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Eleven WILKES-BARRE RECORD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 Brown Row, Wanamle, and was at tls was not epidemic in any 9t the localities where the 12 casee oc- ntiiirAil tlnaoltr iinnn Vflftftlnfttlon for William R. VanHorn Trains Offer tended by scores of relatives and John S. Davis, friends. There were many floral Funeral Tomorrow offerings. A requiem mass was celebrated in St Mary's Lithuanian Church, Wanamle.

by the rector, Rev. Leake Rejects Vaccination Thinks in Some Instances Nose Wash Is Preventive For Infantile Paralysis Reported to Protect Monkeys, It Is Ready for Trial Lonely Cure William R. VanHorn, 59. of 155 Victor A. Simkonis.

Interment was the disease, Dr. Leake said; "The likelihood of the whole series of cases having -occurred thrpugh natural causes Is extremely His conclusion was: "It is believed that to many physicians this series of cases, following by intervals of six to fourteen days the in-' Jeotlon of one or the other of two West River Street, credit manager for Planters Nut and Chocolate Aged 67, Dies for Glen Alden Coal Company Company of this city, died yesterday morning at 2:15 at his home Christmas 4Lonely Hearts' in the parish cemetery. Flower carriers were Josephine Morgis, Erma Voshef ski, Antoinette Mras, Lillian Kas-merchlk, Mrs. John Cherrie, Mary Pelltskl, Amelia Beunas, Mrs. Meto, roiiowing-a ie naa in Man, Bacteriologists Told Children So Contracted been ill a week.

Born in Fairmount Township, January 20, 1876, Mr. VanHorn had different vaccines, renaera unuei-slrable the further use of poliomyelitis virus for human vaccinations Special Proves to Be Great Success" Infantile Paralysis and Mrs. name Briggs, all members" of Newport- Township Post 539, American Legion Auxiliary. at present." at Audenreid Casket bearers were Joseph Bis -New York, Dec. 26 JP Discovery at the Rockefeller Institute of a nose wash which protects monkeys from infantile paralysis and is now ready "for trial in man" was reported to the Society of American Bacterjplogists at Iti openlngr session-today; A second, entirely different sort 1 cuit, John Dymertko, Michael 0 T.

a a If a infnn llA narahveli avnAPf V1 tfTianTStdps Infantile Sharpe, John -Kazmerchlk. Frank ueeu an executive oi me rmiueni Company' for 19 years. He was a member of Lodge 109, B. P. O.

of which he was trustee; and was also treaaurerof -trustees- of -the Elks Home on North River Street for the last six years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. New- TorkrDecr26 Therall- Koshinskl and Zigmund Butka. John S. Davis, 67, general superintendent of stripping at No.

5 Colliery, Glen Alden Coal Company at Audenreid. died yesterday morn- roads are going into the show business. Paralysis Vaccination New York, Dec. 26, CP) Dr. William H.

Park of the. City Health or infantile paralysis preventive found in Vitamin the vitamin MRS. ANNA BUTKOFSKI about as effective as the other. Neither was 100 per cent effective, but out of 20 monkeys with noses Railroad men have been toying of the Public Health Service, who has studied many major outbreaks of this disease at first hand, today Issued a warning against vaccination for that disease. Dr.

Leake listed 12 specific case histories of children which he said cave clear implication that they The funeral of Mrs. Anna Butcof- ing at 6:15 at the family home, 16 from oranges, lemons, tomatoes, spinach, cabbage and lettuce, was Mr. VanHorn is survived by his with the idea 'for some time, they Department said today that. vac treated with sodium alum only two skl was held yesterday morning from her home, 22 North Hancock wife, the former Miss Mae Cooper of this city, and the following Street, followed by a requiem high cination of children against infantile paralysis had been stopped in Nau, Vnrk ftF a. aealnst cousins: Mrs.

