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The Morning Call from Allentown, Pennsylvania • 4

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B-4 SlXIUY CAI.L-CIIROMCXE, Allentflwn, Aug. 24, SECOND Cash, Milk, on Dog Causes f. a Carpenters Expected To Settle Hospital Births Allentown Daughters were born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dunkanich of 312 W.

Church 1 a i Mr. and Mrs. George Kistler Jr. of 108 N. 8th Coast Guard Decorates Area Hero A Coast Guardsman from Bethlehem has been decorated for rescuing four people in heavy seas in Fire Island inlet off Bay Shore, Long Island, N.Y.

Petty Officer James T. Stiffi-nella, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reno Stiffinella of 812 Washington received the Coast Guard Medal for demonstrating "outstanding ability, seamanship and initiative in retrieving survivors in the midst of these seas and proximity to the beach." After a cabin cruiser capsized Aug. 12 in the rocky inlet, Stiffinella maneuvered his rescue boat in seven to eight-foot waves and picked up two adults and two children.

He also recovered the body of another adult who had drowned. Stiffinella is attached to the Coast Guard Station at Fire Island. A 1966 graduate of Liberty High School, he entered the Coast Guard in November 1966. JUNIOR MISS Nancy Holmes of Easton is crowned Northampton County Junior Miss of 1970 by last year's queen Karen E. Olson, during Junior Miss pageant held in Nazareth Area High School Auditorium.

Wilson Beauty Is Junior Miss In Allentown Allentown detectives are investigating a series of thefts in which loot valued at more than $175 was reported stolen. Investigators said cash, eggs and cigarettes worth more than $50 were stolen in a burglary at Schneider's Market, 502 Washington St. The market, police said, was entered by forcing open a screen to a window on the east side of the building. Mrs. Emma Y.

Nadberazny of 2825 Mosser Allentown, re ported to police that $30 in cash was stolen from a jewelry box in her bedroom. Entry was gained through an unlocked kitchen door, police said. Richard Marvschok of 3909 Hamilton Allentown, reported that a wrist watch valued at $79 and $13 in cash were stolen from the glove compartment of his locked car while it was parked at Meadow and Cedar streets. Mrs. Helen Kantra of 246 E.

Tioga Allentown, reported five outdoor ash trays valued at $4 were stolen from outside of her home. Police also are investigating the theft of eight half-gallons of milk worth $5 from in front of the A Store at 2nd and Hamilton streets. Smoke Scares In Allentown A malfunction in an oil burner caused a fire scare last night in the home of Mrs. Mae Kramer at 3015 Livingston Allen town. Firemen called to the scene used exhaust fans to clear smoke from the home.

Firemen were called out twice within 35 minutes yesterday morning, but one of the fires was out before they arrived. The first call was received at 11:09 a.m. for an automobile fire at Front and Hamilton streets but there was no car on fire by the time firemen reached the in tersection. A smoke scare sent firemen to 626 Turner at 11:44 a.m. Firemen said an incinerator at the building caused the smoke scare.

Punting Barred David Kohler, 17, of 135 N. 10th Allentown, received an injury to his right foot while playing basketball yesterday. He was treated at Allentown Hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Dunton of 44 Perma all of Allentown; and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Acker of 309 Franklin Free- mansburg. Sacred Heart Sons were born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs.

John Paul of 1872 Homestead Bethlehem; and Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Giedl of 739 N. 4th and Mr. and Mrs.

John O'Malley of 524 Ben-ner Road, all of Allentown. Daughters were born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sny der of 630 N. 10th Allentown, and Mr.

and Mrs. Yong W. Kim of 2326 Catasauqua Road, Beth lehem. A son was born Friday to Mr and Mrs. Jose Gonzales of 335 N.

3rd Allentown. Osteopathic Sons were born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Smith of 144 Penn Alburtis, Mr. and Mrs.

Larry Jacob, of 174 E. Main Macungie. St. Luke's A daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond Garcia, 650 Williams Bethlehem. A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. John Markle, High Acres, Bath R. 1.

A daughter was born Friday to Mr. Mrs.William Loving, 1138 Furnace Hellertown. Gnaden Huetten A son was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Behler of Palmerton R.

