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The Daily Intelligencer from Doylestown, Pennsylvania • Page 2

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See The All-New Easier-To-Read Want-Ads On Page 9 Today Weather Smalt craft warnings remained displayed, ostly cloudy today with some rain or drizzle In early morning. High 40 to 43. Cloudy tonight and Thursday, rain developing Thursday. Low tonight In mod 30s, high tomorrow near 40. Central Bucks Edition Imlg Plan Y.ur W.nf-Arf Ml 8-353-t "A Niwspaptr For Evtry Member Of The Family" 152 YEAR VOL.

NO. 13 DOYLESTOWN, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 15, 1958 2 Sections 12 Pages 5 Cents Copy Police Chiefs Back Brennan All The Way Promise Complete Support By Jim Fitzsimmons Intelligencer Staff Writer Visibly disturbed a concerned over Township Supervisor William E. Dayton's public accusation that the police department "stinks," members of the Bucks County Police Chiefs Association last night voted Chief Paul Brennan their "unanimous and whole-hearted support anytime he so desires or deems it The action to support Brennan was unanimously voiced following a motion by Edward Wunsch, Lower Southampton Township Police Chief, during a meeting in the Buck Hotel, Feasterville. The adopted motion clearly states that the Bucks County Police Chiefs Association will not tolerate any further unsubstantiated harrassment of the Warminster police chief. Brennan was assured that the association "stands ready and willing'' to lend him whatever legal advice he needs, should any pressure be exerted upon his office.

Brennan's Report The action followed a report by Brennan of developments which transpired at last Monday night's board of supervisors meeting. It was upon this occasion the Warminster board went against Brennan's wishes and by a 2-1 vote by-passed Sgt. Jacob Klinger and elevated officer Robert Burke to the post of lieutenant. When Brennan challenged the board's action, Dayton charged that the police department was inefficient and that the force had COUNTY BUDGET IS $3,352,720 For Distinguished Service MRS. JANE P.

SIENKIEWICZ, is presented the Central Bucks Jaycees 1 annual Distinguished Service Award by Robert Bauer, chairman of the award committee. At left are Norbert Huber, national director and Graver Gouker, state president of the Jaycees, and at the right, Kenyan Brown, president of the Central Bucks club. been intimidated by the chief. He concluded his remarks by stating that the department "stinks." Brennan disclosed that he wasn't informed of the board's intention to make Burke a lieutenant until two days before the action became official. "The super- Continned on Page Three Doylestown Kiwaniam Install Lynch As Head BY A.

RUSSELL THOMAS Intelligencer Staff Writer William A. Lvnch, of Blythe- Brandt. The new president was inducted by the Immediate Past Governor of the Kiwanis Clubs of wood, advertising manager of Daily Intelligencer, was-installed last night as the 1958 president William Sut- of the Kiwanis Club of Doylestown, at a ladies night dinner! Officers Inducted Other officers inducted by Go- program at Conti's Cross Inn. vernor Sutler included William auto dealer and Donald i Toner, attorney, vice presidents; President Lynch succeeds the, retiring president. Lewis H.

Ward Clark attorney, treasurer; Bucks Library Circulates 132,000 Books In 8 Months The Bucks County Free Library Wrishtstown-Penndcl area. Walter Reiff, retired, secretary. Directors inducted are Harry Clark, florist; John Koske, Sears- Roebuck store manager; Dr. Armand fomendale, pharmacist: Samuel Leaver, mortician, Louis Pearlman music and TV. electrical appliance store; "Red" Ewan, plumbing engineer; and Walter Hyler, insurance.

Highlighting the ladies night induction party was an address and illustrated talk by the Rev. George A. Creilz, of Easton, minister Solebury Police Crack 9-Month-Old Burglary Boy Says He Stole Telescope Solebury Police solved a -nine month old burglary yesterday when Police Chief Emlyn Morris reported that a 16-year-old Philadelphia youth admitted stealing a $1,000 high-powered telescope last May from the Police Chiefs Add 3 Members, Schatz Installed Bucks County Sheriff Harold Dando, Probation Officer "William Herman and Chief County Detective Clarence Irwin were installed as members of the Bucks County Police Chiefs Association last night Dando and Herman, both former Pennsylvania State policemen, Newj present to accept memtrer- iship into the organization at a Questar Corporation. Hope. A climax to the case came yes-'meeting in the Buck Hotel, Feas- terday, when Chief Morris and i terville.

officer Bernafd L. Swope. found) The association's first meeting that the youth's fingerprints mat-; of 1958 was highlighted by a brief ched a postcard and letter found cere mony in which outgoing presi- in the Questar Corporation office files. The postcard, dated in April, requested information concerning a telescope, which happened to be the type instrument taken from the plant during a break in one month later. A letter dated Dec.

