The Plain Speaker from Hazleton, Pennsylvania • Page 14

THE PLAIN SPEAKER, HAZLETON, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 11, 1954 PAGE 14 Named Troop 15's 'Scout Of Year' FCG Delays TV Fine Is For Majority Rule On H5IEATIHIS Fvw, HprA rnncipie ui anting juugc Game Of icial Taken In Death Lynn N. Rosenskrans, 59, conservation education assistant at the Forty Fort Game Commission ir- 1 1 Harrisburir. Feb. 11. UP) Gov.

Fine earlier indicated that RICHARD P. McKERN'AX Supt. of Police Richard P. Mc-Kernan of the Lehigh Valley police department, died at CLARK E. MINNICK Clark E.

Minnick, 72, a native of Conyngham, but for many years a resident of Marshall, Saskatche John S. Fine regards majority rule (thought the GOP should go alon with the sitting judge principle. as the best test of whether the Re his home in Jersey City on Tues- The Federal Communications Commission advised the Hazleton Television yesterday that its application for an extension of wan, Canada, died at his home there yesterday. Mrs. Charles! day after a long illness.

He was publican party should follow the "sitting judge" principle in election of three Superior Court judges this year. "I shall be guided mainly by the Turnbach of Sugarloaf, a sister of a frequent visitor at the office Meanwhile, the president of th Pennsylvania Bar Assn. issued a call for increased public support of the Pennsylvania plan for selecting judges. J. Wesley McWilliams, in a Clearfield address yesterday at a of Lieut.

John Roots of the Hazleton division. the aeceased, was informed of the death by telephone. time to complete a channel 63 television station here cannot be granted unless it presents additional in office, and who was well known in the Hazleton region, died last night following a short illness at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Rosenskrans was best known Supt.

McKernan was born in Mr. Minnick was born at Con attitudS of the majority of the leaders on whether to support this formation. Victor C. Diehm, Hazleton principle," Fine told newsmen. yngham on August 9, 1881, a son New York state 61 years ago.

For of the late George and Ellen Santee; thirty-seven years he had been in Minnick. As a young man he the LVRR police department, start-struck out for Western Canada ing on the staff in New York City. radio executive explained that his "I am primarily interested organization had originally applied what is best for Lloyd Wood's candidacy for governor," Fine remark to FCC for permission to set up a as a trapping expert and spoke on various occasions to local clubs on predator control. On Tuesday night, he appeared at a meeting of the Hazleton Penn Rod and Gun where he became very successful. lor many years he had been su five-kilowatt transmitter for a perintendent with headquarters in He visited the Turnbach and Min Jersey City, nick families in the valley in 1951 Hazleton TV station but that the manufacturers of this type of meeting pf the Clearfield County-Bar Assn.

said, "the plans warrant the support not only of every lawyer, but of every citizen." The Philadelphia attorney said the plan calling for appointment rather than election of judges, "will remove the judicial system from politics." The plan, McWilliams declared, applies to justices of the Supreme Court, Superior Courts of Alle Surviving are his widow and. Club, where he showed a wildlife He was wed to Lillian Holder of equipment have ceased production movie and spoke to the senior and one daughter at home. The funeral will be held on Friday morning. A solmen high mass will be offered up in Sacred Heart church and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Ponoka, Canada, who died in 1923.

Surviving are these children: Blanche of British Columbia, Canada; Mrs. Beatrice Collins of Marshall, Mrs. Alberta Morrison of Loydminister, Alberta, ed. The sitting judge principle means that neither major party would oppose judges up for reelection. Seeking re-election this year to the Appellate Court are Democratic Judges Chester H.

Rhodes and F. Clair Ross, whose terms Judge Robert E. Woodside, Republican, is expected to seek a full 10-year term. He was named to fill a vacancy last year. gheny and Philadelphia counties.

junior embers of the local organization. Some time ago, he visited The Plain Speaker office and often sent material for use in the Field Stream column. Mr. Rosenkrans was born in Clearfield county, and had resided in Wyoming Valley five years. He was employed by the Canada; Clarence of Marshall, Canada; and Walter of Lone Rock, "Election of judges by the peopla throws them into the bhick of partisan politics and maneuvering," Saskatchewan.

in the kilowatt power requested. Channel 63 has been assigned Hazleton. The only equipment choice now left to the Hazleton group is a transmitter of either one kilowatt or ten kilowatts, Diehm said. More time had been asked from FCC to allow the Hazlton firm to consider the possibilities under the new situation, which required an amended application. Efforts also are being made to determine whether the Hazleton interests can obtain the proper programming service, or not, it was stated.

