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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09

000-man Red force north of the city
moves down from the mountains.
Air Force Hitting
Skies cleared late today and U. S.
Fighter and bomber planes flew 140
sorties in close support of Allied
ground troops in the Yongchon-
Kyongju area.
Groups of Reds were reported in
filtrating across the highway be-
tween Yongchon and Kyongju, but
a U. S. Eighth Army communique
said the highway and both towns
we're still under Allied control.
Reds Attempt Wedge
A Communist attack along the So
called bowling alley" paved high
way, eight miles northwest of Taegu,
was reported contained" The Reds
appeared to be trying to drive
wedge between the U. S. First Cav
airy Division and the South Koreans
on the Americans right flank.
On the northeast front, held by
South Koreans and elements OF the
U. S. oath Division, the Communists
forced a 1,OO0-yard withdrawal in
the Angang sector, southwest OF the
rubbed and fallen port Of Pohang
on the east coast.
Marines On Island
On the west coast, South Korean
Marines landed on an island at the
mouth of Haeju Bay, 10 miles south
of the Communist capital of Pyong-
yang and just below the 18th para
lell. This and previous landings
were aimed at cutting the Reds sea-
borne supply line to the south fronts.
Most of the air strikes were maze
at bridges and rail traffic, in the
continuing effort to deprive the
Reds of supplies and reinforcements-
But field dispatches reported the
| Communists still were getting plenty
| for sizeable build-ups Of Communist
strength.
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THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY
TRINITY, EPISCOPAL

Fourth and Gold Street
Rev. Samuel A. McPhetreS, Rector
The Very Rev. Charles E. Rice,
Dean Emeritus
Miss Marguerite Shaw, Organist
Mr.. David Dudley, Lay Reader
14th Sunday after Trinity.
800 a.m.-Holy Communion.
10000 a.m.-First fall session of
Church School for children of all
ages.
HOO a.m.-Morning Prayer and
Sermon.
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.-Special in
struction on the meaning of the
church, its life and program.
Wednesday, 800 p.m.-First fall
meeting of Trinity Women's Guild.
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FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST,
SCIENTIST

1000 a.m.-Sunday School. Pupils
under u years of age should be &C
.companied by parents, when enroll
ing. ~
Sunday services will be held at
HOO am. in the First Church OF
Christ. Scientist. Juneau. on Fifth
and Main Street and the subject
will be Substance
The public is cordially invited TO
attend these services and visit the
reading room.
! "Wednesday. p. m.-Testimonial
meeting.
Christian Science Reading Room
in church building. This room is
open Wednesday afternoon from
2:30 to O'Clock and after the Wed
nesday evening meeting
Golden Text: Malachi. Bring ye
all the titheS into the storehouse,
that there may be meat in mine
house, and prove me now herewith,
saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not
open you the windows of heaven,
and pour you out a blessing, that
there shall not be room enough to
receive it.
The following excerpts are taken
from the Lessons Sermon:
From the Bible: While we look
not at the things which are seen,
but at the things which are not
seen; for the things which are seen
are temporal; but the things which
are not seen are eternal.
From Science and Health with
Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Bak-
err Eddy: Substance is that Which
is eternal and incapable of discord
and decay. Truth, Life and Love
are substance, as the Scriptures use
this word in Hebrews: THE sub
stance of things hoped for, the evil
dence of things not seen" Spirit, the
synonym of Mind, Soul, or God, IS
the only real substance. page 1853
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LOST HIkER INJURED,
FINDS WAY BACK;
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Continued from Page ID

had set out.
According to Fire Chief A. Minard
Mill, the entire department ans
wered the signal, reporting to the
Fire Hall
While they were gathering, Po-
lice Chief Hulk, with two men from
the Heron, went up the Basin Road.
Crawford was found at 9:15 am,
about midway between the bridges.
Crawford wouldn't talk beyond
early this morning and set out
about 100 feet. 1t is believed that he
fell sometime last night, came to
saying he thought he had fallen
again. Crawford, who doesn't smoke,
had no matches.
Hulk said the cut over Crawford's
eye was deep, about to the bone.
This is the second season CraW-
ford has worked in Alaska as fish
cry biology aid, working on the
Heron in Icy Strait this year and
off Kodiak Island in 1919.
Police received a report early this
morning that someone was shout
ing for help, apparently across from
the Basin Road.
Mrs. Marlin B. F4ero OF Alb
Eighth Street had heard someone
call Help" about six times be-
tween 7 and 1880 am, the call
seeming to come from directly across
the ravine. Her husband went up
Basin Road to notify the police,
whom they had seen go there earlier.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN
CHURCH

