Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 281, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 April 1924 — Page 15
INTERPRETS ISUPPORTS OF CIVIC IDEALS Church Secretary Says ildren Should Have * Home Memories, “I am glad to say a word in behalf of the Home Complete Exposition,” said the Rev. Charles H. binders, executive secretary of the Thurch Federation. "The objects sought are to demonstrate the advantages of home ownership, to aid in overcoming the present shortage of homes, to improve the home environment, to stimulate sensible and appropriate [buying for home improvement, and to mobilize the sentiment of the community in the interest of better and more beautiful homes. “Everything possible should be done to encourage the ownership of homes. It stimulates thrift and economy; it makes for good citizenship and solidity of character; it means better support for all the institutions which make for good government. People who own their homes are more permanent residents, and n ore interested in having good churches, schools, streets, sanitation and well kept homes. "Children should I>e brought up in homes, not apartments, flats or lodging houses. They need a yard, a few flowers, a garden spot, a place to play. They should not be moved from place to place and have no home with which the memories of Childhood can be associated. It takes time to establish a home, and the children whose parents move or two are robbed of the richest heritages to which they are entitled. The home need not be large, expensive or luxuriously furnished.”
KINNEAR IS MOURNED Exposition Committee Lost Active Member in Kealior’s Death. The Home Complete Exposition Committee still keenly feels the loss f Its treasurer and one of its most •ctive members. Mr. WllUs H. Kinnear who lost his life In the Union Traction Company wreck near FortVllle, Feb. 2. Aa a mark of respect to Mr. Kirnear an Important meeting of the exposition committee was cancelled and members paid homage to the memory of their colleague. A CITY OF OWNERS Total of $12,467,197 Expended for Dwellings In 1923. Indianapolis is a home-owning city, according to A. J. Allen, secretary of the Associated Employers Os Indianapolis, in his report on "The Objective of Industrial Indiaaaqplin.” In 1923 building permits were Issued for 1,760 single frame dwellings, 523 two-story frame dwelliwMlS two-story double dwellings. A total of $12,467,197 was expended for the erection of homes.
ELECTRICITY 0 Makes I The Home Complete Without it a home could not he modern in any sense of the word. Why, then, don’t you tfive the same earefill consideration to your rejraipl %id lighting effects you naturally give to your plumbing, heating and bath fixtures? Our light engineers have made a careful M jjp analysis of lighting problems. They are * Jg qualified to assist you in making the ]>ropw er selections as to design and effect. For 35 years we have been justly called “The w House Electric” and our prices are in keeping with -jgL the quality of our merchandise. “Notice the Lighting Equipment” See Our Exhibit At the Show Hatfield Electric Company Meridian at Maryland Main 0123
National Standing Tribute to Cantwell and Helpers
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—Photo b.v MoorefldiL—Photo.by RICHARDSON HOTTED
$5,000,000 REAL ESTATE SALESCLOSED Although the local Real Estate Board has only had the multiple listing bureau in effect sixteen months, it has sold to date considerably more than $5,000,000 worth of real estate. It is in force among 140 members of the Real Estate Board and is a co-operative sales plan between realtors to facilitate the legitimate brokerage of real estate. Through this system property Jis ted in the of.ice of one realtor becomes available to the office of every realtor who subscribes to the multiple listing system. Standards Established Such a system is to offer and render a more t fficient service to property owners and at the same time give the combined efforts of a large number of th< real estate offices in the city for one charge to the seller. Under the multiple listing plan, definite standards for doing business are established. Realtors are required to accept only exclusive contracts for the sale of property on forms prepared for the multiple listing system by the Real Estate Board. Buyers and sellers of rv;y estate as a rale go to the realtor of their choice much the same as they would their lawyer or doctor. Confidence Developed Through this frequency of contact ■ they become thoroughly familiar with the methods of the realtor of ( their choice and develop a confidence in him. When a property is listed j with a realtor who is a member of ! this mujtiple listing bureau this prop erty is sent to the offices of the In [ dianapolis Real Estate Board within ■ forty-eight hours. Sufficient copies of the listing are then made and J relayed to every member of the bu reau. SCOUTS WILL EXHIBIT F. O. Belzer, Scout executive, says that the Boy Scout exhibit will cover every phase of scouting. Scouting has taught hundreds of Indianapolis boys to make things that go to make the home comp!e*e.* The first thing a Scout Is taught to do Is to do a . good turn daily, and any home with a Scout in it is seldom in need of help.
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—Photo by Moorefirtd. J. FRANK CANTWELL The Indianapolis ""Home Complete Exposition is recognized as the most outstanding home exposition in the United States. Exhibits and real estate dealers from all parts of the country who have seen the local exposition in previous years declare it is excelled by no other. Much of the success is due to the leadership of J. Frank Cantwell, director. Members of the Indianapolis real estate board committee sponsoring the event are: E. 1,. C’othrell. chair man: H. 1,. Rlchardt, Burt Richardson, William 1,. Elder and Henley T. Hottel, secretary of the board.
