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a POUGHKEEPSIE EAGLE NEWS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1941 Nazi Authorities Evict Jews From Homes In Hannover GIVEN 24 HOURS NOTICE TO QUIT THEIR ABODES Kaufman Book Cited As One Reason For Removal; 100 Hostages Held In Paris HANNOVER, Germany, Sept. (AP) German authorities began herding Hannover's Jews into the mortuary hall of the Jewish cemetery here tonight following the mayor's order evicting them from their homes on 24 hour's notice. Scores of men, women and children were conducted to this fastcrowding provisional abode. The eviction orders also provided for sale 8t their property, the proceeds to be turned over to them "at given time." The orders cited, as one reason for the ousters, a book written by "The Jew Kaufman in New York." (presumably "Germany Must Perish!" by Theodore N. Kaufman) demanding "sterilization' all Germans and employment of German soldiers coolies in foreign In Newark; N.

Theodore Kaufman called the reference to book "a flimsy pretext for another of the innate cruelties of the German. people." "They (the Germans) employed every possible cruelty against the Jews lone, before book was published," Kaufman said.) Eviction Order The Hannover mayor's eviction order said: "To Jew "Eviction order: "Jew dwelling "The present war has been forced upon Germany by the Jewry of other "The enemy air force attacks open towns and unloads explosive and incendiary bombs indiscriminately on the civil population. (Hannover has been several times by the RAF. "The Jew Kaufman in New York demands the sterilization of all Germans and the employment of Ger-4 man soldiers as coolies in foreign lands. "In order to relieve the distressed situation caused by the war, I see Is your child a NOSE PICKER? be more than nasty may be a of worms.

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Optometrists A. J. C. Triller 328 Main Street, Poughkeepsie BOOK CITED Theodore N. Kaufman (above) is author of book, "Germany Must which WAS mentioned in connection with news of notices to hundreds of Jews in Hannover, Germany, to evacuate their homes within 24 hours.

myself compelled immediately to narrow down the space available to Jews in this city. I therefore demand that you quit your present abode immediately. "You must leave your house-keys with your police precinct (By The Associated Press) VICHY, Unoccupied France, Sept. 8-More than 100 including Pierre Masse, former Minister of Justice, and Theodore Valensi, former deputy, were reported arrested as hostages by German a authorities at Paris in new reprisals for growing disorders against the occupying power. Vichy no longer tried to conceal the gravity of strife in the Germanoccupied zone or the fact that reprisals seemed only to heighten it.

"We can expect see street incidents multiply," the official news agency told the press of unoccupied France. The agency circulated an extract from the Paris "Cri du Peuple" which likened the situation in the occupied capital to open warfare. Vichy Authorities have insisted that the increasing demonstrations, shootings and sabotage were a Communist plot designed to divert German military strength from the Russian front to France. 3 Called Communists Three hostages shot at dawn Saturday in reprisals for an assault on as not yet German Communists disclosed. sergeant but their were names identifled were They were among some 60 persons imprisoned Aug.

13 after antiGerman demonstrations in the Porte St. Denis quarter of Paris No charges of Communism were published here against the latest hostages. Masse, who was a Minister of Justice in the Poincare cabinet in 1922, and Valensi, the former deputy, were regarded as political Masse was a member of the Democratic alliance formerly headed by Pierre-Etienne Flandin. THe anti-Semitic Paris newspaper "Au Pilory;" said three other prominent Jews had been arrested but this could not be confirmed. The three were said to be a rich banker and art collector, a business man and horse racing expert, and a lawyer once closely connected with Georges Mandel, a cabinet minister of the republic.

TOWN OF FISHKILL PROPERTY IS SOLD (Special to The Eagle- News) BEACON, Sept. 8 East View farm, Town of Fishkill property, of Edith and Walter Bush been sold to John E. Higgins of New York city, Ward Scofield, broker, reported Including in the sale were about 50 acres situated along a 1500 foot frontage on Main street, Glenham, extending southeast to Fishkill creek, a 14 room Colonial house and series of farm outbuildings. Mr. and Mrs.

