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Evening star., 1933-09-02

TINE half -timbered houses Of Eng
land serve as inspiration for the
design of a modern dwelling,
i illustrated above, which is the
twenty-third of the series of
house plans prepared by local archi-
tects for publication In The Star.
The series Of plans first are approved
for the purpose by the Washington
Chapter OF the American Institute OF
Architects.
Upman g. Adams designed the dwell
ing, which is planned for the accom-
modation of small family Of moderate
means. The architects had IN mind In
their design q house easy to care Tor
and one economical in operation.
The main facade and the silhouette
both present an interesting appearance,
with additional appeal provided in the
color scheme, which would include roof
ing Of shingle tiles in varying shades
Of brown and buff. The first story
would be of brick painted white. which
would form a contrast against the half
timbering in the second story.
The main section of the house, IN
plan. is virtually square, with the rooted
porch on one side and the garage wing
on the other enhancing the appearance
while providing additional space.
The interior arrangement is one
calculated to assure real livability, since
it emphasizes convenience along with
compactness In plan. The living room
and masters bed room especially are
Of good size for dwelling Of this pro-
portion.
The entrance, at the right front,
opens into a comparatively short front
hall, from which rise the stairs to the
second floor. A coat closet Is handily
placed Just inside the entrance.
The living room. 13 by 81 feet, Is to
the left of the hall. with a fireplace in
the interior wall. Both the living room
and the dining room to the rear, have
access to the covered porch at the left
Of the house. which would be hoored
with flagstones The kitchen at the
right rear is lighted by three rear win
dovs. The garage has an entrance into
the kitchen. The garage doors face the
rear OF the property and would not be
visible from the front.
The masters bed room, 13 by 81 feet,
has a private bath and large closet.
There is second bath between the
two other bed rooms at the rear, one
over the garage.
1t is estimated the house could be
constructed In f1rst-class manner for
between $11. 900 and $4,000, depending
upon materials used for interior finish
and also on whether there should be
recreation quarters In the basement or
finished rooms in the attic.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
HOME MORTGAGE
TOPIC OF SESSION
Speakers at Building Loan
Convention Urged to
= Stress Question. E

CHICAGO, September 2.-Every speak
er at the three-day national convention
Of the United States Building and Loan
League in Chicago, September 13, IA
and Is has been asked to stress both
sides Of the home mortgage question,
that of the saver whose money provides
the loans as we'll as that of the family
which borrows.
Ward B. Whitlock, president Of the
league, in announcing this fact about
the forty-first anniversary convention,
in these home-financing institutions
are absolutely necessary to the buAd-
ing up OF adequate capital to take care
OF the home-owners needs.
Among the headline speakers who
have received this request are Chair
man William F. Stevenson of the Fed
eral Home Loan Bank Board, and
Horace Russell, general counsel for the
board. The league whose convention
they will address Is the national trade
association Of the building and loan
business. Between $500 and 5000
managers Of home mortgage institu-
tionS will attend the sessions, hundreds
Of whom are scheduled to arrive two
days ahead Of time for the building and
loan assembly at the Worlds Fair.
All Phases to Be Discussed.
Mr.. Whitlock said that the conven-
ton, which celebrates the anniversary
OF the leagues founding in this city in
1892, will cover the full scope of ma
tional economic measures as well as
the practical side of business for the
building and loan executive. Chair
man Stevenson is scheduled to discuss
U ~ nd ,icfr ny1' &c
plan for Strengthening out the knots in
the home-owner's present and future
debt structure, the progress of the per-
manent Federal Home Loan Bank sys-
tenn and the activities of the emergency
institution. the Home Owners Loan
Corporation. Mr.. Russell will take up
the third phase of the Roosevelt pro-
gram for provision of more adequate
home financing. the Federal Savings
and Loan Association.
The national recovery act, the Fed
eral securities act. business conditions
affecting building and loan associations,
advisable advertising programs for
financial institutions, steel housing,
home taxation, and economic policies
for building and loan associations will
be central points of the convention
discussion.
The Executive Committee Of the
league, consisting Of one member from
each State, in addition to the past
presidents and current officers and
board OF directors of the organization,
will have an all-day session the day
before the convention. They will hear
reports from some 19 different commit
tees which have been doing research
and correlation on home finance for the
past IL months
Evening star., 1933-09-02
BUILDING UPKEEP
HELD INVESTMENT
Paint and Varnish Officials
Cite Advantages to
Property Owners.

