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Dunkirk Evening Observer from Dunkirk, New York • Page 12

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TWELVE THE EVENING OBSERVER, DUNKIRK-FREDONIA, N. MONDAY, JUNE 23, 194T BLUBS, SOCtETKS St. Mary's Mnthcrii' Club SI. Mary's 1 club the 1SI4V class at i viikf ast Sunday i i in the hail. The guest speakers were-: Merle who represented the the Kuv.

I a McDowell i i i i i i a and Mrs. Robert Pom- PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Joy and a i i Sally of Fort Wayne, aro visiting Mr.

and Mrs. M. L. Altebery at theii home in Robin street. John A a who has been attending tin; school of engineering Mrs.

a a anil A I at tin: i i of Kansas spent Ktisor. in charge i a duy.s i his father, Theo- co-chairman Mrs. Daniel Carroll and Mra Eainest Norton assisted by Mrs Hannah Ostryc, Mrs. Donald O'- Mrs. a Masalkow- Mrs a Grace, Burns, Frank McKeon, Mrs.

Mark Mrs. John Crane, Thomas Arig- Mrs. Henry Barnes, Mrs. Taylor, Kdward (lore Awald of Berry street and then went on to Schenectady for summer employment in the engineering department of the General Klectrlc Co. Mary LaPoint came from a i by plane Saturday i to spend two weeks with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter LaPoint, in Howard avenue. Mrs. Floyd Thompson of Mnplc W. A.

A I A Stcntary of Comment Siiyi: Keep Turning In Your Used Fats Used cooking fats have represented a substantial part of our total industrial fat supply. The more than 600 million pounds of used fats that American home- rnakers have saved and turned in since 1942 has been of vital importance. It is a record of which every woman who contributed may well be very proud, The United States still lacks adequate supplies of fats and oils. And we are particularly short of industrial fats. Many, if not most, of the things we all use and wear require industrial fats, or the products of industrial fats, such as soaps and glycerine, in their manufacture.

So won't you keep up your good work and continue to save and turn in every possible pound of used fat? Secretory U. S. Department ofComrnerce SAVE USED FATS avenue returned home from the Brooks hospital, where she has a patient. The Sigmu Alpha Lambda sorority is having a house party at the Casale summer home in West road this week and next. The is Miss Marie Logan ol Deer street.

her home in New York city on Sunday morning after visiting Miss Mary Mahoney of Pike street. Boudinot Atterbury will arrive on Tuesday morning from Princeton, N. J. to be the guest of Bo- van der Voort at his home in Central avenue. A party was recently held to! Miss Elizabeth Hallenbeck re- oslebrate the birthdays of Miss turned to Buffalo on Sunday eve- Tean Halpin and Miss Betty Jane Kny of Washington avenue at the former's home in King street.

Mr. and Mrs. William Godfrey Jv. of Buffalo spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs. William Godfrey at their home in South Roberts road.

Leo OIszowu has returned to Clearwater, after spending a month here visiting his parents at their home in South Roberts road. Miss Grace Corning and J. M. Gibson of Pittsburgh are the Kuosts of Miss Freda Morgcnstern of Pittsburgh at their cottage, Morning Star, at Van Buren Point. Dr.

Alfred Heinemann of East Fourth street has returned from Atlantic city where he attended a convention of the American Medics! association. Frank Oddo Pike street is a patient at the General hospital in a Mr. and Mrs. N. G.

Husk of Bradford, were Sunday guests ot their daughlur, Miss Lois Husk of West Fourth street. Miss Margaret Brown of Central avenue spent the week-end at her homo in Sugar Grove, Pa. Miss Cecille Florence arrived on Sunday evening from Cynthiana, to spend the summer with her a-jnt, Miss Hazel Florence at her home in West Fourth street. Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Stearns arrived on Saturday from Cambridge, to visit at the home a'. Mrs. Steam's sister, Mrs. William J. Sullivan of Washington avenue.

ning after spending the week-end at her home in Eagle street. Charles and Donald Grcve have arrived from Grove City college in Grove City, to spend the summer vacation at their home in Central avenue. Mrs. Burdett E. Bassett is the truest of Mr.

and Mrs. Bruce H. Uitenburg West Fourth street. Dr. and Mrs.

