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HAZLETON FINAL Edition 2nd Section Speaker tndard WEDNESDAY, MAY 1G, 1962-Page' 13 if 0 Scranton Top Vote Getter In City; Flack Polls Big Edge Over Opponent Ally. Martin I). Colin Given Good Vote by City in Senate Race IRS Agent Testifies at Trial of Fine LEWISBURG. Pa. (AP)-A gov i -v- vr- i Is- in A ernment investigator testified today former Gov.

John S. Fine denied that a coal company paid for a lawn sprinkling system for his Luzerne County farm. Voting in Hazleton city primary yesterday followed the light trend that characterized district, county and state voting, with' the voters turning a good tally for State Senator Harold Flack in his party-opposed fight for renomination in the 20th Senatorial District. Out of a registration of about 15,000 in the city, the vote for governor shows 5,410 votes cast in both parties. In the senatorial voting in the city, Flack on the Republican side, had while Attorney Martin D.

Cohn, city, Democratic candidate, got 1,724 votes. Clark, Flack's opponent got 1,362 Hazleton Anatole G. Richman, a Revenue Participating in American Legion Award ceremonies at D. A. Harman Junior High School yesterday were: front row (from left) Mrs.

Margaret Skurkey, president of American Legion Auxiliary; Bernadine Yamulla, Nancy Magagna, and Mrs. Ruth Dreisel, past president of the Auxiliary. Second row: Edward McGeehan, past commander of Legion Post 76 and a member of Americanism Committee; John Scalleat, Robert Crane, Col, Ernest II. James, past commander of the Legion post and member of Americanism Committee; and John J. Fedullo, Harman principal.

Harman Students Get Awards For Americanism From Legion Service agent, said Fine also told him the coal company, the New port Excavating Co. paid for gardeners at the farm to reimburse him for travel expenses. Richman testified at Fine's tax trial in U. S. District Court that the 69-year-old former Republican and Milo Serfas, Cohn's opposi governor made these statements tion, received 366 votes in his home territory.

in an interview rine Wiikes- members as the outstanding students of the ninth grade in that school on the basis of these attributes: honor, courage, scholarship, companionship, leadership, character and service. Robert Crane is the son of The Robert Crane and Nancy Magagna were presented with Americrn Legion "Americanism" awards jesterday at assembly ceremonies at D. A. Harman Junior High School. They were selected by faculty barre law office on July 18, 1958.

The agent said the $2,682 sprink Retires From Sears Roebuck- Mrs. Edward McGee, 405 West Oak street, who "will retire Saturday after being employed at ling system was paid for out of a special account. A former official of the Luzerne the local Sears Roebuck and for 22 years, receives gift from manager William Starrett. Looking on at left is William Heim, assistant manager and at the right is Mrs. McGee's husband.

Mrs. Mc-Gee also received a color television set from the store at a farewell party held this morning. She headed the unit control department at the store. Her husband is a retired city street foreman. County Cooperative Association, which installed the system, has tes Methodists to Open tified that payments were made by Conference Tonight Newport.

Claim $70,000 Total The government says salaries of the gardeners and the cost of the Rhodes to Face Each Other in November Raymond Guydish, West Hazleton, unopposed for the Republican nomination of representative in the General Assembly from the First Legislative District, received 3,112 votes in the city; while William T. Bachman, incumbent, Democratic candidate for representative, tallied 1,976 votes in Hazleton. Scranton, GOP candidate for the governor nomination received city votes and Dilworth, Democratic candidate, 1,786. Hazleton Totals Following are the totals of the votes cast in the 24 precincts in the city: U. S.

Senator (Unopposed) Van Zandt 3,343 Clark 2,046 Governor Scranton 3,624 Mine Work Schedule Mine work schedule for tomorrow: Working Hone) brook Breaker; Beaver Brook Coal Co. Idle Jeddo No. 7 Breaker; Hazleton Shaft Breaker. ference prior to its conclusion Fri sprinkling system and other improvements at the farm, totaling day. The main item of business tomorrow will be the election of General Conference delegates at 11 more than $70,000 in three years, were taxable income and that the tax should have been paid by Fine.

