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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-06
Painting A WoII Calls For Skill, Patience and Thought

Just as the Army plans it's man. euvers, plan the steps to making your painting a success. Have sup plies ready. Don't follow the anna teur's custom of attacking the walls armed only with brush and bucket. Gather together ingredients and utensils as you do when baking a cake.
 What To Use
 1. Water-thinned paint; ?. Wa ter: 3. Enptiy quart or pint bottle for measuring water; 4. Brush or paint roller; 5. Metal bucket (also flat pan for holding paint, if roller is used); 6. Paddle for mixing paint (broken yardstick will dol; 2. Wall primer if surface is "tempera- mental" (more about this, laterD 8. Putty for cracks and sandpaper for smoothing; g. Old newspapers; 10. Dry cloth for dusting of walls; damp cloth for wiping up hy-away paint drops.
 You'll need sturdy stepladder to reach high places (the household size is convenien0. This eliminates fancy footwork. on scaffolds. AL though the painter who works for you when he isn't of fighting can hop around without mishap on pre- cariouS perches, it's best for you to stay on solid surfaces and not in- vite accidents!
 Clean Surface
 Surfaces to be painted should al- HAA al SsA ShoTN would put on makeup after a grueling day in the garden, should paint be applied over grime. Re- nlove loose dirt, wipe walls carefully with a dry cloth. Unusually dirty spots, such as appear over radia- tors, can be cleaned with putty type wallpaper cleaner. Grease spots and finger marks must be handled with special care. If you can't wash oil the mark, cover the spot with thin coat of shellac.
 Crack camou1aging comes next With putty, fill the cracks after gently scooping out loose particles and making a little trough of thu crack. Apply, according to direc' tions on the package.
 Suction Walls Some wal surfaces are "tempera mental and have what is knowl as suction. In easy language, thi means that portions of the wall ar more thirsty than others. Suction is apt to cause streaking of deepe paint colors, although light tints us ually do not show streaking. Wall paper often has uneven suction be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-06
Plan Assembly Line BuiIdinqS

If necessary materials are made available, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company can turn out 48,- 900 small two-bedroom homes an- nually by assembly technique, P. w. Litchfield, chairman of the board of Goodyear, has informed Wilson w. Wyatt, National Housing Administrator.
 MT. Litchfield reports that the company was prepared to make use of idle war plants in various areas to manufacture the assembled houses at the rate of 157 daily through it's subsidiary, Wingfoot Homes, Inc, to help meet the hous- ing demands of veterans. The houses would sell at the factory for less than $2,5O0 and would be delivered ready for occupancy with complete bathroom and kitchen fix lures, built-in beds, bureaus, closets mirrors and cabinets.
 The dwellings are 26 feet long and 8 feet wide. Telescoped wings are punched out at the delivery sitt to convert the house into T. shaped unit. A sample house ha been erected on a busy corner il Washington, D. C., after havint been hauled by truck from thu pilot" assembly plant at Litchf1elt Park, Ariz., where production on limited scale has been under wa! ] for several months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-06
d Hard Work Required in Repairing Home
BuiIt-In Furniture Hos Use. BeoutY

