Real Estate Boards Aid in Nationwide Inventory Plan
National real estate boards prepare a census style inventory of existing property across 100 cities under Civil Works Administration direction. The survey aims to quantify residential, business, and public properties along with mortgage data to guide city planning and development decisions. The effort, to be tested by the Census Bureau, targets completion by February 16 with about 10,877 workers, and follows the January 16 20 meetings at Coral Gables Florida.
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Ea National
W Sesse
Civil Works Administration
National Association of Real Estate Board
Ang
National Association
Borig” Wreed
Clr
Worke Administration
Planning Bureau
Engel
Census Bureau
Tha
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Coral Gables
Florida
Oral Gables Real State Board
Miami Realty Board
Miami
American Institute of Real Estate
Comvassal Institute
Chitles, P. Glover
Exhibit Features Plane's Evolution PARIB
Exhibit details the aerial evolution of Frater the exposition, with the Vingele wheels and painting requirements for protection and approval. The display is framed as a complete postwar collection under one roof, emphasizing color choices and preservation needs.
Grunow Dudzges Bold Move Into Electric Refrigeration
Archival note recounts William G. Grunow’s shift from selling 1930s radios to founding an electric refrigeration business. He assembled a new company with 1.25 million in capital, grew plants from one to four, and expanded to radio receivers. The venture, later renamed General Household Utilities, planned more major appliances and employed about 3,000 workers with tens of thousands of dealers nationwide.
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Jowest
Enterpriae
Grunow
Grunow Électric
General Household Utilities Company
Grunow_ corporation
U. S. Radioard Television Corporation
Seling Grunow
Producta
Chicego
Marton
Tidlane
Oll
Siret Radio Venture
Nii
Ute
McGrunow
Busi~ness
Meg Gruno
GruQow
Radio Yemlute
TOW Wytke
Milam Chevrolet Continues Used Car Sale Drive
Milam Chevrolet in downtown Milam extends a pre inventory clearance on remaining used cars. Marcus H. Clark, general manager, says December sales already surpassed forecasts and the week long sale aims to reduce prices further. Clean inventory and holiday demand expected to boost December totals.
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Milam
Milam Chevrolet Company
Marcus H. Clark
Milan
Stork
Clarke
Dale
Bhyink
Ian Tor
Mrvarnhly
Carol Winners Named in Christmas Carol Contest
The contest editor announces prize winners in a Christmas Carol contest conducted by The Eight. First prize goes to Margaret Hidridge of San Antonio for 15.75. second prize to Mia Abergon of San Antonio for 7.50. third prize to Terese B. Kearns of San Antonio for 5. Winners will receive checks by calling the Light business office at Fifth and Broadway. Several entries were disqualified for inaccuracy and misspelling, as accuracy mattered more than elaboration.
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Etiior
FIRAT
Clargaret Hidridge
San Antonio
AoBergon
Lamar Street
Mivs Terese B. Kearns
Madison, Street
Nowy
al Uie-businese
Office of the Light
Fifth
Broadway
Realty Expert Kniskern Appointed HOLC Advisor
Philip W. Kniskern of New York is named by the Home Loan Bank board as consulting supervising appraiser for the Home Owner’s Loan Corporation nationwide. A former chair of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, he heads an analytical advisory service and authored a 1933 work on mortgage practices and real estate valuation.
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Holc U.S
Philip W. Kniskern
New York
American Institute of Real Estate
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Home Loan Bark Board
Kniskern
American Institute of Real Estate Appraisrts
Ps Sociation of
Wetween Mortegage
Finance Service Expands San Antonio Sales Staff in 1984
Texas Realty and Finance Service reports strong early 1984 activity and plans to expand its San Antonio sales force. Hugo Greve, sales manager, is building a larger team including W. C. Simpson to head real estate. Olive Finney leads rental brokerage. Hal F.R. Graham and A. W. Hite oversee divisions. A. C. Maxwell seeks a $150,000 manufacturing facility in San Antonio. William F. Schmidt notes 32 years in city business and praises firm growth.
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Finance Service
Roy R. Haas
Texas Realty and Finance Service
Buginesk
Hugo Greve
San Antonio
W. Csimpeon
Olive Finney
Hal FR. Graham
Businese
San. Absonto
A. W. Hite
A.C. Maxwell
William IF. Schmidt
Paler
Truck Sale A Day For Past Ten Days
Ray mond R. Russell, president of Russell Woodward Molar Co, reports steady truck sales over ten days. Deliveries lag but expect improvement. secretary-treasurer notes strong current month with better appetite for models and improving road business despite slow deliveries.
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Raymond R. Russell
Russell-Woodward Molar Company
Jaeps Bord Deniers
Annie Ax
Hidtell
Ssecretary Tremsurer
Auto show previews promise longer, more powerful cars
Detroit reports on New York Auto Show previews noting longer wheelbases, higher horsepower, and new features to lower retail prices. GM research promises consumer insight influencing comfort, design, and equipment. Expect chromed trim, enhanced luggage space, and refreshed interiors across models aimed at broad price ranges.
