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THE DAILY REGISTER Published Continuously Since 1915 THE DAILY REGISTER, HARRISBURG, SATURDAY, MARCH 24. 1956 NEW SERIES, VOLUME 41, NO. 22t Third Snowstorm in Eight Days Hits Eastern States Indict Spinster RC WM to r74 nnn Suspend Nuclear Tests in Pacific For L-U lias Japanese I I I suspend great spring vfQVG Little embezzlement IITIIS CHOIR to present annual performance of "The Seven Last Words of Christ." This beautiful musical setting of Our Lord's last words by Theodore Dubois which has become a traditional part of Holy Week observance in our community will be presented Thursday evening. March 29. in the First Methodist church.

The performance will be under the direction of John WASHINGTON -uP'--The Unii-; ed Statvs has rejected a Japanese plea suspend great spring series of nuclear in the Pacific. are visa's defense of the free wonci. In a rormal nute de'ivercd to the Japanese Embassy here last Morxiay. the State said "the pctsession and competence in nuclear weapons by leading nations of the free are the chief deterrent 10 and to 'Aar." The note, released night, also rejected a Japanese request for advance assurance the United maiciediorc'ibeziiemeniu: ia pay for any da age or inconvenience tests may returned a cause to Japan's shipping or fishing. However, it said this country Springfield Woman Had Been Employed At Bank for 34 Years SPRINGFIELD.

US. A "devout" spinster who for 34 years had been employed by the Springfield Marine Bank Friday v.as Dulles Warns U.S. Must Keep Military Economic 'Umbrella' Over Free Asia By HTHS Choir Set Docket for April Term of Circuit Court 000 from the bank. A federal grand jury true bill against Mi-s Helen Rose Mulcahey. 53.

Springfield, charging embezzlement, misapplication" of would give "further consideration" funds and false entries in the to 'he matter if any official evi- bank's books. dence is received after the tests of "substantial economic losses" by Japan or any of us people. A The Japanese request a investments oil properties, ana prO mpted bv results "or the bis there was "little indication" she hydrogen bomb test explosion March" I. 1954. in which more than a score of Japanese fishermen were radioactive "fallout." re- One of the Japanese later died.

The Atomic Energy Commission has indicated its new Pacific tests Bank officials and investigators indicated the money v.as used for to finance for lavish Main Purpose of American Policy Is to Avert War OIL REPORT: WASHINGTON ttT.E-- Secretary of Stale John Foster Dulles warns the United States must keep a mitt-' tary and economic "'protective um-. brella over free Asian nations or lose them to Communism. wish to see the free world The docket for the April term preserved and enlarged we must of circuit court has been set by help, or forces of aespqtisnt will Judge Harold 'L. Zimmerman of tak control -Dulles sa Frida Dry Holes Mark Completions For This Week had used the money The Harrisburg Township high expensive tastes or school choir will give its annual living. performance of "The Seven Last The nine-count indictment.

Words of Christ" by Theodore Du- turned before Federal Judge Char: bpis at 8 o'clock on Thursday eve- es Briggle. charged the rnis- ning, March 29. in the First Metho- use money included drafts of will begin shortly after April 20. dist church. S1S.OOO and $9,000 to the lilini Oil issued March This very beautiful musical set- Tulsa.

Okla. Soldier, Ike Tells Burned Boy WASHINGTON President Eisenhower has urged a critically burned Washington boy to be "a brave dier." Charles McGettigan. 9. suffered third-degree bums over half of his body March 4 a fiare exploded. He received a letter Friday night signed by Presidential Secretary Ann C.

Whitman. "The President recently learned about our accident and asked me to send you this note of friendly greeting and good wishes." the letter said. "At a time like this, it lakes a lot ol laith and courage, but he is sure you are a orave little soldier and that your recovery will be a speedy one." Al Cagle, 95, Dies at Eldorado; 1 thai a 420.000 square-mile area ting of Our last" words has Bank President George Bunn around the Marshal! Islands proV i A i i i i i i i become a triditional part of Holy said the Week in our commun- ed by insurance. cover- He said Taken from the Robertson Tri-State O3 Report follow: the John Schork, director of the America. Seattle, the firm school choir, says that this which underwrote the employe's is the musical occasion to which bond, had already covered the the students look forward most loss.

eagerly every' year. Even after Each of the nine counts carries students are graduated they like to a maximum penalty of five years be at home to join the choir in in prison and a $5.000 fine. The presenting "The Seven Last various counts include the embez- zlement charges, false entries and a number of alumni several instances of illegal diverging with the student sion of funds. making a sroup of seventv Bunn, said Miss Mulcahey report concerned the Formosa 21 were dry noies. members in all.

for this was one of the "better paid" Monday. April 2: DetauUs. Straits area where Notionalist and Thev were the Buchman-O'Xeal vear" presentation will include 'employes of the bank, said she Tuesday, April 3. pleaGiu-s as Rcd Chinese military forces ex- George G. Mugge, SWc NE XW.

two of the former student soloists had concealed the embezzlement 20-9s-6e. and Yickery's Mugge vho sang the same parts during diverting bank drafts to her Heirs Xo. I. SWc XW SE. 36-9s-6e their high school days.

