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The Morning Call from Allentown, Pennsylvania • 18

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18 SUNDAY CALL-CHRONICLE, Allentown, April 19, 1959 4th Graders Deaths of the Day PenRhyme See Death Notices for Funeral Times John H. Flexer John H. Flexer. 138 Hamilton Louis Weidenfeld Louis Weidenfeld. Macunzie 1, died in his home Saturday.

He Bowmanstown, died Saturday was the husband of the former Mrs. Rose Indorato Mrs. Rose Indorato, widow of Liborio 121 S. 5th Easton, died Saturday morning in Easton Hospital. She was 62.

Born in Sommatino, Italy, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Warnick, Born. in New York, he was a in tnaden Heutten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was 66. He was born in East Penn Carbon County, a son of the late Victor and Ida (Bowman) Flexer. He was a retired employe of the New Jersey Zinc Co.

son of the late Harry and Mary iKansman) Weidenfeld. Pasqualina Lumia Montagna, she For the. past eight years he was employed as a pharmacist at He was a member of Trinity the West End Pharmacy in Al OnLibrary Children in Margaret Shirk's 4th grade class at Muhlenberg School in Allentown recently visited the Allentown Free Library. This was one of the many groups which visit the library each year. But their expression of thanks for the tour was quite a bit different than those of most groups their age.

The class with the assist ance of Miss Shirk wrote a report of the visit which they sent to the library staff. What's more, their report was written in rhyme. The poem covered a great deal of ground because the children felt it would be incomplete unless it touched on every angle of their visit. It began this way: "Books of travel, places to visit and see Can be found in pages we read, uitneran Church, Bowmanstown; Mrs. Catherine Walck Mrs.

Catherine Kromer Walck, 85, widow of Sylvester V. Walck, Water Wind Gap, died yesterday morning in Monroe County General Hospital, East Stroudsburg. Born in Lehighton," a daughter of the late David and Martha Hartman Kromer, she formerly resided in Pen Argyl for 33 years. She was a member of the United Church of Christ, Belfast. Surviving are three sons, John East Stroudsburg; William Wind Gap, and George Pen Argyl; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and two brothers, David, Tamaqua, and Thomas Lehighton R.

3. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Pullis Funeral Home, 126 Pennsylvania Pen Argyl, with calling Tuesday night. lentown. Prior to that he owned and operated a drug store in Phil Eagles, Lehighton; Bowmanstown Rod and Gun Club: Andreas adelphia.

Sporting Club; East Penn Sport came to the United States in 1913 and 'Settled in Pottstown. She moved to Easton in 1926. She was formerly employed by the Northampton Pants Easton, and retired 14 years ago. She was a member of Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Circolo Santa Barbara and the Easton Ladies Lodge, all of Eas He was a member of the Philadelphia Elks Lodge No. 2, and the ing uub; Bowmanstown Fire Towamensing Fire Trachs- Knights of Pytheas, Philadelphia of which he was a past chancel lor.

ville, and the Hungarian Club, Palmerton. Surviving are his wife, Katie (Andreas) Flexer, Norristown; two sons, Delmas and Curtis, In addition to his wife, he is ton. survived by two daughters, Doris, wife of Louis Lipshutz, Philadel Surviving are three sons, Joseph and Philip, both of Wilson Borough, and Samuel, Phillips-burg; two daughters, Mrs. Jo Bowmanstown; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Heint-z 1 a Bowmanstown, and phia, and Anita Weidenfeld, at home; five grandchildren, and two sisters.

Mrs. Bertha Tanz and 0 seph Torcivia, at home, and Mrs. Blanche, wife of Ralph M. Rehrig, Lehighton R- 4, and two brothers. Victor, Bowmanstown, and Samuel Cesan, Phillipsburg; a brother, Salvatore Montagna in Italy; four sisters, Mrs.

Leonard Anna Weidenfeld, both of New York City. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Horace W. Schantz Funeral Home, 3rd and Main Merola, Salvatrice France, and Mrs. Pa- trina Renda and Mrs.