Committee meetings this morning and afternoon preceded the official opening at 3:30 p. m. of the 90th Session of the Annual Conference of the Primitive Methodist Church, U. S. at St.

John's P. M. Church, Poplar and Juniper streets. The conference president, Rev. William R.

Esser, Carnegie, had charge of the opening. Ministers and lay delegates still a. m. The organization of the 19th Rev. Dr.

and Mrs. Frederick B. Crane, 209 West Diamond avenue, and Nancy Magagna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Magagna, 348 James street.

Named as runners-up and presented with Americanism certificates were John Scalleat, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Scalleat, 594 Harrison street, and Bernadine Yamulla, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Yamulla, 120 West 22nd street.

Edward McGeehan, past commander of American Legion Post 76 and a member of its Americanism Committee, presented the Legion award to Crane and Scalleat. The presentations to the girls were made by "Mrs. Ruth Dreisel, past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 76 and chairman of its Americanism Committee. Principal John J. Fedullo introduced Col.

Ernest H. James, a past commander of the local Legion post and a member of the unit's Americanism Committee, James cited the importance of Americanism unfailing love of country, and loyalty to its Constitution and ideals to the assembled students. Mrs. Dreisel was introduced by Mrs. Margaret Skurkey, president of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Vice President Leonard Deitch assisted with program Richman said he also interview ed Donald P. Morgan, Fine's Unofficial returns from Schuylr kill, Northumberland and Berks Counties last night indicated Cong. George M. Rhodes, Democrat of Berks County, will be his party's stasidardbearer against Cong. Ivor D.

Fenton, Schuylkill Republican, in November when they clash for the Sixth Congressional District's seat in Washington. Unico Honors Msgr. Molino Weatherman Throws Light on Sweetness Something smelled over a wide area of central and eastern Pennsylvania yesterday but it was a sweet odor. Weathermen expressed belief the sweet smell drifted south from the Pocono Mountain area as a result of windblown pollen in thundershower clouds. brother-in-law, on July 17, 1958.

Morgan is a codefendant in this case. Richman said Morgan identified himself as a lubrication engineer Session of the General Conference will take place Saturday at 9 a. m. after the Annual Conference ends. Devotions at 9 a.

m. on the top ic, "The Adequate Gospel," will open tomorrow's session. Rev. W. Donald Smith, Wilkes-Barre, will be the leader, and Rev.

James Lumsden, Avoca, will give the An honorary member, the Rt. McSparran 286 Dilworth 1,786 Schmitt 185 for Newport. He added that Mor Rev. Msgr. Francis F.

Molino, were arriving today for the sessions, which continue with the service of Holy Communion at 7:30 o'clock tonight. The committee reports will be presented to the con- The three-county district was was feted by Unico Club at a din-1 Johnston 155 Lt. Governor prayer and Rev. H. Wilbur Hilde- ner meeting yesterday in the Hotel Altamont.

Msgr. Molino. who has formed during the last year in line with the Pennsylvania Congressional Reapportionment program. (Unopposed) brand, Nanticoke, the meditation. The business session, beginning at Deen pasior oi rrecious mooa Kejy 3,046 Church for 40 years, will iVqi Cong.

Fenton has been in Washing 9:15. will adjourn at noon with gan first told him it was a full-time job, but said later he worked only 50 per cent of the time. Richman said Morgan also had changed his statements that the gardeners were employed as oilers by Newport. When pressed, Rich-man said Morgan agreed that the gardeners were employed strictly at the farm. RC Delegates 60th year in the Sec.

Internal Affairs celebrate his priesthood. (Unopposed) ton nearly a quarter century serving the Schuylkill District. Rhodes has been the Berks District representative for 15 years. Assembly Contest Rev. Francis Mussari, who serv-i Kelly 2,897 ed as program chairman, present-i Blatt 1,703 At Area Meet Four representatives of the Hazleton chapter, Red Cross, attended a meeting of the Northeast An exchange Tuesday between In the First Legislative District ed the monsignor with a monetary gift for application to his charity fund.

