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Evening star., 1940-11-19
Unclaimed Pay
Mystery Solved
AT Fort Be|voir
Construction Officials
Soy Men Misunderstood
Timekeepine Regulations

The mystery" of 800 unclaimed
pay envelopes for workmen at Fort
Belvoir, Va, was being solved by the
Charles H. Tompkins Co., contractor
on the $4,000, 900 construction Job
there. as the men were being identi-
fed and paid today.
Company officials said all the en-
velopes would reach the right men
quickly. Adjustments are being
made in the pay Of men who claimed
they did not receive full wages, 1t
was said. Shortage claimed by the
men was said to be due to the fact
the men apparently did not UNDER
stand it was necessary for them to
report to a Federal As well as to q
company timekeeper.
About 1000 men now are on the
job at Fort Belvoir. 1t was reported
today by Maj. Oliver Cromwell, IN
the ONCE Of the construction quar-
termaster. The project for housing
selectees under the draft is now
about 10 per cent complete. but will
be ready for receiving men by jan
uary Is, he said.
At Fort Meade, Md. the $4,000, 900
housing project for selectees is pro-
ceeding rapidly despite rain. which
tied up work three days last week.
Maj. J. A. Noxon. construction
quartermaster, predicted that the
project to house selectees and Ma
tional Guardsmen would be done by
January IS. About 5000 men are
on the job, including $500 carpen-
ters.
I'VE need all the carpenters we
can get" he said" and can also use
plumbers, steamfltters. electricians
and laborers." The contract Is in the
hands OF the Consolidated Engineer
ing Co. of Baltimore.
Evening star., 1940-11-19
Caroline Hurnnel
Wed to J. w. Ames

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur w. Hum.
mel announce the marriage Of
their daughter, Miss Caroline
Emily Hummel. to Mr.. j. Wins
low Ames, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wood Ames Of Montclair,
N. ]. The marriage took place
Saturday In New York City.
Evening star., 1940-11-19
British-Owned Tientsin
Plant Closed by Strike
B, the Associated Press

B. the Associated Press.
T1ENTS1N. China. Nov. ia
Japanese controlled union Of work.
ers called a strike Of plant employees
of the British -owned Asiatic Petro-
leum Co. today, halting plant op-
erations.
At the same time, employees Of the
Belgian-owned Tramway Co. pre-
sented demands and threatened to
strike.
Both groups of employees and those
of other foreign firms here, were
unionized recently by Japanese
sponsored political organization.
Evening star., 1940-11-19
Alu1nnae to Meet

The Greensboro College Alumnae
Washington chapter. will meet to-
night at 8 o'clock at the home Of
Mrs. William Ingram, 1909 Key
boulevard, Arlington, Va.
John D. Milligan, jr.. Of the Times
Herald, son Of one Of the chapter
members. Mrs. John D. Milligan. sr.
will speak on Latin America. Mrs
John Langston Of Goldsboro, N. C..
will be among the guests attending
Mrs. Ralph Bender has been newly
appointed chairman Of the chapter
Evening star., 1940-11-19

itentiary and argued that many
persons convicted Of felonies and
who appear to be amenable to rehab-
ilitation are sent to Lorton.
Mr.. Holtzon and Assistant United
States Attorney John H. Mitchell
informed the court that they would
appeal the District judges ruling to
the United States Court Of Appeals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05

Careless smokers are responsible for starting more fires in the United States than are caused from any other source.
 This fact was indicated as the result of poll taken recently by the Automobile Insurance company and the Standard Fire Insurance company of Hartford, Connecticut, in which fire chiefs in 225 repre- sentative American cities were ques- tioned as to the leading causes of fires in their respective communities.
 Out of this group of centers ranging in population from 10000 to Greater New York's nearly seven millions, about 43 per cent reported that the careless disposal of matches, cigars and cigarettes showed up on fire department records as the most frequent cause, either directly or in- directly, of destructive fires.
 Poor Housekeeping.
 The second most frequent cause, according to the report, is attribut- able to poor housekeeping on the part part of residence and commer- cial property owners and tenants, Accumulations of infiammable rub bish and waste materials both inside and outside of buildings was shown to be the second most important cause of fires in the majority of cit- ies queried, and ranked as the lead
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
Careless Smokers
 Cause Heavy Losses
Fire Chief 'Put Finger on Chief Cause of Numerous
 Fires-POOr Housekeeping Ranked Second