Main and iEird Streets
In the heart CT the City for the
hearts of the City"
G. Herbert Hillerman, Pastor
Mrs. Eunice Nevins,
Junior Choir Director
Miss Dolores Mattila, Organist
GAS am.-Sunday School Rally
Day.
HOO am. The Worship Service:
Sermon by the Pastor, Gods Gifts
Received, Gods Gifts Recognized. J"
Wednesday, 800 p.m.-Senior choir
practice.
Thursday, 800 p.m.-Ladies AID
Meeting at the church with Miss
Ruth Royal and Mrs. Viola DICK
as hostesses.
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NORTHERN LIGHT
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Franklin at Fourth
Where Welcome and Worship Meet
Willis R. Booth, Minister
Mr.. William w. Reedy,
Choir Director
Miss Lois Laurence, Organist
GAS am. Sunday School.
1880 am. The Organ Prelude.
HOO am. The Divine Worship.
Sermon: THE Average Man" Mrs.
William W. Reedy will sing Mueller's
Christ OF the Upward Way"
4:30 p.m-The Junior Hi West
minister Fellowship will meet in the
church parlors. All boys and girls
in the 7th and 9th grades are inyit-
ed to join this group.
7:3O p,m.-The Senior Hi West
minister Fellowship will meet in the
Church parlors with Donald Mac
Kinnon as leader. All high school
boys and girls are invited to join
this group.
Thursday. The Choir will rehearse
at the Church at 730 pm.
Friday: The Martha Society VIII
meet in the church parlors at l:3O
pm.
The Session of the Church Will
meet at 7:30 pm. at the Manse.
Saturday: The Golden Jubilee Sill
yer Tea, celebrating the Fiftieth An
niversary of the Martina Society,
viii be held from 2:30 TO $50 pm.
next Saturday afternoon in the
Church parlors. The public is cor
daily invited to attend. A contin-
uing musical program will be held
throughout the afternoon.
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CONTROL OF
co N N les
NOW URGED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 - Up =
The Marine Corps League ended its
convention late yesterday by elect
ing as its new National Command
ant, Maurice Pagan of Philadelphia.
He succeeds Clay Nixon of Seattle.
The convention also went ON rec
ord as favoring immediate state
hood for Alaska and Hawaii. 1t
also approved legislation to outlaw
the Communist party.
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RECEPTION FOR new
PASTOR AT AUX BAY
CHAPEL BY LAKE

The public is cordially invited to
attend RECEPTION tomorrow after
noon from 8 to 5 o'clck at the
AUX Bay Chapel-by-the-Lake for
the Rev. and Mrs. Randolph Nc
Cluggage. Rev. McCluggage is the
new pastor of the church.
Rev. and Mrs. McCluggage and
their three children arrived Monday
evening from Haines on the Prince
ton-Hall after driving up the AL
aska Highway from Colorado.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
HANSEN TO OREGON U.

Richard Hansen, Glass of so
graduate of Juneau High School,
has left for Eugene, Ore, to enroll
in his freshman year at the Uni
versity of oregon. Hansen was
president of the high school student
body in his senior year and a men,
Der of the Crimson Bear basketball
team.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
REPUBLICAN RALLY

A Republican Rally will be held
in the Goth Century Theatre al
800 pm, Tuesday, September Il
The public is cordially invited
Good speeches by good takers
Music. Join the crusade to restore
good government in Alaska.
Republican Club for the Juneau,
Alaska Commissioners Precinct.
600-5t
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH

Corner West 9th and E Streets
"A church with an open door
'Whosover will, may come"
Walter A. Soboleff, Minister
Manse, 1908 10th & B
Sunday Services
GAS am. Bible School with
classes for age groups.
HOO a.m-Worship Service.
Sermon subject, Christian Muir
ture in the Home"
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THE SALVATION
ARMY

Willoughby Ave. ~
1t. N. B. Steinig
HOO am - Holiness Meeting.
z.30 p.m.-Praise meeting.
800 pm.-Sunday School.
7:30 pm. - Salvation meeting.
1870 pm. Tuesday. Women's
Home League.
7:30 p.m.-Tuesday, Bible Glass.
1880 pm.-Satur6ay musical serv-
ice.
The reading room in the Decker
building open each day from 9 am
until 10 pm. to the public for
reading and relaxation.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
PONY PARTY TODAY
AT SHERWOOD FARM

