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THE MORNING AtVntnwn, Pa, Monday, Trb. IS, 1WI7 7 Wtv www After Fire I Lansford BusinessesFace UncertainFate IT Continued From Pg business district, was described as the worst in the borough's 121-year-history. Frederick Rudorman of Allen-town, owner -of the Ridge Gar- wife and son Joseph operated a flower shop at 140 V. Ridge could not be located. Hydock, who suffered a heart attack several months ago, was reported living with friends and staying away from They worked all day Saturday painting the interior of the building and reportedly discovered the fne.

Their two-story building was leveled. The two other unoccupied buildings containing two large storerooms and a total of five the fire and learn their lin mediate needs. Persons in need of assistance are requested to contact Thomas Chapman of 35 W.Coal Lansford, community Red Cross disaster chairman, or the chapter office in Lehighton. mcnt 152 VV. Ridge St.

the fire scene on the advise of would not comment on his plans apartments were owned by the Mauch Chunk Trust i for the future of the destroyed plant, lie said it was too early his doctor. Extensive Renovations He recently completed exten Thorpe. All were destroyed. to sav whether he would re sive renovations of the shop build or look for another loca Chow's Place at 154 W. Ridge a tavern owned by Mr.

and and his apartment quarters above the building was reduced tion for his mill. Ruderman, who could not to a mass of smoulding rubles Rive an estimate on his fire loss, said he would have to Stanley Tomushak, owner of the Stanley Home Supply, 144 Mrs. Joseph Pohlod, who live in an upstairs apartment with their two daughters, was extensively damaged by water and smoke throughout the building and by flames in the basement and roof areas. The Poh-lod's are living with Lansford relatives until renovations can be made to the structure. Pohlod said he will reopen for business in the near future.

Henry's Men's Shop at 130 W. Ridge located at the eas check his records to determine what stock was lost. He would not venture a guess as to the value of the building. Anna Nemecek, whose knitting shop at 148 W. Ridge St.

was leveled by the blaze, said, "I may open up again, but I don't know for sure. I still can't believe it." She was critical about the insufficient water furnished firemen. "This would not have happened if there was enough water. After all, I was two buildings away from where the fire started." Her shop was destroyed about an hour after the fire broke out. Cause of the blaze is still undetermined.

Joseph Hydock, who with his 23 Treated No serious injuries were reported during the nearly five-hour 1 a ze brought under control at 2:10 a.m., but 23 firemen did receive treatment for frostbite, smoke inhalation and minor cuts and burns. Fourteen firemen were treated at a first aid station set up near the fire scene, seven at Coaldale Hospital and two by Dr. Andrew Dobosh of Lansford. Peter Mackovic. 18, of 122 E.

Ridge Coaldale, a volunteer fireman, was admitted to Coaldale Hospital during the fire with an injury to his left leg. He is reported in satisfactory condition. Fire Chief Norman Tippett said the blaze was brought under control about 2:10 a.m., but that firemen remained on duty until well after day break. Tippett released the last piece of equipment at 11:30 a.m. and placed a standby guard of volunteer firemen and fire police at the scene throughout the day to control any flareup.

During the height of the fire flames leaped 50 and 60 feet above the rooftops and the fronts of the burned out buildings collapsed onto the sidewalks and street. The glow from the flames tern most end of the fire area, was also damaged by smoke and water. The building contained two occupied apartments. Also made homeless by the W. Ridge where the fire started, is making his temporary quarters with Cy Schon-berger at 10 W.

Ridge Lansford. It was learned he has been placed under a physician's care. Pat Cerimcle of 112 E. Hazard Summit Hill, a building contractor, who lost his business at 142 VV. Ridge said the fire was a "great loss," but would not wipe him out of business.

He said he would probably continue his business at another location. The building also contained three apartments. Also destroyed in the blaze was the four-apartment building at 150 W. Ridge St. owned by Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Bachiian. They resided in one of the apartments to the rear of the building. Bachman and his wife are living temporarily with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Balliet of Lehigh-ton. Planned Beauty Salon Mr. and Mrs. James Wasson Helen J. Wert of New Tripoli R.

1 died as her car crashed headon against the abutment shortly after noon yesterday. (Story on Page 5.) blaze were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hodd, Mrs. Edith Martin and Mrs.

