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Evening star., 1944-08-20
S6,882 Contract LET
For Street Work in
Arlington County
Improvements Slated
To Stort in 30 Duys;
Zonine Appeals Studied

The Arlington County Board yes
terday awarded contract to Nc
Guire 6z Rolfe Co., amounting to
$6,882 for construction of curb, gut
ter and sidewalk on Sixth street
south, between Glebe road and
Quincy street south. Work is
scheduled to start in approximately
80 days.
The board also considered five re-
Zoning applications. One was
granted, one granted with reserva-
tions, two denied and one continued.
In the petition Of DR.. C. Kenneth
Francis, the southern $50 feet of
the tract located in the 1000 block
of Fort Myer drive was withdrawn
and the balance was rezoned from
general commercial to light manu-
featuring.
The board also granted the appn-
cation Of the Hydraulic-Press Brick
90. to rezone from residential apart
ment to heavy manufacturing, prop
erty located in the 1000 through the
1900 blocks of jefferson Davis high
way.
Application Denied.
Applications to rezone property at
2l02 Lincoln street north from resi-
Dental apartment to general COM
mercial and a f1ve-acre tract at 2034
Glebe road north from one-family
residential to residential apartment
were denied by the board.
In the request for the rezoning of
the southern $50 feet by the full
width Of property located in the
1900 block of Nelson street North,
extended, from light manufactur-
ing to heavy manufacturing, and
also for a zoning change from two
family residential to heavy manu-
featuring in the same block, the
board granted continuance at the
applicants request until September
16.
A request by Louise S. Bowie for
a use permit to operate a day nurs-
cry for u children of preschool age
at 5O05 Fifteenth street North, was
continued until September 80.
Right Of Way Transferred.
The board also authorized the
transfer of 50-foot right of way on
Glebe road from jefferson Davis
highway to the intersection of Old
Glebe road to the State Highway
Department to facilitate the widen
ing and strengthening of Glebe road.
The transfer was made on the con-
dition that where land is not to
be used for highway purposes it
will be returned to the abutting
landowners.
A. T. Lundberg, county water SUI
perintendent, reported bids will be
taken for the standpipe at Fair
nngton. August "a, and on the &c.
inch main from the Dalecarlia res
ervoir across Chain Bridge, August
Is. AS result, the board adjourned
yesterdays meeting until August 26
In order that approvals NAV be
made on both projects at the same
time.
The board also authorized ex-
penditures for the last two weeks
amounting to s216,32O.26, including
payroll of S33,5452 20 and s13e. .207
for water consumed by the county
from June /, 1912, to June 3o 1aAd
Evening star., 1944-08-20
|. R. Willis, Mary|ander,
Heads EIks Association
BY the Associated Pres.

by the Associated Press.
SALISBURY, Md, Aug. ID
Ray Willis of Easton was elected
president OF the Maryland, Della
ware and District Of Columbia Elks
Association today at the final ses-
sion of the organizations two-day
convention here.
Mr.. Willis succeeded John E
France of Hagerstown.
Other officers chosen included
Mike Fahey, Havre de Grace, first
vice president; Frank w. Coulbourn
Salisbury, second vice president:
Ambrose Durkin. Washington, third
vice president; S. E. Evans, Balti-
more, fourth vice president; A. Guy
Miller, Annapolis, secretary, and Ed
ward Ricketts,, Towson, treasurer.
The meritorious award for special
fraternal and patriotic work &C.
complished by Elks chapters during
the last year went jointly to the
Easton and Washington lodges.
Evening star., 1944-08-20

getting acquainted with the Days
other pets, Dixie" fox terrier
and Jimmie" a bulldog. After a
suspicious start the three became
rather friendly.
Josie" spends much of her time
riding on Dixie's back and, in ap-
probation, helping keep the dog
free of insects that molest CANNES
in summertime. She doesn't pay
too much attention to Jimmie.
Mr.. Day. who already has refused
an offer of $40 for his new pet, keeps
her in 4-foot square cage, designed
especially for Josie" and intends to
keep her permanently. The little
animal, who goes around looking
like an August fur sale, definitely
isn't going to end her career as a
coat collar for milady If Mr.. Day
can prevent IL.
Evening star., 1944-08-20
Pennsylvania Named
To Fill Vacancy al
0xon Hill School
WestmoreIond County
Man to Take Post
Vacated by Transfers

