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PAGE FIVE THE DAILY REPUBLICAN, MONONGAHELA, PA. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 15. 1S54 Valley Art Club Sponsors 'One-Man Show' At Monessen ociett an ARLINE McCAUISTER SLOAN Society Editor INTERESTING PROGRAM PRESENTED AT OPTIMIST DINNER-MEET LAST NIGHT Twenty-six members of the Monongahela Optimist Club, and four guests, were present at the weekly dinner-meeting last night at Henry's Restaurant. Guests were Miss Marilyn Mitchell and Mrs.

Frank (Faye Lee Henderson) Irey, Jr. (entertainers', President Ryan and Past President Neil of the Brownsville Club. John Huston presided over a brief business meeting. Program Chairman for las.t evening was Theodore Chester who introduced the two charming and talented girls; they both sang and played, delighting their hearers three selections. Two films were "Eager Minds" and the "590-Mile Memorial Day Classic" automobile-race at the Indianapolis John Demeter will have charge of presentation of the next program and has made arrangements for Attorney Melvin Bassie of Charleroi to be speaker.

Clubwomen Work Washington County Board Members (reading from right to left) Mrs. Donald Carson, District Vice- president; Mrs. William T. Darby, Treasurer anc General Dorothy Louise Hann Becomes Bride Of Cornelius Gaydos At Ceremony In Donora G. C.

Church and Mrs. George Youngman, Fi-1 afternoon, September 18 at 1:15 o'-nance chairman are shown' clock at Twin Coaches, Route 51. Talk By Principal Highlights First Fall Meeting Of Borough Parent-Teachers' Association On Project Plans working on plans for the annual dessert bridge and fashion -show, which inaugurates the club year for Washingtor. County Federated Clubwomen, to be held Saturday ence Kouche, Mrs. Marino Marraccini, Mrs.

Bruno Marraccini. Mrs. Walter Forsythe, Mrs. Donald Gif-fin, Mrs. George Tirpak, Mrs.

Frances Rullo and Mrs. Eileen Soltis. The Three T's from Monongahela sang two selections, "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "Lover, Come Back to Me," which were greatly enjoyed by everyone. Miss Gregory talked to the Unit on "What the School Expects from Your Child." She said, "Your child should come to school clean, healthy, well-rested and have had a good breakfast Your child should show some character training such as manners and truthfulness." There were 108 present at the meeting. The attendance banner was won by First Grade at Belle wood School, taught by Miss Fon- tana.

The Ways and Means Committee donated a beautiful cake as a special prize; it was won by Mrs. Frank Pesognelli. Mrs. Williams thanked the Unit, on behalf of herself and the teaching staff, for rose corsages which they had received at the meeting. The session was adjourned with the group singing, "Renew Our Faith." The Executive Committee and then aides served a luscious lunch of 'sandwiches, coffee a home-made fudge.

The social committee for Octo- ber will include: Chairman, Mrs. Jacob Rollison, Mrs. Harry Fer-raro, Mrs. Anthony Pontier, Mrs. Adam Morelli, Mrs.

Ben Gibson, Mrs. Victor Forlai, Mrs. Charles Cook, Mrs. Louis Gambirasi, Mrs. Cavett Thorpe and Mrs.

A 1 Valiani, making up the difference will be shilted to local home owners." "These may not be his exact words, but no other interpretation is possible," Horst said. "Leader't answer to the question everyone is asking js to sock real estate with new and heavier taxes if we are tn mninfain nnr cfhnn1 cvlAm nnrl Incumbents Win Renomination in 9 States Continued from Page One this month. Perhaps the biggest upset posted was in New Hampshire where Sen. John W. Upton, filling out by appointment the term of the late Sen.

Charles W. Tobey, was defeated for nomination to a full term. Rep. Norris Cotton successfully risked an almost-certain fifth term in the House to whip Upton easily for the Republican nomination. In another interesting highlight, Democratic Sen.

