The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 11

WILKES BARRE RECORD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1939 Eleven T. Newberry, Long Ill, Dies Head of Extensive Chain Store Group Was Well Known in City Charles Todd Newberry, chairman of the board of directors of. J. J. Newberry and Company, which operates 475 five and ten cent stores in all but two of the 48 states and president of this died yesterday at Shadow Brook, his home Irvingtonon-the-Hudson, N.

after a year's illness. Newberry was born at Sunbury, the son of Andrew T. and Mary H. Newberry. He was married in 1912 to Miss Anna Case, daughter late Clinton C.

Case, an of the Woolworth Company. For 35 years Mr. Newberry was connected with beginning the with the merchandising F. an business, W. Woolworth Company in 1904.

He remained with the Woolworth firm for 15, years, rising from the position clerk to a member of the beard of directors. 1919 he resigned from the Woolworth Company to become a member of the Arm founded by his brother, J. J. Newberry. At the time he joined his brother the chain consisted of 16 stores.

He remained active in the business for 19 years, up to the time last year when his illness forced him to retire. Mr. Newberry was a member of the Union League Club, New York, and the Manhattan Club, and president of the Sleepy Hollow Country Club. He was also trustee of the Northwood School at Lake Placid and a member of the board of directors of the Lake Placid Club. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 3.

OBITUARY MRS. MARY PAUKSTIS Mrs. Mary Justine Paukstis, aged resident of 30 Zerbey Avenue, Edwardsville, wife of late William Paukstis of Scranton, died yesterday at 4 following year's illness. She was a well known and highly esteemed resident of the Side and north Scranton. She moved from Scranton to Edwardsville five years ago to live with her son, Walter.

She was born in Lithuania and came to this country 45 years She was a member of St. Mary's Lithuanian R. C. Church, Kingston; and a charter member of St. Joseph's Lithuanian Church, Scranton, and several church societies.

is survived by her Walter and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held Saturday at 8:30 from the home at Edwardville with requiem high mass at St. Mary's Lithuanian Church, Kingston, at 9. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Scranton.

MRS. MARY ANN EVANS Mrs. Mary Ann Evans, respected West Pittston resident, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, Reginald G. Evans, 140 North Street, that borough, after an illness. Rev.

J. Norman Martin, Friday, of Funeral will at 2, Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in West Pittston Cemetery. Mrs. Evans was born in Radnorshire, South Wales, 72 years ago but came to America in 1911 and had since lived in West Pittston where she had numerous friends to whom her death has occasioned sorrow.

She Was a member of Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church and Mary Ritter Bible Class. Besides her son Reginald, she is and survived a by another daughter-in-law, son, John. David Evans, all of West Pittston. MRS. JOHANNA SMITH Mrs.

Johanna Smith died early yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James J. Law, 35 Hillard Street, following a short illness. Her husband, Samuel Smith, died four years ago. Mrs.

Smith was born at Albany, N. and came to this city when she was a girl, settling in Plymouth. For 50 years she had been a resident of the East End section and leaves a legion of friends to mourn her death, Deceased was a member of Holy Savior Church, East End, and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was also affiliated with the Ancient Order of Hibernians' Auxiliary and the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association. Surviving are her daughter, wife of James J.

Law, Luzerne County chairman of the Democratic party; two sons, George and Edmund Smith, both of Wilkes -Barre, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Morrow "of New York. She also leaves tour grandchildren, TIMOTHY LLOYD Timothy Lloyd, 427 Penn Avenue, Scranton, former Larksville resident. who died Monday in Scranton State Hospital, will be buried this morning from the Cusick Funeral Home, 308 Wyoming Ayenue, Scranton. A requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:30 in St.

Peter's Cathedral and interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery. MRS. ANNA VOJTKO Death of Mrs. Anna (White) Vojtko, 62, wife of Andrew Vojtko, 686 North Washington Street, occurred early yesterday morning at Mercy Hospital where she had been patient for medical treatment. the home of niece, held, AnThe funeral will be from drew Check, 671 North Franklin Street, Saturday morning at 9 with a requiem mass at 9:30 in Sacred Heart Slovak Church.

Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover. Mrs. Vojtko was born in Slovakia and had been a resident of Wilkes-Barre since coming to this country 47 years ago. She WAS active in social and religious functions of Sacred Heart Slovak Church.

Other survivors are these nephewe and nieces, Stephen Yencha and John Yencha, Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Adam Gober, Edwardsville; Mrs. Stephen Stefanko, Mrs. Joseph Boler, Anna Kollar, Matthew and Andrew Kollar, all of Miners Mille, and Mrs. Frank Andrija.

