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PAGE SHAMOKIN NEWS-DISPATCH. SHAMOKIN, PA, wbNST3Y, NOVEMBER 10, 1937 TWO MRS. J. NOWAKOSKI SURVEY URGES iOfeERN JAMES DORMERPAIR JAILED IN IjAMES JOYCE DIES 'AT LOCUST GAP HOME Personal and Social Events ROBBERY CASE i James yce. 71.

prominently known resident of Locust Gap. died at his home following an Illness of HEART ATTACK IS FATAL FOftcv G. HOLLENBACK Retired Embalmer Succumbs at Home of Son in Wilkes-Barre. one wees, araui rIjir Grant Hollenback, 74, member of one of Shamokin 's oldest and best known families and who was numbered among the first embalmers in the United States, died at 4:10 this morning at the home of his eon, Ralph Hollenback, Wilkes-Bar- re, where he had been a guest during the past several weeks. Death was due to a complication of diseases.

Mr. Hollenback, retired since 1919 because of impaired health, was able to be about his home at Rock and Webster Streets until several month ago. When his health became more impaired he was taken to the home of his son at Wilkes-Barre, where his decline continued until death came this morning. Grant, son of the late Dr. and ff Mr.

David S. Hollenback, was born VJ in Luzerne County, December 11, 1861, coming here with his father, one of Shamokin's first and later one of its best known physicians, in early childhood. In his early youth he entered the employ of the late Malcom C. farrow, pioneer mortician, and with the development of the process of embalming for the preservation of the dead, became one of the first embalmers in the nation. Learning1 the intricacies of that profession while still in his eirly youth, Grant Hollenback became recognized as an expert mortician.

He continued in the services of the Farrow mortuary here from his boyhood until he retired in 1919. Mr, Hollenback, through his professional association, became widely known throughout the entire community. He was married as a young man to Miss Eva Derrick, who 'preceded him in death, July 26, 1927, since which time he and his son, Dr, Leon Hollenback, maintained the family residence. Mr. Hollenback was one of the oldest members of the first United Breth OVER CABIN CAUSES RIH TRAGEDY Faust Boy and Companion Trapped by Flames in Forest Concern over the safety of a moun-; tain cabin in which he was Inter ested was the rause of the death late JJonday of Harry D.

Faust, 19, son of Mr. and Kirs. Harry Faust. of Worth, W. Va, mention of which was made in tnese columns u-r- day According to telegraphic repons from Worth, young Faust and 12 companions went to the mountain near Worth during a raging forest fire to ascertain whether a cabin they ejected had survived the fire.

After making certain the cabin was lafe, Faust and Thomas Jones, 12, also of Worth, separated from oth ers of the group and proceeded to a ledge to watch the progress of the forest fire. While the youth were on the ledge the fir encircled theajj, trapping them. Both were burned to death. When the two failed to return their homes early Monday evening their fathers organized searching oarties, and after the fire had bunv cd itself out in the vicinity of the cabin, where the boys were last seen, the charred bodies were found on the ledge. Mr.

and Mrs. Frank O. Pfouts and David P. Faust, this city, grandparents of the youth, left early yesterday for Worth. It is understood the body of the victim 16 to be brought to Shamokin for burial.

F.R. Acts to Push Building Work (Continued from Pin One) Gerard Swope, president of General Electric. Henry C. Turner, NeV York, president of the Turner Construction Company. S.

Sloane Colt, New York, banker. istant secretary of labor now con-i nected with the Radio Corporation of America, also was Invited. Government financial and labor experts who will sit in on the session were headed by Marriner S. Socles, chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. Other conferees included J.

Matthew Daiger, special assistant to the Federal Reserve Board, and Isador Lubin, head of the Department of Labor statistical bureau. JFbite House aides said it was logical to assume that the cost of building materials Mr. Roosevelt said recently they were too high to Ermit Tolume construction would discussed. White House sources also said that Wood, Swope, Turner and Colt had been making a private study of bousing construction for Mr. Roosevelt.

