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TIMES-LEADER, THE EVENING NEWS, WILKES-BARRE, FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 26, 1940 WANT Telephone ADS Four TO 3-4141 17 BERWICK-BLOOMSBURG Benton Shickshinny Mocanaqua Sweet Valley Catawissa Danville held from the Kelchner Funeral Sunday at 2, with Rev. E. B. Davidson in charge. Burial will be in the Houseknecht Cemetery, Will Test Tanks Workmen are busy preparing track be used in trying out the army tanks, now being constructed at the ACF.

The track will be on Freas avenue, and cinder drive is being made as the tanks must be operated before delivery, Funeral 'Saturday Funeral services for Lawrence C. Miller, who was killed late Wednesday at the ACF will be held from his home, on Saturday at 2. Besides his wife the following children survive: Arthur and Edna at home, Mrs. W. Knecht and Mrs.

Foster Huddleston, of Mifflinville. Rev. C. R. Ness will have charge and burial will be in the Mifflinville Cemetery.

Briefs Mrs. Ralph Johnson and daughter, Kay, have returned from 8 Allentown. Mrs. Mary Elder and Miss Ruth Elder have returned from an tended tour of the southern States. Miss Elder has returned to Cedarhurst, where she is employed.

Bloomsburg Building Permits Building permits issued by President of Town Council Nathan H. Krauss included $50,000 to be spent on the construction of the new Farmer's National Bank, $12,000 each for the construction of supermarkets for the A. P. Co. and the Weis Pure Food Stores, and $20,000 for the new Columbia theatre.

A total of $135,610 has been spent in building or remodeling so far this year, Softball League The following teams are registered in the softball league of which J. Clair Patterson is president: Sears Roebuck, Derr, Connecticut, Genserner, DuBois, Yost, Stair, Methodist and Kile. Parents Night Tonight the parents of all boys of the cup pack and scout troop of the Methodist Church will observe "Parents' Night." A special program has been planned including presentation of awards. Teacher Training Institute A teacher training institute for the Bloomsburg area of the Episcopal Church will be held tonight and Saturday in St. Paul's Episcopal church.

be They "Facing Our Responsibilities." theme of the meeting will Teachers are Rev. J. C. Gilbert, director of Christian education at St. Thomas church at Whitemarsh: Miss Elizabeth Jenkes, director of Christian education at the chapel of the Mediator, Philadelphia.

Rev. Earl M. Honaman, rector of St. Paul's will be the dean, Marionette Show A marionette show, "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" directed by Alex Fisher, art supervisor, was shown this afternoon and yesterday at the high school auditorium. A performance will also be given this evening at 8:15.

The cast of marionettes will be supported by Anne Shortess, Marjorie Strausser, William Graham, Robert Kimmel, Richard Remley, Sam Butera and Mr. Fisher, Jane Letterman is the promoter. Meshoppen Freda Fassett Briefs ited John Malloy of Philadelphia visMeshoppen over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Mawry and daughters of Binghamton visited A. E. Mawry on Sunday. Miss Olive Ellsworth, R. of University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, spent the weekend at her home.

Mr. and Mrs. John Place and daughter of Scranton visited Mr. and Mrs. Leo Place on Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Alton Stark and daughter of Tunkhannock spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fassett.

Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Sturdevant, who have been spending the past three months Florida, will arrive in Meshoppen latter part of the 'the week.

James Kester, who has been spending most of the winter with relatives at Waverly, returned to Meshoppen on Sunday to spend a few days at Hotel Conrad before going to Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fassett spent Wednesday at Montrose. Mrs.

Mattie Jayne of Binghamton, N. is spending a few days here with relatives. Mrs. Wayne Whitmire of Berwick is visiting her parents at Jersey Hill. Mr.

and Mrs. Frederick Fassett attended a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McCarroll of Dushore. Fred D.

Bunell and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Shear of Binghamton, N. spent Saturday in Meshoppen. Mr.

and Mrs. Nelson Graw and son, George, Frank Allen of Doolittle Hill spent Sunday at Binghamton, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs.

Frederick Fassett James Rosengrant and family of spent. Wednesday with Miry and Mrs. Colley. Montrose Mrs. Clarence Coytington, Springville, spent Saturday with Mrs.

