Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1935, Page 19

BUILDING ACTIVE IN'SMALL CITIES Revival Greater in South- eastern and Southwest- ern Sections. Smaller cities showed a greater rate of homebuilding than did larger cities during the first nine months of 1935, and in southeastern and southwestern coastal States the revival was greater than elsewhere, according to the forthcoming issie of the Federal Home Loan Bank Review. In this period building permits were granted for 41 per cent more dwelling units per 10,000 of the population in cities of 10.000 to 25,000 inhabitants than in cities of 100,000 and over. Every one of the 12 Home Loan Bank districts and every size group of cities enjoyed a distinct intrease in rate of new building over 1934. The study was made from records compiled by the Department of Labor. In spite of an excessive seasonal de- cline, home building in November, based upon F. W. Dodge reports of | . contracts awarded for the first 15 days, was still more than double the | volume for the same month last year, the Review says. The average dally‘ volume of contracts for November 1-15 in the 37 States east of the Rocky | Mountains was $1,623,000, a drop of 20 per cent from the previous month, but an increase of 104 per cent over November, 1934. Increasing non-residential construc- tion in this 15-day period brought the total of all construction from January | 1 to November 15 to a volume 6% per cent greater than for the first| 10!, months last year. | For October, the Review also quotes | reports indicating a continued advance in rentals, a slight increase in thel cost of building and a lag in building construction, compared with industrial production. Buifding (Continued From First Page.) brick and frame parsonage, 320 Ham- ‘ ilton street; to cost $8,000. L. E. Breuninger & Sons, 1515 K street, owners and builders; H. L. | Breuninger, architect; to erect one 2- | story brick dwelling, 3336 Quesada street; to cost $10,000. L. E. Breuninger & Sons, 1515 K | street, owners and builder: H. L. Breuninger, designer; to erect one 2- story brick dwelling, 4531 Dexter | street; to cost $8,000. | Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oshinsky, 641 | Gallatin street, owners and builders; | Dillon & Abel, designers; to erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 1627 Jonquil | street; to cost $7,500. { A. R. Servin, 1416 F street, owner; A. S. J. Atkinson, architect; G. Fitch Gardner, builder; to make repairs, | 1111 Nineteenth street; to cost $6,500. | F. H. Smith, 5400 Thirty-second | street, owner and builder; H. J. Kor- gendorfer, designer; to erect one 2- story brick and tile dwelling, 5404 | Thirty-second street; to cost $6,000. Ring Construction Co., 4000 Cathe- | drai avenue. owners and builders; Harvey Warwick, architect; to erect one 2-story brick and frame dwelling, 6377 Thirty-first place; to cost $6,000. Ring Construction Co., 4000 Cathe- dral avenue, owners and builders; Harvey Warwick, architect; to erect one 2-story brick and frame dwelling, | 6372 Thirty-first place: to cost $6,000. | Tolson, Kemp & Nix, Inc, 2314 | Rhode Island avenue northeast, own- | ers and builders; A. C. Tolson, jr., | designer; to erect one 2-story brick | and tile and frame dwelling, 1926 Randolph street northeast; to cost | $6.000. John M. King, 1008 Eleventh street, owner and builder; T. M. Medford, | architect; to erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 6000 North Dakota avenue; to cost $5,500. John M. King, 1008 Eleventh street, | owner and builder; T. M. Medford, architect; to erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 6004 North Dakota avenue; to cost $5,000. Allled Construction Co. 1415 H | street, owners and builders; George T. Santmyers, architect; to erect one | 2-story brick dwelling, 5467 Nebraska avenue; to cost $5,500. | U. F. Riddle, 1366 Perry place, owner: E. A. Poynton, architect; Lee 'T. Turner, 1366 Perry place, builder; to erect one 2-story frame dwelling, 20 Jefferson street; to cost $5,000. J. W. Marriott, 5109 Georgia ave- nie, owner and builder; E. B. Corning, architect; to erect one 1-story brick addition, 4340 Connecticut avenue; to cost $5,000. Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Burch, 3833 Cathedral avenue, owners; Leo Chata- lain, architect; A. C. Minnix, 1416 F street, builder; to erect one 1-story stone addition, 3833 Cathedral avenue; to cost $2,500. Beltran Barker, Eleventh and V streets, owner and designer; Martin Bros., 1341 Connecticut avenue, build- ers; to erect one 1-story brick gasoline station, 725 Florida avenue; to cost $2,000. Russell Palmer, 766 Park road, owner end builder; J. A. Melby, architect; to erect one 1-story frame dwelling (two rooms), 5111 E street southeast; to cost $1,000. National Metropolitan Bank, 613 Fifteenth street, owners; J. A. Cook, builder; to make repairs, 1415 I street; to cost $800. This Is the Last House in This Group of 4 Homes | ark street, builder; | avenue, Sponsored by The Star as the seventh Silver Star Home of 1935, this attractive dwelling, at 1722 Hoban road, Colony Hill, was purchased by Dr. Harold V. Krogh. ~It was built by the firm of Boss & Pbelplbh':\m to. Harvey P. Baxter as designer. —Star Staff owner and builder; George T. Sant- myers, architect; to construct three | kitchens and baths, 1444 Corcoran | street; to cost $800. | Claudia McQuiston Edgerly, 3908 | McKinley street, owner; G. W. Edger- 1y, 3908 McKinley street, builder; to erect tile-and-brick garage, 3908 Mc- Kinley street; to cost $750. Agnes M. Ready, 3301 N street, owner; to make repairs, 1210, 1212 and 1214 L street southeast; to cost $700. Henry N. Brawner, jr., owner; Fred Drew Co., Inc., 2539 Pennsylvania ave- nue, builders; to erect concrete addi- tion to garage, 4842 Indian lane; to oost $500. Willard Hotel, owners; Jerome S. | Murray & Co., Inc., builders; to erect temporary storm doors, 1400 F street; to cost $500. Margaret M. Scott, 2201 M street, owner; Edwin L. Taylor, 3619-B New- to erect brick garage, 2001 Plymouth street; to cost $500. James A. Hall, owner; Fox Bros., 927 Fifteenth street, builders: to make repairs, 2359 Rhode Island avenue northeast; to cost $500. Dr. Milton H. Prosperi, 216 Eighth | street southeast, owner and builder; L. W. Giles, architect; to erect one | 2-story brick addition, 216 Eighth street southeast; to cost $500. Joseph and Vincette Cifala, 111 | Rhode Island avenue, owners and builders; to make repairs, 111 Rhode Island avenue; to cost $500. L. H. Vallario, 1902 Pennsylvania | owner and builder; Marcus | Hallett, designer; to erect brick addi- tion, 321 Ilast Capitol street; to cost | $500. “Editorial (Continued From Pirst Page) money at an interest rate of 3 per cent. This would drive private capital from the home-building field; and | measure of the total volume of all busi- | | increase 15 per cent between July and home building can be fully revived | only by huge investments of private | capital.” | Reviéwing the ups and downs of re- covery during the past three years, the American Builder calls attention to | the fact that a very substantial im- | provement in general business has oc- | curred throughout the four months | “Railroad freight lold-‘ 6136 30th St. N. One-half Square North of Rittenhouse St. and Utah Ave. ' *A delightful section of Chevy Chase” A beautiful all-brick home on & splendid lot. ing six nice . detached lated and finished attic. modern kitchen with electric_refrigeration n fire place — Every modern plece of equipment—I e break- fast alcove. ~Please inspect (this exceptional home At the Astonishing Price of $9,950 Open Daily and Sunday Phillips & Canby, Inc. NA. 4600 Invesiment Building Built 6161 31st Place NW. First U. S. Bathtub Called Menace to Health by Doctors . America’s first bathtub was built in Cincinnati in 1842. It was of