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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1955
Page
16
Decorative mirrors transform rooms by enlarging space and boosting light. A mirrored wall can visually double a narrow area while reflecting windows or furnishings enhances color and depth. Wall and door mirrors, mirror-backed shelves, and simple brackets ease installation, but avoid reflecting dull walls or closed views to preserve the magic.
February reports from the Elyria Red Cross production and supply committee show Afghan squares and knitted items dominating volunteer output. Mrs. R. H. Curtis announced progress, with contributions from Mrs. E. M. Anspacher and the Neighborhood Sunshine Club of LaPorte.
Panelyte, a 1/10 inch thick high pressure laminated surface, ideal for home handyman use. Resists acids, boiling water, burns, chipping, and cracking. easy to cut, file, glue, and install over sound bases. Suitable for shelves, tables, stair risers, headboards, doors, and upgrading old shower stalls for extra workspace.
Avon Junior Women's Club will elect officers at Monday 3 PM in the school cafeteria. Nominating committee includes Mrs. Warren Salt as chairman and four others. Members plan Easter Bonnet program and hat making. Hostesses include Mrs. Milton Ehman and assistants.
James E Subanic son of John Subanic Chestnut Ridge Rd is a candidate for the bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering at the winter term commencement exercises of Michigan State College Mar 17 at 8 p.m. The class will include 206 undergraduates and 100 candidates for advanced degrees per college registrar Robert S Linton. The fall term at MSC officially closes Mar 33 with final examinations Mar 17-23.
Avon The Annual Spring Concert sponsored by the Band Parents Club will be held Apr 3 at 2 30 p m in the Avon School Auditorium Plans were made at this weeks meeting of the club Members of the band are selling chocolate bars to raise funds for the purchase of a recorder The parents club is sponsoring the project Refreshments at this weeks meeting were served by Mrs George Kuhn The next meeting of the club will be held Apr 4
Hollywood grandmother Mary Lou Whistler plans to collect signatures for a petition asking President Eisenhower to proclaim a grandmother’s day. She notes grandmothers raise families and then their children's families without official recognition and hopes to honor them with the day.
Readers are urged to create a dedicated hobby space in the home by surveying rooms from attic to basement and applying practical American ingenuity. The piece suggests selecting a spot for hobby paraphernalia and notes modern life influences like shorter workweeks.
A gypsum industry report describes a two ply gypsum wallboard system that laminates 1/2 inch sheets to form interior walls. The method offers extra strength sound resistance and fire protection while remaining economical. The joints are specially designed to assure concealment and decor options follow after installation.
A Home repair guide outlines do it yourself furniture repair using basic tools. It lists needed materials such as burlap webbing a bail of twine and 72 inch stacks plus foam rubber padding new springs and related parts. Steps and instructions accompany local store offerings to assist repairs.
The pattern outlines a compact wardrobe solution using a space saving cabinet to store suits jackets shirts and more. It features a pull out rack for belts and aprovechar clever shelving to maximize small floor area with no special tools or rare materials needed.
Henrietta Hickory Tree Grange plans an exchange program with Oberlin Grange on April 13, followed by dances at Firelands Junior High School on April 15 22 and 29 with Slim Luse orchestra. May 25 inspection, contributions to Heart Fund and Red Cross, and delegates to TRB banquet discussed.
The article advises careful wallpaper selection by color and pattern to influence room feel. It warns that dark colors appear darker in lighted rooms and large patterns reduce perceived size, while vertical stripes create height and simple patterns widen space. It also covers removing old paper, preparing walls, and using pre glued modern wallpapers for easier DIY hanging.
A nationwide survey shows women initiate 79 percent of do it yourself home projects and perform many hard physical tasks. The report notes women work to improve home livability and use simplified installation methods and new materials to tackle tasks like landscaping, decorating, shingling, insulation, wallpapering, and minor plumbing.
Pekin report says Tazewell County Board of Supervisors ruled jurors can claim up to 1.50 for meals, cutting former 4.50 steak allowances. The decision aims to curb excessive expenses and discipline juror appetites during county service.
The article traces changes from heavy wooden double hung sash weights and cord repairs to newer window mechanisms. It notes the rise of picture windows, modern broad glass, and metal components freed from wartime materials enabling sliding and other innovations. It highlights shifting home design trends and improved window fixtures.
Pattern description from Chronicle Telegram Pattern Dept notes a set of bird house designs for wrens and others, with three small houses per pattern. Includes full size patterns and feeding stations, offered in a Bird House Packet for $1 postpaid.
Bruce N Arthi a student from Elyria will tour ten plants in a study program at Ohio State University's engineering department during spring vacation. The itinerary includes visits to sites in Pottsburg area and nearby Ville. The program is organized by Aluranium Com Corp and Co.
Discusses need for air conditioning in wet weather, outlines various sizes and types. Notes compact designs, 1 to 5 ton ranges, gas and electric models, and integration with furnaces. Mentions downdraft and console styles for budget fitting.
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