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i THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1931 Banquet Plans IF North End West Scraetoii ioutli Scranton Offis MAITLAND HARK1I Correspondent Km Box Jenkins Ding Store 8336 J. DEMUTH GEOBGE J. LOFTUS 128 Oak St. nun 4 2I7C Anniversary Will Be Held by Lodge North Scranton Knights of Pythias Plans for Annual Observance At a largely attended meeting of Rescue lodge. Knights of Pythias, held last night in its headquarters, at 112 West Market street, plans were completed for.

the celebration of their thirty third anniversary which will be held on Sunday night at the Puritan Congregational church. Alfred Fray, chairman of the committee, reported that all of the details are taken care of, a splendid program of music and addresses arranged and all that was necessary to make It an affair long to be remembered was a large attendance. Members were Instructed to Invite their friends and assist the committee in taxing the capacity of the church on that evening. The principal talk will be delivered by the Rev. Dr.

A. D. Upton, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, West Scranton. A special male chorus Under the direction of Prof. Alfred Williams will furnish the vocal program and Prof.

John R. Davis, organist at the Dr. Jones Memorial church, will render several selections on the organ. The program will start promptly promptly at 7 o'clock. The following comprise the committee: Alfred Fray, chairman; Armit Thomas, Thomas C.

Evans, Thomas Howells, and Gwylmn Jones. Olga Kuleck Is Laid to Rest In Dunmore Cemetery The funeral of Olga Kuleck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Adam Kuleck, 57 Parker street, was held yesterday afternoon from the late home. The many friends present at the funeral, as well as the beautiful flowers sent to the home, attested the high esteem in wnich the deceased was A short service was conducted at the home at 2 o'clock and a further service at St. John's Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock.

The Rev. John Mattes and the Rev. August Fischer officiated. Interment made in Dunmore cemetery. The were: Thomas Parry, Edward Wrlgley, Albert Kathelynas, Jack John Brodowski and Jay Owens.

Flower bearers: Elizabeth Brace, Leona Mit chinson, Esther Rostalskl, Olga Tur ock, Lillian Tallacia and Mary Swet i Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Gladys Jones The funeral of Mrs Gladys Jones was held yesterday afternoon from her late home, at 1752 Wayne avenue, and was largely attended. Mrs. Jones was a resident of North Scranton practically all her life and her popularity and esteem was attested by the scores of friends and neighbors who assembled at the home and participated in the services which were conducted at 2:30 o'clock by the Rev. A.

G. Biggins of the Christian Alliance church. During the services Mrs. Peter Galunas and Mrs. Maud Itterly sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Some" Time We'll Understand." Interment was made in Washburn Street cemetery.

The pallbearers were: Henry, William, John. Arthur and Benjamin PEONS Council Buys Cars For Local Chiefs Fire and Police Heads Granted Autos by Council Last Night 1 1 Chief of Police John J. Burke and Fire Chief Frank J. Murphy will soon be riding around In new cars. Coun cil is regular session in the borough Duuoing last nignt auinonaea tne purchase of two new machines for the borough officials.

The police chief has not bad a car. and the automobile will be used as a department machine in rounding up various types of lawbreakers. Fire Chief Murphy has at the present time a car, but it is in extremely bad condition. Councilman Frank Santersiero was th julon who ftaked for the nnrrhax oi me macnines. On the motion of Councilman Ban terslero.

Gerald Gllroy. from the Sec ond ward and a well known resident of the borough, was made a member of the health board of the town. Mr. Gllroy will receive no compensation for ma services. Mr.

santersiros motion was seconded by Councilman Eugene Kiocaroo. Councnlman Santersiero also rec ommended that a sidewalk be placed on South Blakely street from Grove street to the city line. Solicitor James McDonald was instructed to draw up an ordinance for the purpose. Ordinance No. 7, providing: for a 50 foot extension of the tracks of the Scranton Railway company on the Laurel Hill line, passed the three readings of council and the company was given authority to lay their tracks.

Mr. Santerslero also took part in this motion, which was seconded by Mr. Riccardo. Ordinance No. 5 and Ordinance No.

6, authorizing the paving of Ward street and Throop street, respectively, passed the final reading of council and Sweeney Bros, was given the paving Jobs. The salons also granted Desk Sergeant Eugene Setzer, of the police department, a six months' leave of absence from his duties. Mr. Setzer has left for Chicago where he will become United States immigrant. inspector in that district.

BOARD PLANS SALE OF MANSE When the new pastor of the Dunmore Presbyterian church assumes his duties on May 1, it Is expected he will move his family into a building close to the edifice instead of the manse the congregation has owned for some years on Elm street. It is understood the church will sell the manse and that the Rev. Edward Dowey, Oakdale, will not occupy it when he moves' here to succeed the Rev. Dr. Hugh Magill, as pastor.

Objections were made by several of the clergymen considered for the Dun more charge because of the distance it is. from the church to the pastor's home. On this account it is now reported the church trustees are planning to dispose of the Elm street property. The proceeds of this sale will then be applied to the purchase of a home close to the Presbyterian church property on Chestnut street. Tne Kev.

Mr. uowey was in uun more for several days last week trying to find a residence that would meef his needs. He conferred with some of the church officers while In town and told them he expected a most interesting term of service as uunmore pasior. G. P.

