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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1956
Page
1
The House of the Week presents Design HW-32 by David G. Bareuther, a plan emphasizing long term resale value and adult living. It features a rear garden view kitchen, main floor laundry, three fireplaces, flexible living spaces, a two car garage, and adaptable basement options suitable for slope or slab construction.
Bow windows cost builders little and add a distinctive front touch, space, and sunlight. A typical 12 foot wide bow window can cost about 16 dollars more than a paired picture window with casements. They are built in the mill from ponderosa pine and arrive fully glazed with hardware, often featuring outward opening upper panes and inward hinged lower panes for ventilation.
Varnishes are classified by oil content. Spar varnish, for exterior use, contains more oil and yields a flexible, weather resistant film. Indoor varnishes dry faster harden and resist wear but lack weatherproofing. spar varnish should not be used indoors and interior varnishes should not be used outside.
Government backs a new housing program for the elderly, with provisions for public housing admission for seniors, FHA backed mortgages for those over 60, and non profit groups building private rental housing. Sherwood reports strong nationwide interest and early success in denominational projects and pilot sites. Rental fees will vary by ability to pay.
J Robert Wickersham announces 1957 committee appointments for the Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board. Arbitration ethics legislation membership and other panels are listed with chairmen and members. John J Wagner named to NAREB education committee, Eliot O Waples to NAREB education panel.
Assistant FHA Commissioner Cyrus B. Sweet argues the subsidy program serves not only large cities but also smaller towns. He cites 25 to 50 person projects housed by remodeling aging family mansions and notes Detroit successes with church sponsored homes, with waiting lists up to 3,000 names.
Permits issued in the Linn County Engineer's office list Wendl Warner for a remodel at Linn Junction costing 50 dollars, John W. Byse for a new house on Blairs Ferry Road NE costing 10 000 dollars, and Arthur A. Bezdek for a cabin northwest of Cedar Rapids on Vinton Road NW costing 150 dollars.
Step by step guide for a mobile toy chest with wheels to keep toys tidy. Uses 11812-inch lumber bottom and sides 1x14 lids 1x2 rails 2x2 posts. Includes wheel construction, axles, ropes and finish details for a child friendly storage unit.
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