Housewives on Warpath for Better Homes Campaign
A national Congress on Better Living mobilizes 100 women from across the country to press home builders and designers on livable home design. West Coast Lumber Men’s Association head notes women influence most home purchases and should guide architects and builders. The period-piece item highlights a checklist of women’s demands for new houses.
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Open airy wood divider themes in home design debate
Delegates favor open wooden dividers in patios and living spaces using 1x8 fir or western red cedar. Survey highlights include preferences for one-story or split-level homes, distinctive exterior color, built-in storage, exposed beams, built-ins, and mixed views on painted versus natural wood in siding and interiors.
Mendocino Soil Conservation District Directors Meet
Mendocino County Soil Conservation District directors met last week with present members Thorsen Steinmeyer Gunt Yang Mire Lucille Wilts Clark and Alex Vice. Attendees included conservationists from Ukiah and area officials, with wives of directors and other guests on the program. The agenda and details will be published by Art Folger, vice president of Area II for the California State Association of Soil Conservation Districts. Directors approved basic farm plans for J. R. Stafford Redwood Valley M. C. Barnes Ukiah and Ralph Hibbard Hopland, prepared by Soil Conservation Service technicians for May.
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Gardener's Checklist for Fall Bloom and Color
Hurry to plant chrysanthemum mums for fall bloom. Thin clematis almandi vines to improve shape. Watch for lawn moths and spray now to prevent eggs. Roses in containers are wonderful to shop this month, colors and shapes shown. Many lovely annuals available in flats for summer color.
California Realtors Meet with Congressmen in Washington
California real estate leaders led by Clive Graham of Long Beach meet California congressmen at the CREA congressional banquet in Washington. J Mortimer Clark of San Francisco presided as 1957 CREA president. Discussions covered housing for the elderly, low cost housing in defense areas, money market conditions, building conditions, loan controls, and tax incentives for property owners.
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How You Can Own a New Home booklet offered
The West Coast Lumbermen's Association advises home buyers that a free booklet titled How You Can Own a New Home is available. It aids prospective buyers, especially young couples, and can be obtained by writing to Room PA-24, 1410 S. W. Morrison Street, Portland, Oregon.
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Down payments under 1958 FHA housing bill explained
The article outlines the new FHA down payment rules lowering initial requirements to three percent of the first 13 500 and 15 percent of the next 2 500, plus 30 percent of any balance to reach a 20 000 max mortgage. It provides a worked example with a 17 500 home, shows how to apply through banks, and details how housing expenses are calculated against income.
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Fine Wood Has Subtle Appeal for Women
Reading psychologist suggests women are more responsive to subtle colorings textures and aromas in wood. He says wood provides beauty, texture and variety that enrich daily surroundings. Within homes, carefully grained woods add warmth, softening harsh lines of masonry metal and glass.
Timber Drying Aids Cabinet Making
Dry lumber before use to prevent shrinkage. Store it weeks in the installation room. For best results use Douglas fir West coast hemlock or western red cedar. These woods finish well durable and easy to work with.
Rougher Sawn Siding Extends Paint Life for Homes
For homeowners who avoid frequent paint, rougher sawn siding offers longer protection. It holds paint or stain about twice as long as smooth planed wood, reducing maintenance.
Actress Olivia de Havilland seeks Congress to save citizenship
Representative Francis E. Walter of Pennsylvania says Olivia de Havilland has asked for special legislation to prevent losing U S citizenship. The actress has lived in Paris since 1955 and would lose her naturalized status under current law after more than five years abroad. Walter introduced a bill exempting her from the McCarran Walter Act provision.
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