Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1935, Page 16

B2 AUGUST PERMITS TOTAL §1.811,680 40 Per Cent Gain Over Last Year Reported—Many One-Family Homes. (Continued From First Pg«ge.) dences. There were 97 detached and b semi-detached homes included in the list. The northwest section of the city lead by a large margin all other sec- tions in new building with a total valuation of $1,113,050; the southeast section was second with $281,550 worth of this type of construction; northeast had $140,500, and the southwest, $26,- 500. The northwest section likewise lead in valuation of repairs with $189,~ 165. Weather Slows Building. Due to inclement weather as well as the holiday last Monday the valua- tion of new building during the past week fell below the recent weekly average. Valuation of the week’s con- struction was $245.414. ‘The number of one-family dwellings approved during the week—23—was also far less than in any recent week. In addition permits for eight flats, or multi-family structures, were granted. | The largest permit of the week went to Clarence W. Gosnell, Inc., 1414 | Monroe street, for construction of four brick flats in the 1300 block of Orren street northeast. This project will cost approximately $40,000. S. V. Wells was listed as designer. D. J. Dunigan, Inc., with offices in the Tower Building, obtained a per- mit to erect seven brick dwellings in the 100 block of Jefferson street at a cost of $35000. George T. Sant- myers was named architect. List of Permits, More important permits of the week are as follows: Clarence W. Gosnell, Inc., 1414 Monroe street, owners and builders; 8. V. Wells, designer: to erect four 2-story brick flats, 1301, 1305, 1309, 1313 Orren street northeast; to cost $40,000. D. J. Dunigan, Inc., Tower Building, | ewners and builders; George T. Sant- | myers, architect; to erect seven 2-story brick dwellings, 124 to 136 Jefferson street; to cost $35.000. A. J. Dinger, 908 Sheridan street, owner and builder; Dillon & Abel, de- signers; to erect two 2-story brick and tile dwellings, 1811 and 1801 Sud- | bury road; to cost $12,500 each. Hugh P. Smyth, 1752 Park road, owner; M. S. May, architect; D. F. Swan & Son, 426 Rittenhouse builders; to erect one 2-story dwelling, 1338 Holly street; to cost $13,000. Boss & Phelps, 1417 K street, owners and builders; H. P. Baxter, architect; | to erect one 2-sfory brick dwelling, 1815 Forty-fifth street: to cost $12,500. Boss & Phelps, 1417 K street, owners | and builders; H. P. Baxter, architect; to erect one 2-story brick flat, 231 First street northeast: to cost $12.500. Willis E. Monty, 3814 Twentieth | street northeast, owner; T. M. Med- ford, architect; Eugene H. Phifer, | 3814 Twentieth street northeast, build- | er; to erect two 2-story brick na[s,‘ 307 and 311 Crittenden street; to cost $10,000. Willis E. Monty, 3814 Twentieth | street northeast, owner; T. M. Med- ford, architect: Eugene H. Phifer, | REAL ESTATE. ING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, -SEPTEMBER 7, 1935. Ceremonies sponsored by the women's division of the Washington Better Housing Committee will be held at this home, 1430 Locust road, this afternoon at 4 o'clock, celebrating completion of the first Better Housing day home in the city. A Nation-wide celebration of Better Housing day, June 15, was held and thousands of new homes were started throughout the country under auspices of the Federal Housing Admin- istration. division. cast. Ceremonies this afternoon will be presided over by Mrs. John S. Bennett, chairman of the women's Prominent officials of the District government and the F. H. A. will be speakers. The home was built by L. E. Breuninger & Sons and has been furnished by Woodward & Lothrop. 1t is located in Shepherd Park, a half block from Sixteenth street. 1t will be broad- ~—Star Staff Photo. ARYOPTERIS mastacanthus ( is the rather formidable name of an attractive September flowering shrub, more com- monly known as blue spirea. Not a spirea at all, but more nearly related to the verbenas, this species is pro- curable in three attractive colors, blue, puk and white. The plants do not grow more than 3 feet tall, are nicely branched and at this season the branches are covered with whorls of attractive bloom. Caryopteris is hardy in ordinary years but went down in most local gardens before the sub- zero onslaught of the last two Winters. However, this shrub grows very rapid- ly, coming into blossom the same year as transplanted. The blue spirea seeds very freely and, if the soil is undls- turbed, hundreds of seedlings will spring up around the