Recognized Medium of Union Labor Interests UNION PRESS-COURIER Northern Cambria’s Best and Largest Weekly © VOL. 54. NO. 2. Ee) State Road Head to Be Supervisors’ Convention Guest Ray F. Smock, secretary of the State Highway Dept. will be the guest of the Cambria Co. Super- vistors, Auditors and Good Roads Assn. to be held Apr. 17 in Eb- ensburg. The body's first annual banquet will be held Saturday, r. 26, in order that certain in- vited speakers may attend. The program for the conven- tion is as follows: 9:30 a. m.—Call to order, Lido Giovacchini; allegiance to Flag, assemblage; invocation, Rev. Fa- ther John J. Gura, Colver; ad- dress of welcome, Judge A. A. Nelson; musical selection, Jane Stevens; minutes of 1946 conven- tion, Edward Miscoe; address, W. E. Bailey, engineer of Dist. No. 9 of the State Highway Dept.; ad- dress, Wm. B. Watters, chief en- gineer of township roads; address by A. P. Norton, past president of county supervisors; address by Henry Bock, Cambria Co. super- intendent of highways, and ad- dress by H. A. Thomson, secre- tary of Penna. Supervisors Assn 2 . m.—Committee appoint- ments; address, Co. Commission- er C. W. Davis; musical selection; address, Ray F. Smock; question and answer period, H. A. Thom- son; president's message, Lido Giovacchini; committee reports; benediction and adjournment. Sunrise Cantata in Patton Easter The Choir of the First Baptist Church at Patton will render an Easter Cantata entitled “He That Liveth” at 6:00 o'clock on Easter Sunday morning. The choir is directed by Mrs. T. J. Davis of Patton. Those attending will receive a copy of the text, written by Elsie Duncan Yale. The music is by Ira B. Wilson and is unusually beautiful. The pastor, Rev. Thomas Mec- quillen, extends everyone a cor- dial invitation to attend. State Mine Safety Bill Is Proposed Rep. Harold E. Flack (R-Lu- zerne) introduced legislation in the ‘House at Harrisburg last week de- signed to prevent recurrence of a mine explosion which killed 15 men at the Nottingham colliery near Plymouth, Pa. last January. erground operations at not less than 100 feet from an abandoned mine inaccessible to state inspect- ors. A “stop point” would be desig- nated on the map of the under- ground workings and coal com- panies which proceed beyond the marker would be subject to stiff penalties. In the Nottingham blast an in- accurate map was blamed for the mining of coal too near the aban- doned operation which proved to be gaseous. Patton Odd Fellows Elect Leo Coder Leo Coder of Patton was elec- | ted Noble Grand of Patton Lodge No. 1089, International Order of Odd Fellows, at a reorganization meeting of the body held last Thursday evening in the lodge rooms here. John Mertens was named Vice Grand, with the appointative of- fices to be filled at a later date. During the meeting, the third degree was conferred upon two candidates. from Patton lodge and one from the Ebensburg lodge. District Deputy Grand Master Russell C. Tibbott and several Eb- ensburg lodge members attended. The next meeting will be held this Thursday evening. Snew Fences Coming Down As Spring Nears The snow fences are coming down in a hurry, as motorists have noticed in the past few weeks, even though winter still seems to want to stick around. Most of the 100 miles of snow fence in the county already are stored away for the summer, in line with the policy of the high- way department to have the fields ready for farmers to begin their spring plowing as soon as the weather is fit. Work was begun a bit later than usual this year, and County Superintendent of Highways says he’s glad it was postponed because of the late ar- rival of spring weather. Draft Card Still Will Be Best Identification Means The draft law expired Monday at when the law went out of ef- fect, and you can do anything you want with with your draft cards. Throw them away, burn them or frame them. But government officials say it would be silly to get rid of your draft cards. They are about the best identification you can have. State Police Say: You may be next! Of course, you are going to do everything possible to keep out of accidents, but if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in one, be sure to: 1. Warn oncoming traffic—es- pecially at night. Too often a minor traffic accident has turned into a serious ‘‘triple” because ap- proaching drivers had little or no warning. 