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Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Evening News from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • 14

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-THE PAy-WEDNESDAY 0 RTEE N- For Sale-For Rent-Help Wanted-Legal Notice a mm -9 mm WEST SIDE DEPT. Office 853 Market St, Kingston Dial 7-7011 PLYMOUTH CHARLES O'CONNELL, Representative 32 WEST MAIN STREET 7 DIAL 9632 or for Help Wanted-Use Dial 6-ilil PITTSTON Legion Prepares Novelty Dansant Harry. They also attended the Penn and Georgia Tech football game. Miss Sara Jones, recent graduate of the Homeopathic Hospital of Nurses is registered in Newark, N. J.

Miss Catherine Flanagan of Chestnut street Is on special duty at the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital as a trained nurse. Officiate for the Kingston-Coughlin game will be selected at a meeting of the faculty of both teams and the Central Board this evening. SEEK NEW MEMBERS Enthusiastic over the success of their Armistice Day celebration, the members of Shawnee Post, American Legion are completing plans for a membership drive. First steps In the campaign will be outlined at a meeting in the Eley building tomorrow night. The membership committee comprises: Kenneth Guest, chairman; Edgar Conroy, Walter Lloyd, Frank Strojny, Thomas Dodson, Frank Thomas, Peter Likus, Fred Leees, John Dougherty and Samuel Mills.

To Sell, Buy, Rent LOST LOST Beagle hound, female, black, white and tan, betweeu Bear Creek and White Haven, license No. 8724. Reward if returned to Hayden Evans, 705 Northampton Wilkes-Barre, or call 4-2031. LOST Trumpet, between Elm and Linden, on Madison Saturday night. Return to 6 Mineral Parsons.

Dial 3-4S83. FOUND FOUND Black and gray fema9 hound. Owner call 127 N. Beatty St, Miners Mills. FOUND Black and white hunting dog.

Inquire 199 Boland Ave. land avenue, Lee Park. A high mass of requiem will becelebrated In St. Mary's Church at 9:30. Interment will be in St Mary's Cemetery.

LEGION AT AVOCA A delegation of seventy-five members of Shawnee Post, American Legion took part in the installation of a new post at Avoca last night. Included in the local group was a firing squad and the recently organized fife and drum corps. Comprising the corps and firing squad were: Gerald Hart David Evans, Robert Hart Donald Mahon, Frank Zaku-lec, James Burke, Kenneth Jones. George Puterbaugh, Dennis Buckley, Francis Mahon, James Rodden, Matthew Mahon, George Strome, Lawrence Rodden, Billow Lewis, Artnur Engler. Al Purett, Jr.

Frank Hanusovsky and Elmer Jones. NANTICOKE High School Athletic Financial Statement John Namisniak, treasurer of the high school athletic, association, submitted the following financial statement for the period beginning September 16, 1931: Sinking Fund Account Nanticoke National Bank 2.600 First National Hank 2. BOO Peoples Savings and Trust Co 2.500 Miners National Bank 2.60O lio.oo Current Account Income: Sept. 28 Interest on Savinrs acct.J 43.32 Oct. 3 Olyphant-Nantlcoke game 372.06 Oct.

10 Duryea-Nanticoke same. 230.89 Oct. 17 Berwick. Nanticoke same 100.00 Oct. 31 Newport-Nantlcoke game 125 60 Nov.

7 Plalns-Nantlcoke 422. 4 i tl.S94.3S Expense: Sept, 29 Plymouth H. 8. A. A.

I Kingston H. S. A. A P. I.

A. A. Annual dues Oct. 3 Olyphant-Nantlcoke game 3 ofriclala at SI 5 each 2 Ticket takera at 82 each 8 Police offlcera at 13 each Olyphant high school guarantee Oct. 13 John T.

JniiM ntt au 14.00 17.50 10.00 45. O'o 4.00 24.00 150.00 Oct; 17 Berwlck-Nanticoke game 25.00 ri. j. uanagher, bus service. 27.61 i-itK narinos, meals and coffee Oct.

24 P. Frankois (1830 Oct. 26 H. J. Gallagher, bus to Larks To G.

A. R. H. S. (Jr.

Varsity) Oct. 31 Newport-Nantlcoka gam( 22.20 49.00 15.00 15.00 ornciais at 815 each 0o ai each 4 no 8 Police officers at 83 each 24 00 Newport high school percentage V' game--3 officials at 315 each. I vyH a 8 Police officers at 33 each Plains high achool 45.00 4.00 24.00 125.00 Trtfol 193! jj6 Fire Pings Dismantled Years Ago, CoppinSays J- Coppin, superintendent of The Scranton-Sprlng Brook Wa- this district, stated this mormne that tv. i Street' West st'Ckney Hose Company of attempted to draw 1Ium ai me nre at that place yesterday morning and found d-y was dismantled further stated that several other iugs this section had been dismantled, due to the Plymouth Township officials not paying for the water service, but that the fit-e P'ugs on tne main highwav are In operation. The West Side is without any fire aepartment and in case of a fire a Call is Sent into rvnntinL-o day the Stickney Hose Company was cauea to a fire which tota.ly destroyed the home of Albert Davis.

