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TIMES LEADER, THE EVENING NEWS. WILKES-BARRE, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 24, 1944 WANT Telephone ADS ZO 2-2121 $359,965 FIRE LOSS GREATEST IN TWO DECADES Brown Block. Destruction Two-Thirds of Entire 1943 Damage. 542 Alarms Sounded fire loss last year was $359,965.02. It was the greatest in two decades.

The unusual amount was due to the Block blaze, a four-story brick structure located between Valley Central Railroad tracks, which was practically leveled. The Brown Block loss alone $292,835. The annual fire report was released today by Fire Chief Ambrose Saricks. Although there were 542 alarms during the year, the loss, other than that of Brown Block, was comparatively small, and despite the -fact that the valuation of property involved was $11,585,147. The total insurance loss was $349,462.

The greatest loss since exacting records city fires been on file at City Hall, was in 1926, when it was reported to be $504,769.95. The year previous the loss was $385,018.01. The following figures give the fire losses for each since 1924: 1924 $213,490.69 1934 58,074.70 1925 385,018.01 1935 55,381.87 1926 504,768.95 1936 1927 184,356.88 1937 39,507.53 1928 82,633.91 1938 74,047.77 1929 228,559.79 1939 278,341.51 1930 147,396.45 1940 120,756.44 1931 188,425.48 1941 111,648.95 1932 97,461.23 1942 44,401.16 1933 66,726.63 1943 .359,965.02 NOTCH TAPROOM IS PENALIZED: Traceys Must Close Business Place For 40 Days Unless Compromise Is Reached With Board Penalized 40 days for liquor violations, Charles and Bertha Tracey, joint operators of a taproom, at 657 Main street, Sugar Notch, will be required to close their establishment tomorrow morning for the suspension period unless a "compromise" is consummated with the Pennsylvania rot Board before the legal opening hour of 7 a. m. The Traceys, who originally drew a 60-day penalty some weeks ago, had been closed for 20 days when an appeal for modification was taken.

In the new order, effective' tomorrow, the Traceys were again given 60 days penalty but allowed credit for the 20 days closed on the previous suspension. stiff penalty was imposed on the Tracey's for sale and possession of liquor without a license and Sunday sales. The couple possess a beer license and can only sell that beverage on the premises. Reach Compromises Two other local drinking establishments also received suspensions effective tomorrow but will not have to close due to cash settlements made with the board on the optional "compromise" plan. Julius Matukaitis, "Corner Cafe," Mill and Hopkin streets, Plains, was penalized 15 days but paid the State $150 at the rate of $10 a day for each day of suspension.

The other licensee, Natalie and Margaret Matusiewicz, "Matus Cafe," 46 East Main street, Plymouth for a check of $100 in lieu of a 10-day suspension. William M. Clifford, 262-264 Lee Park avenue, Lee Park, has been penalized 35 days, effective February 8. by the PLCB for Sunday sales. Father Kupstas Now A Captain First Lt.

Victor J. Kupstas, who is now an assistant camp chaplain, Camp Chaffee, has been promoted to captain, according to the public relations branch. Capt. Kupstas is a graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, St. Mary's University, Baltimore, Maryland and St.

Bernard's Seminary, Rochester, N. Y. Capt. Kupstas entered the service April 9, 1943, and was assigned to Camp Chaffee April 29, 1943. He was assistant pastor at St.

Casimir's Church, Pittston, when he entered the service, and previously served as an assistant at Holy Trinity Church, city. The family home is at 73 Hill street, city. Captain Kupstas' parents are dead. Dr. Sable Quits Firemen's Post Pittsburgh, Jan, 24 (P) -Dr.

Daniel Sable served as a lieutenant on the Mexican border and later as a major in France and Belgium in World War 1, but some of his most exciting, as times chief of occurred police during and fire his For years he slept with a fire ball surgeon for the City of Pittsburgh. over his head, ready to spring into his clothes at the second alarm. Twice he was seriously injured in auto wrecks while dashing to big fires. Now he has grown tired of chasing fire engines and patrol wagons. On March 31 he will retire to private practice.

