Wellsville Daily Reporter from Wellsville, New York • Page 5

April 25, 1955 i WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, WELLSVILLE, NEW YORK First Witnesses Heard Today in ICC Study of WAG Railroad Deal Paul Albus, Interstate Commerce Commission Examiner today opened hearings here on tVe proposal by the Baltimore Ohio Railroad, to sell 98 its track along the Pennsylvania-New York border to ail independent company. The newly organized Wellsville, Addison Galelon Railroad proposes to buy, for $250,000, that portion of the tracks extending from Addison to Wellsville via Galeton, along with branch lines between Gaincs Junction and Ansoriia, and Galeton and Burrows, Pa. Counsel for the WAG railroad is Jacob I. Goodstein of New York City representing H. E.

Salzberg, Meyer P. Gross and Morris H. Snerson, the proposed buyers. Attorney John M. Musselman of Harrisburg and Attorney Robert LevVis of Coudersport are representing six receivers and shippers of freight and the boroughs of Coudersport and Galelon.

Attorney Musselman said that he is Intervening for his clients in order that the railroad be continued under its present operation or enough capital be invested by Messers Salzberg, Gross and Snerson to show 'good faith' in continuing to operate the Jine. Mr. Musselman said that this was his point in view of the fact that the scrap value is estimated at about $500,000. The H. E.

Salzberg Inc. is a firm which purchases transil properties and equipment and also ih a minor way as Mr. "Gross said its minority voting strength. Philip Hoag, counsel for the Railway Labor Executives Assocl-! ation which of 18 railroad brotherhoods questioned Mr. Gtoss about his plans for employees.

It out by Mr. Gross that employees vtould be reduced from 90 tp 64. He admitted that he-was not acquainted with bargaining agreements now in effect and said that his firm would operate the line as a trunk line. Attorney Hoag said, "Would you be surprised should I tell you there is no provision for seniority except for one craft." Mr. Gross said, "1 don't know about the arrangements." Mr.

Hoag then asked if management was agreeable to the Washington Job Protection agreement with respect to employees on 'WAG. Mr. Gross said that the firm would make its agreement with the men. Examiner Albus said that he then assumed, Mr. Grdss meant that the Washington agreemtnt would not be acceptable at this time.

Soviets Lose Votes In Austrian Balloting VIENNA, Austria W) Returns today from the Soviet-occupation zone's first local council elections in five years showed the Communist Party has lost still more of First Break Better Weather Will Come Late Tomorrow Picture by Houghton Artist Is, Offered for Sealed Bids From Where We Sit First break in the weather toward a Jiormal, warm Spring temperatures will not come until late tomorrow afternoon. Partial clearing is slated to begin Until that time we can look f.or- w.ard to more rain, some fog and drizzle' and tomorrow morning some light showers. Temperatures tonight are reported by Afbany as being expected to go as low as 45, but we will probably have some 30 degree readings as our high to Noon had not gone above 44. High reading yesterday was' 52 at 3 p.m., and since then the mercury has remained in the 40s. The I low was 42.

The rainfall during the past 24 hours was quite heavy with .40 inches of precipitation recorded by Eddie Ellis at the Water and Liglit Plant. The river gauge reading was still 2 feet 5 inches and the barometer was rising from 28 24 Yesterday: Noon 46, 3 p.m. 52, p.m. 51, p.m. 50, Midnight 48.

Today: 3 a.m. 46, 6 a.m. 44 9 a.m. 44, Noon 44 "buys abandoned railroads for scrap." First witness in the hearing which is being conducted in the Municipal Building was J. I.

BarriC's, comptroller for the and Ohio Railroad. In his testimony he told how his had purchased the Buffalo and Susquohanna Railroad and that the particular portion in question is a part of that transaction. Mr. Barnes testified that the operation has been a losing one and that a study made indicated thu value of the line at $300,000 as a going concern. Meyer Gross was the second witness called before adjournment for lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Mr. Gross said that he and his associates have $250,000 ready to pay for the road and that they are ready to furnish move cash if required. Mr. Gross, vice president of the Salzberg Co. listed various railroads owned by the firm, their operation, gross income and years of operation.

