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SIXTEEN ALLENTOWN MORNING CALC, TUESDAY. AUGUST 3. 1937 Bethlehem, Easton and Vicinity Youth Victim Of Accidental Bangor Resident Takes His Life Amelia Lamb Weds Ohioan Bridge Numbers Again Discussed By County Men Problem of Changing Designations Again Delayed as Resolution Is Blocked The matter of changing the number of county bridge 72 to 69 in to be able use PWA funds on repairs was again delayed on Monday by the county commissioners when Sandt and Unangst refused to adopt a resolution approving the change. County Engineer Dilliard and his assistant. Fred Rinehart.

who were Hill to Cooperate With Bethlehem Constitution Day Council Approves Barthold's Eastonian Begins Duties As Biology Instructor Mark Bauer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bauer, 417 W. Madison Easton, yesterday began his duties as instructor of biology for a six weeks' summer course at Georgetown university, Washington, D. C.

Following this he will go to St. Ignatius college, Manhassett, L. where he will serve as instructor in biology and also study philosophy. On Saturday Mr. Bauer took his vows as a Jesuit at the Jesuit Novitiate of St.

Andrew-on-the-Hudson, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He was a member of a class of 22 to take the vows. The ceremony on Saturday was witnessed by his parents, also the Rev. William A.

Koenig, assistant rector of St. Joseph's Catholic church, and Albert Martin, of 100 St. Joseph Easton. Easton Named Junior Soccer U.S.Chairman Bethlehemite Appointed for Fourth Consecutive Year as National Head James B. Easton of Bethlehem has been appointed for the fourth consecutive year as chairman of the committee for the promotion of junior soccer in the United States.

The appointment was made by President Joseph Triner, Chicago, 111., JAMES B. EASTON who is chairman also of the Illinois Boxing commission. Mr. Easton has been advised that he is the unanimous choice for the position, an appointment which comes again as a reward for his activity in advancing the interests of the sport among the junior clubs of the United States. It was left to Mr.

Easton to select his committees and commissioners for the season. They are as follows Committee Listed James B. Easton, chairman, Bethlehem: H. S. Callowhill, vice chairman (EasO Baltimore, John W.

Wood, vice chairman (West) Chicago, Thomas W. Cahill, East Orange, N. Harry A. Kraus, New York City; Herbert F. Murray, Providence, R.

Ernst Taussig, Milwaukee, Emil Klaus, Cleveland; Irving J. Nussbaum, Chicago; A. Amos, Detroit. Commissioners J. Luxbacher, Pittsburgh; S.

T. Foulds, Boston; J. Robertson, Elizabeth, N. W. McGahan, Baltimore; J.

P. Jones, Seattle, S. T. Nadel. Dallas.

F. Layden, Cheviot, Ohio; A. Chambers. Buffalo, N. W.

Palmer, Philadelphia; J. Flamhaft, New York City; R. Tennyson, Washington, D. P. Hansen, Denver, R.

Worrall, Detroit, Mich. Meeting Planned Chairman Easton will hold a meeting of the committee in the New York office of the United States Foot Ball Association either on Aug. 14 or 21 depending on how many of the members of the committee are on vacation. It is planned to draft a definite program for the coming year with the main objective a "Bigger and Better Competition." Ttiere were 105 teams last year In the field among the juniors and this year it is hoped to have approximately 150. A special drive will De made in the Mid-West for increased interest and teams.

Asks Early Competition The association requests that cup competition be started early In the fall with a view of eliminating the tail end of the season competition. All of the recommendations that Chairman Easton sent to the Cleveland convention have been approved. They included an additional appropriation for juniors, especially those in the schools and on the sandlots. In his report. President Triner commented very favorably on the accomplishments of Chairman Easton and his committee and advised all of the members of the council to support him.

James Armstrong, secretary of the national group, also spoke highly concerning the work of the juniors during the past year and said Chairman Easton and his committee deserved great credit. Eastonian Re-sentenced On Manslaughter Charge William E. syne of 127 Northampton Easton, convicted by the Northampton County Courts of Common Pleas on a charge of involuntary manslaughter, was re-sentenced to a fine of $100 and a term in county prison of not more than two years and six months and not less than one year and threa months, dating from yesterday. Stine was re-sentenceds automatically by virtue of a decision of the Superior Court in Philadelphia, sustaining the conviction in the Northampton county courts, which he had appealed, -v The action had been made against Stine as the result of an accident on last Christmas Eve, when Mrs. Frederick Zussy of 1110 Northamoton Easton.

was struck and fatally injured by an automobile driven by Stine. mm i HELLERIOAVX Meeting in regular session last night with President H. D. Cless in the chair, council paid bills amounting to approximately $3,500, leaving a balance of $19,487 in the treasury. Property owners affected by Program No 1 for street repairs will be asked to lay curb and gutter.

Burgess M. J. Dimmick's request for an ordinance for moving the sidewalk line on Depot St. was approved. He was instructed to secure more stop signs from the state mlghway department The transit company will he asked to repai- the Main St.

switch. Announcement was made that the construction of the roof at the East End playgrounds cost $1,783.50. The Athletic association directors will be asked to pay their share towards the cct in view of increased attendance and admission fees. DeLong. local contractor.

was awarded the contract to repair the roof of the municipal building at his bid of $150. Council will meet tonight on Clark St. where it is proposed to widen the thoroughfare. An invitation was received from Senator w. G.

