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TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19, 1943 POTTSTOWN MERCURY, POTTSTOWN, PA Phone 2263 PAGE NINE 5 The Sports Scene I Bs PAUL J. LUCAS MERCURY SPORTS PAUL J. LUCAS, Sports Editor Tally-Ho to the Golf Links Coach Evans Explains IT TAKES at lea.ct two sides for an argument, but the more participants, the merrier And when Pottstown-North Coventry High game is the subject, there any limit The PHS Trojans defeated North Coventry, 27-0. the past Fall at Franklin field, but Norco Coach D. J.

Evans protested action of the officials who banned the Wildcat inverted quarterback from formation offense Evidently Evans knew what-be-was talking about and the fallowing message to this department shows proof: the interest of many of our loyal Norco fans and the enlightment of our cross-river friends I would appreciate your publishing this letter in full. On Thanksgiving morning I was privileged to take a fine young group of boys to the football wars at Franklin field. Here I have every reason to believe, I would see an epic struggle with my boys emerging victorious. The first half lived up to my expectations with my charges gaining the length of the field and then selling dearly the yardage lost as the Trojans had the Jjtwn led, 7-0, at halftime and 20 points in the third period.) the fine exhibition of first half, everyone knows what a dismal showing we made from there on. What everyone know, is that in the meantime three officials banned as illegal our inverted quarterback from formation.

This terrific blunder knocked out of use Just about three- quarters of our whole offensive plays "Today we talk about morale. What morale could a team have that Just had taken from it the plans, plays and mental diagrams on which it had worked, practiced and relied upon for months? Morale gone. Those kids went out on that field and played on sheer guts. Outs that lost points but went down fighting hard. like to tell the good Norco followers and all others too, I checked that rules decision, and in my office today lies a letter from Dr.

P. Maglune (the same man the officials so grossly misquoted) which tells us of the legality our type of piay and con- riely shows the meaning of the Sincerely Yours, D. J. Evans football coach, North Coventry High Schooi In the dressing room following the PHS-Norco game, this Writer quizzed Referee Stuart BremUler on his decision regarding the formation and he declared it was illegal in schoolboy football John Gesslnger, umpire and William Smith, head linesman, agreed with Bremiller, who Stas officiated grid games here for a number of years best Huggettion this corner can offer is for E5ans to invite the three to his home and display letter. Short Short Sports ERQY M.

BACHMAN, who be- calne a proud papa, boy) is passiijg out the cigars The Pottstpwn High varsity baseball coach: admitted he purchase of the smokes Sunday aivi 1 to the tobacco store yes- for more. SINCLAIR TOPS SPICER 2 FOR 16TH VICTORY Continuing merrily on its way toward the Industrial league championship. first-place Sinclair took a 32-27 fallout of Spicer 1 last night at the YMCA. Sinclair was down, 19-14, at halftime, but spurted in the final min- Four officers of the Spring-Ford 11(np ictu Country club board of governors utci to chalk up i i ory were iast night when the 18 starts. group met at the club.

Manager Mac Shirey and Chris They were R. W. Breidenbach, Sevast each had seven points to! president; L. E. Johnson, vice president; J.

Lowell Groff, secretary, and David J. Groff, treasurer. Following committees were appointed: Membership, W. Scheuren, M. A.

Freed, Leon Sell, B. M. Smith Royersford-Spring City HARLEY B. BRANDRETH, Rep. Phone 158, Second Avenue and Mein Street, Royereford SPRING-FORD BOARD c.

E. Coyne, Pennhurst Band RE-ELECTS OFFICERS Director, Dies of Heart Attack lead the winners. In other games of the header watched by 150 fans, Doehler trounred Jacobs, 52-32, and Spicer 2 handed New England its 18th reverse, 39-31. Guy Euston, former North Cov- and Adolph Wilke, entry High athlete, scored 17 points House, E. Earl Nelson, Edward for Doehler while Carl Sklarcik, his Dames and Johnson, teammate and Vaughn Anderson, Grounds, Scheuren, Smith and J.

Spicer 2 each -had 14 digits D. Prosser. Spicer Finance, Wilke, W. Paul Young- Maraiiic, i 2 2 6 b. Shaner, 2 blud and Harry W.

Maloney. menu hut the North and South Open at Plnehurst will be held as usual. This is perhaps the only one of the traditional open tournaments scheduled for this Spring. This Is It This is the time for level headed men to buy what they need, when you may get absolutely trustworthy clothes when stocks are fairly complete. SUITS and TOPCOATS made by such trustworthy makers as Hart, Shaffner and Marx, Griffon Brand, Varsity Town, and Clipper Craft Clothes.

