The Bristol Daily Courier from Bristol, Pennsylvania • Page 18

Violent Thunderstorm Lashes Western Part Of Pennsylvania Up From Under Wet Weekend Brings Rash Of Accidents from Page One) said the boys were traveling east on U.S. Route 1 when the car operated by Arnold skidded and rolled over. Arnold was taken before Oet- linger, whore he paid a fine for driving too fast for conditions. Donnary, who was admitted to the Lower Bucks will be transferred to the U.S. Naval hospital, Philadelphia.

Donnary is in the U. S. Navy, Suffers Shock In another accident at Route 1 and 413 a Morrisville woman suffered shock after her car was struck in the rear by another vehicle operated by Kenneth Hollingsworth. 26. of Bristol Pike, Cornwells Heights.

The injured woman was identified as Mrs. Dorothy Long. 21. of Cedar Lane Trailer Park, RD 1, Morrisville. The driver of the car, Jerry Long, also 21, told Middletown township officer Karl Kritzberger he was stopped on Route 413 prior to entering U.S.

Route 1. when Hollingsworth hit his car. Total damage was estimated at 100 A Levitiown woman escaped serious injury yesterday when the steering wheel on her car failed (o respond and she went into a spin on Route 13 near the Otter Creek bridge. Hectic Time The woman, Mrs. Doris Shatz, of 33 Seckelpear road, Snowball Gate, told police the car struck the bridge guardrails and the medial strip.

It finally came to rest across the medial strip, she said. The woman was not injured. Damage to her car was estimated at $600. Patrolman William Jayne investigated. Six In Bensalem Bensalem Township Police reported six accidents over the weekend.

Police estimated damages at $1,333.50 in addition to the total loss of another vehicle. Police said Earl B. Funk, 46, of 2023 Delwait drive, Feasterville, traveling east on West End avenue at Central about 2:15 p.m. Saturday, collided with William J. Blank, 50, of Central avenue who was north-bound on Central.

Both drivers told police they failed to see the stop sign. Police charged both men with reckless driving. car was estimated as a total loss and car received approximately $200 in damages. Mrs. Edith A.

Bauer of 1351 Gilham street, Philadelphia, traveling east on U.S. 1 at Street road about 10 p. m. Saturday was struck from the rear in her automobile by Mrs, Isabelle N. Gilligan, 3382 Fort Hand road, Philadelphia.

police said. Police charged Mrs. Gilligan with reckless driving. Total damages were $225, police said. Richard B.

Wurst, 18, of 1030 Bristol Pike, Andalusia, traveling on Route 13, at Gravel Pike, was sideswiped by an unknown car, police said, as he turned his automobile into a gas station. W'urst told police that the unknown car left the scene after the collision. car was damaged about $100, police said. Miss Elizabeth Klakowicz, 27, of 3343 Iris avenue, traveling east on 'Azelea road about 10 a.m. Saturday was struck in the middle of her automobile by Ralph H.

Loeser, 3239 Azelea road as he backed from his drive, police said. Loeser told police he in a and apologized to Miss Klakowicz. No charges were filed. Police said $183.50 damages was done to the Klakowicz car and $25 damages to the Loeser car. T.

F. Gilbert, 22, of 329 Main street, Newington, and Mrs. F. Thorpe, 28, of 636 Berg avenue. Trenton, were involved in a collision on Route 1 and Street road about 1:45 p.m.

Sunday, police said. Police said Gilbert had stopped for a traffic light and was struck from behind by Mrs. Thorpe. Police charged Mrs. Thorpe with reckless driving.

Total damages were $275, police said. Thomas S. Gilbert, 17, of 1341 Deveraux street, Philadelphia, and Joseph A. Fierre, 52 Queenlilly road, Levittow'n, were involved in an accident on U. S.

13 and New- j)ortviIle road about p. m. Sunday, police said. Gilbert told police that he tried to stop his south-bound car at the intersection of Route 13 and Newportville road, and skidded on the wet pavement across the intersection hitting the Fierre car. No charges were filed.

Police estimated damages at $225. IriHtfll Cnumr Faslesl Newspaper Monday Evening, August 6, 1956 Second Front Page Army Reserves Week Captain Roecker of the U.S. Army Reserves shows Mrs. Jane Travis, Sales Promotion Manager of the $1000 model of the giant army anti-aircraft gun now on display at the store for Lower Bucks Army Reserves Week. Some lucky Army Reserve recruit who signs up this week at the recruiting booth outside Bucks County Room will be the date of his the Lambertville Music Circus, to see Get Your Fairless Steel (Continued from Page One) naces and coke ovens are working.

