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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1940
Page
9
The Federal Housing Administration urges careful lot planning and planting to boost a home's charm and living quality. Suggestions include shading trees placed away from the house and avoiding rapidly growing types like poplars and willows that can clog sewer lines and drain nutrients.
The article describes how thousands of aging houses, once out of favor, are undergoing modernization to remove blight and boost market value. FHA loans up to 2500 dollars enable owners to convert cluttered exteriors into simple, English‑influenced designs with brighter interiors and improved livability during the current building season.
The article advises slow growing compact trees near houses to avoid a green overgrowth. Place taller specimens at corners facing shrubs, keep foundations visible, and use hedges along lot lines for privacy. A front attached garage can create rear liveable space. Additions can be made later to gradually raise home value.
Edward W. Parker aged 59, brother of L. M. Parker of Parker's Dining Room, died at his Potecast home after months of illness. Survived by widow Maude Beale Parker, daughter Mrs. O J Rochester of Bunn, sons Edward R Langley Field Denison A Annapolis Md and Stanley W Parker Galveston Tex, two brothers Grady B E Parker of Potecast and L M Parker of High Point.
Federal Housing Administration allows universities churches hospitals and other incorporated institutions to obtain insured mortgages. Approval as eligible mortgagors aims to extend National Housing Act benefits and support housing for employees while enforcing same appraisal standards and marketability as individual buyers.
Westerville fire crews found a bird’s nest inside the water tower siren after a month of silence. Italy’s coal import needs from Germany rise to 1500 cars daily due to blockade, worsening fuel shortages and curtailing industry.
Sweden has taken control of all sugar manufacturing and essential materials. Glasgow officials decide to continue offering free streetcar and bus passes. North Carolina farmers urged to harvest at least a quarter of crimson clover and vetch seed due to wartime port disruptions in Europe.
Instructions advise using varnish mix 5 parts to 6 parts white lead for canvas murals on smooth surfaces and priming plaster six months before painting. It also details fastening lead flashing with cleats of 3 pound hard lead to prevent buckling and edge locking methods.
FHA notes trends in home design focus on forward positioned garages kitchens and service facilities with living areas moved to the rear. Homes are shifted forward on lots to expand yard space and reduce crowding. The uniform building line fades and each home is set farther from neighbors. Conservative architecture with sound planning is viewed as a safe investment.
Goldendale Washington Elmer Hansen a lineman who climbs tall power poles daily is in hospital after slipping in his bathtub and injuring his diaphragm The Meng Chiang Government at Kalgan allows imports only from Japan Germany and Italy into controlled North China regions
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