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Gentleman's Country Estate
in NearbV Fairfax County.

This attractive property, with a spacious
home. is within : miles OF downtown
Washington. With approximately SOD
#. frontage on the Leesburg pike: this smaH
farming estate is situated in the Fairfax
Hunt and is on Greyhound bus transport
tation to downtown WASHINGTON, The Is
acres of cleared fertile land is mostly
fenced on the front with an artistic white
paddock fence and there is beautiful
distant view of the surrounding country.
The house. built of white clapboard, is
spacously planned. Rooms include re-
Ception hall II G5X2D with 3 closets and q
quaint old stairway; living I'm. u1x24}
with artistic Colonial fireplace and
charming bay window: dining room
I3XlGj with built-in corner cupboards
and French doors opening on terrace;
large pantry. modern equipped kitchen
u3xl6). on the md floor. master beqrm.
1:X?4 with Colonial fireplace. bedrr.
H3Xl0. bedrm NlxI0 with stairway
from the kitchen. bcdrm. tsxl4 and 2
baths. Other bldss include "Em. servants
house with bath. a large well-buit bank
barn with concrete floor and running
water. = other 4-rrn. tenant cottases,
corncrib: small pear and apple orchard.
Price. So 800.
GEORGE MASON GREEN CO.
2S4o Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va.
CHI :BS3S EVENINGS, Gil 3S3S
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WILLIAMSBURG BRICK,
IN ARLINGTON.

This 5-room brick located in an attrsc-
tive residential section of Arllnston VIII
appeal to those seeking small home VITA
large rooms. Situated on a lot t5oxl"D.
i contains on the 81 floor living room
l3x92) with fireplace and door opening on
sunny modern kitchen QOX11) with space
for breakfast set On 2nd floor bedroom
tl3XITD. including Offset bedroom tHXl3I
and tiled bath Full basement and un-
finished recreation. containing ood-burn-
ing freolace. utility room. Price $3.50.
GEORGE MASON GREEN CO
oSiO WILSON BLVD ARLINGTON.
CHI 3S3S. Ewes, Falls Church ll2S-J
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CENTER-HALL COLONIAL.

On one-third acre. In nearby Virginia.
This attractive owner-buit brick home
years old. is situated on beautiful wooded
plot G1"X150) in a highly restricted new
home section of Falls Church, Va, within
20 minutes of downtown Washingtori
Rooms include center hall living room
t14X'!4 with colonial fireplace and French
doors opening on a screened living porch
ISXlS): paneled den with adjoining half
bath, dining room 13x14 and de luxe
equipped kitchen: on the second floor
master bedroom with private bath and door
opening on deck GSxlS); > other bed.
rooms and bath. On the third, large
heated childrens playroom or bedroom and
storage space. fun basement with recreation
room, maids room and bath. and 2-ear
builtin garage. Within . blocks of trans
portation and convenient TO schools and
shopping. Priced for immediate sale,
$50 900.
George Mason Green Co.
2s4n Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va.
Et.aS
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CHARMING STONE HOME.
3 BEDROOMS 2 RATHS
BRICK-S7,350.

Close TO Navy Annex and PentaFon.
OPEN TODAY
> 10 & P NJ.
Vacant. spiendldly constructed s.
room home. with 81 600 cash and S65 per
month On the st floor there is a nice
living room. dining room and modern
kitchen. equipped with electric refrlsera-
ton and tabletop gas range, while on
the 2nd floor there are TWO delightful bed
rooms and tile bath with built-in tub and
shower. There Is a fun basement hot
water heat. laundry tubs and a deep fenced
yard. An economical home on splendid
terms and immediate possession Situated
block Immediately west OF Navy Annex
Bldg. Phone GT. S4@3
RANGS r. MILLER
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COLORED
WHY PAY RENT?

