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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1938
Page
11
Home exterior remodeling should harmonize doorway and portico with house design. Colonial and New England Colonial styles offer fitting doorway options. major exterior changes may require an architect to avoid a hodgepodge. FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan may fund modernization.
A discussion of new insulated boards that combine function with aesthetics. Modern finishes add color options such as ivory sky blue apricot apple green and shell pink to blend with various interior schemes while retaining insulation.
The article describes three standard metal window screen types stationary half screen sliding half screen and top hung with installation details. It notes insurers under Title 1 of the National Housing Act provide funds through insured lending institutions to finance screening projects for homes.
At a regular Townsend Club No 1 meeting in Grange hall plans were finalized for a park festival on Saturday evening July 16 not July 12 as previously announced. Miss Mary Johns reported on the Los Angeles National convention. W B Albers will speak from the band stand. A Sullivan High School class of 1928 29 reunion was held at the Sooy home with 34 attendees. next year’s reunion is set for the third Sunday in July with Dorothy Garver named secretary.
Terrazzo, ancient in origin, remains versatile in modern construction. It serves as flooring and wall base, stairs with slip resistant aggregates, hospital and kitchen surfaces, wainscoting, partitions in toilets and showers, and even table tops. Financing may be available through private lenders insured by the Federal Housing Administration.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Handley Mrs Marion Crue Mr and Mrs Maxwell Sooy and family all of Wellington and Arthur McPherson Plain City Ohio are mentioned in a local social note noting attendees at a gathering.
The Wellington Garden club will meet Thursday evening at Mrs. John Hughes home with Dorothy Hughes present. Mrs Georgie J Ruger will speak on herbs and lilies will be judged for a ribbon. Mrs Magdalena Gepford in Falls Clinic may be moved to Otterbein Home near Cincinnati later this week if possible.
Du Pont products distributed for Elyria area by Parsch Lumber. H P Knowles of Du Pont visited Lodi Street office to discuss painting, offer tips, and promote free booklet The Magic of Color. The guide explains color choices, Du Pont pre testing labs, housework lighting tips, decorating plans, and a full paint color chart.
The article advises keeping risers low and treads wide enough for full foot contact to reduce fatigue and accidents. Proper lighting is essential. It notes stairs are seldom modernized but can ease upper floor access, urging builders and buyers to consider step height and width for comfort and safety.
Family gatherings mark a quiet Cleveland area weekend as Mrs Julia Gate and Mrs Clare Holden visit A P Lincoln and East Cleveland friends. The Past Noble Grands District No 9 plans a Medina meeting July 14 with 1 30 pm start and 6 30 pm covered dish supper. Also noted are visitors from Columbus and Chicago and a funeral for Henry B Stevick. President Roosevelt seen by Mrs Dudley Finkel and son Lloyd during Marietta visit.
Prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 evening. Sunday School Board meeting follows. Senior choir practice from 7 to 8 Thursday. Woman's Missionary Society July meeting hosted by Mrs Anna Nooney Thursday afternoon. Philathea class party hosted by Mrs A B Southard Friday evening in picnic form. Brotherhood class invited. members bring own table service. indoor party planned in case of rain.
All day gathering at the home of Mrs J H Green with guest speakers Mr and Mrs Leomado Mercado from Phoenix Arizona. Mercado described as a full blooded Mexican and his wife American will present at 8 pm in the Baptist church showing pictures of work among the Indians.
Alfred Tennant of Cleveland has been engaged to occupy the pulpit at the Church of Christ on Sunday mornings through September. Regular prayer meeting at 7 30.
A morning feature presented a violin solo titled Andante Cantabile performed by Joan, described as a young artist. Petrosky is credited in connection with the piece or program.
Jack Bear sang Largo and Mrs. William Husted Cleveland sang I Heard the Voice of Jesus. Dr. C W Record preached The Suburbs of Kingdom. Briefs note visits by Roy Radcliffe family and others, and guests Mrs Ida Grissinger in Kipton and Cleveland physicians at the Brouse home.
Poorly cut floor joists cause sagging floors by making room for plumbing pipes ducts and wiring. Use double joists for heavy runs and avoid notching more than one sixth of depth or drilling holes within two inches of edges.
The homeowner plans a complete exterior treatment for a frame house and may use brick tile veneer. Brick tile offers high fire resistance and is relatively easy to install as a siding update.
Budapest reports that restricting bees diet improves honey quality. Bees fed selectively produce honey with better flavor aroma and sweetness than natural honey.
The Sunshine Gospel trio performed a selection at the M. E. Church on Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs John Sherman of Elyria attended the H. B. Stevick funeral on Sunday afternoon.
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