Protection against obsolescence Is q
new conception of building maintenance
that has grown out of the era Of eco
nomic stress, leaders of the American
paint, varnish and lacquer products in
dustries point out
Attention to the deteriorating part of
building investments-the superfilialities
the accessories and the various services
constitute a factor Of increasing sig
nificance in the retention of a struc-
lures earning power, owners and man
ayers have discovered.
Outstanding among the elements of
maintenance is one which in most cases
is payable out of current income and
has for its primary goal the increasing
OF buildings rentability and the hold
ing onto tenants. It may be called
supplementary modernization and COW
ers painting, redecorating, reflnishing
floors and placing new lighting fixtures
hardware and other touch-up work.
The owner of a store, apartment
hotel. industrial building or other prop
erty," says Charles w. Eastwood of Prov
idence, R. l., chairman of the Save the
Surface campaign, has much to gain
or lose at this time, depending on the
way in which he treats his building in
veStment. Either he can permit his
property 10 appreciate through neglect
or delay or he can restore and increase
Its value by repair and modernization. ="
In any renovizing operation. it is con-
servatively estimated. repainting and re-
decorating should constitute division
equal in importance to a third of the
entire moderniZation program.
In redecorating building attention
should be directed particularly to i'm
provement of the light-ref1ecting quail
ity of walls and ceilings, as we'll as the
elimination of extraneous ornamental
1tion, unnecessary holdings, etc, mod
eriZation authorities declare. Corridors
should be painted and dressed up and
doors. woodwork and other surfaces re-
finished
1t has been found that in no aspect
of building operation is there better
opportunity to satisfy the tastes Of dis
eliminating tensnts than in the artistic
treatment of Office units. The space is
sunquestionably rendered more inviting
to the prospective tenant through use
of new and pleasing effects rather than
customary standard colors and treat
mentS.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
c4long
Realty
R0w
w WASHINGTON realtors have
enjoyed vacations and week
wv ends at resorts, but the past
Summer has found many Of

w WASHINGTON realtors have
enjoyed vacations and week
wv ends at resorts, but the past
Summer has found many Of
them busily engaged in Or
ganization activities as well as their
own business affairs.
The Appraisal Committee Of the
Washington Real Estate Board has
been steadily at work during the Sum-
mer season. Members Of this group
are Clarence Dodge, Harold E. Doyle,
Med. Shea, r. Marbury Stamp and
Charles H. Tompkins.
Another committee, one appointed to
study codes proposed to the National
Recovery Administration, has spent
many hours in following developments
in that field. Members of this group,
named by H. Clifford Bangs, president
Of the Washington board, are j. F. M.
Bowie, former president of the board,
who Is an official Of the H. l.. Rust
Co.; James Med. Shea, F. Wallace
Stoever, Francis Murray, Frank Bell
(B. F. Saul Coz and Mr.. Bangs.
The board of directors Of the Wash
ington board also has been active in
recent months in handling affairs con-
corning the organization. In addition
W MI. odI18S, IIlc IuculUtIS dIc M. Z =.
Candy. William ]. Father, jr.; Theo-
Livingston, Earl NJ Macintosh, John
T. Meany, IF. Eliot Middleton. A. N.
Miller, Percy H. Russell, H. L. Rust
E. L. Sandoz. James P. Schick and
Waverly Taylor.
Clarence Dodge. vice president and
treasurer Of Weaver Bros, left this
week for a vacation at Spring Lake
N. J.
Carl w. Hawkins, who has had long
experience as a real estate developer,
has become associated with the Wash
ington firm Of Realty Associates, Inc.
in its sales department. Mr.. Haw-
in real estate development activities
at Miami, Fla.. for 10 years, later en-
gaging in similar business at Hopewell,
Va, during the past six years.
James D. Carpenter Of the staff of
Realty Associates. Inc, is spending a
two-week vacation at the Century of
Progress Exposition at Chicago and Wis
iting relatives in Ohio. He will return
soon.
William ]. Middleton, formerly as
sociated with the firm of Higbie. Rich
ardson g. Franklin, Inc, has joined the
staff Of the rental department Of Wea-
yer Bros.
E. B. Shaver. secretary Of william
H. Saunders Co., realtors, returned to
work this week following vacation
spent at Atlantic City, N. ].
Charles M Marcellino has become
associated with the Office Of Carl G.
Rosinski. Miss Elise r. Cotter OF the
Rosinski staff has returned from q va
cation in New England States.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
BUSINESS PROPERTY
IS REPORTED SOLD
Investor Buys Corner Store Build.
ing at Fifth and Kennedy
Streets.

