Plano Daily Star-Courier from Plano, Texas • Page 6

Page 6-Section l-Plano Daily Star-Courier -Sunday, January 13, 1974- Building Industry Healthy In Metro Area Despite reoccuring shortages of materials and some unfavorable financing conditions, the residential building industry in the Dallas metro area is generally healthy and may experience an upturn in 1974, according to a local housing industry executive and a noted economist. Roscoe Newell, president erf the Plano Division of the Home and Apartment Builders Assn. of Metro Dallas, cites such factors as the Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Airport, and overall population gains as contributing factors in the continued growth and economic stability. Newell noted that population and employment gains of the 1960s are predicted to continue through the 1970s. During the he noted the metropolitan area population increased 38.9 Kinney Honored By Insurance Co.

Pete Kinney of 1421 Hillside Dr, has been honored with an award marking 10 years of association with the Farmers Insurance Group. Making the presentation was Harold Jarvis, division agency manager. support and loyalty to the principles of service and integrity upon which this company was founded have contributed much to its growth ami stated Robert E. Early, in a letter of congratulations. such as you, who have had considerable experience with us are a valuable asset.

Your con- scientious work during the past 10 years has indeed helped to make a reality of our slogan he concluded. Founded in 1928, the company is one of the largest insurance organizations with five million policyholders. Companies making up Farmers Insurance Group are Farmers Insurance nsurance Exchange, Fire Insurance Exchange, Mid- Century Insurance Company, Farmers New World Life Insurance Company, and Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company. percent. At the same time new housing units increased by 41.5 percent, with 91,575 single and 101,997 multifamily dwellings constructed.

Forecasters call for a 35 percent or more increase in the population of the six- county metro area from 1970 to 1980. during 1970, and some 79,190 single and multi-family dwellings have been built in the metro Newell said. He pointed out this is an average of 26,295 per year, representing a 30 percent increase over the average year during the new airport is without a doubt a substantial factor in the entire Newell added. should continue to help accelerate demands for housing not only in the towns closest to the airport, but all of those in the metro Even with continuing high interest mortgage rates, 1974 should I)e a better year for the industry, according to Dr. Arthur Smith Speaking recently before an HAB audience, the Dallas economist noted industry estimates of some 1.5 million units teing constructed in the U.S.

in 1974. He puts the figure closer to two million, however. He also had some advice for potential home buyers. Dr. Smith said that now was the time to buy, basing his advise on his prediction that inflation will continue in 1974 to the tune of seven pc'rcent.

He said, however, that even at pine percent mortgage interest rates, the purchase of a new home should receive consideration in view of continuing inflation. Thirty-seven states ban bald tires. now PEAK AHTI-FREEZE GAL. Limit 2 Cases Per Customer WELL'S FARM STORE GARDEN CENTER I 424-8516 2 Miles North On Hiway 5 Exit 31 at Freeway All in the Family Teaching became a family affair this week for Ted and Carolyn Dickey and sixth grade students at Christie Elementary. By chance Ted and wife Carolyn found themselves teaching the same science class at the school, he as a volunteer anatomy instructor and she as a substitute teacher.

(Staff photo by Newman) Collection Highest Ever LOOK AT YOUR SAVINGS Revenue Figures High When you save at First Federal Revenue collected by the Collin County Clerk's office jumped from in 1972 to $148,253 in 1973, according to County Clerk James Webb This represents the highest figure ever collected by that office, according to Webb During the past 12 months. ACS Seeking Contributions For Research A giftof life in the form of a contribution in memory of a loved one will help support the American Cancer program in the conquest of cancer. These memorials may he made in any amount the contributor desires and will honor the dead as well as help the living Mrs. Viviennie Andrews of 1725 Westridge Dr. will accept such memorial checks, or cash payment may be made directly to her.

A card of recognition will be sent to the family of the deceased. For information call 424-0614 The American Cancer Society solicits the cooperation of every individual in its search to conquer the dreaded disease Great advances have been made over the years and with continued support and constant research a discovery to stop cancer will become a reality. Mrs. Andrews was appointed memorial chairman by Mrs. D.

Lawson, 1974 residential campaign chairman of Plano the office issued a total of 181 marriage licenses, a substantial increase over the issued in 1972. There were 212 probate cases handled by the clerk office during the year, and each one had to be filed and pnKessed. Webb said there were 27.472 instruments con- eerning land titles filed during the past year, an increase of 2.7(Ki over the past year Collin County also showed an increase in population efiLJLfl.R> 8 I through natural means in 1973, with 752 births recorded and ,504 deaths Webb further reports there were 65 mental cases handled by the county during the year. and financing statements handled totaled 5.625. The big trend in shooting preserves in America is to cater to the whole family, with the addition of fishing, archery, clay target shooting and nature trails, according to the National Shooting Spirts Foundation.

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