Reflecting the Interests of All NORTH CAMBRIA'S BEST AND LARGEST WEEKLY Communities of It's Coverage. the UNION PRESS-COURIER RECOGNIZED MEDIUM OF UNION LABOR INTERESTS Central Press and King Features Pictorial, Comics, Sports Services : VOL. 53. NO. 34. SCOUT CUB PACKS WILL BE FURTHERED Orientation Session to Be Held for North Cambria District “More Scouting for more boys in the Adm. Robert E. Peary Coun- cil,” a motto consistent with the aims of the organization and ex- tension committee, will be given new emphasis next Sunday, June 16, when the Boy Scout Council conducts its first District Cubbing conference at the Parochial School Hall in Carrolltown. 9 MINE VACATION ST. LAWRENCE CLUB PATTON, PENNSYLVANIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1946. WINE BOSS TESTS NOW QUESTION ELECTS NEW HEADS| SET FOR SPANGLER June 29 to July 8 Holiday Part of New Government-UMW Bituminous Contract Members of the St. Lawrence 4-H Agricultural Club met in the St. Lawrence Grange Hall last Friday evening and elected offi- cers for this year. The new officers are as follows: Jack Warner, president; Henry Leiden, vice president; Robert Lei- den, secretary-treasurer; Joseph Leiden, news reporter, and Imo- gene Karlheim, song leader. Mrs. George Leiden was named leader of the organization. The Our principal district industry- still groggy from the paralyzing mine strike that knocked it for a goal——is slowly regaining its feet but may be handed another stiff | wallop later this month. Another complete shut-down of local operations in the district | looms for Saturday, June 29, un-| Emphasis on the Cub Scout pro- gram for boys 9 to 12 years of age | will be placed at this time in the | North and Central Cambria Dis- tricts of the Council. Volunteer adult leaders interested in pro- moting Cubbing will meet with the district officials and field scout executives. C. Randolph Myers Speaker An initial orientation session is to begin at 2 p. m., during which a sketch of the aims and organ- izational structure of Cub Scout- ing will be presented by C. Ran- dolph Myers of Ebensburg, organ- ization and extension chairman for the Central Cambria District. Following the general assemble, during which sound motion pic- tures will be shown, group discus- sion for new personnel, registered Cubbers and Den Mothers will be held. Adjournment has been set for 4 p. m. Under Direction of Clergy Sessions will be under the gener- al direction of Rev, Father Flavian Yelinko, pastor of St. Benedict's Church, Carrolltown; Rev. Ralph Krouse, pastor of Patton Methodist Church, both members of the North Cambria organization and extension committee; and C. Ran- dolph Myers and Basil Cameron, of the Central District. Edward A. Powell will represent the council. Cubbing is the younger-boy pro- gram of the Boy Scouts of Ameri- ca —a program which gives the whole family—mother, dad and the boy—a chance to enjoy things to- gether, right where they are—in the home. Fun Is Important Part From the boy angle, fun is the most important part of the Cub Scout program, but from the adult point of view the ideals of Cub- bing—being square and obedient to the Law of the Pack, being fair and happy and game—are of equal importance in teaching boys habits and attitudes toward life which will help them grow into fine man- hood. stitutions which have Boy Scout Troops and Den Chiefs are provid- ed by the Scout membership of the Troop. GREATEST GAIN YET IN COAL CONTRACT SAYS UMW JOURNAL The new government negotiated contract is hailed by the United Mine Workers Journal as ‘the greatest economic and social gain registered by the UMWA in a single wage agreement since the birth of the union in 1890.” K. C. Adams, the editor, says in the June issue that time alone | can reveal the true beneficial | der the annual vacation clause printed into the new contract be- tween John L. Lewis and Uncle Sam, More than 870,000 tons of coal will be lost in the Cambria-Som- erset-Indiana-Bedford coal region if the vacation clause in the con- tract is carried through and the mines are shut down. The government-U. M. W. A. pact which penned a finish to the long mine strike specifies that “coal production shall cease” from “Saturday, June 29, 1946, to Mon- day, July 8, 1946, inclusive” and that the “annual vacation shall be the rule of industry.” During the war years miners waived their vacation and remain- ed at their jobs in the mines get- ting out coal needed to fire the in- dustrial machine to victory. With the mines under control of the government, it leaves coal op- erators, steel industries and other products dependent upon the fuel in an