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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1938
Page
14
A fraternity house undergoes modernization to achieve a up to date look. The large mansion and the smaller cottage receive stucco siding replacing clapboard. The old ornate trim and rolling shutters are removed for a simpler, distinctive air with a full front porch, brick pillars, half timbering above, enlarged front windows, plain pitched roofs, rebuilt chimneys, and evergreen foundation plantings along the lawn edge.
A reader explains how a home’s appearance signals a family’s character. Neat lawns and modern exterior suggest progressiveness, while worn structures imply inaccuracy. Modernizing exteriors and interiors with updated fixtures, floors, and decor communicates contemporary values and comforts. Your home speaks for you.
Charles J Powell who won £45000 in an Irish sweepstake in 1932 and who was said to have become a drug addict was sentenced to nine months in prison at Dartford England for possession of dangerous drugs.
A guide to transforming an aging residence into a stylish, up-to-date dwelling. Modernization can make an old home look new, from exterior tweaks to interior updates, at relatively low cost. Emphasizes improving curb appeal and comfort to achieve a standout, modern home.
The Ohio Association of Retail Lumber Dealers will hold its 57th convention in Columbus February 9 to 11, promoting home building values unseen in 30 years. Charles Crehore of Elyria Lumber Coal Co aids program while dealers tout lower lumber costs, labour savings, and open financing under the amended Federal Housing Act. The group aims to inform about low cost residence construction for about 1500 delegates, comparing dealer homes at 4 to 5 dollars per 100 square feet including all charges.
The home decorator who desires something different is advised to use canvas as a wall covering. It may be painted in several shades. Moulding may be nailed to the wall in rectangular forms to give a panelled effect, enhancing interior attractiveness.
Pasadena resident Mrs. Jesse N. Cooper says bad luck followed her after she passed beneath a ladder used by a wallpaperer. The ladder collapsed and broke her leg, confirming her belief in the superstition.
Aimed at housewives, the article argues cedar closets repel moths year round. It explains cedar lining in attics or linen closets suffocates moths and prevents garment damage, noting over 200 million dollars in losses annually. Building cedar storage pays for itself many times over.
Sheffield notes Elam Kauffman of Mattawa staying with relatives in Gulf road and Elmer Kinney moving into a Ford road residence. Alliances include H. C. Chambers visiting Alva Seeley in Grafton. Council appoints deputies and marshals. Andrew M. Keep named Sheffield Village solicitor. Fire department roster expanded. deaths announced for Ed Waltz of New Cumberland with survivors naming Howard Waltz.
Mary Waltz Pearch of Chagrin Falls with three granddaughters Nancy Elizabeth Ann Pearch and Joan Waltz is to have funeral services in New Cumberland on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Whiton and their sons of Amherst were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs P L Chambers and family Sunday.
Penfield and surrounding areas report visits and gatherings across several towns. Morris Dague stayed with the Joneses in Penfield, while the Bullises visited the Grangers in Norwalk. Multiple families hosted guests from Cleveland, Elyria, Lodi, and Wellington, with church and school events noted.
The narration notes a day spent at the home of Mr Fisher’s daughter, with accompanying mention of Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Rice.
Mr and Mrs George Swingle and four children of Mercer Pennsylvania and Mr and Mrs Lewis Schultz with Mr and Mrs Al Frances of Cleveland Ohio and Mr and Mrs Charles Maag and son Carl of here visited Mr and Mrs James Leake. The gathering was a complete surprise to Mr Leake. The Swingle and Schultz families furnished venison for the dinner. Air Swingle is a nephew of Mr Leake.
Mr and Mrs Vern Hales hosted a six o'clock New Year dinner with their children Horace Beam of Rochester Charles Hales of Carlisle Bill Hales Ralph of Battle Creek Ohio Pittsfield Ohio James Miller of Brighton Dorothy Merrill Ruth Hales of Camden and others. It marked the first time all children gathered at the parents home in ten years.
Mr and Mrs Bill Hales and son Ralph visited the home of Mr and Mrs Vern Hales in Battle Creek Michigan for a weekend.
The Ladies Society of the Congregational Church gathered at Mrs. C. QO. Draper’s residence on Wednesday January 6 with about twenty members attending. A pleasant covered dish luncheon was served at noon by the lunch committee.
After a dinner, a brief business session was followed by a social hour enjoyed by all attendees. The gathering provided a chance for members to converse and connect after the formal proceedings.
A fire insurance agent warns that many city homes are inadequately insured and at risk of debt after a total loss. He cites small homes with low coverage, notes high premiums may reflect risk, and urges homeowners to adjust designs and ensure renters update policies with every move to keep coverage valid.
Dr. Victor Heiser, traveler and lecturer, spoke at the University of Minnesota urging Americans to develop an appetite for a palatable alfalfa salad as a vital addition to the diet.
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