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The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 22

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WLKES-BARRE RECORD, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1939 Twenty-two (Reg. O. Pat Oft.) BELIEVE IT OR NOT By RIPLEY BRIEF MENTION Gleaming i mm i iiU'ii sill 11 1H i ifl im I mi mi il Grade Teacher Is Appointed Footfall White Hardware Co. WfLKXS-BABBB Harris ttardvcre and Supply Co. KCfOSTOlt COBITEBS fm -M lV I mm a kyw i 1 mm I s- 1st 11 Jm ft THAT RUNS ON RAILROAD TRACKS THE "ROLLING BRI0GEm BETWEEN ST MALO AND ST.

SERVAN.FRANCE, A DERRICK-LIKE STRUCTURE WAT TRAVELS THROUGH THE WATER Gene 5i ON RAILS ASPARAOJS STALK ralmap rrF A TRACK l) It lit 1 HANDS I rUW f-' fcr GREW WRU AS0LID FLAT STONE 1 Glee Club Rehearsal The Orpheus Glee Club will hold a rehear-; sal tonight at 8 at the M. H. A. At Sayre- HospitalCharles Lay-cock has been under treatment at the Sayre Hospital since November 5. This Date In History A proclamation certifying the freedom of the Philippine Islands -was signed by President F.

D. Roosevelt on November 14, 1935. Knights of Malta to Meet Prince of Peace, Commandery, 69, Knights of Malta, will meet tonight In the hail, and 11 iNortn Main Street. Several, important committees will be named. Breaker to Work Two Shifts-United Mine Workers local of Cranberry Improvement Company at a special meeting over the week end Voted to work the breaker of the.

firm on a double shift basis. Fire Damages Automobile A short circuit -was responsible for a blaze in the automobile of David Feller, South Washington Street, yesterday morning. Firemen from 2 Company put out the. fire which started while the machine was on Neebitt Lane. Young Men's Meeting Membership meeting of Young Meri's Division, Junior Chamber of Commerce, will be held Friday night at Hotel Sterling.

A schedule of activities for the winter and a report of accomplishments for the last year will be given. Falls Under Mine Car His right foot was mangled late yesterday when Michael Chabala, 31, of 39 North Cleveland Street, Miners Mills, motor runner at Prospect Colliery, Lehigh Valley Coal Company, fell under a moving car. He was admitted to General Hospital at 5:30. His condition last night was regarded as fair. Will Talk On Industrial Peace- Two of Hazleton's first citizens, Thomas Kennedy, international sec retary-treasurer of the' United Mine Workers.

and Markle. Jr. businessman, will speak at a forum onr.i"How Jto-ei. Secure -Industrial Peace Wednesday night at a meet ing of the Brotherhood of the Beth Israel Temple, reform Jewish con? gregation of Hazleton. Chancellor Visits Dallas Rev.

Stephen Gulovich, S. T. chancel lor of the diocese of the Greek Rite, a diocese co-extensive with 48 States, was the guest of faculty and student-body of College Miseri- cordia nn Sundnv eventa? and Mnn, day morning. Yesterday-morning at 9 the student-body in academic attended mass in the college chapel celebrated by Dr. Gulovich according to the Greek Rite.

Will Visit Scranton Young Men's Division of Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce will be guests of the Scranton Young Men's Division at a Joint buffet supper end meet ing xnursaay night at scranton Chamber of Commerce building. Supper will be served at 8. Lt. John Grance of the Pennsylvania state Motor once win give a dem onstration, lecture, and show mov ing pictures on highway safety, Receivership Continued Judge William R. Lewis of Lackawanna County yesterday issued an order continuing the temporary reclver.

snip oi Monarch Anthracite Mining Company until January 22. He fix. ed that date as the time for a hearing. Francis O. Stone, receiver, will continue in hie post under terms of the order, which was hand ed down on petition of Thomas Dickson, New York capitalist.

