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Show SUNDAY. JUNE 8. 1952 Provo. Utah County. Utah 12 Foundation Lists Barometer Forjudging Quality Homes SUNDAY HERALD Open House Begins I oday At Avard-Vinnin- g Home in Edqemonv Area A contemporary farm home What requirements does a hous-views, summer fcreeiei. wirier fnf project bare to meet 'to gain sunlight, and the natural feature, the quality home award- of the'of the site, and to provide priTscr Housing Research Foundation, the 4or farm:? living, indoors and out. resaUatioa which recently p--j Efficient ut of' space; roorr.s the Vista Val - Verde' planned for more than one proved Ranches project la Edgemont for, wherever the award? j provision of ample, The foundation's . architectural ed, and easily accessible stars;-hoarof review, which recom- -' spares. mended bousing projects, for the The me of pea p!xnrr, err- award, considers many qualities ;claUy In small houses, in or.tr which are Important factors in1 make small rooms seem Itretr. creating superior value. Th foun-- j ' Provision wherever pen., tie, f dation hits these as follows: place tor such acuvl- - ?s ti Sit planning to take advantage Pace (CeeUnaed cf - po:i. as follows: "This proreview ject was commended for large, lota, attractive ed honorable mention in national Re- architectural character, excellent the Southwest by Judging search Institute, Housing Re- circulation, terraces with fences kitchens, on for privacy, search Foundation will go,topublic display in Edgemont compartmented baths, and built-i- n day. items." Constructed by Delmar C. Ken-n- many The over the nation, the hom was built by' Delmar C. JCen-t- h Housing Research Foundaand designed by Architect W. READY FOR PUBUC INSPECTION Here Ss an exterior view of . subdivisions and er reon by W. Rowe Smith, architect. It is located n a will which designed is architectural of display'. board the home tion's in go Rowe Smith, part Edgemont contemporary farm home orcnara Verde Val Vista of loveiy the Val setting against a new of alfalfa, with the Wasatch Verda Ranches Part k f the Vista view is composed of Thomas (nH.v -public inspection. mv . - for . . a. ....i j mountains looming in the bick ground. uuum 3920 682 North oi in East mention at. honoraoie Ranches juugmg given Archiproject project Creighton of Progressive Street. tecture Magazine, Talbot Hamlin at be held will the house Open of Columbia University, Douglas betwo-wea home for period Haskell, architectural .editor of ginning today22. and continuing House, Features-Cite- d and Home, Philip Hancock through June of the Museum of Modern Art, The home will be open to the and Frank Lopez, associate editor p.m. on week- of Architectural By public from 4 to 210 to Record. on 10 from p.m. days and Here are special features of John with men. These working Saturdays and Sundays. de-Vista Val Verde Ranches of the and all character of review is'houses Hancock Callender. top Institute Research Southwest It may be reached by driving the top-in .homes cited by the the project country uirse nereioiorc projects quiuurs north from Provo 2.8 miles to 3950 "ientiflc "search or sign, Purchasers of new homes built . Housing" Research Foundation: in those of valllb,e ony North Street (just south of the every' year and select of the Utah Valley Home Builders by the fciliUes sired are "Lots offering generously custom.built homes, jganization the exceptional merit. "The 'fact tnai Association, are in for a treat. This Edgemont ward chapel) on east and labora-- i p,.nsive are was and technical personnel N Ranches its (they r Verde Val Vista strrict v Provo. Canyon Road, then treatment" Includes a home ownof and in half-acr- e mention in iri.i to manufacturers, associs The Housing Research Foundagiven an Honorable of a mile. er's service policy and mainte individuals to assist tion, makes no charge for its serv acre an and sizes.) of its evidencetions, 1951 is superior nance booklet on how to take care Quality Award "Houses are designed and of stated C. W. them in both fundamental and ap- ices to builders or to the public. The Vista. Val Verde Ranches quality and value," the new Aouse. It Is all a part consideration careful with sited Foundadevelopments. It does not endorse products or plied research subdivision was. one of four pro- - Smith. Housing Research of the association' proof that pnod and orientation privacy. imffm ir tVi tion director. natinn in rf-pi,Thep rimary purpose of the insti- companies and it is not influenced- for builders stand behind ;thetr prod are and Plots the skillfully fully declared that enMr Smith and contribute is. . Dy fees for its services. It itute is to stimulate. honorable mention in the Merit ucts. landscaped. to conduct its public service to the expanding economy ot mis,abled Award given by the Southwest Housing Research Foundation's The Home terracea Owner's 1 Poll Service coun-paved and, friendly foreign.. educational