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1r" KEWSOFOTE run Linked WREATH Glf WEST SIDE THE Oherry Wreitbs of Boxwood, Ground Pine and Bed Berries for Doors And Window a BREVITIES PAINT STORE James Mitchell, of Liberty street, is recovering at his horn after a week's Illness. The Junior choir of the Presbyter Church will meet this evening Trim Your Windows for Xmt at 6:80 and the senior choir at 7:30, Choir rehearsal will be held tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Luzerne Ave nue Baptist Church. Miss Isabel Thomas, a teacher in the boroush schools, is ill at her FORMER TEACHER HERE, DIES IN COLUMBUS, D. Miss Margaret J. MacDonald, who fvt a teacher In the West Pittston public school for 42 yean and who was placed on the retired Uat Jan.

90, 1932, on account of 111 health, pas, td away Tuesday night at the home of her niece, Miss Elizabeth Mac Donald, in Columbus, Ohio, where she had made her home since her retirement. The body was cremated in Columbus yesterday and the remains will arrive here on Friday. A same time the remains of her niece, Miss Jennie MacDonald, who lied in Rochester, N. Sept. 19, last and whose body was also cremated, will be brought here.

That Tairly Shout Merry, Christmas Each Wreath Artistically Arranged and Beautifully Tied FOR THE CEMETERY Grave Blankets and Wreaths of Evergreen and Boxwood. Real Neat B. B. CARPENTER 306 Susquehanna Ave. Phone 2646 home on Wyoming avenue.

John H. Kresge and family have changed their residence from Sus quehanna avenue to 124 Parke street. Pittston King's Ouard Gospel Club will meet in the Christian Alliance We know that you will be delighted with the loveliness off the curtains and charm of draperies which we have on display. Our beautiful showing of rich colorful materials make feasible many exquisite drapery effects your home). Church tonight at 7:30.

No' meeting tomorrow night. Mrs. Paul Bijllngs has been en tertaining her mother, Mrs. James Watson, of West Pittston. Tun hannock Republican.

The Plttston Library has recently received a gift of sixty boys' books, Memorial services will be conducted in the Snowdon Funeral Home, Broad street. Friday afternoon at :36 i iwiw o'clock bv Rev. Richard A. Rinker, Interment will be in Plttston Ceme tenr. It the Prince ot Wales like his brother Prince George is to be lured Into matrimony, the lovely reason may be the Grand Dnebess Klra (above) ot Russia.

Paris rumors link their names In new royal romance. Unpalnted Furniture for every room Margaret J. MacDonald was born in Schuylkill county, the daugh ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William MacDonald.

In her early life, the am DECORATED RODS and SWTKflT'Mni PrTYt ily moved to Plttston, Where she spent the greater part of her life, the family residence having been at 221 South STUDENT KILLED US Beautiful in line i Exquqisite Fashioned and Finished and Evailable in Countless Color Combinations Main street. After attending the la cal schools. Miss MacDonald quail given by Mrs. John H. Kresge, In memory of Alexander Kresge.

Dr. A. D. Quick, the dentisj, who was under treatment at Pittston hospital for a few days, has recovered sufficiently to again undertake practice of his profession. The regular monthly meeting of the Class No.

10. of the M. E. Church, taught by Miss Sue Dewey, will be held Tuesday night next at the home of Mrs. Delmar Huffsmith, Susquehanna avenue.

The choir of the First Congregational Church will meet tomorrow night at 7:45 o'clock for rehearsal. All members are asked to be in attendance. A pancake and sausage supper with all trimmings willJbe served in Trinity Episcopal Church this evening, starting at five o'clock and continuing until seven, by the Men's Club of the church. Admission fee will be thirty five cents. The public is in fled for the position of teacher, and for 42 years was a valued member oi are the New Cranes and other Drapery Hardware.

the teaching staff of the West Pitts ton schools, retiring in 1932. During her long residence in the Framed Pictures Photo Frames (by WE LK ER COCHRAN) 1934 35 World's US Balkltae Billiard Champion Watch this demonstration of skill by a master! Perhaps never again will you able to learn this fascinating game witbom one cent of cost! free) instruction for all, roan and old, men and woman. No entry fee No chars; of any kind. Come in and get acquainted with one of the oldest and most interesting of games. Plttstons, Miss MacDonald was i 't FI ESCAPE TDPPLES Stanley Fedor, 13 West Elm street, Wilkesbarre, a 14 year old Freshman at Coughlia High school, was killed WALNUT FINISH OCCASIONAL FURNITURE Repair Your Old Toys and Paint them with UTILAC Aw nember of the First Presbyterian Church, Pittston, and in her early Of was very active in the affairs of FOR THE KIDDIES last night when a 200 pound be lane the church and Sunday school.