APONICK WILL BE CANDIDATE IF ENDORSED Local Jurist Proposed For State Supreme Court By Democratic Leaders of Two Counties Judge John J. Aponick announced today that he would be a candidate for the State Supreme Court if he is endorsed for that honor by the State Democratic Committee. The committee is scheduled to meet in Harrisburg on February 4th at which time candidates for the forthcoming primaries will be endorsed. Commenting on the proposal that he be designated the Democratic candidate for Supreme Court, Judge Aponick said: "I feel deeply gratified to have my name submitted as a candidate for the Supreme Court by the representatives of the two largest counties in the anthracite region. It is the ambition of every lawyer to sit on the highest court in the Commonwealth.

If I am fortunate enough to secure the supports of the State organization, assuredly be a candidate." Law Makes Announcement J. Law, of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County Democratic Chairman, gave out the statement at Washington yesterday that Judge Aponick was the unanimous choice of leaders of both Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. This statement was made at a conference attended by State Senator Leo C. Mundy, of Wilkes-Barre, Chairman Law, Peter M. Margie of Luzerne County; Commissioner Michael Lawler, Lackawanna County Democratic Chairman, and ty.

for Mr. Judge Law Aponick said that to the become me a suggestion canJoseph Linnen of Lackawanna didate was Chairman advanced David by State Democratic Lawrence. Judge Aponick was born in Nanticoke and attended the schools" there. He received a commission second lieutenant in the field artillery in World War I. He graduated in 1927 from the University of Pennsylvania with the degree of Bachelor of He was admitted to the Luzerne County Bar on September admitted 13, 1927, the and subsequently was to Supreme and Superior Courts.

4 Years of Term Left Judge Aponick practiced law in this county until January 3, 1938, when he became a member of the Court of Common Pleas. His term still has nearly four years to run. Ever since his admission, Judge Aponick has been active in civic affairs. He is vice chairman of the board of directors of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association; president of District No. 7, Polish War Relief; member of Committee on American Unity and chairman of Sub-Committee on American Aims; Luzerne County Council of Civilian ley Industrial Good Will CommitDefense; chairman, da Wyoming Valtee; member, Board of Directors of Mercy Hospital.

He is a member of Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, American Legion and Sarmatian and Tatra. Judge Aponick is the second Luzerne County representative listed far prospective candidates for office the coming primaries. G. Harold Wagner, State Treasurer, has announced he will seek the nomination for the office of Auditor, General. 6 Local Drivers Are Penalized By Suspension Officials of the State Highway department report a total of 204 automobile drivers throughout the State penalized for infractions of the motor code during the week ending on January 14.

In the group are six residents of Luzerne County, A total of 186, previously penalized, was restored to good standing, including eight from this county. Following are the Luzerne County residents involved: Suspensions Marguerite George, 583 W. Main street, Plymouth. Joseph M. Vaivada, 327 Beade street, Richard Plymouth: Richards, 178 Samuel avenue, Hazleton.

Harry Drums. Samuel Daley, 178 Norman, Cork Lane, Pittston. Anthony Wozecka, 48 Railroad street, Alden. Restorations Andrew Dructor, 124 Chapel street, Pittston. Joseph Fleming, Sweet Valley.

Edwin Yurko, 329 Allen street, West Hazleton. Anthony Rutecki, 605 Winter avenue, Stanley Krajewski, 237 Robert West Hazleton. street, Sheatown. Thomas Michael, Trucksville. Andrew Gall, 44 Laurel street, Plains.

Robert M. Hummel, 266 South Main street, Wilkes-Barre. Meeting Tonight Meeting Tonight Officers of Camp 64, P. O. of will be on' installed tonight in the lodge rooms South Franklin street, at 8 p.

m. Fortnightly Club Fortnightly Club The Fortnightly Club will meet home Wednesday of Mrs. E. U. Buckman, 70 night at 7:30 at the South Farnklin street.

Lance Miners Vote To End Strike; Return Tomorrow Members of Local 1174, UMWA, composed of employes of Lance Colvoted this afternoon to terminate the liery. Glen Alden Coal Company, strike which has tied up that operation since Friday morning of last week. The mine is scheduled to work tomorrow. The vote was taken at a meeting called for that purpose in Main's Hall, Plymouth. A part of the operation was closed down on Wednesday of last week when a motor runner was discharged.

