Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1929, Page 15

WEBSTER HONORED FOR CIVIC SERVICE Realtors’ President Is Com- mended for Long Term of Public Activities. Ben T. Webster," president of the ‘Washington Real Estate Board and sec- retary for the Washington Board of Trade, was honored at the meeting of the real estate organization this week, when 19 realtors who &lso are members of the Board of Trade presented him Jetters commending him on his long service here in civic activities. In a presentation speech Luther W. Linkins voiced the sentiments of the group he represented. The occasion was the business meet- ing of the organization, which was ad- dressed \by Capt. H. C. Whitehurst, co-! ordinator and_chief engineer of the District, and W. W. Everett, retiring president of the Board of Trade. A number of committee reports were presented, showing increased member- ship in the board and an extension of realtor activities. Sales Kit Proposed. J. A. McKeever, chairman of the brokers’ division, reported plans for de- veloping a sales kit, to contain funda- mental information and facts pertaining to Washington, to be made available to | realtors and salesmen. He also reported that the division contemplated increas- ing the functions of the salesmen’s reg- istry to embrace a more detailed record of salesmen and a means of aiding the members in hiring and training sales- men. Russell King. vice chairman of the property management division, outlined the details of a survey of apartment Touse operation now being developed. This survey is designed to accumulate statistical information about the person- nel required in the maintenance of apartment buildings. B. H. Parker, chairman of the mem- bership committee, reported the election since January 1 of 18 active members, 14 associated members and 2 affiliated members. Ad Contest Explained. Charles D. Sager,”chairman of the street improvement committee, discussed the survey being conducted by the board in connection with proposed major street improvements, and explained that | the board would present definite recom: mendations to the engineering ment of the District of Columbia in re- spect, to its 1931 program. John A. Petty, executive secretary, reporting for R. Bates Warren, chair- man of th2 national advertising contest committee, explained the details of the advertising contest to be held as a fea- | ture of the annual convention of the National Association of Real Estate Boards in Boston, and stated Washing- ton realtors would be re contest, displaying advertisements cov- ering brokerage, property management, home building, morizage and finance | and co-operative apartments. Morris Cafritz, chairman_of the con- vention commitiee, predicted a large sented in the | Detached stone dwelling, located a Phelps. main rooms and three baths, which has been purchased by Mr. ident of 7, wholesale concern, from Wenger Bros,, through the office of Boss & G t 3816 Cathedral avenue, containing nine ©O’Connor, pres- HARRY H. GULVER “Flying President”‘of Na- tional Realty Boards to Be Guest Here. 1 Washington realtors will be hosts to Harry H. Culver of Los Angeles, Calif., president of the National Association ot Real Estate Boards, when he arrives here May 2 during the third of five | country-wide airplane tours which he i making to visit each of the 624 local tional nrganizfl tion. held the evening of May 2 at the Ward- man Park Hotel. this week, when he flew to Albuquerque. that city. Mr. Culver has for this pur- pose a huge airplane in which he is ving office_equipment necessary to conduet of the position of presi- on ¢ | the dent of the national organization. delegation of Washington realtors at the | Boston convention, to be held June 24, to 28. He stated that 39 reservations already had been made. A buffet supper was served. The committee in charge consisted of John Saul. chairman: Harry A. Seay. A. Herbert, jr.; Tom L. Peyto 1. Phillips, Howard A. Schladt Webcter, Milton F. Schwab, O'Neil, James Y. Pennebaker, Cuvier A. Metzler, James A. Sullivan, jr.. Leo A. Walshe, L. T. Breuninger. Ralph H. Bangs. Roy W. and Harry E. Gladman. Realty Boards Enforce Code. The