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The Mountain Echo from Shickshinny, Pennsylvania • Page 4

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The Mountain Echoi
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Shickshinny, Pennsylvania
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was Obituary GEORGE MONKA A former resident of Mocanaqua, George. Monka, was instantly killed on Monday afternoon when he was caught by a fall of rock at the Wanamie Colliery of the Glen Alden Coal Co. Mr. Monka, who resided at the home of Mrs. Mary Wisniewski, of Glen Lyon, was a native of Czechoslovakia.

He was a member of St. Michael's Church and of the Slovak Society. There are no immediate survivors. The funeral was held Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Wisniewski home, followed by a requiem mass at the Church of the Ascension, Interment made in the Slovak Cemetery at. Mocanaqua.

MARTIN MUSIAL Following a lingering illness, Martin Musial died Tuesday morning at 10:15 at his home, Broadway. Deceased was born in Poland, and came to this country at an early age, residing for some, time in Hanover Township. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, Plymouth. For the past 12 years, Mr.

Musial had resided at Broadway. His wife and these children survive: Mrs. Anthony Tolodziecki, Nanticoke; Sgt. Alexander, in the U. S.

Army; Joseph sister, and Edward, at home. Mrs. Frank Mozen, Wilkes also survives. The funeral was held this morning at 8:30 from the home in Broadway, with high mass of requiem at 10 in Mary's Church, Plymouth. Interment was in the parish cemetery, Plymouth Township.

MRS. FILOMENA GIOVANNINI Mrs. Filomena Giovannini, well known Mocanaqua resident for the past forty years, died in the Wilkes- o'clock General Tuesday Hospital morning. at She had been a patient there for five days, suffering from a complication diseases. She was aged 64 years, and was a native fItaly.

Surviving Giovannini are her husband, James (Johns) and the following children: Mrs. Louis Tomassini, Mrs. Albert Ciraffoni, Mrs. Peter Cocetti, Mrs. Jerry Pesone, Americo, Aldo and Joseph Giovannini, of Mocanaqua: Mrs.

Sebastian Giovannini, of Pittsburgh. There are ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild also surviving, as well as a sister of Italy. Mrs. Giovannini was a member of St. Mary's Church in Mocanaqua, and the funeral was held there this morning at nine o'clock, Southdale Southdale Mr.

children, and Mrs. Marlin Huntington Kochuand, and James Gensel, spent Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Erest Hess. Rev.

William Tucker and family of Berwick, spent a brief vacation with his mother, Mrs. Nellie (Tucker. Smith has -gone to Philadelphia where she. will spend some time with their daughter, Mrs. James Place.

Mr. Smith is with their son, Russell, in Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Dana Zimmerman were Berwick visitors one day last week.

Earl Dieffenbach, of Town Hill, called on Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fullmer recently. Mrs. Peter Frankli1 was on the sick list last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hess en-1 tertained the following last Wednesday evening: Mr. Peter Beresky, of York; Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Lucas and Victor Doris, of Town Hill. Mr. Mrs. Asa Yorks, son Wand Bill, were Shickshinny shoppers on Tuesday. Frank Ridall, of Town Hill, was the Monday guest of Paul Fullmer night, Bloomingdale The ladies of the Bloomingdale Protestant Church have been busy quilting.

Two evenings recently they met at the home of Mrs. Mary L. Sutliff and quilted for Mrs. Hoover. Both evenings the hostess served a tasty lunch.

On Monday evening Mrs. Clayton Williams entertained at her home the following ladies: Mrs. Mary L. Sutliff, Mrs. Catherine Bilby, Mrs.

Jasper Harrison, Mrs. Harland Franklin, Miss Elizabeth Sutliff, Mrs. Joseph Dougal, Mrs. Mary L. Sutliff, Mrs.

Wilbur Post, Mrs. Charles Anderson and Mrs. Zuber and Mrs. Williams. Clayton spent a busy evening entertaining the children.

