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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Root Is Named
National Capital
Parks Head
Quits MoryIond-D. c.
Planning Commission
Post to Accept

Interior Department oficials to-
day announced the appointment of
Irving G. Root. chief engineer Of
the Maryland-National Capital Park
and Planning Commission for Is
years, as superintendent Of Ma
tional Capital Parks.
1t was said that Irwin Kaplan, as
sistant chief engineer of the Mary
land commission and an employee Of
that agency for 10 years, probably
will be named acting chief engineer
Of the Maryland commission al a
/. meeting called for Silver Spring
this afternoon to select Mr.. Roots
successor.
Mr.. Root, who passed a special
civil service examination given to
applicants for the post of superin-
tendent of National Capital Parks,
conferred with Interior Department
officials today and the announce
ment Of his appointment was made
after the parley.
Gartside and Gillen Acting Now.
The position formerly was held for
many years by c. Marshall Finnan,
who was transferred in 1889 to take
charge of Zion and Bruce Canyon
National Parks in Utah, and more
recently by Edmund Burrell Rogers.
Mr.. Rogers, brought here from
the SUPPLEMENTARY Of Yellowstone
National Park to I'LL the vacancy
pending the civil service examina-
ton, has returned to Yellowstone.
Frank T. Gartside, the assistant
superintendent, and Frances F. Gill
len have been acting superintend-
ents since Mr.. Rogers return to
Yellowstone.
Mr.. Root resigned his Maryland
position on Wednesday after de-
Ginning an offer of an increase in
the $6,000-a-year salary he has been
receiving from the commission,
which handles the development of
public parks in Montgomery and
Prince Georges Counties and serves
as an advisory body to the COM
missioners of those counties on zon-
ing matters.
Directed Park Areas Creation.
In his Is years with that COM
mission Mr.. Root has personally
directed the establishment of park
areas in Rock Greek and Sligo
Valleys and along Cabin John Greek
and the Northwest Branch. Public
Fairgrounds also have been opened
in q number Of communities under
his supervision. He also has played
important roles in the establishment
Of coming regulations In both coun-
ties - =
Author Of several treatises on zon-
ing and community development,
Mr.. Root had been associated with
city coming projects for nine years
before accepting his position in
Maryland.
In the position of National Capt.
tai parks superintendent he will
also serve as consultant and ex-
on1clO member OF the District Of
Columbia Zoning Board.
Mr.. Root was born at Topeka,
Kans. Married and the father of
one child, he lives at 630l Hillcrest
place, Chevy Chase, Nd.
Mr.. Roots salary in his new post
will be $500 q year. Mr.. Root
holds a B. S. degree from Kansas
State College, 1912, as well as an
M. L. A. from Amherst College,
1918. Early in his career he spent
three years as horticultural with
the Philippine Department of Agri-
culture, and served in the Army
from 1918 to 1919.
Mr.. Root is the author of master
plan for the City of Alexandria,
and recently completed q coming
study for that CITY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29

OF Of Facual Analyses OF Traffic
Analyses OF traffic deaths Nos.
rs and So hare not been pub
listed pending completion of Of
fetal Investigation.

The place: The Park Road Bridge
in Rock Creek Park.
The accident: A 29-year-old milk
truck driver was killed when his
westbound vehicle skidded rs it
turned on to the bridge and crashed
into the south rail, pinning the
victim to it. His skull was crushed
and death was probably instantane-
Gus, police said. There Is . curve
as the road runs into the bridge
and when the truck started to skid
in making the turn, the driver APP
parently lost control, according to
police investigation.
The time: About tbs an, No
vember "a.
The weather: Raining.
The street: Wet and curve.
The vehicle: A milk truck whose
brakes could not be tested due to
the damaged condition of the We
hicle.
The driver: A 29-year-old man,
whose driving experience was not
indicated.
Coroner jury's verdict: No inquest
held and the coroner issued q cor.
tidcate Of accidental death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Firemen Give Dinner
To Honor 1t. CoIvin

