Evening Star Newspaper, September 24, 1932, Page 18

SEEL NDUSTRY TOSTRESS LALTY More Than 60 Corporations and Science Groups Co- operating in Aim. Readjustment of the steel industry to quality instead of quantity production is inevitable, Frank A. Sisco, editor of the Jron Alloys Committee of the Engi- neering Foundation, declared in making public a report of three years of prog- ress on the committee’s five-year pro- gram of research. More than 60 cor- porations and scientific organizations in the United States, and the scientific academies of three European nations are co-operating with the foundation in a world survey for which a fund of $230,000 has been raised. Vast Future Is Seen. “QOur researches make it apparent that the steel industry has hardly scratched the surface in research and development, in spite of indica!icns‘ that the demand for cheap steel is| gradually leveling off, showing that we are appreaching a saturation point in that phase of the industry,” said Mr. Sisco. “The future of the steel indus- try lies in a turn to quality production rather than the quantity production of the past, and tremendous improvements and extensions in the manufacture and use of high-quality alloy steels should be forthcoming within the next few years. M., Sisco pointed out that, while iron and steel have been known and used almost since the beginning of time, alloy steels have only been in existence during the past 35 years. | Combinations in Alloy. | “There are thousands of possible combinations in alloy steels” he de-| clared, “and of these only a hundred | or so have béen developed. Their de- velopment, however, has already proved | of vast importance to the public. | “Stainless steel, an alloy of steel and | chromium, has been developed quite re- cently, and new uses for this material have kept pace with developments in its manufacture. It is now being used o & considerable extent in the building | Annual Convention to Be Held ESTATE, Residence at 4519 Davenport street, purchased recently by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Runkel from the Cafritz Construction Co., e} S house contains seven main rooms, two baths, and a lot 44 by 167 feet. A fea- ture is & recreation room with a fireplace. There . Y : CHARLES W. SMITH HEADS REALTY BOARD e Named President of Alexandria- Arlington-Fairfax Body at Annual Meeting. Charles W. 8mith of Clarendon, Va., was elected president of the Alexandria- B aEoTaT masting o that organisation held last night al oree i Hotel in Alexandria. Mr. Spuith succeeds W, Selden Wash- . Mr. Smif gton over the chairman the committee which is planning annual convention for the Virginia Real Estate Association, dis- cussed plans for that conclave. HUNDREDS TO GET WORK IN BALTIMORE PROJECTS Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, September 24.—Jobs for hundreds of men will be provided rs and builders. The a two-car detached garage. —Star Staff Photo. VIRGINIA REALTORS TOMEET 007213 at Alexandria for Three Days. Realtors from all sections of Virginia | will meet at Alexandria October 21, 22 and 23 for the annual convention of the Virginia Real Estate Association, Plans for which now are being com- pleted, it is announced by John G. Graham, general chairman, for the a-Arlington-Fairfax Real Es- Church and P. C. Goodnow are serving as vice chairmen of Mr. Graham's committee. Other members of com- mittees are Ashton C. Jones, jr.; H C. Morris, Ashton C. Jones, D. Normoyle, Charles W. S8mith, George M. Reynolds, Eppa Manning, Howell, C. F. W. Hilbert, Nelson T. Snyder, jr.; C. W. Clever, B M. Smith, V. Ward Boswell, R. L. Kane, Boothe, 2 Mrs. Pearle W. Sharp: by construction projects totaling nearly $4,000,000, to be started in Baltimore and vicinity this Fall and Winter. Bids for the new University of M land Hospital, to cost $1,500,000, 1 be asked by the architect before the end of the month. The structure will be built on land already acquired by the State, at Lombard and Greene streets, and will add 440 beds to the hospital capacity of the city. Other projects include the $1,000,000 United States Appraisers Stores build- ing at Lombard and Gay streets. Work is pro'rsal“-h[ rapidly on the general hospital building at the City Hospitals, enry John D. Kane, M. J. Bailey P. Byars, O. Robert A. Keefer, W. S. Hoge, jr.; Gardner L. Mrs. Ruby Lee Minar and ANNOUNCEMENT A. E. Landvoigt | | | CHARLES W. SMITH, New president of the Alexandria-Arling- ton-Fairfax Real Estate Beard. the first units of the new Marine Hos- pital group, and the new Enoch Pratt Free Library, which is expected to be finished by the end of the year. BUILDING MATERIAL PRICES UP AGAIN Slight Increase in Wholesale Costs Reported by Labor Statistics. ‘The wholesale cost of bullding mate- rials increased slightly again during the The index for this group of commod- ities stood at 70.4 for September 17, a8 compared with 70.2 for September 10 2nd 69.6 for August 20. ‘The figure for and metal prod- ucts was 79.6 for September 17, as com- ared with 80.4 for September 10 and The figure for all the 784 commodi- tles surveyed by the bureau was 65.4 ber 17, as compared with preceding week and 65.4 for iR L Ancient Rome's streets were and narrow. : 6211 Utah Avenue This new English Cottage, located on one = 1439 Juniper St. rric $17,500 (16th St. Heights) Just ¥ block east of 16th st. Detached, center hall brick, 4 bed rooms, 2 baths, finished attic, large recreation room—the entire house very spacious, beau- tifully finished. Large Lot—2-Car Brick Garage Close to New Public School Open All Day Sunday and 2 to 9 Week Days Realty Associates, Inc. Realtors 1427 Eye St. Nat. 1438 Alexan te B of the widest streets in Chevy Chase. D. C. (120 feet), and on a lot 9,950 with a frontage of 80 ft., iere s lant o