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Evening star., 1942-01-15
A. v. Bryan Named Chief
Alexandra Raid Warden
By . Star stan Correspondent.

By . Staff Correspondent Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. Is
Albert v. Bryan, Commonwealth
attorney OF Alexandria, is the new
chief air-raid warden for the city,
City Manager Carl Budwesky an
nounced today. The resignation Of
Joseph Atkinson, former chief
warden, was disclosed yesterday.
Mr.. Bryan, who is trust ofncer Of
the First National Bank, lives at
1022 King street road. He was
chairman Of the Alexandria Com
munity Chest In 1910.
Commenting on Mr.. Bryan's ap-
pointment, Mr.. Budwesky said, In
my opinion, Mr.. Bryan is peculiarly
fitted to develop the air-raid warden
and hre-watcher corps Of the Alex
andria civilian defense program into
IN alert, enthusiastic and efficient
organization"
Mr.. Bryan was formerly . sector
warden In Alexandria.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Alexandra Civitan Club
To Join National Body

By Staff Correspondent Of The star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. l5.-The
Civitan Club of Alexandria will be-
come formally affiliated with Civitan
International at a banquet at Gads-
bys Tavern at $50 O'Clock tonight
1t wasy xnAounced yesterday by
Clyde E; Lamond. jr- act'nepresi-
dent. v
About 20 Alexandria business and
professional men will become men,
bers of the international organiza-
ton.
In addition to Mr. Lamond, other
acting officers Of the group are
Park A. Ticer, L. G. Hoge and DR..
Harold A. Blood, vice presidents;
G. c. Cox, secretary. and George
r. Hohein, treasurer.
The Alexandria club was organ
lied through the efforts of Kirk E.
Wallace and r. M. Thornton of
Washington. City Manager Carl
Budwesky will receive the banner
for the Alexandria organization,
which Is being presented by the
WASHINGTON Civitan Club.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Col. Forr's Funeral
Set for Saturday
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX. Va. Jan. 15.-Funeral
services for Col Richard r. Farr, 81,
member-elect of the House Of Dele
gates Of Virginia, who died yesterday
morning at Georgetown Hospital
following a lengthy illness. will be
held Saturday at 10 m. at his resi-
dence here. with the Rev. John r.
Kociela. pastor Of st. Mary's Cath
olic Church. Fairfax Station. ofdci-
ating Burial will be in Fairfax
Cemetery.
A lifelong resident of Fairfax
County, Col. Farr was born Decem-
ber IL, 1880, son Of the late Richard
r. Farr and Maggie Malone Farr.
He was educated in county schools
and completed his law work at
Georgetown University In 1907. He
was admitted to practice before the
Supreme Court of Appeals of Vir-
ginia in 1906, and at the time of his
death was engaged in the private
practice of law here.
During his early career Col. Farr
taught school here and for q time
was postmaster at Fairfax. He also
served as Mayor Of Fairfax from
1886 until after his election to the
General Assembly last fall.
AT the beginning of the World
War, he entered the Officers Train
ing School at Fort Myer, assigned to
the 5th Infantry Company, and was
later assigned to the Judge Advocate
Generals Department. He served In
the Army until 1921, when he was
retired with the commission of
lieutenant colonel.
Following his retirement from
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Virginia Schools Enroll
In Defense Stamp Drive

By the Associated frsl - :, =.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 15.-More
than three-fourths of the public
school organizations in Virginia have
enlisted In the defense savings edu-
catiohal program to give all school
children an opportunity to purchase
Defense savings stamps, Francis S.
Chase, executive secretary of the
committee In charge, reported today.
Dabney s. Lancaster, State super
intendent- Of public instruction, has
requested school superintendent in
the State. to name committees to
participate in the drive. Copies of
aIPamphlet, entitled America Call
ing All Schools" prepared by the
State committee have been sent to
school systems, rs well rs copies OF
booklets issued by the Treasury De-
partment of the United States ask
ing the schools to aid in the dis
tribution Of Defense stamps.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Maryland Car Inspection
Dead|ine al Midniqht