Bill John- own use and covering them with 1 (both Harrisburg township) and; on of Eldorado and Bob Beta of outstanding; E. F. Choisser Xo. I. XEc Paducah will sing the tenor and He said the woman apparently XW XW.

luSs-Te (Eldorado town- baritone solo. The soprano solos had been involved in these ma- elab- will be sung by Dorothy Hanriing. neuvers for several years. The state- Other activity; a senior member of the choir, discrepancies were discovered in a U.S. Communitiz- Mrs.

Robert Xorman will be or- routine audit last month. Miss Formosa ed Xo. 1. XWc SE SE. l5-Ss-5e ganiit.

Mulcahey a i preliminary does not (Galatia) awaited cable tools to" The time for the program hss hearing Feb. 27 and was freed un- test the Vases. 'been moved up to eight o'clock in der $10.000 bond. She will be ar- Dulles said ihe United States is Olen D. Sharp's Pearl Webber the hope that men and raigned in Federal Court Wednes- striving in negotiations with the Xo.

2. SWc SE SW. 10-Ss-5e, was their employees will be able to at- dav. Thursday April 12 (jur-: chincse Communists "for a reero- on flow testing the RC at 2968-S8. le nd.

It is the sincere hope of the Bunn said Miss Mulcahey appar- McCoy et al vs. Hunung- rocal renunc i a of force with it swabbed 456 barrels of oil in 12 choir that a many people ently had been very careful to ton Industries. b. part cu ar relaaon to this Taiwan hours naturally and flowed 35 bar- lll be present to hear this beau-' avoid any use of the money locallv McCoy c-t ai vs. Huntmgton a area rels of oil an hour through a choke tiful and inspiring program.

Dresser. The Secretary sai-d his 19-day a er uc id end fracture. I Monday, April 16 (jury): C. tour of 10 Far Eastern nations also Delwood's Dehvood Hefiin Xo. Daffon vs.

Robert Cordell Morgan: pointed up the danger which So- XE XW. was on Kenneth Irvin vs. Gus Brown et and Chinese Communist pro- um p'testing the Aux Vases. grams of economic penetration DeluoodV Dehvood Hefiin Xo. IF1 I fl- Tuesday.

April 17 (jury): Joan "hatred" pose to freedom in 2 XE XW. 15-8s-5e. was on scph G. Crabb vs. Adolph L.

Smith Asia- lO testing the Aux Vases at 2S66et'al: Sewell Devore et al vs. Mabel He said the trip made him more S4 the Aux Vases lime at 2916-25 Sanders: Mabel Sanders vs. Otis convinced than ever OL the merits and the 0'IIara at 2954-57 and of the beefea-up Phillips- Xoble Xo. 2. 380 feet north and 330 feet east of SWc XE XE.

15-8s-5e. was testing Speliina Bee held at Evans-, the Aux It fiowea 30 oar- rels of oil an hour after fracture. ground a "danger area effective April 20." to include 3f "small" H- for expected to continue into June or possibly July. Spreads Five Inches in Massachusetts Colder Weather Predicted in Midwestern Areas By United Press The third storm in eight day swept from Michigan into the northeastern states today, up more than 5 inches of snow in central York and Massachusetts. Highways were covered by a thick blanket.

Snow removal crews ordered out to attempt to prevent the paralyzing tieup of a ago when up to 15 Cinches of snow stalled traffic. In South Boston, the luck of the Irish faded again. A St. Patrick's Day parade, postponed last week because of snow, was called off as the storm hit. Some 30,000 marchers had been scheduled to parade- The southern fringe of the storm hit Xew York City and up to four inches was expected in the metropolitan area.

In Connecticut and Massachusetts from 6 to 10 inches was predicted. Cold wave warnings were issued for today and tonight in West Virginia and Virginia and much. Rev. J.F.Gill to Hold Revival Services at McKinley Avenue Baptist Frank P. Parker et al change gunfire almost Corporation: C.

K. "The spot in the Far -s. Ellis I. rancher; where, at tl Griffin et al vs. John Stelle es et al.

ay. April 9: Empanel grand jury; defaults. Wednesday, April 11 (jury cases): Peooie vs. Aaron Colsoa: Peo- 4 pie vs. 'Aaron Colson (second hc in the troubled count): Dale Sullivan etc.

vs. Myr- area is to su.e tie Trammel et al: E. A. IrJn vs. flare into war.