mahogany, lined with sheet lead, and was exhibited at a Christmas party. Next day local papers denounced it ‘as a “luxurious and democratic vanity.” Medical men tpok it up and | | pronounced the bathtub a “men- ace to health” In 1843 Phila- delphia undertook by public ordinance to prohibit bathing be- tween November 1 and March 15. Two years later Boston made bathing unlawful except when prescribed by physicians. Bathtubs were taxed $30 year- ly. And that was only a little more than 90 years ago. ings,” it continues, “are the best single ness done, because they reflect both | the production and distribution of all kinds of commodities. They normally October. During this period in 1935 they increased 29 per cent. “To what has the recent marked improvement in general business been | due? This is a very important ques- tion. Some claim the improvement has been due to Government ‘re- covery' policies; some that it has been due to natural economic developments, principally to the efforts of all busi- ness men, large and small, to increase their cperating efficiency, their sales and their production. Policies of Future. “The question is so important be- | cause public opinion regarding the ef- | fect of past and present Government I economic policies will largely deter- mine the Government policies affect- ing business followed in future. “The recent improvement in general business is not without precedent even during the present depression. Total production and distribution of all com- modities, as measured by railroad load- | ings, increased 30 per cent between July and October, 1932, slightly more relatively than during the same period in 1935. They increased 24 per cent between March, 1933 (the month of the banking ‘holiday’) and June, 1933, before any of the ‘New Deal’ legisla- tion was in effect. “The less the Government interferes, whether with regimentation, subsidies or otherwise, with the efforts of busi- ness men, large and small, to revive business, the sooner will business be fully revived.” CORN, HOGS AND WHEAT PRICE INDICES LOWER Dairy and Truck Products Rise for Month Ending on November 15. Sharply reduced prices of corn, hogs and wheat dropped the farm price in- dex 1 point during the month ended November 15, reports the Bureau of Agricultural Economics. Prices of dairy products, eggs, cotton, potatoes | and most truck crops advanced. The farm price index is 108 com- pared with 109 on October 15 and with 101 on November 15 a year ago. Com- pared with a year ago, meat animals are up 45 points in the index, truck crops up 29 points, chickens and eggs up 15, dairy products up 6, cotton and cottonseed down 3, fruit down 11, grain down 19, and miscellaneous items down 20. TRADE YOUR HOME for this beautiful new 1 BRICK COLONIAL n Delightful Shepherd Park 1428 JUNIPER STREET Overlooking Rock Creek Park A beautiful, modern home—3 1 arge bedrooms and 3 beautiful baths—finished third floor—2 fireplaces—library and lavatory on first floor—recreation room—oil burner—screened porch— large lot—2-car garage—perfect location. Open Daily 9 AM. to 9 PM. Firsts> Ofoling OF ANOTHER BY THE C Tower Bldg. HEVY CHASE LAND CO. Built by Biron Bros. [oeiTzeL] DL 3100 Me& afous:__ o 4600 mcno moas 2 blocks west of Connecticut Ave. at corner of Brandywine Street | Bluefield, Va. | Charleston, W. Va. OCTOBER BUILDING PERMITS INGR Fifth Federal Reserve Dis: trict Figures $5,090,773 to $3,872,924. According to the detailed report by the Federal Re- T It k § Contracts actually awarded in Octo- ber for construetion work in the fifth district, including both rural and projects, totaled $25.841.275, compared with $10,936,722 in October, Of the awards in October this year, $7,373,860, or '28.5 per cent, was for residential work, compared with $2.- 837,212, or 25.9 per cent, for this type of work in October, 1934. s Valuation of Permits. Valuation of. October permits this year, compared with October, 1934, were reported as folldws: Tota] valuation 1935 1934 Cities. 