Evening Star Newspaper, May 9, 1931, Page 19

REAL MEETING TO HONOR JUDGE H. W. SMITH Local Realtors May 21. Nelson to Speak. Judge Howard W. Smith of Alexan- dria, Representative-elect eighth congressional district of Virginia, will be guest of honor and Herbert U. Nelson, executive secretary of the Na- tional Association of Real Estate Boards, principal speaker at an lnnlverug meeting of the local realtor board be_held May 21. 1 The meeting, announced today by Arthur Carr, president of the Washing- ton Real Estate Board, will be in the nature of a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the reorganization of the former Real Estate Brokers' Association on May 21, 1921. In addition to a business session, there will be a spectal entertainment program, followed by a buffet supper. Membership Increases. Since the organization of the present board, Mr. Carr stated today, there has been a gradual increase in membership each year and the board has progressed in the development of specific services to its members and the public. Mr. Carr listed as some of the more dmportant activities of the board the development and adoption of a code of ethics and standard business contract forms used in real estate practice, in- auguration of a system of arbitration between members in cases of misunder- | PO’ standings, maintenance of statistics re- garding property ownership, zoning, umrnengs and real estate transfers and mortgages. Service Bureau Operated. One of the principal services offered to the public by the board, he said, was the operation of a free service bureau which undertakes to render assistance to those seeking advice l&d information regarding real estate problems. "‘The %Vsshinmn Real Estate Board has been actively interested in the study end development of laws pertaining to real estate and has co-operated with the National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the Zoning Commis- sion in working out practical probleml" arising in the growth of Washington, he said. Other activities of the board have fncluded the fostering of courses in real estate study, conducting forum discus- sions and the maintaining of a real estate library as a part of an educa- tional program for realtors and pro- spective members of the board. ZONING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE T0 PUBLIC Information on Specific Properties Will Be Supplied Upon ‘Written Request. Official zoning certificates are avail- able at the District Building to realtors and the public generally, giving owners and prospective owners of property here accurate statement of zoning restrictions on specified properties, the Washington Real Estate Board states in the current issue of its official organ, the Washing- ton Realtor. Upon _written request the District Zoning Commission will issue an official certificate of zoning, giv! complete and accurate facts pel g to any specific property in respect to zoning regula’ ns, the board announces. Memoers of the realtor board were urged in the publication to take advan- tage of this service in making sales, particularly in cases where the question of zoning is an important factor in the transaction. The certificates, the board states, will show, at the time of the transaction, just what uses to which the property may be put, as well as the zoning limi- tations in respect to improvements. Use of this information, the board de- | clares, will tend to avold misunder- standings which sometimes occur when the subject of zoning is not given proper attention. BUILDERS URGED - TO ASSERT VISION| A challenge to the construction in- dustry to assert natural and needed leadership in the present difficult peri- od was given by Truman 8. Morgan, president F. W. Dodge Corporation, at a dinner meeting of the Associated General Contractors of America last night. Mr_ Morgan is American vi president of the International Fede: tion of Building and Public Works Con- tractors. “One out of every ten workers is di- rectly or indirectly on the construction industry pay roll in normal times,” he said. “The rise and fall of activities in the construction world affect at least one-quarter of our people. It was to our industry that President Hoover and his advisers turned immediately follow- ing the collapse of the industrial boom in 1929, “It is in our direction that indus- trialists and economists lcok now as the harbinger of better days. Let us ac- cept the challenge. Let vision and leadership come forward and relegate to the limbo of the dark ages such un- employment and depression as we now experience.” 6505 Conn. Ave. Chevy Chase, Md. An Outstanding Buy At $15,950 Convenient Terms This charming, new home of English design overlooks the beautiful park of the Chevy Chase Seminary and has lovely rear grounds covered with trees. In addition to the seven rooms, ' reception’ hall, two tile baths. there is a large celotex lined third floor which will make a delightful recreation or playroom. ‘This home is well adapted to the family requiring four bedrooms. There 18 a two-car, bullt-in garage. Structurally the house s 1 splendidly and sturdily bullt, with such features as slate roof, copper flashing. guttering and down spouting and liberal use of stone. ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, l ~ Colonial Estate Restored OLD MARYLAND HOUSE BROUGHT BY DAVIDSONS. from the! ' Cremona, old St. Marys County, Md., estate, which was purchased some time ago by Maj. and Mrs. Howard Davidson, has been restored by the new owners to its former architectural character. ‘The tract, containing 692 acres, in- cludes an area of 60 acres which has been developed as a landing field, which can be used by Maj. Davidson, who is commandant of Bolling Field here, in airplane trips between his home and | the local Army air field. | Prior to the acquisition of the prop- erty by the Davidsons the home had ‘been in the possession of the Thomas | family for nearly 200 years, it is re- | rted. The property is located on the Pa- tuxent River, commanding a view of || the Calvert County shore, and lies be- ) tween Trent Hall and Della Brooke, estate of Leander McCormick-Good- hart, commercial secretary of the Brit- ish embassy staff here. Two Rooms, Kitchen and Bath Elect 1 Refrigeration THE ARGONNE 16th and Columbia Road Reasonable Rentals OREUTT TELS HOW TOAVODPADLOAS Steps Outlined by Assistant U. S. Attorney in Address | Before Realtors. Ways in which property owners can | avod padlocking of their real estate | holdings caused by liquor law viola- tions by their tenants were outlined by | Capt. Harold W. Orcutt, assistant | United States attorney, in an address | before members of the Washington Real Estate Board this week. D. C., SATURDAY, United States attorney the property ownership records and the prosecutor's office in return sencs notices of alleged liquor law violations to owners of prop- erty here, giving them opportunity to :mtmae ouster proceedings against enants. Notices Sent as Courtesy. Mr. Orcutt brought out in the con- ference this week that “no obligation of law rests on the District attorney to notify property owners of law violations before padlock proceedings are insti- tuted and that such notices are sent merely as a courtesy.” He added that such notices are not sent in instances where the owner is the violator or where the violation 'is o flagrant that the owner i presumed to have knowledge of i John A. Petty, secretary of the real- tors, pointing to the importance of this matter to property owners, sent & no- | tice to members of the board urging them in every case to acknowledge re- ceipt of notices from the United States attorney in reference to reported lav violations on properties under their management. Under a system of co-operation set up_more than a year ago the local realtor board makes available to the He also advised the realtors to in- form the United States attorney by let- ter of any action taken by the agent or MAY 9, 1931. T property owner in respect to a tenant, so as to establish in the files of the United States attorney evidence of the co-operation of the property owner as a safeguard against summary action in the future should a subsequent viola- tion occur. | The statement sent out to realtors by | Mr. Petty also brought out that “pro- ceedings in Municipal Court to dispo- | sess a tenant because of a violation | should not be canceled on the grounds | that the charge of violation has been | nolle prossed, or even if the defendant, | be found ‘not. guilty.’ as padlocking is possible in either event.” | T o | Raymond K. Espey Named. | Raymond K. Espey, an official of the | Perpetual Building Association of this city, has been named one of the gov- ernors in charge of the program of the appraisal division of the annual con- | vention of the United States Building and Loan Leagye to be held this Sum- mer in Philadelphia. | At Price Asked You Cannot Find a Better Buy! Your Immediate Inspection Urged Semi-Detached Brick Homes 4 Bed Rooms 7 Large Complete Bath with Extra Lavatory off Master Bed Room, Real Open Fireplace, Large Kitchen, Electric Refrigeration, Rreakfast Room, back from Kitchen, Rooms, Shower 2-Car Built-In Garage Nice Front Side and Rear Lawn Near All Conveniences! Sample Open Daily to 9 P.M. REAL ESTATE. 16 West Lenox Street Section “Two” Chevy Chase, Md. ia Parkway from Chavy Chase d one of the loveliest center- it has been our ple In its layout of 9 rooms, 3 ba t space, every inch is advantag Wooded lot 80x125, priva In beauty of surrounding. sirability, this property Priced well under $25,000. buy for a discriminating purchaser. Open All Day Sunday for Inspection Schwab, Valk & Canby Exclusive Agents 1704 Conn. Ave. Potomac 0830 'Detached BRICK AND FRAME $9,950 6518 7th Place N.W. . . . * ; This unique and architecturally perfect home contains six large rooms, tile bath in colors, large kitchen with many extra features. Purchaser may choose own interior gefonhom. Inspect this home and convince yourself that it is not only distinctive but an unusual value. Exceptional Values Ve Dornes ’ INSPECT THESE HOMES SUNDAY and you will find : them ideal in location and arrangement Attractive brick construc- tion...fully screened...six Exhibit Home big rooms. ..tiled bath with shower. ..concrete t 329 Longfellow St. orch...screened double fear . porches. ..cedar-lined gfl”.