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The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 16

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THE WILKES-BAWIE RECOHD, TUESDAY, 3, KZ3 Crista NESCOPECK 5 TRUCKS VILLE Epworth League will hold business meeting on Tuesday renins-. NANTICOEE honor of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunold, who save left to establish their rl-denc In Buffalo. Miss Mary Fosko of Tompkins street and Frank Fosko of Wyoming, are in Pittsburgh for1 the week.

Mr. and Mrs. D. J. O'Malley of River Road, Port Blanohard, have returned after spending a week In Saturday.

Mr. Wasilewski won first prise for the best display of dahllaa second for the best bouquet of astern and Scaboklas -and third prize for gladkuls. STANLET CERENSKI BURIED A large attendance was present at th funeral of th lata Stanley -Cerenaki which was held tho family home, 1040 South Hanover PITTSTON WaX DEVAJTBY, MANAGER Room 808 Newroe Building, Second Floor Phone 4S3. Residence 9 Para Street Phone 1951 X. A CSOWatLt, MAWAorBReeldenoa Telephone g2a-B Offloe Boom Bb Building, Eat Mala Btreot Telephone W) rvaur viaramsiv innrninr gar.

i gregattoa and hive given' a "good o'clock. A high mass of requiem was celebrated in St Mary's church and interment was in the church cemetery. McCarthy funeral Th funra! of Miss Mary Carthy will-take Place from JOSEPH PELPRIORE BURIED Loving tribute was paid Joseph Delprlore at hi funeral, held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cannel Delprlore, West Oak street.

The esteem in which the young man was held in this community was shown by the many friends and relatives present, and also by the many borne of sister, Mrs. James Fisher, 1215 South Market street at -9 o'clock tomorrow, morning with a requiem high mass in St Francis Church at Interment will be in St FrancU'. Caroetery. Friend are kindly asktd to omit flowers, i DAVIS OBSEQTOES: y.i 1 Tv. 1 1 1 -T-.

laid in their final raatinar nlaca yesterday afternoon. Largely attend- a services were conauctea at tne residence, 180 West Green street, by Rev. H. R. TaxdaK arinal nt Hh George's Knlsconal Chureh.

and interment wa Tn- the Nanticoke Cemetery. 'L- MANAGERS TO MEET -As organisation maatlnr 'of aeRnnA Claa foot ball taama will ha hM In th evening News office, 80 Proa. ewsuvnt ox lacmisivee mis season. Alden Ace nine were easy winners over tha Ransom; Arrows Sunday afternoon whan thev. if talari tha Arrows by tha score of to BmTHDAY SURPRISE Charles ZInnick recently cri.

tertatnsd a number of friend in honor-of the forty-seventh birthday anniversary of her brother, Joseph Bohlnskl. Game and various social diversion constituted tne evening's entertainment. Lunoh was served to th following: Mr. and Mr. Ellke- wita Mr.

and Mra Charles ZInnick. MaretUa Ellkewits, CeUa Laseckl and Thomas Laseckl, all of West Nanti- U. MV a. wieavMr. and Mrs.

Harevicz and John Slssko, all ef Park; Mr. and Mrs. Ovarko and son. Alaa. of New Stanley Standare of Connecticut: Joseph BohinskL Jr, John Jurta, Edward Bohinski.

Charles Grusckiewics, John Szajnecki, Ray Bohinski, Harry nan, jfTanic BomnsKi, Maroia nau, Mis Anna Prawdxik, Miss Helen Bohinski, Mb. and Mrs. Bohinski and on, Alois. SUCCUMBS TO INJUBXES David Johns, aarad Of SS East Grand street, succumbed to injuries recsivra on August wnen eaugni vt a pre mature mast in tne mines of the Susauehanna Collieries Company. Death came -at 3:15 o'clock yesterday morning at Naatteoke State Hospital, Mr.

Johns was born in angiana out resided ner a gooa many years where he easily won the respect and esteem of hundreds of menas. Jrie 1 survivea oy a sister, Mn. Thomas Codd, of seat Ridge treet Funeral services will he held from th home of bis sister. Mrs. Thomas Codd, 28 East Rldg street Thurs- av anernoon at a eioex.

inter ment will bo in the Hanover Green vemttery, SCHOOLS REOPEN TO-MORROW The 1929-1930 term of the Nanti- coke publlo schools will commence to-morrow tnornlna. Children who will feach tha are of six years on or oerore Marcn 1, ivou, win oe aa- mltted at the beginning of the school year. Children who are entering upon tneir nrst scnooi year must present a birth carUficate and a cer wium iU 'VaiioauHa. a 1 1 PORT XimFPITW. AVOCA AND EXETER WIN IESTEBDAY Port Griffith ascended to the lead ership in the Suburban league by defeating Duryea in a Iugf est yesterday afternoon at May Park, Fort Griffith.

Mora 9-7. Five homo runt were made in the contest in add! tion to four double and tbraa triplet. Four of the five home rum ware garnered by Duryea. two coming; In the first Inning when Joe Beckon an and Orloakl connected with fast deliveries of Billy Davis, -Joe Hines, abort atop, and Orloakl, second baseman, lad the vUltor'e attack on Davia, the former getting three hit, Including two nomers, while Orloakl got a four base drive end a triple. Six of the nine hiU secured by Duryea were for extra case, totaling in an.

wine j-oy-ack started port's rally in the fifth Inning with a home run and this was followed by a triple by Paul Blrosak, sterling right fielder of the home club, which accounted for three runs Koloday, Dougher and Davis each had two blncles. as did Orloakl and Thompson. Gosser get credit for losing to game and uavia made it hi fourth victory in the second half. Score by Innings: Duryea 201 OHO 100 7 9 4 Port Griffith ...010 182 OOx 10 6 Batteries Davis and Dougher Gavlch. Gosser and Orenlch.

