Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 December 1950 — Page 35

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To Discuss Home Output

16,000 Expected At Parley Next Month in Chicago

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Times § > WASHINGTON, Dec. 23—An|

estimated 16,000 builders, archi-| tects, and building materials representatives will meet in Chicago next month to discuss the 1951 |

outlook in home building. i

The seventh annual Conventions, Exposition of the National Asso-

ciation of Home Builders will be! 8 held Jan. 21 through 25 at the |

Stevens and Congress Hotels. Home builders from every state, will be there to learn what's what | in housing during the emergency | period. { Problems introduced by the Ko- | rean War and the expanding war economy will be discussed at! panels and clinics. _ Some of the subjects which will | be emphasized in films and lec-| tures will be “Housing Construc- | tion Problems in 1951,” “Low-| Cost Rental Apartments,” “Sup-| ply and Distribution of Building Materials in 1951,” “Better Design for Today's Homes” and “Building and Merhandising $20,000 and Up Homes.” Awards to Be Given Highlights ° of the packed agenda include an address by

AY, DEC. 24, 1950 — moore es ae il Builders Set Taree More North Side Homes Sold

purchase

Senator-elect Everett Dirksen §

(R. IIL), presentation of awards in the NAHB-Architectural Forum $100,000 home design contest and talks by leading government housing officials. | A special women's program will feature talks by Emily Kim-| brough, author and lecturer and! Mrs. Willie Snow Ethridge, hu-| morist and author. { One of the demonstrations willy be the “Man From Mars,” pres-| entation of revolutionary new building products. | Also on the. program will be| the announcement of winners of | four national contests, including) home design and neighborhood and community development. Na-| tional Home Week newspaper sec-

tions will receive awards during| .

the show,

Predict Higher Brick, Tile Output

Times Special WASHINGTON, Dec. 23—"“Output of brick and tile is expected to continue high during the coming year,” according to C. Forrest Tefft, president of the Structural

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Graha

Clay Products Institute. Demands for ' industrial, stitutional and defense struction will be met; he said.

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“Production will not be affected! by material shortages, since clay]

“deposits are unlimited, and the manufacturing processes require few vital materials needed for de—fense,” he continued. This year’s production will reach a post-war high of about eight billion brick equivalents, ac-

cording to government estimates. |war and gloomy headlines make! largest industry.

|it\ appear unlikely that a eon-| [trolled industry can build any- employs well over 1 million per-resin resistant to moisture, abra- | Indianap

Construction Begins

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con-| | Ave., has been completed by C. Co. Buyer of the house was G. W. Mitchell, moving here from Terre Haute. Seller was Bernath Lob, local grocery owner.

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U. S. Home Output Hinged To Curbs, War, Materials

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Realtor T. Lorin Driscoll helped Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bach this two-bedroom house from Mrs. Hazel Goodell. The [$16,000. Built 50, $15,000, Northdwelling is at 6155 Norwaldo Ave. The seller has moved to west. Curbs, further curbs. Orlando, Fla. Mr. Bach is an attorney :

Cleo L. Taylor of the Phillips Realty Co. negotiated the sale of this two-bedroom bungalow at 3278 Ralston Ave. Sellers were

purchased the property early this month.

Sale of this two-bedroom frame dwelling at 5766 N. Keystone

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For Homes Here Next Year

4% seven, $13,000, East, Credit curbs, controls. ‘materials affect program.

worth $18,000, Built 10, $17,000. East. Further controls, war scarce g7300, Built 70, $6900, Northeast. |

tion Co., Ine.—Plans 15, $16,000. Bui : sibility of 3000-814.000 Built 22, $11,500 S200 41 Materials, further con- (Gunnison prefabs). trols, war scare.

Plans 10, $14,500, Built seven, $13,500, North. Materials, further controls,

$15,000. Built eight, $16,000, South.

Curbs, als.

| $14,500. Built 75, $14,500, North- | east. Credit curbs.

Plans undetermined. Built 55, $9400, far East and North. Does

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{things for modern living in and {around the house as reported by! | Science Service last week.

