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Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Evening News from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • 7

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THE EVENING NEWS, WILKES-BARRE, MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1937. SEVEN CAREY AVENUE BRIDGE REOPENED TO TRAFFIC STUDENT-PILOT KILLED AND PAL HURT IN CRASH Values! M'ADARA TAKES EXCEPTION TO SMALLEY CLAIM Wants Mate Who WillAid Her Parents With 630 feet of asphalt paving on the approach to the bridge having been completed in record time by 13 WPA workers and 10 labor- HUB LOOKS FOR RECORD CROWD ONDOLLARDAY Annual Event Is Scheduled for Wednesday 01 This Week JOHN KEATING IS HONORED BY GEORGIA TECH Local Student To Assist In Chemical Research Work At School ers on) Friday, the Carey avenue I bridge was reopened for traffic on Saturday. Michael Healy, foreman- Sunnybrook's Our Finest Carton Eggs York, Aig. 16. William C.

Winters, a student-pilot of York, was killed and his passenger in a home-macie airplane, C. L. Shepp, 33. also of York, was injured here when the plane developed motor trouble and nose-dived to earth. Winters, according to friends, had intended to get his pilot's license next Wednesday.

The plane had taken off shortly before it crashed near the York baseball park. According to State aeronautics department officials. Winters was violating flying rules by hauling a passenger with him when he held only a student-pilot's license. Pittsburgh, 16. A Pittsburgh girl today offered herself in Nearby 0001 Doz.

Si fi2J Relative To Increase In WPA Quota In Luzerne County PROPOSES AMENDMENT and John McHugh, State highway engineer, were in charge of operations, which proceeded at a paving rate of 220 square feet an hour. The old brick surface was covered with three and one-half inches of asphalt binder and a half inch asphalt surface. Dcz. COURTESY DAY TUESDAY BROTHER SCHOLARSHIP A4P's Fney Creamery Tab One Price One Quality The Best! A two-year assistanship in graduate researchin chemistry at iGeorgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, was grarted John F. Keating, 20, son of Mrs.

Frances Xeatinc. 28 North Main street. He ill leave for the school in time io take up his work on September Wyoming Valley's Fastest Growing Store lb. l. Mr.

Keating graduated from Coughlin in 1933, and attended St. Thomas College, Scranton, on a scholarship he received after taking five examinations. He was the only entrant from Luzerne County to receive a scholarship, as compared to nine awards in Lackawanna County. Mr. Keating's brother, William also received a scholarship, allowing him to attend Hofstra College.

New York University, continuing his legal studies. He enrolled as a freshman last year at Nasar College. L. I. Sflverbrook Sweet Cream Print Butter Ib.

37c The fact that Robert Smalley, executive secretary of the Luzerne County Unemployed League, continues to maintain that an increase in the WPA quota for the county is promised, despite statements of Joseph G. Schuler, local administrator, and other evidence to the contrary, caused Edward McAdara, deposed member of the executive board and "chairman of the East End Branch of the Unemployed League, to take issue with him over the matter last night. Questioning any increase of the quota, McAdara said that the true facts of the situation should be considered by Smalley before the latter makes any more statements as to the probability of WPA expansion. He said that any statements made without the benefit of thorough investigation into the matter at hand would grossly misinform, the public. An amendment to ttie by-laws of the Unemployment League was proposed by McAdara, to the effect that a member may not hold two positions.

The desired result of such an amendment would prevent any League member obtaining a job with supervisory powers, such Large crowds are expected to throng into the Hub on Wednesday, when the famous Dollar Day of the -Public Squarectothimr es tablishment is scheduled to be held. The practically unheard ot savings on men's and boys' clothes promises a full house, both on Wednesday, an don Tuesday, which has been declared courtesy day for the benefit of those who cannot attend Wednesday and who wish to take advantage of the sale prices. Calculated to clear stocks, the Dollar Day rule calls for two suits or two coats, or one of each, for the price of one plus one dollar. Among the famous brands to be involved in the sales are Talorcraft. Society Brand and Hickey-Free-man.

