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4 THE MORNING CALL, Allentown. Pa Monday, Dec. 11. mi SECOND Eastern WILSOS BOROUGH CUAPMANS QUARRIES STOCKERTOWN DANIELSV1LLE Northampton County Bethlehem Refueling Operator 22 Legion Posts in Holds Traditional Provide 3500 Christmas Packages For Hospitalized Service Folks FOUNTAIN II ILL FREEMAN SBURG UELLERTOWN EAST BANGOR Walter Speaker At Liberation Dinner-Dance This war Is not ended yet. and In total war you dont achieve victory without many sacrifices." said congressman Francis E.

Walter of the 20th Congressional District in an ad dress at the Liberation dinner-dance for the benefit of the orphans of Greece, held Sunday night at the Ho tel Easton. Congressman Walter declared "the eyes of the world are on America, not only in those nations which have tasted victory, or which have already been liberated, but all which have been overpowered by the armies of the Axis nations. They look to America for real liberation because they know that right Is on our side The congressman also pointed out that "Hitler and his gang had me thodically planned the subjugation of ail people of the world to the philosophy of the Nazis, who felt they could make themselves rich at the expense of the free people of the world." In concluding, uttering great praise for the suffering people of Greece in their courageous stand for selecting tneir own leader, the Congressman said: "We have paid too much in the blood of our youth, and the material substance we have made available for the Allied cations, not to come out of this war victorious, not only on the battlefield, but also in establishing freedom for all the peoples of the world." C. Lloyd Fisher, of Flemington, J. a prominent member of the New Jersey bar and former prosecutor of Hunterdon county.

spoke of the harsh treatment the people of Greece have had to endure since the Nazi armies invaded their land. Atty. Fisher explained the deplorable condition that Greece was subjected to during the time of the Nazi occupation. He said: "The German armies left nothing but crumbs for the Greek people to survive on and more than 50 children had been dying every day from starvation, pestilence and disease." The audience applauded enthusiastically when Mr. Fisher emphatically declared "the people of Greece have earned through blood, sweat and tears the right to be free.

They certainly have a right to select their own leader, and they have a perfect right not to tolerate either ally or enemy to Interfere with the selection of their leader Kenneth F. Kressler. Easton businessman acted as toastmaster and introduced the speakers. In presenting Congressman Walter he informed the audience that Walter has been appointed to the 15-man Congressional Poet-War Planning committee, and stated that he will debate the Issues of "Treaty Ratification" with Senator Vandenberg and Senator Wiley on the radio "Forum of the Air" Tuesday, Dec. 19.

President Judge Herbert F. Laub of the Northampton county courts, served as honorary chairman and Congressman Walter as assistant honorary chairman. Other guests at the speakers table were Mayor Joseph Morrison. Easton; Mayor John O'Don-nell. Phillipsburg: State Senator Carleton T.

Woodring. Easton and New Jersey State Senator Harry Runyon of Belvidere. William Americus served as chairman and the Rev. Athanasius Chamis of Easton. offered the invocation.

Music for dancing was furnished by Charlie Knecht's orchestra. Combined Choirs Sing 'Messiah' Bethany and St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed churches, Bethlehem gave fitting observance to the Advent season Sunday as their choirs united to present "The Messiah," by Handel. It was first given during the morning service in St. Paul's church and repeated in the evening in Bethany church.

Carlton Weaver, choirmaster at the latter was the conductor and Ruth Sandel. director at St. Paul's, was organ accompanist. Assisting the choirs as soloists were Ethel Dutt Miller, soprano. Gertrude Burau.

alto, Albert Andrews, tenor, and Clyde Siegfried, bass. A string orchestra accompanied the choirs in addition, to the organ. It Included the following: violins. Nathan Auerbach, Walter Daney. Josephine Merman, and Eugene Naby; viola.

Franklin Brown; cellos- Henry Bern-inger, Mrs. Mansfield Koffell and Mary Tltlow: string bass. Robert Sheriff; piano. Patricia Hlllflcker. Moravian Education In Latin America Theme Of Talk by School Head Schools and methods of education In Latin America were discussed by Elizabeth Marx, superintendent of the Moravian Elementary and High school In Bluenelds.

Nicaragua, at a meeting sponsored bv the Missionary so ciety of the West Side Moravian church. Bethlehem, Friday night in the church. Miss Marx, who spoke on the sub ject. "Moravian Education in Latin America." supplemented her talk with colored films of the Moravian missions In Nicaragua. A former public school teacher In Nazareth.

Mirs Marx is well known in the Lehigh Valley for her activity in Moravian young people's work. She is a daughter of a Moravian missionary, and haa two brothers, one in the Moravian mission in Honduras, and the other training for medical mission wok in Africa. Bethlehem Soldier Now Staff Sergeant Promotion of Carl W. McArthur. 22.

of Bethlehem, from sergeant to staff sergeant, has been announced at the 388th Bombardment Group. commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Chester c. Cox. of superior, wis. Sergeant McArthur is ball turret gunner on an Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress stationed in England that has been taking part in the bombing attacks on Nazi war industries and military targets In support of Allied ground forces.

Ets wife is Mrs. Elsie McArthur of 609 E. 5th Bethlehem. Before entering the AAF in February. 1944.

he was employed by the Jacobs Aircraft Engine Co. at Pottstown. Democratic Committee Spent $16,1 18 in Campaign Helen D. Sutton, treasurer of the Northampton county Democratic committee, has filed the election account of the county committee in the office of Edward J. McGovern.

chief county registrar. The account shows total expenditures of $18,118 87, and a large list of names were given as messengers and transporters of voters. Contributions totalled $16,515.50. including a contribution of $5,000 from the Jackson-Ian Democratic club, Easton. Sixth War Loan Quota Exceeded At Quakertown With bond sales totaling .267,229.33.

