Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1935, Page 17

REAL HOLSINGPROGRAN PRASED BY EDTOR All Cities Have Benefited, Says R. V. Sawhill of Plumbers’ Organ. Special Dispatch to The Star. NEW YORK, March 9.—“Every city in the United States has undoubtedly felt the good effects of the national better housing program in the form of more employment, more money spent for wages and materials and, recently, in the form of dividend checks,” said R. V. Sawhill, editor of Domestic Engineering, today, follow- ing a country-wide check. “Some people who fail to study the full effect of this national housing program on American business ques- tion the value of the work of the Federal Housing Administration sim- ply because the dollar volume of newly created business might be larger. That does not reveal the benefits Amet®an business, particularly the building in- dustry, has secured from the Federal Housing Administration. “To appraise the full contribution to American business of the housing program, one must take into account the complete change which it has made in the viewpoint of the building industry. Thousands of dealers, ma- terial and supply men, distributors, salesmen and manufacturers have gained a new and healthy viewpoint during the six months in which this program has been pushed. In spite of the retarding influence of cold weather, the great majority of the building industry has been stirred to new and confident activity. Profits Being Revived. “The record of resumption of divi- dend payments shows how definitely | some companies have realized on this new viewpoint of the industry. Others are approaching the profit-making period and only a comparative few | are continuing the old-time attitude | of ‘waiting for business to pick up.’ ‘The Federal Housing Administration has made most of us in the building industry decide to quit waiting and to go after business. “Continued encouragement of the national housing program,” continued Mr. Sawhill, whose publication serves the plumbing and heating field, “is vital because the odds are now in favor of the business man who has products to offer the American home. It is essential that the work of the Federal Housing Administration at Washing- ton be continued along its present lines "because coming months offer even greater prospects for additional business. “Some data to which I have just had access substantiate this statement. A short time ago Rolland J. Hamilton, president of the American Radiator Co., showed me how he had been able to correlate two indices for the build- ing industry with rather striking re- sults. Realty Inventory Recalled. “In the early part of 1934 a C. W. A, project was carried out, involving a real property inventory in 64 cities, representing every State in the Union, and with a 1930 population of 9,793,371 persons. The cities selected were ‘samples,’ but the coverage for each city was 100 per cent. The inventory covered 2,633,135 family dwelling units contained in 1,931,055 residential structures of all kinds. Following are some of the existing facts: 43,068 structures, or 2.2 per cent of the total, were unfit for use; 297,791 structures, or 15.4 per cent of the total, were in need of major repairs; 857,648 struc- tures, or 444 per cent of the total, were in need of minor repairs; 204,227 dwelling units were vacant, or 7.7 per cent of the total, which includes apart- ments as well as single-family dwell- ings; 412,342 family units were listed as crowded, overcrowded or greatly | overcrowded, being 15.6 per cent of the total number of family units, this in a measure representing the doubling- up process made necessary by the de- presssion. “The foregoing figures made al- most a year ago show 7.7 per cent of | vacancies in all classes of dwelling units. We now have before us semi- annual bulletin of the National As- sociation of Real Estate Boards set- ting forth figures compiled from re- plies to a questionnaire submitted to the secretaries of real estate boards in about 300 cities of the United States and Canada. On December 31, 1934, only 5 per cent of the cities re- ported an overage in single family dwellings, 42 per cent reported a nor- mal condition and 53 per cent re- ported a shortage Shortage Increases. On December 31, 1927, the overage was 24 per cent, normal, 48 per cent, and shortage, 28 per cent. Between December 31, 1927, and December 31, 1932, the overages went down, as did the shortages, but normalcy reached its peak at 76 per cent as regards number of cities involved, with the clear indication in so far as these particular