Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1925, Page 17

REAL DISTINGUISHED PERSONS | HEAD “BETTER HOMES” Active Interest Taken by Members of Board and Council—No Efforts Made to Standardize Work, But Aid Is Given.. BY. JAMES FORD, Executive Director, Better Homes In America. \ ARTICLE 1L was noted in the ariicle last Yeek, the President of the United States is chairman of the advisary council of the Better Homes in Amer- ica, ‘and Herbert Hoower, Secreta ©of Commerce, is president of the or- ganization. 'The directors include Miss Grace Abbott, chief of the Chil- dren’s Bureau of the, United States Department of Labors Donn Barber, & fellow of the American Institute of Architects; Edwin H. Brown, presi- dent of the Architects’ Small House Service Bureau; Dr. John M. Gries, chiet of the Division of Building and Hous- ing of the United States Department of Commerce, and a nationally known housing specialist; Christian A Her- ter and Mrs. William Brown Melone: both editors of well known maga- zines; Mrs. John D. Sherman, preési- dent of the General Faderation of Women's Clubs, and George W. Wil- der. publisher. With the e ptions of Mr, Herter and Mr. Wilder, all of the directors are z2lso members of the advisory council The President sented on t Herbert HooVer, Secretary merce; Dr. Hubert Weork, of the Interior, and James via, Secretary of Labor. Distinguished Folk in Council. Julius H. Barnes, formerly presi- dent of the United States Chamber of :{Commerce, 1s a member of the ad- visory council. Dr. Katherine Biunt, president of the American Home Eco- nomics Association, is also a member, \as are Dr. Hugh 8. Cumming, Surgeon General of the United tes Publ Health Service; Dr. Livingston Far- rand, president of Cornell University, now representing the American Child Health Association and formerly ac- tive head of the American Red Cross; Mrs. Lena Lake Forrest, former pres- idedt of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs; Dr. Lee K. Frankel, chairman of the National Health Council; Mis l.ida Hafford, director of headquar- ters of the General Federation of Women's Clubs; John Thlder, manager of the Civic Development Department of the United States Chamber of Com- merce; Mrs. Francis King, honorary president of the Woman’ Farm and Garden Association; John F. Lyons, president of the 2 tional Federation of Music Club: Mrs. W. C. Martin, former president of the women's division of the Fader- ation of Farm and Home Bureaus; J Horace McFarland, president of the American Clvic Association; John cabinet dvisory is repre- council of Com- cretary John Da- Barton Payne, chairman of the cen-| tral committee of the American Red Cross and former Secretary of the In- ferior; Miss Adelia Prichard, presi- dent of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs: Mrs. A. H. Reeve, president of the National Congress and Parents and Teachers: Col. Theodore Roose- velt, former Assistant Secretary of tha Navy; Mrs, Charles G. Schuttler, gecond vice president of the American Country Life Association; Dr. Louise Stanley, chief of the Bureau ot Home Economics of the United States De- partment of Agriculture; Mrs. Clara Sears Taylor, rent commissioner of the District of Columbla; Dr. John James Tigert, United States Commis- sloner of Education; Lawrence Veil- Jer, secretary and director of the Na- Washington’s most beautiful residential section of detached Containing seven million feet of forest-covered land, homes. with six miles of improved streets. The Triangle of —between Connecticut, Massachusetts and Cathedral avenues. Over 200 homes from $15,000 to $200,000 built and under con- Actual improvements Wooded villa sites, struction. $8,000,000. homes, with lots from 50 to 1 St. and Cathedral Ave. Middaugh & ESTABLISHED 1890 Riggs-Semmes Bldg., Dupont Circle, Potomac 2200 Two types t 5 lights; floor plugs in every heater; large cellar; wash Builder a R L e 2 T L T2, U L 2R 7 27 227 T T e, by | New Bungalows Corner 10th and Hamlin Sts. N.E. (Brookland) . Prices Range from $8 and 6 rooms and bath each; every known modern convenience; open fireplaces; hot-water heat; electric rear porches; built-in refrigerators; ironing boards, Open for Inspection—See These Sunday JOSEPH C. ZIRKLE 203 Colorado Bldg. T771II7IIIII 7717 ELIIIIITII LI 2 17712 277, "ESTATE. tional Houslng Association, and Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, former president of the General Federation of Wom- en’s Clubs. Work Is Not Stanlardized. These are not just names lent to the organization of Better Homes in America. 