65 McDonald street and when they attached their hose to the fire piug iney round It dry. Burglars Steal Shoes From Triangle Store A large dlsnlav cas in fmnt the Triangle Shoe Store, East Mam street, was broken into during an early hour this moirnmr pairs of men's shoes and a pair of ruooer ooots, valued, at thirty-fi0 dollars were stolen. Th on opening the business place this aiscovered the robbery and reported it in rh Mpniii. n. City Detective Czyczyk has been as- ansnea 10 me case.

To Do Away With Four "Plums;" Saving To City According to reports, the new majority of council, vhen they take over control or the city government In January, will do away with four city appointments, which. If they do will be a saving to the taxpayers of Nanticoke of several thousand dollars. According to the report the offices to be vacated will be police clerk, mayor's clerk, plumbing lnepector and sealer of weights and measures. DEATH OF STEPHEN LESKO Stephen Lesko, 65, 614 Perry street, Hanover, died last evening, following an Illness of complications. He was born In Poland and came to this country at an early age, residing In Hanover for a num.

ber of years. Mr. Lesko was a member of St. Joseph's Slovak Church. Besides his wife, one son, Joseph, survive.

FUNERAL OP BENJAMIN FOX The funeral of Benjamin Fox took place thlr afternoon from th KINGSTON Business Men To Hear Prosperity Talk "Kingston Business Hen's Association, Lessley A. Steele, president, has invited members of all service ciubs, business and professional men and others who are interested in a return of prosperity to the valley and nation, to attend a meeting at Hotel Sterling on Monday night, November 23. Napoleon Hill, of Washington, teacher, author, lecturer, Journalist, lawyer, philosopher and business man, will speak. Mr. Hill is characterized by those who know him as the "Billy Sunday" of the economic and business world, possessing a dynamic personality with a constructive message.

Admission to the meeting will be by ticket and only those with tickets can be assured of accommodation. Tickets will be on sale after Wednesday at Tuck's drug store, Market street, Wilkes-Barre, or at the Office Supply Company, Wyoming avenue and Market street, Kingston. It has been suggested that tickets be secured early, since only 375 may be accommodated. Tickets will be recognized for admission until 6:15. Thereafter cash will be accepted at the door.

Council appointed a special committee to take up with the county commissioners to have the county pay some money towards the proposition of relocating the tracks of the Wilkes-Barre Railway Company at Market Btreet and the pond hole. This would eliminate the necessity of motorists twice crossing -to. set-to. A citizen of the borough who fell into a puddle of oil belonging to the borough workmen was reimburse! In the sum of $25. The bill of John H.

Montjoy of Church street, for $4.64 for a window broken by children playing at the Church street playground was referred to the playground committee. Secretary A. P. Keirle reported receipt of a check for $175 from the county on delinquent taxes. Reuben Levy of the Kingst-m Cake which lately brought the Adder Plant on avenue, -thanked the- borough tor xorrerat ing the firm on taxes for 1931.

Mr. Levy says that his firm employs 122 persons and none have been dropped during the depression nor have wages been reduced. Mr. Levy says that email manufacturing plant may take over part of the building. The request of Michael F.

Wargo Estate Realty to cancel bonds existing for the maintenance of streets in the First ward near Frederic street was referred to the litigation committee, A similar request was received rrom the Freed-man and Dattner concern. YOUNG GRID STARS A new aggregation of football players among the younger set has played and won many games. They are known as the Round House Smoke Eaters and their lineup is as follows: Fallback, Mickey Hagan; quarterbeck, Joe Harabin; halfbacks, Blllie Jenkins and Francis McCarthy; ends, Junior Griffith and William Chismer; guards, Gilbert Young and Harry Robblns; tackles, Alfred Courey and Dick Griffith; center, David substitutes, Bobby Aicher, Larry Miller, J. J. Bergstrasser.

POLICE RAID RESTAURANT On the charge of having liquor in his place of business and also harboring young women, William Yancosky of 403 Main street, pro prietor of the Eagle restaurant, was arrested by the police on complaint of a brother of a young girl who said his sister was frequenting the place, Fines were imposed on Yancosky in the amount of $40. The young women who are said to be visiting the establishment were left go with a warning as the burgess and the po lice did not wish to embarrass their relatives with a court case. A brother of one of the young women saw his sister go Into the building and then notified the police. One of the inmates, a woman, threatened to interfere with the polie in mak ing the raid and she was given a reprimand by the burgess. The members of the Lieu le Veut Commandery, Knights Templar, will attend services at the Market Street M.

E. Church Sunday when they will be addressed by Rev. Frank w. Young. BROTHERHOOD ENTERTAINS The Brotherhood of the Holy Trinity 'Lutheran Church entertained thirty members from the Men's Brotherhood Church of Archbald at the local church last evening.

Rev. David A. Menges is pastor of the Kingston Church and Rev. Yengst of the Archbald cnurcti. xne spean er was Carl Fissell.

associate secre tary of the Wilkes-Barre-Wyoming Vallev Chamber of Commerce, who o-n ve an illustrated lecture present ing statistical facts about some of the projects under way nere. The legion pinochle tournament got under way last evening at legion hall with about fifty members participating in the games. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McHale of Chestnut street, have left to spend some time in Buffalo after making their home with the Misses McHale of Chestnut street for a few months.

