Evening Star Newspaper, April 20, 1940, Page 24

B—6 Residential Building InD. C. Area 18 Pct. Under Year Ago 2,562 Housing Units Started in First Quarter of 1940 Residential building in Metro- politan Washington was 18 per cent less for the first quarter of 1940 as compared to the corresponding period of last year, it is reported by Rufus S. Lusk, publisher of Washington Business Review. In the first three months of last year in Metropolitan Washington, 3,130 housing units were started compared to 2562 for the same period of this year. The table below shows the number of houses, apartments and four- family flats started in the first three months of this year and last in the Metropolitan Area. 1940. 1,571 703 288 Totals 2,561 3,130 “While residential building so far this vear,” said Mr. Lusk, “is con- siderably below that for 1939, it is | more than twice that which was REAL ESTATE. 1939, 1,731 1,303 96 Houses Apartment, Umls Four-family flat unjts of the year, which is now on dis IN SILVER STAR HOME—A view of the attractive dining room in the third Silver Star Home by Cooper Lightbown and Associates. THE EVENING ‘STAR, WASHINGTO play at 4745 Massachusetts avenue N.W. This home was built —Star Staff Photo. started in 1938. Since the first three months are generally the most active months in starting houses and apartments, the figures so far for this year would indicate that the total construction in Metropolitan | ‘Washington of housing units will be AIR CORPS. Maxwell. Capt. Alfred R., from Cambridze te Wright Field Hale, First Lt. Edward J., from Ann Arbor to' Wright Field Movers. First Lt Frank N. to WrigZi Pield. MARINE CORPS. . from Pasadena from San from San Carson A, from San San | San | San | Diegeric Fan Ll San | Dicgo to Quantic Ciieson. Capt Roger T., from Quantico to the Virgin Islands. Bayler, Capt. Walter L. J., from Quantico to San Diego Farmelec. Capt. Perry O. from Quantico | Va3, Tra L. from Quantico to | eg0. Haves. Capt. Charles H, from Quantico to San Diego. Bauer. Capt. | to San Diego | . Porter. Capt. Robert R, from Annapolis to Cambridge. Mass. Smith. Capt. Perry K. from Washingtor. to Quantico Jack, Capt. Plerson E. from Robert A, from " Elmore W., from considerably under the approxi- ‘x 5,‘\‘(}’\“‘0”;.}“‘{[;{)*“““ F., from Virgin mately 13.%001bu§c111 1{1 l}939; an all- :‘mu Ma{ James W., from Parris Island time record, incidentally. ington. “It is probable that not over 10,- n Ed“m "' jipmguge s. 000 units will be erected this year. | g udson g*gm{fi;‘“ &, sr. trom v. . “The drop in housing units oc- |_ Hudnzil. Capt. James H. N., from ‘U. S. | curred both in Washington itself |5 gianeer te Quantico ' = 5t and in the Metropolitan Area. The |Diego to Quantico decline amounted to approximately | o Guaig Pt David K., from San Diego 19 per cent in the city and 10 per | quoatls, Capt. John M., from San Diego to cent in the area outside of Washing- | ~ Adams, Capt. Wayne H., from San Diego ton proper, * In housing construc- | QU8RS00 oy jumes v, r., from San uan however, there was less than a | Diezo to Quantico 2 per cent in houses in Metropolitan | ;i3 4o gFiist, Lt. Ralph L. from San Washington, whereas, it equalled | _ Bicrman. First Lt. Charles O., from San ialniwstkfl per ceng in hthe city. T;ns D'sa.“néi"%‘."n'{"fv%mn R.. from San Diego s in keeping with the trend that |to Quantic has existed for several years: the | Diess o Quisiico Lor0eTt P construction of homes is going | oy “’O‘ll‘g'&“fi:‘c‘:’“ William K. more and more outside of the Dis- | _ McQuade, Capt. Thomas J. from San trict of Columbia. D"‘gbe‘f\fi“g?