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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 24

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 24

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Bay side Man Kiiied J4 BROOKLYN EAGLE, MAY 10, 1953 John C. Craig, 85, Creator Of Pyrotechnical Displays Henry t. AhU, oJ, of 34-13 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, was Additional Obituaries Continued From Page 23 killed about fi a.m. today when The funeral of John C. Craig, generation of a family to de- Great Fire of London," "Erup-i A tion of Mount Vesuvius" and "The Fall of C.

W. VALENTINE, PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERS CLUB, KILLED his car went out of control, mounted a curb and crashed into the show window of a Corps. At various tlmei he worked with the Beloit Fire-works Company la Wisconsin and the Essex Specialty Company in Hackettstown, N. J. 85, Internationally known ere- vote itself to the fireworks in- ator of fireworks displays and dustry.

He came to this court-! consultant on pyrotechnics atitry in 1888. the New York World's Fair in Not only was he responsible W.J.Smith 65, One of his early pyrotechni Strauss store at Cjueens cal displavs at Manhattan Boulevard, Sunnyside. 1939, will be held tomorrow, for executing the fireworks dis- Beach was "The Battle of Ma A professional engineer since 1929, Mr. Valentine also was nilla Bay," depicting the vic Army Base Aide from the Meislohn Funeral'plays seen by millions of visi-Home, 1289 Forest Portjtors at the Lagoon of Nations Richmond, Staten Island. A sol-jand Fountain Lake on the tory of Admiral George Dewey sales representative in the in 1898.

Surviving art his wife, MrsL Grace E. Kirk Craig; a son, John C. two daughters, Mrs. Irene Pilson and Mrs. vAlice Martin; five sisters, a brother, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren A solemn requiem mass for Flushing Meadows, but for the fttntljers Day jSrmrmbrmtrcfl Mr.

Craig created the fire emn requiem mass will be offered in St. Theresa's R. C. works displays at the Chicago displays of fireworks at Manhattan Beach each Summer for 20 years. Church.

Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Clifford W. Valentine, 55, of lf6 82d president of the Brooklyn Engineers Club, was killed" yesterday in a head-on auto collision in front of Kier-nan's Inn, Route -Ifi, Xetcong, X. J.

Mr. Valentine was driving his wife, Althea, to their Summer home at Budd Lake, Xevv Jersey. Mrs. Valentine Is in critical condition at the Dover (N. World's Fair in 1893, the in auguration of President McKin William J.

Smith 65, an Inspector at the Brooklyn Army Base, will be offered at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Visitation R. C. BOWERS SUSAN. In memory le became associated with Mr.

Craig, who lived at 80 Bo- ley in 1897 and the St. Louis metropolitan area for the Automatic Switch Company. Later, he was associated with the Western Electric and West-inghouse corporations. In addition to heading the Engineers Club and being chairman of Emily Warren Roebling Memorial Committee, he was a member of the board of directors of the Kings Coun of our dear mother, who is gone but not not forgotten. the Pain firm In Brooklyn at an gert Dongan Hills, died BUY U.

S. BOND3 AND SAVINGS STAMPS Exposition in 1904. During World War I he man Church, Richards and Verona Thursday. He was born in Eng. early age and among the spec tacles he directed were "The land, and represented the fifth Streets.

ufactured flares for the Signal Loving HUSBAND, SONS and DAUGHTERS. BOYCE MARY. Pond remem The funeral will be held from the Joseph- Redmond brance of a beloved mother. Died Fulton St ot Hoyl. Brooklyn TRiangtt J-5700 General Hospital, suffering from chest injuries, fractures Open Mondays ta 9.

Funeral Parlors, 476 73d St, August 17, 1952. Daughter, MARION. ty Chapter of the Xew York State Society of Professional of the nose and right arm, lac Burial will be In Holy Cross erations of the forehead and Engineers. CLIFFORD MARY. Died May Cemetery.

