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The Plain Speaker from Hazleton, Pennsylvania • Page 16

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The Plain Speakeri
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Hazleton, Pennsylvania
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PAGE 16 THE PLAIN SPEAKER, HAZLETON, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 20, 1958 If Hazleton 'Buy Days' To Offer Savings, Prizes Boy Beaten, Robbed Of Two Dollars Bishop Elko Will Officiate At Rites For Rev. Bonchonsky Wed. 't By 4 Youths Who Gave Him A Ride i 1,1 it'll State police today were continu-! ing their search for four youths Deaths who beat up a 16-year-old boy, A lormcr pasior 01 jh. iuuudi-i a G.C. Church, McAdoo, and St.

Mary's G.C. Church, Sheppton, the Most Rev. Nicholas T. Elko, Pittsburgh, now Apostolic Exarch of the Pittsburgh Byzantine Diocese, will officiate at the Solemn Pontifical Mass of requiem in St. Michael's Church for Rev.

George M. Bonchonsky, the pastor, tomorrow at from the vehicle, Aton was given a ride to his home by two men who were passing in their automobile. They were Edwin Bossert and Douglas Keating, both of R. D. 4, Mountain Top, police said.

In describing his attacker, Aton told police he was a young man with heavy black hair who vas wearing black pants. Took Two Dollars The boy who struck the victim then removed Aton's wallet and took two dollars from it, after which the wallet was returned, the police report stated. The driver then reduced the speed of the car and the victim was pushed out as the auto continued in the direction of Rita Crossroads, the victim told police. Shortly after he was forced JOHN J. POBOY John J.

Poboy, a retired coal miner of Coal Township, died at his home on Sunday. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Redziewicz, Hazleton. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 in St. Stanislaus Church, Shamokin.

was W71 my i Corporal David Capozzelli assigned to the case today. Wedding Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. Michael Balotsky, 153 Muir avenue, 42nd last Friday. Mr.

and Mrs. Leo Mikula, 570 Maple street, sixth last Sat urday. robbed him of two dollars, and then pushed him out of their car last night between Konns Corners, Route 309, and Rita Crossroads, Wright Township. Troopers Joseph Tierncy and Stanley Komosinsky of the Hazleton detail, who handled the initial investigation, identified the victim as Richard Aton, RD 3, Moun-taintop. Victim Accepts Ride They said Aton was walking home from a baseball game between Fairview and Pittston High School teams and accepted a ride from the youths who were in a 1953 or 1954 Chevrolet two-door sedan.

Aton told police they put him In the back seat between two of the boys who were sitting there. After traveling about 400 yards the boy sitting beside the driver in the front seat jumped into the back of the car and proceeded to hit the victim several -times while the other two held him, police said. ififltli tomorrow, m. Sfl TO 9 P. 10 a.m.

Rev. Bonchonsky died suddenly in the parish rectory on Sunday afternoon. Removed Body The removal of the body was conducted last night from the rectory to the church where it will lie in state today and throughout tonight until funeral time tomorrow. Services and the recitation of the Rosary were conducted last evening Very Rev. Jackanich, pastor of St.

John's G.C. Church, Hazleton, presided during the rites. He was assisted by 14 priests of the neighboring parishes. The body, clad in white vestments, was placed in the center aisle of the church before the MRS. MARGARET SCHULTZ Mrs! Margaret Schultz, 82, Oley Valley, died this morning at Danville.

She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, White Haven. Surviving are her husband, William, a daughter, Mrs. Charles Fairchild, RD 1, Weatherly; and Christ Schimpf Was Stricken At Polls Christ L. Schimpf, 529 Jame street, suffered a sudden atta of illness this morning soon after he had gone to the second precinct poll in the Eleventh Hard to vote.

Some men who were nearby removed him to St. Joseph Hospital. Mr. Schimpf, a well known resident of Hazleton, was a department manager in the Pardee's Big Store at Broad and Wyoming streets for many years. two sons, Oscar, Hazleton, and tanm 1 I 4 fas TO ATTEND SERVICE Meeting last evening the Worn-an'i Relief Corps made arrangements to attend the memorial service next Sunday evening at St.

