Trend in 1944 and 1948 returns show mixed party gains
The article notes shifts from Democratic to Republican across several counties and cities, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Beaver, Carbon, and Luzerne. It highlights a GOP surge in major urban and county races while some areas retained Democratic strength, with county courts splitting in Elk and Lehigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Carbon
Luserne
Fulton
Munroe
Litte
Elk County
Superior Court
Lehigh
Pittsburgh
Library Club Social Gatherings and Book Treasury Update
The Curry Library group met yesterday at Hotel Corry after a social hour. Mrs Eaton departed for the winter in Sistersville. W. Vu was honored. A routine session followed with monthly circulation totals for Sumner months and preliminary talks on collecting books for 690 children. Attendees included Mrs Hillstrom, Mrs Peake, Rev Bove, Mrs Tobias, Glen Wood, Dewey, Mrs Baten, and Mrs Aner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Tigres
Porur Auer
Pertigentelo
Mbrwry
Olhey
Mus
J. A. Hillstrom
Walter Peake
Bove
J. Tobias
Glen Wood
Dewey
Baten
Aner
White Elephant Sale at Methodist Circle in East South Street
Members of the West 5th Circle No 3 of the One Methodist Church held a sale at the home of Mrs H L Reed on East South Street. The meeting honored the late Mrs Lottie Blackman with devotions and elected officers for the coming year. A bake sale was set for November 17 and plans for a Christmas party were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5
C. S. Circle
Reed
East South Street
Stelle Hastings
Lottie Blackman
Cal Mouitain
Pred Ross
Vinnie Puler
W. B. Stowe
Aine
A. L Foster
Columbus P T A Plans Novel Program This Week
The Columbus PTA announces a November event featuring a performance of Breakfast at Sardis by Tom Brenemen in rooms 3 and 4. Proceeds go to Columbus PTA while a regular meeting follows with a special speaker at the hotel lock in the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus P. T. A
Calunbus
Spongorne
Tom Brenamen Proegam
Columbus
Tom Brengmen
Columbus Pta
Dinner At Hotel With War Prisoner Bob Williams
At the Hotel Corry last evening in the main dining room a group including Seaman Bob Williams and guests Dr N T Gillette Dr G H Bennett I Fred Kinley Walter H Scott and J A Blatt hosted a discussion on Williams experiences as a prisoner of war of the Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Williams
Theo P. Wiliams
Hotel Corry
N. T. Gillette
G. H. Bennett
I. Fred Kinley
Walter H. Scott
J A Blatt
Niem
Bob
Bingo Club Dinner Party at Hotel Cory Hosted by Ladies
Mary Stafuru entertained the Bingo Club with an inner party at the Hotel Cory last evening. Guests included Mrs. Martha Pettit Mrs. Lillian Ottaway Mrs. Fred Snapp Mes Mr. D. Davison Mrs Nellie Marts and others. A turkey dinner followed at 8 30 in the private dining room. Bingo awards went to Mrs. Pettit and Mrs. Ottaway. The next meeting is set for November 28 with Mrs. Pettit hosting at her West Frederick street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stafuru
Hhr
Hotel
Cory
Martha Pettit
Lillian Ottaway
Fred Snapp
Mes
D. Davison
Nellie Marts
Wile Homipenel
Joseph Hentine
Mertie Akam
Duplicate Bridge Last Evening at J B P W Club
Eighteen players attended the duplicate bridge event held every two weeks in the Horm Block rooms. Mrs. Sara Powell and Mrs. M F Coyle won the east west award. Mrs Langdon Rowe and Mrs C W Jones partnered with others for north south. Mrs Rowe and Mrs Jones will host the next meeting on Monday November 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebiteen
Horm Block
Sara Powell
M. F. Coyle
Langdon Rowe
C. W. Jones
J Fred Kinley
Robert Bumbsigh
South Sword
Rowe Sand
Jones
Various Local Residents Leave on Travel and Visits
Mrs Joli H Glark sails to Upland Indiana for a position at Tay University. Families head to Roswell New Mexico for winter visits. Residents travel to Jamestown Warren Blainestown and Meadville for visits. Pfc Raymond Sank arrives from Camp Crowder Missouri to visit kin in Corry Hospital. Local servicemen and wives, plus travelers to Camp Croft and Bolivia, figure in the weekend activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joli H. Glark
Westchurch Street
Upland
Tid
Corry
Caruso
Annu Bonnicker
West Mall Street
Alfred Carter
Bulinlo
Mury
Jamestown
Rel Hives
Marriette Donald
Rerived
Brooklyn
Joseph Anderson
Robert Anderson
Blamestown
Wallower Young, Weightig
Horsey Warren
Bie
Reiere
Bell Fuller
Cleveland
Ad Wns
Willd Shreve
Lauren
Essex
Meadville
Pfc
Raymond Sank
Camp Crowder
Corry Hospital
R. C
Oil City
BL. Morne
North Canter Street
William G. Pitegibebonsarith
Siyder Circle
Wil
Belgium
Germany
West
Congress Street
W. B. Jordan
Borathy Lylton
Warren
Dora Purnhant
Mie
A. R. Donaldson
Spring Creeks
John Hallett
la Paxte
Bolivia
South America
Fred York
Chicago
Arthur Brady
Pau S. Mich
Charles Wales
Mateer
Glen’ Donaldson
Spring ‘Creek
Carl Gates
Dayshie
Bonnie Lee
Camp Croft
Husbiand
Chat Camp
Y F W Auxiliary Votes Hospital Donation