Miss Florence McHale of Chestnut street has been ill for a few weeks. In June she underwent an operation but her recovery has been elow. Mrs. Pheobe Sorbers of Hun-lock's Creek Is spending the winter at the home of her eon, Frank, of South Loveland street. Junior Daubert and "Red" Hayes have returned from Baltimore, where they visited the Navy yards and also attended the Notre Dame-Navy game.

James Morgan yesterday united In marriage Miss June Jordan, of Arlington, N. and Lewis Thomas, Lee Park. Mrs. Mary Burke of Philadelphia has returned home after being a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Finley, of Price street. Mrs. Ganaposeko of 25 South Gates street, has returned from a three weeks' visit to Waterbury, Conn. Miss Ann A. Farrell of Archbald visited Miss Dorothea O'Connell of Bouth Wyoming avenue, yesterday.

The funeral of B. G. Coon, will be held from the home on James street tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 with services at the residence and burial at Forty Fort cemetery. Leonard Cooper has returned to his home in Plymouth after being treated at the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. The funeral of Mrs.

Rebecca Price will be held tomorrow from her home at 922 Market street at 2 o'clock with services at the home and Interment at Marcy cemetery. ATr onrl Tlf rtn-sn Pnhopra nf Schuyler avenue have returned The Evening News will pub- rKtiEiLfarre8 5 help wanted ads. Call 8-7171 if you have 8 jot. tor a man, woman, ocy or girl. FEMALE HELP WANTED GIRL for general f-? ply 575 Meadowland K-ing.

GIRL for gen'l ousrklrruS1! home. 30 Warden Trucks ville, Pa GIRL for general housework; ref-- erences. 368 S. Franklin. WANTED School girl to assist with hou-ework.

Dayton Scale, 2SB S. Mam. EXP. counter girl. Call after 2 p.

nn Tn Restaurant. 167 lsz III. i-iy iV Main city. MALE HELP WANTED WANTED Tailor. Must an all around man.

Apply lJar x.w ing, 107 Park Ave. WANTED For Saturdays, 2 exp. salesmen on shoes and clothing. Do not applv if you have no exp. Ball Outlet, 151 S.

Main. WANTED Boys over Shoe Store, 62 S. 36 vrs. Thrift Main. BOY with bicycle.

Market St. Apply 15(4 East JOBS OPEN BIG PAY Could you hold such a Job if yo'J had the opportunity? We will show you how hundreds of men obtain and hold jobs as Auto and Aviation mechanics. Write for free book and low tuition offer. McSweeney School, Dept. 700, Cleveland, Ohio.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED MECHANICAL draftsman wants steady or part time employment. 5 years' experience. Dial 7-1001. HTRTr wishes tlfrht "hbusewof kr References furnished. Call Nanticoke 7S8-R.

GIRL wants light housework: In experienced and capable. Call Pittston 1510, ask for Rose. GIRL wants light housework. Age 16. Address 101 Lackawanna Ave.

Duryea. WANTED Boy. IS years of ane would like position driving truck. Dial 2-5204. RUGS MADE RUGS made from old carpets an.1 old clothes.

Al! sizes. Rag carpet woven at 4 8c vari. Namey's, 2C1 street. Dial 2-06SS NEED MONEY? LOANS $10 TO $3 WITHIN HOUU MO FH5 NO DEDUCTIONS TOU GtT Wll AMOUNT OF AISOIUTI PVTVACY PERSONAL FINANCE COMPANY of WILKES BARRE tit. Mats at.

Dial -SI1 JONES, ABBOTT MARTIN, Inc. Granite and Marble Memorials 56-58 N. PENNA. AVE. WILKES-BARRE.

PA, DIAL 2-3614 STORAGE Daily Weekly Monthly Convenient to Central City. Complete Service Never Closed Dial 3-0111 For Prices POSBE s. rIXER Distributor Pierce-Arrow Cars, Sales and Service Here A Rear 61 North Main Wiiket-Barre. Ps. DICTIONARY COUPON This nw high class up-to-date Dictionary la far in advance of any aimilar volume heretofore distributed by newspapers.

Unquestioned for Scholarship. Durably bound in dark green textile leather, gold stamping. Clip 1 Coupons on consecutive days nd preaent or nil) urn to this paper "'thfjSc MAIL ORDIRS If by mail, Include 6 cents postage np to 150 miles; 12 cents op to 300 miles, or tot greater distances "your postmaster lor rats on 3 lbs. Special To ret It botmd In embossed art cover, maroon end old gold, with full gold edges and thumb Indued, send SI. 00 eitre.

I AN AUtO To A Woman Of Refinement An old established company of highest reputation has opening in Wilkes-Barre for energrtic fit PSSt high school education, to make reil place, for herself doing pleasant professional work among women. Thorough training, complete co-op-eratlon and liberal commission arrangements assure right party of substantial, permanent, income. are right now enjoying one of the mrai nmfitjihlp vears in our his tory. Pleas give age. phore and education.

