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SECOND THIRD 28 THE MORXIXG CALL, AUenton, Thursday. Feb. 84, 1943 Bethlehem Easton on Northampt County ftrww Coroner's Jury Blames Motorist's 'Negligent9 Driving for Death Of Bethlehem Man in Hellertown Dutch Journalist Lectures On Far East he had no knowledge of striking The political situation in In donesia was discussed by Dr. Arnold Vas Dias, Dutch journa- if list and war correspondent, at the second in a series of lectures the halted machines. Capt.

of Police Vincent Cough-lin testified that the right headlight of the defendant's vehicle was smashed and there were marks or identations on the rear of the two parked machines. He told the Jury that "vision was clear for almost 1,000 feet in the area of the accident." He added that Mulicka's breath had an alcoholic odor and that Mulicka had "admitted that he had drank a bottle of beer in the Legion home." Miller, owner of the auto which was pushing the stalled on, "The Far East in World Affairs," conducted as part of the adult education program of the International relations department of Lehigh university, Wednesday night at Moravian College for Women. The sessions are also sponsored by the two Moravian col S'A I fcJ ill 4 Jt1'vS7 1 it i ywj leges, Lehigh Valley branch of the Foreign Policy Beth- lehem Rotary club, Bethlehem Ritter vehicle, explained that after the Ritter car rounded the turn to Main St. from High branch, AAUW, and the Worn an's club. At.

III I the bumpers of the two machines The speaker was introduced by Dr. W. Leon Godshall. head of the department of internation became locked. He said he did not see the Mulicka car or hear a warning horn before the crash.

al relations at Lehigh. No-Yong Park, visiting profes The witness declared that both tail lights were burning and that The death of Paul N. Ritter, 53, Bethlehem banker, Saturday night in Hellertown when struck by an automobile, was caused by the "negligent manner" in which the operator, Joseph Mu-licka, 27. of 740 Laufen Bethlehem, operated his machine, a Northampton county coroner's jury decided Wednesday night at an inquest held in Hellertown municipal building. The verdict of the jury was "that Paul N.

Ritter's death was caused by a fracture of the base of the skull, hemmorhages and traumatic shock, and said injuries were caused when the deceased was struck by an automobile operated by Joseph Mu-licka. We, the jury, believe that Joseph Mulicka did operate his machine in a negligent manner that caused the accident and resulted in the death of Ritter." Mulicka is under $1,000 bail pending action by District Attorney Jacob A. Raub, of Northampton county. Ritter, at the time of the fatal accident was being assisted by Clayton F. Miller, 1332 Easton and Clifford Trauger, Sau-con Hellertown, in releasing interlocked bumpers of cars owned by Miller and Ritter.

Testifying in his own behalf, Mulicka told the jury he had consumed one bottle of beer in the Ackerman Legion home and left with a companion, Michael Del Grosso, 812 E. 5th Bethlehem. Pointing out that it was raining, he said he saw a tail light about 30 feet in the distance, but claimed he did not see a car or any persons. He said he swerved to the left while traveling about "20 to 25 miles an hour" and felt a thud. Mulicka added that he stopped his car and reported to the scene of the accident.

He maintained sor of Far Eastern affairs at Johnson post, American Legion, Bethlehem. Music was provided by an orchestra made up of members of the Blind Assn. staff and trainees. A dinner preceded the dance in the headquarters on E. Broad Bethlehem, arranged in cooperation with the Women's auxiliary.

Gladys Comstock, executive director, was in charge. BLIND TRAINEES DANCE Trainees of the Bethlehem adjustment training center, conducted by the Northampton county branch, Pennsylvania Assn. for the Blind, in cooperation with the rehabilitation section of the State Council for the Blind, enjoyed their first dance in observance of the first year of organization of the center, Wednesday night in the home of Harry F. W. the University of Kentucky, will speak on "Political Aspects of China" at the March 9 lecture.

despite the weather conditions, visibility was good. He expressed belief that the victim was "definitely struck by the Mulicka car." Trauger, a pedestrian who attempted to help free the inter Pallbearers, all close friends and veterans of service at the same time the lieutenant served in the army during the war, were Zolton Albert, Elmer De Long. Joseph Vasievich, Harlan Hinkle and John Woth-erspoon, of Bethlehem, and Earl Stein Fountain Hill. CRASH VICTIM BURIED Friends and relatives are shown gathered about the casket of Lt. William Simmers, only son of Mr.

and Mrs. William C. Simmers, 521 5th Bethlehem, during services in Memorial Park, Bethlehem, Wednesday afternoon. Lt. Simmers was one of three who lost their lives in a training plane crash last Tuesday near Johnstown.

