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Evening star., 1932-09-14

SPECIAL BARGAIN.
1872 G. St. NV.
3 large. light rooms and bath in this good
downtown location; easy walk to Govern
ment departments and business section.
Open for inspection. Only $50. Only one
Of these. Newly decorated; elec. refrigerator.
H. R. HOWENSTEIN CO.,
1915 H st. NV Dist 0s0S
DESIRABLE APARTMENTS.
$40 MONTH.
35l3 18th st. NV rooms. kitchen. bath.
porch. elec. refrigeratfon; two exposures.
$40 MONTH.
3l7 10th st. me- rooms. kitchen. dinette.
bath; free Frigidaire.
$500 TO s475o MONTH.
9l8 18th ST. n.v.-l room. kitchen. dtnette,
shower bath; free Frigidaire.
R4xfdent Manarer on Premfses
Evening star., 1932-09-14

1874 18th ST. NV.
Just OF Thomas Circle. 3 rooms, ktt
bath, SIS, unfurnished; s4s5o, Furnished
Evening star., 1932-09-14

2112 PENNA. AVE. NV.
Near Washington Circle. 4 rooms. L!
Lth Sat so orily
Evening star., 1932-09-14

CHEVY CHASE-In private family; all home
privileges; exceptional table; unlimited
phone: transportation mornings; congen1al
people to become part of family Wis. S24s.
Evening star., 1932-09-14

OPPOSITE KENNEDY-WARREN. 300 Conn.
ave, Apt 430-Lovely single room, facing
Conn. ave-; with board; in refined home.
l1ls e ST. NE-Delightful front ROOM en-
ployed couple or 2 men; continuous hot
water telephone; homelike meals. IS
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
Chimney Lends Big
Charm to NelU Home

A stone chimney can be made
the main feature of the front of
q house, and laid up in varicol.
ored stone, often gives the house
q more pleasing effect.
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
HOUSING To Be
STUDIED FOR
LOANS
Reconstruction Finance Loans
Urged for Aid in Doing
Away With SIums

Studies enabling States and
cities to formulate projects for
low rent housing and slum clear
ance with the aid Of loans from
the Reconstruction Finance Cor
poration should be started at
once throughout the country,
Abram, Garfield, president Of the
Cleveland Chapter Of the Amer
lean Institute Of Architects, de.
clares in a statement issued by
the institute.
These studies should not be de-
layed until State legislatures estab-
lish the regulatory machinery re-
quired by the self-liquidating pro-
visions Of the emergency relief
and construction act, urges Mr..
Garfield, one of the leaders in
the movement to improve hous-
ing conditions among the masses
as a governmentally recognized
public purpose"
mo one thing has given a
greater impetus to the idea of
replacing bad housing with bet
ter housing than this act Of the
Government" he says. 1T has
called attention forcibly to condi-
tionS which were almost universal
but were known to very few. It
has set before us the acknowledg.
ment by Congress that Slum clear
ance is public purpose and it
holds out an opportunity to Dor.
row money at a time when it
cannot be borrowed from any
other source.
Following this act Of Congress,
States have examined their con-
StitutionS and laws and have been
surprised to find that they are
not prepared to take advantage
Of this principle that has been
acknowledged by the Federal Gov.
ernment.
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
HOME
EXHIBITED

A handsomely designed Span
ish type home is being placed on
the market this week by r. M.
Hooker, we'll known realtor, with
offices in the Tower Building.
This unique home is located
adjacent to the beautiful Chevy
Chase Club grounds at 131 West
Hesketh St., in a delightful set
ting and exclusive neighborhood.
The home is of solid masonry
construction and contains six
very large rooms, two tiled baths,
a handsome fireplace and private
living porch, and is complete with
electric refrigeration and other
modern appliances.
The large lot, is beautifully
planted, and contains a lily
pond, shaded by giant oaks.
An exceptionally low price has
been placed on this beautiful
home, which is being opened for
inspection today and throughout
the coming week.
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
HOME BU|LD|NG
INCREASE IS
SHOWN
Report of U. S. Department Of
Labor Also Shows Gain in
September Permits