Quakertown has passed 104 per cent of its quota and the figures are sttli going up. The Fourui ward leads wiui 120 per cent. Chairman for the Quak-town area, Clarence A. G. Pease haa expressed gratification and reports a total from the area of $581,579.75.

Boys and girls of the schools are busy bringing in sales to help swell the amount. Prizes of $35 in War Stamps are again offered by the Forrest Lodge post. Veterans of Foreign Wars, to the children selling the greatest number of series and bonds Following Is a list of the volunteer workers: Quakertown. Jesse Cressman, chairman. First ward William Brey, captain; Wilbur Weitzei, Estes Bach-man.

Mrs. Eva Butler. Mrs. Edith Rau, Mrs. Erwin Mejers, John Knoll.

Earl Gaugler. Mary Tarantlno. Alien Dreisbacb, Galen Low man and Harry Sha. Second ward Mrs. Needa Crosbie, captain; Eleanor Landls.

Lois Crosbie, Addie Iinsenblgler, Mildred snutn. and Mrs. Helen Mohr. Third ward Floyd H. Kilmer, cap tain: William Stadinger.

lieutenant: Mark Gerhart, Charles Hoffman. E. Howard Strawn, Leidy Lewis, Lillian Stumb. Marian Afilerbach. Natnan Sernoff.

Roy Grfisamer. Clarence Benner, Rom an us Hoffman. Mrs. Daneke. Hobart Biehn.

Robert Eich-ner. Jack Sernoff, Mrs. Eva Hoffman. Fred Nase, Mrs. Robert Relnhart.

Ar-lene Relnhart, Alfred Souder. Pearl Fellman. Mrs. Herbert Hallman, John Oswald Smith, William Fischer. Mrs.

R. E. Howarth, John C. Lester, Clifford Kile, Mrs. John Rennlnger, Anna Kachline, Grace Kachline.

Fourth ward J. M. Loughrldge. captain; Morton Holsinger. Mrs.

James Bleam, Minnie Hlxson. Augustm weis-haar. Warren Buck. Jeannette Benson. A.

H. Levenknight. Mrs. Ray Hartman. Ruth Shadinger.

Howard Cressman. Mrs. A. H. Levenknight.

John Barth. Calvin Ruth. Richard Strayer, El wood MacWhorter. Mrs. J.

N. Blotter and Mrs. Robert Anium. Rlchlandtown John H. Freed, chairman; Ira Heavener.

Anna CT.rm- mer, Mrs. Helen Hottle. Mrs. Esther Kandel. Robert Long.

Jennie Benner. Caroline Frankenfleld. Mrs. Alma Slotter, Stella Gross and Grace Mease. 'Football Night' Observed With James E.

Keady, one of the greatest blocking backs ever to represent Lehigh university as the master of ceremonies, the Jacksonlan Democratic club held its annual football night on Saturday at the headquarters. 422 Brodbead Bethlehem. Coaches in attendance Included El bert F. Caraway, acting director of athletics at Lehigh university; John W. Butler, Joseph F.

McLernon. James M. Heller, John 8. Hudak of the staff of Liberty High school. A group of Bethlehem High school boys orchestra presented a program of popular and classical numbers for dancing.

Mrs. Erwln N. Rlnker was guest pianist. A buffet luncheon was served by the club stewards. J.

Eugene OConnell and C. J. McNamara assisted by P. A. Doyle, vice president; Clarence O.

Moyer. William H. Hlnkle, William F. Menne. Garrett Savage.

Harry E. Brown, President Wilfred Conway. Secretary Joseph R. Dwyer. Michael T.

Furey, Oliver H. Smith and "others of the club L.V. Foreign Policy Assn. To Hear Talks on China By Correspondent, Editor Robert Aura Smith, former foreign correspondent in the Orient, who has been in government service since Pearl Harbor, and Dr. Lin Mousheng.

editor of "Contemporary China." published by the Chinese News Service. wiU speak before the Lehigh Valley branch. Foreign Policy at the second of its current series of discussion meetings at 8 p. m. Dec.

12 tn the chapel of Moravian College for Women. Bethlehem. Subject of the session will be "China: Our Partner in Asia." a timely one in view of the importance of China and the war effort In the Far East in the news today. Dr. Wray H.

Congdon will be chairman of the meeting. Synodical Leader Speaks At Thankoffering Service Mrs. Clarence A. Hawk. Northampton, well known leader in the Woman's Guild of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed church, was guest speaker Sunday evening at the annual thankoffering service In Christ church, Bath.

Mrs. Howard Jones presided. Mrs. Hawk told of the work the Guilds have accomplished and of the laying on the altar of an 86.00O thankoffering last year to promulgate the work of missions. She also our-llned a prospectus of work planned for the organizations.

The Girls Ouild assisted, under direction of Lillian Relnert. having charge of a special consecration service and candlelight ceremony. Several new members were received. The pastor. Rev.

R. H. Helfferich made closing remarks. The Glrla Guild members. In white vestments, sang an anthem and "Follow the Gleam," as they marched through the auditorium in the candlelight ceremony.

Mrs. Chancellor Martens and Mrs. Richard Bourgulgnon served as ushers. Young People Conduct 4 White Gifts' Service umh Tterhert fiiclev nresidin? and the vounsr ceonle of the conzresation in charge a "White Gifts" service was held Sunday night in St. Johns tcvanireiiral church.

Bethlehem. Rev. A. M. Gottschalk, pastor.

The gifts will do sent me ewiaours orphanage and home for the aged of tha 'EVancrellral church The musical program included selections by the Triple A Trio of Emmanuel E. C. church. The prayer nymn. -aiient Ktsht" vu aunff bv the iunior choir nrith Tnon and FHmer BortZ as solo ists.

