Shamokin News-Dispatch from Shamokin, Pennsylvania • Page 2

THE SHAMOKIN DISPATCH, SHAMOKIN, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 17, 193 PAGE TWO CHAS. O'NEILL DEATH GOMES PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS LONG ILLNESS IS FATAL FOR Continued from fago On ATTORNEY TROUTMAN TO ADDRESS USHERS WOMAN DIES FROM BURNS IN HOSPITAL Mrs. Mary Sokoloakie, B2, of Springfield, Succumba at. CLEVER COMEDY TO BE STAGED HERE TONIGHT "Hollywood With Many Prominent Persona in Cast, to be Offered To. nifht and Tuesday in H.

S. WM EDWARDS DIES AT HOME DAUGHTER HERE Former Burgeas of Mahanoy City Fatally Striken While Vieiting at Home of Mr. and Mra. George H. Jonea I Gelsinger From Effect! of Burna Suffered Eight Days Af A WAS REMOVED TO HOSPITAL FRIDAY Svere burns sustained eight days ago when her clothing caught fire while she was singeing a chicken in the yard of her home result ed in the death of Mrs.

Mary Sok-oloskle, 52, of 47 Sheridan Street, Springfield at 10:19 o'clock yesterday morning in the Gelsinger Hospital, Danville. Mrs. Sokoloskle's dress was ignited when she stood too close to the flames and within a few moments she was a human torch. Members of her family heard her screams and rushed to her aid and beat out the flames. She was carried into her home in a serious condition where Ehe received medical attention, but Friday morning her condition became so serious that she was removed to the Gelsinger Hospital at Danville.

She failed to respond to the heroic treatments administered and died yesterday. Mrs. Sokoloskie was born in Po land, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Stankiewicz.

She imml grated to America when a child fifteen nnd seettled in Shamoki: where he spent the remainder her life. She marrid Paul Sokolos-kl who died ten years ago. She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Church. She leaves the following chil dren: Joseph, of Philadelphia; Wil liam Peter, Stanley, Miss Mrs.

Anthony Janaskie and Mrs. Enoch Janaskie, all at home. One granddaughter also survives. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. Stanislaus Church.

Burial will follow in the St. Stanislaus cemetery. Aged Man Killed By A Motorist Cooper Township Farmer Run Down by Passing Car Dies in Blooms-burg Hospital 1 Charles Fry, 65, of Cooper town ship, near Danville, while crossing-the state road near his home at 5:30 Saturday evening, stepped in front of a car ownedand driven by.MtlMam Llewellyn, of Bloomsburg and was so severely injured he died at 10:40 tha William O. Edwards, former bur gets of Mahanoy City and father of Mrs. George H.

Jones and Mrs. Charles Duncan, of this city, died at the Jones residence, 117 West Chestnut street, this city, at 10:33 Sunday morning, following a com paratively brief illness. Mr. Edward came here Sunday a week ago for a brief visit with his daughters. He complained of a slight illness at the time but his ailment was not considered serious at the time.

However, during last week he suddenly contracted bron chlal pneumonia and despite the best efforts of the attending physician, his strength waned rapidly until death ensued Sunday morning. The deceased was born in Min- ersvllle, Schuylkill county, August 10, 1855. He located with his parents at Mahanoy City in early life and had been a resident Df that community ever since. For many years he conducted a successful furniture business there and served three terms as chief burgess of Mahanoy City. For the past four years he had been in retirement.

Mr. Edwards haa neen a irequent visitor to Shamokin and had a large number of friends here who will be deeply grieved to learn of his death. Surviving are his wife and the following children: William, of Mahanoy City: Mrs. Charles Duncan, of Shamokin; Lewis, of Mahanoy City; Mrs. Elizabeth Frlel, of Mahanoy City; Mrs.

George Jones, of Shamokin; George, of Hummells- town; Mrs. Norman Fetterman, 01 Hazleton; Mrs. Harry Weller, of Girardvllle, and Roy, of Mahanoy City. The body was removed to Mahanoy City, where the funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Frlel.

