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Early Edition HAZLETON tandard'-' Speaker WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1969 Page 13 10 State Hospitals' Conference Second Section HP hursday; No New Developments On Nurses Home Work Stoppage ii By BILL BERRY A conference between the ad IB Mi. I ministrators of fie 10 State General Hospitals, and the presidents and vice presidents of their respective boards of trustees, is scheduled to be held Thursday at the Hospital THE HANDS OF EXPERIENCE The annual St. Joseph Church Homecoming Festival which will be held this Sunday will feature a variety of Slovak foods prepared by the women of the church. These veteran cooks pool their experience to make the popular "pirohi" extra tasty for this years festival. From the left are Mrs.

Mary Oslo vich, Mrs. Anna Kundrick, Mrs. George Pavlinsky, Mrs. Susan Chovstak, Mrs. Elizabeth Paranick and Mrs.

Anna Hudak. Association's new facility at Camp Hill, according to George Chisnell, community hospitals rather than state hospitals. The state is going ahpad with plans for the new hospital due to be constructed in this city, and this subject will be discussed with Dr. Alfred C. Krapf, commisioner of medical services and facilities at Harrisburg, during the conference, Chisnell said.

Work Stalemate The new nurses home was discussed very briefly at the meeting, and the administrator reported that work is at a stalemate. No new developments concerning when be opened Sept. 15, has a lounge for patients use. The area has been repainted and furniture reuphol-stered. To Use 'Residence The trustees were informed that permission has been granted the Hazleton Mental Health, to use the "residence" located on the hospital grounds.

However, when construction begins on the new hospital, this building will be one of the first to be torn down. When this occurs, there will be no facilities for the organization until the new facility is completed, according to the hospital administrator. Miss Florence McQuillan, from the office of the commissioner of merical services and facilities, conducted a two-day annual survey of the local hospital on Aug. 21 and 22. Results of that survey, Chisnell reported, will be received from the oliice of the commissioner at a future date.

No word has been received as yet concerning the recommended increase of the hospital compliment, which was reported to be progressing satisfactorily on the state level last May, During a Liasion Committee Meeting earlier this month between the hospital administrator, physicians and administrator of the Hazleton State General Hospital. Needs Volunteer Workers The announcement was made during the monthly meeting of the board of trustees yesterday at the local medical institution. Purpose of Meeting The purpose of the meeting will be to inform the participating hos Hazleton Red Cross Chapter Is Seeking Contributions of Money for Hurricane Victims pital officials that more financial Columbus Day Events Set For Oct. 12 The Columbus Day parage, Oct. 12, will be followed by a banquet that evening at Our Lady of Grace auditorium, according to plans made at a meeting of the Columbus Federation, sponsoring organization of the festivities.

Frank M. Fay, general chairman, nurses, it was decided to open the former OR SPrtinn a board, recommended a meeting be held with members of the Mental work should be resumed could be reported. The project was closed down on July 23 but the general contractor due to a labor union dispute. The question of resuming work is now in the hands of the General State Authority in Harrisburg, where negotations are now in progress. porary basis for patients who do i Health group to insure they are not rpfillirp -a mrrh nnrcinfr i9m! responsibility concerning their respective facilities will be turned over to the boards of trustees, Chisnell said.

He also stated that the medical facilities will become known as as others, until such time as a move. The organi Mrs. Olivia S. Herman, execu-' victims of the latest tragedy where increase in compliment is approved. The board was told that the state has informed the administrator to place this request in the budget for next year.

The area, which is expected to tive director of the Hazleton Chap presided for the meeting, held at should be marked Hurricane Camille. Mrs. Herman pointed out that clothing and food are not being collected locally because of the tremendous cost of transporting it. The contributions made here will be used to purchase the needs of those affected in closer areas. the Sons of Italy Hall, and selection of the banquet site, announced by an estimated loss of lives may reach 200 and damage is expected to run into untold millions of dollars.

Contributions should be mailed to the American Red Cross, Hazleton Chapter, 67 N. Church Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Checks Free Enterprise System Has Withstood the Test Of Time, Kiwanians Told Mrs. John M. Columbus, banquet zation would be given as much advance notice as possible concern-ing their having to vacate the "residence" it was announced.

