The Daily Courier from Connellsville, Pennsylvania • Page 15

Bicentennial Expectations Wilt HAROLD H. MARTIN PHILADELPHIA (UPI) If the weather stays nice and the busses- keep rolling, businessmen hope to get by this July 4 weekend--but that's about the best they can do. "There's no secret the business isn't here," said Robert Jacob, president of the Philadelphia Hotel Association. "Early in the year the Wall Street Journal had a story that 45 million people were coming here," he said. "We feel those stories were very negative.

They hurt us." A shopkeeper who came to capitalize on the bicentennial said: "Since Easter I think I've been going down. The reason could be the scare over federal troops. It's not scaring the hoodlums away, it's scaring the people away." Mayor Frank Rizzo requested tederal troops to help control crowds and prevent possible violence from alleged radical groups who will hold a parade July 4, but not near the main Bicentennial activities. However, his request was turned down by the Justice Other problems include street vendors who stretch table to table along Independence Mall, hawking similar Bicentennial plates, glass and metal models of the Liberty Bell, copies of the Declaration of Independence, and even a plaster Philadelphia soft pretzel mounted on genuine wood. But penny watching tourists aren't exactly snapping up the vendors' wares.

"It's lousy," said blonde and tanned Barbara con Colin. "It'll be better nert week. July Fourth will be fantastic." she said, then paused. Time For Some Rest Doug Sattesford of Wilmington, Del, finds some shade under a tree in front of Independence Hall to rest his eyes after a day of drum beating for the Delaware Blues around the historical area in Philadelphia. (UPI) Hospitals Directory Connellsville Admitted to Connellsville State General Hospital were Mrs.

Anna Bieshada of 1331 Race Joyce Echard of 407 Rockridge Fred Shields of 707 N. Pittsburg Richard Irwin of 510 Rogers Mrs. Sally DeMarco of 1303 Buckeye Robert Bums of 126 Boyd Mrs. Elizabeth Upton of Dunbar, R. D.

1 and William Carter of 204 E. Fayette St. Discharged were Richard Irwin of 510 Rogers Mrs. Helen Duncan of Uniontown, Kenneth Tetil of 1008 Blair Mrs. Lenore Rolunson of Scottdale, Mark Miller of 1505 Isabella South Connellsville, Mrs.

Brenda Wallace of Duquesne, Michael Klocek of 331 N. Jefferson Elmer Thompson of Ohiopyle, R. D. 1, Mrs. Charlotte of Perryopolis, R.

D. 1 and Mrs. Francis Uhazie of Lemont Furnace, R. D. 1.

Uniontown Discharged from Uniontown hospital were Phyllis Beatty, Peter Conchillo, Bertha Cromwell, Mrs. Patricia Dearth and daughter, Mrs. Susan Dunlevy and son, Rhonda Fiffik, Dolores Greeley, Oscar Hugland, Mrs. Viola Hull and daughter, Betty Ice, Mrs. Georgia Kerr and son, Mrs.

Linda Maraney and daughter, James Miller, Betty Mitchell, Arthur Mojock, Elizabeth Morgan, Edward Mosley, Wilbur Savage, Hallie Scott, Richard Shaffer, Jessie Szerensci, Mabel Waggett, William Wagner, Raymond White, Ernest Yauger, Catherine Sholtz, Sandra Antrom, Katherine Winslow, Pat Baranovich and Robert Howard. Mount Pleasant Admitted to Frick Community Hospital wei Mrs. Myrtle Swank of Everson, Mrs. Josephine Sokol of Van Meter, Mrs. Gertrude Shaner of Scottdale, Mrs.

Evelyn McCune of Greensburg, R. D. 2, Mrs. Cora Ann Keener of Youngwood, Diana Greenawalt of Acme, Denise Cramer of Scottdale, Mrs. Janet Conner of Connellsville, Melissa Bair of Scottdale and John'R.

Hoffman of Yukon. Discharged were Mrs. Dorothy Ostrosky and daughter of Latrobe, R. D. 3, Miss Linda Bowman of Connellsville, R.

D. 2, Miss Leslie Widdowson of Connellsville, R. D. 2, Charles Scott Miller of Dawson, R. D.

1, Robin Cramer of Champion, R. D. 1, Lawrence Henry of Normalville, R.D. 1, David Craig Cula of Belle Vernon, Lonnie Miller of Dawson, R. D.

1, Richard Booth of Smithton, R. D. 1, Padrig Burke of Mount Pleasant, R. D. 5, Beverly Kunkle of New Stanton, April Lynn Srogoncik of Ruffsdale, Chris Ann McChesney of Crabtree, Linda Mae Lovis of 120 N.

