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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1952
Page
2
Elyria Chronicle Telegram for December 20 1952 reports local news briefs, notices and society items from Elyria Ohio with regional updates and events.
A home’s roof ranks with the foundation in importance, needing wind tightness fire resistance and proper drainage. Materials include asbestos, asphalt, metal, slate, wood shingles, and more, with wood shingles common but often restricted by modern fire codes.
The article discusses fire resistant clay tile and asbestos shingles for old houses and advises overhauling with proper pitch and color considerations. It explains waterproofing bathroom tiles by fusing clay with minerals and introduces a novel single handle mixing faucet with up down operation for temperature control.
Sowing seeds in a thin layer of sterile sphagnum moss atop soil in a seed box reduces damp-off disease. The moss carries no nutrients or pathogens and is believed to inhibit moulds and bacteria through an antibiotic effect.
Paint experts say maintaining a brush is tougher today due to finer ground pigments and fast-drying binders in modern paints.
A householder can check a soot filled chimney by opening the clean cut door and inserting a mirror. Tilt the mirror to the right angle to obtain a reflected view of the flue and assess the buildup.
The Shrewsbury presents a 36 by 60 foot ranch style home with 19000 cubic feet of space, options for attached or detached garages, and a front living room with a large picture window. It describes layout details including a combined living dining area, kitchen with breakfast nook, back porch, two 11 by 10 foot bedrooms, ample storage, and a full cement basement or partial option with plans available through Chronicle Telegram.
The article advises planning plumbing with future expansion in mind similar to wiring for electricity. Growth in home plumbing from exterior sprinklers to garage connections and hose outlets increases water and sewer demands. The trend toward multiple water using appliances and labor saving devices drives need for scalable piping. In Fort Worth three ministers appeared in corporation court tied to a traffic case, with one arrested for careless driving, another as a witness, and the arresting officer also acting as a part time minister.
The Defense Department stated it seems to be getting all the steel its ammunition plants can use but needs more plants. Delays come from last summer’s 55 day steel strike. Some new plants will be ready soon and others likely next spring as reports of steel shortages influence Korean War munitions.
Kent State University President George A Bowman says professors are underpaid postwar and would need about a 32 percent raise to reach the average salary level. A state boost would add five percent to the budget, and Bowman plans a request for a 25 percent average increase over two years starting July. He warns low pay drives good faculty to leave for other jobs. The remainder details Kiwanis club duties and leadership for a town Christmas party and club committees including Chap man, Camp Kiwanis, public affairs, program, and education.
Charles Brown introduced Fred Schilke president elect who named committee chairs for the year. Harry Hyman of Elyria Kiwanis and Lt Governor elect of the 17th District spoke on 1953 Kiwanis objectives and committee work. He urged using district officers and International headquarters for assistance. A question period followed.
A/38c Delores F Sauer reports a change of address. New address is A/3c Delores F Sauer 2044th Sqdn Box 33 Fort Meyer South Area Arlington Virginia.
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