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Evening star., 1941-04-12

sion which may be set up, the con-
ference holds, should be instructed
to consider not only tax incidence
and sources but also should evolve
tax policy that would promote
rather than jeopardize such desir-
able objectives as widespread own
ership of homes, farms and other
real estate.
Town Meetings" Proposed.
President Cooper outlined the
conference program as follows:
/. Hold town meetings" on moot
questions, such as what should con-
stitute value" for tax purposes.
Z. Conduct round table on cur
rent State campaigns for tax mod
ernization, as are going on in such
States as New Jersey, Indiana,
Georgia, Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Iowa, Utah, Oregon and California
3. Have available a consultation
service for State groups engaged in
planning State campaigns for real
estate tax adjustment.
4. From the reports and discus
sions take such action as may be
indicated to aid real estate tax re-
adjustment, particularly with refer
ence to the property taxpayers
position and responsibilities in con-
nection with the costs of the de-
fense program.
Some speakers at the conference
will include DR.. w. H. Husband,
member of the Federal Home Loan
Bank Board; Redvers Opie, econo-
mist of the British Embassy, who
will explain the British wartime
system of real estate taxation, and
Curt c. Mack Of the r. H. A.
Motion r,ictfIreg made in India
Evening star., 1941-04-12

In today's sketch may be found on
page 8 of book / of the series which
Mrs. Spears has prepared for our
readers. 1t also contains directions
for slip covers and for curtains of
all types. II you want TO completely
remodel old chairs, directions may
be found in book S of this series.
Booklets are 10 cents each post
Evening star., 1941-04-12
Godgets
Automatic Coal
Burner Designed
For Kitchen
BY HILSON MUNSEY.

The automatic coal burner has
invaded the kitchen. Previously. 1t
had been used to heat the house and
to supply hot water In summer, but,
apparently, there is no limit to Its
usefulness.
A coal stove, in the opinion OF
many housewives, Is an ideal meth
cd for cooking, but the inconveni-
ence OF frequent coalings with its
attendant dust and dirt has been a
detriment. Now this operation can
be forgotten and the automatic coal
burner left to do the work.
This cooking stove employees the
underfeed method of stoking. On
the right side Of the stove is the
fuel box holding 80 pounds of coal.
This coal Is fed directly onto the
steel worm that carries 1t to the
burner, feeding 1t from below so
that in passing upward the gases
are burned and so used in the heat
ing process.
Two metal arms close to the upper
rim of the burner or retort supply
the mechanism for scraping off the
ash as it works outward to the rim.
The ash drops into container that
needs emptying only once day un-
der normal conditions. The coal
supply will last several days.
StOker Mechanism.
The stove employs the same fea-
lures as the furnace automatic coal
burner. An electric fan sends a
draft of air into the retort to insure
the proper combustion of the coal
This motor is situated under the
sloping sides of the fuel box.
The oven temperature is thermo-
statically controlled 1t can be raised
from $50 to 500 degrees F. in half an
hour.
The range is fully insulated and
porcelain enameled, both inside and
out. The width is 481a inches, the
depth 80 inches and the height
either 5414 or 431z inches, depending
upon whether the high or low man
tel back is used.
The oven measures 18 by 81 4 by l3
inches and the cooking top, includ-
ing fuel compartment top. 46 by 27
by 341a inches. The cooking sur
face is 341a by % inches. The ash
pan holds a third of a cubic foot Of
ashes and the motor is one-sixth
horsepower for attachment to q
lighting outlet If it Is the ordinary
110-volt alternating current type.
The stove burns either rice or
buckwheat anthracite coal. This
stove has been approved by the
Anthracite Industries Laboratory.
1t might be mentioned that the
heat from the retort passes COM
pletely around the oven to insure an
even and continuous heat.
1t can be assembled by one man
in an hour. When banked. the stove
is held down to 200 degrees F. The
normal coal consumption is "a
pounds daily and the electrical cur
rent needed is equivalent to a So
watt light bulb
1t will stay banked from full
fire for two hours. which is a great
convenience II the electric current
fails temporarily.
Roof Patching.
Asphalt roofs sometimes require a
certain amount of patching in spots,
and 1t is not very economical to
start on a new roll OF asphalt paper
to patch few square inches Of roof,
To provide for this repair work
one manufacturer supplies patching
material in rolls IS feet long and
inches wide.
1t is shipped in cartons, each con-
tanning three rolls, or l95 linear
feet.
Evening star., 1941-04-12

