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The Plain Speaker from Hazleton, Pennsylvania • 22

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22 THE PLAIN SPEAKER, HAZLETON, TUESDAY 'AFTERNOON, AUGUST 21, 1951. PERSONALS Mra. Rose Coll and son William of West Oak street are visiting Commander David and Mrs. MacIntosh at the U. C.

Naval School, Newport, Rhode Island. Miss Joan McGeehan of Philadelphin in here to visit her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth McGeehan of East Beech street. Bernard, son of. Mr, and Mrs.

Petruska of 73 Broad street, Beaver Meadows has returned after two months vacation with his sisters, Regina and Sharon at Chester, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zakutney at Hieleah, Florida, and Mrs. Robert T. Baker son, Timothy Allan, of Charleston, W.

have returned after visiting with their parents, the Robert Baker and John Fusetti families of North Laurel street. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Vanfossen, Sr. and sons, Grant, Jr.

and Donaid, of Wapwallopen RFD, and Mrs. Pearle Heller and daughter, Blanche, of Rear 763 North Church street, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Heller, Jr. and family at Lake Telemark, Rockaway, N.

J. Miss Angeline Lavalle, a senior student at St. Agnes School of Nursing, Philadelphia, in spending a three-weeks vacation at the home parents, Mr. Mrs. Frank Lavalle: of 74 South Wyoming street, this city.

Miss Thelma, Itter, secretarybookkeeper at the YMCA is on vacation this week. Mrs. Emma Locker, of the Y. W. C.

returned from a visit to Reading. Miss Barnhart, R. of Fred Prosser, of. Harrisburg, is Mary' staff Is spending vacation with local the Hazleton Hospital with relatives friends. He plans to visit Philaspending a vacation at Altoona.

delphia to take in some ball games before returning home. Mrs. Hugh McMonigal and Miss Freeland are spend-, Helen Dougherty, of North Pine Mary Coyle of a vacation in Atlantic City. street, a member of the Genetti ing restaurant staff on North Laurel Mrs. George R.

Stecker and street, started her vacation yesterdaughter Mary Ivy Stecker of day, East Broad with street the are sinters spending of the A Miss Roseann Damico and Mins Vacation, Stecker at Long Island, Rosemarie Saul, both of this Beach. city, are vacationing at Virginia N. Y. Seaman Arthur Steward of Freeland wam home on leave from Long Beach, California, left for the west today. James Swabb who is with Natonal Airlines in Philadelphia, turned today after a visit his home on North Church street.

Mrs. Ray Hans R. N. and Miss Josephine Brown R. N.

of this city left today to spend vacation in A Mrs. Bridget, Coyle, of Beaver Meadows Mra. Edward Kennedy of Nesquehoning left today to spend a vacation at Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs.

John Brislin of West Birch street are spending few days in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thrash and Mr. and Mrs.

James Gregg of Philadelphia are; visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cletis Thrash, at Drums. Mrs. Robert Kotansky and son of Drums have returned from cation spent with her brother and A grandparents in New Jersey.

Harold R. Thrash, serving aboard the USS Walace L. Lind DD-703, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.

E. Thrash, of Drums is home on leace atter serving in Korea for one year. Santo Joseph Perte of Corona, California, who was here on a visit to Michael Prete of 568 Garfield street, has returned home, He is a school teacher in Corona. Mrs. Winnie George.

and Miss Norma Schattie of South Wyoming street, returned from Vacation at Long Island, N. Y. and New Jersey. I Mrs. Muriel Jones, Mr.

and Mrs. Victor Casper and son, Kip of Edgewood, returned from Florida, where they" visited and Mrs. Ellsworth Berlite -at Tampa and Mrs. Mildred Spaide at Miami. While at the latter place they also visited Elwood Adams, a former Hazleton resident, who opened photo studio there.

