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THE PLAIN SPEAKER, HAZLETON, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 28, 1936. PAGE 14 DEATHS In Flight From Spanish Revolt STATE CHAIRMEN DR. C. H. fiUSHT RELIEF ORDERS ill ADQO EX-M Mrs.

Elizabeth Gould. Bresifn-Longo. TO PLAN IV 5 KINI ES Miss Marie Florence Longo, AMLES daughter of Mrs. Catherine Longo Mrs. Elizabeth Gould, aged 68 years, of Tamaqua, whose maiden name was Miss Elizabeth Sube and who was born and reared at Drums, died suddenly while taking care of DIESJWIMMINC Eugene McKelvey Stricken While in Water at Allentown and Rescuers Cant Revive Him of Sheppton and Cornelius Breslin son of Mr.

and Mrs. Hugh Breslin of Jeddo, were united in matrimony 33 Will Meet at Chicago To at 8 o'clock yesterday in Our Lady morrow to Plan Campaign For Knox and Landon. of Mount Carmel church, Hazleton, the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Conroy of Mahanoy City. Sunday morning Mrs.

Conroy had athance to go to New York but she feared that her mother who was ail with a nuptial maBs, The ceremony was performed by Rev. Lewis Luchi Needy in Local Area Without Aid as Appropriation is Tied Up in Legislature. Today was the day 1500 families in the local area were scheduled to receive their weekly relief orders from the Luzerne County Emergency Relief Board, but it developed into just another day, as the contro pastor of the church. The attendants were Miss Cath ing, should not be left alone. "Go you may never have another chance, and I'll be all right here "What's Ahead of Us in the U.

S. Timely Topic Brilliantly Expounded. Dr. Charles Herbert Rust of Stamford, Connecticut, the man who was chosen by the Protestant denomination of Scranton to extend the welcome to the late Cardinal Mercier of Belgium, on the occasion of the war-time prelate's visit to Scranton, and who was the man to introduce the late ex-President Theodore Roosevelt at the Progressive Party rally in Rochester, spoke to an overflow audience at the Alta- Eugene McKelvey, aged 26 years, who was overcome while swimming in the "old mine hole" at Allentown last night, was well known in Hazle-ton wid at McAdoo where he was for many years a resident. i erine Breslin, a Bister of the groom and James Longo a nephew of the with -the children," said Mrs.

Gould bride, Mrs. Conroy boarded an early train from Mahanoy City and two hours CHICAGO, July 28. (ff) Repub. lican National headquarters announced today that 33 state chairmen of the Republican Servic League will meet here tomorrow to plan the league's activities for the Landon-Knox ticket. Hanford MacNider, of Mason City Iowa, national chairman of tht league, will preside, he said in a statement, "If ever our outfit had somethin? The bride was attired in a gown MS.

I SBC ffl -ki PL I XT 4 mm3J JM versy in the state legislature over later the children found their grand of white Chantilly lace made in He was a son of Dennis Jacket vey, Jersey Central Railroad con mother dead in bed from a heart attack. Mrs. Gould was the widow of the relief appropriation prevented the Wilkes-Barre offices from mailing out any checks. At the board's local offices on the late William Gould of Drums, tunic effect, with a fitted jacket and short puffed sleeves. She wore a small off the face hat made of white Mildan straw and carried a shower bouquet of gardenias and lilies of ductor, twice assigned to McAdoo for runs out of Silver Brook gateway but who 12 years ago was trans, ferred to Allentown.

His mother, the late Ellen McCauley, was burn later of Audenried who died in 1928. She is survived by three children: Mrs. Conroy of Mahanoy City, Mrs. the valley. A gown of pink Chantilly lace mont ballroom today on "What's Ahead of Us in the U.

when he was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis luncheon. Pointing to a scientific, economic deal aa the better way for America with its tre ed to death 9 years ago at Allentown when her clothing caught fire as she burned some rubbish in the back made along the same lines as that of the bride was worn by the brides yard. Morns Steffy of Newkirk and Harold Gould of Tamaqua. Six brothers and sisters are other survivors. They include Charles Sube, Hazleton; Henry Sube, Tres-ckow; John Sube, Philadelphia; Mrs.

Nelson Whitehead, Drums; Mrs. Fred Greenogkle, Wilkes-Barre, and Mrs. Emma Miller, Iowa. 10 one on, una is in a time, it a natural, with two splendid former service men heading our ticket and a president in office who has gone out of his way to humiliate and minimiz the service of every man and woman who marched out with the colors. The league was developed in 1924 in the northwest and worked for President Coolidge.

