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I EVENING REPORT, LEBANON, FEBRUARY 9, 1937. PAGE THREE "WHAT'S OF THE 'ECONOMY' DAD?" THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY, SON- LIKE BUYING A FORD V8!" "LISTEN to me, Son. When a Ford V-8 engine gets as comfort, quiet, and unusual roominess this latest many miles to as little fuel as the new Ford 60-horse- Ford V-8 is truly the quality car in the low-price field. power V-8 engines are getting -that's Economy with See it at your Ford dealer's showa big And what's more- room. Drive it.

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Ask Ford dealer about the your easy payment plans body construction (a single welded unit) new of the Universal Credit Company. Mrs. George Krause, of 123 South 5th street, has been notified of the death on February 2, at Paso Robles, California, of her sister, Mrs. Frank Grove. Burial occurred February 5, at Paso Robles.

Mrs. Grove was a daughter of the late Attorney and Mrs. Bassler Boyer and left Lebanon twenty-five years ago. She is well remembered here as Barbara Boyer. In addition to Mrs.

Krause, a sister, Mrs. Thomas Earle, of Germantown, and three brothers, Arthur, of Oregon; Uhian, of Seattle, Washington, and Shirk, of London, England, survive. Mrs. Tucker Speaks On National Defense At Meet Quigley Auxiliary Mrs. George Tucker, of this city, made all address Oil "National Detense," Monday night, to the menbers of Harrison Quigley Post Auxilboliary, Palmyra, who sponsored their annual defense and Americanism program in conjunction with their semi-monthiy meeting.

The program presented after the regular auxiliary business session also featured the appearance of the auxiliary sextette, in several numbers: Gilbert Gingrich, recitation; Juliana Bright, reading on "Lincoln," Mrs William Herr and Mrs. Ray Bright had charge of the program. The latter announced that an additional school award will be made to Campbelitown public schools. Reports were made my Mrs. C.

D. Gingrich, Mrs. Ross Krow, Mrs. Earl Whitmore, Mrs. John Sauley Jr.

Plans for the public ard party at the Legion Home, Friday night, were completed and it was decided to send a check of fifteen dollars to headquarters for flood relief. The Palmyra unit have chartered a hus to transport members to the Tri-County-Council Auxiliary meet at Shippensburg this coming Saturday. Blanket club awards went to Kathryn Stephen, Richard Yeiser, Mrs. Ivan Light; attendance prizes, Mrs. Evan Wolt and Mrs.

John Shenk. On Monday, February 22nd. menhers will enjoy a Martha Washington covered dish social at the home of Rose Gingrich, Hershey. The meeting, presided, ever by Mrs. Frank Eisenhower, was largely attended.

POMONA GRANGE SCHAEFFERSTOWN Saturday, Feb. 13, 1937 Afternoon, 2 O'clock Installation of Officers by State Master, J. Audrey Boak EVENING Business and Literary Session OWT BOAS MATTSON CASE SUSPECT HELD IN NORTH DAKOTA we can get through," but refused to 'state what. disposal would be made of him after arrival there. The Chief of Police at Grafton said he had been advised Poracki would be brought there "because we have the strongest jail in this part of the country." He said that so far as he knew there were no 'G' men in Grafton.

Poracki was to have been taken to Grafton last night, but all highways are blocked by snow. Immigration authorities were ex tremely reticent concerning their prisoner. Elmer R. McConnachie, migration agent, did declare: (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) "He's a dead ringer for the sketches artists drew from the descriptions obtained of the Mattson kidnaper. Poracki's fingerprints and photographs have been forwarded to Tacoma and to Washington, it was learned.

It was said he has admitted being an ex-convict, and has admitted being in the state or Washington in the past few months. Officials said Poracki gave conflicting stories concerning his movement since December 27, the date the little Mattson boy was stolen from his home. Their description of the "Tim," who attempted to collect the ransom through newspaper advertisements, was the basis for the artists's drawings broadcast throughout the nation by the Department of Justice. Officials admitted the man in custody fits this description "amazingly." even to the broken nose. Poracki was brought here yesterday from Joliette, No.

arrested last Thursday, it was presumed authorities have been grilling him and checking on his stories since that, time. LATE BULLETINS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) should be given special treatment," Earle said. CITY MANAGER BARRINGER QUITS POST IN DETROIT DETROIT, Feb. 9. -While peace conferences in Detroit remained stymied tension was relaxed in Flint today with sudden withdrawal of City Manager John M.

Barringer from the stormy auto strike picture. Barringer, target of union attacks, vacated his office in City Hall SO Mayor Harold Bradshaw could take over his duties as virtual dictator. PRES. ROOSEVELT IN CLOSE WASHINGTON, Feb. touch today with developments in Detroit.

