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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-30
VALUES Of REALTY
HELD SOUND IN US.
P. B. Bowen Tells Real Estate
Men 0bsoIescence Factor
More important.

Realty values based on properly
stabilized earnings remained sound,
foreclosure sales of property have been
few in comparison with the number of
loans made, and retail values in con-
gested areas remain firm, said Percival
B. Bowen, Buffalo, N. Y, Tealtor, speak
ing before the mortgage and finance
division of the National Association of
Real Estate Boards at the Baltimore
convention yesterday.
Speaking on what the experiences of
the last two years have taught real
estate mortgage men, MIR. Bowen de-
clared that realty values, as differen-
tiated from realty prices, are still sound
in this country but that the depression
in this field has shown disregard of
some principles which he calls funda-
mental and at whose door he lays the
hard times suffered by real estate men.
Lists Principles.
The years 1929 and 1880 show that
obsolescence is a much more impor-
tant factor in the real estate mortgage
field than previously supposed, that
most first mortgages should be amor
tized, that tax systems need revision
throughout the country from the point
of view of not permitting them to be-
come lien ahead of mortgage claim,
that realty appraiSalS can be "over-
enthusiastic" during prosperous timas,
and that all real estate men should save
more money personally SO they can
get along without commissions, II an
other depression should occur.
In the case of the real estate mort
gage field. the principle of supply and
demand operated just as inexorably in
1929 as many years ago. and regardless
of all other modern factors, real estate
securities will be depressed if too many
buildings are erected, said the speaker
Obsolesccnce Factor.
"I think cause that has had a ma
terial part in the severity of this de-
preston has been the increased factor
of obsolescence. The time was when
a residence or apartment house depre-
ciated in value as the actual physical
structure wore out. Today obsolescence
is much more serious factor than
purely physical depreciation; in fact.
we have seen case after case where the
buildings. physically still in beautiful
condition, have been torn down be-
cause of the obsolescence factor
II believe that this trend will in
crease in the future that there are
new developments coming along in con-
Struction that will affect our urban
values tremendously in the future"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-30
REALTY MEN OWE DEBT
TO STEPHEN C. FOSTER
Writer of my Old Kentucky
Home" Was Inspired in House
That Still Stands.

A white, UNCOVERED Southern home,
which is still standing in Bardstown.
KY, inspired Stephen G. Foster, visitor
from New York, to write My Old Ken
lucky Home" a song that has greatly
aided the real estate mans cause, the
National Association of Real Estate
Boards observes in its weekly story for
the public.
Few know that Foster wrote the
famous verses during his honeymoon
in 1852. or that the home which in
spired him was the residence of Judge
John Rowan. who declined with scorn
to defend lat any fec" that arch sus-
pect," Aaron Burr. the board reports.
The Rowan home stands on Federal
Hill, out a little way from the town,
and it was here that Foster, kins-
man of Judge Rowan, brought his bride
from the even then noisy and busting
New York City.
Lafayette, too. was entertained at
MY Old Kentucky Home"
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breakfast room, which contains large
built-in buffet cabinet and china closet
To the rear of the staircase is pas
sage leading to a large coat closet and
first-floor lavatory.
On the second floor are two large
bed rooms, two smaller bed rooms and
two tiled baths. A balcony opens of
two of the rear bed rooms.
Basement Is Attractive.
In the rear of the structure is an
attached two-car garage reached by a
bluestone driveway. The roof of the
house is of tile OF variegated shades
The house was built on a triangular
lot, containing $4,000 square feet, bor-
dered by barberry hedge.
In the basement are a large recrea-
ton room, modern heating plant, in
Generator. laundry and servants quar-
tiers and bath. The property was pur-
chased from the builders. Brumback
Realty Co.. through the agency Of the
Arlington Realty Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-30

tn HE large stone and brick resi-
dence at Rock Spring drive and
Woodlawn avenue, in Country
i Cub Hills, which incorporates
English lines in modern COM
position, has been purchased by DR..
Alexander B. Moore. The property
overlooks the Washington Golf and
Country Club and affords view of
Washington in the distance.
A curving pathway of flagStones leads
to the arched door of iron-bound oak,
presenting an old English effect. Above
the entrance is a large arched window
giving onto shallow iron-railed
balcony
Design Is English.
In the first story is an entrance hail.
with English staircase; large living
room to the left of the hall. with
beamed ceiling and a spacious sun
parlor occupying the entire end of the
house: q dining room to the right of
the hall, which communicates with the
kitchen through dining alcove or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-30
U. S. INCOMES INCREASE
1o2,O54 Persons Listed at $25, 900
Yearly in 1929.