white ground. There are star
shaped patterns in various colors.
There are conventional patterns,
like those in the photograph, with
wide, plain border that is stun
ming with one of the new three
dimensional monograms. 1t is wise
to buy towels in various sizes of
matching pattern and of good quail
ity, so that color and weave will
stand weekly laundering over
period of many years. The various
sizes in the picture which may be
purchased in Washington come un-
der the class of good buys"
Bath towel, about $1.50: hand
towel, about 50 cents; washcloth,
about % cents, and bath mat. about
81 70.
Evening star., 1941-04-12

then place right sides together and
stitch side seams, as shown at the
right of this sketch Crease sides
with seams on the lining, then
stitch across top. The lower sketch
shows how the top is finished.
Note: Complete directions for
making chair seat covers like those
Evening star., 1941-04-12

paid, and may be secured by writ
ing direct to Mrs. Spears, drawer
65, Bedford Hills, N. Y.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23
Wanted


AUTos-5OO wANTED-TRY Us LAST
LAW a kOWALK
1901 LIVERNoIs HoRTHLAWN e52i
BRING car ana title here for high SIS.
Fisher Record. $1,000 Kercheval
BUYING OLD CARS that run: any make
Highest cash paid. Gail LA. 1910.
BUYING used cars, any condition. junk
Alex Auto Salvage. TYLER l-s7i3.
CARS wanted; out-of-town buyer Will pas
more for your car. Cash waiting. spe'
ciai deal 10 draftees; get 500 more foI
your car. Walter Beglineer. 275 South
Main. Plymouth, Mich. Phone Plymouth
4-1fss.
CARS, trucks for junk-ss 10 $3.50 for any
car or truck; any condition. Jen's Auto
Parts, 4646 Humboldt. TY 4-9036.
CARS WANTED from individuals only
viii call and see cars. Davis. a22s Cass
CASH for your car We pay highest dollar
for '3ss. 3ps '40s, any make.
DAVIS MOTOR TIE. 1-063a
CASH FOR YOUR CAR
coULsoN, $3.50 WOODWARD
FIJI ISLAND buyer pays morei 80. go
~ Hudson, chrysler, studebaker. Cal
Wilsher. Murray 1888 13025 Mack.
HIGHEST CASH PRICES IN CITY
ALL MAKES ALL MODELS
Earl Reddick, 1920 Livernois
500 CASH FOR GOOD USED CAR
al MICHIGAN AVE, PAUL MANIC
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23
Miscellaneous for Sale

FOR SALE - 2-ear garage. $50, must
move Atlantic s004
koDAKS. movie cameras. VIII sell. buy.
exchange Acme Camera Ex.. 3lT Shelby.
sHADEs--cnstoru made. also vsnitian
blinds repairing. cleaning. repainttng.
Tyler 1904.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23
Tires-New and Used

IRETREADABLE TIRES wanted. 1911
Rivard's Garage. 2f54 Rivard Street
Cherry 53as
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23
* xo ,;,i .Se4x1cp DEzec2dH
CLUB coNGo-DrNE, DANCE

CLUB CONGO. $50 East Adams-Floor
show. dancing; reservations. Clifford
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23
Auto Radios
Radio Service

ANY radio repaired. 81. so. Guaranteed.
Including parts Gin stock). Tyler 6-603s.
FREE estimates MINOR repairs. x1.O0.
Van DerIisrs Radio, 1882 Joy Road.
Tyler 4e675
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23

