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e o O O J' 9 O Styling Reaches New High in Kitchens, Appliances Made of Steel for All Homes Tb xooei exciting and fash Jojot-co&zciaus room in the home todaf i the kitchen. Dramatic ftyli&g fcas reached a new high JttBWel sitehans and appliances lender women all over the COTMfT are scheming and drjeaning o ways to bring these jTWdern developments into their ow-fc kitchens. Settin the pace for the smart cjHMrlnofc is the streamlined de- igtt t steel kitchen cabinets, TTMy r the keynote around which to build a successful re- -O modBling and decorating plan "Xbta simple elegance is the pr&ci background for appli aocxS wfieh seem more like drone Ulan a reality. yftwiUmr you have a large ramNiy.g kitchen or one ju&t big -enough to turn around in th Crraatility of steel cabinets inakw he most of every inch of svrilaa space. Valuable cor JUS iwd to advantage by rotrr taw and wall cabinets evtieh ivmund ona of a carousel, (quipped With lazy - susan sheivee. a touch of the hand brings rvary ittm into view, hallow Cakiaeta Newly featured shallow cabi nets take advantage of that valuable "middle area" between base and wall cabinets. Sliding doors of jlass or other decora tive materials permit easy ac- cess to tha contents of the cabinets without getting in the war of tha Counter work area These cabineTs are often used in Mmbinatitrv with base and wall cabinets to form a wall divider unit thatpartiafly shuts off the Wew of the kitchen from the dininn area in a large family- style kitahen. The shallow cabmeta are lust tha right size to install an Jnter-com system for a really deluxe feature. Without moving from the kitchen, you can talk to other members of the family or keep an ear tuned to infant cries from the nursery. Many steel cabinets are avail able with glass doors to exhibit a prized collection of glass or china, rilled doors used on a sink front or to enclose a radi ator add igteresting variety. Putting some cabinets on stainless steel legs instead of using ih& traditional method of Installation is a trend that adds a spacious floating look to the room. Even sink fixtures have been simplified. Instead of requiring two faucet handles, now a single lever faucet controls both the water flow and the temperature. Stainless Steel Adds Drama In line wjth the decorating theory that many materials are beautiful in their own right, stainless steel is used extensive ly in most elegant kitchens shdVn today by outstanding de sigrajrs. Appearing in built-in electric ranges, refrigerators, dishwash ers, sinks and counters, the gleam of stainless steel breathes life and beauty into the room. A feeling strength and perman ence is imparted by its glow. Dramatic accents of stainless steel can be carried out in the decorating scheme through the use of ventilating hoods, bullet ceiling light fixtures, pots and pans hung on the wall or from a stainless rack, and stainless trays and flatware designed for contemporary or traditional table settings. One of the newest uses for stainless steel is combining it in narrow' strips with rubber or vinyl tiles for a truly outstand ing floor treatment. Electric Appliances Spotlighted Th beauty of electric appli ances masks the magic chores they automatically perform. Their straight, simple lines fit perfectly with those of steel cabinets. Manufacturers have been working harder than ever to build appliances in standard sized units which will easily combine with standard cabinets. Built-in ranges, refrigerators and freezers permit great ver satility in kitchen arrangement. One oven can be raised or low ered mechanically to suit the height of the user. It's counter top provides extra work space. Refrigerator sections and freezer sections can be located in one spot or separated. Units which hang on the wall just like cabinets. offer many un usual possibilities for your kit chen plan. Even in the laundry area, au tomatic washers and dryers are manufactured for built-in in stallation. Electronic ovens that let you stage your own dramatic cook ing performance in a matter of seconds are designed to fit in the same space as standard built-in electric ovens. Even if you don't buy this exciting ap pliance right now, you'll have a spot for it in the kitchen when you do. And to keep a kitchen looking its elegant self, a dishwasher lets you