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1959 2 Sections--16 Pages 6 Cents Copy Lawrence Says Flood Control 4 Must' Ex-Bucks Minister's Rites Set The fureral of Rev. William H. VanToor, a former Bucks coun- tian who died at his home in Philadelphia at the age of 98 years, last will be held Friday mormag at 11 ajn. Mr. Van Tocr.

widely known clergyman, studied at the old English ami Classical Seminary in and at one time was pastor of the Hflltown Baptist Church. The funeral will be held from the John P. Gallagher Son Funeral Home, 2152 N. Broad Philadelphia, with burial in the Hacboro Cemecery- Mr. VanToor was the last member of the class of seven that was taught by Dr.

Russell H. Conwell at the founding of Temple College, now Temple University. Mr. Van Toor once told an interviewer. "I can remember those classes with Dr.

Con- welL He led the handful of us to the thresholds of truth and goodness, though we had no textbooks and no modern educational gadgetry. "The teacher was more a wise friend man an indoctrinating disciplinarian. He followed cur lives with interest even after we left his college." Mr. an Toor. who came to this country from Holland in 1867.

got a farm job near SeUersvflle. He was paid in board and clothes. "The difficulty was," he said, "that got fittle of either. My attic was so open to the sky that I could, see the stars. snowed a fine rug of white crystals spread on the floor." He worked and saved toward his education and after complet- en Page Two--MINISTER'S Lewis Seeks 3d Hits GOP Candidates Industry Is Shv Of Danger "It just dou'i make to jeopardize the potential supremacy of the Republican Party in Bucks in order to hang onto an outmoded tradition." ASHIXGTON Gov.

Republican County Minorkv Commissioner Thomas R. Lewis, of Perkasie. declar- David Lawrence told r- esterday. He was speaking about candidacv for a Uiird term In Perkasie Murder Charge Man Stole $120 A Doylestown Inn dishwasher who is charged with stealing $120 from the hotel's receipts was apprehended yesterday in Philadelphia by metropolitan and Doylestown Borough Police. Police Chief Felix R.

Gowen said Ralph Jackson, 50, of 1033 South will be turned over today by Philadelphia police and charged with larceny. Doylestown Police SgL George Harton is investigating the crime which is alleged to have occurred before Tuesday about 11 p.m., missing when $120 was found front the hotel's funds. Gowan said Jackscu a washer was reported missing HATS, HATS HATS all of the Easter variety and the products of a recent- class in hot- making held for women of the Warrington area. Wearing hats they made, holding hats they made and some that other women of the class made are (left to right): Mrs. Frederick Holdan, president of Warrington Junior Women's Club, which held the fashion show, fashion contest and hat show at the Community Building last night; Mrs.

Francis Doyle, and Mrs. Robert Wieland, chairman of the recent 25th anniversary tea which sparked the celebration this year of 25 years of growth of the club. (Daily Intelligencer Photo). Defense Files Mistrial Appeal 2 Kravitz Jurors Claim Tipstaff Discussed Case tion as that NORRISTOWN, Pa. (UPI) i pressure or prejudice were exert-, trial should be granted Mrs.

Kra- Kretschmer's Sketch Produces Many New Leads Police are investigating 30 new leads picked up yesterday after publication of a composite sketch of the suspect sought in the Feb. 13. slaying of Mrs. Mabel Kretschmar of Perkasie. State Police Sgt.

John H. 1 Mitchell, who is heading the in-h vestigauon, said telephone calls; were received from individuals and police departments from! Montgomery County to Allentown. Each tip mentioned a person! who "resembled" the drawn by a Courier-Times artist Tuesday from descriptions given by witnesses who are believed to have seen the attacker. Nine more suspects were interrogated and released, bringing the number of possible suspects questioned to about 120. One youth, whom police called "a dead ringer for the drawing," was picked up in Bethlehem.

Others questioned were from McCartney Moves Into State Post HARRISBURG UPI--Frank McCartney. Lansford, was sworn in as state police commissioner Wednesday and pledged to the 1,900 men in his command to fulfill "the duties of this of Gee plain why it should now. wifh hnnnr nnH HiirniHr Affidavits hy two jurors charging jed. that a tipstaff joined discussions I District Attorney Bernard snou i(i on the guilt or innocence of tbei Jose prosecuted the case, I 0 I I defendant were studied today byj jvitz, and 23 reasons why i declined to comment. of judgment.