way in which member boards en- force their codes of ethics is pointed out | by the National Association of Real Es- | tate Boards in the action of the board of governors of the Long Island Real Estate Board. which recently resulted in the expulsion of two members when they were found to be using misleading advertising, and thus violating the board’s code of ethie: .hladern Afiartment: ANl Newly Redecorated 2920 Ontario Road 3 rooms and bath Frigidaire $57.50 2300 18tk St. N.W. Near_18th and Columbia Road 5 rooms and bath $55.00 and $57.50 2530 Que St. N.W. 3 rooms, kitchen and bath $60.00 715G r2g5n Ave. For Colored 1 room, kitchen and bath 3 rooms, kitchen and bath $35.00, $50.00 National Murtgage & Investment Corp. M. 5833 1004 Vt. Ave. Advance Showing of Lifetime Homes Bet. Grant and Sherman Circles 50 Under Construction 20 Sold Before Completion $9,250 One of the finm new houses ever built in Petworth. A 20-ft-wid house at an 18-t. price.” Colonial massive concrete {ront porch. cellar. six wonderful broomg ed B st floor and two-tone {iory on ‘the Second’ floor. Bach hed= room with a large wardrobe closet: wondertul clothes closet on first foor with plate-glass mirror door: abun- dance of fioor plugs conveniently lo- ey Downstairs wall pnre)-d with the newest 1939 papers. Kitchen and bathroom enameled in a del'cate cream. Day- light . kitchen. with large —one-piece sink. sanitary stove and specially buill cabinet. ~Breakfast and sleep: ing porches ‘10 fect deep and full W o e o e A porch concreted. Hart & Krauss heate ing _sysiem. ~automatic _hot-water Reater. laundry_ trays, steel b 1% Vanied-roof Conv to parochial nnd Buhlk schooh Illfl churches of all denominations. Stores S0 transportation ust g bivcks mmanding one of the high- m levations in, Washington_ where aciual view of the fan ‘This Sample House 413 Allison St. N.W. AFRIT Owners and Builders Condit, David E. Barry | {| Chevy Chase, D. C. Large Red Brick Home Eight “rooms. two_tiled baths, hree il oak ~ floors, School and tion convenient Owner s closing out Teal estate hoid- inc. Only $l7,§00h Inspection by GEO. E. DIEFFENBACH 1343 H St. N.W. 583. Cleveland 4117, Easy Terms Appointment, Main GRASP THIS OPPORTUNITY Come Out Sunday to 2303 Tunlaw Rd. N.W. And trade in your clear lot, farm or investment property at good allowance. This is & new 6-room _brick home, _equipped with all modern conveniences. It is built on the center-hall plan and is most attractive. The builder has only recently agreed to accept a trade. I believe I can make a good one for you. R. W. SAVAGE 717 Union Trust Bldg. Main 6799 This praverts Is just 2 sauares north of 3ith and T §f OPEN FOR INSPECTION ALL DAY SUNDAY , Attractively, Situated in Chevy Chase, D. C. Priced -Right ’ e 10 ARRIVE MAY 2 The third of the national air tours | being made by President Culver started | N. Mex., for a visit to the realtors of | this third trip he plans to make 70| stops, and through combined meetings | of realtor boards, make contact with 182 real estate organizations in a period of less than two months. It is the purpose of President Culver to make the acquaintance not only of several of the larger boards in the na- tional body, but to meet with every member board and to learn of the prob- lems confronting realtors in all sections of the country. During the present air tour Mr. Cul- ver will visit, in addition to Washing- ton, Lexington, Ky.; Baltimore, Md., and Wilmington, Del., and his tour will terminate June 8 with a meeting with the Amarillo, Tex., board. He will make 12 stops in both Ohio and New Jersey. 