52,774 19,979 11,823 11,270 15,405 26,79 Cumberland, 124,289 1214 44,165 26,085 178,169 46,895 80,868 2,300 19,050 119,162 86,864 8,554 203,658 49,749 23,405 94,679 124,580 87485 27,924 21,380 9,800 40,425 89,055 182,556 123,965 70,000 167,632 52,605 1,891,300 Md. 4,125 15,110 88,908 14,525 20,332 51,230 9,203 106,439 58,675 49,132 Clarksburg, W. Va. Asheville, N C... Charlotte, N. C._.. Durham, N. C...- Greensboro, N. C. 14,240 11,550 32,043 16,812 63,703 35,095 15,085 13,909 | 982,860 Salisbury, N. C... Win.-Salem, N. C. Charleston, 8. C. Columbia, 8. C... Greenville, 8. C.. Rockville, 8. C._. Spartanburg, 8.C. Washington District totals..$5,090,773 $3,872,924 | Wall Stripes Heighten Room. In a Jow-ceilinged dining room that is formal in atmosphere, 'vertical stripes can be painted on the wall fo resemble pilasters. These will give room. House: and and Baltimore, Md....$1,077,960 $1,998,60C || 83,480 | 24,723 | | 19,523 || 5,580 | |} an effect of increased height to the | As Yield Elsewhere Declines The type of person buying real estate today why was recently de- scribed to Chicago Bar Associ- ation by D. Pettibone, presi- dent of the Chicago & Trust Co., one of the country’ trust in- stitutions, and the office of the H. O. L. C. made & of his statement. b w:r.mmo’bmmthum- “Today’s buyers (of real estate) are smart and thoroughly experienced in- vestors, those who have been ac- customed over a period of many years larger estates are to be found among the buyers; institutions which want to buy an assured income are also buyers, “One of the reasons why more at- tention is being focused on real estate is the difficulty of investing money to yield any suitable return. grade municipal bonds yield from % per cent to 234 per cent; commercial paper yields % per cent to % per cent. High-grade industrial, railroad and utility bonds are selling at prices which return to the investor only a little more than 3 per cent. Stocks of leading corporations are selling at prices which return from 1 per cent to 4 per cent. Funds are offered by large lenders on choice real estate REAL ESTATE, Investors In Realty Market 60 PCT. INCREASE SEEN IN HOME-OWNING COST Advising prospective home owners | to'build or buy “before shortage begins its inevitable pinch,” Walter 8. Schmidt, president of the National Association of Real Estate 3 believes the cost of home ownership will increase 60 per cent in the next few years. “Today fewer living units exist in this country than we had five years 8g0,” Schmidt says. “In the same five years families in America have increased by 2,000,000. From now on | we must build about 500,000 living units & year to repair losses and supply new families. Colonial home. garoge and an attractive burning fireplace. Refrigeration, heating very latest in clean, economical gas equipment. Directions: Drive out Massach: Circle, at the District Line. Worthington drive is the first HENRY J. CONNOR, Inc. Builders | i 726 Jackson Place WESTMORELAND HILLS, MD. 5 WORTHINGTON DRIVE ON TOP of @ hill, overlooking the surrounding coun- tryside of Maryland and Virginia, is this charming new There are three bed rooms, two colored tile baths, storage space in attic, living room 13'6"x23’, attoched recreation room with wood- plant and kitchen show the usetts Avemue to Westmoreland Turn right on Weastern Avenue. street on the left. Met. 2401 HOUSE VALUE + LOTVALUE + LOCATION VALUE MAKE . HOME VALUE 6 spacious rooms, 2 tile baths; hardwood trim, a brand- new design-within and without; 3 different interior plans and 3 distinct exteriors eliminate sameness in the group. A completely finished rendezvous lounge which you ‘would only expect in a $15,000 home; a kitchen electrically equipped by Westinghouse which makes housekeeping a joy—not a job. 155 feet deep, on a real street 90 feet wide. Entire backyard fenced with steel wire fastened to