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Section 2 Local Agricultural Radio Progress fje urlmgton fFro Sports Financial Want Ads Pages 11-18 lUtUNGTON, VERMONT, SATURDAY. SEFTEMIER 13, 152 Democrats Plan A Big Campaign To Be Centered Upon La row for Governor The Democrats plan to wage a vigorous campaign throughout the state, centered upon the candidacy of Robert W. Larrow for governor. This was decided yesterday at a meeting of the State Democratic Committee in the Hotel Vermont Wednesday, Sept. 24, was selected for the date of the "Democratic State Convention, to be held in the City Hall Auditorium here, begin ning at 2:30.

Chief business will be to adopt a platform and choose electors. William J. Ryan of Montpelier, fogy state chairman, said the original plan was to hold the convention Sept. 30. The date was changed at the request of the secretary of -p If fill jJ 1 Will 1 1 ra' ftp: A.

a frf XfTtW state. This was to give the secretary time to get the names of the electors on the absentee ballots which OUT FOR A GOAL today are Burlington's Rotary Chib members. Today they're balding their annua auction at Brewer Brothers, 1 North Ave. Shown above are Myron I. Samuelson, left, president, and John Waldron, vice-president, of Rotary on the auction scene examining some of the articles to be sold.

Waldron is holding up a portable electric oven and Samuelson, a radio. Auctioneers will be John Reid and Ted Wilken. Articles shown above are only part of the Urge assortment ready for this afternoon and evening. will go to servicemen overseas. In the Democratic campaign, Ryan said, Larrow's bid for the governorship will be featured be cause the local city attorney is exceptionally well qualified for that office.

Ryan said oi Larrow: Mrs. Brace Cram of 12 Woodbine St, Sooth Barlington, is receiving a sixth oak leaf cluster to the Air Medal on behalf of her husband, Capt Bruce Cram, who was shot down last February in Korea. Left to right. Col. Earl H.

Jacobsen, commanding officer. Air Force ROTC, University of Vermont; Mrs. Cram; Richard Spear, commanding officer of the Burlington Air Force Base; sad Capt Johnnie W. Gosnell, base adjutant of the Burlington Air Force Base. Capt.

Cram's Wife Is Given Sixth Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal She Is Sure He's Alive Somewhere in Korea; No Word Received Since He Bailed Out Safely "He is a remarkably forceful and convincing speaker, exper ienced in matters oi state government and with a broad knowledge of them." Dissatisfaction Felt jured. No word has been heard The wife of Capt. Bruce Cram, A general feeling was evident that the recent Republican primary, in which Henry D. Vail Burlington Air Force pilot who of him since. The Air Force lists Capt.

Cram as missing in action. was shot down over Korea last gave Gov. Lee Emerson such a Capt. Cram was in Korea about February, has been awarded a sixth oak leaf cluster to the Air close battle, indicated there is Elks Open 3-Day State Convention Here on Sept. 26 Between 1,200 and 1,400 Elks representing 12 lodges from a 1 1 Medal on behalf of her missing four months when he was shot down.

Distinguished Fighter Pilot widespread dissatisfaction with the Emerson administration. This, it was believed, opens up husband. The award "for meritorious During World War II, Capt. definite advantages for a carefully achievement" was presented to Cram piloted a P-47 fighter plane in Europe. He was awarded an Mrs.

Cram this week by Richard B. Spear, commanding officer of the Burlington Air Force Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters for meritorious service there. over Vermont and northern New Base. Mrs. Cram said yesterday she is Following the war, Capt.

Cram sure her 31-year-old husband is still alive somewhere in Korea. joined the Vermont Air National York state stream into Burlington Sept. 28 for their annual three-day state convention. Highlight of the convention, at which Burlington Lodge No. 916 is He was shot down Feb.

17, 1952, Guard squadron here in Burlington. At the time he went on active duty with the unit, he was as while piloting an F-51 fighter plane on his 58th mission. host, will be a cabaret dance, buffet supper and floor show Saturday night in the Memorial Audi planned, aggressive campaign by the Democratic Party. Ryan said that in the early stages, the effort will be on a local and county level It will build up to at least one large rally in each county, probably in the last two weeks or so before election. Larrow indicated he will devote all his energies to the campaign and that he will be glad to speak anywhere in the Democratic Party's drive to elect state officers.

Campaign Finances Discussed Campaign finances came up for discussion at yesterday's meeting. The 25 members present authorized Ryan to work out a fund-raising program with Robert W. Ready, Democratic national committeeman. Ready was unable to attend the A fellow pilot, said Mrs. Cram, sistant trust officer at the t-nit-tenden County Trust Co.

