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2 UfcMM Daily Ntvt, it, It74 Obituaries Gurney E. Smith Gurney E. Smith, 84. 235 N. College Palmyra, died last night at his residence.

He was the husband of Edna Kauffman Smith, who was his second wife. A native of Klingerstown, Schuyikill County, he was a retired foreman at an independent coal mine near Valley View. Schuyikill where he had worked for many jears. He was a member cf the Men's Bible Class at the Community Bible Church. Palmyra.

His first wife. Mabel Bossier Smith, died in 1956. In addition to his second wife, he is survived by four sons, Thomas Bonyton Beach, Melvin, Edison. N.J.: Gurney E. Ashland RD; Fred, Los Santos.

four daughters, Elsie, wife of LeRoy Underkoff ler. Palmyra; Blanche, wife of Stanley Vogt. Andover. Mary, wife of Lester Wiest. New Carlisle.

0.: Daisy, wife of Earl Morgan. Dornsife RD. 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandch ildren. He was the last member of his family. Joseph J.

Laycock Joseph J. Laycock. 61, Succasunna. N.J., died Tuesday at a nursing home in Succasunna. He was the husband of Lucille Dillman Laycock.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Bertram J. and Annie C. Grant Laycock. In addition to his wife, he is by: a daughter. Barbara, wife of Lee Laudermilch.

Cleona; three grandchildren: three brothers, Bert and Bernard Laycock, Lebanon, and John Laycock. Jonestown; and two sisters. Mrs. Annie Shark, Kenville, N.J.. and Mrs.

Esther Hartman. Lebanon. Mrs. Henry Rine Anna Rine, 84, widow of Henry R. Rine.

315 Weidman d'ied this morning in the Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Artemus and Tamer Bills Welsh. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Survivors include three children. Madge, wife of John E.

Shaak; Marian, wife of Raymond Anspach. and Charles, all of Lebanon; six grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren and a sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Sell. Vinton.

Va. Slaves Named City LIBREVILLE. Gabon Gabon's capital and largest city. Libreville, was established by captives freed when toe French captured a slave ship at the mouth of the Como River. The thankful slaves named their settlement Libreville (Free Town).

Mrs. George Cooper Arvella Cooper, 70, widow of George W. Cooper, Lebanon RD 3. died Wednesday in the Lebanon Valley General Hospital: Born in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late George and Clara Singley Smith. She worshipped in the Lutheran faith.

Survivors include two daughters. Betty, wife of David Miller, Jonestown, and Miss Violet Cooper, with whom she resided; four grandchildren and a brother, Arthur Smith. Pine Grove. FUNERALS Mrs. Earl A.

Corl Services for Mrs. Mary C. Corl. wife of Earl A. Corl.

1117 Jay were held this afternoon from the Christman Funeral Home. Interment was in the Cornwall Cemetery. The Rev. George Shultz pastor of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, officiated.

Bearers were Ernest Trautman, Richard Corl, Frank Brenner, Kenneth Henne, Samuel Houser and Edgar Felty. Marlin Leonard Services were held this morning for Marlin L. Leonard, husband of Bernetta Betz Leonard, 200 N. College Palmyra, at the Rothermel Funeral Home. Palmyra.

The Rev. Roger C. Fenstermaker, pastor of the First Evangelical Congregational Church, Palmyra, officiated. Interment was at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Warren Funck, Lester Kaylor, Martin Neidig.

Clayton Peter-man, Neil Smith and Ronald Speece. Hubert E. Sonon Services for Hubert E. Sonon. husband of Dorothy Gass Sonon, Palmyra RD 2, were held this afternoon from the Rohland Funeral Home.

Interment was in the Colebrook Cemetery. The Rev. Richard Longenecker, pastor of the Mt. Wilson Church of the Brethren, officiated. Bearers were Gene, Llewellyn, Galen, Stanley, Alvin and Ernie Weaber.

Can Get Food WASHINGTON The number of schools participating in government child-nutrition programs has risen from 75,000 in 1963 to more than 85,000 today. About 90 per cent of the 51 million U.S. schoolchildren now have access to food at school. Shalimar by Guerlain The perfume that makes Christmas something special Perfume: $14, $20. $35.

Cologne: 57.50. Perfume Spray: $10. Cologne Spray: S7.50. Dusting Powder: $6.50. SAVIOR'S PHARMACY 8th Chestnut Streets Lebanon, Pa.

