City Building Boom Pushes Week Totals Near $100,000
Building activity surged last week in Guilford county with a $75,000 branch building project on South Main. Residential work rose to $13,575 for new homes and repairs as investors like Mr. and Mrs. Whichard and G. P. Hedrick funded six room houses and garages. Permits listed include a new branch building, a diner, several residences, a Walnut street apartment, a Hobson street residence, reroofing projects, and a Marsh Furniture warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch County
J. B. Whichard
R. E. Mitchell
G. P. Hedrick
Montlieu Avenue
Hamilton Street
Blain Avenue
Walnut Street
East Commerce
Granby Streets
W. H. Robinson
Hobson Street
East Washington
Richardson Streets
Laura Dorsett
West Bay Street
George W. Scarce
Stanton Street
Marsh Furniture Company
Mangum Avenue
Proper Place For Play Necessary For Children
In planning a child friendly home a yard or outside play area is ideal for fresh air and sunshine and a basement playroom can serve on rainy days. Ensure walls are finished dry well ventilated and bright with safe surfaces and built in storage, plus light soundproofing and possible 80 percent FHA insured financing.
Plumbing Industry Shows Heavy Sales in 1936
A 1936 industry breakdown reports about 800 million dollars in plumbing sales and 500 million in heating and air conditioning including installation. The article notes FHA homes ensure good plumbing and heating equipment in houses built under its terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
270 000 Families in New Quarters Reach Record Volume
The 1936 nonfarm construction provided housing for about 270000 families, roughly double 1935 and surpassing totals for 1933 to 1935 combined. About 25 percent of one family homes, housing roughly 190000 units, were FHA insured. Demand outpaced new building, with vacancies falling since 1923 and cities seeing cramped, substandard quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Extension hinges improve casement window cleaning
Extension hinges on casement windows allow the swinging portion to move away from the jambs enabling easy hand access for cleaning. This design reduces housekeeping worries by making the window surface reachable and easier to wash.
Skilled Labor In Demand For Building Jobs In South
Washington reports rising reemployment of skilled building mechanics across the South and Southeast as residential construction expands. Officials say skilled workers are hard to find in several trades while mortgage activity supports the surge. if growth remains, unemployment in building trades may fall nationwide next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Thomas W. Ellett
Ellett
Southeastern
South
Virginia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
Alabama
Carolinas
Real Estate Investment Seen Rising in Hartford
Hartford real estate veteran John J. Linskey notes a 50 year high in investment appeal. He credits new home financing plans of the last two years, enabling long term mortgage amortization to spur construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
John J. Linskey
Bath Rooms Per Bedroom Advised In New Homes
In building or modernizing a home, install a bathroom for each bedroom if possible. If only one bathroom exists, add an extra lavatory. The Federal Housing Administration insures mortgages from approved private lenders and requires adequate bathroom facilities to meet its standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Birds Ask Protection By Youth
An open letter to boys about birds describes farm animals thriving in sun and wild birds returning north. It urges kindness to wild birds, avoiding harm, and suggests building bird houses to protect them during spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Roberts Barton
Local People Attend Visits and Illnesses in Area
Carey Bulla rushed to Ramseur due to his mother in law Mrs Denson's illness at a daughter’s home. Mrs J L Skeen and Lois visited Rufus Smith and family. Eva Thornton visited Mrs M A Wood. Clarence Jordan shopped in High Point. Yates family stayed with Clarence Idol in Guilford. Rex Thornton’s family visited ill mother in James Town. T J Jones dined with W J Little in High Point. C M Borum bedridden with illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Bulla
Ramseur
Eva Thornton
M. A. Wood
Clarence Jordan
Bobby
High Point
Arthur Yates
Barbara Ann
Linda Gail
Clarence Idol
Guilford College
Route 1
Rex Thornton
W. J. Little
C. M. Borum
Study Plans Termite Research Aims to Cut Losses
Bertram B. Caddle of the Cooper and Brass Research Association says termites destroy over 50 million dollars worth of property annually. U.S. Department of Agriculture and state agencies fund tests to stamp out the pest believed to threaten building safety. Termites enter via subterranean tunnels. moisture is essential, spraying offers only temporary relief, and copper shields at foundation edges plus pipe shielding are recommended protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertram B. Caddle
Cooper and Brass Research Association
United States
Department of Agriculture
Charters Granted To Several North Carolina Firms
The Piedmont Publishing company wins a state charter to publish the Winston-Salem Journal and Twin-City Sentinel with 1 100 000 authorized capital stock 300 subscribed and officers Gordon Gray Josephine L Maxwell and W P Sandridge. Other charters include Dixie Metal and Roofing Company inc Fayetteville 25 000 capital 100 subscribed E 8 Cook C B Mackethan Mrs Mae W Cook Mrs Luke B Mackethan. Belk s Department Store of Brevard Inc 50 000 authorized 12 000 subscribed W H Belk W H B Simpson P C Henderson. American Discount Company of Greensboro receives 100 000 authorized capital 300 subscribed by Oscar Leach Rebecca Merritt and O R Moore {/* tail omitted to fit constraints */}
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Raleigh
Piedmont Publishing Company
Winston-Salem Journal
Twin-City
Charlotte
W. H. B. Simpson
Greenville
S. C
P. C. Henderson
York
8. C
Oscar Leach
Rebecca Merritt
O. R. Moore
Greensboro
American Discount Company
Wataa Wall Plaster Repair Warns of Furniture Damage
Wall plaster on narrow stairs often sustains damage from furniture movement. Wall board used as wainscoting can be decorative and economical while protecting surfaces from rough handling.
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New Branch County
Guilford County
Snow Lumber Co
Rose Furniture CO
South Main St
Deep River News
U. S. Department of Agriculture
H Housing Administration
Eplace
Delk
General Contractors
North Main Street
W. B. Delk
E. E. Younts
Ea Naa
Norge
Detarl
Henry Brandon
Hubert Ellington
Clan Barnes
Glenn Hendrix
Francis Hendrix
John Hendrix
Hendrix Bros. Furniture Company
Wrenn St
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