FHA Begins Eighth Year of Housing Drive for Defense Workers
The Federal Housing Administration marks its eighth year boosting housing for defense industry workers. Since 1934 the FHA has insured mortgages totaling 3.1 billion dollars for about 725,000 families and financed over 3 million Title I improvements. In the past year 195,000 small homes started under FHA inspection, the strongest 12 month total yet, with 85 percent in defense regions.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Housing Administration
Army of Defense
Abner H. Ferguson
Roosevelt
Ferguson
FHA
National Defense
WHA
New England
Midwest
Practical shifts in modern house design favor compact rooms
The drive for usefulness with economy pushes today's houses toward compact plans and easier maintenance. Homes now emphasize dual purpose rooms and streamlined layouts to improve housekeeping efficiency and overall practicality.
Freezing Preserves Fruits and Vegetables Closest to Fresh
Freezing fruits and vegetables keeps them closer to fresh quality than any other preservation method. The process retains flavor, nutrients, and texture, making frozen produce a practical option for year round use.
Modern Kitchen Design Emphasizes Convenience and Layout
The article outlines a present-day compact kitchen focused on year round efficiency and summer comfort. Key points include air flow from fans and vents, the sink as the central work axis, placement under multiple windows, and abundant wall and base cabinets to store dishes and utensils.
Realism urged in zoning and land taxation for urban rehab
The article argues for more realism in zoning ordinances and land taxes to aid rehabilitation of blighted urban districts. It notes business and multi story zones are often far larger than actual or potential use, discouraging garden type apartment improvements in low density areas.
Douglas fir rated top US grown wood by many authorities
Many authorities rate the Douglas fir as the most important wood grown in the United States.
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The
United States
Low cost homes aim for privacy in limited space
FHA officials note livability hinges on room size, layout, and comfortable equipment while warning beginners to study design basics. Comparisons show house B costs more than A due to extra wall length, and house C adds corners boosting price. Emphasis on eliminating waste space and dual purpose rooms. Texas tops states with 15,737 service stations.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Judge Ernest Gantt Becomes Missouri Chief Justice En Banc
Judge Ernest E. Gantt of Mexico succeeds Judge C A Leedy Jr of Kansas City as Chief Justice of Missouri's Supreme Court en banc. Each of the seven justices serves as Chief for 17 months and five days, sharing the title in rotation.
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Ernest §. Gantt
Mexico
C. A. Leedy Jr
Kansas City
Missouri
Supreme Court
Scott County Land Transfers Summary
A series of transfers recorded in Scott County includes Flora Schultz selling to Marion Stanfield, Sikeston parcels ranging from lots to blocks, with prices from 1 to 1100 dollars. other transfers include Roger Bailey to Thomas C McClure, Cc C. Scott to H. O. Sexton, and multiple exchanges in Sikeston and Chaffee with amounts listed. Several parcels in East Acres and Lightner additions change hands among local residents and firms.
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Flora Schultz
Marion Stanfield
Chaffee
Roger Bailey
Thomas C. McClure
Sikeston
Cc. C. Scott
H. O. Sexton
Chamber of Commerce
Floyd Dillinger
R. A. McCord
Richard Douthat
East Acres
Wm. Wagner
Nathan Cohen
R. E. Reed
David Holder
Lightner
Imo
E. M. Brashears
Edgar Leech
W. M. Ditch
W. E. Ditch
Dohogne 4Th
Fornfelt
Charlie Alexander
McCord
J. H. Banks
Hazel Weltecke
Tanner Addition
Adilda McCord
Budded roses planted with bud insertion below surface
Garden guidance notes that budding roses should be set so the point where the bud was inserted sits one to two inches below the soil surface to ensure proper rooting and growth. This instruction emphasizes careful depth to promote strong, healthy blooms.
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Allard & Matthews Insurance Agency
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Lao
E. 8S. Gantt
F.H.A
Insurance Agency
Scott County
Sikeston, Mo
N. E. Fuchs
Mgr
City Electric
ST. Scott ST
Williams Paints
Sherwin-Williams
SWP
Me ProducTs and
Ome
Sacio
Ames
Sikeston Paint & Wallpaper Company
Max Reed
Orville Lumsden Young Building
Center Street
Sherwin-Williams Paints
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