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Pennsylvania State Library Ijuly49 Education Bldg. THE AGITATOR: WELLSBORO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1948. WHOLE 4,893. DEMOCRATS WIN BOTH HOUSE AND SENATE -PRESIDENTIAL RACE IS STILL IN DOUBT This was the closest election since 1916, when Woodrow Wilson, Democrat, won California on the official count, after Charles Evans Hughes, Republican, had been declared elected. At 6 clock this morning when this was written, it was certain that the Democrats will control the new Congress with a large majority in the House and about ten majority in the Senate.

Henry Wallace appears to have polled less than two million votes. Dewey carried New York by about 150,000 and Pennsylvania by about 100,000, but many states axe still in doubt As the Agitator goes to press the presidential race is in doubt, with the odds favoring Truman both in popular vote and electoral vote. It may take the official tabulation to decide the issue and there is a possibility that the election may be thrown into the House of Representatives. TIOGA COUNTY VOTE TO SHOW MOVIES OF THE ATOM The Public Is Invited To See Scientific Pictures. Proof that atomic energy is not too technical to understand FLOOD CONTROL WAS DISCUSSED At A Meeting At Westfield Thursday Evening.

The lioga County Flood Con- FIRST CONCERT MUCHENJOYED Mildred Dilling, Harpist, Gave Varied Program. The Wellsboro Concert season had a successful beginning Sunday evening when Mildred Dilling, harpist, was enthusiastically received. Miss Dilling has playei iron in eve state in the union, Can- p. Nov. at the Church a Hunt of Wealne df presided, bars on the second story middle da Mexico, Cuba, Hawaii, the Christ.

Wellsboro, according to The 0 ii owinff gave br i talks rear window had been loosened. Isles and many othei Rev. E. W. Brewer, pastor.

on flood contro state Senator Two had been cut through the co es in "God of the Atom," has been James erger, of Coudersport; middle and the third from h.le in Hollywood she gave JA1LBREAKING ATTEMPT FOILED Two Admitted Sawing Ban-- Rensel Hearing Continued. An attempted break at the or too dangerous to about trol Association met at West-, Tioga county jTil was frustrated will be presented at a free shnw-, field Thursday evening. Dinner Friday when Deputy Sheriff Aring of "God of the Atom, na-1 was served the wom en of the thur Locke, resident officer, dis- tural-color scientific film, at 7:30 Methodist phureh. President. Wil- cnvererf that three of the iron COMMUNITY CHEST DRIVE Opened Monday In Wellsboro--Everybody Gives --Everybody Benefits.

shown to more than 85,000 peo- Hon Edwin Jennings of Wells- pie a month since its release Representative; Engineer Bloss Blouburg Brookfield Charleston, North Charleston, South Chathajn ClynMT Coviugton twp, Bewfitld Delmar, North lelmar, South Duncan Elk Ilkland twp boro Farmington Jackson IXnoxvUle Tioga twp. Tioga boro Union, North Union, South Ward Wellsboro, 1st Wellsboro, 2nd w. Westneld, No. 1 Westfield, No. 2 Westneld boro a 3 CD The film is one of a series in- 1 Finkbeiner of the Depart- eluding "Voice of the Deep," and ment of Forests and Wattrs, and "God of Creation," produced by Tioga County Superintendent Moody Bible Institute of Chi- Highways, M.

S. Braumbaugh of 0,020 2986 19 9828 3086 9818 3176 34 285 9803 3109 cago. It will be shown by special movie representative, Ranken Moffitt. Approved by the American Scientific Affiliation and commended by the Atomic Energy Commission. "God of the includes photoeraphs of the Na- easaki and BiVinl explosions, as well as scientific apparatus used in atomic research.

Narration is Vv preacher-scientist Irwin A. Moon, famous for his "Sermons from demonstrations duHne World War II. photographs of the 184-inch rvplntron at the University of California are shown. Concrete walls have since been built around the ovrlotron, which has heon rendered dangerously radioactive PROPWASH FROM CANYONAIRPORT New Aviation Cluk Will bottom. The work had been dona with hack saw blades and the saw marks had been obliterated by fiilling them with soap and powder, Several times officer Locke had heard an ujiusual noise inside the jai), and had conducted several investigations wfthjo'ut results until Friday.