For early interview, write Box 16 THE EVENING NEWS BANKRUPTCY NOTICE BANKRUPTCY NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATED FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. In the Matter of No. 7387 GEORGE MRAS, In Rankrupt. Bankruptcy To the creditors of the above named of Plymouth, In the County of Luzerne and District aforesaid, Bankrupt: Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day ol October, A. 1931.

the above "named was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first meeting of creditors will be held at the office of the Referee. 805 Coal Kxchange Building, Wilkes-Barre. Pa on TUESDAY. DECEMBER 1ST, 1931, at 11:00 A. at which time creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a Trustee, examine the Bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting.

Creditors have six months from date of adjudication 6. 1931) within which to file their claims. All claims must be made out in proper form, duly signed and sworn to Dy claimant and filed with the Referee. An Invoice, bill or statement Is not sufficient to prove a claim. MARY L.

TRESCOTT, Referee In Bankruptcy. November 1 7 931 SEALED PROPOSALS SEALED PROPOSALS The Wilkes-Barre City School Pis trict solicits sealed proposals until 4:30 P. Monday, November 2, 1531, at the office of the secretary of the Board of Directors. SI Washington Street, re. for the necessary labor arid material to complete the work at the Elmer L.

Meyers High Schoo' sa dium. involving concrete, brick and iron work, sidewalks, etc. Al. pro. posals shall be addressed to Floyd Sleefrled.

secretary, and the en velopes plalnlv marked "BID ON MEYERS STADIUM" A certified check In the sum of 1200.0O made livable to the Wilkes-Barre City School District shall be enclosed with bid and also a letter from a respon siblo surety company guaranteeing bond for the successful bidder in the full amount of the contracted work. Plans and specifications may be secured at the office of Robert Ireland, architect. 81 N. Washington Wilkes-Barre. Penna.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD. FLOYD SIEGFRIED. Secretary. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned In the Estate of William J.

Powell, deceased. All persons Indebted to said twtate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demand! to present the same withou' delay to Ben. R. Jones, attorney. Hanover Bank and Trust Co.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that.Let-ters Testamentary have been granted in the estate of Charles Becker, deceased All persons Indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to HOSE BECKER. Executrix. ANDREW HOURIGAN. Attorney. MONE TO LOAN MONEY T( LOAN or.

first mortgage. GEORGE RUSSEL, 3 Bennett Building. FOR HIRE FOR' HIRE A truck for hire. J10 a day or 50 a week. Dial 2-28311.

FOR SALE FOR SALE Young horse for sale, cheap. Apply Lutz Garage, Mountain Top. FOR SALE Oakland Coach, 1927 model. In erood condition. Ren.

sonably priced. Apply Lutz Mountain Top. SHOULD YOU WANT A USED TIRE A USED CAR TO TRADE VOUR CAR TO SELL YOUR CAR PARTS FOR YOUR CAR OR TO SELL SCRAP IRON A METALS SEE MAX HURWITZ 518 S. MAIN ST. DIAL 3-3719 Alderman FRANK B.

BROWN NOTARY PUBLIC Affidavits Prepared AUTOMOBILE LICENSES 41 EA8T MARKET SI, home of his daughter. Mrs. George Price, 32 Houseman street, West Nanticoke, with a large number of friends and relatives In attendance. There, were, many beautiful floral contributions. Services were con ducted at the home and Interment waa In the Brlggsvllle Cemetery, FORTY FORT R008EVELT THEATRE TODAY and TOMORROW "VIRTUOUS HUSBANDS" Fund To Be Distributed Among Local Needy In order to allay asy feeling of th nubile that thev were support a nrole.ct that was to take nperlerl money out of the com munity for the benefit of those in less dire circumstances, It Is an-that the fund to be raised through the show to be given at the Shawnee Theatre on Sunday night for the unemployed will be distributed entirely in nymoum, larksville and Plymouth Township, The proceeds will be turned over tn mmmlttm of prominent local men and women who will direct its o-irTwiTiflltnre.

Dr. H. ia chairman of the committee, which will comprise the following: Edgar A. i.onroy, Henry Lees, treasurer; Mrs. Clara McAarnev.

Mrs. Amur n. James. A. J.

Llewellyn. R. G. Car penter. Dr.

C. C. Gro-blewskl. Hon William P. Roan, R.

R. Van Horn, Mrs. Frank Martz, Felix Bolowicz, Mrs. Frances Glou, M. W.

Gillespie, Hon. Joseph M. Schwartz, M. Mras. Stanlev Mrowczynski, Mrs.

Peter A. Maslowski, Miss Mary Shavlin. Dorothy Freeman, District Attorney Thomas M. Lewis and Edrar A. Conroy.

Charles Kuschke will act with the commit- tpn in nn advisory capacity. Tickets for the show which will be good for any of the benefit performances in Wyoming Valley spon sored by the Comerford-Publix houses and will be on sale here at the following places: Breslau and i.vnnwood SuodIv Kearney and Mangan Cigar Rose-Marie Chocolate Shop, P. A Brennan store. Roan Brothers. Charles E.

