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THE WILKES-BARRE RECORD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1923 Nineteen GOOFEY MOVIES By NEHER Professor Qualifies as i at Apartments, la suffering with an tn fected knee. 1 -'c The following local people sub ml tied- to tonsil operations at th Mercy. Hospital, recently: Mrs. Louis) Diamond, ner son, Peter of Orchard street, and Miss M. Markiewlcz, of Sheatown.

stockholdIrs1 meeting The annual meeting of the Stocks holders of the First National Bank of Nantlcoke, Pa, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensulnsf year, will be held In the dlreotors room of said bank on Tuesday after cVfc THE BOSS -V I HAW0EO ME A luerTEB TUG 1 aio saw -ro ee svQs 1 9 AhiO PUT IT IM I TODAYS SHOOO I I CO HAT DO VOU I 1 SAY. LET US" BE AO IT i -TOSETHEft! 0A.t AiflB, DiBeCt-oH movies I Coprrif NANTICOKE T. J. CROWSLL. MANAGER Resident) Telephone 226-R Office Room 12, Shaa Building, East Main Strsst Telephone 600 noon, January 8, 1929 between thr hours of and 4 o'clock.

WILLIAM T. HARRIS, Cashier The condition of John Chambers, who has been 111 at his horn fon several weeks, Is Improving. FOR SALE Pool table, counter, -cash register, candy case and othetf fixtures. Call Nantlcoke 1261. Miss Alta Qeorge, of State street, spent vine woexena wun a lormer; school chum at Hazleton.

For Rent Four-room apartment steam heat, bath. See Phil Kesfer, 243 E. Main St. Classes In the Nantlcoke publiif Schools will be resumed on Wednes day. OVER $100,000.00 IN INTEREST The First National Bank has com monced giving Interest on all savin accounts for the six months ending December 31st, 1928.

The tout amount of Intorest for this six months) alone will run over 8100,000.00 and will be added to tho savings accounts tne bank's rooks at once ana saaea in. tlio depositors' books as they are pre- scnted at tho bank. The total amount of Interest paid on savings accounts for the year Is over 8200,000.00 and Is another evU, denco of confidence In Nantleoke'sl strong National Rnnklng Institution und Honor Roll bank. The First Nutlonal Bank Is now No. on th.

Honor Roll of all National Banks lnj tho United States. Edward Byron, a former resident and track star of this city, is spend ing some time as the guest of Thorn as Murphy, of tho Challenger Apartments. Tho Annual Meeting of ers of tho Miners' Trust Company for tho Election of Directors and th transaction of such other business as may come before tho meeting, will bo held at the Office of the Com puny, at Market and Brosd Nantlooke, Pennsylvania, on Tues- day, January 8th, 1929, betwoen th hours of 10 and 11 o'clock in th forenoon. H. S.

TWAUOWSKT, Treasurer, Group 647 Polish Women's Alliance will meet on Wednesday at 7 p. m. In, Slrzalka's Ifsll. All mombors are re quested to attend. For Rent Six-room house; steam heat, bath.

See Phil Keofer, 241 Main St. A program and social hour will b4 held in SL John's Lutheran Church watch night service. A meeting ot the official board will bo held at p. m. To-day, To-morrow and Wednesday (Matinee Entire 3 Days) Attend Our Midnight Show To-night Last Performance Begins At 11:15 P.M.

A dazzling pieture of fildom's life, love and laughter behind th cni in Hollywood. Synchronized With Music Added Attrsotlons Fox Movletans's 8tirrlng Drams of the Yule-Tide "Forget Me Not" Hear and see svsry eharaettr In this timely romance Sing! Talk! Dance! ALSO Com ed 8eren Review FOX MOVIETONE ht, IMS, by Ctatral tnm AtMCteUoa, hw. DOMZALSKI FUNERAL Tho funoral of Leonard Domzalskl was held on Saturday morning from tho family home. 241 South Hanover stroet und was largely attended. Sorylt'ca were conducted at tho house and In St.

Stanislaus' Church whore a solemn high mass was celebrated by Rov. Anthony Llplnskl, of Glen Lyon, assisted by Rev. V. L. Blczysko and Rev.

Joseph Petrovvlcs. A wealth of floral offerings was In evldonce. Tlie pall bearers were Attorney F. 1'. Mt'Uermott, Lonnle Kittle, John K.uilurk, I'm nk Wasliek, Nicholas llitydork and William Sherwood.

