Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1940, Page 27

REAL ESTATE. Back Yard in City Pofential Qutdoor Living Room Removal of Ugly Fences And Co-operation in Planning Needed The back yard of many homes is too often just what its name im- plies a back yard, a place for the collection of trash, an unlovely serv- ice entrance, a neglected stepchild of the home. Yet in a city such as Washington the back yard is potentially the out- door living room for the family. For those who live in row houses or houses so closely placed that there is only room for a small grass plot between buildings it is to the rear of the home that the family must look for flowers, cool lawns on which to sit after a hot day and pleasant vistas from the windows. Of necessity the front of the home must be devoted to such dignity as can be mustered so close to traffic. Uniformity of planting or, if not uniformity, consistency is required and individuality must give way to order to develop an attractive neigh- borhood picture. Greater Latitude in Rear. To the rear of the home, however, there is greater latitude, yet good judgment in co-operative endeavor can transform the areas behind the homes into places of great loveliness and charm. ‘When neighbors can be neighbors and not strangers living side by side, ugly fences can be removed and grass in long carpets stretch out past home after home, broken only by neat walks, flower beds and shade trees. In a series of articles and sketches, Margaret Nowell will give readers of The Evening Star examples in trans- formation, examples in which ugly vistas give way to spots of beauty. More Spacious Effect. In discussing today’s specific prob- lem, Miss Nowell says: “The success of your garden de- pends materially on what is on the other side of the fence. If your neighbor has chicken houses and ash cans for a garden decoration it is up to you to screen him out if your back yard is to be a garden. On the other hand if he has apple trees and flowering shrubs or a hedge of hem- lock you may utilize this for a back- ground for your own garden and re- turn the compliment by making your own premises attractive from his point of vantage. “This plan illustrates suggestions for an immediate and inexpensive solution to both problems. “A is the garden to be developed. “B is commercial property with unsightly sheds which must be screened. “C is the neighbor with a fine old apple tree and a small plot of grass. By removal of a board fence between, &nd development of plot A, both A srd B secure pleasant view, more spacious effect of garden and greater circulation of air.” Service Orders ARMY. ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. Roth, Col. Edward, ir., from Boston to i Chicago. Teter, Lt. Col. Joseph J., from Sen Fran- cisco to Boston. COAST ARTILLERY CORPS. Putney. Col. Edward W.. {rom Panama to Cincinnati Parmelee. Maj. Archibald L, from New York to Fort MacArthur. Shumate, Capt. Joseph P.. from Fort Bar- rancas to Hawali. CORPS OF ENGINEERS. Tompkins. Lt. Col. William F., from New Orleans to Washington. Horn, Capt. Stanley J. from Louisville, | Ky. to Panama Dudiey. Pirst Lt. John H., from Fort Bel- | jo voir to Binghamton CAVALRY. Daly. Lt. Col. Cornelius M. Knox fo Boston FIELD ARTILLERY CORPS. Templeton, Lt. Col. Hamilton. from Mon- terey to Los Angeles, Beckley. Capt. Stuart A.. from Washington to Binghamton. N. Y. from Fort MEDICAL_CORPS. Chester. Maj,_John B., from Fort Sam | Houston to Fort Lewis. Bowers. Maj. Berna T., from Fort Monroe to Panama. Hafl. Capt. Alexander O.. from Fort Banks to Fort Sam Houston Thompson. Capt. Ralph M., from Washing- ton to Hot Springs, Ark, INFANTRY. Bresnahan. Maj. Thomas F.. from Worces- ter. Mass.. to Washington Davis, Maj_ Clarence T. from Hawall to ‘Wichita, Kans Anderson, Maj. Glen H., from Fort Benning to Fort Lewis Hostetler, Maj. Robert L. from Newark to Fort Benjarzin Harrison Farnsworth, Maj. Jehn F.. from Ithaca, Y., to Cleveiand. Gibson.” Maj. Herbert D., from Ithaca to Schenectadv. N. ¥. James E. from Port Mrazek. Secord Lt Sheridan to Fort Benjamin Harrison. CORPS. ST L Btowell, Maj. Allen .L. from Columbus, Ohio, to the Philippines. VETERINARY CORPS. ‘Yager. Pirst Lt Robert H. from Mitchel | Field to Washington NAVY. BUREAU OF NAVIGATION. Sprague. Comdr. Thomas L., from Pensacola to U. §. 