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'DBUWAKE COUNTY (PA.) KtoUay. JUrdi 1 DAILY TLMES OBITUARIES James M. Reeder; er James M. 65, of 2906 W. Hth, died Sat-year, urday in Sacred Heart Hospital, He a Chester a brief illness, and past Mr.

Reeder was born in Phil- Emmertz adeiphia and moved to Chester as a young boy with his parents. He attended Chester schools and learned the trade of stone mason and bricklayer. He was employed for 24 years in the stills department of Sun E. C. Wolfe; Liiide Co.

Oil Co. until his retirement last visor He a a charter member commander of the Mullen Post 914 V.F.W.-, a member of the Military Order of Cootie of U.S and a member of the Sun Oi Sapphire Club. He is survived by his widow the former Sara D. Lavin; a daughter, Sally Ann Reeder a home; a son, James M. a home; and a sister, Mrs.

Mar garet T. Carpenter of Chester Services will be at 1 p.m Wednesday at the. Robert More land Funeral Home, 9th and Main Trainer. Burial wil be in Immaculate a Cemetery, Linwood. Calling hours be after 7 p.m.

Tuesday at home. the funera Earle C. Wolfe, 53, of 1131 Fairview Road, Ridley Town' ship, died at his home Saturday a brief'illness. Mr. Wojfe was supervisor of the maintenance department at Linde Co.

Division Union Carbide Essington. He was born in Altoona, and had worked in'Boston, Mass, be: fore being transferred to Essing; ton in 1945. He was a member of Chester Lodge No. 236 FAM the Ben- 1 jamin Franklin Consistory, Phil- and the Electrical Maintenance Engineers of Philadelphia. He was a member of Trainer Methodist Church where he served on -the official board and taught in Sunday School.

is survived by his widow; the former M. Kathryn Grubb; three sons, Earle Jr. of Chester, Thomas E. of Clark Air Force Base, Philippine Islands and William J. at home; his mother," Mrs.

Martha E. Wolfe of Altoona, two brothers, Thomas of Altoona and Joseph of San Antonio, Texas and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m Thursday at Trainer Methodist Church, 9th and Price Trainer. Burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood. hours will be Wednesday evening at the Robert Moreland Funeral Home, 9th and Trainer.

Leadei 1 OfDAV See death notices, first classified advertising DELAWARE COUNTY DAILY TIMES, Published Every Evening Except Sunday, TIMES BUILDING, CHESTER, 13-26 East Eighth St. Entered as second class mailer at the Postoffice at Chester under Act of March 1879. Subscription Rates By Mall: 1 year 6 'months S13.00; 1 month S2.Z5 By Carrier 4Bc a week. NORMAN WILSON Funeral Home 1401 W. 3rd Chester Phone TR 2-3102 Successor to Mary E.

Can- OH Street Parking Available WHITE Funeral Home Since 1883 TR 6-7474---- Imsch weiler-Bro wer Funeral Home TR 2-3314 1600 EDGMONT CHESTER 3ni Century of Service Rlioades Wilfred (Jack) Rhoades, 69 of 204 Felton Sharon Hill died Friday in Fitzgerald Merc; Hospital, Darby. Mr. Rhoades was a retire supervisor from Acme Market Inc. in Delaware County. He is survived by his wido the former Elsie Martin; tw sons, Raymond of Philadelphi and Wilfred of Arizona; a daugl ter, Mrs.

Grace Rogers of Phi adelphia; three sisters, Miss Id Rhoades of Philadelphia, Mrs. Effie Hoffman of Phoenixville and Mrs. Edith Webster of Read- ng; a brother, Park of Cali- 'ornia, 20 grandchildren and one grandchild. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the.

McCausland Funeral Home, 202 S. Chester i llenolden. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Sornerton. Calling hours will be from 7 .0 9 this evening at the funeral lome. Worthingtoii C5 Mrs.

