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a a a a a a a a a I THE PLAIN SPEAKER, HAZLETON, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 18, 1944. 13 News Of Men In Service Cadet Calbert Army Avastarted his preflignt elliver Antonia, Texas, at' San Student Welliver Aviation lowa Wesleyan Colenrolled at Iowa. Mount brothers and sons of Pleasant, They are Calbert, S. Welliver and Mrs. Samuels Avenue.

401 A. L. Cipriano, of Seaman completed training at mes Naval training station, street, U. S. N.

Y. and was transferred mpson, Norfolk naval base, Portsthe to attend school. outh, Michael J. Valente, who the week-end with his parents SF 2e lent to Philadelphia where re, returned He was formerly at is stationed. comp Peary, Virginia.

Speaker today receivfrom William J. GrencaThe Plain a letter seaman who is Pacific. He writes that here in the and enThe Plain Speaker the town. gets reading that about, have home. Japs says well on the 1 run and praises metty LST ships which are in constant Cherasaro, husband of Cherasaro of 256 South Anthony Meanor Cedar street, has reported for duty marine base at Parris Island, the after spending a furlough wife and children.

He is of Mr. and Mrs. August with his son of 245 South Bennett Cherasaro court. Pvt. Michael Breman is now staCamp Blanding, Fla.

Betoned at induction into the army he was fore foreman at the Columbia Recording Co. at Bridgeport, Conn. Cadet Robert J. SteckAviation former Hazleton High football moth, and a member of the basketcaptain has been assigned to Perteam, Field, Texas, where he will begin training. He was a football pilot basketball player at William Mary College, Williamsburg, prior to joining the colors.

He the son of Mrs. Bertha Steckroth 412 West First street. Eagles' Party Wed. Evening Hazleton Aerie No. 193 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold January birthday party tomornight at 8:30 o'clock in honor of members who celebrate their natal niversaries this month.

Refreshents will be served and there will entertainment for the Eagles, heir wives and friends. The Eagles whose birthday dates me in January are: David J. Bachman, Steven Barna, J. Boyle, Larry Chaskin, Ivester Chonia, Jimmy Cull, achael Cusate, Michael A. DeCasatis, Walter Dembier, Joseph Demeer, Clarence R.

Diehl, Howard Drasher, Joseph Dufallo, Lewis adama, Pasquale Fedulla, Fred Tellin, Frank Ferrare, Joseph Colias, Dr. Joseph Gallo, Erwin Garhard, August Griesing. Richard Guscott, Edward J. Martin, Clyde H. Mowrey, Mazola, Tony Merriman, Mulhall, Lawrence A.

Murrey, Michael McCary, Paul McNelis, Frank J. Oaks, George Roberts, Anthony Sasso, Eugene Salvaterre, limes Skurka, Howard Slattery, W. Steven Swyaeler, Joseph Stefansky, J. Thompson, Michael Tito, George Velchko, John H. Wettrau, Wetzel, Walter Wizbor, Charles Hanion, Herbert Henderschedt, John J.

paynick, Arthur Johns, J. M. Hinzel, frank Kirchdoerfer, Walter Klein, John Kuchar, William Kurilla, Wen Lambert, Nathan Lee, Martin Lascowitch, Victor Lutz, August J. cohn, Joseph J. Surmick, Frank J.

Ronin, Herman A. Drasher. Wedding Anniversaries Sergeant and Mrs. James Martin North Wyoming street, this city, observing their first wedding versary today. Mrs.

Martin formerly Miss Josephine McLaughlin, and Sergeant Martin is rationed with the U. S. Army, at Camp Sibert, Alabama. Daughter In Hospital John Tanner, of 140 South her daughter street, left for Philadelphia to Mary, who is a in St. Joseph's hospital.

