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a a a a a a a of WANT Telephone ADS Your TO 2-2121 TIMES-LEADER, THE EVENING NEWS, WILKES-BARRE, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 25, 1945 PHILIP H. HARRIS HEADS PITTSTON RED CROSS UNIT Philip H. Harris, who served years as first vice president of Pittston Chapter, American Red Cross, was unanimously elected chairman at the reorganization of the recently elected board of directors last eveHe Judge J. Harold Flannery who served for two years and who declined another term. Other recommendations of nominating committee were unanimously approved.

They are: Miss Esther J. Tinsley, R. first vice president; Samuel H. Cohen, second vice president; C. William secretary; Willard Hunter, treasurer; Joseph G.

Yonakas, assistant treasurer. Leo A. Latonic was elected the board to serve during the absence of Edwin A. Sites, who is Navy. Resolutions thanking Judge Flannery for his service as chairman and Stephen H.

Wilson for his cooperation treasurer during othe thearchapter were adopted. On recommendation of Miss Esther Tinsley Mrs. Charles R. MacInness was appointed an interviewer for nurses who have been classified 1-A the community. PFC.

JOSEPH DEHNER WOUNDED IN GERMANY PITTSTON -RICHARD STREET COSGROVE--Phone Office 1 SPRING Pitt 2 LOCAL SOLDIERS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED Pfc. Francis D. Gates, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs Joseph P. Gates, 151 Broad street, Pittston, was seriously wounded action in Germany on April 12, according to a War Department telegram received this mornstated' his parents.

The telegram that been evacuated to a hospital at an undisclosed location. Pfc. Gates, one of two brothers serving with the Third Army in Germany, entered the service on March 14, 1944, and was trained with the infantry at Camp Wheeler, after which he embarked for overseas in January of this year. He was graduated from Pittston High was transferred Ping Germany. He first served in England and then School in June, 1943.

His brother, Pfc. John Gates, is serving with a railway battalion in Germany. First Lieutenant Ambrose J. Nowak, husband of the former Helen Griglonis, Mitchell street, Sebastopol, and son of Mr. and Mrs.

Andrew Nowak, 1352 Main street, Port Griffith, was seriously wounded in action on Luzon on March 1R9, according to a War Department telegram received by his wife yesterday. Lieutenant Nowak was serving with an infantry unit and has been overseas since March, 1944. He entered the service in 1942, and trained at Fort Benning, Camp Croft, S. Camp Breckenridge, Ky. He is now stationed hospital.

He has one brother in service, Bernard, with the Navy in England. FRANK CAPONE AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Frank Capone, 69, of 190 Broad street, Pittston, died at the family home last night at 8:30 following an illness of short duration. A resident of Yatesville for many years, Mr. Capone had established his home in Pittston several years ago. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel C. Church. Surviving are his wife, Carmella, and nine children: Anthony, Old Forge, salesman for Wilson and Joseph, Wyoming, operator of Jenkins Coal Company; John, Pittston, supervising principal of Yatesville schools; Mary, at home, a teacher in Yatesville schools; Mrs. Charles Rome, Jenkins Township; Mrs. ton; Joseph Jeanne, Chiampi, at home; Mrs.

Carl R. West PittsOliver, Washington, D. and one brother, Gaetano, Yatesville; one sister, in Italy, and 12 grandchildren. "BONDS FOR BABIES" TO FEATURE CAMPAIGN A feature of the 7th drive will be the sale of War Loan "Bonds for Babies" by the Women's Division of the War Finance Committee. Explaining the "Bonds for Babies" feature, Mrs.

Louise Bernardi, chairman of booths in the Pittston area, said that Pennsylvania babies and children to the age of five years are eligible for a certificate designed by Walt Disney. The steps necessary to obtain a Walt Disney poster are: (1) A bond must be purchased in the name of child (with co-owners, if desired). A postcard calling ford the bond serial number, name address of child will be submitted to the purchaser. (2) This card must be malied (postage free) to the county chairman whose address is printed on the card. (3) Upon receipt of the postcard a certificate will be issued and forwarded to the purchaser immediately.

If these bonds are purchased during the present week, a free ticket for the Infantry Concert on Saturday, April 28th, will be given. HOSPITAL BIRTHS Daughters were born four local couples at Pittston Hospital last night and this morning. Those last night. were: A daughter to Mr. and Mrs.

