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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1939
Page
2
Property owners seek suitable nursery flooring and find white linoleum appealing for quietness cleanliness and a nonslippery surface. The Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration may cover installation, while linoleum’s resiliency and sound absorption suit nursery use.
Awkward overhead checks are out. New floor door checks install flush and out of sight for single swing interior doors in wood or metal. Funding may be available through qualified lenders under FHA Modernization Credit Plan.
Wood finished interiors bring dignity to libraries and dining rooms. Modernizing homes benefits from wall paneling to create fresh atmosphere. Fine cabinet wood veneers are widely available and may be financed through qualified lenders under the Modernization Credit plan of the Federal Housing Administration. Horizontal and vertical stripe veneers offer versatile styling for modern houses.
An authority on timber notes four conditions for spore germination dampness stagnant air warmth and darkness Foundation ventilation eliminates growth conditions by installing vents in foundation walls Ventilators like cast iron grills with screens are offered under FHA Modernization Credit Plan A push rod shutter seals vents When floor cracks appear in pine or hardwood repairs should use sawdust glue paste or hardwood strips Do not work in damp weather.
Federal Housing Administration officials say modern convenience and comfort can be brought into every room of the old house. Interior decorators urge liberal use of color, noting soft interior-finish wallboards create a neutral background for brighter drapes and furnishings.
Spencer Bible Conference will be held each evening this week at Spencer Baptist Church. From Monday July 3 to Friday August 4 Dr H O Van Gilder pastor Temple Baptist Portsmouth Ohio will speak. An outstanding topic will be discussed each night. Public invited.
On Sunday August Sth at Mt. Zion Lutheran church Rev. R D Lichleitner pastor of the Gooa Shepherd Church Los Angeles Caiuoriua will preach on Be Ye Doers of the Word and Not Hearers Only He is the son of Mr and Mrs A H Lichleitner.
The article blends local social notes with a long discussion on air conditioning. It notes community gatherings at Rice's Dam and various Methodist Ladies' Aid meetings, then shifts to a detailed explanation of what constitutes true air conditioning, its required installation, and the health implications of winter and summer systems. It emphasizes proper installation, filtering, moisture control, and distribution, stressing that only fully performing systems count as air conditioning.
The 13th annual Springer reunion gathered 75 members from Perry Norwalk Toledo Elyria Lorain Amherst Brownhelm South Amherst Russia township and Detroit at Vermilion on-the-Lake. Officers elected for the coming year include President John Springer Amherst Vice President Fred Springer Norwalk Secretary Mrs John Berger South Amherst Treasurer Martin Springer South Amherst and lunch chair Joseph Springer. Plans were made to hold the 1940 reunion at Bechstein's Beaver Grove. Hospital admissions noted Herman Kreeger and Norman Becker.
The 33rd Ernst family reunion gathered 125 members Sunday at Clague Park Cleveland with attendees from Kelley Island Painesville Brunswick Sandusky Huron Elyria Lorain Amherst Cleveland Youngstown and Miami Florida. A picnic dinner and supper accompanied afternoon games and contests. Officers elected for 1941 include President Mrs Fred Kuhl Cleveland Vice President Edward Ernst N Ridgeroad Lorain Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Emma Schultz Elyria Historian Albert Ernst Elyria Chaplain Arthur Kippenburg Cleveland. The 1940 reunion will be at the same location. Attendees from Amherst included Mr and Mrs Carl Ernst daughter Dorothea Mr and Mrs A C Kreeger Mr and Mrs L J Henes son Harold and Alvin Deuschle.
One hundred Springer relatives gathered in Vermilion on the Lake for their annual reunion. A noon basket dinner followed by a business meeting elected John Springer president and Fred Springer vice president. Officers include Mrs John Berger secretary Martin Springer treasurer, Joe Springer refreshment chair, with Ward and Mrs Ward Hubbard handling entertainment. Three marriages two births and two deaths reported for the past year. Attendees came from Michigan Perry Norwalk Cleveland Oberlin Kipton Vermilion Elyria Lorain Amherst and South Amherst.
Amherst Townsend Club will meet Wednesday evening at the Town Hall. Hickory Tree Grange will meet Thursday evening in the Grange Hall Milan Avenue. Cloverleaf Club gathers Friday afternoon with Mrs Henry Wolczkowski. Elmer Johnson Post of the American Legion holds its regular Friday evening meeting in the legion rooms. Congregational church Sunday School picnic is set for Wednesday at Crystal Beach with picnics and a food committee in charge. Rides at the park concessions are offered by firms with long success records. Unsatisfactory installations burden homeowners and may hinder resale or refinance as lenders scrutinize air conditioning that fails to meet all implied functions.
Nativity Parish members sponsored a Sunday picnic moved to Hungarian Hall because of wet weather. Games contests and refreshments were enjoyed. The Congregational Sunday School held dinner in the church parlors for the same reason. They had planned to go to Campbell's grove near Oberlin.
Mrs Clinton Kilmer will entertain members and friends of the Ladies Dime Society in the Congregational church parlors Thursday afternoon.
The August meeting of the Royal Neighbor Lodge will be held on Thursday evening at the Swiss Hall with Mrs. John Witt and Mrs. Ray Jones as hostesses.
If you love flowers in a dry climate, choose drought tolerant varieties. Alys sum cynoglossum petunias four oclocks verbena and vinca rosea tolerate less moisture. None thrive without moisture, but these need less irrigation.
The article describes hollow metal ventilating bricks that extend through walls to promote air flow and prevent dry rot. Installed by masons, these bricks have louvered faces, water drips, and integral water stops, and are used in kitchens, cellars, boiler rooms, attics, and other spaces to reduce wall discoloration and painting needs.
The article notes nearly one third of home space is wasted in unfinished attics and basements that could be converted into livable rooms under the FHA Modernization Credit Plan. It urges ventilation with high window heads or transoms and attic fan exhaust to lower heat and prevent rot, plus raised closet floors for easier cleaning. It also mentions a church picnic at Linwood Park with St John’s Church and Church School traveling by organized transport.
Mr and Mrs Ernst Schneider and daughter Marguerite visit New York City and plan to attend the New York Fair. Mr and Mrs Harold Allsop and Mr and Mrs Howard Kyle depart for a West motor trip with stops in Bakersfield and the San Francisco fair. Glen Ruth, son of Mr and Mrs J H Ruth, admitted to Memorial Hospital Elyria for surgery. Mr and Mrs Mal Arndt of Rochester NY were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Clem Gratz. Arthur Ernst returns home after a fishing trip in North Bay Canada. Ellis Jumont and sons Charles and Richard from Indiana were guests. Mrs Clare Gauman and infant arrive from Amherst Hospital. Families John Berger and Martin Springer attend Springer reunion at Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Federal Housing Administration officials cite renewed efforts to remove plumbing health risks with Detroit’s 1937 laboratory aiding manufacturers inspectors and civic groups. The article also highlights linoleum applications from kitchen tops to stair treads and a space saving factory wardrobe closet shown in Chicago.
A far sighted builder converts attic waste space into a guest room or play room before final plans. FHA officials note a finished attic increases year round comfort. Also instructions for whitewash preservation and caution on wood remover use with acid.
A fragment notes complaints about Putty failing on windows and cites a National Sash and Door Manufacturers Association notice urging painters owners and contractors to seal joints with white lead in oil or high grade paint. It mentions FHA loan rate reductions and monthly payments for new home builders.
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