-r utner proiessionai groups oij lgs Mr. Smith, born In Red Hook, shock. The driver of the other car, Robert Troctor, 24, of Mount Olive Township, X. Thr hv paw4 awes tint, ul in wnicn ne was a memner included the Association of Elec- died Thursday night of a heart Th one loved wm cauea away. God took her homo, it wm hi will.

with'tiical Construction Engineers, is in the same hospital But la our hearta vhe uvetn suit. DAUGHTER and SONS, the Architects and Engineers Square Club, and the Interna- forehead cuts. Mr. Valentine was born in BROOKLYN BAT SHORI lg ailment in his home, 44 Claw-Qn Grant City, Staten Island, whera he had resided since 1937. His wife.

Mrs. Kathryn Har- CL'RRY In loving remembrance on Mother's Day of my devoted mother. ROSE CURRY. Masses Mil offered. ESTHER, rigan Smith, died two years I ago.

Surviving are two tional Association of Electrical Inspectors. He was a member of Greenpoint Lodge 403, F. A. M. In addition to Mrs.

Valentine, survivors are a daughter, Mrs. R. G. McLaughlin of Wil-loughby, Ohio; a son, Clifford and a granddaughter. Brooklyn.

After graduation from Townsend Harris Hall High School, he attended Deni-son University until 1917 when he entered World War I. He resumed his studies in 1921 at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and was graduated as a civil engineer. DA VIES ANNA. In loving memory of Mom, who passed away William J. Jr.

and Marine Staff Trade in Set. Gerald F. Smith: a sister. your old flat sheets June 13, 1951. Mrs.

Helen Difberger, and two grandchildren, Allen G. and Christine Marie Smith. Mildred K. Bradshaw, 49, Once Prominent Dancer Tho midnight utant are ahlnlnf Upon your allent. ftrave.

Beneath It slwfle the on ws Iov And the one wa could not save. HUSBAND, DAUGHTERS and SONS. DAVID KATHERINE. Alwaya In our hearU, Mom. HARRIETTE and WALTER.

for new Pacific Contour Sheets Mrs. E. W. Potter, 71, Former Red Cross and Civic Worker Toronto, May 9 (U.R) Mildred Keats Bradshaw, 49, once a FIORENTINO CATHERINE Uiitnn wnnl nn-t Kto nAA i-if dlllf i ij.il miuiK icmcmuiaiivc ui vw Mrs. Elizabeth 1'ouer, ami onen leciurea 1 imother, who died June 8.

1949. prominent dancer in New York musical comedies, died yesterday after a long illness. and elsewhere on child wel of 253 Garfield Place died yes ELIZABETH, ELEANOR A ST" and GRANDCHILDREN. As Mildred Keats, she was fare and kindred subjects. In recent years Mrs.

Potter been active in the Old terday at her home. She was the widow of Henry R. Potter, former head of the exporting leading dancer in several Al FLOCKHART ALICE C. In Jolson productions and once re. First Rpformed Church.

7th memory of our dear mother, passed away March 1, 1952. and importing firm of H. placed Jeanette MacDonald in Ave. and Carroll and at her "Sunny Days." She gave up her Oon. but not forgotten.

The FLOCKHART FAMILY. theatrical career for marriage death was head of the Home Department there. She was a 20 years ago. member of the Brooklyn Bo tanic Garden and the Profes Mrs. Ludwell Denny, Wife sional Business Women's Club.

For many years she and her Of Scripps-Howard Editor GILMARTIN WINIFRED. Dear mother. Anniversary Mass Church ol the Nativity. SON and DAUGHTERS. GREENBAUM HERMINA.

Loving Mother's Day Remembrance. Died August 22, 1919. Son, SOL; Daughter-in-Law. JENNY, and GRANDCHILDREN. Totter Manhattan.

Mrs. Potter, born in Europe, was brought to this country by her parents as a child and had resided in Brooklyn since. A former resident of Flatlands, she was active for years in the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church and in local sivic organizations. During World War I she took a leading part in Red Cross activities in her community, and helped organize groups of children and others who aided in husband, who died in liMfi, had a Summer home in Amityville. Cambridge, England, May 9 (U.R) Mrs.

Ludwell Denny, wife Surviving are two sons, Hen ry W. and Alfred Potter: a daughter, Eleanor Potter, and two grandsons, Alfred and HICKS In memory of my be I allwed rs 4 I fr' I a. a 0re Snored I loved mother, ANNA MARIE. Died Richard Potter. of the foreign editor of the Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance, died here today.

