Page 2 ANNA MAJOR Anna D. Major died June 14 in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital where she had been admitted earlier in the day. She was 75. Born in Nanticoke, she was the former Anna Davis and lived at Lehman more than 40 years. After her husband, Corey Major, retired, the couple lived at Chase 10 years. She was a member of the Huntsville United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Auxiliary to the Jackson Fire Company. In addition to her widower she is survived by sons, Robert, Kingston; Howard, Avoca, N.Y.; George, Dallas; Russell, Sweet Valley; daughters, Jennie Johns, Mary Wildoner, Dallas; Emily Whitenight, Neshanic, N.J.; 20 grand- children, 19 great- grandchildren. The funeral service was held Saturday morning from the Bronson Funeral Home, Sweet Valley, with the Rev. Douglas N. Akers, pastor of the Dallas United Methodist Church, of- ficiating. Burial was in Lehman Cemetery. FRANCES MIZDAIL - Frances Mizdail, 83, died at her home at Ceasetown, RD 2, Hunlock Creek, Wednesday morning. The former Frances Sobieski, Mrs. Mizdail was born in Nanticoke and was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. She and her husband operated a dairy farm since their marriage 57 years ago. Surviving in addition to her widower, William, are children, Mrs. Edward Schrama, Cease- town; Frank, Nanticoke; Eugene, Mechanicsburg; Leona, Philadelphia; Mrs. Julius Kupersmit, New York City; Dennis, Mansfield; Mrs. Salvatore Castiglioni, Brooklyn; Mrs. Edward Mark, Ceasetown; 25 ‘grandchildren; sisters, Julia Bogumil, Wilkes- Barre; Mrs. Feux Synczak, Hudson. The funeral was held Saturday from the Drapiewski Funeral Home, Nanticoke, with a Mass of Resurrection in St. Mary’s Church. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Nan- ticoke. 1h Hears about Congo The Christian Women’s Fel- lowship of the Huntsville Chris- tian Church met at the church recently. The president, Mrs. James Wertman, presided. Elma Major led the study on the Congo. It was decided to send a contribution to the Third Chris- tian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Philadelphia which suffered great loss in a fire. Those present were Mrs. J. Milton Culp, Mrs. William Ash- ton, Mrs. Gordon Wolverton, Laura Watkins, J. E. Roberts, Mrs. William Eckert, Mrs. Wertman, and Miss Major. SANDRA PELLAM Sandra L. Pellam of RD 2, Harveys Lake, died Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. She was 34. Born in Trenton, N.J., she was the former Sandra Layton and resided in Monroe Town- ship for the past 11 years; she previously lived in Forty Fort. A graduate of Forty Fort High School, Class of 1955, Mrs. Pellam was a graduate of Nes- bitt Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1958. She was formerly on the nursing staff of the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital and was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Dallas. She is survived by her widower, David J. Pellam; chil- dren, David C., Kimberly J., Cynthia L. and Stephanie D., all at home; her father, Charles H. Layton, Forty Fort; sisters, Suzanne Trinkle, Allentown; Salley Ribble, Royersford; Sharon Harvey, Forty Fort. The funeral service will be held this morning at 11 in the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Dallas, with the Rev. Andrew Pillarella officiating. Interment will be in Wardan Cemetery, Dallas. JOHN RAUCH John R. Rauch, 66, died Friday at his home at Harveys Lake. A life resident of Harveys Lake, Mr. Rauch was employed as a machinist for the General Cigar Company, Kingston. He is survived by his widow, the former Ruth Honeywell; Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers Auxiliary to Harveys Lake American Legion Unit 967 met June 13 at the Daniel C. Roberts Fire Hall with President Mrs. Calvin Strohl presiding. Newly elected officers are president, Mary Uzdelle; first vice presi- dent, Millie Bozek; second vice president, Laura Carey; secre- tary, Shirley Strohl; treasurer, Fran Yankoski; historian, Fran| Desiderio; chaplain, Ethel Eng- an_and _sergeant-at-arms,’ Pat Uzdella. The Auxiliary collected gifts and money which will be used for the carnival given at the Ve- terans’ Hospital in July. The Auxiliary will also have a picnic for the veterans Aug. 9. The Auxiliary will have a booth at the flea market at the Kunkle Fire Hall Aug. 19. There will be no meeting in July or August. The installation of officers will be held Sept. 12 at the Brothers Four in Dallas. Shirley Strohl and Margaret Grey were hostesses. ————————————— Subscribe to the Post HAROLD C. SNOWDON sons, Jack Z. Lyons, N.J.; Barry, Wilkes-Barre; brothers