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Standard-Speaker from Hazleton, Pennsylvania • 13

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I STANDARD-SENTINEL, HAZLETON, MONDAY MORNING, JANUARY 9, 1939. FACE 13 TTftM 1 SNOWBALL ATTY. SHERMAN TO TO HOLD BANQUET ST. GABRIEL'S MASS His Excellency Read 8 0'Clock Mass and Addressed Jr. Members at 9 A.

M. Service. Mother of Grace Men Heid Smoker Last Night With, New Officers Installed. and Mrs. Herbert Hillegas, of James to Entertain in Honor of Event Tuesday Night Whatever doubt there might have been concerning the alleged need of a full complement of mine inspectors in the anthracite region waa removed by testimony in investigation of the Volpe mine disaster.

Senator Leo C. Mundy, John B. Gallagher of the United Mine Workers and Deputy Attorney-General John R. Reap were convinced that three vacancies omitted from mine Inspector examination last month ought to be filled from candidates available among 69 men tested. They also gave ear to the suggestion that three superannuated inspectors be retired on the government allowance of half pay.

Grundsow Lodge, a social organization of Allentown, observing Ground Hog Day, will have its annual banquet in Masonic Temple on Feb. 2. All conversation and entertainment is in the Pennsylvania German dialect. The banquet attracts many Pennsylvania Germans from Eastern Pennsylvania. Tamper With Auto Persons residing at Laurel and Chapel streets, reported to police last night that two young men in a coupe were seen tampering with automobiles in that section, They furnished police with the license number of the car and Patrolman Deis is making an investigation.

Complains About Goats. P. Damato, of 5G5 Monges street, complained to police about goats eating stuff at his store. Motorcycle Officer Sweeney, who investigated, reported he found no trace the goats. Treated in Dispensary Tony Molinaro, of 403 East Diamond avenue, received dispensary treatment in the State Hospital for injuries susiajneu to ms arm, wiie.i he leaned on a show case in a store.

Giant Bottle On Sign In order to make Scrantonians wine conscious, a 50-foot bottle has been erected on top of a former bank building in mid-city there. The gigantic bottle will sparkle at night through the aid of neon lights. zens have been selected as judges for the selection of the snow queen. NOW PLAYING His Excellency, William J. Hafey, bishop of the Scranton diocese, attended two services at St.

Gabricl'i church yesterday morning in connection with the monthly communion of more than 1,200 members of the Holy Name Society. Bishop Hafey officiated at the 8 o'clock mas, at which more 1,000 members of the society received the sacrament, and at the 9 o'clock mass, the prelate again delivered a sermon to the members of the Junior Holy Name, of whom tners are several hundred members in the parish. P.ev. Father Andrew Maloney, spiritual director of the society, made a special effort to have a record turnout at communion on Sunday, following the grand rally here on Friday night at which John B. Kennedy was the speaker.

BOROUCH THREATENED WITH AN EPIDEMIC Residents of Slatington wers warned last night by Dr. H. B. Kern to boil all water in an effort to check an epidemic, which has spread rapidly through the community last Saturday night. Dr.

Kern estimated that more than 400 persons had shown symptoms of a puzzling stomach infection. He said that water which most commonly used is probably carrying the germ. -X. Feature at 1:30, 3:30, 5:33, 7:35, 9:35 BE GUILTY Hit Jathtr is they cheered him now, taunts rang la hit ears! Former Representative John Yourishin to Crown Snow Queen at Affair in G. C.

Hall. The stage is all set for the big Snow Ball Dance to be conducted in the St. John's G. C. Hall on North Wyoming street, under the auspices of the St.

Joseph's R. C. Sodality, this evening, when a snow queen will be chosen, and then former Representative John Yourishin will perform the act of crowning the snow queen. Announcement of the committees in charge of the affair was made last night, as follows: Honorary chairman Rev. J.

J. Hlopko. Chairlady Helen Sarisky. Refreshment committee 8 to 10 p. Helen Simkovich, Mary So-beck, Anna Simkovich, Rose Raganj 10 to 12 o'clock, Mary Goffa, Helen Ryba, Josephine Svac, Helen Svac, Anna Husosky.

