The Daily Courier from Connellsville, Pennsylvania • Page 1

OL. 44. NO. 16. CONNELLS7HXE.

PA, FHTOAT EVENING, NOVEMBER 30, 1945. PAGES NINE TO SIXTEEN. Clear Mystery About Soldier Found Along Road Special to Courtar. SCOTTDALE, Nov. 30.

A visit to Frick Memorial Hospital Mount Pleasant, Thursday by his mother partially cleared up the mysterious finding of Henry Thomas Knight, 21 years old, Perryopolis, R. D. 1, on the Smithton road at 2:05 o'clock Thursday morning. She said he had been subject to such attacks since he had been from the Army. dischargee Knight, who "was wearing an Army uniform but had no discharge or furlough papers on his person, was picked up lying along the road.

was taken to the office of a local physician, who askec that he be sent to the police station. The police officer called in another physician, who ordered him sent to the hospital after i1 was found the man was unconscious. He had partially regained consciousness Thursday night Scars showed that he had wounds in the shoulder tnd knee, and had evidently seen service overseas. The attending physician ha: luggested that he be sent to Aspinwall if arrangements can be made. DtMcratic Women Elect Officers Special lo Courier.

SCOTTDALE, Nov. Woman's Democratic Club of Everson held its meeting at the home of Mrs. Ada Nawrocki. Mrs. Pauline Cruse, who had been on the sick list, was able to be present.

Befreshments were served. Officers elected are as follows: President, -Ada Nawrocki; vice- i Mrs. Helen E. Skonezncy; secretary, Mrs. Mary Somerfield; sick committee, Mrs.

Christine Bambrey anil Mrs. Sophia Sikon. The club will have a Christmas party and gift exchange at the home of Mrs. Mary Somerfleld in Painter street on December 8. WAC Homeward Bound From Manila Special to Courier.

MOUNT PLEASANT, 'Nov. 30. --Private First Class Theda C. Sickard, a member.of the WAC detachment of the Far East Company, has sailed from Manila with the largest contingent of WACs to leave the Pacific. She is on the Lurline.

Private Firstv Class Wickard is a daughter of Hoy Wickard of 159 Liberty street, Duncan Plan. Vets to Hear Of Progress On NewHornePlans Special to Courier. MOUNT PLEASANT, Nov. 30 --An important meeting of th Bunton and Malek Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be helc Sunday afternoon at the Pos home. At that time new members ar urged to attend as they will given then- obligation in a body Commander Frank Brush will give a report on the new 'Veter ans Home that is to be erected a the Sniveler plan of lots in Vim street, recently purchased by thi post.

A lunch will be served after the meeting. East Huutiugdou Seniors to Present Play December 13 Special to The Courier. SCOTTDALE, Nov. 30. The Senior Class of the East Huntingdon Township.

High School wil present its annual play "The Bargain Wife," in the school auditorium at 8 o'clock Thursday, December 13. The cast has been rehearsing under the direction of Mary Elizabeth Wentsler of the faculty Miss Wentsler successfully coached -the senior play last year. Music before the program and the numbers to be presented between, the acts are under the direction oi Wilda Hyatt, music supervisor The construction of scenery is under the direction of Lyle Stoner of the vocational woodworking shop. A matinee will be given in the forenoon of the same date for biigh school students and the elementary students at the Alverton school. Legion Auxiliary To Have Christmas Party Tuesday MOUNT PLEASANT, Nov.

30; Che James E. Zundell Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will lold its regular meeting at the Legion home Tuesday night. The annual Christmas party will be at that time and each mem- er is asked to bring a gift for the Santa Claus distribution. Gifts will also be distributed to the sister sweethearts. Sere.

Simon Home. MOUNT PLEASANT, Nov. 30. --First Sergeant Bennett Simon has returned to his home here after being honorably discharged from the Army, in which he spent three years and eight months. Of this tune 28 months was spent in the European theater of wnr.

Child Lacerates Hand. MOUNT. PLEASANT, Nov. 30. --Kenneth Loomis, five-year-old son of Mr.

and Mrs. George Loomis of Acme, suffered laceration of che left hand Tuesday while he was playing with a paring knife. FOR SALE SMALL BABY GRAND PIANO Brown mahogany case. Like new. Call Friday or Saturday Evening, 7 to 9, November 29th and 30th.

139 Snyder Street, City Wo Discrepancy In South Union Vote UNIONTOWN, Nov. 30. In the re-canvass of the vote for tax collector in South Union township, not a single discrepancy was discovered and Raymond J. Hansel, incumbent, was declared by 21 votes over Tony Pushkarich. In the presence of President Judge W.

Russell Carr, the machines were opened in the county warehouse. The figures were identical with those recorded on the official return sheets. In the township, hundreds of men and women had not voted for either of the candidates and this gave rise to errors in transferring the totals from the machines to the official returns from which the official count was tabulated. Laymen's Speaker DR. F.