Mrs. Denny, visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Robinson, was stricken by a heart attack and died shortly after reaching a hospital.

Denny was in Paris when she died. August 1, 1950. Mass offered for Funeral services will be held the work by knitting socks andiat 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Fair- Mother's Day. Daughter, MARY, other articles of apparel for ichilcl Chapel, 9ol Atlantic Ave the service men.

She became in- Burial will be in Green-Wood KELLY CATHERINE A. In terested in the Child Study I Cemetery. ZZZOW WITHOUT loving memory of my mother, and our grandma. ELIZABETH V. MORAN and FAMILY, MAHNKE ADELINE R.

Died January 3, 1951. In our hearts your memory linners. Always leader, fond and trite; There's not a day. dear mother, We do not think of you, CHARLIE, WILMA and EDDIE. AND YOU BUY CONTOURS AT OUR MAY WHITE SALE PRICES Woman Diet at 107; Called Oldest in England Worthing, England, May 9 (U.R) Emily Rooke, 107, believed to be the oldest woman in England, died Thursday, it was announced today.

Mrs. Elizabeth Lowe, 102, died today at Northampton. She could sew and read 'without spectacles almost until the end. TYPE 128 (Truth muslin) TWIN, Reg. 2.79.

MANZI ROSIN A. Mama, we all miss you today. Loving HUSBAND, CHILDREN Ret. V. Pat.

Oil. .2.29 .2.49 .2.79 3.092.59 3.29 2.79 3.693.19 2.99 and GRANDCHILDREN. DOUBLE, Reg. DOUBLE, Reg. DOUBLE, Reg.

.3.19 McNAMARA HELEN V. In ADHESIVE REMOVER Used by physicians, hospitals and in clinics of large industrial plants. TYPE 140 (extra-strong muslin TWIN, Reg. TYPE 180 (combed percale) LTWlN, Reg. Reg.

3.69 3.29. memory of a beloved wife and devoted mother. Happy Mother's Day 3 Jets Collide, Pilots Die Heaven, Darling. Chievres, Belgium, May 9 (U.R) Three Belgian air force pilots were killed today when their HERE'S WHAT YOU DO: Meteor Jets collided while fly ing in formation over the ANTISEPTIC NON-IRRITATING NON-INFLAMMABLE STRIP-EASE removes adhesive and plasters safely, quickly and painlessly. It dissolves and washes away foreign matter, reducing the danger of surface infection.

Chievres Air Base. We mlse your kind and wllline" hand, Your fond and esrneet care; Our home la dark without you, mother, We mua you everywhere. Husband, MICHAEL; Children, HELEN, TIM, JIM. mV'N SON ELIZABETH. Loving memory of mother.

In our home ahe la fondly remembered; Sweet memories cling to her name. Those who loved her In life sincerely StlU love her in death Just the same, Daughter, WEE WEE. Vital notices accepted 8 a.m. to GOTO 2 p.m. for publication the same day.

SHEETS as late as 10 p.m. Saturday night for publication Sunday. NOWLAN In memory of one of 1 Bring your old flat sheets American Cancer Society Booth in our third floor Domestics Department. 2. Trade in os many flat sheets as you wisheach old sheet is worth 50c toward the purchase of EACH PAIR of Pacific CONTOURS.

Only one certificate may be applied against purchase of each pair of' contour sheets, top or bottom types. 3. Your old flat sheets must be in reasonably good "oni piece" condition must be laundered, folded but need not be ironed. socisty A ceon God's masterpieces, our mother, 111 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER 0 1 4-oi. Bottle I m.

NOW-. sheet ear tients. Sheets neeo POLIO INSURANCE MARY J. NOWLAN, Died February 19, 1938. Her Loving CHILDREN and GRANDCHILDREN.

Nl'NN ANNIE. Died November 11, 1949. In sacred memory of God's masterpiece of mothers, my moy be s. up to k- own beloved mother whose stead At the LOW COST of $10 NOW. is your chance to furnish your beds with these Pacific wonder, contour sheets at big savings.

