Evening Star Newspaper, April 20, 1929, Page 16

REAL -1ODEL HOME WORK “EARS COMPLETION Taening of First of Series Sponsored by The Star Is but Month Away. ESTATE. HOOVER MAINTAINS CONTACT WITH BETTER-HOMES CAMPAIGN Active Presidency of Movement Is Assumed by Dr. Wilbur—Plans Formed for Observance of Week. President Hoover is maintaining his (Gontinued From Fiftcenth Page) ( ~freh, which will be screened. In the ! 'hroom the plumbing and a tub with {-wer have been set in place, with a Fourth Home Taking Shape. “With the shingling with gray slate *1+ latter part of this week of the roof the fourth model home located on “5 street near Morningside drive in contact with the nation-wide activity for better homes which has developed under his guidance, and he will con- tinue to serve in an honorary capacity with Better Homes in America, Inc., the organization which he headed as gms!- T tile floor of wicker weave pattern. | dent from its incepton unl s White House, according to a statement issued by the organization, in connec- tion with plans for Better Homes.week April 21-27. ortly is dutles in the Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, Secretary of the Interior, has assumed the active :~pherd Park, the house took on some-/ eqidency of the Better Homes move- ng of the appearance it will have * “on finished and ready. for occupancy. The_structure, being erected by the m of L. E. Breuninger & Sons, is of onial design executed in brick and ving the simple, appealing dignity ment, it is announced. In one of his pre-inaugural addresses, President Hoover gave his conception of the United States, not as a country of 110,000,000 people, but one of 23,000,000 families living in 23,000,000 homes, and rich marks this style of architecture. | declared “I pledge my services to these The porch will afford a view over >» Rock Creek Valley and is con- icted to allow light and air to enter homes.” living room, through which theanq second floor rear porches has been ch is reached. Its roof will be sup- d by white wooden pillars of Co- type. aracteristic of this style house have >'n set on the chimney. In the rear of the house a formal den is to be laid out with walks of icrete and broken flags. Benches, ~nked by shrubbery, will front on *rclous lawns and flower beds. The ‘rance to the garden is to be through +» French doors. not yet hung, giving ‘oss from the dining room to a flag- ne terrace. This terrace will be in- - ~sed by trellis work. Lathing Well Under Way. erected. Ki The double ‘chimney pots | Faen ooy 1o po » Pranch of Kiingle From these porches a re- The heavy stone walls of the last 1929 Star model home in Rock Creek Park Estates, now are being backed up with brick and hollow tile and the framework of the roof is in place. This house, at the corner of Red- wood terrace and East Beach drive, is being built by the Edson W. Briggs Co. It is the most pretentious and costly of the entire series. house in the Cotswold manner, of long, low and somewhat rambling outlines, resembling a gentleman's farmhouse of the sixteenth century. It is an English It is fittingly The interior of the house has been | placed in a wooded section near a ~ed and the lathing is well under way. 1 the second floor it has been com- >ted and the first coat of plaster put 1 the walls. Each corner has been ~ded to prevent possible chippings. * iarge fireplace in the living room has’ *2an built. One of the features of the construc- 1 of the house is the insulating of the the ceiling with boards of heat and small stream. Steel Adds {o Strength. A steel framework adds strength to the construction, already of ample so- lidity by reason of the walls of quarried field stone of unusual thickness. This week the plumbing was being installed. The house indicates, even in its pres- rd story, accomplished by the lining :rmtfll;"' something of the floor plan first story. which will have rooms at three different levels. One is ~'4 proof composition. On the same floor an ample cedar set has been built into the wall and radlo wiring provided. This room is in a hallway. The living room is down several steps to the-left and the dining m}:'t‘ is raised about two feet on the right. To the rear is the library, on >nded as an exercise room and after | the same level as the hall. mpletion modern apparatus will be stalled. The windows are arranged so | 12t there will be cross ventilation. Den Is Near Completion. Under the presidency of Herbert Hoover the Better Homes movement grew from an idea for providing the homemaker of modest means with the best avallable assistance in solving every home-making problem into its realization. More than 5,000 American communities are taking an active part in the annual campaign, it is stated. The organization was founded in 1922 by Mrs, William Brown Meloney and conducted at the expense of a private enterprise for two years, when the movement reached such proportions that it was reorganized as an educa- tional movement devoted exclusiveiy to public service having the active backing of scores of Nation-wide associations of. men and women, and of bureaus and departments of the Federal Government. ‘The culmination of the work each year is in “Better Homes week,” which will be held this year from April 21 to 27, inclusive. The program is carried out