1. Easton A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Malavolta, 604 Market Bangor. Daughters were born yesterday to Mr.

and Mrs. Sherwood Mitman, Nazareth R. Mr. and Mrs. Juan Donate, 14 Jewel Roseto, and Mr.

and Mrs. John Ackerman, 3101 Freemansburg Easton. Sons were born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Long, 1510 Marigold Easton, and Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Clark, 61 Brai-nard Phillipsburg. Warren A son was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rossi, 499 Anderson Phillipsburg.

A daughter was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arzber-ger, MMC Aide Is Elected To Academy Edward F. Woomer, assistant administrator of the Muhlenberg Medical Center, Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, has been elected a member of the American Academy of Medical Administrators. Presentation of his credentials and election took place at the 12th annual convocation of the academy in Chicago.

Woomer came to the center last April, following 26 years service in the U.S. Navy. A lieutenant commander, he had been the fiscal and supply officer at the Naval Submarine Medical Center at Groton, Conn. Before that assignment, Woomer had held a similar position at the Naval Hospital in Key West. He also had been an instructor at the Medical Administration Techniques School in Portsmouth, Va.

Woomer lives in Bethlehem with his wife and six children. Nancy Gail Holmes, a 17-year- old brown-haired beauty from Wilson High School, was last night named winner of the Northampton County Junior Miss Pageant, sponsored by the Nazareth Jaycees in Nazareth Senior High School Auditorium. Miss Holmes, a high school senior with hazel-colored eyes, dis played her ability at baton twirl ing in the contest entered by 18 contestants. Sandra Lee Check of Bethle hem Catholic High School was first runner-up. Debra Schmo-yer of Nazareth High School was second runner-up.

They received cash awards and a trophy from the Jaycees. Miss Holmes, of 2480 Front Easton, will represent the county in the state Junior Miss Pageant to be held in Reading Van Sant Gives Willing Quote; He's Grandpop! State Sen. John T. Van Sant has been quoted on many occasions, but last night he came up with a first-time-for-me statement: "I want to be quoted on the fact that I'm a grandfather for the first time!" A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.

George W. Kistler Jr. early yesterday morning at Allentown Hospital. Mrs. Sandra Kistler is the senator's daughter.

"It's the first time for me and George Sr. to be a grandfather," said the senator, referring to the former Allentown city clerk. OUR ANNUAL AUGUST PSU Offers Engineering Cram Study Three professional engineering review courses will be offered by the Pennsylvania State University's Allentown Center this fall. Kenneth A. MeGeary, assistant director of continuing education, announced that classes will be held at the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School beginning the week of Sept.

29. MeGeary said reviews will be available in both mechanical and electrical engineering and a basic review will be offered to engineers-in-training. He described the programs as aids to practicing engineers who plan to take the professional en gineering examination for regis tration in Pennsylvania. The classes will cover the subjects needed for the examination. Mechanical engineering will include aerodynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and combustion, heat engines, air conditioning and machine design.

The electrical engineering review will deal with single-phase systems, polyphase systems, electronics, illumination, machinery and communications. Both reviews include ethics and economics for engineers. A course for engineers-in-training will offer mathematics, physics, chemistry, economics, electricity, dynamics, strength of materials and thermo-heat power. Registration will be held Sept. 11 from 7 to 8 p.m.

at the school, 240 E. Elizabeth Bethlehem. Classes will extend to 32 sessions ending the week of May 18, 1970. MeGeary said that the cost of the tuition is $75 per review course and $105 for the engineer-in-training course. Today's Ralph Hackney, Restaurateur ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.

Ralph E. Hackney, 57, proprie tor of Hackney's Seafood Res taurant in Atlantic City, died Friday in Atlantic City Hospital. Hackney was a frequent visitor to the Allentown-Bethlehem area and was well known in the Lehigh Valley. His restaurant was reputed to be at one time the largest seafood restaurant in the United States. Michael Billie Michael Billie, 60, of 754 Furnace Emmaus, died yesterday afternoon in Allentown Hospital.

He was the husband of Helen (Yurick) Billie. Billie was employed as a laborer at Schoeneck Farms, Ma-cungie R. 1. Born in Swedeland, Montgomery County, he was the son of John Billie of Swedeland and the late Anna (Holinda) Billie. Billie was a member of St.

Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving, with his widow and father, are three daughters, Eleanor, wife of Paul Rokosny, and Barbara, both of Emmaus, and Dolores, wife of Richard Hahn of Allentown; three brothers, George and John of Emmaus, and Joseph of Allentown; two sisters, Sophie, wife of Stephen Kollar of Emmaus, and Veronica, wife of George Evanik of Swedeland; and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Clarence R.

