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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1939
Page
4
Thousands of home heating plants will be shut off for the summer. Corrosion from moisture and sulphur in soot can cause costly boiler damage if not cleaned by a heating engineer. Summer care includes cleaning heat surfaces, removing ash, repairing grates, and painting exposed parts. FHA insured mortgages require a careful review of plumbing and heating systems before insurance.
In Penn Yan New York Arthur Sisson a Cuyahoga Valley farmer used a tractor to tow his car after the engine wouldn’t start in cold weather He loaded his wife four children and a hired man and drove three miles to the church arriving on time for services.
A wide doorway between the front hall and living room creates an impression of more space. Lever door knobs and hardware enhance the effect. Before widening, verify floor above wall framing is strong enough and consider reinforcing with two stout side timbers and a heavier lintel if needed. Financing may be available under the FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan through qualified lenders.
A building magazine polled homeowners on their biggest irritants in homes. Closet space and insufficient electrical outlets top the list, with uneven heat, small kitchens, drafts, and lack of wall space also noted. Other gripes include inadequate storage, inefficient water heaters, malfunctioning garage doors, and clogged drains. The Federal Housing Administration plan offers funding through qualified lenders to fix many items.
Quichua remains the living language of the Andes with speakers in Bolivia Peru and Ecuador. It endures in daily life education and culture while evolving with regional varieties and media presence.
Home improvement tips cover installing exterior stairway drains to prevent damp basements and using FHA funds for concrete repairs. Attic storage gains with rough flooring, installed via lending institutions. Built in antenna options offer radio gains with cleaner walls and fewer roof wires.
The article notes a shift from oversized kitchens to compact equipment reducing space needs. It suggests converting unused kitchen area into a dining alcove, with funds available through the Federal Housing Administration Property Improvement Credit Plan for such renovations.
A shallow two area closet near both kitchen and laundry offers minimal space but maximum convenience for storing brooms mops dusters vacuum cleaners and related cleaning tools.
The text explains connecting the radio to the plate poles as essential for good reception. It mentions that radio aerials and wall plates can be installed using funds obtainable, implying financial assistance or budget availability for installation.
A column discusses Mr. F. H. Boylan remodeling on Fourth Street with new oak floors and modern fixtures, notes many Elyria homes need updating, and cites BUILDING magazine asserting health in the building trade amid broader economic concerns. It also surveys coal stocks, tax trends, and a tale of local telephone numbers and historic prefixes.
The ten essentials for a modern kitchen include equipment ample hot water efficient layout comfortable working heights storage lighting ventilation sanitary surfaces compact areas and harmonious decoration. The plan funds modernization under the Property Imperial Housing Administration.
A guide urges orderly sweeping to keep kitchens tidy and cupboards free of soap powders wax and polishes. It proposes shelves for dust cloths sponges cleaning fluids and other essentials and suggests a general plan so items can be removed without displacing others.
A glass enclosed shower bath adds a modern note to any bath room. Ideal for the extra bath, glass cabinets stamp a home as modern and desirable. The reflectivity of the glass adds sparkle and brightness and fits easily in a modern decor scheme. Funds for installing glass shower cabinets in existing homes may be available.
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