Shupe Bernard Rhodes of Greensboro, N. David Cole of 818 W. Main James Michael Flynn of Dawson, R. D. 1, Michael Dubinshak of West Newton, Vernon Eutsey of Mount Pleasant, R.

D. 4, Donald Beckerleg of Mount Pleasant, R. D. 2, Antony Woodmancy of Connellsville, Gregory Triplett of Mount Pleasant, R. D.

5, Frank Meisner of 116 Yoder Mrs. Dolores Steich of Dunbar, R. D. 2, Mrs. Deborah Ann Laugherty of Connellsville, Marie Terry Gaal of Everson, Mrs.

Wanda Kuhns of Scottdale, R. D. 1, Mrs. Hazel Mates of 402 Pleasant Manor, Mrs. Edna Billheimer of Scottdale, Mrs.

Kathryn Bobbins of Connellsville and Michael Basinger of West Newton. BIRTHS The following babies were born Friday at Frick Community Hospital: A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Marhefka of 204 Loucks Ave. (rear), Scottdale at 3:12 p.m.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stafford of 217 E. Peach Connellsville, at 12:55 p.m. A daughter was born to Mr.

and Mrs. Jacob Lisbon of Tarrs, R. D. 3, at 12:45 p.m. Four Men Sentenced By ROBERT E.LIND Courier Editor Four Connellsville area men, including two former members of the Connellsville Police Force, were sentenced to jail by Judge Fred C.

Adams in Fayette County Court. Three of the men, former Connellsville officers Dale Richey and Raymond Martray and civilian Thomas Borris, were sentenced in connection with the robbery of Quindy Cipresse on April 28, 1972. The fourth man, Joseph Borris, brother of Thomas, was sentenced on a perjury charge growing out the trial of the other three men. Judge Adams sentenced Richey and T. Borris each to terms of six to 12 years for robbery and 2fe to five years for theft by unlawful taking.

The terms are to be served concurrently, that is at the same tune. The sentence on tne charge of criminal conspiracy on each man was suspended. They each are also to pay the cost of prosecution and to make restitution. The prison terms are to be served at the state diagnostic and classification center at Huntingdon. Martray, convicted of criminal conspiracy, was sentenced to one to two years in jail, fined $500 and ordered to pay the costs of prosecution and make restitution.

He is to remain free on bond pending appeal to the higher courts. J. Borris was sentenced to to seven years, fined $500 and ordered to pay the costs of prosecution on the charge of perjury. He will also serve his term at Huntingdon. Attorneys for the tour men indicated' they would appeal to the Pennsylvania Superior Court.

Judge Adams gave the attorneys for Richey, T. Borris and J. Borris until 10 a.m. Wednesday to post higher bond if the Superior Court will aliow the men to remain free on bond pending the appeals. Otherwise, they are to surrender themselves at that time to begin serving their sentences.

All have been free on bond by the Fayette County Court oending their sentencing. Today's six to 12 year prison sentence will be in addition to the five to 10 year sentence given T. Borris for the Sons of Italy burglary. IOOF Meets Today General Worth lodge of the IOOF will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. today at the Odd Fellows Temple on South Pittsburg Street.

Arrangements for the. annual picnic at East park in August will be discussed. Refreshments will be served. OJnurar SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1976 PAGE FIFTEEN "But I'm always saying that." Colnn's table is a block and a half from Independence Hall, and a litle less from the Liberty Bell. Roman Lukasiewicz is closer.

"I can eat," he said, but admitted things were not up to expectations. Shopkeepers speculated that at least food vendors would do well, selling hot dogs, soda and pretzels from their gleaming stainless steel carts along the mall. "Looka there," said one, pointing with his head to nearly a dozen other food vendors within 100 yards of him. He opened his cooler to show it full of unsold sodas. Martin Markowitz claims to have the biggest potbellied stove in the world in his showroom and he does have one about four feet high, plus a lot of other stoves, and fireplace screens.

His card reads, "The most unusual showroom in Philadelphia since 1890," and he has done business about that long in the narrow City Woman Hurt When Hit by Cor On Area Highway A Connellsville woman was slightly injured when struck by an auto on Rte. 119, near the Pines Motel at 9:45 p.m. Friday. State Police at Gaddis Crossroads station reported Mrs. Viola J.

Dillenger, 59, of 1409 Morrell Ave. was struck by a car operated by Dean A. Schell, 23, of Ligonier, as she was crossing Rte. 119 in an easterly direction. She was taken to Connellsville State General Hospital by Morrell volunteer firemen's ambulance where she was treated for left leg injury and released.

