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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-30

than just a hit or miss array. Run
your lights around the tree at regu-
lar intervals decreasing the cir
conference toward the top. Or
run them from the tip of the tree,
in swag effect to the base outlining
the curve of the tree. Keep this
curve on each succeeding string so
that the finished product has form
and shape. If the regularity Of this
plan does not please you, break it
up by spotting with string
of lamps all in white which will
change the effect but not destroy
the plan of the whole. Lamps to
be effective at night must outline a
definite form-as the shape OF the
dark tree disappears at dusk and
the lamps alone carry the pattern.
Most interesting ideas may be
carried out by placing the strings
of light behind cove so that the
light source is not seen but the il
Elimination floods over doorway,
down the pillars of porch, under
the caves at the roof lines, or
similar points which outline the
structure of the house giving it good
architectural quality. This light
ing combined with a tree on each
side of the door done in one bright
color is most effective, and will be
outstanding because of its pattern.
To save trouble during the holi-
days when no one is in the mood
for repairs, and to work out plan
that is distinctively simple and
forceful make all arrangements for
any technical outside assistance
now, and put your own ideas down
on paper with time to correct them
before it is time to turn on the
! lights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-30
Nomination Dates Set
For LANGLEY Scholarships

Edward Langley scholarships, open
to architects, craftsmen and teachers
and students of architecture in the
United States and Canada, will be
awarded in 1941 by the American
Institute of Architects, 1t is an
uounced by Edwin Bergstrom. presi-
dent of the institute and chairman
of its Committee on Awards and
Scholarships. Proposals of candi-
dates will be received at the ma
tional headquarters of the institute,
1741 New York avenue NV, from
January to March ].
Given annually for advanced work
in architecture, study, travel or re-
search, the scholarships carry
stipends determined in accordance
with the need and purpose of the
candidate and the funds that are
available.
"Only a limited number of awards
can be made in any year, so, to avoid
unnecessary disappointment, a
candidate should not be proposed
unless his qualifications are out
standing and 1t is evident that the
profession will be benefited by an
award to him." the announcement
says.
Architects and architectural
craftsmen may be proposed as candi-
dates for scholarships by architects
residing in the same country. The
faculty or head of any architectural
school in the United States or
Canada whose standing is satisfac-
tory to the committee may propose
any teacher of the school, any stu
dent about to be graduated from
the school or any graduate student
engaged in postgraduate work in
the school or in travel
While awards to undergraduates
are precluded, grants may be made
to architectural craftsmen who de-
sire to do undergraduate work or
take special courses in architectural
schools. ANY architectural drafts
man employed by an architect may
be proposed as a candidate, whether
he is engaged in drafting. writing
specifications, supervising or acting
as executive, and whether or not he
is college graduate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-30
Modern Oak in Nursery

Most of the furniture in an at
tractive English nursery is oak in
simple modern design with waxed
finish. All corners on the furniture
are rounded to minimize the danger
of injury to the children when they
bump into it. The chairs are
painted a rosy pink with gay de-
signs applied by hand The day
bed and upholstered settee have slip
covers attached-and made easy to
remove for laundering by Upper
fasteners. These covers are printed
with a quaint design of elephants
and dinosaurs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-30
Boyberry Candles Used
In Puritan Homes

Bayperry candles, whose pungent
incense seems to belong as definitely
to Christmas time as do the frag-
rance of evergreens and spicy kitch-
en- odors, were first made in Puritan
homes. These thrifty people gath
cred the wan gray berries from the
bayberry shrubs that grow on the
salt marches near the sea, and from
them obtained the wax to make the
candles, or dips.
Though excellent limitations of the
soft green candles are made, the
aroma cannot be duplicated 1t is a
distinctive perfume and can be
found only in the wax from the real
bayberry shrub. They are often
called lucky candles and there is an
old saying: "A bayberry candle
burned to the socket, brings luck
to the home and gold to the pocket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-30
Locating Electric Switches

Wiring specifications of most
builders require the placing of local
light switches on the knob side of
door openings. A convenience
measure, this location permits easy
access to the switch upon entering
dark room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
SERVICES HELD
 FOR LEGISLATOR
Representative TonokO= now Buried Today in Na=
 tive City, Meriden