Wolfe, East Main street; John Dooley's drug store. Matthew Skladany, of East Plymouth, and Ben Cohen's store, Shawnee avenue and Daven port street. ENTERTAINED Miss Dotty Pritchard pleased with several sonc and dance num bers at th card and party last nicht in the Roseland ballroom, Nanticoke, by Nanticoke Legion Auxiliary. Miss Pritchard was fea tured with' "The Nighthawks," one of the valley's popular orchestras. CWVE BROOK AT SHAWNEE Cllve Brook, imported froih Eng land to become one of Hollywood's greatest screen stars, Is featured in "Twenty-four Hours" which will be shown at the Shawnee Theatre tonight only.

Miriam Hopkins who was seen with Maurice Chevalier In "The Smiline Lieutenant." has the leading feminine role. Comedy and News events complete a good program. DAUGHTER ARRIVES Mr. and Mrs. Miner Shaw, 343 Shonk street are rejoicing in the birth of a daughter on November 13.

The new arrival is the thirteen th grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaw, parents of the father, The mother was formerly Miss Margaret Williams of Green street. Ed wardsville. HOSPITAL PATIENT Miss Margaret Davis, daughter of Mrs.

Ida Davis, 11 East Shawnee avenue Is in Wyoming Valley Homeopathic Hospital where she underwent an operation for append icitis. She is recovering. INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Industrial Society of First Welsh Congregational Church will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. -W. G'yn Williams, Gaylord avenue.

Hostesses are: Mrs. W. Glyn Williams, Mrs. Thomas Evans. Mrs.

Elizabeth Williams and Miss My-fanwy Williams. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late George Lonsdale wish to thank all those who assisted them during their recent bereavement: also those who sent flowers BACHELOR CLUB ENTERTAINS Expectations of the members of the Bachelor. Club for the success of their affair prior to the dance were exceeded far beyond their hopes when more than a thousand young men and women of Plymouth and surrounding towns gathered at their first event of the Winter season held last night in Alliance hall, West Main street. The dance- airs dispensed bv the Po-Amo dance hand met with the favor of the hundreds who throngs! the dance floor all evenintr and re ceived the applause of thos- who watched the proceedings froin comfortable seats about the sides of the ballroom and in the large balcony. President John Haver.

of th Bachelor Club, was gratified with the response of the public to th? first affair sponsored bv the clui and the members are planning to heed the requests of their frientl3 for many more social events of a similar nature THOMAS FINNEGAN BURIED The funeral of Thomas Finneiran was held this morning from tha home at Johnson's Green, Plymouth Township, thence to St. Vincent's Church where a requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev. P. coingan. Scores of friends and relatives gathered at the home and at the church services in final trlb uie xo me deceased while many norai onerings turther evidencsd the high esteem with which he was held.

Flower carriers were Thomas and Joseph Finnegan, Richard an 4 George Hart and Francis Young, all nephews of the deceased. Pall bearers were Martin Curley. William Driscoll. Thomas Ouinn. M.

w. Gillespie, James Foley and Johi Rielly. Interment was In St. Vin cent's Cemetery. First National Bank Of PLYMOUTH ORGANIZED 1864 CAPITAL.

SURPLUS and PROFITS $1,500,000 RESOURCE8 OVER 47.800.000 SHAWNEE TODAY "24 HOURS" With CLIVE BROOK and MIRIAM HOPKINS Comedy. News. Buy Tickets now for Unemployment Show. Stark Post, American Legion have arrangements under way for a novelty dance to be held In the Legion home. Linden street.

West Pittston, on Wednesday evening next-the receipts of which will go Into the fund to liquidate the debt now on the Leginu home. W. E. Connolly has been appointed as general chairman of the committee in charge of the novelty dance and arrangements for the event will be furthered at a special meeting of the commute to be held this evening at o'clock at the Legion home. Mr.

Connolly was chairman of the successful recejit Hallowe'en parade held by, the Legion Post, and Judging from the Interest already displayed by the committee, there Is every reason to believe that a capacity crowd will be on hand. Committees appointed to aid Chairman Connolly are: Ticket Charles Cook, chairman; F. E.Houser, vice chairman; R. N. Myers, Ray Adams, Frank Turon, Emanuel Strubeck, Frank Nardone, A.

A. Hennigan, J. J. Reap, Ignatius Langan, Charles Sewatsky, Max Biederman, Paul McDonald, William Carey, W. F.

O'Haire, James Bonner, Henry Kerwln, T. Doyle, Hugh McLaughlin, Roy Speece, Kenneth Bevan, Guy Hughes, Thomas McNeil, John Howjey. W. T. Jones, A.

C. Boone, Clarence Seeley, Roy Meade, Charles Graziano, Dan Ward, Jesse Ramage, Patrick Hopkins, Thomas Hoode, Albert Leonard, William Davis, Lester Gicklng, Charles Sig-hn, Joseph Hensey, Paul Latzko, Herman Bainbridge. William Langan, William Macsk, Harry Cash mere, Pat Evans," FauT Ripple. Music S. B.

