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Twenty' HriHc WILKES-BARRE RECORD; FRIDAY, AUGUST 1942 town on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. irn) mn Hanover Twp. MASSES TOMORROW Biipont Organize League to PHONE 2-2I2H No ToO Char; PHONE 2-2121 'No.

Tod Charge Jniured LARKSVILLE EDWARDSVILLE EAST PLYMOUTH WEST. FORTY FORT LUZERNE BRESLAU Carl Cheslick of Scranton Is in Serious Condition in Pittston. Hospital Carl Cheslick, 43, of 1660 Beech Street, Scranton, was reported in a serious condition this morning in Pittston Hospital from injuries Buffered in an accident at Blan-chard Coal Company, Inkerman. Pittston Hospital attaches reported at 1 that Cheslick was still under treatment and extent of his Injuries could not be determined immediately. Cheslick was injured when he was crushed between two coal cars, it was reported.

He is employed as a miner. Wyoming WYOMING NOTES Roy Rozelle and family have 1 moved from 75 Fifth Street to 15 Wyoming Avenue. Mrs. Elizabeth Shulde Is recovering from an illness. Mr.

and Mrs. William Butkiewicz of Monument Avenue announce the birth of a son at the General Hospital. Mrs. Butkiewicz was the for-c pier Marjorie Foes. The following pleasantly surprised Mrs.

Benjamin Walters of Breeee Street the other evening it being her birthday anniversary. Mrs. Thomas Ridgley, Mrs. Frend VanCampen, Mrs. William Ridgiey, Mrs.

Dan Carrol and Mrs. Orrie Pollock. Mrs. Elmer Goode entertained at a birthday dinner honoring her son Elmer's 10th birthday. Mr.

and Mrs. Ben Walters, Miss Ada B. York, Mr. and Mrs. E.

R. Wilson and son Donald of Duryea, Elmer and Richard Goode, Mias Marion Campbell has re-' turned to York to resume her duties as Science Instructor at the York Hospital, after a nice, long vacation witn her mother. Mm, Elisabeth Campbell of Wyoming Avenue. Mr. James Saxe of Monument Avenue -is recovering nicely after a severe accident to his nana, Mr.

and Mrs. William Gerry and son William have taken up their residence at 475 Monument Avenue. Mrs. Gerry is a granddaughter to Mrs. George Stephens, who lives at tne same address.

Mrs. Ray Kishbaugh of Ninth Street is recovering at her home i atter an operation performed in the Memorial Hospital recently. 1. Mre. Joseph Watkins of Allen- town is visiting at the home of Mr.

I ana Mrs. James Bartholomew, of Monument Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shady and on Joseph motored to Virginia where they were called to the bedside of their son, Harry, who is in the service.

He suffered a pues case of appendicitis. Mrs. Mayme Gregory of Wyoming Avenue has received news from her brother Catt. J. Dean Kitchen, formerly of Wyoming, that ue aaa oeen promoted to Major in the Finance Department at Washington, D.

C. Mr. and Mrs. James Leeper are enjoying a vacation at Ocean City and Philadelphia. Mrs.

Edgar Clark has returned home from Philadelphia and Brook lyn, n. i. in wew York she visited her son Wilbur who is employed at the Speary plant, Brooklyn. Staff Sgt. Smith Rhoades who stationed at Jacksonville Air Base, a special Flying School of Aironatics at Jacksonville, has returned to the Base after a furlough spent with his mother, and brothers and si-ters and other relatives and friends.

Florence Shupp of Susquehanna has returned from a four weeks visit with her Aunt Mrs. Thomas Edwards of Wilkee-Barre they spent two weeks of the four at Harvey's Lake. Miss Anna Jacobosky of Mountain Top Is spending some time! w'l3 grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William banna Ave.

i Swimming Glass May Be Postponed on Monday The Plymouth Class in life sav ing and i water saf ety which has been planned for Monday night at Miner Pool, Wilkes-Barre, may be postponed until Tuesday night because of the bond parade, Fire uniei t. wiinams announced yesterday, The classes will be taught by Director Frank of the American Red Cross. It is being sponsored by the combined firemen of the town. All regular and auxiliary firemen and their wives are eligible to enroll if they are between 17 and years of age. Classes are being formed throughout the country for the purpose of giving trained aid in case of water disasters.

Those who desire to take the course should report to their company officers or me cnier. Head of School Board Leaves for Air Corps Edward Yob, president of Plym outh School Board, enlisted in the air corps on Tuesday and left yes terday with John E. Piszczek, who enlisted in the same branch, for the Middletown air base. Mr. Yob, who has been an investigator in the State delinquent tax department with headquarters in Scranton, is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Yob, 541 West Main Street. Dr. D. B.

Siberski, 578 West Main Street, a brother-in-law to Mr. Yob, lert Wednesday to report for duty as captain in the U. S. Medical Corps at uamp Button, North Carolina. MARKERS PLACED Air raid ehelter markers were placed yesterday on the sidewalks in front of the 10 local shelter locations.

They are a wood standard with the words "air raid shelter" on both sides. They have been placed In front of St. Vincent's, St. Mary's, Stephen's, SS. Peter and Paul's, Good Shepherd Polish National, Methodist, Welsh Baptist, Christian and Franklin P.