Barthold and Mayor Robert Fteifie to cooperate in the coming sesqui-centennial marking the anniversary of the constitution. The borough will consider the same and W.U1 probably take part. 1 Lehigh and New England Railroad Retires 39 Men In accordance with the railroad act recently passed, which provides for the retirement and pensioning of railroad employes after attaining a certain age, 39 employes of the Lehigh and New England rallroaa were re tired as of Aug. 1. In eluded in the number ar eight residents of Bethlehem.

Jacob Hontz, freight conductor, 29 years of service. Jacob S. Robertson, machine helper Pen Argyl shops, 14 years. John G. Knoll, machine helper at Pen Argyl shops, 14 years.

Clayton Keim, machinist at Pen Ar-evl shODS. 18 vears. Jacob Sillies, section foreman, 48 vears. William Fernekees, Boilermaker at Pen Argyl shops. 14 years.

Lewis Zieeler. laborer. 24 years. Elihu Bloom, night operator and cashier, 311 years. The latter also served 30 years with the Reading Co.

Woman Victim of Burns To Be Buried Monday Mrs. Mary So.sk -wife of Matthew Soska, Hellertown R. 1, who died In St. Luke's hospital on Sunday, a vie tim of complications following burns received on May 25 when her clothing became ignited while at work near a bonfire, will be buried Wednesday morning In SS. Cyrillua and Methodius cemetery.

Solemn requiem mass wui De cele brated at 8:15 a. m. in the Church of St. Theresa of the Little Flower, Hellertown. Estate Matters The will of Annie C.

Deibert of Northampton, who died on July 4, has been filed for probate In the office of Charles R. Steinmetz, Northampton county register of wills. It named Robert T. Deibert as executor. The will of Dora A.

Rohrbach of Bethlehem, who died on July 20, also was admitted for probate. It named Veda V. Longenour. Beatrice L. Hader and Darwin L.

Ronrbacn, au oi Betn lehem, as executors. Obituary JOSEPH CASE Joseph Case. 64. a retired employe of the Chipman Knitting Mills, died Saturday evening at nis nome at Raubsville. after an Illness of nearly four years.

He was a native of Hazleton. a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Case. He resided in Easton for about 55 years, his family being well known here.

Ution his retirement from ac tive work due to ill health, he moved to Raubsville. He is survived bv his wife. Mrs. Mary Case; ten children, Willis and Claude Case of Fnillipsburg; Russell, Clifford, Kenneth and Marshall Case of Raubsville; Harold Case and Mrs. Russell Buss of Wilson and Mrs.

Harry Beers and Mrs. Morris Gobel of the South Side. Easton; also by 16 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Arlington B. Albert of Wilson and a brother, Frank Case of Easton.

MRS. FRED W. SAVERCOOL Mrs. Nannie B. SavercooL 66, wife of Fred W.

SavercooL. died early Monday at her home, 842 Porter Easton, after an illness of several years. Mrs. SavercooL a native and life-long resident of Easton, was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, and for many vears she was active in the organizations of the church.

In addition to ner nusoana, sne is survived by one brother. Dr. Frank Bell of Northampton, and Mrs. Emma Wallett, of New York City. COSIMO DE PAMPHILIS Costmo De Pamphllis, 72, died on Sunday at 8:15 a.

at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Ceraul, 441 E. Main Pen Argyl. He was Dora in Italy, coming to tnis country 40 years ago. He resided in Roseto and was a stone cutter by occupation.

His survivors Include the daughter with whom he had recently made his home, two other daughters, Mrs. Samuel De Palma and Mrs. John Martino, both of Roseto; ten grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Attica Primavero of Bangor. Brief funeral services will be con ducted on Wednesday at 9:15 a.

m. at the Ceraul home followed by a mass of requiem at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church, Roseto, of which he wa a member, with the Rev. Joseph Ducci, officiating. Interment will be In the family crypt in the new Catholic cemetery, Roseto.

MRS. LUCETTA HOUSEBERG Mrs. Lucetta Houseberg, 76, widow of Reuben Houseberg, died at 9 o'clock Sunday night at her nome Martin's Creek. Her husband died in May. She is survived by the following children: Mrs.

Edward Gardner, Mrs. Jacob Cope, Martin's Creek; Mrs. Charles Gross, Glenside, Philadelphia; E. J. Houseberg, Bangor; Milton Houseberg.

East Bangor; Mrs. Edgar Houser, Nazareth, R. and Clarence and Mabel "Houseberg, at home; a brother, Erros Hartzell of Stroudsburg, and a sister, Mrs. Jeremiah Getz, of Saylorsburg. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church, Martin's Creek.

The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2.30 p. at the home with a service to follow at 3 o'clock in the church, in charge of the Rev. Samuel J. Kistler. Interment will be in the family plot in the Church Hill cemetery, Martin's Creek.

MRS. HOWARD MEIXSELL Mrs. Elizabeth Meixsell, 68. wife of Howard Meixsell. died Sunday night at her home, 332 E.