Hunsicker said in bis affidavit Quakertown and the vBle-Perkasie area. Police have four witnesses who believe they can identify the man with the "country-boy" walk who fatally beat and robbed Mrs. Kretschmar while she was on her way to charch. One of the witnesses is a 16- year-old girl who was attacked in a central Perkasie alley by a man answering the same descrip- given for Mrs. assailant.

Others are motorists who saw a young man near the scene of the crime Judge William F. Dannehower in! All agree that the attacker for which he will ile with the board of couniy elec- ions next week. Lew-is was not endorsed by the couniy organization at the "screening meeting" ast Saturday in Wnghtstown. The organization endorsed Atty. John Justus Bodley.

of Doyles- own, and Edwin B. Boyer. of Levittown for the commissioner primary nominations. Within 24 hours after the GOP icreening committee turned thumbs down on the nomination of Lewis for a third term, a movement was started on a county-wide basis for his nomination over the objections of the county Republican organization. Never 3 Terms Before "The Republican county committee qualified its action on precedence," declared Commissioner Lewis yesterday.

In a press release from his office. Commissioner Lewis pointed out that never in the history of Bucks county has the Republican organization supported an aspirant for more than two terms as commissioner, but went on to ex- vania's congressional delegation today thai the state has "nr choice" but to get all the irrune 35 diate flood relief possible. nous get all the flood pro with honor and dignity. The oath of office was administered in the governor's capitol hill reception room by Judge James J. McGready of Carbon County.

Well- wishers jammed the reception room as McCartney was sworn into the $20,000 a year job. Among the spectators were his wife and five children, Gov. David L. Lawrence, and members of the governor's cabinet and state legislators. Lewis completes his seconc term this year, first term be ing served as one "oi two major ity commissioners and the term now ending, as the minor Ity member of the board.

"The divisive elements tha separate the two schools thought are quite apparent," de dared Commissioner Lewis. "The strict adherence limit is qualified to a two-term solely on the theory that political organizations live, prosper and expand in the a statement to all state police stations in Pennsylvania in which he told his men that be expected them to "uphold the honor of the force in your every action." the mistrial appeal of Mrs. Ethel presented by O'Heyjthat "tipstaff Evans held num-jwore a red plaid jacket and ski to by and The blonde defendant, 45, was yersford. icrous conversations about 3 i build, and walked with a long i sonvflle and Mrs. Eathryn Adams case with men in the dormitory "country-bov" stride.

Police be- McCartnev said. "It is my plan to visit every troop and substation and personally meet with you," convicted in December of second degree murder in the mystery slaying of her husband. Max. 48, a wealthy realty dealer at their home in suburban Wynne wood; last July 4. Both affidavits identified the tipstaff as court employe Robert dish- Evans.

The sensational introduction of! which I he dis-j 1 6 from footprints at the They followed O'Hey's filing 45 cuss testimony frequently' sc euthat flaws his left foot; reasons last Monday why a UC OU wn en walking. with the other Tfc TT Rotary Hears about 11 a.m. Tuesday by the hotel management. He was apprehended yesterday in Philadelphia by Sgt. Harton and Philadelphia police.

He is now in the custody of Philadelphia police and win be brought to Doylestown today. His affidavit said "early in the trial I complained to the fore-j lady, Mrs. Weber, that the men 30-60 the jurors' affidavits The activities of the music de-, were trying to brainwash my thinking and I also told her enr Mr. Evans bad been frequently' wee Pa. tUPP -59, convicted last of Main Line William L.

OHey filed for a'School were outlined last night i new trial on the basis of newly at tte meetiBg sirs. Adams' discovered evidence. lestown aub "Evans frequently Judge Dannehower said the Mover, junior Rotarian 015510115 fidavits would be studied and month' others. otw. burglaries which earned him the i nickname of "bandana bandit." said thati was sentenced to 30 to 60 years Gowan said Jackson will be that some "jurors and tipstaves charged with larceny.

The be brought before the court. The juri questioned to He pointed out that there are! "I in at the end to a sec- an said. if any I Continueo on Page KRAVITZ Wrightstown Residents Explore Zoning degree verdict because ing the marching band, performing mainly at football games; the concert band which wOl be participating in a number of concerts this spring; and the swing band, which furnishes the music for most of the school dances, i There is also an orchestra which will present a program entered into tin prison Wednesday by judge withj Gerber. The jurist imposed the sentence after defense counsel, Hubert D. YoOin.

advised the court Sliva it is jhad agreed not 1 trial motion. to file a new Newspaper Boy Is Killed, Rum Into Path Of Auto Jonathan Dunn and Dr. Jacob'in May. la addition to the instru-j While helping his mother de-, Lansdale. who was pronounced In an effort to inform residents and property owner of Wrightstown Township on the subject of zoning and planning, the Wrightstown Chapter of the Bucks Townships League held a public meet- nig on Tuesday night in the new- ry completed Elementary School, jlation restricting freedom of instrumental groups and Harold, Babbin, vrho were the principal speakers, stressed the advantages of "cooperation among the people and supervisors to prevent nuisance situations from develop- mental groups there are two vo-i liver a paper route oo Wednesday cal groups, the Girls' Chorus andl afternoon near Hatfield, a 4-year the Boys' Club.