Paolina Dantonna, both of Italy. Twelve grandchildren also survive. Services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Ricci Memorial Benjamin D. Schmoyer Benjamin D.

Schmoyer, 83, of 640 Chew died in his home Saturday. He had been ill for the past two weeks. Chapels, 11th and Spring Garden Born in Bre' "sville, he was a COMING TO ALLENTOWN General James A. Van Fleet, shown In 1953 being awarded a fourth distinguished service medal by President Elsenhower for "exceptionally meritorious service," was commander In chief of U.N. armed forces In Korea at the time.

He will attend the Korean Culture Festival on April 27 in Allentown. son of the late Charles and Cath erine (Folk) Schmoyer. He was a Charles, Phillipsburg, N.J. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kegel Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Palmerton.

Mrs. Martha Dunn NEWARK, J. Mrs. Martha Dunn, 77, formerly of Easton, died here yesterday morning in Mart-land Medical Center. She was the widow of James Dunn.

Born in Glendon Heights, she was a daughter of the late George and Ann Edwards Watkins. Mrs. Dunn moved from Eastoji to Newark about 35 years ago. She was of the Methodist faith. Surviving -are a daughter, Mrs.

William Schippers Easton R. a sister, Mrs. Edna Reed, Easton; eight grandchildren and. 21 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are in charge of the Shillinger Funeral Home, FOR KOREAN FESTIVAL Raymond W.

Reith Raymond W. Reith, 39, husband of Beatrice (Arndt) Reith, 332 E. Susquehanna Allentown, died last night at Allentown Hospital. He was admitted to the isolation ward Saturday morning, and had been ill since Tuesday. Reith was born at Lanark, a son of the late Peter and Emma Reith.

He was employed as a bricklayer by the Bethlehem Steel Co. Reith was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ. Surviving, with his wife, are two daughters, Linda and Virginia, Allentown; four sisters, Mrs. John Hersh, Schnecksville; Mrs.

Lester Hersh, Pennsburg; Mrs. Willard Schmoyer, Coopersburg, and Mrs. Clarence Miller, Center Valley, and three brothers, Fullerton; Arthur, Bethlehem, and Peter Orefield. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Derr Funeral Home, 46 E.

Susquehanna St. Calling hours will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Samuel Drabik Samuel Drabik, 1617 Newport Northampton, husband of the former Paraska Hrinda, died Saturday in his home. Born in the Ukraine, he was a People of many years ago who have helped our land, heroines and Today's heroes, too, found on every hand; Stories of strange, curious folk, Fun and laughter, with many a joke.

Stories of creatures of every kind Horses, dogs pets' tales find; Things to make, to build, to do Books of hobbies, helpful too; Plays, programs, parties planned. All in books ready at your command." The class touched on the department of "facts" where the reading was all non-fiction and basically for research. The pupils wrote of pictures and records, newspapers and magazines they bad seen. They saw rooms where "books are prepared, indexed, labeled, covered and repaired" and the basement where supplies are stored. In conclusion, the class wonders about the future of the library and where and how it will expand.

Lumber St. House Sold for $5,000 Gen. Van Fleet Coming Easton, followed by solemn high requiem mass at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church.

Calling will be after 7 p.m. today and tomorrow. Albert L. Hunsicker Albert L. Hunsicker, 78, of 2430 Allen Allentown died at noon yesterday at his home.

He had been in ill health for more than two years. He was born in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, a son of the late Lewis D. and Salanda (Troxell) Hunsicker. A farmer all his life, he retired 31 years ago and moved to Allentown. He was a member of Cedar UCC, Cetronia.

He was the husband of Annie resident of Allentown for 60 years, operating a bakery for 42 years until his retirement in 1949. He was a member of Zion's United Church of Christ, Allentown, Liberty Fire Company and the Firemen's Relief Assn. Surviving are a granddaughter, Ada, wife of Frederick Miller, Allentown R.D.; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lillian Schmoyer, and a brother, Oliver Schmoyer, both of Allentown; several nieces and nephews. His wife, the former Nora K.