Car Hits Pole The driver of an automobile was charged with driving while under suspension after his car hit a utility pole near the intersection of South Pittsburg Street and South Street at 11:32 p.m. Friday, Connellsville police said. Ronald R. Kennedy, 17, of Dunbar, was traveling north on Pittsburg Street when his vehicle struck the pole. Officers quoted the driver as saying the accident occurred when he attempted to turn his wheel and it failed to respond.

Damage to the auto was estimated at $900. Kennedy was not injured. There were no injuries and damaged totaled $280 when an auto operated by Dominic A. Ciciretti, 17, of Connellsville, R. D.

1, stopped and then drifted back into a car operated by G. J. Koury, 31, of Connellsville, R. D. 1.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Rte. 119 and North Pittsburg Street Ext. at 11:25 p.m. Friday. Dunbar Township Acts Against Empty Structures Between 20 and 30 abandoned buildings in Dunbar Township must either be repaired or face demolition to remove them as fire hazards, according to recent action by township supervisors.

The decision came after a large group of township residents met with supervisors to voice complaints about the old, dilapidated, and abandoned structures that they charged constitute fire hazards. Fire recently broke out in one of those buildings, resulting in the two-hour discussion among the large group of citizens and township supervisors. Supervisors later said the township code enforcement officer, Frank Fabian, will examine each of the abandoned structures within the next few days. After that, owners of the abandoned buildings will be notified by mail to have the structures either repaired or razed within 30 days. Dawson Cleaning Streets, Grounds For Bicentennial Mayor Henry C.

Livingston has requested citizens of Dawson to clean up their properties. The borough truck will pick up rubbish on the second and fourth Wednesdays during July. Youth Corps boys are cleaning streets and edging grass along sidewalks. Weeds are also being cut along hillsides, and will be cut along the river. Curbs are being painted yellow in no parking spaces and at intersection.

Boy Scouts have been painting fire hydrants in the borough with red, white and blue for the Bicentennial. Church bells and fire sirens are to be sounded at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Several Treated At Hospital The following people were treated at Connellsville State General Hospital on Mrs. Connie Swink, 31, of 3014 W.

Crawford Ave. was treated at noon for injuries suffered in an auto accident at 9:05 a.m. near the intersection of Rte. 119 and Dunbar Ranch Rd. She reportedly injured her nght arm.

Robert Johnson, 34, of Normalville, R. suffered cuts on the leg while using an axe. He was treated at the hospital at 9:15 p.m. Luke Woolton, 4, son of George Woolton of New York, was treated at 9:25 p.m. also for cuts on the leg.

Robert Hall HI, 9, son of Ida Mae Hall of 121 S. Pittsburg was treated at 6:45 p.m. for cuts on the right foot after a one- way sign fell on it. Stephanie Gwynn, 3, daughter of Richard Gwynn of Dunbar, R. D.

1, suffered cuts on the right foot also and was treated at 7:40 p.m. Dennis Elcock, 8, son of Fred Elcock of 915 Isabella was treated at 5:20 p.m. for cuts on the scalp. Agency Removes Wordy Pamphlet From Circulation WASHINGTON (UPI) The Labor Department has decided to halt distribution of a farm safety pamphlet that aroused ridicule with such statements as "Be careful that you do not fall into the manure pits," Farmers complained that the pamphlet, "Safety with Beef Cattle," insulted their intelligence. The Labor Department said Friday it would quit distributing it and might revise the sections which touched off ridicule.

Purdue University specialists wrote the pamphlet and 59 other farm safety publications at a cost of $119,000 for the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Several Items Taken From Man's Auto While Parked at Mall Thieves stole $325 worth of items from a parked car owned by Ronald A. Keffer of 418 Painter Scottdale, while it was parked at Laurel Mall sometime between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Friday, according to State Police at Gaddis Crossroads station. Troopers said two sleeping bags, two speakers, several eight-track tapes and a quantity of plywood were taken.

Driver Arrested Gilbert Johnson, 25, of Normalville, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol when he was stopped on Rte. 711, north of Normalville, by troopers at 9 p.m. Friday. He was arraigned by Obituaries DAVIDS. LOWRY DavidS.

Lowry, 69, of Vanderbilt, R. D. 1, died Friday at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Sept. 22,1906 in Stewart Township, he was a son of the late Frank and Margaret Stull Lowry.

He was a retired owner of the D. L. Auto Repair shop located on Rte. 119. Surviving are his wife, Irene Beck Lowry; one son, Paul of Richland, eight daughters, Mrs.