Interment wus In tho family plot of tho church rcinelery, GIRL SCOUT ANNIVERSARY Tlio Girl Scouts of Troop No. 3 of tho Methodist Episcopal Church, relebruted their fifth anniversary on Friday evening In the church parlors, and every girl enjoyed a Jolly evening. GumcM, music, mid singing were tlio prlnclpul diversions of the evening and prizes were awarded to tliomi having perfect attendance. Luncheon was Served to tlm following: Muriel Finney, Ethel Jablunskl, Graco Arnott, Esther Sherwood, Mary Bray, Catherine Griffith, Jennie Hoffman, Viola KwelUer, Catherine Williams, Cynthia Tlllnskl, Anna Fitzgerald and Kleanoro WIN Hams, cnptulii. All kinds of strictly fresh fruits, vegetables and meats.

For your New Year's dinner. THE PARK MARKET DEATHOF CHILD Dorothy, need 7, daughter of Mr. nml Mrs. 'i'DoniHti Walkins, Ktint Poplar Htrcet, West Nantlcoke. died on Saturday morning of pneumonia.

Resides the parents, tlio child Is survived by one sister, Ruth. Tho funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2, with services at I ho house. Rev. J. N.

White, will of-Hclatc. Interment in Lehman cemetery. FUNERAL TODAY The funeral of Mrs. Henry Maddey will bo held from the family residence! at l'olander 1HIJ, Alden, this morning at 9. A high mass of requiem will be eelebrnted In the St.

Mary's Church by tho rector, Rev. Father A. Levondowskl and Interment will be In the church cemetery. New Day School Classes will begin Wednesday, January Evening Classes Thursday. January 1929.

Office open each day for enrollmon' Wllkes-Barre Business College. "THE SHOW PEOPLE" In splto of the7act that sho Is the best known comedienne In the business, Marlon Davles of Motro-Gold-wyn-Maycr made the rounds of all the studios in Los Angeles In search of a Job and was turned down. Tho episode, however, was merely In hor latest picture, "Show People," which comes to the Rtato Theatre today, tomorrow and Wednesday. The picture Is tho story of the building of a screen career with Miss Davles "piaylng" "a lllflo Southern girl Who (omei tt Hollywood and trios to i.brcaJc:;:lnto::uptctMrjsiKlttff.yidQr directs the production which co-stars William Haines. LAID AT REST Tho funeral of William B.

Frank-enfteld was held from the family residence at Nuangola on Saturday afternoon. The largo number of friends and tho profusion of floral offerings gave mute cvidenco of the esteem and respect in which the deceased was held. Services wore conducted nt the bouse with Interment In the Rlppletnwn Cemetery. FOR RENT Store rooms, offices and apartments In tho new Weiss Building, Corner Broad and Prospect streets. AH modern Improvements with steam hent furnished.

Rents reasonable. Apply Ignatz Weiss, 32 East Hrouil Street. NOTES AND PER80NAL3 Miss Doris Hughes, of Bache a Pike's Peak Yodeler 1 Colorado Springs, Cole Dec. 10 W) A professor at Colorado College tarUd qualifying- to-day lor en. trance Into the Ancient Order of the Adamana.

sealers extraordinary, whoue particular hobby ts yodel-lnr from th top of Pike's Peak. C. W. Penland, associate professor of biology th local college was elected as a member of the Adaman Club which takes In only one member a year, Mr. Penland, acompanled by.

other members) of the club, started his hike up the this morn- A. half billion candlepower of fire drks will be touched off by the club on the summit of the peak New Tear's Eve. White, red, green, blue and yellow lights will burst like jewels to the sky. The new year will be welcomed with fiery bouquets. At midnight a white light will be burned in memory of Roald Amundsen, honorary member of the club, i who lost his life in the polar wastes tryfng rescue Gen.

Noblle of Italy. Wife Slayer Killed Self When Trapped by Police Los Angeles, 'Dec. 30. T. M.

"Turner, BO, a service station operator, shot and killed his wife here early and when trapped by police a few minutes later, fired a bullet through bis heart. Milton Xi Turner, a married son of the couple, found his mother's body In a bedroom, when he went home for a visit. Following the discovery of Mrs. Turner's body, police went to Turn-. er'a Bervice station, but as they approached he ran away.

To officers followed and cornered the man near his home. The officers followed and corned Turner said as he drew a pistol and shot himself. He was dead when the police reached him. Half of State Village Is Down With Flu Johnstown, Dec. 30, UP).

