Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 December 1942 — Page 5

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The {i 2 ar-bedroom brick colonial home at 5879 N. Delaware st. pictured ajove, has been purchased by Ray Robinson from Mrs, Marion Graves, L. L. Banford of the American Estates Co., realtors, represented

both buye’ and seller.

Lieut. Col. David H. Passel, stationed at Stout field, vocshlly purchased thi); attractive center hall colonial home located at 4912 Central ave, W. M. Copock was the former owner. J. J. Argus, president of the Amerijan Estates Co., realtors, acted as agent.

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Refinancing to Buy Homes

Although wartime restrictions have cut Tew home building to a minimum, there are hundreds of families ir the Indianapolis area still buying homes already built. An exan nation of FHA records for the firs; 10 months of this year shows that 2321 applications for insurance of mortg es on homes al- * ready buil} were received by the Indianapolis FHA office. The amount ir‘ olved in the applications is $9,637.67 . The app} cations come from three

sources. They are from families purchasing homes already built, the mortgage of which they desire amortized under the FHA monthly payment plan and from families having outmoded form of mortgages on their homes which they wish converted into the FHA plan. The third source is families whose existing homes already have FHA insured mortgages, but have made additional improvements to the property, the costs of which are eligible for inclusion in a now mortgage.

‘Home Appraisers Narie New Chiefs

Noble Ci | Hilgenberg was elected president gf the Indianapolis chapter, Soctet:} of Residential Appraisers, at ft 'e organization's recent annual peiing at the Columbia club. Other rn sw officers are Wendell Hicks, vich president; Frank B. McKibben, ! secretary-treasurer, and Wayne E:rryman and Samuel L. Montgome 7, directors. George T. Whelden, {12 soclety’s national vice president, s the hold-over director of the Indianapolis chapter. The eleciion was. followed by a panel disciission of various subjects pertinent i) present day appraising technique. { Zimry B. Hunt served 28 modera or with Joseph J. Argus, WJennings I. Carter, Norbert J. Fox, Thomas BR Grinslade and Earl B. Teckemey:: on the panel. William fA, Hackemeyer, retiring . president dt the chapter, presided. * Also compieting - their 1942 terms of office wire Mr. Harryman, vice resident; Frank B. Stout, secre-ry-treasu; ‘er, and Mr. Fox and Mr. MoAlitr, directors.

ARCHITECTS’ ROLLS INCREASED 100%

Members! ip of the Indiana chapter, Amerifan Institute of Architects, has [peen increased 100 per cent this} year, George Caleb ( Wright, pi: dent, announced today. Architect added to the membership of The chapter are Richard Chipman }ennox, Philip Arthur Weisenburga and Charles Alden Meranda, il of Indianapolis; Lester Warrin Routt, Vincennes; George Wil iam Courtney, Winchester, and W liam J. Bachman, Hammond. J Serving inder Mr. Wright are Ralph O. Yeager ang Kurt Vonnegut, vice presidents; John R. Kelley, secretary-treasurer, and Warren D. Miller, Edward D. Pierre and C. O. Beeson, directors.

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VALUATION OF BUILDING IS UP

Wisconsin and Three-Eye States’ Figures Up More Than 50 Per Cent.

Times Special CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. 12.—The valuation of construction in Indiana, northern Illinois, eastern Wisconsin and Iowa during the first 10 months of the year reached a total of $943,088,000, according to figures released recently by T. OQ. Morgan, district manager of Dodge Reports. The figure is more than a 50 per cent increase over the $625,116,000 total recorded during the corresponding period of 1941. The chief gain this year was in the field of non-residential construction, Mr. Morgan said. He emphasized the fact that the reports are based on actual contracts awarded instead of building permits. In this field the total soared from

$269,886,000 last year to $580,583,000|

this year, Residential building, however, which is severely restricted by war priorities, is below the 1941 total, Mr, Morgan said.

THREE INJURED IN TWO AUTO MISHAPS

Three persons were injured yesterday and today in train-automo-bile collisions. A car occupied by Roy Edwards, 42, and his wife, Maybelle, of 2016 Hoyt ave. rolled nearly 100 feet after it was struck last night by a Cincinnati-bound express at the New York Central crossing at Fletcher ave. and Harlan st. Mrs. Edwards was treated at City hospital for head injuries. Her husband received leg injuries. At 4 a. m, today; John Silauski, 20, Carlinville, Ill, was hurt slightly when his semi-trailer was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad train at a

grade crossing on Southeastern ave.

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7 HOUSES SOLD

Week’s Deals Include Sites On Guilford, Linwood And Park Aves.