Five men were Wellsboro. The three co-chairmen, Burgess Manford Hart of Wellsboro, for the Pine Creek area; Donald Worthington, Of Tioga, for TlOga ir me jail anu an were iriven i Tliver Valley, arid Frank Hall of the run of the two stories dur- develo fr TM the hunter'. daily lessons to her famous pupil, Harpo Marx, and also taught Deanna Durbin. The program of classical music included a history of the harp, the oldest of stringed instruments. Miss Dilling has a large collection of old harps and exhibited three, the oldest demonstrating suns mini rnuny.

i men were ir the jail and all were given frument originally Westfiald, Cowantsque River Valley, made reports or proposed work-projects on the three major of the county. Final plans will be submitted to E. V. Allison, executive secretary of the Susquthanna River System Flood Control Association. Mr.

Allison of Renovo outlined various processes through which the people might expect flood relief, tailing briefly what the parent association is doing. The next meeting wil be held Jan. 6 at the courthouse in Wellsboro. ing the day. Questioning disclosed it was the work of Custy Gruzelowski and William Crooks, of Blossburg and on Saturday the pair made a statement to that effect in the presence of Sheriff Roy Wilcox, his dupties, District At- totrney Robert Farr and Pvt.

bow. After the performance Miss Dilling announced that any one who was interested could examine the harps and ask questions. It was evident that her skill aslin artist and charming personality had captivated the audience over 100 people stayed to question her. There were about 100 RED CROSS OFFICERS ELECTED The annual meeting of the Tioga County Chapter, American Red Cross was held Wed- I nesday evening. An address was Dance INCXt Wed-gj ven by Kobert J.

Heeim, ot nesday. State College, field representative for the eastern area, who dis- Last week over 30 enthuiastic cussed the national budget as it people, interested in aviation, met local chapters and ans- at the airport to charter a club.fwered questions from the au- This club was organized to thei demand of whiter sWNtty people interested hi aviation. charter jvas drawn up and signed by those present. A list of office! appears in a separate article in this issue. Local Men Made Honorary Barber, Lane, 2,956.

Heyburn, Black, 2,971. PARCELS TO BE SENT OVERSEAS Must Be Malied Soon For Christmas Delivery Christmas parcels for overseas must be mailed before Nov. 15 or delivery cannot be guaranteed. An exceptional amount of parcel mail is now being han died, both domestic and international, therefore the earlier the mailing the better the assurance for Christmas delivery. Chas.

E. Fullwood, Postmaster. MRS. CHARLOTTE SHERANT Mrs. Charlotte Sherant aged 92 years, of Arnot, who has 1228 direct descendants, died at 4:15 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Oct.

28, at her home. iShe was the widow of John Sherant and was a native ot Poland and had been a resident of Arnot for 50 years. Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Stanley Fredericks and Miss Martha Sherant, -of Arnot; Mrs. Mary Augustine, of Morris; "Mrs.

John Kuglo, Airs. Jacob Augustine and Mrs. Pauline Uug- lo, of Elmirai and three sons, Leo, Anthony and Jtoieph, ot Arnot She also leaves S3 grand- R. H. EW1NG TO GIVE ADDRESS To The P.T.A.

Next Week Thursday Evening. The Wellsboro P. T. A. pleased to present Robert H.

Ewing at their Nov. 11 meeting, in the High School Auditorium at 8 p. m. Mr. Ewing has been a teachei for seven years in the Pennsylvania schools.

He served seven year as supervising principal before entering the armed services. For the past year he has been an instructor in the history department of Lycoming College, formerly, Dickinson Seminary. He will speafc on the subject "Build Toward A Peaceful Fu- ure Through Education," stress- ng what is being done both in lie United States and in foreign countries, emphasizing what is being done in occupied countries. All parents are urged fo attend his important meeting. children children.

and 66 great grand- MRS. LIBBIE WILLIAMS. (Mrs. Libbie Farrar Williams, aged 89 years, of Blossbnrg, died at a. m.

Friday, Oct. 29, at the Blossburg Hospital. She was the widow of Gomer Williams and Was a retired school teacher and In recent years operated a tourist home at JAMES NOCZKO INJURED. James Nocsfco, aped 84 years, of Arnot, is ai the Bloubnrc Hospital where he was admitted sul- ferinr back Injuries. 4 free fell on Nocrto while ht was working in the Woods near Artot MONEY FOR PINE CREEK ROAD The State Hisrhwav Depart ment has made 100,000 available to statrt a road project which will give Pine Creek residents a two-way hard surface road from Route 220 to Cedar Kun.

The announcement was made 'by Ray F. Smock, State Highways secretary, throuput the Williamsport district office. The money will enable crews to begin work on the "missing on Route 4102U between Cammal and Slate Kun and thus "make safer and more passable the road as far as Cedar Run. HALLOWE'EN PARTY Miss Sharon Burton entertained Saturday at her home on R. D.

