Evening Star Newspaper, May 11, 1940, Page 24

REAL ESTATE. Modernization Seen. AidinDrawingand Holding Tenants Transformation of Kitchen Cited as Proof Of Statement This year marks another parade of the census takers in their decen- nial enterprise .of nose-counting. What they won't be able to add up, however, is the number of times property owners have failed to at- tract tenants because of the obso- lescence of their property. Far too many landlords are still unaware of the great power of modernization to draw and hold desirable tenants. The experience of Mrs. B. is well worth relating in this connection. Weary from much apartment hunting, she finally found herself in the center of a large, discouraged- looking kitchen. The location of the building was convenient; the size of the flat was right for her family; the rental price was satisfactory— but—she simply could not face spending her days in such a dreary kitchen. ‘The rental agent with her, know- ing that the flat was a difficult one to rent, employed all his powers of persuasion, but Mrs. B. was adam- ant—the rest of the apartment was all right—but the kitchen was im- possible. Such a large, ugly and inconvenient kitchen as this would drive her to distraction. As typical of the room's drawbacks, she called his attention to the sink where, facing a blank wall, she’d be stand- ing in her own light when she washed the dishes. Workmen Are Called In. Perhaps, the agent suggested, the owner might be willing to cut a window above the sink, build in some cabinets and do some painting. Would Mrs. B. be interested then? Mrs. B. would, she told him. She would even pay slightly higher rent. ‘The owner agreed. Mrs. B.’s interest IN WOOD ACRES—Mr. and Mrs. George Meurs have purchased this attractive home at 7103 Massachusetts avenue, Wood Acres, Md., from Albert W. Walker, builder. signed by Schreier & Patterson, architects. The house was de- —Star Staff Photo. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Pentecost and Mother’s Day will be celebrated with special services tomorrow morning. In the Sunday school a playlet, “A Tribute to Motherhood” will be presented. At 11 am. the Rev. Theodore P. Fricke will speak on “The Miracle of Pefite- cost.” The Luther League will hold a business and social meeting Monday, 8 pm. A mission May party will be given by the Women’s Missionary Soclety Thursday evening. The brotherhood will have a wiener roast at Fort Dupont on Saturday eve- ning. HAMPSHIRE KNOLLS o Fifteen Minutes From Downtown mpshire “Ave. EXHIBIT HOME—27 GUDE AVE., TAKOMA PARK, MD, FURNISHED BY GEORGE'S © Full Basements © Large Lots L ad oy R BTV i R 2 G st ey nd e SMITH & GOTTLIEB, INC. Albert H. Davis, Sales, SHep. 5154, SHep, 4479-W First Showing OF A NEW GROUP OF AMAZING VALUES! 7950 See the six homes in this new group before they are complete—and select your own wall paper and fixtures. Six rooms—air- 3809 Jenifer St. N.W. A Cape Cod Colonial home that radiates charm and real “hominess” from without and within, Situated on a beautifully’landscaped lot, 90 feet in width, with @ profusion of flowers, pink dogwoods, blue spruce and other trees, Center entrance hall, living room, dining room, large kitchen, den, maid's room and a sun room all on the first floor; FOUR BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHS on the second. Drive out Conn, Ave, two full squares past Nebraska Ave., and turn left ome square. OPEN TODAY AND SUNDAY—or vill show by oppointment [SHANNON & LUCHS) 1505 'H. St. NW. mzavroms—acents Ne. 2345 ..no OTHER low priced home can touch i+! conditioned oil heat— porches—full basements with lavatories and laun- dry facilities. Large lots, 50x175 aond 60x175. Convenient to Country Clubs, schools, stores and and co-operation were enlisted and workmen were called in. In helping to plan the changes Mrs. B. recalled a long-stified yen to grow herbs. Around this desire grew the theme for the kitchen. The new, casement window above the sink proved the focal point. At American playing cards may be introduced into Egypt. each side of the casement window small stationary windows were built In with glass shelves across them. These were to hold potted herbs. ‘The drab old icebox became part of a cupboard that extended upward to the new dropped line of the ceil- ing along the sink wall. This new “ceiling” above the sink