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The Morning Call from Allentown, Pennsylvania • 5

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ALLEN! OWN MORNING CALL, TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1934 Injunction Move Called by Death Contest on Republican Ticket Realtors Told For Congressional Nomination; Thirteen for Assembly in City Auto Inspection Period Closes Saturday Next Owner! of motor vehicles ara advised that the first quarterly Inspection period In 1934 closes on Saturday. This leaves five days more for motorists to secure the necessary "stickers" for their carsin order to operate them legally during the next three months. Lieutenant Grance, of the Bethlehem barracks of the state motor patrol, said yesterday that starting on Sunday every motorist whose car fails to carry the new sticker will be arrested. Conviction carries with It a penalty of $10 fine and costs. With Easter next Sunday and the nrlnz motoring season Just about to Petitions Filed in Behalf of Dr.

Theodore R. Gardner for Congressional Nomination to Oppose Congressman Oliver W. Frey Who Has No Opposition on Democratic Ticket Opposition for Democratic State Committeeman Judge Trexler Name to Be on Both Tickets for Superior Court Nomination Petitions filed yesterday at Harris- burg assured a contest for the congressional seat from the Lehigh-Bucks district and also brought forward op position lor other cancuaates seemng nomination at the primary on May 15. Attorney Theodore R. Gardner, of Emaus, TJ.

S. commissioner and president of the Young Republican organization in the county, and, Dr. William C. Troxell, X-ray specialist, yesteraay filed petitions as candidates for the Republican nomination for congress. This insures opposition at the general election for Congressman Oliver W.

Frey, who was elected without opposition to fill the term of the late Congressman Henry W. Watson, of T-nnehorne. Congressman Frey is un opposed in his campaign for the Demo cratic nomination. Attorney Gardner has been active In the Young Republican movement and at the last county meeting was chairman of the day. Dr.

Troxell was an alternate delegate to the G. O. P. na tional convention In 1932. is a lormer president of the Lehigh County Medical society and Rotary club and Is X-ray specialist at the Allentown hospital.

Candidates for their respective party's nomination for state senator. Attorney George A. Rupp, Democrat, and Attorney Robert L. Kleckner, Republican, are unopposed for the primary. Attorney Rupp is the Demo cratic county chairman and has been active in politics.

Attorney Kleckner Is a former member ox the general assembly. The largest field of candidates ap. Dears in the fight for the nomination for the assemDiy. Attorney jc-ugene j. Gorman and Frank-L.

Roth, Republicans, and present members of "the assembly from the city district are again candidates. They will oe op-nosed bv Charles F. Crowder. Dr. John Beer Stoudt and Jacob Ii.

Moser, all of whom have filed petitions. Jury to Determine for to Court Hears Snyder Habeas Corpus Case Judge Henninger Will Give His Decision Later charges end counter-charges were hurled by witnesses of opposing sldss yesterdav morning at a hearing before Judge James F. Henninger in habeas corpus proceedings started by Mrs. Eivlra snyaer, oi tw miDerty street, astalnst her hurband. Harry A.

Snyder, of 815 South Front street, for the custody of her two children. lion x. o- f- end Robert Snyder, aged 9 mouths. For more than two hours Judge Hennineer listened patiently to testi mony offered by the two principal in the cas and a number of witnesses and then suggested the at torneys bring their clients into ms chambers for further discussion ana a possible compromise in the case. Attorney cnanes m.

tmwu, nmu-epI for Mrs. Snvder. announced he and his client will demand the return of both children to Mrs. dujuw. State Senator Henry L.

Snyder, who is counsel for Mr. Snyder suggested (Conrmueo on ruye j. Will Represent Local Hospitals At Gonvention State Association to con vene at Pittsburgh April 10, Hand 12 Rntii tin Allentown and Sacred vtoarr. finsnttals will be ably repre sented at the thirteenth annual con vention of the Hospital Aotww" of Pennsylvania, which is to be held in the William Penn hotel. Pittsburgh, April 10, 11 and 12.

Oeorge W. Sherer, superintendent of the Allentown hospital, will represent that institution at the convan-tion. Dr. W. A.

Hausman. chiel surgeon of the Sacred Heart hospital, and Dr. Lawrence C. Milstead, path ologist, are expected to attend as representatives of that hospital. Coming after the worst four years in the histoiy of the State's hospitals, the convention is expected to re one of great importance to the mem-v.

oewvnMnn. Fundamental problems affecting the hospitals and miMin wriil he dealt with during the three-day session, according to word received nere uom Oseroff superintendent of the Monte- fiore hospital, program crmrrman. of the convention will mpinrin addi esses by Michael M. Da- vis Ph. cnicago, ora cnuTiimiM 'Piind! Homer Wickenden.

director. United Fund of New York; Dr. Bert W. Caldwell. Chicago, executive secretary of the American Hospital association; tii fr itt cmltVi rcreensbure.

