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SHAMOKIN NEWS-DISPATCH, SHAMOKIN. PA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1940 PAGE TWO AGED PRIEST IS DEAD AT HANOVER LOCAL COUPLE, DIES COMMITTEE TO ASK FOR FUNDS State Disburses School Subsidies DEATH CLAIMS? L0CALW0MAN 3Irs. Mary Brovey, South Franklin Street, Dies After Long Illness Total of $93305 to Be Distributed in Northumberland County COURT ISSUES WARRANTS FOR NON-SUPPORT Domestic Relations and Summary Convictions Court in Session TWO YOUTHFUL BURGLARS SENT TO GLENMILLS County Judge Sentences Coal Township Pair to Reformatory GEORGE BOOTH EXPIRES AFTER BRIEF JLLNESS Local Church Worker Dies in Hospital Following Stroke WEDDED FIFTY YEARSJETED Mr. and Mrs. D.

W. Stroh Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary The Very Rev. James A. Huber, 86, for the past 37 years rector of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church at Hanover and oldest active priest in the Harrisburg Diocese, died yesterday in the parish rectory.

Father Huber was a native of Lancaster and was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood in 1880. Among the parishes he served was St. Hubert's in Danville, from which he was transferred to Hanover, where he continued active until last week, when he became bedfast from a heart condition with which he had been afflicted in recent years. At the time of his death Father Hnber was a member of the Dio WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.

(U.R) The Dies committee investigating un-American activities will ask the House within a week for funds to continue its inquiry. Acting Chairman Joe Starnes, said today. The committee won a one-year extension of authority yesterday when the House voted 345 to 21 for its continuance. Starnes said it had not been decided what amount to request. Other committee members said they did not expect the group to ask for more than $100,000.

possibly less. Tire House voted it $100,000 last year and the year before. SHAMOKIN PAIR WEDDEDDEC. 25 Marriage of William Smith and Miss Mildred Bog-dan Revealed cesan School Board and the Dio cesan Ccnsultors. Priests of the Diocese will recite the office for tha dead in St.

Joseph's Church Ralph Carl, 15. and William Miller, 12, both of Nelson Street, Coal Township, arrested Monday by Motor Policeman Al Baceski on charges cf more than a dozen burgalries in Shamokin and Coal Township, were ordered by Judge Charles K. Mor-ganroth in court this morning at once to Glen Mills Reformatory. The order of the court came after Motor Policeman Baceski told the court the two youths confessed using master keys in burglarizing a number of Shamokin chain stores and other business places in Shamokin and Coal Township. Baceski told the court that his investigation into the pasts of the two bovs revealed that Carl had at Hanover tomorrow afternoon at HARRISBURG, Jan.

24 U.R) State Treasurer F. Clair Ross today authorized disbursement of in semi-annual state-aid payments to the commonwealth's 2,269 fourth class school districts. Every county except Philadelphia, which has no fourth class districts, will share in the allocations to be placed in the mails within the next 10 days. The largest check for $20,106 will go to Cambria County. Allegheny will receive $300,442 and Luzerne, $244,854.

Payments include: Berks County, 64 districts, Bradford, 51 districts, Bucks, 51 districts, Carbon, 21 districts, Chester, 70 districts, Columbia, 30 districts, Cumberland, 31 districts, Delaware, 36 districts, Lackawanna, 27 districts, Lancaster, 59 districts, Lehigh, 22 districts, Luzerne, 49 districts, Lycoming, 47 districts, Montgomery, 55 districts, Monttur, 10 districts, Northampton, 33 districts, Northumberland, 30 districts, Schuylkill, 54 districts, Snyder, 19 districts, Susquehanna, 39 districts, Tioga, 36 districts, Wayne, 26 districts, Wyoming, 24 districts, $54,164. The golden wedding anniversary of Professor and Mrs. D. W. Stroh, 132 South Market Street, was celebrated last evening at 8:00, when relatives and friends staged an anniversary reception and party at the family residence.

Following an anniversary supper at 6:00, attended by the immediate family, relatives and friends sponsored a reception and buffet lunch in honor of the celebrants at 8:00. Rev. Edward O. Butkofsky delivered a congratulatory address during the reception program, in behalf of the 64 persons present, concluding with a prayer. Mrs.

Unitt Forred Geist sang "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." The informal program closed with general congratulations and best wishes for continued welfare and happiness presented by reception guests. Many Mrs. Mary Brovey, 68, died of a complication at 2:45 this morning at her home, 239 South Franklin Street. She was in failing health for the past several years, but was bedfast only three weeks. Mrs.

Brovey was born in Lykens, March 23, 1871, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Vuick. She moved with her parents to Shamokin 60 years ago, and the family became pioneer settlers of the Fifth Ward, where Mrs. Brovey lived continuous-up until her death.