Hazardous Condition The highway department has again been contacted regarding a hazardous condition which exists at the exit of the hospital proper onto the main highway. As vehicles exit the hospital onto the highway, the driver's view is obstructed whereby eastbound traffic on Broad Street is hard to see without pulling out some distance onto the main thoroughfare. The hospital administrator was informed that the department will attempt to remedy the situation this weekend. The Bell Communications System ter of the American Red Cros issued a plea for volunteers who are able to type, sort envelopes or help make phone calls. The volunteers are needed to help the local chapter solicit funds to alleviate the suffering caused by Hurricane Camille in Mississippi, Virginia and West Virginia.

The chapter's share in the fund collection drive has been increased from $1,200 to $4,375 due to the increases in estimated damages which caused the national Red Haverstocks Are Honored By Nautilus chairman, was accepted by the group. Demo Calvani, chairman of Wearing of the Purple, held in conjunction with the observance, said he will contact area school principals the week of Sept. 12 to promote the event. This project calls The free enterprise system has withstood the test of time and Area School District Orientation Program for distribution of purple buttons' promises to be able to handle the by high school girls who vie for the problems of the future, James P. a large crowd of isautilus em-i Cross relief to rise from an estimated previous six million to the title of Columbus Day queen Butler, assistant to the president of cnairman i ay reported iWI are being made to obtain a nation-1 present estimate of fifteen million.

Approximately 69,000 families are affected in the 3 states. The program (for the orientation ban- ally-known speaker for the session to be held Thursday for tors, special staff personnel, vice principals, head teachers and department heads. The initial morning session will I new personnel of the Hazleton Area The Red Cross has been assigned quet. Charles McElwee, Hazleton Council 42, K. of is in charge of nnrnrlo srrjnopmcntt with TiYnnlr Ders oi me iviwanis uud ot mzie-ton yesterday.

The club observed "Freedom of Enterprise Week" at its luncheon meeting at Stan Genetti's Mural Room yesterday. Among the major economic problems facing the United States are close with Mrs. George P. Schwartz by Congress to administer to the School District has been announced unfortunate in the devastated areas by Dr. Henry F.

Paterson, super-and each local chapter is being intendent. asked throughout the 50 states to! The program will open at 9 a.m. administering the Loyalty Oath to Fioret0j Council 5eo5' West Hazle. the new personnel. From 10:30 a.m ton.

co-chairman. They report let in the Hazleton High School aud until noon, the new teachers, under ters will be sent to businesses and the direction of the building pnn other groups inviting them to par cipal, will visit the school to which ployes were on hand to bid farewell to Mr. and Elmer J. Havcrstock of that firm at the Holiday Inn. Following a cocktail hour and dinner, a program was held honoring Mr.

Haverstock for his many contributions to Nautilus during his two and one-half years of service, as vice president of operations. Ellsworth Salisbury, executive director of the Hazleton Area Chamber of Commerce, lauded Haverstock for the contributions he made to the Hazleton Industrial Council. William Boyle, president of the Aluminum Workers International Union, thanked Haverstock for his integrity in dealing with the union, and for the many benefits gained by the union during the past several years. Gerald L. Cohn, president of Nautilus Industries, congratulated Haverstock on his promotion to ticipate in the parade.

Mrs. Columbus had the opening itorium. At that time, information about the district and its operations will be given by Dr. Paterson, Julius A. Schneider, assistant superintendent of schools; and Eugene Fellin, assistant secretary of the school board and business assist in raising the needed money.

Rev. John M. Brndjar, president of the Hazleton chapter, is also asking all civic and labor leaders in the community to contact their various organizations for assistance in raising the needed fund quota. Rev. Brndjar is notifying all members of the clergy to exhort their congregations to show their generosity in this charitable en creeping inflation, pockets of chronic unemployment, automation resulting in the loss of jobs and the concentration of economic power within the nation, the speaker said.

Despite the problems, Butler said, the American free enterprise system has been the envy of the they are assigned. During this period, teaching assignments, materials and building procedures will be discussed. Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. will follow. During the afternoon session, prayer, and Filoreto had the prayer.

