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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1951
Page
2
Local Chronicle Telegram brief from Elgris Ohio dated September 15 1951 outlines page content and community notices for the Saturday edition. Contains terse notices and small items typical of mid-century local papers.
This article advises selecting solid brass or bronze hardware over plated finishes, notes iron for specific antique styles, and recommends cylinder locks for exterior doors to reduce key clutter. It covers interior knobs, glass options for colonial styles, door hinges, and cautions on listing needed hardware to avoid omissions.
A homeowner faces doors that refuse to close as they sag. A carpenter can reset hinges and plane sticking areas for freer movement. Avoid overplaning due to wood shrinkage and swelling. Paint or varnish all edges if swelling from dampness occurs. Large doors may sag from undersized hinges or only two hinges.
A detailed feature on The Monterey, a four bedroom suburban home with a 25 by 13 living room, 13 by 12 dining room, and a two car garage. Second floor holds four bedrooms including a master in the left front, with cross ventilation and optional door conversions to balance light and space. Complete plans and blueprints available. photos emphasize ample light, thoughtful layouts, and flexible rooms.
A guide from The Chronicle Telegram notes that discolored or charred mantels pose fire hazards and should be replaced. It recommends redesigning to improve proportion, possibly eliminating the mantel shelf, and carrying fireplace material floor to ceiling for large rooms. Fresh paint and simpler ornamentation refreshes the look. Home design plans are available from the Home Building Editor.
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