through local volunteer committees of citizens, acting under the direction and in co-operation with the national headquarters, at 1653 Pennsylvania avenue, Last year 5,055 such local committees participated, and this year an even ?renter number of communities, ranging Tom the largest to the smallest and spreading not only throughout con- tinental United States, but to the Philip~ pines, Hawall, Alaska and Porto Rico, will take part. Guidebook’s Foreword. The guidebook issued by national committees contains the thorough-going President Hoover in these words: “The local better homes committees, which numbered more than 5,000 in 1928, have made the Better Homes in | America movement, one of the strong | upbuilding forces in our national life. It 1s characteristically a product of the | American people, developed in responss to a natlon-wide need, and taken up throughout the country and adapted to | local situations with amazing rapidity. | “It draws on the past for the best | tions, but is always looking forward— at a definite focal point— the home. The local committees have done an headquarters for the use of its local | as its foreword | indorsement of | Balisent nds @ o ey PROPERTY ACQUIRED |% to improve their homes and they have brought to them a found realiza- tion of the value of fium and’' mu- tual co: ation in e making and in home life. 4 Home Life Emphasized, “There can be no higher undertaking than that of aiding others in efforts that: can develop their character and spiritual qualities,and the better homes work' is of that type. It starts with {r?provm‘ the physical setting of home ife and obtaining the best returns from/ expenditures of time and money on home making. But happy, healthful home life and the human qualities re- quired to attain it are emphasized throughout the programs and are al- ways in mind as the final objective. “The work of home improvement can never be finished, for the problems of home making will always be with us and new conditions will alter them. Young people as they grow up must learn how to solve them and increasing psrtlcl?nlon of the schools each year recognizes this fact. Furthermore, the home must always play its part along with church and school in passing on and building up the ideals of our peo- ple upon which depends the true suc- cess of our civilization and national life. “The fleld is so great that it calls for the united efforts of better homes committees and of the many groups which co-operate with them in the demonstration programs. I am confi- dent that a splendid response will come from far-sighted and public-spirited in- dividuals and groups throughout the AS AN INVESTMENT George Miller Buys Business and Apartment House at 518 Twelfth Street. George Miller, Washington business man, has purchased as an investment the two story and basement business and apartment property located at 516 Eemh street, it wu’mnounee.fl 20- . The consideration in the transaction, handled through the office of Luther W. Linkins, was reported to be approxi- mately $55,000. property [ ;ra:mze of 21 feet and a depth of 100 [ee Title to the property was passed this ;v'e'enkrby Annle T. Ryan to the new er, country and that they will have the cordial support of all citizens.” During Better Homes week each year one or more homes are demonstrated in each community and prizes of con- siderable value are swarded to those whom, in the opinion of the judges, ‘heve best depicted to their respective communities the finest types of homes of the more modest class with all of the many factors of home making taken Into consideration, that lles in our experience and tradi- | an institution of a people accustomed | to change. It is based on the premise | that progress toward the noblest ends | may be achieved by resourcefulness and | character in mastering such problems | | as are involved in home making. “The better homes activities converge | $8.975 Up Reasonable Terms High Above the Capitol Six and Seven Rooms Built-in Garage T}le Be!t Materia]s, Workmflns}lip afla Fin'h An Inspection Will Convince You of Their Merit CHARLES M. WALLINGSFORD Just One Square West of the Circle 23 Grafton St'rAeet’ A Center-Hall Home of Masonry Construction The first and only time this residence has ever been offered for sale, Amid a Beautifully Landscaped Setting Lot 70x125 f It is situated just one block west of Connecticut Avenue &t the Circle—in n most pictures 3 ue setting. Only an inspection will enable you to fully appreciate the spacious, \ecllvplnr?ncd rms and numerous details that make this _home especiaily inviting. The wide center hall, the particularly comfertable living and dining rooms, the sun parlor and covered porch.