Elmira D. Worthington, 48, wife of Thomas F. of 384 Edmonds Drexel Hill, died Saturday at home. Mrs. Worthington, the former Elmira D.

Coppock, lived most of her life in 'Drexel Hill. Besides her husband, she is survived by Howard, U.S. Air Force stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J.,- a daughter Patricia at home; her mother, Mrs. Margaret Coppock of Drexel Hill and a sister, Mrs. Mary Beese of Upper Darby.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at. the M. F. Williams Funeral Home, Baltimore a i Clifton Heights.

Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Calling hours will be Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Wiscliusen James J. Wiachusen, 40, vice president of Engineering and Refrigeration Philadelphia, died Sunday at his home, 771 Louise Drive, Springfield. Mr.

Wischusen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne, the Lawrence Park Little League and was an army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his widow, the former Virginia Smith; two sons, James and Thomas, both at home and a brother Robert ol Roselle, N.J. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Johnston Son Funeral Home, 69 E. Baltimore Lansdowne.

Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery, Drexe Hill. Calling hours will be Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Harry R. Oglesby, 71, com mander of Col. James A.

ampbell Chapter: 19, Disabled American Chester, died Friday in Chester Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Oglesby was born and ived in Chester all his was retired from the Sun Oi o. after 22 years of service anc was a member of it's Sapphire Club and the Honor Club. He was a member or the Hanley Hose Company for 45 years.

He was commander of the DAV Chapter for 5 years. He also was a trustee of Private John A. McDevitt Post 3448 V.F.W., a member.of Cheste Veterans Council, the John Me Kenna American. Legion Pos 660 in Marcus Hook, and Dela ware County Pup Tent 46 anc an.honorary life member of the Abruzzi Molise Society. He is survived by his widow Gertrude; a son, Hany a daughter, Mrs.

Ruth Donnley two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Me Mullen and Mrs. a a Stokes, and five grandchildren all of Philadelphia. Services will be at .1:30 p.m Wednesday at the John L. Chn cy Funeral 9th and Up land Chester Burial wil be in Soldiers' Circle in Cheste Rural Cemetery, Chester.

Calling hours will D2 Tuesda evening at the funeral home. Other Deaths PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP --Franz Alexander, 73, pioneer modern psychiatric methods, Town Learns Has Bis Heart-? I DUNDEE, Mich. (AP)--This southeastern Michigan community of 2,377 has discovered that the nation has a great big heart--too. Its spirits, have risen -with those of its gravely-injured music teacher, 37-year-old Samuel McDonald.

Both town and teacher were feeling fine today, but both still have a long haul. The Associated Press carried a story a week ago last Friday about McDonald's car skidding on ice and smashing into an overpass abutment Jan. 31 and about this all-white community's endeavor to see its newly come and only Negro school teacher return to health and his job. McDonald had only the $500 personal injury insurance that came with that on his car. With a teaching experience confined to the segregated South, McDonald had worked as a Boston hospital orderly to finance graduate study a in 1962-63.

LYNDA LEADS WAY--Lynda Bird Johnson leaves the National City Christian Church, Washington, D.C.; with her father following services Sunday. The 19- year-old daughter of President and Mrs. Johnson is wearing.a black mantilla over her head. (AP Wirephoto) died Sunday, apparently of a leart attack. He was director of the Psychiatric and Psycho-i somatic Institute.

Alexander, who was born in Budapest, came to the University of Chicago in 1932. Two years later he became the first director of the Chicago Institute of Psychoanalysis and held the post 24 'years. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -H. Watzek, 76, one of Oregon's leading lumbermen, died Sunday.

Watzek, one of the founders of the Douglas Fir Exploitation and Export was aorn in Davenport, Iowa, and came to Oregon in 1912. PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) -Samuel S. Wolks, 57, Princeton University mathematics professor, died Saturday. Wolks, who joined the Princeton faculty in 1933, was an adviser to the Federal Bureau of the Budget and whojc elnna! beauty is lacl.td by the Strongest guarantee in industry.

