Evening Star Newspaper, May 4, 1940, Page 29

New Paint Styling Gives Personality To Drab Room Complete Transformation Achieved by Carpentry And Imaginative Idea No matter how lacking in pos- sibilities a room may seem, there is always some way to rejuvenate it. A perfect wall flower of a room, when treated intelligently, may be- come the belle of the ball. For ex- ample, the metamorphosis of a sleeping room, square as a box and no more interesting, was achieved through the use of paint styling. To counteract this lack of personality, it was highly styled, with one wall painted a different color than the other three. The bedroom, as it stood before redecorating, was a confusion of tangled pattern and inharmonious colors. The figured walls, rug and spread all combined to detract from the serenity conducive to rest and relaxation. The jumbled appear- ance of the room was further in- creased by the lack of balance in furniture placement, the too-small rug islanding the center of the floor and the pictures of widely varying size and type of frame. Room Completely Transformed. With the aid of the new paint styling technique and its modern use of color, some carpenter's work and an imaginative idea, the room was completely transformed. First of all, the wall at the head of the bed was painted a rather deep aqua- marine blue. The other walls were painted a light tint of sand color, the trim an even lighter shade of sand and the ceiling just off-white— tinted with the sand tone. The top of the footboard of the old metal bed was cut off, the casters were removed from the legs to lower the bed, and a slip cover was made for the headboard, as a modernizing touch. The slip cover of the head- board, the bedspread and lamp shades were of pale yellow. On the floor, a large rug, extending from wall to wall, increased the sense of spaciousness in the room. Deep tones of harmonizing blues and greens appeared in the plaid design of the rug against a sand toned back- ground. With the aid of some simple car- pentry work, two cabinets were built against the wall at either side of the window; one to be used as a clothes closet, while into the other were built the drawers removed from the discarded old chiffonier. Between these two closets a shelf was placed to serve as a dressing table. This did not interfere with she emanation of heat from the radi- ator beneath the window but helped to disguise its ungraceful lines. The radiator was further camoufiaged by painting it the same color as the wall against which it was placed. A | scalloped valance cut from plywood borders the opening of the dressing table niche. Behind the valance are concealed the lights for the dress- ing table. Exotic Lamp Bases. Furthering the tropical influence, the dressing table chair is made of gtick bamboo, while bamboo forms a molding around the front surface of the pair of bookcases at the head of the bed. One of these cases con- tains a radio as well as books while the other is devoted entirely to books. Outstanding in the room and em- phasizing its exotic theme, Balinese dancing maidens of terra cotta serve as lamp bases. Painted in soft colors that blend with the tones of the room, extravagant blossoms of the South Sea Islands decorate the panels of the closet doors at either side of the dressing table. A floral print repeating the flowers of the door design was used as a slip cover for the old armchair. The lack of clutter and striking patterns in the room after its redecoration con- tribute greatly to the coveted air of repose. Painted Floors Revived An old idea for leaving floors bare in summertime and decorating them with paint has been revived. The well-known spatter-dash method is often employed, but in addition, large spirals or loops—even bor- ders—are also applied with paint. One floor, spatter-dashed in green- ish gun metal color is painted with large ivory-colored spirals in pairs. Another interesting device is a double-ended spiral of Mexican de- sign. Four priests sailed from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to valunteer with the allies. West of 16th St. N.W. Beautiful Detached Brick Home—$14,500 Nearly % Original Price 4340 Argyle Terrace Open All Day Sunday Eight large. bright rooms-—4 real bedrooms—2 complete baths—side screened porch overlooking Rock Creek Park. Oil heat—bullt-in ga Tage. A beautiful home and s real bargain. in Washington's most con- venient strictly detached section. Drive out 16th St. to Varnum, west 3 blocks to Argyle Terrace, turm right 14 block to home. lMETZ1.!'