! Prince Rupert Daily News Saturday, October 6. 1951 EDITORIAL 1 I JL- -i r. i i l J : .1 5 rr. hi. Sl K I "W. w -w k U U ?J , ml M6 VJ U Vi U i Talking of Building . talk of building. tfes, "Vn If You Need a jj '. j t X-rrkA fanxe, Don't lfer2:Hg'-XI1r Feel Too Blue I & First Aid For Homes Often householders may have wondered how to remove paint effectively which has dried and , .. . I i . fjmm s jag rtv 1 1 - a. t BUILDERS SUPPLIES hardened on hou.se hardware such as chrome and briss door knobs, lighting piumbiiiy fixtures work done and other causes, may nut have been an extensive this year as it could have heen certainly not adequate to meet the situation by any means the city ha nevertheless seen considerable improvement In the building line. Many people have done a splendid job in renovating and improving the.-.- premises. The business section has rsen some nutable additions. In all the residential sections, changes for the belter are to be noted. Outstanding housing achievement of the year, of course, is the conversion of the former I'niled states administration building. We have not stood still in building and improvement, to be suie, but there is still plenty 1c be done. aot only mm i ilon which, undoubted badly needed in apert, particularly in 4ns department. rv situation that a housing accommo-q siring'tit points up ,1 iif maintaining to advantage what we ve and making the tlir resources at our 1,5 renovation, repair, elMii and modernisa- I i; possibly put up with rdsliips and incon-. in the fine summer n inter is when our the effectiveness euslruction is tested, son is now approach- I ,mr building, due to ,i rlifficully of getting If you are one of many who needs a new furnace this year, don't feel you are an exception. Statistics show that far more heating plants are installed in older-type homes than are ordered for new homes. Aside from the natural wear arid tear, antiquated heating plants become economic liabilities. They consume more fuel than they should, and In many instances are fire hazards, "bf all the heating units that were sold In the province la.it year, more than 60 per cent went into older homes as ir-t ) BOY OifJL ' C V- 4-4ll' It should be remembered that paint will remove easily a day or so alter painting has been done by wiping with turpentine. To remove hardened paint from metal and tile .surface, a solution of washing soda or triso-Uum phosphate in a cup of warm water v.'!!! do the tiltk. A little fine steel wool will help to accelerate the paint removing Job, but do not rub THE CORINTH has two of the three bedrocms fhown divided by a folding partition. This may be opened Into a oaytime playroom. Each room has a closet and a space for single bed, chest of drawers and desk. Other closets Include two coat closets, linen cabinet in CEMENT O SAND GRAVEL LUMBER ROOFINGS etc. Albert & McCaffery Ltd. PHONES 116, 117, oe 58 I WT - Dtn II 1 (&'-&k7'-9 eiien cis I I a r Protect Those Water Pipes! With winter's breath slowly; j very hard. j Do not use this solution on . wooden floors. Dried paint there Is best removed with steel wool only. A covering of wax will hie; any blenusnes. It may be desired also by some homeowners to kepp a deteriorating asphalt rool a year or two longer. If so, a roof of this kind can be coated with an asphalt roof coating, generally sold by roofing supply dealers or hardware stores. but surely wafting down from ; jThe Inside Story I j winter winds, cold and snow just around (.mcr. why not be worm and cheery your home? Let us advise you how to in comfort and save fuel costs too. bedroom hail and wardrobes In large bedroom. Note the minimum amount of hall required and the compact arrangement of k.tchen cabinets. Range and refrigerator are p'aced on the Inside wall and sink with flanking work counters under thj frcnt window. The plans of this small house call for a picture window and c planting area as well, with a wide eave overhang, ertical siding In front, conprete st?ps and asphalt shingles. Tl. j dimensions of the Corinth are 36 feet by 28 feet with a floor arep totalling 916 square feet and a cubage amounting t' 11,775 cubic feet. It's Time For Heating Vancouver Hears, Dick Neuberger i the north, the homeowner Is well advised now to begin thinking about uncovered pipes. As many found out last winter, frozen water pipes can cause all manner of discomforts and annoyances, not to mention expenses. But with a little, ad- jvance planning, much or all of j this can be spared. I If you have a basement and , water pipes are exposed, look for crevices and other places air can enter. Nothing will freeze ;a pipe faster than a cold draft ! or air. Repairs... Ottawa Making Building Easici Changes in National Housing Act Announced liy Minister Checking your heating plant not only means a more comfortable heme this winter but also elim-inai-s repairs when heat is mast needed. VANCOUVER. Richard