The Daily Notes from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania • Page 1

TIE NOTES BIILI WEATHER Probably ram tonight and Tuesday; somewhat colder. No plact for drone or slacker, no middle fronnd. Each miut do bis part. MORE THAN A A C0MMU5ITY IHSTITUTIOH Fortieth Year No. 11,629 CANONSBURG, MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1934 2 Cents a Copy; 12 Cents a Wee 2 UNTERME YER TELLS 'EM Swimming Pool Work CANDIDATES IN STATE 'SETTLE DOWN FOR RACE Taxpayers Criticise Commissioners as to Vote Machine Action Will be Resumed in Day or Two, Reported County RVVD Authorities Get Word to Resume Work Hectic Period Expected As Battle for Ballots Is Started And Several Projects Started This Morning With Others to Follow as Soon as Possible SITUATION CONFUSED Whole Subject Reviewed at Meeting Held Saturday in Court House Assembly Room Petitions for Recall Referendum in November Not Taken Seriously as Decision Would Come After All Has Been Bought Major Vote in Ranks of Both Parties Confined To Few Men Hope of having a number of the old OVA projects under way in the county in a few days has been expressed by the counfy division of the 11WD, or whic Joseph P.

McCtTe ia'acting director. This includes the Canonsburg swimming pool, which in the opinion of Mr, McCue will be resumed in a lew days. The swimming pool project here is the biggest individual undertaking in the Another complete airing of the voting machine muddle was given Saturday when the Washington County Taxpayers League held a meeting in the court house and devoted the major part of the session to the subject which is being given much attention throughout the county. The meeting condemned the action of County Commissioners II. Elmer -fTohnston and W.

A. in CAN0NSBURGER IN FUNERAL HELD SATURDAY FOR DR. ECKSTEIN awarding a contract and later signing the instrument for the installation of 25 of the Shoup type ma AUTOMOBILE WRECK Testifying before Senate Committee, Samuel Untermeyer, noted lawyer of New York, voiced opposition to county and it is understood that Mr. McCue is desirous of getting it started. He hopes to have Ii5 mei assigned to the work and back on the job by the middle of the week! It is pointed out that the quota of men for Washington county is but available funds will not permit of the assignment of this number to actual work.

Not more than half perhaps as low as below 1000 will be put to work in the beginning of resumption. The money that is available for the period up to April 15 is less than what it would take to pay men were they, put to work and for the present, at least, Mr. present stock exchange control bill, but stated that "failure to regulate exchange would result in chaos Left to right: Untermeyer, Senator Fletcher and Ferdinand Pecora. Local Surgeon Buried With Full Military Andrew Coroselli, 49, of 229 Mur-dock street, was involved in a triple automobile crash near the Washington Country Club this morning, and although not seriously injured was taken, with two other men, to Honors Here i the Washington hospital for treat-. I REAL ESTATE ON UPWARD TREND AS DEMAND IS FELT chines.

At the same time the league comemnded Commissioner John N. O'Xeil for his attitude in the whole affair. The meeting was presided over by Attorney Elliott Finkel of Canonsburg and the whole subject was reviewed from the time the voting machine amendment was carried the county in 1928 and the quent steps when he cr referendum in 1930. anni installation for the whole and Charlerr. and East Wasbin specific approval munities.

All Phases All of the pha including the a tract to the I YOUTH DROWNS AS RAFT TILTS IN CHARTIERS DRAWINGS FOR BALLOT PLACE IS UNDER WAY With full military honors, the body of Dr. Paul F. Eckstein was interred--in Oak Spring cemetery lIAItKISHI'HG, April (U.R) Louis Kiiris, constable of East Pittsburgh, won the top position on the Republican ticket fW governor in the drawing1 here today. Jay Secliler, Philadelphia attorney, was second. Eugene Bonniwell, Philadelphia, was iirst on the Democratic ticket, Mayor MeXair of Pittsburgh was second, and John A.

Mc- third. MeNair drew twelth place on the Republican ticket which included. Charles Margiotfi, third; Robert La er fourth; Attorney General William Schnader. fifth, and Lieut. Governor I'd ward Shannon, sixth.

Benjamin (J. Eynon, of Sera ton, won last place on the Republican ticket. For U. S. senator John P.

