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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1949
Page
1
Advice to housewives on keeping linoleum looking new through proper cleaning and finishing. Sweep with a soft brush, dust with a dry mop, wash with mild soap and lukewarm water, and avoid flooding. Lacquer finished floors may be renewed with wax or wax emulsion, while waxed floors require wax removal before refinishing.
Commissioner of Buildings John J. Mitchell reports sixteen permits issued for the week ending yesterday with an estimated expenditure of 9,608 most for repairs and renovations. One permit covers a new garage at 501 Pawling Avenue for 1,000. Other permits include stairway at 12 House Avenue 200. residence at 661 Seventh Avenue 540. convert storefront at 207 Monroe into two apartments 700. retaining wall at 2144 Burdett Avenue 200. roof, gable repair at Broadway and Third Street 1,000. windows at Washington Place 125. fountain at 52 Second Avenue 900. addition at 111 Winter Street 1,000. front porch at 335 Seventh Avenue 40. glazing at 104 Ninth Street 400. remodel second floor at 233 Sixteenth Street 1,000. front porch at 1618 Fifth Avenue 130. residence at 726 Fourth Avenue 350. residence at 650 First Avenue 398. residence at 1673 Fifth Avenue 1,000.
The Mizpah Class of the Newtonville Church School will be entertained at the home of Mrs George Mallette this evening with Mrs Gerald France in charge of the business session. The Playmakers of Albany present a three act play The Show Off in the Newtonville Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Thursday at 8 PM. Tickets available from Hi Club members.
The text describes bathroom decor using a sea green paint on walls and ceiling, with a delicate under the sea stencil design in varied color schemes. It notes gold, black, coral, and salmon combinations, and features coarse net curtains tied with a string of small seashells.
A home modernization authority lists ten essentials for a modern kitchen. They include modern equipment, ample hot water, practical layouts, comfortable working heights, adequate storage, proper lighting, scientific ventilation, sanitary surfaces, compact work areas, and harmonious decorative treatment.
The president of the American Savings and Loan Institute argues that home price should not exceed twice annual income times two percent and monthly payments should be limited to one quarter or one fifth of income. Bromfield cites the experience of savings and loan executives supporting the plan to balance loan interest installments and taxes with income.
Twenty individuals were granted citizenship at a Naturalization Court session led by Supreme Court Justice William H. Murray on Friday afternoon. Recipients include Margaret Meher, Berthany Miller, Anna Hegner, Nancy Santore, Renaselaer, Theresa Rinaldi, Joan Wiley, Anna Requate, Meta Nussbaum, Jeanette Wishner, Anna Ehmier, Christian Ehmier, Barbara Murphy, Margaret Little, Dorothy Myers, Emma Greenwald, Edith Burns, and others with addresses listed in Rensselaer and nearby towns. The report notes Edgar Luther Jr. remains confined to Leonard Hospital for medical treatment following an operation.
The Thurntay Afternoon Dessert Bridge Club met at Mrs. Jacob W. Pitnay's home for dessert and two tables of contract were played afterward with awards to Mrs. Sidney W. Hewitt and Mrs. C. B. Mowkina. The club will meet again June 2 at Mrs. Ethel Perry's home.
Mrs Gladys Huntler hosted a hooked rug class, while guests from Troy Schenectady and Middletown visited area residents. Rev Maxwell attended the Baptist State Convention in Burlington and various locals returned from Putnam Memorial Hospital. The North Bennington High School choir prepared for the New England Mic Festival in Old Orchard Maine with several local escorts.
Engle Mills Mee Harlan Hoteime returns today from surgery at a hospital. Mrs Paul RK Kaippel and others mourn the accident that left Latry Rienle injured while at Trea High School. John Wisen and Rev. John Wisen attended a theatre event, and church leaders in Cortland County organized a three charge district presidency.
Shushan Mr and Mrs Irving Tucker move to Concord New York visitors Miss Amy Lecen visits Cambridge hospital Mrs Betty Peters operates at McClellan Hospital Grange indoor carnival May 27 proceeds to church fund Betts Corners Eagle M Mills Home Bureau meets at Mrs George Lansing's Betts Corners Third food lesson Low Cost Meals led by Mrs Lansing Health lesson on Food Refrigeration by Mrs Alfred Shaver Mrs Henry J Sidford presides Next meeting June 15 Pinewoods Avenue Road covered dish luncheon at noon
Vermin proof storage shelves designed for bulk foods and canned goods. Adjustable white bins offer dustproof protection with front labels or holders. Sets include vermin resistant skins and clip-on fronts for identification in specialized storage rooms.
The article stresses privacy in selecting bedroom locations within a home. It advises that bedrooms should open directly to a common hall, avoiding passage through other rooms. It emphasizes proper bed placement, adequate ventilation, and daylight at some point each day.
Insulation and correct material choices reduce heat loss through walls ceilings and floors. The text explains conduction radiation and air exchange as heat loss modes and notes the Federal Housing Act has no specific insulation mandate, leaving selection to architects.
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