Martin, Karl Buss, Dr. al. Buerlv. jc-n Tnrm t-uDiiciiy A. O'Hara, John F.

Higgins. Joseph Linskey, John Dance S. M. Leonard, Alec Mc auKiuui, W. "OHser.

unaries Leehan, A xiara, Charles Evans, Thomas, George Dorbad. John Sale Of Relief Tickets For Sunday's Shows The advance gale of tickets for the benefit shows to be held Sunday at the American and Roman "us city ior the relief unemployed ol this city Is meet ing with success. The sale of the tickets and the distribution of the uenvea irom the shows will iiidue oy mayor Ambrose Lan sau woo nas selected a corps of able assistants in the directors of mo iocai Danks. Four thousand tickets have been placed on sale at miy cents each. There being for the Roman Theatre and uuw iur me American Theatre.

opeuiai price or nrteen cents will prevail In the afternoon for chil dren at ootn theatres. In the eve uing a special program of entertainment will be given at the American Theatre In addition to the fea ture picture attraction and a num ber of local entertainers have vol unteered their services. Through an arrangement made by Mayor -Ambrose Lan Ban wilh George Walsh, divisional director of the Publix Theatres, all of the moneys raised will go into the fund, there being no charge for the theatres and the service staff at each meatre nave contributed their ser vices. Wilkes-Barre Man Is Held In Check Fraud A man, described aa John Wll Hams, of Mulberry street, Wilkes uarre, arrested late yesterday afternoon when he attempted to pass a worthless check on the laylor National Bank In the Novel Store at South Main and Spring streets, Pittston, was turned over to the Taylor police last night DOONER-M'CARTHY St John's Church was the scene of a quiet nuptial event Monday nignt when Miss Kathleen Dooner. Drake street, Hughestown and John L.

McCarthy, Moosic, were united in marriage, by the Rev. J. Melley. Miss Catherine Hoban, Hughestown and Joseph Shannon, Moosic, were the attendants. They win reside in Hughestown.

ASHLEY A. C. TEAM ENTERTAINED All members of the Ashley A. were enetrtained last evening at xne nonie oi Ullroy in Luzerne, Dinner was served to Steve, John and Joseph Carlo, Leo Gilroy, Anthony Brezoski, John Pomicter, Felix Aleski, Leo Pomicter, Anthony Axon, Frank and Stanley Rycoskt, Stanley Zelski, Frank Pomicter, John Zenba, Stanley Snyder, Harry Dougherty, Anthony Poderis, Frank Zigarich. CARD CLUB ENTERTAINED Miss Mary Gaughan entertained members of her card club last evening.

Prizes were awarded to Helen Connors and Betty Nagle. Refreshments were served to. Josephine Talenda, Eleanor Smith, Noll Sincavage, Catherine Smith, Bet.ty Naugle, Rose Talenda, Helen Connors and Mary Gaughan. Mrs. Frank Dally who has been seriously ill was removed to General Hospital yesterday.

Mrs. R. Small is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Owen Hughes of Maple-wood, N. J.

St Ann's Guild of Holy Rosary Slovak parish will hold a business meeting, Thursday night at 7:30. and Miss Ruth Kelly, of Courtda.e, took place In Philadelphia yesterday. Miss Kelly is in charge of the cloak room of the Legion Hall. Mrs. Patrick Campbell of Page street, has returned after visiting her daughter, Mary Roach, student nurse at Hoboken.

The fourth word quoit club went to Dorranceton and defeated Columbia Hose Company team in Indoor quoits by the score of 8 to B. Mrs. John Chesnbvltch' of "158 Grove street left today for Will's Eye Hospital to continue treatm-inf for her eyes. Mrs. Jack Lloyd has been qui'e HI for the past few days Mrs.

Thomas Blandford, of Jackson avenue, visited relatives Ir. Archbald recently. James Parker of Pugh htrett, vis ited his brother' at Lewistown for a few days. I EDWARDSVILLE Lloyd Gives Turkey Dinner To Grid Team As the guests of Jack Lloyd in hit restaurant last eveainf the members of the victorious Sportland A. C.

football team sat down to a turkey dinner. James Dukas was the toast-master. It Is considered one of the best teams that ever represented Edwardsville playing Sunday football. Their president is Jerry Peter Brus-sock. In observance of the event last evening a large portrait of Mr.

Brussock was displayed. Favors were distributed and all of the guests woia hats. Mr. Lloyd gave the dinner to show his appreciation of the work of the boys. Captain Katz told of the pleasure It was to play with west Side boys and asked them to beat his home town team, the Heights in the coming game this Sunday Mr.

Lloyd said he would give the boys two turkey dinners next year if they won the pennant. Talks on football the used to -be played were given by T. F. McCarthy and Austin Davies. The following were present: Al Kucinskas, Frank Blncas, Al Simmons Baloga, Joseph Morris.

John Bartosh, Ellsworth 'Red' Jones, Victor Barry, Jo Turk Massock, Fred Leskowitz. Mich ael Kuppolo, Johnny Miller, Stanley Krall, Babe Smet, S. Orasum, Toi.y Camul, F. Myers, John Lattone, John Suda, Joseph Paullsh, James Dukas, Peter Brussock, William Gusalewskt, Bernard Brunza, Matt Brussock, Jos eph Bednareck. Sidney Katz, Frank Lukas, T.

