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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1955

Page

4

Doris Jean White Weds Donald Thompson in Crete Church Ceremony

Doris Jean White daughter of Howard C. White Indiana RD 1 married Donald Thompson son of Annie Thompson and the late Walter K. Thompson of Johnstown on May 14 at Crete United Presbyterian Church. Rev. John F. Hollingsworth officiated with Nancy Nagey at the piano. The couple lives at 349 Stonycreek Street Johnstown after a South trip and reception for about 200 guests at Rustic Lodge. Out of town attendees came from Johnstown Ambridge McKeesport Pittsburgh and Ridgway.

Crete United Presbyterian Church Doris Jean White Howard C. White Indiana RD. 1 Donald Thompson Annie Thompson Walter K. Thompson Johnstown John F. Hollingsworth Nancy Nagey Dave Csanyi Indiana Joint High School Farmers Bank and Trust Company of Indiana University of Pittsburgh Johnstown Tribune-Democrat Thompson Stonycreek Street Ambridge McKeesport Pittsburgh Land Ridgway

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Installs Officers

Epsilon Sigma Alpha installs officers at Rustic Lodge on May 31 for the coming year. New officers are President Helen Cunningham, Vice President Mary Beck, Recording Secretary Joan Empfield, Corresponding Secretary Mary Ellen Murray, and Treasurer Winnie Fleming. Two members received Jewel Pins: Joan Empfield and Winnie Fleming.

Rustic Lodge Helen Cunningham Mary Beck Joan Empfield Mary Ellen Murray Winnie Fleming

Guests From New Jersey Visit Family Ties

Mrs. M. J. Walsh of South Seventh street hosts cousin Mrs. J. T. Winn of Absecon New Jersey, while the guest from New Jersey is joined by a relative from the same state.

Risinger School Group closes year with bake sale fund drive

The Risinger School Parent-Teachers Association completed its first fundraising project with a May 25 bake sale at Homer City Firemen’s Hall. Budget and Finance Committee chair Mrs. James Wachter led the event, with co-chairs Mrs. Joe Vetula and Mrs. Jake Michelle and several committee members assisting. Appreciation went to donors and helpers who contributed to the project’s financial success.

Risinger School Parent-Teachers Association Homer City Firemen’s Hall James Wachter Joe Vetula Jake Michelle Ted Medvitz Frank Lasonis Palmera Vres Anne Adams Indians Evening Gazette West 17Th

Barretts to Mark Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Barrett of Dayton RD 1 formerly The Loop celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary with Open House from 1 30 to 4 p m at home on Sunday June 5 They were married June 5 1895 in the bride s parents home near Smicksburg They have seven children Lois Hallman Ruth Bush Leona Barrett Boyd Barrett Ella Earhart Lula Barrett all living Mrs Barrett is last surviving member of her family Barrett has one sister and three brothers Clark Herbert Albert and Mrs Elsie Corbett

William Barrett Dayton RD 1 Barrett Smicksburg Smicksburg Lutheran Church Lois Hallman Dayton Ruth Bush Wilkinsburg Leona Barrett Butler Boyd Barrett Ellwood City Ella Earhart Lula Barrett

Weekend Visit Highlights Local Families

Week end guests Mr and Mrs Richard Wyland and daughter Marence Anne visited with Mr and Mrs David Wyland of Clymer RD 1 over the weekend Miss Verla Ober of Mavion Center visited her parents over the holiday weekend Ober who is employed by United Airlines in Chicago attended Central Technical Institute in Kansas City and has been in Chicago since the first of May working in the Communications department

Richard Wyland Marence Anne David Wyland Clymer RD 1 Verla Ober Mavion Center Miss Ober United Airline Chicago Central Technical Institute Kansas City Harold Houser James Bowser New Bethlehem Arthur Nestor Corning New York Oscar Nestor Bernard Rairie Wilbur Hicks Kittanning Hospital Pearl Secrist Detroit Stella Secrist Zelda Secrist John Prusosky Kittanning Norman Bowman Fred Bowman Edgewood Frank Wagner Creekside Wallace Shaffer Richard Demich Germany A. L. Hodgson Minnie Lumley Barnesboro Dale Hockenberry Raymond Hockenberry Rural Valley Peck Fairman Linda Dane Kozoleski Reese Cox Thomas Hill DuBois Hospital Delbert Buffington W. J. Walker Bernard Ryan Rochester J. Winter Homer City Dane Seesholtz Indiana Lenard Holt Dayton Frank Fulton Walter Frick Pittsburgh Elmer McCausland

Dinner Marks 39th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank Sullivan of South Sixth street hosted a dinner Tuesday at their home honoring Mr and Mrs Earl W Shaffer, parents of Mrs Sullivan. The Shaffers marked their thirty ninth anniversary on May 31. Sally Sullivan, their granddaughter, also attended as an honor guest for her sixth birthday observed the prior Saturday.

