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SECOND NEWS SECTION rr News, Subscriptions or Advertising, Call Atlantic 6100. SPORTS, FINANCIAL, CLASSIFIED SECTION MONDAY MORNING, 9 DECEMBER 12, 1932. it Bank Official I IV I I A Sleds Speed Down Hills Over Season's First Snow i rTTrn FOUR HOLDUPS, MANY THEFTS OVER WEEK-END Pickpockets Reported Active Also; Auto Door Jimmied. BIGGER SCHOOL GROUPS URGED TO CUTCOSTS 15 to 20 Per Cent Can Be Saved in State, Rule Declares. I ELY FOR i POST-GAZETTE DICKEY FOR CHANGE GROCERY IS LOOTED i Would Amend Edmonds Window Cut Out of Store In Downtown Area, 11 Coats Stolen.

Act to Balance Budgets Next Two Years. Dec. 11. Mayor- v. O'Hrien is own told 500 Club who a banquet.

was not un-. licms before k. the thought not for one courage. He 'o believe that ini'iiincnt move to an le'hal cham- mstio view." a st rongly opto- irrr 1 pet to nvirage. I feel.

re I get that I must get and from ho. by their Vave set for me courage. So it faith and by can go ahead I inUtrator Andrew i to have been since Klection the reasoners. be no need nistrators. At has not lublic school costs throughout Pennsylvania can be reduced 15 to 20 per cent by creating larger administrative units.

Dr. James N. Rule, state superintendent of public instruction, told 600 directors at the thirty-fourth annual convention of the Allegheny County School Directors' Association Saturday in the Chamber of Commerce. Many of the state's 2,578 separate districts are impoverished and without high school facilities, Dr. Rule said, urging that local initiative be V.

C. I5LACKI5UKN. Directors of the City Deposit Hank and Trust Company, wliich Ls controlled by the Union Trust Company of Pittsburgh, have ehn-ted K. G. Klackbiira, vice president and director.

Iiichards, formerly cashier, was elected vice president and cashier. vi a I FIVE OVERCOME BY GAS FUMES used to force decentralization of ad-; ministrative responsibilities andelim-' ination of "wasteful and inefficient" operation of small units. He pro-j posed that the 2.200 fourth-class dis-j triots and some of the smaller third-i class districts be rectrouped in fewer but larger units. Such reorganized districts could then assume virtu-i ally complete responsibility for ad-! ministration of their school affairs, Dr. Rule said.

$100,000 Yearly Savin- Seen. I Dr. Charles K. Dickey, superin- tendent of Allegheny county schools, said consolidation of small school notices of r.as been spa per In ement that there are and Manhattan. "But," r.

"'you raided yx-'ir own report. 1 how could 7- "You see," "we raid Andrew V. V. Wood-n these parts of the pro- re reported to raiding' until is is' removed. units irr this county into larger units would save $100,000 a year through elimination of duplication.

'Legislation to permit such regrouping in the state will be drafted for the next session of the Legislature, Dr. Rule stated. He advised against repeal of the Edmonds Act, which sets minimum salary limits for teachers and provides for state aid to school districts. The Edmonds Act should be amended. Dr.

Rule said, so that during the next biennium "permissive adjustments" can be made to enable Victims Are Revived As Pol ice Respond To Emergency Call. Pouthside police interrupted pul-motor practice yesterday to answer an emergency call to SC4 Tarkview road where they revived Mrs. Anna Burr, 27. and four members of Nathan Cooper's family, ail of whom had been overcome by gas. Three of the children in Cooper's family had just had their baths and were being- dressed in an adjacent room -when one of them, June Marie, 5, fell to the floor.

In the meantime Cooper had entered the bathroom and shortly- afterwards he stagg-ered out and collapsed. Almost immediately Margaret, 6, Nathan, 3. also fell to the floor unconscious Mrs. Cooper, 27, almost hysterical, ran down to the first floor where she found Mrs. Burr near collapse.

