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PJGE FOUE fEDFOKD MAIL TRIBUTE, MEDFORD, OREGON, TUESDAY. MARCH 5. 1935. 98 Per Cent of Home Owners Eligible for Loan Under Housing Act ' VALUE OF HOIS Maximum Loan Allowable On One Property $16,000 Less Than Third Homes Valued Over $4000 Fully 08 out of Try 100 owner occupied hornet In tha United States corns within the 20,000 value limit of the federal housing admlnlstra' tlon for Insured mortgage loans, aO' cordlna to the real property ltv Tentory couducted by the department of commerce. TJndcr federal housing regulations for Insured mortgage loans, the maximum loan allowable on any one residential property Is 16,00a or 80 per cent on the appraised value of tM.OOO. The turtle of vaiuca lor owner-occupied homes shows that only 1.46 per cent of the homes studied In the Inventory were valued at 20.000 and over, while the value of 0.40 per cent of the homes was not reported. Thin table further reveals that the average value of owner-occupied homes is 4000, with 39 per cent falling within this classification Nearly 18 per cent average 2500 and 54 per cent less than 12000. Less than a third of tne homes were above the 14000 mark, 17 per cent avcrnglng 40250 and 13 per cent 17600 or more. It was further shown that 64 par cent of these homes were mortgaged, the range being from 18 per cent In Frederick, Md., to 78 per cent In Waterbury, Conn. TO Regular Court of Honor for Scouta . of the Med ford district of th Crater Lake council was held last night at the court house. Don B. Newbury, chairman, of the Court of Honor for the council 1, acted a Judge. The last few courts have evidenced much work being done by acoute of the varloua troops In advancement from the lower to the higher ranks. At this court ten scouts were award ed second class budges, two first clans, three star and two lire. The complete Hat of awards made at last night's court follows: Second Class: Troop Ho. 7, Medford Robert Denver, John Eads, Douglas Jnnncy, Vern Kellcnbeck, Recce O' Neill, Jrunca Worricn. Troop No. 18, Eagle Point, Earl Harnlsh, Elmer Har nlsh, Herbert Pruott, Lyle smith. First Class: Troop No. 3. Medford Heed Cox, Troop No. 5, Medford, Armlne Lewis. First Class Merit Badges; Troop No, 8, Medford Bob Nixon, rending; Dale Roberta, rending. Troop No. 8, Med ford, Bob Densmoro, first aid, motnl craft, persona 1 health; Gerald Koe aee, athletics, personal health; Earl Whoelock, first aid, safety; Don Younger, civics, woodcurvlng. Troop No. 16. Medford, Irwin Doty, electri city, first aid, handicraft, physical development, safety, scholarship; Shlrrell Doty, cycling, farm home and its planning, farm layout, handi craft, physical development, reading; Raymond Miller, civics, farm home and Ua planning, publlo health; Ivan Newton, automoblllng, chics; Willis Pratt, animal Industry. Star: Troop No. B, Medford Bob Densmore, Earl Wheclock; troop No. 19, Medford, Raymond Miller. Life: Troop No. 16, Medford Ir win Doty; troop No, 8, Medford, Ger ald Keesee, Everything But TIw Tree Modernized rfep ,. frit CHERISHED TREES Better to Make . Repairs When Wounds First No- ticed Cost May Be In cluded Housing Act Loan The magle wand of the "reno lizer" Is responsible for the transformation shown In the home Illustrated here. While renewing the exterior wall fin ish, the owner also added more pace by enclosing a porch and adding a wing. Below Is shown the house before modernizing, while above la tha finished project. BETTER; E SPACE FARMERS BUYING WASHINGTON, March 6. (AP) Advances of four points In the Index of prices of farm products and two point in their purchasing power during the month which ended Feb ruary 18 were reported today by the bureau of agricultural economics. The farm price index woe HI and purchasing power 87, calculated on the five-year pre-war average of 100. The bureau said the February 15 purchasing power of all product was the highest since June, 1030, Mother of 20 Dim. HALIFAX, March o. (fa Mrs. Veronica Blrkey, 87, mother of 20 children, nine of whom aurvlve, died here yestrday, i Many new Ideas and Improvements In bathroom, fixtures have entered the general market during recent months and have figured In modern ization programs In various com munities, The Federal Housing Ad ministration hns been Informed. Compuctnoss, better appearance, better performance are noted In many fixtures with the most revolutionary Improvements being evident In lava tories and tubs. Two types of cabinet lavatories linvo recently made their appearance. One haa a cabinet under the entire lavatory basin whllo the other has a spurious cabinet undorneath tho right aide of the lavatory. These lavatory cabinets offer an Ideal place for keeping towels, clean ers, tnlcs, soaps, and toilet articles. Pew bathrooms hove enough cabinet space, and these cabinet lavatories supply this space in a most conveni ent place. While one of these lavatories stands alone as an Independent fixture, the other la made Integral with the tub both fixtures are made as one piece of enamelware. A full length five foot tub la obtained by providing foot epsce underneath the left side of the lavatory. The tub Is not of conventional de sign, but Instead Is wider and thus Is said to provide more space as a shower receptor. Another Innovation In lavatory de sign Is the creation of a fixture with a shelf back. This back Is hollow and contains the water for flushing the closet and thus eliminates the need for a closet tank. At the same time the shelf at the back of the lavatory offers a convenient place for toilet articles. Another new type of bathtub Is square, with the bathing compart ment cut across the fixture at an angle. Two roomy seat are provided at the corners of the fixture. Thus this modernlntlo equipment not only serves as a tub, but also as a foot bath, a child's bath, and a shower receptor. 