Mr. Gross said that his firm intends to continue operation of the line in question and that three diesel engines have already ordered from General Electric to be operated here at a cost of approximately $250,000 which will be paid for by paying interest for two years and then in monthly installments. He said that his firm would take over the operation within 90 days if the ICC approves the sale and that the diesels would be delivered in that time. Just prior to adjournment, Attorney Musselman asked Mr. Gross if to his- knowledge the The results indicated he Red pary members are 'abandoning the cause in droves in preparation for the anticipated end of the occupation.

The. elections drew almost 9,00 less votes than were cast in 1954 balloting for the Provincial Legislature this time the Communists votes less than they had year. The i'-jcounltry'sf neo-Nazi party, the League; Independents, suffered eVe losses. parlies forming the federal government coalition, Chancellor Julius Raab's Conservative Peoole's Party and the Socialists, took 92 per cent of the vote. The coalition leaders hailed the result as a triumph for their foreign and domestic policies.

The government cause was strengthened by Moscow's recent anr.ouncement it was ready to end the occupation in exchange for a pledge of Austrian neutrality. Meanwhile, the ambassadors the United States, France and Thirteen Upstaters Are Given Fellowships NEW YORK persons listed from Upstate New York were included in fellowship grants totaling $968,000 made by the Simon Guggenheim Foundation to assist 248 Americans in carrying on studies in many fields of cultural endeavor. The fellowships, the latest of which were announced last night, are granted to men and women who have demonstrated high capacity for original scholarly research and artist creation. Upstate fellowships included: Dr. Robert Theodore Clausen, Prof.

Giuseppe Cocconi, Dr. Robert William Holley, Dr. Wilbert Keith Kennedy, Dr. Harold Emery Moore Pirof. John Thomas Reid, Dr.

William M. Woodward, all of, Cornell University. Dr. William Harold Blodgett, Union College. The foundation was established in 1925 by the late Simon Gug-, genheim, who served as U.S.

sen-1 Father Peatross Loses His Companion in Cruelest Death of the Dog World; Panel Discussion; The Erie Tour A still life painting by the well- may be viewed in the Fine- Arts known talented artist, Mrs. H. Building by contacting Alice King, Willard Ortlip is being offered for president of the Art Club, at the sale in a sealed bid auction spon- college, Fillmorc 100. Mail bids lo sored by the Art Club of I-Iougti'lon Miss King. College.

Proceeds from sale Mr. and Mrs. H. Willard Orllip will be given to the Houghton i a'c associate professors of art at Chapel Fund to be used towards Houghton College. They have been the building of a new chapel exhibiting portraits, landscapes torium on the campus.

The picture is a potted cyclamen with a copper plate and cera- Both studied at the Pennsylvania mic bowl in tones of blue, fuschia Academy of Design where they a neutral bayk-! won the foreign scholarships for study abroad. Mis. Ortlip's painting, "March Winds," received the highest medal of award at the ton College Lecture Series. Still op- Montclair Museum, Montclair, N. and still life for a number of years in New York City art circles.

By RAE HOW AN The crudest death In the animal i world came this morning to the little dog who has been Ihe constant companion of Father Pea-1 I'oss, retired rector of St. John's Episcopal Church. The little follow wont through the agonies of strychnine poisoning and found relief from his suffering only in death. There arc always only one of two answers when dogs die from this awful typo of poison. One Is thai it is placed deliberately and other Is the careless use of the stuff for rats.

Neither Is justified. Today there 'American Girl' Is Latest In Hair Styles LOS ANGELES WV-The latest thing, ladies, in hair styles is called the "American Girl." It was officially shown yesterday at the 'International Congress of Beauty sponsored by (he Hollywood Hair Design Council. The assembled hair stylists expect it to become a national trend. "The foreign Influence is out," said Herbert Dcclman, style director. "No moVe boyish necklines, no more arlificial spilcurls, and no shaggy-dog look." i That means the Ilallan hall- look, Iho poodle cut and other fads of recent years arc through.

"The 'American Girl' stylo Is as American as apple pie," Dedman said. The council's official description of the new slyle: "The new 'American Girl' lurcs curl bangs, off the forehead to give a high, clean plateau effect that comes to the side in long, soft waves. The back, too, is different and feminine. The back is molded in deep, soft, close-fitting curls that hug the nock above the collar line." Away you go, girls, lo the beauty parlor. arc rat poisons which are effective and which arc nol deadly to other animals.

