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March 1, 1940 --- REPORT SHOWS CONTAGION DIP --- Only One Case Reported Here in February -- Only one case of contagion was reported in Glassport during February, it was announced by Mrs. Irene Kass, health secretary, at an informal session of the Board of Health members with the health committee last night in Council chambers.. Three cases were reported in January. The regular board meeting was cancelled when only two of the members, Phillip Eisenhafer and Nichols Siudela, were present. Others attending were Chairman John Heidish of the health committee, (Siudela is also a member of the committee), Street Commissioner Frank Tacik, Health Officer Peter Wible and Joseph Kuzio, Louis Shinosi and Maurice Holstine, bureau of sanitation employee.. Complaints were aired before the committee concerning residents who do not put out their ashes for weekly collections, saving them up until they have as many as 18 bushels, it was reported.. The collectors have been instructed to strictly enforce the regulation requiring them to pick up only two bushels of rubbish and ashes and one container of garbage from each resident per week, Chairman Heidish said.. Plaster and other building materials will be picked up provided it does not exceed the two-bushel limit for each family for rubbish. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
March 1, 1940 --- Concert Sunday --- The Westinghouse Male Chorus will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Methodist Church according to the local pastor, The Rev. J. W. Buono. The Wilmerding group, composed of about 30 voices, is under the direction of R. P. Weight. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
March 1, 1940 --- FAMILY FLEES MINE THREAT --- Daughter of Copperweld Head Leaves Holland -- The daughter of a Glassport mill president, who married a Dutch merchant eight years ago, has fled her home in Holland with her husband and young son for an indefinite stay in Portugal after a mine broke away from its moorings and washed up on the beach before their home.. Mrs. Eddy Kahn, daughter of S. E. Bramer, president of the Copperweld Steel Co., wrote her parents that the sight of the mine so near their home in Schevengen, along the Dutch seacoast, brought the war "to close to home." so they decided to move.. Mrs Kahn wrote that her husband enlisted in a fire-fighting corps in case hostilities should involve the Netherlands. She added that two of their thoroughbred horses had been confiscated long ago by the government for use in case of a possible emergency.. The Bramers, who live on Brarcliff Road, Pittsburgh, have been unable to persuade their daughter to return to America for the duration of the war. The plant head and his wife visited their daughter a year ago during a mid-winter vacation. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
March 1, 1940 --- REPUBLICANS HEAR TALK BY CHAIRMAN --- GOP Women Given Instructions For Election Day -- Mrs. Adolph Dressler, GOP chairman of the Tenth Legislative District, was the principal speaker at a meeting of the Glassport Council of Republican Women last night in party headquarters.. Mrs. Dressler, who was introduced by Mrs. Edna Palmire, president of the Council, spoke on "Suggestions and Duties for Committeewomen on Election Day." A delegation of about six members of the clairton Council of Republican Women were present.. Mrs elizabeth Lostetter was elected chairman of the entertainment committee for the month of March. Her aides will be Mrs. Minnie Maiden and Mrs. Nora McCoy. Lunch aides for the March meeting will be Mrs. Freida Carr, Mrs. Carrie DeCourcy, Miss Mary Plovesan and Mrs. Nora McCoy.. Lunch committee last night included Mrs. Helen Gilchrist, Mrs. Zella Pforsich and Mrs. Edna Palmire. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
March 1, 1940 --- League to Meet --- Gregory Gorris, president, will preside at the weekly meeting of the Methodist Junior League today at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Those having parts in the Easter pageant are to attend, it was announced. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
March 1, 1940 --- Church Dinner Tonight --- Mrs. Lynn Sief will be in charge at a pure food dinner to be sponsored by the Philathea Class of the Presbyterian Church today at 6:15 p.m. in the church. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
March 1, 1940 --- Glassport Briefs --- Glassport American Legion Post No. 443 will meet today at 8 p.m. in the Monongahela Ave. post home with Commander Hugh McCusker in charge.. Social committee of the Young Ladies Sodality of the Holy Cross Church will meet today at 8:30 p.m. in the home of the president, Miss Helen Fien, of 514 Vermont Ave.. Hilltop Sewing Club will meet today at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. George Niedermeyer, of 717 Monongahela Ave.. Regular meeting of the Choir Assn. of the Presbyterian Church originally scheduled for today has been cancelled. The group will not meet again until April for a business meeting.. The newly formed Glassport Better Business Bureau will hold its second meeting today at 8:30 p.m. in Council chambers. Ben Miller, chairman of the by-laws committee, will report and organization plans will be furthered.. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 12, 1920 --- PARTY AT RUSHE HOME --- An enjoyable party was held Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Rushe, 721 Monongahela avenue... Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis and his son Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Askem and daughter Dolores, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Rushe and son Billy, Mrs John Gibson, all of Glassport. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA April/May, 1995. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
October 9, 1920 --- TO PUBLISH YEAR BOOK --- Glassport high school through its senior class, has decided to publish its first year book. At the class meeting on Wednesday, Prof. Jenkins was elected faculty advisor, Harriet Hart, editor-in-chief; Thelma Snyder, society editor; Joseph Belusar, sporting editor; Raymond Anater, joke editor; Mabel Whirl, calendar editor; Joseph Bubak, cartoonist; Victor Ercole, photographer; Ralph Dudley, advertising editor; P. A. Faix, business manager, and Arbold Shaner, assistant manager. The class expects to accomplish much during its senior year and has made an early start. It is the desire of the business manager to obtain the names and present addresses of all who have ever attended the school.. Services at the St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. S. K. Herbster, pastor, will be held tomorrow as usual. There will be holy communion at 10:45 a.m. and preaching at 7:45 p.m. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 1, 1921 --- Annual Commencement Exercises Tonight --- The commencement exercises of the class of 1921 of the Glassport High school will be held tonight in the auditorium of the Second Ward school. The program is as follows: Selection by orchestra.. Invocation, Rev. P. S. Kohler.. Saluatory, "Mme. Curie and Radium," Mable Elizabeth Whirl.. Violin solo, "First Concerto," Raymond Anater.. Oration, "A Modern Bill Of Rights," Joseph C. Bubak.. Orchestra selection.. Valedictory, "High School and American Life," Harriet Greary Hart.. Presentation of Diplomas.. Orchestra selection.. Address, Dr. Moore of University of Pittsburg.. Benediction, Rev. H. K. Herbster.. Orchestra selection.. The honor students are Harriet Hart, Mabel Whirl and Thelma Snyder. The class motto is "Do Something, Be Something." The colors are purple and gold, and the flower, lilac.. The Crystal Ball, the first yearbook of the Glassport high school, is issued this year. It was delayed but is now finished and will be placed on sale Thursday at the Hodgson pharmacy, where a window display will be made of the books There is scarcely a page of the book without some sort of picture and those in charge here there will not be enough for all who want them. The cover is in the school colors, black and red, of fine quality.The class in issuing the book acknowledges with thanks the many favors during the school year by the Hodgson pharmacy and its disposing of the books gratis. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 22, 1921 --- WEISS IS WINNER --- Sammy Weiss, the Glassport roller skater, defeated Evan Richards in a one mile race at the Glassport rink... Weiss' next opponent will be some good skater from this city. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA June/July, 1996. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
August 1, 1921 --- AX AND TOOL WORKS SOLD FOR $850,000; WHEELS TO BE MADE --- The immense Glassport plant of the American Ax and Tool Company, occupying twenty acres and containing 21 buildings, machinery included, has been sold for $850,000 to the Resilient Safewheel company, an incorporated concern of Pittsburg, which expectsto begin operations not later than January 1, 1922. Wheels for automobiles, airplanes, trucks and the like are to be manufactured. The company is said to have orders booked for over 30,000 wheels and haste is to be made to get the Glassport plant ready for operation.. The deal, one of the largest to be reported in this section for some years, was handled by Lee Hirshberg and George Baughman, of the Hirshberg Real Estate company, and V. E. Griffin, of Glassport. It has been underway for a month. Final papers were signed this morning by W. C. Kelly, president of the ax and tool company, of Clarksburg, W. Va., and placed in the mails, according to a telegram received this morning by Mr. Hirshberg.. Safety and supreme resilliency is claimed for the new wheel, which has been demonstrated. It is an apparantly solid wheel, but strong springs are used in it. Dies and some machinery that has been in use in a California plant, where the wheels for demonstration purposes were made, are to be brought here as soon as possible. Changes at the Glassport plant will take some time, but the company expects to be turning out wheels before the new year. It took eight years to develop the wheel, local men have been informed.. The wheel is made of a special alloy steel, heat treated. The spokes are flatleaf springs in pairs, parabolically curved and placed in the wheel pivotly fastened at both ends in the hub and fally, and overstraining while under tension, it is claimed, is prevented. Solid rubber or pneumatic tires may be used. The wheels are to be manufactured in all sizes. It is claimed that the wheels act as shock absorbers and protect engines and it is said that fifty percent of impact is absorbed by the springs in the wheels.Agencies are now being established.. The American Ax and Tool works was established at Glassport several years ago. For a time it was operated at capacity, but just before the war it was not so busy. During a partof the war the plant was operated, but for the last two or three years the plant has been idle and some workmaen who were employed in it moved to Clarksburg and other places. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
November 8, 1921 --- BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR RAYMOND HUNT --- A very enjoyable birthday masquerade party was given last evening by Mrs. francis Hunt and Miss Stella White at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hunt , of 504 Ohio avenue, in honor of their son, Raymond, it being the occasion of his 21st birthday anniversary.. The occasion was celebrated in a very fitting manner. Many grotesque as well as gorgeous costumes were worn by the masqueraders. Happiness was the keyword of the evening and was evidenced by the many smiles worn by all those present.. Parlor games of all sorts were indulged in, while dancing and music were the features of the evening. Piano selections were rendered by Mrs. B. E. Aton, while vocal solos were given by the Myers quartet, of Glassport, it being composed of Paul Deppenbrook, Joe como, Edward McMullen and Raymond Hunt.. At a late hour, refreshments of coffee, cakes, sandwiches, fruit, nuts and candy were served by Mrs. Hunt, assisted by Marie Beller, Stella White and Emma Pack.. Upon departing, the guests wished the host many more happy occasions as that of last evening.. Those present were: Viola Brenner, Louisa Weiskercher, Helen Danko, Laura White, Margaret Illman, Rella Ecoff, Nellie boyd, Dorothy Schultz, Irene Tomedolsky, catherine Jones, Clarissa Trostle, Victoria Dennison, Opal Dartgen, Estella White, Frances Dennison, Catherine White, Margaret Pack, Emma Pack, Marie Beller, Margaret O'Connor, Edith Smith, Eleanor Tong, Virginia Olinger, Nina Evans, Permilla Divens, William Greenaway, William Richards, William Barnes, Carl Rosengarth, Roy Boltges, Irwin Sharbaugh, Robert Volk, Leroy White, Earl Ecoff, Raymond Smith, Logan Anberie, Harold Littlewood, George volk, Nicholas Maurer, Wren Gates, Peter Betler, William White, Harry Helmstadter... Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
December 22,1921 --- ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY --- The Christmas entertainment by the Sunday School of the Glassport Presbyterian church, will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock, and the following program will be carried out: Opening hymn by school, "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night.".. Scripture reading, "The Announcment to the Shepherds.".. Hymn by school, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear.".. Prayer by school in unison.. Song by the primary and beginners' department, "Merry Christmas.".. Recitation by Helen and Dorothy Day, "Welcome.".. Recitation, Grace McChain.. Recitation, Reed Greinert, "A Greeting.".. Recitation, Eleanor Payne, "The Night Before Christmas.".. Recitation, Kenneth Gust.. Recitation, Helen Katchmarick, "What the Stocking Said."..Recitation, Billy Craven.. Exercise and song by Miss Brunner's class.. Recitation, by Nedra Neidermyer, "A Merry Christmas.".. Recitation, Alice Carpenter, "Carry Christmas through the Year.".. Recitation, Dorothy Hodgson, "A Stitch in Time.".. Recitation, Clyde and Clifford Granger.. Hymn by school, "Joy to the World."..Recitation by Betty Jackson.. Recitation by Clyde Bear, "A Very Little Boy.".. Recitation, Mary Visosky.. Recitation, Kenneth Granger.. Recitation, Dorothy McGovern.. Recitation, Jean Carpenter.. Song by the primary department, "Christmas Tree.".. Recitation by Gwendoline Richards.. Recitation, Anna Kear, "The Eyes of the Christmas Tree.".. Recitation, Lois Carpenter, "The Spirit of Giving." .. Recitation, George Visosky, "The Toys He Don't Like.".. Recitation, Dorothy Milligan.. Recitation, Willard Kennedy.. Song by Marie Lotz, accompanied by Margaret Vannatta.. Recitation, James Lapsley.. Recitation, Sara Garrison, "Christmas Carols.".. Recitation, Tom Lynch.. Recitation, Billy McShane.. Recitation, Miriam Forsythe.. Recitation, John Breen.. Song by Baraca class.. Recitation, Ethel Mort.. Recitation, Billy Hodgson.. Recitation, May Garrison.. Recitation, Sylvia Jones, "Christmas in the Heart.".. Recitation, Evon Don Laughlin, "Good Night." .. Christmas Sunbeam club by Mrs. William McChain's class.. Offering.. Closing hymn by school, "Jesus Shall Reign.".. Benediction. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 18, 1922 --- Saloon Raided; Seizure of Liquor Reported --- Federal prohibition agents yesterday afternoon raided the saloon conducted by Irene Tomedolsky, 543 Monongahela avenue, Glassport. They reported confiscating 77 bottles of assorted wines and four quarts of whiskey. Part of the liquor, according to the agents, was found hidden behind the bar. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 18, 1922 --- BURTON-HAYS --- Miss Cecelia Burton and George W. Hays, both of Glassport, were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Glassport M. E. Methodist church, last evening. Rev. M. R. Hackman officiated. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 31, 1922 --- GLASSPORT WINS AT SCOUT FIELD MEET --- Troop 2, of Glassport, defeated its nearest rival by 23 points, with Troop 8, McKeesport, second, in the first track and field meet, held Saturday at Cycler park by the McKeesport Scout council, with about 200 entries.. Some especially fast time was made in the dash events, but no records were shattered. Several scouts showed wonderful ability in the high jump. Conrad Stiddard, of Elizabeth Troop 1, cleared the bar at 4 ft. 10 in. and Raymond Fritz, running for Troop 10, in the 85-pound class, cleared the bar at 4 ft. 1 in. Paul Lofstrom, wearing the colors of Troop 10, made a wonderful throw of 278 ft. in the baseball-throwing contest.. In the opening event, a 60-yard dash , 85-pound class,Roland Worrall, of Troop 8 won the event in 8 1/5 seconds. Cyril Belusar, Troop 2, Glassport, defeated the field in the 95-pound class, 70-yard dash, in 9 1/2 seconds. A heated contest developed in the 440-yard run, unlimited class. Ray Beardsmore, wearing the colors of Troop 8, one this event in 1 minute 9 seconds, with Elmer Brewer, of Troop 6, a very close second.. The summaries are as follows: 60-yard dash, 85-pound class, Roland worrall, Troop 8, first, 8 1/5 seconds; James Richards, Troop 5, second; Harold Wisand, Troop 5, third. 440-yard relay, 85-pound class, James McAraw, Troop 14, first, 2:29 2/5; Andrew Germak, Glassport, Troop 2, second; John Haeberlin, Troop 6, third. Baseball throw, 85-pound class, Raymond Fritz, Troop 10, first, 176 ft. 6 in.; James Richards, Troop 5, second; Myles Kelley, Glassport, Troop 2, third. Running high jump, 85-pound class, Raymond Fritz, Troop 10, first, 4 ft. 1 in.; George Snyder, Glassport, Troop 2, second; Myles Kelley, Glassport, Troop 2, third. Running broad jump, 85-pound class, Raymond Fritz, Troop 10, first, 13 ft. 2 in.; James Richards, Troop 5, second; John Haeberlin, Troop 6, third.. 95-pound class, 70-yard dash, Cyril Belusar, Glassport, Troop 2, first, 9 1/5 seconds; Fulton Lynch, Troop 8, second; Cornelius McElwee, Troop 14, third. 440-yard relay, Cyril Belusar, Glassport, Troop 2, first, 2:20 3/5; Roland Worrall, Troop 8, second. Baseball throw, fulton Lynch, Troop 8, first, 195 ft. 7 in.; Roland Worrall, Troop 8, second; George Cobak, Glassport, Troop 2, third. Running high jump, Cyril Belusar, Troop 2, first, 4 ft. 1 in.; Roland Worrall, Troop 8, second; Fulton Lynch, Troop 8, third. Running broad jump, Cyril Belusar, Troop 2, Glassport, first, 14 ft. 5 1/2 in.; Roland worrall, Troop 8, second; Fulton Lynch,Troop 8, third.. 115-pound class, 100-yard dash, Ed Tomedolsky, Glassport, Troop 2, first, 11 seconds; John Kohler, Glassport, Troop 2, second. 880-yard relay, Glassport, Troop 2. Baseball throw, Clifford Miller, Glassport, Troop 2, first, 199 feet; Michael Ondrejko, Glassport, Troop 2, second; Ed Tomedolsky, Glassport, Troop 2, third. Running broad jump, Michael Ondrejko, Glassport, Troop 2, first, 13 ft. 2 1/2 in.; James Sheridan, Troop 14, second; Ed Tomedolsky, Glassport, Troop 2, third. Running high jump, Ed Tomedolsky, Glassport, Troop 2, first 4 ft. 1 in.; Michael Ondrejko, Glassport, Troop 2, second; John Kohler, Glassport, Troop 2, third. 12-pound shotput, John Kohler, Glassport, Troop 2, first, 23 ft.; Frank Werner; second; Joe Wilson, third. Unlimited class, 100-yard dash, Elmer Brewer, Troop 6, first, 11 1/5 seconds; Richard Webster, Troop 8, second, John Churay, Glassport, Troop 2, third. 880-yard relay, Troop 6,first, 2 minutes 3 1/5 seconds; Glassport, Troop 2, second, Troop 8, third. Baseball throw, Paul Lofstrom, Troop 10, first, 278 feet; John Purkiss, Troop 8, second; Joel Bernhard, Troop 10, third. Running broad jump, Richard Webster, Troop 6, first, 16 ft. 1 1/2 in.;William Kohler, Glassport, Troop 2, second; Joel Bernhard, Troop 10, third. Running high jump, Conrad Stddard, Elizabeth, Troop 1, first, 4 ft. 10 in.; William Kohler, Glassport, Troop 2, second; Roy Skepstead, Troop 10, third. 12-pound shotput, Lawrence Peterson, Troop 6, first, 27 ft. 6 in.; Lewis E. Wells, Jr., Troop 6, second; Ray Beardsmore, Troop 8, third. 440-yard run, Ray Beardsmore, Troop 8, first, 1 minute, 9 seconds; Elmer Brewer, Troop 6, second, Benjamin Dickson, Troop 6, third.. Points by troops -- Glassport, Troop 2, 53; McKeesport, Troop 8, 30; McKeesport, Troop 10, 18; McKeesport, Troop 6, 16; McKeesport, Troop 5, 7; McKeesport, Troop 14, 6; Elizabeth, Troop 1, 3. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 1, 1922 --- H. S. CLASS NIGHT HELD ON MONDAY --- The class night exercises of this year's Glassport high school graduating class were held on Monday evening at the Garrick theater, when a most excellent program was carried out Honor pupils of the class are Francis Beam, George Hawk, Ruby Knight, James Mort and Marjorie Pfahl. Following is the class might program: Medly of National airs. Mixed chorus.. Class President's speech, James Mort.. Class History, Edmund Faix.. Essay, "America's Contribution to Science" Willard Cochenour.. Violin solo, "Souvenir" by Franz Draria, Adolph Cendroski.. Class Pessimist, Leon Moskovitz.. Oration, "The United States in World Politics," Francis Beam.. "The Owl and the Pussy Cat," Girls chorus.. Oration, "Sports -- The Mirror of a Nation's Character" Norman Quinn.. Class Optimist, Gwendolyn Hough. Reading, "Life's School," Mae Gearing.. Essay, "Our Island Empire," Paul Lapsley.. Class Will, Willis Reed.. Class Prophecy, Edna Rodenizer.. Class Donor, Floyd Bradshaw.. "Bella Napoli," Girls' Chorus. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 5, 1922 --- GLASSPORT SCOUTS ARE AWARDED MEDAL BY FORESTRY DEPT. --- Troop No. 1, Boy Scouts of America, of Glassport, has been awarded a medal by the state forestry department for meritorious service during the year 1921 in fighting forest fires. About one-half of the local Scout Council are members of the Forest Guides, an organization supervised by the state forestry department. During the year 1921 the Scouts of the state were given the credit of saving more than $1,000,000 worth of standing timber and Gifford Pinchot, formerly chief forster of the state, has been high in his praise of the work of the boys. The following letter accompanied the medal which was delivered to A. Washburn, scoutmaster of Troop No. 1.. "It is a great pleasure on behalf of the department of forestry to award a meritorious service medal 2 Troop No. 1 of Glassport for meritorious service performed on June 7, 11, 13 and 15, 1921 in protecting Pennsylvania's forests.. "By this service, the Troop has showed its determination to stop forest fires and has amply merited the recognition.. "I should appreciate your having this letter read for Troop No. 1 at the next regular meeting.. "Sincerely yours, (signed) "R. Y. STUART", "Commissioner of Forestry".. The local Scouts as a rather full calendar in the coming weeks The troops are busily engaged in preparing for these dates: June 8 -- Service at the school picnic.. June 14 -- Flag Day exercises.. June 17 -- Captain Kidds treasure hunt.. July 1-- Scouting championships.. July 4 -- American Legion swimming meet.. July 17 -- Camp opens.. The 1922 camp staff met Thursday evening to plan the activities for Camp Osh-Ki-De this season. The staff consists of A. Shields, Scout executive, as director; E. J. Wiegle as assistant director and chief of the medical department; H. A. Moeser, assistant director and chief of the quartermaster department; Earl V. Barton an eagle scout and assistant scoutmaster in charge of aquatics and assistant to the medical department, and James McDonough, in charge of scouting and assistant to quartermaster department. The daily program and menus are being worked out and will be submitted to the camping committee shortly for its approval. The camp capacity this year will be 70 boys and 10 adult leaders per week. The camp will open on July 17 and run for four or five weeks. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 10, 1922 --- CHILDREN'S DAY PROGRAM --- Children's Day exercises will be held tomorrow at 11 o'clock in the Glassport Presbyterian Church, when the following program will be carried out: Opening sentences by school, followed by song, "Children of the King.". Song, "Prayer Song," by school.. Responsive reading by school, led by Supt. J. A. Lapsley.. Opening and greeting song by beginners and primaries, "Welcome, Welcome, All Who Come.". Recitation, "Welcome," by Betty Griffin.. Recitation, "A Big Welcome," by Evan Den Laughlin.. Recitation, "This Is Children's Day," by Eleanor Payne.. Recitation, "Welcome," Lois Jones.. Recitation, "God's Goodness," by Grace McChain.. Recitation, "A Place for Children," by Kenneth Gust.. Recitation, "Our Children's Day Text," by Helen and Dorothy Day.. Recitation, "The Glad Game," by Genevieve Rodabaugh.. Song, "God Is Love," Pauline and Martha Carpenter.. Recitation, "Welcome All," Mary Garrison.. Recitation, "If You Have a Message," Lois Carpenter.. Song, "Gather Them All for Jesus," primary department.. Recitation, "Once Again," by Jean Carpenter.. Recitation, "Doing for Others," by Dorothy McGovern.. Recitation, "Only a Dream," by Sylvia Jones.. Recitation, "Go and Help," by George Lynch.. Song No. 7, "Praise the King," by school.. Recitation, by Mary Wiley.. Recitation, "I'll Do the Best I Can," by Sara Delo.. Recitation, "The Children's Day," by Helen Crawford.. Recitation, "Children in the Temple," by Willard Kennedy.. Recitation, "The First Children's Day," by Kathryn Manning.. Recitation, "Be a Sunshine Bearer," by Margaret Kean.. Song, "Children's Day," by Mrs. McCain's class.. Presentation of cradle role certificates, by Mrs. Campbell.. Song, "Sharing with Others," by school.. Responsive reading by school, led by Mr. Jackson, assistant superintendent.. Song, "Serving the King," by Miss Hough's class.. Recitation, by Fay Green.. Recitation, by Ethel Mort.. Anthem by the choir.. Remarks and announcements by Rev. Kohler.. Offering.. Closing song, "Message of the King," by school.. Benediction. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
December 28, 1922 --- ROBINS YESTERDAY IN DUNSHEE HOLLOW --- Robins, generally recognized as the harbingers of spring, were seen yesterday in Dunshee Hollow, between this city and Glassport... H. E. Schauffler, a Glassport coal operator, saw the birds, heard their songs and declared they were as chipper as in the balmy spring days. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA December/January, 1997-98. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 20, 1923 --- GARRICK THEATER --- MONDAY-TUESDAY, JAN. 22-23 SPECIAL ATTRACTION LORNA DOONE Featuring Madge Bellamy, who displayed such dramatic talent in "Hail The Woman". "Lorne Doone" is considered one of the greates love stories ever written.. WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY JANUARY 24-25 "GRIM COMEDIAN" Featuring JACK HOLT.. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 "WHO AM I?" With an all star cast. Also Fox News Reel and Harold Lloyd Comedy.. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 "THE SERENADERS" Featuring GEORGE WALSH; also first episode of "THE BRANDED FOUR" Featuring HERBERT RAWLINSON.. Good comedies daily. Special matinees for children every Saturday, showing pictures with all juvenile stars.. We wish to announce that we have secured the services of MRS. REA, formerly organist at the Capitol Theatre, McKeesport. MRS. REA will play every evening at the Garrick with the feature pictures. With our excellent picture offerings and the unusual music selections, we trust that our programs will be pleasing to our patrons. (Adv.) Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 26, 1923 --- DOUBLE WEDDING TO BE HELD TONIGHT --- A double wedding will take place at the Masonic Temple when Miss Esther Solton of Rose Street will become the bride of Jack Perlstein of Monongahela Avenue, Glassport .... Later, Lillian Solton will be married to William Fiedler of Overhill Street, Pittsburg. Rabbi Wolf Levy will officiate assisted by the Rev. Weinberg.Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA June/July, 1998. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
October 10, 1923--- TWO SCOUTS GET EAGLE RANK--- Scouts Myles Kelly and Frank Werner of Troop No. 2, Glassport, were promotedto the highest rank of scouting at the regular meeting of the Court of Honor of the McKeesport Council... About half of the merit badges won by these two boys were earned during summer camps conducted by the McKeesport Council. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA October/November1998. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
October 19, 1923--- GLASSPORT--- AID SOCIETY SUPPER--- The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church will serve supper in the Sunday School room of the church to members of the church and their families... The ladies in charge of the supper are: Mrs. Annie Gillie, chairman; Mrs. Boren, Mrs. Buhan, Mrs. Howard Cole, Mrs. Arch Brown, Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. Cochenour, Mrs. Downey, Mrs. C.C. Davis, Mrs. Dudley, Mrs. Gregg, Mrs. D. Davis. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA October/November1998. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
March 20, 1924 --- PARTY AT DELO HOME --- A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mrs. E. R. Delo of Ohio Avenue, Glassport, when the eighth birthday party of her daughter, Sara Jane, was celebrated . . . Those present were Mrs. Carl Peterson and daughter Gladys, Grace McChain, Grace Miller, Genevieve Rodebaugh, Ruth Marks, Mary Mason, Emma Gerlock, Robert and Morrell Delo. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA February, March 1999. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 19, 1924 --- ROSE CLUB MEETS AT KRASH RESIDENCE --- The Rose Club held a party at the home of Mrs. Anna Krash, Glassport... Those present were the Madames H. Levandusky, H. Quantz, C. McDivitt, E. Miller, L. Patterson, A. Campbell, M. Farley, M. Winters, A. Krash and the Misses Nellie McDivitt, Jeanne Lucille Patterson, alice Quants and Master Jackie Farley and Dickie Krash. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA June, July 1999. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