She is survived by her brother, William MacDonald, of Hamilton, i ing weight of a fire escape, made up of a stack of iron discs secured by a steel rod, fell on him. Fedor and companions were playing In the CRAYON SETS WATER COLOR SETS MODELING SETS OIL PAINTING SETS PASTEL BOXES STENCIL SETS DRAWING BOOKS STENCIL BOOKS and the niece with whom she DECEMBER 14 made her home in Columbus, Ohio. vited. The monthly meeting of Class No. 1, First Church, will be held tomorrow night at 7:30 vicinity of the Sterling Theatre, West Side Cigar Store Instruction Tune 10:15 to 11:15 PJtt.

Exhibition Time 9:30 to 10:15 P. M. West Side Cigar Store Exhibition Time 9:30 to 10:15 P.M. Instruction 10:15 to 11:15 P. K.

o'clock, at which time important CHRISTMAS PARTY North Main and Maple streets, Wilkesbarre, when the accident occurred. Young Fedor is one of six children of a widowed mother. JR. WOMAN'S business will be transacted and officers will be elected. Refreshments will be served.

At a dinner given at Martins on the Trail last night, the engagement of Gertrude Alice Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carter, of 490 Third street, to James Lloyd Llewellyn, son of Mrs. Diana Llewellyn, of Hall, to wmch the public Is Jnvl I Luncheon will be served and in i wiu dc awaraea at eacn ing wilt start at 8 o'clook. AVOCA JOSEPH MITCHELL Representative 334 Grove Street Phone 691 The theatre management) announced that boys have made an annoying practice of playing on 'the fire escape but one of Fedor 's companions informed the police that the youthful victim "was not trying to leap ior the fire escape and never played on it In his life." The cylindrical weight was of such size that two policemen could not lift it.

The boy suffered a broken back and a deep laceration of the right leg near the groin. 48 Melrose avenue, Wilkesbarre, was The annual Christmas party of the West Plttston Junior Woman's Club The Always Acceptable Gift HOSIERY FOR LADIES Best Made Fullfashioned Hose will be held at the Dial Rock Chap' announced. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Italian. American Citizens' Club, of West Hughestown ter House on Tuesday evening, Dec, 18. Members of the Senior Woman's Pittston, will hold their regular meet tonight at 6:30 A son was born on Monday to Mr.

and Mrs. James Eohnke, of Main street. Frank Kearney is visiting fn New York City. John Andruscavage is ill at his home on Main street. Martin, three year old son of Mr.

and Mrs. Martin Gllvary, of Mc Alpine street, a contestant in the Sears Roebuck national baby contest, received honorable mention and was awarded an inscribed medal. Mrs. Thomas Reap will be hostess at the monthly card party of the Ladles' Auxiliary to McPhllllps Wid dall Post, American Legion, to be held Monday night in Jr. O.

U. A. Club will be the guests of the Junior ing this evening at the club rooms Club. on Exeter avenue. All members are The party will be carried out in Eingless Chiffons QQv urged to be present.

Those having dance tickets are asked to make re old English style. The appearance oi the Yule log and the burning of the 8 A session meeting will be held in the parsonage of the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church tonight. The Christmas pageant will be presented In the Langcliffe Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at five o'clock, Dec. 33. Joseph Widdall is ill at his home on Main street.

Practice for the Junior cantata in the Bethel M. E. Church will be held Service Weight turns, The art department of Hughes tows schools, under the supexviskwsot 'His? Marilyn Budwesky, has appropriatel; decorated the schools rooms1; ta borough in keeping with thejjChr mas. season. 'Priilv Gall B.

Young has reported that t'' students and members of the sen' are well pleased with the decorations. Bay berry candle for good luck will Members of Troop 25, Girl Scouts, tend to create the atmosphere of an a pair a pair 75c Brockwell Chiffons All Shades old English celebration. will make Christmas tree ornaments and other articles of handcraft at the regular meeting tomorrow night at 7 o'clock in the M. E. Church.

An outdoor supper will be held at Fox The program will be in the spirit of Christmas. A well trained club trio will render delightful Christmas carols and other members of the club, colorfully and attractively attired in appropriate costumes, will Hill on Saturday. Final plans are be taaasjiajjj MONITO SOCKS FOR MEN All Shades qcp All patterns OOK, 3 Pair in Xmas packing $1.00 ing made for a community service during the holidays. 1 a pair dance the Minuet. Refreshments typl A billiard team from Haxleton will cal of the Christmas season will be meet a West Pittston team at the West Side Cigar Store tonight at 8 served.

