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THE PLAIN SPEAKER, HAZLETON, MONDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 13, im PAGE 16 I Twn Mpw Trains For Hazleton! Audenried Couple Married 46 Years Give Asa Packer Connection 4,806 Enrolled In GCC Gamps Of That Number 225 Come From Luzerne County and 40 From Carbon. Puzzle Experts Avoid U. S. Budget Tangles After twiRting itself into knots over enigmas, rebuses and tricky spellings, the National Punters' League wound up a convention at Seranton today without tackling the national budget or international problems because "we realize our F. R.

Fraprie, Boston publisher, won a prize and the plaudits of fellow puzzlers for hurdling every word in a spelling bee except "jocoque," which is pronounced ho-ko-kav and means buttermilk in Triduum And Novena Close 123 Sodality Members Re-reive Communion at Our Lady of Ml. Carmel, Last night the Novena snd Solemn Triduum in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes, closed in the church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on South Church street. Yesterday morning 125 members of Our Lady of Lourdes Sodality re. celved holy communion at the 7:15 mass, and after mass enjoyed a breakfast in the church auditorium, During the program following the breakfast, Very Rev.

Monsignor Ksne was the principal speaker and splendid addresses were given by Miss Marian Brown and Miss Albina Zadra. Last night's service was most beautiful and Impressive. The Sodality entered the church in procession, carrying the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. They were preceded by twelve girls of the Sodality dressed in Our Lady of Lourdes colors of white and blue, wearing wreaths of white roses and carrying lighted candles. This procession was met at the door of the church by twelve little girls, also dressed in Our Lady's colors of white and blue, and carrying calla The procession, preceded by the cross, altar boys and pastor, Rev.

Lewis Luchl, went to the main altar of the church to the strains of the "Ave Msres Stella" sung by the Sodality. After the rosary, "Mira il tuo popoli" was sung by the congregation and Miss Emma Barto, prefect of the Sodality, read the Act of Consecration. Rev. Father Maloney of St. Gabriel's, delivered a very instructive, very well received sermon, taking as his subject the words of the Immaculate Mother to the little girl, Ber-nardette, "I am the Immaculate The ceremony closed with solemn benediction by the pastor, Rev.

Lewis Luchi, assisted by Rev. Leo Sella and Rev. Louis Pilati of Seranton. Harrisburg Bus For Hazleton Go Through Here From Wilkes-Barre Restrictions Imposed. The Capitol Bus Lines, operated fcy Joseph L.

and John T. Maguire, of PottBville, has received permission from the Public Utility Commission to operate a through bus crvice between Harrisburg and Pilkes-Barro by way of Pottsville, Shenandoah and Hazleton. The application for the certificate Ifras opposed by the Greyhound Bus Lines which provide transportation between th two cities but on a different route: the Schuylkill Transportation Company, and the Hardy Bus Service. The only re- atriction on the route of the Capitol Bus Lines is that starting from JPotteville, no local service can be given between Pottsville and Shenandoah, Shenandoah and Hazleton, IPC Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre. Employes at Harrisburg residing Haileton and Wilkes-Barre testified in behalf of the applicants for the certificate, stating that under jthe old conditions it required as much as five transfers for a trip between Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre.

jOno witness said it requires him four hours and 53 minutes to travel between Pottsville and Wilkes-Jlarre. The Capitol Bus Lines, whose assets are reported upwards of will announce further details of its new service in the near future. It has been operating four round trips daily between Pottsville and JIarrisburg. Here Over Week-End. Robert Saxon of New York, former local resident, spent the week-end with Mr.

and Mrs. Albino Matuella of West Hazleton. Attended Conference. Dr. A.

D. Thomas, superintendent I Of schools; W. A. Herr, principal of tho Harman Jr. High and area Bachman, vice principal of the Green street Junior High, have returned from Bloomsburg where they attended an educational conference which State College clinical facilities for remedial reading were offered grade schools within a radius of 60 miles of Bloomsburg.