Inasmuch as Nathan Straus, administrator of the new U. S. hous-lnf authority, was not called to the conference, it was indicated the dis-tusslon would center around the part private capital could be induced to take in a building boom. Morgenthau and Senator Harry T. Byrd, Va, speak in New York before the Academy of Political Bcience.

Their subject will be "Gov-' eminent Expenditure." Advance notice on Morgenthau's speech is that It will deal with future as well as past spending and the problem of balancing the budget. These two men are fairly representative of the disputing elements now striving for control of the New Deal-Democratic party. Cleavage is most evident on questions of spending, taxation and federal incursions Into fields of regulation and operation hitherto occupied by private Industry. a Parker Gilbert, a J. P.

Morgan Company partner, will preside at the academy dinner. Byrd will speak at 9:00 p. to be followed immediately by Morgenthau at 9:30 p. m. EST.

Both addresses will be broadcast. Morgenthau's discussion of federal spending policies was anticipated today because it comes during a series of White House conferences at which Mr. Roosevelt is attempting to coordinate his hopes for balancing the budget with conditions which apparently demand acceleration of big scale spending. The decision confronting Mr. Roosevelt is whether to adopt another big "pump priming" program of government expenditure or to attempt to maneuver business and finance into private spending op- I a of in it is IES SUDDENLY yesi lnesinui oircci xwar dent Dies in Region Hospital.

Jamca Dormer, 821 West Chestnut Street, died of a complication of dLeases at 8:00 this morning In Fountain Springs Hospital. He was 85. Mr. Dormer, a retired miner, was born in Minersville. He resided to Shamokin during recent years, and was a member of St.

Joseph's Church. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Cecilia O'Neil. with whom he resided: Mrs. Mary Golden.

Lykens; John Dormer, Miss Bertha Dormer, Mrs. Teresa Om-lor, Edward Dormer and Margaret Dormer. There are 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:00 from St. Joseph's Church.

Burial will be in St. Edward's Cemetery. Chinese Flee From Japanese Attack (Continued from Pg One) could place its shells more accurately. "Therefore the shells will not land in the settlement," he said. West of the city, the Chinese resistance stiffened.

Japanese opened up a barrage with machine guns, trench mortars and airplane bombs. There came from the Chinese lines such a burst of fire in response that Japanese tanks, moving forward under shelter of the barrage, were forced to retreat. Crews of the foreign warships, in the Whangpoo watched curiously as a small Japanese River gunboat armed with two light guns started up the river toward a boom, made of river ships and small boats, which the Chinese constructed weeks ago to block the passage of Japanese ships. Two launches were lowered from the gunboat and sailors quickly jumped down into 'them. Chinese machine gunners opened fire but the launches kept on up to the boom where the Japanese tried to cut the anchor of a big boat in the center.

They hoped the boat would drift down stream but it did not and they began Mo try to blow it up. This boom is extended across the river from the Nantao quarter to Pootung, across river from the International Settlement. It was apparent that the Japanese hoped to clear the river so that landing parties could enter Nantao from the river side. The two navy launches left the boom and nine Japanese planes began to bomb it. Their bombs struck also on the Nantao waterfront.

As night fell, there was seen on the west and north fringes of the city a strange, ordered line of fires burning darkly. It was believed that they were the funeral pyres of Japanese and Chinese soldiers killed in recent days, their bodies piled at intervals by Japanese sanitary squadrons. It appeared that the Chinese held I fragments of several divisions of regulars in addition to 3,000 volunteers and 6,000 militarized police in the Nantao area about 12,000 men in all in hope that they wouid resist to the end. Some of these men chatted to French troops across the little canal that runs between Nantao and the French concession, and said that they intended to stick to the death. But others were angry because they felt they were being sacrificed to no advantage.

They were exhausted and hungry, and in no shape to fight. However, all would be able to reach safety in the French concession provided they dropped their arms and stripped off their uniforms. FRANK CLEMENS EXPIRES IN PHILA. Frank G. Clemens, 82, formerly of Pottsvllle, died at his home in Philadelphia following a lingering illness.