JAtHosiM War Affects Basketball Players More Earnest, Says Coach CALLURA OUTPOINTS WILSON IN TITLE GO ILLIAMSBURG. Jan. 18 Stuessy, basketball coach at the College of William and Mary, believes the war will have a moralizing efTect on intercollegiate basketball despite the fact that there may be a drop in individual and team performances because of the drain upon capable personnel. FAR AS THE PLAYERS ARE CONCERNED, ARE MORE EARNEST IN THEIR EFFORTS THIS YEAR AND SFEM MORE GRATEFUL FOR A CHANCE TO COACH STUFSSY SAID. PLAY WITH MORE DETERMINATION TO Stuessy, who coached the In- coaches this year have to think of their jobs as being for the fullest development of the individual.

As material becomes scarcer, the coach will have to develop less capable and younger athletes. believe the sport should receive more encouragement by the schools because it supplies the competition that seems so essential in the development of the individual- yet, it is an inexpensive sport as compared with other major sports. Too, the travel question is not quite difficult. popularity and desirability to the Virginia state cham- of the sport of basketball is shown pionship the past year, thinks the greatly increased number lege basketball will also benefit from a standpoint of spectators and coaches. think the interest in basketball has been Increasing every Stuessy declared, "and there is every indication of even greater public interest now where the games are accessible to the public.

in the services as well as civilians find this sport a refreshing stimulant as well as a pleasant means for relaxation. of service declared Stuessy. who attended the University of Illinois from 1926 to 1928. college schedules may have to be revised to include more of these service teams. far as William and Mary is concerned, the Indians are entertaining no grandiose ideas for a championship Stuessy added.

for our being on the spot' as contender for the Southern Conference is PROVIDENCE, R. Jan. 19 Jackie Callura, a wild-swinging little Canadian whose fighting style combines all the best features of a bull and a kangaroo, won the National Boxing Association version of the world featherweight champion tonight by outpointing Pittsburgh Jackie Wilson in 15 rounds in the Providence arena. Callura weighed Wilson 125 The saw an omen in the eight-rounder just preceding the main go when Patsy Brandino, 1325 2 Hamilton, Ontario, punched out an eight-round decision over Jose Rozo, 1311 of Columbia, South America. Rozo was floored for no count in the second round.

Latch, f0 0 0 Hospador, 1 0 2 Sevast, 3 17 Myers, f20 4 Weber, f0 0 0 Gallino, c2 0 4 Becker, 2 0 4 Skrocki, g11 3 Wentzel, c1 2 4 J. Shaner, 3 0 6 Shaner, 2 0 4 Kastle, 3 0 6 Shirey. g3 1 7 Totals13 6 32 Totals131 27 Score by periods: 6 4 Referee Timer Doehler Jacobs G. F. P.

G. P. Strom, 1 0 2 Missimer, 1 2 4 Smale, f0 0 0 Roden, 20 4 Euston, f8 1 17 Groom, f10 2 Strunk, 0 0 0 Riddell, f0 1 1 Katch, c4 0 8 Da'ily, 4 1 9 2 0 4 Kurtz, 1 3 5 Sklarcik, 7 0 14 Dilliplane.g 0 0 0 Daub, g3 17 Hayes, g3 1 7 Pyott, g00 0 Totals25 2 52 Totals12 8 32 Score by periods: Jacobs 12 fi 2 OFFICERS TONIGHT In WAAC Charles E. Coyne, director of Penrhurst State school band for tha past 25 years, died suddenly in his home, 243 Fifth Phoenixville, yesterday at 12:45 He was 75 years old. Mr.

Coyne had been off duty the past two weeks with a out otherwise was not ill. Death waa attributed to a heart attach. He was born in England 61 i came to Phoenixville in 1888, 1:3 was a member of the former Phce- nixville Military band for many years. He was a member of Bt. Catholic church, the Royal Arcanum lodge and Loyal Order of Moose.

Surviving are his widow, Susanne (Kelley), and three children, Miss Anna Coyne, at home; and John Edwin Coyne, Reading. Camp 22 PO of Spring City order, will install officers at a meeting tonight in Tall Cedars temple. Mrs. Hattie Weikel, Spring City, district president, will be in charge of the induction, which will follow a covered dish luncheon beginning at 6:30 Every member was asked to attend. DISTRIBUTION OF GAS RATION BOOKS DELAYED Spicer Sweda.