Um pire Mecadon. i Junction and Avocs battled in 'thrilling nine inning contest before large oivwn at uhw noma team losing out. py a kh Haddock, one of Avoca's outfielder, trot on first base in the seventh on a flultv hit that rolled few feet fnim home nlate. He stole second, third, and home for the winning run of the game. Arnold had three of Junction's five hits and Mike Feaney fat two of Avoca's quintet of bingles.

rankle Connors twirled for Junction and Ken Feeney was on the mmmd for Avocs. Both received rood support ana ata wen in retir. nr the opposing batsmen. Score by innings; Junction 100 000 0001 5 2 Avnra 100 000 10Cb-2 5 2 Batteries Connors 'and Rowan K. Feenev and Paul.

Umpire Pas coe. pect street, tni evening at 7:80. Tho purpose of thla meeting is to form a second class foot bal league and the various teams in ahls class arc asked to send rsprssentatlvss to thla meeting." i FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT The funeral of Vincent Kolodsief czak will be held from the family. vi'iwi va vhwm wa eev. iw high mass -will ba celebrated in tha Holy Trinity Church and Interment will be in the chureh cemetery, i morrow morning at 8:80.

A reaulem CLUB TO MEET A tneetlmr of tha Roosevelt Olec Club will be held thla. evening at 7:80 o'clock in their usual meeting, place. Every member is reouested to attend as business of importanc win do transacrea. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mr.

John McCloskv de sire to thank those who aided thm -i in their recent bereavement: also those who sent flowers and loaned the use of their CLUB TO MEET A meetine of the Brush and, Muff Club will be held at their usual maatlna nla-a thia af I NOTES AND PERSONAM Superintendent A. P. DlffendafetlAll saeaibera are urred to he -nrasant- imiiin nil i j.v.Mi. nfHMMv.wnen-cner eonoea JombK? local TTHiirt enid wa.err--W,-?XJ"7 3-aTTg wuicn coniinea 4iim to ni cea lor two week. Mr.

Bernaed orapiewsiti, of Dewey Park, is visiting her parents at Akron, Ohio. Newoort townsnin scnooi win open for the 1929-80 session to-day. town at Brothers new paiore a large crowd yesterday afternoon, score 4- Thorpe Ruda got his second home run of the seoond half when he slammed the ball Into deep right field in the sixth inning, scoring two runners ahead or mm. score oy in rxeter 001 001 0204 HwntoWn, 000 003 0008 A Wasoalta and 8 3 8 4 Chl- ampij Daley, Entire and Prosachlk. Umpire ueianey.

TEACHERS' INSTITUTE TODAY J. R- W. TempUn, superln- miss Aigo Aioscow, or ixmg isjana. la visiting her parents at Glen Lyon. The conditions of George Benko and Andrew Pextorls of Glen Lyon.

who recently featured in an auto-' mobile accident at Wilkes-Barre, art) much improved. r' When out driving stop at Boyer'a 8S Fellow St, Bresiau, for eiama ana crab. Mr. and Mra Ted Edwards andt Mra Mary Ellen Griffith attended the Jones-Pierce family reunion at Harvey's lake recently. tendent of Wet Pittstop Borougn schools, will preside, at the third annual Institute fot teachers of that town, which opens today and con-tinner tomorrow in the auditorium af the new high fchooU JtovV-sVH.

Cretser will open the Institute at 8:46 this morning with devotional services. Music will be furnished by an Instrumental trip composed of Ruth Donnelly, Ralph jonn Sergey, wno aas neen visiting relatives in Europe, will arrive lis Mrs. Howard Bower and rinne-Mor ot Berwick, recently visited Mr, and Mrs. Chadwlck J'ost BfJpb Pters, of Danville, recently 7 nr. ana Mrs, Mr.

and urn Earl MIHef, riTNut- iey, are vuiting ui former's parentg, Mr. and, Mrs, Lewi Mtuer. Mrs. Richards, of Plttsburs-ii. la ylslUng Mrs, Laon Mr.

and Mrs. Karl vra dA daughter, have returned home after spanning ten aays at oeean Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Warner have returned from a -visit with hia parents, Mr.

aneV Wag-Mr of Ml Marion' Plfar of Bear rlr recently visitea ner rrana earanta. Mr. and Mrs. Jerom Plfer. -'O John- Ptrsblnr.

Susie Panhlnr. Mrs. Elmer Boyer Marie' Boyer of Orwigsburg have been visiting Mr. and Mra John, Whit. E.

B. Ludwi of Riverside Is visiting hi daughter, Mrs. Keith nouiora. J. Mrs.

Harry Stout and Mrs. Josech Bouder have returned borne after visiting Mr, and Charles Stout at Rochester, x. Dr. and Robert L. and children spent several days as guests or ev.

ana nrn. w. vi. seen. ur.

Kins: is an instructor in the biologi cal department of the Vniyerstty of Pennsylvania ,1 -e Tae win 01 Mrs. came Kin-baugh. late of Nesoooeck, has been probated. She left a aetata valued at f.zw to nr son nosco or nesco- peck and her oaugnter sveiyn p. Kline of Benton.

The two children were named executor. Rev. and Mr. W. C.

Beck snent a a ay recently in ouaoury. Helen Hubert Myrtle Fultx. 'Alice Melss and H. W. Meiss attended the Berwick store Co.

picnlo at Columbia park recently. Mrs. John Leant If suffering with an injured leg received in an I ..1. il. back yard of hr bom Rev.

C. R. Botsford Ojf Cumber. land, Is visiting his son Keith Botsford and wife. Mr.

and Mrs. William Hooper have moved from East Fourth street to Broad street T. K. Kaiser of WUkes-Barre was a caller in town reoently, Willinr Workers Sunday sohool class of Methodist chureh met reoently at the home of the Miss Myrtle Fults to discuss plans for the annual class picnic Mr. and Mrs.

