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Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1957

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Ten Pianists to Perform in Monday Musical Club Event

Ten pianists will perform on five pianos with string and vocal music for Music Week at 8:50 p.m. Monday May 6 in the First Presbyterian Church Recreation Room. Featured pieces include Mendelssohn Trio in C minor and Mozart Symphony No. 36, with performances by college faculty and ISTC affiliates led by Gladys Dunkelberger and Lawrence Stitt.

First Presbyterian Church Mendelssohn Jean Vecellio Nancy Jo Grumbling Virginia Urbinato Beverly Lichko Diane Kramer Caroline Gessler Indiana Donna Nagey College Ann Clever Kenneth Reidl Dennis Lauffer Richard Reed Joyce Bender Nancy Walker John Banfield Arthur Gatti Gladys Dunkelberger ISTC Music Club Lawrence Stitt Mozart Leonard Brody Robert Gesster Mark Hasinger Twila Hoover John Kenosh Harold Loos Rogers Rankin Ruth ‘Tinker Gilbert Wolfenden

Leavens Family Easter Visit Across Ohio and Pennsylvania

Sagamore, James Leavens and son of Warren, Ohio, spent Easter with Clarence Leavens. Merril Large and family of Sharpsville and Curt Aul of DuBois visited the McCauslands. Le Varna Houser of Cowan shannock spent several days with Harold Houser.

James Leavens Warren Ohio Clarence Leavens Merril Sharpsville Curt Aul DuBois John McCausland le Varna Houser Cowanshannock Harold Houser

Needlecraft Pattern Offer From Indiana Evening Gazette

An old advertisement invites readers to order Pattern 315 a 12 by 36 inch transfer sampler with towel motifs in blue or other colors. Include 35 cents plus 3 cents postage for first class mailing send name address and ZIP to Indiana Evening Gazette Needlecraft Dept P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 11 NY.

Indiana Evening Gazette Needlecraft Dept P.O Chelsea Station New York N.Y Laura Wheeler

Engagement of Mary Kathryn Kerr to Thomas Edgar Lindsay Jr

Miss Kerr Affiance announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Kathryn Kerr to Thomas Edgar Lindsay Jr. Mary Kathryn is from Croylands Avenue and a January graduate of Denison University Ohio. Lindsay is son of Dr and Mrs Thomas Edgar Lindsay of Ivyland Pennsylvania and a Denison graduate who studied at the University of Pennsylvania and joined the Naval Reserves. An August wedding is planned.

Lisle Stewart Kerr Daugher Mary Kathryn Thomas Edgar Lindsay, Jr Mary Kerr Croylands Avenue Denison University Granville Ohio Delta’ Delta Delta Lindsay Thomas Edgar Lindsay Almshouse Road Ivyland Pennsylvania George School Philadelphia Dension University University of Pennsylvania Naval Reserves

Coming Events in Rural Valley and Nearby Churches

Community notices outline church services on WDAD May 11 broadcast at 11 am with Paul Verner as soloist and Rev Lawrence sermon How Wilt Thou Do in the Swelling of the Jordan. Senior Tea May 8 3 to 5 pm Lion's Den by Business and Professional Women. May 4 National Communion Sunday for CDA Queen of May. Day Camp Counselor training May 7 7:30 to 9:30 pm Community Center. Naomi Bible Class Mother-Daughter Banquet May 9 6:15 pm church dining room reservations by May 7. Viola Simpson Circle May 7 8 pm home of Mrs Sabo election of officers. Mahoning WCTU May 7 8 pm home of Mrs Aul. 900 card party May 15 8 pm St Louis Church Hall Lucernemines, Altar Society event with prizes and refreshments. Public invited.

Paul Verner Verna Fiscus Lawrence The Jordan Business and Professional Women’s Club of Rural Valley Shannock High School Lion's den Clara Cockerille Carla Dean Dorothy Lasher First Presbyterian Church Margaret Craig Lucille Thompson Viola Simpson First Methodist Church Richard Sabo Church Street St. Louis Lucernemines Altar Society of

Local Women Attend Spring Conference of AAUW

Pennsylvania Division of the African Association of University Women held its 1957 spring conference May 3 and 4 at the Sterling Hotel Wilkes-Barre with attendees including Mrs Leroy Schnell and Mrs Edwin Long from Indiana. Wilkes-Barre hosts were led by Mrs Cromwell E Thomas. Guest speaker at the dinner was Mrs James W Kideney of Buffalo on Legislation as an AAUW Interest.

