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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 17

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 17

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Bou Raffles Off His TV Pratt Hits 'Myth' Of Lax Workers 1 BR00KLYN EAGLE WEP-SEPT-zxl a result ceivin favoraWe consideration Bishop Gibbons 85- BROOKIYH GI The "popular totalling $570 as were ac-'at Veterans Administration Albany, Sept. 16 (U.R) Bishop that civil service employes suggestions which To Help Child Cancer Victims inefficient was hit today by Dr. cepted and instituted for the central omce. r.omuna uioDons, of tne no- The stability of the hospital's' man Calllolic diocese in At personnel has resulted in bserVed his 85th birth- George O. Pratt, manager ofisaving of thousands of dollars.

The following Brooklynites have completed basic training the Fort Hamilton Veteransi addition, he declared.l ilarge nucleus of employes who huhop Gibbons, the oldest i with several of his friends, all of whom are struggling to pay for their lessons. Hospital, who cited the work of m(jre had received know their work bishop in the American hierar- his own staff in rebuttal. untaies ot appreciation ana, th.ir chy, spent most of his boyhood Since May, 1950, Dr. Pratt others had submitted own funr-tinn? thp hnsnititdays in Albany and attended They argeed to help Eugene raise the money for the chil said, 36 employes have received seven I public and parochial schools cash awards from the Govern-I suggestions which are now re-'manager said. 'here.

dren at Memorial when he told them about the Pavillion and what he had learned there first in 1946 and again last year when he underwent a second -V operation. When Eugene recovered from an operation for a tumor on his arm, he returned to Eastj New -York and to school. In appreciation for what he had done in the Pavillion, Mrs. Leon A. Radler, chairman of the Children's Division, arranged for him to have weekly singing lessons for one year that were paid out of a rehabilitation fund.

Plan Annual Show Last Winter, Eugene put on a "Christmas Cancer Show" at Thomas Jefferson High School, which added more than $1,000 to the coffers of the Children's Division. He explained that he couldn't go on receiving without giv The Children's Ward of the kMemorial Cancer Center wasl beneficiary of an unusual raffle held in East New York lust night. Eugene Soberman, 17, of 529 Williams raffled off la the Temple Auditorium four prizes he had won on a tele-' Vision program several months ago for the Children's Cancer Aid Society, which he founded last Winter. years ago, when Eugene was 11, he was a patient in the Children's Pavillion, and attracted the attention of the authorities because of his hehavior- toward all the children. had a special method of Quieting the crying babies and noisy toddlers by singing so loud that everyone stopped to listen.

Pleased by the success of the "Christmas Cancer Show," these youngsters have now for It Burl! m. Wa. Juoatot mally organized the Children's You get more enjoyment in this lessJiUingheeic at the Medical Replacement Cancer Aid society. 'In addition to last night's raffle, they plan to give one big variety show each year and turn the proceeds over to the Children's Division of the Center, Camp Pickett, Va. Pvts.

Sidney Harris, 1335 East ern Parkway, and William Jacoutot, 609 Central Ave. Letters to Korea will be wet Memorial Cancer Center for the benefit of the young ing in return. He thought of the Idea of the Cancer Show corned, gals, just as long as the guys in Yank uniforms are on NEWS IN BRIEF: duty. Write to Corp. Earl Fos ter, WPJ Co.

Headquarters 3d Battalion, 1st Marine. AROUND the BOROUGH Buddy's Praise Of Dead Marine Consoles Parents co FPO, San Francisco, Cal. Among those who rompli-tpd sBy CECIL JOHNSON basic training at the Medical 11 A Brooklyn family today -J w-Sia't I ft vf rrl. M. B.

Haunt Tit. MUTin WaollMa found consolation for the loss of their son in the Korean ar In letter from a Marine Corps buddy telling them: "He did not die In vain." Corp. John N. De Virgil lb "went down fighting gallantly, words of encouragement to his squad," according to the letter, received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

John J. DeVirgiiio, of 8012 13th Bensonhurst. The letter was. from the quad leader's platoon sergeant, 8Sgt. Louis G.

Cole, who wrote: "I hope this letter will ase the pain, somewhat and make you believe your son did Hot die in vain." 'pne of the Best' Corp. DeVirgiiio, the letter gaid, "was one of the best squad leaders I've ever met. He took Replacement Training Center, Camp Pickett, Va. are: Pvts. Mitchel R.