Then she roused Mrs. Burr's husband, John, who flung open the windows and called police. Lieutenant Kdward Moser. who tosi-i town, Lucy Donaldson, of Warren, and Sue Bennett of Harris-burg. The disastrous finish of the race for Hiss Roberts is shown, left, below.

Jo Anne Wiles, right, below, is a bit small for coasting, but not too tiny to have a big time making snowballs. Down hillsides covered with a snow blanket, three Inches deep, sleds sped yesterday as young people throughout the district enjoyed the season's first snowfall. A group of Tech co-eds are pictured top, at the start of a race down one of the campus' tracks. They are, left to right, inifred Roberts of Youns- about town are of it trying: to Years Eve. It i that the New 1.

That Eve on the Granted. But -rYervin New January 2 not make school boards to balance their budgets. I Must Maintain Standards. Dr. Thomas S.

Baker, president of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, said quality of teaching- must be Bill, Mongrel Airport Pup, Is Given a 'Break' For Life HEALTH SEALS AIDES NAMED LAWYERS SEEK SEAT ON BENCH maintained despite the handicaps of restricted building improvement programs. Other speakers were S. Ft. McClure. president of the North Rraddock school board; D.

H. Dohner of Pittsburgh and C. W. Peters, assistant county superintendent of Four holdups, two pocket pirkmcrs, and 13 other thefts over the weekend were reported to police es-terday. Robert Dell, attendant of the Texaco gasoline station.

1011 West North avenue, was held up by two bandits who looted the cash register Satur-night and took $36, according to police. Three men who held up Theodore Fritz, attendant of a gasoline station at 604 Noblestown road, escaped with $2D, police said. Telesce Stolen From Home. A telescope valued at was stolen from his home Saturday night. Frank McGeary.

3419 Universal street, told police. A horn valued at $4 was reported stolen from the automobile of Oscar Swanson, Grant street. A pickpocket stole $275 from the purse of Mrs. E. C.

Rowell of 22 Cannon street while she was shopping in Sixth street and Liberty avenue Saturday, police said. A tire valued at $16.30 was reported stolen from the car of A. Amdur, 1401 Reechview avenue, Saturday night while it was parked in Carson street. Emily Mayberrj' of 7707 Bennett street reported her purse was looted of $92 by pickpockets at Fifth avenue and Wood street Saturday. Steal Jewels in Car.

Thieves jimmied the door on the automobile of E. M. Caspar, of Can-onsburg. at Penn avenue and Stan-w-ix street. Saturday and took jewels valued at $30, police said.

Walter's Restaurant, 40 Water street, within the shadow of police headquarters, was looted of $5 and cigarets valued at $5 Saturday night by thieves who broke the glass in the front door. A watch valued at $1S and a ring at $25 w-ere reported stolen from the chauffeur's quarters in the West Penn Hospital garage at 340 South Millvale avenue. Cut Out Store Window. After cutting out a window- in the Palace Credit Clothing Cctmpany store, 613 Liberty avenue, early yesterday, thieves entered and stole 11 coats valued at $115. police said.

In the O. K. grocery. 3106 Brere-ton avenue, Saturday night, thieves forced a rear cellar door and stole groceries valued at $73. according to police.

Nathan Zimmer. of 2022 Murray avenue, reported thieves, forced a front door and stole $35. Alma Maag. clerk in a chain store at 379 Atwood street, and a customer, were helj up by three armed men who escaped with $25, the contents of the cash register, according to police. Tires valued at $30 were stolen from the garage of William Allman.

1010 Chislett street, police said. Negro Suspects Held. Two Negro bandit suspects, believed by police to be responsible for a score of holdups in the Hill district, were arrested Saturday and identified by two victims yesterday. They were held for further investigation by Magistrate Thomas D. Jones in morals court.

The suspects. Frank King. 17. of Berthoud street, and Harold Thomp-kinson, 22. of Carilla street, were lodged in Center avenue police after Hymie Stein, 25.

and his brother. David Stein, 21. both of 3120 Avalon street, reported they were held up near their homes. Harry Stoker. 24.

of Newton street, alias John Harding of East Federal street. Youngstown, an aileged member of the Frank Stegeart gang, which police say committed gasoline station, drug store and chain store holdups in the past few months, was brought back to Pittsburgh yesterday from Youngstown. The prisoner was locked up in the Southside police station. Stegsrart and all his gang, except Stoker, were arrested six weeks ago, police say. Steggart is now serving a 20 to 40-year term.