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_ Materials No. 1 Question

(Continued from Page 33) $11,400. North. Materials, further

In the below-$10,000 bracket, John A. Belcher—Plans eight the survey found: J. & L. Realty Co.—Plans 60,

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program. : 1 Wirsching ty & Construc-| (National prefabs), Weather con

ditions right now and materials, especially plumbing, and‘ further .credit controls affect program. t

i Good Homes, Inc. — Plans 90, $9000. Built 90, $8000, Southeast. ! Material | shortage biggest barrier. “Vol- | —. ume should be higher in first of | | ’51, because we have more sites; ready. We anticipate slowdown | late in ’51,” said Riley K. Me-' Graw, company manager. | Grinslade Construction Co,— | Plans 60, $8200. Built 112, $7300, far East and North. Labor, materials, further controls, question mark on war scare. Alexander Realty Co.—Question imark in 1951. Built 4, $6750, Southwest. Materials, war scare. | A. B. C. Construction Co.—| Dawson Construction Co.— Plans 63, $8600-$8800. Built 80, |

¢ , northeast. Posr controls. A. Blunck — Plans 12,

Everett J. Hollaway & Co.

R. Emerson Whalen—Plans six,

further controls, mater-

Bruce-Zeager Corp.—Plans 50,

Albert E. Thompson—Plans 60,

not plan to build beyond what materials has on hand; company | policy. Further controls, labor alse upset program. Schloss Bros. — No plans for 1951. Built 10, $10,000, Northeast. {Curbs, further controls, war !scare. Sites available. Underwood-Simpson, Inc. “Plans 60, $8750. Built 60, $8250, Beech Grove, Materials, war scare. Wilbur Washburn—Plans 40, $9000. Built 30, far North. Maerials, further controls, war scare. : Marbar Homes, Inc.—Plans 52,

Solvent Eliminates Sanding Machine

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FLOOR CLEANER, to remove

lold varnish, shellac br wax in $9900. Built 53, $9900, Southeast. |

preparation for a new finish, is: Materials, further controis, « war]

an organic liquid solvent which scare, labor. eiminiates the need of a sanding The Corydon Co., Inc.—Plans,

machine. It is spread on a por- undetermined. Built 59, $7500, tion of the floor, rubbed in with West, Credit curbs, lack of sites! then wiped. with a biggest item. ; J. A. Rentsch & Son—No plans 2 a = in 1951, Built six, $8000, NorthSEALING STRIP, to prevent east. Lack of sites, war scare. water seepage around the wall Durabilt Homes, Inc.—Plans edges of bathtubs and sinks, 75 $8500-$9000. Built 50, $8500comes in a kit with a cleaning $9000, Northeast, scattered. Credfluid, waterproof adhesive and a it curbs, materials, further conbrush. The strip itself has a high- trols. gloss white finish and is easily CC. A. Wacker—Plans undetercleaned with a wet cloth. mined. Built 20, $7400, Northeast.

= 2 & Credi bs, 4 ¥ OVER S for the youngster Cree Weg 8, further controls are easy to put on and take off | Markun Subdivisions (Maple because they open all the Way po. village)—Plans 150, $9500-

down the outside of each leg. cog). Built 75. $9000) Northeast.

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| rough brick or ledge rock for ‘the two bedroom wing and fireplace chimney. Entrance to the front of the

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house is reached from a small - porch with over-hanging roof. On the right of the porch is a built-up brick area for flower planting. A large window at the right - of the front door is just above this planting box, so the win- ' dow serves a double purpose— | plenty of light for the vestibule | and the cheeriness of outside - i blooming flowers. | : £8 8 THE LARGE vestibule is a {| connecting room between the

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| our left, one passes through an How Many? | archway into the extremely : : | large living room with fireplace cssssesessss| at one end. Two large windows | at the front and an even larger eresssseass] ONE at the rear will allow for the : ; maximum of light and air, as well as convenient and artistic = placing of furniture. i The architect has sketched a door at the rear, opening onto a terrace for outdoor eating. The kitchen is compactly arranged with window over stove and sink and a built-in china cupboard. One corner has been left

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stain resistant,

# ” ” BARBERING APRON, for use to keep hair clippings irom tne clothes of the customer, is rectangular in shape but has a Vshaped opening extending downward at its upper end. ‘ne hems of the opening in this newly pat-!

