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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1950
Page
4
The article outlines a 31 by 23 foot Princeton style home with clapboard exterior and gray trim. It details a large living room, dining room, kitchen nook, three bedrooms, two baths, eleven closets, a lavette, and built in china closets, plus a spacious garage and multiple architectural features.
The article discusses arranging sinks stoves and refrigerators for efficiency and describes shelving plans around work areas. It advises placing a floor to ceiling cabinet near the dining room door for easy serving and storage, with careful shelf spacing for glassware and dishware.
A home maintenance guide explains flashing seals vulnerable joints to stop water intrusion. Copper flashing is economical and durable, with methods for valleys dormers chimneys and brick joints to ensure watertight edges and proper nail and mortar integration.
The article weighs central city versus suburban site choices for a new home. It advises considering family needs, proximity to work and amusements, and then consulting a knowledgeable real estate dealer to identify suitable neighborhoods and assess property values and future prospects.
A reader asks about replacing mortar with roof cement and proper flashing for windows and doors. The reply notes moisture in a wall caused by cold inner air and suggests rock wool insulation blown into all walls as a remedy.
The Cambridge Bridge Luncheon Club met with Mrs John D Wager on Tuesday. At the Cambridge Clerk Club annual meeting, officers for the coming year were elected including President Rev Lestie M Anoney Vice President Rev Fred BR Brown Secretary Rev Jack M We and Chaplain Rev J Rodney Beal.
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