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Evening star., 1941-07-15
Falls Church Legion Post
Names GuIt Commander

John Gait has been elected COM
mander of the Falls Church Post.
No. 100, of the American Legion, 1t
was announced today.
Other officers named include Alex
ander Gait, first vice commander;
Mason C. Grasty, second vice COM
mander; Dale Dillon. adjutant; c.
NJ Smith. assistant adjutant; Hyter
Ruggles, finance officer; Arthur j.
Wilson. publicity officer: Acors
Thompson. service officer: L. P.
Daniel, judge advocate; Frank Mack,
chaplain; Kortright Church, his
torian; Edward Henry. athletic Of
f1cer, and A. r. Cavanaugh, sergeant
at arms
Executive Committee members are
E. r. Gerald, M. T. Boone and J.
st. 0lare Oool
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Takoma Park Council
To Consider Problem
OF Water Damage
Number of Complaints
Received After Heavy
Downpour Sunday

Citizens who appeared before the
Takoma Park Md Town Council
last night TO complain of damage
to their property caused by Sundays
doWnpour and resulting high water
were informed that the Council
will consider the matter soon in a
special session.
Complaints were received from a
number of persons most of them
residents of Willow, Spring, Dog
wood and Allegheny avenues.
J. Darby Bowman. secretary of the
Washington Sanitary Suburban
Commission. informed the Council
that the request of Mayor Oliver
w. Youngblood for competent
engineer to make a survey of the
storm sewer situation now is under
consideration.
During last nights meeting. j.
Wilson Dodd. town clerk-treaSurer,
submitted his annual report. in
which he revealed that the operat-
ing cost of Takoma Park for the
fiscal year ending June 80 was S79,-
313O6. Receipts during the period
amounted to S82538. The net bal
ance on June 80 was SIG, JACOB.
An ordinance was adopted provid-
ing for a new subdivision to be
known as Hampshire Knolls," on
which 83 homes will be erected
The tract is partly in Montgomery
and partly in the Prince Georges
County section of Takoma Park.
The cost of all bridges, culverts,
sidewalks and roadway paving is
to be charged against the property.
Ordinances were ordered prepared
permitting the reclassification. at
the request of Harvey A. Morrison
and Clinton j. Coon. owners, from
residential "A" to residential &C."
of Is lots on Flower avenue. between
Wabash and Hudson avenues, and
20 lots, from residential "A" to resi-
dental b" bounded by Sligo Creek
Parkway and Wabash and Hudson
avenues.
Occupants Of certain stores in the
town were ordered notified by the
town clerk to abate an alleged fire
hazard resulting from trash and
boxes in the rear Of The stores.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
go Pct. Output Likely,
MARYLAND Auto Men Told

By the Associated Press.
OCEAN CITY. Md. July 15.-N.
c. Dezendorf, vice president of Gen.
eral Motors Acceptance Corp, de-
clared yesterday the opinion of
most automobile production men
was that coming curtailment in
production would be brought about
by restrictions in quality of mate
rails rather than by Government
edict.
Speaking at the opening session
of the two-day convention of the
Automobile Trade Association of
Maryland. Mr.. Dezendorf asserted !:
Assuming a gradual curtailment,
it is not unreasonable to contemplate
1912 production at go per cent of
1941, which is equal to the average
yearly sales for the past 10 years."
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Falls Church
Council Adopts
School Plan
Closer Cooperation
Is Sought Between
Town and County
B, Staff Correspondent OF The Star


