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i i i of Award Made! to Indiana Eve Ming Gazelle, Its 'net pAper. boys," and scribers tor their par support of the War Savings Program VOLUME 40-NO. 72. An Indiana County Indiana COVERING THE WORLD FROM INDIANA, Newspaper dial Serves-Every: THE COMMERCIAL CENTER PENNSYLVANIA, SATURDAY, REDS TAKE KIEV; POLAND NEXT Member of the WEST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA NOVEMBER 6, 1948. TED DA Tomorrow, first: day of its kind in November, will see andi Church as usual In morning, And the union tice Day Memorial In evening Way for Peace in Mines Family TELEPHONE 600-601 Missing Mr.

and Mrs. John Rebovich of Homer City have been notified that their Private John Itebovich, above, has been missing in the Mediterrancan arca. One of four brothers In the service he WAS inducted February 2, 1942, and WAS stationed at Camp Croft, S. before being sent overseas. He attended Homer City High School and prior to his Army" career WAS connected with the Lucernemines operation of the Rochester Pittsburgh' Coal Company, His soldier brothers are Michael, Joseph' and 'Nicholas, all with the Army, SPARS ENLIST LOCAL WOMAN Isabella Orr Timberlake Reports at New London Tomorrow Isabella Orr Timberlake of 596 Oak street, has been accepted by the SPARS for officer's training in the Women's Reserve of the United States Coast Guard.

She was enlisted October the Pittsburgh recruiting office and will report tomorrow to the Coast Guard Academy at New London. for a six-weeks raining course before being an Ensign. Mrs. Timberlake is the wife of H. Clyde Timberlake, now a Field Director of the American Red Cross at Fort McClelland, A Ala.

She has been active in social welfare work in Indiana county for sevferal years, baying, been lately employed as Supervisor of Department of Public Assistance of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania here. Graduating from Wilson College in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Timberlake look additional courses at Westchester Normal and New York University. Her wide experience burg, Indiana well includes leaching, school at Leechas a year of teaching In Guayama. Porto Rico.

A talented musician, she was until her enlistment choir director in the First Presbyterian Church. See SERVICE Continued on page two FOUR OF FAMILY BURN TO DEATH MEADVILLE, Nov. 6-(P)-Four persons were burned to death this morning in a fire that razed a fourroom cottage at Saeggerstown, near here. Crawford county coroner Dr. Samuel Gottlieb said three of the four bodies have been recovered by tirewho battled the blaze after neighbor discovered it al 7:15 o'- clock this morning.

The dead: Mrs. Ruth Brean, L. 15; Henderson, Merle 36; F. Wintfred L. derson, 5 and Donald E.

Doud, 3 nionths. WHOSE STOGIE? WHOSE STOGIE? POTTSTOWN- Every morning when Mrs. Lester M. Bougher opens her front door she finds a cigar butt resting on her front door step in proximately, the she same asked spot. police Atto solve the mystery--so far without results.

Weather Weather Fair with slowly rising temperatures today, followed by valu in the south portion late tonight. Not quite as cool tonight as last night. Sunday, cool with rain in the south portion and rain mixed with snow la the worth portion EIGHT PAGES 59 PER CENT OF CHEST. FILLED Weather Conditions and Wartime Rush Handicaps -V- Indiana Community War Chest workers. have reported collections umounting to.

$17,883. This sum represents about 59 per cent of the $30.000 goal. Bad weather conditions and the general rush of wartime Jiving have handicapped workers somewhat during the current drive, and there still remain a good many homes and individuals to be contacted. Therefore War Chest Chairman Emory Boyle has asked that volunteer solicitors continue their efforts during the, next week, and make it a definite point to see that every home in the worker's particular area has been given an opportunity to make a subscription. Chairman Boyle staled, "War Chest workers will be doing a dennite service to our local campaign it they exert every possible effort to see that their areas have been completely canvassed in -the next few days so that we may wind up our campaign in' 'the minimum amount of time.