W. B. Fritz and Mrs. J. Scott of Benton; Mrs.

Florence may have contracted the disease admit, but this week "Lonely Hearts Special," cinched the matter. The Lonely Hearts Special was a train which was originally advertised as a mundane "Christmas excursion to the Berkshires with mass at St. Mary's Polish Church, Park Avenue, which scores attended. Monsignor J. J.

Kowalewskl was celebrant of the mass, assisted vaccines published in the Journal VanHorn and Miss Modesta Ximena, as a result of the vaccination, and with high fatality. Saying that paralytic poltomyell- both of Wilkes-Barre The funeral will be held tomor by Rev. Stanley Stungia and Rev. John Lipskl, -Interment was In the row ftftftrnnnn 2 frnm. TfnlffpnVi Christmas dinner included," but reported from Columbia university.

The vitamin at Columbia prevented infantile paralysis in monkeys, but under circumstances so peculiar that, the vitamin is not yet ready for trial on The Rockefeller Institute nose wash was based on the known fact that rinfantlleparalysia attacks through the hose, ana particularly through the nerves of smell. It does not enter the humam body in anv other, route to cause the disease. Tannic acid and sodium alum were tried1 as nose washes. One was caught infantile paralysis wnen an were exposed to it. The tannic acid was about equally effective, "The resistance," says the report made by A.

B. Sabln. P. K. Olitaky, and H.

R. Cox, "could be maintained over a period of several weeks by one daily installation of the chemical." Evidence that the protection was entirely in the nose, was found in the faet that after weeks of this treatment the monkeys' blood con-tained none of the antibody eub- stances which give general Im Funeral Home, 465 South Malni parish cemetery at Wyoming. munity -to the naralvsis. Street. Interment will be in Oak- Bearers were wiiuam roweu, or the American aaeaicai juamn-tlon.

Dr. Park, one of the developer of Vaccine, said It had been given to 9,000 children, and 8,000 more awaited vaccination. "We have had only one fatality, he said, "and that about six weeks ago. We had also one doubt-ful case about a month in? a three months' Illness. Mr.

Davis was born in Wales and came to America when he was one and a half years old. He lived all his life in Audenreid and was a member of Audenreid Congregational Church. Mr. Davis was a member of Hazle Lodge, 327,. F.

and A. Knights Templar, and Shrine. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, Dwllda, Rhoda, at home; Mrs. Curtis Baskln of Freeland, Mrs. William Jacobeon of Wilkes-Barre; one sister, Mrs.

Mary L. Johns of Hazleton. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2. Services will be conducted at the house with Rev. A.

B. Fisk of lawn Cemetery. Wilkes-Barre Lodge, Anthony Blskowski, Peter Mc- the Idea of making lonely people happy on Christmas Day in a railroad train so appealed to the sponsors that a sobriquet became an official title. Some 250 persons, lonely and "Experimentally," the report stated, "there Is now sufficient basis for a trial in man of these u. ir, will hoia a service at Aravich.

John Goul, John Siczenf- tuwiena uneral Home at l. Bkl and waiter Babkowski. Rev. chemicals In the prevention of Charles Zawol pronounced final poliomyelitis during epidemics." otherwise, boarded the speoial at benediction at the grave, hue, Kingston. Rev.

Norman W. Clemens of Kingston Methodist New York in the morning. And, lo and behold, at White Plains Church, officiated. Largs number who should get on but Santa or norai tributes attested the Amusements esteem held for Mrs. Boyer.

who Claus and a batch of entertainers. A niano had been installed in the was-a- resident-of theWest Side observation car and everybody ficiating. Interment will be in for a half century. Interment was At thelU-ving in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas, danced' and sang: ana the performers performed; rauoearers were ueoree schei- Mountain View Former Board Member Look Smart lenberger, Oliver Schellenberger, "So Red the Rose screen version of the romantic novel of the South, comes to the Irving on Saturday. A Herbert Gladlev.

At a dinner was served In a hotel and the Mayor of the town made a nice little speech. Theneverybody the Lonely Hearts Special and came cast of well known names is fea ueorge Fagan ana cnaries Barnard Dies at Laurel Run tured. Including Margaret Sullivan, CATHERINE CORRIGAN Randolph Scott and -Walter Connolly. It tells the story of a South Funeral services for Mrs. Cath Thomas B.