Anyone who has ever seen a dog die In the pains of this type of poisoning would certainly never use this poison again for any purpose. Two prominent educators from Kcuka College ill appear in a panel discussion tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock in the Brooklyn School Auditorium. The topic will deal with cduca-; lion of the woman ot tomorrow. i project and the public is Invited to attend. Tomorrow Is the deadline for picking up your tickets for Reporter Eric Tour to New York City which leaves Wollsvillc Saturday morning at.

12:16 o'clock. It Is also your last chance to make a reservation. Fill out the coupon in tonight's Reporter and bring it in with a $10 deposit. This is the last time the coupon will appear. The Pilot of Paddy Wagon II and this pilot were guests of "Dot" Elliott Friday night at The Picket Fence.

We enjoyed an excellent dinner In pleasant surroundings. Harrison Valley Man Fined $15 For Speed Following Accident Milton J. Welas, 22, of Harrisoif Valley, Pa. paid a $15 fine yesterday on a charge of driving at gcrous speed following an accident on Ackcrman Hill, 19 In which several highway guard posts were knocked down. According to troopers at Wellsville State Police Zone Station, the accident occurred about 12:30 o'lock Sunday morning about three-quarters of a mile south of Stannards.

The Weiss car left the highway, tore through the guard posts and turned over. Weiss was arraigned yesterday noon before Peace Justice Samuel G. Meyers of Willing by State Police. The car was badly damaged but Weiss escaped injury. RETIRED MINISTER ST.

PETERSBURG, Fla. Dr. Francis Scott McBride, 82, retired Presbyterian minister and for 32 years national superintendent of the Anil Saloon League. Died Saturday. The Boy Scouts now have a merit badge for railroading, the qualifications including identification pf different types of trains and locomotives.

and green on ground drape. Initial public display of the painting was held at Hough- en to sealed bids, the picture J. PERSONALS Vernon Barlow who returned from 18 months' Britain today began a series of ator from Colorado, and Mrs: talks here' on (he Austrian state treaty. The envoys met in the U. S.

Embassy to prepare for discussions expected to begin with Russia May The Soviets, however, have not yet agreed to take part, in an ambassador's meeting. Guggenheim in memory of their son, John Simon Guggenheim, who died in 1922. Toronto Threat Passes Over Trio of Nearby Counties i BUFFALO Three Southwestern New York counties were alert- Former Convict Is Wanted For Questioning in Slaying former convict was sought questioning by had disposed of any items of state police today in the ride slay- property or dismantled any of the ing of Al Frias, a'small-time New track in question. Mr. Gross an- England boxer, swered He was then asked the question lo the Salzberg Co.

and icmarked, "I surprised you would ask thai Police said the man, who was not identified, last week married am a former girl friend of Frias. He is also" wanted for violating his tion. Examiner Albus told him to parole by moving without notify- ansvver the question and plied in the negative. he re- authorities. Frias, 2G, was found shot in the head last Friday beside a highway near Monroe.

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Father Affleck, 65, of the Domi- nicar. Church of St. Vincent Fer- t'er, was stricken at a meeting of the third order of St. Dominic, of which he was 'assistant provincial director, held at the church school. NU-WAY Early Week-'Specials! Quick, Easy- to-prepare Economical family treat! LANCASTER BRAND SMOKED LIVER Sausage tc RIB OR LOIN LAMB CHOPS Serve with buttered potatoes and peas.

Fine for macks or service in Japan and Korea, has been spending a 35-day leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Barlow Sr. of Pine, Street. He will return Saturday to Fort Hood, Texas, where is sla- tioned with the US Army.

and Mrs. W. E. Weiduott and children of Jamestown were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs.

Norman Swarthout of Allentown. James Arnold left yestcr- i i i i demies rximuu icit nio nge Tic 'day for the Marine Air Base at nadoes by the U.S. Weather Bu-, Ch rry Polnt after spondlng th 0S a early t0d a three weeks with his. Twins Arnold of Suhny- no unusual weather disturbances reported in the area. dale Avenue.