The Crams have two children, David, 7, and Stephen, 3. saw her husband bail out and torium. 1 reach the ground safely and unin A total of some 2,000 Elks and guests are expected at the affair, according to Henry Picbe, local Terrific impact passengers walk away convention chairman. Friday night there will be stag movies at the Elks Club on St. Four Teen-Agers Escape Injury As Car Smashes Tree Paul Street.

Sunday at 10 a. m. the state meeting will be held in the Carney Tops List For Next Internal City Hall auditorium, when state officers will be elected. meeting since he had been called to a Democratic regional meeting in New York City. Four teen-agers escaped injury Sunday afternoon the Elks will attend a dinner from 2 to 5 in the local club.

Women guests of Elks will attend a dinner and floor show in the Hotel Vermont at same 'lours. Revenue Director Those eligible to vote in the Democratic State Convention are the members of the state committee; the chairmen of all local and Georgia Peaches Thrive Abundantly In Bank St Yard Edward Pasha of 57 Bank St has a friend in Georgia who sent him a basket of that state's famed peaches. Pasha planted one of the seeds in his Bank Street yard. This week, he is harvesting several bushels of exceptionally nicely colored peaches which he says rival the Georgia peaches in flavor, too. Reason he gives for his sue cess: at 10:15 p.

m. yesterday when their auto missed a sharp left turn, left the road and piled head- on into a tree in South Burlington. sioner of Internal Revenue John B. Dunlop. may select any one of the top three available eligibles for Present Vt.

Head, Sam Richardson, Is Second in Standings State Police said the car was driven by Judson F. Swenor. 17, the position. The fourth candidate county committees; and those nominated for state and county offices, for the U. S.

Senate, U. S. House of Representatives and the State Senate. Besides Ryan, who presided, and Larrow, Democratic leaders present yesterday included Mayor J. Edward Moran, Harry W.

Witters of St. Mrs. Ida Cole of Springfield, vice chairman. on the list is considered only if of Charlotte. Swenor said he didn't see the turn from Swift Street into Dorset Street "until it was too The name of James J.

Carney 01 tn" decides not II II (above) of South Burlington, re- 10 candidate. late." gional director of the Office of Has Government Career Economic Stabilization at Mont The roots grew down into the cellar of his home and that protects them during the winter. The 1840 Dodge sedan plunged off the road, bumped over a ditch and plowed into a tree. The front pelier. has been placed at the top of a list of qualified persons for Also, Allan R.

Johnston of Bar- Carney, who is secretary-treasurer of Hayes cV Carney, local men's clothing store, has had a long career in government service. Previous to entering the clothing field he was attached to the U. S. end cf the vehicle was badly dam' aged. re.

candidate lor tne u. a. senate; and Herbert B. Comings of Rich-ford, Democratic nominee for the U. S.

House of Representatives. The youths were only shaken up. Treasury Department for several years following service in the U. S. Navy in World War I.

Some 200 'Hams' Expected To Attend Convention Here in 1B42. after serving as a mem ber of the Burlington Rationing Percy E. Bevins, Former Burlington Postmaster, Dies Word was received here today A BEANIE FOR HER SISTER The two daughters of Dr. John S. MUlis, former UVM president, were back on the UVM campus yesterdayone a senior, the other a freshman.

Jean (left) is shown fitting a freshman green and gold beanie on the head of her sister, Alice. The sisters said their brother, Harry, 15, will probably be a UVM freshman in three years. Dr. Millis is now president of Western Reserve. Board, he became regional head of the OPA with headquarters in Bos- -n a position he held until June.

UVM Cadets Win ROTC Rifle Trophy At Summer Camp Sixty senior" cadets of the Uni appointment as director of internal revenue for the State of Vermont. Announcement was made yesterday by William A. Foley director of the first United States Civil Service Region, that the list of qualified persons has been issued to the commissioner of internal revenue. Treasury Department, Washington, D. C.

Richardson Is Second Others on the list of qualified candidates in order are the present collector, Samuel E. Richardson of St. Johnsbury; Henry H. Riordan of Burlington, present deputy collector; and Allan R. Johnston of Barre.

This list was certified by the Civil Service Commission following competitive examinations held Thomas Allen, 58, Falls From Truck, Is Injured The police ambulance was called to 68 No. Willard St. yesterday morning at 9:55 to take Thomas Allen. 58. of 13 Poplar St to the Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital.

Police Mid Allen was working on a truck and that he fell out, striking the back of his bead. He was reported to have received a Some 200 "hams" from Canada, 1947. of the death late Thursday night New York State, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont are expected at the an of Percy E. Bevins. 61, (above) of 371 Flynn once postmas Vermont Fire Chiefs ter of Burlington, and once chief nual Vermont State American Radio Relay Convention and Hamfest of the city Railway Express Agency.

tomorrow at the Hotel Vermont collector Richardson was appointed to head the Vermont Internal Revenue Office on May 1, 1946. Under regulations for the of. fice the appointee holds office for an indefinite term until his sue cessor is named and qualified. Officials at the local Internal Revenue office yesterday had no information on when the new appointment will be made. To See Air Force cut on the head, and to be resting versity of Vermont Army ROTC Regiment captured for the first time in university history the rifle marksmanship trophy at RO- The convention is being sponsor Mr.

