Thursday, May 17th, 1945. PATTON NEWS ITEMS A birthday party was held in hon- or of Donna McDevitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan McDevitt, Satur- day evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. It was Miss McDevitt’s tenth birthday anniversary. A program of games which was followed by lunch was en- joyed by those who attended. The following were present: Shirley Ryan, Joyce Wyse, Joan Albright, Gladys Haluska, Patty Costella, Janet and Carol Holtz, Elaine Davidson, Gloria Vezza and Isabelle Ott. Miss Mary Donahue of Washing- ton, D. C, spent the week end with her paretns, Mr. and Mrs. George Donahue. The B. M. V. Sodality of St. George Church, Patton, will sponsor a series of Bingo Parties in the Church Hall— the first on May 20, at 8 o'clock p. m. You and your friends are cordially invited. Mrs. Harold Hoover has received word that her husband, Sgt. Harold Hoover, has been awarded the bronze star medal for heroic achievement in action on January 3, 1945, in France. He was also promoted from Pfc. to the grade of Sergeant. Mr. and Mrs. James E. McGonegal, of 509 Palmer Avenue, wish to an- nounce the marriage of their daugh- ter, Eleanor, to Seaman First Class Bernard F. McConnell. The ceremony took place in St. Sylvester's Chruch, Brentwood, Pa., on November 25th, 1944. The bride is a graduate of the Mercy Hospital Nurses’ School, Pitts- burgh, Pa., where she is now work- ing. Mr. McConnell was employed as an electrician at Meta Machine Co., before he entered the service. At the present he is stationed in Albany, California. From aboard a U. S. Destroyer in the Western Pacific this paper is in receipt of a communication to the effect that Earl R. Klemann, seaman first class, whose father, Bernard R. Klemann, lives on Patton R. D. 1, had a good look at Japan on March 19th. The destroyer went close td the shore of Shikoku—the Jap home island just south of Honshu. She was unchallen- ged. Gunners Mate 2-c Edgar Vescovi, who has spent the past two years in the Southwest Pacific theater of war, with an amphibious transport, is spending a fifteen days’ leave with his mother, Mrs. Matilda Vescovi of Lang evenue. Russell P. Donahue, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Donahue of Patton, has for Boys Battle jackets made of proof fabric. Blousy and belted. Perfect for all around wear. super weather Cae a Sh a a J a a Sh J a J a a) § # o 4 o # o o # L 4 L o L # # + o BF ” o k L LC L L E o o # L 9 o Sizes 6 to 10 $3.00 bedeodeodeodoodoodeofocdomienfeodeduofenferdofuoddofotoge desfodufooodeofoofonfontodesfofosfodondoidosfofoctecootodendooofoofoed Jacket News been promcted from second to first lieutenant, it was announced at Fair- field Air Technical Service Command at Patterson Field, Ohio. Lt. Donahue entered the army at #t. Myers, Va., in October, 1942, and was commiss- ioned a year later. Ralph J. Costello, 35, ship's service man (barber) third class, whose wife Josephine, lives in Patton, helped delped take a new U. S. Cruiser into battle for the firs time on March 18 last against the Japanese. Her guns sent two Japanese bombers crashing into the sea not far from Japan, and [the carriers they defend so well are free to launch their planes. T-3 Earl Crowell of the Air Evac- | uation Corps returned to the States on April 29th after spending thirty months in the European theater of | war and is now spending a twenty- | one day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crowell. This is | the first furlough Sgt. Crowell has | had since he entered service Decem- ber 11, 1941. He has been awarded the air medal with three oak leaf | clusters, seven battle participation stars, and the Good Conduct Medal. At the completion of his furlough Sgt. Crowell will report to Santa Ana, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Earl T. McMullen of Harrisburg spent last Saturday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy T. McMullen. The leader of the rhythm orchestra, of which Earl is a member in Harrisburg, John Carr- oll, also spent the day at the McMul- len home. Mr. and Mrs. Willam Platt of Ma- gee avenue, have received word that their dauenter 2nd Lt. Grace Platt, has been promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. Lt. Grace Platt is with the 100 Evacuation Hospital in Germany. Mrs. Cut Dietrick and children of Chest Springs moved to Wilkinsburg on Monday, where they will reside. Mr. Dietrick is employed at the Westinghouse Electric Co. " Clair Kelly of Ligonier, spent the week end with his wife and son at Chest Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nagle and Mrs. Byron of Cresson, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Snyder Yerger. Mrs. Francis Callahan and son, Jimmie, returned to Baltimore, Md., after spending two weeks with rela- tives here. Cpl. Sam Lees, M. 