FALLS CHURCH, Va, July Is
A resolution providing for closer CO.
operation between the Falls Church
and Fairfax County School Boards
in an effort to improve education
facilities in the town and vicinity
was adopted unanimously last night
by the Town Council.
The resolution provides that coun-
ty residents in the Falls Church area
may attend town schools without
payment of tuition, and that town
residents may attend county schools
free. In each case, the tuition would
Be paid by the school board affected
instead of by the pupils.
The resolution also calls for the
eventual construction of new high
school in the Falls Church area, an
improvement long sought by the
towns Parent-Teacher Association
and citizens generally.
Plans Used in HerndOn.
Under the new plan. the Falls
Church School Board would func-
tion in relation to the County School
Board as does the Herndon School
Board.
The resolution, which still must
be approved by the two school boards
and the County Board of Super
viSorS, was drafted by a committee
that included Mayor B. N. Gibson,
Ralph C. Staebner of the Town
School Board, John A. K. Donovan.
town attorney; Paul Brown, county
commemorative attorney; Supt. w.
T. Woodson of the county schools.
and Chairman Wallace Carper of
the County Board of Supervisors.
The town Council last night also
approved publication of a proposed
new coming ordinance which would
Set up five classifcations for busi-
ness and residential structures in
place of the present two. After pub
llcation, hearings will be held before
any move toward adoption.
McCauley Seeks Post.
The new zoning code was pre-
sented by Mrs. Earl D. Fowler
chairman of the Civic Betterment
Committee.
The Council heard John Nc
Cauley, president of the Falls
Church Fire Department, express a
desire to be considered for the posi-
ton of town clerk-treasurer when
the appointment for the new fiscal
year is made September /. Informal
comment by Council members was
favorable to the request. Edwin
Scheid, present clerk, has resigned
effective that date to become a
member of the post Office staff.
At the suggestion of Councilman
J. H. Mccarthy, the Council voted
to have notices sent all town resi-
dents urging that all domestic serv-
ants and employees of restaurants
and stores handling foods be re-
quired to visit the health clinic at
the rear of the town hall and obtain
health certificates.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Roll Worker Loses Lea

ALEXANDRIA, Va, July Is (Spe-
ciaD.-His right leg crushed while
working in the Potomac Yards of
the Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad. w. C. Shackel-
ford, %, of 308 Ninth street NE,
Washington, was brought to Alex
andria Hospital early today. His leg
was amputated in an emergency
operation Three freight cars are
believed to have run over him, rail-
road officials said.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Nearby Defense Areas
Get EpidemioIogist
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special DISPATCH 70 Ine Staf.
FAIRFAX, Va, July 15.-In keep
ing with the policy of the State
Health Department to enlarge
health facilities in the vital defense
areas of Virginia, a field epidemiolo-
gist has been assigned to the Fair
fax County and Alexandria City
Health Departments, it has been
announced by DIR. G. R. Carpenter,
county health director.
The new appointee, DR.. Samuel D.
Sturkie, will serve as field epidemi-
ologist in venereal disease control
in this area, dividing his time equal
ly between the two health depart
ments, it was stated.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Maryland Income Tax
InstuIIment Due Today
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, July 15.-State Con-
troller J. Millard TaWes said 22.810
taxpayers, 16,046 of them Balti-
moreans, are required to pay ap-
proximately s662,0O0 today in the
second State income tax install
ment.
The payment is expected to boost
State receipts to approximately S.
$4,000. Corporations should pay
approximately $4,000; resident in
dividuals, s511,OOO, and fiduciaries
and nonresident individuals, S. 900
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Naval Reserve BUILDING
At Virginia U. Approved
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, July 15.-Presi-
Dental approval has been given for
expenditure of sum not exceeding
100000 of w. P. A. funds for a
Naval Reserve officers training
building at the University of Vir-
ginia, R. S. Hummel, Virginia w.
P. A. administrator, said. The
money now must be formally allo-
Gated by the w. P. A.
The University is to supply $4,000
toward construction of the building.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Asks Action on Hiohwuy

LAUREL, Nd, July IS (P.-Ad-
dressing a meeting of the Inde-
pendent Order of Good Templars
at Highland, Theodore r. McKeldin.
Baltimore attorney, asserted last
night that talk of q new Baltimore.
Washington highway should cease
and action begin.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Sunday Workers Service

