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AY, NOVEMBER 3, 1938 THURSD THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER Pace 13 BUILDING AND THE HOME I ? i' fire Hazards Are Reduced By Modernization VeW(BuiIdin7hods Reduce Chances Of Fire Losses, Points Out Experts Two-Story Home Under $6,000 The proper moderation of prop 1 Ji sound practices m building tribute toward reducing fire haz l" according to Administrator f McDonald of the Federal u'Uii: Administration. frequently may be reduced riiierably through alterations and to ' residential and income ?ro!iu.W properties, the administra te test wV t0 guard aainst the . ,-lr of fue, from a construction dpoint, is by careful application iound building methods at the out ''.'"' Many factors which minimize Z chance of loss through fire are -'sen into consideration in the min ium' construction requirements which r-idcntial properties must comply s':r, to be eligible for financing with FHA-insured mortgages. , , Mr. McDonald pointed out, also, Kt a soundly built home offers a -llurul resistance to firo. Proper Stcnance of existing structures, tr.r.niirh annual improvement where is needed, also helps combat the t trace 'ire. Home Owners Advised To Check Foundation Kifrltct of essential and fundamen :! repairs in a home finally results is far preater expense than if check ed in time. The home itself may not be so solid li-iu sound as it should be. Perhaps iocrs need reinforcing with new posts and piers. Plaster on the underside, ,vi;n metal lath or similar base, will iuc them five resisting. E. WALLACE LAWRENCE A K C H I T E C T 'nlmer House PHONE 220 The Colonial type house shown above was built in Itiver Edge, N. J., and financed by means of a $4,600 mortgage loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The dwelling offers a nice example of how a garage may be attached to a house without disturbing the balance of de sign. The exterior is finished in asbestos shingles. I he home has a slate roof, ll departs somewhat from the u.mkiI by employing a hay window in the living room. Built-in equip ment is used in (he kitchen. Besides the two downstairs bedrooms, there are two addi tional sleeping rooms and bath on the second floor. M7 rYrr7Trn-''.''-'""-T7'i GARAGE P-ILIlp? Mvs mmm m 1 r PORCH SOW 1 iSiP 7 r -jm 7 ij 1 Many Homes In Rural Sections Of Haywood Under Construction Small Home Build ers Profit By Em ploying Architects Many operative builders as well as individuals are of the opinion that in erecting a small, low-priced home they cannot afford the additional cost of a competent architect's service. In many cases there would be no "extr.i cost," but, on the contrary, an actual saving as well as an increase in the functional efficiency of the home, oc eording to Howard Leland Smith, chief of the Architectural section of the Federal Housing Administration. Mail order house plans are not al ways complete, and they cannot take into consideration problems peculiar to a particular lot, says Mr. Smith. Moreover specifications are stand ardized without taking into consider ation the condition of local material. prices. When an architect is employed he takes over the worries that are at tendant on building a house. Being familiar with local Conditions, he can effect any possible savings. The plans and specifications that he furnishes are made especially for the individ ual house, and no makeshift changes are necessary. liy merely eliminating unnecessary features and correctly planning the interior, the architect will frequently manage to save a greater amount of mor.ey than his services will call for, and his supervision and inspection of construction will assure the owner of getting what he pays for from the. contractor. Main Hall Closets Serve Many Purposes The size of the closet will necessa rily depend on the individual require ments and the space available, The floor should be of material that can be easily cleaned. A rack for canes and umbrellas may be installed on the back of the closet door. A metal lined trough with enclosed ends will catch water draining off wet umbrel las and prevent damage to the floor. QUICK RELIEF FROM STOMACH ULCERS due to EXCESS ACID Free Book Tells of Marvelous Koine Treatment that Must Help or it Will Cost You Nothme Over one million buttle of (ln WM.f.AK l THKATMKNT Imvo been sel.l fur ivl! btomach and Duodenal Ulcersd'i.1 to ct- AcidPoos' Digostion. Sour or Uift Stom ach, G.ssinc!, Meartliurn, SIcrplcMnrvs etc., line to Excess Aciri. S'M on l.'i il.eV I rail I Ak for "Willard'c Mostagc" fully exi'bim' ( bi-j ivrv'lous irvatroeiil trro - SMITH'S nine STORK Waynesvillo, N. C. CLEANING OUTFIT All a UNITS tw t , v I . full Sill Si 1 f Jl "V"'" iitfMty w,VtL tffiM-aa mm d Martin Electric Co. HEATING Steam -Hot-Air Vapor Repairing and Installations W.F.STRANGE PHONE 173 Estimates Gladly Given Problems About HOMES Q. The only type kitchen ventilat ing fans I have seen are built into the wall. Is there any other kind that can be easily installed? A. Yes. You may purchase a vent fan that may be inserted in the win dow itself or in a transom over a door, neither of which is difficult to install. Q. There is a crack in the hearth of my fireplace. Does this constitute a fire hazard? A, It may, depending on how deep the crack goes and where it leads. Why