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Imposing Ranch Features Economy , Air Of Prestige B-66 Provides Nine Rooms In Small Area By JULES LOH ' Of the AnocUted Preii - What constitutes economy in a home? Architect Rudolph A, Matern provided an answer when he de- aigned, this imposing ranch whose leek, low lines and luxury fea tures impart an air of prestige, "Nine rooms in less than 1,500 square feet is economy," said Matern, and that s what House' of-the-Week ; design B-66 has. Economy means a lot for the money not necessarily an in exDensive home." Matern provides more for the money, for instance, . by putting- back-to-back plumbing in the main bathroom and the bathroom off the master bedroom, Another half-bath (convenient for kids playing outdoors) was added off the mud room at a minimum 01 expense because it adjoins the plumbing facilities in tho laun dry, which in turn are in the same general location as the kit chen..:;. :-..' vs Further economy resulted in the open plan of the kitchen-family room and the living and din ing rooms.Vertical separators re tain the formality of the latter, A simplified roof design is an other money saver, i - Matern sacrifices nothing to luxury or livability in any B-68's economy features, however. For example, the home has two fire places a real touch of elegance but both are served by an all-in-one chimney which also pro vides for a heater flue. ' - The 1,495 square, foot house has four bedrooms, through one could serve equally well, because of its location, as a music room or den. At 14'4" by 10', bedroom Mo. 2 can accommodate twin beds adequately, and is equipped with three closets. The master bed room, 11' by H'lO" and with four closets, has its own personal bath With a shower stall, The main bathroom, which has twin lava tories, has a combination tub and ihower. .. . . . c The house is 27'7". deep and, 89'4" wide, requiring a minimum lot width of 100 feet. ' - . SLEEK ELEGANCE A rich combination of brick with vertical boards and planters which run alsomt the en tire length of the house give this economical ranch a long, low look of luxury. House has four bedrooms, 1,495 square feet of living space.: It was. designed for economy, but with a look of prestige by architect Ru- v dolph A. Matern., "An important item in the economy consideration," said Matern, "is resale value. Subject to neighborhood, this home has top resale potential because of its livability and attractive exterior." Much of the livability results from the excellent design of the kitchen-family room are From the well planned 11'2' by 12'8" kitchen, mom has full view of the large 14' by 10'8 family room through sliding glass doors. The kitchen also has ready access to the garage, convenient for grocery shopping, and to, the basement stairs and laundry. The house is clearly zoned for a quiet bedroom area, including a soundproof wall between bed room No. 4 (or den) and the fam ily room. The spacious living-dining room area also has elegant fea tures. Opposite the living room fireplace is a large bow window, attractive as well from the out side, and the dining room is adorned with a built-in china cab inet. Both rooms are viewed from well-lighted foyer decorated with plantings. Highlighting the exterior is a brick veneer wall on the bed room side which flows down into a long planter. Another plantei1, running the full 28 feet of the living and dining room, further accentuates the long, low lines of the house. . The end view of the attached garage is made attractive with two shuttered windows with flow er boxes. . v t . -rJfj ' "errs rTi,.L twin I . ' feffllCiOTOI ' ' UiWingi ilooB''' ' J V. rrj rirel fao "COM MB . r BEDROOM I WsXS : OEN or FAMILY ROOM fT I kitch?h tJt,'ug-i M ll'stl'-IO . SJ0! :UBE0R00M4 t4 x l0'-8" ... fl f jjl:al2-? i ritLie . ' r" ' " ' .Jiyi y ffi T IT - J PI ' L r . 1 BEDROOM 2 . BEDROOM 3fcSi LIVING ROOM , DINING ROOM T- V V--;fc'' ', ; FLOOR PLAN Note the excellent zoning of this four bedroom ranch. The im posing formal living and dining rooms are by the entrance, the informal private family activity center is toward the rear, and the quiet sleeping area is to the left away from the drive way. ' Building Editor: ; 1 Enclosed is 50 cents. Please send mo a copy of the study plan of the House of the Week, Design B-66. NAME . STREET . CITY . STATE . .,1 i.;i ii , 'SPACIOUS BUT COZY A fireplace adds a touch of coziness to a spacious family room-kitchen area viewed through sliding glass doors from a trellised terrace. Kitch en also has ready access to basement stairs and attached garage. Tip Given for Absentee Care If your family be planning a trip out of town for a few days or a few weeks you can always put King and Mittens in a dog knd cat boarding kennel. But what about the house plants? : Latest suggestion on absen tee care of plants comes' from the Potted Plant Information Center. Here is what it says; Before you leave on your Irip, scrub your porous red clay Mti in clear water so the Breathing pores of their walls re kept open. The white coat ing removed by tho scrub brush It composed of soluble salts that have leached out of the porous pot after watering. '. After scrubbing, place the potted plant in water over the top rim of the clay pot. When bubbles stop rising, remove the pot and allow surplus water to drain.;' ' ' ; ; . ,v"":'.:' Then" placo 'the freshly scrubbed and watered clay pot in a plastic bag and secure the plastic around tho base of the plant with a cord of twistable tape. This will meet the plant's humidity needs for at least two weeks. For longer vacations use this method: Enclose the entire plant, pot, stem and all in a