The Evening Standard from Uniontown, Pennsylvania • Page 14

PMC FOURTEEN ROUND By The 5TKKtR5 Bill Harvey, young Waynesburg man, who covered courts here for the Brownsville Telegraph and Con- nellsvHe Courier i the summer! of 1926 when the Weisel trial a the big news is critical iy ill in Fins-' burgh with glandular fever. mil left Uniontown in the late fall of 1926 and completed his college cation at 'Wayuesburg coHepe. A graduation, he became instructor of English in a Pittsburgh High school and not so lonp ago was maried to a Waynesburg girl. His illness has 'been of some duration and recently it has become serious. A blood transfusion was resorted to yesterday in an attempt to save his life.

"While working in i Harvey resided the Y. M. C. His drawl, acfiuired at Washington, D. C.

and New Orleans according to its possessor, won him many i especially among officials. Hia father is Professor McLcod Ham-y of Waynesburg college. Marlyn optometrist at tlie Wallace Miller and Brother store one of the men in Uniontown. has not yet forgotten his maiden venlure in announcing a ra- QlcTprogram. The debut occurred some months ago during a series of Uniontown broadcasts over WMMN.

Dr. Miller was the guest announcer for the Miller store program and although he admits he is not seeking the crown of Graham McXamee the Uniontown man got a big thrill. His friends still secure a smile from him when they say "Station WMM.N with Dr. Miller as guest announcer. Acording to radio exxperts the average Uiiiontowu radio fan has no need to be alarmed if reception of KDKA, key station here for most of radio's programs, is not so good.

For a time last fall KDKA was "terrible 1 fading and weaving. Then things became better, but of late the fading has'resumed. Experimentation the 50,000 watt sending Saxonburg is one reason why "Kaydee" is off at the present, it is believed. reports say some enterprising Connellsville folks have modernized the chance board racket wherein prize turkeys go to the lucky winners. It's said one individual in particular is ottering a half galloa of Christmas "cheer" with every board.

And they say he has no trouble selling the chances. Dan Cupid is making up for lost time this week, and Holiday marriages are expected to top any other records for the season. At least 25 couples have applied for licenses at the courthouse in the past week and before today is ended, the number will probably total 30. The district attorney's office has i 4 FT. A man had a square window four feet high, four feet wide, as shown in the diagram.

He decided to nail up half of it and when he did so, he slill had a square window four feet high, four fed wide. Can you figure how ihis be possible) RTOSimTDNNHHHHRR you add six A's, three and one I to ihe line of letters shown above and then put the proper letters in their proper places La the squares, you will make an eight-word sentence that you have heard very frequently in the past few days- the Dally Mewt fttandtrd, Unfoniown, Jfe, Evening, Dtctmter 24,1 WO r- For R0ni Adf--Wo. 1 or LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa: I am only a Jittle fy years old and I would like you to send me a baby doll a story book and a sewing set. Please Santa. MARY TRAYNOR, niontown, Pa.

Dear Santa: I am writing you a few lines to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want windmill and a sack of sand and a big pan to put the sand in. And 1 want a Royal Raneer sled. That's aii I want for this Christmas. Continental No.

3, House No. 34. To Santa from CHARLES WILLIAM ROUPE. See page 4 for answer Number End Doesn't Irk Racketeers PITTSBURGH, Dec. Pitts- burgn "numbers" racket presented a calm, unworried front yesterday to the announcement from New York that, after December 31, clearing house figures will no longer be published dally.

Local racket men think the effort to kill the "numbers" business by this method akin to attempting to kill a Hippopotamus with a tack-hammer. Only a few yesterday seemed worried over the edict issued by the New York Clearing House Association yesterday, and these were the small-time writers, pickup-men or operators, taken by surprise and facing momentarily the i-Lciid possibility of having to go to work. Officials of the New York clearing house, in announcing the decision they had voted, said they were, moved to discontinue daily publication of the exchange and balance figures because of the widespread "lottery" racket which operates on the published numbers, and the attempts of racket men to bribe employes of the association to furnish numbers In advance of publica- Dear Santa I am a little boy eight years old, and in the fourth grade. I want you to bring me a Golden Arrow racer, a watch, some tin soldiers, two switches! for my electric train, a pair of gloves, a pair of shoes, a pan- of skeis' and some- nuts and candy. And don't forget Dear Mother and Daddy.