Women to Meet Thfcre will be" a meetini of the Dun more Reoublican Women's club this evening at 8 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall. Chestnut street. Mrs. Samuel Watklns will oresldc. Following the meeting, a card party will be held and a social time will be enioved.

Refreshments will be served. The committee in charge of the card party is Mrs. Harry Ettinger, Mrs. Anna Banback and Mrs. Charles Dnmheim and Mrs.

James Clement. Prizes will be awarded to holders of high scores. DUNMORE BRD3FS Clean up week starts in the borough on Monday with the borough trucks being scheduled to call at. homes in the First ward. The second ward will be reached on Tuesday.

Mrs. Frank Canterella recently entertained members of her club at her home on East Pine street. The Ladies' Bible class of the Presbyterian church will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Mart Bullock, 111 Rigg street. Mrs.

John Duff is teacher of this class. Between now and the first of May Tax Collector Kearney is arrangir.K for busy times at his offices. After May 1 an extra penalty goes into effect on tax delinquents. The Democratic men's organization of Dunmore meets tonight at the offices of the tax collector. It is thought a new organization will be formed for the September primary election.

A meeting of the Republican Women's club is scheduled for. tonight when plans will be discussed for the coming primary election. The meeting called in the interest of the Dunmore water rate fund has been postponed indefinitely. The meeting was scheduled for. last night.

It was postponed at the request of some solicitors who have not yet completed their efforts to get the S60C quota asked from the borough. The Young People's society of St. Mark's church will meet tomorrow night in the parish rooms. The annual spring dance of the Blessed Virgin Sodaity of St. Anthony's church is to be held April 20 at the Casino in Scranton.

A pancake supper will be served by the Home Mlsisonary societies in the Dunmore M. E. church Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. Everybody is The hippopotamus is one of th largest animals, often weighing thres or more tons.

7m Washburn Church Conducts Meeting West Scranton Congregation Begins Seventy Eighth Year; Officers Elected' Last evening brought to a close the seventy seventh year of activity for the Washburn Street Presbyterian cnurcn ana reports given at the an nual congregational meeting which was held revealed the church to be in a strong and healthy condition. The treasurer, Alexander MacTaggart, re' ported that he had received. $15,785 during the year. The pastor, the Rev. John Hubert Stanton, reported that .70 adult mem bers had been received Into the church during the year and that 89 Inactive members had been placed on the re serve roll, leaving the present of the church at 635 members.

The following trustees Were elected for a period of three years: Arthur E. Morse, Harry A. Apgar and Harold Miller. Frank. Thornton; Lincoln H.

Williams Walter C. Winter mute and Arthur J.Dixson were elected to succeed themselves on the board of elders for a period of three years and Roy.WWebb.was elected to the board of elders to fill a vacancy In the class of 1932. The following men were elected to the board of deacons: Earl B. Houser, Howard J. Melville, Herbert J.

Davis, Henry Englehardt, Richard Rome and John J. Oberdorfer. The officers of the church are as follows: elders, the Rev. John Hubert Stanton, moderator; Prof. Edwin A.

Cruttenden, clerk; Frank H. Thornton, Archie G. Nesbitt, Adjutant General David J. Davis, Lincoln H. Williams Gustave L.

Weinss, Eugene L. Vosbury, Prof. William F. Yoder, Arthur S. Gibbs, Arthur J.

Dixson, Walter C. Wintermute and Roy W. Webb. Deacons, Howard J. Melville, president; Almon R.

Sutton, Richard E. 'Gibbons, George F. Palmer, Frank Nicodem, William C. Nimmo, Prof. Everltt N.

Jameison, Herbert J. Davls4 Henry Englehardt. Earl B. Houser, John J. Oberdorfer and Richard Rome.

Trustees, Attorney Walter S. Bevan, president; George H. Adams, Harry A. Apgar, William Ralston, John B. Jones, Alexander MacTaggart, Harold Miller, John C.

Melville and Arthur JS. Morse. It was reported at the meeting that the elders and deacons will be ordained and installed at the morning services on April 26 and May 3. Stolen Automobile Is Destroyed by Fire An automobile owned by Mrs. Mary Jesu, 1709 Luzerne street, which had been stolen on Monday night, was ruined by fire early yesterday morning while it was parked at Luzerne street and Twenty fourth avenue.

The report of the car being on fire was reported at the West Pide police station at 4:30 o'clock yesterday morning, and Sergeant George; Davis Informed the West Scranton firemen of the blaze. Engine '3, in charge of Battalion Chief B. M. Chase, responded, but the machine was practically destroyed before the fire fighters arrived. An in vestigation is being made by the city detectives.

Endeavor Meeting Wilbur Lloyd was the leader at. the weekly session of the Senior Christain Endeavor society, First Welsh Congregational church, lat night. The topic for discussion was, "The Brotherhood of Man." John B. Jones presided. Alfieri Gathering With Angelo Rlcclardiello presiding, a meeting of the Victor Alfieri Literary society was conducted last night in the hall, North Main avenue Routine matters were discussed.

WEST SIDE JOTTINGS Members of the Men's club, St. Ann's church, will meet toriight in preparation for a minstrel to be given on May 4 and 5 in the parish hall, St. Ann's street. John F. Hart, director, requests the presence of every member of the cast.

