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the windows but other cracks be-
tween the walls and floor. Squirt
kerosene into the pulley holes-and
elsewhere-and cover the holes with
strips of cloth of the same width as
the grooves, thumbtacked at top and
extending inches or more below
the holes. Leave the windows open
a little at the top on bright days
to give the wasps their chance to
escape.
Scaling Paint.
White paint in my bedroom has
become alligatored and scaly, and
should be removed before repaint-
ing. I cannot use q blowtorch
Is there any other method that
will do a good job?
At large paint store you should
be able to get kind of paint re-
mover that is in paste form and that
is widely used by professionals for
this purpose. Instructions for use
are on the label of the can. This
paste stays moist for long enough
periods so that large surfaces can
be covered.
Wallpaper Comes on.
In our house about so years old
we have trouble with wallpaper
sticking. It comes of in places
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ciety Of Architects, suggested estab-
lishment throughout the country Of
architectural service bureaus in the
nature Of medical clinics" In many
instances, he said, homeowners have
undertaken alterations without ade-
quate plans, and where structural
changes were involved without con-
sulting an architect.
In our locality" Mr.. Gambler said,
I'VE long have realized the need for
limited architectural services on
Email projects" He pointed out that
10 members Of his group had
volunteered to serve halliday periods
each week to assist the public at a
nominal cost.
Howard Dwight Smith of the Co.
lumbus Chapter Of the A. I. A. told
= round table conference that the
general problem Of housing, low-cost
housing in particular, is one Of the
Nations major problems, involving
much more than the problem of
shelter, or the planning and con-
struction Of units for family living.
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make matters worse by keeping the
stuff inside. What is the answer?
One of the products OF the COM
bustion of gas is water vapor The
upper part of the pipe being cool,
the vapor condenses and becomes a
mild form of sulphllric acid. The
formation of verdigris is sign that
the pipe is corroding. Your copper
pipe will not last long, and you
should get suggestions from the
gas company for pipe of material
that will not be injured.
Waterproof Bowl.
How can I make a wood chop
ping bowl waterproof so that I can
use it for growing bulbs?
Melt some paraf1n. Hold the
bowl upside down over a gas flame
to heat it without scorching. Pour
in the paraff1n and wipe 1t we'll
all over the inside. Wipe off any
that is not absorbed.
Mildewed Paint.
Paint on one side of my house
becomes mildewed. An ugly dark
stain is formed. How can this be
prevented?
Mildew forms on paint that is in
shade and where the air is damp.
Dark paint is more likely to be-
come mildewed than white or light
toned paint because there is more oil
in it. The harder the paint the
less likely it is to become mildewed.
Ordinary paint can be hardened in
this way: Open the can, and without
stirring pour off some of the liquid
in the proportion of l pint to the
gallon of paint. Replace this with
turpentine in the proportion of
u pint to each gallon. Add
powdered calomel in the proportion
of l ounce to the gallon. The paint
should then be thoroughly stirred.
Before painting, mildew should be
taken off with a disinfectant, by
scraping and with steel wool.
Wasps.
We find three or four wasps q
day In a third story room that was
recently plastered, papered and
painted. We find most of them on
the inside window glass. Could
they come up around the window
ropes? There are no signs of nests
The nests are evidently inside
the walls, and the wasps come out
not only through the pulley holes Of
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Architects
Continued From First Page.)