The Rev. Ira P. Harbaugh, pastor
of the Wilson Boulevard Christian
Church, will speak at pm. tomor-
row at the Sunday Workers Serv-
ice" of Central Methodist Church,
Fairfax drive and Stafford street,
north, Arlington. The services are
for those who work on Sllndaya<
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Alexandra 10 Continue
Defense Registration

By Staff Correspondent of The Star
ALEXANDRIA. Va, July 15.-Reg-
istration for civilian defense in Alex
andria will continue this week at the
new center in the Royal street side
of the City Hall Building, it was an
nounced today by Armistead Boothe
and Mrs. William E. Warne, CO.
chairmen of the campaign.
The new Office will serve as central
headquarters for the six election dis
tricts where the registration was held
Saturday. Office hours will be from
9 am. to pm.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Divorce Granted

ROCKVILLE, Md, July IS (Spe-
ciaD.-Judge Stedman Prescott has
signed a decree in Circuit Court
granting to Mrs. Jennie S. Beau
champ of Gaithersburg an absolute
divorce from William S. Beauchamp.
The Beauchamps we're married in
Alexandria, Va, June 26, 1928, and
have no children.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Auqustu Wheat Formers
To Protest Quote Fine
Special Dispatch to The Star.

STAUNTON, Va, July IS
Augusta County farmers interested
in the wheat quota recently set up
by the A. A. A. will hold mas meet
ing at the courthouse here tomor-
row night. A committee will be
appointed to 60 with the Rocking
ham County Committee to pro-
tect the quota penalty as soon as an
audience can be arranged with
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard.
Several hundred farmers of Au-
gusta have signed a petition
referendum on the matter.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Cumberland Dispute Ended

CUMBERLAND, Nd, July IS (P1.
Employees of the street, sewer,
alley and water departments re-
ported for work as usual today, their
demands for a DETERMINATIONS
wage increase satisfied by scent
raise, effective Immediately.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Automobile Victim Buried

HARRISONBURG, Va, July IS
(SpeciaD Funeral services were
held yesterday at Broadway for E.
B. Runion, Sc, who was killed by an
automobile as he was walking along
the road. He was the third traffic
victim IN Rockingham County this
year,
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Dr.. Davis to Speak

DR.. Roy Tasco Davis, president
of National Park College, Forest
Glen, Nd, will speak at a joint
meeting of the Takoma Park and
Silver Spring Lions Clubs tonight at
the Indian Spring County Club.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
In July, Beware OF:

In July, Beware OF:
l. The hours between $3.50
and $50 pm. All four of the
persons killed in traffic in July,
1910, we're fatally injured within
this three-hour period.
2. Crossing a street at point
other than a crossWalk. Two
pedestrians met death by this
action in July last year.
The two other traffic victims
were fatally hurt while either
crossing a street at an uncon-
trolled intersection or driving
an automobile.
Evening star., 1941-07-15
Make July Softer
July, 1910

July s July l7July Is July 70
. . . .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
GOV. CROSS READY
 TO TELL ALL
Visit to Governors Office to See Old Records Re.
 wives Autobiography

Hartford, Conn, June l2 = (U. p - Former Governor Wilbur L. Cross, dapper and rosy as ever des- pite his 70 years, today began to worry some Of his former colleagues in the state government.
 The former governor arrived as the State Capitol and immediately went into secliision ii an ante-roo:n Of the governors ofilcc. Executive Clerk Frank Wesseil, who served under Dr. Gross, pulled out ell the old records.
 Word dribbied out that pr. Cross was preparing notes" for his aiito- biography, which will be published In iO42. Tn fact, the information was that pr. Gross had completed the story Of his life lip to the time Of his nomination for governor in ie3O.
 Now he was about to "spill the beans" on his political career.
 Finally. Q United Press represef- tative who used to cover the gover- faor's Ofilce when pr. Gross held sway, gathered courage to talk to the former governor.
 "Yeg," Dr. Gross admitted cheer. fully, with 6 twinkle in his eye, r am writing my autobiography. } came up here to get few notes and records
 "Ana I going to tsll alls [ guess 70 Tisose that haFe read part Of thi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
BOIANO NAMED IN
 UNUSUAL ACTION
Proprietor Held Respons. ibIe for Theft of Articles
 From Patrons Car