2. Send at once for medical aid for injured persons. If you have had First Aid training, do what you can yourself to help until the es | on two different nights. doctor arrives. A HAPPY AND.GLORIOUS May the dawning of this Sacred Season bring joy and peace to our readers and friends and bring to them throughout the time ahead the good-will and contentment that the Risen Savior brought so gloriously upon the face of this world nearly 2000 years ago. May our Easter prayers be for peace and harmony among both nations and men. EASTER SEASON 2 Couples Arrested for Series of Burglaries in This District They've caught up with the out- fit that burglarized the Main St. Garage, Carrolltown, and also af- fected entry into the Patton Motor Sales and the Lacue and Jones Service Staion in Patton, but that was only a mere fraction of their other depredations, for approxima- tely thirty burglaries are thought to have been perpetrated by them. Surprising feature of the mat- ter is that two married couples are the four-some apprehended. They are Ralph Viscusi, 28, near Beaverdale, and Donald E. Walk Jr., 20, Dunlo. Also implicated with them are their wives—Mrs. Thelma Viscusi, 22, and Mrs. Lois Walk, 18. Johnstown city police ended their tour of pillaging early Satur- day morning after the quartet had made an unsuccessful attempt on a Market there. County detectives and state po- lice were called to take over the investigation, and information of county detectives was that ot ten- tatively had been determined that the two men had been involved in at least 30 burglaries in Cambria, Somerset, Indiana, Westmoreland, Bedford and Blair counties. It is said their wives had been with them on two looting expeditions Gas stations were the principal target for their pillaging. For the most part, loot was limited to a small amount of cash and mer- chandise, mostly auto accessories. Biggest cash haul, so far deter- mined, in any one job, was $35. All of the burglaries had been during the month of March. A hit-run method of looting was followed in all of the jobs. They would drive up to a gas station, break the glass door panel or ad- joining window with a “hammer, and reach in and open the lock. A’ hurried search would be made for cash and small amounts of loot taken. Only a few'minutes were spent at each place. During the day Viscusi and Walk were employed as coal loaders at a St. Michael mine. Virtually all of the loot was recovered in their homes. A wide assortment of au- to accessories was found, includ- ing batteries, aerials, chains, etc. A quantity of stolen cigarets also was found. At least ten burglaries were car- ried out by the pair in Cambria Co. They were in Lower Yoder, Portage, Cresson, Patton, Carroll- town, St. Benedict and Elton. In Somerset county, 7 jobs are cred- ited to them rr . i> a Proved Right Here In our issue of March 6 we pub- lished a prediction of Lee Wolf, the fiddling weather prophet of Kittanning, Pa., who said he saw no joy in the weather aspects for the month of March, and stated the month would come in like a lion and go out like a lion, and act like a lion pretty much all of the time. Perhaps, we didn’t have much faith in the prediction at the time, nor did our readers—but the | fact remains that his prediction | held pretty well to the line. | Wolf has a system of predicting | weath by the use of caterpillars— | an invention of his own—and one | that regular weather bureaus don’t | pay much attention to. He has | been pretty accurate in weather | predictions all along, however, | Phil Murray to Be Guest at Johnstown Phil Murray, president of both the CIO and the United Steel Workers of America, will visit Cambria Co. again on Apr. 10, at which time he will be guest of honor at a testimonial ban- quet at the Capital Hotel, Johns- town. The affair will be sponsor- ed by District 12, USWA. Following the banquet, the na- tionally-known figure will put in an appearance as principal speak- er at the Catholic Forum, to be held in Johnstown the same even- ing. Mr. Murray last visited Cam- bria Co. in July of 1944, at which time Phil Murray Day was ob- served. County Highway Crews to Start ‘Oiling’ June 1 Approximately 65.17 miles of “blacktop” or “Pinchot” road in Cambria Co. will begin receiving its spring beauty treatment about June 1, according to present plans disclosed by the Highway Dept. Shed at Ebensburg. Henry T. Bock, the county sup- erintendent of highways, says the oiling will continue until the last week in