Ground Breaks For Westminster Dormitory Memorial
Ground breaking for the Robert Audley Browne Memorial Dormitory at Westminster College in New Wilmington marked a milestone in the campus building program. W L Browne of New Castle, son of the late Robert Audley Browne, lifted the first shovel, followed by Dr J C Kistler of Ben Avon. The ceremony preceded the awarding of contracts for the dormitory and Old Main Memorial building to builders in New Castle, with work starting immediately.
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New Wilmington
Robert Audley Browne
Westminster College
Westminster
McWelvey
W. L. Browne
New Castle
J. C. Kigtler
Ben Avon
Board of Trustees
W. AD. Trons
McDonald
Board of
Kistler
Main Memorial
Old Main
J. Clyde Gilfflan Company
Smith and, Bauman
TN. T
Service Division Banquet Honors Scottish Rite Members
Scottish Rite Service Division members and wives held their first annual banquet in the east dining room of the Scottish Rite Cathedral. About 120 attendees enjoyed a Wimodausis served dinner, followed by an informal program with James P. Toler as MC. Speeches by John Wallace and Mayor William H. Dunlap praised the division, while plans for a ladies auxiliary and future reunions were discussed. The event featured the Castletons junior orchestra and vocal numbers, with organizing committee members James P. Toler, Howard Erwin, and W. A. Taylor.
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Service Division
New Castle
John , Eiliott
James P. Toler
John
John §. Wallace
Scottish Rite
William H. Dunlap
Howard B. Richards
John B. Elliott
J. C. Funkhouser
M. FP. Moller, Inc
Hagerstown
Maryland
Castletons
Henry Badger
Stanley Treser
Caida
Howard Erwin
W. A. Taylor
Youth Killed by Express Train Accident
A youth was killed in Philadelphia after being struck by a Pennsylvania railroad express train. Witnesses report the incident occurred while the victim was near the tracks during daylight hours. Investigators are reviewing the scene and awaiting official accident findings.
Safety Sam Says Masi seumon drivers decision delay
A fragmented report notes that Masian drivers hesitate to decide on a halt, causing concern over slow decision making and ongoing trouble as authorities weigh the next steps.
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Masi Seumon
Decidin
Sumner High School Opens for Summer Session
Sumner senior high plans a six week summer program from 8 30 a m to 12 noon starting Monday June 13 under Principal Frank L Orth. Students with failures or conditions may recover credits and take advanced work if they average 90 percent or B.
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Summine
AUNE
Sumner
Frank L. Orth
Benjamin Frani- Nn Juntor High
New Castle
Start Actual Work On Construction of Cathedral Organ
J O Funkhouser vice president of M P Moller Inc says the large pine organ for the Scottish Rite Cathedral will be completed by mid September. A team arrived June to start installation, requiring three months of steady work, and the firm boasts it is the finest organ built to date with over 5000 pipes installed.
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J. O. Funkhouser
M. P. Moller, Inc
Hagaratown
Maryland
Funkhouser
New Wilmington Flies U.S. Colors To Honor Governor
In New Wilmington on June 8 Westminster celebrates its 73rd commencement anniversary with town in gala attire. Governor John Fisher of Pennsylvania attends as Westminster marks a significant milestone, noting the 74th year since the town’s notable event.
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New Wilmington
U.S
Newey
Westminster
Old Town
Gar Bae
John §. Fisher
Pennsylvania
Westminster College Town Flags Signal Bold Future
In a bustling college town, flags flew along Market Street and curbstone poles, signaling a mood of national pride as Westminster College eyes growth. Residents noted a wave of events over recent days suggesting a greater future for the school and community.
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United Presbyterian
Iitlie College
Westminster , College
Fireman Awarded Medal for Saving Dog Hero Trixie
Blairsville Pennsylvania June J G Martin a bashful young member of the fire company was awarded a gold medal by the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society for saving the life of Trixie a Fox Terrier during a February fire. Trixie who wore a ribbon saved six family members and was praised for risking death when Martin arrived. The medal was presented at the society’s thirty third meeting in Pittsburgh making it the first gold medal for saving an animal life.
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Blairsville
J. G. Martin
Pennsylvania
Firmana Soe
Tory J
Trixie
Martin
Humane Snc
Pittsburgh
Alumni Day at Westminster College Celebrates Triad
Westminster College in New Wilmington stages Alumni Day events on Tuesday including senior Class Day at Community Hall, a vaudeville show with Orange and Black performers, and a peace pow-wow on campus featuring juniors and seniors. Princess Tsiantha enthralls with Indian songs. a wig-wam, ceremonial pipe, and Indian-themed acts mark the campus gathering.
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New Wilmington
Westminster College
Princess Tilanina
United Presbyterian Church
Isabel McConagha
Helen Davidson
Ingram
Dolly Cassidy
Burgettstown
Bricker
Brown Bricker
Braddock
Harry Newell
Sharon
Paul Jones
Andrew Harmody
Albert Berry
Hights- Four
Horlensia
May Richards
New Castle
the Daily Doesn't
Hlowaryl Logan
Edgewood
Oriole Music Makers
Mary Smith
Mary Braham
Newmington
Margaret. Munra
Oakmont
Lillian Wright
Springhorn
Thirston
the Magician and Company
Jess Cogley
Melen Davidson
Nancy Miller
Butler
al Alentgomery
New Castile
Westminster
Waar
Salemn Geremor
Callegn Framie Pipestone
Robert Ferguson
Bellevue
Hoeken Williams
Carnegie
Dean W
Westminster Alumni Day Highlights Longtime Graduate
At Westminster College in Wilmington Pennsylvania, Alumni Day closed a lively week with Attorney J. W. Stewart of Cleveland, a 1809 graduate and now retired, among the oldest attendees. He greeted friends, recalled past reunions, and joked about aging while enjoying the reunion atmosphere.
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Wilmington
Weekminster College
J. W. Stewart
Cleveland
Stewart
Roe
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