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Reading Timesi
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Six NAV i TO DECORATE EIGHT FOR BRAVERY Six Officers and Two Enlisted Men Recommended for Medals by Wilbur May 10 Awards or decorations to six naval officet's and two enlisted men ior meritorious service were approved lonay by Feqrctary Wilbur. Three officers and two men who played an. important part in the sal i ragre operations of the submarine 4, sunk oft the coast of Massachusetts, December" 17, 11)27, the first naval officer to fly. from the continent to the. Hawaiian Islands, and two medl Cal officers attached to the marines in Nicaragua were recommended for the decorations by the navy board of awards.

Includes 4 Reieuers I Captain. E. J. Kinp, of Annapolis, who the salvnge I lorce that brought the submarine 4 to the Surface, and Commander Harold E. Saunders, of Detroit, who Tiad charge of the hull work, are to receive the distinguished service Both of these men.

previously havo Ijoen decorated for their work in salvaging the 51. The lyivy cross will be awarded lieutenant Henry Hartley, Belair, 1 Md who commanded the submarine rescue vessel Falcon; Chief Boat swain George Cregan, commander of the tuff Pasramore, and Chief Gunner Clarence J. Tlbbals, Germantown, who was chief divingr supervisor throughout 'the salvage operations. Flyer Is Honored TJeut. William V.

Davis, Savannah, Qa navlpator of the airplane "Wollaroo" 'which won the Dole air mce from San Francisco to Honolulu, August 18, 1927, will receive the distinguished flying cross. The navy cross will be given Lieut. John B. O'Xell, New London, who was cited for heroism in attending' wounded marines during an en gagement with hostile iVicaraguans at Sapotlllal, October 9, 1927. Lieutenant William Minnick, of Philadelphia, also will receive the navy cross for extraordinary heroism as a medical oliicer during an engagement between marines and Nicaragua's, December SO, 1927.

Mlnnlck was wounded' but continued to ad ininlster to the wounded marines. rEX POLICE CHIEF HELD AS DYNAMITER SCRANTOX, Iay 10 Itobert "ftogo, former police chief of Old lorge, was released in $1,000 bail on charges of having conspired to dynamite the home of Burgess Frank Merger on the morning of September 18, 1927, when arraigned before President Judge E. Kewcomb this afternoon. The arrest of Kogo came as he was about to leave his home on the flrst lap of a trip to Italy. After pnterlng ball, Kogo left for New York, from where he will call for Europe tomorrow morning.

Thft former police chief was ar lasted by his 6Uccessor, Chief of Police Moleskl on information furnished by the Tradesco Detective agency. Burgess Heritor declared i that the arrest Is one of nine that will be made in. the near future in connection with the dynamiting. i Rogo was "headvof the Old. Forge police department at the time of the dynamiting but was dropped early this year when the Berger faction gained control of the council.

PROPHETIC WATERS WARN OF DISASTERS MAROMME. France, May 10 (.) Som new national disaster Is fore eer through the sudden activity ol the 'mad pnng of Maromme. It Is flowing again, flooding fields B.nd road's after ten years of quiet Legend makes it the certain signal of catastrophe. Back in 1789, when the French devolution was about to begin, the mail spring began to flow and con tinued during the Reign of Terror, according to local history handed down by word of mouth. Likewise, it broke a long dry spell to flow again in 1870, and continued during J.ha European war of that time.

True lo Its reputation, it became active In the late spring of 1914, and ceased when lhe armistice was blgncd. ther Is a greater flow than (ever and the villagers are alarmed, many taking the long way around to avoid passing near it, others crossing themselves ai the? go by. 315,000 PAYROLL TAKEN BY BANDITS CORSBT, May 30 Three men stole Ave sacks of mail a messenger on the highway near here today, and obtained a $10, 000 mine payroll which was con wimed to local bank. The meo. carrying sawed off shot snins, crowded the car driven hv Herman Olander.

the messenger, off the road, knocked him unconscious md fled with th loot. Several thousand dollars, In addition to the payroll. I believed to be contained In the mall. Unusually pretty and AUracfitv Gift for VJflotfjer" Weir pack up iurt.the kind ffflto knotf your Mother will' wijoy in 8 inoji in a Deaunhii mother box i gift basket it ft lovely piece) of hand Rioted China, tfft iCcxy end Gift Shop Reading, fa. TIMES PHONE 6101 THE READING.