Estella Otto, who CRASH SCENE The striped bridge abutment (right) left a deep imprint In the grill and hood of this car along Route 143 near New Tripoli. Mrs. lived in the Bachman apart ments; James Gallagher Sr. Witness Hails Lansford Fire Volunteers and his son Charles, Mrs. Phyllis O'Donnell and Mrs.

William Redgate, who resided in the Cdhtinued From Pag 5 three apartments in the Ceri- at Ridge and Center streets, about 200 feet west of the fire. mele Building, and Benjamin cery store at 166 W. Ridge west of the burned area, was removed as a precautionary measure during the fire. the blaze. Firemen also sprayed homes in the immediate area of the fire.

Thomas and Mrs. 1 Clausius, who resided in apartments above Henry's Men's of the buildings which had just started to burn. As they began hacking away at a kitchen wall to get to the flames, firemen from another company in the basement were breaking through the kitchen floor. could be seen in Tamaqua, five Dominic Totani, owner of the Shop. All have moved in with friends and relatives.

miles west of Lansford. David Foster, foreman of the Red Cross Headquarters More Obituaries On Page 8 Mrs. Olivia Herman, executive director of the a Aquila Hotel in Lansford's east end, was among the thousands of spectators. His property burned three years ago and firemen at the time blamed much of the damage on the lack of water and pressure. of Coaldale, who recently purchased a building at 146 W.

Ridge St. containing a storeroom and apartment, had planned to move into the apartment and open a beauty salon in the storeroom in the near County Red Cross Chapter, said ADAMS Rachael, 87 years 4 months last night the chapter will set A rtaui. of 433 Elm Emmaus, Feb John O'Gurek, Summit Hill garagemen who was assisting firemen, said he completed an overhaul job on the motor of the community's fire truck two hours before the alarm sounded. James Gallagher who lived with his son Charles in an apartment to the rear of one of the burned out structures, was watching television when he smelled smoke. "I quickly awoke my son and before you knew it, the place was full of smoke," he said.

Gallagher said he and his son were only able to save most of their clothing and a television set. The Gallaghers are residing temporarily with Gallagher's sister-in-law Nettie Nestor of Nesquehoning. Wednesday, Reinsmith Funeral Home, Lansford District of the Pennsylvania Power Light who had 14 men on the scene repairing damage to the firm's service lines, estimated the company's damage would reach $7,200. Included was the destruction of six transformers valued at $500 and $600 each. He said elec 225 Elm Emmaus.

Interment, Long-swarrm Union Cemetery, Mertjtown R. 1. up temporary headquarters in the Lansford Borough Hall today to interview the victims of Hatch this space for grrat ideas oa making your home Call 12:30 p.m. Wednesday until time of service. Remsmitn.

BARTELS Andrew 12 years 5 Water System Blamed As disastrous as any fire might be, there are always some amusing instances. Three firemen standing in cold, wet fire gear munching a sandwich and drinking coffee supplied by the Salvation Army, Michael Vano of 707 E. Ridge Lansford, turned in the alarm that summoned firemen at 9:25. He said he noticed dense smoke in the Stanley Supply Co. tric service to 50 customers was disrupted during the fire.

Service was restored by 7 For Spread of Blaze a.m. to structures not damaged told of just returning from one and sounded the alarm at a box bv the flames. Merchandise in Nardini's gro Continued From Page 5 t. months 26 days, of Mayflower Court, Martinsville, N.J., Feb. 11, 1967; son of William M.

and Nancy A. (Bachman) Bartels. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland Allentown. Interment in Grandview Cemetery.

No calling hours. The family requests that memorial contributions be given the Boy Scout Memorial Fund, T.C. Eberts, West Circle Martinsville, N.J. Trexler. BIMLER John E.

(Dreck), 62, of 431 Spring Jim Thorpe, Feb. 10, 1967, In Gnaden Huetten Hospital; former police chief In Jim Thorpe. Services 9:30 a.m. Monday with Requiem High Mass In St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Jim Thorpe.

Interment, parish cemetery. No viewing. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to Cancer Fund. Andrew Guman. BISHOP Clinton 60, of 809 High Bethlehem, Feb.

12, 1967; husband of Gertrude B. (McCarty) Bishop. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday, Wallace M. Long be by the fire chief's side bol munity, however, pressure was increased from 25 pounds to 70 stering his program so that and it permitted firemen to play more hoses on the blaze.