Hubert E. Humphrey was squared away against Republican nominee Val Bjornson to fight for the Minnesota Senate seat in the November election. Humphrey has been chosen by the GOP as a prime target in the party's bid to increase its holdings in Congress. GUARANTEED Radio and Appliance Repairs Wm. B.

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The ceremory was performed by the pastor, the Reverend Gregory Moneta at half after nine o'clock in the morning, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Dorothy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Hann of 504 Highland Avenue, Monongahela, and the bridegroom's parents are the Michael Gaydos' of 303 Waddell Avenue, Donora.

Standards of white gladioli decked the altar. The bride was lovely in her full-length white gown of nylon tulle over satin, the full skirt ending in a chanel sweep. It had an illusion neckline in bertha effect and the neck was edged with pearls irridescent sequins. The skirt was appliqued with designs in sequins and pearls. The long illusion sleeves were ooirted at the wrists.

Her fin gertip veil of imported silk illusion was held in place by a cloche of lace rosettes with pearl trim. The bridal bouquet was of white lilies with lace ribbon, and she carried crystal rosaries. Her only jewelry was pearl earrings. Dorothy fol-' lowed all traditions of wearing something old, new, borrowed and blue, and a sixpence in her shoo, to insure health, wealth and happiness for her her husband. Miss Margaret Tabory of Monongahela.

as maid-of-honor, wa attractive in a full-length gown of blue nylon ret over taffeta. vith strapless lace bodice. Her lace capelet was fastened at the throat. On her head was a bandeau of net and roses matching her gown. She carried a colonial bouquet of deep pink asters, its center light pink asters and pink rosebuds.

Acting as best man for Cornel was John V. Perunko of Donora. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Hann had chosen an aqua nylon crepe dress with lace inserts and white accessories. She wore a corsage of pink roses.

The groom's mother. Mrs. ydos, wore an aqua crepe dress with lace inserts and navy blue accessories; she, too, had a corsage of pink roses. After the ceremory, a wedding breakfast was served at the bride's home. Following rehearsal Friday eve-ring, the groom's mother, Mrs.

Gaydos, at her home, feted the bridal party and close friends with a party. Gifts were presented with Dorothy giving her maid-of-honor a pearl necklace and matching earrings; Cornel's gift to the best-man was gold cuff-links. The reception was held at the American Legion Home in Monon Rummage Sale Sponsored by Altar Society Transfiguration Church Sept. 17, 18 Main St. Next to Lami's Bar (JLC Brotherhood To Hold All-Day Meet At 'Lutherlyn The Brotherhood of the Pittsburgh Synod, United Lutheran Church, will hold its annual convention at Camp Lutherlyn, near Prospect, Saturday, September 18, with all-day sessions.

The morning meeting will begin at 10:15 o'clock, with devotions by the Convention chaplain, the Reverend Robert H. Armstrong, Spring Garden, Pittsburgh. The business session will be in charge of J. Russell Barley, Beaver, president of the synodical Brotherhood. Election of officers for the coming year will be a special feature.

William H. Clapie, Beaver, is chairman of the Nominating Committee. J. Clarence Conrad, Sunset Hills, Aliquippa, treasurer, will report on the special Lutherlyn Lake and Harter Hall Memorial Chapel at Thiel College, Greenville, both special projects of the synodical rotherhood. Goal for each project was they are nearing completion.

Prominert laymen will participate in a panel discussion, "Trie Layman's Mission in a Charging World," with Dr. Roy H. Johnson, Thiel College, as moderator, during the afternoon session at 2:00 p.m. Speaking on the Convention theme, in the field of "Education," will be Professor E. G.

Heis-senbuttel, Thiel College; "In Medicine," B. M. Field, M. Pittsburgh; "In Business." F. H.

