Evening Star Newspaper, April 15, 1933, Page 19

REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1933. SYNTHETIC STONE FOR BUILDING MADE Chemical Society Told of Material Formed From Limestone Waste. Development of a synthetic building stone from limestone quarry wastes, which may be applied to the constri tion both of the small home and tie modern skyscraper, is reported to the American Chemical Society by Prof. R. Norris Shreve of Purdue University. For durability, adaptability, attractive- ness and economy, the synthetic stone compares favorably with its natural rivals, according to Prof. Shreve, who conducted the research with Prof. H. C. Peffer, head of the department of chemical engineering at Purdue, and R. L. Harrison of Lafayette, Ind. Perfected at Purdue. ‘The stone was perfected in the Pur- due laboratories. It is made of pulver- ized shale reacting with an alkaline earth base to knit together particules ! of limestone wsste from the quarries in Southwestern Indiana. “This new product resulting from the chemists’ test tube and modern manu- #a3tuoiog zmothods,” says Prof. Shreve, “promises to play an important role in | buildings of the future, because of cost | on a par with those now in use, its lasting qualities and its fireproof char- acter.” | The stone is made by thoroughly mixing the - pulverized material in | proper proportions and moistening to | the dampness of the earth, then com- | pressing it in a polished steel form un- der a pressure of 2,500 pounds to the | square inch. Low Cost Material. The economic value of the stone, Prof. Shreve adds, is based on the use of commonly occurring materials and the utilization of quarry waste and dumps. “Availability of raw materials,” he ‘concludes, “will permit low transporta- | tion cost for finished materials. This, | coupled with the relatively simple and consequently low cost of the chemical processing and fabrication, produces a Telatively low cost structural material.” TWO BUILDINGS HERE OFFERED AT AUCTION Randolph Terrace Apartments and George Washington Inn l to Be Sold. Two valuable real estate properties ‘were advertised for sale at public auc- tion in the District this week. They are the Randolph Terrace Apartments at 3900 Fourteenth street and the George ‘Washington Inn, a hotel at 301 New Jersey avenue southe:st, opposite the House Office Building. : The Fourteenth street property was advertised by George Jameson and Wil- liam P. Benson, trustees. It has a cur- Tent assessed valuation of $346,007, of | which $46,007 represents land. It will| be sold May 9, subject to a deed of trust; securing an indebtedness of $250,000.! ‘The seven-story structure contzins 82 apartments. . The property at 301 New Jersey ave- nue, a five-story brick building, has an assessment valuation of $129,457, of which $18,457 is represented in ground. It was advertised for sale by public auc- tion April 21 by Lewis E. Breuninger and Wilmer F. Stickle, trustees. Thom3s J. Owen & Sons are the auctioneers in both sales, ‘Wood Prepared for Nails. ‘Wood flooring provided with mnail seats—semi-circular cutouts in the tongue—is now available. They make || unnecessary the use of a purch to give the nails a final setting. - 6 BUILT 4 SOLD IN'30 DAYS There Is a Reason SEE THE SAMPLE TODAY 1655 C St. N.E. (Facing 160-ft. Boulevard Leading to Riverside Drive) Just 5 Min. from Capitol 8 Rooms—2 Baths—Garage A Recreation Room de Luxe A kitchen that is roomy and com- plete. location the best, all new homes occupied by the owners, convenient 10 graded. Jr. high end Eastern high schools, stores and transportation, GRUVER AND MARSHALL (Owners & Builders) WAPLE & JAMES, Inc. 1226 14TH ST. N.W. DIST. 3347 830 Richmond Ave. BLAIR, MD. Near Walter Reed Hospital A charming new corner de- tached brick home being sold ! Brightening Up the Kitchen lightful. If your kitchen isn't as at- tractive as you can make it—if it isn't really a delightful “‘companion”—jyou're cheating yourself out of some of the en- Jjoyment that’s your due. There is constant pleasure to be gained from working in a place that is pleasing to the eye, and if your kitchen color scheme is bright and at- tractive—you'll find that housekecping will lose its a task. Importance of Walls. Kitchen walls are important. Not