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PAGE THREE 'FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1943 THE DAILY MOTES, CANONBBURQ, PJL San Francisco Bay area payrolls in January, 1943, reached an all-time peak of $13,000,000 a week. (Advertisement You Women Who Suffer From Society, Church Club Happenings Saturday Bride is Tendered Qift Shower Thursday Night RURAL SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING ON THURSDAY Wedding Dress Parade Fea tures Peters Township Club Program "The World's Wedding Day" was the theme of the program presented at the August meeting of Peters Township Society of Women a program held over from June. The meeting was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter McConnell, Pleasant Valley, wi'h Mrs. John Miller, assistant hostess.

In answer to roll call members SOKEL PRIZE 1VLNNER AVIUTIXG SCREE Ji PLAY HOLLYWOOD Sinclair Lewis, author of "Gideon Planish," "Ar-rowsmith" and many other best sellers, befuddles' reporters when they ask which of his novels won the Nobel literature prize. "It depends on who is reporting it," he says, with a mischievous "It has been credited twice to two or three times to 'Hamlet' or 'Romeo and Juliet', sometimes to 'Main and each time by someone who didn't take time to learn on what basis the prize is awarded." Looking it up, reporters and writers find that, unlike the famous Pulitzer prizes, the Nobel prize isn't awarded for any one work by an author, but on the basis of the author's entire work. Lewis is at Metro-Goldwyn-May-er studios working on his first motion picture story, a super-western, "Storm in the West," to be produced by Dore Schary. BPW Has Health Dinner On Thursday Picnic Meeting of Club is Held at Town Park for Study of "Food for Victory" Theme "Food for Victory" was tha theme uniquely presented around the luncheon table at the August meeting of the Business and Pro- SOLDIER ROLL OF CIVIL WAR IS REVEALED Canonsburg Community Al so Sent Many Young Men Of Their Day to Answer Father Abraham's Call Long lists of volunteers, inductees and recruits are becoming common in the American newspapers as hosts upon hosts of the nation's young men are being called to the colors. But a list of names is published herewith, which will hardly strike the eyes of one of those named, but which will bring back recollection of a day when most of them were a part of the community life and were the young men of their generation.

This list has been furnished The Daily Notes by Mrs. Edith Ayrea, of West College street, who found in her treasure chest. It is a list of Canonsburg community men who inarched off to war, too. But it was a war before most of the present, resident of Can For Double Ring Ceremony HOT FLASHES then CHILLY FEELIIJGS If you like so many women between the ages of 38 and 52 suffer from hot flashes, weak, nervous feelings, distress of are blue at timis due to the functional middle age period peculiar to women try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to relieve such symptoms.

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PINKHAM'S Suno' The 89.50 Canonsburg The THREESOME Miss EUel M. Patterson, CHARTIERS 4-H CLUB ROUNDUP HELD THURSDAY Luncheon for Mothers is Featured at Home af Mrs. Floyd Bennett, Leader Upon completion of the summer's work, the Chartiers 4-H Home Assistants' club held a round-up and mother's luncheon last evening at the home of Mrs. Floyd Bennett, Chartiers township. The meeting opened with a short program at which time the Paxton sisters, Mar-jorie, Doris and Isobel sang three numbers.

Miss Grace Morton of State College gave a talk on "Home Safety," and Miss Jean Crowley, county extension 4-H leader, presented awards to each girl for completion of work. The club also received a gold seal for 100 per cent completion of work. After the program several demonstrations of work were given by the girls. Eleanor Hamilton and Marjorie Paxton demonstrated the proper way to make a Doris Paxton and Irene Rozanc showed the proper way to set a table for a breakfast, luncheon or dinner. Flowers for the living room were arranged by Jane Fee, for the dining table by Gail Hamilton, for bedroom by Lillian Melone, and hall by Patty Schussler.

The luncheon which followed consisted of a variety of salads, open face sandwiches and three different drinks, all of which the girls had learned to make this summer. The luncheon was prepared and served by Thelma Grace Bennett, Sylvia Meyers and Georgia Zankowski. Each mother was presented with a corsage made by the girls, and Mrs. Bennett was given four china plates to add to her plate collection, Shirley Cummins and Isobel Paxton acted as hostesses during the evening. During the season, the club ren dered service to the community by supplying flowers each Sabbath for the Houston U.