In 1914 there were 58,603 persons who
had incomes between $4,000 and
$4,000 per year in the United States.
In 1929 the number had increased to
26e 700. In 1914, 22,185 persons re-
ported $4,000 incomes; in 1929, 102,054
persons had this much money per year.
las a nation We are going in more
and more for the sports and pastimes
which the leisure class of Europe have
enjoyed for many years" FORTS w,
Norris, Boston realtor states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-30
ESTATES READY-MADE
r. A. White Declares Americans
Like Them Best.

Americans like their country estates
ready made, and six out of every seven
sold even have the water in the SWIM
ming pool when the buyer makes out
his check In six figures, r. A. White,
Great Neck, Long Island, told members
Of the farm lands and country estates
division Of the National Association OF
Real Estate Boards yesterday.
Mr.. White defined country estate"
as any property with at least an acre
or two of land and minimum valu-
alton of 100000.
He said that few purchasers of such
estates want to develop them them
selves and that properties improved
with homes, stables, formal gardens and
swimming pools are easier to sell to
the wealthy than vacant land suitable
for such use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-30

BY a new system in Europe three or
more people can be connected up by
telephone, though they are in different
towns or even countries, enabling them
ia hold Joint conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-30
REALTY TRADES GROW
Lack of Cash Is Cause, Baltimore
Convention Is Told.

Real estate is now entering trad
ing" market, Fred M. Clark, Chicago,
said in outlining the present opportuni-
ties for exchanges of urban and rural
properties before the National Associa-
ton of Real Estate Boards in conven-
ton this week.
AT the present time a much larger
percentage of property than is ordi-
narily the case cannot be moved on a
cash basis. However, even where cash
is not available, or very little cash is
available, an exchange of properties
may be brought about and such an
exchange may be of advantage to both
owners" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-30
Give Cost of Plumbing.

Building contractors have found that
the cost of plumbing fixtures and in
stallation is go per cent of the total
cost of home. The cost of the heat
ing plant and its installation in the
average home is 8.3 per cent, according
to the Plumbing and Heating Indus
tries Bureau.
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PER CENT LEASES HELP
Highest Rentals Made as Result
Says Siedenbach.

Percentage leases. which give the
realty owner regular portion of the
profits made by commercial tenants,
bring the highest possible rentals under
present conditions, for any given loca-
ton, Melville J. Siedenbach told mem
bers of the brokers' division of the
National Association of Real Estate
Boards in convention this week.
This method of leasing commercial
property has greatly aided in building
up American business, as many of the
large chain organiza tons would not ex-
pand if forced to pay rentals on any
other than a percentage basis, said Mr..
Siedenbach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-30
DR.. GEORGE T. SHARP
BUYS VIRGINIA TRACT
Forestville Land of so Acres Is
Purchased From N. E. Ryon
Through LEGAL Agent.

Purchase of a 50-acre tract of land
at Forestville. Va, by DR.. George Tar
pitt Sharp from Norman E. Ryon was
reported today by N. E. Ryon Co.. Inc,
which handled the transaction in CO.
operation with F. W. Hilbert. The
property includes an eiaht-room. CEN
ter-hall residence AMI other buildings,
The same firm today announced the
purchase by Miss Coralye S. Richard
san from Mrs. Bealle j. Baker of a
3-acre property at Mclean Va, in
GLIDING an eight-room colonial dwelling
reputed to be about a century old.
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BUILDING TOTAL GIVEN
Thirty Seven States for Three
Weeks Report S229.e4o, 500.