John Zlmmers re cently visited Mr. and Mrs, Jesse The weal schools. wlltTonen. mornlnnr. Mny hfgU ionooT im will enroll from Hollenbaok, Conyng-ham, Black Creek, Mifflin, Salem and Nescopeck townships.

The new teachers are Miss Theresa Barter, who will teach commercial subjects. and Howard D. Miller of Summit Hill, graduate of Muhlenburg collage. Mr. Miller will teach English and history and will act a athletic coach.

Reba Shawer of Hazleton is visit ing her sister Mrs. Norman Hill. Miss Alice Meiss has returned to Bangor, Pa. to resume har duties as teacher after spending the summer witn ner parents, t. ana Mr.

H. W. Mel. Mrs. Gabriel and daughter of New Jersey ar visiting trie former's mother, Mrs, Delia Miller.

A card party was- held recently for Miss Jessie Ludwlg at her bom. Refreshment ware served to th following: Alice Melss, Lorraine Mel, Alice Hetler, Jennie Berth, Helen Grace Ludwlg, Ruth Liuawig ana Jessie tuawjg. Ralpn ShUman. Grace Ludwltr. Ruth Ludwlr and Jessie Ludwlg uiotorea to saere on naay, SHICKSHINNY Mr.

and Mrs. G. B. Orumn were In Scranton Saturday to witness the American Legion parade. Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Post and children of Kingston, spent Sunday wiu tne lormer parents, ear. and Mrs. a S. Post Miss Arvonia Humphreys, of Scranton, visited friends In town over the weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. Clavton Boone and Children spent Sunday and Labor Coatesville. Mr. and Mrs.

James Kline of Endicott, N. spent Sunday and Labor Day with Mr. Kline's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kline.

Miss Ruth Cortrlrht left Tuaadav 1 or Hcmpsteaa, Jng uiana, to resume her position sas teacher in the Junior High School. Frank Kerstetter and Charles Ros-ser spent the week-end and Labor Day at Ocean City with their wives. who are enjoying a two weeks', vaca tion mere. Miss Dorothy Post and Sara John and Myron Brism returned home Saturday evening from a three weeks' vacation spent with relatives In Muncey Valley Miss France Bhlpman returned to Catawissa Monday "to re sume her position ju muslo supervisor in the public school there. Miss Sara Reiver, of- Haxrisburjr.

visited Mrs. Helen' Cortrlght Sun- oay ana jasor way, en route to Sayre, where sh 1 a teacher in the nign school. Miss Winifred Baird -spent the week-end at her- bom at Harvey's Lake. 1 Mr. Clinton Raun and daurhters.

Jean and Catherine, of Allentown, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. unns conraa, retumea name sun-day. 1- Mrs. Bamuei Landis and daughter Jane, who have spent the summer witn ner brother, pr.

w. iTessier. rtturned to their borne In Philadelphia Sunday. Dr. Tressler accom panied them home to spend Labor Day.

Stanley Cfcapln returned to Man-llus. N. Sunday after a two weeks' vacation with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Cbapln.

Mr. and Mr. Edwardo Llereno.of Rio de Janeiro, who are summering at Kingston spent Sunday and Labor witn mra. 11 are no a Drouier. jinnur aaer and family or.

aiu- more, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barger, of Bloomsburg, visited her mother Mrs. Minnie Cortrlght Sunday evening.

Mrs. Arthur Jones and daughter Manone. visited relative in scran ton the past few day. Mrs. Joseph Hughes visit tela- HUDSON1' Mr.

and Mrs. John Grady and 'son James have returned from Newark, N. where they spent tha holiday with relatives. f-, Th losai sthools wOl; reopen to- A number of local people attended iia iwem 01 james aacwoany bh Plains All local Hudson Coal Co. collieries will resume operations today.

i Bert and Fred 8blffr of Nw York City spent the week end with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. O. Hilburt of Skid more street have 'returned from motor trip to Buffalo and Canada.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Conner visited relatives In Northumberland on Sunday, to in Toby Creek lodge will meet on Tuesday, evening to 'Odd Fellow Hall. The local schools will open on Tuesday morning, There will he a straight session the first day. The Home and Foreign Missionary societies will meet at the home of Mrs- Charles Morris on Wedne.

Two division ef the Men's Bible elass of M. K. church will atPi8e' gam of pall thl afternoon field. -r aprrTAl. TODAT Fresh from the term.

Canning com and tomatoes. woowert Market, -non Sunday school board of M. E. chureh will meet on Friday evening at the home of C. Lewi on Orchard street.

Anna anT Elisabeth Poran and Mrs. Donald? Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs, Archie Woolbert and ions Kenneth, Nelson and Willard, are spending a few day at Niacin sau. Mr and Mrs. Samuel Lawson and daughter and Mr, and Mr.

Thomas Knorr and son are visiting at Wat- kins Glen. Philip Reynolds, pilot of the airport, flew to Soranton on Saturday where he performed stunt during the Legion parade. Robert Bulford wa a passenger la a plane which flew over the village on Saturday. Rev. and Mf.

O. C. Walters and daughter of Philadelphia "visited local friends on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.

Abel Evans and children of Plymouth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur RelmiUer af Trueksvllle Gardens, Mr. and Mrs. C.

R. Van Horn of Wilkes-Barre. the weekend with their daughter, Mrs. Steelman. Miss Leona Smith of Dallas, spent Sunday with Miss Mabel Maloney.

Mrs. Hiiien Moyie euDmmea to a tonsil operation at Dr. Rumbaugh's Hospital on Thursday. Mrs. WHHs Pledge or Baltimore, visited M(s Matilda Roushey recently.

Mariorle and Dorothy Tolley, ef Binghamton, pave been visiting; Mr. and Mrs. George Reynolds. Arlene Hoover spent a wee re cently with Mr. and Mrs.

Peter Roushey. Mis Helen Keynoids na returned home from Buffalo. Mrs. John Drake submitted to an operation Jn General Hospital recently. Mra.

