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PAGE FOUR Local Women Elected Representatives To Convention of General Federation. Twelve delegates and twe! alternates to" the- convention the General Federation of Worn en's Clubs were at a mee big of the Southwestern Distri of the State hel Thursday at Fort Pitt Hote Pittsburgh. Mrs. Robert S. Cooper, pres dent of the Fayette County Fed eration of Women's Clubs, is on of the delegates, Mrs.

C. A. Pur baugh, president of the Woman Culture Club, and Mrs. Milton Munk, corresponding secretary the county federation and a mem ber oi the Junior Woman's Cu ture Club, are among the a ternates. Date and place for th convention will be selected late Sessions were held in- th morning, afternoon and evenin and Mrs.

J. Riley Staats, distric vice-president, presided. Mr Staats climaxed her service wit the State federation Thursda and will leave Saturday lor Mi ami, to reside. Between six and seven hun dretd women attended the meet Ing. The principal speaker wa Congressman Walter H.

Judd Minneapolis, who delivere the Thursday evening address. Mrs. Paul Koenig, president the State Federation, and Mrs John M. Phillips of Pittsburg past State president, also gav talks. Luncheon was served at noon and dinner in the evening.

Present from ConnellsviHe w.ere Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Purbaugh, Mrs Munk, Mrs. N. E.

Fergerson, Mrs Raymond T. Sullivan and Mrs Helen Brooks. Emma L. Trout, Louis Kretchlek Wed at Scottdale St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church of Scottdale was the scene of a lovely late summer wedding at 6:30 o'clock Saturday evenirg, September 14, when Emma I Trout daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Stephen Trout of Greensburg, became the bride of Louis Kretchlek, son of Mr. and Mrs Theodore Kretchlek of Herminie' Rev. Arthur K. Fenton, pastor performer the double ring ceremony before the altar, banked with palms and ferns.

Mrs. Dolores Shirey, organist, and Joseph Gambles, violinist, playsi the wedding music. The bride, beautiful in a navy blue ensemble, was given in marriage by her father. Her corsage was of red roses. Maid of honor, Miss Jane Trout, lister of the bride was attractive in a gray suit with navy blue accessories.

Red roses formed her corsage. Theodore Kretchlek, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man. The bride's mother wore a navy blue suit with black accessories, and the bridegroom's mother was attired in a gold dress with brown accessories. Corsages of roses completed their ensembles. I A small reception, attended, members of the families and close friends, was held at the home Mr.

and Mrs. Philip L. Theibert 800 Arthur avenue, Scottdale. The bridegroom is'a nephew of Mrs. Philip L.

Theibert and Mrs Joseph F. Mitchell of 721 Mace street, Greensburg. The newlyweds left on a trip to Canada and on their retur; will resjde in Greensburg. City Airs for A Flannel Suit THE DA FLY COUKIER. CONNELLSVTLLE.

PA. Darnes of Malta Officers Elected Election of officers was a high light of the regular meeting of St. Omer Sisterhood No. 288 of the Dames of Malta held Thursday night in P. H.

C. Hall. The result was: Protector, Mrs. Ethel Hiles; Queen Esther, Mrs. Leota Tannehill; Huth, Mrs.

Beatrice Armstrong; Naomi, Mrs. Besse Davis; herald, Mrs. Virginia Durbin; deputy herald, Mrs. Rebecca keeper of archives, Mrs. Cora Bess Colborn; assistant, Mrs.

Maude Hall; bursar, Mrs. Carrie Errett; first color bearer, Mrs. Mary Kerns; second color bearer, Mrs. Lena Pierce; first messenger, Mrs. Dorothy Keller; second messenger, Mrs.

Thelma Bryner; first guard, Mrs. Esther Long; second P. reslde OTer business euarri 5 voted to give FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1946. Gray flanjitl suit piped hi black By VERA WINSTON GRAY FLANNEL, so nice for suits of the casual or sports type, takes on airs and goes to town when it is piped in black satin, as is this suit. The classic, notched collar and revers are piped in satin as are the Docket flaps.

The set-in belt in back just reaches tht pocket flaps at the side front. The jseket has a smart one link-button elosing at the slim waist. It is a good and youthful suit for date wear. guard, Mrs. Margaret Lancaster; trustees for 18 months, Mrs.

Edith Dunston; pianist, Mrs. Alice Corkran; first degree captain, Mrs. Tillie Fox; second degree captain, Mrs. Margaret Carothers; funeral captain, Mrs. Nelle Shippy.

