Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 44, Number 288, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1946 — Page 11

DEC. 7.

Blinder Way For Leu More New Homes

if To lew Soon is and other irity for the enteen addi,n Place were J.M B e to be conft’ay and will of homes on munity Paw them bound- ! the developinstances the >w homes are td*r than the first project empleted. led that the ? to present it larger and taracter than ?ct and aome (Replaces. contempUtod we seventeen id the strocne ahead in had it not to secure the water mains, is again be|Ki. r and is now being |K > new homes ||B| - ■ development 1K5.... ~ < ■•*» of Slot K„. a harmony S>i .u • are-. They ■Msuir a i barrel er to th* rei eutly com |K:> W rtuaiau Company Fort Wayne. of plans to il! tinna! structures iO i.e !!•*»•» to those De ■fcr*b> have inquired ■r »Jia,3- -s and ability '■ . :ig in Decatur ■■ta' *a ». h to live and |Hr Mr Worthman said. m Choose Lol IwlOnce Theirs BK&dJSiHI ■ttRTP SCHMITT Hubert P Schmitt, owners of the land BP *>w Stratton Place, ar|Bbr the deeding back to Platted as 60 and <1 tbs (arm to John W B ®*!!. Inc, tor the ere* Hbdivision. ■jb it“ Just west of their H*** i! ‘be intersection ot a '-' Lhnberkxit Traii ‘proximately two acres comprised the front " ■ s, ' l >mitt homestead. The »n excellent view nd countryside and eted by tite Schmitt’s b<-ir future home. el Waler In Hones in Stratton Place Is a Red Jacket Water "• of course, is inhe Purchase ot the ' another indication »n Stratton Place M only being auto’ratsd but each with •oftenlng system, nee of adequate watlacillties Is appreci- •• realized that Der*n<es in hardness <’*•■>» — among the entire United States, f water is used as a by manufacturI out new coaps and < equipment :k * Water Softener, and Klenk and lem - Is rated as No. e ‘ It has been espefit the needs ot the 5P 1 bardnew of Doand »uc- “** this water to Tbs adequate brine

CrealorOf Stratton Place Is Native Son Worthman, Noted Builder, Reared In Adams County John It Worthman. creator of Stratton Place and a native of Adams County. Is well known throughout thia entire section of the state as one of the most able «*■ SW - ' 1 1 flarwa • 'XL j/ w? ■ and successful home builders and subdivision developers in the field Ho is president of John R. Worthman. Inc., which organisation recently celebrated Ils 22nd anniversary. He built hto first home in 1»24 and for the past quarter of a century has enjoyed an extraordinary measure of public confidence and good will because of the high character of his subdivision projects and the quality of every Worthman built home. Combines Judgment and Skill Into Stratton Place he has put the judgment and skill acquired In 22 years of experience, taking a special pride in giving to Decatur ita first Improved modern subdivision with the protective features found only In high class residential sections. He has more than a professional interest in the success of Stratton Place for he is a native of Adams County and for many years resided on a farm near the Adams-Wells County line. On two different occasions while a young man he was employed in a Decatur factory. He has a local pride in contributing to the building and growth of Deca tar—a contribution that promises to be most noteworthy in the continued progress of the city. Many Notable Projects Worthman-built homes are the pride of many of Fort Wayne’s fine subdivisions Currently he is building homes In Fort Wayne in the additions of Indian Village. North Highlands and Harvester View. He has also recently acquired 100 acres to be developed in the Southwood Park area of Fort Wayne. In Fort Wayne he is also known aa a most active civic leader of the community, serving at the present time as president of the Fort Wayne Civic Association and aa an active participant in many other groups such as the YMCA and Salvation Army. He is also a member of the Chamber ot Commerce and other civic organisations. He Is past president of tho Fort Wayne Board of Realtors and of the Lions Club. He is a member of the National and State Real Estate Boards and of the National Home Builders. He organised the Fort Wayne Chap, ter of the National Home Builders and served as its first president. In Fort Wayne he sponsor* the publication ot the Perfect Home Magasine. His personal and business integrity and bis ability have won for him the confidence of the community. Mrs. Worthman Also Nstlve Mrs. Worthman, who Is secretary treasurer of the Worthman Company, likewise hails from Adams County. Formerly Alice Yaney, she was born on a farm just east of Geneva, near the Gene Stratton Porter Limberloot area, and has always been. a great admirer and reader of the famous nature writer. She is serving at the present time as president of the Allen County Federation of Women's Clubs. At school age. she moved with her parents to a farm in Kirkland Township where she attended grade and high school and where she resided until «he was married. tank holds 100 lbs. ot salt, sufficient for from three to four regenerations ot the softener, which is done at the flick ot a switch. The Rad Jecket is particularly noted for its trouble-free operation and jta remarkable ease of handling and care. _

