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Shamokin News-Dispatch from Shamokin, Pennsylvania • Page 5

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SHAMOKIN NEWS-DISPATCH, SHAMOKIN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1938 PAGE F.V YOHE EXPRESSES HIS APPRECIATION IVocalistson Alumni Program William Keiper and Walter Evans Will Appear in Talent Night Show wmm by Tin mm MORE FIGHTING PLANES URGED BY NOTED FLIER First Man to Do Air Bombing in World War Testi MOTOR OFFICER SPEAKS BEFORE SAFETYGROUP Major E. J. Henry Delivers Address at Mount Carmel Meeting Fred Yohe, head of the Trevorton family which recently lost several of its members through diphtheria, today publicly expressed his gratitude for the aid and sympathy extended by Trevorton families. It was reported at' Trevorton today that practically every family in the Zerbe Township community had answered the call for aid when the Yohe family was stricken? TMilERG fies at Hearing WASHINGTON. Feb.

18 (U.PJ 160 E. INDEPENDENCE ST. SHAMOKIN -Lester P. Barlow, first man to do Fred Holler 110 W. Ind.

St. Phone 584 104 S. Market St. Phone 1127 wair bombinsr in the World War, "told the House naval affairs com mittee today that a new type of "blanket" aerial attack soon will "be developed against warships. 1AIMMLJPT Barlow advocated more planes Among the array of talent to be heard next Thursday evening, February IJ4, on the program of Shamokin High School's "Alumni Talent Night," will be two vocalists who have contributed to the success of many musical functions.

William Keiper, of the rJass of 1913, baritone, will sing as his selection, "The Horn," a composition by A. Flegier. The other voice to be heard will be that of Walter R. Evans, Sunbury, tenor, a member of the class of 1905. Mr.

Evans will sing two numbers, "My Desire," by Cadman; and "Because," by Guy D'Hordelot. Mrs. Evans will serve as his accompanist. Mr. Evans has assisted locally on various occasioas in the rendition of oratorios, and his return to his native heath is always awaited With eagerness.

I $mong the other musical features of the program 'will be the opening selections by the Alumn Band, and other instrumental and vocal music of high quality. JOBLESS APPEALS TO BE FILED HERE instead of the additional battle ships contemplated in President Roosevelt's billion-dollar, 47-ship naval expansion program; He said that for the price of one battleship the nation could pur Mount Carmel chapter of Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association presented an interesting program last evening in Mount Carmel High School. Major E. J.

Henry, commander of Squadron Two of the Pennsylvania Motor Police, was the principal speaker. His topic was "Safety On the Highways." Reports were presented on the safety records at Alaska, Reliance, Locust Gap and Potts collieries, Locust Summit central breaker and Monitor stripping. Mount Carmel chapter of the safety association has more than 6,000 members. The unit is recognized as the largest in a field of 500 throughout the country. The next public meeting of the chapter will be held Wednesday evening, March 16, in Mount Carmel High School.

"Shamckin Night" will be observed at that time. 2 SLAYERS SLATED TO DIE ON MARCH 28 chase 1,200 Martin bombers capable of "blanketing" an area 10 miles square in three to five minutes from a height beyond the reach of anti aircraft guns. Will Sell Out Everything in the Store at "In the immediate future," said Berlow, "an entirely new type of aerial attack will be announced, and because of that fact our mill 7 AND LESS tary organizations are facing the necessity of a vast rearrangement 1- Claimants of Unemployment I of naval and other military tac tics. Compensation who are dissatisfied with the decision rendered by the Best tbs. QC BUTTER DO HAMBURG 4 -c lb.

I VEAL OEc OD Country lbs. 4 Pc SCRAPPLE 19 Sliced OCc CHEESE lb. CD PURE PORK 4 Ac SAUSAGE lb. IW BEEF 4 f-c ROAST lb. I Fancy 0 1 LAMB CHOPS lb.