Paul B. SteeJe and sons, DJ-. Paul B. Steele and David, who have been spending several days at their summer home in Woodlands returned on Sunday afternoon to Pittsburgh. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Tracy ol Buffalo were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis L. Leons of East Fourth street.

Mrs. E. DeH. Caldwell of Central avenue, Fredonia will entertain a Duukirk-Ferdonia bridge club for luncheon nnd cards al her home on A daughter, Madeleine Rose, was born to Mr. and Mrs.

Theodore Rubenstein of Swan slree! at the Childrens 1 hospital in Buffalo on Friday. Mrs. Mary Leishman ot Central avenue is spending the day in Chaulauqua on business. Mrs. William Meister of East Fifth street who has moved to her summer cottage at Greencrast, had as week-end guests Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Case and children of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Case have returned to Cleveland. Joan anc Robert Case will remain to visit their grandmother for the summer months.

Miss Catherine Barry left for UNBLOCK TRACT And Stop Doling Your Stomach With Soda and Don't expect to got relief from headache, sour stomach, gas and bad breath by taking and other alkalizeTM if tbo true cauae of your trouble in conntlpntlon. In thto CAM. your real trouble la not in the stomach at all. But in the intestinal tract where of your food la digested. And wbon the lower part blocked food may fall to dlgwt properly.

What you want for real relief la aomo- tlling to "unblock" your lower Intwillnnl trnct. Boraethlng to cloan It out efloctlvely--help Nature get buck on her foot. Got Cartor'fl PHlii now. Tnka dl- reetMl. They guntly nnd (iffoctivoly "unblock" your dlgotftlYO tract.

Thin purrnlts all 6 of Naturu'a own ditjofltivo juicoa to mix better with your food. You wunulno relief from Indlgoattan you can foul really good again. Buy Cartor'i 1'ills "Unblark" your toteatW tract for real rt-licl Irom Indigestion. Miss Anne Sidey and Mrs. David Sidey are spending the week-end in New York city on business.

Miss Rita Long of King street is a patient in Brooks hospital as the result of an injury caused by a motor accident in Fredonia on Wednesday evening. Donald Bemus of Cassadaga and Robert of Robin street returned on Saturday from a fishing trip to Georgia Bay, Canada. Mrs. Frank Bailey and sons, Logen and Frank of Pittsburgh are spending a few days at Van Bui-en bay lodge. parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Cornelius Gsst of West Doughty street. Mrs. Jacob Lcnnertz and daugh- tpr. Mildred, of East Seventh street were in Erie on Sunday to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary Mr.

and Mrs. Leonard Spoden, formerly of Dunkirk. The was spent quietly due to the serious illness of Mrs. Spoden. Mrs.

Charles Butler of Chicago is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Leo- r.ord Wicks of East Seventh street. William Hatch of Park avenue will leave on Thursday for Ver- willes to spend the" summer with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Paul D.

Harrington. Mr. and Mrs. John Duane and son, Daniel, of Buffalo spent the week-end as the guests of Mrs. Kathryn Anglim at her home in Deer street.

Miss Mary Woods of Washington avenue left on Friday afternoon by plane from Buffalo for a visit in New York city. HELD AT ST. MARY'S Commencement St. Mary's was held in the church A class of 30 high school graduates received their diplomas during exercises held In the evening at a o'clock Graduation of the eighth grade was held in the afternoon at o'clock. The high school class marched into the church to the processional "Hymn to the Sacred sung bv the choir.

Diplomas and honors were conferred by the pastor, the Hev. Bertrand McDowell, C. P. Esther Maslakowski received the 1 prize for the highest average, Camilla Graziano for excellence in religion, Mary Tousley for ex- in english, Joanna Haase for excellence in history, Lois Pnrcell for excellence in Latin Four Years, Virginia Miller for excellence in Spanish Four Years, Pp.tricia Daley for excellence in mathematics, Walter Dobrzynski for excellence in science, Olive Centner for excellence in business Norma Jean Cloos and Herbert Strubing are the winners of the top scholastic honors for the Senior class Dunkirk high school, it was announced this afternoon by Principal Richard W. Hayes.