Citv of Eldorado. Al 95. retired miner liv- rf 8 2 ig Str colder weather predicted for the dorado, died in ao piUl southem Midw st and Ohio at 1 p. m. Vailev.

He was the son of James ana Phronia Cagie and was hoisting Tnree lo sev mche nei1f engineer at Xo. 10 mine for many snow was on the ground raoa a rs snowstorm Fnaav a band He'leaves his wife. Florence: one in acros southern Michigan. son, Fern Cagle. Eldorado, and Jackson.

reported an ae- three daughters. Mrs. Carl cumulation of 10 inches of snow Detroit. Mrs. Al Broxvcier, and Grand Rapids and Detroit, Detroit.

Mrs. J. Esterlm. St. had 7 inches.

Louis. 18 grandchildren. 13 The snowstorm moving into great grandchildren and 6 great- York and Pennsylvania today drop- great-grandchildren. ped 4 inches in six hours at Erie, Four children preceded him in and 3 inches at Buffalo, N. Y.

death. Mrs. Effie Costello, Fred. Rain showers fell south of the Amos and Raleigh Cagle. snow belt in Illinois and Indiana The body lies in state at the and moved eastward across Ohio; Martin funeral home where serv- into Pennsylvania, ices will be held Monday at 2 p.

Scattered rains also fell in north- m. Rev, T. Leo Dodd will officiate western Oregon and near Seattle, and burial will be in Wolf Creek Wash, cemetery. Rev. J.

F. Gill Song Writer Mart Dixon Dies BROXXVILLE. X. Y. Mort Dixon.

song writer vaudeville actor who wrote State Spelling Bee Mitchell et ai, Wednesday. April 18 Coal Co. Maxire Pickett, adm etc. vs. C.

Mart Watson et ah foreign aid program. The nr the Communist apartment with a niece, whom she had adopted. Acquaintances said she helped a number of other nieces and nephews attend school Xancy Kardesty, eighth grade by providing a home for them in ouoil of Col'ege Heights school and the city. Saline county spelling champion took sixth place in the Evansville Extinguish Grass Fire Mna RPA F.van«_ 3 The wave of cold air following the snowstorm, dropped the mercury to only 1 above zero at Grand Forks, early today. Northern Minnesota reported near zero temperatures.

In the Southwest and Rocky Mountain states skies were clear and with temperatures in the high 70s the and low 80s. 3-YeoT-OId Boy Dies Near Eldorado Gii! is pastor of the Sec- Dixon spent years in vaudeville ond Baptist church of West Frank- and after World War I directed the fort, and is throughout "Whiz which toured by his powerful, persua- Europe. sive. p-eachiag. Mayaard Cannon.

Among other popular songs with Hayes of Wassoa. died at the home church ir.usic director, direct Dixon lyrics are: "'Bye. Bve of grandparents. Mr. and Mrs, the There be special Blackbird," -I Found Million- Wood Haves on the Broughtoa road music each evening.

Dollar Babv in a Five-and-Ten- at 3 p. m. Lou: tdward Hayes, three year old son of Louis and Frances Starts Serving Term 3-Pound Bom At Menard Prison In Ambulance, Dies vilie College Union building Frj- oay Nancy v. as tne 19tn Accident Claims Its Second Life The fire department extinguish- a gr2SS blare at 109 Eat reet yesterday at 4:05 ere not damage- The -T. D.

McCarty. and Cent Store." "Lady in oe on WE3Q radio "Would You Like "to Take a station March The church Walk." "Fare Thee Well." "Ar.na- be present to bring you "Follow the Swallow" and the service Everyone in- Looking Over a Four-Leaf the of revival. 1 A M. UK A three-pound baby born in an am- Greenup died Friday in St. Anthony's hospital shortly after brith.

Tne mother, Mrs. Frank Williams, Summerdile. X. was riding home with her husband from Los Angeles when she became cware of the approaching birth. Williams took his wife to 3 Greenup physician who ordered the ambulance and started the 23-mije race to Eifingham with Mrs.

Williams. Effingham Coroner George Wood said the infant died when its lungs collapsed. Atiend- cnts reported the mother was in fair condition. William Roberts. IS.

of Eldorado, wa taken to Menard penitentiary Friday to start serving a onc-to-three year sentence. Roberts was sentenced to the state March 16 by Cir- cult Jud-e C. Ross Reynolds after claimed its second- lue. Roberts admitted the allegations ST. LOUIS -I? A traffic accident in Marion County, has Gran Cummins.