Next meeting of the federation will be held next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sons of Italy Hall, 311 E. Diamond Ave. submitted a proposal to the hospital regarding the installation of 50 television sets which would afford a patient the opportunity of seeing the nurse on duty. It would also persit conversation between patient and nurse.

The cost of such a system would be sixty one cents per day to the hospital, and $1.75 per day to the patient on a daily rental basis. The proposal was tabled until a similar system presently installed at St. Joseph Hospital can be studied by the board. Training Session A training session is scheduled to be held at the State General Hospital on Sept. 3 and 4 concerning performance ratings and job evaluation.

The session is being conducted by representatives from the Bureau of Personnel at Harrisburg. Chisnell said there appears to ba somewhat of a problem in having persons admitted into Valley Crest at Wilkes-Barre. Chisnell, who was recently appointed a member of the Admissions Committee, said he wants to insure Hazleton is getting their proportionate share of older residents into the facility. Among those to be introduced are directors, supervisors, coordina world. European writers who criticize American businessmen because they are investing huge sums of money in industrial oper VOTER REGISTRATIONS Voter registrations at the West Hazleton borough building yesterday revealed 46 new Democrats, 56 new Republicans and one Indepen scheduled for the HHS cafeteria, the new personnel will have the opportunity to meet members of the school board and representatives of community organizations.

Refreshments will be served by James P. Butler said, "but what we do have is a billowing national bureaucracy." Butler, a native of New Orleans, is a graduate of Yale and the Yale Gridder Did Not Die From Football Injury An autopsy performed yesterday dent. The announcement was made School of Law. He served with the members of the Hazleton Area Ed- by Victor Sigro, registration in- on Robert Arthur Davis of Summit ucation Association. The program spector.

Army Air Force in Africa during World War II and after practicing will end at 3 o'clock. general manager of the Murray Division of the Tappan Company, and lauded him for his efforts in making the Nautilus facility an efficient manufacturing operation. He further complimented the guest of honor for his understanding of the needs of the work force and commended him on the results he had law joined Jvawecki Berylco in 1946. He lectures at Albright Col ations in Europe have, nevertheless, recommended that the Europeans adopt the American system of business, the speaker said. One answer to the unemployment problem, Butler said, may be some sort of a guaranteed annual wage.

The problems of the hard core unemployed are not only economic, but social and philosophical problems as well. "We do not have creeping socialism in the United States," Butler deavor. He pointed out that in the event of any tragedy in ouRjocality we could count on assistance from the. Red Cross. A telegram received yesterday by Edwin J.

Gunshore, combined territorial fund chairman for Northeastern Pennsylvania, indicated that the Red Crosd headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, will raise the quota of Luzerne County Red Cross chapters to instead of the previously announced $12,000 quota. The telegram was signed by Truman Sol-verud, chairman of the Eastern Atlantic territory. Gunshore, of Hazleton, will be responsible for fund collections in 6 counties in Pennsylvania. Since this is the first emergency campaign for Red Cross in Luzerne County since August 1955 when Hurricane Diane did extensive lege, Kutztown State Teachers College and the Berks Center of the Pennsylvania State University. Daniel Palermo served as pro DIVORCE GRANTED Joan A.

Butala of 689 N. Laurel has been granted a divorce from Andrew M. Butala, 217 E. Sherman McAdoo, in Schuylkill Count Court. The couple was married June 29, 1963, in McAdoo.

They have three children. Hill revealed that the 15-year-old Summit Hill resident did not die as a result of a football accident. The Panther Valley High School football team aspirant was stricken ill last Thursday when he was practicing scrimmaging with his teammates and was taken to Gei-singer Medical Center, Danville. He died Monday. Davis will be buried tomorrow.

gotten in creating an atmosphere where management and labor Three Held For Conduct In Weatherly gram chairman and President 2 Troop Members Receive Promotions Richard Kerschner presided. worked together in harmony. Presentations to the Haverstocks were made by John Polivka on behalf of the union, and by Mr. Cohn on behalf of the company. Mr.

