Tribute Dinner for Bishop W H Overs in Jamestown
Two hundred guests joined a testimonial dinner in the Golmolian Room of Hotel Jamestown to honor Bishop Walter H. Overs as he begins duties as rector of Grace Episcopal Church Hastings on Hudson. Speakers praised his career in Africa, scholarship, and service to the church, with Mayor Samuel A. Carlson and Rev. Ward among those lauding his character and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H Jackson
Lewis E. Ward
Bishop Davis
Bishop Ward
Randell
Carlson
Charles E. Goodell
P. J. Tronolone
MacClelland
Frank H. Mott
Bishop Overs
Grace Episcopal Church
Hastings-on-Hudson
Walter H. Owers
Grace Episcopal
Lewis &. Ward
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Robert H. Jackson
Cameron J
New York
Episcopal Church
John C. Ward
Erie
Alfred E. Randell
First Congregational Church
Samuel A. Carlson
Pasquale J. Tronolone
Mr. Jackson
Erle
Hamilton Ward
New York State
Bishop Ware
Alfred B. Randell
D.D
Samuel A. Carleon
Overs
Jamestown
Father Brandone
George L. MacClerland
First Presbyterian Church
Walter Overs
Africa
Royal Geographical Society
Admiral Ewey
Jessene
Tropics
Episcopal Arch
United States
Charley Curtis
Hoover
Over
House of Bishops
Ward praises Bishop Overs at Jamestown dinner
Reverend Le F E Ward introduces Robert Jackson as toastmaster and reflects on meeting Bishop Overs and Mrs Overs in New Orleans in 1925. He recalls the Bishop’s warm smile and expresses regret at his departure from Jamestown. Ward notes Overs’ strong character and Christian example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le F E. Ward
Mr. Jackson
Bishop Overs
St. Luke's Vestry
Overs
Jamestown
Robert Jackson
Jackson Speaks at Farewell Dinner for Bishop Overs
R H Jackson honors Bishop Overs at a farewell dinner, praising Overs and explaining his selection to represent the parish’s most numerous group, the sinners who sin and repent. He recalls a long acquaintance with Overs dating back nearly thirty years, contrasting their paths at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Overs
Walter Overs
Tribute From Diocese of Western New York
Bishop Cameron J. Davis offered thanks and praise for Bishop Owers saying he served God faithfully and touched many lives through personal contact. He praised Owers as a father in God and wished him Godspeed in all his moves and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron J. Davis
Jackson
Western New York
Owers
New York
Greetings From Erie Bishop Delivers Parish Talk
The second speaker, Bishop John C. Ward of Erie, introduced as a native of Western New York, and brother of Hamilton Ward, New York Attorney General. He opened with humor and offered greetings from the Erie Diocese to bishops overs and davis, parish members, and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Ward
Erie
New York
Ward
Ham
Ton Ward
New York State
Overs
Davis
Randell praises Bishop and Mrs Overs in Jamestown address
Rev Dr Alfred Randell of First Congregational Church lauds Bishop Overs and wife for their Christian influence and friendship. He notes their role in steadying homes, shaping civic life, and elevating gospel work while acknowledging episcopal law constraints and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Randell
First Congregational Church
Overs
Thirm
Laaws
New York City
Jamestown
Doling
Phillip Brooks
New Playground System Adopted by Jamestown Schools
Jamestown boards adopt a policy to use school playgrounds for self organized youth groups during summer. They approve 4500 dollars to improve tennis courts and assign Superintendent Fletcher and Harry Watson to work with City Council on city recreation plans to avoid duplication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Harry T. Watson
Page Bight
Jacques Gordon Delights at Civic Music Recital
Violinist Jacques Gordon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with Harold Van Horne at the piano, gave a polished concert at First Methodist Episcopal Church as part of the Civic Music Association series. He offered Glazounov Concerto in A major and multiple solo numbers, earning enthusiastic encores and widespread acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Gordon
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Harold van Horne
