Newspapers: Part 1 - "The War Years", Pottsville Republican 1939-1945: Schulykill Co, PA
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January 4, 1939- p. 3
GIRARDVILLE MAN HURT AT MAPLE HILL
Geo. DATENO, 34, of E. Mahanoy Ave., Girardville, received a possible
fracture of the skull and lacerations of the forehead, Wednesday
morning when he was struck by an air compressor pipe at the Maple
Hill colliery.
He was removed to the Locust Mt. Hospital where his condition is
reported as being fair.
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SHENANDOAH BOY WAS STRUCK BY AN AUTO
Albert, the four year old son of Mr. And Mrs. Jos. BUBNIS, of 217 E.
Oak Street, Shenandoah, was struck by a car driven by John
YURKNAVAGE of Gilberton, at the corner of Main and Center street,
Shenandoah, Tuesday evening and seriously injured.
The child was removed to the Locust Mt. Hospital with a possible
fracture of the skull, and right leg. His condition, Wednesday was
slightly improved.
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TAKE MRS. QUINN TO PHILA. FOR OPERATION ON HIP.
Mrs. Julia QUINN, of 10 N. Third St., formerly of 1728 West Norwegian
St., who fractured her hip in a fall a few weeks ago was taken to
Phila., Wednesday morning, in the Luther Hall ambulance, to undergo
an operation at the Hahnemann Hospital. Mrs. Quinn, since her
accident had been a patient at the Good Samaritan Hospital. The
operation is being performed to permit proper setting of the broken
bone. Mrs. Quinn, at present, is making her home with her brother
and sister, John and Miss Nan DOYLE. The late Dr. Wm. F. DOYLE was
a brother.
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Underwent Emergency Operation
Stricken with acute appendicitis Tuesday evening, Miss Betty SCHRANK,
of 411 Front St., Jalappa, underwent an emergency operation at the
Warne Hospital where she is employed as telephone operator. Her
condition on Wednesday was fair.
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September 1, 1939
FRACTURED RIBS
Michael COLVENUS, Tamaqua, employed at the Tamaqua colliery, fell
from the platform and received several fractured ribs. He was
admitted to the Coaldale Hospital.
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September 2, 1939
2 MINERS HURT BY FALL OF ROCK
Anthony SHERKNESS, of 40 Liberty Hill, and Andrew FIGLE, of 419 W.
Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, were caught under a fall of rock at the
Mahanoy City Colliery, Friday and seriously injured.
Both are patients in the Locust Mt. Hospital, Sherkness suffering
with broken ribs and a broken left foot and Figle with a possible
fracture of the skull, lacerations of the scalp and left ear, and
contusions of the back and right shoulder.
Their conditions Saturday were fair.
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May 11, 1940
FUNERALS
Mrs. SARA TOBIN--The funeral of Mrs. Sara TOBIN was held from the
home of her son, John, in Cumbola, Friday afternoon. Services at
the home and in the Methodist Church, were conducted by Rev. Geo.
KERR and Rev. Guy EVERLEY. Interment was made in the Lutheran
Cemetery, Port Carbon.
During the services Mrs. Emma MARTZ and Mrs. Neal MCDONALD sang
several duets.
The pall bearers were Warren TUPPIE, Harry, Claude and Nathaniel
REYNOLDS, Thos. O'NEIL and Patrick TOBIN.
W. R. MORGAN & Son, St. Clair were the funeral directors.
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June 14, 1940
FATHER OF H. S. GRADUATE DIES
Jos. TERWAY, 45, of Seltzer City, an independent miner injured when
he was entombed in a coal hole near Greenbury Wednesday afternoon,
died in the Good Samaritan Hospital at 3:20 o'clock Friday afternoon
of internal injuries and multiple fractures.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine nee BURKE, and these children,
Francis, a member of the graduating class of the Pottsville High
School, Elwood, Genevieve, Anthony, Lawrence and Ronald. The
youngest of the children is two months old.
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MINERSVILLE MAN HURT IN BOOTLEG HOLE
Clement PETROVICH, 22, of Minersville, was admitted to the Pottsville
Hospital Friday afternoon with injuries of the head and a possible
fracture of the skull, received when he was caught under a fall of
top coal in a bootleg coal hole near New Phila. Fellow miners
rescued him and removed him to the hospital, where he is being
treated for shock and the injuries.
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LIFE FOR HAMBURG POLICE CHIEF MURDER.
READING, Pa.--June 14, (AP)--Convicted of first degree murder in a
crime committed 12 years ago, Morris ARENSTEIN of Philadelphia and
Atlantic City had a request for a new trial before the court today.
A jury of eight men and four women who reached a verdict after four
hours deliberation late yesterday, recommend life imprisonment.
ORENSTEIN was accused of being one of six men who fatally shot
Pottsville Chief Wilson H. LEWARS of Hamburg, Pa., when surprised in
a silk mill robbery.
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BEAUTY OPERATOR IS FOUND MURDERED
New Castle, Pa.--An attractive beauty operator was horribly slashed
and beaten to death early today just outside of the city.
Sheriff M. M. INGHRAM said two youths found the body of Helen NASAL,
28, near a beer parlor and added:
"It looks as though she might have been a victim of jealousy. We
have a good suspect in mind."
Stab wounds as deep as four to six inches covered the body. One gash
between the left shoulder and hip penetrated the lung and heart,
causing death.
District Attorney John G LAMOREE announced her brother-in-law, Arthur
F. DEAN, 36, had been taken into custody and had given police "a full
statement" admitting the slaying.
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October 5, 1940
INJURED TUSCARORA BOY IS IMPROVING
The condition of Michael HARVILLA, 8 year old son of Mr. And Mrs.
Michael HARVILLA, of Tuscarora, who was seriously injured, when he
fell under the wheels of a truck Thursday evening, near his home,
was slightly improved Saturday morning.
The child's liver was ruptured when the wheels of a truck he was
attempting to board as it was driven through a field, ran over his
abdomen.
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TWO INJURED IN LONG RUN CRASH
Coal Truck, Car and Barn Damaged As Result of Collision
Two motorists were slightly injured, a coal truck, their car and a
barn all badly damaged in a collision at the Long Run intersection
at 3 o'clock Saturday morning.
Warren SMITH, Lebanon, was treated in the dispensary of the
Pottsville Hospital for lacerations of the face and the driver of
the car in which he was riding, James GRAVATTI, 20, of 1138 Mifflin
St., Lebanon, received lacerations of the face, but did not go to
the hospital for treatment.
According to the Motor Police, GRAVATTI was driving toward Long Run
from Cressona, and crossing the main road, collided with a truck and
trailor, driven by Howard SMITH of Lebanon, R D No. 4.
SMITH swerved his truck to avoid the collision and crashed into the
side of the STOYER barn. Damage to the truck is about $300, to the
barn, $100 and to the GRAVATTI car, $100.
Motor Police are continuing the investigation as the fog was very
dense at the time of the accident.
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October 16, 1940
HEAR PETITION TO HAVE DECLARED LEGALLY DEAD
Judge GANGLOFF presided in Orphans Court over the hearing on the
petition to have Andrew PHILLIPS, formerly of McAdoo, declared
legally dead. PHILLIPS disappeared from his home in McAdoo, August
7, 1933, and since that time nothing has been heard of or from
him. A search of the mountains was made and a nationwide search
made with no avail. Attorney James J GALLAGHER represents the
petitioners.
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November 6, 1940
ENLISTED MEN SENT AWAY
James B STRIDE, of Morea, and Philip SULISH, of Sch. Haven, have been
sent away to Philadelphia U. S. A. Recruiting Headquarters. Sergt.
W. A. MITCHELL, in charge of the county station, here, dispatched
them unassigned.
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November 18, 1940
'WHISTLING R. R. ENGINEER' DIES; TAMAQUA NATIVE
Philadelphia, Pa.--Tunes from the whistle of a locomotive operated by
William Henry WORDHOFF, no longer will echo over the New Jersey
countryside.
WORDHOFF, known as "The Whistler Engineer" died yesterday in
Jefferson Hospital after a long illness.
Years ago Wordhoff discovered he could play "How Dry I Am" as he sped
through the Jersey pine forests on the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore
Lines. He experimented--and eventually perfected other tunes.
Passing through his home town of Audubon, he always played "Home
Sweet Home."
Wordhoff, born in Tamaqua, Pa., entered the employ of the railroad at
14 as an engine wiper.
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December 5, 1940
MISSING HUNTER IS FOUND FROZEN
Titusville, Pa.-A searching party today found the body of 73 year old
Ira HAMILTON, missing hunter from Titusville, who apparently was the
victim of exposure in near-zero weather.
The snow blanketed body was found a mile west of Titusville in a
section where he had gone deer hunting Tuesday. Searchers
previously had given up hopes of finding him alive.
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December 17,1940
CRESSONA BOY HIT BY CAR HAS SKULL FRACTURE
The condition of Floyd AUNGST, six year old son of Mr. And Mrs. Lloyd
AUNGST of Cressona, who was struck and seriously injured by an
automobile at noontime Monday as he was on his way home from school
is fairly good. He is a patient in the Good Samaritan Hospital with
a fracture of the skull.
The youth was struck by a car driven by Jay REIGEL of Cressona. He
was unconscious when admitted to the hospital, but had regained
consciousness Tuesday.
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January 20, 1941
MAIZEVILLE CHILD DIES OF PNEUMONIA
The funeral of John CHILDS, the six-week's old son of John and Mary
(nee HIENE) CHILDS, of Maizeville, who died Saturday evening in the
FT. Springs Hospital of Pneumonia, was held from the parents' home
Monday afternoon. Interment was made in St. Joseph's Cemetery,
Frackville.
Besides the parents, a sister, Mary, survives. The Wright Funeral
Service, Mahanoy Plane had charge.
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January 31, 1941
DIES IN SHAMOKIN
Peter FOBIA, 72, of Shamokin, father of Robert FOBIA, manager of the
Mansion Hotel, Mahanoy City, died at his home in Shamokin, after an
illness with pneumonia. Surviving are his wife, three sons and one
daughter.
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SHOWER FOR BRIDE
Honoring Mrs. Anthony J. KNEIB who was recently married, Mrs. George
GEISEN entertained at her home, 239 East Mahanoy street with a
miscellaneous shower. Mrs. KNEIB is the former Miss Matilda WERTZ
cashier of a local insurance company till her marriage.
Present were: Priscilla TANNER, Rita DUBOSKY, Mary SHARPE, Rose
CUMMINGS, Mrs. Joseph FOLEY, Mrs. Al PALONIS, Mrs. John FOY, Mrs.
John MAGOTCH, Mrs. Charles W. BAUSMAN, of Mahanoy City; Mrs.
Lawrence RYAN and daughter, Mary HILLS; Mrs. George I. SNYDER,
Girardville; Mrs. Christina GIESEN, Mrs. Barbara SCHREYER, Mrs.
Anthony KNEIB and the hostess, Mrs. George GIESEN.
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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Cecilia KUFROVICH of
604 West Market Street, and Fred PETRITSCH, son of John PETRITSCH,
of Grier City.
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Mahanoy City - Personals
Joseph WYATT, ex-sheriff, is seriously ill at his home in Park
Crest.
Edward BRILL, employed at the local gas plant, is confined to his
home with grip.
John MAZUR, of Vulcan, suffered a laceration of the hand when he was
caught by a rail while at work in a bootleg coal hole. He is in the
Locust Mountain Hospital.
Miss Mary GIESEN returned to her home, 614 East Pine Street from the
Locust Mountain Hospital where she had been a patient for a week
following an operation for a hand injury.
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February 18, 1941
HOME DAMAGED AT MINERSVILLE
While Pottsville firemen were battling the costly blaze at the old
state police barracks here this morning, all five fire companies
from Minersville were called out in that town.
