The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 27, 1935, Page 9

q All Local Builders a ea: BOOM CONTINUES AS CITY COMMISSION + PONDERS PROBLEMS Question Is Whether to Enforce Restrictions Contained in Ordinances MORE APARTMENTS PLANNED indications Are That Local In- ‘* vestors. Will Launch New gy Enterprises Soon Continuation of building activity, ‘with every artisan in Bismarck busy, was the high light of the week in local construction circles. Building permits issued during the last two weeks totalled $16,600, in- cluding four new homes, and bids thave been asked on several others on which construction will begin shortly. Meanwhile, there are signs of a re- surgence of investment building, at east two apartment houses with a value of $15,000 each being under wonsideration by local persons with surplus funds. At the same time the building spurt thas brought before the city commis- sion the question of whether to en- force or to ignore the city’s building ‘and soning ordinances, particularly ‘as they relate to apartment houses and interior alterations to transform one and two-family homes into wuildings. apartment bi ! Matter of Necessity * In 1930, when the depression struck, wome houses were vacated as fam- ilies “doubled up” and for a time @tood empty. ‘Then, as the city resumed its growth, these again were taken and meed developed for more. This was ‘answered by the construction of Dasement apartments and other alter- ations in homes already built to make _foom for more families. Many of these alterations were ‘gainst the letter of the law limiting ‘partment houses to certain areas. In discussing the matter, the city commissioners agreed that more housing facilities were imperative and that in view of the condition of the financial market, alteration of houses already built was about the only way they could be obtained. Now, however, the situation is dif- ferent. The federal housing admin- istration and local concerns offer supply of relatively cheap money. The general situation has improved. There is no reason to permit further crowd- ing into what might almost be des- eribed as tenements or to permit the construction of apartments in areas designed for private residence only. As @ result, two different building enterprises have been held up, at Teast temporarily, because what were described as two-family homes were really planned as small apartment houses. Definite decision on what shall be done. probably will be made by the city commission within the next week or two. } Here Are New Permits Building permits issued during the last two weeks were: Frame dwelling at 410 First St. $3,000, Elizabeth Cordner, owner; George Larson, contractor. Frame-stucco dwelling at 807 Man- dan 8t., $5,000; Paul M. Shannon, owner; Robert Aune, contractor. Frame dwelling at 1021 Eighth 8t., $3,700; L. A. La Rue, owner; Richard Schwartz, contractor. Frame-stucco home in the 200 block on Washington 8t., south, with a 16 by 18 garage, $3,500; C. W. Finkle, owner. Extension for a grease and wash rack at 114 Sixth 8t., $450; Waldo Bryan, owner. Construction of three rooms in the basement of a two-family frame dwelling at 922 Sixth St., $800; Mrs. J. L, Kelley, owner. Addition to a frame house at 825 Fourth St. $150; Roy D. Kennelly, owner; Anton Nelson, contractor. Home Playground Is Benefit to Children A children’s playground in the yard where they can amuse themselves and bring their little friends to play in perfect safety is a desirable addition to the home. A playhouse of practically any size desired may be easily erected. A sand ox with clean bright sand is excel- lent for little children on warm days. A small pool on which to sail boats, @ swing, trapeze, see-saw, slide, and other kinds of equipment may be quickly and inexpensively installed. For larger children and .adults a concrete tennis court is an excellent recreational addition in any yard. The large smooth surface may be used for playing various kinds of games. It also is an excellent place for the children to roller skate, ride on bi- cycles, and play during practically any kind of weather. It dries quickly after a rain and can be used when the grass and soll are too wet to use sé : i E 3 rege brit FS iF el E Clean, siry spaciousness marks the room that follows the modern trend in design. A minimum of furniture without sacrificing comfart in the least is the motif in such interiors. The above photo- graph shows a living room done in the modern manner. Concealed illumination; wide, simplified window space with venetian blinds to control ventilation and light. Smart built-in