The Plain Speaker from Hazleton, Pennsylvania • Page 7

MONDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 14, 1947 SECOND SECTION PAGE 7 EAKER THE PLAIN SP Relief Rolls Go Downward Suggest 'King For Day'-'Oueen For Day' Voting By Sections Baum Family Holds Reunion 4 1 Sewer Inlet Cleaners Started Work At 5 A. M. With last week's record rainstorm carrying hundreds of tons of debris into sewer traps throughout the city, Street Foreman Tony Moran started a crew out at 5 a. m. to clean" the holes.

This will enable the truckers to get an early stsrt on cleaning the streets. In some instances, brooms, buckets, large stones and boxes were found wedged in the traps. All downtown sewer inlets were filled to the top of the traps. Hazleton Man Figured In Coal Land Deal Ralph Peters, of East Broad street, who operates the Coal-Rain Coal Co. has joined with Major Lee White in the purchase of 289 acres of coal lands in Schuylkill county located betweea Palo Alto and Port Carbon from Slattery Brothers, Inc.

The price paid was $95,000. Mr. Peters ho was very ill during the spring, is able to be about again. The sale includes buildings, improvements, machinery, breaker, pumps, engines, etc. HAZLETON OLD HOME I Vote For Address To be King for a Day, I Vote For Address SimdaV Storm Does Damage Three elderly men and a boy were injured in a violentgelectrical storm that slashed through eastern Pennsylvania, ripping off a grandstand roof under which 1,000 baseball fans were huddled, smashing a church teeple and starting several fires.

The casualties were at Easton. The storm lifted the roof and dropped it on a refreshment stand. The injured were standing by the stand in Heil Park on Easton's South Side, when the grandstand roof collapsed. Lightening set ablaze a city warehouse in Easton's Hackett Park, while a landslide block'ed one of the city's approaches and floods halted traffic in numerous Easton streets. A church steeple, struck by lightning, crashed into the main street of Sugar Notch, near Wil-kes-Barre.

Elsewhere in upper eastern Pennsylvania, streets were flooded and trees knocked over. The slate-covered steeple of St. Charles Borromeo Roman Cathlic church at Sugar Notch tumbled with such force that boards were hurled across the street and others embedded in the asphalt of Main street. Inside the church, where two nuns were decorating the altar, a section of plaster collapsed and crashed to the floor. The nuns were unhurt.

To be Queen for a Day, Monday, August 4. (Mail or bring ballot to Dr. Martin Apfelbaum Former Local Resident Dies A teletype message received at City Police Headquarters last night from authorities at East Avon, N. reported that the body of a man found along the highway near Groveland, Livingston County, N. on July 4, had been tentatively identified as that of Leroy Sterling Neikam, believed to have been born in Hazleton, on August 27, 1907.

Police iere relayed the message to a brother, Ellsworth Neikam, of 889 Alter street, who stated he had a brother named Leroy who was born on the given date, but that his brother's whereabouts were unknown. He said the last he had heard from Leroy was some ten years ago. A check made by the Associated Press last night brought the report that Leroy Sterling Neikam was foun. dead near Groveland, N. on July 4th and he died of natural causes, according to Livingston County Coroner C.

T. An-, dolina, Mt. Morris. Neikam was employed as Delaware, Lackawanna Western Railroad section trackman. He complained to fellow workers on June 23 that he was ill and left in search of a hospital.

The body was found under a tree near a brook. He had given 250 Bowery, New York City, as his address. No relatives were known, so the body was taken to Ivan R. Wood funeral home in Mt. Morris and burial was in Mt.

Morris cemetery. The victim was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clement Neikam, and is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Ellsworth Neikam, William Neikam, Mrs. Myrtle Beltz, all of this city, and Charles Neikam, of Eckley.

28 West Broad Street) Continuing the dflwnward trend of the preceding month, Pennsylvania's public assistance rolls dropped by 1,186 persons during June. This reduction in total dependency was the result of decreases of 1,029 persons in General Assistance rolls and 286 in Aid ta Dependent Children. 01d-Ag Assistance rolls increased by 70 persons and Blind Pensions. by 59 persons. The June decreases in General Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children reflect the current favorable condition of the labor market and the usual spring and summer increase in seasonal employment.

