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The Bradford Era from Bradford, Pennsylvania • Page 4

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The Bradford Erai
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Bradford, Pennsylvania
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PAGE TWO Tuna in at HOO On your Dial THE ERA, BRADFORD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1049. Htir On WKSH Read It In Tht BRA Capt. Stephan Heads Annual Local Security Week Program Pians for this city's and McKean County's observance of National Security Week were announced last night by Capt. Murray R. Garber, president of the McKean County Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association.

1 Along with chapters throughout rp II 1 1 le nat on Bn territories the 1 flik tO observance will be held Feb. 12 to I fc I 22, inclusive. The program will mark UN at PTA Council the 22nd annual observance Meet in Rew Today Radar for Blind Captain Thomas S. E. Stephan has been appointed by Capt.

Garber as chairman of the National Security Week Observance. Capt. Lewis Tomb and Lt. Carl Zett have been appointed assistants by Captain Stephan. Mayors, burgesses and councils "Policies the United Nations" be the subject of the talk to be given by Dr.

Joan Armstrong of Olean today at the McKean County be askcd to laim observ- of Parent-Teacher organ- an( or lhe week throughout the in the Earl J. Hyatt School SpcBlcors from the ROA Rew. The afternoon program will be a on "Safety," and a discussion of reports on Scranton Convention. The eve- a Uirotishoul. the nir.j program will feature Dr.

Arm- talk. will be week. Captain Garber also stated that merchants will be asked to display fliiKS and also to present in their windows appropriate items. Schools reservations mav be ob- a churches, civic clubs, patriotic t-ained by calling Mrs, C. P.

Arm- groups and others will be asked to Mrs. Claude Tracey. and join in the observance. Radio pro- Mrs. John Lawson, all of Rew.

I grams are also planned. Holshouser Cites Maladjusted Early Life at Murder Trial Belmont, trial for first degree murder of Mrs. Lena G. Robinson, Mauris J. Holshouser took the stand in his ovvn defense during the afternoon session in Supreme Court Wednesday.

The surprise move by the defense I If 1 nman 'c counsel, Robert L. Fleischer, was DI dUlUl 11 Ulllall rr.ace before the largest crowd to the 10-day-old trial. Holsriouser recited for more than 6U minutes a story of his life which included an unhappy existence at home and a succession of jobs irr.erspe.-sed with periods of confinement. At the age of 16 he said he served a term in the Florida chain gar.g from which he managed escape. Later he added he spent fo years in the Federal prison at Fort Leavenworth for deserting from tie Army.

Brother Is Dead J. C. SWAIl, 23, totally blind scientist of Canada's National Research council, Ottawa, holds his newly developed radar-like "seeing eye," which promises vast aid to the sightless, It's a portable battery-operated i I which utilizes radar principle to disr.lose presence, distance and i direction of obstacles three to 15 feet away. Warning consists of slight electrical shocks, each shock being transmitted to various fingers according to distance of object, (International) Mrs. Delia Gainey, 50-Year Resident Of Bradford, Dies Mrs, Delia Hopkins Gainey, 17 Congress PL, widow of Patrick J.

died Wednesday at 12:40 p.m. at the Bradford Hospital, following an illness of two months. She was admitted to the hospital Nov. 17, 1948. Mrs.

Gainey was born in Ireland, and came to Bradford to live 50 years ago. She was a member of St. Bernard's Church, the Rosary I Confraternity, and the Women's Benevolent Association. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Allen Fcnstemnker; a son, Walter Gainey, Brooklyn, N.

two grandchildren, James and Joan Fenstemaker, Bradford; three brothers, John Hopkins, Bradford, Thoinns and Michael Hopkins, Ireland; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Still' Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to ,5 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:80 o'clock from the funeral home, with a Requiem High Mass at St.

Bernard's Church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in St, Bernard's Cemetery. Arang'uments are under direction of Still's. Mclntyre Will Give Labor's Viewpoint On T-H Measure Salamanca Martin Mclntyre, Bradford, field representative of the American Federation of Labor, will present Labor's side of the question In discussion of the Taft- Harlley Law, at a meeting of the Catlaraugus County Young 1 Men's Republican Club, Tuesday evening in Salamanca. Paul Kasas, personnel manager of Clark Olean, will give management's viewpoint.

The discussion is open to all men interested, whether members of the club or cot, it was announced. He iold o' suffering frequent Oil City--LeHoy E. Fitzgerald, 71, of West Hickory, Forest County commissioner for four years and a suitr committeeman for 10 years. died at his home Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. Mi Fitzgerald was a brother of Mrs.

G. C. Stover of Bradford. He was born at Scotch Clarion County on Jan. 4, 1878 and was engaged in the mercantile severe headaches since early youth he said caused him to black out and not know what he was doing.