Among the more discouraging as- poets of buying furniture are the compromises that often have to be made between utility, esthetics and the pocketbook.
 Right here is where built-in fur- niture proves the biggest blessing. If Q built-in unit is designed for maximum utility and neatly con- structed 1t can hardly go wrong no matter what the rest of the room is like. If it is finished to match the walls or woodwork it be- comes so inconspicuous as to be al- most invisible. Tn any case it will leave the spotlight to the individual pieces that really deserve 1t.
 Built-ins have other merits, too. AS a rule they save space-or seem to, because they make room look less crowded. In oddly shaped rooms with dinky receSseS or low hanging caves, @ built-in arrange ment can make use of space that no average-proportioned, free. standing piece would ever it into. And what a boon to the housekeep- CT! No pushing and hauling or back-breaking gymnastics to get at the two-inch space behind or the four-inch space underneath.
 What to use for materials? The oretically, the answer is, whatever you can afford-from softwood lum- ber or shelving to fine-grained hardwood plywood. Today 1t is more likely to be whatever you can turn up by scrounging. All of the pos- abilities are in such short produc- ton and long demand that even a small bit takes hunting for.
 A good plywood like walnut or oak will run into more money, of course, but 1t will also offer the surface beauty of a fine piece of furniture. The United States Plywood Corpor- ation announces that 1t can provide (production permitting) a heavy thirteen-sixteenths-inch plywood for furniture in woods to match the thinner quarter-inch paneling or the F1exwood (veneer on fabric) used for walls. Before long the com pany hopes to issue set of work Ing drawings for a collection of designs that a carpenter can put together on the job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-06
Midget Basement Cuts Building Costs
mn NRA aerVicel

A MINIATURE basement" de- signed to shave 10 per cent off the construction costs of the new post war house in one inventive archi- tect's clever plan to beat the rapid rise of prices in home building.
 Although midget-sized, the pro- posed basement is actually Q com pact utility heating room which, according to its designed, Archi- tect Randolph Evans, heats a house as adequately as full base ment at 10 per cent less cost.
 The house plan for the smaller sealed basement-useS concrete pier-type foundation and basement excavation is only to the frost line, giving, the architect says, the ad- vantages of a sunken heating unit generating heat below first floor level without the expense of full basement construction. To keep the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-06
YANKEE THRIFT
FACIAL FOR HOUSES
FANCY PLACE

The U. s. Veterans Hospital at Albuquerque, N. M., houses 2S0 patients and a personnel of 25O. Od distinctive Spanish-Pueblo design, the hospital was constructed at a cost of $1 ,250,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-06

floors warm, furnace heat circu- lates in an 18-inch space under heath the major floor area of the house.
 The heating room is accessible from the kitchin or an outside stairway which also permits easy removal of ashes. Planned for coal heat, the "simpli-fire" room as It has been named, is adaptable to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-06
Odds nnds Ends
NO CLOSE SHAVE

Grass has made luxuriant growth and lawnmowerS have already been used at least once this spring. Since close cropping is bad for a new lawn, set the mower so that it leaves one and one-half to two inches of stubble. Heavy clippings can be raked off to be added to the corn- post pile or spread as mulch.
 SLEEP IN COMFORT
 In your bedroom-comfort is the basis for arrangement of your fur niture. In the summer you'll natur- ally want beds placed where you'll get a cooling breeze-and in winter -out of draughts. If you're blessed with lots of room-arrange one cor- ner with 8 desk and lamp for Q study corner. Put a bookcase there for reading in bed. Above au-have room to move about in!
 YANKEE THRIFT We know man that went to great expense and trouble to pur- chase and lay old pine floors in a home he was restoring in Colonial style-only to have 8 Yankee farm neighbor caution him not to rip up those floors (the ones he had just laid for there is "still plenty of wear in 'em yeti"
 FACIAL FOR HOUSES
 Many Waterbury home owners have wasted no time in getting their homes painted now that the wal is over. One street we know of al- ready has five houses in the process of being painted. Certainly looks good.
 FANCY PLACE
 The U. s. Veterans Hospital al Albuquerque, N. M., houses &s patients and a personnel of 250. Od distinctive Spanish-Pueblo design the hospital was constructed at cost of $1 ,250,00o.
 DOT TO RESCUE Cornell University entomologaSt emphasizing the value of DOT il growing potatoes and certain frri crops, say increased potato outpu averaged 46 bushels an acre wher DOT was used to control weedi Ninety-seven to 98 per cent con trol of codling noth-nlajor appl pest-also is obtained by DD1 7 where former sprays provided onl 60 per cent control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-06

other types of heating units.
 The house plan itself gives spaciousness to small rooms by ex- tensive use of windows. Two of the three bedrooms have corner windows and the ell-shaped live ing-dining room has one long wall of windows and doors opening out on a terrace at the back for privacy.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27

