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The Plain Speaker from Hazleton, Pennsylvania • Page 16

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The Plain Speakeri
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Hazleton, Pennsylvania
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THE PLAIN SPEAKER, HAZLETON, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY SO, 1931 PAGE 16 PLANS DISCUSSED 1ST HAZLETON OR Til 1 ANDLORDS E. ROM HER on SPEC! HELD COSTS CIRCUS S75 FOR PERMIT JOINT COLLINS JAMES CRISIS I MEET THURSDAY HONOR WINNER HOLDUP US At a joint meeting of the Little Flower Society and the Junior Holy Name Society of the Most Precious Nicholas and Elias Selfing WimDownie Bros. Show Exhibiting Fate of Manager of Cleveland Ball Team to Be Decided at Blood church last night in the par Description of One Prowler in Local Robberies Has Been Secured by Police. Elks Will Fete Home Superintendent at Dinner On Aug. 12 P.

Hartenstein Chairman Officers State Only Those Who Own Property Will Be Admitted to Session. at Playgrounds Police Pro College Scholarships in C. M. State Police at Wyoming Barracks Question Him in Robbery of Gasoline Station. ish auditorium plans for the holding of a social to be held in September Week End Conference.

T. C. Camp Competition. A call was issued today by Presi Stnt Tvili at Wvomintr barracks Four Hazleton. youths were hen- The prevalence of robberies nf homes in Hazleton as owners sit ori their front porches has caused surh CLEVELAND, July 30.

(JP) Alva Bradley, president of the Cleveland Indians baseball club, said to dent Pasco Schiavo of the newly organized Landlord's' Association for all property owners to meet at city were discussed. The money will be utilized in connection with the annual church bazaar to be held from October 13 to 20 inclusive. Anthony Curcio was named a member of the general committee that is arranging for the bazaar. Hazleton Elks will tender a testimonial dinner to one of their oldest and most loyal workers when James A. Collins, past exalted ruled, is feted at 6:30 o'clock Monday night, August 12.

a scare in town that few sit on their questioned a man booked as William ored at the final regimental parade Hankey, 32, Kingston. and at Camp Meade by the CMTC nought a companion today in con- contingent there, nection with a gasoline station hold- After strenuous competition for day that Walter Johnson's future porches evenings any more. Today it was learned that the po various scholarships offered to basics up. tection Furnished by City. The Sparks managed Downie Bros.

Circus which exhibited at the Playgrounds on East Beech street, between Cedar and Poplar streets this afternoon and which will give another performance at 8 o'clock tonight, paid the city for a license which included a show and a street parade, Members of the city police department were on the grounds this afternoon to preserve order. Tonight Chief of Police Brownson will have four officers patrolling the grounds. The man held was captured last The affair will also be in the na ture of a celebration of Mr. Collins only, Nicholas Salting, Christian Skoff, Elias Selfing, and Cornelius Coll were awarded scholarships. hoias Selfing received the schol- night in Luzerne, where police fired at a second man who fled from an mitomohile after a chase in Main recent elevation to the position of 'S superintendent of the local area for hall on Thursday night at 7 clock.

This is a meeting for landlords and for the furtherance of their interests. Hence officials of the organization want the public to understand quite plainly that only property owners will be admitted and that committees or officers of any other organizations will not be welcome. If they call, they will be asked to leave. The landlords of Hazleton have been up against conditions the past the Prudential Insurance Company. Members of the Elks, business asso lice suspect West Hazleton men of being guilty of the thefts and hope to catch them.

It was also learned that one thief was surprised as he prowled in a local home and that he is a tall, well built person, wearing a light rap and a dark suit. He was heard as he drew a drawer in a serving table anr a member of the family looking in from the porch saw him as he ciates of Mr. Collins, and other as manager of the fifth place tribe will be determined at a week end conference at Detroit. Bradley said he advised Johnson last night that he would meet him in Detroit to discuss the manager's future with the club "and the welfare of the Indians in general." The club president declined to discuss possible successors in the event that Johnson should relinquish his post. "This doesn't mean it has definitely been decided to come to the parting of the ways with Walter," Bradley said.