Jackie Ettwein gave a reading. Taking part in tne service oi wniie gift presentation were Philip Reese, Marion utttwetn. Bruce Witterker. Carol Bortz. Daniel Sigley.

Joan Bortz. Alexander Macwuiiams. uonaw tionz. Richard Ettwein. Gordon jacoDs, ti mer Bortz.

Released Under Bond Wanlr Rallelr Khirlril Beth. lehem, has been released by Alderman Joneph Ammend, of Bethlehem, on $300 ball pending a Hearing on a complaint lodged against him by his wife, who alleges that he struck her. Ballek was arrested on a warrant by Officers John Trembath and George Wiley, of Bethlehem. 30th District Tnnrlln the lnea.1 Sdth district also evidently believed in making a real contribution, as a lew sampte packages opened revealed that the aver- -rr- nct. amsimtd 9 75.

finmfl packages 'contained shaving cream. talcum, lotion, magazines, cigareiws, candy, nuts, and various other sundry items, being estimated to cost at least $8.00. Arthur S. Anders, commander oi the 30th district, and Clarence H. vnmmilier chairman of the orocrram for the 30th district, united in ex pressing their appreciation to tne members of the 22 posts in the 30th 4er Ira thptf fine ennrteratinn Mr.

Anders, hospitalized for five and' one a nan montns at we ciose ox nmu tx7- tnlH lYiemhera that thronch ht avnerienee he feels ouallfled tO express the heartfelt appreciation of tne tnousanas oi vctci mis cutuum nrVin are tn receive the Ka elfts. Repinipnt nf the nackaees from the 30th district will be men at the Navy hospital in Philadelphia, veterans at Coatesvllle and Aspinwall, men in the hospitals at Valley Forge and Butler and in sanitariums at Mt Alto, Hamburg and Cresson, as well as men in camp and station hospitals at Indlantown Gap, Swarthmore, Carlisle Barracks, New Cumberland and Camp Reynolds. The program, which Is nationwide, calls for delivery of the packages today. Eastern headquarters for Pennsylvania is Philadelphia; for the central section at Farrlsburg; and for the western area at Pittsburgh. Methodist Youth Group to Rally In Bethlehem tvit.

nf the Fifth Street MiMton of Philadelnhia. will address the Lehigh Valley Methodist Youth Fellowship at the meeting at 7:45 p. m. today in Fritz Memorial Methodist church, Bethlehem. The rally will be the booth festival when each chapter collects gifts and donations to be forwarded to the Fifth Street Mission house, rtmrehe that will he renresented include Asbury.

Allentown: Catasau- qua, Wesley, setnienem ana Easton. The young people will have full charge under the, leadershln of Rev. Price Collis, of the South Easton church, counsellor. Girl Scouts will gather the gifts for Write church and will also serve waiters during the reception hour that louows ine meeting, in cnarge oi urc leader, Mrs. Alvln English.

Court to Begin Murder Trial This Morning Trial of John Caras. Easton waiter charged with the slaying of Louis nianrmmilruB fnnnn nronrletor of the "My Place" restaurant In Easton. will start this morning at :30 o'ciock De-fore Judge William O. Barthold at the opening session of Northampton county criminal court in Easton. Te faraa nleada not Irililfv aa is expected, the task of selecting a jary wiu start immediately, xu eveuu wic rfafanrlanf nl0X OTl1ir.V til TIT tHftl Will be dispensed with and testimony will be taxen.

oeiore tne court to aever-mine the degree of guilt. metric Attarnev fitanlev J. FenT VWWtVV and 'Assistant District Attorney Bernard M. Goodman will represent tne commonweaitn, ana iuiy, o. Maxwell Flitter and Atty.

Charles D. Hogan. both of Easton, are counsel for Caras. Judge Barthold, according to the district attorney, has designated John Bartos, Clarence Deemer. and Hasel Walton tlnetarTa to talra eharce of the Jury, which will be housed for the duration oi tne mai at uie Easton.

under guard from outside Twenty other cases are listed to be tried before President juage nenxn Laub and Judge William A. Frack. but this list is expected to be reduced by several guilty pleas to be entered Monday. Community Skating Pond Planned at Quakertown A enmmunltv ikltinff DO fid Is tO be tha eirat. venture in inn iiuDiunnitni of Quakertown Recreation center.

The large lot on rourtn ai. Between Licking Run and Mill St. is the pro-nnd ait and the Hlirhwav commit tee of the borough council has been instructed to make a survey and ascer- t4n whether the around, now frozen. can-be graded and retaining banks bunt. If conditions are favorable, the committee Is instructed to begin work im- mediatelv finch a nond would nrOVlde a safe place for skating and the ice could he lrent rmooth bv reneated spraying or flooding.

Council is heart- iiv in favor or eataDiisninff sucn a recreational project for ojuaxertown and win nut rortn every en on to maae it a reauty. Easton Clerk Reelected Cities' League Secretary merlr fThenter 15. ROCCM. of Easton, was reelected to a third term as secretary of the League of Cities of the Third Class at the closing session of the league annual convention oat nrdav at. Harrlshnrcr Other officers, also relected, are Walter IS! Coatesvllle citV solicitor, as president for the 17th consecutive term; wnaries raruer.

of Erie, reelected vice president; and Louis G. Heinle of New Kensington, treasurer. Rainbow Div. Auxiliary In Charge at Canteen Management of the Salvation Army Canteen club car In Union station, Bethlehem, was taken over by members of the Rainbow Division Auxiliary, with Mrs Elizabeth Bush and Mrs. John R.