Seeking a test for responsibility of parking station owners towards the property Of q paying patron, including an automobile and itA contents, Attorney Francis J, Gumma flied . SiB0 claim for dam. ages yesterday against Salvatore Boiano, proprietor Of Dolano's Parking station on Spring street, or behalf Of his client, Mrs. Helen Ciuney whose automobile was stolen from the Boiano parking lot during the night Of last April 18th. Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis served the necessary papers, which are retufnabie to the civil side of city court on Wednesday Of next week.
 4 set Of matched golf clubs, valued at $50 was stolen from the car, after it was removed from she parking station by Frank Iorio Of e2 Franklin street, recently Sefl- tenced to New Haven county jail for six months by Judge Kenneth Wynne Of Superior Court. He was charged with taking Q car without permission,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
Two Women Arrested
 yState, Local Squad
Both Face Charges of Selling Liquor Without Permits;
 Court Officials Await Word on Prisoners Arrival

from day to day since Monday and | Prosecuting Atty. 0a1uil0 indicated yesterday in court that this proce- dnre will have to be followed until the accused is accounted for by the New York police.
 Hussey was sent back to the New York police after Q $500 bond was posted in the city so that he would appear in the New York court.
 Up to this morning, Pros. Atty. uaiullo said he has received no isi~ fomation from the N. Y. police thas Hussey has returned and that he has 10 continue the case until he hears from the authorities.
 Under the statutes, the prosecutor has power to make this coiitinuance for one day. After the New York authorities make the report that th0 accused has returned, Pros. Atty. will noile the case and the bond of $500 will be returned.
 Two speedsters paid Si0 each on charges of speeding. They were Ed- ward doldenberg, TO HA2eiwood hfsHugI SSEAukSVUEb hHd kWOpGkt A0 May, 3l, Of i43 Main street, Wood- bury.
 James s. Weir, 36, of BS Elfnwood avenue, received a continuance to June i7 on g charge of speeding.
 Prank denova, i9, of % America street, received nolies on payment of SIS on charges of speeding and driving an automobile without $ license. 4
 Fred smedley, 30, of b30 Country Club road, was granted continu- ance to June i3, when ne was ars raigned on a violation of the city's parking law.
 Ray Cestaro, 90, of ii6 Walnut street, received a nolle on charges Of druiikenesg and breach of peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12

NIcolina Calo, 70, of 90 Coe street was granted . continuance to June %. Oil q charge of keeping wine with intent 10 sell when the case waG called before Judge John L. daffney lf1 city court today.
 The accused was arrested yester. day afternoon by Licuts. Patrick Moylan, Patrick Hobart, and State ffSpectators, James dlynn and Rob- ert Costello. Lieut.. Moylan said they confiScated two quarts Of wine.
 Mary Kalita, 40, of i0B Lovail street, charged with keeping whis- key with Intent to sell, was also given . continuance 10 June %. The same raiding squad, reported that they seized a quart bottle partly fiIls cd with whiskey.
 Edmund Hussey, 32, of Bi East Clay street, charged with being a fugitive from the Long Island, N. r., police where he k wanted on q war rant charging flon-support, was granted c continuance until tomor- row.
 Hiiggey'g case has been continued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
Compensation Agreements

