Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archive
A Publisher Extra® Newspaper

Standard-Speaker from Hazleton, Pennsylvania • Page 10

Publication:
Standard-Speakeri
Location:
Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Issue Date:
Page:
10
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

10 Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Monday, November 8, 1965 Glue Sniffer, 17, Is Held Beer Firm's Petition Is Dismissed iwr-yli As Delina uent 1 ''P State Liquor Control Board is not; A 17-year-old Hazleton boy, mak ing.his second appearance in Lu-zerne County Juvenile Court Friday on charges of glue sniffing and -disorderly conduct, was held required to show a more specific citation in its license revocation to be delinquent but no final dispo Vacant Chair Will Recall Late Pastor A vacant chair in memory of the late Rev. Dr. W. H. Russell, former pastor of St.

John's P. M. Church, will again mark the observance of the birthday anniversaries of two Hazleton men today. Rev. Russell, Victor Diehm, president of Radio Station WAZL and Robert Bersch, public relations officer for the First Federal Savings and Loan Association, observed their birthdays on November 7 and in noting the occasion always got together for triple celebration.

However, since the death of Rev. Russell several years ago, Diehm and Bersch continue to observe the occasion together with a vacant chair at their table in a special tribute to the departed pastor. Because of the anniversary falling on Sunday, Diehm and Bersch will note the occasion today. sition was made. He will be committed to Dan vyfo itTi Set Jl-vJjf IsC ville State Hospital for 30 days of observation.

City police appeared (: as prosecutors. case against Bl-0 Beverages, Incorporation, trading as "Beer Fair" at Hazleton Shopping Center, West Broad street, Judge Richard L. Bigelow wrote Friday in handing down a decision for the court in banc. Plaintiff was cited for selling soft drinks below costs September 1964 and other times; advertising outside licensed premises, referring indirectly to the price at which malt or brewed beverages would be sold Also appearing before Judge Richard L. Bigelow Friday was a 15-year-old Hazleton girl who it- I I TV had been brought from detention into court by her father on a charge of being incorrigible.

1 She was adjudged delinquent and remanded to the County Ju August 21, 1964, and permitting a sign advertising its products to be displayed on the premises. riaintiff filed with the county court a petition for rule upon PLCB to show cause why a more specific i venile Center pending testing at the Children's Service Center. Final disposition of the case will be made later. A 12-year-old boy from Wap- wallopen RD, who had been held in detention for disposition of his case, was committed to custody of a charitable agency for care. citation should not be issued.

Defendant filed a motion raising the question of the jurisdiction of the county court and moved to dismiss plaintiffs rule. PLCB claimed in substance actions against the board had to be filed in Commonwealth Court in Dauphin County. The court noted the citation pro Stoffas Get $15,000 for Seized Land A Luzerne County Board of Viewers awarded the sum of $15,000 with interest from July, 1965, to control, guidance, education and supervision. The Hazleton area cases were among seven presented to the court by Chief Probation Officer nn llnirorl Fn nrJ Dnnro Members of the planning committee of the JCC Youth nun umieu runu uuiiLt; Group discuss plans for tneir annua, United Fund Dance to be held Wednesday at the Jewish Community Center. Left to right are: David Rubin, refreshments; Roslyn Rubin, decorations; Nadine Klemow, general chairman; Naney Sugarman, co-chairman; and Lee Glassberg, publicity.

ceeding is before the board and has not reached the stage at which Charles Adonizio, assisted by Pro-bation Officers William H. Beck, Olga C. Kozak and Thomas J. Corcoran. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph J. Stoffa, of an appeal would lie before the coun ty court, no suspension or revoea Freeland, for the condemnation of tion having been ordered by the board. 3.40 acres of a 76-acre tract of land which they own in East But Arrested 23 Years Ago, Drops Denial He Ran Area Bordello Judge Bigelow said the rule must I MvIuk t- -v ler. The area is well known to many local residents as Stoffa's be discharged in the Luzerne Coun Percy Brown's to Open at Allentown State-wide expansion of Percy ty Court of Quarter Sessions as Swimming Pool and Grove.

venue lies in Dauphin County Court. The condemnation was for the new Freeland-Drums highway A. Brown and one of Wyoming Valley's leading restaurants and which now skirts the northern edge Death Recalls Sheppton food markets, through the leasing of the Stoffa property instead of running through the center of it of new facilities in the Allentown as the old road did. The Stoffas area, was announced. In a ceremony at the Northampton street testified that they had experienced substantial business loss as well as a general depreciation in value store office of the company, Richard J.

Levy of Percy Brown's, Tracks of Yesteryear STJEE, US from Mahanoy City, pauses to look at one of the trolley tracks of the former Lehigh Traction and Wilkes-Barre llazleton Railway which was unearthed Saturday at Wyoming and Spruce streets where a new electric line will be laid underground. Terminal for the two trolley companies was in the building at northwest corner of intersection. A 68-year-old former Tamaqua man changed his plea from not guilty to nolle contendre (no defense) to two charges of maintaining a bawdy house, shortly after his trial started. The change of plea was entered by Herbert Boyer, who now lives in the Poconos. The charges stem from arrests made 15 and 23 years ago.