Find out how easy it is to make the neatest beds, 3-times faster sleep in smooth comfort. Fitted comers stay in place, can't pull out. All sanforized, keep their shape. STRIP-EASE it handled by leading distributors per family for 2 years PROTECT TOUR FAMILY Unfortunately, polio can strike anr home anytime PRODUCT Or: QUIN RESEARCH LABORATORIES, 65 BEACH N. T.

13, N. Y. especially at this time of year. Farm fast face, gentle devotion, unfaltering love have been the most beautiful influences in my life. Now the most priceless memories indelibly inscribed in my heart forever.

Lonesome Daughter, MICKEY. O'SHAUGHNESSY MARY. Happiness in Heaven on Mother's Day. Always in our hearts. SIS.

Bureau a more liberal polio policy your kow-cosi, common kmc answer to this Important family proration problem. PROTECTION INCREASED TO 9000 This new policy- pays xpene up to 15000 for each eaae pint If. nt next I THICK THIRS1Y CANNON TOWELS SAVE 100 WOOL BLANKETS IN RICH DARK COLORS tiOCn. Protects parents and every child under 18. Covers medical, nursine.

and PASTERN AfKTIW Twinff IN SOLIDS AND STRIPES hospital care, transportation and amnu Mother's Day Remembrance. Died I la" and iron Jung rental. Pro i m. i m-in vides for purchase of braces up to S100 12. 1930.

00. May WITH THIS NEW CANAL EARPHONE plus HvinK costs for member of family WHERE MaINISJ JTIIKtt staying witn patient away irom home. 3. Twin 62x84" Full 72x84" BATH sixe. Reg.

89c Children and Grandchildren. i ROPKE My beloved mother, ANNA A. Usually 8.99 ONLY only JJQ for a family only jor an individual 2 YEARS up to $9000 eac cn" 50 Guest tin, Reg. 59e Woih Cloth, Reg. 29c 19c 39c F'nlW (iuaranttrd Send check directly te I.

Keller. Acency MAKER'S CLOSEOUT You get 3 'A or 4 lbs. warm wool (30 new, 70 reprocessed). Long-wearing whipstitched edges no bindings to wear out. 4 rich colors: forest green, maroon, navy, grey.

Ideal for home, cottage, beach, camp, schools, hotels. Oh, for the tourh of a vanished hand. And the sound ol a voire Uiat la stilled. DAUGHTER. SCOTT LILLIAN, Died 24, 1953.

The flowers we place upon her (trave may wnher and dway. But ths lov lor her who aleepa beneath snail never lade away. Off Terry towels in fashion colors. Solids: lilac, radiant rose, blue star, sun gold, lightning pink, forest green. Stripes: rocket blue, limelight, sun gold, lightning pink, forest green.

Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance; Company No Ear Mold Fits Any Ear All Hearing Aids Near Natural Hearing Free Tryout Smallest Unit Made mi Fulton Street, Brooklyn 1. N. I DON'T PUT IT OFF ANOTHER ROSE3IARY joh mwE BILLY and GEORGIE." ''T I SIOCO for two years Premium DAY! i lor a Family Polio Policy. SAVE V2I PLUMP FOAM PILLOWS IN BATES' NYLON COVERS 500 for Two years' premium SCOTT LILLIAN. Died 24, 1953.

for an individual Polio Policy. MAKER'S CLOSEOUTl DE LUXE 60x80 COTTON TABLECLOTHS Come in for a FREE Demonstration! What would I iv to claip her hand. Hrr happy fa to w. Tf har her voic ind iwe her mlle, That meant ao much to me. Name Address Birth Dite Telephone- If perfect 10.99 2.99 Husband, SCOTT LILLIAN.

GEORGE. Died Febru- NOME OFFICE: COLUMBUS, OHIO Regularly 4.99 ary 24, 1953. prune koticf.s Sleep nil. dear A int, and take your rest; They miss ymi most who Imed you best. COMPLETE ROOF OVERHAULING BRONZE VENTURI METERS CONTRACT 422 SEALED BIDS will be received fcy NYLON COVERS ALONE sell for 2.69 so sleek, smooth, fast-drying, made with zippers.

