Evening Star Newspaper, April 6, 1935, Page 22

BALTIMORE PLANS DEVELOPERS' CUR Ordinance Would Require Approval of New Projects by Commission. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, April 6.—An ordi- nance empowering the Commission on City Pianning to require real estate developers to conform to city plans as regards street layouts, graves and municipal services is being completed for submission to the City Council. The ordinance in brief would require all those proposing to lay out new de- velopments to have their plans ap- proved by the commission as a requisite to the issuance of permits by city bureaus and the supplying of water, sewerage and other municipal services. Need Long Apparent. The need for such powers, accord- ing to members of the commission, long has been apparent. The body has been endeavoring, through per- suasion, to induce developers to fit their schemes into the city plan, but in & number of cases have not been successful. Hence it was deemed nec- essary to enact an ordinance granting the commission definite powers to this end. A development scheme that was re- cently before the Bureau of Buildingg| and the Board of Zoning Appeals is cited at the City Hall as illustrating the need for such a measure. The developer had proposed erection of houses on his thoroughfare with the backs of half of them toward cottages on Harwood avenue. Refused by Bureau. A permit was refused by the Bureau | of Buildings on the ground that the houses would be so close together that side yard and population density pro- visions of the zoning law would be vio- lated. The concern appealed to the Zoning Board, but that body turned down the plan and upheld the action of the Buildings Bureau. Air Conditioning Indaetey FacnaiDroblemiof Unscrupulous Competitors and Inferior Installation. BY LAWRENCE TUCKER. Among the most important prob- | lems that the infant air conditioning industry has to face is the combating of unscrupulous manufacturers of in- ferior equipment, and the prevention of slipshod, inadequate installations | by inexperienced dealers. For the past few years air condi- | tioning has been heralded as the next | big industry and naturally hundreds of manufacturers and dealers have rushed to take advantage of the tre- mendous new fleld that is being opened to them. Many of these or- ganizations have had no previous ex- perience in dealing with equipment of that type, and have merely placed all shapes and sizes of machinery on the market to be sold and installed as quickly and cheaply as possible. | Because of the almost complete | ignorance on the part of the general | public as far as the problems of nirj conditioning are concerned, it “has been easy for a number of organiza- tions to foist off almost worthless, so- | called, air conditioning systems on unsuspecting buyers. The average | restaurant operator, storekeeper, or home owner has little knowledge of | engineering in any form, and is| obliged to rely upon the judgment and word of the air conditioning dealer when he is contemplating an installa- tion. Hence he is practically at the mercy of these people. Majority Trustworthy. | Fortunately, the great majority of | aid conditioning manufacturers and dealers are trustworthy, and equipped | with sufficient knowledge and experi- ence to do a job correctly. They naturally receive most of the available | business, and their customers are usually entirely satisfied. On the other hand, those people not equipped to handle the installation of a sys-| tem correctly, and possibly furnishing low-grade apparatus, are very apt to be most_attractive to the prospective buyer. In most cases their prices are | extremely low, but while the ma-| chinery which they intend to put in is under capacity, and not comparable to their competition, the fact that the job 1s s0 low in price is often enough to influence the prospect into buying from them. ‘To combat this problem, the various air conditioning organizations shnuld; get together and set up certain stand- ards for bidding that would be used on all installations. Method of Comparison. The buyer should have a definite method of comparing the various bids recelved from the air conditioning dealers in order to reach a fair de- cision. In many cities, an unbiased group, such as the electric power company, establishes the requirements on the particular job up for consideration. ‘They place a questionnaire in the hands of the buyer which enables him to compare the important points governing the quality and capacity of the installation. The difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- ture conditions, and the relative humidity to be maintained are asked. The amount of fresh air to be brought in must be stated. The number of occupants, and the quantity of heat being given off from lights, motors, and other appliances is requested. In other words, the buyer can be sure that the various dealers are all bid- ding on the same thing. If protective measures of this sort are taken, the buyer, the dealer, and all others interested in this great new industry will be greatly benefited. ' REPOSSESSED HOME IN PERFECT CONDITION 6129 Broad Branch Road N.W. Situated on one of the prettiest lots in Chevy Chase, this big eight-room and two-batlt home is an outstanding value. 