davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1943-01-02
Death Of Woman, 70,
In Brookside Blamed
On Carbon Monoxide
Cos From Broken Pipe
Entered Home, Medical
Examiner Reports

DR.. James I. Boyd, deputy medical
examiner of Prince Georges County,
Md, said today he would issue a
verdict of carbon monoxide poison
ing in the death Thursday of Mrs.
Berdie G. Gill, 10, who was found
overcome by gas in the living room
of her home in the 1000 block of
Powhatan road, Brookside, Md.
Mrs. Gill was found by neighbors
in the community near Hyattsville
when telephone call to the home
went unanswered She was pro-
nounced dead after an hours at
tempt to revive her failed
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Barnes. with
whom Mrs. Gill made her home,
were found by neighbors in a bed
room of the home and were taken to
Casualty Hospital where their con-
dition was reported as improved to-
day.
Prince Georges County Officer
Charles N. Thompson said gas en-
tered the house when settling earth
caused a pipe to snap near the
foundation. He said an excavation
disclosed that the earth had set
tied approximately eight inches.
H. l.. Leonard, safety engineer of
the Washington Gas Light Co., said
the break in the gas line occurred
near the house and gas filtered
through the foundation. He said it
was reported to him that windows
in the house were closed.
The death was the second due to
gas leakage within the past two
months, Officer Thompson said
The other was in a development
near Bladensburg. Montgomery
County officials said three deaths
had occurred in November near Sill
yer Spring under similar conditions
when the bodies of Mr.. and Mrs
Andrew Peregrin and their To-
month-old daughter, Jean, were dis
covered in their home in the 20OO
block of Quinn street, Glen Haven
after they had not been seen for
several days.
Prince Georges County States At
torney A. GWyn Bowie said he had
not yet received a report from Off
Ger Thompson concerning his in
vestigation of the gas leakage. He
said If circumstances warranted an
investigation into gas connections
at recently-constructed housing de-
velopments in the county would be
made.
Evening star., 1943-01-02
Norman N. Ishom Dies;
Architecture Authority
BY the Associated Press.

by lne Associated Press.
WEXFORD, r. l., Jan. 2.-Nor-
man Morrison Isham, 78, nationally
known authority on early American
Architecture, died yesterday at his
Wexford home.
A pioneer in the field or accurate
studies of early housing in the Eng
lish colonies of America, he became
known widely both as a teacher and
an author.
He was consultant in full charge
of the colonial rooms at the Amer
lean wing of the Metropolitan
Museum of Art in New York during
1923 and 1924, and was consulting
architect on the State buildings of
Delaware during four years of re-
construction.
Born in Hartford, Conn. and a
graduate of Brown in 1886, Mr..
Isham was member of many an
tiquarian and historical societies.
including the Walpole and Ameri-
can Antiquarian Societies and the
Wren Society of London.
Evening star., 1943-01-02
Funeral Services Held
For Robert J. Phillips
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, Jan. 2.-Funeral
services for Robert Jackson Phillips,
70, who died of pneumonia Wednes-
day in the Loudoun County Hospi-
tai, were held yesterday at the Lloyd
Slack Colonial funeral home here.
Burial was in Floyd County.
A native of Indian Valley, Floyd
County, Mr.. Phillips came to Oat-
lands, Loudoun County, in 1917 and
lived there until his death.
Mr.. Phillips was a member of the
fifth generation of Phillips, who
came to America from Wales in
TIT. He had been a member of the
Indian Creek Old School Baptist
Church for so years.
Surviving Mr.. Phillips are three
sons, S. D. Phillips of Hamilton, P.
F. Phillips, Leesburg, and L. j. Phil
lips, Oatlands, and one daughter,
Mrs. Rozetta Montgomery of West
Virginia.
Evening star., 1943-01-02
james Marion Davis, 49.
Dies at Silver SPRING

