The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 17

Eisenach and Rozek lose as Barons pair to Scranton. Bernard fights tonight. See page 27. drop Buffalo SECOND Wilkes DAILY FOUNDED 1873. WILKES-BARRE, FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1948 CENTS BY THE COPY.

WEEKLY FOUNDED 1832. WEEKLY, 24c. Idetown Man Elected New Shickshinny Police Chief Robert R. Ingram, former State Policeman, Chosen From Among 18 Candidates Robert R. Ingram, 35, of 18 candidates for the post of special meeting of the berough job Saturday morning.

Ingram, married and the father of two children, was a member of the State Police for two and a half years, leaving that organization two years ago. In being selected for the job, he topped applicants from Philadelphia and other communities outside of Luzerne County as well as local candidates, The post will pay $175 a month to start, with promise of a $25 raise. He will be introduced to his work Idetown, was chosen from a field of police chief of Shickshinny at a council last night. He will be on the on Saturday by Scott Kline, assistant chief and borough maintance man, who was not a candidate the job, and James Strong, meter patrolman. Shickshinny Rotary requested that council erect six basketball baskets recently purchased the club and the request was granted.

They will be set up at the high school, near the DL and Station, on Parker Hill, at Laidacker Field and at two other spots to be selected. Pilot Uses Franklin Field To Crash-land as Motor Fails Edmund Serhan Narrowly Misses Hitting High Tension Lines as He Escapes Unhurt A. pilot, flying a plane based Airport crash-landed last night at motor "conked out" as he was Flying Plank Injures Woman Mrs. Paul Casterline, 44, Hurt When Truck Runs Over Board A piece of plank, thrown into the air by a truck, struck and in-; jured a woman yesterday afternoon on South Main Street, police reported. The accident occurred -at the intersection of South Main, Street and Lane as Mrs.

Paul Casterline, Plum, of 506. South River Street was passing. The truck, being driven by Bernard Deevert, 21, of 128 Academy Street, was backing out Plum Lane when it ran over the piece of wood which flew. and struck the woman on the left side. Patrolmen Al Cheponis and Joseph Bria took Mrs.

Casterline to Homeopathic Hospital where she was treated for injuries to the side. Deevert was released on his own recognizance by Chief J. Russell Taylor. MAYWOOD FARMS WHITE HOLLAND HEN TURKEYS 12-14 Lbs. 68c Lb.

BROILERS AND FRYERS 3-4 Lbs. CARTER BACHE We' Deliver Phone Nanticoke 21 Hudson Native Dies in Crash William Dils, Midget Auto Racer, Killed When Auto Hits Guard Rail William T. (Bill) Dils, 28, native of Hudson, was instantly, killed Wednesday night when his midget racing car crashed into a guard rail at Empire Raceway, Albany, N. and overturned several times. His wife, the former Mary Hands of 206 Mill Street, Parsons, and four-year-old son, Billy, were standing in front of the grandstand as Dils raced by in third race.

place mid-" way through a 12-lap The throttle of Dils' car stuck, track attaches reported. The machine swerved into, the outside steel guard rail and rolled over four or five times. Dils, whose helmet flew off, remained in the car. The young man, who has been residing in Agawam, has been a midget auto racer since last summer, local relatives reported. He was born in Hudson, attended Plains schools and then worked for Hudson Coak Company.

During World War served with the U. S. Marine Corps. Following his discharge, he spent two years in Hartford, where he was employed by Connecticut Bus Company. He moved to Agawam about, two years ago and had been employed as a driver for Trailways Bus Company.

He was a member PM Church. "Besides his wife and son, he is survived by his father, Ralph Dils, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Curran, both of Hartford; also his grandmother, Mrs. Jane Dixon of Williamsport. Funeral services will be conducted tonight at Springfield, will brought to the funeral and on.

Sunday morning the body home, 70 South Grant Street, for services Monday. may call Sunday afternoon and night. Chipski Injured in Battle With Spouse Michael Chipski, 80 Brookside Street, Wilkes-Barre, was taken custody last night after having been treated at General Hospital for possible fracture of the right elbow, and lacerations and abrasions of both arms. Cruiserman Charles Wills and Lou Olsen said Chipski was injured during an argument with his wife. He will be arraigned in police court.

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The pilot, Edmund Serhan, Bell Lane, Wilkes was unhurt, but the plane was moderately damaged, officials of Smith Flying Service, owner of the plane, said. Serhan was flying over the field, near His home, and had put the plane into spins to practice recoveryie probably, pulled the throttle and failed to use throttle heat, causing the motor to cease functioning, Smith officials deIn landing, Serhan narrowly missed several high tension lines. A fire call was sent in from Box 335 at 6:30 last night following the crash, Deputy but Chief there Engineer was "Stafire, Williams said. No: 3 Engine and Wagon and No. 7 Engine and Truck responded.