P. church, sending cards to the sick and making scrap- books for the children's hospital. During the scrap drive, fats and 200 records were collected for the American Legion. A number of war bonds and stamps have been purchased. Mothers present were: Mrs.

Floyd Bennett, Mrs. Robert Dins- more, Mrs. Charles Hamilton, Mrs. Clarence Myers, Mrs. Clarence Me lone, Mrs.

Ralph Paxton, Mrs! Gor don Schussler and Mrs. Boles Zan kowski. Other guests included. Miss Grace Morton, Miss Jean Crowley, Mrs. Clarence Paxton, Miss Martha Dinsmore and Miss Grace A flashinp solitaire, paired with a wedding- band both watched by the wider man's ring.

A striking threesome of rare beauty. All three rings, specially priced at just Miss Martha McMurray Honor Guest at Function Held at "iNancy's Delight" i Complimentary to a Saturday bride, Miss Emily Fife and Mrs. Carl Dornan were joint hostesses at a miscellaneous gift shower held last night at "Nancy's Delight" the Fife home, Eighty-Four, R. D. Miss Martha Caldwell McMurray, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. W. J. McMurray, Canonsburg, R. who to-nioh-ow will become the bride of Thomas Hultz Munce, Washington, Ri was honor guest.

Thirty close friends of the bride-elect and hostesses were present, including Mrs. Charles T. McNary, A'ilmerding and Mrs. E. M.

Case-ber, Houston, sisters of Miss McMurray; Mrs. Howard Hamilton of Carrtck, Pittsburgh; Mrs. James Donaldson of Washington; and Mrs. Marion Tacker, Martins Ferry, Mis. Packer sang several selections after which table games were the diversions of the evening.

The honor guest was presented with an assortment of beautiful and useful gil'ts. Which were arranged on a decorated wagon drawn by Donna Carol Dornan who was dressed as little Red Riding Hood. 'Concluding the evening refreshments were served at tables seating four, a color scheme of red and white being carried out in all appointments. A profusiou of gladio-luand lilies were used in adornment of the home and the favors were nosegays of tiny garden flowers. Resides those named, other out-of-town guests were present from Canonsburg, McMurray, Cecil and Hickory.

HONORED AT UIHT1IDAY IUEK honor of George B. Clark, birthday party was held at his home in McMurray Wednesday evening. Hostesses were his wife and daughter Marion. A chicken dinner was served at 6 o'clock to 35 friends and relatives from Washington. Canonsburg, Linden, Bower Hill and Monongahela.

The evening was spent in music, cards and conversation. The honored guest received a number of cards and gifts. A decorated birthday cake was baked by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Clark, of Canonsburg. P.ETKKS TOWNSHIP 4-H IXl'U TUESDAY Tuesday, August 24, at 6:30 p.

m. Peters Township Agricultural club will meet at the home of William Orr to display dairy calves and be judged for quality of work. Later in the evening representative pig feeding and vegetable projects will be inspected en route to the home of Walter Long, where rabbits and tomatoes will be dismayed and judged. MARKETS named an incident of some wed ding and Mrs. A.

H. Alexander led the program which included two talks: "Wedding Superstitions and Miss Mary Patterson; and "The Modern Gretna Mrs. D. P. Snodgrass.

A parade of wedding dresses added a fitting touch to the pro gram with Jean McMurray and Lois Bell, model. Preceding the parade. Miss Virginia Holleran sang, "I Love You Truly" and Promise Me" and the wedding march was rendered by Mrs. J. G.

Holleran, chairman of- the music committee which had charge, of the meeting. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in sewing for British re lief, when members made coverlets for children's cribs. Refreshments were served by the hostesses jWitU covers laid for 38 members and guests. Celebration of the 25th annivers ary of the organization of the club will take place at the next meeting to be held in September at the home of Mrs. Charles Swagler, Venetia, president of the club.

Weed Cutting (Continued from Page One) property owners to have the weeds down by a certain date or else. It is pointed out that the mere cutting of the weeds is not going to be sufficient. They must be re moved because of the unsightly effect and because they will be just as much a menace to health as they are an eyesore when they are sta nding. It has been suggested that after a certain date the newspaper be asked to publish a list of names of property owners who have not heeded the order of the burgess. This "suggestion is under consideration.

