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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Government Buying
Boosts Activity in
Wool Textile Mills
Sales of Women's Wear
Continue to Expand
During June
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, Aug. 15.-The National
Association of Wool Manufacturers
reports that production activity in
wool textile mills increased from
May to June and consumption of
apparel class wool rose from a week.
ly average of 4.27O,0O0 secured
pounds in May to 4,84O,OOO pounds
in June.
The dominating factor in the
cloth-selling markets was the pur-
chasing activity of agencies of the
Federal Government. the associ-
alton said in a statement. although
sales Of womens wear fabrics con-
tinued to expand through June and
average weekly sales of auto cloths
held in good volume"
Apparel class wool consumption
during the tlSSt half of 1910 was
reported 9 per cent less than in the
corresponding period of 1899, go per
cent more than in 1888 and 80 per
cent less than in 1887.
The industry employed $500 more
workers in June than in May, the
statement said, and weekly pay rolls
increased by about 100000
Untitled orders for mems wear by
1l9 firms reporting to the asso-
citation at the end of June included
9,436000 yards from Government
agencies and 17,564.000 yards from
other sources. For women's wear.
untitled ORDERS held by reporting
mills amounted to 1888 900 yards
an amount greater. the statement
said, than at the end of any quarter
since the beginning of 1888.
Stocks of apparel class wool re-
ported by dealers. topmakers and
manufacturers at the end of June
were equivalent to 126.30O. 900
secured pounds as compared with
June average of 1879 $50. 900
pounds for the five years 1885,
1885," the association said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Associated Press Financial Writer

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Steels and
motors led an early seiective recovery
jog in today's stock market as war
fears seemed bit less depressing to
trading forces.
Gains running to a point or so at
the best were unaccompanied by in
crease in pace, and at the close top
prices were reduced in the ma jority
of cases. Transfers, well under those
of Wednesdays slow proceedings,
Appropriated 100000 shares.
While Wall Street was beginning
to get the idea the British had about
a $3.50 chance of repelling a NaZi
invasion, the constant hammering
of Hitler air bombers at vital Eng
lish sectors tended to keep many
boardroom customers on the wait
ing list pending more definite in
formation regarding the conflict. 1t
was still realized that a sudden en-
forced peace might prove a severe
market shock.
On the other har< the drying up
of selling was comforting to ana
lysts who have registered bullish-
ness over the long-term spur of
armament spending and the persis-
tent flow OF good corporate earn
ings statements and dividends. With
scattered exceptions. business items
generally were encouraging.
Stocks in the front ranks the
greater part of the day-some even
tually faltered-Were United States
Steel, Bethlehem, Chrysler, General
Motors. United Aircraft. Glenn Mar
tin, Sperry, Kennecott. Anaconda.
American Smelling, Westinghouse.
General Electric, Du Pont, Eastman
Kodak, Loft, International Paper
common and preferred. Standard
Oil of New Jersey, Great Northern
ard New York Central
Rails were none too buoyant. al
though most were up at one rir!o
or another as today's compil9ttoa
of last weeks freight losd'r"5
showed a contra seasonal advarrc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
July Life Insurance
Advances 1875 Per Cent
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 15-New life
insurance written in July aggre-
gated $6O5 1926 900, an increase Of
1875 per cent over the $500, 1876 900
in July, 1899, the Association OF
Life Insurance Presidents reported
yesterday.
The associations figures cover 40
companies, with 81 per cent of the
outstanding legal reserve life in
surance in the United States.
For the first seven months of this
year new business was 81 .284, 1872 900,
a decrease of IL per cent from the
total of s4,336 ,687 900 in the like
period last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Foreign Exchange

NEW YORK. Aug. Is dp.-The British
free pound slipped u cent in relation to
change trading today as all other major
dollar held unchanged.
The Hong Kong dollar gained 0.05 of a
cent and the Shanghai dollar rose 0.02 of
a cent.
Late rates follow (Great Britain in dol
lars, others in centso
Canada.
Official Canadian Control Board rates for
United States dollars: Buying 10 per cent
premium: selling. IL per cent premium;
equivalent to discounts on Canadian dol
lars in New York of buying, 991 per cent;
selling. 900 per cent.
Canadian dollar in New York open mar
ket 13ts per cent discount. or S6.651z
United States cents.
Great Britain. official Bankers For
eign Exchange Committee rates., buying,
4 02; selling. 4.0f open market. cables.
4.02; Germany, 40.O5n tbenevolentl. 1925:
Finland, 2.O5n: Greece 6.6S; Hungary,
10 son; Italy sos; Portugal, 1856: Ru-
mania. 04Sn: Sweden. % IS; Switzerland,
$3.50; Yugosiavia, 2.35n.
Latin America.
Argentine. official. 2977: free. $3.50:
Brazil, oficial 6.05; free. sos; Mexico.
20.35n.
Far East.
Japan. 234s; Hong Kong. 22.31; shans-
5Hssss IN SPOT cables unlsss otherwise
tndiested)
q 1ouin1A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Victim of Injustice
Inferred in Scotland

