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DEVELOPMENT BUILDING VOL. GXXV OAKLAND, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1936 NO. 68 IDEA HOUSE' NEW PIEDMONT PINES HOME ORINDA HOME BROADCASTER LIKES KITCHEN ORINDA ROM DRAWS I ROWS (WM'vT 9sm flftpv 0EvNti'4KIVM il VuflrewJ KVWsg JcSflsy W. wist wkw tjBMEWrJmBBiM IMAGER lis nmmkm "No woman could resist the modern kitchen of your 'million dollar view Helen Webster, youthful broadcasting star, made remark last Sunday when she visited the H. C.

Capwell Company-Tribune furnished display home fn Montclair Highlands, as the guest of Emge Stockman, developers of the property. Miss Webster, who is Mary Alkus when she is off the air waves, announced that one of her daily broadcasts would highlight the innovations that she saw in the work-easy kitchen, and in the other carefully planned rooms of the display. "The women of my audience are Thousands of visitors were present at "The House of Ideas," Piedmont Pines' recently opened modern furnished show home, during the past week, according to C. M. "Nibs" Price of Mitchell and Austin, realty firm in charge of Piedmont Pines sales.

More than 2000 visited the residence, an adaptation of a French farmhouse, on last Sunday, "the opening day. During the week many more visited the show home in the evenings and inspected the innovations in design and construction that have been incorporated in the residence, Price said. The new process of finishing the redwood in the living room and dining room is one of the many features of "The House of Ideas" that won the approval of visitors. Other features favored included the all-mahogany bathroom, the new type- of floor plan and the authentic wooden, beams in the dining room. Homes costing from $3500 to now are under construction In Orinda as scores of Eaatbay and San Francisco families clntinue purchasing property in this restricted Contra Costa County division, It is announced by Kenntth Allen of Mitchell and Austin, oealty concern in charge of Orinday4ales.

Allen said: "That Orindrf has been accepted asan ideal home community by Eastbay and San Francisco families is indicated by the larger number of persons who have purchased property here during the past two months, and now either are constructing their homes or having their plans prepared. NEW FAMILIES Twenty-five families have made definite plans to move to Orinda fluring the two months, and while a few of them have bought only one lot, the majority have purchased two, three or four lots upon which to construct their new homes. "The comparatively low price of property in Orinda, and the low taxes in Contra Costa County permit the purchase of fairly large tracts of land. "Many of those families who already are living in Orinda are taking advantage of these low prices and low taxes by adding to 4heir present holdings. "With the purchase of sizeable building sites, the construction of tennis courts, badminton courts and swimming pools is possible.

There now are eight swimming pools In Orinda, and it is expected several more will be in course of construction in the near future. LARGE ESTATE "The largest estate in Orinda and one of the largest in the Eastbay now is in process of development It consists of 37 acres and, when completed, will have a swimming pool, tennis court, riding stable, paddock and track. In addition to the residence, there will be servants quarters andSWeral guest cottages. "Those who are interested in this tremendously interested in hearing about new things particularly when those things make household tasks more pleasant," she said. "For that reason I know they will enjoy hearing about the many features you have introduced in this show home, and I am going to make my description of the home a feature of one of my daily broadcasts." Next to the kitchen, which she visited several times during her stay, Miss Webster said she thought the "Blue Bedroom" and its connecting blue tile bath and stall shower, were attractive highlights of the display.

And she was enchanted with the "million dollar view" of Oakland, the Bay and San Francisco, which the home is planned to dramatize. "I am comparatively new in the Bay area," Miss Webster said. "For One of the most charming of Orinda homes is the Spanish Mission residence of Mrs. Marie Beck on Camino Sobrante, overlooking Lake Cascade. More than half a million dollars is now being invested in new Orinda homes, according to Mitchell Austin, Orinda VIEWS HOME OAK KNOLL HAS FINE GARDENS Price pointed out that Architect Charles McCall has included in "The House of Ideas" more than a score of innovations in planning, design, fixtures and interior finishes.

