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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
10000 Loans Under $500

These mortgages. furthermore
have represented a higher proper.
ton of valuation in the last two
years than previously, making the
down trend of cost even more
marked. In addition, some 10000
new small homes were constructed
both this year and last with loans
of not more than $500.
THE unprecedented reduction
in monthly costs of home owner
ship has encouraged the build
ing industry to produce sound
homes in low-price classifica-
lions never before considered a
profitable market for new con-
struction," Ferguson declared.
AS a result, the benefits of
new home ownership have been
steadily extended to even
broader income groups.
Volume Increases
at Is particularly gratifying
that the trend toward lower
cost new homes has been ex-
tended during the current year
when the total volume of resi-
Dental building has increased
to the highest level since 1925"
Ferguson observed.
Families of modest income
which hitherto could afford only
to rent used houses are thus In
a position now to purchase their
own new homes.
"In fact, at least one-half Of
the new homes financed by
FHA-insured loans are being
purchased by families with an
nual incomes ranging from
$1,000 to $500"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Deatb notlres

BALICkI, LEO F.-Husband OF Theresa,
dear father OF Edward, William, Harry
and Mrs. Florence Meurei. brother OF
John, Edward. Mrs. Agnes Slash, Lottie
Aranawski, Martha Evans, Cecilia Knapp,
Frances Chmiel. also 7 grand chikiren
funeral from 1903 Jane Ave. Tuesday,
900 a. m. 70 81. Anthony's Church at 10.
MaeDONALD-De 26. 1870. Anna L. (nes
Zube), beloved wife Of sergt Donald A
dear mother OF Jeanne, daughter OF the
late Mrs. Laura lube. sister OF Otto. Mrs.
Adellne Campbell. Mrs. Louise Downey,
Mrs. Margaret Schultz. John. George, Mrs
Aurela Allemon and the late Mrs. Ger
trude Novak. Funeral from her residence
1879 LEISURE, Monday. at s:l5 Church OF
the Precious Blood at Q o'clock.
McGREEvY-Dec. 20. 1910, Frances. be-
loved wife OF the late Patrick ]. Me
Greevy, dear aunt OF Mrs. Ellen MacAleese
Mrs. Agnes Petsing and p. J. McNally
sister-in-law Of Mrs. Josie Ryan OF Chicago
Funeral from residence. 1898 Common
wealth, $3.50 Monday morning 10 st. Dom
inc's Church. for solemn high mass at .
Interment Mt. Elliott.
MUELLER 2s. Ida OF 1921
Helen; dear sister OF Mrs. Otto Homer
aunt Of Margaret Homer Funeral service
Tuesday. 10 a. m. at A. II. Peters Funera
Home. 12057 Gratiot.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
10 Rise
1872, Survey Shows

Thanks almost entirely TO the
national defense program, 1871
will be the biggest year for
building since $780," the Archi-
tectural Forum Magazine pre-
diets today after a nationwide
survey IF a score of business
economists and lao building
leaders in % cities from coast
to coast.
In a preview Of the complete
survey the Architectural Forum
declares that total expenditures
for new construction during the
coming year will increase Is per
cent over 1910 to S7,755, 900. 900,
exclusive of spending for mainte-
nance and work relief.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Building Figures Cited

buildings engineering
permits issued buildings additions and
alterations existing buildings mentioned
Week Ending
const Dec Dec 1899
w............................S 748,977 $481,665
Additions and alterations 129.726 51,931
Totals. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $S78,7OS s5SS,596
o buildings
New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Iss 1ls
Additions alterations So "a
Observation-Disclosures.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Male Help Wanted


Combination
LINOTYPE OPERATOR a COMPETITION
required Immediately for commercial plant,
open shop. steady Job. state age. previous
employment. wage required. Box b-osso,
Detroit Times.
DRfvERs-E Experienced. with fair knowl-
edge OF city; no need to be unemployed;
make money with Radio Cabs; age a or
over. Apply 3i5D Woodward.
EAST SIDE MEN
want two men over "a, with car. living
on East Side. TO help me In business. Call
Townsend 9-i056. Sunday afternoon, be-
tween , and O'clock
HIGH school or college students for part
time work In ID. s. X. garages. APPROX
mately 30 positions at soc an hour TO be
filled by competitive examination. Ap-
pllcants must be between the ages OF Is and
20 years and residents OF Detroit for one
year Immediately prior TO the examination
excepting persons with honorable army.
navy or marine discharges. For fun de-
tails and applications. write OF apply al
the Detroit Civil Service Commission, 18th
Floor. Water Board Building. 735 Randolph
street. Detroit. Michigan. on or before
January 8, 1871.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Projects
To Use Stran-Stee|

