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The Washington times., 1934-02-24
TRA|N|NGURGED.
FOR LOAN MEN

Tightening up the professional
standards Of building and loan
association workers by increased
emphasis upon education for the
job will be one of the objects
of the annual midwinter confer
ence of the American Savings,
Building and Loan Institute, in
Chicago, February 1924, accord
ing to A. D. Theobold, director
of education and research for the
organization.
Among the speakers for the
conference will be Philip Lieber,
Shreveport, La, president of the
United States Building and Loan
League; Joseph j. Schroeder,
executive secretary of the Chicago
Chapter of the American Institute
of Banking; C. Harry Winners,
president of the Building and
Loan Institute; w. R. Gibbon, of
Los Angeles, and Charles F. AXt-
mann, of Youngstown, Ohio, vice
presidents, and Mr.. Theobald.
The institute has chapters in
60 cities, and the trustees at the
conference will grant charters to
several new chapters organized in
the past few weeks.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
UPSN|NC HERE,
SAYS REALTOR
", {. MILLER
4,OOO,OOO Families in Doubled
Up Quarters Beginning to
UnSCrambIe, He Says

"The year 1888 undoubtedly
marked the low point in real es-
tate activity, and from that
point we most certainly now are
in the ascendant. We can look
forward with hope to the be-
ginning of long term up-swing,
the beginning Of a new real es-
tate cycle"
This was the prediction made
by President w. c. Miller in his
final report to the National AS
ISOLATION at the Coral Gables
meeting. AS a basis for this pre-
diction, Mr.. Miller cited these
facts:
"The four million families liv-
ing in dOubled-up quarters are
beginning to unScramble: those
quarters considered unfit for
human habitatiOn and housing
three million Of our people are
being torn down TO an appreci-
able degree; the one million new
families in the past three years
are looking for homes; the 500
miIIiOn-dOlIar fire loss is taking
its toll Of residential property;
of the 30 million buildings in
the United States, the average
life of which is so years, 6OO,-
900 wear out annually, and for
the past four years they have
not been replaced.
Vacancies are being alb
sOrbed; in st. Louis the rate of
absorption TO: two rec emit
months was more rapid than
that which followed the
war. Madison, Wis, found re-
Gently that One-third of the
city's vacancies in single family
units and One-half Of the apart
ment vacancies have been taken
up since May. Denver, Colo.
finds residential vacancies 13 per
cent smaller than a year ago.
These cities are typical of the
entire nation.
"The planning division of the
NRA in a recent report eSti-
mated that required cOnStruc-
ton for 1894 and 1885 was Az
billion dollars. This study eSti-
mated present actual shortage
of Single-family residences at
800, OOO."
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
RAPS
LAND TAXES

The present real estate tax
system was characterized by
Walter w. Rose, prominent Flor
ida realtor and State senator. as
not only unfair but uneconomic,
in his address before the Coral
Gables meeting Of the National
Association of Real Estate Boards
Senator Rose said, in part:
1--WE will never get tax re-
lief for real estate by simply
arguing the unfairness of the
present tax system. The man
who pays no taxes is little in
terested in the fairness or un-
fairness of the system if the
change in that system will re-
quire him to pay taxes that
he is not now called upon to
pay.
1--WE must sell the public on
the fact that the present tax
structure is not only unfair but
economically unSOund. History
will prove that business in gen.
eral is tremendously affected
by an active or inactive real
estate market"
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
FEE-FOR-A-J JOB
PROTEST GAINS

Plans of Commissioner George
E. Allen to eliminate agencies
charging fees for finding jobs
for the unemployed have the
whole-hearted support of the Bet
ter Business Bureau.
Louis Rothschild, director Of
the bureau, has declared that
swindling of unemployed persons
seeking work honestly should not
be tolerated. Referring to Com
missioner Aliens plan, he said:
'Tt is exceedingly gratifying
to the Better Business Bureau
to note from the newspapers
your plans to protect the public
against questionable and i'm
proper employment agencies,
and 1 hasten to assure you Of
our support and cooperation in
this program"
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
NeU Deal Affects
Decoration in Home

The new deal in home decora-
ton will take on the colors of
security and greater peacefulness,
according to Joseph Eckart, Of
ficer of the international Society
of Master Painters and Decora-
tors.
The postwar era, the jazz age,
with their exciting colors and
gariSh novelties, are out of date,
Mr.. Eckart believes, and subdued
human emotions, Subdued colors
in the home, will reflect the tran
Sition into recovery,
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
Experienced Painters
Save Much Expense