TIMES; READING," FRIDAY ORBING AY 1 'V 928 TIMES PHONE 8101 New Jersey's Delegate to Beauty Show Elizabeth K. Smith 1RV1XGTOX, N. May 10. Miss Elizabeth K. Smith, 17, of Irvington, pretty high school pupil, was the choice of 73 judges to represent New Jersey at the International Pageant of Pulchritude at Galveston, the first week in June.

71 YEAR OLD ELOPER DIES WITHIN YEAR WILD WOOD, ay 10 Charles E. Rakestraw, 71, who eloped last year with Mrs. H. Springer. 76, died today after an illness of four months.

Rakestraw was a sign painter and lived here Rr 26 years. Ho was a member of the Masonic lodge, Red Men, Junior Order of Mechanics and Pocahontas. I KNIGHTS OF MALTA CHANGE ELECTION GREENSBURG, May 10 () Elections held today at the thirty sixth annual convention of the Penn sylvanla Commandery Knights of Malta, brought several changes in of fices that were filled only yesterday in spirited balloting. The second election was made nec essarv bv the death during the past rear of B. H.

Heller, of who held the post of grand general issimo. 1 Tho election and selection of Har risburg as the 1929 convention city of the Knights and Dames of Malta marked the closing session 01 tno convention. Schmidt, of Pittsburgh, was elected state rrand commander, sue feeding C. L. Spahr.

of Tarentum. In the earlier election Schmidt was chosen grand generalissimo. Donald Cahoon. of Scranton, who was elected grand captain general yester day, today was chosen to succeed Schmidt as grand generalissimo. MAN KILLED AT HERSHEY HERSHEY, May 10 (A') Jeneffo AtncipuH.

an. was crushed to death this afternoon when he was caught under ten tons of rock and dirt In a lnndslide at the Snring Creek stono quarries, near here. Do You Know What a Woman of 30 Should Weigh? It all depends on her height of course. It she Js five feet seven inches In height she should weigh according tj the best authorities 142 pounds. If she is feet 5 inches her normal weight is 134 pounds.

If she is 5 feet 3 inches she shouid weigh 127 pounds. It's dangerous to be always striving to grow thin the Adirondack Mountains and health resorts everywhere are filled with health shattered women who will tell you that It doesn't pay to be too thin. That Is why so many thousands of underweight men and women are putting their faith in McCoys Tablets. McCoy takes all the risk Read this ironclad guarantee. If after taking 4 sixty cent boxes of McCoy's Tablets or 2 One Dollar boxes any thin, underweight man or woman doesn't gain at least 5 pounds and feel satisfied with the marked improvement in health your druggist is authorized to return the purchase price.

The name McCoy's Cod Liver OH Tablets has been shortened just ask for McCoy's Tablets at any drug store in America, Adv. evstone Stores Carload Buyers Retail Sellers A Keystone Store's sign means no monoply but independence and the opportunity for the hometown merchant to successfully conduct his business in an up to date manner No out of town corporation is connected in any way with Keystone Stores. Thev are all individual merchants who own and manage their own stores and they, are enabled through true cooperation with each other to buy and sell their goods at the lowest prices for which good merchandise can be sold. Keystone Stores endeavor to supply you with the kind of goods you want and guarantee them to please you. KEYSTONE BREAD 9 PRIDE COFFEE 39 Loaf Lb.

This Week's "Big 4" Specials KEYC0 PURE CIDER VINEGAR IP Quart Water 1 (C Botc ii y) A pure cider vinegar at a big saving in price. CAMPBELL'S TOMATO SOUP A popular soup at an attractive price. UOSEMAIlti'S PEANUT BUTTER 1 Lb. Tin 30c Value The peanut butter with the real peanut flavor. Large Site The granulated soap.