8ttll another development In quad ruple purpose equipment la a fix ture only 4414 Inches long and 80 tnchea wide with a depression nine Inches deep at one end. This enables t the bather to take a sitting posture In the tub. AU valves can be operated without changing from the alttlng position. It permit the taking of a ; foot bath without removing the clothing. i Fick's Hardware HEADQUARTERS FOR 100 PURE PAINT mm B 131 Wan Main St. " " am. . . . ... J t . 4 Frequently, when a cherished tree dies and hsa to be removed, tbe own ers dismiss tne matter by wringing tbtr hands and saying, "It's too bs&. Little thought Is given the feet v it timely Job of tree surgery probably would hsve prevented death. Tree surgery Is often oonsldered ex pensive, and Ite benefits doubted. Few people realize that, properly done when the wound Is first discovered, the results of tree surgery outweigh by far the expense of It. Healthy trees add beauty to the landscape and value to the real estate. Neglected wounds, no matter how small, disfigure a tree and may lead to Its death. Broken limbs and wounds that reach the Inner bark offer an easy entrance to parasites, rot organisms and boring Insects. A large trunk wound may so weaken a tree that a strong wind can break It off. It ooste much less to repair trees when the wound is first noticed than It does years later when rot haa dou bled or tripled the size of It. But In either case, the first step Is to remove all decayed and diseased woid If the wound Is In a limb, the en tire limb may require removal. In the case of a broken limb, the wound must be cut smooth In preparation for treatment. Cutting tools must be very shsrp In order not to injure the living wood. It la absolutely es sential that every bit of unhealthy wood be removed to prevent further decay. As old wounds are often part ly covered over with a growth ol bark, the tree should be scrupulously examined for hidden rot. A trunk cavity should be eut so that It will drain naturally, and If a filling la to be used, the edgea ahould be under cut u possible, In order to hold the filling firmly in place. If undercut ting la Impossible, or if the healthy wood at the edges of the opening la so thin that It would dry out, nailed strips of wood can take the place of undercutting. The second step Is to sterilize and waterproof the cavity as soon as It la certain that all diseased and rotten wood has been removed. Creosote is a satisfactory sterlllier. A coat of tar or asphalt la effective for water proofing. Small wounds, such as tnoae left by the removal of a branch, may be creosoted and shellacked. Most treated cavities are best left unfilled, but If a tilling Is desired, the materials to choose from are ce ment, asphalt mixtures sad wood. It ahould be applied only by a trained person. Whatever method Is employ ed. It should be borne In mind that filling Improperly done la far worae than no filling at all. because should further rot develop from faulty treat ment, It will spread unnoticed. MODERNIZE KitcfieM iW Padgham PI 1309 Court St. YOUR home is Judged largely by your kitoh. en. A modern kitchen assures greater efficiency and comfort and can be yours at little cost. Permit us to estimate on the ne cessary work, and then obtain a Home Owner' Loan to finance the job. No obligation. ailing Mill Phone 521 Ship's Cabin Room i- .. ..... ' : ..'A i '' ' S1 Si ' ' . ' " ' -; 1 'I ' - ' . I Hi 1 k ' r The ships eabin" room, designed for the boy or young man of tho home, i becoming an Increasingly popular feature in modern house designing in America. The room illustrated above, part of a modernized demonslrallon house in tho Syracuse, N. Y., home improve ment campaign, allows how attic space can be converted in this way. On Burins Trio Air. and Mn n T. Steward left today for San Pran. Cisco where they will select merchan- (nj ior Annenne's Medford store and the new Klamnth Falls shop, which will be resrty for the grind opening within a few weeks, according to pinna. In cooperation with the Jackson Coun ty Chamber of Commerce's BETTER HOMES PROGRAM We Are Featuring MONTHLY PAYMENT LOANS To Build Purchase Modernize Refinance HOMES Medford Federal Savings & Loan Association 158 E. Main St.. Mndfonl Phone t05 RD Now! You Can Have Your Choice Between Two Famous Refrigerators LEONA AND WESTINGHOUSE WITH No Down Payment Easy Payments 3 Years to Pay Interest Only $5.00 Per $100 Per Year WE will gladly arrange the details of financing your new refrigerator through the National Housing Act . . . Here is an opportunity to enjoy the many advantages of elec trical refrigeration this summer and for years to come and pay in easy installments and very moderate interest . . . Make an investment in a Westinghouse or Leonard while this chance is yours I Come in! See the smart new Leonard and Westinghouse Refrigerators . . . The Last Word in Beauty and Efficiency. Peopled Electric Store 212 West Main St. Phone 12 9 1 rmn.if-.S ' CHECK YOUR HOIV IF What From Cellar to Chimney Top with a pencil in hand, begin at the front door and walk to the back! Improvements Are Necessary? You yourself can best answer these questions: 11. Fireplace Mantel, Flue, etc. 1. Roof 2. Chimney 3. Flashings 4. Attic Ventilation 5. Exterior Trim 6. Walls, Plaster, etc. 7. Closet Space 8. Floors, Tile, etc. 9. Interior Paint 10. Book Shelves, Cabinets 12. Joists and Subflooring 13. Interior Trim 14. Recreation room, Workshop, etc. 15. Rafters, Studding 16. Roof Sheathing 17. Doors 18. Hardware, Locks, etc. 19. Weather Stripvin Phone 7 20. Lathinr and Cupboards pieaW! Let Us Assist Ycu In PUnninff-Eimating Costs Selecting Competent Mechanics nrwi Props Materials PHONE 7 AND A REPRESENTATIVE WILL CALL AT YOUR HOME TIMBER PRODUCTS COMPANY 21. Insulation 22. Blinds, Shutters 23. Exterior Walls 24. Garage 25. Porch Floors and Steps 26. Stairways 27. Walks, Drives 28. Foundations 29. Basement 30. Exterior Paint End No. Central Ave. o
