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In looking for houses people are buying what they need with + an eye to good living, convenfences in the home, with the right , = price for the: family pocketbook. The desire for big homes has diminished. Smaller homes which contain all the comforts of the, larger houses, yet cost much less, are soaring ‘to undreamed popularity. . Location is often the key to desirability. Lots near the bus lines, shopping centers and schools are becoming scarce, the reason being that residential sections reach out faster than some utility and shopping services. Have No Frills It is also the design which captures the imagination of the buyer. These economy houses are built to live in, comfortably and at low cost. They have no frills, vet they are not robbed of the finer touches of architecture which .gives a home personality. Today one of these homes is pen to visitors at 2900 N. Drexel! Ave., which is 4500 east on 30th St. It is the product of Air Sales & Service, Inc., built with big

house quality, but with small i" . , house convenience and interior home, are Bruce factory-finished

charm. hardwood laid over |[nsulated Out on N. Drexel there's a col- Pine subfloors with moistiirepfoof

ony of these new ecofiomy homes, Paper in between. They make a tailored tothe wage-earner's Sturdy underfooting which can

bills and keep out the heat of summer. Rock wool is used in the ceiling, and aluminum foilbacked rock lath is used on the outside walls. Windows are weatherstripped. Combination storm dors are provided.

Floors, always important to a

pocketbook but built of as fine take the romp of children and the materials as go into larger homes, Moving of heavy furniture. They even in the $12,000 to $15,000 are air-tight, too. range. Located on a street of improved gravel with concrete sidewalks and curbs with all utilities available connected, these homes are ready to move into when the buyer takes over. They’ re insulated to cut fuel

Modern Bathroom Equipment either makes or mars new-home living. In this field the N. Drexel Ave. homes excel. They

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rage. This house is actually ‘ small but it has everything occupants of the house, as well most anyone could desire in as their guests. Both bedrooms o livable characteristics. The ar- “have cross-ventilation and am- | EE A —a chitect has designed the exte- ple closet space. . rior -to be of horizontal wood ng 2 Xu / | siding with vertical boards on AS YOU leave the living KITCHEN L | the front gable and the win- Tom to go into the dining PORCH Let ed ci | dows have horizontal separa- oom, you will notice on the cout i] p | tions in them which are fea- [Tight a stairway leading to the _] "au y ; | tures that make the house look upstairs. The building plan [ A larger than it really is. shows this area uncompleted 2] i, | As you enter the front door, but there is plenty of room up- |= h TT W. | you will note a coat closet on Stairs for two small bedrooms ME Tas foes Vv .. EER | the ‘left of the vestibule and and an additional bath when ! . This economy home has charm, and a touch of elegance in its functional compactness, fewer | from the door leading into the. the budget allows. The dining steps ‘to wherever you want to go | lving-dining area, you can see area opens on to a porch or BEDROOM DINING P y 90. clear through the house. To the terrace which would make a C. ot. 8° p— a electric outlets, including triple County. Mr. Thompson fs active right, as you enter the living pleasant place for outdoor eat- __ | » ’ +4 Se 4 base plugs in the living room to in the Marion County Residential room, the first thing that ing, as there is another door \ ‘o allow for generous use of floor Builders and "was one of the catches your eye is the natural from the kitchen to this area. A ——aia le lamps, radios and other electric judges in the selection of the fireplace with windows on both The kitchen itself should be wf "Nk equipment. Model House for the 1950 Home sides and to the right, almost the answer to any woman's i With such thorough Insulation, Show, ~~. the entire wall is picture win- prayer. It is long and narrow ! heating is important. Automatic, Phe Mr Sales and Ser vice Co. dow. Opporite the fireplace is a and exceedingly compact which Y tat » | . me 18 3 J ese charming. door leading into a hallway and will save many steps. One en, | | / thermostat contr led | ower L¥P€ small homes in the 2800 block of directly ahead is the bath tire wall is enclosed in glass LTV ING RM 3 Firewell oil furnaces are installed. N, Drexel reached from the bus which is located between the and there is another window EL They're . economical; simple and line en 30th St: A public school” two downstairs bedrooms.. This over the sink which makes this A have records of long, trouble-free ANd shopping center is only three: arrangement makes the bath- work area particularly bright | ue y use blocks away, easy walking dis- room very convenient for the and cheerful. = ot tance even On cold or rainy days. A BEDROOM In a small house storage is where , ’ CI the wives cast thelr eyes. To ac- Lot Is Important Building plans and specifications, first set. $5.00 How many? 0%» commodate the out-of-sight Lot size is important. The lot co Tr \ equipment, clothing and sports jg 40 by 163 feet, wide enough for Additional set ......... tesanens resus «250 La. reves : equipment, three large closets, a the ho : A t use, but deep enough for a linen cabinet and disappearing 0 p' stairs to a partially floored attic garden, tree and shrubbery plant- Plan books (26 small homes) ............... 1.00 hihi 5 : more than fill this need. ing or a terraced outdoor dining on ) NEZP Same Skill room. TOTAL ENCLOSED (Small Home No. 77) ..... reves Bedtirnnvine ! Those who know building will, Buyers of these economy homes : appraise the N. Drexel Ave. Bome can see what they are getting. me ..... Crave Ea at aA sas TET EFT aR EE UIT Taree : quickly. They will see the same And to the art of the architect = 3 [Skill and workmanship found in they can add their own shrubbery, AGAress ...... o.oo. TE TAT CE Tr var ress eee . . : larger, more expensive domes. [trim their walks with bright flow- ¢ ee Fe nd most important is the ers, suse a hedge if they like until City ........ EERE : characters.of the: ‘huitdars THe ew; ph Tw . . LITvee era ITEIbY Stull vi rerereres ores + ga oe THA sul A R= of their pri wn nna go peas’ yar ffi “THié ‘Form, Thelose Cheer or Money Order andl { 0! e ers o Tivin Mail to The Indian | standing reputations in Mar io g- | - A —— a polis Fimes, Indianapolis se | || ’ Ee roa VERTIKAL ROOFING, GUTTERING wat Tite © I (NUS sioivg - GUTT un NO DOWN PAYMENT FLOOR COVERINGS KQOIVENT i A A , 3 YEARS TO PAY \ oN CR oavy gauge. Immediate application. on Blinds Work starts iminediately | KITCHEN CABINETS gi Custom work. Easy ferms. $ H w 3 ' Ne , OOSIER | One Contract Covers All v=" Marion Roofing & Siding Co. Als to Luted Uus CONST. & SIDING CO. * \ Fl 4d

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