Officers Named For Sons Of Veterans in Pennsylvania
J H Wentzel of Uniontown was elected department commander of the Pennsylvania department Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at the 50th annual encampment in Uniontown. Other officers chosen include Edgar M. Post senior vice commander and George W. Wyman junior vice commander, with William J. Blakely and William R. McGirr among key posts. The encampment observed funerary honors for Past Division Commander Robert E. Hopkins and adjourned after committees reported and greetings exchanged with Grand Army of the Republic and Ladies of the G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wentzel
Wii F. Stewart
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Sons of Union Veterans of
Wentzel
State Department
Edgar M. Post
Wilkes Barre
George W. Wyman
New Castle
Walter Horn
Allentown
John Ruggles
Carlisle
William J. Blakely
Davis Camp
Pittsburgh
William R. McGirr
Philadelphia
John Wightman
Carnel
Ommander
Theodore C Cateau
National Sons of Union Veterans
Park F. Yengling
The
National Order
Cazeau
Rochester
N. Y
Yengling
Bay Village
Ohio
Seipp
Wm. H. Heath
McKeesport
John Edwin Prettie
Howard F. Boorse
Lansdale
James B.musser
Marietta
Walter Mabie
J. Edwin Seipp
Insigna
Col. Prettie
Robert E. Hopkins
Milton
S. S. Horn of Easton
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman’s Relief Corps
Relief Corps Greeting Session at First Presbyterian Church
The Womens Relief Corps opened a Thursday morning session in the First Presbyterian church with Mrs. Emma J. McClintock presiding. Delegations from Sons of Veterans Re serves and the Ladies of the G A R greeted the meeting, followed by a tour to Shenango Pottery. Memorial services and officer installations are planned for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Emma J. McClintock
Women's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans Reserves
R .M. Campbell
Charles Young
Bethlehem
Owens
Pittsburgh
Sadie Abbot
Chellale Schrade
Elizabeth Baldridge
Greensburg
Ann Lindenbrooke
Chester
Ethel Thomas
Shenangs Pottery
Rex Patch
Maybelle Hyslop Mohr
Post 60
New Castle
Mrs. Lindsay Is New President of G A R Ladies
Margaret Lindsay of Pittsburgh elected department president of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic at the encampment in Pittsburgh. Her son, killed at Chateau Thierry in 1918, is honored with poppy blankets on Memorial Day. Other officers and activities noted include gifts, speeches, and memorial services at Hawkins Station Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lindsay
Pittsburgh
New
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Chateau Thierry
Lindsay
The
Home For
Hawkins Station
Mollie Knight
McKeesport
C. B. George
Mary Barclay
Uniontown
May Porter
Easton
Maybelle Riley
Gettysburg
Council of Administration
Rose Tripp
New Castle
Maybelle Nissan
Philadelphia
Grace Pike
Chester
Frances Martin Kuhns
Jennie C. Houston
Mary G. Caldwell
Woman's Relief Corps
Betty Morrow
Katherine DeLacy Roche
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Mary Shilling
Harriet Brngaman
Greensburg
Veterans Parade Draws Thousands To New Castle Streets
The G A R Reviewing Corps led the procession past the Legion Home on North Jefferson with military precision. State and city officers on horseback and motorcycles opened the march while bands, car of honor, and Veterans groups followed. Spectators packed Jefferson and surrounding streets as the parade moved through a careful, orderly route ending at the Legion Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
North
Jefferson Street
W. W. Stevenson
Jefferson and
Falls Streets
Gondell and
Shulick
Fulton
Rosensway
Criswell
Augustine
Col. Stevenson
Clark B. Hamilton
Charles H. Andrews
Hugh Hannon
Harry Partington
Jack White
Guy J.wadlinger
John D. Kennedy
R. Loy Boyd
James A. Bell
Ivor V. Davis
Samuel Bell
San Diego
California
103Rd Cavalry
Federal National Guard
Harvey G. Bintrim
Theen
Red and
Mitchell
Women’s Relief Corps
Legion of Honor Bugle
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sons of Veterans Fife and Drum Corps
Harrisburg
Meyersdale
Washington
County Line
Mercer
Falls
Legion Home
Daughters of Union Veterans
Castleton
Republic
Falls Street
New Officers Installed in Pennsylvania Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary
The 47th annual auxiliary convention elected and installed new officers led by Mrs Nellie Wentzel of Uniontown as president. Her husband named department commander for the Sons, marking a historic first with both departments led by couples. A special parade honored veterans and Daughters of Union Veterans amid farewell to the G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Wentzel
Uniontown
Pennsylvania Department
Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary
Wentzel
Pie Baking Times For Favorite Double Crust Pies
Bake double crust fruit pies in a hot oven at 450 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes. If the crust browns too quickly, reduce heat to 425 degrees after 20 minutes.