M. Churches. SERVICE NEWS Col. Walter M. Shevock, son of Mrs.

Elizabeth Shevock, 789 West Main Street, has been promoted to staff sergeant. He is stationed with the U. S. Army Air Corps at Drew Field, Tampa, Fla. Pvt.

Edward' Przybylskl, Orchard Street, spent a furlough here and also in Baltimore, where his parents are living for the summer. On his return to Camp Davis, N. where he is attached to the anti-aircraft division of the coast artillery, Pvt. Przybylskl was advanced to corporal. PFC Arthur Watkins, son of Mrs.

Elizabeth Watkins, West Shawnee Avenue, stationed at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas, has been promoted to corporal. Tech. Corp. Edward M. Byorick has returned to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, after spending a 10-day furlough with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. John Byorick, 25 Pierce Street. SODALITY OUTING B. V. M.

Sodalitv of St. Ca.imirs Church has completed plans for an outing to he held on Sunday at Rocky Glen. Girls who plan to at tend should submit their names before Sunday. Ashley GUILD HAS PARTY St Ann's Guild of Holy Rosary SWT r.hrch unurcn nela a held a business meeting and social session in the night. Following business, cards were played and prizes awarded to ij Mrs.

George Sura, Mrs. John An to- nik, and Mrs. Peter Baker. Others present were Mrs. Jos- Board Calls Four Men To Replace Enlistees To fill vacancies caused by the enlistments oi tnree men who en listed and another caused by an accident.

Local Draft Board 4. Plymouth-Larksville Area, has noti fied lour young men to report for induction on Monday. The four selectees called -are J. Fortunskl, 240 Poplar Street, Larks-ville; Joseph J. Valvonus.

276 East Main Street; William Young, 26 jeanette otreet, ana waiter Cebula, 10 Clark Lane, all of Plymouth. 6 They will replace John E. Piszczek, 100 West Main Street, and Edward Yob, 541 West Main Street, who have enlisted in the Air Corps; Daniel Eagen, 17 Crescent Avenue, Newark, N. who enlisted in the Army, and Leonard Romanoski, 210 Henderson Street, who recently suiierea a iraciurea arm. Local Board is not required to replace selectMS who enlist in the service after they have been notified to appear for final examination, although they may replace them with substitutes if they have sufficient time to supply the sub stitutes.

The contingent will report at the Board's headquarters, Eley Building, Monday morning at 8 and then will go to Wilkes-Barre in chartered buses. RECOLLECTION DAY Sodalities of St. Mary's Church have set aside August 16 as their annual "Day of Recollection." On that day they will go to St. Gabriel's Convent, Dunmore, where Father Fidelia, C. P.

of St. Ann's Monastery will have charge of services throughout the day. All members planning to make the retreat are to meet at the church auditorium not later than 7 a. m. Transportation has been arranged.

Those who have not made final arrangements may do at any time Before departuic. The children's Sodality will have Its regular meeting Friday night. CHIMNEY FIRE Fire Companies 1 nd 3 an alarm Wednesday and extinguished a chimney fire at a home in the rear of Elm Congregational Church. PERSONALS Mrs. Thomas Davis and Miss Marina Morris, Philadelphia, are giests Mr.

and Mrs. C. W. Hude, lm Street, at their summer home at Harvey's Lake. Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Roberts, daughter Barbara Alice, Detroit. are visiting Mr. Robert's parents, Mr. fl Tr Mnrcon r.

Kn Walnut Street. Mrs. John Sobieski and son Rlllie 58 Chestnut Street, have returned after visiting Mrs. Sobiet'ki sister, Anna urennan, jNew xorK. Mrs.

Leonard Knecht, 295 Phillips Street, is visiting her husband, Staff Sgt. Leonard Knecht of the U. S. Air Corps, Madison, Wis. BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY Mrs.

Richard Mathews, well known resident of 260 Gardner htreet, yesterday observed her 77th Birthday anniversary. Mrs. Mathews came here from Wales 72 years ago and located in the Welsh Hill Section. After a short time the family moved to Lee Park. More than 40 years ago they came to t-iymoutn.

Mrs. Mathews Is a menier of nrst Presbyterian Church an! the Ladies' Bible Class of the Sunday scnooi. nas seven children: Mrs. William C. Lewis, Larksville; William, Kingston; Edward.

Port land; Richard. Archbald; Milton, Morrisville, N. Norman of Plymouth and Mrs. Frank Buttman at home. LIBRARY BUYS BOOKS Plymouth Public Library has purchased five new books that are now available, Miss Catherine West, librarian announced.

The books, purchased with a of $10 presented to the library on I its fourth anniversary in June by BoyseT, church Street are "Past Imperfect," by Ilka Chcre; "Mission To Moscow." hv Troops must have their colors. LEAVES HOSPITAL Mrs. Mary Thomas, city, the former Mary Edwards, is recovering at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards, Lee Street, following a tonsilectomy at General Hospital.

