Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 47, Number 5, Decatur, Adams County, 7 January 1949 — Page 7

RIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1949

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11 .Better and safer use of elec:ity” will be the general theme ■ the Adams county rural electric odl to be the Decatur h“'school oh Thursday Jahy 13, at 1 p'.tn. • * “rirnarily designed to show the ails of the electric plan used on ny farms, the school will be of - .'.ar ' ohrsSeem ) Change oom Shape roperly chosen colors for walls ceilings can change the apent shape of a room, [any old houses have ceilings; ch are too high in proportion other dimensions of the rooms, s is especially true when a ni is furnished with low, modg 1 1 furniture with simple lines. ne way to make a high ceil--3 appear lower Is to paint the ing and walls of the room the le 'color. In some cases, it is — isable io ufce a darker shade V/t the celling. qj or an exceptionally high ceil- * use a dark color and paint IST only the celling but about a down each wall. Place moldor narrow wallpaper over the i where this dark color meets lighter color below it. or a ceiling that is too low., <e the ceiling lighter than the Is. Another decorator’s trick make a ceiling seem higher is use vertical striped wallpaper <\a floral design whidli reaches ■ n the baseboard to the ceiling. 1

I YES- * - f 1 Mill inspect your wiring for overloads and fire hazard, conditions, — also give information about the ® wiring you should have to carry vour appliance load—- . "I (,! J • At A Small Cost To Yqu ! *U / <ll 'I I •»• » ’ «♦ R. R. SPEAKMAN >r. r , ’ -1 R. R. 6 Phone 8613 Attend the Electric School sos VJfuk'ote’information for YOU!

4 ,4 if r.i , ’H,r tl.ft ‘t * » <*'••<* ’ t'. I «,T »jaV .41 . . . ■ 1 * . • >•• . ! REDDY KILOWATT INVITES YOU TQ ATTENQ THE FREE “ADEQUATE WIRING” FROGRAM W hM JANUARY 13, 1 P. M. /> LAW HIGH SCHOOL GYM pecatur k This program will he of special interest to f arm ani * home owners. X< Films and demonstrations will be presented on farm and home wiring, proper fusing of motars and other equipment, and the use of electrical appliances. Z c O r OD Y KILOWATT This program is being sponsored by the Adfor • TJ| Vr / 'J\ ams County Extension Service in conjunction /KV' I/'IL \ with the Indiana & Michigan Electric Company, Decatur Power & Light. Decatur Chamber of n / f Commerce, and your appliance dealers, electrical [V/zA 1 contractors. and insurance underwriters. /r l v/l J wX^< t •” !■ . • i iGHffn fxffi) Indiana Michigan xjio' UtCIMIC J j coom

interest not only to rural men and womeh bill also tol city*people; and' the general public is encouraged* attend.’' 1 '- ■' '“-"'W' 1 The school will emphasize the importance of adequate elhctric wiring for better and safer service in the home, around the barn and other buildings. Realizing that old,, outdated, wiring is still in use on many farms and city homes, and that the average person fails to’ realize the danger of improper wiring and overloading of current, were the principal reasons for planning the school. The school is under the direction of County Agent L. E. Archbold and is sponsored by the following: City of Decatur; the Indiana & Michigan' Electric Co.; REMC; Agriculture Extension Service; Purdue Extension; and various local insurance agents, electricians and appliance dealers. A Waif Disney color film is part of the informative program and will depict the lighting of homes from the time of the cave man to the present time. Lee McConnel of the Indiana and Michigan Electric Company will present an illustrated lecture showing wiring needs for adequate service, safety abd the elimination of fire hazards. A humorous panel will show the many troubles “L. V. (low voltage) Jones” and • family • run into with an inadequate wiring system. Miss Margaret Buchan will demonstrate the proper use of appliances, in particular emphasize the service of current and appliances in the home, such as proper'lighting; increased uses of the vacuum cleaner, electric dish washer, garbage disposal units, etc. The entire pro- | gram will be interspersed with interesting short topics and motion 1 pictures.