Officials Will Take

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WASHINGTON — Construction |arnment for 1951 home produc-

of what may be the nation’s biggest luxury elevator apartment building for Negro occupancy has just started here. fet The building will have 413 units and is the latest large scale project insured by the FHA, with a $3,594,000 mortgage. yo * The building will be eight stories, with three elevators, a

lobby and air conditioning. Sched-|

uled to be completed about Dec. 1, 1951, veterans will have rental preference. Two bedroom apartments will cost $73 a month; one bedroom, $60.25. .Utilities are

furnished. SEQ95

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n. | Officials of the National Association of Home Builders, in talks | with government housing agen- | cies, have ‘emphasized that the |industry, geared to its record strength in the past five years, Ishould not be reduced beyond the minimum requirements called for {by present emergency conditions. The need for housing is still great; in many defense and in|dustrial areas it will be much greater in the months to come, {But the capacity of the industry ito produce is also immense. The |government should act promptly {to maintain housing volume sufficient to meet all war needs. The home building industfy

‘has consistently pledged its full

{co-operation with the governing these tain |times. Co-operation and under{standing is a two-way street and

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The home building industry jsons, on site, plus countless millions in industries which derive {their income from equipping or furnishing homes and apartments. The housing industry must be kept strong to help support a war-swollen national budget. Severe Controls In any war economy, with its controls within controls, there often are cases of too severe administrative regulations. One of these is Regulation X, particularly as it hits the great metropolitan areas where housing is needed most, Veterans and other home buyers must now pay three and four times as-much down in high-cost areas for the same size house as buyers in the Jow-cost areas. The ‘association has underway an extensive survey to show the total impact of Regulation X upon the ‘buying public and the building industry. gli le Regardless of government action when surveys disclose the extent of the drop in housing

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volume caused by Regulation X, {some ' equitable adjustment for the high-cost areas should be {m@de at -once. i In the meantime, the associa{tion will co-operate with the gov{ernment to the end that our con‘tribution will assist materially in {the nation’s attainment of peace ithrough a strong civilian econ-

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| omy supporting a mighty military bers of minority groups,

ented apron contains elastic cord

to fit tight about the neck. Posts in January

{electrical wiring to hold two wires in place on a wall and hold them | apart, is made of metal but has’

a han d plastic material covering | OTS Association leaders will b

ficers early next month. | The Indiana General Contrac-! e |

head and part of the shank. This|Pamed by mail-ballot with new|s4g pound weights sold at $20 to insulating plastic is capable of officers being seated at the annuali§20.50, The bulk of 250 to “200. {pound weights $17.75 to $18.50 prime 1050 to 1250-1b. weights sold The slate for the state group and most of the 450 to 600 pound a: $3895 to $38.75 cludes Clyde R. Yater of Shelby- weights sold at mainly $16.25 to| . sad: president; H. D. Tousley, $17.50. | olis, vice president; Frank |

[state-wide meeting Jan. 17. o “ H { WEATHEKPROOF SPRAY for {in

roofs and sidewalls is a vinylite ville for

withstanding hammer blows, | |

{sion, most acid Tumes and fre. It gw. ‘Hanson; |can be used 10° repair old roofsretary-treasure ,bullt up with peobles, to seal |Jungclaus, national director. -. | |cracks in new roofs before final! Guy Kidoo, vice president of the

|coating, or sprayed on a felt or First National Bank of Chicago, | pitcn roots }

. 's | will headline the program wel-! MICROFILM viewer magnifies | COMing the new officers. Marabout 10-times, is aesigned ior the convenient reading of short] lengtns oi film, a 10rm in which ip. p Me . ! i yer as president; Mr.| mauy public documents are NOW| yater, vice president; Mr. Tousiey;! recorded. This inexpensive smallsize viewer does not cause appre- | ciaple eye strain.

Indianapolis, secr, and William H.!

League will start the meeting.

E. Mohler, national director.

{sociation of Indianapolis will}

If you want more information on the new things de- | scribed here, send a three-cent | ¥ stamp to Science Service, 1719 {Ernest Horne as vice pres N Sg, N. W,, Washington 6, D. C., and ask for Gadget Bulletin 547.

retary-treasurer. These officers]

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ER is. Ders. 73 Better Homes Built | They will succeed Charlés E: For Mi ) Minority Group: 5 ‘and F. A. Wilhelm, vice presidents, and Ralph ‘Tula, secretaryago when Velma Grant entered i... .... had a definite market in mind.| 5 M1 During 25 years as a real estate| NEW ‘Ironing Wrinkle |inability to find better homes tor| cologne over the ironing board. It] the non-Caucasian families. gives the clothes a nice scent and | herself. Her decision has proved a sound one. By providing hundreds ties for previously neglected mem-} she and’ founded a new community spirit.