The meeting was presided over by Queen Esther, Mrs. Esther Hiles. Mrs. Margaret Carothers gave a comprehensive report of the national zenodacia at Miami, to which she was a representative from the local lodge. She announced that the banquet was attended by eight hundred persons, and that the next zeno- dacia is to be held at Buffalo, N.

Y. Officers will be installed at th next meeting Central Methodist Women's Society Donates to Home The Women's Society of Christian Service of Central Methodis Church met Thursday night at the church. Twenty-seven members were present. Miss Rosalie Swink was leader of devotionals and the program which follows: Hymn, "Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead prayer, leader 23rd Psalm, repeated in unison hymn, "My Jesus I Love Thee" vocal solo, "Be Still My Mrs. William Blasey; "Lord's Prayer," by the group; hymn, "I Need Thee Every Hour." Mrs.

S. T. Benford, president presided over the business $25 to the Bradley Home at Oakmont, Pittsburgh. It was also planned to contribute toward a donation of canned goods for a needy cause. A nominating committee to select officers for the new year was appointed as follows: Mrs.

1 Harry Hetzel, chairman; Mrs. Thelma Snyder, Mrs. W. H. Hilsen, Mrs L.

B. Gangawere and Mrs. Frank Boyd. The meeting closed with directed prayer by Miss Swink. A social hour was enjoyed.

A tasty lunch was served by members of ti.e Bertha Lambertson Circle. Dorothy Lint, Paid Drumm Wed At Winchester, Va. London last week. William Z. Foster, JUMATA METHODIST WOMEN HAVI NLOGRAM The Women's Society of Chris tian Service of the Juniata Metfa odist Church met Thursday eve ning in the social room of tbj church.

The meeting was opened by the leader, Mrs. Arthur Sellers, who gave a reading, "In Green Pastures." A hymn, "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us," was sung Prayer by Mrs. Frost followed "Thank You Lord" was sung by a chorus and the twenty-third Psalm was repeated in unison "Meditation" was then read by the leader, after which the group sang "Jesus I My Cross Have Taken." The Lord's Prayer was repeated hi unison. The business session was in charge of President Mrs Van Frost, who read a letter from the Elizabeth A. Bradley Home.

It was voted to send $10 to the home Usual reports were heard. During the evening Mrs. Arthur Sellers, wife of the pastor, was presented with a beautiful set oJ lamps. At the close of meeting a delicious covered-dish supper was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs.

Nell Smith. Roosevelt Heads Empire IJMS NEW YORK, Sept. Roosevelt, son of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, became president of the Empire Airlines, today. Empire operates only within New York state.

He said he would devote his full time to the job. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lint of onnellsville road announce the marriage of then: daughter, Dorohy, to Paul Drumm, son of Mr. ind Mrs.

W. D. Drumm of Layton. The ceremony was solemnized riday, September 6, in the Meth- dist Church at Winchester, ith Rev. Tetter officiating.

The bride wore white ool and a corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Drumm was graduated om Dunbar Township High chool. Mr. Djrumm, a graduate of Con- ellsviUe High School and Robert orris College, Pittsburgh, served ith the U.

S. Navy in the Pacific ea for four years. He is now iployed by the General Refjrac- ries Company at Layton. On their return from a trip to iagara Falls and Canada the uple will reside at Vanderbilt. Communists Demand Removal of Byrnes As State Secretary NEW YORK, Sept.

Communist party opened its 1946 election campaign today with a platform calling for the ousting of Secretary of State James Byrnes and the reshaping oJ American foreign policy for closer cooperation with Russia. The Communists also demanded the political death of Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York and better housing for veterans, hunting of a "squatters movement" similar to that which swept National chairman, announced the party line for the fall elections at a Madison Square Garden rally last night in cflebration of the party's 27th anniversary. Speakers endorsed the foreign policy speech by Secretary of Commerce Henry A. Wallace from The same platform last week.

WILLING WORKERS. LEISENRING, MEET The-Wflling Workers of Presbyterian Church of Leisenring No. 1 met Thursday evening, September 12, at the home of Mrs. Carrie Cole, Leisenring No. 1.

In the absence of the president, devotions were conducted by Rev. William Hamilton. The meeting opened with re-. sponsive reading' and prayer. There was a discussion of buying dish cloths and more wax to sell for the purpose of increasing the class treasury.

After the business meeting hymns were sung. Mrs. Cole served a delicious lunch, assisted by Mrs. Kelly. Place for the next meeting will be announced later.

