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The Times Recorder from Zanesville, Ohio • 10

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1 Woman Held On Murder Charge PEKIN, Dec. 22 (P) -A woman was held in jail today on a charge of murdering a neighbor who died after signing a warrant accusing, her her of automobile. attempting to kill Sheriff Herbert L. Hirstein gave this account: Opie Lee Lowe, 34, came to the Pekin police station shortly after noon yesterday and signed a warrant charging Mrs. Bessie Mehs with assault with intent kill.

He gave no motive for the alleged attempt on his life. Shortly afterward Mrs. Mehs filed an accident report stating her car had struck Lowe accidentally on a lane near about 11:30 a. m. Lowe's warrant was served on her and she was freed on bond.

Later in the afternoon Lowe died in a hospital. After questioning witnesses of the incident on the lane, the sheriff signed a murder warrant against the woman, had her re-arrested and held without bond. told the sheriff Mrs. MeXitnesses threatened to strike Lowe with her car and had swerved from the lane and struck him as he walked beside it. Coroner Charles Nelson ordered an autopsy after hospital physicians reported Lowe appeared to have suffered only a fractured nose and a moderate loss of blood.

$1,000 Checks For Their Kin OGDEN, Utah, Dec. 22-(P)-Distribution of $1,000 checks to 87 nephews and nieces of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Richardson of Ogden was underway today, the third consecutive year such "bonuses" were mailed to relatives. Although Mr.

and Mrs. Richardson were not available to explain their generosity, a niece, Mrs. Clyde Peterson, told the Ogden Standard-Examiner that the gifts had totaled hundreds of thousands of dollars the past three years. established 50 grew into a Richardson, grocery store whose, vast wholesale house serving several states, sent war bonds instead of checks the last year of the war. BOYER FUNERAL Funeral services for David M.

Boyer, 86, of near Claysville, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Tom funeral home in berland with Rev. Clair Gray of the Chandlersville Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in the Zion cemetery near Claysville. Last Of Troops Home From Italy THE TIMES RECORDER: Jewish School Fired In Rioting Smoke rises from buildings of Jewish boy's school in Aden, British protectorate, which were set afire by Arabs in anti-Palestine partition demonstration. The fire was signal for start of and Arabs British soldiers communal clashes, between were flown from Egypt to restore order.

(AP Wirephoto). John Cisler, 56 Dies In Hospital CALDWELL John Cisler, 56, road contractor of well- Sharon, died Sunday night in Memorial hospital at Marietta where he had been a patient for two months. Mr. Cisler was a member of the firm "Merry and Cisler" and one of the largest contracts completed by the firm is the Skyline Drive along the Ohio river between Marletta and Belpre. He was a member of the Masonic lodge at Sharon.

Masonic rites will be conducted this evening at the home and final rites will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with Rev. David A. Doan of the Caldwell First will be the Sharon cemeBaptist church, officiating. Burial tery by the B. B.

Wheeler funeral home in Caldwell. The deceased was born near New Matamoras and had resided at his home near Sharon for the past 30 years. His wife, Vera, died April 7, 1947. Surviving are four sons, Merlin Cisler of New Matamoras, Lewis of Canton; Carl of Zanesville and John Cisler, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Nellie Lawrence of the home; Mrs.

Delsie Lewis of Clarksburg, W. Mrs. Kathleen Gouldsberry of Columbus and Betty Jean Cisler of the home; two brothers, Arthur Cisler of Marshall, W. and C. C.

Cisler of New Matamoras, and five sisters, Mrs. Elsie Harmon of East Palestine; Mrs. Scotia McKnight of Youngstown; Mrs. Roxy Zarbough, of Jane Lew, Mrs. Trecia Walker of Stephens, W.

and Mrs. Ora Krow of' Kansas City, Kansas. PLEADS GUILTY PLEADS GUILTY Dale Suttles of 226 Spurk street, was fined $10 and costs in municipal court Monday, when he pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct. He was arrested at his home Saturday night after threatening a neighbor with an axe. Death Summons Newark Woman Mrs.