Captains and Majors should obtain reports from their workers and turn them in to headquarters as quickly as they become available, A summary of results of the campulgn: workers' efforts 'to date follows: Initial Division, Marion Cretcher, Chairman; 80 per cont of quota. Residential: Division, John Erickson, Chairman, 35 per cent of quota. Districts 3, Mrs. Wilbur Widdowson, 27. 4, A.

E. Long, 63. 5, W. Ralph Smith, 42, 6, A. Long, 87.

8, M. J. Walsh, 31. 9, Harry Rankin, 47. 10, D.

D. Patterson, 20. 13, Janet McCormick, 78. 17, Jack McGlaughlin, 10. 18, Ralph Rowland, 11.

19, Ralph Heiges, 42., 21, Mrs. Floyd Rankin, 21. 24, Miss Nell. Gray, 210. 25, Mrs.

John Gibson, 190, Xmas Mail November Time For Action Delivery. of- the annual flood of Christmas gifts and cards on time, always a serlous problem, "will be more than a problem this year-it' will be an impossibility-unless Christmas mailings are made largely in November," Postmaster Gencral Frank C. Walker warned today, "Transportation facilities are burdened 1o the limit with war materials and personnel, and the Postal Service. has sen more than thirty. one thousand experienced employees into the Army and Navy," Mr.

Walker said, "The only solution to the Christmas problem is: MAIL IN A NOVEMBER. Mark your parcel, "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CHRIST. That is the only way to avoid disappointment on Christmas Day not only for many civilians but also for millions of members of the armed forces who are still in this coun. try. "It is also the only way.

to avoid the possibility of a Christmas gency in the transportation and tal services. It the public will co. operate by mailing their Christmas parcels DURING NOVEMBER, we can handle a small of light, last-minute mailings, such as cards, See CHRISTMAS MAIL Continued on page two WHERE'S PET? Collie sits patiently outside the bus station awaiting the return of the sailor -master the dog accompanied there six weeks ago. The faithful dog runs hopefully toward every sailor he sees, then walks dejectedly back to his post. Although fed by tion attendants, the collie becomes thinner us the Weeks go by.

November 6, 1851-The great band leader, John Phillip was born. He had que of the Anest careers the world has ever known. Another fact worth knowing is that there is none duer than Greiner's Farm -Maid Enriched Bread. OVERSUPPLY OF BUTTER THREAT High Ration-Point Value Given as Cause by Creamery Head PITTSBURGH, Nov. serlous -supply of butter threatens.

a8 a result of the 16- ration-point-per pound valuation placed on it by the Omce of Price Administration, O. A. Hettler, general manager of the Fairmont Creamery declared today, Hettler said that was true despite the. fact butter production is about 18. per cent lower than 'a year ago and asserted that consumer buying in the district had dropped appreciably since the OPA order went into effect more than a month ago.

He said: "We have seen backing up in retall outlets the last two weeks. We think the chief cause is the 16- point ration value, It's too high to be in line with supplies. Hettler predicted wholesalers' warehouses would be over-supplied within a fortnight and added that the situation would become serious within 'six weeks, unless a change for the better developed. Some stores continue 'handle a normal supply, he said, but most retail outlets, already overstocked are cutting weekly purchases from wholesalers. He added that hotels and restaurants, normally good but-.

ter buyers, had been cutting purchases heavily. "They simply. haven't: got; the points to buy at 'high ration values," Hettler. stated. Parker Robbins, a butter wholesaler, said increasing purchases.

of margarine, with a 6-point ration value, had contributed to the decline in butter sales. SERVICES FOR SAMUEL NESS -V- Nephew of White Twp. Man to Conduct Solemn Requiem Mass -V- A Solemn Requiem High Mass at St. Bernard's Church at 10:00 a. m.

