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The Morning Call from Allentown, Pennsylvania • 5

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The Morning Calli
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SECOND TEN THE MORNING CALL', ALLENTOWN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1943 BUY WAR BONDS EVERY PAYDAY CHAPMANS QUARRIES WILSON BOROUGH STOCKERTOWN DA NIELS VILLE EAST BANGOR FOUNTAIN HILL FREE MA NSBURG HELLERTOWN Bethlehem Easton Northampton County On Furlough Letter Confirms Bethlehem Sailor Johnson Legion Directors of Bethlehem Red Cross Discuss Recruiting of Personnel For Service in Foreign Countries Pen Argyl Molly Pitcher Day Successful Molly Pitcher day in Pen Argyl. observed last Saturday netted the Federal treasury a total of $2,131.50 in War Bonds and Stamps, according to a statement made by Mrs. Verne First National To Weigh Bids On Properties The board oi directors of the First National Bank and Trust Bethlehem, will meet within a few days to pass upon bids received at public auction on Tuesday for properties to be disposed of in their final liquidation of assets acquired in July, 1932, when three banks of the North Side merged. Private negotiations are on for the sale of the Bethlehem Trust Co. building, for which $60,000 was bid, and the Lehigh Valley Trust Co.

presently a State liquor store, which bid was $20,500. The Miller building at Broad and Main occupied by the Colonial grill, brought a bid of $31,000 and the properties in the rear 612, 614, 616 Main $11,800. Other bids received, and like the rest, all sublect to board approval hospitalized and able-bodied men stationed at Indiantown Gan were channelled through the committee during the month. The B'nai B'rith lodge of Bethlehem contributed $75, and furniture to furnish one day room. The Northampton branch of the Red Crass of -which Rev.

Sidney Smith is chairman and Lillian Dillard, R. is public health nurse, turned in a report showing that the canteen unit Served 72 meals at the blood donor center and provided refreshments for the 161 blood idonors. The production corps completed 6,261 surgical dressings and 7 knitted garments. The public health nurse reported 165 active cases and 122 visits. The well baby clinic was attended by 63.

Other local reports submitted included the home nursing service by Mrs. H. S. Walker, which showed that four adult classes and six high school classes have been planned for September; the Junior Red Cross under the supervision of Annie Hemsath, chairman, stating that sewed and knitted articles, coat hangers, books and playing cards had been sent to the Indiantown Gap hospitalization center. The nurse recruitment service of which Mrs.

W. Hearne Jones is chairman is planning for a wider appeal to the nurse population of the chapter territory. Richard Brown, chairman of the water safety committee stated plans for the "learn to swim campaign" were in progress, and cooperation Is being received from the management of the Hellertown and Willow park swimming pools. The canteen corps at Bethlehem under the leadership of Mrs. Edward Waldron Jr.

served 186 meals during the week of July 12 to the blood donors at the donor center. The hospital and recreation corps report was given by Christine Lind-erman: ythe motor corps report by Mrs. Andrew Marshall n. the volunteer nurse's aid corps by Mrs. Donald Praser and the staff assistance corps report by Mrs.

Edward Fennel. Weaver, chairman of the women's division of the war finance committee which sponsored the sale in Pen Argyl. Special headquarters were established on the Dorches of the American Legion home and Harry huts residence where the school children came to purchase their stamps and- bonds. Sheldon Reed, 6-year-old boy who resides with his uncle and aunt. Mr.

and Mrs. George Hulsizer, was one of the first to purchase stamps, coming to the booth with a bag of pennies which he had saved. Mary Pennington. 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Pennington, approached a friend of the family to buy a 10 cent War Stamp and returned to the booth with an application for a bond. These instances and many others made the "Molly Pitcher Day" very interesting as well as a success. Stamps and bonds were also sold in the Liberty theatre, Saturday night and a special day was held in the St. Elizabeth's Catholic church which boosted the total considerably. Girl Scouts in uniform circulated throughout stores and on busy corners selling stamps and bonds as well as at Weona Dark.

Assisting Mrs. Weaver throughout the day were: Dorothy Hill. Kathryn Mosbach. Miriam Creitz. Mrs.

