The Morning Herald from Uniontown, Pennsylvania • Page 8

Weather SUNNY, PLEASANT Yesterday's Temperatures High 84; tow 70 an town VOL. 51. NO. 178. Member Audit Bureau ol Circulation Full AssuetaU'd Press Coverage in ttu biggest Little Newspaper in Pennsylvania UNIONTOWN, FAYETTE COUNTY, MONDAY, AUGUST 5,1957 1957 Fayette County Traffic Deaths 28 FOURTEEN PAGES County Grocer FIVE CENTS Big Gasoline Line Threat Causes Stir Section Of City Has Spectacular Fire Display Breaks in a giant gasoline pipe line in the Morgantown, W.

area left a whole section of the city sitting on a figurative powder keg yesterday. Ten to 15 families were evacuated from South Morgantown shortly after 8:30 a. when a Eureka Pipe Line Co. line burst and showered houses and streets with acrid and explosive gasoline. More than a thousand residents of the break area were placed on alert as police and firemen worked feverishly to prevent a disastrous fire or blast About an hour after the first break, another section of the line blew up at Dunkard Beach, located on Rt.

7 about 10 miles from Morgantown. The danger was less because of a much thinner population, police said, b'lt one house was completely saturated with the fluid. Dozens of people flocked to the beach to load up autos and drums with the gas. The Sunday breaks, neither of which resulted in a fire because of the efforts of police and firemen, followed a similar Friday incident in which a spectacular (Continued on Page 8, Col. 7) Rote Student Speaks Here Somerset Man ToTeDOfWork James T.

Ream, Somerset, who recently returned from Europe, is speaker for Tuesday's luncheon meeting of the Uniontown Rotary Club in the White Swan Hotel. President T. F. Staats will be in charge. Under auspices of the Rotary Foundation, Mr.

Ream studied architecture at the University of Rome in Italy and will discuss his work. Each Rotary club contributes to the support- of a Rotary Foundation Fellow, who is selected to study his specialty where -he feels he will receive the most help and guidance. One of the provisions of the proffered financial support is that the recipient thereafter tell of his experiences before Rotary clubs when requested. QUESTION: Do you approve the firing of Bobby Bragan as Pirate manager? George Hall, Hopwood "I think he should have been permitted to finish the season. This action is a crushing blow to his career in baseball." Jesse Yaugher, Oliphant: "It may help the Pirates temporarily but not to any great extent.

Bragan was a hard worker and a scrappy contender. It is difficult to understand how he could lead the young team to the best record in the league in the grapefruit season then stay seventh in the regular season. I can't believe the fault is all Bragan's." Paul Means, Uniontown R.D. 2: "It was a move that should have been made some time-ago. The Pirates have coo many good ball players and too many good batting averages to be in seventh place.

It is too late now. though." Walter Helmick, Route 119: "The Pirates are still too 'turnstile minded. Naturally the attendance falls off with a losing team. A change now will bring the curious in to see what will happen with a new manager. Bragan couldn't have been too bad when he was chosen as one of the managers for the All-Star game.

He made some mistakes but he had rnade some master moves also. It is to be expected your plan works, you're a hero and when it fails you're a goat." Efforts by state police and prison officials to find Smith Hudson, Smithfield, who escaped from Rockview Penitentiary Friday night, have been fruitless. Hudson, who was sentenced March 1, 1952, to 10 to 20 years for second degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, walked away from a boiler house outside the stockade at Bellefonte about 10:15 p. m. Friday.

According to Warden H. R. Johnston, the 29-year-old convict was working under the supervision of one prison guard' in a crew of about eight prisoners in the boiler house. Warden Johnston said Hudson's absence wasn't noticed until the men were getting ready to return to the stockade. Rockview is minimum security prison with an iron fence, but no walls.

The grounds cover about 7,000 acres. Hudson shot and killed John Ferguson during a brawl at Morris Crossroads on'June 23, 1B51. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced by the late Judge H. Vance Cottom. He was sent to prison March 6, 1951 New Project Planned At Mt.

Macrina Pilgrimage To Motherhouse Is Being Arranged Although plans are in progress for the 23th annual.pil- grimage to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Sisters of St. Basil at Mt. Macrina late this month, members of the religious order already are anticipating the Silver Jubilee in 1959. It is customary to have a building or structure ready for dedication at such "a -celebration. The Sisters are hopeful of having completed for the.jubi- lee a new Motherhouse that has been contemplated for some time.

More than. 150 Sisters now are quartered in the pres-- ent Motherhouse. The new Motherhouse, which will permit room for expansion, will be a huge project with the academy attached. Those in charge here have been to sev- (Continued on Page 8, Col. 6) New Salem thefts Fail Three Business Places Entered Burglars broke into three New Salem business places early Sunday, but apparently left all three empty-handed, according to Renato Porreca, New Salem police officer.

