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PAGE FIVE EVENING HERALD OF SHENANDOAH ASHLAND MAHANOY CITY MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1977 Ashland doings by Mrs. Carl Yung Forest fires scorch N. Mexico, Arizona RUSH-RYAN NEWS Drop News At Thrift Beverage, Lakeside Rhoda Purnell Phone 467-3377 CHRIST CHURCH mended for continuing to Rev. Janet Kline will be supply the charge on a part ordained June 26 at St. Thomas time basis.

Similar charges United Church of Christ, have difficulty obtaining or-Bernville, and everyone from dained clergy, and are served Christ Church is invited to the 3 by lay pastors or student supplies. Attorney Donald Dolbin, after numerous witticisms, spoke on the police and firemen as guardians of public safety. He noted that all should thank these silent guardians. Township officials attending were Supervisors Clarence Hartranft and Chester Purnell, Auditors Lamar and Rhoda Purnell, Board of Adjustment Chairman Glen Gerhard. BIRTHDAYS Wilbert O.

Yost, Park Crest, Tuesday. Grace Garber, Grier City, Friday. William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bednar, Grier City, his eighth on Saturday.

His father celebrates the same day. Mrs. Charles Silliman, Mahanoy City, her 93rd on Sunday. Her nieces are Mrs. Todd Curley, Mahanoy City; Mrs.

Robert (Mary) Suender, Barnesville; Mrs. Jane Min-choff, Orwigsburg, and Mrs. George Altoff, Mahanoy City. William Fegley, Quakake, Sunday. SKMUH (1T1.KNS Ashland Son i or Citizens hud 85 memlx't-s present for a tribute to Flag Day and Father's Pay at the weekly meeting.

The morning arts and crafts session attracted 17. Esther Blanch and William. Kovlan directed the program, with the latter presenting the opening by explaining the history of Flag Day. Jim Winters sang "Grand Old Flag." A two-part reading, "I Pledge Allegiance," was given by Alberta Wagner and Bill Boyian. followed by the latter's rendition of "America." Alberta Wagner sang "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" in addition to providing guitar accompaniment throughout the program.

Ralph Sell finished the flag tribute with a reading, "World's Greatest Traveler." The Father's Day program opened with a reading by Bill Boyian. Bed carnations was pinned on the fathers present by Esther Blanch and Ruth Geguzis. My Pappa" was sung by Jimmy Winters. The Father's Day address was given by Father Frederick Skotek, who served in Ashland, Frackville, Mahanoy City churches and now is at Annunciation Church in Shenandoah. He likened a father to a tree which gave everything it had to bring about happiness to one little boy whocame to it for comfort.

As the child grew it gave him fruit to eat, its branches to use for building, its trunk to make a boat with which he could travel and finally, when seemingly there was nothing left to give, he came back as an old man and took sanctuary on the stump as a resting place for his old age. "Fathers give until there is nothing left to give," he said. Esther Blanch read "Father's Day," followed by "Silver Haired Daddy of Mine" by Bill Boyian, Jim Winters and Alberta Wagner, with the By United Press International Weary firefighters finally checked a blaze just three miles short of the city limits of Los Alamos, N.M., Sunday, but in Arizona, a sudden wind shift sent another wildire roaring out of control to threaten homes and blacken 400 acres in two hours. Three other fires were burning across 4,000 acres of New Mexico timber and brush-land and another major blaze raged out of control just east of Flagstaff, in the northern part of Arizona. About 30 homes near Sierra Vista in southern Arizona were evacuated ahead of a blaze that flared again in shifting winds after 400 firefighters from six Western states including soldiers from Ft.

Huachuca and inmates from the federal prison camp at Safford, Ariz. had battled it to a standstill. "We've got bulldozers in Miller Canyon," said Doug Salyerof theCoronado National Forest. "That area is threatened most, and we're also committing ground tankers." In New Mexico, more than 1,000 men manned firelines on the periphery of a 15-square-mile blaze that threatened historic Los Alamos, birthplace of the atomic bomb and still a majorscientificcommunity. The fire, which erupted last Friday, picked up awesome speed through the tinder-dry Santa Fe National Forest.

