Evening star., 1933-02-22
'RENOv|z|NG' CHIEFS
TO MAP CAMPAIGN
Session Called Tomorrow on
Program to Arouse Home
Owners.
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Arlington County Chamber of Com
rnerce to give the proposal immediate
consideration was drawn up Tor ap-
,proyal by the leagues Central Commit
tee at a meeting next Tuesday. In urg-
ing the extension of the plan to Airing
ton County, DR.. Victor Meyers, presl-
dent of the league, declared it would
not only provide employment but I'M
prove the appearance Of the county.
Arthur B. Heaton. chairman OF the
Campaign Committee in the District,
today inspected an old dwelling that
had been offered for the public remod-
cling exhibition in front Of the new De-
partment of Commerce Building. De-
cision as to suitability of the house for
the novel experiment will be announced
later.
The committee plans to move a
dilapidated house to plot on the park
ing IN front of the building, conduct
an architectural competition for its re-
modelling and then proceed with the
actual reconstruction and redecoration
of the dwelling as a demonstration OF
what can be achieved at reasonable cost.
The campaign meeting tomorrow will
be held in the Board of Trade rooms,
Star Building. at 4 o'clock, with Chair
man Heaton presiding.
Mr.. Heaton will address the Adver-
tising Club of Washington at the Raj
eigh Hotel Friday at 1890 o'clock on
the purposes of the drive. Howard w.
Berry, president of the club, has in
vited representatives of business and
the professions. who are not club mem
bers, to attend the luncheon meeting.
arrangements for giving wide publicity
to the campaign.
Calls on Owners Pride.
The campaign chairman today issued
the following statement:
Every owner Of property who has any
pride in its ownership should know that
1t Is a good business policy to keep that
property in good condition just as far as
he can, thus making for better value as
well as a public interest in the looks of
our city.
"As great many homes and business
buildings are built in boom times, be-
cause, of course, there is more money
available, values are based on these
boom-time prices. Thus every one
thinks that he has SO much involved in
It that he cannot go farther in these
times, but If the fact is brought home
that costs are now down to a level at
from 80 to go per cent lower than since
4the World War, We think a great many
will see that this 'Renovize Washington
campaign will not only benefit those
who 'renovize, but the unemployed as
well. A very important fact also is that
it will improve business conditions in
general.
"One of the most important items of
upkeep is paint-as many materials de-
teriorate if protection from the
weather is not kept in good condition,
and in the end it will cost much more
to replace than the cost of the paint.
Then there are other important items
In the makeup of q home which should
have constant care and upkeep, such
as plumbing, heating and electric work;
floors, cutters and downspouts; roofs
OF all classes (and this Is very impor-
tant) and many others.
Facts To be Broadcast.
''It Is the intention OF the 'Renovize
Washington Campaign Committee to
give the public through the press and
radio information on MANY subjects
pertaining to its home or business
building by some one who knows these
subjects, with the hope that 1t will
help many to decide to repair, remodel
and restore at today's bargain prices.
80 look around your home or busi-
ness property today and see II it does
not need repair or attention OF some
kind.
"It's good business for you and good
for business.
Delay no longer! Money invested In
the upkeep Of your home will 60 farther
now than since the war, and the banks
have come to your aid to do this now
flaa- Lad e. d. oetr
now you are helping yourself-and you
are helping others, which is the pri-
mary purpose of this campaign.
Think of the thousands Of carpen-
ters, painters, masons, plumbers, ETC.,
who, because OF the present day condi-
tions are out of work. You will be
helping to improve living and business
conditions and help to restore the
morale Of our CITY,"
Endorsed by Burkinshaw.
Widespread support for the renoviz-
ing plan was urged last night by Neil
Burhnshaw, former special assistant
to the Attorney General, in q radio talk
over Station VOL
The renoviZing plan Is an excellent
and practicable idea" Mr.. Burkinshaw
said. Execution Of this suggestion
prevents the physical deterioration Of
homes-always a costly loss to society
and assures the employment of thou
sands whose means of livelihood has
vanished in these hard times.
THE movement gains further dis
tinction by the tangible contribution
Of our public spirited local bankers.
They have given the project splendid
initial momentum by the formation of
. pool of $500, 900 available to the
citizens desirous OF participating"
Predicts Commentator
Mr.. Burknshaw predicted the plan
would receive public commendation.
1T will" he added. bring the neces-
stiles of life to thousands. The en-
HANGED purchasing power OF the en-
ployed must Immediately find reflection
in the business of local merchants.
More efforts of this character, sponsored
hy individual cities all over the coun-
try, will make measurable improve
ment in the condition that grips the
Nation.
This sort OF thought provides q
pleasing contrast to the boot strap
philosophy Of those who would depend
upon the Federal Government for
economic salvation. The Treasury
possesses no inexhaustible reservoir Of
currency to dispense. What is spent
must be replaced Indeed, our most
serious Government difficulty resides in
the task OF balancing the budget"