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The Record-Argus from Greenville, Pennsylvania • Page 7

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GREENVILLE, TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 3, 1959 iHE RECORD-ARGUS Wife of Monty's "Double" -Had Understanding Quality By DOROTHY ROE Associated Press Women's Editor Wives, as everybody knows, London I wont up to this room must he patient and understand- where I had been told to report t'AQfi SBV1N mar- ing If they expect a surene But few arc called on to cxer- ise these qualities to the extent demanded of Evelyn Jams, living proof that the English can take it. Mrs. James was living placidly in Leicester, England, with her two young sons during World War II while her husband, Clifton, was entertaining the troops in Army shows as a lieutenant in the Royal Army Pay Corps. "One morning he called up all excited and said he had been called to London lo do some army films," says motherly Mrs.

James. "He said I was to come too and we'd have a holiday. I packed a bag, we got the train and while my husband went up lo his appointment in one of the government buildings, I waited downstairs. I didn't sec him or hear from him again for five months." James takes up the story: "I'd done this army show, you see, and at the end as I took a bow, somebody put a beret on my head. The applause was deafening, and I decided I must be better than I thought.

Afterward I asked somebody what it was all about and he said, 'You look like Monty. 1 I said, 'Who's and he said 'Gen. Montgomery, you "Well, next morning I got a phone all and the party said, 'This is Col. David Nivan. Can you come down to London for some film When we got to and I was met by ari officer who said, 'This is Ml5.

Prom now on you won't write or speak to any; one you know. Is that your wife downstairs? Get rid of Lt. James was told he was to be Gen. Montgomery's double. "They gave me a sergeant's uniform and attached me to the general's staff for a week, so I could watch his every movement and mannerism.

Then I spent several evenings alone with him. At the end of that time I was taken to a secret address, given the general's second best uniform, and when I walked out the front door I was Gen. Montgomery. Word Got lo Hitler "When we landed at Gibraltar I had another full-dress inspection, and a conference the governor, Sir Ralph Eastwood. Gen.

Montgomery's close friend, who was the only one there who was In i Erie Raailroad Asks Council To Provide Barriers Along Lot at Main and Low Sts. Two Policemen Suspended in Sex Ring Case Two Farrell police officers have been suspended without pay for 10 days during which time Mayor John Giroskl will conduct an investigation to determine it they were implicated in a sex ring operated by a 21-year-old Lackawan- nock Township youth for a 16-year- old runaway Youngstown girl. The girl, arrested last Friday in could determine what it wishes to The Eric Railroad Company has repeated its request that the borough erect barriers protect Ing railroad property at an undeveloped parking lot at Main and Ixnv Streets. Council last July 7 agreed to allow John L. Beck, owner of the nearby -Kroger Company store building, to use the borough-owned plot as a parking lot until council a Trumbull County motel, told FBI agents and Youngstown juvenile department detectives who were called into the case that the Farrell policemen were among the some 60 men with whom she had immoral relations during the several days she traveled between Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Later rtie denied the statement and said she was confused. Mayor Giroski announced Monday afternoon, that he had suspended the police officers effective do with the land. Previously, Beck had been glvon verbal permission to use the lot by a few councllmen. At that time, ough to erect barriers where the lot borders the track, In order to prevent a motor vehicle from accidentally driving into the path of a passing train. Obligation Councilman generally agreed that the railroad's request is fair and that the borough Is obligated to comply.

Since the railroad's previous request, council 1ms turned thr? matter over to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission Is to have a recommendation prepared for the next meeting of council. the councllmcn said they were im-! Councilman Fred Harrison, der the impression that Beck in- however, said ho believed the tended lo improve the lot at his railroad itself should erect bar- FEBRUARY FURNITURE SALE Now Going On At AARON BOBBINS FURNITURE 1M Main St. Greenville on the secret. Later I went to Al- i Monday.

He withheld their names, giers, and everywhere I spread rumors that the big British attack was forming in the south. The word got back quickly to Hitler. One night, after my work was done I entered the front door of a building in Algiers in a blaze of glory and came out the back door a nobody. The next day was D- Day." In 1946 Gen. Montgomery gave James his permission to write a book about his great adventure.