"However, our directors feel that we have a tremendous investment and we want to get down to brass tracks, so to speak." itreet. aiship to Geneva College, with Assistant Chief of Police Alvin i Christian Skoff as alternate. Elias Grumblis and Sergeant John Luksic was awarded the scholar-ef Luzerne said they believed the t0 Carnegie Tech and Cornelius fugitive had been wounded. 'coll was chosen alternate for Stayer- Troopers reported they found and Stratton College, elothing in the car similar to that jR to winning a echolar- guests will join in the testimonial demonstration. The funeral of Mrs.

Anna Kudrick was held from the home at 19 West Cranberry avenue, West Hazleton, this morning. Rev. Szabo of St. Mary's Greek Catholic church celebrated a mass of requiem at 9:30 o'clock. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Peter Hartenstein is chairman of the committee in charge and plans several years due to the depression RED CROSS NORM that has developed a status where to make the "Collins Night" one of the most successful affairs of this Gil type in the history of the local worn by men who robbed Vivian 24, of $55 at a Luzerne gasoline station Sunday. A toy gun also was found in the car, they said. Ellis Meeker, Aldersou, owner of the car, said it had been stolen at Harvey's Lake June 26. Local Visitor. Thomas Boran, of Philadelphia, it visiting with local friends.

lodge. ship, Nicholas Selfing was awarded a medal for being the best basic in Company A. This award was made to the first year man who was the most outstanding in military tactics during the month's training period. Selfing was also commissioned a corporal, an honor primarily bestowed on second year men, and his Plan Outing and Card Party. The Hazleton Chapter of the Order ILL NOT ENROLL of the Eastern Star has a committee Back From Vacation.

Misses Genevieve P. Lutzke On Vacation. Miss Kathleen Gallagher, an b-tache of the S. S. Kresge 5-and-ll cent store, is enjoying her annual vacation.

rents are not paid and consequent distress is suffered by the property owner who in turn often cannot pay the taxes on the holdings he possesses. The association has been formed with a view to outlining policies that will correct conditions and the officers feel that co-operation by all property holders will result in a movement that will enable collection of rents to be again restored to full function and which will relieve the landlords of the city of the distress under which they suffer. at work on plans for an outing and xcellent work was responsible for card party at Rockport next month Helen Burdash of this city have re ivjn commendation i i. 1 -ndiotwini vacation Holman-Yonchek. The marriage of Miss Helen J.

Yonchek, daughter of Andrew Yon-chek of 24 East Tamarack street, this city and William J. Holman of 418 East Mahanoy avenue, Mahanoy Miss Margaret Cunningham of Weatherly, for the past five years a stenographer at the Red Cross offices of the Hazleton Chapter at city hall resigned today and has accepted a position as stenographer under the State Department at Harrisburg to which she was recently appointed. Miss Cunningham is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Cunning on a dale to be announced soon.

turned from a two weeks Binghamton and Johnson City, New York. City which took place July 22 was announced today. The ceremony was as the best in the company. Elias Selfinr received the most valuable scholarship offered. The Third Corps Area mada the selection of all trainees offered scholarships on the basis of military efficiency, citizenship, and character.

i performed in St. Paul's Presbyter SASSO ham. Her father was for many years a telegraph operator for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company at Penn Haven Junction. According to Chief of Police Brownson none of the city patrolmen will attend Pennsylvania's State Police Training School thrown open at Hershey to the policemen of the state. Under the provisions of this act a municipality may require that only men possessing certificates of police training shall be appointed as patrolmen.

FILE SUITS AGAINST Will Visit At State. John and Anthony Saeco of East Diamond avenue will visit at State Cotlege tomorrow, after which they will be accompanied back to this city by Peter Forliano and Vernard Fegley, city school teachers who have been taking, sununer school work at Penn State. 61 RESERVE IIP ian church at Philadelphia by the pastor Rev S. Parson Wasson. The bride is a former attache in the traffic department for the Bell Telephone Company in this city and the groom who is a son of Mr.

and Mrs. George Holman is associated in business with his father at Mahanoy City. The couple have taken up their residence in Mahanoy City. PIC Silk Workers To Meet. Employees of the Louis Roessel silk mill will hold their regular monthly shop meeting at 10 o'clock semi Party Held.

