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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1956

Page

4

Miss Gessler's Students Give Piano Recital

Miss Gessler presents a piano recital by students in the Presbyterian Church chapel in an 1850 home setting. Performances include a series of classical pieces by Brahms Gluck Handel Mozart Beethoven Schubert and Bach with named student performers in period costumes.

Presbyterian Church Caroline Gessler Clara Robert Schumann Schumann Brahms Heverly Webb Gluck Mandy Tomb Air Darla Mozart Betsy Geaster Edwin Buterbaugh

Engagements announced for DianNa Novesel and Rose Ann Corridoni

Mr and Mrs Nick Novesel of Tins Mills Pa announce the engagement of their daughter DianNa to John Gale Jr son of Mr and Mrs Gale also of Tins Mills Both couples have ties to Bell-Avon High School DianNa is in the current graduating class and her fiancé is employed with a Pittsburgh construction firm No wedding date has been set Mrs Anthony Bottegal of Avonmore Pa announces the engagement of her daughter Rose Ann to Ronald Corridoni son of Mr and Mrs Mario Corridoni of Newrytown Pa Rose Ann is a Bell-Avon High School junior and Ronald a Elders Ridge High School graduate class of 53 He is serving in the Navy 4th Division in Norfolk Va No immediate wedding plans.

Nick Novesel Tins Mills Dianna John Gale Miss Novesel Bell-Avon High School Pittsburgh Anthony Bottegal Westmoreland Avenue Avonmore Rose Ann Ronald Corridoni Mario Corridoni Newrytown Elders Ridge High School Navy Norfolk

Mrs Uhler Returns Home After Winter Visit

Mrs. Uhler returned from a winter visit spent with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Zimmerman and their two children Shelly and Joseph in Oneonto New York. She then spent three weeks with her son and daughter in law Dr and Mrs Lowell Uhler and their two daughters Karen and Rae of Ithaca and with Mr and Mrs Ray unhler of Bradford Pennsylvania before returning to 218 South Eleventh Street.

J. M. Uhler George Zimmerman Shelly Joseph Oneonto N.Y South Eleventh Street Uhler Lowell Uhler Karen Rae Ithaca Ray Unhler Bradford

Teen Play Set Pattern 48681 for Summer Wear

Teen pattern 4858 Tennage Sizes 10 12 14 18 includes a one piece playsuit with back wrap skirt convertible to sundress. Easy to sew fits sizes 12 35 inch fabric 2% yards skirt 1% yards playsuit complete illustrated instructions. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents for mailing to Anne Adams Indiana Evening Gazette Pattern Dept. 243 West Iron Street New York NY.

Sering Halon Anne Adams Indiana Evening Gazette Pattern Dept West Lrn St New York N. Y

Traugh Family Welcomes Baby Daughter Pamela Allyn

Mr and Mrs Robert G Traugh welcome their first child a baby daughter Pamela Allyn born Wednesday June 6 at Indiana Hospital. She is the daughter of Barbara Wetherhold, Emmaus, and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Wetherhold. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert G Traugh Sr of Grant Street.

Traugh Robert G. Traugh West Water Street Indiana Hospital Pamela Allyn Barbara Wetherhold Ernest Wetherhold Emmaus Grant Street

Scanlan Gemmell Wedding Held In Carlisle

Miss Grace Gemmell daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Gemmell of Greensburg Pa wed William Ward Scanlan of Ventnor on May 26 at St Patrick s Church Carlisle The ceremony was by Msgr Josephs with choirs and ornate floral decor The bride wore Chantilly lace over tulle and silk taffeta with a pearl headpiece and bouquet Bridesmaids were Mrs John B Scanlan Jr Miss Nancy Kettering and Mrs Robert Thomas matron of honor wore mint crystallette Two white orchids formed Mrs Gemmell s corsage The groom s mother wore brown baby orchids The reception was at The Patio Albenberry Boiling Springs Pa Afterward the couple left for a South motor trip in a two piece black dress and white collar

Grace Gemmell John W. Gemmell India William Ward Ian Ventnor John B. Scantlay St. Patrick's Ian, Jr Carlisle Thomas Reagan Msgr. Josephs Springfield John F. Schmidt John B. Scanlan, Jr Emerson, N. J Nancy Kettering Greensburg Scanlan Miss Kettering Smiethport Marjorie Hartrick Joanne Simmons Indiana John Brownell Washington, D.C Richard Moses

Indiana Flower Garden Club Plans Summer Activities

The Hall Circle of First Presbyterian Church met in Memorial Hall to plan the summer program after the Spring Flower Show was cancelled by late frost. Devotions opened the meeting. officers announced the Circle Strawberry Festival set for July 13 and the annual Circle picnic on August 7 at Mack Community Center.

