Backyards Modern Trend For Family Outdoor Living
Postwar families extend living space outdoors with decks patios and screened areas creating a backyard as a recreation room. Areas for diving games and a nearby barbecue pit, pools or wading pools for cooling, and safe kid zones with fences and kiddie gyms expand use. Portable planters and terrace tubs enhance aesthetics while lighting extends evening activity. Community notes mention local residents and events including Connie Wilson summer work and Keokuk and Burlington ties.
Second Floor Expansion Colonial Exterior Plan HA297M
Colonial exterior design features graceful quiet charm and balanced proportions. The interior shows a large reception area flowing to dining room, curved staircase, and a sunlit family room with fireplace and barbecue. A spacious kitchen, laundry, and pantry lead to an expansive first floor. total square footage 2, red and 1,020 in upper floor expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arge
Rudolph A. Matem
St. Jamaica
N.Y
Time To Inspect Heating Unit For Better Comfort
Warm weather is a good time to inspect and service your heating system. Consider upgrading to a modern compact unit with possible central air. Cast iron components are valued for durability and efficiency, so seek local reputable specialists to size and choose the right system for your home.
Cedar Grange Meeting Covers New Members and Farm Safety
Cedar Grange held a regular session led by Arthur Black with ten new member applications discussed. Gertrude Black chaired the literature program on farm safety, Elsie and Marvin Coder spoke about potatoes, and Pomona home ec’s Mrs. Bleck detailed national work and an apron contest to be judged at Bloomington Grange on September 7. A potluck at noon followed. Next meeting set for August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grange
Arthur
Black
Gertrude Black
Elsie Coder
Marvin
Coder
Gertrude Bleck
Nairsan
Pomona Home Ec
Bloomington Grange
Weather record at Logh Ferrands highest global average
The world’s highest average annual temperature, 88 degrees Fahrenheit, is recorded at Logh Ferrands in Somalia Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logh Ferrands
Somalia
Africa
Choosing Proper Wood for Patio Deck and Fence
If planning a wooden deck patio or fence, select durable species like western red cedar redwood red cedar catalpa osage orange or red mulberry for ground contact or damp spots. Consider pressure treated materials and hardware. finish with paint or stain only after preservative dries. avoid pollutants that bleed.
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Eugene Mathern
George Ebert
Iowa State University
Ebert
Oakville Native Returns From Texas Work
Oakville resident Oakville-Gary Austin, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Austin, returns home after several months working in Amarillo Texas. John Kuntz of Morgan City Louisiana resides with the Kuntz family. A normal ocean current travels at about half to one mile per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Gary Austin
Lloyd Austin
Amarillo
Texas
Kuntz
John Kuntz
Gan City
Louisiana
Dr Hann Preaches At Conesville Sunday
The Rev Dr Paul M Hann of Mount Pleasant and superintendent of the Burlington District of Methodist Churches led the Conesville church service on Sunday morning July 14. A noon potluck followed the service. The Conesville Double Eight Club meets July 1 at 2 pm at Mrs Sylvia Platts home. Oakland Township Farm Bureau members plan the annual picnic supper July 18 at 6 30 pm in the Oakland Community Building. Mr and Mrs Tommy Dotson moved Monday to their new south Wapello home on Jackson Street.
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Conesville
Paul M. Hann
Mount Pleasant
Burington
Double Eight
Sylvia Platts
Oakland Township
Bireau
Oakland
Wapello
Tommy Dotson
Jackson Street
South Wapello
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Hayes
Morning Sun
Tolar
Hayeshi
Ormer ‘Schmidgall
Connie Wilson
Kozy Cafe
Richard Boyle
Kristine
Keokuk
Iowa
West Coast Lumbermen’s Association
Dau Oe Ue
Crete
Negus
Dial
Mulberry
Mulberry Ave
Harold & Eloise Negus
the Muscatine Journal
BEL
deTaletels
Ole
Fineplate
Reception Mall
RiuSide
RUSCO
Whitey
Whitey Longstreth
Oregon Street
F.H.A
Moody's
Strett Muscatine
Muscatine
Armstrong Co
Dr. Hann
S&h
Houser ST
Seal Downs
Redwood
Beach Lumber & Supply CO
Hershey Ave
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