The cases against him had been pending in the district attorney's office. Boyer was fined $200 and given a suspended sentence from a jail term of five to 10 months by Pres. Judge James J. Curran because of the remaining property. The new road is greatly elevated above of the crime from Dec.

12, 1942 to July 17, 1942. Atty. Bernard Sheeler, counsel for Boyer, objected on grounds it was prejudicial to his client. Hutchinson answered that Boyer had for the past 23 years time to file a bill of particular but took no action. Judge Curran allowed the indictment to be amended.

Atty. Sheeler then moved from a dismissal of the charges on grounds Boyer's constitutional rights were violated because he was denied a speedy trial. Hutchinson answered that Boyer never requested for a trial. Sheeler said it was not required. His motion was denied.

Cpl. Reed, now retired, who was stationed at the Tamaqua Barracks when he made the arrest in 1942, took the stand to testify. Atty. Sheeler noticing written notes in front of the witness asked to see them. Court called a recess to allow Sheeler time to examine the notes.

After the recess Sheeler announced his client wished to change his plea from not guilty to nolle contendre. The court allowed the chan. e. The case was one of those being brought to trial by District Attorney Harry Lightstone who said the court records had a backlog of unresolved cases dating back many I announced the corporation has signed a lease with Alton, to operate a cafeteria and specialty oman in Ripley Item The death of Mrs. Romana Micheloni of Franklin and Market streets, Sheppton, brings to light the unusual role she played in a Ripley "Believe It Or Not" story.

As the widow of Louis Micheloni, who died in 1939, she lost a son, Tullio, who was the first Sheppton serviceman to be killed in World War II. He was a tank operator on a French battlefield. In World War another widow, the property in question and is in accessible from the Stoffa prem food store at the large Whitehall ises except at a few points. Shopping Mall now under con Hazleton Office Is Listed Durelle Scott testified as an ex struction near Allentown. pert real estate witness on behalf The new shopping center is ex In County Poverty Budget of the State Highway Department.

Testifying as the expert real estate pected to be one of the largest in the state and will be located on Seventh street, east of Allentown, on premises close to Route 22. witness for the Stoffas was Sam of poor health. Establishment of a Hazleton of- Carroll D. Colby, executive di- Mrs. Anna Podany, had resided uel Lockwood.

Boyer was charged by former tniho samp hnnsp in chntnn fice staffed by a full-time employe; rector of the commission, empha The Stoffas were represented by her son, Stephen, was the first''8 amon2 new fraturts add by! sized that the budget is tentative at Atty. Pasco L. Schiavo, and Atty. state trooper John B. Reed with operating a bawdy house at a place known as Trucker's Inn in Rush Township with a Nicki Mey Sheppton soldier to be killed in ine Luzerne -ouniy commission uiiinis point, Deing siiDjeci 10 xnree Franpp in that u-ar lEconomic Opportunity in its tenta-' major conditions ability to raise Elwood H.

Jones. er. Meyer is a fugitive. tive Diiagei oi auopieu iorane i per ceni locai coniriDuuon the fiscal year starting Feb. $16,300 needed to obtain a 90 1966.

I per cent federal grant, and approv- At the start of the trial Assist ant District Atty. William Hutch Indictment Is Attacked inson made a motion to amend the complaint changing the date be sure i your prescription next bears this label Also provided by the increased jal by both the Office of Economic budget are five additional profcs- Opportunity and Governor Scran-sional positions, three additional: ton. secretarial positions, 10 part-time Although the budget is only ten-neighborhood aides, and funds forjtative, the commission's cabinet making financial audits of all pro j- has instructed Executive Director Is there a bank on your block? Motion to quash an indictmpnti McAdoo Men ects for which the commission is: Colby to start interviewing appli responsible. cants for the new positions. charging John Volciak, 426 East Diamond avenue, Hazleton, with leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself was The neighborhood aides will be Pay Tax Fine trained to assist people in their filed Friday at the office of Clerk of Courts Raymond Bittner Returns on Withheld Tax Due December 15 Three more McAdoo men, em communities to obtain help with problems, to assist in the development of neighborhood organizations and in conducting of surveys.

451-2476 ployes of Allentown State Hospital, have been fined for wage and 11 N. Wyoming Ph. 13: If you are an employer who is privilege tax delinquencies at liable for income tax withheld and at the courthouse by Atty. J. J.

McCluskey. Volciak was scheduled for trial in criminal court on November 10. Indictment charging Volciak with the motar vehicle code violation was handed down by the grand jury social security taxes in excess of Given hearings before Allentown Alderman Robert R. Williams! were: 0 George Lucash who paid! "Where You Get Service Along With Price" on October 26. UUUVJ fines of $240 in addition to delin In the motion to quash, petitioner $1000 for the month of October you must deposit these taxes by November 15, District Director Kenneth O.

