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Show WEEKLt , ...4AL, NOVEMBEr. . .?, 1377 Davis Home Cost: Keeps Going Through The Roof By GARY R. BLODGETT The cost of homes along the Wasatch Front are going out of sight, according to a Front Regional Wasatch Council (WFRC) preliminary' report on housing. BUT AT the same time, Ron Wertz of the WFRC staff told the Wasatch Front Council that more than 175, 000 new family housing units will be needed by 1995 to kuep pace with the population grow th. Referring to the spiraling cost of housing, Mr. Wertz noted that the cost of a new home has increased 102 percent, and the cost of older homes have increased nearly 75 percent, in the last 12 years. he said, MEANWHILE, the average family income has risen only 47 percent. Half the families in Salt Lake County cannot afford to buy the average home. he said, This conclusion, was reached by using the average income figure of $13,000 per year and the average home cost of $38,000 for 1976. rule monthly house of thumb, payments should not exceed a familys monthly income. But he added, The average family making a down payment of five percent and paying an interest rate of 81;2 percent, would have house er payments come. exceeding their monthly one-quart- of in- THUS, families end up spending more from their monthly income for housing than they should. This, of course, necessitates cutting back on other expenditures," he said. "But many families are not The son of a Layton couple has been selected to receive specialized training after cutting back and are greatly their budgets, getting into financial troubles because of the high cost of their home. completing Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. AIRMAN Nathan J. Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Harris of 1016 East 400 South, studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Completion of this training earned the individual credits HE SAID that the study being conducted with the aid of realtors, developers, money lenders and housing also had their authorities preliminary findings: -- Davis County will need 9,51X1 more housing units by 1980 and 38,238 additional units by 1995, estimating that there will be more than 70,000 homes in Davis County within 20 years. towards applied through The Lakeview Business and Professional Womens Club will hold their monthly business meeting on Nov. 17 at the Roy Elks Lodge. -- DAVIS AND Weber Counwill continue to have a ties home building boom for several years with the building pace being about the same in both counties over the next made by contacting the hostesses for the meeting: Mrs. Lillian Clark at 773-221- Mrs. Carol Smith at or 7 376-898- JIM Christensen, Social Service Director of Weber County, and Dave Mullen, Social Service Director of Davis County are the guest years. -- However, the construction have the capability to keep pace with will speakers. The topic is the housing needs. HIT by Meet BPW Will todays prices. -- HARDEST NATHAN J. HARRIS School. financially afford a home if they had to buy that home at Child Abuse, a subject that is causing much concern both locally and nationally. A special film on child abuse will be shown. THE meeting will be open to anyone interested in attending. Reservations can be the housing crunch are the derly and others on fixed comes. Young couples are in science degree the Community tend the Air Training Commands dental helper course. THE AIRMAN is a 1977 graduate of Murray High homes along the Wasatch Front would not be able to industry an associate College of the Air Force. The airman now goes to Sheppard AFB, Texas to at- -- HOUSING costs appear to be on a continued increase that is not expected to ease within the next few years. -- Many persons now owning 20 HE NOTED that as a Names N. Harris To Receive Training A.F. elinal- so finding it very difficult to purchase homes at todays and it may be even prices more difficult in future years. Mr. Wertz said the WFRCs responsibility to spiraling home costs will be to establish goals, coordinate regional planning, be a clearing house for home construc- tion data and to monitor housing assistance and KING OF THE POUND legislation. RAMADA INN Furniture Sale This pedigreed Great Dane is one of the largest dogs ever to be housed at the Davis County Animal Control Center black and white male is in Fruit Heights. The for sale to a family who likes large dogs and has the backyard or country site to accommodate him, said Jerry Lofgreen, shown with the big dog. He said the canine is is good with older people and has his shots. Pedigreed papers are available. Cost of the dog is $35. For more information about this and other dogs at the center call or Extension 256. Boxspring well-traine- 376-835- 295-239- 5 & Mattress Two Pieces Simmons Hotel Firm 4, $595 0 Percale Sheets with Mattress set Mrs. Janie Heaps hosted the Fine Arts Club at her home Tuesday evening with Mrs. Norma Preece as cohostess. The book, Noisemakers Inn by Zipporah Stewart was ONLY $219 95 Our best telling farm taw!. reviewed by Mrs. Sylvia Powerful 3.3 cu. in. angina bar & chain 16" sprocket-tiChain BrakaHand Guard 129 South State, Clearfield - 825-277- 7 376-426- Jim's Sport Center 1731 So. 2000 West, Syracuse 825-277- 7 Lake City for Christmas shop. On Nov. Lois Stephens, Kaysville Rotary Tours Business their regular 29, Mrs. Mrs. Roetta Horsley, Mrs. Rebecca Ashbaker and Mrs. Chloe Slade will donate their time and services to wrapping gifts for the veterans for the Christmas Gift Shop. Mrs. Serena Hyde entertained the Kays Creek Camp of Daughters of Utah Pioneers at her home Thursday afternoon. Two lessons were given, one by Mrs. Ruth Roueche and Mrs. Pearl Higgs, np The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 met Monday; evening at the home of M s. Rebecca Ashbaker for thur Elliott. Mrs. Caroldene Taylor and Mrs. Bonnie Crawley were assisting hostess. The evenings program was given by Bettys Crafts. RoThe Kaysville-Layto- n tary Anns met Friday in Salt 7 annual luncheon at the Lions House in Salt Lake City. Members of the Orchid Club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Lynette Rackers Western Auto 116 Gentile, Layton - their $1.50 each Lake City for their Christmas. They will furnish cookies for donate gifts and help wrap Christmas gifts, for the gift On Dec. 2 they will hold Had-fiel- various projects for the Veterans Hospital in Salt their cookie jar as well as there. ing. Rackers Western Auto regular business meeting. They will participate in the building and the displays Mrs. Mary Talbot entertained the Mountain Road Neighborhood Birthday Club at her home Thursday even- Ask about our carry casa or extra chain deal. p luncheon meeting at the restaurant in ZCMI followed by a tour of the LDS Relief Society Also Student Desks --- Chairs -- - Lamps -Tables Rockers Carpet -- Drapery Sofas Chests and much, much more - - - Intel Sales 562 W. 100 N., Bountiful 257 West South Temple S.L.C. PUBLIC INVITED . m on lessor! ton ay east preschool i I extended hours enriched curriculum qualified personnel for the parent who wants more than just day care for their child 376-033- 8 l ( l The Kaysville Rotarians met at the Davis High School cafeteria Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, for their regular with dinner meeting President Cecil Hough conducting. FOLLOWING dinner, they were invited to take a tour of Sanders Associates Inc. located at 10 West Center Street, Kaysville. David Sanders conducted the tour of his new business establishment and also showed films and slides of his business procedure which was very interesting and informative. ELDON Frost was program chairman for the evening, np Assists Unit To Capture Top Honors Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sergeant Gerald E. Harper, whose wife, Peggy, is the daughter of Mrs. Lois Riggs of Layton, helped his Hill AFB team capture top strategic unit honors during the recent Air Force Reserve (AFRES) Vehicle Roadeo held at Norton AFB, Calif. CHIEF Harper is an air freight superintendent at Hill G3GE0D 2 GERALD HARPER with the 67th Aerial Port Squadron. An AFRES first, the three-da- y n competition involved teams selected from ten AFRES aerial port squadrons through the U.S. ten-ma- FREE QTS! Of With Purchase of Any COCA-COL- A LARGE PIZZA! And this Coupon! 1 QT. Free With Small Pizza Purchase! And this Coupon! 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