Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1935, Page 18

REA BUILDING GAINS INFIFTH DISTRICT Federal Reserve Reports 18.5 Per Cent Increase in Permits. The latest monthly review, prepared by the Federal Reserve Bank of Rich- mond, received here this week, states that building permits issued in Janu- ary in 31 leading cities of the fifth Reserve district numbered 1,368, com- pared with 1154 permits issued in January, 1934, an increase of 18.5 per cent this year, and estimated valua- tion figures for January totaled $1,- 873,456, an increase of 60.8 per cent in comparison with valuation figures totaling $1,165,179 in January last year. Twenty-one of the 31 reporting cities showed higher valuation figures for the 1935 month. Among the five largest cities, Washington, Richmond, Norfolk and Charlotte increased, while Baltimore decreased. Columbia, S. C., made the best record in estimated valuation figures in January, 1935, population of reporting cities being taken into consideration. Contracts awarded in January for construction work in the fifth district, including both rural and urban proj- ects, totaled $10,324,615, compared with $31,109,468 awarded in January, 1934, according to figures collected by the F. W. Dodge Corp. Of the awards in January this year, $3,326,- 005, or 32.2 per cent, was for residen- tial work, while last year residential contracts totaled $1,873,433, or only 6 per cent of all awards in January. The report shows that building per- mits issued in January had the fol- lowing valuations compared with the similar figures in January, 1934: i Total vatuation. Baltimore. Md 3 s Cumberland Bluefield, W, 3 Charleston, W, Spartanburg, ‘Washington .. District totals APPRAISERS FORM NEW ENGLAND UNIT| Formal« Presentation of Charter to Chapter Planned by Officials. 56 $1.165.179 Charter for a New England chapter of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers of the National As- sociation of Real Estate Boards has been approved by the governing council of the institute. Formal presentation of the charter to the chapter is now being planned. Maurice F. Reidy, Worcester, Mass., is president of the new group, which will be chapter No. 7. Other chapters include one for the metropolitan area of New York, the New Jersey chapter, the Ohio chap- | ter. the Florida chapter, the Illinois chapter and the California chapter. K. Lee Hyder of Milwaukee has been elected by the institute’s govern- ing council to fill the vacancy in its membership caused by the death of Samuel C. Kane of Philadelphia. Committee chairmen of the insti- tute for 1935 are announced by Joseph B. Hall, Cincinnati, its presi- dent, as follows: E. L. Ostendorf, Cleveland, Ohio, Admissions Commit- tee; Harry E. Gilbert, Baltimore, Md., By-Laws Committee; W. H. Ballard, Boston, Mass., Disciplinary Commit- tee; K. Lee Hyder, Milwaukee, Wis., Education and Research Committee; Frank H. Taylor, East Orange, N. J,, Ethics Committee; Philip W. Kniskern, Philadelphia, Pa., Finance Committee; Cuthbert E. Reeves, Buffalo, N. Y., Local Chapters Committee, and Ralph D. Baker, Camden, N. J, Public Relations Committee. Light Walls Beautify Rooms. Clean, light-colored walls and ceil- ‘Ings give a maximum reflection of both artificial light and daylight, L ESTATE. Bugleigh Manor, one of the most beautiful Coionial hom Mrs. Charles McAlpin Pyle of New York City. Located near mond, & member of the family that owned a large section of Mr. and Mrs. Pyle purchased just before the Revolution. land. They will restore the old place. H. H. Westcott & Co., in co-operation with R. B. Pue & Co. of Baltimore. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1935. Woodside Park Home Sold This home at 8608 Dale drive, South Woodside Park, Md., has been sold by the Harry B. Pitts Co. to Mrs. Mrs. Elizabeth O. Schreiner. REALTY FIRM LAUNCHES HUGE BUILDING PROGRAM North Realty Corporation Begins Construction of 50 New Homes. Maj. E. Brooke Lee, president of the | North Washington Realty Corpo- | ration, announced that a huge Spring | building program in which it is planned to erect 50 new homes already has been launched. ‘The sites of the new homes are lo- cated in Sligo Park Hills, North Hills of Sligo Park, Sligo Village on Boni- fant street, and South Woodside Park. A majority of the homes, Maj. Lee said, are to be moderately priced, though equipped with modern con- veniences. “More interest is now being shown in houses and building lots than in any other Spring in the history of our company,” Maj. Lee said. ‘“People seem convinced that this is the time to buy homes and real estate.” RESEARCH T0 BE