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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
6
A reader asks how to seal drafts around windows and prevent heat loss. Solutions include caulking joints, packing with candle wick and white lead, or plaster, with outside sealing preferred. The piece also covers window paint wear, replacing cracked putty, installing weather strips to cut heating costs, and using an electric sump pump after heavy rains to prevent basement flooding.
A prospective buyer should inspect closet space in every room. Ideal homes have adequate closets in each room plus linen and basement storage. Kitchens and pantries need closet and shelf space. existing homes can gain storage by reconfiguring rooms. Federal Housing Administration backed funds aid interior changes for building closets.
Satisfactory roofing may be obtained from many materials including metal. Metal roofs resist weather and fire, are lightweight, and reduce the need for heavy supports. They also help keep houses cooler after warm days. Financing is available through federal housing programs under the Property Improvement Credit Plan.
Large attendance at morning service as Rov J W Skilew fills appointments over the weekend. Conference postponed to Wednesday night December 7. E T Austin of Toohka called in the home of his daughter Mic Famah Austin en route to Stephenville. Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers and daughter of Abilene visited in the home of Mr and Mrs A L Hardin. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Baize of Tuxedo attended church Sunday morning.
The eighth and ninth grades at New Hope formed the Hepay Pepay club on November 24 with motto Make the best better and the better best The officers include President Mary Ellen Hager and others The report lists many local families visitors and weekend gatherings across Stamford Avoca and Union with several church events and a newborn Sandra Ann at Stamford Sanitarium
Mrs. D. E. Ricks traveled to Anson on business. Grandchildren Bethie Sue and Mary Joan Lindsey visited their grandmother Mrs. Dee Agee at Swan Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Ivy and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lusk of Hard community visited with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ivy.
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