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Oshawa Times (1958-), 26 May 1967, p. 22

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OSHAWA WIDELY KNOWN AS CITY OF BEAUTIFUL HOMES « « » New Home Is Shown On Labrador Drive In City Wood Still Is Popular On Trim Job This phase of house construc- tion not only beautifies the house but also protects the plas- ter or other wall finish. Wood is not the only type of trim used, although it remains very popular. At one time wood PRECAST CONCRETE is an important part of all building projects. District Contractors and Homeowners save time and are always assured of consistent quality with these precast concrete ~ products -- Sart dott a] © SEPTIC TANKS icc d eh composition materials are being @ COLORED PATIO @® RAILINGS scram suel| + WALK SLABS + WINDOW SILL hg simple and funetona | ® DRIVEWAY CURB © CATCH BASINS The grade of wood to be used | ® PARKING BUMPERS CUSTOM PRECASTING in this type of work may vary considerably and still be serv- leeable. rds with loose knots or other serious flaws should be rejected, but slight defects are acceptable if the woodwork is to be painted. Some woods split easily when nailed prA o'bees heve a tendency to warp. These should be avoided. Generaily, the thicker the lum- Lrrediale D. CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD. 655-331 'Defective Wall Switch Pennies Bring Good Price ber the better it will retain its chen- ond resist splitting. Sovie' Exten MOSCOW ( program of ¢ accentuating p tended from t! farm. WELLINGTON (CP) -- With copper in short supply, the New Zealand government hopes to get a good price for large quan- tities of pennies and halfpennies which will be withdrawn from circulation after the country changes to decimal currency in July. It has called for tenders for 700 tons of coins, at least 95 per cent copper. 'Can Be Replaced Quickly Remove the screw or screws holding the wall cover plate. Then take out the two flathead screws (one top and bottom) holding the switch in the metal wall box. Now pull the switch forward so it clears the box. The stiff wires will hold the Under a dec munist party's tee and the g the country's | will switch thi system of plar The system same principl the Soviet ind gun two years tralized contr Nearly all are interchangeable in the same electrical wall box, so when replacing a_ switch, that's the time to switch to a more modern style. You may select the luminous type that glows in the dark, or one that goes on or off just with a light tap, or the dimmer switches Sooner or later, you're going 'to have to replace a defective all switch, unless you want to Swait until you get an electrician lor such a small job. Once you now how, you can make the re- placement in a matter of min- sutes. In most localities this type 'of electrical repair is permitted, 'but better check with local 'authorities just to make sure. * Switches come in numerous ttypes, the most common being the standard toggle switch. {Others are the silent mercury, dhe rocker, revolving knob, Suminous, weather-proof, lock- dng, elbow tap, dimmer, and the 'original two-button kind that's fas out of date as high button shoes. 'Ocean Power Seen For Cities ee eeee which permit a full range of the ness to a soft glow. Why do switches go bad? Some work almost indefinitely, others become defective very quickly. There are two reasons: Quality of the switch mecha- nism, and electrical load abuse. Good quality switches have fast- contact arms and good contact pressure to minimize arcing (sparking) In cheap switches, the contact surfaces may be uneven so they barely touch, and the parts move sluggishly, allowing the current to jump across the terminal points. room illumination from bright- switch away from the box. Touch the test bulb wires to the terminal screws. If the bulb lights, try different fues until you find the right one to discon- nect the line. Loosen the switch terminal screws all the way to remove the connecting wires. There may be two, three, or four wires, in black, red or white color. The simplest way to make the replacement is to put the wires on the new switch in the same positions they were originally. A verti- cal switch is placed so the NEW BLOOD WELCOMED LONDON (CP) veterans, dwindling