Msgr. Molino expressed his grati of Schuylkill, former GOP Assem Judge Frederick V. Follmer and defense counsel appeared to leave tude to the club and said he will two points clear: 1. The defense will move for dis Pennsylvania Red. Cross Council blymen John Boris, Ashland, and Wayne M.

Breisch, Union Township, appeared sure of gaining their party's nomination in the in fondly remember the honor be stowed on him by the club in 1954, when he was chosen "Outstanding Representative (Unopposed) Ayers 2,267 Flood 2,087 State Senator Flack 2,527 Clark .1,362 Cohn 1J24 Serfas 366 Representative Assembly (Unopposed) Guydish 3,112 Bachman 1,976 State Committee missal of tax evasion charges against Fine and his former brother-in-law, Donald P. Morgan, at Hazleton Lions Club To Hear Art Teacher Miss Ruth Koch, srt fpaW of complete returns tabulated. Boris the conclusion of the government's for Services to Camps and Hospitals yesterday at the Wyoming Valley chapter house. They were: Miss Edna Goedecke, Junior Red Cross chairman; Mrs. John Demko, chairman of production; Miss Mary Maylath, assistant chairman of production; and Miss Mary B.

Corrigan, executive di had 5,992 and Breisch 5,784 against 2,304 for Robert Waters, Shenandoah, and 2,412 for Ralph B. Terry of Incumbent Democrats John J. case in U.S. District Court. 2.

Follmer will reject the mo prayer by Rev. Fred Maines, Miffli, Afternoon devotions at 1:15 on the theme, "The Presence of the Holy Spirit," will have Rev. Robert Balsinger, Streetsboro, Ohio, as leader; Rev. H. LeRoy Pearce, Girardville, prayer; and Rev.

Andrew Heller, Pascoag, R.I., meditation. The business meeting will adjourn at 4 o'clock for committee meetings, and following supper, the evening service will be held at 7:30. Rev. William Fudge, Plymouth, will be the presiding pastor for the service, and Rev. Richard Purnell, D.D., Plymouth, will deliver the sermon.

Others will be Rev. Theodore Gould, Shamokin, prayer; Rev. Isaac Davies, Philadelphia, Scripture; and Rev. Kenneth Smith, Jermyn, benediction. Prayers during the day will be offered by Rev.

James Tarr, New Bedford, Rev. John Sargent, Hudson; and Rev. Elvin S. Murphy, Dickson City. Hazleton High School, will be the guest speaker at the weekly dinner tion and send the case to the jury of nine men and three women.

meeting oi me Hazleton Lions Club tomorrow at 6:15 D.m. at thp llntol McDonald, Girardville, and William Winners in Latin Contest The Latin contest held annually at St. Joseph's was won by John Wasatonic with Carol Fedor taking second honors. The contestants, members of the ninth grade, were required to give and spell in 30 seconds, specified forms of first year vocabulary words. Rev.

Cyril Rable conducted the contest and Rev. John Samson was time-keeper. Rev. John Marinko, Sister M. Bertrand, Principal, and Sister M.

Cosma, eighth grade teacher, were judges. The eighth grade students also were present. The students who participated were: William Chrastina, Carol Fedor, James Fedor, Sh.i'ron Fellin, Dorothy Gochalla, Rose Marie Gochal-a, Andrew Goryl, Robert Hamecs, Charles Humenick, Ronald Knapp, Mary Koval, Joseph Kundrat, Helen Lazar, Judith Marsilio, Pauline Mondik, Joan Oleksa, Patricia Oravetz, Mary Peterko, Theresa Reba, Elaine Rocosky, Linda Shul-ski, Anna Smar, Robert Solarek, Joseph Stawski, Anthony Tarselli, Joseph Ulichney, Raymond Vrba, John Wasatonic, Michael Yourish-in and Kathleen Zamesky. Sharp Exchange Follmer indicated his position rector. J.

Long, Mahanoy City, were unopposed on the Democratic ticket. Altamont. Albert Sarkas, supervisor of art in the Hazleton City Schools, is the program chairman. Tuesday during a sharp exchange between opposing attorneys in the The following production articles, made by volunteers of the local Red Cross, were taken for distribu Turner 1.907 Williams 843 Sorber 1.925 Mazur M62 Daniels 284 Furmanski ..1,481 Citizen of the Year." Rev. Patrick Cortez, a captain in the U.

