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COMP 3 900K MDtPY 7TH 4 WASHINGTON Fishing Firefighters Paging Mr. Scott Plenty of Orchids IREMEN are good fisherman, according to the haul made by six members of the Philadelphia Fire company while fishing yesterday at Lewes, Del. The group, comprised of Curtis Myers, president of the company; Ralph Neiman, Edward Rhoads. Stanley Sands, Paul Gilbert and Edward Wynn, landed 575 fish. Rhoads captured the honors by pulling in a sea trout almost three feet long and weighing approximately 15 pounds.

Shades of the Gay Nineties flashed through streets yesterday when Louis Patrizi and Dr. Hunter Klink revived on old pastime. Donning old clothes, the two pedaled for hours during the WEATHER FORECAST Fair and cooler today; partly cloudy tomorrow, possibly followed bv showers at night. Page Column One) Pottstown Mercury and THE POTTSTOWN NEWS TODAY IS THE DAY The day's in former are related In entertaining manner. (See Page Four) VOL.

4. NO. 236. guinee DIES ON EVE OF VACATION Heart Attack Fatal to Veteran Official of Spicer Corporation ALL TIMES IM THE MERCLHY ARE OAYLIGH1 SAVING TIMES POTTSTOWN, MONDAY MORNING, JULY 1, 1935 Telephone 2263 TWO CENTS A COPT TEN CENTS A WEEK Hotel Habitue Confesses Slaying ROTARY MEMBER ACTIVE IN CIVIC AFFAIRS HERE morning and afternoon on an old bicycle for two. They attracted much attention and caused much merriment as they sped through local streets and country roads in the best manner aproved by those who found similar transportation the vogue many years ago.

Bean Ball! ERE'S one for Scott's Scrap Book, which is printed in The Mercury. Ed Diehm, right fielder for Limerick, assisted in a double play Saturday at Limerick without throwing the baseball! With none out and a Port Providence runner on second base, a fly ball was hit to right field. Andy Bell, the Limerick second baseman, raced towards Diehm as the hit had all the earmarks of a Texas leaguer When the ball came down, instead of landing in Diehm's glove, it hit him on the head and bounced into the air. Bell, on the job, caught the ball before it struck the ground and then relayed it to Sell. Limerick shortstop.

Sell completed double play as the visiting had left the base after seeing did not make the catch. Limerick went on to win. 9-0. to clinch first half honors of the Perkiomen valley league. Members of the choir of St.

Matthews Reformed church. Ludwigs Corner, told their friends about a moonlight excursion the past week. The che.ir was taken to Philadelphia in automobiles. The members boarded an excursion boat on the Delaware river and spent several hours on the water. On the trip were: the Rev.

and Mrs. Ralph E. Stout, Mrs. J. Denney Moore, Mrs.

Catherine Pennypacker, Miss Minerva Smith, Miss Sarah Lanute, Miss Lidalee Moore, Miss Doris Moore, Mar- Funeral at Plainfield, N. Wednesday; Public Viewing Tonight LJH for Heffner. garet Parr, Miss Miriam Hague, tr and Raymond Lanute, VPtobert and Rowland Smith, Carey Atkinson and James Quay. Guests on the trip were Miss Ella Smith, Miss Beulah Fox and J. Denney Moore Sr.

Short Shavings! A orchid to Dr. D. B. Cooley and Dr. W.

B. Shaner, King street medicos, for their efforts in attempting to revive that youngster at Sunnybrook pool Saturday afternoon And another orchid to Chief of Police B. B. Scheetz and the officers on the street for their aid in permitting that motorist to race unhampered through Saturday afternoon traffic when he made a fruitless trip to the electric company plant for a inhalator to be used on the victim Bud Swavely, North York street clerk, offered a friend some suggestions the other day Bob Seltmann played nursemaid to (Continued on Page Three) Stricken on the eve of his vacation, C. R.

Guinee, 60, manager of the local plant of the Spicer Manufacturing corporation since its establishment here 15 years ago, died of a heart condition early Saturday morning in his home, 308 Highland Road. The industrialist, who was associated with Spicer's for 28 years, was scheduled to begin his vacation Saturday. Although he had suffered a slight attack at the plant several days ago, Mr. death came as a surprise because he was in apparent good health and was not absent from his work oecause of illness. He was stricken shortly after 2:30 Saturday morning and was.

dead upon the arriv physician. Dr. Robert 9. Dr. Heffner said last night a heart attack caused his end.