A number of young folks are en-
joying a pony party today at
the Sherwood Dairy Farm on Gla-
cier Highway. Rides on the Shet-
land ponies on the farm and a
bountiful picnic lunch are on the
program of entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Sherwood
are giving the pony party" par
ticularly for youngsters who helped
them with their pony ride event
in Juneau on the Fourth of July,
and at other times through the
past summer.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09

A Patterson performance high
lighted election activities of the 32nd
annual convention of The American
Legion of Georgia when the nomin-
alton of the successful department
commander candidate, John Brock,
ST., of Adairsville, Ga, was second
ed by his son, John Brock, Jr.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF
LATTER DAY SAINTS

(MORMONl1.' 5ifA
10th and E Street 80
F. Leroy Davis. President
Sunday Services
$50 a.m-Priesthood meeting.
1890 a.m.-Sunday School.
7::30 pm.-Sermon Service.
Wednesday, 800 pm. = Relief
Eociety.
Friday, 400 p.m.-Primary.
Everyone Welcomed
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
FIEsr BAPTIST CHURCH

Second and Main
Services are held in the
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Jimmie Bolton, Minister
Phone Blue 954
Mr.. Harold Cargin,
Sunday School Superintendent
Mrs. Margaret Brown, Pianist
1000 a.m.-Sunnay School.
HOO am. Divine Worship
Sermon by the Minister.
TOO pm-Training Union.
800 p.m.-Evening Worship.
Thursday, 7:30 pm. - Mid-weeR
Service.
300 pm Choir rehearsal.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
PARKING METER VIOLATIONS

Notice is hereby given that on
and after September 16, 1850, the
patrolman on duty will no longer
turn parking meter handles for car
owners. Whenever the Red flag
is up, it will be deemed parking
violation whether an additional
coin is in the meter or not and
the car owner will be subject to a
traffic ticket and fine.
Juneau Police Department
BY Authority of The City Council.
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Bethel tabernacle
(Assen7bly of Godl
Fourth and franklin Streets
DEL D r RAKER nnnf1e

REV n. e. bAhEh, P0St1
Sunday Services
1000 g. m.-Sunday School. Glass
es for all ages including an adult
Bible class.
HOO am.-Morning Worship.
800 p. m.-Evangelistic service.
1890 p.n.-Meeting in the Mis-
sion on South Franklin Street.
Tuesday, 8 pm.-Prayer meeting
and Bible study.
Friday, Dm-"Christ Ambassa-
DORIS" Young Peoples Special Serv-
ice.
Thursday and Saturday. 8 pm
Meeting in downtown Mission, on
South Franklin Street.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09

The gala, mammoth parade OF the
32nd annual National Convention
of The American Legion at Los An
geles, Calf, will take place on Tues
day, october 10, starting at 200
pm.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
CHAPEL-BY-THE- LAKE

Corner Glacier Highway and Fritz
Cove Road at AUX Lake
Rev. r. E. McCluggage.
Sunday Services:
GAS a.m.-Sunday School.
HOO a.m.-Sermon subject "All
For One and One For ALL"
AT to pm-Reception for new
minister and his family in chapel.
Public invited.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
TANANA CHILD DIES HERE

Carol Elizabeth Edwin, 81 years
old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
on Edwin of Tanana died yesterday
afternoon at ST. AIMS Hospital.
The body is at Carter Mortuary
pending word from the parents.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
Douglas Church
Services

Notices for this church column
must be received by The Empire
not later than o'clock Friday
afternoon to guarantee change OF
sermon topics, etc.
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ST. LUKE's EPISCOPAL CHURCH

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Douglas, Alaska
Rev. Samuel A. McPhetres, Vicar
Miss Margaret Pearce. Organist
14th Sunday after Trinity.
The congregation is invited to
worship at Holy Trinity Church,
Juneau, this Sunday.
Next service at st. Luke's Church
will be the last Sunday evening Of
September at 7:45 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
SEyENTH-DAY ADVENTIST


Corner Second and Main
John w. Griffin, Pastor
The services of this church are
held on Saturday, the Seventh Day
Of the week.
GAS am. = Sabbath School and
Bible Study Glass.
Miss Janice Butzback, Superin-
tendent.
Mrs. A. L. Zumwalt, Childrens
Division Leader.
HOO am. = Sabbath Worship
Hour, ard sermon.
Sunday, $3.50 am. - Voice OF
Prophecy" international broadcast
over Station KINY.
Wednesday, 7:30 pm.-Mid-weeS
prayer service.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
DOUGLAS BIBLE CHURCH
Of the

Alaska Evangelization Society
Donald Vertin, Pastor.
Sunday School 1890 am. at
Church.
Wednesday, 7:30 pm. - PRAYER
meeting at Mission Building.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
GIRL BORN TO BUCKNERs

