Evening Star Newspaper, October 31, 1936, Page 26

C—2 »» LOW-PROFIT HOUSE| HELD BUSINESS AID F. H. A, Section Chief Says Conferences Are Proving Faets to Industry. The construction of a large number of home units on a small-profit-per- unit basis provides the opportunity for & business upturn, according to Stew- ard H. Mott, chief of the land-plan- ning section of the Federal Housing Administration. Subdivision conferences are being held throughout the United States in an effort to prove this point to the building industry. The salvaging of areas potentially desirable for the de- velopment of low-priced home com- munities, but at present unsuitable, is a direct result of these conferences, Mr. Mott says. The Federal Housing Administra- tion has planned these conferences to appeal to selected groups of builders, financial men, material dealers, and others who are capable of quantity production of low-priced homes. An- other purpose of the meetings s to convince these groups that the con- struction of homes in a price range under $4,500 can be effected under present conditions in the industry with a reasonable profit. The importance of properly locating these homes is stressed at the meet- ings. In the past, Mr. Mott says, low= priced homes have not been considered good investments because they were, as a rule, not located properly. Only subdivisions for high-priced homes were properly plotted and protected. ‘The Federal Housing Administration 1s showing the profit which accrues to the investor today who utilized good land-planning principles in the de- velopment of low-priced sites. Convention (Continued From First Pa; tions of the country’s economic fu- | ture, officers of the association point out. Other topics of public importance to come before the convention, program | for which is now practically complete: (1) Strengthening of real estate li- cense laws to guard against influx of unscrupulous or ill-prepared opera- | tors as activity increases; (2) estab- | lishment of technical preparation for | real estate service in some way suf- | ficiently unified to make best train- ing avallable over the country, Committee to Report. | ing, “The Coming Housing Shortage.” {of the National Committee on Real REAL ESTATE. New home at 105 East Lenox street, Chevy Chase, Md., which was built for Dr. and Mrs. L. L. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C.’ SAT'URDAY OCTOBER 31, 1936. Williams, jr., by the M. B. Suanson Construction Co. Chevy Chase Residence Completed HCME RENCVATION PLANS SUGGESTED Modernization of Bath Room Important in Improving House. BY ROGER B. WHITMAN. Bath rooms have been so greatly improved within the last few years that one of old style makes a whole house seem old Tashioned. The points that make a bath room out of date are a bathtub on legs, & high-tank toilet, a washbasin with a marble top or of old-fashioned design, plaster walls and a wood floor. The door of a bath room of that kind is usually kept closed at all times, whereas a room of modern design is something to be proud of. ‘There is no great effort or expense in renovating an old bath room and +| in giving it all of the beauty of mod- —Star Staff Photo. dress the general sessions and lhelr topics are: John McC. Mowbray, Baltimore, chairman of the Committee on Hous- Edward A. MacDougall, New York City, chairman of the Committee on Real Estate Finance, “Interest Rates | for Real Estate.” Louis G. Palmer, Detroit, chairman Estate Taxation, * Estate to Pay Taxes.” Walter S. Schmidt, Cincinnati, im- mediate past president of the National | Association and chairman of its Com- | | mittee on Education, “A National | Program for Research and Education in Real Estate.” bility of Real | Lehman and Bleakley Asked to 'GOTHAM ARCHITECTS | WRITE CANDIDATESi State Views on Employment on State Projects. Gov. Herbert H. Lehman and Wil- liam F. Bleakley have been asked by the New York Chapter of the Amer- ican Institute of Architects to state their position with resptct to the em- | ployment of private architects on State architectural projects. The fol- lowing letter, signed by Prederick G. of private architects and engineers | from participating in the plans for | the New York State War Memorial Building in Albany. “Bureaucratic Barranqumn Colombia, has a build- boom. | ln a new housing campaign Nevu Zealand will aid home builders. | ern design. A new toilet and wash- basin can be substituted for the old || ones. The bath tub is built in in a | corner, which completely obviates the collecting of dust beneath and behind it. A built-in tub also permits the fitting of a wall shower, with the use of a curtain to confine the spray. | | A separate shower stall is preferred to a wall shower and can often be built at the end of the tub, which thus has only one side open. Of the new fixtures the tub is the most expensive. When costs must be kept down, an old-style tub can be built in by removing the legs, wedging it in & corner and surround- ing it by a framework finished with tiles or other .waterproof covering. When this is done the wall surface must come well over the rounded rim | of the tub, so that water running down the walls will drain into the tub rather than behind the rim. ~ The most usual finish for bath room walls is a 5-foot or 6-foot wainscot of tiles, which are usually set on a concrete base laid on metal lath. Many substitutes for tiles are to be had. In making a selection it must | domination of the arts” was chnrgcd |be borne in mind that the walls should be waterproof, easily clean- able, not affected by steam and proof against scratching. The walls above the tile wainscot and the ceiling should have a finish that will not be affected by steam. For this the modern quick-drying enamels are excellent. For the floor the choice is between tile and linoleum, ruber or similar material. Linoleum is very usual b. cause of its warmth and softness. A mnnhxny bath room can well be one of the cool colors— treen ol blue For a north bath room the color should be warmer— rose or & warm vellow, for exsmple. “(Copyright, 1936.) Reail Trade Doubles. Retail trade in Russia has more than doubled since 1933, the Soviet ithorities announ BEAUTIFUL HOME 1890 Redwood Terrace LQCA'I'III in exclusive Rock Creek Estates. One of the most and charming homes we nut, llfl-hn in pine, still anether in walnut fleers and stairway. l has all the appeint- ments needed in & complete home, including m: reom and bath, recreation room. On a large corner lot. It is impossible to adequately describe this lovely heme—you must see it for yourself, Best of materials, perfeet workmanship. Drive out 16th Street to Kal- Road, “turn ‘left (west) to East Beach Drive 2 blocks to. Redwood Terrace—turn right to property. Built by RANDOLPH L. JENNINGS Don’t Miss This One! * WE ARE offering a large cepter hall all-brick Colo= nial home on wooded home site. 6 rooms, 2 baths, small den on first floor; finished attic, recre- ation room with fireplace, built- in garage, quality construction, automatic heat. Priced very reasonably for a home of this type. Convénient terms can be arranged. TO REACH Drive out Conmmecticut Ave. to Ne- braska_Ave.. turn right to Ulah . left 10 3ist Place. thence & locks to property. REAL ESTATE. —— ISTUDY REVEALS PROFIT : !N SHOPS FOR WOMEN !urvey of Percentage Leases in Chicago Reveals Good Business. Lee G. Varty, president of the Chi- cago Real Estate Board, says women are spending and business catering to their needs are much more profitable than those which provide for men. Out Conn. Ave.. ROCKMORTO 1 Investment Bldg. 3637-3639 Van Ness St. N.W. 2 New Semi-Detached Brick and Stone Houses 6 Rooms—2 Baths Center-hall plan, automatic heat ond refrigera tion, etc. Highest residential elevatior in the city. Built by Carr Bros. Open Daily and Sunday turn west at Bureau of Standerds to Van Ness St. or out’ Wis. Ave. to Van Ness St., Mr. Varty bases his statement on a study of percentage leases covering stores in various sections of Chicago, h::l particularly in the heart of the city. Under the percentage lease the own- er gets a specific amount of rent and a share in the receipts, so in this way he has been able to study the spend- ing habits of Chicago. The income of barber shops, generally speaking, has decreased, while beauty shops, “the sister of the barber shop,” are reporte ing increased earnings. A similar con- dition was revealed in every line of business which catered to a particular Just Completed In North Cleveland Park east to houses. Offered for the first time in the meost desirable part of A Presentation of Fine Homes CHEVY CHASE, D. C. Frost, secretary of the chapter, has | been sent to both candidates: | Important committee reports out- lining action on these subjects will come before the Board of Directors of the association at its session of No- vember 17, immediately in advance of