Cloak room 8 to 10 p. Emma Sarisky, Anna Berta, Mary Fedor, Josephine Chvostak, Mary Dzurenda, Anna Benyo; 10 to 12 o'clock, Agnes Dzura, Anna Bento, Mary Cundra, Betty Fellin, Agnes Pentko, Gertrude Dzurek. Tickets Agnes Jenco, Anna So-beck, Betty Gasper. Crowning of queen Magdalene Jenco, Mary Oleksa, Catherine Skurka, Anna Fedor, Betty Steeber. It was announced last night that each member of the various committees is to report to the St.

John's Hall this evening at 7 o'clock to be ready to take up their respective duties. The hall will be beautifully decorated for the affair, which promises to be one of the social highlights of the local mid-winter season. Jack Melton's orchestra, from Wilkes-Barre, well known musical organization, with demure Esther Pruor, song stylist, will furnish the music for dancing. A group of prominent local citi- AND THE LADY" MERLE OBERON TUESDAY Over 100 members and guests at-tended the smoker and rally of the Holy Name Society, of the Mother of Grace church, held last night, with Dr. W.

Stish giving the main address. Joseph Josephs, acted as master of ceremonies for the program which was carried out in detail as previously announced. Retiring president, Dr. D. DeAngelo gnve his final message, and recently elected officers, who were installed last night are: President Michael Charlutz.

Vice-president Louis Belli. Recording secretary Joseph Josephs. Financial secretary Anthony Cu-sate. Treasurer Rev. Joseph Gotti, pastor of the church.

The auditing committee consists of John Palermo, Anthony Scalise, and Anthony Gentle, FORMER LOCAL MEN PURCHASE THEATRE 'William and Robert Schmidt, former Hazleton residents, who operate the Berwick Theatre Company, purchased the Strand Theatre on East Front street, in Berwick. The Berwidk Theatre Company is the owner and operator of the Temple Theatre in that town. LUTHERAN MINISTER SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES The Rev. Morris W. Krause, 60.

a former president of the Pottsville Conference of the Lutheran Minis-terium, died yesterday at Leek Kill, as the result of injuries suffered in an auto accident several months ago. He served charges in Hegins and Ringtown, Schuylkill county, before assuming charge of the Leek Kill church in 1936. "THE COWBOY GARY COOPER STARTS fo lfo)U GRAND au can noia cue son oe king of the underworld Shown HE MUST One their JACKIE at no the 3IPEIiS Kitherlne Roth Leuthold Katherine Roth Leuthold, 71, 639 North Vine street, died at 8:30 o'clock Saturday evening, following a six months' illness of complications. She was born in Switzerland, but has Jived, in this country for the past 4fi vcars, and 'aat November she and jlr. Leuthold celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

Surviving are her husband, Edward Leuthold, and the following children: Anna and Mrs Margaret Steiner, at home; William, a truant officer for tiio Hazleton city schools) Mrs. Har-old Koch, of this city, and Harry, a member of the Hazleton school board. Three grandchildren, and the follow-ing brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Peter Andregg, of Rexburg, Idaho; Andrew Roth, of California, and Mrs, Anna Maurer, of Switzerland. The funeral will be held privately from the late residence, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with Rev.

W. Y. Gebhardt, of the Grace Reformed church, officiating. Interment will be in the Vine street cemetery. Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening.

(Scranton papers please copy.) Mrs. Alex Forsyth. Mrs. Alex Forsyth, formerly of Ruth Township, died at her home in New York, following a several weeks' illness. Her husband, a N.

N. and H. Railroad Company employe, was killed by an electric train In 1913. Mrs. Forsyth resigned ai matron at the New Haven, Hospital, last September.

Surviving are a brother, Edgar Bachert, of Quakake, and a sister, Mrs. S. W. Becker, of New York. Francis P.

