Elyria Chronicle Telegram News Date August 23 1952
Elyria Chronicle Telegram summary dated August 23 1952 reports local happenings in Elyria Ohio. Includes brief notices, town updates and possible notices to residents with concise status on civic events and community actions.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
Don’t Skimp on Paintbrushes for Longevity and Quality
A vintage notice urges buyers not to cheapen paintbrushes. It explains a good brush holds more paint, lasts longer, and prevents leaks and bristle loss. Care guidance includes storing bristles upright, cleaning with solvent, washing in warm water, drying, and preserving shape for future use.
Penny Swallowing Fuse Sparks House Fire Warning
The Rural Electrification Administration warns that using a penny in a fuse socket can start a house fire. Overheated wires occur when many appliances or outlets run on one circuit. Proper fuses protect wires. have a qualified inspector inspect wiring and replace fuses with correct sizes.
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Department of Agriculture
Wire Across Paint Pail Reduces Spatter During Painting
To prevent splatter place wire across the mouth of the paint pail and fasten its ends to the metal ears that hold the handle. Wipe the brush across the wire instead of the rim so excess paint falls back into the pail rather than onto the floor.
The Ashley A Trim Modern Ranch Design
A Home of the Week feature describes The Ashley a six bedroom modern ranch with 22 900 cubic feet of living space plus a 4 200 cubic foot garage. It highlights ample storage windows a first floor laundry and flexible room use with blueprint plans available from Chronicle Telegram.
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Ashley
Chronicle- Telegram
Cornice Designs for Windows and Cupboards Pattern 207
Dozens of cornice designs to fit windows and cupboards of any size. Scalloped cornices and cupboard frames offered with pattern 207% including directions and ten cutting guides. Price 25 cents. Workshop Pattern Service Chronicle Telegram Bedford Hills New York.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Bedford Hills
New York
Storm Sash Promises Window Condensation Relief
Window sweating is common in modern homes due to warm indoor air meeting cold outer surfaces. Storm sash or double glazing in low conductivity frames helps stop this moisture. Financing through FHA remodeling plans via local banks or loan associations is available.
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Fisher
Bank
FHA
Colonial Room Finished In Red White And Blue
The Colonial room uses a red white and blue color scheme with pale blue walls white trim and red and off white toile draperies bed curtains and bedspreads. Aubusson carpet and mahogany furniture complement the setting at Mount Vernon.
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Lafayette
Mount Vernon
1665 Note Defends Painting Craft Against Stencil Work
In 1665 Jules argues that sten cilling is a false deceitful practice harmful to painting. He claims it hinders ingenuity and fosters laziness among beginners in the art, warning against its influence on the craft.
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Jules
Not Difficult To Hush Noise In The Home
The best way to hush noise is to isolate its source within the structure. Use vibration absorbing pads under appliances and lay soft furnishings like furniture draperies and rugs to dampen sound. In rooms without enough furniture acoustical tile or plaster helps. rubber supports and a canvas link to ductwork can deaden blower noise.
Finishing New Floors: Stain and Sealer Guidelines
Stain is often used on new floors to achieve a dark tone. For open grain wood, apply a paste filler matched to the stain and wipe off excess. After filling, a final wax coating is advantageous when feasible. Varnish, shellac, or a penetrating floor sealer are commonly employed as finishes.
Use Ladder Cautiously On a Painting Project
Cautionary advice for ladder use on painting jobs. Instructions emphasize always gripping the sides not the rungs and avoiding straddling or sliding down. When raising an extension ladder hold by the sides for proper footing and stability.
Pennsylvania Reforestation Efforts After 1951 Mines
Coal operators planted over four million trees and shrubs on 4000 surface mined acres in Pennsylvania in 1951, while the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters added more than one million trees on 600 affected acres.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters
New Yorkers Debated River Name Origins
The article notes many New Yorkers refer to the Hudson as the North River, a name rooted in Dutch colonial times when the Delaware was considered the South River, reflecting early geographic naming conventions.
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Lower
Hudson
North River
Delaware
New Netherland
South River
Argentinian Firm Now Produces Benzene from Chilean Tar Oils
An Argentine company has begun producing benzene using Chilean coal tar oils, expanding regional chemical supply and signaling a shift in raw material sourcing for aromatics.
Pattern 267 Guides Blackboard and Decor Projects
Pattern 267 explains use and mixing formula for blackboard paint with tracing diagrams for decorating the Zay frame. Includes kitchen utility ideas and a bulletin board concept. Price 25 cents. Bedford Hills New York.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Bedford Hills
New York
Test Lacquer On Glass For Coloring Properties
To test lacquer or shellac for coloring, pour a small amount on clear glass. If amber appears, it will darken and color clear wood. For a clear protective coat, choose a water white lacquer or bleached shellac.
Salvaging Old Paint Brushes With Turpentine Soak
Old brushes can be saved by soaking in turpentine for several days and then scraping away dried paint from the bristles with the back of a knife.
Crater Lake Deepen Sits In Cascade Peak Crater
Crater Lake lies 2000 feet deep and over a mile high in the Cascade mountains of Southern Oregon. The lake sits in the caldera of ancient Mt. Mazama, a massive volcano once among the world’s tallest peaks.
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Crater Lake
Cascade Mountains
Oregon
Mt. Mazama
Red Brick Fireplace Gets Fresh Look With Masonry Coatings
A living room red brick fireplace can become attractive with ivy accents and a masonry coating. The coating designed for masonry enhances harmony with the décor.
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