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The Daily Intelligencer from Doylestown, Pennsylvania • Page 3

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A I I I Park Plans Are Praised Disaster Fund Plan County's chic leaders are coming. from the state Employes or cases of extreme if of pvks. Probably no other tf of improvement could so much makieg Tne uiree dollar limi'a 2 bener place 'ios tne special disaster uork aad pla ur IQ on t-e Gecfra: not 'n 3 are 1(J e3 and mosi profitao powers under can make for tae' State Council of of all rmri A ia51 there are adequare parks. wtoi-iustraiioii biU ban on irderal interstate tne BucU was ca lwi up Park is miereited reading The Banking in all park programs in the'Code amendment, which would coanty and Vktshes to do O3nts to invest to a linu: thing wiuiin meaos 10 encourage the development of more and parks." Newspaper Boy Killed Cor- i- Poge manuel Episcopal Church Sunday School. Lansdale.

Surviving in addition to hi parents, are a sister. Diane three extent shares of small business im esurient companies, was moved up for third and final passage in the chamber. The other two administration bills reported out by committees uere proposed legislation to set up an air pollution commission and to make accinjtion manda for kindergarten pupils. The Senate wili reconvene at 3 and the House at 4 I March 2, and are scheduled to I meet in joint session at 5 p.m. to hear Gov.

David L. Lawrence outline his bu6 and brothers. Floyd Joseph. Robert Preston and Kenneth James, all at home; the paternal grandmother. Mrs.

Gertrude Herman and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Vocum, of Quakertown. Funeral sen-ices will be at 2-30 p.m. Sunday, in the R. Funk Funeral Home.

821 W. Broad Quakertown. with a viewing on pretty hard to no out against Kravitz Jurors Con-tnueo F'om Firtr Saturday after 7 TRY OUR NEW SERVICE 'Between Pay Day You Total For Repay Coir CO rs no 2 CO 28 1 Wrtki $25-52 I Mon-h COW 28r S2e We Payment prLnc pal miertsr PERSONAL ft AUTO LOANS from $20 to $600 NORTH PENN FINANCE COMPANY 404 W. Bread St. QUAKERTOWN 6-6006 11 other people." Mrs.

Adams said. A third juror who did not sign an affidavit told United Press International she would confirm Mrs. Adams' statements, a would testify willingly at any investigation into the case. Mrs. Kravitz was convicted following seven hours of deliberation by" the jury.

Some of the women jurors wept openly when I the verdict was announced. Twenty-four hours later, Mont- jgomery County authorities disclosed the" defendant was arrested 27 years earlier in New York on mail theft and forgery charges and later on assault charges. There wa no conviction on either charge. OPERATION ETHIOPIA Yea Are Cordially Invited To Attend An Illustrated Lecture To Be Given By Dr. R.

N.Thompson, Chiropractic Missionary, Director Uprotartum, Ethiopia for Hw Pail 5 Yoort. Subject: Physical Spiritual Care of Lepers PUCE: Lenape Jr. H.S. Rt. 202, Doylestewn TIME: SATURDAY MARCH 7, P.M.

ITS AN HONORED OCCASION when the Co mmandant of the Marine Corps visits Marine command, and General R. McT. Pate is extended the hospitality of the Naval Air Station, Willow Grove, by Captain L. R. McAboy commanding officer of the Naval Air Station and Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth D.

Frazier (R), commanding officer of the Marine Air Reserve Training Detachment, after arriving here for a brief stopover on his way to the Freedoms Foundation award ceremonies at Volley Forge, Sunday. Obituaries And Funeral Notices MRS. LOVIXA LONG Sellersville. died yester- Mrs. Lovina Deetz Long.

1657 day. N. West End Quakertown. died yesterday in Quakertown Community 82. Hospital.

She was A daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Johnson Deetz, she was the widow of Frank Long. Surviving are two daughters. Mrs. Wilson Weidemoyer. Spring Mount, Montgomery County, and ilrs.

Floyd Allem, whom she cmfwy resided: two sons the Rev. Harold Deetz. Allentown, and the Rev. Earl Deetz, Mahaffey. Clearfield County, 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Sendees will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, 821 W. Broad Quakertown, with viewing from 7 to 9 p.m.

tomorrow. REV. ROBERT A. BAUSCH He served as pastor of Trinity Reformed Church, Pottsville. for 34 years until illness forced his retirement two years ago.

He was a chaplain in World War I and served at Sellersville until 1923. A native of Womelsdorf. Rev. Bausch attended Albright College and Princeton University and was graduated from Lancaster Seminary in 1912 His first charge was at Hummelstown. Surviving are his widow.

