The Mountain Echo from Shickshinny, Pennsylvania • Page 1

THE WEATHER Makes no difference ECHO WANT: ADS. "Click" in almost every in "The pulling power of Echo Ad. They find buyers weather or not. intnr Why-ot use of these small cost, GUARANTEED TUB LARQ EST CIRCULATION OF ANT WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN LUZERNE COUNTY Sixty-Eighth Year, No. 16.

SHICKSHINNY, FRIDAY. AUGUST 8, 1941. $1.50 a Year In Advance, 5c Copjr AUTO WENT OVER BANK INTO CREEK Death of E. W. Garrison Removes First Citizen TAKE NOTICE To the consumers of the Shickshinny Water Company the water will be turned off (Uie mains of the water company leading from the upper dam at i Hew Features For Flower Show Patterson Grove Cottages Filling (Jlountain (Jlusings i Last Saturday about 12:30, when Mrs.

Naomi Fink, of West Nanticoke, attempted to turn her auto around at the Newtown end ot the Glen Avenue bridge, it got out of control and plunged over the steep bank into Shick-shinny Creek. The car kept on its wheels and Mrs. Fink and fLong Active In Civic, Lodge Atmn. aS'SK. tSffi In Characteristic Pose off the mains of the lower dam Ana Business Anairs a Everything Ready Opening Of the 1941 Season Of Campmeeting At Patterson Grove.

Many Beautiful Displays Planned Committee Arranging Fine Program For Sept. 11 And 12th. All Outdoor Lover Of Sports. at 6 o'clock Sunday morning, August this dam includes Mocanaqua for the purpose of cleaning the 2 water dams and making necessary repairs. Signed, Shickshinny Water Co.

son, Billy, 8, were able to clam AUGUST DAYS are lazy days, And we are lazy too, Just sittin' on the porch and wishin' We hadn't a thing to tk. Don't to write; don't want to work, Plans are moving along in pre- ber out of the car uninjured, parations of the Flower Show to though badly frightened. The car be held in the Methodist Church, was damaged about the front. A Don't want to even knit wrecker from a Nanticoke garage September 11 and 12. Committees Enoch Walton died Tuesday, morning at 4:30, at his home on Furnace street, in the 86th year of his age.

His death was not wholly unexpected by his family and friends, as there was a noticeable failing in health for a year past. A week previous J. rv There comes the boss we hear are already at work and every pulled it out of the creek and his step towed it away. Don't forget to begin planning to attend the seventy-third annual Campmeeting that will begin at Patterson Grove Campground, located on the Harveyville charge, L. E.

Search, pastor, August 15, to continue until the evening of August 26tii. Exceptionally able speakers have been secured for all of the services and the musical talent is the best. All are widely booth and every display will be Another Full Week to his death he was confined to his bed and on Friday suffered a stroke from which he never '4t gained consciousness Mr. Garrison is survived by most attractive. There will be a children's display, with Mrs.

Oscar Williams and Mrs. Harry Hook, and their helpers, in charge. Mothers are asked to help the boys and girls make this a successful exhibit. Many beautiful handmade articles will be found in the gift shop with Miss Alice Cocklin in charge. Among the lovely things already solicited by Miss Cocklin and her helpers are, rugs, doilies, School Board Adopts Schedule Bids Awarded For Installation Of New Pipes Cleaning And Repairs Nearing Completion.

Borough public schools will reopen Wednesday, Sept. 3, according to the school calendar adopted by the school board Friday evening, at the regular session in the Garrison Memorial It's time for us to git! But there's no use to run away, Or get excited so, Tomorrow's another August day, And a lazy one we know! THE HIGHWAYS still teem with vacationists and campers seeking relief from the heat of "Do Day" Every "swtm-mln' hole" has a host of daily devotees Dad's beginning- to think about a fishing- trip Mother's busy with canning- and thinking- that soon it'll be time to buy school clothes for the! For Mine Workers As Much Coal Produced In Eight Weeks This Year As Entire Tonnage Of Last Year. known in the musical world. Both vocal and instrumental music will be featured. Among the musical talent will be heard the choir of the New Columbus Methodist Church, Mr.

Garfield Williams of Wilkes-Barre, Mrs. John B. Whitehouse of Pompton Plains, N. Mrs. Modeska Shoemaker of East Orange, N.

Mrs. Reka Middleton of Wilkes-Barre, Miss Gladys and Ted Wenner of Ber- pillows, scarfs, chair sets, guest two daughters, Mrs. Byron King, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Herbert Wallace, of Scranton. A brother, F.

