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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1936
Page
2
The essay traces the porch from a vital architectural feature to a symbol of gentility and neighbor watching, then to a casualty of early traffic and dust, finally returning to private leisure as modern life shifts indoors and toward privacy. It notes porch rockers, American origins, and evolving social habits across settlement, horse era, and the automobile age.
The guide advises homeowners using FHA funds to choose shingles by period of service. Edge grained vertical shingles resist cupping and weather, with 16 to 18 inch lengths and five to two inch thick butt stacks, ensuring lasting insulation and reduced fire risk.
Summer cottages gain attention as warm weather nears with affordable interior coverings that brighten rooms and reflect heat. The piece also notes improvements like porch and garden fronts under FHA modernization credits and offers practical Q n A on enamel, refrigeration, fireplace doors, linoleum over worn floors, ceiling light placement, and floor bells.
Atlanta, June 6. Chairman W. E. Wilburn of the state highway department announced contracts would be mailed today on about $430,000 of projects with bids received yesterday. Low bidders are expected to receive the awards for these odds and ends on state financed road work in nine counties.
Jacksonville Florida June 6 unofficial returns from 1,318 precincts show a tight race in the Democratic gubernatorial contest as 14 candidates compete. W. Raleigh Petteway of Tampa leads with 50 981 votes. Fred P. Stone 46 374 and William C Hodges 45 944 trail for the runoff spot. The runoff is set for June 23 to face Republican E F Callaway of Lakeland in November.
Stockbridge Massachusetts June 6 followers of the Oxford group movement prepared for the final weekend of testimonials and discussions after Robert W Hudgens regional director said he sought God's guidance on patronage problems. About 1500 attended the open air meeting as Dr Frank N Buchman the founder outlined a New York Met Opera House meeting and a return to first century Christianity. Carl Vrooman former agriculture official urged the group as a remedy to selfish national interests.
In a Sally League game Columbus beat Savannah 6 to 4 as a bottle thrown in the melee injured Umpire Burnett, fracturing his right mastoid bone, and bruised Umpire Hammond. Savannah’s Bob Lamotte was ejected earlier, followed by Lunak and Levy.
Athens June 6 UP A committee of the board of regents awarded contracts totaling 221 825 for three new University of Georgia buildings. A girls dormitory and a boys dormitory each house 100 persons and a state agricultural extension service structure. Contracts went to J K Davis Athens 96 860 C O Smith Hazlehurst 44 917 and Potter and Shackelford Atlanta 80 048.
The largest project, 7.02 miles of paving in Gordon county, was bid at 138,319.02 dollars by Claussen Lawrence Construction of Augusta. Whitley Construction was initially the low bidder at 138,757.78 dollars, but Claussen’s bid was corrected after a recheck.
The Federal Housing Administration outlines a $1200 house plan with two bedrooms a bath a living area a flexible kitchen on a concrete slab no basement and ample insulation. It notes lot costs from $300 to $600 and enables a 20 year mortgage for buyers earning about $900 annually.
Augusta Georgia June 6 Police have in custody an aged man identified as Luther McCormick, indicted for manslaughter over 40 years ago. He gave another name at arrest but an eyewitness is expected for trial. The case concerns the death of Joe Blackstone.
The article emphasizes paint and millwork as the most visible elements in a new house. It warns against skimping on coats, sanding, or millwork quality, and urges clear contracts on materials, joinery, and finishes. It suggests prioritizing quality, with expandable features like built-in shelves as budget allows.
A fatal assault occurred in front of a historic Georgia saloon where a brick was used as the weapon. Police investigated the scene as neighbors watched a moment of tense silence. No suspects were named in available text.
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