Watkins, former erine Corrigan were held yesterday ern family 'Which faced hardships school director of Laurel Run Bor morning irom the home. 439 Chest nut Street, Kingston, with scores of and struggles in those days when a peaceful eountry was scarred by the flame of war. It also tells the story of a young girl's love tried and ough and highly esteemed resident of Wilkes-Barre Township, died yesterday afternoon at 5 at his home, 48 Spruce Street, following a long Illness. Until he became ill, Mr. Watkins relatives and friends in attendance.

Solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at 10:30 in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, by" Rev. Martin J. Maher, celebrant; Rev. J.

J. Maher, deacon; and Rev. Charles MoElwee, sub-deacon. Rev. Thomas tested when the man to whom she is pledged refuses to heed the call of patriotism even though he sees his people plight.

was employed by Lehigh Wilkes-Barre Coal Company. Mr. Watkins is survived by his Margaret Sullavan plays the part home. "It was marvelous, said W. T.

Gaynor, the railroad's liaison man among the Lonely Hearts. "That stunt of bringing Santa Claus and the entertainers on the train went over big let me tell you. "You may say that the Lonely Hearts Special is an established success and there will be more run in the very near future. Nobody got drunk either." Most of the Lonely Hearts were rather elderly, he reported, but there were also two little children. One was his own daughten and the other was the child of a Lonely Heart.

"The child wasn't lonely at all," Mr. Gaynor said. The railroad has been working up to Its "show train" idea very gradually, Mr. Gaynor said. It all Gildea was seated in the sanctuary, gaily goe lo your head! Hold your head proudly, wear a pretty hair ornament and your evening's a success.

We've flower or feather wreaths 75c to 1.50. Gold with rhinestone or pearl bead Juliet caps 2.50 to 6.50. mere were numerous norai trib wife and three sons, John, Robert and Donald; seven brothers, William of Laurel Run, John of Kings or the gin, vauette, while Randolph Scott is her sweetheart. the Penn utes. Interment was in St.

Mary's Cemetery, Hanover, where Rev. M. ton, javia, iugn, unaries, juawara J. Maher pronounced final benediction, i and Arthur watkins of Wilkes- Pallbearers were William Cos- Barre; and a sister, Mies Mary iru.i tr i Merciless gangsters prove no match for the savage bravery of a girl fighting for the things she loves most in "Show Them. No Mercy," tello, Charles Bradv.

William Wil wmnina oi xunnera, ii. i. ive 'grandchildren also survive. liams, tienry smith, m. f.

uarney which opens today at the Penn ana Thomas Mccarrrey. STEPHEN STAVISCAK This thrilling anil-crime picture features Rochell Hudson, Cesar OBITUARY Scores of friends and relatives attended the funeral of Stephen Stavlscak held yesterday morning from his home, 36 Elm Street. A MRS. MARY BAKER Romero, Bruce Cabot and Edward Norris. Miss Hudson first encounters the gangsters when she and her husband stumble into their hideaway to seek shelter from the rain.

The story leads them through a series of adventures until the climax, she takes matters in her own solemn high mass of requiem was Mrs. Mary Baker, aged resident of 13 Charles Street, Wilkes-Barre celebrated at Sacred Heart Slovak started four years ago when the winter Olympics were held at Lake Placid and the railroad began running "snow trains," which carried winter sports enthusiasts for a day of skiing. They took on at once and the idea has gradually expanded. Puritan Congregational Mrs. Evan J.

Davis Sunday School Class of Puritan Congregational Church will hold Its fourth Church by Monsignor John A Township, died last night at her home following an Illness of six Sabota. Deacon was Rev. Stephen months. Mrs. Baker had resided in UuricK, Kingston, and Rev.

