7 the wood should be removed tojworked on the car accidentally THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seturday, December 22, 1962 19 examine the. condition under-jgot on the plastic seat of a kit- : '¥y neath and the nest located. chen chair. can I remove/gin yo § brash in one of thel' fue aay paints desired and, holding the stain REMOVING GOLD INITIALS ANSWER: I assume you have hy QUESTION: My parents want "emg off as much as possible\w stout stick (such as a broom to give us some of their surplusjof grease. To remove thejor mop handle) horizontaily in TO THE AILING HOUSE By ROGER C. WHITMAN | FihoT AID a he : : # e i ne i Pes gz A ? Ee & é iG e3 ifeyls nih dryness No, not harmful--and not dry- ing in any way. In fact, it is a healthful practice and the wa- ter usually helps to prevent con- gain. stipation. The lemon juice pro- r|Vides a bit of Vitamin C, which we should have daily. Dear Dr, Molner: I had a = a weeks ago. The incision is ¢ 2 free of pain of a cramping, HE wrist, ankles, upper legs, etc. Not all at once but first here, then there. What could cause fu Es operation.I.R. aify i fined to the wrist, I would sus- pect interference by scar tissue. a their hearts are now, all practical purposes, norm: Without such surgery, sifor arthritis or gout. in-|method will work on both this I can't help but feel it/windy day. Coul has something to do with the|defect in the fireplace or does CRAYON MARKS a three-year-old home. haven't been painted yet. thsen' We plan to paint the wale them. We e Wi after we wash them. Also, the woodwork is blonde and there are crayon marks on the wood- work, too. How can we get these marks off the plaster and the wood ANSWER: With a dull knife blade, scrape off as much of the crayon residue as possible, without damage to the plaster or the wood. the woodwork, it may be possible to remove the crayon marks with an il- free cream, clean-up wax madé by a nationally known manufac- turer and widely available in iS! supermarkets, housewares and hardware stores, The ----_ jas: ter and wood surfaces: Make a dry-|thick paste of fuller's earth or other absorbing powder and a liquid, non-flammable spot re- mover and cover the marks with a thick layer, placing a sheet of thin plastic over this to retard evaporation; when the paste becomes dry, or discolor- ;/gangolin removed from the un-|jed, replace wih fresh, until the der part of my wrist several/mark is removed. healed but I never seem to be|/SMOKY FIREPLACE . QUESTION: Our home, which|1, arthritic nature, not only in the/we recently purchased, is about wrist but elsewhere -- other|13 years old. Lately, our wo0d-lout the walls to create an air|the entrances sprayed with car- space, then apply pane's of wall.|ben "'tet" or a chlordane insecti- board, following manufacturer's|cide. As carpenter ants exca- cially OM Alinstructions. A special sealer, made by the wallboard manu-|usually falls beneath the nest the chimney feed eleating ig bo Banga a" be-jentrance; if the ants are found If the discomfort were con-|What do you recommend burning fireplace has been throwing smoke back into the living room, es' this be some ANSWER: Since this is a re- cently developed conédtion, I But since remote joints are in-jdoubi that the smoky condition volved and the pain is of thejis due to a basic defect in the "arthritic" type I would say the same children would have been on answering from potential " t 0 Funds' will be cought ne QUIDE REALTY 2 Heseerces V6 SIMCOR ST. $., OSHAWA PHONE 723-1121 jig °* KING ST. © We join Santa in wishing you a very Happy Holiday | RELIABLE FURNITURE CO. PHONE 723-7928 QUESTION: We have just bought any trees Its walls are tinted plaster and|This will affect the air currents There|around the chimney. Or, if tly wea fireplace structure. The chim- peration had nothing to dojney may have become clogged ith it. You should be checked| (fallen brick due to faulty mor- tar, or a bird's nest, excess soot, home has been ere es rp I eee ages ga man make a thorough inspection. PICTURE CARE QUESTION: On our vacation last year we bought several small paintings at an art show, and are interested in acquiring! several more. Where can we get information as to how to treat these and give them proper care ANSWER: Dealers are artists are usually glad to discuss this with you, Books on proper care at your local library. WALLPAPER ON CONCRETE QUESTION: We have poured concrete basement wails. We ate finishing the basement and would like to have papered walls. How is wallpaper applied to conerete? ANSWER: Applying