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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1937
Page
11
An aging frame house near town suffered from poor tenancy and taxes until modernization. Brick veneer enhanced exterior and a new open porch created a gathering space. Interior updates replaced worn floors walls and ceilings to revive the dwelling for respectable occupancy.
The article discusses how hardware dealers now offer a wide range of goods for home modernization. It notes improved period hardware for Colonial, Norman French, and English styles, better wrought iron fittings, and updated window catches. It also mentions incinerators, electrical equipment, new gas or electric stoves, and new faucets for kitchens.
The article describes upgrading a dated home with new flooring, wallpaper, electrical outlets, and a modern warm air heating system. Added front windows and brick veneer with weather tight composition shingles elevate the exterior, while new sash, white trim, and brick tones create a harmonious look. The result is a more attractive, higher income rental.
The Nationa News reports that Charles F. Hosford Jr., a Pittsburgh coal operator and Guffey appointee, dominates the National Bituminous Coal Commission. He rules like a czar, bars private meetings, forces blind minutes approval, and stacks the board with operator allies. Tensions with public and labor members led by John L. Lewis ally Percy Tetlow threaten a collapse that could confront President Roosevelt. John C. Lewis of Town is said to have warned of intra-commission dissension.
The article surveys a swirl of 1930s political maneuvering and regulatory debates. It discusses C I O and Senator Neeley influence, Roosevelt tax plans, SEC failures, lobbying growth, and opinions on a possible Roosevelt editorial venture. It notes figures like F D R Kennedy Bill Douglas Vanderbilt and calls out FTC anti monopol y proposals and Senate interest in corporate size limits.
Bizarre transfer of premises from British to South African government will convert the Royal Mint at Pretoria into an armaments factory. In Melbourne a Braille chapel for the blind opens inside St Matthew's Prahran church with 60 volumes of Braille per pew.
The text notes a three tumbler lock for the back door and suggests the prowler may target a rear entrance. It mentions a hardware store stock of these items.
Executives across financial institutions endorse home modernization as a constructive program. They note increased property values when homes are upgraded, with typical gains of two to three dollars for each dollar spent. Home ownership boosts responsibility and community solidity, while banks welcome homeowners seeking loans for worthy improvements.
Lake Avenue P T A schedules its November meeting at the school on Wednesday evening November 3 at 7 30. Mr and Mrs Carl Schmitkens will present a travelogue of their trip to the Panama Canal with musical selections. Other local visits are noted including Brownhelm and Elyria connections.
Before ordering paint, consult your painter for color guidance. Have him inspect the house and surroundings and share expert opinions on appealing combinations. His week in and week out experience can help your home look distinguished and in good taste.
A full length mirror installed on the closet door offers practical dressing aid by allowing a quick visual check of outfits. The space in front of the door is typically clear, preventing obstructions and enabling a satisfactory view. The text also notes an illness event: a person was admitted to Amherst Hospital on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Otto Jabbuech and family shared Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Charles Butler in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs C W Lyder and Miss Diedrich were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs R Miller. Adam Moeller of Elyria visited Sunday. Mrs Andrew Zagorsky and children of Lorain visited Monday at Mr and Mrs Mike Zagorsky. Charles Leonard entertained Saturday evening guests including Mr and Mrs Louis Davis of Lorain and Mr and Mrs Stanley Miller of Elyria.
Cuba reports record avocado shipments to the United States, signaling a surge in trade volumes. Analysts cite growing demand and easing export barriers as drivers of the spike.
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