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Two PHONE 61Jt THE READING TIMES, READING, PA THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER '4, i 9 2 6 TIME8 PHONE 8101 Five Injured, One Seriously, Day's Toll of Automobile Accidents TRIO WYOMISSING IISSII HEAD RICK NAMED OPENS HOME SEASON CALVARY REFORMED ENTERTAINS KIWANIS "Kiwanls Night" was observed last night at Calvary Reformed church when the club held a dinner meeting with the consistory and church men. Diner was served to more than 250 guests. Rev. Frederick K. Stamm, pastor.

A musical program, consisting of solos, quartets, orchestra music and a rendition "on musical saws," was given during the evening. A two man minstrel sketch was presented by the church members. to the dinner the guests at tended an organ recital in the church auditorium. Booklets, containing a' history and review of the church activities, were placed at each cover. addressed the meeting, telling his impressions of Europe.

R. W. Mc Sparran, Kiwanian and member of the consistory, presided. Fred Ludwig, Sunday school superintendent, spoke tor the church members; Randolph Meek for the. consistory, and Calhoun Smith, president of Kiwanis, for the club.

John H. Eisenhauen principal of High School for Boys, also spoke. OF R. H. S.

ATHLETICS YOUTH'S SKULL IS FRACTURED WHEN TRUCK OVERTURNS I Reading Woman Finds Old Paper with Story of Washington's Death Because she saw a news item in the Times of an oner to sell an old Reading newspaper, Mrs George R. Whitman, 927 North Fourth rummaged into seme old papers and found a newspaper published in Kingston, N. in 1801. The paper, she said, con tains the story of Washington's death. Mrs.

Whitman said that the paper is in good condition. Small, Appreciative Audience Hears Three Local Musicians in Concert Samuel Bertolet and Alice Fox Named Vice Presidents in Student Election Warren Reedy, 16, of East Delays Naming of Berks Anniversary Committee Members Because of the death of Judge Harry D. Schaeffer of the Berks county orphans' court, Dr. C. R.

Schollr president of the Berks unty Historical society, has not appointed a committee to 'celebrate the 175th anniversary of the establishment of Berkf county. Judge Schaeffer. was to have served as honorary chairman of the committee. This committee will confer with the county commissioners and the directors of the Conrad 'Weiser Memorial park' in working: out a joint celebration for' the opening of the Weiser home and the establishment of the county. Dr.

Scholl said that he hoped to have the committee appointed within the next few weeks. The Berks County Historical society wilt hold its regular meeting next Tuesday, Dr. Scholl announced last night. Sinking Spring, Victim of Quarry Mishap James Rick was elected president of the Reading High School Athletic association, it START REPAIRMEN Five persons, Including: an elderly man and woman and two small chil dren, were injured in a series of Perat'at Seveirfh Stceet was announced last night following the tabulation of the bal lota from the High School for Boys and the High School for Girls. The vot Last evening, in the auditorium of the Woman's club, the Wyomissing Trio of Reading gave its first home concert this season, and was warmly welcomed by an 'audience, small, but appreciative.

Since its first appearance three years ago, the organization has presented programs of the highest type of chamber music and each season has shown a finer coordination Between the members and a gradual subordination of each individual's artistry' which is highly pleasing to the ear. Hayden's Major Trio, from 26, Beethoven's "Trio in Major," and Mendelssohn's Minor Trio" WORK IN NEW SHOPS automobile accidents in various sections of the city late yesterday Three were taken to hospitals, the others treated by physicians and sent home. Caught in the cab of his truck, when it overturned late yesterday fc Ing was done on Tuesday but due the large num 1 ber of votes the Reading Company Moves First Croup Into New Million Dollar Plant afternoon at Fehr O'Rourke quarry, Shillington, Warren Eeedy, 1, East Sinking suffered a fractured skull and a broken arm. He was taken to the Reading: hos store of specialized sHops offers, very new arrivals at very appealing prices were the "works performed by the threesome. The daintiness and exuberance of spirit, characteristic of the Haydn Trio, was well portrayed, but it was in the Beethoven number COUNC IL SESSI ON pital, where his condition last night that the audience showed real pleas DOES VERY LITTLE ure.