There was however, no MICHIGAN REPUBLICAN WASHINGTON, Feb. gan auto strike was proposed in a today by Rep. Transue, of committee of seven conduct the DELAY IN JURY SELECTION SOMERSET, Feb. slowed up the pace of the "third court recessed at noon only one juror session, bringing to 11 the number TOUCH WITH AUTO STRIKE Roosevelt was keeping in close the automobile strike negotiations at indication of Presidential intervention. URGES PROBE OF AUTO STRIKE investigation of the Michi- resolution introduced in the House Michigan.

He proposed that a House inquiry. SLOWS UP SOMERSET TRIAL in selection of the remaining jurors degree" murder trial today. When had been selected at the morning thus far chosen. MARCH TO BRING LARGE FEDERAL FINANCING OPERATION WASHINGTON, Jan. indications that the government will engage in another large financing operation next month, were seen today in treasury circles.

COOKE READY FOR PENNA. JOB AFTER SIX WEEKS VACATION WASHINGTON, Feb. L. Cooke, who recently resigned as rural electrification administrator, today promised Governor George H. Earle and Sen.

Guffey of Pennsylvania, that when he returned from all impending six weeks trip aboard he will consider himself "subject to call," for any work the Pennsylvania state administration should like to have him do. Senator Guffey said that he and Governor Earle "ran into Cooke" and had an informal chat with him. Guffey said no specific job was discussed. ONE KILLED--ONE HURT IN TUCUMCARI, New Mexico, Feb. Chicago to Los Angeles passenger the rear of a freight train at Logan, today, killing fireman Ed Sutton, 10.

mind. All passengers escaped injury, mail and baggage cars were derailed. PARKERS PLEAD NOT NEWARK. N. Feb.

his son, Ellis Junior, pleaded not indictment charging them with Lindbergh law. Judge William Clark set their trial It is alleged that they kidnaped from New York to New Jersey during mann case. EASTMAN VOICES OPPOSITION WASHINGTON, Feb. Interstate Commerce Commission, today state Commerce Commission in short haul bill. NEW MEXICO CRASH TODAY -The Rock Island Railroad's new train "The crashed into New Mexico, 25 miles east of here, and injuring engineer, John Hulofficials said.

The locomotive. GUILTY--TRIAL SET FOR APRIL 19 H. Parker, Mt. Holly detective and guilty when arraigned today on an conspiracy to kidnap under the so-called for April 19. Paul H.

Wendel who was brought the final days of the Bruno Haupt- TO PETTENGILL BILL -Commissioner Joseph B. Eastman of the appeared before the House Interopposition to the Pettengill long and TAPROOM OWNERS HELD RESULT OF NEW JERSEY KILLING MAYS LANDING, N. Feb. and Matthew Yannettu, Vineland taproom owners, today were held without bail in connection with the slaying of Howard Titus, 22, a Vineland mechanic. Foreign Legions Swarm Into Malaga Quick Punishment For Red Leaders Populace Offers Little Resistance (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) The whole central part of the port with a normal population of 000 was looted and then burned to the ground.

The dead lay everywhere, although there was practically no resistance to the rebel's entry. "There was a little fighting at first by some madmen who took up positions in houses," said Gen. De Llano. "They left 80 dead, while our only losses were a few wounded." The populace, either sincerely or through fear, greeted the rebels with tremendous enthusiasm, giving the Fascist salute and shouting "Arriba Espana!" (Up Spain.) In retaliation for the killing of an estimated 6000 during the leftists' occupation of the city, however, the rebel commanders openly anncunced their intention of dealing with the utmost severity with captured, loyalist leaders. Firing squads would act immediately after sentences were passed, the rebels said.

The swift swoop on Malaga probably accounted for at least 2000 loyalist lives in spite of the minor fighting. Rebels announced in one phase of the operations at Malaga 200 "Reds" were killed, and 12 big guns and 12,000,000 cartridges were captured, FUHRMAN POST TO PARTICIPATE IN TWO EVENTS About twenty five comrades of Fuhrman Fost. Veterans of Foreign Wars, plan to attend two events over the coming week -end, the first, a testimonial dinner to be given on Satur. day in Harrisburg by veterans of that district for National mander B. W.

Kearney, of Gloversville, New York; and the second, a Veterans Association meeting to be held in Steelton 011 Sunday which the National Commander will attend. Aunouncement of the events, and the decision to attend, came about at the semi-monthly meeting of Fuhrman Post held on Monday evening. The Post completed for their card party to arrangements Vets home on Thursday evening, open to post members only: and plans were started for a suitable program to feature the next Post meeting on Washington's Birthday, Monday evening, February 22. There will a speaker and a song program by the Post's Gold Stripe Chorus which is taking the lead in the preliminary arangemenes. Veterans were 1'0- minded of the 17th annual banquet to be held tonight by Scout Troop No.

