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DAttT KOTSS, CAMOHSStmO, PJt WOraraSR 23, 1333 Boy Chooses Grandmother HICKORY Society, Church Club Happenings end at the. home of the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. K. Allison.

Mr. and Mrl Walter Tustift of Knoxville tvere gUest9 of the letter's sister, Mrs. Annie Crumm. The Rev. R.

W. Craves, D. of Pittsburgh, was the guest speaker at a special meeting of the Young People of the Hickory United Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Mrs. Elmer Anthony of Thomas, called on friends in Hickory recently.

Stuffy Head Iff! Health Lecture Heard by CHS Students and Vacuity Dr. Julius Gilbert While Gives Illustrated Lecture to Student Body Tuesday Afternoon Oae of Many Appearances in District Payment is To he Made To Hospital Auxiliary Will Reduce its Pledge to Institution in 1936 Campaign Money returns from benefit social Citing character and good health essential to full enjoyment ot life, Dr. Julius Gilbert "White of the Lecturer's Bureau of Madison College, gave an illustrated, health-lecture before the student lody and faculty of the local high school Tuesday afternoon. A similar program was carried out by him yesterday forenoon at the Peters township high school and he has already spoken in the McDonald and Hickory high schools and twice at the Peunsyl- functions held the past month by branches of the Women's Auxiliary to the Canonsburg General hospital are sufficient to make a worm- while payment on the $5,000 pledge made toward the hospital during the 1936 fund campaign. Reports to justify this statement were made at the monthly meeting of the auxiliary held Tuesday eve- ning at the home of Mrs.

A. J- iJoaennam, Belmont avenue. Heads of the various twigs submitted reports of functions held at which, for the most part, table games provided entertainment. Functions were: A covered dish-dinner ineatheriner at home of Mrs. C.

R. McMurray, by Twig 2, Airs. v. A. Uilieiand, cnairman, ji which sewing was done on luncheon.

sets for sale; a party at the Coffee Shoppe by Twig mis ieine ueurge, cnairman, wuu Curtis McNary and Mrs. D. II. Don aklson, assistant hostesses; art-other by Twig. 4, Mrs.

W. P. Mc-Connell, chairman, at the home of Mrs. George Brugger when Mrs. "I want to see my mother often, but I love my grandmother better.

I want to live with her." Thus did 10-year-old William Dabney Smith testify in Newark, N. court. The boy i3 shown leaving for the homo he prefers with his grandmother, Mrs. William R. Smith, wife of a retired Stock Exchange member.

The mother is shown, inset. Hiss EUtel M. Patterson, HILL CHURCH PASTOR CENTRAL WMS SPEAKER The. Rev. W.

R. McKim, pastor ii. ttiii t- nYi 11 vn ur lu nm niM-a was-guest: speaker at the annual Thankoffering service of the Alice vnifin nf the Alice Work Missionary society of the Central Presbyterian church held in the church last evening. He gave a realistic word picture of people of Mexico among whom he worked for a time, telling of their home life and. what the church is doing for them.

He also displayed blankets, hand work and curios of that country. Miss A. Maude Fife conducted devotions, opening the meeting which was followed by a social period when refreshments were served by the executive committee of the society. LOCAL DISTRICT TPCU RALLY FRIDAY NIGHT Six Young People's societies of the United Presbyterian denominations wil Ihold a district rally at the Canonsburg United Presbyterian church on Friday evening, November 25 from 7:30 to 11 p. m.

The societies included in this district besides the hostess group are: Westland, Euclid Avenue chapel, Chartiers, Houston, Cross Roads. This gathering will be in the nature of a social and get-acquainted party with games and varied program of entertainment presented. Lunch will be served. A silver offering wil lbe received for work of the society. HOSPITAL HEAD WILL SPEAK AT CHAPEL Miss Roxanna Gray, superintend ent of the Canonsburg General hospital, will be guest speaker at the annual Thankoffering service and ingathering of the Euclid Avenue chapel of the Canonsburg U.

P. church tonight. The service will be held in the chanl wIiph gifts of fruit, foodstuffs and other 1 Obituary T. F. Rogerson and Mrs.

Wilbur aiea at io p. m. muhumj, iwvcm-Wise, joint hostesses; a similar ber 21, In his homo cn the McDon- Mrs. Edna McCarrell is spending Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs. George Yates, of Emelton.