Pennsylvania African Association of University Women Sterling Hotel Wilkes-Barre Leroy Schnell Indiana Edwin Long Cromwell E. Thomas James W. Kideney Buffalo John Howell Williams Wilkes College Charlotte Lord Peter H. Kromayer Bethlehem Branch Thomas H. Kiley Pittsburgh Arthur K. Anderson University Park Edwin H. Long George W. Benedict Erie David L. Rupertus North Hills

African Violet Club Closes Chapter in Indiana

The first African Violet Club of Indiana met at Friendship Center on May 1. The next meeting is set for June 12 at 2:00 pm at Mrs. Bessie Frye’s home. A White Elephant Sale is on the program. After slides, refreshments were served by Mrs. Trene Hoyt and Mrs. Bessie Frye. The charter year is closed and an invitation extended to new members.

Bessie Frye

Tri School Concert At Elders Ridge Mon

Elders Ridge gym hosts the second annual tri school concert on Monday May 6 at 8 00 p m Featuring 110 musicians from Saltsburg Bell Avon and Elders Ridge conducted by Edmond Rizzuto Alberta Shaffer Gerald Reese The program includes Fantasy for Band Deep Purple Invercargil and High School Cadets directed by student conductor Michael Kalafsky Tickets are sold at the door All are invited

Elders Ridge Saltsburg Bell-Avon Edmond Rizzuto Alberta Shaffer Gerald Reese Salisbury Frank Erickson Deep Purple Peter DeRose Alex Lithgow Sousa High School Michael Kalafsky Elders Ridge High School

Ishman and Edwards Family Weekend Visits

William Ishman of Yatesboro visited Saturday with his brother and their families. Mrs Velma Edwards of Brockway visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Paul Hicks and family.

William Ishman Yatesboro Howard Ishman Velma Edwards Brockway Paul Hicks

Wiss McCracken Tells Kirkpatrick Circle Of Work In Japan

The Kirkpatrick Circle of the Beracha J.P. Church of Plumville held its Mothers and Daughters banquet in the church social rooms with 76 attendees. Mary Bickett gave the invocation, and Imogene Edwards welcomed guests. Marion Center High School girls trio with Lois Jean Nichols sang as Miss Lillian McCracken of Creekside, on furlough from Japan, discussed Japanese people and customs, illustrated by slides and artifacts. The event ended with a benediction.

Kirkpatrick Beracha J.P. Church Plumville Mary Bickett Imogene Edwards Marion Center High School Lois

Engaged Evelyn Rumbaugh to Rev John Doney

The Rev Rumbaugh of Rogersville announces the engagement of his daughter Evelyn to Rev John T. Doney of Johnstown Pa. Evelyn is a Dayton Joint School graduate and works at Greene County Memorial Hospital Waynesburg Pa. Doney a Dale High School and Cambria Rowe Business College graduate and student at Waynesburg College, is pastor of Morrisville and Frockimorton Methodist Churches. Wedding planned June 9 at Rogersville Methodist Church with relatives invited.

E. N. Rumbaugh Rogerville Methodist Church Evelyn John T. Doney Ray Fay Johnstown Miss Rumbaugh Dayton Joint School Greene County Memorial Hospital Waynesburg Doney Dale High School Cambria Rowe Business College Waynesburg College Morrisville Frockimorton Rogersville Methodist Church Kenneth P. Rutter Johnsoon

Gore Vidal Born At West Point In 1925

Gore Vidal author of the Broad Small Planet was born at the United States Military Academy in 1925. He later served as a first mate on a Navy transport during World War III, amid wartime service across branches.

Gore Vidal United States Military Academy

Penn Run Churches Host Mother Daughter Banquet

The Ladies of the Missionary Societies of the Brethren, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in Penn Run held a Mother-Daughter Banquet on May 1 at the Fire Hall. About 157 mothers and daughters attended as flowers lighted candles, tulip favors, and group singing accompanied the evening. Mrs Keeney read "A Tribute to Mother" while Miss Betty Reichard, Indiana County Child Evangelism Fellowship director, spoke with slides.

Missionary Societies Brethern Methodist Presbyterian Penn Run Keeney Brethern Church Betty Reichard Indiana County Child Evangelism Fellowship

Amaranth Card Party Successful

The Order of the Amaranth Queen Christian Court No. 123 held a card party at the Eagles Building in Philadelphia Street. Thirty seven tables of Bridge Five Hundred and Canasta were in play with high and low prizes awarded to numerous members. Lunch, cake prizes, door prizes from local stores, and thanks to organizers and sponsors framed this successful semi annual event.