James Marion Davis, 49, &C
countant at the Capital Transit
Co. for the past 30 years, died
Thursday night at his home, 603
Potomac avenue, Silver Spring, af-
ter an illness of seven months.
Born in Washington, Mr.. DAVIS
lived here until he moved to Silver
Spring about eight years ago. He
was a member of the Yron M.
Parker Masonic Lodge of Wash
ington.
Surviving are two children, Vir-
ginia Lee Davis and James M.
Davis, jr., both living at home; his
mother, Mrs. Laura Virginia Davis,
Silver Spring; three sisters, Mrs.
Emma Fitzgerald, Arlington, Va;
Mrs. Eva Bradley. Staunton, Va;
Mrs. Pauline Davis Sullivan, Ia
koma Park, and three brothers,
Elisha H. Davis, Gaithersburg; Pvt.
Leonard L. Davis, Camp Craddock,
Mo, and Milton G. Davis, Wash
ingtOn
Evening star., 1943-01-02
WPB Warns Industries
They May Forfeit Cos

BY the Associated Press.
Industrial users of natural or
manufactured gas may be cut off
from their gas supply if they possess
but fail to operate standby equip
ment which burns coal or other
fuel, the War Production Board
announced yesterday.
The action was taken by amend
ments to gas limitation orders
which provide that WPB may pro-
hibit delivery of gas to any con-
sumer who has auxiliary heating
equipment, but does not use the
substitute fuel when it is available.
In practice, WPB said, the amend
ments will apply mainly to in
dustrial plants instead of smaller
consumers.
Evening star., 1943-01-02
Emil c. Fink, 81, Dies;
Mack Truck Firm Head
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, Jan. Emil C.
Fink, 81, president and chairman of
the board of Mack Trucks, Inc, died
yesterday in a Manhattan hospital.
In connection with the war work
to which the company and it's sub
sidiaries have converted, Mr.. Fink
helped to develop the tank trans
mission used in many of the Army's
Acton tanks.
A native of Cincinnati, Mr.. Fink
began work while still in his teens
for the old machine tool firm OF
Lodge & Shipley there. Later he
worked for the Prentiss Tool Il Sup
ply Co. and in 1911 became vice
president of the International Motor
Co, forerunner of the Mack firm.
Mr.. Fink became president and
| chairman of the board of the Mack
company in January, 1887.
Evening star., 1943-01-02
Funeral Set Today
For E. L. Seckinqer

Edward Lamar Seckinger, So, re-
tired plumbing contractor, who died
Wednesday after an illness of sew
eral years, was to be buried in Glen
wood Cemetery today after funeral
services at the Deal funeral home,
1912 Georgia avenue NV.
Mr.. Seckinger, who lived at 755
Quebec place NV, had been a resi-
dent of this city As years. A brother
Charles R. Seckinger of Washing
ton, is among his survivors. He was
unmarried,
Evening star., 1943-01-02
u. 5. Sub Commander Gets
Second Award for Work
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Comdr. Charles w. wilkins, hero
of the United States submarine cam
paign against japanese shipping, has
received from Secretary of the Navy
Knox a gold star in recognition of
his achievement in sinking 14,5OO
tons of enemy craft during a cruise
of more than six weeks last summer.
Comdr. wilkins, Thorofare, N. j.,
previously had received Navy
Cross from Admiral Chester w.
Nimitz, Pacific Fleet chief, for sub
marine operations in the Pacific last
winter. Yesterdays decoration was
given in lieu of second Navy Cross.
On the winter cruise the 40-year-
old Comdr. wilkins and his crew
were credited with sinking 10000
tons of enemy merchant shipping.
Evening star., 1943-01-02
Charles M. WooIf Dies

LONDON, Jan. 2 R.-Charles
M. Woolf, SO, credited by associates
with keeping the British motion
picture industry alive in 1920 when
the market was being flooded with
American films. died in a London
nursing home Thursday night.
Evening star., 1943-01-02
Tarh nf Chunks

NELSON, MARION MATTHEWS. The
family of the late MARIAN MATTHEWS
NELSON wish to acknowledge and express
their sincere gratitude and appreciation
for the very beautiful and varied express
sions of sympathy offered by her co-work-
ers, her church, the friends of our de-
ceased and of her family, during their re.
cent bereavement. THE FAMILY. 3
Evening star., 1943-01-02
$50, 900 New Ice Boxes
Approved by WPB

BY the Associated Press.
The war Production Board au-
thorized today the manufacture of
100000 ice boxes in the first three
months of 1943. Mechanical refrig-
orators are no longer made.
Evening star., 1943-01-02
FUNERAL DESIGNS.