Haverstock, in his response, thanked all those who attended, as well as all the people in the company and the community who had helped make his stay in this area pleasant and productive. Hazleton Serra Club to Host Seven Newly Ordained Priests FRACTURES LEFT ARM Chris Henritzy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison M. Henritzy, 704 Packer Weatherly, fractured his left forearm yesterday afternoon while playing basketball at his State Police Commissioner Col.

Frank McKetta announced the promotion of 16 corporals to the rank of sergeant and 23 troopers to the rank of corporal effective on Thursday. Area promotions included: Cpl. Albert W. Baigis, Troop Hazleton, elevated to sergeant and Three Weatherly residents, including a husband and wife, were arrested this week on disorderly conduct charges by Weatherly' Borough Police. The husband and wife, Ray and Mary Knepper, 305 4th were damage to Northeastern Pennsyl hoping home.

The fracture was set at St. vania, local officials are The annual ordinandi dinner fori Rocco Matz, who presided at theldent Rocco gave a report on the that the entire greater Hazleton Joseph Hospital by Dr. Robert A. area will give generously to the Gunderson. The Haverstocks have resided at 11 Farmhouse Road, Mountaintop, and after September 1, will reside at 1500 Henry Murray, Ken the seven newly ordained priests meeting, appointed Robert A.

Ro- recent conference held at the Po- Trooper Albert V. Belkoski of the same troop to corporal. Cpl. Robert W. Daubert, Troop Reading, was made sergeant and transferred to Troop Hazle- man and Edmund Ferdinand co-nos arms Attending the con- ferenrp werp- Msar Franns Mn.

iinea a wiai 01 oj uu 01 tne Diocese ot scranton spon-Justice of the Peace Frank by the Hazleton Serra Club 11 i.u-: kif tucky. chairmen for the dinner which wk tj wu mano ionowmg uieir aneoi. "lW1i be held in October, it was ami, jvuutu iiumail, ti ailci T1 shel and Matz. Police Chief Andrew Pecile. Chief announced last night at a meeting of the club in Our Lady of Grace auditorium.

Dine at Carmen's Restaurant! ton- 44 E. Broad St. Fast Service1 CP1- Francis Panuccio, Troop Delicious Food "Nice Atmosphere! Wyoming, was elevated to sergeant and assigned to Hazleton Troop N. Kester, Reimold Promoted In Weatherly Police Lloyd Heads Juvenile Unit MEETING TONIGHT The Lower Luzerne County Federation of Clubs will meet tonight at the Pulaski Club, West Hazleton, starting at 8:30. President Raymond Marusak will be in charge of the meeting.

Greater Hazleton Area School Teachers! Pecile said the disturbance involving the couple began at their home and continued at borough hall. The third man arrested for disorderly conduct, Charles Brown, 70 Butz is slated for a hearing Saturday before Justice Romano. Brown was arrested by Lt. Willard Kester of the department. Chief Pecile said Richard Davis, 28, formerly of 135 Carbon has been released under $100 bail for appearance in Carbon County Court on charges of contributing to the held in recognition to the new priests and their parents.

Assisting with the arrangements will be the following committees: Tickets Louis Blass and Edward Skicki. Dinner Gerald Stish, John Gaud-iano and Charles McElwee. Publicity Henry Toth and Daniel George. Reception Philip Montone, John Kulig and Charles McElwee. Correspondence Robert DeMatt.

Speakers Anthony Scarcella and McElwee. At last night's meeting, Presi- Basement Fire Report Unfounded City police received a report at 6:50 p.m. yesterday that children had started a fire in the basement WE'LL BE OPEN FOR LUNCH Thursday, August 28th, when you attend the School District Orientation. ttAT-SCH00V Appetite to NIAGARA where you'll enjoy anything from a The Weeds Have Got To Go so get yourself down to a A to Rental Center, borrow a sickle bar gas powered cutter at reasonable rates. Riding type available.

Rt 309 Calbeth PI. 455-7793. We deliver. Adv. The chief also said Sgt.

