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THE DAIL7 1T0TE3, CANONSBtmO, PA. PAGE THREE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1945 WAITS 34 HOURS FOR RESCUl Obituary Society, Church, Club Happenings Personals PRESIDENT'S PARTY FEATURES CLUB MEET The Kiwanis President's Party, held in honor of retiring President Melcher Mai'torana, took the place of the regular meeting bat evening at the Shoppe. Dispensing with any formal program, Kiwanians made merry in games requiring skill and chance, bringing to light some unsuspected talents. Top honors were garnered by Howard Templeton whose perfection with the air rifle and golf putter made him an easy champion. Tied for second honors were James Orth and Tom Penner who displayed uhcanny skill with the darts.

Each of tliese winning contestants received a carton of cigarettes in recognition of skill beyond' reasonable expectation. As a parting' gift, President Mar-torana received a fine leather billfold set in- appreciation of his services as head of the organization. Presentation Was made by Past President Paden Hissom who reviewed the fine achievement' record of the club under resident Martorana's 'administration and extended to him the "oest wishes of its whole membership. Luncheon closed the evening's entertainment. Guests of the club were Marshall Jones and Harry Langer.

Professor Ross Mitchell, of the Third Ward School, will be the guest speaker at the Christmas party of the Women's Christian Temperance Union to be held oh Thursday evening, December 13. Miss HeleU' Sleslnski, formerly employed at' the Wanda's' Beauty Shop, is now employed at Nifty Roantv Shon. She invites her cus- tnnura viait her at this new lo- cation. 12-12-3 Miss Anntf ball Haney. daughter of Mr.

and' MVs: James' Haney. 357 North Jeffei'soti avenue, has return Legion Hall Is Scene of Party Monday Mothers of Democracy Hold Christmas Meeting with Mrs. Ella Beadling as Guest of Honor. Mothers of Democracy held Us monthly meeting Monday evening in the Legion Hall in the form of a Christmas party. Mrs.

Ella Bead-ling was the guest of honor present, for the evening. She gave a brief talk on the we'fare of the organization and its fine work. During the business meeting, the election of officers took place with 1, 11 rS A nii- the following results: President, Bertha Spittka; vice president, Jane Beton; treasurer, Jane Bream; recording secretary, Fanny Beer3; hostess, Rebecca Geriif guard, Sadie Graytok. The president was presented with beautiful gifts from the members, along with, a gift of money present, ed to her by Jane Beton on behalf of the class, to show their apprecia- tion of her good work in the past 1, si i A ed to her- home' froth the Mercy lyer ftnd Mrg Rolim sel.ved Hospital where she was confined delicious three course, creamed-for six weeks suffering from a Be-1 chieken dimici. t0 the class.

PLUCKY 13-year-old Charles M. Maxey, Hollywood Boy Scout, Is soothed by his father, Scout Master Yale Maxey, following the boy's rescue from an inaccessible ravine where he had laid helpless for 34 hours. The lad feU over a 60-foot cliff while hiking and suffered a fractured leg and severe bruises, (International Soundphoto) FIGHT MISERY where you feel it-rub throat, chest and back with time-tested Store Hours 8:30 a. m. to 6 p.

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Mrs. Spittka responded with 8 o'clock1 in the Moose home. Re-gratitude and thanked the ladies ports due are Child Care, Training, for their great help in making the Hospital Guild, Membership, Puh-order a great success. licity, Ritual and War Relief. Ment- At the conclusion of the evening Ders are reminded to take gifts for a delicious covered dish supper children in Mooseheart and aed Safeguard originals of all valuable papers by photocopy.

Th nftilT Nnt tf SASKA'S WASHER SERVICE GUARANTEED WORK ON WASHERS, WRINGERS, SWEEPERS, ETC. Used Washers and Sweep, ers Bought and Sold 31 E. Pike St. Phone 202 PRE.HOLIDAY Clearai ince of Sweaters Some valued to $0.95 $3-95 Pull-over and button front Sweaters some slightly soiled. Sizes 34 to 40.