He said: "It is because of these many ideas in home construction and planning that we have named the residence 'The House of Breuner's, in furnishing the home, have added many new thoughts in home furnishings to carry out The House of Ideas' theme. "The setting of the residence in a srove of towering pines was specially selected for its beauty and panoramic view of the Bay District. Before planning the house, Architect McCall visited the site many flmes and then designed a residence that characterizes the rustic atmosphere of Piedmont Pines. "Because the French farmhouse type of residence seemed to harmonize with the primitive and simple appeal of Piedmont Pines, the architect used an adaption of this particular style in drawing his plans. "Typical of'the modern construction are the beams in the dining room." Price pointed out that ordinarily such beams msrely are used for effect, but in 'The House of rdeas' they are a definite part of the and actually support the room above.

"Another exampleis the new process used in finishing the living sm Bj ft a iP" "So interested have Oak Knoll residents become in the development of their garden hobbies that rear gardens are receiving as much attention as the front ones," the Oak Knoll Company reports. "Among the most interesting rear garden developments in Oak Knoll is the wild garden of O. E. Pohl, local representative of E. R.

Squibb Sons. Pohl has converted his rear yard into a veritable haven of types modest homes suitable for -i ii i i 1 lUBIi: unnaa will eujuy inspecting uimi 'Casa Manana," a typical Mexican -hnma nnri Tnca T.onaHfl' hftlfte that reason I think I might be excused for saying that I still know very little about Oakland. I had no idea that such view property could exist so close to your downtown business district." Miss Webster was one of 1200 visitors who wet through the "Million Dollar Vig Home" last Sunday, according to ErTTKe Stockman. Nearly 9000'persons lave seen the home to date, It was said. For the convenience of those who can not visit it during the daylight hours it is being kept open daily and Sunday until 9 p.

m. Real Estate Board Seeks New Speaker Because he won for Oakland the "Home-town Speech" trophy at the 1935 State convention of California Real Estate Association, Ralph G. Spencer, director of the Oakland Real Estate Board, has been charged with the responsibility of develop TIIOS. J. MEEK ments for women.

The company maintains a modern plant at 1290 Powell Street, Emeryville, where it employs more than 60 people. It also has more than 750 corsetiers and field managers throughout the 11 western States. California plant life. Only native, The election of Meek to the vice- roofn and dining room. It is trans- Two views of The- House of Ideas," furnished display home in Piedmont Pines which attracted over 2000 visitors during, the past week.

Designed in the French farmhouse manner by Charles W. McCall, it is furnished by Breuner's and sponsored by Mitchell Austin, Piedmont Pines agents. parent and retains all' the natural presidency was in recognition of the the beaut of the redwood. Visitors to wild flowers, trees and shrubs have been allowed space in the soil, and many rare specimens are included. This rear garden has already attained such fame that botanists have taken time to visit it and compliment the owner ori his gardening ability and ingenuity." Realty Dealers progress local company has made under his direction.

Operation started in September. 1933, and today the local plant ranks first in volume of production among the The House of Ideas' found other innovations in design and construction and plan to use them in their Miss Mary Alkus, known i Vallejo Records Big ing a speaker for the local board to Bonnie Brae Opening IK'W niimm-miB hronith nlnito 1 I "Piedmont Pines, which rapidly Year in Building The company was founded more Invited tp Meet Is gaining fame for its climate, now is served by a daily motor coach service which connects with the or tne Monterey uoiomai type, ooui homes are open for inspection and both are for sale at modest prices." Orinda is reached by driving out Claremont Road (Fish Ranch Road) to Orinda Junction and turning to the left. Undesirable Tenant List Is Proposed Development of an "undesirable tenant" list for the benefit of members of the Oakland Real Estate Board is under consideration by a committee of realtors headed by William W. Bradley and composed of rental agents dealing in residential property, according to an announcement made by the board. In proposing this phase of organization service, Bradley said: "Every responsible rental agent seeks to assure himself of the responsibility and desirability of any prospective tenant he may wish to offer to his property owner client.