so long ago we used to think that walls should be dark so"they wouldn’t show | the dirt. Now we know that dark walls | are depressing. We've discovered that | light walls will save electric light bills | by -reflecting light into dark corners. | A gloss paint or similar, surface is best for your walls because it is easy | to wipe off with a damp cloth. | ‘Then, there is the linoleum. If you don't like to get down on your hands and knees with a scrub-brush, give the linoleum a coating of -four-hour var- | nish or linoleum lacquer and keep it/ well waxed. Then, all you have to do| is go over the linoleum with a damp OLORFUL kitchens are like charming ccmpanions—gay,| stimulating and thoroughly de- monotony and be less of | s | HOUSEWIFE'S WORKSHOP CAN BE MADE CHARMING COMPANION. stand out against their colorful back- ground. While you're about it, paint the in- | side of the cupboard drawers where you keep knives and forks and all the other small gadgets that spend their lives in the kitchen. You'll get a real thrill every time you reach for the egg-beater and find a gay -color laughing up at you. W. C. MILLER HEADS CONVENTION GROUP Capital Man to Direct Plans ;or “Realty Meeting in Chicago in June. william C. Miller, president of the National Association of Real Estate Bcards and member of the local realtor firm of W. C. & A. N. Miller, is chair- man of the General Convention Com- mittee which will be in charge of the coming annual meeting of the associ- ation in Chicago June 14 to 17. Other members of the committee are: J. Soule Waterfield, Chic:go, vice FARM MIGRATION 1S SLOWING DOWN Federal Official Finds That Fewer Are Leaving Cities for Rural Areas. The back-to-the land movement is slowing down, in the opinion of Dr. T. B. Manny of the Bureau of Agricul- tural Economics. Dr. Manny has just returned to | Washington from a field survey in quest of facts regarding recent farm popula- tion change$ in 15 States, which are being gathered for a complete report to be issued later this Spring. Fewer city uremployed who have no rural relatives are moving farmward, he sa since it has become increasingly di cult for them to find shelter in rural areas, and especially n rural places near industrial centefs. Gardens Retard Trend. The setting up of suburban garden plots for the unemployed, by relief agencies in towns and cities, he adds, has been another factor in retarding the farm-bound movement of persons who have no country relatives nor farming experience. The greater avail- ability of relief funds in cities as con- trasted with rural communities has also slowed down the farmward movement. Dr. Manny cites as an example of the mounting difficulties in getting out on the land the case of a Southern city where the relief agencies were con- fronted with the problem of caring for 1,000 unemployed families who had had some farm experience, in addition to many unemployed people without farm background. The relief agencies sought | habitable farms within a radius of 15 miles, and could find only five unoccu- pied homesteads. They finally con- cluded to set up a large garden project in areas adjacent to the ity as an al- ternative to moving the unemployed out on the land. © Dr. Manny reports that NEW Built and Sold by literally thousands of city people without farm experience are striving to subsist on formerly abandoned lands, in cut-over areas, and in abandoned lumber camps. | Many long-unused shacks now in de- plorable condition are being used for homes, the inhabitants endeavoring with | meager equipment to grow food among | the rocks and stumps. Older Group Larger. In normal times there was a farm- ward movement composed of older peo- | ple who had saved agalnst the day of becoming too -old to work in the city, and who bought small farms in outlying districts, where they could “stretch” their funds and spend their declining years in small-scale farming activities. Dr. Manny finds that this group has been considerably augmented in the last_three years? The return of younger people and their families to family homesteads has been an important factor, he says, in decreasing the demand for hired hands on these farms. In Southern mountain areas there has been a revival of farm handicraft industries such as the making of rugs and