For tub or washing machine. WOK FOR WIS SIGN i i 1 YOUR LAST CHANCE to Get the Famous "BEE VAC" CLEANER Fop Small Down Payment of $1.32 And Complete $5.00 Set of ATTACHMENTS Offer positively for this week only. Phone today, 8253, Men, Here's Real Value. "SP safety razors bame razor as packed in regular $1.50 set. Choice of two styles straight razor with white ivory handle or all nickel Hoe type.

Every razor packed in neat box with one blade, at each Electric Appliances "THERMAX" WAFFLE IRONS Make crisp, brown waffles in a few minutes. A standard iron made by "Universal," and fully guaranteed. Beautiful nickel fin ish, complete with cord, etc. Regular Price. $9.00, at $6.32 "HOTPOINT" CURLING IRONS A beautiful iron, always dependable.

Made by "Hot Point" is your assurance that it's one of the "best," Packed in neat box, WVA, Sold for $2.50, Now $1.92 Just Received a New LotI 2K IB. TOURISTS' IRONS A very handy electrio iron for traveling or small pieces wash. An ideal iron for the "Kiddies." Just as efficient in every way aa larger irons. Complete 'with Cord, Plug, Etc FISHING REELS Well Known Makes at Low Prices $1.00 "Pennell" Reels, $3.00 "National" Lsvel winding 4.00 Shaksepeare (fjo QO Take apart $2.32 $5.00 Tri Part Reels, 1 at $3.32 Not More Than Two to a Customer One for Traveling One for Home tie The greatest razor value ever offered. Every man in Reading should be here tomorrow to get one of these razors at 5c.

WHICH IS LESS THAN THE COST OF SINGLE BLADE! 1 1 Easy Running Bali Bearing ROLLER SKATES Made strong with cushioned wheels, regular $1,75 (Jjl QO value; Pair vliJfa Boys or Girls BOYS' BASEBALL SUITS rir LI "Handy" Lawn Rakes Excellent for cleaning tha lawn, for hedge clippings, grass, leaves, etc. Does not injure tha lawn. Many of our customers ara buying two and three at a time. MP 75o Wood Rakes, well voog nakss, well mad llWk $U5 Fishing Rods, all agats guides, $1 32 50o Enamsled Silk and nn Bl.ck Silk Unas, OLC ide, with long handle; Each 75o Bamboo Rakes, a very pop uiar light weight rak tscn GARDEN HOSE REMNANTS In assorted lengths up to 25 feet. Sala Price (Including 8c FOOT A dandy suit, saves clothing.

Suit consists of Shirt, Cap; Pants, Variety of colors, all sizes; $3.50 An on values, Udu i Baseball Outfits uiove, Dai ana Bail, ar 1.6Z GOLF OUTFITS Consisting pf Bag, Brassie, Mid Iron, Mashie and Putter. $10.50 Value, (htr nn Now OU MEN'S LINEN KNICKERS An ideal Knicker for summer wear, made of most serviceable materials. All sizes. $3.00 to $6.00 values. $2.32 to $4.32 Pair GOLF BALLS Re painted, Re claimed Balls as good as new.

A good (f0 on practice ball. Doz $LOU Silver King Golf Balls, Reg. $12. bale price, Dozen, at $9.32 Your Last Chance to Gel One of These CAMP COTS Top made of heavy duck, frame of hardwood, re inforced, folds up In small bundle Extra Special, one lo customer. $7 32 Last Saturday we sold out of these cots.

Fortunately, we ware able to secure another lot for last days of sale. They will go fast at this pries. UmlllLm i ri ttth i.i.it, iU mmmtmm 11 TENNIS OUTFITRacket, Cover and Ball Reg. $13.50 Model A California Racket Reg. 50c Glove Type Racket Cover Reg.