John's P. M. Church. Mrs. Louise Bousk received th attendance award last night.

A social session followed the meeting. Walter, at home. The private funeral will be held Friday at 2 p. m. from the Earn-hart funeral home, 333 Elmira street, White Haven.

Rev. Charles I Miss Elizabeth La Versa and Ben Levin, heading the gigantic Hazleton "Buy Days" promotion, scan page advertisement in daily papers urging shoppers to get out and take advantage of the sav ings and prizes offered during the spectacular sales event. Ritter will officiate. Interment 1 1 I kuiucu upijunuuuy iu casn in ai will be in Laurel cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.

m. mi on a gigantic give-away pro gram of $1,000 in free merchandise certificates is being offered area! shoppers during nine big days of a "Buy Days" celebration which This Cold Spring Weather lias A Telling Effect On Business, As A Result, Clothing Has Not Been Selling So We're Fedorsha, 88 Main wni get under way at noon tomor-i street, Eckley, who died Friday, row, it was announced today byi was buried this morning from the Ben Levin, chairman of the Retail I Rev. Nicholas Merchant's Executive Council, family residence main altar where hundreds of priests, nuns, parishioners, relatives and friends will pay their last respects to one of the most cherished priests of the Greek Rite Catholic parishes. Honor Guard Plans Tonight and the early hours tomorrow morning an honor guard of members of the parish Holy Name Society and men folks from neighboring parishes will be in constant attendance until the Solemn Pontifical Mass of Requiem. The honor guard is under the direction of the parish Holy Name Society.

To Recite Rosary Tonight at 8:30 o'clock the Holy Name Men from St. Michael's and all neighboring parishes will assemble for the recitation of the Rosary. The officers urged that blessing at the Puhak gave the FRANK PONATI Frank Donati, of 50 Tamarack street, West Hazleton, died Monday at 7:50 p. m. following a prolonged illness.

Hg-was born in Hazleton a son the late Emanuel and Mary Ann Canton Donati and had resided in the borough the last 33 years. He had been employed as a custodian at the Markle Bankuntil 1955, and was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, the Holy Name society, the Order of the Purple Heart and the Sacro OWE TOCK ED It is the opening event in the year-round promotion plan of the council and another phase in the "Buy With Confidence" Greater Hazleton Campaign, he added. With some 42 merchants cooper Im home. Father Puhak was the celebrant of the requiem high mass in St.

Mary's G. C. Church, Freeland, and also gave the blessing at the grave in the parish cemetery. ating stores in Hazleton paving the Pallbearers, all grandsons, were way for the attractive celebration, Peter Kundra, John Fedorsha, Levin, of B. Levin Furs, and Miss Elizabeth LaVersa, of Deisroth's Concilio Di Trento society.

Joseph and Michael Fedorshak, Paul and John Falatko. With Brand Hew Spring Suits Sport Coats Which Is Our Regular Stick OUT 1 50 SUITS At Ridiculous 70 SPORT COATS p'res! A veteran of World War One he served in France with the Army. Surviving are his wife Nora nee Krupa and one son Francis of Manville, N. J. There are three grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters also surviving: John, of Selinsgrove; Mrs.

Fred Acri of West Hazleton; Mrs. Charles Luoni of Clifton, N. all Holy Name Men of McAdoo, Kelayres and Tresckow parishes join in the Rosary. The sodalists of the parish will assemble at 9:00. The Only Child Father Bonchonsky was the only child of Anna and Michael Bon-chonosky, of Pittston, Pa.

His immediate survivors are two uncles, John and Michael Dolin-ish, and a cousin, Georgette Evans, his housekeeper since he came to McAdoo two years ago to succeed Father Andrew Sokol who was transferred to Ohio. The funeral of Luther Paul Jones, Baltimore, who died Saturday, was held this afternoon from the home of his mother, Mrs. Martha Jones, 122 West Second street, this city. Rev. Allen II.