As a result of a conference the 3 Local Boys To Graduate From Girard 822 Three Wilkes-Barre boys, Edward Pittinger, William Pickering and Henry Zofcin, will graduate from Girard College, Philadelphia, on Tuesday. Edward Pittinger, nephew of, Mr. James P. Pittinger of 269 Hazle street, was outstanding athletics, being a star on this year's basketball team and the 1943 undefeated Girard College soccer team. He also EDWARD PITTINGER DRIVER DIES AFTER CRASH IN PLYMOUTH: John T.

Davison, 16, Fatally Hurt When Vehicle Swerves Into Pole. Fire Guts Auto Injuries sustained shortly after midnight Saturday, when the car which he was driving crashed into a pole on West Main street, Plymcaused the death of John T. Davison, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davison, 187 Brown street, Larksville, this morning at 12:15 in Mercy Hospital.

The accident occurred as Davison was driveast on Main street Whether swerved and crashed into a pole fronting the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Worthington, 352 West Main street. Davison was removed to the hospital in the community ambulance remained unconscious until he expired. He was injured about the face and suffered a possible hemorrhage of the head.

The badly damaged car was removed to Van Loon's garage. When Patrolman Joseph Mallo opened the doors of the damaged car, it became enveloped into flames. An alarm from Box 32 brought fire companies to the scene, but the blaze completely gutted the vehicle. Police stated that the car was owned by Charles Jones, 806 East Main street, Larksville. Davison was employed by T.

J. Brown's Sons, Plymouth truckers. Besides his parents, the young man is survived by one brother, Robert, at home and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Butler, Edwardsville, and Daniel Leard, Princeton, N. J.

Mrs. Davison is the former Lydia Wagner, Plymouth. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 from the home with services to be in charge of Rev. Amos Hettesheimer, pastor of Larksville Gospel Mission. Burial will be in Ceasetown cemetery.

Local District Gets $11,760 In Idle Insurance District 3, of which Wilkes-Barre is a part, shared to the extent of $11,760 "in the distribution of 083.60 unemployment compensation for the week ending on January 21, according to a statement credited to G. Harold Wagner, State treasurer. Wilkes-Barre city's share was $2,520 while that of other municipalities in the district was as follows: Berwick $340; Carbondale, Hazleton, Mauch Chunk, $330; Nanticoke, $688; Pittston, $500; Pottsville, $366; Scranton, Shenandoah $357; Stroudsburg, $122 and Tamaqua $179. Vestry Election At St. Clement's Annual meeting of St.

Clement's day Episcopal evening at 8:00 o'clock in the church will be held Tuesparish house, Lockhart street. The rector, the Rev. Fred W. Trumbore, will preside; reports for 1943 will be presented and plans for this year will be announced. Three new members will elected to the vestry to take the places of D.

D. Durland, Leon Gould and W. J. Heckman, whose terms have expired. Other members of the Vestry are W.

W. Everett, A. P. Mathews, George Tench, Dr. H.

A. Smith, Charles Frederick and John Nidecker, The speaker of the evening will be Dr. Eugene Farley, president of Bucknell Junior College. Hostesses evening will be Mrs. Elmer Kressly and Miss Fannie Nicholson, assisted by their committee.

Carle Named To Caribbean Post Wearing the silver eagles of a full colonel, Charles Dayton Carle, staff when World War 1 began, has been member of the Wilkes-Barre Record assigned Caribbean as Defense adjutant general Command. In of the his new capacity. Col. Carle occupies the post held for several years by Colonel Thomas B. Woodburn, who has returned to the States.

Colonel Carle. is a native of Wilkes 55 years of age, in and the spent the past 25 years uniform of an Army He is a graduate of Girard College and attended the first Officers' Training School at Madison Barracks, New York, in 1917. He is married and his wife, Mrs. Catherine Carle, resides at 3209 North Charles children. street in Baltimore.

They have no Norman McHugh Hurt Norman McHugh, 44, of 404 Carey avenue, Wilkes-Barre, was admitted to Nanticoke State Hospital last night at 10:40 for treatment of left leg injuries received at home when he fell down a flight of steps. His condition is good, ENLIST WOMEN SOLICITORS IN BOND DRIVE Formation of "Blue Star Brigade" Gets Underway Tickets Distributed for Movie Premiere Formation of a campaign to enlist bond solicitors in the "Blue Star Brigade," under the leadership of the Women's Division of the County War Finance Committee and distribution tickets for the premier showing of "Madame Curie" on Thursday at Comerford Theatre to war bond purchasers were the highlights of the Luzerne County Fourth War Loan Drive which today entered the second week of aetivities. Mrs. John T. J.

