The Kentucky Post from Covington, Kentucky • 1

The TI EDITION Post U. S. WEATHER FORECAST: Scattered showers tonight, low 60. Wednesday fair and mild, high about 80. SECTION ONE-TWO PARTS.

PHONE HE-1700 TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1949. Entered at Cincinnati as Second Class Matter Jan. 15, 1881. Act of 1879. 6th Ward Boosters Win 2d Straight Softball Title BEECHWOOD ACQUIRES PLAYFIELD Public Enemy No.

I Indicted By Grand Jury Earl D. Bircham To Be Arraigned Today in Louisville; Faces Charge Of Murder in Killing of Policeman Special to The Post. LOUISVILLE, Aug. gunman and robber from today before Criminal Judge charging murder in connection ing of a Louisville Aug. 14.

Bircham, who topped the Federal Bureau of Investigation's public enemy list, was indicted by the Jefferson county grand jury yesterday. One witness, Elmer Kessinger, a city detective who helped investigate the case, appeared before the jury. To Plead Self Defense Bircham's court fight is expected to be based on a plea of selfdefense. Robert Zollinger, his attorney, played up that angle at examining trial last week. Zollinger said that Bircham shot and killed one officer and wounded another only after he was fired upon first.

Patrolman John Tennyson was killed in gunfire that followed after he and his partner, John A. Ross, chased Bircham's speeding auto and it crashed against a tree. Ross, been was critically improving injured in but a reported hospital here. June Bircham, the gunman's wife who was with him at the time, is being held as an accom plice. The Tennesse man, identified later by several victims as the one who committed at least three Nashville robberies, was captured after the gun-battle by unarmed D.

Bircham, accused Tennessee, was to be arraigned Loraine Mix on an indictment with the gun-battle slay- Luther Williams, 215-pound Marine veteran of the Pacific war, after Bircham wandered into his back yard. Two Holdups After he was linked with the robberies, Bircham Tennessee, $25,000 bank hold-up and a $9000 department store sick-up. He admitted, however, he took part in a $4000 soft-drink bottling plant robbery. Meanwhile, at Nashville, Charles E. Hunter, 35, Gallatin, described as a former associate of Bircham, was released from jail yesterday under $10,000 bond.

He was arrested Aug. 17 on a federal charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. The federal charge was dropped and the man freed under bond because he is charged in Ohio warrents assault with attempted robbery and with intent to commit murder. Hunter has protested extradition to Ohio and has instituted habeas corpus proceedings in Nashville. The extradition hearing is set for Sept.

12 and the habeas corpus hearing Sept. 20. Hunter is charged with attempted robbery of a supermarket and a Piqua, auto firm in which two policemen were wounded 01 Local Persons Hurt In Ohio Auto Crash A 21-year-old vania College, four members Springfield, sion of two autos HOWARD Ft. Thomas woman student at TransylLexington, was in critical condition and of a Ludlow family in fair condition at a hospital Tuesday following a head-on collilate Monday on Ohio 68 near Springfield. A 21-year-old Campbellsburg, student was killed and two other college women injured in the collision.

Miss Elizabeth Ann Snyder, dilighter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Snyder, 61 Mayfield avenue, Ft. Thomas, suffered head and chest injuries. She underwent an operation and was placed in an oxygen tent, relatives said.

Mr. Snyder is manager of the Newport office of the Metropolitan Insurance Co. He and his wife are in Springfield now. James Ryan, 211 Stokesay street, Ludlow, a waiter at the Yorkshire Club, Newport; his wife, Phyllis, 32, their two sons, Terry, 11, and Dennis. 5, suffered undetermined injuries.

Their conditions were listed as "lair." Dead was Miss Anne W. Asbury, 21, Campbellsburg, Henry county. Also injured critically was Miss Jean Willcox, 21, Jeffersonville, Ind. Miss Vivian L. Barnes, 19, Falmouth, was described as being "fair." The four women, all Transylvania students, were returning home from Detroit, where they had visited a fifth student at the college.