, ing cause in approximately 60 cities out of the total group.
 Other causes in the order of their frequency are listed as follows:
 Third, fires caused from miscel- laneous electrical hazrads, such as defectvie wiring, appliances, fuses, short circuits, etc. Fourth, fires of undetermined origin. Fifth, chim- ney sparks igniting shingle roofs. Sixth, defective chimneys. Seventh, fires resulting from the use of gas- oline or other inflammable liquids. Eighth, the careless disposal of hot ashes.
 Colorado Losses. In the case of the last named haz- ard, it was found that Colorado Springs, Colorado, with popula- tion of 33,500, and an actual fire loss in 1889, of $79,019.28, suffered the majority of its fires dut to the use of a type of ligntie coal mined and used locally which produced light, feathery ash that holds fire from 24 to 72 hours, and making safe disposal of the ashes unusually dif- ficult.
 The combined causes given above were responsible last year for an ag- gregate fire loss for the entire group of cities amounting to more than $25, ,500,000.
 Fire chiefs in these cities were asked what in their opinion was the most important single factor in re- ducing the annual national fire loss. The majority agreed that increased and unceasing education of the pub- lie in the general practice of fire prevention is the most important factor. Many, however, indicated that a more rigid system of proper ty inspection on the part of fire de- partment officials would be one of the most effective measures. Prevention Essential. It is the general assertion of fire officials that an adequately equip ped fire department is no longer concerned principally wi t h the checking of fires, once started This work must now be divided on a proportionate basis with the broader field of preventing fires be- fore they occur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
Willkie Will Visit
 7Connecticut Towns
Republican Presidential Nominee Begins Quest for
 New York States Electoral Votes Today

to Head the fight for. peace" by putting "a job in every home" and mobilizing American industry for the production of armamentS.
 He asserted that attack is clos CT than ever" and that America is still unsafe" He accused MT. Roosevelt of an election-year blum dering attempt to cover up the de- ficiencies in our national defense" by Jumping army, navy and air corps equipment which was both "on hand and order" He brought laughter from the crowd when he spoke of ghost tanks and ghost cars" referring to equipment which was "on order" and not on hand.
 T now say that only production not orders-can defend us from ag- gressors," Willkie said. For seven years, We have also had prosperity on order. The purpose of the Repuh- lican party in this crusade is to have prosperity on hand"
 Leaving Pennsylvania, where he was both cheered and booed, Willkie predicted a Republican victory in November, but called the party workers to active efforts, asserting that they were "pitted against the most ruthless group of political op- orators, with billions of dollars in their hands,"
 AS he came to New York for a series of political conferences before beginning his Brooklyn tour at 7:45 p. m. Willkie was starting a 13-day trip through nine states which have 176 of the 266 electoral votes neces. sary for election. He will visit New York New Jersey, Connecticut Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Ohio Indiana, Illinois and Missouri be- tween now and October IT.
 His itinerary for the next twt weeks follows:
 Sunday-Rest in New York; Mon. day-New Jersey; Tuesday-Nev York city; Wednesday-C Connecticut Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Wa. terbury, Hartford and New Haven Thursday-New London, Westerly East Greenwich, River Point, Woon. socket, R. l., and Providence, R. I. Friday Massachusetts: New Bed. ford Fall River, Taunton, Brockton Lynn and Boston; Saturday-Massa' chusetts: Haverhill, Lawrence, Low ell, Worcester, Springfield and Pitts field; and to Albany, N. r., for eve ming speech; Sunday-Rest in Al bany; Monday-New York: Schen ectady, Amsterdam, Utica, Rome an. Syracuse; Tuesday = New York Rochester, Batavia and Buffalo Wednesday-Ohio: Mansfield, Mar ion, Springfield, Dayton, Hamilton and Cincinnati; Thursday-Evans vile, Ind, McLeansboro, Ind; Mi Vernon, H., Nashville, H., Belles vile, H., East St. Louis. H., and St Louis. A Springfield, H., speech planned tentatively for Oct. IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
BY WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE limited Press Staff COrreSpOudeut

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Aboard Willkie Train, en route to New York, Oct. 5-(UP)-Repubi- can Presidential Nominee Wendell L. Willkie begins his quest for New York states pivotal Al electoral votes today.
 With election day only one month away, Willkie will strike first at Democratic Brooklyn borough of New York City, where his aides say the election may be won or lost, depending on the size of President Roosevelt's majority there. They hope Willkie's f1ve-speech campaign tonight will help whittle MT. Roose- velts 196 majority of 525,000 down to 3OO,OOO. If the Roosevelt major ity is no larger than this, they say Willkie will carry New York state.
 Since 1900, only once-in 1916 when Charles Evans Hughes was the Republican nominee presidential candidate who carried New York failed of election. and Hughes was beaten by only g elec- toral votes.
 New York is the home state of his rival, President Roosevelt.
 Willkie arrives in New York City at 8 a. m. EST Cat Pennsylvania station.)
 Before a crowd of 25,000 to 35,- 900 in Shibe Park at Philadelphia last night, Willkie said he wanted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
Police Roundup
 Delinquents In
 Fine Payments