8. Ranger. Helber. Lt. Comd:. Carlyle L. from Wash- ington to Philadelphia. McKay. Lt. Comdr. James H., from U. 8. 8. 0. 5 . from Patrol Squadron 33 to Carrier Division 1. Dixon. Lt. Robe from Anacostia to U. 8. 8. Avocet Evans, Lt. Myron T. from Patrol Squadron 22 to Patrol Squadron Gentner, Lt. William to .8 Ranger. Greer. Lt Julian D. from Patrol Squadron 26 to Patrol Squadron 44. Lackner, Lt. Peter R. from Cambridge, Mass. to U. 8. 8. Wasp. Pederson. Lt. Oscar, from Norfolk to U. 8. S Ranger Elliott. L. (). g) James M. from U. 8. 8. New Mexico to U. 8. S. Mississippi. Jacoby. Lt. (1 Raymond B.. from U. 8. ‘from Pasadena RARERE! URN HEI Service Alley Remove 1 Gate and Fence i Gat Key to planting: 1, Flowering shrubs; 2, wistaria for perma- nent screen; 3, climbing morning glory for quick screen; 4, annual garden. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1940. The Home Clinic Urge to ‘Fix Up’ Old House Is Strong With All By MARGARET NOWELL. There is probably no greater fun in the world than making over a house and doing it all yourself. By this I do not mean the restoring of some fine old mansion, but the shack or the barn or the tumbledown farm- hr;l;u which you may remake your- self. The urge we all have to “fix up” a place to live is rooted too deeply ever to be destroyed. In spite of the most luxurious and dignified way of living, there are few of us who do not love tospend a part of every year dressed in comfortable, baggy overalls, put- tering around a shack in the most primitive surroundings. It's amazing how quickly you be- come accustomed to a simple envi- ronment and adjust yourself to the lack of “modern improvements.” De- cide first what you must have to make you happy and what you carp do without and chart your course accordingly. For instance, I can forego a lot of things, but I must have a bathing place. The ocean, a lake, & stream or a water tank will do, and the merest shelter will serve me very well, I'd be happy to take four walls and a roof and make it livable for 8. Nashville to Cruiser Scouting Equad- ron 8. Marcus, Lt. (J. &) Groome E. Jr. from U S. S’ Phoenix to Cruiser Scouting Sauadron 9. Musick. Lt. ( g) Kenneth F.. from U. 8. U. 8. S. Charleston. j. %) Waldemar F. A. fr U. §. §. Bainbridge to Annapolis, Anirim, Ensign Robert J. from U. Selfridge to Lakehurst, N. J. Coulter, Ensign’ Frank J.. Pennsylvania to U. S. 8. Cox. Ensign Robert D.. Babbitt to U. S. 8. Crais, Ensign Earl F. from U. S. 8. Hono- lulu'to U. S. S. Smith. Dasteel, Ensign Robert H., om U. 8. Northhampton to U. S. §. Selfridge. Duy_Bols, Ensign Raymond F.. from U. 8. 8. Tennessee to U, S. 8. Ramsay. Dudley, Ensign_John B. from U. 8. B. As- toria to U. §. 8. Ralph Talbot. | Fidel. Ensign John B, from U. S. 8. Okla- homa to U.'S. S. Somers. Fischer, Ensign Arthur F., from U, 8. 8. Idaho to U. 8. 8. Jouett. Geis, Ensign Lawrence R. from U. 8. 8. Maryland to U. S. S. Mahan. Hendrix, Ensign Charles N. G.. . 8. U. S. 8. Joue; s. 8 Maryland to Battle Force. Mason. Ensign William B.. London to U. 8. S. Tautos Mathews. Ensign John C., New Mexico to U. S. 8. Porter. Pierce. Ensign Canterbury B., &rom U. 8. Boise to U. S. S. Dorsey. Raguet, Ensign Conde L.’ from U. 8. daho_to Battle Force. Reaves. Ensign Henry G.. ir.. from U. 8. Mississippi to U. S, 8. Preston. from U. 8. Reed. Ensign Edwin_G.. ir.. S West Virginia to U. 8. §. Anderson. Rogers, Ensign George V.. from U. 8. New' Mexico to U. 8. 