Construction contracts awarded in
the 81 States east of the Rockies
amounted to S72.51380O for the week,
cSay Is through %, bringing the cumu-
Slative total for the first three weeks of
the month up to 1929, 649, 800, according
to F. w. Dodge Corporation.
The major construction classes were
as follows Residential building, $69.-
116,400; non-residential building, ST.
4S4,100, and public works and utilities,
$50, 049 300.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
p. E. o. CHAPTER
ENJOYS LUNCHEON
AT BARBARA WORTH

Chapter AV, F. E. O., met yester-
day for luncheon at the Barbara
Worth hotel with Mrs. j. D. Adams
and Mrs. w. J. Clements as host
esses. Dainty orchid and white
flowers were used as the center
piece for the prettily appointed
table.
Following luncheon, the members
adjourned to the Clements resi-
dence, $40 Olive avenue, where the
business meeting was conducted
AS this was the first gathering OF
the chapter since the summer va
cation, the entire session was de-
voted to planning the years study
and to discussing matters of bus
mess which had accumulated. dur
ing the summer.
Mrs. Mayme P Baldwin was q
guests of the chapter and members
present were Mesdames j. D. Adams,
Harold a. Burnham, Don c. Bitter,
o. J. Bradshaw, Roy E. Breedloye,
w. J. Clements, Earle G. Davis, j.
D. Huston, Melvin o. King, Jr.,
Henry L. Loud, F. H. McIver,
Vaughn N. Thompson and Miss
Agnes Ferris.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
CHILD HYGIENE
CONFERENCE TO
BE HELD FRIDAY

Mothers who wish to confer with
DR.. E. L. Hainsworth, child special
ist. who will be in El Centre on Fri
day. October Q. are asked to make
appointments at once with the
county health department in the
court house.
DR.. Hainsworth will make indivi-
dual examinations of each child, and
will discuss with each mother any
problems which she may have This
service is for the we'll child only and
any physical defects found will be
referred to the family physician for
correction.
BY these examinations, the moth
er will be able to obtain without
charge. the most up-to-date infor-
nation concerning the training ana
nutrition of the pre-school child.
Through the cooperation of the
state department of public health,
these conferences will be held the
first full week Of every month and
they present a splendid opportunity
for the mother anxious to see that
her child develops in the proper
manner.
The conferences for the Ell Gen.
tro district will be from IA p. II.
Friday afternoon in the Veterans
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
COUNTY Y. W. {. A.
BOARD MEETING
HELD YESTERDAY

The Imperial Valley Y. w. c. A.
board Of directors met for the first
fall meeting yesterday at the Bar
bara Worth hotel at 1920.
Routine business was disposed of
and reports for the months of
spring and summer made. Camp
HipaSS report, made by Mrs. Finney,
told of an excellent summer With
both the girl reserve camp and the
health camp that followed
After luncheon, Mrs. Helen Scott
Stone. former secretary for the Y.
w. c. a. in the valley, led the pTo-
gram. which was in the nature OF
set-up conference for the years
work ahead. Mrs. Stone discussed
the value of membership in the Y.
w. c. A. its functions and its op-
portunities and responsibilities.
Mrs. II. G. Jones, president Of
the valley Y. w. c. A. presided. and
Rev. Nolan of the Methodist church
led the worship service. Mrs Nc
Euen, FL Centro, chairman of the
finance committee, reported the
budget conditions and made some
about the further work
OF the association this fall
Miss Hazel Bell Withrow, new
secretary of the valley Y. w. c. A,
reported the work OF the first half
month of the year. Girl Reserve
clubs, both high school and gram
mar, are getting under way and
looking ahead to a most interesting
wear
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06

Ware Rhodes. and Ellis Rhodes,
new owners and concert singers OF
note, will be in charge of the voice
department.
Not only is Ellis Rhodes singer
himself, but he is also a capable in
structor and has had signal success
in organizing choral associations,
He has studied under the best of
American and European teachers,
has had considerable concert work,
and as a result has wealth of ex-
perience to offer his students.
Marie Reitz jenkins has been a
teacher of violin for many years in
this city and her addition to the fac
ulty of the Academy viii prove a
decided asset to the school, Mrs.
jenkins will give violin instruction.
Miss Gretta Gould, who is to be
in charge of the drama department,
has arrived and will discuss her
plans at tonight's reception. Miss
Gould has had considerable expe-
rience on the stage, and also in pro :
ducing and directing plays as we'll
as in teaching.
Tonights reception will be fea-
tured by short program by the fac
ulty and at this time Miss Gould
will discuss her plans for the "Aca-
DENY Little Theater Players" and
Junior Little Theater Guild
The program will begin at 8
O'Clock in The studio.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
GOLF CLUE GARDEN
BRIDGE PARTY is
EVENT OF TONIGHT

