oo. THE POST, FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1948 Free Press Owes Much To Courage 4 Of John Wilkes Man For Whom College Was Named Defended Bmerican Freedom In naming the recently-chartered community institution of higher learning, formerly Bucknell Univer- sity Junior College of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes College, officials and trustees of the college have honored John Wilkes, English patriot and defender of American freedom, who was re- sponsible for the establishment of three of the fundamental rights that belong to American today. These “gifts”, include freedom Laing Fire Ruxiliary Holds Annual Banquet Henry M. Laing Fire Company Auxiliary held its annual banquet at Clayton's Tea Room Tuesday eve- ning. Program consisted of a talk by Robert Haines of Wyoming; songs and dances by Rosanne Pav- lick, Ann Marie Dunham and Bar- bara Fitch; news flashes by Mrs. Maude Eipper. Present were: Mrs. Ralph Fitch, Mrs. Helen Veitch, Mrs. Della Bellas, Mrs. Mary Kamor, Mrs. Earl Monk; Mrs. Stephen Sedler, Mrs. Guy Dun- ham, Mrs. Steven Pavlick, Mrs. F. B. Schooley, Mrs. Russell Case, Mrs. Nelson Shaver, Mrs. Maude Eipper, Mrs. R. J. W. Templin, Mrs. Grant Shaner, Mrs. Marcus Ide, Mrs. Mary H. Girvan, Mrs. Elva Wagner, Mrs. Ralph Brown, Mrs. Morris Harris, Mrs. Frank Barry, Alice Shaver. Rosanne Pavlick, Ann Marie Dun- ham, Barbara Fitch, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Jo- seph Adametz, Mr. and Mrs. Ster- ling Meade, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cas- terline, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Parrish, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kepner, Mr. and Mrs. James Besecker, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wallo. Mrs. Margaret LaBar Is Hostess To Dallas WCTU Mrs. Margaret LaBar entertained members of the Dallas WCTU at her home on Norton avenue Tues- day. The program consisted of the reading of “The Middle Cross”, an Easter story by Lois Kiefer; an Easter poem by Mrs. Z. E. Garinger; and reports from committees. Mrs. William Higgins reported that enough strips had been knitted to make three afghans for soldiers and sailors. On May 20th the spring conven- tion will be held in the Westmin- ster Presbyterian Church. Mrs. George Smith, victim of an auto- mobile accident is reported slowly improving. Mrs. Edna Pace is ill at her home in Wyoming. The next meeting will be held in the Lehman Church on April 20. Present were: Mesdames Ernest Fritz, Z. E. Garinger, C. S. Hilde- brant, Wilbert Hoover, H. M. How- ell, Emory Hadsel, Charles James, Emily Parrish, Harold Payne, Della Parrish, Dorey Rogers, Carlton Reed, H. R. Riley, Marvin Scott, Edward Stair, Ray Shiber, William Trethe- way, D. A. Waters, A. A. Neely, Claude Zuber, Wesley Hilbert, O. L. Baker, Jessie Rogers, Susan Orr, Charles Smith, Edith Fiske, Mar- garet LaBar, Dora LaBar, Della La- Bar, and Mrs. R. C. Antrim Jr. Mrs. Alfred Rogers Is Hostess At Alderson Mrs. Alfred Rogers entertained members of the Alderson WSCS last Thursday evening, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Asenath Davis. Mrs. Reynolds had charge of the worship service and gave an inter- esting talk on “Christianizing Ja- pan”. In spite of inclement weather, the following were present: Mrs. George Taylor, Mrs. Richard Wil- liams, Mrs. Lee Zimmerman, Mrs. Morrison Witter, Mrs. Gilbert Car- penter, Mrs. Raymond Garinger, Mrs. George Armitage, Mrs. Marion Avery, Mrs. Guy Scouten, Mrs. Giles Comstock, Rev. and Mrs. James Hil- bert, Miss June Kistler and the hostess. President Mrs. Raymond Garinger announced that there would be a study. group in the music room of her home on Thursday evening with the Ruggles WSCS as guests. Back Mountain Memorial Library F.H.A. Girls Entertain At Leap Year Party Lehman F.H.A. Girls entertained ' a number of boys at a theatre party last Friday. They saw “The Voice of the Turtle.” Attending were Betty Ide,: Ellen Gibbons, Goldie Ide, Alice Culp, Charlotte Culp, Janet Rice, Albina Paul, Catherine