900, In round figures. compared
with 900 in 1915.
The coming year will no, be a
feValuation year. so that real cs-
tate' Tor the most part. will re-
main at the same valuation. I'M
less there have been changes by
additions OF loses, OF other dam
age. Both the city and the coun-
~ VIII use the same standard of
values for motor vehicles.
While the law requires assess
ments during January and most
OF II is actually done during that
period OF time, great numbers OF
properties are registered later
than that, often by extensions
permitted by the city and county
governing bodies.
The work OF assessing property
will start on New Years day or
the day following and will con-
tinuc until the job is completed.
CITY and county officials are anX-
iouS that property owners give
In their holdings early in the
month.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27

New machinery is expected to
begin arriving early OF INDIAN
nary, under priorittrs permitted BY
reason OF the fire emergency. and
expectations arc that the equip
ment Will have been received by
the time the building is ready to
receive II.
Since one week following the
disastrous fire OF December 4,
the Dispatch has been issued daily
from the plant OF the Raleigh
Times. and through cooperation of
the Times organization. This en-
tails great difficulties. however.
and the aim now is to press the
restoration task as rapidly AZ pos
sibic to the end that this can be
overcome and that something re-
scmhling normal operations can
be resumed at home
Plans for the rebuilding have
been prepared by Eric G.. Elan
nagan. Henderson architect. and
the building program will he car
ricd out by B. II Nixon. local
contractor. Both have. promised
all possible speed in getting the
job done as carly as possible.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27

Pldns Complete

Plans have been completed for
the wedding OF Miss Helen Eliza
beth Grissom, daughter of Mr.
ad Mrs. William Watson Grissom
OF Henderson, to Walter Lawrence
Lowry. son of George A. Lowry
and the late Mrs. Lowry, oil
Henderson, which will be solemniz.
ed Saturday afternoon at four.
thirty O'Clock at the First Method
list church in Henderson.
Miss Doris Dambcrt. of Roa.
nokc, Virginia, cousin of the bride
will attend as maid of honor
Matron Of honor will be the
brides sister. Mrs. J. l.. Hollo
way. Miss Emma Lee Sparks
and Mrs. Thurston Parham. sis
ter of the groom, will be brides
maids.
Little Miss Marcy Lou Hicks
niece of the bride. and Mastc,
Jimmie Parks. nephew of the
groom. will attend as minia.
ture bride and groom.
William B. Hight, Jr.. of Hen
derson. will serve as best mar
and ushcrs will be Harry Trot
man. Jr.. Robert Stubbs Hight
Jim Parks and Thurston Parham
all OF Henderson.
Nuptial music will be presented
ny Billy Collins. organist, ant
Miss Ruth Allen. soloist.
Following the ceremony IN,
bride s parents will entertain a
reception at Hotel Vance.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27
Sanders Wedding
anniversary Noted

Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Saunders
were honorcd at surprise dinner
party Sunday evening on the oc-
chSion OF their twcnty-fnh we'd
ding anniversary. The Christmas
motif dominated the decorations
throughout the home.
The dining room table was
covered with lace cloth and ha d
an aitractirN centerpiccc OF green
cry and red and silver berries.
Crystal candclabra holding rcd
burning tapcrs and rcd and silver
ribbon steamers completed the
table decorations.
Tn" three course dinner was a
surprise affair for Mrs. Sanders.
Mr.. Sanders. Jack Sanders. Of
Clemson college. and Cadet Bob
by Sanders. of West Point. were
assisted by the following in Ar
ranging the dinner party: Mr.. and
Mrs. F.. c. Faris. MI. and Mrs.
C!vdc Finch. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Edmonds, Mr.. and Mrs.
Blhnntc Hight. Mrs. G. f.. Ellis,
lobby Jones. Dr.. and Mrs. A. n.
Gregg. Mrs. Annie Mac Mcintosh.
Mrs. J. +. McDufiic. Mr.. and
Mrs. F. o. Falkncr. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jim Erilcy. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Pinncll and Miss Helen Collins.
Other guests during the evening
were Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Mann. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Rarnhart and
David Mangum.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27