Entered were Coffman Motor Ursko's Dairy Bar, and Cunningham Chevrolet Co. The policeman said drawers were rifled, vending machines broken and safes tampered with, but a first check by the proprietors revealed nothing missing. State VFW Commander In District Tepsic Making Four-Day Tour In This Region William Tepsic, VFW Dept. of Pennsylvania commander, will make an official visit to th'e Auxiliary of the Alfred Wilson Memorial Post 7219, Fairchance, Tuesday night to outline his program for the year. On a four-day tour of District 23, Cmdr.

Tepsic will visit the Point Marion post, arrive in Fairchance at 7:40 and proceed with his official to Uniontown post 47. At' the general business meet(Continued on Page 8, Col. 5) Nab In Accident Hit-Run Count Pressed Here City police investigated two automobile accidents yesterday and confined one -man to Fayette County Jail after charging him with hit-run driving. Officers said Thomas Lu Hall. 27, Salem, Ohio, was jailed after he failed to stop after crashing into a parked car on W.

Church St. at it: 30 p.m. Saturday. auto'allegedly struck a vehicle belonging to Maurice Grassland, 90 Brown causing damage of $440., Police said Hall failed to stop after the accident near the Hill St. intersection.

He is slated for a hearing today. Police also investigated an accident yesterday at 10:20 a.m. on Fayette St. in front of town High School. Patrolmen said $85 damage was caused when a car operated by Nancy Tewell.

29, of 18 Foreman struck the rear of-a truck- driven by Orval Dennis. 57, Smock R.D. 1. Blaze Routs Family Of 3 Early Sunday Heavy Damage To Dwelling At Hutchinson An over-heated refrigerator re- suited in a costly fire hi a house at Hutchinson early yesterday morning. Brush fires at Mt.

Pleasant sufhmoned firemen twice on Saturday. The Hopwood Fire Dept. answered a call at 12:15 a.m. Sunday to the residence of Joseph Hickle 86, "at Hutchinson to extinguish a blaze which could only be reached after chopping a hole through the roof. Firemen said the.

one-story frame structure'ignited after the refrigerator became over-heated. The fire smoldered between partitions. The volunteers then chopped a hole in the roof to get at the blaze. It required 25 firemen with four trucks more to quell the fire. Ironically, immediately "after after firemen cut the hole in the roof, a heavy rain drenched firemen and the interior of the house.

Made homeless were Mr. Hickle, a daughter. Violet, and a son, Harry Hickle. They are now residing with another son, Joseph Jr. in Fairchance.

Furniture and fixtures in the home were badly damaged. Mr. Hickle Sr. is a recipient of public assistance. Mt, Pleasant firemen doused two brush fires Saturday.

A threatening blaze was prevented a.m, when firemen extinguished a grass fire in a wheat field that had just been harvested. Firemen fought the blazeV near Route 31 'east of Mt. Pleasant, one hour and 15 minutes. A nearby wheat field containing thousands of dollars worth of wheat and equipment was threatened. The Mt.

Pleasant Fire Dept. extinguished a grass fire at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers said a blaze in a pile of grass behind the home of George Saloom Smithfield was probably caused when someone threw, lighted cigarette from a car. Attempted Robbery OPEN than 600 attended open- house held Saturday by the Society of Brothers at Oak Lake.

Among the guests, from the left standing: Mrs. Gertrude Saunders, Mrs. Huston Herring, Connie Herring, Betsy Martin, Mrs. Orval Myers as activities of the toddlers' room explained by Mrs. Joan Pavitt (seated).

Visitors continued Sunday from points as distant as Pittsburgh, Morgantown, Cleveland, Scottdale and Md. "We have been accorded a splendid welcome and made to feel that we are among friends. Our im- mediafce'neighbocs have been very kind," said Eberhard Arnold, leader, who, has accepted invitations to speak at Uniontown Rotary and Lions Clubs, Waynesburg College and the University of West Virginia. The youngsters presented plays and sang songs for the visitors. Refreshments were served.

The attendance far exceeded expectations, the group said. See other pictures on Page 3. Photo Truck Driver In Area Episode Gains Mention A Nebraska truck driver who with a Uniontown state trooper gained national attention as a result of a wild, no-brakes ride down Summit Mountain last week, has been invited to appear on a national television quiz show. Local Police Keep Busy Couple Nabbed; Hunt Suspect Uniontown police yesterday i ui -j jvmei. rested two persons on charges his wife was quoted, as saying of disorderly conduct mvestigat-l he may be in Canada.