Sunday? Any) would like to i v- ever, are ex- rule. They v. Jn fact, theyj erturbed if any- st of them, you arranging New! nn jv.t Saturday r- a I had called in wagonmen for instruction in pulmotor use. arrived in a few minutes with Thomas Fitzgerald and Richard Challis, fouthside Dog's Flying Pals, "Adopted" by Self-Appointed Mascot, Agree to Pay Veterinary's Fee When Bill Is Injured by Truck. Chairman for Booth Sales, Opening Wednesday, Are Announced.

schools. Mrs. Frank E. Weiss of Thornhurg was elected president of the associa- tion. Others elected were F.

B. Hep-j of Harrison tow nship and Dr. W. N. Marshall of Aspinwall, vice presi-! dents; Charles R.

L. Rasel of East McKeesport, secretary; D. Newton Greer of North Braddock, treasurer. wagonmen, William aiiert and Darby Tucker. Carrick wagonmen.

Emergency Officer Charles Schmidt and Precinct Detective John Har-kins. When the victims ha4 been revived they were taken to Southside hospital, later all were sent back home. The gas had escaped from a heater in the basement and had filtered through the walls, becoming thickest in the small, closed bathroom. Mrs. Cooper, who had been in tbe bathroom with the children, -was not overcome, but suffered a severe and C.

K. Patterson of Turtle Creek, auditor. mrrs attended the To Arms" r. i came away with the finest pic- has been adjectives I rxi than usual, r.v'"e that hardly c-r any one point to do anything for the pup. they put him in an auto and rushed him to a veterinary in McKeesport, The doctor shook his head.

A long stay in the hospital and expert care would be necessary if Bill were to have a chance at life. said the airmen. "Give Bill the best and we'll foot the bills" So, leaving Bill, lonely and wistful-eyed, they returned to the airport and with the slogan, "Give Bill a Break." opened a drive to raise hospital funds. Every member of the airport's personnel has oversubscribed, and Bill is reported recovering. "Bill." mongrel and pelf-appointed mascot of the City-County airport, has learned that his flying pals aren't fair weather friends.

Trotting as usual behind the night watchman's motorcycle on a tour of the airport Friday night. Bill was struck by a gasoline truck as It sped to refuel a mail plane. Bruised and cut. with his leg broken. Bill was carried into the hangar by the watchman.

Pilots and mechanics who had fed, petted and pampered Bill ever since ho attached himself to the airport months ago, crowded around. Unable TWO TO GO ON TRIAL FOR MURDER TODAY Of Defendants Accused in Ieath Child and Double Killing. Many Attracted by Court Vacancy Left by Death Of Judge Jones. Vigorous efforts to have their names favored by Governor Pinchot as the successor to the late Judge Thomas C. Jones are under way among a group of lawyers, particularly among; the younger element of the local bar.

Heading the list is Assistant County Solicitor Ralph H. Frank who will likely have the support of Commissioner Charles C. McGovern. Attorney Benjamin Lencher, close friend of Ralph H. Smith, who recently was named to the common pleas bench, is also being prominently mentioned along with Harry M.

Jones, son of the late judge; Clarence B. Nixon, John M. Haverty. Edward J. McKenna and Joseph N.

Huston. McGovern. in the. Smith case, presented the name of Smith along with that of W. Clyde Grubbs and urged either one as being his friend.

Some of McGovern's friends claim that in the case of the county court also the county commissioner will submit two names and allow the governor to make his own choice. Smith will be sworn in as a judge of common pleas court by President Judge James R. Macfarlane at 9:30 this morning. SWEAR IN SMITH AS JUDGE TODAY Ceremony to Take Place in Common Assignment Room. DAVIS-KELLY BILL GETS AID OAKMONT MAN DIES IN CHICAGO A double murder and the killing of a nine-year-old school girl are involved in two homicide cases listed for trial today in criminal court.