Schools of Mt. Pleasant township dismissed thy afternoon for the Thanksgiving vacation. Routine school work will be resumed on Monday morning. Miss Anna Mary Shane, who has been with her brother, Thomas Shane, spent Sunday at her home in McDonald. Mr.

Shane returned to his home from the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, on Friday, and is resting as comfortably as can be expected. Mrs. Anna Crumm was a recent guest of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Wines, of Washington. Joseph Whitman, who has been critically ill for some time, is reported to be somewhat improved.

Mrs. Ross Abbot of New Castle, R. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John R. Louden.

Rev. Louden plans to move to Akron, on December 1, where he has accepted a call to the First United Presbyterian church of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Patton of Washington, called on her aunt, Miss Ora McCarrell.

Miss Frances Metz, who spent the week-end with her friend, Miss Mary Hensel, returned to her home in Washington Sunday evening. Mrs. Maude McPeake, who recently moved with her family to McDonald, called on' former neighbors in Hickory. Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Campbell and children, Donald, Dori3 Jean and Dickie, were week-end guests of Mrand Mr3. Edward Spriggs of Washington. Frank Pollack and James Ferguson, out-of-town students attending the Hickory high school, will spend the Thanksgiving vacation at their respective homes in Independence township. Clair Ahrns of Steubenville, spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Grover L. Ahrns. Miss Jane Rossi was admitted to the Washington hospital on Sunday for observation and treatment. The Misses Ruth Allison, Zol-ouise Eckert and Mary Cocks have returned to Wooster College, Woos-ter, after spending the week- Store Hours 8:30 A. M.

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L. Grant Store Hours: 8:30 to 5. STORE CLOSED ALL DAT TOMORROW. Rayon Gowns FOR CHRISTMAS. An early selection is the best.

The styles are good and they are well made. wm i .4 $1.50 each SAME GOWN SOLD AT $1.95 LAST YEAR. Society Editor Phone 701 Personals Miss Dorothy M. Black and Miss Ida Zeman left today for Tiffin, where they will be guests of Miss Black's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs.

James E. Beck over Thanksgiving and the week-end. They will be accompanied as far as Akron, by Mrs. Antone Caro-selli who will visit her husband whe is a member of a dance band play- ing at the Mayflower Hotel, that city. Miss Zeman is making the trip to visit Miss Mary Jane Black, Mrs.

John Buckley and daughter, Miss Bernice Buckley of Belmont avenue, will leave this evening for New York City where they will spend Thanksgiving with the form er's son, Paul Buckley who is em Ployed in that city. They plan to' Ule wK-ejiu, ing Sunday night Sheafter Fountain Pens '39 Model. Johnston's Jewelry Store 11-19-tf Miss Lois Nicholson, freshman student at Westminster New Wilmington will spend the Thanksgiving vacation with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.

J. Grier. North Central avenue. She expects to arrive here this afternoon. Miss Virginia McNary who has been quite ill at the home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter McNary of Pleasant Valley, is reported to be showing marked improvement. Miss McNary is a seni or student at Indiana State Teachers' College, Indiana, Pa. Card Party at St. Patrick's church Nov.

2oth 8 o'clock sharp 25c. Euchre, Bridge, Old Maid. 11-23-1 The Rev. and Mrs. E.

Jj Keifer and children of Wrest College street, left today for Beach City, where they will spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Keifer's home folks. They plan to return Saturday. In the absence of the pastor, the prayer services of the Methodist church will be led tonight by Mrs. Annie Morgan.

Muskingum college students who will be at their respective homes for the Thanksgiving vacation include Jane and Virginia Brugger, Hawthorne street; Virginia Conk-lin, Hill church vicinity; and Lois Snodgrass, Canonsburg, R. and Beatrice Ellen Davis, Smithfield street. Mrs. Marcraret. Harshman and sons.

Glenn and Francis of Fred and Mrs. John M. Bedillion, Mc-Gcvern. Mrs. Harshman is a cousin of Mr.

Bedillion. TO FORM CHAPTER OF CHILDREN OF D. A. IL A chapter of the Children of the American Revolution is being form- A I- rl to1irrh wfclrOl 11 include ed in Pittsburgh, which will include children from the day of their birth up to eighteen years old the sons and daughters of Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs.