AY o'clock. The West Pittston team will include Williamson, Cool, Cray, Reber Members of the club are reminded of the Christmas gifts they contribute each year at this party. Just before Christmas these gifts are distributed "THE RICHEST GIRL" The English poet's aphorism, a general truth for two hundred years since the day he wrote it, is contested in 'The Richest Girl in the the RKO Radio Picture which will have its premiere locally at the American Theatre tomorrow. Miriam Hopkins, starred in the title role, is the reformer. "The Richest Girl in the World" devotes herself to testing her attraction for the man she loves, ar.d casts aside the magnet of her countless millions.

Her objective is Joel McCrea, who depicts a broker's clerk with a relatively paltry income. Always traveling incognito, the heiress is unknown et large. She is thus aided in her romantic campaign when she trades identities with her secretary companion, played by Fay Wray, and, as such, gates Mc Crea's attention. When he declares and Raker. The regular monthly meeting of the amon children of needy families in A Complete Line of HOUSE AND BOUDOIR SLIPPERS For Anv Member of the Family At Prices You Want to Pay Ladies 89c to $3.00 Men's 79c to $2.50 Children 49c to $1.00 the town.

Church schol board of the M. E. Church will be held in the church parlors tomorrow night at 7:45 o'clock. A special program has been arranged by Mrs. Willis Barnes and P.

T.A. Mrs. Svend Peterson. All members are urged to attend. Miss Isabel Watson, Miss Elizabeth EVANS BROS.

Shoe Dept. Coad and Mrs. Glen Carpenter entertained at a shower at the latter's WE Invite You to Inspect Our Christmas Stock It has always been our policy to have a stock that will please you at Christmas time. This year, we are proud to say, our stock is larger than ever. The range of prices is so arranged, that we are sure to please every one.

Do stop in and make a selection. 6 SOLVE Every Gift Problem At WICKS' The periodical meeting of the West Plttston Parent Teacher Association 53 South Main Street 'that he could easily marry the rich home on Philadelphia avenue last night, complimentary to Mrs. Ralph Norris, the former Mbs Mary Smiles. will be held in the High school audi toTlum, Monday night at 7:30 o'clock, Those In attendance were: Lillian The membership of the organization at the present time is 1015 and on account of the limited seating capacity, Mann, Erma VanDuzer, Doris Tudor, Lucille Jones, Isabel Watson, Mrs. J.

A. Nesbitt, Ann Frey, Margaret Gard est girl in the world, she forces him upon Fay, now acting as the girl of gold, who accepte him as her fiancee. Miriam has proved to herself that previous suitors only sought her millions But she is astonished when her reputation is threatened ia the intrigue and Joel comes comes to her defense. The action results in a trout caught in Georgian Bay in some seasons was landed a few days children will not be admitted to the performed the ceremony with pennies saved during all of last year for Just such a purpose, ner, Elizabeth Coad. Mrs.

Theodore Miller, Mrs. Ralph Norris and Mrs. meeting. ago by a local fisherman. The trout Seventy eight boys and girls of Glen Carpenter.

measured 43 inches and weighed 22 The late Mrs. Jane Mills, of this pounds. It put up a terrific battle BIG LAKE TBOUT LANDED Ouelph, Ont. The largest lake before being landed. place, willed all her money in bank pioi iwuting climax abounding in the Junior High school will present a Christmas operetta, "The Lost Carol," together with a sketch from "Little Women." Music will be furn many surprises.

to her son in law, Jacob Kuschel, in trust, for the use of her son, Ed xne acting of "The Richest Girl in the World" is in the hands of a DIAMONDS The Gift Ideal! This year we have bought for youjy We have all the new models at wide range of prices. All you1 have to do is to come in and we are certain that we can please yettVV, isned by the Junior High school or ward Mills, during life. his death. cnestra. which will make its first appearance at this time.

Due to the capable cast of seasoned players. Be sides Miss Wray, the impcrtaM play ere are Reginald Denny. Henry she directs that what remains be given to her three daughters, Mrs. Susan Kuschel, Mrs. Harriet Schultheis, and Mrs.

Sarah Taft, in equal shares. The estate Is valued at $10,411.33 and length of the program, there will be neither speaker nor conferences at Biepnenson ana oeorge Meeker, WU this session. On Wednesday. Jan. 2.

a Teachers' nam seuer directed from Norman Krasna's adaptation! of his own uacoD f. is named Institute will be held all day. Parent story. and patrons of the school are invited to attend both the morning and even Traes Hamilton Elgin Gruen When you purchase a diamond here you are always assured of the finest to be had at the price paid. We are offering many exceptional bargains we invite your inspection.