steel posts set in concrete, insuring freedom forever from fencing troubles. The depth of the lots guarantees light and air for all time, and your neighbor must keep his dis- tance. A wonderful yard for the youngsters, the pets Opening on wide alley is all the growing things. a separate brick garage. . B s Probably the highest point in this rapidly developing ion, 50 yards from bus stop, one block from street car and all chain stores. Close to schools, churches playgrounds. All adjacent Lo about VALUE frone these | 242 JEFFERSON ST. N.W. S property either just You owe your- You Can’t Lose At $9,850 4832 Brandywine St. N.W. Ngl!mun lilnuu- from Dupont le . .. ina close-in sectio: . this Brick home 1 & veey to live, It's differ- ihe sleeving porch is grand. so 1% Hltra-modern bath room. " Sec J. Wesley Buchanan, Inc. 916 15th St. N.W. MEt. 1143 See This One Today! 4528 Ellicott St. $10.950 @ Beven-room brick home with stone front, featuring bedroom and bath on first floor and 3 bedrooms and bath on second floor. ® Finest construction, copper gutters, furred walls and rock wool insulation. TO REACH Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Fessenden Street, left to 46th, ome block south to Ellicott St. HEATH HOME J. Wesley Buchanan, Inc. 916 15th St. NW. MEt. 1143 s00000000 05 HERE'S A Real Home for the | Small Family 141 CUSTER ROAD The small family with a mod- erate income, desiring to own a home of their own . . . on a monthly payment basis cnmplrr.ble.to the rent they ply.d. .l.bwfll find this home an ideal buy and an INVEST- MENT as well. I Bank of Beinéada, fan"mn o1 Georgetown Vilsor ) Georgetown Rosd to Wilson Lane ‘iJ.' Wesley Buchanan, Inc. 916 15th St. N.W. ME¢. 1143 0000000000000 00000000000 Yes, You'll LIKE THEM ® 2927-2931 NORTHAMPTON ST. Located between Nebraska Avenue and Rock Creek Ford Road. Both detached. One has 6 rooms and 2 baths, including 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on 2nd floor. The other has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, including bed- room and bath on 1st floor. Good construction . , , Ex- cellent arrangement. They are worthy of your inspec- tion. Open daily and Sun- day. Your Choice at $10,950 HEATH HOME,_| J. Wesley Buchanan, Inc. 916 15th St. MEt. 1143 ' 9000000000000 000060000000 LOOK AT THIS HOME —FIRST— 6115 WESTERN AVE. Here on the District side of West- ern Avenue are three lovely homes which will make a pleasant retreat for you when the business of the day is done. They are not the cheapest homes in Washington, but are outstanding values for superfor location and construc- tion. They are located conven- fently to schools, churches and transportation, and each contains three lovely bed rooms and two baths, recreation room, open fire- place and 'many other comforts, including ofl burner -heat, con- cealed radiators, rock wool insu- lation in rafters over third floor, and garage with overhead doors. 3 bed room houses of this standard. PRICE $14,250 OPEN FOR INSPECTION ; Sundays: 10 o. m. t0 9 p. m Weekdays: 2 p. m. to 9 p. m.. THOS. J. FISHER & COMPANY, INC, AGENT 738 FIFTEENTH STREET, WASHINGTON - DISTRICT 6830 completed or still under construction. v self an intelligent comparison with other offerings. You must see them today 3 To Select From $13,500 $14,250 TO REACH Drive out Comnecticut Avenue fo Chevy Chase Cirle, right on Western Avenue to Runnymeade. Built By H. G. Smithy Co. J. Wesley Buchanan, Inc. 916 15th 8t. N.W, MEt. 1143 T s an unusually fine house! It's a center-hall plan with 3 hfi:\bed rooms and two tile baths. e lot has an 80-foot frontage and is un- usually deep to a wide paved alley. ‘The basement is completely finished with a striking recreation room. $12,500 Furnished Exhibit Home Open Daily and Sunday 9 to 9 " ALL _FORMS OF FINANCING AVAILABLE TO REACH: Straight out Kansas Ave. to Jefferson St.; 50 yards to right. WM. H. SAUNDERS CO., INC. 1519 K Street N.W. DI 1015