.ll—l!l'.Al..T0R 1106 Vermont Ave. 20 DL 8600 1 Sunday and Nights TA. 06 Chevy Chase’s Outstanding Purchase This Week e 4626 38th St. N.W. (CORNER CHESAPEAKE) only 2 years with la; side porch, bedrooms. _drive-in e, oil . Close row Py Hlen“ava EBald Firochin Toull have to act quickly, i 1 so $8,750 Open and Lighted Kelley, Steele & Branmer 1427 Eye St. NW. Dist. 7740 old: REAL ESTATE ATTRACTIVE HIGHWOOD DWELLING—New home at 3338 Stephenson place N.W., which was purchased from G. F. Mikkelson & Son, builders, by Mr. and Mrs. Mallie J. Murphy and Miss Rosalind Anne Murphy. —Star Staff Photo. ‘ Painted Turtle ‘Nature’s Children W (Chrysemys pic By LILLIAN COX ATHEY. Painted turtles provide excite- ment and entertainment in abun- dance, as guests in an aquarium or Ismall pond. They seem to possess and unholy glee in tormenting the small fish neighbors. The larger ones are merely chased, though usually minus a fin or even a com- plete tail after the chase is over. The wee ones are casual tidbits. For this reason, painted turtles in an aquarium or small pond may be & costiy form of amusement but where there is room for the fish to hide, and food that will amply meet * 0000000000 7750 In a Neighborhood 3920 South 7th St. Arlingten, Va. TO REACH: Over Memorial Bridge, out Lee Blvd., lejt Glebe 'Rd. trafic light, right south Tth St. 2 blocks to pro erty. :0000000000000000000000000000000000000 COLONIAL BRICK HOME Homesite 50x165—With Trees ss0s0ssss IDICIK BASSETT so0000000e ta) the need of the turtle, the balance is more evenly maintained. These turtles are very numerous in the Middle Atlantic States. In Eastern North America, from New Brunswick to the Gulf of Mexico, they are well known, and in the Far South their range extends west- ward to Louisiana. With such wide distribution, these gay little dwell~ ers in shallow water become famil- jar sights to nature lovers who know just where to seek the home site. For the sake of those who may wish to become acquainted with these brightly-colored fellows, you may find one to six of them basking in the sunshine on a partially sub- merged log or boulder. Sometimes you catch a glimpse of one or more of them on a small island, where a little forest of bunch-grass af- fords a screen for the younger gener- ation, which are of a more brilliant color. | Father Turtle, when he closes his doors, will be about 4!z inches in 09000000000 aad LARGE SIDE HALL THREE BEDROOM of All New Homes 10% Down— 429 Int. Loan Complete Medern Kitchen, Quiet May Oil Burner, ious Rooms. Large Closets. Insulated, Screened, Weather- stripped. 0000000000000 00000000000000000000000 Chestnut 5057 ANOTHER TAYL 804 Hudson Ave., bath on first floor). ample space for future recreation slate roof, best insulation, copper out. Landscaped lot 75x105. A real Open Daily TO REACH: Out 13th 'St Piney Branch Rd. and Saratoga ~Ave. to Flower Ave., right to signs at Hudson ve. Noted for Charm, Comfort and Quality An unusual new home of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (bedroom and Its many features include basement lavatory, abundant cabinets, gas heat, air-conditioning system, detached garage, gutters, downspouts and water pipes through- OR-MADE HOME Takoma Park, Md. room, large de luxe kitchen with flashings, buy at only WILLIAM D. TAYLOR Owner-Builder Shep. 4966-) Model Home Now Ready 325 Whi ier St. N.W. (Out 5th St. or Ga. Ave. to Whittier St., right (east) to houses. SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Facing Large Government Convewient to Schools, Shopping Center and Trams, contain 6 large rooms, 2 compiete baths. ‘These hom:u massive oak trees. detached garage. Park end ‘Recreation Center riation. Lots 27x130 ft. with Priced at $7’4 5 0 up—Terms :::_lhuhm-umu-dh-uhhhuh&mmm Qpen and Lighte d to 9 P.M. Daily WAPLE & JAMES, Inc. ©1224 14th St. N.W. DI. 3346 length and about 3% inches wide. His carapace, or top shell, is per- fectly smooth, and the borders are