Sheridan Francis P. Sheridan, died at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, 304 West Blaine street, Mc-Adoo. He was born at Yorktowi, and has been employed by the Glen AMen Coal of Audenried. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, and the Holy Name Socioty of that parish.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Sheridan, and the following brothers and sisters: Cornelius Sheridan, of McAdoo; John, Thomas, Rachael, and Mary, all at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Mrs. Lydia A. Brady. Mrs. Lydia A.

Brady, aged 82 years, widow of Levi C. Brady, who died in Weatherly ten years ago, passed away at her home in Fuller-ton, near Allentown, from the effects of a fractured hip, sustained by a fall in August, 1936. Her maiden name was Miss Lydia A. Fritz. Mrs.

Brady had been living at the home of her son, B. J. Brady, Fuller-ton, since her husband's death. Snr viving are four sons, B. F.

Brady, Fullerton; John D. and James B. Brady, Kingston; Charlea A. Brady, Chambersville; a daughter, Eva J. Jordan, of Sacramento, and a sister, Mrs.

R. J. Collier, of Mar-cellus, Mich. Six grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. Besides her husband, Mrs.

Brady was preceded in death by three daughters and a son. Mrs. Gottlieb Traub. Mrs. Anna wife of Gottlieb Traub, of 322 East Broad street, died Saturday morning following three weeks illness.

She was born in Hazleton her maiden name being Anna Smink. She was twice married, her first husband Herman Minnich, died 15 years ago. Mrs. Traub was a member of Christ Lutheran church and a member of Mountain Echo Council 134, Daughters of Liberty, Tabitha Rebekah Lodge No. 10 and Camp No.

2 of the P. 0. of A. She is survived by her husband and one daughter Miss Marguerite Minnich a school teacher at the Locust street building and the following step children: William Traub, of Harleigh; Mrs. Howard Cogan, and Leslie Traub, of Hazleton; Margaret Traub, of Philadelphia and Edward Traub, of Ohio.

One brother John Smink, of Newark, N. also survives. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Bachman Bros. Funeral Parlors on West Broad street. Services will be conducted at the parlors by Rev.

F. T. Esterly, D. pastor of Christ Lutheran church. Interment will be made in the Vine street cemetery.

Milton Walk, Sr. Milton Walk, aged 79, died at his home, 97 South Wyoming street, at 10:55 o'clock last night of complications. He had been paralyzed for the past 17 years. Born in Butler Valley, May 30, 1859, he spent practically his entire life as a resident of this city and West Hazleton. He was a member of Christ's Memorial Reformed church, West Hazleton.

His wife preceded him in death three years ago. The following children survive: Milton Walk, of this city; Mrs. Charles Schnarr and Elizabeth, of New Jersey. Funeral services will be conducted at the late residence on Wednes-day afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Kev. C.

E. Correll, oiTiciating. Interment will be made in Mountain View cemetery. Young people To Meet. The Young People's Council of ihe Baptist church, will meet thii evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Haz-lfton Baptist church.

Officers will be elected, and plans for the year discussed. Returned From New York Dr. and Mrs. Dominic De Angclo liave returned home from New York 'ity, where they visited friends and Motives. Regional Liquor Men to Install Officers at Meeting in Band Hall in This City Today.

Attorney Joseph R. Sherman. The Hazleton Liquor Dealers' Association, an affiliate of the Pennsylvania State Liquor Dealers' Association, announced last night that they had secured the service of Attorney Joseph R. Sherman, former district attorney of Luzerne county, to address the meeting of the organization, which is to be held today in Liberty Hall, home of the Liberty Band, at South Wyoming and Juniper streets, at 1:30 p. when the newly elected of ficers will be installed for the com- ing year.