The school, churches and theatres of Colvcr, near here, were ordered closed to-day after 700 persons, about half the population of the town were reported suffering from Influenza and grippe. The order was Issued by the health boaj d. Schools of Kbensburg and Cambria township, which were scheduled to reopen Wednesday following the Christmas vacation will be kept closed a week longer, the school board and health department an- nounced to-day. Dr. W.

Jones, city health officer reported today that between 1,500 and 2,00 persons were, afflicted with influenza and grippe In Johnstown and that If all the boroughs were Included the total would reach 3,000. Heavy Fire Loss is Caused by Explosion New York, Deo. 30. UP) I'lrj bo-lleved by authorities to have started from an explosion of an undermined nature, today destroyed two East Side buildings of tho New York Steam Co. resulting In a loss estimated at more -than $100,000.

The fire was discovered by a watchman after several persons had been startled by an explosion in a one-story lumber warehouse. The flames spread to a three-story office building, and both structures wire destroyed. Firemen, three of whom were slightly injured, prevented the flames from spreading to the main plant which furnished steam heat to many business arid industrial buildings. Press Plans for the Inauguration' of Hoover Dec. 30, UP) Theodore P.

Noyes, editor of the Washington Star, today announced the appointment of his chief assistants on the committee of which he is chairman in charge of press relations and com- municatlons of the Inauguration of President-elect Hoover. They. Included Mark Thlstlewaite, Y- "Washington correspondent of 'the'rn-rl I Tin rtnl 1 a Vou-o onA Ual tr UhHIina 41 IT i 1 1 xiiuuiie uoiii vice Preston, superintendent of the Senate press gallery, chairman of the sul committee for press accommodations. Man Barricaded in Hotel Room is Shot Reading, Dec. 30 UP).

Shot by Police Lieut. Harry Bowman when he barricaded himself in a hotel room to-day, Fred Anthony, 43, is in the Homeopathic hospital, with a bullet wound through his right side under the right arm. Bowman reported to police headquarters that the shooting was accidental. Anthony had been threatening to Shoot the proprietor and other guests since early morning. Bowman went i to a balcony at the rear of the hotel and when he was breaking the glass of a locked window tilo gun went off and a bullet struck Anthony.

Round Up of Criminals Made by Newark Police Newark, Dec. 30, M5) Four negroes were under arrest today on charges of carrying concealed weapons as the re- suit of a clty-wlde drive to round up suspected New York criminals. Three hundred police raided about 100 places last night and early today. The move came after an announcement by Chief McHell that this city would not harbor thugs driven out of New York by Commissioner Grover A. Whalen.

Nova Scotia Town Ravaged by Flames River Herbert, N. Dee. 30 UP). Hix residences, the postoffice, the school building, a theatre and a shoe at Joggins Mines, near here, were destroyed by fire tonight. Damage was estimated at $100,000.

The fire started in tho rear of the The town has no fire fighting apparatus arid engines had to be sent from three adjoining towns. More Refugees From Kabul Peshawar, India, Dec. 30 UP). Another party of women and children was brought from Kabul, tho capital of Afghanistan, by airplane to-day. Most of them were the families of Turkish officers employed In the Afghan army.

The situation at the capital was unchanged when the ulr- planes left W7 Biblical Student is Found Dead at Chicago Chicago, Dec. SO UP). Rev. Emanuel Bueschley Hoff, Biblical scholar, author and associate president of tho Bethany Bible School, finished his latest work, "Characteristics of and laid down his pen Friday night. Monday he will be buried.

Ho was found dead on his couch the morning after his book was completed. Ifo was 81 years old. Gov. Fisher Hopes For Business-Like Session Harrisburg, Dec. 30, A hope for a "short, business-like session" was expressed tonight by Governor Fisher following a conference with legisla ture leaders held at the Executive Mansion.

"It is my hope that we will have a short, business-like session at this time, the Governor said, adding "I cannot sen anything that will interfere with an early adjournment." Fire on Governor's Island New York, Dec. 30 (P) Fire, believed to have originated In an old blacksmith shop, to-night destroyed the shop, one of tho barrackks and two automobiles on Governor Island. It was brought under control by the soldier's own fire brigade. The blaze was visible from downtown Manhattan, Brooklyn and the New. Jersey shore and attracted large crowds to Ihe waterfronts.

