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Marian’s boys’ team took on Panther Valley in Martz Hall for the Schuylkill League Division II championships, and came up just short 59 to 60. Weatherly’s Kenny Lawson contributed 6 and Jon Garber 2.

Reviewer Pete Chapla wrote about Aladdin, deeming it “one of the year’s best and funniest films.” paraprofessionals, cleaners and custodians pay was raised to $10 an hour effective Feb. 23 (from $8.25).

Ruth I. wrote about a hearty lunch at Hanna’s Ugly Mug of their soup and salad bar – complete with a fruit salad dessert.

The board approved with regret the resignation of Jennifer Colecio as special education/student support secretary. Thanks for her time here in Weatherly were offered by board vice president Bill Knepper, from all of the board members. There are two applicants for the position from within the district.

Billie Jo Steward was approved to fill the opening for a part-time paraprofessional, to start February 9 or once all the clearances and paperwork is done.

Board member Matt von Frisch told the board that Steph Yurchak is “very

The Big Two’s Mr. Fun raised over $5,000 for the local Ronald McDonald House.

From The Journal

February 18, 1943

Publisher W. C. Taylor

“Way Down Below

Some of the reports given (hereabouts) were -32 at Split Rock, -31 at San(atorium), -29 at Atlas (Powder Company), -27 at Ferndale (Dairy Farm); -25 in town Monday and Tuesday mornings. At any rate, it was so cold here that the old Lehigh River above the dam heaved in the middle and thus got its back up for a considerable distance up stream.”

At the request of postmaster F. G. Staples, the Rev. Ernest Enslin, pastor excited about becoming head (baseball) coach…

He’s coached some of these kids before (and) is eager to get started … and to get outside…”

The board also appointed Ryan Kately as varsity track & field coach, at a stipend of $3,200. This year, there is also an assistant track & field coach, Paul DiGennaro, approved with a stipend of $2,100. Board president April Walters said that she’s “glad that we have an assistant coach. It was a lot for one person…”

In his report, student representative Michael Berger shared that the 150 trout eggs have hatched, and that the school’s Middle School Math Counts team came in second place in their competition. He noted the recent breakfast was of the Presbyterian Church has accepted the position of temporary substitute clerk at the White Haven Post Office to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Ireda Timinsky, who has held this position in a very efficient manner during the past five years.

Because of war conditions, the post office does not have a register of eligibles and it is not known when an examination will be held… The Rev. Enslin has considerable experience as a postal clerk and the local post office is very fortunate in obtaining his services.

The new set up of Air Raid warning signals was sounded before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The first steady blast to designate that enemy planes are headed this way; (second well-attended, and that senior night was “packed.” Winter sports are finishing their seasons, and spring sports teams are around the corner. was a) series of short or wavering blasts noting that bombing is expected; (and the signals) wound up with a second steady blast shortly after 11 a.m. denoting that enemy planes had passed but may return. All Clear came in over your radio or by phone at about 11:15 a.m.

The board approved use of facilities for a Weatherly 5th and 6th grade basketball tournament, to be held February 20 through March 2, in the gyms of both buildings.

The budget committee is awaiting figures from Governor Shapiro’s budget to move ahead with planning for next year’s WASD budget. A meeting for the budget committee will be in early April, according to business manager Robert Kachurak.

Knepper is encouraging members to attend the school district advocacy day in Harrisburg on April 8.

Harold Smaltz, a member of the faculty and former coach at the White Haven High School, has assumed the chairmanship of the Infantile Paralysis Drive in this town.

A $1 Dinner for 4 Boston Bean Croquettes with cheese sauce and bacon – 35¢; fresh buttered spinach – 15¢; cabbage salad – 16¢; bread and butter - 7¢; peach shortcake with whipped cream – 24¢; demi-tasse – 3¢.