July, providing weather conditions are favorable. He also states that 120,000 gallons of oil have been ordered for use in Cambria Co. About 50.85 miles of road is to be treated in Clearfield Co. and 95.21 miles in Indiana Co. County Primary Teachers Approve New By-Laws Under the direction of Miss Yvonne Yerger of Patton, presi- dent of the Primary Teachers’ Club, that body adopted a set of by-laws and a consticution at a meeting held in the Ebensburg Courthouse on Monday evening. About 100 members attended. Miss Geraldine Shank of the Rowe Peterson Co. demonstrated the development of reading in the primary grades. James Orr show- ed films to illustrate the work. Spare Stamp 11, good for 10 pounds of sugar, became valid on Tuesday of this week. The stamp will cover both home use and canning needs, according to the OPA ruling. Dies at Carrolltown Friday Evening Dr. Joseph V. Maucher, aged 81 years, Carrolltown physician, drug- gist and civic leader, died at 5:30 p. m. last Friday at hs home. He nad been ill for the past five years but his condition did not become acute until last Thursday. He was born on July 15, 1865, in Carrolltown a son of Dr. John E. and Mary (Steigerwald) Maucher and received his early education in the Carrolltown Parochial Schools, He attended St. Vincent College, Latrobe, and was graduated from the Baltimore College of Pnysi- cian’s and Surgeons in 1885. Dr. Maucher first practiced med- icine at Ashville. Around the turn of the century he purchased the Carrolltown Drug Store from his brother, the late Dr. Rudolph Maucher. With the pharmacy he maintained an office practice in medicine. Dr. Maucher was always an out- standing and highly respected cit- izen of the community and was a counseler to many. In civic life he had served as secretary of the lo- cal borough council and held the post of secretary of the Carroll- town Agricultural Association for 35 years at which period the Car- rolltown Fair was the outstanding event of each season in Northern Cambria County. He was an ardent sportsman and conservationist, Dr. Maucher was always active in the affairs of St. Benedict's Ca- tholic Church, and at the onset of his illness, was made an honorary member of the American Pharma- ceutical Association. The deceased was married to the late Rose Blum Aug. 25, 1885, in Carrolltown. Mrs. Maucher died on July 19, 1909. Surviving are eight children—Eulalia, widow of J. W. Rieg, of Altoona; Mary, at home; Agnes, wife of E. A, Coller, Free- port, Pa.. Louise, Johnstown; Mar- cella, at home; William, Erie; Jo- seph V., supervising principal of Carrolltown High School; and Dr. J. Edgar, Pittsburgh. The following brothers and sis- ters preceded him in death: Drs. A. J. and Rose Maucher, both phy- sicians; Sister Mary Maucher, O. S. B.; Rev. Father Alcuin Maucher, 0. S, B.; Prof. V. N. Maucher well known musician; Emily, wife of Dr. J. L. Walters, and Rudolph, mentioned. He was a cousin of Msgr. Louis M. Maucher, Ph, D., pastor of the Immaculate Concep- tion Church, Cambria City. Funeral services were held in St. Benedict's Catholic Church at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning, with a solemn requiem high mass sung over the remains, Rev. Fath- er Louis Maucher being the cele- brant. Interment was made in the church cemetery. James Callahan Resigns As Carrolltown Burgess Carrolitown Borough Council Tuesday night, this week, accepted the resignation of Burgess James R. Callahan, effective on April 15. Mr. Callahan resigned because of the press of other business. Council will apopint another bur- gess at a meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 10th. Municipal water problems also will be dis- cussed at this meeting. PATTON, PENNSYLVANIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1947. St. Benedict Lad Receives Sentence Thomas Norman Chochla, other- wise known as Thomas Norman Kokla of St. Benedict, Monday of this week pleaded guilty to lar- ceny of a truck owned by W Earl Sharbaugh of Carrolltown on Jan. 1, and the burglarizing of the Pennsylvania Railroad Station at Carrolltown Roads on Jan. 18. Judge George W. Griffith, in sentencing the young man to make restitution and serve an in- definite sentence at the Pennsyl- vania Industrial School, White Hill, Pa., warned Kokla that this was his last chance. The jurist said his next offense would land him in the penitentiary. The sum netted in the entering of the railroad station was $2.50. Barmeshoro Bus Stop Hearing Held Barnesboro Boro officials defen- ded in Cambria County Court on Tuesday a recent ordinance mak- ing it unlawful for buses to load or discharge passengers within a specified area of the town. Burgess John Trybus claimed the move as necessary, and denied that any par- ticular property had been selected for a proposed bus terminal, He said that several places were be- ing considered. Several bus lines and a couple of restaurants appealed the ordinance. The proceedings were held before Judge George W. Griffith, who will set a date for atorneys to argue the case before he hands down a decision. High School Band Concert Tickets Now On Sale Tickets for the Patton High School Band Concert, which will be held at the Grand Theatre in town on Tuesday, Apr. 15, now are on sale at the Patton Drug Co. Store. The concert promises to be a very fine affair. More details will be published next week. Easter Schedule for Presbyterians The following is the Easter Sun- day program, April 6, at the Pres- byterian Church, Patton: Prelude: March, Mendelssohn; Doxology; Invocation and Lord's Prayer; Gloria Patri;, Hymn No. 168—“Come Ye Faithful Raise the Strain”, Sullivan; Responsive Rea- ding—Selection No. 2; Kaster Car- ol, “Welcome, Happy Morning,” Sullivan; Scripture Reading, II Cor.-Chap. . ; = eph’s y Gard ci 3 Prayer; Offertory, “Andante in B Flat,” Mozart; Anthem, “This Glad Easter Day,” Trad. Norwegian; Annoucements; Hymn No. 166, “The Day of Resurrection,” Lanca- shire; Reception of New Members; Easter Message—He is Risen!; Hymn No. 163, “Jesus Christ is Risen Today,” Lyra Davidica; Ben- ediction;. Choral, Amen; Postlude, “Festival Postlude,” Tours. The Ministry of Music—Mrs. Ralph Good, organist; Mrs. John I. Barnard, choir director; Mrs. Plummer R. Harvey, junior choir director. The Senior Choir—Mrs. Norman Swisher, Mrs. Walter Burkey, Mrs, Plummer R. Harvey, Miss Grace Rosian, Miss Joanne Swisher, Miss Bessie Sunseri. The Junior Choir—Miss Patti Jean Costello, Miss Nona William- son, Miss Dorothy Sunseri, Miss Shirley McHugh, Miss Joanne Reed, Miss Marjorie Turnbull, Miss Joyce Williams, Miss Florine Mat- esic. Many Motorists Without "47 Tags A number of Northern Cambria motorists were ‘out of luck” on Tuesday of this week as far as taking their car off their own property was concerned — their 1947 automobile license tags did not arrive in time. Taking the state as a whole, about 20 percent of the motorists did not have their plates Monday midnight of this week. Up until the week end the state had issued about 1,825,000 tags—first since the war for both front and rear— representing the greatest num- ber sold by this date since 1941. Mine Employment Increase Brighter The Pennsylvania State Un- employment Service at Johnstown, of which Thomas V. Hayes is the manager, in the current Labor Market Letter issued by the ser- vice, states that the employment outlook in Cambria County's coal mines is on the bright side, and that a six per cent increase is an- ticipated by mining firms in the April, May and June quarter. No change in employment oc- curred during the first quarter of 1947, the survey of county mining firms revealed. The mining indus- try is expected to show the biggest employment. gain during the quar- ter in the county’s industrial realm the market letter announces, stat- ing: “The six per cent increase ex- pected by mining firms in the sur- vey represents the largest number of workers. Here the attainment of employment goals will be affec- ted by the availability of qualified and willing miners.” Mine labor, inside and outside, is listed among the principal local surplus occupations, such as la- borers, truck drivers and clerical workers. These men are not fully qualified miners and there is little demand for out side or inside mine labor, the monthly market labor review shows. Clay Works Wage Negotiations On The United Brick & Olay Work- ers’ negotiating committee this week is meeting with the Clay Products Institute negotiating committee at Akron, O Paul Fuller, who recently had a hand in settling disagreements in the rubber industry at Akron, will act as the government con- ciliator. : Results of the meetings this week will directly affect workers at the Patton Clay Mfg. Co., who are members of Local 431, United Brick & Clay Workers of Am- erica. The Patton plant is one of 29 sewer pipe plants in Pennsyl- vania, Ohio and Indiana, which