Insurance firm reports record assets and gains in 1936
Dovlits R. Eby of the O. Sam Cummings agency announces in a December 31 1936 statement that the Kansas City Life Insurance Company shows total assets of 100 530 285 44 a 18 958 158 38 gain for 1936 and a 44 179 192 62 gain since 1929. The firm notes 1938 as its greatest year, with in force business up 55 and surplus rising while office staff at East Pecan Street near San Antonio elect new officers. Investments and Federal Savings details are cited as part of a broader shift toward safety and affordable mortgage terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovlits R. Eby
San Antonio
O. Sam Cummings
Kansas City Iife Insurance Company
Added Lean Association
Frank A. Winorich
E. V. DePew
Fred F. Doyle
G. A. Pagenstedhtz
Nat Goldsmith
Save Investment
Insurance of Share Ac
Industry ready for builders demands in 1937 housing boom
Industry leaders say demand for electrified homes will shape 1937 living at Tower West for America. George W. Marsan of Kelvynator Corp notes industry readiness to supply equipment for architects builders and contractors as housing science advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower West
America
George W. Marsan
Kelyinator Corporation
Mason
Valley Headed For Big Year In 1937 Construction Boom
Rio Grande valley eyes a strong 1937 with a surge in residential and industrial building. Builders deferment last year to cut tax load is followed by renewed activity as flood control works and Willacy county water district plans move forward. Major deep water developments also forecast in Brownsville with a new wharf and warehouse.
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Rio Grande Valley
Willacy County
RFC
PWA
Villey
Brownsvile & New
Paint Preserves Porch Floor Steps in Old House
Porches and decks need a paint coat to protect wood from rain and drying cracks. A fresh coating makes outdoor surfaces easier to clean and keeps dirt from tracking inside, reducing wear on children's clothes and home upkeep.
Valley Building Boom Expands Across Lower Rio Grande
The Lower Rio Grande valley experiences a surge of construction as 1838 boom days resume. Harlingen sees tobacco and cotton mill plants rise near Farr Park, plus a large canning plant nearing completion and a major packing plant planned on Rangerville road. McAllen leads in permits among small cities with new processing plants and homes, while Willacy and Willacy County News relocate. Mission and Rio Grande City expand with factories and housing. Brownsville and Port Isabel add port facilities.
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Rio Grande Valley
Harlingen
Farr Park
Mie Aranzes Comprens
Pybelity Products Corporation
Southern Cotton Ol Company
Harlingen Qauing Company, Inc
Monroe Street
Into Packing Company
Meak
Rangerville
Tirst
Harison Streets
Ely
Jackson Street
Raymondville
Willacy County News
Willany
Mcallen
United States
Massion
Westacy
Mercedes
Stokeley Brothers and Company
Mercudes
Cudaby Packing Company
Yort
Phary
San Tan
Hidato County
Mission
Oif
Upper Valley
Rio Grande City
Brett County
Ededuch
Jarac Tuttre
Ban Benito
Port Tsubel
Brownsville
Port Tsebel
Institute Expands Education Program With Five New Units
The American Savings and Loan Institute announces five new chartered units this fall, expanding thrift and home financing education. Indiana hosts four chapters spanning Anderson Muncie Evansville Lake County and the Washington Vineyards study club, while a Connecticut chapter opens in Meriden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Savings and Loan Institute
Indiana
Lake County
Washington Vinecunes
Connecticut
Unnie
Merien
Construction Big Factor in Building and Loan Increase
The San Antonio Building and Loan Association reported that several home mortgages insured by the federal Housing Administration on December 1 were secured by existing construction. In San Antonio area refinancing, 194 loans totaling 401804 were insured at an average 2636. The association’s insured portfolio shows 414 advances totaling 1454089 insured. Since January 1 1938 savings and loan groups have seen a 205 percent rise in FHA mortgage insurance participation. By December 1 1836, 1046 associations reported 23 hat mortgages insured totaling 96705116, with 62 percent refinancing existing loans to ease homeowner payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Leen Essociation
George E. Palmer
Joan Association
Hae
Wuilding
Joan
Federal Housing Adminstration
Znidtelt
Attic Game Room Idea Sparks Family Fun
An attic can become a playful space for all ages with wallboard partitions blue walls and white painted wainscoting to evoke a deck. Deck chairs serve as furniture as imagination and simple materials create a coast inspired retreat for adults and children.
Drainage Project Underway in San Benito Area
Work to improve San Benito drainage began this week with widening and deepening of the east side drainage ditch. A second ditch 44 is planned along the railroad tracks from the city limits toward Mead Man's Curve, to be built at an estimated cost that part obscured by the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Benito
Mead Man’s Curve
Catacron County Drainege District No. 3
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Hives
ELAM
Cart
O. Bam Cummings Agtncy
Texas
Charles Cart
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Federal Savings and Loan As Association
Federal Savings and Loan Insk- Anice Corporation
Carr
Federal
Herbert J. Hayes
Coner Wheto
Associat
Federal Savings and Loa Insurance Corporation
Protec
Savings and Loan Associations
Charles Wi
Firat Federal
Tiyan Neylor
Alamo National Bank
Member
Aderal Depot Insurance Cornpmation
Highlands
Schley Avenue
Highland Boulevard
Lumber
Federal Savings & Loan
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Fiber Ar Bea
Jas W. Cart
Travis Tirk
Southwest
Texan
San Antonio Building & Loan Assn. 1
McAllister, Pres
Petrich-Saur Lumber Company
Austin
Lamar and
Cheshut Streets
Luch
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