Chair- IWUUb man of the executive comnu the Westmoreland County hospital and member of the hospital trustees 1 tnrPSpntinff thlrtV XlOSPl- tals in this district; Gilford K. Wright, of the Allegheny- Bar asso- elation, and Mrs. Alice F. j'erlS-: secretatv of the state department oi welfare. Other speakers will be Dr.

George W. Grier. president of the gheny Medical society; S0Juwiaia May. director in ri.mumeu mont. of welfare: Dr.

Irvin D. Metz- ger, chairman of the state board of medical eaucntion mm ugaauit, R. Templeton Smith, former president of the community Fund. Miss Jessie J. Turnbull.

presidprt of the state association, will retire from that effice, to be succeeded by Charles A. Gill, of Philadelphia. New products to improve hospital rnnH.a TiaMpntji will be displayed tlWJdffri cording to Howard E. Bishop. Ail innovation this year will be tre opening of the exhibits to tne puouc AlUiiX UV WW a Mc Coroti Paid Atty.

Julius M. Rapaport In Bridge Case Was "Reasonable Action Brought by Sixteen Taxpayers by Means of Petition Presented to Court by Atty. George R. Booth County Commissioners and Former County Controller Harry 31. Schoenly the Defendants President Judge lobst Specifies Issues to Be Determined R.

R. Conductor Meets Death At Palmerton Harry 0. Reppert Falls Under Caboose of Own Train Harry O. Reppert, aged 44, of Palmerton R. F.

met Instant death at 5.40 o'clock Monday morning under the wheels of a caboose on a Chestnut Ridge railroad train at the Delaware avenue station In Palmerton. Mr. Reppert, who had been in the employ of the railroad since March 22. 1923. had 'started his daily work only a short time before he was killed.

Just how Reppert, who was conductor on the train, was thrown under the wheels is not known since mere were no eye-witnesses to the accident. switch fain! was derailed at the Del aware avenue station, according to other members of the train crew. It la hollovori Via WAS thrown off the steps of the caboose when the derail ment happened and tne rear set oi wheels passed over his body. Momhen rt th train crew were: Charles Balliet, engineer; Clinton iconnnuea on rage i nineenj Epworth League Convention Here On Good Friday L. V.

Union Will Hold Its 37th Annual Session in Asbury Church fThonfe of t.h Tjhitfh VfllleV Et- Trt-v tcomiia union will mept in their tliirt -seventh annual convention Good Fr Id a. in Asbury M. m. cnurcn, jener-son and Hamilton streets, this city, with the local chapter serving as not. rrvuvA nrili Ha Kpccinno mnminff.

after noon ana mgnt. rwenty-two leagues ta ha renrpntjrt The convention will open at 10.15 in the morning, witn ionn a. uwimg, the union president. In charge. The devotions will De in cnarge 01 nr- wtA Hnrlarhpr nresident of the As- burv League.

Rev. Leon T. Moore, pastor of Asbury church, will deliver the address of welcome. A general husinoca Kosslnn And reoorts from the Lehigh Slate Belt and Pocono groups, will complete tne morning niceiing. The election 01 onicers, seiecuuu tu fn, tViA 1035 rnnvpnttnn and reports of committees will feature the business session 01 tne aitemoon i 1.45 o'clock which will be louowea Dy (Continued on rage i wrtw; 700 Delegates Expected Here For Convention State Association of Power Engineers to Assemble in June The annual Pennsylvania state can- vention of the National Association of Power Engineers will be held In Al- lMitown on June u.

ana iu. accord ing to announcement made by the convention bureau of the Allentown Chamber of Commerce. TJewards of 700 delegates will attend the convention, and headquarters will be at the Americus Hotel. Arrange ments are being made by tne Auen-town chapter, and Robert E. Moyer, of the Heilman Boiler Works, is chairman of the convention committee.

Officers of the local chapter are Emll Legates, president; H. A. Ben-ninsrer, vice president; Louis Albright, and Fred Bieret, corresponding secretary. This will be the first time the state conference has been held in Allentown and It is expected it will prove one of the largest from the standpoint of attendance and Interest due to the city's central location In eastern Pennsylvania. Tamaqua Salesman Injured Here in Fal John Barrett.

45. of 25 South Elev. enth street, Tamaqua, a traveling salesman, may have a fractured leg as the result of a fall when he slipped on the wet sidewalk as he was leaving a store at the southwest corner of Seventh and Turner streets shortly be' fore 9 o'clock last nicht. The side walk was made slippery as a result of a light rain that was falling at the time. The Sacred Heart hospital am bulance, accompanied by a doctor and a nurse, arrived in response to a call and the Injured man was conveyed to that Institution.