Al BARGAINS: 10 10 2sS Discount. 9l2o
Piqustte.
ALL kinds used stoves, rebuilt IKE new
81 up 1899 Grand River. bet West
Chicago and LiverndiK, 2si3 East Dawson.
between Mckay and Maine. TY. 4-s65i.
- - -
Store and Office Equipment
JEwELRY walicases and showcases. Ex-
eeilsnt condition. Very reasonable. 7ol2
West Warren.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23

: A-i-sEwINo machine, vacuum washer
d repair In home; 81 90. Free estimates.
lLenox 1880 Central Service
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23
Motorcycles and BICYCLES

BICYCLE SALE! New. S24: used. 81.
Jerry's Bike shop, 1901 Grand River.
COLUMBIA BUILT BICYCLES, S25
PAL BIKE SHOP, 1891 GRAND RIVER
MOTORcYcLES-New. used: parts, service
EDWARD KEHoE q Co, 1894 Cd. River
NEW ADDREsS-Harley Davidson Motor
cycle Co., 4027 18TH, at Grand River
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23
Auto Repairing

ALL makes repaired. Expert mechanics.
Wholesale prices Estimates. free pickups
BOB KETTLER'S GARAGE
i0360 LIVERNOIS NORTHI4AWH $3.50
DON'T WORRY, WE'LL HURRY"
MOTORS rebuilt. not Just overhauled.
VIM. MUTT a SON 22s05 MICHIGAN
MoToRs-All MAKES; rebuilt modernzed.
Motor Rebuilders. Inc. 1908 p. Larned.
SEE Champion for rebuilt motors. 4i65
Cas-. TIE. 1870.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23
Electric Refrigerators

OWN Q new 1871 refrigerator; terms. ~
per week no money down. Pin. 32s6. Dir
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-23
PLUMBING CONTRACTS waNTrr

INDUSTRIAL, commercial residential,
material wholesale no down payuent,
leaii for eshmate nov. OR. tO7t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12
ARENA CARNIVAL
 SATURDAY NIGHT
Ice Revue AtNew Haven To
 Feature Skating Stars Of Tomorrow

The New Haven Skating club will present It's Ice Carnival of 194l at the New Haven Arena Saturday night, March IS, this years show being & scirtillating ice revue fea- turing the stars of Tomorrow" in a glamorous production.
 Pioneers in the field of ice show productio the New Haven Skating club was the first organization to bring an tce carnival to Connecti- cut, the year being 1882. Sonia Henie, Evelyn Chandler, Maribel Vinson, Karl Schaeffer, Bruce Mapes, Roy Shipstad, and Guy Owens are only few of the inter- national stars brought to Connecti- cut by the New Haven organization.
 Saturday nights show will pre- sent Q host of national senior, junior and novice champions. included among whom will be Ann Robinson, Eastern States novice champion; Walter Noffke and Doris Schuback, of Springfield, national junior pair champions, Stephen Tanner of Bos- ton, and charming Mary Dorcas Grifiin of New Haven; Buddy White of Hershey; Edward LeMaire of New York, and host of others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12
BY TRACY RICHARDSON NEA Service COrreGnOndent

Argentia, Newfoundland, March 12-The Tanks have brought the war to Argent ia.
 Not that bomb and shell have blasted this small community. But had they, they could have brought no more profound changes than the reality of what is happening.
 Until now Argentia has been al- most immune, because of its isola- ton, to wars general effects on Newfoundland. Now the Tanks are taking over.
 The U. s. Government is building a big naval base and air field here, forging a North American Gibral- tar to guard the eastern approaches to the United States. It is estab- fishing here the northernmost of the string of American bases which stretch 5000 miles to the coast of South America.
 Generations ago ship filled with Irishmen sailed for America looking for freedom and new home. Storms delayed them, buff- eted them into the Bay of Argen- tia, starving. Their descendants are still here - not starving, but never prosperous. And today they face being moved from their homes, their houses to be torn down, the graves of their dead to be moved to another part of the country. WHERE DO WE
 GO FROM HERE%
 There are arguments. The tears and sweat and toll of the descend- ants of those Irish immigrants seem to have endeared to them this part of the Avalon Peninsula of New foundland. Suddenly this place
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12
FRIENDS HONOR
 HAROLD GAGAIN
Testimonial Dinner Held For Guardsmen Leaving
 For Camp Tomorrow

