White House Weddings Revealed in New Castle Library Book
The New Castle Public Library offers White House Weddings by Wilbur Cross and Ann Novotny detailing how marriages at the executive mansion unfolded from 1901 to the Wilson era. It covers Dolly Madison era matchmaking, early publicity, Andrews Jackson Jr., Elizabeth Tyler, Nellie Grant, Frances Folsom Cleveland, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, and Woodrow Wilson's daughters, noting glamour versus hardship in the presidency’s domestic life.
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White House
New Castle
Wilbur Cross
Ann Novotny
Mary Payne
Philadelphia
John George Jackson
Dolly Madison
President's Palace
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson Jr
John Tyler
Elizabeth
William Nevison Waller
Ellen
Nellie” Grant
Algernon Sartoris
Grover Cleveland
Frances Folsom
Cleveland
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
Olive oil and apples spice classic bean dish
The olive tree’s long history links to cooking oils and flavor. Bake beans with apples or canned apple sauce, adding juice for moisture, for 45 minutes. A tasty twist elevates the traditional Boston baked beans with fruity notes.
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Christ
Boston
Howard-Rodgers marriage held in Washington church
In Arlington Washington United Methodist Church a June wedding joined Miss Olive Susanne Howard and Robert Howard Rodgers Jr. The bride wore ivory brocade satin with organza accents. Rev. Carl Bachman officiated. The groom, a Navy member on leave from Vietnam, wore dress blues. They plan home in Everett, Washington until his active duty.
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United Methodist Church
Arlington
Wash
Olive Susanne Howard
Herbert Howard
Pullman
Robert Howard Rodgers Jr
R. Howard Rodgers Sr
Crownville
New Castle
Carl Bachman
Marguerite
Myrna Howard
Timothy Williams
Seattle
Paul Traver
U. S. Navy
Mekong Delta
Vietnam
Johnson
Everett, Wash
Trapped by unfaithful husband seeks forgiveness and a way out
Dear Abby fielded letters from readers about marital strain after infidelity. A woman called TRAPPED struggles with religious vow, locking husband out, and family fallout. another recounts a failed marriage after 15 years, learning to refresh herself to win back her spouse, while additional readers discuss burial choices and a humorous misdial on a switchboard.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Dad
Daddy
Jacksonville
The
Telephone Company
Engagement of Wilhemina Bell to Philip Taylor Set for August 23
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bell of Aliquippa announce the engagement of their daughter Wilhemina to Philip Taylor, son of Mrs. Aubrey Taylor. Wilhemina, a 1965 Aliquippa High School graduate and University of Pittsburgh English major, is a Delta Sigma Theta member. Philip, a 1963 New Castle High School graduate, works for the Crane Co. The couple plans to marry August 23.
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Willie Bell
Wykes St
Aliquippa
Wilhemina
Philip Taylor
Aubrey Taylor
W. Grant, St
Taylor
Miss Bell
Aliquippa High School
University of Pittsburgh
Delta Sigma Theta National Service Sorority
New Castle High School
The
Crane Co
Watery soups cost more than older varieties
The article reports that new just-heat-and-eat soups have a higher cost per serving than condensed or dried soups. Housewives end up paying more for the water added by manufacturers, whereas earlier soups required the consumer to add water.
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College of Education Home Economics Department
Out and About with Denise Mort June 27 1989
Denise Mort recounts a weekend in Pennsylvania near Bradford with family friends including Dave Korb. The column notes rising boat traffic, shore to shore water access, summer reunions and June weddings, engagements, and the parade of brides, grooms, and summer job kids. Local parks fill with picnickers and families enjoying sun and leisure.
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Denise Mort
Cleveland
Dave Korb
Pennsylvania
Wilderness
Bradford
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Robert H. Rodgers Jr
Howard-Rodgers
Washington
Aera
Crows
Ren
Betty
Mon
American Cleaners
Hi-Lander Plaza
East Long Ave
Longines
Castle Arms Motor Hotel
N. Mercer Street
Foe
Southair Streat
Guitar
American Gem Society
American Gem Soci
Jesse N
Gems
Mill Street
Wilhemina Bell
Schuster
Or Yet
Tobster
Aish
Capitol Radio
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