She was married to Stanley Brovey, who preceded her in death 15' years ago. Mrs. Brovey was a member of St. Stanislaus' Church since its founding. Surviving are the following children: John, Stanley, Joseph, Walter, Mrs.

Celia Piker, Mrs. Anna EagaN and Mrs. Mary Brovey, all of Shamow kin; Mrs. Nellie Konetzka, Allen-town; Mrs. Eva Pollack, Perth Am-boy, N.

18 grandchildren; one brother, Michael Vuick, of Pittsburgh, and one sister, Mrs. Rose Mo Collum, Shamokin. Funeral services will be held from the home at 9:00 Saturday morning, with requiem mass to be held in St. Stanislaus' Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

been implicated in previous burg Judges Charles K. Morganroth and Herbert W. Cummings are engaged tcday in holding sessions of Domestic Relations and Summary Convictions Court, and at the opening of the session were notified that two husbands who had failed to comply with court orders and summons from the county prosecutor's office had failed to report. Bench warrants were issued for both men. Judge Morganroth heard and acted upon the following cases: Reynold Berkjrt, Wormleysburg, formerly of Shamokin, illegal passing on the highway, ordered dismissed; James Devlin, Milton, charged with causing a collision in Shamokin Township, dismissed when the prosecutor in the case failed to appear; Edward Marcoon, Mount Carmel, adjudged not guilty on charges of reckless driving; Mat Leshinski, Shamckin, not guilty of a charge of driving an automobile on the wrong side of a public highway; Jay Smeltz, Dornsife, ordered to pay casts on a charge of reckless driving; Harry Read, Shamokin, not guilty on charges of failing to yield proper passing room on a state road; William Wilson, Shamokin, directed to pay costs for speeding after an officer testified the man was driving 66 miles an hour when arrested; Norman Wentz, Shamokin, guilty of reckless driving and ordered to pay fine and costs.

The case in which Leo Forbes, Coal Township, was held for failure to support his wife and three children 3:30 and requiem high mass win be sung in the church Friday morning at 10:00. AID TO BELGIUM IS PLEDGED BY CHAMBERLAIN Premier Says Britain Will Assist Belgium in Event of Attack laries, while Miller had coniessea to shoplifting over a period of several years. Asked by the court concerning the background of the two youngsters, the officer said he learned neither had attended Sunday school or church for several years. The Carl boy, the officer said, had been permitted to leave school in the grammar grade and worked on occasions about bootleg mine operations and taniyw. Jan.

24 (U.R) Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told independent breakers as a sort of errand boy. FINAL THRIFT DAY CLEARANCE OF DRESSES William Smith and Miss Mildred Bogdan, both of Shamokin, were married on Christmas Day, 1939, in St. Michael's Church, it was announced today. Rev. Michael Dobinis, pastor, officiated.

Attending the young couple were Miss Margaret Lamey and Alexander Bogdan. The bride wore a black and white gown with black and white accessories, and had a shoulder corsage cf pink roses and white pompons. Miss Lamey was attired in a black gown with teal accessories, and wore a shoulder corsage of pink roses and white pompons. Mr. Smith, son of Mrs.

Mary Smith, 816 East Dewart Street, was graduated from Shamokin High School in 1931. His bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bogdan, 114 North Vine Street, also attended Shamokin High School. She has been employed by the Shamokin Dress Company.

A reception was held immediately after the wedding at the home of the bride's parents. the House of Commons today that Great Britain was bound by treaties tn en to the immediate assistance of Belgium in event of a German Fathers of both boys attended the hearing and were questioned concerning the religious training of their sons. Both said their children had been baptized but had not been compelled to attend church or Sab attack in that country. beautiful flowers, cards and gifts were received by the golden wedding celebrants. Professor and Mrs.

Stroh were married January 23, 1890, in the Lutheran Church at Lykens, with Rev. Lenker officiating. The bride of yesteryear, Catharine Schultz, is the daughter of Daniel and Catharine Schultz. deceased, former residents of Lykens. The sole survivor of the wedding party of a half century ago, other than the marriage couple, is the bridesmaid, Mrs.

Mary Dissinger, Harrisburg, a sister of Mrs. Stroh, who was present at the reception last evening. Following their marriage at Lykens, the couple established a residence in this city, where Professor Stroh was born, son of the late Samuel and Harriet Stroh. Two years' residence at Boston followed, where Professor Stroh continued his musical education, having inherited a talent for music from his father, one of the early musicians of the community. The son followed a musical career for half a century with outstanding success, both as an instructor and conductor.

Professor Stroh, a noted violinist, served as leader oi and Chamberlain dodged questions as tn whether Britain would sever re bath school. lations with Soviet Russia "in view of her unprovoked aggression in Coats Drastically Reduced for Final Clearance Finland." The nrime minister said that tne government had given "full attention" to the question of "how guarantees of all kinds can be im plemented if the need should arise" George R. Booth, 48. of 15 West Sunbury Street, active Shamokin church worker, died at 4:30 yesterday afternoon in Geisinger Hospital, Danville, of a complication following a slight stroke. Mr.