Clar ence Smith, Esther Dennis, Louise Powell, Carolyn Vosper, Sharon Vos-per, Phyllis Bilheimer, Arlene Bon- ney. Madelyn Kurtz, Dianne Lauo, Mary and Peter Pennington. Elaine and Elwood Silfles, Bobby Cawein, Barbara Sleeman. Rotarians Hear H. L.

Paret H. Leonard Paret, Lansdowne. dis trict Rotary governor, addressed members of the Northampton Rotary club, on the Rotary program for the year during their meeting Tuesday night in the Allen house, Northampton. "If every Rotarian would live up to his obligations, Mr. Paret said, the combined strength would be some 200,000 members striving for the betterment of mankind." "Rotary," he continued, "is a big Influence In solving post war Individual service by members must be given to arrive at a just peace." Mr.

Paret was introduced by Har old M. Schisler, president, who was in cnarge. Tnere was one guest, cap tain William Grelg. U. 5.

Army en gineers, stationed in Northampton. Building Permit Issued Walter W. Strasburg, Bethlehem building superintendent and zoning administrator, on Tuesday issued building permits providing for the alteration of two three-story oweu lngs into apartment houses. Earl E. Ecker will convert the prop.

ertv at 242 E. Market into five apartments at an estimated cost of $8000 and Anna Neuman will install three apartments at an estimated cot of $3000 at her home, 518 Pawnee Et Private Robert MacWilliams, stationed at the Army Air Base at Poca-tello, spent a furlough of ten days with his Mrs. Stella Lee, 1771 W. Broad Bethlehem, with whom he made his home before entering the armed forces. He left in January and is with a medical unit of the U.

S. Army Air Forces. He was formerly in the employ of the Bethlehem Steel Co. Mary Kehoe Wed To Lieutenant At the beautiful base chapel. Will Rogers field, Oklahoma City, Rev.

James H. Hart, Catholic chaplain, officiated at the marriage of Mary Julia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J.

Kehoe, 712 Seventh to Lieutenant M. Wilson Toll. U. S. army.

Attending the couple were Betty Stacey of Detroit, and Captain James H. Ready of Station hospital. The bride is a graduate of Liberty High school. Bethlehem and the school of nursing, Philadelphia General hospital, and of Ohio State university. She was instructor of nursing in the Memorial hospital, Albany, N.

and in September will be become instructor of nursing of Philadelphia General hospital. Lieutenant Toll, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Toll, of Loudon-ville, N.

is in the medical corps of the Army Air forces, stationed at Will Rodgers Field. He is a graduate of Peddle school, and McGill university, and medical school, in Montreal, Canada. Commission Is Named To Adjust Bethlehem, Lower Saucon Problem Judap Herbert F. Laub. Northamp ton countv courts.

Tuesday, named John F. Oldt, Easton, Walter Sander- cock. Pen Argyl, and HerDert j. ctur-gis, Nazareth, to a commission to ad-Just the indebtedness between the Bethlehem and Lower Saucon township school districts in view of recent annexation of 700 acres of the township by the city. Following a nearing uie uuee luhj-missioners are to make an adjustment- according to the provision of the school code of all school property as weU as indebtedness, if any.

to and among the said school districts of the township of Lower Saucon and of the City of Bethlehem. The report is to state the amount, if any, choit Hp due and navable from one district to the other, as weU as the amount of indebtedness, if any, that shall be assumed by any district. Bath Sacred Heart Church Vacation School Closes T-eitcHniitt vacation school con ducted by the Sisters of Mercy, at th. Racied Heart church, Bath, rioe over the weekend an nutinff was enjoyed at iioo.ont view nark, where swinging wading, fishing, softball and outdoor games were enjoyed. This was followed by a picnic lunch.

The various projects made by the children were on display in the auditorium of the church, where parents and friends were invited to see them. ARE TOO GOING OH A TACftTlOM? SEE US ABOUT A LOAN Standard Loan Service Inc. AIXEN C. SMITH. Mr.

