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The Huron Expositor, 1960-08-04, Page 7Bu a owDesig Pr v des onvenien Liv.i n Accommo;.datio.n The living and sleeping areas of this three-bedroom design by arch- itecht Alan Hanna, Winnipeg, are separated by a central core. Light- ed by a clerestorey, the core con- sists of •the entrance hall, two bath- rooms and the basement stairway. The large living -dining area and the kitchen extend across the full width of the house. The kitchen has a convenient work area as well as a dining section. A private bathroom is a feature of the master bedroom, which also has a ;large clothes closet and storage shelves. The total floor area is 1,223 sq. feet and the exterior dimensions are 36 feet, four inches, by 33 feet, eight inches, excluding the Porch- es. Working drawings for this house, Design 283; -may be obtain- ed from Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. LIVINfa•OININ$ ROOM ,a,4,'. sa• o. BEDROOM R DIMING KITCHEN D 6TOR BR W OR 11 0 7,4 -.Fd DEDROOM p...,.- 000•4. I 1 1 BEDROOM FLOATING THE FLOOR -A smooth,- hard -finished concrete basement floor adds value to a house. An even floor is easier to keep clean and is important if plans include a base- ment recreation room. Finishing may be done by hand or with a trowling, machine. ADVENTURE IN BUILDING Finished Basement Floor Means Extra Usable Spa This is the 28th in a series of articles by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Fed- eral housing agency, on build- ing a house. The basement floor should be laid down as soon as practical. It is then possible to install the furnace on its permanent base, aiid space is provided for storage out of the weather. The amount of dirt and grit tracked through the house will also be reduced. The basement deserves as much attention as 'other parts of the house. Even if there are no spec- ial plans for its immediate use, the floor should be properly laid, with the correct slope, and a smooth, hard finish. A smooth floor will be 'easier to keep clean and there will be no pockets to collect water whenever the floor is washed. This aspect becomes even more important if there is to be a basement workshop or laundry area, or if plans call for a base- ment recreation room. There are a number. of things to be done before pouring the con- crete for the baserhent floor. Un- less the base is sand, gravel or stone, a five -inch layer of "fill" has to be put down. Crushed stone or coarse gravel are frequently used for this purpose, but cinders will do, provided they do. not come in direct contact with cast iron piping. If the bottom of the excavation does not dry out rapidly enough and thee are signs that water is seeping in, it may be advisable to install a second row of drain tiles. The tiles should be placed along the -inside of the footing, and should be connected to the drain where it leaves the • building. To prevent waste matter backing up, the tiles should be at a higher level than the drain pipe itself. The basement floor should slope towards the drain. An incline of about one inch in every ten feet is, sufficient. The slope can be checked with a 'spirit level set on the edge of a straight board eight or ten feet in length. Fill should -be made compact be- fore the cotierete is poured. Wat- ering it down a number of tittles with a garden hese will heIpp. Even on sandy soil where ne fill is need- ed, it is a good idea to wet the ground thoroughly before pouring the' coltdfete. Otherwise the dry sand May draw too mueh: Water quality of the finished product. As a measure of precaution, the floor drain should be covered 'be- fore the concrete is poured. In all probability concrete will be poured into the ' basement through one of the basement win- dows. To protect the window frame against damage, a board should be fixed over the sill, us- ing finishing nails to hold it down. Afterwards, the board can be eas- ily removed and the nail holes filled with putty before painting. Concrete for basement floors should be of good quality, prefer- ably 3,000 -pound concrete. It is easier to .. obtain a smooth finish if no large stones are used. Half- inch stone is ideal if the polishing or "floating" is done entirely with a hand trowel. If the floor is to be machine -polished, the presence of slightly larger stones will still make an excellent finish possible. Three inches is the minimum depth for the concrete floor in an NHA-financed home, but four in- ches will give a better quality floor. The concrete is first levelled with a spade or hoe. Later, it is smoother with the edge of a board. When it has just begun to set and is