Brennan, chairman of the Women's Division, announced that ten bond committee members have already earned the right to wear the Blue Star Ribbon, which is awarded to each solicitor who sells a minimum of ten war bonds to ten different persons at a combined tal maturity value of not less than $1,000. 750 Aides Is Goal In announcing the "Blue Star campaign, Mrs. Brennan said that the Women's Division is hoping double membership of 350 women who nots were enrolled during the last war loan campaign. "There are thousands of wives, mothers and sisters in the county who have loved ones in the armed forces. The Blue Star Brigade gives them the opportunity to do their share to carry the war directly to our enemies and at the same time shorten the time when those absent members of the family may return home," Mrs.

Brennan stated. The attractive ribbon award will be made for bonds purchased since January 1 until the end of the campaign. In order to qualify, solicitors must bring their receipts to their respective area headquarters. Offices And Chairmen Area offices and Women's Division chairmen are as follows: Wilkes-Barre and West Side-At county bond headquarters, 53 West Market street, Hotel Sterling; Mrs. Donald MacWilliam and Mrs.

R. S. Keefer, chairmen, respectively. Issuing of awards will be in charge of Mrs. Paul Bittenbender.

Pittston area-Mrs. Peter Minichello, chairman; headquarters at 8 Main street, Pittston. Nanticoke area-Mrs. Edward Makowski, 34 West Field street, Nanticoke. Plymouth area Mrs.

Benjamin Chadwick, 453 West Main street, Plymouth. Sale of individual Series bonds was spurred today as hundreds of purchasers made applications at banks and other issuing agents for tickets to the epic film, Madame Curie, which will be shown at a special performance at 8:15 p. m. on Thursday. Because of the limited number of reserved seats, tickets will be issued at the Comerford Theatre boxoffice upon receipt of bond purchases, only to the extent of the theatre's seating, capacity.

Pomeroy's Invests $150,000 Evidence of the interest in which chain store organizations are taking crediting toward the county quota, a share of bond purchases made by the company, was shown when it was announced at county headquarters that Pomeroy's Department Stores, had credited $150,000 toward the $18,400,000 goal. Other chain organizations which to date have apportioned a bond purchases on a local basis are: Woolworth's, Wilkes-Barre store, $9,000, Kingston store, McCrory's $1.000. Name Mrs. Higgs President Of Central W.S.C.S. Mrs.

Higgs has been elected president of the WSCS of Central Methodist Church, succeeding Mrs. Fred J. Mitchell who has headed that organization for the past three years. Election and installation of officers featured a recent meeting of the group. Other officers chosen were: Vicepresidents, Mrs.

George Simmers, Mrs. H. E. Thompson; assistant to vice-presidents, Miss Mrs. Leona Robert Moss: Jones; financial secretary, Mrs.

Lesrecording secretary, lie Rader; assistant, Mrs. E. Cowell; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Frank Dennis; treasurer, Mrs. Idris Jones.

Retiring president, Mrs. Mitchell, presented with a hand during was a reception for past and present officers. Annual reports were submitted by various persons 'and Mrs. G. B.

Kleeman had charge of devotions. There were 92 members present. Kellogg Estate Given To Friend Mrs. Lillian M. Kellogg, late of West Pittston, by her will probated at the court house today leaves her entire estate to friend, Pauline Underwood, of her, West School Lane, Germantown, Pa.

Personal estate valued at $1,000 and real estate at $3,000. Attorney Frank P. Slattery, is named executor. Joseph S. Poploski.

late of 213 tire estate, valued at $500 to her Boland avenue, Lee Park, Hanover Township, me by her will leaves her enmother. Mrs. Veronica Poploski and names her sister, Stella M. Poploski, executrice. Mine Schedule For Tuesday Adonizio- Working.

Blanchard- -Working. Capone- Working. Conton-Working. Dial Rock -Working. Glen Alden All collieries working E- -Working.