Kleinhans Easton, following an illness of four months. Her husband is her only survivor. Mrs. Meixsell was a native and lifelong resident of Easton and was a daughter of the late Adam and Lena Wire. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church.

JACOB J. WARNER Jacob J. Warner, 73. of 124 S. 6th died Saturday at Betts' hospital, that city, where he had been a patient for the last six weeks.

He was a native of Scranton and was A resident of Easton for about 50 years. He was employed in the machine shop of the Cameron Pump works and of the Ingersoll-Rand Co. for many years, retiring seven years ago. He was a member of St. Jonn Lutheran church, of the Sons of Veterans, and of the Red Men.

His wife, Mrs. Lillian F. Warner, la his only near survivor. MRS. VALERIA MOSSMAN Word was received in Easton yesterday of the death of Mrs.

Valeria Mar-kle Mossman. Pittsburgh, a former resident of Easton. No details were given in the message. Mrs. Mossman was a daughter of the late Mr.

and Mrs. O. W. Markle, former well known residents of the South Side, Easton. Following the death of Mr.

Markle a number of years ago, Mrs. Markle and two daughters, the Misses Ella and Mallie Markle, went to Detroit to reside with another daughter, Mrs. William Mewhinney. Mrs Markle later died there. In addition to the three sisters men tioned.

Mrs. Mossman is survived by a brother, Frank Markle, residing at or near Detroit. The bodv will be broueht to Easton for Interment In Hay' cemetery. 22 Rifle Shot John Sherer Is Patient in St, Luke's Hospital Condition Not Serious John Arthur Sherer, 23, of 80 Bethlehem, Is a patient tn St. Luke's hospital suffering from a gun snot wound, which is not sen OUA.

The Injury was accidentally inflict ed aDout 4:30 p. m. yesterday by Lud-wig Krauss, 20. of 909 Masslich St. Bethlehem, on vacation from a CCC camp at Richmond Furnace, Pa, at Groman's stone quarry in Hanover township along the Lehigh and New England raaroad.

Krauss, Sherer and some friends were walking: along when a .22 caliber rifle that Krauss was carrying expiocea as ne slipped. The bullet lodged in Sherert left side. 1 It struck a back rib and was easily removed at St. Luke's hospital to which place he was removed, by jvrauss ana nis companions. Krauss later reported to Desk Ser geant Harvey Blank and turned the rule over to him, after explaining now me accident nappenea.

Richard Fens term ac her. of 39 W. Falrview Bethlehem, was a wit ness to tne snooting. Sergt. Blank detailed City Detective Michael Fox to the hospital where he Interviewed Sherer and later when it was learned that the case was out-fide the city limits it was turned over to county Detective Robert P.

Geh-man, of Bethlehem, who with associates took statements which revealed th shooting was accidental and no charge was preferred. Charles M. O'Donnell is the first lieutenant commanding the camp where Krauss is stationed. Heavy Rainfall Recorded in July 5.73 Inches Measured at Lehigh Observation Station 19 Days Clear Total precipitation to Bethlehem during July was 5.73 inches, according to a report of the weather observation station operated by the geology oe nartment at Lehigh university. Rainfall occurred on 14 days of the month, the heaviest downfall being recorded on July 28.

On that date 1.59 inchest of water fell. On three other days the precipitation exceeded one Inch. Nineteen days were clear, 10 were cloudy and two were recorded as partly cloudy. There were six thunderstorms. The highest temperature of the month was 99 degrees, recorded on July 10 and 11.

On 11 other days maximum temperatures of more than 90 degrees were recorded. Mean temperature for the month was 76.5 degrees. Minimum temperature was 53 degrees, reported on July 2. The meteorological records for July follows: Temperature Preclpi- Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Max. Min.

Mean tation 82 78 75 86 88 87 95 98 98 99 99 88 97 92 85 93 93 85 87 83 84 88 92 91 91 91 78 84 85 86 86 57 53 56 58 60 65 68 72 74 I 74 69 67 64 62 69 72 68 66 68 60 62 64 63 65 64 64 56 56 62 65 70 65 65 72 73 76 82 85 86 86 87 78 82 78 73 81 83 76 77 75 72 75 78 77 78 78 71 70 72 74 76 1.15 .05 .02 .05 .11 .05 .06 1.10 1.09 .09 .01 1.59 .01 .35 S. of U. V. Auxiliary Will Mark Members Birthdays Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary, No. 140, Bethlehem, will celebrate the birthday anniversaries of all members whose birthdays occurred in April, May and June at its meeting tonight tn headquarters in Murphy building, 3rd St.

The annual picnic of the auxiliary will be held at Central park Tuesday, Aug. 24. All members are urged to be present at both affairs. Last night the past presidents' club of the auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Anna Myers, 223 Summit Bethlehem.

Many Happy Returns Many happy returns are being received today by the following residents of Bethlehem and vicinity in honor of their birthday anniversaries: Dr. R. C. Bull, director of the student's health service at Lehigh univer-city. David Beckett.

217 E. Packer Miss Evelyn B. Sharer, 7th Ave. EASTON PASTOR AND FA MILT ATTEND CHRISTL4N CONFERENCE The Rev. Earl Erb, pastor of St.

