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1 a 7 Tin ptt'l adltti a TiiunsDAY Monrrnrc HAHCR 1 01 Afiica, tv.o o.ic.'i, II Percy L. Atherton, DEATHS Moments by tiffy Ell. C. E. BULL DIES; J.

T. MOORE DIES; of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Joepn Bailey, of Salisbury, and four grandchildren. OH R. J.

MHO. DIES IT HOME HERE EX-PENNA. BARKER HERE'S VALUE! I 'r OMWlTrT PRIVATE BATH AND RADIO 2 Aanins. I. Acklry, Myers T.

Anderson, l.ldle Mc-1 iirlanrt Annie V. ItlshinK. Henry K. Hnyle, Mayme Chew. hurles K.

rami). Hurry V. Crense, Kmma M. Jleherea R. leaem.

liatlsryn O. Ve t'lyne. Marsia-et Itonihiie. Marie A. Farlev-Bosher, Caroline M.

Feigner, Sadi Knsinfrer, Horace A. ranrid, eronlea L. olden. Joseph M. Hale.

William H. Haines. Joseph tw. Helfrirk. Margaret Hendrieks, Mary B.

Henn, Florence M. Uervey, Kuxene 1-'. Hotfmeiaier, Kath. Johnston. Joneiih O.

Kaufman. Vetta Kelly. KnslBn John V. Kelly. men M.J).

Kerr. John A. fl. KilHbr, l.ola Knopf. Lillian I.elirr, Joftri.lilne miilir, Atiora Mary Lewis, eor(fe A Met ahe.

Kllen M. Kosr MeUerniutt. John T. Mef.rory, Joteill E. h-iies Mr.N'eill.

l)r. Robert 1 ieorKe Mellon. Thomii J. Sidney Murphy. James O.

lell. Ixillis Orteea. Slaraaret lelersn. Anna tjuillln. Mary Arthur Itut lurforil.

Thomas Santoro. Joseph B. Sehenfele. B. I'.

Seiirlver. Kooert F. Beriha C. Smedley. KHz.

K. Bridget K. Snyder. Sarah St. Clair.

Ina Strelil, IIrry Sweeney. Franris J. Thee. Niehflas W. Thompson, Amel.a C.

'1'ottrup. oie Toft Townsend. Kdward Turner. Albert K. Tvas, Josepii Van Winkle.

Marg't. Wnhl. Clnrn M. Ward. Jsmir J.

Wenvrr. Annte Wehtt, Cltirit Welkrl, 4'lutrlcn Wlilllle. I tun Uhllelev. ICitchel It. iris Mile Vrrgrr.

SINGLE' TO 3 6 00 DOUBLE Dr. Robert J. McNeill, who had practiced medicine in Germantown for 43 years, died yesterday in his home at 19 W. Walnut lane. He was 66.

Born in Germantown, Dr. McNeill was graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in 1991. He was a Mason and a member of the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia County Homeopathic Societies. He is suivived by his wife, Mrs. Jane Ltizateth McNeill; four sons, Dr.

Robert J. McNeill, A. Mason McNeill, Charles Reid McNeill and Edwaro Allen McNeill, all lieu-tennnt? In the Navy; a daughter, Mrs Craig Swceton; two brothers, Dr. Charier. McNeill, of Erie, and Rev Joseph McNeill, a missionary in TO HELD MASONIC POST Rev.

Clarence Ernest Ball, Episcopal clergyman and former national Masonic chaplain, died Tuesday at his home, 26 N. Linden Aldan. He as 39. Before coming to Philadelphia in 1913 Mr. Ball served as assistant rector of St.

John's Church, Norris-town, and had held pastorates In Lebanon, Seaford, and Alexandria, Va. Illness prevented him from assuming the duties of a full rector here, but he filled temporary vacancies in many Episcopal churches. He wa.s national Masonic chaplain until 1911 nnd one of the oldest Episcopal ministers In the city. He served as priest-in-charge of the Cathedral Church of Christ. Roxborough, from November.