Redding in charge of hostesses on Saturday. Last week 2814 servicemen were served at the car by women of Calvary Baptist church under the direction of Mrs. Philip Potzner and Mrs. Evelyn Krentz. Valley Civil Engineers To Hear National Director Mark Owen, a director of the American Society of Civil Engineers committee on Postwar Construction, will be the principal sneaker Monday night at the December meeting of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, to be held in the Hotel Bethlehem.

A short business meeting will follow the dinner with election of officers for next year scheduled to take place at 7:45 p. m. 18 Autos Robbed At Bethlehem Over Weekend An epidemic of auto ransacking kept the Bethlehem police busy over the weekend, with a total of 18 machines being reported broken Into. In most Instances the loot included owner's and operator's cards and gas ration stamps. Patrons at the Hotel Bethlehem were victims in 15 of the 18 robberies brought to the attention of the police, cars parked in that vicinity having been forced open and robbed.

In most cases the front ventilator windows on the front doors were forced open with a screw driver or some other instrument. Undesired contents of glove compartments in the vehicles were scattered about tne inside of the vehicles. Tools, flash lights and blankets in many of the machines were not taken. City detectives believed the depredations to be the work of the same person or persons. From the car owned by Tito DiSal-vatore, 439 Old York Road, Bethlehem, a woman's slack suit was taken from the rear seat and a spare tire removed from the trunk.

Owners of other machines reporting robberies were: T. S. Cleaners, Theodore A. Weldner, 708 Highland Johnstown; G. R.

Brothers, Union Bank Bethlehem; Roger Williams, 109 Munn Bogota, N.J.; Fred Fritts. 619 Spruce Scran-ton, all in the area of the Hotel Bethlehem, on Saturday night. While Officers Raymond Rueter and Earl Lewis, detailed to the scene, were making an investigation, they discovered that eight other machines had also been forced open, apparently unknown to the owners, the latter hot being immediately identified. These cars carried license plates, Pennsylvania, 4B758, IGM23, 35464, 882L. 49254.

4EN87; New York 3E97-84 and Georgia N00573. Other robberies occurring in other sections of the city were reported by Samuel W. Lazarowitz, 115 E. 3rd parked on E. Columbia Mary Dev lin, 518 Main setnienem; c.

w. Hunt, 1104 Prospect Bethlehem, parked at Main and Vineyard from all of which cards and gasoline stamps were stolen. An additional report of car looting came yesterday from Allen Newhart, 537 Center Easton, whose car had also been parked in the rear of Hotel Bethlehem. Cards and gasoline stamps were taken. City Detectives John Golab and Michael Hartigan yesterday were continuing the investigation.

Five Juveniles Captured After Blitz Attack on 3 Autos; Played Soldiers Four boys and one girl, all juveniles, played soldiers Sunday afternoon, attacking three parked automobiles in the Central Railroad of New Jersey parking lot at Lehigh and Vineyard Bethlehem, with the world's oldest weapon, stones. They blitzed the cars as effectively as if with more modern weapons, shattering windshields and door glass. and putting sizeable dents in the bodies. Unexpected opposition was met and a strategic withdrawal nastily decided upon as Captain L. J.

Kelly and Motorcycle Officer Wallace Fry of the Bethlehem police, came on the scene and demanded unconditional surrender. Restitution by the parents of the children was promised after police visited their homes. The belonging to employes of the railroad, were owned by James Robert Mitchell, yard clerk, 208 N. Main Warsaw, N. William Beidelman.

brakeman. Cop-lay R. 1, and the other by an employe not immediately identified since he was out on a run at the time. Ethel Beers Married To H. D.

Heffelfinger Wedding of Ethel Belinda Beers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beers, Cross Roads, to Harry uaniei Henei-flneer son of Mr. and Mrs. G.

John L. Heffelfinger, Beersville, took place Saturday at 2:30 p. m. cnrist cuttle Moore) church. Rev.

H. D. Clauss officiated. The double ring ceremony was used. The bride wore a blue street length dress with rose accessories and an orchid corsage.

The bridesmaid. Mrs. Joseph Frey, sister of the bridegroom, wore a red dress with black accessories and a corsage of gardenias. Kenneth Beers, brother of the bride, was best man. The bride is a graduate of Lehteh Township High school at Berllnsville and is employed by the D.

and D. Shirt Northampton. The bridegroom is employed on his father's farm. A reception was held at the Wcav-ersville lodge hall Saturday evening. Indian Trail Club Packs Gifts for Service Folks The Indian Trail Good Fellowship club of Pennville.

Mrs. Ray Stauffer, president, has completed Christmas boxes to be sent to boys and girls in service whose mothers or wives are members of the organization. The group to which these boxes are being sent include the following: Lieutenant Dorothy B. Lewry of the Army Nurses Corps, who Is expected to be home shortly alter having served two years overseas: Carl Baarall. machinist mate first class; Corporal Peter Meister, Harry Meister, coxswain's mate second class; Charles Meister, machinist mate third class; Metro Meister, aviation cadet; Richard M.

Stauffer, seaman first class, and now on the USS Esso Scranton; Private First Class Arthur S. Praetorius; Paul A. Henry, hospital apprentice first class; Sergeant Ray A. Heiney, Warren H. Hower.

electrician's mate third class, serving on the USS Mona Island: Lieutenant Aaron Hower. Private First Class Paul M. Koch, Private Joseph Gasper, Arie V. Haydt. hospital apprentice first class, and John K.

Reph electrician's mate second class. Christmas Shoppers Doing Buying Early Shoppers were out in force Saturday in Bethlehem all bent on early Christmas buying. Streets were jammed and the result was the third Saturday before Christmas was-one of the most crowded of the year. Particularly was this true on E. 3rd 4th, Main and Broad Sts.

where the pedestrian and vehicular traffic started early in the morning and continued that way during the day reaching the peak in the night time. College Hill Church Notes 67th Anniversary College Hill Moravian held its 67th anniversary service Sunday. The sermon was preached by Rev. Allen Schattschneider, S.T.D.. pastor of First Moravian church, Riverside, N.

