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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1965
Page
15
The Joliet Jaycees announce a tree-planting drive for Joliet area residents with trees available in four varieties. In 1964 they planted over 100 trees and the plan repeats this fall using proven selections including red maple and sugar maple, chosen for their popularity and hardiness.
FHA Title I loans insure up to 3500 for up to five years for exterior finish work such as siding and painting. In 1963 the average loan for exterior finish was 1353, with popular uses including roofing insulation heating interior finish and plumbing. The article also notes tree planting by the Joliet Jaycees offering red maples green ash pin oak and other shade trees at 16 dollars per tree with balled and burlapped stock and a spring planting guarantee.
Ed Dobbs Louis Pickens and Jess Duncan form the committee to plan a sun deck with a weatherproof surface. Planting is scheduled for the latter part of April. Jaycees will accept tree orders and provide forms on request as Joliet area homes replace shaded trees lost to disease or new housing.
A large room can be subdivided with a handsome study desk divider that provides writing space on both sides and bookshelves in the center. Douglas fir is suggested for the divider and finished with a tough clear lacquer to endure heavy use by kids.
The passage emphasizes a durable scratchproof floor for a versatile multi purpose room. It notes the space should support family activities and may serve as a sewing room workshop or recreation area, with a floor built to endure rough use.
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