F. CUUIS Of Brookhoven 3575 EDGMONT AVE. TR 6-9201 National He was Texas. Science born in Foundation. Little Elm, By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Five drownings pushed Penn- ylvania's accidental death toll to 14 this weekend.

Seven ther persons died in traffic mishaps. A Philadelphia woman died! a fire and another man was illed when a jack slipped from nder his car, crushing him. The tabulating period began t- 6 p.m. Friday and ended at midnight Sunday. The victims included: Reading Craig P.

Nicolodi, 7, of Reading, killed Sunday morning when his car over- urned while he was being based by police for speeding. Philadelphia Mrs. Margaret A. MacFarland, 76, killed in a 3 hila 1 i a apartment fire unday. York--Donald E.

Mobley, 33, of Jacobus, killed Saturday his car fell off a jack CHICAGO (AP)-Dr. Morton Grodzins, 46, professor of political science at the University ol Chicago, died Saturday. He was dean of the university's social sciences division in 1953 and 1954 and chairman of the Department of Political Science from 1955 to 1958. He was born in Chicago. LOUISVILLE, Ky.

(AP) -Mrs. John L. Woodbury, 90, former head of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, died Saturday. She also had served as a historian of the confederacy and an editorial writer for the organization's magazine. TAMPA, Fla.

(AP) George White, 63, whose editorial cartoons appeared on the front page of the Tampa Tribune for nearly 30 years, died Saturday. White, who had suffered a heart condition the past severa: weeks, was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. Hook Set For Easter Contests MARCUS HOOK The absence of many committee chair men hampered a meeting the Citizens for Marcus Hook Celebration Committee. Tentative plans were mad Easter egg hunts, home NEW DELHI, India (AP) i a de Easter hats contest and a U.S. assistant secretary of state avenger type egg hunt fo: I Phillips Talbot met briefly to- iday with Prime Minister Nehru for what was officially termed ia courtesy call.

2 Confer PLANNED FOR PERFECTION This is the only establishment in ou area built EXCLUSIVELY for Funeral services--with a flexibility that is read- adapted to any type or size of serv- ite- Equally spacious facilities for every family are available here when multiple services are scheduled. SERVING ALL FAITHS WM. S. LEYLER FUNERAL HOME 500 W. 22nd Chester TR 6-3202 older children, all March 28.

Live rabbits and chicks wen discussed as possible awards egg winners. The committee plans anothe meeting March 18 at 7:30 p.m at Borough Hall, when it is hop ed more chairmen attenc to make final plans for the Easter events. Weekend Toll Is 14 pennies, nickles and dimes from' McDonald's pupils-, and dollars from townsfolk and teachers, raised $680 for him. But his hospital bill alone ran. to $2,500 before it was safe to move him to Ann Arbor's U.S Veterans Hospital.

He won a right to that as a World War infantryman in the Pacific. Doctor bills and around-the clock nursing bills still are to come. So is three to four months more hospitalization The Monroe County Red Cros donated sufficient blood to cov er a bill of $375 for transfusions A letter from photographer Edward suggested there might be "a lesson in sociology and humanity for everyone" in 1 what his home town was doing. As the Dundee and McDonald tory spread mail poured in. There were letters from 23 tales last Monday The Samuel McDonald -Fund at the Monroe County Bank now contains $1,697 and that's mighty important to Dundee and McDonald.

