The Levittown Times from Levittown, Pennsylvania • Page 1

THE LEVITTOWN I Vea I her Rain and somewhat colder afternoon with a low tonight Jibont 35. cloudy and and occasional ruin endlnir hefore noon and turning colder by niirhi. 1 1 tented YEAR-VOLUME III No. 122 LEVITTOWN, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 29, 1954 16 Pages 5c DESECRATE CHURCH Young Mother, 16, Killed Beneath Wheels of Car Driven Young Gang Enters Building, Scatters Debris, Takes Little Vandals had a field day in Christ Lutheran Church, drive, on Monday night and may have to pay for with a term in a reform school. The vandals destroyed consecrated property such as Communion wafers, scattered collection envelopes and tried to make off with several Christmas presents which were in storage room.

Resident Agrees With Levitl Firm On Fence Stand Hundreds Sympathize With Firm's Desire To Keep Appearance re inclined to agree with floor Sunday School room on the Levitt and Sons that our fence is side of the church building which illegal." said Mrs, Robert Schmidt faces the lake of 522 Lilac lane, we will re- Chi of Walterick said the vandals move it now in order to save court broke the bottom pane the win- dow reached in and released a Mrs. Schmidt explained that latch and entered the building when they built the six-foot patio through the Sunday School room, enclosing fence, they did no1 think Children any steps would be to en- He -aid footprints outside ip force the deed restriction against window indicate the vandals were Continued en J) Chief Walterick and Officer Stephen Parto, Tullytown police. who are conducting an intensive investigation, said an inventory will have to be made before the number (if missing articles are determined. Chief'W alterick. however, feels the vandals escaped with little or no loot, although they made mess of the interior of the church.

fie said there little monetary damage to the church other than a broken window pane where the vandals gained entrance to the building. The window is in a first Brother Weigh Battle Injured In Raging Here Freak Crash CH A VI Al TON a group of youngsters, both hovs and girls. He called the group "a hunch of teenage and said the same type thing has been going on around the community for a long time. The chief he wondered where the children tell their ents they've been when they're out And it il be nearly as high to- for three or four hours on their day. But don't gel too enthusias- own.

He said he'd think the par- tic. ents would want to know where the children were. Good Evening! Mercury H2 yesterday. IT'S F.ITHEK TOO HOT OK TOO 01,0 These gals seem to he in a predicament. What to do! Swiniiniim or ice skating? prepared for both, frankly that bathing looks too cold tnen for the decrees registered yesterday.

the befuddled are Sandy Foster of 400 Hillcrest a and Carole Hughes, Osborne LCA Discusses Complaint Made By Stonybrook Woman Five Men Freed In Gaming Case Accident i T1 On River Road Along Lower Rucks county highways, as in other coun-j ties in Pennsylvania, is a quiet, hut relentless three-cornered Wakefield battle that is destined to become numbar one mi the 16-year-old Philadelphia stove league when legislature convenes in Harrisburg. mother died beneath the The contestants in this cold-to-warm-war are the Com- a car driven by her monwealth, second class townships and state truckers. The in a ireak two-car ae- weight limit for truck loads. cident near Bowmans Hill This triangular fracas in no way resembles three dogs moi'ning in Upper Make- running around a bean pole. Because of high level boon- township one of three 'doggling and factional strifes and --------------------------------------------crashes investigated by Low- combinations within and without III i 61 Bucks county police, each group, some of the issues nllMA A IHfODrC 1 he Barbara have the strength filtered out of wlUlllwwl of was prononncpd them by the ttme they reach debate.