Mr. Guinee had planned to spend his vacation at the seashore and, according to friends, was scheduled to leave today. Friday afternoon a workman's car was stolen from the parking lot at the Spicer plant on South Keim street. Mr. Guinee in commenting on the theft said he would be compelled seek other transportation to the seashore If his car were stolen.

Picnic Cancelled The Spicer employes had planned to hold their annual picnic Saturday afternoon but the event was cancelled because of Mr death. The plant will operate today, tomorrow and Wednesday, one of the officials announced last night. It will be closed Thursday because of Independence Day and will not resume operations until Monday, it was said. Charles A. Dana, president of the company, is scheduled to arrive in Pottstown today and join C.

W. Spicer, founder of the company and now vice president in charge of engineering. None cf the officials of the company questioned last, night would venture an opinion on Mr. successor. Native of Ireland The late plant manager was born in Ireland.

November 25, 1874 He came to this country at the age of 11 and resided at Plainfield. His education consisted of a course in the St. Commercial school, Plainfield, and early schooling at his birthplace. He spent his early years in steel work, according to business associates, and then entered the employ of approximately 28 years ago. Soon after he began working for the manufacturing corporation, he was named assistant superintendent of the South Plainfield branch of the firm.

When the Spicer company established a plant in Pottstown in 1920 as an plant. Mr. Guinee wqs named factory manager. Production of universal Joints for automobiles at that time was spasmodic. officials explained, and the Pottstown plant was opened to take care of peak periods.

In the past William Lee Ferris, left, hotel habitue, who yesterday in Detroit admitted he killed Howard C. Dickinson, right, New York attorney and nephew of Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, following a party in hotel rooms occupied by Dickinson. (Story on Page Two). 12 RECIPIENTS OF RELIEF HERE UNREGISTERED 450 WELLERS ATTEND 49TH CLAN MEETING INTENSE HEAT SENDSMERCURY TO 92 DEGREES John Corpa, 60, Overcome But Soon Revived by Willing Hands WEATHER BUREAU SEES SOME RELIEF TODAY Sweltering Humanity Seeks Swimming Pools and Picnic Places Final Opportunity To Be Given Officers Re-Elected; Israel This Week; 35 in County Weller, 82, Oldest Mem- Lose Benefits Only 12 persons on relief rolls in District one, which includes Pottstown, have not been able to regis- employment under the national re-employment service They will be contacted this week, Miss Janet C. Moore, executive director of emergency relief area 16 announced yesterday.

Miss Moore said virtually all persons on relief lists in the area, which comprise Montgomery and Bucks counties, have registered. Thirty-five cases in Montgomery county have been closed because they refused to register with the service she said. In the district with headquarters in Glenside, 11 persons still have not registered. Norristown and Ardmore districts reported a perfect registration of all employable persons on relief. Final check-ups will be made this week by investigators.

Miss Moore explained. In Bucks county 139 cases had not registered Saturday. These cases will be given one more chance, the director said, before their relief is stopped. The reasons for continuing their relief, Miss Moore explained, was because they lived in rural districts and found it difficult to meet the registration officer. ber Present MILK BOARD SCHEDULES PHILADELPHIA HEARING 82 I five-weeks-old Lloyd With 450 members of the family present the 49th annual gathering of the Weller clan was held yesterday afternoon in the Hill church pavilion.

The program opened with the singing of Harry N. Benfield led in prayer. There followed a cornet solo by Miss Esther Hoffman, accompanied by Miss Elsie Weiser at the piano. Charles B. Weidner, accompanied by his sister.

Miss Betty Weidner, placed a violin solo. The Misses Ruth Gable and Arlene Bowers entertained with a piano duet. The Gable sisters trio, composed of the Misses Ruth. Betty, and Emma Mae Gable, combined to play the piano, violin and sing. Recitations were given by Miss Janet Wolf and Miss Betty Weidner.

A piano solo by John Funk concluded the program. History Is Read The history of the Weller family was read by Historian Benfield. All officers of the clan were reelected They are: Charles C. Weller, president; Harvey Kemp, vice president; Miss Elsie Weiser, secretary and William Weller, treasurer. Mrs.