"He ha! ed complaints of robbery and a relalive Canada and he of- for I camr andalsowe alerted; ten expressed a desire to go IDT tTI 3 H.1 i i the hunted man's wife reportedly said. James Eadie of Brownsville. chief Fayette County detective who filed a murder charge Police Hunt For Watreas Killer Suspect Proves Elusive A Masontoxvn man charged with the brutal murder of 81- year-old Alvie 0. Partridge continued to elude police during the weekend. In a late report on the possible whereabouts of Joseph Watreas the accused killer, for a man- issuing checks in this area.

Police said Albert 106 I Caroline and Irva Jean I Moore, Evans Manor, were ar; rested on charges of' disorderlv I conduct on Penn St. about agamst the coal mme em lo vc a.m. yesterday. They posted S15 1 after an intensive Iice inves forfeits. said last night, "I don't He is Glenn Switzer, 28, of Fairmont, who stuck to the wheel of a free-wheeling truck for three hair-rahing miles in an effort to avoid a serious accident.

He was led in the plunge down the Summit into Hopwood by Trooper Reu Silbaugh, who cleared a path for the stampeding truck with the siren of his speeding cruiser. Switzer, who said his employer toM him to "take a vacation," is in a Uniontown hotel while his tractor-trailer rig is being given a complete check. He reported that he was contacted "Strike It Rich" officials and will know in a few days whether he will actually appear on the program. He said his home in Nebraska has been "flooded with telephone calls and mail" since the incident last Wednesday. The story and pictures of Switzer and 'Silbaugh appeared in newspapers all over the nation.

Set Jaycees Planning A full line of activity for the Greater Uniontown Junior Chamber of Commerce is planned for the year by President Alfred Carolla. Successfully completed are the Fanner of the Year, Teen- Age Road-e-o and junior golf programs. Other projects on the agenda include the Cider Barrel in the downtown area in September, junior bowling next month under the chairmanship of Walter Lion, the quarterly state board meeting in October, the countywide Voice of Democracy oratorical contest for high school students in November, the Get- out-the-Vote program. Economic Understanding program when school students visit a local industry, orphans' shopping tour during the holiday season, sponsorship of the outstanding residential lighting for Christmas. ELKS PARTY Tonite 7:45 Opposite Bus Terminal 30-8 230 24 Ways To Go Man of the Year named in January during Jaycee Week and the annual Mardi-Gras scheduled for Feb.

18. The Jayees also will assist in the 5-in-4 program by contacting local firms in regard to establishing payroll deduction plan from employes in the interest of new industry. One of the major programs will be the quarterly Pennsyl' vania State board meeting October 18-20 with headquarters in the Summit Hotel. Approximately 400 are expected to at' tend, Mr. Carolla said.

Wolford Swimmer is chairman. A general membership meeting will be held Tuesday night at at Johnson's Restaurant. The business meeting begin at 7:30 in charge of the president. Wallace Davis has been appointed secretary to the un- expired term of Robert Mitchell who was transferred to on Page 8, Col. 8) think he's in Canada.

I think he may be in the Tri-State Police said they traced the al(Continued on Page 8, Col. 3) forfeits. James White. 65, Uniontown R. D.

3, told police after treatment in the hospital for a chest injury yesterday at 3:25 p.m., that three Mr. 29. is charged boys robbed him of his wallet with strangling the elderly gro- containing $10 and then attacked cer in his store early July 29. him 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

White told police he left a local tavern and doesn't remember too clearly just what happened but thought the boys took his wallet. State police found a car stolen here early Saturday morning James Arnold. House No. 64, Continental 1, reported the theft of his car from South St. where it was parked about p.m.

Saturday. State police found the auto yesterday at Edenborn. City authorities were alerted yesterday by Brownsville police Nurses For Reunion Full Program Is Arranged Activities for Commencement Week and the Alumnae Rcun- jion of the Uniontown Hospital. School of Nursing, begin Tues- dsy. West Penn Is Stressing Plant Sites Novel Project Advises Location Of Industries M.

Fife, manager of the Area Development West Penn Power is circulating large "giant-grams" over a wide location of new plants in western Pennsylvania, the midway location where 100 per cent plant financing is available at interest rates. The "news flash" states: Pennsylvania Legislature saves manufacturers $45,000,000 this biennium with exemption from capital stock local machinery tax but balances state additional funds for 100 per cent financing of industrial plant space at interest you investigate locations in western Penn sylvania." The West Penn has worked closely with the Fayette County Development Council and the Greater Uniontown Industrial Fund to encourage new industry Twp. to this area. Merchant, 68, Of York Run Badly Beaten Culprit Escapes In Waiting Car; New Police Hunt A district man is in fair condition in Uniontown Hospital with a cerebral and a fractured (See Picture on Page 8) jaw after being slugged and beaten in an attempted robbery at his grocery store at York Run Saturday afternoon. Rudolph Eovancheck, 68, Uniontown R.