It raced through canyons and mesas, wrapping Los Alamos in an acrid haze and raising a column of smoke visible for 100 miles. The flames at one point crackled onto a mesa where the Energy Research and Development Administration stores non-nuclear explosives in igloo-style bunkers, but officials said reinforced concrete shielding eliminated any danger of detonation. MAILBOX VANDALISM Rural customers of the Hometown area have been complaining of vandalism to their mailboxes. Postmaster Henry Rokosz issued a warning that this is a federal offense. The penalty is a fine of $1,000, three years imprisonment or both.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Curtis (Sharon Kaczmarczyk) Fritz, Locust Valley, announce the birth of a son at the Coaldale Hospital. He will be named Scott Curtis and he joins a brother Robert. This is the second grandson of Mr.

and Mrs. Stephen Kaczmarczyk, Grier City, and the eleventh of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fritz, Locust Valley. INSTALLATION BANQUET Officers of the Rush Township Council of Republican Women were installed at a banquet in the Vienese Villa.

Coaldale. Taking offices were: Presiaent Lee Hartranft, who also conducted the installation; Vice-president Terry Murphy; Recording Secretary Alma Mace; Corresponding Secretary Mary Ellen Werner; Treasurer Anna Mae Rooney; and Financial Secretary Jean Fredrickson. President Hartranft welcomed Sheriff Paul Sheers; Prothonotary William Owens; Controller Thomas Jefferson; Clerk of the Courts Mary Long. She gave recognition and honors to the Rush police and the firemen. Each member attending received a ceramic ash tray.

Scott Brill, assistant fire chief, spoke in behalf of the Quakake Company. He recognized Percy Croll who has served forty years as forest fire warden. Ed Murphy of the Hometown Company made remarks in regard to his company, noting that this is a big year with the purchase of a new truck. Police Chief John Rooney, asked for the cooperation of the citizens to aid the police in their duties. was given by Inez Gensel; reading "Faith In Women," Jane Kyler; "Choose Life," Elaine Stone; "I'rayer for Liberation," Louise Kembal; reading, "Reflections," Mary Klinger; trio "Lord Jesus, Friend of Women," Glenys Kk'ixinis, Ruth Stone and Lois Mala farina accompanied by Emilie Piatt; reading, "The Truth Comes Out," Inez GenseL Games, "It's Found in the Kitchen," "Birds of the Bible" and "Dirty Bingo" were played, after which there was a sing-a-long of "Living for Jesus," "I Would Be True," "Win Them One By One," "Help Somebody Today," "Sunrise," "Are Ye Able Said the Master," "Sweet Hour of Prayer," "Love Lifted Me" and "God Be With You." Special thanks went to the decorating committee, Betsy Kent, Verdilla Blyler and Mary Klinger for the table decor; to Inez Gensel for the program; to Emilie Piatt as pianist, and any one who contributed to the success of the evening.

The centerpiece of cut towers was awarded to Mrs. Mildred Gensel. Attending were Verdilla Blyler, Betsy Kent, Louise KembeL, Mary Klinger, Lillian Williams, Lillian Jones, Lulu Durkin, Anne Hepler, Jean Reiner, Jean Urban, Emilie Piatt, Lois Malafarina, Shirley Ahrensfield, Sadie Miller, Ruth Stone, Elaine Stone, Catherine Steeley, Eleanor Neumeister, Jane Kyler, Inez Gensel, Mildred Gensel, Peg Goyne, Virginia Goyne, Arlene Mallams and Glenys Kleponis. An invitation was given for all to attend the covered dish dinner in the social rooms of the church in September to start the fall meetings. CHURCH CLASS The service Class of Bethany Evangelical Sunday school met with 14 present.