Tribute to their fallen comrade was paid by the 452nd Light Bombardment squadron as a flight of four P-6 army trainers tipped their wings in salute prior to the interment. locked bumpers, testified that he was standing about "six inches from Ritter when the crash occurred." He said he could not determine Ritter's position when C. Goodenough struck by the passing auto. New Quarters For Bethlehem Jr. Red Cross Dies in Florida Del Grosso, the defendant's companion, said that at the time of the mishap he was facing Mu Meyers to Head Nazareth Drive licka, who exclaimed, "I must While Bathing Drive to End Tuesday Garrett Conover, first president of the Allen Township Fire Co.

No. 1, will speak at a meeting of the company Tuesday night in the fire hall at Kreiders-ville. The meeting will mark the close of a membership drive. have hit something." The witness said the driver stopped his Woman Freed In Slaying Belvidere, N. (AP) Mrs.

Marie Hotalen, 22, was released from Warren county jail Wednesday after a county grand jury Charles E. Goodenough, 803 Open house and an informal 7th A vp 'Rpthlphpm nronrietor marked opening of "The ith Betmenem, propnetor orseshoe newl renovated for the past 37 years of a music headauarters for Bethlehem Paul E. Meyers was appointed campaign chairman of the 1949 Red Cross drive at an organizational meeting of workers of the Junior Festival Of Music Clubs On April 23 Bethlehem Junior Friends of Music will serve as hosts at a junior festival of the Philadelphia district of the Pennsylvania Federation of Music clubs, Saturday. April 23, at Moravian College for Women. Auditions for participants between the ages of six and 18 will begin at 9 a.m.

on that day. Mrs. Harry Schoenly. Allen-town, state festival chairman ol the affair, announced last night that groups will be present from Allentown, Bethlehem, Strouds-burg, Reading, Lebanon, Norris-town and Philadelphia. Mrs.

Howard R. De Nike, Strouds-burg, is Philadelphia region dis-trice chairman. Arrangements are being made for the host group by Mrs. John Hedge, junior councillor. Groups or individuals who receive superior ratings at the auditions will participate in a program In the afternoon, to be preceded by a conference.

found no indictment against her Nazareth branch, Wednesday Club May Run chapter, Junior Red Cross activities, Wednesday afternoon in the building adjacent to the chapter house. night in the Nazareth YMCA. in the fatal shooting of her i The quota was set at $4,200. car about 35 or 40 feet from the accident scene. Dr.

M. G. Miller, Northampton, who performed the autopsy, said death was caused by a "fracture at the base of the skull, superinduced hemorrhages and shock." Members of the jury were Paul D. Beil, Calvert Unangst, George Pearson, Grant Hoffert, Helen Clarke, and E. Louise Cless.

Coroner David F. Bachman was assisted in the interroca- The affair, sponsored by the Mrs. Hotalen had been held adult volunteer committee, was without bail since Feb. 10 in connection with the death of Chester Erwin Shawde, Easton, to Be attended by teacners wno sponsor junior programs in public, private and parochial schools, school principals, superinten dents and Red Cross board members. Charles W.

K. Shafer will serve as treasurer for the drive which will begin March 1 and end March 17. Meyers appointed the following ward chairmen: Mrs. Earl Stroman, First ward; Mrs. Franklyn Kostenbader, Second, and Mrs.

H. P. Yeisley, Third. Chairman Meyers announced that this year's drive will cover the areas of Stockertown, Belfast, Edelman, Cherry Hill, East Lawn, Newburg, Hecktown, Clearfield, Bushkill Center, Coaster Derby A committee was selected to investigate the possibility of sponsoring a derby race in Bethlehem, by members of the Bethlehem Exchange club, Wednesday night in Hotel Bethlehem. Robert Burlingame presided.