mother plant. Crematis Panliculata. THE clematis group contains a number of valuable vines, mostly with large, showy flowers, Henoryi, creamy white, Jackmani, rich purple, | and Mme. Edouard Andre, rosy car- mine. Clematis paniculata, or Japan- ese virgin's bower, now in full bloom, | | differs from those mentioned in hav ing small flowers but these are pro- duced in such profusicn that the plant becomes a veritable blanket of pure white. Best of all, the vines remain in bloom for a period of two | or three weeks. The paniculata cle- matis grows very vigorously and is useful for forming a dense screen to the base of the plants and applica- tions of bone meal or other good | fertilizer will aid the Autumn rose | crop. Looking back over the Spring Tose season, the rose pink Mary Wal- | lace climber stands out in the mem- ory as an exceedingly beautiful rose. Unfortunately it blooms but once a year. Mary Wallace is much superior | to the older Christine Wright in | length of stem and in holding its | 1 petals. Moles. .THIS rodent, often accused of eating flowering bulbs, is really innocent of this charge, but does cause lots of | damage to lawns by burrowing under the grass and heaving it up in un- sightly ridges, which also interfere | with mowing. Dozens of plans have been suggested for destroying these obnoxious pests, centering usually around trapping, poisoning or gassing. | Paradichlorobenzene, the long-named chemical that has come into such | prominence for its effective control of peach borer, clothes moths and other pests, is now coming into use for | mole control. A spoonful of the crys- | tals placed into the runway at 6 to 8 | feet intervals and the soil put back over the holes has been found highly successful in disposing of the moles. The crystals turn into a poisonous gas. Carbon bisulphide, the evil-smelling | liquid often recommended for killing | ants in the lawn, has also been used with success on moles, much in the same manner as suggested for the paradichlorobenzene. Traps are effec- tive, but are more costly than the chemicals suggested. Paint Helps Basement. Painted basement walls and floors resist moisture and present a sanitary, easily cleaned surface which will not harbor mildew or other fungus growth. MORTGAGE CLINIG 1S SPUR TO LOANS Total of $1,652,080 Sought in. Toledo, Ohio, First Two Days of Operation. Special Dispatch to The Star. TOLEDO, Ohilo, September 7.—Re- oceived with unprecedented enthusiasm, the model mortgage clinic conducted here by the Federal Housing Adminis- tration stimulated 686 individuals to seek insured mortgage loans totaling $1,652,080 in the first two days of operation. Approximately 1,200 attended the clinic held at the Toledo Chamber of Commerce August 22-24. The clinic met with such a general response from the public that it was decided to con- tinue its operation through August 31. Organized as Model. The Toledo clinic was organized in such a fashion as to be & model for clinics to be conducted in other cities in the near future. Through the “mortgage clinic” the general public, lending institution executives, con- tractors, architects and others are acquainted with the manner in which the mutual mortgage insurance plan operates by witnessing the handling of actual cases. Notification of the continuation of the clinic was given to Toledo by Assistant Administrator Stewart Mc- Donald in which he stated that the closing date would be extended be- cause of the splendid co-operation offered the Federal Housing Ad- ministration by citizens of Toledo. Outside Aid Called. During the first two-day period of the clinic the interest was so great that it became necessary to call in Federal housing workers from outside of Toledo to handle the rush. Prior to the opening of the clinic, a clinic meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce August 21, when 635 per- sons were in attendance. HIGHWOOD CHEVY CHASE, D.C. 3304 Runnymeade St. N.