ivenaibllarye iviy xoous adel is an OUTSTANDING : Realtors kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bath on the first floor: a large e bedroom, bath and space for 2 additional rooms on = 5 : 1625 K St. N.W. Di. 9706 second floor. A large recreation room and built-in garage are provided in the basement. Electrical WO LEFT! refrigeration. ’ Of these lovely Totrmh;'l;rm:ochflg/! Chase CrLc’l: go brick homes east cm Rittenhouse St. turning on ;:c‘;u a Govern- 32nd St, short distance to Utah Ave. ment park. Won- dertul recreation rooms, two tiled baths. Seven rooms with every feature. MODEL HOME 334 Madison St. N.W. Formerly of the firm of Hedges & Landvoigt is now associated with J. A. McKeever Co. industry. Engineers find alloy stecls useful, There is several times as much alloy steel in the new Hudsen River bridge, for instance, than in any of the | old East River bridges.” | . e 1 reater National Capital Com- of the Wasnmgton Board of BU".D'NG IN AUGUST | Trade and the local George Washington | Bicentennial Commission are co-operat- lNCREASED lN U s ing in arrangements for the conclave. . « One of the principal addresses is to be | delivered by W. C. Miller of Washing- — | ton, president-elect of the National As- e Gain of 4.5 Per Cent Recorded Over Sogiation of Real Bstate Boards. | @ ¢ 3. planned by John F. Webster, secretary July Level.in 352 Iden- 5t "the Alexandria-Atlington-Fairfax : 24 Board. tical Cities. ["W. selten | August building operations over the country registered an increase of 4.5 per cent over the level of July of this year, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, reporting ! , building permits issued in 352 identica] cities having population of more than 25,000. . The estimated cost of all building * for which permits were issued in these cities during August was $37,137.073, as 5,548,679 for July, ber of all building increase of 18.7 per OPEN FOR YOUR INSPECTION Edw. H. Jones & Co., Inc. 5520 Conn. Ave. Clev. 2300 Truly a Part of the Park compared with §: this year. The nu projects showed a cent. ‘There was an increase of 22.5 per cent n the number and an increase of 20.6 per cent in the ', residential build mwith the preced i residential building increased 23.6 per ceat in number but decreased cent in the estimated cost. alterations and repairs increas per cent in number and 10.1 per cf in estimated cost. A timated cost of new comparing August month. New non- | $9,250 DRIVE OUT TODAY 5509 30th Place Chevy Chase, D. C. T available at this time. REAL home of unusual distinction—brand-new—brick construction. Spacious living room with fireplace. ~ Large dining room and model kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, recreation room with fireplace. Trees. 1519 K St. N.W. An Amazing Value for $11,500 Open for Your Inspection Wm., H. Saunders Co., Inc. DI 1015 Come Out Today s ...And See We Say That These Beautiful New Detached Homes Are Priced AT LEAST $§1,000 LOWER than any comparable detached home, equally well built, weil de- signed and well located, that has been sold in this city in 15 years. 6531-33 7Tth Eoms B el o ey for Street N.W. more ekpensive homes . . . Every ultra- modern feature, including oil burner . .. $8,750 9,150 electric refrigeration . . . built-in garage with “Over-the-Top” door . . . metal weatherstripping . . . slate roof . . . copper gutters and downspouts . . . com- pletely screened . . . attic over entire: houre . . . 26-foot concrete front porch with awning . . . special kitchen ment. Drive out Georgia Avenue o Van Buren; East to Seventh Street J. DALLAS GRADY Owner—Builder 1010 Vermont Ave. Dist. 9179 1817 Plymouth St. N.W, Th Near the Northern End of Beach Drive thru the Park A Community dedicated entirely to the reproduction of historic Colonial homes and others true in character to the period of the Thirteen Col- onies. A number of outstanding, beautifully wooded sites are Buy your site now and profit by selection and the tem- porary low prices in effect. Build your home now, while construction costs are near a prewar level Edson W. 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Home Values Included Are: G-E Electric Hot-Point Range G-E Electric Refrigerator ‘With Monitor Top G-E Electric Water Heater G-E Electric Ventilators G:E Electric Clocks A Few Features: High elevation on a boulevard—built-in garages—6 rooms with 2 colored tile baths and showers—paved sireet and alley— recreation room and Dunigan dinette and screened-in sleeping porches. D. J. Dunigan, Inc. Tower Bldg. NAtional 1265 Builders of Built-Right Homes for Over 23 Years 1106 Conn. Ave, DI 3900, “The best of men (to say noth- ing of the loveliest of ladies) have ever loved repose” . .. .. That, in the very 'briefest of language, explains the existence of such a place as Twenty-Four Hundred Sixteenth Street. For here you will find repose of mind as well as body . . . that blissfully com- fortable feeling of being at home and at ease. We might speak endlessly of the size and airiness of our rooms, the sound- proof construction, the up-to-the-min- ute equipment, the completeness of appointments and the unusual char- acter of the service. We might even mention the almost shrinking modesty of rentals . . . and leave you cold. But when we hold out to you the lure of sweet repose . . . of being supremely comfortable here at “2400,” you'll in- vestigate. . . . . . That is, you will if you are the sort of person we think you are. Why not call the manager, ' My. Kohlhammer, this very moment and let him know when you will be up? Why not plan to dine at “2400” and and inspect these unusual apartment homes afterward? The number is COlumbia 7200. Twenty-Four Hundred STXTEENTH STREET MANAGEMENT OF WE&'_ER B REALTORS WASHINGTON BUILDING . . . District 9488