Myrtle Beatrice Morris, 63, of Newark, died Monday morning in Newark city hospital following a short Illness. She had been in failing a health for a number of years. The daughter of James and Jane Booth McQueen, she was born in Licking county on June 14, 1884. Her husband, Herman Morris, died in 1944. Mrs.

Morris was a member of the Royal Neighbors America, and of the Railway Mail Service auxiliary. Surviving are a son, Harold Morris of Newark; one sister, Miss Alberta McQueen of Columbus, and one grandchild. Two children died in infancy, and a sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Methodist church in Newark. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence with Rev.

W. H. Koppert of Frazeysburg officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill cemetery, Newark, under direction of the Baughman funeral home at Frazeysburg. May Be Grounded Until March WASHINGTON, Dec.

22 (P) Changes to be made in the Douglas DC-6 as a result of safety studies probably will keep these big airplaines grounded until March, industry spokesmen said today. The four-engine 52-passenger planes were grounded on Nov. 12 following two fires in flight, one at Bryce Canyon, Utah, in which 52 died, and one at Gallup, N. in which no one was injured. Numerous changes have been recommended by a board composed of representatives of the civil aeronautics administration (CAA), civil aeronautics board (CAB) the airlines, the pilots' union and the manufacturer.

MRS. GOODY RITES Funeral for Mrs. Jennie Laura Goody, 77, of Crooksville, will be conducted 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Cannon Cannon funeral home in Crooksville, with Rev. J. E.

Houston officiating. Burial will be in the Crooksville cemetery. THE STARS SAY-' By KEMBLE GENEVIEVE For Wednesday, Deceraber 24 projects and objectives, EXCEPTIONAL opportunities largely through the keenness, for the attainment of ambitious shrewdness, versatility and ingenuplans and objectives are forecast, ity with which they embrace and with all matters moving at high develop unusual chances for sudtempo, under this splendid incen- denly presented openings, in which tive. While abrupt change, new and originality, novel ideas and insight sudden contra. or openings are are backed up by sound techniques involved, their ultimate success and grounded on basic principles.

depends upon the shrewd, soundly- Radical changes or departures from planned and concentrated marshal- outgrown and conventional formuling of all forces, skills, and person- las may be desirable, and attract al influence. the needful cooperation to further ambitions. For the Birthday A child born on this day is bounThese whose birthday it is may teously equipped with skills, talents, have an exceptional opportunity for ideas, and versatility for an excepattaining, their soundest and most Itionally brilliant career. JUST ARRIVED IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS Accurate, beautiful, durable, guaranteed in writing. FAITH ladies' watches fulfill all requirements of the finest watches without costing so much.

We have a limited number of styles on hand at the lowest prices in years, starting at $22.50, including Federal tax. WATTS JEWELERS "Famous For Diamonds Since 1870" 3 North Fifth St. EVERY AUTHORIZED FAITH FAITH FAITH WATCH JEWELER Quality CARRIES A WRITTEN GUARANTEE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1947 Last Rites Today For Harmon Baby CORNING -David Lee Harmon, seven-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harmon, died Sunday afternoon at the family home following an illness of three weeks.

Surviving, besides the parents, are one brother, Jackie, age three, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Barrett, and Mr. and Mrs. William Harmon, all of Corning.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 10:30 o'clock this morning with Rev. Aubrey Mitchell officiating. Burial will be made in the Oakfield cemetery by the Gail E. Wallace funeral home at Corning. Five Air Force Generals Assigned WASHINGTON, Dec.

22 -(P) Five air force generals have been reassigned under transfers the air force today. Major Gen. Albert F. the Boston, 10th air wartime force in China, who will be deputy chief of staff for materiel in the special weapons group at air force headquarters. He has been on duty at headquarters in another capacity, Major Gen.

Howard M. Turner, is being transferred from the 10th air force deputy commanding general of defense commands, Mitchell Field, N. Y. Brig. Gen.

Thomas C. Darcy, now assistant chief of staff for operations at Barksdale Field, will command Williams Field, Ariz. Brig. Gen. Aubrey L.

Moore, whom Gen. Darcy replaces at Williams Field, will command Goodfellow Field at San Angelo, Texas. Brig. Gen. Jack W.

