The Record-Argus from Greenville, Pennsylvania • Page 5

CfREENVlLLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24,1950 THE RECORD-ARGUS PAGEFTVE Today's Business Mirror Art of Relaxation New Concern Of American Sleep Manufacturers AMUSEMENT PARK SWEPTJY BLAZE Damage at Scranton Is Estimated at $250,000. By SAM DAWSON New York, May yawning from spring fever and consider the nrt of relaxation. Business bruins have hurnt-d the midnight 'oil to think up ways of lulling you to sleep. Sonic people can get to sleep simply by thinking about the amount of work there is to be done. But others make work out of relaxing.

They blame their sleeplessness on the neighbors, their wives or their offspring. And the next, day the hired bauds at the office or the mill have a rough time. Consider a few of the wonders of science and the ingenuity of industry, as viewed through ads, aimed at relaxing you with gadgets. There's tho "modern escape which the Lewis Conger Sleep Shop of New York poddies at around $600. Tt is "equipped with automatic control panel for remote control of phonograph, television; fov regulating temperature, humidity, and breeze's: for instant access to favorite liltMa- ture, beverages and snacks: for easing the insomniatic tension and promoting deep restful sleep." Gadgets Available ff you don't want to go whole hog on this business all nt oive.

you can approach the gadget ry piecemeal. Here are a few simpler ones: this: nrmeinner? A nice grassy bank under an apple tree in full bloom, and the fish SALEM TOWNSHIP Briefs Memorial Day services al Sle.v- homr lml rd, Sunday. daughter, Cleveland, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts.

Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Robot-Is, Sandy Lake, called there in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs.

Lylc Dick and children, Andover, and Mrs. Lucy Moors, Pierpont, were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blalne Dick. Mr.

and Mrs. William Swartz, New Lebanon, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts Paul Sherbondy, Kennard, spent the week-end with Glenn Vosler. Mr.

and Mrs. John Axtell and daughter, Greenville, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bear, Otter Creek, were Sunday Callers at the John and Gordon Cline homes. Mr.

and Mrs. Clyde Pfaff and family called at I ho George Pfaff Scranton, May A I fire believed to have started in a penny arcade did damage unofficially estimated at upwards of early today at an amusement park near here. The blaze, which could be seen for nearly 15 miles around, was at the Rocky Glen Park six miles south of Scranton. It started at about 1:30 a. m.

A ioiler roaster, the "house of the "Tokyo canal" and the penny arcade wore burned to the ground. A considerable amount of .22 calibre rifle ammunition stored in tli-J penny arcade popped and crackled as the arcade burned, but the flying bullets hit none of the fire fighters. Fire units were called from i Scranton. Moosic, Old Forge and Avoca. all nearby.

The Scranton superintonclent. of fires. Thomas G. Evans, accompanied the Scranton unit, the only professional outfit at the blaze. Firemen were hindered by lack of water.

Other buildings and installations at the park were saved by the fact they were distant from the origin of the hlazo. The park is scheduled to open May 30. Memorial Pay. The owners could not be immediately contacted for their estimate of the damage. Persons familiar with the cost of the installations said the damage would probably go above $3.30,000.

Cemetery be held at. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Rlnelta and The an gadget that "hums a electrical constant I drowsing tone and dispels ing pine fragrance." On the "slumber a concoction to be added to your tub. Or the "pulsating relftxer" an electric oscillating unit to be slipped under the.

mattress. No matter what you the ad says it "sends gentle pulsations that ease the ten- the "pondiculation sion." There are depicting a gaping gent, "an irresistable and the metronomic luller "with rhythmic flashing glow-light and repetitive, rhythmic lulling tone." If you aren't worn out by now, try reading yourself to sleep, using a 'non-skid prop-pillow, a floor reading stand that holds a book "securely in every conceivable and a robot cigarette holder which thwarts your tendency to set the bed afire. The "lullaby radio-bed lamp" combines radio reception with rest ful some radio comedian's program will likely do the trick. Or try a set of "polite neighbor league eight verses exhorting the unthinking to curb such classical neighborhood noises as radios and pets. If your pate is.