other textiles, furniture, baskets, and pottery, for sale along the roads, in nearby farmers’ markets, or to bar- | ter for other commodities needed for farm or home. BUY COLONIAL HOME Mr. and Mrs. Cfarence L. Bullion Purchase Residence. The house at 7101 Chatham road, Chevy Chase, Md., was purchased tms | week by Mr, and Mrs. Clarence L. Bul- |lion from Meadowbrook, Inc., owners and_builders. Of Colonial style, the house contains | six rooms and two baths, with a built- |in garage. The exterior is of white- painted brick, with the second story | finished in wood. | | COUPLE BUYS HOME Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Duncan are [the purchasers of a Normandy-type home at 4807 Colorado avenue, acquired | from the builder, Cooper C. Lightbown. The house contains four bed rooms, | three baths, living room, dining room | and library, and has a recreation room {in the basement. A maid’s room with bath is also provided. HOME Meadowbrook, Inc. mop and it will be .clean as a new pin. | i “ chairman and chairman of the Chicago S b | Real Estate Board's Committee on Ar- Have you ever tried painting the | shelves in your cupboard a gay color? | @. Zander, jr., president of the Chicago You'll be delighted with the result if | Real Estate Board; Herbert U. Nelson, you choose a shade that will harmon- | Chicago, executive secretary of the Na- ize or contrast with the color of your| tional Association; Mark Levy, Chicago, walls. If, for instance, the walls of your | treasurer of the National Association; kitchen are a soft blue and your wood- | H. Howard Haylett, business manager of work is cream, paint the shelves and |the Chicago Real Estate Board, and back of your cupboard a soft apricot|Harry G. Atkinson, Chicago, convention color and see how prettily your dishes | manager of the association, secretary. 26 EAST WOODBINE ST. Only $10,950 for a Quick Sale (Between Chevy Chase and Columbia Country Club) One of the most attractive homes to be found in Chevy Chase, now offered at a figure that commands your immediate inspection. Located just off .Conn. Ave. in a neighborhood of much higher priced homes. Constructed of stone, brick and frame with slate roof Six fine rooms, including a master bedroom with adjoining dressing room and private bath, two other large bedrooms and ancther comvplete bath, big insulated attig, private living porch, fireplace, G. E. Refrigerator, and numerous other appoint- ments of refinement. The large grounds are beautified by fine old shade tree, pretty shrubbery and a two-car garage. If you want to live in beautiful Chevy Chase—this is your obportunity to save real money. See it today or Sunday. OPEN TO INSPECT. TO REACH—Drive out Connecticut Avenue to Woodbine Street, turn cast (right) ome square tp house. RM HOOKER Redltor Metrop. 2663 ——————————— 0.2.0.0.0.2090. 00000 6.06.¢60.60.8.08.0.0.04 Save 359, of Your Rent Money 7-Room HoMmEs at a sacrifice price to settle an estate. Center-hall plan, with beauti- ful large rooms. The living room is particularly delightful, having an open fireplace and adjoining a porch that overlooks the large side yard. The kitchen is completely modern, having the late cabinet model with electric clock. Each of the three large bed rooms has double exposure and abundant closet space. There is a tile bath with shower and attic. The ga- rage is built in. You should be sure to see this home imme- diately Robert W. Savage 717 Unien Trust Blds. Nat'l 6309 Drive out Georgia Ave t at first street morth of and then proceed three 0 house. 2 : r% E Price Slashed! 1928 . . $45,000 Now ... $27,500! Exclusive Forest Hills 5010 Ellicott St. elegant English me, built on a beautiful r lot with over 200 it. tage on Ellicott St., a commanding view over Rock Creek Park, is all masonry _with excellent This 3 Porches—2 Full Baths 142-Ft. Lots—Garages PAVED&PAID FOR CAF?ITZ e 323 EMERSON ST. N.W. In a New Group on the Highest Point in Petworth Note These Features Only -Bricl onstruction $69;59 Covered Concrete Front Porch a Month construction and architec- ture. Very large library, inclosed with fine vista, rooms with showes in all baths, servants’ quarters. OIL BURNER. OPEN SAT. and SUNDAY. (Drive out Conn. Ave., turn right 2!2 blocks on Ellicott St.) . The Northwest Realty Co. living room, sun porch large bed 2 Screened Rear Pprches Step-Down Living 'Room Finished Recreation Room With Ornamental Fireplace Gorgeous De Luxe Kitchen PRICE $8,950 SMALL Many Other New Features TERMS TO SUIT Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. Completely Equipped owners A FRI]'Z BUILDERS 3 Spacious Bed Rcoms ® OVER 3,000 CAFRITZ LIFETIME HOMES BUILT AND SOLD ¢ 2 Smart Colored Tile Bathy 2 2.2.2.0.0.0.2.9.0.6.0.8.6.8.8.2.8.2.8.8.