7. in St. Luke's Episcopal church. A letter of acknowledgement and thanks was read from the Red Cross in connection with the recent bution given by the Post for flood relief purposes. It was announced that the Abraham Lincoln Hotel will be headquarters for the Pennsylvania delegation during the National Encampment to be held in Reading next June 24, 25 and 26.

Lunch was served after Monday night's meeting. TASTY CAKES FROM CRYSTAL Report Publishing Company and employes acknowledge a treat in the form of delicious doughnuts from the Moyer-Crystal restaurant, Eighth and Willow Sts. The "Fasnacht" cakes were enjoyed by the entire force as a mid-morning luncheon and thanks 10 Manager and Mrs. William Nicas was the vote. FIREMEN MOURN DEATH Rescue Hose Company, 4th and Lehman streets.

is mourning the death of G. B. McClellan Nagle who died last Saturday in Myerstown. and whose funeral was held this afternoon. Mr.

Nagle a former resident of the 5th Ward, was one of the pioneer members of the company. The company flag is at half-mast in his honor. LINDBERGHS TARRY IN SICILY PALERMO, Sicily, Feb. 9-(INS) -Colonel and Mrs. Charles A.

Lindbergh, here on a second "flying honeymoon" spent several hours today inspecting the famous Grecian ruins at Segesta. They are expected to resume their trip tomorrow, probably flying direct to Alexandria, Egypt. World War soldiers often carried equipment weighing considerably more than 100 pounds. Mrs. George Krause Mourns Death Sister In Paso Robles, Cal.

Mrs. George Carpenter Dies Following Attack Suffered On Street Mrs. Caroline Carpenter, nee Shach, wife of George Carpenter, of Rexmont, collapsed on the street near 4th and Chestnut streets on Monday afternoon, and was rushed to the Good Samaritan hospital by taxicab. She died at 2:15 this morning the victim of apoplexy, at the age of 52 years. Aside from her husband Mrs.

Carpenter is survived by two sons, Arthur and Clifton: four daughters, Helen, Elsie and Gladys Carpenter; and Mrs. Stanley Dehm; two brothers, Henry and Francis Shach, of Pinegrove; four sisters, Mrs. Tucka Rump, Mrs. Christine Eisenhauer, Mrs. Katie Strauser, of Pinegrove, and Mrs.

Amanda Reager, of this city. Eight grandchildren also survive. Philip E. Levengood Passes Away Monday Victim Complications Philip E. Levengood, aged 75 years, a pattern maker by trade, of 429 Spruce street, died on Monday afternoon at the Sanatorium, following a two weeks illness of complication.

Mr. Levengood was employed for years at the Lebanon Manufacturing Company's plant, and for twenty-five years or more he was engaged in the pattern making business for himself. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Parish, and the St.

Patrick and St. Mary Society. Mr. Levengood was also a member of the Union Fire company. He leaves the following sons and daughters: John, Charles, Paul, Philip and Guy Levengood; Mrs.

Joseph Snavely and Mrs. Fred Kirchoff; fifteen grand children and great grand children; and a sister Mrs. Charles V. Arnold. Mr.

Levengood was a son of Jonathan and Mary Allwein Levengood. DEATHS David N. Shanaman Death In Richland Is Shock To Many Friends David N. Shanaman, proprietor of a hatchery and poultry farm at Richland and also an antique collector of note, died Monday night at 8:15 p. m.

at his home in Richland, a victim of pneumonia. He had been ill for one week. Mr. Shanaman, a former school teacher for nineteen years, attended Annville Normal and Millersville State Normal schools. He was born and reared in the Water Works region.

Following his career as a teacher in the public schools, Mr. Shanaman entered the employ of S. M. Hess and Brother, Philadelphia, as a salesman, covering twenty-seven counties, in the state, and also traveling in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. Mr.

Shanaman also traveled extensively collecting antiques. He dealt with Harry, Dupont and Wana- I makers and other prominent merchants. He was one of the most prominent residents of the county and news of his death was received with sincere regret in many circles. Survivors are his widow. Mary, nee a daughter, Mrs.

D. Ellis Zimmerman, wife of Dr. ZimmerKintzle, man, of Annville. The deceased was a member of Tulpehocken Reformed Church. FRANCIS P.

WINTER Francis F. Winter, five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Winter, of 116.