William Murphy, 1630 River road, Port Blanchard, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chiarelli, 91 East Railroad street, Pittston. Those this morning were: A daughter to Mr. and Mrs.

Louis Asernise, rear 487 South Main street, Sebastopol, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McHale, 748 Grove street, Avoca. ADDRESSES KIWANIS Attorney James Ligi, president of Mid- speaker at the Kiwanis meeting of Club, Pittston was Kiwanis Clug held Monday night. Hastings Morris urged support the club for the Infantry concert to be held Saturday afternoon in West Pittston High School and in St.

John's High School Saturday night. TEA AND READING Achim will have a Templea reading Ladies' Aid of Agudath Thursday evening, at 8. Mrs. Howard Murphy will read "Winds, Blow Gently." a Frederich Fell Prize novel. TICKETS FOR LECTURE Tickets for the lecture, "The Story of a Secret State," to be given by Jan Karski at Irem Temple, WilkesBarre, may be obtained by calling Wyoming 9036.

LOCAL SOAP DRIVE At a meeting of the Polish Women's Alliance held Sunday afternoon in Hotel Sterling, Wilkes-Barre, reports of the recent soap drive were submitted as follows: Pittston City, 2,622 bars: West Pittston, Exeter, 1,923, bringing the total in Greater Pittston to 5,855. TWO DAY RUMMAGE SALE rummage sale sponsored by Mrs. Bierly's Class, First Presbyterian Sunday school, will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5 in the vacant storeroom at the corner Luzerne avenue and Warren street in West Pittston. Persons who have articles to be contributed should call Mrs. Madelyn Lewis, phone 1429-R.

Mrs. Lewis will see it that the articles are called for. BRIEF MENTION Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Moyer and Mrs.

William Moyer of Easton, have returned home after spending week in West Pittston. Grace Wichizer of 199 North Main street, is a patient at Pittston Hospital, where she submitted to appendectomy recently. George J. Wachs, 11 Sand street, in Buffalo, N. visiting his sister, Mrs.

Anthony Geiger, who seriously ill in General Hospital, Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. J. D.

Ernest, have changed their address from 306 318 Delaware avenue, that borMontgomery avenue, West Pittston, ough. C. E. Wagner, chairman of Wyoming Council, Valley Leonard Advisory County chair- I and Utz, man of the organization and extension committee will speak at the fourth class meeting of scouters of Greater Pittston in Our Lady of Carmel parish hall next Monevening. in Miss Marjorie Fink, returned Friday from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, where she recently underwent a serious operation.

She is now recuperating at her home, 320 Warren street, West Pittston. Services will be held tonight, tomorrow night, and Friday night at in Harding school by Church of Christ, Harding, JOSEPH P. SHEA IS BURIED AT MINOOKA The funeral of Joseph P. Shea of Newark, N. formerly of Minooka, was held yesterday morning from the home of his mother, Mrs.

Catherine Shea, 252 Davis street, Minooka. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Joseph's R. C. Church by Rev.

Arthur McAndrew, assisted by Rev. Patrick McCormick as deacon and Rev. E. 5. Byrns as sub-deacon, and Rev.

James McAndrew, master of ceremonies. Helen Vernai was organist and sang the responses. Pallbearers were John McGowan, Michael Reardon, William O'Rourke, Patrick Diskin, Thomas Walsh and Michael Sea. Burial was in the parish cemetery. GOLDSWORTHY FUNERAL The funeral of Thomas Goldsworthy was held this morning from the home, 41 West Seventh street, Wyoming with a solemn high mass of requiem in St.

Cecelia's R. C. Church, celebrated by Rev. Hugh Kelly, assisted by Rev. John Super deacon and Re Rev.

J. J. Wroblewski as sub-deacon. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were: Edward Egan, Joseph Michaels, Isadore Brauch, Joseph McGovern, Edward Yetter and John Hartman.

PICTURES IN CHURCH will tonight in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Hughestown, at 7:30 in the interest of Lutheran World Action. Operations of Lutheran service center in Washington nad other activities will be shown. West Pittston COMING LUNCHEON Next Tuesday at 1 p. m.

is the time appointed for a luncheon of the literature department of the Woman's Club. The affair will be held in Elks' clubrooms, Pittston. book review on "This Little Pig Stayed at will be presented by Miss Jean Filmore. Reservations are in charge of Miss Hannah Drury and Mrs. Joseph H.