to be explored further by the archi-
tects in cooperation with govern
mental departments and with bodies
recognized as impartial forces.
The Industrial Relations Commit
tee, headed by Travis G. Walsh Of
Cleveland, called attention to the
fact that the Federal Government
has been uncovering some instances
where building trades participate
in policies of restraint" and added:
THE basic philosophy of the build
Ing congress idea, to harmonic con-
flicting interests in the construction
industry, appears to meet with IA
vor throughout the country with the
possible. exception of the Pacific
Coast, where close af1iliation exists
between the industry and local and
State chambers Of commerce"
Labor costs on large-scale housing
projects such as those undertaken
by the United States Housing Au-
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without plaster and in other places
a certain amount Of the plaster
comes with it. What is the remedy?
Much of the plaster used so years
ago was rather porous and soft.
The age of the plaster may have
some bearing on the trouble. A
gypsum wallboard on the walls or
replastering is advisable. In some
instances a thin coating of a quick
drying varnish has stopped the
absorption of the wallpaper paste
by the plaster. When the varnish
Is dry the wall is sized before the
paper is applied.
Spaces in Walls.
In two sides of my cellar the space
between the studs are closed by the
joists. On the other two sides the
spaces are open and extend from the
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thority have been generally stabilized
through understandings between
local authorities and the American
Federation Of Labor, by which pre-
vailing rates Of wages may be estab-
ished In advance to cover at least
a period Of one year, the committee
said.
Washington Average Higher.
The committee said 1t found labor
costs appear to be regulated by the
A. F. Of L. In the larger centers and
seem reasonably stable In those
localities. Average wage rates are
indicated at substantially higher
level in New York, Chicago and
Washington, the report said.
Establishment OF q small home
institute" to form an authentic
home building industry was urged
at the convention by Edward D.
Pierre, president Of the Indiana
Chapter Of the Architects Institute
Declaring that good craftsmanship
virtually had disappeared and that
the standing Of architecture as pro-
fession has declined, MIR. Pierre said
the preservation Of the architects
professional status depends on the
preservation Of the status Of every
other ability in the industry.
Building homes is q Job for the
combined abilities of the building
industry and not inst mart nj
them" he said. "The building In
dustry needs integration. and q
united front. The archi-
tectural profession must assume its
rightful leadership in the shaping
OF the architectural destinies of the
Nation. 1t must mold the tastes and
provide the standards for homes and
communities.
Proposes Clinics.
Another speaker. Bronson v. GAM
ber, president Of the Michigan So
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Two-thirds Of the people OF the
Philippines are now directly de-
pendent on producing commodities
for shipment to other countries.
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1IVPO0cS CluICS.
Another speaker, Bronson v. Gam
ber, president of the Michigan So
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Children;s Book Week
 NOVEMBER 1916
NOVEMBER 1916

man Andrews; Happy Times In Czechoslovakia, Libushka Bartusek: Children Of The Fiery Mountain. Marian Cannon; Last Clash Of The ClaymoreS, Maribelle Cormack; Vanka's Donkey, Sonia Daugherty; The Sea Is All Around. Elizabeth Enright: The Bells Of Amsterdam, Ruth Holberg: Maminka's Children, Elizabeth Jones; He Went With Christopher Columbus" Louise An drews Kent: The Story of Lee Ling. Eleanor Lattimore: Kersati and Saint Nicholas, Hilda Van Stock um.
 FOR ALL THE FAMILY
 The Fleet Today, Kendall Ban- ming; Gaily We Parade, John Brewton; Best Short Stories for Boys and Girls, Carol Brink; Tho Shining Tree, Collection; Wings Over West Point, R. c. Emery; The Land He Lover. Elizabeth Emmett; They Were Strong and Good, Rob- ert Lawson: Jewels and Gems, Lu- cille McDonald; Roundabout South America, Anne Peck; Let's Look At Advertising, William Pryor; The Little History of the United States Mabel Pyne; Stories to Read at Christmas, Elsie Singmaster: The Patriotic Thing, William Stevens; Let's Start Stamp Collection, John Turner; Three Against the Sea, Robb White,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
STATE DEDICATES SOUTHBURY SCHOOL
Governor, Former Cover nor Among Speakers
 Saturday

The State School for Mental De- fectives at Southbury, whose con- struction was directed by Public Works Commissioner and Governor elect Robert A. Hurley as part of the states $25,000,000 building pro- gram, was dedicated Saturday aft- ernoon at exercises in which Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin and other dig nitarieS took part. An audience of several hundred persons heard speakers praise the states social and training program. Sixty-six buildings which make up the school were dedicated.
 The governor elect, who IS enjoy ing brief vacation, was not on hand for the dedication. Among the speakers were Gov. Baldwin, ex- Gov. Wilbur L. Cross, Dr. Stanley Davies, director of the Community Service Society of New York, Charles A. Moser, chairman of the schools board of trustees; Frederick c. Teich, chief architect of the public works department; Arthur Johnson, executive secretary of the state WPA; and James J. O'Connor, of the PWA regional board.
 Prayers were offered by the Catholic chaplain, Rev. Cornelius Buckley, and the Protestant chap lain, Rev. M. E. N. Lindsay
 Supt. E. N. RoSelle said that there are already 25 children at the in- stitution and that 50 more will be received by December 1. The schools capacity is l,500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
COL. BEARDSLEY
 GUEST SPEAKER
Boy Scout Officials to At- tend Special Armistice
 Day Program

