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PAGE THUS TTS OAftY NOTTS, CANONSSUSO, fEKMA; WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 TOST ocietu jftage Ann Krist ZmarHs High School Seniors Plan To Further Their Education Baccalaureate Program Is Announced Baccalaureate Service for the Senior Class of Chartiers-Houston Joint Hign School will be held Sunday. May 25 at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium. The program follows: Prelude "Meditation arr. by Stickler. Processional "War March of the Mendelssohn.

Call To Worship The Reverend J. Rodgers Spencer. Doxology The Reverend J. Rodgers Spencer. Invocation The Keverend J.

Rodgers Spencer. Invocation The Reverend J. Rodgers Spencer. Hymn "Holy, wttt! iMBH iil wmM sispirtfc -fife pMp ML jll ff ifiiiiiBMillil1 If WmmmM Ruth Ann Wagner Loretta Young Many Canonsburg High School Seniors plan to enter schools of higher learning next fall. Loretta Young, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Merle Young, 519 W. College St. has been accepted by Indiana State Teachers' College for next year. Loretta, who is an honor student has been engaged in many activities.

She has been a member of the Student Council, on the Gunners' Gazette staff a member of the Cheer-Leading squad, and this year, President of the Future Teachers of America Also, Loretta has been chosen to receive the Daughters of American Revolution Award. She will major in Elementary Education and minor in music at Indiana State Teachers' College Engineer Wives Plan Charter Presentation Donn Carter Donn Carter, will study architecture at Carnegie Institute of Technology next fall. Besides being an honor student in the Academic Coitrse, Donn has served as the president of the Student Council this year. He has been in the Rifle Club, the Hi-Y Club, on the track and cross-country squads, in the class plays, and a reporter ior the Gunners Gazette. He has recently been honored for his exhibit at the Math and Science fair, and at the Buhl Planetarium.

Carnegie Institute has granted him a scholarship covering one half the cost of tuition. Donn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Carter, 213 N. Central Ave.

Recollection Day At St. Patrick's Day of Recollection held last Thursday at the St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, sponsored by the Christian Mothers, was well attended by the women of the parish. Father Roland O. F.

M. who conducted the religious services throughout the day officiated at the High Mass at 10 a. m. marking the beginning of the services. Following the mas, the first of several conferences was held.

Father Roland chose for his first topic "What A Day of Recollection Is" pointing out that it is "littz" retreat consisting of prayers, conferences and mediations. Religious devotions, recitation of Rosary and Stations of the Cross then took place. A delicious lunch served by members of the Christian Mothers succeeded the devotions. Services resumed again with the second conference based on He stated that it is not always the actual confession that matters, but the sincerity of relating your sins and attempting to amend them afterwards. During the Holy Hour Ceremo ny, the remaining two confercne es were included.

In the third Robert Stuck Robert Stuck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester R. Stuck of 421 W. College St.

has been granted a full tuition athletic scholarship by the Univ-sity of Pittsburgh for next year Robert is the cross-country champion of the Pennsylvania International Athletic Association this year. He has been a member of the track and the cross-country teams during his high school years. He has also been a home room officer for two years. Robert expects to enter the School of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh next year. Little Lake Opens Season On June 2 Monday night, June 2, the Little Lake Theatre will open its 10th anniversary season.

The first production will be a comedy by Steve Fisher and Alex Gottlieb entitled "Susan Slept Here." Will Disney continues as managing director of the theatre and will have as his associates Edward Komperda and Bob Jones. "Susan Slept Here" will be followed by 14 additional plays, primarily a schedule of comedies and an interspersing of drama, "The Golden State," "The Moon Is Blue," "Tea and Sympathy," and "Your Every Wish," will be shown in June, with "All For Mary," "Janus," "Holiday For. Lovers." and the old Charles But- terworth comedy "Brighten The Corner," in August brings "The Happiest Years," "The Reluctant Debutante," "The Happy Time," and "A Hole In The Head." The season will be concluded with "The Man" and "The Great Sebastians." In 1949 the Little Lake opened its theatre in a converted barn; this building is now used for rehearsals and storage. A new theatre, designed for arena staging, now houses the productions. The first stage of an extensive building program has just been completed which contains facilities for a new snack bar, box office, dressing rooms, rest rooms, actor's lounge, and an art gallery maintained by the South Hills Art League.