Compensation C0mmiss 0 n c r Joseph Y. Talbot today approved the following agreements:
 William Cranky, Waterbury, against John J. Collins, Water. bury, si2,4O for i0A weeks; injury peri cent loss of vision of the right eye.
 Maurice Robert, Southbury, against HOusatOnic Farms, Inc, SouthhuFy, eIA.00 per week begin. ming May 10; injury Iaeeration of fourth finger left hand.
 John |. Johnson, Naugatuck, against State IIlghwya Dept, Hartford, SiS.2S per week from Feb. 1 to Feb. {; injury wrenched shoulder, abrasion nose. right forehead, left knee.
 Anthony NateIie, Waterbury, against American Brass O., Wa teFbuFy, si3.s0 per week beginning June C. injury fracture right fibuia.
 Frederick PetFovits, T0rringtop against American Brass Co. TOF- FingtOn, Si6.35 per week beginning Msy 2Oj injury right inguinaI hernia.
 T. Tretiak, Ansonia, against American Brass Co, AnsOnia, S2S.Oo per week beginning May 2B; injury toe contusi0ns, iaeeFatiOns and fracture,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
NEW FIRE BUMPER | ACCEPTED BY CITY
Board Votes Acceptance No Allowance Favored
 for Uniforms

The board Of fire commissioners, ~ their adjourned meeting in the city hail yesterday approved the new 760~gaIlon bumper delivered re. gently to the city by the Buffalo Appliance company. The bumper viii Do assigned to Engine 2 at the WaterNiie station yfiday while the other piece Of apparatus stationed there vii be kept in the Brooklyn repair station as sr auxiliary CT. zine.
 The city paid se5i2 for the new piece Of equipment, Later < c0fis tract for . similar engine was awarded to the same concern and a rebate Of 92O0 Was allowed Oil the second purchase.
 The bumper was tested at Pearl Lake Tuesday afternoon with fire department officials and a repfesefi- tatiVe from the fire underwriters association witnessing the deniofi- gtration,
 The aiderinarIc committee con. sisting of Edward Rafferty, John Kopcha afld c. Arthur Duf,0is, flied \ report on the recent investigation into tho proposed clothes allowance for the local firemen, who ct preg- ent gre required to buy their own uniforms and other accessory ap- t,arei.
 The report stated that the ins vCgtigating committee checked on the purchase, repair arld cleaning Of aii necessary wearing apparel for tho members Of the fire department with other cities Of comparable size and found the cost to Dc excessive at this time.
 The request was made at c re. cent meeting Of the fire commits siotlers for the purpose Of making aii allowance for the firemen's clothes. The city nov furnished only helmets, raincoatS and boots to the fir0fien.
 A letter from T. A. slather, as- slstant service manager at Packard Motor Gar O., ifl Detroit was fe. ceived by the board ifl answer to the boards complaint on the liil- satisfactory performance Of the Packard car used by the fire chief,
 Chief Cavanaugh was instructed to mark the street in front Of the WateFyiiie firehouse with signs marked caution, fire department in order 10 slow vehicle traffic ap- preaching the fire house. Commis. sioner Shea offered the suggestion, stating the fire house Is set back from another building, and con- sequentiy the engine leaving the fire station has to come out into the street before 6 view Is ob- tained and that other vehicles would Dc able to slow down and per. init the fire engine to pass # their speed was controlled by these signs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
MILLER, COUCH
 TOSEE ATLANTA

Dr. Howard W. Miller and Earle w. Couch will represent the local Kiwafiis club at the international Kiwanian convention next week in Atlanta, Georgia, 1t was announced at yesterdays weekly luncheon meet- ing at the Elton.
 Robert r. Pryde, New Haven, dis- trict Kiwalis governor asserted, in the principal address, that 5000 members of i2S New England Ki- wants clubs had contributed s30OOO for the care Of i0,0OO underprivileg- cd children, last year.
 A gift was presented to Leon French for hole e-ln-one he scored recently. Able Booth, former Yale mighty atom, will head e local del. egaticn to a statewide golf meet at the Rockledge club in West Hartford today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
Settlement Reported
 In Cases Scheduled
 For Hearings Here
Newington Man, Guest Passenger, Seriously Injured z. in Collision in Meriden Last January; Companion
 Filed Suit for $lO,OOO for Demolished Car