The Ryan family occupied the second auto. The Ohio Highway Patrol inVestigated the accident and reported the details. Drinks, Land Farley in Court John Farley 63, of 216 W. Fifth street, Newport, who suddenly became mad at the world and everyone in it, was fined $25 and costs Tuesday by Newport Police Judge Alfred Sgt. Jack Thiem testified Farley was intoxicated at Third and streets and suddenly went into a rage and began swinging his fists at all pedestrians passing him on corner.

Among those to evade the wild swinging fists was County Judge Odis W. Bertelsman. Sgt. Thiem intervened before any of the wild blows landed or before some one landed haymaker on Farley, who was. in the words of Sgt.

Thiem, "too drunk to see who he was swinging at." HOME EDITION PRICE FIVE CENTS Newport Team Wins Nightcap From R. R. Club Louisvillians Give Champs Hard Fight In Tourney Finals Sixth Ward Boosters of Newport were crowned Kentucky State Softball champions for the second straight year Monday night by defeating the strong K. of I. Railroad squad of Louisville, 2-0, in the second game of a doubleheader at the Newport Recreation field.

The will go to Watertown, play in the regional Boosters, tournament, which opens Friday, The railroad team, which dropped a 4-0 game to the Boosters earlier in the state tournament, surprised the large crowd by upsetting the Boosters, 2-0, in the first game Monday night and forced the tourney to go the limit. Rush Rules Supreme the first game, Charlie Rush showed great control by fanning 11 and walking none to shut out Boosters. He allowed five hits. Harry Sample, on the mound for the Boosters, allowed but but the Louisville team foushits run in the first inning on a walk and a hit and hung up second run with three hits in the fourth inning. Newport turned the tables on the Louisville team in the final game when Dick Boiman, winning pitcher for the Boosters, hit a home run in the third inning.

The Boosters added the second run in the fourth inning when Lloyd Dunlap sigled and moved to second when Charles Allesandro was hit by a pitched ball. then scored when Myron Rinehard hit a single into left field. Tines Suffers Loss Ferd Tines, who pitched a nohit game to put the Louisville team in the finals, was charged with the loss. was relieved in the fourth by Rush, who set the Boosters down the remainder of the game without a hit. Pete Murphy led the losers at bat with two hits.

The Boosters, of John Kinsella, were congratulated by James E. Deckert in a brief talk after the game. Stanley Moebus, chairman of the tournament committee, presented the championship trophy to the Boosters and Jacob Martz awarded the runner-up trophy to the K. I. team.

Bill Curry, the Boosters' center fielder, received the trophy as the outstanding batter on the pionship team. Mike Hoffman, catcher for Louisville, was given a trophy as the outstanding hitter for the losers. All-Tourney Team The following players were named on the all team: Dick Bolman the Boosters and Charlie Rush of K. pitchers; George Huck, first baseman of Boosters; Herb Wending of the Joe team, Covington; Bill 1 Hilgeforth of Lou Joe, and Charlie Allesandro of the Boosters, the infield; Tom Daniels of K. Bill Curry of the Boosters, and Russell Stein of the Sportsmen Bar, Louisville, the outfield.

Pile Driving Respite Is Just Temporary Yes, it was nice while it lasted. But, the pounding, just like the show, must go on. A group of Garrard street, Covington, residents, who have raised a cry extending from the local courts to Washington against the noises from Newport's steel sheet pile driving, a part of the city's obtained some relief Monday 000 flood control project night, The official in charge of the work explained at 7 p. m. Monday the pile driving was halted as workmen inserted other 90-foot sections of steel to make ready for additional driving.

The official added, "We have at all times strived to eliminate the noise during the night hours by placing our pilings in readiness during the night hours and doing the pounding during daylight hours." The company official said work is still behind schedule and the work day extending from 8 a. m. until midnight will continue, Last week the objectors carried their complaints to Sen. Garrett Withers in Washington. The U.S.