Oscar Slater, historic example of
mistaken identity who served long
prison sentence tor a crime he did
not commit, and his wife have been
informed in Scotland it is reported
in Glasgow He is of German origin.
Now 68 years OF age. he endured
wrongful Imprisonment; for nearly 20
wears. In 1923 his conviction was
ouashed by the Scottish Court of
Criminal Appeal. He had been given
a life sentence on murder charge.
Shortly after his RELEASE he was mar
ried in Glasgow, and went to live in
the west of Scotland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Odd-lot DEALINGS

The Securities and Exchange Com
mission reported today these trans
actions by customers with odd-lot
dealers or specialists on the New
York Stock Exchange for August IA:
l846 purchases involving 43,067
shares; 2,140 sales involving 50 223
shares, including 70 short sales in
volving 2,l34 shares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Strong Domestic Demand
Predicted for Fats, Oils

BY the Associated Press.
The Bureau of Agricultural Eco
Monies predicted that ouickened in
dustrial activity resulting in part
from the defense program would
tend to strengthen domestic demand
and prices for fats and oils.
The bureau said, however, that
large supplies of most fats were
available in the United States and
other producing countries and that
prices were unlikely to show major
gains unless continental European
markets were reopened to world
trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Westinghouse Employees
Get II Per Cent Bonus
By TIE Associated Press.

.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. IS Tie
Westinghouse Electric & Manufac-
turing Co. announced yesterday the
employe bonUI under the company's
profit-sharing wage and salary plan
would equal IL per cent for August.
The bonus, based on earnings of
the three preceding months, was IA
per cent in July Earnings in May,
June and July totaled s5,036,889
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Washington Produce

BUTTER-g3 score tubs. 81: 1-pound
prints, 81 "a; h-pound prints, 81. 81 score,
tubs, 80; 1-pound prints, 3Ola: A-pound
prints, 81; 81 score, tubs, 30: 1-pound
prints, 3O12: h4-pound prints. 81: 90 score
tubs; 2sL4 1-pound prints; 2sa4: A4-pound
prints. asa. A-pound prints, 30: SO score.
tubs; 27a;, 1-pound prints, 2sA: A-pound
LIVESTOCK-Calves. Q: spring lambs.
8. Other livestock prices unavailable
Agricultural Marketing Service.
prices paid net fob Washington)
EGGS-Market steady. Prices paid for
Federal-State graded eggs received from
grading stations aug. 15): Whites u S.
extras. large. 30-33: U. S. extras. me-
diums. 1926; U S. standards. large, "a
81; U. S. standards. mediums, 1923: u
s. trades, 1921. Browns, U. s. extras,
large. 1922; U. S. extras mediums, o.
%; y S. standards. large. 1925; o.. S.
1920. For nearby ungraded eggs, cur
rent recei2ts, whites, 1918; mixed. COL
ored, 1915
LIVE PouLTRY-Market steady. Fowl
colored. all sizes. 1915: No. IS. 11-12:
Leghorn hens, 1n-11 BOOSTERS 50
Chickens. Virginia Rocks, brcilers and fry
ters all sizes, 1920: No. IS, 1o-13. Leg
horn broilers. all Sizes Is. Mixed. coll
ored chickens. 1917.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Foreign Business Notes

Business advices to the Commerce
Department from representatives
abroad include:
Dutch East Indies-Strategic ma
terials taxed on export.
India-U. S. wood pulp sought.
Spain-French rail lines resume.
Canada-Tourist travel tagging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Rubber Fried Eggs
Now Being Served
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MIAMI, Fla-They've resumed
serving rubber fried eggs and wood
en- slabs of bread in Miami
The items are part Of the equip
ment of a hotel employe training
program conducted by the Dade
County School Board Prospective
walters use the stage props to learn
how the real articles should be
served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Punumu CunuI Tolls Drop