Mr. Clemens was a member of a pioneer Pottsvllle family identified with the early days of the Anthracite industry, but was a resident of Philadelphia for some years. He is survived by his widow, the former Phoebe Robertson, sister of the lat- Andrew D. and George W. Robertson, this city, and two daughters.

LOCAL ROTARIANS VISIT SCHUYLKILL A group of Shamokin Rotarians left this afternoon for New Philadelphia, Schuylkill County, where they will attend a Charter Night meeting of the Silver Creek-Schuylkill County Rotary Club. In the party were Paul E. Wit-meyer. Wallace Brown. Clarence ren Church and Sunday school and was active in church work until falling health kept him confined to his home.

Surviving are three sons, Dr. Leon Hollenback, Shamokin; Clyde, Philadelphia, and Ralph, Wilkes-Barre, together with a half-brother, Wallace Hollenback, Shamokin, and a grandson, Grant Hollenback, II, Wilkes-Barre. yjv Funeral services will be held fromi yj the M. C. Farrow Son Funeral Parlors, 608 North Liberty Street, Friday afternoon at 2:00.

Friends may view Thursday evening between the hours of 7:00 and 00. The Rev. H. J. Behney, pastor of the First United Brethren Church will officiate.

Burial will be in Shamokin Cemetery. P. U. C. Rejects flail Rate Plea The Hebrew Ladles' Aid Society will, be hostess at a dance to be held this evening at Tresaiers uo uuotn Inn.

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary drill team are requested to meet at 8:30 Thursday morning in their rooms to participate in toe Armistice Day parade. The Junior Auxiliary of the Amer ican Legion will hold a special meeting Friday evening at 5:00 in the American Legion building. Mrs. Clarence Hand, chairwoman of the organization, requests all members to attend. Mrs.

Phyllis Barr, Kulpmont, has been admitted to the Ashland State Hospital to be under observation of specialists for treatment of an illness with which she has been recently afflicted. Vincent Fry, former Shamokin man who has been located in Mc-Cook, for the past several years, i visiting at the home of his mother at 1107 West Walnut Street. Mr. Fry is accompanied by his wife. Miss Martha Mulliner was guest of honor at a party last evening in honor of her birthday at the home of her mother, Mrs.

Anna Mulliner. Prizes were awarded to Dorothy Dries and Clara O'Brien. Mrs. Mary Berjeski, 57 Sherman Street, wife of Frank Berjeski, is a patient in Geisinger Memorial Hospital, Danville, where she is undergoing treatment preparatory to an operation. Robert "Terry" Davis, service officer of Blyler-Quinn Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and president of the former Henry Clay colliery local, today is celebrating the thirty-ninth anniversary of his birthday.

"Terry" is also an active member of the Friendship Hose Company. The Busy Bee Club of Mrs. Glenn Kerstetter's Sunday School class held a meeting last evening at the home of Miss Betty Coutts, Sunbury Street. Those present were: Fay Falch, "Marion Mintzer, Emily Star, Thelma Pickering, Ruth Adams, Helen Boyd, June Stank, Alfreda Mathews, Thelma Savage, Mae Nolt and Marion Herb. A surprise party was held in honor of Mrs.

Dora Batman, Tharptown, in honor of her birthday. Those in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. William Fryberger, Mr. and Mrs.

Samuel Fryberger, Miss Eva Fryberger, Mrs. Lottie Wurst, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Steward Shaffer, Jeanette and Dorothy Shaffer, Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Swank, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Batman, Clarice, Margaret and Palmer Batman and Helen Shlckley. A Hallowe'en masquerade party was held at the home of Mrs.

Hattie Weikel, East Cameron Township. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Weikel, Helfenstein; Mr. and Mrs.