Illig, Assistant Personnel Manager, Aluminum New Kensington; and, "In Government," the Honorary Frank E. Read, Judge of Orphans Court, Beaver County. The Reverend Chester Utz, Bellevue, a member of the Executive Committee of the Brotherhood of the United Lutheran Church in America, will report on special features of the biennial convention of the national organization, to be held at Atlanta, September 23-26. Edward Schotzberger, Lancas- ter, president of the Brotherhood 1 of the Central Pennsylvania Synod, United Lutheran Church, will bj the principal speaker at the evening session, his subject, "The Brotherhood Seeks to Serve the Church." Walter C. Koehler, Pittsburgh, immediate past president of the synodical Brotherhood, will be in charge of installation of the newly: elected officers.

The barquet will be served at 6:00 p.m. Group singing and special music will be featured. Two BOVS Saved fOm Sand Din (Continued from Page One) tumbled with the tons of sand to the bin floor. The boys, sons of Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Grimes, were rushed by ambulance to Brownsville General Hospital. Herbert Green and John Zahara were working feverishly from the top of the bin to hold the boys above the sand level. When the sand was freed to send the boys through the chute, the men were caught in the suction and drawn toward the chute. Due to their size the men could more sand began to swirl around them, faster than could be absorbed through the chute. For several minutes they treaded the swift moving tons of dry sand.

The sand finally sifted around their legs and through the chute. Grimes and Zahara were then lifted out of the bin from the. top. They also were removed by ambulance to Brownsville Hospital. Hospital authorities reported the four were discharged after a check-up.

Leader said his party "proposes a positive plan to increase job op portunities, to wipe out labor surplus areas, and to develop diver sified industries where ghost towns now stand." About one-eighth of the popula tion of the United States live on farms. OF MON VALLEY OF QUALITY See it as it should be seen, should be heard. 15 (4 DAYS ONLY) MARUftfT MITOttU'J ou 'J 1 gahela, a full-course chicken dinners served, covers laid for approximately 60 guests. Music was furnished by the Eddie Capozza Band of Monessen. Dancing was enjoyed.

The hall was beautifully decorated with streamers, white wedding bells, and summer flowers. The three-tiered white wedding cake, decorated with pink and yellow roses, topped with white swans and a miniature bride and groom, was cut with ceremony. For her going-away attire, the new Mrs. Gaydos wore a linen dress of green Paisley print on a natural beige background, with matching green jacket, and white hat and accessories. Her corsage was of white roses.

The bride is an alumna of Monongahela High School. Class of 1949, and the groom was graduated from Donora High School in 1948. Among several parties tendered Dorothy was a shower and dinner at Henry's girls of the Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company, Research and Development Division, Library, where Dorothy is employed, the hostess. Cornel is employed bv the American Steel and Wire Division at the Donora plant. Returned from their wedding-trip to the Pocono Mountains.

Mr. and Mrs. Gaydos are now living in their newly-furnished apartment at 208 Meade Street, Donora. LARGE DISTRICT DELEGATION WILL ATTEND ISRAEL BOND LEADERS MEETING SUNDAY William Stadtlander, chairman of the local Israel Bond Committee, announced today that a large delegation from this district is planning to attend the extraordinary Leadership Conference in Pittsburgh next Sunday, September 19, to learn details of the work planned in the Tri-State area for the new Israel Development Bond Issue. Mayor David L.

Lawrence of Pittsburgh, who recently returned from Israel, will be the keynote speaker at the conference and will discuss his trip in detail with delegates from 68 communities. Highlight of the-Conference will be the presentation of awards to community leaders for their participation in the Israel Bond drive. Samuel Rothberg, National chairman of the Israel Bond drive, will come to Pittsburgh to participate in the Conference. The new Israel Development Bond Issue, which was officially inaugurated at the first International Planning Conference for Israel at Washington recently, is intended to raise 175,000.000 in 1954 for Israel's industrial and agricultural expansion. Mr.

Amper reported that, on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the independence of Israel, the new Israel Development Bond campaigns have been conducted simultaneously in the United States, Canada, Latin American and Western Europe. Jewish leaders from this community will attend the Leadership Conference in Pittsburgh to discuss the role which they will play in the Israel Development Bond drive. BIRTHDAYS September 16, 1954 Mrs. Hugo Chislaghi. Jean Buchanan.