Basically, the trucking companies of this state are striving to increase the total payload weight of truck using the Commonwealth's highways from 45.000 pounds to 60,000 pounds and more five Percent Okay At present a fine cannot be imposed on a semi-tractor trailer it it is five percent over this or 47,250 pounds, 'the state Motor Vehicle Law 903 pertaining to ov- Nine Volunteers Come to Aid of Civic Center Emergency Action Taken by LCA to Keep Site Functioning Dice Game Trial Continues for Three dead on her arrival at Mercer hospital, Trenton. N.J., at 12:50 this morning. Hospital physic ians said the girl died of a fractured skull and internal injuries, Her husband, Harold Zepp, 19, suffered lacerations of the left arm and was admitted to thp hospital for observation. Also admitted was the victim's brother, Edward Beilis, 19, of 3448 Old York Philadelphia. All were rushed to Trenton in Lambertville Rescue Squad am- The LCA board of directors last buiance erweight trucks Provides that the night took emergency measures to State John Me Don- excess load must be removed.

This keep the Levittown Civic Center HmJ n( Kairis rarely, if ever. done. functioning lpss HiIls said ac The largest lobby in the state Meeting at a "no quorum" cifieni occurred at 12:30 a at capita; behind the move to in- sion of the necessary 35 of- lho intersection of River rd, and A case of property rights occupied a large portion Of crease the legal weight limit is ficers were nine direct- legislative Route a mad the regular meeting of the LCA board of directors last backed by state trucking compa- and officers volunteered to lading from the base of' Homan's night, but no action could be taken because of lack of a nies. It is the Pennsylvania Motor serve on a committee appointed Hill, quorum Truck Association. and headed by Gorden Bret- into hitch The clause Stymied other business which ihis organization succinctly sets schneider.

president. According to the State before the board and brought caustic remarks 11 30 A Week report two cars headed east state should amend its piesenl I he action oecame necessary Hie Bowman Hill rd when Slip said paths were being worn laws and adopt a law permitting following the resignation ot Clar- nrst car driven by Edward F. in In i and her neighbors lawh. heavier payloads on trucks using ence Vorse, civic center chairman, white, 19, of 4:534 street, Phila- and trespassers sometimes wete highways within the state. who put in about 30 hours a week dpjphia.

failed to brake to stop pugnacious when asked to detour l. Surrounding states have much during the 14 months he held his at approach of Rivpr rd and rround property larger weight limits than Pennsyl- post. skidded into a ditch. Natural Path vania, i Ohio, New York, Vorse announced that his resig- Mr. and Mrs.

Zepp, BretM hneider explained the wo- New Jersey, Dela- nation is effective Jan. 1, but he jn car, were thrown from man property adjoins the park- ware, Maryland, he would be willing to con- the vehicle when it lurched back tinue his job for a week or more on the highway. Police said they the over the deadline in order to al- were seated next to the driver at was to come from Gordon BretKchneider, presi-: dent, on the lack of interest shown by directors. Bretschneider introduced the property right matter on the floor Ml hut three of the eighl men when he explained he was (ailed No sir. Temperature 36 below The chief said the blame would who have been on trial in Bucks by a woman in Rtonvhrook on the zero at Frazier, and a dozen seem to lie on a group of 15 to County Criminal Court, the past matter, inches of snow at Denver and in 20 youngsters who are continually two days on charges involving the no language have we ever known getting into malicious mischief He operation and frequenting ot a that to mean harbingers of early said the latest actions of the group floating dice game in the base- property as a path to shopping to Stonybrook connect with weight limit set by the Common- low the LCA time to arrange for the time of the accident.

were thefts of light bulbs from nient of one ol forrnei titer, and she asked the shopping center. wealth a replacement. At the same time, the car driven decorations at the Levittown shop- fire houses were discharged in requesting Levitt to The woman told Bretschneider 2. The average greater weight of Vorse also volunteered to serve by the brother, Beilis, also ping center. morning by Judge Edwin Sat a fence or barrier between she He and Parto will question every terthwaite, who sustained demur- her property and the shopping on continued on 3) rers (() evKjent.e them center parking lot He said th.

