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WILKES-BARRE RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 193G Convent to Altar CARB0NDALE CAT WINS IN FIFTH KLRBY PARK EAGLE AGAIN 0 SUBJECT OF COUNCIL DEBATE Civil Service Board Blocked Young Church People Dine Another Storm Moving East Colder Is Forecast for Today After Sleet Brings Hazards Legion Will Escort Priest Past National Chaplain to Speak at Holy Name Dinner Sunday The Kirb' Park eagle was brought up for discussion at a city council meeting yesterday by Director of Parks William B. Houser, tne Dira Kept at tne zoo or ireeu. 77 I wmmimm lit illllllllll! Only One of Dozen Em-ployes Subject to Exams in Public Safety' Move of Councilman John Nobel to appoint a civil service examining board for the building inspector's onice was DiocKeo dv uouncu yee-terday afternoon at a regular meeting on the grounds that only one employe of the dozen subject to examination by the board is In Nobel'e department. When he presented the resolution and moved for its adoption, it was seconded by Councilman William B. Houser, who has been kept at his home nearly two weeks by rheumatism and used a cane at City Hall yesterday.

Mixmi- pvmripa TJ. Loveland im mediately objected, saying the appointments should have been taken up in conference because three departments were The resolution also was improper, he said, hecause it did not include mention the other departments. The law provides, Mayor Love- land explained later, that this Avamlnlnff rmn rA shall test acDli- cants for the position of buildingJ Inspector, employes 01 tne Dureau of engineering and the electrical department. Nine men, not including a truck driver, are listed in the bureau of engineering by the 1936 salary ordinance, though more are working in the engineering department and are not listed in this particular bureau. 0 Nobel's resolution, naming Carl Schmitt, John Hourigan and A.

M. Hildebrandt as members of the examining board, was voted down by Councilmen Thomas Brown, Tom E. Williams and Mayor Love-land. Councilman Houser said, "I seconded it, so I'll vote for it." He said later he thought the appoint O'Connor Puts Brandt of New York to Sleep New York, Feb. 4 (4 Wildcat O'Connor, 144 '4, of Carbondale, knocked out Murray Brandt, 1434, of New York, in 2:03 of the fifth round In their scheduled 10-round bout at the Broadway Arena tonight.

O'Connor put a sudden end to an even, rather listless affair when he caught Brandt flush on the jaw with a leit nook and put mm down ror the full count. Brandt staggered his rival with a right to the head In the' first but failed to do much damage. Joey Archibald, 123, gained a technical knockout victory over Jose Santos," 128, Portugal, in 2:48 of the second round of the eight-round semi-final. The referee intervened when Archibald's left caught Santos above the left eye, opening an old cut which bled severely. Larry Marlnuccl, i58, Troy, N.

knocked out Walter Woods, 160 New York, in 2:01 of the second of a six-rounder. Alble Silversjcin, 195 New York, knpcketl out Ernie Brown, 186, in 58 seconds of the first in a four-rounder. NEW ATTACK FROM MINE GAS FEARED Patton People Warned of Kejcurrence of Danger Patton, Feb. 4, (4) Authorities warned today against a new threat of gas seeping from an abandoned coal working into Patton homes while health officials moved to launch a mine-sealing project to remedy the situation. Twenty persons became ill a few days ago, stricken mysteriously In their households and a doctor found fumes were leaking through their kitchen sinks.

Heavy snows sealed the natural outle.ts of the gas. The fumes stopped yesterday, but Mine Inspector P. F. Nairn' said today there was danger of a recurrence of the. trouble.

Rep. John Haluska, Burgess of Patton, announced he will ask the State to authorize a project calling for sealing of the workings. Inspector Nairn Bald his department is without jurisdiction except to offer advice. Only one of the 20 persons stricken last week remains ill. Tatra Clubs of Two Cities Arrange Dinner A joint dinner meeting of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Tatra Clubs, and wives of the club members, will be held in Hotel Redlngton on Tuesday night at 6:30, it was announced last night by members of social committees of Wllkea-Barre Tatra Club.

Joseph Podrasky Is chairman of the local social committee, Other members are Dr. Joseph Francois, John Broske, Charles Telejszo and Joseph F. Lester. Officers of the local club are Stephen J. Tkach, president; Charles Telejszo, vice president; Dr.

George Bednarck, secretary, and Edward Brodglnski, treasurer, Held for Larceny Detective William Schwab arrested Dur Ayre of 211 Ash Street, Parsons, yesterday afternoon at 1:15 on a charge of larceny. Ayre was taken Into custody on West Market Street. SHOP HIE as co xi Best Fine Granulated SUGAR ments had been discussed in conference. Councilman Nobel said: "I don't care whether you name themvor not. I do not think'you can appoint better men to the board than I have named.