Erwin Whary and daughters, Marcene, Phyllis and Lorraine, and son, William, Trevorton; Verna Weikel, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tobias and daughter, Gloria, and sons, Russel, Clair and Harlan, Oowen City; Franklin Maurer, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Erdman and son, Rodger, Mr.

and Mrs. Sydney Long and daughter, Marlene, and son, Darwin, Arnold Collier, Hilbert Collier, Sara Long, Robert Whary, El wood Horn-berger and Charles Erdman, West Cameron; Mrs. Goldie Fetterolf, Misses Lillian and Flora Paul, Douty-ville; Misses Marie and Elva Weikel, Paul Weikel, Nelson Weikel, Kenneth Weikel, Leonard Weikel, Lawrence Weikel and Mrs. Hattie Weikel. Funerals ALBERT M.

ELLIOTT The funeral of Albert M. Elliott, prominently known carpenter foreman, churchman, Sunday school tannVinf An1 fo tflm 1 i ct nilnTt HiftH 18 Saturday night following a lin- gering illness, was held from the residence on Elm Street at 2:00 this afternoon and was attended by numerous relatives and friends. During last evening members of the A. M. Elliott Class of the Lincoln Street Methodist Episcopal Sunday school and members of other church organizations Joined with friends in visiting the saddened home to pay tribute to the memory of Mr.

Elliott and to extend sympathy to the family. The memorial rites this afternoon were in charge of the Rev. E. B. Davidson, pastor of the Lincoln Street church, assisted by the Rev.

Edward O. Butkofsky, of St. John's Reformed Church, and Rev. Josephine Richards, of Mt. ZIon Welsh Congregational Church.

Burial was in the family plot in Shamokin Cemetery, with the Masonic fraternity holding memorial services at the graveside. Working Time at the Collieries ALL collieries will be Idle EXPIRES IN CHICAGO Mrs. Joseph Nowakoski, wife of a former Mount Carmel chief burgess and for many years a prominently known resident of that place, died in Chicago, where the family has resided a number of years. The body will be sent to Shenandoah for burial. Mrs.

Nowakoski was the mother of Attorney Alex Nowakoski, formerly of Shamokin, later of Shenandoah, who preceded his mother in death several years ago. Three Killed by Blast in Quarry Accidental Discharge of Dynamite Cap Believed Responsible. BELLEFONTE, Nov. 10 (U.R) Accidental discharge of a dynamite cartridge was believed today to have caused an explosion at the White rock Lime Quarry at Pleasant Gap, four miles from here, which killed three men and Injured four others, one seriously. The blast ripped through the quarry yesterday afternoon, less than 30 -minutes before quitting time, as the workmen were "tamping down" explosives into a hole drilled into the rock.

The fact that only one of seven charges exploded probably saved the lives of other workers. Ten men were in the quarry when the explosion occurred. The dead were Melvin Scott, 30, a Curtis Heeman, 56, and William Corrigan, 30, both helpers, all of Pleasant Gap or vicinity. Struck by the full force of the blast, Scott and Heeman were killed outright. Most seriously Injured was Harry Trexler, 28, of Pleasant Gap, who was taken to Bellefonte Hospital suffering 'from a fractured leg, lacerations and shock.

Slightly hurt were Paul Stoner and Harry Keller, both of Centre Hall, and Carl Ballio. Japs May Reject Peace Proposal Rejection May Be Based on Russia's Insistence on Participation. BRUSSELS, Nov. 10 (U.PJ-Japan may reject any proposal by the nine power conference to mediate the Chinese-Japanese war, diplomatic sources reported today, because of Russia's insistence on taking part in the negotiations. Japan's reply to an invitation asking her to negotiate an armistice with China through a "steering committee" of the 19-natipns Brussels meeting is expected either Friday night or Saturday.

Many delegates felt that the Japanese reply would offer little, of concrete value to settle the far eastern conflict so long as Russia is represented at the conference. Aocording to reports from Tokyo, Japan objects to Russia's presence here on the ground that Russia never adhered to the nine power treaty. Russia was not invited to the 1922 conference in Washington where the nine power treaty was signed, but was invited to the Brussels meeting because of her interests in the far east. Because of the deadlock over the sub-committee, no attempt was made at today's meeting to complete its personnel. The conference met briefly, paid tribute to Ramsay MacDonald, and adjourned until Saturday at 11:00 a.

when Japan's reply will be considered. Prphe Athletics At Kingston H. S. HARRISBURG, Nov. 10 (U.R) Because of a "veil of suspicion" over athletics at Kingston High School, an Investigation will be started November 16, Pennsylvania Inter-scholastic Athletic Association Secretary Edmund Wicht announced today.