J. Lovefeast and reception of members was followed by holy communion in the afternoon. Bishop W. Vivian Moses presided and was assisted by Rev. Schattschneider and the pastor, Rev.

Milton A. Yaeck. Bethlehem YWCA 'Hanging of the Candle-lighting Tableaux based on three folk carols, followed by a candle-lighting ceremony, made up the annual "Hanging of the Greens" ceremonies held in the Bethlehem YWCA. 7 E. Market yesterday afternoon.

About 140 persons attended. "To Bethlehem Singing" was the theme of the ceremonies, taken from the title of the second carol, a Puerto Rican folk tune of the same name. Participating in the tableau accompanying its musical presentation by the Moravian Seminary Triple Trio and the YWCA choir were costumed in rich color appropriate to Puerto Rican love of color. Taking part in the scene were Betty DeLong as Mary, Lorraine Gilley as Joseph. Alene Marsh.

Betty Fries and Zora Martin as the kings. The first scene was accompanied by the singing of a French-Canadian carol. "Shepherdess, Whence Come You?" by Dolores Smith as the trav eler and Lillian Shaffer as the shep herdess, sung as an antiphonal duet. Audrey Lee was seen in this tableau as Mary, Gladys Person as Joseph and Jane Hilaire as the shepherd. "I Wonder as I Wander" was the carol accompanying the third scene.

The participants were costumed in simple, modern American country style. In keeping with this carol of tne United States southern mountain region. Judith Rawlings. of Moravian seminary, accompanied by Joanne Schlier. sang the carol as a solo.

Mary was Impersonated by Audrey Lee, Joseph by Gladys Person, shepherds by Eleanor Frantz and Goldie Huszonick. a farmer by Betty DeLong, neighbor women by Betty Fries. Anna Yellak and Kathleen McCaliig, and children by Teresa Carraghan, Lehigh Receives Merriman Prints, Manuscripts TTitrwlial nrlnt. and manuscrlots of early New York City, collected by the late Norman N. Merriman.

were presented to Lehigh university by Mrs. Merriman in a ceremony held Saturday on the campus. Son of the eminent Mansfield Merriman. professor of civil engineering at Lemgn irom iota vo iiwi, nonnau Marrimin had lonir collected art and manuscripts concerning New York City with the expressed Intention of presenting tne material to nis university. The gift also represents- the first Kwuinn tn the unsversitv li brary since the formation of the Alumni association a uorary commjj-tee, of which Robert E.

Laramy is chairman. kff UsnHmon received his bachelor of arts 'degree from Lehigh in 1905, was an investment counselor in New York at the time oi his aeatn, Aug. 16 of this year. In a brief ceremony in the office of Dean Philip M. Palmer, chairman of the Lehigh university administrative committee, Lewis D.

Rights and Arthur Ward, both of New York and friends of the late Mr. Merriman. paid tribute tn the donor and described the collection. The presentation was made by Mrs. Merriman 10 uean fanner.

Present at the ceremonv were uni versity officials, the library committee and friends of the Merriman family, including Hugh G. Spilsbury, of New Vorle former associate of Mr. Merriman. and Mrs. Malcolm Farmer, of New York City, sister or Mr.

Mem-man. Nazareth Area Exceeds Service Folk Gift Quota; Total of 243 Delivered According to figures furnished by E. H. Heilman, commander of Harold V. Knecht Post, 415, American Legion, of Nazareth, the post exceeded its quota of gifts for servicemen and women hospitalized in the United States by 146 per cent.

The quota, based on a membership of 184, was 92 gifts, and the post delivered 243 gifts, 200 for servicemen and 43 for servicewomen, to district headquarters in Bethlehem over the weekend. The committee In charge of collecting these gifts included Wilbur S. Messinger. Cornelius S. Brass, F.

M. But and Charles Milheim. They were assisted by the Legion Auxiliary, headed by Mrs. Alex Company, president: Mrs. Edgar Fleishman, of the welfare committee, and Mrs.

Charles Milheim. publicity director. Members of the post and auxiliary are grateful for the response to the program shown by residents of Nazareth. Tatamy, Stockertown, and vicinity. Speaking Contest Finalists Chosen Four boys and four girls to repre- nnt tha uiiinr rlasa nf Northampton OUU ww.w.

Senior High school in the annual speaking contest in reoruary nave been selected from a group of 23 chosen in the second elimination event. The finalists, selected oy Miriam Melghan. Marian Laubach and Edwin Berg, instructors in the high school, are Ruth Ernest, Louise Keiser, Beatrice Mathern, Oeraldine Swallow, Henry Pierce. William Focht, Irvln Solt and Jesse Tucker. Selection of the group of 23 from the 130 members of the class was made by Arline instructor in English at the school.

Among the other speakers who took part in the competition were Mildred Zirinsky, Bernice Deppe. Mary Lou Stocker, Emma Lou Eichler, Marie Sinatore. William Jones, John Fedko, John Bartholomew, Ray Feidler, Lee Schisler and Earl Huber. Sorority Members Wrap Packages for Soldiers About 200 packages were wrapped by the Beta Sigma Phi, Theta Chap-to t-u -Evirinv niffht to be eiven to the Red Cross for the convalescent boys at Indlantown Gap. The packages include, wash cloths, cigarettes, soap, notebooks, pencils, mmhi handkerchiefs, writlns narjer.

pocket novelties, candy, games, razor blades and useful toilet articles. The boxes were wrapped by Frances Becker. Gloria Berger. Francis Stifles and Katherine Aldinger. Miss Aldlnger is chairman of the War Projects committee.