Monday has been arranged for Samuel Ness, well-known resident White township, whose death occurred at 10:20 a. Friday in Indiana Hospital, following twoweeks' illness. Celebrant of the mass will be a nephew of the deceased, the Rev. Father Leo Fallon Pittsburgh, The Very Rev. Father James Brady, pastor of St.

Bernard's, will be deacon and the Rev. William T. Mullen, also of St. Bernard's will be sub-deacon. Interment will be in the church cemetery, Friends are being received until noon Sunday in the family home and from then util Monday morning the Leydie Funeral Home, A son of John and Catherine (Stein) Ness, he was born February 17, 1886, in Pittsburgh and had been resident in this community for 40 years.

He was engaged farming and the produce business and had many warm friends and associates in the community, He was never married. Surviving are these brothers and sisters: John, George and Miss Minnie Ness, and Sister Mary Fidelis of St. at home; Adam Ness of Pittsburgh Louis, Mo. HOWARD ARTHUR LONG Blairsville, who had been working for the Swift Company in land for the past two weeks, died unexpectedly of 8 heart attack while returning from his place employment yesterday, A son the Rev. William G.

and Mary (Erb) Long, he was born at New Haven, September 8, 1898. He was member of the Free Methodist Church of Blairsville. Surviving are the parents these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Lottie Black, Cleveland; Mrs. June See OBITUARY Continued on page two MEXICO CITY Oral instead of written examinations will be given in the future at Mexico City public schools, says Roberto T.

Bonilla, assistent education minister, It's the paper shortage. Closed Monday for repairs. The Chicken Pie Shop, 728 PLANE CRASH ACCIDENTAL GREENSBURG, Nov. 6 (AP) Four Navy fliers were killed accidentally when their plane crashed into a mountainside Oct. 30 near Stahlstown, a coroner's jury found yesterday.

The jury made no recommendaLions. Lieut. Earl E. Caulkins, an perienced pilot, apparently lust the radio beam and while try: ing to find it, Navy officials said previously. Other victims were Capt.

Elmer J. Wood, 27, of the Marines, and Flying Cadets Thomas J. Greene, 19, Evansville, and Robert A Gurley, 19, Charlotsville, Va. LIFER KILLED IN GUNBATTLE Escaped. Convict, Slayer of Policeman, Is Shot at Chester CHESTER, Nov.

6. (AP) Victor Andreoll, life-term convict who escaped from Eastern Penitentiary 11 days ago, was shot to death today -gun battle with Pennsylvania State. Motor who surprised him at breakfast in a downtown restaurant. The 27-year old fugitive: had boasted her would never be taken alive. Andreoli, who killed a policeman in.

a holdup near. Wilkes six years ago, was dropped in his tracks by four bullets from the pistols of three state policemen whit Ta on him as he: huddled over his at a lunch counter? He himself fired two shots- and both missed. During his escape he boasted: "The first cop that lays a hand of me dies." As the bullet blasts suddenly, other patrons ducked, under tables and scurried sheltered corners, were overturned and customers gasped in fear. The three policemen, who entered the restaurant- the. Rainbow Grille -by coincidence and at first failed to recognize him advanced toward him cautiously and in the beginning did not fire.

Andreoli turned," leaped to his feet, drew a pistol and blasted. Then his -gun jammed. He made a dash for the door, The police' fired immediately. Four bullets struck him in the back as he tried to escape, He was dead on arrival at Chester Hospital. A widespread search for Andreoli turned from Northern and Central Pennsylvania to Chester yesterday See LIFER Continued on page two UNEMPLOYED CHECKS HERE Harold Wagner, State Treasurer, today announced that 3, 257 checks for Unemployment sation were issued by the State Treasury during the week ended November 5, 1943.

