The Courier-Express from Dubois, Pennsylvania • Page 2

Page two tleaHielf Jeftett.cn and fejk County rHday.jJctobet 3i. ijtS. Four They told of getting together, the night of June 29 going "bar-hopping," and going to Penfield with the intent to burglarize the McCullough home. Ross and Hanes stated they didn't know who ri brought up the idea, but all four agreed to burglarize the house. Wickett said he broached the subject, saying he was told of the old man's remote home, that he had valuables in to the house, and was often out.

bo The car, which Hanes said belonged to Mary Jane Pfaff of S. Brady St. "to DuBois, was driven part way up the driveway to the house and turned around. The four got out, walked around and checked the house front, side, and ort back, they said. During the check, they believed they saw somebody inside and were on their way back to the car.

The distance from the car to the house varied in each testimony. But not much. The three said that Scott went back toward the house saying he had a gun. At this point, said Hanes, he Went back to the car, saying he wanted nothing to do with the buglary plan. 11 Wickett and Ross walked slowly to the car.

All said they heard noises. Ross said it was the sound of glass breaking then three shots, "two pops and a bang." Hanes said he couldrt't tell what they were, while Wickett said he heard glass breaking and four separate shots. After hearing the sounds they believed Scott had been shot and ran back to the car and jumped in. They began to leave. However, Hanes and Wickett heard someone following and thought it might be McCullough.

However, it was Scott. He pounded on the car, which was stopped, and Scott got in. The three witnesses then said Scott told them somebody in the house began shooting at him after he broke a glass door to get inside and he fired his gun. They also said he told them he had been hit. After taking off his jacket, they found that Scott had been shot in the left forearm near the elbow.

Later they learned he had been hit once, with the bullet going through the arm. Enroute to DuBois, Scott's gun was "stashed" in a tree. They went to Ms. Pfaff house. No one was home.

Scott's wound was cleansed and bandaged. Hanes said he later went back to where the gun was placed, took it, and threw it in a pond near Murray's Ford off Blinker Parkway, near DuBois. He said no one told him to do it. Wickett testified that he and Hanes took it upon themselves to get rid of Scott's gun and clothing that they had taken off in the car and in the Pfaff house. Under cross examination, Wickett said he learned of McCullough's house and possible burglary material through an acquaintance.

He also said he had been there before, that's why he knew how to get to the home. Following objected to admitting 'tfie fe'pdrt' since there was a controversy over the bullet size. One bullet size was 357 while another was a .22 caliber. He also objected to the cause of death. However, Magistrate Read said the state had a prima facie case and ordered Scott held for court.

Police said McCullough was found with a gunshot wound in the head. Scott's gun has not been found despite extensive search of a pond near Carl's Maytag off Blinker Parkway. Each defendant was heard separately. Hanes appeared the more nervous of the four defendants. They were neatly dressed with conservative mod hair styles with Scott and.

Hanes wearing long hair. Scott appeared bespectacled and with a beard. "The others were clean-shaven. THE POPULAR ANNUAL WCED HALLOWEEN PARTY attracted many local and area youngsters last evening at the American Legion Hut. There were several outstanding costumed characters, including (from left) Darell Duttry as the clever juicy fruit stick, Dan Buriak as the lion of Oz, Gayle Williams as Big Bird from Sesame Street fame, and Heather Dungey as a typical witch.

The participants were interviewed by radio station personnel. They enjoyed pizza and pop. Some won prizes for their (C-E photos by Weaver) Pres. Ford Finding NYC Popular Political Target WASHINGTON (AP) President Ford is finding New York City a popular political target, drawing applause from Republicans every time he vows to block any federal aid for the city "with a hole in its fiscal pocket." He did it in Milwaukee, in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and it clicked every time. The President said in a Los Angeles television interview that he is sorry for New Yorkers because they have been misled by their officials into the city's current financial crisis.

He exempted President Nelson criticism, saying he talking about locally elected officials, not "former New York governors. From the platform, his tone was stern. "Let's make sure we understand each other," he told some 2,300 Republican donors in a Milwaukee concert hall Thursday night 1 is neither. responsible nor compassionate to spend a city or a nation into bankruptcy, and I can assure you this President will never allow the doors of the U.S. Treasury to be flung open to every city with a hole in its fiscal pocket." That drew applause and cheers that turned into a standing ovation, the, longest? during ''GOP mission.t£ Ford said if goes more than it has, "then a day offreckoning will 'ultimately come to Washington and our entire country, just as now it has come to New York City." That time, there were some cries of "Amen," amid the applause.

