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Evening star., 1942-10-25
Err DADS A PRISONER
He's never seen her, but
these pictures are going
to him in the Far East

HESE pictures were taken 1or
a prisoner in the Philippines.
ID They are being sent there
through the good Offices of the Inter-
national Red Cross. And when the
prisoner, Hal Evory, receives the
pictures he will see his little girl
Frances for the first time.
Mrs. Evory left Manila for the
US. before Frances was born. The
original plan was for her husband to
join her here shortly. But things did
not turn out that way. Hal Evory is
a radio man, and that important
work kept him too busy to get away.
And then came December z. He was
interned with many other fellow
Americans when Manila fell.
One hundred and thirty million
Americans are working and wishing
for the day of victory, but none of
us can be more eager for it than this
little family.
Here's hoping the Big Day comes
soon, Frances.
MAMIE GRAE DANIEL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
TWOSUITS BASED
 |. ON AUTODAMACES
Service Fire Insurance Co. of New York Party Plain-
 tiff in Both

TWO civil actions based on car damages and in which the Service Fire Insurance Co. of New York is a party plaintiff, were filed in com mon pleas court this morning.
 One of the suits is brought by the insurance company and Lewis R. Slocum of Newtown against Albert Malagutti of Waterbury as the re- suit of collision which occurred Feb. 8 in Cheshire. The insurance company carried a $50 deductible collision policy on the car of the other plaintiff who claims repairs to his car cost $197. The company asks for $147 damages and the car owner seeks $200.
 In the other action the trustees of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co.,, Consolidated Motor Lines and Albert Daigle are named as defendants. William R Ellis of Waterbury wso claims his car was damaged Feb. 6 in 8 col lision on Beacon Falls road, Nauga- tuck is a party plaintiff. The Ellis car struck the rear of the railroad company's truck which tried t6 avoid the oncoming car of the Con- solidated Motor Lines, the com plaint states. No warning had beer given by the truck, it is alleged Daigle was the operator of the Con- solidated Motors vehicle. The in surance firm seeks $173.50 damage: and the other plaintiff asks fol $150.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
FITZPATRICK NOW
 U. 5. CONCILlATOR
Former Waterburian Given Special Job in New York
 Theatrical Dispute

James w. "Chick" FitzPatrick, formerly of Waterbury but now a resident of Newtown, has been as- signed by the U. s. Department of Labor to serve as special conciliator in the dispute between the League of New York TheaterS and the Theatrical Agents and Managers Union. He has arranged a confer ence with representatives of both sides for next Wednesday.
 The managers-agents and the theater owners have failed to reach any agreement on renewal of their present contract, which expires soon. Serious consequences are pre- dicted if no settlement is made.
 MT. FitzPatrick himself has wide theatrical experience. He starred in vaudeville for many years with the famous sketch, "The Turn Of the Tide" and was 8 key figure in the theatrical situation of 25 years ago which resulted eventually in the formation of Actors Equity.
 Well remembered in Waterbury as a political orator and aS the writer for several years of a sparkl- ing column, By Way of No Harm" in The Democrat, MT. FitzPatrick has been on the US. Labor Depart ment stan for the past several years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
TEDDY POWELL'S
 BAND ACCLAIMED
Critics Finding Something Different-Ella Fitzger-
 aid Featured

Those who have recently heard Teddy Powell and his Surprise Band of the Year." scheduled to appear at the New Haven Arena on this Sunday afternoon and even- ing, along with Ella Fitzgerald and the Four Keys, are universally con- vinced that here at last is musical combination that is different-ar1d an organization that is welcome.
 Teddy Powelrs new band has a sensational style that meets what has been a growing need in rnusi- cal America for something to bridge the gay between the extremes of sweet and swing-yet is def1nitelt not "corny." The band plays sweet and swing in manner which is different and something to cheer about.
 The boys in Teddy's new band, al of whom are great musicians in evrey sense of the word great, know their instruments and, under Powell'S delft guidance, play their dance and vocal numbers in a man. ner which is snazzy, making a strong bid for inclusion in the top brackets of their closed corporation music world.
 Ella Fitzgerald has been sensa- ton in recent weeks. The Four Keys and Ella have played the out standing spots throughout the east and her return to the New Haven Arena will be welcomed. There will be a terrific stage show on in front of the Harry Berman band on an other great Show of the Week"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
ATTORNEY SUMMA
 TOBECANDIDATE
No Opposition Expected When 18th District COP
 Convention Takes Place