Bevins cued at the White comfortably in the hospital last ed by the Burlington Amateur Ra River Junction Veterans' Hospital mgnt Demonstration Here dio Club. after six weeks of illness. The program opens at 9 a. He was born March 30, 1891, in About 75 fire chiefs from all with an exhibit of the latest ama here last July 10 when about 25 persons were examined. The first and fourth candidates on the list Westford, son of the late Edwin O.

Bevins and Lydia Davis Bev sections of Vermont will be guests teur communications equipment. FCC exams for the amateurs be of the Air Force here tomorrow to are veterans and were ac ins. now of St. Albans. gin at 9:30, with examinations for inspect the base and watch how He served 20 years as local ex Benjamin Franklin's famed "Join or Die'' cartoon, published in the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1754, and showing a snake cut up in parts, each representing one colony, was the first newspaper the novice, general, advance and corded the benefits of veterans' preference under the Veterans Preference Act.

the Air Force fights aircraft fires. press agent and four as postmaster. He was employed as a sales extra class licenses being given. A tour of inspection around the Under Civil Service regulations At 10 members will attend open representative for the last seven years. the appointing officer.

Com mis- cartoon, It's Ik:) Of Ely Cxtfens! Maybe you're one of those, "I-should-worry-folks." Tea never vote! Ten complain a lot but you do nothing about it! Wise shoppers have known for a long time that studying the ads la advance "ad shopptag" saves time and money-locates better values more auickJy! All right get wise! Save thee leather. Eeep your nerves from fretting on edge because of aimless search from hither to yol! These days more than ever before ads serve you wonderfully. Fill out a Community Survey form so we may know which ada the majority of you Use best! house for the hams at the Naval Reserve Training Center. A veteran of World War Mr. airfield will be highlighted by a close-up look at three jet planes which will be flown in here from another field.

At 11 the movies. "Gatti-Halli- Bevins was a member of the Burlington American Legion Post and its Forty and Eight group. crafters Expedition to Africa." and 3 the Montreal Amateur Radio Beginning about 3 p. m. the He attended the First Congrega Club's technicolor film on the 1951 fire chiefs will observe a demon tional Church.

ARRL field day will be shown. stration of aircraft and gasoline Besides his mother, he leaves fires staged by the Air Force fire; Also at It will be 10 and 75 me ter treasure hunts, followed by his wife, the former Miss Florence Shaw; three daughters, Mrs. fighting crews under the direction of Base Fire Chief Eugene Brown. Civil Defense and ARRL meetings George F. Melick, Murray Hill, N.

at noon. Mttom Ada Abrahasa'a Urft Ma AbenMthys and Miss Claire L. Bevins and Movies of sircraft fire fighting will be shown at 10:45 a. m. followed by lunch in the base mess hall.

At 1:30 George H. Floyd Cool fall days are ideal for heuse-palnUng. There's still time to have yours done this year. Expert work, men paints designed to withstand Vermont winters. Free estimates gladly give CALL NOW! RAYMOND F.

DARLING 74 Buell St. Dial 4-7177 W2RYT, will talk on "High Fre, quency Propagation." He will Miss Helen S. Bevins. both of Burlington; one son, Malcolm I. Bevins, Lafayette, Ind.

one brother, Lyndon E. Bevins, St Albans; and BarUagtoa Savtagi Baak Burttngtou Federal Savings Carmotc Palm Coloday's speak in place of Burton P. RE-ELECTED TRUSTEE for New England of the American Dental Association was Dr. Charles I. Taggart (above) of Burlington.

This took place at the annual meeting la St. Loula. Me. Brown, who is unable to attend. two grandchildren, Robert and Dee's Shea Floyd was the first editor of "GE Linda Melick.

Murray Hill. Halghl Ham News" and is known to the The body will be at the Cor- Hams" as the Original Light Chancery Court Case Goes in Night Session A chancery action began in County Court yesterday morning went into a night session to complete the taking of testimony. The Chittenden County Trust Co. house Larry. Floyd is now with bin and Palmer Funeral Home, 92 S.

Wlnooski until one hour before the funeral serv General Electric in Syracuse, N. Y. 'Lost Hat But Not ices. Services will begin at 2 Monday In the chapel of the The program will wind up with a banquet of 2:30 with the award is seeking to collect about $10,000 1 First Congregational Church. Seat Says Yandell ing of prizes for the various con Burial will be in the family lot in Lake View Cemetery.

