Local home projects and public works progress noted
An article details home construction plans by Clarence W. Johnston, renovations on the How ia Green property, and repairs at the Harry Smith property. Deputies report shed and cistern work near Nickel Plate, Yerges building upkeep, East School playground improvements, new pool filling, and decorating work on a South Main Street home.
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Clarence W. Johnston
Nd Street
Howia Green
Bowenbet
Cleo Laley
Harry Smith
East Second Street
Rudolph Brandt
Nickel Plate
Yerges
Martha Yerges
Logan
East School
West School
L. O. Bart
South Marn Street
Beng Ote Es Ee Ee
Modern Glass in Bathrooms Shapes New Homes
Structural glass in bathrooms grows popular for its practicality and color options. It resists checking fading and crazing, cleans easily, and stays cleaner longer. Loans under the Prop Improvement Credit Plan from Federal Housing Administer helps finance modernized or new glass installations through banks and mortgage lenders with monthly payments over up to five years.
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Improvement Credit Plan of Federal Housing
Dining Outdoors Pleasant Change Porch Use
The house with an enclosed or tear porch excels in summer for informal luncheons or dining outdoors. Porch furniture suits the setting, with porch and background greenery enhancing the experience. A rear porch addition can be financed under PHA Property Improvement programs.
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PHA Property Improvement
Mortgage Plan Shapes Private Lenders Use of FHA Amortization
Private lending institutions nationwide are adopting FHA amortization features for insured mortgages not approved under FHA. Reports to Administrator Stewart McDonald show a growing trend toward monthly payments including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Lenders praise FHA standards on property quality and building materials to ensure livable homes and stable security for insured mortgages.
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Federal Housing Administration
Stewart McDonald
FHA
Washington
Opens New Paint and Wallpaper Store on Main Street
Warner Lehman of 195 Oak Street prepares to open a paint and wallpaper store on Main Street in the former Bunny's candy shop space. He previously ran a similar shop in Circleville and will offer Devoe paint and brushes along with wallpaper. Lehman and family have been installing shelves and setting up for business.
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Warner Lehman
Oak Street
Main Street
Bunny
Mr. Lehman
Bert Lehman
Green Township
Circleville
Devoe
Answers and Answers on Home Building and FHA Plans
Questions cover limestone cleaning with acid free prep materials from dealers. FHA does not furnish plans or specs. consult architect or plan agency with budget. Advice on settling filled land: build on solid earth, consider basement and foundation down to solid bearing, plan for future basement if desired.
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FHA
Interior doors as decor elements in living spaces
Interior doors can be decorative as well as functional. Vary door and trim color from wall tones to create contrast, such as white or ivory doors with deep wall colors. Consider room size use and furnishings to select appropriate colors.
Large Window Seats Improve Radiator Rooms
In old and new houses a radiator before a window can be concealed to enhance appearance. A continuous seat matching the room width adds a highly usable top with built in shelves and drawers beneath. Ensure design preserves radiator function and comfort, using heat resistant or well insulated materials.
Ordinary door hinges judged not to be beautifying
The piece notes that typical garden hinges lack beauty and seldom contribute to decor, while only wrought iron or brass Colonial hinges are considered attractive and decorative.
Old Venetian blind described as crude compared to modern styles
A centuries old ventian blind fashioned from bam boo slats is noted as crude next to today’s wood and metal blinds.
Standards in FHA home building set in fourth annual report
The Federal Housing Administration outlines core standards for new homes to protect buyers and lenders. Durable, well planned houses in stable neighborhoods reduce blight and protect equity for families, with emphasis on responsible developers and neighborhood development. The report notes higher access to these standards for affluent buyers, while urging wider adoption to improve small-home building practices nationwide.
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Federal Housing Administration
United States
Attic Ventilation Adds Livability To Homes
Unused attics can improve home livability through ventilation. Install an attic ventilating fan and eave louvers to expel hot air, and place a grille in the attic floor. This cooling system reduces close, uncomfortable summer nights without using attic space for living quarters.
FHA Financing Fire Damage Repairs Expanded
Thousands of homes and business structures suffer fire damage yearly with repair costs in the millions. Property owners may finance improvements through FHA insured loans under the property-improvement program.
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Federal Housing Administration
Check of Light Equipment Aid To Home Safety
Planning a new home or upgrading an older one requires a careful check of light and power equipment with a competent electrician. Inspect the wiring system to avoid fire hazards and consider options like non metallic cable armored cable rigid metal pipe or knob and tube.
Kitchen Shelves Should Vary In Height For Storage
Modernization programs for kitchens should use varied shelf heights to fit bottles jars and tall packaged goods. Wide shelves waste space and require stacking. a single deep shelf handles tall containers without crowding.
Loose Bathroom Tile Fix With Mastic Adhesive
When floor tiles loosen they can be reset without new cement. Apply a suitable mastic glue to reattach tiles securely to the bathroom floor. Ensure the surface is clean and the adhesive has sufficient curing time for a solid bond.
Second House on FHA Plan for Farm Retirement Homes
Farmers near retirement can build a second house on the farm instead of selling. The Federal Housing Administration insured mortgage system provides long term low rate financing through private lenders to enable construction while preserving farm surroundings and direct supervision over tenants.
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Federal Housing Administrations
Metal store fronts aid business appearance
Even when full modernization cannot be undertaken a metal storefront designed in a modern style can make a property look up to date. Metal fronts are available in several rustless materials offering durable low maintenance options for shop facades.
Read the News When It’s News in the News
A compact phrase urging readers to engage with current events as they unfold across media outlets, emphasizing timely reporting and continuous coverage. The note hints at journalism’s role in delivering fresh, developing information to the public.
Clay Mortars Show Benefits Over Old Type Mixtures
Recently developed clay mortars are said to have several advantages over the old type mortars. The clay has greater strength and is less prone to develop efflorescence. Also it shows tendencies to resist freezing well and shows less shrinkage and less deterioration from heat.
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Atlanta
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Newark
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Logan Daily News
JOB Printing Department
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