Miss Cloos, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cloos of 96 Lincoln avenue, had a 95 average and is the valedictorian. Mr. S'trubing, the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Slrubing, 93 Marsden street, is the salutatorian. His average for the four years is 93 per cent. Commencement exercises will be held at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the boys' gymnasium at the school.

Robert Babst, superinten. dent ol Buffalo schools, will be the speaker and Dr. Joseph La- Paglia, president, will distribute diplomas to the 173 children being graduated. 350 ATTEND DM The Dunkirk High school Senior Prom was held in the school gymnasium on Saturday evening. Over 350 students and their guests participated and enjoyed the Red Rose Garden decorated and the music of the 11 piece orchestra of Stew Stewart The ceiling was decorated with red and white streamers in a shape of a canopy 'and the walls with red roses climbing on trellises.

The committee for the dance included Betty Ann Scott, general chairman, Richard Rushbuldt and Joanne Baumgartner, decorations John Kilian, Frank Lapaglia, James Steger, Edmond Graminski, Robert Bernard, Leonard Cutcher Adelbert Reynolds, Barbara Buczkowski, Norma Jean Cloos, Rose- subjects, Esther Maslakowski a rnary Messina, Lois Dricoll, Berna special award of a $25 bond donated by the Dunkirk Lion's club dine Burgung, Michael Pugliesi, Dave Czekanski, Milton Quandt Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fitzpatrick daughter, Miss Joan Fitzpatrick of Canary street have returned from a short visit in Penn Yan.

On their return trip they stopped ir- Newark to attend the national rose show. Mr. and Mrs. Alton J. Cast and of Summit, N.

J. are visiting at the home of Mr. Cast's LEFS SEE NOW JACK and SUE ARE TO BE MARRIED, and BETTY GRADUATES! Yes, June Ja the month when your gift list mounts up. Graduations, weddings galore. What to give is usually a headache but it shouldn't be.

Our store is full of practical useful gifts which are sure to be well received. Here are a few suggestions: For the Bride and Groom China A must for the couple 32 pc. floral patterns $9.95 35 pc. Lu-Ray pastels $9.95 California rustic service for 4 $15.95 42 pc. red and gold pattern $19.50 Bridge Sets Some hand embroidered, hand printed, and pure linen priced from $1.98 $8.50 Bedspreads Chenille and candlewick in single and double sizes.

$10.95 $23.50 Sofa Pillows With figured satin coverings, each $2.98 Balh Sels All colors. Mat and seat cover included at $3.95 $7.95 Lace Cloths- Size 63 S3 Size 72x90 $8.50 $4.39 $19.50 For the Sweet Girl Graduate Compacts Gold and silver metal with designs, priced $1.98 $2.98 $5.00 at Exquisite Lace Hankies Delicate Venise type lace, white lawn center, at 59c to $1.50 Slips Famous makes in tea-rose and white. Sizes 34 to 40, at $3.50 $5.98 Gowns Sleepy time luxury, lace trimmed, yellow and white. 32 to 44. $5.00 $5.95 Archer Nylon Hose In a lovely golden echo shade 45 Gauge, at $1.65 51 Gauge, at $1.95 Blouses Plain colors, whites, stripes, in cotton and rayon, 32 to 42.

$2.98 $10.98 Matchabclli In cologne and perfume. Light tangy fragrance, at $1.25 White Gloves-- Cotton classics for summer wear, priced $1.19 $2.50 at Central Avenue SIIIUYS Dunkirk, If. T. Cor scholastic achievement, Olive and Thomas Harney, Anthony Ontner a special award of a was the faculty advisor of the decorating committee. The chaperons for the occasion were Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Harney, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hayes. Miss Viola Cox, Miss Hildegarde Foss, Miss Catherine Morrissey, Miss Natalie LaGrassso, Miss Carolyn Francis, Mr.

and Mrs. Karl Hoeppner, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reber, Mr. and Mrs.