statistics bear weight (and they are the best we have) that at the end of 1932 the supply of single- family dwellings was very closely in balance. Since that time the num- ber of cities in which there are short- ages has mounted very rapidly. Cupboards Soften Lines. The appearance of a dining room is usually greatly enhanced by corner cupboards. Besides softening the lines of the room, these cupboards are con- venient for storing silverware and dishes. Cupboards in the kitchen, too, improve the looks of the room and lighten the work of the house- wife. New Colonial Cape Cod 4714 MORGAN DRIVE Chevy Chase Gardens o 5 Large Rooms o Full Basement @ Open Fireplace o Fully Insulated ® Screened o Weather-stripped © Side Porch @ All-brick Construction © Slate Roof @ Built-in Garage Corner Lot, 65 Ft. Wide © Paved Street Directions—Out Wisconsine Ave. to Morgan Drive, left to property. CYRUS KEISER, Jr. 5211 Wisconsin Ave. CL. 8371 ESTATE. NG STAR, WASHINGTON, House in Georgetown Modernized ‘The house at 1698 Thirty-first street has been remcdeled and modernized as shown above. well built originally but had an unattractive entrance and first-floor exterior. The house was The arched window and bad vestibule of the “before” piciure were replaced with simple French doors. Heavy stone steps were replaced with simple brick steps with iron rim. Inside the house was completely modernized with a new heating system, new plumbing, paper and paint, while the floors were scraped and refinished. This remodelling by Genevieve Hend- ricks, Inc., has given light and added space to the interior. D. C, | have been assigned to the local mod- 1,000 MODERNIZIN PLEDGES OBTAINED 100 Workers Making Can- vass Interview 3,468 Property Owners. (Continued From First Page.) ters staft that the valuation of work to be carrfed out under the pledges is nearly a half million dollars. Gil- christ and Woodruff were confident the campaign will reach its goal. The advertising campaign is just being opened, and radio, street cars and newspapers will be used to put the drive over. Pledges are expected to come in at an increased rate when Spring arrives, Gilchrist likewise announced today that his office has insured $325,000 in home mortgages in Washington under title II of the housing act, since the first of the year. Approximately $107,750 of this has been for new con- struction. In all, the local F. H. A. has approved 50 mortgages for in- surance. During the past week insurance commitments were issued for $53,400 in mortgages, $30,000 worth of which was for new construction. There have been only four rejections for insur- ance handed down by the Housing Administration on mortgages sub- mitted in Washington, since this phase of the housing program started in January. Playlet to Be Given. Gilchrist stated that Mrs. Alice B. | Johnson and Miss Elizabeth Hale Wheeler, daughter of Senator Wheeler, ernization campaign. Mrs. Johnson and Miss Wheeler are engaged in map- ping the modernization radio pro- grams. A modernization playlet, “Glass Houses” will be given by the Black- friars, an organization of amateur for the representatives of the Wash- participating in the campaign. To date 101 contractors have been regis- tered. Master Plumbers Association in the players, in the auditorium of Central |week by Henry W. Webb, State di- High School next Thursday at 8 p.m., | rector, following a series of confer- ington campaign, and the contractors | Moffett, Woodruff is scheduled to address the | will lend impetus to the State-wide SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1935. Association Head SCHMIDT TO ADDRESS WASHINGTON REALTORS. WALTER S. SCHMIDT Of Cincinnati, new president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, who will be greeted by members of the Washington Real Estate Board at the May- flower Hotel March 19. Harold E. Doyle, president of the local realtor group, announced the meeting will be held in the hotel’s Chinese room at 8 pm. Arrangements for the meeting are being handled by Karl E. Jarrell, chairman of the Program Committee, assisted by Fred A. Smith, Ben T. Webster, John Saul, William R. Ellis and J. S. Weedon, jr. Mr. Schmidt is president of the Frederick A. Schmidt Co. of Cincinnati, one of the largest real estate organizations in the country, CO-OPERATION PROMISED Special Dispatch to The Star. | BALTIMORE, March 9.