awkward postion to suggest the same special arrangement this year, In the vacation clause in the contract, provision is made for a $100 payment to each miner with one year of service. All war veter- ans, who return to their jobs dur- ing the qualifying period of June 1, 1945, to May 31, 1946, will be given the vacation payment also. Pro rata payments for the months miners worked on the pay roll al- so will be made to those not eli- gible for the full $100. “Day men required to work dur- ing this period . .. shall have va- cations of the same duration at other agreed periods,” the govern- ment contract rules. NOW RANK FIFTH Pennsylvania's District 20 of the American Legion, which comprises Cambria County, now holds fifth place among the 36 districts of the state, according to membership figures released this week. is 11,330, and the statewide total is 273,439 members. A three-county district — Dauphin, Lebanon and Cumberland—Ileads the state. Local Post Rosters Listed Membership in the county posts thus far are as follows: Johnstown, 3,875; Conemaugh- Franklin, 1,057; Gallitzin, 612; Cresson, 460; Ebensburg, 437; Por- tage, 916; Beaverdale, 157; Car- rolltown, 352; Barnesboro, 901; St. Michael, 173; Blandburg, 100; Has- tnigs, 170; Spangler, 282; Dunlo, 174; Patton, 491; Nanty-Glo, 332; Lilly, 212; South Fork, 412; Lor- etto, 101, and Vintondale, 16. BROTHER OFFICIATES AT GOULD-WILKINSON WEDDING ON JUNE 1 The Lebanon Christian Church next meeting will be held at 8 p. m. on Monday, July 1, at the Grange Hall. PIAND RECITAL HELD A second piano recital by the pupils of Miss Helen Brown was held Tuesday evening of this week in the Moose Hall at Patton. In this rectital, a mistress of ceremonies, Miss Daryl was in charge. The program was as follows: Greetings, Joan Dubyak; “Little Princess (Trio), Carol Young, Elizabeth Ann Andrews and Carl Resko; “Our Flag,” Dominic Bian- co; “Song of the Pines,” Janet Die- trick; “Wood Nymph’s Harp,” Joyce Wyse; “Butterfly,” Doris Dunegan; “Waltz” (Duet), Shirley Ryan and Carol Young; “Chapel Chimes,” Michael Molnar; “Glis- sando Mazurka,” Slyvia Williams; “Jonquils,” Marshall Schwab; “Spinning Song,” Joe Stevens. “Bells of St. Mary's,” Joann Al- bright; “Chiquito,"” Marion Cooper; “Sweet Memories,” Joann Simp- son; “Idillio,” James Vescovi; “Valse Serenade,” Gloria Vezza: “Class Day,” Donna Lou Kelly; Yocal solo (selected), Marion Cooper, accompanied by Ann Louise Cooper; “Swaying Daffo- dils,” Marjorie Long; ‘Valse,’ Joseph Cossitor; “Charmante,” Margaret Elms. “Concerto Theme,” Gretchen Dunegan; “Voices of Springs,” Al- vin Vezza; “Valse in E Flat,” Phyliis Wilkinson; “Hungarian Dance,” Jerry Dunegan; “Rustle of Spring,” Elaine Hoover; “Valse Arabeske,” Bill Albright; “Madri- lena,” Peggy Leary; “Cujus Ani- mam,” Eleanor Dietrick: ‘Polo- naise in A,” Nancy Little; “Hun- garian Concert Polka,” Gretchen McCann; “Warsaw Concerto,” Ann Louise Copper, and ‘Skaters’ Waltz” (duet), Joe Cossitor and Alvin Vezza. PLA Two Benedictine priests of this area will celebrate anniversaries of their service on Friday of this week. Rev. Father Angelus Klug will mark 20 years as a priest and Rev. Father Maximilian Duman will observe his 10th anniversary as a priest. Father Maximilian, a native of | Nicktown, is a professor of bio- | logy in, St. Vincent’s Archabbey at Latrobe. He has filled temporary assignments in various Benedictine parishes in the Altoona Diocese, having acted as administrator of St. Nicholas Church, Nicktown, after the death of Rev. Father Summerhill. Father Angelus is pastor of St. IN PATTON TUESDAY SRY Marinus Ferg, OSB. and also at | social and economic progress reg- at Lee Hall, Va., was the scene of istered. “The agreement and under- | 2 pretty wedding June 1 when standing reached gives promise of Miss Nellie Wilkinson, daughter of promoting a new social order in | Mr. and Mrs. William Wilkinson of John’s at Summerhill and the Im- maculate Conception Mission, New Germany, just a year ago replac- the coal fields of America. Overdue Social Parity “It is the first time that a con- crete program has been formulated to give to American coal-mining communities the economic and social parity they so richly deserve —=s0 long overdue. In an editorial, the UMW organ states that a down-to-earth safety program has been obtained that means something more than blue- prints, charts and press releases. The safety plan, if carried out and honestly administered, means few- er mangled bodies, fewer widows and orphans, and less human wreckage to feed upon the crumbs of charity. Should Solve Many Ills Adams goes on to say that “the health and welfare