EXECUTIVE SUGGESTS COMFORTS Here ire some bibs o( advice about the home given by Dr. James Ford, executive director of the Better Homes in America: Put the kitchen sink under a window ao that the homemaker may enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of nature while engaged at necessary household tasks. Put rollers on the kitchen table and save about fifteen miles of walking a month for the housewife. Place your bed in relation to the bedroom windows so that you can have plent> of fresh air without a draft. Dedicate the south sunny bedroom to your children instead of occasional guests. Build yout house so that the living room and the dining room constitute on* big room. Then your daughter can have dances, parties and other social events at home Instead of somewhere else. Give your housewife the share of the living expense money which should come under her jurisdiction, and let her be responsible for the budgeting of it.
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—Photo by Bachrach.—Photo by Mooreficdd. COTHRELL RICHARDT
CONTEST POSTERS UNUSUAL Because the forty posters submitted by Indianapolis artists in the Home Complete Exposition centest are such an unusuaj example of the craftsmanship of local artists they will be on exhibit in the booth of the Indianapolis Real Estate Board, sponsor of the contest. Winners are: Faye E. Southern. 559 Tecumseh St., first prize; L. B. Wynne, 1112 W. Thirty-Sixth St., second prize; Goss Karl Black, 23517 N. Alabama St., third prize. Those receiving favorable mentlorr were; Miss Ella Dakin Brown. 46 Union Trust Bldg.; Howard Ashleman and Janies Roy Gideoll of the John Herron Art Institute, and George Ainslev, 42t; Oakland St.
BETTER HOMES Not only better built homes, but more comfortable homes will be the keynote of the Vonnegut exhibit at the Home Complete Exposition. To the man who intends to remodel or build, our exhibit presents an excellent opportunity to get a line on specialties that will make the home more durable and livable and add much to its sale value. The man in charge will be glad to answer questions. offer suggestions and discuss your building problems. The following lines will be shown: “Russwin” Finishing Hardware — Specify “Russwin’* and you are sure of getting the finest finishing hardware made. “Sager” Finishing Hardware — Also a high grade line of hardware, made to give real service and retain its attractiveness. “Stanley” Garage and Finishing Hardware — Stanley Garage Hardware has three essential qualities—strength, lasting service and dignified appearance. “Murphy” In-a-Dor Beds — Make two rooms out of one—by day a living room and by night a bedroom. Can be installed in your present home as easily as one being built. “Murphy” Ironing Boards — Concealed and securely fastened to the building. Never fall out, never in the. way. always ready for use. Burton-Dixie Compartment Mattresses — Give the combined comfort of a good spring and mattress. Like sleeping on a feather bed. Bird & Son Roofing Materials—- — Is extremely attractive, weatherproof and firesafe. Comes in twin shingles and rolls. Makes a better roof for less. Bird & Son Neponset Wall Board — Can be used Instead of laths and plaster, for making partitions, for camps, bungalows, wainscoting, ceilings, etc. Flaxinum Insulating Material — Keeps your home warm in winter and cool in summer. Applied between the studding. Used in the finest homes in Indianapolis. “Mailo” Wall Mail Boxes— The only mail box that automatically protects your mail. Indorsed by postoffice, architects, builders, etc. Also Home Utilities — The Apex Electric Washer and Ironer, the Leonard Cleanable Refrigerator and the A-B Gas Ranges will form the Home Utilities exhibit. VONNEGUT A HARDWARE CO. /YJ |\ 120-124 East j
APPRAISAL SERVICE IS INVALUABLE Indianapolis Real Estate Board--Has Experts at Pricing Laqfj. The Indianapolis Real Estate Board is doing the citizens of Indianapolis' a real service through its board appraisals. Any one sufficiently interested in knowing the value of a piece of real estate should likewise be sufficiently interested in securing the best authority available. Appraising real estate is a science. It embraces a number of important points such as location, population, Improvements, adaptability, possible and probable future developments, together with knowledge of land values in surrounding neighborhoods. The average layman does not realize the contributing elements that exist in a real estate board appraisement, and he should, therefore, refer such questions to the most competent authorities. The board is composed of nine realtors who are recognized as the t>est authorities in the city. They are specialists in the varied lines of real estate activities such as business properties, leases, industrial sites, apartments, residences, farms or vaTant ground. Members of the appraisal board for 1924 are: Charles 11. Badger, chairman: William A. Brennan, Scott R. Brewer, Emerson W. Chaille, John R. Welch, Herbert E. Fieber, Harry L. Mott, 8.. M. Ralston and H. L. Robbins.
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