Deegan, 0 Anderson, 6 Bondola. 3 EaronofT, 1 Petrucelli, 2 2 2 New England 0 a 1 2 4 1 0 0 Page, 0 14 Heffner, 2 6 Slusaer, 1 3 Neiffer, 0 4 Mauger, 5 8 Maloney, 4 Peterman, 1 Parsons, 0 Totals 15 9 39 Score by periods: Spicer 2 11 11 New England 10 8 STANDINGS w. Sinclair 16 Doehler 13 Totals 14 3 31 Spicer II 7 Jacobs 5 New England 0 FLAGG SEXTET TOPS OANBGM INVOLVED JACOBS' FOE, 30-19 IN FREAKIEST PLAYS K1LREA SCORING LEADER NEW HAVEN, Jan. 18 Walter Kilrea again i topped the American league hockey 1 spirer 1 11 scoring during the past week with 57 points, an increase of four over the preceding weekly period, statistics released from headquarters here today revealed. The sharp-shooting Kilrea accounted for 21 goals, one more than a week ago, and 36 assists, three more than in the ptevious period.

Ab DeMarco, Providence, retained second place with 53 points, 32 of them assists and 21 goals, a gain of five points. 1, 2 5 9 12 18 pet. .889 .722 .650 .438 .294 .000 Because of insufficient number of renewal forms, It will be impossible to make distributions of and supplemental gasoline ration books at the Otto H. Moyer office tomor- 61 row nicht as previously announced by a. member of the Montgomery county Rationing Board, 46-8.

Schwenkvilb. The board requested all and bookholders to use their A coupons starting Friday, and those entirely out of coupons, can receive same at the Schwenkville board office. As soon as possible, a meeting of the board wiU be held in Rovers- ford to distribute and supplemental books after renewal form? have been received by the applicant and returned to the Schwenkville office. LIONS CLUi MEETS AT COUNTRY CLU8 Royersford Lions club will hold a semi-monthly meeting tomorrow night at Spring-Ford Country club. Although OPA restrictions on the use of automobiles permit operation of cars to service club meetings, the Lions planned to take action at this meeting to hold future meetings in town.

Guest speaker at the session will be Raymond Booth, Philadelphia, official photographer with Sir Hubert Wilkins North Polar expedition and the Archibald expedition. BOBBY SCHAD MARKS SECOND ANNIVERSARY A city court judge and U. S. court commissioner in Brainerd, Miss Eleanor Nolan now is a mem-j her of the Army Auxiliary Corps at lori Des Moines, Iowa. Mir on kavf of from Saturdsy iftOMB her civilian Mis, Nolan a group Bobby Schad, son of Mr.

and Mrs. O. Frederic Schad. Second Royersford, celebrated his second birth- pictured above doing K. duty.

DEATHS-FUNERALS of little friends at a pre-season Valentine Dartv. The room in which the fete was held was attractively decorated in red and white and Valentines and gift packages were delivered NOTRE DAME, Jan. 18 Danbom, Notre Dame, star fullback in 1934, 1935, and 1936, cagers took the measure of Jacobs, 30-19, in the opening YWCA Industrial league game last night on the YWCA floor. Tena Stewart, with 12 points, was recently began his lndoctrina- high for the winners, while Marion tion at the Navy Pre-Flight school Schnieder collected nine for Jacobs. 1 at chapel Hills, N.

figured in Three league teams, and Commandos will practice tonight at 7:30 at the YWCA. FUgg a a.F. P. 6 0 12 Hakun. 4 0 3 1 7 Schnieder, 3 3 3 Snyder, 1 2 Martin, 0 0 SovlzaS, 0 6 Psota, 0 0 Blessing, 0 0 0 0 Stewart, Knauer.

