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raw HAiLY UOU ttll'JK. CUiS'iN V j UL/I3. PA.PAGE FrVE.Zebulon Parke Descendants Unveil MarkerThe 13th annual reunion of the Zebulon Parke descendants was held on Stmday, September 10}/ at Pleasant Grove, near Stahlstown, Westmoreland county.After dinner had been served, election of officers resulted mi the choice of the foil owing to sprve for the coming year: Blame Qrove of Pittsburgh, president; Mrs. Howard Lauffcr of Manor, vice-president; Thomas McTlvame of TrR/Tord, secretary; Albert Reynolds of Perryopolis, treasiner.At 2 o’clock the following program was earned out in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, for 1he pur-I pose of dedicating a bionise tnblet or] the grave of Zebulon Parke:Assembly, buglers.Invocation, Rev. George Bucher.Solo, “Recessional,M Miss Trux-el.Address, Captain Earnest O. Kooser, (due to illness deliveied by Captain Curtis W. Truxel).Unvoting, Sally Ann Bair and Jere Shaffer, great-great-great grandchildren.Presentation of tablet, Berth a T. Grove.Acceptance, John H. Holms.Benediction, Rev. Bucher.Taps.The following appeared cm the tablet:“Zebulon Parke, bom January 25, 2757, Hunderton county, IT. 3.; died July 4, 1345, m Westmoreland county, Pa Revolutionary soldier. Enlisted on October 26, 1776; reenlisted February 4r 1777, discharged May 27, 1780. Sergeant in Third New Jersey Regiment. Engaged in battles of Short-hills, Brandywine, Germantown, Croswicks Bridge, Monmouth and Chemung, Encamped at Valley Forge in winter of 1777-177S,“Jane Burris, born 1757, died 1826 in Westmoreland county, wife of Zebulon Parke.“Erected and dedicated by their descendants September 10, 1939,”The following inscription appeared on the original stone marker of Zebulon ParkeV grave:“Here beneath this humble 3©d,a hero veterans body lies, his spirit has returned to God to rest in peace above the skies. Reader, will thou like h«m prepare, at least to meet with death in peace with him a Saviour’s love, to share, and reign where pleasures neverceosr The dedicatory service was in charge of the following committee; Mjss Bertha T. Grove, chairman, Somerset; Mrs. John H Bair, Ls-trobe; Mrs. Howard LaulTer, Manor; Mrs. Albert Reynolds,Perryopolis; Thomas Mcllvame,Traft’ord.This was considered one of the best reunions held at the /Pleasant Grove, Lheie being approximately 350 in attendance. Those present from Connellsvffle included Mr.and Mrs. Ernest R. Kooscr anddaughter, and C. E Reynolds. Otheis were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reynolds of Perryopolis, Pa.The next reunion will be held Sunday, August 2Ss 1940, at the same grove.Pirates Drop Opener.NEW YORK, Sept. 151 — Ace Parker’s spectacular passing, running and all-around plajj led the Brooklyn Dodgers to a 1)2 to 7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in opening 'the eastern season of the National Professional League. A crowd of 15,444persons witnessed the game at Ebbets Field.Pcncsy Vet Retires.John M. Trout of New Stanton has been retired by the Pennsylvania Railroad,ployed on Division.thtHe was em-Monongahel*Sunset1 PioneersFeaturing Lonesome Curt VFill Be Playing atSHADY SIDERoute 119,. Between Union townan d Con noils vilIe SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER X7TH From 1 lo 9:30 P. M. Amateur Contest Jh Gate PrizerPrices Effective Friday, Saturday, Sept 15, IB 1939Open Late Friday Nights.JkmAwtokehIt’s smart to be thrifty, but remember, It’s foolish If you sacrifice quantity and quality for thrift! That’s why wise home-makers do the wise thing . • . They shop at -«*Their Nearest Acme Super MarketThe Lowest Price in Years!Long Island DucklingsPlump, Tender Jjj,FreshlyKilledFresh Killed Stewing ChickensYoungPlumpFRESHOYSTERS1 Fresh Pork LoinTVhoIe or Bib End
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Connellsville Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, US
Fri, Sep 15, 1939
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