Anal Ans-rave. of Waterburv. 1 vtolting her brother, G. W. Reynold, of Mt.

ureenwooa. Mr. and Mrs. George Welnt and daughter, Marian, of Meeker, spent Sundays witlr-Mr. and Mr.

Lewi U.Wrth. 'Ck-aSsMa U) Itotj hej son, iinuniUp niuiuurgu. A. WlMahoney and sons, Efugene snd Wilson, spent the weekend at Morwicx, N. x.

Blanche Atherhold has returned home from a six weeks' vacation at Rnritmitt. N. Y. Born, to Mr. and Mr.

Erhman Reynold of Pittsburgh, August 81, a son. Rev. and Mrs. A. J.

Chapman and daughter, Lois, have returned home alter spenamg vneir vacation i aa dleotL N. Y. A speolal meeting of Trueksvllle Improvement Association win do nia Friday evening in tne nreman nau, gverybooy inviteq. TUNKHANNOCK Marlon D. Betts, a veteran of the Civil War.

who served In the Both Pennsylvania, Is visiting friends In thl vloinlty. Mr. Betts, who is a native of the Nicholson region, is In his 86th year, and is still naie and haa.rtv. Abraham Wintamute, who is making his home with bis son at Franklin Forks, near Montrose, is spending a week with friends in town. Gen.

Jacob Coxey and party, who were to give a -lecture here on Fri day, aid not snow up, ana proDaoiy took another route. The walls of the new building which is being erected on the site of the old opera bouse on South Bridge street are going up rapidly. The building will be oooupled when com petes ty tne conraa Motor co. Miss Marian Decker of New Al bany, who has been visiting friends here, returned to her home on Satur day. She win teacn scnooi in new Jersev this winter.

A number of people from this town witnessed the parade of the American I4gion at ocranton on Saturday afternoon. The old buildlnr at Brldxe and Chureh streets, used as an oil station bv the Maloney Oil Co. for years has been removed. ASHLEY NOTES AITD PERSONALS The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet In the chapel on Wednesday eve ning. Mlaaaa Uarv.

Grace and Ann Claire Donovan have returned home after spending some time In Atlan tic vity. Labor Day Was quietly observed here yesterday. Many young people enjoyed -outings on the mountains, and the presented, a deserted appearance, as there wa a general axodue to nearoy resorts. Rev. Robert Graham, pastor of the Presbyterian church, with his family has been spending the past month at Nynek, Y.

They will be borne this week. The Dr. James residence' on North Main street, which was recently purchased by Mortician Homer Graham, has been extensively improved with and without, ana present a Handsome appearance. Mr. Graham and his family expect to soon occupy it COURTDALE tr- mVllllsasw sawtJ JHL4 savaas) see vt aaaass vi ecu cuiu son have ibeen spending their -vaca tion at ocean city and Canada.

Mr. Dare- will resume hi teaching tomorrow. The young married folk Sunday school elass a farewell party for Mrs. William Schade at her noma on Saturday evening. The class presented Mrs.

Schade with a picture. She expects to move to Niagara Falls. Those present: Mrs. Earl winiam eeraneiser, ars. Tea Wil liams, Mrs.

Howard Phillips, Mrs. Lennord Lamoreaux, Mrs, Thomas Bailey, Mrsv Smith, Mrs. Bruoe Andres, Mrs. Alii Williams, Charles Carpenter, Mrs. Wil liam Russell, Mrs.

Arthur Jones, and Mrs. William scnaae. Mrs. Rutn Kvans Chaperoned a crowd of neonle at a house nartv Harvey's Lake over the week-end. Those who attended were: Mr.

and Mrs. Davis Willis and daughters, Bessie and Dorothy; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Btaley and children. Edna.

Hildreth. Louise and Kenneth. Mary nvui ano nrucminaa. Attff. JTUUUra AureMK BUS VOLS, Mrs.

R. A. Johnstone and Mrs. F. Cole, of New York City, spent a day recently with Mrs.

Charles Button, or i-arsons. -Mrs. Rowlands and Mrs. Harrison. Trueksvllle, were guest of Mrs.

Calrl last Week. James Dodsott bag returned borne from a two weeks' visit with rela tives at Shlckshlnny and Sweet Valley I a Atlantic uuy. The Kiwanl dental clinic In Pitts ton Hospital will not epen to-day. The Missionary Clclt of Ebeneser Baptist onurcn win men unursaay evening at the home of Mrs. Ellis, 44 Nafus street.

Mrs. Alex Morton will 4e leader. The Christian Endeavor society of First congregations Lagrange will meet thl evening. WEST PITTSTON NOTES William B. Evans of Philadelphia avenue baa left to assums charge of a drive to raise funds for a catnoiio eollear in Hollywood.

There will be an Important meeting of John D. Stark Post, American Legion, this evening at o'clock. Mr. and Mr. Thorn Skipper of Cleveland haV returned home after spending the week-end with local relatives.

The borough council will meet thl evening at 8 o'clock in Town Hal). John Boyland, president of DUtrlct 1, U. M. W. of A will the speaker at the meeting of Kiwanl club this evening in D.

A. R. hall. Robert Fox, sustained a fracture of the left ler when struck by a truck driven by Fred Chlavaecl. The boy was riding a bicyeie wnn in jured.

Dr. and Mrs. George of Reading are here visiting tlH tatter' parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.

Floyd Hunter. Tervl Searfoss and Jack Forteoua have returned from a motor trip to Cleveland and Cincinnati, Complimentary to Mr. ana Mrs. Walter Reed of Washington street, who observed their 8th wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mr.

Roy Speece entertained at their home on North treat on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. oeorge zwoer anox children, Mr. ana Mrs.

a. aari and children of Philadelphia, are guest of Mrs, Isabel Lorah. Miss Ada Dickinson of Harriaburg, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Drury.

