Evening Star Newspaper, April 25, 1931, Page 18

ARCHITECTS HONOR ' WASHINGTON MEN H. W. Peaslee and F. C. Baldwin Re-elected Officers i of National Institute. Horace W. Peaslee, a past president of the Wash! Chaptér of the Ameérican Institute of Architécts, was re-elected for a second term as second vice president of the national institute at the recent annual convention of the Frank C. Baldwin, also of this city; was re-elected secretary of the insti- tute, & position he has held for a number of years, conducting the work from the national headquarters of the institute here at the Octagon. - Others Are Honored, In addition, the institute honored two other Washingtonians. lerick A. Delano, chairman of the National Capital Park and Planning Commis- sion, was elected an hanornry member of the ‘institute. He was one of five given this recognition as being “distin- guished artists in their respective fields, or 48 distinguished laymen in their re- spectivé communitiés who have ren- dered signal and valuable service to the advancement of architecture.” Frederick Vérnon Murphy. ington architect and professor architecture of Catholic University, ‘was one of 28 architects from over the country who were elected fellows of the institute, the selections being made by the jury of fellows, of which Charles A. Favrot of New Orleans is chairman. Olinsted Wins Medal. The fine e medul of the institute was awarded to erick Law Olm- sted of Boston, lhu 15 well known in Washington through his position as & member of the National canml Park Planning Commission. The award “for distinguished achieve- ment in landscape architectute.” A citation accompanying the award states, in part: “In the annals of architecture and | its associated art of landscape design, no names from the past areé more high- 1y honoréd than those of L’Bfllnt l.nd P‘m:ledck Law Olmsted t_Frederick Law Olm- sud. w wham mu medal is awarded at & compar: ly early age, succeeded to his father's position as oné of the leaders in llnd.scl&e design. He gerved with distinction in collaboration with Charlés McKim, Daniél Burnham and Auluam 8t. Gaudens on the McMillan | Commission.” noben D. Kohn of New York was re-elected president of the institute. Other officers are E. J. Russell of St. Louis, first vice president, and Edwin Belntmm, Los Angeles, treasurer. ——a . LUMBER SALES JUMP Mills Report Business Favorable in Belation to Production. New business received at lumber mills during the week ended April 11 eonfimnl in favorable relation to orders being approximately g:r eent above the cut, it is lndlened téports from 748 leading hardwood and softwood mills to the National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association. 8 ents by these mills were re- a8 2 pér cent below their total production, whlch amounted to 218 Ml.M feet, A.mk et:ller 760 mills reported orders cent above a com- nrodncuonvo‘fr 208,840.000 feet. m rison of :‘h‘: Mw’ltl;)n for t:s equival !I\ tical. m nfl. 1228 GClen North Woodside, An opportunity to secure the best bu Wlsh]ngtfln Area loca'ed in one 0‘ l's exclusive auburb-. Price, ‘Wash- | of | Charles | Upper—Frank O. Baldwin and Horace W. Peaslee, re-elected to the of secretary and second vice president, respectively, of the American Institu THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, sts of Arohitects. Lower—FPrederick Vernon Murphy, elected a fellow of the institute, and Prederic A. Delano, ¢hairman of the National Ca Commission, who was elected an honorary member of association. COURSE IN CONVEYANCING | OF VALUE TO BANKERS Carefully Selected Speakers Bring Insight Intd Real Estate Prae- tice, Bays Institute Official. The course in real estate and con- ‘pnsl Park and Planning WILL PROTECT INSIGNIA Building and Loan League to Act Against Illegal Users. Steps to prohibit the use of the mem- bership insignia and motto of the United States Building & Loan League by institutions other than members veyancing just concluded by the Wash- | were taken by the league officers and ington Chapter, American Institute of | Banking, according to Aubrey O. Dooley, chairman of the Educational Commit- tee of the chapter, proved of value to the members of the institute and junior 1 | bank officers who attended the series of lectures. The course was the first of its kind ever conducted by the local chapter. Mr Dooley said “the counsel and ex- perience of the carefully selected speak- !Yl brought to the banking fraternity lendid elementary insight into the me Nods of real estate practice a8 the banker contacts with it.” After each lecture an informal quiz was conducted by John A. Petty, exécu tive secretary of the Was] Real Estate Board, who outlined the am and assisted at each of the sessions. Lectures nn specialized subjects were ven by Mr. Petty, Roger J. Whiteford, es J. Becker, Anhur Q. Bis] G. Petey McCilue, William P. Richare J. | P. M. Bowie, W-verly ‘Taylor, William James | J. Flather, Schick, ¢ Rust, ir.; M 2d. Near Maryland University Open ted Taiis FIL 8ix large rooms Fl and tile bath, show- er, eping porcl] cozy break{ast nook, open fireplace, elec- tricity, latge closets. ; = Price $9,850 I‘!r-l to Sult l'O out B-ll!ma'n Road Md. Ross in the nest and $9,950 Convenient Terms Open for Inspection Until Sold Among 'he many features of.this beautiful home are in- cluded the following: New ALL-BRICK CONSTRUCTION, 6 jous rooms with pantry and large closets, front and rear spac! Roors & grounds. To veach North Woodside—Drive out 16th thence through the umw!l a lhovrt l% miles to flllm Ave., the stone gate into 1228 ga Ross Road. posts of North Woodside on the left. tiled bath and shower, hot-water heat, hardwood throughout, detached garage and massive landscaped to Georgla Ave., 'urn 2% blocks Woodside Construction Co. > Phone Silver Spring 109 directors at thelr Spring meeting this week. A resolution adopted at the meeting | declares that the membership insi and motto of the United States League i8 reserved to State building and loan I es and to associations individually affiliated with the national organiza- tion. Encroachment upon these specm | rights by associations not members will lbe met Dy aggressive action by the eague. 