FRED CORNFORD Word has been received by West Pittston friends of the death in Wheeling, W. of Fred Cornford. an executive of the AmeriGas and Electric Company. Deceased a former resident of West Pittston, was connected with the construction of the Stanton Plant, Harding, some years ago. "Son" I glean It from newsmen's writings, They bring me the sad report, That "Son" has just departed He has left for the Higher Court.

Bring me his brief-case and papers, Pull up his favorite chair, While I note the care and precision With which he did prepare. As a Plaintiff in the Hearing, Before his Judge he stands, His arguments now are finished, The rest is in His hands. Give grace to her who mourns him, That she the storm may weather, Sustain her, as Thou didst before, When first they grieved together. Just and Righteous Ruler, Give heed to our request; "He argued well for others, Now, may the Plaintiff rest." G.Z.K. Mrs.

Joseph McCanna Dies at Pittston Mrs. Joseph P. McCanna, wife of Pittston's City Assessor and a widely respected resident of that city, died yesterday morning at the family home, 39 Market Street, that city, after six months' illness. Funeral will be Saturday morning at 9 with mass at 9:30 at St. John the Evangelist Church.

Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. McCanna was the former Carolyn V. Flynn, and was born in where she spent her entire life. She had an admirable christian character, and a likeable disposition her.

death is widely mourned in her home community. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are her husband and these children: Mrs. Paul J.

Hart, Rosemary, Catherine, Joseph, and Mary Louise. Also a sister, Mrs. Sarah Cawley and a niece, Jean Cawley, who have lived at the McCanna home. Nicholas Lesko, 26, Killed in Mines Nicholas Lesko, 26, 27 North Sherman Street, was killed yesterday by a fall of rock at the Mineral Springs Coal Company colliery at Parsons. Surviving are his wife and one son, Nicholas, at home; his mother, Mrs.

Josephine Lesko, Wilkes and three sisters and brothers, Anna and John, New York and Mrs. Mary Forenski, Mrs. Catherine Magar, Russell, Josephine, Nell, Andrew, Susan and Michael, all of Wilkes-Barre. MRS. ANNA HERRON Mrs.

Anna Herron, a well- known and esteemed resident of the Newtown section for 40 years, died at 8 last night at her home, Luzerne Street, after several months' illness of complications. Surviving are six children, John, Paul and Thomas, Wilkes-Barre; Patrick and Philadelphia; Mary, at two home, sisters, and Patrick, Nellie and Frances McDowell, John McDowell, Thomas Wilkes-Barre, 100. Mina brothers, McDowell of this city. She also leaves two granddaughters, Ellen Marie and Anne Herron. Mrs.

Herron was a member of St. Patrick's R. C. Church of this city and affiliated its Altar with and the L. Rosary C.

B. and A. was MARSHALL HARLAND, SR. Marshall Harland, 60, long a resident of the Georgetown section and a miner for Glen Alden Coal Company, died last night at his home, 622 East Northampton Street, following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Marshall, Mrs.

George Stallsmith, Bertha. Mrs. A Llewellyn Mrs. George and sister, Derice Hay of Newton, N. and grandchildren also survive.

Evan C. Jones Funeral Today Luzerne Attorneys to Pay Tribute to Brother of President Judge Attorney Evan C. Jones, prominent member of the Luzerne County Bar Association and brother of President Judge Benjamin R. Jones, will be buried this afternoon at 2:30 from the family home, 172 Carey Avenue. Services will be in charge of Rev.

Martyn D. Keeler, pastor First Presbyterian Church of which Mr. Jones was a member for many years. Interment will be in Hollenback Cemetery. Bearers, all nephews of Attorney Jones, will be Wendell Jones, Thomas Bradley, Carl and William Schlingman, and Donald and Joseph Patterson.

A meeting of Luzerne County lawyers has been called by John H. Bigelow, president of the Luzerne County Bar Association, today at take noon suitable in court action room No. the OR death of Attorney Jones. Resolution will be offered with a few addresses heard. Governor Arthur of H.

James, an early associate Attorney Jones, called at the Jones residence on Tuesday expressing regret that his appointments made impossible attending the meeting today. He returned to Harrisburg yesterday, but the meeting will receive message from him. Mayor Charles N. Loveland announced yesterday that the council session will be held this morning at 10:30 instead of 2 in the afternoon in order to permit city hall officials. to attend the funeral.

FUNERALS R. C. MILLER C. Miller, well knonw and esteemed resident of Edella, Lackawanna County, Was buried on Monday from Cole's Funeral Home, Clarks Summit with scores of relatives and friends attending the funeral. Services were conducted by Rev.

Elden Benson, pastor of the Old School Baptist Church in Edella, where Mr. Miller attended. Interment was in Miller Cemetery, Edella. Bearers were Charles Johnson, Mannis Vail, Martin White, Walter Marvin' Miller and Arthur Miller. Surviving are his widow, Ina; one son, Elsie Miller, Binghamton; two daughters, Mrs.

