U S Steel Launches Low Cost Prefab Home The Champion
U S Steel announces mass production of the Champion a four room prefab home aimed at families earning 35 to 40 dollars weekly. Housing aid through FHA insures up to 6300 for house and lot. Built on an assembly line in New Albany Indiana by Gunnison Homes with a 350 down payment and about 37 dollars monthly payments including taxes and insurance.
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Northwest Building Drops in Pacific Northwest July
Construction activity across 47 Pacific Northwest cities fell 10 percent from June in total dollar volume while permits rose 6 percent and dwelling permits grew 3 percent. Washington rose 7 percent, Oregon fell 24 percent, Idaho sank 51 percent. total July permits reached 5686, just under 5759 from 1948, with dwelling permits at 1280, down 13 percent. High value construction permits included U S Naval Training Center Longview and multiple schools, a grain elevator in Astoria, and a government office building in Victoria B C among others.
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Chelsea House Construction Details Sought by Inquirer
A reader from St. Cloud Minnesota requests information without obligation about the Chelsea House shown in The Pocatello Post. The inquiry includes name and address for follow up.
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Chelsea House
Pocatello
Recall petition seeks ouster of Malheur judge Irwin Troxell
A recall election petition is filed in Malheur county Oregon to remove Judge Irwin Troxell. Earl Allen signs the petition claiming Troxell acts arbitrarily and vindictively toward county citizens and complaints. The petition requires about 680 valid signatures within 90 days, representing 25 percent of the last Superior court judge vote.
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Board of County Commissioners
Malheur
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Easy Window Washing Tips for Sparkling Panes
Use a sponge a small squeegee and a galvanized pail to wash windows. Fill the pail half full with ammonia and water, apply with the sponge, then wipe with quick squeegee strokes for a sparkling pane with minimal effort.
Prevent Ash Fires Tips From Safe Disposal
Smoldering ashes pose a home fire risk. Keep ashes in fixed steel ash cans with snug fitting covers to prevent fires.
Ideal self feeders for farm livestock
Asbestos cement board proves ratproof and weatherproof making it ideal for constructing cattle feeders poultry feeders and hog feeders.
Weather Outlook for Southeast and Utah Valleys
Southeastern Idaho fair with continued cool nights 30 to 40 and highs 60 to 70. Southwestern Idaho similar conditions with frost in colder valleys and highs 60 to 70. Utah mostly clear with highs 74 to 84 and frost in south and central areas and higher valleys. Station readings list Boise Cheyenne Denver Las Vegas Logan Los Angeles Miami and more with varied min 35 to 63 and max 66 to 94.
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Washington
Logan to Vote on First Woman Mayor in City History
Logan Utah reports Ora J. Lewis a Logan Banking Co chief teller and mother of a local doctor seeks the mayor’s seat in the fall. She notes American women can lead locally and nationally. Three men have announced candidacies: W. S. Jensen candy maker Vern B. Muir grocer and W. W. Owens former Utah extension director.
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Fall Painting Made Simple for Home Owners
Fall painting can be simpler with a pro approach. Rely on a reputable dealer for correct paint type and mixtures and use two galvanized buckets and a wooden paddle for mixing. Choose good brushes and apply two thin coats for an even, protective finish.
The Chelsea Small House Plan Details
The Chelsea offers three bedrooms, a living room, a well arranged kitchen with dining space, seven closets including six feet in each bedroom, coat and linen closets, and ample lighting. Exterior is siding or shingles with asphalt roof, 36 by 28 feet, 1030 square feet, full basement, 20 085 cubic feet. For more information contact the Small House Planning Bureau in St. Cloud Minnesota.
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Furthr
Small House Planning Bureau
St. Cloud
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Corrugated asbestos cement panels brighten interiors
Modern interiors use corrugated asbestos cement sheets by builders to achieve streamlined effects. The material reflects and diffuses light, aiding vision, and is applied in stores and offices as wall panels or on one or two walls for varied decor.
Economical stellers build durable range shelter in hours
A simple durable range shelter can be assembled in a few hours using three sheets of asbestos cement board, chicken wire, and framing lumber. Two asbestos sheets form the roof and the third serves as the floor, which can be scraped or scrubbed regularly. Continuous sun, rain, or snow exposure won’t cause deterioration.
Flexible asbestos board for curved ceilings and roofs
The asbestos cement building board is praised for its flexibility and strength making it suitable for barreled roofs arched ceilings curved walls and other rounded areas.
Heat loss and convection heating notes
Convection heating directs heat into rooms to minimize heat loss through walls. Convector radiators are typically placed beneath window areas to blanket windows and walls and improve fuel economy.
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