8. Monaghan. CONSTRUCTION CORPS. Claude O., from Boston NGINEER CORPS. L Lt &.) John F.. jr., from Troy, N. Y., to Mare Island MARINE CORPS. Spencer. Lt. Col. Ery M., from Washing- ton to San Diego. Gregory, Lt Col. Maurice C.. from San Diego to Philadelphia. Miller. Maj. Lyman G., from Edgewood Arsenal to San Diego: Meigs. Maj. Carl W., from Philadelphia to Quantico. Mehlinger. Maj. Erwin, from Quantico to Jacksonyille, Fla. Rahiser. Capt. Martin 8. from Quantico to Parris Island. ater. Capt. Jaime. from U. 8. 8. Charleston to San_Diego. Crowther, Fi Lt. James W. from Pen- sacola to Quantico. .. from Quan- Islands. v Nohrden. “First Lt Maynard M. trom Quantico to San Juan. Puerto Rico. Deaths Reported Everard E. Hatch, 80, Walter Reed General Hospital Arthur Ricker. 79, Marion_Worthley James F. Rolland. 7 Joseph W. Harris Rosa_Amato, Lawrence E_Pi 3 5 Sibley Hospital. 0. Gallinzer Hospital 05 Ordway st. n.w. i 47 2021 Rhode | Giuseppe Greco, 45, Walter Reed General Hospital. William G. 1815 Eye st. n.w. 95 T st. bW er. 71191415 13th st. n.w. Campbell. 68 _Freedmen's Hospital. E. Cameron_ 65, h st. 5.W. James B. Thompson, 63. 1124 K st. s.e. Alexander Jones, Garfleld Hospital. Verlyn C. Edmonds. 6! ¥ 8 st. Elizabeth H. Kelly, James am . n 8 8th st. n.w. Open Sunday, 11 to 6 1317 Gallatin St. Brick home, 4 bedrooms 2 baths, enclosed porch, sunroom. Venetian blinds. 2-car brick garage, beauti- ful shrubs. 4815 Brandywine St. Attractive corner, 3 bedrooms, 1% baths, automatic 'heat. built-in ga- rage, attractively priced. 4527 49th St. Just North of Mass. Ave. Delightful bungalow. G. E. er. 5 rooms, bath, head doors. tre m———— 6447 31st St. North of Tennyson St. Chevy Chase, D. C. Center entrance brick. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1st floor lavatory, maid's room and bath, recreation room, 2 fireplaces, oil heat, (SN THOM A S| Conn, ' S WO. DU PHILLIPS § the summer months. I would scrub 1t first, then calsomine or whitewash | bread. the walls, tack mosquito to the windows and invest in a screen door. Then I'd put up two poles on the “view side” of my house as sup- port for cross-beame on which I'd lay freshly cut pine boughs for shade. My furniture would be folding camp chairs and tables made of bar- rels cut in two with tops. My curtains would be of cheesecloth, couch covers of India print and dishes, napiins and tablecloths of paper. For luxury I would want plenty of sheets and pillowcases and big bath towels, and with the money that clothes for the fashionable re- sorts would cost I would buy all the magazines and books worth reading. Then I'd string my hammock in the shade of two trees and let the world roll by. An ofl stove or some other simple Leating device would serve for cook- ing light meals, and an outdoor grill for broiling steaks. But, above all, I'd do everything as simply as pos- sible and get away from living on & fixed schedule. . It no ice is available you can keep are valuable fundamental good things that once understood are never lost again, and persevere long after all the synthetic manifestations of clvilization have disappeared. They are the satisfactions that are within the ability and mind of every human being and have nothing to do with- finances. The only necessary items are a desire to live simply in an evironment of natural beauty, and the interest to create a shelter to provide the three necessities, “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Vertical Lines Correct Fault of Low Ceiling Wise planning will .go far towards correcting the faults of a poorly shaped room, according to interior designing experts. Here are some GEORGETOWN REAL ESTATE. pointers which will be helpful to the remodeler: If the fault is s ceiling that is too low, the appearance of height can be given by the use of a wall finish with vertical lines. This can be obtained by finishing the walls with insulating board planks bev- :‘le‘il at the joints and applied verti- y. A variation of the same idea would be to alternate narrow panels of the plank, applied horizontally, with vertical grooved room-height panels of similar material. In all cases where added height is needed it should be remembered that this {llusion car be furthered by using lighter colors on the ceiling than on the walls. Detached Cormer Brookland A charming home with bed- room and bath on 1st floor. 