In most cases he can readily do so but every agent is occasionally mistaken or misled and is seriously embarrassed to find that he has rented his client's property to an irresponsible tenant. It is this sort of thing we seek to avoid." to radio fans as "Helen Webster," was an enthusiastic visitor to the "Million Dollar View Home" in Montclair Highlands last week. The home, which is drawing large crowds, is fur nished by the H. C. Capwell Company.

Emge Stockman have charge of the home, and are tract developers- Park Boulevard streetcar line in Oakmore." To reach Piedmont Pines drive out Park Boulevard to Mountain Boulevard. From there arrows point the way to "The House of Ideas." than 30 years ago at Niagara Falls. New York, and today ranks as the largest manufacturer of custom-made supporting garments in the world, it is stated. Branch plants, complete wjth factories and offices, are maintained at Niagara Falls, Canada, Letchr worth, England, Berlin, Germany, Malmo, Sweden, and Copenhagen, Denmark. compete at Los Angeles in October.

Several members of the organization are planning to enter the competition, which is to be locally cofl-ducted under Spencer's direction. Their speeches are to be given before a session of the Oakland board in September. The winner of this competition will be entered in the State convention contest. The "Home-town Speech" competition is one of the rpost colorful features of the annual convention. Each competitor must present an address limited to five minutes, extolling the attractions of his city.

Date Set at Sept. 12 Opening of Bonnie Brae lodge and subdivision, the former Colony Club properties in Crow Canyon, off the Dublin Highway, has been deferred until September 12, it is announced by Joseph McManus, who has charge of the new development in behalf of the owners of the property. "Work is still proceeding on the re-decorating and furnishing of the lodge," McManus slates. "Final touches will be completed within the next few days, making it possible to definitely announce the opening date as September 12. In the meantime the property is open to view." With spven months of the year gone, building permits in Vallejo reached a new all-time high with passing of the $500,000 mark.

The total of permits for the first six months of the year stands at $547,206, according to Wade H. Madren. WOOL CLIP California's Spring wool clip, estimated at 23,000,000 pounds, brought in the neighborhood of $8,000,000 to producers. California is third in the number of sheep in the United States, and fourth in wool Every licensed real estate broker and salesman in California will receive an invitation to attend the thirty-second annual State convention of the California Rial Estate Association to be held October 7-10, 1936, in the Los Angeles Blltmore, according to announcement by State Chairman W. T.

Richardson, rep-recenting the Los Angeles Realty Board. This means that 15,000 brokers and an equal number of salesmen will be invited. The first afternoon, October 7, will be given over wholly to a general real estate conference conducted by Commissioner J. Mortimer Clark of the State department. That evening COTTON CROP California has 370,000 acres of cotton under cultivation, which is 168 per cent of the acreage planted last year, and the largest in the history of the State.

The previous highest acreage planted was in 1929, and amounted to 319,000 acres. The crop this year ian 8ood Oakland Realty Board speakers have will be the old timers' dinner and the State convention will officially open the following morning. Real estate boards from Eureka to El Centro will participate, and the business program will deal with the improved conditions and future of the real estate market. won the trophy cup many times. BERRY YIELD Although California is not one of the leading strawberry producing States in point of volume, it leads all the other States in the yield per acre nearly 200 crates.