plastic bag loosely tied at the top. - ' And remember not to leave the plants in direct sunlight or near drafts and radiators in your' absence,. Youth, 23, Enters Plea of Guilty Dennis Goodin, 23, of no known permanent address, pleaded guilty in Lane County ; Circuit Court Friday to issuing a forged $100 money order. ' Goodin is accused of passing the money order at a Safeway Store on Highway 99 north of Eugene on Jan. 24, According to statements, made in court by Deputy Dist- Atty. Robert Mc- Crea, the money order passed by Goodin was one of a number of money, orders stolen from a Port land pharmacy. . McCrea , said, however, that Goodin was not suspected of participating in tho actual theft of the order forms, Judge Fort set Monday for sentencing of Goodin. Lively Hues Taking Over Home decorators are paint ing their walls with color from tubes. We don't mean they're making murals, either. Bright colors are in fashion. The trend of the past few years has been away " from drab, neutral tints to ' m o r e lively hues. To make more shades available to the home owner, some paint companies now packago paint colors in collapsible tubes much like an artist's tube of paint. To obtain the exact . color desired, the homeowner orders the paint mixed before his eyes. One or more tubes of paint are added to a base liquid paint and stirred on the spot. The number of colors possible from this mixing proc ess runs into the many thou sands. ' For example, if a soft, warm gray is needed, tubes of black and red colorants are squeezed into a base white paint fol lowing directions on a master color chart. Presto! The soft, warm gray is ready for the do-it-yourselfer's brush or roller. Wood Paneling If your bathroom Jias a cold unfriendly look, try paneling it with wood. Wood paneling will kill the chill and make , your bathroom seem warm , and cheery. You can seal the pores of tho wood against moisture by applying a water-repellent pigmented slain. Trap Replaces Waste Basket . Latest item in the market designed to save wear and tear on housewives is a waste trap that sets into .the floor. ' ' The device could relegate the traditional wastebasket tb the' attic along with Unc Jim's stereoscopic slides. In the kitchen' the trap pre sents a neat crackle aluminum door which opens at the touch of a , toe. This trap door is sur rounded ,by a flange. Sweep ings disappear not under the rug,' but right into the trap door. Likewise for bottles, cans and other trash. The door and its metal casing may be re moved for washing. ' Surface dimensions of the unit are 0 by 10 inches. What happens to the trash after it drops from sight? Does is simply land in a heap on dad's workbench? The manu facturers have thought of every thing. Onto the casing of the trap, in the cellar, is attached a dust proof canvas chute. Waste is directed neatly into the rub bish barrel. Installed in the bedroom or guest room, the device could double as a laundry chute. Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon 4B Sunday, May 21, 1961 Plant Health Always Starts With the Soil OREGON' STATE University The health and vigor of the plants grown in. your yard are a measure of your gardening ability. And the place to start in keeping plants healthy is with the soil, says an Oregon State University landscape ar chitect. ,, . Before planting any shrubs or trees or seeding new lawn, the soil should be worked to a depth equal to or greater than the root systems, according to George Fredeen. This means at least 6 inches deep for lawns, 18 inches for shrubs, and 2 feet for trees. Fertility of the soil can, and in most cases should, be im proved by addition of manures, straw, compost, sawdust, peat moss, or leaves. These organic materials provide food for the soil micro-organisms, increase the water-holding capacity of the soil, and stimulate plant root development, Fredeen ex plains. The plants, in turn, re spond by good strong, vigorous growth and with an increased immunity toward certain di seases. I At times, it may be advis able to add some commercial fertilizers to the organic matter, the landscape architect noted. These add supplemental food for the plants and are usually good to help break down some organic matter. They also re store certain elements to the soil which have been depleted through the breakdown of or ganic compounds into plant food. ;. . , The" threei.main elements in fertilizers are the key to which elements and how much of each to use, Fredeen says. Nitrogen, in amounts from 1 to 33 per cent, is the chief growth pro moter, makes green leaves, and tender grass. Phosphorus is the element used to promote root develop ment and stimulate flowers, fruits, and seed development. Super phosphate used on flower beds wili bring startling re sults from ' increased size of blooms. Potassium, the third main element, provides general vig or to the plant. ' Most plants used in home landscaping thrive in slightly acid soils. The acid pH Jivel in soil reaction is instrumental in growing plants such as rhodo dendrons, camellias, azaleas, Kalmia and heathers. More acid-loving plants are found in regions of heavy rainfall than in drier areas where alkaline tolerating plants such as jun ipers and pines thrive. You can alter the soil pH, Fredeen points out, by adding acid-type fertilizer with a mod erate to high available percent age of nitrogen. To neutralize the soil pH, use wood ashes or agricultural lime, a particular delight to lilacs, roses and some perennials. Brighten up your home with new lighting fixtures. N ' Cheerful or striking designs will accentuate any room.' Clarke Electric Co. 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