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THE" EVENING NEWS, WILKES-BARRE, npaTHUlRSDAY, NOVEMBER 10," 1932 EIGHTEEN Officers or Federation In East Side Division PLYMOUTH CHARLES O'CONNELL, Represgatative 110 West Main StreeJS II wot i ffi Office Dial 9632 Home Dial 9-1244 4 i 5 rt -i 1 Ji i QTY FIREMEN TOSMTOYS FORCIEDIIEN frcgreo Of lxtertacsent WEI Grea Orer Shfca WBAX Shetland Pony Is HI 1 i Si Thousands Attend Football Night Program Thousands of persons Jammed the Shawnee theatre last- night at -an early hour to be on hand for the annual football night program when the-followers jof Plymouth and Larksville High School looTball teams whooped it up for their respective favorites. Such was the enthusiasm that Attorney Roy V. Pope, master of oeremonles, was seldom able to quiet the audience long enough to be heard Introduce the stars of each team. Whtg the staee curtain was low- LIST OF PAWCEPAKTS A I tv ti.i' X'i. a MOSES GRIFFITH Colonel Brooklyn Couple Give Federation $3,500 For Drive Mr.

and Mrs, D. C. Roberta of Broklyn, N. who were residents of Wilkes-Bar re twelve years ago, have once more evinced their interest in this community through a most generous gift to the Community Welfare Federation. A check for $3,800 was received at headquarters this afternoon from the Roberts, causing profound gratitude on the part of the campaign organization.

The pledge, as It la the case with every pledge received thus far, represents a generous again indicating that a prevailing anxiety to share this year with those who are up against it. In February, 19S1, Mr. and Mrs. Roberta contributed $3,000 to the federation campaign; during the last drive, they gave $2,500 to the federation and $1,000 to the emergency relief campaign: so that this year's pledge represents an Increase of at least $500. I Glen Alden Make General Pledge WEST SIDE DEPT.

Office 853 Market Kingston. Dial 7-7011 JAMES V. O'DONNELL Lieutenant Colonel Another pledge which has Just been announced from campaign headquarters, is that of the Glen Alden Coal Company, who this year have increased their support of the 31 associated agencies from $10,040 to $12,000. This is tbe first firm pledge for the current npalsja and was most enthusiastically re- "The Glen AWen Coal Company Increased pledge is indeed gratifying to those ot us who are in Intimate contact with campaign progress," said Neil Chrisman, general chairman, "and It clearly indicates that, In spite of present unfavorable industrial conditions, this company, at least, has supreme faith In the ultimate recovery of general business conditions In this section. We, at headquarters, cer tainly feel that this contribution will point the way to our solicita tion success Insofar as other firms are concerned." evening, Saturday night, January 7, at the Kingston Midget Clue dance, at Burba's hall In Edwards ville.

There will also be a waltz contest, the winner receiving a free round trip to New York City. Vincent Pershalski is chairman of the committee. Play saffl if your eyes trouble you, consult Dr. E. W.

Johnson, the west side optical specialist, 21 Zerbey Edwardsville. SOCIAL SESSION Friendship class of the Wsstmoor Church of Christ held its regular business and social session on Friday night in the church parlors. Mrs. Clinton Marshall was hostess. Mrs.

Irvan Van Busklrk had charge of the games. The class had planned a Christmas party for their next meeting. Present: Mrs. James Jones, Mrs. Richard Mericle, Miss Laura Davis, Mrs.

Henry Kester, Mrs. Morgan Williams, Mrs. James Burns, Mrs. Osborne Morgan, Mrs. Fred Millington, Mrs.

Helen Gilbert, Miss Beatrice Gregory, Mrs. Fred Weaver, Mrs. Carrie Deets, Mrs. John Loaham, Mrs. Agnes Daily.

Mrs. John Pittman, Mrs. Ir-vin Van Busklrk, Mrs. Fred Nogle, Mrs. Frank Van Busklrk, Mrs.

Charles Banker, Miss. Hazel Frane. Mrs. Clinton Marshall. WELFARE MEETING A mass meeting of the West Side men's and women's divisions in the Community Welfare Federation campaign organisation was held last night at 7:30 at American Legion hall, Mrs.