F. McCarthy, A. T. Da" Josenli.PaJlIck..ls treasurer. Leo McGroarty, William Gusa lewskl, coach and Bernard Bunaj, assistant.

Dr. E. W. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Heness returned last night from Georgia where they attended the funeral of the former's brother. A third brother was seriously Injured enroute to the funeral. He was traveling In a motor car with three friends, two of whom were killed and the other badly hurt, when a tire blew out. ORGANIZE CLUB The D. D.

Club was organized recently at a meeting held at the home of Miss Helen Pechkls. Officers were chosen as follows: President, Helen Pechkis; vice president, Margaret Karlonls; treasurer, Helen Wisnew-skl; secretary, Peggy Marshall. The girls decided to meet again next Thursday night Lunoh was served to Mildred Lattone, Blanche Samko, Lucille Gosgefski, Sophie Stanaklnus, Lillian Byne and Norma Blake and the officers. CLUB MEETS Miss Betty Kisner entertained the members of her card club at her home, 134 Bunny lane last evening. Cards were played.

A truck ride Is to be held by the club Wednesday Nov. 25. Lunch was served to Dorothy Keating, Charlotte Healey, Peggy Blakes-lee, Dorothy Burk, Marjorie Lasoski and Betty KIsner. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Dorothy Burk. Mr.

and Mrs. Wllbert Taylor aid Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Taylor have returned from Bethlehem where they visited friends. The banner class of the Imman-uel Baptist Church held a party at the home of Mr.

and Mis. Wllbert Taylor of Rice avenue. Lunch was served to Wilbur and Alfred Taylor, Fred James, Dune Hilton, Robert Parsons, David Thompson, Seth Thomas, Goerfrey Hancock, Russel Hazle, James Reseigh, Edward Thomas, David Hughes, Everett Wil'iams, Ivor Williams. SHOWER Mr Mrs. McPartin, 187 Hil-sive ave.

recently entertained friends at a shower in honor of Miss Sarah Harris and Hopkin Davies, both Hazleton. Table decorations were pink and white. The bride-to-be received many useful gifts. Those present were Mrs. Alice Davies, Mr.

and Mrs. W. B. Davies, Edith Davies, Jackie Davies, Mrs. h.

J. Davies, D. J. Davies, Mr. and Mrs.

H. H. Davis, Mr. and Mrs C. Jones, Vernon Jones, Verr.a Jones of Hazleton; Misses Betty Grosser, Lowien Prosser.

Ann Hat ris, Evelyn Harris, Sarah Harris of Haz'eton; Mary Moore, Sugar fvotch; Catherine Leonard, Neilie Struckus, Ellen Merdick, Elizabeth Mauger, Leona Stitiioscavage, Eliza McCartin, Elizabeth McCartln. Margaiet Thomas, of Edwardsville Celia McCartin, of Hazleton; Walp, of Kingston; Mr. and Mis. Harris, Hazleton; Stanley Vozzez of Ohio; Joseph Beckett, Samuel Mor gan, Hazleton; Miss Martha Much-ukot, Ruth Sipzcle, Plymouth; Joseph Edervane, Kingston; Bill Phillips, Kingston; William of Luzerne; James Walsn, Ernest Pollis, Edwardsville; Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. It, Richards and family, Mr. and Mrs Edmunds, Mr. and Mrs.

Cooper, of Wilkes-Barre; Mr. and Mrs. Archard and family, Edwardsville and Mr. and Mrs. McPartin.

BRIEF MENTION John Kosloskl is recovering from a fractured leg received in the Ed- wardsville-Swoyerville game. Prof. Lewis of the high school, re ceived the honor of awarding Tyssel I nomas a fountain pen for second prize donated by MacLean sporting goods store for a drawing of Colonel Lindbergh. Dr. A.

A. Fabian with offices in the Davis building, has resumed his duties after being laid up by Illness several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. ElWyn Williams and daughter of Wharton, N.

were guests yesterday of Mr, and Mrs. William Williams of Summit street. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sabol of Larksvllle, were guests at a special anniversary program given at their home by friends and relatives on the occasion of their fortieth wedding anniversary Miss Marie Mahon of Washington avenue is improving from an Illness.

Many people are going to patronize the moving picture show and sacred concert Sunday night at the Grand Theatre for the benefit of the unemployed of town. James Dukas is charge. VICTOR I LAND BURIED Funeral services for Victor IlanJ who was killed in an automobile accident on Narrows Road early Monday morning, were held this afternoon at the chapel of Undertaker S. J. Grontkowskl, 530 Weit Main street.

Thej; services were attended by many friends of the deceased and fellow employes at Avondale colliery of Glen" Alden Coal Company. Interment was in Edge Hill Cemetery. FUNERAL TOMORROW The funeral of Thomas Evans, former resident will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 from the home of his son, Edward Jones, 3 Regina street Lee Park. BENEFIT COMMITTEE ACTIVE Members of the general committee sponsoring the Lark Minstrel proceeds of which will go toward a fund for the widow and children of the late John Doran, are canvassing Larksville and Ply- moutn to dispose of tickets for tne show. Tickets have been placed oi sale at manyof -the stores the patronage of the public Is encouraged for this most worthy cause.