Boy Injured When He Runs Into Automobile A child, dashing from Franklin Field Playground on Blackman Street was injured yesterday afternoon at 5:50 when he ran into the side of an automobile, WilkesBarre Police said last night. He is in good condition in Mercy Hospital. He is Robert Bakunas, 6, of 455 Blackman Street, who suffered a possible concussion, lacerations of the scalp and abrasions of the face and arms. Driver of the car was Patrick Flynn, 23, of 412 Andover Street. Cruisermen John Paciotti and John Zardeski said Flynn was driving west on Blackman Street at the playground when the boy ran into the driver's side of the car.

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Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Barre Record BACK SECTION 3 Policemen Suspended Because Of Man's Death Return to Work Prisoners lodged in cells of Wilkes-Barre Police Headquarters will get to see a policeman every hour during their incarceration, it was disclosed when Mayor Luther Yesterdatien announced the inauguration of a new policy which requires the patrol driver to check the cell block and make a written report each hour of his shift. The new system will be started within a few days or as soon as adequate forms for the hourly ports are prepared and is the result of the death of a Wilkes-Barre Township man in the city jail on May 31. On that night Patrol Driver Joseph Zelinski found Michael Handzo, 50, of Ashley Road, Wilkes-Barre Township, dead in a cell. Death was attributed to a brain hemorrhage, as the result of a fall, according to Dr.

Robert S. Stricker, deputy coroner. Since Handzo's death, Mayor Kniffen instituted an investigation which resulted in the suspension of three policemen -on charges of negligence in Reappointed STEPHEN J. TKACH Stephen J. Tkach of Goss Manor, Dallas Township, yesterday was renamed secretarytreasurer of Luzerne County Republican Committee.

Appointment was announced by Olin W. Evans, Republican county chairman, shortly before he left for Philadelphia to open Luzerne County's national convention offices. Mr. Tkach, who is chief clerk to the county commissioners, has been serving the county committee since 1940. He was named treasurer in that year, in 1945 took over the additional duties of secretary upon the death of County Controller Robert Miller, who served in that capacity.

Mr. Tkach was renamed to the dual when Attorney Ben R. Jones, post. took over the ranks of the county GOP organization upon death of Sheriff David C. Vaughan.

The county committee officer is prominent in affairs of the Pennsylvania Slovak Union, serving as first vice president and a member of the finance committee. He is a prominent Legionnaire and 40 and 8-er. He also is active in the BPOE, being a past exalted ruler. GILLETTE'S CAFE Corner Wilkes-Barre First Sts. and BRESLAU HANOVER TWP.

Steaks Fried Chicken Lobster Tail- -Sandwiches S. A. (Steve) Gillette. Prop. FRI.

SAT. WALSH'S EXETER "RUSTY BURKE" AND HIS 4 SHARPS BOBBY CHANDLER -FEATURING. Brook Trout Turkey FRIED CHICKEN Shae Roe Frogs Legs Scallops, Ciams, Oysters, Hard. Soft, Deviled Crabs, Lobster 'I ails Steaks Chops GORDON H. LLOYD'S 147 SOUTH MAIN STREET STAN'S CAFE Corner Park Ave.

and Lehigh THE BEST OF SEA FOODS -Special TodayYes We Have Genuine African Rock LOBSTER TAILS LOBSTER TAIL PLATTER DEVILED CRAB PLATTER CLAMS Snapper Finger Platter, 50c FISH CHIP PLATTER "EAT SNACK AND YOU'LL BE BACKi Play Our American Shuffleboard ance of their duties. Two more' patrolmen were suspended later but not as a result of Handzo's death. According to the mayor, Handzo was found lying on a lawn adjacent to a cafe on Hazle Street in the Newtown section by Cruisermen Conrad Holland and John Zardeski, who summoned the police patrol to remove the apparently intoxicated man to police headquarters. Upon arrival of the patrol wagon, operated by Patrolman Al Chepanonis, Handzo. was taken to the police station, where he was lodged in a cell at 4:30 on the morning of the day his lifeless body was discovered.