Dallas CHURCH PICNIC The Sunday School of Dallas Methodist Church will hold a combined Sunday School picnic and lawn social on the church grounds, Wednesday, August 19. Picnic will begin at 4:30. Supper hour will be from 5:30 to 6:30. Contests and games will precede and follow the supper hour. Adult contests will be after supper.

It is hoped to make this a real community affair. All persons of the community are urged to come. Tables and chairs will be arranged for the people's convenience. Those desiring may bring own basket lunches. For those not desiring to pack lunches, frankfurters, soda, ice cream, and candy, will be on sale.

Children of the Beelnners. Prl- mary' and Junior Departments will ea 2ce cream rjy tne un- "wu, ounaay morning. SIDE COURTOALEPRINCLI Eugene D. Hegerty Gets Commission Eugene Dudley Hegarty, 87 Yates Street, Forty Fort, left recently for Quaritico, where he will begin his duties in the Marines as first lieutenant. Lt.

Hegarty was commissioned months ago- but was deferred until Wednesday when he was- called to Philadelphia for assignment expects to join a camouflage corps, his educational background having prepared him for that type of duty. A graduate of Pennsylvania Stats College, Lieut. Hegarty majored -In landscape architecture and was a member of the Reserve Officer Training Corps there. In the past several years he has been active in politics and gained wide acquaintance as a salesman. Lieut Hegarty has a brother, Pvt.

John Hegarty in the Air Corps at Shep pard Field, Texas. RECEIVES COMMISSION Corp. Joseph1 Jay Tomberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Tomberg, 578 Charles Avenue, has graduated from the Field Artillery Officers' Training School at Fort Sill, Okla and has received a commission as second lieutenant.

He returned home for a furlough before being assigned to Camp Gordon, Ga. Another brother, Saul H. Tomberg, will leave Auguet 14 for U. Navy Reserve training at the Midshipmen's School, Columbia University, where he will take a four months' course preparatory to a ensign's commission. HEAR FROM SON oJ1 and Mrs- Louls R- FUher, 203 Spruce Street, have received a letter from their son, PFC Louis i Jr- who was stationed in the Philippine Islands until the time of collapse of American resistance.

The letter, postmarked from Clark's Field, February 27, 1942, was mailed prior to the fall of Bataan and Corregidor. PERSONALS Miss Forlano, Washington, is visiting her home on Eley Street. Harry and Charles Strauch hava returned to their home In Jenkln-town after spending the past three weeks as guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.

P. Travis, Park place. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Teller, North Welles Street, plan to move next week to Syracuse, N.

Y. World conditions have encouraged silk cultivation in Brazil following a depressed period occasioned by low world silk prices, according to the Department of Commerce. i'iVjn Steak Salmon lb 50c Fancy Sea Trout Ib 25c Genuine Haddock Fillets lb 48c PREPARED SEA FOODS Deviled Crabs 23c Fish Cakes ea. 6c Freth Cooked Shrimp lb. 60c Froth Cooked Lobster Tail lb.

65c For Your Outing or Clambake Genuine Long Island Little Heck Clams Fresh Killed POULTRY Stewing lb 34c Broilers and Roasters, lb. 37c Minimum Delivery 60o PHILLIPS SEA FOOD MARKET DIAL 7-1131 813 Wyoming Avenne, Kingston GLEN ALDEH COAL Grate $8.00 Egg $8.00 Stove $8.00 Nut $8.00 Pea Buck Rice $6.50 $5.15 $4.30 Barley $3.40 DIAL 7-4238 WILLIAMS BROS. 26 Krych Street, Kingston To Purchase Build or Remodel Your Horn MONTHLY REPAYMENT PLAN daughter, Marjorie of Shavertown nave reiurnea rrom a fishing trip to Pike County. Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph' Franklin and chlWren of Kingston were guests and Mrs. Charles Dressell of Shavertown for several days this week. Mrs. Walter Kinn fit 'Tnwlravlllsa and Miss Viol Kuttenbert some time in Jersey City. Ffoebey Washington is the ruest of hi Mmt.

m- -a Mrs. William Chappei of Shaver- Forty Fort BOROUGH HAS 77 FIRE WATCHERS Robert Rusbar, assistant chief air raid Warden of Fortv Fort. Rorouo-h announced yesterday that Forty Fort was om of the first communities to submit a complete report of Jtnre watchers. Fire Watcher am rpnnltwl in spot incendiary bombs and to ex- uug-uisa mem before fires are Thi being established in Luzerne Coun-ty and to date approximately 800 nave oeen Obtalnori When the rgamxation is completed the men will be ariven nssrpjesnpv era a snH bomb training and will be provided with arm bands and Identification caras. The men and their sectors are: Post No.

1, post warden, A. C. arr; watchers, H. N. Davies, viuu-ies a.

iearn, p. H. Broadt, George Barnhardt, Freas Trum-power, Joseph Schmidt, Ray W. Mimm, A. J.

Farley, Harold R. atout, Thomas Jenkins, C. H. Schreffler. Post No.

2, post warden, Arthur Morgan; watchers, A. F. Healey, Millard E. Davis, John McGeehan, Harvey MacAfee, John Kucirko, William Kreisches, Edye P. John- on, urea j.

jsanta. Poet No. 3, post warden, Robert Bell; watchers, Charles Peake, William Nye, Lorenzo I. Davis, A. C.