When they arrived they found smoke pouring from the roof of the
Clinton MERVINE home at 26 Carbon Street. A booster and chemical
line were applied and the blaze kept confined to the upper part of
the building. Some shingles were burned off and the joists in the
attic badly charred and there well be some damage from water, but
the loss will be only a few hundred dollars. "continued"
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SUDDEN DEATH OF DR. G. F. ZERBE
Dr. G. Frank Zerbe, 52, a well known resident and dentist of Valley
View died unexpectedly at his home early Tuesday morning. He had
not been ill and Deputy Coroner GABLE was summoned to release his
body.
Dr. Zerbe was born and reared in Sacramento, a son of the late Mr.
And Mrs. John ZERBE. He was educated in the Hubley Twp. Schools and
later taught in the township schools for five years before entering
Perkiomen Seminary. He was graduated with honors from
Medico-Chirurgical Dental College and opened his offices in Valley
View the same year, 25 years ago.
He was a studious man and took a keen interest not only in local but
in county politics.
To survive beside his wife, the former Emma UPDEGRAVE, there are
three sons: Grover Frank Zerbe, Jr. a student at Temple Medical
College; John, a student at Lebanon Valley College, and Glen, a
senior in the Hegins Twp. High School.
A brother, Dr. Irvin ZERBE, of Erie, died within the last year and
another brother, Harry, a tax collector in Hubley Twp., was fatally
injured when struck by an automobile.
The funeral will be private Saturday and interment will be made in
the Union Cemetery, Sacramento.
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FALLS OVER DEAD AT MOREA MINE
A truck driver, believed to be James LEIBENSPURGER, about 50, of 1041
Court St., Reading, dropped dead Monday afternoon at Morea Colliery.
Death, which resulted from a heart attack, occurred as he was signing
a delivery slip at the colliery office. Frank BOCZKOWSKI, deputy
coroner, viewed the remains and released the body to Funeral
Director Louis TRUSKOWSKI pending disposition by relatives.
The identity of the man was gleaned from the driver's cards which he
carried in his wallet.
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Notice--Schuylkill County Bar
Members are requested to attend the funeral of Thomas A. McCARTHY,
deceased, at his late residence, 10 N. Second St., St. Clair, Pa.,
on Thursday, February 20, 1941, at 9 o'clock. C. F. MUEHLHOF,
Secretary.
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February 25, 1941
Phillip LASCO
Phillip N. LASCO, 41, general manager and owner of the gas station,
20th and W. Market Sts., died suddenly, at the Ft. Springs hospital,
Monday afternoon, at 3:25 o'clock, of complications that developed
following an operation for a hernia performed two weeks ago. He was
recovering nicely until he was stricken suddenly Monday morning.
He was born and reared here in Pottsville and was a son of the late
Vincent J. and Nancy LASCO. He was a single man and made his home
in the apartments of Dr. P. Ray MEIKRANTZ, corner of Third and W.
Norwegian Sts. His only survivor is a brother, Anthony LASCO,
residing at 125 W. Market St., this city.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday morning at 9:30 at St.
Joseph's Italian Church of which he was a member. The funeral will
be held from the T. D. BERGEN funeral home. The interment will be
made at Hillside in the parish cemetery.
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March 7, 1941
LOCAL LICENSE IS REVOKED BY BOARD
Harrisburg, March 7--The State Liquor Control Board announced the
revocation of one license and suspension of six others yesterday.
The license of Patrick J. MCQUAIL, Pottsville, was revoked.
Joseph PRIDOTKAS, 391 W. Mahanoy Ave., Girardville, 30 days.
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CAR OVER BANK MAN CRUSHED
James HOKE, aged 25, of Heckscherville was seriously injured about
three o'clock, Friday afternoon at 23rd and West Market Sts. When
his car skidded when he started to pass another car and went over a
six foot embankment into a vacant lot.
The car caught fire but the blaze was quickly extinguished by the
Good Intent and Yorkville Hose companies and HOKE, who was pinned in
the wreckage when the top of the car caved in, was taken to the
Pottsville Hospital in the ambulance. It is believed that his back
is badly injured and he has a large gash on the head.
Fire Chief SMITH was also at the scene of the accident. HOKE is a
miner and was traveling alone, going toward Minersville when the
accident happened. The car was demolished.
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Death of Former Ashland Woman.
Darby, Pa.--Mrs. Hannah Pepper LAUGHLIN, 74, of Highland Park, died
yesterday in Fitzgerald-Mercy Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Ashland, Schuylkill County, Mrs. LAUGHLIN was active in the
affairs of St. Joseph's Church there before moving to Highland Park
18 years ago.
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FALLING ROCK KILLS MINER
William SMULKSTIS, aged 59, of 142 North St., Minersville, was
instantly killed in a coal hole on Thursday afternoon, while working
in the Thompson drift, near Scott's, in the vicinity of the Lytle
Mine. The working caved in and a flying rock struck him on the head
and fatally injured him.
Deputy Coroner KELLER released the body and it was prepared for the
burial by Undertaker William TUSON, of Minersville. The funeral
will take place from his home on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. SMULKSTIS was a resident of Minersville, for the past 36 years
and was president of the Lithuanian Alliance for 17 years. He is
survived by his wife, the former Anna BRAZUKAS and one son, Vincent,
a coast guard at Fisher's Island, New London, Conn.
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March 15, 1941
DEATHS:
Mrs. Harry REED
Mrs. Beatrice REED, nee BECKER, wife of Harry REED of 23 Centre
Street, Tamaqua, died in the mental hospital, Sch. Haven, Friday of
a lingering illness.
Mrs. Reed was a former resident of Mahanoy City and a member of St.
Paul's Reformed Church, there.
She is survived by her husband, Harry, a daughter, Mrs. Rob't PRICE,
two sons, Rob't. and Howard, of Tamaqua, two sisters, Mrs. Anna
BROWN, Reading, and Mrs. Lewis BRODE, Tamaqua, and one grandchild.
Private funeral services will be held from the E. Franklin Griffiths
Funeral Home, Tamaqua, Tuesday afternoon.
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Henry A. KESSLER
Henry A. KESSLER, 81, a retired farmer of Orwin, died at his home
Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock of complications.
He was a lifetime resident of that section. He is survived by four
children: Mrs. Lillian SNYDER and Mrs. Bessie FRYE, Orwin; Sherman,
Lebanon and Edgar, Mt. Joy.
His wife died many years ago.
The funeral will be held from his home Wednesday afternoon and
interment will be made in the Reformed Cemetery, Orwin.
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Peter LOGOTHETIDES
Peter LOGOTHETIDES, of 26 N. West St., Shenandoah, a restaurant
proprietor, died at his home Saturday morning, after an illness of
two months.
He had bee a patient at the Locust Mountain Hospital for four weeks,
and returned home last Monday.
He conducted a restaurant at 23 W. Centre St., Shenandoah, for many
years. He was a native of Shenandoah for 21 years. He was a member
of the Greek Orthodox Church, and of the A. H. E. F. A. Society.
To survive besides his wife, Clara, there are five daughters: Mary,
Irene, Frances, Alice and Helen, and six brothers: George, of
Shenandoah; James, Wirmington, Del.; Two in Greece, two in South
America.
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Funeral arrangements are being completed by W. Harry WATERS, of
Shenandoah.
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Miss Minnie DIETRICH
Miss Minnie DIETRICH, 60, of 1752 W. Market Street, Pottsville, died
suddenly in the Good Samaritan Hospital at 9:52 o'clock Saturday
morning. Miss DIETRICH was admitted to the hospital March 12th as
a surgical patient and underwent a major operation, Thursday. Miss
Dietrich was ill for three weeks before being admitted to the
hospital.
She was born and reared in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Em. And
Louisa Dietrich, both pioneer residents of Yorkville. She lived her
lifetime in Pottsville and for many years was employed at the Boltz
Manufacturing Co.
She was a devout member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and a faithful
attendant at German services. She was also secretary of the G. A.
Berner Class of Trinity Sunday School.
To survive there are two brothers, Louis C., and Gutas A., both of
Pottsville, and several nieces and nephews.
Chas. DIETZ is completing funeral arrangements.
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Mrs. Samuel COLLINS
Mrs. Samuel COLLINS, who has been ill over a year at the Woman's
Hospital at Baltimore, Md., died Wednesday morning.
She will be remembered as Miss Alice FIREY, daughter of the late Dr.
M. J. FIREY, who was pastor of the English Lutheran Church, this
city, for a number of years.
Mrs. Collins was buried in Charlotte, N. C.
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Anniversaries
Birthday--Saturday, March 15
Frank BORAN, Minersville.
Mrs. John FEEMAN, 20 S. Centre St.
Joseph ZIMMERMAN, Sch. Haven
Robert BALDWIN, 608 Fairview St.
Lois Ann HURST, daughter of Mrs. & Mrs. Walter HURST, Wash. St., her 6th.
Frederick (FRITZ) NEBER, 119 S. Seventh St.
Paul DAUBERT, Laurel St.
Helen STEWART, Harrison St.
Mrs. E. Nelson WILLIAMS, W. Market St.
Mrs. Thos. QUINN, Mahantongo St.
Mrs. Claude LAWRENCE, Greenwood Hill.
Margaret MURPHY, Branchdale.
Robert GREINER, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harvey GREINER, Jr. of 618 N. 8th St.
Jerry SCHULTZ, s/Mr. And Mrs. Frank SCHULTZ, 614 N. 8th St., his 10th.
Samuel LORD, of the Pottsville Mission.
Margaret WILLIAMS, d/Mrs. Emily WILLIAMS, 707 Mahantongo Street.
Shirley JONES, d/Mr. And Mrs. Francis JONES, 900 Laurel St., her 6th.
Mrs. Anna NEY, w/Joseph NEY, of N. Centre St. Joseph ZIMMERMAN, Sch. Haven.
Mrs. George CORBY, Wadesville.
Robert MAZARAS, s/Mr. And Mrs. Frank MAZARAS, New Phila., his 3rd.
John E. FOLEY, Minersville.
J. M. SCHROPE, Hegins.
Miss Helen GIBAS, Cumbola.
Mrs. James DEVINE, Cumbola.
Harrison MATTHEWS, Sr., Cumbola.
Joseph RUTKA, Cumbola.
Daniel J. MALONE, Cumbola.
Rosalie GIBAS, Cumbola.
Mrs. Bessie BALLENTINE, Phila.
Sunday, March 6
Joseph S. DAVIES, 576 Peacock St.
Jean HUGHES, d/Mrs. Helen HUGHES, 1024 W. Race St., her 15th.
Mrs. Frederick LOMBEL, Leshers Court.
Mrs. James JENNINGS, Jr. of 519 Spring Garden St.
Bernadette SCHLITZER, d/ Mr. And Mrs. Michael SCHLITZER, Branchdale.
Thomas MCGANN, Sr., Branchdale.
Helen WUSTER, d /Mr. And Mrs. Wm. WUSTER, Port Carbon.
Vera DEGUTIS, Minersville.
WEDDING--
Saturday, March 15
Mr. And Mrs. Richard MACK, N. Centre St., their 10th.
Mr. And Mrs. Henry SPOTTS, of George Ave., their 25th. She is the former Maud
LORD. (?) (Lo*d)
Sunday, March 16
Mr. And Mrs. Daniel DONNE, Palo Alto, their 20th.
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Tuesday, March 25, 1941
DINNER HELD FOR MRS. WAGNER
Frackville Woman Honored on Her 75th Birthday.
A surprise family dinner was held by her children in honor of Mrs.
Kate WAGNER, who celebrated her 75th birthday. Beautiful plants
were received, also other useful gifts.
Those who attended the dinner were: Marie WAGNER, Harry WAGNER, Mrs.
Mary C. WAGNER, Douglas, Oscar, Jr. and Charlotte WAGNER, Mr. And
Mrs. Victor WAGNER, George and Amy WAGNER, granddaughter, Ruth Ann,
Mitchell WAGNER, George WAGNER, Charles, Geo. Jr., Mary Jane and
Shirley WAGNER; Mr. And Mrs. Clarence BLICKLEY sons, Jackie and
James, daughters, Lois and Jean; Mrs. Earl WAGNER and son, Earl, Mr.
