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The Washington times., 1937-08-21
HomeBuyer?s
Essential
Questions

When considering the purchase
of a home, there are questions
which the prospective buyer
should ask himself.
Is there much or little waste
floor space? Are the rooms ar
ranged so as &c provide ease of
circulation and privacy? Are
rooms Of adequate size and shape
for their intended purposes? Are
wall spaces Of such size and loca-
ton, and are doors, windows, and
radiators arranged so that suitable
furniture may be conveniently
placed? Has the interior plan
ming been accomplished so that
fullest advantage has been taken
Of preferable exposures, and has
ample natural light and ventila-
ton been provided? Are the
grounds so arranged as to con.
tribute to real living?
Another important aspect is the
degree Of adequacy and durability
Of the mechanical and conven-
fence equipment. This includes
the plumbing, heating and cleo.
trio systems and fixtures. While
a system may operate without diff
ficulty it is we'll to check the cost
Of operation and upkeep and bal
ance it against comfort and salts
faction.
The Washington times., 1937-08-21
CLOUSE SHOWING
new RESIDENCE

The Clouse Construction Com
pany today is exhibiting new
home at 1406 Flower Avenue, Sill.
yer Spring, Md, just completed
by them. Colonial in style, it is
situated in a highly restricted,
convenient neighborhood of nearby
Montgomery county.
The dwelling contains thre e
bedrooms and fully tiled bath
on the second floor, with a fin
ished attic above. The first floor
plan provides lavatory. while
the spacious living room has a
fireplace thanked by attractive
built-in bookshelves.
To view this property, drive out
Georgia Avenue to Silver Spring,
turning right on Sligo Avenue
(first avenue beyond viaduct) to
Saratoga Avenue. Here, bear left
again to Flower Avenue and left
to the property.
The Washington times., 1937-08-21
Home Comfort
Insulation Big Help
In Providing 1t

Comfort is one Of the most val
liable assets any house can have.
No matter how beautiful and arts
tic a dwelling may be, it must be
comfortable to be a real home.
Insulating material comes in q
variety of forms. There are various
types of fluffy rockwool, spun glass,
plaster or fiber boards, metallic
sheets, aluminium painted sheets or
boards, ground-up paper or wood
fiber, minerals and others. Some
insulation is in the form Of sheets,
others in bats and blankets, others
as a loose filler. It is up to each
home owner to select the material
that best fits his needs or his purse.
At one time insulation was re-
garded as an added cost in build
The Washington times., 1937-08-21
REALTY TRADE
SPECULATES ON
R. E. C. CHOICES
President Must Sign
Measure First
BY VINCENT TUTCHING
Real Estate Editor

Although the President has yet
to affix his signature to the bill
which will make a licensing of
realty brokers in the District a
law, speculation is already rife as
to who the District Commissioners
will appoint to the Real Estate
Commission.
One member Of this body, which
Is charged with the duty Of gov
erning the practices of the real
estate business in washington, IS
named by the legislation itself. He
is the District Tax Assessor. The
holder of that office at the present
time is Fred E. Allen, who will be
chairman ex-officio Of the COM
mission.
PAYS $40 A DAY
Under provisions of the act, not
more than one of the other two
members will be chosen from the
ranks of the real estate business
itself. To date, no names have
been mentioned along realty row,
as logical appointee to the post,
which pays $40 SeVen-hour day
for such time as is necessary to
serve, up to $4,000 a year.
The law is shaped after similar
regulation now in effect in more
than 80 States, although it's provi-
SionS in many respects is said to be
more stringent than most such
laws. This is perhaps because it
combines the best features of the
Real Estate Brokers Code, in eff
feet during MIRA days; the code of
ethics of the National Association
of Real Estate Boards and the
code of ethics of the Washington
Real Estate Board. The latter code
antedated that of the national
body, and is considered one of the
highest" in the business.
MUST PASS TEST
The brokers' license law will not
materially affect those already en-
gagged in business here, except that
it will prevent such practices as
offering prizes, conducting con-
tests. ETC., in connection with the
selling of houses. 1t is aimed at
the "fly-by-night" operator, who is
guilty of unethical and misleading
sales practices, designed to fleece
innocent home seekers.
Under the terms of the law, all
realty brokers and statesmen must
have licenses, the grant of which
is contingent upon their ability to
pass certain examinations as to
qualifications, etc.
The Washington times., 1937-08-21
Gay Bathrooms
More COIOrs Used
Than in Kitchens