Building Production Rises Production of building materials in' 1948 Was about 5 perceht greater than in 1947; according to the Department of Commerce. Output In August, the last month for'Which statistics were avallabU at the 'time bf the Department's report, was the highesfot the year for such major materials as lumber, cement, gypsum board, gypsum lath and some clay products. August shipments of asphalt shin- . gles and roll roofing, In which'a production record of about 70,090,000 squares was set last year, were nearly 9,000,009 squares. A square 'of hoofing covers 100 square feet. ■' • ' " x!—- . ■ taM WMfe A machine shed is considered an inexpensive building for a farmer to ( shed Will pay for Itself by prevent I I ing rapid nisting and depreciation ; lof m’a'dhlnery." ‘ ' ’ The most popular type of machine' shed Is open along both sides ■ and closed at the ends. It Is covered by a gable roof which extends a few feet out from each Requiring a minimum amount of material, the open-sided shed can be constructed economically and quickly. It shelters machinery from the sun and from rain and snow in ordinary circumstances. Because the roof provides virtually all the protection afforded by this sort of structure, it is important piat it be sound and weathertight. Fire-resistant asphalt roofing meets this need and, at the same time, its inexpensiveness contributes to - ,:low-cost construction. Colored roofing can add I materially to the appearance of an | unsightly shed which otherwise might detract from the overall ap-i pearance of a farm. AnOthfer popular type of shed' is enclosed completely and includes a repair shop at one end. This arrangement makes all machinery conveniently accessible for repair regardless of the weather. Some farmers prefer to have both types, an Open-sided shed for storing bulky machinery and an enclosed shed for smaller implements and repair work.

“Queen of Finishes” I The word varnish comes from the word "Bernice"—the name of a beautiful blonde queen of ancient Egypt. A beautiful blonde" finish fbr modern furniture is Lucaspar Varnish Stain in Light Oak. For sale at Arnold & Klenk. 'lnc. adv. f LOOS S2O to S3OO 'Mtffait fyutowit 1 QUICKLY AND MADE ' Etlsjr ‘to l qimlify—Liberal < mil — r 1 Rowiy ruh-n'OMpply—Call ur phone I * “Detail) without obligation" ! LOCAL LOAN Dependable COMPANY Incorporated |' Brock Jtw«BulMih J—Ground flew Oecatar, Indiana Phene i-J-7 • ' Loam arranged in nearby , j towns and licinity J INSURANCE : Leo “Dutch” Ehinger FIRE - WIND - AUTO >' 720 No. 3rd St. Phone 570

THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

THE DRUMMOND is a Cape Cod style, story-and-a-half house with a one-car attached garage. The first floor of this charming home has a living room with a screened porch opening from one end; a moderh, stepsaving, completely cabineted kitchen-dinette combination, with a broom and general storage cabinet on the inside wall; and a small bedroom which can also be used as a den, office or library. The second floor has two bedrooms, a sewing room or nursery' and plenty of all-important roomy closet space. A pleasing feature of The Drummond is the front hall. Any room can be reached from it without entering another first. The side entrance hall gives handy access to the gar-

lasi Minnie Roof Inspection Vital A last-minute roof inspection is advisable in order to avoid repetition of the damage caused by last winter’s heavy storms. Water which penetrates a roof can seep into the sidewalls of a house, cracking plaster, staining wallpaper and paint and otherwise damaging the building and its contents. To determine whether water is likely to work its way through a roof during the winter, examine the underside of the roof deck for small, exciting leaks. If there are indications that water has penetrated slightly, it is prob'able‘that worse damage will occur. While new roofing occasionally can be repaired, the first leak in a roof usually means the shingles should be replaced. Chances of roof damage will be reduced if gutters and down spouts are kept free cf leaves, twigs and other debris. If drainage is not good, water can back up under shingle tabs. INSPECT CEMENT BLOCKS Cement blocks should be dry when placed in a wall. High qual ity cement blocks should have straight edges and corners and should meet strength, absorption and moisture content tests. RUTHLESS AND ROOFLESS In parts of cmna, it is permls sible for creditors to carry away the roof of a man’s house if he fails to pay his debts. Trade in a Good "own — De ’•'ur

age, basement, kitchen, downstairs lavatory and bedroom. There is a convenient coat closet in each hall: Frame construction with wide siding covers t;he exterior walls. The roof is covered with asphalt shingles. And the front wall is veneered with brick. The main body of the house is 30’ x 28’ with full basement. The overall dimensions are 46’ x 28'. The floor area is 906 square feet with 19,932 cubic feet exclusive of the garage.’ For further information about THE DRUMMOND, write the Small House Planning Bureau, St. Cloud, Minn.

