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Evening Gazette, Inaugural Addresses Rockefeller, Inaugurated Rockefeller By ROBERT T. GRAY ALBANY, N.Y, (AP) Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller was embarked today on a new term as chief executive of New York State but this inaugural address Indicated his top political concern was the Republican nomination for president in 1964. The inaugural speech, delivered to a New Year's Day crowd of 1,500 invited guests in the state Capitol, paid scant attention to New York affairs.

Its emphasis on national concerns and a middle-of-the road political philosphy underscored Rockefeller's role as a top possi-! bility for the GOP nomination to challenge President Kennedy in the next national election. The governor utilized the address to portray himself as a conservative in fiscal affairs but liberal in such matters as civil rights. It contained strong evidence his horizons are national, rather than limited to New York's borders. Rockefeller, 54, has declined to say whether he will seek 1 the nomInation in 1964. But he has aroused speculation by refusing to.

pledge to serve out his new, four-year term, by referring to himself as one of the prospects the GOP should develop in preparation for 1964, by public addresses on national affairs and by criticism of the Kennedy administration. The governor's Inaugural address is certain to be widely interpreted 88 fresh evidence of presidential amibition. Rockefeller turned to state matters only in the closing passages of the 12-minute address and those references were generalIzed. He pledged to improve higher education, modernize facilities for training workers to meet challenges of automation, accelerate further the state's economic growth and improve research and development activities as a means of attracting new industries. Rockefeller's oath of office for second, four-year term was administered by Chief Judge Charles S.

Desmond of the State Court of Appeals. Front-row spectators included his two oldest children, Rodman and Ann, present with their respective spouses. Rockefeller and his wife were divorced early last year, and some GOP leaders feared the marital breakup would hurt the governor's political career. He went on to win re-election by 000 votes, compared with 573,000 In 1958. As he did in 1959, Rockefeller advised against being deluded by "slogans and labels, such as conservative, liberal and progressive." He has been considered a leader of the liberal wing of the GOP and, as such, suspect among the more conservative leaders, including the Midwestern bloc that will have a major voice in selecting the nominee in 1964.

Neither liberals nor conservatives would find much to quarrel with in the governor's of his political philosphy. He called for "the old-fashioned virtues" in politics and said these Included sincerity, honesty, candor and integrity, including the fiscal integrity of government: Request Redistrict Changes (Continued from Page 1) bills was not on the agenda the opening session. A single "no" -Democrat have blocked the introduction temporarily. Berger said the bill he sponsored was put in "so that counties which haven't met deadline is July. 1965, when reorganization plans must be effect.

The initial deadline was night Tuesday for submission plans. Though they didn't block introduction of the bills, Democrats were quick to voice opposition. Sen. Charles R. Weiner, Democratic floor leader, said the ate "had better go slowly in area because we are dealing with our children and future leaders." He added: "All this legislation does is save the taxpayers money and guarantee equal education for our children." One of the backers of the repeal: legislation was Sen.

Stantey Stroup, R- Bedford, who was of three Republicans to vote the 1961 law. "It is the intention of the sponsors," he said, submit able substitute legislation." A new $420.000 public library been built in the heart ot the ami Beach night club strip. tal. January 2, 1963. Differ- Romney Tuesday Romney By GENE SCHROEDER LANSING, Mich.

(AP)-George Romney, 55, began his first working day as governor of Michigan today amid signs that his plea for bipartisan harmony in state government may have struck responsive chord. In colorful ceremonies at the state Capitol, the former American Motors Corp. president was sworn into office shortly after noon New Year's Day as the state's first Republican governor in 14 years. Romney called for an end to partisanship in a inaddress that did not once the word Republican. A crowd of about 3,000 shiverling in sub-freezing temperatures, cheered Romney as he urged cooperation from all citizens Michigan regardless of their separate interests.

The new governor, who has tried to dispel speculation that candidate for the GOP presidential nomination in 1964, again made an apparent attempt to discourage such talk. One of his guides as governor, he said, would be "concentration on the Job at hand, not campaigning constantly for re-election, and dedication to that job -without an eye to greener pastures somewhere The job at hand, Romney indicated, the would include revamping of state's tax structure and adoption of the proposed new state constitution. Although Romney did not spell out the specifics of his programs, he said during the campaign that any new fiscal policy probably would include a state income tax. Romney's Democratic opponent, Gov. John Swainson, also had suggested complete fiscal reform -including an income tax.