Appointment Of william s
Schmidt, principal Of Manor High
School, Westmoreland County, Pa.
to head the Oxon Hill High School
was announced yesterday by William
M. Brish, assistant superintendent o1
Prince Georges County schools.
At the same time Mr.. Brish an.
nounced that Truman S. Klein, who
resigned about three weeks ago a.
principal of Bladensburg High
School after Parent-Teacher Asso.
Citations In the area had criticized
his administration, has been as.
signed to teach mathematics al
Maryland Park High School.
Mr.. Schmidt received his master:
degree at Columbia University anc
has been supervising principal oi
Westmoreland County schools fol
the past 10 years. He is So years
old.
Shifted From Oxon Hill.
The new Oxon Hill High School
principal will succeed John p
Speicher. who has been named to
replace Paul c. Barnhart, Greenbelt
High principal Mr.. Barnhart will
succeed Mr.. Klein at BladensburR
High.
Mr. Brish said classes in all
county schools will reopen Septem-
Der IL. A meeting Of all county
teachers will be held at $50 am.
September 6. in Bladensburg High
School. The following day prin-
cipals will meet their faculties In
the various schools. Pupils are
scheduled to register September q
and will remain as long as neces-
sary.
The total school enrolment in the
county Is approximately 10000, ac-
cording to Mr.. Brish. He added
that the school system has had an
average increase in enrolment of
500 pupils during each OF the last
20 years and that he expected a sim
liar increase this year.
Declaring the teacher situation in
the county IS practically under con-
troll" Mr.. Brish said there are still
a lew vacancies in physical educa-
ton, science, industrial arts and
home economics.
Hope to Fill Vacancies
If we can't get teachers In these
subjects" Mr.. Brish asserted, I'VE
intend to employ social study teach
ers and substitute extra social study
classes for subjects in which there
are no teachers. We hope, however,
to have these vacancies filled by
the opening of school,"
Although many elementary school
teachers had refused to sign con-
tracts for the coming year, thus
giving rise to the fear that some
schools might remain closed. Mr..
Brish emphasized that most of the
vacancies have been filled. He add
ed that under present conditions no
school will fail to reopen because
Of a teacher shortage.
Evening star., 1944-08-20
Library Circulation Coins

Miss Margaret Edwards, county
librarian. reports that during July
the Fairfax County Public Library
placed 1881 books in circulation, an
increase OF 542 over the preceding
month, and 1886 over the same pe-
riod last year. The bookmobile
travelled 585 miles In distributing
books to various sections Of the
county.
Evening star., 1944-08-20

A young raccoon that answers to
the name of &c. I. Josie" is George
towns latest celebrity, and any eve
ming she can be seen strolling along
the tow-path of the old Georgetown
canal, on a red leash and harness,
with her master, Werner Day, 1895
Thirty-f1r street NV.
About two months ago a couple of
boys walked into the grocery at
Twenty-flrst and K streets NV,
where Mr.. Day is employed, and re-
ported seeing a strange animal
crawling along a neighboring roof
Mr.. Day investigated and returned
with squirming baby coon.
He and Mrs. Day fed Josie" from
. baby bottle until she put on a
little weight and size. The animal,
meanwhile. was becoming accus-
toned to her new surroundings and
Evening star., 1944-08-20
Hunting License Sales
Net Maryland $l6o,431
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 1o.-State
Game Warden E, Lee LeCompte re-
ported today that revenue from sale
OF hunting licenses in Maryland for
the fiscal year 1884 totaled $780,
431, compared to $85,098 during the
preceding year.
The previous period was shortened
to nine months by a General As
sembly enactment which shifted the
fiscal year from October 1-Septem-
Der 80 to July l-June 30. Mr.. Le-
Compte said.
Evening star., 1944-08-20

SOUTH PORTLAND, Me-, Aug
10 R.-A Liberty ship named in
honor Of William Lyon Phelps,
Yale professor for Al years, literary
critic and lecturer, will be launched
August "a from New England Ship
building Corp. ways. Mrs. William
Fogg Osgood Of Belmont, Mass, Mr..
Phelps niece, will sponsor the ves-
Evening star., 1944-08-20
Clarendon Rebekuhs to Meet

The Clarendon Rebekah Lodge,
No. 2S. will meet at 8 pm. Thursday
At the Lyon Park Community House,
Pershing drive and North Fillmore
street, Arlington.
Evening star., 1944-08-20
Ship Named for Phelps

