Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 31

D-3 OAKLAND TRIBUNE, SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 1937 DISPLAY HOME OPENS TODAY IN OAK KNOLL TRACT DISPLAY HOME FURNISHED Woman Finds Her Ideal In Homes in Oak lynoll SHI INCLUDES BEE IIS NEW BUSINESS CENTER RISING DISPLAY II WILL BE OPENED By ELIZABETH CLARK TIER Hi maple breakfast 'groulvat one end) is a model of convenience. I checked off a long list of the things I was sure would be left out, and I found every one a handy tile-top work table in addition to the extra long tile tables flanking each side of the sink, lots of drawers and cupboards, antproof cooler with adjustable metal helves, indirect lighting like a million other women, am a self-appointed expert on how to build houses. For the past 10 years I've been saying that the only way to own a tasWpil, distinctive home is to build it yourself, to plan every room and cupboard in it just as you want it-and now I have to take it all back, for I have seen an ideal home, nnd I did not nlan it! Resales, as well as new homes; are to be featured in Mason-Mc-Duffie Company's Sunday "Homt Shows" today, according to an announcement by officials of the firm. In the fourteen houses selected for today's speciaj showing six fall in the resale classification aqd eight are brand new, it was said. Featured home in the new homes Development of a new business center to serve Moraga Estates and adjacent property has been begun by Fred T.

Wo(id, it was announced yesterday by Fred T. Wood. This center will stand at the junction of Orinda and Moraga highways with the eastern approach to the new Low-Level Tunnel and according to Wood, will be one of the handsomest business developments in the western Contra Costa above the sink, linoleum in a pattern that is easy to keep immaculate ana laid in the new way without corners I hi In r'r0nn is at Creston itoaa. wnicn The home I saw is in Oak Knoll a simple Colonial type with fresh, white clapboards and green window trim and an outlook, rolling hills fringed with silhouettes of eucalyptus. Its six rooms have been furnished by Breuner's in keeping 0 1 1 and with a chrome baseboard banding.

Both bathroorns have hard- is to be shown for the first time wimnrrrmi hnvins iust been finished this week. It has four bedrooms and 5 ff 1 with the charm and "livability of the house itself. THE LIVING ROOM The living room has a warm ma 4 hogany-toned rug, printed linen surface ceramic tile that keeps us smoothness and color indefinitely. The bedrooms are particularly worthy of mention. The sky-blue front bedroom has walls of soft, cerulean blue with white diamond lines.

The lurniturt is smooth, bleached maple in dull pearl -tone finish, and each twin bed is covered in an all-over tufted white chenille spread. COLONIAL ROOM A colonial living room of dignity and distinction has oyster white walls, ivory ceiling and woodwork. Floors are stained brown mahogany. The rug is raspberry color, as are County area. Wood reported rapid progress being made on the tunnel itself, and the virtual completion of the approach road from the eastern portal of the bore to Moraga Estates.

"This is going to be recognized as one of the finest scenic drives anywhere in the Eastbay region," he said. "Its sweeping curves through the hills open up some of the finest views. Wood reported rapid progress also on building operations in Moraga Estates. The model home being built by Stanley M. Davis on.

North wood Drive is near completion and soon the interior decorators will be busy inside. The landscape artists have already begun preliminary work outside. It is to be opened for public inspection on July 25. 2 baths, with one of the bedrooms and one bath on the first floor. Other unusual features in arrangement and decoration are said to bo included in the home.

Among the resale group, a seven-room English home, located at 750 Spruce Street is to be featured. Describing it, the company said: "This attractive, vine covered English home is situated in North Berkeley. It is not new, but has just been so tastefully redecorated you can hardly tell the difference. In addition to the unusually large living room, dining room and the conveniently arranged kitchen, there is a bedroom and bath on the main floor. Upstairs are 2 large bedrooms, sun room and bath.

There is a large basement. rvr- draperies, an old-fashioned llouncea sofa in wood tones and brass sconce candlelight fixtures. In the dining room Breuner's decorators have used Duncan Phyfe furniture, including a graceful pedestal table and quaint curved-back chairs. Wpmen visitors will be especially interested" in the clever handling of the combination den and guest room, a perfect solution for smaller, practical homes. SUNNY KITCHEN The long, sunny kitchen (with its ff.

cUsL vln v. the draperies. These colors, witn tones of deep blue for accent, serve as an effective background for' mahogany furniture of the Colonial American type. Already acclaimed as an outstanding residential construction project, because of the 25 new homes completed and under way, Oak Knoll steps further into the limelight with the announcement of a furnished display home that opens for the first time today. Breuner's have collaborated with the David D.