Wood, now at air force headquarters, Washington, is assigned to the office of the air controller as chief of program analysis. Joint Installation At Rich Hill Members of the Rich Hill Chandlersville granges will hold joint installation ceremonies at Rich Hill grange hall Friday evening. F. L. White will be the installing officer.

The juveniles will present a holiday program. There will be an exchange of 25-cent gifts. Each family is asked to take sandwiches and cookies for refreshments. Sad Santa DEAR SANTA I NO LANDLORD WANTS US CAUSE OF ME GEE I AIN'T DONE NOTHIN I PLEASE SANTA WON'T YOU RENT US A HOUSE? CALL OR 5255M Barbara (Butch) Bublitz, 3, appealed through Santa Claus for a place she and her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

H. W. Bublitz, can live together in Milwaukee, Wis. The family was evicted home last fall. (AP Wirephoto), Two Are Injured In Falls Monday Two persons were treated at Good Samaritan hospital and dismissed for Injuries sustained Monday in falls.

Mrs. Effie Moore of 348 Schaum avenue, suffered lacerations on her right eye and wrist when she fell yesterday afternoon at the northeast corner of Fourth and South streets. Samuel Shumate, 50, of 1203 Devon street, was treated for a fractured right arm and a cut on his right temple, sustained when he fell from a shipping box at the Hazel-Atlas Glass, plant, No. 1, on Market street, Monday morning. Both persons were taken to the hospital in a Keck ambulance.

Orpha Flowers Group In Christmas Party Employes of the Orpha Flowers Dress Shop on North Fifth street held their annual Christmas party recently. A three-course turkey dinner was served at the Clarendon hotel, followed by a social hour and gift exchange. Father Of Local Resident Dies George J. Huber, 62, of Charleston, W. father of George Huber, of this city, died Monday at his home following an illness of two weeks.

He was a former city councilman in Charlesand an executive of a Charleston book and stationery establishment. Huber went to Charleston from Cincinnati in 1917, and had been connected with the Spencer Moor company there, serving as treasurer and a director of the firm. He served as a Republican member at large on the city council there from 1938 to 1946, and was chairman of the traffic committee. Besides his son here he is survived by his wife, and two daughters, Mrs. E.

A. Wolfe of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Frank A. Johnson of Clarksburg, W. Va.

Youth Undergoes Delicate Operation Paul Allen Hall, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Hall of New Lexington, was reported in serious condition at University hospital in Cleveland, where he underwent a delicate brain operation Monday afternoon. The youth was flown to Cleveland in 40 minutes by the Keck air ambulance.

He was removed from Good Samaritan hospital to Riverside made. He was accompanied to airport, from where the trip, was Cleveland by his father. Dr. George C. Malley is the attending physician.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22-(P) The last United States occupation troops from Italy returned home today aboard the army transport Admiral Sims after a nine day crossing from Leghorn. The 17,000 ton transport carried 1,492 passengers, including 14 war brides and three children. Maj. Gen.

Lawrence Jaynes, of Portsmouth, Ohio, who Was commanding general of the Mediterranean theater of operations, said that an effort was being made to furlough all the troops in time for Christmas, He declared that the American people "may well be proud of the soldiers who have represented them in Italy. By their character and integrity they have won respect and admiration of the Italian people." Gen. Jaynes said the troops would be sent to Camp Kilmer, N. J. for processing.

Community Program At Chandlersville The annual Community Christmas program will be presented at the Chandlersville Presbyterian church Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. There will be a Christmas tree and Santa Claus will make his appearance. The public is invited. For Last Minute Gifts CandyStop at SHIRLEYS TERRACE PHONE 4 PRESCRIPTIONS SHOP THE CATALOG WAY AT SEARS AND CO Today a MONEY-SAVING SALE is exciting news! That's why we want to tell the world SEARS mid-winter SALE CATALOG is here! Prices are slashed in every department Come in to Sears Catalog Sales I Department day to shop from the big Mid-winter SALE log. See for yourself how much you can SAVE on all the things you need for your family and your home.

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