Exterior Construction Progress At Troy High School
The Troy Record reports rapid progress on the new Troy High School on Burdett Avenue. Nearly half the roof is done with 40 percent cement poured and 20 percent open. interior work to start once weather permits. Exterior brickwork advances, aluminum window sash installed, and plumbing and drainage specifications completed. Bids for the project close January 6 and Frank J. Morgan is the architect.
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Troy
Burdatt Avenue
J. G. Saxton Thompson
Thas
John J. Ahern
Thompson
Gymnnasium
Frank J. Morgan
New Troy High School
Use of Glue in Furniture Repair and Sawdust Additive
The text advises adding sawdust to glue to prevent cracks in furniture repairs. It notes the sawdust should have the texture and fineness of Gonr and that this sawdust is available at most paint stores.
Small Home Freezer Gains Popularity in Kitchens
Gladys Miller notes the rise in frozen foods and introduces the small home freezer of about four cubic feet. It maintains low temperatures to freeze and store perishables, suits city or rural kitchens, and competes with a refrigerator freezer locker alternative.
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Gladys Miller
Dty
Recessed Radiators Free More Wall Space for Furnishings
Recessing radiators into walls frees wall area for furniture and layouts. It is advisable to do this when warm weather begins and heating is turned off. Radiators need not sit under windows because tables low desks or chairs can be placed in front of grills without hindering heat distribution.
Tree Fire Near Flagstaff Fails To Alarm Officials
In Coconino National Forest a fire started by a burning dead tree near Lower Lake Mary spread little. Control Chief Kenneth Wilson said the blaze posed limited danger as water and guard resources were not dispatched due to the isolation of the area 12 miles south of here.
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Aziz
Cantrel
Coconino National Forest
Here
Kenneth Wilson
Hehtaing
Lake Mary
Weatherstripping In Home Beats Drafts
Weatherstripping options reduce drafts with metal interlocking seals and flexible metal or wood strips. Install on doors and windows by trimming to fit, tacking to sashes, and avoiding painting to keep the seal pliant.
Bookcase as Wall Decoration Shapes Home Interiors
A wall built bookcase blends with the decor and acts as decorative treatment. When filled with books its colorful backs create warmth and vividness, making the unit a subordinate wall feature rather than the focal motif. It can flank a fireplace, window, or doorway and suits remodeling to exploit awkward spaces.
Record Seen In New Home Building Growth Forecast
American Builder says 1950 will see record commercial construction tied to peak residential activity. September marks the fifth straight month of about 100000 new homes started monthly as stores and other structures lag the housing cycle.
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American Builder
Cycne
Paint Brush Bristles Attract Moths and Tips to Prevent
Moths attack paint brush bristles especially animal hair and new brushes. Store brushes in moth proof containers and keep them clean. Tie brushes in paper bags with moth balls for protection when stored in moth-prone areas.
Title Insurance Good Protection For Buyer
Title insurance protects buyers by examining property title before sale and covering past liens taxes or encumbrances. It notes that proper title work reduces risk of future monetary loss and helps safeguard the buyer during the transaction.
Insulating Board Sheathing A Key To Stronger Dwellings
Savannah report notes insulating board sheathing boosts bracing and weather protection, lowers fuel costs, and cash outlay with quicker installation. Experts cite its higher strength versus traditional sheathing and its economy. A separate item: Luther J Ward, accused of stealing Sheriff Connor’s son’s watch during a window washing at Connor’s home.
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Turner
Savannah
Luther J . Ward
Ben Connor
Connor
Paint Judith Home Plan Seeks Low Cost Four-Room Bungalow
Plans for a modest four room bungalow offer a low priced option with a kitchen living room fireplace and picture window two bedrooms a bathroom and closets. An alternate layout links the kitchen to a side porch and breezeway while keeping the same total rooms and varied exterior finishes.
Heating Innovations On Market in 1948-5 Outlook
The 1948-49 heating season shows growing use of radiant heating including baseboards radiators panels and convectors. New products include prefabricated panels automatic valves electronic burner control and compact boilers. Radiators are hidden or integrated into walls and stoves, while stoves and boilers emphasize efficiency and cleaner combustion. Shortages of parts and fuel affect manufacturers and consumers amid rapid innovation.
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University of Alinoa
Ain
Institute of
University of Ilinois
Orange Hose Aids Miners By Reducing Coal Dust
Engineers developed an orange-colored hose for coal mines to wet down dangerous coal dust. The visible hose helps miners locate it quickly in dark tunnels, improving safety and reducing search time compared with the traditional black hose.
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Akron
Popular sidings boost clapboard homes across designs
Clapboards rate as one of the most popular siding choices, especially for Cape Cod or Colonial styles. Wide boards enhance ranch-type houses and variations of many homes. Red cedar, redwood, and white pine remain common, while synthetic materials offer durable options.
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Cape Cod
Nebraska Family Keeps Life in Old Sod House
El Toro California dispatch reports Jerrie T Badger wartime WASP pilot and wife of Marine Lt Guy C Badger has been commissioned in the Air Force Reserve. Badger expects no inter service complications as she takes a new flying status.
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el Toro
Cal
INS
Jerrie T. Badger
WASP
Guy C. Badger
Air Force
Badger
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