Later In the night it was said he was resting comfort abiy. Beer Truck Crashes Into Parked Machines Two automobiles were damaged in Coplay at about 7.15 o'clock last night when struck by a truck heavily laden with beer. The driver of the truck kept on going and after a half hour's cruise of the highway, he was arrested at Mickleys hotel by State Highway Patrolman Arthur J. Potosnak, of the Bethlehem barracks. He gave his name as George G.

Casper, 34, of 431 Chestnut avenue, Philadelphia. He was detained at the Allentown police station. The damaged cars were owned by uawin j. Gross, or 8 North New street, coplay, and Guy Rlnker. Laurel apart ments.

Second street, Cementon. Both cars were parked at the time of the collision. Allentown Man Quizzed By Berks County Judge READING, March 26. OP) Adoiph Kraemer, Allentown printer, was quizzed by Judge Paul N. Schaef fer today concerning $4,000 restitu.

tion which he had been ordered to make to the 20th Century Lodge of fciuaicers. ixjage onicers testified tney visited Kraemer's shop and were refused entrance. Kraemer, who Is on probation on a charge of misusing the funds of the lodge, was ordered to permit the inspection and speed up restitution. TAXPAYERS TAKE NOTICE Please take notice that the fourth Installment of 1933 City Tax Is due Saturday. March 31st.

This applies only to those that took advantage of the Installment plan prior to July lath. As an accommodation to the Taxpayer the Treasurer's Office will be open on Saturday to 4 p. m. JERRY F. KERN, Against Poor Board Dismissed Petitioner Fails to File Court en Banc Hears Other Cases A divorce was granted and libels in divorce were started in a bi session oi court at wmcn mono, were heard yesterday morning Dy President Judge R.

W. Iobst and Judge James F. Henninger, sitting en banc. Several other routine matters were acted upon by the Judges. Among the latter was the dismissal of the Detitlon bv O.

O. Zieeler for an In junction against the poor board. The cuvorce grantea was mat oi Bessie B. Spielman against Paul Spielman. In one of the divorce libels started, Florence P.

Moyer seeks to have her marriage with William At Moyer brought to an end. The couple were married In November, 1924, and lived together until October 26. 1930. Cruel and barbarous treatment Is charged by the llbellant through her attorneys, Iobst and Gehrlnger. In the other divorce action started, Louise Tonn.

of Seneca and Mohican streets, Bethlehem, seeks a divorce from William Tonn, to whom she was on page iirceenj. Legion Canvass For Members Is Big Success Lentz Post Officials Look Upon Results in Nature of Vindication Noting with satisfaction the success of the membership campaign now, being conducted by Herbert Paul Lenta Post No. 29, American Legion, the officials of the organization in this city claim that it is an effective answer to the unjustified attacks made on the national organization by the well or ganized opposition. The number of World war veterans enrolled In the American Legion locally as well as throughout the state and nation is well ahead of the total on this date in 1933 and in a letter of commendation received by the Lenta Post from national officials In Indianapolis, the many activities of the legionnaires, as enumerated In the Legion birthday number distributed to 2000 World War veterans In the city. are referred to as the "entering wedge and mainstay of the organization in Allentown and which must be the key to the success attained to date." Assistant National Adjutant H.

L. Plummer from his office in Indianapolis writes: "I want to congratulate you and the city of Allentown on the fine way in which you are carrying on and also for the constructive work you are doing for your city. From the present membership standing and the general outlook, this should be a on Page Nineteen Local News Flashes For Quick Reading Primary election day eight weeks from today Major league baseball season opens three weeks from today. This time last year, legal brewing of 3.2 beer was justjt week; away. A number of local churches wili celebrate Holy Communion at 6 and 8 o'clock services Sunday morning.

George D. Bolt, Nazareth, and Pauline C. Fisher, of this city, were granted a marriage license at Elk ton, Md. Flower buds of the white maple are bursting and will be in full bloom within a few days. The leaf buds open considerably later.

A water hole along 'side the old mill at Jordan Park that was torn down recently by CWA and city workers, has been filled in with ashes, dirt and rocks. A thief broke a window at the office of William H. Price, 33 North Eighth street, over the week-end and stole between $4 and $5 from a desk drawer. Runnme across the highway ou the Hamilton street bridge across the Lehigh river, a dog was struct ana fatally Injured by an automobile early yesterday afternoon. Hiehwav department employes yesterday were called to fill in a section of the street at Penn and James street, a large hole being made there by draining water.