Clyde Bell, of' Freeland, di: rector of Pine Lodge Camp and the Rev. and Mrs. Reyburn Frita of Williamsport, left on twoweek vacation tour of the Naw. England states. Mr.

and Mrs. Gilbert Butler' and family of 360. South Poplar street, returned from a vacation they spent touring sections of Canada. Willard Kline, house engineer at the YMCA who was stricken ill last week, in confined to his home at 116 South Poplar street. Frank Boyle of Freeland who was a patient at the State Hospital for some time, has been able to return home.

Howard Kline, bowling manager at the YMCA, on vacation this week. Miss Ethel Jones, a Syracuse, N. school teacher who spent a vacation the guest of Miss Florence West of West Broad street, Haketon's city clerk, has returned home. I Miss Doris Siegel, of -Drums, recent nursing, graduate from the Philadelphia Academy in Overbrook, in visiting her mother, Mrs. Violet Siegel.

She will continue her studies this fall in the Washington Missionary College, Washington, D. C. Anthony Renauro of New City, a former resident, in here on a visit to relatives. Miss Emily Bajuik has returned to Newark, N. after spending a week's vacation with Mr.

and Mrs. William Roberta, of Audenried. A former Hazleton and Tresckow resident, Miss Bajaik is now employed by the Weston Electrical Instrument of Newark, New Jersey. Mrs. R.

H. Lesser, of Hummelatown, formerly of this city, underwent an operation in the Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg. Mr. and Mrs. George Ray family, of 769 Alter street, and Mr.

rear, Mrs. Arthur Fritz, of Tamaqua, were guents of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fritz and Mr. and Mrs.

Warren Neifert, of Rush Township, Sunday after attending the 34th homecoming observance of Christ Church that day. Skweir Chairman Of Lions Meeting Thurs. Atty. John Skweir be man for the weekly dinner meeting of the Hazleton Lions Club at the Hotel Altamont at 6:15 o'clock Thursday night. A meeting of the board of directors, which was to be held last night at the home of Chairman Michael Yaccino, 1042 James street, was postponed.

It has been I rescheduled for 8 next Monday night at the Yaccino home, Today's Funerals The funeral of Mrs. Anna Bodnor, wife of the late John Bodnat; was held this morning from the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Bodnar of Oak street, Tresckow. Michael Messaros celebrated a high mass of requiem in St.

Michael's R. C. church, Tresckow and gave the blessing at the grave in the parish cemetery, Pallbearers were: Stephen, John, Joseph Bodnar, Joseph Guzenda. and Peter Baddick. Harry Reigel of Grier City, was buried this afternoon from the residence.

Services at Christ church, Rush township, were in charge of Rev. John Lesko, asisted by Rev. Stauffer of the Weatherly church. Interment was made in Christ church cemetery, VISITING HERE VISITING HERE and Mrs. Howard Meincke and son, Richard, of Brentwood, are visiting relatives and friends in town.

CUT ELBOW CUT ELBOW Albert Stevens, of 126 West Sixth street, who is self-employed, cut his right elbow on a can while working this morning. He was treated at the State Hospital dispensary. RETENELLER'S R'S BROAD LINCOLN STS. PHONE 5445 READY FOR CANNING! RED RIPE TOMATOES Bushel 69c SOLID GREEN CUCUMBERS bushel 75c FRESH GOLDEN BANTAM CORN Picked Dozen Daily 29c MANGOES A FRESH CAULIFLOWER TAKE A TIPIF YOU ARE GOING TO CAN PEACHES -WAIT We will have fine Penna. Elberte Peaches at a Real Attractive Price! M.