These or-; eld former Quakertown boy was ganizations mU also participate killed when he ran into the path in several programs this spring. of an automobile. ing as opposed to enforced legis-j "Waiter Harvie is director of, He was dead on arrival at the North Penn Hospital, Lansdale. According to Batfield Township Police Chief Harold Graham, the boy ran from in front of his 2 Injured In Accidents Two persons slighly injured yesterday in two automobile accidents in Central Bucks county. Gorman Hamilton, 19, of Ne- sbaminy ave.

Xeshaminy, was treated at the Doylestown Hospital for lacerations of the scalp after his automobile overturned at the inersection of Lower (State and Street roads in Warrington township in front of the Morrissey quarries. State Police of the Doylestown sub-station said that Hamilton's car overturned at the intersection. The other accident occurred yesterday afternoon about 4 P.M. at the intersection of Routes 113 and 313 when cars driven bv John Campbell, 63. of 134 Oakdale Norristown.

and Ralph 40 of ffn6 s. llth Quakertown collided. State Police said that Campbell sustained lacerations of the face and forehead but was not hospi- tory as represented in salaries for Conrmued on Page Two--LEWIS Bucks Court Convicts 2 Hartman McFarlane, 36, of Ox ford Valley Road, Yardley, a lab orer, was convicted ID Bucks county criminal court yesterday on a charge of drunken driving President Judge Edward Biester sentenced McFarlane to pay a fine of $200 and costs amounting to $103.90 and to serve a sentence of one month to one year in the Bucks County Prison Lewis B. Shackleton, 48. of 27 Benson Lacey Park, was con victed yesterday on charges oi indecent assault and tending to corrupt the morals of a 4-year-oI( child.

The jury acquitted Shackle ton on a charge of assault and battery with intent to ravish Judge Louis Rubin sentencec Shackleton to pay a fine of $250 and costs and serve six to 23 months in the Bucks County Pris on. lection we can afford and must get it now," Lawrence said. Armed with pictures and of areas bard hit hy floods, the Pennsylvania governor said at conference with the delegation the $14.224,000 earmarked by the federal government for floor work in his state was the "mini mum amount needed." "In my frank opinion, do more to cut the losses from loods in our state," Lawrenct told Pennsylvania's 30 congress men and two U.S. senators. "1 am convinced that new industry will not come into a community constantly vulnerable to flooding.

is equally evident that established industries are not going to subject themselves indefinitely to heavy losses from recurring floods-. "I am here to urge that you do everything in your power to make the federal government aware of what we need in Pennsylvania in the wav of flood control." State "Not Begging" Lawrence emphasized a Pennsylvania has not "come begging to the federal nor was "unwilling to do its own work." He pointed out that Pennsylvania has completed $16.729,000 in flood control projects since 1950 and has another $13,905,000 proposed. He also said he would request $6.076,000 from the Legislature in flood control work for the 1959-61 biennium. "Surely this is clear-cut evidence 7f the importance the Commonwealth attaches to flood control Lawrence said. "With concentrated and determined effort, we must make certain that the federal program is speeded up and enlarged for the safety and well-being of Pennsylvania and for hundreds of thousands of its citizens.

Lawrence said he believed President Eisenhower had not asked for enough funds for Pennsylvania, particularly the proposed Allegheny Reservoir near Kinzua and the planned reservoir on the Shenango River near Sharpsvflle. He said the Shenango Ccnfnusd on Two--INDUSTRY Veterans' Director Files First Petition James T. Brennan, of Levittown, Director of Veterans Affairs of Bucks county, with offices in the courthouse here, yesterday became the first person in Bucks County to file for political office and a place on the primary ballot. Brennan, a Democrat, is seeking the office of justice of the peace in Bristol Township. The present incumbent is Justice of the Peace Earl B.

