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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1954

Page

8

Castle's Wallpaper and Paint Store Promotes Do It Yourself

Arthur Castle, veteran wallpaper merchant at 212 Second Street, says paint ads push DIY decor and urges customers to paper walls themselves. He notes Birge’s ready trimmed wallpaper and a $1.98 complete kit, including brushes and tools, make hanging easy. Castle touts one of the area’s largest wallpaper stocks and its indoor beauty.

Castle’s Wallpaper and Paint Store Second Street Larely Arthur Castle Castle Castle Wallpaper Birge Castle’s

New Diesels Feature Greater Horsepower

CHICAGO The electromo tive division of General Motors announces a new line of diesel locomotives. A four unit freight hauler increases horsepower from 6,000 to 7,000 while total line includes 10 locomotive types. Deliveries begin next January from La Grange Illinois and Cleveland Ohio plants. The move surpasses the first U S diesel loco by 1 600 horsepower.

Chicago General Motors la Grange Cleveland U.S Electro-Motive

Budget Plan For Home Furnishings by Holobach

George Holobach of the Elyria Upholstery Co outlines a home furnishing budget plan to renew and refresh living room pieces. Reupholstery can update davenport chairs or restyle old furniture with new fabrics, or custom made Davenport or chairs can be ordered at lower prices than factory pieces. The plan highlights popular spring colors, leatherlike Naugahyde, and adjustable rockers, with full details available from the company.

Elyria West Broad Street George, Holobach Holobach

Young Engineer Demonstrates TV Color Converter

Robert Benjamin a 24 year old electronics engineer demonstrated a home built color converter that adds color to black and white TVs. The device uses a color wheel driven by a motor and fits in front of the screen. Airtronic Research Co of Bethesda Md supports further development and expects production within weeks. Benjamin began the project at home last month and showcased it after testing with a network color program. The converter targets $50 to $100 and aims to bridge the cost gap before full color sets dominate the market.

Washington Ins Robert Benjamin Benjamin Shome Airironic Research Co Bethesda Airtronic New York

IREACH BUYERS with For Sale ads in the Chronicle Telegram

Classified shoppers are urged to contact IREACH BUYERS for For Sale ads in the Chronicle Telegram including refrigerator real estate rugs. Phone 4751.

Chronicle-Telegram

Swiss bank group underwrites $13.7 million loan to Australia

A Swiss banking group has underwritten a loan of 13.7 million dollars to Australia. The move signals continued Swiss financial backing for Australian development projects amid shifting global credit markets.

I Alustraliia

Spitzer Used Cars Thoroughly Reconditioned

Spitzer Motors at 140 East Bridge Street earned a reputation as a large used car dealer by enforcing a shop conditioning policy. Three full time mechanics test and service every car, performing road tests and repairs. Cars are mechanically and cosmetically refurbished, winterized, simonized, and guaranteed to satisfy. If cannot be repaired, cars are scrapped.

Spitzer Motors East Bridge Street Spitzer's Stann Spitzer

Mysterious Civil War Shells Unearthed in Jacksonville

Workmen digging for a new building in Jacksonville uncover odd shaped ammunition and shells. Isaac Carnes, a bank porter, explains he buried the private Civil War and Spanish American War shell collection decades ago in the cellar of a home that once stood on the site.

Jacksonville Fla Isaac Carnes Carnes

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