are involved in the contract talks. Eagle Aerie Here Supports Teachers Patton Aerie, No. 1244, Frater- nal Order of Eagles, at its meet- ing on Monday, March 24th, went on record as indorsing substantial wage increases for the teaching profession in the public schools of the Commonwelath, and also au- thorized a $50.00 donation to the Red Cross campaign fund. There will be a dance and floor show held in the Aerie Home for members and their ladies on East- er Sunday evening, and likewise on each Sunday evening thereaf- ter. On Sunday, April 20, the Pat- ton Aerie Degree team will go to Altoona to initiate a large class of new members. All of the state of- ficers of the F. O. E. are expected to be in attendance at this meet- ing. Robert H. Hansen of Milwau- kee, editor of the Eagles’ Maga- zine, will be the principal speaker. Any of the members of Patton Aerie, who have not as yet been initiated, are invited to attend this meeting. Transportation will be provided for them. The Patton Aerie now has a total of 1,802 members. Miss Gussie Leiden Dies Unexpectedly Miss Gussie E. Leiden, daughter of Henry and Jane (Wentz) Lei- den, both deceased, and a native of the St. Lawrence section, died un- expectedly on Tuesday in her ap- artment on Fifth avenue, Patton. Surviving are the following bro- thers and sisters: Mrs. Zita War- ner, Crafton, Pa.; Mrs. Gertrude Kibler, and Miss Cora Leiden, of Altoona; C. E. Leiden, of Los An- eles, Cal.; W. J. Leiden, of New k City; Mrs. Mae Cooper, of Patton; and George and Herman Leiden, of St. Lawrence. Aunts of the deceased are Mrs. Sue Wentz Kelly, of Patton and Mrs. Gertrude W. Leiden, of Al- toona; and the following uncles: Harry Wentz, of Patton and Frank and Herman Wentz of Spokane, Washington. Friends are being received at the late home and funeral services will be held at 10 A. M,, on Saturady in St. Lawrence's Catholic Church Ten Pages—Eighty Columns Area News Will Be One Feature Included Tune in Radio Station WJSW at Altoona (650. on your dial) from 12:30 to 1:00 o'clock on Thursday of this week, Apr. 3, and hear the initial broadcast of the Northern Cambria Commun- ity. Make listening a habit each week following at the same time. This broadcast, as announced in last week's issue, will be sponsored by a number of bus- iness concerns who are regular advertisers in the Union Press- Courier, and music will be fur- nished for the program by Bobby Lees Sottile and His Orchestra. There also will be news flashes from the editorial department of the Union Press- Courier pertaining to events in the North of the County only, and spot announcements. Every effort is being made to at St. Lawrence. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Carl Zanoni, 47, | ° Expires Tuesday | : Carl Zanoni, aged 47 years, of | Patton, died at 11:35 o'clock on | Tuesday morning at the Miners’ | Hospital, Spangler, following an | l illness of three months. He had been hospitalized two days. Born | Feb. 16, 1900, in Austria, a son of | Frank and Sara (Leoni) Zanoni, the deceased came to the U. S. in 1906 and resided in Bakerton be- fore moving to Patton three years ago. He was employed as a miner by the Sterling Coal Company. Surviving are his widow, Rose (Efusia) Zanoni; his mother, Ba- kerton, and the following brothers and sisters: Albert, Cleveland, O.; Bram, John and Mrs. Arthur Mat- teotti, all of Bakerton, and Mrs. Reca Fava, Trenton, N. J. A mem- ber of the Elmora {.ocal, United Mine Workers of America; Colver Lodge, Sons of Italy; Patton Lod- ge, F. O. E, and St. Mary’s Cath- olic Church, Patton, where funer- al services will be held at 10 a. m. on Friday by the Rev. Father Ru- pert Stadtmiller. Interment will be made in Sacred Heart cemetery at Bakerton. Cambria Twp. Schools Get Extra State Aid The State Auditor's General's | Dept. has approved payment of $35,000 to the Cambria Twp. School District, out of funds paid from appropriations made by the State Legislature for the support of public schools. An additional $5,000 payment for Cambria Twp. was approved after an investigation of the fin- ancial affairs of the district dis- closed it wags distressed to the etent that normal functioning of the educational system was threa- tened. Andrews Drafts Bill to Aid State Handicapped A vocational education depart- ment for Pennsylvania's physically handicapped persons would be es- tablished in one of the State Tea- chers Colleges, under a bill intro- duced