Miss is to undergo a serious oper- Cant Afford To Offend Russia (Continued from First Page) Hull said Washington is hopeful that such relations may be resumed. This doesn't mean that the United State has offered to mediate the territorial dispute. Any mediation must follow resumption of diplomatic relations between Moscow and the Polish government in exile, and it is with restoration of amity that Secretary Hull is concerned at the moment. If and when diplomatic relations are resumed, there will come the effort reconcile the widely divergent claims. Should the Poles agree to Russian absorption of the zone in question, and recompense themselves by annexing German territory as is suggested by Moscow, then all will be well.

But supposing both sides stand pat? The answer obviously is that Russia will. take back this territory, which she claims on the grounds that it racially is part of the Soviet Union and that she possessed it when the Poles acquired it after the last war, Russia will pursue this course because the Poles are incapable of preventing it. That is, she will do SO unless some outside power stops her. That brings us up to our main point. What nation, or combination of nations, is going to try to compel the Soviet to withdraw the Red army from the disputed area and abandon its program.

Or for that matter, who figures on forcing Russia to change her very positive determination to take back the Baltic states, some strategic bits of Finland, and Bessarabia? Any effort to solve these problems in such a manner undoubtedly means another war. Without trying to read the mind of the United States government, it strikes me that this thought must be with Secretary Hull as he makes his effort to secure resumption of Russo-Polish relations. If amity can be restored, there may be a chance that Poland and Russia can work out the thing between them---as their own business. That, of course, is the ideal solution. Not Passed By Cairo Censor (Continued from First Page) anywhere on the peninsula.

It was recognized that Germany's plight certainly was serious enough to justify peace feelers, but doubts were expressed that a top-flight Nazi leader like von Ribbentrop would have the faintest chance of contacting the British except for the purpose of unconditional surrender. The most important fact about the Cairo report was that was published by Pravda. Had been it in the Swedish, Swiss, or other tral newspapers, the common reaction would have been suspicion of a German trick to foment discussion among the Allies, The report coincides with rumors and predictions circulating among the Vichy French here to the effect that a negotiated peace is imminent. But wishful thinking is regarded as the basis of such talk among the adherents of Marshal Petain. Their future is dark indeed if an Allied invasion of France, with gradual expulsion of the Germans and their Vichy collaborators is necessary before peace is achieved.

usband Ill At Camp Mrs. Louis Thomas, of this city, left for Camp Forrest, to visit her husband who is a patient in the camp hospital. Birthday Party Birthday Party A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael A.

Tito of 521 Seybert street in honor of Mr. Tito's birthday. Record On Egg Production Pennsylvania production of 000.000 eggs last year set an alltime record for the commonwealth, the Agriculture Department nas re ported. The previous high mark, set in 1942, was 2,346,000,000 eggs. Breaks Leg In Two Places Word came from Wilkes today that Mrs.

F. X. Welsh, wife of a former Freeland resident, fell on the ice at Wilkes-Barre while on her way to church and broke her right leg in two places. Weatherly Vets To Meet Francis Dietrich Post of the Legion will meet Thursday nigat with the current membership drive one of the items to be considered. "ONE DAY TO NEARER WE BOUGHT EXTRA WAR BONDS VICTORY" 4 TH WAR I LOAN THE BIG DRIVE IS ON 116 W.

BROAD ST. let's all back the attack! Temple Brotherhood Meeting Postponed The Brotherhood of Beth Israel Temple has postponed its January meeting from Wednesday to January 26. At this time, Rabbi Benjamin Kreitman, Temple Israel of Wilkes-Barre, will be the guest speaker. He will speak on a subject of current interest. Rabbi Kreitman is already well known in this region despite the fact that he takhere the only place of short- Dr.

while. Israel He Kazis, is who is now on duty as a chaplain in the U. S. Army. A large membership of the Brotherhood and guests are expected to greet Rabbi Kreitman, in his first appearance in Hazleton.

President Milton Leichtman will preside and will announce plans for the rest of the season. Bond Program At Green-Vine This morning pupils of the 8-1 and 9-1 divisions of the Green-Vine Junior High School presented in chapel a short skit to promote the Fourth War Loan Drive which began yesterday. The cast of characters was as follows: Sally---Nancy Kline, 8-1. Jean, her girl friend Janet Thomas, 8-1. Bobby, Jean's brother--Stewart Veal, 8-1.