wallpaper to concrete is not rev7mmended because of the possibility of moisture in the concrete or con- densation forming on the sur- face. during hot humid weather. ou want to decorate the ete.) Has a tall. structure been PRESERVING built lately near your house, or e much taller|quired our|preserve the wood - stripped recently, this may have|face a soaking coat of top qual- of pictures should be available|°2% put on the pipes to prevent BOARD QUESTION: I have just ac- a small cutting board. What treatment is necessary to ANSWER: Give the wood sur- ity mineral or vegetable oil. After an hour, wipe off all ex- cess oil; in a week, repeat the treatment. Avoid washing. the board with water; just wipe it off well with a clean paper towel, after use. CONDENSATION ON PIPES QUESTION: During the warm weather, the cold water pipes in our basement accumulate a lot then they drip; we don't have this problem during the rest of; the year. Is there anything we this dripping ANSWER: Yes; a glass fiber Insulated tape can be wrapped around the pipes; or an asbestos pipe covering is also satisfac- fory. Both materials are avail- able at plumbing supplies deal- .|move lettering. of condensation on them andjdrain These have their initiais on in gold, Is there any way to re- move this ANSWER: Try removing the initials with paint remover; if a) liquid type is used, saturate sev- eral thicknesses of facial tissue in it and apply over the letters. Allow the remover to remain for several minutes; if the letter- ing softens, remove it with steel) wood. Sometimes careful scrap- ing with a razor blade will re- DRAIN RADIATORS QUESTION: We have hot wate, heat. Is it nacessary to the radiators annually. ANSWER: No. Unless serious troub:e develops for some rea- son in any of the radiators, the be sure the valves work proper- ly, that the vaive openings don't become clogged. CAR GREASE ON PLASTIC QUESTION: Some car grease e glasses which they never use.jremainin, only attention they require is to|th stain, wipe the areaj your left hand) strike the nandle ae ee ee pag rye it, 'The mover, paint will fly off in small specks we IN CELLAR ' jand give the spattered-dot effect Q ON: A rat has gotten ie floor. When the first into our cellar What is the) .ues of dots has dried, repeat safest way to get rid of it ithe process with the next. de- , ANSWER: Tha safest way iS|ineq color, Be sure to han to use a temptingly-baite? trap.ldrop, cloths or sheets of thi Poisons are lethally effective,|jiastic along the walls, covering but you run the'risk of the ratiine baseboard, to protect dying inside the walls of the/acainst unwanted paint dots on house, causing a highly unpleas Saat eet months. poison, co n warfarin, causes rats to leavel §'7'S DIXON'S the house in search of water; ||' the Gtht. to butt 'dna but there is always the slight he chance he might get stuck in a L wall cavity. by GENERAL VARICOLORED FLOOR 313 Albert St. 723-4663 that varicolored effect -- dif. ferent spots of color spattered all over. How is this done ANSWER: This is known as) "spatterdash". After the floor |has been given its solid color, from my son's clothing after he lallow it to dry*thoroughly Then ers and well-stocked hardware stores. CARPENTER ANTS QUESTION: How can I get rid of carpenter ants ANSWER: The best way is to have a reputable professional exterminator do the job. The in. walls with wallpaper, first furjsect nests must be located and vate wood, the sawdust created emerging from cracks, pieces of ete comer Seasons Grootings BEST WISHES and yours from RAY HOBBS GAR COLUMBUS, ONT. AGE 635-4982 = 1 OL IS BEST FOR HEATING: © it's Safe © It's Clean © Dependable © Economical AUTOMATIC DELIVERY-- Telephone 723-3481 SMART MEN KNOW | | BEST INVESTMENTS DEPEND ON US FOR PROMPT OIL SERVICE We're only a call away! Order your fuel oil supply now for the coming winter. Call today for fast delivery! IS THE TIME BUDGET TERMS . 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The delightful Teo Rose floral pattern printed on thickly looped white towelling. Color potterns of gold and brown or aqua 'and brown on white grounds thot motch throughout the sets choose them to mix or match. 1.00 BATH TOWE FAGE CLOTHS foment S00, con ........ 026 SEAT COVERS bigs pe ea << a CHENILLE MATS foci'. 