Henry. Post No. .4. mnnt wonlsn TP XT Daniels: watchers whiib Walter Warema, George. 'J.

Capinas! vreurge xoung, Art Nicholson, John Mushok, R. J. Martin, A. K. Laines R.

s. Stauffer, Ed Klett, John' Christy. Post No. 5, post warden, Willis Devens; watchers, Fred G. Hawke, Joseph Widitz, David E.

Jones, Joseph Navis. Post No. 7, post warden, Allen Handlong; watchers, Royale Learn, Samuel Thompson, Edward Reiser, Lester Sinclair. Ravmond Kon- etchne, Paul E. Branning, Milton Snyder, James Stillman.

Post No. 8, post warden, Haydn P. Evans; watchers, James M. Gearhart, Sheldon Gearhart, Wilbur Crompton. Post No.

9, post warden, Wallace Wheatley; watchers, W. F. Davis, Stanley Schenck, Stuart Post No. 10, post warden, Walter Eaton; watchers, Isaac Lamoreaux, Kenneth Franklin, Elwood Stookey. Post No.

11, post warden, Frank Anderson; watchers, W. F. Dobson, E. S. Keller, T.

F. Hurst. Post No 12, post warden, John H. Dougherty; watchers, John Rundle, Joseph Whalen, James Cavanaugh, Guy Woolbert, George Bonnell, F. E.

Major. Post No. 14, poet warden, Allen Bare; watchers, Francis Corcoran, W. D. Buzby.

Post No. 15, post warden, Howard ttiageway; watchers, A. L. Lone. Pi.ani.ll Finney, iui i-ressman.

Post No. 16, post warden, Noel Thomas; watchers, Rev. Charles Smith, Willard Jones, Edward Trethaway. POSt NO. 17.

DOSt Warden TJnnrorH Yock; watchers, George' Albeck, John Shedare, Richard Coutts. rost ino. is, post warden, Harold Cruikshank; watchers. Arthur RnH. grs, William Pero, George Keiper.

Mrs. Arthur Murnhv Arthur of Wyoming Avenue are spending a few days at Harvey's Lake. Luzerne JUNE BLIGHT wminr June Blight. 3. dauirhriw nf Mr and Mrs.

Harry Blight of Hughes "u'cli j-iuicnie, nas Deen removed to her home from Noohitt mi nuapuai wnere she underwent a aenuus operation several weeks ago. LUZERNE NOTES Miss Hermnina r.f.r.1; at i. XT 1 jiewai XV. is spending the week with her Bennett Ttre, 795 Edwardsville KRIJPINSKI-COACH Miss Rita rinir- daughter of Mrr'ana Mrs.Frank' roer residents of Larksville, and Pvt. Andrew Coach, son of Mrs.

Anna Coach, Edwards-ville, were married at St. Mary's Ti M'ddletown, Saturday, Ju'v 25- Rv. Bernard Maddern. Mrs. Peter Kasper, cousin of the "bride, was matron of honor and Edmund Nash was best man.

rhe bride wore a shell pink ensemble. She wore a matching hat and a corsage of Ink roses and blue delphinium, the matron of "ui ui wore a blue ensemble with pink accessories and a corsage of pink roses. Following the ceremony a dinner seivea ior of both families at the home of the bride. The bride is a graduate of Larksville High School and is employed at the Newberry store, Middletown. Coach is serving with the armed forces.

DRIVE aTuCCESS oiepnen Wartclla, chairman of iu per cent War Bond Drive, has announced the canvass of the borough made by himself and the committee has been quite successful. 4. Mrs. John Y. Williams has been appointed chairman of the War Bond Drive to be conducted by the women of the borough on Monday, women are asked to meet at the town hall to vnlnntr in soil from 9:30 to 5:30.

Booths will be erected at various in the oorougn. Mrs. Alfred W. Davis has been appointed chairman of the drive which will start early In September to salvage tin cans. BRIEF NOTES Ashes will be collected on paved streets today.

Employes of the borough schools will be paid today at 11:30 in 215. Natlona' Bank. PFC Teddy Dlugosz, former Main liet barber, is now stationed withthe Navy at San Francisco. "In Old California" with John WAYNE, Blnnie BARNES Brevity Fox News Cartoon In Holy Rosary Slovak Church on Saturday morning, mases will be at 7, 8 and 10 in observance of the Feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. At the 10 o'clock mass a bronze placque containing Che names of all the men of the church in the service of the United Stat will be dedicated with special ex ercises.

TO HAVE OUTING St. Vincent De Paul Society of Holy Rosary Slovak Church will have an outing on Sunday at Rocky Glen. Those expectinsr to attend are asked to meet at. Laurel Line Station, Wilkes-Barre, at 10 a. m.

