Evening Star Newspaper, March 11, 1933, Page 15

REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING BUILDING DECLINE BELIEVED HALTED Qtahstlclan Says Condmon Presages Revival, De- spite Crisis. fact that the prospects ! building during 1933 can- red promis hi nking difficu that the progressive annual rate of de- y since 1928 has ken, in the opinion of . chief statistician for Corporation, New rent n in the ot b expected logically e the spec- ble.” Mr ‘What, then, is ct for residential building in of the imponderables of the “Residentie]l building during 1933 attain the dollar total contract olume reported in 1832. However, the cceleration in the annual ne in residential building since 1928 appears finally to have been broken. This circumstance is a condi- tion precedent to revival. Though it is becoming increasingly doubtful whether residential recovery can make rrent yvear, it is at the samo time quite prcbable that the con- tract record for 1933 will fa tonts and purposes mark the low point of what until now has appeared as a bottomless pit 5 Decline in 193 “With the possible exception of 1918 a year when requirements of war sur- mounted all other activity, residential building construction during the year 1932 was probably lower than in any year since the beginning of the present century For the 37 States east of the Rocky Mountains, resi This figure represented a de most 66 per cent from only 10 per cent of the dollar volume yeported during the peak year, 1923, The loss in the quantative volume of residential building was not nearl. great if allowance wer the drastic dec during the inter Referring to conditions Mr. Schnitma The processes of economic readjust- ated, and in this fac- the most hopeful clysmic period through Real estate ad- n\flh toria—to existing economic though Them many tle basis f hat residential 1933 will be ssity npm to meet CLUB GIVEN ;\BDRESS ON “GARCEN FLOWERS” Mre, Huntley of Wa Group. Mr ers Tl A Mecting A talk by “Garden Flc Oscar B. Berhren, ace. Mrs. Lawrence cf the club. presided. y alk was followed by 1 discussion. he club approved a constitution drawn up by a committee hraded by H. N. Dorman. members elected at the meeting ncluded Mrs. nt Barnhart, 1434 hode k"\nd avenue; Mrs. E. H. Erick- enue, and Mrs. R win of Clarenden meeting of the club 1 3 at the home of | P. M. Chichester at Clarendon, Va. | s IARCHITECTS BEREAVED BY DEATH OF HARRIS District Official Was Valued Mem- ber of Chapter, Says Reso- lution Adopted. A resolution expressing regret at death of Municipal Architect Alb Herris was adopted by the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects at a r mesting The resolution said “The Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects having learned with decp r pected death o the chapter, Albert architect, feels it proper to express its appreciation of the important work ac- complished by him in the design of the municipal buildiags waich have been | erccted under his supcrvision. The ability and conscientious devotion to | duty which he exhibited throughout his career are deserving of highest praise, and the chapter was honored in iming him a members.” s accounts of Egypt have more than § 0,000,000 n\\axllng cpportunities to invest in industrigs, aL‘- cording to Mustapha Bey Sadek, dircc- tor of the department of commerc= and industry. Banks and savin| SHEPHERD PARK 1338 Hemlock St. N.W. Modern 8-room, 2-bath, detached brick. in_excellent condi- tion with a 2-car garage. $12,500 4611 Asbury Place N.W. New detached _brick dwell- ing. Containing 7 rooms and 2 baths, with garage, on large lot. (Mass. on Brandywine to $9,750 OPEN FOR INSPECTION » Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 6 FLOYD E. DAVIS COMPANY Realtors 733 12th St. N.W. Nat'l 0353 Ave. to 49th St., cast Asbury.) municipal | | | s B STAR, Business Property in Market Acquired WASHINGTON, D. C., IBUILDING MATERIAL John H. Bartlett, former Governor of New Hampshire, is the purchaser of this corner business building at Fifth| stree. and Florida avenue northeast. sold for $125,000. all in-| The property, to be held by Mr. Bartlett as an investment, is understood to have It was sold th‘o\.gh the offices Of Shan n & Luchs, realtors. Star Staff Photo. ’T ) \ Verm Sonmmt ™ LOVE ¢ r,‘/f 14”' e Conne”y j INSTALLMENT XVIL course, I can't sing! [0 I wish I could,” June told Grad “Can’t ycu even carry a tune? I can have plenty of songs written to suit your voice, the publicity man urged But I haven't any voice! I sang in church, of course—cverybody does in a small town de frem that, all I ever