The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 14

Fourteen WILKES-BARRE RECORD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER '4, 1940 J. A. Reilly, tather of J. Henshall Tait Commands Palrsons Post by Swoyerville Post drill team. Commander George Lewi last night named this committee to complete plan for an Armistice Day dance; John Montague, Chark Hannon, John Farrell, John Rit-slck, Richard Relnard and William Brandt.

Final Rites for Joseph Gordon Mrs. W. Lando of Reading was elected president of the Worm en's Auxiliary. "OLD" AT a on "YOO" AT C37 No Pepf Tired, exhausted? Vitality low? Slipping? you're not getting enough of those essential minerals iron and calcium. Perhaps you need more vitamin Bl.

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The ladder had been erected during drill maneuver for what firemen describe as a "straight ladder stand." More than 2,000 onlookers, some of them convention delegates, witnessed the tragedy. A' few hours later, the six-hour parade of fire fighters and equipment started through Lewtetown streets. Business places closed at noon to permit employes to witness the procession. Approximately 150 fire companies Former City Woman Dies at Palraerton Mr. Samuel Williamson, 117 Ridge Street Lansford, a former resident of Wilkes-Barre, died at 8 yesterday afternoon at Palmer-ton Hospital, whera aha aubmltted to, an emergency appendectomy.

Although her condition had been critical IncisMher admission on September 21 her death comes as a shock to her family and friend. Mrs. the former Nettie Frederick, was born at Lansford, later moving to Wilkes-Barre, After her marriage she resided at 27 Nicholson Street, city, later returning with her family to Lansford where she had spent the last 20 year. Deceased was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. She was a member of the Blue Ridge Chapter, Eastern Star, Ashley, and the Daughters of American Revolution of Wilkea-Barre.

Besides her husband she Is survived by two on, Roscoe F. Williamson, Mahanoy City, and Harry R. Williamson, Tamaqua; two aie-tera, Mr. William McKenna, and Mrs. Harry Richards, Plains, and a brother, Samuel Frederick, Wilkes-Barre.

The funeral will be held from the home in Lansford on Sunday afternoon at 2 with service In charge of Rev. Mr. Palmer of Lansford Methodist Church. Burial will be in G. A.

R. Cemetery, Sum-mitt Hill. and bands were in line. Sirens aahrllled accessories LADDER DRILL ENDS IN FIREMAN'S DEATH Belief onte Chief Victjm of Unusual Accident Lewlstown, Pa Oct. 3 WU-The accidental death dive of a Belleionte fireman from his perch high on $298 lycerophosphate so often needed after If you 'don't feel Ilka a "new per son, to go after, taking one bottle of Dr.

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For sale, at all good drug stores. you can't be a really superb dress purse Markowitz and Swoyerville Team Will Have Charge of Installation Joseph Talt of 81 Coutrlght Street was elected commander of Parsons Post 199, American Legion, at its meeting last night In the Post Home, George Avenue, Parsons, Talt, who will succeed Com-, mandfsr George Lewis, served In the 25th Engineers Corps, Company during the World War and spent 15 months In France, he took part In the Battle of Meuse-Ar-gonne. Other officers elected: first vice-commander, Francis Ward; second vice-commander, Vincent R. Zar-dus; chaplain, William Brandt; historian," Clarence Reedr sergeant-alarms, Edward Cunningham; executive committee, James Kelly, Frank Reudelhuber, Starling Stahr. Installation will take place in the post home on Friday night, October 18.

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1088 Many Attend Funeral of Prominent Independent Coal Operator With official and employe of coal mining companies of the anthracite region In attendance, funeral of Joseph Gordon, Pottsvllle, Pittston native and prominent independent coal operator, waa held yesterday morning from the Mc-Hugh home, 1514 Luzerne Street Scranton. Included tha throng In attendance were coal company officials, members of Anthracite Institute, Anthracite Industries, fellow associates In Buck Run Coal Company, members of the Knights of Columbus and men prominent in the district Holy Name Societyr- Masa was celebrated at St Patrick's -Church -by-' Rev." P. Mc-Hugh, pastor of St John's Church, this city; assisted by Rev, Dr. Thomas McHughi Mary wood College, aa deacon, and Rev, Joseph Barrett as sub deacon, all relatives of deceased. Rev.