According to reports received
by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Of the United States Department
Of Labor, there was an increase
Of 3.3 per cent in the number Of
permits issued for construction Of
all kinds during September, 1882,
as compared with August, 1882.
The estimated cost of buildings
for which permits were issued de-
creased 1872 per cent, comparing
these two periods. Indicated ex-
penditures for total building oper.
ations in September, 1882, were
$31, ,768, ,O6S.
1T-e estimated expenditure for
ne residential buildings increased
90 per cent. The estimated cost
Of new nonreSidential buildings
decreased 27.3 per cent, and addi-
tionS, alterations and repairs de-
creased 1871 per cent in estimated
cost Comparing September with
August, 1892.
Permits were issued for the
following important. building pro-
jectS during the month of Septem-
Der, 1882: In Boston, Mass, for
a public school building to cost
$685., 900; in Bay City, Mich, for
a public building to cost $500, 600;
in Ottumwa, Iowa, for a filtering
plant at the municipal water
works to cost 5000, 900; in Duluth,
Mimi, for an office building to
cost $574,000; j." Minneapolis,
Mimi. for a school building to
cost over $500 600: in Washing
ton. D. c., for a community house
to cost $250,000; in Baltimore,
Md. for two school buildings to
cost $630,000; and in Vallejo,
Calf, for a school building to
cost over 100000.
Contracts were awarded by the
Supervising Architect Of the
United States Treasury Depart
ment for q post office in Man
chester, N. H., to cost nearly
$3.50, 900. and for a post office in
Cincinnati. Ohio, to cost more
than $1,T00,OO0
Contracts awarded for Federal
buildings during September, 1882.
totaled $5,497, 1872. This is less
than half of the value of con-
tracts awarded by Federal agencies
during either September. 1881, or
August, 1892.
The value of contracts awarded
for State buildings during Septem-
Der, 1882, was $2,612,116.
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
Chicago Exposition to Show
Progress in Building

weather, without injury to the
roof. 4.
A unique feature Of the house
is that the heights Of the ceilings
Of the rooms vary with their size.
For example, the large living
room viii have a 12-foot ceiling,
one bedroom a 10-foot ceiling
and the second bedroom and hall,
9-foot. Another unusual feature
is a Dashboard around all rooms
which concealS an electric cur
rent and makes it possible to
plug in a lamp or other electric
equipment at any point around
the room.
8 The warm-air heater, hot water
heater and air conditioner, all
being gas operated, require little
space and will be installed under
the stairway. The kitchen will
be equipped with a gas refriger-
ator and gas range, while the
sink will have the most modern
dish-waShing equipment. In the
bathroom there viii be the most
modern medicine cabinet with
illumination concealed back of
the mirror in such a manner as
to give perfect lighting results.
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
CLASSIFIED
Realtors Hear National
Sales Counselor

Strescsing the sound values Of
real estate offerings in today's
market, A. John Berge, sales
counselor Of the National Asso-
citation Of Real Estate Boards,
told Washington Realtors that
sales were being made despite the
depression. Brokers in all Sec
tions Of the country contributed
the ideas tina, were presented by
Mr.. Berge in his discussion, held
in the Wardman Park Hotel Tues
day night.
The active broker. taking into
consideration conditions as they
exist and exercising ingenuity in
presenting his offerings to pros
poets, is finding a ready response.
The basic wealth + the Nation
is based upon firm real estate
values, and although sales are not
as plentiful today as they were
several years ago the trend Of
buyers is more and more towards
investing in this commodity.
The foundation Of practically
every large fortune in the United
States is laid on real estate in.
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
MECHANICS lien
APPROVED

A uniform State law on mechan-
les liens was approved October 5
by the National Conference of
Commissioners on Uniform State
Laws, and recommended for adop-
ton by the several States. The
proposed uniform act has been
under discussion in this confer
ence for approximately seven
years. The Department Of Com
merce, working with a committee
representing various groups in the
construction industry, co-operated
in the drafting Of the model act.
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
Bethel & HOrning
Omen NeU Home

A pleaSingly designed detached
brick home at an exceptionally
attractive price in Chevy Chase,
D. c., has just been completed
and is being placed on the mar
ket through the realty firm OF
Bethel and Horning, Inc, with
offices in the Tower Building.
This new home is located at
$3.50 Belt Rd. N. W., in an ex-
elusive community of attractive
homes and contains six spacious
rooms, two tiled baths in colors,
an ornamental fireplace, a mod
ern kitchen with many attractive
built-in features, including cleo
trio refrigeration. The home also
has a built-in garage.
The lot is beautifully land
scaped on Belt Road, and Is ad-
joined on either side by pleasing
homes. This new home will be
open for inspection day and eve
ming over the weekend and on
account of price and location will
doubtless receive many interested
visitors.
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
MORT CAGE AID
now READY