A testimonial dinner was held last night at McAvoy's restaurant on North Main street for Howard Ga- gain, who will leave with the na- tional guard tomorrow night for Camp Blanding. About 75 persons attended the dinner. John Hanlon acted as master of ceremonies, and introduced the speakers, who were Public Works Comsr. Michael Grout, Edward Fitzgerald and Thomas "Chick" Carney.
 Among those present were MT. and Mrs. John Clark, Loretta Clark, Mary Despins, Mrs. John Carey, Doris Carey, Agnes Hyland, Jack Hyland, Margaret Hyland, Henry Gaagin, ST., Henry Gagain, Jr., Thomas Tracey, Peggy Finn, William Finn, ST., and William Finn, Jr., Donald Finn, Bernard Gagain, Mrs. Bernard Gagain, Ed- ward Gagain, Jack F1aherty, Lo- retta Stewart.
 Mrs. Frank Carey, Margery Carey, Jack Hanlon, Jack Grant, Michael AA oAAUp T VAA 0NOAOAAOubAlp 1AAos wal AC Penter, Jack Byrnes, Edward Hilen- sky, Vic Colletti, William Bowes, Ethel McKlaskey, William Roach, Peggy Codotti, Mary Donnelly, Roc- co Pemponit, Ray Reynolds, c. Dil- lon, M. Shea, M. J. O'Rourke, R.. Mcclure, A. Solger, Dan Dwyer, Jack Cody, Margy Serry, Doris Tucker.
 May Moore, Thomas Garrity, Win Buxton, Win Colinan, Edward Dunn, Dan Roach, Walter Brandt, ST., and Walter Brandt, Jr., L. Booker, Ed ward Horgan, M. Ferris, Archie De Puy, Edward Commisky, Marie Cioletti, May Hannaran, Dot Hotchkiss, Rita Wedge, Madeline MacCarty, Thomas Carney, ripper Harnick, James Moore, Mrs. Cath crime Finn, Lieut.. Cyril Dunphy, and Capt. Philip Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

that has gained them nothing much more than harvest of toll, tears and children - has acquired an additional value. They realize now the depth of their love for their crude two-story, flat-roofed homes.
 It took me eight hours to get here from St. Johns over the nar- row gauge railway that is only 82 miles long. There is a hard sur- faced road over which truck can make the trip in three hours when there Is no snow. l waded through snow more than @ foot deep, plow- ed through drifts that taxed my strength.
 The people I met and talked to were rugged, rough, but I heard many a cough that sounded tu- bercular. I asked questions and they mostly rpelied in grunts and did not invite me into their homes. They were suspicious.
 The gist of their conversation was: "Where will We go? These are our homes. Our dead are buried here and we will not move them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12
Friendly Invaders From U. s. A. Rout NewfOundlanderS From Ancestral Soil