And Mrs. Arthur WAGNER and son, Arthur, of Shenandoah; Mr. And Mrs.
John WAGNER of Ft. Springs; Mr. And Mrs. Paul WAGNER and sons, Mark,
Robert, Ronald; Mrs. Senera HARTSELL, Mr. And Mrs. Michael HRESHKO and
son, Michael, and John TAYLOR.
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Mrs. FERTIG Buried
Mrs. Mary FERTIG, widow of Geo. FERTIG, who died in Phila., was
buried Monday afternoon in Greenwood Cemetery, with Rev. John Henry
LEHN, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, officiating. Relatives
acted as pallbearers. Mrs. FERTIG leaves to survive, one daughter,
Mrs. Carl EASLEY, of Phila., and one sister, Lillie NICE, of
Frackville. NICE was the Undertaker.
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GIRARDVILLE
Daniel CRAMER Buried.
The funeral of Daniel CRAMER took place from Clarke's Funeral Home,
and services were conducted by Rev. J. D. MECHLETTE, pastor of the
Methodist Church. Mrs. Earl DREHER and Mrs. Bill HARRIS sang.
Interment was in United Protestant Cemetery, Geo. MALLAMS, Samuel
MOUNDS, Calvin MALLAMS, Raymond MALLAMS, Edward PURCELL and Robt.
KLEESE, were the pallbearers.
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DETURKSVILLE BOY BRUISED BY AUTO
Marlin ZIMMERMAN, five year old son of Mr. And Mrs. Wm. ZIMMERMAN, of
DeTurksville, escaped with minor injuries about 5 o'clock, Monday
evening, when he was struck by a car driven by Thos. J. CAMPION of
227 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, when he darted across the highway,
Route No. 443, near his home.
The child was given first aid for bruises and lacerations and removed
to his home.
An older brother of the small victim, Wm. ZIMMERMAN, age 9 years,
was seriously injured last October, when he jumped from a wagon into
the path of a car near the township school.
He was a patient in the Pottsville Hospital for weeks.
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Saturday, March 29, 1941
COUNTY TRAINEES: Sch. Haven and Tower City Draft Districts Send More
Young Men.
The Schuylkill Haven District dispatched this group to Wilkes Barre
Left to Right: (front row) Sterling STROUBHAUER, Pine Grove; Arthur
HUBLER, Pine Grove; George KOONS, Pine Grove; Paul BERGER, Cressona;
Walter SPITTLER, Pine Grove; (back row) Walter HEINBACH, Pine Grove;
Francis HUGHES, Tremont; Jacob WILLIAMS, Tremont; William BAMBRICK,
Tremont; Julian STUMPF, Pine Grove; and Paul HEINBACH, Pine Grove
(Picture)
>From the Tower City District, these men broke family and business
ties to report to Selective Service: Left to right, (front row)
James KEATING, Heckscherville; Timothy SMITH, Mowry; Herman HENTZ,
Hegins; Marlyn OTTO, Hegins; (back row) Harry BAMBRICK,
Heckscherville; Joseph RYAN, Heckscherville; Russel BOHR, Orwin;
Dewey NELSON, Orwin and Carl BRESSLER, Hegins. (Picture)
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Frackville-HOLD LAST RITES FOR REV. MOSER
The funeral of Rev. Charles MOSER was held from his late residence on
S. Balliet St. A brief service was held at the house. The cortege
proceeding to Maple where services were held in the United Brethren
Church, conducted by Rev. Victor GLERN. Interment followed in the
Church Cemetery. Six grandsons of the deceased were pall bearers:
Harry YODER, Chas. And Clarence MOSER, Elmer YODER, Ivan LUCAS, and
Marlyn MOSER. NICE was the undertaker.
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Howard S. HIRLEMAN
Howard S. HIRLEMAN, 58, died at the home of his son-in-law, and
daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Thos. IMBODEN, Columbia street, Sch. Haven
Friday evening of a year's illness. He was formerly associated with
the Laudenbacher Mills of Sch. Haven.
He was a son of the late Frank and Tina nee RHODES HIRLEMAN of Sch.
Haven and lived his life-time there. He was a member of Grace
Evangelical Church.
Besides his wife, the former Mary LAUDENBACHER, she is survived by
one daughter, Grace, wife of Thos. IMBODEN, three sisters, Laura,
wife of Geo. SCHAEFFER, and Eva, wife of aJs. TRIY, Sch. Haven and
Vallie, wife of Robt. THOMPSON, Pottsville.
The funeral will be held from the D. M. Bittle Funeral Home, Sch.
Haven, Monday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Union
Cemetery, Sch. Haven.
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Tuesday, April 29, 1941
DEATHS
Anton LOEPER
Anton LOEPER, Sr., 81, prominent resident and business man of
Ashland, died at his home 328 Centre street Tuesday morning
following a 28 months' illness.
Mr. LOEPER was born in Meschede Westphalia, Germany, April 25th, 1860
a son of the late Anton and Gertrude LOEPER and came to this country
as a youth.
He was a cabinet maker by trade and for many years conducted a
planing mill and cabinet making plant in Ashland, and built many
homes in this community. He was one of the founders of the LOEPER
Hotel and was actively affiliated with a number of fraternal orders.
He was a member of St. Mauritius Church of the Happy Death Society,
the Knights of St. George, Holy Name Society, Washington Fire
Company.
His wife died in 1931 and to survive him are these children: Frank
and Miss Marie, at home; Sister M. Columbana, of St. Bonaventure
Convent, Phila., Peter A., and Anton W. Jr., Ashland, Mrs. Gertrude
BICKERT and Mrs. Fred BICKERT, Phila.
There are also a number of grandchildren and three brothers, Peter, a
jeweler of Ashland, Frank and Joseph of Reading.
Frank L. BURKE, Ashland, is completing funeral arrangements.
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Andrew J SMITH
Andrew J SMITH, 80, a retired farmer, formerly of East Brunswick
Township, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Homer RIBKEE, of 315
Haven street, Tuesday morning, of complications.
He lived in East Brunswick until he retired five years ago and moved
to Sch. Haven.
He was a son of the late Daniel and Katherine nee ARNDT SMITH and was
a member of Zion's Reformed Church, West Penn. He was also a member
of Washington Camp No. 100, P. O. S. and A., New Ringgold, and
Protective Council No. 934, O. of I. A., McKeansburg.
To survive there are two sisters, Mrs. Ida HOOVER and Mrs. Ella
MORRELL of California, nine grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the D. M. Bittle Funeral Home, Sch.
Haven, Friday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Zion
Cemetery, West Penn.
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John LONG
John LONG, 85, a retired miner, died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Wm. BREINER, of Tamaqua, of a months' illness.
He was a native of Lehigh County and lived in Tamaqua for the past 52
years. He was employed by the L. N. C. Corp. until he retired 11
years ago.
He was a member of Trinity Reformed Church.
To survive there are a daughter, Mrs. BREINER; a son, Charles LONG,
Tamaqua, and five grandchildren.
The funeral arrangements are in charge of Bischoff's Estate, Tamaqua.
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John HOREY- The funeral of John HOREY of Girardville, was held from
the home of his brother, John BUTLER, Monday morning. A high mass
of requiem was celebrated in St. Joseph's Church by Father Daniel
GATENS, who also performed the rite of absolution and officiated at
the committal services in the parish cemetery.
The pall bearers were: George SIGARAITIS, Wm. SMITH, Jos. MURRAY,
Chas. CUNNINGHAM, Edw. MCLAUGHLIN and Jos. BURNS.
M. J. CLARKE, Girardville, is the funeral director.
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FIND STEVE BUNCK DIED NATURAL DEATH
An investigation by deputy coroner Allen KELLER of Minersville and
members of the Pottsville sub station of the Motor Police disclosed
that Steve BONK of Llewellyn who was found dead Monday morning in
his automobile, had died a natural death.
The man was found in his automobile, with his shoes off and a pillow
under his head. The door of the garage was partly open and the
windows of the machine were lowered and the ignition turned off so
that he could not have died from monoxide poisoning.
A heart attack in his sleep is attributed as the cause of his death.
The funeral will be held Wednesday with Wm. TUSON of Minersville the
funeral director.
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GIRARDVILLE GIRL BRIDE OF HARRISBURG MAN
The marriage of Miss Elva A. KARWOIS, of Harrisburg, daughter of Mr.
And Mrs. John A. KARWOIS, of Girardville, and Homer K. LUTTRINGER,
son of Col. And Mrs. Leo A. LUTTRINGER, of Harrisburg R. D. 1, took
place Saturday April 26, in Paxton Presbyterian Church, with the Rev.
Harry B. KING, D. D., officiating.
Following a plane trip to New York City, N. Y., and a honeymoon
there, the couple will reside at Harrisburg, R. D. 1.
Both are graduates of Pennsylvania State College. The bride has been
employed as an accountant in Harrisburg, and the bridegroom, a member
of the Harrisburg Junior Chamber of Commerce, is employed in the
editorial department of a Harrisburg newspaper.
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TO HOLD INQUEST IN GINSBERG DEATH
At City Hall tonight, at eight o'clock Deputy Coroner PENBERTH will
conduct an inquest into the death of the late Mrs. Margaret E.
GINSBERG, 71, of New St., who early in April was fatally injured at
Centre and Market Sts. by the auto driven by Mrs. Wm. G. BUEHLER, of
N. 18th St., this city. Mrs. GINSBERG died in the Pottsville
Hospital from a compound fracture of the skull for which an
operation had been performed. Traffic Officer J. CONNERS who was on
duty at the corner at the time will be the principal witness. The
office of the district attorney will be represented at the hearing.
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Wednesday, August 6, 1941
Funerals--
Wm W. PALMER--The funeral of Wm. W. PALMER was held from his home on
E. Mahanoy St., Mahanoy City, Wednesday morning with private
services being conducted by Rev. J. ARMITSTEAD, pastor of the M. E.
Church, who also conducted the committal rites at the grave in the
Protestant Cemetery.
The pall bearers were: William WEBB, Sr., Wm. WATKINS, Evan ROSSER,
Jas. SNYDER, Geo. HAAK and Harry COSTELLO.
Scheerer's Funeral Service, Mahanoy City, had charge.
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ASPHYXIATED AT SALEM HILL
John SAXON of McAdoo Heights, fireboss at the Salem Hill Colliery was
asphyxiated at work early Wednesday morning. He was found
unconscious by miners, when they entered the gangway and all
efforts to resuscitate him were futile.
He was making his routine inspection when overcome by black damp. He
had been employed at the local colliery for the past two years but
has been engaged in mining for many years and was a former inside
superintendent of the Silver Brook Colliery of the Haddock Coal Co.
for 16 years.
Deputy Coroner Clarence MORGAN of Port Carbon, released the body.
Among his survivors is his wife and three children: John Jr.,
Elizabeth, Eleanor, Margaret, Robert, Charles and Reta at home,
Stephen of Bridgeport, Conn. And Joseph in the U. S. Army in Georgia.
He was born in Old Honeybrook a son of Thos. And the late Anna
SAXON. His father eight brothers and sisters and two stepsisters
also survive.
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MINER KILLED BY 400 FT. FALL
Chas. SAVATSKY of Minersville, was instantly killed Wednesday shortly
before noon when he fell to his death down a 400 foot shaft of a
bootleg coal hole where he was working near Black Heath.
His body was recovered and brought to the surface and removed to the
Willinsky-Paulosky Funeral Home.
The man formerly made his home with a sister, Mrs. KUPACAVAGE of 531
N. Third St., Minersville.
Deputy Coroner Allen KELLER of Minersville, will conduct an
investigation.
The Minersville Good Will Ambulance was sent to the scene of the
accident.
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Wednesday, August 13, 1941
DR. FLANAGAN TO TAKE BRIDE
Announcement is made of the coming marriage of Dr. Edward FLANIGAN
now interning at the Mercy- Fitzgerald Hospital, Phila. And Miss
Doris N. EVERETT, a school teacher of Baltimore. The wedding will
take place Aug. 30 at Baltimore.