Miss Dorothy Post has completed her training at the General hospital, Wilkes-Barre, and is spending a short vacation with her, parents. condition of Cletus Sutliff, who is ill at his home, does not improve as rapidly as would be expected. Floyd Wolfe has been confined to his home with a severe cold for more than a week. Misses Dorothy Post and Earla Seward, Mrs Long and Harold Post visited relatives in Philadelphia last week. Mr.

and Russel Marion of Newark, N. J. visited Mrs. Mar- with a requiem mass by the priest Rev. Fr.

Grauzlis. Interment was in the Glen Lyon Cemetery. YOUTH for CHRIST WITH A PROGRAM Geared to the Times but anchored in the ROCK -AT THE- SHICKSHINNY H. S. AUDITORIUM Saturday Night, February 9th, 7:30 P.

M. HEAR---Jim Begay An "Original" American Full Blooded Navajo ADAMS' TRIO--Guest Singers Come for an Evening of Real Enjoyment Be your HOUSE DETECTION LOOK AT YOUR ATTIC Do the louvres leak? Are there stains or signs of leakage through roofing or fishing? Is the attic insulated? (If not, this is the way to a cooler house in the summer and a warmer one in winter.) Can you convert wasted space into a finished room? (Why not have an extra guest room, a study or sewing room?) Get the cost, then see us about an economical home improvement or repair loan. Details on request. First National Bank Mocanaqua, Pa. PAGE FOUR Go to Church ST.

LUKE'S 'EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Lance S. Staley, Pastor February 10, 1946 The Transfiguration of Our Lord 9:45 A. Mi. Church School.

11:00 A. The Service. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7:30 P. the M.

Meeting of the Ladies Aid at Parsonage. Thursday, Feb. 14, 4:00 P. M. Catechetical Class at the Parsonage.

Friday, Feb. 15, 6:30 P. M. Young Peoples' Choir Rehearsal at the home of Mrs. Finogle.

7:30 P. M. Adult Choir rehearsal at the home of Mrs. Finogle. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Shickshinny Rev.

Charles E. Diehl, Minister 10:00 A. M. The Church School. Mr.

C. W. Markle, Supt. Lesson theme: "The Disciplines of Experience." There are classes for are cordially invited. 11:00 A.

M. The Sanctuary Hour of Worship. Athem by the Senior Choir under the direction of Miss Frances Shipman. Sermon' by the Minister. 2:00 P.

M. Pastor's Childrens' Preparatory Class. 6:30 P. M. The Methodist Youth Fellowship.

M. The Evening Hour of Worship. Anthem by the Young Peoples' Choir. Sermon by the Minister. Wednesday- Junior Choir reYoung Peoples' Choir 6:30.

hearsal immediately after, school. Senior Choir at 8:00. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Clifford C. Weber, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.

m. The Morning Worship 11:00. Sermon: "Choosing A Leader." The Boy Scouts will be the guests at the morning worship service. Junior High Youth at 5:45 p. m.

Jennie Allen, leader. Senior Youth Fellowship, 6:30. Evening Sermon: "What worship 7:30 Man?" p. "Harold McQuown, who recently returned from the South Pacific, will be guest soloist. Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.

m. Recreational period for Youth Fellowship at the high school gym. Tuesday, 7:30 p. m. Evangelistic Commitee will meet at the Manse.

Wednesday, 8:00 p. m. Senior Choir rehearsal. Thursday, 7:30 p. m.

School of Missions. The study of Christianity "where you live" will be continued. Mrs. William Parsons of Kingston will be the speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the Women's organization to be held Tuesday evening, February 19. REYBURN CIRCUIT Rev.

H. C. Stiles, Pastor Bloomingdale- Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Worship 10:30 a.

m. Reyburn-Sunday School 10 a. m. Worship 7:30 p. m.

