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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1948

Page

6

Figuring On Fixing Up Your Home Take Advantage Of These Offers

Mortgage payments constitute about half the cost of shelter so buyers should shop for best terms. Look for lowest interest rate under 5 percent, no prepayment penalty, and long term packaged mortgages if helpful. Amortized plans dominate with monthly payments shrinking as rate drops. examples show 5 percent on a $10 000 loan for 20 years costs $66 monthly. The Oakdale house design features large rooms, full basement, and generous closets, with plans available from H Plan Service for $7.50 per set.

Oakdale Paul Revere Eral Housing Administration H Administration H Plan Service Nasseu New York N.Y

Rising Fuel Costs Highlight Homeowners Economy Push

Rising fuel prices push homeowners to cut costs by weatherstripping caulking and insulating. The Construction Research Bureau notes heating bills rose 40 percent for oil and 10 25 percent for gas and coal, with annual savings from insulation potentially paying back in three to four years.

Con- New York Construction Research Bureau

Curved Streets Change Neighborhood Character

The article argues curved streets add charm and variety to new subdivisions compared with straight grid layouts. It notes varied setbacks improve aesthetics and reduce common objections to uniform house designs.

Bathtub Crack Repair and Estate Notice Summary

Bathtub crack repair guides filling gaps with mineral wool cement or putty. Notice announces Ada Nixon estate with Mildred appointed administrator and creditors must file claims within four weeks.

Notice of Appointment in Estate of Kathleen Haller

Case Need Estate of Kathleen Haller deceased appoints Spocrines Administrator with the Will Annexed. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Court: Butler County Ohio. Date: February 14 1921. Attorney: Henderson.

Ada Nixon Mildred Thetown Ohio Butler Oscar KR Leiser Casper Jan Ti Kathleen Haller Katherine Haller De‘tate Butler County Oscar EF Leiser Said Henderson

Chicago Starts Digging For Magnificent Mile Project

Chicago begins the first phase of a 200 million dollar development along Upper Michigan Avenue from the river to Oak Street. The Bonwit Teller building leads a four story, Indiana limestone front project at Pearson and Michigan, with no street displays and a January 1949 completion target.

Chicago Upper Michigan Avenue Chicago River Oak Street Michigan Lake Shore Arthur Rubloff Bonwit-Teller, Inc Pearson Street Walter Hoving The Hoving Corporation Bonwit-Teller Michigan Avenues Michigan Avenue Rubloff Northwestern Loyola Grand Avenue Chicago Avenue Grand Lake Champess Gre Civic Hall of Music Landsea Arey Lake Ore Drive

Wall construction basics for sound homes and urban plans

The article outlines wall types wood frame masonry veneer and solid masonry detailing spacing of 2x4 studs diagonal bracing and insulation. It discusses fire stopping mineral wool insulation and the role of hollow spaces in comfort and energy use. It also describes future Chicago area redevelopment plans including two level streets lakefront blocks and large underground parking.

Summer comfort from mineral wool insulation study

Tests show a four inch layer of mineral wool between living quarters and the roof can lower indoor temperatures by up to 15 degrees on the hottest summer days.

Canton Names James B Quilligan Canton’s Youngest Police Chief

Safety Director Walter Jeber announced that 31 year old detective captain James B Quilligan will become Canton’s police chief, after finishing first in the civil service exam to succeed former Chief Elmer E Clark.

Canton, O James B Quilligan Canton Walter Jeber Quilligan Elmer E. Clark

Divorce case notice and estate probate petitions

Legal notices seeking divorce actions for Hugh H Rurede and Frances C Rurede with filing dates in 1648 and response deadlines by February 28 1648. Also a second notice for Letitia Kelly and heirs quieting title to real estate in Middletown City Fourth Ward and a separate probate petition naming Lavena Stabler and attorney Walter R Bender with response deadlines by March 27 1648.

Hugh H Rurede Frances C. Rurede Comgrees Cou Buller Odin Aelenten Conwad c Srkon Harold G D . Tiesnen LPGAL Letitia Kelly Satie Kelly Heira Devisees Ates Amigne Lettita Kelly Phoebe Aco Phoebe CY Carrie de Ony A. Parker Manta J. Hernaday Middletown Lavena Stabler Walter R. Bender

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