The quick recovery at the modern, large Fairless Works contrasts strongly with other steel plants, where it will take two or three weeks to resume full production. Pickets ended their 34-day vigil at the Fall-less plant gate at 9:30 p.m. F'riday. a half hour after steel and union negO'tiaturs signed agreement to the final issues in the contract dispute. Informed from Pittsburgh of the resumption of activity, the Fairless Works management called foremen to report to work at midnight.

Maintenance men were called in to get the plant machinery in order, and by 8 a.m. yesterday 600 men were at work. A traiiiload of coal arrived at the Fairless Works Saturday morning, the first since the strike began. The first post-strike shipload ore was to arrive up the Delaware River today. Price Increase The advance guard of 650,000 United Steelworkers union members trooped back today to the steel mills, idle since July I.

With the end of the $2 billion strike, steel consumers awaited word of the increase they will have to pay as their share of the settlement cost. Steel price announcements are expected early this week. Iron Age magazine predicted boosts would be about $12 to $13 a ton. The average price now is $130 a ton. Obituary MRS.

GEORGE BROWN Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Anna Brown, 59. 168 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills, who died Saturday in Lower Bucki, County hospital following a lingering illness. Services will be held at the Beck Mortuary, Newportville-Fallsington road.

Friends will be received this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Theodore Pav lidis of the Methodist church, Fairless Hills. Burial will be in Bristol cemetery. Survivors include Mrs.

husband. Goorge Brown, one daughter. Mrs. Edwin Rosenberger, Levittown; three sons, Elmer, Youngstown, Ohio; George Salem. Ohio; and Calvin, Levittown; nine grandchildren; and a sister.

Mrs. Robert Snail, Oakmont. Sewer 16 Persons Die on Pennsylvania highways climbed to holiday proportions this past weekend. United Press survey showed at least 16 persons were killed in traffic mlshapB between 6 p.m. Friday and midnight Sunday.

(Continued from Page One) the flooded land. But more important. Kraus said it would eliminate a serious health and tafe- ty hazard. He estimated that in dry weather water was at least a foot deep and much higher after a heavy rain. This is a natural breeding place for mosquitoes, he added.

is a wonder that a small child wandered into the swamp and Cesspool Problem He 5aid the swamp also causes numerous problems with cesspools. With all the water laying on top of the ground, he explain ed, Lhe cesspools have no place to drain and overflow. llie commissio.fier added that it probably be possible to construct the ditch this year since the budget has aJready been drawn up and the is going to spend so much money on the other ditch. think money for this ditch should be included in next budget, Kraus said. He explained that the worst of drainage problems would probably be taken care of with the laying of the two new storm sewers.

Blast Victim Of For the first time since he was admitted to St. Francis hospital, Trenton, more tl'-an a month ago, Joseph Hall, Morrisville blast victim. was of yesterday morning. Hospital authorities, however, said Mr. Hall.

62. of 202 Robertson avenue. Morrisville. spent a night and still is listed as The victim of cafe explosion June 26, Mr. Hall remained unconscious for several weeks after admittance to the hospital.

Although he is now, the Morrisville state is such that he is not able to comprehend happenings around him. at all according to hospital ruthorities. MRS. MARY STREITBERGER Mrs. Mary J.

Streitberger, 79, of 57 road, Levittown, died yesterday at the home of her son, Henry Streitberger. Born Aug. 15, 1876, in New York City, Mrs. Streitberger had lived most of her life in Jamaica, Long Island, N. Y.

She had been a resident of Levittown for the past two months. She is survived 'oy a daughter, Mrs. John Snyder, Freesport, L. N. three sons.

Elmer Conway, Huntington Station, Long Island, N. Frank Conway, Jamaica, Long Island, N. and Henry Streitberger; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was a member of the Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Beck Mortuary.

Services and burial will be in Northport, Long Island, N. Y. Communities Power Lines Knocked Out CANONSBURG, Pa. UP Violent wind and thunderstorms lashed wide portions of Western Pennsylvania yesterday, causing at least two deaths, nearly $1 million in property damage and isolating this community of 12,000. Cyclist Hurt In Collision On Route 1 (Continued from Page One) Muzithras, 19, of Trenton, tried to avoid striking the youth.