Ben Abboud Dies Suddenly Michael Ben Abboud Michael Ben Abboud, 53, of 37 West Diamond avenue, widely known portrait photographer who had his studio at Eighth and Alter streets, was found dead in bed this morning. Cause of death was unknown. Winner of many blue ribbons in state and national contests held by professional photography associations, Mr. Abboud was considered one of the top men in the portrait field in the state. He came to this region about seven years ago from Philadelphia, where he had a studio and did portrait re-touching work for nationstudios.

was orderled to live in the mountains because of his health and opened a studio in Freeland, where he attracted a large clientele throughout this region. Several months ago, he moved his studio to this city. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Maria and Betty, at home; George, serving with the U. S. Navy at Philadelphis; Mrs.

Phillip Lizzi and Mrs. John Saddie, of Philadelphia. There are three grandchildren. Funeral plans are incomplete. GETS DRAFT QUOTA Hazleton Draft Board No.

94 will send seven inductees to the armed forces on September 26, an official stated today. The State Selective Service Headquarters at Harrisburg will induct 1,653 jing next month. RETURN FROM SHORE Misses Dorothy Cashmier and Alice Firley of Freeland, have returned from vacation trip in Atlantic City. ARRIVES IN GERMANY Pvt. Richard Maddock of 316 East Broad street, has arrived in Germany and was assigned to the 656th Engineer Corps graphic and surveying work." meeting VISITING IN CANADA Miss Mathilda Kunetz, of Beaver Brook, left for Canada on her annual vacation.

She is a member of the office staff of the International Ladies Garment Workers Local 225, in the Hazleton National Bank building. Charges Deal Has Been Made In Korean War Washington, Aug. (AP)Alfred Kohlberg, long time critic of State Department policy in China, gave today what he called "my informed guess" that deal has been made" for settlement of the Korean and that the present truce conferences "are shadowboxing." Kohlberg told a news conference he guesses that "the deal was made in Paris with Gromyko. (Soviet. Russia's representative at the Big Four conferences) and it calla for Communist entry into the United "That," he added, "would have Nationalist China an outlaw." He said he believes the deal was made by Philip C.

Jessup, U. S. ambassador at large, but that "I don't consider it a charge or accusation. I make no charge of any evil." The State Department has denied that Jessup made any deal at Paris. Wyoming Restaurant 9-11 East Mine Street Phone 9230 EATS AND DRINKS Shuffleboard Booths 1 for Ladies Deaths FRANK BARAN Frank- Baran of 11 Second street, Beaver Meadows, died this morning at 11.

o'clock, following six-week illness. He was born in Austria and resided in Beaver Meadows most of his life. His wife, Mary, died 17 years ago. He was a member of Sm. Peter and Paul's G.

C. church, Beaver Meadows, and was formerly employed by the Haddock Coal Co. as a laborer. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. John Manko of Beaver Meadows; Michael of Montgomery, Mrs.

Peter Skuria, and John Baran of Beaver Meadows. Thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. The funeral will be held from the late residence at a time to be announced later. HENRY GIAMELLI Henry Giamelli, 34, of New York City, husband of the former Margaret Solon of 600 Carson street, died at his home. He was well known in Hazieton where he was a frequent visitor.

Among local residents who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ripa, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rentz and son, Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Ripa, Frank Solon, Mrs. Anthony y. Capodona, Mrs. Joseph Solon, Mrs.

Frank Stanziola and daughter, Miss Carolyn Rentz, Al and Jacob Ripa. STANLEY NOVAK, SR. Stanley Novak, of Sheppton, died at noon yesterday following An illness of several months. Born in Sheppton, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.

William Novak, also of Sheppton. Before his retirement last. November, Novak was employed at the Hazleton Shaft. The deceased was member of St. Joseph's Church, The Sheppton Fire the Sheppton Fish and Game Club and Local 1876, UMWA.

Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Navitsky, of Shenandosh; four sons, Joseph, stationed with the army in Texas; Matthew, stationed in Korea; Stanley, stationed in California, and Albert, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Lobichosky, and Mrs. Cecelia Sartori, both of and Mrs. Agnes DeBath, of New York one brother, William, of Sheppton. V.