Thomas. TO PRESENT PLAY Drama League's production, "Papa Is All," will be presented next Friday evening in Pittston High School auditorium. AUXILIARY PARTY American Legion Auxiliary will hold a card party tomorrow evening at 8 in the Legion Home on Linden street. RUMMAGE SALE Mrs. Bierly's class of the First Presbyterian Sunday School will conduct a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, in the vacant storeroom at Luzerne avenue and Warren street.

BRIEF MENTION Mrs. W. B. Evans, Philadelphia avenue, received severe bruises to the hip when she fell while alighting from a bus. Miss Grace Williams has returned from several days' visit to Philadelphia.

Plains Twp. Stanley Petroski 2 Union Street Phone 3-2645 SELECTEES CALLED TO REPORT ON MAY 19TH Local Board 11 of Plains has received a call from State headquarters in Harrisburg asking the local board to send 31 Class 1-A registrants for final pre-induction exams to be held thirty city examining center. The are to report on May 19. The local board has jurisdiction over Plains, Jenkins Township and Laflin and Yatesville. Schalls Radio and Electric service.

Radios. washers, cleaners. 158 Abbott, Plains. Call 3-4350. BOND PREMIERE A bond premiere will feature the Seventh War Loan drive which will have its climax on June 28, Mrs.

Maurice Kirshner, chairman for the drive in the township announced last night. The premiere will be held at the Plains theater on that evening. Purchasers of war bonds during the drive will be given tickets for admission. NORTH BRANCH 'Y' TO MEET Ladies' Auxiliary of North Branch YMCA will meet tonight at 7:30. Important matters are scheduled for discussion.

Senior Boy Scout Troop 193 of Sacred Heart Church will hold a dance Friday night in the parish auditorium. a John Murphy is chairthe affair, assisted by Gerald Corcoran, Jr. and Elmer Stephens, Jr. Plainville Birthday club will meet tonight at 7 with Mrs. Harold Groslidier, Courtright street.

Councilors of the MYF Plains Methodist Church will meet Friday night at 7 at the parsonage. Nancy Lee Pienta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pienta, Hudson Road, celebrated her second birthday anniversary recently. War bonds and stamps will 1 be sold in the Plains theater war bond booth tonight from 6 to 9:30.

Wyoming John Shoemaker Pittston 3055 CLEAN UP WEEK Street Commissioner Frank Alta has announced that the borough truck is available to residents desiring to clean up their properties Clean-Up Week has been proclaimed in town. BRIEF MENTION American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Thursday night at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. Frank Grillo, Sixth street. Representing the local auxiliary of the American Legion, Farrell and Mrs. William Riley attended the Bi-County Council meeting at Ashley.

The Mothers' Friendly Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sleboda, Fourth street. Cards were played and refreshments served. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. George Hetro, Lincoln street, Exeter. The executive committee of the Wyoming Presbyterian Women's Society will meet this evening at 7:30 in the Institute. Pic George P. Hileman, who is stationed at Fort Belvoir, with the Engineers, spent several days with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Hileman. John Rowlands, West Wyoming, celebrated his 68th birthday anniyesterday. A family gathering was held at the home. Mrs.

Mary B. Casterline recently received word that her grandson, Corp. William L. Bevan, had arrived in Germany. WYOMING Theatre TONIGHT "TOGETHER AGAIN" With Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer Side Glances Bu GALBRAITH COPR, 1945 BY NEA SERVICE, INC.

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PAT. OFF. 4-25 "Yes, I've got enough points, dear, but I haven't the heart to order a steak remember how poor Buster almost had a nervous breakdown watching us eat the one we had in February?" TELLS OF TRIP TO S. AMERICA Lacy Sees Great Opportunities There L. Verne Lacy, local architect, gave an interesting account of a recent South American trip made by him with Senator Andrew J.

Sordoni before members of the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club at its noon luncheon yesterday at Hotel Sterling. The speaker told his hearers that there is tremendous room for development in the South American countries. He said: "There is too much difference between the people who have things and those who have nothing. Until the masses can have some purchasing power there does not seem to be much possibility in the line of development. The idea of selling things in South America is all right, but how are they going to pay for them? The people need money and credit," Mr.

Lacey stated, "and with the possibilities are enormous. All of the western, part of South America that saw seems like our own west 75 to 100 years ago. So much needs to be done. Irrigation could work wonders. Farming only scrapes the surface.