Asphalt Has History Os 5,000 Years Service

One of America's most versatile building materials was used 5,000 years ago to make temple baths in Mesopotamia watertight. The same material calked the cracks in Noah’s Ark. It served to waterproof the pyramids and helped preserve the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings. Today, asphalt is an integral part of many of the materials which make the modern home weathertight. The uses of asphalt in home construction range from roofing to the insulation on electric cables. Until about 30 years ago, asphalt was obtained largely from natural asphalt "lakes," such as the one in Trinidad, where petroleum gathered in pools on the earth’s surface. When the sun Evaporated the lighter oils, an asphalt residue remained. Once A Nuisance Now, however, asphalt is produced scientifically in oil refineries. It is residue which remains after oils, gasoline and other products are separated from the crude petroleum. Before they realized the value of this residue, petroleum engineers considered it a waste (product, a nuisance in refinery operation. The main use of asphalt is in paving, but it has hundreds of other uses in dozens of other industries. in most products, only a little asphalt is needed and it merges its identity with that of other ingredients. Asphalt’s greatest use in home construction is in roofing. The same waterproofing qualities which

I Your Presence is Urgently Requested! I I BE TQ ATTEND THE I I ADAMS COUNTY I I ScAml | Decatur High School - Thurs. Jan. 13-1 KM. WE ARE PROUD TO HELP SPONSOR TRE ELECTRIC SCHOOL AND ESPECIALLY WISH TO URGE THE ATTENDANCE OF EVERY MAN AND WOMAN WHO USES ELECTRICITY IN YOUR BUSINESS OR tN THE HOME. DON’T TAKE A CHANCE WITH ELECTRICITY-GET THE FACTS! 1 Use More Electricity - But Use It Wisely! I I City of Decatur I

i caused asphalt to be used in buildI Ing the pyramids are the reason i asphalt roofing now is used on most American homes. The De- ■ partment of Commerce says the i asphalt roofing industry is supply- ■ ing 84 percent of all the roofing required in the United States. Asphalt has other uses on the I roof, the largest exposed area of . a house. Asphalt saturated felt is , laid under the shingles'to increase . i the weather-tightness of the root, i Asphalt cement often is used to . cement down shingle tabs. Asphalt Halts Water Roof gutters are kept from rust ’ \ ing by liquid asphalt paint. AsI \ phalt is also an ingredient in a ’ | rust-preventive paint for window I and door screens. Asphalt is the base of some materials used to waterproof basement walls. An asphalt emulsion sometimes is used in construction of basement floors. Building contractors Use asphalt as a spray for office and ’ apartment house walls, where it acts as a backing for the applica- ’ tion of plaster. In certain sections iof the United States, asphalt is I I used extensively in the construe- ’ | tion of adobe clay homes. — i KEEP OLD ROOF ON ! Old roofing rarely needs to be ■ i removed before new roofing is api j lied. Asphalt shingles, for ex : ample, can be laid on top of any ’ weatherworn roofing except slate j or tile. The old roof gives added j protection and reduces cost. I I - i Trade In a Good Town — Decatur

SMALL HOUSE PLANNING BUREAU St. Cloud, Minnesota Please send me more information, without obligation, about the plan features and the type of construction used in the house as pictured in the Daily Democrat NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE

Something New Has Been Added Daily Democrat Degins New Added Feature

A brand new House Plans Feature offering a series of 52 small homes—one a week for 1949 —with working blueprints and complete building specifications available, j,tarts today as another regular feature of the Daily Democrat. The new program is made possible through the cooperation of the Small House Planning Bureau of St. Cloud, Minnesota. This firm’s designs were selected after careful stiidy from many that were available, and will be furnished to the readers of this area through Metro Associated Services Inc. of New York City, which supplies the Democrat With newspaper mats. The Planning Bureau is headed by J. E. Erickson and W. A. Nierem garten, both registered architects and both specialists in small house designs for the average Americans. The Bureau has descriptive material of each design, which it will send to all readers who request It, without obligation. Readers will receive full information by sending

NOTE TO HUSBANDS The average housewife washes approximately six tons of dishes every year. Illusion of Warmth Bedroom seem cold? Try painting it in a vzarm color scheme. Petal Pink Kern-Tone walls . Woodwork in Peach Luco-Kwik. With flowery drapes and bedspread—a sunny picture. For sale at Arnold & K'.enk, Inc. adv.

Get The Facts About Electricity At The Electric School, Jan. 13 Contract Wiring Commercial Industrial RtvH r r House Wiring EROLE & KIESS North 12th St. Phone 212

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in the coupon found on this page. The Bureau guarantees to answer all inquiries, and to fill all orders for blueprints within 24 hours after they are received. The working drawings consist of floor plans, elevations, detail of construction, a list of the lumber and milling work required, specifications, legal contract blanks and other information essential to constructing a house. The blueprints and complete package must be ordered directly from the Small Housfe Planning Bureau. The Bureau has distributed more than 20,000 sets of blueprints on specific order after inquiry from readers. Their small house designs have been published in many papers throughout the country through the Associated Press and have attracted wide reader attention. Combined with the first installment today of the Builder’s Page will be included added information for the Electrical School to be held here on January 13.

Trade In a Good Town — Decatur INSURANCE FOR ALL YOUR HEEDS Are You Fully Covered? Walter J. Bockman Phone 3