The sale of business property at the
southeast corner of Fifth and Kennedy
streets for Mrs. Louise A. Anselmo to
local investor who will hold the prop
erty as an investment was reported to-
day by the office of Shannon g. Luchs
Co.
The property is improved by large
corner store building. occupied by an
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. The con-
sideration in the sale was reported to
be $17,500.
Gibson Maxwell has purchased from
Robert D. Suter the three-story brick
dwelling at 313 M street. Shannon g.
Luchs Co. reports The consideration
was reported to be $4,000.
Mrs. Vera Livesey has purchased
from Harry Cohen as an investment
the two-story brick residence at 533
Newton street, the same office reports
Evening star., 1933-09-02
A. c. H0UGHTON NAMED
TO APPRAISERS COUNCIL
Named Member Of Governing Body
of American Institute at
Chicago.

A. C. Houghton of this city has been
named a member of the governing
council of the American Institute of
Real Estate Appraisers for the year
1884, according to information from
Chicago.
Philip w. Kniskern of New York was
reelected president of the institute
and Joseph B. Hall of Cincinnati, Ohio
vice president. Other members of the
governing council include the following:
Harry E. Gilbert, Baltimore, Md: /:
Samuel c. Kane, Philadelphia, Pa:
Norman L. Newhall, Minneapolis,
MINI; E. L. Ostendorf, Cleveland,
Ohio; Fenwick B. Small, Brooklyn
N Y; Frank H. Taylor. East Orange,
N. j.: Ralph D. Baker, Camden, N. j.;
j. w. Cree. jr., Pittsburgh. Pa: Joseph
B. Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio; Joseph w.
Hannauer. ST. Louis, Mo-; Mark Levy,
Chicago, Ill; Cyril r. DeMara. Ham
ilton, Ontario. Canada: Peter Hanson,
Glendale, Calf; Philip w. Kniskern,
New York. N. Y; j. Alvin Register,
Jacksonville, Fla; Cuthbert E. Reeves,
Buffalo. N Y; Maurice F. Reidy,
Worcester, Mass; Henry G. zander,
Chicago, Ill.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
TAX DELINQUENCIES GAIN
AS GERMANS FAIL TO PAY
State Continues to Take Over More
and More Properties as Owners
Abandon Them.

The number of properties, both
vacant and improved. falling into the
possession of the state because Of tax
delinquencies is increasing in Ger
many, it is reported from Berlin.
At recent auction sale by the
state, So buildings in Berlin were dis
posed of to the highest bidders. These
buildings Included % urban residences,
4 store and apartment buildings, !
garage and apartment building, 2
Suburban residences and Office build
ing.
In most instances, the buildings
were owned by persons living outside OF
Germany, who had bought them dur
ing the imitation period, then, after
the stabiization of the mark, mort
gagged them, and finally abandoned
them, because taxes and vacancies
made further possession Improbable
Evening star., 1933-09-02
SHUTTER SCREEN POPULAR

A popular type screen that appeared
recently is the shutter screen. 1t looks
much like the narrow window shutters
that were an inevitable accompaniment
to the small-paned windows of white
Colonial houses. But it's used now in
the living room, bed rooms or foyer Of
the smart modern apartment.
Painted pure white. or any Of the
pastel shades, the shutters may extend
the full length of the screen or there
may be a solid wooden section about
"a inches deep beneath them, reaching
to the floor. They may be had unfin-
ished also.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