Special painting problems that
endanger the protection of prop
erty should have the attention
and advice of an experienced
painter. An experienced paint
er" is described as an individual
who knows paints, understands
what each type and grade Of
paint can and cannot do, is
capable of determining whether
or not surface is in proper
condition to be painted, and in
addition is familiar with the
proper methods for applying paint
to achieve satisfactory results.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24

beautifully fur J. Charles Shapiro
nished, contains six rooms, a
sensational new type bathroom,
a fine recreation room with fire
place and built-in garage.
The exterior Of the home is Of
a pleasing architectural design
in textured brick, with a wide,
covered concrete porch extending
entirely across the front Of the
house.
The home is entered through
a vestibule with convenient guest
wrap closet at one side, and the
large studio living-roor- is espe-
cially attractive with its beamed
ceiling, and beautiful Italian fire.
place.
An exceptionally graceful stair
way with ornamental iron balus-
trade leads to the second floor
and lends charm to this room.
The dining room is spacious and
one of the step-up type and con-
tains a lovely suite of modern din
ing room furniture.
The modern electric health
kitchen is said to contain nearly
a thousand dollars worth of fix
lures and appliances, and brings
EXPLANATIONS of delight from
every woman visitor because of
it's beauty and convenience. The
latest modern electric range, cleo
trio refrigerator and electric con-
venience outlets, together with
the modern cabinets, indirect
lighting and model sink, make
this one of the most compact
and delightful kitchens that it is
possible to conceive.
The basement recreation room
is an exceptionally fine club
room, with it's brick fireplace and
furnishings. While the rest of the
basement contains the laundry,
toilet, modern hot water heating
plant and built-in, heated garage.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
Coke Has Advantages
For Domestic Heating

Coke. as a domestic fuel, has
a number of advantages over
both hard and soft coal, ton for
ton giving more heat than an
thracite and being easier to
ignite, besides being much cleaner
to handle and giving off little
smoke.
1t is easy to fire, a bed of
about Is inches giving the best re-
suits, and needs very little draft
after once started. The fuel bed
should never be stirred, and the
fire should be cleaned in the
morning. .One-half to Pinch size
is best suited for furnaces, boilers
and stoves, / u to 4 inches for open
CRATES. Ashes should not be al
lowed to accumulate in the ash
pit.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
PAY GUT PEN
IS SPURNED

Here's one for curio collectors!
During the course of a lengthy
address to the Senate, recently
Senator Arthur Robinson (RD OF
Indiana, in condemning the pro-
visions of the economy bill, as,
serted:
''Mr. President, you are per
fectly familiar with the fact
that whenever an important
measure passes Congress, many
members Of the Senate and
many members of the House go
trOOping up to the White House
to claim the pen that signed the
act. No great crowd went
charging to the White House to
get the pen that signed this
(the economy law.
mo, Mr.. President; not a
member of either body wanted
to claim that pen; and among
all the pens Of the earth, this
pen is the pariah. 1t still goes
about unclaimed"
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
George Washington Called
Pioneer in Home Repair

George Washington, Father of
His Country, was also father of
home renovizers, and for almost
20 years of his life supervised
alterations, repairs and upkeep
painting on his Mt. Vernon
home, according to the February
issue of Home and Field" which
is combined with House Beauti-
full"
Describing Washington's con-
slant interest in "modernization,"
the magazine says:
"Mt. Vernon, then (1S52)
was simply a stOry-and-a-half
house on the banks of the
Potomac, passed to him by in
heritance.
"He was 20, and more inter-
eSted in a dead Indian than a
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
F|N|SHRENEWS
OLD WOODS

Old furniture that has grown
shabby may easily be restored to
its original beauty by a renewal
of the natural wood finish, says
Mary A.. Covert, home manage
ment specialist at South Dakota
State College.
The old finish should first be re-
moved with paint or varnish re-
mover. Sand the wood until it
feels smooth and satiny. Wipe off
all dust and apply a mixture Of
two parts boiled linseed oil and
one part turpentine with a soft
cloth. Heat the mixture in pan
of hot water. All excess oil should
be wiped off Immediately with a
dry cloth. After 48 hours the proc
ess should be repeated until the
wood will absorb no more oil. Rub
the wood we'll after each oiling.
The oil brings out the beauty Of
the wood and enriches its color by
darkening it. On some woods the
color becomes too dark if enough
oil is applied to fill the pores.
These woods should be oiled only
to the desired color and a mixture
of one part white shellac to one
part denatured alcohol should be
applied. When this is dry, rub the
wood with fine sandpaper to re-
move the surface Shellac.
Finish the wood by rubbing with
a small amount of wax in some
cheesecloth. Let the wax stand
for 10 minutes and then polish
the wood with soft piece of flan-
mel. Several coats of wax may be
needed to give the desired finish.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
NEW BUNGALOW
ON DISPLAY
TODAY
Charming Brick Home Opened
BY Goss Realty Co.
and J. S. Eaton

