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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1952

Page

8

Bridal Shower for Carolyn Nichol Ahead of June Wedding

Miss Carolyn M. Nichol was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her aunt Mrs Day K Nichol at AD 4 on a Wednesday evening June 4. Guests enjoyed spring flowers, surprise gifts, desserts, and parlor games. Carolyn is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry A Nichol and will wed Robert E B Heaton on June 14 at 3 30 p m at the United Presbyterian Church. Her maid of honor is Miss Mary d Sneitch, with bridesmaids Miss Virginia Donaldson and Miss Ruth Nichol. Flower girls are Nancy and Cindy Heaton. The Rev George W Hutton will officiate.

Carolyn M. Nichol Day K. Nichol Harry A. Nichol White Township Robert EB. Heaton Andiiana Harry T. Heston South Thirteenth Street Indiana United Presbyterian Church Mary d. Sneitch Virginia Donaldson Gibsonia Ruth Nichol Nancy Cindy Heaton Proom George W. Hutton Meridian

Engagement announced for Audrey Wogan to David L Johnson

Dr and Mrs Alton D Wogan of Sandy Lake Pa announce the engagement of their daughter Audrey Jane Wogan to David L Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Ward C Johnson of 364 South Third Street In forming a future wedding notice for the local community.

Alton D. Wogan Sandy Lake Audrey Jane Wogan David L. Johnson Ward C. Johnson South Third Street

Coming Events Cary Class Meeting and Banquet

Community calendar item lists events across Indiana County include Cary Memorial Class Banquet at Grange Hall Armagh on June 11 6 15 p m transportation provided those without a ride meet at Indiana Methodist Church 6 30 p m Penn Run Grange meeting 8 30 p m Grange Hall West Pike Vacation Bible School opens June 9 at 8 45 a m two week course sailing with Christ Miss Vogan Theta Sigma Upsilon mentioned for dance sponsor details Sigma Sigma Sigma alumnae bridge June 8 8 p m V F W District 26 meeting June 8 Johnstown 1 30 p m includes notes on delegates and installations Grange Prosperity meeting June 10 8 30 p m Brush Valley Community Building Women’s Missionary Society June 10 2 15 p m Leda Stephens speaker Grand Chapter bus trip June 9 4 p m from Community Center Band Mothers Club June 9 7 30 p m at Marion Center High School for officer election.

Cary Cary Memorial Grange Hall Armagh Methodist Church Indiana West Pike West Pike Community Church Roy Tohims Women's Missionary Society For the United Presbyterian Church Leda Stephens

Hoyt Kinter Marriage Took Place Wednesday at Grove Chapel

Irene Kinter of Indiana wed Ted Hoyt of Indiana in a small ceremony at the Grove Chapel Lutheran Ghureh on Wednesday morning, June 4, at 10:30. The bride wore pink crepe with white accessories, red rose bouquet on a white Bible. Best man was E G Hoyt. matron of honor Mrs Grace Long wore beige lace. The couple will reside at 340 North Ninth Street, Indiana, after a short wedding trip. both are employed at the Indiana County Thrift Corporation.

Grove Chapel Lutheran Ghureh Irene Kinter Indiana Ted Hoyt Grace Long Homer City E. G. Hoyt Ridgway

Hinitt Circle Delights with Music at Presbyterian Meet

Hinitt Circle of the First Presbyterian Church held a Wednesday evening gathering at Mrs. Ralph Ellis home. Mrs. Irene Schrecongost played the Hammond organ while Mrs Harold Loos and Mrs Ellis alternated at the piano. Mrs Dale Marlin spoke from St. John chapter 14 during devotionals. Mrs Roy Hughes presided as reports were shared. Mrs N DeWitt Ray Mrs T Edgar Walker and Miss Marguerite Coe were named to arrange a Circle Picnic at Rustic Lodge on July 1. A book exchange was in operation and refreshments of strawberries angel food cake and coffee were served.