Fae: a son, Robert; and a daughter, Jane. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday. ANTWERP, Belgium fUPI) -Frank Eckart, 46, American operatic tenor, collapsed a night while singing in "La Tosca" at the Antwerp Royal Opera and died in the wings. Physicians said The Rev. Robert A.

Bausch, suffered a coronary thrombo- 71, of Pottsville. a former pastor at- St. Paul's United Church of ABBOTT, of Bucki Counry, Pa on February 22, 1959 David L. husband Anna Mabel Wmters Abborr. for relatives and Friday, 1 P.M or Ot.v.r Bair 1820 Chei'nut Street.

Philadelphia. Interment, North Cedar Hili may coil Thursday. 7 10 9 Bair--Feb 25 2r FLOWERS Sandy Ridge I. SMM Flllnwn I-MM FREE TO ALL THE KIDDIES An Official Original "Whirley Whirler" WHTO-WHIRIM r.4*,lt* YOU'VE SEEN THEM ADVERTISED ON TV On Sally Starr Bill Weber And Cartoon Carnival TV Programs NOW-GET ONE FREE- with the purchase of a pair of Shoes For Children SAT. ONLY FREE PARKING OPEN FRI.

TIL 9 P.M. Charles H. Reed Funeral Home 112 w. COURT ST. DOYLESTOWN, PA.

SIS. WASHINGTON (UPI) Theodore Schaefer. 48, organist and choirmaster at the National Presbyterian Church which is attended by President Eisenhower, was found dead Tuesday night in his apartment. Cause of death was nqt immediately determined. SCHEETZ, in Pa February 195? Samuel Scheel.

c-d f' enJi ore 'o the hmerts! from The Robert W. Snyder Funeral Home, Riegeliville, Pa. on Saturday of 2 Urtn-T Cemetery. Friencft may co'l at funeral horn Friday evening from 7 to Snyder Feb 26 2f J. S.

LEAVER Funeral riorr.e Phon, PYramid 4-5591 BucUnghov. Pa. Lewis To Run Again 3d Music Hour Set March 4 The third nationally televised Bell Telephone MUSJC- Hour will fae seen at 9 Wednesday, March 4. over the XBC Network ifl t-okr and black aed Like the tuo previous widely acclaimed by crstics throughout the nauon, the Mtiiic Hour ieatore a studded cast of artists presenting finest in music ranging from jazz through opera. Supporting the stars will be the Bell Telephone! Orchestra under Dooald Voor-r bees.

Appearing on the music special! will be: Eileen Farrell. knoira as' the "super who will sing operatic arias; internationally famous violinist Isaac Stern; two of the moues' brightest singing stars. Ann Blyth and Howard the Jce Eiijhkic let. and the Ballet Espanol stair- ing Roberto Ximenez and Manolo Vargas. Miss Farrell was first dubbed) a "super soprano" by music cri-; Uc Wmthrop Sergeant after her From p.r.t performance in He de- Who? 8 Doing Around Central Burks "This is Golfers' and duffers'! writes Herbert Bar- neas, of ttarringtoa, Co a member! ihe zeis staff of The Intelligencer from Avon Florida.

"Am, ecjoyios the weaih-! er naore ihan my miserable golfj on the private ifc-nule championship golf course at the Pinecrei Lakes Club-will hate to return next week." Members and candidates for membership in the Union Horse Company of Doylestown Township and for The Apprehension of Horse Thieves and O'her Villains, have received invitations for the 124th annuJ Preakness to be held at high noon. Saturday. March 7. at the The Dovrfritottn and Chalfoot tocigh: an mterciub niettins at Ke lea, at 6 30 pan. Lion Chairman Letter Gurduc has secured Joe Astrotn, former A's as ti-e Home.

Barn Chief Joe Kenny, of the Kenny News Agency, says that, so far, 24 "colts" have applied for branding and membership. jobs performed by the 'faithful' rather than the competent. unlimited tenure in public office is based upon the theory that public service and its rewards must be merited by competent public servants who improve with experience. To limit such tenure is unfair alike to the servant as well as to the public which he serves." Another reason for ignoring the "two-term" policy. Lewis said, is that there is every indication that this will a Republican year' in Bucks county.