Hearing Date Set Federal Judge Aioert w. on neon yesterday rixed Monday morning, November 27, as tne date lor a hearing on a rule In volving equity proceedings In Columbia County Courts against Cen tral orging uompanv or catawissa. Certain officers are charged in the proceedings wun fraud and misappropriation. The concern filed a petition for reorganization some time ago in Federal Court. Today's Horoscope The stars warn today's birthday celebrants to be circumspect in business af- tairs, curtailing expenditures and avoiding the law.

They should safeguard their health, too, by taking plenty or rest. The emia Dorn on this date will be sincere and- out spoken, enterprising and very cour ageous, sucn a person will be fitted for a military career, and much success, especially In the latter half of life, is indicated. Building Permits Issued Only two bunilding permits were issued yesterday at City Hall, one to Paul Bonk, 622 South Grant Street, Parsons, for. a new roof costing $100, and another to William Rossi, 160 Hazle Street, for alterations costing $350. Electrical permit was Issued to Manora Schneider 184 West River Street, for work costing $22 and a plumbing permit to Dr.

J. C. McNelis, 175 South Franklin Street, for work costing $450. Auxiliary to Meet Bi-monthly, meeting of Capt. Christian -T E.

Stegmaier Post- 50 Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be held tonight in the D. A. V. Hall. The committee will arrange for the initiation of a class Thursday in G.

A. R. Hall. Irene F. Nelson will preside.

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS William Ann M. Conmy Edward O'Holla' Agnes Septoski Clayton Jones Gertrude C. Plccone Andrew O. Smith Susanna Harashic Floyd Hontz Pauline Davenport Plainavllle Wilkes- Barre West Hazleton West Hazleton Kingston Kingston Freeland White Haven Sweet Valley Hun lock Creek MARRIAGES SATOLI-STEIN-At Kingston, November 13. 1939, by Rev.

M. F. Boylan, Edward Satoli. and Miss Edna Stein, Wilkes-Barre. LEE-LESKOWITZ At Scranton.

November 11. 1939, by Rev. H. Guter-man, Samuel A. Lee of Scranton, and Miss Helena Leskowlts of Wilkes-Barre.

THOMPSON-HUGHES At Detroit, Vne by Rcv- Father Diana! o' Detroit, and Miss Helen Hughes of Lee Park. BIRTHS SPd M-T ank BorofskI, 152 StIeet-, Nanticoke, November la, 1939, a daughter. Mrg' Arlhur Washlck, Nanticoke. No-lESSu i 1939- Nanticoke General xiospital, a son. JJrs.

Frank Kroplewnl-? '1 Jn'erprL'e Street, Glen Lyon, November 11, 1939, gon. anl Mrs Frederick Viti. Box 202, Motanaqua, November 12, 1939. in Nanticoks General Hospital, a daugh- 1 i i- $305,000 in Insurance' Is Distributed by Kingston School Directors Kingston School Board appointed a grade teacher and distributed insurance on buildings totalling among eight agencies at a meeting last night Mies Marv Davis, 89 West Vaughn Street, was named a teacher in the grades at $1,000 a year. She was graduated from Bloomsburg State Teachers' College last June.

Insurance policies on buildings which expire on December 15 were ordered renewed. Amounts and agencies to which they were dis tributed: W. N. Multer and Son; $26,000, Charles Blochberger; $25,000, Bala Neary; $75,000, Ralph Hull; $25,000, Ralph Garrahan; Philip T. Myers Company; $25,000, Charles Wood; $25,000, C.

J. Chapin. Davis Recreation" Center was granted permission to use a plot of land between First and Second Avenues for a parking lot for ice skaters. In exchange for the the Center will permit the high school hockey team to use Its icejskating rink in that section. The high school librarian was Authorized to purchase books not to exceed a cost of $171 to replace others.