The bathroom Is more colorful
than the kitchen, according to q
survey by the Bureau Of Standards
and the National Retail Dry Goods
Association.
The analysis shows that 1t takes
seven colors to meet the ordinary
demands for bathrooms, while six
are satisfactory for kitchens.
The seven most desired bath
room colors are white, bath green.
orchid, ivory, maize, bath blue.
and royal blue.
The six most popular kitchen
shades are white, kitchen green,
ivory, delphinium blue, royal blue.
and red.
The Washington times., 1937-08-21
Crumbling Piers
A Danger to Home

Piers which support a house or
porch should be examined occa-
sionally. It is well to see that
they are plumb and have not set
tied. If they are Of brick or tile
or concrete units, see that the
joints are not cracked and that
the mortar is solid in the joints.
Settling or crumbling piers will
cause settlement Of the house it.
self.
The Washington times., 1937-08-21

FRED ALLEN, District
Tax Assessor, who automati-
cally becomes head of the
commission which will adj
minister the new realty
brokers license law, which
now awaits only the Presi-
dents signature before be-
coming law. Two other men,
bers will be named
The Washington times., 1937-08-21
TIMES MODEL
HOME is SOLD;
STILL ON VIEW
Dwelling To Be Open
All Next Week
By VERONICA WOODS

Sold!
But then, what else could one
expect? I'm talking about the
Times Model Home at 5000 Fifth
st. s. E., which is soon to become.
the home Of some happy family.
However, through the generoS-
ity of the new owner, the Pen
wood Corporation will continue to
display this home for another
week, so that the many Times
readers who are in search Of a
complete, small home, and haven't
seen this one, may do so. There
are several others in the same
development.
STAYS ON DISPLAY
Thus, this simple, well.planned
exhibition dwelling will stay on dis
play today, tomorrow and through
out the coming week, with repre-
sentatives in attendance to de-
scribe its many features.
It has been completely furnished
by ITilda Miller, so that you may
better appreciate it's possibilities
for comfortable living.
Stepping across its gracious
threshold, you enter a spacious liv-
ing room from which an attractive
staircase leads to the second floor.
The wide side porch is entered
through French windows. Adjoin-
ing the living room is the commo-
dious dining room and next to this,
the modern, step-saving kitchen.
TWO LARGE BEDROOMS
Upstairs you will find two large
bedrooms and a main bathroom
that is fully tiled and includes a
built-in shower, Closet space Is
ample and strategically located.
The Washington times., 1937-08-21

ing a home. Now most persons look
at it from the standpoint Of how
much it will save in fuel and add
in comfort. o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

One of the largest crowds In years Is expected to attend the annual Thanksgiving party, given under the auspices of the Holy Name society of st, Patrick's Church, an event to be held next Monday night, Nov ember 22nd, at the Lyceum. The traditional party will no doubt create wide interest, since as usual, friends of organization, members who re- side in other parishes, have been invited to be present.
 Arrangements for the party are in charge of Rev. William Wirkus chaplain, and Thomas Fitzmaurice president of the Holy Name unit assisted by a large group of mem- bers, and the women of the parish who will serve refreshments, The program includes bingo, the presen- tation of several turkeys.
 Also serving on the committee in charge are Mago Sheehan, Peter Fitzhenry, James Tyrrell, Michael Kitchen, Edward Dunphy, Joseph Dunn. Francis Hardy, Francis FitH- gerald, Edward Loftus, Joseph Hench, Andrew Broderlck, John Griffin, Lieut.. Col. William J Shanahan. Matt Dunphy, Myles Kelly. John Delaney Joseph Bowen William Dwyer Joseph Houlihan Michael Morrissey, James A. Phe- Ian, John B. Phelan, John A, Kelly John Frederick and Joseph Court AAy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
RCARADIO PROVES
 REDWOOD FEATURE
East Main Street Co. Out of High Rent District Is
 Displaying Many Values