D. 2, was taken to the Hospital at 3:40 p. Saturday by YorJ: Run Constable John Vicola and Anthony Boni, near 'the grocery who lives store. According to state police who questioned the' dazed 'grocer, two stocky, bushy-haired white men, about'five feet eight inches tall, between 30.and 35 years old, figured, in the latest violent crime in this area. Police said one of men waited in the car while the other entered the small, store and asked for a bottle of soda.

Hbvancheck, alone in the store, leaned over to get the soda and the man hit him on the head with; a blunt instrument. Officers surmised -the culprit then dragged the badly-injured grocer to a-rear room where he assaulted him. again when he refused to turn over some; money. A young boy, about 10 police said; approached the store and the thug fled. Authorities said the robber escaped through the rear door, came around the building and left in the awaiting auto.

Mr. said the boy who approached the store was William Vicola, a constable's son. He claims boy attempted to enter the store but was "shocked when a man slammed the door in his face." It was several minutes later, Mr. Boni that Constable Vicola went to the store. Upon finding the door locked and seeing Hovancheck walking around in a daze, Mr.

Vicola called Mr. Boni to help him break down the door if necessary. However, Mr. Boni added, Mr. (Continued on Page 8, Col.

1) Deaths Corcoran, John, Grays Landing. Honsaker, Charles Nicholson Twp. Helmick, Andrew Masontown. Hugh, Donald Smithfield R.D. 3.

Lynn, Mrs. Sarah, Perryopolis Lucia, Vito 195 Oakland Ave. Louie, Mrs. Anna Fairbank. Stasia, Frank, Mt.

Braddock. Savel, August Mac Arthur Terrace. Zurick, Mrs. Ada Springhili (See Details on Page 8) iro Hospital ements Summoned Giachclii Rites Arranged A resident of Uniontown for -SO In a recent discussion of the propriations totalling 5201,000000 The schedule was arranged by current controversy over Welfare which were $20,000,000 less than lelma C. Sandv.

nf Department aDoronriatinns rpn'npcfc-rf KT- Theima C. Sandy, director o'f nursing. Receiving diplomas will be 21 graduates: Gloria Bialon. Unjiontcnvn: Margaret Brinza, New Salem R. D.

1: Joanne Burvan, I (Continued on Page 8. Col. 2) Mullan Ls Renamed As Board Aide Department appropriations vrhfch is being highlighted by Secretary Shapiro's visits to individual institutions (including Connells- req'uested by the overnor in February and also S20.000.000 less than was requested by Secretary Shapiro on May 13, and White Cucumber Produced In Area A cucumber that may havel heard about pickles and is "feel- afternoon in Union- H. town Hospital after a brief illness. Circle.

ville) and his threats to fire hos- $40.000.000 less than was request- pital and institutional employes, i ed by Secretary Shapiro in April. Republican State a i a The Legislative appropriations George I. Bloom said it is impor- were $3.000,000 more than was tant to remember the following appropriated in 1955-57 and fac ls: jOOO.OOil more than was actually Secretary Shapiro submitted expended in the last biennium. three different budets for the When Secretary Shapiro savs rt ir ocwteudiv oiidijuu savs Mullen 26 Kensington Department of The first the Legislature cut his request VAmarttari i W2v was contained in Governor Lead- Cdu he can be referring either to the ll ie foUowin chil- justment, of the Brotehoodof Connellsville; Railway in frightened of' Samuel Fairchance Steamship ICIM Detroit, I Freight Handlers Express and the Appropriations Committee, PARTY LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE ily said yesterday. For Books and Toys.

Woody Miller. 60 UNION ST. i Nick. Detroit; and Ernest. Uniontown: and Mary at the Roosevelt and Guy.

at home. She also leaves I burgh. Mr. Mullan was the fourth consecutive four-year term. In his capacity he serves totalled $241.000.000.

Thej Wallpaper Room mi repress ann i luuuieu 1 nCi nOOm Carmen. Joseph Station Employes, held recently third was on May 13. 1957, when Keystone Wallpaper Paint Co. ntown: and Mary at the Roosevelt Hotel. Pitts- he submitted a revised' mental y.TT".T PARTY TONITE 7:30 30 Specials American Legion Home Route 21, Masontown Admission $1.25 Hotel Pitts- be submitted a revised mental health budget also totalling for 000.000.

The Legislature approved ap- Rummage Sale A.M, 119 E. MAIN'ST. the 11 0 Mag ll formerl of land Northern fg ions i Pennsylvania Railroad. Union Ar ade 7 6670 i PARTY TONITE PT. MARION FIREMEN'S NEW HOME Door Prize $25.