Vows Said By Couple At Milmont Park Church
Miss Carol Jean Verdon and Jack L. Whitmer wed at Our Lady of Peace Church Milmont Park in a morning ceremony. The couple’s families hail from Woodlyn, Belleville, and New Sharon. Attendants wore ice blue lace and silk taffeta while pink carnation bouquets complemented the bridal party. The bride, a Ridley Township High School graduate, works for Capitol Airlines. the groom, a Belleville High School graduate, is with Capital Airlines and serving in the Army at Fort Gordon Georgia. A reception at Club 31 Chester followed. Chester Chapter American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., will hold a business meeting Thursday at Stevenson Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milmont Park
Our Lady of Peace Church
Carol Jean Verdon
Jack L. Whitmer
William G. Verdon
Taylor Ave
Wood- Tyn
Harry C. Antonik
Springfield
Judith Verdon
New Sharon
Nas
Fred O'Keefe
Belleville
Mr. Whitmer
Philip Verdan
Dude
Louis Pietraniec
Dearborn
Mich
Club 31
Chester
Ridley Township High School
National School of Aeronautics
Kansas City
Capitol Airlines
Philadelphia
Whitmer
Belleville High School
Capital Airlines
Detroit
Fort Gorton, Ga
Springfield Opti Mrs Meet Final Club Session 1959 60
Mrs George H Drewes will preside at the final business session of the 1959 60 Opti Mrs Club year Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Franklin D Guthrie New officers include Mrs Richard A McCunney vice president Mrs Albert C Yaravge Secretary and Mrs Steve Photos treasurer The club announced a library fund for township elementary schools Scenic Hills and Sabold will benefit supplying World Book Encyclopedia biographies and general knowledge books Landmark series for Sabold plus easy reading titles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
George H. Drewes
Franklin D. Guthrie
Richard A. McCunney
Albert C. Yaravage
Steve Photos
George L. Guenther
Scenic Hills
Sahold
Scenic
Sabold
People in the News and Society Notices
Married couples and families appear in a flow of community notices. Mr and Mrs John J Piziak Jr have returned from Miami Beach and reside in Morton. Mrs Piziak is Anne Damusis. Guests include Miss Betty Walker of Greensboro NC. Delaware County DAR hosts luncheon for executive board. Andrew Lamont, 83, celebrated at home with friends after a 50 year member pin from Franklin Fire Co and L H Scott Lodge. Wedding rehearsals and receptions follow at homes of friends and relatives. Miss Marylou Holloway reaches Miss Milwaukee finals. she is a Marquette nursing student. The Ladies Auxiliary to Marcus Hook Fire Co hosts a bridal shower for Miss Margaret Quigley. Mr and Mrs Lee A Davis celebrate son’s wedding. reception with 62 guests. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Linden observe 64th wedding anniversary with open house. they have six sons and 13 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Piziak Jr
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Morton
Miami Beach
Fla
University Ave
Piziak
Anne Damusis
Peter P. Damusis
John J. Piziak
Chester
Andrew Lamont
Chestnut Parkway
Garden City
Franklin Fire Co
L. H. Scott Lodge No
F&am
Lawrence C. Linden
W. 22Nd St
Amuscent
William G. Nealy
7Th St
Trainer
Nealy
Sinclair Refining Co
William C. Nealy Jr
Trainer Borough
Ethel Davis to Wed Ronald Messner in 1961 Norwood Ceremony
NORWOOD Mr and Mrs Thomas E Davis of 127 S Love Lane announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Ethel May Davis to Ronald E Messner son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Messner of Ivy Mills road Glen Mills The couple plan a February 1961 wedding at St Gabriel s Church Norwood Miss Davis a Notre Dame Catholic Girls High School Moylan graduate and employee of Smith Kline and French Philadelphia Messner a St James High School Chester graduate is on Naval duty aboard the U S S Witch from New London Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Thomas E. Davis
S. Love Lane
Ethel May Davis
Ronald E. Messner
Joseph Messner
Ivy Mills Road
Glen Mills
Miss Davis
Notre Dame Catholic Girls’ High School
Moylan
Smith, Kline and French
Philadelphia
Messner
St. James High School
Chester
New London
Conn
St. Gabriel's Church
Engagement Announced Chester October Bride To Be
