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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1966
Page
10
Hardboard offers a versatile, durable, easy care solution for both new and old houses. It resists dents, grime, and humidity, with plastic coatings that clean easily and finishes ranging from wood grain to vinyl. Installed as wall panels, cabinets, or siding, hardboard minimizes upkeep and prep work for painting or finishing.
Readers hear again that proper surface preparation is the key to a good paint job. A leading maker ties failures to neglecting washing scraping sanding and priming. Kitchen cleaning, dust removal, and deglossing are advised before painting inside or out to avoid poor adhesion and an amateur look.
A long list of Sunday and weekend visitors fills Conesville and nearby towns. Marion and Dixon guests traveled to see Mrs. Mulford, Mrs. Kennedy hosted Perrin and Cronbaugh relatives, and many others gathered at local homes including the Abbott, Cozad, Cocklin, Barnhart, and Stewart families in Muscatine, Davenport, Columbus Junction, West Liberty, and Canton.
Advice on maximizing AC efficiency includes keeping humidity in check by ventilating kitchens and baths, and using zoned cooling to limit areas cooled. Start cooling early in the day to ease the load, and avoid keeping doors and windows open. Also notes prep for painting aluminum supports with primer after cleaning.
The Colonial Home offers 2,825 square feet with upstairs laundry and four bedrooms. A potential fifth bedroom or library sits on the downstairs 4-room area. A brick fireplace anchors the family room overlooking patios, while a center cooktop island enhances the kitchen. Architect Samuel Paul, 89-30 161st St Jamaica NY.
Wilton Mrs Harold Nicolaus entertained two Friday afternoon bridge clubs honoring Mrs Richard Focht. Guests included many members and prizes were won by Pauline Maurer Mildred Taube Eleanor Haskins Leona Mead and Sandy Focht. Wilton Township Farm Bureau held monthly meeting at Wilton city hall with potluck supper. Dom Lett chaired. Randy Lett and Monica Lett reported 4 H. Glenda Johnson reported women’s club. program included poetry, a reading on Hooded Americanism, a baritone ukulele duet and talks on conservation and water pollution with slides by Dr and Mrs Overbaugh.
Reader asks how to replicate a wagon wheel trellis. Advice notes use three 2x2 posts and an axle, wheels stacked and bolted between posts, ground clearance about a foot, and preservative treatment for ground-contact parts. Also offers varnish removal tips and proper scraper angle to avoid gouging wood.
Dr Overbaugh a Durant dentist and Civil War authority travels historic scenes with his wife. The next meeting will be held in May with Robert Scott as chair and Leonard Horst as co chair.
The gray whale is scientifically named Rhachianectes, a term said to translate as surf swimmer. This name reflects its marine life and distinctive swimming style observed by researchers.
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