3IcTarish, of Ilarrisburg, won lirst place on the Republican Robert Gray Taylor, second Senator David third, and Governor Pinchot, fourth. Joseph Guffey, Pittsburgh, was first on the Democratic slate and Robert Gray Taylor, running on both sec-end, and Roland S. Morris, Philadelphia, third. McCue, just cut his cloth to fit the Saturday af(erno0n. crowd that pattern.

ment. Mike Bishop, 21, and Tony 24, both of Library and miners at Montour No. 10 mine, were the others injured. Coroselli said his car was struck at the rear, turning him completely around and plowing the front of his car into one which Bishop and Shilkensky were riding. The two cars were badly damaged.

The driver of the car which first struck Long List of Hopeful Can-didates are Jockeying For Position McGovern Boy Victim of Accident Late Saturday Afternoon taxed the capacity of the Eckstein home in Hawthorne street and spread to the entire surrounding neighborhood, assembled to pay its last respects to the memory of the physician whose death occurred on Thursday evening, hardly five weeks after that of his little son, Paul Frederick, Jr. Services were in charge of the Rev. R. Harding, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of which Dr. Eckstein was a member, assisted by the Rev.

Carl A.vVoss. HARRISRURG, April 9. 0 Drawings for the May primary ballot positions began today in the When an improvised raft which six boys were riding on the swollen Coroselli backed up and continued on its way, it was reported. Farther Cut in Men Approximately SO men were cm-ployed when the work was halted 10 days ago and this was less than half of the number originally promised. Now less than half of the number at work when the halt was called, are to be put back on the job.

Assurance lias been given, however that the project will be continued to completion, although it may be long drawn out, because of the reduced number of men at work. projects in the county were started today, it is stated, including the street repaving work in Washington, and others will fol- i waters of Charhers Creek, near McGovern, Saturday, tilted Mike Cosentino, 14, was thrown into the LEROT TOWXSEXD DIES OF PXEUMOXIA OX SATURDAY Company for so machines in IP was saved onl; chine scandal, The- climax reached recei sioners were for machine retary of 1 let a cont' machines, in use it Real estate, knocked out by the I depression, is rapidly regaining consciousness in many of the country's major cities to cope ith housing problems that range from an indicated demand for better grade homes to actual shortage of modest cottages and apartments. -v Renting and selling agents again are doing business with the man who carries a dinner pail, the executive who drives to work in a limousine, and even the office clerk. All are moving into new homes and apartments. Numerous other urban the survey revealed, have nof.

yet mirrored in building renting and selling activities the results of the national recovery program, the healthier condition of American industry, and recent wage and employment increases. The depression "doubling up" or two or more As a result of an attack of pneumonia, which followed scarlet fever, Leroy Blackamore Townsend, 26, of Burgetts-town, died in the Canonsburg hospital Saturday afternoon. He has been ill for mire of Pittsburgh, his pastor before he came to Canonsburg. The funeral was in charge of the George A. Hinton funeral home.

The services and funeral were chamber of the state house of representatives under the supervision of the elections bureau. Candidates, or their representatives, for state-wide positions, for the state senate and for congress, were on hand today for the drawings which began at 10 a. m. Ballot positions for the statewide office Governor, lieutenant governor, Uniled Stales senator, secretary of internal affairs and superior court judge were to lie determined iirst. satisfied water and drowned before help could reach him.

The body was recovered some time later and artificial resuscitation was attempted, but without success. The lad together with James Whitfield. Ephriam Alfred, Junior Mullens, Milton Jeffries and Oscar aged 11, had built the raft and were riding it on the current. It struck an obstruction and tilted and Cosentino lost his balance in trying to save one of the other boy. HARRISRURG.

April 9. lT.R Pennsylvania is heading into one of the most peculiar primary elections, jji, attended by full military honors, co- flvm a mnntli hill wns tutt-en in tnafHe low a rapidly as possible. clare Canonsburg institution on Sunday, Col. Edward Ilau-W. comiijamW 103rd medical niar JAMEyiP.

EAGLESON DEADATWASfflWfON Twenty-two caHtrttdafs will seek party designations by the 'void's -regiment, leading a group of officers as honorary pallbearers and non-commissioned officers of the 108th company of the medical regi- The body was taken to the McNaryJ funeral home and later to the home of his parents Mr, aud Mrs. Juesday and Wednesday posi- illll AM IU1 Wit; iUt.lliW.l X.It.VW-'ll,., when a successor 1o Governor Oif-'tii tion.fcJor legislative candidates and Townsena t'etern townstup. Jrn-K nicmbers will fce Slate conrrf Impni active pallbearers. taught on aiis vate lunerat services wui be netu I. drawn.

at that place Tuesday afternoon at Lxt. r'day VMvt' I sishintrton -nmitv- will n.ive 17.i ford Pinchot, fiery. Republican independent, will 6V chosen. Democrats will select a candidate, whom they feel confident will win in November and become the liftjxjijies to is in It is stated that he was pulled jder the water by the heavy cu i 1 clock after which the body 1 i. -machines for 18d precincts, admit- be taken Peters CreeJ nhited Dr.

