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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1937

Page

2

Card Party Fosters School Social and Prizes Won

The Parent-Teachers Association hosted a card party in the school auditorium with bridge pinochle staty-six and bunco. Winners included BOF Lugenberg Mrs Albert Wrage Mrs George Graybill Mr and Mrs Jacob Kolb. Weekend guests were Charles and Milas Marie Gratz at the Clarence Masters home in Gas polis Ohio. Frank Powers and daughters Phyllis Sandra Lee visited relatives in Detroit Michigan.

Parent-Teachers Association Staty-Six Bunco Bof Lugenberg Albert Wrage George Graybill Jacob Kolb Charles Milas Marie Gratz Clarence Masters Gaspolis Ohio Frank Powers Phyllis and Sandra Lee Lydia Hoftner Detroit Michigan

Danger Of Fire Threat Looms Over U S Towns

The text notes 623 municipalities housing 27.6 million people or 22 percent of the national population require fire protection. It stresses the ongoing danger to homes and the need for precautions and safeguards to protect lives and property and to remind homeowners to use every available means for safety.

United States

Fire safety in homes and merging modern risk reduction

The article urges modernization of homes with safety in mind citing Federal Housing Administration standards and new materials and equipment to reduce fire risk. It notes home fires rise to 56 60 percent of all fires, with a dwelling fire every two minutes and losses over 85 million dollars, attributing most to easily preventable causes like rubbish disposal faulty chimneys and careless kerosene use. It stresses owners must prioritize safety as much as comfort to greatly lower risk.

Housins Percy Bugbee National Fire Protection Association

Modernized Dairy Barn Sanitary Practices for Dairies

A historic guide emphasizes clean dairy barns to improve product quality and profits. It covers floors, walls, fixtures, sunlight, ventilation, and drainage, noting sunlight should reach at least ten percent of floor area and that dry air minimizes mold and taint risk.

Sanitation Boosts Prestige and Uptake of Their Product

Sanitation of their properties has increased antes and prestige due to the purity of their product. The cleaner practices elevate perceived quality and attract more buyers and investors.

Grade Of Lumber Determines Future Durability Of House

The lumber used in a house frame largely dictates its future durability. Undried or low grade lumber shrinks and warps during drying, causing plaster cracks, stuck doors, open joints, misaligned pipes, and radiators that fail to heat. Grade-marked lumber helps, though it does not guarantee moisture content. Lumber should be 19 percent moisture or less at erection and protected from rain. well dried stock will stabilize quickly if not soaked.

Window Location Factor In the Kitchen

In modernizing homes it is convenient to rearrange kitchen windows for light and ventilation. A screen door for the kitchen is desirable. Seek guidance from architects or contractors for proper window layout. Electric outlets and fixtures over the range, ice box, and sink are advisable.

Old Furniture Basis For Decorating Plan

A pleasant guest room centers on an old four poster mahogany bed with matching heat of drawers. Walls feature fine silver and white stripe papering and a ceiling with pink rose chintz. Window draperies in soft pink and a chintz wing chair echo the ceiling design for a charming comfortable room.

Screens Safeguard Against House Fly

One of the greatest pests in the country is the common house fly. Screening in homes should be checked annually and replaced when necessary. Screens for homes or farm buildings are now obtainable in many improved materials and designs. Cuba has ruled that small tomatoes may be sent out of the country, but large ones must be kept at home.

Cuba

Wide Doorways Add To Idea Of Spaciousness

A wide doorway from hall to living room creates a feeling of spaciousness. If a homeowner contemplates widening a narrow doorway he must ensure the wall framing supporting the second story is strong enough after removal. It may be necessary to substitute two stronger timbers and a heavier horizontal member to span the opening.

Services Of A Plumber Are Essential

The services of an experienced plumber are essential in constructing or modernizing a home. Proper design and installation of supply waste and vent piping prevent heavy expense and protect family health when fixtures valves and fittings are of good quality and installed by a plumbing expert.

Built-in Dressing Unit Convenient for Modern Bedroom

A modern bedroom features a built in dressing unit with two closets two chests of drawers and a dressing table arranged at one end. A large window overlooks the dressing area mirrors rise above the chests and full length closet doors mirror the room creating a full length viewing space.

Flower Boxes Built In Window Sills

Flower boxes may be built into the sill inside the window for year round gardening. Boxes can be lined with copper and drainage extended through the wall to the ground outside.

Ventilation and insulation impact on attic cooling

Proper attic ventilation is crucial for summer comfort when insulation is installed. Without air circulation, stored solar heat transfers to living spaces at night, negating insulation benefits. Adequate ventilation plus insulation can keep a house cool and justify the cost. Airplanes will spray 2,675,000 acres of farm and forest in Russia this year to kill pests.

Russia

Panels Reflect Light At Kitchen Window

Kitchen cupboards extend to window edge block light. Consider mirror panels at cupboard ends set at tight angles to the window. When building shelves, place them about ten inches from the window edge. Rounded shelves for pottery or plants create a finished look.

Memorial Day Parade and observances in South Amherst

South Amherst held Memorial Day activities starting at 9 a.m. with a parade from the town hall to the cemetery to decorate graves. Attendees included veterans groups, school children, and local officials. A flag raising with band music followed, and attorney William G. Wickens of Lorain gave the address.

South Amherst American Legion Sons of the Veterans, Legion Auxiliary Swiss Lodge Royal Neighbors

Kipton Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Graduations

Esther Calkins of Canton and Dorothy Knott of Elyria visited Kipton residents with extended family. Jane Brumby and Doris Waite spent the Sth grade and Senior commencement week at Wake man. Sunday dinner honored Mable Whitney Rosemae Worthington Myrtle Hurd and others. Phil Ronk and Robert Elbert joined relatives for weekend visits.

Maxine Phil Ronk Cleveland Nelle Obitts Robert Elbert

Local social visits mark weekend in Wakeman area

Sunday guests included the daughter of Hlyria at Mr and Mrs L F Whitney and Mr and Mrs George Bickel with Mrs Paul Sundrock at Commencement in Wakeman Friday evening. Visitors featured Mr and Mrs Dean Botts and daughter Laverne of Milan and Mr and Mrs Nat Ladd. Fred Losey of Akron stayed with his sister Mrs G A Brumby for Sunday and Monday. Mr and Mrs W F Betts and son Chalmer visited Lloyd Sutherland of Swanton. Glen Beecher and daughters of Wakeman called on the Bickel home Sunday afternoon.

Hlyria L. F. Whitney George Bickel Paul Sundrock Wakeman Dean Botts Laverne Milan Nat Ladd Fred Losey Akron Aiater G. A. Brumby W. F. Betts Chalmer Lloyd Sutherland Swanton Glen Beecher

Penfield dinner guests include Relaing family and Hignett kin

Dinner guests at the Hignett Prentice home were Mr and Mrs John A Relaing and three sons Gerald Marvin and Gilbert of Lorain George Hignett of Sullivan John Hignett of Nova Lewla Hinett of Wuntington and Clyde Hignett of Brighton Mary Prentice attended a party at Miss Corinne Crandall in Elyria where the hostess announced her engagement to

Charles Boyd West River Road Wedding Summary

Charles Boyd of West River Road plans a wedding on June 12. The Counda'n Indian population is estimated at about 125,000.

Charles Boyd West River Road Counda

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