Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 55

i afelanU Criotme SUNDAY 4-M JGUSTT4, 1927 iThe New Lowell Jr. High School r- .1 .1 1 1 .1 ...1. iThe Long Home in Requa Highlands Rcqua Highlands centers around the residence of'Mrs. Long, of the Requa family, who retains this part of the property. The balance of this exclusive Piedmont tract is being marketed by Ralph A Knapp, local realtor.

The sites are graced by rare trees and shrubbery. The jract is fully improved. Howard Schroder, notei arekltMt, tT m1h -itrt 9f nnvtppntll flue imnwctiva ctriirtnr builder, is carrying out the work. now nearins? completion and will open its doors to students soon r-i iti 1 1 1 11 1 1 I designed the structure. IS afer the first ot the vear.

K. w. utrifpeia, weu-Known local Structure Will Open, Soon After the first of Year; Contains 35 Classrooms. NEW LOWELL JR. 1 SCHOOL IS NOW READY tj T.miflfield.

we'll known lo- i hniirlop rpnnrts creat proeress toward the' completion of the new Lowell Jr. high scliooi, me mam front of which is on Myrtle street at Howard Schroeder, noted Oakland architect, has furnished I -J If I itl 1 I I -o a 111 I iimii i I I I the design for the impressive structure. The newt school will contain Sb class rooms, an assembly hall, gym- VinVB nasium, uum iui suw cafeteria, etc. The cost win oe S270.O0O. It Is scheduled to be completed by the Spring term, when It will be placed in use.

A description of the Structure reads: "The design of the Lowell High school, is TudofHs one of the best examples of that type of nseii for school buildings kurGarden INDIVIDUALITY OF HOMES IS nn he Pacific Coast. There has I- -fl' (-' 1 r-- mWJ: W1 Geo rgeCRoeding been careful thought given to the combination of materials, which ha BDOTi Viv fhe lavman. as the practically every garden has out or more bushes of this variety. This rose Is a beautiful shell pink, and It Is'largely due to this variety that Portland has become recognized as the Rose City. 'I would like Tery much to yellow roses made the outstanding color In the California rose thus coupling up the name of the Golden State with the golden low er.

In my opinion, there is nothing which will compare with th rose for this purpose." NEW ICE PLANT FOR FRESNO A new modern $40,000 Ice plant recently has been completed in Fresno. It. Is fully equipped' with electrical appliances for the manufacture of ice, and th first unit, capable of 'producing twenty tons of ice daily, was put In operation July 1. The second unit probably will be completed this winter fill; FACTOR building is nearing completion. The choice of materials is me suuem part of all architectural design, he visualized by the Thousands of Roses Bl ooming.at Niles Up Fast architect or someone skilled in that lomg art.

The average person win oiten )f thi condemn a masterpiece ui muu-tAntna nr. nnnpr hut when the Sunset Mausoleum. According to officials of the unit will be ready next month. Rapid strides are being made in the erection massive above-around temple of entombment, part building is constructed and careful "In many instances the character of the homes being built in a subdivision ia the deciding factor which makes or prevents the sale of property to the individual." Luck is the opinion of the F. F.

Porter Company, exclusive selling agents for Le Bon Park, a new home center located one block be ly followed by the arcnueci aur-ing its construction, much surprise will be expressed at he beauty of the building, due to the blending yond the junction of Foothill and of materials and tneir texture. On the Lowell 'School, a remarkable, combination of color was obtained by the combination of what is Jcnown to the Building Trades aseommon brick and cast stone. The new Lowell Jr. High replaces the old historic frame build golden setting; and the always popular "Mme. Edouard frequently called "Daily Mall" because to it was awarded the famous gold cup offered by the London "Daily Mail" forjthe best new variety of rose So great is the variety of roses to.

be seen at Niles, however, that opinions of. the sightseers vary as! to which is the most beautiful, the question of preference In such matters always being one of individual taste. The Impression carried away by those who have visited the rose fields Is one of a great, endless profusion of color stretching far toward the horizon with a most picturesque background of palms and rolling hills, with Mission Peak in the distance. The suggestion was recently mad that an official rose, or at least a characteristic color of rose, be adopted by the state of owauthbrffy said, "would unquestionably be the most appropriate. In Portland Oregon, the sidewalks- are lined with Mme.

