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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1955
Page
8
The housing outlook for 1956 remains optimistic with steady, competitive home building activity. Mortgage money is tighter than in 1955, limiting starts, but the industry should stay near 1955 levels with about 1.3 million housing units and a dollar volume near $14.6 billion as high costs, larger homes, and financing constraints shape demand.
A home economist outlines the importance of ample counter space near work centers in kitchens, with recommended layouts around sinks refrigerators and prep areas. The piece also discusses cedar-lined closets for moth protection, aesthetics, and potential resale value, plus layout considerations for accessibility and storage efficiency.
Article notes growing importance of ample closet space in modern homes. Recommends three closets per family, with double quotas in master bedrooms for personal storage and out of season items. Reviews 1955 as a milestone year in home production and the shift toward single family housing, larger homes, and anticipated growth to 1.3 million units annually through the 1960s.
Patching worn floor areas is advised to avoid a full refinishing. Clean with mild soap and warm water, dry, then sand smooth following the grain. Patch with shellac or varnish, applying multiple thin coats. Edges should taper to blend. a perfect blend without full refinishing is unlikely.
Guidance on forming conversational furniture groupings emphasizes central tables and rug defined zones. Suggests sofa with coffee table and chairs, or a table with several chairs, to foster talk and accessibility. Recommends distinct rug areas to separate dining and living spaces in multi purpose rooms.
Maynard Burrows, an automobile salesman, engaged a prospective buyer on the sales floor and began his pitch but the man turned out to be one of the Geaier's new salesmen, leading to an awkward reveal.
The article notes wood remains the dominant building material as oak leads floors, with 1954 setting records for hardwood usage. Output reached 1.09 billion board feet, about 6 percent above 1953, despite 15 percent higher housing starts. Oak accounts for about 95 percent of total demand.
A home fuse can be replaced safely only with the same capacity fuse and the master switch should be off when a fuse blows. Use a 2 watt bulb in the circuit to test current draw. dim light means overload, bright light means short circuit. If fuses still blow after checks, call an electrician as the issue may be inside walls. Keep a flashlight near the fuse box.
Large windows and planting boxes define The Charleston seven room home with 1 438 sq ft, Roman brick exterior, indoor garden features, and a first floor bath plus a second floor master suite. Estimated cost around 19 800 plus land, with variations by materials and labor.
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