Maryland motorists have until
midnight tonight to obtain tnspec-
ton stickers for their cars. The
original deadline was set at Decem-
Der IS. but was extended one month
in order to give garages time to
make the inspections in addition
to their regular business.
Although w. Lee Elgin, State
commissioners Of motor vehicles,
has declared that inability of many
motorists to obtain replacement
parts in order to comply with safety
regulations was delaying issuance
of stickers to them, he emphasized
that tonight's deadline will hold.
Mr.. Elgin said that some 1900
garages throughout the State have
been ordered to turn in all unused
stickers and all reports not later
than tomorrow morning. Mean
while, police have been provided
special summonses to give drivers of
cars not bearing the safety stickers
after midnight tonight. These
drivers will be brought into court
to show cause why they failed =
have inspections made.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Girl, 7, Asphyxiated
Playing With Stove;
Father Overcome.
Alice Boiling Dies
Fror, Gas Effects
In Arlington Home

A 2-sear-old girl, Alice Virginia
Boiling. was asphyxiated last night
after she had turned on q gas oven
jet whil. playing In the kitchen OF
her hone at 1854 North Sixth street,
Arlington, according to police.
Effort, by the Clarendon and jeff
erson IRE rescue squads to revive
the child were futile. and she was
pronounced dead by DR.. william c.
Barr more than two hours after she
was found lying unconscious on the
kitchen floor.
Alfret C. Boiling, rs, her father,
who wa. in an adjoining room asleep
at the time, was overcome and
taken " Emergency Hospital. where
he was said to be improving this
morning.
Police said the tragedy occurred
while the child's mother was on q
shopping trip. When her father lay
down on 4 couch to take . nap, the
little g1.l apparently Wsnt into the
kitchen md began playing with the
stove. The oven Jet was Wide open
when the rescAe 1f4ds Arrived.
Aid vas summoned after Patsy
Keys, Z, whose family lives in .
nearby apartment. detected the odor
Of gas, police said.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Bradley Hills Citizens
Discuss Bus Extension

More than 300 persons attended
a meeting of the Bradley Hills Citi-
zens' Association last night to dis
cuss possibility of getting adequate
bus transportation for the Bradley
Hills area.
Dean Locke, staff engineer for the
Capital Transit Co.. said the extern
sion of bus service into the area
would depend on whether the COM
pany can secure buses and tires
necessary to maintain the service,
whether 1t could be operated for a
fare residents would be willing to
pay and whether it would be DOS
sible to secure additional drivers.
The association named q commit
tee comosed of c. H. Bergman,
president of the association: Miner
Hostetler of the Glen, Miss Mar
jory Hendricks of Potomac, De For
est Sessions of Woodhaven, Gordon
w. Daisley of Kenwood and L. A..
Gravelle of Bradley Hills Grove, to
meet with Mr.. Locke and other Of
f1cials of the transit company to
discuss possible routes, schedules
and fares for the proposed line.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Carl MeIchers' Estate
To Become Memorial

Belmont, already q shrine OF
American art, was offered to the
State yesterday by Mrs. Corinne
MelchGs as . memorial to her
husban1, Carl Melchers, the noted
painter who passed his last years
at the imposing estate overlooking
the Ra,pahannock River.
Gov. Price announced Mrs. Mel
chers' plan to the Virginia General
Assembly in Richmond yesterday
and recommended favorable con-
sheraton"
The widow of the distinguished
artist would retain q life interest in
the esnte, which would be placed
under she control Of the Virginia
Museum Of Fine Arts-which was
conceived at Belmont
Mrs. Melchers, in a letter to the
museum which was transmitted to
the legislature, said that she would
proviGe the studio with an i'm
portaru and representative collec-
ton" # her husbands works, pro-
vide otner art collections and estab-
Nsh n endowment to assist In
maintenance Of the memorial at the
proper time.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Citizens Of Silver Spring
To Go AII-0ut for Defense

