Architects Use Asbestos For Beauty In Home Plans
The Asbestos Cement Products Association previews designs by six architects aiming to improve home privacy and liveability through better site planning and new asbestos cement siding. The plans feature detached garages, privacy screens, and garden courts, with color renderings showing low lines, glass roofs, and outdoor living areas. Architects Bianculli Palm Samuel Holmsey MacKie Kamrath Schweitlner Smith Williams Thurshey Cerny explore durable, economical siding and roofing options for varied houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbestos-Cement Products Association
Biancult & Palm
Chattanooga
Tenn
Samuel FE
Holmsey
Wilmington
Del
MacKie and Kamrath
Houston
Tex
Paul Schweitlner
Nes Haven
Conn
Smith and Williams
Pasadena
Calif
Thurshey & Cerny
Minneapolis
Minn
Contemporary Style Gains In Popularity
The contemporary modern home is rising in popularity nationwide, challenging conventional designs. The featured dwelling shows a small economical house with a high front wall and garage layout creating the look of a larger, luxurious home. Aluminum and glass sliding doors open to a patio garden view from living and dining areas, with a separate entry to the kitchen for easy outdoor snacks. The kitchen emphasizes step saving efficiency, with access from garage to kitchen or basement for rainy days. A master bedroom with private lavatory and a third bedroom with folding bed can double as a den or sewing room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph A. Matern
Old Double Hung Windows Replaced By New Models
The article traces the switch from wooden double hung windows to modern designs, noting failures of sash weights and pruning needed for repairs. It outlines the rise of picture windows, sliding doors, and broad window walls enabled by insulating glass and better heating. Aluminum framing expands use beyond storm windows for durable, paint free sliding windows and doors.
Public demands warmth beauty and dignity in homes
Judd Greenman president of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association says 1955 will see greater use of wood in new homes. He cites public demand for warmth and dignity, with more wood on exteriors and visible interiors, including wood paneling and siding like western red cedar and west coast hemlock to reduce redecorating costs and heating and cooling expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Greenman
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Greenman
New Stress On Bathrooms They're More Convenient, Attractive
Home planners emphasize larger bathrooms with more space, second powder rooms, and divided zones to ease traffic jams. Built in vanities, linen cabinets, hampers, and new lighting improve practicality while decorative panels from Marble and marble pattern designs offer durable wall and ceiling finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Loewy Associates
American Homes Better Than Ever Says Baytown Builder
Baytown contractor Luquire Tauquire says modern homes are better and more comfortable. He estimates overseeing 890 dwellings since 1922 and has been in Baytown since 1944, now at 819 West Main. He notes three Luquire-built Baytown homes for sale, including the Margie and Fad dream house at 190% Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Murray
EB. F. Laquire
Luquire
Tauquire
Baytown
Goose Creek
West Main
Fad
Margie
Washington
Steel Cabinets Save Space in Modern Kitchens
Steel cabinets offer space saving storage with sliding shelves that hold all can sizes from baby jars to tall juice bottles. Contoured countertops and one piece steel designs provide splash protection and easy access, while additional specialty cabinets fit tall storage needs and maintain bright, durable interiors through years of wear.
Ad Manager's Mother Dies In Honolulu
Honolulu report states Jessie R. Ar, of Amory Mississippi, mother of the national advertising manager of the Maustean Press, died during a visit offshore for Latin night events. Relatives include Lerbert Dallshire and Harry A. Doli hire. son Adams Mass involvement noted, with details murky due to fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Il— Ars
Jessie Ruling
Dallhite
Amory
Miss. Imother
Ue Maustean
Prass
Lier
Fanclul
Annotier San
Lerbert Dallshire
Cowboy To Get Place In Hall Of Fame
Kansas City reports state that the Cowboy Hall of Fame chairman C A Reynolds argues the hall must honor both modern and oldtime cowboys. He states the site should be announced by April 14 and warns the hall would be an empty memorial otherwise. The piece also notes bargains on short lengths of Douglas boards at lumber yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cowboy Hall of Fame
Slic
C. A. Reynolds
Chniroitn
Hall of Fame
Lonar
Ole West
Tome
Reynolds
Retai Chumber
Assembly notes for a wooden frame project
The text describes cutting 1x2 lumber to ten inch lengths and nailing them to a pair of 2x lumber pieces joined by 24 inch long 2x members. It mentions making degree miters and straight cuts, then attaching additional 1x2 pieces about two feet long to each side of the 2x frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimrritan Finlder
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Ome Sun
News of the Home
Dapled
Trico
Thorshov & Cenny
Mario Bianculli
Bianculli and Palm
Abestos-Cement
Chester C. Kelsey
Asbesto Cement Products Association
Thorshoy and
Cerny
N. Market St
Er Harpe
Sanne Pialeset
Childers
Aluminum
Wooster
Nature
Luquite
Laquire
America
Alabama
Texas
J. W. Ratson Company
del Rio and
Dalhart
Texas Water Heater and Plumbing CO
Piueti Diai
E. Morrow
General
Eline
Norinal
Arat
Iter
Miter Gut
Southern Floor Co
DIAL
Texas Ave
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