woman complained mg lot and serves as a natural and West Virginia, 58,400. hai trespassers were using her path into it. He said accessways State truckers state that 'I elides-trance tor show-down tote but file French National assembly on full ratification of the Parts accords rearming Germain and it begins to appear this newest dynamic leader will gpt precise!) what be wants. Well, like we said yesterday, France is known for doing the right thing at the right time when necessity requires and it would peem that in the instance of this historic pact she ll respond with distinction Continued on 3 Republicans May Take Posts Express Interest In Ward Positions charging "common gambling The third day of the trial go. underway this morning Judge Satterthwaite announced his rulings, following motions presented yesterday at the close of court The trial followed a raid conducted by state police and county detectives in the Jonner Good Will Fire House, 515 Swain July in which 109 men were arrested Arraigned in court on Republicans gambling charges were.

'interest" in Levittown If Lee Three Levittown this morning showed Joseph F. Bocchinn. John Costa, I I their new wards on Coslmi) Guan(i Kn(, a for I the Bristol township board of com- Laqtiilano. of Philadelphia "tV "i missi.mers. but Democrats, if m- and three Antonin im.

letting he 1)esj Cm, 424 Dorrance and Sam- Verv possible, we think, the approve. fi11. Sfcrftary will in ud Moffo- n0 Pond his mission. had written Levitt and Sons truck loads in adjoining states is lie matter nut rpeeived no re- more than 15.000 pounds. This means that a Pennsylvania trucker must pul three trucks on the road where a trucker in an adjoining state uses two A spokesman tor the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association said, inequity is absorbed by the consumer who is forced to pay for the empty space in higher shipping rates." ,1.

Trucking groups fear that the low weight limit will drive private industry away from the Pennsyl- looking for imilar type Continued on 3) on Rifle Bullet Hits Window Police Seeking Pot Shooter Bus Schedule Change Slated Revised Routes Planned Jan. 9 esting people this way!) Flash from Mitch Melnick: The Levittown Bridge Club will resume its regular weekly games on Dec. qtk OF' WARNING TO NEW vania Turnpike thereby defeating 30 at 8 m. Fallsington Library's RFS1DKXTS. jng t0 its original purpose.

the place. Pav the Tolls imbibe on New Years Fve, do it Bristol ownship police are a heavy air rifle or it. Hev. yon know, if we get Albert W. Kastburn.

of 127 Stony- The trial proceetieu this morn- brook Republican school boardjjng the cases of tbe Common- candidate in the 1953 election, said wealth against Guanti, Costa and he would accept a commissioner Moflo, while the others were dis- Pans areords ratified, An sea( if appointed by the Rucks and led the court house can airmen i a County Courts. Judge Satterthwaite explained 'om I haven discussed it with any- ihat there was no evidence of the ip laniif onc sai(j gdward Febich, of fivc discharged defendants oeing deepend, wp can stait this 42 Orangewood dr Right? oniing new year off right Right. Vir force officer travels pil anfl conies to a dearl in one and one.half seconds. a director of guilty of "gambling for iiveli- tho Levittown Civic Association, hood The court, nor, rebut I would probably accept it. marked that "It is the fault of the (Continued on Page J) (Continued on 3) The revised bus schedule which was approved recently by the of weapon that put State Public I tilities commission a neat hole through the window is expected to go into effect op of a five-year-olds bedroom in Ian.

9, it was announced today The same spokesman staled that Goldenridge yesterday. by the office of the The Greenan family is moving home 01 anange toi an aliet- majority of tolls on the Penn Walter Cuipek, Grass- delphia Coach company, to California. We ll miss anfl nale place to stay over in each sylvania turnpike are paid by the pond road, reported the occurence A combination of buses from the. niiu vv. li ci section I dm li imho him Miuri anfi is now search- company irenton ann to iepftrt from Thornridge who remembers! Contrary to public opinion, passen- out the pellet so it can he phia routes, both running through LVK GOT KNOPGH TO REALLY a labyrinth on New ger cars are responsible for only handed over to the police to aid Levittown.