That's why Mr. and Mrs. Clifton James are in the United States now for the opening of the movie, "I was Monty's Double," of which the British soldier is both author and star. pointing out that "the officers accused have good reputations In the community." He also said since Uie accusation made 'against them came from what he termed tainted source" own expense. Later I 1 wn.s discovered that: Bock would only undertake the cutting of the curb for driveway purposes and expected tho borough to foot th-3 bill for paving the area.

In the latest letter from the Krle, read at. last night's meeting of council, F. J. Mulligan, of Youngstown, Mahonlng Division superintendent for tho railroad, reminded council that stipulations in the deed (or the the borough acquired from tho Eric for a of one the he would make a complete invcsti- ncccssit protecting railroad m- Lebanon Six-Year-Old Is Easter Seal Child HARRISBURG (A.P) A Lebanon girl with cerebral palsy, Roberta Lou Witters, 6, today was named the 1959 1 ania Easter Seal Child. She will represent more than 10,000 handicapped children receiving care and treatment from gallon before reaching a decision.

Mayor Giroski said the officers had reported to their superiors on some of the activities In Farrell of the Youngstown- girl. They had found her loitering in a number of places, including a tavern, and had ordered her out. Arraigned Here Meantime, Ronald Edward Sen- kosky, 21, of R. D.2, Sharon, accused of transporting the girl into Pennsylvania and acting as her procurer was held for federal grand jury at Pittsburgh on a charge of white slavery. He supplied a bond of $1,000 Monday af stallatlons on tho property.

The railroad also wishes the bor- riers if It wants Its property protected. Ho oiled what ho described as a lack of co-operation on the part ot the Erie when the borough requested sidewalk repairs at one of its crossings. Asked for his opinion of the situation, Borough Engineer James Brown said ho believes tho establishment of a parking lot on tho land is contrary to provisions of the deed. Ho said that the railroad would not sell the land to Bock for use as a parking lot, Council decided It would take no immediate action but would Investigate the Incumberances in the deed. COUNTY SEAT Mrr Marguerite NUon, correepondeni nnd court reporter office.

IRC South Diamond Street Telephone Mercer 100. Reinig Speaks to Mercer Jaycees Terry Brennan Shuts Book on Pigskin Career CHICAGO Terry Brcn- nan, victim of tho great firing at Notre Dame, said goodbye to football Monday night, marking tho end ot one career and tho beginning of another. At 30, Brennan announced he is through with coaching and will Join an Investment banking firm office in Chicago in April, shortly after his term officially ends at Notre Dame. More than 400 friends, paying $10 a plate at a dinner party, turned out to honor the former Irish coach whose dismissal four days before Christmas touched off a national controversy. Although tho party had no reflection on Notro Dame's action, no university officials were present.

Brennan, at Notre Dame five years, was succeeded by Ku- hartch, coach of the Washington Red Skins. He said ho holds "no bitterness town rets Notre Dame. I wish thorn luck next season and tho seasons to come." Brennan, a former star half back for the Irish, disclosed he had rejected offers of head coach- Ing Jobs from alx colleges. "I've proven I can coach a football team," he said. "There are uncertainties In coaching.

I feel I have a better future In business." Davis Cup Kings Come Back To Brass Band Welcome Home LOR ANOELES (API After flvo long nnd frustrating years, the Davl.M Cup Monday night re(timed to Unites States soil and a tumultuous brass hand welcome. And with amateur tennis 1 loftiest bauble came- the smiling, slender University of Southern California student who made the Downundcr victory possible. Alejandro (Alex) Olmnclo. Tho USC band Wared a fight song ns Ohnedo, non-playing captain Perry Jones ami other members of the (cam stopped oft a plane from Hawaii. IJ I feel very happy Indeed to bo back in the United States and happy we bring the cup back," said Olmcdo, a Peruvian citizen.