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Thursday, September 18, 1941
SHENANDOAH MAN HURT IN COLLISION
Albert PUNCAVAGE, 420 _ Centre St., Shenandoah, was treated for shock
and a bruised shoulder, received when his coupe and a sedan driven by
Jacob BARAUSKIAS of 202 E. Centre St., Shenandoah, collided on route
45 at Wm. Penn on Wednesday morning at 11:35 o'clock. The impact
caused the coupe to roll over and it landed on its top. Damage to
both cars amounted to $200.
PUNCAVAGE was treated by Dr. E. G. SION of Shenandoah.
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Monday, September 22, 1941
SEPTEMBER BRIDES: Minersville, St. Clair Churches Scene of Pretty
Ceremonies Over Week-End.
SAMILO-GONTARCHICK
In St. Nicolas Greek Catholic Church, at Minersville, Miss Alexandria
Olga GONTARCHICK, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Wassel GONTARCHICK, was
married to John SAMILO, son of Mrs. Anna and the late Harry SAMILO
of Glen Carbon at noon, Saturday, with Rev. STRUTYNSKI and Rev.
ULICKI, pastor and assistant pastor of the church officiating. The
choir, under the direction of John SEMANICH, sang several numbers.
The church was decorated in white asters. (etc.)(Picture)
NEVERUSKY-SLINSKY
The marriage of Miss Blanche SLINSKY, daughter of Mr. And Mrs.
Theodore SLINSKY, Minersville and George NEVERUSKY, son of Joseph
NEVERUSKY and the late Mrs. NEVERUSKY, Minersville, took place
Sunday morning in Minersville at St. Francis' Church at 10:30 with
Rev. Joseph NEVERAUSKAS officiating. (etc.)(Picture)
BABILYA-SURMAY
Miss Mary E. SURMAY, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John SURMAY, of Tower
City, and Michael BABILYA, son of Mrs. Anna BABILYA, of Coal Castle,
were married Sunday morning in SS. Peter and Paul's Greek Catholic
Church, Minersville, at 11:30, by Rev. V. E. KAPISINSKY.
(etc.)(Picture)
UNITIS-MAXINE
Miss Katherine MAXINE, daughter of John MAXINE, of Forestville Road,
Pottsville, and Alphonse UNITIS, son of Anthony UNITIS, of
Minersville, were married at noon, Sunday, in St. Stanislaus Church,
Minersville, by Rev. Sebastian P. BABLARZ. (etc.)(Picture)
KOZLA-TOMCHANY
Miss Eleanor TOMCHANY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles TOMCHANY, of
Arnots Addition, St. Clair, and Stephen KOZLA, son of Mrs. Mary
WAYDA, of Arnots Addition, were married Saturday morning at 10
o'clock in St. Michael's Church, St. Clair, by Rev. Andrew
SELPECKY. (etc.)(Picture)
RACZKA-MARCHOCK
The marriage of Miss Verna MARCHOCK, of St. Clair, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Sylvester MARCHOCK, of Cherry St., Arnot's Addition, and
Victor RACZKA, son of Mrs. Adolph RACZKA of Jonestown, took place
Saturday night. (etc.) (Picture)
KVEDAROVICZ-KASLAUSKAS
Miss Anna Esther KASLAUSKAS, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
KASLAUSKAS, of St. Clair, became the bride of John Richard
KVEDAROVICZ, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles KVEDAROVICZ, of
Nanticoke. The ceremony took place Sunday morning at 10:30 in St.
Casmir's Church, St. Clair, with Rev. Peter LAUMAKIS officiating.
(etc.) (Picture)
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Anniversaries--
May MCGOEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip MCGOEY, Palo Alto.
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Monday, November 24, 1941
Social News---
Mrs. George TOKANITZ
Minersville Couple Wed at Church Ceremony
SS Peter and Paul's Greek Catholic Church, Minersville, was the scene
of a wedding, Sunday, when Miss Julia KALINIC, daughter of Mrs. Julia
KALINICH, became the bride of George TOKANITZ, son of Mr. and Mrs.
John TOKANITZ, of Arnot's Addition. The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. KAPILCHINSKY, pastor of the church, in the presence of a large
group of friends. (etc.) (Picture)
PRETTY WEDDING TAKES PLACE IN ST CLAIR
Mrs. John A. SHIMKUS
At a pretty wedding, which took place Sunday morning in St. Clair,
Miss Mary J. MISTICHEN, of Five Points, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew MISTICHEN, became the bride of John A. SHIMKUS, of
Philadelphia. The ceremony was performed in Holy Trinity Church at
9:00 by the Rev. BADHO, followed by a high nuptial mass.
(etc.) (Picture)
MINERSVILLE CHURCH SCENE OF WEDDING
Antoinette T. BEREFSKY and Leo V. BRADLEY Wed Sunday Morning.
St. Stanislaus Church, Minersville, was the scene of a wedding on
Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, when Miss Antoinette Theresa
BEREFSKY, of Minersville, became the bride of Leo Vincent BRADLEY,
Minersville. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large
group of friends of the young couple by the Rev. BABIAZ. (etc.)
(Picture)
PHOENIX PARK GIRL and FORRESTVILLE MAN WED
Mrs. Felix WENTZ
The St. Nicholaus Greek Catholic Church, Minersville, was the scene
of a wedding at 11:30 o'clock Sunday morning, when Miss Annie
DROBICK, of Phoenix Park, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony DROBICK,
became the bride of Felix WENTZ, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew WENTZ,
Forrestville. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Andrew
ULITISKY, assistant pastor of the church. (etc.) (Picture)
WED AT FRACKVILLE--
Mrs. Michael KESSOCK, the former Margaret DEPSKY, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Wassel DEPSKY, of Jonestown, whose marriage to Michael KESSOCK,
of Frackville, took place Saturday morning, in the Holy Ascension
Church, Frackville. (Picture)
PORT CARBON GIRL IS BRIDE OF ARMY MAN
Mrs. Frank J. ROGAUSKAS
Anna Helen ANDRESCAVAGE and Sgt. Frank J. ROGAUSKAS Wed.
Sunday morning at 10:30 Miss Anna Helen ANDRESCAVAGE, daughter of
Mrs. Anna ANDRESCAVAGE, of Port Carbon, became the bride of Sergt.
Frank Justin ROGAUSKAS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. ROGAUSKAS, of
Minersville. The ceremony was performed in St. Casimir's Church,
St. Clair, by the Rev. LAUMAKAS, with the decorative scheme of the
church being carried out in chrysanthemums. Presiding at the organ
was Dr. Vincent MIKATAVAGE, a cousin of the bridegroom, who
accompanied William BERNOSKY, of Minersville, who sang "Ave Maria."
(etc.)(Picture)
MISS LAURA TASSO is BRIDE of LOUIS PURIN
Wedding Took Place Sunday Morning at St. Joseph's Church
The marriage of Miss Laura TASSO, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony
TASSO, of Adams St., and Louis PURIN, son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Louis PURIN, of Port Carbon, took place Sunday morning in St.
Joseph's Church. The ceremony was performed at 11 o'clock in St.
Joseph's Church by Father McDEVITT. (etc.) (Picture)
RECEPTION FOLLOWS ORF-STASO WEDDING
Mrs. Kenneth J. ORF
The following attended the reception following the marriage of Miss
Anna STASO, the daughter of Charles STASO and the late Mrs. Helen
STASO, of St. Clair, and Kenneth J. ORF, son of Mrs. Anna Mae ORF
and the late Joseph A. ORF, of this city, which took place at noon,
Saturday, in the Trinity Lutheran Church, the reception being held
at the Necho Allen Hotel; (etc.) (Picture)
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Saturday, November 29, 1941 (page 1)
JUDGE HOUCK IMPROVING
The condition of ex-Judge Henry HOUCK on Saturday morning was very
much improved. This was the report given out at the Ft. Springs
Hospital where he is a patient.
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CRASH NEAR ALMSHOUSE
Pottsville Motor Police investigated an auto crash near the Almshouse
early Friday evening in which a truck and pleasure care were damaged
to the extent of $250 and no one injured. The driver of the truck,
John KERANSKA, R. D. 3, Pottsville, coming out of the Almshouse road
with a load of cinders collided with the car of Angelo ANTHONY, of
Shamokin, at the intersection.
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Saturday, November 29, 1941 (page 5)
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Mrs. William KOCHER of Frackville, wish to
thank all those who so kindly assisted them in their recent
bereavement also those who sent flowers and furnished cars.
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADMINISTRATION NOTICES--Estate of Nellie R. McARDLE, late of the
borough of Middleport, County of Schuylkill, and State of
Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters of administration on said estate having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the
same will present them without delay for settlement to:
Bernard McARDLE
Administrator
Middleport, Penna.
Or to his Attorneys
Henry HOUCK, Esq.
314 Schuylkill Trust Bldg.
Pottsville, Pa.
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Tuesday, December 9, 1941
E. MT. CARBON WOMAN DIES OF HEART ATTACK
Mrs. Jennie Clouser SHOLLENBERGER died suddenly at 8 o'clock this
morning, at the home of her daughter, Ms. Jennie PHILLIPS, East
Mount Carbon. She had been in ill health for the last two weeks but
her death came unexpectedly this morning following a heart attack.
Her first husband, Edward CLOUSER, and her second husband, Edward
SHOLLENBERGER, both proceeded her in death, the latter ten years
ago. A son, Private Edward CLOUSER, died Aug 29, 1939. Since the
death of her second husband she had been residing with her daughter
in East Mount Carbon.
She is survived by three children: Mrs. Jennie PHILLIPS, Mrs.
Frances REILLY, and Abbie, wife of Clyde ERDMAN, the latter two of
Eighth and Mahantongo Streets, Pottsville; a sister, Mrs. Harry
ARCHIBALD, Pottsville; seven grandchildren, Andrew and John REILLY,
both of New York; Mrs. Edgar LECHER, Pottsville; Mrs. Robert
BRENNEMAN, Allentown; Jerome and Francis PHILLIPS, both of East Mt.
Carbon, and Edward ERDMAN, of the U. S. Army at Fort Hulen, Texas,
and two great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of T. D. BERGEN, are
incomplete.
Mrs. SHOLLENBERGER was a member of St. Patrick's Church and of the
Auxiliary of the G. A. R.
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Monday, April 13, 1942
MINERSVILLE MAN IS KILLED
John HERCHOCK, Struck By Auto; Died From Broken Neck
John HERCHOCK, 58, of 590 W. Sunbury street, Minersville, an employee
at the Kozack Store at Minersville for the past 20 years, was fatally
injured Sunday night at 10:50 o'clock when struck by a car on the
road a quarter of a mile west of Minersville in Cass Township and was
pronounced dead at 11:20 o'clock by Dr. J. RADZIEVICH.
The victim, according to police report, was walking in the middle of
the road when he was struck by a car driven by Wm. GILGORE of 422
Wheeler Street, Pottsville, who swerved to the left side of the road
at the time of the accident.
The fatally injured man was removed to the doctor's office where he
was pronounced dead from a broken neck and fractured leg and his
body released by Deputy Coroner Thos WYTHE of Minersville.
The man was a member of St. George's Ukranian Church, Minersville,
and lived at the Kozack home and worked in the store for the past 20
years. (cont. on p. 3)
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Wednesday, May 6, 1942
MAKES BRAVE FIGHT TO LIVE
Unaware that Husband and Sister Died from Crash, Arnouts Woman
Rallies.
Unaware that her husband and sister, who were fatally injured in a
truck crash on the Frackville highway Sunday evening, were buried
this morning, Mrs. Mary GALENDA of Arnout's Addition is putting up
a courageous fight to overcome a critical injury in the Ft. Springs
Hospital.
Both legs were horribly mangled when she was pinned between the truck
and steel anchor posts of the guard railing along the road, and she
has been given several blood transfusions.