“f “The dollar volume of residential | Diego to Quantico. construction in Metropolitan Wash- |, Bq’ffx:'u:“m A A ington for this period was $11,065,- | o Abel. Capt. Archibald D., from San Diego | 000 in 1940 and $13.280,000 in 1939, & | '° Daiiey: Gapt. Prank G. from San Diego decline of 15 per cent. For the Dis- |to Quantico. = trict the falling off in residential | Diego to Guantico. construction value equalled 17 per | Biack. First Lt. cent, outside in the counties 15 per cent. Lawrence B., from Service Orders ARMY. DENTAL CORPS. Matthews, Col. Arnett. P.. from Fort Ben- ning to San Prancisco. Gunther, Capt. Edgar. from Brooklyn to Fort Moultrie MEDICAL CORPS, Brummette. Lt. Col. James S.. from Fort H. G. Wright to Washington Fox. Lt. Col. Leon A. from Ann Arbor, Mich.. to Ca Barracks Liston. Cant nest D.. from Fort Leaven- worth to Ann Arbor INFANTRY. Nankivell. Lt Col. John H. Orez.. to Fort Niagara. McCaflerty. Mai Grattan H. from New York to the Philipnines. Humber. First Lt. Charles T., Benning to the Philiopines ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. | Lewis. Lt. Col Henry B., from Washington to San Francisco QUARTERMASTER CORPS. Henderson. Cant. Philip J.. from Philadel- ohia to Hawail Low. Maj. Otto M.. from Hawaii to Balti- more. FIELD ARTILLERY. ‘ Rh;rlflah. th (i_’flil 1erph A, . ursh to the Philippines e D] Reichle. Mai [?. from Fort Bragx to | Miller, First Lt John C. P from Fort sl to | Frazer, First i James G. from 8an Dieso Cld! k. F Harold W., from Quantico | Samuel S, from Washington | Quantico. 2t”Capt. Paul. from Pensacola to Quan- ‘ l"n'\rr Capt. William B.. | - to Quantico | West, from Pensacola | from Portland Q (‘nu( Ernest R. from Pensacola to | ua uff; 'nan (.nnt Wilffed J.. from Pensacola ‘ ir., from Fort { 53 | Edward E. from Quentico Prederick R.. ir. Quantico to San Diego. Winfree. Capt Frederick B., from the Vir- ®in Islands to Quantico, Peterson. Caol. Robert L. Island to Quantico. | Foit. " Capt. ~Robert K. Quantico from from Parris from Guam to | Weede. First Lt. Richard G.. from Guam | to Quantico. its. | Zuber, ‘Adolph. from San Francisco | from Pitts- | "5 San Diego | John C. ir. from Mare . James M.. from Quantico | ot Gordon H., "Blexo 0 the Virsin Taands Bohne. First Lt. Albert H.. from San Dieko to the Virgin Islands. | Sapp. First_Lt. John W., Jr.. Diego to Pensacola, Syms, First Li. Eusene F.. from San Dieo Richard D. from San Diezo_to Pensacol; Park< First Lt. Flovd B., from San Diego *William E. from San Diego a st Lt. William M., tico to San Diego. Yost, First Lt. Donald K. from Quantico to' San Diego. Dorsey. First Li. Elmer T.., from Pensacola to_Annapolis. Chambers First Lt. Robert. Jr., from Quan- tico to Shanghi Huddleson: Bt Lte Chyde R.. from San {ezo to 16th Naval District McGill, First Li. William N.. from Quantico to Parris Island, Sanders. Second Lt' Alvin 8., from U. 8. 