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Evening star., 1941-03-20
Bryson and Guyer
To Speak at Dry RuIIy

Representatives Guyer of Kansas
and Bryson of South Carolina will
speak Sunday afternoon at a rally
arranged by the United Dry Forces
of the District in behalf of a cam
paign for cleaning up alleged vice
conditions in the vicinity of military
camps in this section.
The meeting will be held at 2:45
o'clock in the National City Christian
Church, Fourteenth street and
Massachusetts, avenue NV.
The reform meeting was called in
the belief that good people gen.
orally are ready to register protests
against the conditions which bring
reproach, and are possibly laying
the basis of national disaster"
Evening star., 1941-03-20

often are snuggled close to the roots
of valuable plants.
Those neat little hillocks which
stand out so clearly in the early
morning and cause such a sinking
sensation to the gardener, are not
mole hills. Just the loose earth
thrown up by this engineer-mole as
he displaces the soil in search of his
food. These tunnels are his hunting
grounds. Where does the extra soil
go? Well, every so often the ac-
cumulated loosened soil is pushed
out of the tunnel, making a tidy
pile.
An honest-to-goodness mole hill is
a most interesting affair, a clever ar
rangement of galleries fashioned in
the hard-packed soil. These hall
ways surround the nest-chamber
and act both as escape avenues and
guard roads. Usually two galleries
encircle the living room, one slightly
above the other, but connected by
small veStibules. From the lower
road are many passage ways, all
kept open and free from obstruc-
tions of roots or soil, for this high
way is used by the colony. Indi-
vidually, the mole is lone worker,
but there seems to be cooperation
code between them.
Getting back to the plowman
His fur coat is made of very short
hairs as closely packed and as soft
as velvet. 1t is damp proof and
does not permit the penetration of
earth or water to the skin.
The sense of sight during the GEN.
turies has been dispensed with. The
ears are small, though extremely
sensitive to every sound or vibration
which passes through the soil. The
snout is also highly sensitive
organ, being we'll supplied with
nerves. The tail is naked, looks
much like a fat pink worm, but acts
as a guide to its owner as the mole
goes into reverse in the tunnel.
The sharp teeth make short work
of insects, worms and small animals
Evening star., 1941-03-20
Army Revises Maps
Of Washington Area
As Defense Move
Aerial Photos Help
Show VitoI Works
And Terrain

AS national defense precaution,
the War Department is busy revising
its maps of the Washington area,
including surrounding territory as
distant as the mouth Of Chesapeake
Bay.
The new maps are being corrected
largely through aerial photography,
it was said. and they will show all
details of the section of consequence
to military authorities. These in
clude roads, bridges, main buildings,
military reservations, airports, oil
ref1neries, railroads, streams and
waterways.
Printed in Six COlors.
Scaled on the basis of one inch to
the mile, the maps will be printed
for military and official use only-in
six colors, black indicating roads,
cities and works of man" generally;
brown to denote hill forms and con-
tours, dark blue for streams, light
blue for open water areas, red for
hard surfaced, through roads, and
green for woodlands.
Much of the drafting work in
adaptation of the aerial photographs
to existing maps has been done by
the w. P. A. And similar defense
area tactical" maps are being pre-
pared by the War Department
through cooperation of w. P. A.
around New York, Philadelphia,
Boston, Cleveland, Rochester, N. Y;
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Projects
are planned soon around Chicago
and st. Louis, it was said, and the
Army itself is working on a map
of the San Frencisco area.
Air Corps Assists.
The maps are being printed by
the Army War Colleges engineer re-
production plant. The Air Corps is
making photographs, when neces-
sary, to supplant aerial shots made
in recent surveys made by the Agri-
cultural Adjustment Administration
and placed at the disposal of the
Army.
In the Washington area, it was
said, the revision work is being done
on map made by the Geological
Survey in 1929.
Evening star., 1941-03-20