Hits "Inexperience'' "Should the aspirants recommended by the 'screening GOP be nominated and. in November, tht Bucks REPUBLICAN CAUCUS GARDENVILLE SCHOOL HOUSE MONDAY MARCH 2nd 8P.M. of the elected county would" be comprised of two wholly inexperienced officials," said Lewis. "With the Republican majority duo in office "there would then be an experienced Democrat as the minority member since the Democratic Party has endorsed both present incumbents, John T. Welsh, of Doylestown.

chairman of the board now. and Adolph A. Andrews, of Bristol Township." Commissioner Lewis points out that awaiting completion are a number of -the greatest projects and undertakings in the history of Bucks county. Among these he enumerates the completion of the $6,000,000 Bucks county courthouse, the completion of the county's tax equalization program, county planning, park and recreational promotions and developments. "Promotion of these programs has already started but there remains much to be done, and of utmost importance, is a thorough knowledge of 'those programs together with the work already done," Lewis said.

"It would be a serious reflection upon the great Republican Party in Bucks county to present a majority representation upon The bi-monthly meeting of the Doylestown Post N'o. 173. Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be held on Tuesday. March 3 when there will be nomination of offi- Violinist Isaac interna-1 cers for post jobs. The election tional reputation.is the harvest of I ill held on March 17 and installation will take place April 7.

fined the term as one "who combines dramatic power and great emotional expressiveness with coloratura i his acceptance as a master in virtually every country in the world. In 1958. alone, he played in nine European countries. These appearances included those when he represented the United States on its national days at the Brussels World Fair. Ann Biyth and Howard Keel are two of American filmland's top singing attractions.

She costarred with Kerf in both "Rose Marie'' and "Kismet" and has a long list of movies to her credit, including "The Great 'The Student and "I'll Never Forget He played the lead in the London companv of "Oklahoma" in 1947. This led to a straight dramatic role opposite Valerie Hobson in the British film, "The Small He was later signed for the movie version of "Annie Get Your tfun" and -went on tc Seven Broth- 'Rose Marie' "Seven Brides for ers" and later, and Pianist Joe Bushkin is well known among jazz lovers through his many personal appearances, nine record albums, and radio and TV appearances. His quartet enjoys immense popularity. A native New Yorker, he started as a piano player with name bands led by Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Bunny Berrigan. He has made recordings with all of these as well Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong.

as Artie Shaw. Perry Como and Minister's Rites Set Ccntirued Mr. and Mrs. Maximilien Vanka, of 'The White Bridge Rushland. are touring Mexico, where Artist Vanka is doing some more of his deluxe paintings.

Writing friends in Doylestowa from Manzanilh), Mexico, the Vankas say "swimming is wonderful these, days, and we are having a grand trip." There will be a special meeting of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association members on Sunday, March 1, at The Sheraton Hotel. Philadelphia, at 12:45 noon in the Constitution Room. Nomination of officers and members of the board of governors is on the agenda. There will be a report from a committee which has investigated the feasibility of transferring the annual banquet to a different site in 1960. James Fitzslmmons, Ford Bothwell and Russ Thomas, of The Daily In- telligencer staff will attend the meeting.

L. Llojd Trauger, past president of the Doyiesiovkn Lions Club undtr-ieni additional surgery in Lanienau Hospital earher this and reported to be convalescing with normal ery- Members of the senera! science group of the a'. Central Bucks Hssh School yesterday visited the Franklin Institute ir. Philadelphia as one of a series of trips planned by the seniors during the ear. Hie sLutients were accompanied by Valentine Seidle, a member of ihe faculty.

Bruce J. Westcoit, son of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Westcolt, 60 E.

Court Doylestown. has recently been named to the Dean's List at Brown University for high academic standing. A graduate of the Hill School, he is a member of the senior class and a candidate for the Bachelor of Arts Degree- He is a member of the Class- Cabinet, the Varsity Swimming Team and of Theta Delta Chi fraternity. Alan D. Carver, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Walter S. Carver, Mountain Forest Grove, has also been named ta the Dean's Last at Brown. A graduate of Buckingham School, he is a member of the junior class and a candidate for the Bachelor of Arts Degree. Donald Reese.

'59. son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reese New Galena Chalfont, is chairman of the sedimentation display of the Geology Department for the triennial Science Exhibition at Bates College, Lewiston. Me.

Sponsored jointly by the Jordan-Ramsdell Scientific Society and Lawrence Chemical Society, the exhibition will be held the evenings of Feb. 26 and 27. Serving with Fighter Squadron 101, Key West, Fla is Dan G. Schuck, aviation ordnanceman airman USN, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Winfield G. Schuck of 2256 Herblew Warrington. Rotary Hears D'town GOP Sets Caucus Music Talk Ccn: -om Frrs" the important board of county seminary, he ing his classes in the Doylestown commissioners, which because of its inexperience, is at least partially dependent upon the greater knowledge and experience of the minority member." GIVES UP TEST ORLANDO, Fla. (UPI) Skin- diver Duke Myers ga up his underwater a test well's classes went to Dr. Con- Later he attended Crozer Theological Seminary, Upland where he graduated in 1892.