Devotions opened with the song "For You I Am Praying; scripture by Belva Raudenbush who had charge of the devotions; prayer by -Ruth Klase; songs by Debbie and Jean Paul "Would You," "For Those Tears I "Psalm 19." Slides of Egypt were shown by Wilmer Raudenbush. The business session was in charge of Emma Oster. Dinner was served by the committee, Naomi Raudenbush, Emma Oster, Ruth Weikel and Minerva Umlauf. Attending were Belva Raudenbush, Doris Kehler, Roma in Klinger, Ruth Wetzel, Emma Oster, Ruth Weikel, Ruth Klase, Naomi Raudenbush, Doris Wills, Debbie Paul, Jean Paul and Gertrude Wysock. audience joining on "Ashland Moon, 1'il We Meet Again" and "Let the Rest Of the World Cm By Bill llenninger, given the title of "Father of the Senior Citizens" for his contributions to the group, offered remarks and Father Slotek closed with benediction.

Carolyn Yeager is a patient in the Hazlcton Ihspital after a recent all. Mrs. Margaret Reich was discharged from Ashland Hospital and is recuperating at the home of her son, Ted, 226 Front street, Jersey Shore, 17740. June 2.i will be the trip to Corning Ware, bus leaving promptly at 6. The first stop will be for breakfast.

In July there will be a trip to the Lincoln Diner, Vanity Fair and Berkshire Mall, Reading. The meeting this week will feature an antique show. Each member bring at least one article to display. There will be a seminar on diabetes at the cafeteria in the hospital. A thank you note was received from Edna Heftier for her life membership.

Games were then played and light luncheon served by Dorothy Boyian, Catherine Colohan. Catherine Lavelle, Catherine Keenan and Elsie Kerkeslager. FIDELITY CLASS A covered dish dinner by the Fidelity Class of the United Church Ch rist Sunday school was held at the home of Mrs. Ellen Hinderliter, 1200 Walnut St. President Mrs.

William Henninger conducted the devotions and the business meeting. A poem "I Am Your Flag" was read by Esther Blanch. METHODIST OMEN The women of the First United Methodist-Presbyterian Church held a buffet in the Marko Town House June 15. The program was in charge of Vice-president Inez Gensel. The theme was "Women." A reading, "Women of the Bible" 4.40 PLUS SALES TAX Important Speed Read To Begin at Arrangements have been made by the Institute of Speed Reading, to conduct a 24 hour course in speed reading.

The course is open to those who qualify above the age of 12, and graduates are guaranteed a reading speed of 1000 w.p.m. with better than average comprehension. After the eight week program a person can read any average length book in less than an hour and understand it better. In addition to speed reading the course also emphasizes improved study techniques, better test taking skill, and increased concentration and retension abilities. The course requires a person to attend one class per week on the evening of their choice.

For those who would like more information, without obligation to enroll, a series of Free one hour orientation lectures have been Officials late Sunday said the city was in no danger. Both in New Mexico and In Arizona, firefighters were hampered by rugged terrain, high and erratic winds and rolling chunks of burning timber. "If you can walk into some of those areas, you're lucky because it is so steep and narrow," said New Mexico fire boss Ed Richardson. "Very often you have rocks and burning material dropping down on you, so you just have to let those areas go. We have to wait and let the topography determine where we can stop it." He said he hoped the blaze, which spilled over into Bande-lier National Monument a popular tourist attraction with ancient Indian ruins will be under control in the next three days.

