Evening Star Newspaper, March 14, 1925, Page 20

20 LON-G0T HONES FACTORS ANALYZED Desirability, Convenience and Other Factors Studied for District Buyers. The Home Econom 4 tion of the District, which is cc ting with builders in the erection of that are well nt, through a committee headed by Shelton Ketchem, has care- considered the location for demonstration homes. Trans- tion facilities to the city: and type of people the communities and opportunities for the normal development of ehil dren through both work a have all been careful ‘While some of these features are not fdeal in both locations, each one has as many of them as a family of limit- ed means could expect. Aurora Hills, Va., where one of the houses is locat on the Alexandria road and street car line and is only 1+ minutes by electric car from Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue Within a radius of a few blocks of this point many heads of familles are employed in,both Government and private business Other Site In Maryland. The other site, at Garrett Park, Maryland, 25 5 minutes from Union Station by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. It is located about half way between Connecticut and Wis- consin avenues, two of the chief motor thoroughfares for that section. With- in a radius of a few blocks of Union Station there are 8,000 employes, ac- cording to the survey made by the builders, and many of them are keen- ly interested in small houses. Here also a primary school is easily ac- cessible and mail service satisfactory. Electricity, water and sewerage are provided, but, as at Aurora Hills, gas is not yet available. Inside lots have been chosen by the Home Economics Assoclation in both suburbs. Contrary to the popular opinion that corner lots are most de- sirable, the home economics commit- tee points out that inside lots are cheaper, dust and noise and afford more pri- vacy for the life of the family. At Garrett Park the lot Is located next to a corner lot on Strathmore street, which is the main thoroughfare con- necting Wisconsin and Connectleut avenues. This lot is 58 feet wide and 150 feet deep, and the width makes it possible to erect a center-hall type of house with the long side toward the street. The house s south, and the room arrangement and location of porches have been planned to make the best use of this exposure. The footings, foundation and joists may be inspected during the week. Problem in Location. At Aurora Hills the house faces north, thus affording a different prob- lem in location of rooms and porches, as well as windows and doors. lot at 304 G feet on the s feet in the rear. The house on this Jot is placed with the gable end to- ward the street and so shaped that it Will cor.form to the peculiar shape-of | SECTION Newton St. near 17th, a mod- 2%-story brick, colonial rooms, kitchen, 2 i lighted by electricity and heated by hot water; wide frontage, 20% feet. Out-of- town owner is anxious to sell, and we are authorized to offer this property at a quick sale price. -~ $12,500 Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. are farther removed from | | REAL ESTATE. the lot. The construction of this house is well under way. The Home Kconomics Assoclation does not stand sponsor for construc- tion and materials, but it has been assured by builders and architects that the quallty used in these houses zompares favorably with that of other buildings of the same type and price. The association has given expert ad- vice only on room arrangement, dec- oration = and conveniences which lighten the work of the housewife. The association has also compared the prices of homes structed hy companies building on a large scale with the cost of the same sized house built by an individual and is con- vinced that large builders are able to erect the same building at a decided saving to the purchaser in most in- stances. Profits Are Analyzed. The association has also made an effort to ascertain the profits made v builders of small houses and feels onvinced that, while they are per- aps a little larger in the District than for the country generally, un- stable conditions here warrant gross profit of 20 o per cent. Out f this must be taken interest, in- ance, fees for titles and other Inci- Is, so that the net profit Is much a vhich the bullder takes rsal of the house, in the varying costs of materials and of strikes and in- are held to s considerably in ad- vance of money which may be loaned at 8 per cent interest. In small-house construction naturally the profits are not so great as are in large ses. This do s one reason tention in the past more toward the s of the demand for large The demand, however, now ss is. greater for small ranging in price around $5,000 v ¥ other, but the builders are hardly able to construct a house for that amount which will the needs of families. Conse- both these houses will cost considerably over that amount. SNOW COVERS I0WA. Earmers Bajofoe oD Femporary e turn of Winter. DES MOIN' Ja., March 14—Win- ter, surging back on the wings of a March blizzard, covered a large por- tion of Iowa last night. Heavy si and high winds were accompan some parts of the State by a rapidly falling thermometer, according to re- ports received here. The United States Weather Bureau here, however, rejoiced at the su den retrogression. Charles D, Reed, director, said the snow would benefit Spring crops, because the soil was badly In need of moisture. Shippers were warned by the bureau to protect perishable goods. Lieut. Breidster Resigns. The resignation of Sccond Waldemar