Joseph Padden was master of ceremonies. Seated in. the sanctuary were: Revs. Dr. E.

P. Caulfield, Scranton; Martin J. Jordan, Archbald; James P. Flynnr Overton;" James O'Hara, Scranton; W. P.

McAndrew, Bear Creek; Charles Murray, city; Charles Carroll, Taylor; James A. Boyle, Heckscherville; J. C. Gallagher, city; Harold G. Durkin, Shavertown; M.

A. Gllloegly, Scranton; J. E. Lynott. city; J.

T. Clarke, G. G. McCabe, Edward- Collins, Charles W. Held, James J.

Martin and Franc! Durkin, Scranton; Francis Vollmer, Raleigh, N. Philip Rader, Scranton. Seated in the church auditorium were Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sisters of the Order of Mercy, Sisters of- the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart and Sisters of the Order of Christian PKrltv Burial, "In Cathedral Came-; tery where committal service were in charge of Father Frank Me-Hugh, Thomas McHugh, Joseph Barrett, W. P. McAndrew, James Flvnn and Francis Bearers were Attorney William P.

Farrell. Dr. Claude Mallory, Dr. Donald Swift, Dr. Frank Carroll, Peter Lynott.

John Small, William Quran and Aloyslu Colllgam STANLEY HOYNOSKI Funeral of Stanley Hoynoekl was held yesterday morning trom the home, 215 Honey Pot Street Nanticoke. A requiem mas wa read in Holy Trinity Church. The pastor, Rev. Roman A. Wieziolowski, -was celebrant assisted by Rev.

Roman Wandalowski. Mass at a side altar was read bv Rev. A. Lewahdow- ski, pastor St. Mary' Church, Nanticoke.

Interment waa in yie parish cemetery. Bearers were Anthony Kamlnskl, Frank Novak, William Alibecker, Leon Subarton, Andrew Parsnick and Edward Glushefekl, Jr. MARY JANE RITTER Funeral of Miss Mary Jane Rltter, teacher in West Pittston public schools for 53 yeara, was held yesterday afternoon from the home, 803 Exeter Avenue, that borough, and was largely attended. Services were conducted at the home by Rev. J.

Norman Marr.in, pastor of Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church. Burial waf in West Pittston Cemetery. Bearers were John E. Davis. Roy Dershlmer, George Davies, Elmer Johnson, Clinton Luchsinger and Arch Noble.

WALTER MAZEWSKIE The funeral of Walter Mazewskie, late resident of 119 Hill Street, was held yesterday morning from 298 East South Street, with many friends in attendatcc. A high mass of requiem waa celebrated in St. Mfti-y's Polish Church, Park Avenue, by Monsignor J. J. Kowalewski.

Bearers were Nicholas Cronauer, Michael Mashura, Peter Hopkins and Louis Zoeller. Interment waa in the parish cemetery, Wyoming. MRS. HANNAH MORPETH The funeral of Mrs. Hannah Morpeth, well known and esteemed resident of East End, was held yesterday afternoon from the home, 15 Worrall Street, and was largely attended.

Services were in charge of the Rev. Dr. Georse C. Westberg of Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mrs.

Hankey waa soloist during tha serv ices Bearers were William and Fran cis Swartman, William and Harold Gabriel and Charles and Eugene Spittle, interment was in City Cemetery. PICTUKES 2c Koll tinubed Complete FRAME KEEK Mall with rain or brine to REESE DRUGS 8. Hala Wilkei-Berre 1 without for example Tailored Casuals Scranton Priest, Dies John A Reilly, 80, father of Rev. James Reilly, Scranton, and of John A. Reilly, well known Scranton Insurance man, died yes terday morning at 6 at his home, 2219 Capouse Avenue, that city, after an Illness.

Funeral will be Monday morning at 9:30 with mass at 10 at St Paul's Church. Burial will be In St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery, Arch- bald. Mr. Reilly was born In Archbald and had lived in that borough and Scranton through his life.