thinly thatched, there's a "Carnan headwarmer" which comes with adjustable bands in blue. Mattresses Varied Mattresses.can be had that arc soft on one half the bed and hard on the other, to fit different tastes of married couples; or beds equipped with "General Electric- blankets with dual controls which permit the wife to increase warmth on her side while hubby decreases warmth on his side." There's a modern bundling bed to keep partners from bumping; supersized beds; and duplex beds that can swing apart readily. Other aids to avoiding marital discord: The "spotray" which focuses light on a book and leaves the rest of the room dark; the silent radio, which fits an ear piece under one pillow and lets the other fellow sleep; a "silent alarm clock" that flashes alight, instead of a noise; and "anti-snore balls" to be sewed into the back of a pajama coat to discourage sleeping- on the bsuck. One ad says: "weeping is easing and restful" and offers the heartbreak pillow, moisture-resistant, to receive your tears, and exhorts: "do not shamedly stifle them." On the other hand, another ad recognizes that some people fall asleep too easily for example, just when the wife is in the midst of the exciting account of what went on at club and it reads: "Does hubby fall asleep too readily or at the wrong time? Try the no-doz pellets of concentrated cafein. They stimulate waktfulness when required, safe and effective." About the only thing the.

don't mention in the way of wooing the goddess of relaxation is o'clock, Tuesday with George wp Kmvley, Greenville, as the speaker. a program of songs and recitations, followed by decorations of the graves of our People are requested to donate flowers. There will be a shower Saturday evening, May 27, at the home of'MY. and Mrs. Walter Means for Mr.

and Mrs. Bob Leslie, newlyweds. Miss Gladys. Roberts am 1 Mrs. Clcmit Peters, Erie, called recently on Mrs.

Maude Donnell. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Osborn and children, Youngstown, were Sunday guests of hi.s parents, Mr. and Airs.

S. C. Osborn. Mrs. Alpha Osborn and son.

Dickie, and Mrs. Joe. Hoobler culled on Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Chess, Mcadville, recently.

Recent callers of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Rilcy were Mr.

and Mrs. Wallace. Palm and daughter, Patty, and W. O. Palm.

Greenville. Mr. and Mrs. Al Cannon, Greenville, were callers of Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Foulk. Mrs. Harry Foulk, Donna Mae and Phyllis, were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. John Bailey, Kennard. Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Rltea and guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hams and Mrs. Mary Williams.

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Gravatt and son, darks Mills, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Bratek.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Foulk and daughters, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Horn, Atlantic.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Leldy, Greenville, were recent callers of Glenn Williams and family. Mr. and Mrs.

R. O. Dick were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R.

D. Dick. Perry Mr. and Mrs. Ruymond McKcn- zie, Jamestown, and Mrs.

Electa Minnis, Sheakleyville, were also guests. VISITING NURSE Phone 4411-R-l 8-0 a. m. p. m.

Drinking Party Led To Butler Shooting Butler. May 24- conference with District Attorney Clyde Phumaker today will determine what charge will be placed 'against young woman who admitted holding a gun which fatally wounded her husband. I Mrs. Mollle Parks, 21, of Park- jcrs Landing, is being held on an open charge. Her unemployed husband.

Jack. died early yesterday a short itinie after he WHS shot by a bullet from caliber rifle. An autopsy disclosed Parks succumbed of hemorrhages induced by the wound. He was shot in the i thigh. i Shumaker said Mrs.

Parks told Shim the shooting followed drink- ling party in the couple's home. PRR Directors Rr-Klretrrl Philadelphia. May 24 Pennsylvania Railroad stockholders have re-elected four directors to four year terms. the election, vevterdny. the stockholders continued in office Pierre S.

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