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THE PLAIN SPEAKER, HAZLETON, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 7, 1937. PAGE 28 On Tour Of Local Sites For Factories MeAdoo Trucker In Summit Hill Crash Beth Israel To Hold Luncheon Treated For Injuries At State Hospital The following accident cases were treated today at the State Hospital dispensary: Joseph Portland of 802 Kast Broad street, a WPA worker, contusions of the left large toe sustained when a piece of rock fell on his foot. Hubert Doud of 587 Xortli Church street, employed by the Duplan Silk Ollirr Speda! IapiiIs Fur DoiiMe (le lu iilioii of Molher's Day. Beth Israel Temple, at Church and Hemlock streets, will have a double celebration of Mother's Day. At Saturday noon, at 2-M, there will bo a M'-ther'H Daughter's luncheon sponsored by the sisterhood, with Mrs.

Abe Spoont and Mrs. John Schultz in charge. It will be served in the vestry rooms of the Temple, and after the luncheon there will be various types of entertainment. Mrs. John Schultz will preside.

A play will he presented with the following cast of charac ters: Mrs. Abe Spoont, Mrs. John Schultz, Mrs. Milton Apple, Mrs. Sam Feidelnian, Mrs.

Joseph Kan-enson, and Miss Rhoda Paradise. Songs of mothers and (laughters will complete the festivities. On Sunday morning, at 10 o'clock the Temple will hold special services in honor of Mother's Day. Sidney Laub will be the Riiest organist and special music 1ms been arranged. Mothers and daughters will conduct practically the whole service.

The service will be read by the following officers of the Sisterhood of the congregation: Mrs. Ralph Schwarz, Mrs. Sam Feidelnian, Jlrs. Milton Apple ami Mis. John Schultz.

Miss Gertrude Ilecht will give a short talk on "A Daughter Looks at Her Mother." Mrs. John Schultz will read the paper written by Mrs. Louis Dessen on tho subject, "A Mother Looks at Her Children and Her Mother." Rabbi Tarshish will then give a short address. The public is invited. See Leiehtman's Farade Tonight at 7:15.

7-lt Luncheon At Temple 12:30 P. M. Tomorrow A mothers' and Daughters' lunch eon will be held in the vestry rooms of the Beth Isruf Temple, local Re formed Jewish congregation, at 12:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Following the luncheon, a play in connection with the Mothers' Day observance will be presented. MAVFLOWF.lt CLUB DANCE AT MEADOW The Mayflower Club of Beaver MphiIow will hold a first annual dance Sunday night at Baran's Hall, Broad street, Beaver Meadow.

Music will be furnished by Gus Podrazza's International and Modern dance orchestra of MeAdoo. Honor Roll At Pine Street Announce List of High Ranking Students Sonic Since Start of Term. The names of the following Pine Street School pupils represent those who have qualified for the Honor Roll by meriting a high average in all their subjects. The asterisk denotes the pupils that have been on the Honor Roll for the term to date: First Grade Gloria Caccese, Richard Caccese, Ellen Drumtra, Bernice Karp, Lorraine Kast, John Marchette, "Marie Mahovich, "George Pclro, Angeline Petruzzi, Stecker, Elinor Wagner. Second Grade Frank Mikoli-ehickt Anthony Ramaviglia, Rob-ert Gothie, Milton Bloss, Edward Bcechay, Jack Lapchack, Aaron Deiteh, Ruth Boyle, Marie Puhak, ''Diana Rothman, "Gloria Tubbs.

Third Grade Elmer James, Rose Marie Barrett, Renee Kline, Evelyn, Marchette. Fourth Grades Donald Hartman, Calvin Landau, 'William Vivori, Ruth Berger, "Gertrude Brommer, Shirley Klemow, "Jean Lorah, Claire Murphy. Fifth Grade Eva Burkat, "Gloria Demshock, "Iona Maylath, "Ruby Michaels, Edna Woelfel, "Murray Rothman. Sixth Grade Esther Barbush, Jeanne Bray, Dorothy Butler, Ruth Geissler, Lois Rausch, "Betty Rem-ick, Ruth Hoffman, Frank Barrett, Eerny Berger, Martin Cohn, Norman Shupeck, Ralph Woelfel. Mother deserves the best.

Buy her a genuine Frigidaire. S. A. Cohn 100 N. Wyo.

