Poughkeepsie Eagle-News from Poughkeepsie, New York • Page 5

DECEMBER 23, 1932 THE POUGHKEEPSIE EAGLE-NEWS FIVE JEWS PLANNING FOR CHANUKKAH Eight Day Festival to Open Tonight with Services At Synagogues Sabbath eve services at local synagogues tonight. will mark the opening of the eight day festival of Chanukkh, Feast. the. Dedication, one of the most Joyous of the minor holidays of the Jewish calendar. The holiday is and observed in Jewish homes and also A known as the Feast of Lights, in the synagogue wtth the lighting of candles.

One candle is lit the first day, two the second day, on and so on until eight are kindled the last. day of the feast. The festival commemorates the defeat of the Syrians by the Jews in 165 B. and the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem to the service of God after it had remained defiled for exactly three years. The festival lasts for eight, days in accordance with an old legend which states that a single cruse of undefled oil found in the Temple at the time of the rededication burned for eight days through the miraculous intervention of God.

In modern times the festival has assumed the character of a children's celebration, a period of great joy, marked by the playing of games and the recounting of the great deeds of the Jewish heroes and martyrs of the past. The festival commemorates also the first historic struggle for religious freedom, symbolizing the triumph of Judaism over A Chanukkah party will be given at Vassar temple Sunday afternoon for children of the Sunday school and the 40 orphan children of New York who are living on farms in Dutchess ty. The Sisterhood wil be in charge. READ THE CLASSIFIED ADS. 49 AN 50 For this NEW Economy Model Thor Never before- a value like this.

A brand new quality THOR Agitator Washer with high price features from "stem to stern" -for only: $49.50. small down payment brings it to your homes Pay the balance with the money this efficient THOR will save for you Call us for a free demonstration in your home. Luckey's Basement Luckey's Basement Praised by State LOUIS J. HOFFMAN A letter expressing the apprecation of the state department for the efforts extended in the past year by Louis J. Hoffman, of 392 Mill street, city sealer of weights and measures, was received yesterday by Mr.

Hoffman from Charles Reynolds, director, of the bureau of weights and measures. of the state department of agriculture and markets. Mr. Reynolds declared that the efforts of Mr. Hoffman aided in making the work of the bureau -success and said that "It has always been a great pleasure to work with you in protecting the Interest of the public." Mr.

Reynolds, in his letter, said also that "the report of our inspector who investigated your locality confirms my belief that I am receiving hearty support from you." MRS. MENNONNA DIES AT PIZZUTO RESIDENCE Mrs. Raffaela Mennonna, 72, died yesterday morning at the home of Benjamin Pizzuto, 102 Gafden street, where had lived for number of years. The funeral will be held from the funeral parlors of John V. Mellady, 280 Mill street, at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from Our Lady of Mount Carmel church where a mass of requiem will be celebrated.

Burial will be in St. Peter's cemetery. Mrs. Mermonna of taly and had lived in Poughkeepsie 33 years. 'She was the widow of Pasquale, Mennonna and leaves no survivors.

REV. STORZ CONDUCTS WASSENMULLER RITES The funeral of Mrs. Emma C. Wassenmuller was held yesterday. Afternoon from her home, 183.

Union street, where services were conducted by the Rev. Immanuel Stors, minister of the German Luthern church. Burlal was in the Poughkeepsie Rural cemetery under the direction of Charles J. Schlude. Y.

M. C. A. TO GIVE LIFE MEMBERSHIP TO FOUR Young Men's Christian association members who have completed 40 consecutive years in the organization will be awarded life- memberships, the local Board of directors voted Tuesday. The awards will be made at the annual meeting next week.

Guilford Dudley is the oldest ber of the here and helped 1 found the association in 1863. Others who will be entitled to the honor are Arr thur G. Smith, William D. Haight and Jesse J. Graham.

BURCHELL CHILD DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS William James Burchell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Burchell, died yesterday morning at the home of his parents in Red Hook after a few days' illness. The funeral will be held from the home of John Redder, at 10 o'clock this morning with sersvices by the Rev.

H. 8. Smith of Barrytown. Burial will be in Barrytown under the direction of E. C.

Hand. MILLERTON MAN FINED $25 IN FEDERAL COURT fine of $25 court at New Ralph Marino Robert P. plea of guilty lation. was levied in federal York Wednesday on of Millerton. Judge Patterson fined Marino on to a liquor law vio- Luckey, Platt Co.

Cordially Invites You to Attend a Community Christmas Carol Sing Friday, December 23rd, 1932 7 P. M. Mrs Iva Huff White, Soloist (Luckey's Street floor) LUCKEY. PLATT CO. Phone 2500 "INVEST IN QUALITY- IT PAYS" Store Hours 9 to 9 Luckey's the Store of Christmas Gifts, Better Selections, Larger Assortments and High-Quality, Low Priced Gifts.