He swerved into the opposite lane of traffic and struck another vehicle operated by Michael A. Brennan, 44, of Philadelphia. The boy was transported to the hospital by the Morrisville ambulance. He was admitted with severe lacerations of the face and shoulder, a cut arm, and poss ble fracture of the shoulder. It was also believed he had head injuries.

Two Charges Muzithras was taken before Justice of the Peace Elwood Fritz, of Falls township, where be was charged with reckless driving and assault and battery by auto. He was released in $1000 bail pending a further hearing. Officer Lawrence Nolan investigated, aided by Chief Franklin Kirby. William Moyer. Robert Dapp, and Lyle Gass.

Bridge Unit (Continued from Page One) adelphia to recover approximately $95,000, allegedly paid to two former Commission members for salary and expenses, Chapman Carver, of Ivyland and Alexander R. Miller, Easton. The latest chargf Is that the Commission in 1953 paid Mrs. Nony Brandy, Philadelphia night club dancer, $715 for stenographic work the investigation has failed to establish tliat siie did, Mr. Cohen says.

Rep. A. Patrick Brennan, of Levittown, is a member of the legislative investigating committee, which said the Commission spent $40(X) for a trip to Atlantic City, N.J., $3465 for a trip to Phoenix, Arizona, and Las (Other Obituaries On Page 7) Bucks Move (Continued from Page One) of inadequate faeili-Lies in an expanding area. The spokesman for the Western Savings Fund Society said the bank was sorry to learn of the denial. are firmly convinced that Levittown needs the services of a mutual savings he said.

The State Banking board declared the opening of the proposed bank would in an excess of services and facilities, making the area They cited existing banking facilities in the area, and smaller branches planned by these banks for shopping areas. The board turned down an argument by the Western bank which said residents should be allowed to receive a per cent interest paid on savings against the two per cent rate being offered by the two Bucks county banks. The board differential of one half of one per cent between the rate of interest paid by the applicant against that paid by local community banks does not prove the need for the services in the community of an institution paying the higher Existing services currently offered by the banks in the area were also cited. Suez Canal (Continued from Page One) ing at nationa- guard cainps throughout the country. Paris; France awaited reply to the Suez Canal conference invitation with strong language, calm military preparations and an unusual show of national solidarity.

Government leaders in weekend speeches called Nasser a without word and without British Criticized London: Moscow radio criticized Britain for freezing the Egyptian sterling balances and said this the belief that international law exists simply to exploit underdeveloped It affirmed that Suez Canal belongs to Egypt and Egypt alone has the right to be in charge of Washington; Australian Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies cancelled plans to leave for the Far East because of the Suez crisis. There was speculation in London he may act as liaison man between the British and American governments. Though Egypt as well as Britain and France was moving toward a war footing, diplomats through the world still were pinning hopes on the Aug. 16 conference of 24 nations to study putting the Suez Canal under international authority.

Flasih floods were caused when the storms, which ripped through the area early yesterday and again last night, sent creeks in the upper reaches of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers out of their normal channels. There was minor flooding at the Point in Pittsburgh, where the two rivers meet to form the Ohio River. CharLiers Creek, swollen by more than 2.5 inches of rain, swept over its banks to cut off central and northern sections. Police estiimated property damage in the community in the hundreds of of dollars. 15.000 Homes in Darkness In Pittsburgh, 15.000 homes were plunged inio darkness by downed power lines.

A Duquesne Light company si)okesman said more than 1000 lines were cut by falling trees, lightning and wind. Most of the affected homes slill were wiihou-t service early today. Briefly reunited over the weekend, for the first time in 30 yean, were Mrs. James D. Mitchell, 33 Murphy avenue, Bristol 1, and her brother, Reginald Bremer, of Sydney, Australia.

They last saw each other in Kent, England. (Courier and Times Photo) Sister Meet 1st Time In 30 Years By BOB RELNHARDT Courier and Times Staff Writer A visiting Australian stopped at Bristol Terrace yesterday for a reunion with his sister. Mrs. James D. Mitchell, the first time they have seen each other since when left their home- Mrs, Gertrude b.aley, was, Kent, England.