Indiana Hall Circle Indiana Flower Garden Club Hall Circle of the First Pres Byterian Church Wom Memorialien Roy Wiggins Charles Lewis, Jr Thomas Davis Mack Community Center John Rehouf Doyle Rowley Parker Ruddock Waiter Ogden

Firecracker Ball Plans At Indiana Country Club

The Women's Golf Association committee met to finalize plans for the annual Firecracker Ball to be held Saturday June 30. Music will be by Fred Gershwin and his orchestra from 10 p m to 1 a m. Members may bring town or out of town guests.

Women's Golf Association of the Indiana Country Club Freddy Gershwin Gregory Grace Cecil Spadafora Don V. Miller Lawrence Trunzo Franccis Kaylor James McKelvey John Simpson Woerner McKinsey R. W. Allen

Convention Delegate to Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

Mrs Pauline Lloyd of 576 Grant Street will depart Sunday for York Pennsylvania as a delegate to the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs convention at the Yorkshire Hotel. The event runs Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

Pauline Lloyd Grant, Street York

Birthdays Listed for June 9 Figures

Readers commemorate June 9 with a set of birthdays including Alfred Orr Dorothy Carnahan Harriet Joan Grooms and John Henry Groomes. Names appear as local figures noted for celebratory anniversaries. The list reflects community milestones observed in the period edition.

Une Alfred Orr Dorothy Carnahan Harriet Joan Grooms John Henry Groomes

Missionary Society to Meet at First Presbyterian Church

The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting in the Church Parlor on Tuesday June 12 at 2 p.m. Frank Hood will discuss Pacific Panorama with slides from his Lysle Fellowship Tour. Mrs Marion G Wilson leads devotions on Because It Is God’s Way and Mrs Richard Hitchcock directs special music.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Frank Hood Pacific Far East Marion G. Wilson Richard Hitchcock

Come Double Club Family Picnic at Mack Community Center

The Come Double Club of the First Methodist Church hosts a family picnic in the picnic shelter at Mack Community Center on Thursday June 14 at 6 00 p m. Families bring sandwiches table service and a covered dish while the committee provides everything else. Reservations via Mrs Jane Jacoby IN 5 2773.

Come Double Club First Methodist Church Mack Community Center Jane Jacoby

Elks Auxiliary Ends Meetings Until Sept

The Ladies Auxiliary to Indiana Lodge No. 931 BPOE held its regular monthly meeting at Veterans Country Club with President Pat McQuawn in charge. The evening included birthday gifts and a door prize as plans for the August picnic and September resumption were announced.

Indiana Lodge No. 931 BPOE Veterans Country Club Pat McQuawn Door Prize Center Indiana Ethelda Kunkle Enen V.F.W Brush Valley Hgh School Mack Community

Saltsburg Methodist Women Elect Officers

The Saltsburg Methodist Church W.S.C.S. elected officers at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs. Marie Kelly’s home with Mrs. Mary Bell as co host. Officers include Helen Marton president Hazel Whitesel vice president Marie Kelly secretary Rose McCreary assistant secretary Helen Pierc Treasurer Wilda Moore secretary of Missionary Education and Service Mabel Black secretary of work Edith Peterson secretary of Spiritual Life Sophie Pierce and Rene Kelly S.R.L.C.A Lillie Pierce and Mary Bell flower committee. Gifts were given to Mrs Richard King wife of the former minister. The Kings moved to Wilkinsburg A June 20 dinner will honor the new minister Rev Harold Abram. Meeting closed with benediction and lunch served.