1933. to December, 1943. He is survived by his wife, Ada and two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Fowler and Miss Ada Ball. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10.30 A.

M. from St. John's Church with burial In Arlington Cemetery. Aiownodaiion lot 1000 gttui AT RADIO CITY IN TlwS SQUAKI CHESTERFIELD 130 Wst 49th Street, New York RIIF fOK Illt'STRATfD BOOKIIT J. Turner Moore, former president of the eastern group of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, was found dead in his hotel room at San Antonio, yesterday.

Mr. Moore, who was 65, lived at Wernersville, Pa. He was believed to have suffered a heart attack. RETIRED 6 WEEKS AGO Six weeks ago he retired due to poor health as the president of the Berks County Trust Co. of Reading.

He had pone to Florida and then to Texas after recovering from a previous heart attack at a Reading hospital. lnpc active in business and banking affairs at Reading, Mr. Moore was president of the Reading Battery Co. and the Reading Steel Casting Co. 2 SON'S IN ARMY A son.

Major J. Turner Moore, is stationed with the Army Air Forces in Florida, while another son. Lieutenant Frederick McCormack Turner, is with the Army in California. He also is survived by his wife, Leonora, and two daughters. Mrs.

Marguerite Sheridan, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Martha Reedy, of Reading. Composer, Dies Special to The Inquirer ATLANTIC CITY, March 8. Percy Lee Atherton, of Boston, composer, clubman and member of a prominent New England family, died here tonight at his winter home, Oxford, ave. and the Boardwalk, following a heart attack.

He was 72. A graduate of Harvard University in 1893, he studied extensively abroad before launching a musical career which was marked by the composition of two musical comedies, scores of orchestral numbers, and more than 100 songs. He was a member of clubs in Boston, New York and Washington, and from 1929 to 1932 served as acting chief of the music division of the Library of Congress. Surviving are a Mster-ln-Uw, Mm. Frederic Atherton, of Boston, and several cousins, including Ray Atherton.

present U. 6. Minister to Canada. Funeral services and burial will take place In Boston on Monday. William W.

Moore I William W. Moore, an attorney for 44 years, and owner of an Oak Lane apartment building, died Tuesday at his home, 6740 Old York road. He was 66. Mr. Moore was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900.

He was the builder and owner of the Moreland Apartment House, Broad st. and 65th Oak Lane, and for the past 18 months was connected with the firm of Haskin and Sells, certified public accountant. He was past master of the Richard Vaux Lodge, No. 384, Free Accepted Masons. He is survived by his wife, Edith D.

Moore. Private funeral service will be held at 3316 N. Broad st. at 2 P. M.

Saturday. Death Notlrrs At penr on I'nsT 29) nv7TLn 13 FIJI Oi i cdl wi ITU "We mutt a be concentrating on the same thought a Manhattan made with Calvert Reserve!" LJ i Concentrate on this recipe: tweet vermouth, i dry vermouth, Calvert Rtserve, dash withmaraschino cherry. In these days of -whiskey shortage you'll find Calvert Reserve is more than ever "the choicest whiskey you candrink or serve" I When'Victory comti, there will again be enough Smith Bros. Cough Drops to satisfy everybody. Now buy only what you need to sooth coughs du to colds.

Smith Uros. Black or Msnthol-sUU 5. of bitters. Stir well with ice (don't shake) strain and serve George P. Aarons, Film Counsel, Dies George Phincas Aarons, of 2601 Parkway, counsel for the Motion Picture Theater Owners of America, here, died yesterday in Presbyterian Hospital.

Ho wa.s 58. Mr. Aarons maintained an office at 13th and Vine the hub of motion picture distributors in this city. He wa.s a uraduale of Central High School and the University of Pennsylvania. Ho is survived by his wire, Madeline; a brother.