Low earthworks thrown up during
the night reminds the gardener that
his tireless foe, the mole, is on the
job, no hours respected. For the
mole uses up so much energy fol-
lowing his profession that he must
work day and night, with but brief
resting spells, to appease that empty
feeling.
If you are not too wrathy in your
attitude toward this animated culti-
vator or pillow you will find that he
really has shown lot of what we
might call intelligence, but must
refer to as notifications. for the
mode Of life he must pursue.
Take a good look at his greatly
enlarged forelegs armed with long,
broad nails, and the thumb possess
ing an extra sickle-shaped bone. His
nails are as sharp as steel chisels.
The small miner works below the
surface of the ground at a depth of
6 inches more or less, during the
summer. He is digging for worms,
grubs and such juicy tidbits which
Evening star., 1941-03-20
Indiunheud Dwelling
Contracts Awarded
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Award of contracts for construc-
tion of 100 additional dwelling units
of the 650-unit housing develop
ment at Indianhead, Md, to ac-
commodate industrial workers at the
Navy powder plant, was announced
today by the Public Buildings Ad-
ministration.
The awards went to the Tennes-
see Coal, Iron & Railroad Co., Bir-
mingham, Ala, so units, $138 900,
and the Humphrey -Horsley Co., Inc,
of New York, so units, s142,6O0.
Contracts previously had been let
for 220 units.
Evening star., 1941-03-20
Natures Children
Common Mole
(Scalopus aquaticus)

FUND either along the highway or
feasting upon the roots.
A stop watch will furnish you with
reliable time to clock the unbeliev-
able results of the mole's efforts. He
can hide himself within 10 seconds
and tunnel at the rate of 1 foot per
3 minutes. To compete with this
steam shovel a man would have to
make a tunnel so miles long and
large enough to accommodate his
Evening star., 1941-03-20
w. P. A. Establishes II
Airport Service Schools

Keeping pace with the rapid
growth of the aviation industry,
under the defense program, the
Work Projects Administration today
announced establishment of II train
ing schools for airport servicemen as
the beginning of program to place
qualified w. P. A. workers in private
Evening star., 1941-03-20
jobs at air fields in all parts of the

jobs at air fields in all parts of the
country.
Instructors for these schools
recently completed courses in WASH
ington and Atlanta, Ga, conducted
by the United States Office of Educa-
ton, to qualify them as teachers.
Each will provide three-point
course in maintenance of airports
and servicing of airplanes for 10
men selected from w. ?. A. rolls.
The project is sponsored by the
National Defense Commission to-
gether with the Office of Education
and the Civil Aeronautics Admins
tration.
Men who complete the course will
be qualified for maintenance and
service duties ranging from taxing
and fuelng of planes to care of
parachutes and crash procedures.
Evening star., 1941-03-20

girth in the rs hours it takes a mole
to dig a 68-foot tunnel. That Is
some digging for a small animal not
61A inches long with only naked
hands and powerful nails as his
tools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
CANADIAN LEGION
 BENEFIT TONIGHT
Hundreds Expected to At- tend Party at Central
 YMCA

Any person who sends donations of cigarettes to Canadian and Amer ican boys serving with the British overseas will receive a letter from these boys thanking the donors personally for the contributions, Duncan 0. Rose of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Ser vice League stated today.
 The. legion and its auxiliary are sponsors of its second card party to be held this evening at the Central Y. M. o. A., proceeds of which will be used to buy cigarettes and other personal needs for soldiers in the service.
 Parcels containing among other things 300 cigarettes for $l, or 2,000 cigarettes for $2.50 may be sent to any American, British, or Colonial boy in England, Egypt, or wherever the fortunes of may take them, MT. Duncan said. In addition to the smokes, each package will contain a large list of articles that men need. The names and address of each donor will be enclosed with the package, so that the receiver may send a personal letter of thanks.
 "Knowing from experiences in the last war how much "extras" can brighten the lives of troops on active service, we appeal to your generous ity" said MT. Rose.
 In charge of tonight's card party is a committee headed by MT. Rose, and assisted by the following: Well come Crandell, Morton Spencer, Thomas Dimock, George Vigent, Mrs. Donald Spencer, Mrs. Duncan Rose, Mrs. Mae Duley and Mrs. Neil MacInnis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
THIRTEEN LOCAL DRIVERS HEARD
Favorable Decisions Given in Several Cases; Vari-
 Ous Charges Listed