Meriden, July 30-Representative Benjamin Tonkonow, 47, widely known lawyer of this city, died early last night at his home, 153 Buck ingham street, after an illness ot about year
 A native of Meriden he was the son of MT and Mrs. Jacob Ton konow. He was graduated from Tufts college in 1915, from Harvard Law school in 1918 and was admit ted to the bar and began the prac- tice of law here in 1919.
 Attorney Tonkonow was elected to the General Assembly in 1882 and was serving his fourth consecutive term in the House at the time oi his death.
 He was strongly considered as hool leader at the House in the 1887 seS. sion but withdrew in favor of Johr 0s 4llO11lS VI WduClp lpu4ys HI 4Oo' he conducted a campaign for high way safety through stricter law governing driving cars while intoxi cated, winning favorable common from Governor Cross.
 A Democrat, in 1883 he was ap. pointed corporation counsel by Mayor Francis T. Maloney and he served as associate judge of the Meriden police and city court from 1885 to 1897.
 He was a member of the Merider lodge of Elks.
 He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ethel D Tonkonow: two sons, Sherman ano Frank Tonkonow; his parents; g brother, Louis H Tonkonow, anc three sisters, Rose and Pearl Ton. konow and Mrs. Natalie Wetstone all of Meriden.
 The funeral was held at II a. m today at his home and the buria was in the Hebrew cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
Young High School
 Student Loses Life
Salvatore ValvannO, IF, Drowns in ScoviIls Reser. vOir-Firemen, Policemen Fail in Resnscitation;
 Funeral Rites Thursday

The deep and treacherous waters of Scovill's reservoir in Wolcott yes- terday afternoon claimed the life of Salvatore valvanto, IT, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Valvano of 60 Pinehurst avenue, whom hospital attaches, police and firemen believe suffered heart attack while swim ming for the mainland to the is- land with his cousin Vito Santoro, IT, of Il Emerald street.
 Alex Konavaluk, 20, of 39 High street, with the assistance of George Morin, 38, of 220 Circular avenue, recovered the body five minutes after 1t went down for the third time. Konavaluk, a strapping built young fellow who was swimming nearby, heard the shouts of young Santoro for help as the latter saw his cousin, an allegedly poor swim mer, go down for the first time.
 20 Feet of Water
 konavaluk swan swiftly to where young Valvano was sinking and saw him go down for the third time. He had to submerge in about 20 feet of water several times be- fore he located the body. MT. Morin also hearing the cries of young San- toro, Swam to the scene and after Konavaluk pulled the body to the top of the water assisted him in towing it to the island.
 Uo1uonn xroC ;,,v.iN,, ak,, A Crosby High school where he was member of the Art Club. He had hopes of some day becoming a newspaper cartoonist and close friends claim he was a very clever and promising prospect. Just few days ago he sought information from local reportter on what steps he should take to become cartoon ist.
 Besides his parents the lad is sur- vived by a brother, Daniel, four sisters, Mrs. Catherine Santoro, Mrs Domenico Maselli, Mrs. Joseph Di- ana and Miss Angela Marie Val vano, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:45 o'clock from his home in Rockville to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where a sol- emn high mass will be celebrated al 9:45 o'clock. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
 McPhee Assists
 Clifford McPhee, fire headquar- ters operator who was of duty al the time of the accident and swim ming about the reservoir, applied artificial respiration to the young Valvano as soon as Konavaluk anc Morin brought the body to the is. land. He worked over the lad unti the fire department squad arrived Sol Testa of 226 Ledgeside avenue owner of a news stand in the wes end, assisted McPhee.
 The inhalator was immediatel, placed into action. Dr. Arthur Rich CT, an interne at St. Mary's hos pital pronounced the youth dea shortly before o'clock. Dr. Rich CT was assisted by Dr. Joseph De Luca, an interne from the same in Stitution.
 John McWeeney. dispatcher 0, duty at police headquarters, was tn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
TWO MEN HELD
 FOR BURGLARY
Morris Antique Shop En- tered, Robbed State
 Troopers Get Accused

Probe of the theft of valuable pewter ware from an antique shop in Morris terminated here yesterday with the arrest of two Waterbury men on charges of breaking and entering.
 The duo, John Brown, g, of 99 Brown street. and Neil Bradley. 40, of 45l North Main street, were turned over to the Canaan state po- lice after they were held at police headquarters here. The arrests were made by Detective Lieut.. Edward McElligott.
 Captain Joseph P. Stevens said the burglary was committed while the antique shop proprietors were out of town. When they returned, they found their premises ransacked.
 The burglary was committed sev- eral weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
UNCLE SAM SEEKS
 HOSPITAL COOK

