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TIMES-HERALD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1943 Labor Party To Ballot On Two Candidates Two candidate! for the mayoral nomination will placed before the caucus of voters of the American Labor Party, according lo action taken by A. City Committee in meeting Wednesday night in the Corporation Room of the First National Bank Building. Members ot the group voted to have the names of John G. Cooper and M. BrushinghMn to party caucus, date for which is to set after the Common Council fixes the time of the special mayoral election that is to be held here.

It was also decided to hold a city-wide caucus at one place, rather than having separate caucuses in each of the city's eleven wards. Such a procedure has also been decided upon by the Democratic City Committee, although the Republican City Committee has voted to hold a party caucus in each ward for the nomination of the G. O. P. candidate.

TWO NAMES The two names of the A.L.P. candidates will be submitted at the party caucus, with the committee on record as ready to support the winning candidate. Mr. Cooper, who has been a candidate for mayor in four previous elections, opposed Walkerman D. Dugan when the la.tter was elected in November of 1941.

Air. Brushingham, a candidate for other offices, has never before been' a mayoral candidate. Mr. Brushing'ham, who presided at last nig'ht's committee meeting as county chairman of the American Labor Party, was also elected city chairman at the ses- During- the meeting-, the committee endorsed the state legislative program of the party, and voted to send copies to legislators. The program hig'h- li.g'hts include plans to broaden the social security program, in order to take in sclf-employeo persons, and post-war planning.

Announce Marriage AXDOVER Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Millihan. Elm Street, announce the marriage of their daughter.

Vera -Lorraine, to Sergeant Richard' Franklin Stockman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Stockman. of "Friendship.

The Rev. Helena L. Champlain performed jthe ceremony at I he. parsonage of the Andover Methodist Saturday evening-. 'January 9.

The only bridal -attendants were James Gardner. Wellsville, 'rind Andrew Stockman. Friendship, and brother of the bridegroom. T'ne bride is a. graduate of Bcl- mont High School, Class of 1942.

moving to Andover hist A she hns befn employed the Steuben Silk Mills of" this place. The. groom a graduate nf Friendship Central School, Class of 1938. having been class president, president of the Student Council and assistant editor of the school paper. He then attended Alfred University for three years, being a member of the varsity wrestling team and of the cross country team.

Later he took a cruise to Panama, Cuba and South American ports as a midshipman in the IT. S. Naval Reserve. During much of 1941 he worked in the Worthington Pump and Machinery Corporation in Wellsville. On June 2, 1942.

he enlisted in the Army as a paratrooper, being 1 located now with the mortar at Fort Benning. Georgia Following the wedding ceremony the employes of the Steuben Silk Mills gave a. reception for the couple at the home of the bride's parents. Following this Sergeant and Mrs. Stockman left for "their home at Fort Benning, Ga.

ROBERT TED BABCOCK. son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D.

Babcock of West Street, has been pro- enlisted nT April, 1942, at Fort Bragg. N. C. He is now an instructor in foreign service. His address is 34257478, Hq.

and Hq. Sqd. 1st Air Depot, A.P.O. 825, care of Postmaster, New Orleans, La. Former Clerk Held BOSTOX--A former Wall Strop; broker's clerk who joined the Merchant Marine two years ago and allegedly attempted" to smuggle letters into the United States was jailed today pending Federal Grand Jury action while FBI agents and the Army and Navy Intelligence Departments investigated for possible espionage.

The defendant was David L. Jacobs, thirty-nine year old Syrian. who gave his address as Jac-kson Heights, L. I. He-pleaded inno-; cent to a charge of violating; the trading- with the enemy by bringing into the United'-States other than the regular mails.

Commissioner Martin T. Hall ordered him jailed in lieu of iOO bail. V. S. Immigration" Inspector Ralph L.

Connolly testified that Jacobs was arrested last Thursday, when his ship docked in Bos- a. routine inspection of Concealed "in'the lining- of Jacob's he said, were, four letters not passed by censors and a SlQ'j bill. G. R. Williamson, Former Pastor And Civic Leader Here, Succumbs The Rev.

Gilbert Rogers Williamson, former pastor here, for whom funeral services will be held at Grace Methodist Church, Rochester, Friday afternoon January 15, 1943) at two o'clock, died Wednesday morning- (January 13) at his home in Le Roy, N. following a recent illness. He was seventy years of age. Born in Parkersburg, W. the Rev, Mr.

Williamson was a graduate of the West Virginia Wesleyan College and held degrees from Columbia University and the College of the City of New York. During his pastorate at the First Methodist Church here from 1914 to 1982, he was very active in civic affairs. He served on the executive committee of the local American Red Cross branch and was district chairman of Liberty Loan Drive during the first World War. He was a. member of the Kiwanis Club and the Masons here.