Wicht will assist investigation of eligibility standards at the school on request of Richard F. Mc-Nichols, P. I. A. A.

District No. 2 chairman and principal of North Scranton Junior High School. In a letter to Wicht today, Mc-Nichols indicated he is anxious to clear up "suspicion" of eligibility violations. "Since suspension of one (Robert Crossin, overage) and rumors of other ineligible players, I suggest a thorough investigation," Mc-Nichols told Wicht. Request for eligibility clarification at Kingston came before repercussions of reportedly similar difficulty at Shamokin High School had subsided.

KNIGHTS COLUMBUS TO CONFER DEGREE 1 Officers of the Knights of Columbus here have completed arrangements for the conferring of the second degree on a class of 15 members in St. Edward's Parish Hall, Franklin and Webster Streets, at 3:00 next Sunday afternoon, with the degree work to be in charge of a team under the direction of P. J. Friel. Members of regional councils will be guests at the initiatory work.

Following the conferring of the degree, members and guests will be served a buffet luncheon in the Knights of Columus rooms at In-dependence and Liberty Streets. TEACHER IN HOSPITAL Miss Isabella Lawrence, East Clay Street, a member of the borough staff of teachers, yesterday submitted to an operation at the hands of specialists in the City Hospital, Wiiliamsport, and advices from the institution indicate the patient to be resting comfortably. Miss Lawrence has been indisposed and under medical care at her home during recent weeks, and it was upon the advice of her attending physician she submitted to an operation yesterday. REVAMPING OF SHIP PROGRAM Creation of Maritime Medi ation Commission Proposed in Report WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (U.RV-The U.

8. Maritime Commission today called on congress to revise drastically American ship subsidy program and to create a maritime mediation board to deal, with marine labor conditions which it said were "disgraceful." Presenting a 136-page economic survey of the shipping Industry, the commission characterized the merchant marine as a "very sick industry," suffering primarily from outmoded tonnage and chaotic labor conditions. The commission, which is headed by Joseph P. Kennedy, proposed six changes which it said were essential to attainment of the objectives of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. They are: 1.

Assurances of protection of operators of subsidized ships against cancellation of government aid without cause. 2. Reduction of the down payment required by operators for construction of new ships from 25 per cent of the domestic building cost to 25 per cent of the cost in a foreign shipyard. This would In crease the amount of money which the government would lend for ship construction. 3.

If the construction subsidy were greater than 50 per cent of the cost of a vessel, the operator would be permitted to build abroad. 4. Provisions for "recapture oi profits" should be based on a 10-year instead of five-year period. 5. Enlargement of the commission's powers to relax restrictions relative to subsidiaries and foreign-flag affiliations.

6. Authority to waive the $25,000 salary limitation for executives of subsidized lines when it would be In the public interest. The commission reported that of this country's total seagoing fleet of 1,422 will be 20 years old or more obsolete by 1942. The commission stressed the seriousness of the outlook, declaring that of 31 steamship lines operating under ocean mail subsidy contracts, only nine are now considered certain of survival. "The replacement problem is very acute," said Kennedy.

"The few lines which have adequate reserves do not need new vessels; the lines which must build, and build heavily, will find it difficult, almost without exception, to raise the down payments necessary for new vessels. "Next to replacements, the most serious problem with which we are confronted is the labor situation. Conditions aboard American vessels have been disgraceful. The commission recommends the establishment of a mediation board similar to that provided by the Railway Labor Act as a solution to the present chaotic conditions in the ranks of maritime labor." Finds Brother Believed Dead (Continued Prom Put One) state of semi-consciousness. As the victim regained temporary consciousness -and she continued addressing him, the veteran asked: "Is that' you, Marcelle?" Recognition completed, the man long mourned as dead again lapsed into a coma and continued in that condition when Mrs.