100- foot corner lot; lavatory and toilet on first floor. Maid’s room and_bath in basement. Near public and parochial schools. chaser can make rea- it and - e L To reach: Drive East on Rittenhouse 8t. from Chevy Chase Circle to Broad Branch Rd., turn leff to property. J. WESLEY BUCHANAN, INC. 916 15th St. Realtors. Met. 1143 REAL ESTATE. " _THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Church Purchases Takoma Property The above house, at 200 Walnut street, Takoma Park, has been sold to the Disciples of Christ by Edwin H. Bond, through the real estate office of L. T. Gravatte. The property will be used as a home for aged men and women. The house is situated on a large lot. —Star Staff Photo. H.0.L.C. AGENCY MOVING Local Office to Be at 101 Indiana Avenue, Manager Announces. The District of Columbia Agency of the Home Owners’ Loan Corp., will be moved over the week end to the first floor of the H. O. L. C. Building, 101 Indiana avenue, it was announced today by W. M. Seay, manager of the local office. For convenience of borrowers in the District a cashier’s office will be opened at the new headquarters. The local H. 0. L. C. office has been located on the second floor of the Investment Building, Fifteenth and K streets. Housing Show Draws 700,000. More than 700,000 persons were at- tracted last week by the Greater New York Better Housing, Homes and Building Modernization _Exposition, which opened last Monday in the Port Authcrity Building, New York City. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt is shown addressing the more than 700 guests at the luncheon held yesterday at the Mayflower Hotel under auspices of the women’s division of the Washington Better Housing Cam- paign. Her speech was broadcast throughout the country and was heard at 6,000 community meetings. The wives of cabinet members, Congress- men and others prominent in Government, business and social affa attended the luncheon. Other speakers on the program included Re) resentative Virginia Jenckes of Indiana, Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole, president General Federation of Women's Clubs; Mrs. Charles F. Mc- Laughlin, J. K. Gilchrist, Paul Fitzpatrick and L. A. Gignilliat, all of F. H. A ~—Star Staff Photo. SALE IN SOUTHEAST - and Mrs. Kenneth Wood to Joseph The two-story building at 115 D1M' Brady. While the purchase price | was not disclosed, the property is as- street southeast, containing 21 UNItS | gessed for $62,500. an p;,:;“. will of three rooms and bath each, has|hold this property as an investment. Colesville Pike, j sale. It i ncrete. wide attention. Thousand been sold by the business property de- partment of the Cafritz Co.. for Mr. for public inspection. It is only natural that s home comfort, convenience, Plant, an Automatic Gas A BARGAIN when you visit this interes! 121 Leland St. Chevy Chase, Md. [ ] Price WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY 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; also large attic and modern basement. The kitchen is modern and has electrical refrigeration. The entire house has been put in new condition. Oven Saturday afterncen. all day Sunday and each afternoon in the week PHILLIPS & CANBY, Inc. NAtional 4600 Investment Bldg. REAL ESTATE LOANS (D. C. and Nesrby Maryland Property Only) now being made at Per Month Perpetual offers a new and attractive mortgage loan . .. a reduction of 25% on monthly repayments. Actually lower than paying rent. No commission or renewal fees. For funds to purchase a home . . . to make desired home improvements or to refinance existing trusts it's the— PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION 11th and E Sts. N. W. The Largest in Washington—Assets over $36,000,000 Established 1881 ARTHUR G. BISHOP MARVIN A. CUSTIS Chairman of the Board President EDWARD C. BALTZ, Secretary Memb, Faderal Home Loan Bank System, United States Building end o an Lespue, The District of Columbia Bulding and Loon Leagwe. CONCRET Concrete Ashlar is beautiful —as the time-softened mellowness of some weathered old-world maoor house is beautiful. Itis enduring. It is fireproof. It is highly in- sulatingagainstsummer’ssunand winter’s cold. It is decay-proof, damp-proof, vermin-proof. And it is inexpensive. SUPPLY CONCERNS INCREASE INCOMES Many Climb Out of Red and Only 8 of 63 Reporting 1934 Losses. Marked improvement in the general condition of the building supply trades is indicated in & tabulation of 63 rep- resentative concerns which shows that 55 enjoyed net income increases in 1934 as compared with 1933, accord- ing to the Federal Housing Admin- istration. Thirty of these 55 companies which showed profits in 1933 reported in- creased incomes in 1934. Ten com- panies which reported deficits in 1933 climbed out of the red into the black during 1934. Pifteen others which re- ported deficits in 1933 decreased these deficits in 1934. Only eight concerns in the tabulations showed losses for the year 1934. ' /A comparison of the aggregate net income of the 63 concerns showed an increase of 1,550 per cent in 1934 over 1933, according to a complilation oy the Federal Housing Administration. Period