by Assemblyman H..G. An- drews at Harrisburg this week. It would set up a program to train handicapped persons in useful oc- cupations and trades so they can become self-supporting. $368,000 Is Borrowed Cambria Co. Commissioners on Tuesday closed a deal with Hemp- hill Noyes and Co., New York, for a loan of $368,000 for refunding bonds. The firm offered an inter- est rate of one and one-eighth per cent with a premium of $843. make this program of interest to North Cambrians, and we in- vite you to tune in. Sponsors for the initial pro- grams are as follows: First National Bank, Carroll- town; Bacha's Hardware, Bar- nesboro; Sharbaugh & Lieb, Barnesboro; Luxenberg's Stores, Barnesboro; Main Street Garage, Carrolltown; Barnesboro Budget Plan Inc., Grand Theatre, Pat- ton; Mademoiselle Shoppe, Pat- ton; Mertens Bakery, Patton, and Stoltz Motor Co., Patton. Northern Cambria County has everything! Its business concerns are many and its services cover all scopes. The introduction of a truly North Cambria Program is something new, and some- thing that has been lacking al- together in the past. Station WJSW comes in on your radio as clear as a bell, and if you will tune in at 650 on your dial this Thursday and every Thursday at 12:30, we feel you will not be disappointed. Mines Shut ’Till After Easter in Mourning for Illinois Dead Stoppage Took Effect at Midnight Monday The district coal mines closed down at midnight on Monday and workers are now on a six-day stop- page of work in memorial to 111 miners killed in the Centralia (Ill) explosion. James Mark, president of Dis- trict No. 2, notified operators on Sunday that production will be halted during the memorial per- iod. In a dramatic announcement on Saturday night, John L. Lewis or- dered the period of mourning for the Ilhnois mine blast dead. District President Mark said the Central Pennsylvania coal miners are complying fully with the week- long memorial. The miners will re- main idle through April 6. Area miners normally would have heen idle Tuesday regardless of the mourning period. April 1 is observed annually in the district coal region as John Mitchell Day under the terms of the union's contract. Most miners in the region also observe Good Friday. With Satur- day an idle day at the bulk of the mines, this leaves Wednesday and Thursday as principal production days lost. The railroad car shortage has been cutting down deeply into the district production with many of the mines forced to cut schedules down to three and four days a week. Miners are scheduled to return toc their jobs Easter Monday, but this day is also observed at many mines, although not provided for as a holiday in the contract, Maintenance men are remaining at their jobs as usual to man the pumps, fans and other ‘essential mine machinery. Some of the mine locals are arranging individual church ser- vices in memorial tribute to the miners who lost their lives in the Illinois explosion, President Mark and union board members said. Lewis severely criticized mine- inspection enforcement on the part of the government, and was bitter in his remarks over “laxity” that claimed so many miners’ lives. MARK ADDRESS MINERS Elimination of accidents to cut down the coal mine accident rate was asked on Tuesday by James Mark, district president, who was principal speaker at a Mitchell day observance in Sykesville, Jefferson Co. He urged united watchfulness by company and miner to reduce deaths and injuries. Miners Tues- day observed the first day of the memorial stoppage. Resolutions were adopted at Sykesville deman- ding immediate resignation of In- terior Secretary Krug and improv- ed safety laws, and were forward- ed to President Truman. A recount of the explosiens and fatalities in recent years was giv- en by President Mark. ‘People Are Funny’ Program Here The officers of the Women of the Moose, Chapter 637, held their Chapter Night, on March 27. Ma- deline Fox put on a program of “People are Funny.” Four chances were bought by the chapter for the Amphitheatre Fund of the Le- | gion Auxiliary. The Chapter has been invited to Clearfield for the Homemaking Chapter program on Sunday, Ap- ril 20th, at 2 o'clock. The Patton chapter will have charge of the in- itiation ceremonies. A banquet will be served at the Dimeling Hotel, at 6 o'clock, with turkey and all the trimmings, at $1.50 per plate. Reservations must be in no later than April 10. The local chapter will go