% UNION PRESS.COURIER PAGE THREE Thursday, June 3rd, 1946, RECENT DEATHS John Grimes. John Grimes, aged 53 years, a veteran of World War I, died on Wednesday afternoon of last week at his home in Dysart after an extended illness, He formerly op- erated a coal mine in Dysart for a time. Born June 16, 1891, in Chest Springs, he was a son of the late Simon and Cecelia (Brandt) Grimes. His wife, Orvetta, died five years ago. Surviving are sev- en children—Mrs. Regina Gibbons, of Dysart; and Colletta, Bernice, Telford, Winifred, Betty and Merle —all at home. Also surviving are these brothers and, sisters: Mrs. Genevieve Troxell, Blandburg; Mrs. Annie McMullen, Ligonier; Mrs. Sarah Jacobs, Ebensburg; Frank Grimes, Coalport; and Margaret Grimes, Dean. A half-sister, Mrs. Virginia Swisher, resides in Johns- town. There are two grandchild- ren. Military funeral services were conducted on Saturday morning in St. Thomas’ Catholic church, Ash- ville, and interment was made in St. Monica's cemetery at Chest Springs. Legion Post had charge of the mil- itary rites. Mr. Grimes was a bro- ther of Mrs. Mary Thompson, Al- toona, and Mrs. Ella Grove, Ash- ville. One brother, Michael, is de- ceased. Mrs. Mary Elizabteh Jones. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Jones, ag- ed 55 years, wife of Joseph Jones of St. Benedict died at 3:05 o'clock last Thursday morning in the Min- ers Hospital, Spangler. She was born in Bolton, Eng- land on December 9th, 1889, and came to America 18 years ago. She had lived in the St. Benedict community for 15 years. She was a daughter of Evan and Alice Ann (Morris) Halliwell of Bolton, Eng- land. Surviving, in addition to her hus- band, are three children—Evan Jo- seph Jones, Ebensburg; Hilda Al- ice Jones at home, and Morris Jones in the Army. There is one grandchild. She also leaves three sisters, all residing in England. They are Mrs. Florence Roberts, Miss Mae Halliwell and Mrs. Nellie The Gallitzin American | Entwhistle, One sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at weeks, He had been in failing heal- th for two years. Mr. Wagner was born Jan, 16, 1871, in France. Sur- the Jones’ viving are his widow, Mary, and home by the Rev. Karalfa, former | six children: Pfc. Edward, Camp pastor of the St. Benedict, Meth- i Ellis, Ill.; Pvt. Dores, with the ar- odist Church, and interment was made in the North Barnesboro ce- metery. M. Zeno Kirsch. M. Zeno Kirsch, aged 58 years, a well known resident of Spangler, died at 3 o'clock last Friday morn- ing at his home, after an illness of several years. Mr, Kirsch was the operator of a plumbing shop and service sta- tion in Spangler, and was born on Jan. 2, 1887, in Barr Township, a son of Michael and Mary (Soisson) Kirsch. Surviving are his widwo, Mrs. Clara (Sharbaugh) Kirsch, and two children—Dolores, at home, and Flight Officer Quentin (Bill) with the Fourth Air Service, Le- morre, California. Also surviving are one grandson, William Zeno Kirsch, four brothers and four | sisters. A resident of Spangler for the past fifty years, he was a char- ter member of the Elks Club in Indiana. : Funeral services were conducted on Monday morning in the Holy Cross Catholic Church at Spang- ler, by Rev. Father Adelbert, 0. S. B., pastor, and interment was in St. Nicholas’ Cemetery at Nick- town. John Sheridan. John Sheridan, the two and one- half year old son of Alphonse and Mary (Wills) Sheridan, Patton R. D., died on Sunday evening, a few minutes after being admitted to the Miners’ Hospital, Spangler. Ccroner Patrick McDermott attri- buted death to pneumonia. The child leaves his parents and sever- al brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morining in St. Mery’s Catholic Church, Patton, and interment was in the church cemetery. John Wagner. John Wagner, aged 74, of Ba- kerton, died at 5:30 a. m. Monday in the Spangler hospital, where he had been a patient for several WL / - D USED ‘WE PAY HIGHEST PRICES - * Westrick Motor Co. Phone 2101. CARROLLTOWN, PA. | George Hoskins, and children, my in the South Pacific; Mrs. Ed- ward Ponchak and Zola Wagner, both of Bakerton, and Mrs. Paul Ashcroft and Mrs. Lawrence Ham- mond, both of Spangler. There are eleven grandchildren. = Van semiem— MARSTELLER BRIEFS By Mrs, Walter McClelland, Mrs. Lewis Fowler and family and Mrs. Frank Tonkin visited rel- atives in Madera and Beulah on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Hoskins and family of Detroit, visited over Memorial Day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schrock. Mr. Henry Hoskins and daught- er, Ethel, and Janet, of Detroit, were visitors in town Thursday . The Ladies’ Aid held their reg- ular meeting in the Presbyterian Church basement recently, committee being Mrs. Kenneth Ri- chardson, Mrs. Carl Lindolph, and Mrs. George Vranna. Mr. Ashley Hill of Madera is vis- iting Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fowler. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schrock, Mrs. Detroit, and Mrs. Walter McClell- and, motored to Ramey Wednes- day and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lancelot Miller. The Misses Minnie Masserio, Zelda Good, Della Masserio, Betty | Weakland, Mary Louise Kellendar, Jeanette Goaziou, Mrs. Virginia Radcliffe, Velma Carnavellie, An- na Mae Fudrow, Theresa Ozella, Martha Baron, Mrs. Walter Mc- Clelland and Mrs. George Hoskins, attended the dance at Sunset on Memorial Day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Taylor and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Taylor visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Pounds of Tnnery- ville. Miss Nancy Taylor left for a vacation, visiting relatives in Tan- neryville. Miss Louise Boggio, a nurse of Pittsburgh, visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boggio. Mrs. Goldie Gardner of Detroit, Mich., is spending a few weeks at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tonkin. ie Y] gn —The dry kiln capacity of the lumber industry is fifty million board feet per day. Only a short time will be required after war’s end to start adequate flow of sea- soned lumber to the civilian mark- ets. COME TO WOLF’S FOR BABY NE EDS! Tr —— With springtime upon us, you can enjoy many a sunny stroll with your little pride and joy. Equip him with a comfortable carriage from Wolf's! "First Class" Luxury for Your Little Darling! A large, roomy folding carriage with deluxe spring mounting, heavy quilted body, rubber tires. CHAIRS $5.95 up BABY CRIBS Full size $90.50 £ On Wolf’s Easy Terms the | ! | Ronald, whi celebrated his sixth of | | my Mitchell, Helen Shonsky, Toot- SALLY'S SALLIES “Men puzzle me, Mom. This morn- ing Bill said.my hair was lovely— and at lunch he was furious bee cause one was in his soup.” BAKERTON BRIEFS By Agnes Polites, A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smychgnsky in horor of their son, birthday. Those present were Ma- rie Amates, Barbara Lamont, Ari- adna Forosty, Yvonne and Fred- die Gray, Judy and Tommy Re- gan; Kate, Emily, Marie, Charles, Frederick, Dorothy, May and Jim- sie, Peggy and Bill Frederick; Francis Cymbor, and Connie, Don- nie and Frank Smychynsky. The little honor guest received many lovely gifts. The afternoon was spent at playing games. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Columbus were overjoyed by the news this week that their son, Sgt. Louis Columbus, U. S. Marine Corps, who has been in the South Pacific for almost three years, has arrived in California and expects to be home soon. On Monday evening they re- ceived a mesage from another son, First Lt. Joseph Columbus, who had been a prisoner of the Ger- mans since October, 1943, telling them that he had arrived in New York and would also be home in a short time. Lt. Columbus was lib- erated by the Yanks on April 29, from a prison camp near Moose- berg, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. James Muffie an- nounce the birth of a son at the Miners’ Hospital in Spangler. Staff Sgt. John Kerchinski, who is stationed in Massachusetts, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kerchenski of Cleveland, Ohio, were guests recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cymbor. Miss Helen Petryshak of Wash- ington, D. C., is spending the week here at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Petry- shak. Mr. Charles Ashbridge of Brad- dock, is visiting his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Do- rak. The eight grade commencement of the Bakerton schools was held on May 28th, with a fitting pro- gram, including musical numbers by the West Carroll Band, vocal and musical numbers by the pu- pils, a play, “The Four Freedoms,” by the class. Dr. Arthur M. Stull, county superindent of schools, pre- sented