The @gOOd turn" that Daniel PerilIe, 34, of this city, did for . friend last July today resulted in a jail term for PerilIo.
 PeriIIo told the city court last summer that he drove his friends car to the inspection lane because his friend was tied up. PeriIlo, however, was driving while his license was suspended, and the court imposed a $1OO fine, remit ting SIS of the penalty.
 The accused "sta1Ied" in paying the penalty court officials said to- day. When he failed to appear this morning, mittirnus was is- sued. Peri1lO will have to serve about 36 days in the New Haven jail.
 Another youth whom officials termed 3 "laggard" in his pay- ments was ordered arrested to- day and brought to jaiA when he failed to appear to pay 2 fine of $5 and costs on a charge of driv- ing without . license. He is David Lane, 21 of 66 Abbott avenue, cole cred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
WOMEN'S SOCIETY
 MAKING SUPPLIES
Work to Be Distributed Among Members; Elec=
 ton Day Dinner
MlDDLEBURY
Correspondent: Nancy Riley
 Telephone 4-641e

Middlebury, October - Twenty six women attended the all day meeting of the women's society in the Congregations church rooms oIi Wednesday. Meeting was called al 10:30 a. m. at which time the ladies started to sew. Mrs. 1oomiS is chairman of the sewing committee and is distributing hospital aid sup plies to be taken home to do. Mrs. Arthur Judd led the devotional services, and Mrs. McCance presided at the business meeting. A covered dish luncheon was served at one o'clock. In the afternoon Mis-; Elizabeth Fry of Westover School told of her experiences during the past summer as 8 member of the staff at "Sky Island" on the Hud- son River, where she worked with group or refugees. under the Amer ican Friends Service Committee. She told of typical days routine with English classes, picnics, con certS, and musicals in the evening.
 Sixteen members of Girl Scout Troop No. 46 with their leader, Mrs. Donald Bowman, and Mrs. w. w. Forman, Mrs. Carl Petersen and Mrs. Ray Messenger, were guests of Miss Margaret Chagnot at the c. L. and Power Company's kitchen in Waterbury on Monday afternoon Under Miss Chagnot's supervision the girls made baking powder bis- cults. After which they were served a very nice supper.
 A dinner vii be served in the town hall on Monday, as is the usual election day custom in Middlebury The proceeds of this annual dime is used to buy books, magazines aI periodicals for the local library.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
APPEAL UNDERWAY TO ASSIST NURSES
Dr. Curran Pays Tribute to
 Officials to Hold Conference
OAKVILLE Mrs. Irene Sloughs
 Correspondent