strong enough to carry the weight of a man, the "floating" or polishing begins. This is a time- consuming process and the manner in which it is carried out has a great deal to do with the quality of the concrete, particularly the sur- face. Too much floating, or float- ing the concrete too soon, tends to draw an excessive amount of wat- er to the surface. Some of the fin- er aggregates and cement particles will then float to the top, produc- ing a weak, soft -textured finish that will dust easily. These fine particles of cement dust present an additional cleaning problem for the house -keeper. It is equally bad to allow too much time to elapse between pour- ing and floating. As the concrete hardens it becomes more difficult to smooth and the result is a rough and bumpy floor. ' Deficiencies of this sort- are not easily corrected. If ` the floor is being poured in winter, care should be taken not- to overheat the basement in an attempt. to speed up drying of the concrete. This may cause exces- sive shrinkage and lead to cracks; it may also produce a poor surface texture. Curing should be a grad- ual process. It is good practice to sprin a the floor often while it mit of,the erxicretti<,a -,fewer :titer :Il dr tntrout. Within a day or two of pouring the concrete should be hard enough to walk on. But the floor can still be damaged_ easily atthis stage. Heavy materials or sharp articles should not be dragged across the floor until it has hardened further. It takes about ten days for the floor to become serviceable, and about a month before it can be put to heavy use. . Basement Stairs The basement stairs can be built either !before the floor is poured, or after. It may be preferable to wait until the floor is laid before building the'stairs, as it will then be easier to keep the bottom step the same' heighth as the others, thus minimizing the possibility of accidents. Another frequent problem is the lack of head room above the base- ment stairs. A clearance of at least six feet, six inches, is nec- essary in the stair we11. This should be allowed for at the plah- ning stage, and rechecked 'when the floor is being framed. There is more than one way of building basement stairs. Perhaps the quickest and most -economical way is to saw out a number of tri- angular blocks from the stringers and nail the steps to horizontal surfaces. Stringers are compara- tively weak where they have been cut and have a tendency to split; stairs built in this fashion are springy, unless supported at the centre. The steps themselves of- ten curl at the edges, and nails are liable to work loose after the stairs have been in use for some time. It may take a little longer to mortise the steps into the stringers, but this is all that is re- quired to produce basement stairs that are not only better looking but sturdier. Exactly, the same amount of material is used in both cases. ALL KINDS of INSURANCE - W. E. SOUTHGATE Phone 334 — Res. 4540 MAIN ST. : SEAFOitrn • WEDDINGS. - FROST--SMITl Carrying the prayer book that the mother and grandmother of the groom had carried at their wed- dings, Miss Norah Stewart Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freder- ick Gordon Smith, was married in Holy Trinity Church, Thornhill, en July 23, to Mr. John Arnold' Frost, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Leroy Frbst, of Dundas, and formerly of Seaforth. Rev. William Askew of- ficiated. Given in marriage by ler father, the bride wore a gown of embroid- ered Swiss organdy, fashioned with short sleeves. Her elbow -length veil of tulle illusion was gathered to a crown of white flowers, and her prayer book, was covered with stephanotis. Miss' Georgia Alice Turner, of Noranda, was maid of honor, and Miss Janet Mary Smith, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Miss Mary Elizabeth Rose Frost, sister of the groom, was flower girl. They were gowned in turquoise organza, and carried bouquets of daisies, matching the wreaths of daisies in their hair. Mr. Donald Stanton Lavery, of New Liskard, was best man, and ushers were Mr. Richard Frost, of Dundas, brother of the groom, and Mr. Stephen Richard Demorest, of Maple. Following a reception at the home of the bride's parents, the couple left on a honeymoon trip. They will live in Toronto until Septem, ber when they will • return to Kings- ton, where both are attending Queen's University. Among those who attended the wedding was the aunt of the groom, Mrs. Joseph Dill, of Dublin. Suspicious Symptoms Suspicion that some symptom may' indicate the presence of can- cer can cause unnecessary distress which could probably be alleviated by