PITTSTON FROST RUGGER 10 Unusually beautiful in Its Christmas setting of ground pine, roses and poinsettlas, the wedding of Miss Rosemary Ruggerlo and John Ran-aurl Frost was solemnized yesterday morning at by Rev. Nicholas Casu, In the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Father Gasu also officiated at the miptfal mass which followed. The bridal parly entered the church to the strains of the Lohengrin Wedding March, the bride lcan-1 on the arm of her father who gave her in marriage.

They were preceded by tho ushers, bridesmaids, and maid of honr. At the altar railing they were met by the bridegroom and his bestman. Miss Mary Gilgallon presided at the organ and rendered several a-propriate selections. Charles McQueen sang Cadfan's "At Dawning" during the ceremony, and Miss Anna Rommell sang the "Et Incarnatus Est" and "Agnus Del." The recessional was Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Miss Rnggerlo made a lovely appearance In a gown of Dutchess satin, cut along empire' lines, and trimmed with crystals.

A separate train fell from the shoulders. Her veil of real Venetian lace was aranged in cap effect and was held In place by a cluster of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of bridal Miss Viola Ruggerlo, sister of tne bride, was maid of honor, She a striking appearance In a frock of yellow tatfeta with a bouffant skirt of mallne and hat to match. She had an arm bouquet of sunburst roses. The bridesmaids were Misses Josephine, Margaret and Theresa Rug-gerio, sisters of the bride, and Miss Mary Fldelbo.

They were gowned in attractive frocks of taffeta In contrasting sweet pea shades, blending from shell pink to orchid and pastel green. Their hats were of matching shades of maline and they had arm bouquets of roses, Anthony Just of Dupont, was the bridegroom's attendant, and the ushers were Frank Kirch, William Gul-loran, Nunzio Blanco, and Joseph PramiU, close personal friends of Mr. FrFoFst Following the ceremony a reception was held at the homo of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Rugglero, of 18 East Oak street.

Later Mr. and Mrs. Frost left on a wedding trl to Washington, D. p. They will be at home after January 15th.

Mr. and Mrs. Frost are well known throughout tho community. Mr. Frost Is a son of Mr.

and Mrs. Anthony Frost of Dupont. M'HUGH-HEFFERS Very Rev. Monslgnor P. C.

Winters, LL. pastor of St. John's church, officiated at the marriage of Miss Helen Heffers of 455 South Main street, Sebastopol, and James A. McHugh, of Wyoming avenue, Kingston, on Saturday morning. Mftnslgnor Winters was also celebrant of the nuptial mass hat followed.

The attendants were Miss Mary Heffers, sister of the bride, and William Corcoran, of Kingston. The natural appearance of tho bride was enhanced by a gown of ivory bridal satin in bouffant style with uneven hemline. She wore a hat to match and carried bridal rcses. Hsr attendant was beautifully attired In a gown of orchid taffeta, hat to match, and she carried pink roses. As the guests were assembling Miss Petronella Fanning, church organist, played appropriate selec tions.

Durlfig the ceremony Miss Mary McBrlde, of Wllkes-Barre, sang, Promise Me," and at the offertory of the mass she sang an "Ave Marie." After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, and later Mr. end Mrs. McHugh left on a trip to New York, Philadelphia and Atlantic Cltyi They will reside ln Kingston. Mrs. McHugh Is known throughout tliis section and is daughter cf Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Heffers. She is an alumna of yL Jenkins Township high school and Bloomsburg Teachers' College and for some time had been teacher In the schools of Jenkins Township. Her husband Is employed by the A. Sr.

P. Stores Company. DEATH OF W. R. WILLIAMS William R.

Williams, well known and respected resident of the community, died yesterday, afternoon at 4:45 following illness of complications. Deceased had been ill for'four months and for past few days his condition was serious. Mr. Williams was born and reared in this city and was a man of Sierling character and amiable dls-P08ition. He was, prior to his Illness, tmployed at the Eieter colliery of tho Lehigh Valley Coal Company.

Ha was a member of the Broad Street M. E. Church, of fclocum Council, Jr. O. U.

A. and Good Si ma ri tans of Besides his widow ho leaves three nieces, Miss Nellie Evans snd Miss Stella Da.vls.of this city, and Miss Dorothy Llewellyn, of Avoca. The funeral will be held from tho home, rear 119 North Main Btreet, at a time to ho announced. FUNERAL OF MISS JACOBS Loving tribute was paid to the memory of Miss Ella A. Jacobs, whose was held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from tho homo, 128 Parsonage street.

