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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1955
Page
13
A compact home office can be created with a simple two inch Douglas fir desk and wall recessed shelving. Use similar wood for a coordinated finish and seal to preserve grain. Finishes offer a warm wheat color while keeping the space organized for records, checks, directories, and catalogs.
Washington Aug 20 Government and industry experts say the July drop in new housing starts 115000 from June 129000 is a minor adjustment not a market break. They cite FHA and VA measures not yet in effect until July 30 and steady demand keeping 1955 starts around 1.2 million to 1.3 million with potential continuation beyond 1960.
The Navy will launch research rockets from jet fighters to reach the upper atmosphere. A test at the Chincoteague Virginia Naval Air Station saw a jet fighter fire a rocket to an altitude of 90 000 feet this week.
The article guides homemakers on expanding tiny rooms with ten practical ideas from the Construction Research Bureau. Use uniform colors across ceiling walls and woodwork, low compact furniture, and curtains as background. Add vertical blinds, light curtains, mirrors on long walls, small patterns, open doors or glass doors, darker ceilings, and paint fireplaces to blend or contrast as needed.
A long list of warranty deeds records transfers of lots blocks and parts in Lawton additions College View Sheridan Morford Hills Military Good Acres and other neighborhoods. Notable parties include Alvie L and Faye Tate to J C Kennedy Walter M and Nel A Smith to Charles S and One Mae Flowers J M Crabtree to the Crabtree heirs James L and Floy Thornton to David Nathan Winter and others. Stamp duties range from 0.55 to 24.20 dollars, with many entries noting specific lot configurations and subdivision references.
A new horizontal furnace saves floor space by mounting high against ceilings in basements, attics, or crawl spaces. At 23% inches high it leaves room for laundry, benches, or shelves, while insulation shields the 3% inch air tubes. Fueled by gas or oil, this unit heats whole homes without occupying floor space.
An 83 year old Durant man was found by a searching party Friday night after wandering from his home. Officers found Bob Quarles sitting on a creek bank two miles northeast of Durant. He said he is tired and lost and wants to go home. Officers returned him to his residence.
Practical guide on expanding a house with wings, porches, attics, or basements. Addresses comfort, insulation, and fuel bills, recommending mineral wool batt insulation, potential DIY installation, and auxiliary heating. Advises inspecting roof deck for dampness before attic construction and emphasizes airtight, well insulated wood windows.
Permits were issued this week for 12 new homes in the Good No. 7 addition by city inspector A L Man king. In total 13 new home permits and one moving permit were issued. Ted Turnbull moves a house owned by May Bell Woods to 1502 S 15th in Lawton View. Porter Bros get a brick veneer home at 3308 Atlanta Morford Hills for 15000. Hendershot builds brick veneer at 2304 Lincoln 2306 Lincoln 2202 N 23rd for 10000 each. White builds wood frame homes at 2606 Lindy 2608 Lindy 2612 Lindy 2620 Lindy for 10000 each. 2622 Lindy costs 12000. Brick veneer homes at 2610 Lindy 2614 Lindy 2624 Lindy and 9618 Lindy priced 10000 each.
Public records list multiple marriage licenses in Lawton with ages and partners, including Edgar Jones and Florence Sken. Otis Cox and Almods West. Luther Kilgore and Louise Woods. others. Divorces granted include Rogers v Rogers and King v King, with several divorce petitions and notices of related cases. Arizona gains 38000 people by migration in an average year.
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