whisk soiled dishes out of sight as fast as they appear. An electric garbage disposer in the sink cooperates to make the kitchen the glamour spot it was designed to be. Few Good Tools Essential for Work In Home Gardening Only a relatively few good tools, surprisingly enough, are essential for successful garden ing, according to the National Retail Hardware Association. A spade, a rake, a hoe and a trowel will do most of the jobs required by the run-of-the-mill amateur gardener. They should feel good to the gardener and should be of a weight and size equal to the strength of the user. Women should select smaller and lighter tools. A round-nosed spade with a D-handle is the best tool for turning over hard soil or for spreading fertilizer. A long handled spade will facilitate the digging of deep holes or turning over large chunks of soil. One of the most versatile tools far a small garden is an ordinary hoe. Weeding, cultivating and seeding can be done with the one tool. Furrows can be opened by tilting the hoe at an angle. The same hoe will cover the seeds and tamp them. For close work, in crowded areas, a small hand scratcher is helpful. Steel Rake A steel rake is best for most heavy gardening. However, one must use a steel rake with care to avoid uprooting tender plants and grass. Many gardeners do their lawn-raking with a bam boo or rubber rake. A trowel is a handy tool for digging up seedlings and small plants and for puttering and small digging. The best trowel is the one-piece, stainless-steel variety, with a wooden handle covering a steel shank. The size and shape of the trowel should be carefully selected to fit the gardener's hand. Once these basic tools have been purchased, the amateur gardener should add others as EASILY ADJUSTED Shelves are easily adjusted in this steel utility cabinet, adding to its varied uses for the homemaker. Without the shelves, the lower compartment is designed for storing brooms, mops, tha vac uum sweeper, and other long- handled household articles. With addition of shelves, it can be used for storing canned goods, cleaning supplies, bottles, linens or a host of other items. The cabinet is 84 inches high, 24 inches wide, and 13 inches deep. Whether the cabinet is used -in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, or pantry, it is practically a stor age wall in itself. A husband who likes to cook should have a spot in the kitch en for his private domain. In clude in your remodeling plans an extra stainless steel sink and cabinet for his salad tossing and drink mixing supplies to lceep him happily out from underfoot. he needs- them. Most gardeners possess a pruning shears, a hose, a grass clipper, a watering can and a wheelbarrow. These should be selected, again, with an eye to quality and conven ience. All tools should be cleaned after each use. Don't Mist Seeing Our Exhibit of The Latest Heating, Air Conditioning And Plumbing Equipment At The edford Home Show Thurriiy - Friday - Saturday - Sunday May 30, 31, June 1, 2 Crystal Springs Warehouse At The End of South Fir Street Medford o See the Following Equipment On Display! Westinghouse Room Air Conditioners Crane Combination Heating and Air Conditioning Units McPherson Oil and Gas Furnaces American Standard and Crane Plumbing Fixtures (BROOKS ELECTRDC & PLUMBING CO. Adequate Place io Work Important in Doing Own Repairs Having decided to join the growing fraternity of do-it-yourself OHI craftsmen, where do you start? The answer, of course, is start by selecting and equip ing an adequate place to work, a shop area for your do-it-yourself activities. In selecting the physical loca tion for your shop, don't skimp on space. Take every inch you can spare. It will pay off later, and you'll be glad you allowed enough. As a bare minimum, six by twelve feet will suffice, but with stationary power tools, a ten by twenty area is closer to the ideal. After choosing the spot, think next of floor, walls, ceiling, elec trical outlets and lighting. As phalt, rubber or cork tile are best for the floor. Walls can be finished pretty much to taste, but wood paneling or a sound deadening insulation board are' always good. Allow yourself plenty of elec trival outlets 115 volts, prop erly grounded particularly in the main work areas of your shop. Overhead lighting prefer ably fluorescent is best, and again provide