Heidelberg- Working. collieries in the local area working. Jermyn-Green-All working. Kehoe-Berge-Working. Knox-Working.

Lehigh Valley -All collieries working. Luzerne- Working. Luzerne-Anthracite-Working. Mineral Springs -Working. Morgan Coal -All working.

Sussex- Working. Sullivan Trail- Working. Payne -Working. Pennsylvania- -Ewen and Umderwood working. Russell Working.

Sari Working, Four Constable Luzerne County Court meeting. this morning Court chambers of President Judge W. A. Valentine and appointed four auditors and one constable. The are: Township, Republican, replacing Auditors TR Roy Thomas, Exeter LaBar, who Moyer, moved from Dorrance district; Township, Republican, moved from replacing the district; Township, Matthew' Democratic, Scott, Black replacing Creek E.

Rittenhouse, who resigned; John tia Chopack, Township, Republican, replacing McNally, who resigned. Constable Nick Manos, Seventh Ward, Nanticoke, Republican. CHILDREN'S CENTER AIMS ARE STATED Guidance Clinic Is Offered Boys and Girls Who Have Trouble Adjusting Selves Directors of the Service Center of Wyoming Valley, a recent meeting of that group, decided to inform the public through a formal statement, that the Service Center is a child guidance clinic in which treatment, in some cases, is provided in the cottages maintained, by formal the statement, organization. the board sayer, in part: Board of Director of the Children's Service Center, recognizneed of progressive, enlightened child welfare standards and practices for our community, puts itself on record with regard to the following specific matters: "It urges the setting up of an adequate Children's Detention Home; it approves a qualified probation service for our Juvenile Court, and recommends the establishment in our public schools of special classes for children requiring special educational facilities: it calls further attention to the Commonwealth statutes which prohibit children under 16 years of age being detained in institutions where adults are confined, and which advises against committing a child under 12 years of age to an industrial school or correctional institution without first exhausting other community resources, notably that of probation, and which forbids dependent neglected children from being confined in institutions which receive juvenile delinquents; it recommends a study of the unmet needs of mentally deficient children of the community, with a view to securing more adequate services in their behalf. "Toward this end, the board of the Children's Service Center invites active consideration on the part of all forces interested in the problem of child welfare--the school, the home, the church, the court, the social agencies, and the community, itself!" Bus And 2 Autos Figure In Crash; Nobody Injured A Martz interstate bus, containing 25 passengers, and two automobiles figured in a triple collision yesterday afternoon near Blakeslee Corners in Pocono Mountains but all occupants the vehicles escaped Police said the ice-coated highway, which made motor traveling hazardous, was responsible for the accident.

Operators of the automobiles were Walter Whiteman, of Trucksville, Daniel Tabas of Philadelphia. The bus was driven by Tedian Brennan of Wilkes-Barre. All three vehicles were traveling toward Wilkes Barre. Whiteman's car, in the lead, skidded on the icy pavement and spun across the highway. The bus, next in line, could not be brought to a stop with its brakes and spun around on the ice to face the opposite direction.

Tabas'. car then ran into the front end of the bus. Passengers of bus, considerably shaken up in the narrow escape, were placed on another bus and sent to Wilkes-Barre. Priest's Birthday Marked At Dinner Of Church Club The annual dinner meeting of St. Nicholas Men's Club at the Dresden last night served a dual purpose in that it also marked the birthday anniversary of Rev.

Joseph Luksic, pastor of Good Shepard Roman Catholic Church at Drums and director of choral group. During the course of the program it was announced that the Glee Club had accepted the invitation of William B. Healey, chairman of the War Finance Committee of Luzerne County, to participate in the War Bond program at the Comerford Theater on Thursday evening. Speakers on last night's program included Rev. C.

A. Staib, pastor of St. Nicholas Church; Rev. Jacob Wideman, assistant Rev. Joseph Meier, assistant pastor; William C.

Weihbrecht. business manager of the club, and Rev. Joseph Luksic, who praised the members for their accomplishments during the last year and outlined a tentative program for expansion. Carl Brown was accompanist and the music consisted of vocal solos by Clem Niemeyer, Fred Niemeyer, Charles Ott, Michael Ott; and a quartet of Sylvester and Claude Basler and John and Jacob Nichols. High Mark Set By Retreat Cow A registered Holstein-Fresian cow in the dairy herd owned by Luzerne County Institution District, Retreat: has recently completed a 365-day production record of 725 pounds of butterfat and 22,471 pounds of milk, the Holstein-Friesan Association of America announces.