MRS. ANNA BERN AT Mrs. Anna (Salnich) Bernat, widow of John Bernat, died Tuesday evening at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and said. These sisters and a brother also Game Commission 18 years and Mrs.

Paul Guidon of 1142 Arcadia worked out of the Fortv Fort of Magazine Editor Gets Scranton Summons But Was Never In City street, Bethlehem. fice. Mrs. Bernat was born in Czecho- i tt i I He was a member of the Masonic Slovakia but resided in Wi, Pq survive: Mrs. Idella Tucker and Mrs.

Rebecca Hinckley of Nauga-tuck, Mrs. Bertha Feaster, Harrisburg; Mrs. Alice Noble of Naugatuck, Mrs. Florence Turnbach of Sugarloaf, and Abner Minnick of Conyngham. Twelve grandchildren survive.

Burial will be in the family plot at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. and its vicinity for 59 years, prior nnvt. nn stnvir Ha woe a vofaron Scranton officials are getting a to taking up residence in Bethle-I from California the day the summons arrived. Mrs. Martin added the notice required her husband to appear in lot of reaction from motorists who received red tags for traffic vio hem.

She was a mehiber of Ss. Armv Peter and Paul's Byzantine Catho- lie Church, Bethlehem. Surviving are his wrfe, a brother lations. Scouting To Be Topic At Synagogue Service George Schmeer (left) smiles as he receives the Howard M. Deis Memorial Award last night after being named "Boy Scout of the Year" of Troop 15.

The presentation was made by Scoutmaster Jack Stein during a Family Night program held in the parish house of the Christ Lutheran church. Selection of Schmeer was made by leaders of the troop. The program was attended by 210 Scouts and their parents who enjoyed skits, movies and remarks by Scout Executive Howard J. Peters. A Michigan' motorist took time Scranton Police Court February 5 for an alleged parking violation Surviving are two daug-hters, ana lluee sisters.

out to stick a three-cent stamp to Susanna, wife of Paul Guidon, of Friends may call at the Hughes Bethlehem, with whom she resided, a traffic ticket and scribbled this (committed January 12. Lower message on its back to Police Marion police, according to Mrs. Harold Baum, principal of the Green street school and a member Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming avenue, Forty Fort, tonight from 7 and Mary, wife of Wasil Hosko Martin, advised writing a notarized Captain Richard Beynon of the committee of Boy Scout of Cleveland, Ohio. Also surviving'to 10. On Friday the body will be are 10 grandchildren and 19 great taken to Ridgeway for services andj Elks To Honor Troop 14, will have charge of the services at 7:45 o'clock tomorrow night at Agudas Israel Synagogue.

interment. grandchildren. The funeral will be held Satur MRS. ELIZABETH JAHNE Mrs. Elizabeth Jahne, of 412 Centre street, Freeland, died at the State Hospital yesterday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock.

She was admitted there as a medical patient on January 2. A native of Germany, she resided in Eckley for many years before 'locating in Freeland. Before marriage, she was Elizabeth Peters. She was a member of the Lutheran church. The service, in observance of National Boy Scout Week, will fea note of explanation.

"In the first place we have never been in Scranton," she wrote. On top of that the car was in its garage on January 12 and remained there two days because it could not be taken out due to snow and ice and the writer's husband does not drive the car. Past Rulers Today's Funerals Mine Work Schedule With the observance of Lincoln's Birthday, and the birthday of John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, tomorrow, all regional mines are scheduled to be idle. There will be no work Saturday as usual.

"Can't afford to pay not working." The message went through the mails promptly and brought a red glow to the police official's ruddy complexion. A notarized letter was received by Magistrate Terrence Murphy, from the wife of a Saturday Evening Post editor who got a summons from police. Author of ture an address on "Scouting" by day morning at 8:30 o'clock, from the John R. Shupp Funeral Home, 812 East Fourth street, Bethlehem, with solemn requiem mass at 9 o'clock, in Ss. Peter and Paul's Rev.

John W. Mundy, rector of Joel Tapper, chairman of the troop St. Mary church, Phoenixville, a Hazleton Elks Lodge No. 200 will observe "Past Exalted Rulers Night" this evening with a big native of Hazleton, who died Fri Byzantine Catholic Church, Beth committee. Members of Troop 14 will be guests at the service.

The service will be chanted by Cantor Herman Her husband. Henrv Jahne. of'lehem, and burial in the family the letter, Mrs. W. T.