Attomev Georee A. Runt) was yes terday appointed master and examiner in the divorce action started recently by Lizzie E. Conner against uyisses Conner. The second Installment of the thrilling detective strip. "Secret Agent X-9," is on Page 21 of today's Morning Call and Frank Merri well's adventures on Page 20.

Doors of many small garages have been warped out of place through the upheaval of the ground beneath them because of freezing and subsequent thawing. Frank Svltilla. 48. 170 Green who was charged with assault ana battery on oath of his wife, was sentenced to ten days in jail, by Alderman Gotthardt last night. Richard Bortz.

29. of Topton, charged with obtaining money under false pretense, was committed to jail yesterday for a hearing before Alder man Lueienaener. President Roosevelt will review the combined fleet of the U. S. navy off Ambrose lightship, New York harbor.

May 31st. Ninety-eight vessels of the scouting and battle forces will pass in review. Said to have been drunk and charged with breaking windows at his home, Conrad Rentschler, 58, 434 East Juniata street sent to jail yesterday to await a hearing before Alderman Bower. Rentschler was arrested by the city police when complaint was received from his wife. Members of the Lions club and other Allentonians, who recently enjoyed hearing Lieutenant Commander T.

Settle, of the Navy, teU of his stratosphere flight last fall from Akron, Ohio, to a swamp near Bridgeton, N. will be Interested to an article describing the flight which appears in the current number of the American Legion weekly, under the caption "Up Goes The Celling." DINING SUITE SPECIAL Elaborate 10 PC. Walnut Suitr with CmJenza Buifet 1187.60 See displayed in our window DUNGAN FR, ALLENTOWW How Congress Does Business Congressman Oliver VV. Frey Frankly Discusses Members' Problems Interesting Rllmnses Into the We of a congressman were told to the Allentown Real Estate board by Congressman Oliver W. Frey at the weekly luncheon held at the Elks home yesterday.

Mr. Frey spoke Informally to the members and held their atten tion long after the customary time with a recitation of the things that happen to a congressman, with particular refere' -e to the current depression and the resulting increased demands. Mr. Frey also paid an inspiring tribute to the courage and fortitude of President Roosevelt in his tremendous battle against the forces that have held the nation in the erlri of financial stress. Eschewing all thoughts of politics and that he is a candidate for reelection.

Congressman Frey frankly and freely discussed Issues and motives and In impartial fashion gave credit for legislation where credit was due. He said that witn dui rare ex-iContinued on Page Ten) Spring Fever Is Felt at Library But If Weather Be Backward Book Readers Increase The effect of the early Easter season, combined with the fact that increasing opportunities for work have caused many persons to stop reading so many books, at least temporarily, is making itself felt at the Allentown Free Library, according to a report issued to members of the board of trus tees Monday night by the librarian, Isabel McC. Turner. But this does not mean by any chance, she nointa out. that the li brary is not as busy as ever.

It Is still crowded with readers and bor rowers, and should the weather after Ejster be stormy and spring backward, the circulation will probably exceed all records. During the 24 days the library has been open during the past month, books were circulated for home use, including 19.534 adult and 8638 juvenile. This circulation was divided as follows: Mam library, uj.bhz ror home use. 17.6U0 adult and 5932 Juve nile; Northeast branch. 2983 for heme use.

1310 adult and ie3 juvenile; Mosser school branch, 624 for home use; Jefferson school branch, 983 for borne use. all Juvenile. The Mosser branch figure is low, it was pointed out, because the library there was closed during CWA operations. The librarian reported that the book repairing project under the CWA has proceeded splendidly, and that to date almost a thousand books have been repaired, rccased and again placed In circulation. A total of 428 books were added to the library during the month.

Special reference was made to a collection of Stephen Foster's songs and ballads which are on display in exhibit case at the library. The music was a gift of Josiah K. Lilly Zt is particularly appropriate because this year is the 100th anniversary of Foster's birth. It was also stated, that Walter Mattern placed three new can vases on exhibition and these have created quite some attraction. Vouchers for $2017.46 were drawn meet bills of the month.

Of this, 91582.21 was for salaries, supplies and maintenance, $393.50 for books, and $41.75 for reblnding. Fines amounted to $61.25. The treasurer's report snowed a balance of $5824.79 in the general fund, and $42.01 in the self- supporting renting collection. Card Party 'Managers' Told Police Ruling Organizations Not Under Ban but Can Not Offer Cash Frizes Card parties run by Individuals for own profit were banned yester-day by Commissioner Frank D. Beary, mho declared that parties where an admission price was charged and patrons "gambled" for prizes consist' Ing of cash, wearing apparel, groceries and similar Inducements would not be tolerated.

General Beary said, however, this order would not affect organizations running parties for the benefit of the organization or for charity. This per mission does not permit these or ganizatlons offering cash prizes to patrons. General Beary declared. R. J.