PROBED| Regional Conferences Called Un- der Auspices of A. A. A. The possibilities of formulating programs of research, integrated with the needs of the Agricultural Adjust- ment Administration, will be explored during the first two weeks in March at_four regional conferences. Representatives of land-grant col- leges, and particularly those with re- search and extension responsibilities, have been invited by the Secretary of Agriculture to participate in the con- ference for each region. Attention, Builders We will buy your monthly payment deferred purchase money Second Trust Notes Secured on owner-occupied dwellings in District of Colum- Hazel M. Pope for the former owner, TEXAS TANK SPURS MODERNIZATION DRIVE President Writes Administration That Loans 100 Per Cent De- sirable to His Institution. An aggressive drive for $500,000 of modernization loans, in co-operation with the better housing program of the Federal Housing Administration is being made by the Mercantile Na- tional Bank of Dallas, Tex. At latest report it was nearing its first hundred thousand. President R. L. Thornton has writ- ten to the administration that these loans seemed 100 per cent desirable to his bank from the first announcement, and he gave the three following major reasons for his enthusiasm: “l. The modernization credit plan is increasing purchasing power na- tionally and in Dallas. This means greater activity for our business houses and more employment for our people. “2. These loans are in safe position for a bank. Our experience Wwith per- sonal loans shows that when they are carefully made losses are negligible. With the 20 per cent guaranty of the Federal Housing Administration in- surance fund behind such loans equally well made, they are loss proof. And the borrowing privilege provides liquidity in time of need. “3. They are in a profitable position for & bank. The 5 per cent discount rate on monthly payment notes yields encugh to take care of the extra cost of handling small loans in monthly payments and still leaves enough net profit to equal that on good commer- cial loans.” es in nearby Maryland, has been sold to Mr. and Ashton, the house was built by Col. Rezin Ham- Howard, Anne Arundel and Frederick Countles the house and about 600 acres of the surrounding The transaction was made by Edward C. Van Devanter of the firm of COAT OF PAINT ADVISED TO PRESERVE BUILDINGS Also Aids in Speeding Up Work of Employes, Says President of Paper Company. According to S. L. Willson, presi- dent of the American Writing Paper Co., it is the poorest sort of economy to let equipment and buildings run down for the purpose of saving on paint bills. Paint applied at proper intervals adds many years to the life of property and effects an appreciable saving in depreciation charges that many times offsets the original paint- ing costs. “Aside from the purely dollars and cents considerations, however,” says Mr. Willson, “there are many prac- tical reasons for the immediate use of paint in factory maintenance. Newly applied paint in the proper colors is a positive factor in the in- creasing of natural illumination, re- sulting in elimination of eyestrain, speeding up of production and adding to the physical safety of employes. A well-painted factory is always a good advertisement for the goods produced, whether 1% be foodstufls or ma- chinery.” Dark Hues Retain Heat. When redecorating the room paint pipes and radiators in a shade to match the walls and thus render them in- conspicuous. Remember, however, that the lighter the tint used, the more heat given off. Flat paint is the best type of coating to use. $5,950 1811 Otis Street N.E. WOODRIDGE A MODERN semi-detached home offered for a quick sale and priced to move it today. Is beau- tifully situated on a nice big lot with a garage and facing the park. Has six well-planned rooms, sleep- ing porch, two other big porches, tiled bath, hardwood floors, bright cellar, hot-water heat, is practi- cally new and perfectly refinished throughout. Schools, stores, trans- portation, etc., are all extremely handy and the location is excep- tionally good. This is unquestion- ably the most salable property in all this popular section and we urge that you see it today by all means. Open To Inspect This Evening and Tomorrow “Life Begins in Country Club Grove” REALTORS GOING T0 ATLANTICCITY National Association Will Hold Convention There . in October. Atlantic City has been chosen for the next annusl convention of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, according to action taken by the association’s Executive Commit- tee. The meeting will be held in