It was Just a few days short of n. yoar ngo that. Joncn accepted the Davis Cup captaincy with the pledge: "Wo are not going to Aus- ralla with tho Idea of losing." Jones said It may he some tlmo Before tho United Slates loses tho ntornallonal symbol of tennis su- wrlorlty. Ho added: "We're going to tnko full advantage of our championship to spread the Gospel of tennis hroughout tho 11 States. We're going to develop more in- torest In the game and from that.

Interest more and better sters who'll play tho game." With Jones and Barry McKay of Dayton, Ohio; Chris a Piedmont, and Earl Buchhpls, of St. Louis. i flam Richardson, who teamed with Olmedo for tho 4 lory In Australia, had returned, earlier. Dunham Reinig, Greenville recreational director, was guest ternoon after waiving hearing be- spcakcl at a st night's gathering fore Deputy U.S. Commissioner Guy Thome here.

of the Mercer Area Junior Cham- Senkosky will be arraigned in the next term of federal court. The bcr of Commerce. The monthly meeting was held in the agricul- 51 Pennsylvania cripped children from Mercer County Jail, where he societies during the 1959 Easter ha', been transferred Saturday charges were preferred by "FBI extension office at the who took young man courthoUBC Reinig addressed the civic mcm- Local Methodist Group Schedules Church Night "Church Night" will be observed at the Mercer Methodist Church during February and March. The scries of special events spanning eight Wednesdays, beginning tomorrow, will Include activities for the entire church family. This week's observance ls a reminder of 'the approachng Lenten season and the Joint Nationwide Seal appeal.

Roberta will make several personal appearances to help the state reach a one million dollar Easter Seal goal, Miss Hazel M. Whitesell, drive chairman, announced today. The appeal will run from Feb. 27 to March 29. night from.

Farrell Jail. bers of the possibilities of organ- Wcck of Dctllcalion and Wcck ot ELECTRIC IN-A-CAR HEATERS FOR COMFORT Mercer County District Attorney i7 ocl recreation for the Mercer John Q. Stranahan, who is contin- Hc was introduced by Doning his investigation into the case, ald Wilson, first vice Ty 1 1 t-innl 1 itn li had Senkosky transferred to the county jail. Sharon Newsmen Get Free Access To Police Docket Box Office Opens 6:30 Adults 75c Children Free New Showing! 2 New Technicolor Hits At 7 p.m. and 10:20 the absence of Russell Graham, head of the group, Extensive plans were made for the annual Easter egg hunt, which was launched last Easter season.

In other business, arrangements were made for Dr. Charles Jones, Grove City surgeon and hypnosis expert, to speak at a public. Sharon newspapermen have as mec ti ng on May. -1. The annual free access to the police docket at soap clcrby to be he i in the police station as they have had August, also was discussed.

prior to last Saturday morning. The docket has been moved BRIEFS from a counter at the entrance to Mrs. Edna Buchanan, East the police offices to a shelf along i er street, left last weekend for the western edge of the main of- Jenson Beach, to visit her fice. There it will be away from sister-in-law, Mrs. Alvie Liver- the searching eyes of visitors to more, and the latter's sister, the police department.

The Sharon Herald dropped its court action Monday noon after city solicitor W. Allen Dill had Margaret Bean. HOSPITAL NOTES Admitted to Mercer Cottage Hospital yesterday -were Mrs. Isa- PLUS AT 9:05 Technicolor MONEY WOMEN, AND GUNS" Jock Mahoney Kim Hunter presented a copy of Mayor Mi- belle Clark, John Shaffer, and chael Dunn's Jan. 29 order regu- George Carter, all of R.

D. 7, Mer- lating public Use of police docket, cer; Arthur Barnes, R. D. 1, Vo- I The Sharon newspaper hod claim- lant; Robert Gicbner, West Ve' ed its reporters were denied the nang-o Street; Mrs. Ruth Polliard, right to inspect the docket last R.