30, Sandovai. would go all the vray. but she slipped on She used an instead of an afier the The Gall a tin county champion. James R. Hopsnn.

the sixth contestant to be eliminated, bowing out on the word 13-year-old Norma McDonald Wins PTA Scholarship Cocktail is 'Major Tool' of American Foreign Policy, Stale Dep't Official Says championship after correcting 4 when Mary Ellen Salmon of Hotfxins cnuniy. "naptha." A happy and Miss Norma McDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kendall McDonald. 1027 South Washington, and a senior at the Harrisbur? To- r.srr.n school, has been a four year scholarship by the Kli- nois Congress of Parents r.rX Teachers, it was announced by Mrs.

Wendell Brarnlet. r.jrvLv -r of District 30 of the I T. First alternate Ss Miss Geltosky. of Mr WASHINGTON The Stale ings," Henderson replied Department feels a friendly cock-, more, at these receptions we ofte tail is major tool" of American obtain information which is Xancy foreign policy. sired by our spelling ny r.er leacner.

per- These sin? were chosen a And the department feels they "Most entertainments sre cock- Us oi tne to.icge ota ot len accompanied to tne bv her teacher. Ber- the Evansvi.le The Board Township Assessors, Deputies to Meet tit Court House Tuesday Townsh county been afternoon court county treasurer who is ex otncio said, "We call supervisor of assessments. jj sa tne i unc hes. receptions them afternoon receptions. At This meeting is bein? called just and di nners which fall under the these afternoon receptions we prior to the start of work by the ca gory of entertainment create serve liquor, but we also serve soft assessors, who are scheduled to friends for the United States.

He'drinks, tea, coffee, whatever the start making Iheir real estate and sa jd ey make the embassy a sort; guests like." personal property tax assessments international center, and add 1 He said the friendly cocktail April 2. to the prestige and influence ----'-J is a very important meet- the United States, ing- so please plan to attend with "And they make everybody vou'r deputies'' Mr. Cannon said good?" Rep, John J. Rooney the department "that this tool in his announcement to the asses- NY) asked. has never been used in a fully fiors "They encourage fnendly feel- effective way." iowinsr qualifications: 1 The desire of the applicant TO be a teacher, 2, Characteristics integrity, dependability, patience, pleasing personality, a love of children and emotional stability, 3.

Scholastic standing. 4 Leadership ability. 5. Health. He also leaves a brother, William Eugene, at home, and maternal grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Hooker of Harrisburg, The body is in care of the Martin funeral home in Eldorado but will later He in state at the home of grandparents in Eldorado. The funeral vcill be Sunday at 2 m. at the Church of the Laving God on ara street in Harrisburg. Rev.

Hyman Cantrell wDl officiate and burial be in Wolf Creek Eldorado, 6. financial need Resigns Illinois i Welfare Post CHICAGO Dr. Agnes A. Sharp. 63.

Chicago, said today she reined her job as chief of volunteer of the Illinois Public Dr, Sharp is a clinical and psychologist. She said she -Ail! her $7,920 a year state irb for a position in private in- Pope county, Golconda: sen. president of Lead and Fluorspar Mininc. Company, Rosiclare: Horace G. Bro Xorma McDonald Metcalf Pho Richard Davenport of Harnsburu: John cae the Illinois Congress es- a four year scholarship program in which a $250 scholarship was to r.

school senior in each of the 33 districts of the Congress. This scfcol- which pays more money. arship was renewable by the Sharp student for the next a since 1951. She three years, making a total schol- named "Woman of Distinction" by arship of SI.000 per student Thee the Chicago Women's Advertising scholarships are supported by con- Club last year. tributions from Con- units and councils.

Students may attend any accredited college or university providing they major in education. If ihev fail to com- K- plete their training or fail to teach Fair ad cold- Murphy, assistant Saline county an niinois public school one seer central and much colder eat- Mipenntondcnt of schools. Klrk.ra* mester for each year of scholarship trerne south tonight Sunday fair do. and Russell Maian. city school award, the money they have re- nc central.

Low tonight i I i fc flf TTI i Gallatin countv superintendent of superm.cndeni. Harnsbur-. ceived becomes a loan payable Xo TM rf schools, Shawneetoun: Auda A Mrs Bramlet and i Karres. the I. C.

P. T. within five years, Mondaj fair and warmer. Stone, principal of the Jefferson principal of the Logan elementary without interest. v- a vfi ce of "should be considered as a major Sahara 5.

6. 16 and second wash- elementary school, R. G. school, acted as co-chairmen of the The board recommended that the tool of our foreign policy." er work. Putnam, businessman of Eldorarlo; board, holding no votmg power, three scholarships given by the dis- i feel; And he added it is the opinion Peabody 43 works.

ac fe jx Simmons, principal of the Applications were read without the trict since 153 be renewed. The Blue Bird 8 works. Will Scarlett elementary school at Rosiclare; board knowing the identity of the scholarships were awarded to Way- Howard -Wright, county superin- pupil or srhool. of schools in Pope county, Students judged on the fol- (Continued on Page Three) Friday 3 p. m.

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