Postoffice Job No Attraction Johnson City Folks Quit in Rapid Succession Four Persons Take Government Tests Ordinarily appointment to the of fice of postmaster is sought by many as a desirable plum, but such is. not the case at Brady, Johnson City or Ranshaw as the nearby Coal township" is known. Charles Pahutka, who had served for a brief time as postmaster, ten dered his resignation and Miss Lizzie Latshaw was appointed to serve tem porarily. Miss Latshaw also resigned and an emergency appointment was necessary, pending examinations of candidates for that place. On Saturday, at the local postoffice, four Johnson City residents took the mental tests prescribed by the government and within a short time the naming of a new postmaster or postmistress will be a consummationfor how long no one knows.

Attorney William I. Troutman will address the Ushers Association of St. Johnl Reformed church at Its regular monthly meeting In the assembly room of the church to morspw evening at 7:30. Mr. Troutman is a platform speak, er of rare ability and his message will be one of timely interest.

All the men of the church and their friends are cordially invited. W. M. S. TO MEET AT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH A meeting of the Women's Mis slonary Society of the Congrega tlonal church will be held at 7:30 this evening, it was announced.

Fol-lowing a special program, refreshments will be served. MOOSE CARD PARTY IS POSTPONED Announcement was made todav of the postponement of the card party to have been given this eve ning at 8 o'clock in the Moose Hall by the Ladles' Auxiliary of the Moose. The party will be given nert Monday evening, October 23, at 8 o'clock. LOCAL LADIES AT HOOVER DAY LUNCHEON The following well known local residents motored to the Susquehanna Valley Country Club at Sun- bury on Saturday to attend the Hoover Day Luncheon: Miss Emma Leisey, Mrs. Anna Snyder, Mrs.

Proalla Bowman and Assemblyman Atwater Eveiand. All report hav Wrv nlpnisanf. tltrw. anI llf forward tn victnrv mnntv, m.vuv.,1 Mr. and Mrs.

Jesse Johns. 1331 West Arch street, were Harrisburg visitors on Saturday. David Bright, former Shamokin resident, visited friends in this city during the past few days. Mr. and Mrs.

Bright are now making their nome in Fniiadeiphia. Albert Kreigcr of Scranton spent me weeK-ena witn relatives in Shamokin. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest J.

Martin and daughter, Deborah, returned to their home in Cumberland, today after having been the guests of relatives here during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. J. C.

Treiblev and son, William, and Mrs. A. K. Deibier, all of Snydertown, motored to New York city today. Mr.

and Mrs. J. Peter Bachman, of Bala, Philadelphia, were weekend guests of friends In Shamokin. Mrs. Bachman will be remembered here as Miss Katherine Goodwill, daughter of Mrs.

Robert Good will. The Goodwills were former resi dents of what is now the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Ressler, on East Lincoln street. Mr.

and Mrs. David J. Bright, of Philadelphia, formerly of this city, wnere the rormer was engaged in business for a number of years, were week-end guests at tha home of Mrs Bright's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Granzow.

of East Cameron street. Miss Julia Smlgelskl, of Mount Carmel, was the guest of local friends last evening. Dr. R. A.

Consteln and Prof. George W. Carl, prominent residents of Ashland, circulated among friends here last evening. Misses Mayme Knoblauch and Verna Stief, of Mount Carmel, were visitors here over the Sabbath. Jack Beard, of Catawlssa, is a sojourner at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Kaseman, of North Orange street Misses Beatrice and Luclle O'Neill returned last evening to their home in Philadelphia following a several days visit with local relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Thomson and daughter, Helene, returned yesterday to their home in Johnstown following a ten-day visit with relativjs here.