High School Alumni Lettermen's Club was granted permission to use the high school gymnasium one night a week for basketball, Prof. P. A. Golden, principal of the high was authorized to attend the Middle States Association, conference in Atlantic City on November 24 and 25. 2 Hanover Men Tied For Constable Post Voting maohines of 6th Ward, Hanover Township, will be recan-vassed today on order of Judge Thomas F.

Farrell who acted on petition of Edward J. DeSterano of 769 Hazle Street, Hanover Township, who set forth this is necessary to break a tie for the office of constable. The petitioner, represented by Attorney Michael F. McDonald, sets forth he was a candidate for constable. His opponent was Jesse Temple ton.

Sealed official returns gave each candidate 531 votes. Beware Coughs from common colds That Hang On Creomulsion relieves promptly be cause it goes right to the seat of the trouble to loosen germ laden phlegm, Increase secretion and aid nature to soothe and heal raw, tender, inflamed bronchial mucous membranes. No matter how many medicines you have tried, tell your druggist to sell you a bottle of Creomulsion with the understanding that you are to like the way it quickly allays the cough or you are to have your money back. CREOMULSION for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis GlIDDEfJ PAINT STORE DIAL 8-0714 GROUND COLOR YOUR CHOICE Clear Varnish tr or MU Varnish Stain "wqfc 5 Rolls Side 18 Yds. Border, 3 Rolls Ceiling 2 Lbs.

Paste Complete Quick Drying CTf FNAMFI AH All Colors. qt. YOUR DOLLAR BUYS MORE AT THE GLIDDEN STORE 142 SOUTH MAIN 48e J) JD for Men We show the Foot Pal Clog Model, made of Britain Brown Gambola Leather, Antique stained. Lots of other Foot Pal. styles in our stock.

$6.00 at Walter's Reliable Shoe Store 23 Public Square WUkes-Barre TOPCOATS and OVERCOATS You can have your coat custom made if -you prefer, or you can put it on immediately from our stocks. In either case it will be tailored in the latest' "style from a choice domestic or imported fabric. Our Name is Your Guarantee low pricei beinr offered Or. H. H.

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$4.95 LeLand Alarm Clock The new alarm clock In glass and chrome. Two-tone dial with maroon hands and numerals. $4.95 Pocket Ben Watch Beautiful thin model, dependable timekeeper, has clear, non-breakable crystal, etched silver platedtwo-tonediaL- $1.50 Rocket Wrist Watch It's chrome plated, curved to It the wrist, has two-tone dial and unbreakable crystal. $2.95 Whit Hardware Co. WttKES-BAKBE Harris Hardware and Supply Co.

KINGSTON CORNERS W. FIELD Ooltewah.Tenn. LEGALLY VOTED THE DAY BEFORE HE REACHE0M VOTING AGE Black Named School Director Ashley Minority Fails in Attempt to Appoint Joseph Kotolik Bart J. Black, Brown Street, 'irst ward, was appointed a member of Ashley School board, suc ceeding Robert Lloyd, county com missioner-elect, who resigned at a special meeting of the board last night. The appointment is for Mr.

Lloyd's unexpired term of two years. Following acceptance of Mr. Ldoyfl's resignation, George Evans, board member, nominated Mr. Black and two minority members. Philip Kovalchik and John Gorski, amended the motion naming Joseph L.

Kotolik.businessman of the First Ward. The amendment was lost by a 4 to 2 vote and the original motion was carried by unanimous vote oi au six members. Mr. Black has served two terms on the borough council and has been a prominent citizen of the borough for many years. He was immediately sworn into office by justice w.

marence i-e. Reports of various officers were read and approved. Repairs to windows and fence on Hazleton Street side of No. 2 school building was referred to the property committee with power to act. The board adjourned to meet on November 20 when appointment of several teachers is slated.

