Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1926, Page 21

REAL BUSSES T0 BE RU TOMODEL HOUSE Will Take Crowds to Lee . Heights Home, Attracting Much Attention. Beveral hundred persons inspected The Star Model Home in Lee Heights, Va., last Saturday and Sunday. Large motor busses will be run again to- morrow at i a.m. and 2 p.m. from the city office of Ruby Lee Minar, Inc., 1405 New York avenue, to the model home. This house has attracted much at- tention because of its architecture, ’v"hlch follows the lines of the small irginia home of the colonial period. The lawn has been landscaped, space being left for a garden, and an old- fashioned picket fence, painted white, has been erected, connecting the house and the garage. Several of the rooms have been furnished, adding greatly to the quaint charm of the home, This house .was designed as the suburban model home in Virginia by ‘Ward Brown. — To relieve the water shortage at chofield Barracks, Hawaii, 14,000 oops have been ordered to Summer ESTATE.’ U. S. BUILDING AND LOAN LEAGUE ELECTS OKLAHOMA MAN HEAD G. E. McKinnis Succeeds City at Minneapolis Convention, at Which Sec- retary Hoover Was Outstanding Speaker. George E. McKinnis of Shawnee, Okla., was elected president of the United States League of Local Build- ing and Loan Associations, an organi- zation representing $5,000,000,000 in the home-owning activities of the country, to succeed C. Clinton James of this city. Mr. James, who attended the recent convention of the organization at Min- neapolis with a number of other Washingtonians, has headed the or- ganization for the past two years. Other officers elected were Otto T.|rq Salick, Milwaukee, first vice presi- dent; Walter F. McDowell, Tacoma, ‘Wash., second vice president; Ernest Hale, Boston, third vice president; oltby Myers, Los Angeles, fourth vice president; Edward C. Burton, Chester, Pa., treasurer; H. F. Cella- rius, Cincinnati, secretary. Mr. James retains the chairmanship of the Fed- eral legislative committee, the most important committee of the league. The convention was called to order by Mr. James, and a patriotic exercise was held. Lieut. Gov. Nolan of Min- nesota made the address of welcome, followed by Mayor George A. Leech of Minneapolis. Mr. James delivered his annual address, which was fol- lowed by the reports of the secretary, treasurer and the Federal legislative committee. The following papers were read: Life-time Home —which means it is nearly $3,000 under- price. Inspect it and you’ll say so. 1404 Varnum Street —is the best part of the exclusive Sixteenth St. Section 7 beautiful rooms 2 luxurious baths Large porches Artistic finish Beautiful kitchen Big closets Built-in Garage A decided bargain at 14,250 Easy Terms Buy your Home right here where values will constantly and consistently increase. Open from 9 AM. to 9 P.M. 14th &K "AFRIT. Owner and Builder of Communities It’s cool— At Manor Park, D. C. Folks who have inspected these charming homes have remarked that even during the late hot spell there was a very decided relief in this delightful community. live. A wonderful place to On the 14th Street Car Line Values Are Constantly Increasing BUNGALOWS Above Is Pictured Another of the Many Distinctive Home Types Proving So Popular Charming effects in stone, stucco, frame, brick and shingle. 5, 6 and 7 sunny rooms, ar- tistically decorated. Beautiful hardwood floors. Perfectly appointed bathroom with handsome Pemnbroke built-in bathtub. Built-in refriger- ator, one-piece sink. Lawn attractively land- C. Clinton James of This “Recent Developments of Building and Loan Activities in Pennsylvania,” by Thomas H. McCaffrey, counsel for the Bullding Assoclation League of Pennsylvania; “Service,” by John C. Hall, president of St. Louis Building and Loan Association; “An Inyest: ment in Peace,” by Miss Anna E. Rae, president of Niagara Permanent Sav- ings and Loan Assoclation, past presi- dent of United States League; “Making Democracy Safe for the Home,” by Judge Frank T. Wilson, secretary and treasurer, Minnesota State League of uilding and Loan Associa- ‘What's the Use,” by W. M. Malone, president and general man- ager, Vinita Building and Loan Asso- clation, Vinita, Okla.; “The