Thirty state branches functioned in the 1928 cam. paign and again in 1932. This year mendous capitalistic system, Dr. maid and her hat was of pink lace trimmed in blue milleen. She carried an arm bouquet of delphinium and John McKelvey, of this city, uncle ef the young swimming victim, was notified today of the tragedy and South Locust street, attaches said there was no indication as to when the checks might go out, depending entirely on the action taken by the legislature.

They reported no trouble with virtually all of those on relief aware of the status of the appropriation. A similar crisis developed here two weeks ago through delay in the legislature, and a community committee was eventually successful in setting up a central commissary in the Salvation Army citadel on West Broad street to handle the reediest cases. Rust urged and emphasized a rug pink roses. left for Allentown at once. He had After the ceremony a reception ged individualism.

added that the bigness of vision for the other fellow will carry all to the top in this or in any crisis. been there several weeks ago on a Massed at the Franco-Spanish border railroad station of Hendaye are tourists and nationals who hurriedly fled from Spain to escape the menace of civil war in which the Fascist army revolt against the radical Popular Front eovernment has embroiled the nation. was held at the home of the bride's visit at the home of his brother. mother in Sheppton. The couple left Eugene McKelvey is survived by Francis R.

O'Donnell. Francis R. O'Donnell of 15 North Urging a strong idealism to have on a tour through the New England ni.mi.h 111111.11 will mnrr nn mm his father, his step mother, one bro states and Canada. man make the best of everything, not alone for himself, but for others broad scale," MacNider said. Manning street, McAdoo, died last WILL BE 0 1 ROADS III ther Thomas, of Allentown and two sisters, Mary and Catherine who are The bride is a graduate of the as well, Dr.

Rust closed in such Sheppton High School and Keystone brilliant fashion that fully a min State Teachers' College at Kutz TO REMOVE WOMAN ute elapsed before the guestg again town. She has been a teacher in the HAZLETON REGION AT KISLYN Local Visitor. L. Affronti, of Bethlehem, was local visitor today. both located in Philadelphia.

Funeral arrangements are not yet completed but it is expected that the body will be brought to the family burial plot at McAdoo. took their seats after standing in night at 9 o'clock in the Schuylkill Haven Hospital where he was a patient several years. He was a life long resident of the South Side, was a member of St. Patrick's church of McAdoo and the Holy Name Society of that parish. He was a son of the late Mr.

and Mrs. Michael O'Don public schools of Sheppton for Tr a nnTcnTmn i applause. number of years. The tables were decorated with The groom is a graduate of the St. Johns-Freeland Highway John D.

Pennington, secretary ef welfare, said today members of the board of trustees of the State Industrial Home for Women at Mnn. Freeland High School and is em freshly cut gladioli through the courtesy of B. E. Kunkle, treasurer ployed by the Jeddo-Highland Coal Youths Charged With, Auto Theft Held Awaiting Return of Judge Jones. GATSKI AGl 6IVEN Returns To College.

Miss Gene K. Laposkey has returned to the Hahneman Medical College at Philadelphia after spending a vacation at the home of her of the club. First to Be Resurfaced by County Force. Company. Mrs.

William Helwig, hostess at the club luncheons for many years Martini-Cortello. and who is to leave here on August An extensive road oiling program Patrolman H. C. Hand of the lo parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Laposkey of 643 North Locust street. Joseph Martini, eon of Mr. 1st, was called into the meeting and was to be started today by the Lu cal detail of the State Highway Patrol, who was active in linking four and Mrs. Joseph Martini of this given a farewell by the members of zerne County road force in the sec nell. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Mary Friel, three sons, Michael, Bernard and Joseph; two brothers A.

T. O'Donnell of Hazleton and John O'Donnell of Jeanesville and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Fisher of Coaldale and Mrs. Ellen Gallagher of Kelayres. The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with a requiem high mass at 9:30 in St.

Patrick's church. Burial will be in the club. tion north of Hazleton. youths serving time at the Luzerne Chairman Ernest A. Mann and his WILL COMPETE IN The first to be started under the County Boys' Industrial School at Kis-Lyn with stealing and cracking city, and Miss Tessie Cortcllo, daughter of Mrs.