Hook, of the Internal Revenue Service in Eastern Pennsylvania said. Deposits must be recorded on Form 450 and made in a Federal Reserve Bank or an authorized quencies, interests and penalties Volciak claims that a material dis crepancy exists between the indict 100 North Wyoming St. for obligations dating back to 1958. Lawrence Prekopa, $160 in fines, I If there is a. ment handed down by the grand plus delinquencies and penalties jury and tne transcript prepared dating back to 1960.

by Alderman Dennis Duffy as well as the Criminal complaint, warrant of arrest and arrest report. commercial bank, said Hook. If you need further information, ask for a copy of Circular "Employer's Tax Guide," from the Internal Revenue Service. Joseph Taliga, $110 in fines, plus delinquencies dating back to 1961. Williams said all three are employed at Allentown State Hospital Petitioner claims the language This MAYTAG Dryer gives you more dependability more work-saving features .17 and statutory citation of the indict ment is entirely committed to vto' 1 r.

1 .1 which, he stated, refuses to de-j duct occupational privilege tax and i lation of 75 P. S. 1027 (a) whereas 1 per cent income tax from pay the language and statutory citation rolls. of the criminal complaint, warrant of arrest, arrest report and tran script are totally committed to vio Completes Air Force Flight Nurse Course Captain Elizabeth T. Fellin, daughter of Mrs.

Otto N. Fellin, 136 South Pine street, has been graduated at Brooks AFB, Texas, after completing a training course for U. S. Air Force flight nurses. Cafe Burglary lation of 75 P.

S. 1027 (b) of the motor vehicle code. He claims subsection (a) relates to a failure to stop at the scene of an accident and sub section (b) relates to leav Charges Heard Herbert Waldron, 30, of 313 East ing the scene of an accident with Captain Fellin, a graduate of St. Gabriel's High School, is being Cranberry avenue, appeared in criminal court Friday before Judge Jacob Schiffman and plead out identifying one's self. Petitioner claims that because he was indicted for an offense for which he never was arrested or found guilty by an alderman, justice requires that the indictment be quashed.

Judge Frank L. Pinola signed a ed not guilty to a charge of bur assigned to Wiesbaden Air Base, Germany, for duty with the U. S. Air Forces in Europe. She received her training at the Morcy Hospital School of Nursing, Wilkes-Barre.

glary and larceny. Defendant was indicted on a charge of breaking into Leib's Cafe, 31 East Diamond avenue, June court order granting a rule to show BOY SCOUTS 1965, and stealing a metal box, belonging to Mary Leib, and contain cause on the motion to quash and made it returnable at the next ar ing $130 in cash and insurance; gument court. papers. (united BENEFIT FROM THE UNITED FUND Lt. James Paisley testified! Nice for company: cauliflowerets Friday Waldron was arrested after (cooked) served with brown butter sauce and silvered toasted almonds.

the alleged crime and led police I to a trash can at Broad and Pine MJtCO streets, where they recovered the! insurance papers. The metal box! QUO was picked up in a motel. Others who testified for the Com monwealth were taxi driver Joseph Kuba, who said he took Waldron Coupon Specials Mon. thru Weds. to the motel after the alleged bur I glary; Detective Matthew Parrell and Mrs.

Leib. 1 When Commonwealth evidence1 was completed, defendant's court r.j- unes all your vasli quickly, safely, correctly. Choose tie right temperature, the right time for all fairies. si 29 50 Our bank, which we hope is your bank, is as near as the' corner mailbox when it isn't convenient for you to come in. Our bank-by-mail forms can save you lots of time; they're free, of course just ask the teller for them, or phone, or drop us a note.

KRESGE COUPON Reg. 89c lb. EIILERS COFFEE LIMIT 4 appointed counsel, Atty. Donald KRESGE COUPON Reg. 89c AQUA NET HAIR SPRAY o-iw ik McFadden, demurred to the evi dence, claiming Commonwealth had not proven its case.

LIMIT 2 Defendant did not take the stand. AVith Coupon The court said it would take the I 1 ci With Coupon 49 matter under advisement and hand MSV TAG down a ruling later. the dependable automatics if FREE Eleciric Blanket with Electric Dryers UNION LABEL PRINTING PRODUCED SINCE 1900 KRESGE COUPON Reg. $3.19 BABY PARAKEETS KRESGE COUPON Reg. 48c PLASTIC SHOE BOXES ri LIMIT 2 LIMIT 4 MOADJT.OFFia CHURCH ST.

0FFICC IJLLAJuJLo rv With Coupon Open 10 to 5 Daily Fridays 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. i I I i i I 1 I With Coupon i Open Daily 9 to 3 Wed. Niqht 6 to 8 P.M. of tfazfetdn.

Still Available At: LUSHER LUSHER PRINTERS 30 West Green Street CITIZEN PUBLISHING COMPANY 39 East Chestnut Street HAZLETON STANDARD-SPEAKER 21 North Wyoming Street INTERNATIONAL PRINTING CO. Vine Green Streets 10g W. Broad St. and 14 W. Broad St.

MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. 103 flORTll STREET il.

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

Publisher Extra® Newspapers

  • Exclusive licensed content from premium publishers like the Standard-Speaker
  • Archives through last month
  • Continually updated

About Standard-Speaker Archive

Pages Available:
1,357,107
Years Available:
1889-2024