An investment of $370 in War Bonds will pay for 17 surgical beds for wounded soldiers. rAvnvsnuitn hospital Three new citizens were received at the Haven of Health Thursday, August 19. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Supinsky, Bethel road.

Coverdale; a sen to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fife, Bridge-ville, R. D. and a son to Mr.

and Mj's, Jack Cholak, Meadow-lands. Census yesterday 95 Admissious 11 Births 3 Total 112 Discharges 24 Census today SS P. 31. Saturdays 'Til 9 17 V. Tike St 150 E.

Pike St. SVAI'I'V WHEAT PUFFS S.VAI'PV RICE PUFFS KANfiFIl JOE HONEY WHEAT pke .5 pks 12 SUPER 4 fessional Women's club held at. Town Park last evening. The menu featured the so-called "victory foods" which are low' in ration points and high in nutritional value. Members of the health and music committees were in charge of the picnic meeting.

Mrs. Martha Taylor and Mrs. Natalie Zeman, respective chairmen, with the following committee members, Mrs. Mary Modrak and Mrs. Florence Arnold acting as hostesses, served the "bountiful dinner.

Mrs. Martha Taylor, chairman of the health committee, spoke on the topic, "Mental Health in these Times," stressing the importance of being mentally well as physically fit. "The war has its effect on mental health, therefore it is now time to prepare self for the future," the pointed out. The following four general suggestions were offered: Preserve physical health; adopt an ideal and "victory would be that ideal today; develop confidence and courage: and exercise. In conclusion she emphasized the fact that mental health and civilian morale ar-3 aids to victory and that they must be guided as vital materials of war.

A brief business session closed the meeting with Miss Rose Bastio, vice president, presiding in the absence of the president. Mrs. Mary Hubor, who at present ia convalescing following a recent operation. The next mooting of the club will be in charge of the program committee with Miss Margaret Grant, chairman. his mother, Mrs.

Georgia McClain and his brother, Ray McClain, 317 Richland avenue, and other friends in town. He will spend part of his furlough with a brother and two sisters, in Lakewood, O. Cpl McClain has been transferred recently from Fort Bragg, X. to Camp Pickett, Va. Mrs.

Virginia Heath Williams, gospel singer of Pittsburgh, will present a special musical program 1 at the Olive Baptist church Sun-! day at 3 p. m. Members and friends are invited to be present. Captains of varous solicitation teams are asked to be present to submit reports. Mr.

and Mis. Sherman Foster and niece, Miss Betty Thomas, Elm street, have returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Horton, Clarksburg. W.

Va. Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Foster are sisters. Mr.

and Mrs. Stanley Germanow-ski of Braddoek are the parents of a baby girl born Wednesday, August 11 at Braddoek General hospital. Karon Jean has been chosen the name for the baby. The mother will be remembered as the former Helen Polasky, daughter of Mrs. Mary Polasky on Highland avenue.

Store Hours 8:30 A. 31. to Society Editor Phono 707 Personals Union evening services will be held at the First Baptist church Sunday evening with the Rev. F. W.

Stephens, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, delivering the message. The Baptist church pulpit will be occupied at 11 a. m. by the Rev. John Fosnight, pastor of the First Baptist church, Monessen.

"500," Euchre and other games, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Saturday, August 21. 8:30 p. m. Price 35 8-20-1 Among guest ministers in the city Sunday morning will be the Rev. A.

A. Love, Mt. Washington, at the Chartiers U. P. church; the Rev.

Mark Wingard, Allison Park, at the First Presbyterian church; the Rev. E. M. Roberts, Clairton, at the First Methodist church; and the Rev. Robert Mulholland, Mt.

Prospect, who will preach at the Canonsburg U. P. church at 11 a. in. and at the Euclid Avenue chapel at 8 p.

m. Miss Virginia Conklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Conklin, Hill Church vicinity, will be guest soloist Sunday morning at the First Presbyterian church. Miss Conklin was graduated from Westminster Choir College', Princeton, N.

and at present is director of music and organist at the Central Baptist church, Neunau, Ga. Members of the Junior Woman's club announce plans for a picnic dinner to be held at the home of Mrs. Conwell Dague, Dague apartments, Houston, Monday evening at 6 o'clock. Each member is ask ed to invite a gues.t Full attendance is desired. Sgt.