7, with a party Those attending were: Rosemond and Laura Sisson, Patty Eberenz, Pete Conto, Dick Rawson, Barbara and Billy Burton. Membeis--Because of their pioneer interest in aviation in and around Wellsboro, the club elected the following men to honorary membership: Walter B. Campbell, Edmund D. Thornton, and Wayne Kliowlton. For news concerning the activity of this aviation club, which has been charteied under the name, "The Grand Canyou Aviation Club," you may read this column.

Next Wednesday evening, a board of directors meeting be hold. On Nov. 10 a dance will be held at the Gillett store on Route 6, east of Wellsboro. LL Members and friends are invited. Neighborhood home economics charter of the i ub will be meetings will be held next week to any on in Wells as follows.

Everyone is invited bopo and viclnlty the on i re elected aw rf chap- man; Atty. Kobert Cox, of Wellsboto; Mrs. Manford CJoyd, of Mansfield, vice Chairmen; Edmund Osgood, of Wellsboro, secretary; John Decker, of Wellsboro treasurer. FOUR MEETINGS ARE ANNOUNCED to be present. Middlebury, with Mrs.

Hiram Dressmaker's Carbon; And The Seam Guide Attachment," at 2 p. m. Farmington, Nov. 10, with Mrs. "feorge Bak- ng," at 1 p.

m. Marshlands, Nov. 11, with Mrs. lane A Slip Cover--And Other Furniture Renovation," at 2 p. m.

Annual Extension meeting, quirement that of being interest- William Maurer, Mansfield State I members of the Association Police. Since then they have out-of-town, been held in confinement, pending further action. Gruzelowski and Crooks were being held, in default of bail, on a burglary charge, for action on the Noveember Grand Jury. A preliminary hearing in the enRC of the Commonwealth a gainst Alfred Rensel, of Wells boro, charged with aggravated assault and battery on the person of John Delbert, of Wells- ro, scheduled to be held Mon- fifly before Justice Peace Stacev Spencer, was continued until Monday, Nov. 8.

AVIATION CLUB A Dance Will Be Held Next Wednesday Evening. Mrs. John Bodler, of Wells- Leland Lewis was elected pres- boro, was presented a service, jdent of the new aviation club pin for 25 years of service a volunteer worker in the duction rooms. TO ADDRESS ANNUALJIEETING Of The Tioga County Society For Crippled Children. MacDonald Heebner, of Scranton, one of the Commonwealth's leaders in work among the bandied in the furtherance of aviation capped? address the annual in our community.

Airborne--The weather for flying this week was much improved over the last few weeks and the activity at the airport proved this. It seemed good to sec the planes organized Oct. 28 at the Grand Canyon Airport. The official name adopted by the club is "Grand Canyon Aviation Club." Other officers are: 1st vice- president, Stanley Janeski, Antrim; 2nd vice-president, Clifford Parcells; recording secretary, I Hazel Gillett; treasurer, Jess Robertson; corresponding secretary, Henry Bellinger; historian, Mrs. Macie Thorntton; prop-twister, Morgan Meadows, all of Wellsboro.

The program committee are: Stanley Janeski, Clifford -Morgan, Mrs. Peggy Gillett; membership committee, Clifford Parcells, Raymond Youmans, Mrs. Luella Spen- a)r after being grounded so long. The following men made visits to the boro via air this week: H.Ji. Hildrum, of Harrisburg; M.

J. Johnson, of Nov. 12, at the Wellsboro Grange a ona mith( of Elk nail, at 10:30 a. Mar- and vu garet Haines, Home EC. Ext.

Rep. dalei Pa Thought of the Week--Be sure to check your weather stations before taking cross-country trips in winter. The weather changes very rapidly. Until then, HAPPY LANDINGS. MRS.

HAROLD D. WHEELER Mrs. Nina Wilson Wheelej aged 57 years, wife of Haroli D. Wheeler, of Wellsboro, died Friday, Oct. 29 at the Blossburj Hospital.

She was born April 20, 1891 in Delmar township, daughter of William and Ella Harding Wilson She is survived by her bus band, two sons, Robert, of Lo Angeles and John, of Wellsboro two sisters, Mrs. Waiter Ames of Wellsville, N. and Mrs. Vedoff Bledeburg, of Corning fonr brothers, Dwlght and Floy Wilson, of Addison; Eric of Campbell, N. and Leonard Wilson, of Presho, N.

and five grandchildren. The funeral wan held yesterday at the Johnson Tusnev Funeral Home, Rev. Charles E. Titus officiating; burial In Wellsboro cemetery. LAWRENCE GRANGE Lawrence Grange will meet Friday evening Nov.

