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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1938

Page

2

All College Party At Oberlin Tonight

Oberlin College students host an all college Christmas party with a 9 30 Sing around a tree in front of Finney Chapel led by Jack Wickler and Max Ervin. A brass quartet with Mattick Forney Myers Stern performs. Many students depart by train to major cities and four buses head home to New York City Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Buffalo and Boston. Classes resume January 5.

Oberlin Oberlin College Finney Chapel Jack Wickler Max Ervin Herbert Mattick Robert Forney Fred Myers Jack Stern Obertin the Review Albany Buffalo Boston Cincinnati Detroit New York City Philadelphia Pittsburgh Rochester Chicago

Professor Holmes Elected By Chemical Society

Oberlin December election names Professor Harry N. Holmes head of Oberlin College chemistry as one of four Councilors-at-Large for three years. Other winners include Professor Harold C. Urey of Columbia, Nobel laureate, Professor Henry Gilman of Iowa State College, and Dr. George D. Beal of Mellon Institute. Twenty three thousand ACS members were invited to vote.

Oberlin Harry N. Holmes Oberlin College American Chemical Society Harold C. Urey Columbia University Henry Gilman Iowa State College George D. Beal Mellon Institute Holmes

Making Progress On Oberlin Building

Oberlin reports progress on the new physics building as brick work begins and the first 2,880 cubic feet of limestone arrive. Robert Cutler oversees construction and expects the stone and brick to be laid by late January with a hoped for completion next spring despite a month delay in delivery.

Oberlin Dee Td - Wersaner Beac Devin Brick Ward Timrestore Whyles

Brownhelm Briefs Move Afield and Home Purchases

Miss Ruth Angersbach leaves Monday after two weeks at home to visit North Eaton. Rev Ralph Albright and his brother Homer Albright reportedly bought Wat ers oneown here and expect spring possession, while their house here is said to be occupied by Mr and Mrs GL Thour to a sister of Mrs Albright.

Ruth Angersbach North Eaton Ralph Alomight Led Homer Allbright Harry Sage Rev Albright GL. Thour

Water search continues at 75 feet on California ranch

In Oroville California a ranch owner has sunk 75 feet chasing water for wells. He believes in the success despite water not being found on the bill. He plans to drill deeper to secure a water source.

Oroville Cal

Coon Ousts Squirrels in Conneaut Ohio

A squirrel nest dispute ends with a raccoon seizing a tree nest in Conneaut Ohio. Squatters claim rights, while residents demand eviction as the animal refuses to depart and the squirrels' return remains uncertain.

Conneaut

Love and rivalries on a hilltop in Sibyl’s summer

Peter Day hides in solitude at a hilltop cabin and meets Sibyl Aldrich. Jules Sanford, Sibyl’s suitor, warns Peter, yet the two men become friends. Sibyl wrestles with love and security as her mother urges caution and Sibyl contemplates leaving, while Jules presses for clarity amid mounting tension.

Peter Siby Aldrich Jules Sanford Jules Siby Sibyl Ibyl Smith’s

Winter Building Hints From Federal Agency Warn of Cold Weather

Suggests home building and remodeling steps for winter conditions. Advises preheating aggregates and water, concrete pouring with tarpaulins, protecting fresh work, and maintaining heat above 40 degrees. Recommends ventilation during drying, avoiding damp plaster, timely interior and exterior coatings, and caution on timing for insulation and finishing tasks.

Federal Hesse Administration Crete Betty Ff Co Wae Eferen Mary

Second Bathroom Desirable Addition

The article argues for adding a second bathroom in older homes during modernization. It notes essential fixtures fit within five by six feet, suggests using hallway space or converting an oversized room into a guest suite with a bath, and mentions possible funding under the Federal Housing Administration Property Improvement Credit Plan.

Fed- Housing Administration

Birth Duplicate Incinnatil O in Bethesda Ward

Mrs. Hart Bram gave birth to a baby at Bethesda Hospital in the same maternity ward where she herself was born a day earlier. The birth occurred in the same ward, highlighting a rare coincidence in hospital records.

Harts Bram Bethesda Hospital

Housing Questions and Repair Costs Discussed in Public Forum

The dialogue covers flooring replacement costs if joists or boards sag, the expense of refinishing or tearing up areas, and the option to finance repairs through FHA insured mortgages. It notes veneer work and fireplace heat distribution, with recommendations on combining costs into a mortgage and insured options.

Reflected Light Aids Attic Illumination

When attic space is repurposed for a wing, window layouts may fail to provide sufficient light. Use wall and ceiling treatments to improve brightness and employ light reflecting shades in paint and wallpaper. Bright door and woodwork accents can boost illumination. The FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan funds modernization via FHA qualified lenders.

Many Homes Can Be Converted Into Apartments

Many homes can be remodeled into several small apartment units under FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan loans. Loans up to 10,906 on a single property are available from qualified lenders with repayments in equal monthly installments.

Federal Housing Administration FHA

Automatic Draft Regulator Devices For Furnaces

Automatic draft regulating devices help maintain an even draft in warm air furnaces and boilers. A counterbalanced damper on the smoke pipe opens when draft is excessive to divert air, promoting uniform fuel burning. Financing may be available under FHA property improvement credit plans.

Federal Housing Administration FHA

Wilkes-Barre official unfurls courthouse flag upside down

Richard Bishop, a courthouse utility man in Wilkes-Barre, caused a stir by raising the courthouse flag upside down during a Constitution Day observance as the nation marked the signing of the historic document.

Wilkes-Barre Pa Richard Bishop Wilkes-Barre Bishop

Special Care In Bath Additions

FHA officials warn bathroom renovations involve heavy concentrated weight that can crack ceilings. Use three inch concrete bases under tile floors, bevel joists, bridge pipes with metal, and install a tub rim support and continuous nailing strip. Place lighter switches away from tubs. FHA credit plan offers no financing for bath upgrades.

Federal Housing Administration FHA

Closet For Sports Equipment Useful

A small storage space for sports gear may be enhanced by a Property Improvement Credit Flan loan from FHA qualified lenders. The plan funds racks hooks and pegs to hold guns golf clubs skates fishing rods tennis racquets and other equipment, aiding winter storage.

Credit Flan FHA

Modernizing the Living Room Aims at Social Center

A living room upgrades boost family happiness and social activity. Consider larger windows, fireplace focal point, mantel style, and potential adjoining or arched doorway changes. Evaluate floors walls and bookcases for improvement. Funds may come from a Federal Housing Administration insured credit plain.

Financial Institute Federad Housin Ots Property Improvement Credit Plain

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