Oc- tober. Headquarters will be the Chal- fonte-Haddon Hall Hotel. The Atlantic City meeting will be the first to be held under a new plan which will bring real estate groups over the country into closer communi- cation. The plans call for only one big national gathering of realtors each year, supplemented by new-type re- gional meetings in each geographical section of the country. Regional meetings will be held this Summer and Fall. It is expected they will be set up in each case through joint action of the national associa- tion, the State real estate associations within the region, and the local host board. National leaders in the real estate field will address the regional meetings. In many cases it is expect- ed State meetings will be held in con- junction with the regional meeting. A tentative division of the country into regions, in each of which the as- sociation is to be represented by a vice president, is now being studied by the local member boards of the: association and by the 36 existing State and provisional real estate asso- ciations. Proposed regions have been set up by the national Board of Di- rectors subject to revision at their coming Spring meeting upon sugges- tion from the States. Places and dates for the first series of regional meetings are now under discussion. Leather Being Creped. A creping process giving paper all- directional stretchability, first used in making textile bag liners, is being ap- plied to artificial leather. Finished sheets have a grained appearan Air Conditioning History Proves Excessive Heat Is Barrier to Civilization. BY LAWRENCE TUCKER. The condition of the air in which we live is undoubtedly cne of the most important elements of our environ- ment. It is interesting to consider the tremendous effect that air condi- tions have had on the peoples of the earth, and possibly no one thing has had as great an influence on the course of civilization. Back in the dim past the original human inhabitants first faced the problem of combating heat and cold. Those that lived in tropical climates were lucky as far as fighting cold was concerned, and except for terrific heat and high humidity they didn’t have a lot to worry about. Of course they were probably uncomfortable, but they didn't have to bother with clothes or elaborate houses and could work as little as they pleased. As a direct result of this enervating effect of high temperatures and humidities, many of these people have remained in a bar- baric or semi-civilized state up to the present day. They didn't have to do anything about the weather, hence nothing much was done about any- thing. : How Weather Helped Greeks. As we pass into the more temperate zones, we find that with somewhat lower temperatures there was in- creased activity, The Greeks, Romans and other peoples living in those lati- tudes were not subjected to devitalizing heat, and yet were not bothered with extreme cold. They built fine houses to protect themselves from the weath- er and fashioned clothing that was comfortable and practical for those temperatures, but life was not a cease- less struggle against the elements. They had an ideal climate in which to engage in creative pursuits. ‘The cool, fresh air enlivened their activities and helped them to produce masterpieces of art and architecture that required unlimited amounts of human energy. That energy would not have been available if the tem- perature had been stifling as it is in the hotter climes. In addition to in- vigorating air conditions, these people | had more time to spend on literature, iresearch, sculpture and other arts in- 1512 K 512 Rittenhouse St. N.W. OPEN 9 TO 9 HARRY WARDMAN, INC. Life Is Worth Living in a Wardman Home 7,450 In New-house Condition Six Rooms—Two Inclosed Porches Built-in Garage Situated between 2 car lines and within 2 blocks of new schools Di. 3830 No Oil Furnace is modern or complete without EVERY ONE REAL ESTATE, stead of having to attend to only the everyday necessities for preserving life. The people living in colder, more rugged atmospheres were up against a tion of the world living in ideal condi- tions the year around, no doubt we can expect many marvelous things as a result of these changes. real problem. They had to learn how to build warm, substantial houses that would protect them from the on- slaught of icy winds, snows and rains. It was necessary to wear elaborate clothing, which involved learning the arts of weaving, hide-curing, sewing e Land Values Climb, Building sites at Moreden and Efg- ware, near London, sold recently at $15,000 an acre, were valued at $1,500 and many others. They learned how to