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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1934

Page

3

Real Estate Board Plans January Meeting in San Antonio

The San Antonio Real Estate Board will hold a January 8 meeting at the Gunter hotel Pan American room to discuss a keynote on making 1334 Banner Year for Real Estate. Speakers include Ladd, File, Rohde, Thorman, and Elmore, with brief talks aimed at boosting local realty business in 1944. Lunch at 12:15, adjournment by 1:45, and prizes to be awarded.

San Anefonio Real-Estate Board Gunter Hotel Charles F. G. Ladd Texas Association of Real Estate Boards L. B. File Alfred W. Rohde B.C. Thorman Wast C. NM. Elmore San Antonio N.S. Dickinson H. G C. Thorman L. E B. Fite C. M. Elmore Ahr San Antao Seal Edate

Housing Plans of U S to Be Aired at Meet

The National Association of Real Estate Boards will discuss federal housing policies at its January 16 to 20 annual meeting in Coral Gables Florida Ed ward A MacDougall chairs the housing committee and will report on policies affecting the real estate business The inventory project now launching in 60 cities and the proposed NRA filed codes for real estate brokerage office building management and homes construction will be featured Public hearings on two codes are planned with H Clifford Bangs and Waverly Taylor leading discussions W C Millen will chair all general sessions and deliver the annual report Other topics include federal legislative changes to the securities act proposed revenue law changes and tort reform efforts.

U. S National Association of Real Estate Boards Coral Gables Fla Edward A MacDougall Bulldine Waverly Taylor Washington, D. C W. C. Millen Washington, D Rex

Institute Works With HOLC on Appraisal Items

HOLC partnership with a real estate board group disclosed via statement. The appraisal process involves a committee of experts from recognized bodies and requires appraisers to have knowledge and at least five years of experience in property valuation within their operating territory.

Institute Holc Webb Jean Bank Hoard Home Owners Law Corporation National Association of Read Esate Philip W. Tewistzerny New Watts Anen Ana Ovemore Lawn Orabie

Future Trend Indicated At Motor Show

New York report on the motor show highlights longer, more powerful engines and radical streamlining. Indications point to up to six cylinder models dominating, with several brands introducing independent front wheel suspension, advanced ventilation, power brakes, and refined aerodynamics.

Robert M. Ross New York Jan.i Auburn Buick Chrysler de Soto Dodge Perrudion Franklin Laloyette Nash Leheld la Balle Birkkibg Plymouth Pontiac Studebaker

Gold Stars For Tenants at Lafayette Apartments

LA, Jan. 6. Mrs. ML Degelman, Lafayette apartments manager, awards a gold star for each year of tenant occupancy. The star is pasted on the white doorway, and guests and workers note some units display up to eight stars, reflecting long residence in the building.

Log Angeles ML Degelman Lafayette

Jordan-Iyers Optimistic On December Car Sales

Jordan-Iyers Motor Company, local Ford dealers, report December sales of 61 new cars, grid trucks and 74 used cars, totaling 125 units. They describe December as the best month in two years with improved pleasure car and commercial unit sales, driven by individuals and buyers not tied to government projects, and express optimism for 1934 as a period of renewed business confidence.

Jordan-Iyers Motor Company Ford James J. Dordat PWA

Agency Puts in New Department at Richlite in San Antonio

The Richlite company, the oldest general insurance agency in San Antonio, organized in 1852, adds a life insurance department and supervisory general agents Geo. C. Richlits to expand services. Johnson Ashby joins to head the life department after 12 years in the life insurance field, including executive work at the home office. Fred Scheibe and P. F. Dieter announce the expanded service and invite inquiries about insurance needs.

Geo. C. Richlits A Vo Old Line Life Insurance Company of America Richlite Company Bad Antonio Oihier Than Life Ifs Insurance Department Geo. C. Elehlils Company Johnson , Ashby Ashby San Antonio Tmne Fred Scheibe PF. Dieter

Touring forecast from Conoco travel bureau chief predicts record 1934 season

W L Lowry of San Antonio based Conoco travel bureau reports a booming 1934 motor vacation outlook aided by improved roads, autos, and extensive free travel information. First nine months of 1938 saw 8.5 million free maps and 186,409 planned trips, with about 750,000 travelers in groups of three or four, aided by Conoco passports and centralized guidance.

Ins Yaar Tetler Lowry Conuco Travel Bureau Conoca Conoco Genoco Travel Bureau Lawry Rec Buvean Denver Canoco Niga Advange Saie Lowry Fats

Spar Varntsi Update Sparks Debate Over Proleel

Fragmentary OCR text discusses spar varie applied to virnithes, with mentions of Hawids and Jelanite. The piece references Well effrets, salt ale, and motatuire, suggesting a general shift in naming or classification for items in a craft or industry. No clear event or outcome established.

Ford V-8 models draw strong sales in January

Sales of the new Ford V-8 models, both commercial and passenger, are reported by Merpel Gilespie, Jocal Ford dealer. January started off well with a robust reception from businesses and individuals. Delivery of pleasure cars included Capt. W. W. Dixon, Capt. G. B. Dvore, Guy G. Fishey, Ed Grote, and others.