30 requested several replacement parts for the same type telescope. Police said the youth signed the postcard with his correct name and address, while he used a fictici- ous name and aunt's address when dent William Hammerschmidt. Sellersville Police Chief, turned the gavel over to recently elect- ed president James Schatz, Perkasie police Thanking members of the police association for the opportunity of serving as their president, Hammerschmidt said he was proud and happy of the assistance given him during his 14 months of office. "Most heartwarming," he said, "was the fact the Bucks Continned on Page Thru: Wrightstown Lets At the very generous interest Bids for the new school were rate of 4.5210, a negotiated bid for S350.000 in school bonds was received last Thursday, with the total bid amounting to $326,000 signing the letter. Fingerprints Studied Chief Morris said the youth'sjmeetlng'of the Wrightstown Town- on the new building is to awarded last to Dolphin including the general contract Old Company, of Philadelphia, at a of $198,529.

8-Mill Tax Rate Retained Assessors Name Hinkle Arthur S. Hinkle. of Dovles town, was last night elected'presi- ei dent of the Bucks County Robert TM gg fingerprints were discovered upon analyizing both pieces of mail under a solution of silver nitrate. Th postcard supplied police with the boy's correct Philadelphia address and he was appre- of the First United Church of! nen( jed by police at his home Christ. He discussed his recent trips to French Equatorial Africa, where he worked at Dr.

Albert Schweitzer's Hospital. shortly before noon yesterday. A rabid enthusiast of astronomy, the youth told police he was visit- book circulalion of 132.000 for its, made 68 scheduled service eieht months of operation in 1957. i to stations, and direcl The first trip of the bookmohile lending The bookmobile was made on April 25 lo Ihe covered 5240 miles in it counly Bucks County 75 North president Rev. Creitz was introduced by'-ing some friends in New Hope when the burglary occurred.

ship School Authority at the Pennsj get under way in 10 days. Thej Park School. These bond are tax-free, exempt from Federal income taxes. According to Robert G. Anderson, secretary of the Authority, the bonding house was represent- A budget of $3,352,720 io increase in tazes was announced by the Bucks County Commissioners last night.

The 1958 budget is $136,254 under that of last year. Included in this year's budget scheduled for formal adoption by the commissioners on Feb. 18 is a $10-a-month cost of living in- trease for the county's 250 em- ployes. The boost is effective tomorrow. Despite the comparative budget figures, the commissioners will spend more money this year than last to meet the needs of Pennsylvania's fastest growing county.

The 1957 budget was swollen by an $878,000 surplus and a $400.000 outlay for voting machines. The county enters 1958 with a surplus little more than half that of thi previous, year. Appearing this year" for the first time is an estimated S72.000 in interest charges on bond issues to finance a new courthouse in Doylestown. Exact amount of the proposed issues has not been disclosed. 8-Mill Commissioner John T.

Welsh, chairman of the board, said higher anticipated revenue resulting from the rise in industrial and home building made possible retention of the eight-mill tax rate in effect for the past four years. Real estate and, occupational taxes will provide 55.5 cents of. contract calls for work to be corn-leach revenue dollar. Personal pleted by 1959. The plans were prepared by the firm of Heacock and Platt, Philadelphia architects.

The new building will replace ed by John L. Bradbury and John the present Penns Park, Pineville L. Dolphin. The bonding com Wycombe schools, but the pany's counsel firm of present three schools will be re- Elliot and Munson, was represent- tained as the property of the ed at the meeting of H. D.

Town- school district and will not be send. William H. sold. Doylestown attorney, repre-j The present Penns Park school eight months of operation in to stations, and direcl A i5n ctTMrfS Pasl Go rn Suiter said that I for several months in order to school board. 1 1 ff property taxes will produce an additional 8.4 cents.

Departmental earnings, fines, fees, miscellaneous revenue and the cash surplus carried over from 1947 will provide the balance. County administration in 1958 cost an estimated 37.3 cents of the budget dollar. Prison and other correctional costs will total 16.5 cents: operation of the courts, 13.1: health services. 8.9; Continned on Page Three new in 19o. Inquiring Reporter succeeds George Q- Tetlemer.

of Warrington. "Ihe selection of new officers of a club be a challenge to disguise his handwriting. Past Governor New School While the boys name was nol money will be used to build a new elementary school near the disclosed. Chief Moms said he, school at Penns of juvenile authorities. He and a kindergarten.