MT. Greason and volunteer work CTS will start the drive tomorrow Oct. 6 for the Watertown Public Health Nurses association. Dr. Harold J. Cleary of Watertown has made the following statement in regard to the splendid work carried on by the association: "In my con- tacts with the visiting nlTses of Watertown, I am much impressed with their valuable services. To a large group of people they are the only source of nursing care and treatment. To the doctors they act as very valuable adjunct in fol- lowing patients through the con- valescent period, and often times the nurses help in preventing Seri- ouS illness in encouraging patients to seek medical advice at the onset of the disease"
 Selectmen Meet
 Selectmen, town clerks, and reg istrars will meet in the Litchfeld Town Hall Oct. for a final in- struction. Oakville people will reg ister at All Saints church parish hall. The registration will be com plete in one day from a. m. until p. m. Plans for registering eligi- ble persons travelling, in hospitals and institutions and those sick at home will be made also.
 Communion
 You attention is again called te the world wide communion helc tomorrow Oct. 6. The idea is spon. sored by the Federal Council o: Churches in America and the Work Council of Churches.
 Birthday Party
 Mrs. Edward Blade of Rosettt street entertained at 8 birthday party in honor of Edwards 7tf birthday. The dining room was at. tractively decorated in orange ant black. Edward received many use ful and beautiful gifts. Those pres ent were: Rodney, Bruce and Dans Rawding, Richard and Donald Rider James Cables, Billy Krantz, Charles and Graham Deichmann, Joseph Garner, Louis and Arthur Jalpert Walter Whiteside, Margaret anc Edward Blade.
 Shower Given
 Mrs. John Murphy was hostes! at shower given in honor of Mis-. Mildred Carey of Colonial street who is to be married Oct. 12 tt Joseph St. Haliare. The shower wa held at DwyerS hall Thursday eve ming. Those present were: Mrs Chester Atwood, Miss Mary Atwood Mrs. Stenson, Mrs. Lillis, Mrs. Hen ming, Miss Alice Tanning, Mrs. D Andrews, Mrs. Ray Davidson, Mis- Julia Davidson, Miss Mary Dwyef Mrs. Victor Carey, Mrs. L. Blanch ard, Miss Mary Carey, Mrs. Roge Thiebault, Mrs. Willard Carey, Mis- Mildred Carey, Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs Rosenbecl, Mrs. John Murphy, Mrs Joe Davis, Mrs. Lester Chapman Miss Marie Kenney, Miss Helel Murphy, Mrs. Katie zaccaria, Mrs George KoSha, Mrs. Samuel Fenn Mrs. M. Keilty, Mrs. Henry Stella Mrs. Garwood Daines, Mrs. Harol, Conley, Mrs. William Logue, Mis- Betty Owyer, Mrs. Leroy, Mrs Garry Flynn, Mrs. John Dwyer, Mrs Mae Murphy, Mrs. Arthur Ingra ham, Mrs. John Carter, Miss Ev; Foster, Mrs. Mae LeClair, Miss Dor othy Smith, Miss Marjorie Smith Mrs. Mamie Smith, Mrs. Joe Smols kis, Mrs. Louis St. Haliare, Mis- Alice Murphy, Miss Anna Lee, Mis- Mary St. Haliare, Mrs. Julia Trago1 Mrs. Mclaughlin, Louise Mango Mary Rinildi, Mrs. Esther Blivens Miss Marie Holdridge, Miss Poll. Gilbert, Frances Mclaughlin, Mrs Filliphone, Mrs. Charles Wilson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
COncOrdias

The Concordia Singing Society en- tertained 18 honorary members at a social last night at Concordia hall. The affair was attended by 16O members and their friends.
 A German supper was served, and the Singing society, directed by Max Deutzman, gave several selections. Speeches welcoming the honorary members were made by Joseph Hench, president, and Mrs. Henriet- ta Rahmann, president of the ladies' society.
 The social was arranged by a committee headed by Mrs. Otto Haase. Mrs. Marie Barber and Mrs. Mary Lange were hostesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
GOLF TITLIsT HURT

Quincy, Mass, Oct. s. (UP)-- Theodore Adams, 10, former Massa- chusetts amateur golf titlist, today was confined to his home here with 0 knee injury suffered when he was struck by an auto.
 Adams, who won the title in iD30, was struck lest night while crossing Q street. The alleged operator Of the car, Nell galmi Of Quincy, was held on c drunkenness charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
State GrOttO

More than 60 local members are expected to participate in the an- nual convention of the Connecti- cut State Grotto association at New Haven today. Louis Wenzel, of Waterbury, is president of the organization, and J. Sydney Pear son, secretary.
 The annual meeting and elec- ton will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Other events on the program include a memorial service, a band concert, and an address by Thomas H. McElvein, Jr., grand monarch.
 A full form ceremonial and en- tertainment will begin at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
PASTOR SHOWS FILMS
 OF JOURNEY WEST

Coiored movies of recent vest ern trip will be shown by Rev. Dr. John 0. Walker and Mrs. Walker at a meeting of the South Feder- ated and Prospect Congregations churches in the Hopeville gym nasium Tuesday night.
 pr. Walker is pastor of the Sec ond Congregational church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05


 Removal of the welfare offices from the City Hall will make avail able considerable office space on the first floor and the basement. Plans for its utilization are now being considered by Mayor Vincent A. Scully. One proposal calls for a wholesale reshuffling of depart mental offices, including those of the budget director, tax collector and board of assessors.
 Auditors have recommended that all officers of the tax. collection staff be located together, prefera- ply on the main floor, instead of being scattered about the building as they now are. The budget direc- tor is now without an office of his own, using only office space in the controllers office.
 Extensive alterations have been made at the Welton school in prep aration for its establishment as welfare headquarters. The contract for the work was given to Thomas F. Moran, Jr.
 The new building will not only allow the welfare department to centralize its activities, but better facilities will be available both for the staff and for visitors. The decision to close the school and allow its use by the welfare department was made last spring Children formerly attending Welton school have been transferred to other public schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
For Wendell Willkie

Plans to cooperate with the general arrangements for the reception to Wendell L. Willkie Wednesday were made at a meet ing of the Franco-American Re- publican club last night.
 The club will participate in the joint Republican outing to be held this month. Homer Bernier presided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
A Draw, What!