1601 Monroe N.E. Inte 'bath room) hiful recreation room, Vi biinds, il Open Sunday 2 to 6 L. T. Gravatte 729 15th Realtor NA. 0753 § Beautiful New Detached “All-Stone” Homes 5000 (6th St. No. Arlington, Va. With Extra Bedroom or . Den and Lavatory on the First Floor $10,45 Center-hall plan homes, situated on beautiful * | Richard " | Arthur and Norma Births Reported R. Paul and Margaret Collins, boy. Paul and Annabelie Stokes, boy. Albert and Mary Bean. boy. Arthur and Mary Plefdon elrl James and Ada Stewart, Kirl. Philip and Helen Haywood. boy. and Doloris Barr. boy. James and Mary Monanan. girl. " | Jessie and Louise Ford. be 0. Charles and Gertrude Aronstein. boy, Greene. giri. Charles and Ethel Studds girl. Leonard and Maxine Calvert. girl. Lawrence and Marjorie Stamp, boy. 8.| John and Lillian Coker girl i Howard and Permilla Holbrook. girl. Francis and Mary Ford. girl Yiliiam and Rackel Collins, girl. Bernard and Annie Huey. gir Randall and Mary Baxter. girl. FIRST-TRUST LOANS Construction loans aond permanent long term financing for apart- ment house and busi- ness property develop- ment or refinancing. Tyler & Rutherford, Inc. 1512 L St. NA. 0475 Unusual New Home Buy $1,000 Cash—$90 Per Month Featuring a most pleasing exterior and livable in- terior, this house contains spacious living room, den, large, modern kitchen; 2 bedrooms; 12 baths, 2 fireplaces; random width floors; garden. 2717 O St. NW. Open Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 to 5:30 Call Owner, Michigan 2246 B excellent bedrooms 8 reation room, 2nd full wooded lots, 60x190 feet. Solid stone construction (not veneered), with three and bath on 2nd floor, screened porch, slate roof, Air-Con- ditioned oil heat, furred walls, full insulation; rec- Open Daily to 9 P.M. Drive over Key Bridge in Georgetown, right on Lee left to 16th at. squares. SHANNON & LUCHS REALTORS—AGENTS 1505 H St. N. and right two bath in basement; stone garage to match the house. In the One-Fare Zone Highway to Glebe road (at 'trafic @ or n WE HANDLE ALL DETAILS OF E 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 COMPRNY 1001 FIFTEENTH ST, NATIONAL 8100 “See the Rest—Buy the Best” Parkhurst “A beautiful planned heme community” "4 ROOMS, $4,335 328 PER MO. 5 ROOMS, $4,890 33 2 PER MO. 6 ROOMS, $5,490 : $e F. H. A. APPROVED J 5 FRE N0 NEW MODERN FULLY DETACHED HOMES 2 Blocks from Grade and New High School Park Area and Playgrounds To,BEACH PARKHURST: Over Key Bridge, out Lee Highway to Robert E. Lee School, left 3 blocks, or Washington Bird. to Walter Reed School. Right, follow pavement to Parkhurst sign. PARKHURST, INC. 19th & N. Lexington Sts., Arlington, Va, Oxford 0780, 5508 GROVE ST., KIRKSIDE, CHEVY CHASE A Veteran When a person spends twenty years rendering pubiic service and satisfac- tion, he’s bound to become pretty well liked and when you stop to think that ABC Oil Burners have been doing just that, you can undoubtedly under- stand why ABC has been so popular F. H. A INSPECTED and APPROVED 5,890 $590 CASH $40 Per Mo. Includes incipal, taxes and insurance MODERNIZE right here in Washington since 1920. John P. Agnew & Co,, Inc.,, 714 13th St. NW,, NAtional 3068. The Most Picturesque Spot in the Metropolitan Area Runk Knolls This development is a revelation in scenic beauty. Its natural setting will enthrall you. Two-story detached brick homes with slate roofs, concrete storm sash, air conditioned. Paved streets, at no additional cost to the purchaser. Visit Park Knolls today and make your own comparison. Drive out Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park to Flower Ave. and Washington Sanitarium, turn left on Flower 5 blocks to Houston Ave., right on Houston 3 blocks to Park Knmolls. CRANE ~FEATON SH. 5799 rches, GE. 5543 YOUR HOME THEY'RE AMAZING VALUES INDIAN SPRING VIEW Solid masonry construction—completely equip- ped kitchen—full basement—copper plumbing— Best Buys In the Low Cost Field 9,990 FHA TERMS 10164 Colesville Pike Furnished by HILDA ILLER Open Daily until 9 P.M. 5 large rooms—beautiful tiled bath—finest ma- terials and workmanship throughout. Reliance Construction Co.