With the IL Home Loan banks
now open, Franklin W. Fort,
of the Federal Home
Loan Bank Board, said in a
radio address, October II:
''NO longer does any excuse
exist for a continuance Of con-
ditions in the mortgage market
that have been deplOrable this
past year. Every honestly man.
aged building and loan aSSOcia-
tiOn, savings bank or insur-
ance company in the United
States is eligible to join the
system. And not only can
they get money, but they can
get it simply and at lower
interest than they charge.
If lending organizations will
not do their duty nOw-if they
do not Join this great national
system and, relying upon its
aid, relax the abnormal tension
In the real estate and building
markets-then the Home Loan
banks have the power to make
direct loans up to 40 per cent
Of the value Of the property.
But we hope and confidently
believe that, now that we are
open for business, the great
mutual lenders will prove their
mutually Of character by do
ing the job which is rightfully
theirs by lifting, with the
funds collected from the neigh.
bOrhOOd, the threat to any
neighbOr."
The Washington times., 1932-11-05

vestment. Mr.. Berge said. and
offerings made in today's market
which are based on the sound
value Of the investment are being
picked up by the canny investor
who realizes this fact.
The technical side Of real estate
salesma. ship was frequently dis
cussed by Mr.. Berge, who sub
mitted sales bulletins, house organs,
property briefs and advertising
material being use by Realtors
through out the United States.
Mr.. H. Clifford Bangs. president
of the Washington Real Estate
Board, introduced Mr.. Berge and
paid a glowing tribute to the
ability Of the speaker and his
study of real estate selling
problems. Mr.. Berge has ana1yzed
more than 5000 selling plans and
has trained several thousand
statesmen during the past several
years.
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
a Real Home Is q
Good Investment

Built in restricted neighbor.
hood, soundly constructed, and
Of pleasing design. a home has al
ways been a good investment.
The Washington times., 1932-11-05

The progress that has been
made in home construction since
the houses of a century ago will
be typified in a modern four
room bungalow being erected in
the Chicago Century Of Progress
Exposition by the MaSonite Cor
poration, manufacturer Of struc-
tural insulation and pressed wood
DproductS.
The house, being built from
plans which won first award in
an architectural contest. is Of
the more conservative trend, OBJ
tanning it's modern appearance
more from its unusual plainness
than from any ornamentation or
striking colors. The exterior will
be of one-fourth inch pressed
wood over a sheathing Of wood
fibre structural insulation. A por,
ton of the walls will be painted
white and the remainder will be
vanished to retain the natural
color Of the pressed wood, while
tempered pressed wood OF a
darker color. will be used for
trimming.
The flat roof, a portion OF
which will be closed in to pro-
vide a sort of covered terrace,
will consist Of wood sheating over
structural insulation for strength
with layer of one-eighth inch
pressed wood over the sheathing
and a covering of water-proofed
canvas over this. This construc-
ton will permit walking and the
use of furniture on any portion
of the roof, even in the hottest
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
Own
Your
I. Home
Start Right Now
Large Saving Possible
Prices viii Be Higher
BY E. X. ALLEN,
Real Estate Editor

Regardless Of which way the
election goes, we must have
food, we must buy wearing ma
terial, we must provide shelter
for our families.
Economic conditions may be
unsettled for q few months
longer, but in the end, regard
less of which party is in power,
this great country will return
to prosperity and plenty as
has always been the case in
the, past.
When that time arrives, COM
modify prices will advance,
food and clothing will cost
more, and labor and building
material win be much higher,
with an attendant increase in
the price Of homes and a cor
responding increase in the cost
Of rentals. -
InaSmuch as we must have
shelter, must provide a place
In which our families can live
why not take advantage Of
the present situation and buy
q home in a suitable location
at a saving Of several thou
sand dollarS?? This, added
to the amount Of rent you will
save during the next several
years. will place you on a firm
financial foundation to enjoy
the period Of prosperity when
It arrives.
Washington is in an excep-
tionally fine condition when we
take into consideration the eco
nor1ic situation in other large
cities. An afternoon drive
throughout the various residen.
tial sections Of the city will con-
firm the fact that there are but
few ul1occupied homes outside
Of those which have recently
been built and are now being
offered for sale. A careful in
spection of the downtown busi-
ness section will also reveal the
fact that there are very few va
cancieS in Storerooms and busi-
ness establishments.
# this be true at the present
time, you can readily conjecture
what conditions will prevail
when business gets back to nor
NAL and prosperous times are
with us again. Real estate val
ues will increase greatly and
business locations will be at a
premium. Whether you, build.
buy or rent you will have to
spend more money.
There are many homes being
offered at the present time at
almost a third less than they
can be bought for when condi.
tions improve.
A wonderful opportunity pre-
SentS itself to those who have
faith in their country and the
best interests of their families
at heart.
OWN YOUR HOME!
Buy it NOW and get the
thrill that comes once in a
lifetime a few years from now
when you realize how much,
money you have actually saved
and how much extra enjoy
ment. you have provided your
family in a home of their own.
Before leaving this page look
over the advertisements of the
city's best realty dealers and
builders. You will find some
exceptional values listed in
the adjoining columns. Today
or tomorrow take the short
time necessary to inspect some
Of them and you may find
Just the home to suit your
family and at prices and terms
to suit YOUR pocketbook
The Washington times., 1932-11-05
Beauty of Garden
Aided bU LiLu Pool