contained @ frosted glass plate through which & concealed light gave illumination at night. At the opposite end of the sink from the icebox a broom closet was built to hold cleaning ma- terials and implements. The door of this closet was paneled to match its twin and in the center of each panel sprays of flowering herb plants | were painted. Mirrors Placed on Walls. An ingenious impression of more light and spaciousness was achieved with mirrors placed along the side walls of the tall cabinets next to the sink. These mirrors, window-pane size, were purchased at the dime store and were joined with strips of molding, The drainboards at each side of the sink, as well as the splash boards, were covered with deep green linoleum. Beneath the sink built-in drawers and bins contained vegetables, flour, cutlery and cooking ‘tools. Doors concealed garbage pail, wastebasket and tea towels. A stenciled border in deep green— on a line with the window tops—tied the room together and made the observer less conscious of the exces- sively high ceiling. Nor was the herb theme neglected along the stove wall. Window boxes outside the windows furnished growing area for additional herbs. Shelves above the stove contained jars holding dried herbs and the small table to the left of it held cook books and herb books as well as the radio. Mrs. B. was well equipped to pursue her hobby of growing herbs and cooking with them. Color Scheme Plays Part. Color, of course, played a great part in the transformation of the room. The color scheme was planned with an eye to the style fincings of the Council for Paint Btyling which has, through national surveys, uncovered data showing exactly what the fashion is for painting homes these days. The surveys show that in outstanding display and model homes throughout the country kitchen walls are being painted in a single color, that the ceiling is the same depth of color as the walls, but is different in color, that the trim is lighter than— or the same depth as—the walls, but differs in color from the walls. In the herb garden kitchen the walls were coated with a very soft tint of gray gloss paint, the ceiling IN HUNTINGTON TERRACE—Mr. and Mrs. Rene Lutz recently bought this new home at 218 Madison street, Bethesda, through the Montgomery Realty Co. and trim were painted a very pale sunshine yellow. The floor, with its sadly worn linoleum, was given a new lease of life with a coating of deep green linoleum lacquer, marble- ized with gray. A black enameled floor board lent accent to the room. The room, of course, was not —Star Staff Photo. ‘A Mother's Prophecy’ Dr. Pierce’s Subject “A Mother’s Prophecy” s the sub- ject’ of Dr. Ulysses G. B. Pierce, minister of All Souls’ Unitarian greatly reduced in size, but working | Church, at 11 a.m. tomorrow. there was made more convenient by adding casters to the legs of the center table. With the aid of these it was possible to wheel the table to the sink or to the dish and food storage cupboard on the other side of the room. In this way many footsteps could be saved. All concerned were greatly elated with the success of the venture. The whole family liked the room so well that they insisted on eating most of their meals there in preference to the dining room. Herndon Methodist. The Rev. W. Boyd Bryant will speak at Armnon at 8 pm. on “A Memorial.” The Lord’s supper will be served. Dr.J. A. Chapman will be guest preacher at the Herndon charge. He will preach at Floris at 10 am. and at Herndon at 11:15 am. WESTMORELAND HILLS 3 Carvel Road 6 rooms, 2 baths, all-electric kitch- en, oxford cabinets, oil heat, cop- per plumbing, flashing, gu screens, casement windows, Vene- tion blinds. Inspect or call Wisconsin 6789 Before the Comparative Religion Class E. G. Dodge will speak on “The Future of Man.” The Pierce Hall Players present their last pro- duction of the season, “The Late Christopher Bean,” Wednesday and Thursday. An outing of the 25-35 Club i scheduled for Saturday at the sum- m:;e home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Abbe. ““Shades es well as Screens KEEP OUT 80 to 85% OF SUN'S HEAT* Flat ribbons of bronze set at proper angle to cut off sun's rays—yet allow ample glare- less light and clear pleasant vision with cool comfort. _ *Data from the Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories ALL TYPES OF SCREENS