Jirors May Have To Provide Own Linens for Beds GREENSEURG, Sept. 20--The commissioners, following orders of the court, will have sleeping rooms ready on the third floor of the courthouse for the November term of criminal court but if any of the jurois are forced to accept the overnight accommodations they will have to bring their own bed linens with them. Commissioner Frank K. Cochran said, it will be possible to secure the 26 beds which will be needed but there may be some difficulty obtaining new mattresses, sheets and pillow cases The board chairman said there is a scarcity. Impressive Rites For Ordination Of Two Ministers At Baptist Church One of the most impressive services ever to be conducted in the First Baptist Church took place Thursday night when two young men, Rev.

William Dragoo and Rev. Max Wiant, were ordained to the Christian ministry before a capacity crowd. Rev. Forrest R. Gilmore of Attleboro, former pastor of the church delivered the ordination sermon and Dr.

Carey S. Osborne, pastor of the Great Bethel Baptist Church in Uniontown, gave the charge to the candidates. Dr. Elmer H. Stevens, minister of the church for 18 years and well cnown in Connellsville, offered prayer of ordination.

Special music for the service was presented by Mrs. Marian Snyder and Dr. J. Harold Dull in an organ and duet and by a vocal trio consisting of Mrs. Eugene Burk- iclder, Mrs.

Ralph Black and Miss Geraldine Schomer. Dr. Carey S. Thomas, pastor of he First Baptist Church in Al- oona and well known throughout northern Baptist territory, will be he guest speaker this evening, lis theme was on "The Divine The concluding services of the 150th anniversary observance will 3e conducted Sunday morning and evening when Rev. Charles Berkey, another of the young men to jo out from the church in full ime Christian service, will de- iver the morning sermon on "Sa- an Hath Desired to Have Sunday evening will feature a andle light Communion service vhich will be conducted by the pastor, Rev.

R. L. Smith, and dea- ons. Good Afternoon Dress By ALICE ALDtN BACK IN FAVOK, and seen at the smartest places, is the afternoon frock of satin, either in glossy black or in rich brown. This model is in brown and was chosen from the fall collection of New York designer, Hansen Bang.

Deft draping slants to a triple fold at the opposite hip. A gold mesh chain belt, set with blue- toned stones, complements the restrained lavishness of this alluring afternoon dress. Incidentally, it is nice to see the afternoon dress again taking the fashion spotlight! -EGION AUXILIARY WILL MEET MONDAY The American Legion Auxiliary a Milton L. Bishop Post of Con- tellsville will meet at 7:45 'clock Monday night at the Lelon home. Floyd Murray Feted.

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Murray of Jones Mills entertained at a surprise birthday dinner Sunday, September 15, in honor of their son, Floyd, who is attending California State Teachers College. Present were Mr. and Mrs.

Daiyl Kalp and children, Miss Ella Mae McConnell, Rev. and Mrs W. S. Van Hyn and Mrs. Iva Ulery.

Program Follows Meeting, Christian Philatheas The Philathea Class of the First Christian Church met Thursday night in the social room of the Mrs. E. Dean had charge of the business session and Mrs A. E. Henry conducted devotions, her theme beingt "Prayer." Business of a routine nature was taken care of, after which an entertaining program was presented by Miss Norma Jean Baxter.

It was: Vocal solos, "Trees" and "A Memory," with Mrs William Stevens presiding at the piano; readings, "The Dark Side of Life" and "Ethel Bert." A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses, Miss Beulah Gilmore, Miss Susan Gilmore and Miss Catherine Balsley. St. Rita's Council Forms Bowling Leagae; Mrs.Tony Cordarb Captains V. F. W.

AUXILIARY WOMEN WELL CONFERENCE SEPT. 29 Business of a routine natun was transacted at the meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to Walter E. Brown Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, held Wednesdaj night at P. H. C.

Hall. President- Mrs. Edith DeBolt Miss Mayme Harper, treasurer and Genevieve Wills, secre- try, will attend a secretary- treasurer conference Sunday September 29, at Harrisburg. After the meeting the women went to the dining room where a delicious lunch was served by the social committee. The next session is scheduled for Octob'er 2 at the post home.

JONES MILLS COUPLE ENTERTAIN AT SUPPER Mr. and- Mrs. John Keller of Jones Mills were host and at a birthday supper in honor of Mrs. Helen Keller, Marshall Keler, Denver Overly and Richarc Overly birthdays are within a few days. Thirty guests attended.

Included were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jteiner, Rev. and Mrs. W.

S. Van Hyn, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Keller and Diana Keller, Mrs. Iva Overly andi children, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Overly, Miss Elsie Cfouse, J. D. Keller, Mr. and Mrs.

