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Pittston Gazette from Pittston, Pennsylvania • Page 11

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Pittston Gazettei
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UPkiJSm 'n WM'M CTAZETTE PAffiE ELEVEN 1 5" 1 i ii 't i ii tm ii i ii 1 Mini ill i i ii i i mm. ii i i wmmmmm mmm i i i 1 1 1 1 ki 1 ir 1 3 WW 13 111 I I THE STATE LEGISLATURE SHOULD NOT BE A TOOL OF OLD LINE COAL COMPANIES TO PENALIZE INDEPENDENTS Legislative enactments in behalf of powerful coal corporations at the expense of 38,0005 mine workers, 190,000 family dependents and $100,000,000 investments of independent operators is abhorrent to all fair thinking people. ARE A SUBSTANTIAL GROUP OF PRODUCERS, THOUSANDS OF WORKERS, $38,950,000 IN ANNUAL PAYROLLS AND THE PUBLIC WELFARE GENERALLY TO BE LED TO THE GUILLOTINE OF GREED AND MADE A SACRIFICE FOR FAVORED VESTED INTERESTS? "'oIirfPOlTl 'M1 House Bill 1221, now before the State Senate and having the support of Governor Arthur H. James is conceived in partiality and nurtured in discrimination. It hears the false guise of regulation but in reality is partial and favored legislation designed to aid four or five old line companies by increasing their tonnage and restricting production of independents to the point 1: of ruin.

Just by way of proof, look at news dispatches which followed passage of the Bill in i 1 1 the House of Representatives. Stock of one big company rose from 4 to 5 over night, this company to have boosted allocation of tonnage if the bill finally becomes a law. Anthracite Does Not Need Legislation For A Favored Few But Regulatory Laws Providing A Square Deal For All t' What the industry needs is a law framed in the spirit of fairness to put an end chiseling and promoting harmony and co operation to give producers a united front in a sincere' effort to win back lost markets. A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF WILL FALL AND HOUSE BILL 1221, BY ITS UNFAIRNESS AND INJUSTICE SPLITS THE HOUSE OF ANTHRACITE AS IT WAS NEVER SPLIT BEFORE. Legislation hastily enacted is worse than no legislation at all.

It cannot be denied that House Bill 1221 is being steam rollered through the State Assembly. Any law that would rob Peter to pay Paul is not sound legislation, and that is the very thing House Bill 1221 does. What" Anthracite needs is stability. An industry that is engaged in civil war cannot long endure. Cutthroat Competition and Cutthroat Laws Are Not The Solution Of The JAf Zv liiliiiiii? Remember the name "NATIONAL" on the EAGLE bottle means that this great whiskey is made by the distilling organization whose experience in making fine whiskies runs back to 1796! nL 1.27 FIFTH National DutiHen Prod.

Corp N. Y. Proof. 40 ttraitfit whiskey, 60 pain neutral $pirUu gyT0UI MIDI TO HOD UQUOB MRS. JOHN FALLON, EXETER JAMES BELL, Representative 1.226 Wyoming A Ph.

672 AVOCA JOSEPH A MITCHELL Reoressotatlvt 334 Drove Street Phone 480 ment has been arranged. The committee in charge comprises: Chairman, Miss Mary Remas, president of the. Sodality, assisted by Misses Connie Keder, Anna Marie Senau sky, Delia Tanusavage, Frances Klshkls, Dolores Samley, Orrie Mercincavage, Jule Vltcavage. 111b Of The Hard Coal Industry RESPECTED WOMAN, LWO AT REST TODAY Mm. Appointed to Pastorate The present situation is one requiring sanity, not spanking co operation, not jxL 1 1 A A J1AA A.

A Rev. Benjamin Ridgley, son of versies deliberation, not dictatorial discrimination Reason and not greed equity and not Mrs. Elizabeth Ridgley, of Main HEALTH OFFICERS ARE APPOINTED favoritism a service for the good of all that will dissolve in a law that merits the i street, has been appointed pastor of the Methodist Church it Smyr A large company of sorrowing friends today attended the funeral of Mrs. John Fallon, wife of Patrolman John Fallon, which was held at o'clock from the family home, 21 DeWltt street. Upper Plttston.

There were many floral na, N. succeeding Rev. Walter Whitney, who has been transferred to Warnerville, N. Rev. Mr.

Three State health officers have Ridgley has been pastor of the Middlefield and Rossboom Method 1st churches for the last three years. He is visiting his mother for 3615 s4 a few days. and spiritual bouquets In evidence, also. Re.v, John J. 'Ftatherstone, pastqr, officiated at a solemn re qulem mass at 10 o'clock in St.

Mary's R. C. Church, assisted by Leo A. Granahan, of Olyph i ant, deacon; and Rev. J.

P. Mc Donpugh, assistant pastor of St. Mary'f, sub deacon. Rev. James P.

Holleran, of Tunkhannock, and Approaching Marriage i Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lavelle, of William street, announce the been appointed for Luzerne county as follows: William J. Davis, 45 Market street, Laflin, whose territory includes townships of Pittston, Jenkins, Bear Creek, Buck, Exeter and Franklin. Philip J.