Mrs. Salo Friedewald will give a reading, "Queen Esther," on Sunday nieht.at the Bethel Baptist church Mrs. Rome's Bible class met last night in the home of Mrs. John Henry, Fifteenth avenue. Frank Vanncss, 1141 Loomls street, is seriously ill at the West Side hospital.

John F. Vanston and son, Paul, 1244 St. Ann's street, have returned home after spending several days in Philadelphia. Mrs. Owen Dolan, Lafayette street, who underwent an operation recently at the Mercy hospital, is recovering.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Justin and son, Walter North Bromley avenue, have returned home after spending the past ten days in Bermuda. Mrs. F.

J. Courtwright and Mrs. Alfred Roberts, Pittsburgh, who have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beck, 217 North Bromley venue, left yesterday for homes.

They were accompanied by Mrs. Beck, who expects to spend the next weeks in Mrs. Sale Friedewald gave a reading. "Queen Esther." last night at a meeting of the Queen Esther society, Simpson M. E.

church, in the church assembly rooms. More than seventy five persons were present. Another large crowd attended the second presentation of a three act comedy drama, "Swanee River," given in the First Welsh Baptist church last night by members of the Junior Drama guild. Prof. Raymond Hodges was the director.

A meeting of the members of the Tabernacle Congregational church followed the weekly prayer service last night' In the edifice. The Rev. Owen Jones, pastor, presided, and routine mat ters were discussed. The monthly meeting of the Phila thea Bible class. Jackson Street Baptist church, took place last night in the churon parlors! A social hour followed the business meeting, and luncheon was served.

Mrs. John Butler, 1308 Oram street, was hostess to members of the Gleaner's society, Simpson M. E. church, last night in her home. Mrs.

John T. Rendle School District Gets Webber's List Abatements and Exonerations For 1928 Received By Board Former Tax Collector Wesley J. Webber turned over more than $2,800 on duplicates at the school board meeting last night. The money was deposited to the credit of the school district. Mr.

Webber also turned over a list of the exonerations and abatements under the. 1928 duplicate. Ills, report was referred to the finance committee to check up on the list. group of parishioners, from All Saints church, headed by the pastor, the Rev. Louis Morlnes, attended the meeting and asked the board that the assessment on their church property be reduced to the $560 assessment on churches.

A law calls for only $560 assessment on a church property, but for the past two years the church has been assessed for its full value. The Rev. Morines was told the the school board has no jurisdiction over assessments and advised the group to go to the county commissioners. Superintendent of Schools Jamea R. Gilligan gave his regular report.

He stated that the borough schools re opened on Monday following the annual sorirur vacation and also told of the seniors trip to Washington last week. He said the attendance report shows 5,562 children, of 93 per cent of tne children enrolled, are now in school. It was announced that the direc tors will make their annual inspec tion of schools on Friday morning be ginning at 9 o'clock. Superintendent Gilligan will accompany tnem. Mr.

Gilligan, in his report, remarked on several papers he has received from Harrisburg on educational legislation. The papers, he said, pro vided for the consolidating of school district, establishing cafeterias in vari oils schools and other improvements. School physicians, Dr. Frank Glnley and Dr. Frank Swift made their regular report Which was re ceived and filed and the recommenda tions referred to the proper commit tees for investigation.

Current bills were ordered paid. All directors with exception of Frank Jor dan, who is still in the South, were present. Frank Walsh, solicitor, acted as secretary. According to the report of Edmund B. Casey, chairman of tne oullding and grounds committee of the school district, several of the schools of the borugh are badly In need of repair.

Mr. Casey, although not a member of the board, is required to submit reg ular reports, last night presented the following letter to the board. It is as ioliows: Gentlemen: The roof at the Jeffefson school is leaking badly, causing the wood' work to be ruined completly. The gutters at the same school are in bad condition, allowing the water to pour down the side or tne building and into the cellar, thus breaking and injuring tne foundation. The windows at the Longfellow Annex rattle badly, allowing cold air to seep through, preventing the easy heating of the building.

I would recommend that the building be weather stripped. I also wish to report that the flag stones and the rear of the main building as well as the fence surrounding the school, are in, bad condition. At the Franklin school, leaks in the roof allow water to drop into the classrooms. Toilets and desks are needed badly at every school and I recommend that something be done to procure them Minooka MINOOKA, April 14. An audience that surpassed that of the preceding night attended the second perform a nee of the Holy Name society's min strel tonight in the parish hall.

The black faced endmen were at their best and received many encores. James McLaughlin and Patrick' Pad den were the outstanding dancers of the show. Among the soloists who did well were Josaph Daley, James Dunleavy and James Lowry. Music for the dancing was furnished by Lonsdorf's orchestra. American legion, Connolly post, held its bimonthly meeting In the post's rooms on Blrney avenue.

Plans to finance the baseball team for the coming season formulated. Manager Drlscoll is arranging a home game for Sunday as the league will get underway on April 26. Joseph Kelly, lnfielder, will be In uniform for the opening game at his old position, third base. Practice will be held on Thursday night in the Driving park. Thomas Joyce, Reading, was a recent visitor of his brother.

