The Daily Notes from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania • Page 1

They Say Weather People eat too much and exercise too little; by a judicious reversal of this process. correction of the condition could be attained. Dr. Reginald Fitz. Snow flurries tonight, probably clearins: Wednesday morning.

Slightly colder tonight. HO EE THAU A NEWSPAPER A COJOnJSTTY BTSTnUTIOJI CANONSBUBG, TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1938 3 Cents a Copy; 15 Cents a Week YrtyThird Year. QRTANCE aign to MESSAGE CALLS TIE MM OTGIEss ON Tonight vamp WILSON NAMED FOR ON olicitor is Embarrass ACTION Move to Dropped; Council (Reorganizes MANY SUBJECTS BUY AMERICAN MOVE WILL BE FURTHERED AT BIG SESSION Potters' Union Backs Boy-cott Against Foreign Wares STAN LAUREL AND DANCER-BRIDE I i i Tax Revision, Federal Economies, Unemployed Problems and Possible Sweeping Investigation of "Monopolies" Feature Calendar for Solons Inquiry May Rival Famous Pecora Bank Probe Mere Matter of Political Difference of Opinion Not Sufficient to Warrant Cognizance Supreme Court Decision Makes Removal Impossible Except for Cause Zeman Would Gracefully Retire If it Were the Will of Council No Second to Motion to Remove WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. (U.E'i Administration leaders headed congress today along a bitterly controversial path leading to tax revision, federal economies, unemployment problems, and, possibly, a (sensational investigation of monopolies.

Legislation of vital importance to the nation's business with accent on monopoly dominated the opening of the third session of the 75th congress as a result of President Roose- velt's message calling for a bal COMMUNITY INVITED All Labor Groups Asked To Send Delegates To Meeting Local plans for an organized Japanese boycott and "Buy American" 'movement will be launched. Reorganization of the Canonshurg borough council for the ensuing year was effected last night with one flareup which may re-echo at a litov Hate and with an InterMstiner nntfrst. for horouzh Dolice DOStS. Otherwise the meeting was considerable of a harmony session and the tonight at a public meeting held in ihe Eagles hall at 7:30 o'clock. Postponed from an earlier date, tonight's meeting will be attended by representatives from labor, fraternal, and other local organizations interested in lending aid to one of Canonsburg's principal industries.

Edward DeLanie, chairman of the committee from the local union of the National Brotherhood of Opera tive Potters, has requested that not only official representatives from al! unions here, but that interested Air. and Mrs. Stan Laurel on honeymoon First screen personality to say "I do" in 1938 is Stan Laurel, the crybaby half of the comic team of Laurel and Hardy. Laurel eloped to Yuma, with Vera Inanova Shuvalova, a Russian dancer, in spite of efforts of his divorced wife, Virginia Ruth Laurel, to halt the proceedings. Laurel had received final divorce papers the day previ- ously, but Airs, Laurel No, 1 contested them.

Central Pre PRESIDENT OF BOROCOUNCH First Term Member is Chosen at Organization Meeting NO OPPOSITION Old Officials Retained and Working Committees Named Langford Wilson was last night elected president of council for the ensuing term, succeeding William Boon a retiring member and withr out exception appointive administrative officials who have served for the past two years were retained in office. Wilaon was unopposed for the presidency, receiving eight votes for the position. A representative from the First ward, he is now completing the last year of Tiis first term in office. During the past two years he was chairman of the important finance committee and was instrumental in setting up the present bookkeeping and financial system of the borough. Old Force Retained Frank Heakin, borough secretary for the past two years, was unanimously selected to retain his present post.

His salary will continue at $160 per month. John T. McXary was- unopposed for reelection as borough treasurer. David At rams was elected for a two year term as borough engineer, a post which he had held since 1936. His salary will he fixed at the next meeting of council.

The street force remains the same with Elmer Kerr continuing as street commissioner at $140 per month and John Yarkosky as assistant. The salary for the latter office was advanced from $120 to $125 per month. Jack Wilson was uuopposed for the position of borough electrician. His salary will be set at the next meeting. Lewis on Health Board Upon the recommendation of the board of health.