Thos making arrangements are Mrs. Anna Baker, Mrs. Victor surovicj and Mrs. Joseph Shulo, NOTES AND PERSONALS A special meeting of Hanover Township Legion Post 809 will be held tonight at 8 at 140 Lee Park Avenue. Miss Helen Kotallk of Somer-vllle, N.

is the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. An drew Liraina or mat Liberty Street, Newtown. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry J. Williams and children of Ridge Street, Newtown, will spend the week end with the former's sister, Mrs. Ruth Crimmins, in Philadelphia. David Bell, member of the Air uorps, is stationed at Keesler ieia, according to word re. ceived by hie parents, Mr.

and Mrs Robert Bell of Columbia Mrs. Edgar McQuown of West Germanla Street is days with her husband at Willlams- pvi l. Exeter Jay Lonsun, member of U. Army Band which is now stationed at Fort. MeyeT, is spending several days at his home here.

Be- iuie emering tne army band, he was music director at the Exeter ins ii ocnooi. West Pittston Modern aDartment. automatic heat and hot water furnished! AvuiRDie at once. West Side. Call Pittston 2183-J.

-adv! Wartime Business Clinics are recommended bv the Dennrtmon Commerce aa a device for brineine together local business nennin infor. ested in common problems created oy une war errort Kingston Twp. COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED Announcements has been made of the committees In charge ofhe second annual flower show tn held in Shavertown MethndUt Church on August 26, sponsored by the Primary Department. Mre. Earl Hens, general chairman; classifications, Mrs.

A. G. Ed-dinger, Mrs. Albert Major, Mrs. Walter Cook, Mrs.

Paul Eckert, Mrs. Paul Smith, Mrs. Rosa Williams, Naomi Hene Program: Mrs. B. W.

Bertram, Eleanor Bartells, Doris Jones; tea room, Mrs. W. H. Morgan, Louise Dodson, teachers of the Primary Department and mothers of primary children. Registration, Mrs.

Ella Howlett; sales of potted plants and novelties, Eleanor Brown, Wilma Hunt; receptionist. Mrs. Howard Patton. WIN CHAMPIONSHIP Kozy Korner defeated Tally-Ho, 12 to 11, in the final play-off game to win Uhe Rural Softball champion ship on Tuesday night. REPORT FOR INDUCTION Several local men reported to the Wilkes-Barre induction center on Wednesday for examination and induction into the armed forces of the country.

They are: Joseph Sillc, Donald Metzgar, Charles Grey, Robert Pritchard. Allan Daniels, Carl McMichaels, Lawrence New- hart, Shavertown; Robert Streng, Dallae Township: Albert Glahn, Trucksvllle. REVIVAL SERVICES Much interest is being shown in the revival services being held each evening at 7:45 in Shavertown Hose House by Rev. Herbert D. Olver, pastor of the Trucksvllle Free Methodist Church.

FIREMEN TO MEET Volunteer firemen of Trucksville will meet in the hose house on Friday night at 8. TO ORGANIZE ORCHESTRA Young people who play inetru- are asked to meet at the Tuesdav at 7:30 P- m- to OrSanlze fVw ohov Srhnol an orchestra for the Sunday School. Miss Marion Jones will be leader, HOLD PICNIC Members of the Dorcas Bible Class enjoyed a picnic at the home of Mrs. Harold Ash, Shagbark Drive, Shavertown on Tuesday. At a short business meeting, in charge of Mrs.

Ted Hoover, the class decided to enter a table decoration at the flower show to be held in Shavertown Methodist Church on August 26. Committee In charge of the pic nic: Mrs. Fred Eck, Mrs. J. A.

Batey and Mre. Ralph Franklin. Present: Mrs. Fred Eck, Mrs. Harold Ash, Mre.

J. A. Batey, Mrs. Harry Ell, Mrs. Ralph Franklin, Mrs.

Ted Hoover, Mrs1. Raymond Malkemes, Mrs. James Owens, Mrs. Richard Rudy, Mrs. William Thomas, Mrs.

John Clauss, Mrs. Obid Hontz, Mrs. Charles Dressell, Mre. John Graves, Bobby Ash, Beatrice Lou Ell, Ralph and David Ell, Barbara and Jean Franklin, Carol, Barbara and George Malkemee, Robert and James Owens, Carol Ann and Richard Rudy, Carol Lee, Kenneth and Billy Thomas, Margaret Ann and Freddy Malkemes, Sandra and Janice Graves. ENTERTAINS "FOR SCHOOL MATE Mrs.

W. Martin Porter of Shaver Avenue, Shavertown, entertained in honor of Mrs. Elliot Jones of Los Angeles on Saturday evening. Mrs. Porter and Mrs.

Jones were roommates at Bloomsburg Normal School. Guests wem all formpr classmates. Mrs. Jones is visiting ici jnotner in Wilkes-Jtsarre. Other guests: Mrs.

Fred Hughey Mrs. Hulme Daron, Mrs. Warner Mr BurdetU T'Crane uiueue ornne. mess, Nell Kabusk. Mildred Rjil TOWNSHIP NOTES Festival of the Ladies Auxiliary fo Trucksville Fire Company, to celebrate the first anniversary of the organization's founding, will be held Wednesday, September 2.