Horace, and a sister, Itachncl. Kerviee will be held at '20m N. Broad st. at 2 P. M.

Sunday. Burial will be in Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Calvert tia ditlillett only war alcohol nine October 8, 191,2. Colv.rl Y.

C. Blndd WhUksyi 86.8 Proof 63 Grain Nsurral Spirits. nimM Milton Cray Funeral services were held in Pottstown on Tuesday for Milton Gray, former who died in Memphis, last Friday after an extended Illness. Ho was 56. Mr.

Gray was associated with the James A. Hermlston asphalt James H. Maloney Dies at Age of 80 Funeral services for James II. Maloney, former official of the Southwark Foundry As Machine will be conducted Saturday at 2 P. at 2428 N.

Broad St. He was 80. Mr. Maloney. who lived at 1342 W.

Westmoreland died late yesterday after a brief illness at the home of his daughter, Mis. Vernon 1). Cox, at 4931 Pulaski Gennnntown. In recent years Mr. Maloney wa3 active in the real estate and operative building business.

He was a partner in the Marshall-Maloney and later was associated with his son-in-law, Vernon D. Cox, at 1530 Chestnut st. He was a member of the Artisans, Masons and was a Shriner. In addition to Mrs. Cox he is survived by three grandchildren.

TUBE cough Dno9SisLii-y' In Co-operation with the conomic Stabilization Program WHATS SPEND-LEAST, WHITEY A NEW MUTUAL-ASSISTANCE James B. Fretz James B. Fretz, lumber, coal and building supplies dealer of Doyles-town, died in Abington Memorial Hospital yesterday after an illness of three months. He was 4G. At the time of his death he was president of the Doylestown Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Doylestown.

He was a past commander of the Doylestown Post, American Legion. He served In the Navy in the first World War. He was a member of Lu Lu Temple, Phila dclphia; Doylestown Masonic Order, Moose and the Doylestown Maen-nerchor Society, and the Presbyterian Church. The survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edythe W.

Fretz, his mother, Mrs. Carrie D. Fretz, Doylestown; two sisters, Mrs. Martin M. Hibbs, Morrisville, and Miss Dorothy Fretz, a teacher in the Philadelphia public schools.

ioo bit! and whoever SPENDS THE LEAST MONEY who eovs tt3 UNNECESSARY THINOS-POCS THE MOST TO tlCtt OEAl? i INFLATION v. ft CI 1 Kin UT A KT NINTH EIGHTH PHILADELPHIA'S 17fh Educational Week for the Blind THf GIMIIL AUDITORIUM FIFTH FLOOR CHESTNUT Today's Program Sponsored by the CONGREGATIONAL, THE FRIENDS, THE MORAVIAN, THE UNITARIAN. AND THE UNIVERSALIST CHURCHES, AND THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF THE PHILADELPHIA ETHICAL SOCIETY. Honorary Chairman, MR, ELLIS G1MBEL Chairmen Miss Anna Clauder, Moravian Miss Mary Mason, Unitarian Mrs. Oscar S.

Nelson, Unitarian Mrs. D. S. Paterson, Universalist Mrs. Edmund 11.

Spaeth, Unitarian Mrs. Alfred G. Steer, Friends Mrs. Charles Suplee, Friends Mrs. O.

S. Thomson, Ethical Society Mrs. Andrew Weakley, Universalist Mrs. Edwin Wilson, Congregational 11:30 A. M.

Grectittpx From the sponsoring croup, ly Mr. Harman M. Gehr, Special (Incuts: Mr. Enoch ester, Philadelphia Lighthouse for the Blind. Mr.

A. G. Cowjrill, Penna. Institution for the Instruction of the Blind. Mr.

Georpe F. Myer, Director New Jersey Commission for the Blind. 1 to 2 P. M. Luncheon Music; Miss Fay Linn, Pianist; Miss Irma Rutherford, Soprano; Mr.

