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Parje TKree 1 -THE PITTSTON GAZETTE- December 9, 1 958 fues3ay Kiwaiuans Hear County Residents Uf uvt our strength, BiitzM-'t won't be a joke, A'haunnf those gifts bought by Christmas Club folkl I if. Ti I A 4 Si. JOIN OUR 1959 CHRISTMAS CLUB NOW DEPOSIT RtaiVEM WOKIY 50 WEEKS .23 12.50 .50 25.00 l.OO...... 30.00 2.00 100.00 3.00 150.00 3.00 250.00 -Since OVER A CENTURY OF SERVICE 3... J.

AS. -v First National Bank PITTSTON, PA. MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation GIFT WRAPPED Bapging a penguin means just that at the U.S. base at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Stuffed in a straight-jacket sack, the emporcr penguin keeps a regal still upper lip on the first leg of his journey to a U.S.

zoo. Local Gleanings tbout Outer Space Travel The intriguing subject ot Outer Space Travel of" Satel-ites and Human Manned Rock-its" proved m0st Interesting members at Pittston Kiwanis their meeting last eve-On Fox Hill Country Club. ivfolas Gubltoso, vice presl-lent nd chief engineer of the Tnited Textile Company Scranton and 2nd vice president of the Scranton Kiwanis was guest speaker. He vintroduced by Joseph A. uxn.

Mr. Gubltoso explained the easons why the first two of jut satellites were sent into rbit, and told of the plans jnderway to send an X-15 rock-t carrying a man into space, launching of this rocket was originally planned for October aut postponed when the man who had volunteered to go in it suddenly passed away. The launching is now planned for February. The man will be sent into the. iomshphere which extends from 50 to 400 feet above the earth.

His total climb is expected to last 20 minutes. Mr. Gubitoso spoke of the control ability barrier, the biggest obstacle In outer space. Man's weight at this point becomes four times its normal figure. At his fingertips will be buttons to enable him to gteer the rocket on its return trip.

Edward J. Spohrer presided it the meeting. Invocation was given by Rev. Andrew Pillar-ella. H.

Allan Thornton led group singing with Mrs. Mildred Krise Kern as accompanist. An inter-dub delegation from the Scranton club attended: Henry Swingle, president; Nicholas Gubltoso, George and Thomas Jones. Home Association Of VFW Chose Directors Fort Pittston Post 635 Home Association at 1U recent meeting elected the following di rectors: Walter Ring, Francis Tigue, Nicholas Areola, James A. Connors and Francis L.

Mesaris. At the reorganization of the board, the following officers were elected; John L. Loftus A elected president; vice pnfsident, Nicholas J. Areola; snd Francis L. Mesaris was re-elected secretary-treasurer.

Members of the post are urkd to renew their mem-feiip before December 31 in Jtvler to prevent a lapse in ieath benefits. The post protested the plan otf the Lehigh alley Railroad to abandon its service in Pittston snd Wyoming Valley. The protest will be forwarded trough proper channels. The annual New Year's Eve party of the post will be held with the following In charge: Co-chairmen Francis Tigue and James Connors; Joseph Kearney, Albert Leonard, Oscar Kitzman, Thomas Bulger Don Louighmey and James Reservations may be made with any member of Jie committee or the steward duty. Buy U.S.

Defense Bonds. LOCAL GROUPS XMS SOCIALS Women's Missionary Society of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Huigjiestown, met last night with Mrs. Grier Cadman, presiding. Mrs.

Roy Staufer was in charge of devotions and also spoke on the topic, "Christ-ma in Bethlehem." Mrs. Stauffer inttoduced Mrs. Madeline Counes who spoke of the Greek Orthodox Church. Participating in the program were: Mrs. Robert Williams, Mrs.

Charles Bi-rkel, Mrs. Edward Stahl, Mrs. Ralph Her-rqn, Mrs. Robert Sauers, Mrs. James SmaU, Mrs.

Paul Laird, Mrs. John Schmaltz, Mrs. Lester Falkenburg and Mrs. David iEvans. The Scripture was read by Mrs.

Edward Kline. A business meeting followed at which time the society re commended cash donatiohs of $200 to the general fund end $100 to the benevolence fund of the church. Reports were received from all commdttees. A Christrras party followed the meeting with Mrs. Arthur Brodbocik and Mrs.

Howard Renter portraying Santa Claus and distributing gifts. Approximately 35 members were present end two guests. The tables were attractively decorated in keeping with the Yu'eide ittierrle. Hostesses were: Mrs. Grier Cadman.