17042 Phone 272-0511 Students Donate To 111 Boy Through the efforts of the Northern Lebanon High School Future Business Leaders of America Club, this Christmas may be a little brighter for Robbie Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Michael, Fred- ericksburgRDl. The FBLA presented a check for $125 to Mrs. Michael Tuesday to help the family meet Robbie's medical expenses and provide a little extra cash for Christmas.

Robbie, 12, has been fighting cancer since 1971. Since the occurrence of the disease, he has had to have a leg amputated and take numerous painful treatments, including X-ray and chemotherapy. The treatments require that Robbie return to the hospital every month and visit his doctor frequently. Bad Side Effects The side effects of the treatments, loss of hair, nausea, and loss of appetite have made the struggle even more difficult for the second youngest of the four Michael children. At present, a reoccurrence of the disease in Robbie's right knee has made it impossible for him to walk.

The money presented to the Michael family by the FBLA was raised through the making and selling of Christmas napkins and aprons. Students assembled the goods during the evenings at the school. One hundred aprons were made and sold. The sale of jean patches in cooperation with the school library also added to the profits for the Robbie Michael fund. The FBLA hopes to submit the project in state competition with other projects by school FBLA chapters.

The FBLA is a national youth organization for secondary students enrolled in business education programs. Frank Wickenheiser is faculty advisor for the FBLA chapter at Northern Lebanon High School. Conservation Urged At LVC ANNVILLE "We must start putting the pressure on each other," stated Dr. Frederick P. Sample, president of Lebanon Valley College, at a recent address before faculty, students and administrators.

The remarks were directed to the college audience in relation to the continuing energy crisis in the United States and energy conservation at the college. Dr. Sample challenged the campus community to conserve energy in all campus buildings throughout the whole year, but particularly during the winter season when utility resources are in short supply. After disclosing a total utility budget of $235,000 for the year, Dr. Sample encouraged conservation of heat, water, and electrical usage, with the exception of outdoor campus security lighting which will be increased.

In Loving Memory of KENNETH LARRY SMITH Who Has Gone fo Heaven 3 Years Ago Today Deep in our memories is a picture Of our deer one who went to rsst. In our memories we will always keep him For he was one of the best. Our lips connot tell how much we loved him Our hearts cannot tell what to say. God only knows how we miss him In a world that is lonesome today. Sadly Missed By Sisters, Brothers and Parents In lerirvj Mtnwry Of MyWift HELEN IRENE SHULTZ If, Iffl She ii jvtt owoy pain and tvfftring no Church Group Holds Party The Willing Workers Society of Zoars Lutheran Church, Mt.

Zkm, held a Christmas party last evening in the new parish hall, which will be dedicated Dec. 29. Following the covered dish meal the Rev. Donald Steward led the group in devotions and Christmas carols. Susan Darkes played a clarinet solo and Tammy and Holly Kneasel played piano solos.

Gifts were distributed by Santa Claus played by Lizzie Boyer. Members in charge of the Christmas social were Mrs. Luther Klick, Mrs. Sterling Kneasel and Mrs. Werner Klick.

A short business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Donald Steward. The following were elected for 1975: Mrs. Steward, president; Mrs. Wayne Sholley.

vice president: Mrs. Harry Heffelfinger. secretary, and Mrs. Jay "Kneasel, treasurer. The group voted to serve the banquet for the County Lutheran Men's quarterly meeting on Jan.

20. Following the business session a film entitled "Animal World" was presented. No Taxes Paid By 10 Firms WASHINGTON (UPI) -Ten major corporations with combined profits of nearly $1 billion paid no federal income tax in 1973 because the tax laws let them, says Rep. Charles A. Vanik, D-Ohio.

In his third annual survey of tax payments of 160 major U.S. corporations, Vanik said Wednesday there were 20 other corporations, with profits- of $5.3 at effective rates of 10 per cent or less. "Let me stress." Vanik said in a House floor speech, "that these corporations have done nothing illegal in lowering their tax rates. They have simply taken advantage, quite effectively, of the magnitude of tax subsidies which have been enacted into the tax laws over the years." Vanik, a member of the tax- writing House Ways and Means Committee, said the report illustrates the need for tax reform in the next Congress. The 10 companies that paid no tax, according to Vanik, were: Freeport Minerals Texas Gulf United Airlines.