The total amount disbursed was $48,483.05, including $179 for Indiana. Quiet Days Here NuMine and Dutch Run Only Two Mines OperatingHope Full Return of Men Monday WASHINGTON, Nov. (AP)-The long and bitter fight over coal miners' wages appeared virtually ended day with the War Labor Board's conditional approval of the Ickes-Lewis pay scale plan and a nod of assent from the United Mine Workers. (The NuMine operation of the Rochester Pittsburgh Coal and the Dutch Run mine of the New York Central Railroad were the only two working Full production, however, is expected Monday.) The WLB's principal reservation involves the formula for. paying pieceworkers.

But official. union: spokesmen observed: peaceful seek solution of that and we'll go about the job of pro: ducing: coal." After seven months of controversy, and four paralyzing strikes which cost the nation than 40,000,000 tons of coal, this is the picture: UMW President John L. Lewis has a memorandum agreement with fuels boss Harold. Ickes; under it the soft coal miner who formerly received $7 a day will receive $8.50, agreeing to dig coal an hour longer, partly by halving his 30-minute lunch period. After his 40th hour underground he starts getting paid for travel time at time and a half.

In a six-day week his increase is about $11.50, so that the average daily increase is closer to $2 than See COAL Continued on page two ERIE DENTIST DEAD IN CRASH MEADVILLE, Nov. 6-4P)--Dr. William Horst, Erie dentist, died last night in a headon collision of his automobile and another Car three north of Cambridge Springs. Three injured persons taken to an Erie hospital, Gazette "Boys" in Service The Gazette Newspaperboys Alumni Association chasp't yet: formed, but it should bepresents -two more members, brothers, for the service, this for the Aboxe left da Thomas T. Murray, Seaman who enlisted in June, 1843 and.

do aboard the V. S. mid- Generals of Two Wars In this new sits at' photo'-portrait, before Gen. a George painting C. Marshall, U.S.

Army chief staff, his desk of World War I's General John J. Pershing. 27TH DISTRICT LEGION WINNER Given State Americanism Cup for Superior Endeavor Americanism and- war in the 27th of the can Legion, comprising A Armstrong, Indiana, and Jefferson counties, won the first place State Americanism Cup pictured above with Clinton M. File, immediate past District CommandVer and John Ackerson, American(ism Chairman. The Americanism program of the Legion is divided into three divisions: Education, youth activities and community service.

In the area of education, schools cooperated with the Legion in the 30 Post communitics in the obserylance of American Education school Week, presentation of 178 awards to outstanding eighth-grade boys and girls and the awarding of 3 four -year Senatorial scholarships to high school senior winners on the essay subject, "For This We Fight." A new feature of cooperation was found in Victory Corps military pre-induction trainling for high schools. Youth activities included the See LEGION Continued on page two TALESMEN FOR DECEMBER Eighty Countians moned for Week Beginning 13th Eighty countians have been summoned for jury during the week beginning Monday, December 13. The personnel: Beatty, June White Twp. Bee, Mina Green Twp. Bennett, Rowland Indiana Black, Madge Indiana Blakly, Mose, Indiana Bowman, Clair, Center Twp.

Bush, Hulda, White Twp. Calhoun, Samuel W. Mahoning Twp. Campbell, Martha, Blairsville. Carnahan, Taylor, Armstrong Twp.

Comfort, Samuel Blairsville, Coon, James, N. Mahoning Twp. Cooper, John Cherry Tree. Cost, William Indiana. Davidson, Elizabeth, Pine Twp, Davis, Adalene, Marion Center.

Davis, Sara Center Twp. See JURORS Continued on page two Closed Monday for repairs. The Chicken Pie Shop. 72x Trespassing Notices 1 doz. 40c, plus 10c for postage.

Indiana Evening Gazette. Naval Crisis Near Shapes: Up in Rabaul-Solomons Area As Jap Fleet of 53 Ships Steams to South ARMED MIGHT RULES TULE LAKE Iron Hand in Wake of First Bad Internment Uprising TULE LAKE, Nov. 5. (AP) armored cars, machine guns -and fixed bayonets ruled the 16,000 Tule Lake with a firm erica's hand Arst today serious in the internment wake of Amcamp uprising of the war. This huge segregation center for those proved disloyal to the United States, or suspected of being so, came under full army control -yesterday after another outbreak of violence in which 20 rebellious Japanese and at least one were injured.