not have the crack pointed up with mortar to reduce the possibility of a hazard? (I'y Robert M. Clark.) Here's one that is a bit late, but holding., to the theory that , anything is news until it has been published, the "Circulator" wishes to inform you that Jack Davis and Miss Ella Mae iVhitehouse, of Crabtree township, slipped quietly away to Ci eenville, South Carolina., a few weeks back. and were married. The groom, a son of R. C. Davis,, is employed at the English Lumber company sawmill. The new Mrs. Davis is a daughter el' Mrs. C. M. Whitehouse. Future plans have not been announced. Q. There are streaks in the founda tion walls of my house that appear to be crumbling away. Can 1 correct this, and what is the cause? A. From vour description it sounds as though the concrete had not been correctly mixed. You will have to have these places cut out and filled with good concrete. Q. The front-door sill has worn so that air and even rain and snow come into the house. What should be done to correct this? A. Either replace the worn sill with a new one or install a metal saddle under the floor over the present sill and weatherstrip the bottom of the door. At a slight extra cost weath stripping can be placed all around the. door, which will increase the protection. Q. A house that was recently pur chased has old pine flooring. In many of the rooms it has begun to splinter, and there are depressions in front of the doorways. Can the floor ing be repaired?- A. If the flooring is made of edge grain boards, it might prove prac- Brick Houses Save Fuel ... That distu jbing coal bill is less for well-built brick houses. Brick houses are warmer in winter and cooler in summer than wooden structures. qY ETOWAH d) n i c k BUILDS BETTER HOMES "uwna-LJrysaaJ ie corp. Truck Deliveries to All Parts of Western Carolina Telephone 3 Etowah, N. C. More new houses. Mrs. Joe Ray, of Crabtree township, has a beautiful stone bungalow almost completed. While, not so far up in Crab tree, G rover Francis has begun work on a new dwelling. Part of the Francis holdings have been sold re cently to Jack Messer, and part to Sam Green. The Green sale involved the part of the farm on which the present dwelling is situated. And, having agreed to give possession on January 1, the new structure niust need grow pretty fast. Crossing back into lion Duff town ship, the "Circulator" found another new home in process of construction. Charles Dotson, who works for the Champion Paper and Fibre company, responsible for this one. Hallowe'en was duly observed in the various county schools. The "Circulator" was piivik'dged to sec the gala decorations at Crabtree school. And is willing to defy any professional to try to do a prettier job. A ml. before we get too far away from the subject of new houses L. G. Messer, of the Panther creek re gion in Fines Creek township has a new one. Already moved in, but some work remains to be done in the interior. Also, the "Circulator" happened along just as the first steps were be ing taken toward a new home for Mr. and Mrs. Bi-yson Hannah in the same section. The two have been living I with Mrs. Hannah s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Messer. 16 From Haywood Enrolled At State Sixteen of the 2,1 51- students en rolled at State College, are from Hay wDod (Tounty. Huncombe leads in western counties with 47, while Clay and fiiaham are the only counties in the state not represented at the school. Statv College flotal registration reachetl a record-breaking high mark this fall as the college swung into a $1,400,000 building program. A miirlr ber. of. students were unable to make arrangements for lodging, but with the construction of four new dormi tories now underway, rooming space will be available for approximately 800 additional students next fall. Of the total registration, 380 stu dents come from states other than North Carolina and 11 Come f roil) foreign countries, and 1,703 of the 2,157 students are Tar Heels, Be Safe....Be Thrifty Insuiv now ami smiro your l'uturo. 'Insurance is the best invest ment you am make, anil it means that whatever happens you are .safe. Don't live in uncertainty. We will gladly assist you with your needs. H E S U RE INS IT U E L. N. DAVIS & CO. Insurance Real Estate Rentals Bonds TIIONE 77 -:- MAIN STREET CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and floral tributes during the illness and death of our dear mother, thanks. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Hogan and Family. ; Attend The Second Annual FFA f f fl )fik THURSDAY November 3rd OPENS I P. M. FRIDAY November 4th CLOSES 1 1 I M. At The Waynesville High School No Admission Charges tical to scrape and sandpaper it to a level and satisfactory finish. If it is made of flat-grain boards, it most UKeiy wm oe Dewer to nave new flooring laid. Consult a competent carpenter. Repairs On All Makes Of VACUUM CLEANERS and ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Dacy Electric Co. 10 Wall Street Asheville, N. C. We have weather stripping, can build you storm win dows, as well as completely "tighten" up your building in general. Be comfortable. Save fuel. See us. Junaloska Supply Co Complete Building Service JERRY LINER, Owner Lake Junaluska PHONE 263-J Build Now And SAVE I:'!
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