Daughter Born to Gruvers A daughter was born in St. Luke's hospital on Dec. 6 to First Lieutenant and Mrs. Jay R. Gruver.

of 730 Hawthorne Road, Bethlehem. The child was named Jayne Eileen. Mrs. Oruver is the former Charlotte Mc-Cabe. Lieutenant Gruver is a fighter-bomber pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt in Italy.

He is credited with 95 completed missions. Greens9 Program; Ceremony Follows Jeanne Marie Kelly, Rita Lelderman, Robert Butler and Henry Enberg. Hymns were sung by the entire audience between scenes, and two hymns, "-i r.itMo Tnwn of Bethlehem." ar ranged by Kathryn A. Davis and "The Wondering Child." by Margretna nos-anson. were sung by the Moravian seminary Triple Trio.

Following the third tableau, Mrs. John W. Butler, general chairman of the committee oi arrangements ior the event, presided over candle-litrl-itiiKT eeremonv. assisted bv three members of the Freemansburg Girl Reserves. Grace Reed, Donna Fay Sutton and Louise Texter.

Mpmhert of the Trinle Trio are Joan Alexander, Jeanne Faris, Joanne Herrscher, Pat Mac Lanerty, ineo-dora Nicas, Marian Price, Judy Raw-lings, Joanna Schlier. Doris Skillman, Jeanne strobel. Dorothv Turner and Cornelia Ann Van Sickel. The YWCA choir includes Mary Teresa Evrard, Ruth Diehl. Doris Lewis.

Carmela Mai-inn Rita. Bernice Scrak. Lillian Shaffer, Dolores Smith and Anna Yellak. Mrs. H.

W. Enberg provided piano ivnmnnnlmpnt and had Charee Of musical direction. William E. White accompanied the singing on the flute and contributed a nute soio. iioiy Nlirht." Dramatic direction was in charge of Mrs.

John R. Newell; the costumes. Mrs. Verna Grube; stage decoration, Mrs. Stanley Koons, and program cover design, Mrs.

James L. McAlarney. Ushers were Emma Long and Theresa Ihtran nf Rrntiahal Junior Hicrh schol. The house decorations commit tee included Mrs. A.

S. Jones. Mrs. iTmilv Rnwr Mm William Birk and Mrs. William Brader, of the Mothers club.

Jewish Festival Of Hanukkah Opens In commemoration of the rededica-tion of the Temple and the victory of the Maccabees over the. Syrian-Greeks, the Jewish festival of Hanukkah (Eadication) began yesterday and will continue for seven more days. Special holiday services will be held Friday eveninar In the Brith Sholom Community Center, Bethle hem, with Rabbi Morris GoidiarD speaking on the subject, "Heroes Today and Yesterday." The children of the religious school will culminate their celebration of this festival with the presentation of an operetta based on the theme of Hanukkah at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, Dec.

17. The story of Hanukkah Is to be found in the Book of Maccabees, which describes the heroic battle waged by the Jews against the Syrian-Greeks in defense of their right to worship freely, and exemplifies a successful revolt against suppression of one of the basic rights of man, freedom of worship. Nazareth Post Auxiliary Sold $20,743 in Bonds In November; Party Held The auxiliary of Harold V. Knecht Post, 415, American Legion, Nazareth sold $20,743.75 worth of war bonds and $50.75 in war stamps during the past month, it was announced by Mrs. Francis Knecht, defense chairman, at its meeting Friday night, in charge of Mrs.

Alex Company. The auxiliary has a total of Z3J members on the roll, three being added during the meeting. Mrs. Edgar Fleishman, welfare chairman, report ed 53 boxes shipped overseas for serv ice men and women: 48 to camps In the United States; five for G. I.

Joes and Janes. Thus far 243 packages have been received. The Junior advisor reported com pletion of 50 favors for Perry Point Hospital, Md. The juniors will meet Dec. 15 in the Legion home.

Mrs. Clarence Rogers extended an invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Rls-miller, of East Lawn, to attend their 25th wedding anniversary celebration on Jan. 1.

from 2 to 9 p. in. Five dollars was donated to the tuberculosis seal sale and gifts will be sent to five boys at the Coatesvllle hospital and to one at the State hos pital, Allentown. Mrs. Charles Kreiger.

chairman oi the entertainment cimmlttee, was in charge of a special program that in cluded Christmas carols; a solo by Mrs. Luther Batt; trumpet solo, James Ever accompanied by Mrs. Luther Batt; Teading, "The Other Wise Man." Mrs. Willard Thomas. There was an exchange of gifts with Santa Claus in charge.

Bath Ball Turret Gunner Wins Oak Leaf Cluster Frank Suranofsky, of Bath. 32-year-old ball turret gunner on the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress was recently awarded an Oak Leaf cluster to the Air Medal. He won the decoration for courage, coolness and skill and his outstanding performance of duty during an attack by the 8th Air Force on German targets. Before entering the Army Air Forces tn April. 1943.

he was employed at the Lone Star Cement Co. plant at Nazareth Sergeant Suranofsky 's wife, Mrs. Irene Suranofsky, lives on Main Bath. The gunner won his wings at Tyn-dall Field, in March. 1944.

He is now a member of the 486th Bomb Group, a unit of the famed Third Bombardment Division. Coopersburg JHS Chorus Sings in Bethlehem Church The Junior High school Girls Glee club, of Coopersburg, sang three numbers, "Prayer," "Cherubim Song" and "American Prayer." Sunday night in Holy Trinity Lutheran church, Bethlehem. Mary Jane Young, supervisor of music, directed the group and presided at the pipe organ. At the close of the service a social session with refreshments was enjoyed. Bethlehem Co-operative Club to Entertain Ladies Santa Claus will make one of his pre-season appearances at a Christmas party Tuesday evening, during which the Cooperative club of Bethlehem will observe "Ladles Night." The party, to be held In the Hotel Bethlehem, will be entertained by the Washington School Glee club of 75 boys and girls, under the direction of Carlton S.