The public is invited to attend the
meeting Wednesday.
Evening star., 1944-08-20

ACGOn OIBeQ Dy O0f0en.
Gov. Darden, in discussing the
situation at q meeting in Alexan-
dria last summer, said that it would
take at least Is years for the State
to provide adequate facilities, and
advised the communities to accept
the responsibility locally. There are
no State or Federal funds available,
1t has been determined, although
the State will provide q subsidy
Of approximately Is cents q day per
patient.
The approximate number Of beds
needed In the Northern Virginia
area Is placed at 1873, but since some
State facilities are available, it has
been determined that 100 beds
should be provided in the proposed
sanatorium.
Based on Mr.. Saunders plans.
the most has been estimated at
$2S5, 900 for a 100-bed institution.
with maintenance figured at $3.50
to - per day per patient.
The associations propose that
patients who are financially able
should meet the maintenance cost.
With the city or county meeting the
cost for INDECENT patients certified
by the local Department Of Public
Welfare and the sanitorium board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30

sociations 250,000 collars in gate re- ceipts. This might seem high price for any football game but to the lucky fan who was able to get tickets for this tilt, it will be well worth 1t.
 If the Navy is able to use Bobby Jenkins that stellar backfield man who has been the backbone of the Midshipmen ground offensive all season in coordination with Hal Hamberg, the boy with the rubber arm and piston like legs, plus their superior line, they have a betetr thar fifty-f fifty chance to halt the powerful Cadet juggernaut. But in figuring these boys into powerful Naval offensive Commander Oscar (Sweede) Hagberg, Navy Coach, has to also remold his defense system to cope with the fast moving decep- ticn of the Army backfield and the T formation. Don Whitmore, NEA All-American tackle will be the backbone of the Naval defense.
 While up at West Point, Col. Earl (ReO Blaik, the 44rmy mentor has had his board of strategy hard at 1t in an attempt to figure out the Navy's defense and a way to crack 1t in its weakest spot. As yet the results of this battle of expert against expert have not been deter mined, and will not be until the two squads meet in combat on the field on Saturday. But when the writer locks at the material on hand in both camps it seer,S pretty sure that the Army has a slight edge over the future Admirals. Of course the req son for this being that we were al- ways ready and sometimes too will- irg to rate a team with good offen- sive material over a team with a fullproof defense. But in this case they both have little bit of each and your writer would from his ob- servations like to conclude that the Army has the best of it and should win by 13 points. Of course upsets are possible and if one should de- velop out ef Saturdays game. I'll just crawl into a hole and wait for next season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30
Violent Roy Vs Lounnon Toniqht

Boston, Nov 30- CUP) Elmer (Violent) Ray of Los Angeles, a heavyweight prospect who expects to be knocking on Joe Louis door in postwar days. battles rugged Earl Louman of Detroit tonight in the feature bout of a quartet of 10 rounderS to be staged at Mechanics building by the Callahan A. c.
 The violent one, who modestly bills himself as the west coast flame thrower,' will be seeking his Fist knockout in 2 fights.
 To date, Ray has smashed and slaShed his way across the country spending an average of eight min- utes in the ring with his motley col- lection of opponents. His longest fight was with Jack Marshall of Dsllas, Tex, who lasted eight rounds. His shortest was a week ago in Chicago when h edumped the South American flash Claudio Villar to the canvas in S5 seconds.
 Curiously, the Chicago engage ment caused more than a little gos- sip in boxing circles. Ray was to have boxed an exhibition with Joe Louis but the champion declined, contending that Ray knew too much about fighting and too little about exhibitions and that he'd prefer such a tete-a-tete to be for large chunk of cash at !. more favorable date.
 Against Louman tonight Ray will be favored to win but if it's by the knockout route it will be the sur- prise of the year. Louman is a tough campaigner who never has been on the canvas as a pro and only once off his pins in amateur competition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30
Girls l. R. 4. Pin
 Matches Toniqht

