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32 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seturdey, Pebrucry 16, 1963 _ TIME gt HOME OF WEEK bal BSane w.b. GARACE Isao 20-8 TERRACE s DINING | KITCHEN § 9°4*9°9 16'-4°=9'-8" As "ie APRs TO, CH= 288 1152 Sq.Ft. BLUEPRINTS INCLUDE FULL DETAILS Fi HOME DESIGN CH-288 Blueprints for this very popular ranch home are avail- able for both frame and brick construction. Ask for Design CH-288-B if you wish to build in Brick Veneer or Solid Brick. The living and dining. L overlooks the rear ter- race, which can be reached from the house or garage. With an attractive exterior of wood siding and brick trim, the outside appearance is fur- ther enhanced by a planting box. placed beneath the large picture window. The kitchen has excellent table space and a handy built-in China cabi- net. Note the convenient separate entry and the built- in book cases, CH-288-F is for FRAME. CH-288-B is for BRICK. Standard Builders Blueprints for this design No. 288 cost $15.00 for the first get and $5.00 for additional formation on Financing in Canada, Building Construc- tion Details, Landscaping, Color Selection, Interior Deco- rating, Furniture Arrange- ment, Custom Designing, etc., plus over 100 popular and new) designs to choose from. Also included in this book are full details on how to order blue- prints. sets, They are available. in Canada by return mail, (On- tario residents must remit 3c. Sales Tax.) Now avail- able at this Newspaper Office (or from address below) is the latest Design Book en- titled 'Canadian Guide to Home Planning and Design," price $1.00 and is tax free. This new edition includes in- The Building Editor, Oshawa Times, Oshawa, Ontario. CO Enclosed please find $1.00 for which send me Book of Plans entitled "HOME PLANNING GUIDE" Mail recuests 10c extra. (Please make remittance payable to The Oshawa Times). ek ate a KEDRON -- At the February meeting of the 25th Brownie Mothers, final plans were made to start a new Guide Company. The first meeting was held on Wednesday, February 13, in the Community Centre, All girls who have reached their 11th birthday, whether or: not they have been Brownies, are invited to join this group. Information can be obtained by telephone from Mrs. James Mc- Nally (728-0008), Gail Hitchens has agreed to help is needed. Mrs. J. L. Bird, Commission- er of Rossland district attend- ed the Mothers' meeting to in- stall the new Officers for the year. Nelson lead the group, but additional] These are Mrs. Brown, president; Mrs. Wil- ois elliiediteedsard bella ook aed New Guide Firm Formed In Kedron liam Rosmak, secretary Mrs. Norman Woodward, treasurer; Mrs. William Stack, vice-presi- dent. The 25th Brownie Pack en- joyed a tobogganing party at the home of Mrs, William Stack recently. After playing in the snow for an hour and a half, the girls were driven back to the church, where the Mothers' Committee served hot chocolate and dough- nuts. A group of Brownies of the 25th Pack recently held a Fily- Up ceremeny at the regular meeting of the 20th Guide Com- pany. Wendy Hitchens, Carol Chatten and Charlene Schwaas received their wings and flew up to Guides. Shirley Stinson and Alexis Bremner walked up. These girls will join the new 2th Guide as soon' as it is formed. Mothers in the Kedron area are asked to save their Red Rose and Blue Ribbon tea and coffee labels. One label will admit a child to a special show- ing of Walt Disney's '"Pinnoc- chio" at 10.00 on the morning: of Saturday, March 9, in the Lower Hall of Kedron Church. This entertainment is sponsored by the Young People's Class, and they are hoping for a full hall. The choir of Kedron United Church held their annual meet- ing this past week and elect end in Kingston as guests of Mr. and Mrs, V. C. Thomas. Gail McNally took part 'n the Snowflake Ballet presented by pupils of the Harvey Dance Academy at the recital in th theatre of McLaughlin Libra on Saturday night. Mrs, Grant Farrow, of Pt. Credit spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs, Brian Lee, Susan and Nancy, this past week. LANDMARK MAY GO CANTERBURY, Kent -- An 80 . year - old Canterbury