With bridge rather than golf as
the opening event of the club sea-
son, members of the Barbara Worth
country club are completing pre-
parations for the garden bridge
party to be given tonight at the
John d. Keye residence, Holtville.
Tables will be arranged about
the spacious lawn, where colored
lights will be used in the illumina-
ton, making an effective setting
Tor the party. Handsome prizes
and delicious refreshments will be
featured, and every effort will be
made to assure a delightful evening
for those attending
A booth is being erected in which
all sorts of tempting pies and cakes,
and other items made by the cul-
mary experts Of El Centro and Holt
vile, will be displayed These del
icacies will be auctioned off during
the course of the evening.
All those who enjoy bridge, wheth-
er members of the club or not, are
invited TO attend. and are asked to
phone their reservations to Mrs.
Percie Thacker. GIG. A Slight ad-
mission fee will be charged and
the money thus raised will go to
swell the building fund which the
Womens Auxiliary is accommodating.
Those planning to attend are di-
rected to Keye residence as follows:
patrons should proceed down the
main street two blocks past the ice
house then turn north for one
block
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
JOINT BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION is
SURPRISE EVENT

Roland Skipper and s. c. Will
liams were surprised recently by a
group of their friends who gathered
at the E. J. Skipper home, 566
Brighton avenue, for a joint cele-
bration OF their birthdays.
Those who were present for the
celebration were Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Armstrong, Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Will
liams. Mr.. and Mrs. T. P Neel, Mr..
and Mrs. H. C. Skipper, Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Neal. Mr.. and Mrs. E.
J. Skipper, all of El Centre; Mr.. and
Mrs. Roland Skipper of Brawley.
The Misses Salley Neal, Pat Neal,
10 Ann Skipper, Marjorie Thackery,
Audrey Skipper, Iva Reah Skipper,
all of El Centre; Miss 10 Higley
and Miss Geraldine Skipper OF
Brawley.
Messrs. z. NJ. Skipper. Buck Oak
ley. Larry Rorabeck, Thoma Neel
Jr.. Roland Neel, James Neel, Bobby
Neel. all of El Centro, and Mr.. Sid
Smith of San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
YUMA WEDDING
YESTERDAY OF
LOCAL INTEREST

Announcement is made today of
the marriage yesterday in Yuma of
Miss Maude Jackman of Ord. Ne
braSka. 70 Edmund H. Giles of this
city.
The young couple motored TO
Yuma, accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. F. V. Kardell of this city. They
were married at the Methodist par
SCnage by Rev. Herbert Brook and
after ceremony returned to this city.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in a smart green suit, all accessories
harmoni2ing with the silver fox
collar of her coat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gles are at present
on their wedding trip and expect
to be gone for a month. after
which they will return to Ell Gen.
tro to make their home here.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. a. H, Jackman of Ord,
Nebraska, and during her frequent
visits with Mr.. and Mrs. Kardell,
has made many friends who will be
delighted with the news of her
marriage.
The groom also has a wide circle
OF friends in Imperial Valley. He
is chief immigration inspector.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
MRS. FARRELL is
COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Mrs. Marcia Farrell of Boyce Atep
unit Of the American Legion Aux
iliary. is the new president Of the
county council as 4 result Of the
elections held at last nights coun-
ell meeting in the Veterans Mem
orial hall.
Serving with Mrs Farrell are the
following: Mrs. Nilla Harris. also
Of Boyce Aten unit, secretary treas
urer: Mrs. Austin Of the Brawley
unit, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Aus
tin of the Brawley unit, chaplain,
and Mrs. Katherine Keller Of the
Brawley unit, ergeant-at-arms.
Installation Of officers will take
place at the next meeting which is
TO be in Brawley on November ?.
Every unit, with the exception of
Westmorland, was represented at
last nights meeting, and at the con-
clusion of the business session, re-
freshments were served
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
Radio Broadcast OF
Rumsey Play Changed

A change in the date for the ra-
dio broadcast of Leroy Rumseys
play is announced today. The
broadcast will be at 8 o'clock
Thursday evening. October 8, in
stead Of Wednesday as previously
announced.
The young author has many
friends in this city who will be in
terested in hearing the production
which will be over a national hook
up, and which may be heard from
stations KGO, KTAR, KOA. He
graduated from Central Junior col
lege and also from Stanford uni
yerSity.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
55s; s5s OF Interest to Women 5:s:.: z5s::.s:
Society
Clubs
MRS WTLL0UGHBF RODMAN TO
SPEAK on RUSSIA TONIGHT