Surviving are his widow, four sons, Rev, Father John Thomas, Harrisburg, and Joseph, Kansas City; two daughters, Miss Blanche Reilly, at home, and Mrs. Harry E. Jones, Scranton. I MRS. EDWARD SALMON Mrs.

Edward Salmon, 74, former ly of Wilkes-Barre. died at 2 Wednesday afternoon at her home In Pittsburgh after a few days illness of cneumonia. Mrs. Salmon was born ana reared- la. Wilkes-Barre and lived he? entire life here until 10 years ago when, she went to Pittsburgh.

She was the former Mrs. Henry Spangel- bereer, wife or the well known plumber and hardware man of South Wilkes-Barre. After his death she married Mr. Salmon of Pittsburgh. Besides her husband she is sur vived by two sisters, Mrs.

Joseph Westover of Kingston and Mrs. Rav Shiber of Dallas. The funeral will be held from the Kniffen Funeral Home, 465 South Main Street, at a time to be an nounced today. MARY BAILEY KANE Mrs. Mary Bailey Kane, 322 Tripp Street; West -Wyoming, -died at Wilkes-Barre Mercy Hospital yesterday afternoon at 3 following a three days' Illness.

She was a member of the Daughters of America and Protective Home Circle. Surviving are four children, Howard of Milton and Marie, Donald and Rob ert, at home. FUNERALS SOLOMON SENDZICK Solomon Sendzick was burled yesterday morning from the home, 470 East South Street, with a large gathering of friends attending the funeral. mass of requiem wm celebrated in Holy Trinity Church by Rev. Alphonse Zukouskas.

Miss Eleanor Hazhnsky was the soloist during the services. Bearers were Anthony Kamlns- kaa. Joseph Urban, John Sticklu-mas, Joseph Pacakonie, Joseph Milienas and Bruno Traekouskas. Interment was in the parish cemetery at Georgetown. ELIZABETH BREZAK Largely attended- funeral services were held yfaterday morning for Miss Elizabeth Brezak at the fam ily home, 464 Third Street, Wyoming.

Three masses- were celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church. JPitts- ton. Rev. M.

C. Polcha officiated at the main altar and Rev. Joseph FodsKoc of Mocanaqua and Rev. J. Bednarclk read masses at' the side altars.

Floral offerines were carried by Rose Heffers, Lillian Olexy, Lillian Grieskewitz, Mary t-etrosKi, uatnenne Kruii, Nan Sheridan, Anna Zativac, Anna and Ellen Yurish, Anna Serafin and verna Bigosh. Bearers were Andrew Yurish, Walter Dzwiak. George Koslanekv. Joseph Gayton, John Bernoska, and Joseph Urescavage. Interment was in the parish cem etery at Exeter.

WALTER RUBITSKI, JR. The funeral of Walter Rubitski infant eon of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rubitski. Shawnee Street, Bres-diu, was held yesterday afternoon from 530 West Main Street.

Plym outh. Services were conducted in St. Mary's Nativity Church with burial in bt. Stephen Cemetery, Lehman, The mother of the child, the for mer Miss Ellen O'Rourke. is seri ously ill in Wilkes-Barre Mercy iiospitai.

Besides the parents the child is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Rourke of Davenport Street, Plymouth and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rubitski of Breslau.

HILDA READLER PYNE The funeral of Mrs. Hilda Readier Pyne, who died on Sunday at her home in Cranston, R. was held from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Readier, 610 Fourth Street, West Pittston, Wednesday afternoon.

Rev. Roland Crompton of West jnttston Methodist Church and Rev. Howard, Harrison of Nanticoke Methodist Church officiated. Mrs. Norma Houser, soprano, sang, "Some Day" and "Good Night and Good Morning." Accompanist was Miss Geraldine Kuschel both of West Pittston.