1In practically every case not only .members of the advisory council,” but the organizations they represent, are active In forwirding the alms and attaining the ideals for which the better homes organization was formed and is being conducted. The manner in which each com- munity taking part in the better homes movement operates is not stan- dardized in eny respect. In fact, orig- inality in the demonstrations {s en- couraged. To stimulate ingenuity and wholesome competition, a number of prize awards in cash are made for the -best of various types of “better Rome” demonstrations following each Botter Homes week The committe which Judged the demonstrations in the 1974 campaign | consisted of Mr. Hoover, Mr. Barber, Dr. Gries, Mri Meloney, Dr. Stanley and Miss Harlean James, secretary of the American Civ Association. F t prize ($500) was awarded to the com- mittee at Kalamazoo, Mich.; second price ($200) to Atlanta, Ga., and third {prize ($100) to Greenville, S. C, for the city demonstrations. Among com- munities of less than 10,000 popula- tion. the first prize (§200) went toff Albemarle County, Va.; second prizes ($75 each) to Coxton, Ky., and Con- | | way, . and third prizes (§50 each) | | e Md.. and Fort Lauderdale, | | A 'special prize of 3200 was {awarded to St. Helena lsland, 8. C., |for the school practice hounse demon- stration there. Nineteen cities and |towns were included in the list of |those receiving honorable mention 1‘ll’um the committee. { New Haven First Winner. Small Stone House Will Last Forever Beauty, Durability, Econ- omy and Comfort Char- acterize This Fine Design. When the early settlers came to New England they bullt their homes of stone because it was near at hand and because it was strong to resist | the elements. Stone as a building material not only insures durability but grows handsomer with age. In | combining these two qualities our | forefathers were very wise, for no piece of work can give lasting plea ure without them. “Beauty res upon necessity” in architecture as well as in everything else. Beauty is never achieved by apply ing ornament. but through grace of | line and proportion—the silhopette of | the building. It cannot be gained as | an ‘afterthought, but must be an in- | tegral part of the structure itself From a good floor plan should rise a beautiful exterior. There is no other building material that has such # sense of being in harmony with all nature as stone. A stone house looks as though it were a part of the land- scape. The elements with seeming magic soften and meltow the exqui- site colors of the stones. and each passing _year brings to us a.new sense of loveliness, a new sense of satisfaction, a new inspiration to go on with our attainment—until we find the stone house that we bullt merg- ing into the home of our dreams, and every new flower or vine or ahrub, every bit of beauty connected with it, becomes a part of the growth of our lives. ? | The first year of the demonstration |New Haven, Conn., won first prize. In | {1923 this honor went to Port Huron, | Mich, | While the demonstrations are not |in anv sense standardized. the na- | tional headquarters furnishes to local | chairmen a “guide book” eutlining the | manner in which a local demonstra- tion may be organized, and giving considerable information regarding the Better Homes movement. Jt sets forth at some length why each com- munity should take part. For the { benefit of local chairmen, it is also set |forth that Better Homes in America {has followed these methods in accom- plishing its purpos 1. Local chairmen are appointed ’by national headquarters for each | community which wishes to partici- pate in the befter homes campaign | It is the duty of the chairman to | choose a committee to assist her in { carrving on the local demonstration. | 2.7 The local committee conducts an | educational campaign to further the | movement for better homes, securing | the assistance of churches, schools, | | clubs and other organizations—com- | munity support generally. mple Houses Arranged, | 2. Whenever possible a house or | houses are secured and equipped, | such as would be adequate for and | within the means of families with modest incomes. These houses are demonstrated during Better Homes Rooms Well Planned, This house is very small, though it has an appearance of substance about it that is attractive. It would wgek. & Other demonatrations—tor e (Continued on Eighteenth Page.) Perry PL. NW. | Vacant Near 14th St, convenient to the car lines and within walking distance of the Tivoli Theate splendid 2-story brick ; front and rear porches containing 6 rooms, modern bath, gas and electricity; property in excellent condi- tion; very desirable lot 20 ft. front, 100 ft. deep, Massachusetts Park Includes ‘what remains of Increasing Values home values exceed central and side hall Park Office, 32d and lots, 15 feet front. Thomas J. Fisher & Co. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 Shannon, Inc. |to be molded into insignificant form. | tractive old look about it 15 S o select from Moderately Priced 518 Crittenden Street Loeation, design, finish and construction should appeal to "~ 39550 On xolid ground with large lot. coloninl type with cement front porch, double rear porch sereened, oak floors entire first story inciuding pantry and kitchen; best of heating plants and electrical fixtures. Prox- imity to Sherman Circle, Com- plete in every detall. Leok at them today. room; Pittsburg automatic trays; attic; front porches WILLIAM 1433 K Street N.W. nd Owner D L e T L T2 T 2 e 22 7 T2, SEE THESE HOMES TODAY | Upstairs there are two bedrooms with closets, a bath and a sewing room. Windows are so arranged that a cross draft is obtained and thus perfect ventilation is assured. It need be, the sewing room could be used.for another ‘bedroom or a child's play room; or if the storage space and sewing room were thrown into one, it would serve as an excel- lent den or study. The house is 49 feet in width and 3015 feet deep; therefore, the desira- ble lot would be at least 75 feet across the front. To felect a lot for this design without old.trees on it would be a mistake; this type house Invites a setting as sturdy as itself, and such a lot s the only one that would be in keeping with this de- sign. Z Added 1andscaping ‘should be a bit formal and dignified, as suggested in the cut. Interfor decorations should be simple and in harmony with such an’exterior. Many ways of decorat- Ing might suggest themselves from the antique to the very modern bright coloring. . Whichever * your taste dic- tates, let the keynote be simplicity. Since the prices of material and la- bor vary so materlally in different Jocalities, we do not attempt to give an estimate as to cost, but suggest that you consult your local builder, who can give you detalled informa- tion as to the costs of your exact needs to be installed in this design. For information as to the procuring of the building plans of this design, No. 38, send stamped and self-ad- dressed envelope to the Real Estate Editor, The Star. (Copyright, George Matthew Adams.) Note that if desirable at times to shut off the upper portion, this plan provides complete living quarters on the first floor. be impossible to build any but a sub- | the house are quite secluded. By stantial-looking house out of *stone, | £losing the door at the end of the for the material itself is too dignified I'hall absolute seclusion is assured. This floor plan shows an arrange- Complete Kitchen. ment of rooms that leaves nothing to | The kitchen is complete in every be desired so far as convenience I8 |particular. The sink with the double concerned. It would be possible to |drain board is beneath the window keep the housework on the firat igo~ [ and shelves for dishes are close by, lone if the family were very small |so.that the dishes can be washed and Sometimes when a woman does her | slipped into place with little waste own work it i much simplified if her of energy A closet for kitchen bedroom is on the first floor. Such dishes is on the inner wall, close to an arrangement preciudes tirésome |the range. The refrigerator is near stair climbing. It is but a step from | the door leading to the porch so it the bedroom to the kitchen here, and | can be iced from the outside—at least yet the two are amply separated for | there need be no tracking across the comfort. kitchen floor. This