The sale of 17 houses was announced this week by north side realtors. Among them were 6494 Park ave. and 1462 Linwood ave. by John: Lookabill for L. D. Mazur, and 4567 Guilford ave. and 5315 BE. 10th st. by R. E. Peckham. Additional sales listed were 6230 Colege ave., by C. B. Durham; 5241 Boulevard pl, by Addison Howe; 550 N. Rybolt ave. and 145 Hampton dr., by Ford Woods Co.; 1010 WwW. Walnut st, by Wendell Hicks for E. Kirk McKinney Co., Inc.; 940 N. Hawthorhe lane, by Wayne Harryman, and 3663-65 N. Illinois st., by John Max, The Atkinson Co. sold houses at 3655 Park ave. 326 E. 51st st. and 6160 N. Pennsylvania st, and Joseph Argus handled the sale of 723 E. 33d st. and 5402 Washington blvd. for American Estates Co. Two lots on Shadeland dr. were sold by John Robbins.

FINANGE GROUP MEETS MONDAY

Organization’s Part in War Effort to Be Theme at State. Parley.

The Hoosier Association of Finance companies will open its first war time convention Monday when representatives from over the state convene for a two-day session in the Lincoln hotel.

pected to attend the 17th annual meeting which will feature the association’s part in the war emergency. A Ernest Morris, president of Assoclates Investment Co. South Bend, will speak on “Contributing to America’s Progress” at the banquet Monday night. Tuesday's sessions will be opened by Paul Jones, president, of Marjon. Homer O. Stone, supervisor, divi sion of small loans and consumer credit, department of financial institutions, will speak on the work of the division.

Gas Rationing Is Topio

Gasoline rationing will be reviewed by William Aitchison, Indiana OPA gasoline rationing administrator. At the luncheon meeting, Hobart Creighton, speaker-designate of the house of representatives, will talk on wartime legislative problems. The afternoon meeting will be addressed by Victor L. Bown, president of Motors Acceptance Co., Milwaukee. He will speak on “The National Picture.” Following the program sessions, officers and directors for 1943 will be elected.

Red Cross Seeks 30,000 Nurses

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (U: P.). —Red Cross chapters throughout the counfry soon will open recruiting offices to sign up nurses for the armed forces, Miss Mary Beard, director of the association’s

nursing service, announced yesterday. Establishment of the recruiting offices is a step toward achievement of the goal of finding 30,000 new nurses for the armed forces in 1943. The magnitude of the task was emphasized by the fact that the recruiting offices were deemed necessary even though the number of nurses signed during November reached a new peak—2100. Officials said most of the services’ future nurses needs must come from the ranks of newly graduated and married nurses.

OHIO POWDER BLAST KILLS 2, HURTS 3

KINGS MILLS, O., Dec. 12 (U. P.).—Two tremendous blasts which were felt within a radius of 10 miles killed two workmen and in-) Jjured three others as powder sheds of the King Powder Co. exploded here late yesterday. A witness said a separator building blew up first and then a comning mill nearly 1000 feet away ex-

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By VIRGINIA HATFIELD

American towns and cities have not had blackouts. To date they have had only practice dimouts. To many homes, however, dimouts are nothing new. They've been a continual practice for a good many years. Although American homes have better lighting than those in any other country, improper use of lighting facilities is still widely prevalent, War has stopped the production of light fixtures except for those used in industry and for war housing projects, War has limited the production of wiring and other materials used in making outlets and the types of light bulbs you may buy. Dust Bulbs Frequently

The 75-watt bulb is no longer being made. This Christmas you'll do without the usual number of colored tree lights for they too cannot be made. None of these restrictions, however, can keep a home from having proper lighting. There are six ways to do it. 1, Dust reflector bowls and bulbs frequently. You'll get 25 to 30 per cent more light. 2. Replace dark colored lamp shades or sew white linings in the old ones. Brush them regularly, too

Arrange Lamps Properly

3. Arrange your furniture and lamps so that you can, if necessary, make each lamp provide good light for more than one person. Be sure youre close enough to the lamp because a difference of 12 inches may cut your light in half. 4. Buy a lamp bulb carefully; be sure it’s the right size to protect your eyes.

improve the quality of lighting and to conceal the outline of the bulbs and minimize glare. 6. Have your home inspected by a qualified person who knows how to use a light meter.