Reginald Bremer, of Sydney, visiting England and as representative of an Australian firm, met Trial (Continued from Page One) newly-constructed plywood walls that ringed the court. Smith has charged that F'BI Chief J. Edgar claim that the case was with the capture of the defendants early this year has prejudiced a fair trial. Two thousand Suffolk County residents have been called as prospective jurors. About 100 will be called each day until a jury is selected.

Two of the men originally named in the indictments were not in the dock when Superior Judge Felix Forte opened the trial. Joseph S. Banfield, one of those named by the FBI. died in 1955. Stanley Gusciora, 36.

died of a brain tumor at Norfolk Prison' July 9. In the moments of his death he swore he was innocent. Ziegler (Continued frfom Page One) county organization we would support Ziegler 100 per cent. But we want to see what he is going to do first. we are wondering why Vegas and $6670 for dedication of he is waiting so long to name the Stroudsburg bridge.

jthe Seader said. McKeon Case (Continued from Page One) ceiving telephone calls from persons in all parts of the country who wanted to express sympathy. like to thank all the people in the to God, 1 McKeon said. Other Penalties The sentence also included reduction in rank to private and forfeiture of $30 oi his monthly pay during his nine month sentence, which probably would be served at a Portsmouth, naval re- habilitational base. But the may be reduced or suspended entirely by Secretary Thomas, who is to review it as the authority convening the trial, or still may be appealed.

electrocuted in the ba.sement ofj her home at Bakerslown. Richland township, when she Ixied to pull the main power switch to replace a fuse after lightning struck a transformer near her home. Mrs. Mary A. Helmick, 24, Arbutus, was killed when she swerved her automobile to avoid hitting anotlier car near Carmichaels.

The ocaurred at the height of the evening storm. She had been visiting her father in Masontown. The storm injured hundreds, inflicted widespread property damage and damaged crops. Lightning Hits Barn In New Alexandria, lightning struck a barn, causing some $17,000 damage. North Huntingdon township, was almost isolated by a wall of water surgdng across roadways.

The raging current on the Monongahela River at Pittsburgh tore loose 23 barges which swept down stream, striking bridgepiers and menacing river The Smitjifield street bridijSe in Pittsburgh was closed to all traffic briefly when one of the barges rammed a pier, gnaipped in two and sank. All but heavy truck traffic w-as permitted after inspection disclosed no immediate danger. Wind gasts estimated at 100 miles an hour struck Uniontown, demolishing two In one home, Mrs. Emma Kermes, 85, and Jennie and Gene Kermes were trapped in their bedrooms but escaped wiLli minor injuries. Damages Damage in the area was estimated at $50,000 to $75,000.

Mrs. Grace Miller, 27, was hit by lightning while sitting in her home in Trafford but escaped with minor burns. Electricity and telephone service at Ellwood City hospital was di.srupted temporarily. Emergency power units and walkie-talkie radios loaned by the Civil Air Patrol was pressed into service until power was restored. At Frisco, near Eloowood City the roof was blown off the George J.

Rocco Construction company, causing more than $35,000 damage. Radio State WJPA, Washington, was off the air for several minutes because of power fail- ui'e. Conemaugh, firemen estimated storm damage at $100,000 including $20,000 damages to the Greek Orthodox church. Five persons were injured by flying glass at the Duke Restaurant in McKeesport. James Langlin, 58, suffered electrical shock when a lightning bolt struck a pipe at a Pittsburgh building.

A roof was blown off a three story buildiiig in Pittsburgh, scattering debris over a wide arcA Many of the ou-t- lying traffic arteries were made impassable by flooding. The Weather Bureau said Pittsburgh was drenched under 4.05 inches of rain. Mercer recorded 3.25 inches, Titusville, 3.35, and Franklin, 2.37. machinery nephews and nieces he never saw before. Hulmev'e Council Slates Meeting Hulmeville Borough Council will hold a regular meeting tonight at 8 in the town hall.

Langhorne Manor Borough Council has cancelled its August meeting, and will not convene until September. Area Woman Found Dead In Garage A 56-year-old Langhorne Manor w'oman, despondent over the death of her husband, was found dead in her garage yesterday from two self-inflicted bullet wounds. The victim, Mrs. Dorothea L. W'olfinger.

of 609 Comly road, left notes addressed to her youngest son telling him she was She added in the notes that the of the house depresses police said. The son, Richard, 19, immediately notified the State Police at the Fairless Hills sub-station. Trooper Eugene Corsi and the son returned to the house and conducted a search. Mrs. Wolfinger was found face up lying in the garage.