Technician Hallie Ross Phillips, plans to leave Sunday for his base in Nashville, X. C. after spending a 10-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.

R. Phillips, Canonsburg, R. D. 2. Look for the NAME on the TRUCK when sending work intended for our shop.

Kuhn's Cleaners and Dyers, 16 X. Jefferson Avenue. Phone 96. 3t Change in date is announced for the picnic of the Woman's Guild of the St. Thomas Episcopal church which was scheduled for next Wednesday.

The picnic will be held at the Town Park Thursday evening, August 26 with the picnic supper served at 6:30 o'clock. All members are requested to be present, each providing her own table service. Chief Petty Officer John Sinco has returned to his base at the U. I S. Navy Yards, Philadelphia, after spending a 10 day leave with his father, Alexander Sinco and family, Crawford street.

Mrs. Mary Nackoul left last night to join her husband, Sgt. Alex Nackoul who is stationed at the Marine base at San Diego, Calif. She plans to remain in California as long as her husband is stationed there. Pfc.

Robert Armstrong, son of Mrs. Frank McQuade, 16 Iron street, is spending a 20-day furlough at his home after being stationed in Greenland for the past 15 months. Lieut. John L. Shearer, after spending a 15-day furlough with his mother, Mrs.

Margaret McCon-neha, 222 East Pike street, has returned to duty. He has been transferred from Jacksonville. to Kearny Mesa, San Diego, the U. S. Marine base.

Members of Court Canonsburg, 1211, Catholic Daughters of America, who will staff the war saving stamp and bond booth at McCrory's Saturday are: Mrs. Nancy Rod-gers and Mrs. Laura Zenoni, 0 to 12 noon; Carolyn Rodgers, 12 to 3 p. Letetia Verona. 3 to 6 p.

Eldora Bertinotti and Laura Pastorelli, 6 to 9 p. m. Miss Frances Rogalsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rogalsky, 335 East Pike street, has returned home after visiting friends in Baltimore, and Washington, D.

C. Miss Agnes Nale has returned to her home in West Pike street after spending a week's vacation at Atlantic City, N. J. She accompanied her cousin, Frank Yeager and daughter, Miss Betty, of Dor-mont, on the trip. The Rev.

and Mrs. II. Ross Hume. West College street, are spending part of their vacation at Chautauqua, N. Y.

Earlier they visited friends in Springfield, O. Mrs. John L. Hurley, Washington, I). Is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs.

W. C. Dougherty, Viue street. She arrived yes- onsburg were born. Following is a list of men who left Canonsburg for the Civil War, the exact date of which departure io not known.

But many of the names will be known to our read. ers: i Company lioll Captain James T. Kirk. A. Akey, B.

L. Anderson, Samuel Anderson, R. Brady, James Black, T. J. Black, G.

Briceland, S. Beck, F. Coleman, Josiah Chambers, D. Crumm, William Cain. William Caldwell, Hugh Cochran.

John Chambers, C. Davis, N. K. Dickey, J. B.

Duff. Benjamin Evans, L. O. First, William M. II.

Greer, G. S. Graham, John Gundy, William Houston, W. Hunter, Math Havlin, Daniel Hammond, Samuel Hodgcns, J. Smart Hughes.

A. lngrahain, William Jackson, John Jeffers, R. X. Lang, J. E.

Lang, James Morriman. William Meiegs, Samuel MacSey. James Mackey, Alexander Musser Charles W. McDaniel. G.

II. James M'Cahau, Pollock M'Xary, R. X. MTake, J. C.

Take, J. H. MTake, John M'Cullouph, William M'Wiilians, John M'Cord, John M'Cluskey. James M'Fadden, James Perry, Thomas Paxton, H. Pettit, James R.

Patton, Alexander Prowitt, James Quail, J. F. Phillips, C. F. Ritchie.

William Roberts, J. H. Rinehar', John Stormond, John Sutton, John Sarver, George Tibby, Robert Wilson. Joseph Wallace. J.