William Lewis was reelected to that body for a five year term. No action was taken on the naming of a fire chief and assistant pending an official recommendation from the volunteer fire company. Robert Lambert was named to continue as superintendent of the (Continued on Page Eight) COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL NAMED BY PRESIDENT Important Jobs Given Three Newly Elected Members Langford Wilson, new president of council, last night announced the membership of the eight standing committees of that body and in addition named a new standing committee to take charge of public relations. The new commtitce was instituted, the president said, with the purpose of meetiug citizens or representatives cf organizations with requests or complaints to make to council. It is felt that such a body will be able to handle many of these matters without taking up the time of the entire membership.

The committees and their membership (the first man named is chairman): Finance: Pollock, Small and Blazowski. Building, Property and Ordinance: Bondi, Work and and Claims: Lewis, Cavasina and Bondi. Streets, Alleys and Grades: Small, Bondi and Work. Sewers: Cavasina, Blazowski. Lewis and Maffct.

Fire, Light aud Wulen Blazow. ski. Pollock aud Maffet. Police: Maffct, Bond! and Lewis. Burgess Cook is an cx-officio mem br of this committee.

Health and Sanitations '''Work, IJuffet and Blazowski. Public Itclutlouss Bondi, Pollock and Cavasina. Wilson, as president, will be an cx-ofl'kio member of all commit- citizens as well attend tonight's if meeting. To Discuss Plans It is the purpose of the meeting to discuss and adept plans to make a Japanese boycott effective Ia general it is likely that the hcr will be on Jhf o': fo successfully conducted a few weeks ago in East, Liverpool, Ohio, center of the pottery industry in fUhis country. '71 Present plans call for distribu-ftion of badges, labels and placards urging that consumers refuse to buy i)ioducts made in Japan.

In addi- tion pledge cards will be distributed by which persons may indicate that they promise to take such action. Later it is hoped to climax the campaign with a public bonfire at which Japanese-made goods will be burned. A parade and public meeting will be held at the same time. Supported by Labor At its meeting last week the Central Labor body here endorsed the boycott campaign and urged all local unions to send representatives and to support the plans of the pot- ters' union. It was pointed out that low Japanese standards of wages have resulted in cheap imported t) goods which undersell those pro-' duced in America.

Since the movement was inaugurated in East Liverpool encouraging results have been obtained. Two of the most important came last week when twe- large chain stores, 'he F. W. Wool worth Co. and the S.

Kresge announced that ey were no longer buying Japa-. goods. Officials Speak R. R. Williams, vice president in charge of merchandising for the Kresge stated in Detroit, "Our policy is to buy only merchandise acceptable to the public," while from New York comes wcrd that the Woolworth Co.

has very little stock of the cheap-labor goods on hand and additional articles will not be purchased. This word comes from T. J. Mullin, assistant to the president of the company. The officials said their Christmas stock was bought as early as last January.

These two chains added lo an imposing list of large department chains and independents, including Gimble Brothers, give definite proof that the boycott is gaining the results wished for by the originators of the movement. anced economy and of plans by high New Dealers for a trust-busting inquiry that might rival the senate banking inquiry directed by Ferdinand Pecora. Preparatory to Mr. Roosevelt'3 budget message on Wednesday, reporting a decreased deficit but another failure to balance income and outgo, congressional reaction to hiis anti-monopoly and business-akl program varied along conservative and liberal lines. Probe Arouses Uncertainty The projected monopoly investigation plans appeared certain to arouse wide opposition in congress.

I The extent to which they would be tarried was uncertain. But de-j velopments left no doubt as to the emphasis the administration is placing on that phase of the business problem and of the desire of some of the closest White House advisers to ivi inquiry. Even before th'. president's appeal for cooperaiton of business and government was delivered, it was reported that Vice-President John N. Gamer informed Sen.