District Court dismissed their petition to curtail work hours. Under the contract, the work must be completed in a specified time or the contractor will be penalized, I Tract to Serve For Physical Education Plan South ah ah doth alar tith TEL 8 STATE CHAMPS- -Sixth Ward Boosters, who repeated as the Kentucky softball kings, were snapped by Russell Manuel, Post photographer, immediately after winning the deciding game from the K. I. Railway team of Louisville at the Newport Recreation Field Monday night. John Kinsella, widely known civic and social worker and sponsor of state champions, is shown standing on the left.

In lower photo, George Huck, first. baseman and manager the of the Boosters is shown receiving the state trophy from Stanley C. Moebus, Campbell county attorney. The attractive blond girl is Rita Kinsella, sponsor of the team and daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

John Kinsella. In Phone Rate Dispute Action of the newly organized Citizens Economic Council in its fight against the increase in telephone rates was defended in a statement issued Tuesday by Al J. Hovekamp, chairman of the group. In his statement Mr. Hovekamp said: "The Citizens' Economic Council did expect action to develop in attempt to defeat the group's fight against the telephone rate increase but the most astonishing surprise is that this move should come from the office of Stanley Chrisman Covington city solicitor.

We had no idea we were jumping on Mr. Chrisman's, toes. Asks Questions "Just what is the reason back of this attack upon the Citizens' Economic Council? Is it because are not doing a good job in securing thousands of signatures by telephone users against this rate increase? Does Mr. Chrisman know that the public is tired of these rate increases and is doing something about it? Also why is he attempting to stop voluntary contribution of funds by substantial business men, who know what they are doing and who desire to see the efforts of the council succeed. "Instead of opposition to the work of the council, why did he not give his assurance of co-operation and support when it is rendering a service for the people to attain the same objective that he should be anxious to attain? "Our organization has the legal right under the law to do what it is doing.

Mr. Christman's organization, the Northern Utilities District, has no legal basis. Right to Complain "In his statement, Mr. Chrisman denies the right of a group of individuals to complain or protest because the city gives the franchise. However, the city is made up of citizens that pay the bills.

"In his public announcement, Mr. Chrisman claimed the credit for forcing the telephone company to put up bond when the fact is that the arrangements for this was made before any formal protest by Mr. Chrisman saw the Woman Is Pushing Wheelbarrow From Florida City to Detroit A deeply tanned, woman clad in shorts and halter pulled on a pair of cotton gloves as she strode from a Williamstown hotel Tuesday morning. Close on her heels tagged a large-eyed 7-year-old boy whose hair recently had been bobbed at ear-length. They headed toward the hotel parking area prepared to resume journey to Detroit.

They passed several autos and the woman adjusted a straw hat which was secured by a bright red ribbon under her chin. She surveyed their vehicle with an appraising eye and then walked tween the handles of a wheelbarrow. The woman is Mrs. Julia Roka King St. Clair, 48, widow, who started pushing the barrow June Work of Conditioning 11.47-Acre Tract To Be Started at Once The purchase of a tract of 11.47 acres of land by the Beechwood School, Beechwood road, Ft.

Mitchell, Monday, to he developed into a physical education and recreational field for children of all ages, was announced by W. R. Davis, superintendent, Tuesday. The plot, which adjoins the rear of the school, grounds, was purchased the Sanford sisters, Dixie Highway. Although no purchase price was revealed.

it was believed to be in the neighborhood of $2500. Work Starts Now Conditioning of the ground, including grading and draining, will begin immediately to meet the most urgent needs of the school, according to the superintendent. Every possible effort will be made to ready the field in time for football practice. A complete athletic schedule to include baseball, softball, tennis and all types of approved physical recreation for children will be instituted, it was stated. The field is to be for all the school.

Appreciation Voiced The past year marked the first time that the school's physical educational program was under a full-time director, a position filled by Joe Corcoran. "We deeply appreciate the interest and co-operation of the Sanford sisters in making possible a well-rounded physical education curriculum," Mr. Davis said. light of day in Frankfort. "We believe that the first protest by any organization was filed by our group, excepting the Public Service Commission's own motion.