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G. M
Fay
Eaely
Finn Ié
Durs- Wilty O
Bately
Lhe Micelle
Mantama
Real Estate Board Elects 1934 Officers in San Antonio
Wuillkm Eifler was elected president of the San Antonio Real Estate Board at a directors meeting. R W Patton becomes vice president L E Fite secretary P E Gragg treasurer. New directors and holdovers named for 1934 with terms and committee nominations. Next meeting set for January second Tuesday for members to attend.
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Wuillkm Eifler
San Antonio Saga and
Trusb Company
San Antonio
Eifler
R. W. Patton
L. E Fite
P. E. Gragg
Mr. Eifler
Alfred W. Rohde
H.C. Thorman
J. B. Etheridge
Chas. F.C. Ladd
G. c. Hagelstein
T. H. Flannery
A. E. Dickinson
R . Hohenberger
Ghas
F C. Cadd
William F. Sciata
Joe 8
Bheldod
W. C. Watson
Mr. Ite
G. O. Hagelstein
A. W. Rohde
T. H.llannery
T. A
Farm Outlook Up in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports an optimistic farm outlook in Pennsylvania with prices steady on the upgrade. The department of agriculture notes October price levels at 96, and the purchasing power of the farmer’s dollar at 83 cents, signaling improving conditions despite not yet reaching pre war levels.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Uncle Sam Looks To Repairs Initiative Explained
Washington plan details federal guidance to aid distressed homeowners through reconditioning. Officials from the Homeowners' Loan Corporation urge careful property assessment before loans. Exterior painting gutters roofing plumbing are listed as prioritized repairs, with branch managers given discretion on work scope.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Governsny
Fine Branches
Ud Security
Mom Dienes
Bao Corporaton
Eer Nily Bnelinde
Nul Uind
Orsinger Explains New Axleflex Suspension
Ward Orsinger of Orsinger Motor describes the Hudson Axleflex suspension. The system uses an articulated front axle with a parallelogram to allow independent vertical motion, preserving Hudson spring suspension and adding road shock absorption. It reduces unsprung weight and front end bounce for smoother rides and less tire wear.
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Ward Orsinger
Orsinger Motor Company
Aglion
Hudson
Hohenberger Real Estate Deals Climbed This Year
Hohenberger company recently closed eight real estate deals including homes, a semi business property, a farm and an orchard in the valley. Deals listed cover 1403 Rayton avenue a six room home at 220 Allensworth steel a modern rown home and more with farm land in Atascosa and a 180 foot business frontage on Fredericksburg road. H R Hohenberger notes a record year with plans for more deals as dollars purchase less value and urges investors to divest into first class real estate.
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H. R. Hohenberger Company
Rayton Avenue
Wid
L. Reveley
Allensworth Steel
Chis. Weinberger
W. Mulbeery
Micaéin G. de Chapa
Fredericksburg
D.D. Gray
San Pedro Avente
R. L. White
Fredericksburg Road
Avia Chittini
Atascosa Densty
Foreet
Pharr
Texas
Wm. D. Love
H. R. Hohenberger
Hilty-Soul
Majestic Radio Gains Shipments Despite Market Conditions
Mizell, Majestic radios and refrigerators general sales manager, released figures showing current month sales comparisons to December 1932 and 1961. He noted radio shipments for the first half of the month reached a level 1 percent above December 1932 and matched December 1931 figures, with thousands of sets on order and expected stronger results for December. He also reported a continued rise in Majestic product shipments in recent months.
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Majestic Radio
John 7
Mizell
Minoeger
Majestic
Diwell
Chicago Sees 46 Billion Housing Need Driving Recovery
In Chicago on December 18 a survey shows a need for 46 billion dollars in new homes, apartments, and tenements to sustain broad recovery. Expert Dahlberg notes the sheer size may be unmet, but a substantial allocation could uplift the building industry, with about three billion dollars payroll in 1925. The need spans three income groups, each about one third of families, with the upper third alone needing around 11 billion for new housing to compensate for deprivations in earlier years.
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Chicago
Austhesa
Devlces B
Dahlverg
Celplex Company
Dahlberg
Herpel-Gillespie Report on Ford Models Sales Surge
Herpel-Gillespie notes strong demand for the new Ford models shown December 8. After limited deliveries on first display weekend, two cars sold per day in subsequent selling days, signaling a sharp upturn and satisfactory deliveries planned at prices around 900. Several standard types are in stock for delivery before Christmas, with more slated for the new year.
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Herpel-Gillespie
Loyuishyess ix
F. M. Gillesple
Bnettiess
Realty God Examines Hole Work
Real estate boards in San Antonio study Home Owners' Loan Corporation operations. The district office plans to handle rising appraisal requests as it coordinates widespread, complex procedures and staff, while owners must cooperate with mortgage consent, tax receipts, and title fixes to secure loans and bond exchanges.
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Real Estate Board
Bexar County
Marshall Tipton
Texas
W. Jamizon
Liberty Bonds
Moma Owners’ Loan Corporation
Honda
Ad Moe
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Comyear
General Motors Corporation
Uncle Sam
Orsinger
Homenberger
Finis
U.S
Capes
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Elmore
Raa
Sual
Music Fle
Tipton
Riske Delelled Wnd
Oymer
Legay York
Trentaw
Terro
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