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PAGE TEN FRANKLIN KET OS ITCHY, CHASIBERSBURG, FA. Condition of Lady Heath Is Critical Hospital News Deaths in This Community by the White Flyer line, sank early today after it collided with the Standard Oil tanker S. C. T. Dodd in a heavy fog off Pigeon Point, south of here.

Whether any lives were lost could not be determined until a check of passengers and crew of the vessel had been made. Darkness and confusion complicated a checkup. The Mackay Radio and Telegraph company, in radio communication with the tanker and the steamer Munami, -reported that the latter had picked up several boat loads of survivors. The tanker was not believed in any danger of sinking. Admissions: Walter Strickler, Scotland avenue; Emmiline Butter-baugh.

Nurses home; Raymond HIH, East Washington street. Returned: Maxine Carver, North Federal street; George Lesher, North Broad street; Pauline Oyer, South Main street; June Cramer, Upper StrasburgrRhoda Gross, South Sixth street; Mrs. John Maxheimer, St. Thomas. Steamer San Juan Sank Three Minutes After Fatal Crash COSTlSVMTt WKOU PAOM OS! In addition to the Munaml, the motor ship Frank Lynch was patrolling the Ticinlty of the wreck and two coast guard vessels were steaming full speed from San Francisco ing groomed for its departure back to Germany and landed at the Bat-Many of the victims of the worst marine disaster in recent years on the Pacific were women and children.

The San Juan carried sixty-five passengers and a crew of forty-five. to join in the search for survivors and bodies. The crash occurred in a dense fog which early today had not lifted. This impeded the rescue search. Rcports of Committees Occupy Time vrvrro fttou pf.coxd rion eastern district and Leroy F.

Kauf-ruan of. Tower CUy was named grand cv de train. Othrr grand cheminots elected were: Southeastern district, Dr. Iluo.seU A. Aurnd of Slatington; ftouth central district, J.

C. Dichl of York; north central district, A. J. Dirtzhe of Mansfield; south western district, George C. Brown, Mason-town, an.1 northwestern district, l'-ul A.

Beiple of Creenvllle. 1 lie "forty and eight" also elect-rd the following delegates to the promenade nationale at Louslville, to be held In October In conjunction with the national convention of the American Legion: John ir. Fawcett of Oil City; James F. DANIEL PALMER Daniel Palmer of Shippensburg, former local grocer and fruit grower, died this morning at his home on West King street, Shippensburg, at the age of 34 years, after a few weeks illness with a kidney ailment. For the past two yearns he was manager of an Atlantic Pacific store in Shippensburg.

He was a member1 of the Messiah United Brethren church of Shippensburg. He is survived by his wife, a son, Max Palmer, his mother, Mrs. Catherine Palmer, of Lincoln Way East and Sixth street, and five sisters, Mrs. George Cook, Mrs. Charles Croft, Ann, Lottie and Emma Palmer, all of town.

The funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home, with Rev. J. Stewart Glen, pastor of the Shippensburg church, and Rev. J. H.

Ness, of York, officiating. Burial will be made in the Norland cemetery, her cockpit and was rendered unconscious by the Impact. Extricated from the wreckage and rushed to the hospital, she was found suffering from a fractured skull, a fractured Jawbone and. severe concussions of the head. Part of the jawbone, it was reported, was shattered and penetrated the sfcuH.

At the emergency clinic, her life was virtually despaired of, but it was hoped that a delicate operation might possibly save her life. It was regarded as a somewhat encouraging sign that she' survived tbe operation, but there still 1 only slight hope of her recovery. There still Is considerable danger of infection and If meningitis develops, she wiU have little chance cf living. Captain William Lancaster of the British royal air force, who has known Lady Heath for years, got into cable communication with her husband, Sir James Hesth, at the Carlton club in London last night. Lady Heath and her usband became estranged some tine tgo, when Sir James objected to his wife's long absence from home on aerial adventures.

COSTISCED fROil PAQ3 OSS the course of the operation. Lady Heath was still unconscious at an early hour this morning, and it was impossible for the physicians to say whether she would recover from her injuries. It may be several days before the crisis is past. Lady Heath's critical injuries were sustained when the new great lakes bi-plane she was testing preparatory to its use In the national races crashed through the roof of a loft building here. Side slipping her plane as she prepared to land.

