S A Savings Quarterly Sees Happy 57 Amid Economic Tides
The San Antonio Savings & Loan BSEN quarterly letter foresees 1957 as shaped by expansion and restraint. It notes 1956 was a record year despite elections and strikes, driven by strong demand for funds and high interest rates, with limited effects from politics. It predicts growth from business investment, market expansion, skilled personnel, and new products, alongside government programs and defense spending, while cautioning that money scarcity and higher prices may curb consumer income gains.
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Colors Gain in U S Baths
Washington reports a surge of color in American bathrooms led by coral pink fixtures. White fixtures fell from 83 percent of shipments in 1953 to 69 percent in 1956 while colored options rose. coral jumped from 5.6 to 12.7 percent, with gray and yellow also increasing.
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Hugh L. Morris
Washington
U. S
30,000 Strong Homebuilders Plan Chicago Convention
U S Homebuilders plan the thirteenth annual convention in Chicago with about 30,000 delegates from Texas and San Antonio joining the event. Special cars will depart from San Antonio and other Texas cities as discussions cover hundreds of topics vital to the building industry. Delegates will study Chicago meetings and bring back ideas for upcoming projects and fall parade plans.
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Clarence Thorne
Sunset Hills Homes by Johnson Show Two New Models
Builder E. S. Johnson will reveal two 3 bedroom Sunset Hills models on Sunday priced at $13,800 and $14,950. The homes feature Philippine mahogany finishes, formal dining rooms, a den, attached carport or garage, and 7,000 BTU forced air heating. Upgraded kitchens include Westinghouse appliances and built ins with marble tile baths and walk in closet in the master suite.
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Winerich New Home Near Broadway Freeway Route
A new Winerich residence is slated for Feb 1 completion with easy access from Broadway or Alamo. The project clears houses along the Broadway to Government Hill corridor to align with the rural highway system freeing space for the freeway route.
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Garden Village Homes Sell Rapidly
Garden Village Homes move quickly with features like indestructible floors, AmWeld metal doors, dream kitchens, and McNeil mill cabinets. Homes include attached garages or carports, central heating, universal storage, terraced shelves, and full utilities.
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Flood Insurance Proposal Aims At Homeowners
Morris Washington reports that within six months the U.S. government plans to offer homeowners flood insurance. The government would subsidize up to 40 cents per dollar of the premium, covering flood losses with no profit or admin costs. Congress authorized this program due to heavy flood losses in the northeast and Pacific coast regions.
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Schools Thrive as New York Public Build Costs Jump
The Architectural Forum predicts a 56 percent rise in public school building expenditures by 1966. Current annual construction outlays of 2.5 billion dollars are expected to climb to 3.2 billion dollars by 1966, marking a significant expansion in New York school infrastructure.
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Rocky Motel Changes Hands in Kerrville
Morris Morgan Kerrville and A Hoyt Tyler buy Rocky Motel here, including a large two story house, a Groom house and several apartments. J L Hancock to manage. In Kerrville Everett R Hutchinson of Houston buys Humpty Dumpty Children's Apparel Shop from Mrs Harvey Webster who plans to join daughter Mrs Fred L Hanneman at Peggy Ann Dance Studio.
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Houston
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San Antonio Realtors to Host Inaugural Stars Tom Collins Dinner
The San Antonio Real Estate board hosts a 46th inaugural dinner at the Menger Hotel Friday evening with 366 active Realtors, 677 salespeople, and 118 affiliates. Edwin A. Kramer will become president succeeding George A. French. Tom Collins will be guest speaker, delivering humor on topics like This One's on Me and Successful Worry.
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Grady Stebbins
Eva Rosen
Carolyn Graham
Tom Collins
Kerrville Hotel Enlargement Plans Revealed
Kerrville hotel expansion aims to add 8000 square feet of dining space and roofed glassed patios at Villa Camille, 15 miles west of Hunt in Kerr County. Officials say the project will raise space for 350 more patrons and boost investment to about 200000 dollars. Lois Ellsworth heads Villa Camille Inc and Morgan serves as Villa president while the project proceeds.
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