The Morning Herald from Uniontown, Pennsylvania • Page 1

The Morning Herald FAYE1TE COUNTY'? ONLY MORNING NEWSPAPER FULL LEASED WIRE SERVICE OK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THI WEATHM COOO MORNING FIrat hat nomliuttlvn of caa-dtdaUa In tke iraU Popularity Kleotlwi appeari today. Watch Th Ib-raU tUr aiul trry day far detail. VOL. 33. NO.

52. UN10NT0WN, KAY KITE COUNTY. PENNA. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 19:59 SIXTEEN PACES FIRE RAZES BUSINESS BLOCK U. S.

Marines Get Mascot DAVIS RECOVERS VALUABLE LOOT TAKEN FROM CAR MANY VOTERS MAY LOSE FRANCHISE, MSTON DECLARES LOSS ESTIMATED AT $20,000 AS DUNBAR FIREMEN SA VE NINE jK' rs'pPf InH ijFvJ WL Ik PwHiv lilifl Brick, Two-Story Combination Store And Dw elling, Garage And Three Outbuildings Totally Destroyed; Steam, Trolley And Motor Traffic At Standstill; Cause Unknown MURDER SUSPECT IN LEITH CASE WINS ACQUITTAL Joseph Carter Freed Of Sluylnj: John Henry Green Afler Three Hours Deliberation WAS SLAIN BY PICK Joseph carter. 34, well-known Lcith negro, walked from the county jail a free man early last evening after a Jury in common pleas court acquitted him on a chariie of murder growing out of the fatal stabbing of John Henry Green. children, were routed from their wlipn fivp nf iiivmI rriniiq nrtnrin Nine persons, Including five pds; luslt ill vhl ulinili 1 1 ttfl nVlrtrk destroyed the DeMarko Brothers story brick structure, a garage, outbuilding and chicken house in Connrllsville street, Dunbar. Damage was estimated at i inclmling gutting the big combination dwelling and store room, I fixtures and stock of the store, two automobiles and other acces-! sories. The families of Joseph and Albert DeMarko wore asleep In The Jurv deliberated throe hours and 1 nuwvi: uie uiK kiulciv otonv reported its verdict after the supper i hey were aroused by the arrival of the Dunbar Volunteer Fire D-hour to Judge w.

Russell carr. The partmcnl, summoned to the scene by pedestrians, who were passing case went to the jury shortly after the the scene when the fire broke out. afternoon recess, Wednesday. Members of the Joseph DeMarko family made their escape The trial grew out of the argument, across tle porch while members of the Albert DeMarko fam- 5S5JJKrS ''esri1 WirT-M? children pick whioh penetrated the victim's body wel'e talien ladders by the hremen, while the husband was between the sixth and seventh ribs, taken from a rear window. causing deal h.

'escaped unharmed, in their night tHIM1 A HI IM-flA i TV PHILADELPHIA The United Slates Marine Corps at Qualities, Va, has received a new bulldog to replace their famous, much-beloved mascot, Jiggs the Third, which died under a five truck that was responding to a call at the Marine Barracks. Jiggs made his home In the fire station, and died In true Marina tradition. Despite his pain, he died without a whimper. Jiggs the Fourth was presented to the corps by Frederick James, of Temple University, Philadelphia, in a ceremony in the Quaker City. He Is shown, all togged out for the occasion, with Colonel Charles Sanderson, head of the depot of supplies at Quantico.

Nothing. The tire, residents of the dis- i vkl seemed to break out in our di emit aces a. "vu Prominent Neftro High School Athlet Arrested As Suspect; Early Morning Robbery PURPORTED CONFESSION An 18-year-old Unlontown high school athlete, Oarl Lantz. of 45 Mifflin avenue, was arrested yesterday by Police Chief Alfred W. Davis on a charge of stealing three musical Instruments valued at $300, a gold watch and a pair of roller skates from an automobile parked hi East Fayette street, early Wednesday morning.

