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1 a. PAS! i THE PITTSBURGH PRESS MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1953 Around the Town Legion Parade Winners Listed Prize winners in the American Legion Parade Saturday were: BANDS CLASS A Claysburg, first Sept. 23 Twins Will Bring Parents More Than Joy Three Die Here Of Fail Injuries North, South Side Residents Included Three district resident! died In Soldier Dead, 13 Injured On Highways 2 Turnpike Crashes Involve Servicemen Traffic claimed the life of one prize; cnambersburg, second prize. Three More From District Slain in Korea Death Struck Just Before Truce Just Wore the dawn of a Korean truce, the pitch of fight- lng and killing ran heaviest. Latest reports show three CLASS Bellefonte, first; j- 7 Homestead second.

hospitals over the week end as Dual Births Worth New Washer, Dryer, Gift to Families from Westinghouse Parents of twins born Sept 23 will get a double return on their bundles. It's all part of the second annual 'Twins for Twins" promotion of TVestinghouse Electric. The two-fold prize for dual births that day Is a spanking new automatic washer and dryer? DRUM AND BUGLE UNITS CLASS Meyersdale, first; the result of falls. Michael Kane, 60, of 320 N. Somerset, second; Sewickley, third; Millersburg, fourth; Johns Craig St, fell 60 feet over em town, fifth; Carlisle, sixth.

motorist and left at least 13 wore district men lost their lives i before the shooting ended. One was from Pittsburgh. Twelve were reported wounded. bankment on Monument Hill, North Side, Saturday afternoon. He died yesterday in Allegheny General Hospital of a fractured skull and other injuries.

Mrs. Eliza Lamneck, 75, of 207 Ruxton died yesterday In South Side Hospital. She sustained a possible fractured skull and broken neck in a fall in her otners injured aunng a week end latest twin models oi tne nrm. CnJ of heavy travel on district roads. Besides the equipment for OUiineismen tno The fatality and five of the! handling the extra wash involved 7000-Mile Air Vacation Injured resulted from two acci the happy parents will get dents on the Turnpike, qne in enough baby food to keep the! MONTREAL, Aug.

3 (UP) which a tractor-trailer and its doublets going for many a day More than 100 United States and cargo of small trucks went up! 768 Jars, ans and boxes, to Canadian businessmen headed inflames. be exact. their private planes homeward to- Two men were hurt, one suf If the twins arrive on time after a transcontinental air fering the loss of an arm, when1 between midnight Sept. 22 and cavalcade to demonstrate the Loot Less Than $5 In Five Churches WATKINS GLEN. N.

Aug. 3 (UP) Police Chief Glenn Lam-ers said today two burglars netted less than $5 when they raided alms boxes ln five churches here. The thieves broke doors and stained glass windows to enter churches of the Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian faiths before worshipers arrived for Sunday two injured and one missing in action. KILLED IX ACTION' Sgf. David R.

IMMin, son of Mr. and Mis. David Lawson, 117 S. 22nd Pittsburgh. Pfc.

Michael I- D.ielsUI, son of Mrs. Nellie Pzielski, 140 High their auto hit a train near New home Friday night. midnight Sept. 23 according to pleasure and safety of a flying vacation. local clocks the rest is easy.

Jennie Hopkins, 76, of 925 First Verona, died Satur day in West Penn Hospital of complications that developed aft The accident-free 7000-mile trip began July 25 at Portland, and as designed in part to prove that "aviation is a safe means of transportation." er she sustained a broken leg in a fall in her home. Alexandria. SOMERSET, Aug. 3 (Special) An Army nergeant was killed and two Pittsburgh district mm were seriously hurt when their auto hurtled over the medial strip on the Turnpike near here Saturday night. A telegram, collect of course, to Blessed Event, Westing-house Electric Mansfield, Ohio, within 72 hours will take care of the rest.

It must give, the parents' names and address and time and place of the twins' birth. Last year the company gave Mt, Pleasant. (Previously reported missing.) Fvt. lili hard I). Walker, brother of Miss Viola M.

Walker, 7 Alden Meadville. HOINDKI) Corp. Carl K. Billig, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Carl K. Billig, 1156 Fourth New Brighton. Pfc. Donald II. Bmvr, son of Sgt.

Earl L. Hoke, of Blackwell away more of Its mechanical L'nilfd Pitu TtltphuM died instantly ith a skull "blessed events" than expected, fracture. He was stationed at More than 300 contestants quali-Camp Pickett. Va. fled.

The normal daily average The driver, Edward J. Raimon- js about 104. di, 22, of Mulberry Way, suffered a skull fracture. Hospital officials here reported his condition today irOp George A. Cashmore, of 5256 John DePino, Werner Avenue, I Bridgeville, was in fair condition Fleldcrest Dr- ttMehak.

has with cuts and I retired as chief of the Pitts- MRS. IIM CROSS Ht didn't have to die." Mr. and Mis. Clair R. Bowser, RD 3, Kittanning.