Frank Sullivan South Sixth Street Earl W. Shaffer Sullivan Shaffers Sally

Hospital Patient Cost In Indiana Hospital

Mrs. George Cost is recuperating satisfactorily in Indiana Hospital after gall bladder operation last Tuesday. Her room is 206.

George Cost Indiana Hospital

Country Club Bridge Luncheons Begin June 8

The Indiana Country Club will host monthly bridge luncheons starting Wednesday June 8 at 1 pm and continuing on the second Wednesday each month through the summer. A fine committee led by Mrs. Robert Cummins Mrs. Kenneth Nicely and Mrs. Arthur Robinson serves as general chairs for the schedule. Reserve with Hazel by noon Tuesday.

Indiana Country Club Robert Cummins Kenneth Nicely Arthur Robinson Hazel

Patterson Returns To New York From Indiana

Helen Jeffries Patterson of Floral Park Long Island returned to New York after convalescing at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J Lee Mauk Water Street She accompanied her husband who was here for Decoration holiday Mrs Patterson came to Indiana early April for a second operation after a hip fracture from a January 16 fall at her home She is associated with James Real Estate and Insurance Agency Floral Park and will take months to resume her usual activities

Helen Jeffries Patterson Floral Park Long Island J. Lee Mauk Waterstreet New York

New Book Details Protocol For Dating Princess Margaret

A London based account outlines how to arrange a date with Princess Margaret, including contacting herlady in waiting at Clarence House and proposing a theater party with supper. The protocol covers initial inquiries, seating, smoking permissions, and postdate thanks from the royal aide.

James F. King London Margaret A. Noyes Thomas Clarence House

Adams Family Gatherings and Birth Announcements

Ad ams home gathering of Mr and Mrs Marlin Adams Indiana RD 3 brings together children and spouses from Clymer Marion Center Homer City and Elmira N Y. Separate notices announce birth of a daughter April 28 weighing nine pounds four ounces to Mr and Mrs Edward Benson in Cleveland and a May 30 son for Mr and Mrs Kenneth J Milner weighing nine pounds four ounces with four older siblings listed.

Marlin Adams Indiana RD 3 Chuckie Jackie Avanell Norma W. N. Donaldson Dickie Melvin Bobbie Billy Clymer Earl Rearick Marlin Mildred Jane Marcia Joan Marion Center Blair Rankin Tommy Denise Joan Kenny Homer City Delmont Adams Brenda Joyce Elmira N. Y Edward Benson Richard Wyland United States Army Cleveland Ohio Kenneth J. Milner Blairton Avenue Michael Milners Mary Maria Marcela Kenny Jim

Birth Announcement for Rice Lee Vargo

Mrs Jeanne Benamati Vargo and Lt Sid Class announce the birth of their son Rice Lee on May 11 at Naval Hospital Newport Rhode Island. The baby weighed eight pounds one half ounce. Maternal grandparents are Gabriel and Anna Benamati of Indiana Road three. Paternal grandparents are George Vargo Jr. of Clymer and Mrs Vargo.

Fetty Sid Class John Vargo Portsmouth Rhode Island Rice Lee Naval Hospital Newport R.I Gabriel Benamati Indiana RD 3 George Vargo, Jr Clymer Jeanne Benamati

Visits In Philadelphia For Memorial Day Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Zener of Philadelphia spent Memorial Day in the home of Mrs. Clara Zener of 353 Taylor Avenue. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Zener who will spend June with them and visit another son and daughter‑in‑law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Zener, during his Philadelphia visit.

Eugene P. Zener Philadelphia Clara Zener Taylor Avenue Zener Harold B. Zener

Everett Family Weekend Visit Reported

Everett family members including Mr and Mrs Don Everett and children Susan Wendy and John from Cleveland visited over the weekend with Don's parents Mr and Mrs J W Everett of 1278 Church street. Randy Everett son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Everett from Warren Ohio spent the past week with grandparents and accompanied them home.

Don Everett Susan Wendy Johnnie Cleveland Don J. W. Everett Church Street Randy Everett Edwin Everett Warren Ohio

Miss Dutton Affianced to Richard Buck in Indiana

Mrs. Ellen Dutton of Indiana announced at McCreary's Party Room on Saturday night the engagement of her daughter Jacqueline Rae Dutton to Richard O. Buck, son of Mr and Mrs Richard N Buck of Elizabeth Pa. Miss Dutton is a senior at Indiana Joint High School and Mr Buck is a 1965 graduate of Elizabeth Foreward High School. Both will attend college next fall. No definite wedding plans have been made.