Valentine Party For Sanatorium A valentine party is scheduled for tonight at the White Haven Sanatorium. It starts at 7 o'clock and will be for patients and staff. Dr. M. L.

Blum of this city is In charge of arrangements and the entertainers are to leave the Legion borne at 6 p. m. Vocal, instrumental and dancing numbers are programmed for the function. Saturday marked the forty slxih wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.

William Sykes, of Audenried. In honor of the event they were tendered a dinner at their home that was attended by all members of the family. Mr. Sykes for many years was outside superintendent for the Lehigh Wilkes-Barre Coal Company now the Glen Alden Coal Company, He retired from active service on pension some years ago. Held Party At Drums.

A surprise party was held for Mrs. Marvin Smith of Drums in honor of her birthday. The following attended: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Billman and daughter, Barbara of Hazleton, Pearl Knelly and George Wehner, of Hazleton; Berdine Bicking, Rudolph Arnold, George Stash, Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Wehner, Mr. Conrad Wehner, Hilda Wehner, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Smith and Ruth Smith, all of Drums.

Hilda Wehner' and George Stash entertained, with Hawaiian and Spanish electric guitars. Back From Long Island. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hyman and their son havo returned from a stay at Woodmcre, L.

I. Birthday Anniversary. Tomorrow will be the third birthday anniversary of Bobby, son of School Director and Mrs. Michael Katrishen. Will Entertain.

Husbands. The Young Married Women's Club of the Y.W.C.A. will hold a covered dish supper tomorrow at 6 p. and the husbands are invited to attend. Catholic Daughters Hold Valentine Party Troop No.

1, of the Junior Catholic Daughters Court of the Moxt Precious Blood church held a business meeting at the home of Miss Letitia Vallare, of Garfield street yesterday afternoon which was followed by a Valentine party and a celebration in hono rof the sixteenth birthday anniversary of Miss Vallare. The guests present, were: Letitia Vallare, Jessie Mento, Lucille Pal-ucci, Florence Parnell, Grace Fran-zosa, Antoinette Marino, Matilda Scaran, Loretta Dutz, Antoinette La Biaco, Letitia Pecorra, Amelia DeMarco, and Carmella Smeraglia. The music was furnished by John Manteni. Miss Vallare was the recipient of many gifts. was served.

Observes Birthday. A party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Salvadore Corrcll in honor of their1 daughter Grace who celebrated her tenth birthday. Those present were: Roma Alexander, Gloria Pauline, Angela Sa-bia, Lucille Pactlli, Rose Marie Adomo, Mafalda Philistine, Virginia Pavone, Robert Rafter, Robert Wel- liver, Weil Gugliemelli, Michael Rose, Michael Buglio, Peter Magaro Fred and Albert Delessio, Grace and Robert Correll.

Misses Angela Sabia, Roma Alexander and Rose- marie Adomo entertained. TODAY Feature No. 1 HIS IRON FISTS THE ONLY LAW THE LAND rnsKSi i) WRtSfl) Hlttf f. 0li Strata aJamutlmm frMcfl itytl Feature No. 2 "THE NIGHT HAWK" Starring bob livingston june travis robert Armstrong O.

S. COAST GUARD17! I OF Ml DEATHS. Charles W. Keiser. Charles W.

Kciser, of 222 West Holly street, ill the past eight weeks, died early this morning. He wai born at Hamburg, and resided in this city most of his life, Mr. Reiser was engaged in the stationery business in this city the past forty years. He was a member of Azalea Lodge of F. and A.

the Rotary Club and St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Surviving him are his wife, Jennie Blakslee Keiser of this city, and one son, Charles Blakslee Keiser of Philadelphia. One sister, Miss Lillian Keiser of this city, also survives. Private services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the house, and will be in charge of Rev.

W. Gordon Craig, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Interment will be made at Weatherly. The services at Weatherly will be in charge of Azalea Lodge.

Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. Helen Yakubik. Helen Yakubik, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Yakubik, of rear 697 Monges street, died at 2 o'clock this morning.