Emma and the late Joseph Cortello of 713 North Vine street, were married Saturday morning at 7 o'clock in Our Mother playground committee held a ses would ask Governor Earle tomorrow afternoon to remove Miss Franklin Wilson as superintendent of the institution. The governor's office would give no comment. However, attaches said Earle had an appointment with two of the trustees tomorrow. Pennington explained the trustees "never presented any charges of any character to me other than they want her removed. They have never consulted me nor have they submitted to me nameg of persons to succeed Miss Wilson." program was the St.

Johns-Freeland sion after the luncheon. highway that is used by many mo. torists going to and from Hazleton Chairman Gus Schmauch of the 1 II Today's list of state pay roll changes cover 91 appointments and discharged. One appointment is that of Councilman John Gatski of West Hazle-ton, dismissed some time ago as an assistant superintendent of the state highway department He is restored to the payroll as an assistant superintendent at $1860 a year. When Gatski was dropped, a hearing was held and his re-instatement was ordered.

of Grace church by the pastor, Rev Father Joseph Gotti. Freeland. It was to be started today program committee had as the entertainment feature a group of cor and is to require two days to com Miss Mildred Martini, sister of the parish cemetery. net solos by William Seiwell of this city. Special Activities Start at Haz plete.

The long stretch from Freeland to up a car belonging to a local auto agency stolen from in front of the Tarleton, Butler Valley night club, at 10 o'clock Sunday night, said today that the quartet will be held at Kis-Lyn pending the return of Judge Jones to the Luzerne County court from his vacation. When Judge Jones returns, he will be asked to grant a release from his original order consigning the youths the groom was maid of honor and Peter Galbrati, cousin of the bride, leton Playgrounds With Event was best man. After the ceremony a wedding White Haven is to be begun Thursday. This oiling work will probably require four days. A road is avail Underwent Operation.

John J. Scatton, of Lattimer, is Tomorrow. breakfast wag served at the home of a patient at the Mercy Hospital at Harry R. Corcoran. Harry R.

Corcoran, 52, of Potts-ville, was found dead in the rear of the home of Robert Weissinger, 451 North Railroad street, by his brother, John, about 7:30 o'clock, brother John. Dr. B. C. Blaine, deputy coroner, who was called to This week's special activities on Wilkes-Barre, where he underwent Divorce After 28 Years.

to Kis-Lyn and they will then be ar the WPA-operated Hazleton play an operation. the bride's mother. Both bride and groom are graduates of the Hazleton High School, class of 1934. Judge Valentine today granted a able via Jrt'eatherly for those who wish to avoid the oil and traffic congestion due to the one-way lane at points of oiling between Freeland and White Haven. raigned before the courts on larceny charges and driving an auto without the owner's consent.

They gave their divorce to Mary Greco, of 839 Alter street, from Felice Greco, of BAND CARNIVAL Rock Glen, Pa. Tonight's Attraction St. Ann's Band, of Freeland Black Legion Suspects Held. DETROIT, July 28. UP) Five names as follows: men accused of killing a negro "to have a little excitement" were or Earl Walsh, 18, of 293 South the scene said he had been dead only a short time.

Death was due to natural causes. He was a former resident of Weatherly. RESIDENT FORMER Grand street, Wilkes-Barre, alleged After the Freeland-White Haven work is completed, the crew will start on the macadam stretch extending from the White Haven junction road to the county line on grounds will get under way tomorrow, with a city-wide sandcraft modeling: contest scheduled for the Pine street school playground at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. A final check-up by Director Peter Forliano today revealed all playgrounds will be represented by one or two contestants. Two girls' base ball teams will stage a game at the Hazleton same address on grounds of cruel treatment.

They were married at Freeland September 6, 1908, lived first at Freeland, then at Drifton nd later moved to Hazleton. They are the parents of four children, ged 8 to 21 years. dered held today for trial on murder charges after the testimony of Day operator of the stolen car. Nicholas Avillion, 16, of 120 East Mr. Corcoran saw service in ton Dean, confessed "trigger man" EARS GIVEN Fourth street, Hazleton.

of the Black Legion. Joseph Chintata, 16, Exeter, Lu the Weatherly pike, After that, the White Haven-Wilkes-Barre pike as far as the tunnel is to be oiled. France as a member of the A. E. during the World War.

He was a son of the late John and Margaret Spending Vacation Here. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Stauf- zerne county.

