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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1937
Page
10
An old frame house on the corner was transformed into a handsome brick veneered structure. Roof lines changed to a hip roof, second floor rooms expanded from two to three with a bath. Interior trim wallpaper floors and electric fixtures updated. clapboards replaced by brick veneer.
Wood floors are now installed with a plastic mastic base, avoiding nails. The method echoes classic European parquet with a plasterlike base that dampens moisture. Mastic bonds the finish to the subfloor, reduces dust, and can absorb some walking noise. Parquet strips in oak or hard maple are tongue and groove, laid in patterns or as blocks, bonded tightly.
The article discusses upgrading houses to convey Worthy owners status using brick for fire resistance and insulation. It highlights fire barriers with fire-resisting roofing, and a shift from tall narrow to low wide windows. Window area doubles for brighter interiors and enhanced exterior appeal with muntins dividing upper sash lights.
A historic Florence home shows modernization from an old frame structure as neighbors and relatives visit. The piece lists multiple local residents attending gatherings, funerals, and visits across Lorain and nearby towns, plus club meetings and upcoming community events. It names Gerrick, Keller, Thompson, Barnhart, Lewis, Rhone, Harnish, and several others, with dates and places including Marion and Elyria.
A short guide shows how a small enlarging of a closet or store room can fit a full bath, toilet, lavatory, dressing area, and medicine cabinet. With careful planning a built in bath, linen press, mirrors, towel bars, and even a separate shower or bidet can be added within limited space.
The trim of a house should be painted a different color from the body to highlight architectural lines. Trim includes window and door frames, cornice skirting, and adornments. While not required to be contrasting, trim color should harmonize with the structure and not be chosen arbitrarily. consult your painter for suggestions.
A skilled designer shares color value insights to harmonize tones. The guidance focuses on balancing warm and cool hues, selecting palettes that suit lighting, furniture, and mood. Practical tips include testing swatches, using natural neutrals, and creating focal accents.
An experienced builder notes the main difference between old and modern houses is insulation. Modernizing homeowners should insulate walls and roof to save fuel and stay cooler. Methods vary by project with attic insulation common and new powdered insulating material blown between by-fours to reach walls.
A reflective note on how homes age with changing styles. It urges homeowners to consider evolving tastes and the impact on family pride, suggesting renovations or updates to keep the house current and appealing to children.
The speaker notes that the architectural style is long since passe and that observant children notice the remnants of old time design in buildings. The observation emphasizes how past styles linger in present landscapes and invites reflection on changing tastes.
After remodeling the exterior, foundation plantings soften the new look and reduce wall bare ness. Choose low shrubs to avoid blocking windows. consider dwarf firs or pines and trailing vines or roses. Consult a nursery for suitable varieties. foundation plantings are inexpensive improvements for home grounds.
Mr and Mrs Otte Rehbure of Cleveland have been spending time in the area as part of a brief visit noted in local briefs. The report highlights their travel and social engagements during the stay.
Aira Kathryn McMillan of Lorain spent a week with Mrs. Frankie Reese. The visit included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pfeiffer and son Sherdan, who recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Record of Wellington.
Carlisle hosts and guests fill weekend social columns with bridge kitchen showers and anniversaries. Dining figures include Mrs A E Barbknecht Miss Margie Baus, Mrs Robert Bainbridge resigning from Elyria Memorial Hospital staff, and guests at the Rennie home celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary with the Whitmores, the Rennies, and others. Additional items mention Model Raffle Club in Cleveland, engagements and visits across Ohio, Massachusetts, and Florida, plus a Buenos Aires hall for foreigners and a note on America’s Aleutian Islands near Siberia.
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