Mrs. Kabert Sauers, Mrs. Walter Schmaltz and Thomas Welliver. The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church wiD conduct its Third Annual Christmas party on Saturday, December 13, in the parish hall. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.

m. Daniel Borzell is general chairman and Albert Melone is co-chairman. The following committees are assisting: Tickets: Chairman, John Chiumento, co-chairman, Sylvester Saglocci; refreshments, chairman, John Petro-ziello; co-chairman, Paul Muz-zappa; decorations, chairman, Philip Luchetti, co-chairman, Bruno James Musto, Anthony Cardascia, James Pierson and Patrick Pisano; treasurer, Harry Ardoline. A Nativity Set will be awarded at the affair. Chair- man of the award is Charles PIsano, assisted by Tony Lom-' bardo, Nello Riecetti, Louis Fasucci and Ralph Marenetti.

Slovak School, PTA Meeting Is Tonight Parent-Teacher Association of St. John the Baptist School, William street, will meet this evening with the business session beginning at 7 o'clock. A film of Fatima will be shown at 7:30 to which the public is invited. There is no admission. Final plans for the Christmas party, to be held next Sunday, will be discussed.

Reservations for the party should be made by December 10th. Orders for the candy sale will also be accepted. There will be1 no visitations with the nuns due to the Advent season. St. Rocco's HNS Election Jan.

4 Holy Name Society of St. Rocco's Church will nominate and elect officers January 4lh at 3 p- m. at the parish hall. All members are asked to attend, Plans wiU be made for the smoker to be held on Palm Sunday. The Society donated $100 to the church and $50 to the convent at Sunday's meeting.

Michael Fiuma presided. Approximately 30 men attended. Warned To Beware Of "Voodoo Dolls" Dr. C. Hayden Phillips, Regional Medical Director of the Pennsylvania Department of Health for the eight northeastern counties (Columbia, Lackawanna, Lucerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyomig,) announced today that he had received a telegram from the Secretary of Health, Dr.

C. L. Wilbar, warning the people of the Comtnonwealth of a dangerous novelty being imported and sold as "Haitian Voodoo Dolls" and beverag "Swizzle Sticks." The dolls and swizzle sticks ere carved from cashew nut shells which give off an oillike substance similar to the oil which causes poison ivy blisters to appear on the skin after contact. Volunteers used by the U.S. Public Health Service at the Occupational Disease Headquarters developed a blistering skin reaction, within 35-50 minutes after contact with the oil from the cashew nut shells and cashew nut heads.

Dr. Phillips stated further that the eyes which are imbedded in the doll's head are removable. These "eyes'' are believed to" be lethal jequirity beans and, following animal tests, it is belived that if a child were to ingest one of these beans, serious or possibly fatal illness would result. An outbreak of skin erup tions in an Atlanta, Georgia High School led to the findings of the dangers of handling these dolls and the Haitian governrrent has been request ed to embargo and stop ship of the "Voodoo Personal Mention Mr. and Mrs.

Alexander Slavinski, 448 South Main street, announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday in General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nolan, 712 Hawthorne street, Avoca, announce the birth of a son, on Saturday in General Hospital. The condition of Patrolman Robert Rowan is still listed as "slightly improved' this morning at the Pittston Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Krenit-sky, of Moosic are rejoicing over the birth of a son this morning in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. Mother is the former Janet Campbell of Exeter. Anthony Potenza, of 161 Parsonage street, was taken to Pittston Hospital in the Pittston Community Ambulance yesterday morning at 9:30 by Jerry Walsh and Louis Alexander.

A marriage license has been issued to Anna Vitoosky and John J. Potomis, both of Pitta-ton. Clyde Williams, former Pittston resident, of 2041 McKinley street, Philadelphia, was seriously injured last week when he fell approximately 15 feet at the Philadelphia ftavy Yard where he is employed. He is presently hospitalized at the Navy, Hospital, Philadelphia. Rut.

Burn, Boost. Anthracite TA. iitiUW li "if it1 1111 nCh 1857- klns Township Hose Company will hold its annual Christmas dinner at Bartoli's, on Monday, December 15th, at 8 p. m. Mrs.

Mary Lynch is in charge of reservations. One dollar gifts will be exchanged. GOLD STAR MOTHERS OF Greater Pittston will hold their annual Christmas party tonight in Harris Restaurant, West Pittston. Dollar gifts will be exchanged. BPOU, LODGE 382, WILL meet tonight at 8:30 in the lodge rooms.