Koonsville- Sunday School 10. TOWN HILL METHODIST CIRCUIT John Baxter Howes, Pastor Huntington a. m. Register--Sunday School 2:00. Worship at 3:00.

New HUNLOCK CREEK METHODIST CHARGE Oscar Saxe, Pastor Bloomingdole- -Worship 9:45. 10:45. Oakdale- Church School 10:00. Worship 11:00. McKendree-Church School 10.

Worship 7:30. SUNSHINE CHURCH Service every Sunday at the Church on Sunshine Road. Sunday school at 2 p. Young Peoples meeting Thursday 6:45 p. m.

and Praise service at 7:45 p. m. These services are held on Thursday night instead of Wednesday. SHICKSHINNY PROTESTANT CHURCH A. F.

Birdsall. Pastor Class service 9:15 a. m. Sunday a. m.

Morning a. m. Evening p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.

m. "Good News Hour" over Station WBAX, Wilkes-Barre, Monday 1:15 p. m. ASCENSION R. C.

CATHOLIC CHURCH Main Street, Mocanaqua Rev. C. M. Frankovich, Pastor Sunday Masses Low Mass. English sermon.

10:30 High Mass. Slovak sermon. 2:30 Litany and Miraculous Medal Novena Monday at 7:00 p. m. English and Slovak.

Confessions Saturday 3:30 7:00 p.m. Quick Freezing The desirability of speed cannot be emphasized in quick-freezing fruits and vegetables. Never pre pare them the night before and hold to take to the freezer locker the following day. They should be, essed as soon as possible after harvesting. If delay is necessary, the products should be packed in crushed ice or kept in a room, of from 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit for not more than a few hours.

THE MOUNTAIN ECHO, SHICKSHINNY, Lion's mother, Mrs. Frances Dunn over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Culver of Huntington Mills visited Mr.

and Mrs. R. G. Culver Sunday. E.

Dana Sutliff spent Friday evening with Charle: Ross. Koonsville A family -dinner served on Sunday, Jan 20th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vosler, in honor of their daughter Betty's birthday. Guests were: Mr.

and Mrs. Melvin Simons and Mrs. Jennie Simons, Mr Mrs. Robert Benscoter and daughter Charlotte, Charles Phillips, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Vosler and daughter Betty. Potato Dish Shape mashed potatoes into fingers or little balls, put them neatly on greased baking sheets, brush with beaten egg and brown in the oven. APPLICATIONS FOR LOANS NOW BEING ACCEPTED PA. Judson A. Ritter, field Mr.

supervisor for the Emergency and Feed Loan Office, stated Crop that farmers of Luzerne County applying for loans their to are now finance the production of 1946 crops. Applications for loans being accepetd by R. G. Watare kins, 84 Scott Wilkes-Barre. The United States Department of Agriculture is requesting the early, purchase of wartime fertilizer.

neces- Although started as a of farmers' the practice string fertilizer during the winter months has demonstrated its advantages to the user. Furthermore, early purchase and farm storage provide insurance against the possibility of running short at planting time. Emergency crop and Feed Loans are availible to farmers who own or have the use of necessary workstock and equipment with which to farm, and who can give as security a first lien on the crops to be financed. Loans are also available purchase or Register Protestant Church REGISTER PENNA. WARREN M.

BIRDSALL, Pastor. HEAR-JIM BEGAY Full blooded Navajo Indian Five years service in U. S. Air Corps SUNDAY, FEBRUARY I0, II A. M.

A WELCOME IS EXTENDED TO ALL Final Clearance DRESSES $4.00 $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 Skirts $2.95 There is still time to Join the New Dress Club ISABEL'S DRESS SHOP IT'S LOVE ON LEAVE IN GAY PAREE "out! What Next re CORPORAL HARGROVE? STARRING ROBERT -KEENAN WYNN SEQUEL TO "SEE HERE, AN HOWLING PRIVATE HARGROVEI PICTURE BERWICK. FEB. 8-9-11-12 MAT. DAILY at 2 P.M. CONTINUOUS SHOW SAT.