BUSINESSMEN'S GROUPS MERGED Plymouth Will Have Junior Chamber of Commerce Plymouth Business Men's As sociation merged with Greater Chamber or commerce at a meeting of representatives of both groups last night' in Shawnee Clubrooms. In addition, plans were formulated to organlze-i-a-r-Junior Chamber of Commerce as a branch of the senior organization. The mercer was affected bv ad option of. solution specifying groups shall be known as one organization, "the Greater Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, effective on January 2, 1940. Committees were named and 'tentative plans were discussed for a luncheon meeting In January.

T. M. B. Hicks, industrial commissioner of Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, outlined organization of a juriior chamber of commerce and gave ideas on how an efficient senior group may function. He- explained there should be a retail merchants branch, Industrial group and manufacturers' group.

Men under 34 will be eligible for the Junior- Chamber' of Commerce. After they pass that age, they will become affiliated with the parent organization. Committees named: Nominating, Charles Kuschke, George Durbin. Thomas Evans, William Watkinsfc program, Charles Kuschke, Harry Davis, Walter Lubrinski, Milton Clemow, Eugene Goldstein. Committee named to organize the Junior Chamber of Commerce: Cauley Plszczek, Joseph Olexy, -Thomas Roberts, Thomas Pritch-ard and John Stenach.

Fellowship Night Arranged A fellowship night for men and boys of Parsons P. M. Church and Sunday School will be held on Wednesday night in the church parlors. A program of music will Include an orchestra, Charles Hugbey, trombonist; Burton Lumley, vocalist. Eyes Examined GLASSES FITTED Optical impairs-28th Year DILW.G.EIUISTK'K OF AN INCH THICK Tred Roomer Tabloid issued By Federation For Campaign One of the features of the "shove-off dinner" for the Community Welfare Campaign at Irem Temple last night was an eight-page tabloid newspaper in color.

Headline en the front page was "Neighbors take over welfare Job in valley." Pictures of coal miners, milk-truck drivers and men and women in local. Industry endorsing the campaign and 'Interesting articles are scattered through the tabloid, the" back page of which contains a special cartoon by "Ham" Fisher, Wilkes-Barre native and now In New York. "Joe Palooka and his manager, "Knobby" Walsh, are shown making out a check for the Welfare Federation in the gymnasium where Fisher's famous comic strip character is seen training for a fight The last picture has Palooka saying, "I hope none of our friends back home fer-glt" Forty-thousand of the tabloids were donated to the Federation by International Color Printing Company of Parsons. Tribute Paid ToSauchaks Couple Wed 50 Years Re-1 ceive Purse From Their 125 Godchildren 'Tribute to Mr. and Mrs.

Peter Sauchak of 291 Coal Street on their golden wedding anniversary was golden wedding anniversary J65 guests, among J-. were the 125 godchildren Of whom the couple, at a dinner Saturday night In the Georgetown Settlement They received many gifts, Including a purse from their many Congratulations came from many points and among those at the dinner were guests from Detroit, Cleveland, Tonkers, Weir-ton, W. and Ansonia, Conn. The affair was sponsored by the godchildren, directed by Mrs. Evan Evans and George Yankovich, newly elected Wilkes-Barre Township commissioner.

Invocation- was pronounced by Rev. John Krashkeyich. Remarks were given by Michael Yeosock. Greetings from the congregation were- extended Father Krashkevich, from neighbors, by Deputy Fire Chief Stanley Williams; from old friends, by John Re pa; from the godchildren, by Rev. Peter Kondratick.

A bouquet was presented to the couple by Myra Stasukevich. Wilkes-Barre Orthodox Male Chorus sang. Rev. Father Kondratick pronounced benediction. Michael Kwochka was toastmaster.

Midway Is Arranged For 'HuskirT Bee' A World's Fair midway with carnival booths and pretty girls will be one of the main attractions of the "Huskin Bee" to be held Saturday night at Irem Temple Country Club by Junior Chamber of Commerce. A "corny" atmoshpere will be effected by large harvest moons, corn husks, a scarecrow, and other features to be arranged by Phil O'Neill, decorations chairman, and bis committee. Affair will be semi-formal with overalls promising to be one of the most fashionable of attires. Several cocktail parties, planned to precede the dance, assure a heightened enjoyment. Orchestra will start to play at 9:30.

