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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1932
Page
6
A guide explains turning a cluttered attic into livable space boosts home value. Steps include finishing the interior, installing insulation board, and planning budget friendly finishes to add one or two extra rooms such as bedrooms or a library.
A public note urges placing visible street numbers on homes to aid passersby and delivery personnel. It suggests 60 or larger numerals, day and night visibility, and optional illuminated numbers. Some homeowners embed numbers in the concrete by the sidewalk or near the alley entrance to help locate houses quickly, saving delivery time.
Attics transform into flexible living spaces with bedrooms, sewing rooms, nurseries, or offices. They offer a superb playroom for children with built in toy storage and a low table for toy railways. Adults find attics ideal for recreation, clubs, parties, or a billiard room, with lumber dealers ready to price the work.
A man bought an old house for 2500 dollars, remodeled it, and was later offered 25000 dollars for the renovated property. The story illustrates how modernization can dramatically raise property value.
A plain wooden two story house in a convenient city location was bought for 3 500. After a 15 000 mortgage the owner revamped it with brick facing four garages and four rental units. It now yields 2 880 yearly or 60 monthly per unit and has rejected offers up to 25 000. Modernization boosted value and income, proving upgrades pay.
The notice urges homeowners to ensure fire insurance covers increased value from remodeling. It warns most homes are under insured and advises estimating added value from improvements and adjusting coverage accordingly.
Penfield M F Society notes a meeting at Society Hall on Wednesday April 6 with a covered dish dinner at noon. In a separate item Miss Lucile Grege hosted a bridge night Friday with four tables in play. Harvey Devereaux won first prize and Gordon Gowey took the consolation.
Attendees from Rochester Brighton Litchfield Wellington and Tenfield gathered for the community event showcasing regional participation and shared activities among neighboring towns.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Litchfield Congregational church staged the play Laughing Cure Thursday evening in Penfield School auditorium. The Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra of jovial ladies drew much laughter. Warm sugar was served at the close. Relatives and visitors from Akron, Elyria, Lorain, Orange, Lakewood, and Covert shared in the event and the social visit portions of the evening. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs.
The article extols color conscious homeowners choosing roof shingles in varied colors and designs to harmonize with architecture. It notes durable composition shingles resist storms and fire, with long lifespans and potential insurance savings. It lists colors such as red green blue black Chinese red sea green heather purple nut brown and buff and suggests diverse color blends for distinctive roofs.
Mrs J B Eglin mourns grandson Chester Dean Eg lin Jr 7 who died at Oberlin Hospital Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Wellington Baptist church Mr and Mrs J B Eglin and Mr and Mrs Robert Eglin and families attended from here
An observed discussion on hardwood floors stressing their value and visual impact in homes. It notes choosing first grade wood for public areas, second grade for private family use, and highlights the role of roof shingles and textures in harmonizing with architecture.
Rochester New Hampshire Charles Morrison aged 78 has served 60 years as flagman at the Winter street grade crossing for the Boston and Maine railroad. He credits his long health to eating large amounts of ice cream, joking a gallon a day keeps the doctor away.
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