Evening Star Newspaper, November 26, 1932, Page 16

SLUM PLAN SOUGHT ‘BY REALTY BOARDS National Directors Also Ask Hoover to Call Tax Conference. (Continued From First Page) tors expressed faith and confidence in | the ability of the home loan banks to render constructive service to home | ovners. Recognizing difficulties con- fronting the Federal board, the realtors oficred on behalf of members of the association such services as they may ble to render al estate is in a very favorable sition in regard to recovery, leaders | the association declared. = Among these were L. T. Stevenson, Pittsburgh, | president of the association; W. C. Miller of this city, the president-elect, and Henry G. Zander, Chicago, a past president. Equity Holdings. The equity holding on the privately- owned real estate of the United State: having a valuation estimated at §1 r_than ordinarily U. Nelson, executive ; national association, | Washington Real feported. While the greatest problem for real estate, as for other major industries, is the existing fixed debt, the gross debt getually is small as compared with that | on other investment holdings, he said. With its scattered individual owner- | ship, more real estate is owned free and clear than is the case with any | other large investment commodity, he | believed. Approve Tax Simplification. | The cirectors defined and approved eardinal points of the movement for tax simplification, and took further ac- tion toward formation of a tax program for real estate for the coming sessions | of the various State Legislatures A charter was granted to the asso- ciation’s new national committee which 1s working to meet the situation in com- mercial leasing presented by voluntary bankruptcies said to be threatened by | some large retail organizations. ‘The directors also set up a new com- mittee of the association to work on plans for accelerating recovery of home building and general real estate activity. LABOR SHARE OF LUMBER “DOLLAR’ PUT AT 67 CENTS MWork in Its Preparation for Con- struction of Home Included in | Association’s Analysis. Labor receives considerably more than half of the cost of the lumber em- ployed in the construction of the aver- Bge home, it was declared today by the National Lumber Manufacturers’ Asso- ciation." If the labor of the woodsmen who cut down the trees, the labor of the saw- mill workers who cut the logs into lum- ber, of the planing mill men who make the doors, sash and flooring; of the wvarious tion and distributing agencies are considered the portion of i “lumber dollar” going to labor in the construction of a dwelling will be ;%%:oxlmaul’ 67 cents, the association A survey in 15 large cities in as many tates, made by the United States Bu- u of Labor Statistics, showed that the all-material cost in residential con- struction was 62.7 cents of the building gl;ar while labor costs amounted to = “Jumber doll made up of the eosts o( carpentry work, lumber, mill- “work, and other items, was divided be- gween 67.1 cents for materials and 32.9 gpents for labor. This classification of material referred to materials delivered on the job and did not reveal the por- eon of labor going into its preparation, 18 explained. $10,500 828 R’ichmond Ave. Blair, Md. This spacious sub- urban home has Jjust been com. pleted. It is lo- cated in an at- tractive nity near and tion. @ New, Detached @ 3 Bed Rooms @ Large Closets @ Fireplace @ Modern Kitchen gt out Georgla first street and proceed squares to Ave. To Reach: Drive Ave, turn right on beyond District Line approximately three eircle and Richmond | ings. Residence at 6726 Piney Branch road, purchased by John Leary from Or- | ville L. Rice, through the agency of Phillips & Canby, Inc. roems and two baths, attic and a built-in garage. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN HOMES ARE CITED Housewife Tells Editors of Maga- gine Facilities for Young Are Overlooked. Too often the needs of children are overlooked in the designing of houses, | a practical mother declares, who cites as examples closet hooks and electric buttons placed too high for youngsters to reach. Modern child training demands that children be encouraged to be inde- pendent, even at the early age of 2 or 3 years, Ruth Leigh, who terms berself an average housewife, declares in & letter to the editors of the American Archltect “In planning a house for a family with (‘hlldr!n” she says, “I maintain that you must consider an entirely dif- ferent set of living habits. For one thing, there's the question of closets. Although intended for the use of both adults and children, most hall closets are adult affairs. “When planning hall closets for It contains six main —-Star Staff Photo. BUSINESS STIMULUS DISCUSSED IN FORUM | Estate Board | Members Hear Suggestions on Boosting Properties. Suggestions for stimulating business involving business properties, apartment houses and ir s were | discussed this week at the first of a | of luncheon forums for members | of the Washington Real Estate Board. | A second meeting will be held pext! Tuesday. Approximately - 60 members of the board attended the initial forum, held | at the Ambassador Hotel Tuesday. The session was conducted by Morton J. Luchs, who has been appointed con ference director for the weekly gath ‘The meeting was devoted to informal exchanges of ideas rding current | transactions and the sibilities of cre- ating additional business. Members of the committee :ulstlng Mr. Luchs are Theodore M. Judd Richard D. Stimson, Jesse A. McKeever nnéth{Rm:' FRschwab arles ush led in arrange- | R e | BUILDING LOAN SESSIONS MAY BE HELD IN CAPITAL SRR ‘Washington Being Considered for Annual Convention of Insti- tute Next February. ‘Washington is being considered as the place of meeting for the cunventm.n M the American Savings, Buildin Loan Institute, the nattonsl eduutioml organization of the building and loan SECOND TRUST NOTES We will buy monthly payment, 916 \:::d::’: Bldg. A Delightful New Home UNIVERSITY PARK, MD. 203 Jackson Ave. A new detached all-brick resi- dence of 6 rooms, beautiful mod- ern bath, ultra-modern kitchen, side and rear porches, complete basement. Garage. Lot 50x150. . In a section of better homes— ’n.lt past Hyattsville and this side of Maryland State College. Price, $8,350 Open for Inspection Floyd E. Davis Co. Realtors Robert W. Savage 717 Union Trust Bldg. NAt. 6799 WESTMORELAND HILLS - - - By Nature Endowed Along the District Line st Massachusetts Avenue eAhcome planned from your own ideas is more truly your own home. . EDMUND J. FLYNN, Director of Sales LOUGHBgROLGH DEV. 1518 K St. N.W. \:llonal 6370 UNDENIABLE VALUE INSPECT TODAY 6531 7th Street N.W. New Detached Brick $8,750.00 0il Burner SLATE ROOF METAL WEATHER-STRIPPED COPPER DOWNSPOUTS ATTIC OVER ENTIRE HOUSE COPPER SCREENS AWNINGS MODERN KITCHEN BUILT-IN GARAGE WITH OVER TOP DOOI ELECTRIC REF'RIGERATION Open Daily for your most criti- cal inspection till 9 P.M. J. Dallas Grady DI. 9179 er GE. 6010 733 12th St. N.W. Na. 0352 | planning to establish a chapter of the homes with children, may I suggest that architects include a row of low hooks for little coats and sweaters and a low shelf for hats, mittens, roller skates and school books? Also a special low shelf near the floor, with divided compart- ments, that will keep rubbers and over- shoes in pairs. And, please, plenty of light in hall closets, so mothers won't have to grope blindly in the dark to meet the inevitable, did look in the hall closet, mother, and my rubbers simply aren't there. play rooms or nurs- business, it was reported here today. ‘The convention is to be held in Feb- ruary. The institute sponsors training of employes of building and loan asso- clations. Local building and loan workers are institute here. Willlam H. Dyer of the Perpetual Assoclation is leading the movement. Similar schools are con- ducted in 40 cities. There are 150 sus- talning members of the institute throughout the country. This is the greatest opportunity on today’s market to obtain a home priced thousands of dollars below its original price. Located in BEAUTIFUL NORTHGATE. 