Evening Star Newspaper, October 12, 1935, Page 21

REAL "EH. A IS PRAISED FOR STANDARDS Newark Builder Says Agency Has Been Effective in War on Chiseling. @pecial Dispatch to The Star. NEWARK, N. J,, October 12.—Gen- eral satisfaction among responsible building contractors in this section has been expressec in regard to the Federal Housing Administration’s pro- | gram and the part it has played un diminishing “chiseling” in the trade. | Public confidence in Federal Housing | Administration standards and prac- tices has been responsible for this tmprovement in the building trades, " mccording to many contractors. John W. O'Neill, building contrac- Bor here, stated recently: | “During the past two years in the building trades field as general con- tractors we have met a steady in- crease of opposition due to two fac- tors, viz.. The lack of a source of credit to home owners who really wish to make improvements (now available through F. H. A) and a| great loss of public confidence in the | building trades as a whole as to their integrity because of many sharp prac- tices, commonly known to the trades s ‘chiseling.’ “These two factors led to a sharp decline in operations and employment. Since our affiliation with your organi- eation (the Newark Federal Housing Administration office) 1 take great Ppleasure in giving you the results of our experiences. From leads turned in by your canvassers we have been awarded contracts for nine jobs and | have a number of good-looking pros- pects for the future. This has, nat- | urally, entailed an increase of em- ployment by giving steady work to an | average of six more men. | “Approaching leads given us Imm your office at the present writing, L find it much easier to secure inter- views due to the fact the public has | learned that you stand back of only | legitimate contractors whose past rec- | ords prove their fitness for your in- dorsement and that the public is as- | sured of all that your office represents | to it. I am highly gratified with the | steps that the Newark Better Housing | Bureau is taking in regard to the firms | that misrepresent their affiliation with | + the Federal Housing Administration. | May I take this opportunity to ex- press our appreciation to your entire organization for the good work you are doing with such excellent results.” COOL AIR AND HEAT . OFFERED ON ONE UNIT Plumbing and Heating Industries Propose Installation as Small as Suit Case. A constant flow of filtered air into 8 house is provided by a new condi- tioner just introduced for use in con- nection with a hot water or steam heating system, according to the Plumbing and Heating Industries Bu- reau. The machine serves the quadruple purpose of filtering the air in a house, ecirculating it, humidifying it and sup- plying ventilation. Little larger than a suit case, the new unit can be installed at any con- venient place in the supply line of a radiator heating system The conditioner permits careful dis- tribution of heat in the Winter as well as absolute control of heat in accordance with outside weather con- ditions and the needs and require- ments of each individual room The only cost of operation of the unit is the electricity for the small motor. This is approximately equiv- alent to the power required for a 60-watt lamp. One pound of water per hour is sprayed into the air. This is ample to moisten the air in a six-room house. Provision is made for refrigeration coils to cool and dehumidify in the Bummer. | FIRE HAZARD GROWS Lower Losses Attributed to De- | cline in Values. The neglect of property which was | caused by depression conditions and which adds to the ever-present dan- ger of fire more than offset any grow- ing consciousness in recent years on | the part of American citizens of the ’ value of fire prevention, according to the National Board of Fire Under- | writers. | While annual fire losses for the | years 1931, 1932 and 1933 are less in | dollars and cents value than those of the preceding five years, the board | points out that this is due largely to | the tremendous write-off in property | values which occurred during this period. Studies do not substantiate the conclusion that the lower annual loss is the result cf more effective fire prevention and protection. Select One of These Outstanding Values Today! —_— 6007 34th Place N.W. Just South of Rittenhouse St. An unusual home with all the conveniences of an apartment, Detached brick construction; six rooms, tile bath and extra lavatory, front porch, gas heat, furred walls, Westinghouse re- frigeration, recessed radiation, slate roof and garage. Unex- celled environment; wooded lot. Priced at $9,950 Terms to Suit. _——————— 2919 McKinley St. N.W. A NEW detached brick of six rooms and two baths, with large, modern kitchen, break- fast nook, recreation room. two fireplaces, porch, slate roof, lat- est equipment and garage. Priced at only $9,950 Terms. —— e 3004 McKinley St. N.W. Attractive detached brick of six rooms and two baths; with attic, screened rear porches, bright recreation room with fire- place, every modern improve- ment. Several shade trees on . Garage. Reduced to $9,750 Oven Today and Sunday Until 9 SHANNON & LUCHS 1505 H St. N.W. Natl. 2345 ESTATE. Shown above are the first near Bethesda. The home at the t lower photo, 115 Chelsea lane, two * . 1 was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Horner. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, tep Home Modernization Hot-Water Equipment May Be Brought Up to Date by Numerous Ways. BY LAWRENCE CROLIUS, After some one takes a bath in vour house do you have to wait for what seems in interminable length before the supply of hot wate! plenished? The majority of older seldom equipped to amount of hot water baths, washing clothes, the many other every-day needs. For the most part the average house equipped with a so-called “side-ar gas heater, or possibly a small coal stove of the “skuttle-a-day” variety— the hot water supply being guarded almost as jealously as fine wine If this condition exists in vour home why not take steps to correct it? There are numerous ways in which a bountiful supply of hot water may be ready for use at all times. and 1t is a relatively simple matter to bring your present equipment up to date. Users of plants equipped with or- dinary gas heaters of the fixed flame type which burn constantly, should first of all see to it that the hot water storage tank is insulated so that valuable heat which is stored there may not escape. Hot Water Free, is If this type of heater is used in | conjunction with a coal-fired house heating furnace, it is possible to aug- ment the gas heat supply with a cop- per or galvanized iron coil placed in the boiler fire box. In this way the supply of domestic hot water may be had for the entire Winter at almost no cost. Heating systems utilizing oil burners may also be connected to the domes- tic hot water supply this way, al- though the operation is much less effective, due to the intermittent oil flame. Many owners have replaced their old style constant flame gas heaters | || with combination heaters and storage tanks of the fully automatic type. These devices maintain a constant { supply of hot water in the tank by are much more economical to operate than the old devices. Electric hot water heaters have in recent years become quite popular in parts of the country enjoying low electricity rates. These heaters are also thermostatically controlled and will maintain a constant supply of hot water automatically. Insulation of the storage tanks on these heaters is of prime importance and a very thick layer of the most effective ma- ailable completely surrounds the tank in which the water is both leated and stored. In some localitics where so-called “off-peak” electricity rates are —— —_— | II' s Your Duty—| | —to carefully inspect this prop- | erty and to know how it dif- fers from the ordinary construce tion. A BUILDER'S HOME, |l built under his personal super= | ||| vision and without regards to cost. It is a proven home that has stood the test without a blemish. 3209 MILITARY RD. (Chevs Chase. D. C.) OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Seven rooms (solarium), in new-house condition. The lot, with an unusual treatment of beautiful flower | gardens, rare trees and ex- quisite evergreens, is most pleas- ing: but don’t be misled into thinking this is a high-price | property. FISCHER & COMPANY || 907 15th st Met. 0045 OPEN TODAY! Electric Exhibit Home 4541 Burlington Place N. W. Between Brandywine and Chesapeake Streets Drive out Massachusetts Ave. to 46th St., then right, or out Wisconsin Ave. to Brandywine St., left to 46th St. and right to Exhibit Home. NE of Washington’s finest new detached homes in a lovely Williamsburg Cclonial design on a beautifully landscaped lot in a new, restricted community, close to the new Woodrow Wilson High School, graded and parochial schools. All brick, center-hall plan, with every detail of construction for modern comfort and convenience . . . First floor contains a spacious living room with open fireplace, large dining room, kitchen and dining alcove. On the second floor is a master’s bedroom with private bath, and two other large bedrooms and bath . ®. There is a finished attic, plastered and insulated with rock wool ; the basement has a recreation room, laundry and lavatory . . . Screened sleeping porch, oil heat, attached garage, furred walls throughout, copper water pipes, gutter and downspouting, and slate roof are but a few of its many attractive fea- tures. Reasonably priced. Completely Furnished by NATIONAL UPHOLSTERY CO. Open Until 9 P. M. 1404 K CAFRITZ o soso More Than 3,000 Lifetigne Homes Built and Seld e homes purchased in AlMred T. Newbold’s Glenbrook Village, Chelsea lane, was sold to Edward R. Norris, while the dwelling in the ~Star Star Photos. | effect these heaters are equipped with electric time clocks which start and |stop the supply of current at night | As a result the is used—unless land early morning. cheapest electricity | it is necessary to give the water a | boosi. during the day if the tempera- | ture drops too low. Numerous oil heaters of the gravity vaporizing type are also on the mar- | ket which claim to heat domestic hot means of a thermostatic control, and | water at a cost lower than any other fuel. These devices are supplied with | oil burners, utilizing kerosene or light furnace oil. the heat being applied to the water in the storage tank as the hot gases pass through the vari- cus passages on their way to the chimney. Insulation and automatic control on these units obviously help to make them economical and trust- worthy. With these numerous methods available, the home modernizer should certainly cease to deprive himself and his family of the luxury of hot water. And it is a luxury, particularly when there isn't any and there is early morning shaving to be done or after- dinner greasy dish-washing. D. C, SPORTS PROMOTER LEASES BUILDING Joe Turner Altering W Street Place—Other Rentals Reported. The leasing of a numberof well- known Washington properties, includ- ing a large building at 1341 W street to Joe Turner for an indoor sports arena, was announced today by the Shannon & Luchs Ce. In former years, Turner, boxing and wrestling promoter, held his Winter bouts in the Washington