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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1936
Page
9
Washington D C The Federal Housing Administration Technical Bulletin No 4 explains a minimal S200 house plan prioritizing sleeping privacy and adequate closet space. It describes a combined living dining kitchen area with optional partition, a single rectangular layout using standard lumber, and flexible exterior treatments by roof ridge direction.
In hard water regions installing water-softening equipment is a convenience and economy. It is permitted under the modernization credit plan of the federal housing administration. Hard water causes scale buildup reducing heater and boiler efficiency, increasing fuel bills and repair costs. Installing a softener prevents deposits, allows free water flow, lowers fuel costs, and reduces plumbing repairs.
The New York Sun reports a Wall Street Journal full page ad stating that out of 29,937,000 workers, about 26,780,000 are employed across industry trade mining transportation manufacturing and communications. The survey covers clerical executive and manual workers.
Helena Montana Sigvald L Berg chief supervising architect of the Federal Housing Administration has been invited into membership of the Seismological Society of America for work in the city during and after last year’s earthquake. He chairs a city council committee drafting an ordinance for buildings over 25 feet tall and studies earthquake destruction and quake resisting construction.
The Florida Association of Real Estate Boards passed a resolution urging 39 535 Florida veterans to use their bonus money for home purchases. They estimate 15 to 25 percent of 21 million dollars designated for Florida veterans will be spent on Florida real estate, in cooperation with the veterans organization and the federal housing administration.
Chicago housing expert A. D. Theobald of the United States Building and Loan league tells the Denver Post that Denver is the brightest spot on the home building map with a mild boom along with New York Washington and some Florida cities. He notes building and loan associations are about 50 percent ahead of last year’s business.
A. H. Clarke reports LA building volume for the first four months supports the Herald and Express forecast that yearly building permits will top 50 million dollars. Four month total value on record stands at 15,477,316 dollars, the highest since 1931. Last month issued permits for single family homes reached 532, a seven year high.
Farmers realize the importance of temperature control in farm buildings. Insulating board applied over interior walls helps correct unsatisfactory conditions and conserves animal heat in dairy barns stables and laying houses. It also serves as an insulation in ice and milk houses.
The article advises building a fireplace hearth in two pieces a back hearth and a front hearth to prevent cracks from intense heat. It warns to inspect the joint for possible sparks reaching combustibles and to ensure safety.
A five room air conditioned fully equipped house rises on the seventh floor of a major Cleveland department store. Built to celebrate the city’s centennial it will be open for public inspection, offering a glimpse of home life in a landmark display.
Sioux Falls reports the largest residential construction total in five years for April. Building permits reached 58,390 dollars with 21 new homes and 14 remodeling or addition projects, including four garages.
Fashionable blues yellows and new grays lead a springlike home revival fueled by modern wallpaper trends. Demand rises with higher priced papers and National Housing Act modernization credits helping households update living spaces despite winter.
June Travis keeps three white mice as pets in her studio dressing room. The note describes her hobby and where she maintains the small animals during filming or rehearsals.
Homeowners should carefully choose shade trees to beautify properties while protecting the home. Consider house size and nearby structures, soil, sun, moisture needs, and winter hardiness. Consult a landscape architect or nursery professional, and note costs can be financed with FHA insured loans.
More than two builders representing all sections of New Jersey join a campaign against the so called jerry builder. The effort grows from a plan for bonded house building advocated by Roy E Sweney president of the Passaic Bergen Lumber Co who says the firm is busy with a statewide home building drive.
J. Frank Nord notes that durable wallboards are increasingly used in public buildings, industrial plants, offices, machine shops, garages, and homes. They come in natural color for ceilings and walls but can be painted or grained for architectural effects.
The sink is the kitchen work center and a double drain board sink provides ample space. Available in 60 74 and 78 inch lengths with single drain boards 42 and 52 inches also offered. Drain boards can be on either side and smallest options start at 24 inches for tight spaces.
The McPherson chamber of commerce reports no vacant houses in the city, the first time in months. It urges property owners to list any available space to ease the housing shortage in McPherson, Kansas according to the Daily Republican.
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