City Issues Permits for Week Totaling 920 906
Comsessioner John J. Mitchell announced 920 906 construction permits issued in the week. Largest permit valued at 9 500 goes to Rev Leon Bermidt for remodeling three floors at 200 Second Avenue into six apartments. Other permits cover single family dwelling on Central Avenue 6 000, remodeling 2008 Fifth Avenue 2 500, damages repair at 1649 Fifth Avenue 800, 1212 Fifth Avenue sandblasting 800, and roof work at 234 Fourth Street 435.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea
John J. Mitchell
Leon 8. Bermidt
Second Avenue
Walter Woodka
Central Avenue
Louis H. Cherie
Fifth Avenue
Ruth Bryson
B. Garrett
Peter Paladino
Fourth Street
Uutall & New
Doorways and Doors Add Character to Homes
The doorway should be carefully planned as a focal point of a building conveying dignity. Reproductions of antique doors enhance architecture and cost little more than plain doors. Builders warn against economizing on doors as exterior use can cause warping and cracking, increasing costs beyond the door’s price.
Basement Showers Convenient and Practical
A basement shower is described as a practical and inexpensive convenience for a family with active youths. It highlights summer use for beachgoers and outdoor workers, noting steel shower cabinets come in various sizes and styles.
West Haven Cape Cod cottage adapta tion by Home of the Week Plan Service
The Want Haven model highlights wide front picture windows and a practical two floor plan. West Haven features a 16 000 foot footprint, first floor living unit with second floor unfinished, flexible attic option, rear hall stairs and built in storage. Kitchen is U shaped with central sink and breezeway potential and built in ironing board, dining room has two corner closets and a large picture window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Want Haven
Cape Cod
West Haven
Home Building Plan: West Haven Style Closet Drawers
The article describes a house plan featuring closets and storage drawers under eaves in front and rear rooms. It highlights cross light from two exposures, white clapboard siding with green shutters, and green fire-resistant shingles. It notes optional substitutes and roof insulation, with plans available through the Home Building Editor in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Haven
Wilte
Providence
Color Choice For Woodwork Difficult
Readers discuss woodwork color trends with brighter schemes and light woodwork favored over dark finishes. White or cream woodwork is recommended when possible, with matching to wall backgrounds or wall colors. The note notes how light tones visually expand small interiors and avoid dark, glossy surfaces. An unrelated line mentions Williamsbarre resident William Ro Damon celebrating his moneteth birthday with neighbors.
Protects Shrubbery During Outdoor Painting Work
A brief note urges canvas covers to shield shrubs from paint splatter during exterior painting. Using protective material takes little time and can prevent damage to plants.
GALLON TER ROOM Form toeweent outside repaint
Fragmentary OCR style note describes an outside repaint task and unknown quantities or costs. Contains unclear phrases and many unreadable terms, but implies work to repaint exterior areas and totemic or decorative elements. No clear people, dates, places, or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
Old Principles for Small House Design Guidelines
A historic outline promotes rectangular outer walls and minimal corners to reduce waste. It advocates standard lumber lengths, back-to-back plumbing in one-story sections, coordinated heating plans, and stock millwork for factory efficiency, stressing careful planning and familiar construction methods. The piece also notes student involvement in drama and a cattle judging contest with several local towns participating.
Latham Kiwanis Club Plans Dinner Event
Members of the Latham Kiwanis Club completed plans to attend an interstate dinner in Latham in honor of Hugh Jackson of Palo Alto California, president of the Kowany International, hosted by the Albans Club. Contributions were received for the Christmas street lighting project. Edgar Sifiman and John MarAuiaster received first year perfect attendance awards. William Coleman and Eugene Thereux spoke about their occupations. The meeting date shifted to Monday due to Thanksgiving.
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Latham Kiwanis ‘Club
Hugh Jackson
Palo Alto
Cal
Kowany International
Albans K. ‘Club
Edgar Sifiman
John MarAuiaster
Wiliam Coleman
Eugene Thereux
Latham Farmer
Jectrician
Crnespords Us
Australian Aborigine Studies Voice and the Melba Conservatory
A report on Harold Blair, a 24 year old Aboriginal singer from Australia, becoming the first of his tribe admitted to the Dame Nellie Melba Conservatory in Melbourne. Under Todd Duncan, he aims to break new ground for Indigenous Australians in classical music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
GPA
Brisbane
Harold Blair
Melbourne
Todd Duncan
Necro Haryione
Sixtibe
Tralia
Blas
Marjorie Lawrence
Warner
Anwar
Duncan
Byrn
Schubert
Automatic Radiant Heating for Cozy Homes
The bureau explains automatic central heating with radiantly fired plants. Ensure adequate operating ranges for severe and mild weather and distribution near the door for ankle height comfort. Radiant heating works with coal oil or gas and with hot water steam, using radiators panels or convectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Jack Frost
Bureau
Chimney Pots Add Picturesque Finish to Homes
Chimney pots, a stylish feature, vary in form from simple colonial pots to English Gothic and Georgian designs. They enhance the house’s look for city, suburban, or country estates, with an apex height no less than two feet above peaks and at least three feet above flat roofs. the pot flue should not be smaller than the chimney flue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Square Walls Need Break In Rigid Lines
A square box room can be made more interesting by adding architectural features to break the timid wall line. Built in cupboards take up space, especially in the corners. A simple chair rail helps if the top seems too high. These additions extend with the woodwork, breaking up wall space and unifying the room.
Fort Worth Pet Show Entry Withdrawn Amid Odd Confusion
A Fort Worth resident withdrew a pet skunk from an all city pet show after a disrupted moment. The youth explained he went home amid the confusion and scent concerns as officials noted the incident.
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Fort. Worth
Tex
Fort Worth
Skunk
Lgone
Seodorizg
Winter Storage Tips for Awnings and Fabric Care
For winter storage ensily dissolves and canvas should be dry and taut. Inspect awnings for wear in fall, wash fabric with mild soap, repair seams, and apply waxed stitching. Coat with awning paint or paraffin turpentine solution to prevent mildew and rot. Store by hanging on wooden racks, not folded, and keep metal slats maintained.
Dining Alcove Location in Adjoining Living Room
An efficient home layout places the dining alcove directly adjoining the living room forming an ell. This creates informal convivial entertaining without a formal dining room. Bleached walnut dinette chairs blend with the living room, seating for eight, corner cabinet, and glass shelves for decor.
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Watervliet
Marvin
Wall Paper & Paint Co
Fifth Ave
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Troy
Cloof Conti
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Congress St
Sth Ave
Trey
Mec Taco
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Alexander
Gerege
Crection
Gundersen
Wallamsburg
Mass
Wiliam Ro Damon
Waliamsbarc
Danzis Roofing Co
Troy Me
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Ramon Lucey
John F. Lucey
Albany and
Easton
Dramatic Club
Chuck Harris
Misa Eileen Moody
Central School
Patricia Burkin
B. F. Tillotsson
Charles Mosher
Greenwich
Gerald Connor
Rae Gillis
Jobo Boyles
James Nulty
Greenwich Central School
W. F. Tillotson
Latham Kiwanis Club
Castleton
Reformed Church Ladies Aid Society
Henry Metzger
Trinity Evancelical Lutheran Church
Fred Miller
Minerva Heimer
Tami Ewanesteai Lutheran Hatch
Emmanuel Reformed Church
Trenkagiong Dey
Hans Tenn
Marton Marstove
Omom
Sant Boers
Feertpion
Ben-Tan Flase
Oriorioholiociorioei
Bos Scmarpy
Stokor
Toca
Aan
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Avery United
Pemena
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