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i A Fort Myers (Fla.) XewsPres. Monday, Deo. 3, 1963 Smnton Considers i. tvtlA'J Presidential Race Cardinal Spellman Visiting Soldiers AUCKLAND, New Zealand Iff) Francis Cardinal Spellman, SAY IT WITH CARL GURTHA'S FLOWER SHOPPE S250 Cleveland Ave. WE H9M (Centinued (rem Poae One! Over 1130 Ailend Fund Raising Dinner for Temple Befh-EI lished Saturday night.

Scranton said he did not want Roman Catholic archbishop of New York, left Christ Church last night to spend Christmas to imply that Eisenhower thought he should be the only candidate. Mice? The governor reported on a with U.S. servicemen in Antarc tica. private dinner conversation between him and Eisenhower held Dec. 14 in a railroad car in the Harrisburg railroad station.

Eis With the prelate aboard the) Navy Hercules plane were Rearj HOWELL AWNINGS "Cross the track to the shack, Save some Jack!" 8615 Edison ED 4 2177 Adm. J. R. Reedy, commander i enhower had invited Scranton to nf th Kimnort force, and, meet with him before the former Rear Adm. Floyd Dreith, Navy chief of chaplains.

president departed on his annual winter vacation in California. 0 Scranton said Eisenhower in tm ARE SC ARE SO dicated he knew the governor was not interested in running for the presidency. The cardinal will celebrate, midnight Mass on Christmas Day at the South Pole. He also will celebrate masses on Christ-i mas at the Navy's Antarctic bases on McMurdo sound and Byrd Station, 900 miles apart, He will be able to do this be-j cause the installations are on; Scranton continued: "But he miiiMir im r.n mi liiimi i i.wnwi" said the national scene now was iiii win i i iivi ij.iwm'i?Ji'.iMf'XM!-iHLM--A!Li.i.iAjjlWLiMitfi-v"l mwnarrn (I NECESSARY KINZIE'S Bose Garden FLORIST TTe Telegraph Flowers AM Second St. ED 4-lltt such that he felt a number of persons thought that I should be the candidate, and that he thought I ought to give a good deal of opposite sides of the international dateline.

Adm. Dreith will hold protes-tant services at the three thought to this matter and think WEATHEit FORECAST Snow is forecast for middle Atlantic coast states, portions of Great Lakes region and Ohio and Tennessee valleys. There will be periods of rain and freezing drizzle over parts of south Atlantic and Gulf coast states. Snow flurries also are expected in northern Rockies and plateaus with occasional rain along the Farific northwest coast. (AP Wirephoto Map) deeply on the subject in view of the change in the current cir cumstances nationally." Local Skies Schedule cf tha Tides for Today 1 4 Die In Attempted Robbery of Church p3 Sunset today 5:40 p.m.

Sunrise tomorrow 7:13 a.m. Moonset to Low a.m. a.m. 12:34 p.m. I morrow 12:49 a.m.

First quarter (Continued from Poge One) they said, and he faked death, falling to the floor and waiting today 2:55 p.m. a.m. High a.m. 7: a.m. 8 a.m.

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11:34 12:16 11:28 3:06 4:16 2:49 12:07 a.m. 3: 1:24 p.m. :34 p.m. The waxing Moon that appears to be leading the planet, Jupiter, a.m. 4: i :50 p.m.

:28 p.m. through the sky tonight will be totally eclipsed early next Mon 5:12 6:22 4:40 7:22 8:32 6:58 5:40 5:30 4:30 6:40 6:52 5:20 5:00 Boca Grande Bokeelia Bonita Beach Cape Coral Edison Bridge Everglades Ft. Myers Bch. Marco Naples Pine I. Bridge Punta Gorda Punta Rassa Sanibel a.m.

3 a.m. 12: 12: :15 p.m. :18 p.m. day morning and that eclipse will :05 p.m. :50 p.m.

be visible throughout North 11:18 1:07 1:46 a.m. a.m. a.m. :15 p.m. :00 p.m.

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:35 p.m. Weather Yesterday 11:48 a.m. Participating In the Building Fund Testimonial Temple Beth-El Dinner were (standing) left, Kenneth J. Schwartz, and Bernie Miller; (seated) left, Sam Posner and Rabbi Joseph Liberies. Funerals In Fort Myers Dec.

22, high 78, low 49. Relative humidity (per cent) 97 at 6 a.m., 68 at 1 By CHRIS KETRIDGE until he had a chance to duck out for help. He ran back to the church, asked the male parishioners to surround the rectory, and told the women and children to stay away. About 25 men ran around the big 3-story rectory. Deputy chiefs George Stewart and Albert Cavan told reporters later that when the men arrived they found Mercier dead and the would-be robbers had fled upstairs.

One was "talked down" by Detective Tom Flannigan "with some persuasion." Apparently he had tried to reach a third-floor fire escape, but by this time the rectory was surrounded. When police reached the second floor they found Miss Guidon's body. On the same floor, near the steps leading to the third floor, was the body of Binette, shot through the head. The two injured women were in their third floor apartment. Police did not fire a shot, said the deputy chiefs.