GEO. c. SHAFFER, Inc.
EXPRESSIVE FLORAL. TRIBUTES AT
MODERATE PRICES. PHONE MA 010O
Cor. 18th 8 Eye sss cSsn ..ss.,. s,s.,,s'
GUIDE BROS. co. Floral Pieess
l2l2 T 81. NV. Mst1eaal ISIS.
Evening star., 1943-01-02

Turkey expects it's 1912 olive crop
to weigh nearly 10000 tons.
Evening star., 1943-01-02
Dratha

pses%ssf $i sfas'fS fse g tPSEs%sf H%BsHk
Md Remains resting at Chambers River
4, l943.
Services and interment haywood, H. 3
,h BAKER, ALBERT; suddenly, Sue on og De Pc
loved husband of Anita Baker (nee Leizear).
Funeral from his late. residence Mont
Fomnfery Ffpnfy road Laurel ND Nd; Services at st.
at 3 pm Sunday. January 3, 1943. In
terment Ivy Hill Cemetery. 3
BENNETT. THOMAS EDWARD, sR. On
THURSDAY, December 81, 1912, THOMAS
ED Md2 RsnaT M Sri Of s9o o5 ssd s
cooksey. Mrs Ruth Garter and Thomas
seryces sryl55es' at Il the above residence on Mon
ncon vs and ends by F9F
Riverdale funeral home.
FRIDAY. January !, 1913, GEORGE "
BLAINE, ri beloved P soB 2, Of Of james W. and the
neral home 2oO7 Nichols ave Sc, on
MONDAY, January 4 at s;i5 am; thence
mass will be said at am. Relatives and
friends invited, Interment Epiphany Gem
etery. Forestville, Nd.
BOLGIANO, BESSIE Nee. On Friday
18th st. NV, BESSIE NICE. BOLGIANO
widow of Frank w. Boleiano and mother OF
the late Charles w. Bolgiano.
Services at the above address on Mon
day, January A. at 2:30 pm. 1nterment
Rock Greek Cemetery. 3
CARTER, JOHN H. On Tuesday. De-
cember 30, 1912, JOHN H CARTER of
1923 5th St NV Remains resting at
Frazier's funeral home 3S9 Rhode Island
ave NV
Notice of funeral later. 3
CoRBY. PHILIP L. On THURSDAY. De-
cember 81, 1912. PHILIP L. CORBY. be-
loved husband of Addie Corby father of
Philip L. Corby, ir., and Mrs. Genevieve
Gibson Remains resting at the Safel
funeral home. 415 H st. NV.
Funeral services and interment on Mon
day, January 4, 1943, at pm, at Will
Transport, Md.
DAVIS, JAMES MARION. On Thurs
day, December 81. 1912 at his home, COS
Potomac ave Silver Spring. Md, JAMES
MARION DAVIS, beloved son of Laura
Virginia Davis
Mr. Davis is resting at the Warner f.
Fumphrey funeral home, S434 Georgia
ave. Silver Spring, Md, where services
will be held on Sunday, January B. at =
pm. Interment St Barnabus Cemetery
OXon Hill, Nd
DAVIS, JAMES NJ There will be a
special communication of Myron
Evening star., 1943-01-02

BADGER, FRANCES L. On Thursday,
December 81, 1912, FRANCES L. BADGER
of 1901 Quintana st, Riverdale Heights,
Md. Remains resting at Chambers River
4, 1943.
Evening star., 1943-01-02