furniture of distine- tive form. Additional spa- ciousness is ‘gained from the built-in mirror occupying the entire right wall. The living room illustrated is sugges- tive of how a home may be transformed in the modern manner, ‘ THE. BISMARCK: TRIBUNE, MONDAY, MAY 27, 1985 Busy on New Home Construction Beauty, Comfort, Charm Combined in Modern Interiors Shrubbery and Lawn Held _ Necessary to Real Home Improvement of General Ap- pearance Leads to Greater Value and Satisfaction Planting, pruning, and trimming shrubbery takes a prominent place in home beautification during the spring and summer months. In improving the general appear- ance of grounds about the house, dead branches on trees and shrubs should be neatly trimmed and either disposed of or stacked in a fertilizer bin where they may decay until usable as fertilizer. Not only should dead wood be re- Moved but trees should be trimmed in accordance with good landscap- ing principles so that desirable branches will develop. Elms, for ex- ample, used for street trees and along driveways should be trimmed so that they will gradually develop a spread- ing top like a giant umbrella. Spruce is most effective when developed as &@ towering green spire. In general, street trees should have over both walks and streets. Trees begin with a wide spread at the jground line. Then the gradually hibit of landscape perfection. Should Have Protection Because of the length of time re- jquired to grow trees to desirable shade-tree size, they should be valued by the home owner, and every pre- jcaution should be taken to protect them. If the folisge last year did not have a thrifty growth and na- tural color, it is possible that the roots should be fertilized. In other cases, where decay has started in the tree trunk, it may be necessary to have an expert tree surgeon remove the decayed parts and reinforce the trunk with concrete. It is often ad- visable to bolt various branches to- gether near their dividing point to prevent a tree from splitting, while lin other cases steel cables are ex- their trunks trimmed to uniform) tended between various branches to Landscaping Gives Charm Landscaping of grounds about the home is eligible for modernization credit as provided by the National Housing Act. The two photographs bilities of beauti- home. height and sufficiently high so that|prevent them from breaking off dur- there will always be ample clearance |ing severe wind storms. After existing trees are properly located on lawns, especially where/conditioned, the shrubbery trimmed, there is sufficient space for the na-|and dead stock removed, then the tural spread of their branches, are|home owner may do required trans- More attractive when the branches planting and obtain such additional stock as may be needed from a nursery. He will then be able to ob- tapering effect of the tree from thejtain beautiful landscaping effects as ground to its top provides a rare ex-|the flowering plants burst into full bloom and the foliage develops into & variety of lacy patterns. Flower beds and rock gardens should have the soil around existing plants cleared of litter and needed additional rich soll and fertilizer] "8. added. Occasionally acid soil needs neutralizing. may be done at this time with hardy perennial plants, care should be taken not to expose tender annuals prematurely or until the home owner is reasonably satisfied that they will Not be subjected to a late frost. ‘The lawn, of course, should receive careful attention and should be cleared of all litter, sunken places filled with fresh soil and humus, and fertilizer added as needed. Spring is also an excellent time to remove un- desirable weed growth from the lawn. Credit for doing needed landscape work is insurable under the mod- ernization credit plan of the Federal Housing Administration and is ob- tainable from any approved lending agency. This makes it easy and con- venient for owners to beautify and increase the value of their proper- ties. when climatic conditions are most favorable for plant growth. Building Costs Are Below Those of 1929 costs in Bismarck are uilding shown here give |about 25 per cent below the peak an idea of possi- {reached in 1929, according to informa- tion compiled by a Chicago concern fying the modern |interested in this question. Walks, shrubbery, |cost of building lily ponds, new {American cities, of which trees add much to | WS one, was 27 per cent lower than the beauty of the 2 1929 and 12 per cent lower than 1927. With the tide of building rising On the left is shown a cor- ner of the living room (pie- tared above) and also the entrance. Built-in bookcases, 8 sliding cocktail tray, mir- rors, cabinets, all are in- eladed with a minimum of space utilized. Late develop. ments in this form of deco- ration have struck a happy combination of charm and softness that in no way de- tracts from the advanced and refreshing effect. Modern floor covering in any of a number of styles, designs, and shades adds much to such an interior, Farmer-Labor Group Meets at Valley City Valley City, N. D., May 27.