The framework for two navy
defense housing projects, just
started at the San Diego and Long
Beach bases. Cal. will be of Stran-
Steel, according to J. E. Bowen,
general manager of Stran-Steel.
Detroit, a division of the Great
Lakes Steel Corporation.
The project at San Diego calls
for 300 duplex homes to house 600
families; while the Long Beach
project calls for 200 duplex houses
for 400 families. The houses will
provide homes for navy personnel.
Strans-Steel construction has been
employed in recent navy housing
projects and has proved extremely
satisfactory. in addition to provid-
ing speed In construction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Observe Trend
Toward Lower
Priced Homes
Mortgage Loan Drops
Show Smaller Cost
of Good Building

New construction financed this
year under the FHA-insured
mortgage program has carried
forward the steady trend toward
more and lower-coSt small homes,
Federal Housing Administrator
Abner II. Ferguson announced.
Proof that soundly constructed
new houses are being produced for
-Americarr home UwnerS at the
lowest cost in recent history Is
afforded by the continued DECLINE
in the average amount of mort
gage loan covering new homes.
In the 10 months ended October
81, the 1884, new-home mort
cages accepted for insurance by
the FILA under Title IL of the
National Housing Act averaged
4,4f7 in principal amount. In
1889, new-home mortgage loans
accepted for insurance averaged
SASH, as compared with S4,601
in 1888, $4.638 in 1887. SAIL in
1886, and S4,824 in 1895.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
REALTY ROW
CONTINUED from Page one)


of the Appraisal Institute which will be based
and knowledge in the industrial field
"Since there probably relatively qualified
specialized field 1t not expected that the society will have
membership,
information
The Royal Oak Real held its
ton recently and elected the following officers: H.
president William Kampe president E.
secretary E. j. Caxton G. NJ Mcleod board
control.
Banquet and installation OF officers will take place January,
the date to be announced
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Modernizofion

CONSULT ne ENLARGED Resi t<t.,e nssirrs
IN the bis sunday rtn>4 wsst ~
seetioni
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

Private industry keeping pace in
Detroit stated w Knoerzer director public relations of
the Detroit Estate Board, Saturday.
spite the the
which completed that only
a a
per occupancy
dwellings," said
The board complies bimonthy occupancy which
thousands rental of all and all of the
properties by members
the board.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

CONSULT the enlarged Real Estate listings
in the big Sunday Times Want Ad
Section
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Install Freezing Rooms

The latest home utility rooms
are being extended to include
facilities for quick freezing and
storage of fresh frozen foods.
These Artic pantries are becoming
increasingly popular. especially in
the West and Northwest where
deep freezing is most common.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28
Joe SMITH NIGHT
RALLY ARRANGED
Congressman Flaherty Of
Massachusetts Will ADJ
dress Several Meetings

The candidacy of Congressman j.
Joseph Smith, Democrat, will be en-
dorsed by a fellow-representative,
Thomas Flaherty at Massachusetts,,
at rallies in the fifth congressional
district Wednesday night.
CONGRESSMAN Flaherty will be one
of the principal speakers at DEM
ocratic rally in Torrington Wednes-
day, at which members Of the state
ticket and Congressman Smith will
also speak. He is also slated to talk
with Congressman Smith, at a rally
in Winsted, and at the French
American Democratic rally at Fran
co-American hall here the same
night.
"Joe Smith Night" will be held in
both Wolcott and Prospect Friday
night. The Democratic nominee for
reelection, will speak in both
towns during the programs arranged
in his honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28

tack on Greece at the expiration
hour.
Metaxas at once rejected the ulti-
matum and told Grazzi:
81 consider these demands and the
manner in which they are made as
declaration of war against Greece"
King George and Metaxas signed
decree of general mobilization of
the armed forces and MetaxaS is
sued it at once.
Metaxas called the cabinet into
session at 5 a. m. Go p. m. Sunday
EST to consider extraordinary de-
tense measures.
After the meeting Metaxas made
the following proclamation to the
nation:
LET the nation stand up and
fight for its land, for its women and
children and its holy traditions.
1--WE must show that we are
worthy of our ancestry, of our free
dom, heritage of our forefathers,
and fight to ten death.
1.-THE time has now come for us to
fight for our liberty and our lives.
Right To Live
"Italy does not recognize our right
to live as a free nation, despite our
neutrality. The Italian minister has
handed me demands that we sur
render Greek territories at Italy's
own discretion or her troops will
march at daybreak.
ct answered: II consider these de-
mandS and the manner in which
they are made as declaration Of
war against Greece"
The ultimatum expired automati-
cally.
An hour later, the air raid sirens
walled over ancient Athens, cradle
of western civilization, as newsboys
ran through the streets announcing
the news that Greece and Italy were
at war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28
TEXTILE WORKERS
ARE FOR HURLEY


Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 28-(UP)-
The State organization of the Tex
tile Workers Union of America gave
its support today to the Democratic
Gubernatorial Candidacy of Robert
A. Hurley.
State Director Joseph Leeds urg-
ed Hurley,s election because he is
committed to the same sympathetic
attitude toward labor as practiced
by our present national administra-
ton"
Leeds declared that Republican
Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin ''is OUT
spoken against the New Deal.
against President Roosevelt and
against all that the present national
administration means TO labor"
The state campaign was slow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28

gamble. In Offices, factories, neigh
borhood groups-wherever men of
draft age worked or relaxed together
pools were organized. In some the
first man called takes all; in others
the pool is being split.
Last Minute Details
At draft headquarters officials
were busy with last minute details
Newspapers, press associations
news reel companies and radio
broadcasters checked over their elab-
crate set-ups in the auditorium from
which the numbers will be flashed tc
the nation.
Draft Director Clarence A. Dykstra
assured all employers that they need
not fear disruption Of their bust
ness as result Of the draft. Where
two requirements = military man.
power VS.. productions conflict, pro-
duction will have priority.
"1t Is basic principle Of selec-
tive service at this stage Of the ma
tional defense preparation that ma
terial procurement is paramount,
Dykstra said in a formal statement
The honor Of drawing the first
number will go to 73-year-old Sec
rotary of War Henry L. Stimson
who was secretary of war in Presi-
dent Taft's cabinet four years before
the World war, and secretary Of state
in Herbert Hoover's cabinet.
Others to Draw
Secretary of the Navy Frank KnoS
Secretary Of the Treasury Henry
Morgenthau, Jr., Attorney Genera
Robert H. Jackson, and other gov
eminent officials will follow Stimsor
in drawing.
Before Stimson draws a number
there will be a short address by
President Roosevelt. He may return
to Washington to speak in person
otherwise he will speak by radio
from his Hyde Park home.
After the preliminaries, volunteer!
will continue the drawing far intt
Tuesday night, possibly early Wed.
nesday morning, until some 10,00(
have been drawn.
When, more than $500 local draft
boards in the At states will begin
classifying the millions Of men elig-
ible for military service. All Of them
will be placed into one of four gen.
eral classificationS-1. Available and
fit for immediate service; 2. Mar
necessary in civilian life; 3. Mar
with dependents; 4. Physically, men,
tally or morally unfit, or otherwise
legally deferred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28
hitler TALKS
TO MUSSOLINI
Continued from Page u