Lee Seibring. Mrs. Howard Gould and daughter Barbara recently visited in Binghamton. Mrs. Laura Kennedy spent the week-end with Mrs.

Ralph Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jones, Fleetwood, called on Mr. and Mrs.

B. F. Jones. Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Griffic, Montrose, have moved into the apartment formerly occupied by M. J. Rhinevault. West Pittston Phone Pittston 627 Track Schedule The track meet scheduled between West Pittston and Coughlin High schools this afternoon at the West Pittston stadium was called off. Following is the Green and White schedule: May 2-Tunkhannock at home.

4 -Central relays, Dunmore. May 10-West Pittston, Pittston and Taylor, three-way meet at West Pittston stadium. Moose Initiation Pittston Lodge, 1207, Loyal Order of Moose, will initiate a class of candidates Sunday at 2 p. m. Installation of officers will be held Monday evening at Duryea Old Forge Stephen Zujkowski Representative Minstrel Chairman REV.

M. F. DYMSZA The youth of St. Mary's Church will present their sixth annual minstrel Sunday afternoon and evening in Holy Rosary Auditorium, Stephenson street. The directors of the minstrel are Charles Piernot and Chester Swantkowski, The accom-1 panist is Miss Ursula Moleski.

The cast and chorus consists of 62 well trained members. The members the board are: John Witek, M. Swantkowski, H. Wojsznarowicz, Edward Olezak, Teodozia Szymanska, Pelagja Szymoni, Joseph Kunigiel, Frank Grelecki, S. Pilarska, Anna Nieczypierowiez, Lilian Oboyle, Joseph Makala and Frank Wichrowski.

Rev. M. F. Dymsza is chairman. Minstrel -Holy Rosary Auditorium, Sunday afternoon and evening.

Children's matinee 3 p. 2 for 10c. Eve. performance 8 p. m.

Adm. Cubs Exhibition Game Duryea Cubs, formerly the Hill Top Boosters, which won the Pittaton Anthracite League championship last year and which has tered this year's race in the Suburban League, will play an exhibition game Sunday afternoon at 8 at Magazine field, with Sebastopol as their opponents. Manager Joseph Jenkins will use last year's champs in the game Sunday, Any local player desiring a tryout with the team is asked to get in touch with the manager. John Gillow was named president of the newly formed club. 1,500 Pairs Women's Slippers $1.00 Pair Boston Shoe Store First Holy Communion A large class of boys and girls 18 being prepared by the Bernadine Sisters of Holy Rosary parish to receive the sacraments of Holy Communion and confirmation.

Sunday, May 5, they will receive Holy Communion, and Thursday the sacrament of confirmation. Dog Owners Arrested Another warning to dog owners is issued by Chief of Police Joseph Russavage, that a survey of the borough is being made by an agent of the department of animal industry to determine whether all dogs are licensed. Last week several owners of local dogs were fined for not having licenses for their canines. Mrs. Joseph Winn is recovering at Taylor Hospital following an operation.

Mrs. James Tisdel underwent an operation at Taylor Hospital. Plains Stanley J. Petroski 61 Miner Street Phone 2-7977 beautify Wyoming Valley through the sale of forsythia, wisteria, honeysuckle and other bushes with announcement last night that a sale of these bushes will be tomorrow at 9 to 8 at the Conni: home, Main and Carey streets. Mrs.

Nelson C. Woehrle of 30 North Main street 1s in charge of the local sale. Oil brooder, used furniture and piano. 147 William Street, Plains.Adv. To Join in Drive Plains Township will cooperate in the drive being conducted by Wyoming Valley Women's Club to Exeter John Shoemaker Phone Pittston 794-W A banquet in celebration of twelfth anniversary of the organization of Boy Scout Troop, 311, was held last night in the troop quarters.

William Daileda presided. A special program was prepared. The banquet opened with flag exercises, pledge of allegiance, and recitation of the scout oath. Brief addresses were given by Burgess Skrinak, John Shoemaker, Stephen Gabiskus, scoutmaster of Troop 423, Pittston, Leonard Terlesky, assistant scoutmaster of the local unit, as well as the leaders of the various scout patrols. The members gave a demonstration in first-aid.