Deputy Commissioner Francis W. Hogan, of the state motor ve- hicle department, reviewed petitions of thirteen Waterbury motorists to have their licenses reirlstated at the hearing held at city court court Thursday morning. Six other au- toists from nearby cities were also heard.
 The names and disposals of the local drivers follow: Thomas Creaven, 791 Baldwin street, operating under the influ- ence; to file certificate of insur- aflce.
 Kenneth Rhyhart, 116 Cherry street, operating under the influ- ence; to take test and financial case closed.
 Jack Cheripinski, fl Lafayette street, operating under the influ- ence adn operating under sus- pension, not convicted; to consider reinstating license.
 Domenic George, A Barden street and Howard P. Bradshaw, 933 Pearl street, conflicting acci- dent statements; George held re- sponsible for accident.
 Daniel Genovese, 68 Pilgrim ave- nue, passing car on right; warned another cvomplaint of conviction would result in suspension.
 Gilbert w. Curtiss, 61 Vine street, operating under the influence; financial case closed. H1n~ltxAaxaI Pta 0fO Salr road, speeding; financial case closed.
 George Simpson, F. F. D. 1, Bucks Hill road; speeding; financial case closed.
 Walfred Noren, 22s Lincoln street, speeding; financial case
 Robert Manthey, 31 North Leon- ard street, reckless driving; finan- cial case closed.
 Frederick W. Hall, Scott road, speeding; financial case closed. Joseph James Bocchichio, 35 Wall tsreet, speeding; financial case closed.
 Other drivers from the area fol- low: Ralph o. Valyou, Sharon, operating under the influence; to file certificates of insurance.
 Joseph Anstett, Torrington, im- proper attitude toward supervisor; agreed to apologize to supervisor. Samuel Wyant, Washington De- pot, reckless driving; financial case closed.
 Leo LeGere, Terryville, speeding; financial case closed.
 Frank Bilecz, Union City, speed ing; to file certificate of financial responsibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
Real Estate Boards
 Start Civic Surveys
Act to Meet Housing Demand Brought About By Great
 Influx of Defense Workers

The Columbus, Ohio, Real Estate Board made house to house vacan- cy survey upon which to plan an or- derly construction and repair pro- gram for defense industry needs, for further aid proposes transporta- ton survey. It also has listed rooms available for incoming workmen. The Akron Real Estate Board, the Mansfield Real Estate Board, and the Portage county Real Estate Board are other Ohio boards which have taken similar steps. The Wi- chita, Kansas, Real Estate Board, which upon the basis of a survey earlier in the year found local build ing industries able to furnish any housing facilities that may become necessary, has created, in cooper ation with IA other civic and busi- ness organizations, @ Homes Regis tration Bureau for defense workers which in the first two weeks of operation listed living accommoda- tions for 2,000 persons.
 Tn Los Angeles under sponsorship of the Los Angeles Realty Board, civic committee for fact finding on national defense housing formed last September with 26 civic and business organizations represented has acted to keep @ balance between demand and supply of housing in an area where defense industry ex- pansion and new home building are both going on at 8 rapid pace. The committee survey of housing units available rental rates, projected new residential building, is to be sup- plemented by complete vacancy survey of the area through the Post Office department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
GUARD INDUCTION
 DATE SET BY FOX
Physical Exams of Local Members to Be COnl-
 pleted Next Week

Induction of Waterbury units in- to the Connecticut State Guard has been tentatively scheduled for April 15 by Major Peter E. Fox, com mander of the third battalion. Phy- sical examinations of local apph- cants are expected to be completed next week.
 Brig. Gen. Reginald DeLacour has announced several appointments af- fecting this area. Capt William J. Slator has been named intelligence officer for he first military district; First Lieut.. Villain T. Keavney, formerly of the 102d Infantry, has been named supply officer at head quarters third battalino ;and First Lieut.. Frederick Nonamaker, for merly the second infantry, has been assigned to headquarters as adjutant.
 Medical examinations of the local troops are being made by Capt. Al- fred c. Dreher and have been more than half completed.
 Gen. DeIsacour is scheduled to confer Wednesday at Hartford with Gov. Robert A. Hurley on organ ization and induction plans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