"The Economic Council also propounds this question to Mr. Chrisman. Because of the fact that the legal status of the Northern Kentucky Utilities District is debatable and open to question and also for the purpose of presenting a more forceful case to the Public Service Commission, would it not be a better plan to have each city or community attorney file a separate protest against the rate increase Believe Body Found In River Is Hume's The body of a drowning victim, believed to be that of Claude 40, Davis hotel, Cincinnati, was found Tuesday in the Ohio river at Bromley. Ray Kendell, Box 302, River road, Bromley, found the body in the river in the rear of his home. County Patrolman Ralph Schneider said it was evident the victim was struck by the propeller of a motor boat as his right arm and left leg were mangled and his neck appeared to have been broken.

The body nude when found. Mr. Hume was wearing a pair of women's panties at time he was drowned Sunday when swimming in the river at the foot of avenue, Cincinnati Mr. Hume, police said, cried for help when mid-stream and disappeared under the surface before two fishermen could reach him. The of the victim found tallies with that of Mr.

Hume, police said. $400 Worth of Flood Wall Tools Stolen Tools valued at more than $400, used in construction of Covington's flood wall were stolen Monday from a lot at Third street and Crescent avenue. James Oaks, who is in charge of work at the project, said the water pump and He thieves took a hydraulic, jack, said that an undetermined amount of gasoline was taken from trucks parked on the lot. Delinquent Vehicle Owners To Be Cited Police Chief Dolph Perry pointed an official finger Tuesday at 456 Bellevue vehicle owners who have not paid their city auto tax. "Court citation will be issued Monday to all owners who have not purchased a city Chief Perry warned.

He said more than 1200 motorists have paid the city tax. Rites Thursday For Dr. Irvin Abell $100,000 Campbell Hospital Bonds Sold The contract for the sale of $100.000 worth of the $1,000,000 bond issue for Campbell county's new hospital was awarded Tuesday by the Fiscal Court to Otis Cincinnati bond brokers. The Otis, company was low among bidders. The successful bid was for per cent interest and a premium of $438.30.

Daniel Schwartz, chairman of the hospital board, recommended the granting of the contract to the Otis company after a brief meeting with other members of the board. This marks the first sale of bonds. The proceeds from the sale will go toward meeting preliminary obligations which include $20,000 for the a purchase of the hospital site on Grand avenue north of Highland avenue, Ft. Thomas, and the engaging of architects for the drafting of plans and specifications for the new institution. The hospital board has approved the plans and has forwarded them to state and federal health authorities for their approval.

Veterans Housing Committee Named A veterans housing committee been named by the United Ex-Service Men's Society to make a study of new and pending legislation relative to housing for veterans and matters pertaining to GI loans. Charles D. Gaupel Sr. was named chairman of committee. Other members are Leonard Wiggins, Hubert Cooley, Gordon S.

Cooley and John A. Dunaway. Missionary Will Speak Rev. Nicholas Schneider, native of Holland, who came to the S. at the age of 14 and then became a Catholic missionary in China for 16 years, will be guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Covington Optimist Club at 12:15 p.

m. Thursday at, the Chamber Commerce. Rev. Schneider lived in this country 15 years before going to China. His topic will be "The Amusing Side of Being a Missionary." Children Give No Recount Hearings Circus Benefit Before Sept.

19 Court For Polio Fund Campbell county's polio fund was enriched $10 Tuesday with the contribution from a "circus" staged by a group of Ft. Thomas children Monday night on the lawn of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haas, 11 Rosemont avenue, Ft. Thomas.