8. Texas to Lakeburst Wood. Second L# Ransom M.. from U. S. 8. New York to Onuantico. Butterfleld. Second Lt Jackson B U. Wyoming to Washingt + from Fort Sill to Fort Lewi Bnmouce. Cant Wellington A.. from 8an Sill to Fort Hovle Brewster. Cant. Myles W.. from Fort Sill to Fort Mver. Einclair. Cat. Forrest H. to the Philipoines CAVALRY. Wilkinzon. Maj.Candler Oclethorpe to Fort Ril O!xne Maj James V., East Lansing, Mich. Jernlxan Capt. Henry 8., from Fort SI"\‘H- dan to Fort Bliss. eller, Capt. Henry M. from Fort Leaven- | worth to Fort Sheridan | Demitz Second Lt Roberts S. Knox to Fort Rile: CORPS OF ENGINEERS. Adams, Second Lt. Ernest C.. from Fort Mclntosh to Cambridge. Mass. Rowland, Second Lt Henry C. jr. Du_Pont to Cambridge. Willame Second 1. & Harricon. from Fort | Du Pont to Cambridze. Angerson, Second Lt. Rabert N., from Fort Lawton to Cambridge Bmitn, Second” Lt. Willam w. Portland. Oreg.. to Cambridi Wallace. Second . Milton T. from Panama mbri nian SHSt Ll ‘Wright Miss., to Cambridee. Ma Harvey, from Fort from Fort Knox from San Al from Fort Knox to from Fort | | Hudson, Fi from Quan- from Fort from fr.. from | from from Vicksburz, . Anhur M., from Fmt‘ Belvoir o Camp MCCatly: Birst Lt Rov D.. trom Cambridse | | to Fort Du Pont | Asensio, Capt. Manuel J.. from Galveston to Fort. Belvoir. Dunne, Capt. David \l to Fort Sam Houstol Taylor. Col. Charles J. from Chamoaign. Tl 'to Milwaukee ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. Wilson, Mal, William L. from San Fran- | cisco to Aberdeen. M McGregor. Mai. Duncan Cv from Governor" ! Tsland to Fort Benjamin Harrison Bhumate, Capt. Paul W. from Berkeley, Calif.. to Prankford Arsenal. i COAST ARTILLERY CORPS, age, Col. Philip 8., from Fort Moultrie to | O Rinsarionia SIGNAL CORPS. Lewis. hn‘t{ Lt. Harry J.. from Hollywood onmo: t0 For IVANGE DEPARTMENT. | Carter, c»m James C.. from Baltimore to | Fort Hamiiton. ) NORTHEAST BARGAIN §$5.250 SMALL CASH PAYMENT EASY TERMS and bath brick ir.. from Pittsburgh | six-room e with | cquipment. Sehools.” stores. " (rknsporeation. 10 minutes from downtown ares. ‘; CALL MR, RYAN DE. 5118 Wm. H. Saunden Co., Inc. Insoection by Apseintment Only 1519 K Street N.W. It is not necessary to make those useless, tiresome steps back and forth covering the same space two or three times. Let us utilize your kitchen space and save you time and work. Our expert designers and pl:mnzu can more than please you. Survey—Drawing—Estimates. No Obligation. “Terms extended for three years as low as $5.00 per month” OXFORD “DE LUXE” KITCHEN CABINETS FELIPPE A. BROADBENT, Exclusive Dealer Display Rooms Open 8 AM. to 9 P.M.; Sat., 8 to § ‘Weber. Second Lt. Brown. Comdr. John H., ir., frors Philadel- | Dodge, Comdr. Frank E.. DaRis 16 navolis to U. 8, 8. Kea Hansen. Lt. Pierce, Lt Rogers, Lt Van Berge; | Adair, Lt. | Bernstein. to U. 8. B, 8. 8 Hodge. Lt Day Second Lt. Merrill M., from U. 8. 8. Arkansas to Washington, Ridge. Second Lt Thomas L., from U. 8. 8. Quincy to Boston. Flelcher. Second Lt. Maurice W. S.S. Ranger to Portsmouth. Va P.llerscn Second Lt Lawrence V.. U, 8.'S. Vincennes to Portsmouth. N. Magee, Second Lt. James C. v from 0. St. Louis {0 Washington Burkhardt, Second Lt Johnw from U. 8. 8. Tuscaloosa to New Y Church, Second Lt. m:n-mn from U. 8. 8. Helena to Quantico. Welssenberer. Second Lt 8. Wichita to Portsmouth, Va. Kellum' Second Lt. William C.. from Quan- tico to Philadelphia. Richard D.. from Boston to North China. Newton, Second Lt Georse R.. from Parris Island to North Houston, Second Lt. wmmm A, jr. from Quantico to North Chin: Ruse. Second Lt. Robert F- olis to Shanghal. China. NAVY. BUREAU OF NAVIGATION. Jensen. Lt. Maryin J. from Annavolis to Thresher. Lewls, 1 LY’ Porter. fom Annavolis to Cam- La F‘orcg Lt Andrew H. from Annapolis Maciinngn. Lz Rnnnm M. from Indian- head, Md., to U. 8. 