Women Designed This House For Washington Conference
Eighty women from across the United States shaped a home plan titled X-41 for the House of the Week. The 2 1/2 bath, eight room design features a front living room with a center hall, a dinette and dining room, a family room, and a dedicated study area with a hideaway bed. The plan includes a large kitchen, two master closets, a private bath, a balcony, and a rear terrace. The 2,193 square foot habitable area excludes the 284 square foot family room, with a 453 square foot garage and 1,042 square feet finishable basement space.
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United States
Washington
National Assn. of Home Builders
United Industry Committee For Housing
Herman H. York
York
Real estate benefits of home ownership in the Mortgage era
The article extols long term mortgages as a secure path to home ownership, arguing that ownership offers security against stress, builds equity, hedges inflation, and provides tax advantages. It notes homes are cheaper than rents, create tangible wealth, and offer peace of mind through stable housing and potential future profit.
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Republic
Ironing Board on Wheels Aims to Ease Homemaker’s Labors
Engineers tout an ironing table with two wheel sets that move the board across the floor during use and glide it to storage when folded. The design eliminates lifting, reduces effort for laundry, and targets lighter weight as a key homemaking priority.
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Key
Rec Room Serving Center and Room Divider Notes
A draft describes converting a rec room area into a serving center that doubles as a room divider. It mentions a frame built from 3 by 5 scaffolding lambs, paneling and trim details, and anchoring edges with decorative bar tops.
Modern Heating Upgrades and Bathroom Remodels
Heating systems fully modernized with hot water and oo boilers installed. Forced air furnaces added for improved warmth. Bathrooms updated with new installations and complete remodeling.
Safe Storage Of Gasoline And Flammable Fluids
Guidance on storing gas oil kerosene turpentine and cleaners in leaf proof galvanised steel cans with screw caps and pouring spouts. Keep away from heat and motors drain fuels from mowers and outboard motors for winter. Store in shed or garage and use closed containers to prevent fumes.
Rack Protects Garbage Can
Homeowners can shield galvanized steel garbage cans in winter by building a sturdy rack. Lids should be attached to prevent loss in snow and deter rats and animals. Racks must be 18 inches off the ground and large enough for at least three standard cans.
Local Home Moves Highlight Area Real Estate Activity
The list records multiple purchases and moves in local neighborhoods. Names include the Shoafs Johnsons Browders Pierces Farthings Arthurs Harrises and Talleys with buyers builders and employers noted. Agencies Idol Green James S Conrad T R Galloway and Central Realty handled most transactions.
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Mack Harris
Elkin
Marywood Road
Oak View
T. R. Galloway
Harris
Adams-Millis Corp
James S. Conrad
Jelly Bean Wrecks Teeth at South Pole Base
A jelly bean allegedly wrecked the tooth of glaciologist William B. Long of Reno Nev, while he and Navy dentist Max J. Perlush worked with the International Geophysical Year group at the South Pole base. The bean was frozen when Long bit it.
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Honolulu
William B. Long
Reno
Nev
Antarctic
Navy
Max J. Perlush
International Geophysical Year Group
South Pole
Fellows
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David L. Bowen
Realtors Report
Home Sound Investment
High Point Board of Realtors
High Point Enterprise
Ily
Welborn Plumbing and Heating CO
Ward St
Kearns
ST. Main ST
Lamb’s Heating CO
ST. Main ST. Thomasville
Central Savings Bank
Early C. Shoaf
Arlington Ave
J. C. Connor
Lucille Monroe
Central Realty Co
Robert C. Johnson
Locust St
Codrow Ave
Lacy T. High
Dr. Johnson
Earl Shafer
Quaker Lane
Idol-Green Co., Realtors
Glenola
Fred C. Browder
Browder
Diamond Hosiery
Idol Green Co., Realtors
Delmas Pierce and Sons
Hayworth
Ben A. Farthing
Farthing
Globe Parlor
Jamestown High School
James S. Conrad, Inc
Realtors
Darrell Warren
Pershing St
Mrs
Robert K. Arthur
James S. Conrad Inc
Harold Talley
Fairfield Road
Talley
U. S. Postal Service
James S. Con
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