Lantz, arrested at his home, admitted the charges, the chief said, and made a statement telling how he tried to dispose of the loot stolen from the machine parked at 292 East Payette street. The Instruments, two saxophones and a clarinet, belonged to Denny Anderson and John Caporella, both of Star Junction, who had left their car to dine at a spaghetti house on East Fayette street. The roller skates, attached to a pair of shoes, were the property of Tommy Moyer. The was taken from a glove compartment (Continued on Page Eight) SWEEPING PROBE IS ORDERED IN fflGHWAYSCANDAL Luzerne Jurist Charges Grand Jury; Missuse Of Half Million Dollars Charged THOUSANDS FACE ARREST WIL1CES-BARBK. Pm, March Judge M.

F. McDonald Instructed a grand lury to investigate charges of misuse of a haX-inlIllon dollars of state funds In what District Attorney Leon Schwartz termed "the most scandalously wasteful and corrupt administration of the Highway Department in history The Judge told the Jury Schwartz has said the "evil practices" listed for investigation "have become a subject of discussion and criticism wherever people gather," and Involved public officials. The object of the investigation was "suppression of general or public evils affecting the community," McDonald The Investigation was authorized the county court yesterday after the district attorney reported he had hundreds of witnesses and affidavits that payrolls on highway projects had been (Continued on Page Eight) 98-Year-OldMan Aided By Police PITTSBURGH, March The old man who was looking around a little bewildered today at Fifth and Smlthfleld streets was not lost, he Insisted stubbornly to police who asked if he needed help. "I'm looking for a nephew who lives somewhere on Tenth street," he ex plained Inqulry disclosed the stranger was William nharvn! OR.L-Mr.nlH rMont of Meadowlanos, near Washington, Pa. The officers helped hiui ln his quest.J AFL Negotiators To Consider CIO Plans For Combined Union Carter told the Jury that Green, who allegedly had been drinking, came to The defendant declared Green had said his place looking for an argui; "he would teal- my head off and cut me up" and that "he could cut his way through wildcats." Attorney Joseph J.

Baer handled the case for the defendant with Assistant District Attorney Samuel J. Felgus representing the commonwealth In the first murder case he has ever -tried. hi rlmiOT in the iinv Selected to weigh the evidence were-. Edward Thorn, laborer. Stewart township; Leila Herwick.

housewife, Connellsville; Victor Jeslck, mill worker. Fayette City; John Smitley, auditor, Lemont Furnace; Mrs. Jane Bow-den," housewife, Dunbar; Catherine James, housewife, Ronco; Thelma Dar-rell, housewife, Connellsville; Edgar Krepps, engineer, Uppeimiddlctown Samuel Mincer, clerk, Ronco RuUj housewife, Georges township; John Hutzel, truck driver. McClelland- i HI1CC "0, Ule DeMarko Building, was town; A. B.

Black, salesman, 80 North endangered but quick work by the Dun-Gallatin avenue. Unlontown. bar Department, assisted by nelgh- bors who put -garden hose into use, con- Not CasttriR Ballots Dur injc Last Two Years Required To Renew Registration HAVE TEN-DAY LEEWAY Fayei.tr county's registration com mittee Is checking up on persons who Iinve not voted within a period of two Karl Huston, chief clerk to the com mission, has mailed official cards to qualified voters who have failed to visit the polls during the two preced lfig years, notifying them that their registration will be cancelled at the ex plratlon of 10 days unless they, either personally or by mall, file with the a written request for reinstatement of their registration. Mr. Huston pointed out yesterday that anv persons who receives one of the cards and falls to comply with this order will be declared ineligible to vote.

It will then be necessary that person to re-reglster at the court house. The registration commission office! are open from a. m. to 4 p. m.

on weekdays and until noon on Saturday. Qualified voters may register or change their registration during those Approximately 2,300 cards were mailed out this week to persons the com mission has ruled did not vote within a period of two years. Tills same procedure will be followed immediately following the primary election in September, and will be an annual custom In the future. Mr. Huston, said the re-instatement of registration In this case Is mandatory and pursuant to the Permanent Registration Act of 1837 for thlrd-claa cities, approved May JS, 1837.