Eckstein was a captain in the local unit. The entire personnel of the medical soldiers attended in a body and a firing squad and trumpeters paid the last military honors to a soldier at the grave. o. odeett unuer tue rai process of disintegration. The greatest general activity is centered in small houses and apartments.

hpre hp u-ni lM4 by his clothing I P'sbyterian church where it may Because of the large number of candidates on the Republican for governor and lieutenant-governor this year, the persons lucky enough to draw top positions will have an advantage of several hundred or possibly several thou Funeral services for Attorney James V. Eaglesou, aged GiT, of Washington, whose death occurred Saturday" evening, will be held afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Second Presbyterian church, Washington, with burial in the Washington cemetery. Mr. Eagleson had been ill for several months and his death at the Washington hospital was not entirely unexpected. For many years catching on the protruding nails Open to Criticism It was the prevailing sentiment of the Taxpayers meeting that the action of the commissioners throughout has been open to criti- be viewed by friends from 2 to 3.

At that hour church services will be held and the burial will occur in the cemetery at Library. He was reported as a good swimmer but he had no chance when his clothing caught. The regimental colors, battle flags of the regiment were brought here from Coraopolis to be carried in the procession. Friends and rela- party's first Pennsylvania governor in half a century. Republicans are hopeful of naming a primary candidate who can retain the unbroken chain of party lominar.ee in the Keystone state despite sectional weaknesses shown in the last presidential Diversified Occupations Among the gubernatorial aspic- His companions ran for aid and Steve and Ross Jeffries and Daniel fives from several states attended TEACHERS ASKED TO EXPRESS PREFERENCE ON SUPERINTENDENT Balentine rushed to the scene Leroy Townsend was born at cism and while the extra expense Morgan town, W.

26 years ago is regrettable it is taken to repre-but the greater part of his life has sent the result of the commission-been spent iu this section. He re-jet's mistakes of judgment and Peters township most of -his life but moved to Burgettstown I The present campaign to have They waded into the stream but it was' almost two hours after the ac ants of the Republicans, Demo sand votes in the primary, it was predicted. There are 63 candidates on 'all tickets for the five state offices, including 22 for governor, eight for U. S. senator, 19 "for lieutenant-governor, eight for secretary of Internal affairs, and six for super-iour court, judge.

With congressional, senatorial, legislative and state committee candidates there will be more than 3,000 to draw for ballot positions. cident before they loosed the body from under the raft and got it to several years ago where he has1 the voting machine question he has been one cf the outstanding members of the county bar and has been prominent in political aud civic circles, being a past president of the Kiwanis club of Washington. He also was one of the organizers of the Washington Fair Association, lie was a member of the various Masonic bodies and other fraternal groups. the obsequies. Mrs.

Eckstein, who has been seriously ill since the death of her little son, was unable to attend the funeral but witnessed the last rites to her husband from her bed in the Eckstein home. Her condition has been adversely affected by the death of her husband but attending physicians give encouragement for her early ultimate recovery. shore. Resuscitation failed and thebodv was taken to the under taking establishment of L. I since resided.

He is survived by his wife and a small son Leroy, as well as his parents and two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Raymond Baird, Ole-da, James and Boyd, all of Peters township, Speakman and the coroner notified In an effort to get a referendum of the teachers in the Canonsburg schools on their preference for a superintendent, a questionnaire has been directed to all of the teachers in which a number of questions are, asked, many of which are already on file in the school records. Among the questions however is included one as to whether the teacher favors the present superintendent, crats, Prohibitionists and Socialists are a butcher, a 90-year-old ex mayor, a half dozen judges, lawyers, state cabinet members, a college professor, a former diplomat and a millionaire businessman. Contrary to custom, the Republican state organization has refused or failed to endorse one of the 1C persons who have filed petitions for the party's nomination, On the other hand the Democrat-(Oontinued on Page Six) Funeral on Tuesday Besides the parents, two and three sisters survive mitted to another referendum In November in an effort to have them voted out, is not taken seriously, as by that time the comity -wilt have 175 machines in its possession, paid for or contracted for and were they voted out they would represent an expensive purchase of something not to be used. Officers of the.