Marshall Keller and children, Mrs. Nettie Overly, Domer and Velma Overly, Miss Dorothy Overly, Janet Overly, John Lane, toward Bittner, Miss Sarah Stantz, Miss Clara Stantz and "toy Parfitt. Lee Etta Lodge Meets. A meeting of Lee Etta Lodge Vo. 515, Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, was held Wednesday night at the Y.

M. C. A. President Mrs. Gertrude Lowery presided.

One application for membership was accepted. After the meeting bingo was played. DAVIDSON'S D. D. D.

Club to Meet. The D. D. D. Club will meet tonight at the home of Mrs.

Charles Davis, White Front Apartment, North Pittsburg street. Time is 8 o'clock. A meeting of St. Rita's Council was held Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Tony Manzella, 140 North Eighth street, West Side, for the purpose of forming a bowling league.

Mrs. Manzella and Miss Lucy Cordaro were named captains. Any other member of the council desiring to bowl is to meet at o'clock Monday evening at the City Bowling Center. After the meeting Mrs. Manzella served a delicious lunch.

STATE POLICEMAN WED TO UNIONTOWN 'GIRL Announcement is made of the marriage of Irene Grace Henshaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Henshaw of Uniontown, to William Norman Grooms, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Grooms of McClellandtown, Monday, September 16, in the parsonage of the First Baptist Church of Cumberland, Md.

Rev. Edwin W. Saylor, pastor, officiated. Mrs. Grooms is a graduate of South Union High School.

Mr. Grooms, graduate of German Township High School, is a mem- jer of the State Police and is stationed at Greensburg. R. W. B.

CLUB WILL MEET AT BROOKVALE The R. W. B. Club 'of the Daughters of America will meet Monday night at the home of Mrs. Halph Piper of Brookvale.

The hour is 8 o'clock. A little Va-tro-nol in each nostril quickly opens up nasal passages to relieve stuffy transient congestion. Makes breathing easier. Invites restful Bleep. Works fine! Grand for relieving sniffly distress of head colds.

Try it! Follow directions in the package. VldtSVATRONOL "Meet Me at Davidson's" Parents of Daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Colbert of Dickerson Run are the parents of an eight-pound daughter, born at 12:30 o'clock Monday morning at the home.

The baby has been named Dolly Gene for Mrs. L. Burke and her daughter, Elinor, of Connellsville. Mrs. Colberi and.

daughter are reported to be getting along nicely. Licensed hi Uniontown. Bennie L. Green of Scottdale and Vivian Barnwell of Washington, D. Edward J.

Rabatm of Star Junction and Bei-nice Mabel Gelland of Smock, Jefferson Webb and Myrtle M. Webster of Connellsville, Andrew Warmck and E. Brackna of Smock, were licensed to wed at Uniontown. OB Dairy Predicts Price Control Awaited By United Press. WASHINGTON, Sept.

hree-man Price Decontrol Board wai expected to announce today whether dairy products are going 'lack under price control. A spokesman said "chances are good the board will make ts decision after the markets close today." The board began a series of losed-door meetings Wednesday investigate recent price increases on butter and cheese and determine whether a recontrol was necessary. Standley Says Aid to Virtual Enemy LOS ANGELES, Sept. William H. Standley, U.

S. wartime ambassador who forced Stalin to publicly admit to his Russian people that he was getting aid from the United States, declared in an address that Secretary of Commerce Wallace was guilty of having given aid and comfort to a "virtual enemy." Railways Supervisors Pick Union Tuesday PITTSBURGH, Sept. 20. The Regional National Labor Relations Board office announced today that 140 supervisory employes of Pittsburgh Railways Company will vote next Tuesday on representation by the Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Em- ployes (AFL). Balloting will be from 10 A.

to 8 P. M. at Pittsburgh, Charleroi and Washington, Pa. Twin Son Dies. A twin son of Mr.

and Mrs. Norman Blackburn Route, born at 5:43 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Connellsville State Hospital, died at 10:30 P. M. The other twin, a boy also, born at 5:29 o'clock, survives. Isabella Boy Dies.

Henry Victor Kinnick, 18 years, II months anil eight days old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kinnick of 355 Isabella, died Thursday morning in St. John's Hospital, Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents Js survived by sister, Mrs.

Paul Banna at imfrflla; three brothers, John, Jr, Kobert and Fred, at homt and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. JWffie Kapel of -ardale. Pitchrf Breaks Wrist. Dinio Coradi of Smithton suffered a fracture of the wrist while atching for Smithton base- all team at Jacobs Creek. New Floor Show Featartar BILLY KING--NANCY GRAY ANASTASI OKCHESTRA Blue Moon Hotel Parents of Son.

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