will cut travel time Kve! a small percentage of the tolls mem in their search. from an hour to 40 minutes, and not pushing anything, but "If we are to keep private indus- The ruipek home, a rancher, is vvi 11 take 20 minutes in travel time there was a mile-long line at the try mushrooming along the turn- a corner lot, and the route between Levittown State Liquor Store in Fairless we should assure low shipping races Goldenridjie drhe. and Philadelphia Mrs. Cuipek stated that it is ini- Feldman, president of probable that the shot was the Trenton company, said the ap- of a careless hunter, but proved routes won he put into feels, rather, that it was done mis- operation until customers along the ehievously, perhaps by a young- line, are properly notified, ster who received the rifle for tie explained that rates will have Christmas. (Continued on Jl I also hear that a Kal in VVillo- Yvood is needed to replace Mar- sima Marahle.

about it? (One gels to meet more inter- on Continued an Psgt been hark of some drivers going somewhat less than that fnsi but stopping time. in about the old timer Is a person who can remember when talked McCarthy luirlie. INSECT ON THE HEARTH Pesky Crickets Back Inside For Winter and most certainly pony for ttixty-nine ninety-five. hp paid $2 a week for 12 weeks, riftht." said Johnny. then skipped, owing $49.95.

That over your cards, pic one our at was four years ago, come npxt random, or pick one failed November, so there's a little mat- IN A HOLE? Billy The Grounclchuck Quits Levittown Home An indifferent Levitt and the whole situation got IHI I iiiim Fletcher and Sam nigg are broke when a hill collector calls. One thing to another mid liuallv J. I. Rv LEE GARB which can be purchased in most Kilkenny, the eollerlnr, is emi. The cricket.

official hardware stores is suggested he- vinced after Sam, called i locate. Give it to me and by this tet of $3-1 interest, call it $74. may at this moment he digging fouled up. house-insect, is again clamoring cause it reasonably harmless to strongest man in Hie time tomorrow have the You have the money here tomor- Billy the Groundhog out of his Billy is, or was. a real live Ken- for attention.

We have them, and children and pets fosses Kilkenny with a snap money row at this time and you win home, but the situation elicits no tucky groundhog, brought to Vs many a social affair reveals, we get rid ot them, only to have It crickets have invaded the mare. 1 Kor how 'yourself a nice bill, a I sympathy because Billy brought it town last August. The Mullins nil the sound trucks on them pop up in another section, walls, and cannot be reached by a Kilkenny glowered at Johnny "For 10 bucks. that?" and you pay uip 10 bucks and on himself. liked Billy on sight, and brought whpels, This time an SOS from Holly contact spray, the only thing to "You think vou're pretty good? said Kilkenny, I'm bringing the brass knocks The Levittown Times learned ot him back as a gift from Paul Multi til brings us back lo the prob- do is take the family out for a ou could take a bunch of cards just got yourself a little with me.

to collect. How's Billy plight yesterday through tins' father. The merage husband likes climr- iem. call to the Department week end and throw the 'muse like this every Monday morniim lie skimmed quickly sot yourself little deal, former family, the five Mullins of Apparently, though, the affection imr sais a shle expert, of Agriculture is the first step, open to fumigation experts. skips, brother, not the easy tnrough his little bunch of cards.

said Johnny. 52 Oldpond road. Levittown. wasn't mutual or Billy got the more years they cllnii. the The recommendation is that Lev- Crickets.

1 1 ones you could take 10-12 Extracted one. "Here's a nice lit- some Sam Seems Billy got the wanderlust tickle and he started looking hotter. ittowners first find thp crickets, do a certain amount of damage cards like thi- every Monday, run i number. 'Alice Cummings, said, we can ro another and just couldn't control himself, tor other quarters only a contact spray is similar to in; down the skips and get the money, Chesterton She bought, a fall tomorrow, Consequently. Levittown lost its of- 1 He wandered off several times, your effective A cMordane mixture.

'Continued on 3 i hith I fur from the Arctic Fur Com ficial groundhog, Billv lost his (Continued I).