Ownership As New Status Symbol In American Life
The essay argues home ownership replaces rental living as the modern status symbol in America. It contrasts historical landowners with rising homeowners, notes ownership as a sound investment amid modest inflation, and highlights social and family benefits, urging careful home selection with sturdy framing and quality materials for lasting value.
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America
England
Europe
Area Architect Hails Return Of Multiple-Story Schools
Thurston W. Munson of Munson and Mallis Springfield lauds a return to multiple-story junior high and high schools in an upcoming American Registered Architect article. He notes unity in design improves admin classroom communication and that vertical travel saves time and land costs amid rising enrollments.
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Thurston W. Munson
Munson & Mallis
Springfield
Munson
Massachusetts
New England
Samuel Pullano joins Siegal Realty Firm
Samuel Pullano a retired GE employee has joined the Siegal Realty firm as an associate Irving Siegal president of the firm announced Pullano spent 45 years at GE in the transformer department He is a Mason York Rite Scottish Rite St Stephen's Episcopal Church Red Cross volunteer Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Mass State Guard veteran Married to Sally Powell resides at 664 Tyler Street
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Samuel Pullano
General Electric
Siegal Realty
Irving Siegal
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York
Scottish Rite
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Red Cross Motor Corps
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Massachusetts State Guard
Sally Powell
Tyler St
Quality paint saves labor costs in long run
The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association notes that material quality matters for a durable paint job. Paint cost to cover an average house is a small fraction of total expenses, so buying quality reduces repaintings and lowers labor costs over time.
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National
Amount of Color Is Important in Room Design
A guide for kindergarten readers explains the seven rainbow colors and how colors form a wheel. It notes warm colors like reds and yellows and cool colors like blues and greens, encourages simple two tone schemes, and advises testing under artificial light with a lumber dealer’s advice.
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Father Birren
New York
Dream A-frame home offered at under $2,000
An advertisement promises a do it yourself A-frame vacation home that couples can build with modern materials in spare time. It claims a multi use structure fit as a vacation retreat or retirement residence, with materials costing under two thousand dollars.
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Trenton
N.J
New Awnings And Patio Covers Booklet Highlights
A Spring guide promotes aluminum awnings door canopies and patio covers with horizontal or vertical models and corner fittings. It showcases 100 color options and new products including carports porch awnings and solar screens. Also features A frame homes designs with durable Homasote materials offering quick DIY construction and reduced costs.
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Bridgeport Brass Co
Bridgeport 2
Conn
Home Office Deductions and Marlite Paneling Tips
Homeowners can deduct part of operating expenses for a home office and depreciation on office gear. Many use basements or spare rooms. Marlite paneling offers quick, low finishing options with durable plastic-finished planks. Proper painting tips emphasize even brush pressure and sweeping strokes to avoid lap marks.
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Robert Huff
Huff
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