II. C. McEldowney has been named the first president of the new chapter, and has invited mothers and grandmothers of children eligible to this group to meet in her home, Northumberland avenue, on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock ST. JOHNS' LADIES TO HOLD DANCE THURSDAY Sponsored by the Ladies' Altar Society of the St. John's Russian Orthodox church, a dance will be held Thursday night, Thanksgiving, at the Slovak hall, Iron street.

The Variety Swingers orchestra will play the program of dance music. The public is invited to patronize the event; hours 8 to midnight. CHURCH OF NAZARENE REVIVAL OPENS SUNDAY Revival services will start at the Church of the Nazarene, Elm street Sunday night, November 27 continuing to December, 10, inclusive, according to announcement of the pastor, the Rev. L. W.

King who will bring the message Sunday evening. A guest speaker will be secured for Monday night, and on Tuesday the address will be given by the Rev. Charles Finney who with his wife from West Virginia, will be in charge of the remainder of the series of meetings. Mr. and Mrs.

I Finney play five different musical instruments. Special music, both vocal and instrumental, will feature the nightly services. Th6 Church of the Nazarene is planning a sunrise prayer service in the church Thanksgiving morning at 6:30 o'clock to which the public is invited. Artificial Lear on Gridiron ST. JOSEPH, Mo.

(U.E)i-Jackie Burnam has an artificial leg, but that doesn't prevent him from playing a pretty good game of football. He is a guard on the reserve team and his coach rates him one of the spunkiest players he ever met. articles will be assembled for the ericktown, were Sunday after-local hospital. The program will noon visitors at the home of Mr. William 3IcConiiell Weaver William McConnell Weaver, DO, aid-Venice road.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Thursday, November 24, in his home on the McDonald-Venice road, in charge of the Rev. O. G.

Gardner, of the First Presbyterian church of McDonald, assisted by the Rev. C. T. Littell, of the Venice United Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the Oak Spring Cemetery.

He was a son of the late Frederick Weaver) and Sarah Henry Weaver, and was born June 21, 1S8S, in Cecil township. He married Miss Elizabeth McConnell, September 30, 1913. He was an employe of the Amon Kauffmann Drilling Company. Surviving are his wife and four children, David William McConnell, Thomas Calvin and Sarah Elizabeth, all at home. He also leaves one sister, Mrs.

D. M. Cow-den, cf Hickory, and one brother, Verner Weaver, of Canonsburg. David Ellsworth Brown David Ellsworth (Tom) Brown, 50, died at his home at 3S Payne Place last night at 12 o'clock after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Payne A.

M. E. church, in charge of the Rev. J. M.

Williams, pastor. The body will remain at the McNary funeral home where friends will be received until time for the funeral services. Burial will be in the Payne A. M. E.

cemetery. Born in Canonsburg April 15, 18S2. Mr. Brown lived here all his life and was employed in the Standard Tinplate as Ions as his health permitted. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Anne Sherrow Brown, and the following children: Dehnar, of Canonsburg; and Clarence, Hazel, Paul, Samuel, Mabel, Raymoifd and Eugene, all at home.

The following brothers and sisters also survive: Alexander, George, Martin, and Samuel, of Canonsburg; Mrs. Margaret Baker, Washington; and Mrs. Mary Sherrow and Clara Brown, Canonsburg. New Jewish (Continued from Pae One) get Ruthenia but indicated that it was not a matter likely to cause serious military action. In Budapest, Premier Bela Im-redy appeared likely to be overthrown after the chamber of deputies had defeated his plan to limit debate on Important bills.

The Nazis have been steadily building up their forces against the Imredy cabinet, who at one time sought to suppress them, and the ousting of the premier would be in line with German plans in Central Europe. vanla Training school at Morganza. lantern Slides Used t'sing 800 colored slides showing the human anatomy, especially different views of the brain; lungs and other vital organs of the which are most seriously affected by use of alcohol, Dr. White spoke particularly concerning the. detrimental effect to the "body by'iisa of the narcotic.