Michigan's financial troubles reached a peak in 1959 when the state was forced to have a "pay. less payday" for state employes. a Although the state deficit has declined to the vicinity of $70 million, most Democrats and Republicans have agreed that the tax structure should be changed. In bidding for bipartisan support, Romney pleaded for an end to what he called the "cold war" of partisanship which has pitted one group against another. Democrats, who retained every state office except that of nor in the election, indicated they king of a program Romney comes were willing to wait and a see what up with in a bipartisan approach to state government.

Democratic officials were mostly cautious in their reaction Romney's inaugural speech. Lt. Gov. T. John Lesinski criticized Romney for urging adoption of Michigan's proposed new constitution which goes fore the voters in April.

"After all," Lesinski said, "this was a joint inaugural event." Romney was a delegate vice president of the Republicandominated constitutional conventhat drew up the new document. The Democratic party has cially opposed its adoption; Romney has pledged to do everything he can to persuade voters to prove it. Helm Pledges 'Tight' Operation HARRISBURG (AP) -A tight, efficient operation is the pledgei of newly-elected House Speaker W. Stuart Helm, R-Armstrong. The 54-year-old lawmaker made the promise Tuesday after acceptting the speaker's gavel from out-! going speaker Hiram G.

Andrews, at the opening of the legislature. "We shall begin our daily sessions promptly, on lime," Helm declared. "We shall have few if: jany night sessions, and, above all, we shall have decorum and dig-; nity within the walls of this cham-. ber." Holiday Toll Below Estimates By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Traffic 364 Fires 83 Miscellaneous 127 Total 574 The nation's traffic deaths duriny the long Now Year's weekend today appeared to be one of the lowest for a similar four-day holiday and fur below early estimates by safety experts. Belated reports may boost the final total but the count at midnight Tuesday, the end of the hour holiday period, showed 364 deaths in traffic accidents, 83 in fires and 127 in miscellaneous for total of 574.

Red Guns Blast US Copters By PETER ARNETT at the U.S. forces aiding President Ngo Dinh Diem's pro-Western government in the civil war against the Viet Cong. Red gunners hit 14 of the 15 U.S. helicopters taking part in the sion in the Mekong delta, bringing down about eight aircraft. South Vietnamese forces portedly suffered an estimated 50 casualties.

The Communists, fighting at battalion strength of 400 men or more, stood and fought against relays of government fighter bombers striking at them instead of running for cover as the Reds usually do after an attack. Hours after the helicopters were shot down, the fighting still raged 50 miles southwest of Saigon with guerrillas attacking in waves in an attempt to reach the downed aircraft. All reported American evacuated casualties were under blistering automatic small arms and cannon fire. Communist armor plercing) shells held up armored personnel carriers sent to relieve the defenders before the rescue was SAIGON, South Viet Nam (AP) Communist groundfire today blasted fleet of U. S.

helicopters flying government troops into battle. Three Americans including an Army captain were reported killed, and four others wounded. It was the deadliest blow struck, carried out. There were no reports here on ground casualties but losses were believed heavy on both sides. The Viet Cong sprung a trap on the government forces airlifted by the American helicopters for an attack along a tree-lined canal.

Returning crews said the Communits held their fire as the first groups of helicopters landed and then "all hell broke loose." The government operation was launched early in the morning in rice-field country bordering the Mekong River. Vietnamese air force planes left Saigon with paratroopers just before dusk. Reports of ground action were vague, but sources said fighter bombers were first called into action in midmorning, a few minlutes after eight helicopters were hit as they moved in to land troops at an objective near the delta town of of Vinh Long, 50 miles southwest Saigon. Ten fighter bombers were sent into action, and military sources indicated they wouid continue sorties until dark. Two of the helicopters hit escort craft armed with and machine guns.

One was reported able to fly out of the area, but the other was downed. Six troop-carrying helicopIters were hit. Four were downed but two got away. Government forces also launched an unusually large operation a short distance from the Cambodian frontier in the province of Tay Ninh, northwest of Saigon. Five hundred troops were lifted in by U.S.

helicopters and more than 1,200 paratroopers were dropped. About 85 aircraft, Including fighters, bombers, helicopters and transport planes participated. No initial contact was reported. Some of the paratroopers were (hung up in trees, and several copters reported difficulty landing because the Viet Cong had set up helicopter stake traps in the area. $2 Million Loss In Phila.