GIFT SUGGESTIONS OF ing sessions. Milk will again be given to chil. WYOMING Leste i Kresge Cor. I a fr, Warren drn in the first six grades who are io per cent or more under weieht: Mrs. John Shulde.

of West Eighth street, was guest of honor at a show those who are not under weight may obtain milk through the association, in former years, at the nominal SHIPMENTS Shlpmr.ns cr r.ilhraclte for the er given Tuesday night at the home of Miss Mary VanCampen, Monu tee of five cents dally. ment avenue. Mr. and Mrs. William Oertto and Quality Merchandise month of Nov.

ra wr, 1934, as reported to the Anthracite Institute, amounted to 3,600,652 net tons. This is a decrease, as compared with shipments during the preceding month of October, of 426,058 net tons, or 10.58 Mr. and Mrs. Herman Greutenateto, of New York City, have rteumed after visiting Mrs. Oertle's father.

Beautiful Gift OFFICERS ELECTED Blf CHANCEL David Hughes, of Sixth street Wyoming Hi club acain i col CHRISTMAS to NEW YEARS CAROLINACREST HOTEL Just off Beachfront on No. Carolina Atlantic City Always Delightful, Interesting and Entertaining A mild and equable winter climate tempered by the Golf Stream, consistently fair weather and an atmosphere of foist activity for rest and recreation in warm sunshln and fresh sea air. The Boardwalk, i panning seven miles ef slimy strand and fascinating sea (always free of snow) Is the brilliant centre of winter seashore life stylish thrones promenadinc and roller ehairiaf visiting the ocean piers and world's smartest shops son bathing and horseback riding on the beach enjoying the offerings of a dosen theatres, fames, clubs, cafes, exhibits, etc All year roif splendid eearses Indoor lee skating, championship hockey and sea water swimming pools mask and danoiaf. Especially Popular Durinf the Christmas New Year Holidays. An Entire Week of Gay Festivity, and Endless Entertainment No charge for Tray Breakfast Every Room Has Private Bath.

Booklet FAIRBA1RN, Ine. per cent, and when compared with November, 1033, shows a decrease of 497,578 net tons, or 12.14 per cent. lecting and repairing used toys for At a meeting of Chancel Guild, of distribution among the needv chil Shipments by originating carriers Trinity Episcopal Church, held last Dresser Sets A dresser set is always welcome. It is a gift that will last Why ncl come in and look over our. su tion of beautiful designs and terns? dren of the borough at Christmas.

FOR "HIM" Rings Lighter Set Military Set Traveling Case Wallets Buckle Sets mning, the following officers were orricers for 1935 will be elected at FOR "HER" Bracelets Compacts Finger Rings Cigarette Cases Broaches Necklaces for the month of November, 1934, as compared with November, 1933, are as follows: a meeting of West Wyoming Hose Company tonight at 7:80 o'clock. November 1934 Tne senior English class of West Wyoming High school has organised ilected for the ensuing year: President Mrs. 8. A. Shoemaker.

First vice presldhent Mrs. Sidney Martin. Second vice president Mrs. Thomas Hoover! Secretary Miss Jennie McKee. Treasurer Mrs.

Thomas B. wwrary cn with the foilowtn Reading officers: President, Wimam Yam ber; secretary, Irene Lyalek. Lehigh Val. Central R. Net Tons 817,394 628.315 254.267 416.806 335.951 A Small Deposit Will Hold Any Gift Until Xmas a son was born yesterdav to Mr.

November 1933 Net Tons 809,476 691.895 332,305 453,949 505,446 475,696 343,535 221,732 174,196 sod Mrs. Henry J. Phillips. We Are Open Evenings To Serve You! Come Inl H. Mr.

and Mrs. Harry o. Miller, of Wyoming avenue, have returned from Penn 479,992 Erie 315,115 Philadelphia where they attended the tc 204.298 nsnerei or Miss Ethel Holbrook, relative of Mrs. Miller, who en loved New England 148,514 wide acquaintance in this section 3,600,652 4,098,230 by reason of her freauent visits hen FISH A CHIP SHOP FISH and CHIPS OYSTERS and CHIPS BEADY TO SERVE 25e We Deliver FORT JENKINS BRIDGE WEST PITTSTON PHONE 1312 JilsLs lw) 6 North Main St and her reooenised ahilltv to a. PENNIES PAID FOR WEDDING quire friends readily.

"Oil 1 JEWELER The Dalles. Ore. Earl Clarke and Use the Classified Department of I Juanit White bought their marriage license and paid the minister who the Gasette tor 'Quick Results. isiVssssssis.

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