Kroninger, died in May 1935. Schmoyer was also preceded in death by a son tnd two brothers. Services will be held Tuesday Citation and the Combat Infantryman's Badge his most prized possession. Gen. Van Fleet has been decorated by Greece, Korea.

Iran. Ethiopia. Thailand, the Philippines. Republic of China. England.

France. Belgium, the Netherlands and Columbia. He has been accorded honorary Doctor of Laws degrees by Columbia University. University of Florida. Long Island University and the Seoul National University.

In 1954 Gen. Van Fleet conducted a survey of the military, economic and political situation in the Far East, traveling with the rank of ambas Continued from Pag" 11 Greece when Communists threatened to take over that government and under his command the Reds were defeated and driven out of Greece. Named U. N. Commander He was named commander-in-chief of the U.

N. armed farces on April 14, 1951. He retired from military service on March 31. 1953. The general's battle awards include three Distinguished Service Crosses, four Distinguished Service Medals, three Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars, two Air Medals, three Purple Hearts, the Distinguished Unit sador as a special representative of President Eisenhouer.

He is the author of numerous articles dealing with military activities and they have appeared in nationally circulated magazines. Gen. Van Fleet is a native of Covlesville. N. near Palisades Park, and after seme in World War I he coached football at the University of Florida.

A son. Capt. James A. Van Fleet, a member of the U. S.

Air Force, has been missing in action in northern Korea sir.ee April 4. 1952. The Van Fleets live at Hoba Sound, Fla. J. (Lichtenwalner) Hunsicker.

at 10:30 a.m. in the Stephens Fu They would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in July. Surviving, besides his wife, are two sons, Lewis Allentown R. Frank at home; a sister, Mrs. Ellie Rauch, Allentown; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Premises at 731 N. Lumber son of the late William and Catherine Drabik. He was a' resident of Northampton for the past 59 years and for 40 years was employed by the Atlas Cement Corp. neral Home. 1335-1337 Linden with viewing from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday. Mrs. John Chando STANHOPE, N. J. Services for Mrs.

Anna Chando, 70. formerly of Easton, who died here Fri Allentown, were purchased at an executor's sale yesterday after noon, held in the corridor of the Surviving, in addition to his Lehigh County Courthouse. He was preceded in death by Anthony Pastuch Anthony Pastuch 83 Lafayette Palmerton, died yesterday in Palmerton Hospital, where he had been a surgical patient. He was 78. He was born July 20, 1880, in Europe, and was a retired employe of the New Jersey Zinc Co.

He was a member of St. Vladimir's Greek Catholic Church and the Seuse Lodge of the Ukrainian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Anna, wife of John Markovci, and Ruth, wife of Andrew Rimsky, both of Palmerton, and a son, Anthony, California. Also surviving are four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for the Walter H.

Sznyter Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Palmerton, Monday at 9 a.m., with high mass of requiem at 9:30 in St. Vladimir's Church, Palmerton. day in her home at Main will be at 9 a.m. tomorrow with solemn requiem mass in St. Mi The property brought a high bid of $5,000 and was purchased by Atty.

Roy A. Reabuck for an undisclosed client. The sale was wife, are three daughters, Mary, wife of Michael Mondrick, Northampton; Anna Drabik, at home; and Kathryn, wife of Andrew Fakla, Northampton; a son, William Drabik, Bristol, and three chael's Roman Catholic Church, conducted by Atty. Linn II Netcong, N. J.

She was the wife Schantz, executor of the estate of of John Chando. daughter, Ellen; a son, George four brothers, Edwin, John; Harry; Charles; four sisters, Clara; Maria; Jennie; Sally. Short funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the residence with continued services in Cedar UCC, Cetronia. John Oaks John Oaks of 407 Hamilton the late Emma R.

C. Siegfried A native of Czechoslovakia, she Auctioneer Ed J. Knoll was in lived in this country for many charge. grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m.

in his home, followed at 9:30 a.m. by High Mass in St. John the Baptist Greek Catholic Church, Northampton. Viewing will be Monday years. She moved to Stanhope 35 years ago after living in Easton Harold C.