Mother--Nancy Kostenbauder, 8-1. Father-Donald Richard, 9-1. Jerry, Sally's brotherSchmutzer, 9-1. The announcer was Barbara Hill and the play was written by tasia Hatches. It was sponsored by Miss Fedullo, who has charge of the school newspaper.

In skit the fact was brought out that the Green-Vine Junior High School is sponsoring a "Buy a Plane Campaign" to raise $15,000 to buy a training plane. To do this each division must buy $350 worth of stamps and bonds. To arouse interest a flight airplanes is on the sage of the Vine Street School to symbolize each division. The division that buys the most stamps and bonds per person has its plane it the lead in the flight to Tokio. Through this the Green- Vine Junior High School is going to do their part.

Death Leap On Draft Charge (Continued from First Page) men conspired "to the making of false statements as to the unfitness and non-liability" of Von Gontard for selective service, and "to unlaw. fully, wilfully and knowingly counsel aid and abet" Von Gontard to evade service. Assistant U. S. Attorney J.

Gerard Cregan said Wilson succeeded in having Von Gontard's records transferred here from a Los Angeles board where he registered. If convicted, Wilson faced a possible five-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine. In the restaurant owner case. the FBI charged that Wilson and an as sistant conspired to make false statements as to the man's physical fitness. Treasury Balance station, Treasury Balance Washington, Jan.

18. (AP) The position of the Treasury January 15: The Receipts $70,267,307.66. ing at Expenditures $241,523,439.67. Net Balance $10,470,251,636.54. WEDDINGS Fickner-Kamerzel Miss Thelma Kamerzel, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Royl Kamerzel of Nuremberg and Sergeant Franklin Fickner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Fickner of Oneida were married Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Emmanuel's Evangelical and Reformed church of emberg. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev.

Heller, pastor. The bride, given in marriage by her uncle, wore a white slipper satin gown with a sweetheart neckline, tight fitting bodice, long sleeves ending with points over the wrists, a full shirred skirt with a train falling from the hipline and a coronet of seed pearls attached to a finger tip length veil of bridal illusion and lace. She carried a white Bible with a white orchid a shower of white satin ribbon streamers with baby pompons. The maid of honor, Miss Ruth Sachs, wore an aqua gown of slipper satin with an edging of scallops around the neckline and bracelet length sleeves. Her skirt was of full shirred chiffon.

She wore an aqua Juliet cap with a shoulder length veil and carried yellow roses with baby breath. Miss Geraldine Fickner, sister of the groom and Miss June Kamerzel, sister of the bride, were the bridesmaids. They wore rose and pink taffeta gowns made with sweetheart necklines, fitted bodices, bracelet length sleeves and blue ribbon trimming. Their Juliet caps matched their gowns and they carried bouquets of talisman roses and yellow daffadils. Donald Fickner, brother of the groom, was the best man and the ushers were George Fickner and Franklin Stanalonis.

Frederick Houser, organist, played "I Love You Truly', Perfect Love" and Following the ceremony a dinner was served at Angelo Bott's Restaurant. The bride was graduated from the Rock Glen High School in 1940 and is employed at the Sheppton Sportswear Factory. The groom graduated from the Sheppton High School in 1933 and is now stationed at Paterson, New Jersey. Carter-Drumheller Miss Elizabeth Drumheller, daughter of Elmer Drumheller, of Brandonville, and Bernard Carter, son of Mrs. Geneva Michael, of Zion's Grove, were united in marriage at St.

John's Lutheran Church in Rugtown on Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles M. Kern, pastor of the church. Miss Betty Morrell, of Shenandoah, was the bridesmaid and the best man was Alvin Rhoads, of Chester.