Rev. R. A. Rlnker, pastor of the Broad Street Presbyterian church, had cliargo of tho services during which he read Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar." Tlicro were many beautiful floral tributes banked about the casket. Tho pall bearers were: E.

S. Wicks, Harry C. Hunt, and Earl Campbell, of this place; William and Arthur Harrington, of Houesdalc; and Frank Hasklns, of Scranton. Burial was in Wyoming cemetery. LA MPM AN -CORCORAN Mr.

and Mrs. Andrew Corcoran, of i Smith street, Sebastopol, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Oertrudo Corcoran and Harry L. Lampman, of 722 Mc-Alpine street, West Avoca. The ceremony was performed in St. John's church Thursday evening, December 27, by the pastor, Very Rev.

P. C. Winters, P. LL.D. They were attended by Miss Alice Corcoran, sister of the bride and John Black.

Mr. and Mrs. Lamp-man will make their home at 3 Spring street, Bebastopol. Both are well known in their respective communities. FUNERAL NOTICE Tho funeral of Attorney Raymond E.

Bowkley, former city clerk and one of the community's best known and distinguished citizens, will be held this afternoon at 2:30. Services will be conducted at the home by Rev. Richard A. Rlnker, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in West Pittston cemetery.

The funeral of Thomas Ekert will be held this afternoon from the funeral parlors of Mrs. Peter Lokuta, Dupont Services will be held In the Polish National Qhureh at -Sj-80. Burial will be irj the church cemetery. died Friday evening following an' lllnes ot pirgUfflOnlar Hff no. immediate.

sury LAID AT-' REST Many friends were present at the funeral of Mrs. Agnes Collier Vln-Caven, held Saturday morning from the home of her mother, Mrs. Helen Collier, 116 Searle street. Numerous floral tributes were In evidence. Rev.

John J. Sough was celebant of a requiem mass in St. John's church at 9: 3D. I3unai was in me cnurcu cemeterv. The taH bearers- were James Lynch, Joseph Finley, Joseph Barrett, ueorge XMamoiKa, ueorge Begley and Edward Hewitt.

DIPHTHERIA FATAL Mr. and Mrs. John Connors, of 597 North Main street, are mourning the death of their three years-old John, who died yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock following an Illness of diphteria. The child leaves his parents and one sister, Kathleen. Mrs.

Connors before marriage was Miss Agness Kane, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Kane.

The funeral will be held this afternoon at 8 o'clock and will be private. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery. SHIOLI-AVERSA Miss Mary Aversa and Jtflchael Shioli, both of this city, were united In marriage at 12 o'clock yesterday In Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church by the pastor, Rev.

Nicholas Casu. They were attended by Miss Mary and Joseph Latore, both of this place. They will reside on South Main street. DEATH OF INFANT George, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Secula, of 34 Gaughan street, Port Griffith, died Saturday morning following an illness -of complications. Besides its parents the child leaves several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held this morning with services in charge of Rev. Andrew Juries, pastor of St. John's Slovak church.

Burial will be In the church cemetery 8t Exeter. PITTSTON BRIEFS John Williams of Wllkes-Barre spent yesterday with local friends. Mr. Williams, who was boys' work secretary at the local Y. M.

C. Is now a student at the Association's College, Chicago. i Anthony Vigltano of 99 Rock street. Hughestown. underwent an emergency operation for appendicitis in Pittston hojpital yesterday morning.

His con-dlttlon is favorable. New Day School Classes will begin January lOvcnlng Classes Thursday. January 3, 1929. Office open each day for enrollments. Wllkes-Barre Business Collere.

Senator-Elect Vare Rests at Fort Pierce Fort Pierce, Dec. SO UP). William S. Vare, Senator-elect of Pennsylvania, was reported resting to-night at the Fort Pierce Hotel, none the worse for his trip from Atlantic City. Mr, Vare was removed to-day from his private car to the hotel where he will remain until repairs of his winter home In St.

Lucie, near here, are completed. Six men moved him from the railroad car to an automobile and from tho machine to the hotel. The Vare party arrived late last night and he remained on tho car until to-day. The Senator-elect was stricken with paralysis last August, and because of a recent set back. In his health was ordered to Florida by his physician for completo quiet and rest.

Smith Bids Farewell To Executive Mansion Albany, N. Doc. 30 UP). Governor Smith to-night celebrated his D5th birthday and bade farewell to tho Executive Mansion. A dinner party attended by the Governor's family and more than a score of friends from New York marked the celebration.