Joseph hands to provide a startling con clusion. that township for 25 years and was a devout member of Holy Rosary siovaK utiurcn or Asniey. sne was At the Orpheum Mona Barrie appears in support also a War Mother. Surviving are her husband, John annual Christmas party in the of Jack Holt in "Storm Over the church tonight. a daughter, Mrs.

John Palfey, and Andes," now playing at the Or a son, reter isaKer, Dotn or Ashley, pheum. It is a colorful screen play of romance, aviation and war. FodsKoo was subdeacon. Albert and Carl Heylek, August Johnson, Stephen Viros and Catherine Urbanski were flower carriers. Six brothers-in-law of' the deceased were bearers: Andrew Stephen, Martin, Michael and Albert Hudak and John A.

Geovin. Interment was in the parish cemetery at Dallas. JOHN DOLAN The funeral of John Dolan was held yesterday morning from his home, 385 Pringle Street, Pringle, with many friends and relatives in attendance. Rev. Thomas McElwee celebrated a high mass of requiem and two sisters, Catherine Adam of Maine and Rose of Cleveland.

Also eight grandchildren and one great granacniid. "Her Secret" 9 vice In It 1 1 vi The simplest frock takes on drama vith the right jewelry. A clip, a pair of bracelets or a belt of rhinestones. Pearls in several strands, at your throat. Long dangly ear rings.

Any of these is a cure for boredom, priced from 1.00 to 5.00. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 from the home of her daugh At the Capitol Musically speaking, "Thanks a Million," which opens at the Capitol today, promises to have not a dull moment in its nine reels of vocal ter, Mrs. rairey. 08 uermaine Street, 1 iff ''u IP Ashley. A requiem high mass will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Slovak Church at 9:30 and Interment will and instrumental syncopation pro lor be in St.

Mary's Cemetery, Han at St. Ignatius's Church, Kingston, and pronounced benediction at the grave in the tansn cemetery. over. HAK.H.V Bearers were Peter Berry, James Jones, John Cannon, Hugh Gallag Harry Hershberger, 60, colliery engineer at the Olyphant Colliery her, Thomas uauagher and John vided oy sucn ravorites as uick Powell, Paul Whiteman and band, Ramona, Ann Dvorak, Patsy Kelly, Dave Rubinoff; the Vacht Club Boys and the King's Men. The picture carries a high tension comedy story In the adventures of a one night troupe herded through the backwoods by the sour visaged Fred Allen.

Gus Kahn and Arthur Johnston wrote many of the tunes, including "Thanks a Million" and "I've Got a Pocketful of evening oi uoal company and former resident of Wilkes-Barre McGrady. PHILIP BERGSTRASSER The funeral of Philip Bergstras- and Plymouth, died Wednesday at his home In Dalton following a long illness. ser was held yesterday afternoon from his home, 211 Hazle Street, with many friends and relatives in Mr. Hershberger was a graduate or Wyoming seminary, class or 1895, attendance. Rev.

Carl Schindler of He was a member of Factoryville Lodge of Masons and Arch Chapter St. Pauls Lutheran Church offici ated and interment was in Hollen- or Masons at Factoryville. sir. Hershberger served as chairman of back Cemetery. Bearers were Henry, William Dalton Borough Council.

Carl, Philip and Frank Bergstrasser Deeds Recorded Property Transfers Filed With Recorder George R. Stacker Surviving are hla wife, Elizabeth and Uornam. a sister, Mrs. Dillon Clemens, baax haw dislinclu nctwn CATHERINE REAP MORROW 91 Rochester, and two brothers, Frank of Edwardsville and Marvin of Berwick. The funeral of Mrs.

Catherine Reap Morrow Was held yesterday The funeral will be held tomor- MTU liftprnnnri nfr 9-30 of Mo hnmA morning from the home, 62 Cliff Street, Upper Plttston, and was at tended by many friends. A solemn Dozens of different evening bags, so that you may choose in individual type. Sequins, gold or silver kid, tapestry, rhinestones, pearls on silk requiem mass was celebrated at St, Rev. S. T.

