PAGE TEN Decide Nothing Dishonest In Loan of 2 Tables, 2 Chairs Future Requests Must Be Presented to Board Cambria Co. officials have de- cided there was nothing under- handed or dishonest about the transfer of county property to a democratic club in Johnstown. Nevertheless it was agreed that the transfer was somewhat ir- regular and that a new policy will be in effect in the future. The policy change came about Friday when the three commis- sioners delved into Republican ac- cusations that county furniture was improperly taken from the Courthouse and hauled to the Young Men's Democratic Club. Henceforth, it was decided, any loans of furniture or other county property must be submitted to the board of commissioners for approval. Henceforth, it was decided, any loans of furniture or other county property must be submitted to the board of commissioners for approval. Prior to reaching this decision, commisioners agreed that the loan of the furniture had gone through proper channels. Involved in the deal are two desks and two chairs, removed from the courthouse basement and hauled in a county-owned truck to the Democratic Club on the morning of July 27. Commissioners Pat Farrell and Thomas A. Owens first learned of the incident Thursday night when phia convention of the State As- sociation of Co. Commissioners. Cyrus W. Davis, who returned from the convention Tuesday, had stated he would move that the commissioners ask the district at- torney to make an investigation. On Friday, Davis stated he was satisfied with the way the furni- ture got to Johnstown. He said it was his intention to ask an inves- tigation only if there had been evidence that the property had been stolen. Explanation of the transfer was made by Maurice A. Springer, chief clerk in the commissioners’ office, and Thomas E. Delvin, the courthouse custodian. Devlin said he had been asked by members of the Johnstown Democratic Committe whether the county had any old furniture that could be used in club quarters. Devlin stated he relayed the re- quest to Springer, who gave him permission to lend the furniture if there was any that was not needed in the courthouse. Spring- er told Delvin to make this deci- sion. Devlin’s explanation was cor- roborated by Springer. Delvin said he had intended to make some arrangements for the desks and chairs to be transported when he learned that Archie Krug, an em- ploye of the county highway crew, was going to Johnstown to get materials for some construc- tion job. Delvin then asked him to take the furniture to Johnstown since he was going there any- way. they returned from the Philadel- Lhidis | | USED "WASHERS & SWEEPERS FOR SALE! Also Guaranteed Parts and Service for Any Make We Pick Up & Deliver AUTHORIZED DEALER for UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES WASHER & SWEEPER HOSPITAL BIGLER AVE. BARNESBORO Open 9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Mondays thru Saturdays These arrangements were made several days before the actual hauling took place, Devlin said. Devlin was not present the day the furniture was removed, but said he previously advised Mr. Krug not to take it to Johnstown before 9 a. m. because the club wouldn't be open. Commissioner Farrell pointed out that he considered this ex- planation satisfactory. He said that county property has been loaned in the past and that the normal procedure was for the de- tails to be handled by the chief clerk. “I think if you would check the records for the past 10 years,” Farrell said, “there will be no rec- ords of county furniture or chairs being loaned. But it was done be- fore and always handled by the chief clerk. “Such publicity as this has re- ceived is demoralizing to the pub- lic,” he said. “The public is en- titled to know what happened. Until Friday morning, Owens and Farrel knew nothing of the incident except what they had read in the papers on Thursday evening. At the outset of Friday's meeting Commissioner Davis mov- ed that commisisoners take what- ever action ‘is necessary in view of publicity it has been given in the newspapers.” Later, after hearing Springer HAVE FUN at the EAGL Pleasant surroundings. Join friends here. rE By AR = Good bands to keep you dancing . . . having fun. Your favorite drinks, mixed to perfection . . . 3:57 BRUCE BOWSER Vocals by Lois Barry SATURDAY & SUNDAY “The Rhythm-Aires” Vocals by Joe Kerrigan FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES PATTON AERIE NO. 1244 ES your FRIDAY NIGHT NEW ...IT TAKES NEW LIF Since 1870 William F. Goenner, President & John L. Borbonus, Treas. 