F. Breidster, U. S. Sign Corps, has been accepted by the I'ri dent to take effect April 1 Let Us A Show You 2 3821 Kanawha St. Chevy Chase, D. C. Because— It is a most attractive home, with unusuai Wonderful Center hall type—four master features. wooded lot. bedrooms, two shower; servants’ quarter; laundry; built-in garage; sleeping fireplace. When you learn the price and terms, you'll appre- ciate what an exceptional opportunity you are considering Exclusive Agents It can be inspected through our Mr. Hamilton, Cleveland 1490—or from our main office. Harry A. Kite (Incorporated) 1514 K Street Member Washington Real Estate Board THE EVENING QUIET LUMBER MARKET, WITH WEAK SPOTS SEEN Becent Mild Weather in North- west, However, Revives Building and Stimulates Trade. Quietness continues to characterize the lumber market, and Increased weakness s noticeable in some of its branches, says the American Lumber- man, Chicago. The recent mild tem- perature in northern sections of the country is beginning to simulate | building and retail trade, however, |and if a recurrence of bad weather does not interfere this should find re- flection in wholesale trade. Retailers retain their extreme conservatism in the matter of stocking up and will not buy unless they actually have orders to fill. As a rule they are well supplied with lumber, though much of it is sold for later delivery. It will not be until this lumber has | started to move out to the jobs and new business comes in more freely that they can be expected to resume buying on any larger scale. While fundamental conditions in the softwood trade are encouraging and better business may develop any day, the Southern pine market is soffening. This appears to be due largely to the increased offerings by small mills and the large number of transit cars now afield. As demand expands these offerings will be more quickly taken up and the market will undoubtedly firm up again. Manu- facturers therefore feel no particular alarm over the situation, and are, in fact, optimistic enough to maintain production on a high level. Some ave even increased output. There | are those, however, who warn against this procedure, pointing to the danger of overproducton and consequent further demoralization of the market. No_essential change has occured In the Douglas fir market. Domestic trade remains restricted, while that from foreign sources is comparatively good. Prices are being well held, which is made possible through the NEW BUNGALOWS West Chevy Chase 46th and Ellicott Sts. Open for Inspection $8,500 Up e prettiest little bungalows in Five bedrooms, lurge lots electric range, refr binet. Tiled bath. Hard- wood floors, RIDE OUT WISCONSIN AV TO E ENDEN ° ST, THEN LOOK FOR Lieut 1319 F St. Nw. Main 7909 rrange to This Home B} location, beautiful complete baths, including porch and suxz parlor; stone only by permit—either Ph. Main 4846 [e——|a|——[o|——}——|p|——| and bus. City water, $6,975 Bungalows IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF WASHINGTON $600 Cash—$65 a Month No property around Washington is increasing in value as fast as that along 16th Street and Georgia Avenue Extended. This is the most valuable and the most desirable section in which a detached home can still be bought for $6,975—$600 CASH—$65 A MONTH. These Bungalows, 24 feet by 32 feet, contain five rooms, bath and three closets; front porch 8 feet by 24 feet; a large sleeping porch and kitchen porch. Will paper to suit purchaser. 7g-inch oak floors throughout; standard electrical fixtures, with B. X. wiring; Corbin hardware, with cylinder front-door locks. with building paper between both. Full-height cellar, with cement flcor under entire house, containing furnace, five double-hung windows, laundry trays, inside stairway from kitchen, and grade entrance to yard. Walls waterproofed and plastered outside. Modern construction, including main support by iron beams and columns. Concrete sidewalk and macadam road. Located in Blair-Takoma, two squares from street car sewer and electric service. We Also Have Larger Houses and Bunga- lows Up to $15,000, But None Better Built Drive out 16th Street or Georgia Avenue to Georgia Avenue and the District Line, then north on Georgia Avenue to sales office, next to Silver Spring National Bank, or direct to houses in Blair-Takoma. Phone Woodside 138, Vice Double siding and floors Salesmen on Property-Every Day and Evening North Washington Realty Co., Inc. E. BROOKE LEE President Washington City Sales Office, Opposite State Department, Phone Main 6152 P. BLAIR LEE President Construction Office, Silver Spring, Col. 9821 TS I R A s AL STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1925. SAILORS ARE RELEASED. Admiral Rescinds Order Keeping Them Off Streets. NEW YORK, March 14.—After more than 60 United States sailors and ma- rines had been picked up and de- tained yesterday, Rear Admiral Charles P. Plunkett, commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard, last night rescinded his request to the police to gather the men in and all those taken were released. The action was concelved, the, ad- miral said, in the hope or ridding the city of counterfeit sailors suspected | of preying on legitimate service men. ¢ No imposters were caught in the roundup. Most of the men apprehenfed were visiting New York on leave. curtallment of production to a closer balance with bookings. Douglas fir mills, like the Southern piners, look forward to a revived domestic de: mand within the next month or so, which should return strength to the market, The hardwood trade is relatively. poor, and prospects are more uncer- tain than in the softwood fleld. In- dustrial consumers report a recent falling off in business and are pro- ceeding with caution, both in produc- tion and purchasing. The Southern hardwood list is rather weak, due to the sizeable stocks accumulated In some items. Northern species, on the other hand, are quite firmly held, sup- plies of these still being restricted. “DAPPER DAKI” COLLINS UNDER ARREST AGAIN Held on Second Charge When He Heart disease is the greatest sin-! gle cause of death in the United States. R T, A G | First Showin —of four newly completed, detached Homes delightfully situated in WEST CHEVY CHASE HEIGHTS. Fails to Leave Country in Stipulated Time. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, March 14.—“Dapper Dan” Collins, internationally known in the criminal world, was arrested by Department of Justice agents late yesterday and held in bail for extra- dition proceedings. The Government | agenfs sald Collins was wanted in | Atlantic City on a charge of con- spiracy to smuggle liquor Collins' rearrest followed his fail- ure to comply with the terms of extradition treaty between the United St and France whereby. when he s released from Tombs prison on February 12 after serving a term of grand larceny, he had 30 days in which to sall for France before he could be rearrested on a second charge. The present charges against “‘Dapper Dan™ grew out of the operations of the Nomad, a former subchaser, sold by the Government, and the schooner Pocomoke, in 1921 and 1922. The boats, loaded with liquor from the West Indies, were abandoned off the 3 5 T These new dwellings arc exceptionally well built throughout and have open brick fireplaces, hot- water heat, gas, electricity, water, sewerage, con- crete cellars under entire house, and both front and rear porches. Five rooms and bath, with large attics. An unusual value at— 36,975 to $7,975 $§1,000 Down—Balance Monthly STONE & FAIRFAX “OVER THIRTY YEARS OF REAL SERVICE" 1342 New York Ave. Phone Main 2424 Member Washington Real Estate Board e T % @, DIRECTIONS Drive out Conn. Ave., through Brad- ley Lane and north on Rock. ville Pike two squares beyond Bethesda to houses. BEaRERasEeN. T il An Outstanding Value 16th St. Highlands - 1740WEBSTERST.N.W. (One Block and a Half West of 16th St.) Here is a popular type detached home situated in that REAL ESTATE. === A Tankersley-Built Home Just Completed in Cleveland Park— 3512 36th St. N.W. FOUR large bedrooms, glassed-in sleeping porch, built-in tub, with shower; oak floors throughout; one-piece sink, hot-water heat, instantaneous hot-water heater, built-in garage. Open and lighted daily. C. L. Tankersley On the job! Owner and Builder Gallaudet Park “A Community of Home Owners” Six spa bath ; hot-wat tricity, ga floors. $6,950 Front and perches, lat pitce porce ern in every To Inspect These Homes Take Capital Traction ears to Sth and Florida one block east to West Virginia Avenue Virginia Avenue to the property. A and then n Or motor over s walk Wext me route. C. H. SMALL & CO. “Fine Homes a Specialty” 925 15th Street N.W. Tel. Main 6861 . N h delightful section where homes priced at $20,000 and up predominate. The construction is HOLLOW TILE and BRICK—practically new and modern in every detail. Four bedrooms; tile bath and extra tiled lavatory; beautiful living room with open fireplace; large front porch; oak floors; sleeping porch. There are numerous other features. Hot-water heat, electric lights. MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE Price Only $ 1 6,850 Open for Inspection Tomorrow After 10 A.M. BOSS & PHELPS RO RN T Pt N Main 9300 ] RO NEW DETACHED BRICK HOME CHEVY CHASE, D. C. On Rittenhouse St. at Broad Branch Road—Near IN Chevy Chase Circle. 9 Rooms—2 Baths—2-Car Brick Garage . Spacious living room, with open fireplace; dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, large pantry, built-in tubs and pedestal lavatory in baths; servant’s room and shower; modern throughout. Equipped with c{ec\lne refrigerating plant. MCSKEEVER®GOSS REALTORS 1415 K Street Phone Main 4752 T T T = = = = = = Bl Suburban Life at Its Best —is offered in this picturesque and up-to-date community established in University Park On the great highway to Baltimore—just beyond Hyattsville, and just this side of Maryland State University. IN Section One—everything is in readi- ness for your home-building— sewers, water, gas, electricity, concrete streets and sidewalks; planting, etc. _ Some very desirable lots still avail- able. Under construction and ready for occupancy are several very charming homes of varying types— From $10,000 to $13,500 The Purchase Plans Are Most Appealing YOU can select a lot—making a modest cash payment—and arrange con- venient terms for the balance. You can buy one of these homes already built—upon terms less than rent. You can build your own home—and we will assist you to finance it. SECTION Two has been opened and selection of lots can be made. The definite plans for development will be pushed with all possible speed. For the demand for Lots and Homes in University Park is very active—for the character of the community that has been established —the convenient location—the many natural attractions—together with the sensible protecting restrictions — have made it the most popular suburb of the National Capital. Tomorrow—and every day our repre- sentatives will be found at the Park Office. University Park Co., Inc. B. O. L. WELLS Phone Hyattsville 36-J or 712 Representative