The Weather Bureaus first spe- SUMMER RECREATION PEANS cial advisory for Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Southern Wyo- i BELMONT Paul Brooks, pr'es- ming counties was issued at 9:30 ident of the Bclmont Rarent- p.m. last night and the all clear Teacher Association, has named was reported at 1 a.m. today. i the following committee to prepare The initial advisory warned of the summer recreation program thunder squalls and damaging to be held for six weeks during the windstorms in addition to the dan- scho ol vacation: Mrs. Howard Hosier -of possible isolated tornadoes.

mer rs. Paul Nicholson, Ralph A deep-low pr area over Winclus and Harold Slecnrod. A wn" Mlchlg an wl lch nominating committee was also was di awing warm, moist air into named consisting of Mrs. Howard NPW Western BarneSi Mrs Ha Rice and Mrs 0 same section from the north accounted for the warning, the Weather Bureau explained. Young People's Meetings In Whitesville to Resume committee for the May meeting will be Mrs.

James Kane, chairman, with Dorr Mrs. Nicholas Codispoli, Mrs. John" Kenyon, Mrs. Gerald Tompkins and Mrs. John Bigclow.

Three Persons Escape Injury In TWo Car Crash Saturday Three persons escaped injury about 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning when a car driven by Anne McKibbins, 19, of 40 Catherine Hornell, was struck on the left front fender as Miss McKibbins was turning into the Elm Valley- Al Road from Route 17. Miss McKibbins was driving an owned by Alexander Dahar of Wellsville, who was a passenger in the vehicle, when another auto, owned and operated by William Herbert of SRS, Wellsville, struck; it in attempting to pass. Mr. Herbert was driving toward Wells- The Dahar ear was taken to a Wellsville garage, but the I-Ierbert vehicle left the scene under its own power.

Troopers J. R. ChampMn and K. L. Yergens investigated.

Angry Citizens Use Cars To Corral Runaway Horse UTICA Citizens cowboys a runaway horse yesterday by- circling it in a corral of cars. The saddle horse snapped its halter and trampled through lawns and gardens of a residential section. Indignanl homeowners took up chnse in automobiles. Eight Blocks away they surrounded the horse and the tired gave up. We Offer You Values Tear up those Rent Receipts and Buy One of These Value Homes Corporation 3,900 Type 10,500 acreage 10,000 special 11,500 ling everything 15,000 3-4 value, BclmoiU 9,500 Properties Present and Future Values location ill town $15,000 S170.00 a month 22,000 $193.00 a month 18,500 We Have 50 Other Properties all of Good Value Wellsville Realty Company (Over Luddcn's Shoci Store) Phones 1494 or 1880 RUTH E.

BROWN Licensed Broker LEO. V. HIDDEN Licensed Salesman Rummage Sale In Basement of St. John's Church At 9 O'clock a.m. Fridcay, April 29 WHITESVILLE The Junior Young People's meetings for all children who have not attained their lOlh birthday will resume at i the Gospel Chapel Wednesday af-1 ternoon at 4 o'clock.

Mrs. Wood will be assisted by the Misses Sharon Nye and Joyce Payne. The Rev. Wood will take rural chjidren home after the meeting. Bus children will need a permission note to their teachers it they desire to attend these meetings.

A senior Young People's meeting will be held Sunday evenings at 0:30 o'clock. These iessons are too difficult for the yoimger group so it is preferred that they stay with their own age group on Wednesday. Catholic Students Group Names Robert Constable ROCHESTER Robart Con- Stable of Hobart College is the newly elected chairman of the Empire Stale Province Ihe National Newman Club Federation, a Roman Catholic studenls organization. Other officers chosen at the close of a three-day meeting Saturday were Thomas Stallmer of Oneonta Stuto Teachers vice chairman; Robert Giniecki, Albany Business College, treasurer; and Jane Touey, Oneonta stale 'historian. Where Good Living Comes Easy on Your Pocketbook Sidney Lutzin Is Elected President of State Society ELMIRA Wl Sidney Lutzin, a member of the State Youth Commission from Albany, has beea elected president of Ihe State Public Recreation Society.

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