L. Garrison, who left the residue of his estate to Shickshinny borough, died November 11, 1934. A daughter, Helen, died March 27, 1939; Garrison died five years ago. E. W.

Garrison was educated in the borough schools, spent an apprenticeship as a breaker boy, was a merchant in Hanover township for two years; later learned towels lunch cloths and many others which will be on sale in the gift shop. AH anthracite collieries in the Wyoming region are working five days this week. One-fifth of the 1940 tonnage will have been pro high school. I wick, a Quartette from Calvary Union recommendation of Mthv4it r-humh nr-; Claude E. Miller, supervising ren and Clifford Birdsall, Shick-principal, the 1941-42 schedule, shinny, The Mussleman Sisters of was adopted with the following Nescopeck, Miss Emily Berger of- children In the country, harvest is at full tide Corn is in tassle and silos are being- filled.

Peaches, plums, pears and early apples are being picked So, despite the inclination toward laziness, these are busy days. SECRETARY ICKES suggests gasless Sundays and in the same The above snap-shot was taken of the late E. W. Garrison while on a recent deep sea fishing trip, Deal Island, Cheseapeake Bay. duced in eight weeks this year; that is when 1,200,000 more tons have been removed from underground, at the end of this Friday night's work.

For the eighth consecutive week, Anthracite Emergency Rock Gardens; as usual, will attract much attention. These will be planned and built by George Miller, Wilbur Hibbard and Frank Sands. The Baskets will be displayed in the main room with Mrs. Clinton Shoemaker and Miss Dorothy Post and their assistants in Committee fixed the production at charge. 1,200,000 tons, a figure, which breath urges that we put another telegraphy and was agent for the D.

L. W. Railroad at Shickshinny. He was one of the charter stockholders of the First national Bank of Shickshinny and its president at the time of his death. He also served as treasurer of the School board and Borough for many years without compensation.

He was a member of Sylvania Lodge, F. A. M. He received a fifty-year membership pin re ouiuui kuuvcuc, cu-1 Harveyvuie, Kev. and Mrs.

Bar-nesday, Sept. Oct. 16 and 17, i ton, Sunbury, Rev. and Mrs. O.

Institute; Nov. 11, Armistice R. Krapf of Berwick. We are November 27 and 28, Thanks- aiso expecting to feature several December 23 to January other quartetts and soloists from 5, Christmas; April 3 to 6, Easter; Berwick, the Methodist Choir Ascension Day; schools close, o( Benton and a Male Quartette June 4, from the Shickshinny Methodist Bids were opened for the in-! Church and the Shickshinny Pro-stallation of new basement equip- testant Church will also be re-ment and repairs to drinking presented. Other musical num- There will be the Tea Room, prior 10 aemanas maae na-where lunch will be served by tional defense and requests of Voting Machine Delivery Contract Mrs.

C. W. Markle. Mrs. Frank eaerai ana tate autnorities lor thousand miles on our old tires.

It can't be done We can't lock the family bus up in the garage Sundays and get much done on the job of putting a thousand Jones, Mrs. Scott Kline and their summer purchases to help alleviate a possible transportation many helpers, One cannot afford to miss the miles on a set of tires. snortage in tne fail, was ordered AWarHpd To Statp only "during a -few weeks of Contract Awaraea 10 state fOUntamS and new pipes in: Kara will nreuntr hv th M- program which will be given both cently from that organization ot: Junior High School building. The rnn.rir Mathoriist rhnivh anH Transfer Company Thursday and Friday evenings, For For the home at 10 o'clock Thurs- 1IUUUWU run. Bloomingdale Methodist Church.

with Claude E. Miller, Mrs. Tho- THE CAPTAIN had an idea his company was not quite as well-trained as it might be, so one day, during inspection he Other services each day that Coming Elections Sum Of $11,134.16. mas Howell, Mrs. Harold Jami day morning.

Rev. C. A. L. Bick-1mKl 10IJ "S' elt officiated.

Burial was in Pine ter' $1'352 severe winter. For three weeks prior to the miners' vacation period, which started on June 27, the Anthracite Emergency Committee allocated a weekly tonnage of This is the fifth consecutive week since the miners son, Mrs. Geraldine Viti, com-mitte in charge. .49. Millard Benscoter was awar Hill cemetery.