Civic Music Association
Gardner
Gordon
Hafidei
A. Glazounov
Vienna
Godowaky
van Horne
Kreisler
Chaminade
Lehar
Debussy
Managers Meet at Agnes Home
The Agnes Home Board of Managers met at the Broadhead Avenue residence with temporarily absent president Mrs. Cora Sheldon Tew. Vice president Mrs. Pal mer K Shankland chaired as 23 girls were reported in the home and a new supply of towels and dresser scarves was purchased. The board accepted a gift of a year’s magazine subscription from Mrs. B E Stillson and toured the home’s cheerful facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Home
Broadhead Avenue
Cora Sheldon Tew
Palmer K. Shankland
W. E. Peckham
John M. Cushman
Howard W. Potter
E. H. Sample
Robert N. Marvin
David Lincoln
Elton E. Bate
Herman G. Anderson
Ray T. Mazeltine
John Ahlstrom
J. A. Eckman
Katherine Fairchild
California Picnic in Los Angeles Draws Four Hundred Residents
The annual Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties picnic in Sycamore Grove, Los Angeles, is set for February 23. Albert C. Rodney notes over four hundred former residents are expected, with postcard notices issued and invites extended to those registered at prior picnics and other California residents from the two counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Cattaraugus
California
Sycamore Grove
Los Angeles
Albert C. Rodney
Morning Post
Glendale
Cal
Floral designs and grown-by-us flowers in city shop
Local florist advertises fifteen years in business specializing in floral designs. They grow their own flowers and invite customers to Wickstrom on Charles Street, phone 1288.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickstrom
Charles St
Reward Offered for Hit Run Driver in Mrs Shelters Death
The Jamestown Automobile Club offers a $60 reward for the arrest and conviction of the hit and run driver who killed Mrs Thaddeus Shelters on the Kennedy Frewsburg road. Sheriff deputies have little to go on. one suspect was released for lack of evidence. Mrs Shelters died three hours after the accident at W C A Hospital. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm at the Kennedy Frewsburg Road home of Stanley Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
New York State Automobile Association
Morning Post
State Association
Shelters
Frewsburg-Kennedy Road
Franklinville
William Hrd
Salamanca
Howard Hurd
Niles
Roy Hurd
Buffalo
Stanley Williams
Kennedy-Frewsburg Road
Protests Against More Bond Issues in Jamestown
A Jamestown reader objects to further municipal bonds and construction plans. He cites rising taxes, assessors raising valuations, and calls for tax relief, a recess in construction, and avoidance of burden on the poor. The letter, dated February 11, 1930, reflects economic strain and political frustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Post
Carlson
Chicago
Jamestown
Royal Oak Lodge Meeting Opens in Ellicott Hall
Royal Oak Lodge No. 74 and Older Daughters of St. George held a regular session in Ellicott Hall last night with Worthy President Muriel Crossley presiding. After business, dancing and cards followed, prizes awarded to Mrs. Thomas Fletcher and Mrs. Jane Parkinson. Luncheon served by chair Miss May Keefe and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Oak Lodge
St. George
Ellicott Hall
Muriel Crossley
Thomas Fletcher
Jane Parkinson
May Keefe
Charles Mitchell
Catherine Jenkinson
Alice Barnstrom
Alice Roach
Jessie Roach
Wallin
Ruth Firth
Deaths of Mrs. R. L. Goldin and Mrs. Sophie Skorman
Mrs. Emily M. Goldin 76 died last night at Sala manca City Hospital after 30 years in the area. She leaves husband Robert L. Goldin and six children, with funeral set for Friday in East Randolph. Mrs. Sophie Skorman, 72, died at her daughter’s home 61 Stewart Avenue. She is survived by two daughters, a son, four grandchildren and a sister in Sweden. born in Sweden in 1857 and resident 45 years in this country, 21 in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily M. Goldin
Robert L. Goldin
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Union Veteran Legion
Woman's Relief Corps
Salamanca City Hospital
Arkwright
Goldin
East Randolph
Mary North
Macy Brooks
Point Peninsula
Villa Johnson
Salamanca
