Extended Life Major Aid to Housing Boom
Extended Life Major Aid to Housing Boom notes longer lifespans drive a 1955 housing boom. Economists cite more than 14 million people over 65 maintaining their own households, boosting demand for one-floor, compact homes with insulation, noise reduction, and labor-saving features.
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Bureau of the Census
Plan of the Week Maximum of Privacy by Cahill
The plan describes a 1647 square foot two bedroom home with den convertible to a third bedroom. Features include a rear privacy design, large living area, double fireplace, extra bathroom, and private patios. Building blueprints No 737 available for 10.00. a 40-plan book costs 1.00 from The Review.
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Gerald W. Cahill
FHA
New furnishings are ancient in modern homes
Miami art expert Allan McNab says 20th century home ideas are largely ancient. He notes televisions are the only truly modern 20th century item in U.S. homes, while bathtubs date to Roman times.
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Miami
Allan McNab
U.S
McNab
Pompeii
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Lowe Gallery
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Rey
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Clubs Elect Their New Officers in Hayward Area
New officer slates emerged at Hayward garden clubs led by Gwen Guerich in the Southern Alameda County American Bes onla society for a second term and Vincent Peck as vice president. Eden Branch of the American Fuchsia society named Victor J. Sopko as president and Cr. Baker as vice president. both clubs include members from San Lorenzo Village.
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Hayward
Alameda County
American Besonla Society
Gwen Guerich
Vincent Peck
Fred Roberts
Ed L. Kappler
Bob Oliver
HH. Swager
Eden Branch
American Fuchsia Society
Victor J. Sopko
Cr. Baker
San Lorenzo Village
Panel Door Styles Align With Contemporary Trends
Contemporary architecture drives demand for panel doors offering modern styling and the warmth of wood. Ponderosa pine doors feature equal size panels in symmetric layouts with three dimensional shadow lines. options include three to eight panels and the Ranch o style for ranch type interiors.
Leveling a Lot Reveals Rock Beneath Shallow Soil
A homeowner on a graded lot faced a thin soil cover over rock and clay. The article advises adapting plantings to existing depths, and suggests building decorative planting boxes to increase rooting space while matching the home's architectural style.
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Cahl Angelt
Porcelain Craft Shifts From Europe to American Makers
Outside the Luxury Chinese porcelains, introduced in Europe in the 15th century, were mounted on gold or silver and exclusive to the wealthiest. Today, American know-how produces the same high-grade porcelain in quantity as in Evans table lighters, at a popular price.
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Europe
Poinsettias Add Splendor to Christmas Display
Dororthy Bayliss outlines poinsettia care and folklore as the holiday plant. She notes their bright red bracts, light needs, and winter blooming, with tips on potting, watering, and pruning for reuse.
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Poinsettias
Dorothy Bayliss
Bethlehem
Santa Barbara
Apply Stain Evenly With A Cellulose Sponge
The sponge holds 2 lot of stain with one clipping end. Its square edges help work the stain into corners and along board edges, providing even application versus a brush or rag. The amount applied may be easily regulated.
Midday guidance on electric appliance use for efficiency
Recommendation to run electric appliances during mid morning or mid afternoon when demand is lighter. Advice targets reducing peak load and saving energy by shifting usage away from busy periods. Encourages households and businesses to balance power use without specific programs or times.
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