Surviving are the parents and six brothers and sister: George, Mary, Susan, John, Joseph and Anna, all at home. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with services in St. John's Greek Catholic church followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Nicholas Kostick, Sr. One of Beaver Meadow's leading business men, Nicholas Kostick, a grocer and gasoline station owner, of that town, died at the Hazleton State Hospital on Saturday evening at 10:15 o'clock, following an illness of complications.

He was admitted to the hospital on February 6th. He was born in Czechoslovakia, and after coming to this country, resided for a time in Swamptown, Jeddo. He has lived in Beaver Meadow for 30 years, and resides on Second street in that town. Mr. Kostick was one of the biggest shippers of huckleberries of this region.

Surviving are his widow, and the following children: Michael, proprie tor of the Broad street store, in Beaver Meadow; John, owner of a restaurant in Beaver Meadow; Mary, manager of the store on Sec ond street, Beaver Meadow; Nicholas and George, proprietors of the gasoline station; Mrs. Andrew Goral, of Beaver Meadow; Mary and Helen at home. Also surviving are six grandchildren, and one brother, Andrew, of Highland. Another brother, John, of Hazleton, preceded him in death seven years ago. The funeral will be held on Tues day morning at 9 o'clock from the family home, with a mass of requiem in Ss.

Peter's and Paul's G. church at 9:30 o'clock, and interment in the parish cemetery. Pasquale Pettineo Pasquale Pettineo, 158 Samuel avenue, Hazleton Heights, died at his home yesterday morning at 6 o'clock, after several days' illness. He was employed as a miner at Spring Mountain colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company. He was bom in Italy, but has been a resident of Hazleton for the past 35 years.

He was a member of the Holy Rosary church and of the Holy Name Society of that parish. Surviving are his widow, Verna Pettineo, formerly Verna Cerami, and five children: Mary, Joseph, Anthony, Anna, Nina, and Lilly, ail at home. Alsc surviving is the mother, Mrs. Maria Pettineo; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Miserentino, Mrs, Lucy Muni, of Philadelphia, Mrs, Antoinette Forinella, of West Haz leton, and a brother Philip Pettineo, of Philadelphia.

Mrs. Mary Kochishock Mrs. Mary Kochishock, a resident of the North Side for quite a mini' ber of years, passed away at 2 a. Sunday at the home oi her son, Joseph. She was born in Czecho slovakia and came to America when a young girl.

The deceased was a member of St. John's Roman Catholic church in Freeland. Surviving are her husband and the following children: John, from Buck Run, Joseph of Upper Lehigh; Steven, of Upper Lehigh; Andrew, of Morea, Pa. Also one daughter, Mrs. George Mikula, of Hazleton.

19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 9 a. from her son's residence at Spring street, Upper Lehigh, with services in St. John's R. C.

church. Interment in parish cemetery. Mrs. Christine E. Crone (Nee Wil- helm.) Mrs.

Christine E. Crone, of 980 W. Fifth street, died suddenly at 1:00 a. Sunday morning from a heart ttack. Saturday evening she was ap parently in good health until fatally stricken, Mrs.

Crone was born in Hazleton and resided in this city practically her entire life. She was a member of the Hazleton Chapter No. 248, Order of Eastern Star, and the Hazleton White Shrine No. 4. Her husband, James L.

Crone, died in 1931. Two children survive, Robert H. Crone, of West Orange, N. and Miss Marie C. Crone, a teacher in he Hazleton City schools, and the lollowing brothers and sisters, Henry, Elizabeth and Chris Wilhelm, Mrs.

Anna Stauffenberg, Mrs. Michael Henderschedt, all of Hazleton, and Mrs. Max Treichler, of Bloomsburg. One grandchild also survives. The funeral will be held Wednes day at 2:00 p.

with services trictly private from the late rcsi-ence. Interment in the Vine St emetery. Friends may call Tues-ay afternoon and evening. some countries below the equator, The league's 111th mid-winter meeting had no outside entertain ment. "We're sufficient unto ourselves," said Rufus T.