Important business will be discussed, All members are urged to attend. YOUNG PEOPLE WILL meet this evening at 7:15 at the First Baptist Church. THE FUNERAL OF MRS. Ralph 'De Felici, 361 South Main street, Pittston, will be held Wednesday morning at 9 from the funeral home, 1030 Wyoming avenue, Exeter, with a mass at 9:30 a. m.

in St. Rocco's Church. Interment, parish cemetery. Viewing 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p. m.

THE FUNERAL OF MRS, Anna Kanavich, rear 137 Searle street, Hughestown, will be held Wednesday morning' at 8:30 from the funeral 13 Mill street, with a mass at 9 a. m. in St. Casimir's "Church. Interment, parish cemetery.

Altar and Roary and Blessed Sacrament Societies will recite the Rosary tonight at 8:15. Viewing 7 to 10 p. m. Serradifdco Elects Officers Serradifalco Society met Sunday and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Charles Insalaco; vic-3-president, Anthony Fava-ta; corresponding secretary, Peter Latona; financial secretary, Angelo Butera; treasurer, Sam Montagna; trustees, Michael Turco, Angelo Sanguedolce, and Peter Montante; council-men, James Lombardo, Peter Burgio, John De Rosa, Samuel C. Michael Capizzi, Ifnatz Butera, Leo Vella and William DeAlba.

Langan To Receive Lions' Certificate At Dinner Thursday James K. Lamean, thirteenth president of the Pittsto Lions Club, will receive his past president's certificate Thursday at Fox Hill when the club holds its annual past president's night dinner. Wives of, members will be guests. Miss Ann Lorraine Antonello, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Miller AntoneUo of 11 Market street, will entertain with accordion selections. Miss Florence Aquilina daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Aquilina, of 125 Vine street, wili play for group singing. Eugene Bender is general chairman and Oscar Menu, co-chairman, Reservations are being handled by Charles Falcone.

Attendance pins will be presented to. 20 members of the club for either having attended all meetings or making up those they were unalble to attend. Preshy. Women 3 Will Sponsor Food Sale, Place Orders The Kitchen committee of First Presbyterian Church, Broad street, will sponsor a food sale in Ludwig's Store, North Main street, at a date to be announced. Scotch scones, Scotch shortbread, plum puddings, bread and sweet rolls will be available.

Anyone wishing to place orders is affced to please contact any of the following: Mrs. Jean Lumley, Mrs. Flora Mof-fitt, Mrs. Betty Robertson and Mrs. Margaret Anderson.

Area Owners Automobiles Given Break Owners of automobiles in the Greater Pittston area, which includes Pittston city and surrounding boroughs, plus Eexter, Pittston and Jen kins Townships, will receive a reduct'on In their premiums on collision; Insurance coverage. The reduction also will effect the Greater Wilkes-Barre area, while other outlying sections of Luzerne County-Will find their premiums increased. The announcement of the increase and decrease was made yesterday by State Insurance-Commissioner Francis R. Smith at Harrisburg, and will become effective immediately. Insurance carriers reported under the change the premium for collision coverage in the Greater Pittston: and Wilkes-Barre regions is reduced from $1 to $5, depending on the classification, use, age and make of the passenger car.

In the balance of Luzerne County, the premium for collision coverage will be increased from $1 to $5. Commissioner Smith said the net effect of the revisions through the State was an increase of. about one-half of 1 per cent, or $300,000 over the State. The changes apply to fire, theft, comprehensive and collision" types of' coverage for pri vate passenger automobiles, conrmercial vehicles and dealer's automobiles. The National Automobile Underwriters Association aP' plied for the revisions on be half of some 250 companies.

Present rates for comprehensive coverage in the re mainder of Northeastern Penn sylvania reportedly will be continued under the author- i7ed changes. Smith said that in some areas, premiums were lowered, in others they were raised and in the remainder they remain unchanged. The net effect, he said, was about a one-half of one per cent increase to policy holders. Langan Reported In Good Condition William Langan, 67, of 10 Mill street, was admitted to Pittston Hospital Saturday afternoon at our with injuries suffered when hit by a car on Norh Main street, According to Pittston Police, Langan was crossing North Main street in the 300 block when he was struck by a car operated by Richard Mason, 1124 Fisk street, Scranton. Langan suffered lacerations of the right side of the forehead, Iterations of the right hand and middle finger, and a contusion of the forehead which required 10 sutures to close.