Schell 18 years. Mrs. Chando was a member of died Saturday in Sacred Heart from 3 p.m. until time of serv St. Michael's Church, Netcong.

Harold C. Schell. a native of Allentown, died Friday at the Deaconess Hospital, Buffalo. He ices. Hospital, where he had been a patient since April 4.

He was 69. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Edward, Basking was 65. Oaks, who lived in Allentown Ridge, N. and John Net Schell had been a resident of for many years, was of the Baptist faith. Buffalo for the last 30 years BMW Prior to going there he had been 1 1 The Becker Funeral Home, 436 employed by the Lehigh Valley N.

6th is in charge of funeral Transit Co. in Allentown. 1 1 i orBuIfdmg? A Kf VtXEnjoy lh Beatify -5 H-f. il fZ-ZSX and Ease of US H0W! (ijjl PHONE: HE 3-2813 "oF LEHIGH Of Visit Our SHOWROOM 1028 Hamilton St. arrangements.

He was a son of the late S. and Annie Diehl Schell. A brother, Herbert, of this city sur from 4 Earl Wenz, President vives. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Jesse Ruhf.

cong; a daughter, Mrs. William Bondemore, at and six grandchildren. LeRoy F. Siegfried LeRoy F. Siegfried.

71, husband of Alice (Rhymer) Siegfried, 244 W. Main Bath, died Friday in his home. Born in Bath, he was a son of the late Emmanuel and Ellen Fatzinger Siegfried. He was a retired insurance agent. He was a member of the United Church of Christ, Bath.

Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Vance, Haledon, N.J., and Herman, at home; one sister, Mrs. Adam Nicholls, Phillipsburg, N.J., one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Springfield, j) i i i N.Y., cemetery. Viewing will be from 7 to 9 pjn.

today at the or William Wenz Weismantel Funeral Home, ACKER Lillian M. Woodrlng, 54 years 4 dav, of 22 N. 12th Cata-sauqua. April 17, 1959; wifa of Edward Springville, Jl. Y.

Mrs. F. Whiskeman M. Acker. Service 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday Savior Funeral Home, 1064 5th Cata sauqua. Interment, Cedar Hill Memorial i Park. Call 7-9 p.m. Monday. Harvey Saylor.

Mrs. Florence Whiskeman, 218 I BAILEY Harry, 54 veart 9 months 21 S. 15th died last night at Al idays, of Emerald, April 17, 1959; son of ffS WW Wm lentown Hospital. She was admitted there March Services will be at 2 p.m. Tues y4wii up to 9.

day in the Bartholomew Funeral ttie lata cnaries ana Minnie i-oqeii Bailey. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Ell wood iHeintzelman Funeral Home, Slatedale. I Interment, Union Cemetery, Slalington. 'Call p.m.

Sunday. Ellwood I Heintzelman. OYER Mrs. Minnie L. (Frltzlnger) Bover.

64. of 342 Jefferson East Funeral arrangements are being Home, 243 S. Walnut Bath, with viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. completed by the Trexler Funeral Home. tomorrow.

HOW DURING OUR 1 1 2th ANNIVERSARY Greenville, April 16, 1959; wife of Calvin Boyer. Services 2 p.m. Monday In tne horn of her daughter, Mrs. Richard Cih. 1704 Linden Bethlehem.

In terment Memorial Park Cemetery, Beth lehem. Call Sunday evening. Steyers. CLOONAN The Rev. John 75 years, of Mary Immaculate Seminary, 1 1 a i inrn niuhiui INOriliampton, pru lit rurmunii.

Divine Office followed by Solemn Requiem Mass 10:30 a.m. Monday, Mary Immaculate Seminary, Northampton. Interment Monday afternoon. Cemetery of St. "'Joseph's College, Princeton, N.

Mary K. O'Donnell. CLEAVER George years. 3 ACRES of MONUMENTS TO CHOOSE FROM months. 11 davs, Wernersvllle.