Booth was apparently in good health until he was suddenly stricken at his home on Sunday. He was removed to the hospital on Monday, and his condition rapidly became, worse until his demise. Booth was born in Shamokin, July 31, 1891, son of the late John W. and Sarah (Flysher) Booth. He was reared in this community and was graduated from Shamokin High School in 1909.

Immediately after completing his education. Mr. Booth obtained employment at the George R. English, Company, where he was employed for nine years. Later he worked 17 years for the former Eagle silk firm in this city, several years of that time as paymaster.

He was employed as junior visitor for the Public Assistance Department since last Sep- tember. Mr. Booth was active in Trinity United Evangelical Church for many "years. He was a member of the church choir, taught a men's Bible class in the T. U.

E. Sunday School; was church treasurer and was a member of the finance board, the Andrew and Phillip Brotherhc(d and was secretary of the board of stewards. Fraternally, he was a of Camp No. 30, P. O.

S. of and Shamokin Lodge of Masons. When a young man, Mr. Booth was married to Miss Florence Laubenstein, of Shamokin. She survives, with two children, Dorothy, at home, and Robert, a student at Susquehanna University.

Also sur- viving are two brothers: Edgar, Sha-. mokin, and William Allentown, two sisters, Mrs. Albert Mc-' Williams, Shamokin, and Mrs. S. J.

Gottshall, of Reading Funeral services will be held at 'home at 2:00 Saturday afternoon for members of the family, to be followed by public services in United Evangelical Church. G. H. Seidel, pastor, wil; officiate. Burial will be in Shamo- kin Cemetery.

Elks to Install Electric Organ Home Improvement Program of Lodge Is Nearing End The Shamokin Elks Home Association last night authorized purchase 'of an electric organ for use in the organization's building on Independence Street. Officers of the lodge said the organ will be installed tomorrow and that Clark Nevins, Su.nbury, had been named official organist. The new organ will be used for Jodge ceremonials, social functions and regular Sunday afternoon concerts. The console will be located in the ladies' grill, and necessary sound equipment will be installed "so that music may be heard in various parts of the building. Installation of the electric organ Is one of the final features of an extensive improvement program under way by the organization.

The building has been improved during the past three years, a modern ladies' grill and bowling allevs have been installed, and the men's grill lias been renovated to make it one of the finest in Pennsylvania. FIRST STREET WOMANEXPIRES Mrs. Sarah L. Snyder Dies of Complication Following Stroke in connection with tne position oi was held under advisement. Judge Herbert W.

Cummings heard and ruled upon these cases: Marks Levan, Watsontown, ordered to pay $5 weekly to his mother-in-law for the support of his four-year-old son; John Grea-gor, Shamokin, ordered to pay $5 weekly for the support of his wife and child and furnish bail in the amount of $500; Walter Troutman, Enola, ordered to pay costs after he and his wife, Flora, of Northumberland, agreed upon reconciliation and another attempt to live together; Harry Bums, Coal Township, to pay $5 weekly for the support of his wife and child, and furnish $500 bond. Mrs. Richard Price, Coal Township, who pe-ferred non-support against her husband, agreed to withdraw the Belgium. Recently there were repeated reports in Allied sources of alleged MOSER'S plans for a German move against Belgium and Holland but these re Personal and Social Events ports were strongly denied in THRIFT DAY SPECIALS 6 "The decision as to whether or not to break off relations with the Soviet government is one requiring Mrs. Sarah Lucinda Snyder, 132 South First Street, died at her home yesterday afternoon of a complication which resulted from a most careful consideration in all its All communications addressed to this column must bear the names and addresses of the senders, otherwise they will not be published.

aspects," Chamberlain said. "It is not one to be dealt with satisfac torily by means of question and answer." It has been understood recently case after the couple agreed in court to make a new attempt to live together. The husband was ordered to pay the costs. BIRTHS VISIT OUR JANUARY WHITE SALE and SILK SALE NOW GOING ON MOSER'S STORE Friends of Mrs. Ruth Corran, Lynn Street, entertained at her home on Monday night on the occasion of her birthday anniversary.

that the British and French have complete plans for dashing into Belgium in event of a German attack on the lew countries. The the old G. A. R. Opera House orchestra for several seasons, and directed Edgewood Park orchestra during the ownership period of the late Congressman Monroe H.

Kulp. He retired from active professional practice five years ago. Both wedding celebrants are enjoying good health. Four surviving children attended the wedding anniversary: Mrs. L.

W. Lichtel, Shamokin; Mrs. J. A. Edwards-Watts, and C.

C. Astoria, Long Island, and Daniel, musical director of the local Kiwanis Club. There are two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. By unusual coincidence, the parents of both Mr. and Mrs.

