Avonmore Couple to Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary
Avonmore couple Mr and Mrs John B White of Avonmore RD will be honored guests at an open house January 4 from 2 to 5 PM at the home of their granddaughter Mr and Mrs Charles E Gabrielson Route 80 Saltsburg to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. The event invites friends to greet the couple. Also noted is a community effort by the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County encouraging donations of used items for charities and outlining destinations for old Christmas cards stamps eyeglasses nylon stockings jewelry and purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. White
Avonmore
Charles E. Gabrielson
Route 80
Saltsburg
Historical and Genealogical Society of
Indiana County
Library of the Historical Society
James G. Kring
Stannard Ave
Frances Helman
Locust Street
Indiana
Korea
Historical Society
Veterans Hospitals
Patricia Mabon Weds William H Johnson Jr in Pleasant Hills
Patricia Jane Mabon of Pleasant Hills Pittsburgh wed William Hughes Johnson Jr of Miami Florida in a candlelit ceremony December 29 at Pleasant Hills United Presbyterian Church. The couple, now touring Miami, will reside in Gainesville Florida after a reception at Westminster Hall. Jonas Studio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Jane Mabon
Pleasant Hills
Pittsburgh
William Hughes Johnson Jr
Miami
Florida
Pleasant Hills United Presbyterian Church
Paul F. Hudson
Archie Mabon
Yarrow Lane
Eleanor A. Roeger
Philadelphia
Westminister Hall
Johnson
S.W
Fifth Avenue
Gainesville
Fla
Audley L. Mabon
Church Street
Indiana
Jonas Studio
Misses Pattern 4874 From Sams Fashion Ad
Advertisement for Printed Pattern 4874 by Miss Sams Fashion promoting a cotton and silk evening shirt waist with curved collar and pleated skirt. Includes sizes 10 12 14 16 and fabric yardage 544 yards 35 inch. Instructions printed on pattern parts and mailed via Anne Adams Indiana Evening Gazette Pattern Dept New York address with payment details and style number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Care
Indiana Evening Gazette
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York 11
New Year Religious Gatherings and Community Dance
New Year's Eve Silent Communion offered at First Methodist Church from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. A Missionary Service featuring Lillian McCracken will be at West Lebanon Community Church Friday evening January 1. Indiana Senior Youth Club hosts New Year’s Eve event with New Year at Central Park theme and dancing from 10 PM. Armstrong Grange 1645 sponsors a New Year’s Eve square dance December 4 at 9 PM with proceeds to the Building Fund and music by Eddie and his Slovenes. Moose members invited to a round and square dance with noise makers. No cover charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Falls
First Methodist Church
West Lebanon Community Church
Lillian McCracken
Creekside
Nary
Japan
Ovent
Central Park
Indiana
Indiana Community Center
Armstrong Grange 1645
Mouse
Deddie
Moose
Burdock Burr Spurs Invention of Closure Velcro
A burdock burr inspired George de Mestral to invent Velcro after observing hundreds of hooks on burrs under a microscope. The fastener uses nylon ribbons, one fleecy with loops and a hooked ribbon. After eight years of testing, Velcro is sold by the yard or nine inch strips for garment use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdock Burr
Catherine Holt
Extension Home Economist
Indiana County
George de Mestral
de Mestral
Aluminum Co selects Turner Construction for Merwin center
Center Builder Pittsburgh AP reports Aluminum Co of America names Turner Construction Co of New York City as the general contractor for its new multi million dollar research and development center at Merwin Pennsylvania with construction work to begin after several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Ap) — Aluminum Co. of America
Turner Construction Co
New York City
Merwin
Early School Days Topic At Historical Society Meeting