the convention proper, and the mat- ters will therefore be reviewed for action at general sessions of the con- ' vention. | Officers of the association for the year 1937 will be elected at the New | Orleans convention. Officers for the various institutes, divisions and councils of the association are also ! to be chosen at this time. The offi- cers so chosen will be formally in- stalled in January. In view of the interrelationship be- | tween real estate financing and home | and other urban building, as both | are now developing, to the whole question of Federal action for the stabilization of mortgage flow and for wider home ownership and sound community development, the asso- clation has invited Stewart McDonald, ‘Washington, administrator of the Fed- eral Housing Administration, to meet with its Board of Directors and to address the convention. Mr. McDon- ald will address the opening general session of November 18. He will have for his subject “The Future of Will Review Outlook. Walter W. Rose, Orlando, Fla, president of the association, opening the general session, will review the outlook for real estate and will outline action needed for sound national ad- vance. The real estate counsellor, com- paratively new type of service in the | real estate field analogous to that of the general investment counsellor, will have a place on the New Orleans convention program. Alfred H. Wagg, ‘West Palm Beach, Fla., vice president of the association for the Southeast region, will outline this rapidly grow- ing form of service at general ses- sions of November 21. On the pre- ceding day there will be a group meet- ing of real estate consultants, in which they will discuss various phases of the service they offer, including in- vestment counsel, management coun- sel and appraisal counsel. Speakers on Program. Speakers on the general program ‘who will open the discussion of busi- ness methods and opportunities in the period ahead: Benjamin F. Bills, Chicago. Sub- Ject, “Selling Real Estate in 1936.” Vincent P. Bradley, Trenton, N. J., Secretary-treasurer of the W. M. Dicke inson Co. and former head of the New Jersey State Real Estate License Commision. Subject, “Preparing for Better Business.” Robert W. Semenow, Pittsburgh, secretary-treasurer of the National Association of License Law Officials, who is making an analysis of real es- tate license laws now in existence in 28 States, will give the conclusion of the study as to how these laws may be strengthened to give better pro- tection for the public and for ethical business practice in the period of real :;m« activity indicated to be ahead us. Committee chairmen who will ad- - Only One Left 1721 Flower Ave. This is your last chance to one of these L. F. Robertson-| homes in pretty Highland View Silver Spring, Md. You'll find every modern and up-to-date feature end conven- ience that go to make Home-mak- ing enjoyable. Moderately priced. Terms can be arranged to suit your convenience. F. H. A, RESTAURANT REFINISHED | Madrillon Dining Rooms Made | Over With Cocktail Lounge. A large amount of redecoration work has been completed at the Madrillon Restaurant this Fall, while one. of the four dining rooms has been converted into a cocktail lounge. | This room was called the Mayon room. The two principal dining rooms, one of Moorish arches and attractive tile work and the other Arabian in inspiration, have been painted, new lighting fixtures and carpets provided. The fourth dining room, the walls of which were formerly covered with draperies, has been stripped. Murals ' are being painted on the walls of this | room. A TOWN HOUSE IN CHEVY CHASE—WITH A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN ngh Elevation, Overlookmg Rock Creek Park You’ll marvel at this 7-room house of beaue tiful Georgian colonial design. 4 large bedrooms and 2 baths. or music room has beautiful paneled walls of walnut, built-in bookcases and fireplace. Maid’s room and lavatory in basement: 2 open porches. 2-car bullt-in garage. copper Well constructed with the Moderately priced. Con- plete throughout. best materials. venient terms. oil-burning unit, This Is the Best New Home Buy in Washington - 5122 3dd | this, there is one avenue of income | is considered in any State architec- “Of vital concern to the architec- tural profession is its future means of livelihood, and definitely allied with now most effectually closed to the architect—that being State and Gov- | ernment work. | “By the establishment of an archi- | tectural department manned by Civil | Service employees, the practicing | architect of New York State no longer | tural project. “Believing that he should be grant- ed an opportunity to design and carry out a certain amount of this work in the future, may I request that you | state your attitude towards this—a | most important factor to us in the profession.” Recently the chapter protested to!