1335 Kalmia Road N.W. Center-hall, detached brick, with 9 rooms and 3 baths—2-car garage—60-foot lot—many exceptional features. Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. Drive out 16th St. to Kalmia Rd. and turn right to H.G. Smithy Co. 1418 Eye St. NW. Nat’l 5904 among majestic oak trees on a quarter- acre tract, carefully landscaped to blend with the natural beauty. Convenient to transportation and stores. All brick, center-hall, 6 well proportioned rooms, breakfast nook, recreation room, screens, elec- tric refrlgerannn. slate roof, con- cealed radiation, built-in garage and a covered porch off the step-down living room, overlooking the beauti- I\ an exclusive section, Oxford St. Chevy Chase, Md. OPEN TODAY AND TOMORROW To Inspect— ful wooded grounds. Drive Out Conmecticut Avenue to_Ozford Stre Oz~ 1o H e Bioiks *'to “Home. $1 1’950 William H. Saunders Company, Inc. 1519 K Street N.W. Dist. 1015 Must Be Sold AT ONCE | 1708 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE. 1705 K ST. N.W. Furniture Being Sold at Auction in House Nov. 28th Suitable for Doctor, Legation Residence or Club This dek_h_ tful residence, with its striking Indi- ana limestone front, is one of the handsomest homes in the city. It contains every appointment neces- sary in a house of this t: and is beautifully adapted for entertaining. An automatic Otis eleva- tor makes the upper floors easily accessible. Description—— Reception hall, reception room 15x21, 1st Floor cloak rooms, lavatory and Mlet, kitchen and servants’ dining room. Large living room 22x24, music w ot:me 21x12, dining room 18x27, large service pantry, open firephces in every room. 3rd Floor 4 master bed rooms, 2 baths, large ——————— dressing closets, dressing room, open i fireplaces in three rooms. 4th Floor 6 rooms, 3 baths, open fireplaces in 3 rooms, large closets. 5th F]oor‘z';‘oomsmdhr:eapmroofnr- Especially Maid’s Basement o oo, hosse heatod by gas A Value Seldom Offered in This Type esidence Open for Inspection Saturday 2 to 5 JOHN F. MAURY REALTOR erles for children, we shallow closets with shelves, for keeplng zm Shelves in the ordinary clothes are too high for ehfldxznwmntthem Since modern educators taboo the old- fashioned toy box, we must have shelves, and if they were built in a shallow closet, so youngsters could get st their own toys and put them back, it would be a tremendous h “May I suggest, for chil en’s rooms, an electric light switch at the door, placed lnw 50 chudren can reach it?” | plans filed with an appl | building permit. D. C, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1932 DWELLINGS PLANNED Specifications for the erection of five | two-story brick dwellings at 1371 to 1379 Sheridan avenue have been filed with the District government by Biron Bros,, | Inc., builders and owners. The construction cost of the building || operation was estimated at $25,000 in lication REAL ESTATE for || room, wine room, laundry, | I BUILDING CODE MINIMUM Journal Editor Holds Ordinances| Mark Safety Standards. | Compliance with the building codes] of cities of the United States mean merely that a building has been found to meet the minimum standards of | safety, it is stated by Tyler Slewanw Rogers, managing editor of the Amer- ican Architect. “The sole function of the building| tached, on a 53-ft. lot, and garage. code or ordinance,” he declares, “is Etmfccr?o? ?1: ll‘l’en and property. By no | Price, $13,950.00 retch of the imagination can they be looud":p%n = ey cthu_-nt‘hnn mini- | Inspect, and Communicate With mum standards of safety. ey give no‘ consideration whatever to durability, | The Munsey Trust Co. maintenance, quality, performance, m'} R. E. Dept., Natl. 8080. Open Sunday 3311 Newark St. An outstanding value is offered In this home. 8 tiled batbs, sleeping porch, h.