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Pillsbury Flour 92c "The whole naval program which 4 you are now considering will be greatly altered because of new mili- tary aerial tactics made possible by Division of Unemployment Compensation and Employment Service should file appeals directly with the Appeals Clerk In the nearest State Employment Office instead of new aerial offensive weapons. "These new weapons will be de signed to provide for effective at FUR COATS, CLOTH COATS, DRESSES, CHIL DREN'S COATS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR MJE STMTS SMMfflAY making application at HarrisDurg, Robert L. Myers, chairman of tack on naval ships of all types and from altitudes above 15,000 feet. the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, has announced. "This new form of aerial offensive action against naval craft is equally applicable to all marine movements, such as troop ships, and to all forms of supply ships necessary for successful naval MAYFAIR NEWS HARRISBURG, Feb.

18 (U.R) Governor George Earle fixed March -28 today as the execution date for Albert W. Gregg, 31, and Fred Reibaldi, 37, convicted of first degree murder in Philadelphia. Gregg, a Chicago bandit, shot and killed. C. Morgan Knight, socialite broker, in a Wanamaker's department store while fleeing from a holdup.

Reibaldi was convicted of the "traffic light" slaying of Philadelphia Patrolman Maurice Handloff. who surprised him in the midst of a holdup of an automobile which stopped for a traffic light. They were sentenced by Judge Harry S. McDevitt December 31. operations.

The monthly meeting of the Bible "Construction designs are now ALL THOSE HAVING DEPOSITS ON LAY-AWAYS PLEASE CALL FOR THEM IMMEDIATELY F. F. REAMER, Trustea available of aerial mines not Class of Ash Grove U. B. Sunday School was held at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Lorenza Startzel. The aerial bombs as now understood by our military organizations, but aerial mines which have a similar relation to the air above the water m'mmmmKmmmnmmmrmimmmmmm Bible contests were won by Mrs. Charles Boughner. Mrs.

Charles Bar-thel and Ruth Miller. The following were in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Epier, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Barthel, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boughner, Mrs. Katharine Teats, Miss Ruth Miller, Mrs. Stella Bohr, Mrs.

Frank Teats, Mrs. Katharine Kline, Mrs. Gertrude Snyder and Mr. and Mrs. Lorenza Startzel.

5Kib JQSD cop GSHIBsdd StecdfeO IpIR? I Miss Roberta Schoppe entertain ed the Otterbein Guild of Ash Grove ID United Brethren Church at her home. Contests were won by Miss Hazel Rihoads and Miss Phyllis Sny as marine mines have below the surface of the water." Barlow said he could "see no logical reason for the construction of more super-battleships unless it is with expectation that the United States is going to fight beyond the limits of the Western Hemisphere." He said that with 1,300 Martin bombers, each carrying two aerial mines, this new type of warfare can --nducted from 20,000 feet altitude. "Such a squadron of Martin bombers, or similar bombers carry-' ing aerial mines, could in three to five minutes by blanket attack cover every square yard of water -'over an area 10 miles square. The "'( munitions cost of such an attack would be about 12,000,000. "With planes of the Martin carrying type, equipped for launch- ing aerial mines and operating at 15,000 to 20,000 feet, only a superior air force could prevent America's SPECIAL 13c der.

The following were present: Miss Amy Vought, Phyllis Snyder Jane Haupt, Louise Burd, Betty Long, Jean Parsons, Louise Long, Alda Mutchler, Blanche Henninger, Myrtle Heitzman, Hazle Rhoads, Arlene Miller, Marivivian Miller, Mary Borich, Evelyn Epler and Rob-. Lowest Price in 2 years! vMewIBsmtfisite mzmtA 'It 1 erta Schoppe. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Zimmer Stainless Top man visited with relatives in Tvbhst qJ y1.

prints. i Through Saturday All new, crisp, sheer cotton! Flowers, dots, squares and novelty prints on white or pastel grounds. Think of making a dress for 35c I Tubfast. r. Superbly Tailored MANNISH SUITS Serviceable Onerft qJ Look what you get at this amazingly LOW sale price! A gleaming porce-lained top easy to keep clean leaves that open like magic beautifully decorated! 8 leg table! Strong, full size chairs! air forces from sweeping the seas 500 miles from our coast lines, and on short notice." Barlow, who said he has de-veloped aerial munitions for four governments, cited the ourrent flight of the army's "fly-V'-ing fortresses" to Buenos Aires to '-'Illustrate the effectiveness of bombers.