Order of the Amaranth Queen Christian Court Eagles Philadelphia Street Sidney Boyd James McElhoes Paul Boucher Arthur Robinson Walter Fox Bess Gray Russell Fox Orpha Lowry Greta Bright P. J. Beck Mary E. Murray Josephine Johnston Royal Marton Alice Davis Cochairmen Golda Nicewonger Alma Williams

Dayton Women Gave Easter Baskets In Area

The Dayton Afternooners met on April 12 at Gloria Taylor's home and packed 35 Easter baskets for area children. Afterward, Gloria served lunch. The baskets were delivered on Good Friday. The group’s latest meeting at Mrs. Shirley Bennett’s home featured guest Velma Walker who demonstrated cake decoration and frosting. Mrs. Bennett closed with a delicious lunch.

Dayton Gloria Taylor Gloria Shirley Bennett Velma Walker

Brushvalley PTA Elects Officers After Successful Year

The Brush Valley Elementary PTA held its final meeting of the 1956-57 school year on April 16 with devotions by Mrs. Esther Jones. Mary Jane Penrod performed a solo with piano by Mrs. Ira Leslie, and the Rhythm Band directed by Mrs. Frank Koziel performed Easter selections. The group viewed an educational film Life in China, reviewed year reports, and praised patrons for support. They funded a Sixth grade trip to Pittsburgh on May 3 and purchased primary library books. Officers elected were President Margaret Brinks, Vice President Kay Halaburda, Secretary Imogene Evans, and Treasurer Daisy Zack, installed at the County Dinner in Indiana April 30.

Esther Jones Mary Jane Penrod Ira Leslie Frank Koziel China Pittsburgh Margaret Brinks Kay Halaburda Imogene Evans Daisy Zack Indiana

Clothing Drive Appeals for Overseas Use This Spring

The Indiana County Sabbath School Association asks housewives to collect clean used clothing and related items for overseas aid. Receipts will be accepted at the McCreight Building Water Street Indiana all day Saturday May 18. A large truck from New Windsor will pick up the shipments the week of May 20. Over a thousand pounds have already been received.

Indiana County Sabbath School Association McCreight Acme Market Water Street Indiana New Windsor

Pantry Schedule for Week of May 5

May 5 pantry times listed for Mrs James Williamson and Mrs Frank Kring with a 5 00 PM slot for Phi Mu Sorority.

James Williamson Frank Kring Phi Mu Sorority

Leadership Training Camp at Camp Kanesatake

Camp Kanesatake near Spruce Creek Huntingdon County hosts the twelfth annual leadership training camp from June 11 to 15. Open to men and women 17 and over, the program covers crafts games gongs folk and square dancing and includes photography archery nature and camp management sessions. Contact Mrs. Darcie Rhoda county extension office Courthouse by May 15 for details and enrollment.

Darcie Rhoda Indiana County Kanasatake Spruce Creek Huntingdon County Rhoda Mary Agricultural and Home Economics Extension Service Pennsylvania State University

Marion High Teachers Attend Annual Fete

The Marion Center Education Association and guests gathered at Rustic Lodge Indiana for the second annual banquet. William A. McCreery led invocation and welcomed retirees Zellah Neigh C A Postlewaite and others. Officers for 1957 58 were elected: vice president Richard E. Miller secretary Martha Bell treasurer Mildred Abbey.

Marion Center Education Association Marion Center Rustic Lodge Indiana William A. McCreery Zellah Neigh Dayton C. C. Postlewaite Mahoning Township Harry I. Myers Nan Dilt Lee Stiver Rochester Mills Ruth, Lighttap Ralph’ Hoover Marion Center Joint Schools George W. Hood Marion Center Joint School Watson W. Lingenfelter Raymond Munnel Miss. Zellah Neigh C. Postlewaite Richard E. Miller Martha Bell Mildred Abbey Catherine Holt

Plumville Women Host Mother's Day Themed Meeting

Miss Elizabeth Painter presided over the Willing Workers Class of Plumville Presbyterian Church for a May gathering. A tureen lunch followed, then a program focused on Mothers Day with devotions by the hostess and readings by Mrs. James Weaver Mrs. Ida Eyler and Mrs. Earl Wells. Business duties were led by president Mrs. Chas. Shaffer. Mrs. Florence Blair attended after a Pittsburgh trip.