Miss Bessie BowKley accompanied her brother, Edgar, and members of his family, to Philadelphia where she will spend some time. Hr. and Mrs. uavia juanicis ana family of Parke street motored to Ocean Orove over the wknd and holiday. WYAtUSING rompanxea ay Mra.

maison ana unnamed by Mrs. Matson and twin daughters. June and Jean. Frelda and Beatrice Hornet and Mr. Llda gave a surprise ehower for Mlp Arlen Stalford on Saturday.

The local schools opened on Mon-ilav with a laree enrollment. Miss Mary Dodge has returned to Harriaburg after spending the summer with her parent, Mr. and Mra Bruce Dodge. Paul E. Xewl ha arrived from Johnstown to join hi family and visit hi parents, non.

ana Mra w. Lewis. Miss Anna Turrell of Wilkes-Barre and Mrs. George Howarth of New York City have Been visiwng jar. and Mrs.

oeonre TurreiL Mr. and Mr. Harold Shop and Mr. and Mrs. Carson Jon of Mount Union were recent guest of Mr.

and Mrs. R. O. O. Jones.

Mrs. A. E. Stevens has returned home from Elmlra, N. Y- after vts- itinr her sister Mrs.

S. L. Wlllson. Mr. and Mrs.

Earl Senseman have moved to the house on Becona street owned by Mr. Franc Brown. oeorge omitn is on a ousinsaa trip to Erie. Rev. W.

H. Russell ha returned to Hazleton after spending a month at the Palmer nome. Mr. and Mrs. Paul ffl, Lewis mo tored to Philadelphia to spend a few days.

Mrs. N. H. Allis. Mr.

and Mrs. W. E. Lacey, Rev. and Mrs.

W.H Russell, Mrs. N. HjJEckman, Mr. T.nther Keuch anofdauRhter toured the new turnpike from Tunkhannoek in Montrose recently. Omar Burress of -New zone city Is spending two weeks with his par ents, Mr.

ana xars. a. a. surges. Rev.

Homer C. Snltchner of Camp 1U preached In Presbyterian church on Sunday. Mrs. Paul M. AUI ha returned home from a short stay In Lewis-town.

George Clarke and Miss Alice Clarke of Wilkes-Barre are guests at the home of Mr. and Mr. George Turrell. Mr. M.

8. Klntner wa hostess recently to a delightful luncheon at Hotel Wyaluslng. Covers were laid for thirty-six. After to luncheon tables were set for bridge. First prise went to Mrs.

J. B. Lewis; second to Mrs. Paul E. Lewis and consolation to Mrs.

J. Taylor, Jr. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. W. 8.

Lafferty of Camptown; Mrs. Paul Lewis of Johnstown; Mrs. Murray Palmer of Binghamton and Mrs. J. MacHaines of Wilkes-Barre.

WYOMING The Wyominsr Woman's club will begin the fall season -with a lunch eon meeting on Thursday or this week at the wyo. Inn. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend. Luncheon will be served 1:15 d. m.

xnere win be a regular meeting oi tne Ladies' Aid society or M. church held at the church this even- ins: at 7:30. The Tounr women's Booiai club win eet at tne institute tms evening. Miss Mary Trunee of Sixth street and" William J. Knapp of Duryea were married at St, Joseph church on Sunday by JRv.

atner ixwie- niecki. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis are visiting friends at Maryland and Mr, Davis' father and mother will ac-com tan them home. Roy stauxier- ana ueorge Moore motored to Anthens on Sunday.

Mrs. Stauffer and children returned home with them after spending the week with friends there. Miss Jean Reynolds was admitted Wyoming Valley Homeopathic hospital on Friday where she submitted to an operation xor appsnaicitis. hot condition is good- Mr. and Mrs.

cnaries Honeywell and sons, Donald and Clinton of WUkes-Barre, and Un and Mrs. C. G. Honeywell Of Luzerne spent Labor day at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

T. Aston. Charles and Water Rapson, who are working at Newark, N. spent the weak-end at their home. enecial meeting of the Chris tian Endeavor society of Presbyterian chureh will be held on Wednes day evening at 7:80 in the.

Institute. All members are asked to be present plans for the fall and winter work will be made. DURYEA House For Bale Six rooms and batb. improvements, garace. Isree plot of round, desirable location, real bargain, )wnr must leave town.

3t0 Main St. Duryea. fa. in at R. ef i ALBJTJf FIELD DAY While the oeonle of other 00m- muntUes enjoyed themselves at near- py amusement paras zor tne noil, day.

Aldsa residents witnused and enjoyed tb field day exercises con auotea py tne Aiaen riaygrouna as-oclaUon-, Larg crowd -attended each event, In the opening event at vjeu tn niarnsa roea ot tne Aiaen Tennis Club eliminated th -single meii witk Roy Swanberry and Daniel Holloway bringing the bacon to the benedicts. At 10:80 the Alden Start defeated th Honey Poi Eagles in a base ball game by tha seers of it to- lu wnen Manaser wamoy. pinch hitting, to score, two runners and olnoh tha victory. At the Sharps street team, with Jacob Tennesen and Xdward Eck-rote dropping In points time after tlm, experienced little trouble elimi nating tne Mine ana nneaiown teams. At 1:80 a parade was held from the play centre to -the ball grounds beaded by tb Newport police.

In line were also members of the Alden Tennis club, officials ot tne nsia cay aaa tn cniiaren participants ox too piaygrouna. Upon the arrival the young boys and iris unaer tn supervision or wit- am waiters ana aaary wutiama rendered the Grand March, mass drill, highland flings, military drills and the Sailor' Horn Pipe dream to th fancy of the large gathering. Winners -of track events follows; 0-yard dash for girl, 14 to 17, Mary Williams, Dorothy Tsnnen. M-ysrd dash for boy. to 10.

Leonard Wintergrass, Edward Davis. 15-yard dash for girls. to 10, Vic toria uisnaisxi, vopoia nuonsa. B0-yard dash -for man over 40, Jam Jeffries. Edward Eckrote.

