An Impressive House of Brick Penny Tells of House Filled With Charm
Penny Hazell describes a brick house with a front porch lined by shelves, a vestibule entry, a large living room with a picture window, a fireplace with glass block accents, a functional dinette, central hall with multiple closets, a bath with built in vanity, two ventilated bedrooms, a compact kitchen, full basement, and potential second floor expansion. Blueprints for Design No. 9 cost 5 dollars from Penny's Small Homes in Chicago, with 10 days delivery.
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Penny
Southeast
Economist
W. 65Th St
Chicago
Penny Hazell
Differences in Mahogany Wood Sources and Figures
Mahogany varies greatly in pattern from plain to highly figured, influenced by the origin of logs. African West Coast, South American, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Upper Amazon woods produce different figures and uses. Veneers mainly come from African sources, while Central American logs provide fine structural wood and some figure.
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Africa
New World
Honduras
Sheraton
Central America
Nicaragua
Mexico
Amazon
Brazil
Feru
Mahogany Finishes and Color Through Historic Craft
The article discusses choosing proper browns for dark woods such as ebony and mahogany, stressing finish quality to enhance natural grain. It notes mahogany’s true color is lighter than common stains and darkens with age, gaining a warm patina that rewards careful workmanship.
Two-day Fair at British Old Peoples Home Planned
Mrs. Thomas Thomson and a committee plan an outdoor two day fair at the British Old Peoples Home in Hollywood Ill. The event runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, sponsored by British groups across Chicago suburbs. Proceeds aid the home housing 85 residents.
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Thomas Thomson
Evans Ave
People’s Home
Hollywood
Chicago
Sectional Furniture Adds Living Room Beauty and Function
A guide highlights sectional bookcases and wall shelves as warm decorative anchors for a living room. It suggests tall lamps to create a reading corner and notes tables of various styles for hosting, entertaining, or TV use. Desks and desk chests offer writing space and storage, completing a versatile setup.
Holbrooks Welcome Daughter Diana Lynn
Mr and Mrs Robert W Holbrook of 1834 E 79th St welcome a daughter born May 29 at Evangelical hospital Diana Lynn weighs seven pounds eleven and a half ounces Diana Lynn's mother is Jean Francis daughter of Mr and Mrs James B Francis of South Bend The baby is the 61st grandchild in both families.
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Robert W. Holrook
Evangelical Hospital
Diana Lynn
Jean Francis, Daugher
James B. Francis
South Bend
Holbrook
Harry W. Holbrook
Morgan St
Advances by Home Loan Bank Climbs in May
In May 1949 the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago reported loans of 2.51 million dollars to Illinois and Wisconsin savings, building and loan associations. The figure, 22 percent below May 1948, reflects continuing shifts in funding away from the bank system as associations rely more on their own savings. A. R. Gardner notes one month does not establish a trend and expects June to better indicate 1949's direction compared with 1948.
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Sap
Activin
A. R. Gardner
Federal Home Loan Bank
Two Southtowners to Attend Kappa Delta Conclave
Principal speakers at the 28th national convention of Kappa Delta sorority in Duluth from June 27 to July 2 are Mrs. Dorothy McCullough Lee mayor of Portland and Dr. Clark Kuebler president of Ripon College. Ripon Wis. Mrs. Lee recently named as one of six outstanding United States women by the Women’s National Press Club. Members of the Southside Alumnae association Mrs. R. W. Seeger and Edith H. Clarke will also attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Delta Sorority
Duluth
Dorothy McCullough Lee
Portland
Clark Kuebler
Ripon College
Ripon
Wis
Lee
Kappa Delta’ Sorority
United States
Women’s’ National Press Club
Kappa Delta
Home Builders Select Arthur Olson First Vice President
Arthur A. Olson of Springfield native South Side resident will be installed as first vice president of the Chicago Metropolitan Home Builders' Association at a 6:30 p.m. dinner at the Sherman Hotel Grant Ballroom. Olson operates Arthur A. Olson Contracting and Real Estate.
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Arthur A. Olson
Springfield
Chicago Metropolitan Home Builders’ Association
Grant
Sherman Hotel
Olson
Arthur A.on
W. List Sr
Lst St. Vneation
Association
Chicago Real Board
Cheago Board of
Eswriters
Beverly Hills-Morgan Real Estate Board
South Side Builders
Cub
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OM Ette
Robert Holbrooks
Scientific Extermination Headquarters
Fedsy
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Fischer’s Tile & Linoleum No
West 69Th ST
Hudson
Pac Aes
Beverly Wood Products CO
Beverly Venetian Blind Mfg. CO
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Chase
Arere
Wood Products Puale
Aberdeen
Room & Factory
Aua Ave
Vincennes
S. Halsted
Nude Park
Zack
Eli Bagolub
Cottage Grove
Arthur Olson
Metropolitan Association
Call Triangle
Terminix Chicago Co
Cottage Grove Ave
G. I. Loans
FHA
Amity Federal Savings
Iamity Federal
Monehanno
San Francisco
Morfat Tunnel
Barr Grounds
Isinois Central
Rock Island
Berisfanherter
Northern
Libria
Agriteltena
Territorial Information Department
Morquene Building
South Dearborn Street
Hlinoiz
Phil Ran
Dole
Commonwealth Edison Company
Akeen Ustom
Tontine Perediye
S. Cottage Grove
F.H.A
Baird & Warner
Coutp
Normal
St. Wentworth Ave
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