Fund-raising firms take large share of donations
Professional fund-raising companies for police and firefighter groups keep more than two thirds of donations, sometimes up to 80 percent. The remainder funds management costs and benefits to members, with limited local impact. In Western Pennsylvania BBB tracked about 50 inquiries over two years, noting five prevalent appeal types and that most campaigns are run by for profit fund-raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Gold
Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania
BBB
Pennsylvania
Hazel Donley 90th Birthday Observed in New Castle
Hazel M Donley celebrated turning ninety on May 20 1989 with family at granddaughter Patricia Robisons home. She and her late husband William are parents to Dorothy Altheide William Richard and Harry Donley Mary Shaffer and Carol Golis all of New Castle with son James Donley deceased. Thirteen grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren plus a great great completes the family circle. Also contains public notices advising donors to beware charity solicitations by police and firefighters and tips from the BBB on prudent giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel M. Donley
Patricia Robison
Dukes Ladies Plan Summer Trips and Dinner
The Dukes Ladies group discussed summer travel to Seneca Valley Irving N Y on July 15 and New York City August 3. Interested members should contact Katherine Pia at 1310 Croton Ave. The meeting honored Irene Giannone and her committee. door prizes went to Betty Bucker and Rose Cimini. A tureen dinner is set for 6 p.m. July 6 in the club room with members asked to bring a tureen and place setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca Valley
Irving
N.Y
New York City
Katherine Pia
Croton Ave
Lucy Rubies
Rose Angelo
Minnie Sandula
Jessie Cook
Irene Giannone
Betty Bucker
Rose Cimini
Flag folding highlight at DAC Flag Day luncheon
The Kus Kusha Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists marked Flag Day at the New Castle Country Club with a military style flag folding by 1st Lt. Peter Brown 1st Lt. Charles Rainford and 1st Sgt. John Buckner of the 92nd field artillery. The flag from U S Rep Thomas Ridge flown over the U S Capitol was later presented to DAC regent Nancy Brenner and reservists. Buckner spoke on the unit 8 inch self propelled howitzers and the role of cannon fire in defense. Ridge gave Constitution booklets as the second anniversary of the Constitutional celebration was noted. Ruth Weir provided music and attendees included DAC chapters from Butler Grove City Mercer and Clarion. Certificates of membership were given to several members and decorations were arranged by Barbara Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Brass
USA
Daughters of the American Colonists
New Castle Country Club
Peter Brown
Charles Rainford
John Buckner
92Nd Field Artillery
Army Reserves
Lawrence County
DAC
U.S
Thomas Ridge
U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C
Nancy Brenner
Buckner
Ridge
Ruth Weir
Butler
Grove City
Mercer
Clarion Area
Donald Sutherland
Gertrude Chapin
Louise McFarland
Rosemary Quay
E. Delores Hoyt- Bartlett
Katherine Bittner
Barbara Reed
Sizers Celebrate 50th Year At Croton Methodist Church
Charles F. and Betty Sizer of 907 Lorain Ave. observe their 50th anniversary June 25 with a 2 to 4 p.m. reception at Croton United Methodist Church. Married June 26, 1939, in the office of Alderman Mantz, he retired from Shenango China in 1983 after 42 years in graphics. She retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance in 1983 as auto rater. They are active in church and community roles with grandchildren and great grandchildren in the family. Singles meet tomorrow at Epworth United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. for Sociable Singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F
Betty Sizer
Lorain Ave
Croton United Methodist Church
Sizer
Betty Boalich
L.C. Mantz
Shenango China
Graphic Arts Department
Marines
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Croton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hazel Donley
Better Business Bureau
Bureau of Charitable Organizations
Harrisburg
Dukes
Gray’s Nursery
S. Center St. Ext
West Grove City
Rhododendron
Berry Bushel 'S
Bat
Garea
New Castle
WeAther Lock, Inc
Center Rd
Poland
ALCOA
Childrens Corner
First National Bank
Lawereng Wm
American Cancer Society
Lawrence
Barbara Donston
Charles R. Sizer
Ronald Sizer
Crawfordsville
Ind
Darlene
Debra
Epworth United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Mr. and
Mrs. Sizer
Sos
Steamatic
Rea
Orr
Famatic
Jerry Stefanak
Kinney
Imperial
Waverly
HAN Books
Ny Way
Plaza
Hayward
Jume Motor
Dome East
D & G Pools & Spa
Market St. Ext
North Lima
Southern Park Mall
Sun
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