Corbin tests. J. C. Morton The OM Bee BDv J. C.

rtsstey Co. Sears Stress Theater WJOY (Asaurrersarj) Small A 0. r. Barr Bernard's Market Btscaeff Ftaaa Bean Bcvwcf antovttcfui Co BCVWua Sfcrttagtea Tare Co. Carisaana Sales A Service bjafCMatl FsrvUto Lumber Cote Afavufu Hagar Hardware SPECIAL OFFER VERMONT" SCHOOLS FIELD STUDY TRIPS plus interest which it alleges is due on some notes.

The plaintiff bank names several defendants, including Joseph A Burlington attorney pleaded not guilty yesterday to a maga and Palmer in charge of ar rangements. UVM Jewish Freshmen zine report that he had fallen off Popiclarc.yk and Albert Wain TC summer camp held for six weeks at Ford Meade, Me. Will Have Breakfast Sunday at Synagogue Looney Furniture Lowe Brothers Masel's P. 1. Prestoa A Sea, he.

Louis Mae Co. Hugh Ramsdeu Warrea H. Smith (Lamaa Auction) Strang Hardware Verret's Went Ah Allen Agency Florence Barry Bert's Used Cam Brewer Brothers C. E. Brown BarHagtea Used Car Exchange Quasi i Real Estate Co.

Cote A Savage Farsss aad Ftraaa Joseph Oayette George K. Da act Curtis Hlchey 8. i. laasetta Lord's Sale aad Servlet i. Morten's The snarpshootms UVM a nor'- both of New Britain.

Conn, state vice president of the Auxil- It is claimed that the notes were day pictures David Yandell lof thejsssumed to be paid by Popielar-loral law firm of Smith and Yan-jczyk who transferred certain prop-dcll losing his hat while taking a erty on Lafountain Street in Bur-jump on a steed named "Miller." llngton to Wain. The property, ac-The heading over the photograph lenrrilnc In th rnmnlninl. wi up. competed with about 1.200 ROTC The Ohavi Zcdek Men's Club in cadets from 40 different colleges $50 snd universities to win the covet conjunction with the Hillel Foundation of UVM will be host at a Person Itlntrary to piu. ta.

Within VcrnteRt ed trophy. breakfast tomorrow morning to says. "David Yandell fell after his questered (attached i for the notes trtrftf i L. haf They averaged 166.5 points per man out of a possible 210 on the inp uvw jrcunmcn ui utv wcwinn fsith at the new Synagogue Cen- rtitl loc my hat." Yandell Peek ter. 188 N.

Prospect St. "a ine rrce tress yesterday. standard Army rifle course. High scorer waa Donald R. Brown of Bellows Falls who bang Oarage APPLIES TO VERMONT SCHOOLS FOR STUDY TRIPS ONLY The regular Sunday morning: 'l1" horf.e- ed out a score of 1S5.

Second was service will begin at 9 followed Good Buys IN I 8F.n SEWING MACHINES SINGER SEWING CINTER Church 84. Dial S4M1 Donald B. Carpenter of White the breakfast at 9:30. Following Wt Will Gladly Submit Sutftitaa IHMrarkt WM Na River junction. the breakfast the students will at A bronte plaque was awarded iuiiv in iv itiiiiwi wm a.

He had been asked by the owner to ride the horse In the trials. He added thst beiirfM maintain. tend the university's Interdenominational service at II a. m. Write or Phone For Further Information the university in a ceremony at ensMBt Mattreas Warrea SL Sasirb WJOY-fUeaaw) WJOY (Baseball) ine ciose oi summer camp.

Walter C. Nesafcdra i ing his mount, he was the first I II A citation and the plaque are T. Pack worthy because the students only fire the .22 c. liber rifle at school. I lW.K aW Ike.

tlA 4k. laV I WMIM. iMIIICr. U) 10 til tlaC now In the students' classroom in III Gaatf Fsjaafal Flawart Eat Hall. On "This Is the first time in the and rifle for the first time." helwf eoura.

said. Yandell waa then a practicing1 history of UVM that the trophy Ptarsos Oaraf Lee J. PraM Ray's Meter Sales Joan ReM C. P. Smith lac.

Sonar's Used Can WBcen aad Base has been said Col. I. attorney in New York cay. 1st Award UMI tad Award UMI 0 0 (BO BO 0 mm Jsf 7i Sauer, commanding officer of the Army ROTC at the university. "The accomplishment Ij more a Pennsylvania Bituminous coai Tne pnotograpn waa part of a mine has a subterranean belt con-, picture story entitled, "How To! veyor system 3b miles in length.

Fall off a Horse." Sii Award Central Tanaawl.

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