ANTHONY TORRI V. Anthony Torri, of Mt. Carmel who WAS well known to many Hazletonians died at the Geisinger Hospital at Danville where he was under treatment for A heart ailment. He was stricken ill in July while at Pine Manor Inn Eagles Mere, one of the two hotels he owned. The other is Marble Hall in Mount Carmel.

Prior to locating in Mount Carmel he was connected with the Daniel Boone Hotel at Reading. He was a frequent visitor to this city. Pfc. Tartar Studying Electronic Course Pfc. Paul E.

Tartar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Tartar, of 1110 Curry street, Chester, former residents of Hazleton, is enrolled at the specialized airforce civilian at the Philco Philadelphia. left here about 10 years ago to locate at Chester. Private Tartar is taking course on detached service along with 198 other airborne, radar mechanic students Keesler AFB, Miss.

It is the first detached squadron from Keesler since the end of World War 11. Upon graduation from the 30- week electronic course, the students will be reassigned to USAF bases or will advance to more technical training. Delicious food served the way you like it at HAZLE DRUG. Stop in! Adv. FRESH CRABS CLAMS Club "40" Stockton Road--Laurel Hill ALL FUN FESTIVAL JAMES FOURTEENTH PLAYGROUND ST.

TONIGHT Aug. 21st Starts 6:30 P. M. In Case of Rain Festival Will Be Held Wednesday Aug. 22nd Bake Sale Talent Show Field Meet PRIZES FOR ALL EVENTS Special Stage Show BROS.

SISTERS ACCORDION BAND and LOU Sponsored by: The Fourteenth and James Street Playground Association. FREE MOVIES FRIDAY EVENING: (Cartoons Comedien) (Sodality Names August Groups The monthly meeting of. the Blessed Virgin Sodality of the Holy Trinity church was held last night and the following committeen were appointed: Eucharistic-Masy Becker, Susan Lawrence, Agnes Lawrence, Sophie Streit, Our: Lady- Jean Blumer, Marie (Hinger. Susanne O'Donnell. Publicity and Program- -Frances Lawrence, Bernice Evelyn Longo.

Social Life--Bernice and Evelyn Longo, Susanne O'Donnell, Frances Lawrence, Sick Committee -Mary Becker, Sophie Streit. Catholic Digest 7:30 Mass Agnes Borzage and Susanne 0'Donnell. 9:30 Mass--Agnes and Patsy Smith. The sodality is planning a weiner roast on Monday, August 27, and in the event of rain the following night. Friends are allowed and reservations must be in by Friday, August 24.

Those interested are asked to meet in front of the school on Monday a at Auto Crash Victim In Critical Shape John Thomas, 17, of Reevesdale, was in critical condition today at noon at the Coaldale Hospital following an automobile-truck crash on Route 209 five miles east of Tamaqua yesterday. His brother Edward who was riding the car that hit a coal truck as the latter was less turning in seriously to a hurt coal breaker, was quired only dispensary treatment. The four young women who were injured in a truck-car crash on Blue Mountain on Saturday in which Catherine Stickler, 2, of Lansford, was fatally injured, while somewhat improved, are considered serious. REMOVING BARRICADE Carpenters today began removing the barricade. from the front of the Sun Ray drug store where alterations have been extensive, Installation of a kitchen and counter are among the improvements.

ON VACATION ON VACATION Mrs. Joseph De Pietro, of 402 North Broad street, West Hazleton, and Mrs. Roland Toter, of 15th street, this city, are enjoying a vacation at Avalon, N. J. Hazleton Man Wounded By Bullet At Retreat Joseph Petrikubi, 52, Hazleton mine forman suffered slight wound when struck by a stray bullet while attending the retreat at St.

Alphonsus House at Tobyhanna on Sunday. Mr. Petrokubi WAS on the grounds when bullet, presumed fired from gun thei woods some distance from the retreat area, struck him. He was taken to the Monroe County pital where the slug was extracted. NECK GRAZED Grazed on the right side of his neck by a bullet of unknown origin, Norman Repert, son of Mra.