Weirick was compelled to return to her home in Sunbury. Physicians in the hospital informed the Sunbury woman her brother might live for some months, but declared his case a hopeless one, the result of wounds and inhalation of gas during his military service. He has been under hospitalization since the war and an error in records made at the time du Frane was "XlttTV': lieving he had perished with thou sands of comrades. Fernand du Frane was 22 years of age when he was called with the first class into military service for France in 1914. He is now.

45 years of age. The family residence is in Hautmont, France, and it was there the Sunbury veteran and MioS 5u Frane were married at the close of the war. COMMISSION FILES APPEAL ON AWARD Northumberland County commissioners today filed appeal from the award of a board of view made two Charles Krause. Tharptown, in the sum of $1,200, for damages to their residential property through the construction of the state highway. Solicitor Fred B.

Moser for the commissioners contends the viewers were without authority to assess the damages against the county. He contends further the award is excessive and asks a Jury trial. At the time the viewers filed their award they also recommended the county provide additional drainage at the Krause property to prevent further damage. When the new highway was constructed heavy fill was made opposite the Krause residence, throwing the entire property below the level of the highway. BURGESS SHISSLER PASSES MILESTONE Chief Burgess A.

O. Shlssler. serving his 12th year as mayor of Shamokin. yesterday celebrated his 71st birthday. The chief executive performed his daily duties as usual, and later returned home, where he spent the remainder of the day quietly in celebrating his natal day.

Mount Carmel Justice Com mite Two Youths to County Jail. A plea of guilty by Peter Zarkoskle and Joseph Chemielewskl (alias Bursbv Moleskie). Mount Oarmel young men, resulted in their commitment to the Sunbury Jail on charges of robbery at the Brldy service sta tion. Green Ridge, October 18. The hearing was held In the office of Justice of the Peace Joseph Zecoskie, Mount Carmel.

Corporal John Herman of the Pennsylvania Motor Police, prosecuted the men. Both admitted having participated in the holdup, and said they spent the money taken from a cash register. They toured New York State and other eastern cities, returning when their money gave out. Marion (Chick) Day, another Mount Carmel youth, is also in the Sunbury jail on charges of being implicated in the robbery. He said he was asleep in the automobile used bv the robbers when the holdup took place.

Mrs. Raff ray on Way to New York Girlhood Chnm of Duchess of Wind' tor to Wed Ernest Simpson. RENO, Nov. 10 (U.R) Mrs. Mark Kirk Raffray, girlhood chum of the Duchess of Windsor, has left Reno by train and is on her way to New York to marry Ernest Simpson, former husband of the Duchess, her friends said today.

"I can definitely assure you that Mrs. Raffray has left town," Mrs. Eunice Blackmer, proprietress of the Washoe Pines Dude Ranch, said. "She it now on board a train, But I can not tell you which one or where she boarded it." Mrs. Blackmer'i ranch is where Mrs.

Raffray spent her six weeks residence that yesterday led to the awarding of an uncontested divorce from Jacques A. L. Raffray, Newi York Insurance broker and former French army officer. Newspapermen had watched Che outgoing trains and airplanes since Mrs. Raffray cancelled reservations on the eastbound Pacific Limited late yesterday.

Apparently the red-haired friend of the Duchess had boarded her train at a small town near Reno. Fire Ihreatens Farm Buildings Citizens' Bucket Brigade Helps Save Klinesgrove Structures. Klinesgrove, a settlement north of Snydertown, was the scene oi great excitement early yesterday afternoon when a forest Are broke out in a thicket and threatened to attack several buildings. Flames broke out in a thicket and as they approached the buildings a bucket brigade was formed, and a call was made to Sunbury for firemen. A six-blast fire alarm was sounded at the county seat to ad vise of a fire out of the city limits and the Rescue and Americus trucks, manned by groups of firemen, hastened toward Klinesgrove.