The Y F W Auxiliary met at the Post Home with 20 members. Grace Blymiller led the meeting and announced the group voted to buy a Victory Bond for the Allegheny County Veterans Hospital. The next gathering is set for November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. FP. W
Post
West Washington Street
Grace Blymiller
Allegheny County Veterans’ Hospital
New Era Club Holds Social Session At Presby Church
Asser Goussun hosted the New Era Club at the Presbyterian Church for an evening meeting. Plans were discussed for an Elitists party to be hosted at Ninetreuen Wallace’s home. Several members shared readings and remarks while 23 members and five guests attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asser Goussun
Joseph Sherwood
Ninetreuen Wallace
Rober Wank
Slustay
Whittlesey
Engagement Announced in This City
An engagement is announced involving residents of Pittsfield and Whettsville. The note mentions Margaret, Cecil, and a Mrs Byer Hy Seamens with ties to the Seamens family, plus a serviceman recently back from the Army and formerly employed at Covny damestone Mfg Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almimis
Pittsfield
Chali Daughees
Margaret
Cecil
Finnens
Asi
Byer
Seamens
Whettsville
Mtr Seamens
Gerry Owen Club Met At Malone Home
The cot Wel Church tpl Tast eVoring WHEIL Miss Kate Malone entertains her guests at Ridgeflvors. Miss Bliss Crowe Malon and others won bingo prizes. Miss Malone served sandwiches and treats. In three weeks on November 28 Mrs. Jeynie Weicht hosts at East Bond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Malone
Howe On Ridge
Blissbeth Crowe
Malon
Dermie Weicht
William Kettenring
Malone
Jeynie Weicht
East Bond Street
Dorcas Sunday School Class Hosts Tureen Dinner
Dorcas Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church held a basement meeting last evening with about 60 attendees. The group enjoyed a turkey dinner, then sang hymns and shared readings before a brief business session led by President Mrs. R. S. Dewey. Next gathering set for December at the home of Mrs. Tracy Whitehead on East Pleasant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Dinney
RS. Dewey
al Achaitier
Tracy Whiteheadd
East Pleas Street
Fry
Ruth Dahlstrand
Huber
Ber! Wiinunts
R. G. Barnes
Rut Bryter
Leg Catrall
Mteete| Mclnore
Donation Tea at Convent Draws Praise and Support
A successful Donation Tea at the convent drew wide attendance and generous support. Volunteers prepared a yellow décor with pompom and tapers, while residents displayed arts and crafts. Mrs Junes Cassidy led the event with help from Mrs Snuuld Craya and other aides, including Mr P Needham and Mrs Downey chairing the Protestant aid committee. Music and performances by Miss Many Ann Payer and Miss umn Peeney added festive flair as guests enjoyed a variety of acts and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry
Abel
William Heath
Junes Cassidy
Snuuld Craya
Boward Walsh
Gayl Peterson
Rose Fucken
P Needham
George Joyney
Downey
Proetant Aid
Ad Chiriemy Vel
Many Ann Payer
Umn Peeney San
Vowal
Geni
All Hose al Tentetig
Nazarene Society Meeting Noted at Mrs Bailey Home
The Nazarene Society met at Mrs Bailey RD 3. Debs Sereno led singing to the theme “Early One Morning.” Members studied Esther and shared missionary letters from Africa. The president presided, business was conducted, and the next meeting time will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SM. Dailey
iNlee
Smemoers
Afl
Louery
Africa
Schools Rally for Victory Loan Drive Across District
Students and teachers at Seider High Mine Stary MCMatyn Jimlor Tigh Mille Brooks Concord and Beulor High join a district campaign for the Victory Loan. An auction sale in the auditorium on Friday November 1 1946 will raise funds with prizes and bonds to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usider Oye Teacers
Itu
Mine Stary McMatyn
Seider High
Thel McCray
Jimlor Tigh
Mille Brooks
Concord
Hel
Ay Browne
Helen Jongsott
Washington
Dimvlk
Gnele Duper
Tana Schowls
Gunna Childe
Mullview
Beulor
Gervien Mint DL
Alvin
Alversin
Mary McMahon Ana
Ayeitorium
Clyde Hpton
Corrina
Bos
Beim Gielpal
Telays AM
Jueenstay
Inney
Beng Committee
Mese Hui Tat
Viscope Strake Vote Set in Pittsburgh Labor Row
A strike vote is scheduled for November 29 by 110 workers of the American Vipros Corporation in Lewistown Metdville and MarcIs Hook. The workers belong to the CTO Textile Workers Union and the vote concerns a potential strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
NLRB
Sampliyeed Leddy
Vipros Corporation
Lewistown
Metdville
Marcis Hook
CTO
Uhion
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Idary
Anc
Jarven
Roy Rogers
John Carroll
Ruth Hussey
Charlie Ruggles
Awn Rutherford
Roosevelt
Thomas A. Dewey
Republica
Philadelphia
Vanteur
A.soun
Ming
Danan McDonald
Franklin Street
Sennen
Helen
Tote
Tadlee Pele
Wero Sone
Fees
Coe TV
Library Board
Eaton
C.S. No
Srey
St Lindsley
Pharmacy
Ody
Inet
New Era
Scott
Treon Society
Harold Scoll
North Center Street
Iit
Wee Gies
Gerald Skyly
Gerlutance
Wayne Feiner
Adela Uy Ie
Christos Paris i
Ilericls
Moudville vii
Pete
Beart
Gerry Owen
Dorcas
Hos
Nazarene Society
Bailey
Lindsley's
Bobbie Brooks
Shirley
Mbers
Zuckerman
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