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Bethlehem Rear of City Hall Lubrication Accessories were: Royal Restaurant, former Strohl property. Wescosville, former Radio Corp. building, 1309 Newton garages at Highland Ave. and W. North $3,400.

Unsold lots in the Edgeboro Manor tract listed for auction were withdrawn, and will be sold privately by the bank and property holders and a committee of residents and owners of t.hat section. All other lots and vacant land listed will be placed on sale Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening at the Masonic lempio wikio jucj" ttnn wan held The identity of the high bidders awaits approval of the oners. Another Teacher At Fountain Hill To Be Inducted John Evans. Fountain Hill High Bchool shop Instructor has been notified to report on August 17, to the induction center In Lancaster and be inducted Into the U. S.

Army, acord-ing to a communication received by the Fountain iiui district seciewiy, George Stehly, from the Lancaster draft board. This information came as an additional headache to Fountain Hill's school directors who are at present in need of applicants to fill the vacancies left by the resignation of Band Director Elwood Miller, Physical Edu cation Instructor Philip Ewing, ana the induction into the Army of com mercial teacher Glenn Rarich. Hilda B. Kitzman of Scranton, a graduate of Ursinus college, was elected at a special meeting of the teachers committee Saturday afternoon, to fill one of the vacancies left by Mr. Miller, that of matnemaucs teacher.

Miss Kitzman also take over as teacher of German and social studies. Another slight relief was gotten when Vivian Moyer, Allentown, a graduate of Kutztown State Teachers college, was elected as art supervisor at a meeting Monday. August 1. It is possible that Mark Shappell. Latin and English teacher at the Stevens building may be called into the service shortly, since a notinca-tion has been received from the Allentown draft board that he will receive no deferment and has been classified as 1A.

Labor Day Fete Plans Furthered Earl Held's all girl band will lead the Labor Day parade in Pen Argyl it was announced at a meeting of the committee for the Labor Day celebration of the Lookout Volunteer Fire Co. in town hall Tuesday night. Lionel Carson, chairman, was in charge of the meeting. The orchestra will also present a concert in the afternoon and evening, with the Bangor band presenting a concert on Saturday night. A variety program of local talent will be presented on Sunday.

An effort is being made to secure fireworks for Monday and arrangements have been made for additional rides and amusements. Pig races for the youngsters will be held at 6 p. m. Special prizes of a $25 war bond and $5 in war stamps will be awarded. Plans have not been completed but the committee is working hard in an endeavor to put forth a weekend of fine entertainment, regardless of present day conditions.

STOP ir TOO HAVE A CAB TO SELL We want all we ran et. eu et all that you want. ID. TAYLOR fllh Ave. Sk Broad Phone -3S Coming Back Every Day To Sell Their Car To ANDY BURK 5th Ati.

St Broad St. Btihlthtm OPEN EVERT DAY jiimiimiimiiiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiimu1 BE PREPARED 1 Phone 6-1941 Beth. EST. OF 1 MAHLON RITTER niimiiiiimimmmiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiir; Soldier Son's Death Mrs. David Walters of Nazareth.

mother of Sergeant Roy Walters, who was lost in action in the Central Pacific area, has received a letter of condolence from General George Mar shall, chief of surf of the U. S. Army. The letter follows: My Dear Mrs. Walters: I have lust been Informed that the status of your son, who was reported missing in the Pacific area, has finally been determined.

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy in this great loss. Serireant Roy Walters was a gallant soldier of the United States Army whose name is now Indelibly recorded on the rolls of our-Nation's honored dead. As time passes I hope that you will derive some consolation in the realization that your son gave his life so that others might live as free men. Again, my deepest sympathy. Faithfully yours.

G. C. Marshall, chief of staff. Sergeant Walters, son of Mr. and Mrs.

David Walters, was reported missing in action since June 4, 1942. in the Central Pacific area, where he was acting as an aerial gunner and photographer with the Army Air Corps. He was last heard from at Hickam field. Hawaii. He was employed at a hosiery mill in Bangor when he enlisted July 7.