Anthony Conti Mr. and MEE. D. Olmstead, and Miss Agnes Noon. Mr.

Reber nnd Mr. Olmstead were in charge of the grand march which was led by John Kilian, president of the class, Eleanor Jesse, vice-president, Dorothy Braun, secretary and Joseph Ryszko, treasurer. Over 250 couples took part in the march. The same decorations will be oond donated by the Dunkirk-Fredonia Zonta club for excellence in business subjects, Arlene Sch- weyan for Christian politeness, Daniel Rusch lor Christian polite- IPSS, Conrad Pawlak for school spirit, Marcelline Dimmer for school spirit, Manhattanville College Scholarship award, a full four year scholarship valued at $5,200 t-o Patricia Daley. Other graduates were Mary Benjamin, Doris Berkefeld, Mari- Ivn Carlson, Nancianne Galardo, Dolores Gregory, Merle Gunther, Albert Harrison, Joseph Jasinski, Stephen Kalfas, Loretla Kokocinski," Robert Kueim, Mary La- Cnmbe, Theresa Lokietek, James Panowicz, Robert Sobkowski, Rita ST.

Fourteen students of the eighth grade at St. Hedwig's school received diocesan graduation diplomas at exercises conducted in Ihe school hall Sunday afternoon. The diocesan diplomas were presented to students who completed their grade education by conforming with the necessary requirements demanded by the state Regents department.and the diocesan educational standards. Those getting diplomas' were Virginia Trudnowski, Bernice Dzidnch, Lillian Slonina, Florence Lamport, Mildred Torskl, Emily and Barbara Lentz, Richard Jesionowski, Ignatius Bielat, Jerome Tarnowski, Raymond Woloszyn, Francis Raczek, Francis Halicki, and Richard Slawinski. The Rev.

John W. Klimek, parish rector, delivered the graduation address and presented the diplomas and awards. Virginia Trudnowski with an average of 92.1 per cent specially honored as the girl maintaining the highest average during her course of studies. Richard Jesionowski with an average of 91.1 was hghcst among the boys. A dictionary and a medal signifying the championship of Chau- tauque county in the national spelling bee was presented by the Buffalo Evening News, area contest sponsor, to Miss Trudnowski.

A certificate of merit was also presented by the newspaper to Mri Jesionowski for being the second best spoiler in the school. The program included or.e act ploys, dances and songs by children in the lower grades Fourteen parish students in public schools were also presented with graduation diploms in religious instruction. BIRTHS AT HOSPITAL A daughter Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Messina, 78 Lucas avenue.

A daughter Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wawro, Middle road. Pzczepaniak, Thomas Thompson, a a a The Rev. Ignatius Formica, C.

Ph. D. of St. Mary's monastery addressed the graduates on i iiuuicaacn me noTM, i to Christian education, and gave his permits blessing. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament closed the exercises.

Later the graduates and the Sisters of St. Joseph received their friends at informal reception in the t-i-hool. tion night. The seniors will marcl- from the outside of the old building to the gymnasium if the wea- At the afternoon exercises the Rev. Adolph Schmitt, C.

P. addressed the eighth grade graduates and benediction followed. Father Btrtrand presented diplomas and The following prizes were awarded: Barbara McClure for nighest average in religion, Robert Seybold for highest average in religion, Marjorie Sullivan lor ttcneral excellence, James Zach- for general excellence, James Moynihan for greatest progress during the eighth grade Marjorie Sullivan for mathematics, Diane Gregory for eng- lish and James Zacharias for social studies. Other graduates were Patricia Arnold, Walter Bain, Ralph Bartkowiak, Thomas Berkfeld, James Brewer, Patricia Bruce, Theresa Bucholtz, Margaret Cheatle, Carol Conrad, Catherine Daley, James Dimmer, Kenneth Fischer, Jeanne Foley, Marie Guziec, James Hassett, Patricia Hitchcock, Dorothy Kozlowski, Joanne Kozlowski, Robert Majak, Jeane Meyers, Mary Palmer, Patricia Sekula, Marion Serio, Margaret Strawser, Donald Szwejbka and Lawrence Ward. PARTIES Altar Boys Picnic The altar boys of St.