It was at this point that the tide began to turn in favor of the firemen. The extra hoses permitted the firemen to con Funeral Home, 500 Linden Bethlehem Interment, Fairview Cemetery, Bethle hem. Call 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Wallace Long.

never again will we have this problem of insufficient water to fight a major fire." Frank Petrash, president of Lansford Borough Council, said, "If we find the water pressure is not adequate we will go to the water authority to have it remedied with the help of the fire chief. We have always cooperated with Tippett." William Macenka of Lansford, a member of the water authority, took issue with Tippett's claim that there was a DIETER Robert 68 years 10 months 29 davs. of 1930 Green leaf St Allentown, Feb. 12, 1967; husband of lack of water. He said the "lines were lull and indicated the firemen may have had too many hoses hooked up at one time.

trol the blaze as it was spreading to another building. Mayer's Statement In supporting Tippett's claim, Demetriades said: "I will sit down with Fire Chief Tippett and itemize the full details of a program he feels is needed to maintain adequate water pressure in the community. "In turn, I will present these facts to Borough Council and the Coaldale-Lansford Joint Water Authority and will demand that the situation be rectified and proper water pressure supplied to Lansford." He said, "The most heart rending fact of the fire was to stand there as I did and watch the heroic firemen, with their exceptionally fine equipment, just stand there almost helpless with sad looks on their faces knowing they could do nothing because of the low water pressure." The mayor said, "I plan to Macenka said the same thing nappens in nomes many times. "If you have water running in your kitchen and go upstairs and turn the water on in your bathroom the flow of water will be small," he said. Daniel B.

Leonard, authority chairman, is in Florida and knew nothing of the fire. J. Wes ley Eames, authority vice chair man and a firmer Lansford po nce cniet, could not be reached for comment. Deaths of the Day Ruth (Rictcer) Dieter. Services 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, First Presbyterian Church, Allentown. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown. Call p.m. Wednesday, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 1601 Hamilton Allentown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to be made to church memorial fund. B. FISHER Ralph 43 years 2 Ssi months 20 days, of Wind Gap R. 1 Northampton County; husband I Dorothea F. (Heckman) Fisher.

Military services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Schmidt Mortuary, Nazareth. Interment, Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield Township. Call after 7 p.m. Monday.

Schmidt Mortuary. HODGE William, 49 years 9 lf months 19 days, of 1131 Union Allentown, Feb. 12, 1967; husband of Mary (Roberts) Hodge. Due notice of funeral. Weber.

McCUISTON Mrs. Minnie (Hermany), 74, formerly of Bethlehem, of 24 Union Hamburg, N.Y., Feb. 12, 1967; wife of Edward H. McCuiston. Graveside services 11 a m.

Wednesday, Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers friends may remember the Heart Fund. No calling hours. Daniel B. Snyder.

MOHNASKY George, 76, of 217 W. Catawissa Nesquehoning, Feb. 11, 1967, in Niceville, husband of Susan (Shutack) Mohnasky. Services 9 a.m. Thursday, Sniscak Funeral Home, Almond and Catawissa streets, Nesquehoning; Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

Thursday St. John's Russian Orthodox Church, Nesquehoning. Interment, parish cemetery Call 7-10 p.m. Wednesday. Paras-tas service 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday. Joseph E. Sniscak. MOYER Spec- 4 Merrhage Michael, 50 years 8 months 20 days, of Allentown 1, Feb. 6 1967, in Vietnam; son of Paul H.

and Mildred E. (Gregory) Moyer. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland Allentown Interment in Highland Park Cemetery. Call p.m.

Tuesday. RECH Mrs. Josephine (Fix), 97 years 2 months 22 days, formerly of 534 8th Allentown, in Limeport, Feb. 12, 1967; widow of Nicholas Rech. Due notice of funeral.

Weber. REPSHER Mrs. Kathryn (Kamon-ka), 51, of 1111 Jeter Fountain Hill, Feb. 12, 1967; wife of William H. Rep-sher.

Services 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Con-nell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad Bethlehem, followed by a High Requiem Mass, 9 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church, Bethlehem. Interment, Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Call Wednesday night. Connell. RITTER Mrs. Gertie M. (Shup), 84 years 2 months 27 days, of 133 S.