Rit-ter Funeral Home, 36-38 S. 5th Emmaus, followed at 9:30 a.m. by a Requiem High Mass in St. Ann's Catholic Church. Calling hours will p.m.

tomorrow. Roland Meyle Roland M. Meyle, 71, of 158 Fifth Coplay, died yesterday morning at the Muhlenberg Medical Center. He was the husband of Perma (Shoemaker) Meyle. Born in Coplay, he was a son of the late John W.

and Bertha (Erdell)Meyle. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Coplay. Meyle was a former employe of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, retiring 14 years ago after 25 years service. Mr.

and Mrs. Meyle observed their 50th wedding anniversary last October. Surviving with his widow is a son, Richard M. of Hatboro; two daughters, Carolyn wife of Blaine Rieck, Pittsburgh, and Elaine wife of Raymond Trankley of Hatboro; two half-brothers, Arthur L. Fulton of Allentown and Norman W.

Fulton of New York; two half-sisters, Mrs. Marie Moyer of West Cata-sauqua and Mrs. Marian Ziegler of Allentown, and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Robert F.

Hauke Funeral Home, Fourth and Chestnut streets, Coplay. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. I I i i Car Crash; Man Injured A dog that ran into the path of an auto on Allentown's South Side caused an accident that injured a 28-year-old Bethlehem motorist. Edward S.

Holland of 1518 Jeter told aides at Sacred Heart Hospital he was traveling west on Emaus Ave. as a dog ran in front of his car just north of the intersection of Emaus Ave. and S. Lumber Allentown. His car crashed into a pole.

He was treated for contusions of the nose and scrapes of the right knee. A 30-year-old Palmerton man was slightly injured yesterday after the car in which he was riding rolled over on Route 773, about a mile north of Neffs. Duane Hosier of 547 Hazard Road was treated for slight cuts in Palmerton Hospital. State police at the Bethlehem Barracks reported a car driven by James N. Snyder, 28, of Dan-ielsville, was traveling south on Route 873 when it ran off the east side of the road and rolled over.

Allentown Cleric Named Top Chaplain The Rev. Daniel C. Thomas, senior pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Allentown, was elected chairman of the Department of Chaplains and Service Personnel of the United Presbyterian Church. He replaces Dr. Edward Brubaker of Engle-wood, N.J., who served in that position for the past 12 years.

The organization consists of about 250 ministers who serve in all branches of the military. The department is involved in obtaining needed information and guidance for conscientious objectors, including civilian objectors as well as those in uniform. The Rev. Thomas was born on Hainan Island, South China, to Presbyterian missionary parents. After attending high school in Shanghai he graduated from Park College, Parkville, and received his theology degree from Princeton in 1944.

He served as Navy chaplain aboard transports during World War II. 50 OFF Fcr Information Phone 433-2852 Approval of a new contract for the Lehigh Valley District Council of the Carpenters and Joiners Union "looks favorable," according to the union president. George Frankenfield told the Call-Chronicle that the outcome of voting session, scheduled for p.m. Wednesday in the council hall, 528 Linden St. Bethlehem, "should be favor able." The union representing some 1,000 carpenters in Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties and building contractors have been at odds since July 1 when the union went out on strike.

Tentative settlement on a new contract was reached Thursday and workers are expected to return to their jobs tomorrow. Details of the settlement were not revealed. The carpenters rejected a previous offer by a 403-189 vote Aug. 12 at a meeting in Northampton Memorial Community Center. That proposal called for an increase of $2.25 an hour over a two-year period in a three-year contract.

The present journeyman's rate for carpenters is $5.15 an hour. Plumbers, roofers, lathers, bricklayers and tile setters also struck July 1. The only other settlement has been with the tile setters, who will receive an hourly increase of under a two-year agreement. Boy Injured A 6-year-old Orefield R. 2 youngster received scrapes and cuts of his left leg yesterday af ter he caught the limb in a peach grader.

David Shoemaker was treated at Allentown Hospital. Deaths Mrs. Daniel Yellen Mrs. Lena E. Yellen, 72, of 18 S.

7th Street, Coplay, a retired school teacher, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. She was the wife of Daniel N. Yellen. Born in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Samuel B. and Annie P.