league made a report at the meeting Saturday of the recent statewide Taxpayers meeting at Harrisburg which made many recommendations for tax reductions and tax adjustments. Josephine, 16; Arevilia, 13; Oscar, FIRE TRUCK USED TO PUMP WATER OUT OF MANY BASEMENTS REV. If ARKEY IN CHARGE OF MISSION BROADCAST Arrested for Speeding-George Cieissiuger of Pittsburgh faces a charge of reckless driving and speeding. He was arrested on West Pike street early Sunday morning. 11; Angelina.

7, and John, 4. Cards and Itingo Labor Temple, Thursday, April 12. o'clock. Benefit Friel Athletic Association. Light lunch.

Admission 25c. 1-29-1 Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in the St. Pat The Rev.

W. F. Harkey, pastor of the Houston United Presbyterian church, had charge of the mission rick's church, in charge of Rev. Father J. Edward Istocin.

Inter ment will le in the church ary broadcast last night over KDKA. This was particularly ad Annual Motor Club Banquet to Be Held Tuesday at Washington dressed to United Presbyterian RETA1L COBB SMTP IS workers in Egypt and messages NIGHT SCHOOL MAY BE ABANDONED AS TEACHER RESIGNS FORWARDED TO WASHIMJTOX Due to backwater in the sanitary sewer in East Pike street, a number of cellars in that section were flooded Saturday and Sunday and it was necessary to employ the borough fire truck to pump out a number of them. As fast as the water was pumped out, however, it filled up again, according to those who watched the work. Members of the sewer committee of council stated today that the were read from friends in this another local school man or an outside educator entirety. The letter is signed by W.

Lawrence. Fife, as a member of the school board and a return envelope is enclosed for the reply. It is understood that the teacher is not required to sign her name or reveal her identity but the questions asked, it is understood, as to her educational preparation, years as a teacher and other data would easily identify her. The questionnaire is designed to get a referendum of the teachers Notice has gone forward to the country. Musical selections were sung by Mrs.

George Burnside of the Houston choir, and she was accompanied by Mrs. Jean Scott National Code Authority of the or WILL ATTEND MOTOR CLUB BANQUET National and State Organizations to Furnish Speakers ganization here of the local. retail code authority. The meeting last week in the office of the Canonsburg-Houston. Com condition is likely due to a part of Mamrak.

An address was delivered by Dr. Mark S. Roy, formerly a missionary in the field, but who has retired and is now living at New Ill That the night schools under way here under the direction of county council for educational relief extension work, may be discontinued was stated today. This situation arises over the fact that Oleanus Orsino, who has had charge of the classes has received other employment and will start on with final arrangements completed for the annual meeting of the Washington County Motor Concord, O. before the meeting tomorrow night when a superintendent is expected to be elected.

the sewer being stopped up as is a frequent occurrence. There is not sufficient drop in the sewer in that section to adequately carry off the sewage, with the result that silt accumulates I II VAX ATTEMPTS SriCIDE ix rxrauAlfkixxER Club, which will be held Tuesday evening, one of the largest and most interesting motoring sessions ever to be held in this district is assured. The banquet dinner, which starts promptly at 7 o'clock (rapidly and when objects not neces LOCAL POLICE LOOK FOR JOHN DILLINGER munity Builders, resulted in the election of Charles Sklrblev chairman; G. H. Thompson, of the Mc-Crory s-tore, treasurer and John Stose, secretary of the Community Builders, as secretary.

The has been fof-warded to national code authority and when it is approved the committee aud its officers will be given such power' of enforcement and regulation as is given to local code authorities. Andrew Turkevich, 45-year-old carpenter of Van Voorhis will likely live after trying in an unusual way to end his life yesterday after in the George Washington ball room, Washington, is the first event noon. It is said by officers he made on the program for the evening. Prominent officials of the Ameri it at once. Classes have been held each of the five school nights of the week and there were about 100 students enrolled in the five groups.

