Building Permits Reflect Extent Of Present Building Program
Building permits totaling 205 660 have been set this year in Sikeston. 91 permits range from 100 to 10 000 and cover various activities from minor repairs to new large structures like the Boyce Farm Equipment Co building. Most projects are modest homes five and six rooms with modern features, concentrated in East Acres Chamber of Commerce addition and East Gladys street.
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Sikeston
A. C. Barrett
Boyce Farm Equipment Co
East Acres
Chamber of Commerce
East Gladys Street
Missouri School of Aeronautics
Sikeston Compress and Warehouse Company
Sikeston Cotton Oil Mill
Southeast Mis
Souri Packing Plant
Air School and Packing Plant
Maggie Lillard
Tanner Street
Paul Rankin
Sikes
M. Pitman
Parkland
Clay Mitchell
M. McVoy
Bertha Rhodes
Sunset
Helen Baker
E. H. Pickett
McCoy and
Tanner
Suggestions for keeping building costs low
FHA announces tips to cut home building costs without sacrificing quality. Lower cost choices include a low pitched roof and rectangular plans, standard wood construction, avoiding decorative chimneys and elaborate exteriors, stock millwork, inexpensive lighting, and a smaller layout. A full basement adds costs. consider eliminating rooms like the dining room to save funds.
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Federal Housing Administration
A Paint Formula for Iron Work
A brief guide explains painting iron work and metal ornaments. For new surfaces apply a full body metal primer, then two coats of paint. If primer is factory applied, only the two top coats are needed. Painting iron work can be part of a house job or done separately.
Hirschberg Residence Occupied on North Park Avenue
The Hirschberg family now occupies a roomy colonial frame home in the 700 block of North Park Avenue. Six comfortable rooms feature hardwood floors and a bath, with insulation and a full basement housing a forced air heating system. An attached north side garage and a front vestibule enhance the homey feel, and a fireplace graces the downstairs living room.
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North Park Avenue
Jean Hirschberg
New Building for Dan McCoy Seed Company
Work began Tuesday on a new building for Dan McCoy Seed Company next to the main plant. The facility will house unique seed cleaning machinery for clover seed including buckhorn plantain seed separation and dodder removal using wetting, sawdust and velvet rolls to separate the seeds and prepare the clover seed for planting.
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Dan McCoy Seed Company
Wood Protection Against Condensation
Builders seek to avoid wood where dampness from moisture condensing on water pipes may occur. If needed pipes can be protected against condensation.
Boyce Equipment building near completion for occupancy
The new brick Boyce Equipment Co building on Highway 60 east of the intersection is expected to be ready for occupancy by the end of next week. Glass for front windows and doors is installed, celotex wall boards and ceiling are in place, overhead doors are installed, and interior partitions and office showing areas are being finished.
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Boyce Equipment Co
Highway 60
Moisture Causes Paint Blisters and Peeling
Moisture under an unbroken paint film forms first a blister then peeling of the paint. Remove all blistered paint, locate and fix the moisture source, dry the surface thoroughly, and then repaint.
Finishing touches for new Rock Cafe
The new Rock Cafe on Highway 61 at Tanner Street nears opening after a week of alterations. Exterior is complete save for minor details while the interior only lacks flooring and fixtures. electrical work continues this week. The project showcases substantial expense and aims to present a striking city and district debut.
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Highway 61
Tanner Street
Warehouse Nears Completion at Sikes ton Plant
About 100 workers, mostly Black, shed roof work on the Sikes ton Compress & Warehouse Co expansion. The 240 by 288 foot building adds storage capacity from 30 000 to 37 500 bales, with 144 skylights and four ply roofing. Season starts mid September.
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Sikeston Compress & Warehouse Co
Mammouth
New Office Building For Sikes ton Gin Company
A new three room office building rises at the Sikes ton Gin Company plant on North street, east of the current office. It will serve as a sample storage and display space, boosting efficiency and employee convenience, with occupancy expected at the start of the cotton season next month.
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Sikeston Gin Company
North Street
Window Grilles Offer Protection and Style Choices
Window grilles are often needed for protection of property but they can be ornamental as well as useful if care in selection is exercised. Many designs now are obtainable, with or without ornamentation.
Bone Building To Be Among Most Mode By
The Bone building on West Malone avenue undergoes reconstruction aiming for completion in two weeks. A concrete floor is poured, 13-inch wet tile walls from Texas rise on west and south, with the east wall from Sid's Tire Shop to be plastered and painted. A 30 foot plate glass front and new tile roof will be added while fire safety features and steel windows are installed. The 60 foot deep lot will be cleared to enhance the site.
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Malone Avenue
Texas
Sid’s Tire Shop
Regular checks of home urged for safety
Regular inspections prevent many household inconveniences. Builders say do not wait for a leak or collapse. Homeowners or trusted workers can spot defects early and apply remedies before serious damage occurs.
Ice melts without overflowing a full glass of water
A glass filled to the rim with water and ice floating above the water line will not spill when the ice melts. The water level remains the same as the ice converts to liquid.
Proposed Outdoor Outlets for Weather Exposure
The guidance recommends special outdoor electrical outlets for porches and other weather exposed areas. Complete units with an attached protective cap are advised to cover the contact area when not in use.
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White’s
Hirschberg
DAN M'Coy Seed Company
BOYCE
C. Clarence Scott
Stallcup
NEW Rock Cafe
Sikeston Gin
Eubanks Lumber CO
O. K
Eubanks
Sikeston, Mo
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