program quality is rapiaiy by i .endowResearch Institute.: Housing Re- certificate of most . . : . a i and outdoor living. of instructions for facilitate hall- (country, manual cy, tiwjt coveted the Foundation". menu Diuintssmcu ouiinrss becoming """ comriDuiea Dy search tries, by yelping to "These houses are notable for new buyers will be issued regulare Deiter serve tirms sincerely interested: in new opportunities The comment of the board of mark in American housing. their ly hereafter with each purchase of complete private circunew and create to of proving the living standards public and a home, built by members of the and lation designed excellently American families. Utah ; kitchen. Valley Home Builders Asso Founded by Revere Copper and tlniaue among research Institu living-dinin- g with ciation. Welby R. Brown, president, "The area, in 1948. adthe Brass, Incorporated tions for its organization and fireplace corner, has announced. is Its DON'T MISS SEEING THE ministrative patterni Southwest Re- Housing Research Foundation and glass wall, Both policy and manual will be sloping ceiling by Crane Co. and should be very attractive and search Institute.' in addition to the now g available for Immediate distribu Cqrpora-tioFiberglas conventional scientific departments livable tion here, he said. They were de. "The other leading feature of veloped after over two years of (chemistry, physics,; biology, etc.). In" addition to its headquarters the interior of the house is the discussion has special' .coordinating- .divisions and study by the local a i .i i a t r t rj tuirun w to focus the attention ot tne scien- - nuj ioorionrs i largen number of group and the National Association the San Antonio. built-iTexas, items. tific staff on problems of publiclRoad. of Home Builders, with which Research Foundation has "Construction Is generally of local organization is. affiliated. ' the and industrial Interest. These architectural staff office at 33 high quality. The exterior apelude divisions concerned with The w. 4znd at., mew yoric city, rieia pearance has a simple elegance to customers covers a assurance troleum technology. specified of Foundation the that is. rarely encountered in a representatives six months after occuNew Techniques are located conveniently throughout builder's house, or any other period of pancy, thus providing ample time the country to serve both the home house, for that matter." for any defects to show up that a Through the Housing Research, building industry and the home should be corrected by the Foundation the institute is developy buying public. La builder. ( ing new .home building techniques "It is a written and signed stateand stimulationg the application of . . ment by the builder disclosing his scientific discoveries .to tne mer- in the good intentions, to take care of chant home building .business. The ;OW I ITIiTierS fO 3Q r e a s enable adjustments'," Mr. foundation offers merchant build-- . Brown said. ers and their architects advice and Exhibition House Vista Val Verde Ranches The manual. "Welcome. Neighcounsel in the preparation of their Issued in conjunction with bor," site and house plans. Its seal of he Utah County Sponsored by the guarantee, gives suggestions BLUFFDALE, Utah OJP) .certified quality design and its cer- - Chapter of the American Red tificate of approval are coveted j Cross, a Water Safety Instructors Searchers were dragging the,nd instruction on the proper care maintenance oi a new nouse. nonors in tne industry and provide Course will begin at the Park floodfswollen Jordan River anaExpected to benefit both builder Dom .an incentive io Duuaers w Kocne resort in bpringviiie on Saturday for a Bluffdale. Utah, Charles Sorrels, and buyer alike, it was designed to strive for quality and a mark of June 9. A course, it will boy, adPhone" 2378 North recognition and achievement for continue five days a week for who was swept away by theiver explain necessary and minorinfor32 L justments along with basic about noon Friday. j those who produce housing projects two weeks. of outstanding ' meMt and 'superior Young Sorrels was playing mation concerning newly constructDesigned primarily for instruc' ' scout teach- with five other youngsters along ed, homes. Vilal facts on how to tion of school leaders, jvahie. keep a new house new are InIn metropolitan areas, selected ers, and recreational directors in the river bank when he slipped cluded. into waters the north the of fundamentals of Just the proper for their' geographic Importance, the course offers senior Bluffdale Road. Authorities said According to Mr. Brown, interthe Housing Research Foundation certificates and water the youths had been thinning esting facts about such common assists builders in conducting an lifesaving ALL instructor certificates to beets and were waiting for a things as windows, plumbing, tilsafety exhibit of certified: quality houses those who ing, electricity, heating, hardwood