Paul's Lutheran church, and Mrs. Erb and children, Richard and Ruth, 618 Berwick St Easton. this week are attending the 58th general conference of Christian workers at East Northfield, Mass. About 5.000 church workers from all over the world are expected to attend the conference; which was founded by Dwight L. Moody, world-famous evangelist and educator, and which will celebrate the centenary of his birth.

Dr. Paul D. Moody, son of the evangelist, will conduct the sessions, Philip Kleinle Is 80 Philip Kleinle. 340 Berwick Bethlehem, retired Lehigh Valley railroad painted, yesterday quietly observed his 80th birthday anniversary. He is enjoying good health.

Banker Found Dead In Parked Automobile CLEARFIELD, Aug. 3. (A) Major Fred Vinson, former Punxsu-tawney banker and borough treasurer, was found dead In his automobile yesterday. Private John Mehalick of the state motor police said Vinson. 48-year-old war veteran, was despondent over ill health.

He returned recently from a veterans hospital In Washington where he had been treated for leg wounds received In the war. Mehalick said a rubber hose had been attached to the exhaust. and brought into the car. Worker Finds Body of George Beeten in Automobile in Field Near Quarry George Beeten. 42, who resided in the Scheffler building.

Market Bangor, and who conducted a pool room there, at 6 a. m. yesterday was found dead in his automobile In a field beside a path leading to the North Bangor slate quarry. Folowing an autopsy performed by Deputy Coroner Dr. Theodore Reich-baum, of Easton, he announced that Beeten's death was caused by poison, self-administered.

The nature of this poison has not been determined and the contents of the stomach will be turned over to Dr. Frederick O. Zillessen, pathologist at Easton hospital, for analysis. The body was discovered by John Payne, fireman at the North Bangor quarry, while he was en route to work. He notified William Smith, manager of the quarry, who summoned Chief of Police Joseph Grigg, of Bangor.

The officer in turn appraised Dr. W. Calvin Nickel, of Nazareth, the coroner, who ordered the removal of the body to the Stoddard undertaking establishment where the autopsy later was performed by Dr. Reichbaum. When Paul scheffler.

who was associated with Mr. Beeten, his brother-in-law, at the pool room, opened the establishment he found a note that read: "I'm sorry. Cant take it." The note was signed by Beeten, who last was seen at about 9 o'clock Sunday night. Mr. Beeten Is survived by his wife, Mrs.

Ida Scheffler Beeten; a daughter Joan and a son George at home; his father, George Beeten, of Fort Lupton, two brothers and two sisters, Forde Beeten, of Johnstown, and Orville Beeten, of Loveland, Mrs. Carl Buck and Mrs. Fae Elliott, both of Fort Lupton. Colo. A veteran of the World War.

Mr. Beeten was a member of Emlvn H. Evans Post, American Legion, of Bangor. Sunday School Installs Recently Elected Officers Recently elected officers of the Sunday school of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church, Easton, were installed on Sunday by the Rev.

Frederick W. Shafer, pastor. Officers installed who will serve until July 31, 1938, Include: Raymond J. Shannon, general superintendent; Harry C. Remaly, assistant superintendent; J.

A. Lum, assistant superintendent; John Hahn, secretary; Theodore Remaly, assistant secretary; Ted Forrest, assistant secretary; Orville Fox, assistant secretary; Walter Miller, financial secretary; Jacob R. Walter, treasurer; Jacob R. Walter, treasurer of building fund; Stanley E. A.

Lum, musical director; Miss Naomi Ackerman, pianist; William E. Reiss, superintendent Adult Department; Mrs. J. A. Lum, superintendent Young People; Mrs.

Mary H. Seip, superintendent Intermediates; Miss Verna L. Heller, superintendent Juniors; Miss Mildred Rymond, superintendent Primary department; Mrs. Clifford J. Sandt, superintendent Kindergarten; Mrs.

Mildred Buck, superintendent Cradle Roll; Mrs. William E. Reiss, superintendent Home department: Mrs. Raymond J. Shannon, assistant superintendent Home department: Walter Miller, librarian: Miss Evelyn Breisch, assistant librarian; Paul Fox, assistant librarian.

County Detectives Check On Thefts Totaling $900 Chief County Detective Russell Hahn and Assistant John Thompson yesterday afternoon returned from Northampton where they investigated two burglaries that netted thieves more than $900. The largest haul was at the residence of George Mychuda, 1529 Newport where the intruders ransacked two rooms on the second floor and took $520. They visited the building next door, at 1525 Newport where A. Gold-farb conducts a butcher shop on the first floor, and has living quarters up stairs. In one room on the second floor they obtained $410.

There were no signs of any doors having been forced open. However, in both places, windows were open, with screens in them, but there was no indication that anyone had climbed in through these windows. Both families were away from about 1.30 p. m. Sunday.

One of the families discovered the robbery when they returned at about 10 p. and the other robbery was 'discovered with the return of the occupants of the house about 11.30 p. m. Begins Police Duties Alderman Joseph Dinan of the 3rd ward, Bethlehem, yesterday entered upon his duties as committing magistrate for police court. He was named by Mayor Robert Pfeifle for three months under the rotation agreement.