Strohm of Seranton, editor of "The Condition Fair. Robert Snyder, of Weatherly, is in a fair condition at the State Hospital where he underwent an opera tion for appendicitis. Photo In New York Papers. Photographs of Mary Orme Mar- kle of Jeddo, who was married to Charles E. Rockwell in New York Saturday, appeared In the New York Times and the New York Herald- Tribune yesterday.

Girl Orators Dinner Tonight Catholic Club Decorated For Second Annual Af fair; Announce Speakers The Girls' Oratorical Club of the Hazleton Senior High School will hold its second annual Valentine banquet tonight at 6:30 at the Women's Catholic Club. Friends and faculty members will be the guests i i mi i a Bna speakers wm oe Thomas, Mrs. S. P. Turnbach, Miss Marian Brown, and Miss Sue Gough.

There will be fifty members of the Girls' Oratorical Club present. The program for the evening will be in charge of the following committee: Peggy Maxwell, Martha If-fert, Arlene Boehmler, Pauline Schott, Anne Yourishin, and Rose Mariano. The decoration committee consists of Mary Curiila, Margaret Dem-shock, Thelma Mehallow, Lucille Marcus, Martha Bodner, Clara Ferry, Frances Degatis, Jean De Marco, and Lois Fairlie. Mission Workers To Meet. The Women's Home Missionary Society of St.

Paul's M. E. church meets tonight at the home of Mrs. Bart E. Crites, wife of the pastor.

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society will meet with the other branch, it being the turn of the home society to be in charge. NOVELTIES VALENTINES 50c, STOCKINGS WeifMs tar sX StCStitM A total of 4,806 unemployed Pennsylvania youths were enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps as a result of the recently completed January quarterly enrollment, it was announced today by Secretary of Public Assistance Howard L. Russell. The boys, chosen from a group of more than 15,000 applicants, were certified by local offices of the Department of Public Assistance in all counties of the state. Completion of the enrollment brought Pennsylvania's quota allotment (one of the largest in the country) up to its full strength of approximately 16,000.

About 600 of the 4,806 new en-rollees will serve in Pennsylvania camps. Of the remainder, 1,600 are slated for conservation work in nearby Maryland and Virginia and 2,600 will mako their headquarters in camps of the Eighth Corps Area comprising New Mexico, Arizona and Texas, Selection of jobless youths between 17 and 23 years of age for C. C. C. service Is one of the two activities carried on by the Department of Public Assistance as slate agent for federal programs.

The other Is the distribution to assistance families of foods made available by the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation. Under C. C. regulations, preference is given to boys from families on direct or work relief rolls, although the opportunity to enroll is also extended to those from "border-line" families. Ability to do outdoor work and evidence of a serious desire to "make a go" of camp life are requisites for all enrollees.

Of tho 4,806 boys enrolled in January, Secretary Russell revealed, 2,047 came from families aided by the Department of Public Assistance (in each instance resulting in reduction or discontinuance of the family's assistance grant); 1,057 came from families on federal work relief rolls, and the remainder fell in the border-line group "unem-ployed and in need of employment" to support self or dependents. For more than half (2,624) of the enrollees the C. C. C. represented their first iob oDDortunity since reaching working age.

About a fifth (970) had held jobs but had been idle for more than a year. The remainder had been unemployed for a period of less than a year. The next quarterly enrollment will take place between April 1 and 20. A list of counties and the number of boys enrolled from each in January includes: Carbon 40, Columbia 30, Lackawanna 225, Luzerne 225, Monroe 15, Montour 6, Schuylkill 200, York 30. Pre-Lenten Frolic To Be Held Monday The Women's Club of the Holy Trinity church of North Wyoming street will conduct a pre-Lenten dance Monday, February 20 at the American Legion hall.

The proceeds will be applied to the building fund. The committee in charge is: Rev. Joseph D. Podskoc, chairman; aides, Mesdames A. Silvok, M.

Maylath, M. Fogash and A. Minue. The music will be by Salko's Slavic Orchestra. Give Birthday Party.

