Century Of American Homes Exhibit At National Housing Center
A five decade panorama of home evolution titled 100 Years of the American House is shown at the National Housing Center. The 18 large panels, drawn from House and Home Magazine’s May 1957 issue, trace shifts from the 1850s Gothic revival to modern open plans and mass housing, with examples from Longstreet House Syracuse and Hoppin House Newport to Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Housing Center
House and Home Magazine
Longstreet
Syracuse
New York
Hoppin
Newport
Rhode Island
H. H. Richardson
McKim, Meade and White
Biltmore
Ces
Revere
le Corbusier
Mies van der Rohe
Nuyetta
Crete
Twater
Factory Primed Panels Cut Building Costs
Experts say factory primed panels slash finishing work by one third to one half on low cost housing projects. Primecoated Masonite Preswood and Peg-Board panels are stocked by lumber dealers. Dense smooth primecoat resists chipping and accepts oil emulsion paints or enamels. Suitable for siding gable ends canopies exterior soffits ceilings partitions and built ins.
Stack Ons Bring Built In Look to Kitchens
House Beautiful notes a stack-ons trend since 1950 where cabinets and appliances are designed to fit together as a single unit. Coordinated dimensions allow partial upgrades, reducing upfront costs and enabling gradual modernization with multiple manufacturers offering diverse colors and finishes.
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House Beautiful Magazine
Modernization Drives House Improvements Over New Buys
Federal Reserve surveys 2,700 families in 66 areas show only 8.4 percent expect to purchase a home this year, down from 9.4 percent previously. About 24 percent plan to spend at least 460 dollars on home improvements, with roof repairs and new plumbing fixtures topping requests. some wish to add a room.
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Federal Reserve Board
Plumbing ‘Fixture Manufacturers Association
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PFMA
Cub Field Trip Underway At Cleveland Hopkins Airport
Cub Scout Pack 112 conducts a field trip with parents at Cleveland Hopkins Airport for a guided tour. The outing ties to the prior month’s theme Things That Fly.
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Ridgeville
Cub Scout
Cleveland Hopkins ‘Airport
New London Girl Scouts Camp On Public Health Plumbing Codes
Public health expert Dr. Malcolm A. Bouton discusses plumbing codes as key to preventing disease spread through contaminated water. The Girl Scouts' two week camp program, with a six day session fee of 13.50, emphasizes health checks and sanitation while promoting community water safety.
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Malcolm A. Bouton
City Health Department
Schenectady
American Journal of Public
Bouton
Hie Hama
Pukka Aaa
American Public Health Association
The
National Association of Plumbing Contractors
36 Seniors To Graduate In Norwalk
Norwalk high school holds commencement for 35 seniors at 8 15 p m next Tuesday in the school gym. Rev Mattimee of St Peters Huron will be guest speaker. diplomas by Msgr Weger after class is introduced by Rev Arthur Badger. Class officers include Steve Blackman president and Mary Bees vice president. Valedictorian Marlene Boose and salutatorian Lois Reimeck are named.
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Norwalk
St. Paul's High School
Ya Lee Aa
Mattimee
St. Peters Catholic Church
Huron
George Behring
Toledo
H. R. Weger
Arthur Badger
Steve Blackman
dMary Bees
Winifred Nelson
Jim Gass
Man
Marlene
Lois Reimeck
PTA Wins First in Ridgeville Memorial Day Parade
Ridgeville Fields PTA wins first prize of 10 dollars for the parade entry. Honorable mention to Explorers Post 115, Ridgeville Grange, and the Junior Women's Club. Boddy gave the opening address. Chapman's invocation preceded the Ridgeville High School band playing the National Anthem. AH Boy and Girl Scout troops raised the flag on a new pole donated by Explorers Post 115. John Sigsworth Jr. spoke for trustees. Jim Bowen thanked all who helped. Larry Joyce leads Post 15. Flowers were placed on graves by Mrs. Alex Krute and Mrs. Charles Austin. The hands performed marches. Taps was played. Benediction by Mr. Link. Dale Stroud rode a handmade car with a gasoline engine.
