Prefab Home Makers Rally in 1958 Production Boost
The sixth annual House & Home survey shows prefabricated home production rose 7 percent to 67,000 units in 1958 from 62,700 in 1957, but still only 7.5 percent of 890,000 new single family homes. National Homes led the surge with 23,500 units, up 6,500 from 1957, aided by lower prices and new sales channels.
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House & Home
Business Magazine
National
Nations
Fed
National Mortgage Assn
FHA
VA Mort
Dustry
Mortgage Insurance Aid Sears The Westport Prefab Homes Era
An analysis of 1958 housing trends notes prefab builders adopting land development help, mortgage financing, and model homes to attract buyers. National and Inland Homes push shell or finished models, FHA-backed finance, and dealer support to boost sales in Chicago and expanding markets.
Old Homes Show Growing Appeal Among New Buyers
The piece notes a rising interest in historic houses among families and highlights key structural checks. It covers floors, walls, and joists for warping, tile surfaces reducing renovations, door and window alignment, and plumbing flow indicating pipe corrosion. It also mentions a breezeway, garage entry, and a modern fireplace shaping living room layout.
Storage Is Theme Of Home Unit In Lorain County
Lorain area Homemakers discuss kitchen and storage in the home at a meeting led by Mrs. Marcia Peniston. The American Cancer Society notes record FHA mortgage insurance claims, with Walter Frey named chair of the April Cancer Crusade and planning for 1959 events.
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Westport
FHA
Ue Wien
Joseph Frazer
Lorain
Crippled Children
May Durkee
Transportation Committee
Ameri l
Cubage
Can Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
North Ridge Rd
Payton
Coontz
Carlton Sayers
Lorain County Society For Arhe
Lagrange
Marcia Peniston
Lorain County
Rubin
Hotel Carter
Cleveland
Key Crusade
State Society
Se Earche Totale
Ceramic Tile Market Expands Across Ohio and Lorain County
Lorain County projects a 539754 market potential for ceramic floor and wall tile in 1959 per Tile Council of America president John C. Sparks. Ohio sales potential reaches 21759259 with seven major Tile Council companies producing about one third of U S tile. Production up 450 percent since World War II due to construction and wider tile use in homes and buildings with diverse colors shapes and designs.
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Lorain County
John C. Sparks
Tile Council of America
Tile Council
Ohio
Cambridge Tile Manufacturing Co
Cincinnati
Carlyle Tile Co
Ironton
Mosaic Tile Co
Zanesville
Sparta Ceramic Co
East Sparta
Summitville Tiles Inc
Summitville
Universal Potteries Inc
Cambridge
United States Ceramic Tile Co
Canton
Sparks
Honor Court Set Wednesday By Troop 399
Vermilion on the Lake scouts will hold a court of honor for Boy Scout Troop 399 at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lakeview. Pleaantaeee Cabanl.
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Vermilion-On-The-Lake
Lakeview
Pleaantaeee Cabanl
Turnpike Toll Tales Told at Wakeman Kiwanis
Fred Fries chairs the Wakeman Kiwanis program inviting parents and the public. Fletcher delivered a guest talk with a brief history of the Ohio Turnpike and its operations. Lector Glen King and Adelbert Sovan among speakers described tolls and services amid humorous wartime anecdotes.
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Isuhladye
Fred Fries Wakeman
Forrest E
Fletcher
Wakeman Kiwanis Club
Don Hastler
Fries
Adelbert Sovan
Ohio Turnpike
Colter Strick
Glen King
Oberlin
Mt. Jers
Zion Baptist Church
Missionary Unit Meets At LaGrange
The LaGrange Ladies Evening Missionary group met at Mrs. Phyllis Giesel home with president Mrs. Rose Mahl opening in prayer. Prayers for missionaries and upcoming church meetings were given by several members. A letter from Missionary Beth Odor thanked the group for Christmas box and Africa visits. Refreshments were served to 13 ladies. A missionary speaker is planned for February 12 at 7 20 pm at Mrs. Rose Mahl home.
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Jean Jackson
Irene Wilson
Maxion Carpenter
Jean Krieg
Rose Mahl
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LaGrange Lumber Railroad
St. GL
Huron
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Sinclair Products
Peer Rd
Homelite
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Real Lumber Co
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