Trans World Airlines. ConEd of New York, American Electric Power, Western Bancorporation, Chemical New York Bankers Trust N.Y. Corp. and Continental Illinois Corp. The second 20, and their effective rates of income taxation, were: International Harvester (0.05).

Kennecott Copper Corp. (0.4), LTV Corp. (1.2). Anaconda Company (1.4), Occidental Petroleum Corp. (1.8), Texaco Inc.

(2.3). Chase Manhattan Corp. (2.5), Gulf Oil Corp. (3.1). McDonnell Douglas Corp.

(3.2), Standard Oil of Ohio (3.5), El Paso Natural Gas Company (4.5), Mobil Oil (5), Uniroyal Inc. (6.5). International Minerals Chemicals (7.1), Chrysler Corp. (7.5), Gulf Western Industries (7.6) National Cash Register Co. (9), Southern Railway (9.1), Union Oil Co.

of California (9.6) and Continental Oil (9.9). Filbert Record Likely UNITED NATIONS. N.Y. Revised estimates indicate a record world filbert crop of 366.000 metric tons (in-shell basis) in 1974, exceeding the 1970 record harvest by 6.600 tons. Ibu ought to odd your noiti Chairman National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Employer to the Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve.

Many employers already have. Because it's £ood for the country. Good for your employees. Good for you. Send for details to: National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

Army-Navy Drive, Arlington, Va. 22202. Or call: (202) 697-6902. US Dollar Continues To Rise BRUSSELS (UPI) The U.S. dollar today continued its climb back from the record lows it hit earlier this week in European money markets.

Gold eased back from near record highs. A Belgian bank official said he expected the dollar to stay low on international markets after Wednesdays announcement of a new unfavorable U.S. balance of payments situation. But the American currency rose slightly at today's opening to 37.18 francs compared with Wednesday's close at just under 37 francs. After an hour of trading the dollar had risen in value to 37.35 francs.

Similar gains were registered elsewhere, although the dollar remained weak against the West German mark. In Frankfurt the currency opened at 2.432 marks against the previous day's close of 2.437 marks. In Zurich dealers paid 2.6025 francs for the dollar, compared with Wednesday's 2.5687 francs. During the day the dollar already climbed up Wednesday from an all-time low of 2.5325 Swiss francs. The pound sterling weakened against the dollar in London, opened at $2.3355 to the pound compared with Wednesday's $2.3425 close.

In Amsterdam the dollar rose from $2.529 overnight to $2.5315 at the opening of trading and in Milan it was pegged at 655.35 Lire against Wednesday's 654.90 lire. Gold dropped $1.50 in Zurich to open at $185.75 per ounce. In London the metal was marked down 75 cents to $185.75. Whales Harmless MONTAUK, N.Y. Right whales, which are thorougly protected by U.S.

law, live on plankton and are as harmless as a creature can be. Pa. Econo To Move Down Daily Penna. Lottery Numbers DoubuTPJay Numbers Dec. 19,1974 537898 99915 Lucky Seven 469972 223-919-228 Baker's Dozen 968976 87396 309 STATE COLLEGE.

Pa. (UPI) Because of strong standing in heavy industry, Pennsylvania escaped the worst effects of recession at the end of 1974, but Penn State economists say the down turn will catch up with the state early next year. 'Pennsylvania's economy seems to have no place to go in early 1975 except down" according to Miss Alice Warne, who compiles facts and trends for a monthly university publication on the economy. She explained that Pennsylvania's heavy steel-ran "Oat out" last year, and the results of that effort poured over into 1974 in sufficient amounts to put the state in good economic standing as late as October. "A rise in the unemployment rate to 6.5 per cent in November dramatizes a softening of the state's economic conditions that had been signaled some weeks earlier," Miss Warne said.

"At the end of October, there was still much strength in the economy." Data from October showed: in the state was still holding close to its alltime high point. manufacturing employment, despite some "recent deterioration" was able to maintain the same level from February through October. in industries other than manufacturing was at an all-time high. For example, before the miners Registration Is Required Young men have the obligation to register with Selective Service within the 60- day period beginning 30 days prior to their 18th birthday. They are required to register even if the time period has lapsed.

Those young men who were unable to register at school, or who are not in school, may accomplish registration by completing the mailer registration form which may be obtained at various post offices throughout Lebanon County and at all VFW Post" homes in Pennsylvania. Volunteer registrars are also available at the Veterans Affairs Office in the Municipal Building and at the National Guard Armory. Contact the Selective Service Area office at 717-394-0681, Ext. 68, for further information. Egg Markets PHILADELPHIA tUPI) Eggs: prices Wednesday unchanged to higher on mediums, unchanged on balance.