Attorney Frank Summa today a. peared virtually assured of the Re publican nomination for state sem ator in the 18th district, to oppose Senator Michael V. BIansfield (D). Party leaders were said to favor his candidacy, and no other strong aSpirants were in the field.
 Miss Irene Dillane is in the lead for the nomination in the 18th dis trict, where the Democratic candi~ date will be Attorney John F. Tobin. Leaders are said to be willing to give the nomination to woman. Also mentioned is Mrs. Lura Dut- ton. The district is normally strongly Democratic.
 Republican Town Chairman Ver- non l.. Hall declined comment on the probable candidates, saying: That's something for the delegates to decide"
 The senatorial district conven- tions will be held Saturday night at the Y. M. c. A.
 MT. Summa, who has ben prac- ticing attorney for a number of years, is viewed as strong candi- date in the 18th, where the labor vote may swing against Senator Blansfield. 4 graduate of Holy Cross college, he is member of several clubs and societies, and has been prominent in legal, sporting and political circles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
DEALERS
 GATHER AT ARENA
Greatest Display in History of State Now on in New
 Haven

Forty-eight of the leading antiques dealers and collectors in the East are bringing over ore half million dcllars worth of their choicest pcs- sessions to be exhibited and sold at the Fifth New Haven Antiques Show and Sale which opens today at the New Haven Arena and con tinues through Saturday, October 3rd. All exhibit pieces will be of fered for sale from p. m. to 10:30 D. m. daily.
 Connecticut antiques dealers will be well represented at the show and predictions regarding their exhibits indicate that the rarest Of early Connecticut antiques will be dis played. Early Dutch colonial an- tiques will be shown by dealers and collectors from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. All the New England states as well as Ohio, Del aware and Virginia will be repre- sented by outstanding dealers.
 Unlike any other antiques exposi- tion, the New Haven Antiques Show will feature antique furniture. Some of. the rarest and finest American period and primitive furniture, botf finished and in the rough" will bt shown. A novel feature vii lbe tht arrangement of antiques in domes- tic settings. Entire room interiors vii lbe completely furnished with antiques and decorative pieces.
 Among the featured exhibits will be the complete collection of paper wtights to be shown by Joseph Yeager of Cincinnati. He will dis play a Melville Rose paperWeignt encrusted in green emerald glass; the only known one of its kind. Ed win c. Ahlberg of New Haven is showing the original painting by U. D. Tenny of John Brown, the abolitionist. Werner E. Clum and Mrs. Bernard Koftoff, two of Amer ica's leading button dealers, will dis play their outstanding button col lections.
 Antiques books will again be shown by the Free Public Library anc timely war exhibits will be showr by the Red Cross and the variou; war relief organizations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
Dormant Scrap Drive
 To Be Staged In State
Factory Executives to Take Inventory of Obsolete
 Machinery, Tools-Big Results Anticipated

dealer channels. The SaleSmen have been drawn from the sales staffs of all major steel companies, the American Steel Warehouse Associa- tion and the Associated Equipment Distributors. They were gathered by the WIPE in cooperation with the American Industrial Salvage Com- mittee.
 Dormant scrap is defined as obso- dies, jigs, fixtures, etc. which are incapable of current or future use in the war production effort be- cause they are broken worn out, ir- reparable, dismantled, or in need of unavailable parts for repair.
 Dormant scrap does not include reusable machinery, dies, jigs, fix lures or equipment which can cur rently or in the future be used by the owner or others, with or with out repairs, in work which contrib utes directly to the war production effort, MT. Sawyer explained.
 Continuous proouction from open hearth furnaces during the winter months of 1943 is dependent on the collection of 100000 addi- tional tons of iron and steel scrap, said MT. Sawyer. Tt must be pre- pared for delivery to the mills for use during the winter months" Program Suggested
 Plant executives are being urged to adopt the following program Instruct the salvage executive of their plants to inspect all areas of the plant to determine salvageable items falling in the dormant scrap classification which can be Scr1o- ped. Mark each item for easy iden- tification and list in duplicate, for their own use, such items together with their approximate weight in order that the plant management may authorize the disposition of each item. Arrange to dispose of at least a third of the total ton mage within a 30-day period, and to move third in each 30-day period thereafter.
 "Government'S grave responsible ity to supply American armed forces with ships, guns, airplanes and tanks necessitates adopting this program" said MT. Sawyer. "The suggested policy by the Industria! Salvage Section to Industry, is ri it han't been used for the last three months, and no one can prove that 1t can be used in the next three find a use for it or scrap it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
Rubber Footwear Now Listed As Frozen 7
Six Types Specified in Order From State OPA Director
 BOwIes- -RatOning Plan Nationwide