In his talk, alcohol was spoken ng a narcotic, its power of deadest and nutnbfng the senses, its haDit-formlng qualities, and the poisons contained in the drug. Under each head, pictures of certain organs of the body were thrown on the screen, contrasting the' healthy organ with that of a person who lg a habitual user of alcohol. Illustrations of railroad crossing accidents, highway mishaps and pedestrians maimed for life through the carelessness of drivers having had a drink which were used throughout the lecture, emphasized the message of the speaker Part of Health Program Dr. "White specializes in health education "with his "Learn How to be Well" lectures using these colored slides through which he reaches 100,000 people annually. His work in the local community was made possible through efforts Tof Dr.

Kate McBurney who is director Of medical temperance and health of the local Women's Christian Temperance Union, and contributions of funds solicited ot Bible schools' of District Xo. 3 of the Washington County Sabbath School Association -which through thj temperance secretary, Mrs. S. iE'VmEnian sent letters to, all 24 8 0 asKul ror support or tnis health program. Dr.

White has a real message for youth who will grasp it one in which if his advice is followed will guarantee good character and good health barring development of some other disease attributable to some other cause. In addition to speaking in schools of the district, Dr. White was heard by an appreciative audience at the Chartiers church last Sunday evening, and he has also appeared before a number of Christian Endeavor societies in the district. He will appear later in Geneva College, Beaver Falls. At the Chartiers church he used the.

lecture, "Wonders of the) Heavens" alonsr with a chalk talk on the gospel of good health. The local program was arranged in response to a recommendation of Mrs. Ella B. Black, state president of the WCTU that a week in November be observed as Temper- ance Week, urging cooperation of state, county and local unions of the organization. The program will be continued next Sabbath evening when the Rev.

Frank Stephens, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, will deliver a memorial sermon in commemoration of the 100th anni-v xy of the Christian Patriot, Frances E. Willard. Members and friends of the WCTU will be honored guests at this service, a union meeting of the Central and Methodist congregations at the Methodist church. In addition to giving health lectures, Dr. Wrhite also may be secured by social and garden club groups, as he carries four illustrated lectures are educational along the line of nature.

They are entitled, "Gardens and Flowers of "America the "American National Parks, and "The Wonders of the Heavens and the Glories of the all of which are in natural colors, reproductions of artists' work. "Wayne Knit" SILK HOSE 7Sc pr. For hosiery beauty and satisfaction we recommend Wayne Knit" sheer and perfect fitting long-bearing exquisite new colors. Sheer, clear chiffons and service-weight. Sizes 8 to 10.

rVdeirlone's Phone 195 Store nonrs 880 to 5. function at the home of Mrs. Nellie Dunlap with Mrs. Walter Briceland and Mrs. T.

S. Grier, joint hostesses, for the benefit of Twig 11, Mrs. Charles Leist, chairman. The most recent event of the month was the Harvest ball held at the New Armory by Twig 9j Mrs. D.

B. Geese-man, chairman. The next meeting of the Hospital. Auxiliary will be the Christmas meeting to be held at the Nurses' home of the hospital with the annual exchange of 25-cent gifts. The date of the function is Thursday night, December All members of the auxiliary are cordially invited to be present.

Probe Committee (Continued from Page One) sumed since he would not take the Pennsylvania Railroad contract, Tie would not take the general State Authority jobs. "But I was wrong in my assumption." The governor testified that early in his administration, Margiotti, whom he dismissed after a row over charges the law officer made in his campaign for Democratic gubernatorial nomination last spring, asked him have Verona appointed as secretary to the liquor control board." He was referring to the late John Verona, political boss of Pittsburgh's "Hill" district, who. State Democratic Chairman David Uwrence testifled( came t0 the party "with" Margiotti in 1934 and Public Utility Commissioner Arthur Colegrove said was described by Margiotti as "one of my dearest friends." Earle denied that he at any time entered into a combination to exact contributions from state employes to the Democratic party, which Shelley and Margiotti charged totalled $2,000,000 annually. In testifying on phases of the Erie gravel case, the governor said he backed up Colgrove, then secretary of property and supplies, who was protesting what was known as an "average bid" because he respected Colegrove's "great aggressive honesty." The appearance of the retiring governor was the result of his post-election request on the committee to be heard. WHEELER YTC CALLED MEETING FRIDAY AT 2:30 Tha TTonWanTi-'WtlfielpV Ynuth TemperaIKe council will hold a meetlng at the nome of Mrs.