The music consisted of individual and group singing, a trumpet solo was given by John Mihalko. Scout manuals were awarded to Paul Shedlock, Andrew Wasil and Steve Wagner for the sale of the largest number of tickets for the minstrel recently presented by the Hose Company. John Verboski and Joseph Rincavage won the cracker eating contest. The program was concluded with the scout benediction and the singing of "God Bless Cubs and scouts of Troop 423, Pittston, were among the guests. LEONARD TERLESKY, Boy Scouts Observe Their Anniversary Scribe.

Te Change Residence About May 1, Mr. and Mrs. George Daileda will change their residence to 1278 Wyoming avenue, the home at present occupied 17. the family of the late M. Mackin.

The office of the Daileda Insurance Agency will be transferred to their new home address about May 15. Miss Alice Kulakowsky, who is employed in the revenue depart- A A A A A A A A A NANTICOKE KE Funeral Tomorrow The funeral of Louis "Spotty" Sekulski, 118 East Main street, Glen Lyon, will be held tomorrow ing at 9 from the home unarm: requim mass, in St. Adalbert's Church, Lyon, and interment in the parish cemetery, FOR SALE rm. house, 4-car garage, 405 E. Grove.

Inq. 132 W. Church. Phone 395. Funeral Notice D.

'2, Hunlock August, formerly of The funeral of Bleich, R. Nanticoke, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 with services at the house, Rev. Snyder of Lake Silkworth, officiating. Intermnt will be in Fern Knoll, cemetery, Dallas. WANTED -3 house canvassers, men or commission.

Write Box 11, Leader-News Office, Nan. Admitted to Hospital Edward Fite, 39, of Wapwallopen, laborer at the No. 6 mine of the Susquehanna Collieries Company, to Nanticoke State hospital yesterday, suffering injuries to the left knee received while at work February 17, when he twisted that member. His condition is fair. Visiting Ministers In absence of the pastor, Rev.

Joseph G. Kane, who will preach at an anniversary service of his former charge at St. Mary's, W. Rev. Harry L.

Somers, will Presbyterial Executive of Tunkhannock, occupy the pulpit at the 10:30 service Sunday morning at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Gail A. Patterson, pastor of English Baptist Church will preach at evening service at 7.. To the Democratic Voters I wish to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many voters who supported me in Tuesday's primaries, in nominating me Representative of the 4th Legislative District.

Theodore 'Ted' Komorofski Nanticoke SENSATIONAL PAY DAY SPECIALS PEOPLE'S FOOD MARKET 44 S. Market St. Phone Wilson's Certified HAMS, 1b 18c Fresh SHOULDERS, PORK 1b Fresh Ground HAMBURG, 2 tbs 25c Fancy CHICKENS, Stewing 1b 19c Home Dressed Legs of Veal, no 124c VEAL, 3 lbs STEWING Tub BUTTER, 2 lbs Fresh Creamery 10 cans MILK, 59c Granulated SUGAR, 10 tbs 44c Wanamie Blue Coal League Team No. won the championship in the Wanamie Blue Coal League Wednesday night at the Mozart alleys when they defeated Team No. 3 by taking three out of four points.

J. Dickey led the winners with score of 587, while J. Cobb featured for the losers with a tally of 570. Scores: Tea mNo. J.

Dickey Waiter 185 197- 587 F. Moretti Fairchild 182 122 829551 159- 158- 511 427 B. 156 137- 418 B. Detter 163 132- 459 Totals 808 811 783-2402 Team No. 3- E.

Sadowski 114 133- 397 T. Shukweitis 140 153- 459 A. Makofski 165 161- 478 Cobb 235 184- 570 Lacey 144 185588 158- 489 Totals 798 806 789 -2393 Meeting Called Orchard softball team will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 in headquarters on Orchard street. Members of last year's team are asked to be Barn Fire Members of the Lape, Stickney and Hook and Ladder Fire Companies extinguished a Are in a barn last night, by John Stronka, 126 Honey opened Hay near in the barn, which is located Stronka's home, became ignited, causing a great amount of smoke. An alarm was sounded from Box 15.

The damage was slight. FOR RENT Reasonable. Completely equipped barber shop. Inq. 389 E.

Union St. Phone 1247-W. Birth Announcement Born, to Mr. and Mrs. George W.

Thomas, 49 South Welles street, Kingston, Tuesday, April 23, a daughter, which will be named Mary Ruth. The mother was the former Mr. Samuel Pratt, 270 East Miss Rachel. W. Pratt, daughter of Broad street, and formerly taught in the Hunlock township schools.