Emma Repert of 313 East Mine street, was X-rayed and treated at noon today at the State Hospital. State police are investigating. SLUGGISH CONSCIENCE Bristol, Aug. 21. (AP)The person who found Arthur Coggin's wallet had conscience.

It on was just sluggish. The postman delivered the wal: let to Coggins yesterday. Still in it were the five one pound notes, it contained when Coggins lost iton Aug. 20, 1947. MARTINI'S TAS TEE PIZZERIA PHONE 5691 NOTICE Union Hall Association Shareholders The annual meeting of your association will be held in the committee room of Union Hall, Thursday, September 6, 1951 at 7 P.M.

for the election of twelve directors, such other business as may be lawfully submitted. CLARENCE D. ILES, Secretary CANDLELIGHT-ROOM Week Aug. 20th to 25th Buss Garrison and His Colored Quartet Featuring Phillis Barri Creole Singing Sensation. Added Attraction ZARA- -The exotic and Creole Dancer direct from the Harlem Club.

No cover No minimum OUR HOUSE RESTAURANT 5320 PHONE HOT PIZZA HOME DELIVERY PIZZERIA TRUCKS WITH OVENS ST BET LAURLE WYD 51 Funeral Of Daniel L. Scallion On Thursday Undertaker Michael Ferrari went (to Wilkes-Barre this afternoon to take charge of the body of the late Daniel L. Scallion who died in Detroit on Monday. The body will be brought to the home of his son. Stephen Scallion, 681 North Vine street from where the funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:30.

A requiem high mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock in the Most Precious Blood church with interment in the parish cemetery. Bill Aimed At Toy Missiles A bill banning the sale and use of toys discharging missiles or projectiles went before the House today at Harrisburg. The measure, by Sen. Samuel B. Wolfe Union) won unanimous approval in the Senate last night.

Wolfe said it was directed against devices which by means of an exploding paper cap send a feathered wooden projectile many feet the air. The devise, hammer-shaped, is pounded against the ground or floor to set off the cap. The senator said he knew of one case where a woman's eye was knocked out and the sight of the other impaired when struck by such a missile set off by her own child. The measure would become effective 30 days after signed by Gov. John S.

Fine. Hudson Club Coupe Stolen From Garage 1948 light blue Hudson coupe, in for repairs, stolen some time during the night from Red Good's Garage at 21st and Alter streets. Good told city police that the vehicle was taken between 11 o'clock last night and 6 o'clock this morning by thieves who gained entrance by smashing a side window on the west side of the City police are making a further check with the owner to determine if anything else is missing. Local Men Guests Of Champion Joe Walcott James Tricolli and Angelo Christino, of this city, were guests of Jersey Joe Wolcott, world heavyweight champion, during his. a chicchio, appearance Walcott's gave in the manager, Allentown local men Felix last verbal night Boccommitment that they will appear in Hazleton in the near future.

The Region's Finest THE Biltmore Trio Appearing Nitely at YANUZZI'S Featuring Eddy at the Hammond Organ, Tex with his Accordion and Joe and his Electric Guitar. Finest of Food -Cocktails WHERE CONGENIAL CROWD ALWAYS GATHERS SHOES REPAIRED Like Now! SHOE REPAIRING SPECIAL Ending Sat. Free one pair of child's heels, leather or rubber with every pair of men's soles and heels. Ladies' Top Lifts Thin leather or rubber by request 25c any size Boston -Shoe Rebuilders 46 E. Broad St.

House Republicans Flatly Turn Down Compromise Tax Package Harrisburg, Aug. 21. (P) Sports Philadelphia, Aug. 21, (P)- The Chicago Cubs today signed Phil Cavaretta to manage the club 1 for 1952. Cavaretta had been named earlier this year as a stop-gap pilot replacing Frank Frisch.