Special arrangements have been made to provide dinner and supper reservations for interested benefit and theatre parly groups. The Little Lake Theatre is located nine miles south of Mt. Lebanon on Route 19. Performances start at 8:40 p. m.

Monday) through Saturday. STORE HOURS: 9 to 1 omen, A Attend BPW Reading Catholic Women Meet In Ellsworth Catholic women of Washington and Greene Counties, Division A Deanery met at Si Joseph's Mission Church on Sunday' afternoon, May 18. P.r. William Hutmk, pastor of ot. Cement's parish, Ellsworth, gave the prayer to Our Lady of Good Council, and welcomed the women ot the two counties.

Mrs. Frank Stritzinger, President of the Deanery was in charge of the meeting. Minutes were ready by the Secretary, Mrs. Anthony Latella, of Burgettstown. Mrs.

Edward Slater, Washington, gave the Treasurer's report. Parish roll call and reports were given from St. Agnes, Rich- eyville; St. Alphonsus, McDonald; St. Clement, Ellsworth; Immaculate Conception, Washington; St.

Joseph, Cokeburg; St, Luke, Bentleyville; St. Michael, Avella; and Our Lady of Lourdes, Burgettstown. The group was entertained by a choral group from St. Joseph's Church. Mrs.

Louis H. Sweterlitch, Pittsburgh; Diocesan Chairman of the Family Life Committee was guest speaker of the afternoon. Mrs. Swterlitch told of the work of her committee; the newest one in the D.C.C.W. program.

She said, "it was the ultimate goal of all committees to carry out the Bishop's work at the Parish level." The first aim of her committee is to encourage and increase the spiritual life of the family group, and to lift out homes to the highest degree of social living. Mrs. Sweterlitch said that although her committee was the newest one, it was actually the oldest because the family dates back to Adam and Eye; the smallest because it takes only two to make it up; and the strongest, because on it depends the strength of the nation. The program of the Famiiy Life Committee is to encourage family prayers, daily devotions as a family group; encourage the re ception of Mass and Communion as a family. Mrs.

Sweterlitch introduced f.he Deanery chairman, Mrs. Stephen Danek, Burgetts-town, of the County Family Life Committee. A report of the Nominating Committee followed by Mrs. Robert Burns, McDonald, Chairman. The following slate of officers was duly elected for the coming year: President, Mrs.

F. R. Stritzinger, Burgettstown; Vice Presidents: MrsMlobert Wiggins, Bentleyville; Mrs. Virginia Galloway; and Miss Oley Kelly, McDonald; Secretary, Mrs. Anthony Latella.

Burgettstown; Treasurer, Mrs. tdwoard Slater, Washing ton. Delegate-at-Large nomination was Mrs. Harold Sprowls. Avella This office will be filled at the Diocesan meeting.

Mrs. Sweter litch installed the newly, elected otticers. Mrs. Stritzinger announc ed the following committee chairman for the coming year: Organ ization and Development, Miss Oley Kelly; Legislation, Mrs. William Filipponi, Slovan; Social Ac tion, Mrs.

Ralph Dalesio. Avella: ubiic Relations, Mrs. Robert Murray, Washington: Home and School, Mrs. Robert Burns: Cath olic Charities. Mrs.

Regis Stritz inger; Spiritual Development, Airs, jonn Eiscnbert, Bentleyville; and Family Life. Mrs. Stephen Danck, Burgettstown. A business meeting of the or- ganization of the Diocese will be, held in the new Diocesan Build ing auditorium, Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, on June 7. at clock.

Every parish is to send a voting delegate to the meetinc All Catholic women are welcome to attend. Refreshments were served bv mc women or St. Joseph's Mis sion. Church Class To Hold Social Mrs. Raih Arnold was hostess, Monday night, to the planning committee of the First Christian Church Adult Class.

With Mrs. Clarence Guthrie, chairman of the committee, presiding, plans were completed for the Strawberry Festival and Bazaar, which will be held on the lawn at Guthrie's Garage, Route- 19, on the evenings of June 13 and 14. Committee chairmen were named to take care of the various stands and concessions at the Bazaar, and menus to be' covered by the supper tickets, festival tickets, iind children's tickets were established. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Arnold to Mrs.

Guthrie, Mrs. Joe Buckels, John I'-nman, Mrs. carter Clark, Mrs. Robert Anderson, and Sam Buck els. The Blac Hilkls in western South Dakota are the highest mountains in the U.S., east of the Rockies.

