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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1950
Page
21
August 20, 1950 report shows mixed views on lumber supply during the Korea conflict. Dealers cite government buying and a booming market as factors, while one dealer claims artificial shortages due to industry restraint and labor issues may influence available framing lumber.
Local dealers report widespread shortages across building materials. Flooring and finishing lumber are scarce, plywood and cement supplies tight, doors insulation and nails scarce, with timing delays and rising prices reported as manufacturers run two to three months behind. The market shows hoarding, black market activity, and supply chain disruption affecting construction in the area.
James Lecher Jr and wife purchase Lot 31 and part of Lot 32 in Westwood Hills Addition to Berkley from Cecil L Williamson and wife for about $10,000, as recorded in Raleigh County Clerk's office. The week’s transfers include Isom to Isom Lot 4 Hedrick Addition Crab Orchard about $500 and multiple parcels sold for sums ranging around $500 to $9,500 to various buyers. numerous tracts and additions are listed with no revenue stamps attached.
Mrs. Jackolin Epperly county public health nurse will attend the second annual Working Conference on School Health at Jackson's Mill Monday through Friday August 25. West Virginia University and the State Departments of Health and Education sponsor the event. Ten groups will discuss health instruction services and school environment with consultant Blanche R. Miller of the Cincinnati Anti-Tuberculosis League.
Nine building permits totaling 25050 in value were issued this week by City Recorder William D P Larew. Permits included remodeling and new construction such as a 500 dollar room addition on Hunter Sweet a 150 dollar room addition on Phimley Avenue and a 5000 dollar five room frame dwelling on Kerkley Street. Additional permits covered a 2000 dollar four room garage apartment on Ewart Avenue a 5000 dollar six room house on Berkley Street a 7000 dollar six room house on Queen Street a 2000 dollar four room house on Bibb Avenue and a 250 dollar one car garage on S Kanawha Street. A final note states the German army in Egypt has no 6000 Afrika Korps veterans within its ranks, according to independent sources.
Two bedroom house designed for a 60 by 100 foot plot offers about 1000 square feet of living space with an open L shaped dining area and flexible bedroom layout. Interior emphasizes efficient U shaped kitchen, ample storage, and space saving sliding doors. The house is heated by a central warm air system with full insulation and potential sun deck conversion.
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