Caroline Testout, and ing which has stooa on istn aim Morbo Mtrppta sinrp. Oakland has made rapid strides toward the goal Real Estate Loans OF VALUE New apu, flat, home. Ao MAXIMUM LOANS, SUOO.OOO. Prompt service; liberal appraisals; rates reasonable. Gix different elasses of loam to meet your requirements.

Loans made In- all cities having' popu-itlon SO00 or over. S( 1H. Mgtt Loan Dept. Tucker -McEMnney Co. Hollywood Boulevards, in san leandro.

"The high quality of the homes being built by Kenneth C. Martin for sale in Le Bon Park have aided sales here remendously," Robert M. Saylor, treasurer of the Porter Company, said yesterday. "Martin has been building in Le Bon Park since it was first placed on sale a little over a year ago and he has found a ready demand for the homes he has. built.

"One reason, for that, of -course, is that Martin has built homes ihat are distinctly and individually charming homes that depart obn- sidet-abiy from ban bungalow. Some of his homes which now seems to oe wimin ner h. Manv fathers and mothers can remember when they proudly hailed tneir new scnooi wt.n nu less feeling than the studentsof the new Lowell will display when they march Into their new quarters goon 1 -efflf Motorists and travelers generally are now enjoying one of the most beautiful and remarkable sights of Alameda county the great rose fields at Niles where at this sea-, son of the year millions of blooms afford a profusion of brilliant color. One of the important industries of Alameda county, the nursery business, at' no season of the year attracts more attention frora the sightseer than it does during the height of the blooming period of roses. This year, follow-roses are exceptionally beautiful ing the unusually moist winter, the and are blooming with unusual profusion.

In the Niles fields will be found several hundred varieties, ranging from the dwarf Polyantha roses to the strong-growing Hybrid Tea and Hybrid- Perpetuals. While many of these plants being grown and strengthened by modern nursery methods will ultimately find way, -of California honres, a large population of them also will go east. The demaftd for quality California roses has each year increased and experience has shown that nowhere, are conditions more favorable to their production than at Niles. From Niles alone more than a quarter of a million two-year old budded rose plants will be marketed this year, and many of them will go in carload lots to various communities in the east. Among the finest of the roses now to be seen at Niles are a number of novelties such as the beautiful gojden yellow rose, "Rev.

F. Page Roberts," which has bat recently leapt into such great jsopu-larity, the charming Hybrid Tea of brilliant coppery hue known as "Padre," and the attractive "Golden Emblem," the California origination known as "Los Angeles," one of the most beautiful of roses, a flaming pink springing from a after, the llrst 01 year. ft fx Ali' -1 1U Jt' r.iw 4 430 17th St. Lakeside S300. are Spanish and some are English and Colonial, but there is individ LJBSLasES EMM I ii i nit uality about all of them tha.

makes them appeal very strongly to those who love beautiful homes. "Many person who have bought property have told us that they were first favorably impressed with All Glass and Glazing ness, the Golden State company is following the natural progressive Construction IHAU NAUTILU for th high character of the homes evolution ot its business as producer, manufacturer and distribu Work Is On tor of milk and Us products, which they saw being built. They saw how well Le Bon Park lends itself to homes that are out of the ordinary J01F1 Suit I BUYS STOCK Lowell Junior High School furnished by Schedule Modern fathers are giving more consideration to the requirements and when they considered these of their families in the matter of selecting homesites and less to their EAST BAY GLASS COMPANY The work of constructing Sunset Mausoleum is on schedule, accord 369 Fifth Street own personal needs, in the opinion of J. A. Scofield, of the Walter H.