-W. NEIGHBORHOOD BIG FACTOR FOR HOME Real Estate Appraisers Advise Care in Selection. (Continued From First Page.) neighborhood. In metropolitan Chi- cago we have many striking examples of this type of neighborhood. Kenil- worth and other suburbs on the North Shore, Oak Park and Glen Ellyn on the west, and the Beverly Hills district in the city of Chicago are good examples. “It is to be noted that in these communities land values are gener- ally higher than they are in other parts of the metropolitan area where neighborhood consciousness’ does not exist.” For the home in its modern defini- tion of a unit for living, Mr. Walther goes on to give other neighborhood social factors important enough to affect value as the appraiser measures it. Some of his observations follow: “The economic standing of people in particular neighborhoods is signifi- cant. If the community is new and there is room for expansion, the same amenities that drew those who have apparently succeeded in & financial way will tend to draw others, with the result that the community will develop on a plane in keeping with that of the earlier settlers. On the other hand, in an older community, elements with less worldly possessions may begin to encroach and the more fortunate ones depart for other places. “Culture in the neighborhood is, have Furred Walls. REAL ESTATE. perhaps, the most important of all the social factors. Certain it is that all people who have children are keenly interested in their cultural environ- ment . . . Any neighborhood that does not have adequate schools can- not hope to be popular over any ex- tended period of time. The schools must be adequately manned by teach- ers with the proper kind of standards "and there must be the proper kind of | school environment . . . There should be on dangerous barriers in the paths of the children who attend them ., . . A very important element in the life of a neighborhood is the number and character of the churches . . . The cultural development offered by the- are merely organizations meeting in the homes of families in the neighbor- hood, must not be overoloked. The way neighborhood ‘movies’ have de- veloped in recent years indicates the demand for this type of recreation . .. Gambling and other forms of vice sometimes go on unnoticed in a neigh- borhood until it is too late to destroy their devastating influence. One of the good districts in a certain city was blighted because absentee landlords were not present to observe what was going on. Related to Indians. The natives of Manchuria seem to aters and clubs in the neighborhood, | o whether the clubs have buildings or lz::i:::‘n'nd‘uy A0 to/She Al $5,950 To reach 1519 K St. N.W. 1A SHOW SPOT 301 Luray Avenue, Braddock, Va. Corner bungalow—S rooms and bath. Hot-water heat—gas—refrigeration—garage. Turn right at Airport, straight ahead on Upper Alez- andria Rd. tarough Del Ray, turn right one block on Luray Ave. Open Sunday 11 to 9 WM. H. SAUNDERS CO., Inc. * Formal Opening of Two Attractive New Brick Houses in Cleveland Park 3810 RENO ROAD Just North of Rodman & 34th Sts. N.W. Situated on large, beautifully wooded lots, these twodetached homes of Colonial architecture pre- sent a most pleas- ing appearance. They are exceptionally well built and contain 8 ROOMS and 3 BATHS, also every modern appliance, namely: Rock Wool Insulation, Oil Burner, Elec- tric Kitchen, Copper Gutters, and Screens. Two-car built-in, fireproof garage. They are weather-stripped and One Left One Sold sl6,7so‘°° Moderate cash payment, balance at $6.60 per thousand, including interest of 8% until paid. This eliminates any renewal fees. OPEN TODAY SUNDAY 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. Ht 10:00 to 6:00 P.M. Week Days, Call NAtional 4080 JOHN F. MAURY and J. RUPERT MOHLER, JR. or YOUR OWN BROKER Na. 4080, Wi. 2976 and Em. 1767 A French Provincial Home By the Developers of Beechwood THIS lovely French Pro- N THE first floor are vincial is true to the beautiful entrance hall tradition of Mikkelson with winding staircase, . ideally located paneled living room with unded by other built-in bookcases, open homes of distinctive char- fireplace, dining room with acter . . . featuring, among bullt-in china closets, many other practical inno- screened porch off dining vations, the GENERAL room. On the second floor ELECTRIC DESIGNED are 4 bedrooms, or library, AND EQUIPPED KITCH- finished in Knotty Pine, 2 ENS with NEW ALL- baths: large attic; attached METAL CABINETS. garage, Oil heat, 3814 Twentieth street northeast, build- | hide unsightly buildings or fences. er; to erect two 2-story brick flats, | The plcts are propagated readily 306 and 310 Decatur street; to cost | from cuttings or seeds. As a matter $10,000. | of fact, this clematis easily becomes Howard Etchison, Clifton Terrace | a weed, for the seeds are small and Apartments, owner and builder; M. |provided with a light cottonlike ap- G. Lepley, architect; to erect two 2- | pendage that makes them carry easily story brick and frame dwellings, 5601 |in the wind. Shortly the border will Thirtieth street and 2975 McKinley | be replete with young clematis plants street; to cost $4,850 each. which are difficult to eradicate be- L. E. Breuninger & Sons, Inc., 