The Indiana County Historical and Genealogical Society hosted a September session on Early School Days in the County. Mrs. Howard C. Cunningham led with memories of old schools and gear, followed by photos from Edith Work and remarks by former pupils and teachers. The event closed with a Pie Social auction run by “Shorty” Cunningham, raising funds for the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historical Society
Historical and Genealogical Society of
Indiana County
Howard C. Cunningham
Edith Work
Second Ward
Indiana
F. Ernest Work
Agnes B. Hood
Charlotte Swan
Ferne McHenry
Wilbur Cunningham
Ferguson
White Twp
Elizabeth McHenry Winper
Creps
Rayne Twp
Rogers Rankin
Shorty” Cunningham
Treasury
Saltsburg Firemen's Auxiliary Dinner and Elections
Saltsburg Firemen's Auxiliary held a covered dish dinner at 6 30 in the Fire Hall on December 28 1939. Twenty members attended the meeting electing Jean Lasher president Ruth Hall vice president Betty Wagner secretary Irene Verone treasurer. A Christmas gift exchange followed and outgoing president Marilyn Buell received a gift. A bingo party was planned for January 18 at 6 p.m. with luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg Firemen's Auxiliary
Jennie Grosklos
Jean Lasher
Ruth Hall
Betty Wagner
Irene Verone
Marilyn Buell
At & P.m
Indiana Girl Weds Coral Man in Homer City Church
Indiana girl Florence Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Miller of 802 Wayne Avenue married Coral resident Thomas R Householder on November 14 1959 at the Lutheran Church of Homer City. Rev James Cook officiated and the ceremony was followed by a reception at Dean's Party Room Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Miller
Raymond Miller
Wayne Avenue
Thomas R. Householder
Coral
James Cook
Homer City
Shirley Long
Ralph Householder
Plumville Personal Weekend Guests and Christmas Visits
Weekend guests at the home of Mrs. C. M. Smith included her son Ernest Smith and family from Emmaus Pennsylvania and her granddaughter with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Saxton from New Rochelle New York. Mary Elizabeth Sakach a student nurse at Allegheny General Hospital is visiting for Christmas at the Sakach home. Mary and Dollie Marshall of Smicksburg Road are spending Christmas in Florida. Mrs. Michael Knapp Sr. of Dixonville is visiting her son and family. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Knapp and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lakehart were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Groff at Sinnen Mahoning Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Sakach
Allegheny General Hospital
Mrs
Joseph Sakach
Mary
Dollie Marshall
Smicksburg Road
Florida
Michael Knapp Sr
Dixonville
Michael Knapp
Clark Lakehart
A. C. Groff
Sinnemahoning, Pa
W. F. Wottling
Schoal Street
Herbert Schneider
Harrisburg
Christmas Guests From Near and Far Gather in Marion Center
Local column lists numerous visitors spending Christmas and the weekend with relatives in Marion Center. Names include Richard Moore of Syracuse Mrs. Virginia Moore Mrs. Emma Moore and many others from Irwin Cleveland Chicago Butler Homer City Harrisburg James town Dubois and Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Moore
Syracuse
N.Y
Virginia Moore
J. R. Neilson
Irwin
J. R. Neilson Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Emma Moore
Rafe Walker
Jeannette
Lavern Elkin
Chicago
Paul Heater
Butler
Ben Thompson
Rawle McFarland
Law
Roger Sanburg
Jamestown
James Stewart
Melvin Wray
Bobby
DuBois
Marlin Lakehart
Horace McFarland
Buffalo
Verda McMillen
Lulu Bruer
Gary
Merle Fisher
Plumville
Harry Winshammer
Western Seminary
United Presbyterian Church
Eugene Yanosesik
Homer City
Homer Jeffries
Norman Raybuck
Richard Simpson
Waldo Simpson
Georgeville
Homer Work
Pearl Marion Smith
Harrisburg
Howard Smith
Sutton
Robert Millen
Rons
Ray Walker
Clarence Stevenson
Butler Work
Richmond
Robert Work
Max Kinter
Pittsburgh Not Significantly Affected by Seaway