D. 2, Fredonia, afld Glenna Russell, R. D. Transfer. Discharged were Mrs.

Next Attraction First Run "NO NAME ON THE BULLET" Technicolor Audio Murphy Also "STEP DOWN TO TERROR' WEEKLY DINING SPECIALS Wednesday CHICKEN PIE US Thursday SPAGHETTI 95e Friday FISH FRY 85c Thursday and Friday. 11 i Berks Chairman MOIdS Out Democratic Funds Edna Marsh, Butler; David Baun, R. D. 2( Jackscm Center; Shirley Sutherland, Hardsvllle; Mrs. Bertha Bright, Fredonia, and James Min- READING, Pa.

The chair- ner, 225 East Venango Street. man of the Berks County Demo- BIRTH cratic Committee said A daughter Sunday to Mr. and night lie's postponing county con- Mrs. Robert Barber, R. D.

6, tributions to the party's state Mercer. committee pending a conference REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS with party leaders on the question Mary M. Faull, Grove City, to of patronage. i Thomas Mulquecn and wife, John E. Ruth said he wrote Grove City, Property on Park State Sen.

Joseph M. Barr, Dem- Street, Grove City. ocratic state chairman, in re- i Guy and wife, sponse to a request for a $10,000 Greenville, to Michael F. Spring Evangelism which starts Sunday, Feb. 8.

MAIUUAOE LICENSE APPLICATIONS Harry E. Form, 224 West Silver Street, Sharon, and Rose Mnrle Linzenbold, R. D. 1, Shnrpsvllle. Carl Edward Graham, R.

D. 5, Salem, find Linda Lee Sellers, R. D. 3, Canfleld, O. James K.

Snyder, West Middlesex, and Rose E. Pcnola, 619 Darr Avenue, Farrell. Fredonia Basketball Scores By TUB ASSOCIATED I'KKSS COLLEGK DASKUTIIALL, Vanderbill 81, Alabama 00 Mississippi State 55, Tulanc 40 Tennessee 100, Florida 70 Mississippi 80, Louisiana State 60 Virginia Tech 74, William ft Mary 68 Bast Tennessee 93, Murray (Ky) 05 Eastern Kentucky 80, Middle Tennessee 64 Michigan State 88, Wisconsin 57 Michigan 87, Illinois 85 Indiana 122, Ohio State 02 Kansas State 50, Nebraska 43 Cincinnati 84, Tulsa 71 Bradley 60, Wichita 62 St. Louis 08, North Texas 67 Drake 60, Houston 63 Toledo 79, Ohio U. 67 (ot) Now Mexico State 66, Arizona 58 Colorado College 84, Colorado Mines 67 NYU 55, Boston Miami (Fla) 79, Florida Southern 76 New Orleans Loyola 80, St.

Peters (NJ) 63 Mississippi Southern 72, Louisiana Tech 54 Notre Dame 72, St. John's (NY) 70 St. Francis (Pa) 59, Xavicr (Ohio) B6 Ralph Dupas Next Poe for Flanagan ST. PAUL, Minn. velg-ht DP! Flanatfnn fnccs tho Irama critics nigaln Wednesday night.

The St. Paul Irishman goes on television In his 10-round bout ivtth Ralph Dupas of Now Orleans, 'ilthough Flnnngnn's TV ratings Imvo been worse than a flopping Jomodlan'R. Ho ndmlts Unit some of his nationally viewed fights iiavo boon crashing bores. Some blame It on Flanagan's stylo, "You don't ntny In this gnmo long 1 If you got chewed up," he "You've got to protect yourself. I've done that, but I've also boon slapping some pretty good boxers nround," Bathgate Catches Geof ripn in NHL Production Race MONTREAL (AP)' feath- tfatc of tho New York Rangera Inally has caught up to elusive Beniie (Boom Boom) Geoffrion of ho Montreal Canadlcn'i In the.

National Hookey League scoring according to figures released today. Tho load Is not a clear-cut one since Bathgntc draws the nod on 1 a technical po (n most noororl. The, two are tied In total polnta with 80, but Ocoffrlon'a 20 are eight lew than his New York rival. Bathgate ban M- slats and the Montrcaler 40,, tops In (ho league. Bathgate's 28 foali' tearf'that department.