George Mott, NaN. and Mrs. Ray Drew, Wilkes 12 grandchildren, and two sisters and two brothers. MICHAEL NAKCIEUNAS Michael Nakcieunas was buried from the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Nakcieunas, 241 Zerbey Avenue, Kingston.

A high mass of requiem celebrated in St. Mary's Lithuanian Church, Kingston, by Rev. George W. Inczura. Flowers were carried by Arthur Balantis, Paul Edward Krefeki and Edward Pangonis.

Bearers were Joseph Brazauskas, William Jushkauskas, Matthew Zekonis, Charles Celasky, John Dudzinski and Leon Biteris. Interment was in St. Mary's Lithuanian Cemetery Pringle, where Rev. Father, Inczura concluded the services. MRS.

ELIZABETH NAYLOR A large gathering of friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Naylor which was held yesterday afternoon from the home, 51 Yates Street, Forty Fort. Services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Adrian B. Foote, pastor of Forty Fort Methodist Church.

Mrs. Reba Shivers was the soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Hilda Wheeler. Bearers were Samuel A. Boyd, George Turner, Kiernan Lynch, Dennis McCarthy, Earl Daniels and William Oswald.

Interment was in Forty Fort Cemetery. NICOLA BUFALINO DIES IN HOSPITAL Uncle of Newly Elected Recorder of Deeds Nicola Bufalino, well known Italian-American citizen of greater Pittston and uncle of Charles J. Bufalino, recorder of deeds elect of Luzerne County, died yesterday morning at Mercy Hospital, WilkesBarre, where he had been a patient for the last week. Funeral will be held Saturday morning at, 9 from the home, 49 East Railroad Street, Pittston, with mass at 9:30 at St. Rocco's Church.

Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. A native of Montedora, Italy, Mr. Bufalino came to America more than 50 years ago and had since lived at Pittston- In. his early life he was employed about the mines of that area and later was in business on East Railroad Street, Pittston.

He retired 10 years ago. Deceased was a member of St. Rocco's Church and its Holy Name Society and for many years was active in affairs of Montedora Society and other fraternal societies of Pittston. Surviving are his widow and these children: Mary, Charles, Angela, Pauline and Julia at home; Sam Bufalino, Mrs. Agnes CostPittston, and a brother, Ross Butalino, also of Pittston.

BRIDGET VAN LOON Funeral of Mrs. Bridget Loon, widow of Squire Ziba Van Loon, was held yesterday morning from the home, 518 West Main Street, Plymouth. A requiem mass was read in St. Vincent's Church by Rev. George Jordan, assistant pastor.

Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover. Bearers, grandsons of the deceased, were Burt, Paul, Harold and Vincent Mahon, Donald Van Loon and Ziba Barton. JOHN GOTCHA Funeral of John Gotcha, mine accident victim, was held yesterday morning from the home, 34 Arch Street, Glen Lyon. Members of St.

Trinity Lodge 377 attended in a body. A requiem mass was read in St. Joseph's Slovak Church, Nanticoke, by the pastor, Rev. J. M.

Puskar. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Glen Lyon. Honorary bearers, members of Local 1167, U. M.

W. of were: I Andrew Shutta, John Novak, Frank Rutkowski, Peter Fedorchak and Edward Domzalski. Active bearers, members of St. Trinity Lodge 377, were John Nasley, John Harcharek, George Kovalich, Joseph Bujdosh, Andrew Kovalich and Andrew Pakach. CATHERINE PETROSKI Mrs.

Catherine Petroski was buried yesterday morning from the home, 38 Cemetery Street, Ashley, with a large gathering of friends attending the funeral. A high mase of requiem was celebrated in Holy Family Polish Church, Sugar Notch, by Rev. Stanley Kolucki. Interment was in the parish cemetery, Bearers were Joseph Gnip, Michael and Peter Fritz, Paul Richards, Andrew Wanta and Michael Shayka. BEN KARP Funeral of Ben Karp, well known resident of the Weet Side, was held yesterday morning from the home, 47 Herbane Street, Pringle, and was largely attended.

A requiem mass was celebrated in St. Hedwig's Church, Kingston, by Rev. James E. Gryczka, pastor. Bearers were Casimer Kolendowicz, Walter Sherel, Anthony Kochancik, Lucian Zilinski, Anthony Stankiewicz and Victor Zilinski.

Interment was in St. Hedwig's Cemetery, Larksville, where Rev. A. A. Ziemba pronounced benediction.

LOUIS CIOLETTI Funeral of Louis Cioletti was held yesterday afternoon from the home, 498 Vaughn Street, Luzerne, with short services in St. Ann's Lithuanian Church, Luzerne, Rev. John C. Kundreskas officiating. Interment WAS in West Wyoming Cemetery.