Edwin Shortz, and Alfred Darte, colonels of the West Side divisions, presided. Final arrangements were made and Instructions given to all workers in preparation for the ooenlnar tha actual solicitation effort which begins next Monday. airs. A. Harden Coon and Albert Schulz.

majors in chanr at the Kingston solicitation announce tha.t thetnmtt are In readiness for the opening gun of the campaign. Both majors call attention to the fact that the affiliated agencies of me reaeration have ben very active during the past year In Kingston, having rendered, according to a report of the year's activities, a total of 11.975 service within tha borough limit. BISHOP TO PREACH Bishop James C. Baker of the San Francisco area of the Methodist Church will deliver the sermon at Dorranceton M. E.

Church Sunday morning at 10:30 service. He will also address the men's class at the Sunday school session. BRIEF NOTES Miss Reglna Mullarkey of Court-wright street, entertained at a Card Party Prize Franklin street, chairman of the second an nual cord party to be given by St Mary's parish. Willow street, on November 20 In the church audi' torium, announces that a Shet land pony, harness and pony cart will be awarded as the princi pal prize of the evening. The card party is being held to increase the fund for Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto and will be at in the evening.

Five door prizes will be awarded as follows First, large rramea portrait, The Last Supper; second, hand tnande centrepiece; third, pair of dawn bed pillows; fourth, gentleman's smoking set; fifth, closet light. Refreshments will he served and prizes awarded at each table. Mrs. Porach Is being assisted by Mrs. Mary Paulls, Mrs.

A. Bayda, Mrs. M. Buchek, Miss L. Silkoski and J.

Ruscosky. Relief Parade Program Details Completed Plana were completed at a meeting of Plymouth, Larksville. Plymouth Township Relief committee last night for the big parade to be held tomorrow night at 7:30 on Main street, Plymouth, to draw public attention to the benefit sponsored by the committee on Sunday night in Shawnee theatre, proceeds of which will be used tor relief of the unemployed. Plymouth division will form on the lower side of Academy street from Main to Shawnee avenue Larksville division will form on tbe upper side of Academy street and extend up Shawnee avenue. Plymouth division win leaae me parade, starting at 7:30 ana go lnr un Main to Carey avenue bridere.

return to borough limit, re turn to Academy and disband. Leading the Plymouth marcners will be Dyke Brown, marsniu. Harrv Bittenbender. assistant mar shal, Plymouth police headed by Chief Lawrence Kendig. Tnen win come the hieh school band, town officials, police committee.

Shawnee poet, American Legion drum corps, speakers and parade committee! officials of District 1, United Mine Workers; Plymouth mfnth IACaIhl Leading Larksville division wiu be Larksville high school band, followed hv the minatrel cast on a float; David Davis ana jonn ou assistant marshals; Laricsvn.e oi- Larksville Community as mfni nt Inn Plymouth Township drum corps; Larksville mine locals nn of all unemployed men' of Loree division; noy acoui Hawaiian Blue Bells; noais, uy man: Plvmouth Hose Company drill team and trucks. Larksville nre apparatus, cycle policemen. RAIEFSKI DIES u.i.f.kL TO. a resident ot tor forts-five years, died at the home oi nis Michael Koamitskt, 464 West Main street, last night, of complications. tM He was a native or uinuanm- hia ton residence here, Mr.

Rajefiki mad many inemn him in the highest esteem, no a member of St Casimer's Church. survivins are his cnimren: airs. Michael Koamltski, wife of the pa-trolman on the local police force; vi r. joeenh Butenas. Fiymoutn; urs John Klrhoffer and John Ralefski.

of Port Chester, N. Mrs. David Davis, Port Jervis, Michael of New York City; thirteen grandcnuaren en trre.t grandchild, a sister, Mrs Michael ZukoskL Pittston, and three brothers, Peter. Plymouth, Anthony and Joseph of Chicago. BARBERS TO CLOSE Barber shops affiliated with the local union will remain open tonight until nine to accommodate the trade, but will be closed all day tomorrow.