gambling on e haul of fish. but the sure thing of the U. s. paymaster.
 There was a large steel tank filled with fuel oil and 8 building that housed motors and generator to supply electricity, . temporary in- stallation. There was a time when this building housed the machinery for processing herring oil. Herring oil is valuable, and the remains of the fish Is used for chicken feed.
 I talked to the bank representa- tive who had lived among these people all his life and he told me about the herring oil business. It had suddenly folded up few years ago, for no clear reason. He told me that in an ordinary year the people of Argentia-approximately 700 of them-earned on an average $150 per family. They had fished 8 bit and done odd jobs around the terminal of the narrow-gauge rail- way and worked their garden patches or perhaps brought in al bit of moose meat from the bush. The majority of them are on the government dole, $l.80 per month.
 I talked to the U. s. Operations Chief about these people and mov- ing them. He said: Thank God, that is not part of my responsibili- ties. I'm concerned with building a naval base that Is half way tol Europe and we are. going to build 1t, build 1t as fast as we can and as well as 1t is possible to build." IT WILL BE A NEW CITY BY NEXT YEAR
 A year from now, or less, this moon shaped bay that is deep and almost land-locked will be a scene of well regulated activity. Hills will have been graded down. Docks will have been built and dredged out tol accommodate the largest ships There will be dry docks for repair. ing them. Barracks vii stand where now are the houses of the original inhabitants.
 And @ short distance away han. gars will shelter bombing and fight. ing planes that could, if necessary hop off and drop their bombs 1T Europe and still be able to retur, to their home base.
 They are already half way l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

What will we do to make a living If we have to move from here, the only homes we have ever known?" HAVE FAILED TO WRIST
 LIVING FROM THE LAND
 The government is going to pro- vide new homes for these people. Every person that talked to-ex- cept the natives themselves-agreed that 1t was the best thing ever to happen to them. They have con- sistently failed to wrest an ade- quate living from the land where they were born.
 Near every house was garden patch, and some of them had small farms. Some of the ground is sandy, most of 1t is rolling glacial terrain and much of 1t is covered with second growth evergreens, fir and spruce.
 In the summer, they say, 1t is a most beautiful country, but as I saw 1t with the wind sWirling snow through the air and trees under the white mantle 1t just looked dreary and forlorn and friendless.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

didn't walk over all the coun- try being taken over by the United States Government for @ naval base and an air field. It was too big and the snow too deep. l plowed dwon through the snow from the village to the narrow-gauge railway. Alongside 8 dock two freighters were discharging cargo that would go into the construction of raod- ern naval base. Outside of one of these cargo boats was tied long, white ship, a boat that at one time had carried excursionists out of New York city. On that white boat were quartered the organization of Americans whose job 1t Is to con- vert this land into an outpost for the protection of democracy.
 Naval men. Marines. Contrac- tors with their statfs of engineers, clerks, mechanics. And few wives. They are on naval prospect, so I'll say no more about them.
 FISHING WAS THE MAIN
 MEANS OF LIVELIHOOD
 On the dock, natives of Argentia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

Thomas A. Shackley did grand job as master of ceremonies at the annual dinner dance of Grieve, Bisset & Hollands employees Saturday night at the Hotel Elton He's got plenty of what it takes for ca. teacher will be best man for his brother, Joseph T., who will promise to honor love and obey Patricia Plunett of New York; April 15 at St. James Episcopal Chuch in New York :. Thanks to the C. H. S. Club for
 ticket to their St. Patrick's dance at Linden Park, Union City, next Saturday evening. Mary Lawlor had Henry Gardiner and Polly Smith had Edward G. GOodspeed as escorts at the Yale freshman prom last Friday evening at Woolsey Hall New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12
Tod0ys Answevs e 0ANDUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page
 1. Admiral H. E. Kimmel is commander-in-chief of the U. g.. fleet as whole and of the Pacific fleet.
 2. Lieut. General Daniel Van Voorhis is in command of the newly consolidated Caribbean de- lenses in the region of the Panama Canal, Puerto Rico and Trinidad.
 3. Admiral T. c. Hart com- nands the Pacific fleet.
 {. Armiral E. J. King commands the Atlantic fleet.
 s. Lieut.. General Hugh Drum commands the first army area.
 Demand for fiashlight bulbs in Italy has increased to 100000 @ year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12
FIRST ROBIN IN MONTREAL