14th St. Highlands 5705 14th St. N.W. Check these features: Bennuat,” sy root. Io lavety, reon hs, incliding Brew : L 8. 54% irust—reasonable terms. Convince Yourself at Once Open Saturday Afternoon and Sundsy E..H. CROXTON Realty Associales 1427 Eye St. N.W. Nat. 8744 the national architects’ i GOVERNMENT PLAN Institute Charges Inferior Design Will Result From Present Polioy. (Continued From First Page.) D, C, SATURDAY, CAPITAL BUILDING TOTALS §3.330 $3,000,000 Apartment Unit, With Work Resumed, Swells Figures. (Continued From First Page.) National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Park and Planning Commission. “We welcome,” the statement con- tinues, “every opportunity to make avail- able to the Government the best pro- fessional ability which the country possesses in order that thn 8 lendld example already establisl n _our National Capital may be oxund!d to e community where these ideals be reflected and emphasized in our n ral architecture, “Great sums of money have been | ngress for | :{ many vemmmm structures in all sections of the eount Under the stress of circumstances, despi! the large mnumon of the ofllcn of the super architect of the Treasury, few ouv. of many projects have been assigned to architects in pri- vate practice. “It is the conviction of the archi- tectural profession that public policy will be best served by a further exten- slon of this work into the hands of able | architects resident in the localities which the bulldings are designed to serve.” P Many cities in England are defying the recent court ruling against Sunday entertainments, and are granting li- censes for music events on that day. Inerney, builder; to erect one l-stnry brick store building, 815 14th street, to cost $7,000. William and Jenny K;:ll«n owners: Julius Wenig, architect; Malaka- tis, builder; to erect one 2-story brick addition lpd make repairs and altera- tions, 1834 Beventh street, to cost $6,000. D. J. Dunigan, Inc, owners and bullders; George Santmyers, archi- test; to erect one 1-story brick gas sta- tion, 5230 Geor nue, to cost $5,000. Kass Realty wners and builders; M. Platshorn, dallsn 3 to erect one 1- :M brick store, 608 T street, to cost F. W. & P. Co, Inc, owners; E. R. Parsons, architect; Thomas F. Jones, builder; to erect one 1-story covered service shed, alley rear 1427 L street, to cost $5,000. Thomas M. Nolan, owner and bullder; L. W. Giles, architect; to erect one 2- story brick flat, 1414 A street southeast, to cost $5,000. 8. W. Russell, owner and builder; | A.8. J. Atkinson, architect; to erect | one story brick addition, make re- pairs and alterations; 1108 Maryland avenue southwest, to cost $5,000, G. W. Chase, owner, designer and builder; to erect one 1-story brick, tile and concrete dwelling, 6617 Seventh street, to cost, $5,000. 8t. Rose's Technical School, owner; Rosengarten Co., Inc., harig Home Just North of Cathedral 2937 28th St. N.W. $13,500 terior i ception and West of Conn. Aves. A truly delightful home in an unex- cslled location. in every detail of its appointments, hav- ing been built within the past few years. and completely reconditioned. It i¢ thoroughly modern The in- s attractively arranged with re- hall, large living room with open fireplace, fine dining room, bright. Ritchen with ru bed roo: space. OPEN FROM 2TO0Y9 PM. Natl. Mortg. 1004 Vermont Ave. bber tile flooring, three splendid ms, 2 tilet baths and ample closet Other features include 2-car ga- rage, screens and awnings, & Inv. Corp. 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CORNER brick home of eight rooms, bath. aniry, sui Frigidairi Side’ concrete living porch: bulli-in garage. large lot with all _con wmencn ™ neluding - BubLC and Jhe price of this h and 'you Wil "werce Witk s NEW-t big closets, private om( dhestencutt o kand i and eome ot Bublic _ane truction, e is low & ‘Dant, is w“: tnla 'wu ., Where upon & carel 8ix just s0ld, three muy!nn et erty is just like brand-new. he most rnwnl‘ily priced dnlrnle avallable. Come to the details. ouse, and & 1 t. oak floors, fl 0! hrubs and the entire pre rice is below actual s second to nope for The bus goes right nd the location homes. acher A DBrive “throush Fessenden street to 47th and. turn. lefé one sauare fo samale house. 519 Oglethorpe St. N. $10,450 Marietta Park 7"3”':" 'an'“ sogetn n and. is s tow But SEMI-DETACHED Wavantages are—Dark red brick For Your Convenience These Homes Are Open aml Lighted Until 9 P.M. Tower Building RM HOOKER Realtor Metropolitan 2663 APRIL 25, 1931. builders;$o erect elevator haf 1878 mxp. pucz to cost $3,000 6 Hare, owner and builder; ! .v Hun. d-imr, o erect one l~nary 7 street sou nat. weon $2,800. REAL ESTATE. owners and buflders; to make repairs and utenmu. 1763 Columbia road, to - cost $2,000. m’ metkam 1 muon -8 Mfllenth and 8 lwf,m to cost $1,500. enct .m?;“;.'e'u‘f m'::dsmugr”: w&"“' coeonx $1,200. o err, owner an M. W. Buell, architéct; oo norr,hmt. 1o coet u soo to erect one | builder: 1-story cinder block and brick Mfllunn street, m cost $1,000. Champlain Investment corpa:don This Beautiful Corner Home Priced at $22,500—for Prompt Sale An Exceptional Home Value Beautifully arranged central-hall plan. 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