New Sewing Machine Here Models Styled to Utility and Suitable in Beauty for Any Living Room The new mpdel White Rotary electric sewing machines, are now on display at Pomeroy'a and housewives are invited to inspect the new machines, store officials an nounce In contrast to the old "ugly piece of misshapen box-like housing and cast iron stands," the new models are "authentically styled, quality built, purposeiui pieces or rurniture that offer beauty and every day usefulness," store executives said. One model is a handsome modern desk in warm tones of American walnut highlighted by golden and black drawer. The four drawers down the side accomodate stationery and writing supplies, one drawer being fitted out with ink well and pen rack. "Here' is a beautiful and appropriate piece of furniture for any living room, and when its top is opened a modern all-electrlo sew ing machine is ready to go to work," store heads declared. Still other models are designed as servettes, lamp stands, console tables, night stands and other "sensible" utility pieces, all with built-in sewing machines.

"Altogether, the White sewing machines open a wide new vista of delightful furnishing possibilities," the executive said. Judge Who Sent Capone To Jail for Year. Dies PhlladelDhia. Nov. 13 Mf) Mu nlcipal Court Jiidge John E.

Walsh, who once sentenced Al Capone to a year In jail for carrying concealed weaDOns. died todav. He was 69. capone and several companions were arrested in a Market Street movie, house May 16, 1929. The Chicago gangster and his body go gangster and his booy- Frank Clino, were arraigned lext day and firomptly-en-" i to Moyamenslne Prison.

guard the next fenced Canons enent a amail fortune in lawyers' fees "to beat the rap," but he served his tun term; Judge Walsh, a Republican, served 18 years on the Municipal Court bench. DEATHS Brrrymaa, W. D. KitlAiihfitar- O'Boyle, John rerrm, n. ADiands oerit, r.nj.n Cassetori, Henry Skoba, Stanley Cordick.

fcliisbeth Stanton, L. D. Derr, Mrs. Robert Thomas, Evan T. Oaugbsn, Kichard Waloss, George Osirfc, Stephen Kenchas, Martha BERRYMAN At Blytheburn, November 12 1939, William D.

Berryman, 60, formerly of Forty- ort BITTENBENDER At Nescopeck, No vember 12, ,1939, Mrs. Amanda Bitten-bender. CASSETORI At PIttston Hospital, November 13, 1938, Henry, 8 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cassetori, Exeter.

CORDICK At General Hospital, November 13. 1939. Mis. Eliiabeth Cor dick, 68, Wilkes-Barre. DERR At Bear Creek Township, November 13, 1939.

Mrs. Robert Derr, 39. GAUGHAN At Ashley, November 12, 1939, Richard Gauglian. OSICK At Larksvllle, November 13. 1939, Stephen Osick, formerly of Edwardsville.

O'BOTLE At Sayre. November 13, 1939, John- O'Boyle, formerly of PERRIN At Philadelphia. November 8, 1939, Mrs. Mae E. Perrin, formerly of Pittaton.

SEARLE3 At Wilkes-Barre, November 13, 1939, Elijah Searles, ,88. SKOBA At Nanticoke General Hbs- ltal, November 13, 1939, Stanley koba, 83, Nanticoke. STANTON At West PIttston, November 13. 1939, L. Dow Stanton, 65, heart attack.

THOMAS At Wilkes-Barre, November 13, 1939. Evan T. Thomas, 82, formerly of Plymouth. WALOSZ At General Hospital, November 13. 1939, George Walosz, 62, Wilkes-Barre.

YENCHAS At General Hospital, November 12, 1939. Mrs. Martha Tenches, 45. Wilkes-Barrs..

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