A birthday party was held at Clauser's Cafe in honor of Prisca Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Palermo who celebrated her birthday anniversary. A Supper was served and music furnished by Sykes Cara and his Flying Jazz Band. Entertainment was rendered by Miss Bette Cara, well known vocalist of Kelayres.

The following friends attended: Mr. and Mrs. John Palermo, Joseph Palermo, Daniel Palermo, Mildred Palermo, Margaret Mary Palermo, Angeline Palermo, Robert Koch, Elizabeth Hendersched, Bob and Mrs. Raymond De Balza, Raymond De Balza Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Gigliott, John Pisorck, of Kelayres, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Billig of Kelayres, Marjorie Kramer, Harold Kreyter, both of Allentown, Rita Malocu, Shell Tall of Lebanon, Mrs. Mary Mureddu and family and Toney Malocu of Girardville, Mr. and Mrs.

Nick Tucci, Augusta and Peter Tucci, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Flaim, Catherine, Mary and Peggy Yorie, Louise Malocu, Andrew Pollack, John Schallis, Frank Lorn-barda, Vicky Felisock, all of Kelayres; Mrs. Catherine Zaneviteh, Theresa Zaneviteh, of Harwood; Mr. ond Mrs.

John Rutolo, Florene Rutolo, Joseph Szerazen, Francis Rutolo, Joseph Rutolo, Mr. and Mrs. John Clauser, Geno Clauser, Gus Clauser, Mary Clauser, Russo Pan-cheri, John Pisorck, Mr. and Mrs. John Garritz.

At our clients' service for 98 years. REINH ART'S Funeral Directors thing entirely new on railroad cars. Fluorescent lighting is employed, the fluorescent lamp being a slim glass tube eighteen inches long, and batteries of six of these are arranged above each window. The lighting is indirect, as the lamps are shielded from view by concave reflectors which blend two kinds of light-white and gold to produce an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. Otto Kuhler, designer of many famous American trains, personally supervised the equipping of the Asa Packer.

"The connection will leave Hazleton dally except Sundays and holidays at 2:15 p. Mr. Brewer con. tinued, "and will make a close connection with the Asa Packer at Mauch Chunk. The Asa Packer operates to Pennsylvania Station, Newark, Pennsylvania Railroad service being used to Pennsylvania Station, New York.

On the westbound trip, connection from Pennsylvania Station, New York, will leave at 11:30 a. and Hazleton patrons will arrive home at 3:51 p. m. Service to and from Philadelphia is provided via Bethlehem and the Reading Company." WEDDINGS. Kendrick-EMinwood.

James O. Kendrick, of Athol, formerly of 87 North Church street, this city and Miss Vinetta Ellinwood, of Athol, were married at 9 o'clock yesterday morning in the parsonage of the Athol Congregational church, by Rev. F. H. Gross, D.

D. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kendrick, of this city, brother and sister-in-law of the groom. The bride is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Le-roy Ellinwood, of Athol. Following a reception the couple left on an extended honeymoon through the New England States. Upon their return they will live in this city. The groom is a representative of the Smith-Lee Company Inc.

Gallagher-McGinty. Additional details of the wedding of Miss Marion McGinty, of this city, and Francis Gallagher, of Freeland, which took place Satur day are: The bride wore a white taffeta gown with a shoulder length veil of illusion, and carried a white prayer book with orchids and streamer of lilies of the valley. The maid of honor, Miss Helen Malesky, a cousin of the bride, wore a tea rose taffeta gown with a shoulder length veil of the' same color. She carried a bouquet of Talisman roses and Scottish heather. Richard Gallagher, of Freeland, a brother of the groom was best man.

Miss Mary Theresa Janiczek, a cousin of the bride played an organ selection "Lagron," before the ceremony. Miss Margaret Flynn, organist of St. Gabriel's church played the wedding march and Mrs. James Dougherty sang "On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother," and "Panis Angelisus" during the ceremony. A wedding breakfast was tendered at the home of the bride's mother.

Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher left Saturday afternoon on an extended honeymoon trip to New York and New England points, and upon their return will reside at Newark, N. where the groom is employed in the Federal ship yards. Mrs.