The Treasury says Panama Canal
tolls from July / to August IL to-
tailed $2,533.681, compared with
s2,sl2.so3 In the similar period last
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15

Also extra or extras.
Declared or paid so far this year.
Quotations furnished by National Asso-
citation of Securities Dealers. Inc. which
states they do not necessarily reflect actual
transactions or firm bids or offers. but
should indicate approximate prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Foreign Markets

LONDON. Aug. Is P.-After a session
devoted mainly to. selective issues. the
stock market closed generally firm today
Gilt-edged issues ended slightly up from
ne previous close. although the best prices
OF the session were not maintained
A sharp rise in Trinidad issues fea-
tured oils and kafirs also were in the
gaining group.
Other sections experienced something
Of reaction toward the finish, due MAIN
ly to lack of interest
lures finished 4 to Z points higher as
the market steadied on trade calling in
nearby positions in late dealings
Manchester interests were pleased by
the governments insurance plan to protect
exporters against increases in freight and
war risk insurance rates. Some support
was lent by indications that freight al
lotments would not be increased and that
spot demand might continue to improve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
BONDS
PUBLIC UTILITY.
MISCELLANEOJ
STOCKS
PUBLIC UTILITY.

Amer Tel & Tel C2l 5000 1894
Capital Transit U.25) - III. IL
6, w Steamboat "a - 81 20
Pot Fl Power, 81 pfd cd -.112h 114h
Pot FL Pwr 5i2co pfd t5.50) ZIG
Wash Gas 1t com q .50)-% 24Ia %
Wash Gas 1t pfd (45Ob - 1O4 loo
Wash BY & FL com $3.50 $50
Wash Ry e. Ell pfd t5) sII0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15

A 75-mm. gun fires a projectile Of
ass inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15

e &c extra gS14. 90 extra paid Decem-
Der %. 1899 k2oc extra m 81 80 ex-
S.. 90 paid in 1899 t25c paid july
1910; vSl.00 extra paid January. 1910.
So 90 extra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15

New York Bar Silver
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 R.-Bar
silver, san: unchanged.
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Insurance Stocks

NEW YORK. Aug. ) LP.-National As
ISOLATION Securities Dealers, Inc:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-15
Stee|s and Motors
Lead in SeIectiye
Market Recovery
Stocks Stage Advance
Running to Point or
More at Best
Stock Averages
By VICTOR EUBANK,

Compiled by the Associated PressJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23

Naugatuck, Dec. 23-Although plans have been completed for con- struction of a new wing to the post office on Church street, it is not known whether the plans will be approved and work started in 1941 because defense work may delay it, Postmaster Frank T. Green has an- nounced.
 The post office building is crowd ed with ordinary business and is in- adequate now to handle the Christ mas mail and this year the post master rented a store on lower Church street during the Christmas season and all incoming packages are received at this place and are delivered from there, instead of be- ing taken to the post office. Of course outgoing packages are mailed at the post office.
 The treasury department author izes construction of such a pro- posed addition as the present one. There is large yard in the rear for mail trucks and 1t is felt that there will be plenty of space for the new wing, with ample parking space being left.
 Infant Buried.
 Private funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock for Paul
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
Pre-Dawn Service

"Julotta" is the Swedish name for the pre-dawn service which will be held at 5:30 a. m. Christmas Day in the Hillside Congregational church. It is an ancient service, having had its origi nduring the earliest days of Christianity in Sweden. In Swe- den it is the greatest occasion in the church year. It is very colorful service, especially in the rural areas, where attendance at the service is carried out to the accompaniment of flares and sleigh-bells. Because of his participation in this stirring service on native soil, the Swedish immigrant holds it in high esteem And he has succeeded in conveying his enthusiasm to his children to a considerable degree, so that there is quite a general excitement in the prospect of participating in this service.
 As in the original service, there will be candlelght and Christmas music. The choir will render 'The Christmas Star" and Thy Light has come "by Leo Rogers. The girls quartet consisting of Mrs. Paul An derson, Norma Widen. Bertha John- son and Eleanor Anderson will sing Silent Night, Holy Night. There will be a Christmas sermon by the pastor on 'The Divided Welcome"
 Except for one hymn in Swedish namely, Wallin's "All Hail to Thee 10 Blessed Morn'' written especially for the service by the ancient band
 the service in the Hillside churcf Twill be in English.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
S4179.16 For Fund