The Hub urges its customers to attend Courtesy Day, as- the same prices of the sale day will prevail, without the disadvantages of the larger crowds and limited choice or garments. Due to an extremely successful selling season, the choice is not so large as of yore, but real bargains in all sizes of men's and boy's clothes may be found in abundance even so. A slight charge for alterations will be charged on the day of the sale, and all business will be on a strictly cash basis. No charges, no memos, no C. O.

and no Iay- White House Evaporated II Delicious Whole Milk marriage to any man who can put $20,000 in trust for her ill and destitute parents. Describing herself as reasonably attractive, the girl said she is 25 and is proposing the marriage solely to aid her parents. She said her first name is Margaret, but refused to divulge her surname pending receipt of "offers." Margaret said she is 5 feet 4 inches tall; weighs 125 pounds; has browrrhair and eyes; is in good health; has a good reputation and ability to cook. "I would repay my husband for his. generosity by endeavoring to give him a good home, children and a dutitul devotion," she said.

"I would use every possible means in, my power to make our marriage a success." The prospective bridegroom's age would make no difference. He can be homely, or handsome, young or old. "I can care for anyone who is kind to me and gives me the least bit of interest and affection, but 1 have never been in love." "My parents are growing old and have come to the place where 1 feel, they should have rest, peace and security," Margaret said. "It's been a hard struggle for them and I wish to make the rest of their days easy." WILDWOOD TO CLOSE SEASON ON WEDNESDAY Special Program Arranged For Occasion By Girl Scouts INCLUDES PLAYLET Cheese Regularly 25c per pound Milk 3 2 0 0 6 Small Can 20c 21c lb. WPA COMPLETES MILES OF ROADS IN COUNTY wmromi The Greatest re-Fall Event In Our History Aged for Fine Flavor 1 lb.

Can 5c lona Beans With rrk tat Tomato Sanaa WPA employes in Luzerne have constructed 128 miles of new shoulders along highways in Luzerne County, and have made repairs to 42 miles, it was announced over the week-end. Employes have also placed 5.1 miles of guardrails along the highways. 3 SJ 23c lib. 4 Jib. OCn aways are the orders of the day.

New Pack Peas Peanut Butter Mason Jars 13" Jar C3U Jar INDIAN CEREMONIAL IS Pints EO.it Quarts CQn as WPA foreman, clerk or county office worker, "from maintaining his executive capacity in the league. EVANGELIST STAYING Dozen 33" Dozen Oil" HELD AT CAMP ACAHELA An Outstanding Value I Walrlnrf 1 OUT OF LABOR DISPUTES Approximately 30 youngsters were lona 1937 New Pack Tomato Juice admitted to Wyoming Valley Council of Boy Scouts at an Indian Begins Wednesdav! Paper rwemonial at Carnn Acahela 0 Saturday night. John M. Hewitt was in charge. At a court of honor.

Westbrook Barritt, Troop 352, West Pittstorii was advanced to an Eagle Scout. James and Richard Boyle, Troop 3 Giant Bill caw ylj Rev. Elmer McKay, Greenville, Free Methodist evangelist, expressed sympathy for the minister who participates in attacks on labor or capitalism at the East Dallas Grove camp meeting on Sunday. The services will last for ten days and are sponsored by the Wilkes-Barre District of the New York Conference. Approximately 400 people attend the daily ana Morris warsnall, Troop 14, were named life scouts.

Attractive New Low Feed Prices! 0 CO TRUCKSVILLE LYRIC CHORUS AT MYO BEACH For Better Result Use Dally Egg Feeds! 4- Scratch Feed 1 00 $2.49 25-lb. Bag 67c All girls between the ages of 10-18 yars ffom Districts of the Wyoming Valley Council are invited to attend the doing day of the Wildwood Day Camp at Harvey's Lake on Wednesday under the supervision of the Wyoming Valley Girl Scout Council, augmented by the Recreational Department of the WPA. Busses will lfave as usual from the Market street bridge and will stop at Kingston Corners for children from the Plymouth-Larksville district. Busses will also leave from Bankers Drug Store, Kingston, stopping en route to pick up all children who have registered to attend. The program for the day will include athletic events in the morning and the completing of all DURYEA STEPHEN ZUJKOWSKI, Representative Residence CHITTENDEN STREET 1 00 $2.35 Talco Scratch Feed Dally Growth a vC Growing Mash 25 lb Bag 630 100.

