Mexican Farmhouse Style Court Opens East of University
Eight apartments totaling 35000 dollars were completed east of the University of Arizona by Philip A. May. Designed by architect Jos Th Joesler, the units at 1623 27 East Second street include bed room living dinette kitchen bath and closets with two exterior patios and common outdoor spaces. Each unit has central heating cooling insulated roof and colored concrete floors with venetian blinds. Landscaping by Co B Richards.
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University of Arizona
Philip A. May
Catalina Foothills
Jos. Th. Joesler
East Second Street
John W. Joynt
Co. B. Richards
Permits Issued For Six Houses And School Improvements
City building inspector E D Herrera reports approvals in the last five days for six new houses and for renovations at three city schools Dunbar Menlo Park and Davis. Listed projects include brick and adobe homes additions and repairs with totals ranging from 20 to 630 dollars and school alterations at Dunbar Menlo Park and Davis.
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E. D. Herreras
Dunbar
Menlo Park
Davis
H. W. Baker
Mabel Street
Robert Lovett
St. Mary’s Road
Phillip Hoffman
East First
A. Henrissey
North Tyndall Avenue
Lucia Lautrio
South Ninth Avenue
T. H. Blythe
Santa Rita Avenue
Paseo Redondo
Charles Amstein
North Mountain Avenue
Martin Birdman
East Mabel Street
W. R. Kitt
South Fourth Avenue
Lupe Sanchez
el Paso Street
E. J. Sturges
South
Euclid Avenue
M. C. Agayo
Mission Street
Dr. J. B. McQuown
North Campbell Avenue
B. E. Woods
East Helen Street
Bath
Davis School
Milk Train Vet McNamara Retires After 2 Million Miles
Rutland Vermont conductor John J. McNamara retires after logging over two million miles on the milk train route from Rutland to Ogdensburg New York.
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Rutland
U.P
John J. McNamara
Ogdensburg
N. x
Adequate Hot Water Supply For Summer Months
FHA officials urge reliable hot water access in summer when the main heating plant is off. Modern homes can use separate or independent water heaters funded through Title I programs. Direct heaters versus indirect systems are described, with options including automatic and non automatic storage tank models and coil for indirect setups.
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FHA
Federal Housing Administration
Freak Designs Are Poor Investment
Federal Housing administration officials advise buyers to choose architectural styles that fit the surrounding neighborhood. They note most blocks contain Cape Cod cottages and urge simple restrained designs to blend with the community, enhancing stability and permanence.
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Federal Housing Administration
Cape Cod
Funeral Honors for Romero O. Maino Include Self Appraisal
At the San Jose funeral two phonograph records played by Romero O. Maino were heard. One record contained his self appraisal of his shortcomings and the other offered a consoling message to family and friends.
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San Jose
Calif. U.P
Romero O. Maino
Wooded Areas Are Good Park Sites
Officials tell subdividers to convert rough wooded tracts into parks to boost marketability. A well placed park can offset sales resistance of distant lots and raise adjoining property values beyond the park’s cost.
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Federal Housing Administration
Light Paint Coat to Prevent Sticking on Frames
To stop screen frames from sticking during installation a lighter paint coat is advised. Frames in place lack exposure and may not harden fully, so thinning with turpentine or using a spar varnish with minimal coloring can ensure proper drying and coverage.
Visitors to Statue of Liberty Up 66 Percent This Year
Sixty six percent more people visited the Statue of Liberty this year compared with last year, reflecting rising tourist interest. The record highlights increased travel and a stronger season for the landmark attraction.
Good Wiring Is Necessary For Best Of Service
A well planned wiring system protects homeowners from poor appliance performance. Inadequate wiring may be funded under Title I by Federal Housing Administration. Symptoms include slow heating, dim lights under load, and frequent fuse or breaker adjustments.
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Federal Housing Administration
Seek Safety Assurance
Officials from the Federal Housing Administration note a rising shift to home sites in protected areas. The trend aims to avoid hazards from high speed traffic thoroughfares and busy principal streets where collision risk remains high.
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Federal Housing Administration
Little Things Make Home Pleasant
Home decoration tips emphasize affordable touches that transform spaces. Flowers and vases bookshelves lamps mirrors and pictures tie rooms together while fresh arrangements and mirrors expand small spaces and brighten dark areas for a welcoming living area.
Most New Homes Are Room Smaller
The Mortgage Bankers Association reports a shift in new homes from six rooms to five over 15 years across 83 cities. FHA data for 1940 shows nearly half of insured mortgages describe five room houses, excluding bathrooms closets halls and storage from the count.
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Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Lion Hunter Advises Against Thrusting Rifle Barrel
Colusa California reports Charles Ledershaw, a lion hunter, warned against forcing a rifle barrel down a lion’s throat. The lion clamped jaws, crushed the metal, chewed the magazine, and exposed Ledershaw to injury during the encounter.
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Colusa
Calif
Charles Ledershaw
Ledershaw
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