Local Women Convention In Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs met in Reading, to observe its 38th annual convention, May 15 to 18. Representing the Can-onsburg B.P.W. Club at the convention were Frances L. Willis, Sara M. Shaw, Dorothy Payne, and Ann McClelland.

More than 725 federation members registered during the sessions. State President Mrs. Isabella J. Jones presided at all sessions with Miss Irene Steed, Washington, officiating as recording secretary. Miss Mary Silvestro served on the nom-inatiing committee.

The first day's business included registration, executive committee and Board meetings concluded in the evening, by a "Get-Acquainted Party" in the ballroom of the Berskshire. Hotel. Mrs. Martha Nicholl, Bentleyville, was the convention parliamentarian. Friday's sessions opened with the Club Collect and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, led by Mrs.

Nicholl. Mrs. Marianne W. Detwiler, Convention Chairman, Bethlehem, welcomed the guests in behalf of the hostess district, after which the National sentative, Miss Jeannette Williams, Lebanon, Ohio, and other guests were introduced. Grace B.

Daniels is Pennsylvania's own candidate for the office of president of the National B.P.W. The delegates enjoyed a ''Pennsylvania Dutch Fair," Friday evening, in the ballroom of the Abraham Lincoln Hotel. Reports of special committee chairmen for the biennial convention, and projects including the foreign student, Maxwell Scholarship, Woman's Medical College and women in various capacities of professional, political and business careers. Polls for election of State officers were opened at 11:30 a.m. Workshops on International relations, finance and biennial issues were conducted during the afternoon.

Mrs. Mary Jane Phillips, Washington, chairman of the resolutions committee, gave the report of the committee. The convention banquet was held in the evening with Mrs. Marianne W. Detwiler pre siding as toastmistress.

Guest speaker was Miss Williams, Na tional Representative. A a rd were given by Mrs. Frances S. Kelly, who has often visited the local B.P.W. Club.

Retiring president, Mrs. Isabel la Jones, installed the newly elected officers, including president Mrs. Helen R. Warwick, Spring field, Delaware County, and of lo cal interest, Mrs. Irene G.

Steed, Washington, recording secretary, re-elected. The convention closed with a reception for IVIiss Williams in the parlors of the Abraham Lincoln Hotel. Convention breakfast was enjoy- ed Sunday morning, and a memorial and devotional service at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Isabella J.

Jones is Pennsylvania's representative for the national nominating committee. In her president's report she gave the State membership 12,011, with 18 new clubs organized during her two-year ad- nvmstration. Pennsylvania B.P.W. members attended the dedication of the National Headquarters Building Washington, D.C., the luncheon honoring Women in Government. Mrs Isabella Jones was awarded the honor of being the State Federation "Woman of the Year" and John II.

March of the Tribune Printing Company of Beaver Falls, was awarded the citation of "Employer of the Year." Civil Defense and National Security were outstanding considerations at the convention as presented by the guest speakers, the officers' reports and the resolutions adopted. Mothers Feted At Banquet Grace Circle of the Muse Presbyterian Church held a Mother-Daughter Banque, Monday, at 7:30 p.m. There were 36 guests present. An entertaining program was presented. Flowers were awarded to the oldest mother, youngest mother, mother with the' most children and the grandmother with the most grandchildren.

Tables were beautifully decorated with spring flowers. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Thel- ma Vallelt, Mrs. Catherine Por-J cr, Mrs. Mary Smith, assisted by Mrs.

Lillian O'Ncil and Mrs. Voda Boyd. Music was furnished by Mrs. ZeldaN Gordon. The next regular meeting will be held June 15, at 7:30 p.m., in the home of Mrs.

Vallef. Sirlkiau dale I nuar May 21 Robert Bent rem Clyde Penrose Frances Novich Carol M. Thompson Lois Lee Thompson Margaret Bodncr Holy, Holy" John B. Dykes. Anthem "Jesus, Priceless Treasure, J.

S. Bach. Scripture The Reverend J. Rodgers Spencer. Prayer The Reverend J.

Rodgers Spencer. Anthem Randall Thompson, Concert Choir. Sermon "Knowledge? Have None Must Travel," The Reverend James W. Matz. Hymn "Fa est Lord German Folk Song.