Primitive methods and lack of water keeps production at only a small percentage of its capacity. Auto Club Can Help The speaker went on to say, "The Automobile Club can be a tremendous influence for improvement of the South American countries. Probably one of the greatest influences for the improvement is the Rotary Club and other contacts with the United States. by air, steamship and would be a great advantage. "In the post war period," Mr.

Lacy concluded, "I would like to go down there again, even though we have no responsibility beyond the design of a contemplated plant. As a matter of curiosity I would like to see how their experiments in industrializing the Altiplano has worked out. would like to see what they will make of the little city of Lamoa. I believe it will be successful and I hope that sometime in the future we will be able to say that had a part in the pioneer development of the Altiplano of Peru." Eugene Lazarus, president of Rotary, presided at the meeting. The guests were introduced by Howard Flyte.

Singing was in charge of Benjamin Kirkman. The club unanimously adopted a resolution in favor of establishing a veterans' hospital in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Copies of it were ordered sent to senators and congressmen. The resolution was presented by Hale Coughlin, chairman of National Defense Council Committee. Exeter John Phone, Shoemakers COMMITTEE TO MEET Exeter Hose Company committee in charge of arrangements for the celebrating of 50th anniversary of the organization of the company will meet on Saturday night in the hose house.

POLICEMEN'S BALL Sponsored the Exeter police, the annual policemen's ball held at the Fox Hill Country Club on Monday night. Chief Joseph Zavada is chairman of the committee on arrangements. He is being assister by Assistant Chief Edward Petrillo, Patrolmen Anthony Mazonis, Paul Williams and Traffic Officer Michael Voda. HOME ON FURLOUGH Staff Sergeant Louis Mariani, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Scipio Mariani, of Wyoming avenue, is spending a 47- day furlough at his home. He was recently returned from Leyte in the Philippines, where he was in service with the Medical Corps. FRACTURES LEG Mrs. Andrew Pesta, of Orchard street, received a fracture of the leg in a fall near the grade crossing at Grant street. She is undergoing treatment at her home.

BRIEF MENTION After visiting at his home, Edward Serbin, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Serbin, of Battle avenue, has returned to Syracuse, N. where he is employed. Corporal Tullio Mascolino has returned to Maxwell Field, Alabama, after spending two weeks at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr.

and Mrs. Anthony Battaglino. During his furlough he also visited his niece, Miss Angela Battaglino, cadet nurse at Valley Forge. For Fire Insurance On Your House or Furniture Daileda Insurance Agency Fire, Antomobile, Plate Glass Insurance, Surety Bonds PRONE 1467 1878 Wyoming Avenue, Aceter Mrs. Elizabeth Berry 'Moosie 507-W Avoca ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT A Mr.

and Mrs. John the George of Packer street announce engagement of their daughter, Miss Loretta Ann George to Carl F. Groh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl F.

Groh, of Florham Park, N. J. Miss George attended Avoca High School and is employed by the Blue Jean Manufacturing Company, Scranton. Her fiance is a graduate of Madison High School, Madison, and is hospitalized in Cleveland, following overseas duty with the United States Army. AWARDED BRONZE STAR Edward Millitt Meyer street, Duryea, formerly of Avoca, has been awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in combat during the month of January, 1945, in the Italian campaign.

recently returned to his company after spending a month in a hospital in England for treatment for burns received in a gasoline explosion on the Italian front while serving with the Fifth Army. Sgt. Mollitt's wife resides in Hattiesburg, Miss. BRIEF MENTION Harry Morton is a patient at Pittston Hospital. Miss Patricia Hollenback of Denver, has returned to New York City after spending the weekend at the Jackson residence.

Cpl. John Nallin, stationed at Fort Standish, is spending a furlough with his wife at the O'Donnell residence. Sgt. John Guralcheck of Stanton, is spending a 21-day furlough at his home. Thomas Gibbons of Cherry Point, N.

has returned after spending a furlough at his home. FIFTH BARTOSIEWICZ SON LEAVES FOR SERVICE Theodore T. Bartosiewicz, who left with the contingent Draft Board 12, Dupont, on Monday, is the fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bartosiewicz of 1135 Spruce street, Avoca, to enter the service.