All of these will be discontinued, insofar as the former teacher knows. There will be no class tonight and hone during the week, unless other arrangements are made. Mr. Orsino will be employed at South Park, Pittsburgh, during the summer, in charge of the shelter the attempt with a screw driver and sary for sanitary sewer disposal are dropped Into the line a further congestion occurs which makes cleaning out a' frequent necessity. Council has had in mind for some time the increase in the size of the sewer with greater gravity drop but this is one of the projects on file, held up with the hope that the future may make financing such a project possible.

nammer, attempting to force the can Automobile Association, the Local police officers 'were on duty yesterday at highway intersections in a general alarm call to the effect that John Dillinger notorious bank robber, murderer and many times a fugitive "from justice, was in this section of Pennsylvania. A teletype general alarm was broadcast afternoon to RECEIVED CUT ON SCALP WHEN HIT BY MACHINE tool into his right temple, and then into his left. He was taken to the Monongahela Memorial hospital in an unconscious condition, but it is expected that he will live. Late Sunday afternoon Ernest houses. FRENCH VETERANS ASK EI)' 10 TAKE (IT IN PENSION AUTOMOBILE WORKERS NOT QUIETED; EW COMPLAINTS RICHEYVUiLE CHILD IS KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE Steff, ot Acme, Westmoreland county, struck June Hart of the Third ward, at the corner of Arch street and South Central avenue, when she dashed in front of the machine.

Steff took her to the hospital where her wounds were dressed and later sent home. She received a small cut on the scalp. DETROIT, April 9.OJ Union ized automobile workers, apparent ly omened by President Roose ERNEST X. SMITH S. EDWARD GABLE watch for a mud-spattered Minnesota car, containing two men and two women.

It is stated that it was seen on the Boulevard of the Allies in Pittsburgh about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, by a department of justice operative who had trailed it from Minneapolis. It is the belief of federal authorities that Dillingfr is hiding out somewhere in western Pennsylvania awaiting a more favorable time to Pennsylvania Motor Federation, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have pledged their attend- ance. From the A. A. A.

will come Ernest N. Smith, executive vice- president, and Russell E. Singer, general manager. The P. M.

F. president, S. Edward Gable, and secretary, R. Maxwell, will represent the A. A.

A. state organization. Leon D. Metzger, secretary of the Pennsylvania department of revenue, H. Richard Stickel, director of the bureau of motor vehicles-, Walter W.

Mathews, director of the division of safety and highway patrol, Capt. W. C. superintendent of the state highway patrol, and Capt. Philip J.

Dorr, deputy superintendent of the state highway patrol, have been asked to appear as representatives, of the various motoring agencies of the common- velt's peace terms of several weeks PARIS, April 9. (I'D- Premier flaston Douniergne, Marshal Philippe Petain, minister of war, and Georges Rivollet, minister of pensions, today received the executive board of the national war veterans' confederation and urged 'them to accept a cut itrveterans benefits In the interest of the. nation. "A slight cut of 3 percent to aid wealth. Addresses will be made by Mr.

Smith and Mr. Gable and the ANCHOR. COCNCIL TO MEET TUESDAY XIGHT While playing with several' other children in front of. her, Jwmie in Richeyville, Mary Sladik, three-year-old daughter of Mrs. Paul Sladik, was struck by an automobile late yesterday and ad oadly injured that she died in the Brownsville hospital, internal Injuries being given as tb cause, The driver of the car, Andrew Morris, rushed her to the hospital and then reported to the police.

He was re ago, renewed their protest today and fla-vs the lie to 'beliefs- that the labor situation had been brought u.lder control. Vdfr developments revealed a situs Ion likely to throw almost 25.. other notables will be introduced to the gathering. Dr. Ralph Cooper Anchor Council No.

161. Daugh of the A. which has jurisdiction over affiliated motor clubs -in the United' States and territorial possessions and in Canada. Reservations for the banquet dinner made up to the present tide far exceed the 'final total of awv previous year, Indicating that the attendance will be the largest in the history of the motor club. Hutchison will offer the 'invocation ju balancing the budget" was sug escape.

He is believed to be in the company of John Hamilton and the red-haired woman who were in a gun battle with Minnesota nolice gested. The veterans expressed al- ters of America, will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock in Labor Temple, West Pike street. A full attendance of officers, members and degree team Is at the start of the. meeting. Judge Howard W.

Hughes "will act as toastmaster. 00 workers out of work within a week and. Jeopardize President Roosevelt's attempt to avert a strike of 400,000 automotive legiance to the government but re served decision pending a meeting officers Bome days ag0( aiul another leased on hia own recognizance, It la stated. Mr. Smith is the chief executive ionir.ni.

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