Projects to be undertaken this year were discussed. A film depicting scenes on the manufacture of ice cream will be shown 99 on Friday tionof witnesses by Assistant District Attorney Elias Spengler. Justin D. Jirolanio. Bethlehem.

Still active In the insurance Aber, 31. State police said Aber was shot in the Hotalen home in Alla-muchy, in which he, his wife and three children had been living for the previous month. Mrs. Hotalen was quoted by police as saying Aber had returned while her husband. George, was at an agricultural meeting Feb.

8 and she had gotten a shot gun from her bedroom when he abused her and her children. was counsel for the defendant, and investment business he started 69 years ago, Erwin H. ana j-iawyers weroert J. Hart- Visitors were present from Bethlehem, Northampton, Fountain Hill, Hellertown, Freemans-burg and Bethlehem, Lower Sau-con, Hanover and Allen townships. Mrs.

Edward Leidig, program director, was in charge of ar zog and Samuel Goodman rep resented the Ritter family. i Moorestown and Nazareth bor Illil capt. Jj. J. Kellv and rpt.pr 1 at next week's meeting.

Robert tive Andrew Gulya of Northamp- ough: Mrs. Fred D. Heckman, Nazareth banch chairman, presided. Byington will be program rangements. Tea hostesses.

mu county were aiso present. headed by Mrs. Louis Piff. included Mrs. Ernest Schneider, Mrs.

William Stark and Mrs. Willis Wonsidler. I I I III Willi I) II I I II I III! tlllj IIJIIMC Illy Wd IMIJJI mn IIM WlflUBI IIIIIP Hlllipill III Mil mtm dlJBI Talk on Security For Rotarians Steps beine taken bv the cov. 3S PA. CHARLES E.

GOODENOUGH Requests County To Join in Suit Northampton county commis store on Main Bethlehem, died suddenly at noon Wednes day while swimming at Daytona Beach. Fla. It was not learned sioners are expected to take ac whether he died of a heart con ernment to combat enemies outside the country were listed by Capt. J. Russel Craig in addressing the Bethlehem Rotarians Wednesday noon in Hotel Bethlehem, Speaking on "Selling America Down the River," the speaker urged citizens to take a greater interest in events and to communicate their opinions to their congressmen.

Lee Mac Lellan, program chairman, introduced the speaker. Birthday greetings were extended to F. Royce Bush. tion Friday on a letter received dition or from drowning from Lester Kilbanks, executive He had been vacationing In the South since Feb. 11 with his I etary of the Citizens i Traf fic League of Easton, asking the wife, the former Florence Deemer, of Hellertown, and was county to enter the case brought by Perce Henderson, Easton, to determine the legality of the returning home when ne stopped at Daytona Beach.

He was re steps preliminary to construc Visiting Rotarians included Lu tion of the proposed BushKiu ported to nave been an excellent swimmer, having received several medals in the sport while Iff-- Jr u. bridge approach ther G. Black, Atlantic City, and Philip H. Smith, Am herst, Mass. All Hems Priced Below Cost, Many Far Below Cost, For Quick Clearance! NO REFUNDS NO EXCHANGES ALL SALES FINAL The letter says the petition to the State Supreme court does residing at Newark, N.

J. Prior to World War II, he had operated stores in Allentown and Easton as well as in Bethlehem. not disclose that the county will lose approximately $5,000 a year Jury Returns Verdicts For 2 Defendants in taxes because of demolition of properties on the approach Mr. Goodenough was of the advisory board and right-of-way. Two of the com Verdicts for two plaintiffs member of the executive com ERWIN SHAWDE Shawde.

218 S. 7th Easton, will quietly observe his 99th birthday Friday. Mr. Shawde, still mentally missioners yesterday informally were brought by a jury in said they would not consider in mittee of the Bethlehem corps of the Salvation army; a direc Northampton county courts tervention in the suit, Ladies' Wednesday to end this week's civil court list. The cases were tor of First National Bank and Trust vice president of the Ladies' Non-Run PANTIES Children's Spring DRESSES acta aiuiuugu ou(suujr uaiu I hearing, maintains contact withi Kpvstone Building and Loan Trethaways Lose Nuptial DRESSES heard before Judge Carleton Woodring.

his office at 27 S. 3rd St. daily i Assn. and a director and treas Large Size TOWELS Reg. 59c ea.

by use of the telephone. urer of the Merchants Credit bu Verdicts for Stephen Schranjel. Butztown. for $172.15 and for Born Feb. 25.

