Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1924-03-21
Methodist Home contracts Given.

the Baltimore Conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. of which Wash
inston 10 part. 1t has been announced by
Rosell E. Mitchell. Of Washington, archi-
tect. In charge Of the work.
r. H. Brooks, Of Gaithersburs. has been
Given the contract for the General con-
struction. and the Welt Company. Of Rock
vile. will install the plumbing and heating.
This building will occupy the crest of a
knoll in the center Of the 100-acre tract
upon which the project is located. 1t will
be Of semi-fireproof construction and will
contain the superintendent office, ma
irons room. dining room to accommodate
i25. with ample kitchen space and equip
ment. and sixty double bedrooms. A GEN.
trail heating plant will supply vapor heat
for the building and will be of such pro-
protions that it may be used also to heat
the various other buildings that are to be
constructed later. The architecture is pure
colonial. In addition to an entrance por-
tico there will be a double. sun porch at
eacn END OF the building.
The interior will be modern in every
respect and will have many conveniences
for elderly people who seek a haven there.
Hot and cold water will be installed in
each room with tiled bath adjacent to
each. Fireproof exits are provided that
will more than meet the needs. On the
first floor roomy parlor is provided.
The Epworth Leagues of the conference
are raising funds for an additional build
ing to be started this summer which will be
connected with the main building through
q slassed-in corridor that will also serve as
a sun parlor. This building will be dormi-
tory and will take care Of large number
Of people.
The project has one unusual feature
which will make it almost unique as a
homo for old people. The tract is being
laid out in small lots upon which will be
placed little cottages of three and four
rooms. with kitchens and dining rooms.
1t Is planned that elderly couples who have
become dependent, but still desire to re-
tain private family life. may be assigned
to these cottages. They will be allowed
to keep house as they did when they we're
In their own homes. Their supplies will
be drawn from the commissary and heat
ing will come from the central plant. In
this way they may still enjoy their home
lite and will be able to invite In other
couples at the home for little supper or
to spend the the evening.
Sufficient ground will be available around
the houses so that lawn may be main
tanned. flower garden developed and in
the rear of the houses vegetables and fruit
may be raised.
In addition to these little cottage gar
dens. larger garden to meet some Of the
needs of the home will be developed. A
dairy has already been established on the
farm and it will be added to as the need
arises.
Winding drives will be constructed
throughout the project and decorative trees
and shrubs will be planted. Mr. Mitchell.
the supervising architect. who is also
town planner. is arranging for the land
scape plans. He declares that the home.
when completed. will be place of beauty
as well refuge for the needy.
As is usual in homes of this nature.
any property that the jewellers may pos
sess must be turned over to the home at
the time of entering, but instead Of losing
the use Of their property they will receive
8 per cent on their money as long as they
live. the principal being used for develop
ment and operating expenses.
They will be able. with this income, to
make trips to the movies, to Washington
or wherever they desire upon permission
Of the superintendent The general idea
Of the home is to take care of the old folk
10 their need and yet to remove. as much
as possible. any feeling of dependency.
The aim of the hackers is to have them as
happy and free from restriction as possible.
Rev. J. j. Ringer. pastor Of St. Paul's
Methodist Episcopal Church South. Wash
ineton. 10 superintendent Of the home. DR..
E. v. Register. also Of Washington, is chair
man of the building committee.
Other buildings TO be erected later in
clude an assembly hall where church ser
vices will be held and where entertain
ments. including movies and concerts. can
be staged.
A large part Of the funds for the project
Is already subscribed. and bonds have
been issued for the unpaid portions Of the
subscriptions. The work will be pushed as
rapidly as possible, for large waiting list
in fact. one far exceeding the accommo-
dations of the first BUILDINGS eager to