50c Tennis Ball Other Rackets, $2.32, $3.32 and $5.32 Racket Covers 75c Water proof no Covers OLiC Fancy Waterproof i Covers Varnished TENNIS RACKET PRESSES Protects Racket, prevents warping, ksepa stringing tight; $1.00 size 'A $14.50 Value ALL FOR KEEP BABY COMFORTABLE AND HAPPY! These Items Specially Priced for Friday and Saturday Only THREE IN ONE Baby Walker, Stroller, Kiddie Car $1.35. Baby Swing, above, without back rest same as lour Last Opportunity to Get Easy Running, Reading Made LAWN MOWERS AT THESE LOW PRICES Reading made mowers ara sturdily constructed. Easily adjusted and FULLY GUARANTEED! 14 INCH, 4 BLADE Regular $8.50 Value fw $6.32 WE DELIVER IN READING AND SUBURBS vm7 16 INCH, 4 BLADE Regular $10.00 Value NOW QO (0 tu Each $1.00 GRASS CATCHERS for Lawn Mowers, QO aoh 06 Has Rubber Tires, Rubbsr Bumpers all around to protect furniture. give Baby plenty of healthful exercise. A $5.00 (n Qn value.

Anniversary Price $0Ju ThU HandT "Kofk a Bye" BABY SWING Will Kern the Tot Out of Misrhtet I an (MiMirnilfil nnj here Marie hcAvy 'Hiiviin ilth Imrkrrxt. 4 liiltl inn nt full mil. Vrry idiiifirtulilc. Hry Mi.iMnifn I nnil lunik Imliidril. Value Mivins uliri Nriri(T, Sl.H.V $1.32 Complete Wnmm I Reg.

$19.50 STROLLERS With windshield, adjustable back and dash lined with cordu roy. Has wire nee is anu rubber tires, at $13.32 AJ.l. FOR THIS WEEK ONLY $5 32 "Big Ben" "Baby Ben" PHONE DIAL' 8253 "THE CPOHTOMAN'O STORE 11 07 040 Podn OCccofi HoaclSag Down Payment Delivers the Ranger or Columbia Bicycle Small Weekly Payments Thereafter Regular down payment $15.00. Order your bicycle todayt The people of Reading appreciate real value, that's why the response, during the first four days of this great sale, has passed all expectations. We sincerely thank thosci people who have already attended our sale.

We feel sure they were amply repaid by the savings made on their purchases. But, the sale is almost overonly two more days Friday and Saturday. We want everyone to share in these exceptional offerings and suggest that you come in tomorrow and supply your needs. A trip through our store will readily co nvince you that the reductions are bona fide and the savings big. STORE HOURS, 8 A.

M. TO 6 P. M. SATURDAY, 8 A. M.

TO 9 P. M. Just Received Another Shipment In Time for Last Days of Sale GEN VIMy "Hot Point Electric Irons Regular 6 Lb. Iron ft 10 That Formerly Sold at Ai .1,4.50 ktCV4. Fully Guaranteed Complete with Cord, Plug, Etc.

Come in early for yours! Supply Is limited! Clocks Made by "Wesciox" A Clock of known duality, and a 'good timekeeper. Fully guaranteed. Buy one of these Clocks and you will always "get out" on time. Regular Price $3.25, at "Prenli, Waber" $2.52 Ii j. mvmi I Real Values in GENTS' BILL FOLDS All leather; well made; many with compartment for auto cards.

Splendid assortment from which to make your selection. $3.00 Values, Now $2.32 $4.00 Values, Now $3.32 "Eveready" 200 Ft. FocusinQ FLASHLIGHTS Supplies a bright light, corrugated gun metal finish, with nickeled head. Complete with Battery. $1.75 Value, at $1.32 2 Burner Gasoline Camp Stoves, a high grade stove; absolutely safe.

Sale Price $3.32 For Friday and Saturday Only Beautiful Drop Bar 3JYCLES TyPC AT THESE LOW PRICES Fully equipped with elastio lamp, stand and new departure ball. Choice of several colors. Comes auioDed with New Departure or Morrow Coaster lorrow coaster Brake. Haa good tires, drop side mud guards, Value $32.50. Complete $25 32 mr'vr'f tidfc $1.75 values.

I3lUlCL.Li IIKILO I3.00 values. If You Need Blfcs Tlrte, It Will Psy You to Buy NOWI Just Racsivsd Anothsr Lot! FOLDING CAMP STOOLS Sams as illustration, without steal plates on legs. Regular 75o Value, 1 OnJ to a Customer, ii.

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