Armistice Day. Both local banks will also be closed tomorrow. DANCE By BLUE JACKET CLUB TONIGHT, Alliance Hall Mel Kinp; and His Pied Pipers Adm. 25c and 35c STORES REMAIN OPEN Practically all merchants will keep their stores open tomorrow all day in accordance with a resolution adopted at a mating of Plymouth Businessmen's Association recently. TROOP 287 NEWS Because of bad weather conditions, the hare and hound chase scheduled for tonight has been postponed.

The regular meeting will be held instead at 7:30 in American Legion Ball. COMMEND LOCAL TEACHERS Plymouth teachers are highly commended for their professional spirit by the National Education Association of the United States In a let ter received by sehool officials here. The teacher have been awarded a certificate for 100 per cent enrollment in the association for the last six years. A. CLUB C.

A. Club held at the home of Miss Helen Leonard, State street. Larksville. with all members present Cards were played and winners of prizes were Josephine Leonard and Mis Jule Pets-eavage. The next meeting will be at the home of Miss Jule Petscavage, East State street.

Larksville. MIS DANCE PRIZES Mise Mary Btucho. 40 Fairvlew street, and John Andrako. 163 'ottlngham street were winners ot the Polka contest at the weekly dance of Musketeers Club held n.ght in the State Armory. The door prise, a Urge box of candv.

w. won by Mies Mary Hulpush. It ranklln street The dance attracted a larce crowd despite the stormy weather. The elub will hi id another Jance on next Wed-nesday night GAME TICKETS ON SALE outh-Larksyiile lame tomorrow anernpon at 2 3 6 at Larksville ath-ireM wer rlced on sale th ber An allotment of SbO has been placed at Roan's drug etore, and a similar amount a' Heorge's Cut Rate drug store, bo'b on East Main street. AU tickets are general admiwfon end do oof entlt.e the purchaser to Larksville offices state that e.QQO seats are available of at PATRICK O'CONNOR Adjutant JOHN A.

RILEY Major Sugar Notch Hedge street, has recovered from an operation for appendicitis at the General Hospital. John T. Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. John T.

Lewis of Wright street, has arrived in Germany to study at Berlin. EDWARDSVILLE Edwardsvifle Given Help By Federation A mass meeting of the West Side Men's and Women's divisions in the Community Welfare Federation campaign organization was held last evening at 7:30 o'clock at the American Legion hall in Kingston. Mrs. Edwin Shortz, and Alfred Darte, colonels of the West Side Divieions, presided. Final arrangements were made and instructions given to all workers in preparation for the opening of the actual solicitation effort which begins next Monday.

Harry Jones, Major in charge Of the Edwardsville solicitation announced that his unit is in read! ness for the opening gun of the campaign. Major Jones calls attention to the fact that the affiliated agencies of the Federation have been very active during the past year In Edwardsville. having rendered, ac cording to a report of the year's activity, a total of 3,739 major services within the borough limits. These services include 1266 free days of hospital care to people living in Edwardsville; 1800 free visits on the part of the Visiting Nurses Association; 26 cases handled by the Salvation Army; 82 by the Catholic Charities; 3 by the Association for the Blind; 35 by the Crlnoled Children's Association; by the Ciittenton Shelter; 7 by the Mental Health Clinic: 1U4 oy tne Red Cross; 8 by tbe Tuberculosis society and 125 by tbe united Charities. plov na.fe if vour eves trouble you, consult Dr.

B. W. Johnson, the Went. Side Ontlcal Snecialist 23 Zerbey Edwardsville. ADOPT "DRUGI" LEVER SLOGAN Those who thought the voting machine would be a handicap to many of the so called foreign speaking voters were foiled in their belief lor-hundreds -of -that ele ment voted Tuesday and were wise as to what lever to use.

The cue went around to use the "Drugl lever which means the second lever or that of the Democratic party. That was all the information that was given and hundreds of vot ers pulled the "drugl" lever. Observe Armistice Day. Attend the Eisteddfod. Y.