NUMBERS HEAD, SEVEN OTHERS, PLEAD GUILTY Action Comes As Surprise More Immediately After Noon Nolle Pros Two Case DUMBAULD TO SENTENCE Waiving trial, after the jury had been selected and pleas of guilty to lottery law violations were entered yesterday afternoon before Judge H. Dumbauld by Steve Samonas, head of the powerful Steuoenvllle-Falrbank "numbers" combine, and seven co-defendants. At the same time, the court granted leave to enter a nol pros for two other co-defendants, Alex Samonas, brother of the pool head, and George Peters, said to be a brother-in-law; The case was called shortly after 10:30 a. in. In courtroom No.

3. Instead of the usual 20 Jurors, attorneys had the names of 24 men and women drawn from which to select the 12 In whose hands would rest the fate of the defendants. This afforded greater selection in challenges. However, Immediately after the noon recess, attorneys conferred and the pleas of guilty agreed upon and entered, at which time permission was granted to enter nol prosses for two of the defendant. Those pleading guilty to maintaining and operating a lottety, selling lottery tickets and conspiracy were: Steve Samonas, 40, of 100 Murray avenue: Berio Bertolllnl, 39.

of 18 Murray aveneu; Mike Smith, 28, of 42 Leslie street: K. Peros, 50. of 228 Lenox street; Bernard Mary, 28, Point Marion; Samuel Manuel. 25, of 100 Murray avenue; Frank Silvio Canls-tra, 26. of Republic; Ernest Douglas, (Continued on Page Sixteen Girl Scout Chalet Dedication Plans Plans are being made for the dedication of a Girl Scout Chalet at the New York world's Fair Saturday, March 11.

This building Is to be a replica of "Our Chalet" in Switzerland, international meeting place of Olrl Scouts and Girl Guides from all nations. Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. of Oyster Bay, L. vice president of Girl Scouts, and Bernard Qtmbel.

of New York, repisentlng GImbcl Brothers, who made the building -possible, will participate in the dedication ceremony. NOTICE Due to circumstances under which we have no control it has become necessary to postpone our weekly bingo games until further notice. To those who were dlsapolntcd Tuesday nite wo extend our apologies. P. O.

EAGLES, H. O. CAfWSS, Committeeman. Locke Patterson TnJn.r U8e 01 tne garden hose kept the frame Seventy louayj Hurried calls for assistance were sent I to Unlontown. Oonnellsvllle and South Connellsville.

trucks from all depart- Locke 6. Patterson, highly-respected ments MsverlHg the summons, resident of 52 Douglass avenue, is cele- Dlfflculty wa experienced by fire-tngMhU me ln 'Of the Busy Session By SU School Board Appointment of a budget committee, setting of a date for the annual picnic and reports on the progress being made on the new garage and field house fear tured a meeting of the South Union township school board last night. W. Edmund Bierer, president of the board, named John Petish, George Fllce and Fred Bartock to prepare the school budget for the ensuing year. Work will be started on this Job neit The directors were Informed that the garage and field house are nearing completion.

The school buses will be stored in the garage and the basement is being made Into a very modern field house for the athletic teams. Showers are being Installed and there will be special rooms for the various teams and for the storing of equipment and other paraphernalia for the athletic program. South Union's big annual outing will be an event of May 27 at Olympic Park, McKeesport. Arrangements have been completed to transport the students to the picnic site in a special B. at o.

train leaving the Unlontown station. The students will be able to make the round trip and enjoy four concessions (Continued on Page Sixteen) store, and apartment house, a two- DIMiU-BUlUU AflIU A If TH IS XKb. TABOO IN COUNTY Ed lot Issued As Result Of Campaign Launched By Unite Law Enforcement Agencies TO ARREST VIOLATORS Popular "bank night" attractions la theaters In Fayette county are absolutely taboo under the campaign launched this week by the united law enforcement agencies in the city and county. District Attorney James a. Reffly said last night he had not conferred with Frank Kane, new assistant county detective, who Is in charge of thi phaso of the crime war.