Mrs. Donald White of Lancaster, and Florida, was the guest of Mrs. W. Martin Porter of Shaver- SHAVEll Shavertown Tonifht, Saturday Doable Feature "HENRY AND DIZZY" With Jimmy LYDON, Mary ANDERSON and "SECRET OF THE WASTELANDS" with HOPALONO CA88IMT Honor Soldier Boys Guided by prominent persons In business, social and political life of the community, Dupont townspeople last night organized to o-iv. th home town boys leaving for the army departure parties, Up to this time the farewell par ties were left sp to.

individual, but now the organiiation will plan and carry out the send-off parUe as a group. John cebula was elected chairman of to00' ecretary and William Golla, treasurer. Treasurer Golla said last night that no arrangements have been made for another meeting, but that the chairman was given power to call one at his convenience. The organization will soon be called on for action however, as Du- iui win Btippiy a rge group to the contingent which is exnected to be sent to the induction enti- the latter part of this month. About 137 from DuDOnt Board 12 are expecting the call.

The area in- ciuuca j-uiyea, avocs, Hugnestown, nitsion lownentp and Dupont Dupont Firemen Will Open Picnic Saturday Dupont firemen will have a benefit picnic Saturday and Sunday at Florence Terrace, according to plans made Wednesday night. Frank Drost. general chairman. has appointed these committee chairmen: Joseph Carroll, refreshments; Peter Mlchalevich. John Golla, Steve Halat, Pat Gross, amusements.

Fire Chief John Ritzle reported on hi inspection trip to Williams-port. The present fire engine, he said was found to be more modern than that offered bv WilliamsDort. so for the present, the Idea of purchasing an engine has been abandoned. PERSONALS Dr. Jerome M.

Newman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Newman, has taken over the practice of Dr. H. Ehrenkranz, 246 Main Street.

Dr. Newman has served as exodontist at the Firmin-Deslodge Hospital, St. Louie, and also as dental clinician at St. Stanislaus Seminary, Florissant, Mo. Guido Stefanelll, Louis Lello and Joseph Lello, were recent visitors to New York.

William Preston has returned from a visit to New York. John Novobllskl is In Bloomfleld, N. J. Felix Lello has returned from Linden, N. J.

Dupont Camp 210, United Sports men, will meet at 7:30 tonight in the hose house. Dupont teachers' received checks for three months' pay in full yesterday. Corp. Joseph Santee of State Motor Police and Chief of Police Leo Tierney, Pittston, addressed the auxiliary ponce in town nan last night Mrs. Thomas Mancine and chil dren, Lois and Thomas, of Poughs-keepsie, N.

are vieiting Mrs. Mancine'e mother. Mrs. Mancine is the former Leokadja Rafalskl of Dupont GARBAGE DAY TODAY Due to the religious holiday on Saturday, Dupont officials announce that borough employes will pick up garbage and other waste containers today instead of tomorrow. CERTIFICATIONS Chief Air Raid Warden Stanley Piechota, announces that the following persons have been certified to receive arm bands: Messengers, Robert Sefchick, Norman Shedlock, Steve Lukasik, Daniel Castner; rescue squad, Michael Pearage; air raid wardens, Frank Zawacki, Edward Poruzucek, Frank Trczin-skl, Stanley Gemzek.

COUNCIL TO MEET Council will meet at 7:30 tonight. The meeting was originally scheduled for August 3. SERVICE NEWS Pvt. Thomas Hoban, stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, is spending a week's furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Hoban, Sr. Pvt. Hoban is a brother of Mrs. Kathleen Cocco and Mrs. William Watson.

Pvt. Joseph NovobilskI, Fort Jackson, S. Is expected home on furlough in September. Sylvester Lello, son of Mr. and Mrs.

John Lello, 113 Smith Street, left last night for Greenwich, Conn. His parents accompanied him on the return trip. Tne younger ieuo, who has been working in a defense' plant and who resided recently th Xter In that citv is a selectee a sister in inai cuy is a seieciee from the draft board in Greenwich and will leave for Fort Devens, tomorrow. A departure party was held Wednesday night in his honor. Corp.

John Shock, 177 Lidy's Road, Is home on a five-day fur lough irom j) on jacKson, south Carolina. Lt. Dan Cronick, member of the military guards, has been transferred from Massachusetts to his new post in Manchester, N. H. He is a former member of Dupont police force.

James Stupino and Joseph Gpula, members of the Dupont Volunteer Hose Company, will leave today for an Army camp. Corp. Joseph Krltzer, Avoca, a former member of Dupont Hieh fichool Faculty, is attending the officers candidate school at Fort Sill, Okla. He recently was here on furlough. Seaman Frank Pcrfideo, U.

S. Navy, is spending a leave here. He was recent guest of his uncle, John Lello, Sr. His mother is the former Miss Mary Lello. Dupont.

Pvt. Joseph Klimek is now stationed in Atlantic City, N. with the 988th Technical School Squadron. Seaman Steve Verobie, who was stationed in Baltimore, has been transferred to Port Hueneme, Calif. Corp.

Frank Rolek, former well known baseball player, now stationed at Fort Jackson, S. Is spending a furlough here. Pvt. Stanley Chichonskl, Avoca, formerly of Dupont, stationed at Fort Jackson is here on emergency furlough. Patent pending" and "Patent ap- for" inform the public that an ann ration ik.

application has been filed with th Pa-tent Office, Department of Com merce, out une terms have no effect in law. Authorities of Zurich, Switzerland, have recommended that children be required to go barefooted during the summer to conserve leather, says the Department of Commerce. ROOSEVELT SWOYEBVILLE Toniht, 6: and Double Feature "HENRY AND DIZZY" with Jimmy LYDON, Mary ANDKRSON "LAND OF THE OPEN RANGE" with TIM HOLT In Britain If SGT. H. WILLARD SETZER Sgt.

