The Morning News from Wilmington, Delaware • 28

WILMINGTON MORNING NEWS. WILMINGTON. DELAWARE. SATURDAY. APRIL 27.

1940 5 HOMES PLANNED IN WESTMORELAND Scene in New Delaire Development DELAIRE TO GET HOUSES Paved Streets, Landscaping Make Ideal Development For Suburban Residences Suburban Site North Of City Has Commanding View Of Delaware River FOUR TEN1R -J "Yes, One group of 10 houses is nearly finished and another similar group is being started at Delaire, new development running from the Philadelphia Pike to the Delaware River, a few minutes drive from the city. Three families are living in the development, which was opened in February, and it is expected that five more will be there by May 15. I W. Ricards, exclusive agent for Mr. Census Delaire, announced he is waiting Taker.

fcft'MlVlWlHbWIMWTI Til It i il ni -i m-m-, 1 1 niYmnin-ir, We Own Our Home" We Bought It the IFHLR "STicneplain TJay and it demanded the skill ard the conscientious counsel of a Bank such as the St. Georges Trust Co. with all its resources and experience in such matters. By using the right methods it is often possible to save a considerable amount on the loan you apply for on your property. WRONG STEPS LEAD TO DELAY RED TAPE interest rates that are out of line.

Several homes in the new Delaire section, being developed by L. C. Ricards, are shown here. Located at the top of a hill between the Philadelphia Pike and the Delaware River, just past the Mt. Pleasant School, Delaire offers an ideal location for quality building such as is being done here.

Mr. Ricards" plans for the section-include building of a swimming pool, and complete landscape work to enhance the'natural beauty of the area. One of Wilmington's best developing residential sections, Westmoreland, contains 14 good-sized, dignified homes, and plans are being made for five more to be built soon, according to Marvel and Shelnutt, exclusive agents for the development. located between Wawaset Park and Westover Hills, and adjacent tne Wilmington Country Club, Westmoreland is in a quiet, beautiful neighborhood. Streets Paved The streets have been paved with hard macadam surfaces.

Underground lighting has been installed. Sidewalks, gutters, and curbs also are provided. Attractive landscape work has been done, and surrounding the development are features which add to its rich atmosphere. A demonstration home will be open in Westmoreland today and tomorrow to give visitors thorough insight into the types of homes being built thre. The demonstration house has a stone exterior, contains four bedrooms, two baths, a maid's room, and library, and is equipped with a butler's pantry and two-car garage.

The living room, which is to the left of a large entrance hallway, contains a fireplace, and has windows on three sides. Doors open from this room to an open porch at the side of the house. The dining room Is roomy and pleasant. The kitchen contains the most modern equipment, including a monel metal sink and large well-built cabinet. Bedrooms and baths are done in extremely good taste.

Library Provided The library is finished in knotty pine, and, when furnished, will provide a comfortable place where one may have privacy and quiet. Floors throughout the house are of random-width hardwood. Decorations and trim are in excellent taste. Another home In the neighborhood, now nearing completion and sold, is of whitewashed brick. Done a thoroughly colonial manner, it shows the same quiet charm as its neighboring buildings.

Most of the homes in the development have been constructed by A. rortunato. only for favorable weather to continue with the road-building program and landscaping. Sewers are installed throughout a large portion of the development. Swimming Pool Planned The Delaire tract comprises 61 acres of land.

rolling down to the very edge of the river from the pike. A stream runs through the tract, pooling in an abandoned rock quarry which Mr. Ricards plans to make into a swimming pool. Homes are now being built along the top of the hill, and later units will be put up along the stream, and on the sloping ground nearer the river. Delaire commands an imposing view, not only of the Delaware River but of the beautiful surrounding hills.

Its expansive natural qualities will be enhanced when landscaping is completed, and the houses which are being built there fit well In their setting. Mr. Ricards has an office at 34 West Main Street, Newark, as well as one in the DuPont Building. The Bio-Chemical Research Foundation for cancer research is to move to Newark, and Mr. Ricards has been asked to aid with placing the personnel of this plant in comfortable homes in ttie Newark area.

VIGILANCE PROTECTS Architect's Drawing of Westhaven Home HOME INVESTMENT Constant watchfulness on the part of the home owner will aid, in a large measure, the protection of his investment. Consistent vigilance will also safeguard him against the JV'o Man or Woman Ever Retired on the Money They Spent for Rent! danger of accidents ocounng on his premises. Adequate inspections, made periodically, will prevent casualties that may result through the falling of bricks, stone trimmings, and other materials which may become loosened through age and weathering. Reasonable precaution, in the nature of repair work will aid in the prevention of accidents and in the maintenance of the property "in a satisfactory condition. FHA F1MAMCIHC 'ZIP- fjL: 7- St.GeorgesTrustCo.

ST. CEORCES, Delaware Phone Del. City 2051 Member FDIC -sup. 3 Caviar is being given to undernourished children in Russia as a cure for rickets. jit ITT i- PRIVACY CHIEF AIM i FOR SLEEPING ROOMS Llii a 'WJortliwhile eigLborkoocl SEE and KNOW FHA officials caution prospective home builders to arrange bedrooms with special consideration for privacy.

Bedrooms should open directly on a common hall, not on other rooms. Wise planning of the openings in bedrooms is vitally important to insure proper placing of beds and other furniture. Adequate ventilation is essential, and sunlight should be afforded at some time during the day. This a sketch for one of the moderately priced homes In the colonial tradition, now being erected by Life Long Homes, in Westhaven, new residential' community overlooking Wilmington Country Club, adjacent to Westover Hills and Westmoreland. A sample home completely furnished by George W.

Rodgers Company is open tor inspection today at Sixth Street and DuPont Road, Westhaven. Marvel and Shellnutt are exclusive agents for the development. DELAIRE Inspect the Furnished Sample Home i 40 --'srjv -r My Daddy Is Swell to Me. CHILDREN ARE SENSITIVE TO SURROUNDINGS. THEY LOVE BEAUTY, COLOR.

THEY NEED THE SENSE OF SECURITY A COMFORTABLE HOME PROVIDES. GIVE YOUR CHILDREN THE BACKGROUND OF A HOME THEY CAN BE PROUD OF. LOCATE HERE AND NOW IN ONE OF THESE CHARMING COMMUNITIES MAKING THEIR HOME A BETTER PLACE FOR GROWING UP. it r. i -sir lliililllilllpft llitil "EE THE completed homes New homes under construction and the splendidly located lots available for your home in this permanently restricted development.

Here in the glorious hills you will find contentment and future development of a kind that will enhance the value of your holdings. In justice to yourself you should investigate the attractions of this delightful section. West morel and '0 ha en 0 Westover Hills Two Convenient Offices On Property and DuPont Building ftit Peasant I 1 jSr3 -Water CITY UVERY Selling $genls Marvel Shelnutt W. RICARDS PROPERTIES CO. (OWNERS and BUILDERS) PHONE 5415 and 91-3945 DU PONT BUILDING PHONE 5381 "i.