Mr. Reillj added, however, that he believed "bank nights" would fall ln the same category as bingo and bunco games, the focal point of the crasade announced yesterday. Persons found playing bingo or bunca for prizes In a club, church or elsewhere ln Fayette county, will tn charged with gambling. This was included in the general order Issued yesterday by Detectl Kane, otherwise called the "special gang buster" of the county. Kana was appointed last Saturday whea Jolm C.

Wall was replaced as chief county detective by his assistant, Wll-bert R. (Patsy) Mlnerd. Wall is working as a special Investigator ln the county detective's office. The ever-popular game of bingo, at well as those other forms of what Kan described as gambling are "definitely out" ln the city and county. No warnings are to be given.

Effective immediately any person caught participating may be charged with gambling beiore an alderman or Justice of the peace, arrested, and be subject to prosecution before the court. (Continued on Page Eight; German Township Man Sent To Jail PITTSBURGH, March 8. (API A 24-year-old bridegroom who admitted stealing iwstnl money orders from his grandfather's post office ln Wilniore, jand cashing them, got off today with a sentence of three years and probation for five years. Sentences by Judge Nelson McVtcar today included: Frank LeDonne, of German township, Fayette county, sentenced to one month in jail and placed on probation for five years after he pleaded guflty Ho possession and sale of illegal liquor. Mother Of Three Drowning Victim ALTOONA.

March -(API A inspector today ritscovered the body of Mrs. Manurct A. White. 25, mother o( llirce small children, In the city's water reservoir. Coroner Chester O.

Rothrork, expressing belief of suicide, said lie wu puzzled to know how sho climliod an eight foot fence topped with barbed wire. time. One fire started in the chicken coop, located about 150 feet from the house. Another was In the garage, at the rear of the dwelling, but not close to the chicken coop: one In the basement of the large building and aiiotoei' nrai lite Junes DeMarko, son of Albert De Matkn- the opinion the firs of Inrtndiary origin while other residents of the district were of the opinion it hod been caused by gas ex-j plosions. I When members of the two families were aroused the two-story brick dwelling was a mass of flames and smoke filled the spacious building.

They hurriedly grabbed up a few clothes and i made their escape. lnf nous sn ols- nnea me names to the uemarico property and a small outbuilding owned by Bedy Llzza. The Llzza home was also endangered by sparks, but frequent I creek ln downtown Dunbar to the I scene of the blaze on top of ths hllL A total of 1,800 feet of hose was used. (Continued on Page Eight) 'Best Boy" Award Program Planned LeB'on Post last night, made plans for lll0J annual "best boy" awards to be I made among the eighth-grade students of the county schools. Approximately 50 members of the committee were on hand at this session to start making preparations for the Interesting series of contests among the students.

The committee also accepted the scholarship offered by Senator Anthony Cavalcante to be awarded a senior student winning the essay contest to be held among the high schools ln the county. This scholarship will be to a state-endowr-d school. Commander Ralph B. Worthinton presided during the meeting. New State Store Along "Auto Row" State liquor control board Is considering the opening of a new slate store i in the vicinity of "automobile row," west of the B.

is O. railroad on East I Fayette street, according to word reaching here yesterday. The proposed site is ln the Oleiison building. Ills understood that repre-l sentatlves or the state liquor board of placing the new store on Fayette street as a convenience to motorists using Route 40. The rcixirt 'if the transaction was to the effect tho stale stoic In West Peter street will be maintained.

