The Morning News from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 40

SIXTEEN WILMINGTON MORNING NEWS. REAL ESTATE SECTION. WILMINGTON. DELAWARE. SATURDAY.

MAY 10, 1941 Home Typical of Midvale Development Suburban Home Site Beady for Development SOLDIERS' SWEET TOOTH CAUSE OF FOOD 'KICKS' Elmhurst Plan Interests Many Firms Cooperate To Give Progressive Community With Moderate Prices -4. jycTi 1 1 MEMPHIS, May (IP) It you mothers get a. complaint on Army food from your '-iy in camp, it's more than likely earning of his "sweet tooth." Despite difficulty in finding experienced cooks, the Army' food in good and there's plenty of it. Second Army Commander Ben Lear said, but "Frequently complaints are due to a schoolboy desire to persuade their mothers to send them a batch of home-made cookies or fudge," he added. a fiv "ispfi LiroiwrtMiin i wnt nn "i iT "Hini mi uriiif T'-fiirf nni TWO TRAINMEN KILLED LOUISVILLE, Ky May 9 (INS) Two trainmen were killed and two others injured, one seriously, when two Louisville fc Nashville Railroad freight trains figured in a rear-end collision five miles south of Winchester, today.

The L. te N. office in Louisville listed the dead as B. W. McHargue, 50.

conductor, of Covington, and G. R. Henry, 42. fireman, of Louisville. -v- a.

aW. if attractive house is located in Midvale, on the DuPont Highway, starting at Hare's Corner and continuing along the west side of the highway to a point below the new State Highway Department Building. Midvale features attractive building sites and houses of the five and six-room size with attached garages. Charles D. McCleary is agent.

Ffcis ruraZ scene is in Pembrey, a new section on the Foulk Road which is being developed by h. P. Talley. Both, houses shown in the picture are occupied. Elmhurst, one of the state's thriving and growing communities, is being actively promoted by a group of progressive builders, who have Initiated a plan for the development of fine homes.

The development of home building at Elmhurst has commanded attention because of the Interest which these progressive concerns have had in its progress. The firms who are cooperating in the presentation of Elmhurst as an ideal residential development are the Williams Construction Company, with offices at 407 Winston Avenue, Elmhurst; the Elmhurst Realty Company, at 5 South Maryland Avenue, Elmhurst; and Howard 6. Johnston and Albert Rickel. A great deal of the popularity of Elmhurst is due to its fortunate location. The community has enjoyed a steady, sound and rapid growth.

During the course of the past few years, with building projects growing, it has developed into a residential section that has stores churches, fine transportation facilities and many natural advantages It is a convenient suburb whose residents take a great deal of pride in its growth. The type of dwellings which the progressive builders have placed in the new construction program presents sound values. Homes have been fairly priced, with moderate costs the lead. The locality permits the presentation of homes which feature honest values. Another feature which is of interest to prospective residents of Newport is the fact that the builders are financially responsible and stand behind their handiwork.

Pine construction features, by experienced workmen, has led to the building of excellent homes in Elmhurst The builders have long been associated with the community and feel a definite responsibility to it for its future progress and growth. Elmhurst is easily accessible from Wilmington. One only has to drive out Maryland Avenue, to Summit Road and turn right to the opera- I lOn A Tllimhup rf Talley Builds Elmhurst A fakes Rapid Strides in Home Building SuJbWiijcin New Modern Home HOLLY OAK ROAD 14 Block Wet of Phila. Pile Six rooms, bath, hot water, heat, oil burner with Summer) and Winter controls, hardwood! floors, garage, attached, large- Estate Homes GASOLINE PRICES ADVANCED Practically all service stations in Delaware yesterday increased the price of gasoline from one-half to one cent per gallon placing the price of straight brand gasolines at 18 cents a gallon and ethyl gasoline at 20 cents. The increase is also effective in Pennsylvania and some parts of Maryland.

