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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1952
Page
6
New York based NEA report shows a persistent housing boom with 347,900 starts by April despite tight mortgage money and Regulation X easing. GI and FHA loans remain tight, but low priced housing gains could spur continued demand. home and total construction reach historic highs with $37 billion yearly pace.
Patti Blanton of Enid and Bee McWane of Birmingham head qualifying rounds in the 11th Broadmoor women's invitational at Colorado Springs amid chilly weather. Only one player broke 100, Davenport's Mrs. H. R. Staats carding 84. 1951 champ Mrs. Russell Menn of Omaha is not defending her title.
Home insulation experts warn crawl space houses with less than two inches of protection from weather lose substantial heat through floors. Insulation boards placed between subfloor and finish flooring or underside joists can reduce heat loss, with ready to install options in 12 inch and 25/32 inch thicknesses and four foot widths up to 12 feet.
In recent years many firms remodel offices to modern colors and bright materials. Updated interiors attract workers and raise productivity and morale, while aging wood furniture becomes unsafe. Bright chrome and fresh hues replace dull greys greens and browns for a dignified yet lively look.
Building permits issued by the Muscatine city engineer for the first six months reach 1 319 818 50 with 249 permits. The count tops 1951 half year totals and 1950 nine months, driven by an $851 000 Muscatine County hospital project in April. Even excluding hospital work, 1952 figures lead prior years as construction activity continues.
The passage notes slim square metal tubing and varied interior options for metal furniture. It highlights colorful walls and ceiling treatments, multiple upholstery shades, and Plastelle enamel finishes to enhance office vitality and contemporary appeal.
Many families turn to modernization to solve housing needs. Modern materials and expert rehab help owners add space, comfort, and value in established neighborhoods. Check structural defects first, then remodel with asbestos cement siding, simple color plans, and updated interiors to create a modern look with lower upkeep.
Historians credit the Iroquois with delaying French advances from Canada, a factor that enabled English occupation of territories later forming the United States. The tribe numbered about 16 000 people and influenced colonial power dynamics.
Western Illinois OES chapters plan an official joint meeting in Rock Island with Buffalo Prairie Prairie chapter joining 11 western Illinois chapters. Elsa Stephens worthy matron Rose Eckhardt Prairie chapter and Cameron Elliott associate matron treasurer will attend. A 6 15 p m banquet precedes the gathering.
In 1856 the Bessemer converter revolutionized steel production by enabling cheaper mass output. This breakthrough lowered material costs and spurred industrial expansion across factories and railways.
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