I put their names in to get this thing started. It should have been done long ago. If you want me to, I will name all the departments in the resolution if that will speed it up any." All Payrolls Approved Council also blocked possibility of Nobel holding up the pay of the employes of his department by passing a resolution, introduced by Councilman Williams, approving the payrolls of all departments for the second half of January. Coun-cilman Nobel voted against the resolution. He obtained his salary who asked whether council wanted Councilman John Noble said he always has maintained the eagle has a clean cage, gets enough to eat and should not be liberated lest it be shot.

It is of educational value at the zoo, he said. Councilmen Thomas W. Brown and Tom E. Williams indicated thy will abide by Councilman Houser's decision. Mayor Charles With Watches Youth Holds Young Man at Bay in Westminster Street Home0 A youthful bandit entered the home of John Jones at 19 Westminster Street last night at 8:30, held Harold Jones, 20, at bay with an automatic pistol and escaped with two gold watches valued at $35 each.

The Jones youth told Detectives Walter Kolis and Joseph Olds he was reading in a rear bedroom when he heard the rustle of newspapers. Knowing he was the only, person in the house, Jones investigated and found the youth going through drawers in a front room. Police say the bandit, said to be about 19 years old, entered either through the kitchen or cellar doors of the home. Police surrounded the Westminster "and Hanover Streets area, but no persons answering the description of the bandit were apprehended. Two Laflin Men Fined Two Laflin men, Frank and John Sudol, were arrainged before Justice of the Peace James Morgan yesterday on charges of illegal mining and trespassing on the property of Lacoe-Shif fer Coal Company at Laflin and released in payment of $10 fines each.

They were arrested by operatives of Kurtz Detective Agency. I (anions Welcome Son Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Hanlon of 128 South Welles Street, have announced the birth of a son on February 4 at Mercy Hospital.

Georgetown BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Marie Costello, North Walnut Street, entertained Saturday night in honor of her sister Jay, who celebrated her 23rd birthday anniversary. Guests: Frances Ro-hall, Susan Baria, Helen Zaledonis, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zaledonis, Margie Barnes, Bertha Rocko, Ruth Barnes, Theresa Zastski, Marie Papovltch, Ethyl Crawford, Nell Matekonis, Susan Andreeka and Betty Columbus. MOHAWK BOOSTER Mohawk Club will hold its annual booster night February 22 at the Settlement House gymnasium.

John Gilczychinski, club manager, has listed games, with the Panthers, Georgetown Silk Company and Mohawks playing rivals. BRIEFS Helen Lyons and Anne Conygham of East Northampton Street spent the week end in Sugar Notch. Ralph Evans, Walter Wojcik, Raymond Remakus, high school varsity basketball players, accompanied by John Quinn, basketball coach, witnessed the East -Strouds-burg-Mansfield State Teachers' College basketball game at East Stroudsburg Saturday. Peter Rice of New Street, played for East Stroudsburg and Fred Marconi. Nicholson Street, Blackmane, played ior Mansnem.

Anna Hudock, school nurse, has returned after spending several days in New York City. Edward Lavelle and family of Scranton recently visited the Moran family on East Northampton Street. Florence Pyavis, Hemlock Street, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph Yuninas of Plymouth. Baby clinic will be held this afternoon at Georgetown Community House.

Dr. Alfred Gallagher will be in charge. Warrior Run High School vs. Wilkes-Barre Tqwnship basketball game, which was postponed weeks ago because of gym repairs on the latter's floor, will be played tonight at the high school's gymnasium, starting at 8:45. Reserve teams of both schools will also play.

JOINT PARTY Members of Panthers mil Wnn. ders Club held a party last week at Eddv Yarriuh'o nlana TTo ampton Street. Present: Emmett Toole, Henry George, Earl Hill Walter Simchik, Todd Materna, Robert Davis, Jack Davis, Wilbur Ermish, Rush Labar, John Matakonis, Joseph Wassell, Michael Elko, Charles Hilbert, Donald Payne, Joseph Stern, Alfred Stuchkus, Stanley Yarrlsh, George Minnlck, Michael Krutsky, James McGlynn, Eddie Yarrish, James Klein, and Paul Kroop. SUCCESSFUL PARTY Georgetown Silk Girls Club held a card party Sunday night at Danko's Hall, Hemlock Street. ENTERS HOSPITALS Leo Shubilla 26, son of Mr.

and Mrs. John Shubilla, 219 Nicholson Street, Blackmans, has bpen admitted la Homeopathic Hospital an aPPeidix operation. Mrs. Michael Bozentka of 59 Kidder Street, submitted to an appendix operation Sunday at General Hospital. ENTERTAINSBRIDE TO BE Mrs.

Harold Lefkowitz of Kingston, entertained on Thursday night in honor of her sister, Miss Gussie Leibman of 675 East Northampton Street, whose marriage to Martin Good Woodnick is to take place on February 16. High scorers: Miss Dorothy Weis, Miss Flora Lefkowitz, Miss Anne Greenberg. Other guests: Sarah Gonchar, Sallie Kau-fer, Sydelle Lefkowitz, Goldie Mitchell, Blanche Kishner, Ruth Brader, Ida Rudolph, Mrs. Irving Leibman of Scranton. MID-YEAR EXAMS Wilkes-Barre Township JiTnlor and Senior High School students will have their hiid-year examinations Wednesday and.