Tn line with nation wide pro- gram to ration heavy-duty rubber footwear, Chester Bowles, State OPA Director, today ordered all Connecticut retailers of six specified types of boots to freeze" their stocks for 8 five-day period, effec- tive immediately.
 '~This freeze order doesn't cover mems rubber boots and rubber work shoes smaller than size six" Bowles stated, 'tlor does 1t affect mems arctics or boots for women and chil- dren. These types of footwear won't be rationed."
 The OPA chief said the types to be rationed, after the five .day freeze order expires, are light and heavy below the-knee boots, laced rubber pacs 10 inches or higher, above the-knee boots, rubber work shoes less than 10 inches high and hip boots.
 "Tiae acute rubber shortage, which Is only partially met by tire ration ing, makes this new order neces- 6ary," Bowles declared. "If certain workers in factories and fields on the wartime production line are go- ing to get the rubber footwear they need, the democratic thing to do is to conserve our limited stocks un- der the supervision of the Connecti- cut citizens who operate the 169 local OPA War Price and Ration ing Boards in this state"
 During the five-day freeze period from September 30tI to October 5tll inclusive, no retailer will ',e allowed to buy, sell or otherwise transfer any of the types of rubber foot wear affected by the law, Bowles added.
 On the second day or on any of the three subsequent days, every retailer included in the order must obtain two copies of special form from his local board and list his stocks of heayy-duty rubber boots and footwear as of midnight Octo- Der 3.
 On October 5, Monday, the re- taller may file his completed inven- tory form with the local board, ob- tain a certificate of registration and resume the sale of the frozen com- moditieS to any customer who pre- gents an authorization from an OPA Var Price and Rationing Board.
 Where a retailer may not have time to file his inventory irnmedi- ately, the law permits him to sell certified consumers the rationed footwear temporarily on the strength of possessing the inven- tory forms" Bowles continued. However, if he hasn't filed by Octo- Der 10, he is expressly prohibited from further selling until he has compiled and posted certificate of registration in his store"
 October 5 is also the first day consumers may apply for certifi- cates allowing them to pul Ase the rationed articles of footwear, the OPA head added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
Asks
 Permission 10 Reduce Rental

A. H r b.
 A reversal of the usual pro- cedure occurred at the local rent Oface when q landlord petitiend the rent administrators not for permission to raise his tenants rent but to lower 1t to four dol lars below the maximum allowed under law. Today the request was granted by the government rent officials who for months have been troubled by irrate landlords seek- ing to increase rents.
 Patriotism was the driving force which impeIled the local property owner to file the unusual request. He told local officials that the family which renter six first floor rooms from him had been de- creased by three since April 1, 1941 through entrance i'm military service and that he thought rent of $50 would be sufficient. Under law he is allowed to take $S4. The tenant and the landlord were both very happy when the de- crease was approved. Wood street property was involved in the transaction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30


 Surrender of worn-out footwear, whenever possible, will be required with issuance of purchase authori- zations,' Bowles quoted the law.
 He termed as eligible for the ra- toned footwear anyone whose job contributes to the national war pro- gram or the public good and re- quires the wearing of rubber work shoes or boots."
 Not eligible are persons engaged in the maantenance of swimming pools, skating rinks, pleasure boats, game and fish preserves, or per- sons who use boot and rubber shoes in car-washiag, landscape garden ing, breeding and training dogs and horses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
CRITICAL FOOD
 SHORTAGE SEEN IN INSTITUTIONS