consultation with a doctor. There are often false alarms about this disease which early examina- tion could prove baseless, saving the patient much fear and worry. Even if there are some grounds for suspicion, prompt 'treatment can' often cure the cancer. It is better to have the doctor's assur- ance either way, ,than to waste time brooding. * * * Echo From the Past ' In former times, scurvy was a common disease among seamen while on long voyages during which they were deprived of fresh vege- tables and fruit, specifically, of vitamin C." The same disease could strike again unless this im- portant vitamin is included in our diet. Orange juice or tomato juice should be given daily to infants and small children. Other good .i OLTON S•UG OR PASTURING OMR If you've been tbioting about trying some of the newer methods of pasturing caws, maybe these ideas will help. They come from. Mac Bolton, assistantagricultural representative in Grey County. Bolton feels that the old free - access means of pasturing wastes too much grass. because of fouling and trampling. He feels that "on- ly 45 to 50 per cent of the grass" is used under this system. An- other disadvantage: legumes are, crowded out in the undergrazed parts of the field and can't stand the close grazing in the other parts. "It's the easiest though," he ad- mits. "It involves no extra fenc- ing or labour; the cows have free access to all of the field the whole season. If labour is scarce and land is cheap, don't overlook it." Rotational grazing means more work and fencing, but Bolton feels that in most cases the extra pas- ture would pay the costs. In this system the pasture is di- vided into blocks; each block will carry the whole herd for 10 to 14 days. The grass is left a month to recover after the cattle are tak- en off. "This results in more constant pasture production and gives more complete use of the growth," says sources of vitamin C are broccoli, cantaloup, green peppers, cauli- flower and strawberries and black currants. * * * The Nurse's Assistant Not all young girls who dream about being a nurse are able to realize that dream. For some,. their health or educational stand- ards are not up to requirements. Others may have to contribute to family finances as soon as they finish school. As a compromise, many find satisfaction in becom- ing an assistant to the nurse, train- ing in approved, schools to.become. one of a team with the. graduate nurse. The title of these assist- ants differs in several provinces— nursing assistant, nurses' aide, or licensed practical nurse, but their training is up to the high stand- ards approved by the Canadian Nurses Association. DANCING Every Friday Night AT BLUEWATER DANCELAND Music by— Desjardine Orchestra ADMISSION •— 75 CENTS JOIN THE CROWDS BUSINESS DIRECTORY DR. M. W. STAPLETON Physician and Surgeon 2 Phone 90 . : Seaforth If no answer, call 317 JOHN A. GORWILL, BA., M.D. Physician and Surgeon Phones: Office 5-W Res. 5-J Seafofth SEAFORTH CLINIC , Telephone 26 P. L. BRADY, M.D. Surgeon Telephone 750 W 1 DR. E. MALKUS Telephone 15 EVENINGS: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only, 7-9 p.m. • Appointments may be made. 7 D. H. McINNES Chiropractic - Foot Correction COMMERCIAL HOTEL Monday, Thursday — 1 to 8 p.m. A. M. HARPER & COMPANY Chartered Accountants 55 South St. Telephone Goderich JA 4-7562 Licensed Municipal Auditor. G. A. WEBB, D.C.* *Doctor of Chiropractic 438 Main Street - Exeter X -Ray and Laboratory Facilities Open Each Weekday Except Wednesday. , Tues. and Thurs. Evenings 7-9 For Appointment - Phone 606 SEAFORTH - VETERINARY CLINIC J. 0. Turnbull, D.V.M.; V.S. W. R. Bryans, D.V:M., VS. W. G. Drennan, D.V.M., VS, S. D, Meeuwisse ' Phone 105 Seaforth A. W. SILLERY Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. Phones: Office 173, Residence 781 SEAFORTH , ONTARIO McCONNELL & STEWART Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. P. D. McCONNELL, Q.C. D. I. STEWART SEAFORTH, Ont. - Telephone 174 JOHN E. LONGSTAFF Optometrist Phone 791 Seaforth Eyes Examined — Glasses Fitted MAIN OFFICE, SEAFORTH Goderich St. West, adjacent to Seaforth. Clinic. Office Hours: Seaforth daily, except Monday, 9 a.m:5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Thursday evenings by appointment only. Clinton: Monday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Above Hawkins' Hardware.) THE MCK'ILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. HEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, Ont•. ' OFFICERS: President—J. L. Malone, Seaforth Vice -President John 11. McEwing, Blyth. • Secretary-Treasurer—W. E. South- gate, Seaforth. DIRECTORS: J. L. •!Malone, Seaforth; Chris. Leonhardt, Bornholm ; Robert Archibald Seaforth; John H. Mc- Ewing, Blyth; William S. Alexan- der, Walton; Harvey Fuller, Gpde- rich; J. E. Pepper, Brucefleld; Allister Broadfoot, Seaforth; N. Trewartha, Clinton. AGENTS: - Vincent Lane, R.R. 5, Seaforth; William Leiper, Jr., Londesboro; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; James Keys, R.R. 1, Seaforth; Harold Squires, R.R. 3, Clinton. 