Ben F. Goldin
Maurice JL. Goldin
Akron
Ellington
Sophie Skorman
Walter Williams
Stewart Avenue
William Melquist
East Oak Hill
Carl Skorman
Sweden
Skorman
Death of Charles E B Green at Ripley Home
Charles E B Green aged 87 dies at his niece Mrs Sherman L Keyes 117 Hallock Street yesterday at 1 30 P M He is survived by one sister Mrs John Edson of Bellingham Washington two nephews and the niece at whose home he died Remains will be taken to Ripley for funeral services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EB. Green
Charles E. Green
Ripley
Sherman L. Keyes
Hallock Street
John Edson
Bellingham
Wash
Death of Carol June Nelson
Carol June Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Verner Nelson of Busti died Sunday evening at 5 50 o clock at the W C A Hospital aged 2 years She is survived by her parents two sisters Francia Jones of this city and Constance Nelson of Busti and a brother Roy Nelson at home Funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 from Bethany Lutheran Church at Bueti
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol June Nelson
Verner Nelson
Busti
W. C. A. Hospital
Francia Jones
Constance Nelson
Roy Nelson
Bethany Lutheran Church
Bueti
Funeral services announced for Sanford Weimer, Frewsburg
Funeral services for Frank J F Sanford are set for Wednesday at 2 PM from Floyd Sanford home Frewsburg. Services for Frahels J Weimer will be held Wednesday at 9 AM from SS Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J F. Sanford
Floyd Sanford
Frewsburg
Frahels J Weimer
SS. Peter & Paul's
Air Cadets Organization to Start in Jamestown
Charles J. Kern of Buffalo lays plans to organize a local Air Cadets branch in Jamestown. The first meeting for interested boys aged nine to twenty is Saturday at 9 am in Louis W. Collins store on Gast Third Street. Members receive a scale model airplane and begin with basic projects. The group aims for public exhibitions and has backing from the National Aeronautic Association with chapters nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Kern
Buffalo
American Air Cadets
Jamestown
Louis
W. Collins
Gast Third Street
Satore
Sp of
St. Louis
National Aecronautic Association of the
United States
Macy States
Officers and Directors Named at Ice and Coal Company Meeting
The New Lee and Coal Company held its annual meeting last night electing E. H. Austin J. Elmer Carlson Elmer E. Peterman Herbert I. Austin and J. Russell Rogerson as directors. Officers chosen include E. H. Austin as president J Elmer Carlson and J Russell Rogerson as vice presidents Elmer E. Peterman as secretary and general manager and J P. Austin as treasurer. The Northern Cold Storage Company also elected the same officers and directors at its annual meeting following the New Ice and Coal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlee & Coal Company
E. H. Austin
Olean
J. Elmer Carlson
Elmer E. Peterman
Herbert I. Austin
J. Russell Rogerson
Jamestown
Dirators
Ace
J. P. Austin
Modern Painting Interpreted by Ralph M Pearson
Ralph M Pearson of Allied Arts Extension Swarthmore lectured at Washington Junior High on modern painting. He paired an art exhibition with lantern slides tracing art from prehistoric cave drawings to contemporary modernist works. He argued moderns favor design and expression over strict imitation and noted the evolving role of art across media and subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M. Pearson
Allied Arts Extension
Swarthmore, Pa
Washington Junior High School
Thomas H. Benton
United States
John J. A. Murphy
Nora Ulreich
Bub
Ney
Mr. Pearson
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Overs
Overa
Aberia
Bradford
Bishop W. H. Overs
L. E. Ward
R. H. Jackson
Pal Jackson
Miahem Overs
Valentine
the Book Shop
Cherry Street
Hotel
Samuels
Pires
Lincoln
Board of Education
Milton J. Fletcher
Hugh L. Gillis
Front Street
Gillis
Lincoln Junior High School
New Jefferson Junior High School
Camp and
May Streets
Harold Bauer
Hotel Jamestown
Auspices Mozart Club
Kmen
Chilton Pens
the Watch Shop
West First Street
Jamestown Automobile Club
Kennedy
F. A. Knapp
Everett
West First St
the New Ice & Coal Co., Inc
R. L. Goldin
U. V. L. Auxiliary
Relief Corps
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