fund, once in operation, should solve many of the human woes and economic ills of the permanently and partially disabled miners and mean much to the widows and orphans left be- hind.” ANDERSON RESIGNS AS 1ST JAIL DEPUTY John K. Anderson, deputy war- den at the Cambria County Jail since John P. McGowan was ap- pointed warden last Jan. 1, resign- ed late last week. The World War II veterans gave no reason. His job, which pays $184 per month, has been take over by Geo. W. Ketenheim of Johnstown, for- mer second deputy. The new sec- ond deputy is John Balog, Vinton- dale, a former guard. PENSION BILL PASSED The House at Washington June 6 passed a bill increasing pension rates for peacetime service-con- nected disabilities from 75 to 90 percent of the wartime rate. The bill was sent to the White House, having previously been passed by the Senate. WESTOVER MAN NAMED S. V. McKee, owner of Cherry Lane Dairy, Westover, was elected a member of the Guernsey bull committee of the Western Pennsyl- vania Artificial Breeding Coopera- tive at the first field day held at the bull barns in Clarion on June 4. Over 124 breeders attended the event. aT Patton, and Lynn E. Gould, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gould of Spangler, took nuptial vows. Rev. Kenneth Gould, brother of the bridegroom, officiated at the candlelight services, The couple was attended by Mrs. Kenneth Gould, Lee Hall, sister-in- law of the groom, and John Mullen of Denbigh, Va. The bride ware a powder blue suit with matching accessories and a corsage of white garednias and sweet peas. The matron of honor was attired in a powder blue dress and wore a corsage of pink roses. Following the ceremony, a re- ception was held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Gould. A wedding dinner for the bridal party and friends was served at the Lodge Hotel, Williamsburg, Va. The bride is a graduate of Pat- ton High and previously had been employed by Patton Drug Co. and the Cresson Draft Board. Mr. Gould is a graduate of Spangler High and recently was discharged from the Army after having served 44 months, of which 37 were spent in the Southwest Pacific. The newlyweds will reside Spangler. AREA MINES PLACED ON 6.DAY SCHEDULE Soft coal mines in the Cambria- Indiana County area and through- out the Nation now are on a six- day week, by order of the govern- ment, to build up depleted coal stock piles. It is estimated that about 13,- 000,000 tons of bituminous coal were mined in the country last week, with production expected to rise this week. in CRESSON BOARD MOVES E. E. Eckenrode, chief clerk of Selective Service Board 1, with headquarters at Cresson, announ- ces that the board’s quarters have been moved from 617 Second St. to the Hoffman Hotel, Liberty Ave. and Second St. BAKERTON ON JULY 4 The Bakerton Athletic & Social Club is plannng a celebration for the townspeople there on July 4. Among tentative plans are a par- ade and ball game, and several other organizations already have been asked to participate. ing Rev. Father Herman Schorer, who died unexpectely. Father Maximilian assists the Summerhill pastor on weekends. PATTON COUPLE WED AT CEREMONY HERE AT 2 P. M. SATURDAY Miss Dorothy Bailey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bailey, and James Lawson, son of Mr. and Mrs, Alex Lawson, all of Patton, were united in marriage at a ceremony performed at 2 p. m. last Satur- day in the First Baptist Church, Patton, Rev. Thomas McQuillen, pastor, officiated. The bride, given in marriage by her uncle, Reese Morgan, wore a white lace and net gown with a full-shirred skirt which ended in a train, with a finger-tip veil at- tached to beaded tiara. She carried a bouquet of red roses. Her sister, Miss Betty Bailey, served as maid of honor and was attired in a blue satin and net gown with matching tiara. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses {and baby’s breath. “Art” Lanoy | acted as best man. At the conclusion of the cere- mony, Mrs. Lottie Davis sang “I Love You Truly,” accompanied by Mrs. Thomas McQuillen. A dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, followed by a reception in the evening. The bride is a graduate of Pat- ton High. Her husband, a veteran of the past war, served in the ETO and was discharged last December. 