1941. and received basic training at Langley Field. Va. One month after he was reported missing, he was a member of a group to which distinguished service crosses were awarded for their part in the battle of Midway. In September he again was honored by the award of the Distinguished Flying cross, at Hickam field.

Entire Robert V. Smith Estate Is Left to Widow The entire estate of the late Robert V. Smith. Bethlehem, who was engaged in the milk business, has been left to his widow. Laura J.

Smith. Bethlehem R. 1. according to probate of the will In Easton Tuesday. Mra.

Smith is to act as executrix, but no value has been placed on the estate as yet. New Clerical Training Course This Year Planned by intensive niihodi lo prepare ihidenis in lest lhan ih usual lima for Dullness and civil aervice po iltlons. Say aai Ertaiaf Claissa Beffiaaiaf Sapiaabti I Ask for 47th Annual Bulletin BETHLEHEM BUSINESS COLLEGE Oaita laak BUf BttkUkM, Pa. Trlrphon a-SIJI T-v 6-3080 BETHLEHEM, PA. When a lightweight sweater feels just right I Heavenly pastels and deep colors.

Wear them as separate cardigans pver a dress or with a skirt. Sizes 34 to 40. Long and short sleeves. YES Wear Foodets aod avail tore, calloused feec Today's fiosiery problem solved by many smart women who have adopted Am new bare-legged style. The most delicate feet are softly cushioned by dainty, invisible Footlets.

Footlets whea worn over evea die sheerest hose will assure longer life to important these days of shortages. 20c pair West of Post Office Cited for Action In Sicily "For commendable action during the invasion of Sicily on July 10, 1943, and with complete disregard for his personal safety," Fireman First Class Louis Sinicz, 421 W. 4th Bethlehem, received a citation from the commanding officer of the transport on which he was posted. He is now spending a 30-day leave with his wife, the former Theresa Ruggiero and his 18 month old son Frank. Sinicz, a member of the amphibious force, found this action while scouting for a suitable landing spot on the beach near disembarking in a scout boat from the transport before midnight during- the night of July 9-10, he and the few other members of his crew crept to within 200 yards of shore before "hell broke loose." The enemy knew they were there and threw everything they had at the 36 foot boat.

But the in vaders" had found the beach and signaled the transport farther out at sea that the beach was suitable lor landing. After a softening up process by the escorting warcraft, resistance from the Germans and Italians was lessened, thus allowing the Allies to send in their landing parties, which was done successfully on the zero hour about 3:00 a. m. For 33 hours before his major job of locating the. beach, Sinicz transferred men and equipment to shore.

He is a re-enlisted member of the U. S. Navy, having served from '35 to '39 on board the cruiser Minneapolis on the West Coast. Re-enlisting on January 25. 1943, he was given an amphibious training course at Little Creek, Va.

Being transferred to Fort Pierce, Fla. he attended scout and raider school. Both courses prepared him for the real thing which he underwent in the waters around Sicily. Van A. Bittner Will Be USA Rally Speaker Local 2598.

USA-CIO at a meeting Tuesday night in union hall, Bethlehem, decided to hold a rally on Sept. 5, on the eve of Labor Day, in the Qulnn school at p.m. The principal speaker will be Van B. Bittner, labor member of the National War Labor Board. An address will also be given by John Rifle, international representative, USA-CIO, well known in this vicinity.

The steel workers went on record to actively support Ernest Moyer for county commissioner and also to neip fulfill the government's request for an additional 2,000.000 tons of steel. International Staff Representative Tonv Lvnch nave a timely report of the manpower situation in the steel Industry. A member of the area manpower commission, Lynch said that unit is conducting a thorough investigation relative to the operation of the 48 hour a week directive order in the local Bethlehem Steel Co. plant. "The USA-CIO.

nationally and locally." aald Lynch. "Is doing every thing within its power to make this industry live up to the 48-nour week executive order." Frank Stefanik, president of the local, was in charge of the parley Oliver Roberts was elected vice president of the local and was immediately Installed. The vacancy for this post was created when John Posivak was named national staff representative and Stefanik was elevated to the presidency. The financial status of the local was presented in a report by Hugh Ma honey, financial secretary. A large sum is being allocated monthly for the purchase of war bonds to aid tne Nation's war effort.