Michael (Mabel) Lapella of Cherry Hill, N. Mrs. George (Katherine) Glad of Brownsville, Mrs. Joseph (Viola) Wuerth of Miami, Mrs. Bryce (Nellie) James and Mrs.

Charles (Shelby) Shrock of Dunbar, Mrs. James (Margaret) Goymert of San Antonio, Mrs. Jack (Sylvia) Robaugh of South Connellsville and Mrs. Elmer (Violet) Ferguson of Denver, 29 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Lowry of Ohiopyle and Solon Lowry Mrs. Theodore May Newton.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Etta P. Lowry, and by two brothers, Fred Lowry and Ira Lowry. JOHN E.HENRY John E. Henry, 64, of Connellsville, R. D.

2 (Moyer), died Friday in the West Virginia University Medical Center in Morgantown, W. Va. Born May 26, 1912 in Greensburg, he was the son of the late Edward I. and Sarah M. Losier Henry.

He was a resident of Bullskin Township for 30 years. A retired employe of Anchor Hocking he was a member of GBBA Branch 8 and of the Church of the Brethren of Connellsville. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Edna Blaney Henry; a son, John E. of Connellsville, R. D.

a stepson, Alex R. Blaney of Connellsville; a daughter, Mrs. Debra Crowser of Laurel, eight grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Laura E. Fox of Verona; Mrs.

Elsie M. Porter of Connellsville, Mrs. Stella I. Clark of Montgomery, Mrs. Sarah Scarbrough of Seward, and a half-sister, Mrs.

Elizabeth Kain of Greensburg. He was predeceased by a son, William R. in 1971; a grandson, Jason Crowser, and by two brothers, Joseph and Harry. HARRY M.SCHEBLEY Harry M. Schibley, 92, of 217 N.

Arch died at 4:30 p.m. Friday Connellsville State General Hospital. Born Oct. 13, 1883, in Connellsville, a son of the late Christopher and Jennie Schibley, he was a retired Connellsville police officer of 26 years service. He retired in 1949.

He was a member of the New Haven Hose a life member of FOP Lafayette Lodge 55, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the oldest surviving member of the police department and fire company. Surviving are a son, Harry D. Schibley of Oregon, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Martha Shives of Connellsville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Cope Schibley in 1957 and by two brothers, Carl and Allen.

ANSON C. COUGHANOUR Anson C. Coughanour, 85, of Jacobs Creek, died Friday morning in Frick Community Hospital in Mount Pleasant. He was born Aug. 14, 1890, in Van Meter, a son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth Forsythe Coughanour.

He was a retired coal miner and member of the Baptist Church of Jacobs Creek. He is survived by his wife, Goldie (Johnston) Coughanour; two sons, Howard of Wayne, and Elmer of Magistrate Grant Nicholson and released sterling HeightS) Mich three daugnters on his recognizance. Mrs. Pearl Hemphill of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Troopers also reported arresting a 16- Betty of Monessen a Ruth year-old girl on charges of possession and of West mnin 15 grandchildren consumption of alcoholic beverages while walking along L.R.

26059, near Rogers Mill at 5:55 p.m. Fnday. Fire Destroys Shed Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large shed in a wooded area between Sansom Street and Greenwood Blvd. shortly before 6:45 a.m. today.

Connellsville firemen said the shed was virtually destroyed by the time they arrived on the scene. Owner of the shed was not known, firemen said, and no damage estimate was made. two greatgrandchildren, and two brothers, David and John of Scottdale. GLADYSTULL Gladys Tull, 68, of West Newton, died Friday, July 2, 1976, in Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was bom Nov.

18,1907, in London, England, a daughter of the late George and Frances Stevenson Tull. She was member of Christ Lutheran Church in West Newton and was member of the Eastern Star. She worked as a florist. Surviving are one sister, Evelyn full of West Newton and one nephew. street in Philadelphia's historic area.

"People who are in the center of town who are not in the Bicentennial business are losing business because buyers anticipate big crowds and they don't come," he said, blaming the media for over estimating the number of visitors. He said he had taken on some Bicentennial goods to try and offset losses on his regular business, "But it hasn't done it." Almost all store owners cite the troop scare and advance publicity about big crowds as two reasons why business is off. Allen Hornstein, director of tourism of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, said: "We've had several people come into the bureau. They've been staying in Lancaster or AUentown and coming here for a day trip. They just assume there're no rooms.