The policemen reported they were told by several persons upon their arrival in the 600 block of Hazle Street, where Handzo was picked up, that the man had suffered a fall. Mayor Kniffen, when informed by the deputy coroner that Handdied hemorrhage, began an investigation and questioned the three policemen involved. A few days later he suspended Holland, Zardeski, and Chepanonis for five days without pay for negligence performance of their duties. The policemen returned, other to duty members yesterday. of the city police force returned to their jobs after being suspended for five and three days respectively.

a Patrolman Matthew Sarnowski, who drew a five days' suspension for driving a cruiser on a flat tire and ruining returned to duty yesterday. Patrolman Philip lagher, charged with failure to make reports and calls from police call boxes promptly, was suspended for three days and returned to duty on Tuesday. Mayor Kniffen, intent on building up a police force that is efficient and subject to the minimum of criticism, said yesterday he will stand back of all of the members in the performance of their duties but will not tolerate negligence, misconduct, wilful abuse of equipment or discourteousness on' the part of any policeman. "I'm insisting that we have discipline and efficiency in the Bureau of Police," Kniffen declared. DeMolay to Entertain 300 At Silver Jubilee Dinner Mayor to Welcome Visitors to Observance Being Held at Irem Temple Saturday DeMolay and Masons from Mavor Luther Kniffen and Willard of the chapter, to the 25th anniversary Chapter, Order of DeMolay, to be Reservations for the stag dinner for DeMolay and Masons, to be held at 5:30, total 300, it was announced following a meeting of the general committee last night at the Craftsmen's Club.

The dinner will be followed by a dance from 8:30 to 11:30. The day's program will open at following the addresses of welcome by Mayor Kniffen and Mr. Horst, a class of 101 candidates will be initiated in the first and second degrees and flower degree. The ceremonies will close with the chevalier degree, to be directed as commander- by Russell Monie of Bloomsburg, formerly of Wilkes-Barre. Entertainer at the dinner will be Harry Foster Welch, internationally known imitator.

Principal address will be by Col. Laurence Watres, Scranton, grand master of the Order of DeMolay. Hopkins, chairman of the chapter's advisory board, will be toastmaster. Womenfolk of the DeMolay and Masons will be entertained by Mr. Welch on a program to be held by the DeMolay Mothers' Circle from 7 to 8:15 with Harold J.

Ives, chapter advisor, as chairman. Wyoming Valley girls who will be dance dates for the visiting. DeMolay will be escorted to their homes following the dance by members of an escort committee and the Mothers' Circle. Final dress rehearsal of the first and second degree team will be held at Irem Temple tonight at 7:30. Fare Raise Defended Pittsburgh, June 17 (P)-The Pittsburgh Railways Company, today defended its new fare schedule from attack by city authorities by saying fare increases justified in face of increased inventories.

Utility Company Commission engineers told Examiner Public Edwin Doran that it would cost 475.798 to replace street railway, incline and motor coach equipment of the company. In addition, 190,173 would be needed to replace through bus property, engineers testified. The company recently boosted fares from three tokens for a quarter to a straight 10 cent fare. Interurban fares were raised one cent per zone. THE BEACON (Next to Fox Hill on the Sullivan Trail) Tunkhannock A Exeter TONIGHT MELODY MASTERS Saturday--Jimmy Martin's Band No Cover--No Minimum SARMATIA BIGGER BETTER AND PARTY TONIGHT, 8 P.

M. (D.S.T.) The Best -Come, Be Convinced 13 HUDSON ROAD, PLAINS Benefit Church Fund They're Terrific- They're Amazing The Valley Raves About THE BEST BAND IN THE LAND HEAR THIS REMODELED And His TED MESH. Orchestra Now Featuring THE MOST FOR LESS TONIGHT AT LONG NICK'S BAR 14 E. Market Near Square ANNOUNCEMENT! TONITE EVERY NITE 'TIL 12 MIDNIGHT Thrill to the Movie -Ad Laugh at the famous fights antics of of yesteryear: PRESENTS CHARLIE SEE: DEMPSEY, CHAPLIN, TUNNEY, Free Movies MICKEY FIRPO, MOUSE, LOUIS DONALD and other Plus greats in DUCK. TRAVEL EDUCATIONAL action.

etc. THE PLACE ON THE SQUARE Opposite Presto Restaurant COME ONE! COME ALL! YOU'LL BE DELIGHTED! YOUR FUTURE BUY S. SAVINGS BONDS Deficit Hits School Board Pittston Twp. Status Termed 'Desperate' by County Office Financial plight of Pittston Township School District was described yesterday as "desperate" by Al Ford, assistant county superintendent of schools, who disclosed that the district will have a deficit of $58,000 this coming school term unless some method is found to obtain financial assistance. Describing the school buildings of the district as "in poor condition" and "in need of repair," Ford disclosed that the district's school board is contemplating reducing the present teaching staff from 29 to 25.