threshed at Threshing Rock and winnowed in the hilltop breeze.
 Grain Is seldom grown in Con. necticut these days. We import our rye whiskey, or breakfast cer- calls, and our COW feed. Mighty few women would know how to whack up e batch of homemade bread today, and corn meal is so expensive that only 9 few people enjoy Johnny Cake. Winchell Smih tried to start people raising their own grain again, over Farm ington way, but the job proved too tough for him. Today, most threshing rocks are just tables where chlpmunks eat dinner and the partridge sun themselves.
 Aaron Gorhain used to raise rye, and he drank plenty of the distilled juice thereof. too. Cor ham lived on the Shepaug, at Hawley,s Bridge. He owned two farms, had @ happy outlook on life, could catch Q mess of trout almost from his doorstep, and saw more deer in an afternoon than most of us get @ chance at during an entire season now. Aaron owned @ inuzzle- loader, and he claimed great execution for the gun. From all we hear, 1t was @ remarkable weapon, especially when Aaron was primed on ap- plejack or rye. That gun prob- ably killed more game than any other shooting iron in South Brit ain Parish.
 Aaron was sometimes careless with his bIunderbus and he often made the near-fatal error of loading too, frequently without firing the piece. One day, a friend of ours took Q dog down there to be shot and found Aaron quite willing to be merciful and helpful. The old man took down the gun, hefted it, and allowed that there was a bird load in the bore. There was. There were several. GOrham stepped out on the porch, point ed the piece toward Wo0dbury, pulled the trigger. The Shepaug Valley echoed, the heinlocks sway cd i'm he blast and Aaron recoil- cd against the side of the house and broke two ribs. Somehow, he had loaded several times and then forgotten.
 That dog that was due to be shot took off and made the rim of Paradise in three jumps. Before the smoke settled. the hound was passing Sandy Hook, on the way to York State. Whatever his sin, he repented. after hearing the ex- plosion of Aaron Gorham's muz- zle-loading shotgun. If the British had Mister Gorham's shotgun over there, and if Hitler heard 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
. GARDENING FOR HAPPINESS
For Profusion Of Color In Garden, Use Dahlias
BY HENRY FREE Waterbury Democrat Landscape
 COnsultant
Seventh of . Series

SeVoutn Wk V SeEbeS
 Bulbs play an important part in our gardens. Not only are they the first to bloom in the spring, but a proper selection will give 6 success sion of color aS the season pro- greSseS
 Few flowers offer us such va- riety in form and coloring as do dahlias. Tall growing varieties are used to good effect at the rear of the herbaceous border, while the dwarf sorts are excellent for bed- ding purposes. Both types make grand cut flowers. Unwin and Colt ness varieties grown from seed will produce magnificent sturdy flowers the first season.
 Althought dahlias grow best in Q hot, high, dry climate, they can be grown almost anywhere in the U. s. They should have exposure to full sun. DahliaS grow best in a sandy loam with @ gravelly sub- soil and require Q large amount of hunus in the soil. Do not try to grow dahlias in 8 heavy clay soil. Phosphorus and potash are needed for good blooms.
 Dahlias of the large type re- quire at least three feet between plants, while the dwarf types grow we'll if spaced IS to 1S inches apart. Allaw only one stalk from Q tuber to develop for the finest blooms. Shallow culti- vation and plenty of water dur ing the growing season is most necessary. In early August give each plant . handful two to three 0unces) of 3 2-10-6 commercial fer tilizer. Spread 1t i'm a broad ring about each plant. Cultivate and thoroughly soak into the ground, then give . mulch of partially de- cayed leaves and cultivate no more
 Another excellent bulb of corn for the summer garden is the arnaz- ingly adaptable gladtolus. Glodtolus will do well on almost any soil of medium fertility. Soil of slightly heavy texture produces flowers of a small corins. Light, sandy loam superior quality, but not so many soils produce the opposite. Super phosphate has proven to be the most effective fertilizer. Apply iil the row at the rate of s pounds per 100 feet, cover lightly with soil be- fore planting the corinS in the fur- row. They require no special care growing best in sunny location with moderate amounts of mois- ture and cultivation.
 Begonias are summer Towering bulbs for bedding and pot plants and are of spectacular beauty The enormous single, frilled or double flowers are held well above the foliage, displaying a rich color range from scarlet to white through shades of yellow, orange and pink. Start the bulbs indoors and put outdoors when the ground is warm. Highly recommended fol moist soil in shady or half-shady places. ..,.t..
 Tuberous-rooted begondas come
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

of the guests and the city gover1l- ment will be represented by Mayor Vincent A. Scully.
 Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, club pres- ident, is chairman of the arrange ments committee for the anniver- sary celebration. Many organiza- ton members are assisting her..
 One of the features of the cele- bration will be the presence of sev- eral clubs original officers, among them Miss Mary Agnes -O'Connor, now @ teacher in New York, who was the first president.
 The club has been one of the most active women's political or ganizations in the state during the past 20 years. For @ long period 1t was the only women's Democratic club in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

