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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1952
Page
3
The article argues that a high quality home fails as an investment if located in a poor area. It urges choosing neighborhoods that are new, well kept, owner-occupied and residential zoned with light traffic. It also stresses efficient local government, reasonable taxes, security, and reliable services and utilities.
Marred chairs tables and odd pieces can become attractive additions with repair sanding and enamel coats. If the piece has a good design the final coat may contrast with the wall to emphasize it. A chintz covered chest shows how to pack woolens with moth protection using pattern 239 and a 25 cent pattern price.
Barns were historically painted red because red paint was cheap and plentiful and the rough barn surface absorbed much paint. Today paints are similarly priced and modern siding accepts paint easily, so barns are often colored to match nearby houses.
The article advises adding tinting colors sparingly when mixing paint. Start with a small amount in a small can to see the effect, then transfer the mixture to the larger container. Repeat until the exact hue is achieved.
A cleaning tip explains that drip stains from copper window screens can be removed from white siding using a mixture of half a cup of trisodium phosphate to a quart of water. Rinse after the stain disappears to prevent paint damage from softened paint.
Small hanging shelves or built ins are often painted on the outside to blend with the room, while interior surfaces are finished in a color that highlights stored items. Such painted shelves suit colonial rooms showcasing Early American glass or china.
Freshly washed tile floors show footprints until fully dry. Bathrooms and kitchen floors may be completed in sections if needed, leaving walking lanes open for entry and exit.
A basic rule states the arrangement should be one and a half times the container height when the container stands upright. If the container is flat, apply the same proportion to the arrangement width.
Reader solves basement dampness by clearing junk improving air flow. He removes damp plaster and whitewash, scrubs the walls, vents with windows and a fan, then dries the space on a warm day. He suggests regular airing to keep basements dry year round.
The article advises planning color schemes by room relationships and natural daylight. It suggests painting sunless rooms with light warm colors and sunlit rooms with cooler tones, sometimes using darker hues.
Oberlin 4-H Club met May 19 at president John Turko's home. Dues were collected, a Crop name was read in roll call, and $150 was noted in the treasury. Tom Humphrey demonstrated corn with a Q&A session. Mrs Tutko served refreshments. next meeting at Paul Fridenstine's home on West Hamilton Street.
In early plate glass making workers ground and polished by hand. Modern Libbey-Owen-Ford plants in Toledo feature grinding and polishing machines stretching over a block in length and power.
Winter damage to boxwood is more pronounced in acidic soil while the plants thrive in neutral conditions. The report notes soil acidity as a key factor in boxwood decline and suggests monitoring pH for healthier growth.
Advice notes for gardeners on preserving boxwood with proper tree seed and feed to promote vigor for next spring. Includes editorial guidance on soil and nourishment. Contains era language reflecting 1950s horticulture practices.
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