Choral Benediction "The Lord Bless Yu and Keep You" Lutkin, Sue Smith Student Conductor. Benediction The Reverend James W. Matz, Recessional "War March of the Priests" Mendelssohn. Postlude "Evening arr. by Ethel Smith.

Supervisors of Music Alice Poellot, Joseph S. Chimento. Pianist Barbara Oliver, Organist Mrs. Allene Nichol. Farm Women Entertain Daughters Peters Township Society of Farm Women met at the home of Mrs.

J. L. Lightbiser, last Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock. Each member of the society brought their daughter as guests for the evening. There were 22 members and 24 daughters present.

Mrs. R. B. McNary had devotions followed by prayer and group singing. Gifts were presented to the old est mother, Mrs.

D. O. Williams; youngest mother, Evelyn Lang, and the mother with the largest family, Mrs. George Trax. Mrs.

Charles Suagler, the a te member, was presented with 1 strand of pearls. being the 40th anniversary of the founding of the organization, a very interesting talk was given by Mrsv Charles Suagler. Mrs. D. Snodgnass was in charge of the games, in which everyone participated and had an enjoyable time.

Lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. J. L. Lightbiser ant Miss Floredce Meutzel. shortest way to the long-line look in fashions Take a long look at this custom-trimmed long-torso bra.

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and cups $8-95 With Full Contour Cups Maffline's 10.1 W. Pike Canonsburg Janyce Somney- Janyce Sumney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A.

Sumney of Eighty Four, has been notified of her acceptance ly California State Teachers College as a student of Elementary Education for next year. Janyce has made several appearances with the chorus, and is a member of the Future Teachers of America Club. Social Events K.S.K.J. Girls will hold a meeting in the Bowlarena, Thursday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. Only members of the group are expected to attend.

Members of the Charters Chapter 97, Order of Eastern Star, having articles for the rummage sale are ssked to bring articles to the West Penn Power Office, Friday evening, between the hours of 7-9 o'clock. Anchor Council 161, Daughters of America, will meet Thursday, May 22, at 8 p.m.,, in the American Legion Home, N. Central Ave. A good attendance is requested. Women of the Moose, Chapter 166, will meet in the Moose Home, Thursday, at 8 p.m.

The executive board meets at 7 p.m. Report? due at this time will be publicity, library, hospital guild, and ritual. Senior Regent Rase Salandra requests a good attendance. Bible Study and Prayer Service will be conducted this evening, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Char-tiers United Presbyterian Church. Public is invited.

Presbyterian Men's Chapter ot the First Presbyterian Church, which includes all the men of the church, will meet at 8 o'clock, this evening, in the Fellowship Hall. An interesting meetina has been planned, followed by refresh ments. Junior Class of Cecil High School will present their junior prom Twi-Light Time, on May 23, from 9 to 12 o'clock. Music will be furnished by Johnny Cimino. The prom will be supervised bv Jim Toth, chairman, and Sandy nthen, co-chairman.

Public is in vited. Chamber of fVnin-nfivf u-iii meet in the Sundav School Room. upstairs of the First Presbyterian Church, 7:30 o'clock, this evening. All members are urged to attend. 5 FRIDAY 9 to 9 TIME FOR SUMMER SEWING! New Materials for those summer sun dresses, shorts or skirts.

Stripe or Plain Denim 79 vard TAN CHINO 42" Wide $1 25 A YARD INDIAN HEAD Printed or Plain BROADCLOTH 59 A YARO TALON ZIPPERS Ruth Ann Wagner has been accepted at the South Side Hospital School of Nursing as a student. Ruth Ann has been an active mem ber of the Alpha-Tri-Hi-Y, Usherette squad, and Chorus. She has also served as her home room president. Ruth Ann is 'he daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Wagner, 233 N. Jefferson Ave. Houston Auxiliary Honors Mothers American Legion Auxilary Unit 902 of John C. Mcllvaine Post, Houston held their monthly meeting. It was in the form of a covered dish dinner with mothers of the members as guests.

Mrs. Hazel McClure, program chairman, introduced Mrs. Floyd Grimm who sang several selections, appropriate to Mothers Day. She was accompanied 1 by Mrs. Harper at the piano.

Miss Virginia Dayton of the Masontown Auxiliary and Tri-County Council Chairman of Americanism gave a talk on "Americanism." Mrs. Hazel McClure then read several poems on "Mother" and one on Guests at the dinner were: Mrs. Gladys Dayton and Miss Virginia Dayton of Masontown, Mrs. Mary Christy, Mrs. Bernard Frantz, Mrs.

