Housing questions and answers on materials selection and costs
A reader questions how to choose exterior materials for a small house and how to manage costs. Answers discuss using multiple materials to preserve size and appearance, avoiding overly contrasting textures, and noting that some changes need not alter structural plans. They also define estimated cost and list potential exterior finishes and waterproofing concerns for flooring and concrete surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Mulders
Puzzling Russia War Picture Draws Mixed Commentary
Boake Carter discusses Soviet industrial efforts and transport, noting gaps between achievements and real mobilization. He argues wartime defeats reflect mobility and system limits, not lack of resources, citing weather, logistics, and political controls as key factors shaping early Soviet resilience and setbacks.
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Russia
Flet
Floake Carter
Iineans Res
Ussr
Smany Frente
Soes Ako
Ian
America
Siker Worth
Ussr Shin Tuna
Huns
Europe
Siberia
Onis
Stalin
Esther
Brighten High Jehnol alumni enjoy group gathering
A group of 12 from Brighten High Jehnol, including Evelyn and others, met at a home in Rochester for a time of roasting marshmallows, socializing, and a later Red Cross dinner at noon. The event featured local leaders Alan Gatiss and Conkling among others with plans for an ice cream social and country setting to ease worries.
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Muchedied
Xvaion Selyem
Evelyn Om
Red Cross
Larar
Waste Kitchen Grease Vital To War Effort
A wartime plea urges households to save 17 pounds of waste kitchen fats per family to produce glycerine and dynamite components. The chemical, derived from fats, powers propellants and healing medicines, aiding ships, subs, and shells. Local notices report a town meeting and officers for the coming year, with a treasury balance of $70.72 and various civic updates.
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Washington
Unite States
A. L. Wolfe
Aman Sand
Anna Wil. Waldorf
New Unnuon
Logan and the era of Dunmore’s War in Ohio
The account recalls Lord Dunmore’s War and the disappearance of Logan, the Mingo chief. It traces the 1774 Camp Charlotte meeting near Circleville, the murder of Logan’s relatives, and Logan’s vow of vengeance. Logan’s Elm, a state monument near Circuteyitte, marks the legacy of this colonial era conflict.
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Lord Dunmore
Camp Charlotte
Circleville
Lean
Dunmere
Logan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Yellow Cress
Steubenville
Loran
Circteyitte
Theodore Nootevelt
Penfield Shower Highlights Belin Heights Hostess
Esther Bron and 16 classmates attended a shower Saturday afternoon in Penfield hosted by Isabel Miller at the Jackson home. Green and white decor featured a ceiling umbrella repurposed as a fish pond while a lace tablecloth dressed the seating area. A salad course with lemonade was served to guests including Ruth Schutz and others from Cleveland and Sullivan and Hemlock areas.
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Smowee Penfield
Esther
Sox) Bron
Isabel (Jackson) Miller
Belin Heights
Jagger
Bonotee
Ralph Dickaeton
Columbia Station
Ruth Schutz
Cleveland
Berriarty Workman
Sullivan
Frank Seay
Dance
Hemerville
Junior Koite
Well
Edgar Pestce
Graydon Jewett Family Hosts Supper in Honor of Annin Jewett
At supper Saturday evening the Graydon Jewett family honored Annin Jewett with a birthday gathering featuring Lila Conklin and Wilds Jewett joining in the celebration.
Homebuilders Class Hosts Weekend Devotions at Ark
The Homebuilders class of the Methodist church gathered for devotions at the Ark. A Sunday session featured Mrs Lurial Murray and her sons as guests, honoring Mrs Murray's birthday with Clarkfield residents in attendance.
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Methodist Church
Sanday Ert Pether
Lurile Murray
Clarkafield
Murray
Elect Officers for Hirtheay Club Dinner Meeting
Mrs Wart F aran and Mrs Wilbur Newcomb hosted the Hirtheay club at Ferriman Again on Wednesday July 15. Sixteen members attended the dual dinner and business session. Mrs W H Myers presided and the election of officers was held with Mrs Stanley Souy elected.
Anniversary Celebration At Local Club Observed
Members gathered to mark the club's 19th anniversary with a July 13 event at a private home. Mrs Lloyd Cet, secretary and treasurer, presided as guests enjoyed birthday cake and cream. Silas Atleng and others joined in the festivities while a nurse from a nearby hospital attended.
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Ae Celawhate
Silas “Atleng
Hurse
Alemortal Hartel
Elyria
Parta
Brantey Booy
Reme Thes
Pinouhle Ladies Meet Friday Afternoon at United Church
A Ladies group met Friday afternoon July 24 at the United Methodist Church in Wellington for a cooking demonstration by Misa Ruth Carpenter of Ohio State University. Attendees included Mrs Nehr, Mrs Levi South, Mrs B F Ducksony, Mrs Blue Shaw, Mrs Marie Remen, Mr Walter Gregg, and Mrs Ortel Knapp. Alice Myers spent time at Tarars Lakewood with Joan Murphy. Mrs Lad Remen visiting Chippewa Lake. Shriver spent Sunday with daughter Mrs Elorr Lang. Teroy Hignett and Mr Berea were guests at Prentice home. Leroy Prentice and family, including Str. and George Belanger, joined a Wyandotte trip.
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Misa Ruth
Car.penter
Ohlo State University
Wellington
Nehr
Levi Sautth
B. F. Ducksony
Blue Shaw
Marie Remen
Walter’ Gregg
Ortel Knapp
Alice Myers
Tarars
Lakeenod
Joan Murphy
Cleveland Heights
Lad Remen
Chippewa Lake
Shriver
Elorr Lang
Teroy Hignett
Berea
George Prentice
Prentice
Leroy
Wyandotte
Mic
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