—Closer co- operation between the two branches |of the Federal Housing Administra- | tion in Maryland was announced this ences in Washington with James A. Federal housing adminis- trator. Mr. Webb asserted that the pro- posed unification of the organization campaign for better housing facilities. | BALTIMORE PETITION Black Enamel in Vogue. Black enameled furniture, which ASKS TAX LlM.TATION‘lwas in style more than a century lago, is coming into vogue again. Maximum Rate of One Dollar Per | Touches of gold and contrasts of natural finished mahogany, light brown fruitwood or white enamel 8100 Valuation Sought by Doors Should Be Protected. Doors that are open in warm weather frequently have both sides exposed to sun and rain and should be kept well painted, so that moisture will not seep into the panel joints and cause the door to fall apart. Pythian Temple Wednesday night, and the following evening W. J. Caldwell, Lead Co, in the Harrington Hotel, to be affected, he said. NEW COLONIAL BRICK RESIDENCE | Title 1 of the act, covering home mod- | | ernization, and title 2, dealing with another F. H. A. field worker, will talk | mortgage insurance and the refinanc- at a dinner given by the Eagle Pitcher | ing of new mortgages, are the branches service charges. that had this plan been in effect this | year, the 1935 tax rate would have ' been $2.12 instead of $2.35. | Vote in May. Speclal Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, March 9.—A petition providing for a referndum at the May election on a proposed charter amend- | tan. ment that would limit city taxation | of real estate and tangible personal | property was submitted to Mayor Howard W. Jackson this week by a committee representing the Non-| Partisan Tax Limitation League. Under the proposed amendment | the maximum tax permitted would are seen in the new pieces. be $1 per each $100 of assessed values | plus the tax necessary to meet debt Tt was pointed out | A communication submitted with | the petition states that it bears the | 10,000 signatures of registered voters necessary to make it effective. Don’t Delay.. See the Sensational New 1935 STUDIO HOMES Model Furnished Home 218 Emerson St. N.W. Open Daily 9 AM. to 9 PM. Beautiful! New! Complete! Studio Living Room...beamed ceiling, Italian fireplace . . . step-up Dining Room.. 3 fine bed rooms.. recreation room with fireplace.. .deep lot garage .. .fine location. THIS IS AN ELECTRIC KITCHEN HEALTH HOME ouiy 8,850 DRIVE OUT NOW Out Georgi: . to Ei st 'N.W. and right to home. OWNER-BUILDER INC. 1508 K 8t. N.W. NAt. 4886 V2% 757 MY, 7 77 % 7 77 % fl‘ 72222 % 2777777 VA 6619 7th St. N.W. Bet. Van Buren & Whittier Sts. Here is construction and work- manship that will amaze you! Hard burned brick, parged and water- proofed below grade, and slate roof. Large living room with tiled fire- place; good sized dining room; electric kitchen with built-in cabi- nets, electric refrigerator and range; two bed rooms and tiled bath with recessed tub and shower; space in basement for recreation room or workship. s 5 A “ ) - HEATH HOME PRICED LOW AT $8,350 Convenient Terms Goss Realty 1405 Eye St. NW. J. S. EATON, Ss As a trees, lovely home. payment. daily and Sunday. bath. front yard, beautiful shrubbery. sonable price and terms. daily and Sunday. W. C. & A. N. MILLER 1119 17th Street Rents A New Colonial Brick Home of Quality In Design, Craftsmanship and Materials Likewise, | painted periodically. Priced for Quick Sale 3110 44th Street N.W. A 3-bedroom house, large lot, fine Reasonable cash Easy terms. House open A Newly Conditioned Home 4422 Lowell St. N.W. Newly conditioned 6-room house, unique design and interior arrangement. 2-car grounds Price reasonable—easy terms. Open to- day and Sunday. garage. Exceptionally lovely and wooded surroundings. 4519 Klingle St. N.W. 8.room house with maid’s room and Wonderful elevation, terraced Rea- House open DlIstrict 4464 Insurance % 7 222222 More Than Modern The Ultimate in Value! Rock wool insulation . . . metal weatherstripping. . .furred walls. .. bronze screens...American Radia- tor Company hot-water heating plant. . .Standard plumbing fixtures . - .Colonial wallpapers. . .oak fioor- ing. . .space available for two rooms on second floor...detached garage ...laundry tubs and toilet in base- ment. . .lot 43 feet by 109.23 feet to ‘115-!'001; paved alley. Drive out to- ay} i Co. NAr¢1 1353 window sashes should be setting for this attractive style walls ‘llven special attention, as the putty are painted off-white, light blue or jaround the glass deteriorates if not (Center Entrance—Corner Lot—100-Ft. Front) 49th 8 Brandywine Sts. N.W. Features Recreation Room Complete Insulation — J-M Rock Wool Furred Walls Caulked, Weather- stripped and Screened Copper Spouts and Gutters Garage 7 Rooms, 2 Baths Slate Roof Hardwood Floors Cedar Closets Electric Refrigeration Ultra-Modern Kitchen Equipment Recessed Radiation Venetian Shades A Real Value at $11,250 OPEN FOR INSPECTION DAILY AND SUNDAY Drive out Massachusetts Avenue to 49th Street N.W.. turn right 3 blocks to Brandywine J. DALLAS GRADY Owner—Builder 1104 Vermont Ave. N.W. DI. 9179 HERE IS A HOME 110 Glenbrook Road Battery Park, Md.