Joseph, Harveys Lake; Walter, Forty Fort; sister, Mrs. Liva Delaney, Harveys Lake. The funeral was held Monday morning from the Nulton Funeral Home, with the Rev. Henry Westfield officiating. Burial was in Kitchen Cemetery, Harveys Lake. ARCH RUTHERFORD Arch G. Rutherford died Sat- urday at his home on Machell Avenue, Dallas. He was 77. Born in Bishop Aug. 20, 1894, he attended Princeton Univer- sity. He served as an officer with the U.S. Navy during World War I. Mr. Rutherford was manager of the Pottsville office of the International Har- vester Company when he re- tired in 1946. He was a charter member of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Dallas, was a Mason and Shriner and was affiliated with a number of social organ- izations. Survivors include his widow, the former Louise Haggerty; a half-brother, J. F. Rutherford of Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning with the Rev. Andrew Pillarella, pastor of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was in Chapel Lawn. JUNE COBURN * June K. Coburn, 53, died Mon- day morning in Nesbitt Mem- orial Hospital. She was a resident at the White Birch Trailer Court, RD 1, Dallas. The former June Freeman, she was born June 1, 1919 in Shickshinny. She was a past president of the Columbian Hose Company Women’s Auxi- liary, Kingston; was active in the Independent Order of Rein- deer; was a past president of Anthracite Lodge 22 and a member of Railroad Auxiliary Loyal Star 250. She and her husband, William H. Coburn, would have cele- brated their 31st wedding anni- versary yesterday. Mrs. Coburn was a member of the Dallas Baptist Church and a former. member, of Westmoor Church of Christ where she was a superintendent of the Sunday School. She is survived, in addition to her widower, by daughters, Ruth Ann Miklich, Alexandria, Va.; Amy Gresh, Kingston; sons, Gary L., serving with the U.S. Navy in Hawaii; Keith and Dale, both at home; six grand- children; brothers, Arthur Freeman, Roselle Park, N.J.; Nelson Freeman, Wilkes-Barre. The funeral will be held this morning at 11 a.m. from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Kingston. The Rev. Riley George, pastor of the Dallas Baptist Church, and the Rev. Thomas Jenkins, pastor of Nanticoke United Methodist Church, will officiate. Thoughtful and Dallas Lions Conduct Dallas Lions Club recently held installation ceremonies at the Castle Inn. John J. Mulhern, principal of the Dallas Inter- mediate School, was installed as president. Installing officers were Dr. I. Berger and James Agnew. Other officers installed were: Clem Kuras, first vice presi- dent; Dr. I. Berger, third vice president; John Penman, se- cretary; Sargo Toni, lion tamer; and John George, tail twister. Bible School Plans Reported Vacation Bible School will be held in the Huntsville Christian Church June 23 through June 30 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Han- nah Culp will be in charge of the school and has announced the staff members. They include Nursery: Cheryl Templin and Debbie Marr, Kin- dergarten; Marion Templin and Mrs. James Spencer, first and second grades; Helen Wolver- ton and Cindy Jones, third and fourth grades; Carol Ashton and Phyllis Jones, fifth and sixth grades, Velma Davis and Rose Saunders; seventh and eighth grades, the Rev. Paul Duncan and Marge Richards; music, Mrs. James Wertman; recreation, Mrs. Bert Jopling; secretary, Nancy Howell; re- freshments; Mrs. Duncan and Margaret Davis. Any one between the ages of 3- 14 is welcome and if interested, should contact the Rev. Duncan or Mildred Major. understanding 9 . RICHARD W. SNOWDON 140 North Main Street SHAVERTOWN 64 North Franklin Street WILKES-BARRE 420 Wyoming Avenue KINGSTON Thomas E. Reese, Dr. Berger, Mike Crisci and Joseph Harrington were installed as directors. John Penman served as chairman of the affair and pre- sented the past president’s pin to Mr. Harrington. Past President Harrington in turn presented certificates to Ben Piecznski, past treasurer, and John Mulhern, past secretary. The Lions entertained their wives at a dinner which pre- ceded the ceremonies. Tom Reese presented flower arrangements to Florence Har- rington, wife of the past presi- dent and to Betsy Mulhern, wife of ‘the new president. Michael Crisci served as toastmaster for the event. Plans for a membership drive will be discussed at the next meeting which will be held at the American Legion Post 672, Dallas, June 27 at 8 p.m. Bloomsburg Sets Freshman Sessions ; Four orientation sessions for freshmen matriculating at Bloomsburg State College this September will be held this summer according to