Evening Star Newspaper, May 23, 1931, Page 20

" See New Sample 417 Nicholson St. N.W. Semi-Detached Brick! 8 Rooms—2 Baths ' DEEP LOT—GARAGE Your inspection will reveal the many attractive and prac- tical features. Waple & James, Inc. 1226 14th St. N.W. REAL ESTATE. Open to ® P.M. SCORED BY COURT |Decision Cites Code of Ethics of Realty Boards in U. S. on Agent’s Duties. The code of ethics of the National Association of Real Estate Boards was incorporated in a decision rendered April 20 by the commissioners of the Neeth- 0062 culture and Markets in putting & free- lot_operator out of business. Scoring the practice of selling real 3% Inspect Today 4217 37th St. estate by giving away lots that are “really not gifts at all” the Wisconsin is ioners called the methods used by a concern “an unfair trade practice,” and ordered the company to “cease and desist” doing bustness along these lines. ‘The case was reported today by the National Association of Real Estate Boards, which condemns the “free lot” method, under which usually the “lucky winner” of a free lot finds he must pay for search of title, attorney’s fees, and so forth, which in the Milwaukee case amounted to $69. Then, the association reports, the prize lot winner is asked to trade in his "rre;" Jot fox;un“hrnr one, at & much higher re. prx?dm' a decision against the CORNER | Wisconsin State Department of Agri- | greq, THE EVENING OR RECALLS PROGRESS FREELOT AWARDS |*=At™ John A. Petty Predicts Future Fields of Opportunity in Address on Board’s Anniversary. made Dom past decade was during the cited by John A. Petty, secretary of the Washington Real Estate Board, this week in an address before the realtors, commemorating the tenth anniversary of their organization. “Ten years ago,” Mr. Petty said, ‘“there was no zoning law, with its re- strictive requirements. Chain-store or- ganizations' had just begun an upward stride. The Federal Government build- ing program was still in the stages of a m. Radio was hardly more than a novelty. Talking pictures were un- known. “Aviation had yet to feel the impetus of Lindbergh's feat. The home unit of , mechanical refrigeration was just be- coming known. Less than 45000 auto- mobile tags were issued in 1921, whereas 172,000 were issued last year. “Many of the gerden home spots of ‘Washington were still undeveloped acre- age. The extensive development of high-grade apartments and apartment hotels was hardly under way. Modern juipment and other int office me were known only to a comparatively few real estate offices. “The sclentific progress made in the fields of appraising and property man- agement, together with the ever-in- creasing complexity and specialization in the District of|in financing, community development and construction, coupled with the rapid changes in transportation, communica- tion and mediums of publicity and ad- vertising will provide unlimited tunities for realtors in the come.” years to PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX ORDERS WAGE SLASH Five to 24 Per Cent Cuts Affect All Employes—Three Million Saving Expected. By the Associated Press. NEW _YORK, May 23 (#) —Para- mount-Publix Corporation has notified employes throughout the country of a reduction in salaries ranging from 5 to 25 per cent, according to the salary. ‘The notice sald the cut affects em- ployes from Adolph Zukor, president, down, and the reduction applies to executives under oontract, who have voluntarily accepted. The new scale in effect until at least September 1, 1932, and is expected to effect a saving of from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 annually. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, OppoT- | in BRITISH HOME GROUP OF CAPITAL IN PAST 10 YEARS| T0 CELEBRATE IN U. S. Oldest Building Society Will Mark 150th Anniversary in Philadelphia. One hundred and fifty British financiers have chosen America for their celebration this Summer of the 150th England, a similar to bullding and loan associations in the United States. The celebration will take the form o/ the Third Inter- national Congress of Building Societies and Bullding and Loan Associations, at | Philadelphia August 10-14. This year marks the centennial of America’s first bullding and loan asso- ciation, and the centennial convention of the United States Building and Loan League will be held in adelphia at the same time. Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland are expected to send delegates, as well as Great Britain. ‘The British delegation will be headed :L the chief of the largest bullding so- ty in the world, Sir Enoch HIll, president of the Halifax Building So- clety, an institution with assets in English pounds sterling equivalent to $341,000,000. The United States League will be officially represented by a delegation of 15, to be chosen. Each of the state SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1931. building and loan I s which are members of the United States will be entitled to one representative, and all registered d-legates to the Cen- pme}m ted S“L“E“x‘.‘“ - luu' o B t on congress sessions. Army Officer Leaving Town Must Sell —desirable corne erty, 1 block fromr\sm man Park Hotel, near* schools and churches; 10 rooms, 2 baths, 3 porches. Open all day Sunday. Priced for quick sale— $10,950.% 2641 Garfield St. N.W. Adams 3445 Outstanding N.W. 47-it, Lot 4 bed rooms. 2 baths. 2-car built-in garage. Red tile mansard. An outstanding corner. Price and Terms Reasonable Open, Lighted, Daily and Sunday Until PM. Walter A. Dunigan 925 15th St. NNW. Nat. 9530 3815-3817 free-lot operator, the Wisconsin com- missioners quoted the following from ith X w should solely on its merits, without eug; tion, concealment or any form of tion or misleading representations.” BRYAN IS NAMED Roanocke Man Given Virginia Em- ployment Service Post. Walter W. Bryant of Roanoke a Virginia State di- | fce by Secreta headquarters be in Roanoke. Howard T. Colvin of Alexandria, who recently was appointed State director, has to enter the Labor De ACTUALLY REDUCED $1,450 3707 Windom PL N.W. Legation St. Chevy Chase, D. C. 1, Square West Conn. Ave. Just Completed Brick and stucco dwelling, slate roof, copper ing, 8 beautifully decorated rooms (5 bed rooms), 3 baths, eraticn, oak floors, open fireplace, deep with beautiful shrubbery. , garage to mal and spout- refrig- itch house. Lot 150 feet A surprisingiy low price for s house of this character. Most con- arranged. venient terms can be Come Out Saturday or Sunday Open and Lighted Until 8:30 P.M. H. H. Carter (Realtor) (Or Any Broker) 306 Investment Building National <178, Evenings, Col. 5424 Distinguishgd Residence ROCK CREEK ESTATES SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED PRICE! 1731 NORTH Detached, brick, eleven rooms, four baths, first floor lavatory, oil refrigerator, large side porch, 2-car garage. House has never been occupied. 99x150. Open Sunday, 2 to 6 Drive out 16th St. to Kalmia Road, and turn left. H. L. Rust Company 1001 Fifteenth St. PORTAL DRIVE burner, electrio Lot National 8100 3304 McKinley St. Drive Out Conmecticut Avense to McKinley, East to House OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY $12,500 Owner leaving town is the reason for extremely low price on this home. Be sure to see it. Eight rooms (4 real bed rooms), large lot, 2-cor detached gerage. Condition like new. u.u 'Eyc. “-G.Smiflllj!:@. N-;':-l SUCCESSOR TO BUSINESS N.L . Sansbury SISRRSN Provide, NOW, a safe, clean place for the kiddies to play next Win- ter. Eliminate dust, soot, ashes and add an_additional room to your house with the RICHMOND HEATOMAT GAS BOILER. Write or Telephone E. G. Schafer Co. 4100 GEORGIA AVE. N.W. PETWORTH Pre-Showing—Colonial Homes A WARREN DEVELOPMENT $8,750 Up Third and Emerson Streets Northwest Facing Beautiful Hampshire Gardens 6 Rooms and Bath—8 Rooms and 2 Baths New group of the most artistic and complete homes of Colonial design built in Petworth. Careful research and study have been made in equipping these homes, to- gether with astute buying of materials, enable us to make the assertion that we are giving more house for less money, and we invite your inspection and comparisons. ADAMS 0145 Among the many features included are as follows: All-brick construction—no old or sand brick used. Covered front porch, cement floor and brick pillars. Double rear porches—copper screened., Hardwood natural trim. White oak floors throughout. Sanitas-covered walls in kitchen and bath. Standard plumbing fixtures. Colored tiled baths. Colonial lighting fixtures. Cedar closets. General Electric refrigerators. Electric clock and ventilator in kitchen. Large and complete kitchen cabinet. Come out now and choose your house while they are under construction, so we may incorporate your own ideas as to color schemes in the