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ifEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDPORD. OREGOX, SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 23, 193i. FHA CAMPAIGN Before and After Remodeling rpUel with new miUrUl at Uttle changing the trim 1 Ilka wearing coat. Improving the Interior without I celluloid, collar with a new tall ault. Store Property Modernized v x ,f aMaV v, a DOES YOUR HOUSE NEED We THREE GROUPS COMFORT, VALUE ANEW ROOF? Federal Housing Loans Can Co-operation Of Industry, Financial Houses And Be Used To Modernize Lighting Of Residence Or Public Held Essential To Success Of Vast Plan. Business Property. PAGE SIX - M r. : " if 1 1 i 1 w ' h'y Upon tho co-operation of three elements Industry, financial houses and the public does the Federal Housing administration depend for the aucceas of Its gigantic property modernization program, aimed at alleviating distress In the backward construction and capital goods Indus tries. The first of these groups, namely. Industry, has been quick to endorse the government's efforts to restore activity to a field directly affecting more employment than any other. Virtually all branches of trade and commerce connected with building and property maintenance hav! pledged to Housing Administrator James A. Moffett their wholehearted co-operation In the Better Housing program launched this month from Washington. Hanks Are Busy Financial Institutions from coatt to coast have been oontactod by the Federal Housing Administration In an effort to acquaint them with the workings 'of the modernization credit plan, so that an early start on this brood program may be had. Ad ministration officials have received expressions of endorsement and prom ise of co-operation from these or ganizations. That the public's active participa tion In the movement will be forth coming la anticipated by the housing administration, By placing a guarantee against loss up to 20 per cent of the aggre gate of all loans, banks, trust com panies, building and loan associa tions and other lending agencies have been put In a receptive frame of mind for the approach of prospective bor rowers. The combination of the two simple credit terms for property own era and complete security for the financial houses is seen as provid ing a new and valuable link between borrower and lender. Need Local Help Vitally Important In the success of the government-fostered property im provement program will be the co operation offered by local communi ties. This, It Is felt, should come through chambers of commerce, cltl ' tens' associations and other- prgan lzed civic bodies. The Federal Housing Admlnlstra tlon Is urging every town and city In the country to organized and con duct local property betterment cam paigns, similar' to those conducted successfully In several parts of the country during the past two years, In such campaigns, property own ers may be fully Informed as to the credit features of the act, and have Impressed upon them the desirability of making needed repairs and im provements to their properties at this time. The Federal Housing Administra tion la preparing to give assistance to such local effort by supplying lit erature necessary for distribution to property owners, architects, building supply and other merchants. Pos ters, display, cards, new stories, speeches, and feature material will be available for publicizing the program. 4 Wb i Ut I- TrViy ry These JIIiiHirntlon show how a home, run-down In np pen ranee, can he completely traiiHforined Into an attractive, livable dwelling with a little mo(lernl.iitiftit operation. Farm Property Modernized Install I.ann 1aurets Several still or lawn faucets in stalled at various points around thn house will ellmlnnte the bother of dragging a long hone around In or der to water the lawn and garden properly. Cover Zigzag Murks It la ImpoMlbio to cover up zlgzng brush marks In the priming coat with the second coat of paint. For this reason, the first coat should be laid on as carefully as the second when only two coats are applied. It Is always better to apply three coats. ill- f ; i-mt', ' M J teJ.-Y:.:.&:HJu-',attL-.li: f-llilBS' The Improvement made on a farm house by modernizing Is graphically shown In these illus trations. Above Is the home as It appeared nfter the work wan com pleted, while helow Is the place as It appeared at the outset. t 1 3 . MD IN SUPPORT. OF Organized labor went squarely on record In support of the Federal Housing Administration In an appeal to all men and women of labor lASiied by William Green, president or the American Federation of Labor at the annual mid-summer meeting of tho executive council of that body In Atlantic City. , largely through your backing, of President Roosevelt's housing pro gram, that program Is now the policy and the law of the land, and Is in effort," said the appeal. "Under the law provision Is made for the freeing of 1 mine rum volumes of money, running well Into the billions of dollars for the repair and modern ization of existing homes, and the construction of new ones. "The immediate effect should be the employment of thousands upon thoimnnds of building tradesmen, of tradesmen who supply building ma terials, and rnllroad and truck men who land it on the Job. "The ultimate result should be standards of housing for our people better than any they have ever known, and In keeping with the wealth and the high ideals of our country. "Tho volume of work Is enormous. Once well under way, It should, now that money promises to be available, provide work for many years for the bulldnig trades, and moke life easier and better for the men and women of all trades. 