Chief of Police Edward Joyce. Manager William Kearney has announced that, he has secured two games this week for the local high school nine. On Thursday they will play the Johnson school club in North Scranton and Friday the Dunmore High aggregation will be the opponents on the home tield. McDonough and Vaughan will start the. initial game as the batteries.

V. J. Dunleavy, Blrney avenue, attended the conference: of the high school principals today which was held in Clarks Summit. Mr. and Mrs.

John Casey, 3235 Cedar avenue, attended the ceremonies today at Mount St. Mary's, when their daughter, formerly Margaret. was received into the sisterhood. DORCAS SOCIETY LUNCH Members of the Dorcas society. Ebe nezer Welsh Presbyterian church, will entertain at a luncheon today begin ning at noon in the cnurcn parlors.

Mrs. Ely Harris heads the committee on arrangements. An invitation has been extended to the public. Are Completed Approximately 1 500 Men are Expected to Attend Func tion in Bethania Church Approximately COO men are: expected to be in attendance at a ban quet to be held tomorrow night in the Bethanla Welsh Presbyterian church REV. LEMUEL JONES by members of the "Men's bible class.

it 'Was revealed last night at a meet ing of the general committee on arrangements. The dinner, which will bt served by the Ladles' Aid society, will com mence at 7 o'clock. The Rev. Lemuel Jones, pastor, will serve as the ban quet chairman, while the Rev. John H.

Kelson, pastor of the Bethel Bap use cnurcn, win oner tne invocation and also deliver the benediction at the conclusion of the program. Attorney John H. Daudo, prominent Luzerne county criminal lawyer, will serve as toastmaster, while the speak ers win include tne Rev. Peter K. Emmons, pastor of the Westminster Presebyterian church; Rabbi Max Arzt.

Temple Israel, and Adiutant Ralph Miller, a Salvation armv Prof. Alferd Williams, chorister at the First Welsh Baptist church, will lead the community slnginig, and John R. Davis will be the accompanist. The Central High school orchestra, which will belled by Prof. W.

W. Jane supervisor of music In the Scranton public schools, will furnish tne dinner music. Entertainment will be offered by James Day, John McCall, Mrs. Vincent Russoniello, Mrs. J.

E. Creider, and Lewis Jones. Officers of the society are: Milton Williams, president; Daniel Lewie, vice president; George' Dicker secretary; Morgan Jenkins, treasurer, and William Thomas, chorister. Anniversary Observed by Mr; and Mrs. Evans Mr.

and Mrs. "David M. Evans, 367 North Garfield avenue, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary yesterday In their home. Mr. and Mrs.

Evans were married i on April 14, 1881, by the Rev. E. B. Evans, then pastor of the First Welsh Congregational church. Both Mr.

and Mrs. Evans are among the oldest residents of the Wast. Scran ton section. Mr. Evans was an employe of the Glen Alden Coal company for fifty six years.

He was retired only six years ago. He is a member of the qutn Congregational church, Hyae Faric lodge No. 306, Free and Accepted Masons, and several of the men's organizations at the Plymouth church. West Side Firemen Respond to Two Blazes West Scranton fire enmnanw in charge of Battalion Chief B. M.

Chae. responded to a slight fire last night shortly after 7 o'clock when some rubbish took fire on an ash dump at West Elm street and De Sales avenue. An alarm was sounded from Box JS7, west Elm street and Twelfth avenue, and Engines 3 and 7, Hose 3 and Truck 4 responded. Little difficulty was experienced in extinguishing the flames. Hose 8, Keyser Valley, extinguished a grass fire yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock In an empty lot in the 2900 block of Frink street.

Plans for Birthday Undr the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society, First Evangelical' church, the tenth annual birthday party will be enjoyed in connection with the weekly meeting of the unit. The program will start at 1 o'clock. A comedy sketch entitled "Those Husbands of Ours" will be given by the women. Mrs. 1 Minnie Jones is the director.

Delta Alpha Meeting Mrs. David Morgan, 1309 Academy street, will entertain members of the Delta Alpha Bible class, Simpson M. E. church, tomorrow night In her home. All members are urged to be In attendance Bitten by Dog George Scherderle, 4, 332 Quay avenue, was bitten by a dog yesterday afternoon while playing near his home.

He was removed to the West Side hospital, where he was treated for a slight abrasion of the left side of the face. He later was discharged. Bake Sake Saturday The Girl Jackson Street Presbyterian church, will conduct a bake sale on Saturday morning in a storeroom at 116 North Main avenue. Miss Elizabeth Phillips and Mrs. Wil lard Morgan will be in charge of the sale.

Card Party Tonight A card party will be conducted tonight at the home of Earl Leader, 851 North Main avenue, by members of the Second district Twenty first ward Republican club. Luncheon will be served. To Serve Luncheon With Mrs. George W. Wettling serving as chairman of the committee on arrangements, a luncheon will be held today at noon in the First Welsh Baptist church by members of the Ladles' Aid society.

An invitation has been extended to the public. J. F. F. Club Session A meeting of the J.

F. F. club was held at the home of Victor Bevan. 1304 Amherst street, on Monday evening. After a business session, pinochle and dominoes were played.

