The Morning Herald from Uniontown, Pennsylvania • Page 1

The Morning Herald ELABORATE Fish pond built along Route ICC in Tbrunton. See storj'. picture on page 19 of today's Herald. Weather SUNNY MILD Hi9h, 79; Low, 54 County's Only Morning AVii's'flw'r UNIONTOWN, FAYETTE COUNTY, PA THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1973 VOL. 65 NO.

160 US. Weather Bureau Reveals; Storm Labeled Tornado Terrain Prevented Additional Destruction HOME DESTROYED This is all that remains of the Robert Glagola humc. The picture was taken from the James Heilman properly which also suffered extensive damage. Mr. Glagola.

his wife and mnllier were injured. The Hciimans escaped injury. BARN BLOWN OVER The barn on the farm Matthew Bertovich shown demolished in front the family's home. The house, which had half the rool blown off, was prevented further damage when a large tree blocked debris frum the barn. At Present School Site Approval Is Sough By Board trees and utility poles uprooled.

A barn and mobile home were also destroyed. Harry Mcrkel, 62, of Rubles Mill was listed in fair condition at. West Virginia University Medical Center, Mnr-gantown, with multiple cuts, scrapes and bruises. His home was one of several extensively damaged by the twister. Three members of the Glagola family of White House were to Uniontown Hospital after they were blown from their home when it: was destroyed.

Robert Glagola, 27, suffered (Continued on Page 8. Col. 1) was contacted hy one of its air line pilots during the tornado who reported very strong storm activity in the area he was flying," he said. "And that area was in and around Smithfield." Meanwhile, efforts were continuing last night to clean up the destruction caused by the tornado. West Pefin Power officials stated that power was restored to all areas hy early last night.

Residents in the area were without electricity throughout the day yesterday. At ieast two homes were leveled, many damaged, gar ages and autos overturned and When asked it tile Weather Service had any prior indication that the area might be affected by a tornado, Mr. Gargaro said none had heen spotted by radar. "The only indication on radar before the tornado touched down was that there was thunder storm activity in that area," Mr. Gargaro said.

"Because of the curvature of the earth between Pittsburgh and Smithfield, radar would have a difficult time picking up that strong activity." he added. "Radar indicated that moderate thunderstorm activity was in the Smithfield area," he said. Allegheny Airport must definitely say it was a twister," said Mr. Gargaro. "However, due to the hilly terrain in the area, the funnel did not travel the three to five miles tornadoes usually do," he added.

''From our viewpoint, the funnel touched down first in Smithfield, then hopped, skipped and jumped, into the Hay-dentown and' White House areas," he said. "Luckily, the hilly terrain and the mountain dissipated the twister, stopping it from tra veling farther and causing more damage than it had already done," he Stated. U.S. National Weather Service in Pittsburgh last night determined that the storm which caused widespread damage in the mithfietd-Haydentown-White House areas at midnight Tuesday was "definitely a twister.a funnel-cloud tornado." Four person's were injured and hospitalized, two serinusly, as a result of the twister. Vincent Gargaro and Abe Greenberg, meteorologists from Pittsburgh, visited the area yesterday afternoon, viewing the devastation caused by the "From indications in Hay-dentowh and Smithfield, we high school on the Continental site.

In other business, the board tabled action of proposals by four architects regarding a feasibility study on junior highs and the senior iiign By BOB BRODERICK Uniontown Area School Board is seeking approval of the present high school site for the construction of lis new senior high school. Meeting in adjourned session, the board voted R-0 to file a PIBB-40A sile approval form with the slate Dept. ol Education last night. Dr. Harold was absent, accounting for the ballot- lor remodeling (Continued oil Page 8, Col.

51 People Join In Cleanup Effort function and debris, utility pole's, wires and trees blocked many of the roads to the town. it was then that the community polled its resources Within minutes firemen, volunteers and state police began to assess the scope of the tragedy. Calls for help poured into the local fire hall, and volunteers rushed aid to the victims as quickly as possible. Aid was also sent from nearby fire departments to help get injured victims to hospitals. Uprooted trees, debris, and utility lines made most roads hi that area impassible.

Within minutes firemen and volunteers were on the scene with trucks, lights and saws to Twgin clearing the roads so as to make rescue efforts possible. Hy 5 a.m. the coordinated effort had paid off as most of the area was made accessible and most utility lines In the (Continued on Page 16, Col. Z) through as just a summer cleanup program was an effort to remove rubble from one of the worst natural disasters to hit (he area in recent, years. At p.m.

an easterly-bound tornado set down on the small community and at 11:54 the area was almost, completely isolated from the outside world as telephone and electric service ceased to (EDITOR'S NOTE: RmI Schoener, Morning Herald sports writer, is a resident of Smithfield. This Is what he saw when he returned home early yesterday morning.) By ROD SCHOENER The roar of gasoline-powered chain saws filled the air. What might have appeared to a traveler passing See picture: page 8 and called out the volunteers with the aid of the siren oh one of the fire trucks as the main warning signal failed to Paul R. Seeman made the motion to seek approval for the Fayette St. site for the new senior high school, and in so doing motioned to begin the high school project aver again should the Dept.

of Education approve the location. The board proposes to construct the new school an that segment of the 11-acve site facing Fayette St. between the high school auditorium and Grant St. The school would remain a four-year high school. The present high school building will remain under the proposal and be used as a middle school for grades six through eight Thus, utilizing the 11-acre sde for the middle school and the new high school plus the football stadium, there will be a total of 2,800 students within the 11-acre confines during' school hours.