of Strides. ‘While this percentage of increase is indicative of heartening improve- ment in the building trades, the Fed- eral Housing Administration points out that the percentage is based on an extremely low level of activity, such as existed in 1933. The better housing program took its initial strides during the last five months of 1934, ‘The aggregate net income for the in 1933, $2,313,846. ‘The 63 firms included in the tab- ulation all produce materials and equipment eligible under the moderni- zation credit plan of the Federal Hous- |ing Administration, and are typical examples of the lines of manufacture they represent. Upward Surges Indicated. In the cold figures of the compila- tion marked surges upward (“out of the red” in many cases) are indicated. Records of certain firms show income increases reaching into millions of dollars. With one exception, all groups included in the tabulation showed by their net income reports that 1934 was a decidedly better year. facturers who reported an aggregate net income in 1933 of $73,941 reported THRONGS FLOCK TO SEE THIS MODERN PREFABRICATED HOME Opposite the Indian Spring Country Club on the t north of Washington, is a bunga- low built with brilliantly colored walls. It the first house built to demonst: departure in home architecture—the erection of a structure with prefabricated walls of Earley Mosaic As a pioneer in a new field of building, this rley Polychrome House No. 1" mot for e a new as attracted Nation- s of visitors have passed through its ornamental doorway since it was opened uch an outstanding modern house should have the most modern appliances f and economy. The b ers have selected a Modern Automatic Gas He: Water Heater, a Mo Gas Range and an Electrolux Gas Refrigerator! Be sure to inspect these modern gas appliances ting house this week end. 7 SREL (O g N “moueRn GEORGETOWN GAS LIGHT COMPANY NS PN age-old Beauty in Homes of E ASHLAR Let your architect show you the wide variety of color, pattern and texture treatments offered by Concrete Ashlar. More charm, more economy, more ves! live- bility, per dollar. The coupon will I::-ll.:!nblbt on the subject, enti L ’s How It’s Buile.” e m = e = Pt this coupon on a postal cavd sememenm PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION \ 837 National Press Bldg., Washingtos, D. C. Please sead me folder “Here's How It's Buile.” B—6 ¥ SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1935. an aggregate net income for 1934 of $5,423,922. Five prominent electrical equipment concerns showed an aggregate income in 1934 of $629,152, in contrast to an aggregate deficit for the same five concerns in 1933 of $8,504,680, REAL ESTATE. Synthetic Rubber Gloves. Synthetic rubber is now being made into gloves, aprons, sleeves, etc., of- fering protection against petroleum products, alkalis and certaln chemi- cals harmful to ordinary rubber. Kennel Made of Steel. A new all-steel kennel robs the old saw about a dog’s life of some of its meaning. The kennel has an insulated roof, & swinging doer which the lucky 63 concerns in 1934 was $33,685,936; | Seventeen building materials manu- | dog operates himself. RICKENBACKER TO SPEAK ON MEANING OF HOME World War Ace Listed for Talk on F. H. A. Radio Program iTavireNire\ i /@i L L B S ] 3103 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, D. C. Attractive all-brick residence, in new-house condltipri. Three large bed rooms, completely tiled bath, living room with open fireplace, dining room, kitchen; garage. A Real Value Today at the Low Price of *8,950 DO NOT FAIL TO INSPECT | To reach: Out Conn. Ave., to Nebraska Ave., right to Oliver Street and the property. EDW. H. JONES & CO., Inc. 5520 Conn. Ave. CL. 2300 ‘Tomorrow. Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, World ‘War ace, president of the Indian- apolis Speedway, and general manager of the Eastern Air Lines, will be the speaker on the Federal Housing Ad- ministration program tomorrow' at 12:15 pm. His subject will be “What Home Means to Me."” ‘This is a weckly program featuring & nationally-known speaker, and donated to the Federal Housing Ad- ministration by the General Electric | Co. 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The cool greens, blues, lavender and rose will bring the fresh cool- ness of growing flowers right into your rooms. In the new cretonnes you will find a correct design and color combination for every room. You will be repaid many times over for the colors will last and do not soil easily. Estimates promptly submitted, Telephone Dlstrict 5300 DRAPERIES, SEVENTE FLOOR. Woodward & Lothrop’s years of experience in producing Cus- tom-made Awnings for many of the finest residences and build- ings of Washington enables us to give you a superior awning. Only our experienced designers and awning makers handle your awnings, assuring perfect fit. Every material that enters into the production of our awnings is of fine quality. The hardware is heavy, durable, rust proof. Awning materials, fixtures and ropes of the finest quality we can procure. Telephone Dlstrict 5300 for an estimate Convenient terms may be arranged MANUPACTURING DIvIsION OFFICE, SEVENTE FLOOR. 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