Coffman Ellen Dutton Indiana McCreary Jacquelyn Rae Richard O. Buck Richard N. Buck Elizabeth Miss Dutton Indiana Joint High School

Engagement announced for Beverly Nelson and Eugene Brocious

Mrs. Frances Nelson of Commodore announces the engagement of her daughter Beverly to Eugene Brocious son of Mr Paul Brocious of Dixonville. No wedding plans have been made.

Frances Nelson Commodore Beverly Eugene Brocious Paul Brocious Dixonville

Clawsons Visit Niagara Falls and Canada Trips

Mrs William Clawson of 935 Philadelphia Street and her son Wendell spent a holiday weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur W Clawson in Lockport New York. They toured Niagara Falls Canada and other points of interest.

William Clawson Philadelphia Street Wen‘dell Homer City RD Arthur W. Clawson Lockport N.Y Niagara Falls Canada

Coming events highlight dances and club activities

A series of community notices announces a benefit dance at The Penn Run 4 H Club in Philadelphia Street Indiana on Friday June 1 with Johnny Douglas and his popular orchestra. Proceeds benefit St Bernard Library Fund. Also planned are church meetings rummage sales and cub scout awards at local centers June 2 to 4 with gatherings of Gold Star Mothers Rotary and auxiliary groups. Regular meetings for Marion Center Current Events Club and Marion Center and Indiana American Legion units are scheduled.

Eagles Philadelphia Indiana Cial McCreary Johnny Douglas Lar Gatti’s Drug Store Jain St. Bernard Library Fund Homer City American Legion Auxiliary 493 Legion Wylie Street Urich Bar Marion Center Sam Haer Martha Carmaney el- Iste al

Old Mahoning Baptist Church 125th Anniversary Celebration

The Old Mahoning Baptist Church north of Plumville marks 125 years with services Saturday at 1 00 p m and 8 00 p m and Sunday at 11 00 a m 2 30 p m and 8 00 p m special music and speakers planned The Young Married Couples class of Evangelical United Brethren will sponsor a food sale Saturday June 4 at Indiana Appliance Center to fund the building fund.

Old Mahoning Plumville Evangelical United Brethren Church Indiana Appliance Center

Dance At Ox Hill Square Dance Friday Night

A square dance will be held at the Ox Hill Grange hall Friday night June 3 with music by the Indiana Ramblers and caller Bill Ward. Door prizes will be awarded and all are welcome. The Rector's Guild meets June 2 at 8 p.m. in the Parish House with hostesses Misa Olive Thayer and Miss Roberta Avens. The Jewart reunion is set for Sunday June 5 at the Mack Community Center Indiana Fair Grounds with a basket picnic lunch and invites all relatives and friends to attend.

Mack Community Center District No. 1 Beraca U.P Plumville Ox Hill Grange Hall Indiana Ramblers Bill Ward Christ Episcopal Church Misa Olive Thayer Roberta Avens Indiana Fairy Grounde

Widdowson Women Return From Maryland Visit

Mrs. Sally Widdowson and Mrs. Max Widdowson of Clymer and Mrs. Thomas McGary of Brockway returned home after a holiday weekend in Maryland. They visited Pfc. Eugene Widdowson, patient at the Fort Meade post hospital, and shopped in Baltimore while sightseeing in Washington DC and Virginia.

Sally Widdowson Max Widdowson Clymer Thomas McGary Brockway Maryland Pfc Eugene Widdowson Post Fort George G. Meade Baltimore Washington, D.C Virginia

Saltsburg News Wrap: Prize Draw and Local Notices Afloat

Saltsburg residents win a Bermuda trip in a drawing after a school band concert. Local service members return or plan discharge, with families visiting Memorial Day gatherings across Saltsburg and nearby towns. Also included is a quirky Teatime Treat recipe using devil's food mix and marshmallow beans.

Pressure Cooker Slices Food Costs and Time

Miss Jane Ifft, Assistant Extension Home Economist, Indiana County, says the pressure cooker saves money for homemakers by using cheaper cuts of meat without losing nutrition. It also reduces fuel use and cooking time to one-fourth to one-third of ordinary methods.

Jane Iftt Indiana County

Local Social Notes From Sagamore Area Encircle Visitors

Sagamore residents hosted and visited relatives and friends across towns including New Bethlehem Corning and Edgewood. Notables mention Bible School start May 31 and returning service members. Several residents travel to hospitals and guest in homes with Hunts and Dayton area ties.

Crochet Hats In Summer Silhouettes Pattern 875

Easy pattern offers 3 jiffy hats in straw yarn wool or chenille. Instructions claim one hour work per hat. Price twenty five cents plus six cents postage to Indiana Evening Gazette Needlework Dept F C Bow 160 Old Chelsea Station New York. Include name address zone.

Indiana Evening Gasetts Needleoraf Dept. F. C Old Chelsea Station New York N.N

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