M. C. A. Auditorium, Wilkes-Barre. Sessions 1i30 and 7t00 P.

M. TOMORROW'S GAME Edwardsville will bring a large following of fans to Plains to morrow where the two high schools will play their annual game. Since no more games are scheduled for the local grounds the athletic coun cil have already taken down the bleachers ana piacea mem in saie keeping for the Winter. A few were loaned to Larksville lor tne big game tomorrow. FUNERAL TOMORROW The funeral of Charles Wisneskl son of Mr.

and Mra Charles Wis-newskt of Main street will take place tomorrow morning at with a requiem high mass at St. Mary's Lithuanian Church and burial at Pringle. The father of the boy Is the well known merchant tailor. Charles was their only son. ARMISTICE DAY SERVICE An Armistice Day worship Ser vice will be held at 10 Friday morning in Edwards' Memorial Congre gational Church.

The program: Scripture reading George Lewis and Dave Walters; prayer, Shad- racn Voaa and JSdmund t. Thomas, address, George P. Williams; remarks, Rev. Enoch Hughes. A free will offering will be received in support of the Conncil for the Pre vention of War.

BRIEF N0TE8 The B. Y. P. U. Unlen of the Wyoming Baptist Church will hold a supper meeting tomorrow night at the Nanticoke English Baptist Church at T.

Many front here will attend. Miss Lillian daughter of Mr. and, Mrs. John T- Lewis, of City firemen under direction, of Chief Thomas S. FSaaaery win sponsor a program of entertalnjeten at tonight from Station WBAX in appreciation of contributions of old and broken toys made te the department by city residents.

The ftremaa repair the damaged plaything and present them to an-der-priTUeged chUdcea of tha city every Christmas. Tonight a program will seas let of selection by the firemen's sjaartet composed of Cecil SttvraakL. George Abraham, Thomas Dennis and Frank Senator; Blair TtoxeBV saxophone; Paul Porter, tenor; Gavin Bart, bari-tone. and Bichard Bevan, pfcanA. Mm, Cecil Sllvinskt will piay ta ftano accompaniment to the Mr.

Bevan. will accompany the other- ea-tertalners. WIVES REGAIN RIGHTS LOST BY MARRIAGE Jdge Jcb S. Fee Presides Natadizatica Cocrt 100 ALIENS laAMINEft Judge Joan S. Fine presided la a-session of Naturalisation court today and nearly a hundred aliens were examined, on their qualifications) tor American citizenship.

Most of them were admitted, including several women who lost thefr citizenshtp through marriage with aliens. Several applications for citizenship were continued until nroof is presented to show that these aliens are sending money to their families in Europe, otners were continued until the next term for lack of knowledge. A. E. Stephens represented tha Federal government at the examination and Edward Fisher the protnonotary.

LARKSVILLE Federation Gives Aid To larksville Mrs. Edwin Shortz, Jr and Alfred Darte, colonel of the West Side Men's and Women's divisions in the Community Welfare Federation current drive, presided at a mass meeting of the member of these divisions tost evening at the American Legion haH in Kingston. Yttnal rlHlRffftmfintjl WOTS WM and Instructions given to all work ers ta preparation ror tne opemu gun of the campaign. T. F.

Feeney. TjiriraviriA solicitation. reports that his unit Is in readl- neas for tae opening tat kin effort which begins next Monday. Major Feeney calls attention to the fact that the affiliated agencies of tho Federation have been very active during the past year in Larksville, having renaerea. ac cording to a report ot a services within the borough limits.

These services tneruoe days of hospital care to people llv- in. Tju-kmtller lTnl visits Ott the part ef the Visiting Nurses Association; eases handled, by the United Charities; 19 by tha Asso- i.t. in, hM Rlind: 40 bx the Crippled CbUde-Assoetatter-6 by the CnttnwB mbw: Mental Health Clinic; Tt by th 1nHranlnalS tiro; ui Society and by tha United ChariUea Major Feeney, who will head tne solicitation of Larksville pledgee, feels that these figures Justify Increased giving on the part of an tinnao who are Interested tae welfare ef this community. lowing: Mrs. Ralph Walters.

Mra. Mtvtn rsuiaf Un. Thomas Jack son. Mra Harry W. Johnson.

Jennie Bar kite. Gertrude Schwab, and Harriet Dlefenderfer. ARMISTICE DAT PROGRAM BmIwiIi the isbien riass nf tha Ashlev Ulah school will present sn entertainment under the direction of Miss Jennie Bark-lie teacher in observance of Armistice Day on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Arthur Daw music supervisor, will have charge Of musical programs, NOTES OF INTEREST Miss Audrey Jackson Is able to be about following her recent illness. Zigmund Mika la recovering Mercy Hospital following an appendicitis operation.