$2.35 Dally Egg Laying Mash B.fesc bag Past and present members of the Lyric Chorus, boys' singing organization from Kingston Township, numbering 24 in all, left Sunday for a 10-day encampment at the Freeland Fishing Camp site, located on the Susquehanna at Myo beach, above Meshoppen. The youthful choristers will be under the supervision of Alfred Milliner Camp, who organized the group last year. Jean Billings, registered nurse, and Mrs. Royal Lyne, cook extraordinary. Attention of persons wishing to visit the camp is called to the fact that special services will he held at fhp ramn nn Snnrlsv u.itv, thn "PACE is The MAN FOR JUDGE" District Meeting Largely Attended It's a sale packed with values in early-Fall needs children's wear and home needs at unheard-of savings! See Soup Pea Beans Sauerkraut CO a -a eft work on badges and finishing up all articles.

A swimming meet will be the early part of the afternoon and all girls having attended Day Camp during the Summer and received swimming instructions are urged to participate. A playlet by the Dramatic Group will also be presented alons with 3 c25c 2 lu- 25c Cream Filled Cookies District 18 pre-convention of representatives and delegates to the forty-second of the Polish Pnman PntVinlin tomorrow's Times-Leader for the complete details. Tuesday Evening's Times-Leader Will Carry 16 Pages Packed With Value News Watch For It! Rev. Harry M. Savacool of Trucks-ville leading the services.

Selections by the Lyric Chorus will be rendered at the morning service in Meshoppen M. E. Church. Sunnyfield Family I In i if I Keep Cool With TEA! Nectar Tea Mixta, Formoaa, Fan or Baiktt Fired Blrnri Union of America at Wilkes-Barre next month was held at the Holy Rosary auditorium and Faderski's Hall and was largely attended. Among the business transacted was the namincr nf nommittnFic wVin uriii -lh M-lb present resolutions and by-laws at I IUUI 24-95c 21c lie Pkg NANTICOKE CONSTABLES MAY STRIKEFOR WAGES A sit-down strike, or possible me convention.

Endorsement of candidates also took place. Addresses WPrp tfivpn hv Rpu TVnnric Oranra Pekoe or folk dancing and singing. An exhibit of all work done by the pioneer group, the nature and arts and crafts group, and the sketching group will be shown. While those in the photography group will also display pictures taken on the grounds. Refreshments will be served and the closing circle with the awarding of prizes will be held at 4 o'clock.

Parents of campers, committee women and council members are cordially invited and will be welcome at any time throughout the day. Those planning to leave by bus in the morning are urged to register with the Girl Scout office, not later than noon on Tuesday, in order that ample bus accommodations may be provided. India Ceylon Blends 12 pound Bag Kasaczun, Sugar Notch; Rev. Dr. Klekotka.

McAdoo; Rev. P. P. Nieb-rzydowski. Duryea; Rev.

Father Podkul, Plymouth: Miss Alexandra Bednarko. Pittsburgh, vice presi H5c 29c 48c $1.89 1 $3.77 I 48c 48 pound Bag 98 pound Bag The Store Beautiful With The Revolving Window 107-109 South Main Street dent or K. J. Mrs. Mary Mizgalska.

Pittsburgh, treasurer of Cirrut 1.10- MiViatclH Pittc- filTfl 1 i affiliation with the CIO. was in I the wind last night, when two Nanticoke constables considered the injustice of having to work at the polls on election day with- out receiving any mnnetarv recompense for their pains. A meeting of the Nanticoke city aldermen and constables has been called for tonight to discuss the proposed action. Constables John Plodwick and "Butch" David, of the Fourth and Second Wards respectively, are opposing the free constabulary service at the polls on the grounds of loss nf August Sale Special HANOVER TWP. PIECE Federated Democratic Women's Club of Second District will hold an indoor party in the clubroom, 37 Lee Park avenue.