The children staged side show a attraction and a movie and concluded the performance with a attraction under the "big special, Scores of residents living in the vicinity of Rosemont avenue took in the circus and their contributions made the $10 purse for the county's polio fund possible. Children who took part in the circus as performers, barkers and what not included Judy Ludwig, Ruth Hesselbrock, Shirley Ann and Donna Jean Hogan and Beatrice Ann, Carolyn and Joe Haas Jr. The $10 proceeds were turned over to John B. Drahmann, Campbell Circuit Court clerk and chairman of the county's infantile paralysis campaign. Boosters Will Meet Bellevue High School Bosters will meet at 8 p.

m. Tuesday at the high school. FRANKFORT, Aug. 30 -The Kentucky Court of Appeals has decided to hear no election contest or recount suits until its regular fall term opens Sept. 19.

member of the court said the decision was made because deadline filing contest suits in and there is reason for the Circuit Court already has, passed high court to try for quick decisions here. He said it wouldn't matter particularly when election cases were re decided, so long as results were in the hands of county officials in time to have ballots printed for the Nov. 8 general election. Percie P. Brown asked the court to declare him winner of the Democratic nomination for justice of the peace in Kenton county's First Magisterial District.

Erlanger Elsmere School Dates Fixed Erlanger and Elsmere schools will open Sept. 7 at 8:30 a. it was announced by Edgar Arnett, superintendent of schools. New students have been asked to register from 9 a. m.

to noon and from 1 to 3 p. m. Friday. First grade students must bring birth certificates. A faculty meeting will be held Sept.

6, Mr. Arnett reported. 21 at Jacksonville, Fla. The is her son, Dolphy. The wheelbarrow contains their clothing and other personal belongings together with copies of a son, "Dreaming Memories of You," which she said she composed.

The sheet music is their only means of revenue. Mrs. St. Clair started the long trek not as a gag, but as a means to an end Dolphy had been ill and had expressed the wish to see his grandma, Mrs. St.

Clair's mother. She lives in Detroit. Another son and a daughter of the wheelbarrow pusher also live in the Michigan city. The Florida woman said she is getting valuable experience which she intends using as a theme for a She believes she will title it simply: "The Wheelbarrower." LOUISVILLE, Aug. 30 services will be held here Thursday for Dr.

Irvin Abell internationally known surgeon, who died at a fishing camp on the Pickerel River in Canada Sunday. Dr. Abell, who was 72, died of a heart attack. His body was flown to Sudbury, Ontario, and is due to arrive in Louisville tomorrow morning. The funeral will be at the Cathedral of the Assumption at 10 a.

m. with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Dr. Abell had been president of nearly every major medical organization in the nation, including the American Medical Association (1938-39), American Gastro-Enteralogical Association (1939-40), and the American College of Surgeons (1946-47). He was in a party of 20 Louisville business and professional men on a vacation fishing trip at Kamp Kaintuck on the Pickerel River.

He leaves his widow and three sons, Dr. Irvin Abell Spalding Abell and William Abell, an attorney, all of Louisville; a niece, Mrs. Theodore Dwertmann, 2039 Greenup street, Covington, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Harting, 2041 Greenup street, Covington. He was holder of the Laetare Medal from Notre Dame University, several honorary degrees, and honorary fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Opening of Southgate School Set Tuesday Southgate public school will open Tuesday, Sept. 6, Samuel King, principal has announced. Registration of grade school students will be held at 8:30 a. m. opening day, Mr.

King asked each student to bring his report card. Any child six years old on or before Dec. 31 will be eligible to enter the first grade. Children five years old on or before Dec. 31 will be eligible to enter kindergarten.

They must be accompanied by a parent and must have a birth certificate. Mr. King said Miss Burnetta Brownfield has been named to the faculty to fill the vacancy created through the retirement of Miss Ada Ellis, last year. The principal said he will be in his office Tuesday through Friday from 9 a. m.

to 4 p. m. for consultation with parents. Many motorists have stopped to offer lifts. However, she has been forced to turn them down because she cannot abandon the barrow.

"And where could you put a wheelbarrow in an auto?" Most of the time Dolphy walks at the side of his mother. Sometimes, though, little legs get weary and then he is put atop the heaped vehicle. Mrs. St. Clair wastes very little time on the road.

She expects to reach Walton Tuesday night. One whole day will be spent in Cincinnati. Three weeks ago a store owner in Georgia gave her a present of a pair of oxfords. These, she admitted, have helped a lot. Gravel on some of the roads hurt her feet, she said.

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