2t College Man Is Honored Teachers Taking Work With Muhlenberg College Extension Course Are Hosts. Local members of the French cluss of Muhlenberff College, School of Education, enjoyed a dinner last evening at the Walters' Tea Room, with Prof. W. L. Seaman, their instructor, as the guest of honor.

During the last four years this group of teachers has been study ing under the instruction of Frotes- sor Seaman and as a fitting climax decided to give him an appropriate farewell, showing the high esteem in which he is held. The tables were artistically decorated with tulip arrangements for the occasion. Group singing and witty remarks by several of the teachers made it a most enjoyable evening. Miss Anne Baum, a member of the local teaching acted as toastmaster of the dinner. In behalf of the class, she presented a beautifully fitted leather traveling case to Prof.

Seaman and paid a glowing tribute to his fine qualities in the teaching of French to the class. In his response, the instructor expressed deep gratitude and sincere appreciation for the gift. Members of the French class included the following: Miss Pauline Latore, Miss Anne Baum, Miss Mary Probert, Miss Mary ('online, Miss Congetta Contini, Miss Sue Potochney, Miss Anne Wright, and M. Evaneho. Today Funerals.

Joseph Radishofski, of 434 East Diamond avenue, was laid to rest this morning. A requiem high mass was offered up in Ss. Peter's and Paul's Lithuanian Roman Catholic church at 9:30 by the pastor, Rev. Father Vincent J. Nanorta.

Inter ment was in the parish cemetery. Margaret Garretts sang "Ave Marie." A duet, "Nearer My God to Thee," was sung by Michael Roland and Miss Garretts. Pallbearers were: Anthony Lapinsky, Vincent Wolchef-sky, Michael Dcbatto, Joseph Ca-pece, Andrew Plevan and Alfred Aubrey, fellow workers of Mr. Radishofski at the Shaft colliery. The funeral of Mrs.

Charles Keener of Bloomsburg R. D. took place this morning at 10 o'clock with services being conducted at the house. Interment was in the Beach Haven cemetery. Heights School Awards Honors Ust of Student Who Have Stayed in Front Rank in Term Up to This Date.

Four times during the present school term it has been a pleasure for the teachers of the Heights School to list the pupils who attained a high average of marks. The pleasure is greater this report card period than on any previous bi-monthly occasion, as the number larger, which proves the co-operation of parents and teachers bring about pleasing results. The teachers and principal take this means of extending thanks to the parents for their part in the task of educating their youngsters. The numeral after the name of the child indicates the number of times the child has appeared on the honor roll during the term. Grade one 1: Joyce Mattis 4, Mary Kochik 4, Joseph Kender 4, Joseph Yurso 4, Rita Olexa 4, Marie Skulski 3, Dolores Tarapchak Alice Bcrnoski 3, Joan Krommes 2, Joseph Fedzuga 2, Benedicta Battley 1, Jack Donovan 1, Frank DcFalco 1, Richard Hudak 1, Donald Schumack 1, Angeline Ro-manelli 1.

Grade two 1: William Burein 4, Anthony Fal-vello Emil Charney 1, John Watro 1, Irene Balatsky 4, Rose Marie Saul 4, Nancy Mac Churboek 3, Patricia Conahan 2, June Kubishin 2, Nancy Jane Troup 2, Anastasia Hatches 2, Dorothy Tier 2, Joan Diosdick 1. Grade two 2: Dorothy Hnot Frederick Wag ner Samuel 1 ail Margaret Swcnda 2, Walter Royack 1, Mary Kanyak 1, John Rosinolo 1. Grade Three 1: Jack Churback 1, Joseph Dem-shock Joseph Podlesny, 4, Andrew Silock 2, John Weston 2, Betty Ann Miorelli 4, Magdeline Schroder 4, Catherine Stanchee 4, Ruth Tomasik 'J. Grade Four 1: Eleanor Watro 2, Julia Romanik 1, Mary Mardyniak 1, Edith M. Shafer 1, Marion Patonovich 1, Rita Patono-vich 1, Dorothy Lilly 1, Rose Ann Toter 1, Irene Smalley 4, Daniel Dashifsky 4, Robert Minger 3.