More than 400 attended a Tem- p.m. No rain. Temperatures elsewhere: MRS. DOLORES ASHLINE Mrs. Dolores Ann Ashline, 43, has given much of a spiritual nature.

Temple Beth-El is today largely the culmination of his efforts." Posner said, "Any efforts I have expended here were needed and I am happy to have had a 2219 Victoria died yester Albany, NY 30 18 Knoxville 38 20 Alpena 30 27 Little Rock 19 17 Amarillo 21 5 Los Angeles 70 47 There will be no trash or garbage pick up on Christmas Day in order that our men may spend the holiday with their families. Regularly scheduled pick ups will be made thereafter. We appreciate your cooperation and wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. Public Works Department City of Fort Myers MRS. MARY GLEASON Mrs.

Mary A. Gleason, 84, 2339 South died at her residence yesterday. She had lived here for the past 9 years. Survivors include sons, George T. Gleason, St Albans, W.

James L. Gleason, Syracuse, N. Asnevnie 42 Louisville 2 day. A waitress at the Bradford Hotel she moved here two years ago from Canistota, N.Y. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Harvey Funeral Home, Colonial Blvd.

part in them. It is wonderful to find that so many friends have honored on this occasion for Temple Beth-El. I am deeply Atlanta 39 25 Memphis 19 16 Atlantic Cty 36 17 Meridian 34 30 Baltimore 32 11 Miami Bch 74 59 Birminghm 41 26 Milwaukee 15 -6 Bismarck 17 -1 Minneapolis 4 -17 Boise 29 14 Mobile 55 38 Boston 30 18 Montgomry 53 37 Lawrence P. Gleason, Fort Myers, Robert Gleason, Neder- grateful and Butfalo ii 24 Montreal 14 Burlington 16 6 Nashville 30 16 Cp Hatteras 35 29 Nw Orleans 41 37 Introducing Schwartz, Connie Mack vice president of Gulf Charleston 44 I New York 36 Zl Charlotte 39 24 Norfolk 31 21 pie Beth-El building fund testimonial dinner at the Exhibition Hall at $25 per plate last night. event paid honors to Kenneth J.

Schwartz, vice president of Gulf American Land Corporation, and Sam Posner, owner of the Variety Stores, who received plaques of recognition. Both men are active in the affairs of Temple Beth-El. Llhe program opened with the Singing of "The Star Spangle Banner" by Vincent Cannemela, 'the invocation by Rabbi Joseph liberies of Temple Beth-El, and silent prayer to the memory the late President John F. Kennedy. Bernie Miller was master of ceremonies.

'Attorney George Allen of Fort Siyers introduced Posner saying fie is "a man who has given unselfishly to so many community a man who has given olJiimself in contributing to the jpconomy of the community. He American Land Corporation, said, "I have deemed it a great plea Chattnooga 38 23 Phildelphia 34 12 lands, Texas; daughters, Miss Catherine Gleason, Miss Margaret Gleason, Fort Myers; sister, Mrs. Margaret Green, Bridgeton, N. 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was a member of St.

Francis Xavier Catholic Church, ROBERT BROWN JR. Robert Franklin Brown infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Brown, 4533 Hunter Green Tice, died Saturday.

Surviving besides his parents are his maternal grandparents, Mr. Chicago 24 12 Phoenix 62 30 sure and honor to have known Cincinnati 22 9 Pittsburgh 23 Kenny and his family. To know Cleveland 24 9 Portland, 27 12 Columbus 20 -1 Richmond 36 12 Dallas 23 19 St. Louis 8 -5 Kenny Schwartz is to know why Denver 35 5 Salt Lake 32 he is such an outstanding citizen. Des Moines 1 -16 San Antonio 36 31 SUPERNOVA In 1054, Chinese astronomers recorded the appearance of a star so bright it shone by blazing for a few months, then disappearing.

This was what is1 In my book, Kenny Schwartz is the greatest and most capable Detroit 31 24 Francisco 58 47 Fresno 52 34 Savannah 49 34 Houston 35 30 Seattle 44 39 Indianaplis 20 -6 Tamoa 66 47 Catholic Daughters of America, Navy Mothers, St. Francis Guild. Rosary service will be at 8 p.m. today at the Engelhardt Funeral Home Chapel. The body and Mrs.

Claude Carr, Knoxville, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lela M. Brown, Knoxville, Tenn. Graveside funeral service has salesman I have ever met. I am Jacksnviile 48 36 Toronto 29 20 impressed by his loyalty to his Kansas Cty 14 -3 Washington 34 16 Key West 75 63 Wilmington 44 25 nature's rarest and most awesome fireworks a supernova.

family and friends. I am im will be shipped to Moundsville, pressed by the faith he had in A supernova is an exploding star Read the Classified Ads Today a Privilege to live In Southwest Florida. making Leonard Rosen's dream been set for tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in Fort Myers Cemetery with Rev. Charles McKnight, officiating.

Arrangements by the Harvey Funeral Home, Colonial that may erupt with the bright W. for the funeral service and Interment. Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. of a great community come true, ness of 100 million suns.