Gallagher had been employed as cashier for the Metropolitan Life Insurance in this city for a number of years. Powers-Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ferguson Kennedy of Van Wert, Ohio, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Margaret to James Henry Powers, of this city.

The wedding ceremony took place in Covington, Kentucky, on October 15, 1938, with a benediction of the civil ceremony by the Reverend Doctor W. F. Freeman at Nashotah House, Nashotah, Wisconsin, on February 11, 1939. Mr. and Mrs.

Powers are spending a short honeymoon in the South and will be at home in Hazleton after March 1st. Chernock-Turick. Announcement was made last night of the wedding of MUs Agnes Turick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs-Michael Turick, of 532 South Poplar street to Joseph Chernock, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Chernock, of Milnesville, The ceremony took place in the St. Jerome's R. C. church at Tama-qua on June 15, 1938. The couple is residing at the home of the bride's parents.

Spent Week-end Here. Miss Frances Stauffer of New York City, spent the week-end here as the guest of her sister, Miss Laura Stauffer on West Spruce street. Advisors Meeting Postponed. The regular meeting of the W. C.

A. Girl Reserve Advisors sche duled for tomorrow, has been postponed. A new date will be an nounced later. Del Wolfe Quite 111. Delwyn S.

Wolfe, who was Le high Valley and Coxe Bros and Co. superintendent, is very ill at his home in Stevens City, near Winchester, Va. Father Til At Phils. Mrs. Robert Meikrantz, of West Broad street, was called to Philadelphia over tho week end to the bedside of her father Fred Sherry, formerly of Hazleton, who is ill.

He was quite sick for a time but word received from the Quaker City today ssid that his condition is improved. Commencing February 20, the Lehigh Valley Railroad will operate connections between Hazleton and Mauch Chunk to and from the Asa Packer, the road's new orange-and-black, flyer, Thomas W. Brewer, trainmaster, announced today. On the same date the train will be placed on a faster schedule. "Besides offering an extra round trip to New York or Philadelphia," he said, "the Asa Packer will provide an exceptionally high type of service.

This train, named in honor of the builder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, has comfortable, modernized coaches and a club car which is equal of the finest passenger equipment anywhere, "This car is divided into three parts a lounge, cocktail nook and dining room. In the lounge, armchairs and settees are upholstered in silver-grey. The cocktail nook, separated from the lounge by a partition, has semi-circular built-in settees in tan-colored leather, and tables with colored rubber tops. The aluminum dining room seats are covered in tan leather and the tables also have gay tops. "The lighting of this car is some Oneida Girl Hurt In Crash Near Hometown An automobile driven by John H.

Wettstine, of this city was struck over the week end by a machine operated by James Mulvey, of Ma-hanoy City near Hometown on the Hazleton-Tamaqua highway. The Wettstine car was occupied by Mr. and Mrs, Wettstine and Miss Mary Lapance, of Oneida. Miss La-pance suffered face lacerations. Mr.

and Mrs. Wettstine and Mr. Mulvey escaped uninjured. State motor police who investigated the accident announced that Mulvey was driving north and the Wettstine maehine was traveling south. Today's Funerals.

Mrs. Catherine Shinn, of Philadelphia, who died on Thursday, was buried this morning from the Boyle funeral home. Monsignor D. J. Kane was celebrant of a solemn requiem high mass in St, Gabriel's church; Rev.

J. J. White was deacon; and Rev. James Smith, sub-deacon. Interment was in the parish cemetery with Father White giving the blessing at the grave.

The pallbearers were: William Duffy, James Duffy, Stephen Dill, Edmund Smith, John McGlynn and Donald Sweeney. The funeral of Anthony Spang-ler, of Pittsburgh, who was killed in an automobile accident near Humboldt last week, was held from the Turnbach funeral home this morning. Requiem high mass was read in the Holy Trinity German Catholic church by the pastor, Rev. Michael Vetter and interment was in the parish cemetery. The pallbearers weTe: Logan Gallup, Leonard Mc-Grory, Bart Schumacher, Carl Sjangler, Earl Hardcastle and Claude McClellan.

