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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1940
Page
48
Howard Leland Smith of the Federal Housing Administration stresses economical, simple design for $2500 homes. Key points include minimal corners and halls, compact plumbing, landscaping to boost value, and emphasis on durable features over frills to enhance marketability and long term maintenance.
The new residence at 2027 West Mistletoe Avenue Woodlawn Terrace built by Bushy the Builder Inc opens for public inspection today. The builder advertises a pro active owner focused design and quality construction.
Sears manager CW Miller presents the store gold cup to Peter Plymiale head of the Coldspot electric refrigerator department. The cup honors the department with the largest percentage sales gain over last year. Coldspot February sales rose 147.5 percent versus February 1959.
Frederick Van Ryn argues in Redbook that New York bankers and industrial families of 80 years ago avoided excess. He cites Vincent Astor and John Jacob Astor III as examples of restraint, noting Astor wealth from farms and real estate and their social prudence.
A dilapidated roof degrades a house’s curb appeal and can invite leaks and fire risk. The text notes proposals for better roof options and mentions housing administration programs to assist with safer, modern roofing solutions.
The federal home loan bank board reports foreclosures on non fair real estate in 1999 dropped to a 13 year low. Residential construction in cities over 10 000 population valued at 1 044 707 300 in 1939, up one third from 1938, the prior peak after the Depression.
The Hillyer Devitsch Jarratt company, a San Antonio home builder since 1904, is in liquidation and offers homes at about one third off. Bert Fry notes a reconstruction program and says buyers gain proven quality, established neighborhoods, landscaping, and the appeal of newness at sacrifice prices.
Proper drainage should be provided under concrete floors porch slabs and around wall footings and foundation walls. It is suggested by FHA. Remember that plants must be fed. add some fertilizer to your garden shopping list.
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