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V'- : n 4^TWK CAROLINA TIMES, Saturday,15^ UM» . . ■ Beam from livin(, in their first home iriiat , f* home tick, “ffejrt tbn«” they buy, the home will have je«s picture window—or else more view; fewer steps, ' space, 6r less of this and more of tl'.at, they say. . insuf- ficil eMctrrf3l planning—imanifest when there’s an Of limits, outlets, electrical ccnveniences and full' housepower — can be one of the more maddening “flrBt home” dis coveries. Recognizing this, the electri cal industry de vised a Medal lion symbol to identify jiew homes that elec trically are all tliey should be. Only- a local electric utility can award the Medallion to a home—and this, ' ®IiK- home has been thoroughly inspected by utility ofllnah. i •RdalMon standards by which the electrical system of a ? hoMf' U judged generally' caW for an electrical ssrvice of no 4 Jestt- than 100 amp^:«s—to give a home sufficient power for I hJMv family’s existing elactrical appliances to run at peak * «fflttttncy, and power to spare for any future appliances they ma^ wish to add. f lighting ia^he home must equal “light for living” standards J of We American Home Lighting Institute. This means plenty ' of tfctflf-in fixtures and li^tinr; outlets, indoors and out—^for ■f fiafHy, good wsion, and dacorative enhancement. ■ ^ fUectrical outlets in MedatUon Homes must be numerous t and convenient for small appliances, eftctric shaver^, radio, tel^sion and. the rest. Finally, a Medallion Home comes eqirff^)ed with an electric range and at least two more electric labw-savers. 'rtiis spring, as new homes blossom on the countryside like, i crones, thousands of young couples will eagerly be looking | Sor'"Weir first home—perhaps the one and only home' they ever hope to buy. The Medallion—or the quality it stands for—is a worthwhile , guide to lasting satisfaction in a home from the electrical liviag i Btaadpoint ' ar^Eik riib^riza^ on ^ .|>ottom^ It Iioine interphoiife allbws yott to find out tvho's at th« front door without a niaid (and dange rous) dash downstairs; Itever jKS&t a wooden ladder; pilfit way hide defects; Be suK 'that cracks in your sid«- I walk ar® patched up if hazardous.' THie elnirch, as ah instUution, deserves y*ur SHptfoM, but not be cause its perfect. Financial advice; Save money tiofw; it will be worth having a few years from now. SHEET ROCK builders I g HARDWARE * FlaniBgo MorUr Mix - iTi^ter - RocMath, Metal Lath - Inaulating Board - Bridi, Common A Face - Aabeatoa SMktg • Ht^Ki'a Steel Windowa, Ail Types - Baacment ft Utility Windows - Aliaolmin Winddwa - Fire Dobfa - Induatrial Door* • Ormunental Roofing - Overiwiid Doora - KHchoi Cid>ine» - Waterproofln* - Rockwool InauUtion - Corf Chutes - Sand ^ Grjtvd - Oiaw««w J Stairway* - Heatilator - MlscdDantoous Steel'* Sliding Door Hard^rare. ABOVE IS A PARTIAL LIST OF MATERIALS ON HAND FOR PROMPT DELIVERY URHAM BUILDERS ^PPLY CO. BUILDING MATERIALS MILTON AT W. MAIN ST. "OUR SERVICE STARTS WITH YOUR FIRST CAVL." 6B3-0U7 lort Fail For [hese CotRinon Nouse Hazards lose their lives each month in ac cidental falls. Annua^y, falls seri- o'JsVy injur.; over half a millkm of us. To minimize the. danger of a serious fall at home, heed these tips: Use a rubber mat /in the bath tub or sho«irer, and have a firm Opp»- It happens fir too often, hand grip within easy range; irFact is, nearly 2,000 Americans . Tack down any throw rugs that MODERN Are Completely Equipped With . Electric Aj^liances I. ft. Gi. FREEZER 5 Year Qvarantee On Sealei Unil $200.00 Food Spoiiago QuaRiilOo 1‘oater St. 203 Wellons Village It may bfe easier t» oim that dream home. Last Savinga and Loan Jbeet of all i^laees to go ■fb^ tis J»r>your dowti 'piyinent, youVe m(|y yoor home loan. SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 112 W. Parrish Street Durham^ N. G.
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