Wid C. Matthews, director of personnel, made the annouricement shortly after the Cubs arrived in Philadelphia for with the Phillies. night, came, signed Cavaretta to a one-year contract as player-manager." Matthews said. He added that Cavaretta has selected the club's current coaching staff to continue as his assistants next year. They are Charley Root, Virgil (Spud) Davis and Roy Johnson, Postman's Dinner At Our House Thursday The Carbon County Postman's Association, -wives and guests, will have a dinner at the Candlelight Room of Our House restaurant on South Church street, on Thursday night.

The guests will remain for the floor show that will be offered by the Buss Garrison Quartette. TWO IN HOSPITAL On Sunday Mrs. Daniel Starr of Llewellyn gave birth to a daughter at the Pottsville Hospital. Today her husband joined her when an ingot fell upon his." foot as he was at work at the Alcoa plant at Cressona. MINER INJURED Llewellyn Schaffer, of 1212 East Broad street, was treated and X- rayed this morning at the State Hospital for injuries sustained to his left index and middle fingers.

A mason foreman at the Lehigh Valley Coal Schaeffer received the injury when a gate in the boiler room fell upon his hand. FOUR MORE ESCAPE Following the capture of three youths last night who escaped from Kis-Lyn last Thursday state police today reported that four more boys made their getaway from the institution last night. A story on last night's. captures appears in another column of today's paper. Dr.

Sonner FOOT SPECIALIST HAS RETURNED Call 5678 For CIGARETTE MACHINE SERVICE REX Vending Company 110 N. Wyoming St. House flatly rejected a $138,685,000 compromise (taxpackage, sending the general assembly today into a new high state lot confusion, The GOP majority of both House and Senate--with the tax problem back where it started in March- even disagreed sharply over what to do next. The House voted for a recess after this week until September 17 to give a joint House-Senate committee time to work out a new tax program, But Senate Republicans ime mediately turned down the proposal. 13-11.

However, another close ed meeting was called today (9 m. EST) to consider it further. The House requested the recess last night after its 120-member GOP majority refused to support the compromise tax program, Senate 1 Republicans worked out to replace the rejected income tax. The tax deadlock so confused the legislative outlook that some lawmakers were ready to give up and adjourn the session finally after other lose ends are tied together. That would leave the tax job for a special session.

"The responsibiilty for not 1 hav. ling brought this session of the legislature to a successful conclusion some time ago is in the Senate," said House Speaker Herbert P. Sorg Elk.) And further to underline the general aspects of confusion, Sen. John G. Snowden commented: "I've never seen anything like this." The 1951 session started January 2.

It is now the longest in Pennsylvania's annals since 1779. The lawmakers have been struggling with taxes since last March with nothing but disagreement virtually from the outset. TWO MINES. IDLE Junedale and Coldsprings Six are the only mines in the region to be idle today. Baseball Excursion Phillies vs.

Cincinnati Reds Sunday, August 26 Tickets on Sale at -Jere Woodring's or Phone Vic Oleyar, Freeland 613. Evergreen Park St. Johns, Pa. Thurs. Nite 7:30 to 11 Another Sensational Attraction Shorty Long And His Santa Fe Rangers Stars of Screen, Radio Records Cook and Taylor Sensational Comedy Team AdmissionAdults 50c plus taxes Children admitted free) Tonight Bargain Night At HAZLE PARK ALL RIDES 5c AND MANY OTHER SURPRISES PLUS REFRESHMENTS NO ADMISSION EVERYONE FREE SWING CLUB SUMMER FESTIVAL Closing Night On East First St.

between Arthur and Garfield Ground Awards Entertainment Booths Feature Attraction MOTHER OF GRACE BAND Prof. John Stanziola, directing $50. MERCHANDISE AWARD AUCTION SALE TELEVISION AWARD Firemen's Carnival All This Week Hazleton Heights M. D. Shows On The Midway.

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