General Electric Co. Drive In Full Swing Meeting for breakfast at 7:30 o'clock this morning at the Altamont, seven salesmen from Jere Woodring and one from the Stultz Agency at Freeland and three from the general district offices at Allentown, headed by Harry Keegan, Allentown manager, heard three radio addresses from General Electric Co. headcpiarters on a telephone network extended to all large cities of the United States. Following this the salesmen started the 24 hour sales drive for General Electric Refrigerators that is being pushed today all over the nation. The first returns came to Jere Woodring and Co.

before 9 a. m. with the first gale of a GE refrigerator reported. The 24 hour marathon sales workers have co-operation at Tamaqua, Lansford, Weatherly, Freeland and Hazleton and sales are being reported to headquarters at the Altamont where tonight the sales group meets again at 11 o'clock to hear reports from the Allentown offices and to enjoy a dinner. To Hold Union Service.

The Sunday School of St. John's Lutheran church at St. Johns will hold a union service Sunday morning in honor of Mother's Day. Prof. Earl Tschudy of this city, is to be the speaker.

Has Returned Home. A. J. Leib, manager of the Luzerne County Gas Electric Co. is home after attending the three days convention of the state association which adjourned last night at Sky Top.

Remove Chicken Bone. An operation for the removal of a chicken bone from the throat of Miss Carrie Fisher, of Nesquehon-ing, was performed with the use of the esophaguscope at Geisinger Hospital, Danville. The bone was lodged in her throat while she was eating chicken-noodle soup. STUDENT DANCE Hazle Park Tonight Featuring That Well Known Musical Unit Art Wendel And His Music with BETTY BROWN General Admission -30c 7 Hour Strike Ranks Weaken Two Mines in Schuylkill End of 1 Inlot on Division Are Back al Work. The strike that started mi Monday morning among the Reading miners in the Shenandoah district, with nine mines affected at first but later growing: to a total of fifteen, is beginning to weaken.

Packer No, 5, of the Lehigh Valley Coal Co. and Kehley Run, of the Madiera Hill chain, the only two of the mines on strike which are served hy the local division of the Le-liigh Valley Railroad, returned to work this morning. Richards local near Ashland has voted to return to work and while moves are on foot for a parley with the company officials, the illness of district president Martin F. Bren-nan leaves the situation in the air. The strike arose over the demand of the miners that the new seven Jiour day five day week shifts work in consecutive order without an hour Ireak between the first and second shifts as the company desired and also that half, hour for lunch be looped off the shift hours as the men claim they work right through the trick and do not take the half lour.

Takes Position. i Miss Lorraine Hinkle of Wealher-ly has taken position as a waitress at the Altamont. To Attend Pottsville Meeting. A delegation of the Protected Home Circle of this city will go May 12 to Pottsville to attend a meeting of the Inner Circle. Six "candidates from Hazleton will be Initiated in the class to be admitted Pottsville to this higher degree of the lodge.

Mayo issues Police Rules 'Men Can Take Off Day Per Week But if They Do They Gel No Wages if Sick Mayor Charles B. Bittenbender at the monthly meeting he holds with the city police force, explained the operation of the new law which gives the officers a day off each week as well as two weeks' vacation. This is the new rule for the police. They can take off the day each week the law allows but if they elect to do this will not be paid for any lost time through the year, except for the usual two weeks' annual vacation. The mayor heard both complaints and compliments during the past month and discussed them with the police, but did not announce what these issues were.

Hope To Meet Hopkins. Harry Hopkins, federal relief czar, is to be at Scranton May 17 and many local unemployed league leaders plan to go to Scranton in the hope of interviewing him. See Leiehtman's Parade Tonight at 7:15. 7-lt Mother deserves the best. Buy her a genuine Frigidaire.

S. A. Colin 100 N. Wyo. 2t FAMILY Phone 2117 FINAL TODAY Feature No.

1 GAYEST OF HIS ROLES! 'AGABOND leltjStKkttia Hugartl LocHwfl Feature No. 1 HEART I Flower Gifts for i SEE BOB SMITH'S vr til MiURlCE 1 sJtfi jfm inn mi in emu "A mum I of of He on in his i I at by I at A truck driven by Cyrus B. Ray-son, of 4i East Blaine street, MeAdoo, owner of the machine, crash-oi intn L. N. E.

Railroad train of empty coal cars at the top of the Summit Hill road grade this morning when Rayson lost control, John B. Jones, Lansford barber and his wife Elizabeth, given a ride from Lansford to Summit Hill, and Rayson, were cut about the face and hands. The engine of the truck was jammed through the dashboard against the driver's seat when the machine hit the train. Will Prepare 15,000 Sandwiches. Beaver Meadow, Weatherly and Tresckow firemen won't be hungry when they parade at Catasauqua at the four county convention lete nexi month.

