Home Building and Renovation Gain Across United States
February reports show surges in new residential construction and renovations nationwide. Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicate 9.89 million dollars in new homes and 12.95 million in additions and repairs, with varied regional gains and notable city totals except Washington and Cleveland.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Federal Housing Administration
Kelley Housing
United States
Mountain States
New England
East South Central
South Attantic
Middle Atlantic
Pacific
East North Central
West North Central
Washington
Cleveland
Houston
Oakland
Augusta
Memphis
Denver
Portland
Birmingham
Mountain
South Atlantic
Old Henhouse Granary Used in Creating Home
Chicago architect reverses fate of outbuildings transforming a barn granary henhouse and shed into a modern country home and guest cottage. The granary becomes a guest cottage the henhouse a living room and bed area with fireplace while the barn forms living spaces with new kitchen and porch. Electric systems provide lighting cooking and refrigeration as pink Lollyhocks frame the soft gray timber exterior.
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Chicago
Federal Housing Administration
Bird Lime and Cement highlights asbestos shingles in San Antonio
San Antonio property owners are told about Bird Lime and Cement company line of roofing products led by M Bird who promotes asbestos shingles as a time proven choice. The firm offers a full roofing service from contractor estimates to complete installations and other high quality building materials.
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Bird and Son
Bird Lime and Cement Company
West Martin Street
San Antonio
America
M.bird
Bird
Bird Neponser
George Washington
Republic
Colonies
Bird Lime
Ctent Company
Apple Plant Hosts Dance Pavilion in Cold Storage
A New England style apple plant doubles as a dance pavilion during hot summers. The cold storage area kept at 63 degrees invites visitors from distant areas who gather nightly for dancing amid insulated walls and controlled air. The article notes tung oil and tung tree products as historical mentions.
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New
Car loadings rise with housing program gains across railroads
Washington reports a surge in railroad carloadings for building materials and equipment as seven months of better housing progress influence industrial profits. Railroads such as Reading, Central of New Jersey, and Louisville and Nashville show double digit gains in late 1934, with widespread increases in paints, gypsum, roofing, refrigeration, and other building materials industries.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Housing Administration
Reading Railroad
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Boston and Maine Railroad
Union Pacific Lines
Florida East Coast Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
America
Allons Paint
United States
American Asphalt Roof Corporation
Minneapolis
Ontario
Faper
Frigidaire, Corporation
Carrier Corporation
Liberalized rules for mutual mortgage plan announced
Washington March 23 Federal Housing Administrator James A Moffett announced liberalized rules for the Mutual Mortgage Insurance program under the national housing act. Changes include eligibility for mortgagees with capital of 250000 or more after individual approval, insurance effective upon construction completion, and revised mortgage and note forms. The revamp also adjusts prepayment, insurance allocation, and payment order priorities to favor timely settlements and rebuilding after damage.
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Washington, P
James A. Moffett
Federal Housing Administration
Relief Board Men Accused in Columbus Grand Jury Probe
Franklin County grand jury found evidence a relief administration employee committed a crime amid charges of politics mixed with relief in Ohio. No indictment issued due to lack of cooperation from federal relief officials. Prosecutor Donald J. Hoskins criticized federal officials after an affidavit by John A. Lee admitting $3151 collected from five relief-supply firms. Ler is missing, and Sunday Light ads run before noon Saturday.
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Columbus
Onin
Relief Administration
Franklin County Grand Jury
Ohio
Donald J. Hoskins
John A. Lee
Ler
Investment in painting as home protection and value
Washington March 23. Ernest T. Trigg, president of the National Paint Vanish and Lacquer association, says painting is the soundest investment to beautify and protect homes. He notes fathers and decorators render a service second to none for homeowners.
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Washington, D. C
Ernest’ T. Trigg
National Paint, Vanish and Lacquer Association
Trigg Heves
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Tylg
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San Pedro Ayr Near
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Hexar County
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Better Housing Committee
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