Miss Jo Anne Elizabeth Owsiany announced her engagement to Joseph Edward Pokoy. The bride to be is the daughter of Mrs. Edward Owsiany and the late Mr. Owsiany of Chester. Mr. Pokoy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pokoy of Portage and Philadelphia. She graduated from Notre Dame Catholic Girls High School Moylan and the Philadelphia School of Modeling and Charm and works in the Delaware County Court Media. He is a Portage High School graduate, four years in the Air Force, employed by General Electric Philadelphia and attending Temple University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Jo Anne Elizabeth Owsiany
Joseph Edward Pokoy
Edward Owsiany
10Th St
Pokoy
John Pokoy
9Th St
Portage
Owsi+any
Notre Dame Catholic Girls High School
Moylan
Philadelphia School of Modeling and Charm
Delaware County Court, Media
Mr. Pokey
Portage High School
General Electric Co
Philadelphia
Temple University
Darby High School
Fels Naptha Soap Co
Darby
St. George's Church
Glenorden
Combined Boards To Meet At Rolling Green Golf Club
Incoming and outgoing executive boards of Doctors' Wives Auxiliary to Delaware County Memorial Hospital will meet Thursday at noon at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield. Mrs. W. L. Kreswick of Lansdowne will lead. officers include Mrs. Nor bert Schulz, Mrs. James Carty, Mrs. Walter Kepler Jr., and Mrs. Robert Hekking with several committee chairs named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexel Hill
Doctors’ Wives Auxiliary
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Rolling Green Golf Club
Springfield
W. L. Kreswick
Lansdowne
Kreswick
Norbert J. Schulz
Merion
James B. Carty
Walter E. Kepler Jr
What's Next KITCHENWARE DEMONSTRATION June 16 at 8 P.M.
Community listings for June events include a kitchenware demonstration on June 16 at 8 P.M. at the home of Mrs. Donald B. McMillin 343 Ballymore Rd Springfield with Mrs. D Barry Gibbons as co-hostess under the Ladies Auxiliary of Media Junior Chamber of Commerce. Also a luncheon and patio party June 14 at Mrs. Drury W. Hinton Pilgrim Lane Drexel Hill benefiting the Upper Darby Horse Show and Fair with bridge, table and door prizes. A grocery party Wednesday at 8 P.M. in Moose Home Chester led by Mrs. Evelyn Stafford. Penny party Tuesday at 8 P.M. in the American Legion Post Home Chester sponsored by the Auxiliary. A rummage sale Tuesday and Wednesday at 405 W 3rd St Chester by the Marcus Hook Woman's Club with Mrs. Casper Hudders as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Donald B. McMillin
Ballymore Rd
Springfield
D. Barry Gibbons
Ladies Auxiliary of
Media Junior Chamber of Commerce
Drury W. Hinton
Pilgrim Lane
Drexel Hill
Upper Darby
Bridge
Moose Home
E. 5Th St
Chester
Evelyn Stafford
American Legion Post
W. 7Th St
Auxiliary
Helen M. Greenhalgh
Rumalage
W. 3Rd St
Woman' S Club
Marcus Hook
Casper Hudders
Good Club or None Says Westbrook Women's Group
Westbrook Women's Club disbands after ten years, citing difficulties meeting federation rules and time pressures from other commitments. About 23 former members may form a social group in the fall, with a farewell essay contest prize presentation for sixth and eighth graders at local schools this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook Park School
Holy Cross School
TV actress Joyce Gordon makes glasses a fashion career
Joyce Gordon, a TV actress and advertising spokesperson, credits glasses with boosting believability in her commercials. She advocates plain frames, coordinated eyewear, and face framing accessories to appear natural and stylish while ensuring eyebrows show above lenses. Her approach inspires fan mail and challenges the idea that glasses diminish beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imajor
Joyce Gordon
Ant
Jayce
Miss Gordon
Tim
Constanly
Woman's Auxiliary to Delaware County Medical Society Meets
Mrs Robert J Doman president hosts first executive board meeting Monday at 1 p m at her Delaware County home The event introduces the new term and plans for upcoming activities A recipe note adds a baked apple pie tip mentioning brown sugar and pecans for the top crust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexel Hill
Robert J. Doman
Woman's Auxiliary