John L. Walker, associate dean for freshmen and chairman of the orientation committee. Each session will include about 230 new students and will consist of three and one half days of orientation. Scheduled dates for the four sessions are July 23-26; July 30-Aug. 2; Aug. 6-9; Aug. 13-16. Claims for black lung benefits denied in the past will again under terms of the recently enacted black lung benefit bill, United States Senator Richard S. Schweiker announced today. “The great majority of Pennsylvania miners and their dependents who have been tion in the black lung benefit program will now be eligible for benefits under the new law,” Schweiker said. Sen. Schweiker’s own “Dependent Benefits Amend- ment’’ makes benefits available for the first time to wholly dependent parents, brothers or sisters of a deceased coal miner who had black lung, if the miner left no widow or child at the time of his death. Othe groups newly eligible for black lung benefits are: Strip miners. Previously, only underground miners were covered. The Wyoming Valley Stamp Club will sponsor a one day stamp flea market June 25 at the Pocono Room of the Holiday Inn in Wilkes-Barre. The inn is located at the junctures of routes 115 and 315 and is less than a mile from the Wilkes- Barre exit of Interstate 81. The stamp flea market, the first of its kind in the area, will feature a bourse of six dealers. The dealers will have available a wide variety of stamp material and accessories. There will also be a stamp swapping table, where area col- lectors can exchange duplicate materials. For one day, mem- bers of the club will be offering their services in appraising stamp collections. The stamp flea market will also feature Janes Shields of the Wilkes-Barre Post Office. Mr. Shields will have available mer- chandise from the city’s newly opened Philatelic Sales Win- Our Monuments# i lare Guaranteed 1 Monuments That's why you should specify a Barre Guild Monument-backed by the strongest monument guarantee obtainable. See our display. Monument: Lettering done in the Cemetery “Stanley J. Krzanowski, Prop. Carverton Monument Co. PHONE 333-4246 Orange Rd. Carverton, Pa. Widows of miners who were disabled by black lung at the time of the death, but died of some cause other than black lung. Previously, if the cause of death was not black lung or some other respiratory disease, the widows were ineligible. Miners, or their widows, if the miner worked 15 years in coal mining prior to July 1, 1971, and was disabled by a pulmonary or respiratory disease not provable by X-ray as black lung disease. Previsouly, black lung could be only proved by X-ray. Children of coal miners who had black lung, if both the miner and his widow are deceased and the children are still of dependent age or disabled. Widows who lack medical evidence of their husband’s black lung, but can provide evidence from their neighbors and co-workers concerning their husband’s condition at the time of his death. Persons already receiving dow. Such items as the Exfilma Souvenir Card and the Space Achievement Folders will be available for purchase. The market will also combine with a mini-exhibit. Larry Carson of Dallas will present “Cancellations of the First Day - of the USPS, July 1, 1971.” Frank DuRoss will display | “Select Pages™ of Early US Issues.” George Worth will feature his railroading on stamps turntable. Hours for the June 25 affair are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; admission is free and door prizes will be | given each hour. The flea market is another of a continuing series of programs designed to promote stamp collecting in the area. black lung benefits together with Social Security disability benefits will no longer have their Social Security payments reduced. Until now, the law required a reduction of Social Security disability pas that the nn of black lung and disability payments would not be more than 80 percent of the miner’s former wages. : Episcopal Women Meet Wednesdays The Church Women of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church will meet every Wednesday mor- ning at 10 at the parish house during the summer months. Bring a lunch and join in. New in a neighborhood? Ws not all bad. The Welcome Wagon hostess will help! Mrs. Ives Call today: 281-467 _ ANTIQUE SAT: JUNE 24, 1972 \ i dresser, commode, (BEAUTIFUL). MONTROSE, PA. R.D. 2 [PHONE 717-553-2425 AUCTION” 10:00 A.M. | chairs, stands, R.R. lantern, block em — HUNTSVILLE, PA. R.D. 2 = i i i N # i i i i f i # § i # E i 1 # I i ¥ i I i i i t f i i i i i i § J £41 [ Fuel Chief HEATING OiL ese > po
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