Bearers were Dr. Rufus Bierly, Robert Bierly, West Pittston; Dr. James Pyne, Wyoming; Roland Gruver, Wilkes-Barre; Howard Allen, Forty Fort, and Harold Brace, Orange. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery, Harding. Tailored at FASHION PARK GO -s.

yar i iieuier yours 7 11,1 .1 swinging a deal in the morning, a driver in the after- 5 noon or your part Ml ner in the evening. one of our depend ed 13 ably fine tweeds or Shetlands from Fashion Park dove- tails very neatly in-; to the scene. Try it, yourself. IS37.5O 3 IS i To Death Victim Veteran Lodgeman Was Former Manager of Pitts-ton Light Company Thomas J. Henshall, Yatesvllle native and resident of greater Pitta-ton for some 70 years, died ys-terday morning in Philadelphia General Hospital, after en Illness Of several weeks.

For the last 12 years he had lived with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Davis, in Philadelphia. Body has been taken to 23 Broad Pittston from where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30, Rev. J. Rolland Crompton, pastor of West Pittston Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in West Plttston Cemetery. Mr. Henshall was born at Tates-VillT-meimber pioneer family of that borough and the early years of his life were spent there. Jn youth he entered the employe of Pittston Gas Company at the company's plant at Pittston and he remained with that company and Its successor, the People's Light Company until January 1' 1927. At the time of retirement he held the position of manager.

He married Miss juarne ouuui, j. auunoi at West Pittston many years ago. He was a member of St. John lodge of the Masonic Order at Pittston for a continuous period of 58 years and also was a member of the Odd Fellows, Pittston, for a imilar period. Surviving aratWa son John and hlsJaughter, Mrs.

Frank Davis, both of Philadelphia and a eister, Mrs. Susan Belcher, St. Paul, Minn. OBITUARY FRANK DEUTSCH Frank Deutsch, formerly of 87 Hill Streetrfty, died -cmuesday-at his home in Denver, Colorado, after a lingering illness. He was buried yesterday at Denver.

nntr-h left Wilkes-Barre Mil more than 45 years ago and was employed ana aooui me 6i rvinrarin for 20 vpars. He U11I1C0 "A nf Mr and Mrs. Ber- nard Deutsctt early residents of Wilkes-Barre. in these brothers and pAfar nnvpr: Bernard. Leo, Charles, Mrs.

William Utter and Eiizaoetn, an 01 vYiuMs-Dane, Mrs. Ambrose Miner, snavenown, and Mrs. Fred xoungDiooa, uauaa JOHN ROCHE John Roche, 60, Lackawanna Railroad Switchman for some 30 years, died Wednesday night at his nome, oui nmi oucci, ton. after a long illness. He was a native of Scranton and son of the late Mr.

and Mrs. William Kocne. Funeral will be Monday with mass at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.

Surviving are four daughters: wiiiiom Mm. Catherine Totter. Margaret and Dolores Roche, a son, John, four sisters, u.a Tirnu Keenan. Mrs. Gerald u.t'...

ni TJoili nnd Gertrude JHtUCCIU Rooffe; a brother, Andrew, and six grandchildren. TIT.t'tcN LOUISE BROUGHTON Mrs. Ellen Louise Broughton. 89, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. L.

B. Hawes, West Harrison TunirKnnnnrk Wednesdav noon, 'following a lingering illness. Dire August 9, 1851, the daughter of rr.iTi TTlltiihath Nirhnls h. A WDB 11.1111 I. II I 1 1 1 .1 1 ueuiim auu whw.h.1.

Sprout She came to Tunkhannock to live some DO years agu. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. J. Gurney Taylor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Mrs. L.

B. Hawes, Tunkhannock; granddaughter Mrs. Charles Nelson, Flushing, L. Bister, Elizabeth Sprout, Montrose, and two Edward, Montrose, and Frank, Binghamton. ill lio In state in 11C WVUJ Tunkhannock Baptist Church, of which she was a memoer mis auer-noon from 1:30 until 2:30 at which time the funeral services will be conducted by Rev.