A beautiful new brick bungalow
with Bangor slate roof is being
placed on display today by GosS
Realty Company. S. Eaton
Sales Department, at 1913 Under
wood St. N. w.
This charming little home has
lust been completed by j. c.
Price, we'll known washington
builder, and contains five rooms
a tiled bath and finished attic
and is erected on large lot IN
a fine residential neighborhood.
Large Rooms
The living room is we'll pro-
portioned. being IA feet 5 inches
by is feet, with plenty Of windows
and a handsome brick fireplace.
An arched doorway leads to the
bright dining room which is II
feet by IL feet. In the rear OF
the dining room is most modern
and delightful kitchen 10 feet 6
inches by 10 feet, with big Kohler
sink with built-in dish spray and
double drain boards, wonderful
large built-in cabinets. electric re-
frigeration, console gas range and
electric clock, and floored with IN
laid linoleum cemented to felt.
Two bright bedrooms Is feet by
IA feet, with cross ventilation,
ample furniture and closet space
and beautiful hardwood floors,
will he found in the rear of the
home, entrance to which is gained
through a service hall at the rear
of the living room.
This home contains a really
beautiful bath in colored tile. with
the latest fixtures and built-in
tub and shower. which is also en-
tered through the service hall.
Has FlOored Attic
A stairway leads to a bright.
floored attic Is feet wide by SO
feet long finished in Celotex, and
which can be used for an extra
bed room or recreation or play
room.
An enormous basement with
plenty of easement windows, light
and dry, contains the latest mod
ern hot water heating plant, ex-
ira toilet, laundry trays and coal
room.
The house is beautifully pa
pered in washable, panelled wall
paper, has waterproof waxed
hardwood floors, concealed cop
per radiation, washable Tontine
window shades, polished brass
lighting fixtures, all window
frames painted before being in
stalled, all openings weather.
stripped and screened and the
kitchen has Keystone cabinets
and Sanitas side walls.
The handsomely Handicapped lot
is 40 by 10 feet deep and con-
tains fine detached garage.
This attractive home exhibit
will be open for inspection today
and throughout the week, both
day and evening and may be
reached by driving out Eighth St.
N. w. to Underwood st. and right
to the home.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
Carpenter Building
Is 'HQppu Medium

The Carpenters Building, Tenth
and H Streets Northwest, repre-
sents the happy medium between
that old-fashioned, out-of date
and unsightly antique sometimes
used for offices, and the ornate
structure so popular in the lush
days, which reSembled a movie
palace more than anything else.
The Carpenters Building is an
office building ideally suited to
meet today's conditions. It IS
good looking, modern in every re-
spect, in a good neighborhood, but
there is no premium for gee
gaws". no useless gim- cracks.
Located on two important streets,
and served by car and bus lines,
the vicinity is. nevertheless, free
from traffic congestion.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
Auto improvement
To Benefit Farmers

Recent Improvements in the
automobile industry are expected
to benefit the farmer directly
by providing a market for large
part of his corn crop. The lac
quer and lacquer thinner used
in painting automobiles this year
are made from alcohol products
distilled in the heart of the West
ern corn belt from American
grown corn. A single automo-
bile manufacturer estimates his
production during the next month
will consume nearly $4,000 bushels
of corn, with a yearly estimate
set at half a million bushels.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24

house. Five years later, how
ever, he had become engaged to
Martha Gusts and his attitude
changed. So, too, did Mt.
Vernon, with a second story and
much renovation.
Cup went the roof. 1t was
now a twO-stOry-and-attic Struc-
ture. The foundations and
chimneyS were rebuilt with
bricks fired on the place. New
shingles were laid. The old
exterior boards were replaced
with new ones beveled to re-
sembIe cut stone, and the whole
was painted white. The final
steps brought a pair of wings
to the ends, a broad pillared
pOrticO across the east front
and new Outbuildings beyond"
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
Farmers Convention
In Annual Session