for plenty to pre vent eye-strain on close work. In selecting tools, make a good choice of the hand variety your first consideration. Buy them individually or as a "kit," several good ones of which are available by reputable manu facturers. Perforated hardboard panels provide a convenient way of storing hand tools right on the wall for easy reach. Portable electric tools such as the quarter inch drill and six or eight inch saw may be your next step. When you select a stationary type power tool you know you're really in the shop "business." A hint to save both money and space, investigate the popular multi-purpose units, which will keep your investment to a mini mum and leave more room for other shop activity. 1016 N. Riverside Phone SP 2-5209 Four Rules Listed For Keeping Lawn Best way to keep a good lawn good is to feed it twice a year in the Spring and in the Fall. Here are four simple rules to follow for best results at least cost: (1) Feeding: When the grass is dry broadcast a plant food specially formulated for lawns, 2 lbs. to each 100 sq. ft. Water the lawn immediately after ap plying fertilizer. (2) Watering: During late Spring and early Summer, never water the lawn until absolutely necessary, then give it a good soaking to a depth of 4 to 5 inches. . Too freauent and too liaht waterings causa shallow rooting and weaken the grass. (3) Mowing: Do not clip too close. Use a sharp mower and adjust so as to cut at least 1V inches above ground. (4) Liming: Apply finely eround limestone every three years or so 5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. If soil is sandy, apply 3 lbs. per 100 sq. ft; Much of Fabric Is Tested By Maker Much of the fabric that goes on your upholstered pieces of furniture is actually tested by the manufacturer before it is sold to you. Hundreds of fabrics are checked for style, color, and general" saleability. In addition, these fabrics are tested for sewn seam strength. A special testing machine also determines at what pressure the fabric will tear, and how much it will stretch. Fabric is also given an abrasive test to determine the amount of wear it will take be fore it begins to deteriorate. Many upholstery materials are now treated witth a chemi cal which- acts as an invisible slipcover. It protects the fabrics from spills and makes them much more resistant to dirt than they formerly were. Ona of the gimplert and most effective ways to give a new look to an old house is to carpet the front hall and stairway. Gracious living is not only sug gested in appearance, but in Wednetdar, May 28, 1957 MSDFOBD (0RE60JT) MAIL TRIBXmS THSEH use: The stairs are safer, quieter and more comfortable under foot. A gay pattern goes well in this traffic area. To eliminate minor floor sqreaks, use a dust-type graphite gun, commonly sold for lubricat ing door locks. Squirt a little of the graphite creaky boards. between loose, r Use Tribune Want Adi " The Community's Biggest Marketplace- PLAN RIGHT NOW TO ATTEND THE . . . MEDFORD HOME SHOW THURSDAY, MAY 30th, thru SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd CRYSTAL SPRINGS WAREHOUSE At the End of South Fir Street - Medford coon CENTER Demonstrated COOKING SPEED You Won't Believe! Cooking feats of breath-taking speed are asy in the new Hotpoint Electronic Cook ing Center. You will be amazed when you see how electronics will change your entire cooking habits, save you time, and give you more nutritious foods. jf it's the most ' I when you've got 1 S V the least space! J J Il-J v V " ' x .t!llH'' jf '4J ;f , , . ,. f .. y jw-; a i ' j hM 0 T- nrmn NEW u n COMBCr Washer and GDryer BOTH IN ONE! Takes the Space of One Does the Work of Two! JUL fin Dont' Forget the Dates . . . THURS.-FRI.-SAT.-SUn. May 30 & 31 - June 1 & 2 HOTPOINT MOMESMOW.. FM 12 CU. FT. UPRIGHT FREEZER. $90095 Reg. $399.95 bOv. FK 17 CU. FT. CHEST TYPE FREEZER SOOQ95 Reg. $489.95 UUv EB 1 1 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR CAAAQC With Full Width Freezer V M M MU Reg. $289.95 EmCmJ u " WASHER S . 0095 Reg. $299.95 100 and old wjsher ""39" RANGE $04095 Reg. $289.95 9 'DISHWASHER $00095 Reg. $279.95 ' THESE ind MANY MORE.' CITY 'IT COSTS YOU LESS TO BUY THE BEST" n n 0 One "Jackson County's Exclusive 'Hotpoint' Dealer' 127 North Central Across from Fenney's Medford Phone SP 3-5306 f) -137 g. Main-Ashland-Phone MU 9-5831 C5 '