The cast will meet again for rehearsal on Friday night at 7: an. Members of the general committee win also meet on Friday night al 7:30 in Larksville High school auditorium. ACCIDENT VICTIM BURIED The funeral of Leonard, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smul ski, was held this morning from the home at 20 Simon Block ave nue, Buttonwood.

The remains were taken to St Casimer's Church where a high mass of requiem was ceieDratea by Rev. A. J. Sinkewic. The services were largely attended and there were many floral tributes.

THANKSGIVING PARTY A Thanksgiving party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gimble, Breslau in honor of Miss Valeria Dowgiallo. An enjoyabla evening was spent Those present were: Camilla Harikal, Helen Hoffman, Eleanor Kowalick, Regina Roviles. Crynik, Steflie Bicoski, Mary Sop, Olga Matroshick, and Viola Co-dora.

Messrs: Michael Dudlsh. Clarence Jones, Harry Rood. Junior Harikal and Mr. and Mrs. K.

Dowgiallo, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Harikal, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gimble.

TO SPEAK ON GHANDI At the meeting of the Women's Missionary Society Friday night in First Welsh Congregational Church, Rev. Enoch Hughes of Edwardsville, will speak on Mahat-ma Ghandi HOST TO SOCIETY Members of Standard Bearers Missionary Society met at the home of Miss Marian Parker Downing street, recently. Present were Mary Klock, Thel-ma Ogln, Millie Cease, Blanche Marshall, Wllhelmlna Lockerby, Hannah Clark, Dorothy Lockerby Marian Parker, Betty Phillips. Mary Stull. Mrs.

William Arthur Josephine Connolly, Rita Hoffman and Betty Owens. TO CONVENE HERE Christian Endeavor societies o' the Northern Presbytery will meol on Saturday and Sunday in Gav- lord avenue Presbyterian Churcn. BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Marv Rittenhouse was hon ored recently by members of Ladies' Bible class of First Christian Church who gathered at her home on the occasion of her seventy-third birthday anniversary. Those present were: Mrs.

Sarah Williams, Mrs. Huff, Mrs. George Thomas, Mrs. Hender-shot. Mrs.

Joseph Rubury, Mrs. Daniel Mills. Mrs. Joseph Sipple. Mrs.

Ella Randall, Mrs. Agnes Mvers. Mrs. Yaple, Mrs. Ritten house.

Miss Gertrude Rittenhouse. Mrs. Stratton. Mrs. Nesbitt, Mfa Dobson, Mrs.

Halloway, Mrs. jonn CooDer. Mrs. Mooney. Mrs.

Clinon Mrs. Frank Morgans, Mrs. Thomas Thomas. Mrs. Frank Cookter, Mrs.

William Cookter. Mrs. Shonk. all of PIvmouth: Mrs. Ben Roper, Mrs.

Pearl Allabaugh. Mrs. Da via Davies. Edwardsville; Mrs. George Weaver, Nanticoke; Mrs.

Gregory, Mrs. Frane, Mrs. Shewman, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Graham.

Mrs. Deeta, Mrs. Van Buskirk. Mrs. Krouse.

Mrs. Arthur Reeves, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Harriet Watkins. West- moor.

HONORED ON BIRTHDAY Miss Helen Bacak was honored recently at a birthday surprise party given bv Mrs. John Roman-lck and Mrs. Samuel Bacak at the Romanlck home on Franklin street. Games and other amusements were enjoyed and luncheon was served to Helen Bacak, Kathryn Dubinskl. Mary Mergo.

Grace Picton, Mary Dubinskl. Mary Kasenchak, Rose Gluginski, Mary Dudish, Eva Shenta. Anna Patrak. Julia Bacak and Helen Patrak; Messrs. John Bosak.

John Csop, Michael Mc- LKale, Eli Valenchi, John terra, George Cochls. ueorge cigus, waiter Hamuka, John Gbur. Leroy Tucker, James McDonald, John Romanlck. Mrs. John Romanick and Mrs Samuel Bacak.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The funeral of Harry A. Don aldson will be held tomorrow afternoon from the home. 121 Academy street. Services will be at the residence in charge of James G. Evans of Pilgrim Congregational Church.

Interment will be In Fern Knoll Cemetery. The funeral of. Carl Martin, 86. former Plymouth resident, who died at Dunmore yesterday, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:80 from the home of his son. Charlea Martin.

827 Third street, Dunmore. Interment will be In Hawley Cemetery. The funeral of Private Joseph B. Slablnskl will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 from the home of his son, Charles Martin. 827 Third street, Dunmore.

Interment will be in Hawlev Cemetery. The funeral of Private Joseph B. Slablnskl will be held tomorrow morning from the horn 214 Bo- from Philadelphia where they were The marriage of WiKlam Ed-(uesti of Mr. and Mrs, Leroy wards, stepson of Thomas Griffith,.

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