Big, plump foam pillows so heavenly resilient just like sleeping on a cloud. Non-allergic. I Slight irregularities won't affect comfort or wear, White, rose or blue. 1 ELIZABETH, FRANK and CHILDREN I Urn Board of Water Supply at. its Discontinued patterns in choice of floral and modern prints.

All first quality in deluxe heavy cotton mummy cloth that wears and washes so well. Red, Gold, Blue. ices. 1 urtprnt oor. Wi Street.

New Yolk City, until 10:00 SHEVL1N SARAH. I A.M.. Eastern Standard Time, on I Tuesday, June 2. 1953. for Contract Dear mother in hpavn, I nant r.ilii,llilll,llllilllll!ll;iilll!lii 122.

for furnixhinir. tcstinir and de- SO 1 Irtve you and tmsa you dava come and ivpnntf two nch hv i2- nc h. one PER l.nnn so. ft, AlthoiiBli yoifra not 20-Inch by 12-Inch and one 16-inch by 12-inch bronze nozzle tvne Venturi Special Consists of: meters, instrument assemblies, bronze, castings, electric cahles and appurtenances for the Downsville re SAVE 1IPPERED, STURDY MUSLIN MATTRESS COVERS iiiinlijuiiiiliiiltiiiiiii iliiiiiniiiiii'iiiitllKltiniiliiilllitiHiliiilllv-iliiliintliniiliiii I SUMMER COTTON BLANKETS WITH I ACETATE SATIN BINDINGS lease water chamber and the Never- Mothn-'a Dav, You leli nifi swpot memonea of yaara that re nay. Loving Daughter, CATHERINE.

SMITH In loving memory ol HELEN. Died May 10, 1945. Oona, but not forgotten. Daughter, HELEN, and Granddaughter, DORIS. sink intake chamber of the Delaware system, all as set forth in the specifications.

Pamphlet contalninr Information for bidders, forms of bid and con 2.9 2.9 Usually 3.99 Reg. 3.99 tract, specifications, contract drawings, requirements as to surety, can be obtained in Room 1.116 at the above address, upon application in person or by mail, by depositing WRIGHT In fond and lovinK, the sum of 1,1.00 in cah or Its eouiva- 1. Flashing all vents, skylights, bulkheads where necessary. 2. Cutting and repairing all blisters and buckles.

3. Coating entire roof with genuine Genas-co asphalt. 4. Painting all skylights, vent pipes and scuppers. 5.

Coat gutters. 1 YEAR GUARANTEE. AAA Metal Works 180 9th Brooklyn, N. Y. STerling 8-6396 h'nt for each ampniet.

witnin au rial: days following (he award of contract or re led ion or bins, he full amount I SAVE $1 on each made of fine American cotton, soft and light as a butterfly wing. Just right for cool summer nights. Heavenly pastels with matching acetate satin bindings: i pink, blue, light green, yellow, red, char- I treuse, white, hunter green. Size 72x84. EXTRA-VALUE covers to protect your mattress from soil, moisture.

Sturdy, unbleached muslin, full cut to allow for shrinkage. Tailored with boxed sides, tape-reinforced seams, full-width zipper fasteners. Twin or full size for regular innerspring or Beautyrest. memory of our dear mother CLARA. Died February 21, 1950.

Clod tnoa hrr home: It waa hia will, But In our hea.ru ahe iiveth anil CHILDRBX of such deposit will be refunded for each pamphlet submitted as a hid and a refund of $4.00 will he made for each other pamphlet returned in acceptable condition. For further particulars, apply al the office A the ili, CKMRTKRY PLOTS Chief KiiKlnecr at the above address. IRVING V. A. HlllE, President; CEMETERY LOTS-Sacnfice, $60 Namm Loeser'j Domestic, Third Floor, Mail ond phone orders Mled on 3.01 br more exclusive of tox, I FITS B.

MrRAHEN. EDWAKU MAGUIBE, Commissioners. Board of per grave; Nassau Knolls, Port Water SUlPP BETTY COHEN. Act- NAMM LOESER'S PHONE BOARD OPEN SUNDAY 1 TO 5 P.M.; MONDAY AT 8 A.M. CALL TR.

5-570I Washington, L. I. Dfiwey 8-3620, ln Secretary. ep29-myl8 Inc. 1.

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