Cartoning demand fair, offerings barely adequate on mediums, ample on larger sizes. Undertone steady. Prices to retailers: Grade A extra large large 73-75'A, mediums W-72K. Hie Guard and Reserve O5R RICHLAND An agreement to merge the Richland National Bank into National Central Bank, Lancaster, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Central Financial was approved and ratified Wednesday by the stockholders of the Richland Bank. Meeting in the bank's office at 25 E.

Main the Richland stockholders voted more than the required two-thirds of the outstanding shares in favor of the agreement. The agreement has been previously approved by the boards of directors of both the Ricbland bank and National Central Financial Corp. Stewart M. Klopp, president of the Richland National Bank, said ''Our management is most appreciative of the support given by our stockholders for the agreement. We look forward to our merger with National Central Bank and, as part of that bank, anticipate being able to offer our customers a broader range of financial and trust services." Application Filed He explained that "a merger application has been filed with the comptroller of the currency in Washington.

D.C. and, following the comptroller's approval of the application, a 30-day waiting period must be observed before the actual merger can be effected." Founded in 1906, the Richland National Bank has total assets of $18,375,000 and total deposits of $16,131,000. The bank's first branch office is under construction at 25 E. Main St. in Newmans town.

National Central Financial Corp. had total assets of $935,899,000 as of Nov. 30,1974. National Central Bank has total assets of $918,460,000 and total deposits of $808,908,000. With the addition of the Richland National Bank's two offices in Lebanon County following consummation of the merger.

National Central Bank will have 46 offices serving Lebanon, Berks, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster and York Counties. EXTRA BONUS NO EXTRA COST mi We ekly MAGAZINE FREE EVERY SATURDAY WITM TOW Lebanon Daily NEWS strike, mining employment was higher than at any time since 1967. -Soft coal production for October was the largest monthly total for Pennsylvania in 20 years. Miss Warne said one solid indicator of Pennsylvania's economy is the condition of the giant steel industry. Steel production in October was ahead of production for October of 1973.

which was a record year. However, there were signs in the steel industry that the boom was slowing down. For example, in September and October, the daily rate of steel output fell below comparable rates for 1973. There were also fewer wage and salaried workers in the metals industry of Pennsylvania during August and September than there were during the early part of the summer. Miss Warne said all of the statistics together indicate that while Pennsylvania will suffer from the recession in early 1975, it will be suffering from a position of strength, rather than economic weakness.

Philodelphia Product Market PHILADEIPHIA (UW) fairly supplto Center Service. Mushrooms were higher, while onions were lower. Most other nearby flrown commidities were unchanged in price. Apples: carton tray pack Pa. Red Delicious fair t.OO, staymans KM 13s fair 6.00, Va.

Red Delicious and staymans 72-113s carton film bag 123-lb. NY staymans4.W, Va. Red Delicious 5.40, staymans 4.10, Pa. Red Delicious5.40, fair4.20-4.50, stay- ma ns4.20-4.W. Cabbage: crates and cartons Long Island 3.75, savoy and red type 3.50-4.00, NJ fair 2.50-3.00, NY Danish type sack med.

and large 3.00. Chinese cabbage: NJ 1 1-9 bu crates and cartons trimmed 4.50-5.50. Greens: NJ crates bunched colards 2.50-3.00, loose collards, kale and Hanover Salad 2.503.00, Va. bunched collards 2.503X10, few best 3.25-3.50, turnip tops bu hamper loose 2.50. Mushrooms: Pa.

4-qt. bskt med. to large 2.50-2.75, best 3.00, small to med. 2.25-2.50. Leeks: NJ 4-5 bu crates bunched 12s 4.50-5.00.

Onions, dry: NY 50-lb. sacks yellow med. 1.50-2.00, mostly 1.50-1.75. Potatoes: 50-lb. sacks round whites Long Island and Maine 2.15-2.35, Pa.

1.752.00, NY round red 3.00. Squash: NJ 1 1-9 bu crates and cartons butternut Sweet potatoes: NJ ft bu hamper yellow 3.25-3.75, small to med. bu carton orange Jersey fair to good white yams fair 5.00. Turnips: NJ white topped and washed 25-lb. film sack 2.75.

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