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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
7
A dense roster lists names ranks and mailing addresses of soldiers and officers. Entries include Fort Monmouth New Jersey Great Lakes Illinois and various Air Force bases with unit numbers boxes APO designations and city/state lines.
A Thomson household tip suggests converting an old door into a laundry sorting table. Attach a Masonite panel on one side and use a smooth surface to sort clothes, reducing daily chores.
The design describes splinter free Masonite panels for a sorting table and door side, with 30 inch attachment, hardboard panels and legs from lumber dealers. Wood cleats on the underside prevent slipping.
Utility note highlights Marlite paneling as heat and stain resistant for kitchen remodeling and decorative hot pads. Suggests using leftover pieces cut to size by a handy homeowner. Describes modern colors woodgrains and decorator patterns.
Community calendar lists monthly meetings for schools, boards, clubs, and organizations including the School Board the Village Board Volunteer Firemen American Legion gion Auxiliary Indergarten Club and more with dates often on the first to fourth Mondays Tuesdays or Wednesdays plus seasonal notes and event reminders. Also includes a stray literary note about Shakespeare and a mention of value in using time wisely.
Paradoxically fire is both helpful and cruel during winter as heating units run longer. The article urges cleaning basements, inspecting furnaces, checking for fuel odors, turning off portable heaters at night, and using a metal fire screen. It also suggests Marlite plastic surfaced panels to reduce nursery maintenance and notes Marlite can be applied over old walls with adhesive.
A reflective note emphasizes that true good comes from consistent virtue. It praises well arranged time as the clear sign of a well ordered mind, urging steady personal conduct and thoughtful restraint.
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