Voting to devote its meetings for
the duration largely to advancing
the civilian defense program. the
Silver Spring (MdD Citizens Asso-
citation last night launched a cam
paign to raise funds to equip air
raid warden stations.
A committee comprised of Stephen
Tuhy. jr.. and James Roeder was
named to direct the drive. Other
organizations in the area will be
asked to assist in the campaign for
funds, with which it is hoped to
purchase first~aid kits and other
necessary equipment.
Joint meetings with other groups
also will be sought SO that citizens
will have more time to give to de-
tense work.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Fairfax Tire Board Picks
Inspection Stations
Special patch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va. Jan. 15.-The Fair
fax County Tire Rationing Board
yesterday held its first meeting and
designated number of tire inspec-
ton stations throughout the county
Manley T. Rust of Falls Church
and c. Pembroke Petit of Fairfax
were authorized to sign certificates
for tires, and it was announced the
board will meet at pm. each Mon
day in the ONCE of Former State
Senator John w. Rust, a member of
the board.
The following stations were listed
for the inspection of tires under the
Government rationing regulations:
Holmes Garage, Centreville; Acco-
tink Garage, Accotink; Service Ga
rage, Fairfax: Mettauer's Garage,
Annandale; Blunts Service Station
Belle Haven; Carpers Garage, Nc
Lean: Faulkner's Garage, Vienna
Anderson's Service Station, Fails
Church, and Harrison's Garage,
Herndon.
Other members of the local board
are Andrew w. Clarke, member of
the County Board of Supervisors; H
A. Storm of Mclean, and M. Waite
Wilkins of Herndon.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Luis Gronudos Heads
Stephens Citizens

Luis Grandos has been elected
president of the Stephens Citizens
Association Of East Riverdale, Md.
Other officers named were Arthur
Wilson. vice president: Ralph Nash,
treasurer, and Mrs. Genevieve Stew
art. secretary. Mr. Nash is assistant
chief OF the Riverdale Heights Fire
Department. Chris Sondberg has
been reappointed chairman of the
Committee on County Affairs and
Public Safety.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Girls at University
To Receive Stamps
Instead of Flowers
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHARLOTTES VILE, Va,
Jan. l5.-University of Virginia
students have gone all out" in
buying Defense stamps.
The University Center has
announced q defense ball" for
January q. with purchase OF
Defense stamps to be the re-
quirement for admission and
the stamps to be presented to
the local Red Cross.
Members of the Phi Delta
Theta Fraternity have voted
not to give their dates corsages
for dances during the remain
der o Ne school year, but in
stead to present them with De-
Tense stamps.
They estimated that If the
entire university followed their
example the Government would
sell $1,000 worth of stamps for
each dance.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
News Of Col. Furr's Death
Provides Assembly Drama

active Army service, Col. Farr served
as special assistant to the United
States Attorney General until 1882,
when he resumed his private law
practice in Fairfax. At the time of
his death, he also was a director of
the National Bank of Fairfax and
operator of q large dairy farm.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Viola
Merigold Farr, he is survived by
three brothers, Wilson M. Farr
former commonwealth attorney OF
Fairfax County; Rein Farr OF
Washington. and John Farr OF
Philadelphia, and a sister, Mrs
Margaret Franzoni of Washington.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Silver Spring Boord. Elects

DR.. j. Howell Forsyth was elected
president of the Silver Spring OMd.)
Board of Trade last night at q
meeting at the Indian Spring Club
He succeeds J. D. Draper. Other
officers elected we're: Lee H. Robin
son, vice president; r. E. Barrett,
treasurer, and H. Brooks Perripg
secretary Directors are CT. Armi-
ger, Winship I. Green. Fred L. Lutes,
J. D. Draper and Shirley r. Work
man.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Baltimore Church. Calls
Alexandra Pastor