As Hitler and Mussolini conferred
there were unofficial reports that
italian forces already had marched
into Greece following expiration of
three-hour italian ultimatum de-
handing the military occupation OF
Greek territory.
The Axis chieftains had last met
at the Bremen Pass between Italy
and Austria Oct. 4. 1t was believed
that their meeting today concerned
not only the italian march into
Greece but Pan-European Axis pol
icy, including a gigantic campaign
against Great Britain IN the Near
East.
Other Conferences
Since their last meeting troops
had marched into, Rumania, Hitler
had conferred with Marshal Phil
ippe Petain and Vice Premier Pierre
Laval of France and Generalissimo
Francisco Franco Of Spain, and
France had accepted program Of
collaboration with Germany.
Mussolini, also, was expected to
confer this week with Franco and
with either Petain or Laval.
Unofficial advices had said that
Italian troops were prepared to
march into Greece from the Al
bantam frontier at daybreak, and
Rome eagerly awaited official con-
firmation that the campaign had
started.
A Florence dispatch from the Ger
man official news agency reported
that Mussolini on his arrival there
greeted Hitler cordially.
Berlin made 1t known officially
that Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel,
chief of the supreme command Of
the German armed forces, accom-
panied Hitler. Keitel also accom-
panied Hitler in his talks with Pc
tain, Franco and Laval.
The German agency reported that
the German Italian conference had
been started at the Vecchio palace
in Florence.
1t said that Hitler was greeted by
the people of Florence with "inde-
scribable demonstrations of joy and
enthusiasm" Florence was decorate
ed with Italian and German flags,
the agency said.
Hans Won MacKensen, German
ambassador to Italy, was present, the
dispatch reported.
After having been greeted by
Fascist authorities and guard Of
honor, the agency said, Hitler drove
to the palace and the conference
started.
Hitler Waited
Hitler's train had waited outside
the city, 1t was said, until Mussolini's
party arrived at 10:40 q. m. (3:40
a. m. EST).
After Mussolini had received Hit
Ter at the railroad station, the Axis
leaders proceeded in an open auto
mobile to the Vecchio palace along
streets lined with cheering crowds.
Ribbentrop and Ciano followed In
another car.
Italian inspired sources said Of
the Greek move that italy had been
forced to take urgent measures
against Greece because OF the lat
est provocative incidents"
A communiQue regarding the
measures" taken was promised la
ter today or tomorrow.
A high command communique IS
sued here as Mussolini and Hitler
met disclosed British air raids G.
Stamplaia, in the Italian Dodeca-
nese Islands of the Turkish coast.
and on the italian African bases Of
Benghazi FL Abair, Ell YAK, Mega
and Magi.
Italian planes bombed military
targets at Qantara and Ismaila,
south Of Port Said. and depots and
troops In the Garissa and Lodwar
zones in Kenya, it was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28
CITY employees
GET PAY RAISES
CONTINUED from Page u

Continued from Page u
snow removal is being made, with
the regular payroll item to be en-
larged or decreased dependent on
the time and money that must be
spent for snow removal.
The present wage increase sched-
ule, subject to approval by the
boards Of finance and aldermen,
calls for raises of 5 cents an hour
for IA laborers in the street depart
ment. Eighteen drivers will receive
a raise of cents an hour. Ten
sewer department laborers win re-
ceive cents an hour more.
Street Sweepers Raise
Fifty-six street sweepers will get
an increase of three cents an hour.
Pay adjustments for every job in the
public works department will vary,
but virtually all except executives
will get more pay in 1941.
It is planned also 60 add 20N men
to the department early next year.
They will be used to enlarge pres
ent Improvement and repair crews
SO that the department can greatly
enlarge its program Of street, sewer,
and water work next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28
the 1920 count was: Harding, 1882


the 1920 count was: Harding, 1851
600; Cox, 9,147,000.
But "a years ago it was a horse
race: Wilson, 9,129,OOO and Hughes,
8,538,00O. It was not until full day
after the polls closed that belated
returns from California shifted that
state from Hughes to Wilson, giving
the former the election by 227 cleo
toral votes to 254.
James A. Farley, who resigned as
postmaster general and as chairman
of the Democratic national commit
tee because he would NOT manage
third term campaign, but who will
vote for the Roosevelt Wallace tick
ct, nevertheless, believes the popu-
lar vote difference this year may be
100000 votes or fewer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS
BATE COURT, Oct. 10th, 1910.
ESTATE of PATRICK J.. SULLI-
VAN, late of the town of Water
bury, in said district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the Dis
trict of Waterbury, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for the creditors. Of said
estate to exhibit their claims for
settlement. Those who neglect to
present their accounts. properly at
tested, within said time, will be
debarred a recovery. All persons M
debted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to
JEREMIAH SULLIVAN,
1O-2S-st Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28

Continued from Page -
on, until every number has been
drawn.
Supervisors Of Lists
Major Peter Fox, ]. Warren Up
son, George Carney and Joseph j.
Bowen, the chairmen Of the four
local boards, supervised the compile
ton of the lists today.
At press hour today, the last num-
Der in each district has been as
signed as follows, though further
additions may be needed:
15A = 1920 - Timothy Francis
OLeary, 100 North Main street.
1913, 782-Jot Jacob Vreeland,
344 Pennington avenue.
16A-2-184-Peter Joseph Michel
Ii, 923 Highland avenue.
16B-2,572-Martin George Mac
airy, SO Sylvan avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28

paced over the weekend. Hurley
spoke at Hartford, attacking the la
Dor record of Gov. Baldwin and de-
claring "the man who has done the
most for the working men and wo-
men Of the United States since the
days Of Abraham Lincoln Is Frank
lin Delano Roosevelt"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28
TRIES MUD FLAT FARMING

Brunswick, Me. (UP)-E. A. Rog-
ers, farmer, believes in variety.
First he raised potatoes, then wa
termelons and next sweet corn. Now
he has marine farm-raising quo
hoags In the mud fats Of Maquist
Bay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28
Hospital
Bulletins