General Assistance, the type of aid most sensitive to employment changes, has been declining since the middle of April. However, this is the first time in almost two) years that Aid to Dependent Children rolls have turned downward. At the end of June, approximately 301,000 persons were receiving public assistance in Pennsylvania. Of this total, 49,900 persons wer receiving General Assistance, Aid to -Dependent Children, 94,000 Old-Age Assistance, and 14.100 Blind Pensions. June expenditures for publie assistance grants totaled a decrease of $167,000 from the amount expended in May.

Weatherlv Guests Are Informed Of Death Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Roberts, of Phillipsburg, N. who came to Weatherly to spend a vacation with Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Marusak, were called home due to the death of Mr. Roberts' father who was struck by a hit-and-run driver near Phillipsburg. The victim and his wife just ar-rived In this country two months ago from England. On a recent visit to Weatherly they told of the horrors during the German raids over England. Picnic Committee To Meet The committee in charge of the annual picnic of Trinity Lutheran bunday School of this city will meet at the church offices Tuesday evening to make final arrange ments, it will be held at Rumbers grove at St.

Johns on a date to be announced later. George Lenhardt is chairman of the committee. Serving On Flagship Paul A. Vludykar, signalman, second class, USX, son of Mrs, Anna Sachuck, of 19 South Sheridan street, McAdoo, and Francis D. Zigretti 1-c, of Hazleton, are serving aboard the USS Eldorado, flagship of the amphibious force at Tsingtao, China.

Zigretti is a son of Mrs. Elizabeth Zigretti, of 218 North street, West Hazleton, and a former West Hazleton High football star. VICTORIA'S CANDIES, 61 N. Laurel Open Wednesday and Friday nights 'til 9 p. m.

Ad7, GLASSES FITTED KX A MINED Dr. W. H. FEGLEY PHONE 1824 OPTOMETRIST 15 WYOMING ST. Clarence Baum, of Hazleton, was elected president of the Baum family association, at the 14th annual reunion of the group held yesterday in Community Park at Ta-maqua.

He will serve for the ensuing year. Other officers elected at the session were: Vice-president Carl R. Boettger, West Hazleton. Secretary Edith Bourn, Allen-town. Treasurer Fred Baum, Free-land.

Historian Mrs. William Schlen-ker, Hazleton. 'More than 100 memers of the family attended the reunion. At the business meeting, it was decided to hold next year's reunion the second Sunday in July at the Tamaqua Comniunib- Park. Leave For Wildwood Juliana and Marie Schiefer, of 209 North Fourth street, West Hazleton, left for Wildwood, NT.

to spend a week's vacation. Hazleton Cooties To Have Weston Outing Military Order of Cooties of the Drake-Wear Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, have announced that the annual outing will be held in the grove at Weston next Sunday. A chef has been engaged and an all-day program of athletic events and entertainment will be i provided. Return To New York Mr. and Mrs.

Anthony Boff and family, returned to New York City after visiting relatives in West Hazleton and Sheppton. Home From Washington Mr. and Mrs. William F. Evans of 621 Grant street, returned home after spending a vacation with Arthur Evans at Washington, D.

C. L. V. Transportation Manager In Hazleton George T. McCleary, manager of transportation on the Lehigh Valley Railroad system, here from New York Citv and sDent today with Trainmaster George W.

narrison wno took him on a tour of the local division. Mr. McCleary is well pleased with the patronage given to the improved train service here, and was told of the appreciation of Hazletonians for the through-coach service and from New York City which was inaugurated about six weeks ago. Given Military Funeral -At the funeral of Philip L. Reed, of Oneida, who was buried in the Union cemetery at; Weatherly on Saturday, the members of the George S.