Bush will remain in Glenham to build a new home on parcle of. land which they have retained. Title to the premises passed on Saturday at the office of Frederick W. Heaney, Beacon, attorney for the sellers. Counsel for the purchaser was George Dillemuth, New York city.

According to Mr. Scofield, the Bush property has been sold twice by him within two years. Mr. and Mrs. Bush purchased the farm through Mr.

Scofield from the Reuben R. Barrett estate. HOUCK WAIVES COURT HEARING Pa. State Police Say Youth Admits Attacks On Two Girls; October Trial LOCK HAVEN, Sept. 8-4P- Hoy Kenneth Houck, 21-year old electrician and former orchestra leader, waived A hearing today on charges of attacking two Lock Haven A girls and immediately WAs returned to jail to await the next term of court in October.

Major Charles C. Keller of the State police said Houck had admitted the two attacks, along with six others in Centre county, series of after -dark street assaults on unescorted women which terror1zed several Central Pennsylvania towns. Chief of Police Martir J. Peters charged Houck with agg assault and battery in the attack on Ruth Andrews. 19, last Thursday night, and aggravated assault and battery, assault with intent to maim and assault with intent to kill in the attack on Emily Williams, Jersey Shore summer student at the Lock Haven State Teachers college who suffered a fractured skull when felled from behind on the night of August 1.

Representing Houck as counsel 1s former Judge J. C. Furst of Bellefonte. About 16 girls have been assaulted on streets of Lock Haven, State College, Bellefonte, Millheim, Howard and Lyonsville since the slaying of 17-year old Rachel Taylor, pretty Penn State co-ed, in March 1940. Major Keller said Houck WAS questioned in the other assaults.

None of the girls were criminally attacked although most suffered painful head and shoulder injuries. District Attorney Haag said that Elaine Brungart of Millheim, who was struck from behind as she was walking home from her job in' five and ten cent store on August 29, and Arlene Lyons of Lyonsville, felled on August 18, had tentatively identified the youth as their assailant, but Houck denied part in both those cases. TWO YOUTHS ARRESTED ON BENCH WARRANTS Two OCC youths stationed at the Freedom Plains camp, were arrested last night by Deputy Sheriffs Laffin and Stout, on charges of criminal a assault. They were indicted by Dutchess county grand Jury and subsequently picked up on bench warrants. At the sheriff's office they were booked Roy Hasbrouck, 18, of Wallkill, Drankwalter, and Vincent Joseph 18, of 123-50 131st street, New York city.

In investigation Previously and arrested indicted in a for sheriff's criminal assault in connection with the same case was LeRoy Kanterman, 17, of New York city. Kanterman was arraigned before County Judge Plannery yesterday. He pleaded guilty to the indictment and sentence was deferred until Friday. City Assessment Cuts This Year Are Smaller Than 1940 Reductions in assessments allowed by the Board of Review during grievance day hearings this year total less than the $72,590 allowed last year, indicating that the total tax assessment will remain around the $52,000,000 figure. Most of the cuts in valuation were in the $100 to $300 class, with few more substantial cuts allowed in some cases.

Possible scientific reappraisal of properties in this city is being studied by Commissioner of Assessments and Building Inspector Sherwood, who is a member of the Board of Review. Mr. Sherwood indicated he has been watching with interest the $40,000 reassessment in Elmira. He stated that he has attempted, since assuming office, to equalize assessments in various sections of the city. Speaking of scientific reappraisal, Mr.

Sherwood said, "It has been felt that if prices could be readily established and there were a general movement of new construction the matter of scientific reappraisal would be more feasible." FUNNY BUSINESS you have a tendency to let things go in one 'car and out the other--well, that'll correct it!" School District No. 7 Authorizes New Map Authorization of a new map of Union Free School District No. 7 WAS voted last night at a meeting of the district school board. Oscar Luhosch, engineer, surveyor and board member, will make the new survey. In addition, the board voted to' authorize the purchase of a new baseball diamond backstop from the Cyclone Fence company at a contract price of $320, and authorized collection of taxes to begin Sept.