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 30-(UP) - State Finance Commissioner Lewis Phelps said today there was "criticaI food shortage" at all state institutions and that meat was particularly scarce.
 Within the past few days, he said, the state had purchased 20 head at Mantle. They will be slaughtered as needed.
 Phelps also said caned goods was difficult to obtain, and that to meet this situation 1O,OOO gallons of tomatoes had been canned at a state prison farm cannery. Ar engagements were being made to preserve apples, pears and other fruits and vegetables.
 All institutions would be placed on a seIf-suppOrting basis as possible, said Phelps; insofar as provisions were concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30

New Haven, Sept. 30--Reinforced by 2,500 salesmen and sales execu- tives, the Industrial Salvage Section of the War Production Board has opened a 90-day dormant scrap drive" beginning October 1 and continuing for 90 days, it was an- nounced today by L. P. Sawyer, sub regional chief, in charge of Con- necticut and Rhode Island.
 Executive to Aid
 Seventy thousand top-ranking in- dustrial plant executives will be contacted three times during this period, MT. Sawyer said, and asked to make an inventory of all dormant scrap materials which can be used as schedule in making g com plete disposal of all these materials through regularly organized scrap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
Stamps For Servicemen
 By WALTER KANER
Life Saving Stanlps! !!

Years ago in the remote sections of China where life was hard and food precious a baby girl was sell dom wanted. Often when girl was born she was immediately drowned - better that than letting her starve. Unwanted babies were bought from their parents W church missionaries in return for postage stamps which were used by the Chinese to decorate vases and other salable knickknacks!
 Stamp collecting has been called tO the colors. Today unwanted stamps can help make some man in uniform happy. The USO has launched nationwide drive to sup ply the men in service with stamps and other material necessary to start their own collections. Collec- tors can help stamp out the enemy by giving their extra stamps, al- buns. catalogs. tongs. magnifying glasses and other stamp accessories to the USO Stamps for Servicemen. Empire State Building, New York, N. Y.
 Give little to the men who are giving a lott
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
PLUME & ATWOOD
 ELECTION OCT. 3

The National Labor Relations Board has set Friday, Oct. g, as the date for a labor election at the Plume & Atwood Go. plant in Thomaston, 1t was announced to- day by local CIO headquarters.
 About $50 workers will be eligible to cast ballots in the election. They can vote for the Mine. Mill & Shelter Workers unior or for no union.
 The election will be another in a series conducted here under NLRB supervision this year. The most inc portant was at the Scovill Mfg. Co, where the union was victorious by Q large margin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
ICc Authorizes Engine Financing

Washington, Sept. % fUPl Interstate Commerce. Connhniqzicn today authorized the New Haven railroad to issue $1,Se0, ,aDe in equipment trust certificates to a. sist in flnancing purchase Of len 2,OOO-hOrse power Diesel -eIeesKis passenger and freight locomotives
 The issue will be purchased by HaIsey, Stuart & Co, Inc, Clli- cago, at 9S.559 per cent aG par and accrued dividends at the rate of two per cent annually. The Chase National Bank Is trustee ol the issue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
FOUR DEFENDANTS
 IN $l5,OOO SUIT

Margaret N. Ward of Waterbury will institute Q oiB,000 damage suit ln superior court against Denis ]. ReaTdon, William and Elizabeth Taylor, all of Waterbury, and Bridget MAhoney of Morrlatown, N. q. as tho result Of injuries sis- talned Sept. 90. 1889 in fail on q stairway at % Henry street. The property had been owned by tho late James aud Nollie Reardon but was ln the control of admlialatfniors as tho time eg lhe accident Altaeh- ment napeFn in connection with the property hnvs been flled At lho town eIefklA elAna.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
INCOME TAX LIENS
 ON LEARY PROPERTY

The federal government has not yet notified the City of Waterbury whether it or the city has prior claims on the aasets of Daniel J. Leary. former city controller who is q fugitive from justice. Federal au- thorlties have filed income tax liens against Leary property, while the sity has instituted Q civil action 70 recover funds Aaid to have been paid out illegally while LeaEy was eon- trollor.
 Atty. George Cohen of Hartford who la special counsel for the city ln lta action he's been awaiting word from federal authorities on enc inuastlnn of uglofitr Interests,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
R AMERICANS MISSING.

