Modern Ranch House Plans for Large Families
A detailed feature outlines a modern ranch style home with a 22 by 13 foot living room featuring a large window and fireplace, a bright 13 by 11 dining room with a china closet, and a long kitchen with breakfast nook and laundry. The design includes a 12 by 8 breakfast porch, a 19 by 12 garage, multiple bedrooms in the right wing, and ample storage. Plans and specifications are offered by the Herald-Mail Home Building Editor with a request for a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Aimple
Dept. 19
Herald-Mail
Hagerstown
Cedar Rapids
Making Radiators Less Conspicuous in Home Decor
A practical method to hide radiators is painting them the same color as the wall. If both wall and radiators match Herit colors, the radiators blend better. Clean the radiator surface and ensure it is cool before painting. Do not heat the room until the paint dries.
Cedar Rapids Paper Notes Local Event And Notices
Local column from Cedar Rapids recounts community happenings with brief notices and details about upcoming meetings and public events across the city. Nearby landmarks and involved organizations are cited in compact summaries.
Bunks Offer Space Saving For Large Families
Large families in small homes find relief with built in bunks. Double deck options, end to end layouts, and decorative finishes make bunk beds practical and attractive. Features include overhead shelves, lighting, built in drawers, and ventilation. With simple mechanisms bunks can convert to double beds and maximize bedroom use.
Small Retailers Exempt From Pricing Chart Filing
Washington May 28 The Government relieves about 100 000 small retailers including many hardware stores from filing detailed pricing charts under the retailers ceiling price regulation The OPS allows pricing under the regulation or the general freeze in effect last Dec 19 through Jan 25 The relief does not exempt stores from price controls A supplemental order will give remaining under the general freeze relief next week May 31 deadline unchanged for others Some margin relief for costs will be issued The May 31 filing is mandatory after which sales without filing are illegal No extension granted
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
OFS
Built in corner shelves form a daytime couch with lock casters
A compact seating unit nests under built in corner bookshelves to create an ordinary daytime couch. Lock type casters keep it stationary in either position and provide ample spare sleeping space when needed.
Committee OKs Tax Increase
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee tentatively approved a bill to raise taxes by about 7.1 billion dollars a year aiming at higher income and corporate taxes. It would boost individual rates, expand the excess profits tax, raise excise duties, and withhold dividends and interest at 20 percent to improve revenue.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Eaxperts
Truman
Concrete Flooring Care and Repairs Explained
Concrete floors wear unevenly leaving white powdery dust. Apply concrete hardening compound to prevent wear. Patch worn spots by removing and replacing with fresh material. Use good concrete paints to protect the surface and extend life.
Newsmen Attack Secret Sessions in West Virginia Meeting
West Virginia Associated Press members meeting in Bluefield condemned censorship at city county and state levels. They criticized star chamber sessions and the record remarks by public officials during their annual spring vel-together.
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Bluefield
W. Va
West Virginia
Associated Press
Truman Seeks $16.5 Billion Tax Boost in Special Message
President Truman sent Congress a special message in February proposing a $16.5 billion tax increase, noting the legislation will likely pass only after additional months of debate and approval.
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Mr. Truman
Congress
Wallpaper as Architectural Interest for Interiors
Wallpaper breaks monotony by adding architectural interest to rooms lacking features. Designs mimic dados, fretwork, paneled woodwork, and three dimensional effects. borders enhance panels and perceived height. Native brick choice affected by climate. note Jacques Cantier brought cabbage to the New World.
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New England
Jacques Cantier
New World
Montgomery Ward Parade Promotes Bike Safety in Hagerstown
Montgomery Ward & Company sponsors a June 24 parade in Hagerstown to promote bicycle safety with prizes for best decorated bikes. Judge panel includes three local figures. registration in Montgomery Ward sporting goods dept. Parade starts at 7:00 p m at Washington and Prospect Streets and ends at Prospect and Woodland Way.
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N! Hagerstown
Montgomery Ward & Company
Hagerstown
Sporting Goods Department
Washington
Prospect Streets
Washington Street
Locust
Fairground Arena
Prospect To
Woodland Way Dr
Pollen J. BR. Brown
Williamsport Lions Name New Officers
W. Wallace Taylor elected president of the Williamsport Lions Club at Thursday evening meeting. New officers include C. G. McVay first vice president Dale L. Fearnow second vice president Joseph K. Scott third vice president Adam J. Walsh secretary CC. AL M. Reichter treasurer Richard Shehan lion tamer Charles R. Jessup tall twisters A. L. Leat and M. S. Grove directors Samuel L. Weston spoke as manager of the Veterans Administration office in Hagerstown outlining his office services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wallace Taylor
Williamsport Lions Club
C. G. McVay
Dale L. Fearnow
Joseph K. Scott
Adam J. Walsh
CC. AL M. Reichter
Richard Shehan
Charles R. Jessup
A. L. Leat
M.S. Grove
Samuel L. Weston
Veterans Administration
Hagerstown
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