He is married to the former Miss Cecelia Nowak, of West Avoca, and is the father of three children. The four other Bartosiewicz boys are, Sgt. Eugene, stationed in Italy the past three years: Pfc. Casimir, Germany; Pfc. Albert, who recently left for overseas duty, and Frank, seaman first class, on sea duty with the Navy.

GETS ARMY, NAVY AWARD E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company Belin Village plant at Moosic has received a letter from Robert P. Patterson, Undersecretaren War, announcing awarded the army navy production award for then fourth time for outstanding achievement in producing material essential to the war effort. SON WOUNDED Mrs.

Michael Clifford, 403 Packer street, West Avoca, has been notified by the War De Department that her son, S. Sgt. John Clifford, was slightly wounded in action in Germany on April 7th. He has been in service since Nov. 1942.

He was trained at Camp Bowie, Texas, and Camp Beale, California, and went overseas last A brother, Tech. (3G) Michael Clifford, is in Belgium. KLIMEK IMPROVING Improvement is shown in the condition of Joseph Klimek, of Avoca, who incurred a fractured left ankle Saturday while at work as a laborer at the No. 10 Tunnel, KehoeBerge Coal Company. He is receiving treatment at home.

GIVEN BRONZE STAR Technician Fifth Grade Paul F. Laggan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Laggan, Avoca, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic action under heavy fire May 19, 1944. He is now home on furlough after spending 28 months in Italy.

His brother, Joseph seaman is with the Navy in the Pacific area. His sister, Capt. Mary Laggan, Nurse Corps, is stationed at McCloskey General Hospital at Temple, Texas. Laceyville Mary E. Gray, Laceyville 71 BRIEFLY B.

Donovan, Mrs. George B. Edwards and Miss Mame Smith called on Dr. and Mrs. Nelson B.

Edwards, Wyalusing, on Sunday afternoon. Billy Siegel, student in the Scranton Oral School, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Siegel.

Ralph Brown Sheldon, Tunkhannock spent the week-end with his grandmother, Mrs. B. O. Sheldon and Mr. and Mrs.

Benjamin Sheldon and daughters, Rebekah and Rachel, were dinner guests of Mrs. B. O. Sheldon. Mrs.

George B. Edwards and Miss Mary Louise Price shopped in Scranton on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Brandstettner have moved into one of Mrs.

E. C. Representative Mra. Kathleen E. PFC.

HENRY A. GRABOWSKI IS PRISONER OF WAR Private First Class Henry A. Grabowski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A.

Grabowski, 117, Lidy's Road, Dupont, who was previously reported as missing in action in Germany since December 16, is a prisoner of war in a German camp, the War Department has notified his parents. Private First Class Grabowski attended Dupont High School and was employed in the Dupont knitting mills before entering the army on January 7, 1944. He was trained at Camp Shelby, and went overseas last October. Two brothers are in the armed forces in Pacific area, Petty Officer Edward Grabowski and Sergeant John Grabowski. ANNUAL MINSTREL The combined youth of the Polish National churches in Dupont and Duryea will conduct their annual minstrel and variety show Sunday evening, next at Auditorium.

the Dupont The same Hose show was put on before a large audience in St. Mary's Auditorium in Duryea last Sunday night. Charles Masters is directing the show. ON RYUKUS ISLANDS Second Lt. Thomas Hoban Jr.

writes an interesting letter from his new post on the Ryuku Islands in the Pacific area, about 350 miles from Japan proper. The letter was postmarked Saturday, April 7. Lieutenant Hoban is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoban Sr.

of Simpson street, Dupont. He has been in service three years. Mrs. J. B.

Farr Phone 3737 BREVITIES Sgt. John S. McElwain, who spent several days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McElwain in Holyoke, returned to Tunkhannock on Saturday to spend the balance of his furlough with Mrs.

McElwain and young son. Mr. and Mrs. George Dietrich had as their Sunday dinner guests Mr. and Mrs.

James Wynd Jr. and daughter, Judy, and Mrs. Cecil Brown and children, Linda and Larry. Mrs. Victor Avery will be hostess to members of the Luncheon Club on Wednesday at the Lakewood Club.

Mr. and Mrs. Melburn Stephens of Binghamton spent the weekend with Mrs. Stephens' parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Wells. Mrs. Louise Oakley Staten Island, N. spent the weekend as the guest of her cousin, Mrs. T.

Oliver Williams. Mrs. Clark Zehner entertained at supper Sunday evening, Mrs. George Bunnell, Mrs. Samuel.