L. Neuberger, senator lor the Oregon State Lcsslslatute, and Mrs. Neuberger, who is a representative in the same legislature, tpoke at a "Uood Neighbor" dinner held by the Vancouver Hoard of Trade this week. Mr. Neuberger's address was entitled "The Trouble With You I "If mm ! If pipes are exposed outside, government todav ail- a substantial mound of earth OTTAWA (CP) The t in and let's talk about Insulation and i a Windows for warmth; and paint, too, .ighfen your home on those dull cold days. O nounced easier loan terms in state financing fovZ ordinary house and apartment construction in Can- hould be wrapped well with m- & muting material. eoi-t of paraiiei di-cussion to'arJa and steps to encourage erection of homes for "rulelatlrrSay'E1!" ew in selected defence areas. Vusl, "The Trouble With You! Minister of Resources Winters , " ' ELEMENTARY METHOD Our skilled men will insure you w'th the best in service SAAH1CH PLUMBING & HEMING OIL IURXF.RS INSTALLED AND SERVICED Cornu McEiidc and 4th. Phone Blue 84G VANCOUVER (CP) Robert Mc- Yanks Is ..." said the government intends, of fiot less than eight units if R,v Mr. Neuberger is ah outstancl- with improvement In the mate- he agrees on fixed rental of each caught a 10-pound sal c is our motto and it won't cost you a i to talk it over. ' nig magazine and newspaper auppiv position, lo place unit for three years This fea-wnter and his background in "special emphasis" on homes for ture of the act has been dor- mon with his bare hands at Kitsilano Beach here. He waded into the water with his clothing Canada Is broad, stemming lroin ueience worsers ana give other mant for some time. manv visits and nartirnlarlv iin Canadians opportunity to build Central inrtaaa rf on anQ scoopea me nsn up. tat-. . x . ,u.,06'-oii6 intr m m n,iti tr. cuHr,, lue the I Corporation rirnnrntl., will will shortly .Wl lor issue " " .v.m active participation as press to tne mint oi capacity. , de- flipping salmon. DAILY NlSV.d Ci-n..-oirjaJ AnyfeitiioHMENTt. BU1NO RESULTS :D CITY BUILDERS' SUPPLIES Uafon olitcer for -the- Atancr' - Hr - announeed -the Central ftaUa of-the new financing plan. Highway Coinmi.-iiiou with Oc-u. Mortgage and Housing Corpora- -, 1'atsy" O Connor. tion shortly: -( HOIST THE FLAG This was the lii.it Board of; j. Boost National Housing! MOOSE JAW, Sask KfTk liade meeuiirf to wnich ladies Act loans to 80 per cent of the new flagpole costing between have been invited and was J?reed maximum sale price for $175 and $200 is being erected therefore quite a historic ocia--. ordinary civilian homes.' , nr. the cit hall here Th 7n. SBride Street Phone Blue 820 tion. - 2. Provide housing loans for foot pole replaces one that was I defence workers in specified removed some time ago. UNTIMELY WEATHER areas on the ba.sis of down pay- mcnt of 10 per cent with 25 years MONSTER VINES 1ED SCADDEN fA . ; n REGIN A (CP) The Chamber of to pay off the remainder. This EDMONTON (CP) "Jack the Commerce monthly bulletin urg- is a new provision under the 1 Giant Killer" could find some ed number firms to allow their i Housing Act. 'fine beanstalks to practise on .stalls time off to help with tne I 3. Reinstate the rental in-aiere. One resident has a potato harvest. But when the bulletin surance plan under which the 1 vine stretching 6V2 feet, and an-reacbed members an early snaw- builder may obtain an 80 per other has scarlet runner bean storm had blanketed the crops, 'crr.t loan lor multiple dwellings pods 11 inches long. NTING 2 t Of All Kinds Ltd. LUMBER for every purpose We urge you to see ms before you place o lumber order. Our gigantic stock guarantees tep quality, carefully seasoned lumber at reasonable prices. Northwest Construction General Contractors "...Ti Street PH. Green 92 r-J lift i i 1 1 Commercial Industrial Marine er & Bridden Ltd. u . i Box 1331, Prince Rupert, B.C. Ral contractors and BUILDERS 716 2nd Ave. Phone 563 See us or phone 651 today '. El for your lumber needs 1 1 : pT ' nX C- A ' H ' ; Vt -t; v l- ( A ; v jf, -- ' i--""""MMS,,,,HHi,i rol Repairs I iundation Work H6HVOjfft Htfitjr!- For The Best f ' V Interior Finishing & Renovation ! x Floor Sanding I ir Storm Windows I I CobinetWork i 5 , General Construction Plumbing and Heating Service Home Improvement Finance Plan for Home Owners OPERATED THR0U3H YOUR DEALER Any home owner of good credit standing who has a reasonable equity In his home can have the following improvements financed under thi plan: repairs, alterations or Improvements of an exlsltlng structure, including a detached garage. For example: finishing attic rooms, adding rooms, re-roofing, new flooring, modernizing kitchen, bathroom, etc. ' , Come to us for advice. Credit can be arranged by filling out an application form In office. our - - see PRINCE RUPERT Plumbing and Heating W & Bridden Ltd. PHILPOTT EVITT & CO. LTD. BUD SCHUMAN Phone 909 Cor. 2nd Ave. and 7th St. Phone 108 PHONE 651