The convention committee has let a contract for 15,000 sandwiches for the big day. Lehigh Valley To Reach Coal Will Extend Strippings at Yorklown Old Roild-ings to Be Razed. The Lehigh Valley Coal which operates Yorktown as an unprepared coal subsidiary of Jeanesville breaker is putting down rails for a lokie railroad to tap new strippings to be dug on the eastern end of Yorktown. Yorktown has gradually vanished the past few years as the mining work of the South Side enveloped the areas where veins were needed for production of coal. Slackersville was first to go and Slabtown followed.

Now there is little left of York-town itself and most of the former residents moved to MeAdoo and other South Side towns. The new stripping is to take over the territory where some of the shops and office buildings stood in days gone by. WEDDINGS. Bcvans-Beishline. Mr.

and Mrs. John Beishline of Jeanesville, announce the marriage of their daughter, Dora Elizabeth to Roy Bevans of Junedale. The ceremony was performed Tuesday at the parsonage of Salmen Lutheran church, Audenried by the pastor, Per MumilrJ Wollru-V Attendants were Miss Marguerite Besihline and Willard Hinkle, both of Jeanesville. Mrs.BilligIs Freed By Judge MeAdoo Woman Had Been Indicted in Bruno Escape by Law Annulled in 1860. Mrs.

Antoinette Billig, of Kelayres and Guy Irving of Cressona, were freed of indictments charging that they aided in Joseph Bruno's escape last December 18 from Schuylkill county prison at Pottsville. Judge Cyrus M. Palmer dropped the indictments yesterday, upholding the contention of attorneys that Mrs. Billig and Irving were indicted under the common law which had been superceded by an act of assem-ably in 1860. Bruno, still a fugitive, was sentenced to life imprisonment for his part in the Kelayreg election eve slayings of 1934.

Mrs. Billig is his daughter. Irving is the prison guard who was taking Bruno to a dentist's office at the time the prisoner disappeared. Attended Funeral. Mrs.

Stella White, John Moomey and Mrs. Harry Drashcr, of Hazleton; Mr. nnd Mrs. Frank Knorr of Conyngham attended the funeral of Ellis Knorr, Hobbie native who died at Berwick. Mother deserves the best.

Buy her a genuine Frigidaire. S. A. Cohn 100 N. Wyo.

2t We Deliver. EAGLES' PARTY TONIGHT 8:15 O'CLOCK EAGLES' HOME N. WYOMING ST. HAZLETON ADMISSION 40c F. O.

EAGLES PUBLIC INVITED Men fleie5 Corporation, laceration of his left side sustained when he was struck by a piece of chipped steel. Karl Everett of 1124 West Green street, laceration of his left wrist sustained while cutting meat today for Swift by whom he is employed. Gonnaro Romoulda, aged 9 of East Diamond avenue, probable fracture of the left arm sustained by a fall in the Locust street school gymnasium, Costume Tea Next Monday Missionary Societies of St. Paul M. K.

Church Will II 1.7 1 ill HWtl I Si '41 I 1 -1 rogram. Women's Home Missionary Society and Women's Foreign Missionary Society of St. Paul's M. E. church will meet in joint session next Monday night at 7:150 o'clock at the church social hall.

The foreign branch of which Mrs. Frank B. Prosser is president, will be in charge and a novel program has been arranged. A feature of the tea that is part of the evening's program, will be the appearance of the hostesses at the various tables in costumes that arc to represent the different nations, especially those where Christian churches specialize in missionary extension work. DEATHS.

Florence Broyan. Four months old Florence Broyan, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Broyan of 079 Garfield street, died this morning at the State Hospital from bronchial pneumonia. She was admitted on May 2.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon with interment in the cemetery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Thomas Bolasky. Thomas Bolasky, aged years, who died at Allentown after six weeks illness, was a member of St. Michael's G. C.

church of Hazleton and of St, John the Baptist's Lodge the local congregation. He is survived by five daughters and three sons. One sister, Mrs. Mary Haruni Hazleton, also survives. John Franklin Dennis.

John Franklin Dennis, of Drums, died at the State Hospital at 3:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon of burns sustained while fighting a brush fire near his home last Friday morning. would have been 76 years of age May 15. He was born at Penn Rose, but spent practically his entire lifetime this city, having located in Drums one year ago. He was a painter by trade. Surviving are his widow, one son, Charles, and a daughter, Mrs.