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The club is composed of the following young men: Joseph Roberto, Henry Ziolkowski, Frank Roberto, Charles MeDermott, Joseph Bonk, Frank Bednarek, Robert Kessler, William Kessler, Leo Cheplick, Rocco Longo, Dennis Soboleski, Albert Collpardi, Alfonse Grudkowski, Al Everett, Knobby Kovelski and Gordon Reese. St. Stanislaus' Auxiliary St. Stanislaus', Orphanage Auxillary will meet tonight at 7:15 in the church parlors to discuss plans for the coming card party and dance on May 16. 4900 CABINET SINK.

COMPLETE WITH FAUCETS STRAINER. $27.16. NATIONAL PLUMBING STORES--Phone 35. Attend Exercises Mrs. E.

Kaspern, Mrs. E. Ludorf and daughter, Dorothy, attended graduation exercises of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, New York, on Tuesday af which class Miss Marie Wanda Ludorf, daughter of the latter, was a member Miss Ludorf will continue her nursing duties at St. Luke's Hospital.

Visiting In New Jersey Miss Frances Swiderski, Slope street, is spending a week at Wharton. N. as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards.

Hanover Twp. Earl Kohl, Phone 2-2634 Officers Elected Following the Fellowship supper held last night which was a part of the 5-day conference at the Baptist Tabernacle, officers were elected by the church for the coming year. They were as follows: Secretary of Christian Education, Thomas E. Jones; secretary of publicity, Wilfield Thomas; secretary of finance, William Gillsleicher; secretary of property, William Dumbell; secretary of social affairs, William Sprake; secretary of mission, John Hughes; secretary of attendance, William Bell; clerk, Earl Kohl. The budget for coming year May 1 was also adopted.

After the business session the ning service, began with Mr. John Hughes devotions and Addison Pero of Scranton preaching the sermon. Tonight's session will begin at 7:30 with Rev. Gail Patterson of English Baptist Church, Nanticoke, preaching. A consecration service will also be held for the newly elected officers.

W. M. Club Meet The W. M. Club held a meeting the home of Lillian Mazaleski, Lynwood.

Miss Maybert Titus was hostess. Those present were: Bernadyne Merva, Rita and Helen Faust, Mildred Romanoski, Jennie Young and Mona Nowatnick. Mrs. Alice Morris Hononer on 80th Birthday A surprise party was held recently in honor of Mrs. Alice Morris of South Regent street, who celebrated her 80th birthday.

The party was given by the P. O. of Camp 227. Games were played and songs were sung by the group. Mrs.

Edith Long entertained with lyrics and luncheon was served to the fol- USED CAR SPECIAL! 1939 CHEVROLET MASTER SPORT SEDAN 4-Door-Black-Like New Perfect Condition $180 Down Balance Easy Terms-18 Months Lape-Catnes Chevrolet Co. USED CAR LOT Lower Broadway PAY DAY SPECIALS THAT SPELL VALUE IN PRICE AND QUALITYABE'S MEAT MARKET "The Market With The Checkered Front" 148 S. Market 270 Tender STEAKS, 19c MINCED HAM lb. Fresh NECK BONES .6 lbs. STEWING VEAL .3 lbs.

COOKED SALAMI lb. 17c FRESH PIG'S FEET .6 lbs. SOUP MEAT .3 lbs. SMOKED BACON 2 lbs. and BEANS cans RITTER'S SO PORK GRANULATED 45 SUGAR .10 lbs.

4 cans MILK TABLE SALT, 3 boxes FAIRY, YELLOW OCTAGON, 3 bars G. Bottles .3 for KETCHUP, 14 oz. lowing: Mesdames: Susan Garinger, Gertrude Nagle, Helen Lingertot, Mae Hallett, Edith Long, Violet Carr, Elizabeth Ketler, Mary Cool, Elizabeth Titus, Mamie Devers, Marion Price, Mary Jones and Mrs. Isaac Williams. Truck Runs Away A truck owned by Frantz Transter Company of Wilkes-Barre yesterday, while parked on the hill on Newport street, Newtown, ran away but was finally stopped when it rammed a telephone pole.