The Rev. Edward Randolph
Welles, pastor Of historic Christ
Church in Alexandria, Va, has been
called by st. Paul's Church in Balti-
more, one of the largest churches in
the Maryland Episcopal diocese. it
was learned yesterday.
The Rev. Mr.. Welles said. however.
that he has not yet decided whether
he will accept, adding that he prob
ably will make . definite decision in
the near future. He has been pastor
! Of Christ Church for the last two
years.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Red Gross Drive leader
Named in Prince GEORGES

j. Raymond Fletcher, chairman
of the Prince Georges County md
Chapter of the American Red Cross,
has announced appointment Of Mrs.
James B. Bentley of Laurel to head
the county Red Cross war fund
drive.
Mrs. Bentley, q member Of the
County Red Cross Executive Com
mittee, is a past president of the
Laurel Soroptimist Club. With her
husbard, she directs the Avondale
School for Boys.
Mrs. Bentley said today she will
announce the personnel of her COM
mittee In a few days. She said
she is trying to arrange for ofnce
space or the committee.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
By.a Star Stan CORRESPONDENT.


RICHMOND, Va, Jan. l5.-The
death of Col. r. r. Farr, Republican
member of the House Of Delegates
from Fairfax County, was learned by
the General Assembly under dra-
matte circumstances yesterday after
noon.
News Of Col. Farr's death came
when Gov. Price was delivering his
message on the state of the Com
monwealth to a joint session Of the
Legislature. The Governor had ar
rived at a point in his address where
he had asked his listeners to stand
in silent tribute to offlcials of the
State government who have died
during his administration. Almost
simultaneously, Frank Fuller. chief
OF the Associated Press of Virginia
entered the House chamber carrying
a washington dispatch making
known known Col. Farr's death.
The message was given to Clerk
of the House E. Grifnth Dodson
who, when Gov. Price had COM
pleted reading the names Of de-
parted State ofiicials, handed hin
the news dispatch.
The Governor, pausing q few sec.
onds to read the note, then addet
Col. Farr's name to the list he hat
Just read.
Delegate Maurice D. Rosenberg oi
Alexandria Immediately prepared q
resolution of memorium to be sub
mitted to the House today. He viii
be Joined in its sponsorship by the
legislative delegation from area.
adjoining Fairfax County. The
resolution calls for the naming OF
six House members to represent the
General Assembly at the funeral fol
the Fairfax legislator who, some
friends declared. conducted such q
strenuous campaign for the House
seat last fall that it broke his health
In accordance with the terms of the
resolution. the House will adjourn
today in memory of Col. Farr when
it COMPLETES its business,
Evening star., 1942-01-15
Auto Smashup Victim
| Buried al CFisfieId

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CRIsFIELD, Nd, Jan. 15.-1he
body d Lester Townsend. 40, busi-
nessmsn here, who was killed in an
automsbile accident Saturday near
Gainsyille, Fla. while en- route to
Crisfied d, was brought here yester-
day for burial
Charles Pyke, Crisfield policeman
passenger In Mr.. Townsend's car
was slightly injured in the accident
Mr.. Townsend's car was said BY
police to have collided with . Mm-
ber truck.
Mr.. Townsend is survived by hil
widow two sons, Richard and Jack
and his mother.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
To address Teachers

DR.. Harold r. Benjamin Of the
University Of Maryland. win address
the High School Teachers Associa-
ton st 4:30 pm. tomorrow at the
Dominion School. DR.. Benjamin will
speak about his experiences In South
America and the part those ,coun-
tries Are playing In the present
world crisis.
Evening star., 1942-01-15
STYLE Revue Awards Made
0pecisl Dispatch to The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Jan. 15.-For
the part they played in style revue
during the last annual club week at
College Park, nine Montgomery
County All Club girls have received
awards from the State Extension
Service. They are Florence Louthan
and Esther Schwab, both of the
Shady Grove Club; Louise Watkins,
Betty Bussard and Betty Gloyd, all
Of the Cedar Grove Club; Jane
Beall. Jamestown; Betty Clark.
Rockville; Nellie Craver, Sunshine,
And Elizabeth Daniel, Qkckerson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-16