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? PEASEWAY HOMES I CONSTRUCTION Peaaeway homes are exceptionally well engineered structurally consisting of full room-size section panels (no exposed joints) making them stronger than the average conventional home. SECTIONS joined together as a mortise and tenon joint—no panel strips required. STUDDING are 2 x is spaced 16" on center, nailed and glued to both sides of studding for interior and exterior, eliminating plaster with its added weight and moisture hj the use of plywood which is permanent and practically nun-shrinkable, gives an ideal finished room wall with a minimum of decorating and upkeep. A'l wall panels are spray painted at the factory. SIDING. Waterproof paper on exterior over which is placed regular kiln dried RED CEDAR lap-siding or "shadow lap’’ double course of stained wood shingles. WINDOWS are delivered completely assembled with glass, mechanical sash balances, weather strips, full length screens, and are rot treated. SUB-FLOORS of plywood covered with waterproofed paper. FINISHED FLOORS 1" pre-finished "plank effect’’ oak flooring nailed with concealed screw-type nails to eliminate "squeaky floors.’’ LINOLEUM FLOORS, inlaid in kitchen-dinette and bath. WALL DECORATIONS are paint or paper in kitchen and bathbalance of rooms are papered. PLYWOOD ROOF SHEETING over 2x6 rafters 16" on center. liOoi’lNG atandard aspimlFshinglea'l laid over Ifelt paper. INSULATION 2" blanket type between ceiling joist. Kimsul or equal. . DOORS EXTERIOR—P/<" white pine with combination storm and screen doors. DOORS INTERIOR—IV white pine one-panel. INTERIOR TRlM—Molded and mitered white pine Tox-l-Sealed, to preserve and moistureproof. STAIRS to second story—White pine with oak treads; to basement, plank with housed treads. KITCHEN, BATH, CABINETS Mostly while enameled steel with 66" double bowl-sink with swing spout, dish spray, rubberized basket and work top and back of linoleum. Bath medicine cabinet of seamless steel with plate glass mirror. Bath toilet accessories polished chrome on brass. ir- DESIGN Conventional appearance both inside and out, which unlike most prefabricated homes. Designs of the Cape Cod Colonial offering a variety of one and onehalf story of exteriors using dormers, porches, and breezeways, vestibules, stoops and garages. With a variety of roof colors, shutter panels, entrances, and with turning and reversing plans, a wide range of architectural effects arc produced.

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Stratton Place HOME HIGHLIGHTS NOTE—Stratton Place includes Both Conventional built and Peaseway Homes.

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_ HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION ALL HOUSES are of one and one-half story Cape Cod Colonial and related designs, large choice of varied effects with garages attached, porches, breezeways, vestibules, porches, stoops, dormers, exterior embellishments, materials and colors. WELL PLANNED with 2 bedrooms and hath on first floor plus one large semi-finished room on second floor. Spacious living room and fully completed kitchen-dinette and full sized basements well planned for recreation rooms. AUTOMATIC GAS HEATED (costs of fuel estimate $65.00 per season) .. . Automatic water heaters ... large double tank water softeners (50,000 grain red jacket) . . . Cedar siding or double thick shadow lap wood shingles. FULLY DECORATED, papered or painted. Full window screens and combination storm doors. Rooms cross-ventilated. Driveways. Sidewalks in and lawns seeded. GARAGES attached to house. Concrete floors.. Overhead doors. Double siding. Gutters, Wired. INTERIOR—Oak floors and white pine trim. Closets for bedrooms, guests, linens, and kitchen utilities. Numerous electric plugs—6 fuse circuit—electric fixtures and thermostat. KITCHENS—MetaI cabinets with linoleum work tops and splasher —two compartment sinks with rubberized basket and swing spout. Inlaid linoleum floors on plywood, direct access to basement and outside. BATHROOMS—five-fool recess tub. Lavatory with pop-up waste. Chrome trim on brass. Steel medicine cabinet. Built-in bathroom accessories ot chrome. Copper water services and supply lines. Economical plumbing service due to centralized location inhouse. . * 4* SECOND STORIES—I 3 foot x3O foot space for future room. Oak tread stairs. Four to Six windows. 2" blanket insulation al floor, 2 gable ventilators. Plyw(Mid sub-floor, heavy joist and rafters 16 inch O.C. Healing plant large enough to care for this extra room. liXsE M E in forced poured concrete, full-sized and 7 to 7'/j feet depth in clearance. Approximate space 12' x 30* for recreation nsim with pipes, etc., well out of Hie way. Six steel sash with two or more screens. Steel beam and posts. Gravel and tile under concrete floor. Good ceiling appearance showing plywood sub-floor. Neat appearing all enameled water softener and automatic heaters and furnaces. >. DEALERSHIP . j Th? Peaseway homes are sold only to authorized dealers. John R. Worthman, Inc., has the dealership for Decatur and Fort Wayne. . Certificate of Completion Furnished Peaseway Company furnished a trained field supervisor and requires the contractor to furnish a Certificate of Completion to the owner showing completion according to their plans and specifications. A copy also goes to the lending institution. FHA ACCEPTANCE—for maximum loans. , • .jta* 1 — ABOUT THE PEASEWAY COMPANY ** In the building material business for over 50 years in Cincinnati. Enjoys a tine reputation for quality and integrity. Began manufacturing prefabricated houses in 1039. Now distributing them in several states. Now have additional large plant in Hamilton, Ohio, which covers two city squares and has 175,000 square feet of floor area with a capacity of 2,500 homes per year on one shift.

STRATTON PLACE EDITION

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