Lady Heath suddenly found herself racing toward a huge smoke-stack. She pulled the plane to one side and a moment later the machine crashed through the roof of the six-story building, ending up in a mass of tangled wreckage on4he top floor. While her mechanic. Erwin Kirk, was able to jump from the plane just before it tore through the roof with its' motor revolving at full speed and thus escape serious in-juries, Lady Heath was strapped in By dawn hundreds of watchers lined Kid Chocolate Gets Decision Over AI Singer COVT1SVBD FROil BIJTS PAOB results, it could have been called a draw. Benny Leonard, who has been coaching Singer, claimed no more than a stand-off.

The experts in the press rows had it all three ways. Those who excoriated the officials and accused them of undue favoritism are all wrong. There is no more capabla or honest referee than Magnolia. He undoubtedly called it as he saw it, and he was right on top of the fighters. the shore line near Davenport anxious to be of assistance should Dr.

Eckener Given Great Ovation Today cuansvao prom paoh omk tery at 12:30 o'clock this afternoon. Then began a triumphal procession uptown to city hall where Mayor James J. Walker awaited this latest pioneer in world travel and world kinship to shake hands and, in the' name of the city, to extend heartiest congratulations. It was something new in the career of this noted voyager to come into New York by boat. He usually the tide bring ashore any wreck victims.

Slight hope was held that sur vivors might be found floating on bits of wreckage. LOS ANGELES IS BACK AT LAKEHURST PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 30 The dirigible Los Angeles passed over the central part of the city about 8:20 a. m. today en route to its base at Lakehurst from Cleveland.

The huge dirigible had taken part in the naval maneuvers at the national air exposition. Meagre wireless details of the crash said the San Juan went down MISS ALICE McFARLAND Miss Alice McFarland died at the Bon Aire cottage, Pen-Mar, early on Thursday morning. Miss McFarland was the youngest daughter of the late. R. Parker and Ellen Robinson McFarland and was born on the McFarland homestead, near She was "aged 75 years, 5 months and 23 days.

Until recent years, when she moved-to Hagers-town, Miss McFarland spent her life in and near Mercersburg. She was a life-long member of the Presbyterian church and was active in the social and church life of the community. She was one of the charter members of the Avon club. Surviving her are the following brothers and sister: Miss -Mary McFarland of Mercersburg, T. F.

McFarland of Oxnard, D. F. McFarland of San Diego, also by a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held from the home of her nieces, the Misses Jordan of South Main street, Mercersburg, on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in charge of her pastor, Dr. J.

G. Rose. Interment at the Fairview cemetery. SARAH LOUISE JONES Sarah' Louise Jones, wife of Lewis Jones, 50 South Main' street, died at her on Thursday night at 10:15 o'clock. She was aged 52 years, 2 months and 3 days and was a member of the St.

James A. M. E. church. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Mrs.

Bruce, of Newark, N. James, Paul, Theodore, of New York city; Mrs. Mary Nightengale and Amy, of Washington, D. and Lillian, El-dora, Jack and Louise, at home; also the following brothers and sisters, Charles Cato, of Newark, N. Syl-vestus, of Jamaica, Long Island, N.

and Anna Williams, of Chicago, 111. Funeral services will be announced later. so quickly that it was feared many were trapped in their cabins. The sinking vessel formed a whirl pool which probably sucked down many who were thrown or managed Used Cars! School Days Are Here KIMPLE SA YS wJ ontnt. I have a rernlar boyV department GOOD-NIGHT to make their way clear, of the doomed vessel.

GOC SI I By STORIES Snd cay everything for boys. hS Max Trell market. I have made some iucj lm pa the wrings on to you in salts, trovers. bSJes. shirts, shoes, hosiery, underwear for a boy.

Come In and compare before buying else- READ the Following Items and SAVE: arrives by air. NEW YORK, Aug. 30. The welcome of Broadway that thundering confetti-throwing accolade which New York reserves for visitng heroes awaited Dr. Hugo Eckener today.

