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The Gazette and Daily from York, Pennsylvania • Page 4

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York, Pennsylvania
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The Gazette and Daily, York, Saturday Morning, January 14, 1956 4 1AM Starts Drive To Sign Up 3,000 Yorkco Employes $141,494 Sought In Damage Suits AFL-CIO International Associa- Accident which claimed life of tion of Machinists, District 98, has Hannah Krone brings started a drive to organize 3,000 York corporation maintenance and claims for $119,952. Damage suits totaling $141,494 were filed in common pleas court yesterday as the result of two automobile accidents. Damages totaling $119,952 are sought as the result of the one accident in which one person was killed and six injured. production employes. Union representatives passed out leaflets to the early shift Thursday morning.

Attached to the leaflets were cards to authorize the local union to represent the workers in collective bargaining. The employes at present are The accident occurred last Aug. represented by a company union. 13 at the intersection of the Sus The present drive was begun, according to the leaflet, because the local office of the IAM has received "many requests from the employes of the York corporation to assist them in establishing a real union for all of the employes." The leaflet stated also that "inclusion of the York corporation workers in the great labor movement would not only improve the wages and working conditions at the plants, but would tremend-ously improve -with the participation of York, corporation workers, the political and social conditions quehanna trail and Roundtown road and involved cars driven by Calvin H. Blake, 31, Dover RD 1, and Robert M.

Hoke, 18, York RD 1. Killed in the accident was Blake's mother-in-law, Mrs. Hannah Krone, 63, Dover RD 1. Her daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Blake, as administratrix of the estate, seeks $53,481 damages from Hoke in behalf of the estate.

Mr. and Mrs. Blake and their four children, Betty, 11; Eugene, nine; Ruth, six, and Shirley, three, all of whom were injured, ask $66,471 damages from Hoke. The suits were filed by Attorney Russell F. Griest.

In another trespass action, Ken Photo by The Gazette and Daily READY FOR RETIREMENT Liberty Fire company's 1927 American-LaFrance pumper, described by Fire Chief John W. Shire, as "worn out" and "unsafe," is awaiting a visit from a factoy representative who will decide whether it is worth reconditioning. Chief Shire told North York borough council this week, that the engine is too old to leave the firehouse and needs immediate replacement. He added that, ttiA hnroiifrh's nn remaininiff' servipenhlA nnmner is not nripfinatp. fir nrntprtion.

TIia rnnnril ha of our town. Previous efforts to organize the corporation have been neth Kashner, 19, Stewartstown IAM lost a representation elec- deferred action pending a report from the factory representative. RD 3. seeks damages' of $21,542 tion in May 1945 by 200 votes from Irwin E. Kern, York RD 7.

The CIO United Steel workers of Kashner was injured when the car America sought to represent the AflpnriPC Will Draft in which he was riding and driv- workers in April 1953 but with- 111,1 $140 Weekly Support Physicians Back Directed For Wife Alcoholism Clinic en by Kern struck a oTroal a7sdPet Answer To Query On George street and Rathton For York County Mental Health Program A York man was directed to pay $140 weekly for the support of "his wife in an order handed IAM can petition the National Labor Relations board to hold a representation election after it has York County Council of Social rinwn domestic relations court obtained cards last June 24. The suit was filed by Attorney Raymond R. Smith. More Thefts But Less Loot Shown In '55 City Police Report JKf C4i. Lt 1 xJX 1 Ul i sentation from a majority of the Agencies has called a meeting yesterday by Judge Ray P.

Sher-workers its seeks to Present. Jan. 26 of representatives from wood authorizing repre A. vaoout 4U memoer agencies con-The IAM also is conducting a cerned with mental health, prob-dnve to organize workers at local lems to draft a reply to the state garages. welfare secretary's request for a Establishment of an alcoholism counseling service in York has been recommended by York County Medical society.

A resolution passed unanimously at the society's meeting Thursday night said the society approves the formation of an alcoholic counseling service in the city of York and that its members feel such a clinic would be of value The wife, Mrs. Mary Hydeman; 5 Hill street, had asked $225 a week while the husband, Edwin M. Hydeman, offered to pay about $100. i in. Despite a slight increase increase ui ci 1 siuay oi mental neaun reiuuiL-es.

number of theft cases investigated is til unitiui ocut Secretary of Welfare Harry last year by city police, there was Shapiro in November asked the In fixing the amount of support the court found Hydeman's 1954 council to determine what is av- a marKea decrease in tne amount of loot. nt ionnn ailable in York county in the way gross income was $54,207 and his to alcoholics and also to She pro vruui ui nf pmiinmpnt. personnel and or- net income alter taxes izb.uuu. iession. The society was told that re Belated contributions brought ganizations in the field of men- -for several years showed losses the 1955 'Christmas Seal sale of tal health and what is needed for Hydeman's income taxreturns the York County Tuberculosis and adequate facilities for prevention, ranging from $3,000 to $9,000 an- Health society to $47,504 yes.ter- treatment and cure of mental dis- nually in operation of his racing rJor lni.