After having been the guests of Mrs. Ray Zimmerman over the week end at her home, 236 West Walnut street, John Flelsher, Mrs. Zimmerman's father, her sister, Mrs. W. Brookhart, Mr.

and Mrs. Russel Flysher, Thelma Brookhart and Betty Flelsher returned home today. They are all residents of Philadelphia and motored to Shamokin Saturday morning. GOES TO TRIAL ON. THURSDAY Baltimore County Author! tiM Will Try Him on Rob-, bory Charge Hold Mur dor Charf es in Abeyanco for Present OFFICERS HOPE TO GET CAL TYSON Announcement was made this morning by the state's attorney ot Baltimore county, Maryland, at the court bouse at Towson, Maryland, to the effect O'Neill, being held there on various charges, including murder, will go to trial on Thursday ot this week on charges of housebreaking.

The murder charge, the attorney added. will be held in abeyance pending continued search for Cal Tyson, of thia city, who is wanted with O'Neill for the murder William Hunter. Pikesville. Maryland. Jail turnkey.

4 CHILDREN Continued Prom Page One mm mmm mmm Hedglin who was rushed to a neighbor's home for treatment. The explosion occurred when two of the children, Dema ar.a Betty, went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. As they struck a match, terrific blast ensued, rocklr.g the house. It was followed immediate'" by a fast-spreading blaze. Flames ignited the clothing or Delila and Betly and musuroomed through other sections of the dwelling.

Because of its isolated location, the home soon was laid ruins despite bucket brigaacs neighbors. No fire fighting apparatus was available. Builders Claim -t Continued From Page One make an inspection of the building to date and submit a report. Mallam conferred with Engineer Masciano, representing Laino Brothers and when taxpayers opposed such conferences, Mallam advised that were he to enter as arbitrator, no agreement would be reached. He therefore determined to submit an unbiased report to the Schuylkill-Northumberland Taxpayers' Association officers who are co-operating with the Kulplhont Taxpayers' Association in demanding new specifications and changes in the existing centra ri New York Stock Quotations Allegheny Cor 1 5-8 Ama Can 50 1-2 Amn Car Fndry 8 1-2 Amn Locomo 8 1-4 Amn Smelting 14 3-4 ATT 104 1-4 Amn Tob A 69 Amn Tob 71 1-8 Anaconda Cop 9 7-8 Atchison 42 Atlantic Refining 16 3-8 Baldwin 7 ...12 3-4 Barnsdall 4 5-8 Bethlehem Steel 17 3-4 Canadian Pacific 14 1-2 Ches Ohio 21 Chrysler 14 1-8 Con Gas 5 1-2 Consolidated Oil 6 3-4 Fox Film 2 7-8 General Electric 15 7-8 General Motors 13 3-4 Gillette Razor: 16 5-8 Hudson Motors 5 1-2 Illinois Central 15 1-8 Int 9 5-8 Kennecctt Cop 10 7-8 Lehigh ValRR 15 1-8 Mid Con Pete 5 5-8 Missouri Pac 6 Mont Ward Co 12 1-2 Central 22 1-2 Northern Pacific 18 1-4 Packard 3 Penna 15 1-4 Phillips Petroleum 5 1-2 Paramount Publix 4 Public Service 46 1-2 Radio 7 1-8 Radio Keith 4 Sears Roebuck 19 Southern Pacific 20 Standard 30 1-4 Studebaker 6 1-8 Union Pacific 63 1-2 United Corp 9 Rubber 5 3-8 Steel 38 3.4 Warner Bros Pic 2 3-8 westingriouse Electric 28 At Martini's 'Lean Rib Boling Beef Fresh Sausage Beef Liver 10i mmm Pmh Fralt Flavored Did Ham Tbia Sliced 1.

Ik IS' MARTINI MARKETS I) lb I same evening in the Bloomsburg hos- jfv pltal. He suffered a fracture of the BUNKER HILL GUN CLUB ENJOYS HO ROAST The Bunker Hill Oun Club held Its first pig roast on the Mark E. Qulnn Memorial (rounds yesterday and opened the day's events with a live bird match, held between Frank (Puck) Hand and John Lin-derman. Mr. Llnderman was the victor in the match.