Faflures of Government Hous! by Charles O'Connor _Hennessy, president of Franklin Soclety, past president of United States League, New York City: “Program to Make Better Homes | lable for Families of Moderate " Realtors 925 15th St. N.W. Into Rock right from your front window? St? Couldn’t you ENJOY life in offer. Income,” by Dr. James Ford, execu- tive director Better Homes in Amer- ica, Washington, D. C.; “The Building and. Loan Association as a Social Service,” by W. B. Hilton, secretary of Building “Developing New Business,” by iss Florence Stieler, manager of new business de- partment, Railroad Co-operative Build- ing and Loan Association, New York City; “The Economic ure of the Building and Loan Movement,” by W. A, Irwin, professor of economics, shburn College, Topeka, Ka: and ‘Building and Loan Grafters,’ 3 E. Katterhenry, secretary of Savings and Loan League of Indiana. The league adopted the committee’s report on reorganization with modifi- cations providing for headquarters, a full-time secretary and a general out- line to put the league on a business basis. The constitution was amended 80 as to carry out the provisions of the report of this committee, which creates an advisory committee, com- posed of the officers of the league, to handle league matters during the interim between conventions, instead of the large executive committee which has heretofore obtained. The outstanding speaker of the con- vention was Secretary Hoover of the Department of Commerce. Mr. Hoover reviewed the economic situation of the country in, reference to the construc- tion industry, and expressed his ap- preciation of the co-operation that has always been given to his department the building and loan associations Beautiful New Homes on a Street That Carries You Right Creek Park of the country as an organization and as individuals who had consented to serve on committees created by his department. . The Washington delegation, con- sisted of Mr. and Mrs. C. Clinton James, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schuiteis, Mr. and Mrs. William 8. Quinter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Baltz, James Berry and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carr. Mr. Schulteis served on the execu- tive committee, Mr. Quinter on the resolutions committee and Mr. Baltz on the credentials committee. e : HOUGHTONS IN SCOTLAND. Have Taken Famous Old Manor House for Summer. LONDON, July 31 (#).—~Ambassador and Mrs. Houghton are now enjoying their Summer vacation at Haddington, in Scotland. They have taken Lennox Love, which is the home of Maj. W. A. Bird, brother and heir of Sir David Bird of Newbyth. The place has great historic and great romantic interest. The present owners have restored many old features of the manor house which had been altered in past genera- tions. The estate formerly was the property of Lord Blantyre, a title that is now extinct. It pays to read the want columns of The Star. Hundreds of situations are obtained through the Finest Homes in Northeast West Virginia Ave. at Queen St. Six and eight rooms, with all latest im- provements and garages. Sample house furnished and open daily until 9 P.M. Turn north at Fla. Ave. and 9th St. N.E. C. H. Small & Co. Builders Main 6861 (OES the thrill of standing on your front porch and overlooking the _wondrous wooded’ area of Rock Creek appeal to you? a bit of pride attached to pointing %vut to your friends places of interest Isn’t there ouldn’t you JUST LOVE to be a such surroundings? These new homes on Irving Street at 17th offer you all that—and A GREAT DEAL MORE. Living in a home such as one of these is like living in the city and the suburb at the SAME TIME. close to EVERYTHING in the -very heart of Mt Pleasant—yet far enough out, and high enough up to get everything that the suburbs For you are comparatively few steps west of Washington's main boulevard—I16th Description: Four bedrooms Landscaped terraces Tinted walls Stippled walls REAL ESTATE. 