Russia As I Saw It" is the title
OF the lecture to be given tonight
IN the Wilson school by Mrs. VIII
loughby Rodman. famous world
traveller and lecturer.
This title has neen chosen because
Mrs. Rodman realizes that there are
many conflicting reports by those
who have been to Russia. each ira
Veler seeing something different in
this much discussed Soviet regime.
That Mrs. Rodman perhaps sees
more accurately than others. is at
tested by an editorial in the Los
Angeles Times il which the editor
spoke of her as seeing not only with
her eyes, but with her mind as well.
having a vision far ahead Of her
time.
Mrs. Rodman IS one Of the best
known lecturers of the southwest
and is equally famous as a traveller.
having visited all parts OF the globe.
She was the first woman TO go alone
from Cape Town To Cairo Not ONLY
is she brilliant, fearless and force
ful woman, but she is one OF great
personal charm as well.
Typical of CALIFORNIA; pioneers,
Mrs. Rodman has played an I'M
portant part in the development Of
Los Angeles. where she is affection
ately known as the mother Of Los
Angeles"
In connection with her welfare
work. she came in contact with
Mrs. Evelyn Clifford Of Pasadena, an
equally charming and brilliant per-
sonality whose many benefactions
TO Imperial Valley make her well
and affectionately known.
Mrs. Clifford is founder and pres!-
dent of the state commission for the
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06

protection Of children and animals,
which organization maintains an
officer to act in Imperial county. as
in others, ii emergency cases of
physical cruelty. The organization
has been in operation four years.
and last year took care of All cases
OF cruelty to children.
1t is under Mrs. Gifford's spon-
sorship that El Centre is to enjoy
Mrs. Rodman's lecture tonight and
all those interested are invited to
attend.
Mrs. Clifford Mrs. Fay McBeth.
who accompanied her and who is a
director of the commission, and
Mrs. Rodman are enthusiastic ad-
mirers of the valley and are delight
ed to be here.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
THATCHERS HOSTS
TO BRIDGE CLUB

Members of the Monday evening
bridge club met last night at the
C. S. Thatcher residence. 629 Vine
avenue, for a delightful dinner and
evening Of bridge.
Covers at the prettily appointed
tables were laid for Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Richmond, Mr.. and Mrs. E
w. Ferris, Mr.. ana Mrs. B. E. Lem
ems, Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Moore, Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Tondro and the
hosts.
Those holding prize winning scores
az the conclusion of the card game
were Mrs. Ferris and Mr.. Thatch-
er, high; Mr.. and Mrs Richmond,
second, and Mrs. Thatcher ana
Mr.. Ferris, third.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06

a." LOVED that man, Paul-Louis, y
L this confessin2 woman writes. 81
loved him. with all the yielding de-
votion of country girl from Illinois.
We met and married in France during
the war, and gladly did sacrifice all
my citizenship and property-to let
him possess me.
but Paul Louis was French-a
gentleman of foreign land with
foreign code of morals-and soon his
faithless kisses fouled my lips, his
honeyed phrases sickened my soul.
Chow could I-how could any wom-
an endure such torture and still 90
on? had TO smuggle our child out OF
France, because The Law gave it to
him. We sailed 10 New York. He fol-
lowed and had The Law take my baby
from mel
"Frantic-I had almost given up the
battle murderous thought
blazed through my mind. At any cost,
I'D save my precious baby boy from
being brought up TO the degrading
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06
WILL ATTEND RED
CROSS CONFERENCE

El Centro is to be represented by
four delegates at the San Bernar-
dino regional conference of Red
Cross chapters to be held tomor-
row, October 7, in the First Presby-
terian church.
Mrs. Mae Sherry Winans, local
secretary; Mrs. A. 3. Hanson. Joe
E. King, and J. w. Donohue will
represent the local Red Cross chap
ter and are planning to leave to-
morrow.
Thirty-three other chapters in
Southern California will be repre-
sented, and the local chapter is par
ticularly honored in that one of its
representatives, Mrs. Hanson, is to
be one Of the speakers.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-06

morals OF his faithless father. And SO
/ rushed madly TO Paul-LouiS' apart
ment and il was on that terrifying
afternoon - that II
Here, into this laundering climax,
Fate hurled bolt that shook the very
depths of this suffering woman S soul.
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