Shabby Windows and Awnings Restored by Simple Home Care
Practical home guide by Roger B. Whitman explains cleaning methods for blinds curtains and awnings. It covers washing Venetian blinds soaking slats brushing tapes drying hung in drafts and methods for non washable shades and stains. It also lists washable paints varnishes like Canvagel and Plitex and a method to waterproof canvas awnings using a paraffin gasoline solution with cautions about fire risk.
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Canvagel
Commerce Varnish Company
Commerce Street
Brooklyn
Plitex
Plitex Mfg. Company
Wilshire Avenue
Los Angeles
Calif
Home Ownership With Small Income Becomes FHA Focus
FHA notes that thrifty, regular wage earners with partial funds can secure mortgages for homes suited to their income. Neighborhood choice should match price class. Officials say many small income earners want homes and FHA sees insured mortgages as favorable despite loan risk.
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FHA
Speed to housing drives FHA retrofit of older dwellings
Defense industries spur housing needs pushing quick solutions. FHA officials say remodeling older structures into multifamily units saves time versus new construction. Under Title I of the National Housing Act, loans up to $5,000 can be insured to convert existing dwellings into multiple living units.
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Defense
FHA
FHA Principles On Planning Bedrooms
A few principles of bedroom planning offered by the FHA as guides to convenience are. Economy in the area of sleeping rooms, as well as improvement in their convenience, is obtained by correct location of door and window openings to assure maximum wall space for furniture. Convenience in use of bedroom is increased when the dresser and closet are reasonably close together. Housekeeping convenience is increased when there is sufficient space to permit the bed to be made from two sides. Window openings should not occur immediately over a bed especially near the head of the bed.
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FHA
Modern Arms apartments ready for occupancy tomorrow
The Modern Arms at 1225 Second avenue SE open for tenants as a two story building with eight units. David G. Bleakley financed materials last January and equipped each apartment with 24 hour fresh air, full size electric ranges, five foot refrigerators, and distinctive red and ivory kitchen and living areas.
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Modern Arms
Second Avenue SE
David G. Bleakley
Desirable Chimney Location and Home Financing Q A
Interior chimneys are preferred for small houses to avoid tall slim exterior stacks that split the house. The FHA allows using the building lot value as part of the down payment based on valuation. Dark wall paint behind built in bookcases reduces book color contrast and harmonizes uneven rows.
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FHA
Standardized Kitchen Units Cut Costs In New FHA Homes
The article explains the Federal Housing Administration plan for small cost houses using standardized prefabricated kitchen units. It notes wall and base cabinets, under sink cabinets, and ranges built to fit a streamlined layout. Despite standard sizes, models and colors vary, letting housewives reflect personal taste.
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Federal Housing Administration
Long Term Mortgage Help For Buyers Urged By FHA Head
Federal Housing Administrator Abner H Ferguson urged a single long term amortized mortgage tied to a high share of property value. He warned short term renewals would curb home building and force larger down payments, endangering moderate income families.
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Abner H Ferguson
Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
America
Permits Issued In Last Week For Homes And Dwellings
Local blog records permits approved in the past week for houses and conversions. Names and addresses such as Ruth A Hoskin 407 Twentieth Street NW and Paul Nissen 741 Twenty seventh Street NE appear with project types like new dwelling additions garages remodels and reroofs and sums ranging from 100 to 4600 dollars.
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Ruth A Hoskin
Twentieth Street
Frank Mikvieka
C Street
L. A. Holden
Wilson Avenue
Carrie Kendall
Third Avenue
Hampton
Twenty-second Street
Howard Martin
Dwelling Foundation
Henry Urban
Twenty-ninth Street
Harry Chrke
F Avenue
Remodsel
Narold B. McTavish
I Avenue
Remorsel
Emil Novatis
Thirty-fourth Street
Rersel
Nora Burgert
Second Avenue
Coe College
Center Point Road
John F. Stepanek
N Street
Albin J. Zrudsky
Second Street
John Elias
M Street
Frank M. Wilcox
Eleventh Street
Libbie Spicka
Eighth Street
George Gianopulos
Paul Nissen
Twenty-seventh Street
JN Faulkes
E. C. Evang
Forest Drive
R W
Anthony
Third Street NW
Roy H
Meadowbrook Drive
Magnus Hotel Company
Construction bids listed for commercial and residential work
Remodels and new dwellings are proposed with listed contractors and costs. Bids include commercial remodels at Second avenue SE and Oakland road NE, and new dwellings on Twenty first and Twenty yeventh streets NE, with foundation work and attached garages.
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Second Avenue SE
Fred Diers
Oakland Road
F. S. Mitwalsky
Second Street
H. J Bjornsen
C Avenue
Roy Niffenegger
Twentyyreventh Street
New Dwelling Foundation
Cc. J
Neary
Twenty-first Avenue
Hampton
Center Point Road
Designer Urges One Surprise for Each Room
New York designer William Bayard Okie urges homemakers to add an unexpected note in every room. He promotes glass block walls or enclosures, bold modern touches, and mixing furniture styles while keeping long wearing colors and simple lines. His studio features blue walls, black ceiling joists, and a modern desk amid old style surroundings.
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New York
New
Walliam Bayard Okie
Okie
Fifth Avenue
Henkel Sell Grill Cafe. Hang Acquire Eatery in Earlville
Earlville report says Mr and Mrs Emil Henkel sold the Grill cafe to Mr and Mrs Clyde Hang. Mr Sam has been employed by the Farlville creamery for eight years.
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Earlville
Emil Henkel
Clyde Hang
Sam
Farlville Creamery
Concealed Garage And Small Front Loggia In This House
A Charlotte North Carolina home valued at 4000 dollars including the lot showcases a concealed garage and a small front loggia. The living room features a wide window and fireplace, while the dining room offers ample wall space for entertaining. Two bedrooms, a bathroom, and the kitchen open onto a small hall with a covered porch and an unpretentious pleasing design.
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Charlotte
Federal Housing Administration
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Kubias Hardware CO
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