15 MEN MADE ELIGIBLE FIRST-AID INSTRUCTORS Fifteen men in the soft coal area of the state have been declared eligible to serve as first-aid and rescue : instructors, according to Richard Maize, state secretary of mines. They are: Joseph Patellos, Bessemer; Ed- ward J. Sullivan, Uniontown; G. W. Thirwall, Library; Charles C. Legg, Scalp Level; Alex Schrader, Brush Valley; L. G. Black, Wat- ersburg; R. H, Sigg, Ehrenfeld; F. C. Ridley, Derry; Adam Bronakos. ki, Labelle; E. R. Kimmell, Gray, F. D. Baker, Point Marion; Andy Kelley, Brownsville; J. J. Herron, Marianna; J. E. Petok, Wildwood, and E, W. Kortze, N. Bessemer. TODAY AND FRIDAY | Will Take Place in High School | at 9 A.M. Standard Time; | Keenan Is Chairman Examinations conducted by the State Dept. of Mines for qualifi- cation as mine foreman, assistant mine forman, electrician and fire- | boss will begin at 9 a. m. (EST) at the Spangler | High School. The same exams also | will be given in Indiana, Johnstown and Windber at the same time. These exams, which a large number of area miners are expect- ed to take, will be given by boards composed of state mine inspectors and representatives of both the miners and the operators. Wendell Young Representative The board in charge of the mine examinations at Spangler today and tomorrow will have Dennis J. Keenan, inspector for the 15th Bituminous District, which takes in most of Northern Cambria, as its chairman. Samuel Cortis, inspector for the 10th Bituminous District, will act as secretary. Wendell Young, Mar- steller, who is employed by the Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Corp., will represent the miners on the board, and Richard Todhunter Jr., superintendent of the Barnes & Tucker interests, will represent the area operators. REGENT GRADUATES AGGEPTED BY NAVY Six North Cambria young men, all 1946 high school graduates, en- listed in the Navy last week at the Johnstown recruiting station. The six were part of a 46-man contingent, largest yet this year, but recruiters state a larger num- ber is expected in the near future. Enlistees, listed by schools, are as follows: Carrolltown High Roy David Leslie, son of George A. Leslie of Bakerton. James Leo Lehmier, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Lehmier of Bakerton. Richard Thomas Wensel, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wensel cf Carrolltown, A brother, William, is a sergeant in the Philippine Is- lands. John Eugene Strong, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Strong of Bakerton. A brother, 2nd Lt, Paul Strong, is stationed in Salt Lake City... this Thursday aries Tay! George Taylor, Barnesboro. Emery Loman Jr., 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Loman, Barnes- boro. Hastings High William Joseph Fredo, 17, son of Mrs. Carmella Fredo, Hastings. FATHER AQUINAS AT HOME TEMPORARILY Rev. Father Aquinas Lieb, TOR, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Lieb of Ebensburg, and well-known | throughout Northern Cambria, has | returned to his home monastery in Loretto, for a temporary stay. Also home is Rev. Father Gabriel Stev- ens, TOR,. whose home is in Mt. Carmel. The two priests returned to the States from India together on the ‘Meridian Victory, which left Cal- cutta on May 2 and docked in New York. Away Seven Years Father Aquinas spent more than seven years among the native par- ishioners, the Santhali, Hindi, Anglo-Indians and a few white nationals, He has mastered both the Hindi and Santhali languages. The Ebensburg priest, who has written many letters to relatives in this section, was stationed in the diocese of Patha, and worked in jungle territory covering hundreds of square miles. ISIDORE P. SMITHBOWER BRIDEGROOM RECENTLY Miss Louise Driskel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Driskel of Loretto, became the bride of Isidore P. Smithbower, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smithbower of Pat- ton, at a pretty ceremony perform- ed by Rev. Father Diamond in St, Michael's Catholic Church, Loretto, on June 1, Attendants at the double-ring ceremony were Miss Helen Driskel, sister of the bride, and Russell Driskel, the bride’s brother. A weddings breakfast was served at the Hoffman House, Cresson, and after a reception in the after- noon at the home of the bride's parents, the couple left on a honey- moon trip. The bride formerly was employ- ed at Tibbott’s Drug Store, Ebens- burg. Mr. Smithbower, who grad- uated from Patton High, was re- cently discharged after serving for three and one-half years in the Navy. He is employed at Carnegie- Illinois Steel Co. plant, Johnstown. FRANCISCANS TO OPEN STEUBENVILLE SCHOOL The Franciscan Fathers of Lo- retto have announced that, at the invitation of the Most Rev. John King Mussio, bishop of Steuben- ville, Ohio, they will open a new college, to be known as the College of Steubenville, in that city, next September. DISCUSS PICNIC Cambria County Sportsmen this Wednesday evening dicussed plans for