4knn VtZ.ft r.U-r4- PflSP ctaWo T-TJc tocti'mnn inflinn oH 111 turns from questionnaires sent to members by the alcoholism committee of York County Council of Social Agencies showed more than The annual city police report released yesterday showed 824 larcenies netted $89,764 of which there were 90 cars thefts valued at $68,645. In 1954. there were 817 larcenies but the value of goods and cash taken came to $151,124 including: theft of 139 cars valued at $131,995. There were 238 burglaries last year which netted $9,696 compared to 213 burglaries netting 1954. Of the burglaries reported last year, 82 were of private dwellings compared to 61 the $48,000 goal.

Dr. C. F. Taylor, psychiatrist, sustained no such losses in 1955. 80 per cent of the doctors favored Charlotte Hitchcock, executive has been appointed by Dr.

L. G. The couple have been separated aShP Council "of So-' director of the 'society, said that in Cooper chairman of the council since April 7 1955- The hearing ciai Al ies" board of directors past years late contributions have SJfwt will consumed nearly five hours. Mrs. also endorsed the need for a been received for several months meeting to draft.

the reply. It win Hydeman was represented by At- comiselinz center after the holiday season. A final be held at 3 p.m. in the. auditor- Robert C.

Fluhrer coueiins center' report on the drive will not be JVm 0lT gi ft Eugene Shelley and Daniel K. Ijhprtn Alivilinril madP until thP Pnd nf March tion, 218 East Market street. HvHoT1iL woc r.onrac:an MJlOVriy JlUXUiai MediH. Hvdeman was reDresented by Attorneys Spencer R. Live'rant ItldllCtS Officers ana Morton ti.

Kagen State FOP Leaders To Meet In York TwentyroWries in 1955 ac- Health Clinic Offers' counted for losses of $467.65 while Salk Shots Again Today 13 robberies the previous year ac- counted for $490 in losses. Sak vaccine will "be adminis- ArrPstPd last vPar wpw Q7.1 nPr- 0 youngsters up to JP Delays Decision On Officers headed by Mrs. Elsie Frey as president were installed by the Ladies auxiliary of Liberty Fire company at a meeting Thurs-. The board of directors of the TwD. BurqlcTV Charae combed 94? A burglary charge against health Police lodge will hold its tail- day night by Mrs.

Ruth Steffee, sons assisted by Mrs. in 1954. Fifty-one curfew violators Jorkf department clinic to- Charles SimmonS( 0f 339 Smy- past president, were ordered off city streets dur- day froni 9 to 10 a-m- at Cltv halL winter conference at Hotel York- ger street; involving the theft of Giadys Rife Others installed were: First inp the year. Six cruisers traveled a total of 198 485 miles while six motorcycles traveled 25,342 miles. The city last week began giving xi.io a caiculator and an adding mach- Salk shots to children whose ay ine two years ago, was held under families could not afford to re- About 100 officials of FOP advisement at a hearing yester- caive them from private physi-- lodges throughout the state are day before Justice of the Peace cians.

Dr. Eli Eichelberger, city expected to attend the session. Preston Smith of Spring Garden vice president, Mrs. Ruth Neff; second vice president, Mrs. Catherine Crouse; recording secretary, Mrs.

Louise Hamme; financial secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Kearns, health officer, said the service will officers of White Rose township, be extended to children up to and LodRe 15 FOP. will be installed Township Police Chief SamueL "easuTIler' Mrs-. Peg Neff chaplain, Mrs. Katie Bixler: trustee, Mrs.

Hamulus j. j-caia ui de me flf an annuai banquet Monday at a. muDiitz testinea mat tne cai demand for shots for younger Moita tmni0 Rrt Rn- culator had been traced to Sim bert D. Feiser will succeed Patrol mons after a person who eventually purchased the machine had taken it to a local shop for repairs. The adding machine has not been recovered, the chief said.

man William R. Palmer as lodge president. City officials will be among Heart Drive Leader special guests. Dancing will follow The machines were taken from the dinner. In charge of the pro- gram is Detective Edward H.

rM 9 Pinkerton. Bessie Lease. Mrs. Nettie Witmer was appointed to the flower committee; Mrs. Nellie Trout, Mrs.