'President McDonough. of the Building Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor, has called upon all building trades coun cils and building trades local unions to start the ball rolling through the intensive canvas of potential Jobs." Elsie de Wolf (Lady Mendl) Is writing her memoirs In her library at Versailles. Rewiring enhances the comfort, convenience, safety and value of real property. Federal Housing Adminis tration loans can be used advantage ously to modernize the wiring of the home or business property. The living room of the home or apartment may be equipped with a center celling light and four conveni ence outlets for floor, table and desk lamps and radio, all controlled by switches at the entrance. Two or more side wall lights should be at the mantel or other suitable location. A convenlenoe outlet in the middle of the floor, and one or more conveni ence outlets at the mantel or else where are desirable. . The dining room needs a center celling light and two or more side wall lights, all with three-way switch es at both entrances. A convenlenoe outlet In the middle of the floor, ana one or more sldewall convenience out lets should be installed also. E&ch bedroom needs a center cell ing light with a three-way switch at the entrance and bedside. Three side wall convenience outlets for dressing table and bedside lights, and a light! for each closet controlled automatic-: ally by the doors are also suggested. I For the sake of convenience, a bath room should be equipped with: A center celling light with switch at the entrance. Two side wall lights above the lavatory with a three-way switch at the lavatory and entrance. A waterproof center celling shower light with wall switch at tub. A aide wall convenience outlet. The kitchen could be profitably wired to accommodate one celling light with a three-way switch. It should have: A convenience outlet for an exhaust fan. A heavy duty range outlet (If an electric stove Is used). A clock hanger convenience outlet. A convenience outlet for a dishwash er, and four additional convenience outlets. Use could be readily found In the modern basement for: A celling or wall light for stair Illumination, with a three-way switch. A laundry center celling light with switch at the laun dry entrance, two laundry side lights, and two outlets for the washing ma chine and Ironing board. A recreation room center celling light with switch at entrance or wall, and a convenience outlet for a floor lamp, radio or other Item. A workshop center celling light and side light controlled from the entrance or wall, and two convenience outlets for machinery. Separate cir cuit for the furnace (If electrical equipment Is used), and a celling light at the furnace. Modernization loans made available under the National Ilouslne net may be used for making Improvements up to S2.000 on business properties. an c-xniuiiie oi now a mouermzine; operation transformed an old Here Is store. One of the very best ways to Im prove the general appearance of the interior of an old house la to replace the trim. In most cases, the trim on windows and doors has been In the house since Its construction, and is covered with countless coats of paint. Trim- is easily removable, and can be KTCHEN SAVES STEPS Kitchens have come a long way lnce the dingy old coal atove era. The up-to-date kitchen la a Joy to the feminine heart aa well aa a rest to the feminine feet. One way to add charm and aave atepe la to build a breakfnat nook at one end of the room or In any available corner. The expense la alight and the reault a bright little nook lor oreaKiasc, luncheon or even dinner. BETTER MILLWORK FOR THE Better Housing Program Built-in Cupboards For Home or Office Doors Windows Screens SPECSFY OUR PRODUCTS Always Better Than Most Ohtnlnahle through nil Medford Retail Lumber Drnlcrs or Direct from our mill. Padgham Planing Mill 1309 COURT ST. A HOME OWNER'S LOAN WILL MAKE IT POSSIBLE Why anticipate a winter of leaking roof, dam age to home and furniture when you can make a Home Owner's Loan to pay for the job? Get full details and an itemized expense sheet from us. It's easy you pay us with the money loaned you then pay back in convenient monthly amounts. Big Pines Lumber Co. Dependable Building Advice. Phone 1 Grinsted & Runtz Painting Decorating Phone 1658 We will give you information about the Housing Act. . . And suggest decorative schemes and color combinations for your houses. 101 Cottage Street lleadq pjr We h:rr "Vtlint It Take to Mo jjr '"" ' I'M""'"'- uarters AM. (JHAI'I S OF CEDAR SHINGLES COMI'IXTK I.INR OP CERTAINTEED ROOFING AND PAINTS LUMBER, WALL BOARD and BUILDER'S HARDWARE Cull at our office or Phone Bin fur infm-. motion on I lie I rrt enil Home Modernis ing flan. Mortcrnle Your I'looni nt Miniill rten WE RENT Floor Sanding Machines The Original Homo of Low Priced Lumber ECONOMY LUMBER CO. NEW FIXTURES WILL BRING CHEER TO -YOUR HOME The smart home that has plenty of lighting fixtures, and there are many now types which will make your rooms look newly beautiful. Soe our complete selection of wall lights, chan deliers, bed lights, porch and outside door lights. Modern and period designs to solect from at low prices. People's Electric Store PHONE 821 I I m rTsrr'ft III Vi-SiS ' Dl-t-l TT-. MODERNIZE! PUT MEN TO WORK A large part of your dollar spent for modernising will go directly for labor . . . Most of it will immediately return to channels of trade, stimulating all types of business . . . This added labor will also materially aid in the reduction of unemployed and lessen the public burden of relief . . . Improved value and appearance of property is another important result of this program which merits the support of the entire community. The FIRST NATIONAL BANK "A Departmentized Bank" No. Riverside at Court St. 212 West Main Phone 12 Tlione 594