the diplomas. The following is the class roll: Upper Third— Phyllis Lamont, Adella Gobris, Betty Jean McCombie, Madeline Konitsky, Laura Jean Smith, Ja- mes Blose, Marie Domonick, Mona Belle Lane, Quentin Quick, Paul- ine Bertram, Evelyn Davenport, Edith James, Pauline Wasko, Al- ice Hannigan and Michael Colum- bus. Also the fololwing: Paul Belinsky, Ronald Berzonsky, Jo- sephine Contorchick, Christine Er- nest, Rose Mary Golcmiz, Mat- thew Jewett, John Jones, Frances Kapello, Venus Kinney, Catherine Kowalchick, Irene Kowalchick, Thomas Lamont, Dorothy Lawren- ce, Irene Mandrick, Charles Mit- chell, Louise Moore, Norma Mur- phy, Irene Polites, Delrose Pon- chock, Richard Schlesky, Dolores Shevock, Ronald Sponsky, Steph- | en Symosky, Dorothy M. Wagner Marian Wentz and Thoms Yarko. | Mrs. Edward Miles and son, Rus- | sell, have returned to their home | in Roseville, Mich., after a visit | here with Caspar Roach, father of | Mrs. Miles. Mr. and Mrs. Myron B. Strong | and daughters, Nancy, and Cherie | Virginia, | spent the week end here at the | Anne, of Alexandria, home of Mrs. Minerva Strong. Mrs. Walter White of Yonkers, | N. Y., is visiting her mother, Mrs. | Anna Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. John | Brunner of Altoona were recent visitors at the Tucker home. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Greena- way of Wilkinsburg were visitors during the week at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. James Lane and Mrs. Cathrvn Bradley. Mr. and Mrs. David Cook, of Vineland, N. J., visited with town relatives and friends during the the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haley and children of York, were guests dur- ing the week at the home of Mrs. Sue Regan. OPEN AN ACCOUNT, LINOLEUM REMNANTS $2.00 EACH Clearing numerous odd piec- es of linoleum at a real sav- ing to you! Several patterns and colors. Assorted sizes. FOLDING OAK CHAIRS $3.95 Sturdy folding chairs of sol- id oak, convenient for porch or lawn. Folds up compactly and can be stored in small space. Quality Home Furnishings for Less Money! Through the years smart homemakers of this area have learned to rely on us for dependable values, for smart styles and quality construction in home furnishings, We respect their confidence by endeavoring always to bring you the top values on the market. 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Reed of State Col- | lege, was a business caller in | town during the week. She was ac- | companied by her nephew, Bobbie | tionally known manufactur- er! BOTH included at this Smart low price! STROLLERS. .....51370 Group of Floor Samples BABY CARRIAGES $09" SPECIAL SALE MEN’S - BOYS’ ENDICOTT - JOHNSON DRESS and WORK SHOES $2.98 up JOE'S GUT RATE STORE Regularly $32.50. Bargain Priced for Quick Clearance Phone 278. BARNESBORO, PENNA. | Reed of Johnstown. Mrs. Fred Klegg, Jr., of Balti- | Miss Marie Cook spent the week | more, Md., spent the week end | Cresson, spent the week end at end in Curwensville among rela- | here with relatives and friends. her home here. tives and friends. Miss Eileen Lehmier, of York,| Mr. and Mrs. Sam Piccioni and Edward Zadai of St. Vincents’ |Pa., is here for an indewinite stay | daughter, Rose Marie, have re- College, Latrobe, is visiting with | with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. | turned from Pittsburgh where they his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank | M. Lehmier. visited relatives and friends. Zadai. Miss Ruby Dongell of New York Mr. and Mrs. John Swelish have Mrs. Frank Cook, R. N. of home soon. } Cpl. Harry Kuzie of Ft. Meade, Ma., spent the week end here at the home of his mother, Mrs. Ca- therine Kunzie. He was accompan- ied by a friend, Cpl. Hicks, also oi Ft. Meade. TY —More than 600,000 soldiers in the Mediterranean Theater attend educational courses given by the Armed Forces Institute. Phone 278. BARNESBORO, PA. Francis Ludwig of the Merchant | City and Herbert Dongell of Houg- | recived word from their son, Pvt. Marine, visited during the week [hton College, New York, are spen- | John Swalish, that he has’ been at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul | ding a few weeks here with their | liberated from a German prison Ludwig. mother, Mrs. Catherine Dongell. [camp and that he expects to be
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