Followine this plan, the board Laurel Appoints Black Recruiter Principal Elected By Cville Board By LEN DeCARLO Connellsville Area School Board named a former board member, as an elementary said it would convert the two principal al a special session si night. Elecled to the nost was H. junior high schools into elementary schools for most children in the city. Should Ihe site approval form he snnrnved hv the stale aEEU- B'ville Seeks Bids On New Parking Lot Bids will be sought shortly by Brownsville Borough Council for Ihe demolition of four buildings on Market St. and the construction of a parking lot.

Crant Brown, chairman of the Parking Commission, told council that specifications for the proposed lot have, teen drawn. Council okayed the execution of documents so the project may proceed. Buildings to be torn down include Ihe old Klimnsky old Hopson's dwelling, Fashions and the Nut Shoppe. The new lot will provide parking for approximately 55 to 60 cars. In other action last night, council will meet on July 23 to study a new seven-point proposal presented by Ihe police.

(Continued on Page Col. 71 Dean White of Tndian Head. The cy, the board will continue with its present master plan, it was By RON BASESCU Laurel Highlands School Board last night took its first step in satisfying the demands of the Laurel Highlands Chapter, Fayette County People for Progress. The board hired Kenneth M. Finney Jr.

of Uniontown as a recruiter of black professional employes tor Ihe teaching profession in the Laurel Highlands School District. Finney was hired on a part-time basis, lo he paid $5 an hour plus expenses, provided the State Bureau of Employment Security, where he is presently employed, releases him for Ihe Laurel Highlands position and does not feel il would interfere with his state wort. Al the end of his three-month He is a graduate of California Stale College. The board received a letter from the North Fayette Area Vocational Technical School Board requesting the district advance operating funds for July pending receipt of monies from the state. That muncy is expecleri in early August, according to William Hanley, assistant superintendent in charge of business affairs at Connellsville, TiiC hoard vnled In honor the request with Ihe stipulation that the technical school board repay the sum ilus interest because the Connellsville board will be required ti borrow Ihe monies.

The sum totaled $3,117, Connellsville Area School District is borrowing funds to (Continued on Page 8, Col. 81 noted. However, the hoard is cur RIPS TRAILER Mobile home occupied by Mrs: Nellie Gla- sula was torn to pieces. The woman lias been admitted 10 tne rently appealing a decision by Fayette County Courts which halted further planning for a new indarri Pholns By Pnllnk Uniontown Hospital. appointment to the post becomes effective today.

He will be assigned at. a later dale. Mr. White submitted his resignation from the school board at the regular meeting on July 7. His term would have expired at the end of the year.

Two teachers 'were named: Sandra Jean Nicholson of Connellsville, a graduate of Penn State University art teacher; Francis R. Rudnik of Mount Pleasant, mathematics leachcr. Carmichaels Coach Rehired trial period, his pnsition will he re-negotiated. Hiring of Finney climaxed an open hour-long discussion between board members and some 20 black representatives of the Fayette County People for Progress, and an hour-long closed (executive) session between the board, school administrators and spokesmen for the blacks. Mrs.

Annabelle Calloway, nne of the black group's spokesman, presented a list of four demands to the board, as follows: 1. Recruitment and hiring of blacks now in all capacities professional and o-fessiuual including ad ministrators, coaches, guidance personnel, etc. The names of Mr. Finney and Theodore Martin were presented. (Continued on Page 8, Col.

6) Today's Index 36 Pages Pace Bruise 34 Classified 31-32-31 Comics Dr. Uradv Kai Wilson I Edilorinb Hospital News II Markets 10 EXOTIC SANDY R. MOSER'S FGA SUPER MARKET Victor Lapkowicz was renamed as head football coach at Carmichaels Area High School lasl night. Mr. Upknwicz was given a three-year contract and $100 pay increase, bringing his salary for coaching to Assistant coaches will be selected by Lapkowicz and presented In (he board for consideration at the next meeting.

In other action at the special meeting last night, employment was offered to the following elementary teachers: Stanley Ferek, Carmichaels, Dorothy Kalusa, Car-michaels, Elizabeth Snvini, Nemacoiin, Palricia Wiley, Carmichaels, full-time subsLilute.Wnn. A seenndary sclroo! position was offered Edward Smell of RinilliNelil, See Ad. Page 27 I.tinLLE'S HKACTV SAIjOX tljllallti Bonk Rldij. Closed July 17 lliru Aug. 3 Duo tn Viirat'uiu Jusl received a new supply u( HOIiVATll SUNOCO MOHGA.N'TOWN ST.

NOW OPEN' 24 HOURS ENTERTAINMENT TON1TE 7:311 SONS OF ITALY FAtRCHANCK FREE I1L1S TUANSPOHTATION Wallpaper Itaim Lois Everliiiiinj! Puinls sal. Opall's Furniture (if, W. Main St. Herndon's Grocery Newstand CLOSED FOR VACATION JULY 12-25. cr plus a math instructor, both on the secondary level.

The board went inlo an executive session, discussing the contract of Gerald Marcinak, school administrator. After the session, it whs discussed thai Mr. Marcinak had accepted a three-year contract as assistant superintendent at an annual salary o( $17,300. Mr. Marcinak was joined in (he executive session by two state members of the PSEA, The board also recognized (he administrative unit as bargaining agent.

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