15. The rate is being figured at present, board members said. The board approved a report of extracurricular funds as follows: Class or Cash on hand Disburse- Cash on hand activity July 1 1940 Receipts ments June 30, 1941 Class of 1941 $27.03 $586.98 $604.66 $9.35 Class of 1942 37.44 570.80 543.97 64.27 Class 1943 15.65 22.38 15.00 23.03 Class of 1944 33.04 15.00 18.04 Athletics 158.92 1673.81 1508.25 324.48 Debating 556.79 549.25 7.54 Arlingtonian (school 45.10 100.10 118.84 26.36 Music 89.56 406.55 421.13 21.18 Student Council 38.39 139.93 28.50 149.82 Dramatics 105.73 275.10 248.52 132.31 Latin club 101.24 101.10 .14 1941 Yearbook 784.65 763.78 20.87 Student Driver's club 1.35 1.35 Locker and book deposits 358.51 1418.11 1039.27 737.35 Textbooks 112.58 493.61 453.68 152.51 Special awards 201.71 194.58 180.00 216.29 Total $1186.82 $7359.02 $6590.95 $1954.89 Board members present at last night's meeting included Thomas E. Ringwood, president, who presided, Watson E. Sanford, clerk, Oscar D'Luhosch, Wilbur Merritt, Dr.

Chester O. Davison C. Harold Feroe and Superintendent of Schools George A. Schiavone (ex-officio.) JAMES GOLFS WITH FIANCEE Pennsylvania Governor And Bride-To-Be Carry Own Clubs; No Date Set DOYLESTOWN, Spe.t 8(P) -Governor Arthur H. James and his bride-to-be, Mrs.

Emily Radcliffe Case, lugged their own clubs around the Doylestown Country club course today and after losing the first three holes the state's chief executive laughingly admitted "I'm a better fisherman than golfer." The opening of school at Doylestown left the course caddyless 50 the Governor and Mrs. Case set out carrying three clubs each. "Do you shoot in the the Governor was asked. "For the first nine, yes," he replied. The Governor twice lobbed his ball into the creek on the tricky par five, number three hole, both times short of the green.

No date has been set for their wedding, the Governor said, but he added "it may be 500n." He and the former Cornell university sorority house mother announced their engagement two weeks ago. Mrs. Case, widow of Dr. Claude Case. is staying with her mother in Doylestown.

HOLD RITES TOMORROW FOR MRS. HARRINGTON (Special to The Eagle- News) WINGDALE, Sept. 8-Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Wilcox Harrington, 51, wife of William Harrington, will be held at 2 p. m.

Wednesday at the Methodist church. The Rev. Verling R. Rugh, pastor, be in will the officiate, South and interment cemetery under direction of Errol B. Hufcut.

Mrs. Harrington died yesterday at the Sharon hospital where she had recently undergone an operation. Born May 6, 1890, in Sharon, Mrs. Harrington WAS the daughter of Mrs. Alfretta Wyvle Wilcox of Pawling, and the late Frank Wilcox.

She had been resident of this village for 14 years, and was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving relatives, in addition to her husband and mother, are: three sons, Elliott, Charles and William; three daughters, Alfretta, Mildred and Mary; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Hager, Poughquag. Mrs. Bessie Smith, here.

and Mrs. Edna Wright, Pawling: and several grandchildren. Another daughter, Bertha Harrington, died a year ago. Gun carriages are being made in railway workshops in Hyderabad, India. NO DECISION IN DAVIES CASE Appellate Court Reserves Ruling In Appeal of N.

Y. Mayoralty Candidate NEW YORK, Sept. 8-UP-Appellate division reserved decision today on the appeal of John R. Davies, whose designating petitions for the Republican mayoralty nomination were declared invalid by Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Pecora. Two of the Appellate justices asked Davies' attorney to Ale transeript of testimony given before Judge Pecora by 27 canvassers who had been employed by Simeon J.