Oil company officials explained that the rise is due to the "increased demand for gasoline especially in the consumer business." Development Head Also Is Interested in Houses Erected in Other Areas lot. i --tir Tl fill Spacious tracts of the "estate" type that present the utmost in fine living are featured by Lawrence P. Talley, who is at present engaged in the building of a num TUXEDO PARK 108 LINCOLN AVE. Five rooms, bath, porch, heat, 2-car garage. Lot 75'xl25', old shade.

xjzcllsuii UalnsA ber of unusually fine homes in highly restricted sections distin guished by quiet dignity and natu 21 ral beautv. Mr. Tallev is specializing in in dividually built homes, surrounded by plenty of ground, in the MORTGAGE LOANS On Acceptable Modern City Suburban Homes Whpthfr 7o want Huild yaor home mr buy ready built, we may be able help ya with FHA 4' Long: Terra Loans Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. Loans CONST.

MONEY AVAILABLE DELAWARE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CO. 10TH A ORANGE STS. DHL 3-4271 $10,000 and higher sales brackets. Two such developments are already in the process of being built with a number of homes complet WILEY -Si ass nomes have been finished for public inspection, showing the many features which the builders have incorporated in these fine, moderately priced homes. The above picture gives a vxexo of one of the streets in Elmhurst.

a fas growing suburb. The dei.elovment features frame and brick duellinas 91 ORANCI in the moderate price bracket. A number of sample homes are open for inspection. Elmhurst is beyond Richardson Park and may be entered from Mansion Road. PHONE 3-6214 FRATERNITY TO HOLD BANQUET AND DANCE ed- and in addition.

Mr. Talley is engaged in a number of individual dwellng projects. One of the developments in which Mr. Talley takes pride is Pembrey. on the Foulk Road.

One of the showplaces in this development is the home of F. W. Kurtz, which is nearing completion. It is expected that a number of other homes of this type will aUo be built in this splendid and highly restricted development, with 382 feet elevation, parcels ranging from 32.000 to 43,000 square ieex. Another major building operation which is being sponsored by Mr.

Talley is that at Forwood. Beautiful homes with many exclusive and individual features will be presented in this development, at Silverside Road, near Veale Road. Stone taehmenf, Montgomery Airport. Ala. The three youths, formerly of New-York city, were mechanics at the Bellanca Aircraft Corporation.

They had selective service numbers within the range of cail and enlisted so that they couid serve together, and in their chosen branch of the army. BOCCE n.l TO PLAY The C. C. Bocce Club of Wilmington will open its season in the Pennsylvania Bocce League by meeting the Bryn Mawr Social Club tomorrow at 3 p. m.

at the club quarters. 309 Walnut Street. P. Lanzilotti will captain the home team. i was sentenced to four months in the i workhouse when arraigned before 'Judge Henry R.

Isaacs in Municipal Court yesterday morning. Bail for an appeal was set at $500. A fine of S100 and costs was given Leroy T. I Wilson. Kennett Square, who was charged with operating an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.

The banquet and dance marking the twelfth annual convention of the Phi Delta Zeta Fraternity will be held tonight in the Hotel DuPont at 7 o'clock. Bertram L. Boone, of Baltimore, will be toast-master. Delegates from Richmond and Portsmouth. Va Reading.

New-York City, Washington, and Baltimore, will hold business meetings this morning. They will elect of TO Bl'Y FOIR PROPERTIES Elmer C. Taylor, president of New Castle County Levy Court was au-- thorized yesterday by the court to 1 executive contracts with the INVESTIGATE The Money Saving Possibilities A I MIDVALE On the DuPont Highway beginning at Hare's Corner Continuing on the West Sid to below New State Highway Bldg. AH modern conveniences, including running artesian -water, gas and electric. Convenient to churches and schools.