His first charge was at the Diamond Street Baptist Church in Philadelphia. He also served at Fultonville. V. Y-, Phillipsburg. Marcus Hook and Olney Bap- and at Hilltown.

are two daughters. tist Church Surviving Wednesday after 17 hours and 30 Cordelia Martin, Linwood minutes, far short of the 40 hours i and Mrs. Gretchen Bromley, of and one minute record set last! Philadelphia: eight grandchildren 1 year in New Orleans. and 16 great grandchildren. Ross is director of the voca groups.

Carlyle Triplett represenlin; the Jamesway Manufacturin Company, gave an interesting classification talk before the club The company manufactures am distributes many types of dai barn equipment and farm ma chinery including bam cleaners stanchions, feeders and silo fil ers. The talk was illustrated a film. Rotary President Clime an counced that the joint meetin; with the Ambler Rotary Club wii be held at Conti's Cross Key Inn next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m Visitors and -guests last nigh included Rotarians Myron Thorr as, Hatboro- Horsham; La Ma Barndt, Souderton-Teiford; AIfr Woosnam. Huntingdon Valley William Haycock, Urbana. Ill and James Field, guest of Rotar ian John Cummings, and J.

0 Kemp, of Johjisville. STUDEBAKER PROUDLY WELCOMES another distinguished name to its growing family of fine dealers KEYSTONE MOTORS now an authorized dealer for 378 N. MAIN DOYLESTOWN, PA. by STUDEBAKER YOUR NEW DIMENSION IN MOTORING STUDEBAKER snvER HAWK A FULL LINE OF STUDEBAKER TRUCKS Visit this new Studebakcr showroom now and see the most rewarding automotive values of the day--the great new line of cars and trucks that bear the oldest name in the industry. It's the only full line of family cars, sports cars and trucks specifically conceived to meet the needs and tastes of the times.

Engineered and built by the famed craftsmen of Studebaker, these cars and trucks are uniquely designed for style with comfort, peak performance with economy, dependability with handling ease. See them now. YouTl be glad you did. Ci-'i-j-d From F.rs- Pegs cinct, James M. Plummer and Mrs.

Kathleen Ettenger; 3d Ward, 2d Precinct, W. Merrill Fellman and Mrs. Anna Neis. Fellman was recently appointed committeeman of the Third Ward, 2d Precinct by GOP County Chairman Frederick Ziegler. to fill a vacancy left by the death of Tax Collector Robert W.

Robinson. Republican Dcylestown office holders whose terms expire this year are as follows: School Directors: J. Franklin Fartzel. Mrs. Martin and Robert Lippmcott; assessors.

Arthur Schmell, Arthur Hinkle and Fred Reed; borough council, Frank Ely, Walter Bachmann Jr. and Council President John F. Mason; auditor. Russell Rutherford. Middle District Democratic County Chairman Robert W.

Val- imcnt 4 Doylestown attorney said today that the Democrats in Doylestown Townshin will have a caucus next week, the exact date to be announced later. A Doylestown Borough Demo caucus is also a certainty this year, with a slate in the making to name candidates for the May primary. Committeemen and women in Doylestown Borough are as fellows: 1st Ward, commiiteeman vacancy due to removal of Thomas McCormick (successor to be appointed later this week), and Mrs. Ruth Welsh; 2d Ward. Norman Knowles and Mrs.

Dorothy Atkinson: 3d Ward, 1st Precinct. Thomas Regan and Miss Ann Regan: 3d Ward. 2d Precinct. Ronald Gcerner and Edna Smith. Industry Shy Of Danger rjsd F-am -n Reservoir would have minimized damages to Sharon, Sharppvifle, Fan-ell.

Wheatlacd, Xew "Castle and Ellwaod City. He also urged the delegation to lave construction funds ready for mmediate work on the Allegheny liver Reservoir soon as litigation concerning the project is cleared away. Lawrence called for work on a flood control project on French Creek above Meadville which also was hard-hit by the flood, in Turtle Creek Valley and on Comiequenesaing Creek. He asked the legislators to press for a re-evaluation of three projects which hid been authorized on the Allegheny River but were held up by local opposition. "The damage wrought by tht recent floods in the three com.

munities to be protected-- Free. port, Kittanning and New Kensington--seem to indicate that the corps of engineers should reevaluate these projects to deter. mine whether they should not be constructed after all," Lawrence.

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