Sewickley Herald

              
The Herald
The Sewickley Valley’s Home News Weekly
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Voi. 46 No. 26
SEWICKLEY, PENNA., THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1949
Price Ten Cents
¿V. B. Summer Hours
From June 15th to September 15th, he Sewickley Public Library is open rom 10 a. m. to 8 p.m.
Free Lending Privileges to Residents of
Osborne, Sewickley, Edgeworth Low Fee to Non-Residents
i Staff
Miss Elizabeth Mott - Librarian Mrs. S, Oliphant, - Children’s Librarian Miss Marjorie Dods, -	- Assistant
Library Associates
Elects Treasurer
At the annual meeting of the Sewickley Library Association Monday evening, the joint governing board unanimously elected Jack Snodgrass to serve a second term as Treasurer. The meeting was attended by ten members from the three school districts: Sewickley, Edgeworth, and Glen Osborne and met in accordance with the Library agreement. Paul Critchlow was chairman of the joint session and Roy E. Hegner acted in the capacity of Secretary.
The minutes of last year’s meeting were read by Mr. Hegner and approved by the board. Mr. Critchlow gave a report concerning the successful financial operation of die Library for the past year. The meeting ended with a very favorable discussion of the appearance of the Library since its thorough interior and exterior cleaning — accomplished as a result of a gift grant to the library.
Edgeworth Borough World War II Memorial
Photo by Howard ‘Bud’ James
Railroad Official To Retire
James F. Leonard, of Osborne, Eng eer of Bridges and Buildings, Ceni Region of The Pennsylvania Railri since 1923, will retire from active serv on July 1, in accordance with the reti ment rules of the company.
Mr. Leonard, who lives in McKo ane, Osborne, was born in Salisbu Maryland’ and was graduated fr e igh University with the degree ivi Engineer. He is a member of erican Society of Civil Engineers £ e American Railway Engineering . l? on’ served on committees i associations and as chairman oi ub-committee producing the Manual
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Standard Specifications.
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Sef,vlce> Mr‘ Leonard v major bru„p°r * }e design of numen modeling nr and sl;ructures and the the Cental p“?'™ of a11 structures demands of Ree10n ns required to nj MS °j_modern railroad loading.
Knights of Columbus
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The Edgeworth Borough War Memorial, which was dedicated at simple ceremonies on Memorial Day morning. About 200 people, mostly families and friends of those honored, attended the dedication at 9:30 a. m. on Memorial Day.
Edgeworth War Memorial Dedicated
•Edgeworth Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and Cubs and Brownies took part in the dedication of the Edgeworth War Memorial, which is set in the beautiful surroundings of Way Park on Beaver Road. The Scouts marched to the memorial and Robert Hammond, the bugler, blew “Assembly.”
J. J. Brooks, 2nd, chairman of the War Memorial Committee, told of the history of the memorial, which was built mostly with funds left over from the
Civilian Defense organization’s war-time paper drives. He then unveiled the memorial and presented it to Edgeworth Borough.
A. O. Pearce, president of Edgeworth Council, made a few1 appropriate remarks and then called the roll of the five Edgeworth heroes who had sacrificed their lives in the service of their country. They were Robert R. Dolan, Henry T. Irwin, Jr., Charles A. Jones, Jr., George W. Phillips and Steven A. Reuter. As Mr. Pearce called each name, one of the Scouts placed a memorial
wreath at the monument.
Then, with Burgess Ledlie W. Young, Mr. Pearce accepted the Memorial for the borough. Reverend Henry R. Browne of the Shields Presbyterian Church said a prayer and the bugler blew “Taps” to end tire program.
The War Memorial Committee, which planned the memorial and also the program, consisted of J. Judson Brooks, chairman; Mrs. Joseph D. Dury, vice chairman; W. K. McPherson, Lama Wallace, Kenneth Moier, Charles Them and Charles Oliver.
Walter Robinson Post No. 450
Tomorrow evening, Friday, July 1st, is the big day to which we have all so eagerly been looking forward, when we shall give our Third Annual Interracial Military Ball in the Post Pavilion.
Dancing Will begin at 9:00 to the music of the popular "X-Rays” under the direction of Milt Larkins. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
Plus the wonderful social entertainment experienced at our Military Ball, there is another particular element experienced in regard to this Annual Interracial Ball that is both in accord with the real American way of life and With tlie vast program of our national organization—it is that of true American-ism-that spirit of our democracy which propells the true American citizen into harmoniously living with their fellow
man. And after all, isn’t that what we veterans were fighting for—to. establish a world in which we could live in understanding, tolerance and brotherhood; and oUr job is still only half done until we can learn to live in it with these attitudes. 'It is gratifying to know that many persons have realized and experienced this fact, for the past two annual affairs have successfully displayed this true Americanism from both social members and out of town guest posts.
And remember fellows, uniforms are strictly in order.
Si? James Bowling1 Banquet
The Twelfth Annual Banquet of the St. James Bowling League was held June 22nd, at the Shamiopin Country Club. More than 100 members and guests were present and enjoyed a delicious steak dinner. Charles Stinson
was the toastmaster for the evening. Prizes were awarded for outstanding performances of the past season.
The new officers for the coming season are: Fred Menz, president; John Fitzgerald, secretary, and William Iorio, treasurer.
Following the election, dancing to the music of Hal Curtis and his orchestra Was enjoyed.
To Repair County Roads
Warrendale-Bayne Road, two miles from Route 19 to Route 856, will be resurfaced this summer as a part of a county program costing $130,000, which was approved last Week by the County Commissioners. Lowry’s Run Road from Ben Avon to the Rochester Road and Coraopolis-Stevenson Mills Road from Moon-Clinton Rond to Cartiot-Beers School Rond, will be seal coated.
THE COMMUNITY CENTER
CENTER SE-WICK CAMP Sponsored by the Sewickley Community Center
July 6th - August 20th	;
10:00 A. M. - 6:00 p. M.
Grade School Playground Division - Chestnut Streets
1.	Nursery — “Wee Wicks" — 2 to 6 yrs.
2.	Juniors — “Wise Wicks” — 7 to 9 yrs.
3.	Intermediates—"Weezy Wicks” — 10
to 12 years
4.	Teen-Agers — “Whacky Wicks" — 13
to 18 years.
Program features: Hikes, Swimming, Parties, Playground Circus, Tours, Tournaments, Handcrafts, Games, Movies, Festival, Contests and Picnic. Register now, please.
Supervisor, Miss Elizabeth Harp
Legion Nominates Officers
Charles Lucas is commander-elect of Post 4, American Legion, and two other World War II men will be vice commanders. They are Thomas F. Cronin and Mitchell Baker. Paul Ingram is Chaplain and Bob McKnight, historian.
Graduates from Lincoln High
Robert Lee Anderson
Robert Lee Anderson was graduated from Lincoln High School, Midland, Pa., on June 2nd, 1949. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Howell of Industry Heights, Pa., and a grandson of Mrs. John Lothian of Rhodes Avenue, Hays-ville.
Lee received the highest award for English in a class of 140. He was a Hi-Y member for three years, also a member of the Art and Athletic clubs. He played basketball and baseball. Active in dramatics, he had a leading part in the senior class play, “Captain Apple-jack”, and was also master of ceremonies for the band concert. In the spring he was one of the speakers in a debate which was broadcast over WPBV of, Beaver Falls, Pa.
He is enrolled in the September class at Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh in the College of Engineering and Science.
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