Luzerne County Commissioners are giving evidence that they, will have a vast magnetic power are the Bible Study hour directed by Rev. A. Birdsall of Shickshin- ny. The Children's Hour, presided Enjoyed Outdoor Life ded the contract with work to begin at once. have awarded a contract to state, Mr r.nmimn oninvnH tho nut.

Material for hand work for Transfer Company, owned by I door life and was an ardent Max Mesharer ot wilKes-tfarre, sportsman from his earliest years. Mrs. Martha Shoemaker's grade over by Mrs. Birdsall and the and new books for other grades Young People's Hour with Rev. were ordered.

I anrf Mrs. O. R. Krartf dinr- for delivering voting machines to He enjoyed baseball and football A Plicv of 28,000, ting. Tne League of youth meet- with H.

Palmatier agency, was E. M. Boston Died Aged 78 E. M. Boston, aged 78, a well-known resident of Huntington Mills, passed away at his home Tuesday afternoon, August 5th, following a long Illness.

'He is survived by his widow and the folowing chidren: Clair R. uf Scran ton; Mrs. returned to that the same high tonnge has been authorized. It calls for at least five days operation. The first week of the unusually heavy tonnage started on June 9 when the miners were about to collect one of the largest pays in some months resulting from comparatively -working time and increased rates, both retroactive and current, under the renewed in the Northern Insurance Co.

David Thomas was re-elected football and baseball coach for the 1941-42 term, at a salary of $50.00 for each sport. Charles stopped suddenly In front of one of the men and barked out a question: "You, there," he said. "Suppose your squad was in the middle of an engagement and the corporal's head was shot off, what would you do?" "Nothing," The captain drew himself up haughtily and withered the man with a glare "And why not?" he demanded Sheepishly, the fellow tried to meet the captain's glance "Well, sir," he ex- plained feebly, "I'm the corporal." ONE OF THE DRAFTEES explains things like this way I look at it, you got two chances either you is drafted or you isn't you is drafted you gets two chances either you goes to war or you stay in camp If you goes to war you gets two ing will 'be combined with the Young People's Hour Tuesday, August 19, at 6:30 p. m. Mrs.

-Montgomery, wife of Rev. F. W. Montgomery, of Nescopeck will be the speaker. The Huntington Mills Girls Octette composed of Mary Lou Luzerne County's 4tMprecincts ana returning same to warehouse in the forthcoming elections for the sum of Mesharer will furnish a bond in the sum of $20,000.

Mesharer's contract price for the primary election September 9, was $5,567 and, the same a-mount prevailed the November 4 general election. It will cast the county $13.32 for every machine delivered in the First Leg and regularly attended all home games. As recently as a month ago he made his last of many deep sea fishing trips. He sponsored the stocking of streams with fish at his own expense before the Game Commission took over. Son of Pioneer Citizen Nathan Garrison, father of E.

W. Garrison, was one of le pioneer citizens of Shickshinny and Blackburn was re-elected' bas ketball coach. Mary Jackson, of and terms of the agreement which June" Culver, Edith Stookey, Miriam Chapin, Ethel The report of the ennumer- had just been negotiated ators showed a decrease of 29 Boyd, Geraldine Viti, Ruth Worth Homer L. Boston, of Wilkes-Barre, and eight grandchildren. He was a member of Hunting Among other things the spurt the second of its early merchants, pupils as compared witn last jngton, Frances Rosser, Louise islative District; $13.32 for the in anthracite sales developed because of curtailment of use of Dnhl anH Rpttv Hnhmps riirp-rttiri Second; $10.30 'for the Fourth; I starting a store in 1857, before year.

Improvements and repairs are y.v the town was incorporated. His ton Mills Methodist Church and Integrity Lodge, I. O. O. of New Columbus.

oil and other fuels needed by de $8.20 for the Fifth; $10.30 for the Sixth: and $7.25 for the Seventh. fense industry and equipment Funeral services will be held and price increases which were scheduled to go into effect Mesharer's price is $400 less than last year's. The only other bidder was iNfahally Trucking from the home Saturday after chances either you gets shot or you doesn't If you gets shot you've got two chances either being made to the various buil-, Dy Mrs Albert Herring at the dings, with labor costs very wiu featured Sunday, owing to the fact that repairs and i morning and evening services, renovations are handled by jani-i August 17th. In the afternoon tors and a force of Citizens who i worship service of August 17th, a are working out their taxes. It Quartette from the Calvary Meth-is believed all buihdngs will be odist church, Berwick, will favor in readiness for the opening of us witn special musical numbers the term.

and Mr. Garfield Williams, ot noon, Aug. 9th, at 2.30 p. m. with interment in Scott's cemetery, Waterton.

monthly to bring the winter circular to a higher rate than in previous winters. store was on the road leading to the back country, about where the Robbins residence stands on West Union street. N. B. Crary succeeded him in the store business.