house is entered through a | The outside wall of the little serv- picturesque doorway that has an at- |ice porch is of stone with a little The small | circular ventilating window. By stone terrace could be extended to the | building this wall, the apparent size dining room if desired. The ]v\'lng\(»f the house is increased and the room is directly at the right of the |porch itself is given privacy. There hall and the dining room is at the [is a large storage room or pantry left. A glance at the plan shows that | close to the laundry and storage room the bedroom and bath at the rear of | from the kitchen A SRS AN} FOR RENT Woolworth Building 12th and F Sts. N.W. Desirable second fleor space suitable for Dentist, Photographer or Business Purposes. Reduced Rental STORY & CO. 812 17th St. N.W. Phone Franklin 4100 S SIS oS TR s T e A T NEW BRICK HOMES Offered on Easy Terms DAILY FOR INSPECTION 1220 Orren St. N.E. Just morth of 13th St. and Florida Ave. N.E. Price, 58’850 Here’s what you get: Brand mew brick v location, splendid co: tion, all modern comvenlences, - including buillt-in SRrage, built-in refrigerator 1t bath; do porches 8 ft. wide, floors, ete. Your criticeal in- spection invited today. 1407 Trinidad Ave. N.E. Just north of 14th St. amd Florida Ave. N.E. Price, 38’ 150 You can best display thrift by securing one of these new six-room and bath English designed homes; up to date in every respect. H. SAUNDERS CO., Inc. Or Your Own Broker Main 1016-1017 000000 0000 Both inside and out, this plan also gives an unusual sense of space for so small a design. BUILDING TO HOLD UP. Hoover Looks for No Change in General Situation. In the annual survey of the United States Department of Commerce Sec- retary Herbert Hoover forecasts that there doubtless will be no charge in housing demands and home building during 1925, as follow “The construction work of the country has maintained high activ- ity. While the shortage, particularly of housing and business bulldings, due to the cessation of construction during the war, has been to a large degree overcome, yet continued high real wages and general prosperity create a demand in exceas of that due only to increasing population, be- cause of the insistence of a popu- tion of rising standards of living, for more elbow room and better housing generall Another possible. Features Iron Balustrade Kitchen One-piece Sink Four Bedrooms Tile Baths one block east | | fl | | REAL ESTATE. $4,269,815 IN BUILDING FORECASTS NEW RECORD Zdvance Over December Figures Here Is $1,723,295—14 New Apartments Author- ized—Northwest Leads Improvements. 1773 If construction In° Washington keeps pace with the high mark set by the first month of the year.a record year will be established.” This would carry out the prediction made by the bulld- ing ‘inspector some time ago that 1925 will be one of the greatest years in_bullding in the National Capital Buflding authorized “here during January reached the tofal of $4.26 816, as compared with the 31,97 of January in 1924, an increase of $2,287,243. In the last few months there has been’ much activity in the construc- tion field in Washington, particularly in the fleld of houses. In December $3,536,025 was spent in bullding, and this total was ahead of 1923. De- spite the bad weather, January marched ahead of the final month of 1924 by the grand total of $1,723,295. Two hundred and seventy-four per- mits were granted last month author- izing the erection of 450 bulldings in all parts of the city. Dywellings led other building proj- | ects. A total of 241, costing $1,540,- 289. This is more in number than in December, but less in value. 14 New Apartments. Fourteen apartments were author- ized at a cost of $1,665,000, which is consideraly - ahead of December in value and number. Territory in the District of Colum- bia, but out of the old city limits claimed the largest amount of im- provements. In this section $2,846,- 775 of the total amount was called for. The Northwest section follow- ed with $1,127,675. During January was in repairs. Which was divided as follows: Northeast, $1,280: south- east, $850; northwest, $163,030; souths~ west, $12,650; county, $64.030. Table of Building. The following table itemized number and value various units of qonstruction BRICK No. o, Bldgx. Permits 198 40 the e shows of Trps Dwellings Garages Repairs Apartments tieded Community building .. Btores ... 