MAIRONDE'S 101 W. Pike St Phone 19 Open Wednesday Eve till 9 o'clock. was served, followed by games and conversation. Rotary Dinner To be Large Reservations for Affair on Thursday Evening Largest in Several Years. Canonsburg-Houston Rotarians and their ladies are looking forward to an unusually pleasant and successful Ladies' Night program to be held Thursday evening.

It will be in the dining room of the First Presbyterian Church and dinner will be served by the ladies of the church. Dr. H. S. Pease is chairman of the committee in charge of the program and stated today that he has an unusually fine, entertainer; for the evening.

This is William Beatty, a nationally recognized magician, who has an extraordinarily fine reputation throughout the entertainment field. In addition there will be special music for the evening. Leslie P. Speakman, secretary of the club, stated today that the advance reservations by club members is unusually large and it is expected a big crowd will attend. He emphasized the fact that reservations must be made before noon Thursday, else disappointment will be experienced.

Many Rotarians who have been in the service will be back by this time and it is likely that they will be welcomed by Rotary. PARENTS MAKE KNOWN DAUGHTER'S ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston, Byrnes Off To (Continued from Page 1) to hold a World War II peace con ference as soon as possible would be brought up in Moscow. The United States first proposed the conference at the five-nation foreign ministers' council in Lon don last September.

It marked an attempt by Byrnes to compromise between Russian insistence that peace treaties with Balkan nations be discussed only by the Big Three and the equally firm American and British determination that France and China also sit in. General Conference Urgfd. The London conference failed to reach any agreement. Byrnes' plan called for a general peace conference to write treaties with Italy, Romania, Bulgaria Hungary and Finland. It would be attended not only by the Big Five but by all United Nations who supplied substantial military forces for the war in Europe.

All Deserve Voice. After returning from London, Byrnes made it clear in a radio re port to the nation that the United States was determined the peace should be written not by the Big Three, or even the Big; Five, but by alf nations "vitally concerned an tne maintenance anu enwra- ment of the peace which is bein? prepared." He said as the record stood at the end of the London meeting Russia had not rejected the U. S. proposal. Molotov, Byrnes said, refused to act on it without m-structions from Moscow, although admitting "it was correct in principle." Hops for Action.

Molotov now has had time to talk it over with his government And with the discussions moved to Moscow his government will be readily available in case any new issues arise. HURLEY CASE CLOSED WITHOUT MUCH ACTION WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee virtually ended its investigation of the charges against the State department, filed by Patrick J. Theoretically, the inquiry into charges by the fiiery Oklahoman, former ambassador to China, still remains open.

No vote was taken in the closed committee session. Practically, members let it be known, there won't be any more hearings and there is little or no chance of action on a resolution Mrs. tfae Pefiitel' Mrs; Mae 15. Pethtel, wife of Morris Homer Pethtel', died Tues day Dec. 11, 1945, at p.m., at her' home, 200 Crawford street, after a general decline in health for" the last three' Mrs.

Pethtel was born in Steu- benville, May 14, 1872, and was daughter of Jacob and Susan Withers; She was united in' mar riase March 19, 1938, at New Free- to Morris Homer Pethtel. Surviving, besides her husband are three sisters. Mrs. Emnia ThomaR, of R. D.

Mrs. Martha Jackson and Mrs. Mayme Shearn, of and sev- erl nephews and' nieCes who re side here. Funeral services will be held Thursday, -December at 2:30 p. at the McNary Funeral Home, where friends are being received.

The Rev. Ralph T. Kemper, pastor of the Canonsburg Church. will officiate. Interment will lie In Oak Spring Cemetery.

John Pelkey John Pelkey, G3, who made his home ith; his daughter, Mrs. Cer- trude Allen, Washington, R. D. 1, died in Chartiers Township this morning at 12:30 o'clock, after hav ing been seriously ill for one month. He had been in declining health for some time.

The deceased was born in Monon-gahela, on November 7- 1882, and was a painter and glass bWwer by occupation. Besides his wife, Violet Smith Pelkey, lie is survived by the following: One son, John, of Char-leroi; seven daughters, Mrs. Virginia Bond of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Gertrude Allen of Chartiers township, Isabella Pelkey of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Louella Schaum and Dorothy Pelkey of Charleroi, Violet and Bernice Pelkey of Washington also eight grandchildren; three brothers, Thomas, )of McMurray, Henry, of Monaca, and Clarence, of Pittsburgh; and one sister, Mrs.