Mm. Harry Bryant to in. Missee Gertrude Schwab and Clara McLean spent Tueaday in Lancaster. Mrs. Melrla' Custer accompanied them home.

Observe Armistice Day. Attend the Eisteddfod, Y. M. C. A.

Auditorium, Wilkea-Barre. 8eeeiene 1t30 and 7i00 P. M. Fred Maler and daughter Doris have returned te New York after visiting Mr, and Mrs. E.

L. Rlleyc Members at the Gertrude Polk. Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church are havinr a sale of home made plum pudding for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Harry W.

Johnson. member of the auxiliary It taking ered and revealed a pennant with the colors of Larksville Hish School and tbe school initials 1 is. oea-1am h.mlt loose from the Larks ndhrents. Soon after the Ply mouth colors were placed In front of the audience and the noise doubled In volume. The cheering unuli of the two schools appeared and led the student bodies in the school songs and cheers.

Selections fallowed hv both school bands. Attorney Pope then called the members of the souads to the stage, Larksville first, as they wera the Yiaitlng guests, and deafening cheers greeted the announcement of each player a name. rankle Wallace. Larksville cap tain, and Charley Zalonis, Ply mouth's captain, came to the center of the stage wnen ail naa oeea introduced and shook hands while the theatre shook with applause. Students of both schools showed plendld school spirit and fairness as the athletes or eacn scnooi were being called to the stage.

As the program ended bom Dan as joinea in playing Hail! Hall! the Gang's All Here. NOTICE To Taxpayer Five per cent, added to all school taxes unpaid Nov. 16, 1932. GEORGE CURRAN, Tax Collector. WILL ATTEND BALL Many local Polish residents will attend the first annual charity ball to be given bv St Joseph's Church at Port Griffith.

In Pittston armory next Tuesday night Re. I. ZiemiansH, pastor of St Joseph's Church, is a close friend of Rev. S. A.

Dreier, pastor of St Mary's Church. AO Union Barber Shops will be closed an day Friday (Armistice Day), but will remain open Thursday night until 9 o'clock. PRAI SCOUT WORK Sincere praise for tbe splendid work done by Boy Scouts of Plymouth the direction of M. J- Bochnlck. 4 Academy street In gathering elothing for tbe needy, was expressed today by members of Plymouth.

Larksville and Plymouth Township relief organization, to whom tbe elothing was turned over for distribution. The clothing Is received at the relief headquarters In the Reppy building, i East Main street, and after being repaired and placed la good condition will be given to needy persons through relief organizations of the three communities. I Observe Armistice Day. Attend the Eisteddfod, Y. 14.

A. Auditorium, Wftkes-Barre. Sessions 1:30 and 7:00 P. M. YANK TIGERSTO MEET Tank Tigers A.

C. will meet to-algbt at 1 in the club room. Ail members and players on the football team are urged to attend. Play safe if your eyes trouble you, consult Dr. E.

W. Johnson, the West Side Optical Specialist, 23 Zerbey Edwardsville. STUDENT ARMISTICE PROGRAM Armistice Day win be observed in Davenport High School on Friday morning with a student program in the school auditorium. Schools will close at noon. AT THE SHAWNEE Sally Eilers and Ben Lyon are tarred In "Hat Check Girl," which will be shown at the Shawnee Thea tre tonight and tomorrow night.

Other features on the bill are, "Ma's Pride and Joy." Rudy Vallee, Pictorial and News Events. BLUE JACKET CLUB DANCE Toung people of Plymouth and rounding towns will gather at a dance to be conducted tonight la miliar. Hall by Bins Jacket Club. composed of local young men. Mel King and his Pied Pipers from the Plantation Club have been engaged to play.