to Clearfield by bus, and members desiring to go should con- tact Pearl Furlage as soon as pos- sible in order that conveyance ar- rangements can be made. Electrical Expert Speaks to Kiwanis An illustrated talk on various types of electric lamps was a feature of the regular dinner- meeting of the Northern Cambria Kiwanis Club at the Commercial Hotel in Patton Thursday even- ing of last week. Father-and-son night also was observed, with the meeting marked by a large at- tendance. Discussing the lamps was Fran- cis Knowles of Johnstown, a rep- resentative of the Pennsylvania Electric Co. The meeting this week was cancelled because of Holy Week. The next meeting, Apr. 10, will be “Church Night” and will be in charge of Rev. Ralph Krouse, the pastor of the Patton Methodist Church. Barneshoro Booster Club Buys Possible Factory Site The Barnesboro Booster Club announces the purchase of a nice sized piece of ground from the Pennsylvania Electric Co.. The plot, located near town, has erected upon it an old gener- ating plant which the organiza- tion feels will be suitable for an industrial site for Barnesboro. A good water supply also is avail- able on the land, and it is the belief of several of the members of the Booster Club that this water might be used as part of the Barnesboro water supply at some future date. The purchase price was about $4,000. LESS GLASS, MORE LIQUOR Use of “deceptive glasses” in the saloons would be outlawed under a bill introduced in the legislature last week, which also provides that glasses containing one fluid ounce be made standard in all the drinking places but that it may be graduated upward in multiples of one half ounce. Assemblyman Albert L. O’Con- nor of Loretto voted in favor of the new state taxation on soft drinks last week. He also favored a new tax on tobacco productts. Closed Shop Ban Proposed for State State Sen. James Berger (Re- publican-Potter Co.) during the past week introduced legislation at Harrisburg to outlaw the closed shop in this state. His measure would make it an unfair labor practice “to require membership or non-membership in a labor organization” and a condition of accepting a job. It woul specifically prohibit an employer or a union or their of- ficers from agreeing to any con- tract which would force employ- ers or applicants for jobs ‘to join, continue their membership in, form or assist labor organi- zations.” Road Hog Gets Justice on Spot | Following is a story from the | Thursday issue of the Johnstown Tribune, which bears repeating: A trucker who other motorists thought a little inconsiderate met his nemisis yesterday on the Ar- magh-Indiana Road. A passing driver told this tale: A large trailer truck headed to- ward Indiana and climbing a long hill was ‘hogging the road.” Dri- vers coming toward him on their way to Armagh were forced into the ditch, one after another. One driver, on asking him to move over, said the trucker thumbed his nose at him. Some eight or 10 cars were in the drift at the side of the road. Finally the trailer truck, too, failed to get traction. As it stop- ped and the driver and his assist- ant dismounted, one of the dri- vers whose car had been forced into the ditch approached the truck driver, swung one good, solid blow at the trucker’s face and left him sprawled on the Rizhway. The trucker didn’t fight back. Miss Yvonne Yerger Reelected Primary Head Miss Yvonne Yerger of Patton was renamed president of the Cambria Co. Teachers’ Primary Group at a meeting in the Eb- ensburg Courthouse on Monday evening. Miss Grace Constable of South- month was retained as secretary- treasurer of the body. Barnesboro Miner Hurt Thursday at Reilly Mine A 63-year-old Barnesboro coal miner, Carmen Bonatesta, Thurs- day morning of last week suffer- ed severe injuries while at work in the Reilly Coal Co. Mine near Barnesboro. He was admitted to the Miners’ Hospital shortly after the acci- dent. DEMOS MEET POSTPONED The March meeting of Cambria Co. Federation of Women’s Dem- ocratic Clubs was cancelled due to the bad weather. The next ~ SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 PER YEAR Tune In WISW (650) This Thursday for Northern Cambria Co. Broadcast Coal to Liquid Fuels Conversion Holds Interest The proposed plants for conver- sion of bituminous coal into liquid fuels has reached the stage where millions of dollars are about to be spent on it in Western Penn- sylvania. This fact has boosted interest in the idea among both coal op- erators and the miners. The new development, in which the world's largest coal concern—the Pitts- burgh Consolidation Coal Co.