Ford's mission took him back to San Francisco and the St. Francis Hotel, which still bears the mark of a wildly fired bullet shot five weeks ago in an apparent assassination attempt. This time; the trip was without significant incident. Agnew Still Denies Guilt Of Anything Except Single Count By JOHN WOODHELU Associated Press Writer CROFTON, Md. (AP) Saying that a "crushing blow" and intense pressure led to his resignation as vice president, Spiro T.

Agnew has categorically denied again that he was guilty of anything except a single count of income tax evasion. "The only thing I ever admitted was a single count of tax evasion. I categorically deny the rest and someday, when the various court cases are over, I'll be able to speak freely," he said Thursday in an exclusive interview at his office here with The Associated Press. Agnew said he "didn't have the slightest thought of resigning, nor had I even considered it" when he made a speech two weeks before his resignation denying all of the charges against him that were being leaked to the news media and vowing to fight to the end. "But I received a very crushing blow between the time of that speech and my resignation that changed my entire outlook," he said.

He did not specify what the "blow" was. "You have no idea what pressures were on me to resign," Agnew said, "You have to remember that a vice president has no power base from which he can fight. He has only that power delegated to him by the president." Meanwhile, in Richmond, Thursday, I.H. Hammerman II, a self- DEATHS ZEL.LMAN AND ESP will be appearing at the DuBois Mall this evening at 7:30, Friday at 4 and 7 p.m., and Saturday at 1 and 7:30 p.m. The "Entertainment In ESP" show by Zellman will also feature the awarding of a watch for those who attend and make a prediction.

(C-E photo) OVERTURE Mrs. Ullie (Kathy) 101 S. Market Lodi, Ohio, died Oct. 29, 1975. Viewing at Geer Funeral Home in Penfield from 7-9 p.m.

tonight and from 11 a.m. Saturday until services from the funeral home at 1 p.m. Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Winslow Hill. SWARTWOQD: Wayne, Meadville, RD 4, died Oct.

30, 1975. Viewing at the Rhodes Funeral Home at Cotmeaut Lake, Pa. from 7-9 p.m. tonight, and at the Carlson Funeral Home in Brockway from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday.

Services from the Carlson Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Beechwoods Cemetery. confessed "bagman" for Agnew, won reversal of his 18-month prison term. In a decision sharply defining the limits to which prosecutors can, go in offering leniency in plea bargaining, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals apparently was convinced that prosecutors misled Hammerman into pleading guilty to tax charges in return for what the defendant thought was a guarantee that he would not be prosecuted.

The court declared that he be allowed to withdraw his guilty plea and face new proceedings before a judge, probably one brought in from another district. The appeals court decision said that it was largely because of Hammerman's testimony that Agnew "resigned his office in disgrace" and pleaded no contest to a tax evasion charge. Agnew said he is increasingly frustrated at "newspaper articles that consistently make note of a 40-page 'exposition of evidence'" released by federal prosecutors following plea bargains which forced his resignation. 1 Agnew said he has never seen a transcript of the plea bargaining, but has requested a copy. The former Maryland governor and Baltimore County executive emphasized that another part of the agreement was that he be allowed to deny the entire 40- page document, which spelled out a series of kickbacks during his terms of office in Maryland.

"The government's case for extortion, bribery and conspiracy rested entirely on the testimony of individuals who had already confessed to criminal acts and who had been granted total or partial immunity in exchange for their testimony against me," Agnew said. "There is absolutely no corroboration nor physical evidence to support these allegations and I have constantly denied them. "Yet every time a story about me appears in the media, there is always reference to these charges, but never any reference to my categorical denial." LQNGRJFLES FROMC A Jefferson County Longnfle Frolic will be held Sunday. Nov. beginning at 1 p.m., at Harriger Hollow.

New recruits are welcome. He stated that spen ding will be done where really needed-all over the township. He stressed the need to spend wisely. On the question of a township manager or administrator, Kitchen said he will leave all decisions on a manager or administrator open until he gets in and see if this might be the answer to township problems, financial and otherwise. He states he wants to get the overall picture first before making any decisions.