Roth, 'pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, officiated. Interment was in Mt. View cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Otter, James Godber, Gordon Clay, Harold Daubenspeck, Mark Kelly and Joseph Ancharski. Store, chairman of the promotion committee, anticipate a record influx of shoppers thronging the down town area during the sensational GIVE-AWAY event.

The program, which points out that "Buy Days are Your Pay Days," gives shoppers another big opportunity for savings on timely needs just before Memorial Day, the first national holiday of the summer season, and at the same time joins thousands of other shoppers eager to win some of the prizes during the spectacular event, Levin and Miss LaVersa said. The chairmen stressed that Hazleton stores serve as the shop Emanuel of Hazleton; Mrs. Nich ALL WOOL SPR is olas Sefing of Lemay, Albert, of Hazleton. The military funeral will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Bonin funeral home, Second street entrance.

Requiem high mass will be celebrated in the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 9 a. m. In Mrs. Anna (Habcr) Koroly, 607 East Carleton avenue, who died ping center for such regional com-! Ex-Local Nun Taken In Death terment will be in the Calvary cemetery, Drums.

Friends may call tonight 7 to 10, and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. 24 Saturday, was buried this morning from the Burcin funeral home. Rev. John Koval the celebrant of the requiem high mass in St. Mary's G.

C. Church. Father Koval also gave the blessing at the grave in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers, all grandsons, were Michael Haber Vincent, Raymond, Thomas and John Haber Charles, George and Stephen Haber Jr. munities as Berwick, Shenandoah, Ringtown, Mahanoy City and other surrounding towns and are well supplied to furnish customers with their general needs.

Levin and Miss LaVersa announced there will be one $500 gift certificate awarded: one $250 certificate; one $100 certificate; and three $50 certificates. Assisting in coordinating details for the promotion are: Ben Gauz, Harry Sandrock, John Reinhart, Michael Arlotto, Jules 'Mason and Tommy Tito. A nun who was once a teacher at St. Gabriel's Parochial School in this city, died yesterday at Wilkes-Barre. Sister Mary Callistus, R.S.M., stationed at St.

Mary's Convent, Wilkes-Barre, died at 9 a. m. in Mercy Hospital in that city following a brief illness. She was a MISS JENNIE PRITCIIARD Miss Jennie Pritchard, a native of Audenried who later resided at Shamokin, died at the Culp Nursing Home in that city on Sunday. She was a graduate of Banks Township Schools and was a member of the Staeer-Loneshore fam ily whose kin lived in Northeastern Pennsylvania for more than 60 member of the music department at the convent.

years. A daughter of the late James and Burial will be at Shamokin Thursday afternoon. All Sizes! All Styles! All Fabrics! This Group Is From Our Regular, First Qualify Stock Of Tweeds Ana Flannels REGULARLY 49.50 ANDREW KARD1SCO The funeral of Peter Barron, West Market street, Sheppton, who died Thursday, was held yesterday from the family residence. Rev. Michael P.

Sverchek celebrated requiem high mass in St. Joseph's Church, Sheppton. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were John Brislin, Arthur Lorah, Louis Longo, Henry Wewer, Ted Schutte and John Makara. Ho One Can Beat This Qualify At This Price! Andrew Kardisco, Morca, died in Anna McGourty Campbell, she was born in Wilkes-Barre, entered St.

Mary's in 1901 and pronounced her vows in 1903. She was a teacher at Sacred Heart School, Plains; St. Francis, Nanticoke and St. Gabriel's, Hazleton. Surviving are two nephews and a niece ft Wilkes-Barre.

A sister, Sister Mary Dionysia, R.S.M., died in 1955. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from the convent, with interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Life Underwriters To Meet Thursday Hazleton Chapter of the National Association of Life Underwriters will have its monthly luncheon meeting Thursday at the Altamont. Nomination of officers will be the main topic of business.