State-wide Vocational Education Conference Planned at Eagles Mere
Harrisburg reports details for the 1930 conference to be held June 26 to 28. Official delegates from vocational agriculture homes economics industrial and continuation schools are expected with the exhibit again highlighted as a standout feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Eagles Mere
Civil War Vets Attend Large American Legion Meeting
Perry 8S Gaston Post No 343 of the American Legion held a well attended gathering at the Legion Home Tuesday night. Dr H H Rosenthal presided as commander and two new members were initiated. Captain Samuel Bell of San Diego spoke as did visiting G A R members. The post endorsed expanding welfare work and two large American flags were presented. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Gaston Post
American Legion
Legion
Afasir
H H. Rosenthal
Montgomery Linville
William Cosel
Samuel Bell
San Diego
Cal
Department delegates wrap up at Lancaster meeting
The presentation was made on behalf of various camps of the department. The auxiliary program closed and delegates will begin returning home. The credentials committee reported over 150 delegates registered. The department will meet next year at Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary i
Department m
Lancaster
Officers to be announced at Pennsylvania Daughters of Union Veterans session
This afternoon at the convention site the Daughters of Union Veterans will reveal new officers. Mrs. Margaret Schwing of Johnstown is current department president, with Ida Dorsey of Scranton expected as the incoming leader. A parade, banquet, campfire, and reception close the day at the Castleton after morning reports and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Department of the Daughters of Union Veterans of
Daughters of Union Veterans
Carrie M. Turkes
Wilkesbarre
America
Anna Raeling
Margaret Schwing
Johnstown
Daughters of Veterans
Pennsylvania Department Daughters of Union Veterans
First Methodist Church
Ida Dorsey
Scranton
Grand Army of the Republic
First Methodist
Castleton
Convention Ball Marked Success
Members of the Sons of Union Veterans and the auxiliary concluded their festivities at the Cathedral ballroom with a military style ball featuring many Sons of Veterans Reserve in uniform. Dancing lasted into the morning as visiting delegates from across the state attended a charming encampment event with light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ohio
F. L. Provert
C. R. Votan
I. C. Hoops
Warren Everhart
Fountain Inn
Sons
Convention Street
Grand Army Veterans
Resolutions Committee
Lancaster
Sons of Veterans
Sons of Union Veterans
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Final session names new officers at encampment
Delegates from Register 142 gathered as new officers including inspector Louis F. Barger and judge advocate A. I. Ellis were named. The assembly welcomed greeting units from the Woman's Relief Corps and other veterans groups and voted to send 22 delegates to the Cincinnati national encampment in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Barger
Philadelphia
A. I. Ellis
Uniontown
H. E. Paine
Scranton
George W. Gillet
Council of Administration
W.F. Hambright
Lancaster
L. F. Arensberg
Benjamin L. Morers
Jacob Barron
George W. Gillett
Samuel P. Town
Cincinnati
General Headquarters
Sons of Union Veterans
Daughters of Union Veterans
G .A. R. and Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Annual Banquet Of Daughters Celebrated in Cathedral Hall
The Pennsylvania Daughters of Union Veterans held their annual banquet with 354 attendees including Mayor W H Gillespie, Judge James A Chambers, and Mrs Grace Hurd. Carrie Burkes presided. Betsy Ross Quartet entertained. speeches by Mayor Gillespie and others. ended with a flag salute and singing God Be With You Until We Meet Again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Department
Daughters of Union Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Cathedral
W. H. Gillespie
James A. Chambers
Grace Hurd
Seattle
Washington
Carrie Burkes
Wilkes-Barre
Singing of
America
Betsy Ross
Canton
Philip Engelsbirger
Samuel P. Town
Margaret Boak
New Castle
State Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sons of Veterans Select Officers
W.R. McGirr
C. O. Hohe
William Heath
Elmer Abel
Edward W. Young
W. H. Clark
W. L. Hascher
C. H. McCaskey
H. F. Boores
C. W. Faust
Relief Corps
G. A. Ruesday
Samuel P. Towne
Washington State
A. Chambers
Fred L. Rentz
Ralph Campbell
C. W. Mcconnahey
G. A
Willian H. Dunlap
U. S. Reserve
Heavenly Host
Jennie Lightcap
Nellie Muth
Carmel
Mary Smith
Mary Richards
Oil City
Marie K. Seipp
Mary Fankenfield
Nazareth
Bertha Daugherty
Bertha Oehmler
Anna
Clara Samuels
Libbie Meis
Meis
Boi
Hattie S. Pitts
Iowa Circle
Washington, D. C
E. K. Thompson
Parker
Metzler
Big Legion
Walter Eckenroad
Garden Club
Fairfield Avenue
City
Motor Industr
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