He also said the board is contemplating closing the Houston City and Suscon school buildings. According to Ford, these changes will take place before the start of the 1948-1949 school' term. Though the district reduces the teaching staff to 25 and closes two school buildings, Ford said, it will still have a deficit of approximately $58,000. Roy Cleaver, adviser of transportation and consolidation, State Department of Public Instruction, in a recent letter to John Golden, secretary of Pittston Township School District, recommended the closing of the Suscon and Houston City buildings. He recommended also the elimination of seven teachers and combining of grades two and three in the Wilson Building under one teacher.

Mr. Cleaver made the recommendations after he and Ford surveyed the school system. At that time, the teaching staff of the district numbered 31 teachers. Indebtedness of the district as of July, 1947, amounted to $14,500. This, $7,000 consisted and the of a remainder temporary repre- loan senting unpaid bills.

At the end of the fiscal year, this month, the indebtedness is expected to reach the $25,000 mark. Ford said the district has a property millage of 35 mills and per capita tax of $5. He said the district cannot hope to increase these rates of taxation. He further said there are 865 property owners in the district and the per capita tax was levied on 1,599 persons. Per capita tax collections last year amounted to only $700, Ford said.

He further added that 80 per cent of the property 'taxes was collected. According to Ford, the district receives State grants based on 21 reimbursements units. Total school enrollment the past year amounted to 572 pupils. Of this number, 376 were in grades, one to 196 in grades nine to 12. Last month, Ford said, the district received $7,000 in special aid from the State to pay teachers' salaries.

Ford indicated that the State may have to eventually step in and assume a large part of the financial burden of operating the district. The schools, he said "must be operated." THE CASCADES West 8th West Wyoming -PRESENTSGUSSIE MITCHELL Who's Doing, All Right In The Wyoming Hills. The Main Feature Is "DON SAMARITAN" Singing Guitarist Heard Coast to Coast Walter Williams Air Conditioned Grill 94 BUTLER No Cover No Minimum BROKENSHIRE'S HARVEY'S LAKE HOTEL DINNERS ROOMS MUSIC BY CHAUNCEY ROTH Catering Weddings Banquets Phone Harvey's Lake 3731 SERVED DAILY AT BOYLE'S HILLSIDE INN 115 West-Trucksville FULL LINE OF SEA FOODS Now Featuring That Delicious MAINE LOBSTER STEAMED CLAMS STEAKS CHICKEN And Our Famous Long Island ROAST DUCK Catering to Parties and A A A Banquets PHONE DALLAS 9075-R-2 Values To See FINK'S HEADQUARTERS 62-64 E. Northampton St. Dial 2-1111 African Lobster Tails Long Island Clams Jumbo Shrimp Scallops Haddock Fillet Fresh Mackerel Fresh Sea Trout Fresh Sea Bass Fancy Sliced Cod Salmon, Halibut, Cooked Shrimp, Dressed Whiting, New Kosher Pickles, Eels, Olives, Pigs Knuckles, Pigs Feet, Mayonnaise, Hard Coal Men Discuss Oil Contract Negotiations Differ on Importance of Competitive Fuels New York, June 17 (P -John L.

Lewis's United Mine Workers and hard coal operators, here to talk contract, held a press conference today and discussed -oil. The union and company spokesman also talked about the draft and its possible effect on oil and coal supplies. But they had practically nothing to say on the progress of new contract that affects 80,000 miners and 85 1 per cent of the country's hard coal production. Holding the conference were Jesse B. Warriner, chairman of the board Lehigh Navigation Coal Company, who is the operators' spokesman, and Thomas Kennedy, UMW vice president.

When Kennedy said most of today's three-hour negotiating meeting was devoted to the oilcoal discussion, Warriner agreed. But he failed to agree entirely with Kennedy's appraisal of the relative importance of the two fuels. Kennedy said that even now "we are using more oil than is being produced" and "if we're going to draft an army it is a safe assumption we will need much more oil in order to train men." This, he added, would mean increased use of coal as replacement But Warriner saiduation "nothing fuel. in the present assures us of freedom from competition of oil." He added, however, that "I think the oil industry overplayed its hand last year and stocked more oil burners than were needed." As for the contract, both spokesmen said there was discussionbut no specific union proposalson welfare, seniority, uniform rates, week end overtime, and "free blasting materials." The latter, they said, applies to piece work miners working for contractors. These workers now supply their own blasting materials.

out of town will be welcomed by M. Horst, first master councilor held tomorrow celebration at of Susquehanna RICHARD JR. Doctor Charged With Sale of Newborn Babies New York, June 17 (P)-A 40- year-old Manhattan physician was, arrested today charged with selling illegitimate babies for adoption. District Attorney Frank S. Hogan said the physician, Dr.