The Redwood Furniture Company Is one of Waterbury's leading furni- ture stores and is located on East Main street, across from Crosby High School, out of the high rent district where the firm at the prcs- ent time is displaying many fine values in furniture and other house. hold needs,
 The Redwood Furniture Company was organized about seven years ago. The firm features the R. c. A, radio as well as fine furniture.
 All of the large stock on hand at the Redwood Furniture Company Is of the highest grade that money can buy. The other household ne- cesslties are also of popular make, The company brides itself on being in a position to offer the public of Waterbury such fine furniture ct
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

cause. Flames had eaten through the floor of the building M two places when flremen arrived. The entire amount of the damage was covered by insurance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
St. Patrick's Plans
 Thanksgiving Party
Annual Event of Holy Name Society Sure to Attract
 Many-L l. P. Club to Meet Tomorrow Night
BROOKLYN NEWS

The many friends of Mrs. John s, Staneslow, who Is well-known in this district, especially among the Lithuanian population, will be In. terested to learn of her entrance into politics. Mrs. Staneslow, 0 resident of Prospect was one of the most enthusiastic campaigners throughout Brooklyn and Town Plot In the interest of the local merit system committee.
 Last night while attending e meet ing of the school board of Prospect, Mrs. Staneslow vigorously opposed a movement to bring about religious training in the rural schools for a period of one hour each week. The suggestion was first made to this board of school commissioners by Rev. Bernard Butcher of St, Mary's Church In Union City, who ! has been appointed to lead the Catholic population of Prospect in efforts for the erection of St. An thony's Church.
 l.. I. P. Club
 The regular monthly meeting of the Lithuanian Independent Politi- cal Club will take place tomorrow night at 48 Green street at 8 o'clock at which time plans will be dis" cussed for the program to be held January lSt In connection with open house ceremonies. Tho club will also vote upon plans for the 35th annual banquet which takes place January 23rd.
 Bowling Notes
 St. Joseph'S alleys, tonight!
 2 D. m.-Waterbury Sheet Metal league.
 8:30 p. m.--L. I. P. League.
 Tomorrow night:
 800 D. m.--Our Lady of Mt. Car mel Holy Name Society.
 Bazaar Opens
 Several hundred persons heralded tho opening of St, Joseph's Church annual bazaar which took place last night at the parish hall. The program will be carried on every night for the balance of the week, reopening next Wednesday night, remaining In operation until Satur- day, November 27th, when closing exercises arc planned.
 Those who attended last night wero highly pleased the hall being attraetively decorated and having many interesting concessions placed about. Refreshments were served and dancing enjoyed. Several of the parish societies will be represented at the affair tonight,
 Mt. Carmel Party
 Another. in tho series of weekly bingo parties given by the various organizations of the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, will take place this evening at the parish hall be- ginning at 800 o'clock. Many gifts will be presented during the progress of the social, which 1t is believed will have a large attendance as usual. John J. Jannetty Is chair man of the committee,
 Senior Choir
 Professor Alexander J. AlekSis will be in charge during a meeting and rehearsal of St. Joseph's Senior choir which takes place tonight at the Congress avenue school at 7:45 o'clock.
 A rehearsal of the junior choir will take place tomorrow night at 7:45 o'clock, at which time the pro- gram of Christmas music will be Introduced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
SMITH ATTENDING
 COLLEGE MEETING

Herbert s. Smith, general secre- tary of the Central Y. M. c. A., ss attending a meeting of the board of trustees of Springfield College today. The meeting is being held at the United States Trust Com pany, 45 Wall street, in New York city.
 William E. Kingsley, president of the United States Trust Company, is treasurer of the col :re. Dr. Er- nest Morris Best, New President of the college, will be present but the presiding officer will be Herbert L. Pratt, vice president of the Stand- ard Oil Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

William Jones; white eiephants Mrs. Harry zibell; quilts and soll pillows, Mrs. Arthur Watts, Mrs William Hodgkinso1 and Mrs Charles Westherg: dolls and toys Mrs. John Mckay and Mrs. 6ld. tley Cook; candy and nuts, Mrs George Hubbard and Mrs. Charlea Fleming; household articles, Mrs. Harold Pierpont; grabsbag, Mrs George Pfurr and Mrs. Wilbur Abel; fancywork and handker- chiefs. Mrs. Ralph Roberts, Mrs. William Johnson; aprons and hold- CTS, Mrs. Ralph Harris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
MILL PLAIN TURNS
 OUT FOR FESTIVAL
Two Night Event Opens With Fine Attend.
 anCe