October 4, 1924 --- GLASSPORT ELEVEN DEFEATS MILLVALE --- The Glassport Odds defeated the Millvale Indians by a score of 43-0 in a football game at Glassport... The lineup was: Millvale - Sweeny, Young, Zuglart, Cerini, McDonen, Clesterling, Shinkel, Bart, Showering, Patt and Meyers; and, Glassport - Sherman, C. Zeleznik, Cebery, Block, Mathias, Lemons, Strip, Rupp, M. Zeleznik, Billy and Cuba. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA October/November1999. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 14, 1925 --- 1ST M.E. BENEFIT MUSICALE AT OTTO --- A benefit musicale will be given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Clarke, Arch street, Otto, for the benefit of the building fund of the First Methodist Episcopal church... The following program will be given: Soprano solo, Miss Dorothy Mussler; baritone solo, Zeller Trimble; duet, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cleveland; reading, miss Louise Gates; contralto solo, Miss Dorval L. Jackson; tenor solo, Mr. Cleveland; violin solo, Harry Kashner; soprano solo, Mrs. Cleveland; baritone solo, George B. Wright. Mrs. Wright, Mrs. N. J. Trimble and Miss Mildred Cox will be the accompanists. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA December/January 1999/2000. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 16, 1925 - BIRTHDAY PARTY AT SMITH HOME - A number of little friends called to help celebrate the third birthday of Lucile Fern Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Smith of Ohio Avenue, Glassport...Covers were laid for Dorothy and Grace Richards of Dravosburg, Ruth Reed, Anna Graff, June Coulson, Mildred Visoky, Harry Reed, Jack Armour, Robert Rushe, Raymond Dyer, Margaret Flanigan and Lucile Fern Smith, all of Glassport. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA April/May 2000. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 11, 1925 - GLASSPORT COUPLE WERE MARRIED TUESDAY NIGHT - A June wedding of interest was that of Miss Iva Finney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Finney of Summit Avenue, Glassport, with ? Forsythe took place at the Forsythe home June 9...The Rev. W.R. McGeary, pastor of the Atlantic Avenue United Presbyterian Church read the services ...After a wedding trip through the eastern part of the state, Mr. and Mrs. Forysthe will live in East McKeesport. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA June/July, 2000. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
AUG. 11, 1925 - SOLICITOR READY FOR SUIT AGAINST RAILWAYS COMPANY - Glassport Borough Solicitor J.H. McClure informed council the papers had all been prepared and he expected to go into court today and begin equity proceedings against the Pittsburgh Railways company ...The suit is the culminating of the refusal of the railways company to pay its share for the repaving of Monongahela Avenue after the state and county set aside their share of the money needed for the improvement. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA August/September, 2000. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
March 3, 1926--- CHURCH PLANS NEW BUILDINGS AT GLASSPORT --- A building program providing for the expenditure of almost a quarter million dollars has been launched by the Holy Cross congregation of Glassport.. The program includes the early erection of a modern parochial school building to be followed by the construction of a beautiful new church to take the place of the present structure. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA February/March 2001. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
March 29, 1926--- BIRTHDAY PARTY --- A birthday party was held at the home of Mrs. J. Swaugar of Glassport in honor of her mother, Mrs. William Gant.. Lunch was served by Mrs. J. Swaugar and Mrs. Emery.. Those present were Mrs. P. Mullen, Mrs. Emery, Mrs. J. Daugherty, Mrs. W. Gant and son Victor, Mr. J. Kish, Mr. Grice, Mr. and Mrs. J. Swaugar and family Clara, Lerind, Florence and John. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA February/March 2001. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 11, 1926 --- BRIDGE PLANS AT GLASSPORT ARE APPROVED --- Sewage System Is Discussed at Busy Session of Borough Body -- CLEAN-UP WEEK HAS BEEN ORDERED -- The county's plan for the Clairton-Glassport bridge and the approach within the borough was approved at a busy session of Glassport council last night. Other business included discussion of the borough sewage system, passing a motion to hold a clean-up week, presentation of officers' reports and the hearing of complaints of citizens.. R. C. Bayne, borough engineer, reported that he had participated in a conference held between President William P. Kohler, Councilman George Payne and L. E. Wickhersham, district engineer for the sanitary water board, regarding the borough sewage system. Mr. Wickersham pointed out certain provisions required by the state had not been carried out, the engineer reported, and the borough is discharging sewage illegally into the waters of the state. The department desires a plan showing a profile of the sewer system and the intercepting sewer, which it is proposed to have empty below the Monongahela water intake at McKeesport. It was said that the borough would never be required to have a complete disposal plant and the department believed a plan can be worked out with McKeesport, later, it being suggested that McKeesport would pay part of the expense of the intercepting sewer. Councilman George Payne believed the borough had plans at Harrisburg and Mr. Bayne was instructed to get in touch with the officials and request all records in the matter be sent to Pittsburgh.. On motion of Councilman Thomas F. Finley a resolution that the bridge plans be approved as far as the borough is concerned was passed unanimously.The approach connects the Ohio avenue extension.. Councilman J. C. O'Brien brought up the subject of the proposed bond issue and urged all to support the measure, pointing out the benefits which would result within the borough by its adoption. President Kohler heartily agreed with Mr. O'Brien and appointed each member of council a committee of one to advocate its passage at the primaries. Council also extended a vote of thanks to the businessmen's association for the work they are doing on behalf of the issue.. Considerable discussion followed the request of Mrs. Jay Campbell representing the civic club, that a clean-up week be held. P. J. Kelly secretary of the board of health stated that if the streets an alleys were cleaned up the board would see that the practice of throwing refuse in the thoroughfares would be stopped. Mrs. Campbell also was informed that the fountain near the palyground would be turned on during the summer months.. Burgess Redman and Police Chief William Rusche, on motion of Councilman Finley, were authorized to make arrangements with McKeesport to secure a dog wagon for several days. It was reported many unlicensed dogs are running loose in the borough and might prove dangerous. The burgess stated he had talked the matter over with McKeesport officials and they had agreed to permit the borough to use the city dog wagon, the borough to furnish a horse and driver. The dogs are to be brought to McKeesport and if not claimed within three days will be gassed. Authority to issue releases for the dogs impunded was placed in the burgess' hands, the dog owner to stand the expense of keeping the dog.. H Groves, justice of the peace, was exonerated in the amount of $45 as the difference shown between the auditor's report and the magistrates accounts, caused by a lost check. Borough Solicitor Cyrus Davis was authorized to have a new system of handling tax liens accounts installed. The solicitor was also instructed to prepare an ordinance that will meet the approval of the state in regard to fines imposed for violation of traffic regulations. R. J. Frances was granted permission to construct a return curb at his property on Seventh street under the direction of the borough engineer. Vincent J. Tavelaro post No. 795, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was granted an appropriation of $50 to be used in the Memorial day exercises. Council accepted an invitation from the post to attend the dedication of the captured German cannon to be part of the services that day. A communication from the president of the League of Boroughs and Townships regarding the cancelling of membershipin the league was read and filed. A letter from O. K. Eaton cousel for the borough in the hearing before the public service commission on the contraversy with the Pittsburg Railways company, asking a resolution be passed authorizing the ending of proceedings was read and referred for checking up on the amount of the bill for his services. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 18, 1926 --- PARADE A SUCCESS --- Despite rain that drenched on-lookers and caused the automobiles to hurry to cover, the parade in favor of the $150,000 bond issue last evening was a huge success. About seventy-five machines were in line and red lights and noise making and huge placards were everywhere in evidence. After the worst of the storm had passed the machines were brought together again and the parade moved as had been planned to Otto, and then traversed the principal streets of the borough. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 18, 1926 --- TOWN IN DARKNESS --- The severe storm, accompanied by sharp lightning and heavy thunder, which passed over Glassport last evening did little damage except for keeping the homes of the borough in darkness until a late hour because a bolt of lightning struck an electric feed wire. Street lighting was resumed without much delay. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
August 21, 1926 - ST. CECILIA'S TO CELEBRATE NATAL EVENT - Elaborate preparations are being made by the congregation of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church, Glassport, for the celebration on Sept. 6 of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the parish... Former pastors and a long list of other prominent churchmen have been invited to attend by the Rev. W.A. O'Hara, the present pastor... Those who will officiate at the solemn high mass will be the Rev. Thomas R. Rea, celebrant, who founded St. Cecilia's parish and is now pastor of St. Pius Church, this city; the Rev. P.A. Callery, deacon, former pastor of the congregation; the Rev. J.C. Fallon of Knoxville, sub-deacon; the Rev. Joseph Lonergan of Wilson, master of ceremonies... The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. J.L. Quinn, who had charge of one of the first missions in the parish. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA August/September 2001. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
September 4, 1926 --- St. Cecilia's Will Observe Anniversary --- Glassport Church Arranges Fine Program Monday For Big Occasion -- MASS, DINNER AND PICNIC SCHEDULED -- Three great events, high mass, a dinner for more than two score priests and a basket picnic for the congregation, will fittingly mark the twenty-fifth anniversary celebration of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic church, Glassport, next Monday. The occasion will be featured by the presence of the founder of St. Cecilia's church, the Rev. Father Thomas R. Rea, pastor of St. Pius' R. C. church, McKeesport; his successor, the former pastor, the Rev. Father Phillip Callery, and the present pastor, the Rev. W. A. O'Hara, as well as by the presence of about 25 visiting members of the clergy.. An interesting sports program has been arranged in connection with the basket picnic which will be held at coursin Hollow immediately after church services. The priests will adjourn to the picnic scene after participating in dinner in the school building.. High mass will be celebrated at 10:30 with Father Rea as the celebrant, assisted by Father Callery and Father O'Hara. At 12:30 o'clock the banquet will be served by the ladies of the church in honor of the priests. The committees in charge include the following: Reception -- Mrs. John Mortz, Mrs. J. W. Rommel; tables -- Mrs. Joseph Faix, Mrs. Schildkamp, Mrs. J. C. O'Brien, Mrs. Charles Conway, Mrs. Patrick Connors, Mrs. Walter Snyder; Culinary -- Mrs. William Hine---, Mrs. John Wolf, Mrs. Catherine Rosenauer, Mrs. Margaret Nairn, Mrs. Joseph Hoover, Mrs. Marion McNellis, Mrs. Patrick Donahue, Mrs. Emmilia dugan; decorations -- Mrs. Charles Conway; finance -- Mrs. Margaret Nairn, Mrs. John Mortz and Mrs. J. W. Cornell.. Transportation by automobile will be provided by the Holy Name society, James O'Brien, chairman.. An elaborate sports program will be staged beginning promptly at 2 o'clock. The sports committee includes members of the Cecilians. andrew Ondreyco is general chairman and the committees include: Sports -- Miss Edna McVeigh and Andrew Ondreyco; starters -- Joseph McVeigh and Jule Joyce-Curtin; finisher of sports -- Miss Isabel King and Roy Quinn; judge -- Dr. Arnold Shaner, Miss Elizabeth Pensenstadler... [The remainder is not readable]. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 6, 1926 --- ANOTHER GRID TEAM FORMED IN GLASSPORT --- Glassport C. M. C. will open its season next Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock when it meets the Crimson Reserves. Coaches Belusar, Stinner and A. Ondreyco have been drilling their team hard and workouts will continue this week with practice sessions being called for tonight, Thursday and Friday at Sixth street and Vermont avenue, Glassport.. The following are to take notice: Burns, Kohler, Zebak, Willard, Saurs, McKernan, Stinner, Flynn, Laborer, Reisnaur, Churay, John Bennett, Crabbe, Durr, Germak, Snyder, Belusar, Vizinek, Ondreyco, Gribshaw, Hatfield, Dunst and Cabbage. The Glassport C. M. C. is a junior lightweight aggregation and would like to book games with Blythedale Tornadoes, Shamrocks, McKee Iroquois, Alliquippa, Clairton and Duquesne. Managers are asked to call Glassport 21. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
December 14, 1926 --- SINGS OVER RADIO --- A large number of local people listened in over KDKA to hear Mrs. Ruth Forsythe of Glassport sing... Her numbers were "On the Shore," "Mother Dearest," "Quiet," "Spanish Romance" and "Leitlo Bateese." She is contralto soloist at the First U.P. Church of this city... Assisting Mrs. Forsythe in a duet, "Home to Our Mountains," was Walter C. Ernest, tenor soloist of the Point Breeze Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA December 2001/January 2002. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 22, 1927 --- GLASSPORT --- ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN -- Services begin tomorrow in St. John's Lutheran church with Sunday school at 9:45. Preaching services are at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. with sermosn by the Rev. Mr. Sadtler.. FIRST BAPTIST -- Sunday school tomorrow in the First Baptist church is at 10 a.m. Preaching service is at 11 a.m., with a sermon by the pastor, the Rev. C. A. Downing. In the evening, the Young Peoples society will attend the union service to be held at 6:30 p.m., in the First Methodist Episcopal church, McKeesport, in connection with the Bob Jones campaign. Monday evening, a large delegation from the church is expected to attend the meeting of the Baptist Young Peoples unions to be held in the Jones tabernacle at 7:15 p.m.. METHODIST EPISCOPAL -- At 10 o'clock tomorrow morning Sunday school convenes in the Methodist Episcopal church; topic, Prayer in the Christian Life." Miss Whirl's class of girls will have charge of the devotional period and a chalk talk will be given on the lesson by the pastor. Preaching service is at 11 a.m., in charge of the pastor, the Rev. C. F. Richmond, who will preach on the theme "The Narrow Gate." The red and blue army will again be in conflict. The red army won last Sunday and now has a lead of 11 points. Generals Naser and Fleming will address their cohorts at this service. Following the morning service a short but important meeting of all officers of the two armies will be held. Other services will be cancelled owing to the Bob Jones services. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 30, 1927 --- GLAMAS CLUB THIRD DINNER LAST NIGHT IS SPLENDID AFFAIR --- The third dinner gathering of the Glamas club, composed of members of the Masonic organizations, held las night in the First Presbyterian church, proved a splendid affair with the ladies of the members as guests of the evening. With covers for 110 a fine menu of fruit cocktail, chicken paddies, mashed potatoes, etc. was served by the members of the Philathea class of the church.. President John F. Reed presided and the invocation was spoken by Rev. C. A. Downing, of the Glassport Baptist church. Pep and community singing was led by Lee Knight and there were musical numbers by Norman O'Hara, McKeesport tenor, accompanied by Mrs. Roy Halvorsen; Mrs. Delia McShane-Warren, accompanied by Miss Alice Jesup, and the La'Vance Orchestra, composed of Margaret Vanetta, Andrew Breen, vincent Wiley, Fred Sholtis, Fred Oprendeck, Niles and Charles Humphrey and William Reed.. A distinguished guest of the evening was "Pie" Trainor, third sacker of the Pittsburgh National league baseball team. The after dinner feature was given over to Albert K. Rowswell, of Pittsburg, who entertained with talks in a lighter vein and concluded with a wholesome and solemn discourse on "TheBoys," in which were many helpful suggestions for parents and particularly the fathers in leading their offspring into a clean and helpful citizenship. Mr. Rowswell convulsed his audience at will with many of his humerous stunts. and talks and is assured a warm welcome should he ever return to Glassport.. Door prizes for the evening were awarded to Mrs. J. E. Rew, Mr. Hacker, Miss Mollie Patchin, Jean Dobbins and G. A. Hassell. Remarks were made by C. A. Hassell, G. A. Hassell, J. E. Rew, James H. McClure, representative in the state legislature; Rev. C. A. Downing, J. Martin Baker and Dr. E. L. Erhard.. Members of the committee in charge of the affair were Jess Dobbins, William King, William Karnes, Lee Knight, William Schmidt and George Marks. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 3, 1927 --- GLASSPORT PAT TEAM WILL BE AMONG LEADERS --- The Glassport Pats baseball team has been reorganized for the coming season, and will likely be one of the strongest teams in the Mon-Yough semi-pro league, of which loop it is a member. The team has lately secured the services of Johnny Howard, "Red" Herckley, Oberg and Hergen and expect to make a fine showing in the new league.. The team will open its season on Thursday at Hays, when it meets the team of that place and will have in its lineup in addition to those named above, Oberdick, Foster, Coates, Pforsich, Thompson, Bill, Fedor, Goshio, Duncan, Hall, Stinner, Rushie, Vanatta, Dugan, Quinn and several others.. Through the cooperation of the Glassport Businessmaen's association, new bleachers and a back stop have been erected at the Ninth street grounds, Glassport. The team has been practicing regularly under the direction of Joe McVeigh. The regular team has not been selected as yet, but will be chosen after a few more workout sessions. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 6, 1927 --- Glassport Pats Battle Hays Club to 1-1 Draw in First League Clash --- The Glassport Pats and the William Miller club of Hays played six innings to a 1 to 1 tie last evening at Hays in their first Mon-Yough Semi-Pro league game. The game was called at the end of the sixth frame because of darkness.. Glassport looked like a pennant winning combination last night, with such stars in its lineup as "Yuntz" McKeeta and Joe McVeigh, former National Tube players. The team made but one error and outhit its opponents. The Pats collected seven hits of the delivery of "Skinny" Wright, Hays twirler, while Foster, pitching for Glassport, allowed but three safeties.. Sauers Leads Batters.. Goshi, Sauers and Donino were safe hitters for Glassport, Sauers getting three safe blows Foster struck out six Hays players and walked one. Seven Glassportes fanned the breeze, while three walked. Glassport took the lead, scoring one run in the third, but Hays came back in the fourth and tied the score.. Glassport line up with Goshio, left field; Quinn, right field; Duncan, middle field; Sauers, third base; Donino, second base; McKeeta, second base; McVeigh, first base; Germach, catcher; Foster, pitcher.. Play Wilmerding Tonight.. Glassport will open its home league season at the Ninth street grounds this evening with Wilmerding as the attraction, and on Monday evening will face Bill Goehring's West Newton club in a league game at Glassport. Last night's score:
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E | |
| Millers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Glassport | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Two-base hits - Goshio, Sauers, Bingham. First base on balls - Of Wright, 2; Off Foster 1. Struck out by Wright, 7; by Foster, 6. Umpire - Meininger.
Standing of the Clubs
| Team | W. | L. | Pct. |
| Donora | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Duquesne | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| West Newton | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Wilmerding | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Hays | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Glassport | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Clairton | 0 | 2 | .000 |
| McKeesport | 0 | 2 | .000 |
Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 6, 1927 --- BAKE SALE --- The Men's Brotherhood Bible class of the Methodist church will hold another of its famous bake sales tomorrow afternoon. The sale will have two headquarters, one in the office of Harry Grove, Monongahela avenue, and the other in the store room of W. H. Downing, corner of Fifth and Monongahela. Bread, pies, cakes, candy, baked beans and other good things will be for sale. The proceeds will be given toward the cost of repainting the church and installing the new lighting system. The patronage of the community is invited. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 6, 1927 --- CHOIR ASSOCIATION TO MEET --- Tonight the Methodist Episcopal Choir Association will hold a business and social session in the home of Mrs. F. L. Knight, Vermont avenue. There will be an interesting program of games at the close of the business session. F. L. Knight is the president of the organization. New officers for the ensuing six months will be selected. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 9, 1927 --- Former Rep. Upshaw to Speak in Glassport --- At a field day of the Prohibition forces to be held in the First Methodist church, Glassport, next Friday evening when former Representative Upshaw of Georgia, well-known orator and speaker for the Anti-Saloon league, will be the chief attraction. The meeting is a union one for all the churches in the community and a large audience is expected to fill the auditorium to overflowing.. Excellent attendances were noted at all yesterday's services. Judge James H. Gray of Pittsburgh, made a forceful mothers' dat address, and carnations were given to all mothers present by the Brotherhood Bible class. The pageant "The Age-Old Dream" in the evening attracted another large audience.. Tuesday evening at 8:15 a meeting of the official board will be held in the small auditorium of the church, and every member of that board is expected to attend Business of importance.. On Saturday evening the Brotherhood class is holding a banquet to which wives and sweethearts are invited. The class wishes to thank all those who helped make the recent bake sale a success.. Last Friday evening the Methodist Choir association met in regular bi-monthly session to transact business. After the business session a program of entertainment was carried out. The hostess, Mrs. F. L. Knight, served delightful refreshments at the close.. A very important rehearsal of the choir will be held Thursday evening at 8:15 o'clock in the church auditorium. All members urged to be present. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 9, 1927 --- Business Men's Assn. Will Meet Tomorrow --- The regular meeting of the Glassport Business Men's association will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock sharp in the Municipal building with George Lapsley presiding and Joseph E. Pater, acting in his official capacity as secretary. Reports will be given by committees and important business will be transacted. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 9, 1927 --- A euchre benifit will be held at St. Cecelia hall in Glassport tomorrow evening under the auspices of the L. C. B. A. Branch No. 743. All players are invited. Prizes will be awarded the winners. Mrs. Anna M. Connell and Mrs Geneviev Moritz are the women in charge. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 9, 1927 --- GLASSPORTERS TAKE JUNIOR LEAGUE GAME --- The Glassport Reserves defeated the Duquesne Mohawks in a Mon-Yough Junior league game on Saturday afternoon at Glassport by the score of 11 to 10. Snyder was on the mound for the Reserves and allowed 10 hits, struck out nine batters and didn't allow a base on balls. Danko and Kostik pitched for Duquesne and were nicked for 10 blows. Danko struck out five batters while Kostik whiffed six.. The winners lined up with Rusnak, left field; Labon, second base; P. Bill, third base; J. Bill, shortstop; Geffert and Vollmar, right field; Hammel and Tyszkeiwicz, middle field; Kapsar, catcher and Snyder, pitcher. Duquesne lined up with Rader, middle field; Williams, third base; Kostik, left field and pitcher; Hughes, shortstop; Shulte, first base; Moran, second base; Fuldhaus, right field; Hughes, catcher and Danko pitcher.The summary:
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R. | H. | E. | |
| Duquesne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 2 | |
| Glassport | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | x | 11 | 10 | 4 |
Two base hits - Geffert, Hammell, Kapsar, Moran, Hughes. Three base hits - Snyder 2, Williams. Home runs, Snyder, First base on balls - Glassport 5. Struck out - By Snyder 9; By Danko 5; By Kostik 6. Umpire - Simko. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 13, 1927 --- BIRTHDAY PARTY --- A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Mayou on Wednesday in honor of their daughter, Dorella. It was her seventh anniversary. The following were guests: Francis Havier Wagner, Grace Marie Snyder, Dorothy Bryer, Grace Hanley, Thomas McCusker, Catherine Faix, Patrick J. Amber, Helen Grice, John Burke, Sarah Taylor, Johyn C. McNeilis, Helen Shandor, Bobbie Hamilton, Mildred Gripshaw, Jackie schnelzer, Hilda George, Walter Serman, Pearl Grice, Karl Kaufman, Cecilia Pater, Burnett Basch, Anne Gearing, Michael Hrehocik, Kathleen Scheck, Margorie Straker, Stanley Zebroski, Peggy Saire, Hazel Noel, Donald Dulac, Mary McGreevy, Margaret Campbell, John McNeilis, Rose DeLicci, Vincent Mitchell, Francis Belusar, Arthur W. Mayou, Grace Dornburger, Joseph Koller, Lillian Hunt, Kouis DeChecco, James McGinn.. Lunch was served at 5:30 o'clock by Mrs. Saire, Mrs. Schnelzer and Mrs. Mayou. A wonderful time was had by all... Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 13, 1927 --- Tag Day For Benefit Of Local Playgrounds --- A tag day will be conducted in the borough tomorrow for the benefit of playgrounds. The civic club will be in charge of solicitors. Mrs. E. L. Erhard is chairman of the general committee. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 14, 1927 --- Special Song Service At Methodist Church --- A special service of songs of mother and the old home will feature the at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening in the Methodist church. The program follows: Prelude, old time melodies, - "Home Sweet Home," "Silver Threads Among the Gold," "Just a Song at Twilight," Mrs. Ora Milton; hymn of mother's church, "The Church in the Wildwood;" hymn of mother's experience, "In the Secret of His Presence," Mr. Carvath; Oastoral Prayer; hymn of a mother's wish, "Lead Me Gently Home," Mrs. Feick, Mrs. Knight, Mr. Carvath, Mr. Knight; hymn of mother's bible, "There's a Dear and Precious Book," choir; offetory, "How Dear to My Heart Are the Scenes of My Childhood," Mrs. Milton; hymn of mother's spirit, "Peace, Peace, Wonderful Peace," Mrs. Feick, Mrs. Knight, Mr. Carvath, Mr. Knight; hymn of mother's heaven, "I will Sing You a Song of the Wonderful Land," Mrs. Morrish; hymn of mother's hope, "Tell Mother I'll Be There," duet; hymn of mother's guide,He Leadeth Me," congregation; hymn of mother's prayer, "Oh, That My Savior Were Your Savior Too," Miss Cole; Benediction; hymn of mother's faith, "There's A Land That Is Fairer Than Day.". Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Morning preaching service is at 11 a.m. with a sermon by the pastor, the Rev. C. F. Richmond, on the theme "What Happened at Pentecost?" Epworth league meets at 7 p.m. in charge of the president, M. J. Naser.. Services tomorrow in the First Baptist church are as follows: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; preaching services, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with sermons by the pastor, the Rev. C. A. Downing; Senior and Junior B.Y.P.U., 8 p.m. On sunday, May 29, David Hummel, associate director of the boy's department of the McKeesport Y.M.C.A. will preach at the morning service. The class having the greatest number of pennies per foot on the last Sunday of this moth will be given an entertainment in the church. The award is to be based on the number of students in the class. A children's day program will be rendered Sunday, June 12, at which time the annual offering for the old folks' home and orphanage at Mount Lebanon will be taken. Mrs. J. P. Hammel heads the committee. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 14, 1927 --- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH --- The Sabbath school meets at 10 o'clock. Morning preaching service at 11 o'clock, when the pastor will speak on "The Danger of Protracted Temptation." Evening service ay 8 o'clock. At this service the theme of the service will be "Come Thou Into the Ark." The Christian Endeavor meeting will be held at 7:15 p.m. and Prof. Floto will be the leader. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 18, 1927 --- ROTARY CENTURY CLUB STARTS WITH SPLENDID ADDRESS --- A Century club of the Glassport Rotarians was given a start last night at the weekly dinner meeting following a splendid talk in which the workings and requirements of the century club members was explain in a splendid talk by Alex Rankin, McKeesport Rotarian, a past president and member of the century club, of the McKeesport Rotarians. The dinner was served in the First Presbyterian church, with covers for twenty-seven. The three local members inaugurating the century clubhere, those who have attended 100 consecutive meetings, were introduced. They are President Edward Hodgson, Burgess Charles E. Redman and Grover Dulany.. President Edward Hodgson presided and took charge of the program for robert Baxter, taken quite ill after planning the meeting for last evening. Mr. Rankin, J. O. Wright and Dale Allen, of the McKeesport club, were guests of the evening and joined with the local membership in an interesting general discussion of Rotary activities following the address of Mr. Rankin.. Local Rotarians are much taken with "Bill's Bi-Weekly," a club paper put out by William Floto which deals with local and other Rotary subjects. Besides complimenting the issues already put out there are strenuous demands that the effort be continued for the good of the club and its members, to stimulate interest and promote service. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 25, 1927 --- GLASSPORT HI RECORD CLASS TO GRADUATE --- Twenty-eight young men and women, the largest class ever graduated from Glassport High School will receive their diplomas at tomorrow evening's commencement exercises in the Strand theater, at 8 o'clock. An interesting and inspirational program of exercises has been prepared by the Glassport school board and the theater is expected to be filled with parents, relatives and friends of the graduates.. Class night exercises is the feature for the students tonight. Class night is the last informal get-to-gether of the young men and women who will step out into the bigger battle of life after tomorrow. On the program this evening is the senior reception with Robert Whirl as host. and Evelyn Granger as hostess. Included on the program of activities are Clara Ondreyco, Andrew Breen, Fred Oprendek, Ettie Weiss, Chris Trombetta, Aurelia Nix, Raymond Jarrett and Emerson Marks, the latter the president of the junior class of the McKeesport High school. A play "Thank You Doctor" will also be presented tonight. In the cast are Ina Carlson, Peggy Nicol, william Brown, Willard Smith and Victor Meisl. The production is managed and directed by William Davis Grove. Ethel Ercole and Eleanor McGovern have charge of the programs and music respectively.. The members of the senior class who will be graduated tomorrow evening are as follows: Willar Smith, president; Clara Ondreyco, vice president; Robert Whirl, secretary-treasurer; Method Belusar, Andrew Breen, William Brown, Agnes Cagney, Ina Carlson, Helen Cole, Ethel Ecole, Clara Gressler, Evelyn Granger, Davis Grove, Irene Jacobson, Raymond Jarrett, Ethel Kass, John Kachmarik, Eleanor Klein, Annabelle Lapsley, Eleanor McGovern, Victor Meisel, Anna Moreno, Peggy Nicol, Aurelia Nix, Fred Oprendek, Christopher Trombetta, Ettie Weiss and Pete Zeleznik.. The student taking first honors in the 1927 class is Helen Cole, with Eleanor Klein as second honor pupil. All reserved seats will be honored at the Strand theater until 8 o'clock tomorrow night. The theater will be open at 7:15 o'clock.. The commencement night program is as follows: Prelude. Invocation, Rev. C. F. Richmond. Education and Citizenship, Eleanor Klein, Salutorian. Vocal solo, Mrs. Della Warren. Journalism as a Career, Fred Oprendek. Reading, Peggy Nicol. Glassport Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Helen Cole, Valedictorian. Violin solo, Velma Krasik. Address, Rev. D. C. Whitmarsh, McKeesport. Orchestra selection, School Orchestra. Presentation of the class to the school board for diplomas, John S. Hart, Supervising Principal. Presentation of diplomas, Dr. E. L. Erhard. Benediction, Rev. C. A. Downing. Postlude. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 7, 1927 --- GRADUATION OF COMMERCIALS AT ST. PETER'S --- Commencement exercises for the senior commercial class of St. Peter's high school will be held Thursday morning in St. Peter's R. C. church. Solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock by the Rev. P. J. O'Connor, assisted by the Rev. D. J. Haggerty, deacon, and the Rev. Walter O'Hara, subdeacon. The sermon is to be delivered by the Very Rev. Dr. Thomas Glynn, V.I.. Following the exercises at the church, breakfast will be served in the Elks' temple at 10 o'clock A program of vocal and violin selections by Martin Griffin and William O'Hara has been arranged for this portion of the event. Miss Kifer will officiate at the piano. The graduates are as follows: Alvin Anthony Hogan, James Edmund Miller, Joseph Stephen Vapner, Gertrude Maria Beardmore, Helen Josephine Becker, Margaret Beatrice Berta, Martha Regina Boullion, Helen Catherine Carey, Catherine Mary Connors, Mary Margaret Cray, Margaret Eulalia Dandar, Mary Helen Dillon, Verna Marie Donnelly, Mildred Pauline Dulac, Marie Romaine Ginter, Pearl Elizabeth Hanrahan, Marie Catherine Hill, Margaret Theresa Hogan, Anna Alice Kaminsky, Irene Helen King, Eleanora Loretta Lewis, Antoinette Mary Masso, Irene Marie Maturkanich, Helen Bernadette Mulligan, Rose Marie Myers, Catherine Margaret McDermott, Helen Rita McElhinny, Agnes Veronica Patterson, Regina Marie Petras, Hilda Elizabeth Schnore, Lillian Mildred Seiflein, Amelia Rose Shandor, Mildred Marie Smolnicky, Winifred Ann Toohey, Agnes Magdalene Valentine, Mary Ella Wakefield, Mary Eleanor Wargovich, Margaret Ellen Watson, Minnie Elaine Zernity. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 12, 1927 --- Glassport Pershings Winners Over Apollos --- The Glassport Pershings baseball team defeated the McKeesport Apollos on Saturday afternoon. Bennett pitched for the winners and allowed only six hits. Vogle hurled a nice brand of ball for the Apollos and was nicked for seven safeties. Doratio was the leading batter of the day, getting three safeties. The winners lined up with Antico, shortstop; Emery, middle; Doratio, third; Davis, first; Schillaci, second; Bennett, pitcher; Williard, catcher; Milligan, left; Bradley, right. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 13, 1927 --- Glassport Pats Trounce Wilmerding Colts 17-3 In Semi-Pro Loop Game --- Glassport Pats, counting at least two runs in all but one inning, scored an easy Mon-Yough Semi-Pro league victory last evening over the Wilmerding Colts at the Wilmerding grounds by the score of 17 to 3. The Pats took the lead in the first inning and were never in any danger of being overtaken. As a result of the victory, the Pats are in undisputed possession of second place in the league standing, having won three games and lost one. Previous to last night's tilt, the Colts were tied with the Pats for the runner-up position. E. Duncan was on the mound for the Pats and pitched a brilliant game, loosening up only after his mates had piled up a safe lead.. Duncan Effective.. Duncan permitted 11 hits but tightened up with men on bases. He struck out seven batters. Zarobski opposed Duncan on the mound, but was relieved by Stanko, who had been playing middle field. The Pats collected a total of 21 hits off the two Wilmerding hurlers, including seven extra base blows, six doubles and a triple.
Every Glassport player got at least two hits last night, while Sauers, the Pats' third baseman, got four. Hall had three, including two doubles. A. Duncan also collected two doubles.. For Wilmerding, Capo was the best hitter, getting four of his team's 11 safeties. Two of his hits were doubles, while one went for a triple. Attig, J. Cortazzo and Marsh each collected a pair of singles. The score:
| GLASSPORT | R. | R. | PO. | A. | E. |
| Goshio, lf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pforsich, 1b | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Hall, ss | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Sauers, 3b | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A. Duncan,mf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Quinn,rf | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donino,2b | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| F. Quinn, c | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E. Duncan, p | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Totals | 17 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 0 |
Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 14, 1927 --- FINE NEW HIGH SCHOOL PLANNED FOR GLASSPORT --- Would Contain about 16 Rooms and Accommodate 800 Pupils -- WOULD SERVE AS A COMMUNITY CENTER --- One of the best indications that Glassport is one of the most progressive communities in the county is that its board of education is planning to erect a modern new high school building containing about 16 rooms and capable of accommodating at least 800 pupils. It is proposed to erect the structure on property belonging to the school district at third Street and Ohio Avenue; this a lot comprises an entire block and covers practically three acres. The new building would have an auditorium capable of seating 850 persons, a gymnasium, a manual training and domestic science department. It is hoped to have room left for a spacious athletic field, also. The cost will be approximately $175,000.. That the school board means to push this proposition was indicated last night at a special meeting when H. C. Klepper, Pittsburg architect, who has been engaged to make a preliminary survey of the situation, and P. S. McMullen of Glassport, who has been engaged to work in collaboration with the architect, conferred with the board. The board of education emphasized the fact that the new high school which is sorely needed to take care of Glassport's rapidly growing school population, would not only serve this purpose four years to come, but would be a community center as well. They pointed out that there is no large town hall which may be used for community education or public gatherings, and that the new high school auditorium would be an ideal place for this purpose.. Plans for the proposed high school which would be used for junior and senior high school purposes have been approved by the state Department of Education. The total present enrollment of school children at Glassport is about 1,400. With the coming of the Copperweld Steel Co., the completion of the repaving of Monongahela Avenue and the construction of the new Glassport-Wilson bridge, the population of the borough is expected to increase materially. The board of education is looking ahead to this growth, which they feel is just "around the corner". (continued on page 8). Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 14, 1927 --- FOUR CONTAGIOUS CASES DURING WEEK --- Four cases of contagious disease were reported to the bureau of health during the week ended last Saturday, according to the weekly report of health officer Daniel Marsh, issued today. There was one case each of measles, scarlet fever, tuberculosis and lethargic encephalitis. Two homes were were quarantined, two placards removed, seven rooms fumigated, 14 nuisances investigated, 6 health certificates filed and 32 chicken permits issued.. Dr. R. H. McClellan, city bacteriologist, made one examination for diptheria, 22 for tuberculosis and 28 tests from seven samples of milk. The milk test results were satisfactory. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 6, 1927 --- ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN --- Preaching service tomorrow at St. John's Lutheran church is at 10:45 a.m. There will be no evening service. Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. The annual Sunday school picnic is being held this afternoon and evening at the picnic grounds just beyond Boston. A council meeting will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal is Friday at 7:30 p.m. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
August 6, 1927 --- LAWN FETE TONIGHT --- The Reliance Hose company, No. 2 of the Glassport Fire Department will hold a lawn fete this evening on the vacant lot at Seventh and Eighth avenues. This affair will be the climax of a bazar which this company has been conducting all week. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
October 11, 1927 - GLASSPORT CELEBRATION PLANS ENDED - Final plans for the gala celebration in Glassport of Columbus Day, which will also mark the official re-opening of Monongahela avenue, the borough's main thoroughfare that was recently resurfaced, were made at the monthly meeting of the borough council ... The affair will likely be one of the biggest events in Glassport's history and will be featured by participation by dignitaries of Allegheny county and the state and by officials of Glassport, McKeesport, Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad and the Copperweld company of Glassport. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA October/November 2002. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
November 9, 1927 --- SCHOOL BONDS VICTORIOUS BY MARGIN OF 13 --- After one of the closest and most exciting election contests in the history of the borough, exponents of a $200,000 school bond issue won a well-earned victory yesterday by the narrow margin of 13 votes.. The total vote of the three wards was 887 to 874. A big majority in the First ward put the issue over, overcoming the unfavorable vote in the second district of the Third ward, and the third of the Second ward, hot-bed of opponents. School authorities and friends of the issue, of course, were greatly pleased over the result.. The bond issue funds are to be used to erect a new building of 16 rooms and the school board plans to include a good-size auditorium and gymnasium. The new building is to be built on a site owned by the district in the center of the borough between Second and Third streets.. The vote by wards and districts follows:.. First ward -- Yes, 147; no, 17. Second ward -- First district, Yes, 186; no, 132; second district, yes, 198; no, 110; third district, yes, 79; no, 251. Third ward -- first district, yes, 169; no, 131; second district, yes, 108; no, 233. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
JANUARY 20, 1928 ---DRY MEN PAY RETURN VISIT WITHIN WEEK --- Nine places were raided, 13 persons were arrested and large quantities of home brew beer, moonshine, wine and a still were seized when officers of the federal prohibition headquarters in Pittsburgh paid a return visit to Glassport yesterday afternoon. They swooped down on the borough in a quiet manner for the second time in a few days... Of those arrested, 12 posted bonds for hearings before Justice of the Peace E.M. Cox at Munhall. One woman was released on her own recognizance... The bonds were posted at the office of Justice of the Peace Harry L. Grove of Glassport. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA December/January 2002/2003. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
JANUARY 24, 1928 - VERENDA CLUB - Members of the Verenda Club had a party at the home of Michael Macosko of Erie Street, Glassport... Dinner and a light lunch were served by Mrs. Macosko, assisted by her daughters Betty and Vilma... Those present were Julia Anchak, Helen Anchak, Anna Kushner, Margaret Wient, Mary Pastor, Genevieve Vano, Mary Messner, Peggy Chontos, Betty and Vilma Macosko, Mary Yeshinsky, Grace Walters, Julia Macco and Messrs. Joseph Pastor, Jacob Messner, Joey Bubonic, Steve Risnak, Steve Horchar, John Vesley, Frank Opatiny, Bernard Kelly, Andrew Macosko, Michael Macosko, John Kushner and Joev Rusbak. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA December/January 2002/2003. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
FEBRUARY 18, 1928 --- "Y" GIRLS WIN EXTRA PERIOD TILT --- In a game that required an extra five-minute period to decide, the McKeesport YMCA Girls basketball team scored a victory over the Glassport high girls on the "Y" floor last night. The final score was 18 to 17... Miss Sowa made four field goals for the McKeesporters, while Miss Hacker was high scorer for the losers with five twopointers. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA February/March 2003. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
APRIL 19, 1928 --- PERSONALS --- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Berringer of 210 Monongahela Ave., Otto, a son... Mrs. Berringer was formerly Miss Vera Gorman of McKeesport. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA April-May, 2003. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