(Schneck) Walker. A graduate of West Chester Normal School, class of 1918, Mrs. Yellen taught in Coplay's Lincoln School for 16 years. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Coplay. Surviving with her husband is a daughter Jean, wife of Edgar A.

Raber, Hokendauqua, and a brother, William G. Walker of Coplay and two grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Northampton. There will be no viewing.

Herman Rippe, Lutheran Leader (e) N. Y. Times News Service NEW YORK The Rev. Dr. Herman J.

Rippe, 73, pastor emeritus of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Island City, Queens, died Thursday at Bay Shore Hospital on Long Island. He had been president of the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod from 1942 to 1960. Thomas L. Hughes Thomas L. Hughes, 25, of Wind Gap R.

1, died yesterday in St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Dolla (Miltenber- ger) Hughes. He had been employed by the Bethlehem Steel Corp. as a draftsman in the Lehigh Mold Shop for the past five years.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Erney) Hughes of Bethlehem. Hughes was a member of Ca thedral Church of the Nativity of Bethlehem. He had served with the U.S. Navy prior to joining Bethlehem Steel. Surviving, besides his widow and parents, are a maternal grandmother, Mrs.

Edith Erney of Bethlehem, and a daughter, Terri. Services will be announced by the Lester S. Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Bethle hem. Mrs. Myra Kemmerer Mrs.

Myra G. (Hawk) Kemmerer, 79, of 29 S. St. Cloud Allentown, died Friday in the Miller Convalescent Home, Quakertown R. 2.

She was the widow of Morris H. Kemmerer. Born in Pleasant Valley, Bucks County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Mary (Riegel) Hawk. Mrs.

Kemmerer was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown. She was a past president of Post Travelers Protective Association Auxiliary and an officer of Lady Lincoln Rebecca Lodge, International Order of Oddfellows. Surviving are a son, Solomon J. at home; a brother, Warren of Allentown; and a Mrs. Elsie Horn of Allentown.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the J. S. Burkholdcr Funeral Home, 1601 Hamilton Allentown. Calling hours will be p.m.

Monday. STOREWIDE SAVINGS ON FURNITURE CARPETING APPLIANCES Teens Form Club to Aid The Retarded On Wednesday morning, a group of teen-agers from Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton will meet at the Kurtz Training Center, 336 West Spruce Bethlehem, to form a unique club. At the meeting will be most of the teen-agers from the ABE area who spent several weeks of their summer vacation working as volunteer counselors at the summer day camps held by LARC in Lehigh Parkway and Camp Moll near Mt. Bethel. They plan to establish the first chapter of TARS (Teens Aid the Retarded) in Lehigh and Northampton Counties.

An orientation session will be conducted by David A. Wright, director of public relations for the association. The teen-agers will be guided in program goals, membership requirements and elect officers for their first year of operation This is the first of several pro grams planned for year around involvement of teen-agers in lo cal community projects and ser vices. Wright, a consultant in mental health and mental retardation programming, believes our teen agers today are the most dedi cated, sincere and intelligent teens to ever show on the American scene. "And, he stated, we intend to make use of this asset and chal lenge our teen-agers to become totally involved in their commu nity who knows, we might learn a great deal from them, and we're never too old to do that some are just too sub born to admit it." Area Soldier Is Commandant Of Korea School Commandant of the I Corps Artillery Specialist Academy as a first lieutenant at 21; a cap tain as of Aug.

1 that's quite a military record for Frederick J. Parks, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Parks of 749 N. 11th Allentown.

Capt. Parks took over the academy, located in the Korean hills north of the 38th parallel, in May of this year. Since he has been there, 1,600 students have graduated. Since the academy began in 1957, 16,000 have graduated. The academy trains soldiers who have had no artillery expe rience in the basic artillery course.

It also goes in for dis cipline haircuts, shined boots and tight bunks. Capt. Parks says that "although I haven't been assigned in the most glamorous of places, nevertheless, have the opportunity to see a good portion of the Orient Japan and Korea and hopefully on leave Thailand and Vietnam. "I had opportunity to study and practice Karate and have become a registered black belt in the Korean Tae Kwondo Association in Seoul. "I have found the Army to be a rewarding and valuable experience.

As in any endeavor or occupation the Army is what you make it to be. It can be a meaningful, worthwhile experience or a waste of time. It depends on the individual." Area Realtor Opens Office Ernest E. Toth, a licensed real estate broker in Allentown for many years, has opened a 1 realty office at 643 Turner Allentown. Mrs.