1 To the accompaniment of ringing cheers of millions and thebar-rage of torn paper with which this metropolis crowns its idol of the day, the commander of the globe-girdling dirigible Graf Zeppelin was to make the famous march of trl-umps up lower Broadway to the city hall for an official reception by Mayor James J. Walker. Leaving the battery at noon, the master mariner of the air who piloted the Graf on the pioneer aerial commercial circumnavigation of the globe, was to be accorded the greatest honor that it is in the power of this city to give. COHtlVVBO FROM KIXTB PA GB Again. If ahs had only stopped at that.

It would have been fine for Master Knarf. But the didn t. She pushed the minute hand right up to the number twelve. Of course, the moment tn! hap pened, out rushed Cuckoo to wet come the other ehadow-chlidren i So overjoyed was she that she rushed out five times! But Knarf wasn't overjoyed at no. not at all I Capjtlcht.

19. Ktinwm Ftiftir BVrrtc. Ie Children SHOES Boys 4-Pc. Suits consisting ef coat, vest and 2 pair pants. Ryan of Philadelphia; Major C.

C. MuLanc of Indiana; Harry Shenton of Chester county; William S. Girard. Alternates chosen were: Adam A. Hafley of Sunbury; Harry Darlinrr of Eric; Dr.

Reed of Har-rloburg; George Nicken of Ridgway uid Edward Royer of Erie. Delegates to the "eight and forty" division of the Legion closed their session.) today by electing Mrs. J. C. liraddock of Willow Grove to thft poot of la chapeau departmental.

Other officers elected were: Mrs. Uarton Oplingcr of Allentown, la chapeau departmental passe; Mrs. Longhurst of Hulmesvllls and Mrs. It. N.

Haws or Johnstown les-memi irhapeaux dcpartmentals; Mrs. E. 7. Lepirie of Carlisle, la superintendent departmental; Mrs. Clara Haughton of Gummitt Hill la concierge depart mental; Mrs.

John J. Moore of t'ottsville, l'aumorler; Mrs. C. P. Paddock of Ridgway, historienne.

The secretary and treasurer are to lb appointed later. More than 20,000 visiting Legionnaires are in the city of Scranton today for the convention and more nre pouring in for the big parade which will climax the convention tomorrow afternoon. Eetween 25,000 nnd 30,000 cx-service men will be In the line of march. Former Lieutenant Governor David J. Davis of Kcranton chief of staff of the Iron division in the world war, will be grand marshal.

IClonnalrcs have made preparations for extending a royal welcome to General Charles P. Eum-nierall, chief of staff of the United army, when he reaches here tomorrow to speak before the convention and review the veterans' parade. A military escort escort will greet General Summerall at the. train and march with him to headquarters. Lieutenant Governor Arthur James also will address the convention to- morrow.

3.95 Boy Genuine Broadcloth BLOUSES 9 1 Values 69c Boy' Blue SHIRTS 39c 1929-Buick Sedan 1929 Butck 4-passenger Coupe 1929-Buick Standard Sedan 1928-Buick Sedan 1928-Buick Coupe, Rumble Seat 1928-Buick Tudor Sedan 1927- Buick Tudor Sedan 1926 Buick 7-passengrr Sedan 1926-Buick Sedan 1925-Buick Sedan 1925 Buick 4-passenger Coupe 1928- Hup "8" Coupe, Rumble Seat 1 929- Graham-Paige 1925-Dodge Sedan 1924- Hudson Sedan 1925-Ford Sedan 1926- Ford Coupe 1923-Studebaker Sedan 1923 Hudson Sedan 1922-Buick Sedan 1922-Buick Touring 1923- Dodge Sedan Radio reports said those picked up were injured and in an exhausted state. They were unable to give much detail of the disaster, other than there was a rending crash as the vessels collided, tearing a yawning hole in the wooden hull of the San Juan. It began to go down immediately and three minutes afterward had disappeared. It was believed that the San Juan must have been rammed amidship and cut almost in two to have gone down so quickly. Boats were launched from the tanker Dodd with amazing quickness.