000000000000'00•0 o W. J. • CLEARY ° 0 Seaforth, Ont. 0 4, LICENSED EMBALMER 0 O and FUNERAL DIRECTOR O Night or Day Calls 335 O 4, O 000.000.0o4,4,004,.0 ❑0>000000000Q0°❑ 4, o BOX • Funeral Service • Licensed Embalmer 0 4, Prompt and careful . attention 4, Hospital Bed 0 O FLO OCCAFOR ALL S ONS 0 ® Phones: • - • Rea: 595•W Store 43 E 6 04,00004,04,4,4,0°0 ® 0 0 o J. A. BURKE O Funeral Director ° O and Ambulance Service . • 0 O DUBLIN : ONT. 4, Night or Day Calls: 0 Phone 43 r 10 • 0 0000°44'04,00000 00000000000000 4> 4, 4, 0 4, 0 Adjustable hospital beds 0 for rent. 0 G. A. WHITNEY Funeral Home Goderich St. W., Seaforth AMBULANCE SERVICE 4, 4, 4, 4, 0 4, 4, 4, 4, 0 0 4, O FLOWERSCC FOR OOO • 0 tbe a9sistant agrieultural, recces entative,'Be.sure to- clip and bar. row each block after the Vows dare taken off," Strip or fresh daily pasturing Is the ultimate in controlled grazing, he says, A fresh strip of pasture is supplied each day and as par- ticularly good for dairymen who want a constant daily production. "The cows will eat the same amount each day under the sys- tem because they are exposed to fresh grass and don't have a chance to do selective grazing. This gives a constant flow each day." More labour is needed; the elec- tric wire must be moved each tiay. But Bolton feels a farmer selling fluid milk could afford to spend more on his pasture program than someone with a beef herd. As with rotational 'grazing, a better stand of legumes is main - WANTED LIVE POULTRY • Top Prices Paid! . DUBLIN CREAMERY & Poultry Packers Phone 68 -- - Dublin I urogooR, ,szotgair, ow, ,411fve"us i.' 4, iso,* ; 1 :tang; leuie •crowns, the legumes aren t graced .as short,, and .they, bays•a chance to • recover ,before bein grazed again. a ,.ailow8 . lh, plant tQ build up root reserves..and 'thereby makes it amore fainter hardy.• - "Alfalfa may be kept in for. hree or four years if controlled grazing is ractiscd on the. field," says Bolton. Sell that unnecessary piece of furniture through a Huron Exposi- tor Classified M. Pbone 141. 'Living: Santa ' 24 to Tatilgsg FIX FOR Az TM FAMILY t• DRX+N 14' year rand tl art accomped ky yarest 'RER` 9:30' a,m. ta, 6:00 V.> SUNDAY .1!00 p.m t4 6;001 pm" - SANTA'S VILLAGE Bracebridge, Ont. NO MORE MESSY - SM.E',14Y GARBAGE See our Modern Garbage Disposal Unit — Easily installed in your kitchen sink. — Completely disposes of all garbage — Does not harm plumbing or drains Installed $299.00 • On display at: D. R. WOOD Plumbing Heating Phone 23, Seaforth Read the Advertisements — It's a Profitable Pastime • •rrnsir FINAL LIMERICK. CONTEST GRAN' PRIZE JP4orTJO THROUGH • WeSTe Ca A � your chance W win an exciting all- -expense - c-1 idil►�:�� �— _ Pll♦1N'w.� 1 expense -paid trip for yourself and one adult through Western. Canada. You'll be thrilled at seeing "', Here's the Canadian Rockies; the Victoria Glacier near Lake Louise; tour beautiful Victoria -and, Vancouver. As a climax to this wonderful adventure, you'll be a first-class passenger on a huge CPA Britannia Airliner. All you have to do is fill in the last line of each of the following limericks. It's easy ... it's fun . . . so put on your thinking • cap and let's go! When crossing the street, Elmer says Please make sure you look both ways 1f a car's 'too near' Wait there till it's clear On a street with cars parked at the side Around them never play games or hide. If between them you flit You're quite sure to be hit In summer a bike is good fun For going on rides in the sun. • If by the rules you'll abide Then in safety you'll ride Whenever you go out to play Off the highway or street always goy. 'All games axe a .lark If played in the park When you leave the curb always walk; At running across you should ball, 'Cause you could trip and fall And not get there at all r. In so many places you'll find There's no sidewalk of any kind. Where this is the case The cars you must face Mali ro: Name Ontario Safety League Address 208 King St. West Toronto 1, Ontario. Age Telephone MMI. COMPLETED LAST LINES BEFORE MIDNIGHT AUGUST 10714, 1960 This space is contributed in the ,interest of School Children safety by Phone 141 Since 1860, Servin ,Seatorthm the Community First