Starting At 12 NOON Feb. 13-14 Fred MacMurray-Akim Tamiroff My Past" -with- William Demarest Feb. 15-16 Taft day. sunlight's slumberin' shadows ride the through Navajo Trail. Along ROY of me Cowboys TRIGGER Smartest Movies ALONG EVANS? "GABBY' HATES OF TOWLET THE PIONEERS GEORGE RODRIGUEZ THE SONS ESTELITA NOLAN PICTURE BOB A REPUBLIC production of feed for livestock to be fed for the market or for breeding animals, with the increase to be marketed.

As security, a first lien on such livestock is required. Any farmer, either owrer or tenant, who has insufficient colloteral to obtain a loan the Production Credit Association or local bank, or whose needs are not of sufficient size to borrow from such sources, is an eligible applicant for an' Emergency Crop and Feed Loan. Mr, Ritter emphasized that these loans are not restricted to selected applicants, but are available to all farmers who can establish eligibility. The interest rate is 4 per cent per annum. Farmers who are interested in this type of service may obtain further information by communicating with Field Supervisor Judson A.

Ritter, Box Montrose, Pa. Qualified Even as your doctor or lawyer, funeral directors and embalmers are technically trained in colleges specializing in teaching mortuary science and the art of embalming. There they gain the theoretical knowledge for their professional work. License to practice is given by the State after examination. This license is your guaranty of expert professional service in time of stress.

Lloyd H. Kelchnex FUNERAL HOME 67 S. Main St. Phone: 40-R-7 Shickshinny, Pa. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1946.

Origin of Rum Rum was originally known as rumbullion in the 18th century, as rumbo in the 19th, and finally as rum today. It meant "great tumult" in Devonshire dialect. EXPERT TAILORING Service LADIES COATS Shortened--Relined FUR COATS Repaired--Relined SUITS ALTERED ZIPPERS REPLACED Mending and Reweaving No Job to Small BART'S DRY CLEANING 45 W. Union St. Shickshinny, Pa.

Marriage Licenses Affidavits, Dog Licenses, Fishing Licenses at Office Income Tax Forms, Leases Joseph Mazzoni Justice of the Peace Jeanette Street, Mocanaqua, Pa. QUICK SERVICE GREAT STAGECOACH ROBBERY Starring BILL ELLIOTT with ALICE FLEMING RED RYDER BOBBY BLAKE REPUBLIC PICTURE A BERWICK PA Shows Fri. P.M. CONTINUOUS SHOW SAT. Starting at 12 Noon I TEMPLE February 8-9 Feb.

11-12 2 BIG FEATURES 2 A GANGS of the Water front Featuring BACHELOR STEPHANIE MARTIN KOSLECK MARIAN FORREST MARTIN 2 Republic WILLIAM -EXTRA ADDED ATTRACTIONthe ANGEL TO DANCING An the BROOKLYN DUKE PERRY MUSIC- LAUGHS- the DAVID KAYE STREET gorgeous A GREAT TALENT! OF larous REPUBLIC PIC LURE Hi Feb. 13-14 The story of a Jap torture ship! COLUMBIA PICTURES presents PRISON SHIP with NINA FOCH ROBERT LOWERY RICHARD LOO LUDWIG DONATH ROBERT SCOTT Feb. 15-16 SEE THE CAROLINA MOON SHINE WITH ELODY COLUMBIA PICTURES PRESENTS -starring Bluest VICTOR KYSER MILLER MOORE with JEFF DONNELL ISH KABIBBLE GEORGIA CARROLL HARRY BABBITT SULLY MASON DIANE PENDLETON and KAY KYSER'S BAND Serves Play SAMUEL by Joseph BISCHOFF Hoffmon and Al Martin Produced Directed by LEIGH JASON.

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