New Monroe Homes Under Construction by Local Craftsmen
Two new residences began in Monroe this week with plans for more. R M Troy’s Cape Cod style home on Loop Road near Hardimes Plantation will feature three beds, two baths, oak floors, canvas walls, a double garage, and white washed stone siding.
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Monroe
R. M. Troy
Monroe Furniture Company
Hardimes Plantation
J. W. Smith and Associates
W H. Ellis
B. Lamar Coleman
Cape Cod
Bayou DeSiard
T. H. Roberts
News-Star
Harrison and
D’arbonne Streets
Sherrouse Addition
R. J. Zuberbier
Building program a aid to economic development
A. G. Nordstrom argues that rising building activity in the Twin Cities area drives national commerce and supports Louisiana labor, craftspeople, and local businesses. He notes widespread material sources from multiple states, the role of FHA lending, and the shift to modern climate controlled, low cost homes.
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Twin Cities
Arizonia
Philippine Islands
California
Washington
Philippines
Iron and
Mississippi
Monroe
Louisiana
Texas
Alabama
Carpenters
FHA
Living room light switch placement guidance
The living room light switch should be near the door to the hall or stairs to the bedrooms, not near the approach from the front entrance. This improves accessibility for occupants moving to private areas.
Louisiana Leads In FHA Program
Washington reports Louisiana savings and loan and homestead associations led the nation in FHA insured mortgages completed in the state. Up to May 1 total loans reached 2 053 850 with 25 associations accounting for 1 455 690 in 323 transactions. New construction mortgages totaled 79 valued at 375 795 averaging 4 757 each.
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Washington
Louisiana Savings, Building and Loan and Homestead Associations
United States
Federal Housing Administration
George E. Palmer
Federal Housing Administrator
Louisiana
Mr. Palmer
Union Federal Savings and Loan Association
Capital Building and Loan Association
Baton Rouge
Home Building
Westinghouse Employees to Gain From Profit Sharing Plan
About 50,900 Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co workers in East Pittsburgh will receive wage increases under a new profit sharing plan. Profits above 600,000 monthly trigger employee shares, and first quarter earnings suggest a 19 percent rise in wages and salaries.
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Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co
East Pittsburgh
Richard L. Gridley
Pittsburgh Press
Westinghouse
Gridley
Housing shortage noted by Architectural Forum
Architectural Forum says housing supply lags demand with five million families seeking small homes. Government surveys show about 37 percent of US homes are 25 years old or older. The magazine notes the last four years saw greater annual housing loss by fire than new construction gains.
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Architectural Forum
United States
Forum
Garage Light Placement for Car Work
A ceiling light centered over the car is of little use. Place the light directly above the motor where it is needed most.
Bank head praises modernization plan in Knoxville
J. L. Wilson assistant vice president of Park National Bank writes to the local FHA office praising the Modernization Credit Plan. He says it helps property owners repair and modernize aging structures turning losses into income and providing jobs for building trades and allied industries.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Federal Housing Administration
J. L. Wilson
Park National Bank
Housing Administration
Wilson
Building Trades
Doors in Small Houses For Hall Living and Dining
In small houses it is wise to install doors at all openings including between the hall and living room and between the hall and dining room.
Door Sealing Improves Heat Retention and Privacy
A note highlights how closing doors in rooms helps conserve heat and increase privacy by reducing drafts and sound transmission. The passage emphasizes practical benefits for home or building comfort.
Pittsburgh's April Industry At Six Year High, Says Bureau
The Business Research Bureau of the University of Pittsburgh reports Pittsburgh industrial activity and trade in April at a six year high. Activity averaged 86 percent of normal, up 30 percent from March and about 40 percent above April 1935. Steel lagged slightly but mill operations near a six year peak. in early May plants ran over 87 percent of normal.
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The
Business Research Bureau of
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Press
Pittsburgh
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Parlor City Lumber
Stagle-Johnson Lambert, Frizzell Brick Co
Monroe Hardware T.l. B. Ferguson
WR. Hatchell
Park Avenue
R. Ando
C. A. Easterling
South Grand Street
Yale
West Monroe Hardware & Furniture Co
Trenton St
Steele Lumber Company
DEVOE
Steele Lumber CO
West Monrne
Corbin
the Southern Hardware Co., Ltd
Walnut Street
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Ing
Tion
West
Monroe Homes and Public
Ning
Oscar Johnson
Harrison St
Peter Fasi
Vernon & Jackson Sts
W. J. Riley
S. Grand St
Twin City Paint & Wall Paper Co
North Grand St
West Monroe
DeSierd St
Kk. EF
Kelly Plumbing
Louisville Ave
Cole & Leigh
Old Central Bank
South Grand St
Slagle-Johnson
North
Ates
Slagle-Johnson Lumber Co
Twin City Glass CO
John Cutrer
Turner
Wallpaper Company
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