Groping about in the fog guided by the cries of the survivors they picked up twenty-seven. Summoned to the scene within a short time by the radio calls of the Dodd, both vessels continued their search as the Dodd limped to San Francisco with the survivors sho had picked up. Ambulances, nurses and physicians were assembled at the pier here to give immediate attention to the Injured and exhausted wreck victims. Hospitals were in readiness for their reception. SPECIAL Friday and Saturday MM 99c Boys CAPS 59c Boyi KHAKI PANTS 39c Finds Grave of Great Grandfather Boys' All-wool 4-Pc.

Suits Coat, vest and 2 pair pants. Boys Knickers Sizes 6 to IS 89c 5.95 Oranges, doz 19c Big Oranges, doz 25c Grapes, tt 10c Bananas, doz. Sveet Potatoes, 4 lb 8.25c Stringless Beans, pk. ISc Small Cantaloupes, basket 65c Best Celery in 2 bunches 10c Special on Watermelons Sweet Potatoes tb 5c 116 LincoirTWay West We Gladly Cash EOPLE'S FAVORITE Fr, uto Valley A TVe Give IJr 'S. Green Stamps lour Anxious relatives and friends of 35 S.

Slain St. Open Evenings paj cheeks 223 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, Pa. passengers and crew of the San Juan besieged the office of the Los Angeles and San Francisco Navigation company operating the steamer. There was little they could told. The passenger list of those aboard the steamer was in Charles Bohn of New York was a visitor in Greencastle the past week looking up history of his family.

Many years ago Adam Bohn was a weaver in Greencastle, and manufactured, among other articles, the antique coverlid, which is considered a great treasure by antique-lovers. Mr. Bohn was able to buy one of these coverlids with his grandfather's name on, the date of manufacture and the place Greencastle. He called on a number of the residents of the town in his search for information of his ancestors, and Dr. Charles B.

Carl, whose store has been in the Carl name for over one hundred years, found in one of the old day books he has preserved, charge accounts for the Bohn Manufacturing company for dyes purchased at the drug store. Mr. Bohn had a copy of his grandfather's will, which stated that he owned a property located on lot No. 139 in Greencastle. He discovered an old map of the town, when Greencastle had only six streets; and found that lot No.

139 was the one on West Madison street, owned by George W. Atherton of town, which confirmed the location of the ancestral home. He was also able to find his great grandfather's grave in the First United Brethren graveyard, although the marking on the stone was so badly damaged by age that it was almost discernible. complete. Many of the passengers had purchased ticksts at the last minute and their names were aboard the vessel.

Steamship officias wlere making every effort to check their EYSTER'S Saturday is the last day of our August Clearing Sale. The eight tables marked from 10c to $1.00 still have real bargains on them. At the close of business Saturday all goods not sold will, go to the original price. Only one day left to secure these real August clearing bargains. Our counter of 25c English prints have new patterns added this week.

We specialize on this price prints. They jvill not fade and are printed on a cloth that will wear. Cash's woven names are the best you can get. Takes about a week to get them. We are looking forward with pleasure to opening of our Coat and Dress Department next Saturday, September 7.

FRED C.EYSTER Piece Goods and Notions 22 North Main Street pa Yi' TT In BIGGER STORE WITH BIGGER BARGAINS oooooo available list but it lacked addresses of passengers in many cases. Capt. A. F. Asplund, last seen going down with his ship, was relieving the regular skipper of the San Juan, who is on his vacation.

His staff included First Officer Tul-ley. Second Officer Olson, Chief Engineer James Norton and Purser John Cleveland. Built in 1882 In Chester, for the old Pacific Mail company, the San Juan was a pioneer in coast waters. She piled regularly on the Central American run until the Pacific Mail passed out of business in 1923. At that time she was taken over by the Panama Mail company, and later sold to her present owners.

She was 283 feet in length, of 1,308 registered tons, with a capacity of eighty passengers. The San Juan was heavily patronized by passengers who sought a leisurely trip between San Francisco and Los Angeles, for she stopped at Santa Barbara on her regular route. The tanker Dodd, built in 1920 the Moore Ship-Building company, of Oakland, is a modern steam oil tanker, equipped with the latest EMI Chambersburg Is One of Eighty to Hold Institute cqxtinvkd rnou riot osa j-ear indicates that teachers prefer rxtcaslon courses as It facilitates thc-lr fccurlnx acceptable records to indicate they are keeping abreast of the Increasing professional knowledge and requirements In the field education. However the came questionnaire revealed that superintendents prefer tho employment of to tho holding of ex-trralon courres. The extension couri.r being held In Chambersburg vill provide Incidental supervision by the extension instructors without additional expense to the school The extension courses offered this yrrr arc in curriculum rrconstruc-lion aiul the teaching reading.