12 at 8. Members especially urged to be there as we will elect officers for the coming year. --Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

P. Callahan and sons visited relatives and friends in New Castle and Pittsburgh over the week-end, ft MRS. JANE MAUDE BOOKMILLER Mrs. Jane Maude Bookmiller, aged 73 years, died Monday at her home in Gaines. She was born Jan.

23, 1875, at Little Marsh, daughter of Orrin and Martha Goodrich Rice. She was the widow of Herman Bookmiller, Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hilda Gazdick of Gaines; one brother, Edward Rice, of Williamsport; one grand- Mrs. Keith Dewey and one great grandchild.

The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p. at the Gaines Methodist church, Rev. Edward Cross officiating; burial in the Wellsboro cemetery. SABISVILLE BOY INJURED. Elwyn Hess, three-year-old son of Mr.

and Mrs. Klen Hess, of Sabinsvllle, fell from the porch at his home Thursday and dislocated his right elbow. He admitted to the Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hospital. meeting of the Tioga County Society For Crippled Children, Monday evening, Nov. 8, at the Penn- Wells Hotel, Wellsboro.

Mr. Heebner is immediate past president of the Pennsylvania Society for Crippled Children And Adults, with which the Tioga County Society is affiliated, and 4 JOAN LYONS WAS MISS HALLOWE'EN Annual. Hallowe'en Parade And Party Was A Big Success. The annual American Legion Hallowe'en parade and party for the young people was a great success. Jerry Stager won the prize for the funniest hat in the youngei group and Norman Wilson in the older group.

Outstanding couple, Donna Lane Wet ster. Best comic character Dianne Patterson and Lowell Coolidge Brenda Hill and Sandra Envav. Best imitation of national figure George Group representing American history David Finch and party Special pitize, Hradley girls and party. Miss Joan Lyons was as "Miss Hallowe'en." cer. Wayne Knowfcon, Walter B.

Campbell and Edmund D. Thorn- W. HACKCTT SHOMN KNEE In Hunting Accident In Sh'ippen Monday. Willard Ilackett, 27 suffered serious gunshot wounds in the right knee i hunting in Shippen township on Mondav. He is a patient at the S.

S. M. Hospital. Game officials report that ton were elected as honorary I ackett was crouching, talking he has served for the past eight ly invited. members.

The next meeting of the club will be a dance at Gillett's Service Station, Nov. 10, with Johnnie's Old Timers. All members of the club and their friends are cordial- years as president of the Lackawanna County Society for Crippled Children. He always has taken an active interest in the program to help handicapped persons. He is president of the First National Bank in Scranton secretary-treasurer of the Northern Anthracite Association; president of the Scranton Better Business Bureau; a member of the Rotary Club, and Command- er-inchief of the Keystone Consistory.

Mr. Heebner, who will speak on "Services To The Handicapped," will be accompanied by T. Henry Jablonskl, of Harrisburg, Field Director for the Pennsylvania Society for Crippled Children and Adults. ELLIOTT HEIDLER WOUNDED Elliott Heldler aged 60 years, of Blossburg, is a patient at the Blossburg Hospital altering from two rifle wounds. According to members of his the group were seated at the dinner table when Mr.

Heidler suddenly excused himself, took a rifle from its place and left the nooae. Later the family heard several 'shots. When Mr. Ueldler failed to return, his ion, Alvin Investigated. He found the victim with a wound in the chest another in the head, reports Anyone interested in the advancement of aviation in our community who wishes to join this club may do so by paying 25 cents monthly feefr three months in advance.

Directors' meeting Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Canyon Secretary. to a companion, Charles Mould when the latter's gun discharged accidentally. The Wellsboro Community chest campaign to raise funds for its fiscal jcar 1948-1949 ipent-d Monday. John I.

Christ 0 pieidtnt. Howard L. Tayton has again been named chairman uf the drive. Walker Deuel ia eochairman. All the residents of Wellsboro ind i i are urged to cooperate and to give generously to hs worthwhile caure.

Remember, 'Everybody benefits everybody gives." "We have 16 agencies that are lided by the i Chest, ind they all serve us and our Children throughout the year. Rather than have a solicitor at 'our door eveiy month or so for 'unds for each of these worthy contribution the i Chest 1C agencies," Mr. Tayton said. Your contribution will assist he Soldiers Sailors Memorial Hospital, the Green Free library. Boy and Girl Scouts, Child Wel- 'nre Services, Crippled Children's Imic, Fne Department, Youth pague, Salvation Army i i i Pool.