Bully prise. Cal Sbellhamer. o-yara aasn zor ooys to rtoo-ert Jeffries, Thomas Mllllngton. S5-yard dash for girls 8 to 0, Hazel Jeffries, saiaabeth Davis. Potato race for married 'women, Mra Hobart Davis, Mrs.

John Win tergrass. i Relay, xor giria n- to 10, oopwa Wintergrass, Mary Tennesen. Ball throwing contest for girls, Sophia Wintergrass, Mary Tennesen. Running broad Jump lor boys to 14, BQJ Davis, Thomas Mllltng- ton. Running broad lump for boys oarer 15, Steve Balutanskl, Maarice Hughes.

I Hlgh'-Jump for boys 13 to US John Erkrote, Paul Hermanaen. High jump for boys over 15, Michael Sweeney, David Coslett. 100-yard daah, -Edward Davidson, time 10 V4 seconds. Relay race Alden Tennis Club, Polander HHL 7 The starters werei Nicholas Ru-dowikl, Joseph Ruabln, and Daniel Brlslln. Timer, Edward Buda.

Judge, Georxe Brady. Daniel Holloway and Louis Zeck, James Jeffries was chair man of the committee; Aren Turner, eecretary and Roy Swanberry, treasurer. In the evening boxing bouts were held In which several local boys displayed their talents. The bouts were followed by a block dance with Terkowskl's band furnishing the music. ANDERSON-DAVIS Miss Ruth Davis, dauchter of Mr.

and Mrs. Benjamin Davis, of 135 Loomls street became the bride of Walter Anderson of East Noble street Saturday evening. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, whlclrwas at tractively decorated, oy nev. o. u.

Gourhnour, pastor of Bethel Con gregational church. Mies Anna Patterson and Ernest Pleraon attended tha vounr eouol while Mis Emily Wiltshire of Wilkes-Barre played the weddifig march. Aue Dnav wu cuaiuiiiiK Ivorv satin arswn and carried a bou Suet of bridal roses showered with ilea of the valley. Mis Patterson was attired in an orchid georgette gown witn matcning nat ana snoea ana carriea a oouquat 01 iiuwiuii roses. A retention was held after which the nawlyweds left on a trip through the Western State, and upon their return will reside at Loomis street.

CORN AND WIENER BOAST Mra Marv Bosimskt recently en tertained a number of young people at her summer home. Lake Silk- worth, at a corn and wiener roast The evening was pleasantly a pent In runai nuaia ana Dim now ime. Preeent were: NelUe Koalar- kl. Eleanor uoximsxi, Korma voe-chlnskl, Anna 6krsypkowki, Ia- bell BtravinsKi, irene. jaraoajr, Helen Zernoakl, Adeline Zernoski, Henrietta Koacbinskl, Ruth Martin, Dorotny coon, iianiei pao, n-nett Ruddick, Jop Doukaha, Clmnt Masklewles, Charles Maxi-mowlcs.

Charles Kosmerchlcki John Bartostak, Dan Bosimkl. Alfred BosimsU, Stanley Boaimski Albert Mlleskl, Clement Masakowskl, Dan Bhapella, George Frailly, Edward Ruddiok. Chester Strojny, Tkoie WadzinskL "Sheldon Jones, Wilbur Ruck, Jobn Collins, Mr. Medda, Mrs. Bosimskl, Mra Wasilewski and Mrs.

KarbarowsKi. ait nai.T. vnm a air am Cuba won the pennant of the Central League by defeating the first half winners, the Hanover LIU, in the first two games of a thrse-a-ama aarlaa. The second game was played at Asknm Sunday afternoon and resulted. In the score of 8 tp 8.

St Mary A. C. bowed In defeat the Nanticoke Aces Sunday after noon at Powder House xitm 10 me tun of 8 to B. This victory for th Ace puts them tic for rt place with tha saints in tne xiu ntua Hnnev Pot Athletics banded the Wanamie Pirate a defeat in an ex hibition game eunoay snwnoro Honey Pot by th score of 8 to 8. The game was close and interesting until the ninth when the Athletic rallied and scored tnree runs ana Pish, pitching champloMhlp Tiall oarrlail hia teammates to a 9-to 4 v(aAr nvar Uaitbv Sunday after noon, mm vors nave PLAINS Mra.

Matilda Gaorare. of fett street, has returned after two weeks' vacation In Syracuse, FOR RUNT On half double, block, laaffet BU Koaee Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. W. O.

George of TT Maffett street has returned from Washington, D. C. parsons: PARSONS THEATRE To-day. "Mollr and Me" with Belle Bennett. Also y' all talking comedy, "Mind Your a 81 i ana wiiiiam om.

vr. uu Ryan. professor of education at gwarUsmors College, will give an a4dres on "Character Education," and Dr. James P. Whits, professor 7 1 m11.1.

-f Ttiixlrnall norai iriouies. At 9:80 a solemn requiem mass was sung In St. Rocco'a Italian Catholic church. Rev. Martin Galonl was celebrant Rev.

Carmine Regglo was deacon, and Rev. Kmll Boccalatte was sub-deacon. The choir of the church sang appropriate hymns. The flower were born by Anna Insolagna. Anna Wasta, Pauline Mark, Margaret Rutz, Catherine Polite.

Lerove Pact. Pearl Medio, Orava Navarra, Teresa Defoy, Jo sephine Meffla, -Mary Delprlore, Dominick Pollcare, Ray Montante, Tony Scalva. Dominick Mack, Sam Cumbo, Angelo Mangan, Santo uam- oera ana rony scaizo. The pall bearers were: xsicnoiaa DeSanto. Carmel Delprlore.

Frank Rluo, Sam Buttera, Frank Catuto, Ftank Carletta, Patrick Buccantero and Charles Polite. Interment wa In St. John' cemetery. FUNERAL OF B. F.