Thursday. There will be four periods a day lasting one hour and a half. Daniel Wardhigh school principal, has ordered all studen-ts to leave trie building on eompletlon of their Bandit Escapes Pastor of Puritan Congre- gational Church Is Among Speakers Young People of Puritan Congre gational Church held their second annual dinner at the church last night, in connection with observance of Young People's Day, started on Sunday. Talks were given by several members of the societies, and William Pierce, president of Young- People's Division of Northeastern Association of Congrega tional Churches. Rev.

Allyn P. Robinson, pastor, spoke. Walter Johns was toastmaster. Pierce spoke on the latent energy In youth, likening It to coal, and traced the development of powers from the primary department of Sunday School upward. He tld of the opportunities of the young people to work together In organizations of the church, and also the opportunities awaiting them in the community and world, at large afj ter cnurcn preparation.

Rev. Mr. Robinson told of the founding of the first Christian En deavor' Society and held up the motto: "For Christ and the Church," as being of great significance today. David Thomas, -representing the board of deacons. spoke briefly.

Others who spoke were ijons uwens, president of Senior Christian Endeavor; Jack Reese, president of Intermediate Society, and Russell Everett, superintendent of the Church School. David Thomas also led the sing ing. A mandolin solo was given by Edwal Owens, accompanied by David Thomas, and Marjorie Williams gave a recitation. Miss Ethel Phillips was chairman of the dinner committee and Miss Martha Davis was in charge of the pro gram. Oners present: Gwennie Williams, Heleyne Clocker, Ruth Phillips, Betty Coil, Eleanor Cross, Mabelle Owens, Erma Ziegenfus, Elsie Johns, David Phillips, Donald Kistler.

Thomas Martin, Florence Martin, Harold Warner, Irene Warner, Lucia Lewis, Elton Lewis, Mrs. Wendell Owens, Mrs. W. J. Cross, George Conyard.

Maurice C. Schal- ler, Emla Hoover, Ernest Powell, Peggy Mcconiogue, Bruce Williams, John Jones, Dorothy Edwards, Marjorie-Williams, Martha Davis, Ruth Allen, Leitha Gray, Ruth Davies Betty Davies, Dorothy trice, uiaoys uavies, weien uwens, Marjorie Powell. Mary McConlogue, Mrs. Frank LaBar. Mr.

and Mrs. William H. Lewis, Mrs. Walter P. Johns, Mrs.

Margaret Pierce, Mrs. Allyn Robinson, Peggy Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Morgan, David B.

Thomas. Miners Mills HOLY NAME MEETS Members of Holy Name Society met in the St. Francis Church auditorium on Sunday morning. Plans were arranged for an annual communion breakfast to be held on February 23, in the church parlors. a discussion tooK place concerning the basket ball team and Walter J.

Noyalis was chosen as business manager of the team. William Savage wa9 initiated into the society. Members present: J. 'Alexis Usda- vin, Ben Alexis, Walter Noyalis, Joseph Skarmulis, Joseph Gillis, inomas Koparch, Harry Martin, John Lalus, Martin Gillis, Peter Zie-linski, Anthony Skarnulis, Joseph Casper, Joseph Rozanski, George Alexis, Albert Alexis, Charles Bala-savage, Frank Novickus and Peter Loomis. FAREWELL PARTY Mrs.

Richard Shovlin, who will leave shortly to make her home in New Jersey was guest of honor at a party given at the Sterling recently. Guests were Betty Mulhern, Rose Longenhagen, Mary Toole, Helen Toole, Mae Finn, Nellie Clark, Joe Henery, Mary Guiney, Kathleen Dougherty, Agnes Dougherty, Agnes McGroarty, Ruth Conaboy, Mary Carr, Mary McManniman, Margaret Lehman, Marjorie Higgins, Marie McCabe, Mary Flynn, Alice Marley, Beatrice Finnan, Lucy Brislin, Mary Orner, Margaret Finnan, Clare Quinnam, Margaret Gunning and Mary Higgins, MARTINSKY-RAMPOLLA The marriage of Miss Sophie Rampolla, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rampolla of South Columbia Avenue, and Joseph Martinsky, son of Mrs. Julia Martinsky of Jay Street, Swoyerville, took place on Saturday morning at SS.

Peter and Paul's Church. The nuptial ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Malinowski. The bride was attired in a gown of white satin and wore a veil of tulle, cap effect. She carried a bouquet of calla lilies and white roses.