Bohannon organization In this exhibition of the advanced ideas of home dqsign and furnishing, with moderate cost as the basic theme throughout. This is -in accordance with the policy of the Bohannon organization, according to officials, to 'make Oak Knoll one of the finest popular priced subdivisions in the State, and also one of remarkable individuality. "The Eastbay is ready for a project of this kind," states David Bohannon, "and we have brought into this development the greatest organization of specialized crafts-rnen, -planners and financial -interests, that has been perfected in Northern California. This will be realized at once, by all visitors to the tract and the display home. There are now 10 homes that are completed, or nearly so, and from them an accurate impression nf the ultimate! character of Oak Knoll can be.

readily formed. "For those who wish to have first knowledge of the hidden features in the construction of these homes, an inspection of the limits that are partly completed, will be an for in many respects the- specifications of the FHA have been exceeded. Every home of the 300 to be built in this project, has received FHA approval, and they arc consequently subject to administration inspection at all times." To reach Oak Knoll, drive out Foothill Boulevard to 82nd Avenue; turn left and follow the Bohannon signs. Advertising Appointment Important new developments In the advertising field this week include the appointment of David -M. Botsford, president of the National advertising i i.

r.i. t-Ji iK nvA D. Rnliannnn Oreanization. has been Onr Hie manv homes DcintE du ai ixhuu uy mv- fur In both architectural and furnishings, the modern taste ha, been essc and the cost is in keeping with the limitations of the average income. Oak Knoll reached by way of 82nd Avenue, from roothill boulevard.

See New Broadmoor Today! BY THE FHA concern, 'VMM Botsf ord Constantine jfijT' 1 fn) A fj (n) hip-lay nj (R p. vJLx A 13 Cr mw wMij3. -I GSSZJ! wniin-. U. Va Gardner, a mpmber- 3 at large of Compare also, our building prices.

Note the type of construction that goes into, all our homes; the planning and all. that goes to make attractive, enduring homes. Consider our terms and method of assisting you in financing either a lot or a home. Note the progress made in street Work and all other See the homes now under construe-" tion. Compare the location, surroundings and prices of lots with any other section in the East Bay.

You will then be in a position to judge the value of this property. t. execu- live com- mittee of Amer- ican Asso-1 i a ion of Advertising Agencies. Botsford's a point ment to the mist follows A warning that prosecutions may soon be instituted by the United States Department of Justice against persons guilty of reporting fictitious purchase prices in their applications for Federal Housing Administration insured loans, was issued yesterday by the Oakland Real Estate Board, based on a communication from D. C.

McGinness, Associate Director of FHA. It is reported, the Realty Board states, that several cases have recently come to light wherein the applicant for an insured loan for home purchase purposes has reported as his purchase price an amount in excess of the actual price paid, thus laying the basis for a loan of greater amount would otherwise be possible under FHA regulations. It is further reported that in some nf these cases, tiie applicant has been to do so 'by persons interested irr the success of his application. "The National Housing Act imposes severe penalties for wilful misstatements in attempting to secure insured loans. Such penalties apply upon the psienation Reasonable down payments.

Long, easy terms. Drive out East. 14th Street to Dutton Avenue, turn left, to Superior Avenue, where the tract is located. New Broadmoor is close to trains to San Francisco and bus lines to Oakland. Shops, schools and all city advantages are within walking distance.

DERRY BROTHERS OWNERS AND BUILDERS 815 East 14th Street, San Leandro. TR inidad 8800. Francisco, avid botsford vire-pnesident of Thomas. Evidencing a continued leadership in progressive development in the advertising field, the firm or Botsford, Constantine Gardner has been recognized as one of tne first Pacific Coast agencies to become members of the Four A Association, having belonged to the organization for 15 years. The desire to create nd continue a better understanding of common he Home You've float! and Oreartied i 4- Priced Lower Than Yori Dared to Elope! not only to tne applicant dui to any one contributing to such a Muutfl muling.