Thomas Gable and Wilson Weiser comprised the committee in charge of arrangements for the The oldest member present was SYNAG0G DELEGATES Israel Weller, Hill church. He lar was Summer, although it officially arrived in Pottstown June 22, made its first concerted attack on this section over the week-end with its allied forces of high temperatures, intense humidity and a broiling sun. A man was overcome the heat, swimming pools and parks were taxed to capacity and roads were crowded with persons seeking picnic spots. Cool winds swept through the borough last night and brought slight relief after a day in which the mercury soared to 92 degrees, to come within five degrees of ling the all-time high mark of 97 degrees for the date, established June 30, 1901. high mark of 92 degrees was five degrees within the record of 97 degrees.

established in 1901. Man Collapses John Corpa, 60, of 239 South Washington street, collapsed at the corner of Beech and Washington streets yesterday morning at 11:30 Residents carried him into a yard and revived him. He later was taken to his home by Patrolman Frank Adamskl Sunnybrook pool and other pools and swimming holes in section were meccas of bathers Saturday and yesterday. Parks along the Perkjomen and Manatawny creeks were crowded with picnickers. A brief thunderstorm, which hit Pottstown at 6:30 last night, caused the temperature to drop to 79 degrees but did little to relieve the humidity.

Relief was promised for today by the weather bureau which announced fair skies with cooler temperatures. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy, the forecast continued. 8howers may put in their appearance by nightfall tomorrow, it war said. (Continued on Page Three) The Milk Control Board will seek price and marketing information from eastern producers, dealers and consumers at a public hearing in Philadelphia tomorrow. The sessions will be held in the Hotel Walton.

Similar hearings are scheduled at Pittsburgh today and Harrisburg, tomorrow. The board is considering revision of the prices paid to producers and by consumers and changing present marketing areas. ARM BROKEN IN FALL Tumbling while playing in the yard of his home, Raymond Nester, 13, of 1111 Queen street, fell and fractured his left arm. Both bones in the arm were broken, Dr. A.

A. Gallo said. He was taken to the Homeopathic hospital where the fracture was reduced. The youth was discharged after treatment. Relief, in the form of cooler temperatures, was promised Pottstown residents today by Joe Weatherman.

He said u.ir skies would prevail with the lower mercury ings. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy, he added, and probably will be followed by showers tomorrow night. Local temperatures yesterday and early this morning were: 7 a. 8 9 am. 10 itv 11 a.

m. 12 I p. m. i p. p.

m. war 89 9 70 1 .........80 74 8 79 809 .........78 84 LO 89 0 0Q 72 2 a in ........72 92 a. Perry Returns From Rotary Convention in Mexico City Next meeting will be held in the same place on the last Sunday in June. ROTAitY MEETS TONIGHT Members of the board and committeemen of the Pottstown Rotary club will meet at Brookside Country club tonight at 6:30 Retiring- President Charles J. Custer will be host.

The session will be conducted for the purpose of winding up all business for the term in charge of Custer. E. C. Perry will be installed as new president July 11 RETURN FROM CONVENTION YOUNG GIRL'S SKULL FRACTURED IN DIVE Mr. and Mrs.

Harry N. Magitson, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham and Rabbi Maxwell Farber last night returned from Atlantic City where they represented the congregation of Mercy and Truth at sessions of the 38th annual convention of the Zionist Organization in America. Meetings were held in the Rita Carlton hotel and upwards of 1000 delegates from all over the country were in attendance.

Problems in relation to the development of Palestine and education of the youth of the country were discussed. YOUTH UNDERGOES SKULL OPERATION Shirley Volz Strikes Rock in Plunge Into Manatawny E. C. Perry, who will be Installed president of the Pottstown Rotary club July 11, returned home over the week-end from a 5500-mile trip to Mexico City where he represented the club at a Rotary International convention. He was one of the 5400 Rotarians in attendance from all sections of the world "It was the most interesting trip I ever Perry declared last night as his tanned face beamed.

the exception of a rain storm every afternoon, the stay in Mexico was great." Perry, ir addition to attending all the Rotary sessions, found time to mingle with the residents and go sight-seeing. He visited, on one trip, the Desert of Lions, a section 13,000 feet above sea level tonight 8:35 p. Auto iights on at 9 05 p. Sun rises tomorrow 5:32 a. m.

North Coventry School Board will receive bids for 40 tons of stove coal to be delivered in their several schools. All bids to be hi the hands of Secretary Clarence A. Kulp by July 1st, 6 M. where clouds hung so dose to the ground he said it was foggy most of the time. There he Inspected the pyramids and other ancient and interesting remains of long- lost civilization What there was to see.

Perry saw, he said. He was interested during a bull fight when a girl almost got trampled to death by one of the animals Five bulls died from wounds during the event. The flower gardens were described by the delegate as most unusual. In addition to being beautiful, he said one could purchase an armful of carnations for six cents, of course he had to have his money (Continued on Page Three) Drink Schmidt's Beer. Phone FOR RENT Four-room apartment and bath.

