Water Works Investment Shown Sturdy and Longlasting
A Pickett and Co survey argues water systems depreciate less than other utilities and remain a top municipal bond investment. Cast iron mains dominate underground portions with lifespans reportedly endless, while European lines endure centuries and American cities show centuries of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nh Investment House
Wis, Pickett and Co
Chicago
Istment Securities
Europe
American Water Works Association
Flood Sufferers May Get FHA Loans
Property owners in flood prone states may use FHA insured loans to restore or improve homes and other buildings. About 500 borrowers in six states have used disaster provisions to obtain 278000 from private lenders. Residential loans up to 2000 and commercial loans up to 50000 are available with lease terms of at least one year.
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Federal Housing Administration
Building Costs In Country Show A Definite Decrease
Washington March 19 Building costs nationwide moved downward in February 1938 with 16 of 28 cities lower than November 1937 levels. Notable declines occurred in Nashville Columbus Harribore and other cities as material and labor costs eased, though some places like Jackson and New Orleans showed increases driven by materials or wages.
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Washington
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Federal Home Loan Bank Review
Little Rock
Ark
Usal
Philadelphia
Texas
Nevada
California
Los Angeles
Nashville
Tenn
Columbus
Ohio
Harriebore
Jackson
Mies
Wilmington
Del
New Orleans
Section 6 Loans Expand to Property Improvements
Owners or one year leaseholders may use section 6 loans for property improvements. Damage from earthquake, tornado, cyclone, hurricane, or conflagration is covered. Lending agencies are insured up to 20 percent of total plan loans. Applies only through July 1 1939.
Building Permits Dip to Week’s Low Across Town
Weeklong building permit totals slipped to a new low with only 10 permits issued worth 3250 dollars. No new residences were listed. most approvals covered repairs and small additions. Beeson Hardware received a permit for a one story frame warehouse addition on East Broad Street. Other permits included various repairs and minor structures on Tryon Street Smith Street Main Street Newton Street Hamilton Street and Morris Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeson Hardware Company
East Broad Street
North Hamilton
Perfty Street
Newton Street
W. J. MacAnally
South Hamilton Street
H. D. Sears
Johnson Street
J. H. Neuschafer
Morris Street
Sam G. Montgomery
White Oak Street
Green Street Baptist Church Details Historic Growth and Leaders
The Green Street Baptist Church showcases a large development with a 1,500 seat auditorium, 96 rooms for Sunday School and activities, six assembly rooms, and an average Sunday School attendance of 800. The Baptist Training Union draws over 250 weekly, making it one of the state’s largest. past and present pastors and officers are listed, with Rev. C. N. Royal as current pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Sorrell
W. K. Colling
H. T. Stevens
G. T. Tunstall
C. N. Royal
Francis Bacon Offered French Ambassadorship Staff at Sixteen
A young Francis Bacon, at the age of 16, was offered a position on the staff of a British ambassador in France. This early opportunity highlights his precocious rise within diplomatic circles.
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Francis Bacon
France
FHA Business Surpasses All Previous Marks
Federal Housing Administration records show new business for the week ending March 6 surpassing all prior records. Mortgages selected for appraisal totaled 17,529,602 for the week ending March 5, exceeding the previous high set in 1937. The year to date shows a steady climb in home financing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Stewart McDonald
Need Of Vocational Guidance Stressed
The second meeting of the Vocational Guidance Council discussed the need for educational facilities for youths 16 to 24 and for guidance for adults beyond school age. J A Gawthrop, director of the North Carolina State Employment Service in High Point, noted the lack of clear solutions, described experiments, and highlighted wide interest from 32 organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gawthrop
High Point
Gawthrop
North Carolina
J. W. Clinard, Jr
Chamber of Commeree
Harry Jacobs
Council of Jewish Women
David
High Point Groups and Officials Gather at Community Event
Yow, Girl Scouts, Horace Haworth, City Parks and Recreation Commission, Mrs Annie Willard Evans, Women of the Moose, Mrs Geddie Strickland, Parent Teacher Council, Mrs 8 Saunders, Red Cross, Coke Cecil, School Board, Mrs Henry Foscus, YWCA, D P Whitley and others from High Point high school participate in a community gathering organized by local groups and council leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Yow
Girl Scouts
Horace Haworth
City Parks and Recreation Commission
Mra
Annie Willard Evans
Women of the Moose
Geddie Strickland
Parent-Teacher Council
8. S. Saunders
Red Cross
Coke Cecil
School Board
Henry Foscus
Y. W
D. P. Whitley
High Point High School
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Rose “Owned
South Main
Kester Bros
Guilford
Trinity
Archdale
Glenda
Randleman
Sophia
Jamestown
Thomasville
Reddy
South Main Street
Green Street Baptist Church
Troxler
Troxler Furniture CO
Snow Lumber Company
Snow
Bedford Sales Co
N. J
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Standard Oil Company
North Main Street
Banden
Hedgecock Lumber CO
Ward Sf
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