‘ the four splendid bedrooms and two tile baths, the roomy attic, built-in garage and zhomughl); modern conveniences—should answer your every requirement. Informality is the keynote of the grounds, 70x125—the beautiful landscaping hedged in with hemlocks, creates an un- usual setting, charming in its appeal. to enjoy—ALWAYS, and the day and you may ha: @ 1704 Connecticut Avenue Schwab, Valk & Canby This is nct just “another hous: a HOME dlable at 2 price well under $25,000. The owner is away for ntire freedom for inspection. Open Sunday—11 to 6 Pot. 830 [ In That Fashionable and Convenient Neighborhood The den on the second floor, overlook- | ~3 the garden, is nearer completion | 12n any other room in the house. The | ters are left uncovered, carrying out | ie Colonial plan, and the walls are to | ~ve bookshelves. The fifth of the model home series is | eing erected on the site in the Rich- — enormous public service by working out methods for making homes attractive, | healthful and convenient within the ! resources of time and money at the command of families of low income. Just West of Connecticut and North of Wyoming Avenue BUILDER & OWNER 1010 Vermont Ave. N.W. This cozy and com- § pact detached brick is of the center hall entrance residence ype and contains x rooms, two baths, maid’s rocm and built-in garage for one car. The opportunity sel- dom presents itself to get a detached brick residence in this splendid sec- tion, especially a house 33 feet wide at this low price. semi-detached Hames in NORTH CLEVELAND PARK Open for Comparison At a Price to Sell DAVID E. BARRY REALTOR Metropolitan 2025-2026 1807 H St. N.W. Possession can be given within thirty days as owner is leaving town. ond Park addition to Cleveland Park = 2 : 3307 Rowland place. The builder, || 1 . I < - “illam D, Sterrett, has' planned 8 |} Y2 Sq- (Xfconnect:cut : i { 3 3 "~rge New England Colonial dwelling, | 3 & I s i o i ~‘mple in outline, commodious in pro- venue ’ sortions and unusually attractive in 12 combination of materials employed. 3 81 8 The house, which is of three stories >nd contains nine main rooms, is of L. 5 S ‘nitewashed brick and quarried stone. 2 e ety g sooe || dvIngston St. he highest peak of the gabled roof, which will be of slate. This week the | AR E Ry et EROM rrimary roofing has been constructed | Beautiful detached home of 4 ~nd the tarpaper now is being laid for (| pedrooms. 2 baths, large jiving Joom the slate. i gndre length of rhouse.‘ }“".fi,‘"" The inside of the walls is of hollow o b i B e B 2 "'l construction, providing an insulat- || SRRt E e e S iae ng airspace to make the house un- grounds offset with shrubbery. 'sually comfortable at all seasons. The The finest materials and skilled ‘~ont porch has not yet been built, but fi‘g;‘;’é"“ completed this unusual - plague of a Colonial flare shaped de- 3 Zn has been set in the wall over the ~atrance portal. The doorway is rched and upon passing through it one 3 confronted on either side with built- i bookcases. Porch Framework Erected. The electric wiring throughout the sntire house has been done and the nstallation of the plumbing is going forward. The framework of the first Inspection by Appointment Only 4 :DROOM RESIDENCE in this desirable neighborhood between Wisconsin and Connecticut Avenues, where home values will always increase. A MODERN brick constructed home with EIGHT large rooms, TILE BATH with SHOWER, extra LAVATORY, select HARDWOOD FLOORS, detached GARAGE; also an artistic OPEN FIREPLAC ELECTRIC REFRIG- ERATION and other home REFINEMENTS, * CHAS. D. SAGER Builder—Realtor—Owner 924 14th St. N.W. Main 36 OPEN SUNDAY 9 AM. to 9 P.M. 3620 Veazey St. PRICE $13,750 CONVENIENT TERMS For Sunday Appointment Call Wis. 2976 2328 2h St NW. JOHN F. MAURY Realtor 1705 “Kay” St. N.W. Phone Main 4080 A Véry Unusual Home —Scarce type—but convenient with bedroom and bath on first floor 6304 Brookville Road i Chevy Chase, Md. The judgment of over 500 sat- isfied. home owners con- A : . firms your own : 3 T gy = when you buy : : ; a home here. The plan is most attractive; the con- struction exceptionally good—and that it is for sale at any price is due to uncon- trolable circumstances—and that ac- counts for the sacrifice made in offering it at 13,650 T All 7 Yooms are large; both baths— ane on the first floor, the other upstairs —are modernly fixtured; floors are hard wood, built-in garage, and very attractive lot. Slate roof! Size 60x100 feet. It’s a home you couldn’t begin to du- plicate at the special price—you make a straight out saving. Open until 9 P. M.—few left Price $6,750 to $7,850 $350 Cash—$55 Monthly OFFICE 8th and Tuckerman Streets GO oUT Georgia Avenue to Tuckerman Sireet, then one square East to property $18,750 No. 2 Hesketh Street - Thl'a‘delightjul home is located at the intersection of Magnolia Parkway and Hesketh Street, one-half square from Chevy Chase Circle. Rarely are homes in this choice and convenient section available at the price at which this property is offered. This is a real home in a perfect setting. . i There are eight sunny rooms; two glasssinclosed porches. Spa- cious tiled bath, also shower bath in basement. Metal weather- stripped and screened. Large Frigidaire. Finest oak - floors throughout. Third floor finished and comprises maid’s room and . oom. House in excellent condition. Garage. The lot is beautifully landscaped. ; iy Open for Inspection All Day Sunday EDW. H. JONES & C€O., Inc. Adjacent ‘to New Government Park Every one is semi-detached, constructed of brick and contains six light, well arranged rooms, large modern bath, built-in garage, fromt and rear porches, and many other attractive features, Over 500 of them have been sold already! Open Sunday from 2 pm. to dark. Turn into Brookville Road at the right of Chevy Chase Circle and drive to the home. Open Until 9 P. M. WARDMAN 1437 K Street N.W. '",. Deal with a Realtor 1415K Street