Two bullet wounds were found in her body. Police said the woman presumably shot herself in the breast first and then held the gun at her neck. Gun Near Body Deputy Bucks County Coroner Louis A. Galzerano said the woman died almost instantly after the second shot. A 45 calibre pistol belonging to her deceased husband was found near the body.

Investigators said the son and neighbors did not hear any shots. A friend of Miss Eleanor Shavcll, 16. of Philadelphia, told police she found one of the notes when she arrived- at the house and awakened Richard. Mrs. husband, George, died two years ago.

She is survived by another son, George, 35, of Philadelphia, and a daughter, Mrs. Dorothea Barnes, 29, of Newportville Heights. Funeral Services Private funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Faust Funeral Home, 902 Bellevue avenue, Hulmeville. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery, Philadelphia.

The Rev. William G. Rappold of the Evangelical Lutheran church of the Redeemer, Penndel, will officiate. Members of the family have requested that flowers be omitted. There will be no public viewing.

Officer Hurt REAL FIRE.MEN’S NAMES LOS ANGELES UP A Mr. Waters, Mr. Hose, Mr. Burns and Mr, Fireman have made applications to join the city fire depart- menL (Continued from Page One) lapsed on top of the police car. The Smiths were not home at the time of the accident.

Tears Lawn The front lawn of an adjacent home owned by John Subers was torn up by the out-of-control police car. Subers told police -that the car just missed striking a brick column supporting the corner of his porch roof. Chief Stewart said no charges would be placed against Immel because of the circumstances. Smith, who returned home shortly after the accident, estimated damage to his home at $2,000. Residents throughout the Bath road area said they have made numerous complalntjs about the road hazards to the township officials.

They said the holes in the surface have damaged many cars and provide an unknown danger to any motorist who does not know they exist. He brought greetings and newji from their mother and brothprs in Kent, who Mr.s, Mitchell also has not seen in 30 years. Mr. Bremer arrived in New York Saturday morning by trans- Atlantic airplane. He took a train and was met at Trenton station by his sister.

Him Right knew him right Mrs. Mitchell said. was tickled to death to see The Mitchells took him to their home at 33 Murphy avenue, Terrace 1, and introduced him to several of their children and grandchildren. They include Cpl. Robert Mitchell.

on weekend liberty from Parris Island, Marine Corp Training Depot. and five children who live in the Bristol area and four who still live in the Mitchell home. Area Relations They are Mrs. Mabel Cauich, 49 Swan lane, Levittown; Mrs. Florence Bennett, 5711 Fleetwlng drive, Fleetwing Estates; Mrs.

Marie Saxton, Oxford Valley road; sons, James. Radcliffe street, Bristol, and Albert, CiJourt Bristol Terrace 2. The four children still at home are Lorraine, Barbara, Raymond and Billy. Two sons who could not come were liJionald and Charlas, stationed in Texas with the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Bremer returned to New York last night, and Wednesday will fly to San Francisco, for a business stop enroute to Australia. But he said he hopes to return to the States next year for six stay. He has a wife and daughter in Australia, and later this month will give his daughter in marriage. Mrs.

husband is a first class machinist for Lavelle Aircraft corporation, Newtown. Both from Kent, England, they married there before coming to America in March, 1925. Thoy first made their home in Audubon, N.J., then came to the Bristol area 20 years ago. Mr. Bremer migrated to Australia in 1926 to join two hrnthpr.c.

Births LOWER BUCKS HOSPITAL AUGUST 4-5 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Basile, 37 North Court lane, Levittown, boy. Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Keys. 224 North Park avenue. Levittown, boy. Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Lynn, 25 Ravine lane, Levittown. boy. Mrs. Donald Sacks, 325 Woodland avenue, Morrisville, girl. Mr.

and Mrs. Russell Saxman, 12 Mill Creek road, Bristol, boy. Mr. and Mrs. James Shaw, Park Way avenue, Penndel, girl.

Mr. and Mrs. John Stratis, 833 Winder drive. West Bristol, boy. Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Ulshafer, Country Lane Trailer Park, Morrisville. boy. Country Parson tv causal Christian cause any trouble in the world of course he cause else,.