Here the players seemed at their best and the mutuality of technic and interpretation was firmly established. Of particular beauty was the largo movement, which was i fraught with eloquence. Repairmen began work in the new $1,000,000 freight car repair shops of the Reading railroad yesterday, according to an announcement by officials. This is the first group to move into the recently completed structure which local railroad men claim is the largest of its kind in the world. On Tuesday the first curs were moved to the new' shops, while the first actual repair work was done yesterday.

While the work of transferring the repairmen from the old shops along Sixth street to the new shop near the main Reading track is expected to take some three months, officials said that they expected to make a The Mendelssohn work concluded Routine Business Fills Program of City Fathers at Regular Meeting the program. In this number is em bodied a melodic charm and a re finement of style that has placed it counting was "not completed until last night. Other officers I elected include, Rick Alice Fox and Wan en Hess, vice president's; Virginia Wray, secretary, and Dorothy Moore, treasurer. Rick, who was elected president, received the largest majority which was 563 votes over hh? opponent, Helen Rehr. The closest contest was between Dorothy Moore with 676 and Lee Blyler with 633 votes in the election for treasurer.

Miss Moore's majority was 23 votes. The two boys elected are members of the High School for Boys while the three girls are enrolled in the High School for Girls. Final standing of the votes on the officers follows: President Helen Behr, 383: James Rick, 946. Vice President Alice Fox, 885; Dorothy Tea, 441; Warren Hess, 791; Samuel Bertolet, 538. Secretary Virginia Wray, 781; Henry Hawk, 648.

Treasurer Dorothy Moore, 676; Lee Blyler, 653. among the greatest of chamber music literature. The playing of this num ber was marked by a spontaneity in attack and a sureness in dynamics, and, as a whole, proved a real test of the capabilities of the players to the utmost. At the conclusion of the concert the musicians were recalled v39 critical. Reedy, who works for his father, a contractor, was getting a load of rpalls at the time of the accident.

In tacking his truck, he went over a slight embankment and turned turtle. Workmen released him from under the machine and summoned the hospital ambulance. Shoulder Muscle Torn Thomas Noecker, 64, of 825 Walnut had the muscles of his left arm literally torn from his shoulder when he was struck by an automobile on Walnut street between Eighth and Ninth streets shortly after 6 o'clock last evening. Noecker stepped into the path of an automobile driven by Elmer Moser, of 112 W. Spring st In addition to the arm injury, the man suffered lacerations of the head and arms.

Moser reported the accident to police. Struck by an automobile in front of 1849 Perkiomen at 6 o'clock last evening, Mrs. Lizzie Groff, 60, of 205 S. Fourth suffered a laceration tinder the left eye and bruises of both legs. The woman, suffering considerably from shock, was taken to the office of Dr.

R. C. Klopp for treatment. Carmine Ficardly, of Shamokin, driver of the automobile, reported to police. gradual transfer of workers, of which the first small group was moved yes terday.

several times. In spite of the fact that no omcial The personnel of the trio is Uans Nix, violinist; John Meyer, cellist, Council met briefly and did very little business yesterday morning. The purchase of five sets of trafflc signals was authorized. John Kessl.r, 430 Woodward was appointed a temporary inspector in the department of sewers and public improvements at $5 a day. Bids were opened for gate valves for the new dam, as follows: Kennedy Valve company, El mira, 48 inch, 36 inch, Rensselear Valve company, 48 inch, 36 inch, $721; Reading Meter Repair company, 48 inch, 36 inch, Chapman Valve Manufacturing 48 inch, 36 inch, $525; Eddy Valve company, Waterford, N.