Anderson stated Sandy Township Supervisors can sit down and work out problems with the people. He said: "We do not need a township manager or administrator." He said he's in favor of keeping Sandy Township the way it is. "Keep the township in the he said in reference to a query on his feelings and opinions concerning a possible city-township merger or a joint committee of council and supervisors to talk over mutual problems. Kitchen would like to "leave the doors open" to any possible meeting with City officials. He said his main desire is to get the township back on a sound financial basis.

Then, he said, he would be glad to sit down and talk over any mutual problems with City officials, such as sewers and water problems. Anderson is of the opinion the (township) "people can work out their problems themselves by keeping the township in the township, and the supervisors can sit down with the people and work on the problems." Kitchen said he would be "willing to hear any citizen complaint or problem and to discuss it with them, or any township groups or citizens organizations," He said he'd be glad to help them work out their problems, if at all possible. Concerning the Treasure Lake issue-Treasure Lake is petitioning the Clearfield County Court for permission to become a borough within the township Kitchen said "Treasure Lake needs the township and the township needs Treasure. Lake." He. feels that supervisors and Treasure Lake officials can work out any mutual problems.

Anderson is of the opinion that if supervisors and Treasure take officials 'get and talk, things could be worked out without going to court and spending a lot of the taxpayers' money. In commenting on the upcoming election, Kitchen feels that his years of 'business experience and his travels throughout the township have acquainted him with what the township problems are. And, he wants to give of his time to help work them out to make a better township for all concerned. Anderson apologizes to the people of Township for not getting out and seeing them personally before election day, but he hopes to see all voters out at the polls on election day. Remodel, Expand Carlson Funeral Home In Brockway BROCKWAY--The Carlson.

Funeral Home of Brockway, which has served the area since 1947; has just received an extensive and complete redecoration and remodeling, plus an addition to the facility that has doubled its size. The funeral home, founded 28 years ago by the late Winrot "Vin" Carlson, and now owned by his son John Carlson and his mother Florence, invites friends and neighbors to inspect the elaborate changes that have taken place. Central heating and air conditioning has been added, relaxing music' can be piped in to the family room and all four chapels. The casket selection room has been redecorated and a modern morgue the beautiful entry foyer that provides access to the four chapels and other facilities. Carlson's Funeral Home is a member of the National Selected Morticians.

None Injured In Accidents At Toby And Squab Hollow No one was injured in minor traffic accidents near Toby and Squab Hollow Thursday' afternoon, said Ridgway State Police. Homer Condron, 78, Dagus Mines, had stopped his sedan on the berm of Legislative Route 24009 a mile north of Toby after being pulled over by a police officer for a traffic violation, said state troopers. When Condon started to move out, he looked out the rear window and stepped, on the accelerator while the gears were in drive. The car lunged forward and hit the guard rails, police added. Damage to the auto was listed at $100.

Trucks driven by Harry Meredith, 28, St. Marys, and Laverne Keech, 31, Kersey, traveling in opposite directions on Township Route 341 at Squab Hollow, collided, said police, with total damage placed at $350. 3-Vehicle Accident Mrs. Liilie Overturf PENFIELb-Mrs. Lillife (kathy) Overturf, 32, of 101 Market Sfc, L6di, Ohio, a former resident of the Valley, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Woostef Community Hospital in Wayne County, Ohio Wednesday, following an auto accident.

Friends may call at the Geer Fuhefal Home from 7-9 p.m. tonight and from 11 a.m. Saturday until services from the funeral home at 1 p.m. Porter will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Winslow Hill.

Mrs. Overturf was born at Cleveland, Ohio Jan. 20,1943, the daughter of Ellis and Lillian (McDowell) Solomon. She was married to William Overturf. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, of Lodi, where she had resided for the last five years.

Survivors are her husband! two daughters, Ann and Maggie, and a son Will, all at home; her parents; three sisters, Mrs. James Carrelli of Brecksville, Ohio, Misses Mary Beth and Joan Solomon, both of Akron; two brothers, Ellis and Jeff, both of Akron; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Solomon, of Perryopolis, and a grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Walters, of Akron.