Fountain Hill Briefs I James Lunger Seneca nas returned from a sojourn at Saviors Lake. 4- 4 4- Dorothy Westwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Westwood of S. Bergen has returned from the Girl Scout camp at Camp Henry, Belfast.

4- 4- 4- Mr. and Mrs. Herman H. Ihle and son, Jerry of S. Bergen left on a motor trip to Troy, this state, on a visit to Mrs.

Ihle's father, Vincent Tomlinson. They will be gone for a week. 444- Mr. and Mrs. Roland C.

Bachman and son of 1020 Cherokee St. will leave today for Atlantic City, where they will spendUiehvacation. Mr. and Mrs. Howard R.

Barten-slager of Wilmington. visited their son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. George Mulflinger, Syracuse.

N. and on their return visited Mrs. Bartenslager's mother. Mrs. Ellen Shaner, Seneca SU on Sunday.

Stephen Zonay and wife of S. Bishop are spending a week's vacation with friends in Belvidere. N. J. 4 4- Jerusalem Union Sunday school will hold its annual picnic next Saturday afternoon and evening in the grove ad-Joining the cemetery.

4- 4 4- The Young People's society of Grace Evangelical and Reformed church has postponed the picnic which was to be held at Dorney Park next Saturday. Riegelsville Girl Married to Charles McCuskey in St. John's Reformed Miss Amelia Lamb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Waldo Lamb, of Riegelsville, and Charles Lynn McCuskey, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles C. McCuskey, of Hudson, were married at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon in St- John Reformed church, Riegelsville, by the pastor of that church, the Rev. Samuel J. Kirk.

Mrs. McCuskey wore the wedding dress of her sister, Mrs. Morgan F. Noyes, of Groton, Conn. This gown was of white mousseline de sole, and a veil of white tulle, held by a cap of tulle and caught with orange blossoms, extended the length of the train.

She carried a round bouquet of white roses, gladioli and euphorbia. Mrs. Noyes, the bride's sister, was matron of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss Helen E. Lamb, of Riegelsville, sister of the bride: Miss Phyllis Vose, of Boston; Mrs- Charles B. Rose, of New York City, and Mrs.

Philip Lamb, of Easton, sister-in-law of the bride. The attendants were all dressed In gowns of white chiffon, made with short puffed sleeves and full skirts, and they wore in their hair garlands of deep pink pom pon Zinnias. xne flower girl was Amelia Noyes, of Groton, niece of the bride. She wore a short white crepe de chine dress, with a garland of pink and white flowers in her hair. She carried a basket of pink zinnias.

The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Sidney McCuskey. of Cleveland, Ohio, as best man, and the ushers were Charles B. Rose Allen Ayers, and Emmons Bryant, all of New York City, and Philip A. Lamb, of Easton, brother of the bride. A reception was held on the lawn of the home of the bride's parents- Mrs.

McCuskey was graduated from Easton High school and Wheelock school, Boston. Mr. McCuskey was graduated from Western Reserve acadamy, and Amherst college in the class of 1932. They are spending their honeymoon in the New England states, and at the end of Aueust thev will leave for Seattle, where Mr. McCuskey Is an instructor at Lakeside school.

Guests were present from Boston, New York City, Darien. Cleveland, Ohio; Groton, and Cat-skill, N. Y. Women's Democratic Club To Hold Annual Clambake The Women's Democratic club will hold its annual clambake at St. Joseph's park, Wydnor, Sunday, Aug.

8. Clam chowder and lunch will be served at 2 p. m. and the bake at p. m.

Mrs. Mabel Person Is chairman and will be assisted by Mrs. Earl Rodgers, Mrs. Cecelia McGuinness. Mrs.

Earl Getter, Mrs. Julia Gallagher, Mrs. Edith Eckert, Mrs. Sadie Lamb, Mrs. Betty Mahoney.

Mrs. Ernest Blocker and Mrs. Gladys BtocKer. Maennerchor Chorus To Resume Rehearsals Members of the Beethoven Maen- nerchor chorus will resume rehearsals on Wednesday night for activities dur ing the fall and winter season, au persons Interested In singing are Invited to try out for the chorus. The men's chorus will sin next Sunday at the German Day celebration at Beethoven Waldheim.

and songs to be presented at that affair will be rehearsed weonesaay The weekly rehearsals are scheduled for 8:30 p. m. Bethlehem Personals! Deputy Sheriff John O'Hearn, 614 Sioux Bethlehem, resumed nis duties at the Northampton county court house yesterday after receiving surgical treatment in St. Luke's hospital Mr. and Mrs.

Daniel Reynolds of Maple St. and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander J. Madison, E.

Laurel have re turned from an automoDiie inp to various places in New England and West Point, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Hueh H.

Boyle of Philadelphia, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Warren A. Wilbur, 2nd, 729 Seneca St. Dr.

and Mrs. Palmer H. Craig, 728 W. Market are sojourning in Miami Beach, Fla. The Rev.

and Mrs. D. C. Meinert and daughter Cornelia, 418 3rd St, have returned from a two weeks' stay with their sons, Herbert S. and Ken neth H.

Meinert and families at At lantic Highlands, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Edward C.