President Stefanik and Staff Repre sentatlve Posivak discussed the ad vantages of the zoning system regard inn grievance procedure. This system they said is successful in other plants and high hopes are entertained that it will be equally as successful in It was voted to put the zoning sys tem into effect and to recommend to all of the locals at the Bethlehem Steel Co. to go on record and ask Phillip Murray, president, to demand either a roil oack oi prices or an in crease in wages. A telegram was sent to Secretary Ickes asking for an investigation of reports of hoarding of coal by dealers in this vicinity. The union decided to purchase cigarettes for those in the armed forces for the duration, these to be union made and they will contain a message of greeting from the local, Plan Banquet for Nazareth P0A Past Presidents Assn.

A committee was appointed to plan for a banquet at a meeting Monday night of the past presidents association of the P. O. of A. in Eagles hall, Nazareth. Mrs.

Carrie Holland gave the financial report. Entertainment was provided by Lulu Schissler. Hostesses were Evelyn Messinger, Ida Ruloff and Ella Harp. The banquet committee is President Mabel Weaver, Mary Kilpatrick and Mrs. Lucy Remaly.

Our Expert TORE RECAPPOHG ADDS THOUSANDS OF MILES TO TIRE NO CERTIFICATE NEEDED 121 W. 4th St. Bathlehem Post Observes Silver Jubilee The Harry p. Johnson post. No.

TO, American Legion, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a clam bake in the Legion home Tuesday night. On August 10, 1919, a group of men who had taken, part in World War I were gathered together by Colonel W. R. Coyle in Broughal High school, Bethlehem. The group at this time received their charter and the post had its inception.

Music lor tne evening anair was supplied by the Ted Baylor's Trio. The celebration which is annually In charge of the past post commanders was arranged by Clarence W. Kom- mlller, post commander in 1932. Other past post commanders wno were a part oi the committee were: Norman Ludwig, 1919; Caleb S. Ken- 1920; Thomas E.

Butterfleld, 1921; James F. Kratzer. 1922; Earl A. Ziegenfus, 1923; Charles H. H.

Wel-kel, 1924: Robert K. Rltter, 1925; Carl F. W. Beyer, 1926; Dr. John F.

Connolly. 1927; Harold E. Groman, 1928; Roland R. Lynn, 1931; August Concilio, 1933; G. Wallace Dougherty, 1934; Leonard S.

Walters, 1935; Arthur 8. Anders, 1936: Roy E. Dit-terllne, 1937; Dr. C. E.

Dressor, 1937; Lloyd B. Jones, 1939; Frank R. Collie, 1940; Edward J. McGovern, 1941; Warren H. Schnable, 1942.

Leroy F. Knadler, post commander in 1930 Is now serving In the armed forces. Capt. S.C. Farris In Jap Prison Camp at Osaka Joyous news was received at the home of Andrew Farris.

of 737 Evans Bethlehem, Tuesday, when a card was received from Captain Stephen C. Farris, U. S. Army, a prisoner of war held by the Japanese. The card which had a heading reading "Imperial Nipponese read as follows: "I am Interned in Osaka Vmeda Bunsho prisoner of war camp.

My health is excellent. I am working for pay. Please see that everything and everyone is taken care It was signed "my love to you, Stephen C. Farris." The card was addressed to Andrew Farris, the captain's father. It was revealed by Captain Farris' brother, Andrew, that last week a telegram from the War Department was re ceived stating that Captain Farris had been transferred from a Philippine prison camp to the camp where the card was written in Japan.

In December of 1942, the War De partment announced that Farris was a prisoner of war, after oeing cap tured at Corregidor. The young man is a graduate of Bethlehem High school, and spent one and a half years as a student at Muhlenberg college, Allentown. At this time he received an appointment to West Point by Congressman Francis E. Walter. He graduated from that institution in 1939, as a second lieu tenant, and then sent to the Philippines.

