Hotel modernization drives major 1955 spend
Ralph Hitz predicts hotels nationwide will spend about 75 million dollars in 1955 to fight obsolescence. FHA backed modernization includes 32 million for construction materials 2.5 million for insulation 22 million for bedrooms and seating 12 million for dining rooms and 4 million for kitchen equipment with air conditioning and cafe/bar fit outs noted as growth areas.
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United States
Ralph Hitz
National Hotel Management Company
Stond
Federal Housing Administration
Hitz
Luckoff Store Redecorating and Enlarging Interior
Luckoff's Store at 19 South Court Street is undergoing complete alteration this week. The rug and shoe departments will be enlarged and new counters shelves and display racks installed. Offices on the second floor will be expanded and remodeled with black and silver color schemes. work to be completed within the week.
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Luckoff
South Court Street
Faulty Rain Spouts Are Easily Repaired
Leaky and corroded flashing gutters and downspouts threaten building walls ceilings and materials. Experienced mechanics can repair or install flashing around openings roof intersections and chimneys and clean or replace gutters and downspouts as needed. Proper repainting helps slow metal deterioration from corrosion.
Homes at The Plains Are Improved and Remodeled
Improvements were completed at the Plains homes of George Stalder and William Stattler. A basement was excavated, a large outside chimney built, and a new fireplace sized for whole logs. The living room was enlarged with new windows and partitions. Two new bedrooms and a bathroom were added on the second floor.
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George Stalder
the Plains
William Stattler
Old Fashioned Glaze For Antique Woodwork
Glazing adds a dulled warm tone and antique effect to furniture. Apply a yellowish glaze over the final paint coat, then lightly wipe with cheesecloth while wet to leave glaze in crevices and along edges, merging with the under color.
Elevated highways proposed to cut Chicago traffic deaths
Chicago planners and the Association of the Motor Club push elevated roadways to speed traffic and reduce motor deaths. Officials from an aviation company approve the idea as a faster link from Chicago Municipal Airport to the Loop. Eugene Taylor seeks federal funds of 100 million dollars as part of a 4.8 billion relief program for the project.
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Association of the Motor Club
Chicago
Mittee
The
Association of Commerce
Washington
Plan Commission
Varnish Brush Conflicts With Paint Brush Use
A caution notes that using brushes for varnish can ruin a finish. It warns a varnish brush should not be used for painting later even if cleaned well.
Stains Reveal Grain With Oil and Penetrating Varieties
Wood can be colored with stains without concealing the grain. Stains come in two classes oil stains and penetrating stains. Oil stains resemble thin paint and are recommended for household use.
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Clarence Way General
Meyers
Athens Implement Co
Eugene Taylor
Chicago Plan Commission
Sidney Williams
National Highway Council
Athens
the Bank of Athens
Member
Federal Reserve System
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