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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1937
Page
33
Cedar Rapids builders shift into fall pace as remodeling and storage projects rise. Kitchens built-in cupboards and dining room corners draw attention while plywood and gypsum board for finishing gain traction. Storm doors insulation and roof work push sales. concrete demand climbs 25 to 40 percent. ready mix and reinforcing bars rise with garage and porch upgrades.
Conveyances tallied 52 and mortgages 29 in Linn County for Sept 10 through Sept 16. Mortgage aggregate reaches 64 970.00, compared with 56 conveyances and 23 mortgages a year earlier totaling 63 536.06.
Construction has begun on a two story seven room residence at 2538 Country tub parkway SE for Mr and Mrs drian S Vermeersch of 2505 A venue NE. McKay Construction holds the contract to finish by around Jan 1 1038 at an estimated cost of about 10500.
News notes shopping options for radiator covers with built in water compartments that can be ordered to fit any radiator size.
A Federal Housing Administration study by Fleming A. Waters outlines two mortgage theories Latin and English that shaped modern mortgages. It contrasts English common law with Roman-based civil law in many states, noting title transfer rules and redemptions, and cites variations across Delaware Mississippi Missouri and several Latin-influenced states including California and others. The report highlights deed of trust practices and nonforeclosure conveyances in some jurisdictions.
Mrs. Jess A. Kitterman at 1627 First Avenue W has built a six room brick house three years ago to harmonize with her extensive needlepoint work. The home features early American influences, hand finished walnut woodwork, soft sage carpets, and even needlepoint patterns on breakfast dishes.
The statutes imply parties may, by express stipulation, accord the mortgage holder the right of possession. The article notes that the modern mortgage owes its theory and nature to multiple factors and sources, and remains in development with new safeguards to meet contemporary needs.
Plywood can refinish an old room easily by applying sheets to masonry or frame walls or over plaster. Sheets can run horizontally or vertically on curved or flat walls with wainscoat and sliding doors for variety. Finishes include natural, stained, painted, or antiqued to suit period or modern decor.
A basement recreation room features brick walls kept from the cellar and painted in alternating colors for a striking effect. The design preserves original brickwork while adding a bold color pattern.
A compact reader listing shows Better Homes DIRECTORY entries for Hawkeye Lumber Co. Wisconsin Lumber Co. Nagle-Eaton Lumber Co. Cedar Rapids Gas Co. Kings Crown Plaster Co. Perpetual Savings & Loan. The items reflect regional commerce and utility providers featured in the directory.
Mr and Mrs George Lorance of Ely will take possession this week of the Ely home bought from Mrs Anna Penaz through Prochaska Realty of Cedar Rapids. The property includes three lots and a residence vacant since Mrs Penaz left with her daughter over a year ago.
Venetian blind cleaners designed to dust two slats at a time sold in local stores in attractive shades. There should be a color to harmonize with your scheme.
Local drapery departments display new autumn fabrics including fish and flowers patterns, washable chintz with glaze, and dark nets for kitchens and baths. Notable items include a blue rust wheat stripe curtain, cream ecru net with brown edging, and copper leaf backholds. Mothers buy 100 inch crash for dorm rooms and bed spreads. Royal blue nets with teapots and cups, plus fish woven nets for bathrooms.
A reader asks how to finish a wood floor with spar varnish or Ancleum for easy cleaning. Another query covers lining a closet with cedar with building paper for new work. A third suggests molten lead or sulphur over cement to fill iron post holes. Finally, vent wind issues on a gas heater may require extending the roof vent two feet above the peak.
Modern bathtubs include seats for showers and convenient access for bathing children. They appear in shower cabinets with control valves reachable from the seat. New models sit much lower than older tubs, some at about 16 inches from the floor.
Placing electric receptacles at 18 or 20 inches above the floor avoids cutting baseboards and keeps cords off the floor, offering two practical advantages for stamp connections.
A New York style piece explains how decorative objects like pictures, mirrors, vases, and books add character to interiors. It covers height tricks, such as tall bookcases and arched doorways, and suggests grouping pictures and using mirrors to create light and perceived space.
A list of building permit actions shows numerous residential and commercial projects. Notable entries include Adrian Vermeersch’s new residence and garage for 10500, Grace Swab’s remodel of a commercial property, and Elizabeth Starry’s repair work at 845 Tenth Street. Several reroof and remodel projects span multiple streets including First, Second, Third, and Ninth Avenues, with costs ranging from 50 to 10500 dollars.
Loans for constructing new homes in the Eighth Federal Home Loan bank district Nebraska Iowa Missouri North Dakota and South Dakota rose 62 percent in July from July 1936. Total July loans reached about 1.4 million dollars while building permits volume up six percent. Building costs rose with materials up 2 percent and labor 8 percent from April. year over year materials up 13 percent and labor 11 percent. Rentals in Kansas City Missouri held steady from March to June, while St. Louis and Minneapolis rose slighty. June to July shows Kansas City up four percent Minneapolis five percent and St. Louis three percent.
Survey shows several newly constructed homes nearing completion in Cedar Rapids. Frank L. Buser leads activity with four residences close to finish including at 236 and 250 Twelfth Street NW and 2645 Bever Avenue SE. Other near-finished homes include 36B Park Terrace SE and multiple Bever Avenue SE sites. The Childs Home Building Co expects a five-room bungalow at 815 G Avenue NW ready in October, with additional five-room and Cape Cod designs at 2036 Bever Avenue SE 369 Twentieth Street SE and 337 Twenty-first Street SE, plus a four-bedroom house at 2102 E Avenue NE.
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