and Willy Richter, pianist. The next concert will be given on information Is available, local railroad authorities anticipate that the movement of workers yesterday will mean that there will be no celebration in connection with the opening of the shops. It was originally planned to have a banquet and elaborate Wednesday, January 5, when the Gretchaninoff "Trio in Minor" will celebrations making the completion of the shops and the opening of the largest renair shops for treight cai? late arrivals in winter coats Everyday we have been unpacking gorgeous individual coats. Lavish use of fur wide fronts of fur with enormous fur cuffs, plastrons and borders huge animal scarfs and fur linings are the expression of the latest Paris vogue. The colors are Shelbarks, Black, Grackle, Ruby, Green and richly patterned imported sports, fabrics Priced from $49.75 to $250 THIRD FLOOR READING OFFICIALS have its first hearing in Reading.

The other number will be the Schubert "Trio in Flat" from Opus 99. By C. F. ANON JU EXONERATES DRIVER; LOCAL MEN VICTIMS in the world. Will Be Used For Storage.

Officials said that the action this week was taken to relieve some of the congested conditions in the old 48 lnch, 36 inch, $123. The bid of the latter was brought in by a letter carrier after the others had been opened. Hunter sald.it apparently had been mailed in time and moved that the bids be reopened in order that it could be read. This TO HONOR PAISLEY shops. In the future, the space va Exoneration was the verdict of a Lebanon coroner's jury hearing the Will Tender Dinner to Treasurer Before' Club Meeting Here Tonight Honoring H.

E. Paisley, treasurer of the Reading railroad, who will spealt to the Reading Company club of Reading tonight, officials of the company are planning a dinner at the One group of coats at $125 is particularly attractive, with trimmings of Caracul, French Beaver, or For. Children Injured Running Into the side of an automobile at Spring and Rose streets at noon yesterday, Dorothy Noll, 6, of 820 Rose suffered bruises of the body. Henry Hunsleker, of jLaurel tiale, was the driver of the car. Raymond Buller, 1466 N.

Front took the child to Homeopathic hospital. Seven year old Violet Stock, of 421 Tulpehocken suffered concussion of the brain and bruises of the body when she was struck by au automobile driven by Ralph W. Buck waiter, of 614 Miltimore on avenue near Buttonwood treet, at 4 (iclock yesterday afternoon. The child is undeif observation In Homeopathic hospital. While driving east through Wyo mlssing early yesterday morning, Joe Bucci, of 243 S.

Sixth Reading, lost control of his car which rode onto the lawn of Dr. C. E. Lerch's just missing striking a trolley Dole and grazing a shade tree. The ar was greatly damaged.

Eucci was unhurt. GUNNER SHOT IN uaniei jjoone hotel at 6 o'clock to night. i cated will be used for storage purposes, if present plans of the Reading company are carried out. Additional machinery and equipment has tOkbe installed in five new shops before the plant can be put into complete operation, it was said. Officials expect the arrival of these accessories within the coming few weeks.

When they arrive, the work of completing the new shops will go forward rapidly, they said. The new shops, which includes approximately six and three quarters acres under one roof, are divided into the hugo repair shop proper and five smaller rooms, blacksmith shop, plating mill, machine woodworking room and lumber storage. The new freight car repair shops are a part of the $3,000,000 expending that the Reading company authorized 18 months ago. Other parts of the project include the new office building for the headquarters of the car shops, a new passenger car repair shop, and a paint mixing and battery house. These other buildings are now being constructed near the Spring street subway and the' Reading tracks.

aso of Chester Wukowski, Reading, on charges that grew out of the auto accident Saturday night that proved fatal to two local men. The hearing was held by Corooner Allen Rutherford, of Lebanon, yesterday. The chief defense for Witkowskl fras that Frank Blueheck, 40, one of the men killed, grabbed the wheel of the automobile and made it impossible for the driver to prevent the crash. The other man killed in the accident was Walter Zijaka, mer Zitlaskowski, in the car at the time ow the accident, was held as a material witness. Witkowskl faces trial on a charge of manslaughter.