W.S.C.S Saltsburg Methodist Church Marie Kelly Mary Bell iMrs Helen Marton Hazel Whitesel Rose McCreary Helen Pierce Wilda Moore Mabel Black Edith Peterson Sophie Pierce Rene Kelly S.r.l.ca Lillie Pierce Elizabeth Hart Richard King Wilkinsburg Harold ‘Abram

Married in Avonmore Lillian Singleton Weds James Shellhammer

The marriage of Lillian Scott J Singleton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul R Singleton of Saltsburg, to James H Shellhammer of Avonmore took place May 26 1956 at Avonmore St Ambrose Church. Attendants were Marie Derek of Latrobe and Dale Cunningham of Avonmore. The couple will reside at 241 Gertrude Street Latrobe.

Lillian Scott J Singleton Paul R. Singleton Walnut St Saltsburg James H. Shellhammer Homer Shellhammer Avonmore Avonmore St. Ambrose Marie Derek Latrobe and Dale Cunningham Gertrude St Latrobe

Italian Women's Society marks 21st anniversary dinner

The Italian Women’s Society of Blairs-Ville celebrated its 21st anniversary with a dinner at the Italian Club dining room on Thursday evening June 7. The program featured a piano duet by Marilyn Persichetti and Regina Sferra along with accordion selections by Wayne Fumen. About 52 attendees from Citizens General Hospital were present and a bingo game plus Five Hand were part of the entertainment. Awards were given to Irene Frattura and Sue Persicheti Ferranti of Philadelphia Street.

Irene Frattura Sue Persicheti Alfred Ferranti Phila Lei Delphia Street

Hospital Of Mrs Ricupero Sought At St Francis

Mrs Herman Alice Ricupero of 1114 Philadelphia Street is a patient at St Francis Hospital Pittsburgh. Mr Ricupero recently returned home from Indiana Hospital where he was a surgical patient.

Herman Alice) Ricupero Philadelphia Street St. Francis Hospital Pittsburgh Ricupero iIndiana Hospital

Alpha Sigma Tau Alumnae Elect Officers

The June Alpha Sigma Tau Alumnae meeting at Mrs. Martha Stewart’s home 291 Locust Street conducted by Mrs. Pat Pennington initiated four members Joan Aileen Reynolds Nancy Figley Holben Miss Mary Washington and Doris M Edwards Officers elected for the coming year are President Mrs. Nancy Holben Secretary Mrs. Frances Seaton and Treasurer Mrs. Gladys Bee Plans include meeting with the Delta collegiate chapter in the fall A social time followed the meeting

Alpha Sigma Tau Alumnae Association Martha Stewart Locust Street Pat Pennington Joan Aileen Reynolds Nancy Figley Holben Mary Washington Doris M. Edwards Nancy Holben Frances Seaton Gladys Bee Delta

Recital by Mary E Carson pupils at Saltsburg church

Music pupils of Mary E Carson present a recital at Saltsburg Presbyterian Church on Tuesday June 12 at 8 00 p m open to all. Miriam Circle of the Women s Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church meets Monday evening June 9 at 7 30 in the home of Mrs Russell R Tyree 151 North Ninth Street to study the Indian American and plan plans for the summer months.

Mary E.carson Saltsburg Presbyterian Church Miriam Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Russell R. Tyree North Ninth Street

Gift Honeymoon Travel Boosts This Year’s June Bride and Groom

The June bride and groom receive travel gift certificates from American Express offices nationwide. Certificates start at $10 and can be given by groups, avoiding duplicate china or bonbon dishes. A Boston travel shower plans a Mexico honeymoon, while an Atlanta stag party offers a Bermuda trip for an early June wedding.

Boston Mexico

Staff Named For Girl Scouts Day Camp

Indiana Council of Girl Scouts opens Day Camp at Catawba Trace on Monday. Camp runs three weeks with scouts from Indiana Homer City and Saltsburg. Camp Director is Mrs R D Williams assisted by Mrs Robert Flem. Leaders include Mrs Chetwin Hurd Mrs Fred Cramer Mrs L J McKee Mrs Chester Barber Mrs Maurice Steer Mrs John Fetterm an Mrs Bert Alishouse Mrs Richard Pesci all of Indiana plus Miss Lucy Wadsworth State College Mrs Frank Robertson Homer City Miss Patricia Bowser Plumville Miss Wilma Dunlap Mrs Annabelle Nease Mrs Robert Smith and Mrs Edith Repine Blairsville. W R Williams named Nature Counselor. Health and safety program overseen by Mrs Earl Streams registered nurse. Day Camp Committee chaired by Mrs Richard Lehmer with members Mrs James Kehew and Mrs Earl Streams.