Following the match the members enjoyed a sump tuous feast, prepared by Oeorge Winster and served by waiters in full attire Including Charles Dick, John Kline, William Mowery and Thomas Readly. Michael J. Halton acted as toastmaster for the occa-soln and called on such men as Brown Staub, manager of the Rea and Derlck drug store, Herbert Payne, William Stelnhart and Charles Boyer for speeches and who responded In an inimitable manner. The affair yesterday was in charge of a committee consisting of Marcus Shankwciler, Charles Dick and Frank Hand. BIRTHDAY PARTY AT CLIFFORD HOME Members of Gerard Clifford's family entertained in honor of his fourteenth birthday Saturday evening and the young man was presented with a handsome watch.

The party was given at the home of his mother at 1122 West Arch street. Refreshments were served at a seasonable hour, after which those In attendance returned to their respective homes. Mr. Clifford received the well wishes of his guests. THOMAS C.

FILER IS U1VE.IN D1K1HUAX BUKrltlSEi Thomas C. Filer, of 110 South ocvunu oum, iviuici uvci aeer ui i ft i the poor and prominently known, was tendered a surprise party on the occasion of his seventy-fifth birthday anniversary Friday. Mr. Filer's children and grandchildren rushed In on hill at one o'clock, and the afternoon was pleasantly spent with a prdgram ot vocal and instrumental music and recitations by the children. The happy event was climaxed with a luncheon in the evening.

Mr. Filer is enjoying good health despite his advanced age. ENTERTAIN IN HONOR OF SON'S BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. George Yurka entertained in honor of the birthday of their son, Stanley, at their home.

802 west Chestnut street, Saturday evening. Music for the occasion was furnished by Kelly's Troubadors and later a lunch was served. Those in attendance at the party were Miss Helen Sohomajcz, Helen, Violet and Celia Waseleskle, Nelly Jacobs, Betty Jucha, Verna and Bertha Rozyckle, Clara Sweet, Angela Jucha, Helen Wiss. Mr. and Mrs.

Rob ert Clements, Mr. and Mrs. George Yucka and son, Stanley, Anthony. Frank, Ray Yucka, Joseph Gripp, Stan Jucha, Joseph Concannon. John Burns, Michael and Bernard Dormer and John Moll.

ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF GRANDDAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. William J. Muir, of Chestnut and Grant streets, have received word of the birth of a daughter at the Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, yesterday to Mr. and Mrs.

William H. Holl. This is the first grandchild in the family and the proud grandparents are wearing broad smiles today over the advent of the baby girl. Mrs. Holl will be remembered as the former Verna Muir.

Mr. and Mrs. Holl live at Prospect Park, near Philadelphia. The card party which was scheduled to be held at St. Stephen's Auditorium tomorrow evening will be held tonight at 8 0 clock WOMAN EXPIRES AT AGE OF 92 After an illness of several weeks, death claimed the life of Mrs.

Mich-aelena Seraskle, 92, one of Shamo-kin's oldest residents, who passed away at 3 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Agnes Holobowicz, of 1478 Wabash street, from a complication of diseases. Despite her advanced age, Mrs. Seraskie had been in fine health until two weeks ago when she was suddenly stricken. From then on her strength ebbed steadily until death came early this morning.

Mrs. Seraskie was born in Poland and immigrated to America about 61 years ago. She was well known in Springfield and was a devout mem ber of St. Stanislaus cnurcn. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs.

Agnes Holobowicz, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Frank Brenner, of Chicago, and two sons, Joseph, of Chicago, and Frank, of Detroit. The funeral services will be announced later. The Rev. Father Holobowicz, of Albany, N.

a grandson, will be here to have charge of the services. Tom Karpinski Buried Today Fifty-five firemen of the East End Fire Company, dressed in full uniform, attended the funeral this morning of Thomas (Tuggle) Karpinski, of 1170 Pulaski avenue, a former president of the organization. Karpinski died Wednesday In the Gelsinger Memorial Hospital at Danville. The firemen followed the funeral procession to the St. Stanislaus cemetery where Interment was made.