sang were some old songs my mother used to sing for Dad. I'd sing them when no cne was around, just to please him—and old Chloe—she Wwas Mother’s "d stand in the hall and boo hso—you k how e “What idea Don't b> old things t! would laugh “You never can tell. Com one, Miss Va k,” urged Linder. was baginning to get Grady's idea. | "June flushed. She had to go back to her offi: People were waiting. “All right—here is a sample. I think it's called ‘Some One to Love Me.'" She had a throaty, low-pitched voice and rds with a ringing sin- were the songs—give us an sentimental York silly! ¢ people, about . Just in New on—just He “And isn't that girl wants' But, risoner’s Song' that " v a few years ago?” t she tell you her mother sang IU's out of the scme nest, though. of folk origin—they called it light’ down in Kentucky and Ten- hese words are a little dif- and cxactly right if we stop Tve got an idea. Try some- !hlng clse, Miss Varick—just anything. My Old Kentcky Home.” | ed at Linder. ‘“You see, g"! something. Now, look here ne start broadcasting the orches- on't we have her open with one verse—the words are swell for A pretty girl to put over—use it as a| theme song to start They sent for her later to come to a young man sat strum- He played an accom- veral songs, which June ing to terminate ting how It's the farce by F she was. B lik.d her. She pleadec, even cried. Then she said she would quit her job | —she'd rather clerk in a department U than make a fool of herself. “A fool of yourself?” Linder laughed. “Thevll eat it up—with a beautiful girl like you! “They cant see me over the radio.” “Leave that to me,” Grady said. “I'll sez that the news gets around.” Linder made her a proposition the next day. “T'll give you $100 a week and your suite free, if you'll sing.” This was the first time he had men- tioned compencation. She expected to get about $25 a week “A hundred dollars a week, and my uite! That's different. T'd sing ‘There was a frog, and the frog was in & And the well was in the ground'— exactly! I th ht u'd see it that way. Now we're going on the air Satur- day night. Miss Varic ‘Three 5 n which | carry on her and shop. lonly thing uvtter collapse when she stood up to sing that silly song would be a dream of a dress. It took her spare time for two days before she found it, cost $125. But worth every cent, for already she felt triumphant when she tried it on before a full-length mirror in her apart- ment. It was made of supple satin, the exact shade of her hair, and clung | gently to her exquisite figure The | skirt bere inserts of pleated, creamy chiffon. They would frou-frou beau- | tifully, when she moved, especially | | when ‘she denced, she foresaw. Slip- pers of gold with rhinestone heels. The club was crowded that Saturday | night, and June did nct have too much |time in_ which to rush upstairs ana dress. The program opened at 11:30. She was already half dead with fright, she believed But the | brought a starry look to her eyes. Just before she went down a corsage of orchids came up without a card. | Wondering who had sent them, she | pinned them on her shoulder. Just |what she needed to complete her | | costume | Linder met her and walked with her ‘to the orches(ra plallo"fll There $69-50 THAT'S THE MONTHLY PAY- MENT . . . Just think of the money you are spending for rent that would make it pos- sible for you to own one of these— Brand-New Homes | 4th and Emerson St. NW. High Elevation Recreation Room with Fireplace Step-down Living Room 3 Big Porches Gorgeous De Luxe Kitchen Completely Equipped 2 Colored Tile Baths Concealed Radiators Detached Garage Lots 142 Feet Deep Paved Street and Alley and other unusual features Small Cash $8,950 Fiiment CAFRITZ to rehearse, The darkies | excitement | a good crowd. “Mr. nder—l can't, honestly, 1 can't . “Look here, don't }Ou want some one | to love you? You're not any different | from any other girl—just think about | that when you begin.” June thought of Bruce. to love her. And when she actually stood lookirg out upon the gussts, waiting while the announcement was being made, she shed her nervousness completely. She knew a lot of these people—could pick out tables here and there—friendly, nice folks. Some of them waved to | her, applauded. She forgot the unseen audience, forgot that her voice was going out over the ether into myriad | homes. She sang to the people there in the room, to Bruce who was then on a steamer, coming back to her—to tell | her of his love, perhaps.” “Some one to love you, darlin'— here he is.” She stepped from the platform di- | | rectly into