Attorney Sherman is one of Haz-leton's and Luzerne county's youngest and most able practitioners and has intimate knowledge of the different laws and their immediate application to the numerous licensees of Hazleton and vicinity. President Tarleton, of the association, stated last evening that the liquor dealers of this territory were very fortunate, indeed, to have been able to procure the services of Attorney Sherman for this occasion, and asks all licensees of Hazleton, Freeland, White Haven, Weatherly, Beaver Meadow, McAdoo, West Hazleton, Sheppton, Weston, Conyngham, Butler and surrounding towns, whether members or not, to accept this invitation of the Hazleton branch and hear this important message as well as hearing of the progress made by this very active organization, after two years of ceaseless work done for the general good of all licensees. Attorney Sherman will speak at 3:00 o'clock and the officers have arranged for a luncheon to be given immediately after the conclusion of the regular meeting, which will be highlighted by the annual report of the numerical and financial strength of the organization, appointing committees for the year 1939, and installation of officers and the ar ranging for the annual banquet to be held in the near future. At this meeting also will be discussed the matter of bonds, which last year caused the dealers so much worry and trouble as well as the program to be presented to tne Pennsylvania Legislature by the Pennsylvania Counties' Association, of which Recording Secretary Maurice J. Boyle, of the local organization, is also a vice president.

He stated last night that when the members of the organization have this program presented to them, that their enthusiasm will know no bounds, as they perceive that their efforts of the last two hard yean are about to bear fruit in the form of dividends and much better conditions prevailing in the liquor and beer industry. The state body Intends to ask for more rigid enforcing of the laws in the matter of granting any licenses in the future; inasmuch as the State Control Board has been guilty of violating by permitting the granting of a license in a building known and used as a school building, (not public), as well as placing a license for the sale of beer and liquor directly across the street from one of our most prominent churches. These are alleged violations and the local body stands ready to aid in the abolition of the same and to assist WEATHERLY, PENNA. Direction P. A.

Magazzu. TONIGHT and TUESDAY BENEFIT SHOW JUNIOR CLASS OF WEATHERLY H. S. One of the Greatest Stage Shows of All Times and it's still greater on the screen. GRMWAITZ lint rtfttuMn MtirM RA1NERGRAVET KORJ US HUGH HERBERT LIONEL ATWILL ni cast of iheuianJtl DinttHl Julia Duvivfer Added Ritz Latest News I 1 I Tsl 1 JL WjLj THEATRE Mr.

and Mrs. Herbert Hillegas, of 615 James street, this city, will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary tomorrow. Mr. Hillegas is engaged by the Hazle-Maid Baking Co. The couple are well known in the community.

A dinner party will be held in their home Tuesday evening in honor of the event, with a number of local and out-of-town guests present. A number of entertaining features will be presented during the evening in celebration of the anniversary. ADVANCE CLUB SUPPER AT YW ON WEDNESDAY The Advance Club, of the Young Women's Christian Association, will hold a covered dish supper on Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock at the association building. Members who expect to attend, are requested to register at the Y. W.

C. A. office by Wednesday noon. A short business meeting will be held. Schedule For Week Monday Reading at Lebanon.

Tuesday Hamburg at Allentown. Wednesday Schuylkill Haven at Hazleton, Lebanon at Pottstown. Thursday Lancaster at Reading, Allentown vs. Schuylkill Haven at Pottsville. Boy With Whistle Warned.

A small boy, who according to complaints received by police, annoyed motorists by blowing a whistle on Church street, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, nightly between 6:30 and 7 o'clock, was warned by Motorcycle Officer Sweeney to discontinue the practice. the churches and the local school authorities in preventing any such repetition in the future as the association has men throughout the state making a checkup of the situation and to arrange for remedial measures as well as the replacing of those guilty of granting licenses under these conditions. Secretary Bovle states that with the beeinninir of the new year, all local licenses will work under much better conditions, as this year will positively see the passing of the many abuses existing right under the very eyes of licensees by violators, who may take heed from this warning as it may be the means of saving them much money and embarrassment, no matter where located, as this organization is now ready to police this territory for its own members' benefits and to see that the public has adequate and proper environment for their entertainment and enjoyment. The following, officers will be installed: President Larry Tarleton. Vice President Ellis Farmer.

Treasurer Robert Giamelle. Recording Secretary Maurice J. Boyle. Financial Secretary Nicholas Cortex. Sergeant-at-Arms William Len-hardt.