The report by Charles Donley and Associates for the regional Industrial Development Corp. says Pittsburgh will be little affected by foreign shipping on the St Lawrence Seaway and can still compete with Cleveland for domestic markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
St. Lawrence Seaway
Charles Donley and Associates
Regional Industrial Development Corp
Cleveland
State Federation of BPW Led Equal Pay Enactment
Louise T. Kupperman and Mrs Helen Warwick announce the Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women helped enact the Equal Pay Bill for men and women. The effort began with Katherine Carpenter and continued under Grace Daniels and Mary Clark Myers, culminating in a 1947 signing by Governor James Duff. The bill aimed to ensure equal pay for equal work across the commonwealth despite opposition and limited enforcement funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise T. Kupperman
Helen 2
Warwick
Springfield
Delaware County
Penna
Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional
Worden's Clubs
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Penna
Katherine Carpenter
Pennsylvania Federation
Grace B. Daniels
Mary Clark Myers
Pittsburgh
House
Labor Committee
James Duff
Personal notices from Pittsburgh to New York City and beyond
A long column lists Christmas visits and homecomings across multiple towns including Mrs. Florence Carney of North Second Street and Mrs. John McCracken of Pittsburgh, with numerous relatives visiting Salisbury and Harrisburg. The piece transitions to a report on Pennsylvania House Bill 66, detailing its history, supporters, and aims for equal pay laws and protection of workers regardless of sex, to be implemented March 17, 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Carney
North Second Street
John McCracken
Mr. McCracken
Pittsburgh
Isabelle Allias
Lawrence
Staffy
Misa Eliabethz Johnson
Bureau of Women and Children
Penna
Department of Labor and Industry
Mra
D. Eberly
Mary Moore
Pennsylvania State Federation
Harrisburg@ip B.P.W
Mary Boltz
Carmen Hays
Nance Pugh
Ruth Templin
Mary L. McGowan
Pennsylvania Federation
Genesvieve Blatt
Department of Internal Affairs
Harrisburg Club
Anne X. Alpern
Ruth Grigg Harting
Department of Public Welfare
William L. Batt, Jr
Afl-Cio Union
Harrisburg A.A.U.W
Kathryn Pashley
Marion Manley
Marion Markley
Committee On Labor Relations
House
Pennsylvania
Patterned Needlecraft Appeal for 1960 Book Offer
An old plea promotes towels scarves and pillowcases with floral roseg and pansies designs. It advertises Pattern 620 patches transfers and embroidery, requests 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing per pattern, and offers Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book for 25 cents with 3 free quilt patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Evening Gazette
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Laura Wheeler
Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Clifford Earl Campbell of Indiana RD 2 and Jean Louise Gallaher of Indiana, Edwin E. Pershing of Barnesboro RD 2 and Vera Deyarmin of Cherry Tree RD 1, Ronald Paul Buterbaugh of Marion Center RD 1 and Mae Louise Yingling of Cherry Tree RD 1, Charles Edward Schnallman and Dianeouise Dunlap, both of Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Earl Campbell
Indiana RD
Jean Louise Gallaher
Indiana
Edwin E. Pershing
Barnesboro
Vera Deyarmin
Cherry Tree RD
Ronald Paul Buterbaugh
Marion Center
Mae Louise Yingling
Charles Edward Schnallman
Dianeouise Dunlap
Blairsville
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Society News
Ann Mabon
William H. Johnson
Terrace
George C. Seaborn Jr
Fine Sams
Missionary Service
Saltsburg Firemen’s Auxiliary
Coral Man
Thomas R
Nelson Shaffer
Marion Center News
State Federation of
BPW
Myron Kiebler, Sr
Niles, Ohio
Salisbury
Helen Colton
William Hanchett
Puynxsutawney
Washington Street
James Kilgour
John Kritzer
William Snyder
Billy and
Amy
Penn Hills
Howard C. Silvas
R D
Phyllis Matilda Coffman
Shelocta, R. D
Donald Benjamin Wilt
Clyme
Ellen Kay Rice
Youngstown, Ohig
Fox
Saga
Vietas
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