Melchizedek Lodge of B'nai Birth will celebrate Armistice Jay W Dn | varied program at its meeting We'd nesday evening at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute. The principal speaker of the evening will be Lieu tenant Colonel Harry J. Beardsley whose subject will be "Adequtae De- fense Te Preserve Peace" The lodge will be host to Troop 29 and guest Boy Scouts of this district who are to take an active part in the pro- gram under the leadership of Scoutmaster Hyman Helfand. Their part of the activities will be not only in celebration of Armistice Day, but also to demonstrate their part in the National Roll Call and Troop Inventory which is being con- ducted at this time by Boy Scouts throughout the United States. While recognizing the urgent necessity for military preparedness, many of our leading Americans are deeply con- vinced that "the paramount need in national defense is the strengthen ing and invigorating of Democracy" and scouting Is doing its share by q program of education and activity. Devid Babson. local scout executive and other officials of the Mattatuck Council will be present.
 BNai B'rith has also extended in- vitations to War Veterans Associa- tions and fraternal organizations to participate as guests that evening.
 Attorney Lawrence Matzkin, pres ident of the Lodge, will act as chairman of the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
|ODD FELLOWSIN
 BENEFIT REVUE
"Gay Nineties" to Be Pre- sented to Raise Funds for
 Lions Club

Sponsoring Gay Nineties Revue" at the Temple hall Wednesday, Mo- vember 20, the Nosahogan Lodge, Independent Order of odd Fellows will contribute the proceeds to the Waterbury Lions clubs Children's Health Foundation, Chairman Fran cis J. Merkle announced. Eighteen persons are in the cast.
 The revue has been in rehearsal now for several weeks and is said to be somethin gnew. fashioned dancing will ofllow after the show. Cooperation between the Nosahogan Lodge and the Lions Club will make the benefit affair possible.
 Chairman Merkle and Noble Grand William J. Shatas, head the committee and are assisted by the following: Daniel T. Haywood, Will liam w. Wood, Otto Reichenbach Fred Foster, Earl s. Ross, Stanley A. Terry, Arthur H. Hills, Robert w. Rose, James A. Abercrombie, Floyd Ressmussen, Carl F. Heebner, John w. Potter 1dris Alderson, Jacob O. Kanny, Harold Gardner, Robert Gardner, Alfred H. Wiener, George Stanton and Carl T. Wagner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11

C. Prindle Barlow, of the Calumet Street Bartows has November 2h crayoned off his desk calendar at the Chase Company office on Grand Street. During the past few days perchance you visited Chases oce you prob ably noticed the posters at various points throughout the building advertising the second annual Thanksgiving dance at the Copper Kettle. That's the reason Gee Pee Bee has the date staring him in the face He's chairman the event and he's hoping every Grand street employe whose acquaintance they have not already had the pleas ure of making. Assisting him committeeman are Eleanor Baltrush Ira Fetbroth Pauline Austin, Marie Roberts Edith zech, Rita Payon, George Fraser Vir gina Moore Ann Sullivan, Art Norling, Al Reher and last but not least, Johnny Babn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11

A thought for today -. This is the time when the foresighted will clean every blessed vine or plant that has wthered in the garden into one grand pile for bonfire It might not hurt to put all the recent campaign literature into the same pile and have a real good fire while about it Christmas present put away in November is weeks frantic pom dering and searching avoided in December Turkeys are bigger and better this season than ever with em
 phass on the heavier toms The larger the tbrd today the better the market horse stopped to quench it's thirst at the Carrie WeltOn memorial fountain the other day amid the rush of motor traffic. Time was when drivers waited patiently to water their horses there or else drove impatenty off towards other wa tering roughs in North Square, at East Main and Wo
 colt street the old West Main street bridge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11