Neil Lloyd will now head the newly created juvenile division of the department. Kester, 50, is a World War II veteran and is employed at the Tobyhanna Signal Depot. Reimold and Lloyd, both 35, are Korean War veterans. Reimold is employed by the Weatherly Foundry and Manufacturing while Lloyd is employed by Western Electric in Allentown. Two promotions and the creation of a new section in the Weatherly Police Department were announced last night by Police Chief Andrew Pecile.

Chief Pecile, who said the promotions were based on tests and performances by the special officers involved, promoted Sgt. Wil-lard Kester to the rank of lieutenant and advanced Patrolman Herman Reimold Jr. to the rank of traffic sergeant, succeeding Kester. of the former Alton Theatre building, an ill-fated structure leveled delinquency of minors. The bail was set by Justice Romano who also permitted Davis to remain in the custody of his mother in Bristol pending the court appearance.

Davis is charged with supplying FOR OUTSTANDING CUISINE delicious Platter to a mouth-watering 77. sin 'minors with alcoholic beverages. U- Route 309 One Mile North of Hazleton WW Phone 454-2494 MOTOR LODGE Schuylkill Jurist Pens Opinion On Unusual Paternity Question Featuring Today Roast Prime Ribs of Beef au jus Enjoy Your Favorite Foods Expertly Prepared and Served in a Fresh, Relaxed Atmosphere. in a spectacular $100,000 blaze in June of 1967. Fire Chief Paul Ziegler said how- ever that, when he checked the property, he could not find any children and could uncover no evi-1 dence of a fire in the basement, which is all that remains of the; structure at Sixth and Alter streets, i Destroyed in the 1967 fire were, a dress factory, a self-service laundry, a fur shop, and two apartments housed in the two-story brick building.

Two Hazleton boys, 13 and 10, were charged with starting the blaze and later were found delinquent by the Juvenile Court and placed on probation. When the remains of the struc-i ture were being pulled down a year later, a wall crashed against and damaged a television shop at 612 Alter St. IAGARA where the menu Fabulous "TN5? NICE I to Eat I A at the time of sentence if he is found guilty of the paternity charge. Asst. Dist.

Atty. Anthony J. Miernicki represented the Commonwealth in the case. Antipasto Clams Royal Shrimp Lobster Dine and Dance EVERY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY VISIT FROM TACOMA Mrs. John Verba and son, John 3rd, Tacoma, are visiting at the residence of Mr.

and Mrs. John Verba 208 W. Samuels Ave. of the defendant is that if he is found guilty of the paternity charge that he may be sentenced to pay the hospital and funeral expense? which have already been paid in part by the Dept. of Public Assistance and that he may also be obliged to pay for a full cemetery lot with perpetual care where the infant was buried.

Judge Dalton said it was not specified under the law whether the defendant could be obliged to pay for a full cemetery lot with perpetual care for burial of one child and that this does not appear to be contemplated within the term, reasonable funeral expenses, as outlined in the law. The Court says that this question will only arise Schuylkill County Judge Vincent J. Dalton handed down an opinion in a case that to be without parallel in the county. It has to do with the liability of a father for the funeral expenses of a child born out of wedlock who died one month after birth. The case is that of Ronald Ferrari, Girardville, charged with paternity.

His counsel, Atty. William J. Krencewicz, filed a petition requesting that the paternity charge be excluded from the accusation and that the prosecution be confined to the morals charge. Judge Dalton said the question wa prematurely raised because the bill had hot gone before the grand jury. He the concern IN OUR HOTEL DINING ROOM To the Musk of the Jerry Strum Trio Dancing Tonite to AL ROBEL And The Big Little Band Jerry ot the Wurlitier Organ JIMMY PERILLA'S Delicious Tasty Crisp HARD ROLLS Sesame Seed or Plain SENAPE'S BAKERY 222 W.

17th St. Phone 434-0839 SUPERVISORS TO MEET Hazle Township Supervisors will meet Thursday at 9 a. m. at the Township Municipal Building, 23rd and Peace Streets, it was announced by Nazaro Ciotolat NIAGARA LOUNGE COMPLETE FACILITIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS 24th N. Church Sfs.

Phone 454-3280-.

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