A large attendance was present at the opening of a two night har- vest festival given under the aus p!ces of the Ladies Aid society of Mill Plain Union church which took place last night at the church audi torium. The hall was attractivsly decorated and a pleasing program was presented throughout the night. The festival will be brought to a conclusion with exercises tonight.
 Those in charge of the various booths are:' Flowers, Mrs. Joseph Mulkern, Mrs. Ellery Wilcox, Mrs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
EX-PROFESSOR

Albert Levin. Paramount pro- ducer. who is currently making the new Carole Lombard picture, "The Confession" holds degrees from three universities, member of Phi Beta Kappa. and formerly was a member of the faculty of the Eng fish Department of the University of Missouri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

making any recommendationS to the entire aldermanic board.
 Yesterdays hearing resulted from a petition by the Waterbury Brass Workers Union to the Board of AL dermen asking adoption of an ord- inance setting maximum rentals for local buildings, the rnaxinnurns to be bs -ed on assessed valuations. The pc vition was presented after local rents had allegedly climbed sharply.
 William M. Harris, of the Lincoln House Association urged the crea- ton of a permanent commission He referred to his efforts to have the city set up a permanent housing authority to seek to remedy the local housing shortage.
 Spckesmen for the union for John J. Driscoll. Philip J. Brainard and A. J. Hinkleman, They urged pas sage of the nlaximum-rent ord- inance. Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor reported to the board that 1t did not hold enough power under the charter to adopt such an ordinance. MT. Driscoll contended that the board did have the power, on the grounds that buildings in which too high rent Is charged constitute a nuisance. Fur therfnore, he said, public opinion would support the board in any move in this direction.
 MT. Hlnkleman told the committee that the rent situation Is now more serious than ever. Unemployment has increased, he said, and many workers are employed only part time, yet rents are still increasing about the city.
 Charles Rosengarten declared that the petitioners did not under- stand the situation of the property owners. Rents have been raised only when necessary, he said.
 Alderman George L. Kingston moved that a permanent housing commission of five members be es- tablished. No vote was taken, how ever, when Alderman George Gull foile, chairman of the committee, suggested that action be deferred until after additional hearings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
Dr. Christina Leonard
 To Be Party Guest

Aspects of juvenile delinquency will be portrayed in . film, -Four Neighbors," to be shown by the Wa terbury Society for Mental Hygiene, Inc, Nov. 29, at Middlebury Town Hall After the showing, a recep- ton vii be held for pr. Christina Leonard, psychiatrist of the society, at the home of Mrs. Mark L. sperry, Jr. Dr. George K. Pratt, medical director of the Connecticut Society for Mental Hygiene, will explain tho film.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
Permanent Housing
 Board Reconmended
Aldermanic Hearing Considers Proposal --- Would
 Adjust Difficulties Between Landlords, Tenants

Establishment of a permanent city housing commits sion whose duty 1t would be to adjust difficulties between landlords and tenants investigate charges of excessive rent and to enforce rules concerning safety and sanitation in dwellings suggested yesterday afternoon at hear ing conducted by committee of the Board of Aldermen
 planning to hold several more public hearings before
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
LOCAL MANS HOME
 BURNS TO GROUND
CSpecial to The Dernocrat)

(Specinl 70 Ihc DemOcrat)
 Bethlehem, Nov. l8..--Indeternir. able loss was caused yesterday af- ternoon by fire which spread through the summer home of Oliver c. Till of 39 Willow street, Water- hIry, which Is located here. The louse, which Mir. Till uses as as antique shop. has been unoccupied several weeks. Bremen from Wood- bury responded to the alarm.
 Bremen believe the blaze started isl e closet. but cannot determine the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

such moderate prices.
 The Redwood Furniture company Is owned and operated by two broth- CTS, Charles and Joseph Manganaro, well-known throughout this sec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

The annual dance of the Ken- osha Club will be held Saturday evening in the Central Y gym. Dress will he informal. Tho com mittee In charge consists of Fran cis Levesque, chairman; Frank Korowlotny, Edward Doyle. Seth Goodwin, Joseph Kenny and Don
 DOnahue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

ton of the state. It is highly ad- visable for persons planning on making household purchases to first consult either of thees two popular leaders In the Waterbury retail bust ness field.
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13
SHADOW ON THE
Land: SYPHILIS
Like Cancer, Disease May
Be Difficult To Detect
In Its Early Stages.