the arms of Philip Sheridan, who danced her away to the tune the orchestra struck up. “Phil! It's miraculous. . . “That's what I thought when I heard you sing. Half the people in the room | were holding h:nds before you got| | through.” “‘Oh, listen- ve been ashamed! I didn't want to do it! But they're pay- | ing me for it—can you believe it?" “Hardly,” he teased. “I think you ought to pay them. Darlin’, just to look at you is worth the price of admission— | | T mean the cover charge.” ‘When did you get back?” | “Just in time to dress. I read in the | papers of your blossoming, and was bound to be here for the operunc dcbut o “Don't tease me. I'm humiliated every | | time I think of it. But when I think| | of the money I'm glad. “Aren’t you a Jmle bit happy to see “I'm delighted. Didn't I say it was| miraculous? That meant I was verra, verra pleased. Oh, I almost forgot to| | thank you for the grand roses. You| must be clairvoyant to know they are my favorites. . Oh. Il bet you sent me the orchids tonight! I've been | racklng my brain to think who did it!" “You'll have to rack some more. I'm me impossible | | She wanted That steadied her. | positively not guilty. I'd have sent you | perhaps gardeniis—but not orch! ‘You are much tco fresh and saintl; “You mean just a country girl from Missourt.” / “Darlin’, how long do you have to | stay here?” “The rest of the evening. There are | & couple of other songs.” “Then Y'll stay, too. And after that we must go somewhere else—out of the i spotlight. I want you to myself. You must tell me 2l that's happened since I've been gone, and how you landed in | anything like this.” “All right. You can sit at my table.” * % x | Bruce was home! The thought beat | like a refrain in June's heart as she waited in the car for him, while Jenks | went to help him with customs and bring the luggage. It was better so— | reporters would be sure to witness the | meeting. But her precaution did not exempt Bruce. He had been spotted, and was now trying to get rid of the persistent young men bent on a new angle of the story for their papers. “We have it on good authority that ' she was in love with a Frenchman— { that your mother first, and then you yourself, opposed the match. Bruce's deep voice, annoyed and anxious, replied, “Your authority is all wrong. Nothing to it.” “Wouldn't it be better to make a statement, Mr. Bishop, instead of leav- ing the matter to speculaticn and further investigation?” 1 “The only statement I have to make is that I went abroad on the strength of some private information. I felt that it was pretty much of a wild goose | chase, but decided to follow it up any- way. There was no use getting you fellows excited unless it developed. = It | proved to be entirely without founda- tion. Now I propose to concentrate anew on uncovering the mystery here. | Every resource I possess will be devoted | to finding my sister. It is an unthink- able possibility to me that she could | vanish into thin air, seemingly, and not |even a clue to her disappearance re- mmn That is all.” The door swung open and he was in- | side, beside her. His strained, grave face lighted up, and he seized her hungrily in his arms, held her close for | a moment. “It's wonderful to tee you again. I've missed you so much. Have you missed | me2” “Oh. so much!” “Where do you want to go? | where for breakfast? “Let’s go to my hotel—have breakfast Some- BARGAIN HOME FOR SALE NEW Beautiful Detached Center Hall Brick, South ern Exposure 10 Rooms—3 Baths and Garage Large Corner Lot 1401 HEMLOCK STREET N.W Open Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and by Appointment One blocl: east of 16th Street Heights Also Handsome Stone Town that (‘nud save her from | House CALL WISCONSIN 2450 and it | | JUsT COMPLETED HE BIGGEST SURPRISE in | years in New House building. || HERE IS THE Colonial with easy lhrough(‘ul house, open fireplace; covered porch; features. AND HERE IS bus and car lines; graded, 44th St. and north 1 square. BOSS & 1417 K ST. More house for less money anywhere you may seek. Built by Capital Housing Corporation OPPORTUNITY DETACHED BRICK attractive work kitchen with Electric Refrigeration; oak floors tiled bath and shower; screens and weather-stripping; Heintz covered cabinet radiators ; attic over whole house ; big _lot 157 feet deep. garage and many other THE SURPRISE ONLY $7’950 EASY TERMS OTHERS at $7.550 and $9,750 s OPEN HOUSE 4403 Garrison St. N.W. OPEN DAILY 2 TO 6 ALL DAY SUNDAY THE LOCATION At one of the highest points in Washington. Close to junior and new senior High Schools; within