Ray Smyth, Pianist. 2:15 P. M. "Good Eyesight for Children," by Dr. Blanche M.

Kelly. 3:00 P. M. "Afternoon Callers" a playlet which deals with the early stages of blinding conditions and what to do about them. concern in this city, before transferring to Memphis about 15 years ago.

He was a native Philadelphian and was educated in this city. He is survived by Ifis wife, Mrs. Estelle Gray; a son, Milton, who is in the U. S. Navy; a daughter.

Mrs. Louise Wikstiom, wife of a Stockholm, Sweden, banker; four brothers, Harry J. and Delbert both of Philadelphia, and William J. nnd Earl both of St. Units.

and a slater, Mr, Ingalls, of Portland, Me, Franklin li. Davis Franklin B. Davis, of 236 Brook-line boulevard. Upper Darby, a building contractor, died Tuesday in Presbyterian Hospital. He was 76.

Mr. Davis, whose offices are at 240 N. 16th was a former treasurer of the Pennsylvania Bible Institute, and a member of the Carpenters Company. Surviving are one daughter, Catharine, and five sons, Franklin Gilbert Raymond L. Marshall E.

and Elwood T. Davis. Funeral services will be held at 2 P. M. tomorrow at Grace Chapel, Eagle and Darby roads, with burial in Arlington Cemetery.

Norton Ccrson Funeral services will be held today at 1 P. M. at 008 Pine St. for Norton Gerson. father of Samuel N.

Ger-son. former Olympic and University of Pennsylvania wrestler, who died yesterday at his home, 6516 N. Smedley st. He was 88. Besides Samuel, Mr.

Gerson is also survived by four other sons; Jacob Benjamin, Abraham and William, and two daughters, Mrs. Esther Flexir and Mrs. Leah Roitburd. Burial will be in Har Zion Cemetery. Arthur Read Lenten Services At Noon Hour Areh St.

Methodist Church, Broad and Arch Rev. Dr. G. E. Thomas, 12.15.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew, St. Stephen's Church, 10th st. above Chestnut, Very Rev. Kirk B.

O'Fer-rall, of Detroit, 12.30. Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th st. and the Parkway, Mass, 12.05. Christ Church, 2d st.

above Market, Rt. Kev. J. Thomas Ileis-tand, Bishop of Harrisburjr. 12.25.

Church of the Jesu, 18th and Stiles Mass, 12.05. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19th and Walnut Intercessions, 12, Holy Communion, 12.15. Church of St. John the Evangelist, 21 S. 13th Instruction and Benediction, 12.10.

St. Augustine's Church, 4th and Vine Mass, 12.05. St. Francis de Sales Church, 47th st. and Springfield Mass, 12.05, St.

Gregory's Church, 52d and Media Mass, 12.05. St. Joseph's Church, 321 VVllling's Alley, Mass, 12.05. St. Mark's Church, Locust st.

near 16th, Holy Eucharist, 12.10, Rey. Francis B. Roseboro, 12.35. St. Mary's Church, 262 S.

4th Mass, 12.05. St. Patrick's Church, 20th and Locust Mass, 12.05. YOUR MONEY WIU BUY MORE IP YOO LET IT OROW, SO INVEST (T i NOW IN WAR BONDS, INSURANCE, AND THE SAVINGS BANK 1 RlfrHT.PAL... AND TH6 VALUE Of OUR DOLLARS WONT GO DOWN.

wc'll ALL WIN i rr: if there ARE fEVVER 8UYERSFOR SCARCE GOODS, PRICES won't jhoot op. eH? Arthur Read, construction engineer and amateur floriculturist, died Tuesday In Hahnemann Hospital. He lived at 438 Carpenter lane, dermantown. Mr. Head, who was in charge of construction for Robert Killough, housing developer, took many prizes at flower shows with his dahlias and chrysanthemums.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine; a son, Arthur, and a daughter, Eleanor. Funeral services will be held at 2 P. M. tomorrow from 34 W. Coulter 6t.