ARMSTRONG The funeral of Benjamin F. Arm strong wa held yesterday afternoon from the home of his brother-in-law, William Havard, 85 East Frothing-ham street. The Havard home was thronged with friends and relatives of the young man, who lost his life In a fall of rock at Exeter colliery last Friday. The floral trlbutea were many and beautiful and a large number of relatives and friends were present. A Drier service was neia at tne house, followed by additional service in the First Congregational church.

The pastor, Rev. G. Emyns Thomas, officiated, assisted by Rev. Russell Tounr. Arthur Jenkins and Dr.

Myf an wy Evans sang two hymns aa aueia. Interment wa In Pittston cme- terv. Pall bearer were William Tlliey, William and Benjamin Jones, George Davis, William and Arthur Havard. The floral tribute were carried by William, Elmer, Albert, Willard and Howard Armstrong, Harold Vaughan and Charles and Local pi eopie learnea wnu iuiai regret yesterday of the death of Ambrose 'Joyce, brother of the late city controller, winiam Joyce, which occurred at his home, 17 St. Francis Place, Brooklyn, JN.

on Sunday evening. He had resided In Brooklyn for 20 years, but had mads freouent trips to this city. Mr. Joyce was active In the affair of the Pittston Club of Greater New York and for several year was Its secretary. He leaves a widow ana tne rouow- Inar children: Francis.

Robert. Wil liam ana aueenor; also one brother, Michael Joyce, of New York, and one sister. Mra John Hlgclns. of Brown town. His body will be brought to this city tomorrow ana taaen to tne home of his sister-in-law, Mra Catherine Tlgue, 13 Lagrange street, from where the funeral will be held on Friday morning.

A requiem mass will be sung In St John's chureh and burial will be In the parish cemetery. MONROE-HOBBS Miss Viola Hobbs. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hobbs, of Wilkes- Barre, and Lester G.

Monroe, son of Mr. and Mra George Monroe, of Spring street. West Pittston, were united in marriage on Saturday in Water Street Baptist parsonage. Lu zerne avenue. West Pittston, hy the pastor, nev.

M. i. Jones. They were unattended. Mrs.

Monroe wore a gown of flesh colored georgette with hat to match and carried oridal roeea They are on a motor trip to New York and Philadelphia, and upon their return they will reside in a newly furnished nome at vaugnn corners, Kingston Mr. Monroe na a wide acquaintance nere and for several years was. member of the Sunday school team of tne water street Baptist church. He is employed at the Diamond Machine snops in Wyoming, RESCUE CBEWS SEEK GOLDEN Rescue crews are still working feverishly in the cave area of No. 8 shaft, iio.

9 colliery to locate the body of Martin Golden, who has oeen missing since ineoave. Although all' hope of rescuing Golden auve naa been abandoned, tne work ers are sealously clearing away the debris from the area 'Where it be lieved that he had been enrulfed. Three eight-hour shifts, with approximately fifty men in each, are being worked. It is expected that they will come across nis Body within tne next lew days. TIGERS ASKED TO MEET There will be a meeting of all who played witn Ham town Tlgera and PitUton A.

A. during' last season. thla evening in City Hall. Edmund Grace and Joseph Rowan have secured a franchise in the County Leegue, and it 1 planned do unite the two teams and play all games at Albert West Park. It is expected that a strong combination can be secured to represent the city.

FUNERAL NOTICE The funeral of Stanley Zubunas, of iim unapei street, upper jtttston, win be this morning at 9 o'clock. A re- auiem mass will be luni in fit Caslmlr's church and Interment will be in the churci. cemetery. COIXDSBXES WORKING TODAY After a two days' suspension, all collieries of the Pennsylvania-Hillside Coal and Irom Companies will work today. It is hoped that this schedule will be able to be maintained throughout the week, and longer.

PITTSTON BRIEFS James Linnen and Frank Rut-ledge of Newark, N. have returned after spending the weekend and Labor day at their respective homes here. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cunard of Detroit, ar visiting local relatives.

Mrs. James Kearney and son, George, have returned to Philadelphia after spending several days here with relatives. Joseph Gibbons of New York, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.

Gibbons of South Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allardvea of w4iow street, announce ue en gagement of their daughter. Miss Alice to Harold Myers of Tyrone, Fa.

The weddinsr will take nlaea in this city October 3. -i Dr. James P. (Scotty) White, professor Of Oral Envliah at RiiVni.ll University, LewUburg, will be the speaker at the meeting Pittston Rotary club to-morrow. Dr White is a past district president of Rotary.

A farewell nartv was held remtntlv at the home-ef Mr: etui Mr, William Robertson, 228 William street. In to j. as all University, Lewlsbunr, will talk on "Dominion and Self." William Norri and John Miller will enter- tain" with a Violin duet. Dr. Ryan will 1 hold a conference with the teachers Oi Uil'i -junior ra oeuiui i'K" His subject will be will meet the teachers of the various huiMlnra fhia mnrnlnr at 10 toanaka ENTERTAIN TOR DAUGHTER Mr.

and Mrs. Iskoviti recently en tertained a number of friende in honor of the birthday anniversary of their daughter, Flora. Card games were the chief diversion of th eve ning, during which a tasty luncheon was served to the following: Misses Betty Hilda Bronner, Bella Friedman, of Luzerne, and Adeline and Stasia Beldovicsyof Glen Lyon: Bert Michelson. Isidore Robin son, of Luaerne; Arthur Fisher, of Wilkes-Barre, and Abe Simon, of Mocanaaua; Mr. UA Mrs.

M. Isko. vita and sons, Harry and Louis. BABY CLINIC The Visiting Nurses of this city will open a new welfare station In the Hanover hose bouse building be- Inning to-day. The cilnlo will be eld once a week between the hours of 3 to 4.