Hinitt First Presbyterian Church Ralph Ellis Irene Schrecongost Harold Loos Ellis Dale Marlin St. John Roy Hughes N. DeWitt Ray T. Edgar Walker Marguerite Coe Rustic Lodge Betty Gessler

Steetles Plan Visit and relocation to Florida

Mr and Mrs Steetle of Church Street will travel Saturday to Sanish North Dakota to visit son in law Thomas Kinter and daughter with their children. They will then go to Detroit to see their son Dr Jack Steetle and family. Mrs Jack Steetle and Shelley will join for a Indiana visit before returning. Dr and Mrs Jack Steetle intend to settle in Fort Lauderdale Florida around July 1.

Paul Steetle Church Street Sanish North Dakota Thomas Kinter Detroit Michigan Jack Steetle Shelley Steetles Indiana Laverne Sager of Sager, Fa Ft. Lauderdale Florida

Elks Auxiliary Meets Two Years Old

The Elks Auxiliary gathered in the Lodge Room last evening with president Phyllis Brown presiding. Theresa Mae Brombach daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Brombach of East Pike celebrated her second birthday today June 6 and was featured in reports. The door prize went to Mrs George Ruffner. There will be no meetings in July and August.

B. P. O. Elks Phyllis Brown Theresa Mae Brombach Frank Brombach East Pike Theresa Mae Granddaugh Patrick Hay Gerty Indiana George Ruffner

Hills On Interesting Trip From Virginia To Pennsylvania

Mr and Mrs G Gardner Hill returned from a three day thousand mile trip traveling through Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania The journey included Jamestown Williamsburg Va a Chesapeake Bay cruise Cape Henry to Jennerstown and Cape Charles Kiptopeke Beach Hershey Rose Gardens and Hershey Chocolate Plant Amity Hall Inn Indiana Pa and a Mountain Playhouse season The theatre company opens with Lo and Behold and runs two week plays through October 4 with reservations managed by Mrs Ernest J McLuckie who notes the venue is highly patronized and listed in major papers

G. Gardner Hill Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Jamestown Williamsburg Mark Chesepeake Hershey Rose Gardens Amity Hall Inn Indiana Jason Ernest J. McLuckie Mountain Playhouse New York Times

French poodle crochet pattern offers fluffy mascot friend

Crochet guide Pattern 878 promises a 114%4 inch French poodle toy. Readers are asked to mail twenty five cents plus name address and zone to The Indiana Evening Gazette Needlecraft Dept. for pattern number 878.

Indiana Evening Gazette Raft Dept P.O New York M. Y

Church Group Reviews The Big Fisherman

The Crusader Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Indiana met in homes of Mrs. Mildred Harner to plan a June 24 strawberry festival. Mrs. Anna Geesey led the session and appointed a festival committee. Mrs. J W Everett led the book review of The Big Fisherman by Lloyd C Douglass.

Evangelical United Brethren Church of Indiana Mildred Harner Washington Street Anna Geesey Geesey Izabelle Gray Grace McQuiston Beulah Byers Margaret Sundberg

Homecoming for Mr and Mrs Wilmer Miller from Clarion

Mr and Mrs Wilmer Miller of Parkwood have returned home after several days visit in Clarion.

Wilmer Miller Parkwood Clarion

Local births and birthdays for many residents

A list of birthday acknowledgments includes L. W. Moorhead Elnora Strong Av enhe Henry Patty Ann Barber Phylis Kelly Jay Cook Jimmy Bodick Wendell D. Jones Mrs Blair Coy Marie Coy June and Dorothy Heagy Jacqueline Trausi James T Stitt Allen Lewis Charles Liptak Mrs Alfred Orr Betsy Ann Gessler.

Me L. W. Moorhead Elnora Strong AveneHe Henry Patty Ann Barber Phylis Kelly Jay Cook Jimmy Bodick Wendell D. Jones Mrs. Blair Coy Marie Coy Dorothy Heagy Jacqueline Trausi James T, Stitt Allen Lewis Charles Liptak Alfred Orr Betsy Ann Gessler

Visitors From Hampton Call On Cravener and Lassick Families

Gardners from Hampton Virginia formerly of this city recently visited Mrs. Gardner's parents Mr. and Mrs. E W Cravener of 402 Elm Street and her sister Mrs. Michael Lassick of 242 Washington Street Jicy Ann Gardner also accompanied them during the visit to the Cravener and Lassick households.

