Interior Redevelopment at Peoples Store in Sikeston
The Peoples Store in Sikeston unveils a fully remodeled interior after weeks of extensive repairs and redecorating. Under Rice-Suxury Goods Co supervision, John Strippenger led the remodeling with modern lighting, new tables, wall cabinets, floor covering, and a beige color scheme. Nathan Yoffie owns and manages the store with assistance from Mrs. Yoffie Lucille Todt and Carlyle Yeakey.
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Peoples Store
Sikeston
John Strippenger
Rice-Suxury Goods Company of
St. Louis
Yoffie
Lucille Todt
Carlyle Yeakey
Sid Williams House Nearing Completion
Near completion on East Kathleen avenue, the new residence of Mr and Mrs Sid Williams. The modern home promises comfort with many conveniences. Mr Williams works at the Sikeston factory of the International Shoe Company.
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East Kathleen Avenue
Sid Williams
Williams
Sikeston
International Shoe Company
New Simpson Residence Nearing Completion on Vernon Ave
Mr and Mrs Charles Simpson plan to take possession mid next month of their attractive new residence on Vernon avenue. The white frame house has five rooms and bath with modern conveniences and comforts. A full basement houses the heating apparatus and a recreation room.
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Charles Simpson
Vernon Avenue
Vernon Avenue Homes Under Way For Two Sisters
Construction is well under way on two adjoining Vernon avenue houses to be occupied by sisters Mrs. Lowell Greer and Mrs. Lynn Smith and their families. Each five room home will include bath and modern conveniences. Wood frame structures with differing designs, both expected to be completed in about two months.
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Vernon Avenue
Lowell Greer
Lynn Smith
Progress Seen in New Hahs Building
The Hahs Machine Works is expanding to a new 60 by 150 foot building on the south Y of Highway 61. It will house an office store room showroom parts department and workshop with roof in place this week. Move planned by year’s start with no halt in operations, says owner J Otto Hahs.
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Hahs
Highway 61
Prosperity Street
J. Otto Hahs
Kroger to Open New Store on Malone Avenue
Kroger announces a new supermarket on Malone avenue will open by September 15. The building owned by T A Slack is under his supervision and construction began early summer. E F Mouser will manage the store, taking the place of the existing Kroger nearby, with one night move by nearby employees.
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Kroger
Malone Avenue
T. A. Slack
Missouri
E. F. Mouser
Mouser
Grover Heath Family Occupy New Home
Mr and Mrs Grover Heath and their children have moved into a new Ruth Street residence described as comfortable and modern Five rooms and bath with built in fixtures and furnishings.
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Grover Heath
Ruth Street
Clyde Mathews Buys Miner Switch Store
Clyde Mathews former manager of the A. & P. Food Store has purchased the Roland Malcolm store on Highway 60 at Miner Switch. He and his family moved into the rear apartment and will operate the store. Franklin Moore bought the Matthews home on Maplewood Drive.
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Clyde Matthews
Roland Malcolm
Highway 60
Miner Switch
Mr. Matthews
Franklin Moore
Matthews
Maplewood Drive
Preston Alley Home Nearing Completion
A new frame house in the 800 block on Vernon is nearing completion. The Preston Alley home for Mr. and Mrs. Alley contains five rooms and a bath and is described as modern throughout.
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Preston Alley
Mrs. Preston Alley
Vernon Avenue
Simplicity in House Design Saves Money and Space
The article argues that simple exterior design yields livability and construction economy. It contrasts two houses with the same plan but different exteriors, warning against costly window styles, gables, and ornate features. Simpler forms reduce costs, improve aesthetics, and increase wall space on the second floor.
Reach New High for Small Home Building
Federal Housing Administration reports July saw a peak in small home construction under FHA insurance with about 5,500 new homes started weekly, largely in defense areas. Since January, roughly 125,000 small homes have begun under the program, with 85 percent in national defense zones and low-cost price ranges. During July, 22,836 mortgage insurance applications totaling $110.7 million were filed for new homes.
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Washington, D. C
Abner H. Ferguson
FHA
Ferguson
Mort
Modern Ocean Liner Uses Vast Cotton Canvas Stock
The ship relies on about 15 000 square yards of cot ton canvas for deck coverings awnings lifeboats equipment flue covers and hatch coverings reflecting extensive use of canvas in multiple ship systems.
Planning and zoning shape value of residential areas
The Federal Housing Administration notes that land and surrounding features determine residential value. Planning adapts land to economic and social factors through zoning and covenants, guiding both high priced and modest neighborhoods. Previously unplanned areas became monotonous, but FHA aids modern, value preserving small-home districts.
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Federal Housing Administration
Repairs Assure Step Safety
In planning home repairs the homeowner should always think of safety as well as appearance. Rickety front and back steps, a frequent cause of injury, may be easily and economically replaced.
Remodeling could convert old homes into multiple living units
Remodeling may cut blight and raise market value while restoring livability. Large 30 year old houses can be converted to two, three, or four family units. Defense expansion and other factors drive demand for more dwelling units via conversion.
Study Home Sites Before You Build
FHA officials urge prospective builders to assess all location factors before choosing a site. Decide between central residential districts or suburban areas based on family needs, commuting time, and leisure. Evaluate services, zoning protections, social life, welfare, health, and overall economic well being of the neighborhood.
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FHA
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