Blaze (Continued from rage 1) tracks to the terminal in midcity, causing such damage that more than 16,000 commuters had to rerouted over freight line tracks lor by chartered buses from outlyat-ling stations into the city. Fire Chief George Hink called the city's biggest fire within memory. No lives were lost, however, and Hink and two other firemen were the only casualties. Hink fell ice, injuring his left leg, but stayed on the job. The other two were not badly hurt, either, Food and shelter 6th graf Food and shelter were provided by the Salvation Army and Red Cross, The civil defense also in evacuating families, many of whom were eating their suppers when the fire broke out.

Assistant Fire Chief James Carey, a 23-year veteran of firefighting, said the blaze was to far the biggest in his memory. Hink said there was no tion as to what started the fire, pending an investigation. The to id spread of flames, he said, might have been caused by freeze-up of the building's sprinkler system. There was no immediate mate of damage. a Industry replaces, on the average, 60 per cent of its profits development and upkeep compared 30 per cent 40 years ago.

OBITUARIES RALPH C. MOCK, 69, of 416 Fifth Street, Jeannette, passed 1940, In Deshon Veterans Hosaway Tuesday afternoon, January pital, Butler. Mr. Mock was born in Glen Campbell and had been a resident of Jeannette for the past 39 years. He is survived by these children: Pearl, Emma, and Margaret, all at home; Mrs.

Irene Morris, Mrs. Carol Goulding, and Mrs. Florence Bluey, all of Jeannette; Mrs. Roberta Milne of Irwin; Mra, Mrs. Ellen Nicklow of Acosta; 20 Nancy Teeters of Greensburg; grandchildren; one sister, Mrs.

Irene Martin of Jeannette; two brothers, Jay Mock of Mt. Union and John Mock of Indiana, Friends are received at the Sher- man W. Mason Funeral Home in Jeannette where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 4. Interment will be made in the Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmis-linont.

ELIZABETH MEDVIDE, 84, of Homer City R.D. 1, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 1963, at her home. She was born in Clearfield September 7, 1898. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Richard T.

Bell Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be carried in Thursday's Gazette. MR. CHARLES NAGY, aged 73 years, husband of Kathryn Gurphy Nagy of 730 Philadelphia Street, passed away early this morning at his late home. Friends may pay their respect on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

at Robinson Lytle's, Indiana, where services will conducted on Thursday, January 3, at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Burnett Reid will officiate. Interment will follow in Greenwood Ceme-1 tery, Indiana. LAURANZA CALVIN LEN of Creekside R.D.

1, near Plumville, died Monday, December 31, 1962, at 1 a.m. at his home, Friends will be received at the Donald S. Bowser Funeral Home, Plumville, from 24 and 7-9 p. m. Wednesday, and services will be held there Thursday, January 3, at 2 p.m.

The Rev. David E. Bickett will officiate and interment will follow in the Garden of Christus, Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Occlusion Fatal To Sen. Kerr (Continuea from Page 1) tration fiscal proposals. Kerr's death also opens the chairmanship of the new but creasingly important Senate Space Committee.

Sen. Clinton Anderson. may be in line for the job-if he chooses to give Cup his chairmanship of the Interior Committee. In Washington, Kerr earned reputation as skilled debater, one who hit hard and for keeps. He did his homework, especially on fiscal matters, and could pose or ridicule the testimony many an expert witness.

Back home Kerr was known the man who brought home bacon. Oklahomans enjoyed slashing wit, but even more they admired his seemingly ability to get the money for of his pet loves--water projects for a state which often careened from flood to drought in a year's time. Kerr unabashedly said on eral occasions "I'm against combine Oklahoma ain't in As ranking Democrat on the late Committee on Public Works he saw to it that Oklahoma projects got the money they needed. An oilman from an oil state, was equally unconcerned by licism that his stands in favor the petroleum industry amounted to a conflict of interest. One of the few modern day liticians who could legitimately claim log cabin beginnings, was born to pioneer parents the south central Oklahoma munity of Ada.