ACCEPT CHALLENGE Rose Dale Panthers accept the challenge of the Mountain Bears for a game at the Ash diamond on Sunday. November 20. The Panthers also challenge the Plymouth Trojans for a game on next Sunday at First Woods. All members of the Rose Dale elub are to attend a meeting to be helo in the club rooms tomorrow night. EDWARD8 FUNERAL SATURDAY Funeral services for James Edwards, 74, who died yesterday at his home, 44 Bast Shawnee avenue, will oe neia on Saturday afternoon at t.

welsh Congregational Church. Burial will be in Shawnee Cemetery, these children: Roger Huntington Mills. Mrs. Thomas Thomas. Lenardo, N.

Thotnae Biggins. Plymouth, Jennie Edwards, at home; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, Plymouth, and two brothers, Levi and Thomas Edwards, both ot Plymouth. KIWANIS ARMISTICK PROGRAM Kl wants club will observe the fourteenth anniversary of the signing of the Armistice at their weekly meeting tonight at In Jr. O.

U. A. M. Hall. The Rev.

Br. A. D. Upton of Plymouth Conregational Church, Scrantpn. will 'give an appropriate address ea the topic.

Talk, tag Peace and Preparing for Jlev. Dr. Upton enjoys a wide reputation as a speaker of ability end his appearance here is one of the high spots on the Klwanls program this year. SHAWNEE THEATRE Todar Only "Hat Check Girl" OTe--B tioe "Ha' Prld end in" -W-vALLE -Kewe Jtatlaet 4S PETER GOOBIC Major Plains Townehip fY-'' MICHAEL H. YOZV1AK Mjfjor Hanover Township ASHLEY Dial 2-4549 Borgess Refuses To Sip Ordnance The regular monthly business meeting of tbe borough council which was postponed from' Monday evening was held last evening in the council chambers ir tae town hall building with members present.

Bartley Black president of the board was In charge. A report by the treasurer was real and approved as follows balance on band general fund 1931.77; sinking fnndv light and water fund, bureau of health, 194.65 Tax Collector Gnrme B. Lyons submitted his report for the month ending November 8. Amount due the borough 82,850.58. Commission due him, 854.16.

Burgess) Arthur Kearny submit ted his monthly report of fees, fines, wbiob was read and approved. Amount due the borough. S34.4. Amount due him $48.10 A requisition from the fire department for the purchase of I rubber coats, 3 pairs of rubber boots, 98 cross chains for their ap paratus and a hose nozzle was re ferred to the property committee. The ordinance, drawr up at a special meeting of council, provld lng for licensing of street sellers, was returned by Burgess Arthur Kearny unsigned stating that these provisions were alreadj provided for in previous ordinances.

Conn cllman Whitmtre recommended that this matter be laid over for fur ther consideration at arother meet ing A report from Engineer George Flcton about the streets which are now being graded and repaired on West Ashley, namely. Culvert. Free- ton, Barnes, Richard. Sively and Frederick street was heard and approved. Council members then stated they would spend $606 ta order that these street!" may also he treated with oil and crushed atone therefore giving them a last ing durability.

This work is being done by men provide, under the State Employment Bureau, (Talbot Act) receiving their pay In the form of food One hundred and eighty-one men have been giv en work under this act four days ot this week. A complaint was filed concerning tbe public menace of what remains to a property which was recently gutted by Are ou Davi street. Secretary Chrlatman was instructed to. seek relief at Harrlsburg from the State Fire Marshall. Secretary Chrlatman was also instructed to communicate with Central Railroad maintenance of way engineer about the extending of a retaining wall along Culvert atreet, to prevent washing down of cinders upon the sidewalk and the damaging of adjoining properties.

A request for the us- of a room In the town hall building by the uisaoieo war veterans as head quarters ter thmlv annual sale vt For-Get-Me-Nots on Friday afternoon was granted. A number of bills were read and ordered paid. MEETING OF TEACHERS Yesterdav afternoon in tha ii.t school auditorium a teachers' meet ing was held and an interesting leciure was given by Hies Florence Tuttle. of Lvnn. Mum P.

Gibbons, superintendent, was In cnarge. Mr. Wilson. iv. Remington Rand Co, met with the teachers of the senior and junior high school to demonstrate the new ypes of record which were recently purchased for use In the school.