—Owners-Builders F. R. SPEAR, INC. Execlusive Agent 8422 Geor, floor. 1417 K Street Ave., Silver Sprirg, Md. pherd 567! Check these fine appointments: brick—entirely detached; first floor library and lavatory; a pantry; 4 bedrooms ond 2 baths on 2nd floor; 2 bedrooms and bath on 3rd floor, 2-car garage and a lovely garden. A combination of charm and value. To Reach: From trafic light in Sil- ver Spring. go out olesville Road past dian Spring Clud to home on left after passing Four Corners. A SACRIFICE Mass. Ave. Park, $19,500 3220 Cathedral Avenue Near the National Cathedral and just a block from the beautiful “Woodley Estate’ THIS IS THE CLOSE-IN EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL SECTION OF WASHINGTON. LESS THAN 15 MINUTES from downtown. RECONDITIONED THRUOUT An all brick center hall Colonial Painted walls on 1st Open Saturday Afternoon and All Day Sunday BOSS AND PHELPS Exclusive Agents NA. 9300 Represents the total necessary Are Your Screens in Order payment to convert the aver- Mo'fl" size home into a brand- PER new Perma-Stone finish. © All Weather Insulation © Beauty and Permanence ® Economy and Comfort ® Increased Property Value You will find Perma-Stone h from coast to coast displaying their beauty and permanence 1l kinds of weather with con- tinued satisfaction to owners in having made a good investment. 1f you are the owner of a frame or masonry building with un- desirable appearance or continuing expense consult this organi- zation. v, R 4 D.C. $15,500 One of the Fine Homes Now Offered for Sale in This Convenient New Home Section A very artistic and unusual treatment of the center hall—spacious rooms—complete kitchen with monel metal counter over sink, range ond cabinets—toilet and lavatory on first floor—excellent view from the screened living porch—open deck for sun bathing—two-car built- in garoge—air conditioned. KIRKSIDE HOMES OPEN DAILY FOR YOUR INSPECTION To reach: Out Conn. Ave. to McKinley St. left 3 blocks and continue across Western Avenue to Grove St.. then left to the Display homes, OR aut Wisc, Ave. turn right on Western Avenue to McKinley St., left one block to Grove St. and left to homes, BUILT BY for a Summer of Comfort —are they ready to keep your home free from flies and other annoying insects when you open your windows to glorious fresh air? Look them over now, before you put them up —perhaps several need replacement, or minor repairs. Or'if you need new screens let our Manufacturing Division make them to your order to fit perfectly. b Telephone Dlstrict 5300 for the first step in your Summer home satisfaction—our estima- tor will call and furnish you with charges for this type of work. MANUPACTURING D1vision OFyicE, SEVENTE FLOOR. Can be applied 2 over frame or ma- sonry buildings. A Most Beautiful Spot in Montgomery County, Maryland Situated on a wooded tract of practically 12 acres, with a frontage of 200 feet and bordering a beautiful golf course, is this distinctive Colonial home of seven large rooms—4 bedrooms and 3 baths on second floor. First-floor lavatorys servant’s room; all modem with new equipage. Perfectly appointed for glorious living —at a bargain price, $17,850.00 “Drive out River Road 1 mile past Kenwood Golf Club, turn left on Pyle Road to Elgin Lane, second house on left.” PHILLIPS & CANBY, Inc. NA. 4600 1012 15th Street N.W. Day or Night Phone Re. 2010 'WYL.OREM J.prcs. 703 Albee Bldg.