10th Quakertown, Feb. 12, 1967; widow of Charles R. Ritter. Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chestnut Hill Lutheran Church, Coopersburg R.

2. Interment church cemetery. Call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Strunfc Funeral Home, 821 W.

Broad Quakertown. C.R. Strunk. SCHMICKLEY Mrs. Emma R.

(Bar-tell), 90 years 4 months 28 days, of Cedarbrook, where she had been a patient the last nine years, Feb. 11, 1967; widow of Frank A. Schmickley. Services 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland Allentown.

Interment In Blue Church Cemetery, Coopersburg R.D. No calling hours. Trexler. SWEENEY William F. (Governor) Sweeney, 80 years 3 month 14 days, of 942 N.

5th Allentown, Feb. 12, 1967; husband of Margaret (Muringer) Sweeney. Services 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Allentown. Requiem High Mass 10 a.m..

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Allentown. Interment parish cemetery. Call 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Weber.

TAKATSCK Anna 48. of 431 N. fth Allentown, Feb. 12. 1967; husband of Frank Takatsck.

Services 9:30 a.m. Becker Funeral Home, 436 N. 6th Allentown High RpquiPm Arass 10 a.m.. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Allentown. Hpart fpmpterv.

Cll Rachael Adams Rachael Adams, 87, of 433 Elm Emmaus, died yesterday in the Reinmiller Convalescent Home, Emmaus. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Irwin and Ida (Fegley) Adams. She was a member of the Longswamp United Church of Christ. She was employed as a domestic in various homes. Surviving is a brother Elfner of Emmaus.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsmith Funeral Home. 225 Elm Emmaus. Calling hours will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services.

George Mohnasky George Mohnasky of 217 W. Catawissa Nesquehoning, a retired mine worker, died Saturday in the Dalpariso Hospital, Niceville, Fla. He was 76. He retired in 1954 after working 50 years as a miner for the Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. Born in Austria, he was a son of the late George and Mary (Sveda) Mohnasky.

He was a member of St. John's Russian Orthodox Church, Nesquehoning. Surviving with his widow, the former Susan Shutack, are two sons, John of Niceville, and George of Ft. Eustis, a daughter Mary, wife of Ional Shoop of Lewistown; a brother Andrew, in Europe, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 9 a.m.

Thursday in the Sniscak Funeral Home, Almond and Catawissa streets, Nesquehoning, with Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. in St. John's Russian Orthodox Church. Viewing will be 7-10 Church. Viewing will be 7-10 p.m.

Wednesday. Herman E. Runge Herman E. Runge, 50, was found dead last night at his William Hodge William Hodge, 49, was found dead yesterday at his home, 1131 Union Allentown. Coroner Robert C.

Weir of Le high County said death was due to natural causes. Hodge had been employed 10 years as a burner bussman We'd ask you to compare it but with what? Brothers, Allentown. Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the Elizabeth (Osten- 79 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers send hcilllCr) Hodge of Catasauqua Home corn, idui ujns lu oai-ieu ntnn and the late John Hodge.

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Coroner Robert C. Weir of Lehigh County said death was due to natural causes. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, Cop-lay. On Dean's List Spacial to Tha Morning Call HACKETTSTOWN, N.J.

Trudy Helen Huth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Huth.

Dan-iclsville, R. 1, Northampton He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving with his mother and widow, Mary (Roberts) Hodge, are two sons, William, in the Navy, and John, at home; a daughter, Ruth, wife of William Ziegler of Allentown; two brothers, John of West Catasauqua and Gerald, Catasauqua; four sisters, Margaret, wife of Harold Hetten, and Catherine, wife of Aloysius Zangl, both of Cata- TYLER Hazel. 339' W. Abbott Lansford, Feb.

12, 196, in Coaldale; daughter of the late William and Susan (Dunston) Tyler. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Holmes Funeral Home, 200 E. Bertsch Lanstord. Interment, GAR Cemetery, Summit Hill.

Call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Russel A. Holmes Jr. WERT Ms.

Helen J. (Bleiler), 44 years 8 months 10 days, New Tripoli R. 1, Feb. 12, 196; wife of Edward D. Werl.

Services 1:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Peter't Union Church, Lynnville. Interment, parish cemetery. Call p.m.

Keller Funeral Home, New Tripoli. In heu of flowers, contributions may be made to Helen J. Wert memorial fund. John F. Keller.

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