Stoudtv W. J. Osmun and Mrs Lizzie-Uhl, who have conducted card parties here were called to General Beary's office and the matter ex plained to them and General Beary said they promised to abide by the -departments ruling. Mrs. Uhl de' la red that card parties she sponsored jhad been operated for the benefit of cnarity.

To Reorganize Nineteenth Ward Unemployed League The Nineteenth Ward Unemployed League will hold a reorganization meeting tonight at 7:30 o'clock in Helney's store on Pike avenue. All CWA workers of the 19 th ward, as well as all former members, are In kited to attend. Roy Snyder, acting Chairman, will preside. Child Dies Lillian, infant daughter of John and Hilda Venus, 411 North Penn street, passed away at tne sacred Heart has pital at I o'clock Monday afternoon. IE LICE LTVE RECOVERING AFTER LONG ILLNESS Felice Lyne, Allentown's famous prima donna, daughter of Dr.

S. Lyne, has been discharged from the Allentown hospital where she has been a patient lor eight weeks. She under- Lpnt. an nnprn Inn nprfr.rmpH hv feobert I. Schaeffer.

Miss Lyne wili ieave shortly to fill postponed con ert engagements In the vest There Is No Substitute for Call Want Ad Results, CLASSIFICATION NO. 77 MADISON ST- 33 Ntt small bouse, stoves, itater. electric, batb; rent S20. Apply 1324 Linden St. 40 Calls in 2 Days Above is the Want Ad that rented the house.

This landlord was naturally satisfied, even though he was swamped with calls. However, who minds a lot of business nowadays? DIAL 4241 To Start Your Rental Ad in Wednesday's Call William C. Troxell and Atty. In the Democratic ranks opposition the general assembly posts appear with Charles F. Boyle, former police captain; Attorney Morris Perkin, George K.

HOlstrom, James j. mti-et-mott, John Reldy, Winfield Kohler. Robert Givler and Robert Kincaid in the lists, candidates from the city district. John J. Marcks, Democrat, a present member of the general assembly from the Second Lehigh, or country district will be opposed- at the prim-nrv hv former Assemblvman Al Rinn, Clem Leftwich and John Bednar.

In the Republican ranks. Roland Dor-ney is a candidate from the country district. Judge Frank M. Trexler, president judge of the superior court, has filed both Republican and Democratic petition and will be a candidate for nomination on both tickets for return the superior court. Tmn old oDDonents.

former Senator Horace W. Shantz and Senator Henry L. Snyder will be on their respective party ballots as candidates for nomination for the same office. lieutenant governor. Former Senator Schantz filed yesterday for the Republican nomination and Senator Snyder has filed for the Democratic nomination, being allied with the Independent group of the party.

Councilman James F. Brown meets opposition in his candidacy for reelection as a member of the Democratic state committee, Attorney George Kuhl having filed as a candidate for state committee membership. Mrs. Mary Herbert is unopposed for Democratic state committeewoman from Lehigh county. There Is no opposition for the can didates for the Kepuoiican state com mittee.

George C. Snyder, of Trexler. town Is a candidate for committee man and Miss Elsie M. Heckman for committeewoman to succeed Mrs. Charlotte M.

Butz. if $26,000 Fee amnton ieountv. The court was also asked to determine whether, If special legal counsel was necessary, the lees paid the special counsel was not exorbitant and. if exorbitant, to de termine whether the defendants should be surcharged for overpayment. The.

case against Northampton eountv was apparently closed on March 13, last, when Northampton eountv Daid Lehigh $276,529.98 as its share of the cost of construction of the Northampton-Coplay bridge, with interest. A group or taxpayers nas, however, declined to drop the matter, claiming that $27,200 of the amount received has been paid to special counsel employed in the case, princi Daily Attorney Julius M. Rapoport. Of this amount, the taxpayers claim in their petition, $25,500 was paid Just (Uonunuea on rage jinirieen To Cast Ballots For A.W.Buesch Local Red Man Is Unopposed for Highest Office in State Order Members of Red Hawk Tribe. Im proved Order of Red Men, tonight will vote lor Arthur w.

Buescn oi tins city, who is unopposed for the office of great sachem, the highest office In the state order oi tteamen. During the month the various tribes throughout the state have balloted for their great officers and the election will be completed on Saturday when all returns will be forwarded to Philadelphia for tabulation. At the meeting of the local tribe at their haU at 942 Hamilton street. tonight, the local officers will also be elected. A class of close to 75 can-iContinued on Page Six) Moving CWA Headquarters To Hunsicker School Wage Board Awaits Naming of Administrative Head for Conference The entire office force of the Lehigh county branch of the civil works administration, left without a titular head since the resignation last Saturday of Im Phaon Grossart, deputy administrator, will move today from the Grossart building at 816 Chew street to quarters provided In the Hunsicker school building, 324 North Sixth street.