The vehiele was operated by Edward Davis of Wilkes-Barre. Bitten by Dog Robert Kleg of 45 Oxford street, high school his way home yesterday afternoon, was bitten by dog on Lee Park avenue. was taken to the office of Dr. Francis E. Donnelly where he was treated and sent home.

Warrior Run Henry Owen-4-2033 Askam Services Sunday services at Askam M. E. church have been announced as follows: Sunday School at church service at Epworth League devotional meeting at 7, with Miss Louise Flight as guest speaker. The week's activities will include the following meetings: Boy Scouts at 7:30 Monday; Bethany class at 7:30 Tuesday; Junior choir rehearsal at 5:30 on Friday and Sunday School board meeting at 8 o'clock, Friday. Birth Announced Mr.

and Mrs. John J. Straub, 426 East South street, announce the birth of their second son yesterday in Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Straub is the former Miss Mary Kumiega of this city.

Newport Twp. John Repotski Phone 1468-R Members of Company Meetings, will meet tonight at 7:30 at the parlors. Members wishing to study first aid will be registered at this meeting. American Legion Post, 539, Newport Township, will meet Saturday at 7:30 at the Legion Home, Glen Lyon. Timothy Conroy, unemployment officer of Post 539, American Legion, will meet all Legionnaires who are unemployed for purpose of registering with district regulations on Sunday from 2 to 4, at the Legion Home.

Moniuczko Choir meets today after rehearsal in St. Michael's Church parlors, Glen Lyon. Church' Dinner Plans have been completed for dinner which is to be held by St. Mary's Lithunaian church, Wanamie, in church basement Sunday Anne Willian Simkonis, Stremikus chairlady, chairman, are assisted by the following committee: Floor, Elizabeth Koons, Mrs. Eva DeLucca, Rachunis, Julia Tulitskas, Margaret, Ruduttis.

Edith Ambrozatis, Frances Koons, Loretta Mary Margalis, Mrs. Mary Frank, Kizelowicz, Helen Valonis, Mrs. Mary Beeunas, Helen Antanitis, Mrs. John Kane, Mrs. Mary Valonis; reception, Dorothy Stremikus, Anne Simkonis, Joseph Skambarakas, Marie Rachnnis; refreshment, Joseph Skarnivulis, Alex Antanitus, Stanley Antanitis and William Yukenavich.

The ambulance committee of Newport township met Wednesday night at the No. Hose with the following present: Adolph Sutter, John Doris, Walter Kanjorski, Dr. S. M. Stapinski, Dr.

E. J. Kielar and Commissioner Peter Keblish. Supplies were received for the vehicle and will be installed this week. Insurance committee was authorized to proceed with movement in securing insurance on the vehicle.

Rhodda Sutter was credited with donating the first dollar to the ambulance fund. The committee acknowledges the following contributions: Mr. and Mrs. A. A.

Prushinski, Glen Lyon, $20; H. Rosen, Albert Stern and Anthony Orcezchowski, for sheets, towels and linens for the ambulance. Anthony Prushinski was made temporary treasurer. To the Democratic Voters I wish to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many voters who supported me in Tuesday's. primaries, in nominating me Representative of the 4th Legislative District.

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William McGeorge, Thomas street, underwent an operation at the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. Her condition is reported as good. son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Obraut, Berwick, on Wednesday at the State Hospital in that town.

Mrs. Obraut is the former Alice Kazimes of Grant street, this borough. The Sodality of St. Anthony's Church will meet tonight in the church basement at 8. Benton Surprise Mra.

Frank Yost entertained the following at a surprise in honor of her husband on Wednesday evening: Mr. and Mra, A. J. Hartman, Mr. Mra.

Claude Moore, Mr. and Mra, Robert Kline. Mr. and Mra, Dallas Hess, Mr. and Mrs.

Sheldon Long. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Suttift, Mr. and Mrs.

Earl Laubach, Mr. and Mra. Frank Edwon, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Yost and Mr.

and Mra. Frank Yost. Briefs A card and Chinese checker ty Was held at the Benton High School Thursday evening for the beneft of the high school band. Miss Martha Perry of Philadelphia in visiting her mother, Mrs. Charles Perry, of Benton R.

and her sister, Mrs. Frany Yost, of town. Mrs. Herbert Phillips and sons, Jimmy and Jackie, of Wrightsville, spending this week with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Jay, McHenry, junior high school students are preparing for the operetta, "Bits of Blarney," khich is to be presented Friday evening. May 3, in the Benton High School auditorium. Shickshinny A shower was given by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harter and Mr.

and Mrs. John Daluski in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chervy, nee Ruth Gensel, at the Craftsman's Club rooms on Saturday, April 20. Square and round dancing was enjoyed and lunch served.