A baby girl weighing 7 pounds
and ounce was born to Mrs. OAR
rell Buckner early this morning.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH

Opposite Federal and Territorial
Building
where Faith and Friend
ship Meet"
A. B. Morgan, Minister
Sunday School, GAS am. Glasses
for all ages.
Morning Worship, IL am, ser
mon, THE Supreme Offering"
Evening worship, 800 pm.
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TIC BOAT MEN HERE

Sidney D. Campbell and Axel Fish
of the Foss Launch and Tug Co., in
Seattle are registered at the Bar
anof Hotel.
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FROM CALIFORNIA

Roger Werts and Leroy Ragsdale
of Marysville, Calf, are staying
at the GaStineau Hotel.
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WYOMING MAN HERE

j. H. Mclaughlin of Casper, Wyo.,
is registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
WASHINGTON VISITORS

Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Roluria OF
Sumner, Wash, are guests at the
Baranof Hotel.
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JUNEAU CHURCH OF CHRIST

Glacier Highway in the Highlands
Boyd Field. Minister
Phone Red ITO
Church Phone Black 309
Sunday Morning Services
Eible classes for all ages at 10
WorShip-11 am.
Sunday Evening Services
Worship-8:00 pm.
Mid-Week Service
Thursday-8:00 pm.
You are invited to come and bring
your children to all these services.
Visitors are always welcome.
Christ is our creed and the Bible
our rule u faith.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD

FlhSl SnOhSk. UT OOD
Odd Fellow Hall, 209 Franklin ST.
Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Boyer, Pastors
Residence, 526 East Street
Phone: Green TAB.
GAS am.-Sunday School.
HOO a.m.-Morning Worship.
1890 pm. - Christian Brother
hood Hour" international broadcast
over KINY.
TOO p.m.-Youth Fellowship and
Adult Prayer Hour.
800 pm.-Preaching Service.
Wednesday, 300 p.m.-Bible study
at the parsonage, SIG East Street.
A friendly welcome to all.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Church of the Nativity Of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, Juneau
Fifth and Gold Streets st
Rev. Robert L. Whelan, ST..
Masses on Sunday: Z. $3.50. 10,
and 11:30 am.
Mass on weekdays at am.
Confessions Saturday. eve OF
holy days, eve of First Fridays, 4 to
5, 7:30 to 8 pm.
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BOB DE ARMAND HERE

Bob De Armand, Sitka newspaper
man is in Juneau for a few days. He
is staying at the Baranof Hotel.
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fhurth announcement

Notices for this church column
must be received by The Empire
not later than 4 o'clock Friday
afternoon to guarantee change of
sermon topics, etc.
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DOUGLAS COMMUNITY
METHODIST CHURCH

Services in the new Community
Church Building
Rev. j. P. Porter, Minister
1000 a.m-Sunday School.
HOO am. - Morning Worship
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FROM BERKELEY

D. Brakeman of Berkeley, Calf, is
registered at the Baranof Hotel.
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ON FRONTS
SpEEDED UP

Continued from Page One)
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-09-09

James R. Anderson of Fairbanks
is a guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
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SAINT ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC
CHURCH

Rev. James u. Conweli, 81.
Pastor
Sunday Mass at 9 am.
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Russian Orthodox Church
Of st. Nicholas

Fifth Street
Tonight Saturday TOO p. NJ
evening Service.
Sunday Service, 1000 a. m. High
Mass and Holy Communion.
Choir rehearsal every THURSDAY
1t 7:30 p. m.
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Willoughby Ave.
Evening star., 1950-06-18

"the department did everything in
it's power to bring about free elec-
tions and the establishment of an
independent democratic govern
ment. That this effort so far has
been unsuccessful is strictly at
tributable to the realities of the
situation which Senator Mccarthy
deliberately ignores. ."
Poland's nearness to Russia. the
department added, leaves it open
to "the political blackjack" of Red
divisions in and around the
country.
Soviet intransigence," the de-
partment said, "left the United
States Government only the alter
native of force which even Sena-
tor Mccarthy, under the circum-
stances, might hesitate to recon-
mend"
AS for China, the department
said:
"The United States Government
poured out billions of dollars fol
economic, fiscal and military as
sistance to the anti-Communist
forces. This effort was frustrated
by the fact that there ultimately
ceased to exist in China any politi-
cal entity with the organic integ-
rity and determination to combat
communism on a scale which
would make further support prac.
tical and effective"
Evening star., 1950-06-18
$4,000 Realty Suit
Dropped by Cey|on