A Common Mistake

The most common mistake in lighting a room is to have certain parts brightly lighted and the rest dark, If a person is doing ‘close work in a bright light and looks up into a darkened room, he is blinded. The contrast is too great and his eyes do not refocus themselves quickly enough. Did you ever stop to think why a theater lobby has soft, diffused lighting? It's the same principle. Walking from bright daylight into a completely darkened theater would blind a person. So the lobby light aids the eye in making the adjustment. There are still fixtures to be bought. They were in stock when Washington curtailed production. To be sure, they aren't all the fancy metal ones with metal reflectors. They are made of wood, crystal and plastics. In some cases, the new fixtures give better lighting than the old ones.

Three Types of Fixtures Fixtures are of three types—those that give direct lighting, indirect

and semi-direct. Direct fixtures send all their light downward, They are

ploded on ihe firm's sprawling yards.

Indiana’s WPA passed out. of existence today as a work relief project when the state agency, which certified workers, followed orders from John K. Jennings, state work project administrator, to stop enrolling registrants. The notice to begin liquidating all projects followed an order by President Roosevelt to disband the 1935 relief remedy by Feb. 1, 1943. Biggest casualty of the liquidation was the sprawling Burns City naval ammunition depot. Jennings said the giant project would be turned over to the navy for completion. It was expected that most workers on the depot, for which several million dollars has been appropriated, would be retained by the navy until the work is completed. Jennings anticipated little trouble

State WPA, Once Employing 108,000, Liquidates Rapidly

satisfactory for certain locations,

records and said that he hoped the entire liquiadation would be completed before the Feb. 1 deadline. Only 6000 workers remain on the WPA payrolls compared to the peak of 108,000 in the fall of 1938. Although practically all of the remaining workers are unskilled, Jen-. nings Said probably 50 per cent of them would be absorbed by war

physically handicapped for the most part and have been working on projects especially designed for them. Jennings said he believed “the WPA’s demise would be little mourned.” However, he made a plea for the continuation of two|f projects—hot school lunches -and nurseries for the children of working mothers — by some working

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This lad Is suffering from a common American afiction + « » improper lighting,

Here Are Some Hints on Obtaining Proper Lighting

usually for local light rather than general room illumination. Kitchens and laundries, where abundant light is wanted over a work area, are examples of places suitable for the direct type. The light fixture itself should be large enough so that it will not be a toobright spot and should have a globe to diffuse the light. Indirect fixtures, the second type, send all their light up to the ceil-

{ing to be redirected through the

room. They give the most completely shadowless lighting. Therefore, they are suited for use in bedrooms or living rooms for general lighting purposes. Semi-Direct Practical

For the average room, the semidirect fixtures are best. They combine both direct and indirect lighting and send some light directly downward and some upward to the ceiling to be evenly distributed through the room. As to lamps—ones with an I.E. S. tag are scientifically approved. I.E. S. stands for Illuminating Engineer-

ing society. In the early 1930s the

society conducted a survey of lighting in college dormitories. Members were so appalled at the poor conditions they found that they drew up 15 specifications for lamps to provide good lighting. Any manu-

.| facturer whose lamp passes the spe-

cifications may apply for the tags. Among the requirements are a wide shade to spread light where needed, special white lining inside the shade to reflect light, a diffusing bowl to shield the bulb and a wide opening at the top of the shade to throw ample light to the ceiling for general illumination,

Mark of Civilization - Civilization may be measured by

5. Always have bulbs shaded totlight. In primitive parts of Africa

and South America, the only lights are fire light. Natives do not read or participate in activities requiring light at night. America, on the other hand, demands light for reading, knitting, movies, football games, etc. With all its advancement and facilities, there are still squinters like the boy pictured above. There are still goosenecked study lamps in dormitories and business offices, so there are still ruined eyes. Why wait until the “lights go on again all over the world” to improve upon your lighting when you can “see the light” in America now?

‘WISE MAN’ FREED ON SEDITION COUNT

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12 (U. P.) —William E. Riker, 68, the selfstyled “wise man of the west,” whose own attorney called him “the screwiest of screwballs,” was acquitted last night of sedition charges. When the jury of six men and six women returned the verdiet in federal court, Riker, patriarch of the Holy City, Cal., religious cult, immediately promised he would write no more pamphlets until the war has ended.

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LONDON, Dec. 12 (U. P.)—Dennis N. Pritt, socialist, yesterday submitted a written question to Sir James Grigg, secretary of state for war, in the house of commons, asking whether the latter would remove the book, “Is Tomorrow Hit-

the armed forces. The book was written by H. R. Knickerbocker, American newspaperman, Pritt charged that it “libels the morals and habits of the Soviet people, accuses their premier of wholesale assassination, and identifles them and their political system with that of the Nazis whom we are pledged to uproot.” Pritt also asserted that the book sought to stir up hatred among the allies.

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