Mrs. Joanna Crabtrce, of Nuremberg, who died at the State Hospital Thursday, was buried yesterday afternoon. Interment was in the Nuremberg cemetery. Martha Jean Kaschak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Peter Kaschack, of Beaver Meadow, who died on Thursday, was buried yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted at the home of the parents by Rev. Denis J. Melley and interment was in the Holy Trinity Slovak cemetery in this city, Club MeeU Tonight. The Junior Rotary Club meets at the Green street school tonight at 7 o'clock to hear recommendations of the new officers on the program of work for the year.

Mrs. Anna Finn, passed away at the Hazleton State Hospital last evening at 9:15 o'clock. The child was stricken suddenly ill at the parental home and was rushed to the institution. Surviving is his mother, formerly Anna Hekn Chirico. The funeral will be held from the family residence, 766 North Laurel street, Tuesday at 9:15 a.

m. Mass of the Angels will be celebrated in the Church of the Most Precious Blood at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. George Kraus George Kraus, aged 75 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Christ Karn, 521 Grant street, with whom he made his home, at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning of complications.

He was one of the oldest members of the Pioneer Fire Company and the first tillerman on the hook and ladder truck of that company. He was also a member of the Christ Lutheran church, and the Martin Luther Men's Bible class of that congregation. He was born at Ruckel Hill, December 23, 1863 and served as a blacksmith when the old Sugarloaf mines were in their prosperous years. Before retiring he had been in the employ of the Thomas Marble Company, of this city, for a period of 27 years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.

Christ Karn, of this city, a brother, Henry Kraus, of Wilkes-Barre, and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be completed upon the return of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Karn from Biloxi. where they are attending the Mayflower Warehousemen's Association convention Bob Smith's Valentine Specials! DON'T FORGET HER ON TUESDAY, FEB.

14th! Roses, Sweet Peas, Violets, Lilies of Valley, Iris, Stocks, Snaps. Freezias. Daffodils, Tulips and Acacia. BLOOMING PLANTS and Arranged with Flowers for SMITH FLORAL CO. BROAD PINE STS.

PHONE 730. Visit Our Greenhouses at West Hazleton. Girl Reserve Dance Jonight. The Green-Vine 9th Grade and D. A.

Harman 9th Grade Girl Reserves clubs will sponsor a public dance in the Y. W. C. A. tonight from 7:30 to 10:30 o'clock.

An orchestra composed of High School boys will furnish music. Pre-Lenten Dance TONIGHT at the TRANSFIGURATION AUD. WEST HAZLETON Under the Auspices of The Blessed Virgin Sodality. Salko's Orchestra Admission 35c. Every Monday Night Broadway Style Hot Pizza SEN APE'S Tap Room and Pizzieria 17th and Vine Sts.

Spring la Not Here Yet, But your Bock Beer you can get, at SALLY'S South Wyoming Street Spaghetti and Meat Balls a Specialty. Utlca Bock Beer on Tap. BEERS LIQUORS -r WINES FIRST WEEKLY DANCE TRESCKOW FIRE HALL Featuring AL RIPA AND HIS ORCHESTRA MONDAY, FEB. 13TH 8:15 P.M. Admission 25c Most Precious Blood Church Benefit VALENTINE DANCE Eagles' Club House Tuesday Evening February 14th Dancing 9 Til 1.

Music by Johnny Costello His Band. Admission 50c PROPORTIONED For A Meratlkie Sheer Charm Accurately Knit To Fit For that "poured in" look without sag or strain for sleekly sculptured smoothness you'd expect only from custom-tailored lit, wear Wear's Proportioned Hosel They're individually sized in width and length to fit the Short, Average and Tall in ankle, heel and calf, as well as foot and leg. Announcement JOHNJ.BURC1N Announces the opening of a modern funeral home at 272 SOUTH POPLAR STREET TELEPHONE 2 1 26 HAZLETON tears na CJttbimanl James Finn James, ths 10 month old son of i.

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