Last Minute Shoppers Come to Luckey's Floral Fragrances Special 2 for $1.00 Regular Price $1.00 Bottle A Christmas gift of her favorite perfume in a flacon that will do credit to her boudoir. These delightful fragrances are featured: Jasmine Sweet Pea Gardenia Lily of the Valley Each bottle is individually, boxed. Mall orders accepted. (Luckey's Street floor) $1.00 Gifts for Boys White and Colored Shirts of fine, quality. Leather Helmets that are soft, warm and comfortable.

Silk, and Wool Mufflers protect his throat. Belt, buckle; tie clasp, and collar pin sets boxed. Three pairs of fine Golf Hose. Every boy wants them. Fine Broadcloth' Pajamas in white and colors.

(Luckey's Second floor) Luckey's 1933 DIARIES 5c ea. Warm, Light, All Wool BLANKETS $3.84 to $11.50 Soft plain colors, in gay plaids, in a variety of weights that are bound to fit the requirements of every person. Luckey's large assortment of complete selections, make gift buying easy. Give a blanket, the gift that has prominent place in everyone's home. (Luckey's Street -floor) Warm GLOVES Make Warm Friends 59c to $1.00 Wool Gloves and Mittens for children, misses and women in bright colors, the ideal gifts for motoring and sports wear, delightful Christmas gift for yourself or others.

(Luckey's Street floor) Will Your Christmas Dinner Table Be Prepared For The Feast This year there are more gifts for the home than ever, if the number of dinnerware sets we have sold is any 'indication. Gleaming white china, delicate ivory and pink body dinnerware, in delightfully wide assortment of patterns with border designs or sprays in colors of pink, blue and green "all have with universal, popular favor and to make them still more, attractive, the prices 'have been materially lowered. 32 pc. Set $2.87 32 pc. Breakfast Set $4.47.

54 pc. Dinner Set (service for 8) $6.87 66 pc. Dinner Set (service for 8) $16.87 95 pc. Dinner Set (service for 12) V. 66 pc.

China Dinner Set (Import) $26.87 .95 pc. China Dinner Set. (Import) $36.87 107 pc. Black Knight China Dinner Set $46.87 (Luckey's Housewares Basement) You'll Find Large Assortments in Luckey's Toy Castle Last minute shoppers are coming to Luckey's Toy Castle, there they find more complete selections of Games, Mechanical Toys, Dolls, Electric Trains, Electrical Toys, Animals and all of the other delightful things in making child's Christmas the happiest season of the year. (Luckey's 5th floor) (Luckey's Street floor) A ON a 03 Ladies We Suggest For His Christmas Warm Sweaters $1.00 to $4.95 These all wool Sweaters are in Slip and coat.

style, making an ideal Christmas present for every man. They are warm, soft, comfortable and very useful. Socks 25c to $1.75 No matter what sort of Socks he prefers, you will find a large assortment Rayon, Lisle, Wool, Silk and Silk and Wool, in many delightful patterns and colors. Pajamas 95c $5.00 Outing Pajamas for winter wear and fine broadcloth for wearing the year round are featured in a complete selection of sizes, patterns and colorings, Shirts $1. to $2.50 No man ever has enough shirts he will appreciate the gift of Ane Broadcloth Shirts.

We feature especially the Arrow Trump at $1.95 it la absolutely guaranteed not to shrink. (Men's Luckey's St. floor) Men We Suggest For Her Christmas Quilted Robes $2.98 A Special Value at This Price These robes by "Fruit of the Loom" feature smart prints. The outstanding colors are Blue, Rose, Green, Orchid and Maize. A fine selection of Flannel and Beacon robes at this same special price, (Luckey's Second floor) Gift of Charm Run-Proof Hosiery .35 "Gothamettes" by Gold Stripe are run -proof.

At last, here are beautiful sheer silk stockings that will not run. What nicer gift is there for her? A dainty gift and a lasting one at the same time. (Luckey's Street floor) WISS Scissors and Shears Make Ideal Christmas Gifts See the new Kitchen Shears demonstrated on Street Floor. ON ON 01.0 Ladies and SNOW SUITS $16 .98 For those who get -doors for. winter sports, the Snow Suits are a pleasant necessity, Warm, comfortable, allowing plenty of freedom of action, snow proof; an Christmas Gift for the active woman and miss.

The colors are Navy, Red. Brown, Green and the sizes -12 to 20. Other Snow Suits priced from $9.98 to $15.98 (Luckey's Second floor) Prepare for the Christmas Social Season Luckey's Beauty Salon is prepared to make you look your best. MAy we -suggest a Wave, Trim, Facial, Shampoo so that you may look your nicest at the Holiday dances. Beauty Salon open every evening until Saturday 9 P.

M. (Luckey's Second floor).