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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1950

Page

3

Gas Station To Cost 20000 and Other Local Permits

An estimated 43291 worth of construction is listed in the week’s building permits. The largest project is a divestment of a gas station at 80-584 Fourth Street costing 20000. Other notable permits include a 15000 church project, a 4700 remodel, and various minor home improvements across multiple addresses.

Troy Cummine John J. Mligh Weveles Cgtordano Daniel & Danaher Gasabonne & Maloney Alfred A. Dundon Northern Drive Oakwood Avenue Gow Lawrence Shevlin Rena Woluer Haymond Neitzel Wimgrove Avenue Leo E. Buchanan Fourth Avenue Herbert Purdy Desson Avenae

Large Windows Light Basements at Low Cost

Older homes often have small square basement windows that limit light and ventilation. Expanding window space is the practical answer to brighten basements and support new game rooms, with larger windows bringing in more sunlight and improving air flow.

Design Of Compact Ranch House From The Times Record

A feature on a ranch style home design named Pho Vopekn with a front exterior emphasis. It describes a 2x14 living room, a central hallway to bedrooms and bath, an archway to a dining room, a large attached garage, a U shaped kitchen, and a den or front bedroom layout. The plan offers a full basement, recreation space, and ample storage, with blueprints and prices available from The Times Record in Roy, New York.

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Forced Drafts in Basement Rooms and Dwarf Partitions

Forced draft is needed in basement rooms that cannot be well ventilated naturally. High windows trap stale air heavier than fresh air. A ventilating draft should be installed. A partition extending only part way to the ceiling is called a dwarf partition by architects and builders.

Advice from specialists on proper house painting techniques

Postlaid Oregon advice stresses timing and surface prep for quality results. John G Campbell of Oregon State College extension housing specialist warns against painting in cold below 40F or hot above 80F and advises avoiding direct sun and dusty conditions. Dry surfaces, clean air, and thorough drying after rain are essential before applying paint.

John G. Campbell Oregon State College Extension Weliever Atari Campbell Quinte

Pin-Up Lamps Hang High On Wall For Home Makers

Measurements for hanging pin-up lamps are given by home lighting expert Mary Th Wheeler. Place lamp over furniture so shade bottom is about four inches from the front. near bed, lower edge of shade 24 to 30 inches from mattress top. Use at least a 60 watt bulb in diffusing bowls for reading.

Mary Th Wheeler

Bedroom furnishings grow with built in storage features

Readable segments describe new furniture trends increasing convenience with built in storage. Mentions dressers with jewelry racks and men’s button racks, sliding doors, and compartments for shawls gloves hats and other items. Emphasizes integrated organization in bedroom sets from multiple manufacturers.

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Simplicity Guides Small Home Planning for Lower Costs

Officials urge simple design to reduce maintenance and costs in small homes. They cite Williamsburg and Cape Cod styles for straightforward, honest architecture free of ornate fronts, arguing symmetry and modesty improve dignity while avoiding costly, overcomplicated structures.

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Remedies for Furnishings in Tiny Rooms

The text advises avoiding large furniture to prevent cramped space and recommends compact pieces suited to small rooms. It suggests unobtrusive permanent fixtures, convection radiators, and wall integration, plus light walls and plain patterns to avoid crowding. Mirrors and plain carpeting help enhance perceived space.

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Exploding Chickens Stir Reich Farmer Tale

An eccentric Reich farmer claimed yesterday that his chickens exploded in an odd incident. Authorities found no evidence of explosions or combat involvement, and the farmer’s story remains unverified. Local officials investigate the bizarre claim amid unclear details and confusing testimony.

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Vermont mystery hunter sought for questioning in missing woman case

A Vermont and Massachusetts alert centers on Whittaker a bread salesman missing since the day Mrs. Pieda Langer disappeared near Somerset Vermont North Adams Massachusetts. Whittaker registered at Brattleboro Plats Hotel Oct 26 the same day Langer vanished. He was seen in the area near Somerset and North Adams and has not been located. Authorities say he is married but separated and a general police box in Milford Massachusetts is being used to try to locate him.