'r V-ffri 1 5 1 fl a1 Tjrr CARSXURS White Seal NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION IMVIST, YOUNG MAN 26 This Contrbvfea' by I I CEILINO PtlCIb 4-5 Pt. SI. 59 CarSTAIRS White Seal Joseph G. Haines Funeral services will be held at 2 P. M.

Friday from 6925 Frankford ave. forJoscph G. Haines, who died Sunday at Philadelphia General Hospital. He was 75. Mr.

Haines, who lived at 4009 Tyson was chief engineer at the hospital for 27 years. He is survived by his wife. Anna, and a daughter, Mrs. Naomi Sherlock. Burial will be in East Cedar Hill Cemetery.

ft wye 9-trtn is ji tmt -Crl memoes ic Dr. Thomas Nicholson 'T. VERNON, March 8 (A, Dr. Thomas Nicholson, a former president of the Anti-Saloon League of America and retired Methodist Bishop, died last night at his home here. He was 82.

He served as resident Bishop of the Chicago area from 1916 to 1934 and as bishop of the Detroit area from 1924 to 1932. He was president of the Anti-Saloon League from 1921 to 1932. Surviving are his wife and a daughter, Mrs. Allen Whitney, of Akron, O. Fillmore Y.

Hacker Fillmore Y. Hacker, landscape architect, who took part In planning the New York World's Fair in 1939, died yesterday in U. S. Naval Hospital here after a illness. He was 48.

A native of this city, Mr. Hacker had recently been employed by the Government in the South. He is survived by his wife, Le-Ella, and a son, Richard, now with the Army Medical Corps. Funeral services will be held at 2 P. M.

Monday at 1820 Chestnut with interment in Northwood Cemetery. I (OUR DISTIUINO fACIUTItS ARM f00 ON WAR PRODUCTION, TOU KNOWJ BLENDED WHISKEY 86 A Proot 60 Grain Neutral Spirits. Carsrairs Bros. Distilling lac, Baltimore. Md.

"VERY GOOD, SIR made With i pi CMpB SAME FAMILY OWNERSHIP FOR 73 YEARS "AKE MINE with BACARDI is the com ft rT i Liii-r mand of men who know their liquors. CttO IN The reasons: incomparable quality and inimitable flavor that lend distinction to almost every drink, whether it be a Bacardi Cocktail, Bacardi Old Fashioned or Bacardi and Soda. With 36 grand ways of enjoying Bacardi, it is only natural that the demand sometimes exceeds the supply. But it pays to keep asking for for nothing takes the place of Bacardi! SEALTEST VANILLA COFFEE ICE CEIEAM ggggafr NEHTQ RiCAN BOH pS f(t CARDI Off Vanilla Ice Cream. You get a winning combination, because the Supplee standards of quality impart a full-bodied goodness and real character to this exciting, new Vanilla Coffee.

Try it soon your Supplee dealer will have some for you. Buy War Bond and Stamp A NEW ICE cream smooth different and something you don't expect in these days of restricted ingredients. It's euch fancy eating that we might have called it "cafe au lait" such a pleasant variation from the usual round of flavors" that it'll perk up your, morale as well as your menu. Coffee flavor gives you the familiar, mellow taste of a good cup of your favorite brew and it's mixed through our creamy, rich Supplee Sealtest SUPPLEE ill if I SUPPLEE brings you th JLtdrtL. SHOW o-r KYW.

Thursday at 9:30 P.M. TUNE IN! FAMED FOR QUALITY. FOR OVER 80 YEARS pf4? i GLENMORE DISTILLERIES COj Incorporated LOUISVILLE. KENTUCKY ICE CREAM xtv in 4 4 A Bacardi Cocktail MUST be made with Bacardi Ruling of the N. Y.

Supreme Court. April 28, 1936) RUM-sy import JUtID NOTHING TAKES THf PLACE Of WAR BONOS I.

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