DIR. Thomas H. Parran, surgeon
Health Service, last week published
in book form, under the title, "Shad-
ow ON the Land: Syphilis" all the
useful and striking information that
has been gathered and disseminated
in his more-than-year-old militant
fight against veneral diseases, ac-
cording to review appearing in the
August z issue of News Week.
THE syphilis germ :. =. is an or
ganism that looks like a fine coil of
hair under the microscope. 1t cannot
penetrate normal skin, but in one or
two hours squirms through the tin
lest scratch. About 100000 per-
sons in the United States play host
to the spirochete; half Of them have
acquired the disease innocently and
every case gives rise to one new
case.'"
Like cancer, syphilis may be diff
cult to detect. Most typical first
stage clues: a chancre-a hard ul-
cer-appearing at the point of germ
entry IL to 40 days after contact. But
chancres often simulate fever blis-
ters or cold sores. Hence micro
scopic unveiling of the wriggling
spirochete is always necessary.
Treatment of early syphilis takes
fifteen months" and should be con-
tinued regularly until the doctor dis
charges the patient. Failure to Sc
cure and continue treatment may re-
suit in serious economic losses. One
syphilitic engineer raced his loco
motive through two red lights and
crashed into an excursion train.
DR.. Parran had long been "troub-
led by the human anguish due to
syphilis" He twice visited Denmark
to examine their work and attain
ments, and there found evidence
that syphilis was not the immutable
plague most of my countrymen
seemed to think"
The present national drive is bas-
ed on a threefold platform: Find
syphilis, treat syphilis, teach syphil-
is" Brightly colored posters and
magazine features may set people
chattering about venereal diseases
but only organized group action can
bring practical results.
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13
SHORT CUTS In
HOME SEWING
Better Appearance of HOme-Mad
Garments, Says Mrs. Mckinley

.'The appearance of your home
made garments can be greatly i'm
proved by spending more thought on
little Details" said Mrs. Mckinley
at recent training schools held for
clothing leaders of Home Demon
stratfon Clubs. And, she continued
these details such as bound button
holes, nicely setting pockets, bias cut
correctly and well bound neck can
really be easily learned. There is a
right and wrong way to do every
thing and usually the right way is
the short cut"
Twenty-Five clubs were represent
ed at the two schools, all but Ken
ton group sending in delegates. This
subject is to be taken up by these
trained leaders at their regular Sep
tember club meetings. The leaders
present were: Mrs. Albert Stokes,
Hickman; Mrs. Raymond Dean, Mrs.
Willis Rust, Mrs Frank Souders,
Pennington; Miss Margaret Webb,
Mrs. Ralph Moore, Fraziers; Mrs.
Thomas Chambers. Laws; Mrs. Mel
son Hammond, Mrs. W. A. Harga-
dine, FELTON,; Mrs. Oscar Wix, Har-
rington; Mrs. V. r. Frazier, Mrs.
Temple Stubbs. Canterbury; Mrs.
Dwane Lynn, Mrs. Bess Shew, Mil
ford; Mrs. Howard Thistlewood, Mrs.
G. A. Morgan, Houston; Mrs. Alonzo
Jones, Mrs. Noble Jerman, Leipsic;
Mrs. Smithers Greene, Mrs. Walter
Green, Mrs. Albert Kemp, Rising
Sun; Mrs. ]. w. Marvel. Mrs, Thomas
Short, ST. Jones; Mrs. Emmett Vir-
din, Mrs. William Carter, Downs
Chapel; Mrs. Albert B. Cote, Mrs.
Jefferson Cooper, Cheswold; Mrs. |
j. A. Roe, Mrs. Frank Hynson, Smyr- |
ma; Mrs. George Walheater, Mrs !
Alice Downham, Viola; Mrs. Doug |
las Harrington; Mrs. Leroy Short, !
Little Creek; Mrs. Joshua Short, |
Miss Pearl Clark. Mrs. T. NJ. McGin-
mis-, Mrs. Cooper Berry, Hazlettville; !
Mrs. George Craig. Mrs. Arthur
Dawes, Oak Grove; Mrs. James /
Mrs. Clyde Campbell, Hart |
ly; Mrs. Lemuel Spence, Woodsine.
These classes were arranged by
Miss Louise r. Whitcomb, Home
Demonstration Agent of Kent County.