| ! Gov. Lehman against the exclusion ‘There are ‘The library Com- pipes St. N.W. COMPARE THESE FEATURES Bordering Beautiful Rock Creek Park 3514 TWENTY-FOURTH ST. N.W. EIMER CAPPELMANN, Architect A spaclous. home. containin Connecticut Ave. This 20w cie - SANDOZ, Inc. beautiful home must spected to be appreciated. As it con- EDSON W. BRIGGS, Builder tains ouuundlng features lndm?fi; comfortable Colonfal 9 rooms and 4 baths, desiined for modern living and enter- taining—with delightful walled gar- den—right in the heart of beumul Rock Creek Park—and yet oniy motor minutes from downtown Wash- ington and three blocks from the Shopping Center. be in- among the city's finer new residential pointments which cannot be described—appointments such as are seldom found in present-day homes— 10 and in a setting with location—en- vironment—natural beauty—accessi- bility and restrictions—which make this highly desirable property unique &roups. RUGS by MANOUKIAN OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY ‘TIiL 9 P.M. Out Connecticut Avenue, turn right on Porter Street to Park Entrance, or out 16th Street to Park Road, left on Park Road to Klingle Road, bear right on Porter Street to exhibit house sign. Decatur 4010 NEARING COMPLETION 728 Easley St., Silver Spring On a quiet street in heart of Silver Sprifig, convenient to stores, schools, transportation. COLONIAL, CENTER ENTRANCE, BRICK Finsy rLoon 6 spacious rooms Bed room and bath, 1st floor 2 bed rooms, bath, 2nd floor Built-in garage Vermont slate roof Bronze screens Copper gutters and spouting Copper water plumbing White oak floors throughout. Venetian blinds Furred walls ‘Wood-burning fireplace with Colonial mantel Model kitchen, outside pantry and Electrolux refrigeration Space for recreation room Thoroughly weather-stripped and mT:lng! with 4 md»- of Rock Wool Gas hot-water heat Painted white, set on large lot, 50x150, with few trees This unusually - fine house priced ot $9,350 with reasonable down payment. N 6413 31st Place N.W. ELECTRIC KITCHEN Kb [ITRCE T V3 Hilda Miller J. Wesley Buchanan, Inc. REALTOR 916 15th St. N.W. ME. 1143 “CHARMING” Is the Title for This Home 6421 33rd St. N.W. CHEVY CHASE, D. C. $10,750 N ALL-BRICK home with six well-planned _rooms and baths. _finish 3708 Harrison Street N.W. A BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL HOME And an outstanding example of fine home building, containing 6 rooms and 2 baths, first-floor den ond lavatory, recreation room and attic. Ledroom or recreation room. roof. copper flashine. valleys nl!- ters ‘and downspouts: furred ;om:!etel? ea: 'm running through Ullh Ave Fronting on 3 streets. Open Until 9 p.m. To Reach—From Chevy Chase Cir- cle turn right on_Western Ave. to Pinehurst Circle, rioht on 33rd St.. @ few feet to home. Furnished by Hutchison's, Inc. Open Sunday and Daily Until9 P.M. “Built under the personal supervision of Edmund G. Warther.” WM. L. MOORE District 8917 1024 Vermont Ave. Draperies by John Ligon J. Wesley Buchanan, Inc. 916 15th St. N.W, MEt. 1143 First Showing Built of Granite and Limestone In one of Washington’s most exclusive residential sections. 4432 Albemarle St. N.W. This buly lifetime home, built of the finest materials and master workmanship, con- You Can’t Match This Value Anywhere Open Sunday and Daily to 9 P.M. Drive out Kansas Avenue or Georgis Avenus to Gallatin Street, then turn esst to Third, _ BROWN BROS. GORP'N Owners & Builders 907 15th St. NW. Blue prints and specifications available on location, OPEN Saturday afternoon, ln‘-yn‘hllylulnmkmh-l BUILT AND FOR SALE BY KORZENDORFER & BROOKS, INC. 923 15th St. N.W. ‘Matro. 5336 financing if you like. Open all day Saturday and Sunday. MOSSeiwr tains 7 rooms, bath and shower (4 bedrooms) ; slate roof; living room, 14x28; 2 open stone fireplaces, recreation room, slate roof, built-in garage and many other features. Open Ddly -nl S-udcy 3 Yum ;:-i'u_fim Nulth on A“l to Albfllll'l‘ fl J. W. PETERS—Owner-Builder Cleveland 6344 Dls. 2714