In every garden, large or small,
there is room for a water lily
pool. or at least a sunken tub
pool. It adds much to the gen
eral beauty of the home garden.
Evening star., 1932-02-14

- HE Folger Shakespeare Library Is
work CT art is great asset to WASH
ington-not only exhibit, but a
permanent exhibit, adding for all
time to the beauty of our National
City and witnessing to the ability of
contemporary artists to create new beauty with
Old materials, to speak the language Of the past
In the modern idiom that both past and
>preoent become a part OF the same tradition.
In its grave simplicity the exterior Of the
Folger Shakespeare Library is classic. according
With the style Of our great Government build
ings, but in its design the placement Of grilled
windows and the severity Of outline, 1T Is dis
ttnctly modern; nothing like it has been erected
before. And yet the architect OF this building
Paul p. Cret Of Philadelphia ito whom, 1t will
be remembered. the Box Philadelphia prize for
distinguished service was given last year, has
most skillfully, and perhaps daringly. introduced
as decorative feature OF the facade, . series
Of pictorial panels in high relief, illustrating
scenes from ShakeSpeare's plays which CEN
form neither to classics nor modern usage
These panels by John Gregory, one time
fellow in sculpture of the American Academy
in Rome. They nine in number, and are
being carved on stones which are already in
place. Primarily, these panels are illustrative.
Each tells its own story but is in effect merely
q unit of large decorative scheme. And how
well they tell their story, how admirably the
sculptor has interpreted the spirit Of each
drama! In "The Merchant Of Venice" panel
P0rtia Is the central figure, and in her place
ment, in the folds of her robe, there is a GER
tain archaic convention, but the figure is
much more than symbol-it is alive. In the
outline Of the head and the gesture Of the
two outstretched handsome staying the eager.
4varicicuS Shvlock the other resting on the
parchment where Is writ the law" the EN-
bodiment OF justice-there is indication of char
acter individuality This is the Portia not of
the stage, as presented by great actress, but
as created by Shakespeare, universal type.
And 50 in each of the panels-"Macbeth,"
'King Lear" Midsummer Nights Dream"
Hamlet" Julius Caesar'-the sculptor seems
to have seized upon the vital theme around
which each play is built and interpreted it pic
torially SO that 'all who run may read" Some
Of the figures are in quite high relief, the
modelling broad and bold, but in every instance
assured-done to be carved not cast. done for
Interpretation in stone. building material and
with full realization of architectural require
ments art of very high order.
Evening star., 1932-02-14