DISTRICT SUPEKIXTEXDEXT After leaving- Olean, the Rev. where' he" seTvHl superintendent of the Rochester District. At time of his retirement in 1941 because of ill health, he was pastor of the First Methodist Church in Springville. He then moved to Le Roy. In 1898, the Rev.

Mr. Williamson married his first wife. Leila Smith of Parkersburg. W. Va.

She in 1928. His second who survives him, was Mrs. Harriet Reed. Rochester. whom he married in 1930.

He had two sons by his first wife, Roy S. Williamson, a member of the local police force here, who died in April, 1935. and Herbert M. Williamson, who died while attending' Syracuse University in September, 1935. Besides his widow, deceased is survived by one daughter of his first marriage.

Miss Genevirve Williamson. Frrevillc, N. and one granddaughter. Mrs. Raymond L.

Boser. and a great granddaughter, Sharon Nancy Boser, both of Olean. The Rev. G. R.

Williamson Club Mrs. E. McDowell Rites Conducted SHIXGLEHOUSE a services for Mrs. Mary McDowell were held Monday afternoon (January 11. 19431 at two-thirty o'clock at the Godfrey residence on the East State Road.

Povtville the. Rev. A. Bailey of this place officiated. Burial was in Chestnut Hill Cemetery.

Porfville. Born in Liberty Township, Me- Kean County September 26. 1859, deceased had been a resident of this place since 1880. Mrs. McDowell was a life-long member of the Methodist Church, a charter member and past matron of Eureka Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, a charter member of the Rebekah Lodge, the first presi- dent of the Women's Study Club, and a charter member of the Rose of Sharon Garden Club.

She was the first woman to serve as foreman of a grand jury in the court of Potter County. Surviving are. daughter Miss Ethel McDowell, a me'in be? the Olean High School faculty; one brother, William Coleman' of Roulette, pa. and several nieces and nephews. Bowling Scores A.

LEAGUE (0) I (forfeit). (4) Clark'a II, 2688; 215, Bush Crosby-Dairy (forfeit). 4 Clarks TIT, 2590; Bathurst 216, 568. 4 Campbells, 2558; Campbell 214, 572. (0) Welch'! Caft, 2380; Canada 203, 515.

Itowr Bttrlingama, 212; 306, 206; Davle, 215; 216, 209; 200; Canada, 203; Hi; OoMNn, 111 Artists To Give Church Programs The portrait ant! still-life artists, Mr. mid Mrs. H. VVillnrd Ortlip. are scheduled to appear at Grace Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance here this week Guy Ar-9trm(jr, pastor, announced today.

Mr. Ortlip until quite recently had a portrait studio in Xew York City. Mrs. Ortlip is a still-life and landscape artist. Together, they will present four Sacred Art programs in public services to be held at the church as follows: Friday evening at seven-thirty o'clock, a Sacred Art program entitled for Victory" will be given Saturday evening at seven-thirty o'clock.

Mr. Ortlip will select someone from the audience and will paint his or her portrait in connection with the program. "Behind the Scenes in a Portrait Studio." Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, an illustrated sermon. "Overcoming Faith." will be given. Sunday evening at seven-thirty o'clock, another illustrated sermon.

"After the War What?" will be given. In addition to these special features, favorite Gospel songs will be illustrated with colored lights. A free will offering will be taken. Holds Meeting regular meeting WTO Newcomers' Club was 'held Wednesday attcrnoon at the Hotel a Following a luncheon. Mrs.

Ed- wri wT Richard, nf School Games Are Set ALLEGANY--Undefeated Allegany High School will meet the cagers of Cuba Central School in a basketball game here Friday night. The preliminary is set for seven- thirty o'clock, with the varsity clubs slated to tangle at about eight-thirty o'clock. Because of gasoline it had first been feared the game might have to be cancelled, but arrangements have been made for the players to travel in cars of the coach and officials, and the contest will be played. u. s.

OFFICIAL TEMPERATURE Twenty-Four Kndlng January It i 23 Hick 36 21 1'ear Ajo 1 0 17 Weather Condition? Temperature observations as recorded below are those made by the United States Weather Bureau stations. The figures given are the highest and lowest temperatures during the preceding twenty- four hours from eight-thirty p. m. Low Boston a Chicago i i a i Xow York Philadelphia 30 23 16 73 S3 33 32 20 1 50 47 19 21 Area Residents May Drive To Blood Bank the- club, conducted the business meeting. Two new members introduced.

Mrs. P. A i ter. Hamburg, N. rind Mrs.

E. J. a of Rock River. O. During the a Bridge prizes were awiif.l- rvi Mrs.

Edward Richard, Mrs. a i Nelson and Mrs. John I Hall. Olean General Hospital Higgins Memorial ADMISSIONS Smith Parrish, Portville. medical.

Payson Root, Eldrcd, surgical. Mrs. Paul Semelsburger. Duke Center, surgical. Mrs.