The services were deeply Impressive and were largely attended by relatives end friends. The pall bearers were: Enoch Kotonoskie, Clem Perko. Frank Bel-skie. Stanley John Stankiewicz and Florian Gabrysz, I Y0UNGNURSE Miat Elisabeth Maria Kling Dies at Home Along Trevorton Roard Stricken III After Graduation aa Nurse Miss Elizabeth Marie KUnger, 31, of Trevorton road, died at her home Saturday evening at 7:50 o'clock following an Illness of al most nve months. Death waa caused by a complication of dis eases.

Miss KUnger graduated from the Allentown Memorial Hospital School for Nurses last May and a few days later was seriously stricken. Since then she had been under the constant care of a physician and about one month ago was removed to her home. Although given every medical treatmenet she failed to rally and grew steadily weaker until death Intervened Saturday evening. Born In Coal Township Septem ber 25, 1911, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William A. KUnger, Miss KUnger received her education in I wiu wwusiiip sunuoia ana in ivm graduated from the Coal Townshlo High School. She then entered the Allentown Memorial Hospital School for Nursres where she stud-led and was graduated as a nurse last May. She was well known In this community and was a member of the Lutheran Church of Trevor- ton Road. She leaves her parents, one sis ter Evelyn, and two brothers, Har ry and Ralph.

The funeral will be held at 1 oclock tomorrow afternoon from the home with Rev. Beamesderfer officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood cemetery at Tre vorton. Eleven Jurors Trying Case One of Twelve Men Stricken This Morning and Attorneys Agree to Abbreviated Jury Eleven jurors are today hearing the damage suit of Robert Hopewell, Northumberland timber dealer, against the Royal Indemnity Insurance Company, at Sunbury. James Dolan, of Mount Carmel, a member of the Jury, was stricken ill shortly after the Jury entered the box and had to leave for home.

Counsel in the case agreed to proceed with the abbreviated Jury. Hopewell charges he had a policy with the Royal company covering his trucks, one of which was demolished at McClure and for which the company has refused to settle. SUESlOCOLLECT FOR INJURIES Suit was filed in the county court this morning by Anthony Jllotti, of Mt. Carmel, against the Commercial Casualty Insurance company, to recover $850 for injuries suffered in an automobile accident. To date the company has refused to pay, contending the policy had lapsed.

Jilottl claims to have receipts showing he paid the premiums In full. Miss Carrie Hess Claimed By Death Death brought to an end the sufferings of Miss Carrie Mae Hess, 25, of 233 South Diamond street. who died Saturday morning at from a complication of diseases. She was ill one year. Born in Shamokin June 17, 1907, the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. George Hess, she secured her education in the Shamokin borough schools. She was well known and was an active member of the Daugh ters of America. She leaves her parents and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Albert Dill, Mrs.

John Polan, Grace Martin, Ray and George. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:45 from the home. Further services will be held In the United Brethren church with the Rev. H. J.

Behney officiating. Inter ment will follow in the Shamokin cemetery. Best Cut Veal Cutlets 19c lbs Next Door Kresce's 2 25c 3 5 I I at Donaldson, Schuylkill county, where he spent his early We. com in to this eltv abAut al vtan aio ana here married Miss Alice jut I ter. who preceded htm In death ten yean ago.

Religiously. Mr. WaldrafT wu a member of St. John's Reformed church, wu widely known thruout the community and was highly re specte d. He had been a trusted em ploye at the Eagle mills for many years and news of his death came as a shock to officials and employes of that operation, all of whom had come to know, love and respect the aged man.

Fraternally, Mr. WaldrafT was a member of the Shepherds of Bethlehem. Surviving are his daughter. Mrs. Emma Hertzog, two sons, Leo and William, of this city; two sisters.