Elizabeth Painter Plumville Presbyterian Church James Weaver Ida Eyler Earl Wells Chas. Shaffer Florence Blair Pittsburgh

Mrs Nichol Hosts Abigail Pinkerton Circle Event

Mrs Frank Nichol hosted the Abigail Pinkerton Circle of the First United Presbyterian Church at 1337 Washington Street on Tuesday evening. Mrs Earl Bath led devotions. Members enjoyed a social hour and reported a large number of cancer dressings completed. Refreshments by Mrs Nichol and Miss Josephine Hinderlitner included banana nut cake ice cream coffee nuts and homemade candy.

Frank Nichol Abigail Pinkerton First United Presbyterian Church Washington Street Earl Bath Nichol Josephine Hinderlitner

Altar Society to Host Rev Aelred Beck as Guest Speaker

Rev Aelred J Beck 0 S Br dean of St Vincent College La Trobe will speak at the St Louis Altar Society meeting this Sunday May 5 at 7 pm in St Louis Church Hall Lucerne Mines. He will discuss a recent trip to Europe and his long scholastic career including roles at St Vincent and the Knights of Columbus.

Aelred J. Beck St. Vincent College Latrobe St.Louis Schola Cantorum Father Aelred St. Vincent Preparatory School St. Vincent University of Pittsburgh St. Vincent Council Knights of Columbus

Busy Bees Sewing Club Meets at Coral Hostess Home

The Busy Bees Sewing Club of Blairsville RD 1 met May 1 at Mrs. John Turlick in Coral with president Mrs. Margaret Williams presiding. Dues were collected by Mrs. Joe Chimino. Members made cancer dressings, discussed a Wheeling trip on June 12, and recalled a recent Indiana tour.

Busy Bees Sewing Club Blairsville John Turlick Coral Margaret Williams Joe Chimino Wheeling Indiana Paul Liggett Charles Shadle Joe Santos Joe, Ghiardi Joe Ferral Harry Yarnal Oliver Canton Homer City

Local Social Notes From Marion Center and Nearby

Mary Braughler visited sister Catherine Wright of Locust on Saturday. Pvt Jack Braughler, Fort Knox KY, is on fur lough with his parents Floyd and in Marion Center this week. Sewing Circle was entertained by Henrietta Jeffries last Tuesday. LaVern Elkin family from Chicago and Paul Heater family from Butler visited parents. Ben Thompson and Rev Guy Gray families on May vacation. visiting ministers serve during his absence as Minister of the Presbyterian Church.

Mary Braughler Catherine Wright Jack Braughler Fort Knox Floyd Braughler Henrietta Jeffries LaVern Elkin Chicago Ill Paul Heater Butler Ben Thompson Guy Gray The Presbyterian Church

Plumville Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Nora Rupert of Bever visits with sister and family Mr and Mrs Wallace Snyder in Plumville area. Dr and Mrs James Blair of Pittsburgh return to their Plumville area home for summer. Mr and Mrs J W Douds attend First U P Church Indiana service. grandson earns Eagle Scout. Mr and Mrs Paul Caruso announce birth of son at Punxsutawney hospital. Mr and Mrs Miller Rankin visit Miss Millie Smith of Punxsutawney. Farmers urge lawnmower sharpening. quip about marriage reads as a joke.

Nora Rupert of Bever Wallace Snyder Bridgeport W. Va James Blair Pittsburgh Plumville J. W. Douds U.P. Church of Indiana Paul Caruso Rarian Hospital Punxsutawney

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Society News Sagamore By Sauna Whee Miss Kerr Affiance U.P WDAD Rural Valley Bpw Senior Tea Cdaommunion Naomi Bible Class Viola Simpson Circle Mahoning Mahoning Women's Christian Temperance Union Glen Aul Mabel Peffer African Violet Club Mon Covode News Wiss McCracken Japan Ord Gettysburg Mamie Eisenhower Joan Heller Adams County Amaranth Card Party Brushvalley Pta Parent-Teachers Association Brush Valley Audrey Mabon Helen Moorhead Roy Wadding John DeSantis Paul Bair Jack Wolfe Della Nealer Howard Moore Miller Bailey Ferne McHenry Jack Daniels LeRoy Reed P. Wilson Mac Holstein Lisle Connacher D. Desbonnets Willian Jar Beatty's Bakery Dean's A Day Myers T—Stapleton's W. G. Thomas Alfred E. Moore George Martin R. W. McCreary Alice Say James C. Traiger Olive Mack Williams Camp Kanesatake Marion High Mrs. Nichol Altar Society Sewing
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