Dongherty. Brennan's petition was signed by 13 Bristol Township Democrats. A that since "the public has numerous opportunities in had the past to be apprised of the benefits connected with zoning planning, the meeting was signed to illuminate the sities of zoning and planning." all property They also emphasized the "fm- of enacting such ordinances since thsre is no provision for )com' Floyd Herman. John Herman, mother's parked automobile into (Yo- ine atn a C3T driven by Ern- of 965 W. Sixth Weather Outlook CLOUDY AND MMtl? fair mi warmer today (Might with high la the tow 't.

Low tonight to 35. flmdy n4 mlM FrWay with high and their removal" de 'l There was a question and an- period during which many con were answered by the speakers. The meeting was conducted by Alfred Ervin of Wycombe and attended by more than 200 people among which were some visitors from other Townships, several members of the Bucks County Planning Commission and two of the Township. Supervisors. Township Supervisors a scheduled a public hearing on a proposed planning and zoning ordinance March 9 at 1:30 in the Wycombe Fire House.

NOTICE Central Bucks-Lenape PTA will meet in Central Bucks High auditorium tonight and not in Junior High School D'town GOP Plans Caucus On Monday Registered Doylestown Bor-jing a complete slate for the ough Republicans have been alerted to attend a party caucus! next Monday night. March 2, at the GOP county headquarters. SO East Court street, at 7:30 p.m. The Democrats are planning a similar caucus for next week. Candidates for the office of assessor, borough council, school director and auditor will be selected by the slate-makers.

Doylestown Borough offices, as they have been for many years, are all filled by Republicans. A Democrat in a Doylestown borough office would be something new. but the Demos plan on nam- primary election thij time. Petitions will be filed for three assessors. three councilman, three school directors-at-large and one auditor, by both parties.

The Republican ward leaders in Doylestown Borough are as follows: 1st Ward, Edgar Hayman and Mrs. Mary Howe; 2d Ward. Justice of the Peace Frank Brunner and Mrs Lillian Fell Bruso; 3d Ward, 1st Pre- Contmued on Two--D'TOWN Lett Found Proposed Disaster Fund In Emergencies HARRISBURG (UPI) Five daring a 75 meeting more administration bills were in i Wednesday included legislation the legislative mill today, includ-! designed to aid employment, ex- ing one which would enable tbe.pand vocational rehabilitatica governor to transfer up to three' services and help preserve his- million dollars to the Specsa! sites. talized. Campbell was driving east tm Route 113 and pulled into the intersection through a "stop Police said damage -aster Relief Fund ia event of an' Committees reported to to A.

BHIC, 28. of School Hatfield Mounted Route. Richard. Chief Graham said, was on his way to deliver a newspaper on the west side of Orvillai near Cowpath when he' was struck and dragged 67 feet Graham said the boy waited for a truck to pass and then! dashed from in of his er's car. Montgomery County Coroner John C.

Simpson, said the boy died of a compound skull fracture multiple bone fractures and body lacerations. Bone was released under $500 bail pending the outcome of a coroner's inquest, Richard was a member of E- the two cars was estimated extreme emergency. BHL. introduced floor two o-iher administrancn Q'town Park Plans Praised By County J. Claude Bowea, chairman of! Ernest Bossert.

president of Continued en Page Two--NEWS PA the Bucks County Park Board, yesterday congratulated the borough council of Quakertown on their decision to proceed with definite plans for the development of Memorial Park. Bowen addressed the following message to LOST Gray tiger cat vic.rity PYra-vd 4-3090. NOTICi TO ILtCTORS the Bucki Traveling MM in (11) In fWi linra. IMPORTANT time exifuiiwi BUctiMi Oay, CMnmiiiiiM th.lr DIFtNITI ILECTION DISTRICTS. II yen knew Inquiry neifhtwn borough council: "Please be assured that the! bfll to amend the Banking Code was moved up for final passage next week.

New bills introduced would--Set up a Governor's Council for Economic Development to work toward maintaining a steady level of employment in tie state. --Authorize counties, cities, bor- create historic zones and set LP Boards and Park Board are delighted by the news that Quakertown is going ahead trith definite plans for the development of its Memorial Park. "This 28-acre site 5s beautifully located in relation to the center of population and seems to have great potentialities for development for maximum recreational use by the residents of your borough. "More and more of Bucks tectura! Review to regulate historic sites. --Expand the Vocational Rena- bihtatioc Act and authorize the Lalw and Industry Departmem's Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide independent living services for the severely disaoiud.

--Set up a seU-operatiac fond for the bureau's center ta town. WvaM --Authorize Continued on Pnqit Two-- the governor transfer up to three million dol- Contkiuari.