At the Gilbert game at Winsted,
Captain Frank Laziesky of the Leav-
enworth High school football squad
was injured Saturday. He was taken
to st. Mary'S hospital where he was
reported by the hospital authorities
to be resting comfortably. He was
treated for bruises and sprained
leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28

When people discuss the war their
hearts beat faster than usual, de-
elaxes q London doctor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28
ABoARD ROOSEVELT TRAIN

With Roosevelt Motorcade in New
Jersey, Oct. 28.-(UP)-President
Roosevelt opened a final drive for
reelection today with a bid for the
electoral votes of New York and New
Jersey.
After a swing through industrial
northern New Jersey, the President
later today goes to New York City
to make five campaign speeches only
two days after virtually the same
route had been covered by his OPP
ponent, Republican nominee Wen
dell L. Willkie.
The President and his party left
Mr.. Roosevelt's special train at
Newark after an overnight ride from
washington. He was welcomed to
New Jersey by Mayor Frank Hague
of Jersey City; Meyer G. Ellenstein
of Newark; Charles Edison, former
Secretary OF Navy and now seeking
the New Jersey goyernorship, and
James H. r. Cromwell, Democratic
candidate for United States Senator
from New Jersey.
A big crowd which greeted the
President almost stampeded the
start of the Presidential tour was
delayed.
Mr.. Roosevelt already was behind
schedule because he paused long
enough to telephone Secretary Of
State Cordell Hull, Secretary of
Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr.,
and Attorny General Robert H.
jackson. AS a result Of the call it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28

Argentina claims to now have the
best and most modern navy of all
Hispanic- American states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28

CASTOR Fortier of 437 South Main
street showed his hand through a
plate glass window early today at
his brothers home. He was treated
at st. Mary's hospital for a severe
laceration of the right hand. Ser
geant Patrick Hillborg reported that
the man could not explain how the
accident occurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28

Catherine Quinn, 10, of 213
WoodIawn avenue was seriously
injured in q fall down q flight of
stairs in her home early this morn
ing. She sufferede q fractured
skull. She was rushed TO St.
Mary's hospital The coroner, VIII
liam b. Hennessy and Medical Ex-
aminer Edward H. Kirschbaum
were notified. Hospital authorities
cal late this morning.
report that her condition is criti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28

LOTTERY READY

CONTINUED from Page u
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28
DRAFT BOARDS
FINISHING UP

Continued from Page y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-28


Newark, Oct. 28-(UP)-The visit
of President Roosevelt to the Fed
eral Shipbuilding and Drydock Co.
yards in Kearny lasted about Is min
utes. About 1000 workers cheered
the president during his stay. At
points in the yards were signs, some
of them saying, 1--WE are for Roose-
welt. Out with Lewis" We're 100
per cent behind President Roose-
velt."
At the shipyards there are two de-
stroyerS, two cruisers and five cargo
vessels under construction and the
company has government contracts
to build 38 additional vessels, de-
stroyers and cruisers.
Then the presidential motorcade
left the yards, drove through Jersey
City and Bayonne, thence to Staten
Island, opposite the New York City
battery.
Former Secretary of Navy Charles
Edison and James H. r. Cromwell,
Democratic gubernatorial and SEN
atorial candidates in New Jersey,
rode with Mr.. Roosevelt through
Newark, Kearny and Jersey City.
Streets Packed SOlidly
Bombs burst high in the air as
Mr.. Roosevelt entered Jersey City.
Streets through which he passed
were packed solidly with cheering,
flag-waving crowds. Several groups
along the route held big banners
proclaiming "the Lewis endorsement
is the kiss of death" referring to the
endorsement of Wendell L. Willkie
by President John L. Lewis of the
Congress of Industrial Organiza-
lions.
Mr.. Roosevelt paused in Jersey
City at the A. Harry Moore school
for crippled children. He delivered
an impromptu speech, telling the
children who attend the school he
himself knows what it feels like" to
have such an affliction.
A tremendous crowd damned
Newark's Pennsylvania station to
roar out a welcome when the pres
ident arrived. Unruly and tumul-
tous, the crowd surged through po-
lice lines and stampeded over the
plaza at the depot approaches, dis
rupting progress of the presidential
encourage.
Fighting against crowds from all
sides, the presidential encourage
struggled of the cars mile
or two behind Mr.. Roosevelt's ma
chine.