Subdivisions and Home Building Rise in San Antonio 1950
San Antonio expects at least 6000 new homes in 1950 amid optimism from builders and financiers. The West Side bank foresees deposits surpassing 1 million and pledges support for Latin American buyers. Developers plan 12 projects on the George Delavan tract and nearby sites, with notable figures including Caskin Pros, Kinder Bros, Haby Seay, and M. D. Buck Jones involved.
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J. 8. McNeee JR
San Antonio
L. S. Busby
Ramon Galinds
West Side
Jennings
L. A. Pletz
UBLP
West Side State Bank
George Delavan
Tracy Price
Last Shearer Hills
Olmos Basin
Jones-‘Maltsberger
Jess Edwards
Delavan
East Shearer Hills
L. E. Fite
Jefferson Village
Ochse Sees Cheaper Homes in 1950
William Ochse, new president of the San Antonio Home Builders Assn, predicts 1950 will see a surge in homes between the Yeconomy bracket and $10,000. He expects production to approach the million mark again and anticipates increased activity in larger owner-contracted homes rather than speculative builds.
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William Ochse
San Antonio
Karl Abel Place Costing 250000 Feb 1 new restaurant
Completion of Karl Abels new restaurant at 4210 Broadway costing 250000 is expected by Feb 1 per manager Bernard Reisner. The old Mashing tower wrecked by an explosion July 8 is being replaced with a modern sanitary kitchen and grease recovery system. The new cafe will seat 219 with space for 150 cars, no cart service, and public kitchen inspections promised.
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Karl Avel
Broadway
Bernard Reisner
Abel
Reisner
Alton
Ciflip
California
Shoop & Roberts
Forgy Construction Co
Nelstone
Oklahoma Red Trick
Kessner
San Antonio
Earl Abet
Hohenberger Co Sees Optimism for 1950 Real Estate
H. R. Hohenberger of Hohenberger Co. announces $200000 in Tate sales and plans for a stronger 1950 real estate market. He highlights long tenure at the firm in the National Bank of Commerce building and notes major upcoming projects including a $100000 DTG deal amid a string of large constructions. One recent sale involved a parking lot disposal near the Crocket hotel for $31300 with Col. B. R. Chadwick as general and H. C. Tredwell as buyer.
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Nh San Antonio Everstig
Real State Board
Hohenberger
H.R. Hotenberger Co
Na‘lions Bank of Commerce
Xen Estate
Cracket St
Crocket Hotel
Col. BR. Chadwick
H.C. Tredwell
Imperial Sugar Expands Plant in San Antonio
Imperial Sugar of Sugar Land plans a third production shift at the San Antonio refinery, boosting output by 24 hours a day and creating about 150 new jobs. Current staff in training for supervisory roles will take posts when the shift starts. The $4,000,000 refinery aims to handle up to 2,000,600 pounds daily as Texas demand rises with population growth and prosperity.
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San Antonio
Imperial Sugar Co
Sugar Land
Texas
H. Ketchum
Imperial Branes
Imperial
Ketchum
United States
Realtors Plan Biggest Year By Home Ownership Foundation
The San Antonio Real Estate Board outlines a strong 1950 agenda anchored by Mrs. J Agnes Sullivan whose theme questions a foundation for peace through homeownership. P C Naylor Jr becomes president guiding continued education and higher standards, with about 1000 delegates anticipated at the state Realtors convention in May. The association, now 285 members, touts steady demand for good homes as San Antonio attracts new residents.
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Mrs. J.agnes Sullivan
San Antonio Real Estate
San Antonio
Cleve NW. Chadwick
Waller G. Lely Jr
E. J. Waltin
Associa Hon Progress
San Antonio Association
Lumbermen Elect Kirby President of San Antonis Lumber Assn
Kirby Smit, superintendent of sales for Nogatitos Lumber Co., elected president of the San Antonis Lumber Dealers Assn. He vows a solid year for home construction. The group has 30 members including Mike Cassidy of Cassidy Roofing Materials, Was Clesen as vice president, Toy Campbell Jr, Campbell Cibo, and Wate elected secretary.
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Smit Kirby
Nogatitos Lumber Co
San Antonis Umber Dealers Assn
Mike Cassidy
Cassidy Roading Materials Co
Clesen
Toy Campbeth Jr
Campbell Cibo
Wate
Hayes Predicts Big Building Year
Hayes foresees a strong 1950 for residential construction. He cites continued prosperity, rising housing starts, and a potential record volume of new homes amid high labor and material costs. He notes November output was up sharply and mills anticipate large orders driving next spring and summer.
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Von
Hayes
Pacific Northwest
Mer
San Antonio Builders Plan Gala Dinner and Officers
The inaugural banquet by the San Antonio Homebuilders Association will be at the Menter hotel Tuesday evening starting with a 6:30 p.m. cocktail hour and a 7:40 p.m. banquet. Frank Robertson to preside, L. G. Hodges to surrender the gavel to Bin Ochse. Trevy Tarticfs elected vice president and Harald Keller named treasurer.
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Ainner
San Antonio
Chapman Sale Sets $40,000 Record At Summit Place
Courthouse records reveal the sale of the J. O. Chapman lame property at Summit Place to J. M. Caventon Jr. for $40,000. Agent T. F. Viele handled the deal, with details furnished by Stewart.
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J. O. Chapman
Summit Pl
J. M. Caventon Jr
T. F. Viele
Stewart
Copeland Praises Postwar Home Values and Materials Balance
Copeland, manager of General American Life Insurance offices in Milam Ridge, praised postwar housing, noting 1949 buyers see better value than during war years. He warned that when the U S Public housing program begins later this year, demand for materials and labor will push up prices and costs for new homes.
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Harry L. Copeland
General American Lite Insur Ante Co
Milam Kidg
Copeland
U. S
James H Courtney Home Sells for 10000 at Holliday Street
Courthouse records show the James H Courtney residence at 1014 Holliday Street sold to Stanley R Biedrzycki for 10000. G B Weber acted as agent, Guardian furnished the Lille, and the sale details appear in the record. Paint remover guidance follows, advising cleaning with turpentine or mineral spirits before re finishing.
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James H. Courtney
Holliday St
Stanley R. Biedrzycki
G. BR. Weber
Guardian
Lille
Nationalization Fears Rise Over Lumber Regulation
A Commerce Department official warns that federal controls on lumber cutting could threaten supply if a Senate bill by Senator Anderson seeks strict regulation for forestry conservation. Industry leaders fear approval would nationalize the lumber industry, slow production, and raise costs. The measure faces Senate hearings while builders project a strong 1950 for housing despite public housing cost concerns.
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Parsintt
Washington
INS
Commerce Department
America
Sen. Anderson
D-Nm
Secretary of Agriculture
Ersassn
Harold E. Holman
Forest Products Division
W Jere
Anderson
Holman
Senate Agriculive Committee
West Side Needs Homes in San Antonio Slum Areas
Ramon Galindo former president of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce warns San Antonio’s west side faces a great housing shortage. He cites about 3600 homes needed and calls for a financing plan with prices around 2000 to 4000 and small down payments to aid small families living with relatives.
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San Antonio
West Side
Ramon Galindo
Dewer
Mexican Chamber of Commerce
Taoy
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