Free bus service to school. Easy plan of financing. Little cash required Balance as rent and below normal rental figures. Building Sites Fuiiy Restricted $200 up Smart Buyers Choose Duality Lighting Fixtures GARRETT, MILLER CO. N.

E. Cor. 4th Orange Ph. 3-4221 houses will be built and already a group of eight are in the process of construction. Forwood home sites ers of four properties in the vi-; cinity of the proposed New Castle Airport.

They are: Charles W. French. Carl C. Ranck. Robert W.

and Elizabeth N. Flowers, and Ed- are from three-quarters of an acre ward F. and Lillian W. Wolfe. I SALE RENT TRADE MANAGE ficers and select the next convention city.

There will be a sightseeing tour and cocktail party in the afternoon. An informal gathering was held at Monferoni's last night. JAILED ON LIQIOR CHARGE Charged with selling alcoholic liquor without a license. Howard Stafford. 800 block Wilson Street.

upwards in open, wooded and park areas. Mr. TaJIey is also interested in a number of other splendid developments ranging in size from one to 20 acres. Each site has utility services. COUNCILMAN GREEN ILL The condition of City Councilman Joseph B.

Green, wax renorterf im THREE ENLIST IN ARMY Roger F. La'notte, 25; Peter J. Di-i Cicco. 19. and Jaseph V.

Oennusa, I 22, enlisted yesterday for the Me-' chanics' and Resident Airplane De- PROPERTIES WANTED FIVE and SIX ROOM HOMES WITH A RACE Priced $4000 to $6000 proved at the Wilmington General wospuai last night. He was taken to the hosnital vesterria VISIT EST CHESTER'S SEW EST AD SMARTEST DEVELOP E. suffering from the grip and a slight WE HAVE CLIENTS WHO WANT TO BUY 9W FOR ACTION WRITE OR PHONE neart ailment. He is suDerintendent. of the city incinerator plant.

We Will Build to Your Ideas and Requirements SEE THE HOMES BUILD AND NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION CHARLES D. McCLEARY SALES ACENT For Full Details Inquire at Field Office on Property. Will be rraands from 141 A. M. tm 9 P.

M. vfry dsr. Jnelatfinf Carrcroft Crest Attracts Many Home Seekers Carefully-Planned Tract Has City Conveniences, Bus Transportation A new development known as Carrcroft Crest near Carrcroft is being built up by Edward Bernhardt real estate broker of 800 Shipley Street, and has attracted widespread attention among home seekers. Three of the Ave houses in the first unit of the proposed 250 homes in the development were sold long before completion and work was started at once on an additional unit or five houses. The third unit of five more homes is expected to start soon and other units will be built as the demand increases.

Tract Carefully Planned The tract has been carefully planned, and each lot measures 100 feet by 125 feet. Every house is built on a different elevation and great care has been taken in the landscaping which includes various shrubs and seeded lawns. The homes are of the center hall, six-room type with "irei large rooms down stairs and thite spacious bedrooms upstairs. There also is a powder room and a bathroom with stall shower. The homes are heated by a hot water unit with oil burners.

There Is a large fireplace in the living room of each of the homes and the kitchens have been equipped with the most modern of combination units. Each of the houses has a large, roomy, garage with overhead doors and all modern conveniences. Bus Transportation The development is ideally situated nd has the very best of all facilities. Transportation into the citv is easily available through the bus line on Marsh Road. Among the city conveniences which this suburban section enjoys are the city water supply and the complete lines for gas and electric power.