W. Farr and Miss Betty Flower. Mrs. Henry Kehoe, Detroit, arrived on Wednesday to visit her brother-in-law and sister, Attorney and Mrs. Robert W.

Trembath. Mrs. Bowman Strome and daughter, Nancy, spent the weekend in Wilkes-Barre with Mrs. Strome's mother, Corp. Mrs.

Thelbert Harry Caddestioned at Fort Meade, spent a few days with his wife and small daughter. Nancy, at the home of Mrs. Ayers' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hirkey, Vose.

Capt. and Mrs. Richard Vaughn, who have been spending the past week at the home of Mrs. Vaughn's aunt, Miss Helen Lewis, left on Tuesday for Warm Springs, where they visited Captain Vaughn's sister, Miss Helen Vaughn. They plan to return to Tunkhannock on Saturday.

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Davenport have been spending this week at Skv Top lodge in the Poconos. Major and Mrs. Forest.

Dershimer and grandchildren of Fort Worth, Texas have arrived in Tunkhannock where they will open their home on Maple avenue, which was formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. John Stone. They are making their residence at the Hotel Prins until their home is ready for occupancy. Mrs.

Charles Stevens. Meshopnen, is a patient in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital in Kingston where she was taken by ambulance on Sunday. Miss Agnes Brown, Second street, spent the week-end with her sister, Misses Rachel and Bernadette Brown in Binghamton. beauty the Sutton building Mrs. Mildred, Wilson will close her on Saturday and is planning to leave next week for East Orange, N.

J. where she will make her home with her daughter, Miss Betty Wilson. Mrs. Clarence Besteder, R.N., of Centermoreland, who si recovering from her recent operation spent the week-end as the guest bf Miss Helen Terry. Yale's houses on Second street.

Mrs. George H. Rought returned on Saturday from spending three weeks in Binghamton, N. Y. DUPONT Ziegler--Phone Pittston Cocco-225 100 PAIRS OF SHOES DONATED TO DRIVE Charles Ross, chairman of the local clothing, drive for the needy of Europe reports that in addition to the file tons of clothing is already gathered, and which ready to be bundled by volunteers, that over 100 pairs of shoes have also been donated by the people of Dupont to the drive.

Donations of shoes and clothing will be received at any of the four depots in the borough up to April 30th. RETURNS COPPER Henry Grabowski of 117 Lidy's the Condenser yesterdace Company, road, Dupont, returned to Scranton, a valuable package of copper material found in Dupont. The package, had fallen from a truck which passed through the borough and the shipment was en route to the Marine Brass Foundry, Hoboken, J. Grabowski ported the finding to local authorities who were able to trace its owner through a tag attached. the J.

in Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dehner, 55 Searle street, Pittston, received a letter on Saturday from their son, Pfc. Joseph Dehner, who was wounded in Germany on April 7th while serving with the infantry. In the letter Pfc.

Dehner explained that he was enroute to Paris for hospitalization. He said that he was wounded in the right side and left hand but stated he was feeling good. LOCAL RED CROSS GROUPS NEED WOMEN VOLUNTEERS In order to comply with National Headquarters request for fulfillment of a quota of women's dresses for American Red Cross workers to distribute among the needy, Mrs. J. Sherman Ryan, chairman of of of of of the Production Committee of of Pittston Chapter, today announced that there is need of women volunteers to cut out woolen material for the dresses.

The work will be done in the production rooms of Pittston Chapter. Women interested are asked to register with Mrs. Ryan or call 241. Two boys wanted. Part or full time.

Mertz Dept. Store, 11 South Main. NEWS OF LOCAL MEN IN THE ARMED FORCES Mr. and J. D.

Ernest, 318 Delaware avenue, West Pittston, have received word that their son, A. O. M. Earnest has arrived in the Philippines. Mr.

and Mrs. Costello, 536 Luzerne avenue, West Pittston, have received word from their son, Seaman Leonard Costello, U. S. Navy, informing them that he is safe and is stationed on a destroyer, havng participated in the battle of Iwo Tima. His brother, Yoeman Costello is serving also with the Navy in the Pacific area.

Henry Brown, Seaman son Mae Brown, Harding, was recentpromoted fireman. and is Islands in the South Pacific. tationed on "one of the Marshall Pfc Joseph Yavulla and wife, Cpl. Margaret Yovulla, are spending some time with the latter's mother, Mrs. Marion Robertson, 512 Luzerne avenue, West Pittston.