Luncheon was served by Mable Brlggs. Those present were: Misses Helen Seymour, Charlotte Egan, Betty Con nell, Mable and Beatrice Briggs, Messn Victor Bevan, Roy and Robert Seymour. 4 "1 I Ns WW PIMM 4 1719 Harding, is director of athletics, attended the mass in a body. The casketbearers, son of Mr. Harding were: Anthony Dr.

Thomas Raymond John Leo and Bernard F. Harding. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery, Avoca. League Plans Banquet Members of the Liberty bowling league will celebrate the successful conclusion of their season with a banquet next Wednesday evening in Junior Mechanics hall.

Alder street. Walter Hartman, president of the circuit, will be the chairman of the evening and he will make the opening remarks, welcoming the bowlers and their friends. Edward R. Hes singer will be toastmaster. At this affair prizes will be awarded to the championship team arid also to the Individual winners.

A beautiful trophy will be' presented to the pennant winning five. The P. O. S. of A.

team won the first half pennant and. Bonnert's Honey Boys won the second half. A play off will be held before the banquet to decide the champion. i Members of St. Paul's M.

E. Ladies' Aid society will prepare and serve the menu. Serving will begin af 6:30 o'clock. St. John's Party Monday The third annual card party and promenade of John's church will take place next Monday night in Town hall.

At a meeting held this week the committee discussed plans for. the affair. Mrs. Joseph A. McHale is general chairman of the committee.

Hundreds of prizes will be awaided at the affair, including uniform prizes at the tables and many nonplayers' and attendance prizes. Mrs. Vincent Ruddy Is chairman of the prize committee and is being assisted by Miss catnertne Burke. The refreshment committee Is as follows: Mrs. Anna Noonan, Mrs.

Joseph Dippre, Mrs. M. J. Lyon, Mrs. Anna Cawley, Mrs.

Thomas McPeak, Mrs. James Walton, Mrs. Charles Gallagher, Mis. James Ruane, Mrs. Peter Beadel, Mrs.

Anna Mangan, Mrs. Tessie Christy, Mrs. Michael Langan, Mrs. Mary Cleary. Mrs.

George Taylor, Mrs. Michael Golden, Mrs. James Rogan, Mrs. Thomas Kennedy, Mrs. James Carey, Mrs, Loretta Swallow, Mrs.

Tessie Prolli, Mrs. A. McMahon and Mrs. James Kelly. Party Is Enjoyed An enjoyable birthday party was tendered Carl Brombacher, on his thirteenth anniversary by his mother and Mrs.

Ludwig Koeppel, of 615 Pittston avenue. A dainty luncheon was served by Mrs. Koeppel to the guests. Those present were Miss Doris Urbutelt, Miss Marie Killian, Miss Eleanor Hopkins, Mles Helene Schwenker, Miss Viola Phillips, Misa Dorothy Plehl, Miss Ruth Beckerle, Master Charles Cawley, Master Gerard Cawley, Master Frederick Sehwenker, Master Robert Schwen ker, Master Carl Brombacher Jr, SOUTH SIDE BRIEFS South Scranton and central city fire companies were called out "yes terday afternoon at 3:59 o'cock when an alarm was sounded from Box 48 at Prospect avenue and Beech street. Children playing with matches, fire company officials said, set fire to some rubbish under a poroh at a club house of men of St.

Stanislaus Polish National church, at 932 Prospect avenue. Damage was slight. I Sodality Girls of St. Mary's parish enjoyed a social last evening in the high school auditorium. The affair was exclusively for members.

The Ladies Aid society of St. Paul'i M. E. church will conduct a clam chowder sale tomorrow. The sale will start at 11 o'clock.

Green Ridge DOUGLAS GARDNER 1 Home Telephone 4 0918 News Box Thompson's Drug Store ASBURY WOMEN HEAR MRS. BRIDGES Mrs. Mary Bridges, a former missionary to India, was the guest speaker last evening at the regular monthly meeting of the Ethel Miller auxiliary, Women's Foreign Missionary society, Asbury M. E. church, held last eve ning at the home of Mrs.

Lydla Quinn, 1656 Sanderson avenue. A short business session was held. Mrs. Howard Kelly president. Dreslded.

and Mrs. W. E. Bright gave a report on the recent annual conference. More than forty members and friends attended the meeting.

Refreshments were served. Mrs. Quinn was assisted by the following hostesses: Mrs. Albert Phllo, Mrs. Warren Thompson, Mrs.

L. H. Dlehl, Mrs. H. W.

Bennett. Mrs. H. F. Smock, and Mrs.

J. P. Barton. Class Is Entertained Members of the Philathea Bible class, Green Ridge Baptist church, were entertained last evening at the home of Mrs. D.

W. Davies. 1724 Penn avenue. Following the business session a social time was enjoyed. Assisting Mrs.

Davies were: Mrs. Gertrude Campbell, Mrs. James Clayton and Mrs. A. L.

Collins. Meeting Is Tonight The annual congregational meeting. Green Ridge Presbyterian church, will be held in the church tonight. A fellowship supper will be served in the church social room at 6:15 o'clock, and will be followed by the regular meeting at which time all the yearly business of the congregation will be transacted. Plan Series of Studies The Rev.

Dr. William MacAlplne will begin a series of studies entitled, "From Easter to Pentecost," at the mid week prayer services tonight at 7:30 o'clock. He has requested all those attending to bring their bibles with them. PRIMITIVE SERVICES The Rev. Nicholas White will preach on "The First Chapter of Ephesians" tonight at 7:30 o'clock at the prayer services of the First Primitive Metho dist church.