10 <topc each in Nfiv York State and Pennsyfvania, Indiana, § in Connecticut Bnd 4 in Kansas, In New Jersey, where an enabling act was passed last year, a model zon- | ing ordinance has been prepared by a ‘\pe?h'l committee of the New Jersey | | State League of Municipalities. decom | reai estate boards affliated with the na- | The “fying” national president will | be a guest speaker at a meeting of the | | Washington Real Estate Board to be sran wasmren DWELLINGS FAVORED FOR INSURANCE LOANS Farm Mortgages Granted by \One Company Total $4,079,518 in Three Months. ‘The majority of real estate mortgage loans made by the Prudential Insur- ance Co. of Ameqam during the first three months of "this year were for private dwellings, apartments holding second place, according to a report made public here today by the H. L. Rust Co., local loan -correspondents, The report shows that of the total of $45982,500 invested in real estate mortgages during the first quarter of this year, $36,373,692 was for residential purposes. The remainder was divided as follows: Loans on farms, $4,079.518 and loans on city properties other than on dwellings and apartments, $5,530,290. Of the $36,373,692 invested in first mortgages on residential {cmperty. a total of $24110,617 went to 4,672 dwellings which offered accommoda~ tions for 5,266 families. ‘The remaining $12,262,075 of the tesidential total helped to finance the erection of 345 apartment houses which provided living accommodations for 4,645 familles. TR e Carolina License Law Revised. At the recent session of the North Car- olina Legislature the real estate li- cense law, which formerly operated in only eight counties, was amended to include nine more counties and one city. The new territory covered by the license law includes the following coun- ties: New Hanover, Mecklenburg, Cleve- land, Gaston, Wilson, Moore, Granville, Polk and !redel and the city of Rocky Mount. ;fl 5 NEAR % 16th & Upshur N.W. | 8 rooms, 2 baths, new home, Will trade equity for equity in % 6-room Burleith home. Save time, money, for Burleith owner wanting large home in this ex- clusive section. Phone Adams 7725 Or Address Box 316-M—Star Office 40 xlentl lree W. The White House and the Diplomatic area impress this great thoroughfare with a social dignity unique in these United States. The elevation nf its upper reaches and its proximity to the city's great parks give it unsurpassed natural advantages. That a home on this superb street possesses peculiar advantages is self- evident. % The modern corner house here shown is indi- vidual in plan, buslt of tile and concrete, with tile roof, as is also its double garage. There are 12 rooms, 3 baths, autamatic refrigeration, sun rooms and sleeping porches. Open for Inspection This Evening and Sunday Price, $40,000.00 Terms Moderate LOUIS P. SHOEMAKER 1407 New York Ave. NW. 5119 38th Street N.W. FROM EVERY VIEWPOINT THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE HOMES IN CHEVY CHASE, D. C. ; he first floor has a ccnter hall entrance with a Jarge living room to thé right, from the living room you enter through French doors a spacious sun parlor which has east, south and west exposures. Back of the living room there is a hright airy library with French windows. To the left of the entrance hall there is a diniug room, breakfast room, . Kkitchen pantry and broom vloxet. To the north of the dining room there is a screened porch witn awnings which offers a cool reireat during the hot summer afternoons. The second floor consists of 4 bedrooms with ample closet space and 2 baths. The third story has a floored attic. THe roof is of green Spanish tile. In the basement there is a two-car garage, servant's room and com- plete bath. The house is completely fitted with screens been redecorated and is In' every respect compl ditiom, awnings. It has just and in perfect con- THOS. J. FISHER & COMPANY INC. 738 15th St. N. Main 6830 345 Warren Stree Drive out Wisconsin Avenue to Warren Street (at Riggs Bank Branch), turn east to 37th Street—or phone Cleveland 4472, Y Another WARREN Development Today or Tomorrow—Be Sure to See This NEW EXHIBIT HOME FURNISHED by ¥. B. Moses & Song This semi-detached home of six rooms and two tiled baths, offers spacious, well-proportioned liv- ing room, dining room, and bedrooms, plentiful closet space, double rear porches, bronze screens throughout, built-in garage, model kitchen with Frigidaire, inlaid linoleum, built-in cabinets and other special features, The price of $13,750 is the crowning touch to this remarkable value. Open daily from 2 to 9 p.m.