S. Air Force, was main speaker. He compared the mode of life in the free world to that of the Communist nations. The chaplain noted that many nations do not wholeheartedly accept charity and that therefore some of the nations receiving our foreign aid do not always display the gratitude we expect from tfiem. After describing the rivalries of man since the beginning of the world, Rev.

Cortez exhorted Amer-above all to have faith in God. Rev. Cortez will depart next Tuesday for assignment in England. muggy courtroom on the question ine meeting will also mark the annual Karl Wallen Art Memorial Awards program of the club whpn of who benefitted from thousands tion to hospitals: six lap robes, five knitted shoulderettes, 32 knitted toe socks, 25 pairs of flannel of dollars worth of improvements six area art students will be honor ed for their work during the past year. ROONEY GETS NOD State Sen.

Fred B. Rooney, Bethlehem, who became well-known to St. John's PTA Names Officers Parent-Teachers Association of St. John's Byzantine parochial school, elected the following officers at a meeting last evening: Mrs. Michael Leshko, president; the Hazleton area last year when Prior to the program a brief meeting will be conducted by Mich-ael Romancheck, president.

Officers will be elected. bed socks; and 25 hot water bottle covers. Thirty-three magazines and 28 pocket novels also were provided, and the Junior Red Cross furnished three picture scrapbooks and 50 bridge tallies. Plans were made by the repre- cnnfitiiuc rt tVio citrVit rVinntprs for he helped bottle up. the highway trailer bill in committee, yesterday won the Democratic nomination over his opponent, Atty.

William C. Rybak, in his bid for re to Fine's farm at Loyalville, Luzerne County. The government contends Fine was the beneficiary and that he should have paid $45,554 additional income taxes in 1955, 1956 and 1957. Follmer interrupted the exchange to ask defense counsel: "You will agree won't you, that there is very definitely a jury question here?" "No," replied J. Julius Levy, one of Fine's five lawyers.

"As to whether it was for the benefit of the defendant or not?" continued the judge. "No," said Levy, "we're going TO MEET THURSDAY The Upper Carbon Council of Republican Women will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Wea-therly American Legion rooms. the Veterans' Carnival Day at the if8; vtice presj" VA Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, on July Mrs; Nlch as Setz. reccord- Mrs.

Sea election in Northampton County. He will face Republican Robert Pharo in November. ing secretary; George 25 when the Red Cross will be re sponsible for furnishing refreshments to the veterans. The Hazleton chapter also accepted its production quota for the ensuing year. Stockton Driver Hurt When Truck Upsets John Malitsky, 38, Stockton No.

8, was admitted to Pittston Hospital yesterday with a back injury in a truck accident on the Dupont Highway. Malitsky, a truck driver for No. 1 Construction Company, suffered the injury when the truck he was operating overturned on the Dupont Highway where the Pagnotti firm is engaged in placing the extension to the Pittston Bypass. to argue this isn't a jury ques Goldberg Hits Union Plan for 35-Hour Week The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, which includes the Shirtworkers Union with many members in this area, adopted a resolution yesterday calling for a 35-hour work week and were told minutes later by Labor Secretary Arthur Goldberg that the shorter work week is not the cure for economic and unemployment problems. Goldberg, guest speaker at the union's Atlantic City convention, told 1,500 delegates representing 400,000 workers across the nation that President Kennedy feels he must "see to it that our great industrial plants operate at full capacity" instead of the estimated 85 per cent of capacity in current operations.

The union, in a statement of economic policy, urged an increase in tion." Levy said the defense would in due time ask for a judgment of 22nd North Vine Street acquittal, adding: "I say earnestly that Gov. Fine ft it Square Shooters man, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. Michael Somits, treasurer. Rev. Joseph Jackanich gave the opening prayer, and Mrs.

George JCokinda was welcomed as a new member. The banner award went to the fifth, grade. Plans were made for a spaghetti and meatball supper June 17, and for the school picnic, May 31. Eighth grade graduation is scheduled for June 10. Awards went to- the following mothers: Mrs.