HALLOWE'EN PARTY TONIGHT Membetw anif frtanib o.v Vil Kjamn Bennett Rebecca lodge will hold a iimoquHrauB party in tne Odd FeN lows Hall on North Mnln tuic uv.uv An Interesting program has been A door prise and several costume nHw nrin k. awarded. SURPRISE PARTY A surmise Dartv vu Uniadm-ad Miss Harriet Dlefenderfer. bv a number of friends In honor of her birthday anniversary reeently. The guest of honor was.

nreaantiul with lin-frftinV- 5. -k'- 'i JOHN QUINN Major Township -5 1 Kx 1 EDWARD BRODGINSKI Major Warrior Run LUZERNE EDWARD T. JONES Correspondent 180 Main St. Telephone 7-2861 SURPRISE PARTY A surprise party was held at the home of Miss Margaret juerosxy oi Tener street in honor of Miss Lottie Franchick. Games were played and a lunch served to Alice Carter, Albertina Lugar, Gertrude Macsey, Verna Franchick, Mary Grunevitch, Esther Klepsie, Margaret and Clare Dorosky, Veronica Stlncavage, Messrs Red Lane, Jay Hawke, Donald Crossln, Lewis Shnnnirlc.

William Blazes. Joseph Yurko, Stanley Kowalchlck, J. Jukie, Jack Bednar. Observe Armistice Day. Attend the Eisteddfod, Y.

M. C. A. Auditorium. Wilkes-Barre.

Sessions 1:30 and 7:00 P. M. BRIEF NOTES Mr. and Mrs. John Wyaack are rejoicing over the birth of a son.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mathers of Dallas have announced the birth of a daughter on Saturday, November 6 at their home. Mra Mathers before marriage was Miss Charlotte Morgans, formerly of Luzerne. Members of the Toung Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church are asked to send their donations for the Epworth League booth festival to the home of Mrs.

Earl Atherholt not later than November 15. The Swatlka Sunday school class will meet Friday night at the home of Mrs. Hugh B. Hughes 1021 Wyoming avenue, Forty F-rt. The annual card party and dance of St, John's Choral Society will be held in St.

John's ball room tonight Attractive prizes will be awarded at eacn tame. The championship of the section ot the Scholastic Football League will be at stake when Luzerne and Swoyerville High schools meet Friday afternoon al 2:30 at Connolly's Field. T. Stuart Williams has a nounced the names ot hia captains for the Community Welfare cam palgn which will be conducted November 14 to 3L The captains are Michael A. Uter, Louis Mari-nos, Myer Greenwald, Henry Not-hoff, William R.

Thomas, Mrs James H. Lare, Misses Mario McCarthy and Jessie Henderson. Herman Dattner. son of Mr. and Mrs.

Adolph Dattner, a student at University ox Vermont is representing his fraternity at a convention being held at Hotel Winston, Montreal, Canada. A gift of 117 realized from two card parties was presented by Mr. W. J. Parry, first vice-president to Luzerne branch of the Nesbltt Memorial Hospital auxiliary at a meeting recently at the home of Mra E.

Teltsworth, 782 Wyoming eneiusi Kiegstesji Short street, is improving following an operation from appendicitis. Miss Lillian Homan, social worker of Klrby Health Center, spoke at the high school assembly yesterday on behalf of the Community Federation. Borough tax cards have' been mailed out by Joslah Beech, tax collector and people can now begin paying their taxes. Recent honors to the schools of Edwardsville and the men in charge were given by different education al bodies at their recent sesslona Prof. Lewis was elected chairman of the Pennsylvania State Educa tion Association and Mr.

Beech was chosen as auditor of the Lucerne County institute. Standard high school rings have been received by the students of the high schooL Report cards made' their ap pearance at the high school tj- day. Parents are requested by the faculty to examine and sign the same. xv Born, to Mr. and Mra John Dan- ko, of 26 Myers street, a daughter.

With Charlotte Henry starring as "Lena Rivers." tbe movie at the Dukas Qrand Theatre last evening was enjoyed by hundred of pa- one. ot the best hereabouts. I KINGSTON AT NANTICOKE SATURDAY Kingston High football sauad is all primed for their annual game at Nanticoke Saturday wnen tor the first time Kingston will visit the new stadium. Kingston has never won at Nanticoke and the odds are slightly against Kingston winning this Saturday but win or lose the student body will he on hand for the trip. Observe Armistice Day.