After the death of the heirs of Matthias Hollenback (owner of 256 acres which embraced the Shickshinny town site) the land Company of Wilkes-Barre, which submitted a bid for $5,725 for each election or $11,450 for both. i Wilkes-Barre, will greatly please FIVE SELECTEES CALLED FOR AUGUST 27TH Eleven of Luzerne County's 19 selective service boards will furnish 57 additional men for Estimable Woman Claimed By Death was purchased in 1857 by George W. and Lot Search, Nathan Garrison and N. B. Crary for $20,000.

Teacher Wedded S. II. S. Graduate School Districts Get August Grant his listening audiance with a group of specia numbers. Another feature that you cannot afford to miss will be the Shawnee Warblers of Plymouth, who are widely known for their final physical service at the local army examination August The town was plotted the same year.

A division of the town site was later made, the Search brothers taking the east side of the Miss Dorothy Bach, Of Mrs. Robert Racusin's Death Is Mourned By Friends In Shickshinny -FuneralAnd a. rne station will receive 274 men for examination on August Shickshinny, Bride Of Shickshinny creek and Crary and voi iiinti.ntR0 musical talent and are well re- Second Yearly AllotmentKe-; ceived on all occasions. Xnis leased By Auditor Gener-. group of well trained male voices zv ana zi.

Garrison the lands on the west I Nescopeck Teacher On Throughout the State 4,038 men will appear at Army examination you dies or you doesn And if you dies you still got two chances." WE CAN'T VERY WELL use the old slogan, "Make the world safe for without laying ourselves liable to plagiarism, but how would it be to use as a. slogan for the present day Svar, "Making- the world too hot for dictators-" THERE IS A HUSH, and a sadness over our town this week. When word reached us last Friday that Mrs. Robert Racusin had passed away at the Geisinger hospital, we knew we had lost a friend, the town a good citizen, and the family a devoted wife and mother, and this little community was shocked and saddened And, then, when on Tuesday morning, from neighbor to neighbor came the news "Mr. Garrison passed away this morning," we knew another friend had fallen He, whom we were wont to meet almost daily who, with a wave of Burial In Philadelphia.

After being seriously ill at Geis- stations ror physical tests between August 18 and 29. Selec inger Hospital in Danville since her' admittance on July 20, Mrs. Robert Racusin passed away at side of the creek. Business Places Close As a mark of respect and to show the esteem in which E. W.

Garrison was held by the business men of Shickshinny, all places, without exception, were closed from 10 to 11 o'clock on Wednesday. ol IV flair Re nrl wl" De 3 treax 10n rem- al Clair Koss Local embered They will present spe District jcial Gospel numbers in the form of duets, solos, in the Sunday More than 2100 of Pennsylva- afternoon and evening services of nia's fourth class school districts August 24th. Mrs. Modeska Shoe-will share payments totalling! maker, of East Orange, N. and $7,051,150 approved this week by, Mrs.

Reka Middleton, of Wi Ikes-Auditor General F. Clair Rossarre, and Mr. Garfield Williams covering the first semi-annual aiso Qf Wilkes-Barre, will be our tees passing these tests will be inducted later at Army Reception Centers at Fort George Meade, New Cumberland and Camp 3:30 Friday afternoon at the hospital. This was the second time in a short period that she had undergone treatment at the institution and her condition grew gradually weaker up until the time of her death. payment of State aid in the sup special musical taent for the Sun Monday Evening.

Miss Dorothy Bach, of town, became the bride of Kenneth Miller, of Nescopeck, in a wedding performed Monday evening at 8:30 in the parsonage of the Methodist Church with Rev. C. A. Bickel officiating. The single ring ceremony of the Methodist Church was used.

Attending the couple were Miss Thelma Miller, sister of the groom, and Gus Bach, brother of the bride. Also witnessing the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. John Benscoter, of Kingston; Mr. and Mrs.

John Miller, of Phillips-burg; Mrs. Lula Dreisbach, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Rose Bach, of town; and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Miller, of Nescopeck.

port of public schools for the school year 1940-41. 8 BANDITS GET $76,000 IN STROUDSBURG HOLDUP Liee, va. Quotas assigned local boards were: Local Board 1, 2 men; Local Board 5, Local Board 6, 10; Local Board 7, Local Board 10, Local Board 11, Local Board 12, Local Board 13, 13; Wilkes-Barre City B. 1, Hazleton Board 1, Hazleton Board 2, 7. day morning and afternoon services, Sunday, August 24th.