The funeral of her young husband, Geo. GALENDA, was held from the
home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel LOPEZ of
Shaft Hill, St. Clair, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. A high mass
of requiem was celebrated in St. Mary's Church at 9:30 o'clock by
Father Wm. O'CONNELL, who also performed the rites of absolution.
Interment was made in the St. Clair Cemetery.
The pall bearers were Andrew PAVALKO, Benj. GARLAND, Wm. KERNS, Geo.
BADIDA, Michael TOBIN and Peter SEDLOCK. Jos. C. McCULLOUGH was the
funeral director.
The driver of the truck, Walter ROMANSKY, Minersville, is a patient
in the Warne Hospital, suffering with a fractured skull. His
condition however is good.
The funeral of his wife, Anna ROMANSKY, a victim of the same crash
was held from the home of her parents in Frackville, Wednesday
morning.
The condition of the children of the couples, who are patients in the
Ft. Springs Hospital, with head and body injuries, is also good.
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Saturday, June 13, 1942 (page 1)
FALL OF ROCK PROVES FATAL
Frank PUKAS, 50, of Laurel St., Minersville, died in the Pottsville
Hospital at 1:40 o'clock Saturday morning of injuries of the legs,
arms and chest, received Thursday night, when he was caught under a
fall of rock at the Repplier colliery. He was born in Lithuania and
came to this country 33 years ago and settled in Minersville.
He was a member of St. Francis Church and societies.
To survive besides his wife, the former Beatrice MITSKY, there are
these children: Alma, wife of Peter MESERAVAGE, Minersville;
Herbert, with the U. S. forces in the Panama Canal Zone; Florence,
Billie and Joan Marie at home.
There are a brother, Joseph and a sister, Mrs. Simon BALMANOSIS of
Minersville, his parents, two brothers and two sisters in Lithuania.
The funeral will be held from his home, Wednesday morning.
Wm. TUSON, Minersville, is the funeral director.
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COALDALE YOUTH HURT IN FREAK ACCIDENT
Geo. KEVALIC, 22, of W. Ruddle street, Coaldale, was seriously
injured Friday night in a freak accident on the highway between
Hometown and Hauto.
KEVALIS was coasting down hill on the rear bumper of a car that had
stalled , when he fell to the highway on his head and received a
fracture of the skull. He was removed to the Coaldale Hospital
where his condition is critical.
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TWO TRUCKS OVERTURN ON PINE GROVE ROAD
Pine Grove Motor Police investigated two accidents Friday afternoon
and evening involving two trucks which overturned on the highways.
The first accident happened about 3 miles from Pine Grove, when a
tire on the truck tractor driven by Howard HEFFNER of Cressona, blew
out as he was driving from Sch. Haven to Pine Grove.
The blowout caused the truck to upset on the highway, spilling the
load of coal dirt over the highway and causing $400 damage to the
truck.
The second accident happened on the road from Fountain to Newtown
when the lights on a truck driven by Chas. D. EDWARDS of Hegins, R.
D., blew out and he lost control of the truck, which ran up an
embankment and overturned, damaging the truck to the amount of $250.
Neither driver was injured.
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WANTED TO BE A MARINE, DIES AFTER OPERATION.
Post-operative shock following an operation for the removal of a
goiter which was performed in order to enable him to join the U. S.
Marine Corps, caused the death Friday afternoon of Henry Foster
(Buddy) SPOTTS, Jr. of 610 Fairview St., at the Good Samaritan
Hospital. He had passed all other physical examinations.
Buddy who was 17 years old was a son of Henry and Veronica SPOTTS.
He was a member of the Junior Class of Pottsville H. S. and attended
the Second Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his parents and a
sister, Kathryn, at home.
The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon, at the family
residence. Claude LORD is the funeral director.
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Thursday, June 4, 1942
FALL ON STEPS FATAL TO MINER.
John KARDESKI of Mt. Pleasant, died in the Pottsville Hospital at
11:45 o'clock Wednesday evening of a broken neck, received Wednesday
afternoon, when he fell down a flight of steps at his home.
He was born in Poland and came to this country 44 years ago and was a
miner by occupation. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church.
To survive besides his wife, Rose, there is a daughter, Mrs. Victoria
DUDASH of Shenandoah.
Deputy Coroner Thos. WYETH of Minersville, released the body to the
Ritzel Funeral Home, from where the funeral will be held Monday
morning.
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SLIGHT COLLISION
A coupe owned and driven by John FERTIG, of Twelfth and Laurel St.,
was damaged slightly in a crash that occurred about 1:30 Thursday
afternoon, at the corner of Mahantongo and Centre Sts. In a
collision with a truck.
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Saturday, June 13, 1942 (page 4)
FRACKVILLE: THREE COUPLES ARE MARRIED
A pretty wedding was solemnized in the Church of the Annunciation of
the B. V. M. this morning when Miss Agnes PETRUSKY, R. N. the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. PETRUSKY of Fifth St., Frackville
became the bride of Albert, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. SCHLACK of
Shenandoah. The nuptial mass was celebrated by the Rev. Leon
PECIUKEVICH and the pastor the Rev. S. J. NORBUTAS performed the
marriage ceremony. (etc.)
DENGLER-HEATON NUPTIALS
At a nuptial high mass celebrated in the Holy Rosary Church, Mahanoy
Plane at 10 o'clock this morning. Miss Dorothy HEATON of Gilberton,
the daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. Wm. HEATON became the bride of
Joseph J. DENGLER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred DENGLER of Frackville.
The marriage ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. P. J.
FLEMING and the Rev. John J. CARROLL, read the mass. (etc.)
GILBERTON
Miss Anna WEEKS, daughter of Mrs. Minnie WEEKS, became the bride of
Thomas KIRBY, son of John KIRBY of Mahanoy Plane, at a ceremony in
the Holy Rosary Church, Gilberton, by Father CUMMINGS assisted by
Father FLEMING. They were attended by Miss Catherine KIRBY and
William MEADE. They will reside in Pottstown where the bridegroom
is employed.
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LEGAL NOTICE
I (Charles A. PILLSBURY) will not be responsible for any bills
contracted by anyone other than myself... Charles A. PILLSBURY.
TESTAMENTARY NOTICE
Estate of Annie NEMETH (Annie CERMAK), late of the village of Glen
Dower, Foster Twp., County of Schuylkill, and State of Pennsylvania,
deceased.
Letters testamentary on said estate having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted therein are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the
same will present them without delay for settlement to.
Walter SIDORIAK,
Pottsville, Pa.
Executor.
TESTAMENTARY NOTICE
Estate of Julia MAYTIA or MATTEA, late of the Village of Brockton,
County of Schuylkill, and the State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters testamentary on said estate having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted therein are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the
same will present them without delay for settlement to.
Joseph J. MATTEA
Brockton, Pennsylvania
Administrator
Or Malcolm D. REEVES, Attorney
602 Thompson Bldg., Pottsville, Pa.
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Wednesday, June 17, 1942
AUTO SKIDS ON CURVE NEAR BUCK RUN
An accident happened at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning two miles
north of Minersville on a curve on the road between Duncittand Buck
Run, when the automobile skidded and struck a pole.
The car was driven by Ellen SCHMIDT of 2037 Centre St., Ashland, who
was going toward Minersville, when the accident occurred.
She was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital by a passing coal
trucker, for treatment of injuries of the left knee. Damage to her
car was about $75.
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Friday, June 19, 1942
RECOVER BODY ENTOMBED MAN
The body of John YATSKO, 43, an independent miner of Maryd., who was
entombed when the roof caved in at the coal hole in which he was
working Thursday afternoon was recovered several hours later by
fellow workers and others who volunteered in the rescue work.
The victim was working with Geo. KUPETZ and John SCHAEFFER when the
fall trapped him. Several times he was uncovered but recurrent
falls kept the rescuers from recovering him alive.
The victim is unmarried and resided at the home of a nephew, John
YATSKO, in Maryd.
To survive there are these brothers and sisters: Andrew, Peter and
Adam, all of Maryd; Mrs. Jeff LENTZ, and Mrs. Stanley BROZNA of
McAdoo.
The funeral will be held from the home of his nephew, Monday morning
with a requiem mass in St. Bartholomew's Church and interment in
McAdoo.
Deputy Coroner A. R. SNYDER, Tamaqua, released the body to A. J.
AZLONIS of New Phila.
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CRITICALLY ILL AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Mary H. YOUNGFLEISCH of 1500 W. Norwegian St., widow of John
YOUNGFLEISCH, is a patient at the Warne Hospital. She has been
under treatment for the past three weeks and her condition is
regarded as critical. Mrs. Youngfleisch is the mother of City
Councilman Youngfleisch.
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Wednesday, July 8, 1942
BREAKS ARM IN FALL
Mrs. Margaret HORNING, of the Anna D. Apartments, N. Second St.,
slipped and fell on the sidewalk at Centre and Market Sts., Tuesday
night, and received injuries that caused her removal to the
Pottsville Hospital for treatment. She sustained a fracture of the
left arm, between the wrist and the elbow and a sprain of her right
ankle. Policemen COLLINS and CONNERS assisted Mrs. HORNING, who
later was removed to her home.
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Roedersville
WASHINGTON TP. HOURS FOR GAS
Residents of Washington Township residing in the Conrads, Big Dam and
Roedersville school sections are asked to register at the
Roedersville school building on July 9-10 and 11th.
On the 9th the residents of the Conrad school section are asked to
call at the Roedersville school building from 12 noon to 6 p.m.
On the 10th the residents of the Roedersville school section from 12
noon to 6 p.m.
On the 11th the residents of the Big Dam section are asked to come
between 7 a.m. and 12 noon.
PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. Walter GUILDIN of Sch. Haven visited Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
NAGLE and family.
Mr. and Mrs. George FELTY of Suedberg visited their daughter, Mrs.
Wm. DOUGLAS of Friedensburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy BOYER of Llewellyn visited the latters parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank HAIN.
Walter REED Jr. of Pottsville is spending his vacation with his
grandparents.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank HAIN Mr. and Mrs. Earl HUMMEL and daughters, Pearl
and Rheta visited the former's father Sherman HUMMEL and family of
Friedensburg.
Mr. and Mrs. William REBER of Flat Hill residing on the former Fred
HUMMEL farm have purchased the Snyder Valley school house and are
preparing to convert it into a home.
Mr. and Mrs. Abner HAFER of Hamburg visited with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel STUMP.
Milton NAGLE placed a new shingle roof on the Daniel GERBER barn.
Irvin HUMMEL, Sr. took the school children census for the Washington
Township district.
Mr. and Mrs. Marlin WOLFE of Lancaster made a business trip to this section.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis KRAUSE and family of Long Run Valley visited Mr.
and Mrs. Lester BROWN and family on the FELTY farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore DARCAS and daughters, Arlene and Erma of
Friedensburg, visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter STUMP.
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Thursday, August 20, 1942
Funerals
Mrs. Wm. NEIDLINGER--The funeral of Lyda, wife of William NEADLINGER
was held Wednesday afternoon from her late home, 215 S. 4th St.,
Minersville. Services were conducted at the house by Rev. C. B.
FELTON, pastor of the Methodist Church and Interment was in the Union
Cemetery. The pall bearers were: Jacob GREGORY, Wm. I. MORGAN, Roy
WILLIAMS, Guy ALLEN, Garfield TURNER, Mason DITZLER. The Ritzel
Funeral Home had charge.
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Saturday, August 29, 1942
RIDING ON RUNNING BOARD CAUSED DEATH.
Arthur FELKER, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick FELKER, of Lavelle,
who died in the Fountain Springs Hospital, Friday afternoon, of
injuries received Thursday afternoon, was riding home from his work
at the Hi-Grade Fuel Company at Lavelle, when he fell from the
running board of a car.
The youth and two companions Henry MAY and Warren KLASS, were
standing on the side of the road when Daniel DENGLER, of Mowery, a
justice of the peace and deputy coroner for that section, offered
them a ride home. Warren sat in the car and the other two boys clung
to the side of the car while standing on the running board.