He served World War studied law in be then moved into the oil business and eventually accumulated a tune. To his death he was an active it partner in the sprawling his McGee Industries, including oil, uranium, and vanadium. had interests in several television stations. His personal wealth on estimated at $35 million to he million and included a $600,000 showplace ranch and home Poteau in the rugged hills of ern Oklahoma. On it was world's biggest herd of prize gus cattle, 7,000 head.

aid- In 1942 Kerr became homa's first native son governor. He was elected to the Senate in 1948. In 1952 he campaigned Mc- for the Democratic nomination president, but was well back by the pack at the Chicago conventon. He figured the venture cost and his friends a quarter of a rap- lion dollars, but the defeat bother him. "I've drilled a holes that cost me a lot from which I had less fun," jonce said.

esti-1 A teetotaler and non-smoker, he was an active member of Baptist Church, giving 30 per of his considerable income into church activities plus heavy dowments to educational Itions of all denominations. JAMES LEROY KOTULA, 19, of Adrian, died Sunday, December 30, 1962, in Adrian Hospital, Punxsutawney, following a long iliness. Born September 1, 1943, at Punxautawney, he was a son of Mike and Helen Dunmire Kotula. He was a graduate of the class of 1901, Punxsutawney High School and a member of the SS Peter Paul Greek Catholic Church of Punxsutawney. Survivors 'Include his parents and one sister, Mrs.

Bernard How. ard, all of Adrian. Services were held today, January 2, in the church. Burial was in the Church Cemetery. J.

MARSHALL HAMILTON, 75, PLENTY OF SHOVELING TO BE DONE Some thirty-five inches of snow blankets this residential arca in Brewer, Maine, today following one of the worst storms in recent years. Higher temperatures and sunny skys offered some relief today. (AP Wirephoto) "Ranks With Pinchot As One of Two Andrews Says Lawrence Office Record Underrated By FRED WALTERS HARRISBURG (AP) Former House Speaker H. G. Andrews pictured Gov.

Lawrence today as a man whose administration's record has been underrated. "When history is written," added Andrews, "Gov. Lawrencefrom a standpoint the matter of reforms of administration rank with Gifford (Republican, 1923-27, 1931-35) as two of the greatest governors of Pennsylvania." It was a surprisingly generous appraisal of the chief executive" by the 86-year-old Johnstown Democrat, a peppery critic whose caustic wit was aimed at Democrats as well as Republicans. An independe legislator, Andrews frequently, was at odds with his administration the past four years. Consequently, the administration worked through then Democratic floor leader Stephen McCann rather than speaker Andrews in that period.

"It is unfortunate," Andrews said in an interview, "that the very substantial and notable achievements of this administra-rence tion have not received proper credit." At the same time, Andrews lamented that Lawrence "played lone hand with no known confiat the legislative level." For years prior to the Lawrence administration, Andrews led the Democratic contingent in the President Worried On Program (Continued from Page 1) As the President looks ahead to the 1963 session, he wonders how much better he can possibly fare when this was the outcome under what he considers were the best of circumstances. Despite the prodding of some supporters, Kennedy's own policy opposes a presidential delcaration of war on Congress--particularly when it is controlled by members of his own party. He regards this as a losing proposition from the start and keeps in mind that a Wilbur Mills may be an obstacle to tax reduction but had much to House. He was defeated for re-election last Nov. 6.

Andrews' comments followed generally favorable reaction to the governor's address to the General Assembly Tuesday. Republican praise of the speech, however, was tempered with that Lawrence drew from their party's platform in reciting a list of urgent needs facing the incoming administration of Gov.elect William W. Scranton and the new legislature. In summarizing what he considered accomplishments of his own administration and that of his predecessor, Democrat George M. Leader, Lawrence toned down the partisanship inherent in those claims.

"The speech was a good one," said House Majority Leader Albert W. Johnson, "but his requests for future action were taken right out of the Republican platform." Senate Democratic Whip William J. Lane said the speech was "not too partisan" and that "endeavored to point the way for the incoming administraItion." Senate Majority Leader James as. Berger, like Johnson, thought Lawrence drew from the Republican platform in a citing goals for "a noble and prosperous new order for this great state and its people." Fight Proceeds For Families Of Dead Miners PITTSBURGH (AP)Proceds from a lop boxing card here on (Jan. 24 will go to a fund for the families of 37 coal miners killed in an explosion.

The fights, featured by a 10- round heavyweight bout between: highly-ranked Cassius Clay and Charley Powell, are sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dapper Dan Club. The miners were killed Dec. 6 when an explusion tore through the U. S. Steel Robena No.