The Folger Shakespeare Library stands as
all Washingtonians know, sufficiently back from
the street to have setting OF lawn and yew
trees. On the west side, facing the rear of the
Library of Congress. fountain has been placed
which is to have as its chief ornament kneel-
ing statue of Puck" by Brenda Putnam,
daughter of the librarian Of Congress. This
statue, to which the Shaw prize was awarded
when shown in the National Academy Of De-
Sign's 1881 exhibition follows in q measure con-
temporary style. borrowing something from the
archaic but combining with 1t that which is
most vital today-a sense OF movement. Puck,
full Of mischief, is represented on one knee.
both hands appraised. graceful drapery falling
from the left arm over the right knee, head
turned sharply to the left, with an expression
Of animation. Every one or almost every one,
knows, to their advantage and Joy, Brenda Put
nam's little a-urchn sun DIAL done with in
imitable charm and the spirit Of gayety Her
Puck for the Folger Library is comparable, but
different, work of greater maturity. That 1t
will find permanent and such excellent place
ment here is matter of congratulation.
It should not be supposed, however, that the
Folger Shakespeare Library is merely externally
. work of art. for the fact is that the exterior
simply prepares the visitor for that which Is
within. With amazing cleverness the architect,
after creating a classic exterior, without vio
lence produced interior which is distinctly
carefully considered consciously designed, beau
tifully related In whatever direction one looks
there is something to charm, and yet the effect
is that of great simplicity In the north from.
is q gallery wherein will be displayed some Of
the rarest Shakespeare volumes for the in
terest and inspection Of the public. Adjacent,
and of similar proportion, on the south Sde Is
the library, which will be open only to stu
dents-a magnificent room with vaulted ceiling,
alcoves and balconies and. perhaps best Of all,
. great fireplace and open bookshelves At one
end Of this library has been placed replica Of
the Shakespeare Memorial in Trinity Church.
Stratford- to the right and left Of
which hang large portraits Of the donors, Mr.
and Mrs. Folger, painted by Salisbury the pop
ular English artist. At the opposite end is .
great Gothic stained glass window with stone
tracery similar to that in Trinity Church. STRAIT
ford Avon, which has been destroyed. This
window, by Nicola dAscenzo of Philadelphia,
represents the Seven Ages Of Man." as de-
scribed in Gas You Like It." Between these ex-
treme6 are alcoves each with its decorated win
dow, all the work of dAscenzo.
Evening star., 1932-02-14
Calendar of Exhibitions

CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART. SeDen-
teenth street and NeW York avenue.
Permanent collection Paintings by
Richard S Merymdn, February 2 to
g.
PHILLIPS MEMORIAL GALLERY, 1900
Tpenty- first street. Permanent collec-
tton 1uith recent acquisition and group
of paintings By Washington artists.
Special exhibition OF paintings by Walt
Kuhn and Gifcrd Bedl, opening Feb-
ruary l.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, Tenth
and Constitution apenue) streets
northwest Permanent collection.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. Tenth
and B streets southwest EtchingS By
J. C. Claghorn. February to 20.
FREER GALLEPY OF ART, Tpelth
and B streets southwest Permanent
collection.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Print Dtui-
sion, FIRST street beticsen East Capitol
and B streets southeast. Autographs by
Joseph PeEnel Loan exhibition OF Jap
anese Prints. Jdnucry IS to March IS.
ARTS CLUB OF WASHINGTON, 2017
street northir.S+. Paintings by Felicie
Waldo Hotceil: Pi otogrd phic Compost
tionS by Francs Benjamin Johnston,
February IA 10 &c
TEXTILE MUSEUM. 1880 S street north
Dest Rugs tapes-.-'5s and other textiles
OF the Near Gnd Far East. Open Mon
days. Wednesdays and Fridays. 2 to )
o'clock Admission by card. Obtainable
at the Office OF G. H. Myers. 730 FIJI
teenth street northwest
GORDON DUNTHORNE GALLERY,
Connecticut duenuc and De Sales street.
An exhibition OF decorative paintings
and drdwings OF Mcr;co by Olin Dow
and Thomas La Fnrns. beginning Feb
rudry l.
SEARS, ROEBUCK e. CO.. I106 Con-
necticut arenue Paintings by Jerry
FarnsUorth. Helen Sdryer Farns,porth,
j. M LichtenGusr ard Theodore J.
Morgan. Block Prlrts by Susan Kicker
Knor, Prints By LcDcre. Lacquer Paint
ingS By Jean DHnand and Lacquer
Screens by Jean Pellenc, Bronzes By
Bourdelle, Paintings and Sculpture by
members OF the National Association
OF Women Painters and SculptorS Pot
terry shoUn by the Art Division of the
American Ceramic Society February
to 27. inclusra
HOWARD UNIVERSITY GALLERY OF
ART, Sirth street and Ho,Oard place.
Student nluraIS OF the Master Institute
OF the Roerich Museum, Netp York,
February to 29. Special exhibition of
paintings BY Negro artists, February
to ID. Exhibition OF Sculpture shoor
under the auspices OF the College Art
Association. February IS TO 2s
JANE BARTLETT'S, I347 Connecticut
dpenue. Exhibition OF sport subjects in
Water Color cnd Scripture by John W.
Dunn and Kathleen Wheeler. February
I 10 IS.