Smith, Joanne Se- bolka, Ruth Katchmar, Gladys An- derson, Shirley DeRemer, Lois Ide, Catherine Casper, Jane Brown, Miss Ruth Shelhammer, Miss Julie Bart- ley, Mrs. Glen Johnson; boys, Bern- ard Mazar, Jerry Scott, Donald Britt, Kenneth Hunter, Alden Wag- ner, Arthur Nuss, Burl Updyke, William DeRemer, Fred Murray, Charles Nuss, William Rinker, Dale Keller, Robert Bonning, Arden Hun- ter, Joe Wyda, John Klansek, Wil- liam Walp and Glen Johnson. Goinge to move ? Let Back Moun- tian Memorial Library Auction help you. Call Dallas 452. Lovely Things FOR EASTER Delightful Children’s Purses, green, red, white, and blue with zipper and patent leather finish. Hand painted Treasurer Master Handkerchief Cards. Many “new and beautiful gift items arriving daily. NAVY BLUE and BLACK SLIPS Three-ruffie bottoms—$2.98 EDMONDSON GIFT SHOP “exclusive but not, expensive” Next To Postoffice DALLAS Don't sell your antiques before calling LEIDINGER’S. Rifles, Revolvers, Guns, Furniture, Glass, Silver and Coins. En- Auction, Saturday, July 10. tire Estates Bought. LEIDINGER’S 117 S. Washington St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa.—Phone 3-9459 Harvey, Grover Anderson, Sarah Robert Clinton Updyke Is Christened Sunday Robert Clinton, two-months old son of Sgt. and Mrs. Herbert Up- dyke, Washington, Pa. was christen- ed last Sunday afternoon at 2 at Trucksville Methodist Church by the pastor Rev. George Roberts. Miss Martha Hadsal, Robert’s aunt, was godmother. Headquarters AMERICAS FINEST LOW PRICED WASHER! for Sundial Shoes . . . . for the entire family Following the service a reception was held at the home of the grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hadsel of Franklin Street, Dallas. Attending were: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Page, Miss Dorothy Page, Mrs. Hattie Page, Mrs. John Cadugan, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Cadugan, Miss Lois Cadugan, Miss Carol Ca- dugan and Billy Cadugan of Scran- ton; Mrs. Emory Hadsal, Idetown; Arthur Updyke, paternal grand- father, DeMunds; Mr. and Mrs. David Youlls, Huntsville; Mr. and | from arbitrary arrest, freedom of the press, and the right of electors to choose their representatives with- out dictation from any authority. Wilkes is one of the great names in English history and his fight against King George III and his supporters forms one of the most + fascinating chapters in the story of the struggle by American colonists for freedom. Wilkes was well-born but broke away from his family and entered political life and at a relatively early age became a member of| Mrs, Charles Ratigan, Mr. and Mrs. Parliament. He became a political | T,evi Updyke, Mr. and Mrs. Louis . writer of note and founded the| Banta and Dianne Banta, Trucks- GLOBE DEPARTMENT STORE North Briton. ville; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hadsal, : The North Briton attacked the|ggt and Mrs. Herbert Updyke and! King and his supporters in every| Robert Clinton. issue, but little official attention| The Updykes who have been was paid to it until Issue No. 45| spending several days with the came from the press.’ This edition| Hadsals returned to their home in . was not as strong in. its language! Washington, Pa.. on Thursday. Sgt. as many earlier ones; but did at-| Updyke is stationed there in charge tack the King's message to Parlia-| of supplies for the 111th National ment in severly critical tones. Guard. As a result, a general warrant Drill At Fernbrook Park was issue against the authors, printers and publishers and Wilkes Employees of Sordoni Construc- tion Company are making test bor- was arrested and sent to London Tower for ‘“treasonable practices” which were defined as libelling the! ings at Fernbrook Park to deter- government. mine rock structure to aid the ‘Wilkes was subsequently freed| architects in preparing foundation and government handed him and| plans for the new plant of Blooms- burg Mills which will be erected there shortly. WHITMAN'S BOXED CANDY Always fresh from our refrigerated