N. A. Korb and Rev. Frew W. Church.

Burial in Sunnyside Cemetery. LEE WALKER Lee Walker, 67, who resided with Reuben Creveling, R. D. 2, Benton, near Red Rock, died yesterday afternoon at 12:30 in Nanticoke State Hospital, where he was a patient since Wednesday. Deceased was born at Hunlock Creek and formerly resided in West Nanticoke.

a young man he left this section going to Pittsburgh and returned here about four years ago. Surviving are a brother, Harvey Walker. Nanticoke, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Case, Wilkes-Barre. The remains have been removed to 10 Shea Street, Nanticoke, from where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30.

Interment will be in Edge Hill Cemetery. MRS. MARY BUSCEMI Mrs. Mary Buscemi, 137 East Railroad Street, Pittston, died at 7:15 last night in Pittston Hospital. Surviving are her husband, John Buscemi, and these children, Mrs.

Anthony Grazziano, Mrs. Anthony Galuzzio, Mrs. Lucy Troittio, Mrs. i Quinto Mangi, and Charles, James, Rose and Angeline Buscemi. Mrs.

Buscemi also leaves a Brother, Fred Carbonanic and a sister, Mrs. Samuel Callie. both of Chicago. MRS. MICHAEL KAPACS Mrs.

Michael Kapacs, 56, mother of Mrs. Rose Orose and Mrs. Matthew Hasinacz of this city, died on Wednesday at her home, 119 Green's Place, Scranton. She was a native of Slovakia. Surviving are her husband and six other children, Julia and Margaret, at home; Mrs.

Mary Peresta, Cleveland; and Michael, Charles and John of Scranton. Eleven grandchildren also survive. Funeral will be held Saturday morning with a requiem mass at 0:30 in St. John's G. C.

Church. Burial will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow. TONIGHT Immedlstrljr Followlnf the AnnMroni-Zlvie f1fht CORBETT MITCHELL tfou can't last a season without at least One tailored hat! Wide, snap, pork-pie Brims soft felt and corduroy Fall tones and black. Budget Hats 1st floor Fatally Stricken While Driving Car Stricken with a heart attack while driving on the Dupont Highway Frank Jones, 69, a well known resident of 104 Lacoe Street, West Pittston, died at 9 last night before medical assistance could be summoned.

The body wa removed to 111 Parke Street, Weat Pittston. Mr. Jones was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church of West Pittston and its various societies. Surviving ara hi widow and these Anna and Evelyn, at home Exeter Wyoming; Lester, Long Island, and Calvin of New York; five brothers, Walter, Leslie, Harold, Floyd and Stanley, and three iater, Mrs. A.

B. Richter, Mrs. Kennet Allen and Mm. Alma Paradise, all of New York. MRS.

MARY JORDAN Mrs. Mary Jordan, 29, of 711 West Taylor Street Taylor, died last night at Pittston Hospital, MRS. CATHERINE DOYLE Scores of friend and relatives attended the- funeral of Mrs. Catherine Doyle which was held yesterday morning from the home, 34 Mary Street. Ashley.

A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated jn St Leo's Church by the Rev. Harold Mulrooney, assisted by the Rev. J. J. Hefferan, deacon, and the Rev.

Thomas Gil-dea, subdeacon. Mrs. Edward Hena-han was soloist, accompanied by Prof. Edward Henahan, organist. Bearers -were Martin Lavin William North, Thomas Alles Henry Hughes, Earl Williamson and Thomas Walsh! Interment was in St.

Mary's Cemetery, Hanover, where Rev. Father Hefferan pronounced benediction. Arrangement by M. J. McLaughlin.

PAUL jTiFuDOCK Funeral of Paul J. Hudock, automobile accident held yesterday morning from the home, 36 East First Street, Larksville. A requiem mass was read in St. Stephen Slovak Church. The pastor, Rev.

Francis J. Powell, was celebrant. Rev. Stephen Yanecki, assistant pastor, was deacon and Rev. Cyril Frankovich, Olyphant, was sub-deacon.

Children's Choir sang. Miss Ethel Cooper was soloist. Interment waa in the parish cemetery, Lehman. Flower carriers were Edward Bytosh, Vincent Casey, Catherine Good, Mildred' Olenik and Helen Yudichak. Bearer were John Winslow, John Vanyo, Frank Tomecko, John Kul-ka, William Yudichak and Andrew Kondrack.

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