Miss Mary Yurkanln, was maid of honor and wore an ensemble of powder blue and carried pink roses. John Drobenak was best man. Following the wedding ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. After oa brief wedding trip in the New England States, they will reside on Jay Street, Swoyerville. ENTERTAINED FRIENDS Mr.

and Mrs. Stanley Kaslmer entertained at their home last night. Those present: Margaret Davis, Ann McCaroll, Florence Gibons, Tillie Lukowski, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gibons, William Smith, Frank Brazda, Willard Vincek, John Fagula, Jr.

NOTES AND PERSONALS Leonard Laks, Sidney Mager, Eugene Laks of West Main Street and Morris Goldner of Miner Road. have returned after spending sev eral days, in New York. The Cubs Basketball team won its fifth straight game last night by defeating St. Francis Lits in a game at Grant Street School gymnasium. Miss Beatrice Moran has returned after spending some time in New York City.

The girle Ramblers Basketball team will seek revenge this evening against the Club at the Grant btreet School evmnasium. James 'McCarroll of Columbia University spent the week end at home. Margaret Salitski has returned after spending the week visiting ner sister, Mrs. Martin XMorougn in Hazleton. mother, Mrs.

Fred Fehlinger of Gore Street. Mrs. Fred Pyatt is 1H. Condition of Mrs. Charlotte Anderson of Welles Avenue, who has been ill at her home for two months.

I Is slowly Improving. N. Loveland suggested that Houser write to officials of the Bronx Zoo and learn whether an eagle, captive eight years, could take care of itself if liberated. Suggestion won the approval of council and Councilman Houser said he would write the metropolitan zoo and report back as soon as he receives a reply. C0UGHLIN SENIORS REHEARSING PLAY Cast to Give 'The Queen's Husband' February 14 Rehearsals for the senior piay, "The Queen's by Robert day, February 14, In Coughlin High School are being held each day directed by Mrs.

Mollie me principal cnaracters or the comedv are nnrtrnvprl hi- Ann Urbanick, Lillian Mc- jaanamon. Other members of the cast are Anne Mulhern, Otto Glasser, Daniel Martinovlch, Leo Ncfoskl, Thomas William Belsel, Leo tfourglivich, Myron Shpur, James Corbett and George Lehet. Teachers Chorus Will Sing at Nye Lecture Teachers" Chorus of Wilkes-Barre City School District, only such organization known to be active in the State, held rehearsal yesterday afternoon in the music room of Coughlin High School. The chorus will sing at the lecture by Senator Gerald Nye on Tuesday night, February 25, In Meyers High School. Senator Nye will speak on "The Munitions Racket." and the lecture will be sponsored by the Teachers' Institute.

The chorus, directed by Gwilym Davies, is being cut from 74 to between 50 and 60. Admission to the program will be by ticket only, and the tickets are distributed by teachers. Justice Party Preempted Harrlsburg, Feb 4 (4s) Residents of the 33rd Congressional District In Pittsburgh pre-empted the name "Coughlin Social Justice Party" in Dauphin County Court today. They said they would nominate a candidate for U. S.

Representative. Laurel Rom SACRED CANTATA A cantata "The Greatest Gift" will be given in the Laurel Run Primitive Methodist Church Friday night February 7 at 8. The words of the cantata are by R. Bronner the music by H. W.

Petrle. The chorus: Sopranos Mrs. Richard Thomas, Mrs. Fred Kingston, Mrs. 'William Kingston, Mrs.

Margaret Taylor, Mrs. Andrew Gutkos-kie, Mrs. John Solowskl, Miss Matilda Philips, Mrs. John Throop; altos, Mrs. Arthur Rowlands, Mrs.

Sadie Washick, Miss Emma Shantz, Miss Edna Casterline, Miss Anna Barnes, Miss Corrine Griffith; tenors, Richard Thomas, Arthur Rowlands, Brinly Griffith, Abraham Belles, William Kingston, Man-nus Kresgie, William Davis; bass, Emrys Jones, William Lewis, William Peters, William Williams, Ernest Barnes, John George. Pianist, Mrs. Charles Belles. Director, Rev. George T.

Bamford. This Cantata will be presented on Thursday night of children under 16 years of age. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS Primitive Methodist Wednesdav. 6:30, Junior choir rehearsal. 7:30, prayer meeting.

8:30 teachers meet ing. PERFECT ATTENDANCE Certificate and seals were award ed last Sunday In Primitive Sunday School for perfect attendance. Su perintendent William Davis and Rev. George T. Bamford made the pres entation.

Diplomas for one years perfect attendence were received. bv Argine Thomas, Muriel Rowlands, Nellie Gregory, Evelyn Casterline, Mrs. xouron, Florence Moore, seals for two years, Donald Brazlnskl, Sterling' Brazinski, Arthur Rowlands, James Hughes, Harvey Nielsen, Minnie Casterline. Seals for three years, Ronald Ross, Edna Casterline, Mrs. William Kingston, Mrs.