Dessie Bowser. East State Street, medical. DISCHARGES Miss Mary Suchora, East Elm Street, surgical. Mrs. Mary Bush, Van Campen Avenue, surgical.

James Follettc, Franklinvillc, surgical. Ward Parker, Franklinville, medical. Forget Troubles, Major Advises on your tops and forget aoout tioning- troubles," is the advice of Major Charles P. Eckhert. Buffalo, who declares that unless the country's war workers turn out the fighting materials they are capable of producing the men in i on the 'fighting fronts may go down to defeat.

BOLIVAR Bolivar Central School cagers journey to Port- villc tonight to meet the. strong Portville club. On Thursday night. January 21, the Richburg'Central anci jayvee clubs will meet the Bolivar School teams in local a i This is the a a series of games played between the two clubs to determine the champions A a a nil i area. Officers Of Club Installed PORTVILLE Annual installation of officers of Tyler Chapter 97, Order of the Eastern Star, was held Wednesday evening at Masonic Temple.

A tureen dinner was served in the dining room, with Mrs. Alberta Ellis, an.i Lila Kldridge as committee. The business meeting was conducted by the Worthy Matron, Mrs. Clara Olson. An appropriation of 55 was voted to the Christmas Seal Fund.

H. C. Holcornb acted as installing officer. Mrs. Harriet Hatch as marshal! and Earl Eldridge as assistant mar-shall and the following officers were installed for the coming- year: Worthy Matron.

Mrs. Clara Olson; worthy patron. Earl Eldridge: associate matron. Miss Jane Greenman; secretary, Mrs. Gertrude Greeman; treasurer.

Miss Mertie Keller; conductress. Mrs. Eulalia Lewis; associate conductress, Mrs. Roberta Anderson; chaplain. Mrs.

Lillon Hayes; mar- shall, Mrs. Natalie Jacoby: assistant marshall. Mrs. Blanche Spencer. Also, historian.

Mrs. Alice Lewis; musician. Mrs. Lila Eldridge; warden. Mrs.

Gertrude Brecht: sentinel, Mrs. Bernice Newburg: color bearer. Mrs. Leila Russell; Ada. Mrs.

Harriet Hatch: Ruth. Mrs. Erma Roulo; Esther Mrs. LoUi a a a Mrs. Dorothy Electa, Mrs.

Motorists Warning Less driving means more carbon, gum harder starling. Prevent this and add extra miles to every gallon of "gas" i LEO.VAKD WIGGINS, son of Mrs. Leota Wiggins, 531 Third Avenue, has been promoted to a corporal from a private -first class. Corporal Wiggins is stationed with the Army Air Forces Headquarters Detachment. Atlantic City.

N. J. Elizabeth Collins; trustee for three years, Mrs. Bemice Champlin: trustee for two years. H.

S. Hoi- comb; trustee for one year, Mrs. Mabel Trenkle. A gift of roses was presented to Mrs. Olson by the officers of the chapter.

A finance committee was appointed for the coining year composed of Mrs. Martha Marble, Mrs. Twila Shaner and Mrs. Alberta Ellis. Letters of thanks were read from the sons of members in the service to whom boxes were sent at Christmas time.

Mrt. C. A. at tht Mountain Sufficient blood -have volunteered for the January blood procurement, Mrs. S.

T. McKenzie, chairman of the Blood Donor Service Committee of the local Red Crosn Chapter, announced today. The Mobile Blood Procurement Unit of the Buffalo Red Cross will be stationed at the Ashton Parish House from ten to twelve o'clock Saturday morning and from one to four o'clock in the afternoon. "We have sufficient donors for thia month," Airs. McKenzie said, air the persons who'have vol-j iinteered keep their appointments Saturday." It is especially important, she added, that any persons who find that they can not keep the appointment, notify the local Red Cross Office, Bartlett Community Center, as soon as possible, so that additional appointments can be given.

Persons from out of town who have appointments for the blood bank may use their cars to drive to Olean for the appointment, according to an announcement made by. Olean War and Rationing- Board 255.3. Registrations for the February procurement may now be made by calling, the Red Cross CARD OF THAXKS Wishing- to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to all my friends and neighbors their kindness during my recent reavement. I Ethel McDowell. Steep for Jive minutes for full strength and flavor TEA.

Ltnglhint Motor Lift REDUCES WEAR 45 Extri driving milet in every pint I A PRICE Add ounci tllloni it I BOTTLI TMATI J2 GALLON! For Vour tmn bt whilt tnmrititint AT YOUR FAVORITE FOOD STORE A A A nrT-'FAU). X. Y. Mr. and Mrs.

H. M'iHard Ortlip, Nationally famous Artists, presenting four Art Programs at GKACB CHURCH of the, C. M. 109 S. (ith Friday and Saturday at 7:30 P.

31. and Sunday at 11 A. M. and 7:30 P. M.

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