kHAASHs4MNcAA0
 St. Brigid anemone.
 in nearly every color. They are single, double and carnellia-how- cred. The hardy begonia is Q line bulb for growing in deep shade. During September and October they are covered with pink noW- CTS. The foliage is a deep green with traces of bronze.
 The fancy-leaved caladium Is 2 beautiful, variegated-leaved plant adapted for pot culture in the house where they make beautiful and easily grown specimens.
 The hardy amaryllis produces attractive green foliage in early spring which ripens and disap- pears. About month later, as if by magic, the flower stalks spring from the ground to height of ? to 3 feet, developing an umbel Of large, lily-shaped flowers, 8 to 12 in huber of 8 delicate ulac-pink shade. Cover crown about inches.
 The St. Brigid anemones are ex' ceeddngly brilliant when III noWe' and excellent for cutting. Flo! northern states early spring plant ing is recommended; for south ern, fall planting. Cover in winter with strawy manure.
 The Cape hyacinth is 8 white summer-fiowering hyacinth, grow ing three to five feet in height, gracefully surmounted with from 20 to 30 pure white bell-shaped flowers. Culture same as for gladiolus
 Ismene or Peruvian Daffoddl is one of the best of our summer towering bulbs. Clusters of large, fragrant, pearly white flowers, re- sembling the amaryllis family.
 Tuberoses have lovely, large, dcu- ble flowers of thick waxlike texture borne on graceful, long, strong stems, and rich, exotic fragrance. Plant the bulbs after all danger of frost has passed, and cover them two inches deep.
 NEXT: An herb garden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
ROACH ATTENDS
 HARTFORD FARLEY
National Defense Sessions Being Brought to Suc-
 cessful Close Today

A conference on national defense in Hartford the past few days was attended by Police Supt. William J. Roach. The conference included first aid and traffic and was at- tended by more than 125 officials and members of the North Atlantic states and Canada, also members of the state and provincial sections and the international chiefs of po- lice association attending.
 State Police Comsr. Edward J. Hickey, chairman of Region One of the association, sponsored the con- ference for the state, the first held in Connecticut.
 The conference will be in session all day today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
Tall Tower Topics
Good Evening.
LET'S coI
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Tate March finds me stewing My house certainly needs re-dotng It locks certain finish, The rugs look faded, diminish. It's years now since I've splurged On paint or new hangings, so feel urged To do Q little of this and that And go on @ real decorating bat The whole outfit needs new paint, have ideas for an inglenook quaint. could really do lot, myself When 1t comes to painting a shelf. Draperies-all need are few pairs Oe sheer muslin-as for chairs Slip covers hide @ multitude of sins And I'm e wizard with scissors and pins HI, hol for the spring cuttingl Knocking out partitions and corners abutting, Messing about with turpentine and shellac Distempering walls, covering the occasional crack. Heave, hol for stipplng and scraping of all kndsl For waxing floors, for new venetian blinds! Life has suddenly become exhirating Since I've settled down to spring decorating.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
Women's Democratic
 Club Plans Banquet
Local Group to Observe zOth Anniversary of Organ.
 ization; Governor and Mrs. Hurley to Attend

The goth anniversary of the founding of the Waterbury Wo- mems Democrat Club, oldest or- ganiatizon of its kind in the state, will be celebrated with @ banquet at the Hotel Elton Thursday, May 8. Gov. and Mrs. Robert A. Hurley who will head the list of guests of honor, have already accepted an invitation to be present. Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse, secretary of state and president of the Con- necticut Federation of Women's Democratic Clubs, will be another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
COD. "cHICKEN ON DELIVERY"

Salinas, Cal.-(UP}-Glen Bales, Postal Telegraph messenger boy, has just learned that COD" really means chicken on delivery" He delivered a package in the country on which there was a charge of $1 with the cryptic marg of COD" The recipient could not. quite make up the amount. After some delay in catching the bird, a chicken was turned over to the messenger to make up the balance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
NAzIs UPSET HIS BOOK

Pasadena, Gal. (UP)--After 16 years of research work, John Jud- son Hamilton has completed half of @ book entitled Prom Chaos to Cosmos; a Study of the Present Renaissance" Germany's conquest of France, he states, will necessi- tate e complete revision of his work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
To days Answers Co
 CRANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page
 1. THIS NATION IS SPEND ING BILLIONS FOR DEFENSE. 3. so THAT NOT ONE CENT WILL BE PAID FOR TRIBUTE. Code: A for B, c for D, etc.)
 3. ALL THIS AND HEAVEN TOO. Code: every other word was part of the message.