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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1934
Page
6
A federal housing bulletin explains who may apply for modernization loans to improve properties and how terms work. It covers eligible applicants, required income and credit, signatures, interest limits, repayment methods, and the note’s flexibility and prepayment options.
The article discusses National Housing Act financing through the FHA to modernize interiors with built-in furniture up to 2000 dollars. It highlights sunk bookcases, electric fireplaces, all built-in rooms, and space saving ideas like bunk beds, wall desks, and integrated storage for small quarters. It notes built-ins as practical time and space savers in contemporary homes.
Beginning Monday November 26 property owners will receive notices urging cooperation with the Federal Home Improvement Program. Local officials and civic leaders invite citizens to grant five minutes for interviews as volunteers outline repair or modernization steps for homes in Winchester and surrounding areas.
Arthur Fields lead Modernization Campaign highlights National Housing Act financing for home repairs. Loans range from 100 to 2000 dollars with three year terms and monthly payments as low as 10 dollars. Banks nationwide back the plan, promising cost savings by preventing larger future repairs.
The article explains that an efficient kitchen uses separate surfaces for raw food preparation and serving. It condemns the general utility table as cluttered and notes the serving table near the dining room door aids serving and clearing. It also warns about insufficient paint coats causing spotting and gloss loss due to oil absorption.
Twin pieces are happily used in the dining room with flip top tables or consoles on either side of a door or window. Corner cupboards are now shown extensively in shops and add to the convenience and beauty of the dining area.
Radiator enclosures greatly enhance a room's appearance and comfort. They also shield decorations from heat air, preserving style while preventing heat damage.
Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce says the push for permanent home improvements may widen to furnishings and appliances beyond building materials. He notes Title I of the National Housing Act prompts homeowners to assess needs, estimate costs, and budget purchases across retail lines, benefiting many local businesses.
Dennis Chavez, defeated Democrat, may contest the New Mexico election of Senator Bronson Cutting after an official count of 1 400 ballots. Observers predict a rift between the Seems administration and its progressive supporters over the administration’s opposition to the senator.
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