land- mark, a cast-iron footbridge which links the two sections of the 12th-century walls at. the Riding Gate, Canterbury, may soon disappear. The city engi- neer reports that the bridge is in a highly dangerous condition. ROOM AT TRE INN KINGSTON, Surrey -- Unable to find room for the increasing number of sixth form pupils, the 400-year-old Kingston Gram. mar School is taking over the nearby public house, the Mag- net, at Kingston. It will be altered to provide study rooms for the sixth formers. FEATURE MENTAL ILLS CBC-TV is to present a four- part series on mental illness titled The Disordered Mind. their officers for the coming year. The new president is Bill Rosnak. Jack Francis will serve as secretary - treasurer. Mrs. Donald Gibson and Karen Pascoe will be in charge of music, and Mrs. George Mit CHEVALIER WAS PRISONER Veteran entertainer Maurice Chevalier was wounded in the First World War and spent two years in a prison camp. LANE STAYS LONDON -- Petticoat Lane-- real name Middlesex street--in East London, is to stay as it is. A plan to redevelop the famous market and put the stall-holders into an arcade has been scrapped. after long nego- tiations between the LCC and a PIONEER REMEMBERED DARTMOUTH -- The Newco- men Society for the study of the history of engineering and tech. nology is commemorating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Newcomen. He was the first man to use steam to drive a piston continuously ina * property company. cylinder. chell and Marlene Wood will be: responsible for the hymn boards, For their February meeting the Kedron Doubles' Club tour- ed Hillsdale Manor, and came! back to the church for their b meeting and lunch. THE HOME WORKSHOP By RUTH W. SPEARS OUT OF THE PAST and into the modern home come this cor- ner cupboard and a wooden wall - pocket planter. Pattern $18, for the cupboard, gives actual-size guides for cutting the scalloped front and shelves also a complete material list and construction steps. Price 50c, Send orders to The Home Workshop Dept., The Oshawa Times, Oshawa, Ont. Name Address PTITTTTT Tt) FIRST AID TO THE AILING HOUSE By. ROGER C. WHITMAN ERECT GIANT CROSS VANCOUVER (CP) -- A giant cross erected on Grouse Moun- tain here by the Junior Cham- ber of Commerce will be lit with red lights in March--Red Cross month--and with white lights for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, DARKER COLOR FOR RUG QUESTION: I have a fair- sized rug-in the bedroom which I' want to move to the dining room. I need a darker color, Is there any way I can accom- plish this at home? ANSWER: Yes. A_ fabric ay is widely available in aerosol form at large house- wares dealers and some hard- ware and paint stores. It comes io a variety of colors for use on) Tugs, upholstery, draperies, etc., and is specifically recom- mended for renewing or dark- ening colors; follow manufac- turer's label directions care- fully. MORTAR SPOTS ON BRICK QUESTION: I recently had a hhouse built and the bricklayer had to tap his trowel against the bricks with the result that TI have numerous spots of mor- tar on the bricks. What is the easiest and best way to clear the mortar off the bricks? ' ANSWRE: Sorry to say, there ig no really easy way to get mortar spatters off brick. To remove the spattered cement, moisten the spatters with a solution of one part muriatic acid in 20 parts of water, allow- ing to act for a few minutes, then flush off with plenty of water. This softens the mortar, so that it can be scraped off. If necessary, repeat the applica-|it. tion. After cleaning off the brick, neutralize any acid in the surface by washing with a can we finish the brick off, and|and there are a number of] still have the brick look nice? |plaster spatters on most of our} ANSWER: Borrow a carbor-|aluminum window frames. How undum grinding wheel attach-|can I remove these without ment and see if you can smooth|damaging the aluminum? down the rough edges, corner,| ANSWER: Moisten the plaster and surfaces, A still smoother|spatters until the plaster is sof- surface is possible by touching|ened (apply wet cloths, and up the corborundum - smooth|keep moistening with water). Buying or Selling! GUIDE REALTY LTD. @ DICK YOUNG Vice-President @ LUCAS PEACOCK Sec-Treas. 