After the guests left the executlvo and Mrs. Smith prepared to go to a nearby hotel where they Intended to remain until after the inauguration- of Governor-elect Roosevelt. Among other gifts tho Governor received a green and gold barrel or-gaD. During the dinner party William II. Todd, New York shipbuilder, entered the dining room with the organ on his shoulder and leading the Governor's pet monkey, Jerry.

Lost Portrait of Hamilton is Found New York, Dec. SO, W) A lost portrait of Alexander Hamilton, Secrey tar of Treasury in George Washington's first cabipet, has been found In a Brooklyn house where It has hung unidentified since 1S60. It is the work of Ezra Ames, painter of prominent men in colonial times. The Hamilton portrait was located by Harry MacNelll Bland, art dealer, ana sold by him to Edward S. New York financier and art collector.

The Ames canvas was well known but frequent sale of it had resulted In Its apparent loss. Mr. Bland traced it through flies of Dr. Joshua Van Cott In whose home It was found, but who was himself unaware of its value. Woolworth Officer Passes Away in Georgia Augusta, Dec.

30 VP) Harry II." Albrlsht. Augusta winter resident and an official of the Of New died. at his home today from heart disease. Mr. Albright capitalist of Briar Clifte, N.

at one time was nuyer for Woolworth New York stores. He became connected with the Woolworth organization at Lancaster, where he was born December 21, 18C1. He retired in His residence here was one of the show places of the city. Funeral services will be held Tuesday. lAter the body will be removed to New York.

British Columbia Pays Great Sum for Booze Victoria, B. Dec. 30. UP) Statistics published today by the finance department of British Columbia showed that $18,000,000 a year was being spent in the province for liquor and beer. Just under $30 for each inhabitant.

Other facts brought out by the survey showed that liquor sales are increasing at the rate of about $1,000,000 a year; that for the six months ending September 30, the government had net prollts of an Increase of over $80,000 over the previous six months, and that since its inception the govern-fent liquor business has returned a profit of $22,281,779. Neto York Central Road Orders 100 Locomotives New York, Dec. 80, OP) The New York Central Railroad today announced the purchase of 100 heavy freight locomotives from the American Locomotive company for delivery early In the year. It was understood the cost of the locomotives will amount to $9,000,000. The order was said to be the largest purchase of locomotives made by any railroad In the United.

States since early In 1926. The locomotives are duplicates of the Mohawk type developed by the New York Central In 1925. $200,000 Fire at Bethlehem Bethlehem, Dec. 80 OP) A fire on East Third street early to-day destroyed four business buildings, drove thirteen families from their upstairs apartments and caused losses etlmated at $150,000 to The business places burned were Lane's ladies' shop, Koehler's music store, Brlght's shoe store and Phillips' music store. Tho fifty persons driven from their homes were given temporary shelter by Red Cross and Welfare Associations.

ANNUAL, DONATIONS The following annual donations were acknowledged by St. Stanislaus Orphanage at Nantlcoke for which the Sisters ero grateful and extend their sincere thanks: $25 Polish National Alliance; Girls' Branch of Nantlcoke; Washington Fire Company No. 6. SL Helen's Branch No. )I53, Nantlcoko; Frank Boguszcwskl.

$10 Mrs. B. C. Rydzewskl and Alex Kowalskl. $6 L.

Duda; Mrs. Sophia Kreczko, Kingston; Miss Mary Smith of AbIi-ley; John Sutula of Scranton; Mrs. Benoska, East Plymouth, $1 John Grzybowskl, Miner's Mills. $2 Miss I. Sutula, Tho following persons donated food, clothing, toys, furniture and other articles: Rev.

V. L. Blczysko, Strauss Furniture stores; J. Sadow-skl, Carl Wasllowski, Stanislaus Sakowskl, Mrs. C.

Mech, Bernard Warakomskl, J. SobolewBliI, John Dorak's Bakery, Kingston Cake Bakery. John Monsor, John Tar'utls, Vltold Krzvwplcki, Emll Mallnowski, Mr. and Irs. C.

Czechowlcz, T. Keeley, Polish National Alliance Branch No. 327, of Wllkes-Barre; Mroziewskl and Z. Brodzlnskl of Sugar Notch; Mrs. Kane and Mrs.