Hutson, River Road and Marvin Wooifson, 0111 99th Rcgo Park. First Governor of Ontario Honored With Statue Niagara -on -the -Lake, Ont. Sept. 16 (U.R) The first gover nor of Ontario and hi3 lady were honored here recently by NIW YORICfN. FAMOUS jyckerbocher erection of a 10-ton monument carved from limestone.

No matter what beer you buy what beer you try Knickerbocker has no equal! Extra light Frosty-dry less "filling," too! Finest beer you ever drank! It upon hl own shoulders to go! bout cheering the platoon tip, In time of low morale We' Vy Likenesses of John Graves Simcoe and Elizabeth Post- huma Gwillim Simcoe, as they appeared in 1792, were carved in the 12-foot high stone by Miss Wyn Wood, noted Ca nadian sculptress. were damn proud to serve with him." The Brooklyn corporal was killed in action on July 26. "His squad was In the forward trench lines when the enemy launched an attack on his position," Sgt. Cole wrote. The squad machine gnnner was wounded and the Brook The monument overlooks Navy Hall where Simcoe convened the first provincial as Isaac Albert, Johnny Gallon (in chair) and Rubin Eckstein sembly Sept.

17, 1792. The secret behind Knickerbocker's amazing growth is a simple one: Knickerbocker is brewed LIGHT by its own exclusive brewing process. The full flavor remains, the bulk is gone. So, sparkling-clear Knickerbocker is extra the new modern, low-calory beer that's far less "filling" than beers of the past Enjoy it today! Giant hontmr Sat lyn-boy "took the gun and In ceremonies marking the opening of the indoor canister wanned It against the of the Jewish Sanitarium and Hospital, nine-year-old ylaught of the enemy. A great; presented the first canister to Rubin Eckstein.

mi "ASPIRIN Af ITS BESr El out beforeenhe president of the Commercial State Bank and Trust Com- 1953, iuppeit rmcxtiiocrn uu tomrr ue, ucoi turrar, i r. 2007: nwn. fiirhfinir o-aiiantiv." pany on Pitkin Ave. Isaac ai-i Corp, DeVirgiiio was 22. Ileibert.

hospital president, at- Hi professional. If he worked in Chinese costume he could be Joined the Marines Jan. 2, 1951, tended the ceremony. billed as "Fu Ling Yu." POLIO SHOW The kids uiho live on Tioga Walk, Breezy Point, put on a show mi naa expeciea 10 De roiaiea home by Aug. 5.

He 1 attended Public School 201 St. Bernadette. Parish School and Alexander Hamilton High School. The DeVirgi-llos have a younger son, Victor, 14, and a daughter, Mary Ann, 17. MM HM in mm a id for the Polio Fund called "Va- cation Daze." Some of them have recovered from polio like Ann and Ronnie Mastaloni.

Hazel Brandenberg was the producer and others in the cast were: Mary Mastaloni, Jane Ryan, Carol Landi and George Clark Jr. Back stage helpers were Ann arg D'Anieri and Angela Salonione. Back Home and Broke Mrs. Harriet Pitt, 1022 E. 36th is back home after spending ten weeks in Europe.

She saw the bobbies of England, the gendarmes of France, the carabineers of Italy and the cops in' Holland, Belgium and Switzer-, land. She is back in time to! Hughes Council Installs I Archbishop John Hughes Council No. 481, Knights of Co-i lumbus, will have its installa- tion of officers tomorrow night. District Deputy Edward W. Hanbury of the 18th New York District and his staff will officiate.

Judge Carmine J. Marasco, Justice of Kings Count Court, will, present degree pins to 25-year members. ADVERTISEMENT First Aid to Sore Eyes Lavoptik help celebrate the 31st wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.

R. Schulberg, 1610 to little local eye troubles before they fat bl. Cm aoothlnc pleasant Lavoptik. 35 jmn uccm. Prompt rel.ef tor sore, innajned, Itching, burning eye or money tefunded.

Also soothes granulated eveltde. Fraiwd by thouaancU. Get Lavoptik to-4ar. (Rye-oup Included). At all druggists.

Avenue the betrothal of sister Babs, 2R0 Ocean and the sixth wedding anniversary "Vdvertisement of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Herman, 260 Ocean Tarkway. Mrs. Pitt is a school teacher.