qualify, companion. as a public demonstration of the asphalt tile floors, and roofing, 1 The said Sorrels and youngsters are simply explained to permit betSAND AMD GRAVEL qualities of appearance, perform- TWO WORKMEN KILLED over the river bank and ter stepped ance and livability which can be IN DYNAMITE EXPLOSION fell into the water. They said he A care. achieved in homes of moderate, BIEfMlNOHAM Ai ( I TP i "rw-- i?erH oiscussion or hairline cracks ., nv-- ' h '.' ; of the price. , workmen were killed and two crit away a companion who was try in foundations, settling house, problems of condensation In most communities certified iicaUy injured here Fridav nieht lng to help him. T""" quality houses represent the firstjwhen a dynamite charge exploded Charles Sorrels was the son of IT1 " LIVABLE HOMES along with valuable tips on opportunity for the average fam-- : prematurely in a" new sewer proj-il- y Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Sorrels - of cleaning, equipment, fireplaces, to purchase, at moderate cost.Iect 85 feet beneath the city. Kiverton, Utah. storage space, and many other items. EXHIBITION HOUSE Adoption of the service policy Mr. Brown said, is evidence of the (Open June 8 Thru 22) ' progress of the home building Industry. "With it we enter a new era of responsibility y to the public." WASHINGTON. UP) The gov- requirements on homes in thecent down on houses costing less ernment is expected early next $7,000 to 12.000- bracket so that, than $7,000. officials said, week to relax its last major credit the . differences within the price Rejaxation of Regulation X has control the regulation governing range will be less sharp. anticipated since the board down payments and mortgages on There is also a chance the board jbeert all credit controls on suspended homes. may remove outright the present automobiles, radios. TV sets and Officials said the Federal Re- requirement for at least 10 per lother consumer goods last month. serve Board will probably make GRAVEL SAND two major changes in the Regulation X: 3S7 kst Srd South Phen 1015 down' the minimum 1. Scale PROVO, UTAH down payments required on home FULLER'S FUL-COLfl n with benefit the purchases, major SAND, ORAVCt, IXCAVATION CONTRACTOR given to more expensive houses. "and 2. : VSmooth out"! down payment i award- part ef a project recently well-landscap- ed v well-design- ed weU-ostra- er PRACTICAL and COLORFUL Floor Tils Used in two-wee- a a Institute Develops New Home Building Methods ek Here Are Special Builders Here Adopt Home Service Policy Foundation : HOMES CO'.IPAUY'S LIVADLE EXHIBITION HOUSE i i3 KEflTILE non-prof- it ed two-thir- one-quart- ds er r1 u - SO EASY UOYJl v - "Well-locate- f i YOU d, OWN to iNSTAtt KEIJTILE FLOOR - AND SAVI MONEY! lm-th- -- ntidt NKhe4 tile-floor- ed - 'Trewet, Kmit; Awl, n. Owens-Cornin- 10 cubic foot upright yotf I tee I, CWHi Umm Ch!k. MVS lrvcV.w ! : I well-designe- d pe-;i- ts u Riverton Boy Drowns In Jordan River Red Cross Awards , UScdIi Appliance 0. ( 30-ho- ur , ist : life-savin- -- g, for .m-K- C0MPANYS m easy-to-cle- tilecant wear c2 Come in today and ee bow little it costs to install your own Kentile Floor. an ar II tie AapJU 0 7t . Government Expected to Relax Regulation On Down Payments, Mortgages for Homes by to th back cf each hours Um your tpert-tito beautify any room with an Kentil Floor, . that won't show dirt or stain-..in t floor that a long-weand new4oolcing stays fresh because colors go ri ght through AfJDERSOiJ CO. LUMBER Sovth and 2nd Watt 73 S Utoi StH Pra-- self-impos- - INSPECT . FULLERS M&1DERS OF 3 ' . s . DEL KENNER i .. . I - AND HIS LIVABLE HOMES lesearcli inslHul AS HAVING ONE OF THE 4 BEST PROJECTS IN THE UNITED STATES . . . THIS" AWARD WAS BASED ON LAND PLANNING AND HOUSE DESIGN j Sde the Nov; Vista Val Verde Hom& Now On Display WaM Beaman Royal Henderson C. A. Anderson Reno Memmort Ray .Taylor Was Carter Caorgs W. R. B. Carter Brown Alma Wright Spencer Grew Allan M. Johnson Art Adamson Frank Canfield Jack Craghead A. K. Brainholt E. J. Mower Logan Bennett Richard K. Hatch Ivan Henderson J. E. Angus Hyd Taylor, f H. E. " iMJ ? : - llJ BY LIVABLE HOMES CO. ,; Johnson Lawrence Pratt - '"m ''EXHIBITION HOUSE" r ... .- GXTOZO CfOUP AT in Tlie'So ufhvttl if USEb IN. THEIR ON BEING SELECTED BY ! ENSEMBLE PAINT HAVE BEEN '' As socicitioii - - UijjJ,. ARCHITECTURAL EEFl-CTIVEL- Y , NEW" ed OR CONGRATULATE BATHROOf.l COLORED and BEAUTIFUL THIS Vkrm Veil Verds VISTA VAL VERDE RANCHES Congrafulations on Receiving The Housing FoundationV Seal SEARCH . of Approval FULLER PAINTS O IT? si cv Phone 3650 0 giANE OXFORD GROUP PLUMING FIXTURES FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING y SEE OR CALL ; , r- 7 DITTOS B 35 N: 2nd West FEATURING QU ALITY m JUNE SHi. TODAY, ' - . XJiJ 335 4,..-,Jf- c-J r 4 r-- 7 rt . - jt. , MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS West OnUr Provo, UUh -- n Si Phon c--i 2 j |