Martin of I Flea species often correspond to Wynnewood, wrote that she and i the animals on which they prey day night at Phoenixville, was buried today. Funeral services were held at Phoenixville and interment was in St. Mary's cemetery, Hanover. Eckley, who was widely known on Plot at St- JosePh's cemetery, the North Side, died in 1941. iSheppton.

Requiem service will be Several parents of the Scouts her husband had just returned and bat fleas are blind. will be hosts and hostesses follow held Friday evening at 8 o'clock ing the service. They are Mr. and The only survivor is a stepdaughter, Miss Edith Jahne, of at the funeral home. New Industrial Brochure Out Freeland.

Funeral plans are incomplete. Mrs. Hy Feller, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Kline, Mr.

and Mrs, Bernard Chaskin, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Levin, and Mr. and Mrs. Har 6 To Get Penn turnout anticipated for the annual tribute to former leaders of the organization.

Elks lodges throughout the nation similarly will honor their past exalted rulers this Jack McKernan, P. E. is chairman of the committee staging the celebration. The business meeting at 8 o'clock will be followed by a buffet lunch and entertainment. The following past exalted rulers will occupy the chairs for tonight's meeting: Kenneth Hastie, Exalted Ruler; JOHN EVANCHO, SR.

old Baum. The funeral of Mrs. Michael Kawalchick of Ebervale, No. 2, was held this morning. Requiem high mass was celebrated in St.

John's G. C. church, this city, by Rev. Joseph Chornyak, who also gave the blessing at the grave in the parish cemetery. all nephews of the deceased, were: Joseph Trotsky and George, Andrew, Joseph, Stephen and Mi- John Evancho, of 627 Vine street, Freeland, retired mine, died this morning at 4 o'clock at the home following an illness of A new Hazleton brochure for industrial projects, prepared by the Pennsylvania Power Light has ben received by the Chamber of Commerce and the staff there is Degrees Sat.

BON'IN AGAINST IT Congressman Edward J. Bonin of this city was active in opposi- Six regional residents are sched preparing a mailing of the 16-page t0 the Plan of Wavs and PERFECTION, PLEASE uled to receive degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, at the Means Committee of the House of Representatives to impose fed booklet to a list of prospects furnished by the power company. The ll-by-8'A-inch brochure fea school's mid-year convocation to bechaei Dziak Jack McKernan, Leading Knight; eral taxation on the interest from Ralph Eckrote, Loyal Knight; local housing and municipal indus trial development bonds. held Saturday morning on the campus in Philadelphia. The local residents and the de tures a full-cover picture of Broad Joseph Hollar, Lecturing Knight; several months.

He was born at Eckley but had resided at Freeland for over 50 years, He was a member of the Fourth Ward Fire Co. and St. Stephen's Lodge, Freeland. Mr. Evancho, a member of St.

Mary' G. C. church, Hazleton, was active in affairs of the United Mine Workers and the Freeland American Legion Post. His wife, the former Susan Harry Schmitt, Esquire; Edward street and the entire contents is illustrated by photographs. tailored by grees they will receive are: E.

Robinson, Secretary; Charles Gerlach, Treasurer, and Victor Mrs. Kathryn E. Schofield, of 582 West Maple street, was buried this morning from the Bachman Bros, funeral home with services in charge of Rev. Charles Cather-man of St. Paul's Methodist Robert G.

Pintar, 241 South Ful C. Diehm, Chaplain. Theme of the booklet is a series of answers to the question "Why bring your industry to Greater Hazleton?" Arrest Woman With Smuggled Diamonds New York, Feb. 11. Customs men said today they had ton court, bachelor of, science in economics; Marie A.

Parnell, of 146 East First street, bachelor of Trustees will be: James O'Hara, church. Interment was in the Mt. science in nursing education; Alice Prussock, preceded him in death View cemetery and the pallbearers were: Donald Heisrier, Everett Listed are photos and on availability of raw ma Joseph D. Gallagher, Jack Mc-Grath, Fred H. Bachman, Russell Hartman, and Peter Hartenstein.

Inner Guard is Attorney Cletus Lyman with Henry Dietrich a3 seized a young woman and about in 1948 and a son, George, was killed in 1945 while serving with P. Boyle, of 319 Muir avenue, master of arts; John D. McAfee, 628 Main street, Freeland, bachelor of terials; the labor pool; proximity $125,000 worth of diamonds she McHenry, Joseph Dinsmore, George Schafer, George Berger and Wil liam Steckroth. of majors-market areas; sites-andiwas attempting to smuggle into Fashion perfection in its rounded thapeliness. Eternal perfection in Us good tailoring, Tiler and Robert Smith as the United States joan iox, uuiier avenue, Conynghamj bachelor of science in The funeral of Anthony P.