Koons Camp No. 66, United Spanish War Veterans, who accorded the military rites were: George B. Watson, commander of the squad; Harry Price, Allen Mock, John Meikrantz, William H. Hauze, Fred Krapf, John Perna and Paul Meikrantz, bugler. The pallbearers were: Forest Woodring, Russell Woodring, Edgar Henry.

John Eck, Roy Minnich and William Harger. Classmates Here Misses Jane Gaffney, Philadelphia, Judy Brown, Washington, D. and Carol Ilasslacher, of Scarsdale, N. are visiting Miss Nancy Griesmer, daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

William C. Grie'iiwr, of West Hemlock street. Thcv are classmates at a Catholic seminary, Philadelphia. Kiwanis Will Hold Roundtahle Luncheon Due to the combination meeting and outing on Wednesday with Rotary and Lions at the Valley Country Club, tomorrow's noonday program of the Kiwanis Club will be a roundtahle luncheon at the Altamont coffee shoppe. Ken Hood who is chairman for the club on Wednesday's affair, has reported a large sale of tickets.

Witner Roast Called Off A wiener roast that was to be held by the Y. W. C. A. Little Theatre Club at Camp Shehaqua, Hickory Run, has been called off due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Lithuanian Day At Tohv Park Yesterdav A Lithuanian Day celebration at Toby Park, near Blakeslee yesterday, attracted thousands of people, many from this region. In addition to those who traveled by private care several groups went in chartered buses. The affair was sponsored by parishes from Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre and other communities and included games, dancing, baseball and other sports. Left On Vacation Lawrence Murray, of Weatherly, car distributor for the L. V.

R. R. at the Hazleton offices, is on vacation. He left with Mrs. Murray today for a trip through Lycoming.

John Walters is substituting and Edward Givens is in the latter's telegraphic post. Dr. R. A. Will Return Home Tonight Dr.

Robert A. Gaughan, surgeon- in-chief of the Hazleton State Hospital who suffered a fracture of the arm in a fall on May 30, and who recuperated in New York state, will return home tonight from a two weeks stay in Atlantic City. While in New York he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tierce Butler, the latter being his niece.

It has not been stated when he will resume operating. Specials All This Week Fresh Huckleberry Pie, Delicious Shoo-Fly Pie, 26c Steven's Bakery, W. Haz. Ph. 837 Adv.

WEEK AUGUST 1-9, 1947 Monday, August 4. from Steiner's Dress Shop. A Seaforth gentlemen's et for "King For A Day" and a set of Lilienelle toiletries for "Queen For A Day" from Wyoming Pharmacy. Dinners for "King For A Day" and "Queen For A Day" at the Hotel Altemont. A hat for "Queen For A Day" from Helen Lohman, manager of the Deisroth's millinery department.

A pair of shoes for "Queen For A Day" from the Walkover store. General and local massages for "Queen For A Day" from Anna B. Koziol, lowl physiotherapist. A -box of nylons for "Quen For A Day" from Kline Bros. Any resident of the Greater Hazleton area may be chosen "King For A Day" or "Queen For A Day," as long as he is 60 years of age or over.

The persons elected will not only be the recipients of many1 awards, but will also guests of the Greater Hazleton Veterans Association August 4 for luncheons, movies, dinners, visits to th Old Home Week celebration at Hazle Park, and visits to night clubs. VFWDelegates To State Meet Drake-Wear Post, No. 689, Veterans of Foreign Wars, has named the following delegates to attend the State Encampment at Harrisburg on July 16-17-18 and 19. Commander Llewellyn Schaffer will head the party which will include Clarence Betterly, Patrick Sweeney, William Bordash, Albert Meister, Bernard A. Meier, Guy Roberts, John B.

Dailey, Harold Satitz, Edward Henry, Adam Sendck, "Julius Howarth, Peter Briese, Ralph Schucker, Sterling Briese, Paul J. Baker, Roman Krusinki, and Past-Commander Louis D. Feldman. While the vanguard will leave tnmoiTOw. th main rfolocntinn Uam arranged to depart on Wednesday morning.