membership. -- The Royal Naval Air Service Association, a club for First World War is opening its doors to Second World War fliers in the Fleet Air Arm because of SOUTER Your for initiative greater mate the workers. Henceforth Operate: on a basis, whereas icit incurred b be made good of another. What will | that are chr able has not | Under the tw support and s' ing, they pres forced to clos ized or mer; farms. When this happens, the copper/"on" side of the toggle is up- * CAPE KENNEDY, Fila. (AP)/contacts become burnt and|ward; a switch that moves side 5 Toe wink ts 'Scientists are designing a device|pitted, eventually fail to func-|to side is placed so that n ario oun | ew 'that may some day put oceanS/tion at all. Switches are rated|the "on" position is away pump new li 'to work generating electricity/for maximum load, usually 10|from the person's standing in ailing 'Soviet for coastal cities. amperes. A high-current appli-/front of it. Gy" Ke. tae }. "It is still just a concept," ance, such as a toaster Or; When conecting the wires, this" campaig emphasized Carl H. Holm, man-|iron, "ya quickly burn out Aalfirst loosen the terminal ome ecora ing nha ie SE tune Gees one bes swite! screws a8 far as they can go. a Ytion's o n 8 opera' Switches manufactured to| Bend the exposed wire ends ater So aittcalt ee ee specification and| with the pliers into a tight curve i Rea rated with a "T" symbol willl they slip arourd the screws en re DRA + The idea calls for selecting an|far out last those which are|without any excess wire stich H jarea where ocean currents --\made for the competitive price|ing out, If ihe wire end is too ' s such as the Gulf Stream -- run|market. Before buying the re-|iong, clip off the needed amount wore 'at relatively high velocity. puaegy ig peor to hay Rath for a neat fit, leaving enough H fa i , " York could use tidal/ld one is a single pole (2-wire)/for the screw to hold it firmly. ° ° ° | ceed Movie in aad ot ol or the, Sway or, Aovay (7pe{Tighten the screws as far as your farm . » » Where Customer Satisfaction is the Hallmark of our Success ! ot ne the Hudson River," the scien- "lyou can -- this in 'tist suggested in an interview. aeone Se cee -- oe both to assure that the wite no place to grow WA ; -shaped won't come loose and for $i ae stectea on the pesky bottom -- ee agg yeni gh 8 contact so there will not be but up? foe with the large end of the funnel|'2¢l¢ side, if any, of the any arcing that could burn the facing the current. Under known laws of physics, currents passing through a fun- Purchase only have the Underwriter's turer's name. label, and bear the manufac- 'ae =| j Garden Supplies switches that/wire insulation. Finally, wrap.| Just when conditions are better nel increase in speed as water ' Spending arate. Vachety js compressed and forced out The only tools you'll need for | to want to sell, What should ithe smaller opening. Holm said|the replacement are @ screw-/ | 1 4 | you do? 'water in a stream which norm-|driver and pair of pliers, the Golfgreen 12-6-6 | Go toa . He ally moved at two knots, or 2.3|jatter preferably of the needle- Evergreen. 6-9-6 ---- Ph gp ni ' poe miles an hour, for example, point type. Also, some adhesive), So-Green 7-7- -- ef many are * would increase to 30 knots, OT|tape, Before starting, disconnect|| So-Green Premium | fing fa aoe i tae 34.5 mph at the end of a proper-!the current on the switch circuit|' So-Green High Organic properties, have con- shaped tunnel. by pulling the fuse. If you're un- Milorganite tacts This high - speed water could|certain as to the fuse for that Manure | help yo driv an underwater windmill|circuit, and if you can't tell Bonemea! sion device generating electricity,) whether the current is on or off, Cow Manure | A Holm said. turn off the main switch. 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THERE ARE NO BONUSES, MORTGAGE INSURANCE FEES OR HIDDEN CHARGES OF ANY KIND. | it is also a very good time to have your new Oil Furnace installed by our own Service Staff. Call 725- 3581 for a free estimate today. Wee, 43 KING STREET WEST, OSHAWA @ Free G. T. WHATTAM Delivery ! DUNDAS ST. W. L. D. REID Wuirey 7 Years of Decorating Service in the Area PHONE 668-5897

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