Weaver. John L. Schupp will be toastmaster. Child Baptized Following the mornlnn service in Bethany E. R.

church, Bethlehem, the minister. Rev. C. Eugene Blum baptized Bonnie Lou Knipe, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Paul H. Knipe of 734 2nd Ave. The parents were the sponsors. Many wounded G. I.

Joes and G. X. Janes, veterans of World Wars I and II in hospitals in the United States, will be able to look forward to cele brating an old fashioned Christmas, with the exception of being at nome, as a result of warm-hearted response of residents of Northampton, rorhnn and Monroe counties, evi denced by their sending over 3500 Christmas packages to me tiarry W. Johnson post, 379, American Legion, Bethlehem, for distribution. With 22 American Legion posts in the 30th district, comprising those counties, taking pare, uemiencra rtnsf jmium was snowed under bv the avalanche of red and green wrapped packages that all but filled the re ception room, casement ana part the second floor.

The deadline for receiving packages was Sunday night, and up until a late hour Sunday packages were still flowing in for ine service peopie. Thnmai t-v wi nost chair man in the to the G. who Gave" package program, expressea gratification over tne resuito, wui fmmri Bethlehem after DreVlOUSlV lomrinir hoViinH the other DOstS. Dull- ing through with an "eleventh hour spurt to surpass its quota wun over 950 packages iorwaraea. Mr.

Joyce especially thanked Co. A th -Rnf-menem volunteer nonce miu th tv merrhant.it for their COODera- tion, along witn uie cuy pepc ui The people of tne tnree counues Dietitian Bride Of Flight Officer In Quakertown wMi-FMj aiai tAv rfftiierht.M" Of 1UU1 ev "-a--- Stella Mae (Staley) Rider, of Littles- tnm and tha late Maurice F. Rider. became the bride of Flight Officer Edwin Paul kooq oi me uuiwu States Army, son oi Mr. ana jrB.

mi i T- ciaaj Tamnlersin Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m., in Emmanuel Episcopal cnurcn, wuaswwwu. The bride Is a former parishoner tk. cm Tir Theodore .1 Schnei- der, Th.D., who officiated. The double ring ceremony was usea.

ii given in marriage by her mother, was attired in a teal blue suit and wore a corsage of red roses. Attending the bride was Rutn Warye of Nashua, Iowa, who wore a rose suit adorned with a corsage of talisman roses. Merl E. Rood, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride is dietitian at the New York hospital where she received student training after having received her Bachelor of Science degree at Hood college, Frederick.

Md. She is a member of the Redeemer Reformed church at Littlestown. The bridegroom was injured on D-day when the glider of which he was pilot, landed in France. He has been recuperating at the England General hospital in Atlantic City, N. J.

He wears the Air Medal, a Presidential citation and the Purple Heart medal. Three brothers are also in the service of the United States. Prior to entering the Army, he recived his B.B.A. at Westminster college in New Wilmington, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He is a member of Mt.

Zion United Presbyterian church in Templeton. A dinner was served for the guests at Trainer's following the ceremony. After a trip to the home of the groom at Templeton, the bride will return to New York hospital and the groom will return to England General hospital, Atlantic City. Pvt. A.

J. Zaun Hurt In Battle in Italy Joseph Zaun, of 1283 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, was informed in a War Department telegram Saturday that v.4. nn trlvat Ambrose. J. Zaun.

has been wounded in action some where in Italy Novemoer i. In the service May 28, 1943, he received his training at Fort Bragg, N. and Fort Meade, before going overseas. He left England for duty in France four months ago. He Is a former employe of the HcUertown Bakery.

Bethlehem Man Walks Against Auto Bridge sphafTer 811 1111 Ch catwu Bethlehem, 80 years 010. was iitbicu for facial injuries at St. Luke a hoa-nttai a victim of an automobile acci dent Saturday afternoon. Walking across ine jun'w-nm bridge, Schaffer walked into the aide ntnmnhllo driven bV John A. IV.

Socha. 846 School Bethlehem, according to an investigation mau jy Officers Reagle Rohland and Rudolph Mitman. Socha posted a bond, pend ing the outcome oi tne nuan wjiuice. Nazareth L. of 0.

E. Elect Olive Bush Noble Templar i4r TtiirVk wa Vrt.ri noble templar of Ladies of the ooiaen isagie in Naxareth. at a meeting Thursday night in Eagle hall, Nazareth. Mary Klipatncic was eiectea vice noble templar; Frances Wolfe, mar-vatu rinfldhart. nriestess: Marv a.trfVlad Pronheteaar Hattia Marsh.

WSflvn, guardian oi exenequer; owiwu, guardian or nnance; xkuokcu-bader, guardian of music; Mary Marsh, guardian of inner portal; rioriiida Moser ciiardian of outer portal; Emma Ruloff, trustee; Mary Klipatncic, representative ana neieu Shafer, alternate. A birthday school has oeen set ior Dec. 14 at 8 p. m. and a Christmas party will be neia pec, zi.

Easton and Pen Argyl Masonic Lodges Elect Kranr stffjppra alerted bv Easton lodore. No. 152, F. Sc A. are the following: Mottnard Menfclrurer.

worshioful master; Joseph Koch, senior warden; rranic rt, junior waraen; xvuoocu Slegel, treasurer; Sayre P. Uhler, sec- retarv fitanlev F. Hahn. John F. Wolf and Jacob H.