Quick Action when you reach Republican Want Ad Readers. Dial 7222 Ad Taker. Adv For Conghs and Colds Oat Jenkins' Tar Menthol aad Est Cod Uver Jenkins' Drug Store 106 South Mam Ave. Scranton TH Cedar Am JOHN Annual Dinner Is Women of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Attend Event Woman's guild of Hickory Street Presbyterian church, of which the Rev. Dr.

Theodore F. Hahn Is pastor, enjoyed their annual banquet last night In the parish house. The decorations in the dining room were elaborate and consisted of tapers and spring flowers of gay colors, and umbrellas for April, festooned to the girders in the building to shield the guests. Mrs. Thedore F.

Hahn. wife of the pastor, was chairman of the banquet committee. Miss Marie" D. Wirth was in charge of the evening's program and Mrs. Samuel Castles was In charge of the decorations.

Miss Dorothy Scheuer. is president of the guild. The dinner program opened with Doxolcgy and the invocation by th president of the guild who introduced the toastmaster, Miss Marie D. Wirth. Community singing with Miss Frieda Nordt at the piano, and group songs, were beautifully rendered while a feature of the evening was the singing of Mrs.

Russell Clark, who possesses a voice of rare charm. Ml Peggy Kiernan entertained in her usual attractive manner. The speakers of the evening were: Mrs. Lucy Myers, Mrs. Isabel Miller, Amelia S.

Koch, Mrs. S. S. Spruks, Mrs. H.

Scheuer, Dorothy Scheuer, Marie Wirth, Mrs. Theodore F. Hahn, Mrs F. J. Helriegel and Mrs W.

A. Schunk. Those present: Mr. Ocorge C. Mllberger, Mri.

Otto Robinson, Mrs. Samuel J. Castles, Mrs. Karl Haupt. Mrs.

Fred SohmaHt, Mrs. Robert Lohman. Mrs. H. J.

Asperschlager, Mrs. Philip Wirth, Emma Kellerman, Charlotte Kellerman, Mrs. J. Netssmann. Peggy Hahn, Mrs.

William Banner, Lena Wirth, Mrs. Henry Fetzer, Louise Linn, Henrietta C. Linn, Mrs. Harry O. Warden, Mrs.

Marian Cory, Mrs. Lena Smith, Mrs Henrietta Miller, Mrs. Henrietta Buden back, Hemitta Spinder, Mrs. Wilms Smith, Mrs. Delia Kellerman, Mrs.

Margaret Jones, Mrs. Anna Berry, Mrs. Benjamin Staymets. Gertrude A. Olaab.

Charlotte Flckus, Lena, Welehel, Ruth Fox. Kathryn Miller, Mrs. Minnie Mayer. Reba Bresser, Barbara Chrlstophel, Mrs. Frank Klein, Mrs.

Harry Bolce, Mrs. Merrltt Pedrlck, Emma Heckel, Mrs. Theodore Buschman, Mrs. Daniel pell, Elizabeth Nicholas. Edna Backer, Mrs.

Anna R. Adair, Mrs. Mag dalena R. Rock, Mrs. Minnie R.

Scheuer, Esther Gardner. Katherlne Katherine Huester Mrs. Calne Boock, Louise Kellerman, Carolina Kellerman, Anna Flckus, Sarah Miller, Mrs. Oustave Kraemer, Mrs. John C.

Scheuer, Mrs. Amelia Klelnschrodt, Mrs. Russell E. Clark. Frieda C.

Nodt. Mrs. G. A. Miller, Pegg E.

Kelrnan, Mrs. Oeorge Kelrnan, Mrs. Mary Volknandt, Mrs. Freida Geppert, Mrs. Fred Westplahl, Mrs.

Mary wesipram, airs. Attuie Brown. Mrs. Margaret Miller, Mrs. Anna Hef felflnger, Mrs.

Elizabeth Roth, Mrs. Minnie Scheuch, Mrs. Elizabeth Fuess, Mrs. 8telnback, Mrs. Pauline Saar, Mrs.

Ella Weber, Mrs. Carrie Klmpel. Mrs. Mildred Neher, Mrs. Charlotte Jenkins, Mrs.

Verna, Welnlg, Mrs. Katherine Spltzer, Mrs. Meta Pitt, Mrs. Carrie Wetzel, Elizabeth Kellerman, Carrie J. Stelmle, Mrs.

Owen Myers, Mrs. Minnie Kaestner, Rose M. Spelch. Elizabeth Rentschler, and Mrs. Fred Hermann.

KNIGHTS PLAN GREAT PROGRAM The Northeastern district of the Catholic Knights of St. George will celebrate' fiftieth anniversary "of the founding of that organization Sun day and Monday, April 26 and 27, Scranton. Officers of the local branch are making elaborate preparations for this event, which will mark an epoch in the history of the organization. Details have not been completed with the exception that the dinner dance on Monday night is expected to attract hundreds of Knights and their families from all parts of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Members of the organization and their families desirous of attending the affair are to communicate with Fred F.