Ludwick, 15 E. Fairview are spending a week in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Canada. Miss Ruth Danzer. 518 Seneca is spending a month with her brother-in-law and sister. Mr.

and Mrs. Ernest Banzhoff of Weirsdale, Fla. fr Mrs. Anna Banzhoff Jr. of Weirs dale, is spending several weeks with her father, W.

F. Danzer and sisters at 518 Seneca St. 4 Assistant District Attorney and Mrs. M. C.

Schrader and children Alice Ann and Richard, 1727 Elm left for New London. Canada, where they will visit Mrs. Schrader's mother at her summer home on Lake Erie. Mr. and Mrs.

Austin Kelly and son Lawrence, Bayonne, N. returned home after a visit to Police Captain L. J. Kelly, Simon A. and James Kelly, nrotners of Austin.

Mrs. Stella Shiner of Lebanon, Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Robert Lowry and family, 1209 Maple St. 4- -b Police Sergeant Charles Achey and Patrolman Edgar Houser, accompanied by their wives, left on a motor trip through the New England states and Canada. 444.

Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Curry and daughter, Marie Curry, 4th have returned from a motor trip to points of interest in Canada and New York state.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell McCalliches and son bf Reading spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward R.

Heimbach, 205 E. Tioga Allentown. 4 Annie Kovarics. Mary Kovarics, Joseph. Horwath and Margaret Martin, the latter a clerk for Voros Lucas, yesterday returned from a trip to New York and Coney Island.

Request; Hears Reports of Improvements in Borough Fountain Hill will cooperate with the Bethlehem committee of the U. S. Constitution Sesqui-Centennial Commission which on Sept. 17 will stage a celebration marking Ihe 150th an niversary of the signing of the historic document. Senator William G.

Barthold. chair man of the committee named by Mayor Robert Pfeifle, wrote the Fountain Hill council requesting co operation. At the meeting last night, council decided tn accept the invita tion. President Ben Schrader will advise Senator Barthold of the per sonnel of the borough's committee. The tax collector's bond for 1937 was approved.

A new garage has been completed at the rear of the Municipal bulding on School St. L. J. H. Grossart, borough engineer, reported the cost of the garage to be about $800 under the original estimate.

It was reported that a test of the fire truck last week revealed one of the alarm boxes out of order. It was subsequently repaired. Robert Miller, chairman of tne police committee, recommended the installation of a siren on the police car for use at fires and in giving chase to automobile speeders. The recommendation was approved. Engineer Grossart reported on the new project and said only 30 men are employed although the work calls for 80.

The Ostrum St. project will be started next week. Work is progress-ins on the stone wall at the new high school at Garden and Church Sts. and 400 feet of curb and gutter are being laid on Moravian St. New playground equipment has been delivered, it was announced.

It con sists of one 16-foot sliding board and a set of swings. President Ben Schrader was In charge of the meeting which was at tended by Burgess James F. Taylor and the following members of council: Michael D. Fenol, Silas M. Brown, Randle Clark.

E. W. Wohlbach. Robatt Miller and Frank T. Summers, secretary, also Borough Engineer Grosshart.

Firemen's Relief Payments O.K.'d Auditor General Warren R. Roberts yesterday at Harrisburg approved re quisitions for tne payment oi to firemen's relief associations throughout the commonwealth. Payments which represent the state's collection of the two per cent foreign Are insurance in Pennsyl vania for the year ending Dec. 31, 1936. included the following: Bethlehem, Easton, Bangor, Bath, East Bangor, Freemansburg, $48 19: Hellertown.

Nazareth, Northampton, North Catasauqua, $47.50: Pen Argyl, $290- Portland, $86.71 wina nap, S91.66: Bethlehem township, Lower Saucon township, $30.41. AoDortionment bv counties are: Adams, $1327; Berks. Bradford, sl.449; Bucks, uameron, Carbon, cnester, smm; tain- ton. $1,983: Columbia, $3,333: Cum berland, Dauphin. Delaware, Lackawanna, Tjmcaster.

$11,200: Lebanon. 605; Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, 88,383. Monroe. Montgomery. Montour, $579; Northampton, Northumberland, Philadelphia.

Pike, $922; Potter. Schuylkill. Snyder, $105; Susquehanna, $642; Tioga. Union, $757: Wayne, Wyoming. $522; York.

$9,359. City associations will receive: Reading, Coatesville, $996; Lock Haven, Harrisburg, Chester, Carbondale, Scranton, Lancaster, $8,038: Lebanon, $2 057; Allentown, Hazleton. Nanticoke, Pittston, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, Philadelphia. Pottsville, York, $6,056. Family Reunions The 21st annual Frankenfield re union was held Saturday at Keller's church with between 300 and 400 members present.

An invocation by the Rev. Ira Frankenfield opened the business session and a program consisting of vocal and instrumental music was carried out. Officers elected were Luther Frankenfield, Jenkintown, president: James M. Frankenfield, Butztown, vice president; Mark D. Frankenfield, Butztown, secretary: Harry E.

Brader, Butztown. treasurer. The oldest person present was Henrietta Frankenfield Abel. Nazareth Youngest person present was Carol May Weber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Weber, Butztown. All were given special favors. Recognition was given those coming the greatest distance. They are Mr. and Mrs.

George Cole, Elmlra. N. Y. The family of Stewart Frankenfield, whieh had the largest number of members present, was also honored. James M.