bath and kitchen, the type of electric fixtures you want and the color wall paper desired. Don’t Forget the Losation—3rd and HEmerson Streets Northwest. Drive out New Hampshire Avenue to Emerson Street, and turn left on Emerson Street one block to the houses. SAMUEL S. SPRUCE NAtional 9419 New 8-Room, 2-Bath Home ‘ of Unusual Construction 1l Price $14,950 This unique “Stoneform” home com- bines maximum comfort with construction materials that provide rare enduring quali- ties. Eight rooms, 2 full tiled baths with showers (two bed rooms and bath on first floor), 2-car built-in garage, open fire- place, screens, steel casement windows on Less Than 1st floor, textured walls, varicolored slate Actual Cost roof. Other unusual features. Built by contract for owner who will sell for less IH than actual cost. Most desirably situated on large corner lot. 42nd and Albemarle Sts.N.W. OPEN FOR INSPECTION UNTIL 9 P.M. Go out Wisconsin Avenue to Albemarle and turn left one block J.C. WEEDON CO. Realtors 1727 K St N.W. i ROOMING HOUSE Value! Near 18th and Columbia Rd. 1852 BILTMORE ST. Open Sunday, 2 to 6 House 25 ft. wide, 13 rooms, 3 baths. In perfect condition throughout. Several thousand dollars under original price. H. L. Rust Company 1001 15th St. National 8100 WAPLE Beautiful Marietta Park First Showing 327 MADISON ST. N. W. FEATURES Eight large rooms, 2 baths, built-in garage, fireplace, pantry, Frigidaire, cold storage room, hardwood floors throughout, panelled walls. Houses stand on large lot, beautifully landscaped, and front on 300-foot boulevard entering beautiful Fort Slocum Park. Only one-half block from 14th Street car line. Take 14th St. car marked “TAKOMA,” get off at Madison, walk one-half block to houses, or drive out 5th St, turn right at Madison to house. Tower Bldg., 14th & K Dist. 0853 First Showing . . .- A=~ (C. H. Gaskins, Builder.) Location: “Marietta Park” High EI ion All Homes New Near 2 Car Lines Convenient to Schools (Public and Paroc! Every Home Occupied by Its Owner Purchasers Selected Highly Restricted Your Inspection Invited SAMPLE OPEN TO 9 P.M. Features: The Kitchen is Roomy S on Walls 609 Nicholson St. N.W. Out 7th or 8th St. to Nicholson St., East to Houses (You Will See Our Sign!) 1226 14¢h St. N.W. ' 6 Large Rooms ‘REAL ESTATE. Armsleigh Park = . New Brick Detached Home 3614 Albemarle St. Center Hall Plan This beautiful home, situated on large lot, has just been com- pleted and we are keeping it open for your inspection. It was built by the owner for his own home and nothing but the very best of material and workmanship were used. You enter the home from a beautiful tiled front and side porch into an unique reception hall. You will fall in love with the arrangement the minute you enter. The artistic stairs, the splendid large living room with open fireplace and the bright dining room and library are more than attractive. The kitchen is perfectly equipped, you must see it, that's all. Four large bright bed rooms, two complete * baths and finished attic make up the balance of the unit. Every possible modern improvement, automatic heat, Electrolux refrigera- tor. Two-car built-in garage. Priced very reasonably. If you enjoy inspecting a really beautiful home, don't fail to see this one. METZLER—Realtor 1106 Vt. Ave. DEcatur 5800 Sunday and Nights, ADams 0620 New Six-Room Homes Equipped with Awnings and Screens Sample House 6403 Ninth St. N.W. Open Until 9:00 O’Clock Every Night 8500 Cash—$60 Monthly One Block East of Georgia Avenme at Tuckerman Street HARRY WARDMAN 1437 K St. N.W. Selling Faster! Than They Can Be Built Sales of these remarkable new homes have been so rapid that they have far eutstripped con- struction. Nearly all in this large group have been sold from plans or before nearly completed. Only a few . .. now under con- struction . . . are still for sale. Immediate selection is urgently suggested, as we doubt if value so great can ever again be offered in this splendid section. - e ‘ 7 Large Rooms and Bath and Bath $8,950 $9,250 Ready for Oceupancy Ready for Occupancy in 60 Days in 30 Days. & JAMES, Inc. North 0962 Also Corner Home Containing 8 Big Rooms ‘and Two Baths, Priced Proportionately Low See the MODEL HOME . . . 5604 KANSAS AVE. N.W. Fully Furnished and Decorated by . .. M. B. Moses & Song dan St.” Get off at Longfeilow and walk one block east—model jome open every day until 9 p.m., | L e T TR o R e