Stroh lived to celebrate their golden weddings, the auspicious occasion of yesterday marking the third golden wedding in the immediate family. Out-of-town relatives and guests attending the reception last evening were: Mrs. Mary Dissinger, Harrisburg; Mrs Jane Harper, Reading; Mr. and Mrs. C.

E. Boose, Camp Hill; Mrs. Sarah Shaffer and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Horn, Tower City; Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Arisen and Mr. ani Mrs. Robert Brubaker, British forces in France reportedly Mrs. Sadie Miles has returned from New York City, where she recently completed a special course in the fitting cf orthopedic and maternity corsets.

A daughter was born yesterday at Shamokin Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parkyn, of Trevorton. Mrs. Parkyn was formerly Miss Mae Houghton.

have been largely concentrated behind the Belgian frontier, where stroke she sutiered at ner nome last Friday. She was in favorable health until suddenly stricken last Friday. Mrs. Snyder was born in Shamokin, December 23, 1866, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.

George Helt. She was a lifelong resident of the western sector of Shamokin, and was widely known there. She was married when a young woman to Issac Snyder, who preceded her in death 10 years ago. Mrs. Snyder was a member of St.

John's Evangelical Church. Surviving are the following children: John, Harry, William, Albert, Richard, Mrs. Anne Snock and Mrs. Allen Kramer, all of Shamokin; 17 grandchildren; eight great grand the Maginot line has been extended toward the French coast. The Beleian main defenses are Shamokin unit of the W.

C. T. U. will hold a meeting in the Y. W.

C. A. rooms at 7:30 Friday evening, it was announced today by officers of that group. based on the Albert Canal, which is heavily fortified, and there has been much speculation whether in event of a Nazi thrust against Belgium the German armies could hope to move fast enough to beat Allied mechanized forces to this children; one sister, Mrs. JMien Bostian, of Sunbury, and one step Sister M.

Gaudia, who had been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Obniski, 1023 West Chestnut Street, has returned today to resume her duties at St. Stanislaus' Parish, Auburn, N. Y.

line. British sources have insisted that they could not. LUTHERAN CHURCH MAN KILLED WHEN TO HOLD VESPERS Monthly meeting of the Snyder-town Parent-Teacher Association will be held at Snydertown on Fri STRUCK BY TRUCK sister, Mrs. Charles weboer, Janam-okin. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2:00 Friday afternoon.

Rev. H. W. Butt, pastor of St. John's Evangelical Church, will officiate.

Burial will be in Odd Fellows' Cemetery. MARRIAGE LICENSES A marriage license was issued yesterday at Pottsville to Andrew J. Dane and Miss Irene Weimer, both of Shamokin. A special vesper service will be day evening. The topic, "Successful Family Living," will be discussed, and open forum on the subject will be held in Grace Lutheran Churcn Curt Davis.

25. of Philadelphia. was free yesterdav afternoon in this evening at 7:30. Rev. S.

C. Burger, D. missionary on fur 1 -'IfSw lough from India, will speak on the his own recognizance pending an investigation into an accident at Pottsville when Davis' truck struck and killed Walker. Heiney, 32, of work of the United Lutheran Church in India. The services will be open to the public.

'0? I btevens, Lancaster County. Heiney was instantly killed as cpenea by Rev. C. A. Metzgar.

Entertainment will be presented by the Deihl family, of Deibler Station. A birthday party was held last night at the home of Frank Mirack. 301 South Vine Street, in honor of his daughter Rose's fifteenth birthday. Those present were Betty Wal-lish, Alda Smink, Marie Menegat, Patricia Manley, Lorraine Stark Joseph Mirack. Mrs.

Blanche Naho-dil. Mrs. Ray Wagner, Mrs. Helen Hoffman, Mrs. Florence Linderman he walked from one side of the Swimmer Seizes Flounder MYRTLE BEACH, S.

C. (U.R) street to the other to board his Here's another one of those fish Working Time at the Collieries stories. C. H. Goldsmith, while truck, parked alon? the thoroughfare.

He sustained fractures of the skull, both legs and internal in Relieve misery as 3 out of 5 mothers do. Rub throat, chest, back with swimming in the surf, felt a fish brush his leg. He grabbed quickly juries and was pronounced dead and brought in a two-pound floun VICKS VAPOnUB when taken to Pottsville Hospital. Davis made a determined effort der. to avoid striking Heiney when he saw the man walk toward his truck, and Frank Mirack.

Refreshments were served and games were played. Dancing was the main event of the evening. -1 11 1 MT. ARM EL MAN'S MACHINE STOLEN If -f 't r-r 1 1 ana in so doing overturned his machine, causing damage to the extent of $1,000 to the conveyance. He sustained minor injuries.

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