generous in his gifts. Presents 10
family members and others wore
oil more expensive character than
usual this Christmas. both becamsc
Oh higher prices and because more
people appeared TO have more
money with which to buy their
xifts. There was an abundance al,
around "H
no serious accidents werc r.-
ported by law officers. though
there were some of minor
character. There were no fires NJ
consequence, either. though a num-
Der OF false alarms came in n
fircmcn.
Coming Of Christmas marked
inc end OF a shopping season in
some respects without precedent
Tor both merchants and BUYERS
Record volumes were rolled up IN
many instances.
Today business resumed on .
normal basis for most establish
ments. with sales and inventories
IN order. and with operations be-
gun Tor start Of the new year
1877. 'a
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27
Power, Light
Group Dimes

Carolina Power & Light COM
pany employees were entertained
ny the company at Christmas
dinner party on Monday evening.
December %. at 7:i5 O'Clock in the
private dining room of the White
House restaurant.
Table decorations were compos-
ed OF running cedar and holly
steamers which extended down
the center OF the table. CRYSTAL
holders with rcd burning candles
effectively lighted the setting
santa Claus placccards marked
the places for the thirty-th-cc
guests.
Following the threc-coursc din.
ner, Santa Claus. unprecedented nv
Bon Saunders, distributed riffs
which had been exchanged by the
employees. During the evening,
the group enjoyed the Christmas
carols and singing.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27
Miss Mary WindleY Bride
OF Nathaniel Ballard. Jr.

corsarc of American Beauty roses.
Immediately following the ccrc-
mony. the brides parents enter
tanned at wedding supper nj
their home on Young street, hon.
oring the bridal couple. The guest
list was composed OF the brida
party, members of the families
and out-of-town guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney J. Lane
greeted the guests at the door.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry a. Dennis in
troduCcd the receiving line. which
was composed Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Windlcy, Mrs. Ballard. the bride
and groom. Miss Windlcy and
Mrs. W. II. Windlcy, Jr.
Serving the buffet supper were
the honorary bridesmaids and
Miss Sally Thompson and Miss
Katherine McCluer, of Washing
ton, y. G.
Mrs. James H. Mcclure. Of
Washington. and Mrs. W. f.
Switzerland presided in the gift
room.
Throughout the house were at
Inactive arrangements of white
carnations and silver Candclabra
holding white cathedral ;apcrs.
Following the reception tho
bride aud groom left for we'd
ding trip to AN unannounCcd dcSti-
nation. For travelling the bride
changed To thrcc-picCc winter
white ensemble with which she
used black accessories. Her
shoulder rUrSagc was gardcnia :
lifted from the bridal prayer book.
Mrs. Ballard. II graduate OF Hem
dcrson high school and East Caro-
lima Teachers College. Grccnvillc.
was assistant home demonstration
agent OF Person county nj the time
OF her marriage.
Mr.. Ballard graduated from
Goltsboro high school and is now
an electrical engineering student
at North Carolina State college.
Raleigh. He served three years in
the Army Air Corps and served
l-2 years in the European
thCatcr.
Out-of-town guests here for the
INV supper inc
following: Mrs. Edward p. Smith.
Jr.. Of Baltimore. Mr.. and Mrs.
John PuCh. OF Tibadeaux. La.
sisters of the groom: Mr.. and
Mrs. V. V. Macy. OF Wilson: Mrs.
Hugh Porch and Mrs. Ida Lee
Porch. both of Goldsboro: Mrs.
James II. McClucr and Miss
Katherine Louise McClurr. Of
Washington: Rhonda Kicks, of
Pantcgo: Mrs. Byrlc q. Lane. OF
Richmond, Va: Mr.. and Mrs.
George ID. Slack and George d.
Slack. Jr., OF Raleigh: Mrs. o. r.
Kirby. Miss Anita Kirby. Mrs. W.
X. Moore, Miss Anne Briggs
Moore. Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Jack.
son. Miss Bessie Daniels. Mrs. Sue
Fcathcrst0n. Mrs. Alice Austin
and Mrs. V. o. Blalock, all of
RoXboro.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27
Loughlin-Pa
Marriage Oct. 28