'APPLES FOR THE PUPILS. It vsed to he the teacher who not. 'em but the kids in the English class of Matthew Epstein, 10S7 Union will get them now. He was on the radio "Wonderful City" program for a talk, and was presented with a bushel of apples to be dis KIDNEYS MUST REMOVE EXCESS WASTE ag-flnr backache, lost of pep and enenrr, Imdachea and diisinaaa may be due to alow down of kidney function. Doetora say good LocqI delivered price of the 1953 QUICKC SPECIAL 2-Door 6-Passenger Sedan Model 48D (illustrated) Oolionof ifoft cd focof toM, Wft oadntofol.

Prints nav vo'y sligH if odtOin.ro Ci (fuo to h-pprg cho'gei. pnc tubitcf fo without nofko. tributed in his class in New Utrecht High School. A plaque will also be hung in the school citing the teacher for his work. The Rev.

William M. Casey, rector of St. Vincent's Home kidney function is very Important to rood Baaith, Whan some everyday eonditton.auch a ttnsa and strain, causes this important function folks suflernas Sine backache-eel miserable. Minor blad erlrritations due to cold or wrons; diet may ausaattinffnpniffhtsorfrequentpassaKea. i Jon't neglect your kidneys if these conditions bother yon.

Try Doan's Pills a mild diuretie. Used successfully by millions for 50 years. It's amazing how many times Doan's give happy relief from these kidney tubes and fll-4ta flash out waste. Get Doan's Fills todayj Why just look and sigh and pass up so much reai automobile? Why when this big and beautiful new Buick Special delivers for the surprisingly low price shown here? Could be you're one of those folks who still don't believe that the price of a Buick really is just a few dollars more than that of the so-called "low-priced" cars. So here we show our car and price to prove it.

But beyond that what you get in this great Buick, for so small a step-up in what you pay, is plenty. Mora power. Fireball 8 power. The highest horsepower and compression ratio ever placed in a Buick Special. More room Real six-passenger room even by man-size measurement.

More comfort. The solid comfort of Buick's Million Dollar Ride with coil-spring cushioning on all jour wheels, wide-tread stability, torque-tube steadiness. More pleasure. The pleasure of high visibility, of luxurious fabrics and fittings, of superbly easy handling and the deep satisfaction of bossing a big and able and stunningly styled automobile that does you proud wherever you go. Why not drop in on us and see things for yourself? That way you'll also learn about the long list ot "extras" you get at no extra cost in this spirited new 1953 Buick Special things that most othei cars of similar price charge for as extras.

Can you make it this week? See 77i TV Football Come ol the Week every Saturday a General Motors Key Event for Boys, announces a retreat starting today and ending Friday. Sirs. Gertrude Flnderbanm, ADVERTISEMENT THE GREATEST onna irainer or theatrical en tertainer who delight hospital ized vets and men in camps How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly in Place Do Tour fin teth annoy and embarrass by silpprnc, dropping or vob-hunt vban jou aat. lauih or taUt Just rrryj OJ 1 1 HI If rU I took her tronpe to Mitchel Field. One of the stars was a Doctor Llgen, podiatrist, who Is a magician when not being ii iii til i LZJKZJU priMi a uiua FASTBETH on your Iitv Thla alkallns (non-aeid powder tao4d faUo Utth mora firmly and more IN 50 GREAT YEARS tomiortaoiy.

TtvTllir'Mu Acts to Take Over "piaw oaor- cdantura Droits). ot Coney Island Property FASTEETH today at any drug store. Loney isianciers who own property between the Board ADVERTISEMENT WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT BUICK WILL BUILD THEM walk and Surf Ave. from W. 29 to W.

32d Sts. are slated to ATLAS BUICK INC. 8625 18th Av. 4 Benson hnt Beet ten I McCARTHY-BERNHARDT BUICK. INC.

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raabea. Thla kaoHa aMdiaatiea ioaa tha work at MMina ohta oila. For fenff-hwttnt rMaf. cat Jtesinol Ointment at your drugf iaa WALTER'S BUICK, INC. 905 Lorim.r St.

(Greenpotnt Scotl.n) HERBERT J. CAPLAN, INC. 484 Broadway fWIUlamibarf Section) PEPPER fir POTTER. INC 125 Flatbush Art. Efnio (Dnt.wa larlt.n) McKEIVER BUICK, INC 6502 Fifth Av.

(Bar Rln Section) have their holdings taken over by the city through condemnation proceedings at a hearing before Justice Henry L. I'ghetta In Brooklyn Supreme Court Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. The site will be used for a low-cost housing project. BLACK BUICK, INC 1614 Bmkwick Ay, (Btahwfek Saetlta) MID-COUNTY BUICK, INC.

44 Empir Blvd. (FUtbush Sccttan).

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