Setzer, son of Mrs. Dolly Setzer, 631 Charles Avenue, Kingston, is at present stationed somewhere in England. Sgt Setzer, a graduate of Bloomsburg High School and Wyoming Seminary, enlisted in the Medical Corpjj in September, 1940. 11th Local Fireman to Join Armed Forces The 11th member of Independent Engine and Truck Company, Kingston Bureau of Fire, to join the armed service is Fireman Robert Thomas of 34 Price Street, Kingston. He will leave on Saturday morning.

Thomas will be feted at a party tonight in quarters of Independent Engine and Truck on South Sprague Avenue. The affair, scheduled to start at 7:30, will bs attended also by members of Engine 2. HOME ON FURLOUGH Corp. Arthur R. Miller, who is stationed at Camp Livingston, is spending a 15-day furlough with his wife at 53 Academy Lane, Kingston.

Corp. Miller is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Miller of Schuyler Avenue, Kingston.

Pvt. William S. Wolfe of the Army Air Corps, Camp Lee, has been transferred to Atlantic City. Pvt. Wolfe is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. William Wolfe of 123 West Walnut Street, Kingston. OLIVER GOES TO BOWIE Lt. Warren E. Oliver, Son of Mrs.

S. E. Oliver of East Vaughn Street, Kingston, and the late S. E. Oliver, has been transferred from Camp Roberts, California, to Camp iiowie, Texas.

Lit. Oliver, a graduate of Kingston Hieh School and Pennsylvania State College, enlist- ea in reDruary, vni. CE TO MEET TONIGHT West Side Junior CE will meet tonight at 8 in West Pittston Pres bytenan Church and members from Kingston and vicinity will gather in front of Kingston Theater between 7:15 and 7:30. A so cial hour will follow the business session. Parsons UZZIEL CLASS MEETS Uzziel Class held a covered dish supper and business meetin? in Abbott Methodist Church on Tues day night Mrs.

J. Curtis Williams presided. Others present: Rev. and Mre. John Robinson, Mrs.

Mary owora, Mrs. KoDert McKeand, Mrs. Arthur Burger, Mrs. Agnes Acla, mrs. Katnerine Stelnbrenner.

Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Austin, Mr. and Mrs. J.

Curtis Williams, Mrs. Fred Trethaway, Miss Jessie Phillips, Mrs. Mary Lynn, James t-niinps, Mrs. Thomas Oanard, Mrs. Walter Davis, Mrs.

Harry Tench, Mrs. Ravmond Burt. Mrs. rea Miinaue, Lorraine Trethaway. PERSONALS Mr.

and Mrs. Curtis Williams of Harrisburg visited his parents, Mr. ana Mrs. J. Curtis Will ams over the week end, en route to a new position in Baltimore.

Fornlirook INJUREDlN FALL Falliner from the rmf nt a JJwlwll on which he was working on Elm oucci, mngsion, Wednesday morning, Raymond Jonca juries for which he is being treated in Neebitt Memorial HnanTtai His condition ift rpnnrtfrH emnA. tr. lie Buuerea a possioie iracture of me arm ana Druises. Jackson Students of seventh sradea anH high school will start school on September 1 at Lehman High School. Bus service will be provided.

Other six grades will start on September 8. Larksville MARK ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hughey, Fifth Street, yesterday observed their 22nd wedding anniversary. They were married August 13, 1920, by Rev.

Harry Henry, then paetor of Courtdale Methodist Church. Mrs. Hughey is the former Elizabeth Hayward of Larksville. LARKSVILLE NOTES Harry James, Nesbltt Street, who Is vacationing at Harvev's Lake with Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Ed- waras and family, observed bis loin mrtnaay, on Monday. Civilian Defense Grou na nflwirlfo- ville will participate in the bond parade that will be held at 7 Monday night in Plymouth. i I AUK" 78 Wilton Street 'snk UrkiTille 7-8204 TONIGHT and SATURDAY "PARDON MY STRIPES" with EDGAR KENNEDY "TONTO BASIN ROUNDUP" with The RANGE BUSTERS Alr-Coolrd Aim. lu and ltt THE NEW Larksville Doable Feature Tonltht "DR. KltDARE'S VICTORY" with Lew ArBES Lionel BARRYMORE and.

"WHAT'S COOKIN" Aden, lie and He Free Parkins lliflRIlif IRS The following girl Scouts orcnuroh basement on Wednesday eph Florek, Mrs. Andrew Duracko, Jospph E. Davies; "The Last Time Mrs. Joseph Hmelovsky, Mrs.Jl Saw Paris," by Elliott Paul; Stephen Vrabel, Mrs. Andrew; "Cross Creek," by Marjorie Kinnaii Drains, Mrs.

Joseph Drank, Rawlings, and "The Matchlock George Drank, Mrs. Andrew Mag- Gun." by Walter D. Edmonds. da, Mrs. Victor Surovich.