Wells- 01 Service Society. Mummers Holidav Street Club and American 'ancer Society. DISTRICT SCOUT MEETING A scout meeting of the Wellsboro district was held Friday at the Presbyterian chuuh. Spea- keis were Chester H. Charles, General Sullivan Council executive, Fiankhn Nihols, State For- rtster and Paul A.

Smith finance chairman. Mr. Childs reported on the irrowth of the Scout movement in this district during the past year as fololws: Oct. 1947, 60 Scouts, 16 leaders; Oct. 1948, 148 Scouts 56 leaders; Oct.

1947 0 Cubs, 6 leaders; Oct. 1948, 2.T4 boys in this 'district ing Scout training. Jerry Suhr of Den 4, was "iven the Wolf Cub award by Mr. Childs. Ralph H.

Dewey was appointed chairman of tfce Civic Service Committee; other hers arc George Linton. T. R. Raily, A i K. White.

Weslv Brewer, Beach Davis, and Or. J. W. Eaton. The Court of Honor will he held during Scout 6 12.

CHARLESTON P.T.A. Tho Chailoston P.T.A. will Hold its November meeting at 8 this evening. A report of the state convention at Scranton will be made by Mrs. Ida May-, i a delegate i A forum, which was planned by Mrs.

Florence V. Doumnux and Mrs. Dortha Witmore, will be, by teachers and par-- ents. A mivod chorus under the direction of Marguerite ant, music supervisor, will also ber a featuie of this meeting. --Mrs.

Helen Bartlett, of Morris, and daughter, Mrs. Helen E. Allerton, of Washington, D. were in town Friday. JOHN John Knapp 74 years, of Wellsboro, Nov.

1 at the Blossburg Hottftal He born Sept 30, in Puncan township, son of Julia Davis Knapp. 3 He is Widow, Mrs. Mettle Hainan Khapp, five daughters, Ifffe Henry Walton and Mrs. Uackett, of Elmira; Mrs. Gilbert, Stock, Mrs.

Lena Davis and Mrs. Arthur English Wellaboro; five sons. Martin, Joan, -Alfred and Alvin Knapp, all of Wellsboro. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs, Leora Jones, and two brothers, diaries and Henry Knapp, all of, Wellsboro, 35 grandchildren arid' 15 great- grandchildren. The funeral will Thursday at 2 p.

aMhe Johnson A Tussey Funeral Rome in Wellsboro, Rev. Andrew Young, of Antrim, burial In the Wellaboro cemettrjr. The body- is! at the late home of tilt deceased Until day of Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hospital admitted to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital daring the week: Oct. 26 Donald Smithgall, Welltboro; Wm. Lagerchak, Croiifork; Daleton Treat, WestfieU; Ada Richardion, boro; James Schoonover, Elkland.

Oct. 27 Emma White, Westfield; Dale Roberts, Sabins- 7 ville; Marvin Bunch, Wellsboro; Robert Rupar, Elkland. Oct. 28 Elthea Broufhton, Morris; Robert C. Marvin, Bertha.

Darlinf, Wellsboro; Nora Gill, Corning; Eugenia Harper, Lorena Harper, Welltboro. Oct. 28 Teresa Geiser, Galeton; Fred Wescott, Nelson. Oct. 29 Loretta Hurler, Westneld; Wanda Wilbur, Law rence ville; Eloise Dubois, Tiogat Elwya Hess, Sabinsville) Jean Stall, Elkland; Pearl Gale ton; Myra White.

Paul Fenton, Lana Sykora, Galeten; Thomas Ntck- ols, Wellsboro; Betty GraUck, Grabick, West BinffhMn; Ardella Baker, WestfieU. Oct. James BeuterV Orra fjowannd, Wellsboro. Oct. 31 Dale HufhesrTlofa; Root, Florence Plan)' ley, Wellsboro; Earl Schaner, Sally Roberts, Mansfield.

Nov. 1-- Belle Brown, Sabins ville Willard Hackett, boro Lenna Lemey, Julia Bunnell, loU Snlnr. Wellsboro! Broafricfc, Mansfield. Bern, to Mr. and Mrs.

Frederick Wilcex, of Oct. 26, a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs. Rica, ml, Welbbefo, Oct.

27, a To Mr. and Mrs. rfJMorr Oct. 89, a -n vi To Mr. and Mrs.

MaUelii Stmll, of a SOB. To Wllkar, Out. iff, son. To -Wilson Watte, of Weitfietd, bet. Mr.

Mrs. D.UU, of Ti.fi, Oct. JeyHr. aarf Mrs. LiawimeV Hf.rler, of fc IlU ft-.