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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1939
Page
9
FHA guidance explains insured mortgages require sound construction and proper location near shopping and schools. It notes a home’s price must fit a family’s income, with emphasis on livable room sizes light ventilation storage and adequate features.
Senator Bailey of North Carolina to introduce a bill to authorize five million dollars annually to promote marketing of farm commodities. Funds would be prorated by state population. He also plans an amendment to the Wage Hour law to exempt home workers such as tobacco sack drawstring insertors.
The Federal Housing Administration offers a free Check List for Home Owners to help locate and assess needed repairs as spring arrives. The guide includes a brief explanation of the property improvement credit plan and a cross section showing points likely to need attention. Copies are available from FHA offices, contracting lenders, or FHA headquarters in Washington DC.
Republican leaders in Congress say they will remain neutral toward all potential G O P presidential hopefuls for 1940. Senators McNary of Oregon and Representative Martin of Massachusetts plan to avoid commitments that could fracture party unity and focus on a strong legislative record. A chain of Republican dinners is set to keep possible contenders from clashing.
The gastric juice contains hydrochloric acid essential for protein digestion. Low acid levels link to digestive symptoms and other conditions such as rheumatism anemia and alcohol issues. Treatment varies from iron liver and lifestyle to adding acid or lemon juice for vitamin C, with patient-specific study guiding improvement.
Raleigh set to host the first American contract bridge master point tournament in the state. May 5-6 feature qualifying rounds in the afternoon, with the finals on the night of May 6 for players from this and neighboring states.
Outside stairway or cellar entrance areas require a drainage trough several inches deep to carry off water. A drain prevents water from pooling at the foot of stairs and seeping under the door into basements. Drains can be installed under the FHA property improvement credit plan with funds from qualified lenders.
Older homes lack usable attic space due to no floor. Installing rough flooring over parts of the attic solves storage needs at low cost. Funding may be available through qualified lenders under FHA property improvement credit.
Built in antenna with a wall plate offers good radio reception without roof wires. The system eliminates window strips and insulators, providing a clean living room look. A ground wire plate is available, and installation can be funded under FHA property improvement credit plan.
A warning that homeowners should learn about tree spraying before hiring strangers. It cautions against fly by night operators charging high fees for single applications and stresses that effective control needs multiple treatments with proper materials from reputable sources.
A compact wide shallow closet near the kitchen and laundry stores brooms mops dusters vacuums and sweepers, freeing kitchen cupboards of cleaning odors. Shelves hold dust cloths sponges cleaners and oils, with layout tailored to each housekeeper. FHA financing may aid adding such a closet via approved lenders.
Federal Housing Administration officials caution against returning to old second and third mortgage schemes during real estate recovery. They promote the single insured mortgage with monthly reductions as safer for borrowers, noting taxes are also paid monthly with the mortgage.
FHA officials say a house on a hillside needs tailored design to be attractive and practical. Multi level rooms connected by steps can add interest, but adapting flat plans to slopes causes doors far from ground and costly retaining walls. A carefully planned slope home with entrances at both levels can be financed under FHA insured mortgages.
The plan aims to provide better living for American families through FHA insured loans offered by thousands of lending institutions across the country, making home ownership more affordable.
Installing a shower to a bath room both in oe type and built in tubs increases usefulness. New showerheads claim 25 to 50 percent water savings and can be installed by a plumber without pipe changes. Showers are permanent automatic with few moving parts and low operating cost. Funds for installation are available at qualified sources.
James O. Sheppard of Edgefield South Carolina national head of the Forty and Hight fun and honor society of the American Legion will speak at a banquet in Raleigh tonight during the 40 and 8 annual Mid Atlantic promenade.
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