Percival of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church and Rev. Herbert Punchard of Dalton Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Fern Knoll Cemetery, Dallas. Mary Church by Kev. Arthur Mc- Andrews assisted by Rev.

Father Hammond as deacon and Rev. many others. 1 to 14.98. Father McHale, Chicago, as sub- '--and 0 iliinf Isabella G. Stookey of Kingston to Edward B.

and Ruth Abend of same place, property in Kingston for $1,000. Pennsylvania Institution for Instruction of the Blind to Thomas Dickson of New York City, property in Wilkes-Barre Township for $5,500. Elizabeth O. Williams of Wilkes-, Barre to Elizabeth A. Williams of same place, property in Wilkes-Barre for $1,000.

Plymouth National Bank to Margaret Butcher of Plymouth, property in Plymouth for $600. Richard and Rhue Delahunty of deacon. Burial was In the parish cemetery. Bearers were Patrick Clarke, An drew Breza, Thomas Heath, James O'JNeiii, William madden and Joseph Reap. MRS.

MARGARET ROCHE MRS. BRIDGET HANLON' An active church member and prominently identified with many organizations, Mrs. Bridget Han-Ion died yesterday afternoon at 2:20 at the home, 40 Maxwell Street. She was a resident of the East End section for nearly 60 years. Mrs.

Hanlon was born at Beaver Meadow. In 1899 she married Edward Hanlon, who died in 1929. She was a member of Holy Savior Church, Altar and Rosary Society Statzer Lodge Auxiliary, brotherhood of 'Railroad Trainmen. She is survived by three children. The funeral of Mrs.

Margaret fireUy Roche was held yesterday morning Ross Township to William G. Stuttler of same place, property in Ross Township for $480. you re Richard and Rhue Delahunty of Ross Township to Richard T. and Mary Sherlock of same place, from the home on Division Street, Pittston. A solemn requiem mass was celebrated at St.

John's Church at 9:30 by Rev. H. T. Kennedy assisted by Rev. A.

G. Rafferty as deacon and Rev. E. J. Melley as sub-deacon Burial was in the parish --backl Mrs.

Matthew Kane of Wilkes- ess, cemetery j. at home ana Bearers were James Judge, John Mary Carlin of Wilkes-Barre. Loughney, Edward Pryor, Martin property in Koes Township for $435. Sarah H. Edwards of Swoyervllle to Frank and Alice Zim of same place, property in Swoyervllle for $1,966.

Railroad President Dies Philadelphia, Dec. 26 OP) Edward Hopkinson, member of one of Phila Do college men prefer girls who look smart or girls who look pretty? To a recent questionnaire on this subject came an overwhelming response. They prefer chic! They like distinction and simplicity, too. For all these things, see Isaac Long's new collection of evening clothes. They are more devastating, more varied and unusual than ever.

And it's no real disadvantage that they're priced inexpensively, too. Funeral will be held Mondnv Marley, reter McAndrew and Cyril tut it Jo Quinn. glovvH Jit hiiwo Short suede gloves with wristlet of velvet flowers. Twelve and sixteen-button kid gloves in white or pastels. 3.98 to 5.00.

White crush velvet evening mittens 3.25. es morning at 9 from the home with a requiem high mass in Holy Savior Church at 9:30. Interment will be MICHAEL GRANAHAN The funeral of Michael Granahan in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover. WILLIAM H.

DANIELS trie was held yesterday morning at 9:45 from the home on Law Street, Pittston Township, with many friends in attendance. A requiem mass was celebrated at St. John's Church at 10:15 bv Rev. E. J.

Mel Word has been received here of the death of William H. Daniels in Greensburg on Monday, December 23. Mr. Daniels was born 74 years ago and was a resident of the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre for 30 years. During his residence here Ihe was an active member of Puri Tailored Net Dinner Dress Lace Formal -witk Jacket ley.

Burial was In the parish Bearers were John Hookins. Peter Mcuonaid, Joseph McLane, James Carlin, Joseph Grimes. tan Congregational Church. Mrs. Daniels preceded her hus delphia's best-known families, died today after several weeks illness; He was 85.