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Explorers Post 115
Ridgeville Grange
Boddy
Chapman
Ridgeville High School
Larry Joyce
Alex Krute
Charles Austin
Cub Scout Skits Teach Fire Rules At Avon Lake Meeting
Five dens of Cub Scout Pack 331 presented fire prevention skits at the Avon Lake Hi View School meeting led by scoutmaster William Robishaw. Den 1 showed how to extinguish a person on fire, Den 3 the campfire build, Den 4 proper fire reporting, Den 5 fire rules recitation, and Den 6 extinguishing camp fires. Den 4 won the attendance award. New members George Janapolin Terry Manheimer and Thomas LaChaix joined. awards went to Tom Hill Dick Splete Darrell Rook Tom Gerrone Bill Morris and Dane Sutton. Future events include a jet base trip to Mansfield tomorrow a family picnic at Huntington Park June 24 two Cleveland baseball games July 20 and Aug 24 Uniformed boys with fathers free. Pack policy to be adopted at William Roden’s Brookheld Rd home June 21 for September effect.
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Avon Lake
Cub Scout
Hiieview School
William Robishaw
Tirel
Den 4
George Janapolin
Terry Manheimer
Thomas LaChaix
Tom Hill
Dick Splete
Darrell Rook
Darrel Rook
Tom Gerrone
Bill Morris
Dane Sutton
Handy Work Areas Aid Gardening
Adequate and convenient work areas and tools kept in handy locations make gardening enjoyable. Plans for work benches, compost bins, and storage cabinets come from lumber or garden supply dealers. Easy to build with framing lumber and Masonite. A garage is a handy place to keep tools with a Peg-Board panel for hanging hoes shovels and more. Compost bins with terraped Prestwood hardboard sides resist mildew and rot.
Quiet Room Get-Away for Relaxation and Hobbies
A home get-away room offers solitude for relaxation or focused hobbies. Choose an isolated spot like a porch attic or basement and ensure ample lighting comfortable furniture and pleasing curtains. Masonite Prestwood panels peg boards and underlayment help with insulation durability and easy care while a sturdy work bench supports garden tasks and tool storage.
Girl Released From Hospital After Amusement Ride Injury
Miss Lenora Browand a 14 year old of 453 West 10th Street Vermilion suffered a slight skull fracture when she fell from an amusement ride at Crystal Beach Park Vermilion. She was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital and released yesterday.
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Elyria
Crystal Beach Park
Vermilion
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Lenora Browand
West 10Th St
Recognition Assembly Honors Top District Students in Spencer
A Spencer recognition assembly honored students ranking in district state scholarship tests Carroll Lutz placed 33rd in English and Robert Beach fifth in chemistry. Certificates of merit went to eighth graders earning top class honors and industry exhibit participants in Medina. Final exams run today and Friday except seniors. Cards distributed next week with pickup Wednesday 9 am to 3 30 pm. W C Craig Wooster College speech head speaker at Friday commencement 8 pm. Patricia Dalgleish salutatory Karen Wolfe valedictory. Francis Stuart board president to present diplomas.
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Spencer
Carol Lutz
Robert Beach
Medina
W. C. Craig
Department of Speech
Wooster College
Patricia Dalgleish
Karen Wolfe
Francis Stuart
Board of Education
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Mpaim
Girl Scouts of We Aoart
Adnenihy
Offichist
Joe Boddy
United States
Atend
Ance
James Maxwell
Portland
Ore
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Ridgeville — Fields
Parent, Teacher Association
Ridgeville Memorial Day
Jim Sally
Link
Dale Stroud
Rosfing
Si Construction CO
Oburlia
Harry Mfg. CO
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DON Beal, Inc
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ALSCO
Cleveland Street
Wnings
Luminum
Winters Co
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John Holm
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F.H.A
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Bourne & Blackburn
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