sight of recently acquired U. S. Government Park and near Fort Reno Recreation Center. Connecticut ar Wisconsin Aves. to Fessenden St., west to Drive out PHELPS EXCLUSIVE AGENTS REALTORS NATIONAL 9300 tiny little cream rosebuds tonight or| s. | ters of the exchenge, 34 Wilson Boule- |could go to the Italian government, | | tively hee would disapprove REAL ESTATE. B3 SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1933. Hardware Convention Planned. Preparations are being made for the cenvention of the Pennsylvania and At- lantic Seaboard Hardware Association, | to be held here the week of September | 18, 1933. W Glenn Pearce of Philadelphia | director of the associatior An exposmon occupying approximate 20 000 square feet is planned. Approx: | mately 2,000 delegates are expected L |attend the session: EXHIBIT OPENED Completely Equipped Modern Kitch- en and Bath Room Among Clarendon Features. An exhibit of building materials lndl methods, arranged under auspices of the Arlington County Builders' Ex- change, opened today at the headquar- | &l M Facing Wide Bouievard | 1 | Leading to Riverside Park | \ 2 \ y t well_propertioned | A rooms, twe baths, natural wood trim, i | SEVEN lgg;flcs!:—roll BED ROOMS $9,950 'nznu: ARRANG 310 D ST. Six beautifal rooms, & Litchen be prond to_own, three I he: This home is asy terms. 1609 22nd ST. S.E. (Just South Minn. SEMI-DETACHED 'BR X ROOMS_ THELY. "PORCHES s Heating Prani-_Lomerete Garase CE $7,250 FASY TERMS the above homes are new and for your inspection until 9 p.m. daily. WAPLE & JAMES, INC. All in my rooms—do you mind?” “No, dear—of course not. To the Gil- more, Jenks.” As the car moved off June said, “I heard what you said to the reporters, Bruce.” Her hand gave his a sympa- thetic squeeze. “I'm so sorry. You found out nothing?” “No, those damnable Italians wouldn't disclose a thing, even if they knc\\" His place is closed and going to ruin. They said he was in America. Of course. if I wanted to give the thing away, I| any they'd find him, fast enough I'll wait a little longer.” “That reporter said they'd found out something?” “Yes, they think he’s French.” “A fellow came to the club the other night—pretended to be a gut and tried to trap me into saying something I dont know if he was a reporter or a detective.” “What club?” “Oh, I forgot to tell you, Bruce. I've been busy. I've got a job.” She told him what she had been doing. When she came to the part about singing she felt incredibly silly. She knew instinc- But 1731 Holly Street N.W. OPEN TODAY AND SUNDAY [ ] TO REACH— 5 &rive out 16th St. a little beyond Alaska Ave. to Holy, tutn fefe 1% sauares. MARVELOUS new of beauty, cha distinc- tion . .. a superb location direct- Iy facing Rock Creek Park ... in 2 community ine homes 10 lovely rooms, 4 baths, 2-car garage. house of “I don’t l!k? it, June. It's too public it's “Wait until we get upstairs and you can tell me just how you feel (To Be Com!n:xed Tomorrow.) o An American resident in South Africa has patented there an automatic parcel rack for railroad coaches, automobiles Realty Associates, Inc. vard, Clarendcn, Va, with several firms co-operating. Features of the exhibit include a| model kitchen and a model bath room, ‘ each completely equipped. In the ex- | hibit also are included millwork, brick | monng materials, hardware, heaung ent, cooking ranges, refrigera- '.on fhtlnz fixtures and shrubbery. A full size reproduction of a portion | of a colonial house is also a part of | the exhibit. At the conclusion of the | first week's display, the sponsors an- | 1l;'lcs.ml"u.:ed gifts will be distributed to vis- rs. Firms co- oEerntlng in the exhibit in- clude the Baker Cork & Tile Co., Bird | G Roofing Co,, C. Elmer Parker, Erskine | | Copper Radiator Corporation, Hajoca Dwelling of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Sullivan at 3608 Military road, ac- | Corporation, Real Title Corporation, | quired recently from Griffin Bros., builders, through the agency of Donald L.! Rosslyn Gas Co., Silver Spring Nursey, ‘Luxrord agent. The house has six rooms and two baths, with a two-car bullt-in Rucker Lumber Co., United Clay Prod- | garage. —Star Staff Photo. | ucts Co., Virginia Public Service Co., | — — Warner & Gray, W. T. Weaver & Sons | ] and Hugh Reflly Ciarendon Co. | Woman Heads Realty Board. | e purpose of the e on e acquaint home buyers with modern ma- | Mrs. Bertha Ingham, Saratoga Springs, terials and equipment as well as to|is the only woman who is president of | give the exhibitors an opportunity 1o |a real estate board in New York State ‘ display their