3 Public garages.....}.. CONCRE + } TILE. oy 1 METAL. 53 FRAME, a 15 14 | MACHINERY. = o= 14,520 Dwallings Repairs G Sheds 319.910 5548 5,308 15 Motors T Elevators .. 10.308 41.000 Total 450 The following is the expenditures according Northeast Southeast Northwest Bouthwest County . 4 34200815 allotment of to districts 257 brick struc- 7 tures were built, 4 concrete, 1 tile and 57 frame. Twenty-seven bulld- ings were razed. About $241,8%0 of the total amount expended last month | o1 .. ... . 34 260,41, ————eee e MR LUMBER TRADE HOLDS FIRM DESPITE WEATHER Some Repairs .. 4... | cargo markets, which are expected to improves steadily as the Spring build: ing season nears. Exports of both woods @re of about normal volumei and the outlook in foreign fields i§ generally considered good The 'hardwood trade continues te develop volume, with most of the im? portanit consumers actively the marked. Quickening Reported by American Lumberman—Retail Dealers Conservative. Considering the restrictive influ- ence which adverse weather is hav- Ing on the lumber market in various Important consuming sections, the trade js of good volume, and Is in fact showing some quickening,. ac- cording to the American Lumberman, Chicago. Mill stocks as a rule are low and broken, order files adequate and prices firm. As Spring ap- proaches, with its excellent building prospects, retall lumber dealers are beginning to show real interest in the market and to buy on a some- what larger scale for stock purposes. However, they are still conservative, and are not likely to stock to an thing like normal extent, but wil rather postpone their buving until they haye. orders actually in hand. This has been their policy for the in Blooks for Realty Dealers. A Pook department has just been establlished by the National Associa- tion of Real Estate Boards at its headguarters, 310 South Michigan avenpe, Chicago. Through this des partznent members of constituent rea} estatle boards can obtain directly any standiard book on real estate at regut lar metail price, ‘Cuba to Have Realty Board. . Jilavana, Cuba, is to have a real estmte board patterned after the real esgate boards of the United States and Canada. A temporary organiza- tian for the formation of such a board was formed in Havana during Just Completed in Petworth “HOMES OF COMFORT” The floor plans have been approved as the most practical arrangement The construction is con- ceded to be of the highest type. Price, $9, Concrete Front Porch Beautiful Stone Wall Outside Pantry, off Large Enameled Kitchen Equipment Hardwood Floors Built-in Tubs and Fixtyres Numerous Floor Plugs DIRECTIONS: Georgia Avenue to Delafield Street, then through courtesy of W. B. Moses & Sons. Open daily until 9 P.M. Kay- clinider—Khy Co., Inc. Investment Building l-mnmvamEmE last few vears, and they will prob- ably continue it, at least so long as the transportation situation remains as favorable as it was during 1924. Industrial demand, meanwhile, re- mains considerable. The railroads are still buying large quantities of both Southern pine and Douglas fir. The Southern oil flelds are the source of good business, and the fir mills are doing & fair trade with the domestic thee visit there of officials of the Na- tibnal Association of Real Estate Boards now making a cruise of the Carribean Sea. Climatic conditions in Scandinavia dompel wearing footwear all the year, and the 12,000,000 people there buy pearly 15,000,000 pairs of leather oots or shoes ever. elvemonth. senerallyl | doing aair irade with the Gomestic | Boois or shoes every twelvemonth EEBE ol Jal———o[——=[o]——=]5] Group of Our Seven-Room These attractive properties are not only well located with regard to trans- portation, schools, stores, and all living conveniences—but are equipped through- out with highest class hardware, plumb- ing and lighting fixtures. 950—Liberal Terms Construction These homes are built by our organization and under our personal supervision. Concrete Footings, with Re- : inforced Steel Steel Beams in Cellar Throughout material is guar- anteed to be of the best quality. Plumbing and Heating of Finest Quality. to Exhibit Home, 8M Delafield St. Furnished » Owners and Baurilders ' Franklin 513 and 514 | | | | | | | | | E