Jeannette Davis, Spring street, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. All members are urged to be present as business of importance will be transacted. Chicago Yards (Continued from Page One) unanimously to suspend trading over the Thanksgiving holiday. He declined to forecast what action would be taken Friday. The American Federation of Labor Handlers, meanwhile, were reported considering a proposal that they break the C.

O. picket line and attempt to handle the market. Normally some GOO handlers are employed and the C. I. O.

union recently won a majority in an election to determine a bargaining agent with the Union Stock and Terminal who handles all shipments into the Chicago market. MISSOURI SEVENTH STATE IX NAVY JIEPRESKXTATION KANSAS CITY, Mo. OH-Missouri, in the heart of America and about as far from the seas and Great Lakes as you can get In the United States, is seventh among the states in sending recruits to the navy. Even California, with its thou sands of miles of searoast, ranks after Missouri in the number of naval recruits, according to Lieut. G.

R. Rerner, the local recruit ing officer. Applicants for enlistment from Missouri are healthier and better educated than those from most other parts of the country, Dr. Rerner reported. THIS DAY OF THANKS On this day of reverent and simple gratitude, we give thanks to God for nis gracious bounty of freedom and prosper ity to our New World.

Leslie P. Speakman FI XEKAL DIRECTOR AMBULANCE SERVICE PHONE 800 THANKSGIVING During this festive season, don't neglect those points ct beauty that are yours and no-body else's. Shampoo, Finger Wave, Rinse, Arch, Hair Cut 35c each Tue. any two 50c Marcell, Manicure, Facial Fitch op Oil Shampoo, 50c each ESAUTT SALOIf CUE DAILY KOTES BLDf Open Evening by Appointment Phone J198 TRY THE CLASSIFIED AD SECTION AND BE SUAE OF RESULTS. CHARM 'VvlV Y0URS! Out JZelt IS ALWAYS YOURS De under tne supervision of Mrs.

J. M. Heagen, superintendent of the mission. THANKOFFERING SERVICE AT CROSS ROADS SUNDAY The Women's Missionary society of the Cross-Roads United 4Pres- hvtarlon nlu.h 1 oytenan cnurcn will observe the aunual Thankoffering service next Sabbath, November 27 at 11 o'clock. The address will be made by Miss Emma Dean Anderson, a A-eteran missionary to India.

Neighbors iand friends the congregation are cordially invited to attend this service. LOCAL PEOPLE WILL SEE DUKE-PITT GAME Mr. and Mrs. H. S.

Cummins and son, Erwin, and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Black of Houston plan to leave Thursday morning for Durham, N. to visit'Gordon Cummins, who is a freshman student in Duke University. They will witness the Duke-University of Pitt football game Saturday.

Others contemplating the trip are Dr. F. H. Campbell, Paul Ayres, William Huber, Mike Terling, Frank Mazza, Mike Harris and Joe O'Brien, sports editor of The Daily Notes. Several of the latter group left this afternoon in order to witness the North Carolina State-Carnegie Tech game at Raleigh on Thanksgiving day.

Elmer Lee Marple, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Marple, will leave tomorrow for Durham, N. where he will see the Pitt-Duke football game.

This is Elmer's second year as a member of the Pitt band and the first trip of the season for that organization. The whole day Friday will be spent sightseeing at D. returning home on Sunday. BPW STEAK FRY IS HELD AT SCOUT CABIN TUESDAY Business and Professional women of the city held a steak fry at the Boy Scout cabin at McMurray, Tuesday evening, the event having been sponsored by the healfti committee of the local B. P.

W. club, of which Mrs. Marie Reynolds is chairman. Eighteen members were present. The evening, was much enjoyed in partaking of the delicious menu prepared at the open log fireplace, after which time was spent in singing familiar songs around the piano.

Mrs. Natalie Zeman was DEN BERIIIE PRESENTS PAT KENNEDY STAR OF STAGE-SCREEN and RADIO Plus BELMONT Fashion Plates Music by SYL C0LETT and his Orchestra OPEXS MONDAY, NOV. 21 NO COVER NO MINIMUM 3 SHOWS NIGHTLY 8-10-12 WASHINGTON LOUNGE "WASHINGTON, TA. The First National Bank HOUSTON, PA..

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