Frankenfield of Butztown was the principal speaker, his subject being "New Developments During the Past Year in the Study of Our Ancestry." The Rev. Ira Frankenfield of Tower City gave the organization some interesting facts about the family history. Those who took part to the program given were Miss Carolyn Ben-ner, Ferkasie; George Gale, Elmlra; Miss Louise Frankenfield, Bethlehem; Thomas Hoffman and Ray Black, Kintnersville; S. Stanley Frankenfield, Bethlehem. Members of the Hoffman and Black families: Miss Kathleen Agnew.

Upper Eddy; Violet Hoffman and Dolores Black, Kintnersville, members of the amusement committee entertained the younger members of the organization in a program of sports. Youth Injured William Bensing, 18. son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bensing of Bath D.

1, suffered a severe injury to his left eye while aiding his father with farm work on Saturday. A bale hook fell from a bale of hay and struck him in the eye. He was taken to Easton hospital, where it has not yet been determined if he will lose the sight of the eye. Woman Sent to Prison' Sophia Hilt has been committed to the Northampton county prison for ten days by Justice of the Peace T. Rupp of Northampton, on charges of disorderly conduct and disturbing Xtie peace.

called into the discussion, were unable to agree as to the exact procedure which is forcing the desired change so they were instructed to get from WPA headquarters in Allentown all correspondence relating to the subject and report at the next meeting on Friday. Dilliard said he had worked up a WPA project originally on Bridge 72 but when It came time to start work on it, it was found that it had been taken over by the State. The WPA office was consulted, he said, and they approved the transfer of funds to Bridge 69 so that the county could proceed with the work. When asked for a letter authorizingfw this change Dilliard was unable to produce it although he had previously said he had It. The order was then made to get copies of all WPA correspondence on the subject.

The Commissioners also instructed Dilliard and Rinehart to furnish a report on all bridges In the county, their numbers and who owns them; a report on repairs made to all bridges, and aiso directed them to number visibly all county-owned bridges. County Relief Still on Increase Eight additional cases In the net relief load of Northampton county added to the Increase of 2,023 cases representing 7,822 persons. In the state rolls during the week ending July 24. Dr. Karl de Schweinitz, state secretary of public assistance, announced Monday.

Three counties showed declines. They were Bucks with 18 fewer cases on a roll of 276 cases, representing 1.077 persons; Pike witn one fewer cases on a list of 27 cases representing 103 persons, and Monroe with a two-case decline to 106 cases, representing 431 persons. Carbon added 18 cases to bring its rolls to 311 cases, representing 1,171 persons, and Lehigh had an increase of 24 cases to send its list to 955 cases, representing 3.197 persons. Of the $1,042,800 spent In the State, $2,295.80 was the bill in Bucks; in Carbon; $7,119.40 in Lehigh; $786 in Monroe; $5,952.60 in Northampton, and $164 in Pike. In the State the increase was a result opening 6.132 cases and closing 4.109.

leaving 142,813 cases representing 437,317 persons, on relief. WPA Offices in State To Become Branch Units HARRISBURG. Aug. 2. OP) Fourteen of the 16 district Works Progress administration offices in Pennsylvania will be changed to branch offices to be controlled from Harrisburg, the WPA disclosed today.

The WPA reported that present directors will continue as branch managers at the same salaries of $4200 a year. The district offices at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia will retain their present status. During July, 1200 administrative employes were dismissed in a retrenchment ordered by the Federal government. A WPA spokesman said he thought the retrenchment was com-H pleted with dismissals announced last Saturday. The office of J.

Banks Hudson, State administrator, said that other changes will be announced tomorrow. Hudson was in Philadelphia today. District offices affected by today's changes District 1, Scranton; 2, Wilkes-Barre; 3, Bethlehem: 4, Philadelphia and adjoining counties', 5, Philadelphia City; 6, Pottsville; 7, Lancaster; 8. Williamsport; 9, Harrisburg; 10, Dubois; 11, Johnstown; 12, Erie; 13, Greensburg; 14, New Castle; 15, Pittsburg; 16, Uniontown. Girl Discovers Body Of Brother in Pool VANDALIA.

Aug. 2. (P) The body of James Hall, 8. who was drowned in a swimming pool here to-rtxr wn riismvprpri hv his 10-vear-old sister, Dana Ruth, but she was unaware at the time of her brother's fate. The girl was swimming in the pool and touched the body of the fully clothed youth but did not identify him.

She ran for help, not knowing until after the body was recovered that it was her brother, who was last seen playing nearby. Motorrv-list Killed Mi-KEES ROCKS. AUK. 2. ff A motorcycle crasnea into a telephone pole and killed John Lawless, 25.

William Bader, riding with Lawless, was seriously injured. Mrs. Jennie Pieracini Dies Following Long Illness A patient in the Coaldale hospital for the past seven weeks, Mrs. Jennie Pieracini. 107 Hunter Tamaqua, died in that Institution at 11 a.

m. Monday. A native of Italy, she had boen a resident of Tamaqua for the past 19 ye8rs. Her husband, Peter, dipd in 1933. She was a member of Jerome's church.

She is survived by sven children, Mrs. George Capnos. Anna, Emma, Henry, Peter, and John, all of Tamaqua. and Mrs. Ijeroy Millar of Pinegrove.