A party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hormenskv. of Girl who attended the Girl Reserve 1 Thursday night in the basement of Dav Camn of the Y. W.

-C. A. will the St. Ladislaus church, corner Firth and McKinley streets. hold a picnic at Mt.

Laurel tomorrow Carl De Cavage, aged 27 years of Hazleton and Wilson Co. of Hazleton filed damage suits against the Hazleton Auto Bus Co. for and $5,000 damages respectively. De Cavage was the driver of a Wilson truck that figured in a collision with a bus on East Chestnut street on January SO, 1931. FAMHLY Tel 2117.

Todav and Wednesday See the Pictures of the Hazleton Boys in Shibe Park in Wednesday Morning's Inquirer. 30-lt Boys' 39c Cool Polo Shirts afternoon, concluding with a camp in the evening at which prizes will be awarded for the swimming contest. Y. W. C.

A. officials today issued the following instructions in connec-' tion with the picnic: 752 Carson street. The following were present: Helen Hormensky, Josephine Spivak, Jean Hormensky, Bertha Krivitsky, Margaret Sofko, Emma Buzamowicz, Mary Sofko, Wanda Taslosky, John Stash, Tucker Goach, Walter Daniels, Ben Smith, Pete Mitchell, Leon Bartol, To Hold Social Tomorrow. The Dorcas Bible Class of Emmanuel's Reformed church will hold a social, baked food, vegetable soup and candy sale at the church tomorrow from 4 to 9 n. m.

A fish pond am AAA All girls registered in the Day will also be operated. Shot Bv "Emptv" Pistol. SHAMOKIN, July 30. (IF) Joseph Carsto, 30, of Shamokin, shot himself in the left kg with a pistol he thought wasn't loaded. nmn the nrl Ko ttll.JJ IIVUIU Vl'lllt VI' 111 W.I'J ictor Wisniewsky, John Bartol, and Mr.

and Mrs. Hormensky. Out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Abe Farrari.

lit SENDING LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE MEIERS ICE CREAM and CAKE SOCIAL Auspices Junior Women's Civic Club Tuesday, July 30 3 to 8 P. M. (In case of rain, July 31) Bachman's Bungalow, between Conyngham and Svbertsville ADMISSION 20c. reany to leave ai hm. They should bring, along their lunch for supper and 10c for ex-; penses.

i Those girls who were members of the Hikes and Trails group under the leadership of Miss Miriam Stegner should bring their notebooks as a prize will be awarded for the best 1 notebook. Ti LOCAL POLLING PLACES ARE CHANCED Over Center Line Driving Ban. GETTYSBURG, July 30. (JP) -Sergeant T. N.

Boate, of the highway patrol, ordered arrest on sight of motorists caught driving over the center line of highways. He said 25 per cent of all accidents result from such driving. First quality open mesh Polo Shirts with short sleeves. In white, maize and blue all sizes, but not in each color. You'll want several for boys 8 to 14-years.

Letters are going to a list of young business and professional men of Hazleton who have been suggested as prospective members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, at 7:30 p. ro. at the Altamont Hotel to formally proceed with the election of officers and the QQOQQGff mm OBBEBBBBBnBBE On Sick List. Miss Ruth Seiwell of this city, is on the sick list.

The court today in preparation for the September primaries changed two polling places in this end of the county as follows: Hazleton, 12th ward, 2nd preoinct, from 842 Alter street to 924 Alter street. Foster Townshrin. East Disti-irt Patch Quilts I organization of a governing group. Modern and Square DANCE TONIGHT MATULEVICH'S BEER 5c LUNCH from home of Mrs. Ella Handlong to the Foster Township school at Rip-' pies.

i Will Return Home. Harold, J. Koch, a city school teacher who has been attending summer school sessions at the Pennsylvania State College, plans to return to his home on East Chestnut street tomorrow. I in htr greatest picture Also Added COMEDY CARTOON CHAN'DU SERIAL West Side Park, Berwick Wednesday, July 31st George Olsen (In Person) And His Orchestra of 18 Musicians Entertainers. Dancing 9 to 1 :30 E.