This condition, the defendant explained, came about as a result of clubbings over t'rte head by his! and two injuries which he jj rs sustained in youth. Once, the nervoo witness recalled, busings in Forest County for many' is being for future seajOM Panel Discussion Features Meeting Of Smethport PTA SmcHhport--A panel group composed of C. W. LUlibrldge, Rev. Rodney F.

Cobb, Mark Burgess, C. F. Fell, J. P. Meglvern, and Mrs.

Myra Guenter discussed "Discipline, yesterday and today" before an audience of about 100 persons at the January meeting of the Smethport Parent-Teacher Association Tuesday evening in the auditorium of the local high school. The panel opened the discussion to the audience and a lively debate ensued among those participating. During the brief business session the group voted to sponsor a Girl Scout troop in Smethport. Troop Payment of outstanding bills was leaders will be chosen in sufficient authorized, and a treasurer's report im Permit them to attend heard. The balance of the treasury training classes to be held in Brad- Orchestra Group Cancels Program Miss Edith Carlin, president of the Bradford Society, announced at a meeting of the board of directors, that it was with regret that the orchestra had cancelled plans for its proposed concert schedule this year.

fcf was snruck ever the head by the Izab of a tree his father had ru: down. On another occasion he related he fell from 12 to 14 feet off a norch roof. years. At the time of his death he operated a general store and service station at West, Hickory. Survivors include his wife, Sarah; four children, Mrs.

Pauline Hamburg, N. John lobert Chapel of West Hickory and Mrs. Jane Pempest of Marlnnvillo; nine brothers and Board members present included Sara Marie Kreinson, Horace Allison. Mrs. E.

R. Torgler, D. Harvey Phillips. John Buckwalter and Rob ert Blair. sLslcrs, H.

W. Fitzgerald, of Hamburg: Dr. C. A. Fitzgerald, of Seattle.

Mrs. C. C. Merrill and Mrs. Bertha Kenall o'f Whitaker, Mrs.

J. D. Smullen of Oil Firm Truck Rams Train Here Holshouser will return to i Hood, Mrs. Jennie Bort- w.tness stand when court zer of Buffalo; James Fitzgerald of in Belmont this morning with I Clarion: Mrs. Stover of Bradford, Justice Hamilton Ward presiding.

and Mrs. B. Borgman of Kane. Routine Business Marks Boyson Tells Assistance Board Meet Of War Experiences Charles Plunkett, of Turtlepoint, escaped injury Wednesday morning at 6:30 o'clock when the truck he was driving crashed into a Bal timore and Railroad freight train at the North St crossing. The truck belonged to the Henley Petroleum Corp.

and was damaged to the extent of $20f a7c.rlng to a report made to the local police. Rnut.r.r buMricsA transacted 'he monthly i of the Mo County Board of Public offices, 41-43 W. Tuesday night. Three a were Law- Dana, executive director, chairman, Hamlln D. 'Sme'hporn.

vice-chalr- A Roy Boyson. general secretary of the Bradford YMCA KHVC an Inter- I on his c'Xixrlences in Dutch Guincn during the World War to 75 members of the Second Ward P.T.A. Tuesday night. Thp president, Mrs. Thomas 6er- Vil tiUS, Mimin.

Two Ludlow Boy Win Ranger Promotions tarv. Lmlloir Two Ludlow Senior Scouts, Paul Johnson and James appointed Mrs. Ralph i Chilstenson, were given recognition Mrs. Stearns Fannin and as Ranger Scouts Saturday night a a secre Mrs- Ra vmond Arnold to the nom- I uie annual dinner meeting of the 1 8 committee The attendance banner was won by Miss Whitman's room. Lunch was served under the supervision of Mrs.

Gould. 1. Ear! McLauchlin i and Dr. M. L.

Tyrrel and Mrs. W. J. Dur.r., cf Bradford. the coming Warren County Boy Scout Council.

I They are the first to reach that rank in the council. Anpolo Ccorre Snsi Gran led College Degree FIRE CHIEF NAMED DuBois--Anthony Rokoski, Good will Hose Co. No. 5, was electee Selo George Susi of Lewis Run chie of he DuBois Fire Depart completed a four-year curd- ment for 1949 at the department's annual election, Monday night. the State Teachers Collece of and was granted the oecree of Ba-helor of Science at the close of the semester Jan.

15, 1949. Sus: i a graduate of Bradford Senior High School. FOOT RELIEF GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK WHY SUFFER? NewJ Sensational! VELVA-SOLE Arch Restorers COMPLETELY NEW SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLE COMfORT OR MONEY REFUNDED CAN'T LOSE SOLD ONLY IN OUR 5IORE ASH SHOE CO. BRADFORD. PA.

DUFF APPOINTMENT Harrisburjr The Senate yesterday approved the appointmeni by Gov. James H. Duff of Clyde Saylor, as alderman in the Sixth Ward of Altoona. Itctl iUcn Gathering Thunitla- i i i i 7:30 Reri Men's Hall. Sale, Fri.