Only 5000 down and balance like ren
buys any one in this selection of fine Is
room houses:
On G st. ne
On Kramer st. ne
On Eckington pl ne
Montello ave ne
New Hampshire ave. NV.
Park rd NV.
And many others
cox & CO., RE. 1888.
Open Until = and SUNDAYS
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BANGS & MILLER
Rambling White Brick

Arl-Attract 4-bedrm.. 2-bath home in
with bath and recr. rm. in basement, =
car gar; conv. 10 1Oc bus schools ard
stores. REALTY ASSOCIATES, INC, CH.
lJ,tS until
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HOUSES WANTED TO BUY.

HOUSES WANTED TO BUY.
WE CAN DREAM, CAN'T WE? Wanted by
responsible young couple, modern bungalow
in Brookmont or vicinity. PREFERABLY Y
with some furniture, gas heat. stove, re-
frigerator garden; FHA financed. S4, 900
to $4,000; $500 to $500 down. $40 to $50
monthly payments. Write details, Box
234- B, Star.
FOR PRESENT MARKET PRICE, list your
property for sale with an old reliable frm;
Quick service. Cash buyers. Satisfied
clients Since 1924. Marshall j. Waple
Co. Inc, successor to Waple & James Inc,
1874 l4th St NV. DI. 334i.
CALL ME if you want to sell your house
Mr. Sharnotf. EN-. .527 or DI. 1916.
PRIVATE BUYER wants direct from owner
:, or 3 unit apartment house in good white
downtown location NV. No dealers. De-
scribe fully Box 164-B. Star
CONSIDERABLE CASH for white or col
ored houses in D. c.: can settle immed-
ately; no comm. Box 34l B, Star.
l PAY HIGHEST all-cash prices for old
D. C houses: no commission MRS KERN.
; 632 Woodley pl NV: co 2675;
from private party. Quick settlement No
commission to pay. RA: 2036.
for or Z room house. not over s years
ga, u NV: section: Silver sprins 81
commission to pay. RE. 22sS.
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AQuSlS FOR SALT,
WOODSIDE PARK-$14,950
Beautiful Grounds-An Acre

oCdUV11U U1 1IOUIII1S-x1II ACIC.
rare opportunity to purchase . fine
home center-hall plan. in Immaculate con-
dition, l block from transportation. There
are 3 lovely bedrooms and bath on second
screened porch overlooking the srounds,
an extra room in dry, airy basement
tsuitable for gameroom or lounge) and
oueh insulation is another feature Of this
attractive home. Also 2-car garage with
toolshed attached. You will marvel at the
shrubbery, lily pond and the secluded
wooded nook with Its fireplace for picnics,
BOSS e. PHELPS Exclusively, MA. 1900:
SliRO f}H0S
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CHEVY CHASE, MD.
BETHESDA AREA.
2year-old. 6-room brick. Ia baths
center hall through: $4,000; attached "a.
rage: large lot. Cali N. w. REALTY, OIL
6S61.
AMERICAN UNIV. PARK.
, Splendid 6,rm. and lab; brick detached
paneled rec. room. finished attic, garage;
large yard. Possession. This home is
priced price, for immediate H sale. Call sH. :35a
evenings or Sunday; day. D1. $500
YOUR NEIGHBoR BOUGHT FROM US
II REASONS WHY.
OPEN TODAY--l2-5.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Attractive
detached brick less than 4 yrs. old on spa l.
eioqs ;.t lot; large rms, modern kit, tiled
porches. etc. Completely reconditioned
throughout.. Convenient to everything.
Only sla,95o on on, terms;
$40 down, balance like rent, buys this
lovely colonial brick: large rooms. bath
deep lot etc Excellent cond.. eonysnisntly
PossEss1oN POSSES eSSr Aet eyerseRinf noR IMMEDIATE
1O2 Darlington ST. S.W.
han nerf Is yr an od my sfds ed ob
ment, etc. Convenient to stores. schools
IN for ong sSa apf Pa reaey
Directions Out Nichols ave. extended. turn
left on Darlington.
Owner must HeHfs sei this i@posins mp detached
brick, beautifully situated off Connecticut
ave. lovely rms. tiled bath. auto. heat.
1923 4th ST. SW.
You must see this attractive semidet
rau Int atn
$500: Small down payment and balance
1914 18th ST, NV.
Owner must sell this attractive semidet
brick. delightfully situated near all con-
yeniepees large rms tiled bath porches
Priced far below the market value for only
'o''' is3j7 You St. Sc.
Owner must sell this attractive brick 8
lI TIase: sc, sc: iMMEDfATE POSSESSION
Owner leaving for Army, must sell this
bsn hssn ssons .uso rms h..
at that should Be- Seen to se .S
Dre'iated' Ss4S 9plS $ls;'se' slst g. N'W' tsSm''
sS.j Lovely rms; { q Ssfa5;oomsS: Z baths, auto
condition. Immediate possession. Priced
for only S9.95O: terms.
3Ol 34th Pl. NE, River Terrace.
Charming corner brick. q lovely rooms
tiled bath. auto. heat, recreation room We
netian blinds. and many other features toe
numerous to mention. Conveniently Situ-
ated near everything. Immediate posses.
sion; Priced for only $3.50: terms
1927 Maryland Ave: NE.--Colored.
rent, buys this lovely home: large rooms
bath, etc; conveniently located near every
thing. Immediate possession.
1928 9th st. N.W.-Colored.
Be sure to see this outstanding semide-
tached brick: rooms. bath, porches. etc
Conveniently situated near everything
Truly home Of exceptional value for only
SS.950; terms. Immediate possession
WE HAVE THE LARGEST SELECTION
OF HOMES AND INVESTMENTS. COVER
ING THE ENTIRE CITY. FOR QUICK
RESULTS; LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH
"YouR NE1GHsoR BOUGHT FROM US.
Leo M. Bernstein & Co., Me. 540O
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HOUSES FOR SALE.
OPEN 2 70 6 SUNDAY.