Conrad, 11 Manhattan street, Ashley, whose territory includes townships of Fairview, Slo cum, Dorrance, Hollenhack, Wright and Rice and Nuangola Borough. John Yaple, Church street, Dallas, whose territory includes Kingston, Lake, Lehman, Dallas, Jeckson and Huntington townships. The salary is $1,860 per year. Dismissed were John Stear.e, Edward Thomas and James Campbell. engagement and approaching mar.

rlage of their daughter 'Eileen to Francis Hopkins, son of Mrs. Cath Vt S. R. O'Connell, of Nicholson, 1 were seated. in the sanctuary.

A mine cave about three feet In diameter and as many feet deep, occurred on Exeter avenue yesterday near the Slocum Chapel in the First Ward. Officer Edward Pe trillo Immediately Investigated and Street Commissioner Ignatz Yuch nis had his men fill the hole. A report was received by police from Stanley Greco that two beautiful trees were stolen from his plot In St. Cecilia cemetery. Slovak residents will meet In Town Hall Sunday afternoon relative to the contemplated building of a Slovak Catholic Church in this town.

Mrs. Frank Champa entertained the Gay Time Club at her home on Wyoming avenue, last night. Mrs. Silver Brown and Mrs. Charles Naples were winners of prizes for cards.

A new member, Mrs. Anna Corselettl, of Fox Hill Place, was taken Into the club at last night's meeting. Luncheon was served. Tnose present: Mrs. Anthony De Mark, Mrs.

Angelo Petrlllo, Mrs. Michael Petrlllo, Mrs. Carmen Bar letta, Mrs. Silver Brown, Mrs. Charles Naples, Mrs.

Gene Cossa, Mrs. Anna Corselettl, and hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Petrlllo have changed, their residence from Wyoming avenue to Lincoln street Charles Cuba, Sullivan Park section, received injuries to his left leg while at work at the Dial Rock Colliery.

A special meeting of Exeter Hose Co. No. 1 is called for May 25. Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Bell, of Wyoming avenue, were honored on Saturday, It being their 30th wedding anniversary. erine Hopkins, of Spring street. The wedding will take place. June 17 in St. Mary's R.

C. Church. Miss Lavelle is a graduate of Avoca endorsement of all. ALL INJUSTICE, THAT IS THE GREATEST WHICH GOES UNDER THE NAME OF LAW; AND OF ALL SORTS OF TYRANNY THE FORCING OF LAW AGAINST THE EQUITY, IS THE MOST INSUPPORTABLE." House Bill 1211, to become a law must be passed by the Senate and approved by the Governor. Eight days remain before the Legislature adjourns.

In that period the future of the Anthracite is at stake. Within those eight days the Bill will either become a law or fall for lack of Senatorial votes. Write, or wire, your State Senator and Governor Arthur H. James and emphatically in form them you are opposed to enactment of House Bill 1221. Speak up in the interests of 38,000 wage earners, the business interests of the community and the good of the people generally.

Public office holders are public servants and are responsible to their constituencies above any one else. SAVE JOBS FOR THE ANTHRACITE Tune In Today VYBRE At 6:45 P. M. VBAX, At 6:15 P. William Jermyn, President Jermyn Green Coal Co.

For A Group of Independent Operator Pallbearers were: William Mc Joseph Leo Doyle, I James Donohue, John ilcNulty and Thomas AUardyce. Interment was in St Mary's High school and St. Mary's Hospi (Cemetery, Church Hill. tal Training school, Scranton, and is employed as a supervisor at State hospital, Scranton. Mr.

Hopkins, a graduate of Duryea High school, Is employed by the International Col or Printing Company, Parsons. P. H. O'Brien, of Church street, Is a patient at Mercy hospital, ORDINATION SERVICE Two Wyoming Valley young men will be members of the class to be ordained as priests In the Scranton Cathedral Saturday. June 3, by Bishop William J.

Hafey. They arc Jacob Wldeman, of 112 Riverside drive, Vt'ilkes Barre, who Is completing his Seminary course at St. Bonaventure College, and Frank Baranoski, of Sugar Notch, who is completing his Seminary course at Orchard Lake, Mich. Scranton. Ladles' Auxiliary to McPhillips Widdall.Post, American Legion, will SODALITY GIRLS OF ST.

CASK TO ATTEND BREAKFAST Flans have been completed for the annual Communion Breakfast of the Blessed Virgin's Sodality, of Bt Cssimir's R. C. Church, to be held Sunday next after the 9 o'clock mass. Registrations show that one hundred guests will be served. An interesting program of entertain meet tonight at the home on Cherry street An executive board meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock.