Grala ood fabric, good fit. A buildings; utilities; transportation; vocational training and education; present' industries; recreation; housing; population; climate; government and taxes; and general facts. nursing; and Anne nasKonas, oi 25 East Adam street, McAdoo, bachelor of science in nursing edu CRAFTSMAN PARTY SAT. The Craftsman's Club of this cation. city will sponsor a card party on The woman identified herself as Mrs.

Esther Katz of Israel. She was arrested shortly after she arrived at Idlewild airport yesterday by plane from London. She was to be arraigned on a smuggling charge later today in Brooklyn federal court. James Page, supervising customs of 1106 Walnut street, Freeland, was held this morning from the McNulty funeral home, Freeland. Rev.

John Fabian was celebrant of a requiem high mass in St. Casimir's church, Freeland and Over 500 students will receive Saturday night in their rooms in degrees at the convocation which the Masonic Temple starting at 8 o'clock. The committee in charge will be addressed by Dag Ham-marskjold, secretary-general of the 1 ilso gave the blessing at the grave is headed by Howard Hall, who the U. Army in World War II. Children surviving are John, and Emil, of Freeland; Michael, state forestry officer at Jersey Shore, and Agnes and Helen at home.

There are nine grandchildren. Brothers and sisters surviving are George, Michael and Peter, whose addresses are unknown; Mrs. Anna Laputka, of Freeland, and Mrs. Andrew Yurick, of Slhepp-ton. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:45 from the home with a requiem high mass at 9:30 in St.

Mary's G. C. church, Hazleton, celebrated by Rev. John Koval. Interment will be in' St.

Mary's G. C. cemetery, Freeland. Friends may call tomorrow evening until time of funeral. United Nations, who will also re St.

Mary G. C. cemetery, Free has arranged for refreshments to BANKS OPEN TOMORROW When a minor holiday falls on Friday, banks of the Hazleton Clearing House remain open. Thus, the observance of Lincoln's Birthday tomorrow will find the Banking houses npen. agent in New York, she had land.

Pallbearers were: Richard, be served during the social hour hidden carats of "good quality" diamonds in four packages Peter and Leo Grala, Alex and following the card party. The pub- ceive the honorary degree of doctor of laws. Drv Gaylor P. Harn-well, president of the university, will confer the degrees. suit, made to lead the most varied and useful life in the world.

In gabardine, or flickering tweed, flannel, or patterned worsted. Misses, Junior, and Young Proportioned Will iam Patchak and Stephen Pe- lie is invited. under her clothing. trokubi. FOR HER VALENTINE Mrs.

Carrie B. Gerhardt, of 313 East Spruce street, West Hazleton, was buried this afternoon from the MACHINE RECOVERED Police Lt. Leonard Campanell reported that the cigarette machine stolen from the Bachman House, South Laurel street, on Monday Bachman Bros, funeral home. Rev Alfred G. Sandrock, pastor of the i night, was found smashed and emntv on the road to the No.

6 therly Salem Reformed church, OSBORNE A. THOMAS Plus Sizes. 'officiated, and interment was in riv. iTkf.knt.n. A TUn ct hil! if if rlnmn Th prtina onrl inent electrical contractor, died arettes were removed.

Fingerprints 7-- "Tlr. nnnlH nrt ho tnLpn fl-nni ths nil. uuuc, iitu uciuii- suddenly of a heart attack last oh Wnnso nf its damac-ed con- son. Wendell Lescavitch, Vincent night at his home at Kingston last I Dow, Martin Bishop and John dition, Campanell stated. night.

Amend. Mr. Thomas had been in good healfih and was about his work as usual yesterday. After dinner last night he complained of pains in his REPORT PROWLER The Bell Telephone Co. reported to city police that a prowler has been seenon the premises on West Green street during the past two nights, between 7 and 8 o'clock.

chest and his wife summoned Dr. Edward A. Shafer. Mr. Thomas collapsed and died a few minutes after the physician arrived.

1 i I rv I If' 4 i Aj e3- '1 The cruiser squad has been detailed to keep a lookout for the suspicious person. Advertisement ATTENDED MEETING Mrs. Cora Hendrick and Mrs. Ollie Fickner of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hazleton Legion Tost, attended a past-presidents parley at the Legion Home in Wilkes- Cleaner, Brighter Laundry Cleaning Pine Maple Sts. 1 1 Barre last night.

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