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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1953
Page
7
A guide to choosing a homesite outlines city suburb tradeoffs and the benefits of services, with notes on lot size shape terrain and soil. It warns about building codes costs taxes and transportation, and stresses ensuring clear title and lender approval before purchase.
The January issue highlights year round porch use by enclosing a summer porch with double glass windows and drapes for privacy. Design C-37-11 features three bay kitchen exposure, dining area, two wardrobes per bedroom, coat closets, and a center room convertible to work or play space. For details, contact the Small House Planning Bureau in care of The Baytown Sun.
Better Homes and Gardens reports no new weed killers will be distributed this year. One formula uses crude borax, ground and screened, effective for drives and walks and proven for two years. The government has used it under blacktop and thin concrete on airfields. A second mixture blends borax with sodium chlorate, but chlorate, once common, is avoided due to fire risk. when mixed with borax the mixture is claimed safe to use.
Three Highlands homes change hands at the start of the year. Mr and Mrs James Browder buy on Jones Road from J Brunson. Mr and Mrs John Le White purchase 23.87 acres on East Houston from E C Smith of Houston to build a residence. Mr and Mrs A J Wiley acquire home Botage and apartment and three acres from W H Settle. Wiley also an Humble employee. Transactions handled by A W Hamm of Highlands Real Estate Co.
Texas industry leader Hanford Reed reports 1952 construction awards totaled 1,035,435,363 with school projects growing, residential and engineering shares steady, and highway and toll road plans driving near term activity. 1953 expected to break dollar records amid extensive bond financings by Houston, Dallas, and 33 districts.
A compact kitchen can be efficient when the work triangle is in harmony. Three model layouts show how a U shaped plan with ample storage, a large counter and fridge landing area keeps everything within reach. A cheerful eating nook and personal touches finish a well designed kitchen.
The new Republican Congress faces fights over government housing roles including FHA ENMA loans totaling about 14 million dollars and the public housing program. Lawmakers split on FNMA FHA VA loan reforms with pressure from home builders banks and insurers. Eisenhower advisers meet Wolcott to craft a unified economic plan as debates loom.
In Philadelphia a burglar attempted to enter a jewelry shop through a broken glass door. Ford, 27, broke the lower door, crawled through partway, and was trapped as police arrived. he remained wedged with a risk of injury.
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