evenly rounded. The lower shell, or plastron, is wide and possesses no notches. From the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail he will be about 6 inches long. The dark- olive, brown or black of the upper shell denotes age. The shields are widely margined in greenish yellow. The marginal shields above and beneath are edged with crimson, and there are blotches and cres- |Al centic markings of the same color. | Fr The lower shell is pure yellow. Mother resembles Father. Now the youngsters are a festive looking tribe, because they not only have crimson markings but a wide First Showing WYNNEWOOD An Outstanding New ‘Home Which Reflects the Rare Charm of Its Natural Woodland Setting 1427 North lvanhoe St., Arlington, Va. This lovely brick home is ideally situated on a well-landscaped lot with 122 feet of frontage in a new restricted home community improvements. 3 bedrooms, finished recreation room and lavatory in basement, ottached garage, screened living porch and all quality features usually associated with much higher priced properties. with wide streets and all and transportation are nearby. Open for Inspection Daily TO REACH: Crous Arlington Memorial Brid tak 2 Glebe R '(2nd Trafic Lioht): right on Gleve Ra. to M. W ashinpton Sive’ left on N. Washington Bivd. % mile to Ivamhoe St., right to house. I. N. MILLER Owner-Builder 1216 N. Wayne st. ' Infant D. C, yellow band on the back. The black head has a stripe of yellow and the neck and legs have stripes of red matching those on their marginal shields. As you know, turtles cannot swal- low their food unless the head is submerged completely. The food they find, in the waters consists of water plants for greens, tadpoles, small fishes and aquatic insects for meat. In an aquarium they are fond of raw chopped meat or fish or earthworms and, if you can find them, soft-bodied insect larvae. Lettuce leaves are always able. These are left floating on :he water, affording the turtles much | ®ebert pleasure for many snips of a bit of green between meals. Births Reported Gilbert and Lavina Stewart, girl. Nathaniel and_Catherine Wright Maxvwell and Elisabeth Eiliott. boy. . wirl. ...'llr‘l. joom. ‘girl. riand. jr. sirl. ns. sirl. . boy. and Katherine Illdd , boy. David and Esther Klein, boy. Fran . Deaths Reported Paul Pearson, 7. 3814 Fulton st. Anne Collyer, 65, Walter Reed General Hospital Panny Dennison, 63, Garfleld Memorial clm’“g&lth dt. 3. Emergency Hospital arg ar 3. Emergency Hospital. Julis Harris Robinson, 62, 2620 10th ne. ey. 60. Georgetown University i alker. 69. Walter Reed General W. Rasin, B8, Conpecticut ave. M st ytun Payne, 46, 2650 Wisconsin ave. Carrol ., Providence Hospl e, 38, En route to Proy dence Hospital David W. Layton. jr. 36, rear of 900 G | At Elsie Stegall. 2. Sibley Hospital. John E. Haire, 23, Georgetown University n_Cline, Children's Hospit: % Milton E. Amoss, 30, and Mildred J. Cur- fan, g0, both of é:lzmu."u.; the 8. Pletcher 1. the Alfy . me.: v. J.C. Ball. Hector Edmindo Mariinez de Hoyos, 40. The house contains Schools o N. Washington Bivd., Chestnut 6852 “See the Rest—Buy the Best” Parkhurst “A beaut F. H. A. APPROVED armed home ecommunity” 4 ROOMS, $4,335 528 PER MO. 5 ROOMS, $4,890 s 3 2 PER"MO. 6 ROOMS, $5,490 “33 5 PER Mo. NEW MODERN FULLY DETACHED HOMES 2 Blocks from Grade and New High School Park Area and Playgroun To REACH PARKHURST: Over Key Bridge, out Lee Highway 19 Robert E. L e Walter Reed School. e School. left 3 bdlocks. or 'Washington Blvd. Ribht, follow pavement to Parkhurst sign. PARKHURST, INC. 19th & N. Lexington Sts., Arlington, Va., Oxford 0780. IP’s Springtime in Beautiful WOODLAWN VILLAGE A Carefully Planned Community in Arlington ‘These artistic homes, located in one of Virginia's finest sections, the utmost in convenience and rare charm. Beautiful rolling lots in an established community, convenient to busses, stores, schools, churches and Washington Golfand Country Club. The interior offers five spacious, attractive rooms with paneled walls. Kitchen completely equipped. Hot-water heat, oil burner, tile bath, full basement, attic space floored for additional rooms. See our Exhibit Home: 1625 N. Edison St. FURNISHED BY HUTCHISON'S Open Sunday and Daily Until 8:30 P.M. TO REACH t Lee Highway to N. Giede Road. left ot trafie light to 17th 8t, North. Right on 17tk St. to Biichanas St., lejt one block to 16th Road, right ome Dblock to Romes, 2 B. M. SMITH 2408 Columbia Pike, 3 Arlington, Va. OXford 2038, OXferd 0042-W SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1940. Marriage License Applications h:nsmmln. 