Of Washington General Assem-
bly,, 4th Degree, Knights OF
Columbus, are notified of the
death of Sir knight EDWARD
l.. TUCKER and are requested
to assemble at the Perry &
Walsh funeral home. % H st
NV, Sunday, January 3, 1913
at 2:l5 pm, for recitation oi
praYerS Renulem mass Mon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20

According to c recently tabulated war bond score sheet 1t Is shown that employees of the Bristol Company have maintained better than 10 per- cent participation for one year in the payroll deduction plan for the purchase of war bonds.
 E. c. Gabrielson, chairman of the War Savings Bond Committee at the Bristol company states that Depart ment 8 of the Waterbury plant topped the bond buying list of the company's national divisions with a score of 16.40 percent thus retain ing their departmental flag for the 14th consecutive month.
 The tabulated score sheet like- wise shows the response made to Invest in Invasion" week, the eom- pany's special Third War Loan Drive. Extra bond purchases during this specialized campaign amounted tot $9,687. A further report shows that during this latter campaign more than 250 employees increased their payroll allotment in addition to outright bond purchases, and as shown by the records some ems ployes are alloting as much as 50 percent of their pay toward such purchases.
 This Oct. 1st statement likewise points out that for the first time in many months the San Francisco of- flee was forced to relinquish the branch office Bond flag when topped by the St. Louis office branch with a score of 15.48 percent.
 The Bristol Co. overall bond pur- chases went over the 10 percent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury were approved today by Compensation Commis- sioner John J. O'Connell:
 Leaman s. Harvey of l57 South mayd road, Waterbury, against Platt Bros. & O., $25 beginning Oct. 27, hernia.
 Frank Dutil of I5 Colley street, Waterbury, against Waterbury Farrel Foundry & Machine Co.,, $25 beginning Sept. 3, laceration of knee and bruises of back.
 Stanislaus P. Budney of Tor rtngton againt American Brass Go. of Torrington, $25 beginning Oct. il, back injuries.
 Pasquale Cipriano of i8 Glen- wood street, Waterbury, against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $6.43 for 5 i-7 weeks, injury to left foot.
 Robert Barker of New York against City Construction Go. of Waterbury, $25 beginning Sept. i2, injury to right leg.
 August A. Frelin of Torrington against Hendey Machine Go. of Torrington, $25 beginning Aug. 24, injury to left hip.
 Mavis B. Doty of Torrington against Seth Thomas Clocks of Thomaston, $l3.75 beginning Sept. g, injury to right leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20

dences on those streets other than centrally located streets. On Wed- nesday, Oct. 27, efforts will be main- ly confined to gathering the scrap being contributed by stores, public buildings and the like in the down. town area of the city.
 All residents of the city are be- ing asked to start to foregather now what scrap they can find within the confines of their homes and garage preparatory to depositing it on the street in front of their homes and places of residences so that 1t may be picked up on this Saturday, It is being urged further that such scrap be placed on the street on Friday night when possible 80 that there will be no chance of any per- sons house being passed by at an early hour on Saturday before they have been able to arise and get the scrap out on the walk. Because of the need for fast work on the col- lection of this scrap no return trips to areas will be possible.
 It is expected that Mayor John s. Monagan will tomorrow issue pro- clamation pertinent to Waterbury's effort in this nation wide campaign, It Is as important Q contribution, within its own scope, as is the effort of labor to the war campaign. With out this metal for the steel mills of the country, labor and the efforts of labor in such mills and subse- quently in all industries dependent on the products of such mills will b to no avail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20