Pfc. Yavulla is stationed at Camp Meade, with the infantry. His wife is stationed with the WAC's at Clovis Air Field, New Mexico. Carmen Patrick Colarusso, Seaman 226 Butler street, Pittston, has completed his recruit training at the Sampson, N. Y.

Naval Training Center, and is on leave at his home. Seaman William C. Curnow, USNR, Sampson, N. is spending a 7-day with his wife, the former Helen Reedy, and children, Mary Ellen and Robert, Fifth street, West Pittston. Mr.

and Mrs. Constance Delicati, South Main street, have received word that their son, Joseph has been promoted to corporal. He recently graduated from Cooks and Bakers' School in Italy. St. John's Joseph Golden, who captained varsity football team in 1924, visiting local relatives.

He is Fresno, stationed Calif. at Camp Pendleton, Coats and Suits greatly reduced Clearance. Also a group of for Dresses. Josephine's Dress Shop CKS REPAIRED ALL MAKES QUICK SERVICE WARSHAL BROS. 64 SO.

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today? Available at your favorite beauty shop anywhere. Information available through AMERICAN BEAUTY PRODUCTS CO. Made 7 Phear 3 PRISONER OF GERMANS War Department yesterday confined, the Cpl. Joseph previously Makar, reported 115 Main street, Dupont, is a prisoner of war in Germany. IN PACIFIC AREA Mr.

and MHrs. Hugh Jons of Center street, Dupont, have received that their son, Marine Corp. Jones, has arrived in the Pacific area. Another son, Thomas, is in Germany with the Third U. S.

Army. A third son, Charles Jones, left Monday for Sampson, N. to begin training in the U. S. Navy.

Col. Lower Allen Loses Arm Washington, April 25-(P)-The War Department said today that wounds suffered by Col. Robert S. Allen, former Washington newsman, had necessitated amputation of the lower part of his right arm. Allen, who was co-author with Drew Pearson of a syndicated Washington column and correspondent for the Philadelphia Record prior to entering the Army in 1942, was taken prisoner in Germany April 7 but was freed three days later.

He was released from a hospital April 20, the Department said. United Air Lines Renews Petition United Air Lines today reapplied to the Civil Aeronautics Board to add Wilkes-Barre as an intermediate stop on its mid-continent coast-tocoast airway. United's petition seeks to give Wilkes-Barre direct one one-carrier service along the company's system by making it new stop on the Allentown, Youngstown section of ethe company's coast-to-coast route. Other intermediate stops would be Williamsport and Bradford. Mountain Top Florence Yourishen Phone 465 CHURCH NOTES St.

Catherine's- Friday, 8 a. m. Novena prayers to Lady of Victory in the evening at 7:30. Presbyterian-Rev. James Younger conducted services in the Luzerne County Prison on Sunday afternoon.

Girl Scouts will meet at 7 tonight; Westminister Fellowship social hour at 8. Prayer, praise and Bible study, Thursday, 7:30. United prayers for soldiers and sailors. Ladies' Bible Class will meet Frinight. The devotional and business meeting, will start at 7:15.

Methodist, Thursday at 7:30 p. m. these will be special prayers for the Peace Conference being held at San Francisco; also discussion on the Dumbarton Oaks proposal. Friday, beginning at 5:30 p. m.

the WSCS will hold a covered dish supper. Young ladies of the Albert Church will not practice this week. CLOTHING DRIVE The Fairview Township building will be open all day Friday to receive clothing for the wa victims of the liberated countries. Both summer and winter clothes wanted. All clothing should be wrapped or boxed.

The "Boy Scouts will gather clothes for the people of the liberated countries on Saturday. Anyone having any packages to give the boys, may place them on their front porches. PRISONER OF WAR Mrs. William Deaton of. Nuangola Station received a card from her nephew, Private Leon Chado, stating he is a prisoner of war.in a German prison camp.

Duryea Old Forge Michael Swetlick, 228 Marcy St. Phone Moosic 998-R PROMOTED Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mihok have received word that their son, Thomas of the Marine Corps has been promoted to petty officer, first class. His sister, Ursula of the WAC has been stationed in New Guinea for the past eight months.