Attend the Eisteddfod. Y. M. C. A.

Audi torium, Wilkes-Barre. Sessions 1j30 and 7:00 P. M. LEGION DANCE The annual Armistice ay dance of Black Diamond Post will be held tomorrow night at the Legion hall Decorations have been placed and a program In keeping with the spirit of the evening will be given. Donlin's Pennsylvanians have been engaged to furnish music PLANNING DANCE The dance lovers of the West Side and surrounding localities will again have the opportunity to treat themselves to another enjoyable at the field, which is sufficient to accommodate the crowd that will attend the big Armistic day game The tickets will remain on up here until tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock, when they will be gathered in and placed on sale at the flelX Larksville Community will take charge of 4 parking at the football game tomorrow between Plymontn and Larksville high schools.

Con tributions will be voluntary. ARTHUR H. JAMES NIGHT Plymouth unit. Republican Wo men, will observe Arthur H. James night at a meeting and pro- gram on Monday night In the Civic Club rooms, Mrs.

W. T. Jones, president, annonced today. Features of the session will be submission of the nominating com mittee report, reception of new members and a program charge Miss Gertrude Hughes. Cards will be played, and re- freahmenta served.

KtTBER FIELD FEJfCK DAMAGED The strong winds that accom panied the storm early this morn- ins; tore away the large gate at the entrance to Huber Field. Many treea were uprooted but no serious damage was reported. ON VETERANS' PROGRAM Mlao liuosi-Q CUey, buuonwooa street; Charles Davis and Mrs. Helen Thomas Fin-ley will broad cast from station WBAX tonight 10:15 on a program of Wilkes-Barre Post Disabled American Veterans, that ends their annual popy sale drive. SURPRISE PARTY A surprise party was held recently for Mr.

and Mra Michael Sllmock at their home on State street Larksville. Qamea and winging were the diversions of the evening. Lunch was served to the following: Mr. and Mra. Teofll Derdoskl, Mr.

and Mra Zigmund Kashefskl, sons Bernard and Joseph; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nit-koeki. Mm. Josephine Graboekt.

Mrs. Frank Gorskl. Stanley Nit-koeki, all of Nanticoke; Mrs. Mary Sllmock, Mre. Constance Bolesta, Mr.

and Mrs. Martin Golembieekl, Mr. and Mra Alexander Danielakl. Mr. and Mre.

Frank SHmock and son Francis. Mr. and Mra Daniel Ward. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Kasi-Bkl. Pittston; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sheletski. Mrs.

Victoria Chlkey, Julius Beba. John Danielakl. Zlg-fried Oolembleakl. Mies Florence Skok. Eleanor Oraboeld, Sylvia Golembieekl.

Loretta Smith and Mr. and Mra Michael Sllmock and son Joseph and Rose Marie Shele-ski and Frances RudnlekL Bridge dliinei. TIiubb greaeiH wtrai Mary Robblns, Ruth Cannon, Dorothy Cannon, Reglna Mullarkey. Joseph Stiles, Thomas Cannon, Ben Vanderburg and Frank J. Hlllard.

Ruth Cannon's Melody Girls, the local group of muslelane, played, for several of the political rallies and card parties during the campaign and did excellent work. Mrs. Florence Pugh Shales who has been ill at the home of her parents on Chapel street for a few weeks will soon leave to Join her husband who is employed at Norwood, O. 'Andrew Martin has returned to his home on Bowman street after being in the west for.a number of years. John Mullarkey Is driving a new Chevrolet coupe.

Warren Ruth received a broken arm recently while at work. Mrs. Emily Narls of Olyphant visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Warren Ruth, ef Vaughn street Thomas Rodger ef Vaughn street is laid up at the Nanticoke State Hospital as a result of back injuries received at the Loomls mine. Miss Irene Cross of 20 Nugent street and Benjamin Borden of Tripp street.

Swoyerville, were married reeently at St. Hedwlg's Church at a nuptial mass by Rev. J. E. Gryczka.

They will reside with the bride's parents. Mrs. Charles Palverman ot a sift and lunch served to tha fol- tne oraera A .9..

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About Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Evening News Archive

Pages Available:
553,876
Years Available:
1884-1972