S. T. ADMISSION $1.00 (Including State and Fed. Tax.) Usually $1.69 $1.95 $1.44 Rector Accepts Call. BETHLEHEM, July 30.

(JP) --The Rev, K. E. Hein, assistant minister of the pro-Cathedral Protestant Episcopal Church of the Nativity, accepted a call to the rectorship of Stephen's Episcopal Parish, Ferguson, Mo. Marriage Licenses. James Dc Fina Hazleton Rose Demato Hazleton DANCE TONIGHT At HARVILLA'S Opp.

Cranberry Stadium Music by Braskje's Orchestra BEER WINES LIQUORS Ths Golden Rule Bible Class of i the First Presbyterian Church will I hold its annual picnic at Price's! Grove, St. Johns tomorrow afternoon, with a ham and egg supper to be I Double bed size patchwork quilts lined with a heavy quality unbleached sheeting finished with neat scalloped edges; attractive color combinations. 40-Inch Unbleached 80-Sq. Muslin, 10c Here's that popular 80-square count firmly woven unbleached sheeting muslin in the 40-inch width for only 10c yard! Usually a bargain at 15c! Regular Tuesday Night Dance at the ROXY TAVERN McAdoo Music by "The Original Aristocrats" General Admission 25c DIAMOND TODAY and WEDNESDAY DOUBLE FEATURE served at clock tomorrow evening. In case of rain, the picnic will be held at the Y.

W. C. A. building on West Broad street. Persons desiring further information have been asked to get in touch with Mrs.

Guy Sadler, the class teacher, or call at the church office. v1 JOHN MACK DEATHS Odd Lots Of $1.19 0 Wt mm i Rev. Father Thomas J. Conlin. Word was received here of the oath of Rev.

Father Thomas J. Conlin, rector of St. Brendan's TONIGHT GRAND OPENING church, at Braddock, Pa. Pure Silk Undies 'feature NO. 2 of father Conlin, was born in Lat-timcr, and spent his early boyhood there.

He attended St. Bonaven-ture's College, and Seminary. Father Conlin was ordained at Pittsburgh, and spent the past forty years in the Pittsburgh diocese. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ella Charles, of Lattimer.

The Charles and Conlin fa milies 69c MY have left to attend the funeral, which TERASEVICH'S GRILLE 217 Winters W. H. Chicken Supper and Dance 35c GOOD MUSIC wwfflm win be held on Thursday morning, at Braddock, and at which Rev. Father J. W.

Gilpatrick, of St. Raphael's will be one of the nriests Here and there in this wonderful assortment of beautiful Pure Silk Panties and Stepins you'll find some that's slightly soiled. lace trimmed or smartly tailored. White, flesh, tea rose. attending the mass.

umn ncruMf junntm ton MR MIVUIDfK ARTHUR. TRACY Mrs. Emma F. Acker. Mrs.

Emma F. Acker, aged 84 years, of rear 128 Webster avenue, West Hazleton, died at 5:30 o'clock last evening, as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage, suffered a year ago. MID-SUMMER CLEARANCE OF FLOOR SAMPLES OFFERS WORTH WHILE SAVINGS She was a member of Christ's Memorial Reformed church, West ON JUST SIX Hazleton, and was preceded in death 15 years ago by her husband, Ephriam Acker. The following children survive: Harry, of West Hazleton; William, of Connelsville; Mrs. Thomas Astle-ford, of this city; Mrs.

Adam Ford, Jacob, Mrs. Andrew Zakutney, of West Hazleton, and Mrs. George Gleim, of this city. The body will be removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Zakutney, rear 240 West Green street, from where the funeral services will be conducted at a time not yet decided upon.

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In measuring snowfall, 10 inches of snow ordinarily equal one inch of water, according to weathermen. 3 3 T. Inc. XTRA! 10 EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR CASH OR 90 DAYS. flMHcB Opposite Altamont Hotel XTRA! 18 MONTHS TO PAY.

NO EXTRA CHARGE. Models to Choose From. Special Write Up and Pictures of the Hazleton Boys at Shibe Park in Wednesday Morning's Inquirer. 30-lt.

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