Following the ceremony the wedding party was tendered a reception at the home of Mrs. George Drumheller at Zion's Grove. Hurt At School Thomas Kapish, of Cranberry, was admitted to the State Hospital today to be treated for injuries to his right shoulder sustained in a fall while playing at school. Mine Visit Postponed Recruiters of the Women's Army Corps stationed here had planned to visit one of the local mines today but postponed the trip due to Lt. Eva Hoehn, commander of the station, being called out of town.

Today's Temperature temperature here this 7 o'clock was 24 degrees. noon it was 32. Yesterday's high was 30 at 4 p. m. Mrs.

Santo DiChiaro Mrs. Antoinette DiChiaro, 72, wife of Santo to DiChiaro, of 457 South street, Freeland, died at 12:30 o'clock this morning. She had been stricken ill last Saturday morning. She was born at Foggia, Italy come to Freeland 50 years ago and was a member of St. Anthony's R.

C. church, Freeland. Surviving are her husband; two children: Mrs. Anna Mazziotta, of Freeland, and John, of Philadelphia; three brothers: John Contini, of Freeland, and Michael and Lawrence Contini, of Dover, Ohio; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two of the grandchildren are in the armed forces: Lt.

Stanley DiAmore, stationed in Florida, and Corp. Alexander Mazziotta, who is stationed in California. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of the two grandsons. DEATHS John Roscoe John Roscoe, of Nesquehoning, a former resident of Beaver Meadows, died Sunday at his home following three days illness. He was a native of Austria and came to America when he was 21 years old.

He was in the employ of the Nesquehoning colliery of the Edison Anthracite Coal Company until his retirement four years ago. Mr. Roscoe was a member of St. Mary's Greek Catholic church at Nesquehoning. Surviving are seven children: Mrs.

Esther Zelinko, John, Michael, Nesquehoning; Mrs. Mary Moneto, Clairton; Mrs. Eva Lines, Chester; Anna, Danbury, and Corporal a George, stationed at Indiantown Gap. Eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday morning with services in St.

Mary's Greek Catholic church at Nesquehoning. Interment will be made in the parish cemetery at Nesquehoning. Archie B. Bisbing Archie P. Bisbing, aged 66, of Easton, a former resident of White Haven died Sunday afternoon.

He was employed as a boilermaker at the Lehigh and Valley later Railroad in the at Easton was enploy of the Easton Car and Construction Company, there. Ten years ago he of ill health. He was post commander of Camp Wyckoff No. 43, United Spanish War Veterans, the Rice-Ebner Home Columbia Lodge No. 139, I.

0. 0. F. and St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church at Easton.

Surviving are his wife, Mary and two children, Earl T. and Mrs. Donald McCary, Easton; a half sister, Mrs. Mattie Wiedman, New Haven, a half brother, Amos Bisbing, East Stroudsburg and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Shillinger Funeral Home at Easton.

Services will be conducted by Rev. Frederick Shafer. Interment will be in the Northampton Memorial shrine. Dorothy Paulshock Miss Dorothy A. Paulshock, of North Church street, this city, died at 8:30 o'clock last evening at her home, following a several weeks' illness.

She attended the Hazleton Senior High School. She was born in Harleigh, and was a member of St. Stanislaus' R. C. Church.

Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Paulshock, one brother, George, Jr. William A. Patterson William A.

Patterson, a native of Ebervale, but who had been a resident of Wilkes-Barre from boyhood, died at his home in that city on Sunday night at the age of 76. He was a prominent Republican Stolen Auto Found Stripped State Police here announced today that the Chevrolet coach belonging to Miss Thelma Williams, of 317 Mulberry street, Berwick, stolen here at 4 o'clock New Year's morning on West Green street between Laurel and Church streets was found last night by boys. The machine, abandoned on an old road leading to a stripping east of Cranberry, in three Hazle wheels, township, three tires was and a battery. The boys after making the discovery notified the State Police headquarters and officers from the barracks had it towed to the Charles H. Rice Motors Incorporated salesroom at Church and Buttonwood streets.