PFC. STEPHEN E. SMEGAL AWARDED BRONZE STAR Pfc. Stephen E. Smegal, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Valentine Smegal, who is attached to the field artillery, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in Germany during the period of February 22-24, 1945.. Although continually under enemy artillery and mortar fire, Pfc. Smegal mathtained radio communications that were instrumental in the effective delivery of artillery fire upon the enemy. BRIEFS Joseph R.

Cavall, S. who was stationed at Central America, spent a 20-day leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cavall. Mrs.

Richard Cavall is recuperating at her home after undergoing an operation at the Pittston Hospital. MIXED LEAGUE The bowling schedule for this evening will be as follows: Williams vs. Duryea Lumber and Pawlowski vs. Yuhas. We Now Have A Supply of Rain Gutters and Hot Water Boilers and will install.

Free Estimates riven. PRONE 925-J. MOOSIO I BARNEY OSTROSKY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL Pfc Harold Harlos, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harlos of 125 Lincoln street, Dupont, has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal, according to word received by his parents yesterday.

Pfc. Harlos is now in Italy. PRICE PANEL BOARD The Price Panel Board of the local Area Rationing Board 2640-12 meets tonight at 8. The Rationing Board itself meets tomorrow night at 8. SIREN TO SOUND ON V-E DAY Arrangements have been completed by local town and fire company officials to announce the news that V-E day has arrived in Europe.

Announcement will be made by the sounding of fire siren which was used in the past for blackout signals. Immediately following the announcement of victory special services will be held in all local churches. HILLTOPPERS WIN Dupont Hilltoppers baseball team yesterday afternoon the Sevec's team, score idefeated. The winning battery comprised Boccardi and Pramick. Players on the winning team were Michaels, Nyzio, Snopek, Pramick, Lisvack, Rutz, Rindoski and Bocardi.

The score by innings: Hilltoppers 21 8 5 0 0 0-16 Nine 0 0 00 00101 2 0 01 1-6 BASEBALL PRACTICE The newly-formed Dupont A. which has secured a franchise in the Valley Baseball League which opens its season on May 13, will meet tonight at 7 at the Elko Recreation Center. Joseph Smichowski, manager of the team, announces there will be practice for team the Elm street field every 'afternoon this week, starting at 5. HOSPITAL BIRTH Born, April 16, to Mr. and Mrs.

Peter Scatena, of 313 Ziegler street, a daughter, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The mother is the former Miss Caroline 'Vigilante. BRIEF MENTION Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Al Jackowicz.

of Scranton, a daughter, at the Scranton State Hospital. Mrs. Jackowicz is the former Miss Estelle Detz of Dupont, and is now on leave as a member of the Dupont public school faculty. The Dupont Volunteer Hose Company will meet in special session tonight at 8 to act on amendments the by-laws. Peter Rutz will preside.

Twenty-eight Dupont and Hughestown volunteer firemen attended the class of instructions in advanced fire-fighting at the Dupont Hose House last night. Next Tuesday night's class will be held at the Hughestown Hose House for the same class at 6 p. m. DANCE TONITE (8 to 12) st Albert Mihalka's Cafe 201 Lincoln Street, Dupont Excellent Food--Good Music PA. of to an is is to Mt.

day 8 SCALE OF MILES SINCE 1940, THE NUMBER OF BELL TELEPHONES IN AMERICA'S RURAL AREAS HAS INCREASED 350,000. RURAL TELEPHONE SERVICE IS MORE HIGHLY DEVELOPED IN AMERICA THAN ANY WHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD. ON THE TINY ISLAND OF SAIPAN, OUR ARMED FORCES HAVE INSTALLED ENOUGH EQUIPMENT TO SERVE ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM AND EASTON COMBINED THIS IS A TELEPHONE-RUN WAR FROM FACTORY TO FOX HOLE. sacorf THERE ARE 374 DIFFERENT PARTS IN A DIAL THERE TELEPHONE INSTRUMENT! ALL TOLD, BELL TELEPHONE ARE 180,000 DIFFERENT PARTS IN ABOUT 27,000,000. MORE LONG PUT THROUGH OPERATORS BY THE WESTERN TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED CALLS IN 1944 THAN IN 1943.

DISTANCE ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR TIME YET THE AVERAGE THE BELL SYSTEM. CALL WAS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A LONG DISTANCE A CUT FROM 3.7 MINUTES TO 3.2. SAVING OF 30 SECONDS PER CALL. THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF PENNSYLVANIA.