Arthur FELKER lost his hold and fell to the road and was knocked
unconscious. He rallied and appeared none the worse, but several
hours later collapsed and was taken to the hospital.
Besides his parents, the youth is survived by two brothers, Kenneth
and William, and two step-brothers, Robert and Ralph SELTZER.
The Frackville Motor Police investigated the accident.
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Tuesday, September 22, 1942
PLANE CRASHED INTO MIDDLETOWN HOUSE, PILOT BELIEVED KILLED.
Middletown, Pa.--An airplane crashed into a home near the Middletown
Army Air Depot today. First reports were that the pilot was killed
and the plane caught fire and burned.
Witnesses said the plane barely cleared a church steeple and plunged
against the corner of Dr. O. H. SWARTZ'S home, three blocks from the
business district.
Middletown's Fire Apparatus together with the fire fighting equipment
of the Air Depot was rushed to the scene but could not reach the
pilot because of the intense heat from the burning gasoline and
plane.
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SPECIAL PANEL, MURDER TRIAL
Eleven Obtained When Regular Panel is Exhausted.
A special panel of 25 jurors was ordered by Pres. Judge Cyrus M.
PALMER to be summoned by Sheriff WALTER to report at 9:30 Wednesday
morning in No. 1 Court Room to complete the jury being selected to
try 15-year-old Emma POLETTI of Deep Creek, Barry Twp., on the charge
of murder.
The regular panel became exhausted at the noon hour today after 76
jurors had been examined and 11 were accepted and sworn, leaving one
more juror to be obtained and two alternates. There are 12 jurors in
a manslaughter trial that ended this afternoon in the court room of
Judge DALTON that will be called on Wednesday morning as prospective
jurors and will be called first thing before the special list of
jurors are pressed into service.
Dist. Atty. WHITEHOUSE and his deputy C. W. STAUDENMEIER for the
Commonwealth and Attys. Frank A. GALLAGHER and J. F. MAHONEY,
defense counsel stated this afternoon that they expected to secure
the remaining three jurors by noon Wednesday, immediately after which
the Commonwealth would start weaving their case on which they will
ask the jury for the death penalty for the youthful defendant for
killing her 44 year old father last March with a pumpkin charge fired
from a shotgun.
Of the 11 jurors so far secured, 6 are women. The jury is quartered
at the Necho Allen Hotel.
The Jurors
The jurors obtained so far includes the following: Harry
DORNBLASSER, Tamaqua, foreman; Salem SMITH, Orwigsburg; Miss Amy
MOYER, Sch. Haven; Eva S. MILLER, Reinerton; Harry GERHARD,
Orwigsburg; Morris RIZZARD, Orwigsburg; Mrs. Kathryn SHELER, 214 N.
Third St., Pottsville; Mrs. Milton MARKLE, Walker Twp.; Mrs. Marion
MAY, Port Carbon; Mrs. Carrie M. WALTON, 622 N. Second St.,
Pottsville; and Charles CASPER, New Phila.
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Saturday, September 26, 1942
SENT ALL ITS SONS TO WORLD WAR I... SCHAEFFER'S HILL DOES IT AGAIN.
Thos. W. BOYCHALK, killed in action August, 1942 (picture)
Seaman 2nd Class Stanley W. PLEVA, killed in action, August 1942 (picture)
Pvt. Peter BURKAS (Picture)
Corp. Vincent LEWIS (Picture)
Corp. Jos. PURCELL (Picture)
John PLEVA Pfc. (Picture)
Pvt. Nick DeSTEFANO (Picture)
Raymond F. PLEVA Pfc. (Picture)
Staff Sergt. Harold BERNER (Picture)
Pvt. George SIRKO (Picture)
Pvt. Jos. BROBST (Picture)
Sgt. Walter S. PLEVA (Picture)
Pvt. Jas. BERNER (Picture)
Corp. Geo. PANAK (Picture)
Pvt. Alfred BAXTER (Picture)
Seaman Chas BAXTER (Picture)
Pvt. Wm. PURCELL (Picture)
2nd Lt. Vincent PANAK (Picture)
Sgt. Albert J. PLEVA (Picture)
Pvt. Martin KODASH, believed to be one of the smallest men in the army. (Picture)
John BOYCHALK (Picture)
History has repeated itself in the small community of Schaeffer's
Hill, near Minersville, which sent all of its eligible sons to serve
in World War I and has done so in this conflict.
Of the 111 residents of the community, 23 have answered their
country's call and two of these have made the supreme sacrifice.
Sunday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock the entire community and friends
from all sections of the county will hold a patriotic rally and
dedicate the community's service flag, with its 21 blue and two gold
stars.
Tribute will be paid to the youths serving in the Army, Navy,
Marines, and Air Force, and a special memorial tribute will be paid
to the two boys, who have died as heroes.
It is probably an unprecedented fact that no other community has sent
all of its eligible sons to war, and therefore the ceremony, in which
the living will be honored and the dead remembered will excel all
others in its fervor and patriotism.
There are 30 homes in the community and eight of these homes have
sent brothers to their country's call and two of these homes are
bereft of sons and brothers.
All of the boys except two are graduates of Cass Township High School
and of these two, one is a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High
School and the other a native of Czecho Slovakia, who came to this
country as a youth.
The entire populace has contributed to the fund for the service flag
and it is their goal to place a lasting memorial in stone and bronze
in the town, a fitting tribute to all the brave sons.
E. J. BOYLE and Mrs. Henry LEWIS have been tireless in their
preparations for the gala day Sunday.
Judge James J. CURRAN, Minersville, will be the principal speaker and
Thomas C. CONDRON, Jr., will be the master of ceremonies.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Testamentary Notice
Estate of Thomas J. DOUGHERTY, late of the Borough of McAdoo, County
of Schuylkill, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters testamentary on said estate having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make
payment immediately and those having claims or demands against same
will present them without delay for settlement to:
John Y. DOUGHERTY and Joseph M. DOUGHERTY., Executors.
72 Tamaqua St., McAdoo, Pa.
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Thursday, January 21, 1943
FATALLY HURT IN ALASKA MINE.
Engaged in robbing pillars at the Alaska colliery, of the P. & R. C.
& I. Co., Walter GINGALESKI, 28, a mine laborer, of the Mt. Carmel
district, was instantly killed Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.
Assisting him was Nicholas BROKENSHIRE. They were clearing away
loosened coal preparatory to replacing props that had been knocked
out by a previously discharged shot. A big piece of rock dropped
suddenly from the roof. It struck him on the top of the head and
body, knocking him down.
Dr. Samuel of Mt. Carmel, with the "first aid" team, removed the body
to the surface. His skull was crushed showing that death came
quickly. BROKENSHIRE, a few feet away from the ill-fated mine
worker, escaped with a few slight cuts from small pieces of flying
debris.
GINGALESKI was single. He lived at 490 Snyder St., at Atlas.
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Missing in Action--Corp. Leo M. MILLER
Son of Mrs. Emma J. SULLIVAN of 2 S. Railroad street, Frackville, and
Pvt. Leo SULIVAN of Santa Ana, Calif., who has been reported missing
in action in North Africa. The last letter from her son was
received by Mrs. SULLIVAN on Dec. 24, strangely enough on the day on
which he was lost in action. It had been written several weeks
before.
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Wednesday, January 27, 1943
F. E. MELLET DIES AT SHENANDOAH
Bank President Succumbs After 5 Weeks Illness
Frank E. MELLET, aged 53, well known banker, died at his home, 10 S.
White St., Shenandoah, at 6:20 Wednesday morning after being ill for
the past 5 weeks with a heart condition.
He was born in Shenandoah on Sept. 7, 1889, a son of the late Michael
and Barbara MELLET. He resided in Shenandoah all his life, was
educated in the Shenandoah schools and graduated from the Holy
Cross College, Worcester, Mass. He had been a director in the First
National Bank at Shenandoah since 1921, succeeding his father who
died then, and he later organized the Union National Bank and was
president at the time of his death. He was also treasurer of the
Mutual Building and Loan Association and president of the Mutual
Realty Co. as well as the vice president of the city National Bank,
Pottsville.
For many years, he was a member of the Fountain Springs Country Club
and of the Pottsville Club and for years was a director of the
County Insane Hospital. He belonged to the Shenandoah Elks Lodge
and the American Legion and served a term as school director in
Shenandoah. He was a member of the Church of the Annunciation and
was well known for his charity work which was always done very
quietly.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. David REEVES, of Pottsville and
Mrs. Irvin HEINTZ, of Brownfield, Mass. And one brother, Wm. M.
MELLET, of Phila. He had several nephews and nieces, among them
being Atty. Frank MELLET and his sister, Miss Barbara, who made their
home with Mr. MELLET.
The funeral will take place on Saturday morning, with the Flaherty
Estate in charge.
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FAMILY OF NINE HOMELESS IN SPRING GARDEN ST. FIRE
A Pottsville family of nine, including a 15 day-old infant, were left
homeless and lost most of their clothes and furnishings when fire
gutted the dwelling they occupy at 323 Spring Garden St., shortly
before 10 o'clock this morning.
The furnishings of another family living next door at 321 were
carried out into the street by the neighbors and firemen when the
blaze threatened that dwelling also and succeeded in burning through
a partition at the top of the staircase on the second floor.
The burned out family is that of Mrs. William WEIKEL and includes
these members: Elmer and Francis, adults; John, 18; Jean, 16;
James, 14; Mrs. Betty MELICHIONE and her 15 day old son, Stephen, and
a granddaughter, Joyce WEIKEL, five, Mr. WEIKEL, father of the
family, is working in Philadelphia.
The family whose furniture it was necessary to move because of the
threat of flames was that of Mr. and Mrs. Harry ARTZ who have seven
children. (etc.)
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Thursday, February 11, 1943
ELLENGOWAN MAN DROPS DEAD AT COLLIERY
Robert McLAUGHLIN, 49, of Ellengowan, an employee at the
Knickerbockers Colliery, dropped dead from natural causes in the
gangway at the colliery Thursday. He is survived by his wife and two
children.
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February 22, 1943
Miss Agnes KEPKO is Bride of Soldier
Mrs. Edward JACOBY
Miss Agnes KEPKO, daughter of Mrs. Mary KEPKO, of Nichols St., became
the bride of Pvt. Edward JACOBY, son of Mrs. Catharine JACOBY, of St.
Clair, Wednesday February 17. The ceremony was performed in SS. Peter
and Paul's Church, St. Clair, by Rev. Father KOPEC.
Miss Steffie BLAHOSKY and Edmund MONAHAN, St. Clair, were the
attendants.
Mrs. JACOBY is employed by the Pottsville Tobacco Company. Pvt.
JACOBY is stationed at Camp Wheeler, Ga. Before his induction he
was with the St. Clair police force. (picture)
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KLINGERSTOWN BOY PRISONER OF JAPS
Mr. and Mrs. William ADAMS, of Klingerstown, R. D. received word from
the government that their son, Bernard ADAMS, is a prisoner in the
Philippines. No word was received from him since one year ago in
October. He is their eldest son. His mother is a niece of Mrs.
Edith HODGE, of this city.
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AUBURN SOLDIER TO WED DARBY GIRL
Mr. and Mrs. John A. SCHULTZ of Auburn, announce the engagement of
their granddaughter, Shirley GEHRIS, to Richard BROBST of Auburn.
Miss GEHRIS attended the Upper Darby Schools and is employed by the
War Price and Rationing Board. Mr. BROBST, who attended the Auburn
Schools, will be inducted into the U. S. Army on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
He has been employed at the Cramp Ship Yards.
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PRETTY WEDDING TAKES PLACE IN HECKSCHERVILLE
MRS. MICHAEL KONDRASKY
St. Kieran's Church, Heckscherville, was the scene of a pretty
wedding when Miss Anna Mae CARR, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John CARR
of Glen Dower, became the bride of Michael KONDRASKY, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Makita KONDRASKY of Primrose. The ceremony was performed
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock followed by a nuptial mass with Rev.