F. Brazinski, William Rowlands, Gladys Ross, Charlotte Moore, Lillian Boss, Eloulse Moore, Mrs. M. A. Davis, Mrs.

Alben Evans. Seals for four years, Arline Prutzman, Betsy Ross. Robert Row lands, William Ross, William Row lands, Mrs. William Rowlands, Ernest Evans, Delia Casterline, Anna Casterline, Belva Rowlands. Seals for five years, Elsie Prutzman, Carl Evans, John Salowskl, Hannah Casterline, Margaret Maslin.

Seals for six years, Rosemond Hearn, Sarah George, Harold Evans, Cliff George, Sophie Hearn, Joseph Weiss, Lloyd George, Walter George, Earl Evans, Catherine Ross, Betty Ross, Mrs. Mary Morgans, Mrs. Margaret George. MEN'S CLASS MEETING At a meetinir of Men's Bible Class held recently at the home of winiam Kingston arrangements were made for the presentation of tne piay "The Ghost Chaser" to oe given Friday February 21. COVERED DISH SUPPER The Home Departments held a covered disn supper in M.

Church parlors recently. Present: Mrs. Edward Bevan, Mrs. Frank Fehlinger, Mrs. Jane Williams, Mrs.

Griffith Thomas, Mrs. Marjorie Bender, Mrs. Clara Shclhamer. Mrs. Martha Crawford, Mrs.

John Coop er, Mrs. Jane Troop, Mrs. Sadie Washick, Mrs. William Davis, Mrs. Susan Fillmanr Pauline Karnosky, Mrs.

Bessie Williams, Mrs. William Watkins. Mrs. Thomas Watkins, Mrs. Alice Danko, Mrs.

Martha Cluskie. Mrs. Sarah Troon. Mrs. Amanda Casterline, Mrs.

J. Her- notts, Mrs. W. Ross, Mrs. Mary A.

Davis, Mrs. William R. Edwards, Mrs. Marian Griffith, Mrs. Margaret Ross, Mrs.

Joseph Casterline, Mrs. IFrank Siley, Mrs. Raymond Casterline, Mrs. Albert Casterline, Delia Kearney, Mrs. John Drendall, Mrs.

Jane Maslin, Mrs. Anna Dukes, Mrs. Charles Brown, Mrs. Emily Stroble, Mrs. Florence Pickett PERSONAL MENTION Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Price entertained recently Mr. and Mrs. Fred Price of Ashley and Miss Hazel Price of Wilkes-Barre. Mr.

and Mrs. John Waslcy. and sons spent Sunday with Mrs. E. J.

Hughes and son of Kingston. Miss Mable Balliet visited rela-, tives at Jermyn on Sunday, check lor tne iirsi uu yesterday. He had refused since Saturday to accept it, holding that when it was approved it should have been on a voucher separate from the one listing the pays of his department employes. Mayor Loveland announced receipt of a check for $225 from Plains Township for use for one year for one cruiser of Station WQFM. Of this, $200 is the fee for police radio service and $25 is part payment for installation of a ceiver costing $34.

An additional check for $9 has been promised, he said. Receipt of a check for $16.50 from a man who damaged the police patrol also was reported received by the Mayor. Eckman Is Reappointed On resolution by Councilman Houser, George Eckman was i reappointed as manager of Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport at a salary iu $40 a w. M. Meyers was appointed inspector of planes and Frank Sickler, inspector of grounds, each at a wage of 50 cents an hour.

Philip Bolen, supervisor of all relief projects for the city for three years, was appointed as supervisor 1 onii house raising projects and Samuel Tench was appointed supervisor flood control, Laurel Run and rvonir finrv, control and cobbling projects, each to receive a wage of $6 a day ana i a uay iu use of automobile. City planning commission was rarxnaA at ths nnpnin? Of the 6CS- sion for failure to conclude the re naming of streets -in farsons ana Miners Mills where there is duplication of other city street names. Alderman Paul Kulesavage of the 19th Ward raised the discussion in a request for action on the matter. hit ooM PiMinnilmnn Drum Corps of Wilkes-Barre Post 132, American Legion, will hold rehearsal on Friday night at the home, Merchants' Lane, in preparation for service as an escort to Rev. E.

P. White of Catholic University, Washington, past national chaplain of the American Legion, when he arrives in this city on Saturday. Father White will speak at, a dinner of Holy Name Society of St, Mary's Church on Sunday night at Hotel Redlngton. An American Legion guard of honor will meet Rev. Father White on his arrival in this city on Saturday, the time of which Is not yet known, and will take him to the hotel, and he also will be escorted from the church to the dinner on Sunday night Plans for the part the Legion will play In the former national chaplain's visit were discussed at the meeting of the post last Besides the guard of honor, the post will have a large, representation at the dinner.

A committee having as members Roy Hapeman, Attorney Herman B. Shepard, Edward Groff and Fred Potter- was named to arrange for the guard of honor. The rush to file applications for the adjusted compensation payment on June 15 has dropped off, volunteer workers at the home reported last night. To date 750 have filed, Adjutant Frank Goeckel said. Less than 5 per cent of those already assisted have been without the pink slips obtained when the first payment was made.