William E. Borah, that the admini4Stra-tion was friendly toward the bill for federal licenses for corporations, sponsored by Borah and Sen. Joseph C. O'Mahoney, Wyo, Borah Support Urged Garner was understood to have asked Borah's support in the anto-trust drive. The Idaho senator made clear that he would support any legislation toward the anti-monopoly objective, but that he vigorously opposes a prolonged investigation.

YOUTH WANTED FOR STICK-UP HEREARRESTED New York Detectives Get Suspect in Murray Hill Robbery EW I0RK, Jan. Harry Castor, 2i, was taken into' custody today by Jiew York de tectives at the request, of the Pennsylvania motor police in connection with a recent hold-up at Murray Hill in Washington county. Acting on a tip that Castor would appear for a job at a certain restaurant, a detective waited there until he appeared last night. Castor said he would wahe extradition. Police are still searching for several other youths wanted for participation in the same hold-up, state motor police in Washington caid today.

The robbery in question occurred last Friday at the Hollash servkc station at the road intersection just north of Morganza on Route 19. According to Albert Hollash, son of tho owner who was working at the station, three men were involved. The license number of the car which they used was that of a Library woman and it was her son and two companions whom police Shortly after the hold-up the men escaped from state motor police after a running gun fight near Library. ''rarer Pulp From Sugar Cane DURBAN, South company has. been formed here to exploit a 'secret 'process for the manufacture of tpaper pulp from cano bagasse.

The substance consists of fiber after tho sugar lias hwii cxlnt.tcd from it. new president of council, Langford start, first as the unanimous choice POLICE FORCE INCREASED TO LIGHTEN WORK Chief Addis is Chosen to Head Borough Organization With the polfce force almost intact and the addition of several new members, council last night provided for a working schedule for the police which will provide shorter hours for patrolmen and will take careoi any action of the supreme court in regard to the validity of the 44-hour week act, as it may effect municipalities. At the organization of council lost night the police department was enlarged to nine patrolmen instead of six and three instead of two combination fire truck drivers and patrolmen. The police were chosen on a month to month status, thus making it possible for changes at any time. The patrolmen as selected were Harold Addis, James Haney, Walter Miller, Andrew Graytok, Joseph Olshack, Mike Leson, D.

Earl Smith, William Dunning and Walter Olminsky. In the first balloting Charles Cerenzia was elected instead of Olshack, but later, after a conference with council he withdrew and Olshack was chosen. Addis Remains Chief The three combination truck drivers-patrolmen are Paul Arnold, Steve Ducsia and Orion Hoch, the latter being an additional man to cut down the hours of the others. After electing the patrolmen council re-elected Harold Addis chief of police and James Haney and Walter Miller lieutenants. Council expressed the feeling that the officers were working on a too-long hour basis and indicated that they will be placed on an eight-hour basis, later to conform to the 44-hour week in event it is upheld by the supreme court.

The matter of salary, however, is to be decided upon at a subsequent meeting. This will be done Monday night, because of the fact that the budget must be drawn up immediately. There were 32 applicants for the police jobs and it required four ballots to complete the elections. Fathers-Sons Meeting Fathers and sons of the America Legion Post, 253, will meet in the Elks temple, East Pike street, this evening at 7:30. A full attendance of both groups is requested.

Man ever ooiore. MEDICINE MONEY LOST ON STREET Trouble came two-fold yesterday to a local household. A daughter ill and no money to consult a doctor and to buy medicine. A mother's appeal to a friend of the family and a loan of $10. Then the loss of the $10 before the doctor could be consulted.

Such was the plight of a family which placed a small advertisement in this newspaper yesterday. It told a pitiful story of lack of funds and illness. Distracted, the mother appealed to a local business man who lent the $10 to consult the doctor and then it was lost on the way, The Daily Notes hopes that the nrfo; of the bill will be moved to leave it at this office where it will bo restored to the troubled family. MANY SEER TO COLLECT CASH UNDER NEW ACT Over 1600 File First Day, 114 Being Number Here With 114 persons making applications in Canonsburg for state unemployment compensation, on the first day of the filing, and with approximately 1,600 applying throughout the county, Washington county got down to the task yesterday of legistering the unemployed for cash benefits as provided under the state law. Peter Malm, manager of the Washington office, said about 4,000 persons appeared at the various offices yesterday, but many were not seeking to make compensation claims but rather to be listed as seeking work the offices will endeavor to find for jobless.