STORM WINDOWS AND COMFORT COOLING SYSTEMS For Free Estimate Phone HObart 8300 TN i g, Let Us Build It for You See Our Wooded Acreage Homesites f you are like most particular buyers, the search for the perfect - built home is almost a hopeless problem. Se why not consult with help you pian, finance and build a home of your own design Here, in a 350-acre highly restricted, pianned subdivision of small country estates, we offer wooded acreage homesites on winding roads in the heart of the country club district in nearby Maryland for as low as $1,650 Drive west (left) on Bradley Boulevard 3% miles from Wisconsin Ave. to fleld office. R. WIS. 6009 BATES WARREN WIS. 3159 transportation. Bwilt By BROWN BROS. First Showing BETHESDA, MD. I 6500 Block, Fulton Street CHEVY CHASE, MD. TO REACH: Drive out Comnecticut Ave. to Taylor St., right on Tavlor 10 3186 Fulton St. and left to Romes. 510 Maple Ridge Road This attractive home is in a completed neighborhood, with beautiful wooded surrounding grounds, concrete street and sidewalk. The lot is 50'x150". The house contains six rooms, three large bedrooms, one finished in knotty pine. Inspected and approved by F. H. A. Monthly payment $64.35, including taxes. ) DIRECTIONS: Drit t 24 Open Saturday and Sunday, 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. HENRY J. CONNOR, Inc. OWNERS BUILDERS 6840 Wisconsin Ave. Wisconsin 1683 FURNISHED IBIT HOME Interior view of lovely living room. 808 SLIGO AVE. Wlmg’s more—we again urge you to see, compare and judge. Then, and only then, will you realize what mass material purchases, mass production and assembly line construction has accomplished. Sixty homes sold, 50 more under construction, 400 planned—one and two story styles. 2 and 3 bed- rooms, detached and air conditioned. A country club setting surrounding beautiful Indian Spring Golf course—true luxury and refinement at $5,500, $6,000 and $6,500. ‘To Reach: Drive oxt Georgia Avesxe to Silver Spring trafic light, turn vight on Colesville Road to Indian Spring Cinb and the development on the right. $lates. KAY DEVELOPMENT CO., Builders Shepherd 6622, have @ wi_de in all pnce‘ rts of locations. Mul:\y o them @ ommrob\a in price but i 3 ing one. How is the ials are S\:o put it tog t iness? i u Mo bus.mess we can give y:esfi it Silver Spring, Md. OPEN DAILY 1TO9P.M. This new detached brick home has been taste- fully furnished by HILDA N. MILLER, in addition .1t has all the latest equipment. : The price is only $8,650 and terms can be arranged, with a small down payment and $54.50 monthly, or a- suitable allowance will be made for all cash. Four Other Homes Avallable for Your inspection To Reach: Go out Georgia avéenue past the District Line and under the Railroad. Turn right on the first street, which is Sligo ave- nue, and go a short distance to the homes. Nat'l 0765 .Q@&J&NVI REALTORS—Ejtediished Sincs 1015 No. 15 West Bradley Lane Chevy Chase, Maryland An incomparable offering werthy of immediate inspection. The charm of this lovely Colonial home is apparent the minute one enters its wide entrance hall. It is especially odapted for entertaining. The living room is 31 feet long. The adjoining sun room, also 31 feet long, opens on a wide terrace in the rear. First floor lavatory, rear stair- way, butler's pantry, ventilated kitchen. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sleeping porch on 2nd floor. 2 rooms, bath and large storage space on 3rd floor. 2-car garagé, outo- matic_heat, insulated, weather-stripped, screened. Large, beautifully landscaped corner lot. Sunday, 10:00 g&nw :y“yAppoinm:: 20 Porter St. N.W. Cleveland Park—$10,950 It Has Never Been Our Privilege to Offer a Greater Value ‘This large semi-detached brick is 25 feet wide and on a lot 40x160, beautifully landscaped. First floor, living room with fireplace, dining room (both exception- ally large), kitchen and two porches. 2nd floor has FOUR full bed- rooms and TWO full baths, brick garage, full attic, refrigeration and oil heat—all in excellent condition and ready for immediate oocu~ To Reach: Drive out Conn. Ave. te the Chevy Chase pancy. This is worthy of your most minute inspection. lub, turn left on Bradley Lane, one block te property. Open Sunday 2 to 6 P.M. Only i . PHILLIPS & CANBY, Inc. ‘ G. BEALE BLOOMER NAt. 4600 1012 15th St. N.W. to River propertye. . 721 10th St.