Concrete Being Poured On New Highway Stretch Workmen on the Mauch Chunk-Lehlghton highway began pouring concrete yesterday morning at the Pack-erton end of the road. The Lehighton Transportation Co. buses, which had been permitted to use the old route, are now going via Mahoning Valley and the LentiL trail. Buses leave town park in Lehighton at 7, 8, 10 a. 1.

3. 5, 7. 9 and 11.15 p. m. during this week only.

Lightning Does Strike Twice in Same Place BROADU8. MONT. rP) Lightning never strike twice in the place? "Well, it did me," said William Davis, sheepherder. A bolt struck him and knocked off his hat. Two minutes later, recovered from his' daze, he was struck again as he stood Jn- the.

same spot--. socks and shoes were torn away, and he was deaf for days. Gives Reasons For Withdrawal McCarthy Says He Wants to Assure Harmony in the Ranks of Democrats City solicitor Daniel McCarthy, of Bethlehem, said his reason for withdrawing as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for judge of Northampton county, was to insure narmony in the Democratic raiuts. His withdrawal leaves former Con' gressman Everett Kent, of Bangor, unopposed. Attorney Herbert F.

Lau'b of Easton, has no opposition for the Republican nomination. McCarthy's statement follows: "To the Democratic citizens of Northampton county: "Shortly after I had filed petitions for nomination for judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton county, rumors were spread that a group of Democratic leaders nad lnaucea me to become a candidate in order to bring about a split In the Democratic rank and thereby assure the election of the Republi can candidate for that office. When we discussed this matter no such thoughts entered our minds. We felt that because Bethlehem is the largest city in the county and that some of its citizens constituted a substantial percentage of the membership of the bar of Northampton county, Betn-lehem should be represented on the bench. No other consideration moved me to file my petition to become a candidate at the primary on Sept.

14. "In order that the gentlemen with whom I conferred may not be misrepresented and unjustly accused, to Insure harmony in the ranks of the Democratic party, and at the same time take away some of the joy felt by the present leaders of the Republican party when they learned that there would be a contest for the nomination for judge in the Democratic party, we determined that it would be best if I withdrew mv name as a candidate for the nomination for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas at this election. "To all who received my candidacy with approbation and to all those who so generously offered their whole-hearted support I am deeply grateful. "Sincerely, "Daniel Lawrence McCarthy." 22 H.S.Students Pass Life Saving Twenty-two students of Bethlehem High school passed the Red, Cross life saving tests, William G. Stark, examiner and swim coach, announced yesterday.

The senior life saving test was passed by 10 students and 12 completed the Junior requirements for boys of 17 and under. Those who have completed the tests and have been awarded Life Saving emblems were: Seniors: Edgar Young, Franklin Fortunato, Louis Priolo, James Ferry, Ralph Sotzing, Jack Morgan, George Fox, Ferdinand Scvetez, Paul Shelbo, Paul Baner. Juniors: William Crawford, Warren Waldron. Ray Houston, Emerson Mills, John Cann, Richard Palmer, George Dickey, Lenon Nowicki, Allan Nart, William Glessner. Milton Schaffer, William McKinnon.

Restaurant Proprietor Nicholas Turner Dies Nicholas Tunner, 50, proprietor of a restaurant at 15 W. 2nd Bethlehem, and prior to that in charge of the Saucona hotel at 1501 E. 4th Bethlehem, died last evening in St.J L.uKes nospuai in "nuaaeipnia. prior to his death, he was for some time a patient in the Wills Eye hospital In that city. A son of the late Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Tunner, he was born in Bethlehem where he received his education and for some time conducted the Five Points hotel, now the site of a gas service station. Later he was en-eased in the grocery business on E. 3rd St. and was for some time in the real estate and insurance field.

Mr. Tunner, who also conducted a gasoline station on E. 4th near the Northampton Heights bridge, leaves as survivors, his wife, Elizabeth and four children: two brothers, the Rev. Jhn W. Tunner.

Lebanon, Ore-go nand Charles Tunner Bethlehem and thre sisters, Mrs. Anna Reit- mier. Miss Mary R. Tunner and Mrs. Rose Meder, all of Bethlehem.

Deceased was a member of the congregation of the Church of the Holy Ghost and societies affiliated there with. Undertaker Francis J. Connell has charge of the funeral arrangements which will be announced later. Delinquent Tax Collection In County Hits New Peak The collection of delinquent taxes hi Northampton county reached a new peak during the month July. John D.

Kelleher, collector of delinquent taxes, announced yesterday in making a monthly report. The month's collection of $82,49714, exceeded the July, 1936, collection by 82,401.18, and is the largest collection in the history of the office. Collections for the first seven months of 1937 total $160,066.04, or $778.36 less than the same period last year. Decedent taxes collected In the same priod total $3,282.70 as compared with $3,522.34 for January to July, 1936. Wedding Anniversaries The following residents of Bethlehem and vicinity are receiving congratulations today in honor of their wedding anniversaries: Police Captain and Mrs.

Harry T. S. Taylor. 817 Delwood Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Haas, 815 Del-wood St their 19th: Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Mann, 146 W.

Broad St..