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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1959
Page
2
FHA Commissioner Zimmerman outlines a near universal adoption of home air conditioning as standard equipment. He cites health, cost reductions, and modern living norms as drivers, noting FHA credit supports homes over 15 000 and emphasizes improvements that raise comfort and efficiency.
FHA Commissioner Julian H. Zimmerman says research has reduced installation costs and operating expenses. He notes savings on cleaning laundry and medical costs offset part of the expense, making central air conditioning affordable for many households seeking year round comfort.
A Senate Small Business subcommittee hearing led by Senator Russell Long painted a picture of federal and state governments consuming large tax money and stifling small lumber enterprises. The testimony cited that 85 to 90 percent of eastern U S sawmills are small operators producing under a million board feet annually, with a partial list of agencies affecting them.
Bill Lyons manager of the local Dairy Mart was named president of the West Texas Dairy Mart Operators last week. Meeting in Lubbock the delegates to the meeting elected Lyons in an organization meeting of this area. Lyons is an officer in the national association and spearheaded the organization of regional associations in the state.
The high reached 99 degrees Tuesday, the year’s peak, surpassing May 22’s 97. Showers on June 3 and unsettled weather since kept temps lower, with a 16 degree swing from June 4 to Tuesday. Readings supplied by Permian Basin Pipeline Co. list daily lows and highs through June 10.
A major discovery shows thick mineral wool insulation in ceilings walls and exposed floors sharply reduces heat entry enabling smaller cheaper cooling systems for summer comfort. Tests in the Southwest built to measure savings found average reductions of $139.60 per house per year with insulation investments yielding high returns.
Texas District will send 70 delegates to the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 44th Regular Convention in San Francisco June 17 27. Clarence E Kleber pastor of Faith Lutheran Andrews and Gilbert Pachal layman St Paul Big Spring are named delegates. Rev Oliver Harms will preach the opening sermon and Rev Arthur Nitz will celebrate mass communion. Delegates will consider Lebanon missions higher education finances and the Synod administration reorganization among 203 reports.
Mrs Otis Winters and Carson presented a program at the Downtown Club luncheon. Carson sang Water Boy and Wanting You while Mrs Winters accompanied, performing Morning Song Lover. The event featured a piano duet and highlighted plans for a convention to be held at Spady Auditorium and Hotel with seating for 1000 at tables and 6000 in the lounge area. Rev Kleber prep for June 28 return.
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