Mary's church met at 10:30 o'clock this morning at the school building to leave from there for an all day picnic at Point Gratiot where the 'lay will be spent swimming, contesting in races and games. MAJOR TUCKER DIES AT HIS BROCTON RESIDENCE a Major Tucker died at his home in East Main street Saturday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was born Aug. 16, 1864 in Kennedy and had lived in Brocton for 63 years. Mr.

Tucker retired from the Brocton i factory employment 15 years ago. At one time he served as night watchman and constable. He is survived by his wife, Cora Blood Tucker and three sons, Herbert Tucker of Dunkirk, Robert C. Tucker of Erie and Maurice A. Tucker of Erie.

Six grandchildren and six great grandchildren also EVENTS TONIfiHT The Catholic Daughters of America will practice at 8 o'clock in St. Mary's hall for the installation of officers ceremony which will be held on Tuesday evening. The executive committee of the Women's guild of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed c-hurch will meet at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Fred Risch at G35 Leopard street.

The Women of the Moose, Chapter 294, will meet at 8 o'clock at their lodge rooms in Main street from where they will leave lor Silver Creek to attend an installation of officers of the Silver Creek lodge. Fredonia The commencement exercises will be held at 8:15 o'clock at Fredonia High school. The Fredonia village trustees will meet at 7:30 o'clock in the Village hall. Chautauqua lodge of Odd Fellows will meet in the Odd Fellows hall. The Family Life Study club will meet at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs.

Stanley Miller, Lambert avenue. MEETING DOG RESTORES WAR VICTIM'S MEMORY Cagliari, Sardinia (UP) A ten-year-old boy, who lost his memory during a war-time bombardment here four years ago, suddenly remembered his name and family when he met a little dog while walking down the street. The boy had been adopted by a widow who found him in the ruins of his neighborhood and gave him the name of her dead husband. When, the lad recognized the dog and called him by name, his foster mother questioned him an.d after several hours the lad recalled his proper name and details of his, childhood before the bombardment. The boy's father had been killed in the bombardment and his mother had died when he was less than a year old.

BALLOON TRAVELS FAST Wichita Falls, Tex. (UP)--Two loral boys, Ralph Parker, and Tchnny Duncan, released five toy balloons late in the afternoon. One was found at Summer, early the next morning, having made the 800-mile trip at about 65 miles per hour. An astrologer passes on the success of all marriage unions in Korea. --For best results advertise In the OBSERVER.

You can keep cool but what about your FURS? This is the dangerous time of year for them! Get out in the open sun yourself keep cool! 'But remember your precious furs. This is MOTH- TIME. Get your furs to us now into our vaults out of harm's way. And if they need re-styling, we're the doctor! E. HOLLOWELL, Furrier 517 LEOPARD STREET Phone 3118 DUNKIRK, H.

T. SUMMER GOES TO YOUR HEAD! Keep comfortable and yotur summer hats cleaned and blocked now. equipped to rejuvenate every kind of head wear-every kind of hat fabric! Prompt and Painstaking Service Jim's VALET SERVICE East Fourth Street Phone 3930 ON YOUR WEDDING DAY the most beautiful flowers must be yours. We specialize in planning floral decorations for weddings and reception. EMDOFUNCOLMAVC PHOHe2646 VACATION NEEDS at Lowest MONROE'S DRUG STORES 300 Central Avenue and 341 Main Street a a i i a and a i by or to accompany gifts.

5 GIFTS for the Graduate! "Schick" Electric Shavers $15.00 and $18.00 "Kodak" Vigilant Six 20 Makes a Fine Present! $28.28 "Eversharp" Fountain Pen and Pencil Sets $8.75 up "Nylon" Hair Brushes $2.25 to $7.50 "Old South" and 'Yardley" Toiletries Gift Sets and Individual Packages $1.00 to $10.00.

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