Leroy Jones, of this city. Also a brother, Edward, of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ruch, of Reading, and five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral will take place Satur-1 day afternoon from the residence of daughter, Mrs. Leroy Jones, 208 South Cedar street, and interment will be made in the Mountain View cemetery.

(Shenandoah and Wilkes-Barre papers please copy). Mrs. William Webb. Word was received here last eve-ing of the death of Mrs. William Webb, of Statesville, North Mrs.

Webb was the mother of Mrs. Henry Dryfoos, 3rd, who is at present visiting her home in Statesville. Mine Committee To Meet. The General Mine Committee of District 7 of the United Mine Workers of America will meet here next Friday night to take up legislative matters and the hitches that may occur in the institution of the new-seven hour day five day week shifts the hard coal mines. Visited District Home.

The senior class of the Freeland High School composed of fifty mem-j bers visited at the District Home at Laurytown today nnd while there made a tour of the farm accompanied Robert Garra, Steward at the institution. Sociology is a part of their studies and thev made the trin with a view of securing information that will help them in their studies. See Leiehtman's Parade Tonight 7:15. 7-lt Mother's Day i DISPLAY OF Representatives of a New Ym City brokerage firm that specialiy in sites for factories were taken itS two-nour tour oi local factory this morning by the industrial partment of the Pennsylvania iwi and Light Company and the lished Industries Committee of th Chamber of Commerce relative ti, possible moving here of New Yoik firms. The tour was arranged by Frank C.

Mueller, chairman of the Eslab. lished Industries Committee. Officer Franklin Improved. There was a slight improvement today in the condition of Corporal Benjamin Franklin officer in chare of the Hazleton detail of the Penn. sylvania state highway patrol who was admitted to the State Hospital yesterday afternoon after being suddenly stricken.

X-rays were taken to determine the exact nature of his ailment. HAYDEN'S PLACE 19 S. Wyoming St. TEMPORARILY OPENED FOR BUSINESS Watch for our Grand Opening RED RAM INN Highway 11 Miles to Spot. Most Talked of Show in Night Club History.

FLOOR REVUE Twice Nightly 10:30, 12:30 No Cover or Minimum Go Where the Crowds Go $92.50 si 2.95 $12.75 si 8.95 20 SOUTH WYOMING Next To Railroad YOUR CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY The Finest And Largest Stock Of Furniture Floor Coverings We've Ever Displayed JUDGE THE VALUES FOR YOURSELF 17" 25 95 995 Special Values Despite Rising Costs! 3 Pc. Modern Living Room fl Quality coverings and construction .1 iVv MODERN WALNUT BEDROOM GROUP, Matched walnut, complete 6 large pieces for only INNER SPRING MATTRESS Now Flowers For Mother's Day Lovely Gifts For Your Mother. 3000 Potted Plants to Choose From. Long Wearing "GOLD SEAL" CONGOLEUM Sq. Yard 50c NEW PATTERNS IN RUGS Arthur Andres, Florist Greenhouses and Conservatories.

Conyngham Road Wilton, Axminster and Velvet. 9x12 sizes from Smart Stripes and Patterns Beautiful New Spring Fabrics Single and Double Breasteds Sport Type or Plain Backs New Checks and Plaids in andiee the (jtand latUty Sizes For- tall men, short men, thin men, stout men NO ALTERATION CHARGES PAY AS LITTLE AS '1 DOWN Phone 2136-R. A TOP ICER REFRIGERATORS INNER-SPRING STUDIO COUCH $22.50 NOVELTY GIFTS OF BLOOMING PLANTS 50c and up Carnations, Roses, Snapdragons $1.50 doz. Cemetery Crocks of assorted plants $1 up JOHN Mother's Day Box of 18 Assorted Flowers Special $2.00 each. Order Today.

Don't Forget Mother. Lakeside-sat May sth America's Greatest All-Star Collegiate Orchestra Les Brown and The Duke Blue Devils GENERAL ADMISSION 40c PLUS TAX. Buses leave Hazleton at 7:43 P. Tresckow at 8:00 P. MeAdoo at 8:13 P.

M. Dance, Tax and Transportation, 73c. May 13 Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra. May 13 Felix Frrdinando and His Orchestra. OAOOiSIE We Telegraph Flowers Anywhere.

SMITH FLORAL CO. lO East Broad St. hazelmwl FURNITURE STORE -30 PHONE. 41 EAST BROAD ST..

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