Loretta Tharp, of Cleveland, Ohio. Friends are being received at the L. P. Speakman Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Friday, December 14, at 2 p. in charge of the Rev.

Ralph T. Kemper. Interment will be in Oak Spring Cemetery. Charles Yargo Charley Vargo, 57, 813 Second street, died this morning at his home after having been in poor health four years. He was seriously ill for three weeks.

A native of Hnugary, the deceased was the husband of the late Veronica Vargo, and had resided in this district 36 years. He was formerly employed as a heater by the Standard Tin Plate Company. He was a member of the Church Beneficial Hungarian Reform Society, and the Hungarian First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by the following children: Pvt. Charles, who is en route home from the Pacific; Frank, Andy and Mrs.

William Donnelly, all of Canonsburg; Mrs. Tony DiBlafio of Lawrence; also four grandchildren. The body will be removed this evening from the Hinton and Griffith Funeral Home to the late residence, where friends will be received. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Socks Serve in 2 Wars PASADENA.

Cal. U.R) A pair of socks she knitted for a World War I doughboy turned up in Army issue in this war and "fit perfectly" the soldier who received them, Mrs. Grace D. Field learned. LR LL (Ciramiit Store Honrs 8:30 to I p.

at A gift easy to buy and mail HANDKERCHIEFS The selection Is fine. GIFT HANDKERCHIEFS So pretty and say. Large floral prints or sheer whites or pastels. Gift folders for convenient mailing or giving. The folders are 10c each.

$1.23 each Philathea Class Meets On Tuesday Chicken Dinner Served at Christmas Party Held in Canonsbitfg U. Church. The Philathea Class of the Catl- onsburg United Presbyterian church held its annual Christmas party last evening the church, with covers laid for thirty members. The hostesses, Mrs. Laura Mrs.

R. A. Donaldson, Mrs. John Solomon. Mrs.

Myrtle Wea- Mrs. Walter Templeton was In charge of the program for the evening. Others taking part in the Christmas program were Mrs. Charles Haines, Mrs. C.

E. McClelland, Mrs. Myrtle Weaver, Miss Bess McConnell, Mrs. George Rohm, and Miss Grace McWHliams. The annual exchange of Sifts was made after which the teacher of the class, Mrs.

WT. C. Daugherty, was presented with a gift from the class. A short meeting followed when arrangements were made for the distribution of the "white gift" for Christmas. PASTOR ML ADDRESS YOUTH GROUP SATURDAY Rev.

H. Park Tucker, of Tab-ernacle Baptist Church, Chillicother, Ohio, To Relate Life Story. Railroad, to coal mine, to college, to pastorate, marks the unique career of Rev. H. Park Tucker, pas- tni- nf tliA R'nnlist Church cuiIlicotleei Ohio, who will address the Washington County Youth for Christ' service on Saturday evening, December 15, in the Elk's Auditorium, East Maiden street, Washington, at 8 o'clock.

Rev. Tucker will relate his conversion in a mine explosion in Scranton, 1932 a turning point that led him from the mines to grade school at the age of 23 iand to scho1' university and theological seminary. In the last ten years Rev. Tucker has lectured in more than a thousand churches in the United States and Canada, and the event of his ordination was carried in 'Time" magazine and estimated to be printed over a' million times; This is a very interesting story which tells of the struggles, sadness and joy in the rehabilitation of a crippled miner at twenty-one to serve the The Youth rallies designed for the purpose of winning the Youth for Christ on the world's Saturday night, seek to cooperate with aU churches and youth groups. They are ln no wy planned to compete with the church hut to cooperate to the fullest extent.