WILLIAM HUSTEAD. 132 Evans Uniontown, Pa. Uniontown, Dec. 18-30. Santa Claus, North Pole.

Dear Santa: I am a little boy four years old and would like for you to bring me a drum, an elephant, a Christmas tree, baby doll, a train, an aeroplane, garage, a bugle and a accordiaru That's all Santa. I am a very good boy and I hope that you will bring me these toys Xmas morning. JACK WHTTBY. 203 Prospect Uniontown, Pa. Dear Santa I am a little boy 6 years old- Please bring me these toyes I have named.

I would like to have a drum and a top and slate and a train and please dori't forget my 4 sisters, Helen, Lillian, Ruth and Lydia Wallace and dear Santa don't forget Lila and Dean Gaines at Greensburg. Yours JUNIOR Edenborn, House 333. Uniontown, Dec. 19, 1930. Doar Santa Claus I I am a good girl and help mother to work.

Please bring me a baby doll set of dishes, water set, forks and knives tion. Several here, however. The one that seems Don't forget to come and trim my tree. Daddy will buy it for you. Please bring mother, daddy and Aunt Jose and Uncle Jim something.

Your little girl, MISS GWENDOLYN MITCHELL. 25 Wagner City. Edenborn, Dec. 19, 1930. Dear Santa: I am a little girl 8 years old and I would like for you to bring me these toys for Xmas.

I would like to have a doll dressed in blue and a ironing hoard and set dishes for my table and sewing set and electric iron. Please and don't forget my 3 sisters and my brother Junior, Helen, Lillian and Lyclia Wallace and please don't forget Carl and Gean Nelson of Greensburg, Pa. From RUTH. WALLACE. Edenborn, House 333.

alternatives -were proposed a I I j.iio 1.110.4, SCCIlta flare lor Bills no less that three; most likely to be adopted is the sys- assistnls having that name. They tern that has been used-in several sections of Pittsburgh in connection with the "night lottery." This system merely involves rolling the numbers for the day with dice. are William B. Pan-hall, William J. Crow and William A.

Miller. In fact thero arc lots of folks at the courthouse whose forenames of German derivative. For instance: Librarian -TFfHtam A. Boring; Court Crier William H. Cook; Tipstaff SUPREME F5U1T CAK.

William Doran; File Clerk Wlliiam Thomas: in the pruthonotary's office-; William Bishop; in the treas- 12-12-10t urer's office: Assistant De-j tective William T. Walker, and Jail I WSrden William M. Wilson. Plenty of BEAUTIFUL GIFT PACKAGES at your dealers. One of the fastest showers ever measured with an automatic rain gauge wa that of May 1, 1908, Porto Bello.

on the Isthmus of Panama, when 2.47 inches of rain fell ir: three minutes. FUR REMODELING MJU CHAN easjt For Quick Service 2900 SURE YOU'RE RIGHT HWE IEAKEP LPPriZ KEB. 'nOME 1M fe it HAD 3 CF STOtevvML OACKSOti, Dec. 23. 1930.

Dear Santa Claus: I am a good Ititle boy 5 years old. you to bring me a sled and KB Your littlo friend, TRED WASCAVAGE Pittsburgh Street gun. So. Brownsville, December 19. Dear Santa: I am years old.

I am in 3 grade. My teachers names are Miss Edwards Miss Brown, Miss Kovcs, Miss Vigin. Miss Willis, Miss MoDonough, Miss Yoaly, Miss McCorniick, Miss DeLaney, Mr. Miller. 1 wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.