Montreal (UP) - A Montrealer claims the honor of sighting the first robin of the year. Mrs. E. Baker of the suburb town of Mount Royal reported sighting the bird perching on branch outside her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

 the Housatonic, tie your cottage to Q tree while there's still time. It will look better under lashings than floating over Stevenson Dam.
 Most of our school teachers en- joyed the vacation period by talk ing a trip to Boston. Men are scarce around town. Almost every male is either in uniform or working out-of-town.
 We see by the papers that the Ladies' Aid has enjoyed another one of those covered dish lhn- cheons. (What are covered dish lunches, anyway? Are they like those box plcnics where you bid on box of grub that you can- not see and then eat 1t with a girl that maybe you'd rather not see? ... The mystery intrigues.)
 Rumor has it that George Mo- Laughlin is inspecting motor cars and that he has been try ing out a snappy number in the medium price brackets. If any, body in Britain deserves a car, It's George. We hope he lands a hummer, easy on tires, saving of gas, good to look at. We'll bet that any kid in town could ask George for a lift and get 1t. Years ago, when George owned another car, he used to drive up to Canaan and sharon for fishing and hunting. We'll bet he gets to see a lot of country on his day of. We'll bet he has lots of com pany, too.
 Bud Roswell went fox hunting the other day and nicked an old dog fox that set away. Anybody seeing Q lame fox around. please get ln touch with Bud. right away. Democratic Town Chairman Grey Cassidy and Postmistress Evangeline Cassidy have returned from Florida, where the weather is reported a little cool. Jack swetiand writes from California
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

Harm Doran should be hosne- coming soon. Skeleton Hollow has been a mighty lonesome place with Harm away. The oldsters will have their day again, with the young men away. Harm will be right out there in the front row. Bob Chase is overdue back. Smoky Jenson fits fin and out-of town, and Herman Hummer Is still training dogs over in Roxbury. Oliver Gil- bert is hunting crickets fer the first day of trout fishing, and JOe Rant is still busy making deliv- cries here for the Roxbury Gen. eral Store. Time travels on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

The Christmas spirit (we refer of course), To next Decembers latest rocking horse. With 1940 Yuletde just a few months gone And all the decorations so lately withdrawn The Christmas toys of next December are planned, The toys to be accepted, the toys to be banned As you sit and sigh for the first bluebrd of Spring, Others concentrate on toy guns with ping. The theme will be the American way of life, with not too much accent noise and strife). Toy soldiers will again be among the big numbers And the latest model doll that talks and slumbers It's Made in America for all girls and boys, That's the ultimatum for next Christmas toys. So while the cold bitter winds still blow You will all be pleased to know That what though the violet Is due in the spring Next Decembers toys will include about everything
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

A BOvE, on docks at . New foundland port, recently landed naval guns await em- placements in the rapidly pro- gressing North American Gi- braltar that will guard America's "front door," To make room for the new naval and air base, many Newfoundland homes, like those at left, will be torn down. Map, below, shows why strat- exists consider Newfoundland "half way to Europe"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12
Daily Statistics
 On Auto Accidents

General Traffic Accident Data
 Fetal number ef Traffic accidents reported for Last year as ef tnls RstlmAted number Of traffic SC. eidents caused 90 far this yeas as ef this date zS5S
 Total number ef perconai injuries caused last year as of thIs date. ...
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 Estimated number Of personal inc jgrles caused so far this year as ef shis date ............s..ss. Sioo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12
By BILL GARRIGUs

Private Wayne Tarbox, station
 ed with the Coast Artillery at Fort Terry, Plum Island, man. ages to get home about once a month, He has found soldering
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

were working, facing the same cold icy blasts they had so often faced in their fishing boats, only now they are getting forty cents and better an hour for their work, and not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-12

not at all dn- icult.
 Wild geese h Q ve go n c north and that means warmer weather quick CT. Watch that Pootatuck Ice jam, folks. Keep off the River Road until we flash the "all clear" If you've