Park Terrace Homes are
built on the last available
ground in lovely Mount Pleas
ant. When these homes are
gone, there will be no more.
Mount Pleasant on its high,
cool elevation overlooking
Rock Greek Park toward
Wardman Park, the Shoreham
and the National Cathedral
ideally situated in the very
center Of the splendid North
west in-town residential Sec
tion-convenient to two car
lines and one bus line, with
the internationally famous
Embassy Row. for its neigh
Dor, built around the finest
and most distinguished group
of churches, schools, markets,
shops and Libraries in the
Capital, right at the entrance
to Rock Greek Park with its
bride paths, tennis courts,
golf courses and delightful
grounds for family picnics =.
Mount Pleasant, for twenty
years the acknowledged de luxe
section, will be entirely built
up and entirely occupied.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

~HARLES H. HILLEGEIST. who
has been associated with the
firm for eight years as sales
~ manager, has been appointed
vice president of W. c. &
A. NJ Miller, Washington realtors and
developers. it was announced today.
In addition to his work In the real
estate business, Mr.. HillegeiSt has been
active in civic and other organizations
during his many years of residence
here He is vice president of the Lions
Club. member of the Congressional
Country Club. the National Press Club,
the Potomac Boat Club. the Washington
Chamber OF Commerce and the Board
of Trade.
Mr.. Hllegeist has served as the
chairman of the sale managers division
of the Washington Real Estate Board.
He is member of the executive COM
mittee of the Quentin Roosevelt Post
of the American Legion, which he
helped to organize in 1919. He served
two terms as commander of the post
and has been vice commander of the
District of Columbia Department Of the
Legion. He is a member of the Ma
sonic fraternity and now is q member
of the Washington Committee of the
N. r. A.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Prime Coat Needs Care.

In cases where only two coats OF
paint are planned for the exterior Of
the house, the printing coat should be
laid on as carefully as the second coat,
since it is impossible to cover zigzag
brush marks with single coat. Three
coats will insure a better finish.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Upper Story Leaks.

g. have been having trouble in the
upper story of my house, which is OF
masonry on the first floor and timbered
on the second floor, the heavy rains
recently having caused it to leak. what
can I do about this?-R. E. T.
through a timber exterior wall usually
can be traced back to faulty construc-
tion at the outset. A thorough inspec-
ton by a competent contractor would
Evening star., 1933-09-02
81 Units in Association.

A national organization Of the paint
and varnish industry recently was
formed in Czechoslovakia. being estab-
lished for the purpose Of exchanging
mutual experience in credit extension
work and sales organization. The num-
ber of producers joining the association
was 61
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Pretzel Bakers Rushed.

ST LOUIS CP.-Literally millions Of
pretzels are being turned out daily in
st. Louis since the return of 80 beer
in many States. Pretzel bakers here
reported they would not be able to
catch up with orders before Fall.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
"Sweating" Walls.

q. How can walls be treated so as to
prevent sweating on interior sur
faced. A. S. ,,-.
A. Conditions other than leaks
through mortar joints or around win-
dow frames may cause dampness on
the inside surface of exterior walls
Frequently caused by the condensation
of moisture from the air in the room
on the cold surface Of the plaster, this
dampness may have damaging effect
on wallpaper or other wall decorations.
Insulating properly during construction
could have prevented this. However,
after the house is built. the simplest
wav to treat walls to make them
warmer and prevent sweating is to nail
Turing strips over the old plaster. then
apply new lath and plaster, insulating
board or insulating material and wall
board.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Door Check Has No Springs.

A new compact, pneumatic check for
screen and light storm doors discon-
meets from the lamb when the door
opens, permitting free outward swing.
It has no adjusting screws or springs.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Assigning a Lease.

