Half Century Old Home Transformed To Modern Residence
An old fifty year old house in Fort Worth was modernized with a new sun porch, attached two car garage, revised roof lines, and an interior overhaul including a kitchen update and dining room conversion. Architect Benjamin Franklin Olson of Chicago supervised the project. Exterior changes include eliminated open porch and extended front gable with a vestibule and brick entry. Interior features include warm oil heating, new trim, lighting, and landscaped grounds.
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Tooany
Benjamin Franklin Olson
Chicago
Grateen
Benjamin Franklin Quan
Aschitect
Insulation Cuts Heat Losses Across Hundreds of Homes
Tests in hundreds of homes show 23 to 36 percent of heat wasted through solid roofs and walls. Authorities estimate 90 percent of American homes share in this loss. Installing insulation in walls and roofs, or storm sash, reduces heat loss and saves coal.
Cut Stone Makes Good Trim for Modern Homes
Homeowners upgrading with brick will find cut stone trim desirable as it contrasts with face brick colors. Stone is durable and will outlast the building site. The legislature has only recently addressed poverty in comparative modern times.
Garage Should Be Like House In Its Design
Advice on designing a garage to match a home style with matching materials and color schemes. Encourages integrating the garage as a building asset, suggests shingles, siding, and architectural harmony. Discusses future plans for two cars and potential revenue from renting extra space.
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Filan
Seattle Woman Marks 24th Birthday by Air Ride to Portland
Mrs Emma Wu Hopper of Seattle observes her 24th birthday with an airplane trip from Seattle to Portland. The celebration appears tied to a wagon train bound for Walla Walla from the Missouri.
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Portland
Ore
Emma Wu. Hopper
Seattle
Walla Walla
Missouri
Select Roofing With Long Life
The article urges choosing a durable composition roof with quality and long life. It compares roof selection to buying a car tire, recommending reputable brands or a reliable dealer for guidance to ensure lasting, trouble-free performance. It emphasizes consulting a trusted dealer if unsure about brands.
South Ridge Surprise Honors 75th Birthday of C J Smith
South Ridge May 16 Mr and Mrs C J Smith were surprised Thursday evening as children and grandchildren gathered to honor his 75th birthday with conversation and ice cream to end the night.
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Lewis Spiegelbers
Irma and
Russell
Towndine Road
Theodore Grills
Melvin and
Harold
West, Ridge
G. Stang
Smith
South Ridge
C. J. Smith
Mr. Smith
Rancher Killed by Pruning Accident as Cows Lick Face
Maple Valley rancher Armand Eckman, while pruning, slipped and hung head down from a tree. Four Jersey cows allegedly kissed his face and he defended himself by striking one cow's nose. the animals continued licking his arm until rescue arrived.
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Seattle
Armand Eckman
Maple Valley
Jersey
Lake Avenue Four-H Club Meets Lane Avenue
The Triple Fourth Clothing club met at Frances and Catherine Hecock’s home on Friday afternoon. After the business session they sewed and refreshments followed. Members present included Elaine Cole Margaret Baetz Emily Konard Willow Denger Alice Enger Opal Scott Florence Fatz Elizabeth Hulse Helen Boynton Eltona Croskey Mrs J F Croskey and the hostesses. Next meeting date and place to be announced. Mr and Mrs Cooley Honored Farewell Party
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Avenue
Frances
Catherine Hecock
Elaine Cole
Margaret Baetz
Hmily Konard
Willow Denger
Alice eGnger
Opal Scott
Florence Fatz
Elizabeth Hulse
Helen Boynton
Eltona Croskey
Mra. J. F. Croskey
Cooley
Wate
S. L. Cooley
Géo. Palmer
Griswold Road
Dover
Ohio
Floyd Porter
Hartman Crumley
Herbert Bradley
Waltler Miller
R. T. Ketchum
Elyria
Suesra
Lake Avenue School Earns Third in County Blue Ribbon
Lake Avenue School claimed third place in the Blue Ribbon contest among county schools. Sixty four pupils from the school received blue ribbon awards. A health program was held at Clear View School at Penfeld Junction on Friday evening. Mrs Howard Brown of Lorain and Miss Dorothy Schelke of Layland Ohio visited Mrs E F Croskey on Friday evening.
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Lake Avenue School
Clearview School
Penfeld Junction
Howard Brown
Lorain
Dorothy Schelke
Layland
Ohio
E. F. Croskey
Seattle Babe in Molar Contest
Seattle's Patsy Nell White, 17 months, claims a full set of teeth in a molar contest against infants from Kansas City and Los Angeles who had teeth at 18 and 20 months respectively. Parents note Patsy Nell's milestone.
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Seattle
Patsy Nell White
J. M. White
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Patsy Nell
Wisconsin fiddling champ walks nine miles to Neilsville
An 18 year old boy from Humbird Wisconsin is crowned fiddle champion of Wood Clark and Marathon counties after touring from his farm home. Despite no violin lessons or ability to read music he earned the title by proving his skill in contest play. Wilson O Leary won the championship after a long walk highlighting rural perseverance and local pride in the event.
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Humbird
Wis
Wisconsin
Wilson O'Leary
Wood, Clark
Marathon
Neilsville
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Robert Grobe
Kathleen Youns
Earl Dehn
Needie Guild Society
Charles Detn
Arthur Ernst
Madge
South Amherst
Charles Dehn
Jorhua Thompson
Francis Ward
Guest Smith
Clarence Peabody
Anmatte
Miriam Fowl
Francis Spencer
Elrria
Anthony Delefield
Lewis Decker
Vermilion
J. P. Bechtel
Frank Jaraway
N. J. Bauer
Terain
Texas
Fort Worth
Texa
United States Weather Bureau
Dalhart
Panhandle
Eagle Pass
Rio Grande
Middle Ave
A. Minnich & Sons
Ravenbuilding Ordi
Brooks Paint & Varnish Co
Elyria Belting and Machinery Company
THE
Ohio Public Service CO
Rea Merort
Lake Avenue
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