His retirement after IS years serv-
ice effective at midnight tomorrow.
1t. Stephen E. Colvin of No. Is Fire
Engine Company was honored by a
turkey dinner given by fellow fire
fighters at the station house yes
terday.
Those present included Chiefs T.
B. Stanton and Frank Berry of the
It'll Battalion and Chief j. B. Lyon
of the list Battalion. A smoking
table was presented to 1t. Colvin.
A cousin of Commissioner Melvin
G. Hazen, 1t. Colvin is a native of
Catlett, Va. He began service with
the Washington Fire Department in
1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Traffic Record

The traffic record, as revealed
at police headquarters, for "a
hour period ending at 8 am.
today:
Fatalities, none.
Accidents, "a.
Motorists injured, 2.
Motorists arrested, 249.
Pedestrians injured, 3.
Pedestrians arrested for vio-
lation of pedestrian control reg
ulations, 2.
Motorists arrested for failing
to give right of way to pedes-
TRANS, /.
Killed in 1910 traffic, IS; by
November 20 in 1889, n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Will Present Opera

The three-act comic opera,
Chimes of Normandy" will be pre-
scented by the chancel choir of the
Woodside Md Methodist Church
tonight and tomorrow night ct 8
o'clock ut the church for the benefit
Of the church building fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Bond Concert

BY the United States Army Band
in the band auditorium of the Army
War College tomorrow morning at
1880 O'Clock. Capt. Thomas F.
Darcy, leader; Kahl Hubner, assist
ant.
Program.
/. March, THE Diplomat" Sousa
2. Overture. "Ludovic" Herold
8. Minuet from 'Berenice" Handel
4. Fantasy, Rhapsody in Rumba"
Bennett
5. Waltz, Daughter OF Love" Bennett
8. March, Progress -Geiger
The Star. Spansled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29


Harrys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

made with the Employment Service during the year were youths and about % percent of the placements made were of those between the youth age bracket.
 A survey revealed that about eight out of every 22 youths apply ing for work were considered to have had sufficient experience and training to qualify for work without further consideration. The survey also showed that of those youths placed in employment about one half previously had similar jobs and therefore were not strictly eonsid- cred as falling into the Youth Problem" group.
 Commissioner Danaher said that the survey also showed that the majority of young people applying for work did so either at the com- pletion of their school courses or before, and therefore were unequip- ped to enter complex and chang ing labor market.
 System Improved
 Efforts made during the year to better the youth situation in Con- necticut, the commissioner said, in- cluded the following: The adoption of better system of registration for technical and high school stu dents; better working agreement with the National Youth Admins tration and the CCC; more practi- cal use of Guidance Centers estab- lished in several of the larger cities under the State Board of Educa- tion; more extensive training ot
 youtht counselors and representa- tives by the Institute and local training procedures; the establish ment of Governor Raymond E. Baldwin's Unemployment and Re- training Program" with the coop eration of industry which already has shown good results, and finally, the announcement by the State Board of Education of its intention to redirect the entire school pro- gram with emphasis on vocational training and functional guidance system-a measure long favored by the Employment Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss.
 PROBATE COURT. Jan. 24th, A.
 D. 194O. ESTATE of JOSEPH
 PETTiT also called JOSEPH
 PETTIT, SIR, late of Waterbury. . in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of JOSEPH H. PETIT, JR.. praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears. it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 3Oth day of January A. D. 194O at 10 o'lock in the forenoon (Standard Time), and that notice be given of the pend- enoy of said application, and the time and place of hearing there on by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having a cir- culation in said District, also by leaving with orr by mailing in reg istered letters, postage prepaid from Waterbury, a copy of this order to all parties interested and residing without the Probate District of Waterbury on or before the 18th Gay of January 1940.
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY. 1-25-1t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
In. The Local Theaters
POLES