went to Cheshire. Two days later, the Cheshire reliefer came back with the Spuds and wanted a re- fund. He claimed that he had found several undersized pota toes in the lot and that he could buy cheaper at a chain store. Some people wouldn't be satisfied If we delivered the potatoes boiled.
 The trees recently planted on the Bridge Plaza are noteworthy for their beauty and size. If they grow much larger, our owl will move down from Rattlesnake and take up residence near the bridge.
 A new garage is under construc- ton at the Charley Bradley Place just off Bridge Plaza. An out-of- towner from SOuthbury is report ed to have the contract. The gar age will be built on the founda- ton of an old wagon shed, an economical project, indeed. The structure faces the Bridge Plaza, South Britain's one and only park.
 Judge Hicock has a batch of mighty lively yellow kittens. There's not finer collection of felines on the Pomperaug.
 MT. McGuineSs, mechanic for the State Department of Public Works, has given up his fight to keep the project station wagon in repair and the watchmen are now walking their rounds. Under the Merit System, State employees were supposed to be selected for their ability. Local residents have seen that particular State car broken down in more places than a Squaw Rock fliver.
 When a hill dweller from over Paradise way passed out on the lawn of a friend, he was properly chagrined. T went coon hunt ing" the mountaineer remarked, but I can't take it like I used to-"
 A coon hunt is recreation, un- less you happen to fall out of a tree, and this party wondered why the Paradise man couldn't take it. The secret came out when we asked the mountaineer just what he took. He drunk a quart of wine and a quart of rye on an empty stomach.
 More skunks were run over in Southbury on the morning of Election Day than in any day in town history. The odor fingered until about noon along the valley of Bullet Hill Brook.
 Hunting in Flagg swamp wil- derness on Election Day. Kenneth Walton fired once and bagged . chubby cock partridge. Ken used a 20 gauge l.. C. smith gun with single trigger and hunted with cut a dog.
 Excitement over the opening of the Southbury State Training School in South Britain reached c fever pitch Luncheon tickets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11

Two Democratic senators who were completely and irrevocably anti Roosevelt-Rush Holt of West Vir. ginia and Edward R. Burke of Neb- raska-were beaten in the prima- ries. Holt's successor, Harley M. Kil- gore, will go along with the admin istration. Burkes seat will be filled by the Republican Hugh Butler, who can't oppose the administration much more than Burke has done.
 Another Democratic senator who opposed many New Deal measures was William H. King of Utah. His seat will be filled by Abe Murdock, who is thoroughly loyal to the New Deal,
 NEXT WEEKS
 LOOK PEACEFUL
 The New Deal suffered a blow when its Senate whip, Sherman Minton of Indiana, was beaten. off, setting that loss is the fact that the extremely influential Senator Jimmy Burnes of Souh Carolina has been working in close harmony with the administration. Between Byrnes and the majority leader, Senator Alben Barkley of Kentucky, President Ros- evelt will probably have more effec- tive leadership in the Senate in his third term than he had in his sec- ond.
 Tn the Senate, too, as in the House, the intangible effect of the last election will be great. For the first session, at least, the Democratic majority will be pretty constantly mindful that 1t is rnajoriy because 1t had President Roosevelt at the head of the ticket in the last cam
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11

Mir and Mrs. Allie Affeldt of Wocott the New Haven Eagles score to victory the Pittsburgh of Oakvile the Springfield Indians at the same rink week ago last night but the following day she couldn't be heard above whisper Jimmy Sciarra went to New York Saturday afternoon and watched the Fordham Rams upset Purdues BoiermakerS in an exciting grid contest Ella Fitzgerald and her ork and Dick Stable and his band will headline the second swingsaton show at Buckingham hall next Sunday af
 ternoon and evening Yesterday afternoons show failed to draw, but last night the S. R, O. sign evident
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11

prime ground apples and that they s h o u d
 bring at least a buck a bushel. The WPAster clai m c d the price was too high, so our m a Il allowed that he could let four bushels 90 for three dollars. The sale was made. The potatoes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Good evening.
MONDAY, THE INEVITABLE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

When Monday comes We wonder About the weekend-why in thunder Didn't we do thus and SO? Blue, blue Monday, and are we low! Why didn't you go to a football game? Why did you date up certain dame? Two whole days, both of them wasted, new place to eat, worst food you ever tasted Why didn't you do some of those little chores Instead of listening to radio bores? You mgh thave taken ten-rnile hike If you could have torn yourself away from the mike, You idled your time, didn't even have fun You listened to Junior shooting his new gun When Monday comes, it's no wonder So many feel quite showed under. Monday, the inevitable, Monday blue, Most unpopular in the weekly Who's Who
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
INJURED PRISONER
 REPORTED BETTER

The condition of Francisco An tonio, fl, of 64 Scovill street, was reported as greatly improved at the St. Mary's hospital this morning. Antonio suffered fractured jaw and lacerations of the forehead and chin, Captain Fred Hickey said, when he attempted to attack Pa trolmen Paul Moynihan and Will liam ODea with a knife as they en- tered the mans home to arrest him
 The officers were compelled to use their nightsticks Captain Hickey re- ported, to defend themselves. The incident happened over week ago. Antonio was treated at the hospital then taken to headquarters. When he appeared in city court, Judge T. E. Conway said that the accused's condition should be given further medical attention. X-ray photos disclosed the man had suffered a broken jaw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Books On Display In The Children's Room, Silas Bronson Library
BOOKS OF WONDER AND ENCHANTMENT