Attended Luncheon Adjutant Norman Noble of the Hazleton citadel of the Salvation Army was a guest of the Berwick Kiwanis Club. Sunbury Lost $10,000 Sunbury, which staged a monster celebration recentlv to comwmnr. ate its 175th anniversary, lost 000 on the venture. The Legion has contributed $1,000 toward the deficit and other organizations will aid in liquidating the debt. The town now has a population of Next Pay Days Monday, July 14 Lattimer Coal Corn, Hydrotated Anthracite Coal Co.

at Milnesville. Tuesday, July 15 Coal-Rain Coal Co. at Junedale. Fairclough Mining Co. at Beaver Meadows.

Haddock Mining Co. at Beaver Meadows. Steele Coal Co. at Junedale. Lehigh Valley Coal Co.

Dili With a stream of votes for "King For A Day" and "Queen For A Day" arriving since opening of the balloting for this OM Home Week feature, officials' of the Greater Hazleton Veterans Association in charge of the promotion suggested today that residents of various sections of the region get together to vote for their particular choices. A trend of this type has ben noticed in the votes received to date, as various sections seek the honor of having "King For A Day" or "Queen For A Day" chosen from their midst. Voting can be effected by means of the ballot printed bove, or simply by sending a post card with the name and address of the nominee to Dr. Martin Apfelbaum, 28 West Broad street. To Award Complete Outfit Additional awards to be made by regional, business firms include a complete outfit from Hy's Men's Shop for "King For A Day." Other awards announced today, in addition to a long list announced last week, include: A dress for "Queen For A Day" State Apole Crop To Drop A drop in Pennsylvania's commercial apple crop this year was forecast today by Agriculture Secretary Miles Horst in the basis of a federal-state survey as of July 1.

Horst at the Bame time reported there were irltlications of a peach crop about the same as 1946 with estimates of 2,100,000 bushels. Declaring jt is apparent that the freezing weather of May 8 to 11 seriously damaged apple blossoms but had little effect, on peaches, Horst said the apple outlook was for a crop of 6,032,000 bushels this year compared with 8,568,000 bush-els in 1946 and a 10-year average of 7,853,000 from commercial orchards. He also announced this year's corn crop estimate of 65,432,000 bushels would be nearly 4,000,000 less than last year due to wet weather delay in planting. A bumper wheat crop of bushels was anticipated and the biegest tobacco crop since 192062,652,000 pounds also was forecast. Lifesaving Classes Opened Postponed from last week because of rainy weather, the Red Cross Life Saving Classes opened today at the Mt Laurel pool.

The Junior Class met this morning at 10:30 o'clock, and the Senior Class will meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the pool. Builds Improved Subway Car The Berwick plant of the American Car Foundry Co. has just completed what is to be known as No, Ia acifeaiiuihtotl lifcW oiib- way car for use in New York City, where it has been placed on exhibition. The New York papers refer to it as the most modern type and say subway passengers will greatly appreciate its many advantages. It is the model for several hundred more that are to be constructed at the Berwick works.

Spent Weekend In New York Mr. and Mrs. John S. Grover, of Sybertsville, who observed their 22nd wedding anniversary Friday, spent the weekend on a visit to New York. Want Vowler In Rac The Wilkes-Barre Independent yesterday said that courthouse employes from the Hazleton region have been urging John Vowler, of West Maple street, assistant to County Treasurer Peter Clark, to run for city treasurer at the September primaries.

Hazleton Shaft. Works: Fourth Level Is Idle Idle since a week ago today when a six-inch rainfall drowned out all inside workings, the Hazleton Shaft colliery resumed, work this morning but with an abbreviated schedule. The fourth level is still under water and curtailment of this output will affect the breaker production somewhat. Wilmot Co. Installed New Breaker Machinery The Wilmot Engineering Co.

of Hazleton with plants at White Haven and Weatherly, has completed the installation of all machinery in the new breaker that the Stevens Coal Co. will put into operation at Treverton, near Potts-ville this week. The plant has orders for thousands of tons of culm bank coal to be shipped to Belgium, Sweden, Norway and Italy. Want Correale On Slate An upper end Democrat who submitted a slate of candidates to the Sunday Independent which he says would be a winner, included the name of Frank Correale of Hazleton for county commissioner. The writer also wants a Hazleton region Slovak resident for coroner.