Mrs. Gertrude V. Anderson, pres ident of the Naugatuck Womar's club said today that a check for $179.16 had been forwarded to the Bundles for Britain headquarters in New York city. This sum was se- cured at the recent benefit card parties held in Pythian hall and the homes of members. In addition to the check, bundle of clothes from The Princess Shop was sent to the association.
 The annual Christmas party for the children of members, was staged this afternoon in Masonic hall by the Junior Woman's club. Santa Claus distributed gifts. The pro- gram was in charge of Miss Regina Kelly, president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
MICHAEL FORD
 SEEKS S1O,OOO
Gustave Larson Sued for West Main Accident
 Last September

Michael Ford, 432 West Main street, asks $1O,000 damages from Gustave w. Larson, 101 Irvington street, in superior court action filed this morning.
 The plaintiff claims that on Sep- tember Is, while crossing the inter- section of West Main and Judd streets, he was struck and knocked down by car operated by MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
TIA CIVIC CLUB
 SEEKS MEMBERS
Any ItaIian-American In- terested in Becoming
 NaturaIized Eligible

It was announced at the annual meeting of the American-Italian Civic Club yesterday that any Ital- ian American who shows intention of becoming an American citizen ise eligible for membership in the organization. This is aimed to help those Italians who, through over- sight or other reasons have failed to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
sCHoLAsTICs oF YEsTERYEAR

Telling an absorbing story of a youngsters experiences in a New England school of 70 years ago, RKO Radios presentation of Tit tie Men" features a notable cast that includes Jimmy Lydon as the boy and Kay Francis, Jack Oakie and George Bancroft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
Approval of New Post Office Wing Here May be Held Up

Larson. Negligence is chArged as a result of which the plaintiff slif- fered injuries causing concussion of the brain, fracture of the lef and 8, q. 2, 8, and g ribs, plus Q strained back. Tn addition the plaintiff cliams permanent injury.
 Attorney Harry Krasow represents Mr, Ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
Election Jan. 6

There will be an election of of- ficers at the annual meeting of the Naugatuck Community band Jan. 6 in the Futile music shed, Albert Smith, president, also reports plans for the second annual banquet will be made at that time. Owing to the holiday season, all activities of the band have been suspended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
A STARTLING P1CTURE

Said to be one of the most un- usual pictures ever made, Orsou Welles' Citizen Kane" deals with the colorful career of an American emperor and his ill-fated empire Welles produced and directed tho RKO Radio offering and starred in the title role.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23

Painful injuries were suffered yes- terday morning by Edward E. Hotch- kiss, vice president of the Naugatuck Savings bank when he fell down @ flight of stairs at his home, Fair view avenue. He was taken to the Waterbury hospital. MT. Hotchkiss is a prominent resident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
Draft Board In Recess

Harris Whittemore, Jr., chairman of the draft board of Naugatuck Wolcott, Prospect and Cheshire, re- ports sessions will be suspended to- morrow and Christmas day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23

become citizens.
 Nicola Beccia was reelected pres ident of tel1 organization, and Asl- thony Lepore, vice-presidsnt. Other omcers include: Thomas Lspofe. responding secretary, 1fichael Vegliande, secretary and Anthnny Aiennaro, sergeant-at-arnns.
 The club held Christmas party for about I50 children. 0ifts and re- treatments were served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
Children Entertained

The Millville Library association entertained more than 100 children at 8 Christmas party last night in the library hall. Gifts and candy were distributed by Santa Claus. AL bert Mai, Jr., was chairman of the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
Meeting Friday Night

The meeting of Magnolia En- campment, Odd Fellows, will be held Friday night instead of Wednesday owing to Christmas day, it was re- ported by officers. There will be a second nomination and election of officers at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
TRAVELLING ALBATRoss

Released from a vessel 300 miles of the coast of New Zealand, an albatross was captured eight days later off the coast of Chile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
ColIecting Canned Goods

Centennial lodge, Odd Fellows, will received canned goods at tonight's meeting, at in Odd Fellows hall. The food will be used for relief work, it is reported by Claus Nonsees. chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23