—and all day Sunday. WARREN STREET HOMES in North Cleveland Park 90000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Completely Furnished for YOUR Inspection! To be opened for inspection for the first time today. Com-" panion home next door was sold the first day shown, so be sure to see this home today or to- morrow without fail. Furnish- ings will enable you to appre- ciate the spacious, well propor- tioned rooms, and how carefully and cleverly it has been designed to place furniture to the best advantage. Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Leland St. (just leyond Bradley Lane); turn east an Leland one block to 46th St., then north two blocks to property—or phone Wis- consin 2875, Another WARR Development. 4511 Elm Street, Chevy Chase, Md. Fully Detached Home 6 Large Rooms and Bath Lot 60 ft. Front by 116 ft. Southern Exposure—Wide Porch Tiled Bath with Tub and Shower Full Daylight Cellar Flooring of %-in. Oak Throughout 6 Closets on 2d Floor, 1 Cedar Lined Large Living Room, Open Fjre. place Bronze Screens Throughout Inlaid Linoleum in Kitchen Entire Lot Sodded and Landscaped Large Shade Trees Side and Rear Garage Designed to Match House Near Churches, Schools and Shops Bus and Street Car Stops Nearby Price $11,850 Convenient Terms 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000090000000000000000000000000000000000 Out of 55, Only 3 Left! this exclusive Apartment : APARTMEN , Drawing Room, Din- ing Room, Kitchen, Four Bed- rooms, Two Tinted Tile Baths, Spiral Stairway from trance Fojer. Also Foyer, Four and Bath, and Foyer, Rooms and Bath. Reoms Five Total payments, interest and all expenses, from $7276 per month up. Prompt inspection is urged including Enter Crescent Place at 2400 16th Street— or Phone Adams 9900 1661 Crescent Place % Another "WARREN Develcpment G00000000000000000000000000000¢000¢00080052C3 Axky Aeseciara Sroros s reenc F the five acres of land comprising Tilden Gardens only 1% acres will be occupied by the six buildings of the group, the balance of 3! acres being devoted to one of the loveliest landscaped and natural gardens to be found outside the most elaborate private estate. In addition to assuring an abundance of healthful sunlight and clean, sweet air, the Gardens afford a charm- ing and restful outlook, and a delightful spot to saunter among the winding paths or lounge beneath the towering Connecticut Avenue and Tilden Street Telephone Cleveland 6084 v Another 'WARREN Development 220062000000 0000300000000000000 22209020 Woodridge Bungalow Homes 1423 Io 1427 Jackson Sircet N.E. $67500 Fully detached Bungalow Homes of 5 eSS rooms and bath, with double hardwood $48.50 floors, hot-water heat, full cellar, kitchen er linoleum, shades, base plugs, front and rear ¥ porches: on large lot, 40x130 feet; fully month <odded and landscaped. Drive out Rhode Island Ave. to 14th St. N.E., turn north to_Jackson St., turn right on Jackson to House—or phone Wisconsin 2875, % Another WARREN Development 9060000000000000000000000000000000000600000 Porter Street, Cleveland Park Co-operativi 14 $53.25 Per N :Pr;[::;:n::l\le S-),SOO 53.25 Per Month Includes All Payments Bur your apartment home for less than rent in this exclusive. auiet, residential’ section of Cleveland Park. just west of Conn. Ave.. convenient {5 Chgrches Schools and Shops. and o bus O Gtmer Apariment of Recention Hall oom. Bedroom. Rath, Dining Alcave and Kiehen. | Also ‘one. FOUR-ROOM upirtment available. Entire building co-oneratively owned by most desirable nelehbors. - Sec Tepresentative in Apt. 10i, 3030 Porter Street, o Dhone Main 9330 for inepection appointment. % Another WARREN Development Q0900000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000 Not Just a Name—But a FACT! shade trees. Well ha. Tilden Gardens been termed a most unique development—distinctly different from any- thing in or about Washington. May we urge you to sec for yourself how you may be in the city, and vet not of it—aloof from the dust and din of the urban life? Visit Tilden Gardens mow, while many of the varied sizes, styles and arrangement of these attractive, comfortable and economical co-operative apartment homes are still available. Tilden Gardens Realtors Telephone Main 9770 Construclwn Finance * M. and R. B. |WARRE "Realtors 925 15th ‘Street N.W. 7 Sales Management