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Baker [has seen action against the enemy in | Germany, and has been awarded the | Purple Heart and the ETO campaign | ribbon with one battle star. Prior to der of Carrolitown, on May 15—a | daughter. | Trinity Methodist Church | Sunday, May 20, 9:45 a. m. “The | | Church at Study.” Topic, “Can We | L | niverary of the canoization of St. NOVENA AT CARME Announcement has been made fron | ng Wil be on May 17ih; fies the Car rr : iy wt | MANY favors and graces are soug e Carmelite Monastery at Loretto | ,. ij: time. The Novena will again i be offered for a speedy termination Luxenberg's | his induction over 8 months ago, Pvt. | Lose Our National Heritage?” | that the monthly novena in honor of | Baker was employed as a truck driv-| 10:30 a. m.— “The Church at Wor- | the Little Flower will open on Tues-| of the war, for the spiritual and tem- MEN’S SHOP 00000OANNNOAAAAGHNNNNNABANANNNNANNNNANHNNNRONNNNOOG | BARNESBORO MEET UNUSUAL EXPENSES the modern way—with a Personal Bank Loan.’ : There's no strain on your pocketbook, for the cost is moderate and you can repay on a monthly basis out of earnings. Next time you need to borrow, stop in and see us. FIRST NATIONAL BANK CARROLLTOWN, PA. O000CIHOVVVOVVVVVVVVVVVVVOOTVVVVVOVVVVOVVVVOVVOOVVOVVV0 % Mr. and Mr. Peter Holtz of Patton, | er. Miss Loretto Holtz, daughter |R. D., became the bride of Sgt. An- | drew Safko, of South Fork. at a cer- | emony which took place on Monday, May 14th, at nine o'clock in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Rev. Father | Florian Bergmann, O. S. B., pastor, | | officiated. | Attendants were Miss Anna Marie { Holtz and Raymond Holtz, sister and | brother of the bride. The bride wore a white satin gown, fingertip veil, fastened to a tiara, and carried an arm bouquet of white snagdragons | |and carnations. The bridesmaid wore a pink gown, shoulder length veil, and carried pink and white carna- tions. A wedding breakfast was serv- | ed at the home of the bride’s parents. | The newlyweds left on a honeymoon | trip. After the completion of a 45- day furlough, Sgt. Stafko will return to the Aleutian Islands, where he has been stationed for some time. Miss Emily Yahner, aaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Yahner of Linwood Avenue, and Fireman First Class Emery Petrunyak, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Petrunyak, were uni- ted in marriage on Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, in St. Mary's Catho- lic church, by the Rev. Father Flor- ian Bergmann, O. S. B., pastor, who also sang the nuptial high mass fol- lowing the vows. Attendants were Miss Ramona Yahner, sister of the bride, and Albert Discisco, of Has- tings. The bride was attired in a white net gown, fingertip veil, and carried white carnations. The brides- maid wore a blue gown, shoulder len- gth veil, and carried pink carnations. A wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s home. The newlyweds left on a honeymoon trip and after its completion, Fireman Petruynak’s leave, he will return to New York, where he is stationed. of | | ship.” This is Whitsunday, Pentecost. | | 6:30 p. m.—Youth Fellowship. | 7:30 p. m.—Evening service. I | Wednesday, May 23— Midweek ser- | | vice at 7:30 p. m. We shall consider | the spiritual growth in the home. Louis Gelormino Is Promoted | Allied Force Headquarters, Italy—- | | Louis C. Gelormino, son of Mr. Nick | | Gelormino of 704 South 3rd Avenue, | | Patton, recently was promoted to | | Private First Class. Pfc. Gelormino | | has been overseas 18 months. He | | wears the Mediterranean Theater | Ribbon with one Battle Participation | | Star, and the Purple Heart with one | | Oak Leaf Cluster. He entered the service upon completion of high | school. He is now performing general | Military Police duties with the 1179th | Military Police Company in Italy. BARNESBORO FLIER IS WOUNDED IN FRANCE | First Lt. James R. Mulvehill, 22, of | Barnesboro, pilot of a B-26 Maurader bomber, was wounded April 20th dur- | ing a mission over France, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mulvehill of Barnes- boro. In a letter the flier told his parents | that he had been wounded but that he was recuperating rapidly. He also urged his parents not to worry ab- out him, as he was receiving excell- ent treatment in a hospital in France. Lt. Mulvehill entered the air forces 1943. He formerly was an outstand- ing Barnesboro athlete. V- CARD OF THANKS. We ‘wish to ertend sincere thanks to all those who assisted us in any way during our recent bereavement, the death of my wife and our mother, Mrs. Columbie Finett; also for the floral offerings and the use of auto- mobiles. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Ben- Arthur Finett, Sr., and Family. day, May 22, and close on Wednes- ! day, May 30th. Each day the Novena prayers, Devotion to Our Lady and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be at 4 p. m. The twentieth an-' poral welfare of all in the service as | well as in thanksgiving for many fa- vors recently obtained. Address to the Carmelite Monastery, Loretto, Pa. FARMS MASTER &IMILK COOLERS ROEBUCK AND CO STR 239-0 Holds 4 10-gal cans 6 10-Gal Can Size $259.50 SEARS L Designed to cool their rated load quickly and efficiently, Fdrm-Mas- ter milk coolers prevent loss from bacteria and spoilage. Low operating cost. Automatic air cooled refriger- ation unit. Heavy duty motor. Built surdy for years of trouble-free ser- vice. 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