Among the positions for which the D. S. Civil Service commission has recently announced open competitive examinations are three vacancies at the Veterans hospital at Newington, Conn These openings include one for a cook. at s23i0 year. less $90 6 year for subsistence; one as mess attendant, at $1020 a year, less $S96 yearly for quarters. subsistence and laundry; and one as hospital attend ant, also at $1020 year, less $366 a year for quarters and subsistence.
 All those who wish to apply for the position of COOK must do so before the 9th of August. The other two positions will remain open until August 90. Further information about any of the positions. or the competitive examinations for them. may be obtained at room 1O7 in the local post ofiice building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
Orphanage Children
 Enjoy Trip To N. Y.
Witness Giants Victory Over Cincinnati Thrilled By
 Ride Over Sky Line,, Big Buildings NEverything

sixty-five boys and girls represent ing St. Joseph's Orphanage, St. Jos eph's Junior Fife and Drum Corps and St. Joseph's Girls softball team were taken to New York City yesterday morning by Assessor John W. Jenusaitis where they were guests of Secretary Edward Brannick ot the New York Giants at the Ma tional League baseball game between the Giants and league leading Gin cinnati Reds.
 The local group was treated to one of the best games of the year at the Polo Grounds, for King Carl Hub- bell pitched the Giants to a one-run victory, although he had to be re- Neved in the last inning by Jeffrey Lynn who received credit for the vic- tory.
 Previous to invading the Polo Grounds the boys and girls were talk en on an inspection tour of Mount Kisco and the Kenisco Reservoir water supply of New York City.
 After the game the group enjoyed e ride down the Sky Line where they saw the ships at the docks. Among the ships they had the pleasure oi seeing were the Normandie and Queen Elizabeth. At night they were taken in cars on trip along the Great White Way where they were shown many famous buildings.
 The party returned late last night a tired but satisfied group. Among those who donated their automobiles to take the group to the big city were MT. Jenusaitis, who arranged the party, Joseph Samoska, John w. Stokes, Michael Croce, Attorney
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
Students s ssPrank" In Tripping EmployeT Told
 At Hearing On Claim
Injured Woman Receives Compensation of $ll Week Iy Over Period of Eight Months Suffered
 Painful Injuries in Fall

dent of the school put out his foot in front of her, tripping her, and knocking her heavily to the floor.
 At the time of the mishap she did not believe she was seriously inc jured, but upon arrival at her home she suffered from dizziness, asso- ciated with vomiting. She returned to work the next day, but was sent to Dr. Martin for treatment. She was placed in the infirmary for four days and was unable to carry on her work. Later she was examined by Dr. Merrill, pr. Pyle and later by Dr Spicer.
 During the Christmas holidays the claimant worked at Rowland & Hughes and the Autoyre company. Provision for payments for total in- capacity will, of course, be modified by allowing the respondents for such wages as the claimant was able to earn during the three weeks she worked at Rowland 6 Hughes and the Autoyre company.
 Agreements Filed
 Other agreements in which com pensation will be paid weekly dur ing the period of disability were ap- proved this morning by Commis- sioner Lynch as follows:
 Largay Brewing company and Ed ward Vogetle of Middlebury, injured in this city April 24, 1940, injury to left side, $10.36 beginning May 2, 1940.
 Waterbury Steel Ball company and Robert Pearson of Naugatuck. injured in this city July 1, confusion of the right foot, $l2.67 beginning July g.
 Mark L. Sperry, Jr., of Middlebury, and Charles Nichols of Middlebury, injured in Vermont June 20, injury to right instep, $l6.88 beginning June 28.
 Housatonic Dyeing and Printing company of Derby and Andrew Gravante of New Haven, injured in Derby June 5, amputation of part of right index finger, lacerations of the right thumb and second finger, $10.74 beginning June 13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
OBITUARY