Merpel- Gilespie Pruik M. Gillespie Liberty Mills Walden Smith Luling Octant Gas Company Kriloge Bales Company Fwcl the Dibble Company Petty Laboratories, Inc Bhrev Shasta Oil Company Armour and Company

Protection Urged to Fight Decay in Buildings

Washington January reports leaders from the American print varnished lacquer industries urge owners and managers to protect against obsolescence. They cite modernization through painting relaying floors and woodwork as key to maintaining value and earning power, noting decisions affect investment returns.

Washington L. D Charles W. Essmwond Providence BR 1 Cheirman

Valuation Panel Urged for Property Holders

A proposed valuation certificate system aims to urge property owners to obtain formal valuations. An advisory board of real estate traders and material men would oversee its operation with nominal costs.

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Modernizing to Boost U S Business in 1944

Ervesh T. Trige predicts federal driven building modernization and private backing will lift employment and stimulate property improvement in 1944. Credit expansion will enable owners and managers to repaint and repair structures, boosting demand for paint, varnish, and related trades and increasing construction employment.

U. S Washington, D.C J. B Ervesh T. Trige Natonial Palct Trig Goveernment Brades

Texas Cities to Inventory Real Estate Data

Announced by Willard L. Thorp, federal bureau of foreign and domestic commerce will oversee a nationwide real estate inventory. Thirty to sixty cities already chosen, including Austin, Dallas, and Wichita Falls, with cooperating committees formed by member boards to gather occupancy data and recruit enumerators for the survey.

Je Neing CWA Willard L. ‘Horp Divelor Terview Austin Dallas Wichitr Falls

Friedberg Named Store Executive In Local Shop

Paul Friedberg, a longtime presence in Sam Antonin, is named assistant to Will Prox, buyer for Prost brothers, who run one of the citys exclusive ladies ready to wear stores. Friedberg will also be mat as per of Thosts titled Slosr readytoewear.

Gost Paul Friedberg Sam Antonin New Dubies Will Prox Prost Brothers Friedberg Thost

National Chain opens new San Antonio unit on West Houston

D. Ball, road manager for National Clothing Stores, has signed a lease on West Houston Street for a San Antonio branch. The store will offer Indies' and men's clothing on easy payments. National operates similar shops nationwide and plans an early opening, with the date announced in a future Lipaat issue.

San Antonio Ball Nsonal Clothing Stores Houston Street National Orade Ing Tores United States Ball Salt Umut San Attonio Sian Sfan Tha ‘Lipaat

Hickory Smoke Brand Expands Territory and Production

E A MeNett owner of Muck's Puce Hickory strike salt and stice cure outlines a 19% expansion of the distribution area for fresh killed meats. The factory at 4120 South Feesa street employs six to all and produces 60 to 79 cases daily. The product cures beef and pork using pure smoked salt with pepper and sugar for maximum flavor. Whiting from cliffs details a limestone based wilting element from England's chalky deposits used as a base for enamel and setting materials.

E. A. MeNett Muck Me MeWett Mack Feesa Street McNell Texas

Reviving Plants Face Refurbishing Challenge

Washington Jan 6. Film plants resume after idle months and confront repainting and reconditioning of exposed surfaces. A National Paint and Varnish Association review cites metal, wood, and concrete decay risks and urges protective coatings to prevent extensive replacements. proper surfaces reduce eyestrain, accidents, and boost morale.

Washington, D. C

Low cost garden homestead housing plan urged in Chicago

The Rational Association for Better Housing aims to push a low cost garden homestead type built through cooperative effort. J Soule Warterfield announced the drive in Chicago with support from J Auten of Truscon Steel and Ernest J Bohn of Cleveland. The effort seeks Federal Mortgage Discount Bank backing and co operation among housing officials and trade groups to revive the housing industry and modernize communities.

Chicago Inn Rational Association For Better J. Soule Watterfield J. Auten Aasopiation Truscon Steel Company Washington Federal Mortgage Discount Bank Walesfield Marshall” Keig Knapp Brothers Marmufacturing Dis National Association of Housing Officials Ernest J Bohn Cleveland Bohn Amming Mb. Bohn Harold I. Yokes Robut D, Kobo M. J. Wilson John R. Pugard Ilinois Society of Architects

Grigsby Grunow Solvent Dismissal of Bankruptcy Petition

In United States District Court in Chicago the Grigsby Grunow Co. makers of Majestic radios and refrigerators faced bankruptcy petitions. The judge ruled insolvency not shown and dismissed the suit. Majestic will operate under court receivership with Willams and Thomas L. Wtar appointed permanent receivers. A statement from Majestic reports a 2% rise in the first half of the current month vs December 1982 and signals upcoming announcements on new refrigerators and radios and planned advertising efforts.

Alesi Unite States District Court Ochicago Agalnst Grigsby-Gri-now Shall Mas Sestic Whitsms

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