— and the world's largest oil com- pany—Standard Oil of New Jer- sey—are poining forces, greatly brightens the future for an in- dustry which is the chief concern in Cambria and adjacent counties. John L. Lewis is one the men most interested. Under the present setup, the UMWA will take in any new miners. Also, it is expected to try to organize the workers in the conversion plants through the UMWA'’s District 50. District 50 already is strong in number in the big chemical and other coal by-product plants, and is steadily making gains. Another Pattonite at Work for WISW James E. Moren, manager of Radio Station WJSW, Altoona, (650 on your dial) announced to- day that David Ruel Burkhart of 909 Fourth Ave, Patton, has been added to the new radio sta- tion's staff. Mr. Burkhart will act in the capacity of time salesman for the station. For the past several years, the new appointee represented the National Biscuit Co. in this area, and until his affiliation with the radio station was employed by the United States Chamber of Commerce. Coupons Given to Serve in Charity Each year it has been the priv- ilege of the Department President of the American Legion Auxiliary to select some everlasting memor- ial to be supported by collecting of Coupons from various useful pro- ducts and cash contributions. This year an “Amphitheatre” to be erected in a natural hollow at the rear of the Veterans’ Adminis- tration Hospital at Aspinwall, Pa., has been planned. Using a ground area of about 170 feet by 120 feet, Having a seating capacity of ap- proximately 1,000; also room for about 250 wheel chair patients. A projection room for movies will have the finest equipment availa- ble. The building Will contain a large stage, band stand, dressing rooms, and sound control. The construction will be of durable ma- terials making it a permanent ad- dition to the hospital. Rose gard- ens to be planted at the entrances, and trees planted by Gold Star mo- thers in honor of their sons, will form a border line. The estimated cost is $17,000. You can help raise this money by saving all your val- uable coupons from many products you use, or by cash contribution. The Patton Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary is endeavoring to do their part for this project. Save your coupons, and your co-opera- tion will help lots. Fire School to Start at Spangler Apr. 8 Plans have been completed by the Volunteer Firemen’s Assn. of Cambria Co. & Vicinity for the conducting of a fire school in | Northern Cambria Co. on Tues- day evening cf next week, Apr. Meeting at the Greiner Hall in Lower Yoder Twp. last Thursday night, the organization selected Thomas Woodring of Nanty-Glo as instructor. He is fire chief of the Nanty-Glo Fire Co. The members of the association went on record as opposing the proposed legislation calling for diversion of foreign fire insurance funds. Firemen contend they should continue to receive the two per cent levy paid by out-of-state com- panies on written insurance with- in the state, President Zane stated that an inventory of all the equipment of member companies has been com- pleted and copies will be distribut- ed at the next meeting in Vinton- dale, Thursday. Apr. 24 Youths Under 18 Must Keep Out of Pool Rooms Judge Ivan J. McKenrick dur- ing the past week issued a word of warning to pool room opera- tors not to admit youths under 18 to frequent their places of business. The Cambria Co. jurist stated that several cases had been dis- closed recently in the juvenile courts of the county. The matter was referred to the District At- torney’s” office. Amsbry Methodist Youth to Meet Thursday Night A reorganization meeting of the Amsbry Methodist Church Young People will be held in the church this Thursday evening, and a can- dlelight service will be held in con- junction with Holy Week. The services will be in charge of James Wheeler, superintendent of District 3. Carpenters Local Opposes Daylight Savings Time Ebensburg Local 2085, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Friday night went on record as opposing the ad- option of daylight time. The next meeting is to be held Thursday evening, Apr. 17. | meeting of the union will be held on Friday night, April 11.
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