» "PHONE TRIG Sheldon E, MacAvoy, son of Mrs. S. R. MacAvoy Lawn St., Shaver- town, was injured about the chin and mouth while at play last Thurs- day. The injury required the at- tention of Dr. S. R. Schooley. The voice of Robert Dierolf, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dierolf, Franklin St. was heard greeting his folks on the broadcast from Indian- town Gap, last Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Evans and children of Scranton and Mr. Arth- ur Shannon of Scotia, N. Y. spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Evans. Mr. Evans went to Scotia to spend a few days with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Evans. He cele- brated his 72nd birthday on Tues- day. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Huey have moved from the Still apart- ment on Main St. to Cease’s apart- ment Franklin st. Mrs. Huey con- ducts “Margie’s Beauty Shoppe.” Miss Edna Zweibel, and Miss Anna Boland of Wilkes-Barre were over- night guests of Mrs. Harold Ash, Shag Bark Drive, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nicholson and family, Rice st., Trucksville, have moved to Hazleton, * Kk * The condition of Mr. Earl Husted, of Chase, a patient at Memorial Hospital, N. Y. City, is reported as slightly improved. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Haymaker of Center st. entertained the following at dinner on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Anderson of Philadelphia and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wentz, of Forty Fort. Mrs. Bertrand Harding of Ring: ston, Md., sister of Mrs. George Pin- chak, Main st., is slowly improving after an illness. York, Pa., for servicing his trucks. and stop brush fires. * * * | here. Sunday. up by leveling operations. days. * grieve Club dinner last night, Thursday. St. * * = town. Miss Louise Schuler, Sutton Rd., Trucksville, afternoon. : Fred Boote, Hor Dinner On Eighty Fifth Birthday Mr. and Mrs, J, A. Wideman of have located here where Mr. Wideman has the contract for hauling soil from the new highway and has rented the Sgarlet garage Because of the dry spell, resi- dents of the township are asked to use greater care when burning over their yards and surrounding fields Mr. Russell Cease, Netcong, N. J. spent the week end at his home Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgson of Bloomsburg, will spend the week end with Mrs. James B. Houston, Davis st. Mr. and Mrs. William Reilly, Shavertown, entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Reilly and children on | * * * | Residents living along the new highway are having to battle with the layers of dust and dirt stirred Sue Levy, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J, Levy, Pioneer avenue, Shavertown has been ill for several Several dinner and cocktail part- ies were given before the Rotary Mrs. A. S. Eike of Ashley, and Mrs. H. P. Greenawalt of Wilkes- Barre, were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. John Batey, Franklin Sgt. Howard Young, spent last week end at his home in Shaver- Honoring Fred Boote of Trucks- ville who celebrated his eighty-fifth birthday anniversary, a lovely sur- prise dinner party was held at the home of his son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Boote at Forty Fort Saturday evening. And, says Mr. Boote, “it really was a surprise’. Surrounded by three full rooms of family—children in one, grand children in another, and great grand children in still another— Grandpa Boote had, indeed, a very happy birthday dinner. A huge four layer birthday cake topped with a candy 85 and ice cream with sugar numerals brought squeels of delight from the youngsters of the family. Gay bouquets of spring flowers and plenty of old-time visit- Jonore At Surprise ing was enjoyed by the grown-ups. Attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert C. Boote, Shirley and Muriel | of Corning, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Boote ,Arthur Jr., Eleanor, Ruie, Susan, Marvin and Freddie of Wilkes-Barre; Mr. Post, Jane and Harry of Trucksville; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boote, Evelyn, Roland of Harding; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Boote, and the guest of honor. ham, Maine, present. and Mrs. Fred Houghwout, Allan, Jean, Nelson and Richard; Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Marjorie Ann, Jeanne and Tommy of Forty Fort Three members of the family, Mrs. George Hilborn