Kloss, secretary of Branch No. 45 or Henry Reif, president of the branch, and make reservations. The celebration will be held in St. Mary's Assumption church on Sunday and in the high school auditorium on Monday night. William Lonsdorf chairman of the card party committee for the mammoth card party, April 28, is calling a final meeting of all committees for tomorrow night in the high school auditorium for a complete report of their activities.

The school children who are contesting in disposing of books for the awarding of the dinner set and watches on the night of the card party are keenly competing for hon ors. The proceeds will go toward the parjsn tuna. Hospital Auxiliary Is Ready for Card Party The Ladles' Auxiliary of St. Mary's Keller Memorial hospital at their meeting last night, in the nurses discussed plans for the card party which they will conduct in Casino hall in the central city, April 24. The proceeds of the affair will go to the nurses home building fund.

Mrs. Charles Polt, president of the auxiliary, is also the chairman of the card party committee and was en thusiastic last night at the prospects of a successful card party next week Many valuable prizes have been con tributed by the members who have also solicited scores of prizes from friends. Several thousand persons are anticipated at the affair. Mothers' Party Planned For Tomorrow Night The annual Mother's party for the Ladies' Aid society and mothers of members of the Senior Endeavor so ciety, tomorrow night in the parisOi house of tne Hickory street Presby terlan church, will be one of the most enjoyable parties ever conducted by tne group. Miss Minnie Schank is general chairman of the committee.

The pro. gram will begin promptly at 7:30 o'clock and the chairman requests all mothers desiring to attend the party forward their invitation cards to her at once, in addition to the. program a luncheon will be served. Funeral Services Held For Thomas J. Harding With friends from all parts of Northeastern Pennsylvania In attendance, the funeral of Thomas J.

Harding, prominent. South Scranton resident, took place yesterday morning from the residence, 630 River street. A solemn mass of requiem was sung in the Church of the Nativity at 9:30 o'clock and the officers of the mass were: the Rev. D. J.

J. Lough ran, celebrant; the Rev. Anthony Flnnerty, deacon; and the Rev. Owen Garvey, subdeacon, the Rev. Harold G.

Durkln, mastor of ceremonies. Miss Elizabeth Kelly was the soldist at the mass. Students of St. Thomas coMege, where John J. Harding, a son of Mr.

Enjoyed by Guild Holy Name Unit Plans Breakfast Htl Many Expected' to Attend Affair to Be Held by Bellevue Church Society Edward J. Coleman, prominent public speaker, has been selected to deliver the principal address at the eighth annual communion breakfast EDWARD REGAN to be conducted by members of the Holy" Name society, Holy Cross church, Bellevue, on Sunday morning at the Hotel Casey. Members of the society, which includes more than 500 men, will attend the o'clock mass at the church In a body, after which they will adjourn to the hotel. The Rev. Francis Toolan, spiritual advisor, will be the celebrant of the mass.

Other speakers for the affair will include M. J. Costello, managing editor of The Catholic Light; Attorney J. Powell, Thomas Hogan, the Very Rev. J.

M. Smoulter and the Rev. Father Toolan. M. J.

Barrett will serve as toastmaster. The committee in charge of arrangements includes Edward Regan, John Harrington, Edward Crowley, and Edward McLane. Michael Moran, prominent local humorist, will entertain; MECHANICS' PLAN MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Plans for a membership campaign to be conducted by West Scranton jUncil, No. 497, Junior Order United American Mechanics, were outlined at a meeting last night in the hall, North Main avenue. Evan R.

Davis was named chairman of the general committee on arrangements. Mr. Davis will be assisted by Justus Englehardt, John G. Lewis, Robert Justin, William T. Dodge, and Tudor Williams.

The contest got underway last night and will be continued until Aug. 29, at which time the fortieth anniversary of the society will be observed. Six prizes, trips to the orphans home, Tiffin, will be given to the six members securing the largest number of candidates during the drive. The first member to be recorded during the contest was signed up at last night's session by Robert Jones. YOUNG PEOPLE HOLD WEEKLY MEETINGS Sessions of the Senior and Young People's departments cf the B.

Y. P. Jackson Street Baptist church, were conducted last night. Thomas O. Davies spoke on "Paul's Letters" at the young people's gathering, while Evan Owens was in charge of the devotional program.

Reese Griffiths addressed members of the senior division, and Fred Lance 'was the leader. SCHOOL HONOR ROLL Miss Clara M. Niemeyer, principal at the Lafayette school, announces the following as the honor roU for the month of Marcn: Gade 8A, Arthur Jenkins; 8B, Florence Spiritl and Vincent Gallucci; ,7 Mary Marjorie Walsh; 6A, Aibert Tarrlero, George Coiiry, and Matthew Garofola; 6B, Edward Stan ton and Mary Jezorwsky; 5B, Eugene Loftus; 4A, Julia Scaramastra, Leo iPassp. and Mirandy Pennoni; 4B, Louis Socrale: 3A, Flossie Giancini, Albert Dribe, Frank Panunzlo, Margaret Ven tronL Yolanda Bevilacqua, Eva Ogoley, Monica Heffron, Anthony Gabriel, Anna Sbraraglia, Andrew Papa; 3B, Irene Castlegrande, Helen Bodish, An jtoinette Barnaba, Ferdinand Peters; 2A, Marie De Santis, Michael Onesky, 'Enrico Sattile, Catharine Mowad; 2B, Clarence Jones, Rae Morgan, Elizabeth Harris, Theresa Passo; 1A, Rose Mon Christmas Christine Isabella Pizza, Anthony Cusciano, James Ruralo, Irene De Paula, Samuel Gabriel, and Angelina Paka. Dr.