This is more than four times the production of the average dairy cow in the nation. Her official name is Retreat Wimbledon May. She was wilked 3 times daily and was 3 years 3 months of age when she began her test period. Testing was supervised by Pennsylvania State College in cooperation with the Holstein- Friesian Association of America, NOTED ARTIST PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL A. Johnstone Expires At Age of 83-Musician, Composer and Writer.

Ranked With Best WILLIAM PICKERING tained the rank of sergeant in the color guard of the Girard College Cadet William Henry Pickering of 940 East Main street, Plymouth, has been a student for eight years. While attending this school, he took the general and auto mechanics courses. He was a first lieutenant in the Cadet Corps, a member of the Girard Glee Club, and a member of the HENRY ZOFCIN Conference Committee, a student and faculty body that works for the improvement of the school. Bill was a lite scout. Henry Zofcin is another local boy who will graduate from Girard.

He lives at 360 Vine street, Plymouth. Henry, a student at Girard for nine years, was captain of his company in the Cadet Corps and was a halfback of the 1943 soccer team. Airport Committee Will Report At Meeting Tonight Plans are being made by Scran-1 ton-Wilkes-Barre Airport Committee to revive interest in the establishment of an airport near Avoca. With this purpose in view a dinner-meeting of the committee will be held this evening at 6:30 oclock at Hotel Sterling. The call for the gathering came from the chairman of the committee, Peter A.

Garrity of Pittston. 18 Youths Pass Tests To Enlist In Aviation Eighteen 17-year-old youths from this region have qualified for the Air Corps Enlisted Reserve and eight others have been called to active duty at the end of January, it was announced today by Captain Fenton D. Lamb, president of the local aviation cadet examining board. Board No. 11, headquarters in Plains, sent 75 selectees the induction station today for final physical examinations, while Board 1, Hazleton, shipped 65 to the local center.

Air Corps enlisted reservists accepted last week included: Harold R. Bennett, RD 2, Laceyville; Roger C. Egli, 13 Church street; Herman J. Ceaser, RD 2, Wapwallopen; Donald C. Wood.

20 Cliff street, Montrose; Robert T. Horsefield, 305 Carver street, Plymouth; Leon H. Franklin, 1017 Centre street, Freeland; Sidney Savitz, 70 South Welles street, Wilkes-Barre; George W. Jones, 28 Spring street, Nanticoke; Olin T. Lawson, 108.

08 Elizabeth street, Wilkes-Barre; Joseph P. Eichholzer, Pleasant Mount; George F. Smith, 31 South River street, Plains. Following reservists are called to active duty January 29 and will leave for New Cumberland, Michael Csop, 17 Templeton street, Plymouth; Joseph J. Durkin, 298 South Hancock street.

Wilkes-Barre. 7 Autos Looted, Cafe Is Robbed, Cops Notified Wilkes-Barre police today were endeavoring to locate persons responsible for breaking into and looting seven locked automobiles on East Jackson street, and a robbery at Savoy Bar and Grill, 30 North Main street, over the weekend. Police reported that while only a small amount of plunder was taken from the autos they were considerably damaged, the windows having been smashed. The owners were: Joseph Sosick, 60 Oxford street; Helen Finerelli, Lincoln street; William Ruddick, 83 North Loveland street, Kingston; Charles Christ, 166 Matson street, Parsons; Thomas Rowan, 1164 Scott street, Parsons; Charles J. Bowers, 130 Lehigh street, Wilkes-Barre, and Frank Brennan, Maxwell street, Wilkes-Barre.

Cafe Is Robbed Manager of Savoy Bar and Grill reported that glass in a rear door of the establishment was broken to gain admission. Seven bottles of liquor, valued at $25, were stolen and $20 in cash from the cash register. Police reported that a vandal kicked in glass of a door of a potato market on North Pennsylvania avenue near Union street, last night. 28th Division Of AEF Holds Dinner; Gen. Price Speaks Annual banquet of Society of the 28th Division AEF, was held in Hotel Sterling, on Saturday, with 131 members in attendance.