North 14th Street, died early today at the home a victim of complication. Aside from the parents the child leaves three brothers, Richard, Robert and Joseph: and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Winter, and Mr. and Mrs.

Andrew Salay. MRS. CHAS. HORWATH Mrs. Irene, wife of Charles C.

Hor-! wath, aged 24, of Grantville R. D. 1. died Monday at the County Home from complications. She was a member of Union Salem U.

B. church. Survivors are the husband and four children, Mary, Rose, Helen and Charles, at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Zipp of Grantville R.

and following sisters and brothers: Beulah Addley, Tower City; Emma Kohler, Lykens; Marvin Zipp, Gertrude, Dorothy, Robert, Arthur, and Corbetin, all at home. MRS. EMMA KEATH Mrs. Emma Keath, 82, of 528 Bollman street, passed away at her home today after a four weeks' illness of complications. She was 2.

member of First E. C. church at 6th and Chestnut streets. Three children, Morris Keath, Joseph Keath and Mrs. John Strickler.

Lebanon, along with a sister, Mrs. Julia Stergis, two brothers, William and Thomas Kissinger, Lititz; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren survive. MARY BECKER Mary (Werner) Becker, 77, widow of Jacob Becker, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. R.

Schlecterly, M'Clure, Pa. Her husband preceded her in death eight years. Surviving besides her daughter, Mrs. Schlecterly, are two sons, Miles. Myerstown; John, Kutztown; also six grandchildren and four great, grandchildren; 2 sister.

Mrs. Gerberich, Ono. She was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church. WALTER C. LEFEVRE Walter C.

LeFever, sixty-one, died suddenly at his home, 237 West ond Street, Hummelstown, He was born near Quarryville, a son of the late Martin and Mary Winters LeFevre. He was a member of the First United Brethren Church, of Hummelstown; North Star No. 67, 0. U. A.

Quarryville; ternal Order of Orioles, Lebanon Nest No. 147, Lebanon, and the Hummelstown Chemical Fire Co. He was a resident of Hum melstown for the past fifteen years, prior to which time he resided in Lancaster city and Drumore township. He was employed by the HerTransit Hershey. He is survived by his wife, who was Annie C.

Moore, before marriage and these children: Robert of Hummelstown: Dorothy wife ot John S. Wenger, Lawn; and Mary, wife of John Weidman, Sperting Hill. and eight grandchildren; a brother Charles, of Lancaster R. D. No.

a sister, Ida, of Quarryville; a half-sister, Lillian, wife of George Eshelman, Lampeter. CYRUS E. CRAMER Cyrus E. Cramer, aged 80 years, of 630 East Lehman street, a retired Bethlehem Steel Company worker. died at noon today at the Sanatorium, following an illness of apoplexy, with which he was stricken about a week ago.

Mr. Cramer was a resident of Cornwall all his lite, until he took up residence here about three years ago. He was a member of the Cornwall Methodist Episcopal Church. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Elmira Cramer; a daughter Miss Myrtle E.

Cramer, and the following brothers: William of Cornwall; and U. Grant and Samuel Cramer, this city. FUNERALS MRS. ELIZABETH MARTIN The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Martin was held this morning from the residence of a daughter, Mrs.

Harvey S. Seltzer, North Annville, with further services in United Zions' Children church at Annville. Revs. Adam' Wengert and David Zellers officiated and burial was made on the adjoining cemetery. Rohland Funeral Home was in charge.

GEORGE B. NAGLE The funeral of George B. McClellan Nagle, was held this afternoon from his late residence, 13 College street, Myerstown, with Rev. David Lockart of the Reformed Church officiating. Neighbors acted as bearers and Mount Lebanon Lodge Masons 226 were in charge of Masonic rites at the graveside in Mt.

Hope Ceme-' tery. Edgar Bahney of Myerstown was the funeral director. JAMES J. MCGOVERN Rev. Father Anthony Kane, assistant rector of St.

Mary's Church officiated at funeral services held today in the church for James Joseph McGovern. late of 423 North 8th Street. Interment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery. Services were largely attended and there was an abundance of beautiful flowers. Bearers were: Allen Gebhard, Doniald Behney, Walter Wentz, Frank Loehle, Cyril Kline, and Jacob Maier.

Among others here for the funeral were a brother Frank McGovern, of Marian, and a sister Miss Esther McGovern, of New York City. Funferal arrangements were in charge of Director William H. Arnold. BUCKS CO. MAN KILLED HERKIMER.

N. Feb. 9-(I. N. -A hitch-hiker killed by a car near Frankford Sunday, night, was identified today as George H.

Rogers, 610 N. Second St. Hartsville, by Coronor James Graves. Hartsville is in Bucks County, Pa..

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