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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1949

Page

7

U S Steel to Mass Produce Champion Pre-Fab Homes

U S Steel announces mass production of a low-cost Champion pre-fab home for families earning 35 to 40 dollars weekly. The four room house, with two bedrooms, built-in linen closet, streamlined kitchen, and utility room with automatic hot water heater, will be produced on an assembly line in New Albany at one unit every 20 minutes and marketed by Gunnison Homes Inc. with FHA mortgage insurance up to 6300 dollars for house and lot. Purchases require 350 dollars down and about 37 dollars a month including insurance and taxes, with lot and landscaping included.

New Albany Ind U.S. Steel Corporation Federal Housing Administration Gunnison Homes, Inc U. S

Chelsea House plan features and construction details

Inquiry from NAME in ADDRESS requesting information with no obligation about the Chelsea House shown in The Pocatello Post. The message seeks details on plan features and type of construction.

Chelsea House Pocatello

Recall Drive Targets Malheur County Judge Irwin Troxell

A recall petition seeks to oust Malheur County Judge Irwin Troxell. Filed at the county clerk’s office in Vale, it cites arbitrary and vindictive conduct toward county citizens and their complaints. Signatures by about 680 qualified voters within 90 days would trigger a recall election as Troxell sits on the board that cut road crew salaries amid a related union strike.

Vale Ore Malheur Irwin Troxell Earl Allen Troxell Malheur County

Easy Window Washing Tips for Sparkling Panes

A simple method uses a sponge a small squeegee and a galvanized pail. Fill the pail half full with a ammonia and water solution. Apply the liquid to a pane with the sponge and wipe it off with quick strokes of the squeegee.

Prevent Ash Fires Notice Warns on Ash Disposal

A public notice advises safe ashes disposal to prevent home fires. It recommends using organized steel ash cans with snug fitting covers and fireproof construction.

Ideal asbestos feeders for cattle poultry and hogs

Asbestos cement board is touted as a ratproof and weatherproof material ideal for building feeders for cattle poultry and hogs. The material offers durability and resistance to the elements, appealing to farmers seeking long lasting, low maintenance enclosures.

Utah Woman Seeks Logan Mayoral Race First for City

Logan Utah reports Ora J Lewis chief teller at Logan Cache Valley Banking Co wife of a local optometrist and mother of a doctor launches a campaign to become the citys first woman mayor in the fall election. She cites leadership and policy discussion as reasons while three men have already announced candidacies.

Logan Utah Ora J. Lewis Logan Cache Valley Banking Co Lewis Utah Business and _ Professional Women Utah Department American Legion Auxiliary W. S. Jensen Vern B. Muir W. W. Owens Utah State Extension Service

Northwest Building Shows Drop in Pacific Northwest Permits

July dollar volume of construction in 47 Pacific Northwest cities fell 10 percent from June while total permits rose 6 percent and dwelling permits up 3 percent. Washington up 7 percent, British Columbia 6 percent, Oregon down 24 percent, Idaho 51 percent. Total July permits 5686, just 1 percent below 5759 in 1948. dwelling permits 1280, down 13 percent from 1464. High value permits issued include Centralia quake repairs 14000, U S Naval Training Center Longview 289819, Yakima Hoover school addition 140000, Astoria grain elevator 20000, Eugene two grade schools 190000, Portland multiple projects 1,050,500 etc.

Builders Pg Northwest Pacific Northwest Statistical Department of Equitable Savings and Loan Association Washington British Columbia Oregon Idaho Centralia Wash Longview U. S. Naval Training Center Yakima Hoover Astoria Ore Eugene Medford Portland Church Salem Springfield Caldwell Pocatello Victoria B. C

Fall Painting Can Be Made Simple Task

Home owners planning a fall paint job should hire a pro approach for an attractive protective result. Choose the correct paint type for wood concrete metal or stucco and rely on a reputable dealer for proper mixtures. Use two galvanized buckets and a wooden paddle to mix. Choose good brushes to ensure smooth paint distribution and avoid cheap bristles. Take time applying two thin coats rather than one thick coat.

The Chelsea Small House Plan Details and Specs

The Chelsea is a compact three bedroom house with a spacious living room and kitchen that seats a dining area. It offers seven closets including six foot closet space in each bedroom, coat and linen closets, a full basement, 1030 square feet of floor area, and simple exterior lines with siding or shingles. For more information contact the Small House Planning Bureau in St. Cloud Minnesota.

Chelsea Small House Planning Bureau St. Cloud Minn

Modern Interiors Use Corrugated Cement Sheets For Effect

Modern and home builders use corrugated asbestos cement sheets inside stores and offices. The material provides light reflecting and diffusing properties and is used for wall panelling or on one or two walls to vary the decorative effect.

Flexible Asbestos Board Use in Curved Building Areas

The article highlights asbestos cement building board for flexible curved roofs arches ceilings and walls citing its strength and adaptability for rounded structures.

Small heat loss and convection heating notes

Directing heat into rooms reduces heat loss through walls. Convector radiators are usually placed beneath windows to blanket the area and boost fuel economy.

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