—(P)— About 75 delegates were present at the opening of the North Dakota Farmer-Labor Association state meet- ing here Monday. Dewey Beertsch of Marion, state chairman, presided. Resolutions will be adopted Monday afternoon. Howard Y. Williams of St. Paul, and Prof. A. G. Gamber of Valley City will address the meeting Monday night. Dan Emmett, composer of the long- popular southern song, “Dixie,” trouped with the old Al G. Field min- strel show when he was well past 80. A live oak twig, which President Calvin Coolidge planted at Sea Island, Ga., in 1927, now stands about 12 feet Three pieces of continental cur- rency, one issued in 1776, the others in 1779, are owned by Mrs. George W. Rollins of Forest City, N. C. Nearly 100,000 miles of pipelines carry oll to every section of the Unit- ed States. Electrical Wiring Using First-Class Materials Electrical Fixtures - Appliances Recommendations made cheer- fully upon request SERVICE ELECTRIC SHOP JOHN B. KOTTSICK, Prop. 117 Fifth St. Phone 85 J.S. FEVOLD Investment, Real Estate Sales and Rentals, City and Farm Property ~ Over Cowan’s Drug Store BISMARCK, N. D. PLUMBING “By Men Who Know How” Consult us on all Plumbing, Heating, Gas Appli- ance, Air Conditioning, Radiant- fire Heaters, Fire Extinguishers, Sewer Tile Requirements. H. A. THOMPSON & SONS Plumbing - - Heating Gas Equipment 205 Seventh St. Phone 64 441 Fourth st. w, B. SPOHN, Manager Bismarck Paint & Glass C Paints, Varnishes, Brushes, Wall Paper, Glass and Artists’ Materials Home of the JEWEL DOUBLE-QUICK HOUSE PAINT and other quick-drying JEWEL paints, enamels and varnishes HEAT LOSSES GUT BY IMPROVEMENTS IN WINDOW DESIGN Inventions Point Way to Improve Appearance and Reduce Operating Cost New inventions are doing much to reduce heat losses from _ butldings through glass. Just as the insula- tion of walls, floors, and ceilings, a comparatively recent development, increased efficjency of heating and reduced fuel costs, multiple glazing of windows now makes possible oth- er savings in fuel consumption. Interest of property owners is more widespread in this activity during the spring and summer months, since many glass installations are made during warm weather, according to building authorities. Loss Estimated It is possible that as much as half the total heat loss from a building may occur through glass areas, par- ticularly with the tendency toward the use of large and numerous win- dows in modern structures, With the Tecognition of this fact, multiple glazing and the value of glass ma- sonry increases in significance, be- cause it offers a major opportunity for the reduction in heat losses in winter. Several methods of window design and construction for minimizing heat losses have been developed, accord- ing to information furnished the Federal Housing Administration, which is insuring loans for the mod- ernization of existing homes and the construction of new ones. Storm sash is the oldest method in use. To be ef- fective these sash must be tightly fitted to reduce air infiltration to a minimum. A variation of the storm- sash method is the installation of two complete windows, each permanently installed and suitably weatherstripp- ed. Some experts consider the large space customarily used between Panes in both the storm-sash and double-window methods to be less ef- fective than a more limited space, such as approximately one-half inch. Modern Variation A modern variation of the storm- sash method is convenient in that: double glazing is used in ordinary double-hung or casement sash, the double glazing consisting of two panes of glass separated by suitable stops. Air within the space should be dehydrated to prevent condensa- tion between the panes, and the two panes should be hermetically sealed. A variation of this type of window is @ specially constructed double-hung or casement sash with a special rab- beted frame that permits the inner glass to be detached for cleaning the surfaces enclosing the deadair space. The resulting reductions in heat loss due to double or triple glazing, with approximately one-half inch air space between the panes, may be