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Scrantonian Tribune, Thursday, August 31, 1989 13 itbess collapses during Ba'kkers trial that no fraud was committed because no sales were made Instead, defense attorney George Davis said, the partnerships were gifts from Bakker to people who gave him money. Nelson said that after his discussion with Bakker and Dortch, who has pleaded guilty to four of the 24 counts and agreed to testify against Bakker, a committee was named to resolve partnership issues. But the central issue, whether too many partnerships had been offered, remained unsolved treated for dehydration and released. U.S. District Judge Robert Potter recessed the trial for the afternoon, saying nothing of that sort had ever happened in his courtroom.

Nelson testified that he warned Bakker and his top PTL deputy, Richard Dortch, that PTL was offering far too many lifetime partnerships to its followers. PTL sold these partnership for $1,000 in exchange for three days annual accommodations for life at the ministrys Heritage USA resort in Fort Mill, S.C. The partnership are the central issue in 24 counts of federal fraud, and conspiracy against Bakker. I met with Pastor Dortch and explained I thought we had a problem," said Nelson, who was PTLs vice president of partner relations. He told me not to worry about it, that we didnt have a problem, so I went to Mr, Bakkers dressing room and he told me the same thing.

He said, These are not sales, these are gifts. That statement is crucial to the defense, which said in opening arguments Monday not claim faith healing in Nelsons case, This is the real Jim Bakker praying for his enemies," the Rev. Paul Mays, a Pentecostal minister from Jacksonville, and a longtime Bakker friend, told reporters during the commotion. Nelson said he was so nervous about his testimony that he had not eaten for two days. He was clearly shaken as he was wheeled from the courtroom on a stretcher, and so was Bakker, who was trembling.

Nelson was taken to Presbyterian Hospital, where he was Hospital, jumped to her feet and said, He has fainted." She rushed from the jury box to Nelsons side, adding, Im a nurse." A marshal lifted Nelson from the witness stand to the floor, and Bakker rushed to hik side, knelt on the marble floor and began to pray. Nelson regained consciousness about a minute later and clutched Bakkers hand. Bakker is a charismatic who believes in the gifts of the Holy Spirit prophesy, speaking in tongues, the power of prayer and faith healing but he did Comerford named to regulatory board panel, the release stated The IRRC was reauthorized and continued in existence until Dec. 31, 1993, under legislation passed by the general assembly and signed by the governor on June 30. Comerford term is for three years.

He will replace John McGinley Jr. on the panel. HARRISBURG Senate Democratic floor leader Robert -J. Mellow Wednesday appointed city council president Thomas Comerford Jr. as a member of the newly reauthorized Independent Regulatory Review Commission.

The five-member commission is charged with the responsibility of oversight and review of rules and regulations promulgated by executive branch boards, commissions, departments and other agencies of state government. "Having worked as my administrative assistant for 10' years, from 1973 to 1983, 1 know that Tom Comerford will do an outstanding job as a member of the body which passes on regulations intended to the laws of the general assembly," Mellow was quoted in a release issued by his office Wednesday. Comerford thus far is the only representative from northeastern Pennsylvania to be appointed to the newly reestablished regulatory review Scrantonian Tribune -JERRY PIFER NOT TODAY Exits and entrances to and from Main Avenue off the North Scranton Expressway are closed this week while Pennsylvania Department of Transportation workers resurface the roads. The young lady was there to hold up her hand for those who couldnt read. Thomas Comerford Jr.

priced futures and selling the underlying stocks. usiness furnishings: SwIiiiryWOpeNg ftuimEtf imnitu (Routt 341, Hamlin; AJ I9.7224thi0045r.91 GUARANTEED LOWESTPRICES CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UPI) -A key prosecution witness in the fraud and conspiracy trial of evangelist Jim Bakker collapsed on the stand Wednesday, and the PTL founder rushed to his side, kneeling in prayer until paramedics arrived. Steve Nelson, a former vice president at PTL, testified for two hours that he had warned Bakker that PTLs fund-raising efforts resembled a pyramid scheme. Suddenly Nelson clutched his chest and collapsed during intense cross- examination from defense lawyer Harold Bender.

A juror, Nancy Summey. a nurse at Charlotte Memorial Joseph Prutisto Joseph Prutisto, Ocala, died Sunday in Ocala after an illness. He was the husband of the former Betty Malinoski Melnick. Born in Archbald, son of the late Armando and Annunciata Prutisto, he lived in Archbald for 71 years and belonged to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, -Archbald.

After many years of work in area mines, he was employed by Lackawanna County and then drove a school bus for Valley View School District until he moved to Ocala in 1984. Also surviving are a son, Vincent (Jim) Prutisto, Archbald; a brother, Albert, Arch-bald; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Laura Rafaelli Prutisto in 1972 four brothers, Frank, Anthony, Caesar and John. There will be a memorial service for family and friends Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m.

in St. Thomas Aquinas Church. James V. Fonzo James V. Fonzo, rear 70 Memorial Exeter, died Monday evening at Highland Manor Nursing Home, Exeter.

His wife, the former Angeline Recine, preceded him in death. Born in Naples, Italy, son of the late Angelo and Mary Zambetti Fonzo, he had been a coal miner and later was an employee of M.K. Mfg. Wyoming. He was a member of St.

Anthonys Church, Exeter, and its Holy Name Society, and Exeter Hose Company No. 1. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Fonzo and Mrs. Joanne Turner, both of Exeter; three sons, John, Wyoming; Gerald, Exeter, and Anthony, Jenkins Township; a brother, Patrick, Wilkes-Barre; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Parente, Olyphant; 13 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Charles; two brothers, Anthony and Frank, and two sisters, Carmella Fonzo and Elizabeth Cardamone. Perry C. Paden Perry C. Paden, 921 Olive died Wednesday in Community Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Berwick, son of Clark F.

and Alice Perry Padep, he was a graduate of Central High School and the New York School of Fine Arts and was self- employed as an interior decorator. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the South Scranton American Legion Post and Elm Park United Methodist Church. Also surviving are a brother, David Bellefonte, and two-nephews. The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m.

from Cox Funeral Home, 109 S. Main with services by the Rev. Rees Warring, pastor. Elm Park United Methodist Church. Interment, Dunmore Cemetery.

There are no calling hours E. Wojchiehowski Elizabeth Wojchiehowski, 5 Oakwood Court, Clifton, N.J., died Tuesday at Clifton after an illness. Her husband, the late Julius Wojchiehowski, died in 1952. Born in Eynon, daughter of the late Felix and Felicia Popfarchick, she resided in Archbald most of her life, moving to New Jersey three months ago. She was a member of St.

Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald, and its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Monica Squirlock, Clifton, N.J., and Mrs. Helen Babai, North Arlington, N.J.; a son, John, Woodridge, N.J.; six grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren. The funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday in Clifton, N.J..

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Black Walter R. Black, Maplewood, died Wednesday in Julia Ribaudo Home, Lake Ariel. His wife, the former Marjorie Yonkers, died in 1985. A lifelong resident of Maplewood, the son of the late Philander and Minnie Spangenberg Black, he had owned a grocery store in Maplewood and had operated a school bus for the Western Wayne School District for many years. He was a member of Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and Grace United Methodist Church, both of Maplewood.

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