@. Is 1t possible for a tenant to as
sign his lease to another willing to as
sumo 1t under the same arrangements
H. g. H.
A. Unless specifically stipulated
otherwise in the lease contract, 1t is
nermissible for a tenant to assign his
lease. However, the original tenants
obligations under the lease continue
until its term has expired, even though
1t has been assigned to another.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Real Estate Question Box
Answers to Queries How to Administer First Aid
to the Ailing House and Other Problems.
EDITED BY VINCENT TUTCHING.

reveal lust how much work would be
necessary. However, it would be well
to look for cracks, separations and
loose boards, which might admit mols-
ture. A plastic cement of some sort,
such as putty, might be useful to fill
holes, and boards should be nailed
tight. Painting also helps withstand
the rain.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Stains on Washb0wl.

@. How can I remove rust stains on
my washbowl caused by dripping
water?-M. A. S.
A. If your bowl is Of china, these
stains can easily be removed by any
acid cleanser. For enameled iron or
other material likely to be affected by
acid, plumbing fixture dealers provide
specially treated rubbing paper, some
thing like emery cloth, which is suit
able to use on any type of plumbing
fixture
Evening star., 1933-09-02

SOME OF THE FEATURES -
. Large Step Down Living Room
. Unusually Spacious Dining Room with
3 Windows
. Daylight Superb Kitchen with Windows
. Commodious Bed Rooms G with cross ven-
tiiation)
. Hollywood Tile Baths, one with Mirror Wall
and Health Scale
. Maids Room or Den
. Built-in Heated Garage
0 Many other exclusive features you should see
COMPARE these remarkable
features with any other
homes in Washington
and you will be convinced
Evening star., 1933-09-02
In the Heart of
Mt. Pleasant,
Overlooking
Beautiful Rock
Creek Park
Open Saturday,
Sunday and Monday
Exhibit Home
Goth and Park Road

DIRECTIONS
Out 10th Street or Mt. Pleas
ant to Park Road and 60 west
down Park Road to 10th
Street (Walbridge Place..
Finest location in town.
Evening star., 1933-12-31


Out in the United States, where
men and women are privileged to
vote, the good citizen will be found
to be casting his ballot both at the
primary and at the election He
huence for fair elections and just
laws and their impartial enforce
mant.
Here at the National Capital.
where men and women are denied
that fundamental American privilege
of the ballot and where representa-
tive government does not exist. good
citizenship finds its opportunity in
another direction. Here the neigh
borhood citizens associations are the
nearest approach to participation
in the affairs of the community. the
State and the Nation. In this gov
ernment by petition and protest
there is the greatest need for these
unsatiSfylng powers being exercised
in the most intelligent and organ
lied manner. In these groups neigh
borhood and community problems
are studied and proper petitions and
protests formulated for presentation
to those who govern us without our
consent.
With only this outlet for the indi-
vidual citizen performing his civic
duty it would appear to be the duty
OF every one who considers himself
or herself good citizen to begin
the new year by enrolling as a men,
Evening star., 1933-12-31
CONTROL OF LIQUOR
STUDIED IN COUNTY
BY a Stan Correspondent of The Star.

BY . stan Correspondent Of The Star.
CLARENDON. Va, December 30
Arlington County's large number Of
civic organizations are all awaiting ac-
tion by the Civic Federation on the
legislation which will be recommended
for the forthcoming session of the
General Assembly.
The civic organizations, particularly
the federation, have always played q
large part in the legislation especially
affecting the county, but this year find
| themselves faced with State problems
of sufficient interest to overshadow
| those of purely local interest.
I 1t is expected that every civic body
! eSted in the liquor control plan for the
State, especially as to how it will affect
Arlington County
Until recently the liquor control plan
had not been announced, but now that
| the civic bodies have the proposed bill
before them they are in position to
give it careful study and to instruct
Arlington Countys representatives in
the General Assembly as to any safe
guards they would like inserted before
the measure comes up for final passage.
All organizations are virtually as
sured as to the legalization of liquor
at this session, so are being urged to
direct their attention solely to the
effect which the sale Of liquor will have
on Arlington County.
The decision as to whether there will
be an election on local option lies al
most entirely with the civic bodies,
hence their reaction to the, proposed
plan is being awaited by local officials.