as much as 50 and 70 per cent, respec- tively. It has been estimated that more than 75,000,000 telephone conversa- tions are held in this country every) Ralph C. Forsythe “The ONE-TRIP Plumber” General Plumbing — Heating Gas Fitting Service 318 Main Phone 1887 (ist door west of ist Nat. Bk.) PHONE 62 for Black Earth, Fertilizer, Ash Hauling, and Garden Plow- ing. Wachter Transfer Corporation 121 South Fifth SPECIAL SUMMER OFFER Purchase a new furnace or air condilioning unit NOW, at our reduced summer prices. BUT don’t pay a single dol- lar until next fall. Then start monthly payments as low as $10, Positively no increase in the low government-approved financing charges. No charge for postponing payments dur- ing summer. Ask us to tell you about this remarkable offer. SUNBEAM WARM AIR FURNACES AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS €oal or Gas Harding Metal Works Telephone 999 110 Third St. 0. Phene 399 BISMARCK, N. D. Camp Chan Owapi to Open June 16 At Wildwood Lake Plan Three One-Week Periods for Boy Scouts of Mis- souri Valley Council Chan Owapi, Boy Scout camp for the Valley Area council, will open Sunday, June 16, Paul O. Net- land, area scout executive, announced Monday. Three periods of seven days each will make up the summer camping program. The first period, opening June 16, extends to June 23; the sec- ond period runs from June 33 to June 30 and the third begins June 36 and lasts until July 7. Situated on Wildwood Lake, nine miles from Wilton and Washburn, Camp Chan Owapi is in the heart of @ heavily wooded territory with a well-equipped waterfront and fine swimming and boating accommoda- tions, Plan Daily Program Plans for a full daily program of scouting and camping activities have been prepared under the direction of Netland. Daily scout routine will in- clude swimming, life-saving, boating, games, track meets, council fires, na- ture study, handicraft and hiking in addition to regular camp duties. Netland will have charge of each camp, assisted by a member of the Red Cross Life-Saving corps and a staff of junior and senior scout offi- cers. Renovation of the entire scout camp will be completed soon by a special group of local Boy Scouts. Scouts will take meals at the large mess hall and will be quartered in squad tents. In addition to the mess hall and kitchen there are three other frame structures at the camp. One is used as the handicraft lodge, another as officers’ quarters and the third as the hospital. Urge Early Registration Registrations for scouts will be taken at once, Netland announced. Sixty-four boys can be accommo- dated each period. As a special in- ducement to early registrations, a 50 cent credit at the camp trading post will be given every scout who mails in his full entry fee with his application before June 1, Scoutmasters having eight or more boys at the camp will be taken care of as guests at the camp and will be of leaders. CEMENT! Sidewalks, steps, curbs, driveways, floors, etc. No job too big—No job too small Ci all REINHOLD DELZER For Estimates Phone 1546 Free Pure Bristle Brush with Five Gallons House Paint (18% Ibs. to gallon) $2.75 fm. We defy all competition on this item. We have a complete list of mas- ter painters for your convenience. Vantine Paint & Glass Co. Phone 544 313 Main AUTOMATIC GAS RANGE Montana-Dakota Power Co. Bismarck - Mandan - Hebron ; Dickinson © given positions on the camp's staff ‘Troops preferring to use the camp alone, furnish their own food and do their cooking may do 80 at the rate of one dollar per boy, Net- land said. The regular camp fee for scouts from towns that are contributing to- wards the area budget will be $5.50 per period. Other scouts will pay $6.50 per period with at least one dol- lar of the fee to be mailed with the application. White-feathered chickens known as silkies have black skin, —e—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_— Phone 1326 for Ashmore and Ellingson | For estimates on painting, pa- | pering and decorating. Best ma- terials used. Work guaranteed. Patronize Home industry Consult Us Before Building That New House We are experts at built- in features and interior woodwork and practically all of our millwork is pre- pared in our own shop. AUNE Glass and Carpenter SHOP We are general contractors. We can handle your whole job for you. 614 Broadway Phone 205 SEE THE FRIGIDAIRE 30 EVERY MODEL SUPER FREEZER WITH THE | The Electric Refrigerator you buy should do two things: 1, Provide safe refrigeration be- low 50°. (No matter how hot the kitchen gets). 2. 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