and Nelson Boote of Gor- and Glen Boote of Pocono Summit were unable to be Luncheon Meeting Lehman W. S. C. S. enjoyed an all day meeting in the Lehman Methodist Church Wednesday. Hos- tesses who served a delicious din- ner were Mrs. W. H. Elston, Mrs. C. J. Major, Mrs. Ralph Johnson and Mrs. R. D. Major, 2nd Others present were Mesdames F. K. Ab- bott, A. M. Major, Russell Ide, H. P. Riley, R. S. Searfoss, Oliver Whitesell, Loretta Miers, L. U. Case, William Ambrose, F. U. Zimmer- man, R. A, Wright, William Major, John Sidler, Clyde Cooper, John Nulton, William Hoover, Christine Zuber, James Simpson, Harry Hull, Kirk McCarthy, Victor Brown, A. B. Simms, Joan Sidler, Marcia Elston, Russel and George Major. JACKSON Reception Given Rev. Russell May Over 200 Guests Honor Shavertown Minister About 200 guests attended the reception given for Rev. and Mrs. Russel J: May in the church par- lors Monday evening. Mrs. Howard Patton was chairman of the recep- tion and Mrs. Stephen Johnson of the program. Hostesses at tea ta- bles were Miss Pearl Averett, Mrs. William Morgan, Mrs. Boyd Bertram and Mrs. Howard Patton. The guests of honor received many lovely gifts. Prior to the reception, a supper meeting was held in the basement of the church and the following entertained her card | delegates to County S. S. convention club at a dessert bridge Thursday held at First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre, May 3, were named: St. Paul's Brotherhood Names Meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Shaver- town was held in the church base- ment Monday evening. Rev. Herbert E. Frankfort led the devotions. Wil- lard Lozo, president, was in charge of the business meeting. Plans for a turkey supper were discussed and the following committee members chosen: Chairman, Thomas E. Hontz; Howard Traver, Willard Lozo, Rob- ert Kemmerer and Joseph Hensley. Short talks were given by William A. Valentine, assistant district at- torney of Luzerne County; Orin Committee For Turkey Supper Welch, instructor at Keystone Aero Institute; Charles Girton, who left Tuesday for Moffett Flying Field in California. Piano solo was given by Harvey Drumtra and vocal selections by Morgan Rowlands. Present were: Themas E. Hontz, Harvey Drumtra, Charles Girton, Fred Girton, Harry A. Kiefer, P. M. Winter, G. L. Cover, William Valentine, Orin Welch, Fred Malkemes, R. M. Rudy, William Viv- jan, Morgan Rowland, Theodore F. Hinkle, Leroy Stock, Oliver Wil- liams, Gustave Adler, Stanley Davis and Rev. Herbert E. Frankfort. Mrs. Isaac Brace, Mrs. Wiliam Mor- gan, Mrs. Boyd Bertram, Mrs. Earl i Hons, Mrs. George Dodson, Mrs. Os- car Dymond, D. C. Smith, Miss El- enor Brown, H. E. Eddinger and Mrs. Patton. Mis. William Morgan Hostess To Sr. Choir The Senior Choir of the Shaver- town Methodist Church was enter- tained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan, Main Street, Shav- ertown, on Thursday evening. Mrs. Morgan, who celebrated her birth- day anniversary on that day, re- ceived a bouquet of lovely flowers. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tryon, D. C. Smith, Mrs. Jack Jones, Mrs. John Engler, Miss Gladys Schoonover, Miss Doris Owens, Miss Mrs. Cooke Entertains Keller Class Members Keller Class of the Shavertown Methodist Sunday School met at the home of Mrs. Walter Cooke, Ridge Street, Shavertown on Friday eve- ning. Hostesses were Mrs. Frank Garris, Mrs. Louis Evans, and Mrs. Bernard Whitney. Mrs. Willard Durbin, president of the class, appointed the following standing committees: Program chair- man, Mrs. Martin Porter; Ways and Means, Mrs. Frank Garris, Mrs. Her- bert Ray, Mrs. Charles Sweezy and Mrs. Fred Bronson; Hostesses Mrs. Burdette Crane and Mrs. Edgar Adolph; Visitation Committee Miss Ruth Edward and Mrs. Bert Stitzer. Program for this month consisted of readings by Phyllis Sweezy and vocal solos by Anna Mae Durbin. Present were Miss Helen McCord, Miss Ruth Edwards, Mrs. Theodore Poad, Mrs. Guy Downer, Mrs. Wil- lard Durbin, Mrs. Fred Bronson, Mrs. Burdette Crane, Mrs. Ruth Williams, Mrs. Charles Sweezy, Miss Pearl Averett, Miss Ruth Lamoreaux, Mrs. Carl Eckhart, Mrs. Louis Evans, Mrs. Frank Garris, Mrs. Herbert Ray, Mrs. Howard Appleton, Mrs. John Engler, Mrs. Martin Porter and Mrs. John Courtright. Fireman Meeting Regular meeting of Shavertown Firemen Monday evening at 8 o'clock will be followed by a lunch- eon served by members of the los- ing team in the recent membership drive to the