General William G. Pierce, of Chester, commander of 28th Division, who gave the principal address, stressed the need for electing to public office qualified representatives to bear the burden of problems which will be created in the post-war era. Remarks were also made by Attorney Neil Chrisman, Major Robert C. Miner and William Priestman. Theodore Stegmaier, president Robert of the society, presided, and Featherman, introduced Captain Robert F.

Waters, who acted as toastmaster. Program chairman was Captain Stephen Turner. Man Is Sentenced In Harness Theft Andrew Roman, of RD 1, Dallas, pleaded guilty to larceny of harness from Casey's Riding Academy on Middle road, Hanover Township, before Judge J. Harold Flannery today and he was sentenced to pay the costs and serve from six months to one year in the county jail. Later he was granted a parole on condition that he pays the costs within 60 days and keeps out of trouble in the future.

Mercy Guild Mercy Guild will present Mrs. Elizabeth Conrad in reading of "Also the Hills" -Tuesday night at 8:15 in St. Mary's auditorium. In a letter to City Hall members of City Council are invited to be in attendance as guests. The committee plans to give a report on the progress made during the last month.

It is expected that Mayor Con McCole, Councilman J. Bowden Northrup and City Solicitor Hopkin T. Rowlands will be present. It is also understood that Luzerne County commissioners have been invited to attend. JUNIOR ORDER PICKS MORRIS Local Man Named National Treasurer of Fraternal Organization Appointment of Ralph S.

Morris, 162 Old River Road, city, as national treasurer of Jr. O. U. A. succeeding Attorney Oner C.

Stubbs of Covington, was announced at the national headquarters of the organization in Philadelphia over the weekend. Selection of Mr. Morris for the important position was made late Saturday in Cincinnati, at a meeting of the national board: Attorney Stubbs was advanced to general counsel to fill the vacancy caused by the death last week of John H. Weitzel of Cincinnati. Mr.

Morris as treasurer will also be a member of the board of trustees of the National Orphans' Home, the organizing commission and the board of control of the Juniors Beneficiary Degree, all representing the 000 Junior corporation. He will be a candidate for a full term at the next biennial meeting to be held in Philadelphia in June, 1945. Philadelphia is national headquarters of the organization, but Mr. Morris still able to maintain his home in Wilkes Legionnaires Pay Martin J. Flaherty Tribute At Rites Legionnaires of World War joined with post office personnel, relatives and friends today in paying final tribute to the memory of Martin J.

Flaherty, mail carrier, whose funeral was held from 36 Spruce street, Wilkes-Barre Township. Deceased resided on Sambourne street, city. The cortege proceeded to St. Patrick's Church, city, where a solemn high mass was celebrated William Pakutka, assisted by Martin Roche, deacon, and Rev. I Charles Murray, sub-deacon.

The organist at the mass was Mrs. Ann Boyek and the soloist was Miss Peggy Melan. Military services at burial in St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover, were 132, in charge of Wilkes-Barre Post, American Legion. Firing squad comprised Luke Corrigan, James Duffy, Joseph Popka and William Zelinske.

William Kinsey, the bugler, sounded "taps." Benediction was given by Rev. Father Roche. Flower carriers were: Edward Flaherty, Gerald Flaherty, James Flaherty, Eugene Height and Walter Height. Pallbearers were: Albee Patsey, Andrew Murphy, John McGeehan, Anthony Sponauer, George Marash and Harry MacKnight, all post office employes. Retirement Fund Invests $15,000 County Controller Robert Miller, secretary of the Luzerne Retirement Board, today purchased $15,000 of War Bonds for the board, bringing the total purchase of bonds to $183,000.

Controller Miller said that the retirement fund is in good financial condition and in addition to the investment in bonds, there is more than $12,000 cash available in the treasury. Laurel Line Car Rams Automobile An automobile driven by George Narrosh, 37, of 74 Blackman street, was struck by a Laurel Line car at the North Main street grade crossing Sunday afternoon. The auto was pushed against a pole and was considerably damaged. The operator, however, escaped injury. Motorman the Laurel Line car was Herbert Kling, and the conductor, Edgar Bolan, both of Scranton.

fine parties involved have been ordered to appear in police court tomorrow morning for a hearing. Women's Society The Women's Society of the Puritan Congregational Church will sponsor a tea and reading on Wednesday evening, February 23, at 8 p. m. Mrs. Howard Murphy, Scranton, will read "By the Light's Early a story of the Revolutionary ARTHUR E.