their annual picnic and field day to be held on Aug. 11. The dis- cussion took place at a meeting in the Ebensburg Courthouse. DEMOCRATS SET TO |PENN EDISON SALE CHOOSE CHAIRMAN | NEAR COMPLETION LATER THIS MONTH Acquisition of the Pennsylvania d | Edison Co. property by the Penn- ————————— | sylvania Electric Co. has been ap- SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 PER YEAR GRAND JURY REPORT ASKS SALARY HIKES Juvenile Home, Jail Officials Cited for Efficient Manner Institutions Operated CHEST CREEK HERE OVERFLOWS BANKS AFTER RAIN STORM Sunday, June 23 Designated As| Time for Committeemen, Women to Elect Election of a chairman of the Cambria County Democratic Com- mittee will take place during a | meeting of committeemen and wo- | men at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, | June 23rd, in the Ebensburg court- proved by the PUC and is now awaiting approval by the Securi- ties and Exchange Commission. Included in the territory to be taken over by Penelec is most of Northern Cambria County, Penn Edison now has about 70,000 cus- tomers and takes in a total terri- tory of about 3,700 square miles. Water In Patton Motor Sales Cambria County grand jurors, in | Bldg.; Kids Swimming a report handed in after they had | On Ball Diamond made their inspection of the] wm county home and properties last| Patton at Wednesday noon was Wednesday, recommended salary |in the midst of a “flash flood” in increases for Mrs. Emma Daugher- | sections bordering along Chest ty, matron at the Cambria County | Creek after water steadly rose all Juvenile Home, and her assistants. | Tuesday night and was still rising The jurors recommended that|at the time this paper went to ih, AA or, ‘son of | | Sete je STADIUM PROPOSED John R. Torquato, Westmont, | chairman of the county organiza- | tion for the last four years, has | BY COUNTY SEATERS announced that he will be a candi- | date for re-election, and that Mrs. mene Helen M. Beattie, Ebensburg, vice- Ebensburg business men, at a county chairman, also will seck re- | meeting Monday evening at the election. Ebensburg Country Club, heard Whether or not Mr. Torquato | and discussed tentative plans to will be opposed for re-election is | conduct a drive to raise $35,000 for not definitely learned, although |the eventual construction of a sta- there are rumors there will be op-| dium for the county seat. position. The Ebensburg group, headed by It was pointed out that only| Elmer M, Daily, declared that this committeemen and women attend- | is the first time in nearly 100 years ing the meeting will be eligible to that Ebensburg has not provided cast ballots for the county chair- | young people with an ample ath- man and vice chairman. The coun- | ty committee's by-laws prohibits | voting by proxy. Committeemen and committee- | women from each of the county's | 177 districts are eligible to cast | ballots for the two offices. Committee to Meet Saturday Members of the State Demo- | cratic Committee will meet at 2:30 | o'clock next Saturday in Adams | Co. courthouse, Gettysburg, to ef-| ect a state chairman. J. Warren | Mickle, who was named state cha- | irman last January when David L. | Lawrence resigned to become may- | or of Pittsburgh, will be a candi- | date for re-election. Col. John S, Rice, the Demo- | cratic gubernatorial candidate, is | to be honored at ceremonies at | 3:30 p. m. Saturday in Memorial | Field, on the campus of Gettys: | burg college. The House of Representatives on Tuesday upheld President Tru- man’s veto of the anti-labor Case bill by the hairline margin of five votes—with its backers immedia- tely planning a drive to revive the measure. A total of 225 legislators voted to over-ride the veto and 135 to sustain, the measure requiring a two-thirds majority to pass. i ~Dased Vio the argument that the permanent long-range bill would breed rather than curb labor strife and would force men to work for private em- ployers in peacetime. The Case bill would have: Cre- ated a federal mediation board, restricted strikes and lockouts while the board was functioning; prohibited secondary boycotts, and permitted court suits against labor | organizations or employers viola- | ting contracts. JESSIE MARIE WARNER WEDS AT LEWISTOWN ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 Miss Jessie Marie Warner, dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Warner of Patton R. D., and Fred Mitchell of Patton were united in marriage at 9 a. m. last Wednesday, June 5, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lewistown. Rev. Father Owen Reilley, pastor, officiated at the double-ring ceremony and sang the nuptial high mass which fol- lowed. Miss Bernice Cossick of Has- tings was bridesmaid and Orville Crawford of Lewistown was best man. The bride was attired in a white satin and net gown with finger-tip veil fastened to a tiara and carried a colonial bouquet of white roses and baby’s breath. The bridesmaid wore a pink satin and net gown with matching shoulder-length veil and carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses and baby’s breath. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents and a reception held in the evening. Mrs. Mitchell is a graduate of Patton High, class of '42, and also a graduate nurse of Mercy Hos- pital, Altoora, in 1945. Her hus- band graduated from PHS in 1940 and is a World War II veteran. The couple was married on the 23rd wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents and of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Luther, who had a double wedding in St, Mary’s Church, Patton. The newlyweds will reside in Lewistown, where Mr. Mitchell is employed in the office of Burnham Plant, Standard Steel Co. REV. KENAN CAREY ST. FRANCIS RETREAT HEAD Rev. Father Kenan Carey of the Congregation of Passionistiis has been announced as the retreat master for the Diocesan layman's retreats this summer to be con- ducted at St. Francis College in Loretto. Father Carey comes from the Mother of Sorrows Monastery of the Passionist Fathers at West Springfield, Mass. Men who have not made reser- vations are urged to do so at once as quotas are nearly filled. TAX PAYMENTS DUE June 15 will be the last day for the second payment on estimated income tax, according to Ronald J. McCormick, internal revenue chief in this area. He also warns that sums over $100 won in raffles, etc. | to-two-year term on a are taxable, letic field, and cited the need of a stadium to provide for football, baseball and track. They also discussed a project for rebuilding Lake Rowena to provide for both bathing and boating. VEW INSTALLATION AT CARROLLTOWN Formal installation of Carroil- town Memorial Post, 7532, Veter- ans of Foreign Wars, took place | at a meeting of overseas veterans | last Friday evening in St. Bene-| dict's Parochial School Hall, Car- | rolltown. Edgar Goddard, repre- senting the Pennsylvania Depart- ment of the V. F. W,, was insti- tuting officer. Approximately 90 veterans were given the obligation of member- ship and were presented member- ship cards and lapel buttons. The visiting official also presented the charter of the new post officially. He congratulated the veterans on their interest and cooperation and urged them to continue their ef. forts to build up a large organiza tion. | | | AT JAIL CAPTURED The last of the four men who Jail last Aug. 16, William Ray Crable, Chicago Negro, was taken into custody at Ft. McClelland, Ala., last week when he attempted to enter the Army under false pre- tenses. The other three—Albert Fulmer, James Walker and Jack Belesky— who escaped: from the bastile at the same time, previously were apprehended, In Custody of Army Crable, who was serving a one- larceny charge, probably will remain in the custody of the Army, and will not be returned here immediately. The menescaped from the jail by | make sul = (Ss sawing through bars and scaling the wall. Fulmer, however, walked | out the front door by threatening | a guard with a “toy gun.” | GRANGE TO MEET AT CHEST SPRINGS Farm Engineering Specialist Jack Haswell will be the principal speaker at a meeting of Cambria County Pomona Grange to take place next Saturday at Pleasant Hill Grange Hall, Chest Springs. It also has been announced that the fifth degree will be conferred on a group of new candidates dur ing the Saturday evening session. Cocking Demonstration Slated In the afternoon a cooking dem- onstration will be given by Mrs. Dorothy Paikinson, nutrition ex- pert from Penn State College. Musical entertainment will be presented at afternoon sessions also, with songs by Banner Grange and an old-fashioned dance by the Buckhorn Grange members. The St. Lawrence Grange will put on a musical spelling bee and Pleasant Hill Grange a program of instru- mental music. MICHAEL KOKLA NOW LOCAL RECRUITING MAN Cpl. Michael Kokla, well-known | | | | St. Benedict young man who re- enlisted in the Army on May 14, has been transferred to Johnstown to serve with the Army recruiting staff in that city. “Mike” is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Metro Kokla, and prior to reenter- ing the service had served for 45 months in Army Medical Corps in Hawaii, the Philippines, Okinawa and New Caledonia. He was dis- charged last October. DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE ‘FATHER OF THE YEAR’ Al Schmid, former Marine hero who lost his sight on Guadalcanal when he machine-gunned 200 Japs, and Democratic nominee for State Secretary of Internal Affiars, has been named “father of the year” by the National Father's Day Committee.’ The Holder ofl the Navy Cross is the father of a two-year-old son, Al Jr. Father's Day this year is dedicated to war veterans, NOTICE I. A. P. C. MEMBERS | Members of the Patton Italo- American Political Club wishing to play softball are requested to en- roll at the club between now and next Monday, June 17. the matron’s salary be increased to $150 per month, and also that im- | mediate repairs be made to electric wiring and to heating pipes at the | juvenile home. Mrs. Daugherty also was com- | mended for the efficient manner in which the home is operated. Concrete Floors in Jail Removal of all wooden floors in the cells and installation of cement floors at the county jail also was called for by the venire. They pointed out that the wooden floors are deteriorating and are badly in need of repairs, John P. McGowan, warden of the county bastile, and his staff also were commended by the jury on the neat way the jail is kept and the efficient way it is operated. Attend to Fire Extinguishers The jury, in making its rounds, also learned that fire extinguishers at the county home had not been | tested since October of 1944, and recommended that tests be made at once. They also urged that the wooden floors in the institution be | covered with composition flooring. Superintendent and Matron Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones also receiv- ed the jurors’ commendation. Only recommendations made for the courthouse was that carpets, a couch and chairs in the ladies’ | rest room be repaired. PATTON SPORTSMEN EXPECT MORE TROUT Announcement was made at the regular meeting of the Patton Sportsmen’s Assn. Tuesday even- ing, June 3, that a shipment of brown trout is expected in the near future. . At the meeting, which was held in the Moose Hall, discussions took place on the improvement of Chest Creek, with Snyder Yeager giving a talk on improvement and better- ment of the stream. Biologists to Come Biologists from Bellefonte will come to Patton soon to test the water in the stream for quantities 0 > Ff food and o en hev also wi a sulp! Tésts to defermt whether or not the water is suit- able for extensive stocking. The next regular meeting of the group will be held on Tuesday evening, July 2. COUNTY GANGER DRIVE OVER TOP Announcement has been made that the Cambria County drive for $10,000 in the national fight to stamp out cancer has been sur- passed, with several more thous- and dollars known still to be re- orted. The goal in the county was the sum of $10,000, and to date over $11,200 has been turned in. The active drive closed last week but reports on amounts raised by theatres are not all made, as well as those from several schools. 10 On Each Dollar In addition, I. Klatzkin of West- mont offered during the early part of the drive to contribute 10 cents on each dollar given in the county. His contribution is to be made when all other contributions are in. Among recently reported sources of contributions are the following: Grand Theatre, Patton, $135.10; Vernon Theatre, Barnesboro, $79.- 74; Hastings School, $10.26, and East Carroll Twp. Schools, $15.24. LEGION DINNER-MEET HELD AT BARNESBORO The dinner-meeting of the Past Presidents Parley of American Le- gion Auxiliary Units in the county held in the Barnesboro American Legion Home last Thursday even- ing featured an election of offi- cers for the coming year. Mrs. Aime Scholink of Portage was named president, with other officials as follows: Mrs. Frank Ling, Johnstown, vice president; Mrs. Susan Olson, Gallitzin, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Ernest Yanssens, Cresson, chap- lain; Mrs. George Burkett, South Fork, historian, and Mrs. John J. Haluska, Patton, sergeant-at-arms. Past presidents of the Barnes- boro unit were hostesses. ou HASTINGS SODALITY INSTALLS MEMBERS A reception for new members was held recently by the Blessed Virgin Sodality of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Hastings, with 13 girls being admitted. During the service, an animated rosary was formed, each of the members of the group represent- ing a bead and reciting the pray- ers. Those received were: Catherine Dillon, Helen Anna, Mary Catherine Ladenberger, Do- lora Yeager, Martha Engert, Marie Ruth Miller, Emma Miller, Mary Dietrick, Rita Dumm, Jean Cro- nauer, Antoinette Donahue, Donna Mae Gooderham. and