Beckerman, professional petition circulator, to obtain signatures for Davies. Judge Pecora held last Saturday the Davies' petitions should be ruled out because they were "saturated with fraud." If Pecora is upheld, Mayor F. H. LaGuardia will be unopposed on the Republican ballot. The arrest of Beckerman on charges of violating the penal law by obtaining signatures at 11 cents apiece for Davies' petitions was ADnounced today by District Attorney Thomas E.

Dewey. He was held in $1,000 bail. CHARLES NEIDERHOFF'S SERVICES TOMORROW (Special to The Eagle- News) WAPPINGERS FALLS, Sept. 8- Funeral services for Charles Neiderhoff, 53, local state Highway department worker who died this morning at his Ketchamtown road home, will be held at the Roberts' Funeral home 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The Rev.

Benjamin J. Myers, Fishkill, will officiate. Burial will be in Wappingers Rural cemetery. Born in New York city, Dec. 8, 1887, Mr.

Neiderhoff was the son of the late Charles and Caroline Brunner Neiderhoff. He had been resident here approximately 50 years. member of Zion Episcopal church, Mr. Neiderhoff also had been a life member of the Garner Engine company for 36 years. Surviving are sister, Mrs.

Lafayette Odell whom he resided; two brothers, Fred Mass, here and Henry Mass, Yonkers; three nieces and a nephew. JOHN 'MANUS, RETIRED N. Y. CITY EMPLOYE, DIES (Special to The Eagle- News) KINGSTON, Sept. 8-Following lengthy Illness, John H.

McManus. 82 Johnston avenue, Kingston, retired chief of the bureau of claims of the New York city Board of Water Supply, died at the Orthmann sanitarium here Saturday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary C. Cusick McManus; three sons and daughter, John H.

McManus, Thomas C. and Edwin C. McManus and Mary C. Cusick McManus, all of Kingston, and brother, Charles A. McManus.

Quincy, Mass. Born in Boston, Mr. McManus was graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in 1905. He taught there for year prior to entering the employ of the New York Board of Water Supply. He was with the reservoir department transferred to the bureau 1913.

Six years. later, he was made chief of the bureau. GATE STREET SHED DESTROYED BY FIRE Pire of undetermined origin destroyed a shed in the rear of 52 Gate street, late yesterday afternoon, and threatened other buildings in the immediate vicinity. Engines 1. 4 and 6, Truck 1 and the Squad responded to a call sounded at 4:45 p.

m. Chief Noll was in charge. A booster line was used in extinguishing the flames. The building was owned by Jacob Karo. 28 Gate street, according to fire officials.

TRENTON, N. Sept. 8-(P)- Walter Crawford has quit smoking. Celebrating his birthday today, Walter astounded the neighbors by marching off to school minus the cigars and old briar pipe that identifled him for five years. His grandfather, John Wargo, explained: "One morning not so long ago Walter jumped out of bed and spurned his usual morning pipe.

'I've given up smoking' is all he said, and he hasn't smoked since." NORWOOD, N. Sept. 8- -A brother and sister who live only 50 miles apart, yet had not seen each other in 60 years and thought each other dead, have been reunited through her chance remark that she was the last of her family. James Craygon, 82, of Carthage, who left home when he was 22, and Mrs. Ellen Sullivan, 87, Norwood, were brought 16- gether by nephew to whom Mrs.

Sullivan made the remark. He knew Craygon, and ranged the reunion. Sideshow On U.S. Life TULSA, Sept. 8 (P)-The burglar who smashed a vending machine and took 96 packages of rets is in for a good cry if he tries to smoke his loot.

Police said An automatic device had saturated the cigarets with tear gas. CANTON. 0., Sept. Adam J. Matty of RD 4, Canton, Ands the parking meters in this city's business district make Ane hitching posts.

He comes to town each Saturday. Dropping a nickel' in the traffic meter, he ties up his two ponies stanchion and goes about his business, the wagon just Atting the space marked for autos. PRESCOTT. Sept. 84P- The prize claim for damage during the Second Army maneuvers here came farmer.