3 Mine near Carmichaels, Pa. dent Richard M. Nixon, his 1960 along that line, this being a' jealously guarded prerogative of members of Congress. On other domestic matters, this was a sampling of Kennedy's present thinking, as reported by very close associates: No Cabinet changes are planned, and certainly none involving Secretary of State Dean Rusk. However, it is quite possible after two years in office that some will want to turn to other pursuits.

Labor strife is a growing problem. Economic issues are more easily resolved than the problems of automation that are becoming more promient in negotiations. A start has been made on ing the teed grains price support problem but dairy supports present a major difficulty. As everyone has suspected, Kennedy is prepared to run for al second term in 1964 but isn't prepared to predict the identity of his Republican opponent. While he'is think former Vice soon with President Charles de Gaulle to discuss the question.

In some areas the President feels relatively optimistic. He thinks the chances of peace slightly better than a year ago; he is convinced that the widespread impression of communism on the advance has been dissipated by Cuba and other events, and he suspects the Soviet Union will move closer to Western Europe, in the long run, and soften her hard line as living standards climb. At the same time, I doesn't think Soviet Premier Khrushchev is ready yet for broadscale accord with the but he does think Khrushchevjother will be more cautious in future, after the Soviet setback in Cuba. do with passage last year of the adversary, is dead politically, he controversial tariff revision law. certainly doesn't give Nixon first Quite naturally, Kennedy among possible contenders.

proud which the of the polls say personal he enjoys. popularity But, Measured by economic tics, the state of the Union this he mistrusts this popularity and January is slightly better than feels that it doesn't count for year ago. But the future is a when the chips are down; marked by more perils, and popularity melts away when portunities. 'a president repeatedly has to go bat for controversial On foreign policy questions, to programs. Kennedy wants the overthrow of If the President could do any- Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Casthing about Congress, he but has no intention of invadsystem would that gives powerful com- ling the island, or permitting an reform the seniority assault by Cuban exiles.

Also, he mittee posts to, in recent years, has grave doubts about French Southern Democrats or conserva- willingness to go along with multitive Republicans. But he isn't!" control of nuclear about to recommend anything and he weapons may get together Want to sell sornething? The easiest and best way to find a buyer to use one of our classified ads. one nowl. died of heart attack Monday evening, December 31, 1962, at a barn on his farm near Gipsy, where he had gone to feed his cattle. When he did not return to house as soon as usual, his daughter Elaine and brother In taw, Charles Brickell, went to investigate, and found him on the barn floor.

Mr. Hamilton taught school in Grant and Montgomery Townships eight years. He had beeen farmer and manufacturer of soft drinks for 41 years, retiring in 1957. Active in church and civic affairs in his community, he was born in Grant Township November 1887, son of Matthew David and Mary Ann Donahey Hamilton, He is survived by his daughter, Miss Elaine Hamilton at home: two brothers and three sisters: Mrs. William (Fannie) Spotts of trobe; Clark L.

Hamilton of Bag. ley, Mrs. Harry (Dolvena) Sebring of Marion Center R. Mrs. Charles (Wava) Brickell of Gipsy; R.

Mack Hamilton of Indiana, Pa. Friends will be received after 7 pm. today at the H. D. Rairigh Fu.

neral Home, Hillsdale, where ser. vices will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 4. The Rev. Cyril W.

Huston will officiate and interment will follow in Pine Vale Cemetery in Grant Township. The strongest Republican reaction came on Lawrence's plea for preservation of the 1961 school reorganization law. Berger said great majority of people do not approve" of the law, "however, education is a difficult' and complex problem and I hope we find some solution." House Speaker W. Stuart Helm said Lawrence "hasn't talked the people" about school reorganization. Rep.

Wilmot E. Fleming, Montgomery, who was leader of group among Pennsylvania school directors seeking repeal of the said "he (Lawrence) is for it I'm against it." Johnson said the governor to be commended on wiping that so-called deficit of $177 lion (when Lawrence took office). "Of course, whether it (the budget) actually is balanced will pend on what happens the next four months." House Majority Whip Morton Fetterolf Jr. said he thought Lawrence "attempted to set up a Law-uation that if the Scranton adminjistration is successful, he can he and Leader laid the groundwork." House Minority Leader Anthony J. Petrosky described the speech as a "tremendous presentation." "It is my sincere belief," added, "that we can draw on wisdom and knowledge of governor." Combine Accepts UN Plan (Continued from 1) likely to cause difficulty.

U.N. Secretary General Thant already stated Tshombe and his ministers would not molested in Elisabethville if they refrained from stirring up trouble for U.N. forces occupying capital. But Robert K. A.