16 SIMCOE ST. S., OSHAWA PHONE 723-1121 brick with a sanding wheel. Then wipe off with a cloth or| @ LLOYD CORSON, President |} IMPROVING STORAGE broad piece of wood, PATTERN 476 \ A NEW HOBBY is just the thing to lend life new -zest. You will find colorful mosaic tile fascinating to use for end- less useful things. Pattern 476, which gives' complete direc- tions for mosaic tile work and the actual-size tracing design for this table top in cool aquatic colors, is 50c, It is also in the Mosaic Tile Packet No, 78 with many other projects -- all for $1.75. Send orders to The Home Workshop Dept., The Oshawa Times, Oshawa, Ont. Mc GR PLUMBING-HEATING co. iTD. 725-1334 215 KING ST_Ef QUESTION: We want to re-| design our storage space and| closets so we get maximum use| from them. Where can we get information on efficient layout: dimensions, etc.? ANSWER: Many national shel ter magazines frequently have) articles on efficient layouts of HOME OWNERS! storage space and facilities. LINOLEUM ON CONCRETE QUESTION: We have a com- Pletely enclosed porch, heated in winter, with a concrete floor about 12 inches above ground. Could we put linoleum down on his? ANSWER: Yes, linoleum can be put down on concrete above ground, carefully following di- rections, using the recommend- ed mastic and adhesive. A special linoleum is now avail- able containing a layer of water proofing resistant to dampness. | Your dealer should know about |HARDENED COMPOUND QUESTION: Caulking com- The local members of the Regional Ontario Nurserymen Association present GARDEN NIGHT WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20th 8:00 P.M:--U.A.W. HALL BOND ST. EAST solution of one pint of ammonia in two gallons of water, follow- ed again by thorough rinsing with clear water. Because of the corrosive effect of the acid solution, be sure to wear old clothes, goggles to protect the @yes, and rubber gloves, while working. TOO LIGHT PARQUET FLOOR QUESTION: We have light Parquet floors downstairs in good condition. How could we stain these a darker color? ANSWER: Sand off any finish On the floors down to bare wood. Excellent penetrating wax stains for floors are avail- @ble at large paint and wood finishing supplies dealers; fol- tow label directions carefully. SAGGING CANE SEATS QUESTION: We have cane 6eats on our dining room chairs. Two of the seats are beginning to sag and seem loose. How can the cane be tightened? -ANSWER: Turn the chairs up- @ide down, then soak the under- side of the cane with hot water. Allow to dry naturally. The cane will contract and the seat sag will be eliminated. FILM ON TOILET SEAT QUESTION: We just repaint- ed the bathroom and now notice the yellow film on the toilet seat. Is there any way to re- move this film or must we re-| paint the seat? | ANSWER: Try rubbing with a Gleaner used on cars béfore waxing; available auto accesso- Ties stores. This is usually suc- pound was left in the caulking }gun and has hardened so it can jnot be used, and I can't remove Guest Speaker: jit. Can you recommend any-! ithing? ANSWER: Caulking compound should not be left in a caulking gun. To soften the compound: Soak it in a mixture of half, benzine and half turpentine (be lvery careful of the fire hazard); | |this may require as long as jthree weeks. Only other method lis to try chipping and picking jout the compound, |PAINTING PLASTIC ! | QUESTION: We have several | \living room chairs with plastic seats and backs. We are redec- orating- the room and would like to change the color of the plas- tic. Can this be painted? ANSWER: Yes. Any good quality latex base paint can be @ FILMS MR. NEVILLE RICHARDS Former Editor of the Garden Magazine INTERESTING ON GARDENING e@ DOOR PRIZES VALUED AT OVER $150.00 used; or one of the new vinyl! plastic eprays, available at paint, hardware and_house- wars dealers in a variety of colors, is easily applied to plas- ADMISSION FREE tic upholstery. Be sure to re- move all trace of grease, wax and grime from the surface of the plastic before applying any new coating. PAINTING VENEER q QUESTION: I want to we | mel