John Bacsick, Mrs. Edward Dulina and Mrs. George Paranac. Mrs. George Fagan received the gift of the evening, and hostesses were Mrs.

Michael Osif, chairman; Mrs. John Bacsick, Mrs. Michael Leshko, Mrs. George Shigo, Mrs. Edward Dulina, Mrs.

Anastasia Polinko, Mrs. George Lesko, Mrs. Wassil Piskorick, Mrs. Andrew Pu-hak and Mrs. John Demko.

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Scattered Showers Forecast for Area Continued hot and humid weath-er is forecast for the Greater Hazleton area tomorrow with widely scattered thundershowers expected this evening and tomorrow afternoon and night. The outlook for tonight: fair with some fog developing in the higher elevations by morning. Low temperatures are to range between 55 and 60. In an extended general forecast for the remainder of the week, the weatherman said temperatures for the next five days will average from 6 to 10 degrees above the normal of 60 for the period. The capsule forecast: warm through Saturday, turning cooler Sunday, widely scattered afternoon thunderstorms Thursday and Friday with general shower activity late Saturday and Sunday.

Brief Strike Ends At Foster Wheeler Employes at Foster Wheeler's Mountaintop plant returned to work this morning at 7 o'clock following a brief strike yesterday over dismissal of a union member. The company called it an "illegal strike." A Foster Wheeler official said the man had been discharged because of chronic absenteeism for which he had been given adequate warnings. The plant's personnel office said today, the man has not been rehired and that the union may file a grievance. He said Foster Wheeler would be glad to enter arbitration in the matter. on Auto Claims You get every dollar due when you have a claim with State Farm Mutual and fast, too.

You can count on itl taxable income Remark Stricken Prosecutor John Burke objected to Levy's reference as opinionated. Follmer ordered Levy's remark stricken. There were several unusual de Italian Food Steaks, Chops and Sea Food Cocktails from 4.00 P.M. Dinners from 5.00 P.M. FOR DINNER RESERVATIONS Jack E.

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Testimony by Fine's former farm manager, Adam Stefanow-icz. Harveys Lake, appeared to (Continued on Page 22, Column 2) Heart Croup Board Will Meet Tomorrow The board of the Greater Hazleton Heart Association will conduct its regular meeting tomorrow at noon at the Hotel Altamont. Dr. Victor F. Greco, president, will be ALL AROUND YOUR HOMI 1 iflnHS SO ICONOMICAL WITH Ann 's FUR SHOP 573 Alter Street DON'T RETIRE YOUR OLD FURS AMD RAIU Winning Pairs at Bridge Last Night Winners of the 10-table Mitchell game played by the Hazleton Duplicate Bridge Club members and guests at the Hotel Altamont last night are: North-South: first, Mrs.

Gordon Will and Mrs. Walter O'Brien; second, Mrs. Ray Bloss and Mrs. D. J.

Dougherty; third, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Updegraff.

East-West: first, Mrs. Earl Mann and Mrs. Silvio Spadafora; second. Mary Menighan and Lester Wright, Wilkes-Barre; third, Laona and Ruth Burger, Wilkes-Barre. in charge.

AfMMiMtal Ira Following the meeting, members will go to St. Joseph Hospital to see the Cardioscope, the newest piece of equipment in the operating room. Pit Reslyle them! Jackets $50 up m-m COLUMNS Delightful authentic designs to match any architectural motif or interior decor Quality built REGISTER NOW! School of Business TRADERS BANK BUILDING I 154-1541 HAZLETON, PA. DAY SCHOOL CLASSES BEGIN THURSDAY, SEPT. 6TII CLASSES HELD WEEKDAYS 8:00 to 1:00 Two 12-Month Courses will be offered, Stenographic-Accounting SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, JUNE 25TII CLASSES ARE HELD MONDAY THRU FRIDAY- Teen Typing (Beginning Advanced) Notehand Accounting Qi mrrmtrm ITV KAILS 8 i MEET AT WEATHERLY The Weatherly Democratic Club will have a meeting Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock at Tweedle Parki that community.

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