Ben Gardner Jicy Ann Hampton Virginia Gardner E. W. Cravener Elm Street Michael Lassick Washington Street

Mrs McQuaide Returns From Trip To Cuba And Miami

Mrs Cora McQuaide has returned to her North Ninth Street home after visiting her son in law and daughter in Philadelphia. She and Mrs. Craighead then visited Sgt and Mrs Lawrence T McQuaide at Camp Le Jeune. They traveled by plane to Miami Beach and Havana Cuba before returning to Philadelphia and then home.

Cora McQuaide North Ninth Street R.D. Craighead Philadelphia

Two Oil City Women Visit Indiana Kin

In Town Thursday Mrs. Elizabeth Nelles and Mrs. jChelstine Nelles of Oil City visited relatives in Indiana on Thursday. Gone To Massachusetts Mrs. Lawrence R. Doak of 1006 Wayne Avenue was called to Springfield Massachusetts early this week due to illness in the family of a daughter, Mrs. George A. Cote. The husband, Lieutenant Cote, is ill in a hospital in Korea.

Town Elizabeth Nelles jChelstine Nelles Oil City Indiana Massachusetts Lawrence R. Doak Wayne Avenue Springfield George A. Cote Cote Jin Korea

Hospital Births June 3 to 6 record list

A series of birth announcements from June 3 to June 6 lists new daughters and sons born to families in Rent, Clymer, Homer City, Salisb urg, Aultman, and Walvolt Street. Names include Antoniak Bertuzzi St. Clair Rolls Lantry Niel Struk Merlo Fornari and Litzinger, with locations and street addresses noted for several families.

Richard St. Clair Sixth Street Clymer James Rolls Salisburg Frank Lantry Homer City David Niel Aultman John Struk Walvolt Street

Hall Circle Hostess Arranges Presbyterian Meeting

Mrs Roy Wiggins hosted the Hall Circle of First Presbyterian Church at her home. Mrs William Quinn led devotionals, reports praised sales of Pastry Sets and last month’s food sale, and Mrs William C Joyner was elected picnic chairman for August. Strawberry Festival tickets and posters were distributed for the June 19 church lawn event, with reservations via Mrs A L Breakiron. A social hour followed with refreshments by the hostess and committee.

Roy Wiggins First Presbyterian Church William Quinn William C. Joyner Martha Napp Tracy Vanity A. L David Phipps Charles Jackson Edward Bratton

Bratton Boy Timmy Home After Hospital Tonsillectomy

Timmy Bratton son of Mr and Mrs Edward Bratton of 355 Water Street returned home last evening from Indiana Hospital where he underwent a tonsillectomy Wednesday afternoon.

Timmy Bratton Edward Bratton Water Street Indiana Hospital

Hospital Patient Gertrude Ditrovati Admitted in Indiana

Mrs Gertrude Ditrovati of 1134 School Street was admitted as a medical patient to the Indiana Hospital last Saturday. Her condition is improved and she expects to return home tomorrow or Sunday.

Titrovati Gertrude Ditrovati School Street Indiana Hospital

Sunday Children Day Service at First Presbyterian Church

Sunday morning the Children's Day Service will be held in the First Presbyterian Church at 10 30. Sabbath School and Church Worship will be combined and a program by younger children. Ambrose Bible School begins June 9 at 1 30 p m for two weeks for ages 3 to 18. Homer City Bible School starts June 9 at 9 00 am with devotions in Nazarene Church and classes in the school building.

First Presbyterian Church AIL Ambrose Bible School Ambrose Baptist Church Homer City Bible School Homer City Community Daily Vacation Nazarene Church

Missionary Society to Honor Graduate at Church Event

Samuel Rinn, son of Mrs. Samuel Rinn, will graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The Women’s Missionary Society plans a guest dessert at First Presbyterian Church, meeting June 10 at 1 30 p m. Mrs. J A Gil invites reservations for licenses and social gathers with several district residents noted.