Renee Poh and Joseph Riepensell will be sales associates. HELP WANTED With or Without Experience MALE FEMALE Storting Rata for learners $1.75 hr. All Fringe Benefits Paid Ample Parking Space Air Conditioned Cross Country Clothes 39 W. 21st NORTHAMPTON 154 ROOSEVELT EGYPT 14 Expressway Miles in November. In addition to receiving cash awards and a trophy from the Jaycees, she will be awarded a cash prize from Quaker State Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Miss Holmes was crowned by Karen Olson, last year's Junior Miss from Northampton County. She is a member of the girls' basketball team at Wilson High School; is a member of the Senior High Mixed Chorus; the twirling squad; the Future Teachers of America; The Pep Club; the Ski Club; the National Honor Society; and has attained honors in math and history at the school. She has also won an American Legion Award for her studies accomplishments. The contestants were judged according to poise and appearance, creative and performing arts, youth fitness, scholastic achievement and mental alertness. Specialty awards were given to Debra Lobb of Pen Argyl High School for her talent performance; Debra Schmoyer of Nazareth Area High School for her poise and appearance; Sandra Lee Check of Bethlehem Catholic High School for her youth fitness; Marlene Sullivan of Easton Area High School for her scholastic achievement; and Ginger Saloky of Wilson Borough High School for her personality.

Judges for the pageant were Mrs. Jack K. Busby, director of admissions for Cedar Crest College; Silvia Ferrarutto, North ampton County's Junior Miss in 1964; and the Rev. Armand Wellor, an instructor at the Oak-w School, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. A connecting segment of Interstate 81-E, the Pocono Expressway, will be opened Tuesday between Pocono Summit and Tobyhanna in Monroe County on Tuesday.

A spokesman said that in addition to easing congestion, it would reduce driving time for those employed at the large Tobyhanna Army Depot and enable motorist to avoid a clogged junction of Penna. 940 and 196 and U.S. 611 at Mount Pocono. The $3.6 million dual highway to be opened Tuesday extends 5.23 miles between the Pocono interchange and the Tobyhanna interchange. The southern end connects with a "three-mile sec tion open from Penna.

940 to the 1-80 junction near Crescent Lake. The other end joins the recently-opened 4.56 miles of expressway from Tobyhanna north to Gouldsboro interchange near the Monroe-Wayne-Lackawanna county lines. Library Assistant Mathematics Music Physics Political Science Psychology Sociology Speech Speed Reading SAVE UP TO To Ease Pocono Jams 1702 MAIN NORTHAMPTON Daily 9-9 Wed. and Sat. 9 6 HARRISBURG (AP) The state Highways Department an nounced Saturday that 14 addi-tional miles of ex pressway would be available to facilitate heavy traffic over the Labor Day weekend in the Pocono Mountains resort area.

Demos Leading In Northampton The Democratic party "in Northampton County received a wide edge in the voter registra tion signup yesterday at South Side Fire House, Easton. The Democrats enrolled 26 and the Republicans 3 for a total of 29 voters recorded by trav eling registrars. Tomorrow registrars will sit at Lincoln Fire House, Washing ton Junior High School in Beth lehem, the Porter School in Eas ton and the Municipal Building in Northampton. CUDIE GIRLS WINNERS OF MANY TROPHIES FOR BATON TWIRLING IN PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK! Northampton County Area Community College Announces its Fall 1969 Evening and Saturday Morning Course Offerings With Opportunities in College Parallel, Career and Developmental Programs. CLASSES FORMING NOW For 6 to 16 Year Olds in BATON TWIRLING and CHEERLEADING Class or Private Beginners or Advanced CHEERLEADING Includes Tumbling BATON Includes 2 Batons, Flags, Hoops, Contest Twirling Routines WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE! Member Rational Academy of Accredited Twirling Teachers Coach Director Rational Baton Twirling Asxociation Accounting Art Biological Sciences Business Administration Business Data Processing Child Care Education Economics Electrical-Electronics English Engineering Foreign Language General Studies Geography History Drafting and Design 3l, GUDIE STUDIO In-person registration September 3, 4, 1969, p.m., on the college campus.

Call or write the admissions office for a complete brochure. Telephone 865-5351 ext. 18, or write 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. Penna. 18017 North Allentown OF DANCE MAJORETTE.

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