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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1932
Page
6
An old time kitchen with a gas range and electric refrigerator is examined to show how spacious layouts and a distant pantry hindered work. The article promotes moving toward compact apartment kitchen designs, with built in cabinets, closer placement of stove sink and fridge, electrical rewiring, and colorful touches to boost efficiency and cheer.
The article notes the average eave troughs on houses use light sheet metal with a paint coat for weather protection. Without regular repainting the troughs corrode and leak, with maintenance needed every fall and spring to prevent damage.
Rural homes gain access to electric lighting via farm lights and power plants. The article promotes affordable down payments and yearly terms, claiming modern plants offer reliable service, lower costs, and modern conveniences like electric lights, irons, and washing machines, encouraging replacement of oil lamps and old methods. It also includes a brief real estate transfer item mentioning E Edward W. McGee and George W. Neville in conveyances.
The article explains how fuel oil burners automate home heating via thermostat control. With simple setup, regular inspection, and a filled oil tank, burners have moved beyond experimentation and become affordable for the average homeowner.
Property transfer notices show Alva and Harriett Dittrick quitclaim to Jessie J. Jeanke for sublot 63 in Sunnyside Beach Allotment Brownhelm Township. Meda E. Bell conveys property at West River Street and Louisiana Avenue Elyria to Lea and Wilme Hovis. Robert C. and Celle E. Clark involved in related filings.
The article discusses historic house architecture with emphasis on world’s fair era windows. It notes double hung sash windows remain popular with lower sashes plain and upper sashes divided into multiple lights. It highlights the value of natural light and ventilation in modern homes and mentions scroll saw decorative elements from earlier periods.
Verona Fetz transfers parcels on Delbert Avenue in Orchard Grove Allotment Elyria Township, including part of lot 37 and lot 36. Lawrence and Michael Rosenzke receive the Delbert Elyria Township parcel, part of lot 87 and lot 30 in Orchard Grove Allotment, Elyria Township.
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