The owner was notified this afternoon by State Police. Engagements Mr. and Mrs. Amonda Begalomi of 585 Sperling street, West Wyoming, announced the engagement of their daughter, Nori, to Peter Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Neal Raymond of Milnesville, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lutz of 305 Fourth street, Weatherly, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jacquelyn Lutz to Owen Stephen Maue, son Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Maue of 75 North Cedar street, this city.

Miss Lutz was graduated from the Weatherly High School in 1939, and is now employed in the Accounting division of the Hyatt Motor Bearing plant at Cranford, N. J. Mr. Maue was graduated from Hazleton High School in 1938, and is undergoing aviation cadet training at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Wyoming Street Woman Hurt When Car Skidded Dora Wachter, of 160 South Wyo-' ming street, is a patient at the State: Hospital suffering from shock and injuries sustained when an automobile she was operating skidded on the ice.

Hospital attaches had no details and desk sergeant Joseph Marinko at city hall said he had no report of the accident. She was admitted to the hospital for observation after receiving treatment at the dispensary. and served for 30 years as judge of election in Wilkes-Barre, was with the County Bridge Road and Dept. for a period of 10 years before retiring. A grown-up family survives.

Mrs. Mary McNulty Brill Mrs. Mary McNulty Brill, of this city, died at her home, 50 South Ful-1 ton court, at 7:30 o'clock last night, after an illness of some time. Her husband was the late Samuel Brill, who preceded her in death some years ago. She was a daughter of the late William and Catherine Gough McNulty.

Her father was an undertaker here for many years. Surviving are threes children: John Brill, Philadelphia; William Brill and Mrs. Catherine Meyers, Hazleton. Eleven grandchildren also survive. Mrs.

Brill was a member of St. Gabriel's church and of the Altar and Rosary Society of that parish. The funeral will be held from the family home at 9 o'clock Thursday morning with solemn requiem high mass in St. Gabriel's church at 9:30. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

A diversified and highly interesting program was staged at the noonday meeting of the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Altamont when the 29th anniversary of the founding of the Kiwanis International organization in Detroit, was observed. Bob Quin read the message from Don California, international president, and Chairman Llewellyn Dryfoos introduced Carl Mitman of Bethlehem, who spoke on the history of Kiwanis. Mr. Mitman gave a general review of the achievements of the clubs of the United States and Canada who have fought side-by-side in two wars since Kiwanis was born. As an added feature, Chairman of Music Chauncey Davis had the club members sing "America, The Beautiful" and then the members stood and sang "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" for the millions of Allied soldiers now about to go into battle.

The members followed President J. D. Gallagher in repeating this pledge of rededication to Kiwanis: "In this solemn moment of meditation I rededicate myself to the purposes, principles and program of Kiwanis, to form enduring friendships, render altruistic service, better my community and promote by precept and example that patriotic citizenship upon which rests the future of my country." Chairman Alvan Markle Jr. outlined next week's program which will be staged in connection with the Fourth War Loan Drive when several movie stars and disabled soldiers will be guests at the club luncheon. Henry Hartman, former Kiwanian and a manager here for the Western Union here, was a guest.

Cadet Exams To Be Held Here Kiwanis Has 29th Birthday Pvt. Francis Higgins, son of Frank Higgins of Fisher's Hill, is now serving with the Fifth Army in Italy. He has been overseas for one year and three and was England, Africa and Sicily before moving to Italy. His father, Frank Higgins, is a veteran of World War I. "Hunk" Gillis, a member of the U.

S. Navy, stationed at Norfolk, has returned to his post, after a visit to his home in West Hazleton. Private Alexander W. Stewart, son of Mrs. Anna Stewart, of Beaver Meadows, has arrived at' the Air Force Training Center at Greensboro, N.

to begin training for an assignment as an aviation cadet. Lieutenant Leon Spaide, of the United States Air Force, who was recently given his commission in Alabama, has arrived here to spend a vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Leon Spaide, of Green and James strets.