S11, 800.
210 Mt. Ida ave. Alexandra, Va, at
tractively arranged center-hall home. with
spacious living rm., adjoining sunroom,
large dining rm. kitchen, pantry and
maids rm. on LIST floor: 4 bedrms. and
tiled bath with shower on 2nd floor. Un-
finished attic, full basement 2-car garage,
other & 'fhs fimss. sRoDhE soE eoTsERT inc' c.,
1881 X st. NV. Ma. ss75.
WOODBRIDGE, D. c.
Half block to R. I. ave, close. to stores
and car: large rms, inciosed porches;
recreation rm, auto. heat; garage; S10,JO0
Terms.
Semldetached brick. near Jr. High
School: rms. sleeping porch garage;
new-house condition Ss,95O. Terms
WOODBRIDGE REALTY CO,
23S1 r. l. Ave. NE. NO. 1903.
SILVER SPRING AREA.
Dat: brick and stone on a wide. deep lot
with high elevation overlooking winding
stream abutting Govt. parkland. Bath and
bedroom on 1st f.. bath and ? very larse
bedrooms on 2nd f.; screened porch i'm
mense recr. room, built-in gar. Something
out of the ordinary. Call MR.. TABB,
WO. 1887 with Thos. L. Phillips).
$500 DOWN-$45 PER MONTH.
Hyattsville. 4 rooms and bath: bunea :
low, new roof and brick siding, screened
porch. block from trolley. Price, S4,750.
ROBERT S. DAVIS,
Maryland Bldge. Hyattsville, Md. WA. 1900.
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HOUSES FOR SAll.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

COLOHELl-BHOOkLAN
5 rooms and bath, attic, h.-wh., gas
burner, large porches, weather-stripped
insulated. storm windows, fireplace; extra
large lot Price, $3.50: Large cash and
terms. Mr.. Pendleton. pU 346S. MAR
SHALL J. WAPLE CO., INC. 1924 14th st..
NV DI 334R
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A real bargain, near Fairfax. Va. 1
High School. Almost new. brick, Ia-story
home; large corner lot, ,100xl5Q it: city
VIII, A wonderful bargain Price, S6,750.
including electric refrigeration and gas
range, or completely furnished. S7.250i
day, Vienna 13l-J5i Monday. FAI
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CHEVY CHASE, MD,

N5OO LYNWOOD PL.
Owner leaving for service, price reduced,
immediate sale necessary.
modern home, built less than 3 years
ago, situated on a corner lot, adjoining
the, ground Of the Columbia Country Club
center-entrance plan with i rooms. IN
FULL BATH ON 1ST FLOOR: :, bedrooms
heat with GAS FURNACE, screened porch,
servants quarters in basement attic,
slate roof and built-in garage; in excellent
CunAtion. To inspect phone Mr. Good,
HO. 800. Ext POI. with
SHANNON & LUCHS CO.,
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BEVERLEY HILLS.