Although but Q few of the proper Gy owners involved appeared ct last nights board of works meeting In city court chambers, 1t was recorn- mended by the board that Q build- ing line on Chase Avenue from North Main street to Cooke street be established. The building line varies in depth from 10 to 24 feet, and vfecomnendation of the board was forwarded to tho board of ale dermen for approval and for dis. cussion as to the eventual estimated awards of benefits and damages re- Eulting from such changes.
 As result of a complaint registered by Supt. of Police Daniel J. Carson ct last nights meeting, the board granted powers to the superinten. dent of streets and the committee on land and buildings, to correct conditions on the land adjoining the municipal garage.
 supt. Carson complained that irTl- proper drainage there resulted in water backing up into the garage and stated that holes in front of the yard should be filled in and the retaining wall on the south side of the garage be raised.
 It was reported at last nights meeting that the A. Perazzini Con- struction co. of this city was the lowest bidder for the contract of inc stalling storm sewers on Williamson Drive and Stefano Lane. It was further decided, however, that the contract will not be awarded until an adjourned meeting of the board on Ffiday noon so that 1t may be de- tern1ined, in the meantime, by the board of finance just what funds are now available for the work.
 Although 1t was not revealed just what was the winning bid 1t is be- lieved that 1t was c total sum close to 440O0. The bids were not submit- ted in flat sum covering the entire
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20
PERRY SCHOOL
 AWARDS HONORS
Diplomas and Certificates Honor Key Presented at
 Recent Exercises

Numerous honors were awarded as the Perry School of business presented diplomas of graduation on Oct. 15.
 Miss Marie Damlani was presented the international typing pin as the fastest typist in the class at "A words per minute.
 Diplomas were given to Ruth Jones, Joyce Orser, Marie Dami- ami, Elizabeth Lawlor, M y Prusnik, Rose Shaker, Catherine Vensel, Mrs. Anne Jeffries, Mrs. Betty Klish. Also Robert Tender son, Gerald Bibeau and Marshall McCann.
 Certificates of proficiency in ac- counting were presented to Mrs. Betty Klish, Marie Damiani, Ger ard Bibeau and Robert Henderson.
 Certificates of progress in cole lege of commerce courses were presented to M arie Mancini Louis Mirabilio, Virginia Noonan, Rosaria Perillo, Madeline Maisto, Iren Morin, Mrs. Helen Cagno, MrS, EQlUn SLOluceLlSkl, OO1OEeS Galgota, Ursula Anderson, Ida Cagno, Mary Paravella, M r y Flaherty, Marie Flood, Agnes Link, Mikeleen Mantion, Kay Carroll, Ludwine Yarosis, Theresa Brad ley, Dorothy Moatz and John Milite.
 Universal typing pins were pre- sentet to Evelyn Hardwick, Mary Pruinik, Anne Walsh, Irene Lynch, Shirley Maloney, Marie F o d, Lima Bowling, Mary Maher, Eliza beth Lawlor and Agnes Link.
 The 120 word per minute Gregg medallists of the graduating class were Mrs. Anne Jeffries and Miss Mary Prusnik. Other members to receive the 120 gold pins were Marcella Mack and Lima Bowling.
 The 100 word per minute Gregg official pins were presented to Joyce Orser, Catherine Vensel, Elizabeth Lawlor, Ruth Jones and Mrs. Betty Klish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20

Don (Red) Barry and Helen Tal- bot, his leading lady in RepublicB Canyon City" have returned from Las Vegas, Nevada, where they sold $2,500, 900 in Victory Bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20

N2VV A44 VGAA0 NeSAA4 4kOA6AAs
 As is evident 1t will require com plement of truck drivers to man these vehicles and efforts to acquire volunteers is being made by the truck drivers union through its president. It is being urged that all who have such experiences contri- bute what time and effort they can to assure the success of this division of the campaign.
 At least 1000 volunteers are re- quired for the overall canvassing program and to date 1t has been announced that 800 have already signed up. By calling the Civilian Defense office at 4-09o9 1t is pos- sible to have ones name placed on the volunteer list. The principal i reason for desiring 90 many volull- teers is for the purpose of dividing the work more equitably SO that no great share of 1t will fall on few individuals.
 As reported Governor Raymond E. Baldwin has isued Q proclania- ton declaring next Wednesday, Oct, 27 @ half-holiday affecting stores, theaters, and like places, consider ed non-essential. The Governor has pointed out that without this con- tribution on the part of the people to the war campaign 1t may mean & detrimental curtailment of the operations of the nations steel mills.
 Waterbury's quota of 75o tons of scrap metal to be collected by the 27th Is a high one but not an un- attainable one 1t is pointed out by scrap salvage committee mem- bers. Its collection is @ tremendous job, but the city has not yet failed to meet all former demands put upon 1t by the war effort and 1t is felt that such e record will be maintained by the efforts in this particular drive.
 As reported trucks and workers will set out this Saturday, Oct. g to collect all scrap in front of resi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20
Recommends Building
 Line For Chase Ave.
Works Board Passes Resolution to Aldermen; Police Garage Area in Need of Improvements Says Chief

