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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1936
Page
10
The Los Angeles Illustrated Daily News notes a man bought a home in 1887 for $5,000. Interest since then totals $44,000, leaving $5,000 still owed. The piece argues FHA insured mortgages could have funded full ownership by 1907, lamenting the 1934 act's delay.
Pittsburgh real estate men estimate that 26 percent of the 22 million in veterans bonus funds will flow into real estate in some form. The Pittsburgh Press expects the expenditure to revive home building in the Pittsburgh district, with real estate spending second only to funds used to pay old bills.
The Detroit News reports a proposed 15 million dollar mortgage and refinance program in Michigan after FHA mediation and housing clinics. Raymond M. Foley states about half of potential business lies in the Detroit district and big interest focuses on modest homes costing 1500 to 3000 dollars.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports 7 645 448 square feet occupied of 10 621 272 available on May 1, or 71.98 percent. This occupancy level is the strongest in years and not matched since spring 1931. MEN BACK AT WORK Construction gains from the Federal Housing Administration lift about 3 000 Utah men off relief rolls as nearly all move into construction. National Housing Act financed new work totals about 3 750 000 dollars.
The Atlanta Journal reports the hog processing plant expansion in Tifton sparks the largest local project of its kind. 60 new houses have been built with $175 000 spent on homes versus $150 000 remodeling the plant, while Main Street and adjacent suburbs gain a modernized, brisk business district. Plans include new furniture and soft drink plants and a power station.
A Los Angeles News report notes a record in the San Fernando Valley district of California showing a permit for a new home issued each hour of every business day in 1936, based on a district survey of building activity.
The News reports that a residential building permit has been issued for every hour of the business day this year. Since January 1, a total of 807 new homes have been built. The News notes a company that recently developed new residential territory in the district has sold out 31 tracts.
Washington D C rose from sixth to fifth among 123 leading cities in April's estimated building construction costs. New York headed the list with Los Angeles Detroit and Philadelphia following, while Washington reported a total of 2 825 171 dollars securing fifth place.
Boise report notes some ranges in good shape with cattle thriving and sheep improving. Warm dry weather hurt lower ranges while higher ranges stayed favorable. calf losses remain heavy though overall cattle losses near average. Sheep and lamb conditions improved late May but dipped recently.
Mrs. A. M. Jacobsen hosted her contract club at her Wooley apartment on Thursday evening. A midnight supper followed the games in which Mrs. Mabel Craig and Mrs. George Slingerland won the honors. Other attendees included Mrs. Ernest Lehman a guest, Mrs. William L. Hayes, Mrs. Margaret, Mrs. Carl Valentine, and others.
The Reverend Victor Newsman and Mrs Newman with Katharine and Ann arrive Friday from Twin Falls to lead Trinity Episcopal Church in Pocatello replacing E R Allman who moves to Glenns Ferry. Desert Rose Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers meet at Mrs G H Sorenson’s home with biographical sketches and musical numbers. Mem orial service plans for today at the Christian church are announced.
Washington reports a nationwide push for higher quality low cost housing as the architectural profession, led by R. H. Shreve, courts improved design and materials. FHA housing administration emphasizes education and small home design to boost durability value and insurance accuracy.
Mrs Clara J Gardiner left Thursday for Long Beach to visit her son and family and attend the Beverly Mille high school commencement exercises where her grandson Asher Knadle graduates. The Knadie family formerly lived in Poca. She plans to be away about a month.
In a closing meeting the YMCA board approved supporting a lighted softball field project via the Y softball committee. Fred Quinn and others presented plans while A L Jones reviewed eight years of Tribune Learn-to-Swim campaigns and volunteer lifeguards were thanked for two weeks of instruction. New associate board member L J Londo joined, and staff adjustments were discussed by a special personnel committee led by E N Roberts.
Miss Winifred Parr of Charles City Iowa arrives for a family visit with her sister Miss Rena Parr. A graduate nurse from West Suburban hospital Oak Park Illinois she heads next to the national nurses convention in Los Angeles and to visit a sister in Glendale California. She plans to stay in Pocatello until Tuesday June 31.
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