Hanover, on Tuesday evening at 8. Games will be featured. Mrs. Florence Ken-nedy is chairman. a aay wages and a clause in the "Constable's Code." which stresses the fact that a laborer is worthy of his hire.

Ta Mx ri'tam (n, mm keep eoot end lioalohr feod aoebocHase Sm hU' And to td seat to yov ftmnK Mlada wt tay SrM An Pat Salad Dreamer tin hat mdt Am Page oar beat tdtar aeakiy aetag eeoang at SUITE Salad Ann Wn Dressing Includes: Hundreds of Beautiful Bedroom Suites In All Woods And Finishes To Select From radio I Specials In Quality Meats! burgh, treasurer; Stanley Faderski, director of P. R. C. Witold Stelmach, president of District 18, and Mrs. Catherine Skiba, McAdoo, vice president.

Falls Off Ladder 25 And Escapes Injury John Ziykowski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ziykowski. 523 Meyers street. Duryea.

foil 25 feet off a ladder while painting the home of his parents Saturday afternoon without sustaining any injuries. WEDS AT PHILADELPHIA Miss Anna Kieran. daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kieran, of Duryea, became the bride yesterday of Sidney Carlitz, Philadelphia, at St.

Francis Church, Philadelphia, with Rev. M. J. McGee officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Francis Kieran.

Miss Anna Malee and Thomas Kieran were the attendants. The couple will reside in Philadelphia. Among those who attended he marriage were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mullins and daughters Eileen, Merceidis, Dorothy and Virginia, Plttston; Mrs.

Herman Wp'vnnk and daughter Anna, Mrs. Wilbur Howell, George and Wilbur Howell, Duryea; Miss Elizabeth Mullins, Avoca, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kaukins, Wyoming. BEARS DOWN TRIPLE A Behind the sensational pitching of Al Grabowski, Duryea Bears members of the Luzerne County Leapt v.

experienced little difficulty in downing the Triple A of the Suburban League for the borough championship by the score of B-3. Leonard Olechna was on the mound for the losers. Fresh Dressed 1 Brd DrfMfr Vanity f'hfst of Drawers Chair Bench Sprint Mattmg 3 Plllnwi SPECIAL Stewing 8 up to it. Sllll 3V2lbs. This is one of the outstanding offers at Landaus.

Contrast ing striped and crotch inlays have beon combined Mi smartly special hardware lends an individu touch. The large square mirrors are an expensive A Una llmpie with an accural. 7-)wl Wit)ild momanl Smartly d.tand...baau. tifullT ncrad1 Juicy Tender Round Steak detail. We urge you to see it tomorrow! if vojfc' 'wa, 37.

lb. RCA-VICTOR'S AW Smart mr mm fe Fresh Sliced Beef Liver 19c i inn-, Accurate i fr Is Taking Frcach Cut The Country By Storm I Ground Beef 21c ib. Landaus Are Showing All The Amazing RCA-Victor Radios See Them! Hear Them TODAY! AUXILIARY SUPPER The Auxiliary of Brennan-Regan Post 585, American Legion, will conduct a supper this evening at the home of Mrs. -Mary Motchnlk. Supper will be served from 8 o'clock on.

ANNUAL OUTING The annual Joint outing and picnic of the Brick M. E. Church of this place and Primitive Methodist Church, Old Forge, will be held tomorrow at Newton Lake. Buses will leave the churches at 9 o'clock for the Summer resort. Breast of Lamb Sliced Luncheon Meal Veal or Lamb Patties Sliced Boiled Ham I Be 17c lb 27c i lb 29c This Model 8I3K With this outstanding model, you get radio's two latest developments plus many other important features! See its stunning cabinet.

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