George Marfiak, 30, of 66 Holmes avenue, who was given 8 suspended sentence on charg- es of assault and breach of the peace, said today in city court that his wife poured a kettle of water over him during a quarrel last week.
 Marfiak's wife, however, said he abused and slapped her. The judges told Marfak not to make . martyr out of himself, suspended sentence after hear ing that . divorce action Is pending in the higher court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
Car Turns Over

Kenneth Brennan, 25, of 1727 ThomastOn avenue, suffered a mild concussion and bruises early to- day when the automobile he was driving turned over at the top of Ben Sherman hill, Woodbury.
 Attaches at the Waterbury hos pital quoted Brennan as saying T must have fallen asleep at the wheel" He was taken to the hos pital by Paul FOrtin, address un- known, and was discharged after treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
News Events

The Bunker Hill Mems League will hear Howard E. Simons re- view the news events of the year at a meeting Monday night at 8 o'clock at the Bunker Hill Con- gregational church. MT. Simons. speaking on the subject Views Highlghts of 1939," will show sound movies, including shots of the scuttling of the Graf Spec.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
Spotlighting Brass City News
Band Growing

Michael Trentalange, organizer of the new band for the 208th coast artillery, announces that a minimum of five vacancies re- mains to be filled before the next rehearsal is held Wednesday night.
 Fifteen men have been en- rolled, and at least 20 are need ed. Among the players needed are those familiar with trombones, alto and French horns, or trum- pets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
Child Injured

Antonette Piazza, 6, of 36 French street, suffered a cut on her left ear yesterday when she fell in front of an automobile. The car was stopped in time by its driver, Fred Galliada, of Wolcott, and the child was not struck. She was treated at the Waterbury hospital and sent home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
FraternaL NeuUs
AviglianeSe

The third annual victory dinner dance of the Aviglianese A. C.. baseball team will take place to- night at Waverly Inn, Cheshire. The club won the Italian -Ameri- can Baseball League and came out second in the Public Park League.
 Domenic Accousti, manager, will receive the victory trophy from Peter DiLeo, president of the league. Gold baseballs will be given to the players.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
JeweIry Taken

A quantity of jewels and some money were stolen from the home of Fred Berrbaum, 153 Delaware avenue, yesterday. Police said the home was entered through a win- dow. The amount of money and the value of the jewels had not been determined today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
CRISIS vs. MARRIAGE

Middietown. Conn. oct. b-tUP) -Eludonts at wesleyan University had their choice of two topic for their annual barley next Feb. 70 and a0; American democracy in tho cFlaIa," or aAkaFgiaso."
 Marriage" won by three lo one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
s4O5,OOO Order

The War Department has awarded another contract to the scovill Mfg. O., lt ls announced af Washington. This one is ea0b,09o and 6 for Anslnunition cemponents.
 The contract was ono eg 3e detailing moro shan e0o.ooe. eco awarded ln connection with tha national defense program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
Welfare Department
 Prepares To Change
New Headquarters to Be Located in WeltOn Street
 School -RenOvatiOns Nearly Complete

The Welton Street School will be ready for occupancy the Welfare Department headquarters within the next two weeks, Superintendent of Welfare Martin F Hayden said today All department activities will be centered in the school building, the offices and interview being moved from the City Hall and the food supply base from it's present location off Center Street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
Night Raiders Still EIude
 London Anti-Aircraft Guns
Garages Make Few Hits, But Keep Spirits Up
BY PAUL MANNING NEA Service Staff Correspondent

London, Oct. 5-Two hours in IIondon's Hyde Park and another hour on the Thames embankment opposite the giant power station conyirces one that the new anti aircraft defenses of this city are still woefully inadequate against the German airplanes bombing London by night.
 From midnight to 3 in the morn- ing recently I watched the ground artillery in Hyde Park and along the Thames throw barrage after barrage into the sky in attempts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
Captain

Captain
 Capt. John V. Leary of the local detective bureau teddy completed a retraining course at the Ma tiOnaI Police Academy of the Fed eraI Bureau of Investigation at Washington, D. c.
 A graduate of the police school Capt. Leary goes back each year fer a retaining period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-05
PaYs unl

Albert 6naphaHnknu paid eles ln bndk allmony yesterday, q faW heurn after Superior Court Sn1ge Aiifea Baldwin 11is him e pas oF 60 Co tan