The War Relocation Authority in desperation had asked military aid. Army troops in battle dress moved en masse into the camp with fixed and rounded up 500 Japanese, who were questioned while. holding their hands clasped lover their heads. The Japanese, who on Monday held an impromptu three-hour mass meeting at the administration Luild. ing while keeping 75 government See TNLE LAKE Continued on page two IVA KITCHELL HERE TUESDAY: Parody and Mimicry, but No Satire, Role of Famed Dancer -V- Parody and mimicry in themselves are exacting arts, but to tirize the art of the dance success fully, without stooping to conventional stage burlesque, requires something more than mere imper, sonative ability.

There must be high artistry underlying the humorous effect. Iva Kitchell, "the Dance Humorist" who will. present her amusing yet artistic program of dance mimicry at Indiana State Teachers College on Tuesday, Now vember 9, makes full use of a brilliant ballet technique to enhance her artistry as a mime. Miss Kitchell's career as a 'dance humorist began' at an early age when she was a featured meber of the Chicago Opera Ballet: Without the serlous technique she never could have attained the bigh' place she has carned as a foremost artist Sep KITCHEL' Continued on page two The time has not yet come when you can't serve Fermi Maid Enriched Bread at every Join the thousands who enjoy daily delicacy. 72 -V- By Associated Press Russian troops captured Kiev today, third largest city: and capital of the Ukraine, in a great triumph which open: ed the floodgates.

for a Red army charge into Poland and the restive Balkans. Allied patrols forced the Garigliano river and Americans captured Venafro, charging after five retreating. German divisions less than 80 miles from Rome. The Nazis were falling back generally in eastern Italy, the British Eighth Army advancing five miles to seize Vasto, once: anchor of the shattered Gera man line in central Italy, Sessano, Duronia and Pietra: also fell. A great naval showdown appeared.

shaping up in the Rabaul-Solomons area of the southwest Pacific where fleet of possibly 53 Japanese ships, including 15 cruisers and 16 destroyers, were steaming south from Truk to the 'battle area where Hali sey's fleet and MacArthur' bombers waited. The battle, if joined, probably will decide possession of invaded Bougainville and Rabaul, main Japanese periphery base. The oil works of Gelsenkirchen and the rail yards of Muenster still smoked from destruction loosed by a record fleet of 700 U. heavy See INTERNATIONAL Continued on page two Hull Himself Senators Await Moscow in all of of of a -V- WASHINGTON, Nov. Senators who rolled up an 85 to endorsement of the peace principle: enunciated at the Moscow confer ence now want to have a Arst-hand: account of the document from the man who helped make it possibles Secretary of State Cordell Hull, A movement was promoted to vite Hull to address a joint session of Senate and House upon.

his turn from Russia. Senator (D- said such convocation would show the world that States and its oleoled representatives are Intensely in terested in the cause of world peace and the establishment machines to maintain it, While the Anal decision rests with Hull, it was learned that the move ment for 'his appearance bar blessing of high government A The showdown roll call on: war policy came at 5:30 terday, cutting off two weeks bate. Fifty-one Democrats and S1 VR publicans voted the Connin postwar foreign polley resolute Only Senators Reynolds (D NO Wheeler Mont), Demoon Johnson Lancer and Sbipstead (R- Minn) Nor a Senator La Folletto sent by reason of cated before that he voted againat, adoption, The resolution packed punch in two thort par addition to resolying be. waged to HULL and man. Right is Seaman who enlisted in August of this year aud receiving training at the Great Lakes Hospital Corps School, was bome last work; 90 Qosober 10.

They are sons of Mire. Irene Murray of 86 North Fifth airsel The tole.

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