Staly Potiee Vermont Massachusetts Gearerdor Lewis S. Whitetaler Brattenora Atty Edward A. John Pieda Langer North Somerset Whittaker Wilmington Bearsburg Jacksonville Wood- Tort Whitlakee Eay Agials Milford Mass

Community church notices and events in Eagle Mills

The official church board meetings and society gatherings are announced for Eagle Mills. Events include the Methodist Church board meeting, W.S.C.S. chain visitation for ten year anniversary, hymn book fund drive, insurance discussions, Christmas program preparations at the Church of Christ, and a December special gifts hymnal campaign. Also listed are upcoming weddings, visits by Canadian relatives, and a Christmas offering drive for the Cleveland Christian Home for Children with a goal of 350.

Eagle Mills Monagy Millon Nelsom Samaritan Hospital Harold Husband Victoria British Columbia Canada Robert Shirley Anne Armstrong Colonie Rey Hi Bison First Presbyterian Church Watervliet Wontah Society of Christian Service E Pam Methodist Church W.S.C.S Averill Park Methodist Church WSO Charles FE. Vogt C. Guthrodt Church ‘of Christ Board of Teasteds Lillian Prench Board of Frosters Allan W.ler Church of Christ, Disciples Thelma Bebhany J Santa Claus Servic Nnit Sant Cleveland Inday Schoo Asade For & Christan Worl

Hotel Greeters Of District Meet In Troy

Hotel Greeters of America district dinner in Troy highlights unity and service as Franklin Milan reports on new officers, travel promotion slogan, and plans for a December Christmas party at the Hendrick Hudson hall with committee roles and refreshments.

Troy Franklin Milan Denver Hotel Greeters of America Thoraday Jnte Hendrick Hudssom Miller United States Lea A.cucley Hendrick Hudson Thomas A. Dendrew Chester McLaughlin

Deer Hick Home Bureau Unit Meeting Minutes

The Deer Hick Home Bureau Unit held a Wednesday Grange Hall meeting with Ralph Akin presiding. Officers Elizabeth McMahon and Micholas Tate presented reports. 59 members attended as project readers including Mrs Arnold Nite and Mrs Earl Johnston announced enrollments and displays.

Big Ogden John Skit Glens Falls Mel John J. Sewell Eileef Herrington Deer- Hick Home Bureau Grange Hall Ralph Akin Elizabeth McMahon Micholas Tate Ralph Button Arnold Nite Earl Johnston

Community League Social Hints at Town Hall Tonight

Grafton Estella Elman returns from St Marys Hospital this week. The Community League will sponsor a social at the Town Hall this evening. Karl Wagar Clifford Axon and George Gundrum left Tuesday for a hunting trip to Maine. Miss Peggy Egan returned home from the Samaritan Hospital. Mrs Edith Bonesteat and Robert M Coobradt noted illness. Chauncey Bonesteet shot a 15 pound deer first day of season after hunting about four hours. Gladys Morse injured in automobile crash returned home from Lennard Hospital Tuesday and remains confined to bed. Grafton Home Bureau to meet Tuesday evening at church hall with Mrs Allen Hayner present. lesson on Aging Successfully by Mrs Mary Fancy. Norine Hager of Rensselaer County Home Bureau taught sewing machine cleaning and adjusting to Mrs Frank Doutilel and others Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Grafton Estella Elman St. Mary's Hospital Community League Town Hall Karl Wagar Clifford Axon George Gundrum Maine Peggy Egan Chauncey Bonesteet Gladys Morse Lennard Hospital Phe Grafton Home Bureau Church Hall Allen Hayner Home Bureau Wll Mary Fancy Unis Paris Norine Hager Rensselaer Dounly Home Bureau Frank Doutilel Charles Sim ‘Mons Frank Babcock Donald MacDonald Beward Johnson

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