Members of the Junior department of the P. M. Sunday school will rehearse tonight at 7 o'clock In the church. Beekman Arms Hotel at Rhine beck, New York, is the oldest hotel in the United States, it was built In 1700 and has been operated At a meeting of the Exeter Re publican Club In Town Hall last night, James Dougherty, Republican, resident of the First Ward, after he purchased a oheap was appointed to the county post of innings as do Betsy Blotter, the maid, registration Inspector. played by Helen Mattison, and Simon Trotter, played by Ferd IDLE YOUTH WOUNDED Joseph Olenlak, aged 20 years, an unemployed Wilkes Barre resident, is in a serious condition in Mercy hospital, suffering from a self inflicted bullet wound.

Three hours ver, he was found near Myers High school pleading for some one to ''irfa? take him to a hospital. The yoothVg. told police he wanted to dl ba i cause he could not get a Job. Endres, who is handicapped in his love making by his attacks of Luzerne County Board of Assistance, recently appointed by Gov hay fever, as Aunt Bessie fin ernor James, held its first meeting In Wilkes Barre yesterday aft MRS. PANZETTI IS LAID AT REST HERE ally remarks, "Sometimes love a little slow gettin' started, but once JO PRESENT COMEDY It gets goln' It sure does beat the ernoon.

Members are G. J. Bednark, of Wilkes Barre; Fred Bittenben der, of Huntington Mills; Frank band." The Dramatic Society of St. John's Lutheran Church will pre sent a 3 act comedy entitled, "Aunt The funeral of Mrs. Josephine Panzetti, held this morning at nine o'clock from the home, 110 East Oak street, was well attended by sorrowing friends and relatives.

At IS The Shoes That Are Tops With Young Men Now COPPER TONE TANS TAN and WHITE I ALL WHITE STYLED BY PORTAGE SELECT YOUR NEW SPRING FOOTWEAR NOW PRICED AT $3.50 $4 50 $5 5 Cardonl, of Plains; John Daugh erty, of "Plymouth; Mrs. A. S. Gal land, of Wilkes Barre: Mrs. Edward H.

Kent, of Huntsvllle; Frank B. Prosser, of Hazleton. The board has not as yet effected its permanent organization. In order to continue to transact the official business of the Luzerne county unit of the Department of Public Assistance, the board elected Dr. G.

J. Bednark as temporary chairman and Fred Blttenbender as temporary secretary. The makers of Spry, one of the :30 o'clock In the Italian Pentecostal Church, Vine street, services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Cap rarl, pastor.

Interment was in Pittston cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Pull care. Anthony Scaltz, James Bus cemi, Patsy Panzetti, Dominick Occhiato and Ross Maira. best known brands of shortening, is offering as a premium with the It purchase of 3 pound can of Spry a big glass measuring and mixing' pitcher for use in the kitchen. This pitcher, according to the announcement, is given In a combination offer with a three pound can of the shortening.

It has a strong base. Bessie Beats the Band," on Friday evening, May 26th, at 8 o'clock, in the Sunday school rooms. The cast includes such old favorites as Helen Mattison, Bessie Morgan, Ray Stouch, Ferd Endres, Jr, and Carl Drummond and introduces three new comers. Eleanor Shich, Alice Thomas and Robert Drummond. The chief laugb ingredient in' this mirthquake plot is.

how the women get the better of the men in the matrimonial market, and how Aunt Bessie (played by Bessie Morgan) lays successful siege to the heart and pocketbook of Hezeklah Hawk eye, the village lawyer (played by Ray Stouch). The play is under the direction of Miss Violet Schmaltz. Eleanor Shick as Alice Morley, takes unto herself a salaried husband In the person of Paul Vernon, played by Carl Drummond, to get even with Frederick Frost, played by Robert Drummond, who had earlier left her waiting at the 1 an easy pouring lip and a large. AN ALUMNAE OFFICIAL The members of the Library Sci TO PREPARE ROOMS FOR WOMEN JURORS Judge W. A.

Valentine has handed down order for the court en banc directing the county commissioners to prepare rooms the court house for the housing of women Jurors. The order came just as court officials were having difficulty in securing rooms for jurors at Wilkes Barre hotels, on account of rush of patronage due to a convention. comfortable handle. Large enough for mixing and beating the pitcher holds over a pint or more than two cups. This permits measuring, mixing, beating and pouring all from one howl.

jivans Bros. Shoe Dept. HEADS WOMAN'8 CLUB ence Club, of Mat ywood College, Scranton, enjoyed a picnic at Little Flower Camp at Tobyhanna yesterday. At a meeting of the club held at Marywood College previous to the picnic Miss Katherine Kennedy, of this, city, was elected vice Mrs. J.

Stewart Williams was 53 South Main Street elected president of the West Side Woman's Club. Kingston, succeed TREASURY BALANCE Washington. May 19. Cash Balance, 13,024,037,418.14. Wsrner Baxter and Csiar Remere in "Return of the Cjeee KM" at The American Theatre Today and Tomorrowr church.

Alice Thomas, as May Ket a hopeful spinster, has her i ing Mrs. Bradley Koons. jll'limilssisssislllssisifa.

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