The bucket brigade had been successful in holding the flames in check until firemen arrived and began pumping water from a nearby creek. Through pumping facilities the fire was finally conquered. The fire broke out in a thicket on the farm of John Campbell and then spread over a half-acre toward a barn on the farm of Alton Lehman and later toward structures on the farm of Harry Johnson. Only the timely arrival of the fire companies after heroic work by nearby residents engaged in bucket brigade activities saved the rural buildings. The cause of the fire was not learned.

WOMAN IS HELD IN COUNTERFEIT CASE HARRISBURG, Nov. 10 (U.R) Mrs. Alice Reardon, 58, was held in the Dauphin County Jail today for arraignment before a TJ. S. commissioner on charges of purchasing counterfeit federal reserve notes.

She was the sixth person arrested by secret service agents who claim $10,000 in counterfeit $20 and $10 notes has been passed in eastern Pennsylvania and New York in recent months. They charged Mrs. Reardon with purchasing five $20 counterfeit notes from Anthony DePolio, Kingston, and Harold Cleary, Shamokin, August 2, for $35. She owed a balance of $20, agents said, when the two men were arrested a few days ago. Four of the notes were passed unknowingly by a relative of Mrs.

Reardon and the fifth wras used by an employe, agents said. PARKED AUTOMOBILE Mrs. Joseph Zurick, Trevorton, reported to City Hall yesterday that an overcoat was stolen from her automobile while it was parked on Independence Street. The woman told police she came to Shamokin to shop, and did not lock her car when she parked it. Returning 15 minutes later, she said she the coat was missing.

BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wagner, Reno, Nev, are the parents of a son born atj their home. Mrs. Wagner was formerly Miss Louise Heckman, of Shamokin.

to a complication of diseases. Air. Jovce resided at Locust Gap prac tically all his life and was a contract miner. He held membership in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Locust Gap. and Fraternal Order of Eagle, Mount Carmel.

Two son, John T. and Hugh Joyce, both of Locust Gap. are the only survivor. hunting fever hits lawyers AltprpH to Court Schedule Altered lO Suit Sport-Minded Attorneys. Deer hunting fever necessitated Judge Charles C.

Evans, of the Co lumbia County courts, completely rearranging his plannad schedule of hearings, arguments and other court proceedings mriuic ex piration of his tenure oi cnice. Attorney Harvey B. Smith ap- toipeared before the court to oppose a Slay oi exeuuuuu Centralia couple, whose home the Home Owners' Loan Corporation attempt to sell at public outcry. Judge Evans set December 1 as the date for hearing, whereupon Attorney Smith informed the court that was the date for the opening of the deer season and he had completed all arrangements to go deer hunting. The court obliged by changing the date.

Attorney C. William Kreisher.ol Catawissa, then moved for a hearing on a parole application, and the court named November 29 as the date. Kreisher, too, nad deer fever and so informed the court, with the result another change in court schedule was necessary. As the court proceeded with the reading of the list of dates for hearings and arguments, a third attorney arose with the deer fever excuse and the third change in date was ordered. Judge Evans, now nearing 80 a Plac the bench, closed the sea sion with the statement he felt that with attorneys suffering deer fever, the state should make the date for opening of the deer hunting season legal holiday in the courts.

No Protest to Retain Train Business Groups Will Not Oppose Abandonment of Daily Service. NO protest is expected from any organization in Shamokin, Moant Carmel or Sunbury to the petition of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany, now before the Public Utility Commission for the abandonment of the state-wide passenger train between the three railroad points. Officials of the Sunbury Chamber of Commerce, when asked concerning likelihood ofa protest from that body, stated no such action will be taken. It is the contention the Sunbury business organization that assurance of six round trips by buses between Sunbury and Mount Carmel provides better; transportation facilities than the railroad has provided in recent years. Business organizations have found the past that protests before the PUC are of little avail, especially when railroad companies seeking to abandon trains can prove heavy losses through operation.

Therefore is likely that when the petition reviewed at Harrlsburg next week there will be no opposition, and within a short time train passenger sen-ice between Sunbury, Shamokin and Mount Carmel on the Pennsylvania road will be but a memory. Masons Honor J. F. Gillespie (Continued from Page On) Edward Sehrawcer, Frank Clutcher and Fred Sachs. Grand Master of Ceremonies John F.