Pfc. Kirk A. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. William K.

Brown, RD 1, Box 5A. Kliabeth. rvt Harold J. Conaway aon of Mr. and Mrs.

Harold D. Conaway, Richeyville. Pfc. F.rnest K. Dews, son of John Dews, 478 Clarendon Monessen.

Sgt Harry D. Lake, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Lake, Union-town.

2d I.lenf. Joseph B. Mayer, husband of Mis. Mary J. Mayers, burg Lake Erie Railroad Wife Mourns Yank Slain 80 Minutes Before Truce War Bride Received Letter Day Earlier From Last American to Die in Korea police depart Ml ment after 37 years' v- ice.

A native LTL State Police said the car overturned after hitting an embankment on the other side of the highway. f.REENSBURG, Aug 3 (Special) Three U. S. Marines were hurt when their auto crashed Into 4 tractor-trailer loaded with Army equipment on the Turnpike yesterday. The big rig, carrying three- of Butler, Pa TO Mr.

Cashmore plans to move to California. Wayne L. 212 h. Fairmont 'IrafTord. DETROIT, Aug.

2 (UP)-Tcars of grief streamed down Ihe Pvt. ph A. MoHleleone. son face of a German war bride today as she read again the last letter of Mr. and Mrs.

Nick Monte-Ircm husband. xtr Qmt ii nv nd one day before Sfc. Harold R. Flick, 410 3 DETROIT quarter-ton trucks, was destroyed Clokey a supervisor a the Guardian going to sign it; I when it burst into flames. Ohio Ave, Classport.

Ooss billed the last Amert-jhey ever fan cnlHmr in. Ate it 4Vi Ank i i mi i .1 i'lr. HMIMIIirO Margaret Morgan, 4.7 i Life Insurance Co is attending Gary. Inrf.) He d.ed an hour and 20 about the hospital here, were: j.conferS Pvt. Clyde K.

Waller, the truce Cross, who came to the i Pfc. Charles Cheap, Toledo, Ithe lS5 veStl Connectf of Mrs. Martha I. Walter, RD Li in possible pelvis fracture; attne fJJ! McMillion a fast Freedom. 1 nn sobhed work as a waitress when she re-1 Corp.

Carl J. Hugh, South of cTrnegifTeS ha! I'fc. Kruin (.. Weslfall. son of sa 1 felt ce.ved notice of her husbands shock, and Pfc.

Clyde John- STeet thA Mrs. Silvestre Berry, Adah. 1 neatn. Mie collapsed as sne read son. Lodi, Ohio, broken leg I'OI-ticinCT avA nilKU Vnlatinn, Thev were returning to Camp I i department of Jack Heinz, Lejeune, N.

C. Cleveland. Marine Pfc. Edward ft. Riska, KV.ne Irom 1 the telegram, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Anthony fought everything was going to Ynr Riska, 26, S. 10th Pittsburgh, "Whv did thev let him die?" State CLEVELAND WASHINGTON d.c. Convenient Departures and Arrival Times Spacious double-row Interiors for Your Comfort Ticfeef Officei Win, Penn Hotel lobby Wiona. ATLANTIC 1-0745 or your Travtl Agtnt Police said the autoj the medial strip, five! Jumped Iired Of Klimors iHa KhrieUeH "Ho rliHn't have to Company I Reunion nd hit the But the letter was almost as die.

We were going to have west of Irwin' an sad as the ending of a romance a fine home when Harold got I tractor-trailer broadside, The thirty-fifth annual re union of Company 319th In i.N.n kfi) Pvt. Jack C. lAty, son of Mrs. Fmily Loy, 607 Hajs Wil-kinshurg. Pvt.

J. Scnlch, son of that started in Wuttenburg, Ger back. And a family." many, in 1918. Sgt. Cross, who enlisted in the fantry of World War will be Sgt.

Cross wrote his 25-year- armed forces 8 years ago at the held Aug. 30 at the Old Dawson Fair Grounds, Dawson. Pa, Mr. and Mrs. John Senich old wire who lives with his ace of 16.

was sent to Korea from R. H. Adams, secretary of the r.REENSBl Rtl, Aug. 8 (Special) Two men were In critical condition today after their auto smashed Into a switching engine near New Alexandria. One of the victims, Frank Spjallone, 39, of Hannasrown, had to undergo amputation of the left hand.