¢ 2.¢ ¢ Concealed Radiators Metal Weatherstripping Separate Garages With “Over-the-Top” Doors rangements for the Convention; Henry { atham Road, evv Chas, o s FIRST-FLOOR PLAN SECOND-FLOOR PLAN *10,500 OPEN—TODAY and SUNDAY While here, go thru the other homes now in various stages of construction Drive out Connecticut Ave. to Aspen St. (one block north of Leland St.), turn west, left, 1% blocks to property \ eq:/owémo‘ A Restricted Community Wisconsin 4299 If Your Pay Has Been Cut— Or to the Family Man accustomed to living in nice surroundings, and who has been affected by the business depres- sion, we offer . . . TO BUY OR BUILD— heIP ¢ ¢ ¢ YOUR OWN HOME “HOMEWOQD” Aurora Hills, Va. 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Said to be the first publication of its kind_ made available in Washington, | the Building Code and Contractors Di- rectory of the District, made its appear- ance here this week. _ The publication, Wwhich contains & variety of information on building reg- ulations, zoning laws, police, fire and health department rules, permit fees, official wage scales and similar data, is published by Building Code and Direc- tory, Inc., of which M. V. Engelbach is president. It contains also a classified directory of architects, contractors, and firms and individuals contributing to the building industry in the Capital. The regula- tions and code data compiled in the | directory are taken from official sources, and contain all amendments up to January 21 last, according to the pub- lishers. Capt. Hugh P. Oram, director of in- spection for the District, in a foreword to the book, states: “This publication should render a real and valuable service to the building industry, that could not be rendered by any other means heretofore available. For_the first time a_complete compila- Chevy Chase, D, C. Price, $9,950 A delightful detached home. large, bright rooms. tile bath ‘and shower. double rear porches, large lot, slate roof. open fireplace electricity, pantry, Prigidaire. ol . Location. 3820 Morrison block west of Connecticul Convenient 10 everything. The owner has authorized me to offer this house at this reduced rice for quick sale. _Come out nday, 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. H. H. Carter 306 Investment Bldg. t. 4178 6 1722 Upshur St. N.W. Detached brick dwelling. containing 8 rooms and 2 bath: ge lot, 2-car brick sarage. Ultra-modern kitchen. $13,950 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK 4611 Asbury Place N.W. New detached all-brick dwelling of seven spi rooms with two baths. Excellently appointed kitchen. Large lot with garage. (Mass. Ave. to 19th street, “ast on Brandywine to Asbury.) This Home Is an Exceptional Buy at $9,750 Open for Inspection 10 to 6 FLOYD E. DAVIS CO. Realtors 733 12th St. NW. Nat'l 0353 LEFT! 3612 Veazey St.. North Cleveland Park $11,650 Built_of brick, 6 ] unusually large An rooms, two baths, : Amazing three porcnes, open fireplace, at- Value [ tractive kitchen with latest Oxford Open Sunday and Daily Until 9 P.M. cabinet equipment, Frigidaire, house screened and ‘weather - stripped, large yard, brick garage. High ele- vation. Short walk from the new Phoebe Hearst Wm. M. Throckmorton 208 Investment Bldg. DIst. 6093 School. Convenient Terms in lovely Mount Pleasant. are gone, there will be no more. family picnics . . lent by two new calculators. tors for use with the calculators are now available. issued for the are used. There Is Only One | Mt. P leasant Tt el Vi v etins oy gone! ' Today n $8,950 8 ROOMS—2 BATHS NEVER BEFORE has this been possible, and never again can it _be duplicated, for Park Ter- race Homes are built on the last available ground When these homes Mount Pleas- ant on its high, cool elevation overiooking Rock Creek Park toward Wardman Park, the Shore- ham, and the