London, Sept. 30.-CUP) = Six American members of the Royal Canadian air force and two of the Royal Air Force were listed as miss ing or presumably killed in action today. They included: Pilot Officer M. D. D. Mcdonald, RCAF, West Hartford. Conn.,, missing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability were approved today by COmpen- sation Commissioner John J. o. Cornell:
 Fidell white of Watertown against Eugene N. Lamphier of WatertOwn, $12.5O beginning Aug. 24, confusion of ribs.
 Benjamin S. Piatt of 1923 East Main street, Waterbury, against Waterbury Democrat, Inc, $25 be- ginning August 22, amputatiOn of first joint of left index finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
Stamp, Bond { arnpais
 Sales Total $25O ,O0

Victory quota q tes September 1lAsT of the Salute c1lee jubiant sales they VIII r higher before the is closed this evening
 onally Sept n by AayoF Nte Scuy already beginning tt b tAcN the sale of war bonds and stamps that this county yin achieve charge stamp today Yesterday sold than s previously committee from the Brass charge of sales s.s ,as s8ssx4 N sssM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
DEATH PROBED

Fort Devens, Mass. Sept. 90 (UP)-A special military board VI: day investigated the death Of Put Francis L. Sullivan, 8, of Hartford Conn, who died yesterday four day after he was found walking in ( coma in Southboro. He had sfzftEF: ed head injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following permits have been issued at the office of Build ing Inspector John T. Hartley:
 Brown estate, aIternatiOns to store front, 2S East Main street, $500.
 Charles Keller, new bay window, 36I Walnut street, $20O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30

State, local and municipal gov- ernments are lending trucks and manpower to local salvage commit- tees in transporting public collec- tions of scrap material. So great is the tonnage to be moved, that pri- vate facilities are over-taxed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
Full Weather Report

Boston, Sept. 90 (UPl-weather fOrecasts
 MASSACHUgETTS RHODE IS- LAND and CONNECTICUT'-CO tinued cold with light to heavy frost tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30

Boy Scouts. Troop g, will hold their regular weekly meeting at the Community House at o'clock. All the boys are asked to report in uni form. Pres. John B. Cuddy of the Community club is asking as many of the troop committee who pos sibly can, to be on hand; also to pay respects to Scoutmaster Sacco's deceased mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30

John Delaney, son of Mir. and Mrs. J. Delaney of Lounsbury street, leaves to join the Coast Guard, on Oct. 2nd. This is the second son the Delaney's have given to the services of Uncle Sam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30

Captain and Mrs. Joseph Kelly are visiting with Lieut.. c. and Mrs Thomas Hartigan of Portland, Me Mrs. Hartigan was formerly Mae Horrigan of South street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-30
HALLOW'EEN PLANS APPROVED BYCLUB
OId-FashiOned Celebration NtO Be StagedTrOOp 9
 Meeting Tonight
Washington Hill

The committee working on the Halloween party for Washington Park Community club, old and new members, and carnival workers, held a meeting last evening at the Community house.
 It was decided to send out invita- tions to all the members to be guests of the club on Oct. 31st, and to give prizes for the best costumes Tn other words. real old fashioned Halloween party, with refreshments and hill-billy band to furnish mu- sic for the dancing.
 There will be another meeting oi this committee next Tuesday night at the Community House at 6 o'clock. Those serving on this con- mittee are George Lynch, chairman with Mrs. Fred Talbot as co-chair- man. Mrs. Al Linton, Mrs. A. Cron- ley, Mrs. J. B. Cuddy, Mrs. Elle.l Scadden, Mrs. R. Lynch. Mrs. B Walsh, Mrs. T. O'Donne1l, who are to serve on the refreshment com mittee. Ticket committee: Mrs E Plankey, Mrs. F. Talbot. Mrs. F. A McGrath. Mrs. J. B. Cuddy. Deco rations: Mrs. J. B. Dalton, Thomas Reynolds, T. Brophy, F.. A. Mcs Grath, w F. Kelly, J. Lynch. Music committee: Misses Marguerite Tier. rey and rf. O'Donnel.