Mrs. Attncs Hower, of this city, and Mrs. Fred Miller, of Dunmore, There are 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow. M.InVANSKI Continued From Page One Mr.

and Mrs. Iwanskl then mcved to Shamokin where they had since resided. He was employed at the Big Mountain colliery and was a devout member of the St. Stanislaus church. He was affiliated with the St.

Isador society. He was widely known In the community and has a legion of friends who deeply mourn his death. Besides his i elf -stricken wife he leaves the following children Fran, cis, employed as a teller at the Peoples Trust Company; Joseph, Mrs. Helen Miiruklewtcz, John, a student at Stroudsburg State Teachers College, Anna and Clara. Two brothers, Lawrence and Stephen, and one sister, Sophia, survive in Poland.

Three grandchildren also w- lve. Wed nesday morning iu 3 i the St. Stanislaus church. Interment will follow in the St. Stanislaus cemetery.

alIottment Continued From Page One lshed children who appeared with properly endorsed certificates issued by the school authorities. A large number of children appeared at the Friendship station and 116 youngsters in need of additional nourishment were accomodated. A total of 125 quarts of milk was allotted to the Friendship depot The stations scheduled to be opened in the Fairvlew and East End fire houses did not materialize because of the curtailment In the milk supply. The youngsters of the outlying districts will be taken care of by the borough depots until the county quota is increased. In explaining the reason for the curtailment, Dr.

O. E. Salter stated that the acute situation in the soft coal fields in the western and cen tral part of the state made it necessary to curtail in a number of the eastern counties where other welfare agencies are in a position to cooperate and assist in providing aid. Three Arrested Continued From Page One ages and arrested the owner and the other two identified with him. All three were lodged in the borough lockup until yesterday when they were released on bail for a hearing at 2 o'clock this afternoon ohn Ka-minskl and Stanley Cerinskl were freed under $500 bond while Commissioner Marsh, of Lewisburg, directed the filing of a bond for $1,000 on the part of Walter Cerinskl on federal prohibition violation.

All obtained the necessary bondsmen. LOCAL CO-ED Continued From Page One girls' tennis. She was hostess to the Women's Club of the U. S. during the club's visit to Philadelphia recently, having been chosen to show the visitors around the metropolis and arrange for their entertainment.

VICTORIA "MOVIE CRAZY" FUNNIEST LLOYD COMEDY IN YEARS With audiences rolling in the aisles and 'aughter bulging the walls of the Victoria theatre, "Movie Crazy Harold Lloyd's first comedy in two years, got off to an auspicious start for Its local engagement yesterday afternoon. It Is the funniest comedy Lloyd has made since "The Freshman" and it proves if any proof were needed that the two years of silence have only served to mature and perfect the comedian's art. Constance Cummings heads a supporting cast that Is of excep tlonal excellence. Her role is an ex acting one, and she lives up to Its every requirement. The second male lead is In the competent hands of Kenneth Thomson, and Louise Closser Hale shares honors with the stellar comedian in the most hilar ious of the many hilarious sequen ces Lloyd himself has never been In finer form than in his role of a movie-struck boy from a small town who crashes the gates of Hollywood.

He has made of the boy a lovable, human character and has placed him In a comedy that Is one con tinuous laugh from start to finish. He should have a medal of honor for bringing out the best cure for gloom that has appeared on the horizon since 1929. Card Party, Toes, Oct II Triple Link Club. Adv. Hollywood one ot the mer riest comedy revues ever devised, is to be presented tonight and tomorrow night in the high school auditorium under the auspices ot the Ladies' Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church.

By reason of the prominence of the members of the large cast, which in dudes Chief Burgess Yocum and numerous business and professional men, it is expected the attraction will draw capacity audiences at each of the two showings. The production has been In rehearsal for the past ten days and those who have had the privilege of reviewing the rehearsals pronounce the offering side-splitting and thoroly interesting. Continued From Page One Her Dlans and her slogan are that no ex-service man's child shall go cold, hungry or homeless during the coming Winter. Mrs. Arlington Evans, 01 upper Darby, chalrlady of the membership committee plans an Intensive membershlD campaign for Penn sylvania from November 11 to Nov' ember 11, with the object of mar ing Pennsylvania the largest de Dartment in the national organlza tion.