1850. in reau, Bethlehem. son of the late Edward and Ce-i Mrs. Schramel for $71, were re Reg. 2.98 -for- He was a charter member of the Bethlehem Lions club and a mpmhpr of Bethlehem club and turned in the suits against Law rence Pullo, Jacksonville, Fla celia Shawde, he travelled abroad extensively as a Bible salesman in his earlier years.

He vividly recalls visiting Prince Edward island, Germany, New Zealand, Australia and the Fiji islands. Saucon Valley Country club and a former vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. He was The actions were the result of a two-car collision June 8, 1947, en the Bethlehem-Bath pike, one Gifts As Truck Burns Wedding gifts, valued at close to $1000. being transported from Wilkes-Barre to Allentown. were lost when a truck, carrying the presents, caught fire Tuesday afternoon along Route 512, near Bath.

The gifts were the property of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Trethaway, who plan to reside at 1034 Tilghman Allentown. John S.

Kuney, 202 S. Fulton Allentwon, a friend of the couple, who was driving the truck, was warned of the blaze Ladies' Better Spring Cotton mile south of Bath. In a counter born May 25, 1885. Rpsides his wife, who Is ex suit by Pullo against Schramel, Much time is devoted by him to reading newspapers and lis pected to arrive in Bethlehem this morning, he is survived by the verdict was for the defend ant. tening to operas.

He hasn't Sy9 1 Rack Odds and Ends All Sizes All Styles Values to 8.95 NOW smoked since a youth when his a daughter, Mrs. Joseph spanora Lycoming, near Buffalo, N. and a granddaughter, Sandra Alcoholism Real Problem father gave him a scarf for re Reg. 5.95 Values NOW Spafford by an unidentified motorist, who Bethlehem ABC Told Alcoholism poses a real prob fraining from the habit. He has a daughter, Mrs.

Frederick W. Miller, Greenwich, Conn. then summoned tne Batn tire department to extinguish the fire. MACKINAWS PANTIES Tnetnaway was a passenger the truck. Mrs.

Trethaway is the former Lois Elvidge of Forty Fort. They were married last October. Boys' Flannel SHIRTS $00 PEA COATS DRESS COATS Reg. 10.95 NOW BCHS Alumni Hold Semi-formal Dance Approximately 75 couples attended a semi-formal dance sponsored by the alumni of Bethlehem Catholic High school, Wednesday night in the school auditorium. Music for dancing was furnished by Harry Romig's orchestra.

Arrangements were in charge of Patricia Blackton, chairman, Bethlehem Landlord Sued Suit has been instituted in the U.S. Circuit court at Scranton by the office of the State Housing expediter against Kathryn Fowler Nonemaker, Bethlehem, asking that she be ordered to refund an alleged overcharge of $140 in rentals, and to restrain further violation. Police School Speaker Discusses Report Writing lem as there are 3.000,000 known alcoholics in the United States, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous told members of Bethlehem chapter, American Business Club in Hotel Bethlehem Wednesday noon. i Saying there are 60.000,000 persons who indulge in drinking, the speaker outlined the activities of his organization in curbing excessive indulgence. Paul Kelleher, Vernon Hammer and William Miller wer accepted as ABC club members.

The fellowship buck was passed from Paul Marsteller to William 8 to ioy2 Proper methods of report in police work was explained to more than 50 law enforce ment officers of the area Wed Ladies' WINTER COATS assisted by Marie Fenol, Cather nesday night in Bethlehem po Children's S1I0 SUITS COAT SETS lice headquarters by Joseph R. Mc Fadden, special agent of th Northampton County Briefs ine Ortwein, EUzatetn ortwem, Elizabeth Smirko. Richard Brady, John Timmins. Joseph Wellner and Margaret Hartigan. ODDS and ENDS FBI, affiliated with the Philadel phia office.

Ehrgott. Fanner toy. receiv an award. tfaMiffia Officers elected bv th Beth The lecture period was the in a series of fourteen. The Reg.