Geo. W. Bechtold. W.ateh. Clock, Re.

pairing. Opposite State Theatre. i I Decision Reached Wednesday At First Peace Parley Called By Roosevelt WASHINGTON, March 8. (AP) American Federation of Labor negoti ators agreed today to consider a CIO proposal that the major labor organ izations unite in a single labor movement. The decision was reached at the first meeting of representatives of the AFL and the, CIO appointed to negotiate a settlement of differences between the unions.

Coming as it did after the AFL negotiators had rejected the CIO plan yesterday, the decision was regarded by some persons as a shift of strategy. At. the same session, the negotiators decided to hold their next meeting in New York Friday night. The agreement to consider the cio proposal, advanced yesterday by CIO Chairman John L. Lewis, was reach- after Lewis had made a brief statement for motion picture (Continued on Page Eight) VFW Post Honors Reserve Officers Unlontown Post 47.

Veterans of For eign Wars, will be hosts tonight at the regular meeting to members of the Reserve Officers Association for the latter excellent program presented during the recent observance of National Defense Week. special entertainment and party will be held in honor of the Reserve Officers, as a feature of the regular meeting of the Post this evening at 8 clock. Commander Edward Hagan announces that "because of the splen- work of the Reserve Officers As sociation during Defense Week. Unlontown Post 47 feels honored to extend them this gesture of appreciation." Two Arrested As Larceny Suspects P. V.

Hostctler, a detective for the B. fe O. Railroad Company, arrested two men yesterday on charges of larceny of scrap iron from the railroad's rlght-of- Placed in the county Jail were Charles Tissue, 35, and John Borris, this city. They will be given a hearing before Alderman Robert F. Hopwood.

Jr. Constable William Corky) Springer was the asststlng of ficer. First List Of Nominations In Great Bermuda Trip Popularity Elections I' .7. bar township 50 years ago. "And on the day I was born, in: father told me, the old mercury hit zero," Mr.

Patterson related to friends yesterday. He and Mrs. Patterson were 47 years ago. For a number of years he was a local painter and paperhangcr. Mr.

Patterson added that he was among the first subscribers of The Morning Herald and "has taken the paper ever since then." A family gath- erlng, marked by a big birthday cake, will rpftlnr lit anntvprsarv Frlpnrlfl will Be received throughout the day and evening. SPECIAL BONE STEAK DINNER' 50c BRATTON'S DAIRY STOKE 109 W. MAIN ST. Firms Joining In The Election Of Popularity Campaign Winners Cohen's Furniture company, Unlontown Paint and Glass, Neuhausen's, Monarch Auto Supply, Rosenbaum's, J. C.

Penney company, Centra) Drug Store, McKeiuia's Shoe Market, Hlrsh Shoe Store, West End Produce, a-nart Shop. Ray's Cut Rate Store, Judd's Millinery. L. J. Sauers Men's Store, Anna Mae Beauty Shop.

Liggett's Drug Store. Michael's Children's Shop. Blumenschein's Pharmacy, Zed Francis Market and Grocery, Moser's Nut Shop, Elite Beauty Salon, Motor Sales and Service, Betty-Lunch, Household Furniture company. Mitchell -Long company. The Style Shop.

The Hollywood Shop, Fayette' Appliance company, Frederick's Music Store, Service Radio and Electric, Swan's G-E Appliances, Joe Hess Tire Great Campaign Gets Under Way Tomorrow With The First Issues Of Ballots Many additional names were added today to- the list of young ladies nominated in the novel Popularity Election being sponsored by the Herald-Genius in conjunction with pro-erejKlvft Unlontown merchants. Tho campaign to elect a "Miss Un- iontown" and a "Miss Fayette County." the fortunate young women who will enjoy an all-expense paid trip to the i Bermudas, begins officially, tomorrow, me eicv-uoii wui uc me public and anyone may vote for his favorite candidate by asking foi popularity ballots with all cash pur chases and payments on accounts at the participating stores. A complete list of the firms which have agreed to Issue votfls will be published every day In the Herald-Genius. Check these progressive firms today. No mat-(Contiuued ou Page Eight).

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