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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1935

Page

2

Insurers Approved as Mortgagees Under FHA Mutual Plan

Eighty six insurance companies across states and the District of Columbia, with total resources of 4.499 billion dollars, approved as mortgagees under the Federal Housing Administration mutual mortgage insurance plan and now handling mortgage applications. Listed by state, companies include Liberty National Life Alabama and National Old Line Arkansas, with others in Colorado Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Iowa Indiana Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri and more. The list reflects the spread of approved insurers and the growth of the mutual mortgage insurance program.

Washington, D. C Wetates District of CoyStumble Fgmortgagees Whder SS Housing Administration Stewart McDonald Cerns Alabama Liberty National Life Birmingham Protective Life Insurance Company Limirmingham Southern Life and so-Health Insurance Company Wire Ham Arkansac Urance Company Little Rock Pyra S-Hiid Life Insurance Company Little Occidental Life Insurance Companys Los Angeles Courado Colorado Life Company Delaware Continental Americantate Insurance Company Wilmingtn District_ of District_ of Columbus--Eectrical Workers Benefit association, Wash- Angton Union Co-operative Insurance Association Washington Thinats—Builders Life Insurance Company of Illinois Chicago Stinilena Sbiepln National Qanite Fort F.wayne American Central Life In Fumie Company Indianapolis People's Wife Insurance Company Frankfort the State Life Insurance Company ALL Sections Towa Bankers Life Company Des Moines Central Life Assurance Society Mutual Equitable Life Insurance Company the Homesteaders Life Association Des Moiines Kansas Federal Reserve Life Insurance Company Kansas City Natemal Reserve Life Insurance Com Maryland Baltimore Life Insurance Company Baltimore City Baltimore Home Friendly Insurance Company of Independent Mutual Life Insurance Company Mutual Life Insurance Company of Sun Vite InsurAnce Company of America Massachusetts Boston Mutualife Insurance Company Boston John Hanestk Mutual Life Insurance Company the Massachuses Protective Assocation, Incorporated Worcester Michigan Gleaner Life Insurance Society Detroit Auto-Owners' Insurance Company Lansing Minnesota The Farmers Home Méntral Insuratee Company Megelia Madeira Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company St. Paul Mississippi Lamar Life Insurance Company Jackson Standard ‘Life Insurance Company of the

Distribution of Life Insurance Firms Across Regions

A compiled list enumerates life insurance companies by state and city, detailing numerous firms such as State Insurance Funds in Oklahoma City, Atlas Life in Tulsa, and Security Mutual Life in Binghamton, among others in Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and more, reflecting a broad regional insurance landscape.

Jersey City New York Security Mutual Life Insurance Company Binghamton New York Life Insurance Company North Caroline Imperial Life Insurance Company Asheville Bankers’ Fire Insurance Company Durham Home Security Life Insurance Company North Chattanooga The Volunteer State Life Insurance Company Life and Casualty Insurance Company of Tennessee Nashville National Life and Accident Insurance Company Texas Fibais Fidelity Union Life In Sulifice Company Dallas the Praettorians Southwestern, Life Insuranes Company United Fidelity Insurance Company Daleas Blete Recerve Life Insurance Company Fort Worth Trinity Life Insurance Company Great Southern Life Insurance Company Houston Seaboard Life Insurance Company the Great American Life Insurance Company San Antonio Utan—Beneficial Life Insurance Company Salt Lake City Vermont National Life Insurnce Company Montpellier West Virginia George Washington Ufe Insurance Company Charleston

New optical firm to ope in San Antonio

Calpini Incorporated announces a new optical and photographic establishment to open in San Antonio. The store at 211 East Houston Street in the Gunter Hotel building will feature modern eye examination facilities under Dr J M Briles. Products include microscopes, photo micrographic gear, cameras, and home motion picture equipment.

San Antonio Gerald W. Shhultz Calpin Incorporated G. ‘Texas “Corporation East Houston Street Gunter Hotel Fenston Street G. W. Schultz Herbert R. Behultz 2Trin Chicago Rochester New York 3. M Briles Mllinois Cal- Pini Incorporated

Building Mechanic Shortage Looms In Coming Recovery

A national authority warns of a looming shortage of building mechanics even if the industry rebounds in two to three years. The article notes 1.5 million mechanics would be absorbed in a normal year, but realistically 600,000 may be available. It cites five years of heavy activity as driving workers to leave unions and seek other jobs, while aging and quiescent workers shrink the pool. It suggests shortening vocational training to two years to boost apprentices and ease the shortage, arguing supply and demand will force a comeback despite current constraints.

Dormaley Heights National Authority Rock Hottom

College Welcomes Insured Mortgages for Endowment

Augustana College with a £500000 endowment considers insured mortgages as investments for its endowment fund. C R Goss notes potential 5 percent income from insured mortgages, though current returns sit 2 to 4 percent. The loan board favors purchasing insured mortgages from approved lenders rather than originating loans.

Sioux Augustana College Itentirn Endowment Fund C. R. Goss

FHA Revisions Aid Hotels With Modernization Credit

Washington report outlines new modernization credit limits up to 50000 dollars for hotels and other properties. Private lending institutions approved by the Housing Administration extend the loans for additions alterations repairs or improvements to commercial buildings and hotels. The Housing Administration insures up to 20 percent of the loan and does not fund directly. Details available at FHA offices.

Washington, D. C Federal Housing Administration Housing Administration The

Germ Proof Paint Guards Health On Normandy Liner

The Normandie liner debuts germproof paint applied throughout its surfaces to resist germs and reduce contagion. Tests show smooth painted areas shed bacteria after washing, while absorbent wall coverings retain microbes, prompting public health interest in hotel and building cleanliness.

Washington, D. C Nona Marke Histéry Jing Normandie National Paint, Varnish and Languer Association Dia

Families Pool to Build Pool

Six neighboring families joined to finance and construct a shared children’s pool on their properties. The 12 by 25 foot concrete pool with a four foot brick terrace features a sandbox, benches, awning frame, and a low landscaping plan to allow visibility from homes. A small brick fireplace, playhouse, and coordinated upgrades have transformed backyards into open lawns, reducing street activity and improving neighborhood safety.

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Housing Aid Expands For Susquehanna Flood Victims

Federal housing officials push modernization credit to flood victims in Southwestern New York after the Susquehanna surge caused over 15 million dollars in damage and 41 deaths. Banks may offer up to 50000 for commercial and residential modernization under revised housing act provisions. Local committees and Buffalo officers coordinate assistance as relief streams widen.

New York Federal Housing Administration New ‘York State Susquehanna River Buffalo First National Bank of Binghamton N. Y Pri

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