I would like to see you. My house is High street. So. Brownsville, Pa. Be sure to come and see me.

Your friend, JEANNE and PARMA EASTMAN Dec. 22, 1930, Srruthfleld, R. D. I. Dear Santa-- I am a little tor six years old.

I have tried very hard to be good IhU vear. I would like a scooter, cannon, 'hrr-es, stockings and candy, fruit and nuts. My brother J. L. would like to have a kiddie car and suit.

And don't forget to bring mo'her and tlacldy some- uhing nice. Your little friend ARNOLD WHOOLERY. Dec. 22. 1930, Smtinfteld.

Pa. R. D. 2. Dear- Santa: I wculd like you to bring me a cannon, new rshocs and lots of nuts, candy and fruit.

My littl-3 sister Shirley Dolcres only fi months old but I think she would like a nice whito swca or, tain, shoes and ratt'er. I am hoping you forget me Your little friend HAROLD WHOOLERY. Tonight Until To the 'fety Last Mintite' SENBAUM' Is Ready To Serve You We are prepared, from past years' experiences, to care for the last minute rush reahzalions of actio TM shopper's Th we are as Delivery Facilities Have Been Increased so that all merchandise bought up to closing- time will be delivered (within the City Limits) in time for Christmas Giving. for All Members the Family FOR FOR Merchandise Here FOR THE HOME Novelty Lamps Floor Rugs Window Curtains Fancy Cushions Bedspreads GhiM and Glass FOR GRANDMOTHER Electnc Appliances Quilted Robe "Nightgown Wool Kid Gloves Wool Hose FOR FATHER Ties Shirts Robes Pajamas Lighter-Sets Bill. Folds Brief Cases Umbrellas Handkerchiefs Military Brushes Toilet Sets Cordial Sots Socks Scarfs MOTHER Fur Coat Silk Lingerie Leather Bag Silk Umbrella' Linen Set Kid Gloves Silk Hose Stationery Negligee Costume '-Jewelry Novelty Perfumes Toilet Sets Hand Luggage SISTER Sweater Gloves Dress Silk Underwear Bath Robe.

Gloves FOR BROTHER Leather Coat Belt Set" Overcoat Shirt Blouse Neckties Wool Suit Itoseftbaum's Toyland is still filled with many Toys for children of all ages and temperaments. For girls and boys. Santa said originally that ho left his best Playthings at Rosenbaum's so come here and make your purchases--you will find prices reasonable and appealing. --3asement some nuts I am 10 years old in fourth grade I go to Buena-Vista school. I like my teacher Miss Cossel.

Your friend, HAROLD L1NDERMAN. 277 Cleveland Union-town, Pa. Dec. 18, 1930. Dear Santa: I am a little girl four years old.

I staying with my Aunt Myrtle. For Christmas I would like to have a brace let. pair of beads underclothes, dresses, a zipper suit and a baby dolL Brln? me some candy and nuts. Don't tforget my mother and father. Please don't forget my brother and sister.

Your friend, AUDREY FAY SPRINGER, would like for you to bring me a football for Christmas a airoplane for Christmas. My name is Joseph Traynor good by Santa Claus. New Salem, Pa. Dear Santa Claus lam a little boy 7 years old and 1 213 North Main Masontown, Pa. Dec.

20, 1930. Daer Santa: I am a little girl 9 years old. I go to school and I like my teacher. For Christinas I would like some books and games, a Ouija board, a bracelet, a two wheel bicycle and a big box cf candy. Please don't forges moth er and father.

Your 'Dorothy Lee Pike. Uniontown, Monday morninc. Dear Santa: lam a little boy six years old. I want you to bring me a scooter bike a bock, a puzzle and a grarne that is ail (tut pleav; remauber the poor cron. Your little friend.