George W. Parker. Cavett Thorp. Emma Jane Allen. George Crompton.

Mrs. Rose Crompton. Walter Young. Carolyn Joan Rouse. Doris Patterson.

George Sasko, (Van Voorhis). Vincent Ellsworth. Joycelyn Grace Sessi (Finleyville). Richard Louis Scaglione. Cynthia Lee Southworth, 5.

Paul Partezena, and i niece, Margaret Ann Partezana, 8. Friday, Sept. AND EVERY HI S1 EUCHEJE I of of be for at in a to the the The paintings of Artist Lillian Zazloff, which were on display at the Jennerstown Mountain Playhouse, are now on view this week at Stern's Decorator's Shop, Schoonmaker Avenue, Monessen. The showing is being sponsored by the Monongahela Valley Art Club of which Mrs. George W.

Parker of this city is president, and all arrangements have been made for the exhibit by Monessen members of the Club. The can be seen during -the regular store hours. The Jennerstown exhibit is the third show for the attractive Pittsburgh woman. The artist claims she was inspired for her work by her world wide travels in all parts of North America, Europe and South America. Her present studio is on Kinsman Road, Pittsburgh.

In her lovely home are colorful appointments gathered from thrnncrhnut thp world Thpsp havp inspired some of the gay coloring her paintings, she says. Among her works, Mrs. Zazloff numbers some inspiring abstracts, though she does both abstract and realistic work. She is a member the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and has served on the board for the past two years. LADIES' AUXILIARY, VFW, (PLANS FALL EVENTS AT SEPTEMBER MEETING The Ladies' Auxiliary to Sutman-.

Yohe Post, No. 1409, Veterans of Foreign Wars, held the regular meeting in the Moose Home, West Main Street with President Mary Neidermeyer in charge. The session was opened with Presentation of the Colors by Ada-j line Fallucki and Vita Ferrari. Secretary and treasurer reports were presented, respectively, by Ren-etta Hardesty and Helen Still-wagon. Communications and general orders were read and filed.

Cigarette checks were voted to two hospitalized veterans. Greetings were read from the Department President Rita K. Brocht. Past Department President Agnes S. Holz is now National President, having attained this honor at the recent Encampment in Philadelphia.

The Department Conference will held in the ball-room of the Penn Harris Hotel, Harrisburg. beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 3. The membership campaign will end September 30. Records at Department Headquarters show District 13 the only District eligible the annual award.

Miniature fruit-jar banks were distributed to members by President Neidermeyer, these to be filled with pennies and returned the November meeting; proceeds will be used for the annual Christmas party. The session was closed with the Retiring of the Colors. CONGREGATIONAL DINNER THURSDAY EVENING AT GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Members of Grace Evangelical Lutheran congregation will assemble in the social rooms of the Church Thursday at 6 p.m. to join fellowship at the first fall activity of the church, which will be "pot-luck" dinner. Families are take tureens and table service, but dessert and coffee will be served by the Sunday School Association.

Immediately following dinner, an evaluation clinic will be held with Pastor George B. Ammon of Philadelphia, Parish Educational Department of the United Lutheran Church in America, as leader in program in connection with the local organization. Devotions will be in. charge of Church pastor, the Reverend Chester S. Bird, while dinner arrangements are in the hands of a committee composed of Mrs.

Charles McFadden, chairman, Mrs. William Howells, Mrs. Wil-mer Steinmeyer, Mrs. Maxwell G. Otley and Miss Esther Sours.

BIRTHDAYS September 16, 1954 Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Began-ics, 21. Mr. and Mrs.

Luther Carden, 25, Silver. Try The Classified Section And Get Quick Results 17-8 P.M. FRIDAY Bigger Tax Revenues Also Expected (Continued from Page One) and housing. Humphrey said military spending is one spot where the administration can do more economizing. But he denied this would mean any weakening of the nation's defenses.