He also suffered parents In suburban Deal born, Germany last January. He as "Sometimes I don't think we'll wounded by mortar fire shortly make It. I am beginning to won-1 before Ihe cease fire and died 4 der about that armistice. Are! hours later. 10 11, Longfellow MunhalL missim; 1st I.leul.

Balduzzl son of Mr. and Mrs, James J. RakltiMl 3 Fifth Extension. Coraopolis. organization, announced that a dinner for ex complmy members will be served at 1:30 p.

m. PERMANENT stainless steel wire screen that protects spectators behind home plate in one Familiar Mounted Figure at Paradet Short route to the Orient a possible skull fracture. John Camarote, 39, of Crab- major league ball park weighs 3500 pounds and covers 6000 square feet 1 Ben Marshall, Former City Police Superinfendenf, Dies WDTV Denies NBC to Cut Ties Retaining Rights, Manager Asserts Forced to Retire After 25 Years lien K. Marshal who rose Jfl a rookie cop to police su- tree, suffered internal injuries. State Police said the auto had Just left thecloverleaf for Routes 22-119 when it hit the train on a short spur.

The crash happened on Saturday. Four soldiers stationed at South Park and two North Side girls were hurt when their auto collided with a trolley on the North Side early to; day. Three of the injured were d(v tained at Allegheny General Hospital. They were the driver, Frank R. Brittle, 20, head cut requiring 13 stitches; Harry Baldw in, 21, head cut, 15 stitches.

wuuiu 10Sp jih vatrHa imu; his home, 4728 Liberty Ave. Death came to the 85-year-old policeman 19 years after City and Carol Lasch, 19, of 1817 Hall politics forced him into retirement because of ill health. A veteran of 25 years on the force then, Mr. Marshall was appointed superintendent in 10,14 by Mayor William N. McNair.

He suffered a serious illness, took a fi-mnnth leave and wa? forced to retire shortly after returning to his job. Paraded on Horse The grey -haired superintendent atlonal Broadcasting Co. telecasts Sept. 1. Harold C.

Lund, general manager of the station, said his station would continue to have first rights on all NBC programs indefinitely. A story yesterday reported that WKJF-TV. which went on the air Saturday, would hae all NBC programs beginning next month. Mr. Lund said he also checked with NBC officials and they said they had led no one to believe they would cut the tie with WDTV.

In the meantime, officials of the new station said WKJF-TV was telecasting on Channel 53 without a hitch. A converter Is needed before most sets can receive the broadcasts. Buena Vista head Injury. Treated and released were Barbara Sinagara, 19, of 186 Leekle James Donnley, 21, and Henry Burkowskl, 26. Folice said the crash, involving a No.

8 Pcrrysville trolley, -i I xs iff-10 'v operated by Raymond C. Reiner, 26, of 2618 Hackney, occurred in the 1200 block of PerrysvUle Ave. Free Work Driver probably will be best remembered leading parades down Fifth Avenue atop a big black horse. His hobby was playing with his and neighbors' children. "I like children.

I like to come home at night and find a whole crowd of them play-Ing In my back rd." he toid a Press reporter 20 years ago. Horn In Indiana County, he was educated there and at Reeds-burg Academv. Our other Banking Services ore also available for your convenience: Personal and Commercial Checking Accounts Safe Deposit Boxes Individual, Commercial and Mortgage Loans Travelers' Checks Night Depository PRACTICALLY all meteorites contain some iron, though the proportion varies greatly; some have as much as along with nickel and other elements. Jailed in Crash Manko Allegedly Drunk at Wheel A key figure In the City's "free work" scandal of 1950 was in an- PERFECT DIAMOND vvU' Happiness Jtlrif Worked for Railway He came to Pittsburgh as a young man and worked for the $1 BEN K. MARSHALL Rookie to superintendent.

0 I I Pittsburgh Railways Co. for 9 years. I After joining the police force JI Dew jother kind of trouble today. George Manko, 47, driver of a SI Wkly e.rt tn he rose quicklv through Autopsy Ordered In Man's Death A Regular Savings Account at Union National Bank of Pittsburgh pays you a full 2J interest, compounded semi-annually on June 1 and December 1. Money deposited during the first five days of any month draws interest from the first day of that month.

Withdrawals totaling up to $500.00 are permitted in any 30 day period without previous notice, but thirty days notice is required on withdrawals in excess of $500.00. You may open a personal Savings Account, a joint Savings Account with husband or wife, or with any other individual, or a Savings Account in trust for your children or other close relatives. Savings Accounts will be accepted from individuals, churches, charitable and non-profit organizations, without limitations in amount. truck involved in the fatal accident which touched off the scan- MiniI, ii. ihp raiiLo iin One of his jobs In the early An autopsy was ordered today waa iM To "nys was escorting dignitaries Dignund Duplay TRUST DEPARTMENT SERVICES Settlement of Estates KAPPELC 5J3 librrly Hi librrly I through the city.