In lieu of this slip the discharge certificate must be produced. At the meeting last night committee reports were made and progress was announced In the membership drive under way In charge of former commander, William C. Williams. Attorney Frank P. Slattery, was guest speaker.

Others speaking were Attorney Herman B. Shepard, Past District Commander Joseph Schneider, vtinjiniji 1 cm uiiri, irilll JDUICII and T. Charles Holland. Registration Rooks Printing Is Awarded County Commienlonein Lewis Edwards, John MacGuffle and John Riley yesterday opened bids for furnishing the county with registration books, and the contract was awarded to Times-Leader Printing Company. Bids also were opened for furnishing the county with office supplies and all were referred to the controller and Harry McGee, purchasing agent, for tabulation and report.

The contract to furnish the coun-' ty with an Underwood Elliot Fisher binding machine was awarded to the company which makes the machines at its bid of $350. New York University Centers Open Today New York University Division of General Education will offer more than 125 courses for teachers at its local center to open today In this city. The courses will be accepted for credit toward degrees of the University's 'School of Education within the limits of the degree requirements. Other centers to open today for the second semester are Nanticoke, Hazleton, Carbondale and Scranton. Otjf worrlm ovw wttt yog nqultrly viiit your m.

-til AmrlcM Slot. Hire yn buy with confkWt our loodl mitfurt up to th hiqh-tit lttndardi and you fur of mny monty-wvinq opportunity Wkor QmIHt Cf i (Mi four Monty tu hrMoit in bulk lbs. the pound 45c dozen boh. 5C lb- 4c 2 heads 15c doz. 12c Large Juicy 'Florida 5c ea.

Porterhouse, lb. 37c 2 lbs 19c lb 25c 2 lb8 33c Sugar Cured iu tf Boneless, any 10. lift size piece thiUv In Our Htorri andr Brr nd Vicinity1 1 Valleyltes mostly slipped, but in other parts of the State pedestrians and motorists slipped and struggled through eleet, snow and rain yesterday and fearfully prepared for another storm, reported more se vere, roaring from the West on the crest of another sub-zero wave. "Colder" Is the forecast for today: In the city and suburbs pedestrians and motorists found the "going tough" because of ice-coated walks, streets and nighways, but State highway patrol and municipal police 'said last night no serious accidents had been reported. Passenger and-freight trains in the majority of cases were late because of slippery rails and inability to "make time" because of the grades and hills on right ways in this Wyoming Valley escaped the tragedy column yenterday, though seven bersons died In vesterdav'a.

storm- in other parts of the State. The deaths boosted the toll of weather fatalities in the last two weeks to around 50. State highway crews, just through with opening snow-blocked roads, went to work cindering in an attempt to make highways safer. Warm wind and rain of yesterday melted much of the snow remaining from the frigid blast of several days ago. William S.

McCormick, who piloted Admiral Byrd In his Antarctic flight, parked his plane at Philadel. phla yesterday en route from New York to Lancaster. He took a train to the latter city to address a Parent-Teachers' Association meet-lnS: Three were killed in Philadelphia. Joseph Pawlus, 55, died in an automobile collision on the Bristol Pike; Joseph -Allen, 32, negro, was struck by a trolley, and Isaac Allen was killed by a motorist who failed to Two negroes burned to death In a garage fire at Pittsburgh. A truck and trailer skidded down a hill at Canonsburg! struck another truck and killed Vincent Stabile.

17, of Pittsburgh, Louise Patton, elx-year-old Athens girl, walked in front of a car she did not one. Trees snapped under the beautiful but heavy burden of ice-coated limbs. "--Wires sagged, breaking-poles and lines. A bus skidded through a guard rail near Sharon Hill. Delaware County, rolled down an embankment and Injured 15 persons.

Two passengers crawled out, stopped a freight train and had eight of the Injured taken to Philadelphia. A school bus slipped off the road near Pittsburgh but none of the 30 passengers was hurt. At Philadelphia a $25,000 blaze destroyed a building of the Electric Storage Battery Company. Three alarms in rapid succession called 34 pieces of apparatus to the scene. Catherine Austin Heads Auxili lary Catherine Austin was elected president of Ladles' Auxiliary to Roosevelt for President Club, Luzerne County, at a meeting held In Hanover Township last night.

Others named: First vice president, Loretta North; recording secretary, Susan Wilson; financial secretary, Nellie Ho wells; treasurer, Mrs. Anna Hoffman; trustees, Mary Brady, Margaret Dolln, Mrs. Alice McHale; executive committee, Elizabeth Bryant, Mrs. Thomas Parry, Mrs. Arline Omella and TheodoBa Kolenda.