Nourse, president; Arthur Vehling LUS ANGS&LLS — Fuu. years tne home building business she | broker, she was distressed by her So she decided to build them| Makes ironing more pleasant. of fine homes in better communihelped raise their living standards

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The sheep generally went at 251

secretary-treasurer, and William meager supply medium to avers] |age choice wooled natives trade $17 to $20.50.

The Building Contractors As-|at $28.50 to $31.50.

have Thomas A. Berling as 1951/s0ld at $26 to $28. Light and cull| President; C. W. H. Schrader and natives changed hands at $18 to idents,! $21. The top on the fall shorn {and Merritt L. Thompson, sec-/lambs weighing 90 pounds was $29.75. The bulk of the No. 1] {will be seated Jan. 3 when ballots skins went at $28 to $28.50. The bulk of the common to 1 staughter—ewes—sold-at-—-$15-to $16.50. Good to choice 115 to 140 pound ewes changed hands at $16

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Upturn in Receipts Bring Higher Livestock Prices

(UP)—All livestock markets closed the ontractors | week considerably stronger than the previous week. ; i or | Settlement of the rail strike, an upturn in receipts, more sea-

!sonable weather and the aspect of a long festive holiday season all

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- contributed to a general upsurge in the trade. A series of advances in hog prices this week added up to the imost substantial upturn of the mt Yom Sr min | Hoosier commercial and indus- 5¢aS0n.

trial. buil _1$1.25 to $1.50 higher. L builders” Wilt Hamme Jew of 210 pound weights brought $20.50 higher. Steers predominated with

late Friday, highest price since good and choice kinds most the middle of October.

Sows closed the week!

Most good and choice 170 to)

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daily clearance featured the sheep |

‘market this past week. Compared traded at $26.75 to $31.50.

to Friday a week ago, slaughter |

lambs closed 50 to 75 cents higher. |

shall Abr ‘cents higher. The bulk of the | Bins of We Construction good to choice woolskins closed

| { These officers will _lat $31.25 to $32. ! succeed De} The choice of the fed natives 800d

went at $32 and the bulk of the |332

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livestock cattle market this week. Choice 180- All

|numerous. {fed steers went at $32 to $38. Around a dozen .loads choice to!

{sold at $34 but several loads of : din choice to prime 1465 to 1495-Ib. Spirited activity and broad Weighst went at $37 to $37.50.

Most canners and cutters brought

| . Medium and good sausage bulls {sold at $25 to $28.50. The vealers sold at $34 down. A few light {culls sold as low as $20. Most imedium and good stockers and] feeding steers sold at $26.50 to

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open for breakfast table and chairs or cupboards. A door opens into the rear . hall with stairs leading to the basement and another exit to . the rear yard. » . »

AT THE right of the front door is an open areaway into the hall, which connects the - two bedrooms and bath. A large linen closet is just outside the bathroom door . oH Both bedrooms are good size and have two very large ward« robe closets with sliding doors. Windows allow cross ventilation in each room when doors into hall are closed and through bedrooms when hall doors are opened. One window in front bedroom and one window in rear bedroom and both bed-

prices closed considerably!

Most good and choice

Some choice loads over 1500 lbs. posite each other. The rear

bedroom wall has been ex-

Here another built-up brick planting box might be placed. This planting box area could be extended to the rear door exit and with the overhanging roof extended over this area, protection is made for bedroom window, rear door exit and planting boxes. . ” -

WITH BASEMENT under the... entire house, more than ample 3 room is provided for heating™ and laundry facilities, leaving the space under the living room for a large and attractive reereation room. : ; Continuing the living room . : fireplace to the recreation room would be another excellent fea~ ture.

Most medium to low good steers

A sprinkling of cutter and common steers went at $20 fo $25. A load of choice 995-1b. fed heifers changed hands at $37. Most good to low choice heifers went at $32.50 to $35 and medium to low heifers traded at $26.50 to . Common to good beef cows found buyers at $20.50 to $23.50.

30. — A few good yearlings went $31.50.

strike] was the most bullish factor in the

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