John MATSKO officiating. (etc. Picture)
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Monday, March 8, 1943
TAMAQUA AIRMAN LOST IN CARIBBEAN
Washington, Mar. 8--An Army plane with a crew of five, missing in the
Caribbean area since January 24, has been listed as "definitely
lost" the War Department said. Among those aboard were Maj. Lewin
B. BARRINGER of Wayne, Pa. Chief of glider production and training
unit, Air Support Command: First Lieut. Aneef K. KOURY, Chester,
Pa. And Tech. Sgt. Joseph DRAGELIS, Engineer, Tamaqua, Pa.
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Thursday, March 14, 1943
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the Late Sylvester WELDA of Phila., wish to thank all
those who so kindly assisted them in their recent bereavement, also
those who sent cards, flowers, and furnished cars.
The family of the Late Mrs. Frank YALSIE of 21 N. George St., wish to
thank all of those who so kindly assisted them in their recent
bereavement, also those who sent cards, flowers and furnished cars.
The family of the late Rev. Nicholas STRUTYNSKY of Minersville wish
to thank the Clergy, Church Societies, Boy Scouts, Parishioners and
friends who so kindly assisted them in their recent bereavement, also
those who sent cards, mass cards, flowers and furnished cars.
The family of the late Joseph BURCH of 1245 Pottsville St.,
Mechanicsville, wish to think all those who so kindly assisted them
in their recent bereavement, also those who sent cards, flowers and
furnished cars.
The family of the late Mrs. Mary ZAKAUSKAS of Minersville, wish to
thank all those who so kindly assisted them in their recent
bereavement, also those who sent cards, flowers and furnished cars.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Estate of Mrs. Frank ZIMMERMAN, also shown as Kate Zimmerman, and
Catherine Zimmerman, late of Mill Creek, East Norwegian Twp., county
of Schuylkill, State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters of Administration on said estate having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the
same will present them without delay for settlement to:
Ambrose CULBERT,
Mill Creek Manor, East Norwegian Twp.
Administrator.
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April 7, 1943
KATHRYN E. HEIM WEDS SGT. NAFFIN AT SCH. HAVEN
The Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven, was the
setting for a pretty wedding which took place on Tuesday morning at 8
o'clock, when Miss Kathryn E. HEIM, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
C. Heim, 409 Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven, became the bride of
Staff Sergt. Robert S. Naffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. NAFFIN,
of Star Route, Schuylkill Haven. The double ring ceremony was
performed by Rev. E. Richard ACKER, pastor of the church.
An organ recital by Miss Isabelle HOFFMAN, cousin of the bridegroom
and church organist, preceded the ceremony. White roses decorated
the alter.
Mrs. A. S. SMITH, a close friend of the bride and sister-in-law of
the bridegroom, was matron of honor, and A. S. NAFFIN, brother of the
bridegroom, the best man. (etc.)
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Norman W. CLEMENS, of Washington, D. C., son of Elmer and the late
Verna Bruce Clemens, was inducted into the Army on May 16, 1942, and
has been at Las Vegas, Nev.; Kessler Field, Luke Field, and now is
stationed at Santa Maria, Calif. He writes his aunt, Mrs. John F.
CONFAIR, of this city, that he is well. He and his father are
natives of this city.
Pvt. William SCHROPP, Jr., a radio operator in the U. S. Air Corps
stationed at Will Rogers Field, Okla., is spending a ten day furlough
at the home of his mother, at 603 W. Race Street, this city. He has
been in the service for eight months and this is his first visit
home. His brother, Corp. Jas. SHELHAMMER, of Ft. Monmouth, N. J.,
visited him over the weekend, before leaving for a southern camp, to
which he has been assigned.
Pvt. Vincent H. LINKHURST of Pottsville is home from Fort Meyers,
Florida, on a 15 day furlough.
Pvt. William E. MADARA, son of Mrs. Roy MADARA, of 605 Mauch Chunck
St., this city, who entered the service on March 6, 1942, has been
assigned to the Coast Artillery Camp Haan, Calif. He will observe
his birthday anniversary on Thursday, April 8.
Jack FAULLS, 17, of 219 N. George St., so of Alderman and Mrs. John
T. FAULLS, took examinations at Reading on Wednesday for enlistment
in the Air Corps of the U. S. Navy. He is a senior at Pottsville
High School and is a graduate in June. He was a member of the
Pottsville High School Band and the A-Cappella Choir. Jack is 6 feet
one inch tall and weighs over 200 pounds.
Jack RYAN, U. S. N., returned to Washington D. C. after spending the
weekend at the home of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Al.
DEGREGORIO, of East Market St. Mah. City.
Pvt. Charles MCLAUGHLIN, son of Chief of Police and Mrs. A. P.
MCLAUGHLIN, Mah. City, has been taking an active part in the North
African campaign, according to letters received locally from the
young man. He has been in the service two years, five months of
which has been overseas in England, Scotland and North Africa.
Staff Sergt. Earl R. LORD, who has finished his flying training and
received his bomber wings at Lake Charles, La., has returned to camp
after spending 10 days with his wife, the former Merl June THOMAS, at
the home of her father, Robert J. THOMAS, St. Clair. He is now ready
for active service.
FRACKVILLE ENGINEER NAMED SEABEE CHIEF
Charles G. KOCH , 45, of 116 S. Fourth St., Frackville, left Phila.
Tuesday for training at Camp Peary, Magruder, Va., with the rating of
Chief Carpenter's Mate in the Seabees, the Navy's construction
battalions.
Mr. Koch, assistant colliery engineer of the East Bear Ridge Colliery
Co., Packer No. 5, Girardville, at the time of his enlistment, will be
Chief of Party of a Seabees surveying unit.
The Seabees are charged with the job of building and maintaining Navy
bases and installations outside the continental limits of the United
States.
Under a newly established procedure, men 18 to 38 years of age with
specialized skills can apply for voluntary induction in the
Seabees. Immediate ratings as high as chief petty officer are open
to qualified craftsmen. Applications for enlistment can be filed at
the Navy Recruiting Stations in either Reading or Allentown.
Similar enlistments are open in the Army Engineers.
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Mr. KOCH served in the Army during the last war, Mrs. KOCH and two
sons, Robert, 13, and John, 14, reside at Frackville. A third son,
Charles William, 17, enlisted in the Navy last month.
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GHOST FIGHTERS
Pvt. EDWARD M. FRITZ, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael FRITZ, Arnout
street, St. Clair (picture)
Pvt. Clarence J. HEONICH, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence HOENICH, 422
Lewis Street, Minersville, are two Schuylkill county youths being
trained as ghost fighters officially called sanitary technicians at
the medical replacement center, Camp Pickett, Va. Their job will be
to fight plague and disease that haunt battlefields, and soldier
camps. FRITZ is a graduate of St. Clair High School.
Anniversaries-Wednesday April 1
Birthday-
Joseph KALOVCAK, son of Mr. and Mrs. John KALOVCAK, of 276 Wallace St., his 16th.
Mrs. George HARTZEL, 350 Front St., Jalappa.
George KLINGER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. KLINGER, of 604 Harrison Street.
Agnes BAWN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank BAWN, 583 E. Market St., her 16th.
Stone OSBECK, son of Mrs. Marian OSBECK, 12th and W. Arch Sts.
Henry REHMAN, 1327 Mt. Hope Ave.
Grace HOUSER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George HOUSER, 19th and W. Norwegian St.
Jean Irma FETTER, daughter of Mark FETTER, Girardville, her 14th.
James SYLVESTER, grandson of Mrs. Arthur SYLVESTER, S. Centre Street.
Barbara TAVENNER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. TAVENNER, Howard Ave.
Wedding-
Dr. and Mrs. Frank OLMES, Orwigsburg, their 3rd.
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent GALLIANO, Schuylkill Ave., their 3rd.
JACK HOCHGERTEL NOW IN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL
Jack HOCHGERTEL of this city, marine, who was wounded in fighting at
Gudalacanal, is now in the U. S. Naval Hospital at Mare Island,
Calif., his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hochgertel of 408 N. Tenth
street, have been informed by telegram.
He has been brought to California from New Guinea where he was in a
hospital and has been in five different hospitals since suffering his
wound. His recovery has been retarded because of malaria he also
contracted.
Jack has been in service 15 months, on April 21, and left for
overseas duty last April 11.
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PFC. LEO CORBY JAP PRISONER
Pfc. Leo J. CORBY hurrying through the rain and snow storm, Tuesday
evening at 8:30 o'clock, Manager William S. BROBST went to Diener's
Hill, a suburban point of St. Clair, in his private car to deliver a
telegram that was received at the Western Union Telegraph Office in
this city, which he handed to Mrs. Loretta L. CORBY.
It carried the news that her son, Pfc. Leo J. CORBY, 22, from whom
she had heard nothing for 15 months, was alive and well, but a
prisoner in the Nipponese-occupied Philippines.
Though a prisoner, his mother said she was overjoyed to be assured
that he was alive. She said that she had never lost faith that her
prayers for her son's safety would be answered. Mrs. CORBY informed
BROBST that she has another son, now in training with the Marine
Corps on Parris Island, S. C. She told the messenger that he was a
most welcome visitor to her home.
Pfc. CORBY was a member of a quartermaster detachment at Fort
McKinley, having been sent directly to the Philippines after his
enlistment on his 18th birthday in April of 1940.
He attended the St. Clair High School and left school in his senior
year and served 18 months in CCC camps.
His father, Leo, is a veteran of the First World War.
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SOLDIER DIES OF HEAD INJURY
Staff Sergeant David F. BERWICK, 20, of 114 East Market St., Mahanoy
City, died in a hospital at Camp Bowie, Texas, from a head injury,
according to word received by his father, David BERWICK, Sr., on
Tuesday afternoon.
Monday evening, Mr. BERWICK received a telegram that his son was
critically ill with recovery doubtful. The second telegram came
Tuesday afternoon announcing his death. No details of his passing
were contained in the telegram only that a letter was following.
Born in Mahanoy City, a son of David and the late Mrs. Ethel, nee
SCHAEFFER, BERWICK, Sgt. BERWICK resided here all his life. He
graduated from the Mahanoy City H. S. with the Class of 1940 and for
a period of time before his enlistment on June 6, 1942, was employed
at the Brilliant Works at Temple.
Upon his enlistment, he was sent to Fort Riley, Kans., for his basic
training and then to Camp Hood, Texas, where he was a member of a
tank destroyer outfit.
He was a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church.
Surviving are his bride, two months, Salina of White City, Kans.; his
father, at home; two brothers, Sgt. William BERWICK, at Alamogordo,
New Mex., and Paul, of Phila.; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Alice
BERWICK, at home. The body is expected to arrive here Friday.
Burial from home of uncle, Wm. SCHAEFFER, 522 E. Railroad St., H. F.
CLIFFORD is in charge of the funeral.
DOUBT OF IDENTITY
Wednesday morning the BERWICK'S received a special air letter in
which the name of the other son, Sgt. William BERWICK was used
instead of that of David's name, used in the previous two messages,
telling of his injury and death.
Inasmuch as David was stationed in Texas and Wm. In N. Mexico, there
was little doubt about the authenticity of the news of David's death
in Texas.
The Red Cross at Mahanoy City is waiting word from El Paso with the
correct information on which of the BERWICK soldier brothers is dead.
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April 19, 1943
PVT. STANZIOLA JAP PRISONER
Mahanoy City
Mr. and Mrs. John STANZIOLA, of New Boston, received word from the
War Department that their son, Pfc. Gerard Joseph STANZIOLA, who was
previously reported missing in action, is a prisoner of the Japanese.
Pfc. STANZIOLA enlisted, in the Signal Corps at Brooklyn, N. Y. in
March 1941, and was stationed at Fort Monmouth, N. J. when sent
overseas on July 1941. He was stationed at Fort McKinley in the
Philippine Islands when they fell to the Japs.