Sophie Shaull and Mrs. Maggie Plymire on the investigating committee, and Mrs. Katherine Fetrow, Mrs. Ruth Neff and Mrs. Hamme on ways and means.

1 A pie social was planned for the next meeting Feb. 9 at 8 p. m. and a bus was engaged to take the auxiliary to the county committee Jan. 16 at New Fredom.

The vice president, Mrs. Crouse, was in charge. Class To Meet Class 17 of Fifth EUB Sunday school, taught by Helen Fettrow, will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the church, Hostesses will be Mrs. Edward Hildebrecht, Mrs.

Robert Hollinger, Mrs. Arthur Baeckel 1955. Represented by Attorney" B. Frey, the, defendant did not testify. The commonwealth- was Jobless Pay Claims Jump After Holidays West York Ghurches To Install Officers Officers, teachers, and workers of the St.

James Lutheran Sunday school will be installed at the 10:45 a.m. worship service at the church. The senior choir will sing 'Immortal, Invisible" (Thiman). At the 8:30 a.m. worship service the Men's chorus will sing "For the Beauty of the Earth." At both services Rev.

Guy E. Miller's sermon topic will be "The Greatest of All Teachers." The catechetical class will be at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow. St. Stephen's Reformed Communion will be administered at 8 a.m.

and 10:30 a.m. services tomorrow at St Stephen's Reformed church. The early communion will be served at pews and the later one at the chancel. chancel choir will sing Stranger of Galillee" (Morris). At the later service," the installation of an elder, two deacons, and two members of the committee on Christian education represented by Assistant District A high total of 3,909 unemploy ment claims filed here during the Attorney Joseph Erb.

Simmons is free on $1,500 bail. Smith said he will make a. decision on the case by, next Thursday. School District Loan Interest 4 Per Cent week ended Thursday reflected heavy post-holiday layoffs in several local industries. The Pennsylvania State Employment Security service office received 2,064 claims from women and 1,845 from men, according to Manager Leroy- W.

Gohn. Of 636 new claims, 255 were filed by women ancL381 by men. There were 3,273 continued claims, of which 1,809 were filed by women and 1,464 by men. When overdue state funds failed and Mrs. Roy Herman.

to materialize, Central School Rev. Dr. Harry DeWire, district was forced to borrow money twice at an interest rate of four per. cent, not six per cent as reported earner. chairman of the department of practical" theology, United Theological seminary, Dayton, Ohio, will be guest preacher for the 11 a.

m. worship service at Fifth will be conducted. John Kell, 436 West Maple Altar flowers will be given by street, Dallastown, has been and Mrs. Charles JoseDh in ed industrial and mercantile The district borrowed $35,000 in Most employes who opened November and an additional EUB chdrch tomorrow. rir nWirQ iU croV fnmw.

memory of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob chairman of the 1956 Heart Fund cwuns JeK were iaia oiiy mid-January pay Joseph. Bulletins will be spon- drive, it was reported yesterday retail merchants manufacturers eicums last ween weie icuu un uy AAA row night at the Festival of Preaching. CAR FIRE EXTINGUISHED The choir's anthem tomorrow sored.by Mr.

and Mrs. William by carl W. Wenninger, cam- I' iauilv-atc" A. Mickey and family in memory paign chairman. tobacco and apparel; food 'proof Sylvia Elizabeth Mickey.

Kell, a salesman for Fulton, cessors, or in the construction Church school will be at 9:15 Mehring and Houser company, has industry. Chemical apparatus from Rex morning will be "I Walked Today and Vigilant companies extin- Where Jesus Walked" (Downing), eiiishpd a firp in a car in thp 30(1- Snndav school will hp at 9:45 a. a.m.: Private communion will be Deen associated witn Heart drives wnn saiu me employment sei administered Monday to the sick for four years. He is past presi- ice nas openings ror a DiacKsmitn, block West Hope avenue at 11:30 Elwood Whorl will be guest, and shut-ins. dent of York County Post, Grand a truck mechanic, an electropla- o'clock last night.

Leroy Kinard, speaker at the Youth fellowship Mrs. W. J. Newbold of Dover, Association of Odd Fellows, presi- ter, a machine shop layout man; 19, of 345 West Hope avenue, at 6 p. tomorrow.

The congre-missionary chairman of the Worn- dent of Dallastown Athletic asso- six expert typists, three steno-: reported that the car caught fire gation will participate in the Fes- (Continued on Pape Six) ciation and. general secretary of graphers, a tool designer and a underneath the dasihiboard as he tival of Preachihg'tomorrow. eve-See West York Dallastown Fair association. precision inspector. was driving it.

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