a v Former Local Resident Dies At 85 In Scotia Mrs. Gilbert Whitesell, 85, a for- mer resident of Idetown, died Sat- urday at the home of her son Reed Whitesell in Scotia, N. Y. She was buried Wednesday morning at 11 from Oakdale Methodist Church, with interment in Oakdale Ceme- tery. Born at Hunlocks Creek, she re- Idetown. She was a member of Ide- town Methodist Church and active in its societies before making her home with her son several years ago. She is survived by her husband Gilbert, Scotia; children: Zora Whitesell, Danville; Drier Whitesell, Trucksville; Mrs. Chauncey Lamor- eaux, Bridgeport, Washington; Ruth Whitesell, Schnectady; six grand- children and four great-grandchild- ren. Pallbearers were Thomas Bon- ham, Otto and Freas Sorber, Lud- wig Whitesell, Hobart Austin, and Lee Trumbower. Arrangements were by Bronson. * Earl Metcalf Dies At Broadway Home Earl Metcalf, 48, died Monday morning at his home in Broadway. He had been ill for six months, submitting to brain surgery in May at University of Pennsylvania Hos- pital, but without benefit. He was buried in Bloomingdale Cemetery Wednesday afternoon, fol- lowing funeral services at the Bron- son Funeral Home. Prior to illness, he had been em- ployed at the Hunlocks Creek plant of Luzerne Gas and Electric. He be- longed to the Broadway Methodist Church. A lifelong resident of that section, and Loretta Metcalf, of Harveyville. Mr. Metcalf is survived by his widow, the former Minnie Holmes of Broadway; two daughters, Carol, a nurse at the Presbyterian Hos- pital, Newark; Janet, at home; a son, Lloyd, stationed with the US Navy at Norfolk; a brother, Jack, Harveyville; and two sisters, Mrs. Vera Franklin and Mrs. Edna Yea- ger, Baltimore. Kingston Twp. Mrs. Hattie Smith, Carverton Rd., Trucksville, has returned to her home after being a patient in the Nesbitt Hospital. Rev. and Mrs. Russell Edmond- son, Maple Street, Shavertown, have as their guests, Rev. and Mrs. Rob- ert McIntyre, Tallahassee, Fla. The MeclIntyres and their three children, traveled from Tallahassee with their house trailer, and are enroute to Buffalo where Rev. McIntyre is can- didating for a church. Howard Young, Maple Street, Shavertown, has been ill at his home. PFC Edne Frantz, stationed at Fort Sheridan, III, is spending a 20-day | leave with her mother, Mrs. Bessie Frantz. Trucksville. George Shaver has returned to his home after being a patient in the Nesbitt Hospital, where he submit- ted to surgery. Mr. and Mrs. William Hanna, Sr., Summit Street, Shavertown, have returned home after spending the weekend visiting their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- ilam Hanna, Jr., Philadelphia. Dorothy and Marilyn Eck, chil- dren of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eck, Le- high Street, Shavertown, are ill at their home. Mrs. Kathleen Palmer, Grove Street, Trucksville, is a patient in the Nesbitt Hospital. Mrs. Nellie Berkheiser, Cliffside Avenue, Trucksville, is ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Crews and Mrs. Margaret Dykman of Trucksville, will leave Saturday for Biloxie, Mis- sissippi. Mrs. Dykman will visit her son, Capt Carl Dykman and family at the Air Force Base. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Pangborn, Keyport, N. J. returned to their home after spending a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bell and Mrs. Robert Steltz, Shaver Avenue. Druid Hills NURSERY Remodeling for next year Will Sell ALL EVERGREENS Below Cost ALL POTTERY One-Half Price Saturday & Sunday Only MEMORIAL HIGHWAY at Shavertown Back Mountain Lions Entertain 4-H Girls Back Mountain Lions entertained girls from 4-H Clubs of Sweet Val- ley and Bloomingdale Tuesday eve- ning. The annual dinner was served by Kings Daughters, Church of Christ, in the church social hall. Donald E. Powell presided in the absence of Al Davis. Mrs. Joseph Battisson, leader of Sweet Valley 4-H, and Mrs. Lydia Seward, of Bloomingdale, spoke briefly, acknowledging the invita- tion for their clubs. Mrs. Battisson led the girls in the 4-H pledge. From Sweet Valley 4-H were Jan- ice Bronson, June Wesley, Margar- et Maransky, Patricia Masters, Ma- rie Lukavitch, Jean and Mary Drap- iewski, Leah, Betty Lou, Mary Carol Kliamovich. Bloomingdale, June Bilby, Joan Hartman, Gail Sutliff, Betty Ann Morgan, Joy Howell, and Gail Klein- tob. Mrs. Battisson, starting her third vear of 4-H leadership, has been in- structing all summer in hospitality, with accent on serving of snacks. Tuesday mornings, 10:30 to 12, members have prepared and ar- ranged snacks under her instruc- tion, and at noon the girls have had a picnic lunch. Rural Letter Carriers Entertained At Roast Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Kunkle, Sweet Valley, entertained members of Luzerne County Letters Carriers Association Saturday evening at a corn and wienie roast. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. John blood, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Dipple, Nescopek; Mr. and Mrs War- ren Johnson, Harveys Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dodson and Bonnie Lou, Hunlocks Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Duff, Mountain Top; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Young, Drums; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mills, Freeland; Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Heller, Wapwal- lopen; Andrew Perbula, White Hav- en ;Charles R. Reese, Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. George Bronson, and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wandel daughter Flora Lee, Sweet Valley. your battery may Body and Fender Repairs Official Auto Inspection AAA Member—Towing Service Open 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p. m. MAIN HGWY., SHAVERTOWN PHONE 4-0151 Lehman-Jackson-Ross PTA Hears Band Concert Lehman - Jackson - Ross PTA held its first meeting of the season Monday night in the auditorium. Entertainment was furnished by the high school band under the direc- tion of Bernard Gerrity. Discussion concerned the proposed fence for the small children’s playground, with decision to go ahead with its erection. Jonathan Valentine, president, announced committees. Boyd Dod- son, vice president and program chairman, will be assisted by Lillian Burgess, Mrs. Judith Dawe, and Bernard Garrity. Ann Ray heads the By-Laws Committee. Mrs. Betty Jane Bostic, new teacher of Home Economics, heads the hospitality committee. Assisting her this month were Mrs. Elbert Coombs, Mrs. Alice Elston, Mrs. La- ing Coolbaugh, Mrs. Roskos, and Mrs. Chester Barrall. Mrs. Margaret Spencer is secre- tary, Joseph Ellsworth treasurer. a STATE POLICE SAY For every take a chance mo- torist who deliberately passes a stop sign or hogs the center of the road, there are many more who make the same mis- take unconsciously, usually be- cause of drifting thoughts. Driving an auto is too serious a problem to handle by a mind that’s not ON THE JOB. KEEP YOUR BATTERY UP TO PAR save you hours of Pen-Fern Oil Co. Complete Automotive Service Phone Dallas 4-4196 FERNBROOK CORNERS re each yellow ~— a distinctive Tin. Main Highway cn RRL 1 hp LILES BERT ing to one's when you Youth Fund Rally At Shavertown There will be a Youth Fund Preparation Rally at Shavertown Methodist Church Monday evening at 8. Rev. Edgar Singer will be the speaker and there will be a film strip on Youth Fellowship. The Youth Fellowship for the fall and winter season will include the Booth Festival at Lehman Methodist Church on October 20; District Rally at First Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre on Novem- ber 15, and Youth Choir Festival at Irem Temple, Wilkes-Barre. Methodist Youth Fellowship of Shavertown Methodist Church will start its fall program on Sunday. All youth fifteen years of age or above are invited to join. Beginners Enrollment Closes On Tuesday Tuesday, September 22, is the last day when beginners may legally be enrolled at the kindergarten in Dal- las Borough - Kingston Township jointure. With a present registra- tion of ninety, a few more children can be accommodated. Classes are divided between morning and after- noon, two classes to each session. Bus students are taken in the morn- ing classes. Each parent is respon- sible for his child’s transportation. For students outside the jointure, the charge is $90 per year. For those within its limits, kindergarten is free. SPECIAL 5 Gal 99c FORTY FORT Ice Gream Co. ‘Shavertown PAGE THREB LAST CALL fo get that FURNACE in top condition PHONE DALLAS 4-1441 for Expert Service On Any Type Of Heating Plant Order COAL Now Take advantage of our Easy Payment Plan and Get Your Coal Before Prices Go Up. “BACK MT. LUMBER & COAL CO. MAIN HIGHWAY, SHAVERTOWN PHONE DALLAS 4-1441 Go ULF We Did! * unexcelled service see SWEET VALLEY, PENNA.—PHONES 4-8421- 48431 ; ; 730 on the dial
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