Faust, Keller, Miller, Freeh, DeMario, Weaver, Guardina, 0 Tofeasls 14 2 30 Score by Flagg 8 3 19 two of freakiest plays in 1935 and 1936. In the 18 to 13 Irish victory over Ohio State the former year, Mike Layden threw a pass to Andy Pil- As Pilney made the catch, Mike Kabealo of Ohio state stole the ball. But as Kabealo turned to start downfleld, Dan bom stole it right for a net gain of ten yards. The whole exchange took only about two seconds. In the 13-13 tie with Southern RECREATION SCORES 8 9 ney 2 0 0 0 0 SNAP RING8 Pitriclc 178 Hmifr 1 Smia .128 li'j Moto 10? Oelb'g 150 101 Wflli 143 IBI Ffmt 157 171 Knopp 177 133 148 siluro 183 -12 1S4 18 IH 4M ----------------------------Tolila SM 718-2445 Totali 770-23(13 JOritNALft Ho.y*r lift 133 121 UT BL1T5 Lu.l’ig 153 110 154 Ms'Ber 157 BoMg 123 230-511 eli 150 K.S»'r 110 14!) Se'r 177 Totali 811 754 2344 Hagy 136 177 8 10 9 2 SPORTS TODAY BASKETBALL Hmlth 142 100 15! Jtpen'r 245 lUis'kt Uil 127 108 178 California in 1936, Hal Langley, of 147 1 20315 142 501 Selt'n 101 108 79 Hlch't 141 168 183 810 757 803-2370 022 823 2618 Hi cet 181 147 118 100 157 KLBOW 11 133 118 JT.Bh'ir 101 488 130 203 Murino 123 108 Hand 23 -J 60 177 142 103 742 781 750-2273 11 Sh 18!) 152 the Trojans, Intercepted an Irish pass and returned it the length of the field for a touchdown.

Dan- bom would have had a perfect shot at him near midfield, except that Referee Tom Louttit was running between Danbom and Langley. Danbom finally shoved Louttit Potistown mgh intramural League-- the groUnd and hurdled him, but IICLA vs. Minnesota, Texas A. and M. vs Duke.

BOWLING West End Independent vs, Levitz. Owls vs. Starlings, Eagles vs. Owls, Hawks vs. Larks, Elks vs.

Hickories. Eagles American League Lafayette vs. Yale, Michigan vs. Lrsinus, Penn State vs, Chicago, Duke vs. Georgia, Harvard vs.

Dartmouth, Lehigh vs. Pitt. Moose Motor vs. Dodge, YMCA 4Hd League Cardinals vs. Panthers, Tigers vs.

Naps. Arrow Independent Steel vs. Refinishing, vs. Bechtel, Kulp vs. Aircraft, Quigley vs.

Dames, Kinsey vs. Jackson, North End vs, Arrow. this broke his stride and Langley got away. The Irish made 19 first downs to one (by penalty) but got no better than a stand-off that day, one of the weirdest in football annals. DYKES, WHITE SOX PILOT, UNDER KNIFE Jan.

CAPS 703 830 2371 Hhrmdi 154 NOTRE I'AMK Knaufr 92 133 112 Kra'se 154 Nfiter 112 New 182 183 147 164 Pius 117 141 Golt'k 150 108 -----------------------------YedVk 187 797 717-2218 152 MIDSHIPS 180 158 104 Notait 802 788-2358 Klaus ISO ------------Saylor 117 144 150 411 iw 182 190 1 M.nVn in in 175 1 il0i, )23 "Bn rout 100 153-517 TIB 2311 178 1 41 YOKKH 154 120 100 fthaff 173 Plug Tuir'o Holl'r lland'p 11 TANEY RETURNS TODAY SHOP 1 BKAM 2 1 149 103 4 oi BiHirr 140 17 a I a family dinner in their home, 418 i 5 ft 135 III IliTlil i st" Royersford. Sunday night, mo 202 Fred'k 171 148 in hcnor of the formers brother, 'n ST i Pvt, Roy Taney, who leaves today 708 095 78o fieibiehemstMi i to return to his army station, Fort Bro.nBliS,i?*i.? 4 4 penning, after a leave of ab- Whit 188 178 LILLIES SenCC. 158 147 MeOw 143 4f utiui 170 Wfn'h no i5o 372 1 Attending were Mr, and Mrs. Plug 135 135 135 405 00127 70-3O2 Horace Taney and famity, Mr. and1 Plug 135 Sh 134 134 748 810 achine hhop Totaii Kllli 173 131 Marl'o 103 143 lintT'n 128 100 Funk 201 117 Or 108 113 04-315 135 135 13.5—406 78 80 Hnrt'r 191 104 509 120 120 A Mh'r 128 111 S03 720 730-2253 Aibft 128 M3 MRS.

M. FLORENCE LI1TLE-1 FIELD, wife of David K. Littlefield, Spring City resident, died in her home, 200 S. AND K. yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Mrs. Littlefield was 69 years of age and had been bedfast 20 weeks. Born in the adjoining East Vincent township she resided in this TO FORT BENNING i section all her life, having resided in Spring City 32 years. She was a member of Spring City First Reformed church and Anna Ross council No. 101, Sons and Daughters of Liberty.

Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Clarence, Howard and Brooke Littlefield, Spring City; four sisters, Mrs, Edwin Shantz and Mrs. John Harley, near Spring Mrs. W. E. Yeagle, Spring City, and Mrs.

Zane Traister, near Royersford, and two brothers. Sam- Mr. and Mrs. Everett Taney gave through a small post office. Snapshots were taken, after which refreshments were served.

Table decorations were arranged, with the centerpiece a large birthday cake with and two candles. The child received many gifts. Attending were Jimmy and Tommy Taylor and Mrs. Frank Taylor. Spring City; Judy Schad, Janet Brunner.

Joseph Grass, Jane Heiser, Buddy Armentrout, Sandra Schad, i Mrs. Luther Schad, Mrs. Harvey Brunner, Mrs. Francis Gross and the hast. TWO BIRTHDAYS Nancy and Jacqueline Diemer, daughters of Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph E. Diemer, 225 Yost Spring City, observed their birthday anniversaries yesterday, Nancy being 12 and 9. 1 Forfeit. Jacqueline entertained at a the- Lincoln miner.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry ater party the (ollowing ui isj iM-iHjtLare, Miss Grace Kulp, Miss Ma- 3 Beatrice Crayton. Jean Sllfer, Peggy bel Martin, Pvt. Taney and the John Sauu6h- Philadelphia.

I- -Funeral services will be conducted at 33i New st. Friday afternoon at 2:30 Burial will be made in cemetery. PT. ltat'an 187 153 147- 10? 187 m- Volin 145 143 140- 571-1942 YMCA Rookie -500 DODOKRS 123 144 Sliah'n Ml 138 152 157 Ney'rh 155 DarPr 150 171 lland'p 10 10 20 180 103 138 T80 707-2300 154 210 3 lland'p 51 51 51-153 Ijara 1.15—380 127 Mfi Totals 808 020 801 2810 Hurt'n 153 loo iso-us Klirtn 180 181 1 0 171 11 114 173 197 Clrow 210 180 187 1 731 798 188 110 150 180 ROUTKRS HgtilhU 148 180 122 Ilo 146 121 37 871-2852 14? W8 Old 158 128 135 135 135 Hund 13 13 13 39 UNft PRESTON Darfr 172 II ain 158 12.1 Wil lra 107 181 Lwt 178 I'lue 135 lai 148 fi3fl 135 --------------------135 135 I.iL p4 583-1785 Itaxut. 440 841 841 848-2532 HKIHLKK HOLLYWOOD, mtVt i79 204 Jimmy Dykes, Chicago White Sox 139 137 ierwinfc an oneration 1 49 182 41 PHILS OBTAIN ANSKE PHILADELPHIA, Jan.

18 The Philadelphia Phils today announced the acquisition of William Anske, a catcher with in the Main Line league the past year. A native of Altoona, Anske played for Salisbury in the North Carolina State league in 1940 and the following year he caught for Warren, in the Penn State Association. PURCHASE 1943 Fishing Licenses Montg. Co. Dog Licenses SPORT SHOP True 157 High St.

Pottstown manager, underwent an operation for removal of gallstones here today. Dykes, 46. had been suffering from gall bladder attacks for several years. They were particularly severe during the past ball season, causing him to lose weight. After the close of the 1942 season, Dykes decided to get himself in condition for the operation.

He went to Hollywood after the windup of the season to rest and relax. A sensational third baseman with the Philadelphia Athletics, Dykes came to the Chicago White Sox in 1933 and became manager of the club in 1934, succeeding Lou Fonseca. Total. 24 187 1 48 'Van 150 127 93 -370 DOES YOUR PRINTING SHOW THE UNION LABEL? It Will tl roa Have The Mercun Job Printing Shop Do Vour Work! Hanover and King PHONE 2263. Sta.

ROLLS 300 NORFOLK, Jan. 18 ward J. Sallava, of Portsmouth, rolled the first tenpin game ever recorded here recently. After games of 141 and 211 Sallava tossed his 300. 1943 FISHING LICENSES 1.60 NOW AVAILABLE A.