Hopkinson was president of the Philadelphia and Gray's Ferry Passenger Railroad Company and was a member of several historic and patriotic societies. Original Sales Slips Needed for Exchanges Articles to be exchanged, particulate at the larger department stores, should be accompanied by the original sales slip, Merchants' Association officials said yesterday in repeating a request made earlier this week. The officials exDlalned manv MRS. MARY SWEDRAS band in death nearlv seven vears i i Largely attended funeral services Lace formal gown with narrow lapels in front that form straps on the low cut back. A jacket with wide reveres goes with it for dining.

19.95, $19.95 A net dinner dress tailored like a shirtwaist is a delightfully feminine form of chic. Ruching all down the front and a demure collar. Black or turquoise. 16.93 $16.95 -tim, ugu tutu lot me lasi several years were held yesterday mornine for VU. MID 1IUII1C YVll.ll Mrs.

Mary Swedras from the home ihls son and daughter. His death followed an illness of a vear. or her daughter, Mrs. George Sfura 297 Bennett Street, Luzerne. A sol Funeral services were conducted emn high mas of requiem was cele "Her Secret" evening brassiere is entirely backless, yet molds the figure into lovely firm lines.

It will give your evening gown the sleek appearance that is essential to smartness and mil not show no matter how low the back is cut. Tea-rose or white lace with elastic straps. Sizes 32 to 38. brated at St Mary's R. C.

Church at Kingston by Rev. George W. yesterday morning at the. home of his eon. Officiating clergymen were the Rev.

Harold F. Post of First Presbyterian Church of Jeannette Inczura. Interment was in the parish cemetery, Pringle. and the Rev. William Owen of Bearers were George Sllvlnskas.

Transparent Velvet Wrap Slinky Black Taffeta Westminster Presbyterian Church Joseph Joseph Kuiaw- of Greensburg. Interment was at clerks were employed only temporarily before the holiday and It will ski, Anthony Yankauckas, Anthony Sharon. all Jnr vanily! Fine perfumes bearing such distinguished names as Guer-lain, Charbert, Lentheric, Chanel, Caron, Lelong, Corday and Matchabelli on the label. Prices range from 1 to 48. Exquisite evening compacts in gold or silver and enamel, some with rhinestones.

1 to 10. oe impossible to identuy purchasers in many cases and for that reason Muions ana jonn tt.riKsnunas. MRS. DOMINICA McCLOSKY The son daughter who survive are Frank B. Daniels of Greensburg and Mrs.

D. Hobart Black taffeta with scalloped neckline cut low in back. Fitted at the hips and cut full from the knees with turned-under harem skirt. 25. the sales slip should be brought when articles are exchanged.

They said it will make service quicker Evans of Hyattsville, Md. Full length transparent velvet wrap with stitched collar that frames the face and heavy monk's cord that ties in front. 19.98. $19.98 The funeral of Mrs. Dominica McCloeky took place yesterday morning from the home of her daughter, Mrs.

Anna Bacavage, 141 and more efficient and protect merchants. FUNERALS H.75 SIMON KREFSKI The funeral of Simon Krefskl 607 Lee Street, Plymouth, was held yesterday morning, irom the home Wicke Reo with Rhinestones HI with services in St. Caslmir's Main Floor Church, Rev. A. J.

Slnkiewlcz officiating. Bearers were Peter Kabi- 1 and rhinestone ornaments on a devil of a red crepe 14.98. 1 lus. Michael Yonik, Alex Brachulis, Simon Lincavage, Charles Gajunas and Anthony Regalia. Interment was in parish cemetery at Muhlen-burg.

MRS. ANNIE M. BOYER Funeral services for Mrs. Annie M. Boyer of 32 Main Street, ton, were held yesterday afternoon at 1:30 from the- Charles Doron funeral Home on Wyoming Ave- Vontult Ntv Central Tkht AgtrA or Phmt $14.98.

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