Today is positively your last chance to see the 25 amazing midgets, direct from the Worlds Fair, now appear ing in person on the Loew Poli stage for two performances daily, one at and the other at g p. m. So make plans now to see them before they leave Waterbury, for 1t will be many months before they will again ap- pear anywhere in New England, due to important bookings they will full fill upon leaving here.
 Another treat tonight is Hollywood Movie Party. a game that provides every single Loew-Poli patron with an equal chance of winning one of the many cash awards given away each Thursday night. These awards total $100 and all that is required on the part of the player is 8 little skill and a knowledge of the stars.
 Everything Happens at Night" is the new Sonia Henie hit and it will open a four-day engagement Saturday at Loew's, presenting an even more remarkable Sonia Henie than witnessed in previous hits, for in addition to her amazing artistry and genius on skates and skis, the famous blonde star displays a new dramatic talent in a punch packed story that makes her tops among the actresses of the screen.
 With the support of two leading men, Ray Midland and Robert Cum mings, Sonia gives you 8 picture that rates first in entertainment among any the season has thus far presented.
 Maurice Moscovich, Leonid Kins- key, Alan Dinehart and Fritz Field are included in the cast. The story has the breath-taking Swiss Alps as a locale, with Sonia navigating the slippery slopes on skis with the ease and grace of her performances on the ice. There's plenty of sus- pense. danger, excitement and com edy in the story.
 On the same program the second smash hit presents Boris Karloff in "The Fatal Hour"
 Gone with the Wind" starts Sat- urday a. m, February 3rd, at Loew's Poli. Reserved seat tickets are now on sale at the box office.
 Attractions current at Loew's in- clude Joel McCrea and Nancy Kelly in He. Married His Wife" and Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence" with Jean Rogers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

Montagu Love as the owner of a ship foundry. David Terrence ard Vaughan Glaser.
 And for your further enjoyment the management presents Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in their first comedy in over year, "The Flying Deuces." In this picture the comedies are funnier than ever; in fact, the picture is probably one of the best of their comedies to date Featured in the leading feminine role is Jean Parker.
 Make a date to see Charlie Mc- Carthy. Edger Bergen and Morti- mer Snerd in their latest rib- ticker Charlie Mccarthy, Detec- tive," coming to the Strand on Sunday. In addition to this out standing sc1eea treat the manage ment will present Robert Taylor. Greer Carson and Lew Ayres in "RememberP"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
21,OOO Youths Given
 State Jobs In 1889
Total Was Equally Divided Between Boys and Girls;
 Majority Apply For Work After Finishing School

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 25-Jobs were found for approximately 2l 900 youths in Connecticut during 1889, State Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher announced today. The total was about equally divided be- tween boys and girls. A total of about 42,000 young persons between the ages of IS and 25 registered for work with the Connecticut State Employment Service during the year.
 Youth Clientele
 The state is recognizing the grow Ing importance of effectively serv- ing It's ever increasing youth clien- tele and during the past few months extra efforts are being made to serve the youths of the state who desire employment, Commissioner Danaher pointed out, adding that about 05 percent of all registrations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
STRAND

Capacity attendance at the War aer Bros. Strand theater yesterday marked the opening performances of the giant sea thriller, "Rulers of the Sea" with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Margaret Lockwood and VIII Fyffe in the leading roles.
 Fairbanks is seen as a seaman who believes in the future of steam navigation, Miss Lockwood as the daughter of an inventor who boasts that he has perfected a steam en- zine capable of driving ship across the Atlantic. and the famous Scot tish character actor, Fyffe takes the part of the inventor.
 Numbering among the supporting east, one of the largest and best ever to be assembled for . motion picture, are such capable perform CTS as George Bancroft, as a hard- driving captain of . sailing ship,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
STATE

Allan Jones, Mary My Heart Be- longs to Daddy" Martin, Walter Connolly and a collection of Victor Herbert's grandest songs are among the many reasons why everyone should see 'The Great Victor Her. bert" the first motion picture hav- ing to do with the best-loved of American composers.
 The picture opened it's engage ment at the Warner Bros. State theater yesterday and was enthusi- astically greeted by capacity attend ance at all performances.
 The rousing musical romance is a spectacular, moving drama of the show world during the era when Herbert ruled Broadway and all the world was humming the immortal melodies he wrote for his operettas.
 More concerned with Herbert's tremendous influence over the thea- trical world of his day than with the events of the composers own life, the production follows the spec tacular romance of two of his clos est friends, a young actor and ac- tress, winningly portrayed by Jones and Miss Martin. Connolly, in the role of Herbert, gives performance with which the exacting composer himself could find no fault, if he could only return to see it.
 Paced by such unforgettable Her bert numbers as "A Kiss in the Dark" "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life" :" "Kiss Me Again" and I'm Falling in Love With Someone" the picture presents the gay colorful days at the turn of the century as seen through the eyes of a stage-struck young girl, Miss Martin, who comes to New York from the country, de- termined to become a Broadway star.
 Standing out in the supporting cast are the performances of Lee bowman, Judith Barrett and Su- sanna Foster, a talented youngster new to the screen, who plays Miss Martins daughter.
 The second big hit My Son Is Guilty" brings to the screen one of those all-too-rare films which combines convincing characterize tions, believable and exciting inci- dent and exciting entertainment. Bruce Cabot, Jacqueline Wells, Harry Carey and Wynne Gibson are fea- tured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
JUST ANOTHER OF
 THE CONCRESSMEN