Music was furnished by the Crockett Sisters and their band from Broadway, and Ralph Hess, of Cambra, acted as caller for the square dancing. Donald Smith, has been confined to bed for the past week at 1 the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kester on Butler street. Willard Sands, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Sands, is an applicant for a male nursing job at Danville State Hospital. Danville Summer? hanna River last night about 9:30 and at the same time a fiery red moon was peeping over the Eastern horizon. Danville Summer? According to weather prophets summer is just "around the A flock of wild geese were seen making their flight up the Susque- Markham's Anniversary The Danville Trippers' Club observed the anniversary of the first newspaper in America in 1702, Edwin Markham's. birthday and National Wild Flower Day.

Markham's two well known poems, "The Man With a Hoe" and "Abraham Lincoln," were studied and brief outlines of his life were presented by the club members. The nature division brought flowers reported about canaries, and a nest with eggs. An interesting movie about beavers was shown, Preparations were made for Day. The closing triangle included Dorothy Ellen Faux, Bernice Grillon, Helen Emaline Rudy, Barbara Jones, Mary Jones, Lucille Dietz, Betty Leedy, Sarah Daise, Ellen Snyder, Nora Ellen Raup, Dorothy Cameron, Betty Seesholtz, Mary Ellen Unger, Anna Mae Boyd Ida Mae Dawson. Rusbish Blaze rubbish on fire was cause" of a general alarm of firewhen summoned to the home Glenn Baer, 734 East Market street.

in The blaze, which was extinguished a few minutes without damage, was discovered by several boys playing in the Boy Scout meeting of the Evangelical Church Scout Troop. Local firefighting apparatus sponded to the alarm, but left mediately when it was found they were not needed. Briefs Mr. and Mrs. John B.

Mullen where they attended the funeral turned home from Binghamton, N. their cousin, Russell Williams. Birthday greetings are extended Mrs. Lester Martz, Strawberry ridge. Mr.

and Mrs. James Lowery, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Brady, and Miss Jane McClain attended the CoyleWeaver wedding at Shamokin. On pleading guilty of turning false fire alarms, Albert.

Mason, 66, Williamsport, was sentenced serve ten days in jail. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Albright, 1518 West Lynn street, Shamokin, at the Geisinger Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born to Mr.

and Michael Kogut, 494 West Censtreet, Atlas, at the Geisinger Memorial Hospital. Surprise Party The monthly class meeting of Class of Shiloh Reformed Church took form of a birthday surprise party Thomas Schultz, Water street, when class members garthered at the to honor him. Games were enjoyed by the group men comprising the class, followed by refreshments. Present were: Rev. Clark W.

HelCalvin C. Ritter, Ray Gass, John Mitchell, John H. Dietz, Clark Shultz, Clarence Delsite, Donald J. Vallani, Frank Warntz, Elmer DelMr. and Mrs.

Joseph Litz and and Mrs. Shultz. The class decided to hold its next meeting, May 22, at the home of Mr. Mrs. Litz, Ferry street.

Berwick Elect Secretary At a meeting of the board of directors, of the Chamber of Commerce, Ray Bomboy, of Harrisburg, was selected as secretary. He will take his position on May 15, the time when the resignation of C. C. Lenhart becomes effective. Mr.

Bomboy is well known, having lived here several years ago, when he conducted a business and later he was secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Mrs.

Sponenberg The death of Mrs. Emma Jane Sponenberg, aged 92, occurred at her home on Iron street. She was ill for about three weeks, with her recovery expected, when death came. She was widow for many years and, was always active in Methodist Church circles. A son, Edward, and a daughter, Margaret, three grandchildren and the following brothers and sister survive: Charles, Isiaah and James Hartman and Mrs.

Amanda Dietterick. Funeral services will be To the Democratic Voters wish to heartfelt thanks to the many voters who supported me in Tase. day's primaries, of in the nominating me 4th LegieSatire Distriet. Theodore 'Ted' Komorofski Farticoke Carverton A 3-point Sunday school workers' conference be held in the Carverton Methodist Church dining room Monday, April 29 in the evening at 6:30. A covered dish supper will be served.