Alexandria-This fine brick home con-
sSts OF living room with fireplace, dining
room, fully equipped kitchen. = bedroons
and tile bath, screened porch earaae.
basement. oil heat, large wooded lot; Price,
SS.95O: terms
REALTOR G.. c.. keller,
BROKER OF FINE HOMES"
H01S Nj Vernon Ave TIE. ESQ.
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COJORED
TODAY'S BEST BUYS

3lO0 block l4th St ne. rooms, bath,
hotaIr heat. corner, . lots; needs paper
ing price. $1,000
400 block of Irving st. ne 9 rooms,
bath, bungalow, hardwood floors; lot 5Ox
1870; concrete porCheS, price. $3.50.
5l Seaton pl. NV Il big rooms, reCep-
ton hall. oil heat garage: perfect condi-
tion; terms.
800 block Keefer pl NV. & rooms
bath. oil heat perfect condition. price.
| rs 900; 81 900 cash
Seaton pl. NV, between North Capitol
and lst st; rooms, bath, reception hall,
garage. price, $500
| j W ROISE Inln NJ G. N W DI rnN2
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Downtown Alexandria

- large room brick, 3 baths. hot-water
heat. stoker; est. o yrs. as a tourist home
on n WaShington s.. near King St. VIII
sell furnished or unturnlShed. This is an
cxcelen value at $4,000. HARRY NOR
ION. TE. 14NH.
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FOR COLORED.

1900 BLOCK KEARNEY ST. NE.
Excellent detached house on quiet street
bedrooms, large living rm, with fireplace.
immediate possession Substantial cash
required. Call Mr.. Vernon, evenings at
WI. 1860. Daily at DI. 6092.
VIM. NJ. THROCKMORTON. INV. BLDG.
COLoRED = FAMILY APT HOUSE,
QUINCY PL. NEAR NO. CAPITAL-RE-
GENTLY CONVERTED. NEWLY DECOR
ATED. H.-W H.. RED JACKETED BOILER,
FULL BASEMENT, 2-CAR GARAGE, =
KITCHENS, > FULL BATHS. PRICED
FCR QUICK SALE. CALL OWNER, DE-
CEITR G4o4
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Four Bedrooms, 2 Baths,
CHEVY CHASE, D. C.-S13,95O.
"A fully detached solid masonry home
woodrow Wilson High School, Alice Deal
Junior High. School and grade schools
Has den on first floor, servants room and
bath in basement. full attic. hot-water
heating system, electric refrieerator and
built-in garage: splendid condition. Phone
Mr.. Evans, WO. O2g0.
SHANNON g. LUCHS CO.,
1906 H St. NV. MA. 2345
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COLORED.
Why pay rent? 81 900 down, balance
Ike akS rent buys 4-apt;; brick house with
OIL heat. in $500 block N. H. ave. cox g.
CO.. RE. 1888 or TR 1888
COLORED.
NEW NEJGHBoRHooD - Distinctive
Semdetached modern home. 10 r, 3 mod
baths, mod, kit, beautiful frs. h-wh. oil
tred; I'm. bsmt,. built-in garage; lovely
BROOKLAND - Charming and pictur-
esaue detached English suburban 3 rms :,
b., hdWd. frs. auto INV h: lovely lot
CENTRALLY LOCATED, suited for doc
tor; o rms. > mod. baths mod kit, hdWd.
hrs. automatic hot-wster heat, full base
ment.
rms, tile bath, parquet hdwd. frs, auto.
h.,Wh semifin. attic. > rms; full porcheS
full cellar
Newly decorated, Col. bricks, r, b..
h.-W.h., full cellar +. pens; mr. 5oiuIerS
Home Park Immediate possession
Nr. 18th and QUE lovely rms, tile
ath, mod. kit parquet hdwd, firS, auto
hIW HI cellar with recreation room.
Northeast sectlon--6 rms, b. INV h. o.,
cellar. Priced TO sell at your terms.
JOHN P. MURCHISON.
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AouSES EoR SAIE-
SHEPHERN PARK-Sio oi