Indiana Council of Girl Scouts Catawba Trace Indiana Homer City Saltsburg R. D. Williams Robert Fleming Chetwin Hurd Fred Cramer L. J. McKee Chester Barber Maurice Steer John Fetterman Bert Alishouse Richard Pesci Lucy Wadsworth State College Frank Robertson Patricia Bowser Plumville Wilma Dunlap Annabelle Nease Robert Smith Edith Repine Blairsville W. R. Williams Ear Streams Richard Lehmer James Kehew

Saltsburg Vacation Bible School Opens June 11

Saltsburg Methodist Church hosts All Bible Vacation School from June 11 to 22. Children attend daily at 9:00 AM with classes assigned after opening meeting. Closing program set for Friday June 22 at the church. Betty Reichard leads the Intermediate Dept. and Laura Lau, a former China prisoner, will teach missions and address departments.

Saltsburg Methodist Church Methodist Church Betty Reichard Indiana Co Laura Lau China Miss Lau

Remedy For Stubborn Stains From Beverages And More

A home remedy from Indiana county assistant extension expert Mrs. Darcie Rhoda proposes a bleaching mix of sodium perborate and hydrogen peroxide to lift stains from beverages grass mud scotch and perfume without damaging fabric. Dissolve one teaspoon perborate in a small bottle of peroxide and apply only to the stain then rinse. Test on colored fabrics first to avoid color loss. A separate tip adds mayonnaise folded with stiff egg white as a topping for broiled fish.

Darcie Rhoda Indiana County

Blairsville Band Mothers Club Elects Officers

Blairsville Band Mothers Club met at Mrs Elmer Streams Blairsville RD on Monday June 4 selecting Marelan Clark as president Mary Crawford as vice president Marguerite Hileman as secretary Dora Clawson as treasurer and Mrs Streams as retiring president. The group recently hosted a Wiener roast for Blairsville Joint High School Senior Band in May followed by a white elephant bingo. The next meeting is planned for September.

Blairsville Elmer Streams Blairsville RD Marelan Clark Mary Crawford Marguerite Hileman Dora Clawson

Black Lick 4 H Club Holds Second Meeting

Black Lick Township 4H Club president Jean Wetzel opened the second meeting on Tuesday June 3 at Mrs Mildred Streams home. Betty Jean Clawson led eleven members in the pledge and group singing was directed by Jean Suttor Roberta Bruner with leaders Miss Jane Ifft and Mrs Dar cie Rhoda assisting Shirley Allen helped. Members received project books and Ifft explained the summer project. Roberta and Martha Bruner gave a show and tell on measuring liquids and dry ingredients. After business the group split into three with two making brownies and the third planning the next meeting at Jean Suttons home on June 12 at 1 30 PM.

Jean Wetzel Black Lick Township Mildred Streams Ocal Betty Jean Clawson Jean Suttorr Roberta Bruner Jane Ift Darcie Rhoda Shirley Allen Streams Miss Ifft

Pineapple Motif Pattern 838 for Needlecraft

Pattern 838 gives directions for single pineapple motifs 3 by 4 inches in string. Send 25 cents, add 5 cents for first class mail, to Indiana Evening Gazette Needlecraft Dept, P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station New York N Y. Include pattern number, name, address and zone.

Indiana Evening Gazzette Needlecraft Dept P. O. Bow Old Chelsea Station New York

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Society News Mrs. Uhler Blairsville C.D. A St. Theresa Catholic Daughters of America V.F. W Ann Marie Spiardi Mary Nardone Johnstown Anna Powell Spiardi Waterman Mark Mike Rade Presbyterian Elks Auxiliary Brush Valley New York City Radio City United Nations Building Rockefeller Center Beas Water Ninth Chestnut Fifth Philadelphia Point Oakland Church Washington WCTU W.C.T.U Lina Houk C. C. Waterson Marie Reévie Henry Potzinger Flower Mission and Relief God Bostic Reunion Irwins Park Hillsdale Society Alpha Sigma Tau By Jolita Saltsburg Vacation Bible School Band Mothers Black Lick Club ERO Gry Mt ASH Shoe CO Sauna Whalen Oshed Crom
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