ALBERT Opperniaum, Jr. roar Claus: I am a little boy 8 years old. I am in Uniontown hospit-al. I want for Christ mas a toolbox and fire truck and bicycle an da pair of boxing gloves, Your frterxl, ROBERT BOYER. 42 McCormick Uniontown, Px Dear Santa, You will nnd a list of the things be- Hw which I want for Christmas.

A 'rain, sled, rocking chair, drill, a quilt for my little bed. Goodbve PAUL EDDIE DATiL. P. S. I read your story about the Biiron and please Sar.U for- him cr.d him along this year.

Dec. Var.d^rb: Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a sheepskin and a air rifle, a dinner bucket with a-Oicr- mos a ana tco Ion? ncck- a prs-n" rf and a foot ba-1 r-mi bring me some candy and SanusKy ST. NICHOLAS, PATRON SAINT OF 'CHILDREN, LIVED IN THE EARLY DUTCH SETTLERS IN AMERI HIM'SJMTKLAAS': IS THE DUTCH 'FOR ST. THE NAME WAS JO-iANGED TO SANTA CLAlbj AMERICA AND ALSO SEVERAL -'COUNTRIES. REMEMBER HOW WAS STRESSED IN THE DAYS THOSE DEPORTMENT WAS CALLED 'AIRS' SO WITH AN.

INVIDIOUS SIGNIFICANCE, WE-USE THIS EXPRESSION TODAY. 205 Marion Uniontown, Dec. 20, 1930. Dear Santa Claus: I am a eight years old. I am in the third grade.

My teacher is Miss Raymond. Please bring me a white dress a pair of goloshes a pair of. shoes with heels a doll baby with black curls to her shoulders a box of candy nuts and oranges. Your friend CHARLOTTE BELLE DUNN. Dear Santa Clnuse.

I am a little boy 6 years old. I am a good boy. I am in the Uniontown hospital. I want for Christmas a little car, a 'little train and a horn and that aH for this time. Your friend, MARTIN KASPIC.

Ward E. Lambert, Dec. 19, 1930. Dear Santa: I am a little boy 4 years I want for Christmas, a dump truck, a chalk board with beads on to lead how to count, a drum, a story book. Your little frend.

JAMES McMULLEN. P. S. Don't forget by sister and 2 brothers. They want something to.

Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 10 years old. I am in Uniontown hospital. I want for Christmas a tool box. a bicycle, a nair of boxing gloves. Thats all for this time.

Your frend, GEORGE YURKCLINC. HOLLY DECORATIONS AT CHRISTMAS THE ROMANS DECORATED THEIR HOMES WITH HOLLY DURING THE SATURNALIA, A AT THE SAME PERIOD DRUID PRIESTS SENT A SPRAY OF HOLLY TO EACH RUDE BRITON HUT AS A REMINDER TO DECORATE IT AND ENCOURAGE SYLVAN SPIRITS TO DRIVE AWAY EARLY ADOPTED THESE WGAN IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS BECAUSE THE EVERGREENS SEEMED TO THEM SYMBOLIC OF ETERNAL LIFE Dear Santa: I am a Uttte girl 6 years old and Santa I want a nice big ball and a nice game of tiddedy wink and a nice blackboard and a nice jumping-jack and a pair of 7 ove" and a nice dress and some nuts iid candy. Santa that is all I have to say. Your little Mend, BETTY CERVENEK, Box 17. New Salem, Pa, 197 Searight Uniontown, Dec, 16, 1930.

Dear Santa: I am a boy ten years old and for Christmas I would like to have aa electric fire truck, steam roller, a pair socks, tie, handkerchiefs, games, candy and nuts and rlease Santa, bring me" a wagon. Your friend. FRANCIS RGCKa OFFICER MAPSTONE IN ROLE OF SANTA HELPER Motorcycle Patrolman William Mapstone conducted a IltMe relief work today in his own way. "Bill" canvassed his various downtown friends for contributions of food and produce, and as the sidecar of his motorcycle filled to overflowing, he pro oeeded to deliver the load to some family whom he knew absolutely to be in r.ted. He was still delivering late this afternoon..