His two years of foreign service would have been up in April, and a furlough granted, but at that time he was a prisoner. He was promoted to a first lieutenant In September of 1941. about three months before war was declared, and In a cable received at Christmas time In 1941, his, address stated that "he was a captain. Tatamy Man Hit By Auto; Dies Of Injuries Harold Butz. 28, Tatamy, died Tues day morning in the Easton hospital of injuries received when ne was struck by car driven by William Hertzog, 20.

Nazareth R. 3, Sunday evening on the Bushkill Park, Tatamy road, one half mile north of Power House hill. Horace Heckman, 26, Main Tat amy, who was walking with Butz, was also a patient at the Easton hospital, suffering a probable foactured hip and brush burns, and his condition is reported as fair. Assistant District Attorney Jacob A. Raub, who was visiting at the home of Walter H.

Mengel. in front of whose home the accident occurred and who took charge of the investigation immediately, said Tuesday that there aDneared to be no evidence of criminal neglect on the part of Hertzog and that it did not appear at tnis time that there will be any criminal prosecution, Mr. Butz, was a native of Tatamy, son of Mrs. Addie R. Marsh Butz, and the late Franklin L.

Butz. He had been employed at the plant of the Messinger Manufacturing co. since 1936. In addition to his mother, he is sur vived by a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Smith, at home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday in the St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church, Tatamy, with Rev. Floyd R.

Shafer, officiating. Interment in the Forks cemetery. Charles E. Graver, Bath, Made Second Lieutenant Charles Edwin Graver of Bath was recently- commissioned a second lieutenant in the U. S.

Army, upon the successful completion or tne oni-cers candidate course at the infantry school at Fort Benning, Ga. Lieutenant Graver is the son oi Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Graver.

Bath. He enlisted Aug. 27, 1942. and served with the 65th ferrying command, and the 31st ferrying squad ron, Hamilton Field, oeiore going to officers candidate school, three months ago. He held the rank of corporal before being commissioned.

Lieutenant Graver is a graduate of Northampton High school and Ur- slnus college, where ne was prominent In varsity soccer and in wrestling. After completing his furlough at Bath Tuesday he left for Camp Croft, S. for his new assignment. Vilma Csrenko Engaged To Raymond Gutekunst The engagement of Vilma Csrenko, 744 Laufer Bethlehem, to Raymond J. Gutekunst, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Gutekunst. 625 Green-leaf Allentown, was announced by her mother, Mrs. Charles Csrenko. Miss Csrenko was graduated from Bethlehem High school, class of 1942, and is employed in the billing division of the Bethlehem Steel Co.

Mr Gutekunst was graduate of Allentown High school in 1938 and is employed in the engineering depart ment of the Bethlehem steel co. RECOMMENDED SURGICAL The recruitment of personnel for overseas duty with the American Red Cross was discussed at length by members of the board of directors of the Bethlehem chapter of the American Red Cross at a monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at the chapter bouse. A communication from national headquarters was received to the eflect that several hundred more medical and psychiatric social workers and hospital recreation workers are needed immediately for work in Australia. North Africa and Oreat Britain, and a number of openings are also avallitble in the United States. Among reports submitted by various chairmen.

throuRh Marion DeLon, executive secretary, the volunteer special service committee of which Mrs William C. Berkemeyer is chairman showed that 1.209 local volunteers offered 10.902 hours of service during the past month to the Red Cross. The production corps under the leadership of Mrs. Charles Xander. chairman, completed 201 knitted articles.

343 pieces of sewing and 36.060 surgical dressings. A quota of 1.440 kit bags for the Navy has been act for the group. Carl F. W. Beyer, chairman, and Helen A.

Kauflman. home service secretary, presented the home service report showing that a total of 37 cases were reopened from last month, 126 continued from last month. 118 new cases reopened. 141 continued to next month and 198 cases acted on during the month. The blood donor service In care of Mrs.

L. EMes showed that during the week of July 12. a total of 968 Dints of blood were given with 807 pints received at the Pro-Cathedral Church of the Nativity parish house. Bethlehem, and 161 pints in Kortnampton. William Weiss, chairman oi tne first aid group submitted his report ihowing that 14 classes are in progress ith 290 persons enrolled.

