Rupert Daily News
iday, Oetober 27, 1952

“ House Design
Competition
Opens Nov. 1

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“FOR BETTER BUYS IN BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES”

 

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t s 6 companys plang : Bog
Alta., wi 3
Defence Construction Brings sucht oe
i'million. Production at the end:

Cross-Country Cement Shortage *:s:0":." "=

By The Canadian Press The Daily News

Canada’s multi-million-dollar defence projects YR rs oot

are knoeking the foundations from under a great
part of home building in western provinces,

The federal government, ee aaa — snatd | HANDYMAN
SS the largest defence construction’ coring

| program in history, has become! ; : a :
BE0200m the cement industry’s No. 1 cus- * &. Mager, past president of HOME SERVICE

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tomer. | the National House Builders’ As- Painting and Decorating
Endless carloads of the vital sociation and a Winnipeg con- General Co
ntract
ees» |bonding material are poured) tractor, says the picture is be- —
* into giant new runways and ginning to “lock brighter.” ore
ag a | 4 similar building as armed forces! A letter he received from J. Building and Repairs
 OGxmO bases and facilities are expand- M. Breen of Montreal, president of all Kinds
2 _ ed. Hydro-electric developments of the Canada Cément Com-
Ce ee | e-aae-o sa and other heavy industries in| pany, said production at the P.O. Box 1670 Phone Red 894
» as the top priority category also, , en
ea } take a king-sized share.
ee ee ctisieniiaciatatell PESION a-216 Caught in between is the po-
Se ae 44/9 tential home owner. A Canadian |

 

 

“ Press survey shows a lack of! NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION 7
THE AUDRIAN, according to the working drawings, calls for |cement fer new homes and | | ‘

frame construction and an insulated floor slab laid over a cinder |apartment blocks im almost)

 

or gravel fii with no basement. Exterior finish ig planned to be .every major city in © western GENERAL CONTRACTORS

siding and asphalt shingles Canada. P.O. Box 1381 Pri

The floor plan consists of two bedroom: bath, utility room There’s plenty ef cement nee Rupert
living room, kitchen and a separate dinine room imported from the United i

Space is provided in the utility room for heater, coat and storage States, but contractors, if |

closets and a large supply of cabinet ver the

sai ane storage | Dossible, avid it because of | COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL - DOMESTIC
ment the cost—$1.25 2 bag at Van- CONSTRUCTION and MAINTENANCE

Omer tas ‘ , couver, $1.92 at Edmonton and
Jther features in this home include picture window, fireplace, $2 at Winnipeg

 

vestibule covered entrance, recessed

 

 

 

 

natn tub and the dining

space placed in the kitcher ‘ eae ae — eel — , _ — “
Wardrobe* clos@%s, with storage space above each, are used coaek sau Sudatie at the |
throngheut > i :

‘ respective cities. i e
Overall dimensions are 44 feet by 24 feet. Floor area totals The shortage of Canaaian ce- |
1,135 square feet while the cubage is 12 464 cubic feet ment, termed “serious” every-| CC IC

For further information about THE AUDRAIN, write the Small | where, has temporarily set back |
House Planning Bureau of Canada Box 1193, St. Johri, New | private house building. In some}

— a : “Saseecs eevee | Electrical Contractors

threatened with layoffs. Con-

5 00 / N M di struction officials say winter *
spect New, Modern 2irneo s sousta, iy x

nipeg and part of another 4,000. NEW CONSTRUCTION

Home on Open House Day *s

The cement is needed in Oc-

 

tober and November. Other- | ».
An indication of the interest being shown in i* Colt weather interferes
Se ae ‘ ; i ae ~. with pouring.

home-building in Prince Rupert was evident Sunday) However, there is hope that REWIRING OLDER BUILDINGS

: é than KAN oftivane in : nie “, Shortage can be eased, with the :
when more than 500 eitiz ns inspected the new home tng in sight before’ building 844 Summit Phone Blue 293
at 611 Fourth Ave. East. ¢-————_—_ | starts booming agaimy im the | i ems

Built by Eby & Sons for Dun-| PPOusht in from? Vancouver ane . : iiassieaaiedineiemmanecniiaai

can McRae, it is one of several The oe aie me in the many
constructed here during the past seencncee BE OVERS Comment
summer and, according to the | {'9™ the visitors and those con-
contractors, is one of the most 2U¢ting the tour said that work
modern homes in the city was all done by Mr. and Mrs
While there are many “extras McRae, who - nt their spare
in the”home, whith delayed the, _ _‘Comtinued on page 8)
completion time, a home of that . : :
size can be built in about four

  

COME ON RUPERT...
LET'S GET CRACKING!

      
 
         
      
    
      
      
     

 

pantie. , ARE YOU PREPARED WE READ THIS IN THE DAILY NEWS LAST FRIDAY:
On hand to show citizens

ag. the <= pee were LC FOR ANY KIND Wat, te letter ani “the cere.

toby. founder of the contracting sf

firm, and his sons, Bob, Don OF WINTER? en cea ae 7 aon =

and Buck ai.

ef the homes and offices have
been equipped with slois or
boxes.”

While Mr. Cote did not say

Explaining construction to a@
group of citizens, Bob Eby
showed how every bit of space
has been utilized to give the
owner plenty of cupboard space
and clearance.

A high ceiling in the basement
also has made it possible for the
building of a rumpus room,

With the exception of a smell
amount of matevial ull the

We've Waited Long Enough for House-to-House Mail Delivery.
DON’T DELAY IT ANY LONGER

LETTER SLOTS Instotfed $3.75 & UP

MAILBOXES
Made to Order and Installed

EBY & SONS LIMITED

“PRINCE RUPERT HOME BUILDERS”
Third Avenue at Cow Bay Phone Blue 156—or Blue 393

 

Have Your Furnace

lumber for the home was pur- Overhauled
chased from Terrace. To speed NOW
construction certain things were

Phone Black 884
For Free Estin.ate

     
    
  
 
 
    
          

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