8.95 Values to $35.00 NOW FUR-TRIMS and UN-TRIMS All-white Pile Coats 10.00 Sflfo)00 lehem High School Glee Clubs next program is slated for next Organization are Charles r. president: Pleasant Valley Folks Come to Aid Of Family Homeless Through Fire Wednesday, when Special Agent George R. Tucker will speak on "Preservation of Evidence. Charles P. Huber, vice president; Charles L.

Skinner, sec 9. assistance of neighboring car penters and masons, who were retary; Mrs. Stanley Mutter, treasurer; Mrs. Malcolm Blake, historian. Anony SHOES mous transferred their scheduled Men's Boys' JOCKEY SHORTS busy with tneir cnores unui iate last night.

The home will be ready for occupancy tonight or tomorrow afternoon. meeting last night from Bethle Good Will Firemen To Attend Class A ten-week course in fire fighting to be conducted by Chief John L. Schweder, beginning March 1 at the Victory fire SHEET BLANKETS $44 The friendliness of the otner Men's Long-Sleeve SPORT SHIRTS 2" hem to the East Stroudsburg Methodist church. and Mrs. R.

F. Silfies, Wydnor, have presented to St. Matthew's Lutheran church, Bethlehem, a cre- The old adage, "Love Thy Neighbor," is again being exemplified in Pleasant Valley, where a family made homeless by a fire Monday morning is preparing to move into an eight-room house through the generosity of a New York attorney. Mr. and Mrs.

Abraham Fair and their nine children, who are temporarily living with four families in the rural areas in Bucks county, lost their 11-room home which they had occupied for 13 vears. and all personal Sfl00 NOW residents of the Pleasant Valley region has provided furniture 3 for house, was announced at the 00 monthly meeting of the Good Will Fire Bethlehem Wednes and clotning to outm tne enure family. Classmates of the younger children, who are students at the Springfield township schools, REG. $2.49 gathered available clotning in a two-day drive. possessions when a fire, believed (10 day night.

A group of members of the company plan to attend. Silent tribute was paid to George Fenstermacher who died last week. Paul Brensinger was admitted as a new member. The next meeting is slated for March 30. Dr.

Stockdale to Address Easton Area Foremen Dr. ADen A. Stockdale, repre to nave started a aiuuncuwusc, swept through the dwelling. Rpv. Edmund Bieber, pastor aence tacue, onenng plates and alms basin in memory of their late son, Henry A.

Silfies. They were formally dedicated Sunday morning by Rev. W. C. Berke-meyer, pastor of the church.

Photography in color will be discussed by Howard Yawn, founder of the Yawn School of Photography, Philadelphia, before Bethlehem Lions club at 12:15 p.m. today in Hotel Bethlehem sound movie, "I am with You" depicting missionary work, will be shown at a meeting of the Bethlehem Ministerial Assn. at 10 a.m. today in the parish house of the Cathedral Church of the Nativity. Tin painting class meeting will be conducted by Ruth Linn Fraser.

YWCA ex cf the Springfield, Springtown and Durham Lutheran churches, made a survey of possible living Open Every Evening 'Til 9 o'CIock Always Plenty of FREE Parking Space Fellow workers of Fair, a foreman in the maintenance department at the coke works of the Bethlehem Steel took a collection to aid the family and the Red Cross offered its assistance. Mr. and Mrs. Fair last night said, "We don't know how to extend our thanks to all the people who have given their aid many of them are strangers." Because of the clothing collection, which began several hours after the blaze destroyed their home, the youngsters were fully clothed and have not missed a class in the past three quarters for the Fairs, and contacted Mr. and Mrs.

Russell Mease, caretakers of the Bally- sentative of the National Asso ST RE "By the Bridge" Palmerion, Pa. Phone 3125 ciation of Manufacturers, will martm farms, ownea Dy Atty William Mahon. New York City After receiving permission speak at the 10th anniversary dinner of the Foremen's club of Easton, Phillipsburg and vicin trom the attorney to renovate a rart of the home for the Fair family. Mease and Fair began ity tonight in Hotel Easton. Tne club at present has 554 members from 69 industries.

ecutive director, at 2 p.m. today to re-equip the dwelling witn tne in tne xw ouiiamg..