The competition was inaugurated in 1920 by Fred E. Reed of Oakland who gave the first trophy cup. in Now Showing in MONTCLAIR HIGHLANDS MILLION DOLLAR VIEW HOME' Sfl wSttk- HJHHb law i ilWw Many Homes in Orinda Prove That Pure, Dry Pine Scented AIR and abundant SUNSHINE Looking easterly on The House of Ideas, showing its surroundings towering pines. ORINDA has every convenience of 1 the cily plus much the cily cannot give! Good Taste and Comfort Are Not Expensive witWnthe proverbial stone's throw of man-lion investments of upwards of $50,000, homes of those who have attained more than average success, are many smaller homes, inexpensive, but quite in keeping with their surroundings. Truly Orinda is a place where ALL good folk may dwell in happiness CasaManana "The House of Tomorrow," whose lines are borrowed from the old Mexico of yesterday.

On the side of a commanding hill, with a three-quarter acre lot surrounding its oak-shaded, breeze-swept eminence. One of Orinda's choice small homes. Open for inspection, and for sale. CasaLenada In, a secluded glen, embowered in live oaks, this Monterey Colonial type adds to the beauty of its location. Here, too, is three-quarters of an acre of ground for many happy days in Orinda's sunny out-of-doors.

to make Piedmont Pines a most healthful place in. which to live. With an elevation reaching 1400 feet above sea level, its commanding location gives Piedmont Pines not only an un-. surpassed panoramic view of the entire Bay region, but also insures a remarkable freedom from moisture-laden air. Little wonder that building has become intensely active in Piedmont Pines! Little wonder that we have been compelled to open a NEW section of "PiedmonT Pines for sale.

Lots are as Iqvkv as $600.00. Open A 11 Week, 10 a. m.lo9 p.m. The House of Ideas Beautifully Furnished by Breuner's An adaptation ipf French farrhhouse architecture, the House of Ideas strikes a note of distinctive individuality. Yet it is characteristic of Piedrn'cnt Pines, for, like all its rapidly increasing neighbor, it is fully in keeping with its surroundings.

You wille delighted with the transparent finish of. Its redwood interior trim, with the authentic beams which actually, support the upper floor, with its two-baths one of 'Which is in and with its many other-features which make it truly a "house of ideas." Drive to the junction of Park Boulevard and Mountain Boulevard, and follow the arrows to its location in rapidly growing PIEDMONT PINES the last word in LOCATION, 1 DESIGN and FURNISHINGS At last! A furnished display heme that is planned to give you practical, usable ideasideas that will save you hundreds of dollars when you buy, build or furnish a home. Come out today and here's what you see: A setting, of matchless beauty, high in the Piedmont hills, yet only 12 minutes from 14th Broadway. A view of Oakland, the Bay and San Francisco that is framed by the windows of every major room. A design that is as modern as tomorrow-spacious, Convenient, step-saving.

Furnishings installed by the H. C. Capwell Co. --Oakland's leading home furnishers. Never l-.

before have you seen such appropriateness and beauty. Every room deserves your careful' study. "1' on Come prepared to oponrt at least halt an hour atudylng this unusual home. Drive out Moraga Road or Park Boulevard to Mountain Boulevard and Snake Road and follow anowi direct to home. Visiting Hours Daily and Sunday 10 a.

m. to 9. p. m. H.

C. CAPWELL'S Broadway, 20th and Telegraph EMGE STOCKMAN 3810 Broadway HU-7917 There's niter freedom from cramped quarters, for with good neighbors just far enough away to keep them GOOD neighbors. There's an abundance of cheery, healthful sunshine, tempered on Midsummer days by soft hrsezes and the deep, shadows of giant trees. And withal, its self-willed seclusion is no harrier! to city enjoyments, for Orinda is sctH. ally closer to downtown Oakland and San Francisco, by many minutes, than many closely settled areas in Metropolitan Oakland.

Orinda residents enjoy much the city dweller misses, but miss nothing the city dweller enjoys I 0 For these, and all the best in Orinda, see Mitchell Austin, whose Orinda office is open every evening. "MITCHCil AUSTIN prvpertv 'MITCHCf 4 USTIN prupertv Main Office: CL encourt 4874 Tract Office: TH ornwall 1802 Main Office: CL encourt 4874 Tract Office: ANdover 3844.