candy de- partment. Chocolate Covered EASTER EGGS deliciously filled 10c to $1 Our Own Make ICE CREAM Gallon $1.80 HALL’S DRUG STORE TELEPHONE 278 PROMPT, ACCURATE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE ! MAIN AVENUE - - - SHAVERTOWN “Your Nearest Department Store” LUZERNE 112-114-116 MAIN STREET Z For outstanding value, and all- round satisfaction, come in and order your Maytag —now! Rebennack & Covert “We Service What We Sell’ 263-267 Wyoming Avenue KINGSTON AMERICAN LEGION EASTER Sale of Flowers his supporters a 100,00-pound fine for damages and legal expenses. do Later, Wilkes was tried by the Court of the King’s Bench on a case involving the North Briton and another case concerning other John Wilkes later became Lord Mayor of London and Chamberlain g writings. He was convicted in both| of London. He continued to lead ! instances. At the time, Wilkes was| the fight on behalf of the. colonists FRESH DAILY ND . in Paris. When he failed to appear| of America, while holding these ot for sentence, he was declared an| posts as well as the position as a STARTING R outlaw. member of the House of Commons. H What is Easter Sunday without flowers. Select her favorites. We’ll arrange a gorgeous CoOr- London citizens would have no part of the King’s “efforts to en- slave Americans and it was Wilkes, | along with other leaders, who kept this spirit alive. Returns To England ~ Wilkes returned to England and continued his fight against the King and his government and was re- elected to Parliament. The court, Tuesday, March 23 OLIVER'S SALES ROOM ll 1 : however, sentenced him to 22| Wilkes’ long battle with the King sage. Buy her a lovely pot of ~ ce months in jail and he was im-| finally brought recognition from the fresh, beautiful Easter lilies; ; prisoned. i ruler, the Parliament and the Eng- : : : In the meantime, his battles| ish courts that every man has the ALL KINDS OF we’ll deliver it on time! aroused much enthusiasm in the colonies and he was honored as a hero in defense of freedom by the colonists. He was expelled from right to be protected against ar- bitrary arrest by any governmental authority. His elections to the House which POTTED PLANTS EASTER LILIES GOODMAN ® 6 6 © © fe oss Es a] 72 fyrey fies times bei DAFFODILS ANYTHING YOU WANT IN FLOWERS elected again from the county Ol g,.jjy heing accepted proved that i I Widnis, ha the people had the right to make TULIPS Near Castle Inn, Idetown 1m on . : i : DE thelr own, amireminelled Selections HYACINTHS Use this unlisted telephone number for three occasions. The King's minis- ters were being attacked at the same time by Edmund Burke and - other lovers of liberty. Finally, the King lost many of his supporters, who became disgusted . with his tyrannical reign. Released from prison, John Wilkes assumed the office of Alder- man of London and his place in the House. It was at this time that 2) two printers published accounts of the speeches in Parliament. The House of Commons passed a resolu- tion forbidding the “indignity” of reporting their debates. The printers were summoned be- fore the House but Wilkes staged a coup and his constable freed the printers. Three times Wilkes was directed to appear before the House and three times he treated the notice with contempt. Finally, the House gave way and he was never bothered. Thus was struck the blow which permitted free reporting of the speeches of Parliament and as such the reporting of all actions of gov- ) ; ernmental bodies which continues ‘ = to this day. of representatives, and Wilkes’ bat- tle to report the speeches in Parli- ® ament brought about our freedom of GARDENIA CORSAGES the press as we know it today. John Wilkes died in London on December 26, 1797, at the age of 70, and was buried there. QUICKER SERVICE HARVEY'S LAKE 4253 SAM ASHLEY, manager Here's a number you'll like HARVEY’S LAKE | for quicker, faster service BY HECK Men's Suits and Coats Picked up Wednesday. Delivered In Time For The Easter Parade.
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