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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1935
Page
8
A guide to applying stucco as an over coating on masonry and frame houses. It covers basing, roughness, lath types, and proper wall expansion, plus weathering considerations and financing through a Federal Housing Administration modernization loan.
In Cleveland Ohio a mother Olga Wheaton 29 and her children Edward 6 Edith 3 and John 1 died in a two family dwelling fire. Marion Wheaton 39 WPA worker survived severely burned after being rescued by Patrolman Lace Floyd. Six others escaped unhurt as flames trapped the family on the second floor.
Southeastern real estate dealers see stronger activity in 1935 with new construction and higher demand for residential properties. Atlanta reports triple home building in the first nine months, while Savannah and Augusta areas note better sales and rents rising five to ten percent. Foreclosures ease. farm lands remain cheap with good season prospects.
Georgia motorists cannot purchase 1936 license plates until 1936. The Atlanta Automobile Club urged members to buy early to avoid the rush, but Revenue Commissioner Paul Doyal and the law department denied the request. First tag sales occur January 2 after New Year’s Day closure. 1936 plates will be blue with orange numbers and no index letter.
A blaze started in the lower part of a dwelling with an overheated stove suspected as a possible ignition. Firefighters battled the flames to prevent spread as investigators worked to determine a definite cause.
At the Palva river docks Terry Willett clashes with Hilder and Allaire West shoots Hilder. George Fox from the American embassy informs Allaire that Willett has sailed for an important mission. In custody, Willett faces a police hearing as Allaire contemplates pursuing him while he departs aboard a steamer bound for a crucial assignment.
A high school football clash featured a 47 yard run for a touchdown by King and a late rally by the Tribe. Dan Royal anchored the Braves defense with a key placement kick, but Glynn Academy held on for a 19–14 victory as the Terrors denied a late Glynn goal line stand. Jimmy Jones starred for the losing Indians with standout moments throughout the battle.
Builders, under Mr. Prince Jinright, are remodeling Watt's Corner with stucco pilasters and reworked tops to create a notably changed appearance. Levy's of the city will occupy the completed structure. Real estate activity continues with home sales and farm land trading noted amid ongoing painting and repairs. The theatre on South Broad street near Varnedoe's site will begin soon, promising an attractive playhouse. The Howard Thompson home on Moultrie road nears completion for ownership by Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, with Christmas time fixups still possible to shelter workers and Santa visits.
Pittsburgh-James Thunell missed a traffic court hearing when his son arrived at his wife's hospital bedside. He sent a $2.50 check to the court with an explanation, and the Dormont burgess advised putting the money in the baby's bank as he returned the check.
Glynn Nne powers a fierce battle with Robert Blount passing to A M Sandifer the all assoc fullback while Coleman and Jones shine as ends. Albany’s Dan Roval and Neal Allen also excel at tackle and end as first downs tilt 10 to 7 in a hard fought contest.
Readers receive practical advice on wallpaper cleaning using a baking soda paste, floor crack filling with sawdust and glue, and door sticking fixes. Additional guidance covers cricket control with pyrethrum powder, dormer water seep fixes with flashing and caulk, rusting door hinges, floor insulation for heating savings, tile base preparation, and locating leaks in a vapor vacuum heating system.
Washington bank executives Stress FHA acts as insurer for lenders not a direct lender. A Riggs National Bank letter to Stewart McDonald notes public misunderstanding of the National Housing Act and FHA operations, emphasizing the government does not loan taxpayers money.
Describes placing insulating pads at all joint points to reduce sound. Steps include floating floors with pads and furring strips, deadening under ceiling laths, and staggering studs to prevent direct wall connections with woven material between stud backs.
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