BOGUS SERVANTS LONDON, Oct. 26. Scotland Yard and other detectives in Greater London are concentrating their efforts. on a gang of bogus servants who are victimizing housewives. Small sums of money are asked from the residents to cover alleged traveling expenses when the fakers "seek situations." Those invited to attend the dinner include: J.

J. Weightman, president of the organization; J. W. McAdam, past president; A. 15..

Clarke, past president; J. S. Brobst, past prest was agreed to. The proposals were ordered scheduled. Authorize Paving An ordinance authorizing the construction of storm water novcnv as follows, was passed: Elm street from Tenth to Eleventh; Twelfth from Green northward, approximately 125 feet; Twelfth street from Oley northward, approximately 123 feet; Twelfth from Windsor northward 117 feet, and Twelfth from Spring southward, approximately 125 feet.

An appropr.ation of $12,5 is provided for to pay for the work. The paving with sheet asphalt surfacing on a cement base of Thirteenth street between Union and Bern, at a cost of $36,000, was authorized. Council directed advertising for bids for the construction of storm sewers and appurtenances on Pike street between Thirteenth and Linden; Marlon from Twelfth to Hampden boulevard, and Hampden boulevard from Marion northward approximately S00 feet. To Buy Land For the cewer on Pike street an appropriation of $2,000 is provided for. The appropriation Is not stipulated In the other measures because tne city engineer is ill and has not estimated the cost.

Ordinances were passed for purchase of real estate in Maldencreek township fr water shed purposes as follows: A lot, 60 by 75 feet, from William H. Moyer for' $350, and a lot, 40 by 75 feet, from Harvey E. Moyer for $250. W. N.

Endy, vice president; A. Hiller, secretary; C. F. Straub. treas urer; L.

K. Morris, W. H. Schmehl, jr. n.

jtiraucner, n. is. Heckman, H. F. Beck, Howard Mengel and V.

B. Boslcr, directors; and these officials: V. li. Fisher, general superintend ent; R. B.

Abbott, assistant general LEG WHEN FENCE FIRES PAL'S GUN superintendent; A. C. Tosh, superintendent highway transportation; I. A. Seiders, superintendent M.

P. R. J. C. Wrenshall, engineer maintenance of way; L.

D. Shearer, superintendent telegraph; C. A. Fisher, inspector of transportation: J. T.

DISABLED WAR VETS SELL MAYOR FIRST James Snyder, 48, of 1141 Marion was sugnuy injured in a gu ing FORGET ME NOTS Pratt, supervisor of safety; F. D. accident yesterday afternoon. A gun in the hands of Thomas Lash, 31, 1484 N. Tenth was accidentally EPSOM SALTS i LIKE LEMONADE Made Pleasant with Grape and Lemon Acids As a part of the program to sell forget me nots to aid the disabled veterans of Berks county, members discharged while Lash was crawling underneath a wire fence near the I'omeroy Country club.

The shot of the Reading Chapter of the Dis a special group of fur coats $125 Black, grey, and brown caraculs with fox collars. Pony with beaver, fitch or fox collars Kid caracul with fox collars. Leopard kid with fox collar and borders. Sealine with squirrel or marmot collars and cuffs. Mendoza beaver with fitch shawl collar.

American Opossum. THIRD FLOOR abled American War Veterans of the World War yesterday sold the first svrucx some stones lying on the ground and the leaden pellets were ricochetted into Snyder's left lee RABBI WILL TALK ON Refusing medical treatment, Snyder "GHETTO DREAMER" was taken to his home by Lash. Lah called at police station last night and reported the accident to Captain McKlnney. "Israel Zangwill, a Dreamer of the Ghetto a Tribute," will be the ser mon subject of Rabbi Lewis J. H(ftis at Keener Israel synagogue.

Eighth and Court streets, tomorrow night at Hlncs, mechanical assistant; Paul Voorhees, resident engineer; I. T. Tyson, superintendent Reading division; D. S. Haldeman, assistant superintendent Reading Harrisburg divisionr A.