cut down trees, hew timbers and quarry stone for their buildings. The mere fact that these people were obliged to conquer their environment in order that they could continue to live has been reflected in thousands of ways and to the present time they are the most resourceful, energetic folk on the face of the earth. ‘Weather Influences Work. i i i All of us have felt the tiring effect \31 of extreme heat and in & short time ||/ we will begin to fell the first touch of Spring fever. To the majority of ||| us this rising temperature means a ||| corresponding reduction in the desire ||! for violent activity, Even our rou- ||, tine office work will seem burdensome and exhausting, our appetites will be affected, we will want to lie down, sleep or bask on the sand at some sea- shore resort. On the other hand, with the in- creasing use of air conditioning in offices we will feel like working regard- less of the height of the thermometer outside. Air-cooled restaurants are becoming a necessity, and our appe- tites will be able to retain their Mid- winter vigor during the hottest days. Our theaters and many other amuse- ment places are already equipped to supply fresh air and it is only a mat- ter of time before it will be a require- | ment in every home. | ment. || and has gas refrigeration. The In Beautiful Chevy Chase, Md. Priced | Exceptionally Lo 121 Leland St. $9,950 NEW-HOUSE CONDITION Between the Chevy Chase and | Columbia Country Clubs, on a | beautiful wooded lot 200 ft. | deep is this large six-room home, which sold for many thousand dollars above this price. There are six large rooms, bath and garage; large attic and modern base- The kitchen is modern entire house has been put in new condition. Open all day Sunday and each afternoon in the week. INC. NA. 4600 Investment Bld ‘With the population of a great por- BEAUTIFUL 123 WOODBINE ST., CHEVY CHASE, MD. Among 21 Lovely Trees If _you love beautiful homes. YOU MUST SEE THIS! tudio living room firenlace. balcony. room. bath. dini on main floor; t Tooms and bath on floor, opening, on Venetian blinds throughout —New, lovely, complete! OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY AND DAILY! Drive out Commecticut Ave., deyond Chevy Chase Circle to Woodbine Street gnd west to bome. Phillips & Canby PRICE Washington. Three Bed Rooms, 2 Baths, Large Living Room. A new type garage, electric kitchens, oil heaters, full size attics and cellars; 60-foot lots—up to 100 feet slight extra. Many new ideas and the most home for the money in all of these features! RICED NOW §$12,950 Four Bed Rooms, one of which is a studio room, 2 Baths, First-Floor Toilet, Big Living Room and Dining Room. All our homes are brick and stone. Inside garage entrance. Electric Kitchens, Oil Heaters. Ultramodern. We are building and selling these extraordinary homes at these unheard-of prices for a very defi- nite and specific reason right now. YOU CAN PROFIT BY IT They are located in what we consider the finest home section of Chevy Chase, Maryland, near all the important golf clubs. [ Sunday we will be at 6540 Maple Ave., Chevy Chase, and in a few moments will take you to see these homes. thereby lighting up the nooks and corners in a room at & minimum of cost. Walls and ceilings renovated in 8 light, cheerful color are especially appreciated on drab, rainy days. bia. Prompt action. UNION FINANCE CO. 916 Woodward Bldg. Nat. 7936 First Showing of restricted Country Club Grove Prices Range From . . o 57,950 Discriminating home buyers are finding in Country Club Grove a home-community that fulfills every need of the modern family. Carefully restricted in the character of its residents and in its architecture, you are assured of congenial neighbors and fine, dignified surroundings. FEATURING @ Center-hall plans Studio living rooms Studio bed rooms Finished recreation rooms with wood- burning fireplaces. Colonial angd English . architecture 5 to 7 rooms with 1 and 2 baths Deep, wooded lots The Exhibit Home, now open for inspection, priced at $9,450. Others range ln-’.t"f.tu to $11,950. New 4-Bedroom Homes; 20 Ft. Wide Heats Any Size Home! @ Fresh, constant domestic hot water without & hot water tank. Domestic hot water in hot water heating systems without motorized valves or motor circulators. @ Cellar cool in Summer—warm in Winter—extra heat helps dry laundry on damp days. @ Continuously efficient oil atomization through two genuine sapphire jewels. Oil delivery by famous ‘“‘GEROTOR"” . (patented). o [ ] gnte:é}dAY-IAbr quick steaming principle (pat-" b o Model Home 2454 39th Street N.W. 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