His condition is listed as fairly good today. Mason was released to appear if wanted. NO WAITING rOR am wrappikg beautifully wrapped and ready to give-no extra cojtl 6 PROOF. Ms GRAIN NEUTRAL SPIRITS aSiltrw BVS Officers St. Casimir's Were Installed New officers of the Blessed Virgin Sodality of St.

Casimir's! Lithuanian Church were in-' stalled last night with a solemn ceremony. A short talk w.as given to the socialists by Rev. George Truskauskas, New officers of the Sodality are: President, Margaret Pu-kelis; vice-president, Ann Flockis; secretary, Ann Marie Yakalavich; treasurer, Jeanette financial secretary, Barbara Bubul. Retiring President Martha Warnageris; vice-prcsi-clent, Dolores Daileda; Joan Voveris; treasurer, Ber-nadine Lenkaitis; financial secretary, Ann Mae Vitoosky. Two Women Slightly Injured In Mishap Two Pittston women were hurt on Saturday when the car in which they were riding, struck the rear of a mail truck on Main street, Pittston.

Treated at Pittston Hospital were: Mrs. Thomas Connors, 31, of 59 North Main street, cuts cf the head and Mrs. Regina Cawley, 51, of 7 James street, cuts of the forehead. Hospital attaches said the women were passengers in a car driven by Angelo Falcone, 59 East Columbus avenue. The accident occured at 6:30 a.m.

near the Miners Bnk. truck was parked. Falcone was not hurt the two women were charged after treatment. The and dis- IF YOU WANT i I THE REGULAR MONTHLY meeting of the W. S.

C. S. of Mt. Zion Methodist Church will be held tonight at 8 o'clock. A party will be held for the members following the meeting.

ST. JOHN'S HIGH SCHOOL, class of 1M9, wUl meet tonight at 8:30 at the of Home, South Main street. Plans for the first reunion of the class wiU be discussed. All local members are invited to attend. MARY C.

TIERNEY LODGE, Ladies Auxiliary to B. R. will have its Christmas party this evening at 8 in the WW rooms, Stephenson street, iDur-yea. Members and friends are cordially Invited. RESERVATIONS FOR THE Christmas party to be held by the St.

Lucy Fillipini Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Saturday, December 20th, wiU close tomorrow. Area chairmen are to report to Mrs. Albert Forlenza, general chairman, at this time. CLASS 7 OF FIRST METH-odist Church will meet tonight at 8 at the home of Mrs. Robert Mitchell, Swallow street.

Christmas party wiU be held. JENKINS TOWNSHIP HOSE Company will meet tomorrow night at 7:30 at the hose house. Chairman Robert Dougherty asks all members to attend to make plans for election of officers and an installation party. CHRISTMAS PARTY WILL be conducted by Inkerman Men's Club, December 21 at 2 p. m.

at Inkerman School. Children from Inkerman 10 years of age and under will attend. The club wiU meet tomorrow night at 7:30 at St. Mark's HaU. Officers will be elected.

MISS CARMELLA PACE OF the Bell Telephone Company will speak at the meeting of the Pittston Township PTA tonight at the Barry School. Teachers will meet with parents in their respective classrooms from 3 to 8:20. Social will THE INTERNATIONAL LA-dies' Garment Workers' Union, Local 295, Greater Pittston, will formally and officially open Us new headquarters at 77 South Main street on Wednesday. The new headquarters, located on the first floor is tastefully decorated both within and without and has a seating accommodation of 500. REGULAR MEETING OF the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Pittston Hospital will be held this evening at 7:30 at the hospital.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, December, 11, at 3 p. m. in the Chamber of Commerce offices, Miners Bank Building. REGULAR WEEKLY MEET-ing of the Pittston Rotary Club will be held tomorrow at 12 noon at the Y. M.

C. A. Meeting will be in charge of President Frank GIRL SCOUT TROOP, ST. Peter's Lutheran Church, will meet 'onight at 7 with Miss Margaret Monk, leader. Senior Confirmation class instruction will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4:15.

WOMEN'S SUPPER CLUB will hold its annual Christmas party this evening at 9 o'clock at the atfter gym and swim Gifts will be exchanged. COMMISSION ON BDUCA-tion will meet tonight at 8 at the Brick Methodist Church, Duryea. COMMUNICANTS CLASS of Second Presbyterian Church will meet with the pastor tomorrow at 5 p. m. AUXILIARY TO THE JEN- GLASSES ON CREDIT BROKEN LEN8ES DUPLICATED orflce al fREKD'S 6 N.

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