The homes in the first units are constructed for sale in the 7.650 price range, but later houses will be in the higher brackets, it was said. They are being built bv Morris Bobb of this city, who has gained an excellent reputation for the construction of individual homes LIBERTY FINANCE Corp WANT REAL WFE IN TOl'R MEW HOME? OfR LIGHTING FIXTURES AFFORD COMFOIT A EASE AT REDUCED PKICEg; FINE SELECTION! Sandavs and Holidays. Other liaara by appnintment. GUEST HOME OPEN FOR YOUR INSPECTION TOMORROW Sunday, May 11th CALL NEW CASTLE 6291 REAL ESTATE DIVISION 606 MARKET ST. DIAL 3-4178 Located in tbe southwestern West hrstrr.

adjacent State Teacher CpUetre. Direction from Roate SOS. turn left at southern end State Teacher's College Roettle Avenue), drive tw blocks west, then follow arrows. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES IN COLLEGE PARK HOMES Hardwood Floors Inclosed Radiators Oil Heat Inique Lightinc Fixtures laundry Trays Attached Heated Garage Weather-Stripping Insulation Copper Tubing1 Large Closet Storage Electric Range Attractive Landscaping. Representative On Premises Daily IRST SHOWING COLLEGE PARK HOMES $6390 AND UP N.

W. COR. 4th ORANGE BT8. PHONE 2-1I9S OPEN EVES. HOME SITES For Quiet Dignity, Natural Beauty, Highest Restrictions These Developments Are Unsurpassed of the New CARRCROFT CREST THE ENTRANCE TO A BETTER LIFE IN ELMHURST CARRCROFT.

DEL. nLES'i CRESTFIELD, Foulk Road RESTRICTED AREA, situated on high elevation. Laid out to meet requirement of medium price home builder. FORWOOD, Marsh, Wilton Silvtrtide Road HOME SITES from V2 of an acre upwards. Open, wooded, and park, areas! One house under construction and two more to be started soon.

PEMBREY, Foulk Road HIGHLY RESTRICTED AREA elevation 382 feet. Parcels range from 32,000 to 48,000 sq. ft. SILVERSIDE HEICHTS, Silverside Road RESTRICTED BUILDING PLOTS, conveniently located to. transportation facilities.

WOODSIDE HILLS. Carr Road HIGHLY RESTRICTED HOME SiTES. Unexcelled view of the Delaware River. WYCKWOOD, Foulk and Shipley Roads HIGHLY RESTRICTED "estate-type" sites some parcels comprise over an acre of land. SEVERAL BUILDING SITES AVAILABLE NEAR THE CITY SIZES RANGE FROM ONE TO TWENTY ACRES Each Site Has Utility Services LOCATION VALUE CONSTRUCTION Elmhurst has had a steady, sound and rapid growth.

Stores, churches, doctors and transportation are estab- lished and natural advantages abound. A square deal for all enables Elmhurst to lead all other communities in homes that are fairly priced, not expensive and honestly presented. You get more honest value in this community. Builders are financially responsible, stand behind their construction, and have long been associated with this community. They will give you more home and the most features for the money vou want to spend which in Elmhurst is the price that ALL CAN AFFORD TO PAY.

401 West 14th St. EASY TERMS These Lovely Center Hall Homes HAVE Powder Room Tile BVh with Stall Shower Oil Burning Unit Complete Kitchen Fireplace Garage With Overhead Doors Lots 100 125 3 SOLD BEFORE COMPLETION "jV i mi J4omt Open Sunday I and 5 p. Iff. for JlnJpection Edward Bernhardt 5ix rooms, bath, hot air heat, oil burner. Large porch screened.

$3600 FOR QUICK SALE Paul S. SAMPLE HOMES NOW OPEN Oot Maryland Avenue to Mansion Road, turn right to Direction To Elmhiirrt i WILEY ALBERT R. RICKEL 10 Harding Ave ELMHURST REALTY CO. 5 So. Maryland Ave.

For Full Particulars Consult LAWRENCE P. TALLEY HOWARD H. JOHNSTON 2 So. Lake St. ELMHIRST DIAL 3-7332 (REALTOR) I 918 ORANGE ST.

Ji I PHONE 3-6214 V- I Phone 8384 800 Shipley St. PHOXE 3-7 18e SILVIEW PHONE 7712 KURTZ BUILDING PHONE 5208.