Along with the various department heads and clerks will go all of the records of the office. They will be housed in the same building as the organization which Is to conduct the social survey of Lehigh county. Grossart's resignation made It necessary for members of the newly-formed Lehigh County Wage Rate Board, which had planned a conference with him this week, to postpone the meeting with the administrator Indefinitely. It was learned yesterday, however, that members of the board propose to recommend the highest possible wages commensurate with surrounding conditions when they report to Harrlsburg in the near future. On the board are General Frank D.

Beary, chairman: David Williams and E. Duncan Cameron. So far as the three men on the ooard are concerned, it Is said they are inclined to be liberal and they feel that wages should be uniform throughout the district. It is said to be their belief that wages should be as high as possible without too greatly conflicting with current industrial rates and retarding Industrial recovery. Representative Gorman to Address Four Square Club Attomev Eugene J.

Gorman, rep resentative in the state assembly, will be the guest speaker, when the Four Square Club of Allentown holds its meeting In the Americus hotel, at 6.30 tonight. Nathan Strauss will be the chairman. In r.CC to Hi. d- dress, there will bs a gjogranj oj tu- open, it would be weU to give thought to the matter of inspection before Saturday. inAinrnff AflO PRfilailOnS For Assembly Nearing Limit Annual KiwanisCiiarityFunc tion Next Tuesday Night Fred F.

Kramer, chairman of the vaepi-vnHnriK mmmittpp for the Kl- wanis Charity Assembly, to be held Tuesday night of next week, has issued a warning to those forwarding FRED F. KRAMER Chairman reservations by mall or through the committee members. Attorney A. T. Gillespie and Dr.

Edgar Brown, that requests must De scrauiuucu uj I cnecks for the subscription fee or they cannot be recognized. I Th who made reservations with. out enclosing checks are urged to i rectify this at once Dy mailing a vuet. I ommmt. that, no errief wiU De suffered on the evening of the jmce.

WJtn entertainment still a week Qff more than two-thirds of the limit oM hoia twxn nnnlied Ul iJUJ irawiawwwo i for making it quite evident mat some oI thg ter applicants will be griev- OUl disappointed. rm W1tITOTi1 tllTlpHfrTl Will at the Lehigh country club where decorations are being made by a committee headed by Charles Kidd. caterer. for the affair will be headed by Clarence Siegfried who is bent on outdoing all past assemblages. Reports ef all committees indicate smoothness of accomplishment that makes another euccessiui assemoiy ---Hi-tiw, 'Iggie'RauIs Feted at Allen Aahimed World Champion Qtnfpf Edward "Iggie" Rau, who on March Ueted by a oupof his friend, and the Hotel Allen.

Gernerd and John Lehigh Odd Fellows Hold Their Election o. O. during the com- electd at a meeting of neld ght in the Odd PeUoBws Temple on North Ninth street, ctarles E. ohl. the present noble who presided at the meeting, JV othere elected Charles Rauch, noble grand; W.

Klstler, vice grand, and JJg' jtier, trustee and repre- sentative to the Grand lodge. Kr BPirited contest Herman Hennlnger ad Herbert Ritter were "fg membership on the relief Xw. Landstrom, William Harold Meyers, Harold Her- riVy and Joseph A. Haney were elected committee In care of Indigent gJSL mesmceTS elected last night will be totalledat a meeting of the lodge I on APm Muhlenberg Debaters Win From Wagner Team forensic tilt in the chapel of JXEtoattan building at Muh- lenberg coUege. the debating team of jSmJ school scored a two to one ovpr WaBner college in a dis- question, "Resolved, fhnt essential principles of the jjlRA be adopted as a permanent united Btates B0TO Muhlenberg, represented by Alvin I Butz, James Coyne and Ray Ander- sn advanced the negative arguments -g of John Orrechio, Avery Smith and Albert C.

Corbin. Judges at the contest were Attorney Walker. Attorney Karl bonecker and Raymond Ehly. Wil bur Hemstreet. manager of debating, acted as chairman.

Prof. Ephraim B. Everett Is the coach of the Muh- AUTOMOBILE gives FIREMEN A RUN Fire, caused by a short circuit, caused slight damage last night to a roadster belonging to waiter Smith, Negro, Bethlehem, whentt was park- ed the vicinity of Fourth and Ham- An mtm frjlTTloH uvuu duw. in from box 32 at 9:53 p. m.