John Bruno, Kelayres, employed by the John Hancock Life Insurance Scranton, will be the main speaker. His subject will be "Cold Canvass Prospecting." Rev. Arthur Ferrari, assistant pastor of the Most Precious Blood Church, will give the invocation and benediction. President William E. Leiser will preside.

J. Anthony Christopher is program chairman. the Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, on Saturday. Born in Weatherly, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.

Andrew Kardisco. He was a graduate of the Weatherly schools. Surviving are his widow, Barbara Marcusky Kardisco, four sons and three daughters. The funeral will be held from the home of his son, Joseph, City, on Wednesday morning with requiem mass in St. Mary's Church and interment in the parish cemetery.

Modern Art Will Be Topic At Rotary Club "A Thumbnail Sketch on Modern Art" will be the subject Chairman Howard Deis will present at tomorrow's noonday luncheon of the Rotary Club at the Hotel Altamont. Deis will also be chairman of the program. Next week John Wright will be chairman when a program dedicated to Memorial Day will be Rich Farm TOP SOIL FORLIANO NURSERY Fast Dispensation On Two Coming Holidays Roman Catholics of the Scran-ton Diocese are dispensed from the observance of the law of fast and abstinence on two coming civil holidays by Most Rev. Jerome D. Hannan, D.D., Bishop of Scran-ton.

Dispensation will apply to Memorial Day, Friday, May 30 and the Fourth of July, Friday, July 4. Genctli's 15th St. Super Market Open Daily 9 a. m. to 9 p.

m. We Give Green Stamps Adv. Sybertsville SU 8-3451 Adv. One Group! Our Famous Brand SUITS Regularly JjJ $65 to $95 Always Do Better At LANDAU'S. SPORT COATS One Group Of Our Famous Brands SPORT COATS Specially Selected Group of Famous Names TO DISCUSS JOINTURE A public mass meeting of the taxpayers of Ryan Township, Schuylkill County, will be held at 8:15 tonight at the Lake wood Park Ballroom to discuss the proposed school jointure.

School directors of the township and County Supt. of Schools Henninger, will be in attendance. All interested persons are invited. 1.97 Reg. $29.50 Reg.

$35.00 and $45.00 beautiful 3-piece BEDROOM Death Notices SH8P5 The cold weather has dealt us a severe loss so we must recoup our loss by retaliating with price-shattering bargains. In the height of the season, you can purchase Jimmie's famous make, most-wanted suits and sport coats for peanutsl Nothing has been brought in for this sale it's our distinctive, first quality merchandise. SALE STARTS TOMORROW PROMPTLY AT 12 NOON! 7 All Sales Are Final Ho Exchanges or Refunds Ho Alterations at these Prices Bed, chest, single dresser In beautifully finished Maple that has all the charm of Colonial living. This suite was made to sell for much more, but our volume buying makes this low price BONCHONSKY At McAdoo, Sunday, May 18, Rev. George M.

Bonchonsky, beloved pastor of St. Michael's Greek Catholic Parish, McAdoo. Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass in St. Michael's Catholic Church on Wednesday morning at 10:00. The Most Rev.

Nicholas T. Elko, D. Apostolic Exarch, will officiate. The body will lie in state in the church all day today and through tonight until mass time tomorrow. Interment will be urthe family plot in St.

Michael's parish cemetery at Pittston. John J. Eruley, funeral director. FORMOLO At the home oPhis daughter, Mrs. Rita Volosin, 485 W.

Broad Hazleton, Saturday, May 17th, Anselmo Formolo. Funeral Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Klinger Funeral Home, Nuremberg. Requiem high mass in St. Joseph's Church. Nuremberg, at 9:00 o'clock.

Interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Weston. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7 to 10 o'clock. Klinger Funeral Service. OVER 100 BEDROOM SUITES ON DISPLAY Bfas Stap It's Easy To Pay LANDAU'S One Account Way! 26 North Wyoming Street Jewelry OF HAZLETON Electrical Furniture 27-29 North Wyoming Appliances lIlli.lllmmua.i.n.llilll'illllillTi.

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