Included were; for a McKees Rocks man who jdrlvlng charge last night after President Woodrow Wilson andiwl this morning in Ohio Valley an auto crash, the King of Belgium. Hospital after 2 days of uncon-j pronounccd drunk bv a City He also was active as a Mason sciousness. rising th- Tn. An Physician, he was released under IvIIIHM ri coroners nepunes snui mey i years he was a nrominent flanro ku. en Dona.

Trustet in Syria Temple activities. rVrtim run may 1 vniin rutin may Guardian Agent Transfer Agent Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Frances B. Marshall; two sons. A.

Davis, of Pittsburgh, and Clifford, of New York Citv: Committee Registrar of Frazier was fatally 1J lJ anKo, a rormer city injured In a fight. i painter, was driving a truck He was found lying on the! involved In an accident in Butler sidewalk of Chartiers Avenue County in which Salvator Di-near the P. L. E. Railroad Sta- jlelsi, another City employe, was tion in McKecs Rocks Saturday! killed.

morning. Investigation revealed that both The hospital said he died at Manko and Dilelsi were working, daiiKhtcr, Mrs. Althla Stlttler. ivvn vnikVHAvi 1QUTOF2D0M fidl tin. noiw-plrklnc ini tar-nvntinf rrUI ttrh rm oftwi Ull-Ul lin of I'ln-Wornvi uji, MraiitM that mtdkal tirxrtj tmr lnft OHt lra 1irM rr- I 2 I id lso of New York; seven trand- hildren and three creat-crand- Trustee for Bondholders 'children.

I 6:53 a. m. today without regain-1 on City time, on the summer i air i-uiK iriTivea si ing consciousness. i torn txamlnrd. Entir fimiiiui K.

V. I i me it'Kiuy runerai Home, t5t)S Crushton where services will be 8 p. m. tomorrow. Burial will be at 11 a.

m. ft rid of Pln-Wornn. thm pmf mutt not only bt killwl, but I i killw) In tilt tart intwtint Kr A I home of Thomas E. Killgallen, then City Council president. Scores of persons were Indicted following a series of grand Jury investigations.

Manko is awaiting trial on a conspiracy charge. njsw iw ij w'n i mnani tfiamntx mu iuu umpnimi iiiMtw-ummii jgr. tt moif wk rnt iwyn i UU Vf irrrr 1 1 Life Besf Gift Dying Mother Got Tl'LSA, Aug. 3 (UP) Wednesday in Indiana. ny iivv ana mumpir.

initln. 1 I and brt how thr do it Fint a rlntlfle eoatinf r. 1 A rt tha tahlau into th bowrli h. Last night, police said, Manko's fnra thajr diinnlr. Thn Jarat't modern.

madiraily-aDDrovMl In. Churchill Pays Visit To Queen Elizabeth CHEQUERS COURT. England, courageous young woman who only asked for a little timeicar collided with an auto at New -got her gift of precious hours' Arlington Avenue and McArdle! .1 i Roadwav. South Sirip. Koithprl rliMit tnaa riht to work riB-Horma quirklr and ailj.

aim sjirni uinn in a oirin- Don't taka rhanraa with thli thU iwanKo nor naroia r. lavior oi flanfrrout, eonlatiiiua rn- Aug. 3 (I'P) Prime Minister day party with her tiny, black' oitlon. Dtnwin Jarn'i I 862 Newport Mt. Lebanon, Winston Churchill drove from haired baby Vwaalf a amall, rur-to-taka Doctors had warned Mrs.

Huey i was injured. 'Chequers to Windsor late yester iriav for a 4ri mimit ninlirnco with Alford, doomed by a rare lymph latiitit iprr-nl (or children and aduln. prrfx-Ud br Dr. D. Javna A Son.

iiKrlalliita in worm ramadiai for 100 yean. mMMMA nil ijtiMji- 1..... wl iiiiiiuni iviiiuiL, uini nutr nwi live VHUI ICIHUIMV VJIIICUIUI departure tomorrow for a to celebrate the birthday yester- PARIS Tile setting was intro-I holiday In Scotland. jday. Her friends and family said dueed into northern Europe in It was Mr.

Churchill's first it was her most urgent hope. jthe 9th century, when Charle-meeting with the Queen since Yesterday the young mother magne brought Italian artists I June 27 when his doctors orderedi had her jsrty complete with from Ravenna to pave his cathe-JhJmtorest. I cake and the baby. jdral at Aix-la-Chapelle. MfMlfl KDtlUl SYS TIM MEMlit FIDIHAl DIPOSIT INSUIANCI CORPORATION ajt aa at 11 a.iVaaaaiHiia.lal4t.

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