758. en 4.99 Formerly te 7.98. each (ALL BOXED TOWEL SETS REDUCED 10%) LINEN TEA TOWELS A good thirsty weave ond o pretty check and bordered pottern make these attractive ond very useful. Stock up for the Holiday ae Size about 17" x 31", Border colors of pink, green or 3 About 23" x 45" Formerly 1.98 each ...... STORE HOURS: FABRICS FOR QUICK CLEARANCE Dress Prints AH our end-of-fall line of better dress prints marked ot one low, low price to cleor . . . choose from magic crepes, printed satins, nylons ond rayon crepes . . . small or large patterns and some ploins, Reguler velues te 1.98 yerd. veo 1.00 Corduroy Our complete stock of corduroy marked to clear. Plain shades ond some pastel florals or dark stripes ond floral designs. Colors of pink, tan, light and dark green, aqua, red, brown, gold and powder. 36" width. Reguler te 1.59 yard. vo BY* CHILDREN'S Coat Sets Reduced Be early for first choice on our children's Coot Set Sole! . . . all our sets by "Little Nugget" and "Meitner" have been reduced. Both 2 ond 3 piece styles for boys ond girls in all wool plain and novelty weaves, heeksuede and nylon plush. Sizes from 1 yeor to 3x. sate" ser 13,58 Site"? sr 18,88 sits ser (14,98 19.99 @ Monday - Thursday to Saturday; Open 'Til 6:00 p.m. @ Friday night Open 'Til 9:00 p.m. @ CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY end BOXING DAY (Wednesday) ®@ MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL @ SIMCOE ST. A ATHOL ST. 'WARD'S PHONE 725-1511 TAILORED CURTAINS A clearance of mony styles . . , no big quantity of any one number 80 shop early and pick them over . . . materials are "Trunet" or "flocked Dacron" which means all gre washable, and hove a min- imum of shrinkage and Ironing, Ground. colors of green, blue, pink, yellow, ecru or white, Sizes about 42" x 81". Velues formerly to 6.98 PAIR 4.99 Cottage or Cafe Sets Freshen up your kitchen window ond save dollars, too, for other Christmas shopping. A. grand collection of styles made up in sail- cloth,prints or nylon fabrics and in colors of green, brown, red, pink, blue, tongerine, etc. Regular window sizes Formerly te 4.98 peir. PAIR 2.99 BATHROOM SHOWER SETS Assorted patterns on heavy gauge plastic. Shower curtain and match- ing windows drapes in colors of brown, green, yellow, orchid, blue. agg Shower 6' x 6'; Window Drapes 24" x 48" Formerly te 'sat 4.99 COTTON RUGS Heavy ond thickly tufted with yam dyed cotton on rubberized cotton - bock . é Mahe BAe lle design and all are treated for rose, red, blue or grey. Size 24" x 36" 4,39 Formerly te 7.50. each Size 30" x 60° Formerly to 18.98. wach 9D GOSSARD GIRDLES 20% OFF The "ANSWER" Girdle of fine white nyion elastic net ond soft hel- anca plush. Designed to hold ond control front, sides and back. Side zipper, and no bones with patented no-roll front. Sizes 10.36 26 to 34. Reguler 14.98 ........... ee ee The "ANSWER" Long Leg Pontie Girdle is designed from white nylon elastic net for thigh control and @ smooth line under slim fashions, and sportswear, Back satin elastic ponel, firm control bands, hidden hose supports are features, Sizes medium, 10.36 long and extra long. Reg. 12.95. SALE ..... jasecaees "SARONG" GIRDLES The girdle that walks with you ond 'Never' rides up. At lost you can be free as can be . . . walk! Stretch! 'Reach! Bend! Sarong for the active life. Best yet, you can save 3.0] on each garment purchased during this sale. White dnly. Sizes 27 to 34, Ws PI, MP has be eric ecoedicenckas < hability. 2 sizes in colors of pink: LAST MINUTE BEDDING SPECIALS "Kenwood" All Wool Blankets Choose a gift of warmth thot' will give years of comfort and beouty .. « and save dollars, too! See our clearout of the larger thon usual Christmas stocks of these blonkets, Nora "SPECIAL" ap. ) All wool, pre-shrunk, and poly container suitable for LABR,1| storage. Six-inch satin ribbon binding in colors of rose, ISM ih! | blue, green or sandalwood. Sizes 72" x 84" 1 49 Compere et 15.95. SALE ....... ; fee reee "RAMCREST" This known brend has a wide satin binding on a fluffy deep all wool nap. Moth proof and pre-shrunk finish and attractively boxed. Choose from 8 colors and white. an cists, SALE eoeh es 12.79 Se ahaa anniemenntntganneoaatemi "FAMOUS" This is the prestige line of 'Kenwood' all-wool blankets . . . "Famous" in name and "Famous' "for the fine quality of all-woo!l that Is woven into them . . . extra wide satin binding about 7 inches . . . each blanket Individually packaged white/black f box. Choose + clan ad white 72" x 84", Formerly 18.95. SALE pec: 15.79 BEDSPREAD and DRAPE SETS 10 only of these bedroom sets . . . quilted chromespun taffeta tops on the spreads, side valances are .o yey | plain plaid taffeta. Matching drapes are regular width of 7 feet long. Colors of aqua, gold, beige, pink or rosebeige. Formerly te 38.50. SALE « 19.99