Julia Toth, Mrs. Louis Pow ell Mrs. Harriet Poole, Linda Capane, Barbara Burr, Patty Coleman and Jackie Hart. Each member and guest was presented with a pot of ivy. The dinner was in charge of Grace Hall, Frances Burr and Hazel Mc Clure.

After dinner a short business meeting was held by President Grace Hall. It was decided that May 23 would be Poppy Day in Houston. The next meeting will be held June 2 at which time election ot officers will take "The Closness of God in Marriage" Father compared to marriage to an insurance policy with dividends being the promises of "God in Life Everlasting." The fourth and last conference was on "The Ascension of Our Lord to 'The services then closed with Benediction. STORE HOURS: 9 to Miracle-Tred Straps LO-CUBAN HEEL, PLATFORM SOLES, CUSHION Foam-rubber INSOLES, BIEGE ELK LEATHER SMARTLY STYL and Comfort assured in every step you'll find this Miracle-Tred Summer Style, your answer to WALKING PLEASURE. Narrow, Medium, Wide Widths $9.95 Pollock's SHOE STORE 4 B.

Pike St. SH. 8-3660 Annual Youth Program At Cecil High School Friday evening, May 23, will be Charter Presentation Night for Washington Chapter, Wives of Professional Engineers. A special program has been ar ranged for this event which will follow a dinner in the Jefferson Room of the George Washington Hotel, Washington, at 6:45 p. m.

The Charter will be presented by a representative of Washington County Chapter, PSPE, and Hugh M. Nelson of Erie, State Chairman of Ladies' Auxiliaries, will wel come the chapter in behalf of the Slate Society. Another feature of the evening will be the installation of the chapter's first permanent officers, with Mrsi Hugh M. Nelson, Northeast ern Area Chairman, Ladies' Auxil iaries Advisory Committee, National Society of Professional Engineers, as installing officer. Later in the evening, Mrs.

Nelson will speak briefly on what the Wives can do to help make the State Convention a success. The 1959 meeting is to be held in Washington with Washington County Chapter as host. An invitation is extended to wives of all engineers residing in the county to attend Friday's dinner and program. Those who have paid their dues prior to the Charter presentation will be charter members of the chapter. Reservations are being accepted by the various area calling committee chairmen and by the Chapter Secretary, Mrs.

John T. O'Brien, BAldwin 2-5811, Washington. This special meeting will bring a close activities of the Chapter unit Fall. ADDITIONAL SOCIAL WILL BE FOUND ON PAGE 7 Personals David B. Meredith is recuperating satisfactorily at his home, at 203 Saratoga San Antonio, Tex.

He recently underwent an appendectomy at the Baptist Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Kelly Aldcrson, S. Central extension, was admitted to the St. Clair Memorial Hospital, on Monday.

She will undergo surgery, Thursday morning. Warren Ray McClain, 761 Val ley View Terrace, who had been hospitalized for 13 days returned to his home, yesterday. Warren underwent surgery for a broken arm. He is the son of Mrs. Margaret McClain.

Mr. and Mrs. Lcroy Haiiey, Menasha, former residents 'of Houston, visited with Mrs. Maude Schmalz, Houston, and 'Mrs. Violet Harlcy, Washington.

on 'their return trip from Atlantic City, where they attended the 21st Biennial Convention of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. A.F.L.C.I.O., on May 12-16, of which Mr. Hartley is a Na tional Representative. Keith and Kerry, ms of the Hartleys uncut the weekend as guests of Mrs Maude Schmalz and Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Schmalz and family. Sam Sciabica, Greensburg, formerly of Strabane, is a patient in St. Vincent's Charity Hospital, Cleveland, 111 1 fcjTT Annual Youth Program for the graduating class of Cecil Town ship High School will be held Sunday, June 1 at 8 o'clock. The complete program follows: Processional, High School Band; "Star Spangled Banner and Pledge to the Flag, Audience Vocal Music, Ah Will Be Done," High School Concert Choir. Scripture Reading and Prayer, Virginia Vcydt.

Vocal Music, "Mother of High School Concert Choir. Address, Raymond T. Barner. Vocal Music', "Let There Be Music" High School Concert Choir. America, Audience.

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