8. Indianapolis, Martin. Lawrence H.. from Annapolis from U. from “from Annapolis | o U. 8.8 Skinfack Merkle, Li.Francls B.. from Annapolis to Cambridge, Mass. Morrison. Lt. Carl H. B. to Patrol Wing 1 Lt Phillp W., from Annapolis Lt ‘Emmet. from Cambridge, to Patrol Squadron 11 szns Lt Seymour D., from Annapolis mer. Pm.erson Lt Ralph E. from Philadel- | phia to U. 8. 8. Yorktown Pickering, Lt Samuel Marion, from P trol Squadron 11°to Patrol Squadron 14. Sharp, Lt. Ulvsses 5. Irs from U.'8. 8. Winslow fo Washiny Sieglaft Lt Whilkm B from Annapolis * Sidney L. . Indianapolis, . Everett H. from Wi S San_Francisco. Stoner. Lt. Hor ward F. to Cambridge, M Comar. Raymond A.. from An- | "* Staieriase, 11 olis to U. 8. 8. Vincennes. to Cambridge. Ma. erson, Lt. Comdr. Robert E.. from An- | Tatom. Lt. Euune. from Washington to aolis to U S. 8. New Mexico. U. 8. 8. Coloi Comdr. Edward H., Weiler, Tt Simes B, from Annapolis to costia_to U. 8. 8,_Gleaves. | U. §. 8. 'Worden. mdr. Willis N.. from U. S. 8. | Westbrook. Lt. Ralph E. from New Lon- Francisco to Essington. don to U. 8.'S’ Arkansas. | B. Wigon. Lt.” Ronal d L., from Annapolis | | to Cambridce, Mass ohn T. from Annarolls to | c-mhrmu “Mass You: - gAndrew L., aapolis to le 8 Rrcher: Lt g\ Steshen M., from An- napolis 1o Washington Bartoll, Lt (8 Daniel L. ir. from | Angapoli to Cambriage. Mass | Chase, Lt. (5.g) Edgar G. from An- | nagolis to U 8, s Sha Grider. Lt %) John M, from An- napolis to Cambridge. 2d. utchinson, Lt. (). g) George L, | Pearl Harbor to Patrol Sausaren 4% from Annapolis to| Myers. Lt. (j.g) Jacob C. from An- ns. napolis to Cambrldge l:rnex\ D, from Annapolis to Lt. ().8.) vering, from Annapo- Cambridge. Mass 13 %5 Washingbon Lt_John N. from Annapolis to | Alexander, Ensign Raymond W. 8. Hatfield {U.S.’S. New Mexico to U. S. S. . Gregory J. from from Patrol trom Annap- | from Washington | phia to Newport. from Washinzton ashington | New York. omdr._ Anthony L. from An- from Annapolis Mcrlun. from Annapolis | from Ana- | S " B t. Comdr._Nich trom Washington to U 8. 8. Monaghan Noah, ir. from Annapolis to U. 8. 8 Kearny. . from Annavolis ir. from An- | *from Annavolis to to | s to | from Annapolis from | from Crosby. | material in soft blue. “D. "0, ‘SATURDAY," APRIL' 20, 1840, Good Lighting Decorative as Well as Useful So much has happened these last few years to improve lighting in the home that a brand-new science has grown out of it. Its first con- cern is the intensely practical one of introducing light in sufficient quantity and of proper quality wherever it is needed. It has made obsolete the old haphazard practice of scattering lamps and fixtures through the house without much re- gard for the job they were to do. It substitutes a mathematical meas- ure of the amount of illumination needed for seeing and shows the way to obtain it. More than this it has made a critical survey of the house, arranging lights for clos- ets and other dark corners so that they become useful parts of the liv- ing scheme. The practical side of the new lighting has made elec- tricity a thoughtful servant of the home owner. But there is a decorative side to the story, too. Putting enough light in rooms gives them new charm not only because the warmth adds cheeriness, but because colors which looked muddy and washed out under poor illumination show their true intensity when the illumination is| stepped up. Light is thus elevated from a mere servant to a potent source of beauty. For the Maple Room For a sleeping room furnished in maple, ivory painted walls form a good background. A cherry red molding and a floor covering of the same tone add rich color