Samuel Rinn Polytechnic Institute Worcester Massachusetts Musser School Street Women's Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Indiana Raymond Falls Korea J. A Gil Robert Louis Dietrick Pattonkey Patrotia Regina Muller Diana Thomas E. Mansfield, Jr Annapolis M. D Helen Louise Ansley

Local Social Series Names and Hosts Listed

A newspaper social blotter lists Monday through Saturday host names for a community gathering. Includes Mrs. Chas. Russell Miss Nancy Read Mrs. Harry Pfeiffer Mrs. John Walker Mrs. B. E. Wilson Mrs. Jas. Thompson Mrs. Hart Daugherty Mrs. A. DeGaetano and others with a 30 cent entry or related value noted alongside. The roster also names Mrs. Harold Widdowson Mrs. Carl Patchin Miss Agnes Bengston Miss Arline Bengston Miss Betty Cameron.

Mrs Williams Honored In Springville Birthday Dinner

Mrs Williams and Mr Thomas R Williams hosted a dinner at the Williams home in Springville New York for the birthday anniversary of Mrs Williams. Attending were Thomas St Williams Willson Bliss and children Larry Susan of Indiana E H Montag Butler June Hutchinson and daughter Patricia Ann and Thomas J Williams family Wendell and Vicky Sue all of Springville. Mrs Bliss Larry and Susan returned to Indiana Sunday evening with her sister June Hutchinson and daughter Patricia Ann.

Thomas R. Williams Speedway Apartments Springville New York Thomas J. Williams Thomas St. Williams Willson V. Bliss Larry and Susan Indiana E. H. Montag Butler June Hutchinson Patricia Ann Wendell Vicky Sue Larry Patricia Ann

Clymer Auxiliary Elects Officers for 1952 53

The Clymer American Legion Auxiliary Unit 222 elected officers for 1952 53 at the June 2 meeting led by Mrs Joseph Krolick as president and Miss Etta Smith as first vice president. Other officers include Mrs Frank Wallehisn second vice president recording secretary Mrs Clyde Schelfe corresponding secretary Evelyn Gaston treasurer Mrs Paul Mackanos chaplain Mrs Gerald Fleck historian and Maggie Johnstone sergeant at arms. A guest speaker Louis G Goldman Ford City Indiana County spoke on home economics extension. The group discussed canning duties and proper care of pressure canners with safety reminders including gauge checks cleaning tips and replacing gaskets and lids.

Clymer American Legion Auxiliary Unit Joseph Krolick Etta Smith Frank Wallehisn Clyde Schelfe Ruth Kindler Evelyn Gaston Paul Mackanos Gerald Fleck Maggie Johnstone Wendell L. Schurr Fort Story Virginia

Guests At Steffy Home Sunday Dinner

Home RD 1 Mrs. John Steffy hosted guests including her sister and family Paul Seeton and Barbara Seeton Norman Seeton and son Richard from Canton Ohio Clifford Lydie and family Jackie Patty Peggy and Jimmie from Marion Center RD 1 Raymond Steffy and family Raymond Jr Robert and Charles Walter Good and daughter Linda Jack Steffy and family Alan and Lois all of Eric All Steffy children were home except William serving in the U S Air Force stationed at Camp Gordon Georgia.

John Steffy Home RD Steffy Paul Seeton Barbara Seeton Norman Seeton Richard Canton Onio Clifford Lydie Jackie Patty Peggy Jimmie Marion Center RD Raymond Steffy Raymond, Jr Robert Charles Walter Good Linda Jack Steffy Alan Lois Eric William U. S. Air Force Camp Gordon Georgia

Summer Theater Guild Patrons List Grows at Indiana State Teachers College

The Summer Theater Guild newsletter announces a growing patrons list now at 308 with sixteen new members. Six dramatic productions will run at Hisher Auditorium from June 25 to August 2 starting with Philip Barry’s Philadelphia Story. Patrons receive six admissions usable in any combination and may reserve seats for all performances via the Guild Office or committee members.