Washington, Jan. 25-(UP)-An unidentified taxi driver picked up a fare yesterday in the vicinity of the White House and headed for the house office building. During the two-mile ride, the cabbie waxed loquaciously on Na- tional and International problems, and then began a most uncomph- mentary dissertation on congress men.
 As the cab drew up at the en- trance of the house office building, the driver asked:
 "Are you going in to see them congressmen?"
 "Yes," Rep. John w. Flannagan, Jr., D., Va, replied, paying his fare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

STATE of CONNECTICUT. DIS
 TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO
 BAT FATE COURT. Jan; 22nd, 1g40.
 late of the town of Waterbury,
 in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are request ed to make immediate payment to 1-25-3t Executrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Household Articles
A = l. = B . E R = T = s
 29th Anniversary Sale

A . l. = B = E R ! D 29th Anniversary Sale
 NOW GOING ON And here are a few of the many big values we are offering. BENGAL" RANGES ...........$99 Complete with factory installed Lynn Oil Burner, and lightning control Dual Oven. Newest styles cabinet with chrome trim. Pay only $5 Down, Balance in 2h years.
 WESTINGHOUSE"
 HETEROGENEOUS .....$129.50 Beautiful new 6 GU. it. model, com- plete with Meatkeeper, Dishes, Eject O. Cube Ice Trays, Porcelain crisping pan and many other De- Luxe features. $5 Down, 2h years to pay. UNIVERSAL"
 WASHING MACHINES. .$69.50 With Porcelain enamel tub of 8 lb. capacity. Has balloon type rolls and safety release on wringer. Complete with pump at this price. Pay only $2 Down. Balance 1k years.
 3 ROOMS FURNITURE
 ALBERT SPECIAL. ... .$198 A gorgeous modern outfit complete with radio and rugs and many other small items to complete the home. Take as long as 18 months to pay.
 Albert's Furniture Go. Watnrh,1r.v Open Wed. and
 Sat. Eyes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Legal Notices
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTVCE OE APLLICATIO

LIQUOR PERMIT
 NOTICE OF APPLICATION
 This is to give notice that I, Frederick c. Haddad. of 32 Rose St., Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated Jan. 24th, 1940, for a Package Beer Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 13S Cherry St., Water bury. Conn. The business is owned by Kaleel Haddad, of 112 Baldwin St., Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be of 32 Rose St.. Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 FREDERICK c. HADDAD, Dated Jan. 24th, 1940. 1-25-2-1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
LIQUOR PERMIT GnTVCE nE APII,TCATI0N

This is to give notice that l. Leonard H. Platt, of 59 Savings St.. Waterbury, Conn, have filed an ap- plication dated Jan. 24th, 1940, with the Liquor Control Commission for Package Store Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, TOT East Main St., Water bury, Conn. The business Is owned by Abraham Litvin, of 63 Gorham Ave, Hamden, Conn.,. and will be conducted by Leonard H. Platt, of 59 Savings St., Waterbury, Conn.
 LEONARD H. PLATT,
 Dated Jan. 24th, 1940. 1-25-2-1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

Making their debut as new TO- mantle team, Carole Lombard and Brian Aherns are cast in nurse-doc tor roles in RKO Dadio's "Vigil in the Night" dramatic polarization of A. J. Cronin's best-selling novel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