T. Dice, superintendent W. C. division; E. A.

Borell, engineer motive G. Edmondson, assistant engineer motive power; G. L. Sealer, electrical engineer; J. B.

Young, engineer of tests; E. P. AVynn, supervisor rates and shops; W. L. Rice, superintendent Reading shops; F.

Helnbach, master mechanic; G. C. Shugars, general loocmotive inspector; R. B. Rasbridge, superintendent car department; W.

A. Wurts, city freight agpnt; D. L. Mauger, district passenger agent; R. J.

Stack house, general storekeeper; C. E. Chamberlln, superintendent Harrisburg division; R. D. Heusner, division freight agent, and T.

W. Fister, district claim agent. Special trains will brins the out of town members of the i lub to the meeting, it was announced last night. The meeting will be held in the High School for Girls starting at 7.30 o'clock. 8 clock.

Rabbi Haas intends to discuss Zangwill's place in Jewish affairs and his efforts In behalf of the solution of the Jewish problem. Rev. flowers to Mayor William E. Shar man and several of the city council men. The public sale of forget me nots will take place on Penn street and several otller business sections of the city on Nov.

11, Armistice day, according to Commander Jacob G. Schmehl of the local chapter. Local veterans hope to sell 6,000 flowers to local citizens. Disabled veterans from Berks county are in the Walter Reed hospital, Washington, D. Naval hospital, Philadelphia; and Mt.

Alto, which is just outside of Washington, D. C. The money raised from the sale of the flowers will be turned over to the laison officer of this community to pay claims of disabled veterans of this county and some to the national headauarters for the use of the dis FmrfliTnTnTrift DEATHS In Beading Jacob Gottlieb will chant the serv Ik i. ice. Rabbi Joseph Miller, of Brooklyn.

Fur coats of unusual charm blended skins and flattering collars at really low prices and convenient terms. N. chairman of the national committee on brotherhoods and men's clubs of the United Synagogues of America, will talk to Kesher Israel Brotherhood Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the social rooms of the synagogue. Officers will be elected and the report of the committee on abled veterans headquarters, Com by laws read. Piano solos by Rose Sillman and other musical numbers mander Schmehl said.

This project has the endorsement of President Coolidge, the commander in chief of the Veterans of will feature the program. UNCLE SAM WANTS WELFARE WORKERS Foreign Wars, national' commander of the American Legion, commander PLAN CARD PARTY will tint in chief of the Veterans of the Spanish Americans Wars, and the com ANTONIO KWIATKOWSKI, 63, flied at his home, 1316 Kenney street, yesterday morning. He was one of founders of St. Mary's Catholic church, Knights of Casimlr and St. Mary's Korono society.

At one time lie was employed as a molder by the Penn Hardware company. He is survived by these children: Mrs. Joseph Pawlewlcz, Mrs. Edward Jaku bowskl, Mrs. Paul Kohler, Mrs.

Adam Bukowskl, Pauline Stephen, John, James, Joseph, Walter and Andrew, all ef Reading. JOHN BILSKI, 73, died yesterday ftt the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ann Magroski, 519 Laurel st. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, St.

Stanislaus society, and tht Narodne Slovenske Spolek society. These children survive: Mrs. 3Igroskl, Anthony, Joseph, John and Leon Bilski, all of Reading. MRS. JENNIE SCHMECK, 40, wife a card party next Wednesday in the mander in chief of the G.

A. R. A tablcspoonful of "Epsonade Salts" in a glass of cold water the next time you feel constipated, bilious or headachy will give you all the perfect action on the bowels of a dose of plain Epsom Salts but without the awful taste jand nausea. Taken before any meal, it acts In an hour. Ask for "Epsonade Salts" which costs only a few cents a package at any drug store.

Even children gladly take this wonderful discovery of The American Epsom Assn. Adv. vestry rooms. A rummage sale will The committee includes Schmehl, Clarence Kershner, senior vice com be held Saturday, November 13, in the former Old Home Store, Eighth and Penn streets. Mrs.