The I. R. A. Girls Bowling League, now in its twelfth week of play saw 8 newcomer to the high singles records step into the lineup for the week when Bernice Knick- erbocker of the Scovill E. R. A. hit 124 while Nellie Cone of Benrus and Margaret Bunce of Noera still share the seasons singles record to date with 143.
 Jean Ostroski of Scovill and Ber- nice Knickerbocker also of Scovill E. R. A. hold the weeks high triples record with 348 and 343 respectively while Margaret Bunce of Noera still holds the season record to date of S87.
 We'll Done
 Scovill E. R. A. again took the weeks high total team games when she hit 1897 while Oakville Pin Go. followed her with 1432, and they share the honors also for high sim gle team games with 547 and 539 respectively. Scov:ll E. R. A. and U. S. Rubber still hold top honors for the seasons high total team games to date with 1919, while Ben run for the eighth week in success sion has maintained the high team games season record to date with 58S.
 Tonight's schedule will see action between: Noera vs Mattatuck; Wa terbury Companies vs U. s. Rubber Scovill Mfg. Go. vs Oakivlle: Ben- rus Watch vs Chase; Waterbury Tool vs Waterbury Mfg. and French Mfg. vS Chase Metal Works,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30
This Sporting
 World
This And That
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Local SHARPIES are quoting 7-1O on the Army-Navy football game Saturday meaning that, if you wish to back the favored West Point Cadets over the Navy MiddieS Sat- urday, with your coin of the realm, you must give "the book' 10 points before the kickoff; or, if you will take Navy, you get 2 points and a sly smile. .. Ardy Guilbault's eagle two on the first hole at Waterbury Country Club the other day, was a much more difficult shot that 8 hole in one on the short eighth or twelfth holes. For one thing, the first hole at COW measures more than 400 yards and there's a ditch crossing the fairway to catch badly played second shots. Torrington's Johnny York, standout swimmer and former high school basketball player is missing in action in France. After a U. s. Navy medicaf fdischarge, he enlisted with the Canadian Army for more action, went overseas as volunteer. His brother Andy, play ed with Waterbury Tool in last nights IRA basketball headliner at thu. "Y", scoring II points. Bill Tatos 188 single Tuesday night for Metro Cleaners in the Mercantile, gave the local woolchucks something to talk about.
 Vv,-vV
 Rev, John Sullivan's StS. Peter and Paul combination volleyball- basketball squad was subdued in no uncertain fashion Monday night at Anderson gym, accord ing to police reports; from 8 team explained by Joe (Fine Day) Cav- anaugh and including "Jingles' Donahue, John Meaney, Sgt. Charles (victor the Trapper) Mo- Weeney and other FLATFEET. Rev. Sullivan's outfit were 17-15 victims in basketball and 21-3 short-enders in volleyball. Patrol man Donahue has promised IS page POEM relating relative to the reverend and his mates, which will be read during the intermis- S1O11 dU LI1C 1O11CC1IlCA1o odAAS ACAO February. '. Touch football has has caught on well with local gram llar schools and will prepare some fine high school grid talent for the future; particularly for wardpassers. A Naugatuck fan at the Crosby -Wilby football game has some harsh things to say about the local athletic associa- tions of the high schools, request ing that they be printed; but he must first back up his charges with HIS NAME, and address, which will or will not be used, ac- cording to his wishes. Board of Education is going to get report oil better care for injured play CTS during games played by high school teams in Waterbury. Re- suit may be a doctor for EACH team, to be present from kickoff to final whistle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30
.Hi-Y FootboII

Last night tn eKarra Hi-Y and Aristan, 8 new club clashed for the first time in the lily Touch Foot ball game with the Kara winning hard fought victory 26-le. at the Central XMCA.
 In the first quarter Kara gained l3 points with Ariston 2. Tn the second quarter Aristan ran up more points holding the Karar to l3 and tying the score. In the thrid quarter both clubs gained 6 more points making 10 ell. Tn the last quarter Kara fought hard and held her ground gaining 6 more points and holding the Aristan to ie thus winning the game.
 In the Kara Club. outstanding play was made by Tom Rosa, Math- thew Koch and c. gasso.
 Tho new Club had in its lineup: Havican, Miller, White, Malvey, Brennan, Pickett and scholar. Tonieht's game at o;5o Wlll Dc Delta 70 Mpellcns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30
Buffalo Leads
BY UNITED PRESS

The Buffalo Bisons heightened their lead in the Eastern Division of the American League Hockey race last night by edging the Providence Reds { to 3, coming from behind with three laSt-period goals to gain the triumph.
 In the other half of the league the Cleveland Barons kept the Pitts burgh Hornets from regaining un- disputed possession of the top spot in the Western Division by stopping the Hornets, to 3.
 Providence took an early lead against the Bisons, scoring three times before Buffalo found the range. A late second-period score, however, started the BiSons on their way and the winning counter came in the last 20 seconds of play, break ing a S-to-3 tie.
 Cleveland opened with three goal first period and added double counters in the other two to swamp the Hornets, who set the early sea- son pace in the circuit to get first place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30
Dodds Delighted About SWede Stars