SHEPHERD PARK-$l2,95O.
rm. sepsce den or bedrm oash' dn rm N.Y.
kit. stove and refrg.. garage, INV. oil
heat; nr. everything.
McDEVITT, Realtor, RA. 1922
2 FINE HOMES,
Rock Creek Forest.
Only three years old. These nice Groom
homes offer much to the family desiring
sound construction and comfort: close to
beautiful woods and recreatonal center
Either one may be purchased at a fair
EMERSON e122.
c. ALLEN sHERWIN, 4s45 MASS. AVE
GARDEN TIME!
NEAR WESTMORELAND CIRCLE.
MASS. AVE. EXTENDED.
This is rare combination we can
seldom offer An almost new artistic anc
spacious home. situated on large double
lot. which is a veritable garden para disc
with numerous fruit trees berry patches
and garden beds already in; an excellent
residential neighborhood, near transporta-
tion, shopping and schools.
EMERSON 9122.
c. ALLEN SHERWIN, 4S45 MASS. AVE
Member WASHINGTON Real Estate Board
Det. Brick, 4 Bedrms., 2 Baths
:, Good NV: location; liv. rm, fireplace
d' rm. de luxe kit. breakfast nook, pan
eled den or bedrm.. INV. oil heat, garage,
large fenced lot. A real home
McDEVITT, Realtor, RA. 4422
OF ~
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METZLER-R
-IZ1.--'"V II -->''"V. ------ iloo VT. ave,
WOODBRIDGE. D. c.
OPEN / TO 5,

1873 Sheridan 81. NV. lust west Of Ga
ave shopping center. a lovely Semidetac ched
brick home. rooms, , baths > nclosed
nice condition. Heavy cash payment; rea-
soHaole price, STROUP REALTY CO,
,n3G2 Georgia ave NV. RA 500
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BETHESDA, MD.

REAL BUY-ONLY S8,45O.
Tvo-story brick home, rooms , bed
rooms fireplace in living room, attached
Earsso, oil heat; lot 6OXI50 reasonable
terms.
l G. WHITE, Real Estate
\ MINrnN,in Avn WI -HNA . =
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NEAR 10Th AND EMERSON NV

he2NIIUI sJucCo and ShMs!e detached
corner home with extra large grounds;
3}-ft, liv. rm., ultra a-modern kitchen. large
Leranda, sun deck. recreation room and
hrr maio's room and bath IN basement.
fun modern bath on first floor; 2 modern
baths, second floor; > bedrooms; oil heat.
Eor appointment to see call Mr.. Cohen,
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CHEVERLY-SII, Duo.
Beautiful detached, center-hall plan,
stone and frame construction, = rms.
path on ST and End fl. automatic heat,
garage: 10y 6lX22u: immediate possession,
UNIVERSITY PARK-slO
Detached brick. rms, bath lavatory
AUTOMATIC heat, screened porch garage,
electric kitchen: convenient TO u OF NJ.
and transportation
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II. q. SMITHY Co, MA. 5UU3.
SOUTHEAST-VACANT.