He said "more defense for less money" is being realized through greater efficiency, better management, and the elimination of waste. The Defense Department announced Tuesday night that it expects to spend about $35,500,000,000 between now and next June 30 or more than $2,000,000,000 less than originally planned. A balanced along with adequate national defenses and a stable economy, still is the administration goal, he said. Wable In Bid To Escape Chair (Continued fom Paee One) Woodward, Duncannon, and the near-fatal shooting of John Sheppard, of West Alexander, while on trial for Pitts' murder. Assistant Dist.

Atty. Joseph M. Loghran cited a previous Pennsylvania court case in which introduction of other crimes to show the "defendant's course of conduct" had been upheld by a higher court. Wable was indicted for the murders of both Pitts and Woodward but stood trial only for Pitts' death. A jury found him guilty and recommended the death penalty after a trial highlighted by night sessions and a controversy over a ban on the taking of news photographs.

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Williams introduced the new officers: Vice-President, Mrs. Orman Marraccini; Secretary, Mrs. Richard Veronesi; Treasurer, Mrs. Clyde Jenkins; Historian, Mrs. James Chada.

The reports -of the secretary and treasurer were presented: Mrs. Marraccini gave a report on the Spring Conference which she attended on May 3 at the William Penn Hotel. Principal Margaret Gregory in-tvoduced the teaching staff thus: First Grades, Miss Iva Berry and Miss Emma Fontana; Second, Miss Christine Podboy and s. George Lowe; Third, Mrs. Clyde Jenkins and Miss Margaret Gregory; Fourth, Miss Laura Boalo; Fifth.

Mrs. Mary F. Morton; Sixth Miss Ruth Medsger. She also introduced the school nurse, Mrs. Charles Savisky.

The president named her committees as follows: Ways and Means, Chairman Mrs. Elmer Barnhart, Mrs. Jacob Rollison, Mrs. Adam Moielli. Mrs.

William Baumgartner, Mrs. Andrew Soltis, Mrs. Frank Pesognelli, Mrs. William Combs, Mrs. Osmond Smith and Mrs.

Herbert Douglas; Membership, Chairman Emma Hodgson, Mrs. Carson Leezer, Mrs. Boris Venturini, Mrs. Albert Doty, Mrs. Albert Trunzo, Mrs.

Pete Panseri, and Mrs. Joseph Misanik. Program, chairman Mrs. Clar GOP SENATOR (Continued from Page One) his switch further: "I had been hoping for several years that the Republican party in Pennsylvania would follow more liberal policies instead of the archaic policies of Grundy leadership. But after a start towards liberalizing its program under former Gov.

Duff, it has reverted to the control of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association under his successor, Gov. Fine. "There has been no indication that the next administration, if it is Republican, will change this grievous situation. I cannot, and will not subscribe to such disastrous leadership." HARRISBURG (UP (-Republican State Miles Horst said Tuesday night the Democrats want to "sock real estate with new and heavier taxes" to pay for public education. Horst said Democratic gubernatorial candidate George M.

Leader has "at long last given us a peek at what he plans for our schools. He-is -going to shift the burden back home." He said the Democratic platform says "in "State commit- ments for schools will be cut to fit a vague and unrealistic state tax program and the responsibility for preserve educational descend the chute and in Pennsylvania." SHARON, Pa. (UP) State Sen. George M. Leader, Democratic candidate for governor, said here Tuesday night that Pennsylvania's economy "is spiraling toward de pression while Republican leaders' proclaim that everyone is prosper ous." "What hope can we have fori better times under a political leadership that refuses even to admit that anything is wrong," Leader said.

"As of July we had approximately 300,000 registered for work with state employment and 240,000 on renet. in addition, most ot our counties are now participating in tne surplus tooa program, and approximately 800,000 people are eli gible to receive it when it is available." THE SHOW CASE HALLMARK On our giant wide screen. and hear it as it STARTS SEPT. Builp! Nov WITH WALL-DRI The amazing new waterproofing Product Wall-Dri solves the problem of all wet basements, below grade, above1 grade, inside, outside. Easy to mix and self apply.

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