At the next meeting, to be held at a time to be announced, second and third vice presidents, corresponding secretary and two trustees will be elected. Luncheon was served to more than 80 persons. 2 Youths Injured When Sled and Auto Collide Two city youths, Leo Cook, 14, of 53 Carbon Lane, and James Cor-rigan, 13 of 64 North Sherman Street, suffered head and hand injuries last night shortly after 6 when the sled on which they were coasting collided with an automobile on Coal Street near Grant Street. Police investigated and released the operator, David Trurowf of 53 South Sherman Street, to appear when wanted. The youths were treated by a physician who reported their injuries were not serious.

License Expired, Court Drops Case Holding the liquor license to Anthony Pasquarello, 108 Curtin Street, Dupont, had expired and terminated on December 31, 1935, three days after the petition to revoke the license was filed by the Liquor Control Board, Judge B. R. Jones In a decision yesterday holds the question involved is merely academic and that there is now nothing to revoke, and therefore he die-musses the rule to tevoke. The complaint averred Pasquarello was not the real and actual owner of the licensed business and that It was owned and managed by Ferdinando Pierantonl. Secretary Siegfried To Attend Convention Floyd Siegfried, secretary of Wilkes-Barre School Board left yesterday for Harrlsburg to attend a convention of school board secretaries being held in conjunction with a school directors' convention.

He will return on Friday. His duties -will be in charge of Miss Margaret J. Nicholson during his absence. John Ivor Jones, vice-president of the school board, was the only member who, until yesterday afternoon, had announced his Intention of attending the directors' convention. He will leave today.

Dora Greenburg Day Observance Tomorrow Dora Greenberg Day, observed each year by members- of Talmud Torah, will be held tomorrow afternoon and evening in the synagogi A tea will be given in the afternoon. Mrs. William Smulyan and Mrs. Clem Karnofskl will be in charge. In the evening the men will hold a smoker.

Hosts will be Has kell Ginsburgh, Henry Smulowltz. Gerald Hershenfeld and Herman Zelkowitz. NATALIE ELLIOTT CARR Natalie Elliott Carr, New York society heiress who two years ago disappeared from Vassar College, became a novice in a Canadian convent and recently left the convent, has given up her determination to become a nun for her engagement to wed has been announced. Miss Carr's husband-to-be Is Walter Burke-Coll of Stamford, Conn. She recently left the convent for a "test period" before taking her final vows.

for further information relative to revision of grant for intercepting sewer installed in this city. In a communication to City Con troller William E. Murphy, Mayor Charles N. Loveland inclosed oaths of office of Dr. H.

Gordon Guyler, Frank Clark and Prof. D. J. Cray as members of the police civil service board. Heights' Business Men's Associa tion in a letter to Council ex pressed 'gratitude for its coopera tion with installation of a new lighting system on East Market Street.

The bond of Michael Kolesar, ac countant in the bureau of accounts and auditing, of $5,000 was filed. Fred N. Roll, sealer or weights and measures, reported 6,965 in spections during 1935. The roiiowmg resolutions, were adopted: Brown Settling tax penalty at 8 per cent, on properties of Emalie GlanckolT, Mrs. Sophia Dattner, Leo OConnor, Fred Gebhardt es tate and Richard C.

Richards. Nobel Drawing warrant of $180 in favor of Herman Kantrovitz for purchase of furniture. Williams That warrants be drawn discounting bills in connection with WPA projects as follows: Geick and Traill Stone Company, Eastern Pennsylvania Supply Company, $52.62 and $151.09. Williams Authorizing Bell Telephone Company to place extension phone in department of streets. Williams Directing the city clerk to advertise for bids on a second-hand 7-ton steam roller.

Nobel Authorizing the director of public safety to purchase all equipment necessary to put the B. I. A. Building into shape for use in connection with a women's WPA sewing equipment. Nobel Authorizing the director of public safety to buy locks, valves, cylinder and other parts needed for repair of the City Hall elevator.

PARSONS CHURCH TO HOLD BAZAR A bazar will be held on February 17, 18, 19 in-St. Dominick's Church by members of the church. The main feature will be a doll contest in which Misses' Betty Schumacher, Betty Mench, Peggy Fortune and Florence Hartr will be contestants. An entertainment and a party of months will alsq be special attractions. ENTERTAINS GUILD Mrs.

Kenneth Mead entertained the Georgianna Guild of Baptist Church on Friday evening at her home. Present: Miss Sara Bassler, Mrs. Roy Pero, Mrs. Lila Mrs. Helen Ross.

WORK PROGRESSING Work is progressing rapidly on the Primitive Methodist Church auditorium. An indirect lighting system is Deing installed by John' son Brothers of Wilkes-Barre. DINNER PARTY A dinner party was held recently at tne American Legion Home, George Avenue. James Martino, Joseph Galinas, Joseph Rozanski. Florence Friar, and Paul Kiskevich entertained.