—$8,850 A beautiful Cape Cod home, all brick, with six very large rooms and lovely bath. Modern in every possible respect—electric kitchen, refrigeration, open fireplace, slate roof, copper spouting, built-in garage, and on a 60-ft. lot. A Large New Home at a Bargain Price Open Saturday P.M. and All Day Sunday PHILLIPS 8§ CANBY, INC. NAt. 4600 Investment Bldg. A New Colonial Home Just Completed—in Battery Park, Md. 504 GOODARD RD. $9,450 BHE) OPEN imiviss! A truly beautiful new all-brick home of superior construction and modern feature: 7 rooms, 2 baths, large lot, garage. To Reach: Wis. Ave. to Bank of Bethesda— follow car tracks to Battery Lane—left to house. FLOYD E. DAVIS CO. 733 12th N.W, Realtors National 0353 REAL ESTATE. BUILDING VALUES LAG IN BALTIMORE Sharp Decline Shown in Opera- tions for First Two Months of 1935, Compared With 1934. Cannot Be Duplicated At This Price $9,250 4613 Davenport St. N.W. An attractive home, 2 years old, that is better than new be- cause its owner has taken ex- cellent care and added many features. Also developed a beautiful garden. Three bed rooms, larger than the average, bath with shower, attic, slate roof, practically all brick. This home of Dutch design is located on a knoll and has a perfect setting. Lot 190 feet deep, ga- rage with automatic doors. To Inspect—Out Mass. Ave., right on 46th St., left at Davenport. Open All Day Sunday Frank S. Phillips 927 15th St. DI 1411 Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, March 9.—Building operations in Baltimore for the first two months of this year are valued at $870,240, & sharp decline from the valuation for the same period of 1934, when the total was $2,223,960. Private industrial construction dur- ing the period, however, shows a gain of $237,000. This type of building | last year was represented by one unit valued at $3,000. So far this year no permits for municipal and other public buildings have been granted. Eleven dwellings valued at $37,000 are included in the 1935 figures, the total of this type of building last year being nine houses valued at $36,000. Just Completed in Chevy Chase, D. C. Outstanding Value at $10,500 6353 31st PL N.W. Situated on a beautiful wooded lot in a delightful residential section is this lovely home, containing 6 large rooms, 2 modern baths, large screened rear porch, slate roof. garage. This house can be sold on very reasonable terms. See it without delay. OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY UNTIL 9 P.M. Drive out Connecticut Avenue to Chevy Chase Circle, right on Rittenhouse to Utah Avenue and 31st Place. Wm. M. Throckmorton Realtor Investment Bldg. DIst. 6092 DAHLIA TERRACE An L. E. Breuninger & Sons Development FURNISHED BY D. S. POOL 7115 8th St. N.W. Containing 6 rooms (3 bed rooms); 2 baths (shower): breakfast nook, recreation room; large, deep lot; they offer construction features such as all-brick walls, slate roof, copper flashings, patented water- proofed, furred walls, insulated with aluminum foil; patented rock ceil- ings, insulated with roll rock wool; screens, weather strips, caulking, oil burner; latest kitchen equipment. Open until 9 P.M. daily and Sunday Directions: Drive out Georgia Ave. to Dahlia St.; turn left at 8th and Dahlia Sts & PBreuninger & Sons Investment Bldg. Architects—Builders NAt. 2040 AN ECONOMY HOME This is the last of a group of 4 homes; 3 sold in 2 weeks. INSPECT AND SEE WHY! % 3215 TENNYSON STREET N.W. In Beautiful Chevy Chase, D. C. FURNISHED for YOUR INSPECTION Open Today. and Daily From 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. 9,750 Yes . . . the BEST reason we can offer as to why you should inspect this remaining ECONOMY HOME is the single fact that THREE of the FOUR opened 2 weeks ago HAVE BEEN SOLD. This remaining home contains six spacious rooms (three bedrooms), two tiled baths, built-in garage, ample closet space and a screened-in living porch. Rock wool insulation over second floor ceiling and in all outside frame walls; windows and door frames caulked under pressure, and a Buck- wheat Blower are economical features included for your inspection. Located in Chevy Chase, D. 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