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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1966
Page
8
A hillside project at Mission Park unveils a new chapel and mausoleum overlooking the Lake of Memories. Local officials say construction aims to honor community figures and provide crowding relief at existing burial grounds.
The Mission Park Funeral Chapel and Mausoleum, near Fredericksburg Road in northwest San Antonio, rises as a modern, air conditioned complex offering crematory services, entombment in a new mausoleum, and a unified funeral facility for north side families. Ray Ellison leads the board backing development including other Spanish Colonial style features and lower costs through integrated services.
Ellison praises Breezewood Village display Homes In Bloom in northwest San Antonio. Builders showcase unique designs with modern materials and varied floor plans attracting hundreds of visitors and strong interest in new home ownership.
Ray Ellison Industries outlines new Breezewood Village homes as costs rise and appraisals shift. He notes open floor plans, two car garages, and masonry features at The Gardenia and The Jonquil while warning higher premiums and tighter credit could squeeze smaller builders and buyers. Local schools Northside Independent District serve the area.
Valley-Hi in San Antonio promotes its planned community with Ray Ellison Industries backing. Three independent school districts serve multiple grades as new homes from $10,500 to $25,000 target families with FHA FHA In-Service and VA loan options. Loop 410 access and model homes open daily. Cold War era VA loan details noted with benefits for veterans.
Don Skillman elected as Vice President of the NAHB Executive Officers Council at the 17th Council meeting in Las Vegas. The group, with more than 300 local home builders, aims to grow housing value and use real estate as collateral for investments.
Forest Hills promotes convenient access to Kelly Air Force Base, Lockland, Wilford Hall Hospital and downtown San Antonio within 15 minutes via the expressway. The planned community features AIA designed homes, an Olympic size pool, and close to Northside Independent School District campuses including parochial options. Membership in the community center is available.
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