The names were extinguished with a hand I I II I it FRANCIS F. TROXELL Trusted Member Of Morning Call Family 30 Years Pneumonia Proves Fatal After Week's Illness Was in 66th Year Francis P. Troxell. for thirty years a trusted employe of the Morning Call, died in the Sacred Heart hospital yesterday morning of pneumonia after a week's illness. He was in his 66th year.

Although reared and educated in this community, he spent many of his early years in various parts of the country engaged in newspaper circulation campaigns in the course of which he developed as a high-grade salesman. Just thirty years ago. he came to this city when the Morning Call put on a circulation campaign. His able and conscientious work at tracted the attention of David A. Miller, then owner of the paper and when the campaign had concluded, he was induced to remain in this city, being put in charge rural circula- ifjonzinuea on rage Plan to Organize Some More 4-H Clubs in County Agriculture Extension Association Discusses Other Farmer Aid Activities Plans for many activities designed to aid farmers during the coming months were discussed at a meeting of the executive committee of the Lehigh County Agriculture Extension Association held last night at the Elks home on South Eighth street.

So great has been the success of the eight 4-H clubs scattered throughout Lehigh county that the institution of several more such groups for boys and girls in rural communities is being planned Dy arm Agent a. i Hacker and Mrs. Jane Creasy Miller, home economist of the local farm bureau. Instructions on orchard spraying, now being received by more than 200 orchardists in the county, will begin within the next few days under the direction of Mr. Hacker.

Several demonstrations of potato cultivation, including experiments with several new varieties and with types of fertilizers are also scheduled for the next few months. The work of the association, which is carried out by Mr. Hacker, will include work among poultry raisers and dairymen, as well as farmers and Orchardists. Last niebt's meeting was In charge of Percy Fenstermacher, chairman of the executive committee of the association. Twelve members of the group were in attendance and enjoyed a dinner during tne meeting.

Two Men Are Injured In Sellersville Crash Two men are In Grandview hospital. Sellersville. as the result of an auto crash there yesterday and the driver, Joseph Bauman, aged 33, of 321 Tree street, Philadelphia, Is being held under bond awaiting the outcome of their injuries. Charles Snanki, aged 42, of 248 Segal street, Philadelphia, and Walter Oslpowicz, aged 67, of Sellersville, are the Injured. Both suffered serious lacerations of the head and hands.

Bauman's two sons, Joseph, 8, and Thomas, 5, were also riding in the sedan but were unhurt. The accident happened shortly before 6 o'clock. when Bauman was driving Oslpowicz home. The driver was arrested by Chief of Police Frank Hallman and given a hearing before Squire W. I Wilhelm there.

Bauman said he was driving his car west on the Cat Hill road, when it suddenly went out of control and struck a concrete culvert. He was re leased tinder 300 bond. Cement Workers Hold Meeting in Bath Hall David Williams, This City, Serves as Chairman and Speaker Several hundred cement workers from mills in Northampton, Bath, Nazareth and Martin's Creek on Monday night attended a meeting held In the firemen's hall in Bath under the auspices of the Cement Mill Employes Federal Labor Union, no. 10, A F. of of Bath.

David Williams, this city, an or ganizer for the American Federation of Labor, served as chairman and delivered the principal talk. He discussed provisions in the NRA code for cement workers and proposed changes to be requested by the American Fed eration or Labor. Another meeting on the same subject will be held in the community hall at Martin's Creek next Tuesday evening. State Elks Head Recovering From Auto Crash Injuries D. J.

Miller, Thought to Have Broken Neck, goffers Fractured shoulder Daniel J. Miller, of Reading, pres ident of the Pennsylvania State Association of Elks, who was Injured in an automobile accident Sunday night near Harrlsburg Is reported to be in a "satisfactory" condition at the Harris-burg hospital. It was first' believed that Miller's neck was broken but X-ray examinations at the hospital disclosed only a fractured shoulder. Henry A. Sholm, also of Reading, sergeant-at-arms for the state lodge, who was driving the car was only Dies Of Her Injuries marathon roller skater when he set a new endurance record of 182 hours, mt.j ttij 2 minutes and 20 seconds In the of Car.

Francis Morrissey, Held naumtorlum. last mrf was An echo of the Coplay-Northampton bridge controversy between Lenign and Northampton counties crujjyea up vpstATdav. but instead of the action being directed against Northampton county, as it had been for the past several years, the county commissioners of Lehigh, and Harry M. Schoenly, former county controuer, are mauo we defendants. ti The action was Drougnt yesteraay by sixteen taxpayers by means of a petition presented to court by Attorney George R.