E. Wilson, Andy Williams, William Williams. James J. C. Cowan.

T. W. Fleming, George Leyellyn, J. M. Foreman.

COLHFKT 1SES I'EAM'T OIL OX IIFIl SKIN With the hot summer days and the tan we all try to acquire at this time of the year, our skin geis dried out and we begin to look-leathery. Claudette Colbert, who just completed raramount's "So Proudly AVe Hail," uses peanut oil to soften and lubricate patches of skin resulting from the drying rays of Old Sol. She just rubs the peanut old on the dry places and it is amazing how the thirsty skin soaks up the oil. If your skin feels dry just try it and you will be thrilled' at the soft appearance in a few days. HI.

L. (rant Store Ilours 8:30 A. P. 3L Suturdays 'Til 9 P. M.

Warm Purrey Blankets give deep sleep to all. FRESH ROASTED PAN-AMERICAN COFFEE 3 ib. hap- PEANUT BUTTER DEL MONTE PEACHES VAN CAMP'S MILK ftffllHJ PHRn 0 yUlfll TOMATOES The New Soap That Does Ever thing DUZ pkg. a3 3 ami. 19 AJRONEE'S rhone 195 Store Honrs 8:30 to 6 Saturday to 9 P.

M. LOOK AHEAD TO WINTER NOW! S0FTASILK CAKE FLOUR SPAGHETTI DINNER Parking in Front Lot KEM-OGfi'S CORN FLAKES 6-oz. pkg. VAN BROniE'S CEREALS INDIVIDUALS 18 FOR MAKING BETTER JEI.I.IES CERT0 bot 23 57 2-lb. jar 50 No.2J2 AA can Stall AO cans LQ Whole Grain No.

2 -gA White or Gold. Bant, can SEA VIEW BRAND No. 2 can 11 CLOTHES LINES 100ft 57 OLD DUTCH CLEANSER can8 CUT RITE WAX PAPER 125 16 DPEFT large pkg. 23 BURNETT'S VANILLA 28 LIQUID VENEER bot 19 SANI-FLUSH 2lEecans37 MATCHES Strtk. Anyrh.r.

6 bXS 24 40-oz. pkg. 4U pkg. 32 15 5-lb. JO bag Wfc can 5-lb.

nt bag 5-lb. 57 bae Of CHEF BOY-AR-DEE HENKEL'S CLAPP'S BABY FOODS STRAINED an 7 CHOPPED can ib. 38 Ib. 33 Ib. 57 Ib.

55 Ib. 39 Ib. 37 MOONSHINE WASHING FLUID PURE CANE SUGAR CAMPBELL'S CLAM CHOWDER HENKEL'S PANCAKE FLOUR Gel sel for next Winter for Winters to come, with one of our smart advance season coats! Right in tune with the times they give you the dateless dependability of a classic coat plus the extra warmth and flattery of lavish fur trims. VELVET CAKE FLOUR PALMOLIVE SOAP reg. size cake BATH SIZE CAKE 10 50 s795 12 to 20, 3S to 52.

Fall Colors. Also Untrimmed Sport Coats of all wool or wool and rayon. BOSTONIAN TWEEDS warm stout-hearted leathers of shareholding stamina that defy wear or weather soft as a piece of hand-loomed tweed Bostonians Walk-Fitted for Action! $7.50 to $10 flPalr. to Scnc Cooked Hams, whole SH.VK HALF H). 36 Itfiiily to Spne Cooked Picnics Freshly Dressed Yoinit Roasting Chickens Hj the I'lVce Canadian Slyle Bacon For Luncheon Assorted Cold Cuts Hj the Pieei or Sliced Brick Cheese Sizes from 9 to 17, All the Latest BOSTONI ANS Fit Right.

Feel Right SJQ.00 Each blanket boxed. Size 7vSI. 88 Rayon. 12', Pure Wool The four colors are attractive. $5.95 each ice binding to mulch.

JARMAN MEN'S SHOES $5.85 $6.85 $7.85 $8.85 Pollock's Shoe Store PURSES Summer Shades 25c Values Final Clearance! ALL SUMMER HATS 25c VaiiH. to BARTLETT PEARS POTATOES LEMONS CANTALOUPES, 45's 5 for 25 pk. 49 doz. 36 2 for 35 i i.emajn unt Mon- 4 East Pike St. Canonsburg, Pa.

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