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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1947
Page
25
A telephone survey shows dealers see mixed relief after the OPA collapse with price gaps. Hardwood shortages persist with yellow pine framing and oak flooring tight, supplies allocated to active builders and priority customers.
Walter Hansel, Manchester carpenter, completed a $12,000 residence on New Street built from salvaged barn lumber and reclaimed siding and shingles. The 32 by 34 foot, 1½ story home includes five rooms, a bath, full basement, and an oil heated hot water system though flooring and cupboards are pending. Until finished the family uses improvised wooden floors from the old barns. The site hosts the Harold Kenyons and the Snyder family nearby.
Builders report limited access to finish lumber and window sash while brick remains scarce for some, with costs rising about ten dollars per thousand bricks. Concrete and sewer pipe respond to spring supply. glass and high grade lumber drive price increases. veterans hold priority in plumbing fixtures.
Joseph J. Janeba assumed possession of the Janeba Trachta funeral home at 1604 J Street SW on January 1 and will resume the Janeba funeral home name. He operated the business from 1938 to June 1945 and will also run the Powers funeral home in Iowa Falls with a resident manager after purchasing it nine months ago.
Herbert S. Stamats, president of Stamats Publishing, will speak at the Cedar Rapids Real Estate luncheon meeting Monday at noon at the Y.M.C.A. He is set to address industry topics and the local market outlook.
Mr and Mrs A F Swanson sold Thirty fourth Street NE to Derwin R Elliott and wife through O P Myers Company. Florian Hack sold 1640 Park Avenue SE to Edward J King and partner. William Leefers sold 2718 Meadowbrook Drive SE to Alan Kennison and spouse who now occupy.
Armstrongs plan to expand its service departments by leasing the 112 Second Street SE space from Louis Bugens tein owner of Star Jewelry. The two shops will be air conditioned and connected with the adjacent building via a bridge. Remodeling contract awarded to a local construction firm to add space and expand current departments.
Cedar Rapids records show permits issued for a dwelling at 117 Thirty-third Street by NW Ed Anderson, a new garage at 1213 Fourth Street SE, and a commercial remodel at 201-203 and 205 First Avenue NE. Project costs range from 300 to 3,000 dollars. Wathan Motor Company undertakes a commercial foundation at 708 Third Street SE for 1,000 dollars. A line notes a dwelling fire statistic: one every 90 seconds in the United States.
Mr and Mrs John Prazak moved to Marshalltown selling their 1641 Thirteenth Street NW home to Mr and Mrs William Sedivy Route 2 via Ed Tehei Realty. The Prazaks will gain possession soon. Ed Tehel’s office sold 216 Fifth Street NW and a 10 acre Center Road NE unimproved tract to Milo B Kofron. Other transfers include James and Lyzette buying 1821 D NE land and Gail Schwarz purchasing Vernondale lot at Thirty second Street and Dalewood Road SE from Joseph Kloubec.
The article explains color strategies for bedrooms to influence perception and mood. It recommends cool greens blues grays or aqua in sunny rooms and warm pastels in shaded rooms. It notes using small accents for contrast and advises muted analogous tones for restful relaxation.
A late summer market downturn created a harsh impact on home building as supply questions and price pressures rose. Builders reported slowed starts and increased costs amid uncertain demand.
An analysis argues that architecture embodies broader historical currents than other art forms, shaping urban identity, civic memory, and cultural values through built environment choices and stylistic evolution.
A sale listing highlights items including IRON fluor fluorescent elements and heaters plus radios desk lamps and door chimes with prices 16.95 6.95 10.80 and 9.95 and 297.00 indicating bulk or combined offers.
Fragmentary text discusses culture evolving through successive invasions and social changes, noting shifts in conditions over time. The lines imply a historical analysis of how external pressures reshape a society’s customs and structure.
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