TODAY
 i2:30 D. m., Woodbury higf school: standard first aid: Mrs. Dc. France Clark.
 2.00 D. m, b8 Church street. Council of Catholic Women, Rec Cross sewing, Mrs. Mary Skahan instructor.
 TOO D. m., Washington school advanced first aid: Pat Wallace arc Dorothy Zibell.
 e:30 D. fn., Pearl Street Com. munity house; standard first aid Mrs. Henrietta Poster. THURSDAY, Dec. i7
 3:46 p. rn., sprague school; junloi first aid: Mrs. Lawrence Farrell and Alice Fitzpatrick.
 7:30 D. ii., Russell school. stand ard first aid: Mrs. Mary Norgren c. Russell sunpf, Frank Henncs. eey.
 7:30 D. m, Thomaston branch' standard first aid; Felix L. Mat. thews and stan. FRIDAY, Dec. iS
 0:00 a, m. Boys club; standarc first aid: Arthur Very. i2:30 D. m, Woodbury high sehool; standard first aid: Mrs De- France Clark.
 7:i6 3. ii., St. Thomas church junior first aid: Mishael Hanlon, Harry Cole. Ernest Wilcox, SATURDAY, Dec, 10
 HOO q, fi,, Boys club; junior first aid: Arthur Very.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-16

The board Of public works last night instructed the street and en- gineerIng departments to make more careful Inspection of work done Tor the city by private contractors be- fore approving 1t. The order was given after the board. somewhat un. willingly, had voted tho payment of 94is aS tho final installment to derardo Cuifcolo, who Installed a sidewalk and curb on Manor ave- nue year ago,
 A number Of complaints have been made by property owners since completion of the work, Repairs by the street department have been necessary,
 The board was told that payment Of the last installment would have to be made, even though the work was not considered satisfactory, be. cause the contractors project had been inspected and approved.
 Layout Of StcphenA Lac, at a cost Of t630, was voted. Edward and Louis Tfaufig owners Of large amount Of property, there, said that tho street has been laid out at theif expense. but rules require that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-16
GRANTED
 BY W. GRANT CO.
Eaployes in 800 Stores to Receive Christmas Pres.
 ents for Services

Christmas bonuses totailing over $2Q0Qo0 are being distributed today hS the w. T, Grant Company to eSer t40o0 employees in its 800 stoces and offices through the coun- tgy, according to an announcement eS R. II, Fpgser, president and gen. egal manager.
 Ha9Mscea1 hon1sss ransing up tG &SGQG etpendmg on length of Sers- icN, 90 to all regular ftll-ttme and part-tiae employees who have been on the payroll for six months or longer.
 Although all bonuses are in cash, the Company suggests that a share at least be spent for War Bonds, In his letter to eeeh member of the Company, Mir, Pogler sayss
 "Yeag Christmas bonus. which comes to you with the good wishes of NIS, Grant and the ether officers of the cpnpaay, is an expression of sincere appreciation Of your help- fNNlaess darfSg the past year.
 "While ordinarily any suggestion on the use of the bonus would seem to me to be out of place. I think this Xeef you will agree that part of it at least should 90 into War Stamps or Bonds" "
 The Grant Company has also sent a cheek for ten dollars, as a Christ mas greeting to each of the 64i Grant men now in the armed serv- lees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-16
Streamlined d Opera
 Delights Audience
Mtzart's Noted Work 'The Marriage of Figaro" Pre-.
 scented in English, Sans Scenery, Costumes