JOHNSTONE sician, Arthur Edward Johnstone, 83, mucomposer and writer who ranked last the nation's best artists, with where he night in General Hospital was a patient since last Friday. He conducted a studio at 21 North ber, Franklin street, city, since Septem1931, and had lived there since the death of his wife several years ago at Forty Fort. His only survivor is a son, Jack Johnstone, of Greenwich, an executive of the advertising firm of Benton and Bowles, New York. The son was expected to arrive in this city funeral late this afternoon to complete arrangements. When Mr.

Johnstone came to this city in September, 1931, and took over the the late Louis O'Connell, he brought to WilkesBarre cultural benefits of a lifetime of study and association with the nation's greatest musicians. Wrote Music At Age of 6. His talent for music was when he was a child, and in his sixth apparent year he composed some little piano pieces of more than average merit. His education in music was under the guidance of distinguished masters, notably Dr. William Mason and William Scharfenberg, teachers of piano; Samuel P.

Warren, organ and theory, and Dr. Leopold Damrosch, higher composition and orchestration. The interest he developed in orchestration and conducting prompted him to learn a number of different orchestral instruments, among them the violin, all the woodwind instruments, the French horn, and the timpani, his teachers being members of the Theodore Thomas orchestra. That he attained considable proficiency on all these instruments is evidenced by the fact that at one time or another. he played each of them at public performances of orchestral music.

In a life crowded with numerous and diverse activities, music was always Mr. Johnstone's major interest, but he accomplished outstanding things in quite different fields. For example, he was an expert photographer and a pioneer in the moving picture industry, and he had the distinction of making the first successful moving picture by artificial light, a problem he undertook to solve for the old Biograph Company after experts from great laboratories had failed. Music Predominated In the variegated pattern of his life, however, music predominated. He was for 20 years the conductor of the largest and best amateur orchestra in New York, a position in which his practical knowledge of the orchestral instruments proved invaluable.

He was widely known as a composer, especially in the field of educational music, and as a teacher and an editor. The hundreds of tuneful songs he composed for various collections of school music have been sung enjoyed by countless school children. He taught harmony, composition and music appreciation at Cornell University, at Washington University and the Progressive Series Teachers College, the latter two in St. Louis, and at many private and state music schools. He was for many years music editor for the American Book Company, and from 1919 to 1931 was executive editor for the Art Publication Society.

"Who's Who In America," lists Mr. Johnstone as having been born in London, England, May 13, 1860, and having come to America in 1868. He received many honors and awards during his life from music associations. With the late Thomas E. Edison, Mr.

Johnstone pioneered in the making of music recordings for phonographs. Ailing Man Ends Life With Gas Guy Moll, 46, who quit his job three months ago due to ill health, was found dead Saturday night in the kitchen of his home at 845 Monroe avenue, Scranton. He took his own life by inhaling illuminating gas from a stove, police said. Moll, who had been under the care of a physician and only a week ago returned from the Pennsylvania Hospital at Philadelphia after treatment, had been despondent over his condition. He was a member of Masonic orders, including Irem Temple of Wilkes-Barre.

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 from the Snowdon funeral home, 1810 Sanderson avenue, Scranton, with additional rites on Wednesday in Topton, Pa. Burial will be made in the latter place. same afternoon the workers resumed operations Thursday pending the outcome conference between company officials, the mine grievance committee and district representatives of the Union. At the Thursday afternoon conference the company agreed to reinstate the runner but insisted upon a week's, suspension for insubordina. tion.

he When the rank and file returned to work on Friday morning and found that the motor runner was not on duty entire operation was shut down and has not worked since. Death Car Driver Will Be Sentenced Found guilty manslaughter, Loren Decker, 18, of Laceyville, will be sentenced on Feruary 7 in Wyoming Court. He was the driver of an automobile which killed 6-year-old Janice Robinson on October 18 as she attempted to cross the highway after she had left a school bus at Prospect Hill..