July 9, 1928 --- GLASSPORT PALS TROUNCE MONROES --- The Glassport Pals won their eighteenth game of the season when they defeated the Monroe Farrells in a one-sided game by the score of 10-1. Mingo and Antico formed the battery for the winners, Mingo having seven strike-outs and allowing only five hits. Mooney, Vignovic and Byard hurled for the losers and the Pals reached them for 15 hits. The Pals will play the Port Vue Pirates tonight at Glassport, the game beginning at 6:30 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 11, 1928 --- Glassport --- The Ladies' Aid society will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. C. C. Davis, 408 Monongahela avenue, Otto. A lawn party will be held. In case of rain, the party will be held in the house. Members are expected to take their husbands or a friend. Division No. 2, Mrs. C. C. Davis, chairman, will entertain and lunch will be served. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 12, 1928 --- MANY RAIDS OVER VALLEY --- Prohibition Agents Suprise Alleged Law Breakers of District -- Glassport, Clairton, Coal Valley, Large, West Elizabeth and Dravosburg were visited by officers of the federal prohibition department yesterday, a total of 12 raids in the district being made. Nineteen persons were arrested. Four other raids were conducted by the officers in Pittsburgh. A total of 50 officers and constables from Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia took part in the raid.. A large quantity of moonshine, wine, malt extract, syrup, gin, beer and moonshine manufacturing apparatus were seized in the raids in the district, the officers reported.. Twelve of the 16 raids conducted yesterday were made on Federal warrants, two on state warrants, while two resulted from open violations. The places raided, the arrests made and liquors siezed follow:
Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 12, 1928 --- LETTER CAUSE OF SHOOTING --- Gun-fire Detracts Attention During Raids; Victim's Condition Serious -- Felix Bucco, of 817 1/2 Monongahela avenue, Glassport, is in McKeesport hospital with serious bullet wounds and Joseph Ranellone, of 822 Monongahela avenue, is in the county jail at Pittsburgh awaiting the outcome of Bucco's injuries, as a result of a shooting affray in Monongahela avenue, yesterday shortly after 6 o'clock. The shooting took place while Federal agents were conducting liquor raids in the borough and added to the general excitement.. The shooting was the result of a letter which Bucco is alleged to have received. Ranellone is believed to have ordered the letter, which was from an attorney, sent to Bucco.. According to Ranellone's story of the affair, Bucco struck him and knocked him to the ground after questioning him about the letter. While he was on the ground, Ranellone said he pulled out his gun and fired four times. Constable Rozansky was standing nearby and heard the shots and overtook Ranellone a short distance from the scene of the shooting. The Glassport police took Bucco to the hospital and Ranellone was taken to the county jail in the automobile of Chief of Police, william Rushe, of Glassport.. Conty Detectives James C. O'Brien and James T. Reddington at the hospital last night sought a statement from the wonded man, whose condition is serious. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 14, 1928 --- GUN BATTLE IS FATAL TO GLASSPORTER --- Of bullet wounds received in a street fight on Wednesday evening shortly after 6 o'clock, Felix Bucco, of Monongahela avenue, Glassport, died yesterday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock in the McKeesport hospital.Joe Ranellone, of 822 Monongahela avenue, Glassport, charged with the shooting, is lodged in the county jail at Pittsburgh. He was arrested by Constable Rozansky, of Glassport, who was standing near the scene of the shooting.. According to Ranellone, Bucco struck him and knocked him to the ground after questioning him about a letter received from an attorney. Ranellone is said to have ordered the letter sent Bucco. After being knocked to the ground, Ranellone told Glassport police and county detectives that he pulled his gun from his pocket and fired four times at bucco. All of the bullets found their mark, a post-mortem examination of the body yesterday at the hospital revealed.. Bucco is survived by his widow, Mrs Reffera Bucco and three step children, by one sister, Mrs. Mico Mato, of Glassport, one brother in New Castle and his parents and five sisters in Italy. The funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Perpetua's Italian R. C. church, Ridge street, this city, in charge of the pastor, Rev. Father rossi. Burial will be at St. Mary's cemetery, Grandview street. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 14, 1928 --- FIRST BAPTIST--- Sunday school meets in the First Baptist church at 10 a.m. Preaching services with sermons by the pastor, the Rev. c. A. Downing, are at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Senior and junior B. Y. P. U. meet at 7 p.m. The B. Y. P. U. will hold a lawn fete Tuesday, July 30, at the church. The Young People's societies will have charge of the evening services during August. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 14, 1928 --- METHODIST EPISCOPAL --- "The Conversion of a Pharisee" will be discussed at the Sunday school meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Methodist Episcopal church. At the 11 a.m. preaching service, the pastor, the Rev. Leroy M. Humes, will speak on the theme "Nehamiah and the Neglected Sabbath Law." At the 8 p.m. service, the sermon will be delivered by the Rev. S. W. Corcoran of the Pittsburgh church union. Epworth league meets at 7 o'clock, the topic being "Poetry of the Social Awakening," and the leader Mr. Snyder. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal is Friday at 7:45 p.m. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 18, 1928 --- Calls Special Meet Of Borough Council --- A special meeting of council for Monday evening at 8 o'clock has been called by Chairman James Hughes, in accordance with action taken at the last regular session. Bids are to be opened on the improvement of Erie avenue from Fourth to Fifth street and of Pacific avenue from Delaware to Summit avenue. Report from the ordinance committee dealing with the changing of the width of Iowa avenue will be heard. The improvement of the thoroughfare was authorized by an ordinance passed in June. A qutation on installing a two-way traffic light on Lincoln street will be received. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 19, 1928 --- Glassport Triumphant Over Elizabeth Rival In 3-2 Mound Battle --- Glassport travelled to Elizabeth last evening and defeated the fast-going Independents in an interesting pitchers' battle before a large crowd. The final score was 3 to 2. It was the first defeat that the Independents have suffered this season, their winning streak having reached nine games previous to last night's contest.. Reisnaur pitched for Glassport and allowed eight hits, fanned six batters, walked two and hit one. VanFossen hurled for Elizabeth and allowed 10 hits and struck out seven. Glassport scored in the first, when Gosio singled. Germack sacrificed and P. Bill singled, scoring Goshio. Elizabeth came back in the same inning and tied the score on doubles by Storer and Werner. Glassport counted another run in the second when S. Bill singled and and scored on Germak's safety. Glassport scored the winning run in the third frame. Babyak singled, went to second on a wild throw and scored on Saurs' single. Elizabeth scored in the third when Bono singled and scored on Wycoff's double. From then on not another run was scored.. The fielding of Saurs and Bohlander was the feature. Germak led Glassport in hitting, while Wycoff and Storer were the leading Elizabeth batsmen.. Glassport will play a Mon-Yough league game with Clairton tonight at Clairton, while tomorrow Glassport will play a league game on the home field with Duquesne Barrys.
| Elizabeth | R. | H. | PO. | A. | E. |
| Storer, mf | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bono, ss | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wycoff, 1b | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Chomo, 3b | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Warner, c | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Bohlander, 2b | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Monheim, lf | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake, lf | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Campagno, rf | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| VonFossen, p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Totals | 2 | 8 | 27 | 11 | 2 |
| Glassport | R. | H. | PO. | A. | E. |
| Goshio, 1b | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Germak, c | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Bill, 3b | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Babyak, ss | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Saurs, 2b | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Quinn, rf | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Bill, mf | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hammel, lf | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Resnaur, p | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 3 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 2 |
Two base hits - F. Quinn, Storer 2, Wycoff, Chomo, Warner; stolen bases --- Germak, Goshio, Storer; sacrifice hits --- Germak, P. Bill, Chomo; hit by pitched ball --- Bohlander, Germak; struck out --- by Reisaur 6, by VanFossen 7; bases on balls --- of Reisnaur 2, off VanFossen 1; umpire --- Smith. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 24, 1928 --- Community Outing at Olympia August 23 --- A community picnic for the people of Glassport will be held on Thursday, August 23, at Olympia park, with plans well advanced to provide a good time for all. There will be free streetcar transportation to and from the park for everybody as well as the children. At the park free coffee and lemonade will be available at the lunch periods. The amusement tickets will be distributed to the children enroute to the park after they have boarded the streetcars. The committee aims to make this outing the equal of those held in other years at Cascade park and Conneaut Lake, with "community progress" a slogan.. In the afternoon there will be free dancing, and another dance at night with an orchestra in attendance. Entertainment will include the usual foot races, tug of war and other contests, and a display of swimming and diving, for prizes donated by merchants and soon to be placed in display in store windows. A perfect baby contest also is announced to be staged during the afternoon dance. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 6, 1928 --- PURITY DAIRY TO HAVE OPENING DAY --- Glassport's finest dairy, and one of the most modern in the district, located at Seventh and Monongahela avenues, will hold its grand opening to the public this evening in its new plant... The plant is a brick structure of two floors, setting off Monongahela avenue. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter October/November 2003 taken from McKeesport Daily News
March 26, 1929 --- LADIES' AID --- The ladies of the M. E. church will meet at 10 Wednesday morning to finish the quilts that have been ordered. Each lady will bring a covered dish lunch.. The regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church will be held Thursday at 2 instead of the usual time because of the holy week services in the evening.. A bake sale will be held on Saturday afternoon in Davis' garage. Home made pies, cakes, donuts, bread and bake beans will be on sale.. The ladies of the society are preparing the black face plays to be held April 11 and 13. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
March 26, 1929 --- NOTES AND PERSONALS --- Mrs. John Woy of Vermont avenue, is seriously ill at her home from injuries she sustained when she fell down a flight of stairs.. The Rotary club will entertain the Clairton Lions club in the Presbyterian church tonight. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
March 27, 1929 --- New Brunswick Trio Defeats Glassport --- The New Brunswick pool trio traveled to Glassport and stopped the winning streak of the Hays outfit of that place. The score was 100 to 79. It was the first setback for the Hays team after eight straight triumps. Ted Nunimaker was a big star for the locals with a high run of 28. The score:
| New Brunswick | 100 | Hays | 79 |
| J. Zoscak | 39 | Fenton | 14 |
| T. Nunimaker | 53 | Preski | 16 |
| P. Kral | 15 | Williams | 52 |
| Total | 107 | Total | 82 |
| Scratches | 7 | Scratches | 3 |
Source: McKeesport Daily News.
March 28, 1929 --- FOUNDRY WORKING 85 PCT. CAPACITY --- The Pittsburgh Steel Foundry corporation, covering 23 acres is one of Glassport's leading industries. This plant came to Glassport in 1899 and has enjoyed a steady growth.. During the first three months of the year the company has been working 85% of its capacity. An official of the company stated this morning that he expected the business to continue on this scale for some time to come.. Four hundred and seventy-five men are employed by the foundry. The product made is steel caqstings, a large percentage being for railroad work. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
March 28, 1929 --- Police Chief Asks Parents To Help Safety Move --- Chief of Police, William Rushe asks all parents to cooperate with the police department in keeping children from using the borough streets for play groud purposes.. The spring weather has brought a multitude of small children out with wagons and skates and the police are anxious to curb accidents.. The chief suggests that the cement walk in front of the school on Erie street be used by the children after school hours. Here there is lots of room and the traffic is much lighter than on main thoroughfares. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 1, 1929 --- SCHOOL BOARD MEETS --- The regular meeting of the school board will be held tonight in the Second ward school auditorium at 7:30. Matters of importance will be discussed. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 1, 1929 --- NEW HIGH SCHOOL --- Work on Glassport's new high school is progressing rapidly as the contractors have been taking advantage of the good weather. It is expected that the work on the roof will be finished this week. The plumbing and heating fixtures are now being put in. After the roof is finished a larger force will be added in hopes that the building will be completed before July 1 as specified in the contract. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 1, 1929 --- HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE --- The Glassport high school debating team meets Clairton in a double debate tomorrow evening. Glassport's affirmative team will debate at Clairton while the negativeteam meets Clairton's affirmative team in the M. E. church at 8 p.m. No admission will be charged, but a free will offering will be taken to help defray expenses of the debaters. A victory for Glassport will practically mean first place in its section. Last year Glassport advanced to the final round before being eliminated by Har-Brac Union high. The subject for debate is "Resolved: That a secretary of education should be established in the president's cabinet." Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 1, 1929 --- NOTES AND PERSONALS --- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunt and daughter, Isabelle, motored to Cochranton yesterday to visit relatives. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cole, who were former residents of Glassport.. Roy Hickes, student at Indiana Normal, has been spending the Easter vacation at the home of his parents, on Ohio avenue.. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross and sons, Stanley and Charles Jr., of McKeesport, visited Mr. and Mrs Thomas Granger, of Ohio avenue, yesterday. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 2, 1929 --- ELECTION POSTPONED --- Due to the fact that many did not know the time and place of the meeting, only ten were present at Sunday's meeting of the V. F. W. to the council chambers. Because of this it was decided to delay the election of officers until Friday evening of this week, at 7:30, in the council chambers of the borough building.. At Friday's meeting, arrangements for another tag sale will be made and a soldier and sailor club may be organized. The Boy Scout who sold the most tags will receive his prize. The committee in charge of the prize-awarding had some difficulty in choosing the winner because some of the boys pooled their interests. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 2, 1929 --- RETURNS TO SCHOOL --- Most of the college students, who have been home in Glassport for the Easter Vacation have returned to resume their studies. Among these are Ina Carlson, Helen Cole, Evelyn Granger and Roy Hickes of Indiana State Teachers' college; Robert Whirl of slippery Rock Normal; Charles Shaw of allegheny college of Meadville; Anna Heath of California Normal. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 4, 1929 --- ODD FELLOWS TO MEET --- Monongahela Valley lodge No. 147, I. O. O. F., will hold it's regular meeting tonight at 8 o'clock. The third degree will be conferred in full form. A special feature of the meeting on Thursday, April 11, will be installation of officers recently elected. The entertainmant committee, headed by F. B. Turney, will be in charge of the program. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 4, 1929 --- PRACTICE STARTS --- Spring baseball practice was started yesterday at Glassport high with a large number of candidates present at the Ninth street grounds. The squad will practice under the direction of Coach Joseph Srp. Several lettermen of last year were present and it is expected that Glassport will have a strong team in this field this year. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 4, 1929 --- PHILATHEA CLASS --- The Philathea class of the Presbyterian church will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The hostesses are Mrs. Oscar Kaeslin and Mrs. Prather Shuster. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 4, 1929 --- NOTES AND PERSONALS --- Mrs. Edith Murdoch of the high school faculty is ill at her home in Otto. Flowers were sent to her by members of the Junior class.. Harold Skodol returned to St. Vincents college yesterday after spending the Easter vacation in Glassport.. State Troopers were in Glassport Tuesday inspecting lights, driver's cards and brakes.. Five members of the Junior class of G. H. S. attended a theater in Pittsburgh to see the drama "Macbeth", in connection with school work. They were Arthur Smith, Sol Darling, William Zeleznick, Duane Watkins and Sam Vignovich.. The Rev. John A. Lapsley, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will be home Sunday, April 7, and asks that all persons who intend to join the church, and any others, be present between 10 and 10:30 o'clock to meet the session. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 6, 1929 --- ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN --- Sunday school will be at 9:45. Church will be at 10:45. On Monday evening the Glad Hand Bible class meets at 8 in the church. On Tuesday evening there will be a church council meeting at 8 o'clock. The Ladies Aid society will hold a roast beef supper in the church basement, Thursday, April 11, from 6 to 8 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 6, 1929 --- PRESBYTERIAN --- Rev. P. H. Kohler, pastor -- Sabbath school at 10. Preaching service at 11. Any desiring to join the church may do so between 10 and 10:20. Christian Endeavor will be at 6:45. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 6, 1929 --- FIRST BAPTIST --- Rev. A. C. Downing, pastor.-- Bible school at 10 am. Senior and Junior B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p.m. Preaching services, 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. At the evening service there will be baptism. Wednesday evening prayer service will be at 7:45.. Thursday evening the Baracas will hold the regular business and social session. There has been a good program prepared. Will Norton, secretary of the McKeesport school board will be the speaker. Lunch will be served.. The annual reports at the yearly business meeting showed the church in the best shape it has yet attained. The B. Y. P. U. had a fine attendance at the rally in Elizabeth.. The Junior Baracas held their monthly class meeting at the home of the teacher, William Derflinger on Thursday. Officers elected were Evan Williams, president; Lester Garland, vice president; Philip Derflinger, secretary; Fred Smith, treasurer. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 6, 1929 --- FIRST M.E. --- Rev. A. H. Davies, pastor -- Sunday school will be at 10 a.m.. Public worship will be at 11 a.m. Rev. Davies will speak on the subject "Some Issues of the Resurrection." At 6:30 p.m. will be Epworth League with the devotional topic " The Christian in Social Life." The leader is Miss Loretta Kline. Evening worship will be at 7:30. There will be a half-hour service followed by the sermon " Timely Companionship." The meeting of the Brotherhood Bible class will be held Monday evening at 7:30. The meeting of Mrs. Thomas Granger's Sunday school class will be Monday evening at 8. The meeting of the Sunday school board will be Tuesday evening at 7:30. Mid-week prayer service is Wednesday at 7:30. The Ladies' Aid society will produce a group of three black face plays: "When Do Women Folks Debate", "Mrs. Pepper's Ghost" and "Black Clouds in the church rooms Thursday and Friday eveningsat 8 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 10, 1929 --- TO PRESENT SHOW --- A "black face" entertainment will be given tomorrow and Friday evenings at the Methodist Episcopal church beginning at 8 o'clock. There will be three presentations. The first will be "Mrs. Pepper's Ghost," those taking part being Mrs. A. Granger, Mrs. C. C. Davis and Arthur Wilkes.. One of the features will be a debate on the question "Resolved, That de Women Folks Ain't Got No Right to Vote in Missibamgis." The officers are Mrs. T. Granger, Mrs. H. H. Schauffler, Mrs. Reese Davis, Mrs. Scott Boor and Mrs. Stewart Morish Taking the affirmative side will be Mrs. John Crouch and Mrs. Craven Hogue. The negative side is composed of Mrs. W. C. Feick and Mrs. Oliver Evans. The judges will be appointed at the debate.. The characters in "Black Clouds" will be taken by Mrs. C. C. Davis and Mrs. A. Granger.. A musical program will be carried out in connection with the presentation. It includes a violin duet by Ralph Williams and Herbert Holyrod, accompanied by Miss Kathryn Holyrod, a solo by Harold Sandow, a guitar selection by James Gatto, two numbers by the ladies quartet and a solo by Mrs. W. C. Feick. A feature on Friday evening will be selections by the Triple Link Quartet consisting of Samuel Dudley, Jr., Edward Burt, Bob McDonald and Arthur Duncan. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 10, 1929 --- CARD PARTY --- The card party held Monday night in the municipal building for the purpose of raising funds for the playgrounds was well attended. The Ladies' Civic club, sponsors of the affair, wish to thank all those who helped to make it a success. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 11, 1929 --- W. O. W. DANCE --- The W. O. W. club of Glassport will hold another in its series of dances on Wednesday, April 17, in the Eagles hall. The dance will be held for the benefit of the Senior class of Glassport high school. The public is invited. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 11, 1929 --- G. H. S. NOTES --- A date was selected for the annual junior-senior prom at a meeting yesterday of the junior class. The prom will be held on Thursday, June 6, at the Monongahela Country club. A musicale will be held late in April for the purpose of raising funds. A high school paper will be published by the students and issued every Friday. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 11, 1929 --- ODD FELLOWS --- Monongahela Valley lodge No. 147, I. O. O. F. will install recently elected officers at its regular meeting tonight in the hall at Seventh street and Monongahela avenue. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 12, 1929 --- DROPS DEAD --- Howard Huntington, aged 57, president of the Sandusky Cooperage company, dropped dead in New York city last Saturday. He was buried in St. Louis on Tuesday. A branch of the company is located in Glassport. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 17, 1929 --- ROTARY MEETS --- The Rotary club of Glassport held its weekly meeting in the Presbyterian church last night at the usual time. The meeting was in charge of W. W. King, and the topic discussed was "Jewelry." John Redman won the door prize donated by Mr. King.. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Delaney and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hodgson will leave tomorrow to attend the district conference at Greensburg. About 15 members and ladies will attend the conference banquet on Thursday evening. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 17, 1929 --- GAME CANCELLED --- The baseball game scheduled for yesterday between McKeesport high and Glassport was postponed on account of rain. It is likely that the game will be played at a later date. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 17, 1929 --- BIBLE CLASS TO MEET --- The monthly business meeting of the Young People's Bible class, Miss Gillis, teacher, will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the home of Miss Hazel Williams, Ohio avenue. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 18, 1929 --- EPWORTH LEAGUE --- A meeting of the Epsworth League of the M. E. church was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Scott Boor of Vermont avenue. President Fred Kass was in charge. final arrangements for the play, "Fun on the Podunk Limited," were made. It was decided to hold a supper on April 26 for the play cast. Lunch was served by the hostess. Those present were Catherine Stremme, Loretta Kline, Edith Snyder, Alberta Davies, Marion Granger, Barbara Johnson, Jennie Murray, Mrs. Chorlotte Schmidt, Mrs. O. Wagner, Mrs. S. Boor, Helen Deremer, Virginia Ardinger, Fred Kass, Arthur Wilkes, Joseph Snyder, Albert Jones, Harvard Hale, William Brown.. The Ever Ready Bible class held its meeting before the Epworth League meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 18, 1929 --- BANKING REPORT --- The banking report for Tuesday in the Glassport public schools is as follows: Second Ward, Miss (Bertha) Dietz, 40 per cent, $6.23; Miss (Mary) Russell, 35 per cent, $7.62; Miss Cairns, 18 per cent, $1.19; Miss McElhatten, 25 per cent, $3.46; Miss Eicher, 30 per cent , $5.92; Miss (Dorothy) Holroyd, 8 per cent, $3.25; Miss (Mabel) Whirl, 19 per cent, $8.30; Miss (Leona) Wadsworth, 6 per cent, $1; Miss (Anna) Broder, 24 per cent, $4.70; Miss (Naomi) Birch, 8 per cent, $1.40; Miss (Edna G.) Cruthers, 9 per cent, $1; Miss (Mary J.) Easton, 11 per cent, 90 cents; Miss (Flora) Smith, 15 per cent, $3.25; Miss (Blanche) Heath, 3 per cent, $1.20; The total amount was $48.42.. Third Ward, Miss (Jean) Redman, 42 per cent, $6.69; Miss (Edna) Howard, 68 per cent, $7.12; Miss Richards, 56 per cent, $7.65; Miss Gass, 40 per cent, $4.49; Miss (Mae) Gearing, 27 percent, $2.95; Miss Matey, 30 per cent, $4.03; Miss (Mary) Koch, 28 per cent, $4.08; Miss (Evelyn) Hough, 22 per cent, $2.95; Miss (Alma) Spittal, 28 percent, $5.34; Miss (Thelma) Snyder, 17 per cent, $2.65; Miss (Carolyn T) Hunt, 37 per cent, $4.48. The total amount was $52.34. Source: McKeesport Daily News. (First Names ) provided by R. A. Uher.
April 18, 1929 --- INSPECT LIGHTS --- State troopers were in Glassport yesterday inspecting auto lights. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 22, 1929 --- NOTES AND PERSONALS --- Miss Mollie Hughes of 814 Ohio avenue, was brought home Saturday from the McKeesport hospital where she underwent an operation.. Helen Hornfeck, a student nurse in the Mercy hospital, spent yesterday at her home.. Helen Cole, a student at Indiana State Teacher's college, entertained Marie George, a classmate, at her home this weekend. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 22, 1929 --- BIRTHDAY PARTY --- Charlotte Schmidt, of 520 Ohio avenue, entertained Saturday at a birthday party in honor of her daughter, Irene. It was her fourth birthday anniversary. Games were played and some of the girls danced.Many beautiful gifts were received by the honored guest. Prizes were won by Betty Darling and Dorothy Squibb. After the social hour, lunch was served by Mrs. Schmidt, assisted by Mrs. Thomas Craig and Mrs. Edythe Vallowe.. Those present were Betty Darling, Louise and Garnet Tauber, Shirley Granger, Isabelle Hunt, Mrs. Sady Williams and daughter Dorothea, Mrs. Mary Dudley and daughter Doris May, Phyllis Snyder, Lois and Vivian Milton, Leona and Shirley Feick, Louise and Dorothy Kass, Anne and Virginia Gearing, Dorothy and Edna Squibb, Mrs. Regina Brockett and daughter, Geraldine, Grace Marie Snyder, Junior Peterson, Boyd Peterson, Harry Watkins all of Glassport; Hazel Ann McCorkle of Elizabeth; Mrs. Bessie Baird and son, Billy of Homestead Park; Mrs. Margaret Smith and daughter, Janet and Martha Jane Vallowe of Homestead. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 24, 1929 --- ROTARY CLUB --- The Glassport Rotary club met last night in the Presbyterian church. The meeting was in charge of V. E. Griffin who spoke on "Golf." Mr. Griffin told of the pleasures and benefits derived from the game of golf.. Grover Delaney and Edward Hodgson presented a report of the Thirty-third district conference at Greensburg last Thursday. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 24, 1929 --- PRESENTS MUSICALE --- The Junior class of Glassport high school will present a musicale tonight and tomorrow night in the Second ward school auditorium for the benefit of the junior-senior prom to be held June 6 at the Monongahela Country club. The time is 7:30.. The program follows: Selections by the High school Orchestra; dance by Helen Klob; viola solo, Alex Nizinski; selections by the Holyroyd Trio; song selections by Pauline Graham and Ethel Stewart; reading by Doris Henderson; song, "Dat Dog-gone Dog," by Olga and Tynl; orchestra selection; harmonica selections, John Wilhelm; dance by June Dietz; clarinet solo by Lois Matthews... Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 25, 1929 --- CIVIC CLUB --- There will be a meeting of the Ladies' Civic club tonight at 7:30 in the municipal building.
April 25, 1929 --- BANKING REPORT --- The banking report in the Glassport public schools for Tuesday is as follows: First Ward, Mrs. Milton, 25 percent, $3.92; Miss (Margaret) Edmundson, 20 percent, $2.22; Mr. (Emro) Gergely, 2 percent, $1; The total was $7.14. Second Ward, Miss (Bertha) Dietz, 36 percent, $7.83; Miss (Mary) Russell, 39 percent, $5.34; Miss Cairns, 15 percent, $1.52; Miss McElhatten, 19 percent, $3.11; Miss Eicher, 30 per cent , $3.59; Miss (Dorothy) Holroyd, 15 percent, $3.01; Miss (Mabel) Whirl, 19 per cent, $11.81; Miss (Leona) Wadsworth, 9 percent, $2.35; Miss (Anna) Broder, 18 percent, $3.25; Miss (Naomi) Birch, 8 per cent, $1.40; Miss (Edna G.) Cruthers, 9 per cent, $1; Miss (Mary J.) Easton, 3 percent, 50 cents; Miss (Flora) Smith, 13 per cent, $1.75; Miss (Blanche) Heath, room 14, did not bank; The total amount was $45.06.. Third Ward, Miss (Jean) Redman, 43 per cent, $6.69; Miss (Edna) Howard, 73 percent, $7.48; Miss Richards, 62 percent, $6.75; Miss Gass, 36 percent, $5; Miss (Mae) Gearing, 28 percent, $3.30; Miss Matey, 26 percent, $3.55; Miss (Mary) Koch, 23 percent, $3.56; Miss (Evelyn) Hough, 16 percent, $2.25; Miss (Alma) Spittal, 25 percent, $3.62; Miss (Thelma) Snyder, 20 percent, $3.10; Miss (Carolyn T) Hunt, 32 percent, $5.12. The total amount was $49.43. Source: McKeesport Daily News. (First Names ) provided by R. A. Uher.
