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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 15, 1961)
& A SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 1961 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. ORE. WW" M "V L2)U an Ji 1 1 u an HIT in Mobile Home Living Is For You ECONOMY Retired persons, as a rule, because of sharply lowered Income are economy conscious, They must seek a way to stretch their dollars.. Income now Is derived principally, from pensions, re tirement funds, Social Security. And yet, in making an adjust ment, there li the desire to maintain a housing accommodation comparable to their former standards. A mobile home allows them to do this for here is a form of residence that offers a new satisfying, exciting way of life. MAINTENANCE Upkeep Is minimized In mobile living, a fact which appeals to retired couples who wish to spend a greater proportion of. their leisure time on hobbies and recreation. Yardwork and lawn care Is substantially lessened because of the compact size and layout of the individual sites, Usually, caretaker service is available free to the tenants or for a small charge. However, many mobile home residents prefer to'indulge their green thumb to a limited' degree and beautify their space by planting shrubs, flowers, and small trees. FRIENDSHIP One of the major attractions of mobile home living for retired persons Is the friendliness they find in the modern park com munity. They discover that It is easy to make friends as a result of the group activity and recreation programs provided by the park. This factor of participating In social events with park tenants creates a "neighbor-spirit" that quickly dispels loneliness. In sociological surveys, mobile home residents reveal that in their former homes or apartments they did not have this opportunity to meet such a wide range of friends of similar Interests who help them enjoy retirement to the fullest. f if you are retired if you are approaching retirement age if economy is important to you if you want to meet congenial friends if you want to live graciously OWNERSHIP Many couple, because of limited income and mature age, are precluded from purchase of a conventional house. A mobile home permits them to own an attractive residence at a sensible cost without the problem of being saddled with burdensome financial commitments. The average contract is only six years, as compared to the 20-24 years for a conventional dwelling. . The one low monthly payment covers everything including fur niture, beds, major appliances and carpeting. ' RECREATION Accompanying the change in housing needs is a subtle but noticeable change in preference for recreation. There is now the desire for social activity of a more subdued nature with people of similar age levels and similar interests. Most modern parks provide the type of recreation and planned social activi ties that appeals to older age groups! dances, community events, scheduled group functions, cards, hobbies of all sorts, shuffle board, croquet, swimming pool. The modern park has these and many more recreational facilities. No other type of resi dential development can offer so much. MOBILITY Probably one of the greatest advantages of a mobile home is its mobility. Although moved very infrequently, it does possess this outstanding facility which is not present in conventional dwellings. At time of initial purchase and at any time there after that re-locaton is necessary, experienced drivers with specially equipped trucks are available to do the job at a nom inal cost. LOW INITIAL COST Cost of a mobile home ranges between $4,500 and $10,000, depending upon the type of furnishings and model. National average Is $5,500 compared to the high cost of conventional homes from $14,500 to $25,000. Financing is quickly and easily arranged. Any qualified dealer will be glad to advise and take care of all details. Usual terms are V to Vi down and balance in eaiy monthly payments spread over a period of six years. Monthly payment on a mobile home which costs $5,500 would be approximately . $62.00 after down payment. 0,0 rou know ruAr tests . Ve ,n mobile f,0m . e. - mes "i the $'Xfy Per ceo, . , . cenr 8r , of mobile f,- Cf,Urn-goer, and ? Th"ob;,eho ' . . fhanl'0oonew ' Parfes re buil, eac. rh , reac"year? Your Friendly Trailer Dealer For The Best Buys In New Trailers and Mobile Homes LARGE STOCK OF TRAILER SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES WE SERVICE ALL MAKES SOUTHERN OREGON TRAILER MART Phoenix, Oregon KE 5-1331 TRAILER VILLA Mobile Home Living At Its Finest1 0 Vacationers Welcome "Better Buys on Better Trailers' POOLE'S TRAILER HOMES INC. Paramount Great lakes Flamingo1 Expando Elcar 1122 So. Riverside SP 3-3732 WALKER THE WEEPER ABC KIT HOLIDAY HOUSE BOLES AERO ZENITH SHASTA ANDERSON'S TRAILER SALES 4385 So. Pac. Highway Medford KE 5-2592 Angelus Talisman Jewel Silver Streak Deville Henslee "Southern Oregon's Oldest Mobil Home Dealer" EN LIND MOBILE GARDENS Walking Distance fo Town Overnight Welcome 5 SP 2.9251 Morrow and Biddle Rd. SP 3-278! 1243 Scj,. Riverside SP 2-8239 fl 833 W. Jackson Blvd.