The has an attractive "former daughter--and a front porch. Every night the soldiers ganged up on the porch to talk daughter-one, night it caved in. IRVING TRAGEL, LOCAL SOLDIER, IN ICELAND W. Irving Tragel, 382 Church street, who sailed 'from New York city in July 1s stationed at a plane base in Iceland a letter to a friend indicated yesterday. Tragel, whereabouts were until now unknown.

received his flying cadet training at Mitchel field. He WAS originally scheduled to sail for China in July, but last orders. cutting short his vacation, put him on a ship bound from New York under new, sealed orders. BLACK RIVER, Sept. 8 (P)-The nude body of an unidentified man about 36 years old, was found today in the Black River powder canal.

PREMIER BACK Prime Minister W. L. Mackenzie King of Canada smiles just after emerging from the plane in which he returned to Montreal from three-weeks trip to England. MAN'S BODY FOUND Soldiers in Africa are staging fights between scorpions and centipedes. FIXED COAL PRICES ASKED Set Maximum And Minimum Sought By Many; Counsel Has Meeting Today WASHINGTON, Sept.

8-UPRequests that it set maximum well as minimum prices coal for soft will be heard by the Bituminous Coal division tomorrow. The Bituminous Coal counsel has asked the Consumen the prices present bet set at ,20 percent above maximum sive and oppressive" prevent "exces. many coal prices in The division said permission to 300 intervene petitions asking the proceedings had fled in producers boards, individual by ducers, their representatives proconsumers. and The Consumers' counsel has leged that consumers were alseriously injured by excessive prices being in many markets and that in instances these prices approached many the said proportions consumers of profiteering. He and maintained feared still higher and prices that abuses.

be "graver ones which could rectified only by establishment of maximum prices. To Relieve Misery of COLDS 666 NOSE LIQUID TABLETS SALVE DROPS Try COUGH DROPS Wonderful Liniment LUCKEY'S WALLPAPER PAINT -Enamel Hold It, Henry! Busting a bank won't help when you need money! Come to us and we'll give it to you any amount up to $1500. Our only charge is deducted at once; and we insure your life for the full amount of the loan without cost. Take up to fifteen months to pay us back. PERSONAL LOAN DEPARTMENT FALLKILL National Bank Trust Company Member FDIC Telephone 555 COLLINGWOOD SEAMAN: PHONE 2330 41 MARICET ST.

SAVE FUEL COSTS WITH OUR LINK-BELT STOKER WOOD Duelless COAL Now Is the Time to Take Care of Your Roof! Roofing Roof Paints Roof Cement -Paint Brushes J. E. Andrews Hardware Inc. 279 MAIN STREET, POUGHKEEPSE, N. Y.

WE DELIVER STANLEY TOOLS Tel. 3140 MEYERS PUMPS WASH TUBBS Everything Under Control By ROY CRANE YOU FIND THE ARMY AND NAVY WE WERE TIPPED OFF CONCRETE IN DON'T MAKE A JOKE OF THAT YOU MADE A SECRET THE HOLD OF MY SAFE GUARDING THE STOP ENROUTE FROM SHIP? SURELY YOU PANAMA CANAL HAITI AND ADDED CEMENT ARE MAKING THE TO YOUR CARGO. NOW JOKE, YES? WE FIND A SHIPLOAD HA, HA! OF SOLID A DEFINITE THREAT TO THE CANAL! LIEUTENANT, HAVE YOUR MEN NOT SO FAST, SIR! WE'LL HAVE NO CONCRETESEARCH THE SHIP FOR LOADED WRECKS EVEN IN THE HARBOR! EXPLOSIVES! NO, NO! THE BUTTON I MYSELF, WILL PUSH THE BUTTON! RED RYDER Tragedy By FRED HARMAN YIPEE SHERIFF JUST TEMPORARY TILL QUICK THE (IM RED RYDER HELP ME MY MURDERED! MOTHERYOU RED RYDE BETCHUM! THE FORK A SHERIFF HOSS AGAIN, WHERE IS HE? MISS YOU'RE PLUMB CAN ACTIN' SHERIFF. EASY NON TUCKERED OUTS BEAVER! 9-9.

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