L. SHAFFER Dr. Frank L. Shaffer, director of evangelism for the West Virginia Conference, will be the principal speaker at the mass meeting, of McKeesport District Methodist laymen at Asbury Methodist Church at Uniontown Sunday. Firemen Get Three Calls In Single Day Nov.

were called out three tunes Thursday. The first call came at 12:30 o'clock in the morning to home of George C. Hazen, 1101 Loucks avenue, when a slocked off flue ignited from some sparks that had fallen in and smouldered until that time. Little damage was done. The next call was to the Prav- ick home at Hawkeye at 10 o'clock in the morning when the attic caught fire from a chimney.

The flames were extinguished when the firemen arrived. The third call was to" the home of Norman Lyon at Mud school where a fire under the front porch hreatened the house. It was extinguished without much damage. Missionary Society Has Christmas Party MOUNT PLEASANT, Nov. 30.

--The Christmas party of "the Mis- jsionary the First Baptist Church was held Thursday night at the home oi Mrs. Gordon W. Whitney of 230 South Church street. Baptist Missions in the Congo were discussed. Gift boxes were opened at the close of the program.

A social hour was held. VEGETABLES The finest selection of Vegetables, such as Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Fresh Peas or Beans, Pascal Celery or Hearts, Hot House Leaf Lettuce, Hot House Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Beets, Carrots, Turnips, Parsnips, Radishes, Green Onions and Parsley. A FULL LINE OF FANCY FBUITS, ALSO DATES, AND A VABIETY OF NUTS Fancy Fruit Baskets Sent Anywhere in the United States. CONNELLSVILLE FRUIT MKT. Phone 106 136 N.

Pittsburg Street PAROLE GRANTED JOHN DUBOY, WILL BEGIN NEW TERM UNIONTOWN, Nov. iuted-leader'of one of the most gangs in Fayette. coun- y's history, John Duboy, sent- nced in 1930 to a long term in iVestern Penitentiaryj has been ranted a parole, effective next anuary so he can begin a nc This communication was eived by District Attorney H. Cottom from the secretary the parole board. The Duboy gang cut a wide wath of crime-in Fayette county, roke jail and was involved in gun battle near Uniontown in vhich a State trooper and a Negro killer were slain.

Other members of the organization have been granted clem- ncy. How much longer John as to serve was not determined. James Burns, who was sent- nced October 9, 1943, to a term two to 10 years, for the rob- ery of Mrs. W. E.

Dudley at Un- ontown, is seeking a parole. His earing has been set for Decem- er 3. Burns was convicted, ot stealing a ham, flour, tomatoes and groceries to the value of $15. Margie Burns, alias Margie Allen, a co-defendant, was acquitted Discharged Everson V.f.W. Auxiliary Makes Gash Donations SCOTTDALE, Nov.

Ladies Auxiliary to the Hamilton- Maloy Post, F. of Everson, held its regular meeting Monday! evening in ihe post home. Missj Mary O'Hara, president, was in charge. The auxiliary bought a $100 Victory Bond. It also gave a $50 donation to orphans home of the V.

F. W. National Home in Eaton Rapids, Mich. A donation for the Christmas cheer boxes the Aspinwall Hospital was approved. Mrs.

Myers, welfare chairman, gave -a good, report of her work, Miss Essie Hill, and Mrs. Elsib Guest, secretary, also made reports. The auxiliary will have a Christmas party and gift exchange on December 10. Mrs. Helen LaVelle won the door prize.

The auxiliary will attend a Fayette County Council meeting to be held December 7 in Connellsville, members are asked to attend. At the close of the meeting, lunch was served. The committee in charge included Mrs. John O'Brien, chairman, Mrs. Catherine Luczki, Mrs.

Jennie Jeffries, Mrs. Helen Glowacki, Mrs. Josephine Napili, Mrs. Betty Toth and Mrs. Nebresy, Games played and prizes awarded to Mrs.

Catherine Luczki and Mrs. Mary Shimshock. Refund After Two Tears. INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. Elliott of Indianapolis is a confirmed admirer of the OPA's efficiency.

He recently received a check for $1.10 from a hotel in Boston, with a note explaining that the OPA had discovered an overcharge and ordered it refunded. Elliott stayed at that hotel two years ago. Chaplain McGeoeh Will Speak Sunday At First U. P. Church Chaplain Wallace G.

McGeoeh, on terminal leave from the armed 'orces and who arrived November 1 at New York harbor 27 "days after leaving Calcutta, India, will speak at the First United Presby- erian Church, corner of South Pittsburg.street and Morton avenue, at 11 o'clock Sunday morn- ng. Chaplain McGeoeh, candidate for the pulpit, entered the Army' October 27, 1942, and spent two years overseas with units in India and Burma. From Bangalore in South India, he took 12 air flights to Columbo, Ceylon, where he held service for an ATC unit Part of his work at Bangalore included a weekly broadcast over the armed forces radio station, entitled "The Little Brown Church of the Air." Besides the American troops, listeners included English, Anglo-Indian and Indian military and civilian personnel. "Foreign lands may have some attractions but the-re are no spots which can compare to the U. S.

says the chaplain. SGT. E. E. JOHNSON Sergeant Eugene E.

Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of 1212 South Pittsburg street, has-been honorably discharged from the armed forces after serving two years overseas. He was -inducted about--three years ago. He wears a Purple Heart having been wounded three times.

-lOTst Borne Division, he been awarded four. Bronze 'Good Conduct Mes. dal, Combat Infantryman. Badge, Unit Citation with an Oak Leaf Cluster, a Presidential Unit Citation with an Oak Leaf Cluster, Croix de guerre and Parachute Wings. His first jump in.

combat was on D-Day over Normandy, dropping behind the enemy lines. Eugene was formerly employed by Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation at South Connellsville. Elks to Hold Joint Memorial Service Sunday Nov. memorial-" services of the Scottdale and Pleasant B. P.

O. Elks, will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Strand Theatre. An appropriate program has been arranged for the occasion. Officers of the Mount Pleasant lodge will be in charge. Nov.

reported missing in action on April 13, 1944, Staff Sergeant Albert P. Krizner; 21-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Krizne.r, 49 Lebanon avenue, has been reported -by the War Department as killed on that day. The accident occurred on his llth combat mission over Germany, while serving as a tail- gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress of the Eighth Air Force.

Only two members of the crew escaped. Among Sergeant 'Krizner's decorations -were the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. A graduate of South Union Township High School in the Class of 1941, he was a star athlete, participating in basketball and baseball. Honorably Discharged. In add jtion 'to his parents, he is MOUNT PLEASANT, Nov.

30. surv i by four sisters and seven James Martin has received brothers: Mrs. Joseph Marcinko an honorable discharge from the -Army. He has spent four years and eight months in the service, 42 months of which were overseas in the Pacific zone. METHODIST LAYMEN WILL; MEEf SUNDAY, UNIQNTOWN A -mass meeting -of McKeespqrt District Methodist laymen.wilL.be held in- ffie -Methodist Church at Uniohtown in the -denomination's Crusade gram.

The speaker will; be Dr. Frank L. Shaffer, director of evangelism tor the Jfest Virginia Conference The Methodist.Church.inaugur ated its; five-year program in thi United to carry of 'the church" and make objectives the Crusade: possible. In.tins year of "the is being placed oh 'featurecr-speaker the mass meeting, has. Been relieved from all' "duties 'time ism.

superhi- tendeht'he is one of "100" Methodis men chosen to attend 1 'conference, under the'direction'o: Dr. In addition to Dr. ShaSer, will of whom will' emphasize some phase of the part Methodist men are to play in helping the The panel of speakers will include W. G. Davis, superintendent of schools, Connellsville; C.

Shaffer, assistant superintended of schools, Somerset county; Lester Hillegass, McKeesport; Leon Ford, Meyersdale; George Morrell, Belle Vernon, and Lee Clark, McKeesport. Speaking for the ministers will be Hev. 3 L. Carraway, recently returned from a tour of duty as Army chaplain fa overseas duty A male chorus of 40 voices wiU sing. Educator Wiil Speak December 9 In lit Pleasant MOUNT- PLE.ASAl?T,-Nov..-30.

C. teachers' insti-. tute; lecturer; Sunday school writer, educator-and ,.13 year's president, of will be-the speaker at the. ChurcKSf the Brethren: at 7:45 The-appearance of Dr. FJlis is sponsorij, "Blue Sun-: His subject will be "The Biggest Job of the Postwar World." Birth Announced.

MOUNT PLEASANT; Nov. 30. --Mr. Zigmunt Preven- sik' of Youngwood announce birth- of a son at 4:15 Thursday morning at "Frick Memorial Hospital. TIRES RECAPPED Grade Camelback SpTssbn Crawford at 1st Street COUNTY AIRMAN REPORTED DEAD Setting Wins Compliments.

SCOTTDALE, The "Rotary Club, which sponsored the Farmers Night at the Armory, has received many comments concerning the The decorations were made possible through the courtesy of the Scottdale American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. The amplifying, was also supplied, courtesy of the American Legion Post. At Great Lakes Station. MOUNT PLEASANT, Nov. 30.

--Glenn A. Harrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A.

Harrison of South Church street, is stationed at Great Lakes, with the U. S. Navy. Attorney Carson Talks. SCOTTDALE, Nov.

Carson, Greensburg attorney, was the speaker at the Rotary Club Monday evening. He talked on the question of compulsory military training. Mrs. Stephen Havanec, Mrs. George Smorado, 'of Uniontown; Mrs.

Edward Miller, Marianna; Andrew, Stephen and Frank Krizner, of Cleveland; John and William Krizner, Uniontown; Joseph Krizner, McKeesport, and Anthony Krizner, pharmacist's mate third class, stationed at San Bernardino, Cal. Visltine in New York. MOUNT PLEASANT, Nov. 30. --Miss Ohma Harman of South Church street is the guest of her jrother-in-law and sister, Mr.

and Mrs. Robert C. Schott of Great Neck. Long Island, N. Y.

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