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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1932
Page
6
A detailed description of remodeling that removes an open porch adds a sun parlor and a small front addition, updates cladding to shingles, installs fire resisting shingles, and uses insulation boards. The piece emphasizes improved lighting, ventilation, and interior comfort plus economic upkeep, with note of community events and local residents nearby.
The addition walls and rafters were insulated to save fuel, often saving one to two tons of coal yearly. New light fixtures and ample outlets were installed, matching the electrical age. Hardwood floors were added upstairs and downstairs, improving ease of housekeeping and aesthetic appeal for family and visitors.
Advice on roof insulation to prevent heat loss. Explains placing insulation between warm interior and roof, options for attic setups, and types of insulation. Highlights that 25 percent of heat escapes via the roof and that savings can cover insulation costs over a year. Encourages early action before next winter.
A concise discussion on how a homeowner’s image is shaped by the upkeep and style of the house. Modern, well-kept homes project prosperity and alertness, while neglected, old fashioned exteriors suggest carelessness and backwardness, making first impressions crucial. Modernization is framed as an investment.
The article notes the old fashioned dining room plate rail is obsolete as newer homes lack plate rails. Dishes and bric-a-brac move to china closets while walls remain bare. Modern decor favors wall lighting brackets over decorative rails for a cleaner look.
A newly built house features two built in ironing boards one in the kitchen and one in an upstairs hall. Housewives gain convenience as last minute pressing can be done without running to the kitchen. The upstairs board suits homes with several young girls, reducing disruption for others using the stove.
SPENCER SPENCER Aug 2 Mr and Mrs Haines of Canonsburg Pa are visiting their daughter Mrs George Bates. Mr and Mrs Dale Allen and baby of Wellington were guests of his parents Mr and Mrs O E Allen. Allen Root of Medina has been home a few days with his parents. Sherman Rice is on an auto trip through Michigan visiting friends and relatives. Mr Haines had charge of Baptist church services and will lead prayer services Wednesday. Epworth League held an ice cream social Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Clifford Friends and children will move into the home Miss Vina Bechtel recently bought from Frank Shoemaker. Mrs Bessie Huntsberger and daughter of Akron will spend...
Miss Mary Hodavan hosted the Girls 4-H club Sewing Sallies with about twenty girls and two visitors on Thursday evening. The business session was led by Miss Rebecca Rea. Members were to complete sewing committees but delays led to a postponement until August.
LETCHATCHIE Alabama railroad agent A. Rogers says he shipped one million packages of beef without ever being stung. The report notes Texas population rose 25 percent in the last decade.
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