Gardiner, Ghanaian chief of U.N, operations in the Congo, has declared United Nations would not "make the same mistake again" of allowling Katangan armed forces chance to reorganize. He referred to U.N. military erations in Katanga in September ended and December 1961, which inconclusively. As Tshombe's offer ceived, Indian U.N. soldiers, were halted temporarily the Lufira River, 50 miles northwest of Elisabethville, by the destruction bridges.

Emergency bridging equipment was reported route from Elisabethville. The Indian task force was tempting to advance through dotville, a midway point, toward Kolwezl, 150 miles northwest Elisabethville, where the tered remnants of Tshombe's darmes and mercenaries were ported reorganizing for guerrilla warfare. The New Year's Day set by the United Nations Tshombe's air force to fly from Kolwezi and surrender at the base at Manono, 300 miles north of Elisabethville, passed word of compliance or retaliatory action. Swedish U.N. jet fighters tacked Kolwezi and other fields several times last weekend and reported extensive damage Katangan civil and military craft.

The claims were disputed Katangans, who are reported a have two dozen Mustang fighters Westland Harvard utility planes aircraft. There was no evidence reported that Tshombe's forces were Trying out his threat to wage scorched-earth policy against mining properties of the rich eign-owned Union Miniere Ipany and other installations. ERVIN (JOHN) CLINTON HILL of Pena Run, R.D, 1, died Monday, December 31, 1962, in diana Memorial Hospital. Born April 20, 1910, at Strongstown, he was a son of Cyrus and Sadie (Holy) Hill. He was a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge and the Carpenters Survivors include his wife, Viola and the following children: Mrs.

Helen Oros, Penn Run R.D. 1: Mrs. Eleanor Trimmel, Blasdell, N.Y.: Mrs. Della Givens, Minotola, N.Y.; Mrs. Carolyn Hullihen, Minotola, N.Y., and Joan, Johnny and Peggy, all at home.

He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. Other survivors include seven sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Eva Bennett, Strongstown; Mrs. Hazel Troxel, Johnstown: s. Mabel Strenko, Strongstown, Mrs.

Luella Wachs, Johnstown; s. Emma Faccani, Parnesboro: Mrs. Harold Shilling, Mentcle; Mrs. Sylvia Johns, Strongstown; Telford Hill, Bridgeport, Russell Hill, Salinas, and Ray Hill of Johnstown. A daughter, Mrs.

Patsy Ann Long, is deceased. Friends will be received at the Richard T. Bell Funeral Home, Indiana, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Services will be conducted at the Funeral Home Friday, January 4, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Grant Hunter officiating. Burial will be in ie Maple Grove Cemetery, Page LEWIS M. PIPER of Blairsville R.D, 2, died January 1, 1963, in the Indiana Hospital.

He was born in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, April 22, son of Thompson and Elizabeth Piper. He was a retired rural mailcarrier; had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Blairsville for 60 years. His wife Elizabeth Rowe Piper preceded him in death in 1955. He is survived by the following children: Dale H. Piper of Blairs.

ville, former burgess of that city; Mrs. Mere (1sey) Houser of nette; Mrs. Arthur (Lois) Weaver of Blairsville: Mrs. Milo (Mildred) Stephens of Toledo, Ohio; the Rev. S.

Royden Piper of Port Penn, Mrs. David (Helen) Dias of Warren, Mrs. George (Evelyn) Cox of Derry; 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the J. Freeman Ferguson Funeral Home, Biairsville, where services will be held Friday, January 4, at 2 p.m.

The Rev. Lee E. Schaefter will officiate and interment will follow in the Blairsville Cemetery, THOMAS M. REESE, 55, of Harrington, Delaware, died December 31, 1962, in the Milford Memorial Hospital in Delaware. Born April 3, 1907, in Monongahela, he was a son of Morgen and Nora Spencer Reese.

He was a mechanic and had resided in Harrington for the past 16 years. Survivors include his parents: his wife, Violet Clawes Reese, and four brothers and one sister: Reese M. Reese, Morgan Reese and Edward Reese, all of New Kensington; William Reese, Florida, and Mrs. Edna Mae Equils, of Egypt, Pa. Friends will be recelved at the Richard T.

Bell Funeral Home, Indiana, this evning where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 3. Rev. J. K.

Boston will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenwood 'Cemetery of Indiana..