Boston, Nov. 29-(UP)-Gn Dodds of Boston, Americas No. miller said today he was delighted to learn that Gunder Hagg and Haakon Lidman of Sweden were coming to the United States for the indoor track season but that he would not be sure until late next month whether he would complete against them.
 Dodd's duels with Hagg two years ago in series of special mile races in the United States were feature track events of the decade.
 T won't be able to say until late in December whether I'll be in the indoor competition this year" Dodds said. T finish my theological studies in January. I really feet that I should begin my preaching
 Dodds said that he already had been working out and had run in several cross-country meets. He said that he will continue working out and probably would be ready for the Indoor season-if he chooses to com pete-soon after the first of the year.
 Tt will take me about five or six weeks to get in shape" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30
Ice EoIIies At New Haven Mondoy

They've dusted off the stand ing Room Only" signs for the Sat- urday afternoon and night and Sunday night performances of the Ice Follies at the New Haven Are- no next week. This brilliant dis play Of ice athletics set to music, . record breaking hit in its Hollywood premier and at all stops coming East, bids fair to continue the are tistics and box office triumphs in New Haoven.
 The Foilies will open next Mon- day night, December (, and for that night. and the three nights foilow- ing, through Thursday, there are still tickets available at the con- plete price range. PasteboaTds are limited for Friday and Sunday nights. And, as mentioned before, Saturday afternoon and night. and Sunday nltarnQun, aEe cold out,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30
BEST BETS THIS WEEK
PRO FOOTBALL, SUNDAY DECEMBER 3RD:
B. w. Tinker "Touch" {" Football Champs

Berlin W. Tinker grammar school touch football team, coached by Rev. Paul Rivard won the first championship of the sport, played in the city for the past several weeks under auspices of the Park Department. In a title game, played yesterday at the municipal stadium under poor football conditions, Graziano of Tinker caught IS yard pass from DeiVto to score 8 touch down, and eventual 6-2 victory over Sprague of Waterville. Sprague players charged that Graziano was touched by a defensive player, after he caught the pass; but they were over-ruled by Referees Paul Barone and Al Napoli. Margiota scored a two point safety for Sprague when he touched DeiVto behind the goal line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30

mont, Pa, at the Garden, Jan. i2.
 Bivins, Baksi. Mauriello and Oma are considered the Big Four among civilian heavies right now; although an impressive win tonight may elevate Elmer Ray into their select circle. Arturo Godoy of Chile who fought Louis for the title twice, is expected to return to the United States in January.
 Veteran Lou Nova. once victim of Louis. recently took c new mAn- ager, Jimmy Johnston, whom he hopes can guide him back to . title shot. southpaw Melio Bettina, for mer light heavy champ, Is stlll in the army but he obtains . leave now and then to campaign as c heavyweight. Many other lesser- known heavies, like Larry Lane of Paterson, N. q, and Johnny Flynn of Rochester, ", Y,, are aharpen- ina their Weancna
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-30
Taft Hoopsters
 Book IA Games

Watertown, Conn.,, November 30. - The Taft School Basketball team will open its schedule when it meets Watertown High School Friday afternoon in the High school gymnasium at 2:30. The team has a fourteen game scredule with two games before the Christmas vaca- ton. It's first game in January will be a return game on the home court with the Indians. Last year, the Taft team defeated Watertown two out of three games.
 Coach Rod Beebe has three letter men from last years team as a nucleus for this years lineup: Cap tain John Geupel of Indianapolis one of the highest scorers in the State of Connecticut last year, John Carson and Erskine Ingram. Also returning from last years squad and Jayvee team are Tom McDonald of Waterbury, Allard, Demmon, Fair child and Munson. There are Sev- eral new prospects that may see action this year including Roger O4 &NCW A4dbOAAy @AASAAAP- son and Sued.
 Schedule December
 1-Watertown H. S. t3JV at
 WatertoWn.
 6-Cheshire at home. January
 1O-Watertown H. s. (6EJV) at home.
 13-Leavenworth (8JV) at Wilby
 H. S. Gym.
 17-Choate at Wallingford.
 20-Wilby H. S., at home.
 M-Kent. at home.
 27-CroSby H. s. (& Jv) at home. 31-Kent at Kent. February
 3-Cheshire at Cheshire
 6-Choate at home.
 14-Wilby at Waterbury.
 17-LoomiS (pending)
 24-CroSby (8SJV) at Waterbury.