82, 1622 19th st. n.w. Prances A.' Montas. 29, 1738 M st, n.w.; the Rev. A. Bogner. Georse R Reynolds 28 1301 1sth st. B AT, R e Edwin K. Schempp. 37, Westminster. Md., 37, 3 28, WX i3 U . Smoot, 26. 1214 Ii ., a - A"r?flm Ve Boident 277186 TN e Rev. A. A. Birch, " Henry. 26, Annay | TR Neh jones. AR POHA Hatel, A0 je Robert B. Mattingly. Rev. , 20, 2813 38th st. ia M. Bachschmid, 23, | o e Rev K. A sllum. . Awad. 32, 226 Seaton Pl n.e.. Wanda Klem' Intawics, 21, Pr Rev. Michael J. Riords oplow, 25, lelen’ G. Lavenstein, 2 terrace n.w.; the Rev. letc P. Reynolds. jr.. 20. 3 7ia. and Joun lae éfl%nuu’,.;m:‘rlil:. A Fooks. Schuster. 37, Unif = a_Maode B “Ridiey 54, 7555 ern (he Rev. J G. B exico, D. F., d Florence Margaret 2 nf n.w.; the Rev. er, d, 27, 2678 Ruth' B Lewis 37 8313 . 22, 2118 . nw., Theds M, Slater. i 0% Whe. 50,401 B LOOK—ONLY $9,850 NOTE THE LOCATION !(2.0A .\Vorthinlton Drive (OPEN TODAY AND ALL DAY SUN. New Ultramedern tory on first th firepiace. : seen ne RA. 0169 or WALTER A. . BROWN 1115 Eye Street. NA. 1652, T2121 9th St, W This property represents an unusual buy in an 8 room, 3 bath, semi-detached, cor- ner house. In new house condition, it is beautifully decorated and has Venetian blinds throughout. Its spe- cial features include com- plete screening and weath- erstripping, basement stor- age room, built-in garage, southern exposure. Open for Inspection. Call Owner, Georgia 8095 MONTHLY PAYMENTS APPROXINATELY This highly restricted community offers you quality, spaciousness ond _environment . never_ before equalled at this low price. Four- bedroom homes of individual de- sign, built to highest quality standards—yet priced within the average income. The first group was sold in record. time—and now a new group is ready for your inspection. See and compare to- day! Furnished by Hutchison’s, Inc. Drapes by John Ligon. 5-ROOM HOMES $5,350 up 130 H«pmes Already Sold!? REAL ESTATE. B st 24, Mount Rainier, Md., . Patterson, 22, 1641 Wis< n.w.; the Rev, Ployd L. orrisos Alex J. Mandl, 39, Hagerstown, Md., snd Lenora C. Rosenstein, 34. 4213 Con- lx,:acfl‘ it n.w.; the Rev. Ely E. c] 411 Ay Lawrence PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE AIR SPECIAL LIMITED OFFER The Fairchild Aerial Surveys will secure suitable air views of your project. No flying charges. No obligation. Simply send in maps or sketches showing your location. Wae will do the rest. If satisfoctory to you the i ice will prevail. Offer applies to District of Columbia ty only. Immediate acceptanc~ essential as Fairchild planes, equipment and personnel are here for @ limited time only. Write FAIRCHILD AERIAL SURVEYS % Captain Nesbitt 908 Investment Building No phone inquiries Consult us: Perhaps we have in our files the exact alr view you may require. 6902 GLENDALE ROAD CHEVY CHASE, MD. “THE HAMLET” $12,950 One of the most attractive homes in this select new sec- tion of Chevy Chase, Md.| There ore 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the second floor—ond a very practical ond pleasing first floor plan; a bright and airy knotty pine recreation room, maid's room and bath, open porch off the living room, built-in garage, and large, well landscaped grounds with a frontage of 90 feet. TO REACH: Drive out Cannecticut Avenue to Fast Leland Street. turn right on Leland one block ' Glendale Road, turn right to our Open Sign Open Sunday 11 to 6 BOSS & PHELPS 1417 K St. N.W. EXHIBIT OPEN XHISIT 244 MEADOW LANE OFEN Drive over Memorial Bridoe and out Lee Boulevard to HILL- WOOD. Straight out to Meadow Lane. left on Meadow Lane 1 block to home. Watch for our large sign at Hillwood Ave. and Lee Bivd. MUHLEMAN & KAYHOE, Ine. OWNERS & BUILDERS FALLS CHURCH 1872 Builders for 27 Years ARLIE JOHNSON, Sales Randolph 2127 Sales Now Average 1 a Day 539 MONTH 3590 CASH home value in this new restricted: FINANGING Designed, Built and Sold by Meadowbrook