interest. Glass curtains are of Colonial pat- terned net, the bed canopy of tas- seled net, and the white tufted bed- spread is edged with fringe. An easy chair is covered with a washable ing shrubs. Tiny sprays of forsythia, way. In the sketch are delicate sprays of the weeping cherry, making an arch for a colorful Japanese porce- lain. On a dining table this might be reflected in glass, or for a hall or corner decoration might be set upon fine old embroidery. M. N. Dusty Pink qndVSo‘ft—Blue A living room for a bride is worked out in the newest color trends with walls of dusty pink and carpeting of dull blue. The same blue is re- peated in an easy chair. Divan and || chair coverings are of eggshell and || mauve, except for one little chair, which is covered with white leather. Full length glass curtains hang at || the windows. Branwell Park $5,990 F.H. A. Terms | 23¢ Wire Ave. Your rent will | buy this beautiful, well-built | bungalow with 5 large rooms, | full basement, slate roof, cop- per guttering and flashes. Near transportation. Lot 50x120. Real buy. The last one in this group. See this today. FIRST-TRUST LOANS Construction loans and permanent long term financing for apart- ment house and busi- ness property develop- ment or refinancing. Directions: Out_ Georgia dve, to turn right onm Framklin Ave. § blocks to Wire Ave., right on Wire | o houses. See our signs. Waple & James, Inc. Tyler & Rutherford, Inc. Silver Spring Office. 1512 L St. NA. 0475 WE HANDLE ALL DETAILS OF WE finance construction loans and loans on completed properties to be insured by F. H. A. We at- tend to all the details of securing F. H. A. approval. H. L. RUST COMPRNV Est. 1889 1001 FIFTEENTH ST, NATIONAL 8100 8433 Georgia Ave. Shepherd 5200 PECIAL VALUES IN Spring Valley $15,500 A DETACHED BRICK on BEAUTIFUL CORNER A Miller-Built, center-hall plan home, occupied only three months, Embodying all the delightful fea- tures and attention to details that make a really fine home. CHOICE LOCATIONS! Woodley Park $13,250 FACING THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS OF THE CATHEDRAL A spacious town home with an unexcelled location advantage. 4 BEDROOMS—2 BATHS Wide entrance hall, very large dinnig room and double kitchen makes the first floor fine for en- tertaining. There is also an in- closed, heated sleeping porch, servants’ room and bath, oil heat, built-in garage. Vacant, redeco- rated and ready for immediate occupancy. 3005 34th St. N.W. Open Daily to 9 P.M. Drive out Mass. Ave. to 3th St. and turn right to the property. Six rooms, two baths, screened flagstone porch, wide and deep hallway, fireplace in the master bedroom, insulated attic; air-con- ditioned heat; 1st-floor lavatory; servants’ quarters; attached brick garage. 4201 Fordham Rd. N.W. "Open Sunday Only Drive out Mass. Ave._to §Sth St., bear left on Fordham Rd. two squares. (Corner of Van Ness St.) 4 BEDROOMS—ACRE OF GROUND 4 Delightful bedrooms and 2 baths, large living room with fireplace, dining room, all-electric kitchen, recreation room, oil heat, built-in garage. Open Today and Dml' e da EACH: OWt Piney Branch Road Yo Hillandale. TN on Franetin A first brick house on right, ROBERTS E. LATIMER, Realtor 7733 Alaska Ave, N. GE. 1270 4661 Garfield St. N.W.