Spot fires broke out in some parts of Frijoles Canyon, where monument headquarters is located, forcing a temporary evacuation of staff, but the flames were pushed back and officials said ruins and Indian petroglyphs, which date back to 1550, were undamaged. One firefighter died of a heart attack Saturday in New Mexico, and three others suffered minor injuries. The blaze near Sierra Vista, in southern Arizona, broke out Saturday and investigatorssaid it was "man-caused." The Flagstaff fire, in which 100 persons wereevacuatedfrom their homes, then later permitted to return, was blamed on a campfire left unattended Friday by three boys and a girl, who were turned over to juvenile authorities. Fifteen firefighters in the two major Arizona blazes where treated for smoke inhalation and three others for minor injuries. Three other fires were controlled in Arizona over the weekend after they had charred a total of 2,400 acres.

the closest eyewitness. He was listed in fair condition at Altoona's Mercy Hospital with facial burns and a broken foot. "I lowered the hoses into the tank and saw Bill pull the trigger (on the paint gun). Before I realized it, I was hurled onto the side of another tank car 15 feet way." "I knew, though, thatBillhad to be encircled in flames." The six others hospitalized were discharged Saturday from Altoona Hospital. They were treated for smoke and toxic fumeinhalation.Theremainder of the victims were treated at the emergency rooms of area hospitals.

Don Snyder, Altoona fire chief, said the investigation into the cause of the blast continued. The state Bureau of Iahnrand Industry was called in. "We have no concrete evidence on the cause of the blaze," said Snyder. One eyew itness speculated the explosion was caused when an extension cord became loose and ignited a spark inside the car. Lithcote a subsidiary of Chicago-based TransUnion deans and coats several thousand tank cars a year at its local plant, using a variety of protective chemicals.

p.m. rites for our newly elected Dastor. Pastor Kline will take communion to anyone desiring it at home. Phone 467-2193. St.

Peter's Strawberry Social was a great success. Thanks to all who helped and donated. Joint Consistory will meet Wednesday June 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grier City Sunday School. OPEN HOUSE Open house was held at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Aungst Barnesville in honor of their daughter, Linda, a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. ST. RICHARD'S NEWS Masses at St. Richard's Church are: Monday 4: 30 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 8, 10, and 11:30 a.m.

Charismatic Prayer Community meets Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Congratulations to the graduates of the parish: From Marian, Anne Marie Koval, Andy Field; Tamaqua Area, Carol Umbriac, Tom Sherwood, Dave Rimm; Mahanoy Area, Tina Thurchak, Jim Harrox, Dave Smith, Jean Bzeplinski. Congratulations to Pam Abrachinsky on her many awards in the field of gymnastics, also Sue Rang for high honors in Mahanoy Area. Representatives of the Women's Club, Betty Lipko and Agnes Martin, served the breakfast for the graduates. Happy Father's Day was extended to all the wonderful Dads of St.

are alert to the fullness of their responsibility and carry it off well, giving much of themselves to their children. Father McElduff is grateful to all those who gave of themselves in cheerful and helpful fashion for the mini festival this past weekend. Special thanks to Rose Yanoshik for unusual and useful contributions. METHODIST NOTES Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Quakake, Morning Worship, 9:45. Bethany United Methodist Church, Barnesville.

Morning Worship 11:05. Barnesville Administrative Board will meet Monday 7:30 p.m. Among the 1200 ministerial and lay delegates at Annville last week, Barnesville-Quakake was represented by Dolly Hughes and Rev. Pahls. Mrs.

Pahls attended as a paying guest. A total of 450 miles was covered daily. A special session to pass on the 1978 budget will be held in October. The spacious chapel was crowded to capacity for the worship Rws. Warren Mohr and Karl Keller, former pastors, asked to be remembered to the congregations here.

Quakake was commended for meeting its Conference Apportionments up to date on a monthly basis. Barnesville was especially cited for meeting its 1977 askings 100 percent at this date. Today marks the beginning of the fifth year of Rev. Pahls' pastorate at Bethany and Ebenezer. He has been com- Victim of explosion still on critical list GOING TO SUMMER CAMP? Use our indelible LAUNDRY MARKING OUTFIT Weather I United Presslntrrnutlonul A low pressure area drifting slowly eastward across New England will maintain a westerly flow of air across Pennsylvania through Tuesday.

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