At several of the sub-offices in the county Malm said, mere sought to make claims for compensation than could bo handled yesterday. Malm, listed the approximate number of claims filed for unemployment compensation at the various offices as follows: Washington 531. Avella 20, Charleroi 172, Canonsburg 114, Fredericktown 122, Donora 346, Moncngahela 190 aud West Brownsville 120. State Labor and Industry Secretary Ralph M. Bashore, whose department administers the job-insurance system, anticipated upwards of 260.000 claims would be filed this week.

He ruled that the waiting period would begin today for all claimants who were in line at the employment offices to register regardless of whether the staffs were capable of completing tho registrations. Cards were issued to identify, those left in the lines, making them eligible to register later in the week as having filed claims today. Although benefit provisions of the act wero effective January 1, this was the initial day for filing of claims due to the Saturday holiday. Bashore predicted benefits would be disbursed next month at the rato of $2,000,000 a week. Rulings under the act include allowance of compensation to persons on tho stale relief rolls ir they arc otherwise qualified.

The Assistance Department is expected, however, to reduce its grant to such persons by the amount received from tuc job-iuiiuruueu pool. Wilson got off to an auspicious of the membership and secondly under an atmosphere of cooper ation and friendliness. The flareup came when Councilman Joseph Cavasina stated that he was not satisfied with the borough solicitor and wanted a change made. He made reference to court precedence wherein the solicitor, as well as other appointive officers of municipalities, had been removed by vote, it being accepted that they held office at the will of the appointive body. Personal Objections Mr.

Cavasina stated that Borough Solicitor A. L. Zeman was person ally objectionable to him, due to political activities in the recent election which did not conduce to harmony in council. In addition the councilman from the Third ward hinted at an instance wherein Mr. Zeman had keen approached in his office by parties who were desirous of conducting a club and gambling place.

Cavaaina's reaction to this alleged story indicated that he did not consider Mr. Zeman fit for the office. Answering the insinuation of connivance or a weak attitude when approached about the gambling place, the solicitor said, "Let's hear the Incident Described He told council of the approach of the parties who claimed that "the burgess has no objection, the chief of police has no objection but they are afraid of you (meaning Mr. Zeman stated that he called the burgess and the chief of police to his office the next morning and heard both categorically deny the fctatement that they had no objection to a gambling place. "Those are the facts of the incident referred to by Mr.

Cavasina," Mr. Zeman said. "I will br glad to furnish to him personal the names of his friends who camf to me in this effort to get my consent to something which does not concern me or my position with the borough. I am an advisor and consultant for the borough and not a public prosecutor." "They're no friends of mine," Cavasina injected. "At least they are your associates and therefore may be called your friends," was the solicitor's reply.

Quotes Court Decision Turning then to the matter of law as to the removal of appointive officers at the will of the appointing body, Mr. Zeman said that several years ago he had advised council and correctly so at the time that appointive officers could be removed at will, according to court rulings. "Since that time, however, the situation haa changed," he said. "The supreme court of Pennsylvania has decided that such removal, except for cause, is a violation of constitutional provisions." The solicitor discussed the decision of the court, read excerpts from it as it pertained to the local situation, as it referred to an old opinion by the superior court of the state, and as it took precedence over any other decision in the state. Rcmoial Asked The decision dearly covers ihe effort of Mr.

Cavasina to bring a vote on the solicitor and in spite of the opinion and the decision, he asked for a vote on removal. Councilman Samuel Bond! addressed council, saying that, bis personal grievance with Mr. Zeman for his political activity was as titrong as that of Cavasiua and if it was a question of voting on personal sentiment he would second Cavasina's motion. However, he said, it was indicated that the law did not provide tor such action uud as a result he would mil boc-C'jiUuutd iru rao lui) BENNETT HOME SAYS DAUGHTER WED TO HUGHES Police Hunt Ends With Announcement of Girl's Elopement YPSILANTI, Jan. Gertrude Bennett, 17-year-old daughter of Harry Bennett of the Ford Motor company, was married last night to Russell Hughes at Auburn, it was announced at the Bennett home today.