Gillespie was presented with a beautiful gift as a token of esteem by members of the Shamokin chapter. Guests were present from. Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Ashland, Mount Carmel, Blooms-burg, Catawissa, Danville, Watson-town, Milton and Wiiliamsport. A dinner was served by the members of the Templar Auxiliary at 6:00. Over 125 visitors attended the dinner and lodge meeting.

INJURY IS FATAL FOR VICTIM OF FALL John Gill. 91, oldest resident of Mahanoy City, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Miller, Park Place, as the result of injuries suffered more than a week ago when he accidentally fell from his bed. The aged man was recuperating from illness when, in the absence of a nurse, he fell from bed and suffered several broken ribs. Gill was for many years chief pumps man at the North Mahanoy colliery, Mahanoy City.

POLICE DOG HURT Residents of First and Water Streets are seeking the owner of a police dog which was injured when struck by an automobile yesterday. The animal suffered a broken leg and hops about on its three other legs. The dog does not have a collar or license and cannot be identified, although it appears to be of valuable breed. (Continued Prom Paw On1 The commission in unsuccessful negotiations with the I. C.

C. last summer termed the differential a "commercial conspiracy" against the Pennsylvania bituminous producers. Intervening on behalf of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company for abolition of the disadvantage, the P. U. C.

cited that Virginia and West Virginia coal is hauled an average of 414 miles to seaboard for $2.52 a ton while northern carriers charge $2.76 a ton for the shorter 354-mile haul of Pennsylvania coal The P. U. C. blamed the differ- ential for the slump in the New Eng- ifij land market for Pennsylvania soft coal from 2,500,000 tons in 1919 to 382,000 tons in 1935, while the sae market for southern coal doubled, reaching 10,500,000 tons. Data was presented to the I.

C. C. showing that the rail-water transportation of southern coal 981 miles to Boston cost 25 cents to $1 less a ton than the charges for hauling Pennsylvania fuel from the Clear-fleldj district 690 miles to Boston by rail or by rail and water. HOSPITAL ADMISSION Betty Maher, Shamokin. Robert Kopp, Oowen City.

Thomas Snlszek. Kulpmont. 1 Mm. Stella Dzlczkowskl, Kulpmont. Mrs.

Vrna 8elar, Kulpmont. Charlea Long, 8hamokin, R. D. i eratwns which would quicken busd- ness activity. RUMMAGE SALE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 and 13 Cor.

Eighth and Independence Sts. Clothing, Household Articles, ate. Auspices Junior Choir St. John's Reformed Church All members of Legion Drum Corps requested to report Legion Building, 9 A. Armistice Day, to participate in parade.

presentation of the charter will belA dl.UL.riiM JrtvUiU Morgenthau is counted among tt "economy minded" cabinet meJjbers, but his advice so far never has prevailed over the spending proposals advanced by Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace, Secretary of Interior Harold L. Ickes and Works Progress Administrator Harry Hopkins. RHOADS IS GIVEN CONSTABLE'S JOB R. Walter Rhoads, 101 South Diamond Street, was today named constable of the Fourth Ward to succeed Charles Levan, who resigned.

Rhoads, a special officer connected with the Kane Detective Agency, was appointed by the Northumberland County court and his recommendation was made to the office of the prothonotary at Sunbury. He fill be required to furnish a bond. COUPLE WEDDED 31 TEARS Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sparks, Ta- maqua, yesterday celebrated the fifty-first anniversary of their marriage with a family reunion at their home.

Mr. Sparks is prominently known among employes of the Reading Railway as retired fore-mau boiler inspector. 3 FISH Wcct Fiob Market 9 26 NORTH SECOND STREET made by Miles Zimmerman, Pottsvllle, who is district governor of the 178 district. REGION CARPENTER DIES OF INJURIES WUliam Sproats, 35. Fraekville, died yesterday in the Pottsvllle Hospital from injuries suffered when he fell from the boiler house of the Otto Colliery, abandoned Philadelphia Reading Coal Si Iron Company operation near Branchdale.

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