But we've got rooms, even for the Fourth." The June 21 edition of Travel Trade headlines, "Bicentennial Publicity Shot is Heard in Empty Hotel Rooms" over a- story saying Washington was down 12.7 per cent in hotel bookings in the first two weeks of June, Boston was down 2-3 per cent in May, with Philadelphia and New' York up, but not to the extent expected. "It's not bad, we're not crying about it," said Milton Hurwitz of Franklin Motor Lodge near the city center. "Our hotel business is not as good as we expected it to lie. "We've had more than the normal amount of cancellations for that time (July Fourth)." But not all merchats are hurting. "We've been very busy," said Mort Packman who runs the Old Curiosity Shop of Philadelphia.

"We've had a lot of people from Australia and England, England particularly." Packman's bicentennial merchandise is limited. He will sell you a ticket to the first official Bicentennial event a flourescent green ticket to the moving of the Liberty Bell Jan. 1,1976 for $1.00, or a flattened penny with "God Bless America" stamped on it. His better sellers are mementos from the 1876 centennial and the 1926 Sesquicentennial expositions in Philadelphia. Elias "Bud" Butler of Bailey, Banks 4 Biddle, fine jewelers, also said, "Business is going very well." Some of his best sellers are a pewter, tray with an engraving of the Declaration of Independence for $60 and the official Freedom Bell, which looks much like an old towncrier's bell, in greyish alloy for $19.76 or solid bronze for $50.

"We're selling hundreds of those," he said. Also doing "very well" are silverplated trays with a photoengraving of Independence Hall for $39.95, and replicas of inkstands used in signing the Declaration of Independence. They come in two versions, pewter at $250 and sterling silver at $975. Trinity, Christ UMC Combine Services SCOTTDALE--Trinity and Christ United Methodist churches will hold a combined Bicentennial service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

The service will include special anthems sung by both choirs and will also feature a brass quintet selection. The Rev. Ralph G. Shipley of Trinity will be liturgist and the Rev. Edward E.

Donner of Christ Church will present a sermon entitled "In God We Trust." The two churches will also hold a combined communion service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 11. Funeral Notice BROOKS-Friends of Mrs Ella Brooks of Connellsvllle, R.D 2 (Pleasant Hills) who died Friday, July 2, 1976. will be received after 7 loday In Brooks Funeral Home at 111 Green I Connellsvllle, until 2 Sunday the hour of service In the funeral home with the Rev John Woods and the Rev Robert Blank officiating. Interment will be In Normalville Cemetery.

COUGHANO'UR- Friends of Angon C. Coughanour of Jacobs Creek who died Friday, July 2, 1876, will be received In the Bar- thelf Funeral Home. Second Street, Smithton, after? today and from noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9pm Sunday The service will be held at 11 a Monday In the Jacobs Creek Baptist with the Rev. Herbert Peterson officiating Burial In Olive Branch Cemetery.

HENRY Friends of John Henry of Con- nellsvllle, 2, who died Friday, July 2,1978, are being received at the Brooks Funeral Home, Inc ill Green after 2 p.m Sunday. Services wUl be held In the funeral home at 1:30 p.m Tuesday with the Rev Chester Fisher In charge Burial at Green Ridge Memorial Park LOWRY Friends of David S. Lowry of Vanderbilt, D. 1. who died Friday, July 2.

Itflt will be received after 7 today, until Monday, in the Brooks Funeral Home, Inc ill Green St. Services will be held at l.SO p.m Monday In the funeral home with the Rev. Wahl Pfelfer officiating Burial will be In Green Ridge Memorial Park. SCHIBLEY-Friends of Harry M. Schibley of 217 Arch 9t, who died Friday, July 2.

are being received at the Brooks Funeral Home, Ill E. Green from noon to4 m. and 7 9 Sunday and Monday Funeral services will be held at 10-30 a Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev H. Wahl Pfelfer In charge Burial at Green Ridge Memorial Park. TULL-Frlends of Gladys TuU of Newton, who died Friday, July 2, 1978.

wtU be received from 2 to4 and 7 to9 p.m Sunday and Monday In J. William McCauley Funeral Home, West Newton Service will be held In the funeral home at a Tuesday with the Rev. Edwin T. Cochran officiating Interment will be in the West Newton Cemetery. WHITEHEAD-Filends of Adam WhlUhekd of sit Prospect Connellsvllle, who died Thursday, July 1, 1978, wUl be received after 7:50 today and until 11 a.m.

Tuesday In the Paul Fink Home, 418 N. PltUburf Connellsvllle The Rev. Merle Bloom will conduct the service at 11 a.m Tueiday. Interment will be In Green Ridge Memorial Park.