weres together for the | Mrs Ingham was elected chief executiva benefit of the prospective home buyer, |of the Saratoga Springs Real Estate | according to Fred A. Gosnell. director | Board at its annual meeting recently, to of the builders' exchange. E. Burton | ycceed James H. Loucks. Her election Corning is consulting architect of the | added a unique chapter to real estate grou] beard history, as it is the first time in | |the United States that husband and | | wife have been president of the same board, W. Prink Ingham was the first president of the Saratoga board when it was organized several years ago. | BOUGHT! “Thanks to Waple & James, Inc, we are now enjoying our savings in our own cozy héme and every thing is just fine,” said a happy couple the other day. Waple & James, Inc., have just what you want and where you want it at a low price and on terms to suit you. They are noted for fair dealing and are always willing to advise you pertaining to your real estate wants. See or phene them today for their list of lovely new homes in all sections of the city. They also sell old homes and investment properties. They handle all kinds of rent- als and write insurance of any kind. 1If you have property to sell tell Waple & James about it. Waple & James, Inc, are members of The Washing- ton Real Estate Board. Their office is at 1226 14th Street Northwest. Write or phone them today. Their many sat- isfied clients are your assur- ance that you will be pleased with their homes and service. 1427 Eye St. NW. Nat'l 1438 and other transportation vehicles. ‘CASH TALKS!..." Here you may live in your own home in MOUNT PLEASANT for &)39.50 per month! PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT said in his inaugural address: “This is pre-eminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly . . . this Nation asks for action and action now.” And now here IS action—action in our most vital basic business, the building trades. Here, with a substantial cash pay- ment, you can slash your living costs to $39.50 a month, and put money into circulation at the same time. The Finest Location in Washington Here is the neighborhood where you OUGHT to live—the neigh- borhood you probably have wanted to live in before now. It is a_section of $15,000 and $20,000 homes. It is in the heart of the ngulshed embassy section. It overlooks beautiful Rock Creek Park. It is the last of the fine in-town residential areas. The finest churches, shops, schools and public conveniences are con- centrated here. It is without question Washington’s best home community. Magnificent New Brick Homes—With 8 Splendid Rooms and 2 and 3 Gorgeous Hollywood Tile Baths Three are sold already, because, from the tremendous woode panelled ballroom in the basement to the genuine slate on the mans sards, these homes are the last word in substantial value. There is the ballroom, the two-car garage, the maid’s room with tile bath. There is the big living room with real fireplace—the marvel kitchen —the beautiful dining room, just made for entertaining—the great big bricked-in breakfast porch. There are the three fine bedrooms with one or two beautiful Hollywood tile baths. Every detail is so carefully thought out that there is an electric clock in the kitchen and a health-scale in one of the baths! There is a sleeping porch and front porch, too. The Price is $8q950 Invest One-Third Cash—Live for $39.50 Super-Construction Low costs and high standards give you more for your money than you will ever be able to get again. The con- crete and <ttel in these homes is like a <k\<crzpcr They're beautiful—yes, but sturdy, too! Great big sixteen-inch beams (as shown in photo above) support the floor and make the high-ceilinged ballroom possible. Fifteen-inch steel I-beams are also used. Brick, steel and stone construction is used even where not needed. You must have cash to move into one of these homes. We cannot accept trades because we built for cash (the reason for the low price). Once you have invested this sum of money, your housing costs you $39.50 a month! This investment is only common sense. Your home can’t’get up and walk away. Changing conditions can- not alter its value to you. YOU HAVE IT. IT'S YOURS. It's the safest place for your money. For the good of yourself and ycur family, see these homes today. Only the best: Bronze screens, gas furnace, real slate, etc., etc. DIRECTIONS Out 16th Street or Mt. Pleasant to Park Road and go west down Park Road to 20th Street (Wnlhrid;e Place). Finest location in town. ark Terrace Built by Shapiro Construction Corporation