So are' the letters hat come with the money. A 19-year-old girl from Hamp- on, wrote: "At a time when it seemed everything was wrong in our country, I find here's wonderful people in it and everything, is very right again." A writer from Maumee, Ohio, said: "Names and colors are not important, but what the leart feels is." A 9-year-old told McDonald: 'I am sorry that you-'got hurt, but here is $2. My.grandfather jive (sic) me one and I got one from my pig (sic) Dundee school children, all white except some 90 from qut- ying areas, still are writing McDonald bundles of get-well cards. They sent more than a thousand in the first month. Dundee is still, adding bits as it can to the McDonald fund.

while he was working under killed Friday night by a on Rt. 65 Am- auto. Wellsboro--One man drowned and another was missing and presumed drowned after their raft upset Saturday in the Owas- se Rapids about four miles south of Ansonia on Pine Creek in Tioga County. The body of Kenneth Harper, 36, Troy, was found six miles downstream Sunday. Still i i a Charles White, about 40, also of Troy.

Philadelphia-- Charles Aldinger, 4, killed by an auto Friday night as he crossed a street in the city. Tamaqua William Hill, 16, and his brother, Richard, 15, of New Ringold, Rt. 2, killed Friday night when the car in which they were riding collided with a truck on Rt. 309 about- seven miles south of Tamaqua. Ambridge John Rollins, 75, of Harmony Township, Beaver With the Services Frank E.

Tice, seaman apprentice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Anderson, 17 E. Sylvan Rutledge, has returned to the United States after a duty tour with the Navy in the Mediterranean.

Tice's leave will end Sunday. TEES TICE John D. Tees 22, of 1010 Remington Chester, has en- isted in the Army for a two- year period under the college raduate officer candidate school option. Upon completion of eight weeks basic training, Tees will je assigned to Ft. Benning, 'or 23 weeks training at the In- antry Officer Candidate School.

Tees, a 1963 day student graduate of Pennsylvania Military lollege, was employed as an accountant by Bendix Corp. at Teterboro, N. J. His father is a judo instructor at the Chester YMCA. Pvt.

Edward Redding, son of Mrs. Mary E. Redding, 1206 E. Eddystone, is serving as a member of the honor guard at Ft. Ord, Calif.

Redding, an Eddystone High School graduate and a former Chester postal worker, was se- bridge. Sellersville--Eric A. Ruth, 2, drowned Saturday after falling through thin ice on a pond near' ais house. Pittsburgh Anthony Kasing, 1 14, and Frank Wedelesky, 17, both of suburban Penn Hills, drowned Saturday when they jumped out of a boat on the Allegheny River in Penn Hills after thinking the boat would capsize! State College--James G. Kuettel, 21, a Penn State student from Bloomfield, N.J., killed in traffic Sunday morning.

Mount Pleasant--Charles Underwood of Mount Pleasant RD 3 killed Sunday morning when the auto in which he was riding ran off a road and overturned. Consolidation Savings Cited WASHINGTON (AP) The Defense Department expect the consolidation of the Defens Nothing and Textile Supplj Center and the Marine Corp Supply Activity in Philadelphi to result in a $1.3 million savinj and a reduction of 195 civilia jobs. The department said Saturda the consolidation, set for July would provide a saving in over head costs and will give th Marine Corps Activity mor space and better parking, cafe teria and other employe facil ties, and use of space not now fully used at the Defense Clothing and Textile Supply Center. ected as "outstanding trainee" of his basic training unit at' Ft. Jackson, S.

C. Pvt. Thomas V. Carcanague, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert M. Carcanague, 1027 Maple Sharon Hill, has completed military police training at Ft. Gordon, Ga. Carcanague entered the Army in September and completed basic training at Ft. Gordon.

Brig. Gen. Clarence D. 400 W. 24th Upland, has been cited for exceptional service to the XXI Corps.

Bell, Delaware County's State senator, recently was transferred from the XXI Corps to the headquarters detachment of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and promoted to his present rank. Bell received a corps certificate following a luncheon at the officers' club at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation at Annville. Bell was cited for his achievements while serving as commander of the 304th Civil Affairs Group, Chester based Army Reserve unit. Donald G. Minnich, son of Mr.

and Mrs. John Minnich, 138 White Linwood, has been promoted To staff sergeant. He is the noncommissioned officer in charge of laboratory service in the 67th Medical Evacuation Hospital unit, Ft. Carson, Colo. ADVERTISEMENT Science Winners Announced CHESTER-- Linda Simmons, wight Turner and Barbara Kinlaw were first prize winners Thursday in the Douglass Junior High School Science Fair.