Andrew Todd, 40, houseboat dweller of Coraopolis, will be arraigned for the death of Virginia Kovacs. 9, of S06 Pennsylvania avenue, Coraopolis. The girl died last August 17 as the result of injuries suffered in an attack on the bank of the Ohio river, Coraopolis, on August 6. James L- Williams, Negro, 40, of 1901 Wylie avenue, will be arraigned in the double shooting. He is held in the deaths of Russell Palmer, 35, Negro, of 1S40 Rose street, and Robert Bryant, 23, Negro, of 622 Naylor street, in the apartment of Maude Wilson, Necrress, third floor, 1901 Wylie avenue, last August 27.

With the booth sale of Christmas seals scheduled to open downtown Wednesday, Mrs. J. Paul Warner, general chairman of the booth sales, announced the names of the women who will be in charge of the stands which will be placed in department stores, office buildings and hotels. The booth chairmen include: Mrs. James W.

Arrott, III, of the Junior League; Mrs. T. R. Helmbold, Allegheny County Medical Auxiliary; Mrs. Charles D.

Delphey, Women's Alliance of Unitarian Churches; Mrs. O. M. Harter, Bethany Lutheran Church; Mrs. R.

G. Pierson. Shady Avenue Baptist Church; Mrs. Arthur C. Meyers, Syria Ladies' Social Club; Mrs.

H. H. Whits, Dormont New Century Club; Mrs. R. H.

Pat-ton, First X'nited Presbyterian Church; Mrs. W. L. Baker, Keystone Athletic Club; Mrs. S.

Stingel. Women's Club of Pittsburgh; Mrs. W. F. Doyle; Mrs.

J. H. Lesley. Congress of Women's Clubs; Mrs. F.

A. Ix-opold, Outlook Alliance: Miss Catherine Norton. Oakland Women's Club; Mrs Louis Rosen-bloom, Beth Israel Sisterhood. Mrs. Guy F.

Thurber. Review Club; Mrs. Edith Miller. Fcrt Pitt Hotel; Mrs. Karl E.

Tehbetts. International Federation of Catholic Alumni: Miss Ruth Schartz. Junior Council of Jewish Women; Miss J. Leonard Levy, Rodef Shalom Congregation; Mrs. Jerome Seder.

Hospital Aid Society; Miss Betty Cohen, Junior Council of Jewish Women. Mrs. Warner will make an appeal in behalf of the seal sale which started November 15 in a radio address over WWSW tonight at 8:20 o'clock. Although the seal sale has been under way for nearly three weeks the fund of the Tuberculosis League of Pittsburgh is still short of its goal of $100,000 by approximately JS5.000. Attorney Ralph H.

Smith is to be sworn is as a judge of common pleas court this morning. It is expected that most of the judges of the local courts will attend the ceremony, which will take place in the assignment room of common pleas. The oath of office will be administered by President Judge James R. Macfarlane. Smith was appointed to the bench a few days ago by Governor Gifford Pinchot, to succeed Judge Joseph M- Swraringen.

who ha-s resigned, owing to ill health. in the! i.i r.rt approve of raved about rare for Frank; termed it I 'hot-cht it too! a h' it made novel, r. declared that! erb. She always a'moft cer- wis I remain in months. -dhnbly Die world's' i isn't the i fr one comes play, written "The Great; panned i -upon Hecht 5 v- letter to! 7u'ished it I ''Uimns and rr which, I -v, s'irht- I very nine i- more than I rsple to the a play "Ghosts' is! H.

Bren-! in all pro- :r.ce it was! i years ago. 'ogress and I 'or JLiroad- Toonerville Folks By Fontaine Fox Coal Miners Send Out Letters in Support Of Stabilizing Act. Purport for the Davis-Kelly bill, now in Congress, to stabilize the coal industry is urged in circular letters sent to Western Pennsylvania residents by the United Mine Workers of America, through the officers of Pittsburgh District No. 5. The measure would protect coal operators and their employes and restore the industry to a sound basis through elimination of cut-throat competition, according to P.