4 : Next Time ... Call for IT HAS WHAT IT TAKES BREWED & BOTTLED BY GOENNER & COMPANY John J. Haluska, Sales & Adv. Mgr. LIFE WHAT IT HAS | The one beer that holds its head high 3 in any company! JOHNSTOWN, PA. Charles Symons, Secretary UNION PRESS-COURIER Check-Off List For Home Safety Will Prevent Household Mishaps and Devlin, Davis said. “I am sat- isfied that the furniture was not stolen and that permission was given by Mr. Springer.” Commissioners Owens and Far- rell both said they would go along with any further investigation re- quested. Said Owens: “If an investiga- tion is wanted I will go along whole-heartedly with the Republi- can member (Mr, Davis).” This same attitude was expressed sev- eral times by Farrell. Commissioners Owens and Far- rell at first were inclined to favor a policy that from now on ‘“noth- ing will be loaned to anyone.” However they reconsidered this. Farrell pointed out that there un- doubtedly will be occasions in the future when some group or indi- vidual will want to borrow some- thing for an entirely worthy cause. He felt that if the county has old furniture that is not being used, it would be too strict to re- fuse everyone. But everyone did agree that in the future all such matters must be presented to the board of commissioners for ap- proval. 2,027 Pints Blood Donated In District Since the beginning ‘of the Re- gional Blood Center program on June 15, 2,027 pints of blood have been collected, Dr. H. B. Ander- son. technical director, told coor- dinating committee members last Thursday. The figures include collections through Aug. 15, he said. Of the total, 1,823 pints have been dis- tributed to area hospitals, where 1.379 were used as whole blood. That not used for direct trans- fusions is returned to the blood center in Johnstown for process- ing into fractions, he said. The center has 444 pints available for separation at the present time. Occasion for Dr. Anderson's re- port was a meeting of the pro- gram coordinating committee in the Johnstown YMCA. Represen- tatives from all the district Red Cross chapters participating at- tended. , Watch What Water You Drink During Summer Months “One swallow proved not that summer is neare,” penned the poet. But one swallow may prove the spring was polluted, an- nounced the Medical Society of Pennsylvania and the Cambria Co Medical Society. Clear water may look inviting on a hot day, but thousands of springs and wells are contaminat- ed and may possibly contain dis- ease germs. Springs in Pennsyl- vania are examined by the State Health Department and when found satisfactory and safe for drinking purposed, they are pla- carded and labled as safe. Vaca- tioners should not take chances with springs and wells about which they know nothing because typhoid and other water-borne diseases lurk in impure water. Motorists, out for a day's drive, see a spring or well and assume that because the water looks good, it is fit to drink. Many people have the foolish idea that running water purifies itself every few miles but this is incorrect, and often running wat- er is more dangerous than still water. Running water continually stirs up solids which will settle in still water. Disease bacteria are tiny and light and are not likely to settle in running water. Free access to air and sunshine will kill many germs and streams polluted with sewage and other organic matter may eventually clear. Surface drainage carries filth and disease into streams, springs and wells. So, when you're out drink only from springs publicly placarded as SAFE. Bath Can Serve Great Variety of Purposes Depending upon how you take it, a bath can be a mere washing, a healthful sedative to the ner- vous system, or a stimulating bracer. Take it tepid on a very hot day —a lukewarm bath is far more cooling than a cold plunge. Take it tepid, too, when your nerves are jumpy and you can't sleep. It will relax you. Take it long and hot when your muscles ache from exercise, and quickly— hot or cold—to wake you up. Provides ‘See-Food’ Most parents, when they read or hear of a household accident, make a safety-check of possible hazards around their own home, The wisest of them, however, make such inspections a routine part of their duties. Dr. Joseph H. Kenyon, Director of Good Housekeeping magazine's Baby Center, suggests a safety- check-off list in this month's is- sue. Under the heading: “How can home accidents be avoided,” she writes: “Check all electrical appliances and lamps for short circuits; re- place defective sockets and old, brittle insulation. Install window guards, and place gates on cellar and attic stairways. Keep toys and other articles in their proper place, where no one will stumble over them. Fill in all unused and open wells, deep holes or old cyc- lone cellars on your property. Keep gasoline and other flamm- able fluids away from the house and properly protected. Contain- ers for sharp knives and a cab- inet for medicines and dangerous poisons—insecticides, cleaners, etc —should be installed high on a wall, beyond a child's reach. Heating and kitchen stoves and fireplaces should be guarded; handles of utensils on the stove should be turned away from the outside edge, mo they're not a temptation to small hands. Do not place radios in the bathroom, Thursday, September 1, 1949 and make it impossible for any- one to use the phone while in the bath tub.” Dr. Kenyon also writes about first aid and answers questions about removal of small splinters, treatment of sunburn and con- vulsions and other medical mat- ters in the same issue. —The first iron warship of the U. S. today lies anchored in the mud of Misery Bay at Erie, Pa. THE FLOP FAMILY By Swan DINNER NOT REROY ) I'M As A BEAR ALL . l i 5S {1 eee SS HET 7-1'M HUNGRY JBEEN PLAYING BRIDGE. 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