This plaque aptly states "For service to the people of Beth-El Blvd. and the Community in Schwartz said: "When I first WARD M. ROWE SR. MRS. ABBY TOWNSEND Mrs.

Abby R. Townsend, 2124 Illinois died yesterday. She had been a resident here 'came to Lee County I wonder- Ward M. Rowe 73, Stan ed how the people would take to ja minority group. I first met dard Trailer Village, North Fort for the past 30 years.

BARBER FURNITURE COMPANY ji The body will be sent to Cralle Myers, died Saturday. He had been a resident here for the past RUTH MESSMER-FLOMST 3366 Cleveland Ave. THE HOME OF "DEW FRESH" FLOWERS Phone WE 6-2 1 3 1 Funeral Home, Louisville, Sam Posner and he gave me the warmest kind of a reception which I have since enjoyed from many wonderful friends in this area. Our Temple shows the very finest kind of inter-faith, a eight years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.

Ada B. Rowe; sons, Ward M. Rowe Jacksonville, Paul D. Rowe, Moravia, N.Y.; sister, Mrs. Flora Mallory, North Fort Myers; three grand brand of friendliness that can't for service and interment.

Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home Is in charge of arrangements. WALTER J. BROOKS Funeral service for Walter J. Brooks will be Thursday at 2 p.m.

at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home. be duplicated. Our new Temple will be a shrine built by and for better inter-faith understanding. children; aunt and uncle of This pillow is just one of the many values you will find on our modern air conditioned store; containing over 17,000 square feet of floor space.

Everything In Furniture For Your Home1. Syracuse N.Y.; several nephews and nieces. He was a member morrow at 2 p.m. at Leo W. of the Methodist Church.

Never sew with thread that is stronger than the material upon which you are sewing. The thread will cut into the material causing seams to pull apart. Funeral service will be to- Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. John Few officiating. Pallbearers will be Larry Rehman, OPEN- Tonight 'til 8:30 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM Fred Harver, Bob Ricketts, Er HEARING NOTES HARRIET TOMLINSON NAPLES Harriett C.

Tomlin-son, 73, a native of Florida, died in Fort Lauderdale yesterday. Mrs. Tomlinson was a former resident of Naples and a charter member of the Naples Woman's Club. She is survived by her son, Dwight, Naples. The Rev.

David Lanier and Brother Robert Martin will conduct the funeral service tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Earl G. Hodges Funeral Chapel. nest Gooding, Bill Roose and Ray Bell. Honorary pallbearers will be H.

O. Knight, Roscoe Burch, Harold Pittman, Harry ilipllli ism itkViVj Woolcott, John Gerald and Leon Bailey. Interment will be in Me morial Gardens Cemetery. Harold A. Barnard DTOMETRIST METRIST 1ISIIP Interment will follow in Naples HARRY B.

PENDLETON Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Hodges chapel today from 7 to I Harry B. Pendleton, 74, a visi i A 9 p.m. tor from Gates City, died Saturday. He is survived by his wife iMrs.

Minnie K. Pendleton; one daughter, Mrs. Faye Porter, amazing value in all foam cushion with zipper 3 Way Cushion Fort Myers; brothers, Worley The goal of prescription fitting of hearing instruments is to supply an instrument with the greatest practical operating range that the particular ear can use. Hearing Service, 1087 N. Tamiami Trail, VY 5-2343.

Batteries and Service for all makes. B. Pendleton, Norton, Charlie C. Pendleton, Gates City, Cecil Pendleton, Mary- Five Persons Die In Auto Collision MORGAN CITY, La. (av-Five persons were killed in a collision on U.S.

Highway 90, four miles east of here, early yesterday. GARDEN CENTER On Colonial Boulevard FARM STORE Palm Bch. Blvd. at R.R. ville, Eldridge Pendle Killed in one car were Janet Special Only Costalano, 21, and Rosalyn Listi, 22, both of Morgan City, and the driver of the car, Jerry P.

Roundtree of Thibodaux. Fatally injured in the other ton, Vicksburg, Miss. sister, sister, Mrs. Hugh Nelms, Kings-port, three grandchildren Jimmy Porter, Patsy Porter and Sam Ray Porter of Fort jFort Myers; great grandson, James Franklin Porter, Fort Myers. lie was a member of the First Methodist Church of Gates City, Va.

Service was held yesterday afternoon at Leo W. Engelhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Louis II. Cross officiating. The body will be sent today to Gates City Funeral Home, Gates City, for interment.

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JACOB PORT CHARLOTTE Jacob B. Schulz, 83, a resident of 483 NE Hernando Port Charlotte, died yesterday evening. He lived in Port Charlotte for the past four months, coming NEW YORK V-Van Johnson, Kwft Chek Heitman St. TAKE to 5 Years To Pay the actor, plans to enter a hospital here Jan. 16 for surgery he described in an announcement 0 3 Ol.

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We do have a credit charge, but it is nominal 5' tionary." FURNITURE He said the operation at Me was a retired baker and a member of the Elks Club in Racine and the United Commercial CO. morial Hospital would remove HI Travelers of America Club. lymph nodes of the groin. He anticipates a recovery period of one month. Cleveland Ave.

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