K. 121 High St. BEWLEY Open Evenings a ai 2111 130 1J0 170 iso m.n: rirds rk 115 lfl O'y 115 140 177 151 107 133 Jiil'an 170 H.tir'y 1S7 108 llana 20........................ SO 118 150 182 532 Totali gir, 818-2485 627 705 TUBING 200T Bait 117 153-455 Podn 1:13 152 on 170 108 Ktfti'k 188 ffltfio 107 153 158 145 173 102 150 finirti 142 138 125 123 17 17 it ti.taU 711 727 2104 758 788 771-2317 Vrh4n 121 115 pl. rocht 115 108 714-301 42 78 143 287 115 iMia FAIRY TAKE 118 -1 S98 81gl 115 128 ERKOTIOY 138 122 117 91 1x3 Kehl 113 144 Hsfitl 12 13 AI BI RN 843 142 181 ni RVKnp 152 141 Rni'k 122 Atbr-f 12, ivii'h 138 134 133 lt 210 108 MO 188 Fridd 173 lut 13.1 135 Hsnd 20 29 TOU 11 701 722 84t 873 rREVROl.ET KHop Ulti If 220 IS'l rnrfe 152 Iitniii 1 80 Hurt'r 170 135 174 ....470 150 157 l'hrl'n 141 1.10 1S8 172 144 Nftfffr 100 108 Vtn'ik 184 5 lUi'n 172 3 4 10 940 772 aom Motor BASKETBALL SCORES host and hostess.

FOUNDRY WORKER INJURED Jacob Shipe, 58, of Parkeiford, Wks admitted to Phoenixville Hospital last night with severe foot bums. He was burned by molten iron while at work at the Spring City Foundry yesterday. Close Ohio State Illinois I owa State COLLEGE .47 Chicago ................29 ........................34 ,50 Nebraska ..............38 ....52 Georgetown ...,51 A holder of the Distinguished Service Cross, Capt. A. Walker of Salt Lake City, Utah, had a narrow escape from death while on duty not too long ago.

He was eating his breakfast during Twin-Boro Briefs Royersford Relief association will hold its annual meeting and election of officers in Humane flrehali Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Library club of Spring City has been advised that the mid- Winter meeting of Chester county federation, scheduled for Thursday at Coates ville, has been cancelled, because of present conditions. Degler, Janet Mull, Janice Ludwig, Virginia Miller, Tommy Murray, Terry Taschner, Richard Kramer and Walter Smolletts. BASKETBALL GAME Spring City High Junior varsitj will oppose Pottstown Junior basketeers this afternoon at 3 on the home court. Twin Boro Classified 1 ROYERSFORD SOLDIER IS IN NORTH AFRICA Royersford.

on Saturday, Jan. 16. Percy A. Reifanyder, husband of Eva Morgan aged 69 ye.vrs, 4 months and 16 Relatives and friends are Invited to attend the funeral from late resldenct. Washington Royersford.

on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 2 Interment In Ffnwood cemetery, Friends may cali at the home on Tuesday evening from 9 o'clock. Deaths 1 A letter received yesterday by Harry Cossaboon. Royersford, from his soldier son. Pvt.

Roy Cossaboon, was very brief and to the point, but relieved the father of some anxiety over the whereabouts. After not having heard from him since June 9, the letter Just received said substantially swell over here and I am The letter was written i somewhere in North Africa. S. SEEKS DRUGS WASHINGTON. Jan.

18 drug stores and hospitals were asked today to contribute to the armed forces their stocks of quinine and other cinchona alkaloids used for anti-malarial purposes. The American Pharmaceutical association, making the appeal as the agent of the government, said the action was taken at the request of an air raid when a bomb dropped Secretary of Commerce Jones and just about 50 feet from him. For- Donald Nelson, chairman of the! tunately, it was a dud. War Production hoard. LITTLEFIELD In Spring City, on Monday, January 18, Florence Littlefield, wife of David K.

Littlefield, aged 89 years, 3 and 4 days. Relatives and friends and Anna M. Rosa Council No. 101 S. and of L.

a-rc Invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the and Nelaon funeral home, 331 New Spring City-, on Fridav, January 22. at 2:30 Interment in Zion's cemetery. Friends may cail at the funeral home evening from 7 to 9 NOTICE VINCENT LODGE No. 762 I. 0.

0. F. AH are requested to meet at Odd Fellows building tonight at 7:30 to proceed and hold services and view the remains of our late brother, Percy A. Relfsnyder. JOHN H.

ALTER, Noble Grand BRINGING UP FATHER I TOLD YOU TWAT MR hoarder is iOr 50 HARDHEARTED -DIDN'T HE LEND YOU MIS LAWN-MOWER? by OIOROE McMANUS.

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