Leimert company, developers of Phone LakwWe 3004 has resulted in Its becominif tne largest concern of its kind west of the Rocky mountains, It is pointed out. This 'is in line with the announced policy of the Golden State company of using Its many plants, field operations and selling forces to the fullest extent. The National Dairy company Is one of the old established dailies of San Francisco, "having been formed by an amalgamation of certain pioneer milk concerns in 1912. It has a substantial distribution of milk and cream in San Francisco. facta and learned that large lots are selling here at much lower prices than are being asked for property without all improvements much farther out, they bought, naturally." CALIFORNIA BUILDING THIRD California ranked third In building during April, being exceeded only by New York and Chicago.

ing to Fred A. Purner. general manager of this temple of entomb Oakmore Highlands, and one of the Vistrtbutors of Allison Steel Sash and Dexo Copper Construction Announcpment was made today by the Golden State Milk Products company of the purchase of the capital stock of the National Dairy eompany of San Francisco. By the acquisition of this busl- HOWARD SCHRODER ARCHITECT pioneers in the ranks ol i.astDay realtors. "In the olden days a man, In selecting a homesite, would exhibit great concern about the location with, relation to his place of business or employment," explained Scofield.

"In other words, he was very apt to fix the desirability of a homesite by its proximity to his work. "Today this haa all changed. Invariably the first question asked by a prospective purchaser of a home-site concerns the location of the property" With reference to schools. Following this he asks about hop-plng centers and districts. "Oakmore Highlands Is fortunately within easy access of six A.

W. Kitchen Co. Erecting Plant Kitchen company, which was recently Awarded a contract for extensions to the sewerage system of the City of Oakland, has ment. "All concrete work for Lawn Terrace will be finished this month and then the reinforced floor for Sunset Terrace will be poured. The placing of the marble finish in Lawn Terrace will begin the first part of next month and sections will be completed in a couple of weeks," said Purner.

"Those who have visited the big mausoleums pf the European countries and who have seen Sunset Mausoleum under construction declare that this above-ground temple will compare favorably with the European mausolelms, for beauty," continued Purner. "Another terrace is yet to be erected which will make the building about forty feet higher fhan it is at the present stage of on the Can One Be Too Careful of Their Own Interest? Have you, In seeking the large things, aeglarted the smaller mim? No doubt you have thought, that old' bSMSf Vf sequen, w. a moJern "at or apartment. We specialize in General Alterations, Additions, Store Fronts Garages, Foundations and Difficult Constructions. can turn your loss Into profit.

Free estimates and advioe. Satisfaction guarantetd. started the erection of a plant on Lowell Junior High School 354 Hobart Street. Oakland Phone Clencourt 7852 THE ACME BUILDERS schools and this one factor, I believe, has been responsible for a the sales In the tract which have now passed the half Phone Merritt 7001137 East 14th Street, Oakland s. KEW INVENTION TO AID WAI- million dollar mark." the Pier line of the Key System, according to H.

P. Bell, engineering executive of the Key System. Dump cars have been brought in, tracks built and all equipment used in the manufacture of concrete for the sewers have been assembled and work will commence within a short time. All materials, including the rock, will be brought in by barge to their plant on the pier to be worked up and distributed from that point. During each year for the past several years there has been an Increase of about 15 per cent in the use of electric signs throughout this country.

Another factor which prospective home owners take Into consideration, according to Scofield Is the matter of scenic environment. bulCDLS KERN OIL WORTH MILLIONS A new Kern County oil field that probably will be worth many millions when fully developed, now is being brought in. The new field is on Round Mountain, sixteen miles northeast of Bakersfield. One well brought in has 482 barrels daily, sixteen gravity prouction, it i stated. "Today, people who are locating In the Eastbay district seem to realize as never before that they are living In one of the beauty spots of California," he explains.

Sheet Metal Work and Kalamien Doors for the Lowell Junior High School Installed by EDGAR W. ANDERSON v- Sfieef Metal Contractor 3103 San Pablo Avenue. Oakland Phone Piedmont VISIT THE SITE "Realizing this, they seem to feel that there is no particular advantage in living in such a section unless they utilize some of this beauty and make it on ef the assets of their homesite." Mt. Vernon Park Homes To Be Built "CASAdelViSTA" Plumbing, Ventilating and Heating owell Junior High School ore convenient and adjacent to OAKMORE HIGHLANDS (Convenience to schools and popping centers is one "jcluty that every man owes hi family in selecting i Oakmore Highlands i 4 jvithin easy and convenient 'I ccess of six schools (This and other outstanding advantages make Oak-' more Highlands the preferred East "Bay res'iden-'fa'al district Drive across the bridge Come Out to Oxford Gardens Today and We Will Show You How You, Too, Can Own One of These Beautiful Modern methods of building and financing Have made the buying of a home almost at easy as buying a car, and have made it much more economical to OWN a Home, than to pay rent. Let us how you our beautiful English-Norman -r-and French homes, all built with every new idea known to the modern builder.