The Government of Ceylon yes
terday dropped its District Court
suit to recover $4,000 allegedly de-
posted with a Washington real
estate firm for q building it once
planned to use as the Ceylon
Embassy.
In the suit filed several weeks
ago. emissaries Of the island ma
ton off the coast of India said
they handed over the money last
September as initial payment on
a $55,000 purchase price of 1853
Massachusetts, avenue NV, over
looking Rock Greek Park.
The agreement, it was added,
specified that the building be clear
of title and encumbrances. When
it was learned a month later that
the building was located partly on
United States park property, the
suit continued. the dealer, D. A.
Hanes Co., Inc. refused to return
the deposit, although the Cey-
lonese declared the sales agree
ment violated and ended.
Attorney Norman M. Littell de-
clined to say why it was decided
to drop the suit, but declared his
client reserves the right to renew
action within the next two years
Ceylon has obtained an embassy
building at 2148 Wyoming avenue
NV.
Evening star., 1950-06-18

Louisiana Territory was given
its own government in 1905.
Evening star., 1950-06-18
William R. Harr Dies;
Held Hiqh u. ). Posts

William R. Harr, 76. of 36
Primrose street, Chevy Chase, Md,
died last night in Emergency
Hospital after he was stricken
with a heart attack at the Cosmos
Club. Mr.. Harr, a native Wash
ingtonian, was Commissioner of
Veterans Affairs at District Court
until he retired in 1948. He served
as an assistant attorney general
in the Taft Administration.
Mr.. Harr served as secretary
of the Washington National Mon
ument Society from 1921 until he
resigned in February 1949 because
of i'll health.
In 1881 Mr.. Harr was appointed
Commissioner of Veterans At
fairs to assist District Court
judges in handling litigation in
volving claims filed by veterans
of World War I.
b Mr.. Harr was appointed an as
sistant to the Attorney General
in 1909 and served in that
capacity until 1918.
He is survived by his daughter,
Mrs. Thomas Hamilton Breeze of
New York and San Francisco.
Evening star., 1950-06-18
J. Harry Bryan, II, Dies;
Siaunion Businessman
bx iha As.nciniarl Pr.,.

STAUNTON, Va. June III
Harry Bryan, n, widely known
Staunton businessman and church
leader. died Unexpectedly at his
home here today.
A native of Augusta County
Mr.. Bryan was educated In Staun-
ton schools and at Dunsmore
Business College. He operated a
department store for many years
and more recently was engaged in
the real estate and insurance
business.
Surviving are his widow. Mrs
Allie E. Bryan; a son, J. Erman
Bryan Of Staunton: two sisters
Mrs. Charles r. Lewis Of Staun-
ton and Mrs. T. s. Zirkle of Char
lottesville, and two brothers, Will
liam S. Bryan of Staunton and
Edward M. Bryan of Washington.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Evening star., 1950-06-18
Pittsburgh Official,
Called in Free Work ;
Probe, Kills Self
By the Assoeiassd Press

PITTSBURGH, June II. Al
prominent figure in the city's free
work" probe shot himself to death
today, only q few hours before he
was to take the witness stand.
The victim, Robert Laun, SO,
kept labor and material records
at the Tunnel street shop Of the
Department Of Lands and Build
ings.
In this job, he was an aide to
Howard (Buck) Gross. boss of the
departments skilled laborers.
Gross has been accused of bene-
fitting by free use Of city labor
on city time.
The city council has been con-
Quoting a special hearing to inves-
tigate the charges.
Named As TabuIator.
Both Gross and Homer r.
Greene, director of the depart
ment, had named Laun respon-
sible for tabulating the material
used and hours worked at. the
shop.
Laun had been slated to explain
his records before the council
today. At $50 am, his wife,
Margaret heard q shot.
She rushed to the basement and
found her husband dead from a |
gunshot wound in the chest. Al
30-30 Winchester rife lay near
the body.
Mrs. Laun, mother Of four small
children, told police her husband
was desperate about testifying in
this probe"
Result of Damage Suit.
The investigation stems from a
damage suit filed against the city
by Mrs. Salvatore Diielsi in the
death Of her husband, a city
workman, who was killed in a
crash in Butler County. The suit
charged Mr.. Diielsi was enroute to
CROSS home to do private work
although he was on city time.
Her charges touched off the in
VeStigation, first undertaken by
the Law Department and later, at
Mayor David L. Lawrence's re-
quest, taken over by the council.
For five days, Gross and Council
President Thomas E. Kilgallen
have been accused of using city
labor to build and remodel their
county homes.