ASANSAAEAAN A NA AANA
 Freddly's Cousin Weedly, Walter Brooks; Babar and Father Christi mas. Jean dc Brunhoff: Tales Of A Swiss Grandmother, Frances Car penter; Where The Winds Never Blew, Padraic Colum; Topsy Turvey Circus, Georges Duplaix; Jock S Castle, Katherine Gibson; The Grey Goose Of Kilnevin, Patricia Lynch: Brown The Bear, Samivel; Horton Matches The Egg, Dr. Eeuss Piskey Folk. Enys Tregarthen; The Rabbits Revenge, Kurt Wiese.
 NOT so LONG AGO
 Young Mac Of Fort Vancouver, Mary Jane Carr: The Fair Amer ican, Elizabeth Coastworth; Lone Star Rising, Gertrude Crownfield; |; The Land He Loved, Elizabeth Elm melt; Jerry At The Academy Elmer Ferris; Courage Over The Andes, Frederick Hummer; Clear For Ac- ton, Stephen w. Meader; The Bridge Of Water, Helen Nicolay;; The Lost Locket, Ethel Parton; The Year Of Jubilo, Ruth Sawyer,
 BEFORE WE ARE NINE
 Lady Arabella's Birthday Party, Margaret Baker; The Story Of The Teasing Monkey, Helen Banner man; Mister Ole, Richard Bennett; Sir Noble, The Police Horse, Mary Bonner; Patrick Goes A-Hunting Esther Brann; A Book For Jennifer, Alice Dalgliesh: Oscar The Business Rabbit, Dorothy Edwards; All About Copy Kitten, Helen Evers; The Story of Colette, Francoise; Jack Lantern For Judy Jo, Ma bel Hill; Twin Seals. 1nez Hogan The Merry Matchmakers, Eva Kris toffersen: The Little Train, Lois Lenski; How The Hurricane Helped, Margaret McKenny; April's Kittens, Clare Newberry;
 BOYS AND GIRLS
 ADVENTURES
 Luck Of Scotland, Ivy Bolton; Mill Creek Mystery, Maristan Chap man; Buttonwood Island, Lavinia Davis; River Empire, Helen Fern aid; The House At 32l, Helen Cir van; The Iron Doctor, Agnes Hewes; Gridiron Glory, William Heyliger; Chuck Martinez, Priscilla Holton; Single Stones, Gertrude Mallette; At The End Of Nowhere, Florence Means; Edra Of The Is- lands, Marjorie Medary; Midnight, Rutherford Montgomery; The Se- cret Of The Lodge, Noel Streatfield; ; Pitching For Pawling, Willard Tenn pie.
 OVER MANY SEAS
 This Amazing Planet, Roy Chap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11

Eric E. Burke, Oakve fighter, is private with the Second Squadron 10th Cavalry, now stationed in West Point, N Y. . . MT. and Mrs. William Knight of Willard Street will entertain Mir and Mrs. John F. McDermott of Providence R. l., the next two months.
 Hope their stay in the Brass Center of the World is one they won't forget. . The Rsdon Manufacturing Com pany in Naugatuck has declared dividend of $1 share payable next Friday to stockholders of record November 5. Kelly CaabreSe has opened a smoke shop and news stand on Oakvle's Main Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11

It was good to hear that Franz Poeltl, well.known resident of upper Baldwin street was able to cast his ballot on last tuesday Election Day. Although unable get the polls Mr. Poelt able to take advantage of the absentee ballot to record his choice It wasn't many years ago that Mr. POelt lent himself graci0usy and willingly to the completion of the beautiful I'm maculate Conception church. His cOuntenance framed in snowy white beard and hair used a model for the church
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Q ANSWERS TO
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page
 1. Francis Scott Key wrote the words of "The Star Spangled Ban- ned" during the British attack on Baltimore in 1914. A visitor on a British vessel the night Fort Mo- Henry was bombarded, he wrote the song at dawn.
 2. Let music swell the breeze is the opening line of the third stanza of America, by Samuel Francis Smith.
 3. Irving Berlin wrote God Bless America.
 4. Herbert Hoover approved the act designating 'The Star Spangled Banner" our national anthem on March 3, 1881.
 5. Second stanza of the national anthem starts out: "On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep, where the foes naughty host in dread silence reposes