Our membership now is 342 and our ouota for 1933 is 608. It Is hoped that this quota will be oassed. Mrs. Walter Lati, of Tyrone, chalrlady of the World War orphans committee, reported six scholarships placed with the Pennsylvania war orphans during the --t tro mcnthe. and a completed survey oi the 990 World War or Dhans in Pennsylvania.

Miss Helen E. Zelgler, of York, chalrlady of the Americanism committee, outlined her program which will include the education ot the foreign born citiaenship classes, and the study of the flag usage in all of Pennsylvania's schools. Mrs. Charles D. Markle, of this city, chairlady of the legislative committee, stated that her program would necessarily follow the Legion, and urged co-operation of all auxiliary units in contacting congressmen and senators regarding all bills sponsored by the Legion.

Mrs. O. E. Hippensteell, of Homesdale, chairlady of the unit activities and committee service committees urged activities in all lines of work by the various Pennsylvania units in order to accomplish the program as a whole. Mrs.

Joseph H. Thompson, of Beaver Falls, chalrlady of the Fi-dac Doll committee reported that Pennsylvania was one of the winners in the Fidac contest, the Betsy Ross doll, of Greenville, win ning second prize at Portland, Oregon. She also stated that the essay contest and further study of our allied nations will be continued. Mrs. William H.

Biesler, of Philadelphia, Parliamentarian, who is also the national re-habllitation chairlady, addressed the board, Mrs. Thomas Meaney, of Philadelphia, national executive com-mitteewoman, gave a report of Portland Convention. The executive board sponsored an economy program for the year, which was adopted. All major officers, including vice-presidents and directors, were urged to contact the various units throughout the state personally in order to help attain their co-operation so that a successful season might be completed. Mrs.

Beadle presided at the meeting. 1 I WORKING TIME AT THE COLLIERIES The Information riven here regarding the working time Is received from the various companies, and at the time of going to press Is the latest Information obtainable. The Shamokin Dispatch cannot be held responsible for changes or error, over which it has no control. Stevens Coal Co. The Cameron colliery will work tomorrow.

Northumberland Mining Co. The Enterprise colliery will work tomorrow. Excelsior Coal Co. The Corbin colliery will work tomorrow. Madeira-Hill coal Co.

The Colonial colliery will work tomorrow. Jeddo-Highland Coal Co. The Midvalley colliery will work tomorrow. Susquehanna Collieries Co. The Pennsylvania and William Penn collieries will work tomorrow.

Reading Coal and Iron Co. The following Reading collieries will work tomorrow Bear Valley, Burn side, Alaska, Reliance, Locust Gap, Potts, Bast, Locust Summit central breaker, Hammond, Gilberton, West Shenandoah. Shenandoah City, El-langowan. Maple Hill, St. Nicholas central breaker, Mahanoy City, Pine Knot and Brookside.

Another Suit Against County George A. Selper, a Delaware township farmer, today filed suit against the county for $4,000 damages, growing out of the building of the new state road between Dewart and Montgomery and which bisects the Selper farm. Selper claims the state and county took a strip of land 80 feet In width and 2,120 feet in length and that twelve large trees were removed. He has been unable to neeo- JfllWIiliy Finest Quality Beef A "LTC! Juicy Round 4 Af.0 Tend.er RuniP 25c Delicious Sirloin Lean Plate Meat Meaty Country Scrapple Seltzer or Roberta Brand skull and crushed chest. Llewellyn was released on his own recognizance.

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INDEPENDENCE ST. OS. ZIXSLL DR. STBTZXS Uate a satisfactory settlement with the county commissioners, hence the suit. 1M aa lcuow memDers 01 ue lire com-1 IE: I.