Auditorium, which last Summer was taken over by the F. E. R. A. The W street building is now undergoing extensive altera- tions which will be completed in about 30 days. Shanon & Luchs made the lease for the C. E. Finch Co., owners of the property. Other leases Included: 1329 F street, leased to Harry Ber- man and Lee Walsky, to be used as a store for sale of leather goods, gifts and novelties. The Shoreham Riding Academy, ad- joining the Shoreham Hotel, leased to A. H. King-Smith for the owners, Shoreham Hotel Corp., at an undis- closed rental for use us an addition to his school which 1s located at 1751 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1935. New Hampshire avenue. Extensive alterations are being made by the owners to adapt the premises for Mr. King-Smith’s use. Property in Colonial Heights, Va., leased to Ralph A. Lee for the owners, Bergmann's, Inc., for a period of two years, to be used for manufacturing and sale of dairy products. 1806 Fourteenth street leased for the Realty Investment & Securities Corp. to V. Kramer and N. Cordon for a two-year term for a restaurant. 937 Pennsylvania avenue leased to A. Weiner for the owner, Miss Mary Ellis, for a three-year period. This store will be used as a drug store. 1522 L street leased to Joe Andert for a three-year term for the owner, Miss Catherine Mclntire, for use as a dry cleaning and laundry business. 231 E street leased to a grocery chain on a long-term lease for the | owner, F. Levy. | 503 Twelfth street leased to I. L:| Rudolph for the owner, estate of store. 706 Seventh street leased to A. Beyda for a three-year term at undisclosed rental for the Saloman | estate for the sale of ladies’ wearing | apparel, — Tokens Doubly Useful. | GRANGER, Wash. (#)—A farmer bought 8 dime's worth of Washington | State’s aluminum “doughnut” sales | tax tokens, much to a druggist’s sur- | prise. “They make good washers for re- pairing harvest machinery,” explained [zhe farmer, “and they're cheaper than the store-bought kind.” Helen 8. Baxter, to be used as a fruit | g REAL ESTATE. MANY “DARK ROOMS ’ BEST BUY IN Survey of City in New York N'w- WASHINGTQN Shows Air Facilities Low. at the price asked A survey in a typical industrial 808 B“uem“t St- N-w- city in New York State showed re- Open for Inspection cently that 17 per cent of the build- ANl Brick. Detached. ings had “dark rooms” These are | Zbath rooms with no outside window, not even a window in an interior wall to admit light and air indirectly from another room or hall. The majority of the rooms in question serve as bed rooms, Under the regulations of the Fed- eral Housing Administration no mortgage can be accepted for insur- ance where the rooms of the prop- erty in question do not have ade- quate light and air. The regula- tions provide that the window glass area of a room must be at least 10 per cent of the floor area. farge roo: vely recrea xarage, rock-wool insulated. weather-stripped, caulked and sereened. Thin s one ‘of the best locations in tation, paved street, it with others, and you will agrce (hat you can save a thousand dollars in the purchase of this house. Priced to Sell $9,750 See Mr. Orem on pv-muu or Call Ge. 4639 This Modern Williamsburg Colonial Built on Your Lot in Nearby Virginia or Maryland $4,475 BARNABY WOODS NEW HOMES BUILDING SITES IN THIS WOODED, NEW HOME COMMUNITY IN CHEVY CHASE, D. From Conn. Ave, out Nebraska ave. to U Left on Utah to Barnaby, turn right, or C. Jtah ave., from Ch. C’n Circle, turn right on Western ave, straight CLAUDE G. JOHNSON Builder 416 Shepherd St. N.W. 4219 Forty-Ninth St. Open beginning tomorrow — Sunday—every day and evening from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. $13,250 Appropriately furnished by Dulin & Company, 1307 G Street Decorations by Wesley Heights Shops Col. 7013. Basement, Hot-Water Heat. Hardwood Floors, Tiled Bath One of the Home Bargains of the Year Small down payment, balance $40 per month House usually sells with lot for $7.500 to $8.500 Call personally or write for full particulars and other designs. Open Saturday until 5 p.m.—Sunday. 1 to 5 p.m. Call week days after 2. evenings by appointment. Our House Designers Are Nationally Known STANDARD HOMES COMPANY Colorado Building Washington. D. C. CDed catin g WESTERLEIGH “Homes in the Hills” PENING a charming home cozily furnished, demonstrating the su- preme homeyness of liv- ing in this new section of Wesley Heights. Unusual Features That Commend Westerleigh and the “Homes in the Hills” Westerleigh has all the wonderful natural beauties which have made Wesley Heights, Spring Valley and now Westerleigh the most picturesque spots in Washington. You will buy in Westerleigh safe in the security which Miller control of the community gives your investment. There are so many things—present and future—to be considered when purchasing a home. They are noticeable by their absence in most homes, but are significant features in all Miller developments. Homes of individuality, built to a standard that not only makes them ultra modern, but incorporates features of construction that go only into Miller-built homes. Details of appointment that add luxurious com- fort and complete convenience. Of major importance, every home in Drive Westerleigh is Miller-designed and Miller- built. 1119 17th Street We want you to go through this model home—carefully and critically. See how happily its arrangement and equipment will meet your family needs. the secrets that make a house a home and this house is a REAL HOME. They are out Massachusetts Avenue turning left into Fordham Road to Forty-ninth Street. W. C. & A. N. Miller Developers and Builders DIstrict 4464