- clec., open fireplaces, latse, bright hallways, spacious closets, and - weather-stripped. economic factors beyond the essential requirements for safety.” 7 Most Unusual Home in an Unusual Setting—Forest Hills Located in a highly restricted development, bordering Rock Creek Park, surrounded by several fine estates and just a short drive from downtown and only $24,750. 2716 Chesapeake Street Some of its features include wide center entrance hall;"a huge studio living room with high timbered ceiling, overlooked by a second floor balcony; LARGE BED ROOM AND PRIVATE BATH WITH SUNKEN TUB ON FIRST FLOOR, living porch on rear, three other bed rooms, with two more baths, also ‘maid’s quarters and bath, masonry construction, heavy slate roof, two-car built-in garage. A home that bespeaks quality from every angle—environment—construction appointments— Be sure to see this home today or tomorrow and be convinced of its outstanding value. Open Today and Sunday Motor out Conn. Ave. to Albemarle St., east on Albemarle to Linnean Ave., left two squares on Chesapeake and east one square to house. RMHOOKER Msiron Realtor 2663 Tower Bldg. ' COMPARE AT THE PRICE! $11,750 (Including Lot) BUILT TO ORDER Stone and brick, slate roof, copper gutters, 2 baths, first-floor lava- tory. The lot has a frontage of 94 ft., and will be fully landscaped. Drive ost Commecticut Ave. to Columbia Country Club, turn west (left) ome block to Property amd Ofice. 8 Meoadowbroot A Restricted Community In American University Park 4611 Asbury Place N.W. (North of Brandywine, Between 48th and 49th 6ts.) NEW detached home that is an 59 7 50 amazing value st this low price. ’ Contains 7 rooms and 2 baths, fire- Open for place, ultra modern kitchen, electric ; 4 refrigeration, finished attic, garage. nepecion Lot 40x150 . . . Delightful residential Daily environment in a section of all better Until 9 P.M. class homes. ’ Floyd E. Davis Co. Realtors NATL. 0352 783 12th ST. N.W. 809 Sheridan St. N.W. New Detached All Brick, 23'2 Ft. Wide HIS beautiful home contains six rooms, I ultra modern bath and shower, modern kitchen, three porches, built-in garage. Recreation room contains lavatory and basin, with street door, making home suitable for either doctor or dentist. "Price, $8,950—FEasy Terms Same House Semi-Detached, $7,950 Open Every Day and Evening Until 9 P.M. To Inspect—Drive Out Ga. Ave. to Sheridan St., Right to Home D. C. Developing Company Martin T. Dryden, Sales Manager 1025 15TH ST. N.W. Ly S = AN UNUSUAL VALUE 117 Monroe Ave., University Park, Md. pretty subdivision, contsin- ing 6 rooms and bath. All mod- Easy Terms @ ern improvements. Attractively llndlspcd with shrubbery and Lot 50x Open Saturday Afternoon and All Day Sunday Reme %""'“ trees. 160. Two-car To Inspect—Drive out Baltimore Boulev u t-r-ts Monroe Ave, University Park, turn MIQ to WA Washington Bldg. GET WHAT YOU WANT OV want to get at the FACTS of how to get the home you want— at a price you want to pay. Yop want these facts without being harassed or annoyed. If what you want is a detached brick or stone home on a wooded lot, chosen by you in a price range of from $9,850 to $15,000— Then save time, effort and money.— drive out to our Architectural Office, right in Chevy Chase (west of Connecti- cut ave.). R See our Mr. A. F. Thelander, archi- tectural engineer, and tell him what you have in mind, also see his preliminary home display—it is fascinating. We then take the facts of your require- ments and see if they can be woven into a practical proposition that fits your pocketbook and desires. Open Saturday and Sunday until9 P.M., also during the week. Evenings by ap- pointment by calling Wisconsin. 4558. NO OBLIGATION —NO ANNOYANCE —DON'T REGRET—INVESTIGATE TO COME - Drive right out Connecticut Ave. past the Chevy Chase Club to LELAND STREET (Our Sign). LEFT 2 SQUARES TO OFFICE AND HOMES.