Made Survey On Housing Following a survey at Sunbury to determine the number of home units required to meet housing demands, persons, in" charge of the survey determined the population of the county seat to be approximately 17,000, or 1,500 more persons than during the 1940 census. The survey also revealed the need for 250 additional housing units to meet present demands. State Hospital Notes Medical Conrad Ackerman, 326 East Beech street; Morris Bayar-sky, 186 South Pine street; Frank Spalone, 789 North Sherman court, and Angeline Dusheck, 690 North James street. Returned To Bethlehem Miss Laura Kisthart, "a former resident, now located at Bethlehem, who- spent the weekend here, returned home today. Spent Weekend Here Frank Nastasee, a former local barber, now located at Hellertown, spent the weekend here.

Hospital Patient Salvadore Deforman, of West Hazleton, was a medical patient in the Jefferson Hospital at Philadelphia. To Start Vacation Fred Wolfe, of South Wyoming street, a foreman on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, will leave Wednesday for the South where he will spend a vacation fishing. Back From Vacation Mrs. Vincent McCollough, of Laurel Hill Terrace, an attache of city hall returned from Atlantic City where she spent a vacation. Guest At YWCA Mrs.

William Rothmier, of New York City is a guest at the YWCA. Her husband years ago was employed at the Valley Hotel on West Broad streetf Back From Vacation Miss May Crawford, of 22 South Wyoming street, returned from Ocean Grove, N. J. and New York where she spent a vacation. Society Cancells Picnic The Missionary Society of Grace Reformed Church, has cancelled the picnic which was scheduled to be held at the home of Mrs.

Robert Isles and announced the next meeting will be held in September at the church. A. E. SHAFER DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC 50 North Vine Street FOR APPOINTMENT FKGN'E 66 Saw Doubleheader At Phila. William Macuch, of this city, was at Philadelphia, yesterday where he saw the doubleheadti between the Phillies and the Cardinals.

On Vacation George Chippi, of Ebervale, watchman at the Pine street crossing of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, is enjoying a vacation. His post is being iniea Dy Aaron neiter, oi Edgewood. Bake Sale Wednesday The Gleaners class of the Diamond Methodist Sunday School will hold a baked food sale at the church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Those having articles to donate are asked to have them at the church' by 1 o'clock. Dr.

Fred Seidel ill Not Run Dr. Fred R. Seidel who is completing a six-year term as city school director, announced today that he will not seek re-nomination at the September primaries. Reports that A. J.

Leib would also decline to run, were lacking of confirmation today as Mr. Leib was out of the city and political leaders1 said that they did not have any definite word on his candidacy. William Steele of Grant street the other 6-year term directoi whose tenure expires this year, will seek re-election. Petitions in the city treasurer fight were circulated by friends of City Commissioner Fred Bicking. City hall has a row of candidates for this office.

Treasurer Leuthold is seeking re-nomination. City Assessor Herbert Richards, Officers Frank Uzmann and Charles Rapes are in the field as former Mayor James W. Kilner and former City Commissioner Frank B. Prosser. Returned From Vacation Mr.

and Mrs. John Balogansky, of South Wyoming street returned from a 10 day vacation spent at Newport, Rhode Island and Newark, N. J. Woman Promises To Conform With Parole Mrs. Sarah Bohlander, of Drums, who was jailed last week on charges of breaking parole, was released by Judge John B.

Fine after making restitution and promising to conform with parole conditions hereafter. She was found guilty March 3 of larceny of cash and valuables from a home where she was employed as a domestic. She was paroled on condition she return the stolen articles but last week she was charged with failing to return a watch and cash. This she now agrees to do, the court said. Enlist In Army The following from this region enlisted in the U.

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