WJUimy iwmmt titi ii iiirirrT iri VATTD -if It's as lovely as you've hoped for! At last the impossible! A ready made home that is everything you could wish artistic distinctive, and delightfully comfortable, yet pneed to fit the smaller budget. Different and cozy as the homes you've ad' mired in HOUSE GARDEN, SUNSET, AMERICAN HOME, and HOUSE BEAUTIFUL this home was planned every inch, for livability. The room arrangement is ideal a spacious central living room with two bedrooms and bath on one side, an inviting library-guest room combination with its own bath and the convenient, sunny kitchen on the other. All on one floor easy for housekeeping, gracious for living. F.

H. A. Financed, this truly lovely-home will tost you no more than the ordinary homes you see every day. You'll be amazed, to find that, at last, your, good tasle and the size of your purse can actually agree! When you sen this home, note especially such details as these: Beautifully designed electric fixtures in all rooms Extra tile -top kitchen work table conveniently located Indirect lighting over sink 4 Generous cupboard and drawer space. planned A v- A by urn i she i' 0 problems of the advertising nrss has identified Botsford with many of the groups that have been formed for this purpose.

During the year 192!) to 1930, he was president of the Pacific Coast Advertising Agency Association, which was later absorbed by the present Four A group. This group Is made up of 112 of the country's leading advertising agencies, handling a bulk of the country's National advertising, in. addition to new. appointment in -Four A Association, Botsford will continue in his capacity as a director of the National Outdoor Advertising Bureau, owned and operated by the advertising agencies of'the United States. Neii) Department For Local Market Completion of a new "self-serve" tvpe of tobacco department at the Tenth Street Market was announced today by Sherwood Swan, president of the organization.

The new department is conveniently located adjoining the Washington Street entrance, and Is of the open front type, without counters, so that patrons may select their own brands of cigars, cigarets and tobaccos from the shelves- Two cash registers, and a staff nf efficient clerks, ensure speedy service at all times, while reserve stocks of all the popular brands are carried on upper shelves, so that stock replacements may be made Immediately. The new department has been "planned to conform to the design adopted in the liquor and drug departments directly across the aisle, in both of -which the modernized plan of merchandising has been found to speed up service and to give much easier shopping facilities to customers. Local Beauticians Will Adopt Code Dorothy Eppstein, president of the Eastbay Cosmetologists' Association, announced today that codes are being adopted for the beauticians of thiVarea. A new law passed by the Legislature which enables a standardization of prices aids this movement, according to Mrs. Eppstein.

The beauticians of the Metropolitan Oakland area have been holding numerous meetings to improve conditions in this district their industry. Announcement will be made shortly of a meeting to which all beauticians in this area are Invited. Pi I ft If (v y' HOW TO CET THERE Drive over Fish Ranch Road to the Junction of Orinda and Moraga. Highways, Breuner's decorators, in furnishing the home, have carried out the original intent of the builder to combine utter comfort with impeccable taste. Colorings are beautiful, yet practical, with furniture pieces selected in the right scale in restful designs that blend into the Colonial type setting.

well the Duncan Phyfe dining group fits into the newly popular dining room and how cleverly the guest has been planned to become a regularly usable part of home just two examples of thoughtful home furnishing. Be One of the First Home! Conre toOak Knoll Sunday Drive out Foothill Boulevard to 82nd Avenue turn left and follow Bohannon signs. 'Open 10:00 in. to 9:00 p. m.

sMl 1510 OOut here in Moraga Estates, the rolling oak-clad hillsides, the eye-filling views, the tempered even climate are a standing invitation to Here life is on a broader scale, richer, more gracious. This, you'll say when you see it, is frre place vou've dreamed of. Moraga Estates offers every fid- vantage you want beauty, opportunity for outdoor living, good paved roads to every home- site, easy accessibility to your business in Oakland, Berkeley or San Francisco; regular city water, electricity and telephone service, low taxes and very important excellent neighbors. Yet prices are amazingly low; you can own a 3i acre homesite for as little as $350, and on easy, terms, too. Drive out and see this sensational high-class residential community today.

in Ti. i FRED WOOD, Inc. Branch Office at Moraga Estates 1727 Franklin St. TH ornwail 2727 OAK KNOLL TRACT OFFICE: Telephone TPdrudad 2232 Oakland: 331-17th 1613 San Francisco: 11C2 HaAr I tc:.