Men of Italy are being asked z give up hats and trousers because of the shortage of material.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
Iniured In Fall

line Radwick, Katherine Striber Victoria Cuslecki and Jessie Wright
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23

Their wedding is to be held Satur- day, December 28.
 Harry James Stauffer, Jr., of AL lerton Farms, and Clara Rose Bian- chi of New Haven road have also recorded intentions recently, as have also Robert A. Spien of Waterbury and Clare Jennie Gwiazsoski of Oakville.
 Alfred Baker has sold a house and lot on Radnor avenue, Bristol Ter ace, to Joseph Heffernan, a recently filed warranty deed here shows. Mary l.. Bronson has sold lot on Fern street to Helen Grant, another warranty deed, recorded recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John, shows.
 Caution Urged.
 Fire Marshal Michael F. Shea stresses the need for fire prevention in homes, school, factories and pub- lie places at this time of year. He points out that in homes, refuse, papers and wasteFmatter also should be burned in an incinerator; in schools, waste papers should be cleaned up, and inf1amable clothes, paints, pails or cleaning fluids should be removed; in factories, hl- flammable liquids should be kept well protected, defective wiring re- placed and much care should be taken when using blow torches and the like.
 Smokers in public buildings should make sure that they do not throw matches or cigarette butts where they might start fires. The fire marshal reminds that gasoline is a giant of potential destruction and warns against leaky gasoline lines. He points out gasoline has low flash point, the temperature at which it gives of an explosion be- ing as low as zero degrees fahren- heit. As it is a highly volatile liquid, one pint is sufficient to pro- duce 200 cubic feet of explosion air and vapor. All grades of gasoline are inflammable and dangerous and should always be treated as such, MT. Shea said.
 Because gasoline vapor is heavier than air it will float along near the ground for some distance and if there is a garage in the cellar, own- CTS are advised to be alert for leaks and not to let gasoline be exposed in room or confined space.
 MT. Shea warns against careless smoking in the basement garage, es- pecially during the Christmas sea- son when removing papers and wrappings from packages in the basement.
 He urges furnaces and chimneys be cleaned, papers and rubbish be cleaned up, and standard electrical wiring and equipment be used. Be careful about using tinsel and metal trimmings on your Christmas tree, he advised. Use no matches on lighted candles near your Christmas tree and to be on the safe side, place the tree on a frame and set it in a tub of water, which will help to keep the tree from drying up. He urges such cooperation so that the borough may have really merry Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
"Sinr'' Tomorrow

With employees of the U. S. Rub- Der Compny enthused over the first community" carol sing in front of the tennis tower on Maple street at 12 noon tomorrow, large crowd is expected to join in singing the Old Christmas Carols.
 The police will cooperate in reg ulating traffic along Maple street during the fifteen minute caroling.
 All carolers will receive sheets containing the words of the carols.
 A huge committee of employees will help to lead the singing and dis tribute song sheets. On the com mittee are John Dimling, Conrad Rohs, James Thompson, Fred Mor- ton, Finton Morton. Edward Morton, Lester Moroney. Tom Palmierl James Menillo, Nick Mariana, Tom Doyle. John Lasky, Lois Parking Gertrude Lutze, Clarence Guild, Al Marsh. Eldon Rohs Omer Gibbs Barbara Stone, Connie Linsky, Ethel Salmonson, Bill Lalor, Clarence Fenniman, Marie Ryan, Henry zwick, Mary Kosowicz, Gladys Mar tel, Stella Elsberg. Abbie Jean Quick Alice Murray, Eleanor O'Shea, Nell lie Moritis, Katherine Lynch, Mary Leonard, .Elziro Fidalgo, Eleanor Lannon, Bertha zguzenski. Eliza beth Rooney, Martha Fetterman Efnestine Ferreira. Marie Capello Mary Nenet, Anna Angelli, Stella Oskoski. Augusta Pazzaglini. Ange.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23

Lawrence Shepley of Maple Hill road and Evelyn Bertha Rich of Locust street have filed wedding in-
 tentions recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23

Mir. and Mrs. John J. Connole of 377 North Main street have as their guests for the holidays their sons. William Roger Connole, student at the foreign service school of George town university, Washington, D. C.. and John Connole, a student at Holy Cross college, Worcester, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23

Mfr. and Mrs. George Smith of Coen street have moved to Williams port, Pa, where they will reside. MT. Smith has resigned his position here with the U. s. Rubber com pany. He was well known here as a singer.