Colored-6 rms. bath. oil heat. instanta-
neous INV. heater: completely weather
stripped: in new-house condition. Gail
Mr. Sader al SULLIVAN BROS, 1920
< st. NV. Me 422H
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CONTINUED on Next Page.)
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HOUSES FOR SALE tcen.. ,

DIN IlOlllC, 4uU. IGdlllC1.
3 rooms and bath, stove, refrigerator,
new aforementioned heating system. Lot
60Xl 90. Price, S6,S0O. Terms.
ROBERT S. DAVIS,
MARYLAND Bldee, Hyattsyillc, Md WA. 5000.
MT. RAINIER AT D. c. LINE.
s rooms, > baths oil hot-water heat,
refrieerator, stove. Garage. Lot S2xl50.
Price, S6.415.
ROBERT S. DAVIS,
nd pldce Md 1000
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BRANCHVIIIF

i acre, rooms. bath. newly decorated,
l4rge OF. price, s4.g15: 1878 down
Ruby N. Lockridge, WA. 2974.
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ONLY $3.50, S7OO CASH

Arlingtcn. j-room brick, 3 yrs. old du-
PICK. FTlgidalrt, gas range, tile bath. oil
slr-coro!tloned heat. basement, tubs, yard
entrance: conyenient to TWO Uc bus lines.
W. D. IRACEY. OXord 4.3I.
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ssFES% sR5Gk s50 cAsH AMP skAHE s5o SER H4mES
RodERs coNsTkUcTfioN e.. ccI sooI Nnsi, Ed
Hyattsville, Nd. WA. 2673, 1886.
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COLORED-VACANT,

OOLORED-VA
Unusual opportunity: modern. semide-
tached tapestry brick residence. we'll
located ne. within easy walking distance
of GPO: large front porch. = large rooms
large rear porches. fun cellar. h W h !:
this home Will pay for itself live on one
floor, rent out the other: 81 800 cash Call
owner. Mr.. DONAHUE WI 5340, ewes
For Colored-Price Reduced.
622 KENYON ST. NV.
lovely home on property that can be
used for families. 6 splendid rooms ;.
kitchens, etc. Good repair. Hot-water
heat. 2-car garage. Vacant. Today
Call MR.. FOLEY. 81. 1855.
COLORED
modern home of six rooms and bath
cleo. hotwater heat, full cellar; located
on G st. ne, near 4th; a nice home for
a thrifty colored family: price. S6,750:
substantial down pavment.
VIM. T. BALLARD,
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AMERICAN UNIV, PARK.
SMALL ESTATE.
Near Chevy Chase Circle

Lovely Groom brick built only Il years,
size, bath. large living room, dining room,
modern kitchen. oil h-wh. built-in ga
rage, beautifully Handicapped lot, near
schools and tranSp. Price, $4,000. EN-
elusive. Call EN- 1890 Sunday and week
days. F. A. TWEED CO, 55A Conn ave
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COLORED-JUST WHAT YOU'VE WAITED
for. Near 18th and Fairmont sts. NV, Is
rooms baths; oil heat, arranged as 3
and 12-rm. houses in same neiehborhood
Near Howard University, 8 rms, bath,
lot 20x1 10. Vacant
Downtown barRain-12 rms. partially
furn., garage. Only 800 cash required
Vermont ave. nw.-Beautiful house with
EQuTTAHIE REALTY CO..
1011 YOU ST. NV. RA. 1867. ME. 20eo
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BETHESDA AREA.

n Lille tuStoH-UuII DITCH, b-IH, 1-DatI
house in Glenbrook Village; ] bedrm. anC
path on lSt fl. screened porch. det. gar.
lfe, lot; Sl3.5oo Can Oh. Gs67
ON 16th-NR. EMERSON NV.
VACANT-POSSESSIO WITH DEPOSIT
modern home Center hall large reception
hali with circular stairs at end new : or
It. relrlgerator; ! bedrms. and :, b. on sec.
:. lovely bedrooms and b. If desired. mic,
yard, 2-car brick garage; strictly modern
oil h.-w. heat. For further particulars
cali evenings or Sunday. SH. :!35g. Ex.
cluAiNely with
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w. Z. HhRDESI9,
Upper Marlboro Marlboro "a,
Can All Day Sundays, Hillside ore.
HYATTSVILLE BRICK BUNGALOW
. rooms. tiled bath. 3 years old. hot
water heat, lot 50x120: close to transporta-
ton. stores and schools, etc. Price 81 500,
ROBERT S DAVIS,
Maryland Bldg, HyattSvlle, Md WA 5000.
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IMMEDIATE POSSESSION