Noll, trustees; William F. K.ane, representative to urana Pen Argyl lodge. No. 594, F. A.

has named the following officers for the ensuing year: Charles Miller, worsmpiui master; mukhi ivuuer, senior warden; Ernest Lakey, junior nraren Andre Vonnff. treasurer: William J. Jones, secretary; William j. Da we, Aixnur fenningion ana Clarence tieuer, trustees; wararow Miner, representative to Grand Lodge. Pre-Holiday Recital TTaipn TThprto Pell, nlnnn Instructor.

presented her music students in a pre-hniiHav recital on fiaturdav afternoon at her music studio, 640 First Bethlehem. Those who took part Jean Dolan. Billy and Mrs. Ray Dolar.i John Flemming, Dick Wilson, Shirley Schaller, Gloria Stuber, Evelyn Lichty and Gordon Long. P.F.C.

ALBERT M. WAGNER Of Northamnton. a refueling unit operator at a B-17 Flying Fortress base in England, is pictured reeung in the hose of his unit after servicing nno nf the heavv bombers between Eighth Air Force bombing attacks on Nazi Germany. He is a member of the 34tn uom- hardment crmin a unit of the Third Bombardment division, the division cited by the President for its now historic Engiand-Ainca snutue dotiid-ing of Messerschmitt plants at Reg- onshnrc Oermanv. Private First Class Wagner Is often required to work many extra nours In nrenarinff the FlvinB Forts for the aerial assaults wmcn are Eoueniug German resistance for the Allied armies' thrust into the Reich.

His position subjects him to call at any hour of the day or night to ready the big bombers for a comDat mission, we is the 21-vear-old son of Mr. and Mrs. victor Wanner. 1292 Main Northampton. Before entering the Army Air Forces in April, 1943.

Private First Class Wagner was em ployed by the New Jersey central railroad. He attended Northampton High school. Bethlehem YM Drive Teams Report Today Poiror tn crinnr niitxtandtnsr nroffress In their first spurt towards raising (600,000 ior a new ana muuau vwr-A Vinilriinp here, more than Cln nmrlrari will OKSPTTlhle at th6 Masonic Temple, Bethlehem, tonight for the nrst report meeting. Workers will have had four days of onri a selected list, of OrOS- pects for development up to Monday night and consequently are expected to have made good progress. Reports from various leaders Friday in spite of the rain and cold weather indi cated a favorable trend ail aiong we line.

While more than 5,000 prospect cards have been taxen irom me bi-i ia a tv, Mocnnie Xemnle. cam- paign headquarters, it is anticipated that this number will be increased and within the next few days, the more than 8,000 cards available will be in hands of worKers ior a compiew: canvass of the entire city, With the start of the campaign, local headquarters has been queried filnn with resnect to the method used in contributing War Bonds to tne iuna. au Donao should be made payable to the "Beth-vm a Tne. and onlv Series and bonds can be accepted by the since corporations are not permitted by law 10 accept uouua. The purchase of War Bonds Is definitely encouraged by the YMCA, because of the two-fold purpose it serves.

Bethlehem's 6th War Bond Hrivo mmta ran he helned and is be ills helped, and the YMCA receives its benefit, in lact, tne poucy oi mc Doara oi cirecwrs is tu put Bran-able funds, with the exception of operating expenses, into War Bonds. Woman Hurt, Two Autos Damaged in Collision Two cars were involved in a collision Sunday night at the intersection of 4th and New Bethlehem, extensively damaging both and necessitating treatment of a woman passenger at St. Luke's hospital for a severe laceration above the right eye. The injured Mrs. Mollie Felker, 49, of 16 E.

Ettwein St- Bethlehem, was a passenger in the car driven by her husband, John A. Felker, 63. Their machine was struck as Mr. Felker attempted a left hand turn south on New by a car operated by Louis Bomokos. 64, of 640 Spring Bethlehem, traveling east on 4th St.

Officers John Trembath ana Oeorge Wiley, investigating, gave both drivers summonses to appear before Alderman Joseph Ammend on a charge of reckless driving. Bethlehem Personals Sergeant William D. Smith, who has nat. 1ft months with the U. S.

Army in Greenland, is spending a 21-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver W. Smith, 441 Vine prior to being assignee, ivn Benning, Ga. onhart.

rtehmftn. 432 K. LO CUS observed her birthday on Saturday. Patrolman Reagle Rohland has rs-sumed his, post of duty after being confined to his home at 512 Fiot Ave. with grippe.

Mr. and Mrs. jvucnaei uiuaa, titu are the narents of a daughter born Dec. 8 in St. Lukes hospital.

T.aUcr SR7 Rnriiuc is suffering from a fractured left ring fin ger, received wnne ai worn. garage. He received treatment in St. Luke's hospital. Barbara Fagan, Nancy Cressman, Vncfo, and Trene Hofflch.

StU- ifuauu 4 dents and Ruth Hack, history teacher at Moravian Seminary, visited points of interest in New York City over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vorkeller, Allentown R. 4, formerly of Seneca today are observing their 32nd wed ding anniversary.

co.n.nf iinhert. fletuman has re- most, n-ith Bethlehem Steel Co. plant patrol' after being ill for two montns au ma nume, cust St. Lieutenant Stuart Hockenbury, USNR, formerly of the Hotel Bethle hem, has been joinea Dy nis wue Chicago, 111. He arrived last week caottla Wash after IS months of sea duty in the South Pacific area.

Elbert F. Caraway, acting airecwr oi athletics at Lehigh university, tonight a meptin? of the executive committee of the USA Sports Fed eration in New Yora Ainieuo ciuo. Frank D. Rogers, attached to the WfAcra mrrip.nitural denartment In Delaware, spent the weekend with friends in Bethlehem and Allentown. He is a past president of the Jack-sonian Democratic club..