Special effort has been made this Mrs. Racusin's maiden name was Payments, which are made in August and February, represent i year to procure the most out- Two bandits, armed with guns" on Tuesday, held up Jennie Fox, a native of Philadelphia. After her marriage, she and her husband, Robert Racusin, came to Shickshinny and opened reimbursements for expenses of the previous school year. standing speaker and musical talent available for your listening the hand, and a cheery "good-morning," greeted his many Because of failure to submit pleasure and spiritual edification. two bank messengers carrying $76,000 Federal Reserve shipment outside the Stroudsburg post office and escaped in an automobile a clothing and furnishing store.

proper reports to the Department -t Do not fail to attend every serv- friends, was gone. So, one bv one. they are leaving us driven by an accomplice. From a humble beginning the venture of the husband and wife has grown to large proportions, now operating stores in several Luz We shall miss them from their oi t-uDiic insiruciion, paymrms lce throughout the entire Camp-amounting to $399,237 to 131 of meeting season. A very special the districts are being withheld treat is in store for every one.

and will not be approved until i invite your friends-to come with these reports are filed. you to these services. Excellent BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JACQUELINE BAKER Jacqueline Marlee Baker was honored on her sixth birthday Tuesday, August 5th, and was hostess to her young friends at a lawn party during the after accustomed places. The automobile used in the hold, stolen in Easton two weeks ago, was found abandoned one hour later at Minisink hills along erne and Columbia county towns, Mrs. Racusin is survived by her THERE 13 ONE CLASS of people whom we believe seldom, Allegheny County heads the meals at moderate prices will be The bride is the daughter of Mrs.

Rose Baoh. She was attired in a brown and white traveling suit. Her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Miller, of the Delaware river.

husband, four sons, Meyer, of noon. A clever decorating scheme if ever, receive praise or toe credit due them They give gen State Motor Police said that the bandits had abandoned the ma tree land, Manuel, Jacob and Bernard of Shickshinny; and two was used, tnat of trim list of new payments with 60 districts sharing next in order is Cambria County with 37 districts sharing and servea daily at the Boarding Hall on the grounds as well as ice cream and other confectionery at the Shop, also on the grounds. Come and enjuy these tei vices ming an apple tree with gaily erously of their time and talent, Nescopeck. Mr. Miller has been year aiiei im i and MrsTFranc1sPinckcrmotl 31zerneC0Untywim 48 'districts elected to tcacn sno sxuat- shinnv Hieh School for the com residing in Philadelphia.

chine crawled across a railroad and escaped in another "planted" automobile. The money was taken from two with us. prizes among the branches. Present were: Nancy Scott, Peggy Laidacker, Barbara Johnson, ing term. Until the fifteenth of this month, the couple will reside in Nescopeck.

They will then go to Funeral services were held from the Rosenburg undertaking establishment at 2009 North Broad street, in Philadelphia. Interment Watch these columns for further announcements of the coming Campmeeting at Patterson Grove. Mary Helen wood, Martha Wood, Rose Ann and Mary Cope, Jimmy Price, Charles Post, Wayne and $230,136. Shickshinny and nearby districts will be paid the following sums: Conyngham Twp. $7,276.36 Dallas Boro 5,344 60.

Dallas Twp. 9,443.54. Fairmount Twp. 2.379.25 Hollenback Twp. 1,463.82 Hunlock Twp.

2.970.36 Huntington Twp. 5.288.00 Koons, Charlotte Koons, Eugene un-named messeingers, who were enroute to the Stroudsburg post office to mail the shipment to Philadelphia. The bills, in denominations of $20, $10, and $5, were deposited by the many wealthy vacationers in this exclusive mountain summer colony. Molauehlin, Claire Hartman. live in Bannan apartment town.