Shaffer of Kingston; Dr. K. Robasz-kiewict. Connolly and Quigley entertained the orphans on Christmas day at the State theatre whore Santa Glaus waited for them with a bag of toys and goodies. A good movie and the Vltaphone were also enjoyed by the children.

The Sisters are also grateful to Polish National Alliance, Branch No. 1024, of NaoUcqko who furulahed each child with a beautiful gift and donated a linoleum rug to the Sisters' dining room. May tho dispenser of all good gifts abundantly them Is the prayer of the sisters and orphans of St. Stanislaus. TESTIMONIAL TO ATHLETES A testimonial banquet was held In the parlors Of tho' Zlon Reformed Church on Friday evening In honor of the athletes of the church, namely: Carl Graboske, student at Syracuse, N.

former' foot ball player; Harold Wermuth, centre of the 1928 foot ball team; Charles Ginter, famous in 1926, and at present a star cross country runner at H6ly Cross College; Louis Sweltser, who was In the first basket DALLAS GIRL SCOUT HIKE Girl Scouts of Troop No. 7 of Dallas last week, enjoyed a hike to. the observation tower beyond the Irem Temple Country Club. They were oa-tne-alke Catherine SelU zer and In preparation of their lunch two girls passed their fire-building tests. The girls left the Dallas station at 11:45 in the morning and en-Joyed every minute of tho out-of-door meeting.

Mrs. J. P. Wilson, Mrs. Paul Gordon, Mrs.

E. Thomas and Lillian Rood are the registered officers of this active troop. During the winter Mrs. Wilson has had an arts and crafts class for the girls who have made very pretty vases and similar classes will continue. Mrs.

Charles Cole of Shavertown who is the hostess examiner for the Dallas district of Girl Kconts Is conducting a hostess course for girl scouts at Shaver-town and at the conclusion of that course any girl scout from Trueks-vllle or Dallas who Is of second class rank may register either with her captain, or get in touch with the girl scout office to begin another class. The following girls are members of the troop of Dallas and enjoyed the hike: Helen Czulegar, Anna Evans, Mildred Fitch, Betty Griffith, Ruth Him, Helen Hlmber, Alberta Hof-meister, Kuth Hull, Dee Jennings Doborah Jeter, Eleanor Machell, Arthenia Mekeel, Eleanor Murphy, Margaret Oliver, Doris Roberts, Jean Templln, Alice Beery, Helen Spencer, Madge Space, Ruth Klntz, Ruth Creasy, Betty Culbert, Catherine Griffen, Jenn Elston, Catherine Oinsel. New Day School Classes will begin Wednesday, January Eventng Classes Thursday, January '929. Of floe open each day for enrollments. Wllkes-Barre Business College.

PIKE'S CREEK The Misses Frances, Alice and Evadne Ruggles are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Ruggles.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. LaBar were, entertained at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. George LaBar at East Dallas on Christmas Day. "Ladles' Aid society met in the Community hall for dinner Thursday. December 27, at noon and after which there was a business session. President, Mrs.

W. H. Shupp; vice president, Mrs. M. D.

Williams; secretary, Mrs. M. D. Ruggles; treasurer, Mrs. A.

Rood. Miss Lucy Rood is spending, the Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. A.

Rood. Rev. and Mrs. Bacus spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs.

O. A. Rood and family. An oyster supper will be served In the Maple Grove Community hall tonight followed by a watch party. Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: ball team who went to Chicago; Wllluid AVindt, of State College.

Tho piinclpul speaker of the evening whs vx-Cuach Attorney Fiiincls McDermolt. The attorney was at his best, and Itev. Robert V. Huckc, p.nlor of tlio church, extended a standing Invltstlon to hlin to deliver the Kami) address from his pulpit to the cntlro congregation. Tho following program was tarried out: Invocation by Rev.

It. V. Huoke; short talk slid Introduction of toastiuastor, Carl Graboske, ly Ilobert -Gruhoske; address by Coach Frank Chlcltnowskl; songs by tho entire assembly, accompanied by Miss Emma, cjiioom tlio piano; u.IdrcsH by toy. It. W.

lliiclie; short tulle by cauh guest of honor. Carl Uiabosko paid a glowing tribute- to his Instructors, Prof. John Davis, of Hie local high school: ex-Coach Attorney FranclH McPormolt, and Dean Tlbroo, of University of Syracuse. During the evening, onem lnulo of silent juaver was inadv) by in tribute 'to Leonard Donizulski, a former Nanti-ccke high school loot ball plover. Tho singing of the national nnlhem and.

a praytr by Rev. lluclie ctmeliidjd the event. GIRL SCOUTS December has been the mouth for llio till Scout lioop.s of Nimtlcoko to celebrate tho anniversary of their Iroop organization. Troop No. 8 of the Methodist Church last week had an olaborato program for tho girls of her troop.