Abraham Schonholtz was charged with the sale of two illegitimate babies. One child, Hogan said, was for $1,700. Hogan said the physician paid $320 to the two prospective mothers during their pregnancy and promised them another $300 when the final adoption papers were signed. The charges the doctor faces are misdemeanors. FOR GOOD FOOD IT'S The Ovolon Air Conditioned 384 South Main Street Steaks- Chops- Sea Foods Chicken-in-the-Ruff Daily Catering to weddings and parties Phone 3-9656 TONIGHT FARMER DANCE Featuring The Al Dershamer-Singing Caller Wyoming Valley Ramblers Fresh Sea Food and Sandwiches Daily MASONIS CAFE 231 Bennett Street, Luzerne "TONIGHT AT THE' Village Tavern 438 South Main Sebastopol Farmer and Modern Polka Dance --Music ByJohnny his and Corn Huskers We Specialize in Pizza- -SeafoodSandwiches "ST.

IGNATIUS' YOUNG MEN'S CLUB PARTY TONIGHT 8 (D.S.T.) EARLY GAMES AT 7:20 ST. IGNATIUS HALL 850 Market Kingston CLAMS BAG $8.00 125 for $1.00 Cooked Crabs SHRIMP LOBSTER TAIL All Kinds Of SEA FOODS JACK FINK Cor. State E. Northampton Streets Phones 3-9177 and 2-7745 Erring Wife Forgiven Orleans, June 17. (P)- Walker Goodpasture, 31, today forgave his pretty wife Hallie for running off with Adrian Parks, 25, of Lawrenceville.

The 25-year-old Mrs. Goodpasture was busy with pots, pans and brooms after a 10-day absence that led her husband to charge Parks with kidnaping. Parks and Mrs. Goodpasture returned last night after. jaunt through four states.

The woman was welcomed home by her Musband and two small children but Parks was tossed into jail. Now Playing at Local Theaters With Starting Time of Feature Comerford- Pirate," Judy Garland, Gene Kelly. 11:00, 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:14. Susan Peters, Alexander Knox. Capitol "The Sign of the Ram," 11:44, 1:41, 3:38, 5:35, 7:32, 9:21.

Smugglers," Michael Redgrave, Jean Kent. 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30. Orpheum "Dangerous Years." William Halop, Ann E. Todd. 11:55, 1:55, 3:55, 5:55, 7:55, 9:55.

Dog Rusty," John Litel, Ann Doran. 5:56, 7:56, 9:56. Sterling- "Under California Stars," Roy Rogers and Trigger. 7:45, 9:50. Brood," Hopalong Cassidy.

10:30, 12:25, 2:20, 4:15, 6:10, 8:05, 10:00, LUZERNE for Heaven," Stewart Erwin, Glenda Farrell. 7:46, 9:49. PLYMOUTH Shawnee "My Dog Rusty," 9:56. John Litel, Doran. 7:55, PARSONS Parsons "Blonde Savage," Leif Erickson, Gale Sherwood.

7:58, 9:58. KINGSTON Kingston Robert Marguerite Chapman. 7:27, 9:27. PITTSTON Showers," Jack Carson, Ann Sothern. 1:26, 3:25, 5:24, 7:23, 9:26.

FORTY FORT Forty Fort Dennis O'Keefe, Mary Meade. 7, 9. EDWARDSVILLE Grand "Wyoming," Bill Elliott, Vera Ralston. 7:32, 9:28. SWOYERVILLE Girl," Yvonne DeCarlo, George Brent.

7, 9. WYOMING Wyoming Men," Dennis O'Keefe, Mary Meade. 7, 9. DALLAS Voice of the Turtle," Eleanor Parker, Ronald Reagan. 7, 9.

SHAVERTOWN Shaver- Where There's Bob Hope, William Bendix. 7, 9. NOXEN Town." James Stewart, Jane Wyman. 7, 9. HARVEY'S LAKE Sandy Beach- on a Week End," Eddie Bracken, Priscilla Lane.

Two shows starting at dusk. HAZLETON HIGHWAY Sunset- "Kiss of Death," Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy. 9, 11 DST. HAZLETON Hazleton Drive In Flight to Nowhere, Alan Curtis, Evelyn Ankers. 9, 11 p.

m. NUANGOLA Grove The Young, In Heart." Broadway Players. 8:40 p. m. DST.

ROUTE 309 Starlite- "My Brother Talks to Horses," Little Butch Jenkins. Two shows starting at dusk..