All teachers, officers and assistant teachers and others interested in Sunday school work from the three Sunday schools of the circuit are invited to attend. Discussion of the Sunday school problems and successes is being are ranged. Wyoming Phone, Pittston 794-W John Shoemaker present. Mrs. Anna Floyd The funeral of Mrs.

Anna M. Floyd was yesterday morning from 323 Wyoming, avenue, with services at Cecilia's Church at 9:30. Rev. J. P.

Kameen was the celebrant of the requiem mass and St. Cecilia's choir sang the responses. Burial was in the family plot of St. Cecilia's cemetery, where the services were concluded by Rev. J.

L. Golden. Bearers were Michael McGinley, Daniel O'Connor, Edward Charney, John Drury, Francis Evers and William Higgins. 1,500 Pairs Women's Slippers $1.00 Pair Boston Shoe Store Funeral Monday The funeral of Mrs. Anna Rosiak, who died yesterday morning at her home, 1019 Shoemaker street, West Wyoming, will be held Monday morning at 9, with a requiem mass at 9:30 the St.

Joseph's Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Society to Meet Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church will meet at the church on Monday evening 8. Members requested bring donations which will be fused toward packing a box to be sent to the Nather Negro School at South Carolina. Mrs.

Grace Baker will give a talk on "Japan." Brief Mention The Sodality of St. Anthony's Church, Exeter, will meet in the church basement tonight at 8. Ladies of the St. John's Slovak parish, Pittston, will meet tonight in the church hall at 7:30. 'Reversed' Social A 'reversed' social will be held by the Truth Seekers Class of Wyoming Methodist Church on Friday, May 3, at 8 o'clock in the church parlor.

Reservations may be made. Tunkhannock Mrs. J. B. Farr.

Phone 3737 Miss Helen Lewis, who has been spending the winter with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Metcalf, will open her home on West Tioga street next week.

Miss Josephine Farr will spend weekend in Factoryville as a guest of Miss Mary Presper, a former classmate at Elmira College. Miss Presper is a member of the Scranton-Keystone Junior College. Mrs. J. M.

Fitze has returned from the Robert Packer Hospital at Sayre where she received treatments. Mrs. L. F. Camp will leave on Friday for Elizabeth, N.

where she will spend the weekend with her daughter, Miss Adelene Reed. Mrs. Henry move Prevost and from son. Stark Tracey, house will Wyoming shortly avenue he to Herrick house on Putnam street which they formerly occupied. Walter Brown is spending several days in Harrisburg as a guest of her granddaughter, Miss Grace Stark.

Mrs. A. W. Russell, Tioga street, accompanied a friend from Nicols, to Chicago, where she will spend several days. Mrs.

Charles Decker is receiving treatment for her eyes at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Mrs. Frederick Godfrey, who is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Fassett spending several days in New York. Miss Emma Ellsworth is critically ill.

District Meeting On Wednesday, May 1 the Dennis Strong Post of American Legion will be host to the Fifteenth District meeting at the American Legion Home. A business meeting held at 2 P. M. with dinner following. A parade be held in the evening which will be followed by a public meeting at the high school auditorium scheduled to start at 8.

The speakers of the evening will be Past State Commander Frank Gwynn of Allentown and Thomas Williams of Wilkes-Barre. Later in the evening a dance will be held in the hose house with a floor show by Tony Grant. Bowling Tournament The standings of the first five teams in local doubles men at the end of the first week is as follows: Johnson-Bonham 1105 L. Platt-Kasson 1060 Eggleston-A. Platt 1047 Eustice-Krewson 1030 Asheld-Simmons 1010 High game, one man, Eustice, 220.

High three games, one man, Eustice, 619. Brief Mention Miss Helen Titman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Titman a junior at Elmira College has been chosen a member of the junior prom committee for the annual Junior Prom to be held on May 3rd as one of the major activities of Spring Week end at the college. Death Takes Falck Pittsburgh, April W.

Falck, 41, president of the F. L. Falck and Company, soap manufacturers, died of heart disease today at his office in the company plant. WYOMING Theatre Today Only 1 and "The Marines Fly High" With Richard Dis pies MUSIO Tear.