One hundred pupils entered "Man in Space" projects. Michael Daniele, a designing engineer for the Valley Forge Space Technology Center, explained space programs to the pupils. Ninth grade winners were Barbara Kinlaw, first; Brenda Kennard, second; Darryl Jones, third; Ray Brown, fourth and NERVE DEAFNESS "MODEL OF NEW" MINIATURE HEARING AID GIVEN (not an actual hearing aid) WASHINGTON, D. C. A most unique free offer, of special interest to those who hear hut do not understand words, has just been announced.

A true-life, non- operating model, actual size replica of the smallest Motorola- Dahlberg Hearing Aid ever made, will be given away absolutely free lo anyone answering this advertisement. Wear it in the privacy i of your own home without cost or! obligation of any kind 'IT'S YOURS FREE TO KEEP." Tlie' size of Uiis instrument is only one; Bonit'a Tyler, honorable mere its many It weighs tion. Eighth grade winners were Dwight Turner, first; Gary Bryant, second; Wiley Kaywood, third and Inez Kennard, honorable mention. less than a third of an ounce and il is all at "car level," in one unit. No wires lead from the body (o the head.

Here is truly hope for the Hard of Hearing. These models are free. We suggest thai you Seventh grade prizes went to write for yours now Linda Simmons, first; Carolyn Bobbitt, second; Rochelle Kil- Buchanan Hearing Aid Co. son, third; John Foster, 417, t. CHP, Wyptt a Fred Cannon, mention.

honorable 777 UtS Slreet, N.W. i Washington, D.C. Land Taken ZANZIBAR (AP) The revolutionary government of Zanzibar has nationalized the island's land, President Abeid Karume told a rally Sunday. REDOING CARCANAOUE I There will be a special meeting of the Hanley Co. No.

1, Tuesday night, March 10, 1964, at 7:30 o'clock, in memory or Harry Oglesby. CLIFTON PENNEWELL, Secretary Minnich, months in who the served nine Pennsylvania Army National Gurd, has received four promotions during three years of Army service. He completed three years at East Stroudsburg State College before enlisting in the Army. John W. Davis, 20, son of Mr.

and Mrs. W. C. Davis, 723 Crystal Road, Chester Plaza; John A. Chance, 18, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Edmund W. Chance, 415 Cresswell Ridley Park; and Jerome S. Jones, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Vernon G. Jones, 2212 W. 13th Chester, have completed Navy recruit training at Great Lakes, III. Richard D. Fisher whose parents live at 829 12th Prospect- Park, is stationed at Ft.

Jackson, S. for Army basic training. He enlisted Feb. 13. Edward P.

McGroarty boatswain's mate 3rd class, whose parenls live at 113 Wayne Collinpdale, has reported duty at the U. S. Naval Air Station, a a Bay, Cuba. "What are we going to do about all these bills?" of folks who face this problem come to us for help. The answer is a simple one --a consolidation loan.

It gives you the cash you need to pay off all your bills with only one monthly payment to make. Stop in or phone us if you wish. CAPITAL COMPANIES TO 00 LIFE INSURANCE AVAILABLE ON ALL LOANS MONTHLY AYMENT SCHEDULE CASH TO YOU 100.00 250.00 600.00 1000.00 2000.00 3000.00 3500.00 UMM. 102.41 36.38 72.22 108.06 I25.9S 24 5.90 14.43 32.09 49.75 98.77 147.79 172.30 12Mt. 10.05 24.82 57.15 91 44 Above pjyments Include principal ind interest Room 205 530 Market St Phone: TR.

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