The report of Mrs. E. H. Thevenet. chairman for the camp and hospital aervice stated articles for both the J.

J. Mayrosh Sr. Dies at Easton John J. Mayrosh 75, president of John J. Mayrosh and Sons.

operating Kuebler's brewery, Easton. and former hotleman. banker and steamship agent, died Tuesday morning at his home, 709 Meixell Easton. Mr. Mayrosh was born in Austria and came to America at the age of IB He was naturalized at Pottsville in' 1892.

He then went to Delano, Pa and worked for three years. From Delano he went to Mahanoy City and was emploved by the late Thomas Gorman for whom he worked for about five years. He then started in business for himself. He was a director in the Merchants Banking and Trust until he left the ritv. He then purchased the Laurel hoiie hotel property in Cementon and operated that hostelry for Ave years He sold this property and moved to N7rrth ahere he purchased the H.

S. Shafer bottling works. He latr entered business as a foreign exchange private banker and as a tam arup ticket agent. He represented all the leading steamship companies until the first World War. Mr Mayrosh moved to Easton and at once became active In business.

He Us president of the Bushklll Prod-vet Co and later became president of John J. Mayrosn ana own, operating the Kuebler brewery. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Bertha Mavrosh; three sons, John J-, Easton; Joseph U.

S. Navy, stationed at Sampson. N. and feteph-en J. Easton: two daughters, Margaret, at home, and Mrs.

Mary Zspp. Easton; one sister. Mrs. Anna fit CaOr: nine grandchildren and tour great-grandchildren. He was a member of the St.

Bernard Catholic church. Easton. Loyal Order of Mooe. Easton, B.P.O. Elks.

Union Council Knights of Columbus, Easton and the Catholic Slovak societies of Cementon and Catasauqua. Monarchs Hear DaleGramley JJewsDaper work was explained to members of the Bethlehem Monarch elub at the weekly dinner meeting Twsdav night at the Hotel Bethlehem The speaker was Dale H. Gramlry. assistant to the president e-f Moravian College and Theological Mr. Gramlev.

who was city editor of the York Pa.) Dispatch before he 21 said that newspaper had lis inception 300 years ago. in 1620. and the New York Sun founded in 1833 was the first newspaper to sell for a cent a copv. The issues contained sensational items similar to those in English newspapers. In speaking of propaganda and what newspaper editors and others would want you to believe.

Mr. Gram-ley explained 12 points to be observed by readers of newspapers and other folks, as follows: Listen for epithets, don't use your pwn innuendo. think all is true because vou heard it. check up on slogans: change your mind once in a tt out the fads, get off the sometime, do not get ot.ih.ons by chance, distinguish the f-rtt from the persons. Ask yourself.

did I think about it a year R0'' Whrt vour mind on each opinion, use vour viewpoint of vour cnur's opinion Charles P. Xander was meeting chairman and presented the speakei. Peil Heads County War Finance Committee Northampton County Commissioner Norman A Pell. Easton. has been named as chairman of the war finance committee of the county.

will name vice chairmen and eommlltee members to work the banking and financial division. Industrial division, community division and publicity He has already named Stanley F. Hahn Northampton National bank, Easton as banking and finance aid; Rocrr Conner. Easton. labor and in-dustrv aid: Mrs.

Martin Lantz. Bethlehem, women's chairman, and John Merrill. Easton. publicity. Employment HELP WANTED FEMALE 27 GTRt OR TOTTNG WOMAN For aenersl nrrfvivrr ork Prt tim.

4 to 5 r-ir 5 vk Apply Mornine Call, toe Main Bethlebem. bet. 7 8 p. m. cno ah a aV PHONE 6 423 Wyandotte St.

5631 For Those COOL Days Parade Sept. 8 By State Guard All companies of the Pennsylvania State Guard reserves in Northampton county will gather in Easton on Sept. 8 in a regimental parade, commemor ating the first anniversary of the founding of the reserves, formerly the Pennsylvania Reserve Defense corps auxiliary formed by captain cnanes Odd. This announcement was made by Captain Ellsworth Johnson, head of reserve in Betnienem, at tne wees-lv meetine- of Co. held at the Re publican association of Fountain Hill, Tuesday nignt.