—$23,850 This gracious and beautifully appointed home located in ene of the most exclusive sections of this close-in community was built by Frank S. Phillips three years ago and is in perfect condition. Has huge living room overlooking garden, first floor library with lavatery, six bedrooms, four ecomplete baths, unusual recreation room with fireplace, maid’s quarters, two-car garage, air conditioned. Beautifully planned garden. Open Sunday 10:30 to Dark Out Cathedral Avenue to Fozhall Road, left to Garfleld Street, right to home. 927 15th sc.. Nw. FRANK S. PHILLIPS Dist 1411 The Toronto, 2002 P St. N.W. Dupont 2263-6238 COMBUSTION Fred A. Hessick, President “Foery House Needs Flower Arrangement fThe glass or pottery tubes which hold the stems of flowers so naturally and firmly are most useful for compositions utilizing flower- | for which our town is famous through this month may be used this | REAL ESTATE. Good Design Solves Fireplace Problems One of the most vexing probleml for the home builder is the treat-" ment of the fireplace. It affects not only srchitecture, but decora tlon as well. I ofter affects the pocketbook, sometimes because it is not planned well and must be dona over, but more often because it is not planned at all, until the iast, and by that time the budget is in a state of collapse. Actually a well-designed fireplace need not be expensive, and if it s planned as part of the house will be a source of enduring satisfaction. It is possible to select authentic de= signs of fireplace mantels and com- plete wall designs that may become an integral part of the design of your house. These are carried “in stock” by the better building sup- ply houses and come all ready to e installed. New Zealand is tightening its censorship of mouon pmures HOME OR INVESTMENT One Block West of Connecticut Ave. and Shopping Center, 5020 Nebraska Ave. $10,250 Owner transfer makes this price possible. Brick home—7 _rooms— less than one year old. Has huse library on first’ floor in_addition to the bic living room, dining room and modern kitchen. Second floor has 3 bedrooms. 2 will accommodate twin beds—2 ‘tiled baths—recrea- tion reom, automatic air condi- tioned heaf. Insulated. Caulked and furred walls. Lot 151’ deep. Monthly payments are arranced for less than rent. Reasonable cash payment. Open Daily and Sundav. 2 to 9 P.M. F.A. TWEED CO 15th St. N.W 7 bridal wreath or any of those | Fhoo & 1.:».4,,:1 Now . . . facing'the rolling fairways of Indian Spring Golf and Country Club, we offer proof positive that luxury homes at low cost are possible. The skeptics said we were crazy . .. didn't know what we were doing. But we gave plenty of thought to this housin| development long before we broke ground. We planned 400 houses, bought our materials accordingly. And when things are done on such a big scale, vast economies are made possible—savings all along the line . . . in materials, in equipment, in actual construction. ‘That’s why we can offer these lovely detached, air conditioned homes with minimum 55-foot lots, on a golf course, at such astonishingl low prices. BUY UNDER THESE SIMPLE FHA TERMS: $6000 $5500 ) (8600 Cash) (8300 Cash) $32.20 $20.82 8.62 Price of Hom¢ Monthly_payment ® Interest, 2% FHA Insurance Taxer Fire and Windstorm Insurance (Estimated) Total Monthly Payment Average Principal Payment _ Actual @helter Cost (Comparable to 7 ual Shelter ¢ © rable to' 1ncipdF108 Ca rincipa i $39.02 Turn rioht Architect’s under DRIVE OUT Georgia Avenué to trafc light in Silver Spring. the Colesvilie Road, to Indian Spring Country Club on right Dlans may be seen at ne main chubhouse. £3 Romes: now construction in the development. Kay Development Co., e ¥ ; Telzphone, NAtional 542 Westinghoase”