SCOUTS TO PARADE CLUB ENTERTAINED gcout Commissioner Peter S-oock Busy Bee Sewing Club was en- has requested all Boy Scout troons tertained at the home of Mrs. John in the Plymouth-Larksville district Yusko, Hazleton Street last night. to assemble in the rear of the Others present were Mrs. Albert! Legion Home on Monday night at Husted, Mrs. Andrew Draina, Mrs.

,6 to participate in the Bond Parade. Troop 32 recently retn rnpH frnm stay at Wildwood Cottage at Har-, vey's Lake: Doris' Martin, Betty Franklin, Mary Hileman, Caryl Muir, Sue Shupp, Lucelle McDer-mott, Joan Bartholomew. Dorothy Booth, Genieveve Crawford, Joan Shaver, Lorraine Woodnick. Bucky Houck, Joan Bartholomew, Leader Mrs. Bruce Houck, assistant Mrs.

James Bartholomew, Miss Margaret Baldouski, Nur. 4 Beverlee Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Moss of 319 Wyoming Avenue, is ill. Mr.

and Mrs. Alvin Kinney, who have been visiting friends and relatives of town have returned to their home at Miami Beach, Florida. ol- and Mre- William Givens of 188 Ntnth Street, are moving to 138 Dorrance with Mr. and Mrs. Arch Eshelman.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew E. Rabel of Jessup have taken up their residence at 53 Atherton Avenue. Montrose TO CALL 36 MEN According to an announcement by Harold Everitt, clerk of Susque hanna County Selective Service Board call 24 has been received by the board for 32 men in 1-A ciassincation and 4 men in 1-B class to report to Wilkes-Barre on August 24 for final examination.

These men will be taken from the first, second and third registrations. -The men involved will receive their notices today. This is the first time that this board has received a call, for men from 1-B class. NOTES AND PERSONALS Mrs. Robert Clough and son Ken- netn moved from Montrose this week to Baltimore where they will join Mr.

CkAigh, who has been employed in defense work there for several months. Mrs. Walter MacFarland of Hunt ingdon who has been spend- in the past two weeks with her orower, liepnara leitswortn, and- other relatives here, entertained members; Of the Thursday Bridge Club and Other guests at a buffet! John Obusek, Mrs. John Kurirnsky, Mrs. Susan Genitter, Mrs.

Joseph Shulo, Mre. George Hannis. SOLDIER PROMOTED Pvt. Frank Blaum, stationed at Camp Polk, has been promoted to staff sergeant according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Blaum of Frederick's Court. J. A. Boyd of Ross Street has returned after spending two weeks with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Boyd, at Harvey's Lake. Mrs. Florence Prowant of Ashley Street is spending the week end at Williamsport. Regina Brown of Oak Lane is spending several days in Brooklyn. Mr.

and Mrs. Asher Welker and daughters. Janice and Joyce, of Bloomsburg are guests of Mrs. Welker's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Dawe of Vine Street. William Gllligan has returned to Jersey City after spending the week end with his sister, Mrs. J. W. Saunders of Hartford Street.

Mrs. Raymond Washburn of Washington is spending several weeks with her mother, Mrs. Harriet Giaham of Ashley Street. Miss Agnes Leslie of North Main Street recently returned after i SDendine a week with relatives in 1 New York. She was accompanied!" an ool tickets for this treat home bv her niece Mrs.

William W1 1 distributed in Sunday William Q'siriDutea in Games wi" be arranged for of all supper sna rwge party at thel Pvt. Edward McManus has re-Montrose Inn on Wednesday eve-turned to Gowen Field, Boise, Mr. and Mrs. James Gallazher of i-m-; N. were wee visitor, at the Leslie home on North M.i a.

I Idaho, after spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James McManus of Mary Street Miss Edward ina Heymann of New York City is the guest of Mies Jayne Leslie of North Main Street. Mrs. Thomas Williams has returned from Charlotte, N.

where she visited her husband, Corp. Thomas Williams. Florence Banashek of South Main Street has returned from New York. Six glaciers are located in th Roosevelt National forest, Colo-, rado. I n-iiu x-iymc win close witn community Pel ages.

rersons who are within easy i walking distance are asked not to drive. Parking will be restricted. DALLAS NOTES Robert SnydeT of Claude Street is recovering from bronchitis. Mrs. Kathryn Wilson of East Dallas has returned from a trip to Bridgeton, N.

J. 1IIMMLER DALLAS Tonight and Saturday "TEN GENTLEMEN FROM WEST POINT" --with Georcr Montsomcry, Mmirern O'Hara AIM Cartowi and Fox New ning. George Keenan, who spent the past 10 months In Bermuda where he was employed on a defense project, arrived home last week, and is spending a three-week' 'vacation with his family here. 'Mr. 'Keenan expects to leave in the, near future to work on another defense job.

A son was torn to-Mr. 'and Mrs. Clifford Stone at their home in fprmgviiie en August I Rev. Harmon Beer and nn Paul 1 or Akron, N. visited friend in Montro during' the week.

Rev. Mr. Been A former pastor of the Baptist Church. 'S.

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