National Cathedral—ideally situ- ated in the very center of the splendid North- west intown residential section—convenient to two car lines and one bus line, with the interna- tionally-famous “Embassy Row” for its neighbor, built around the finest and most distinguished group of churches, schools, markets, shops and libraries in the Capital, right at the entrance to Rock Creek Park with its bridle paths, tennis courts, golf courses, and delightful grounds for i . Mount Pleasant, for twenty * years the acknowledged de luxe section, will be entirely built up and entirely occupied. REAL ESTATE. ENGLISH HOME SOLD PURCHASES ROW HOUSE || Mr. and Mrs. Ira N. Wertz Pur-|Miss Julin H. Pennington Buys | chase Dwelling. Purchase of an English-type dwelling Kingman Park Home. A five-room and bath residence at at 1364 Kalmia street by Mr. and Mrs. | 526 Twenty-third place northeast Ira N. Wertz was announced this week | purchased recently by Miss Julia by L. E],d Breuninger & Sons, realtors | Pennington from Charles D. Sager. and builders. owner and builder. The house, which contains seven| The house is one of a group of rgw rooms, two baths and garage, is located | houses in the Kingman Park develop~ & on 3 ‘large lot in the Shepherd Park | ment. & section. RO SR Cloth Made Impervious. New Calculators Used. Treated with a special flexible resinoid Ald in computing building values is | material, cloth which is resistant to Cost fac- | water, oil, most cleaning compounds is It can be had in me- patent leather and locality in which they | tallic finishes, printed effects. Tomorrow—Come to and inspect this beautiful home and see nature’s wonder- ful picture of hundreds of Yoshino Cherry Trees in full bloom. This Charming Colonial Home in a setting of natural beauty and developed environment that only Kenwood can offer. 12 Kennedy Drive Eleven rooms, happily planned. 6 bed rooms, 3 baths, large rec- reational room in basement. Servants’ quarters (2 rooms and bath) over the garage. Standing on pictutesque site of 142x117 feet, with a background of towering trees and surrounded by profuse planting. Unusually well built and finished through- out. Remarkable Adjusted Price $2 5 ’OOO Terms Open Sunday, 10 to 6; Week Days, 2 to 6 Cherry Blossoms in Kenwood Are at the height of their glory now It would be hard to imagine 4 more beautiful environ- ment in which to build your home. Kenwood is a com- munity with the protection of practical restrictions which make ownership and residence here safe. While you are here visit the Club House and see its inviting advantages —golf, tennis, etc., enjoyment of the privileges of which residents in Kenwood are eligible. To.reach Kenwood go west of Wisconsin Avenue on Dorset Avenue or Bradley Lane to thMe entrances to Kenwood. Kennedy-Chamberlin Dev. Co. 2331 Cathedral Ave. Columbia 7280 the early bird catches the worm ‘ ot i IE i home is truly modern without a delightful ballroom or recreation room and here at Park Terrace you will find ball rooms at their best. Big, splendid rooms, 17 feet 4 inches wide end 21 feet 7 inches long—complete with beantiful "dark wood paneling that runs up to the full ceiling height of eight feet. the flooring is “Masonite,” finiched for dancing. Across onme corner is a stone fireplace that contributes . to the subdued, old- world beauty of the room. Up forward of the ball room is a cozy litile den, ideal for a man’s study, a library, a children’s play-room or a maid’s room. A unique feature is the fact that ome of the baths is attached to this room, making it ideally comfortable. The ball room which we were the first to introfuce to Washington, has not yet been successfully imitated. The large size, the absence of pillars and the air ‘space insulation for floor- ing and walls are all unique. Come Out EARLY and See 1. THE HOLLYWOOD BATHS 2. THE DE LUXE KITCHEN 3. THE BALL ROOM AND DEN and 99 other reasons why you shouid buy Park Terrace Homes Exhibit Home, 20th and. Park Road—Beautifully furnished by Nachman Furniture Co. Open Every Day, 9 AM. to 9 P.M. Out 16th Street or Mt. Pleasant to Park Road and go west down Purk Road to 20th Street (Walbridge Place). Finest locationsin town. Park Terrace For Sale by J. Wesley Buchanan, Ine. Built by Shapiro Construction Corporation