Summer Theater Guild Indiana College Community Summer Theater John Kf, Davis Joseph K. Hail Anna O'Toole Frank Barkley Thomas L. Hill Joseph W. Gatti William R. McMillen Virginia B. Clark D. R. Tomb Wililiam E. Evans Ebensburg Nahum Levinson J. Arthur Robinson J. Russell Guard A. R. Llewellyn Hisher State Teachers College Indiana Philip Barry Theater Guild Indiana State Teachers College

Dale T Tomb Home Returns Serviceman from Germany

Mrs Dale Tomb and son Fred dy of Parkwood celebrate the homecoming of husband and father Dale T Tomb who recently arrived back from service with Company FP 28th Division in Germany and received his discharge at Indiantown Gap Army base.

Dale T. Tomb Freddy Parkwood Dale T.tomb Co. FP 28Th Division Germany U. S. Army Indiantown Gap

Move Afoot To Change FFA and FHA

Harrisburg reports a farm leader says a move is afoot to drop state supervision of the Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America in Pennsylvania. The claim, made by Mrs. Eleanor Griest, notes a new program may replace current vocational education, requiring state and federal approval, while officials deny policy changes and cite no action beyond staff vacancies. A statewide coalition has urged Gov. Fine to probe rural youth education policies as Western Pennsylvania districts consolidate.

Harrisburg Future Farmers of America Future Homemakers of America Pennsylvania Eleanor Griest Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Griest FHA Miles Horst Bureau of Instruction Pennsylvvania

Coat dress pattern offers chic summer style

Fashion note highlights a slant buttoned coat dress in stripes ideal for travel. Mandarin collar and varied sleeve lengths suit Misses sizes 12 to 20. pattern R4G&s includes complete illustrated instructions and costs thirty five cents.

Anne Adams New York Indiana Pattern Dept N. Y

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Society News Carlton House Mrs. H. B. Bulerbaugh Try Terrace Lounge Pittsburgh New Carlton House Carolyn Nichol Penn Run Grange Penn Run Grange No. 1616 Miss Vogan State’ Teachers College Theta Sigma Upsilon St. Anthony’s Oaily Johnson Sodality Homer State Teachers College City High School Sigma Tau Gamma 7 Fraternity Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Ward Zeigler Oakland Avenue Vv. F. W Johnstown Armstrong, Cambria Indiana V. F. W Grange Meeting Prosperity Grange No Brush Valley Grange No Brush Valley Prosperity Grange Brush Valley Grange U. P. Missionary Society Eastern Star Grand Chapter Syria Mosque Fred M. Smith Band Mothers Marion Center Band Mothers Club Hoyt-Kinter Elks Auxiliary Fiat Church Group Gardners Mrs. McQuaide Trip James Antoniak James Bertuzzi O Clymer RD Pete Merlo Homyer City Joseph Fornari Philadelphia Street Lloyd Litzinger Thirteenth Street Hall Children’s Day Service Presbyterian Missionary Society The U.S Audley Mahon S. Brayshaw Ernest Moorhead Mac Holstein D. Desbonnets J. A. Steele Paul Smith Chas. Russell Nancy Read Wilbur Widdowson Carl Weyandt Anthony Graff Gaynelle O'Hara Angeline Vanity Betty Cameron Jas. Cober Myron Newman Wallace Guthrie Harry Pfeiffer John Walker B. E. Wilson Jas. Thompson Hart Daugherty A. DeGaetano Thos. Madiil Robt. Wagner Wallace Thomas Harold Widdowson Carl Patchin Agnes Bengston Arline Bengston D. Smeltzer May Shank Hattie Johnson Ruth Johnson Earl Streams Velma Bence Patricia Louise Riscinto Pirnte Rocco Riscinto Riscinto Yard Theresa Ann Riscinto Lois Ginter Agnes Luther Eleanor Anna Mannegetti Patty Kreen Jon Frankie Ferra Barbara Annioci Nickle Riscinto Cubeta Shirley Shaffer Ruth Brant Pete Cubeta, Jr Ajden Sandra Hruno Jackie Riscinto Mrs. Williams Marty Obush George Obush, Jr Lucernemines James MclQuiston Susan Obush FFA Rio de Janeiro Brazil Lfon
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