New Home Opened Under Housing Act on Elyria Lorain Road
The Progozniks new six room home on Lake Avenue near Elyria Lorain Road will be opened for public inspection tomorrow. Built with a National Housing Act loan via Elyria Better Housing Commission, two Federal workers will explain loan options. Local contractors provided lumber, plumbing, furnace, and decorating services.
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Lake Avenue
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Speeding Up Of Payments Ok'd By FHA
Federal Housing Administration says borrowers may pay insured mortgages early to reduce debt, but the arrangement is between borrower and lender with no FHA rules. Methods include crediting at period end or prorating and lowering monthly payments, so long as the interest rate remains within the permitted maximum. The agency notes concerns about borrowers overextending and surplus funds being used to prepay. The breadth of inquiries shows wide interest in the practice.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Housing Administration
Painted Concrete Gains Popularity
The article notes growing demand for color and acceptance of concrete as a decorative surface. Portland cement paint is easily applied, resists weather, can be used on damp surfaces, and distinct from ordinary interior paints. Prepare surfaces by removing dirt and efflorescence. apply a damp first coat and moisten before the second.
Putty and sealing in wood frame windows
The article explains securing window glass with small metal triangles and putty. Properly applied putty lasts longer, while cracking from oil- absorbing bare wood causes leaks. Before putty, seal wood with linseed oil or thin paint and press putty into the glass edge joint.
Filing cabinet becomes inconspicuous home study feature
A professional, who works largely from home handling letters, papers, and drawings, bought two second-hand wooden filing cases. He removed the moldings and hardware and added wooden knobs, placing files beside a double door. A carpenter then built book cases on the sides to match the woodwork, making the cabinet fade into the background.
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Umbrella Rack Idea For Hall Closet Door
Before the rainy season, install a simple umbrella rack inside the hall closet door. A metal drip pan may sit below the rack to catch moisture before drying. The device can be painted to blend with the closet interior.
Protect Shrubs During Exterior Painting Work
The notice advises painters to use drop cloths to cover shrubs and walls at risk of paint spots. It stresses hiring a contractor who combines skilled workmanship with quality materials, warning that skimping on either is foolish economy.
Radio Outlets Improve Homes and Apartments
The article argues radio outlets boost house desirability with integrated wiring and grounded aerials. It recommends wall or baseboard outlets for easy plugging, multi room speaker distribution, and careful wiring to avoid unsightly antenna tangles, benefiting tenants and overall appeal of apartments.
Storm Windows Aid Heat Economy
The article explains heat loss in homes largely comes from glass and walls. It advocates storm or double windows with tight fit to create still air gaps, advising storm windows on all windows and proper weather stripping to reduce cold drafts and heat loss.
Check Chimney When the Wind Howls On the Roof
A reader is advised to inspect a roof chimney during windy weather. Look for weathered rears and heat effects, then check coping mortar joints and flashing. If needed, repairs may be funded under the Federal Housing Administration Modernization Credit Plan to improve stability.
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Federal Housing Administration
Emphasizing Walls Adds Emphasis to Room Focal Points
A decor tip suggests painting special wall spaces such as around a fireplace headboard or sideboard a different tint. This decorative treatment highlights cherished heirlooms and enhances the room's center of interest.
Building a Basement Summer Furniture Storage Room
The text advises creating a dedicated basement storage space for summer furnishings during the season of high intake. It emphasizes a closed, ventilated, and dry area to avoid damage, with secure closure and proper dislimbing mentioned. It also notes Japan's meat consumption at about 2.5 pounds per head versus 280 pounds in the United States.
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Heating Plants Being Improved
The article outlines upgrades to hot air heating systems, shifting from gravity to modern warm air with ducts and potential basement access. It notes fuel savings, even heat distribution, and the option of a fan or thermostatic control, plus moisture increases via water pans. Financing through modernization credit is mentioned.
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Federal Housing Administration
Oberlin High School Day Draws 1200 Visitors
About 1200 visitors from ten states attended Oberlin College High School Day on October 19. 381 seniors competed for fifteen $250,000 tuition prizes in Arts and Sciences and four $350 prizes in Music. Exhibits across physics chemistry geology psychology and language showcased research and demonstrations. Honors winners and alternates were announced at Talcott Hall with banquets and a College Revue rounding out the day.
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Serurdey
Oberlin College
College of Arts and Sciences
Conservatory of Music
Westinghouse
Allen
Modern Language
Occu
Talcott Hall
Sanford Paley
Cleveland
Arlene Horn
Merial Jones
Ben Crymer
Columbus
George Landa
William Teital
Clara Kaplan
Millicent Schwendeman
Mars Louise Wall
Sandusky
Allen Sievers
Cincinnati
Marguerite Lane
Mineral
Coloring The Floors In A Colonial House
A colonial house uses stain named dali cherry color on floors with a protective varnish. The color serves as a warm backdrop for bright hooked rugs and light maple furnishings. A blue green floor border adds contrast to the cherry tone with the latber furnishings.
Kaiser Upheld By Board Of Appeals
The Board of Appeals voted 6 to 1 to uphold City Building Inspector L. P. Kaiser in denying a permit for a furnace repair shop at 373 East Bridge Street. Sennett and Siler appealed after the inspector’s ruling citing a violation of zoning ordinance No. 2829 in the residential district. The complaint by Edward Munson of 375 East Bridge Street claimed noise and use violations. this marked the fifth meeting on the issue with counsel for both sides present.
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City Council Chamber
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Norwood Avenue
Norwalk
East Bridge Street
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W. H. Siler
Moncrie? Furnace Company
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Howard R. Butler
Harold Ewing
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Multinational and Local Alternates Named for Event Roles
A list of participants and alternates by nationality and region includes Ridge, Harry Powers, Richerd Hirshbere, Budson, Martha Schwa, and Oak Park Illinois residents for various roles. Names span French, German, Latin, Buffalo, Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, and Chicago areas with alternates for each group.
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Julia Smulski
Chicago
Florence Aaron
Cleveland
Donald Bernat
Youngstown
Siler Shop Location and Zoning Appeal Deliberations
Petitioners seek permit approval for Siler shop location citing similar cases where permits were granted. Butler argues the site, formerly a garage, violates zoning and should be decided by city council, not the Board of Appeals. Health concerns about Mrs. Munson are noted, urging relocation for recovery. A resolution sustaining Kaiser's decision passes 6 to 1 with Cyril J. Maple dissenting. Board members listed.
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Butler
Placce
Orcupart
City Council
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Silsbee
Frank Wilford
W. H. Vanoster
Fred A
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Elyria Builder’s League
Don Barlow
James Giar
F. J. Hastings
Henry Heidrich
J. M. James
Walter Keisler
T. Meeker
G. F. Monroe
Chas
Novetny
Shubert
C. H. Vincent
Mrs. Provoznik
Elyria Savings & Trust Company
Best
Mr. and Mrs. Provoznick
L. Meckler
East River
Mrs
Frank Peovoznice
Jackson Wall Paper and Paint
Elyria’s Leading Decorators
Cleveland St
Frank Provoznik
Reisinger
Elyria Lumber & Coal Company
Chestnut Street
Lake Ave
Sunbeam Warm
Sunbeam Furnace Company
Depot St
Fox Furnace Company
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