'I lie high whool teachers are work-ins upon curriculum construction, while the elementary teachers are studying the newer methods of teaching Curriculum reconstruction has been attempted by public school faculties In the Let ten years. Teachers as well as the cna'al public realize that the typical course of study had their origin in a society far less Intricate than that of today. An eighth grade boy as he shined the shoes of Professor DeLong thi3 morning sum-rued the present curriculum situation up by stating "You go to school to learn what you don't need to knew." "The school curriculum should be a reflection of the community culture and needs" according to Mr. DrLong. Therefore for the past few clays he has been securing the attitude of tho general public toward the present situation and the curriculum of the Chambersburg high school.

I3y utilizing incidental business oportunities he has secured feme Interesting and thought-provoking comments for meditation upon by the high school staff. Have you bfen interviewed, without realizing It, by him? SELECT YOUR SIZE Enna Jctticlc Shoes fo 1 Womenand Junior Ennt Jetticlci tor tfc Modcr: Men's work hose, 5c; men's up to 1 neckties, 1 Oc; men's 98c blue shirts, 39c; men's balbrig-gah union suits, 69c; men's $1.25 work pants, 69c; men's $1.98 overalls, 89c; men's $2.95 pants; one lot of Florsheim shoes menV 2-pants suits, men's $2.98 heavy scout shoes, men's $2.98 work shoes, men's classy $5 dress shoes, men's up to $1.75 dress shirts, 89c; boys' $1 linen knickers, 89c; boys' 50c blue shirts, 39c; boys' all wool knickers, 89c; boys' athletic union suits, 39c; boys' suits with 2-pair pants, $3.95. Every piece of merchandise in this store included in this sale. SELECT YOUR STATION 7 KM P. M.

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WREN. WSM, KPRCWTMJ. KVOaWOAl, WMC, KSTf, WEBC. KTHS, WKY, WAPI, KWK, WFAA, WSB 3.40 P. M.

MounUin Tiac KOA, KSL 40P.M.PcifcTimc (KGO, KPO, KGW, KOMCy KHQ, KFI Miss, are nude in an extreme ranse of sizes and wimht ne tn fit perfectly and stylishly any engines and oil handling machinery. She is 425 feet long with a beam of 57 let and a molded depth of 33 feet. normal foot, at very moderate cost. Meagre wixeleas details of the crash said the San Juan went down so quickly that it was feared many were trapped In their cabins. The sinking vessel formed a whirlpool which probably sucked down many who were thrown or managed to make their way clear of the doomed vessel.

Radio reports said those picked up were injured and in an exhausted SIR HARRY LAUDER in his first American Broadcast will be guest artist cf ENNA JETTICK MELODIES Nationwide Radio Broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 1t) We arc experts in fitting ENNA JETTICK SHOES FOR WOMEN state. They were unable to give much AND JUNIOR ENNA JETTICKS. fy.ffj IMQPLE'S FAVORITE detail of the disaster, other than there was a rending crash as the vessels collided, tearing a yawning hole in the wooden hull of the San Juan. It began to go down immediately and three minutes afterward had disappeared.

It was believed that the San Juan must have been rammed amidship and cut almost in two to have gone down so quickly. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30. The YOU NEED LONGER BE TOLD THAT YOU HWI AN EXPENSIVE MUeNCTR VOI HOT. AS We Give Green Stamps We Gladly Cash Your Pay Checks 1 STORE Heintzelman Son On The Square Your Money Worth or.

Your Money Back I TOOT rxrr 35 S. Main St. OPEN EVENINGS ChambersVurg M. S. ft S.

Mr, and Mrs. William Warren of Lurgan announce the birth of a son fit the Chambersburg hospital. steamer San Juan, owned.

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