April 12, 1959; husband of the late Elizabeth (Sutton). Cleaver. Due notice of funeral B. CURTIS Mrs. Clara Esther, 6S years 4 months and 11 days, 2625 Allen Allentown.

April 11, 1959; wife of Ma Gen. Charles C. Curtis. Services and interment at the convenience of the fam In MAN DEI iri ily. Call 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday at the Bachman Funeral Home, 1030 Walnut Allentown. Bachman. DRABIK Samuel. 1617 Newport Ave. Northampton, April 18, 1959; husband of Paraska (Hrinda) Drabik.

Services on Tuesday at a.m. at the late home, mi WATT id .4. For a Lifetime! followed bv High Mass In SL John the Baptist Greek Catholic Church, North 5 ampton, at 9:30 a.m. Interment parish Rainbanel Soft cemetery, viewing Monoay trom a p.m, until time of funeral at the, late home A Parastas services Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. William J.

Swallow. FLEXER John 136 Hamilton 66 years, 4 menths, 21 days, Bowmans SALE Stock No. 367 Reg. $310 town, April 18, ivw, in Lenigmon. runerai 2 p.m.

Tuesday at the Kegel Funeral YOU CAN Home, 145 Delaware paimenon. Interment In Bowmanstown Cemetery, Call 7-9 p.m. Monday. Carl W. Kegel.

HUNSICKER Albert 71 years, AIM EARL WEWZ INC. months, 5 days; 2430 Allen Allentown, April 18, 1959; husband of Annie J. (Lichtenwalner) Hunsicker. Short services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the residence with continued services In Cedar UCC, Cetronia.

Interment adjoining cemetery. Call Tuesday p.m. Schmoyer. PASTUCH Anthony; 83 Lafayette Palmerton, 78 years, 8 months, 8 days; Saturday, April 18, 1959, in Palmerton. Funeral 9 a.m.

Monday in the Walter H. a week Sznvter Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Y0UR017N for as little as: Palmerton, with high mass of re-auiem at 9:30 in St. Vladimir's Greek The Golden Nugget Softener FIBERGLAS NO RUST LOCATED ONLY IN PHOriE: Allentown EX 5-2331 OPEN DAILY 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. Catholic Church, Palmerton.

Interment in parish cemetery. Parastas service 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Call 7-9 p.m. Sunday.

Please omit flower, sznyter. REITH Raymond 39 years, months. 9 davs; 332 E. Susquehanna Allentown. April 18, 1959; husband of LIFETIME GUARANTEE i Beatrice (Arndt) Reith.

Funeral 1:30 p.m. 'Wednesday at Derr Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St. Interment Fairview a FREE WATER ANALYSIS I KIM AnillTIAkl am i Cemetery, tan ro p.m. i uesuay, William H.

Derr. OR MAIL COUPON FOR. nvj WMMHIW'1 I SIEGFRIED Lerov 71, of 244 5-2005 'Main St Bath. Aoril 17, 1959; husband of FREE WATER ANALYSIS Moose havo your iprMntarive contact me to I mm a a Alice (Rhymer) Siegfried, services 4 p.m. ITuMdav In Bartholomew Funeal Home, I antrnge tor a tree WAItK Aruu.li ai my convvntenca.

i 243 S. Walnut Bath. Interment Green Mount Cemetery, Batn. tail p.m, i Monday. Bartholomew.

bUH WA I CK IU. I NAME I I WALCK Mrs. Catherine (Kromer); 85, Water nd Gap, April 18, ivs; AUimn I annBE 1 ADDRESS I widow of Sylvester V. Walck. Services WATER SPECIALISTS 2 p.m.

Wednesday in Pullis Funeral I Home. 126 Pennsylvania Pen Argyl, I Services and interment at convenience CITY PHONE family. Calling Tuesday evening, pullis. 8 MILES WEST OF ALLENTOWN ON RT. 222 Route 222 at Wescosville R.

D. 2, Allentown Continued on Page 46, Column 5.

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