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Davis, attended the construction funeral con- of tractor, which was held yesterday afternoon from the home, 86 West Dorrance: Street, Kingston. Services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Richard J. Davey, pastor of Dorraneton 'Methodist ville Cemetery. Church.

Interment was in TrucksAten, George Newitt, Charles Wood, Flower carriers were, William Richeard E. Davis, Merle Mackin, Sr. and Burgess Lewis S. Reese of Kingstton. Bearers were David J.

Thomas, George Schellenberger, David J. Daniels, Charles Watkins, Walter Billings and Stanley Henry. Mrs. Ann Sharkey, Port Griffith, Dies Mrs. Ann Sharkey, widow of John Sharkey, died at 8:10 last night her home, 1148 Main Street, Port Griffith.

Mrs. Sharkey was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bridget Burke, early settlers of the Port Griffith section. She was one of the first school teachers in Jenkins Township. Surviving are three sons, Joseph Sharkey, an employe of the WilkesBarre Post Office; Dr. John Sharkey, Philadelphia, and Attorney James Sharkey, Washington, D.

two daughters, Sister Clarita, Carbondale, and Mrs. Raymond Jeffrey at home; two sisters, Mrs. Michael Finan, Pittston, and Mrs. Joseph Missett, Philadelphia, and a brother, Patrick J. Burke of this city.

MRS. CATHERINE SELOVER Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Selover was held yesterday North morning Street, from the home, 240 Main and was largely attended. Brief services at the home were followed by a solemn requiem mass in St. John's Church, North Main Street, Rev.

F. P. McHugh, assisted by Rev. Joseph Padden, deacon, and Rev. William McAndrew, su' Mrs.

Eugene McCormick Bearers was organistes Kennedy, William. Murray, Barton Littleton, James Post, John Iskra and Roy Gates. Flower carriers were two grandchildren of Mre. Selover, Charles and Frank Selover. Interment was in St.

Mary's Cemetery, Hanover, where Rev. Father Padden pronounced final I benediction. 40 U. S. Ships Held Up, Only 3 Still Detained Washington, Nov.

8 -The State Department announced de de today. that 40 American ships had been detained by Great Britain, Germany and France, but that all except three had been released. The three are the Scanpenn of the American Scantic Line, held by the British at Kirkwall since October 30; the Black Osprey, of Black Diamond Lines, held by the British at Downs since October 31, and the Hybert of the Lykes Brothers Steamship Company, held by the British at Downs October 30. ACID INDIGESTION? "If you are troubled with sour risings, gassy stomach, or heartburn, you want to help improve your digestion. Dr.

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French Report Halting Nazis Machine Gun Fire Repulses German Thrusts in 3 Front Sectors Paris, 3, Nov. 8 German thruste in three newly active Western Front sectors, each made by at least a full company, have been repulsed by a fire, the French reported tonight. These actions' 'occurred southeast of. Apach near the Luxembourg frontier, at another point 12 miles east of Apach and in the Vosges foothills. In comparatively weather, French and German planes made long scouting flights deep into one another's territory.

over Paris the nights. German planes apparently, flew Leaflets were dropped Monday night repeating parts of the speech Russian Premier Molotoff made October 31 discussing increased GermanSoviet cooperation. Paper Attacks Offer After a day of consideration, publicly expressed French opinion still held that the Netherlande-Belgian mediation offer was useless and made under outside pressure. The newspaper L'Intransigeant declared that "for 15 days Nazi pressure has been exerted against the Hague and Brussels decision of the Queen of the Netherlands and the King of the Belgians, therefore, was made under threat." The French view was that France's war aims must be pursued although the problems of the two neutral countries should be given sympathetio consideration. Paris police raided and closed the headquarters of several labor organizations in pursuance of the government order dissolving the Communist Party and its affiliates.

The Communist "Syndical. Home," the Metallurgists' Center and a Center for Dissident Communists of the Woodworkers' Federation were among the places raided. Colonies Help France French colonies already have been called on to supply the mother Evans Pleads Guilty to Theft Defendant Is Remanded to Jail After Stealing Money Order Samuel Evans of New York, who has been residing in the first block of South Washington Street, was remanded to the county prison yesterday afternoon by Judge John J. Aponick after he pleaded guilty to theft of a U. S.

money order in the amount of $29.39. Evans, according to Assistant Prosecutor Francis Beckley, stole the check from the office of the Clover Blossom Honey Company, South Main Street, shortly after he had obtained a job as salesman with the firm. The incident occurred November 5, according find City Detectives William Schwab George Koval, The money order was issued to A. L. Pagel of 305 South Main Street, owner of the honey firm.

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