Tho party was In- celebration of tho fifth year that Troop No. 3 has been In existence und all tho girls who attended had an en-Joyablo tlmo playing games and singing songs that every Girl Scout knows. Prizes were awarded and tho girls who attondod tho meeting worn as follows: Muriel Finny, Ethol Jablonskl, Graco Arnot, Esther Sherwood, Mary Bray, Kathryn Griffith, Jennlo Hoffman, Viola Swltzer, Catherine Williams, Cynthia Tll-linski, Anna Fitzgerald, Eleanor Wllliuins, captain. Troop No. 2 hold a parly recently, an annual custom since organizing seven years ago.

TURKEY TURKEY Freh killed Turkeys, Geese, Ducks and Chickens. DAVIS BROS. MARKET BIG NIGHTTONIGHT Nantlcoke Post No. 350 American Legion will hold a New Years Eve party tonight at the local armory. There will be an Initiation of new candidates, prominent speakers, vaudeville entertainers and a feed afterwards so that tho boys will enjoy ringing out the Old Year and welcoming In the New.

Those comrades who have not seen tho pictures of the Armistice will. bo. -given, their last opportunity tonight. One "of tho features of the program will be- one -of Da te-' -successors-In th sleight of hand, art, gtfd Jt sure will delight him to have some of his old comrades try to catch him. Comrades who havo new members to bo initiated are requested to make their appearance early so that the party can start promptly at 8 o'clock.

Tickets for National Commander Mc Nutt banquet nt Wllkes-Barro will be on sale and since Nantlcoke'n allotment Is limited. It Is advisable to make your reservations early. The committee has arranged thing so that thero will bo no delay so get around early with your 192 membership cards. It Is absolutely necessary toliave your 1929 membership cards to bo admitted. It Is going.

to be a big night so bo there. TURKEY TURKEY Home dressed Turkeys, Geese, Ducks and Chickens. Phone your order 812. Free deliveries. The Park Market.

DEATH OF CHILD Susanna, aged 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dzrbak, died on Saturday noon following an illness of pneumonia, at the homo of the parents, 188 West Church street. Besides her parents she Is survived by the following brothers and sisters: John, Michael and Mary a homo and Anna of New Jersey. The funeral will tako place thlH afternoon at 3 with Bervlces at the house by Rev.

Anthony Llplnskl, rector of St Adalbert's Church, Glen Lyon. Interment In St. Adalbert's Cemetery. FUNERALOF CHILD The remains of Marlon, Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

David Powell, were laid to final rest on Saturday afternoon. The funeral, which held from the home of tho parents, 329 Church street, was largely attended. Rev. H. R.

Taxdal. vicar of St. George's Episcopal Church, conducted services at the home, and interment was in Hollenback cemetery. TO INSTALL OFFICERS The Z. P- A.

Society No. 428 will formally Install tho newly elected officers at a meeting which will be held on the last Thursday January. In conjuctlon with the Installation of officers' a social hour will be Indulged In, and a'luncheon will bo served. MISSING BOY LOCATED Herbert Klvler, age 12, who has been missing from his home, 500 aFirchlld street, since Thursday cf last week, has been returned to his parents by the' local police, AtW.JJREMAYNE'S You will find the Best the market affords in Poultry, Pork, Beef in fact everything you need for your New Year Dinner. Fancy Fresh Dressed Turkeys, lb.

45c Fancy Dressed Roasting Chickens, JL9J0 i Fresh Pork Loins, lb. 22c Stewing Beef, lb 15c Fancy Mix Nuts, lb. 25c or 5 lbs. $1.00 Sweet Oranges, doe. 35c or .,,....3 doz.

Cape Cod Cranberries, lb. 23c or 5 lbs. Heinz Plum or Fig Pudding, 35c or ...3 for $1.00 5 Lb. Box Chocolate Candy $1.00 Red Cup Coffee, lb. 35c or i .3 lbs.

$1.00 Strictly Fresh Eggs, doz. Package Figs, 3 25c. Celery, Lettuce, Onions Bananas, Cauliflower, Apples, Tangerines, Peanuts and Grapes..

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