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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1955
Page
17
The 1955 NLMA TECO meeting in Washington showcased new wood products and techs. Concrete boards blend wood excelsior with Portland cement for insulating blocks. wooden bricks offer waste-material outlets. Ultrasonic wood testing promises stress-grade automation, reducing member sizes and costs.
Safety experts urge kitchen design with proper appliance placement to cut accidents. Wall ovens at shoulder height reduce reach risks for children and pets, while wood cabinets, sliding racks, and high storage curb clutter. Plan wiring away from water, use back burners, turn pot handles inward, and teach children basic kitchen safety and first aid.
A home improvement column advises on reducing winter heating costs through insulation, draft control, and sensible thermostat use. Close dampers when not burning, seal unused rooms, and keep attic doors tight to prevent heat escape. Frequent thermostat changes waste fuel. set it lower and let the house stabilize.
To check moisture rise before painting or finishing a concrete basement floor lay linoleum or heavy carpet on the cement for a few days. If a dark spot appears when lifted, moisture is migrating through the floor and the cover may not protect the surface.
Prize Home Of The Week presents The Eastwick a one story seven room brick veneer house with basementless layout. It offers four covered porches a sunlit kitchen nook open living dining area two bedrooms a study master and front bedroom and a rear washroom laundry room with a glass enclosed shower tub arrangement.
Detroit within the Automoble Manufacturers Assn chief James J. Nance argues the nation’s car cap is the available good lane miles, rebutting claims of a saturation point. He cites projected 1952 output at 9,275,000 vehicles, 7,975,000 passenger cars, exceeding 1950 records, and recalls past cautions by bankers and Babson about fuel limits.
In Ridgeville the fire department held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday night electing Louis Hadaway to continue as fire chief. Officers named include Assistant Chief Carl Lehman Captain Albert Diederich First Lieutenant Ralph Steinmetz Second Lieutenant James Diederich Emory Hershey president Ray Reising vice president Robert Taylor treasurer and Eugene Diedench secretary. Hershey presided while Taylor and Diederich reported.
Humidity above forty percent can damage homes by forcing water vapor to condense on windows and walls. Experts advise drying clothes outside, venting baths and kitchens, opening windows briefly after showers, and checking roof leaks. Use storm windows or double glazing to reduce condensation and install exhaust fans and proper insulation to manage moisture.
A western architect notes fine wood paneling and interior trim can be affordable for U.S. homes. Douglas fir and western softwoods offer texture and color, while cedar lined closets repel moths with aromatic oil. Proper storage preserves woolens, boosts home value, and may add appraisal dollars.
The article notes wood's timeless status as a building material and its expanding use in contemporary western home design. It highlights wood's versatility with glass, brick, and stone, and cites its adaptability to diverse architectural styles beyond traditional roles.
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