There was considerable curiosity manifested previous to last nlpht'a presentation in this city of the Nstreamlined" version of Mogart'E The Marriage of Figaro" The ops sra was sung from start to finish with all the accompanying music furnished by . piarlst. A group ot young American singers, practically all from the Julliard School Of Music sang the opera in 6 light and liry fashion. the comic aspects were enhanced by the pauclty of state properties and by the modern attire of the singing actors; also by the fact that MoEart's delightful music was sung in English.
 SkeptIc's Pleased
 The unusual musical event of last night was the second concert In the Fine Arts Series sponsored by the Mattatuck Musical Art society, Those who were skeptlcai about the good results from c musical stand point, were won over at the wholly artistic and enjoyable performance of the Nine O'Clock Opera Com pany as the singing group Is identi- fled. All the participants are well schooled in the art of singing; they had adequate dramatic ability and were at ease throughout the action of the piece: the ludlcrous situa- tions were not overdone The Ar- rangement of the Mozart opera in this modern fashion was clever bit of business. The effects might easily have been too ludlcrous. but this was not the case, and the opera as such lost none of it's musical value, The grace of the Mozart writing was not lose in the up-to-the nnin- ute version, from the imagined acres of the castle garden down to the Eipper on Cherubino's masquerading costume.
 AS narrator Clean dreenwell was Euave and ingratiating, telling the story of the mixup In the house Of the count and slyiy giving it to the audience that he would also be ssen in the role of Antonio, the gardener. He was Afi excellent nars rator and gave the performance balance. Max Walmer at the piano played Mozart eapably and tho lit- tle nuances and dynamics Of this sustaining accompaniment eX. pressed as much as did the singing phrases of the cast,
 In the order Of their appearance here they are after the Narrator ex. plnined something Of tho mix-up be. tween maid, mansSefv0nt, master and mistress, John Tyers was ah excellent Figaro, valet to the count; Helen Van Loon sang the pretty steady singing role of Susan. aa, maid to tho countess: Vera Well sei vns the impish Chefubino, page. ooy to the count; Allen Stewart was most unconventional cleric 'in he role of Basilio; Lura Stoyer managed the handIcaps Of cold singing the part Of the countess, and as the audience got from the first wise look Of the narrator, dean drcpnwoll was q gardener Of merit Tho Stasing was by David Otto. It was oil to the good; the two trees, the bench and table and those pieces of background that were left 70 tae imagination.
 Figaro and tho count had splens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-16
TONE ESCORTlNG BRITISH GROUP
Former State laher Cen missioner ca Teur ef
 American Ship Yards

HaEsRoa9, neo. t8--.BeaNIA M T0ne, labor c9efseaaRt ea the Un5tea States Dagas9nRRE ee kaAeRl former 0mneS6iceh Ssseaa kaaeE Commissioner as one 0f . gee,tp Of government eeRHessa aeaAetes e@. oofting a 8leaesa4isM Of EsahtRA sAala. beilSsine QEna6A 0l1lcliaas who ar@ On, gagged In a S0uf weeks StDstSS 0f sAAe. tSuileiRg se6Anaques an merchant end naval SMlRSaaeis @f the Wlaaae& States and Canada. me seaegataRn win study especially AEhecasam weAe> ing SeohAideeS, wsM an ese to adapting Sh@n eo BzStasA sMiaseata8> ing.
 The group aRsA vt&sea Ns.w Mse> land yards, and aS now on 8 swsa9 around the rs5m 0S the e0@ntry, xia New Jeasay, the 0selE Coast yasess the RaoSaae Coast yards, and tAeace 1hSo Canada, whore the inspection w5n be completed at MSetreaA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-16
|MACRlNlSTS UNIT
 ELECTS SCAOLAN

Frank SeAoaaA was named pres 4deAt at the recent annual meeting of Roosevelt lodge, hatASASssoAAl Association o3 MaeAEA4sss, \, F, SS L., held al the union headquarters l6S East Main street.
 Other 0faeesS eaesea at the meeting were; V4ee president, John Berry; recording secretary, Joseph CasaNS financial secretary, EsFs Goodwin; treasurer, John Galway conductor, vincent HHpoAt9S sea> tlAel, James Upton; and H$ssees David NooAaA, Joseph Howell and John FNleAa4A. New eaA&S&Ases were Mltaaaea ny Thomas N BaeA> nan, business representative Sz the club,