a walnut veneer dresser. | Will paint loosen the veneer? ANSWER: If the veneer is a | jhering tightly all over, it should| not loosen if you apply a good! quality, fast-drying enamel. Be sure the surface is thoroughly Brookdale-Kingsway cessful. | ROUGH BAR | QUESTION: We built a half-) round bar in our basement recreation room, with bricks. The bricks are rough. Ladies get their stockings torn. How) clean and free of all trace of grease, wax, etc., and any gloss of the present finish dulled. PLASTER FROM ALUMINUM QUESTION: The builders Bowmanville Van Belle Garden Hasek Nursery R.R. No, 1 Pickering Geo. Ellis Landscaping R.R. No. 1 Pickering Highway No. 2, Bowmanville Henk Kobes R.R. No. 3 Bowmanville 1015 Nurseries Centre Sanseng Versluis Landscaping R.R. No. 1, Oshawa Liberty Nurseries 128 Liberty St. N., Bowmanville 355 Oshawa Blvd. N., Oshawa Oshawa Home Landscaping R.R. No. 4, LEARN ALL ABOUT YOUR 'Weg GARDEN NOW--Just in Time for Spring Rundle's Garden Centre King St. E., Oshawa Bros. Landscaping Oshawa prop. J. Kamstra J. Janssen The World's .Day of Prayer will be jointly observed by the Kedron and St. Stephen's Jadies in Kedron United Church at 2.00 on Friday, March 1. Special speaker for the occa- sion will be Miss Shirley Mc- Kee, Deaconess of Northmin- ster United Church, It is hoped that all the ladies of the com- munity, whether or not they are members of the UCW, will turn out to join in this World Wide Service at the beginning of the Lenten season. The year the theme is "More than Conquerors", and the ser- vice was prepared by a group of Korean Christians under the leadership of Mrs. David Chung. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lam- bert and family spent the week- IT'S DIXON'S For the GEST in FUEL end Heating Equipment DELCO by GENERAL 'MOTORS 313 Albert St. 723-4663. Elegant Living Enduring quality PILOCE Room Furniture lasting comfort FREE ow made ratel eet ee te _ ae sey Pisa DO Within it are God's directions for abu: into practice, We need help, : We turn to the Church, In the Church we find inspiration through the companionship of others who with us strive for a better life. There, in prayer and worship, we know the blessings of God, the Father. We learn to follow the example of the Christ, and feel the power of His Spirit who alone enables us to live the abundant life, YO U NE DIRECTIONS ? <°\ Publie libraries today are filled with "how to do it" books, From them we may learn to do almost anything from baking a cake to building a house, from managing a home te conducting a business, But by far the most important are the books which show us how 'to build our lives, The greatest among these is the Bible, a book which has withstood the test of centuries. ndant living. But it is not easy to put these directions THE CHURCH FOR ALL.* ALL, FOR THE CHURCH The Church is the greatest factor on earth for the building of charac- ter and good citizenship. It is a store- house of spiritual values, Without a strong Church, neither democracy nor civilization can survive, There are four sound reasons why every person should attend services regu- Cc 1963, Keister Adverth larly and support the Church, They are: (1) For his own sake. (2) For his children's sake, (3) For the sake of his community and nation. (4) For the sake of the Church itself, which needs his moral apd material support, Plan to go to church regue larly and read your Bible daily. Service, Inc., Strasburg, Va. Tuesday Wednesday Romans I Corinthians 3:1-9 Thursday I Corinthians 38:10-17 Friday I Thessalonians 336-18 THIS FEATURE I$ CONTRIBUTED TO THE CAUSE OF THE CHURCH BY THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS GENOSHA COFFEE SHOP 70 King St. E, 723-7242 MA 3-3553 ROY W. NICHOLS G.M. SALES & SERVICE Bowmanville Courtice STAFFORD BROTHERS CEMETERY MEMORIALS 668-3552 318 Dundas St, £., Whitby 725-4704 ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE Read The Oshawa Times Church Announcements for Times of Services and Religious Activities BROWN'S LUMBER AND SUPPLIES, LTD. JOHN BURTINSKY FLORIST Res. 668-5285 124 Dundes W., Whitby 463 Ritson Rd. N, Store 668-3334 didn't do a good clean-up job