Jan. 28 --2D, 1D1 Main St. Sponsored I Second Ward PTA. 411 Social Evening, Limestone School, Jan. 28, 9 to 1.

Lunch and dance. Master's Orchestra. Bon lions Colonial Sweet Shop 31 Mechanic Street. Round and Square Dance Saturday Jan. West Branch Community Club.

Adm. 60c. All Welcome! Ladies' Label League will have Cheir regular gathering Thursday, 1:30 p.m.. at Trades Assembly Hall. Special Spaghetti dinners, oyster stew, fried oysters, fish fries.

Fri. and Sat. at Bradford Ir.n, 23 Davis St. Hospitality in your hands Bradford Coca-Cola Bottling Co. "OLDS" BAND INSTRUMENTS STUDLEY W.

Wash. St. Dial 3000 ford beginning in February. Mrs. A.

Z. Hileman delivered the committee report favoring the establishment of the Scout troop. The membership voted to paj bills incurred in the operation of the kindergarten project. Following the meeting refreshments were served by a committee composed of Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Plckersgill, Mr. nnd Mrs. And Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gustafson, Mr.

and Mrs. Mark Burgess, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hull, Mr and Mrs. Howard O'Connor, Mi's John Hull, and Mr.

and Mrs. Freeman Hitchcock. Rabbi Siegel lo Occupy Synagogue Pulpit Here Rabbi Seymour Siegel will occupj the pulpit of Beth Israel Synngogu on Friday cvpnlnic, nl. o'clock nnd on Sal.urdny morning at o'clock, it was announced by tin Jewish Theological Seminary America, New York City. Carrier UPRIGHT FOOD FREEZERS 15 or 30 Cubic Wilson Refrigeration Company State Street Phone 9537 The Sensational New Hudson only delivered here fully equipped including Weather-Control Heater The only car you step 1.

Immediate delivery of some models 2. With only such accessaries as you order 3. Cash or time 4. With or without trade-in 5. Good allowance if you have a Irade-in 'Four-door Sedan, 121 h.

p. Super-Sk. Price may vary slightly in adjoining areas due to transportation Local taxes to be added. Chas. A.

Partiss Garage 17-19 East Wasliiniflon Street YOU DON'T GET A CHOICE OF QUALITY AT A HOSPITAL Your Hospital hai only the BEST FOR YOU. Mrs. J. Edmunds Dies Al Home in Munliall, Pa. Word of the death of Mrs.

John Edmunds, 1304 Margaret Munhall, which occurred Tuesday morning, has been received here. She survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Booth; a son, Waiter V. Edmunds, both of Munhall. Mr.

Edmunds is the son-in law of Mrs. Cecil Miller, 3 Osborne Plnce, Bradford. Advertise in the Bradford Era It's the Talk of the Town Finest 1 Seafoods Steaks Chops Italian Foods Dinner Parties lit moderate Prices Meet Your Friends at OPTION HOTEL TONY MUTO, Prop. 41 Main St. Phone 6138 Wherever You Go-You Save by Lakes- to-Sea System! UNION BUS TERMINAL EMERY'S is 'way put front in the '49 hit parade of values.

We're strong on quality and long on savings in every department and, as for variety, we've got as wide and as fine a selection of hardware and houseware as you will find anywhere. Join the ever- swelling ranks of the '49'ers and save more and more by. getting ALL your home needs at Emery's. MAIL BOXES All metAl, snaps shut with light pressure, Ready to mount. BLACK JAPANNED $1.00 BRASS $2.25 RURAL MAIL BOXES -A heavy galvanized box that will withstand the weather.

Adjustable signal $2.50 to $5.95 COLD SEAL COFFEE MAKERS Brew coffee the easy vacuum way! Upper bowl releases easy. Was NOW! 4 Cup 3.75 2.T5 6 Cup 3.95 2.95 8 Cup 4.25 3.25 SETS Four to Twelve Place Settings $6.95 to $56.50 ALSO OPEN STOCK EMERY HARDWARE COMPANY 45 47 Main St, Phont 6136 GIVE MARCH DIMES SO THAT SHE MAY DANCE AGAIN Your support of the March of Dimes is needed to continue the fight against infantile paralysis. Each year your generosity aids thousands of children and adults regain the use of their limbs. Once again you are asked to give generously so that medical science may continue its research for the protection of yourself, your children and your friends. During the month of January you will be given an opportunity to help this worthy cause.

Your support will be appreciated. Please Send Your Gift to: LeROY ERICKSON, Treasurer March of Dimes Campaign Committee 71 Main Street, Bradford, Pa. Campaign Sponsored by McKean County Chapter National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis FIGHT INFANTILE PARALYSIS NOW EWSPAPER!.

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