Donald Dittinger, 16, of 87 Syl vania street, Wilkes-Barre. Where Good Friends Meet Beishline'i Beer Garden Drums, Pa. DANCE TONIGHT Music by Stanley's Orchestra Charlie Bylone, Prompter Admission 20e, Tax Included. Corcoran and was married to An Heights playgrounds at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, while a track nie Cookson, who preceded hirnin fenberg and daughter Doris, of Nor- Left Hazleton Seven Months Ago For West Pittston Where He and Pal Were Arrested. According to State Patrolman death 20 years ago.

nana, tne youths, after escaping He is survived by one brother, House Adjourns. HARRISBURG, July 28. IP) The House of Representatives, with -little to do, adjourned after a 15-min-ute session, until noon tomorrow. ristown, are spending a week's vacation at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. Anna Stauffen- from the institution, went through John, and one sister, Rose, wife of John Linkchorst, both of Pottsville.

meet will be staged at the Heights center as a special activity at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Roosevelt Park playground will observe "Costume Day" Friday, with the children all requested to re the woods to Green Gables, where berg, of South Laurel street. they looked over the cars, but de One eon, Chester, and one grand cided to go over to the Tarleton, child also survive. Formic acid was made, at one where they found the motor run The funeral was held this morn port attired in fantastic outfits. A time, by distilling red ants.

Tendered Party. A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kraft of West Hazleton, celebrating the birthday of Mrs, Kraft. Those present were: Mr.

and Mrs. John Doffner, Mr. and Mrs. August Lohrke, Mr. and Mra, George Wenner, Mr.

and Mrs. Conrad Smith, Mr. and Mrs. William Schramm, Jay Schramm, Billy gchramm, Mr. and Mrs.

George Lohrke, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Her-sker, Mr. and Mrs. William Haas, Michael Henry, Mrs.

Anna Schran, Mre. John Quinn, Mrs. John Lapin-sky, Mrs. Emma Haen, Mrs. John Oberman, Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Kraft, Emily Kraft, Grace Kraft, Fred Kraft, Jr. Bitler-Applegate Reunion Date, The annual Bitler-Applegate reunion will be held at Park at Lime Ridge on Aug. 2. parade will be held around the play ning in the local auto dealer's machine.

One of the boys boarded the Stanley Kavarak, 31, formerly of Hazleton and Albert Libanis, 18, both residents of Pittston, pleaded guilty before Judge W. A. Valentine to a charge of robbery with an offensive weapon. Kavarak was sentenced to pay the costs and to serve lour years in the county jail. He was a former resident of Hazleton and came to Pittston seven months ago.

Ha said he ground and prizes will be awarded. car and started out towards Free A-! 2 '1 if. 1 51 i 1 it -it If I 1 I i ing, the cortege coming to Weatherly, where interment was made in the Union cemetery at noon. A military funeral will be held for the veteran. iana, wnue tne otner tnree were To Stop Liquor Sales At Midnight.

picked up along the Hazleton FRANKLIN, July 28. ff) Dance and Contest TONIGHT By the Three Jack Club at St. Michael's Park McAdoo, Pa. Music by Capt. Jack and His Royal Commanders.

Dancing 8:30 to 12:30 ADMISSION 25c Wilkes-Barre state highway at the Was Guest At Wedding. Mrs. Samuel Garrison of N. was a guest at the marriage of Miss Florence Longo of intersection above Hoch garage, Liquor and beer dispensers agreed today to suspend sales at midnight to eliminate "annoying conditions." and later turned around, and started had never been in trouble before. West Side Park, Berwick RITA RIO Star of Eddie Cantor's "Strike Me Pink" and Her 17 RHYTHM GIRLS 17.

Wednesday, July 29 Dancing 9 to 1:30. Including Tax, 75c. Today's Temperature. The mercury registered 67 at 7 o'clock this morning. Yesterday's high was 67 most of the afternoon.

back towards route 309. At a point Sheppton and Cornelius Breslin of The authorized closing hour un Libanis served a term in Kis-Lyn der the state law is 2 a. m. Jeddo here. Industrial School and was committed to Huntingdon Reformatory for aa indeterminate period.