Trustees Thomas Farr, Joseph Meiers, Daniel Rossi, Joseph Mikula and Jacob Planutis. THE NEW HERSKER W. HAZLETON PHONE 2285 TODAY ONLY HE'SHARD TO PLEASE ant a TO HANDLE KDCELW WARNER BROS. iM-Md-fcoy ktltftl.Mul-i L'. win, Dick Powell Olivia DeHavilland CHARLES ALLKN JENKINS Ml LV1LLE COOPER Oi-l MT INKICHT 3 12 av "6AN6STEITS BOY RSSERT WARWICK LaCYGILMAN LOUISE 10RISEB -V Say Gwllliam Will Run.

It is reported that George Gwil-liam will be a candidate for the office of Luzerne county commisslner this year. IFuiii'rals Miss Catherine Restko. The funeral of Miss Catherine Restko, who died on Tuesday at the Ashland Hospital, was held on Saturday from the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Sal-adigo, of Kelayres. Requiem high mass was read in St.

Cunegunda's church, McAdoo, with the pastor, Rev. Walter Sarama, as celebrsnt, and Rev. Lawrence Faber as master of ceremonies. Interment was in the parish cemetery, with Rev. Joseph Niemiec, curate of St.

Cunegunda's, giving the blessing at the grave. The pallbearers were: Joseph Mears, Thomas Lisbinsky, Michael Temko, Paul Michael Anascavage and Peter Hol-asoski. Weddings Ringleben-Dresher Mr. Mary A. Ringleben, of 913 West Diamond avenue, yesterday announced the marriage of her son, Raymond E.

Ringleben, to Myrtle A. Dresher, of 313 East Mine street. The ceremony was performed Saturday, January 7th, 1939, in the parsonage of the First Methodist church In Easton, with the Rev. H. F.

Hamer officiating. The couple will take up their residence in Washington, N. where the groom is employed. Kendra-Koziel. Miss Sophia Koziel and John Ken-dra, both of Crystal Ridge, were married Saturday, morning at 6 o'clock by Rev.

Father Dominiak of the Transfiguration church, West Hazleton. Miss Koziel, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. George Kendra, brother of the groom, was the best man. A weddmar breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents and the couple later departed cn their honeymoon to Buffalo, N. Y.

Kimmell-Schafer. Henry Reese Kimmell, and Mis Mary Virginia Schafer, both of this city, were married at 8 o'clock Saturday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hopf, of 674 North Vine street, uncle and aunt of the groom. The ceremony was performed by Rev.

H. Clay Bergstres-ser, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church. The groom Is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kimmell, of this city.

Mr. Kimmell is employed at the Harwood plant of the Pennsylvania Power Light Company. The couple left for New York on their honeymoon. They will live In this city. DBirlhs A daughter was born in the State Hospital to Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Montone, of 554 Hayes street, city. A son was born in the State Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Macar-sky, of 1000 Walnut street, Free-land.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard McClellan, of Ingham street, Freeland, at the Corrigan Maternity Hospital, on Saturday. The father is foreman of the Lehigh Valley Railroad shops at Drifton. A son was born to Mr.

and Mrs. Francis Hawks, of 820 North Church street, at the Corrigan Maternity Hospital on Saturday. A daughter waa born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Sanders, of Drums, at the Corrigan Maternity Hospital.

A daughter was born at the Corrigan Maternity Hospital on Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hart-meyer, of 662 North Wyoming street. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Chatlo, of 941 East Diamond avenue, on Sunday, at the Corrigan Maternity Hospital. A son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kisthardt, of Drums, at the Corrigan Maternity Hospital. A daughter has been born to Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Detolva, of 216 West Twentieth street. The mothei was formerly Miss Mary Gugliel-mini, A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Nadzio Pctrilli, of 820 North Vine street.

The mother was formerly Miss Helen Secunda. A son was born Saturday at the State Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shecto, of James street, McAdoo Heights. A daughter was born Saturday at the State Hospital to Mr.

and Mrs. Slepl. Kabanack. of Tresckow. DONT PASS UP LOVE- it may never come again TOPflYj a a PLUS DATE TO SflZNICK INTERNATIONAL pr.i.nt JANIT DOUCIAI 6AYN0R FAIRBANKS, JR.

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