RINALDI-Peter Angelo Rinaldi, of TOT South View street, died at his home yesterday afternoon after an illness of several months. Born in this city, he had lived all his life here, attending Town Plot gram mar school and Crosby high school He was employed as a barber up to the time of his illness.
 Survivors include his mother, Mrs Victoria Rinaldi; six brothers, Mi chael, Joseph, Anthony, Frank, Frederick and Albert Rinaldi, all of this city; and two sisters, Mrs. Timothy McSweeney and Mrs. Con- rad Andrews of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be at & o'clock Thursday from the LaPorta funeral home, 67 Holmes avenue, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, for the celebration of a solemn high mass at nine. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from ' to II o'clock, and tomorrow from 2 to Il p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
Waitress at Taft School Awarded Comper
HEALTH OFFICER
 GUEST OF CLUB
Dr. Godfrey to Speak Next Thursday; Memorial
 Fund Progressing
Washington Hill

The drive for funds for Q memo- rial to the three boys killed by lightning at Washington Park being conducted by the Washington Park community club has proved very suc- cessful the committee reported at a meeting held last night. The drive will continue all this week and all persons wishing to contribute to the fund may make donations to any member of the committee.
 The committee will hold another meeting Thursday night at the com munity house. This meeting will precede the open meeting of the discussion on the refuse removal with all community clubs in the city being present at the meeting. Dr. Edward Godfrey, city health ofhcer will be the speaker and all residents of the city are invited to attend the meeting.
 Captains to Meet
 A meeting of the captains of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name so- ciety forty-five teams will be held tonight at the parish hall. Plans for the annual outing held by the card players will be made and date for the affair will be selected. All cap- tains are urged to attend the meet ing which will be presided over by Edward Goggins, president of the society.
 Ball Game
 The Community Club Old Timers and Platts Mills Old Timers will meet Thursday night at the Wash ington Park diamond. This is a re- turn game between both outfits, the game in Platts Mills last week end- ing in 8 tie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
LOCAL MEN NAMED
 IN CIVIL ACTIONS
Litigations Results Over Lease on MddletOwn
 Store, Rent

Jack Freedman, of Middletown, is a defendant in four civil actions, according to copies of complaints filed yesterday in the town clerks office. The copies accompanied g notice that property on Plaza ave- nue has been attached.
 In a $1,700 action returnable te Middlesex superior court the estate of Mary Donovan claims Jack Freed man and Louis Freedman of Water bury owe $1,44o rent under 8 i've year lease to 8 store at 334 Main street, Middletown.
 The Middletown Trust Co.,, acting for the Mary Donovan estate, has instituted an $850 action in Middle town city court. A note is involved. The Central National Bank of Mid- dletown instituted a $250 action against Jack and Ruth Freedman involving $200 note and the same bank instituted a $500 action against Jack and Louis Freedman involving a $40 note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
POLICEMEN SEEK
 LIGHTER SHIRTS
Board May Render Deci. sion on Problem at Meet-
 ing Tomorrow

Members of the police department are torn asunder, sartorially speak, ing.
 Most of the policemen want light CT shirts. regardless of whether they are blue, white, or striped. The Wo- mems Democratic Booster club be- Neves the officers would look cute in white shirts, and would be, oh so much more comfortable.
 The police board, whose duties in- cludes judging shirts, will probably render a ruling at 8 meeting tomor- row.
 It is expected that hairs will be split regarding whether a cop is filter for duty in white, blue, or light blue. Several statutes may be read to support the various theses.
 Unofficially, it was reported today that a delegation of officers would assemble beneath the police boards room tomorrow for a serenade, the tune being, T Want My Shirt" made famous by the Marx brothers years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

first to receive the call about ths drowning. Immediately Captain William Duggan, Lieutenant Joseph McAvoy, Motor Patrolmen WiIliasn Dwyer. Joseph Lovallo and Conrad Baril were sent to the scene. I.a- ter Sergeant Charles McWeeney. and Patrolmen James Magner ana James Little arrived. McWeeney immediately notified the Connecti- cut Light 6 Power Co, who sent James Kiely, Ivan Adams, Lee 0ib- son and Richard Brundage to the scene.
 William Grouden and John E. Graham, operators at fire head. quarters, were recipients of an enl- ergency call regarding the drowning. Acting Deputy Chief Joseph Kelly went to the scene with Privates John Woods, Thomas ODea, Daniel Sullivan and Jerry Griffin. Later Acting Chief Martin J. Campion and Private Frank Moore arrived.
 Gives Last Rites
 Rev. Donald Paolucci, Q resident of Union City, who Is now sta- toned in Bridgeport, arrived at the reservoir about 3:30 o'clock with his brother Vincent, . local in- surance man, for swim and when notified of the drowning, immedi- ately was transported by Konavaluk in his boat to the island where the rites of the Catholic church were administered.
 Several hundred persons, young and old, boys and girls. were at- tracted to the scene of the fatality by police car sirens as they speeded to the reservoir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