The two defendants on July 4 held up Kenneth Gerbes of West Pittston, an employe of 7adden Ice Cream Company and took $13 from about half way between the Hazle-ton-Wilkes-Barre road and Freeland borough, the car left the highway and was damaged' in the right front portion to the extent of about $100. The fugitives abandoning the wrecked car, are said to have slept in the woods and jumped an early morning freight train, with its destination as Weatherly. Chief Smith of the Weatherly police force picked up the group and turned them over to the Kis-Lyn authorities and the state highway patrol was notified. GROVE AIRE Nuangola ALL THIS WEEK "THE OLD MAID" (Pulitzer Prixe Play) By Larry Johnson Curtain 8:30. Adm.

40c to $1.10 FIRST ANNUAL DANCE under auspices of HI-DE-HO CLUB At The ROXY HALL TONIGHT Music by Devigili's Orchestra. Dancing 8:30 to 12:30. him. They admitted taking the money but denied having a deadly weapon. Libanis admitted he had a cap pistol, but officers found an empty .32 calibre revolver a short distance from the scene of the Associate of James Gets Life.

LOS ANGELES, July 28. (JP) Charles Hope, former sailor, whose Marriage License Applications. Simon Delendik .7, Freeland Tattajana Laboda Freeland Clyde R. Morrison White Haven Mary Halleck White Haven confession as an accomplice led to the conviction of Robert S. James, master barber, for first degree murder in the rattlesnake bite-bathtub mm aid BUvFib HAZLE PARK TONIGHT OS WERLEY AND HIS SINGING BAND ADMISSION 25c Plus tax lc-26c KIDDIES' DAY FRIDAY Named As Administrator.

Thomas J. Monahan, of Haz drowning of the seventh Mrs. James, was sentenced today to life imprison, ment in Folsom State Prison. leton, was today named to administer the estate of Thomas J. Monahan, Jr.

The judge made no comment and Hope was silent yhen sentence was imposed. MIME I TAKE FREE EATS MUU and IFAMHILY TeL 2117 TODAY AND WEDNESDAY Two Big First Ran Features and News Events. BREHM'S GROVE DINE DANCE Music by The Royal Club Orchestra. No Cover. No Minimum.

People should read and heed these lines! DO NOT FAIL TO ATTEND THE BOOSTER MEETING Tonight (Tuesday) At the Club House GOOD SPEAKERS AND IMPORTANT NEWS Feature No. 1 DIAMOND ith and Alter Sts. TODAY AND WEDNESDAY DOUBLE FEATURE FREE DRINKS 8 P. M. SHARP FREE EATS Why are they especially fresh? Because they are the only cigarettes double-wrapped in the finest moisture-proof Cellophane obtainable.

This double Cellophane wrapping keeps out dampness, dryness and every other foe of cigarette enjoyment. It gives you factory-fresh cigarettes; as fresh as thi egg in the nest or the milk it the pail. WE AY AGAIN: everybody likes fresh eggs. Everybody likes fresh milk. And everybody who smokes cigarettes likes them factory-fresh is at its best when fresh.

What do you do to get cigarettes factory-fresh? Buy Double-Mellow Old Golds, made from prize crop tobaccos. VQARETTES' ftT SKvAfP TOiY KIN Nif MWT" WIKAM V5iVV.C WMIUI 0MOUN ii 5 i 4 Feature No. 2 Established 1760 OUTER JACKET DREAM CITY PARK Presents on MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 3RD MME. ANNA LESKAYA SOPRANO STAR at the Metropolitan, Chicago City Opera and San Carlo Opera accompanied at the piano by VITTORIO TRUCC What the critics say at the Metropolitan Opera House; Musical America: "Leakeys Scores in Title Role." Musical Courier: "Remarkable singing and acting." N. Y.

Telegram "Anna Leskaya stood out pre-eminently." N. Y. Times: "Performed magnificently." Chicago Tribune: "One of the leading sopranos of the Phila. Record: "Superb and moving performance." Cleveland News: "One of the most lovely vibrant voices." TICKETS $1.50, Plus Tsx. Make Reservations At Once.

Opcrn from Hw BottMi P. That "DtuUe-Mwtf-Batk" offer till It's open (or thirty days from today. "Under-cover Men" with Charles Starrett IP.taMei.kt Feature No. 2 'lasit: dEtiQi? 3ii33a "I CONQUER THE SEAT Starring Steffi Duna with Stanley Morner and Douglas Walton. You Want Romance? Pulse to the primitive love-life of the girl who loved two men! THE FIRST SCREEN THRILL-ER OF THE G-MEN OF CANADA.

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