Rnhort T.vnns mander; John L. Louglin, adjutant; Samuel M. Lunine, national laison Perm at Seventh Street officer; Dr. Walter M. Bertolet, Attorney John P.

Wanner, and Alder Is chairman of the committee on collection of rummage. Because recent civil service examinations for government positions in welfare work failed to attract sufficient applicants, the examinations will be repeated in Reading during the first week of next month. Applications, which may be obtained at the post office, must be on file In Washington, D. by Nov. 27.

The positions arc: Physlotnerapy aide, physiotherapy pupil aide, and physiotherapy assistant to fill vacancies In St. Elizabeth's hospital, Washington, D. and in the field services of the Veterans' Bureau and the Public Health man Harry J. focnt. SOCIETY CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY The Woman's Missionary society of Trinity Lutheran church celebrated INTERESTED IfJ oc Hobert H.

Schmeck, 1620 N. Front died In the Homeopathic hospital yetterday. She leaves her husband and nine children, Mabel, Elsie, Verna, Raymond, Robert, Ammon, Daniel, Wilson and Howard Schmeck. OBEY? SAVING SHOP AT404 PENN ST. ALL WOOL CHINCHILLA REEFER Suede and flannel lined dtO A boys' and girls' ALL KNIT BOYS' SUIT Smart two piece model, jC'QC in all new shades KNITTED TEDDY SUIT Brushed wool just the (It A QC thing for cool days.

GIRLS' ALL WCOL BOLIVIA COAT Tan suede smartly (JjtlA fur trimmed SECOND FLOOR JOHN G. BECK, 68, 523 Moss diet! at the Homepathlc hospital yesterday morning. He was employed bs a clerk in the oil house of the Reading company and was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, the P. R.

Relief association, Bavarians, K. G. and the Reading Hose. He is surved by one son, Conrad; two brothenrad, of Los Angeles, and Edward of Reading, and a sis MANUFACTURER S' its fortieth anniversary with a thank offering service in the church parlors last night. George M.

Jones delivered the anniversary address and Professor R. B. Manikam, Mt. Airy Theological Seminary, told of work done by missionaries in India. Manikam is a native of Rajahmundry, India, and will return to Indian to assume a chair at Andbra Christian college, Marian Poorman played a violin solo, accompanied by Carroll Hart line.

Refreshments were served following the program. The Missionary society w. is organized In 1886 by Dr. Jacobo Fry. The first president was Mrs.

II. H. Muhlenberg. SOLOIST HERE TONIGHT Donato Colapemina, tenor soloist, formerly of the Boston EngUah opera and soloist with Sousa's band, will give a concert tonight at 8 o'clock In the Y. At C.

A. hall. He wil be assisted by Edna Coates, violinist, and lOrnily Sibley Harris, violinist. The association is offering this concert to the people of Reading, the only charges being an offering during the concert, officials said. 1ni Miller, of Reading.

ter, MrsVrfi A Tonic In Childhood SCOTT'S EMULSION Abounds In Heatih BuUding Vitamins Scn A Bowac, Bloomfeld; If it 4 always the unusual la clothes for kiddles boys to 8 years girls to 1 years and lovely layettes for babies. Out Let Sale Buy Direct From the Maker and Save the Middleman's Profit Ladies' and Children's Coats and Dresses MISS ALICE DAVIS, a teacher In the Park school, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Robert Whitman, 1S29 Good street, yesterday. She was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal church.

Surviving are three sisters. Mi Whitman, Mrs. Emma Rundle and Mrs. Nellie Kenderdine, of Read lnf; four brothers, Bradford, Warren end Harry Davis, of Reading, and Benjamin Davis, of Philadelphia. A ANY OF THESE UNUSUAL VALUES CAN BE HELD WITH A SMALL DEPOSIT TILL YOU RECEIVE YOUR CHRISTMAS CHECK 4.