Our Band Gives Annual Cancer SALE! t4.T finii ii: I Down Payment, Plus i Carrvina Charaa It iiu risio Batiste Tltfr.1 rrCspr)ng Fleecydown BLANKETS American cotton. SUe Standard weight. Tubfast v. 36' n. Won't shrink Fin "yonce spring ot ouU- Lorsl Sam.

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Sizes 12 to 20 Down Payment, Plwi lv if' I Carrying Charge (Continued from Pic Onei color and including the famous "To: eador the Hungarian Dance of rhythmic fascination and beautj outstanding numbers of "Our Band's" contribution to the concert No less delightful and appealing were the encores presented by Con-UTductor Orone and the band. The en-ZZxow Included marches, "Bells of St. with bell accompaniment, "Hampden Firemen," to the eoiind of ringing fire bells and siren, and several popular compositions written by John Philip Sousa, the beloved march king. The program follows: March "Comalrons" Lieut. Charles Bentcr, leader of U.

S. Navy Band. Overture from "William Tell Rossini "Our Band" Piano solo "Bear Dance" Bela Bartok Piano solo "One More Day. My John" Oralnger Piano aolo "Etude en forme de Vale" Salnt-SaeM M1m L. Pearl Seller Hungarian Dancea Nos 5 and 6 Brahms Oems from the Opera "Carmen" Blaet "tf "Our Band" 'Xylophone solo "Souvenir de Cirque Rent" Peter Jack Shankweller Walti "Southern Rosea" Strauw Dance of the Hour Grand Ballet "Xl from "La Oloconda" Ponchielll BUSINESS SCHOOL FOUNDER SUCCUMBS Charles Powell, founder of Powell Business School, Scrantor I it You Must Be Satisfied or Your Money Refunded in CASH! SALE! MEN'S SOCKS ave During This Sale I DRESSES $3.85 RingleN lloso otwwi 39 Flattering dull pure silk, colored heel hose.

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where he established a successful business college which flourished for the past several years. He was well-known In the Panther Creek Valley. Surviving are three sons, Alvln, Olcn Ridje; Arthur, Wllkes-Barre, and Charles El wood, at home, and cne daughter, Anna, Milwaukee. His wife, te former Sarah Davis, of Lansford, who is seriously ill, also survives. 87' 67' 57' Men's Pioneers formerly $1.19 Men's Sanforised Homesteaders formerly 89c Men's Homesteaders formerly 79c Boys' Homesteaders formerly 69c Regultrly! 49c A thrift special! Sturdy cotton covert or chambrayl All sizes i newes Spring colors.

Thty'ri dramatic in looks, Mtyling, sift'es AND sav ingsl 80 sq. percales I New spring prints! Bolero effects I Charmingly trimmed! 14-52. BOYS' DRESS SHIRTS Regularly 49c! A thrift special 39c A February Sellout 5 PIECE DED OUTFIT A complete outfit st 0N3 low price! Metal bed. S9 ib. cotton mattress, tt coil spring and two lows I MnfM)ff DwA PIim Corrytaa 0Vf Shops (J MIcDimilgaDnDnoipy WsupaD In 1928, regarded as a "normal" IttiT, the average motorist's gaso-Cfine bill was $126 for 600 gallons.

In 1937, he was able to obtain the same quantity for 187, and his 1937 prod-ct wis much better In quality. Dont miss today's News-Dispatch comics. SO Eist Street PHONE 1136 MARKET and INDEPENDENCE STREETS.

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