All mothers 1 of infant babies are cordially invited and encouraged to visit the clinic and receive free advice from the attending nurse ana-pnysician. The baby welfare clinic, which ba been conducted at Wanamie, will be discontinued In the future due to poor attendance. Thl clinic will remain closed until condition warrant its opening. AT THE STATE Nothlnsr But th Truth" is a 100 per cent talking production with no silent version, it is a veritame laugh-factory, turning out two gig gles and one guffaw per second. It Is the first all-talking farce Para mount baa yet produced to satisfy a farce-hungry publlo, and it sat a high mark for succeeding farce to hoot at.

A dyspeptic pessimist could see and hear it and leave the theatre a chuckling optimist "Nothlnsr But the Truth" will be snown at tne state tneatre again to day and tomorrow. ACCEPTS NEW POSITION James Raub of Dundee has resign ed his position as outside foreman of tne ixjomis colliery or tne uien Aiaen Coal fo. to accept a similar position with the Alden Coal company left vacant by the demise of the late William Nacle. Mr. Raub has been employed at various collieries of th Glen Alden Coal Co.

for thirty-one. years. He was highly rated both by1 employer and employees and both regret bis change. WENGKZYN-OSTKOWSKI St Mary's church wa the scene of pretty wedding lata Sunday afternoon when Miss Mary AVen array of Alden became th bride of Thomas Ostdowski of Nanticoke. The cere mony was performed by- the pastor, Rev, A.

Lewan dews lei. The young couple were attended oy ner cuter and Al Kaleyps. Following the ceremony a reception was tendered -the newiyweas at tne nome or tne onaa KUHXiNSKI OBSEQUIES The funeral of Mr. Frances Kuk- llntkl was bald from the family home, 879 Bast Noble street yesterday morning with a largely attended hia-h mass of reaulem in Holy Trin ity church, celebrated by the rector. Rev.

Roman WleriolowskL A profusion of flora offerings were in evidence. Interment was In th family plot of the church cemetery. WINS SEVERAL PRIZES Zennon Wasilewski of Wilkes- Barre, formerly Of this city, and an employee of Charley's Market, city, won several prises at th first annual flower shew held by the Kingston Bank A Trust Co. at Kingston on 81 New fork City today. Hie wife and Anthony Dobrowalski left for Newr York City to meet him.

William Olshefskl. of Alden. left yesterday for Rita! College, Trenton, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glllisjan and family of New York City, formerly of this place, are guests of local relatives.

FOR RENT 4 sad 8-rs sDartmeats. FarabaeS or ufaralsaea. Electrical Befrlc ersUsaw CHALLENGERS Telepkee 148 8W. John Czech, of Alden. was a re cent meat of relatives at Atlantis City over the week-end.

i Mis Mary Musial and daughter, Angellne, have returned to their home at 41 West South street after spending several weeks in Canada and Mr. and Mrs. James Price, of 833 Noble street are entertaining as their guests. Mr. and Mra Levi Mor- ris, of Miss Mary Sweeney, secretary to L.

S. Barr, of Sana Souci park has returned home after spending: two weeks at Atlantic City where ehe was a guest at Hotel Bt Regis. To-Night and To-Morrew Matinao To-Morrow Richard Dix 'Nothing But The truth' See and hear Dix in this all-talking story of a man who got him self into hot water because ha told the ADDED ATTRACTIONS' Comedy Path Review Vitophone Attractions Fox Movietone News $1 0,000,000 State Theatre Individual Instruction In Secondary Schools." The conference or tne teachers of the elementary grades 'Will be conducted by Professor whose subject will be Training- for ClUzenshlD." The afternoon's session will start at 1:30 end will De featured by a musical program furnished by the Senior ign scnooi oreneitra, directed bv Prof. -T. W.

Williams. Unseen Forces" will be the toplo of an address to be given by Dr. William R. 8traughn, principal of Menafieia Teacher college. miss Eleanor Benfield will entertain with piano selections, and Prof.

J. H. 1 Eisenhauer, professor of education at Bucknell University, will talk on Teachtnr Pupils How to Study." Prof. Eisenhauer will have charge of the conference of teaohers or tne Senior and Junior High School. He will base his remarks on the subject, "Teaching Secondary Sohool Students How to Study." Dr.

Straughn will talk on "The Future ef the Teaching Profession'' at the conference for- teachers of the elementary grades. LARGE STATE APPROPRIATION Pittston school district will receive the sum of $48,546.68 from the BUte appropriation, a check for this mount having been forward to Director Michael H. Qulnnan, treasurer, This will go a long way in giving the district a surplus fund to meet the payment of teachers' salaries when due. The local school district was one of the few in the fctate that old not allow teachers' salaries to fall back several month. Several short term notes were drawn to pay salaries of teachers and other- employees when they The amounts due the several cist nets in.

Greater Pittston are: Dujyea, Jenkins town- sn'P. west Pittston, e2.04 MAHT ATTEND FUNERAL acquaintances of i-awara J. Miller, of WUkes-Barre, veteran' Lehigh -Valley employee, turned out in large numbers yesterday afternoon to attend his funeral which was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Louis Eltericb, 207 York avenue, West Pittston. There were many lovely floral tributes.

Servian -were held at Elterieh home by the of the English Lutheran hurch, North Main street, Wilkes- rre. ouria) was west RtUton e-metery. r.v-; 'I be casket was fcorne by Dr. Mal- ri-uii uunes. John krvan, Philip Stanton, Paul Shawl and Joseph AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.

A une ot tne many ex-eervlcemen attended the convention of the Amer-1 an Legion last week In Scranton, i i-iirea an auto micnap on -ftortb 1 street en Sunday evening. The "imiur, woo iniormea local po-J taat he was a resident of Wilkes-1 was held under bail when ar-i nd before Mayor Gillespie. He cbara-ed with operating a ve while under the influence -of r. One of the machines that i the mlahap was driven by 1 Adam, of at Oak. street jm.wmj.i FIRST NATIONAL BANK Nanticoke, Pal Capital, $150,000 Surplus $1,500,000 Resources Over a.

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