2 equal to the combined totals of The total immigration Into Palestine | four preceding years. The net ga for 1925, exclusive of tourists and | by immigration in the period from t.. visitors, was 33,801, a figure nearlyarmistice to 1925 is about 70,000. In Brookland i 10th and Irving Sts. N.E. 6 Bungalows —with every modern feature—Pittsburg Automatic Stor- age Heater, Built-in Bath Tub, Refrigerator and Iroring - Board. $200 Down—Easy Terms $7,950 to $9,250 Sample House 3014 10th St. N.E. Joseph C. Zirkle 203 Colorado Bldg. Main 4985 Palestine Immigration. $164,000 LOANS MADE FOR BUILDINGS HERE Metropolitan Life Provides Funds Sufficient to Care for 43 Fam- ilies in Distriet. NEW . YORK, July 30.—Loans totaling $164,800, sufficient to pro- vide housing accommodations for 43 families In Washington and its suburbs, were authorized at the last meeting of the Metrapolitan Life In- surance Co. real estate -committees. The loans were placed through the Potomac Savings Bank of Washing- ton. Loans on honds and mortgages, authorized at the same meeting, amounted to $8,849,387. Of this amount $7,639,887 were city loans and $1,200,500 farm loans. The city loans provided housing accommodations for 1,645 families. The principal amounts were in New Jersey, $156,900; Pennsyl- vania, $211,800; District of Columbia, $164,800; North Carolina, $152,450; Tennessee, $301,500; Ohio, $3,318,427; Illinols, $277,900; Michigan, $356,750; Minnesota, ~ $136,550; Washington, $108,400, and California, $125.000. Seventeen loans on business buildings amount to $1,343,500. Prices Range BUY WITH CONFIDENCE—BUY A DUNIGAN ALL-BRICK HOME Talk About Real Home Value! "You Want to See These New Dunigan Homes Before You Buy— ‘Southern Exposure-—Di:slincti—fiely Stylish i 7th & Hamilton Sts. N.-W. Exhibit Home cpen and lighted daily and Sunday until 9 P.M. PRICE INCLUDES CONCRETE STREET, CURB AND PAVED ALLEY | $7’1 50 Only $500 Cash $65 Monthly These terms are less than you pay rent Convenient to Both Car Lines % It would be a lengthy story to go into every detail about these homes, so we are just going to hit the high spots. They have big front porches and double back porches, large rooms, perfect bath, modern kitchen, spacious living and dining rooms, hot-water heat, concrete cellar and many other features that are found in homes priced hundreds of dollars higher. Investigate these homes before you sign your next lease. D. J. DUNIGAN’Inc. 1319 N. Y. Ave. Main 1267 A Beautiful Detached Residence Center-Hall Type Location alone would sell these houses. But location isn't ALL. These homes are IDEAL from the standpoint of construction and de- sign—from the standpoint of ar- rangement of rooms—from the standpoint of appearances, inside that vie with the finishes of houses priced. at twice that asked for THESE. X You've got to SEE these homes to appreciate them. They are, the . VERY FINEST WE HAVE EVER BUILT. Be sure to see them this Paneled walls Covered front porch Open fireplace in' liv- ing room 5206 Colorado Ave. 0 Beautifully kitchen Large clothes closets Cedar-lined closet Two bathrooms, with shower Hardwood floors throughout oivo,,,, equipped and out. 3 Refinements of the finest. Ma- terials of the best. Interior finishes Sample 1724 Irving Street N.W. Qpen from 9 AM. to 10 P.M. Go Out 16th or Mt. Pleasant Sts, to Irving and Turn West. / The , ~ cJoseph i N ¢ !' Ly (Adjacent to Sixteenth Street) 3 Complete Baths ack Stairway Lavatory on First Floor Breakfast. Porch 3 Sleeping Porch : Largs 2-Car Garage on Paved Alley scaped. Terms as low as $500) Cash %, Prices from $7,450 up . See them Sunday—Saraple Bungalows open and lighted #ll 9 PM. Drive out Georgia Ave. to Rittenhouse St., east on Rit- tenhouse St. to Third St., south on Third two tlocks to Pea- body; or take Fourteenth St. car marked “Takoma,” get off at Third and Peabody, walk onehalf block east. TERRELL & LITTLE, Inc." 1206 18th St. Main 3285 Evening Phones, Adams 2503-J and Adams 3215-W week ‘end. It will prove a reveéla- tion. Large Rooms one el Tfiis residence with its delightful outlook and beautiful finish is easily disiinguished “as being one of the most unique and individual residences built in Washington. ... . Open Sunday From 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. - L. E. Breuninger & Sons Main 6140 : 706 Colorado Bldg. e 919 15th Street N.W. Main 8949 o ————hle——anle———lal————lolcalul ———n | ———|n[=——— o [——=[1] [6]———ol———=ole—a]—|nl =0l 0| 3 | B e 1]