Announcement was made TODAY
OF the wedding of Miss FIorine
Parrish. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. r. Parrish. OF Henderson. 10
Dcvada c. I.oughlin. son OF Mr..
and Mrs. c. c. Loughlin. OF Hen.
dcrson. Tho wedding took place
on October % in Chesterfield.
South Carolina.
Mrs. Loughlin attended Hcnder.
son high school and at the time
of her marriage she was employed
AT the Carolina Telephone and
Telegraph company. Mr.. Loughiin,
graduate Of Henderson high
school. attended the University Of
North Carolina. and was recently
discharged from the l.. s. Army
He is now connected with his
father in business here.
Guests Of KesIcrs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Aldridgc
Of Raleigh: Mrs. John Baum and
Mrs. J. w. Prcvo. OF Thomas.
vilic. arc guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred kcslcr.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27
Outdoor Decorations Are
Featured For Christmas

Outside Christmas decorations
Of Henderson residences are ru-
merous this year. although scare
lily OF decorations forced many
owners to forego brilliant dis
plays. The Christmas spirit pre-
vailed throughout the city with
the lights OF rich hues rejecting
warmth and good cheer.
Although many homes exhibited
only decorated tree shining
through their windows. practical
ly all the homes evidenced some
kind OF decoration in keeping
with the Yule season. Predomi-
nant were the electric red cand-
les. placed in single windows OF
grouped in one or two windows.
Wreaths Of seasonal green's
tied with wide red ribbon bows
ornamented the doors and win
dows OF many homes which we're
attractively lighted by lawn spot
lights of white or red. Silver
stars centcrcd with a light and
una dorned stars formed the TO-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27
buiet Christmas Is Had
(nHendersOn COn,n,unitu

Christmas was observed quietly
la without incident in Henderson
[,h Christmas Day and the day
INoving were full holidays for
ot business activity, practically
0! which resumed normally to-
By.
|West.lcr conditions were far from
|, traditional white Christmas"
|sich WAS so much desired by
l,ny. but the absence OF which
h, EQUALLY as pleasing to many
I,us. temperatures were mod
|,.t ard the sun shincd most OF
|, aay. A brisk wind during the
Ly faded out later and there was
Inc moderation by night. Thurs
|y was day OF like weather
b temperature conditions.
Joint Christmas services were
tnducted AT the First Presby-
,isn church At IL O'Clock Christ
as morning. and an hour earlier
service vas held at Holy Inno-
'n,s Episcopal church also.
Santa Claus found nearly all
Pine, in henderson area. and was
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27
EituC Council WiuSubmit
Issue For S85,OOO
,.,d issue for 500. 900 FOL

hond issue for $lOo.ooO for
.r expansion and for construc-
:, equipment will be submitted
N, voters of Henderson for
,pp,ovaI in late winter or
M ,pring. the Henderson City
III decided at its December
Ting last Monday evening. In
.'.s iavorably on the proposal.
Council followed the recon-
S,tion OF Mayor Henry
w. ,.wrr work. $4,000 would
Included. and the other $4,000
.,,d be for purchase OF con-
%e,lon equipment. including a
Eeh-digger.
fS.v York bond attorneys for
ety will be requested to be-
/. Al once preparation OF the
80, for submission OF the
Ia issue. which would be the
y, offered by the city in years
such proportions.
flt the same meeting the City
(.,pcil ordered payment. an
I.r,lv routine procedure. $500
d,b service maturities due in
(,w York January 2. Included
| The amount is 5000 in debt
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27
47TarListing Begins
m'ylF0rCity, County