Pvt. Jack E. Gartside, of this city, who been in the Army for sometime, has been sent to Goe College, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he will take a course in Army Air Force instruction. After five months he hopes to be able to become an aviation cadet. Sergeant George Grohol, of Eber.

vale, who had been stationed in California for time, has left for Camp Dix after a visit at his home on the North Side. Private Alvin H. Snyder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snyder, of 33 Jackson avenue, West Hazleton, has returned to Camp Davis, N.

after a furlough with his parents. His brother, Pfc. Roger Snyder, who also on leave will return to tomorrow. PFC Wm. Brennan, serving i in the U.

S. Air Corps and stationed at present in Dodge City, Kansas, has returned to his post after having visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brennan of 701 N. Vine street.

Brennan is a former assisI tant city clerk here. Churchill Is Back In London (Continued from First Page) weeks had elapsed since Churchill left Britain to meet President Roosevelt and Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek at Cairo, from where he and the president went on to Teheran to meet Stalin and map the final plans for the downfall of Germany. The first announcement of his illness came on Dec. 16, when Attlee gravely informed the House of Commons that the prime minister had developed a patch of pneumonia on his left lung. The indomitable Churchill soon rallied, however, and quickly regained his strength while convalescing at Marrakech, Morocco.

Today he smilled happily, around the House as its cheered him again and again. One of Churchill's first visitors is expected to be Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, supreme Allied 30m- mander for western invasion. The prime minister has been in close touch with events during his convalescence, but he is anxious to have the latest continen.

tial developments as the "zero hour" approaches. Churchill's smiling reappearance in commons came as a dramatic surprise to the MP's, for there had been no inkling that he was coming home soon. Carrying a large bundle of typewritten documents, he suddenly emerged from the shadows behind the speaker's chair and walked briskly to his seat. Cheers thundered spontaneously, and the members sprang to their feet. Several gasped in astonishment.

Birthday Anniversaries Miss Lucy Cherasaro of 245 South Bennett court, celebrated her birthday anniversary yesterday. She is employed at the Duplan silk mill. Today is the birthday of Lois Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Williams of 328 East Green street, West Hazleton.

Mrs. John Velky, of Harwood, is observing her birthday anniversary today. Mrs. Albert Staber of 8 East Green street, West Hazleton, is observing her birthday anniversary today. Aviation cadet mental examinations will be held in Hazleton within the near future through arrangements made with the Aviation Cadet Examining Board at Wilkes- Barre.

The place and date will be announced later when it is determined how many candidates will take the tests. Young men 17 years of age are eligible to take the examinations and those who qualify will be placed on reserve status until they reach their 18th birthdays. The conducting of the examinations here will make it unnecessary for the applicants to make a special trip to Wilkes-Barre although those who pass will be required to take their physical examinations at Wilkes-Barre. Youths wishing to apply may contact either Sergeant Arthur Johns, recruiting officer stationed at the post office building, or Joseph Pachence, of 422 West Fifth street, Civil Air Patrol officer. Marriage License Thomas B.

Burns. Freeland Elizabeth M. Freeland Nicholas Beaver Meadows Dolores Hazleton Peter Stefanick, Pardeesville Anne Y. West Hazleton Estate Left To Brother mornAt The will of Miss Mary Dougherty of 110 South Sherman court, city school teacher, who died last month, was probated today at Wilkes-Barre court house. She leaves her estate to her brother, James and names him executor.

Mrs. sit patient tanner hon. WE BOUGHT EXTRA WAR BONDS It TODAY Starts WAR LOAN KNOCKOUT the for Now The Fourth War Loan is a test of us as a Nation! The eyes of our fighting men are upon us to see if we are backing them. The eyes of our Allies are upon us to see if we are with them. The eyes of our enemies are upon us to see if we are soft enough to fall for a non-victorious, here-today-gone-tomorrow peace Are we? The answer is in your pocket! "LET'S ALL BACK THE ATTACK" MARKLE BANKING and TRUST CO..