Domenick Fantasia, Bristol, plaintiff in the companion suit, he sustained severe injuries as the result Of a collision with a car driven by Charles s. Parker, Meriden.
 The crash, 1t was alleged. cccur- red on Broad street, MeFideT, on January 3i, 1041. As a result Of the accident, the plaintiff contends, he sustained severe scalp and chin iacerations, requiring 10 sutures tc close, permanent facial scars, brain concussior, and abnormal Tefiexes The brain injury Is such, ft ia charged, tiiat the plaintiff will prob- abyl suffer severe mental derAnge. ments, requiring institutional care. The defendant was accused 0f reckless driving and failure to keep c reasonable lookout.
 Dcfnenick Fantasia sought to fea cover 9i0O00 damages from the same defendant, because Of ifljur- les, and the alleged demolition of his car in the same collision.
 Both actions were filed March 20 this year. Terms Of the settlement were not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
$5O OOO Auto Crash Suit Removed From Court Docket
Mrs. Dennis Aslle Dies At Hospital

Mrs Dennis Asiie, eI, Of % North Elm street, died this as. ternOom at f2sA0 at the Water bury hospital where she was aA. mitled i've days ago after being stricken with . cerebral hem. 0FFhage.
 Corn. Francis '. Ashe of Bat. teFy Y 2Osth coast artillery, Camp Edwards, Msss., was at his moths CTS bedside lest night and ali day today as her condition grew critical.
 Funeral arrangements will bs announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
Garage Fire

Two ears aiid 6 wooden garage in the fear Of 6D Savings street, near Phoenix avenue, was c0fisid- erably damaged by < fire early this morning. T'he alarm waS sounded at l.66 6. n. and six cons panieg Of fifenen under the direc- ton 0f Chief Thcmas Y, CaV- aflaugh a1d Deputy Chief Martin j. Campion responded,
 Before tho blaze could be brought under control, fifemen played three hose lines on the flames visible in Exchange Place. The fire damaged automobiles owned by Robert Montgomery, 80 Savings street and Peter Du- iiais Of 0i Savings street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
Spotighting Brass CityNews
On Exhibition

Many paintings by Res BrasfeF Of Kent wit be 0iI display st Tangiewo0d, BtOckbFldge, Mass, during the afinuaI Berkshire Symphonic Festivai, from July g tO August 17.
 Fine display viii include some originals and many prints. They are aside fFeni the large OTiginA1 collection of s74 paintings which Che General Assembly recently ati- theFized the state tO purchase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
Suit Settled

Settlement has been effected ln the 93,BOO civil action of Samuel dabaF, Waterbury against the City Of Waterbury, t was learned t0Gsy, when wfths ArawaI papers were filed il c0f1s- mon pleas court. 0abaY alleged. iy sustained aFin aBd leg iIs 5uFies as the result Of < faIi or tiie sidewalk in front Of lSg Cherry street, last February g. In his complaint, flied March 18th, he charged z defective condition Of the sidewalk. Ile was represented by Attorney At~ fred l. Ffnkeistein,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12

A 4SO,OO0 civil action and . si0,- 0OO companion suit were settled toe day, when withdrawal papers were Aled in superior court.
 Hillary 0rabowski, Newingt0ii, Was the plaintiff seeking the great- CT damages. He charged that while i passenger in a car operated by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-12
Doctor Injured

Dr. Nathan E. Iseiilgmsn Of ff2 North Main street, Aiiens town, Pa,, wss admitted tO the Waterbury hospital sfter an sut0snobiIe accident this afters noon in WoodbuFy. He suffered . fractured left knee, hospitai attaches reported.