Studio ceilings with hand stenciled beams, sunken bookcaseg, hooded fireplace with a new kind of tile. Textured walls. Hand-carved woodwork. Tile kitchens done in dainty colors give beauty, while Concealo kitchen cabinets, Servel refrigera- tors, and inlaid linoleum make them practical, and entirely up-to-date. Bedrooms, light and gunny, papered and finished, with all the daintiness possible.

Bathrooms finished in colored tile with rubbey shower curtains to match. Heaters, furnaces, and many, many more features are included in these unusual homes. Prices $7250 to $950 Terms (Hose to schools, stores and San Francisco and local transportation." Installed by GEO. A. SCHUSTER 21rt and Grove Streets, Oakland Phone Lakeside 2736 Four homes axe being planned and are to be Immediately constructed In Mount Vernon Park.

Charles Wilson, secretary of the York stated: "Approximately thirty days ago we announced the opening of Mount Vernon Park, and have had a most satisfactory response. We have sold every lot on the West Side of McKiflop road and have just a few remaining on Sheffield street. We till have some choice lots on the east side of McKillop road. "The tract has particularly appealed to the homeseeker who desires to be close In and at the tame time enjoys seclusion. Most of Mount Vernon Park lots are view lota and are being sold on terms." Reconstruction Will Commence DOWN 'TOWN CORNER STORE Tyialfth tod Streets in OAK KNOLL This beautiful Oak Knoll Gift House is to be built on one-of the hillsides, overlooking the new Oak Knoll Country Club, with an expansive view of the sunny hills and wooded dales stretching eastward, and San Leandro Bay to the west.

This Little Trip May Be Worth i 1 0,000.00 to You "Casa del Vista" the wondrous Spanish home, designed by one of California's finest architects, may become without cost, or any other obligation, guessing or contest. Someone who visits the site of "Casa del Vista," Oak Knoll, today, 'or any day during its construction, will become the owner of this house, lot, title and deed. Drive out today follow the signs. DIRECTIONS TO OAK KNOLL By auto: Foothill Boulevard, to Jones Avenue (98th follow Oak Knoll road signs direct to "Casa del Vista" site. Moraga Road to Mountain Boulevard to Oak Knoll, following road signs to site of "Casa dervista." By train: Southern Pacific 7th line to Jones Ave.

(JSth meeting free Oak Knoll bug direct "Casa del Vista" site. E. B. FIELD CO. 13th and Harrison Streets Oakland 1391 Oak Knoll Office, Elmhurst 4824 "SEE THE SITES OF OAK KNOLLn The reconstruction of a large portion of the trolley on the Pier line of the Key System Transit company will commence immediately, according to H.

P. Bell, engineering executive of the eompany. Nearly 8000 feet of trolley wire and fixtures for ita installation will be replaced with a new type of material which will be of bronze composition in order to resist the corrosion on ferrous metals caused by the salt air of this section. The reconstruction of the trolley system on the Pier line with this high grade material will greatly decrease the cost of maintenance and also the number of line breaks with the resulting interruptions to service, it is stated. nd make Oakmdre High- lands a stopping point on yowr Sunday outing you'll enjoy the view and you'll be impressed with its home and profit Open to lease at reasonably rental for right tenant.

This busy corner suitable for drugs, bakery, radio, etc For further details tee J. B. PEPPIN t)wner and Builder i TO REACH OXFORD GARDENS Drive out Foothill Blvd. to 55th up 55th Ava. 2 Auto: By A.

J. SLAGHt. TRIBUNE TOWER blocks to Oxford Gardens. .1 Walter HfT rrk propertr take or follow Kik Bolr rr dtrtel trmrt. ALFALFA HARVEST VALUABLE The second alfalfa cutting this season in Kern County's half-million dollar hay crop was harvested the last of May.

It is estimated that approximately 40,000 tons of alfalfa, will be shipped to the outside By Car: Take 7 car to end of line at Fleming and Madera walk down Fleming 1 block to 55th Ave, turn right 1 block to Oxford Gardens. 1 i market this year..