Tax listing for both the city
"a the county will get under way.
kn NEXT week. All property is
lViTed by law TO be listed dur
|z the month OF January as of
b first day OF January.
The Vase Board OF County
|bmmissIon"rs several weeks ago
pointed list-takers for all OF
|e nine townships. including
tHdeTson in the county. with
u.s. Meredith Watkins: county
|countant. As supervisor. a duty
F. mas discharged for some
Ei's. There were several chan
IN personnel OF the list-takers
|st to designations or who for
Der reasons found they would
ne ahl" 10 serve this winter.
Listing foi the city will DC done
the city clerks office. under
FitciIon Of City Clerk ". G..
OYSTER. Tn" City Council las,
loatay ordered the work to be-
p the inst Of the month. CITY
'na'lons for 1916 were 1880. =
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27

charges. ' !" interes,
la, a resolution VAS adopted n,o
Nu'hs Tor 1887 tax listing IN plo'
VI January l. The worL u.;',
DE done by the city clerk.. o, wi.
ana under the law is reon,rs, .e
o oe carried out during the monte 10
inc city clerk was Instructed
70 use the same scale Of artnns
oae values as that used bv nv.
county so that there wonid t NV
complete uniformity in listinr p y,
motor vehicles. vi
The Council ordered tina, ..
member OF the police departmen ~,
DC sent to the Traffic officon ~
school at Chapel Hill Janma 30
o-le, and Chief OF Police i =
PARKS was asked to desirnatc ,hn
member Of his department to hs
sent to the school. "e
adjustment of the stain, -,
fo'ice Patrolmen Harold va,
kins and William II. Hester VIII
respect to police retirement
neneiits was approved by rho
council. They have been sc,v;ms
since June AS members NJ re
police department.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27

cal point of decorations for num-
erous residences.
Particularly outstanding were
the nativity and Santa Claus
lawn scenes. Almost liic-sizc
shepherds, sheep. wise men. Mary
and Joseph and the Christ, group
cd in and around the matched
barn. represented the birth of
Jesus. universally celebrated by
Christians throughout. the world n,
this season of the year. This was
probably the outstanding dccora-
ton as 1t gave reinsurance CT CON
tinued peace.
Santa In the sleigh with his
pack and appearing TO drive his
reindeer formed an artistic dec
Grafton on ono lawn. thus giving
to American youth the ioyous-
ness and gaicty of the season.
Despite scarcity OF materials
radiant lights either on the out
SIDE or inside shining out il.umin-
atcd Henderson homes during the
Christmas season
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-12-27
Work Next Week
n Building For Dispatch

"o'k il 10 he started next week
ESQ alton Of the recently burn
building Of the Henderson Daily
'patch. and will be pushed with
posSI1l" speed. consistent with
|ahsI conditions and availahil.
Of materials and workmen, II
|" learned today. Just how soon
ou!iding can be restored suf-
NnuF 10 permit the paper to
f"e IN again was probe NAUTICAL.
ans cal for pulling down the
['Vha story walls, which were
oadiy damaged by the fire that
\! cannot be utilized further.
,oom viii he thrown over the
'Ioof, the press room will be
|a,ged by reducing dimensions
me front offices. and all me-
'mcai equipment will be Install
heic as rapidly as received.
f. "no'e process OF producing
paper 'or months to come will
carried on in those limited
,',s' ls' although plans are 20
nuInS 10 the rear as rapidly as
.auohs can be carried out. 90
~ permit OF expansion and TO
'O.ue adequate quarters.