1.-THE Farmers Convention of
Sandy Spring" reported to be the
oldest farm organization in the
United States, will hold its sixty
second annual meeting in the
Sherwood High School in Sandy
Spring, today. Senator Patrick
McCarran, of Nevada, Representa-
tive Hatton Summers, of Texas,
and w. Anderson, Montgomery
county farm agent, will speak.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
100000 HOMES
IN j. 8. NEED
RENOV|Z|NG
Neglected Properties Should
Be Aided; Spend 500 on
Each, Architects Urge

The expenditure of 500 on each
of the 100000 neglected" homes
of the country is urged by Arthur
B. Heaton, of the Washington
Chapter of the American Institute
of Architects, as ready and ef-
fective means Of speeding general
recovery. Mr.. Heaton advocates
a national "renovize" campaign to
put men back to work and to
quicken the pace of industry. Homo
moderniZation m owe m IS in
Washington and Philadelphia have
been successful, he points out,
and he explains:
"The renOviZe campaign Of
Philadelphia, one of the largest.
increased employment there 20
per cent, while employment in
other locations went down. The
small campaign in Washington
added Fl per cent to repair per-
mitS in comparison with the
same period Of the previous year.
And both Of these campaigns
were conducted in very Distress
ing times.
NRA URGES PLAN !
loan corporations, bank&
and the Government are stress
ing the worth of this movement
and are urging people to put
forth every effort to renOvize at
this time. The National RecOv-
cry Administration strongly rec
Ommends the policy, and the
Home Loan Bank Act provides
for loans for mOderniZatiOn,
ct is almost incOnceivabI0
what can be done with old, out
of date properties.
'MOSt owners do not reali10
that with small expenditure
beautiful homes can be made
from such structures.
"ThiS has been brought before
the public in demonstration Of
the Shanty which was rebuilt ON
a public square near the center
of the city in Washington.
WHAT CAN BE DONE
"Many thOusa sands went
through this house and marveled
at it's nominees, yet it was made
out of a mere shell which was
much worse than one would Or
dinariIy have for remOdeling.
"There are many new devices
and appliances which we can
adapt to our old hOmeS-they
can be repaired as to woodwork:
painting should be done at least
every three years to protect from
deterioration; heating and
plumbing should be kept up for
economy; and insulation should
be studied for comfort, in both
summer and winter, as well a.
for saving of fuel"
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
Proper Paint Works
Wonders With Home

Color, cleverly handled, is a
better magician than the late
Houdini when it comes to hiding
architectural faults inside and
outside the home, according to
Lonore Kent, writing in Color
Magic" She says:
"A dark room can be made
brig h ter, sunless room
warmer, a dismal room cheerful
all with the correct use of
color. Painted in the proper
tints and tones, bulky houses
can be made trimmer, and
small houses made to look
larger"
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
81 Schools Enlist
In OratOru Contest

Rev. Sheldon Kelly, general
chairman of the committee in
charge, has announced that 81
schools have registered for t h e
second annual oratorical contest
sponsored by the Catholic Univer-
sity Conference of the Catholic
Students Mission Crusade.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
LIFE OF PAINT COAT

The life of paint coating Ii
said to depend upon three things:
the quality of the paint, its APP
plication, and the conditions To
which it is exposed. A good
paint, we'll applied to a frame
house and exposed to ordinary
weather conditions should pro-
tect the surface adequately for
from three to five years.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
FALL PROVES FATAL

Alexander Murphy. 81, colored.
of the first block N st. S. w., died
today in Casualty Hospital from
injuries received yesterday when
he fell down a flight of stairs
while visiting in a home in the
first block N st. S. E.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24

tereSted visitors
each day and
e v e n / n G
throughout the
week. It is one
of six built in
this location by
]. Charles Sha-
piro, Inc, three
of which were
sold in record
time because of
their many out
standing t e a
lures.
TIL e model
home, which is
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
CUBAN GIRLS RIOT

SANTIAGO, Cuba, Feb. "a
(U.SD.-One soldier was wounded
here today as troops dispersed a
student demonstration. An army
captain was badly mauled by
group of young girls.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24

"Help" "HeIp" "Help" How
you couldn't render the service neceS.
Sary to relieve the situation? Keep in
formed as to dependable services avail
able at, moments notice read
the Business Service Directory of the
WANT AID SECTION of this newspaper.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
ARMY POSTS OPEN

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Jobs
for 1850 young men opened here
yesterday. The Army wants the
youths to fill a large quota for
service in Panama, Hawaii and
PhiliDpines.
The Washington times., 1934-02-24
ST UD|O HOMES
|NPETWORTH
OPEN
New Houses Designed to Lend
Hand of Convenience to
the Housewife