Kerstetter Lectures At Craftsmen's Meeting Dr, P. F. Kerstetter, West Scranton physician, gave an illustrated lecture on his recent trip to Europe last night at the monthly meeting of the Craftsmen's club in the rooms, Jackson street. Pictures taken while touring in Germany and Sweden were shown by the local physician. Evan Jones presided at the gathering, at which time routine matters were discussed.

A smoker aad social hour was enjoyed at the conclusion. A pool and bowling tournament was c6nducted, and luncheon was served by members of the social committee. Simpson Junior Choir To Present Operetta "The Magic a two act operetta written by Mrs. Ernest Welles, organist and director of the Junior choir, Simpson M. E.

church, will be presented tomorrow and Friday night In the church. More than thirty children will take part in the presentation. Mrs. Welles is being assisted In the directing by Miss Eleanor Batfeenberg. The committee or arrangements includes Mrs.

W. R. Better ly, Mrs. Harrison B. Watklns, Mrs.

R. T. Reese, Mrs. W. F.

Demming, Mrs. W. E. Jones, Mrs E. M.

Brister, Mrs. James E. Bartlett, and Mrs. F. F.

Jones. MEMBERS TO BE WELCOMED Candidates taken into membership at the First Welsh Baptist church last Sunday will be welcomed into the church tonight at the mid week prayer meeting, which will be in charge of the Rev. Dr. T. Richards, pastor.

tm" I iL Hobbs, brothers of the deceased andM the guests of branch. No. 45, South Evan' Jones, a brother in law. Literary Society Will Honor Thomas O'Connor A testimonial dinner in honor of Thomas O'Connor, who has been an active member of the Crystal Literary and Dramatic club for twenty seven years, will be given tomorrow night at Schiller's dining room by the club members. For more than a Quarter of a cen tury Mr.

O'Connor has been one of the club's most active members. During this time all dramatic productions of the club have been under his direction, for several seasons he conducted a public speaking class and he nas been the leader in ail of the literary work of the organization. On April 1, he retired as an aotlve member and was placed on the rolls as an honorary member. A program of addresses, songs and music, will fol low the dinner tomorrow evening. Robert Beebe will preside.

"Ghost Bird" Promises To Be Delightful Play Preparations for the play which Is to be staged by the Young People's Dramatic club in Junior Hih school April 24. are rapidly progressing. The title of the play is "The Ghost Bird." The play is being directed by Miss Mary Evans. Those who have seen the cast at work say there is a treat in store for those attending. The leading roles are being played by Miss Viola Evans and Harold Powell.

Both of these people have played to audiences in the North End before and have proven their talent and ability. Other members of tne cast are Gwendolyn Stanton, Chester Harris, Tom Todd Jones, May Evans, William Osborne, Jack Brown, Dorothy Davis. Doris Lewis, Elizabeth Morrell, and William Williams. League Plans Banquet The Epworth league of the Court Street M. E.

church will serve their annual supper In the church parlors tomorrow evening commencing at 8:30 and continuing until all are served. The several committees have been working for weeks under the direction of Miss Marjorie Whitesell. An attractive menu has been arranged and everything possible has been done to make the affair an enjoyable one. Mother's Club to Meet The monthly meeting of the Mothers' club of North Scranton Junior High school, will be held this afternoon In the school auditorium. An unusual interesting program including the motion picture of Lieutenant Byrd's expedition to the South Pole has been arranged, and all mothers are urged to show their appreciation cf the committee's efforts by attending.

Mrs. John J. Owens will preside. Team Will Practice Charles Nardclla, manager of St. Anthony's baseball team, requests all players to report for practice this afternoon at i o'clock at Weston field.

OPERATE ON ROOSEVELT SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, April 14 (P). Quentin Rooevelt, youngest son of Governor and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, today underwent a successful operation for appendicitis' at the hospital of the School of Tropical Medicine. The Chinese Ministry of Railways will buy many new locomotives and cars to Improve the service. IODDIES i Capitol Theater Scranton Republican 7: Booster Club Membership Coupon Sifn this coup6n and bring; it with five cents to the lobby of the Capitol theater from 3 to 6 o'clock on school day afternoons or after 12, noon, Saturday and secure Booster club button.

presided. Refreshments were served by the hostess. A meeting of the Priscllla guild, Plymouth Congregational church, took place last night in the church. A missionary program was conducted with several fo the members taking part. A social hour also was enjoyed.

Mrs. Alonzo Courtwrights, 981 Providence road, entertained members of Mrs. Furey's Bible class. West Park M. E.

church, last night in her home. In preparation for a show to be given tomorrow night at the West Mountain sanitarium, members of the Keystone Minstrel troupe met last night for rehearsal in the First Baptist church. A meeting of the Holy Name society, St. Ann's church, 'was conducted last night in the parish hall. Michael T.

Mcoraw presided. A smoker followed the business session. 'i Name Address Town Phone No..