The bride, a popular member of the younger set is a graduate of Shickshinny high school, class of 1941, and she has been employed at the Cortright store. Mr. Mil Jack White Sally Curwood, Ter- was in the Hernerb Cemetery in that city. Mrs. Racusin was possessed of a gentle and loveable disposition and was esteemed by a wide circle of friends who grieve with the bereaved family.

rence McDaniels, Johnny Eckert ANNOUNCES CANDD3ACY FOR CONYNGHAM TWP. AUDITOR Vincent Ceretta, of Mocanaqua announces his candidacy for audi- dom rewarded or receive a word of praise Sometimes we think they are seldom appreciated. We refer to the Sunday school teachers Many of them spend hours in preparation to teach the Sunday lesson And then. Instead of the 23 whose names are on the toll, six ot seven are present Of course, there Is some satisfaction that comes to a San-day school teacher for having done a good Job and rendered a service bat why should appreciation be so seldom shown this loyal group of workers. We salute them! TO ALL THOSE whose birthday occurs in August we extend best wishes May the year Jackie Shoemaker, Eileeri Ross, Billy EUinger.

1.185.18 1 tor of Conyngham townshio. Mr. ler is a graduate of Nescopeck high school and Pennsylvania State College. DELAYED LICENSE MONEY NOW BEING RECEIVED Jackson Twp. Lake Twp.

Lehman Twp. Nescopeck Boro. Nescopeck Twp. New Columbus B. Ross Two.

5.438.70 Ceretta is a graduate of 1 shinny high school and is very 6.699.60 popular with the voters of the 1.185. 18 township. Until recently he has emPlyecl by various coal 2,576.28 1 comnanies of the Vallpv. Paymyent of liquor license funds to the municipalities in which they originated, and now a year overdue. Part payment BERWICK FIREWORKS DATE AUGUST 16 From a small beginning 32 years ago the annual fireworks, event of the Maria Asunta Society at Berwick has grown, greater with the passing years.

This year's event Saturday, August 16, promises to surpass all previous WINDOWS BROKEN IN SALEM SCHOOL BUILDINGS Keeping window panes in the two schoolhouses of the Salem township district in East Berwick during the summer months, is quite a problem, a report at a recent board meeting revealed. MANY TOWN FOLKS SAW BERWICK PARADE With a large number of Shickshinny men now employed in defense work at the Berwick AOF plant; the town was well repre- should have been made in August 1940 and the balance last Feb Salem Twp. 3,881.46 Shickshinny Boro. 13,219.53 Slocum Twp. 2,182.21 Sugarloaf Twp.

2.470.36 Unien Turn 1 SI hold life very best for you. E. A. COREY SERVED FIVE LEGISLATIVE TERMS ruary. Auditor General F.

Clair Ross has approved the following amollnTs SnlcKSMnny- ana Tiear- Among those celebrating this month are: John T. Fisher, uscar senlied en liiwny in sua gig If w. rlHs Ma rtsiunta wao win In one month, twenty three tic oarade held in Both Jones. Mrs. Frank Jones.

Mrs. by townships in Luzerne county: snickshinny Boro $900.00 dow paines in tne two buildings were broken, mostly by shots from air rifles or .22 calibre guns. Berwick Banjo Band will Dicnic this Sunday, August 10, at Nescopeck Boro 200.00 Fairmount Twp 250.00 Hunlock Twp 700.00 Benton Park. The band will give workers and spectators from town went to Berwick for the parade, and the Shickshinny Junior Drum corsp under the able leadership of Hertz Whitebread, headed one of the groups of plant workers. Several local munaana paraded as members of the Famous established a reputation of putting on the greatest fireworks display in the East and probably not surpassed in the entire country.

The society is taking great efforts this year to make the display; enjoyable for all its guests. You can park your car on the society's parking lot under protection. A. tremendous, crowd is Rev. EUsha A.

Corey, member ot an early Luzerne county family who gained prominence in this section in politics and in the ministry, died Thursday afternoon, July 31, at 205 York Avenue. West Pittston, where he had lived recently. Rev. Mr. Corey was 83 years of age, Jn early year he served five terms in the Pennsylvania legislature.

a concert at 1:30 p. m. under the Huntington Two. Bruce Killian, John Miller, Sue Miller, C. W.

Shoemaker, M. H. Adkins, William1 Adkins, Harvey Minnick, hMts Millie Harrington, Mrs. Bessie Thompson, TO1 LIVE WITHIN one's income Is tough, no doubt about it, but we have found tougher still to try to live witkovt it direction of the leader, Prof. Wil Sixty members of the Scranton Drum Corps, who had taken part in the Boxwick parade, their (return stopped for supper liam Jeffrey.

A number of local 400.00 250.00 150.00 300.00 300.00 Jackson Twp Nescopeck Salem Twp. Slocum Twp. musicians are members ot the Fifty and Colonial bands of Saturday at the Mountain Inn in band. Everybody is invited to attend. 300.00 1 Berwick.

union Twp Shickshinny..