Booth, of Bethlehem. The petition appeals to the court to determine whether or not it was a necessity to employ special counsel for the prosecution of Lehigh county case against Northampton county in the face of a public service commission order that made half the bridge cost, $241,252.55, chargeaDie to orui- Medical Club Has Crew 'Race' Temple Team, Captained by Dr. Joseph Rutherford, the Winner Forty-five of the leading members of the community's medical fraternity had a pleasant time last nignt at we March meeting of the Allentown MivHf.ni rfub. at the Hotel Traylor. Dr.

Martin S. Kleckner, president of the club, was in charge oi tne meeting, and Dr. H. Cotter Boyle was the chairman of the program committee. One of the big features of the evening was a "crew race," participated in by teams representing Temple and Jefferson Medical colleges.

Dr. Joseph Rutherford captained the Temple team, winners of the "race," which created a lot of amusement for the doctors. Dr. William Barr was the captain of the losing team, although his "rowers" put up an opposition that made the victors extend them selves to the limit to come out on top. A musical program of a high order furnished splendid entertainment for the doctors.

Roxy Reif, one of Allentown's leading entertainers, had charge of this feature and presided at the piano for the fine song program offered by a sextet composed of Drs. Frank Wentz, Martin Brossman, Paul Shoemaker, Kenneth weston, Leo Chvlack and Mitchell Katz. A lunch eon was served at the conclusion of the main program. Dr. William J.

Hertz, secretary of the club, announced that at the next meeting, Monday, April 30, the committee in charge of the program would consist of Drs. John Mensch. Paul Shoemaker, Kenneth Weston, William Barr. John Ruthenora ana Jacob Hennemuth. Lopsonski Remanded To Jail for Court Trial Steve Lopsonski, 18.

of 108 Bridge street was remanded to jaU last night by Alderman Wm. F. Bower, in default of $500 bail, on charges of stealing cases of milk from a Lehigh Valley railroad car. The case was re turned to court. Lopsonski was discharged Friday from the Allentown hospital, where he received treatment for a bullet wound received March 2 when he ran from policeman who tried to su rest him.

He was committed to Jail Friday night. AMBULANCE CALLED TWICE FOR MAN STRICKEN ON STREET Twice within an hour yesterday af ternoon the city ambulance was call ed Into service as Charles Shoemaker, 41, of the Rescue Mission, was taken ill on the street and fell over. Shoemaker was taken to the Sacred Heart hospital from Ninth and Ham 11 ton streets at 12.30 o'clock. He suffered a cut of the head in bis fall and this was treated and Shoemaker was discharged. At 1.23 o'clock he fell over aealn near Twelfth ana Turner streets, The man revive a ana ne was men brought to headquarters and remained there until his feeling of illness left him and Shoemaker was able to go Injured wKhestruck by an automobile oehanna street.

rear Carlisle, early Suny morrdng, Mrs. Schaffer, who resided at 244 East Adams street, was struck by a car operated by Francis Morrissey, fised 19. of Bethlehem R. 3, while she was walking with a neighbor. Morrissey.

who is being held by police in default of $2000 bail claims that he did not see Mrs. Schaffer until she was ten feet away. At a conference today between Captain Clarence Men- singer, Coroner Alexander Peters and District Attorney John H. Die- fenderfer, decision will be made as to whether charges of involuntary man- slaughter will be preferred against Morrlssey. The aged woman was the seventh person to die since the beginning of the year from Injuries received in an automobile accident in this city.

She suffered fractures of both legs In the acciaent. .1. She Is survived by her Musband and the following children: Naamon. Mrs. Frank Fry.

Mrs. Carles Smith Mrs. BSX' i waiter Mr Kevpr. ClL aiwiiic, uu and one sister. Mrs.

Wm. Benner. of QMCwT weii known to a large circle or frienos in tms com- munity She was a meer of St. Panrs Blue church, Cooirsburg Funeral --wsiS Derr funeral home. 46 East Susque- hanna street, Friday at iu a xoi- lowed.

Dy services i church, interment wmoe SttSTMB iSto 1 to 9 P- rc- m. it IsOUrt ISameS Upper Saucon Township Auditor Oliver Schnell, a Democrat, of Center Valley, was appointed to the post of townihip auditor for Upper Eos' tQW wu-lLii TiwS coun court of Common Pleas. Schnell will fill a vacancy caused by deathof Henry Mullen, for- mer auditor, aiso a ueinutrui. appointment was made pn the peti- tion of residents ana The petitioners were: Justice of the Peace F. Biehn, Joseph A.

Kline. Marian H. Kline, Edna M. Headman, William L. Headman, Harrv Hayes.

Oliver W. Gehris. 'i i ti R. Weaver, Dr. W.

J. Lowright, a nn. xinia io. xwuss. uim Dr.

W. A. Lowright, H. R. Kit- slightly hurt and was able to return rt rtd Trrtu EenagCK 2 27-29-SQ Tjeaanrej.

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