Delaware County Medical Society
Parliamentarians Set Elections at PA Unit Meeting
The Pennsylvania Alpha Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians will hold its annual meeting and officer elections Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at 305 Dorset Road, the home of Mrs. Eras L. Stetson. Mrs. Frederick W. Zacker of Ardmore will moderate a panel on Motions, To Reconsider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Pennsylvania
National Assn. of
Eras L. Stetson
Dorest 1
Frederick W. Zacker
Ardmore
Trend Continues Cash Obsolete Says Writer
A 1970s styled column predicts cash fading as wallets hold many cards and cards replace money. The piece notes meters and stores moving to checks, while salaries and social benefits funnel into accounts. It argues men may shun cash and rely on credit but warns about bulky card weariness and the continued value of greenbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
New York
Miss Keesey Engaged to Samuel R Crothers Jr
Drexel Hill Mr and Mrs Vincent P Keasey announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor Ann Keesey to Samuel R Crothers Jr son of Mr and Mrs Samuel R Crothers Mansion and W Springfield Rds Springfield A Penn State graduate and teacher in Montclair N J he also has Penn State ties and works with Pan Atlantic Steamship Corp of Newark N J An August wedding is planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexel Hill
Vincent P. Keasey
Lindale Ave
Eleanor Ann Keesey
Samuel R. Crothers Jr
Samuel R. Crothers
W. Springfield Rds
Springfield
Keesey
Pennsylvania State University
Lansdowne
Montclair
Chester High School Class of 40 Reunion Dinner Dance
BROOKHAVEN The Chester High School class of 40 will hold a reunion dinner dance on October 15 at the Media Inn. Mrs. Kitty Lobb Daily, 4566 Edgewater Lane, is directing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Chester High School
Media Inn
Kitty Lobb
Edgewater Lane
Sincerely Edan Wright Conflicts Over Teen Confidences
Advice columns address a teen relationship conflict and a sister betrayal. A friend faces parental punishment after a misrepresented claim about premarital activities. The letter urges caution, accountability, and maintaining trust while urging patience amid family discipline. Another reader seeks guidance after a breakup over a movie with another, with a practical response about admitting fault and possible reconciliation.
Chester club agenda and dinner for executives
The Agenda lists Monday meetings for the Chester New Century Club executive board at 10 am in the clubhouse on 15th and Upland Streets. An Evening Section dinner for board members at Walker's on-the-Delaware in Essington at 6 30 pm hosted by Mrs. William G. Hagar. Democratic Women’s League of Delaware County meets at Towne House in Media at 8 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester New Century Club
15Th
Upland Sts
Walker's on-the-Delaware
Essington
William G. Hagar
Women's League OF
Delaware County
Towne House
Betrothal Made Known in Glenolden
Miss Theresa Trotta planned engagement to Paul DiCampli Jr announced by her father Joseph Trotta. The couple, both with local ties, will wed September 3 at St George's Church in Glenolden.
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Carol Verdon
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc
Stevenson Post
W. 7H St
Opti
Will Meet
Samuel Vickery
Pine Lane
Buckman Village
Betty Walker
Greensboro
N.C
Earl.h. Grimm
Daughters of the American Revolution
Old Middletown Road
Media
J. Boyd Hayes
Westtown
John Bartram Hayes
Barbara Diffenbaugh
Lima
Calvary Episcopal Church
James Innis
West 7Th St
Florida
Elsie Fink
Widdletown Road
Gradyville
Crozer Hospital
James Holloway
Marylou Holloway
Marylou
Marquette University College of Nursing
Milwaukee
Marquette
Ruth Davis
Lee A. Davis
Catherine
Tomasco
Thomas H. McCourt
Welcome Ave
Ethel Davis
JO Anne Owsiany
Westbrook Park
Westbrook Women’s Club
Federation of Women's Clubs
Joseph J. Dugan
Gordon
Miss Keesey
Sincerely, Edan Wright
Edan Wright
Miss Wright
Shalom
Edgment Ave
Ben G. Price
Woman’s Club of
Rutledge
Paul C. Tarr Jr
Doubet’s
Diamond Club
Edgmont Ave
Raymond J
Dawson
General Electric
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