All conveniences. Apply J. W. Rcnnich, Stowe. Shirley Volz.

12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Albert Volz, 1327 Queen street, was admitted to the Pottstown hospital Saturday with a fractured skull, suffered Friday night when she dived into the Manatawny creek at Manatawny park, EarlviUe, and struck her head on a rock. Immediately after the accident she was taken to the office of Dr. J. C.

ThomRS, Boyertown, and given emergency treatment. She spent the night it her home and was admitted to the hospital in the morning. The child was swimming in company with her parents and older sister, Dolores, 14. According to the father, Shirley climbed to the top of a large rock and dived into the stream When she rose to the surface her head was covered with blood Almost a doze.i stitches were required to close the wound. Frank Condition Improves; Trucker Held Children Flogged, Chained ARDMORE BOY DIES IN POOL ATSUNNYBROOK Chained to the floor of a dark torture chamber in a cellar and flogged with a garden hose because they ran away from home, four children of Jacob Miko, 52.

inset, Ralph. were rescued by State troopers. Authorities found marks of the chain and evidences of the flogging on the bodies of the victims. State Trooper C. H.

Dewitt is pictured releasing Stella, 13, from bounds that also held her sisters and brother, Frances, 12; Julia, nine, and Edward, six. The father was placed in jail. Physicians Attribute Death to Heart Trouble; Little Water in Body INHALATOR, OXYGEN FAIL TO RESTORE LIFE Youth, Unable to Swim, Was Playing in Shallow Water GOING TO JERUSALEM Vermont Candidates Will Be Placed As Band Stops Today At Noon; Standing To Be Published Tomorrow URSINUS GETS HILL MASTER President George L. Omwake Is Given Leave Of Absence THANKS The O. E.

degree team wishes to thank the public for its support during the bazaar last week. FEIGENSPAN 224 SL'NSJIfNE 40-J After undergoing an operation to relieve the pressure on his brain, caused by a fractured skull which he suffered when struck by a coal truck Friday afternoon, Frank Barton, 16, Stowe, yesterday was Improved considerably, It was reported. The youth, confined to the Homeopathic hospital, was operated on Saturday afternoon at 4 by Dr. A. A.

Oallo The physician said Barto was conscious yesterday morning but still was In a critical condition Meanwhile, Clarence Showers 32, Reading trucker, accused of striking the youth on West High street as he rode along on a bicycle, was freed under $2000 bail. He was given a hearing before Burgess Jesse R. Evans Saturday afternoon and booked on charges of aggravated assault and battery. Showers told police he did not know he struck the youth The boy, whose bicycle apparently was hit by the front fender, according to a lent, in the fender, was thrown to the highway. E.

Gudebrod. Rosedale, took the hoy to the hospital The band will stop playing at noon today, candidates! And if an old hand at playing to you know that that means the mad scramble stops and everybody finds a place. Ves, sir. that's the story, for tomorrow another standing of competitors in the Vermont vacation campaign will be published in The Mercury. And the list will include all votes deposited at The Mercury office until noon today.

So be sure to get your votes in early to make sure they are tabulated Votes may be obtained at any of the 75 stores participating in the campaign with each purchase of 25 cents and over. Be sure to ask for votes when you are making a purchase. You are entitled to them. Eight Glorious Vacations The four boys and four girls who have amassed the greatest amount of votes when the campaign closes August 17 will be tlven absolutely free a glorious nine-day vacation at Lake Morey, Vermont, one of truly great resort centers. Votes are coming in thick and fast.

And the topnotchers are going to have to step lively to hold their positions. Almost all candidates are improving their marks and one in particular brought to The Mercury Saturday a wad of votes that would make your hair stand on end. not at the top of the list but going to be there unless something is done to stop him. FORMER CARRIER PROMOTED Herbert Zimmerman, former carrier of The Mercury, has been promoted from clerk to an assistant managership of an automobile accessory store in Long Beach, according to word received here by his father, Walter S. Zimmerman.

Mercury circulation manager. 1375 Queen street. Alfred N. Wilcox, Oneonta. instructor in French at The Hill, local preparatory school, the past term, will teach French and Spanish at Urslnus during the 193536 term, the Collegeville institution announced Saturday.