Companies A and of the Bethlehem reserves are planning a re cruiting drive and also an affair from which funds for additional equip ment may be gotten. All men interested in joining the P.S.G.R. are to report at the Beth lehem armory, 2nd and Prospect Friday night at 7:30. The regular weekly drill of the reserves will be held at the same time and place. All members of Co, A and are urged to attend.

Joseph O. Patocska. 1431 Sioux Harold C. Radcr. 428 W.

Broad Thomas Doyle, Bethlehem, today are observing their birthday anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs. Flovd H. Ruch on Tuesday observed their third wedding anniversary.

Mrs. Ruch is tne iormer Marearet E. Medve. E. 4th St.

Mr. and Mrs Kenneth George. 310 W. Broad on Tuesday observed their third wedding anniversary. Mrs.

George is the former Doris B. Bur caw. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kucsan, 108 E.

Raspberry today are observing their 26th wedding anniversary. Mrs. John W. Maxwell. 714 14th Mrs.

Fianna Metzger, 244 Wall Kenneth Clause, S. Bishopthorpe James Conahan, W. 4th on Thursday will observe their birthday anniversaries. Mrs. Grace Ronemus, 1732 E.

8th on Thursday will observe her blrthdav anniversary. Mrs. Henry B. Rau. 38 W.

Market Mrs. C. J. Steinmiller. 315 W.

Broad on Tuesday observed their birthdav anniversaries. Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Polgar and daughter Cassandra, 514 First Terrace, have returned from a vacation trip to the Poconos. Irene Solliday.

secretary clerk in the office of Director of Accounts and Finance Robert A. Hinkle, is vacation- ins in Atlantic Cltv. Rose Byrne, 534 Brodhead is visiting friends in New xortc vity. Dorothv DeDue. 2545 Easton has accepted a clerical position in the Bethlehem onice oi tne worm amnton count rationing board, sue ceeding Minnie Fatzinger, resigned Mrs.

George Blum of Rochester, N. Is spending a season with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ziegenfuss, 1313 Alt- man St. Patrolman Jerrv Mahoney of the local police department is spending his vacation in wuawooa.

jn. j. Fire Chief John L. Schweder, with Firemen Edward Reinbold, Frank Sobyak and Stephen Ramo, of the local fire department, will attend the fire school which opens in Lewistown Aug, 16. Daniel S.

Smith, assistant cashier; Doris Mover and Anna M. Pagats, employes of the First National Bank ana Trust are enjoying two ween vacations. Peggy and John "Happy Cullen twins, residing at 505 E. 5th Bethlehem. Wednesday will observe their birthdav anniversaries.

Mrs1. Arthur P. Carroll of 1658 13th has returned from a Florida resort, where she was recuperating from a short illness Mrs Frederick Fixel and family of 1660 E. 13th have returned home after a short visit to Coplay. Community Concert Assn.

Meeting Thursday Nigh Three new directors will be elected and preparatory plans made for the annual membership campaign, at meeting at 7:30 p. m. Thursday of the Bethlehem Community Concert at the home of the president, Ernest Edwards, 701 First Ave. 1 Elkton Marriage Licenses At Elkton, a marriage license was issued to Oliver M. Knappen berger.

52 and Stella M. Smith, 34 both of Allentown, to Howard K. Schleicher, 33, and Ann L. Furst, 30; both of Easton. To David F.

Kennedy, 21, and Arlene M. French, 18, both of Phil lipsburg, N. J. Bethlehem Personals To VnvS $4.98 Jersey Brassieres 59c Soft rayon jersey brassieres with adjustable shoulder-straps and elastic backs. S1TEGIL rJECIEKS TACIG NOTICE i HAVE IT DONE WHILE AT WORK Tire Service Car Washing BUY WAR BONDS STAMPS! Oil Changed Battery Service LADIES' SHOP BETHLEHEM SERVICE STATION Between Bethlehem Steel Offices Phone 6-2271 208 W.

4th St. i.

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