Nelson in their success (being held on charges of organizing the new Indian Walk, larceny and receiving stolen Reporter JOUIS goods. The Question What woold TOO like to sec prn in 1SSS? The Answers Mrs. Wil'iam' F. Snltrtr. Doy "1 like 1 think peace entire would be most and would make every-, The of Ihe slate library loaned making ihe total book resources 6 34 'committee includes George Q.iContinued en Page Three Approximately percent of Tettemer Warrincton: E.

C. Edthe library's borrowers arc chil-i a Perkasie: James Dawson, dren. It is noted tnat the interest New-town: Lewis Smilh. Warmin- is aboutx equal in fiction and 5t er Charles Wetherill'. Doyles- non-fiction.

with books on science township. Jvo bcinj: most popular with the 10 Announcement was mad thai UKdltllllVH' ItHcd to 14 ace group. township assessors have re-i Present facilities. Ihe bookmo- cejved a 25 cents per hour in-1 Last-minute details are The Lenape band will play un bile and staff. ar beini; wed lo CTea5c in pay.

attended lo for the dedication ccr- der the direction of Waller Lenape Police Chiefs BucksUnemploymentRises, Says Board Of There are 39 more cases of un-i Miss Berton said the sharp in- employment in Bucks County and 1 crease of assistance ap- 182 more people getting public! assistance this month than in De-j was rt the highest Jim Fitzsimmons. Daily Inlelli- cember. staff reporter, last night! Miss Leanore Berton. execu-, unanimously voted an asso- tivejlirector of the the Bucks. 1 Association.

The motion was jointly prcsenl- ed by Selkrsville Police Chief M. William Hammerschmidt. Perka-i December. numbers recently. load includes the incuoes ins to there 724 case of staff members permits.

The Scrawl, and will be followed by vocal music. wd of procedure for the year: oublic tour of the en- am Rra-nier also onHroed. lire buiWinp. Jamre Jatnpn. Furlons.

"R'-cll. 1 would like 1o a 1 OAT 1hc world This til W.3T m3.kc-s cTywrr? unhappy it is anlul to thitik ahtral! azain Danirl S. St.Tlman. Doy- Vormiv "Pcsrr. DSliiTally.

Trace for the -w-rirld I our we wcnild likr to New Hope Council Adds New Officer, Ups Police Wages Council )ias borrnzb Vf)1c 1 a lar ((f of Solo- that the could from Doyleslown Borouch. who is pres- ry nJcnl of slwJnrt council at Len- I OuQIJ ape. wilj address the audience on behalf of his fellow pupils. Dr. BorJim Slated Nicholas P.

Jacohy joinl hoard president, will preside over the cerrmony. and will creel and introduce platform cucsts.rf^ffions HO S3 whom will be Dr. Charles Boc-hm. Slate SurrrinlrndCTt ol Easier-To-Read Classified Page Today The Daily Intelligencer introducing to its PA Board lo a commilJoe for Council Ic study for bcallK welfare and character building a- geadcs. ihroucn as have." You'll Find: Amusement Editorioi MoHcers Obftuory Sotiety Sports TV Review 9 4 10 2 5 7.

to increasr ihe planes of the, two parl-l3me policrmm 16 an hfur. The Couivil iV forsl and second roadinr of its hjdzM of the Wai a laM year. OTI the en- changed 32 TTiiTl 1ax rate The budget alv) calls for ctm- trihiUwns of $200 to the New, Hopp-Solebury Free Library. $500, lo the Community Association. S300 to the New Hope Public 1 Health Nursing AswK.iatkfli.

$7ffl to Easle Fire Co. of Newi She asted 1ha1 called before ih planned Mrt the nwetiTig be' tax. The tax was re-cna'Cled Tnrl proposed public Ooimril will explCTe the by the highway tf frelpinz ihea're. 1 Alert Over When Rain Stops 1ary. explained 1hat wuncfl btTs had Tnel hichway offi- rials many limes in 1he pait CDrt)5 aT1t3 years before the proposed ay favor depart TTiprt that it 2 for a f.c nen drrvf- a h0ur.

vears oeiore ue propose fal1 TM TM TM but a short time later the Iproject was approved. It was fell TMad is reIwill. a alert off. I that roost of the borough resJdCTls' 3 alwut Co 11K Dr-le1own PsUce Chid of it and ft 35 by its to offidal weather i general meeiing iec ri1 department and XCT for ihe Neshaminy Vail be sure S30.000 ficrnre aid that if the ra John Crowley. of the wa; a maxirmim one.

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