Others Aldona Keris. Leona Yenchas, Margaret Kenis, xseiue wycavage, Uelia Alexia. Jen nie Lalus, Helen Wescavage, Anna Resamus, Isabelle League, Anna Veleska, Agnes Veleska, Isabelle Kosloski, Jule LeLeshus. Catherine Brice, Delia Petroski, Leona Si- monitis, Anthony Verbalis, Bernard Maslowski. William Kaxemeriusz Ben Alexis, Albert Alexis, John La- bus, Joseph Scharnulis, Bernard No-rakus, John Kenis, Anthony Simon-itis.

CANDLELIGHT TEA Ladies' Aid Society of Primitive Methodist Church is planning a canaiengnt tea to De nem in the near future. Mrs. J. S. Miller of Plains is in charge.

Society has elected these officers: President. Mrs. Fred Benjamin; vice-presi dent, Mrs. 'inomas wewmah. secre tary, Mrs.

George Miller; assistant secretary, Mrs. Lee Austin; treas urer, Miss Minnie Brutzman; social committee, Mrs. JSva Robinson. ENTERTAINS CLUB Mrs. Victoria Heinbach entertained the Orchid Club recentlv Present: Mrs.

John D. Reese, Mrs. T. M. Thomas, Mrs.

John Harris, ivirs. jonn rero, mrs. jonn ANNOUNCEMENTS Advisory r- Board of Baptist Church will meet tonight at the parsonage at 7:30. NOTES AND PERSONALS Mrs. Leland Mackinson left on Saturday to spend two weeks with her aunt, Mrs.

Harper Kresge at Quakertown. Mrs. R. J. Pierce of Buffalo Is spending two weeks with her parents, Rev, and Mrs.

Harrv T. Renville. Mrs. Pierce will sing at the morning service on Sunday. Mrs.

Granville Mugford of 336 ueorge Avenue is in Miss Anna Hughes of Lewistnwn has returned home after spending inree visiting Mrs. W. W. Seouton, Street. mrs.v Lnancs Acore and inn Charles of Dunmoro is visiting ier Nobel had been in charge of the commission and asked him for a report.

Councilman Nobel said the commission had not been able to arrange a conference. Mayor Love-land said the commission had proceeded to submit the list to the postal authorities and that the list was returned, but no action taken. Councilman Houser, who has jur FARMDALE MILK queans 25c FANCY BLUE ROSE RICE 2 11c 8c FANCY SEEDLESS RAISINS 5c ASCO Buckwheat or PANCAKE FLOUR 2 13c Golden Syrup 1 lb. can 11c Large Meaty Santa Clara PRUNES 40-50 to Medium Size Prunes 4 lbs. 19c Finest Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Sweet Juicy Florida Mm Oranges isdiction over tne planning commission, ended the discussion fcy Station- tho cnmmiiuiinn either will be requested to finish its work or that a new commission win De ed.

Defends Coal Shipments Raymond Toole, contractor for the delivery of coal to city build-incm AeianAoA himself npainst a re cent charge by Councilman Williams that the coal delivered has not met specifications. Toole submitted report of tests to show the coal did meet requirements. Council agreed that both Toole and the city shall continue to make laboratory tests from time to time to make certain the coal is of the quality desired. Resolutions directing City Clerk Harvey weiss to advertise ior Dias 6 and 7 brought the objection of Councilman Nobel that he would have to pay for them but had not been consulted. Mayor Loveland said the matter had been discussed In nnnfrpnpA with Nnhol nr-Miant- Mayor Loveland said the doors were part of supplies needed for a Councilman Nobel agreed to the necessity of the doors and voted for the (resolution, Dut announced, am going to watch every dollar lnn.

.1 If fU. spent in my ufrauiiiciii uic bills are over $50 and contracted without my consent I am not going -v annrnvB thorn" An ordinance vacating Cedar Lane between Harkine Lane and Jones street was introaucea, referred to the committee of the whnlp nnH ftrHpVtH Contract for eight dump trucks at its bid of $6,296 was awarded to Motor Twins and contract for four larvAf ti-iinlra woa atvotvlpi tft OJftri- rad Motor Company at its bid of Tender New Beets or Carrots New Green Cabbage Crisp Iceberg Lettuce Sweet Juicy Tangerines GRAPEFRUIT In Our Meat Markets STEAK -33c Tender Round Sirloin, lb. 35c Mayor Loveiana saia later 1 that Council may soon advertise for Roberts' Tasty Scrapple Roberts' Loose Sausage Fresh Ground Hamburg more ituckb. Af Oimr anil innI'O'lt muj -v IV1CL11U IGOU Of entered into with the Darte Estate ior purcnase or land needea tor ex pauuiuii i iic ail ui I. IAiinnilmam XM 1 1 U-, km aA Vuuiiv-iiuiti II 11110.1110 DUUlllilinu for filing the annual report of xuroy rxeaiin jeniei William Gravell, acting tree tor asked Council in a communication SMOKED BACON r.KAIUUODWu"11' F-rlcr-n Efffrllvr Mrkrtl In Vllkt.