1515 | cause of their deep root system. Nev- K street, owners and builders; H. L. ertheless, there is often a need for Breuninger, architect; to erect one|an aggressive vine Wwhich grows 2-story brick and concrete block dwell- | rapidly and clematis paniculata surely | ing, 5847 Potomac avenue, to cost meets these requirements. ‘ $9,000. | Roses. Lloyd Wineland, owner; L. W. Giles, THE recent soaking rains were of architect; Charles A. Lohr, 3785 great benefit in the rose garden Nichols avenue southeast, builder; to | and were deeply appreciated by home erect one 2-story brick store and | gardeners who have had but scanty | ®partment, 1346 Good Hope road | bloom for many weeks. Autumn is | southeast, to cost $9,000. generally a fine rose season in this Mrs. Hilda A. Leafe, 912 H street | area. The plants have grown large | northeast, owner; A. C. Tolson, de- | and strong during the long growing signer; Tolson, Kemp & Nix, Inc, ! period and are in a good condition 2314 Rhode Island avenue northeast, | for taking advantage of the cooler | builders; to erect orle 2-story brick and | and damper weather. However, the tile dwelling, 3242 T street southeast, | hazards of black spot are increased to cost $6,500. and the plants should be sprayed or | E. A. Thornton, 1236 Eleventh dusted regularly through October. | street, No. 33, owner; H. W. Burrows, | Bordeaux mixture is an excellent pre- 4216 Thirty-eighth street, designer and | ventive of black spot and is psmc-‘ buildér; to erect one 2-story brick | ularly useful in saving the lower, | | 1 Electric Health Home NEW BUNGALOW 4823 Leland St. Five large rooms, bath, all brick, open fireplace, front porch, garage, slate roof, paved street. Weather- stripped and screened throughout. 1624 Eye Street N.W. Other 5 and 6 room. 1 and 2 bath houses under construction. Come out and make your selection. $7,450 Open Daily and Sunday Out Wisconsin Blvd. to Leland Stu left to houses, Goss Realty Co. 1405 Eye St. Na. 1353 Both o7 parochial achoois, churches and stores are convenient to property, From Chevy Chase Circle turn right R ¥ right to 33rd, to properiy. Six-Room—2-Bath Homes Less Than 10 Minutes’ Drive From Downtown MILTON F. SCHWAB, SALES 3353 Rittenhouse St. N.W. CLeveland 1156 dwelling, 5407 Nevada avenue, to cost | leaves where the black spot gains & $6,500. JUST COMPLETED in Glover Park One Sold Before Completion around | foothold. Working the soil A New Home- In That Beautiful Section “Barnaby Poods” LOCATED IN 2™ MT, PLEASANT Overlooking Rock Creek Park With the demand for well located new in town homes this group will SELL QUICKLY. The builders have achieved perfection in group-home construc- tion in these wonderfully built, more than complete supere quality homes IN THE CITY’S BEST IN TOWN LOCATION. All brick with slate roof, concrete front porch, large li room, dining room, ultra-modern gas-equipped kitchen, porch off kitchen; 3 lovely bedrooms, 2 beautiful baths, large recrea- tion room, gas heat. Deep lot with detached garage. High, cool, healthful elevation with beautiful panoramic view over wooded park. All conveniences at hand. THESE VALUES, WE REPEAT, WILL BE IN GREAT DE. MAND . . . DRIVE OUT EARLY TODAY. 2310-22 Huidekoper Place N.W. De Luxe Brick Homes only $7,950 'This is the first time to our knowledge that such homes ha: been offered in this splendid section at such a low price! Six lovely rooms, tiled bath with shower, de luxe kitchen with the finest of cabinets, electric refrigeration and one-piece fixtures. ‘The large recreation room is not just a finished basement . « o it is a REAL ROOM. Some have built-in garages . others with extra deep lots and detached garages. One is semi-detached. . . . Concrete porches, full insulation, furred walls, completely screened and caulked. Can be financed by Federal Housing loan if desired. Exhibit Home 3153 ADAMS MILL RD. TO REACH Drive out 16th street to Irving street, west 3 Ddlocks to home. 6412 Barnaby Street N.W. SET among the trees on a lovely landscaped lot, with southern exposure, this home,will instantly please you. All brick, containing 6 rooms and 2 baths, big living room with built-in fireplace. Three big bed rooms, finished attic, oil heat, garage, and many other unusual features.. Within one block of Drive out Conn. Ave. to OPEN DAlLY Nebraska Ave., east on AND SUNDAY Nebraska to Utah Ave., H0SJ.FISHER INCORPORATED ° north on Utah to Barnaby St. and right to home. Road to nlaw " two_ Blocks Out T . Benton Open Daily transportation. Until 9 P.M. L HATHHOME luvns&m:gr DISTRICT District _— 738 15th St. 0 . 6830 Northwest