MILITARY BURIAL
Military honors were accorded Francis MCCULLOUGH, veteran of World
War I, who was buried from his late residence, 624 E. Mahanoy street.
Services were held at the house and in the Grace Reformed Church by
the Rev. C. M. BAVER, pastor, who officiated at the grave in the
Protestant Cemetery where burial was made.
Military rites were in charge of members of Hall-Reese Post 1420,
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The casket bearers, all members of the V. F. W., were Adam BOWEN,
Charles THOMAS, Frank REARDON, John GILLESPIE, Peter DEESING and
Michael EVANKO.
The members of the firing squad were John PETRITSCH, Bert WHITCOMB,
George DIETRICH, Joseph LUCAS and Nicholas BURKE.
The color bearers were Albert ANSPACH and Roy HEITZ and the color
guards were Bert LORD and Martin HOUSER. The bugler was George
HEFFNER, Jr.
Louis TRUSKOWSKI was the funeral director.
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DELANO WOMAN DIES
Mary, wife of Alphonsus LONG, of 17 Walnut St., Delano, died at her
home, after an illness of several years. Born in Shenandoah, 43
years ago, she was the former Miss Mary JALINSKY and for the past 27
years resided in Delano. She was a member of St. Canicus' R. C.
Church, Mahanoy City.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Howard KESTER,
Delano; Mrs. Paul GIMBEL and Alma, at home; one son, John, in the U.
S. Army stationed at Camp Hood, Texas, and one grandson, three
sisters, Mrs. Wm. MORGAN, Patriotic Hill; Mrs. Matthew EVANS,
Shavertown and Miss Katherine, of Wilkes-Barre.
Higgins, Mt. Carmel, is the funeral director.
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GIRARDVILLE CHILD INJURED BY AUTO
Mary HEINE, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HEINE of
Girardville, was struck by a car driven by Jos. WEIDE of Girardville
and received injuries of the head. She was admitted to the Ft.
Springs Hospital.
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FUNERALS
Mrs. Rose RICHARDS-The funeral of Mrs. Rose Paciasas (Blazis) was
held Saturday morning from her home in Marlin.
A solemn requiem mass was celebrated in St. Francis' Lithuanian
Church by Father Chas, Rauckauskas, sub deacon. Interment was made
in the parish cemetery.
The pall bearers were John KUNIGONIS, Frank DELLAGO, Anthony FANICK,
Robt. NAUYALIS, Jos. TARONIS and Peter SUPKO.
Wm. Tuson, Minersville, was the funeral director.
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April 29, 1943
Our Men and Women in Service
In a letter received by Mrs. May Anna BEHNEY, of Pinegrove, from Miss
Sergine CHATELAIN, of New Caledonia, where Mrs. Behney's son, Jim, was
stationed until recently, Miss Chatelain writes that Jim is on the way
to the United States, where he will attend officer's candidate
school. Miss Chatelain, who has become a close friend of Jim's, also
states that Jim is in good health and is very happy. The letter was
mailed April 4. Jim has a brother, Richard, also in the service in a
camp in the U. S.
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Orwigsburg WAVE
Jane B. MOYER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli MOYER, Orwigsburg, who
made her home with an aunt, Mrs. Emma BERG, also of Orwigsburg,
enlisted in the WAVES at Phila. On March 22, and will leave for
Hunter College on May 4. She is a graduate of Millersville State
Teachers College and was employed as a teacher in the Landingville
schools.
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May 1, 1943
CAROLYN MALICK BRIDE OF PVT. EDWIN H. SMITH
At a very lovely wedding which was solemnized Saturday afternoon at
2 in the Trinity Reformed Church, Miss Carolyn A. MALICK, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John MALICK of Fairview St., became the bride of Pvt.
Edwin H. SMITH, of Camp Van Dorn, Miss., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
SMITH, of W. Market St. The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Robert A. BAUSCH, pastor of the church.
Miss Pruella CHRIST of Pine Grove, a cousin of the bride, was her
maid of honor and only attendant. Douglas JONES of Tamaqua, now
stationed at Fort Dix, was the best man and the usher was Allen
WAGNER, stationed at New York, N. Y. (etc., Picture)
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FORMER MINERSVILLE GIRL WEDS SOLDIER IN LEBANON
Saturday morning at 8:15, Miss Mary Flora ORFF, of Lebanon, formerly
of Minersville, and Pvt. Dan GAFFORD, of San Diego, Calif., were
married during a nuptial mass celebrated by Reb. Robert MAHER,
assistant rector of St. Mary's of the Assumption Church, Lebanon.
They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. John L. KING of Lebanon,
brother-in-law and sister of the bride. (etc.)
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19 SONS OF BUCK RUN CHAPEL TO BE HONORED
Service Flag, Honor Roll Dedicated To Them At Special Service Sunday.
(Pictures)
Nineteen sons of the English Lutheran Chapel at Buck Run will be
honored Sunday morning when a service Flag and honor roll will be
dedicated to them in an impressive ceremony scheduled in the Chapel
at 9. a. m. (etc.)
Pvt. Robert ZERBEY- son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel ZERBY, Lower Buck
Run. He is a member of an Infantry group on service at Camp
Atterbury, Ind. He has one brother, Frederick, at home.
Pvt. Stephen NEMETH.
PFC. Alex NEMETH-sons of the late Mr. and Mrs. John NEMETH,
Glendower. Alex was inducted on June 23rd, 1942 and is a members of
the Engineers at present stationed at Nashville, Tenn.
Stephen, who is a member of an Infantry group, in service at Fort
McClellan, Ala.
They have two sisters, Mrs. Mary DIETRICH, Buck Run and Mrs. Anna
CONVILLE, Pottsville.
Pvt. Elwood EVANS-son of Wm. EVANS, Buck Run and the late Mrs. Ella
EVANS, who is stationed at Camp Polk, La; with an armored tank
division. He has two brothers, Robert and John and one sister, Mrs.
Clarence RAUTZHEN all of Buck Run and a sister, Mrs. Hazel MATTERN,
Somersville, N. J.
Pvt. George STERLING, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry STERLING, Buck Run.
He is a member of a guard squadron in the Air Corps at Hondo,
Texas. He has the following sisters and brothers: Miriam, Henry,
Clarence, Ronald, Raymond, and Marilyn, and a sister Margt. Wife of
M/Sgt. Blair GRESENS, at Camp Gordon Johnson, Fla. And Mae, wife of
Corp. Demerest B. UTTER, stationed at Camp Shenanog, Greenville,
Penna.
AVN. Cadet Kay PHILLIPS
Russell PHILLIPS
Sons of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas PHILLIPS, Buck Run. Kay is at the
Classification Center, Nashville, Tenn., where he is taking mental
and physical tests prior to being assigned to a flight school.
Russell is a member of the graduating class of the Drexel Institute
of Technology at Phila. And is a member of the U. S. Army Reserves
and will enter the service upon graduation, as a mechanical engineer.
PVT. Clarence HARTER, son of Mrs. Kate HARTER, and the late Riley
HARTER, Glendower. He entered the service June 23rd, 1942, and was
honorably discharged Feb. 1943 due to age. He has a brother Arthur,
who is a member of the Army stationed at Macon, Ga. And another
brother, Howard, and a sister Gertrude, at home; also 3 other
sisters, Mrs. Charles DUPREY, Rutland, Va., Mrs. Fletcher GLEASON,
Procterville, Vt., and Mrs. Ed. DAVENPORT, Elizabeth, N. J.
T/Sgt. John GREAGOR, son of Mrs. Cora GREAGOR, Hegins, and the late
Herbert GREAGOR. He is stationed at the Army Air Force Field at
Gulfport, Miss.
Corp. James ZIMMERMAN
Pvt. George ZIMMERMAN, sons of Mrs. Elizabeth and the late John
ZIMMERMAN, Glendower. George is a member of a ground crew of the Air
Corps whose mail is addressed to an A. P. O. Number. James was
graduated on Monday, Apr 26th, from the Flexible Gunnery School at
Tyndall Field, Fla. And received his wings and a commission. He has
four sisters and three brothers: Jane, Ruth, and Cletus at home;
Mrs. James BOWERS, Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Elias KESSLER, Antioch, W. Va.;
Robert attending the Hershey Industrial School.
Pfc. Robert STEWART
Pvt. Wm. STEWART, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles STEWART, of Buck
Run. Robert is a member of a service squadron now in Australia.
Wm. Is a graduate of the U. S. Air Forces Fighter Aircraft Armorer
School and his location is unknown at the present time.
Pfc. James SCALES, Pvt. John SCALES, Petty Officer 3/C W. SCALES,
sons of Mr. and Mrs. Robert SCALES, Buck Run. James is a member of
an Engineers company in service in England. He is married to the
former Elizabeth GILMARTIN, Jonestown. John is an asst. gunner and a
radio operator in a tank division, stationed at Camp Polk, La. Wm.
SCALES is a petty officer on board a U. S. battleship and has been on
convoy duty but is now at Norfolk, Va.
Their father is a veteran of World War I, and had been a prisoner of
the Germans. They have three sisters, Martha and Elizabeth, at home
and Mrs. Jean NETHERCOTT, Milwaukee, Wis.
Marlen BEURY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard BEURY, Buck Run, who is in
the service of the Sea Bees stationed at Camp Endicott, Davisville,
R. I. He has the following brothers and sisters: Howard, Guy,
Herman, Pearl and Martha at home.
Corp. Thomas BUCHANAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John BUCHANAN, Buck Run,
who is a member of a ground crew of the U. S. Air Forces somewhere in
the South Pacific. He is married to the former, Mary Ellen SACHS,
9-03 W. Race St., Pottsville. Following are his sisters and
brothers: Mrs. Alex MACGREGOR and John of Buck Run; Wm., Baltimore,
Md.; Mark, Long Island, N. Y.; George, Tremont; James, Conschocken;
Robert and Mrs. Catherine JONES, Phila
27 SONS OF SUMMER HILL LUTHERAN CHURCH TO BE HONORED
Pvt. Lester STRAUSE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph STRAUSE, of
Schuylkill Haven, R. D., whose mother will be the Gold Star Mother of
St. Paul's Church at the dedication.
Lester was killed while fighting in Tunisia, February 19th, of this
year. He was inducted February, 1942; after training in several
camps was sent to England and landed in Africa in November. His
parents have been given his Purple Heart Medal. The soldier hero has
one brother and two sisters.
Staff Sergeant Guy H. HAND, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. HAND of 138
Columbia St., Sch. Haven is the first Sch. Haven youth to receive the
Medal of the Purple Heart for meritorious service in action. He was
wounded in the left arm during the Jap attack on Wheeler Field,
Hawaii. He has been in service since August 1940 and is in training
for air pilot in Hawaii. He has a brother, Lamar, and twin sisters,
Fay and Fern at home.
(etc. pictures)
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Tuesday, June 8, 1943
FORMER MARYD SOLDIER MISSING
Mrs. Mary SHADUSKY of 213 East Elm St., Tamaqua, has been notified by
the U. S. war office that her son, Private Charles SHADUSKY, 24 is
missing in the European area. The wire message was received via the
Western Union and was delivered by William S. BROBST last night at 9
o'clock.
The family since the soldiers induction, moved to their present
address from 124 Main St., Maryd. The telegram being directed to the
latter address.
Charles enlisted during November 1941. Only last Saturday, a letter
written by him a few days before he was reported missing, was
received by his parents. The father is a miner.
The SHADUSKYS have three other sons, two of them also in the army
service. They are Stiney, 26, training at Camp Leonard Wood, Mo. And
John, 28, receiving his training at Fort Hancock, N. J. The third
brother, Joseph, lives at home.
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LOCAL WOMEN MISSING
The local women reported missing are being sought by local police at
the request of their families. The first is Mrs. Jennie RUPP, 35, of
Mill Creek Manor, and the other is Doris DELKER, 20, of this city.
The former is reported missing since May 29 while the latter left
home last Saturday.