The languages teacher was graduated from Wesleyan university and took graduate work at Middlebury college and Brown university. The board of directors granted George L. Omwake, ill president of the college, a leave of absence for the school year 1 In his absence the college will be directed by a committee of five faculty members. Omwake has been ill for the past several months. Kenneth A.

Hashagen, who starred on the basketball team at the University of Pennsylvania the past Fall, was named coach of basketball and instructor in physical education. FALLS FROM WtGON Jacob Kulp, 62. of 372 Apple street, suffered body oruises and abrasions Saturday when he tumbled from a hay wagon while working on a nearby farm. He was treated at the Pottstown hospital and then discharged. Several hundred laughing and frolicking swimmers suddenly were hushed Saturday afternoon shortly after 4 when William Lydon, 14-year-old Ardmore picnicker, was dragged dead from Sunnybrook swimming pool.

Although two Pottstown physicians, a corps of life guards and several first-aid experts worked for almost three hours on the youth, their efforts were fruitless. Opinion was divided on the manner In which the boy met his death. It was he was not drowned as less than a pint of water was pumped from his body. Dr. D.

B. Cooley and Dr. W. B. Shaner, local physicians, said they believed a heart condition caused the death.

Anotner theory advanced was that the victim, known to have been eating an orange as he entered the pool, may have choked on a piece of the fruit and suffocated. FAMILY PARTY Young Lydon arrived at the park in company with his family which was attending the annual picnic of Ardmore Park Civic association. He entered the pool with his father, Joseph Lydon, and a younger brother, Joseph eight. William had been ill the past week, it was said. The youth could not swim, his father told Raymond Hartenstine, one of the proprietors of the pool.

He was playing about in the shallow water near one of the diving platforms shortly before his body was found. At that point the water is less than four feet deep but beyond the guard rails the pool drops to a depth of nine feet. His body was found on the extreme bottom of the pool. It was believed when the youth was stricken his body slipped off the ledge and fell to the bottom of the nine-foot section. Body Discovered The body was discovered by James Ehly, 14, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert L. Ehly, 1114 High street. Ehly shouted to the life guard on duty on the nigh diving board platform, about 30 feet away. Daniel Schoenly, 80 Mt Vernon street, and John Shaner.

employed in the press department of The Mercury, dived in and swam to the frpot. The life guard, Robert Mourer. Lancaster, followed. Schoenly brought the youth's body to the surface and ne. Mourer and Shaner carried it to the concrete walk surrounding the pool.

As they were carrying the body to the walk, Joseph Lydon. the younger brother, broke down and cried my brother Mourer immediately oegan applying artiflcal respiration He was aided by Harry White, local accredited life saver. Dr Shaner, who had driven to the pool to pick up his grandchildren Harold Davenport and George Rambo was summoned. Dr. Cooley had been called before Dr.

Shaner was found Workers Continue Efforts For Cash Relief Here (Continued on Three) Officers of the United league of Pottstown were ordered to continue their efforts to obtain cash relief tor the unemployed in the borough. This action was taken Saturday when a session of the organization was conducted in hail, 241 High street. Pressure on the problem was being made by the league with the backing oi the State United organization and through the National league affiliations. George W. Bause, a member and organizer of the league said last night.

The league members felt, Bause said, despite the slice of the $4.000,000.006 federal relief fund which might be used to aid unemployed, the workers should receive cash Tor relief because of the failure of borough officials to present and obtain an okeh on projects to put men to work here. Bause reported conditions he found In traveling in the Interest of the International Garment union. This mission took him to Lebanon, Harrisburg. Allentown, and Bangor. At the latter place, he said, a strike was declared over the week-end.

He declared the iarger industires In those vicinities had not made a general move for reduction of wages or lengthening of hours but the minimum wage was disposed of In many cases. again are active in diregarding all provisions of for- The largest stock in town. LESTER DAUB. 114 Hanover St Phone 2288 SCHEIDT all 221-J Heidquarters for A E. WILI.AUER, 234 High Street.

(Continued on Page Thxee) FIREWORKS At 137 High Street WEDDING RINGS Chas. Longacre, Bahr Arcade I1REWORKS! I-IKE works ON THE MAIN DRAC Informal Littls Snapshots of Goings, Comings, and Doings PEGGV LIDWIG few ram. GEORGE MEASE DORIS HARTENSTINE a singer HARRY WHITE tired out. TOM LAWLER inking ice water. PATTY PETERSON a horse.

PETE HOOVER aflutter. BETTY SPIER cool ALICE SIMMONS DOT GRAY for a recreation park. BILLY SHANER hay. ALBERT SARACEN! balL.