winners. Rock Garden Party The Reynolds Bible Class of Trucksville Methodist Church is sponsoring a rock garden party Saturday afternoon, May 10, from 2 until 5 at the home of Mrs. Neual Kester, 64 Carverton Road, Trucks- vile. The party will be open to the public and will give flower lovers an opportunity to enjoy an eye-full of flowers. P.T. A. Card Party Is Scheduled For Tonight Parent Teacher Association of Kingston Township will hold a card party in the high school tonight, Friday. Committees in charge: Mrs. Robert Taylor, chairman; tic- kets, Mrs. A. G. Groblewski, Mrs. S. R. Schooley, Miss Lanora War- dan, Miss Edythe Pollack; candy, Mrs. Edward Griffith, Miss Dorothy Weaver; prizes, Mrs. Harold Flack, Mrs. W. M. Porter; tallies, Miss Louise Roushey, Miss Virginia Ohl- man; tables, Mrs, Sam Davies, Mrs. Jacob Beline, Mrs. Hugh Ridall. Players are asked to bring their own cards, ‘« - Pinochle Hostess ochle club last Thursday. eon. Mrs. Curtis Carr, Mrs. Herschel Fado, Mrs. Thomas Reese, Mrs. Lamoreux, Mrs. Ethel Scholl and the hostess. Cooking Demonstration demonstration in the the Woman's Bible Class. will be used for choir robes. Cards were played after a 1 o'clock lunch- Present; Mrs, Earl Lameroux, Mae Warden, Mrs. Clyde Fowler, Mrs. Wayne Gordon, Mrs. Oscar Dy- mond, Mrs. Martin Porter, Mrs. Mrs. Howard Hontz, Main St., Elizabeth Mehm, Mrs. Boyd Bert- Fernbrook, was hostess to her pin- [ram, Miss Verna Morgan, Margaret Ann and Ruth Mary Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. Sterling Mrs. James Goodwin, Luzerne County Gas and Electric Corporation will conduct a cooking Christian Church at Huntsville Tuesday eve- ning, May 13, under the auspices of Mrs. Ralph Frantz is chairman. Proceeds Reception For Freemans Reception for Rev. and Mrs. Fran- cis Freeman who will be with the Dallas Methodist Church for anoth- er year, will be held in the church parlors Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Every one is welcome. FRE ‘BARGAINS GALORE 1936 Plymouth Deluxe Coach $165 1935 Chevrolet Sedan $165 1934 Chevrolet Coach = $65 1935 Ford Sedan $115 1934 Plymouth Goach $75 1933 Plymouth Coach $50 1932 Plymouth Coupe $35 1934 Ford Sedan _$45 All in Good Running Order These Cars all can be pur- chased on low monthly terms. JOE BUCKMAN at the Used Car Lot LIBERTY & HAZLE ST. NEWTOWN 595 Market Street WALL obligation. SPECIAL! Huge Selection of . Plasters, Basket Weaves Needle Points OI 595 Market St. Open Evpenings Dial 4-1752 Piano Students Present Recital Vera Whitesell's Pupils Entertain Mothers Junior music pupils home Sunday afternoon. duets and a song, and Tommy Elston. Gladys Cooper, Mrs. bott and Mrs. Ruth Wright. sell. Shavertown Choirs To Give Musical Comedy The Senior Choir and the Young Shavertown Methodist church will present a mu- sical-comedy, ‘The Beantown Choir”, March 14th. Mrs. Martin Porter will direct the John Engler, Miss Doris Mrs. Wayne Gordon, Mrs. Clyde Fowler, Mrs. Roy Tryon, Mrs. William Mor- ifred Jones, William Davis, Ralph Rood, D. C. Smith and Benjamin Ladies’ Choir of the on Wednesday evening, following cast: Mrs, Miss Verna Morgan, Owen, Miss Wilma ° Hunt, Hicks. Hostess To Committee Mrs. Sherman R. Schooley enter- tained members of the Girl Scout Auxiliary Committee of Shavertown troop No. 9, at her home on Friday evening. Guests were Mrs. Pearl Gilroy, Miss Alice Hand, Miss Fan- nie Ockenhouse, Mrs. D. C. McGuire, Mrs. Stanley Shewan, Mrs. Herbert Lundy, Mrs. Herbert Williams, Mrs. 2h. PASTE One To a Customer with the purchase of one room of wallpaper or more. RAKER PAINT FACTORY Fine Quality 30 Inch 1941 Wallpapers 10¢, TRIPLE ROLL Factory Matched Borders Only 5c Yd. PAINTING ADVICE All paint manufactured “fresh” on premises. Martin Porter and Mrs. Oscar Dy- mond. Kingston, Pa. PAPER for Every Room in the Home ® Let our decorators help you select the proper papers for your home. No RAKER PAINT FACTORY Kingston, Pa. The funeral of Mrs. Peter Zbick who died suddenly from a heart at- tack Friday night was held Tues- day morning at 9 o'clock and was largely attended showing the esteem in which she was held by relatives and friends. She leaves a large family to mourn here. * * * Barney Laskowski is remodeling his home. of Vera ER 0 Whitesell entertained their mothers at a piano recital at the Whitesell The pro- gram consisted of piano solos and “Mister Moon and Miss Sunshine” sung by Anita Ambrose and Priscilla Cooper. Tak- ing part were Janet Wright, Pris- cilla Abbott, Marilyn Williams, Ber- nadine Krasavage, Anita Ambrose, Polly Lou Cooper, Priscilla Cooper Parents at- tending: Mrs. Ella Williams, Mrs. Alice Elston, * ww Mrs. Jane Ambrose, Mrs. Edith Ab- Other guests were Mrs, Affa Rice, Clara- oko. Bell and Ida Rice, Jean Elston, Nan- | cy Williams and Mrs. Oliver Viti! Gladys Ashton spent Sunday with Gustav Splitt and; Robert Scalley spent Wednesday at Mehoopany trout fishing. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Richard Duckworth have returned to their home in West Wyoming after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Splitt. * * * Private William Roushey who is stationed at Indiantown Gap with the 109th Field Artillery spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, James Roushey. Mrs. Ivor Ashton spent a few days recently with her father at Nanti- * * % her parents here. Fred Shouldice and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shouldice who are employed in Maryland spent the week end with. their families here. * * * Private Daniel Linsinbigle of the 68th Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga., writes that he may be transferred to another station in the near future. * * * The condition of Mrs. Sarah Ash- ton who has been ill all winter re- mains about the same. * * * Mrs. Margaret Eads has been vis- iting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Sholtis. {Laug ghs Promised At Alderson Show OTe Minstrel In harge Of Ray Garinger Daily rehearsals and unusual tal- ent are combining to make the Al- derson Minstrel Show, Friday eve- ning, May 9, one of the outstanding performances of the Back Mountain area. The show, a genuine old- fashioned jamboree, will be present- ed in the Laketon High School un- der the direction of Ray Garinger. End men are Charles Kern, Leo Johnson, Harvey Searfoss, and Jack Link. Among the outstanding per- formers of the show are Eddie Tin- klepaugh, jovial clown from Luzerne; Jimmie Williams, Scotch comedi- an; Herman Kern, vocalist; Mrs. Conrad Yeager, spoon musician. Splinter Injures Hand Sam Spaciano of Shavertown is carrying his arm in a sling as the result of an injury received when he ran a large splinter in his hand while working for Shavertown Lum- ber company. LOW COST PERSONAL, AUTOMOBILE FARM EQUIPMENT LOANS QUICK, CONFIDENTIAL COURTEOUS SERVICE IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO BE A DEPOSITOR TO APPLY FOR A LOAN THE WYOMING NATIONAL BANK EEE RYN FRANKLIN STREET ENTRANCE At Club On Tuesday Back Mountain and Wyoming Val- p ley golf enthusiasts will gather at Irem Temple Country Club Tuesday to enjoy a golf exhibition by Patty Berg, expert from Minneapolis and Helen Dettweiler. Irem Temple i Country Club, through the efforts of Carl Schlingmann, has been selected as one out of two clubs in Penn- sylvania to enjoy this exhibition. Following the luncheon at 11:30 the experts will conduct a round table discussion. Every one is welcome. Reservations should be made for the i : luncheon. FISHING BOOTS LOWEST PRICES BALL OUTLET CO. 113 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. WARNING The watering of lawns and gardens and the USE OF HOSE IS PROHIBITED Offenders will have their § water turned off immediately § if they do not abide by this § ruling of the company. Dallas-Shavertown Water Company ‘Leslie Warhola, Manager ers office not later than Monday, further costs. LAST DAY TO PAY YOUR 1940 PROPERTY TAX ~ SATURDAY, MAY 3rd All delinquent taxes must be filed in the County Commission- Herbert A. Lundy, Collector Township May 5th. Pay at once and avoid. % BOSTON STORR FOWLER, DICK AND WALKER Daily Store Hours 9:30 to 5:30 Saturday 9:30 to 8:00 Tomorrow--Last Day! ANNIVERSARY SALE Tomorrow is your last opportunity to take advantage of the sen- sational savings being offered in the Boston Store's great 62nd Every department in the store is packed full of values . . . things you want and need for yourself, your family and your home. Listed below are just a few of the many outstand- Anniversary Sale. ing “buys”! $1.00 Satin or Crepe Slips 65¢ Standard Knitting Yarn $4.25 Stamped Quilt Outfits 39c Printed Rayon Crepes 62nd $1.25 Manor Window Shades $1.00 Crepede $1.95 Heavy Quality Bed Pads $35.00 Axminster Rugs, 9x12 size $2.95 Sturdy Steamer Chairs Chine Hosiery Regular $23. 95 Colson Bicycles Fowler, Dick and Walker * Wyoming Valley Owned * Wyoming Valley Managed * Wyoming Valley Minded
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