The new type studio home at
236 Emerson st. N. w, is being
inspected by large crowds of in.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-07

Bankers Trust declares IS cent regular
quarterly dividend payable July 3, to
stock of record June 12.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-07
93o-1932 Average. 100.
Bright Spots
(Bv Abbott. Hoppin & Col

Kresge May sales totaled S1i, $50, 34e
against S9.94l 023 for the same month OF
1888. Earnings for five months were SSH
769.077 as compared to S44. 421 .205 an in
crease of 1871 per cent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-07
Produce Markets

Denvereo In Indianapolis prices: Heavy
ers IL lbs. and over. i8c Leghorn broiiers
l2c; old roosters, &c., ducks and geese. &c.
old guineas, i5c; No. v strictlS fresh HSii
ttuli case, must eWigh lbs. grdss; a deduc-
nnqer % lps. will be made. Butter-No. l.
27d28c; No. 2, 25@26c. Butterfat. zoe.
Quoted by Wadley Company.
tBy United Press)
- CHICAGO, June 7. = Eggs : Market
fresh gEgad!sd hTSts, l5c; current reefs, Is
irsts so-siis score. 25& e2sc; :' firsts N So
so1z score, 22A @22 &c; seconds s6-s7fa
s soecf 2l 81 extras 81 score 2S
tralized. SO score. 23c; centralized. SO
score 22Ac. Poultry--Market firm; re-
ceiptS. 81 trucks; live hens 12lsc; geese.
Plymouth Rock. 24c; barebacks. 100 181ac;
ducks, spring, 11@131ac: Leghorn broilers
1 14@ Ice; springers. 2SQ24c; old ROSTERS
horns. 1874 @14c; Daisies. 1324@14c. Po-
T mapd and ttrading. light; market firm;
Supply moderate; demand and trading
good; market steady; Alabama Triumphs,
Si.6591.75 slightly decayed. -s1.5O@f So;
decayed, $1.50@1. go; Texas Triumphs
S1.65@l.75; Mississippi Triumphs, SITS;
California White Rose. s1,s5G2; Texas
1858: shipments. 923.
NEW YORK June 7.-Potatoes-Easy;
southern, ,$2.75@3; barrel; Maine, 1880
ESQ barrel Sweet ENTHUSIASTICALLY; Jer-
$1,000. Flour-Easy; springs, patents,
S765G7.95 barrel. Pork-Quiet: mess
S2025 barrel. Lard-Easy: middle west
spot, $5.lO@42O per 100 lbs. Dressed
ems, s@s1c; broilers, is@sIc:. capons, "a
@34c;, fowls 11@17c; ducks 11@14c; Long
Quiet; geese: S@7c; turkeys; ll0@15c;
capons, 22c; broilers, 14627c. Cheese
Firm: state whole milk fancy to specials
18919c; Young America. 1412c.
CLEVELAND. June -Butter-Market
firm; extras, 2sc; standards, 28c. Eggs
Market steady; extra white, 14c; current
steady colored fowls. lbs and over,
141aQ15c; broilers,. colored ordinary, $50
24c; old roosters, &c: ducks, white, lbs
and over 14M15c Potatoes-South Caro-
lima, S3.25035 so barrel
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-07
DEPOSITS IN FEDERAL
RESERVE BANKS GAIN
Private Accounts Increase
100000 in Week.
BIZ Times Special

By Times Special
CHICAGO, June IA sharp up
turn in deposits held by federal re-
serve member banks was made last
week, with a large portion of the
gain being made here and in New
York. The ninety-one cities report
ing increases of $10,O00,000 in gross
deposits and $97,000,00O in indivi-
dual accounts.
Nonmember banks deposits de-
clined $54,000,000 during the week,
with $23,000,000 of the figure being
accounted for in New York. Chicago
lost $1,O0000O in this division, and
interior banks accounted for the re-
naming $30,000,000.
Commercial credit expanded mod
estly, with business loans rising 3d.
100000, with $10,000,000 of the
amount being made in New York.
Loans on securities increased ST.
100000 in New York, $6,000,000 here
and remained unchanged elsewhere.
Government securities to the
amount of $12,0O0,OOO were bought
by New York and Chicago, but
other cities sold a like amount, leav-
ing the division unchanged. Hold
ings in other securities advanced
$28,000,000, New York accounting
for $13,OOOO0O and the interior for
the other $15,OOO,O0O with Chicago
reporting no change.