Joan Stritt- matter. The Clearfield Branch of Cam- bria County Red Cross reports a total of 23 home service calls made during May. This announcement was made at a meeting of the group in Patton 1d5t Thursday evening. | press on Wednesday. Yards and cellars along most sections of lower Mellon, South Fifth, East Lang and East Magee and parts of Second Aves. were filled with the muddy water from | swollen Chest Creek. Water from | Little Chest Creek was backing up | through the railroad culvert, | Ball Diamond Covered The Patton ball diamond looked like—and was—the center of Chest | Creek at noon, and several child- | ren, outfitted in bathing suits, | were making the most of the sit- | uation, “Danny” Link’s garage also had several feet of water in it, as the | water was creeping up to the first | floor of other structures in that | vicinity. The road was blocked off |by Patton Boro officials and auto | traffic routed through nearby streets. Water also had risen until it was only several feet below the rail- | road tracks at the station. | Make Futile Attempt Patton firemen made a futile at- tempt early Wednesday morning, before water had begun to rise at | a rapid pace, to pump water from | some of the cellars on Mellon Ave. However, they had to give up the attempt. And all this as the weatherman | promised more rain. | FREAK STORMS TUESDAY Four electrical storms hit this | part of the county Tuesday—be- ginning at about 5 p. m. and last- ling until midnight, Each storm | was followed by heavy rains which | caused creeks to overflow in some | places. The storms seemed to center | in Northern Cambria County, with | lighting bolts putting out lights in virtually every community in the area. On an average, power was off for about half an hour, but in several towns transformers were out of commission for as high as seven hours—among these being Loretto. Lightning Strikes Biancos During the course of the storms, lightning struck the home of Se- bastian Bianco, and breaking the attic window, hit a traveling case damage was a radio and other appliances were harmed. Some Hail Damage Several hail storms also resulted from the freak electrical storm, with damage to crops varying However, in most places the heavy rainfall was the cause of many washouts in the fields. Traffic on the Colver-Belsano Road also was halted for some time when a tree fell across the highway. Tuesday was the hottest June 11 in the last 13 years, with the mer- cury soaring as high as 90 degrees. Electrical storms also lashed the | area on Saturday evening, with | the organ at Carrolltown’s St. | Benedict’s Church being put out | of commission by a bolt of light- | ning coming in through the power lines. EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN PATTON HAS REV. W. IL. COOL AS NEW PASTOR The Pittsburgh Diocese of the Episcopal Church has announced the appointment of the Rev. Wil- liam I Cool as pastor in charge of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Patton and of St. Thomas’ Epis- copal Church in Barnesboro. Rev. Cool replaces Rev. C. Al- bert Thomas, who recently retired due to ill health. The new Patton pastor will con- duct his first service in Patton this coming Sunday, June 16, at 10 o'clock (DST). OPA HITS AT BAD CAR SALES AND GUARANTEES Warranted used car dealers who sell vehicles that do not live up to guarantees will be reported to the OPA for revocation of licenses, ac- cording to recent announcements. Dealers, it is pointed out, may mark up prices of used cars 25 per cent above “as is” ceilings provid- ed they issue written guarantees. NICKTOWN MAN EMPLOYED The State Highway Dept. has announced the appointment of George H. Williams of Nicktown as a caretaker. His salary will be $1,800. His appointment was one of 129 made at the same time. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Dolphus Glass of Fallentimber announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Ruth, to James C. Conelly, son of Mrs. Genevieve Dougherty of Lilly. STATE POLICE SAY Have you been stopped recent- ly for an automobile equipment check ? If not, you no doubt will be sometime during the next few weeks. Local and State Police are working in coopera- tion with police departments in United States and Candada in a united effort to reduce highway accidents, In soliciting your co- operation we wish to remind you that every correction ordered could just as easily have been an arrest. Do your part in this safety program, which in turn will give you the satisfaction of having played at least a part in the program to reduce accidents.
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