Wayne Swartwood MEADVILLE, Pa. Wayne Swartwood, 76, of Meadville, RD 4, a native of Brockport, died in St. Vincent Hospital at Erie Thursday after a short illness. Friends will be initially received at the Rhodes Funeral Home in ConneaUt Lake, Pa. from 7-9 p.m.

tonight, thereafter at the Carlson Funeral Home in Brockway from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Services will be from the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Sunday with Rev. James Fish officiating.

Interment will be in Beechwoods Cemetery. Mr. Swartwood was born at Brockport, Oct. 22,1899, son of Jesse and Lucy (Bennett) Swartwood. He was jnarried to the former Hazel Vibberti she survives.

He was a retired employee of the Brockway Glass Company, a former resident of Brockway and a member of the Conneaut Lake Trinity United Methodist Church. Other survivors are three sons, Bernard and Lloyd, both of Erie and Donald, of Meadville; two sisters and a brother; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Richard G. Kumm CANISTEO, N.Y. Richard G.

Kumm, 72, of 32 South Elm died Oct. 25, at 'Bethesda Community Hospital, following a short illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at, Canisteo with Rey. Robert 1 itnn" Ir.

Kumm was born at Niles Valley, Tioga County, Jan. 24, 1903, Charles F. and Bertha Kumm. He was married to the former Dorothy DuBois, she survives. He was engaged in the tanrmig 'industry at Falls Creek, Petersburg, W.

and Clearfield, Pa. for many years before moving to Canisteo. He was a graduate of the Falls Creek High School and was quite well known in this area. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Simpson, of Elkland, two brothers, Charles, of Leesburg, and Forrest, Clearfield.

He was preceded in death by a sister Almira. JAMES THOMPSON JR. James Thompson, 50, a former- resident of DuBois, died in the Hospital at Jacksonville, Fla. Thursday. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow by the Eldon V.

Mohney Funeral Chapel. AUTO BATTERY STOLEN DuBois State Police today continued investigation of the theft of an auio battery valued at $35 from Al Banal's Auto Sales located along Route 255 about a mile north of DuBois. The theft, state police said, occurred some time between Monday and Thursday. The auto sales mart is owned by Alfonso Banal, DuBois RD 3, On Liberty Blvd. (STOCK MARKET A three-vehicle accident on Liberty Blvd.

near the American Legion Hut early Thursday afternoon resulted in just property damage, said City police, No injuries were reported. A truck driven by Darwin Snyder, Reynoldsville RD ,1, pulled out of a private drive onto the boulevard and struck a coupe traveling south in the curb lane, driven by Kim M. Hughes, 323 Main police said, The impact caused Hughes to lose control, police added and the Hughes car hit a coupe driven by Dennis R. Delp, 10 Lincoln that had stopped in the line of traffic headed south, stated police. The truck was not damaged.

Damage to the two autos totalled $1000, Injuries here Wednesday morning and later in the day transferred to the Pittsburgh hospital, where he was admitted in critical condition. He was reportedly working the roof of the No. 2 Battery building at Penn-Tech Papers, when he somehow fell through a concrete roof that crumbled, and he landed on a plank 40 feet below roof level. The plank, witnesses said, saved him from falling at least another 40 feet. JSK ORK (AP) Prime rate cuts by two of the nation's biggest banks helped push stock market prices higher today.

The opening Dow Jones average of 30 industrials was up more than a point, and gainers took a 4-3 lead over losers on the New York Stock Exchange. As the market opened, New York's First National City Bank lowered its prime from 7'A to'7V? 'per cent, match- a cut in, the basic charge on corporate Thursday by the First National. Bank of St, Shortly afterw'ard' Chicago's Continental Illinois Bank announced similar reduction. Early prices on the Big Board included Avon Products, unchanged Cities Service, up 3 at 43ty; TWA, up at 6Vz, and Gillette, ahead Vi at 30 3 A. On Thursday the Dow Jones industrial average edged up .79 to 839.48.

But losers outpaced gainers fey about a 7-6 margin on the NYSE, and the exchange's" composite index slipped .08 to 47.18, Big Board volume was a moderate 15.08 million shares. At the American stock Exchange, tbi market value index dropped 48 to 8841..