Other attractions for the evening will include special musical numbers by the Youth for Christ chorus, Bible qulzz between youth groups of two Washington churches and also group singing under the direction of Paul Lehman, Jr. The public Is invited to attend this youth rally. Houston Gordon R. Reetf, Radioman 3c, has reported to his ship, the Destroyer Dyson, at Brooklyn Navy Yard, after spending a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Reed, McGovern. He took part in the Bougainville, Marianas, Leyte, New Georgia, Luzon, Bis- marck, Archipeligo, New Guinea Okinawa campaigns, Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will meet on Friday, December 14, at 6:30 p. with their annual covered dish Christmas party. vere attack of rheumatic fevef. She i i uMafcn ta thank het friends ror the.

flowers, cards and gifts she re ceived during hef illness. Diamonds from a big New York estate. New 14k mountings. Save over 100. Also radios, $25 up.

W. E. Jeweler. 12-6-tf The regular meeting of the Wo- men of Moose. Chapter No; 166, will be held Thursday, December 13, at folks at Moose Haven.

People's Clothing Store will be open every night until Christmas. 12-11-4 Pfc. Johnny Herman, Hickory, has returned to his base, Camp Mackall', N. after a few days furlough with his family and friends in Canonsburg fend vicinity. Pfc.

Herman entered service in April, 1945, and wears the paratroop wings. Women's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church, will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Bennett, Smith- field street, Thursday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m For Tour Formal Wedding. Tuxedo Outfits rented. Merit Clothes.

36 W. Pike St. 10-23-tf .1 BefMrdlTansneld, 302 Oak Spring Road, who has been ill for the past two weeks suffering from sciatica rheumatism, is still con fined to her bed and does not show much improvement. Among those recently filing mar riage licenses at the county court-1 house were Peter Kinney, of Mon-essen, and Helen Manes, of Canonsburg. POLICE FRATERNITY TO HOLD ANNUAL BENEFIT Canonsburg police department is preparing for the anuual police ball, under auspices of Canonsburg Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 22.

The affair has been set for January 25 at the Canonsburg Armory. The police will introduce Lee Kelton and his WJAS orchestra to Pittsburgh maestro has appeared here. Desk Sgt. Orion Hoch is general chairman of the affair, witn Walter Olminski in charge of the ticket committee. Dancing will be from nine to one o'clock.

FENIMORE-HALEY POST IS FORMING AUXILIARY A Ladies Auxiliary to the Veter ans of Foreign Wars, Fenimore- Haley Post 2026, is being formed and all women interested are ask ed to attend a meeting Sunday, December 16, at 2 p.m., in the post rooms, 179 East Pike street. It was announced that all moth ers, wives, sisters and daughters of service men, who have served overseas, are eligible to become members. The only requirement is that they be 16 years of age or older and present the service man's discharge papers or any other data which shows that he has been on foreign soil, a large attendance is desired. GIRL SCOUT TROOP Jfo. 4 PLANS CHRISTMAS PARTY Plans for a Christmas party were formulated at the regular meeting of Girl Scout Troop No.

4, held last evening in the Hawthorne school auditorium. The party will be held on Tuesday evening, December 18, at 1 o'clock, at the Hawthorne school. An interesting evening of entertainment is being lined up which include th pxrhatiso nf ten cent erah-hair trifto ah 0wa are invited to be present and to bring ten cents to cover expenses. The latter excludes members of the refreshment committee. Mrs.

Lillian Godfrey is leader of the troop. Oeems Everyone Wants a 12 Service Men (Continued from Paga 1) bon and the American theater ribbon. He arrived in San Francisco on November 24 aboard the USS Shipley Bay. After a visit with his parents and friends, Mr. Baz-zoli and his wife, Mrs.

Mary Baz-zoli, will go to Wheeling, W. where they will make their home. SSgt. Albert S. Ilikas, whose wife, Elma, resides in Canonsburg, has been discharged from the Army at Indiantown Gap, after completing more than 44 months service.

