Less Activity in New Building In Sikeston
Building slowdowns blamed on material shortages and tighter supplies curb Sikeston construction. Activity remains higher than many towns but far below prior feverish pace. permits issued include W. A. Reed four room dwelling on Greer avenue, Mrs. Essie Baker four room dwelling with bath and basement in Parkland, J. C. Sanders tile duplex and garage in J. F. Cox addition, and O. K. Eubanks four room house with bath in Frisco addition.
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Sikeston
Missouri
W. A. Reed
Greer Avenue
Essie Baker
Parkland
J. C. Sanders
J. F. Cox
Simpsons Take Possession Of New Vernon Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs Charles Simpson moved into their new Vernon avenue residence this week. The white frame five room house includes a bath and modern conveniences with a full basement for heating equipment and a recreation room.
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Charles Simpson
Vernon Avenue
New Rent House Rising in Frisco Addition
A small frame bungalow is under construction for rental use in the 600 block on Dorothy Street by O. K. Eubanks of Eubanks Lumber Company. The site sits on cleared cotton field, described as a cabin in the cotton, aimed at easing Sikeston's housing shortage.
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Dorothy Street
O. K Eubanks
Eubanks Lumber Company
Sikeston
Midwest
Federal Housing Administration
New Douthat Residence Under Construction
Construction is well under way on the new residence of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Douthat on College avenue in East Acres addition. Modern and convenient in eo.
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Richard Douthat
College Avenue
East Acres
Respectful note praises house appeal in neighborhood
A brief statement claims the house will be one of the most attractive in the neighborhood, expressing expectation of high curb appeal and desirability among residents and buyers.
Bedroom Planning Principles for Convenience
A set of guidelines for efficient bedroom layout emphasizes economy of space and wall capacity by proper door and window placement. It notes keeping dresser and closet nearby for easy use, ensuring space to make the bed from both sides, and avoiding window openings directly over the bed head.
Repairs Aiding Home Protection and Hazards
Regular inspections prevent health hazards and costly damage and should be followed by prompt remedies. Owners or skilled workers can identify defects unseen by occupants. Six Chillicothe Business College students have taken Civil Service posts with the Tennessee Valley Authority at 1440 dollars annually after recent exams.
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Chillicothe Business College
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chillicothe
Decatur couple visits kin as guest stays with mother
Paul Higgins of Decatur Indiana spent Thursday night here with his wife who is the guest of her mother Mrs Hester Caraway for several weeks.
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Paul Higgins
Decatur
Inl
Hester Caraway
Window Location Affects Cozy Home Layout Planning
The text advises placing a few large windows in living and dining rooms to maximize furniture space and reduce carpentry openings. Kitchen windows should over the sink for a view, bedrooms require cross ventilation, attic windows are often unnecessary but louvres aid circulation, and high bedroom windows allow low furniture against walls.
Standard Units Provide Savings For Small Home Kitchens
In a small home space is tight so standardized prefabricated kitchen equipment saves money and speeds construction. Homeowners can choose wall and base cabinets, under sink cabinets, and a range all built to fit the streamlined layout. Units come in standard sizes plus many models and colors, enabling personal taste.
Type of Small Home Changed
The shift in home design driven by FHA standards and modern techniques has transformed the American small house. Windows and insulation reduce heat loss, space is minimized for privacy and efficiency, garages face front, services move forward, living areas are rearward, porches shift to sides and back, and flexible rooms support living dining combos with kitchens large enough for a dinette, promoting outdoor living.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
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Zoneshha Insurance
Maryland Casualty Company
Baltimore
F.H. A. Loans
Sikeston, MO
Allard & Matthews Insurance Agency
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Shrecradee
Philco
Tom
Philco 380X
Consolf Radio
the Lair Company
East Center Street
Sherwin-Williams
Ms Swpp
Sikeston Paint & Wallpaper Co. ‘Young Building
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