2S4n Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va.
CHI BS:tS- Eyes GIL Sn11
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COLORED.

| HOME OR INVESTMENT.
| Il rooms ga baths, brick, lO-car ga
rage, cellar, oil h.-w.h.: owner now occu
pies 1st floor, containing & rooms anC
private bath. and collects over $500 mo
Asking price OF Sl7 $50, includes most O
furniture. about $4,000 cash desired vii
net over 5oIe on Investment of S6.G0t
|GUNN & MILLER FIR O1OO
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S4,5o0-S6OO CASH. S45 MONTH.
broom BUNGALOW, bath. a m t.. fun base
ment: newly decorated. near ous ROGERS
CONSTRUCTION CO.. 50Ol Edmonston I'd +,
rogers Heights Subdivision, HyattsviIle,
Nd WA 2B13 and WA NS3G
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SHANNON g. LUCHs CO..
OPEN-BARGAIN-OPEN.

~ ST NE-SG,5OO.
Near Stanton Square Park-Scmide-
tached brick large rooms and bath home
Newly decorated. h.-w.h, oil fuel. Large
lot GOOD, honest buy. Good terms
tARRY o STEELE. Re. Ml22. EN- G3l 5
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57O9 33rd ST.-S11.95O.
OPEN II TO 6 SUNDAY
1921 OTIS ST NV

A good house, in the right location, of
rooms and bath, rcConditioned like new,
Tor s. 'oO on terms. Open on sundays
10 10 , y m For weekday appointments
COOLEY BROS. RnallnrS DI l4S1
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-09-02
NO HOME. SWEET HOME

The latest august 23) survey of housing cond-
tons in the Detroit makes it clear that in spite
of all that has been said on the question of housing
in Detroit the situation is still acute. Housing for
all Detroters is crowded, but for Negroes it is many
times worse than for whites. The gross vacancy
rate for rent for sale in white neighborhoods is
81 while the corresponding figure for Negroes is
a The habitable vacancies for whites is only
IS and for Negroes is at the vanishing point L Ic
Overcrowded dwelling units represent 13fc of the
homes in white neighborhoods and ~ of those
in "colored" districts.
War housing planned for Negroes 10000 units
and 600 permanent privately financed homes for
which priorities have been issued are expected to
the situation somewhat. In addition, 1850 units
Of publicly financed new construction have been
scheduled by the MIA, 1850 of which are under
construction. Sites are yet to be found for the re-
naming 1000, ticklish business when the color
consciousness of possible white neighbors is allowed
to play part in decisions.
We have mentioned here often the sorry plight
of Negroes seeking adequate housing in Detroit Con-
dtons have been allowed to get to the present critical
state by those in high places who by failure to take
fortnight action have delayed the program. The
dsgraceful Sojourner Truth episode is now matter
of history but little learned from it. The present
approach to the housing problems of Negroes in De-
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NEW YoRK-Add TO the growing
list Of progressives on the National
Citizens Political Action Commit
tee the names Of Capt Hugh Null
zac, Langston Hughes. Carey Nc
Williams and Rev S. L. Corrothers
four leaders in the fight to extend
full democracy to all Americans.
Capt. Mulzsc has commanded the
SIS. Booker T. Washington since its
launching more than two years ago.
He was the first Negro naval cap
tain and has a record OF 40 years
service in the merchant marine.
Langston Hughes is perhaps the
most prolific Of Negro writers. He
is a poet. novelist, short story writ
er, playwright and newspaper coll
umnist. A world traveller. he has
observed the common mans strug-
gle for equality in Europe. Africa.
Asia and Latin America.
Carey McWilliams, former Cali
fornia Commissioner of Immigra-
ton and Housing. has long been
Identified with progressive causes.
He is the author Of Brothers Under
the Skin and has a new work COM
ing off the press soon. II is entitled
Prejudice - The Japanese-Ameri-
cans: Symbol of Racial Intolerance"
Rev, Corrothers is president Of
the National Non-Partisan Colored
Ministers Association.