J1HIM BK1MOIJ) AUOI'IONKBK Tramler. Pa. I'h. Mitchell KOI 1 w.tch; SPALMHG'S PHARMACY DOLURDAY ADVERTISEMENT tj, ni, 7'" Wednesday's Record-Argus Brief Winifred CFreddi) Little, a first year medical student at the Unl- virslty of Pitsburgh, suffered a fractured ankle while ice skating" at Panther Hollow, in the Oakland area. 'Miss Little, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Little, R. D. 2, Frcdonin, Is a patient in Presbyterian Hospital where she may need surgery. contribution county.

in 1959 from his Hepburn Flown to Home and wife, same. Property on Lebanon Avenue, Greenville. Monroe Runhnan and wife, Perry, to Warren N. Ruhlman, West VARIETY OF OTHER PINNERS AT POPULAR PRICES Paxton's Lunch (Nari to Gibson's Furniture Co.) Opan 24 Hours Daily bcapt Sunday Opan Sunday at 5 p. m.

"Pie With a Reputation" LOS ANGELES 'Til ride Salem. Property In Perry, that horse again before the pic- Sylvester, E. McKean and oth- ture is finished." vows Audrey ers, Sandy Lake, to Sandy Lake Hepburn. The actress returned on United Presbyterian Church, Sanan ambulance plane Monday from dy Lake. Three acres in Sandy Durango, Mexico, where a fall Lake Township.

from a horse during a movie scene fractured two or more of her vertebrae last Wednesday. Dorothy Groves, Perry, to George Hazen and wife, New Vernon. Three acres in Perry. Luck Follows Sharonite, Family Til luck has followed the family of Newell Sexton of Sharon. Today, Sexton is battling for hs life in Sharon General Hospital after being injured in a two-car crash on Sharon-Mercer Saturday night.

His wife and their five-year-old daughter also are hospital patients. They managed to survive the January flood after' high waters filled the basement of their Vine Avenue home and threatened the first floor. Then last week the house was badly damaged by fire and they were forced to move to apartments in North Water Avenue. Saturday night the family was riding in a car operated by Mrs Sexton 1 brother, Robert J. Hall, of Stoncborp, when it crashed head on with a station wagon driven by Bruce Kane, of Girard, O.

Church Council Urged To Oppose Track "Evil" ALLHNTOWN, Pa. The Pennsylvania Council of Churches has been asked by one of its divisions to unite against any bill that would authorize a referendum on legalizing horse racing in Pennsylvania. The council's 48th General Assembly heard a plea Monday from Division of Social Relations that church people's "make themselves heard against this Insidious evil." AUTOMATIC WASHERS and DRYERS AT Gibson's Furniture Co. "If It Comes Prom It's TRAP MR. MONEY WORRIES with a THRIFT PLAN RCFINANCS LOAN.

Reduce payments on that big purchase. Get $29 to $000 or more. Your signature only. Same day servlct. With, Thrift in town, you've got a friend around.

THRIFT PLAN FINANCE CORPORATION 229 Main Greenville Greenville 2750. WANT ADS WORK WONDERS LAST TIMES TODAY Pat Boone Sheree North in "MARDIGRAS" TOMORROW And Thursday JORDAN Oroatott off whIU hunUrsj! of man-eaters off India! STEWART GRANGER wmmn mmm in to Malm Your Skip a leal! 2 Nightly At 6:30 and 8:40 Adults 60c Children 2Sc gives you the finest automatic hot water service WATIR UNITED Afl trie hot water you want whenever yon It with a properly siied AlomJlox 1 automstlii GAS water heater. Made of rust-proof nom, the Afumilux wtH provide gallon sfMt" gallon of reafly hot watsr that's dean. And remembsr, GAS hssti wstsr fsslilt, VW snd at lowest cost. See your plumber or drop Iri st and arrange for the installation of sn AlumlhJB.

Yours for a small down psymsnt with two ystss to pay the balancs. NATURAL GAS CDMPXITr OS YOOt.

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