‘,y"‘ 5:""1"9’ ;’# closets. ..electric refrigera- tion...Sanitas on kitchen prive out 16th St. or Georgis Ave. to Longfellow, then and bath. ..Armstrong Lin- oleum on kitchen floor... . N.L_Sansbury double drain board sink... built-in garage. 1418 Eve St. NNW. NAtional 5004 Exceptionally Low Priced at $8,950 up On Convenient Terms . C. H. SMALL, Builder Suburban Environment—12 Minutes from Downtown 14th ST. N.E. AT MICHIGAN AVE. AND VARNUM ST. EXHIBIT HOME 4419 14th ST. N.E. PUBLIC APPRECTATION has resulted in the immediate sale of an en- tire row of these beautiful homes and two of this new group before they were completed. THE REASON 1S APPARENT- It is humanly impossible to build a home more beautiful than these; to plan a home so complete as to meet_every desire of & Wife, or to satisfy the vanity of a dis- criminating husband and still be below the price you expected to pay. HOME—SEMI-DETACHED—STX ROOMS—Porches open or enclosed. Two baths, shower. Sanitas-covered kitchen and baths. Fire- place, pantry, Prigidaire, hardwood floors and trim. Large lot, beautifully planted. Paved street, etc. DIRECTIONS Drive out North Capitol St. right on Michigan Ave. to 14th St. and le ouses, or take Brookland Ave,, walk right to 14th St. S e Tower Bldg., 14th & K Sts. Dist. 0853 INSPECT TODAY New Group Just Completed, Equipped With Awnings and Screems Sample House 6403 Ninth Street N.W. 4601 Leland Street Chevy Chase, Md. ALL BRICK—CORNER—one block from Wisconsin Ave. and Stores—close to new Leland School —priced to sell$9 950 at 9 e FIVE ROOMS AND TILED BATH— LARGE FLOORED ATTIC—GARAGE—LOT IS 60 FT. BY 150 FT. You can buy this property on almost your own terms. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Edw. H. Jones & Co.. Inc. 5520 Conn. Ave. Clev. 2300 . 3408 Pattersc;n St:.'Che\}y C‘lv'lase.’D. C.“ ‘ The construction is sound and the appointments modern and dignified. On a large 60-ft, front lot on a high elevation, this home, with two baths, two porches, electric refrigera- tion, attic and two-car garage, offers the best value in a four-bed room housg today. necticut Ave. Open Afternoons, Evenings and All Day Sunday Nat'l 4600 Unusual “STONEFORM” Home *New Four Bed Room Brick An attractive and practical floor plan of center hall type. Just two blocks east of Con- Phillips & Canby, Inc. Exclusively—Realtor Investment Bldg. BUILT FOR PERMANENCY 42nd and Albemarle Sts. N.W. OPEN FOR . INSPECTION UNTIL 9 P.M. Well situated on large corner .lot. Eight rooms, 2 full tiled baths with showers, 2-car built-in garage, open fireplace, screens, steel casement windows on 1Ist Open until nine o Open all day Sunday, and after- | “lnn-ulovnlnn during week ’ v J. WESLEY BUCHANAN | Exclusively Met. 1143 Wis. 3732 - .xmg PRICE, $500 Cash ‘clock every night. $8,250 $60 Monthly Drive out Georgia Avenue to Tuckerman St., then ome block east. - “HARRY WARDMAN 1437 K Street District 3830 Go out Wis. Ave. to Albemarle and turn left one block. 2 floor, textured walls, vari-colored slate roof. Other unusual fea- tures. Built by contract for own- er, who will sell for actual cost. J. C. WEEDON CO. 1727 K St. N.W. Realtors Met. 3011 5718 3rd Place N.W. Between Madison and Nicholson Sts. WAPLE & JAMES, Inc. 1226 14th St. N.W. North 0962 J. Dallas Grady 1010 Vermont Ave. Dist. 9179 TO REACH—Drive our Georgia Ave. to Van Buren St., right three blocks, right to houses. A Dunigan-Built All Brick Home : . . in a Desirable Neighborhood . . . at an Extremely Modest Price 20 F@ot Front I 2| | FOURTH STREET, N.W. FRIGIDAIRE AND 3 SCREENED PORCHES Not only a beautiful home, but a sound, sensible investment. Here you will see six largé sunny rooms; hardwood trim; nlcctéd oakwood flooring throughout; tiled bath and shower; kitchen (Frigidaire equipped) and pantry finished in Linoleum and Sanitas. Built with three large screened-in porches and de- tached garage. Pleasingly situated in a' most desirable neighborhood—convenient to stores, schools and the 14th street car line, we Reasonably Priced Convenient Terms feel that those of you who are house-hunting ° in Washington cannot afford to buy else- Open and Lighted Until Nine P.M. e where before seeing this beautiful, reasonably priced home by Dunigan. D. J. Dunigan, Inc. Tower Building National 1265 BUY WITH CONFIDENCE—BUY A DUNIGAN ALL-BRICK HOME 7 I R R THIS BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME OPEN FOR INSPECTION— Two-Car 4715 17th St. NW "ot (Between Crittenden and Decatur Streets) There are 22 beautiful trees around this wonderful home. Several hundred dollars {a shrubbery. The lot is 105 ft. front; 114 ft. deep, 5-ft. terrace, stone walls on front and on side and rear alley. Surrounded by other beautiful homes. THIS IS ONE OUTSTANDING BARGAIN Outside woodwork, cypress. Two-and-a-quarter-inch oak front door. Gutters and spouts, copper. Windows, steel casement. Glass, quarter-inch plate. Rolled screens. Corbin hardware, Hot-water heat, oil burner. Lights in all closets. Ample base plugs. Wired for radio. Interior woodwork, hand-rubbed gum. ALLEN C. MINNIX . . . Owner 1416 F St. N.W. Phone National 0538