job but were broken down into unit prices covering individual types of construction necessary to complete the job.
 Other bids were those of the Larn- bo Construction Go. of Waterbury with Q bid approximating $S0O0; Ar- tonio Lambo of this city whose bid approximated $9000; and the B. M. Y. Construction Go. of Whethersfield with a bid of 96000.
 On recommendation of the water committee the board last night de- nied the request made at previous meeting by E. J. Babin of Fairlawn avenue that his water bill be abated. 8denie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20
USE ZONE NUMBERS
 REQUEST OFFIC ICTALS

Greater use of zone numbers in addressing mail here has been urged by postal officials who state the numbers aid considerably in hand ling of letters. It has been pointed out that 40 postal employees have entered the armed forces and use of the zone plan enables inexperinc. q workers to get out the mail speed. fly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20
SIGMA THY CLUB
 ARRANCES SOCIAL

The regular weekly meeting of the Sigma lily club was held last evening at the Central Branch. The meeting was called to order hy President Francis walsh. A social has been planned for next Wednes- day night and the committee for arrangements is Chairman Francis Walsh, Lee Newbury and Timothy Horgan. President walsh was elect~ ed captain of the Touch Football team. Clarence Tappih, high school teacher will be guest speaker at next weeks club meeting. Lee Newbury and William O'Brien were appointed to attend the Midland's District He Y Conference November 7th. Joe Meehan and Francis walsh were selected to work on the Club Cone stitution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20
Minister Moorehead | Is on Night Shift

Reverend J. Keith MOOrehead is the Minister of the Congregational Church at Morris and is really work ing on a round the clock schedule. Besides his ministerial duties, he is Chairman of numerous Emergency Defense Committees and still able to work a full third shift. He enjoys his work and finds his shOpmates a very cOngeniaI bunch; willing to answer his questions and offer a helping hand on new angles of his work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20
DEVITO CHOSEN BY
 BOYS CLUB GROUP

The Boys Club Service squad elected Bobby DeVito president at a meeting last night at the Cottage Place headquarters of the group. Vincent Catapono was elected vice president, and Al Vincintorto, sec- retary. Plans for the coming sea- son were also discussed.
 A meeting of the club will be held tonight in the Boys Club li- brary, following a movie program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20
MORE CANDIDATES
 NEEDED BY AIDES

Registration is still open for . Red Gross nurses aide day course to be conducted at Waterbury hos pital, according to an announce emnt by Mrs. Howard Hart, chair man of the local service. Mrs. Har- old Schofield will be ! structor of the new class. More than 100 wo- men have registered for night class es which will be started here Short- ly, 1t was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20
More Trucks Needed
 In Scrap Collections
40 Trucks Pledged Local Committee; 1000 VOIun-
 teers Being Recruited for General "Cleanup"

To date 40 trucks have been contributed to the cam paign to collect all available scrap metal in Waterbury by October 27, next Wednesday, so reports Frank Lyman
 more similar trucks will be required to do justice by the efforts being made MT. Lyman being assisted by Peter Lasas of the Lasas Motor Lines in attempt to acquire the necessary fleet of trucks for the purpose of canvassng the cys streets Many of the citys trucks will partci-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-20
LITHUANIAN UNIT
 SURPRISES QUOTA

Local members of the Association of Lithuanian Workers, Inc, have surpassed the quota of $2,600 as- signed here in the organizations national Buy-A-Bomber campaign, it was reported today. The drive for $l75, 900 worth of defense bonds purchases will close Jan. g.