T. Fagan, district president; William Hargest, secretary-treasurer, and John O'Leary, international board member of the miners' union, who signed the letter. Conditions of the Pittsburgh Coal Company in comparison with five years ago are also cited in the Colonel R. L. Streeter, Noted Consulting Engineer.

Colonel Robert L. Streeter. 52, of S41 Eleventh street, Oakmont, con-sultinjr engineer and former vice president and chief mechanical engineer of the United States Aluminum Company, died Saturday night in the Veterans' Administration hospital, Chicago, according to word received yesterday. He was commandant of tlie Rock. Island Arsenal during the World war, and before that was professor of steam and gas engine design at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for seven years.

Colonel Streeter was torn In White Haven, and was a graduate of Penn State University, class of 1903. He came here in 1919. He was the author of several text books on gas engine design and served on the research committee of the American Society of Mechanical En THE ORIGINAL HUNGER MARCH it known in "tie muchly will MINUTE BIOGRAPHIES gineers. He was a member of the Sigma Psi and Psi Sigma Kappa i fraternities and the Masonic fratern- Lew Ayres LEW AYRES saw the firrst lipht of day in Minneapolis attended grammar grades at Lake Harriet School and believe it or not his nickname was "Fat" because of his. chubby ity, and was formerly a member of several exlusive clubs.

Colonel Streeter leaves his widow, Mrs. Iouise Rapalje Streeter; four daughters, Mrs. Helen S. Eves, and Jean, Barbara, and Ann Streeter. and a son.

Robert Streeter. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon in Tunkhannock, Ta. Burial will be private. appearance while in his early teens his VsS family moved to Pan Diego at this time he Do You Know? trial a party has a piano accordion, of well-known Italian make, )j desires to sell and is willing to offer terms? See ClassirVH-tion 67, in today's Classified Section. that you may buy a Nash cylinder.

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it will be to your advantage to see 'lassincatlon 22. in todays Classified Section. became interested in music played the riano banjo and puitar in his high school orchestra went from high school to University of Arizona where he scored in track and basket ball when he left school he joined Henry Halstead's Orchestra and later played at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles with Ray West his contact with celebrities in the Cocoanut Grove gave him his first desire to become a film actor he left the hand and after tome extra work appeared in "The Sophomore" his bi'? opportunity came gaze in ihrater; Miss Edward Drew Ar'hur i- in "When plenty of i he an Tiou oes -will give Christmas: ember 29, January January i "i 10 days! anyhow. he week are "Me and "Secrets of l.e Mayfair; the Para-! at the i' luce 'The i mnd "If Ij and 'lie Winter pi' tures at the f'nws," st i rewell to "Maedchen US long i Forty-fourth TESTIMONIAL GIVEN FUND DRIVE LEADER Edgar J. Kaufmann Honored By Group of Young People.

A testimonial entertainment in appreciation, of his work aa chairman of the recent emergency fund campaign- was given for Edgar J. Kaufmann by the congress of clubs of young people associated with the Young Men's and Women's Hebrew Association last night at the association building in Rellefleld avenue. At the conclusion of the program, which included a play, a debate and musical numbers, a gift from the young people was presented Kaufmann by Samuel Kaufman, who acted aa master of ceremonies. when he was chosen to play opposite Greta Garbo in "The Kiss" b'lt the talkies were gaining popularity and this silent film attracted little notice followed more tough times more pounding on casting office doors and then his greatest turn of luck the lead in "All Quiet" fame and fortune have held Lew's hand since that time moody shy easily embarrassed is well liked by his comrades has brown eyes dark brown hair 5 feet 9 inches and weighs l.lrt pounds has a great fondness for organ muiic does not like to discuss his home life is happily married to Lola Lane hates to make public appearances remains in the background at social functions has built a new Spanish home high in the hills where he has a private observatory and spends much time studying the stars the kind you see in the heavens. i 1 that there are hundreds rf other interesting wants and offers appearing in todav's 'lissified Section of the Post-Gazette? liead for Profit I'se for Results! MAURICE,.