The marriage was performed by Justice of the Peace Miles Baxter shortly after the itouple, who had eloped from here earlier in the evening, had obtained a license, according to state police. The marriage was confirmed, police said, shortly after the Bennett home was informed by the United Press that the couple had obtained a marriage license. Police said that Bennett, one of the highest paid executives in the Ford organization, was "broken up" by the news. The marriage announcement ended a feverish search by federal agents and all Michigan police for the girl who was last seen uearly 20 hours ago driving away with Hughes, a college classmate and sweetheart. Her father was convinced that she was in danger and earlier had discounted the theory that she and Hughes had eloped.

QUASH HEARING IS HALTED BY COURT The hearing before the three sitting judges of the Washington county court on a petition to quash the indictments against John D-Penderville and six others, came to an abrupt conclusion yesterday. The court indicated there was nothing to-be gained by continuing to hear witnesses for the petitioners, as all of the witnesses had given testimony favoring the district attorney. The case grew out of the election day attack William Bur-goon, a minor politician in Robinson township. The petition was to quash the indictmeuts on the ground that the district attorney had used undue and unlawful iu-fiucucc on the grand Jury to obtain true bills. All of the witnesses called by the petitioners testified that no such influenco was used.

The court adjourned the case Monday afternoon but gave leave to the counsel tor "the petitioners to file court citations' which' they maintained were germane to their caic. LEGION READY FOR CAMPAIGN TO AID ARMY Appeal of Salvation Army To be Launched at Dinner Arrangements are practically completed for the banquet to be served to the American Legion by The Salvation Army, as the opening gun in its annual drive for funds to maintain the local work. The dinner will be served in the dining hall of the Chartiers Church, Thursday, January 13, at 6 p. m. In addition to the Legionnaires, the Salvation Army's local advisory board will attend the meeting in a body, and its chairman, Wm.

B. Boon, will be the master of ceremonies. C. D. Cummins, post com mander of the Legion, will speak on behalf of the Legion.

Present at the dinner to enter- tain the guests will be the Salva tion Army's brass radio ensemble, of Pittsburgh, whose unique and delightful music has been heard frequently over the various Pittsburgh stations. The high light of the evening's program will be an address by Lt. Colonel Wm. Alex. Ebbs, Divisional Commander of the Army in the Western Pennsylvania Division.

Out of his years of rich experience as a Salvation Army officer in many lands, his interpretation of the Army's work and purpose is both charming and inspiring, aud his remarks will be a fitting climax to the evening's program. MEADOWLANDS MAN GIVEN MERCANTILE APPRAISER'S POST i Harry, of Meadow-lands, has been appointed mercantile appraiser for "Washington county, according to announcement from State Auditor General Warren It. Roberts. The appointment is for one year and is effective immediately, it is understood. Barnickcl succeeds Otto Luellen, of Washington, who has held the office for the last two years under appointment from Auditor General Frank Baldwin.

Appointment of Barnickcl, the announcement from Auditor General Roberts said, had beeu recommended by a committee of Washington county Democrats iucluding ibe, county chairman and legislative i.nd senatorial office holders. The. mercantile appraiser is paid on a fee basis, and in recent years, it is understood, the annual remuneration haa leva about Cooking School Will Be Held This Month Announcement is made today of the dates for the annual Daily Notes Cooking School. It will be bold at the High School midi-torium and the dates will bo Tuesday, "Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, January 25, 2(5, 27 and 2S. Mrs.

Bertha Harris, who has been such a favorite in Canoius-burg in pa.st years has been secured to preside again this year and (his will be happy news to the housewives of the Canonsburg-Houston and, surrounding difctylc-t. Local merchants and business men will be Invited to cooperate this year, as in the past as it is the aim of this newspaper to mukc to It. more entertaining and inviting.