1897 Ford Station Wagon
 1886 Oldsmobile Sedan 1886 Pontiac Sedan
 1883 Chevrolet Sedan
 1882 Chevrolet Coach EMMONS and SEVILLE
 Pontiac Sales and Service 497 Meadow St. Dial 3-3149
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Merchandise
Household Articles

SILENT GLOW-Power burner, as
 low as $50 per week. Southern New England Ice Co. Watertown
 Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
LiUe Stock
Dogs, Cats. Pets

CHICKENS-16c fb: Boosters. l5c tb: Broilers. 17c fb. 4 to 6. $i. N E. Poultry Mkt. ,y27 Jefferson. 228 Baldwin. 3-3384.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Merchandise
so> Business & Ofiice Equipment

LAST CALI-On Diaries and Gal
 endar Pads for 1940! DAVIS 6 WYE 60 BANK ST
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
By Clyde Lewis

46 HAYWOOD AVE.-Six rms; 2nd floor; hot water heat. Just reno- vated. Call 3-0748.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

ROSELAND AVE. E.- Six rms., 1st floor. H. w. H., $40. Ina. Leo J. Curley, 51 w. Main St. 3-5169.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

GUARANTEED USED CARS 1889 Ford Tudor Sedan
 1887 Stakeholder SedanS (2) 1887 Plymouth Sedan
 1886 Dodge Sedan 1894 Stakeholder Sedan J. G. MOTORS, INC. Studebaker Sales and Service IT Willow St. Dial 3-2131
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Have You Lost Something? Chances Are One Of Many
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AnnOunceMents

LOST-Sum of money. Vicinity of Hill, State and Baldwin sts. Re-
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Evening star., 1940-07-21

spectacle, and I'm unmarried, and do des-
perately want to know you. Let's stop here
until the all clear sounds, and then we can
look at each other. If you don't like my looks
we'll say goodby, and if you do, let's have a
cocktail together, or tea"
'No!" she cried. mo, couldn possibly"
Now she was supposed to tell him what was
wrong. and he was supposed to say it didn't
matter, but that wasn't the manner in which
it was working out, because far away she
heard the first all clear" whistle, and she
knew that in few minutes the lights would
go up again, and he'd be able to see her.
For an instant she pressed herself close to
him, and tried to make the words come out,
but they wouldn't.
"Goodby" was all she could say. Good
by, don't follow me, please!'
She hurried back towards Mother Marlin,
and her room, and found that she was run
ning although for her to run was very dam
gerous indeed.
Wait" he shouted. Wait, please!'
But she hurried on, without turning, be-
cause she knew that his blackout was only
temporary, while hers was forever.
The End
Evening star., 1940-07-21

You must have eyes like cats" he said
as they crossed.
well, not exactly" Nine more steps now,
and they'd reach the other side. step up"
she commanded.
This is marvellous" he said Great thing
for blackout Beautiful girl to guide you
home Ought to take it up with the govern
ment."
I'm not beautiful" Eleanor told him
soberly, but she realized her heart was racing,
for she had always known this was what he
would say.
Il think you're beautiful. can't see you,
but l think l know what you look like. |
should say your hair is fair, and you wear it
long so that it falls like golden mantle over
your shoulders -"
Poet" she suggested.
mo, chemist And you have blue eyes, and
you're fairly tall ! can tell that, all right"
II am rather TALL" she admitted. She
hadn't guessed he would be chemist.
Evening star., 1940-07-21

They safely crossed another intersection
and reached third, and this was as far as
Eleanor ever went.
WELL" she said, here we are now, on
Queens Road
You can't lead me any further?" he asked,
and took her hand 1t seemed completely
natural that he should do so.
No, I'm sorry, can't" she said. This
was going to be the hard part. This was the
part that wasn't quite clear, but always in
her dream she skipped from here to the next
time she met him.
''Oh, now, Miss See-In- The Dark, you
aren't going to just drop me, are you? You
can't just come out of the night, and then fall
back in again. Why, I'd wonder about you all
the rest of my life. Won't allow it,
I'm afraid" she said
He spoke earnestly: You really shouldn't
be afraid - not of me. My name is Robert
Conway, and my friends think I'm quite re-