A member of the 568th Signal Automatic Weapons Battalion, he served in the Hawaiian Islands and at bloody Iwo Jima, where he saw action in the ground combat of that island's volcanic ash. Sgt. Ilikas entered service in March, 1942, and before leaving for overseas, received training at Fort Bragg, N. Camp Forrest. Fort Monmouth, N.

and Drew Field, Fla. Before entering the service, he was employed as a blaster by the National Mining Company, Muse. Lt. Jay R. Allison, USNR, whose parents, live in Hickory, has been released to inactive duty at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

A graduate of Hickory High School, he has served overseas in the South Atlantic at a naval air station. Bettler Hold (Continued from Page 1) filled and the retail shops stocked with enough shirts, shorts, suits and dresses to meet "normal demand." Far Over Normal Demand He emphasized "normal demand" because he estimates that demand right now i3 better than one and a half times the pre-war normal. In he remarked that de mobilized veterans are buying two or three suits at a time when they can get them. There's a chance, the official con tinued, that the shortage will ease up a little for a short time after Jan. 1 when some manufacturers and he doesn't think there are many release any goods they've hoarded to avoid paying excess profits taxes.

The excess profits tax dies at midnight, Dec. 31. ATOMIC BOMB TESTS MUST BE THOROUGH WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. (U.R) Commodore William S.

Parsons, weaponeer on the atomic raid on Hiroshima, urged today that aerial and undersea bombs and new and vessels. "Otherwise," he said, "it would not be a complete test and that would only mean further debate. We want all the information we can get on the atomic bomb's effect under as many conditions as we can." The Army and Navy have announced Jointly that the atom bomb will be tested oh surface craft but no details have been revealed as as yet. Parsons appeare last night on a discussion panel of "the atomic bomb and its implications' staged here by the Army Industrial College and the American Military Institute. VICKY SAYS 'Pardon me, have yom fcMghi Victory Boa4?" Ui-OW Muse, announce the engagement of Canonsburg dance lovers, mark-their daughter, Margaret to in the first time- the popular 0 by Senator Wheery Neb.) for old type ships be used in the com-a full investigation of the State ing atomic bomb tests on surface These ate America's First Chokes! The gift of gifts this Christmas is a watch and there is no finer watch than a Bulova! GODDESS ef TIME 17 Jewels 37M PAY ON A BUDGET Canonsbnrtr, Pa.

GODDESS of TIME 17 Frank Bojmski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Monski, Thomas. Miss Johnston is a graduate of Cecil High School and attended Penn Commercial. She now holds the position of filing clerk at the Jessop Steel, Washington.

Mr. Bojmski is a graduate of Trinity High School and recently received his discharge from the armed services, after serving three years in the Ordnance Maintenance Company of the 9th Air Force. The couple have set Saturday, December 22, as their wedding date and will be married in the parson age of the Gladden U. P. Church, Mt.

Lebanon, with the pastor, Rev. W. S. McBane. officiating.

A Daily Registry Canonsburg General Hospital Four births were reported at the Canonsburg Hospital today. On Tuesday, December 11, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Joback, '507 Adams avenue; a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs.

Willia: Poellot, R. D. 2, Canonsburg; daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomai Powell, R.

D. 1, Bridgeville, and daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans, 223 Grace avenue. Census Census yesterday Gj Admissions V5 Births 4 Total VS5 Discharge -I 5 Total 80 I Safeguard originals of al Talu-eble papers by photocopy! The natty Notes.

department Hurley resigned two weeks ago today with a declaration that career diplomats, here and in Chungking, had tried to sabotage the policies he was instructed to carry out. These included bolstering the Chinese nationalist government and effecting a rapprochement between Chiang Kai-shek and the communists in northern China. FRENCH POLICE AND CIVIL OFFICERS IN ONE-HOCR STRIKE PARIS, Dec. 12. (UP') More than 1,800,000 police and other civil workers will hold one-hour token striked throughout Frnace today to protest the government's refusal to grant general $20 a monht pay rises.

Strikes were scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m. in some places and from 4 to 5 p.m. in others. Union Indicates (Continued from Page 1) in violation of a contract. Under the measure, a union also could be sued for strike damages by an employer.

In other labor developments, Sid ney Hillman, President of the CIO Amalgamated Clothing Worker's union, announced the signing of a contract granting Increases of 20 to 31 per cent to workers in the men aud boys' clothing industry. C0N FEDERAL TAX 17 J42M 21 Jewels J65 FREE INSURANCE 47 W. Pike St..