Growing family size signals smaller homes ahead
Demographic trends cited by Nor man Strunk of the Society of Residential Appraisers link shrinking family size to rising demand for compact housing. Census data show 78 percent of households have four or fewer people, with 35 percent two or fewer and 18 percent four. In 1930 the average was four. in 1949 it fell to 3.4 as war era marriages declined and single households grew.
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Norman Strunk
Society of Residential Appraisers
United States
Canada
Hawaii
Strunk
Family Formation and Strain on City Services Rise
The text notes a future wave of families as marriageable age grows in the 1950s due to a low birth rate during earlier years. Non farm households increase from 80 to 83 percent, stretching schools utilities and services. Expect tax-load rise as locals need expanded facilities. elementary schools near full by 1957 and secondary schools crowded later. water and sewer plants at capacity likely require expansion.
Safety poster contest opens
Sixth seventh and eighth graders in Joliet and Will County schools are invited to join a poster contest as a preliminary to the Operation Safety panel. The event aims to promote safety awareness among students across public and parochial schools.
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Joliet
Will County
Dis
Safety posters to promote May 3 discussions
Thomas H. Perryman announced a May 3 forum on safety at 7 30 p m in the American Legion hall 214 N Ottawa Street Posters will be displayed before the day with the three best prizes of 5 3 and 2 dollars awarded to top designs
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American Legion Hall
Ottawa Street
Posters Due From Joliet Y M C A Members
Posters must be submitted to John Hardeback at the Joliet Y M C A before April 15.
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John Hardeback
Joliet Y. M. C. A
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