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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1938
Page
11
A Elyria study from local building groups shows that a bushel of wheat now buys 70 percent more lumber and 75 bricks than in 1932. Cotton and hog prices also boost buying power for housing materials, allowing farmers to build or modernize with greater value, while modern homes emphasize efficient design, plumbing, heating, and insulation.
A well planned kitchen arranges equipment in the order used in meal prep. Modern kitchens are built in for economy and space, with areas for refrigeration storage cooking serving and dishwashing. An oblong room with ample light and ventilation is favored. if cross ventilation is impossible add air circulation to vent odors and heat. Existing houses can modernize using Property Improvement Credit Plan loans from private lenders. FHA does not lend money.
A historical Q and A on home building and maintenance. It covers sidewalk thickness varying with subgrade, six inches in some districts for driveable sidewalks, and four inches for others. It also includes guidance on painting copper piping, mildew on woodwork, adding windows, kitchen alcoves, and laying wooden floors over concrete with sleepers.
Federal Housing Administration guides low priced homes toward plan efficiency economic material use and proper equipment. Standards warn against sacrificing size or comfort and note insured mortgages cover up to a portion of appraised value while funds for plans are not provided.
Soundproofing adds relief for noise with sound absorbing plaster used in basements nurseries bedrooms and other rooms. Air pockets in the plaster deaden sound and reduce vibration with a finish durable enough for normal wear. Available in white or colors and suitable for existing dwellings with private loans to cover costs.
Pleasingly different effects in paneled interiors may be achieved by making use of cork tile. The cork cores in a variety of handy lengths and is easily applied to the wall surface. The colors are natural, soft brown tones. Funds with which to redecorate Tooms may be obtained from private lending institutions qualified by the Federal Housing Administration under the Property Improvement Credit Plan. A wide range of materials are available to the home owner who wishes to do over room decorations. These include, among others, plywood, wallboard, paint, paper, cork, and others.
A Baltimore Oriole fledgling named Lucky was blown to a girl’s home during a storm. The bird now flies daily but returns to the Bower family each night between 6 and 7 to be put to bed in a cage.
Oberlin Farm Women's Club of Russia Township took a special bus to Cleveland for a day at Euclid Beach. Youths hosted a Vermilion-on-the-Lake beach party and a county box social is planned at Grafton High School next Monday. Augustus Thomas Will to preach at East Oberlin Church next Sunday on a yet unspecified topic.
Dr Howard Hyde Russell founder of the Anti-Saloon League addressed about 250 in Town Hall park on Sunday night. He argued Christianity is constructive, contrasted with infidelity, and recalled his work with Lincoln Lee Legion and the World League against Alcoholism. Reverend Alfred Tennant is set to speak next Sunday.
R. Branson secretary notes unprecedented overflow as the Wellington Independent Fair opens with record crowds and expanded exhibits. Officials say excitement and participation exceed prior years, signaling a historic fair start.
Thousands pour into the Fair Grounds for the opening day as Big Bingo the 9000 pound elephant headlines the Captain J J Hamiter three ring circus. A vaudeville show and livestock parade are planned along with horse racing ball games and an air plane display. Coach Leo Grimes returns from Mount Union to begin 1932 football workouts August 29. District buses gain a driver and bond sales prep for new Pittsfield schools proceed. Everett L Barrick oversees title checks as bids await release.
A Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting was planned at area churches including the Methodist and Baptist. Special morning music featured an anthem We Praise Thee O God and a vocal duet by Mrs Gertrude Andrews Gibsonburg and Mrs Laura Sharp Rere singing His Eye is on the Sparrow. Local residents hosted visitors from Gibsonburg Newton Falls Spencer and Elyria with tours and talks. A 9000 pound Big Bingo elephant will escort Republican nominee John W Brick to Wellington Fair Grounds for a Wednesday visit with a brief agricultural talk. other political figures were discussed for Thursday appearances. milkmaids entry in Thursday night contest includes ten young women from La Grange Grafton Rochester and here contact James C MacDermott by 4 pm Wednesday.
Grafton residents hosted overnight and Sunday visitors from Elyria Cleveland and Beulah Park. The Sixty Pensions League formed in Bradford England to urge pensions for all at 69. The Wellington District Board of Education hired Lois Van Plargen of Lima Ohio to advocate pensions for women at 60.
South Amherst August notes show the Nativity Parish Junior League meeting at the church parlor approving plans for a parish picnic at Heisters Woods next Sunday August 27 with outdoor sports and refreshments. Other items include Bechstein's Woods annual Firemen picnic with games and basket supper, and Methodist Ladies Aid social in church parlors.
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