The Bureau of Appointments of Yale University today announced the award of 27 special scholar ships totalIing $12,575 to students who expect to enter Yale next September directly from Connecti- cuS high schools. These awards are made on the basis of general promise character, scholastic ex- cellence and financial need, and provide full tuition for the fresh man year.
 Eight Sterling Memorial New Haven High School and City of New Haven Scholarships listed below may, at the option of the University, be rewarded an- nuaIly and 50 provide full tuition for the full four-year course, de- ending on the scholastic achieve ment of the recipients.
 The name of Frank J. Keliher, Crosby High School Class of 194O' appears on the list of recipients of the Sterling Memorial scholar ships. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Frank J. Keliher of Chester avenue, Waterville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

Rachel Austin of 1768 Watertown avenue, employed as 8 waitress in the dining room of Taft school, Wa tertown, was awarded compensation of ell a week from the school be- ginning November 12, 1919, to July g, 1e40, in stipulation agreement approved by Compensation Commis- sioner James M. Lynch this morn- ing.
 Tripped by Student
 She will also receive medical and surgical and hospital expenses in- cured from the injury, sustained October 8, 1899, at the school when carrying a tray of coffee from the dining room to the hallway, 8 stu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
FUNERALS

liam Trumbull Holmes, of New York city, and formerly of Watertown, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at Evergreen cemetery, in Watertown. MT. Holmes was for many years the pastor of the First Congregational church in Water town.
 The funeral of Vadislovas Dviles- kls, who died of heat prostration on Sunday, will be held tomorrow at 8:30 a. m. from the Mazaika funeral home, 10 Porter street, to St. Jo- Seph's church at g o'clock for a re- quiem mass. Interment will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. The funeral of Henry Derry, of Watertown, who died while swim ming in Lake Winnemaug, will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 from the home, 159 Westbury Park road. Watertown, to St. Johns church in Watertown at g o'clock. Burial will be in Mount St. James cemetery, Watertown.
 The funeral of Mrs. Christina Manfredi Ruzzo was held this morning at SIS from the home 152 East Farm street, to St. Lucy's church at g for solemn high mass, which was celebrated by Rev. Mich ael McVerry, assisted by Rev. Felix Scoglio as deacon and Rev. Dennis Morley as subdeacon. The commit tai services were conducted by Father Scoglio. The burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The bearers were Michael Man. fredi, Joseph, George and Andrew Cicchetti, Donate and Andrew D'Andrea. The funeral was very largely attended.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Essie Bee Trueheart were held at the Grace Baptist church yesterday af- ternoon, with Rev. Jonathan Reed oficiating. The bearers were Will liam Parker, Herman Harold, A.. J. Darrow and George Collins. The funeral of Mrs. Maria An- tonia Petraroia will take place to- morrow morning at 6 o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home. e5 Will low street. to St. Lucy's church at nine o'clock for Q solemn high mass. Interment will be in Calvary cem- etery. Friends may call today at the funeral home from to Il.
 Services will be held tomorrow sf-
 terncon at 2 o'clock at the Alder son funeral home. 20i Meadow street, Naugatuck, for Harry A. Ed. wards. fntsrineut will be in East | kkaddaln. Friends are welcome at the funeral home from 2 to 3 to- night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

Clarence Balanda, Attorney Joseph Alishausky, Rev. Joseph J. valan- tiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church, Rev. Benedict Gauronskas, assistant to Father Valantiejus, Walter Sale monas, Vincent Stankus and Lieu tenant, Edmund Jenusaitis, recent graduate of Niagara University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many espcciaiiy the Eiks' Club. the Cast. ing Dept. Of sc0vIli Mfg. Co.,. the East End Community Club, and the Water Dept. of City of Waterbury for the kindness and sympathy shown ue during our recent beFeave. mont, the death of our beloved father. Jchn !. Griffin
 Tks GRIFFIN FAMILY.