April 25, 1929 --- BIRTHDAY PARTY --- Mrs. Dave Lebowitz entertained Sunday with a party in honor of the fifth birthday anniversary of her daughter, Rea. Games were played and useful gifts were received by the honored guest. Lunch was served. The table was set with favors for each little guest. Those present were Phyllis Snyder, Betty Darling, Grace Marie Snyder and Ester and Rose Klein from Glassport; Miriam Kline, Edith Kline, Louise Lebowitz, Gladys and Rica Speigle and Fern Schulof of McKeesport. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 25, 1929 --- NOTES AND PERSONALS --- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Byard of Vermont avenue visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Strathearn of Clairton.. William Burton of Vermont avenue is visiting his son, Chester Burton of Indiana, Pa. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 29, 1929 --- CARD PARTY --- A card party is to be held tomorrow night for the benefit of the St. Cecilia's church at the school hall. Euchre and five hundred will be played, starting at 8:30. Beautiful prizes will be awarded the winners. Lunch will be served. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 1, 1929 --- DOLLAR SOCIAL --- The Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will meet at the home of Mrs. Gwendolyn Richards, Michigan avenue, tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock. Each member will bring a dollar and tell how she earned it. Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Richards will be the hostesses. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 3, 1929 --- MISSIONARY SOCIETY --- The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church held a meeting last night at the home of Mrs. Gwendolyn Richards of Michigan avenue. Twelve members were present. After a business and social session lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Richards, assisted by Mrs. Hoffman.. Those present were Mrs. J. Lapsley, Mrs. D. Lapsley, Mrs. E. L. Erhardt, Mrs. S. Gibson, Mrs. Margaret Brown, Mrs. P. Kohler, Mrs. Clem Edmundson, Mrs. J. Breen, Mrs. G. Richards, Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. J. Hammel, Mrs. Edward Williams and Miss Brown. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 3, 1929 --- NOTES AND PERSONALS --- William Richards and Ellwyn Williams left this morning for St. Louis. They expect to be back next Wednesday.. The Philathea class of the Baptist church will hold a business meeting at the church tonight.. The Protectorian club, Dames of Malta, No. 42, were entertained at the home of the Misses Easton on Tuesday. About forty guests were present.. Boy Scouts, troop 1, will meet tomorrow night in the M. E. church basement. Scoutmaster A. Washburn will be in charge.. American Legion, post No. 443, will meet tonight in the municipal building. Post Commander Andy Edding will be in charge. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 7, 1929 --- AMERICAN LEGION FUND --- with $1,500 already received, the Glassport American Legion post No. 443, repaired for the final two weeks of the $3,000 drive for a new home. Donations are received at Sixth and Monongahela avenue where a tent has been directed. Contributions can be sent to Treasurer Kearney at the Glassport Trust company. On Tuesday, August 13, the benefit show will be held at the Strand theater, entitled "Behind the German Lines." There will be a special mantinee for children on this date. Several of the contributors have raised their amount. They are following Fabry Hardware company, from $30 to $50; Andy Edding, from $1 to $10; Arch Brown, from $1 to $4; and Ben's Cleaning shop, from $1 to $5.. In addition to the names announced in this column last week, the following have been put on the donor roll: Mrs. Svatz $1.25; Harry Coddington, Jr., $1; Ethel Wilson $1; George Melvin $1; Bert Myers $1; Patsy Yocco $1; Friends $1; Roy Halverson $1; Friend $1; John Schmidt $1; P. D. Scinlio $1; Patsy Cicanty $1; A. Farrando $1; F. Larcinese $1; Friends $1; Andy Peko $1; F. M. Stevens $1; Mrs. Julia Manning $1; A. Washburn $1; William Schnupp $1; Harry Byard $1; W. h. Greinert $1; George Sitko $1; John Clintner $1; John Burton $1.. M. A. Smith $1; J. E. Pevision $1; Stallings $5; Harry Rommel $5; Glassport F. O. E. No. 1185, $5; Charles Lapsley $1; Edmund Coridon $1; J. C. Pforsich $5; Friends $1; Nick Adamcski $1; Mike Andrews $3; Burt Smith $2; D. Lerie $3; James Hayce $1; John Hayes $1; T. F. Soles $5; John Lust $1; C. M. Edmundson $1; Alfred Williams $1; Clara Frass $1; Callahan family $3; George Fifee $1; Attorney Thomas Finley $5; William Shaw $1; C. C. Davis $1; H. J. Kennedy $2; J. C. Little $5; A friend, 75 cents; J. R. Woy $1; John Klinker $1; A. Ondreko $5; Chester Barton $1; A. Michalson $1; A. J. Wichman $1; Michael Crobak $1; Andy Crobak $1; J. M. Baker $2; O. C. Orbin $1; C. J. Resnik $1; John Evans $1; D. V. Lapsley $1; J. C. Muse $1; Victor Graff $5; J. L. Close $5; Mike Bill $1; Metro Bill $1; John Granger $5; M. Hazuga $1; Bob Grise $1; Pete Goshio $6; Al Morgan $1; Bill Richards $10; Richard Tate $1.. Mrs. G. Kaeslin $1; E. Shaner $2; Chas. Tomedolskey $2; Mrs. Wisser $1; Hazel Sigler $1; J. M. May $1; Frank DeCarlo $1; Michael Macosko $2; A. Sinko $2; John Kapsar $1; S. A. Nipps $1; William Vollmer, Jr. $1; J. N. Sherer $1; M. Hospidar $1; Joseph Telega $2. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 5, 1929 - DUBRANSKI TO KEEP HIS MITT SLINGERS BUSY - Joe Dubranski, local fight manager, intends to keep his stable of mitt slingers busy during the coming fall and winter campaign. He recently took under his wing Mickey Zelnack of Glassport, brother of "Chuck," well-known middleweight. Mickey is ready to meet any boy around 136 pounds. McKeesport Heritage Newsletter August/September 2004 originally taken from McKeesport Daily News.
December 20, 1929 --- ODD FELLOWS INITIATE --- The degree team of Wilmerding lodge No. 1067, I. O. O. F., conferred the first degree on a class of 11 candidates last evening in the club rooms of Monongahela Valley lodge No. 147. A large crowd of local and visiting Odd Fellows witnessed the proceedings Rev. W. T. Hartley and S. E. Schenck, district deputy grand marshal of the sixth district, gave speeches on the principles and benefits of Odd Fellowship. The Triple Link quartet, composed of J. Ed. Burt, Robert McDonald, Arthur Duncan and Samuel J. dudley gave several selections, while other members also sang. A rising vote of thanks was given by the local members for the Wilmerding lodge. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
December 20, 1929 --- GIRL SCOUTS --- Girl Scouts troop 31 held a Christmas party last evening in the Lutheran church. Games were played in which prizes were awarded to viola Hacker, Margaret Daniels, Ethel Handley and Mrs. Turney. Christmas carols were sung and gifts were exchanged. Lunch was served by Helen Day, Kathryn Hardy and Dorothy Day. The scouts had as their guests, Mrs. Lansberry and Miss amelia Benner. Those present were Mrs. Turney, viola Hacker, Mrs. Lansberry, Zelma Lostetter, Ethel Handly, Betty Schrontz, Eleanor Payne, Ethel Hixon, viola Hall, Elsie Richards, Mae Williams, Arlawine Jarrett, Miss Benner, Opal Daniels, Margaret Daniels, Gladys Peterson, Ruth Reed, Nedr Neidemeyer, Helen Day, dorothy Day, Kathryn Hardy and Betty Robbins. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
December 20, 1929 --- AMERICAN LEGION --- Glassport American Legion post No. 443, will meet this evening in the municipal building in charge of Post Commander Andrew Edding. First reading will be given on several new by-laws. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 17, 1930 --- GLASSPORT --- A Sunday school party was held last evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Byard of Vermont Avenue with members of her Methodist Sunday school class being present ...Those present were Hannah Henderson, Helen Deremer, Edith Robinson, Rhoda Byard, June Byard, Jack Byard, Leslie Hoffman, Carl Hixson and Frank Pryor. McKeesport Heritage Newsletter December 2004 / January 2005 originally taken from McKeesport Daily News.
February 1, 1930 --- Committee Meets --- The building and executive committee of Glassport American Legion post No.443 met last evening in the building at Fifth street. Arrangements for painting the inside of the new home were made. It was decided that the plaster work will be done in buff, while the woodwork will be varnished. Paint is to be donated by the Fabry hardware company of Glassport. A load of coal was donated by the Dobbins Coal company of Glassport. The members of the committee present at last night's meeting were Commander Andrew Edding, George Payne, H. C. Frayer, George Polite, Edward Babyak and Charles Morgan. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
February 1, 1930 --- Dog Bites Three --- A dog which made its home under a store at Seventh and Monongahela avenue has bitten three persons, it was reported to the Glassport police department. One of the victims was John Bogaman of the Ninth avenue hotel. The names of the other two, a man and a woman were not learned. Lieutenant Ailey E. Llyod said that the flooring of the building would be torn up today in order to get the dog. It will be killed and the head sent to West hospital where it will be examined for rabies.The dog has a litter of pups, and this is believed to be the cause of its viciousness. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
February 1, 1930 --- Boy Scouts --- Boy Scouts, troop 1, of Glassport met last evening in the Methodist church in charge of the scoutmaster, Alonzo Washburn. The scouts will attend the rally to be held in the McKeesport Y.M.C.A. on February 11, and last evening's meeting was for the purpose of practice and demonstration in preparation for the rally. Clyde McCracken was appointed troop bugler. The following are the boys who will participate in the events at the rally: dressing race, Ward Unger; knot tying, Kramer Ritt; fire by friction, Richard Wardrop; compass relay, Kramer Ritt, Ward Unger, Harold Furst, and Joseph Lebowitz; blanket stretcher contest, Harold Furst, Earl Dudley, Albert Slack and George Streza. The alternates are Albert Slack, Robert Slack, Bud Shaw, Joseph Zick and Clyde McCracken. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
February 1, 1930 --- Health Board --- A reorganization meeting of the Glassport health board was held on Tuesday evening in the municipal building. A new board is formed every two years. The new officers elected at the meeting were Dr. E. L. Erhard, president; Dr. A. E. Shaner, vice president; Frank D. Rommel, secretary; Vincent Lupo, health officer. Other members of the board are Charles Walters and Harry Byard. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 7, 1930 --- HAMELA STAR AS GLASSPORT PALS WIN, 6-0 --- Glassport Pals won their third game of the season yesterday when they traveled to Clairton and shut out the strong St. Joseph club by the score of 6 to 0. Halmela again pitched fine ball for the Pals setting the home team down with three scattered hits and issuing but two bases on balls.. The Pals bunched three hits, a double and two singles to tally twice in the opening frame. Five hits, a sacrifice and a Clairton error, resulted in four more markers in the third frame. Glassport's attack was led by Zurenda and Tablar, each of whom had a double and a single in three trips to the plate. Antico, Glassport's first baseman, thrilled the large crowd in the third inning when he made a beautiful somersault catch in short right field.. Tomorrow evening, at 6:30 at the Ninth street grounds, the Palls will meet the Hoo Doo nine of Clairton. The score:
| GLASSPORT | AB. | R. | H. | P. | A. | E. |
| Shyosky,lf | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mingo, 2b | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zurenda, ss | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tablar, mf | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antico, 1b | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Nuchie, 3b | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mario, rf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mal, c | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Halmela, p | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Totals | 24 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 1 |
| CLAIRTON | AB. | R. | H. | P. | A. | E. |
| Chasio, mf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sohtis, lf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maholsky, 2b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Grunsky, ss | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxie, 1b | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Gretz, rf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manoron, 3b | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kopil, c | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Fisher, p | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Totals | 21 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 1 |
Two-base hits -- Zurenda, Tablar, Mingo. Struck out by Halmela 9, by Fisher 9. Base on balls off Halmela 2. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 7, 1930 --- GLASSPORT RIXEY TEAM ORGANIZED --- The Rixey A. C. baseball team of Glassport was organized at a meeting held last evening at Rixey's pool parlor. The team will be sponsored by Rixey Packard, well-known coach of the Glassport Odds football team, while Joe Picketts will manage the club.. Practice sessions will be held each evening this week, weather permitting and it is expected that the season will be opened some evening next week. All home games will be played at the Ninth street grounds.. Games are desired with all clubs in the 18 to 21 year old class, such as the Glassport Pals, Dravosburg American Legion, Elizabeth, Elrama, Christy Park, Blythdale Riversides, De Sotos, Liberty Autos, Buena Vista, Duquesne, Clairton, Jeannette Giants, Blaine Hill Celties and others. Call Glassport 28323 between 9 and 10 p.m. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 7, 1930 --- Condition of Glassport Infant Is Still Serious --- The condition of Patricia Anne Mellor, two month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mellor of 403 Ohio avenue, who suffered a bad concussion of the right side of the brain on Sunday evening when the perambulator in which she was riding, with her brother, age 18 months, was struck by an automobile, is still serious, it was reported today. The brother escaped injury.. Both children were thrown to the concrete sidewalk in Monongahela avenue, as an automobile, driven by Pandl Shencreko, of 203 Telegram building, Tarentum, attempted to pass a streetcar. The driver of the auto has been freed under a $1,000 bond. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 9, 1930 --- Glassport Gains 2,321 By 1930 Population Figures --- The Borough of Glassport is growing. With reports of some boroughs of Allegheny county and a number of cities and towns of nearby counties showing a loss, Glassport comes to bat with a nice gain.. The official figures for Glassport, released late yesterday, show a gain of 2,321 persons over the 1920 census figures.. The population for Glassport is given as 8, 280, against 5, 959 for 1920. The gain is a fraction more than 38 percent, which is considered excellent... Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 9, 1930 --- PASTOR TO BE INSTALLED --- Rev. F. W. Chadwick, pastor of the Glassport Presbyterian church, will be installed at a service this evening in the church at 8 o'clock. Rev. E. R. Tait of Clairton, will preach the sermon. Rev. Lester D. Say, of East McKeesport, will charge the pastor, and Rev. Robert H. Kirk, of Elizabeth, will charge the congregation. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 9, 1930 --- ODD FELLOWS --- Monongahela Valley lodge No. 147, I. O. O. F., met last night in the lodge rooms in charge of Noble Grand Ralph Dudley. It was decided to hold memorial services for deceased members on Sunday, June 8, and members and Rebekahs will meet in the hall at 2 o'clock that day. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 9, 1930 --- AMERICAN LEGION --- Glassport American Legion post, No. 443, will hold its semi-monthly meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in the Legion hall. Plans for Memorial Day services to be held Sunday, May 25, will be made. Commander Andrew Eddington will preside. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 9, 1930 --- GYM SHOW --- Tickets for the High School gymnasium exhibition on Friday, May 16, will be on sale today. The show will be in charge of Harry Dippold, physical instructor of the High School, and over 400 students will take part. Calisthenics, marching and drills will be exhibited. The program will start at 3:15 and last for two hours. The admission fee is small. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 9, 1930 --- BOOSTERS TO VISIT --- The Men's Bible class of the first Baptist church will be visited on Sunday morning by W. L. Crum, of the Loyal Men's Bible class, of the Duquesne Baptist church, in the interests of a Baptist men';s rally to be held in the Duquesne church next Tuesday evening, May 13. Mr. Crum will present the plans for the rally meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 14, 1930 --- KELLY TO ATTEND ANNUAL BANQUET AT GLASSPORT --- The Business Men's association of Glassport will hold it's sixth annual banquet tomorrow night at 7 o'clock in the Glassport Presbyterian church..Congressman Clyde Kelly will be the honor guest of the evening and Attorney Benjamin Lencher of Pittsburgh, former assistant district attorney of Allegheny county will be principal speaker. Joseph Burns, council for the Independent Builders Association of Pennsylvania will also speak.. In addition to the speaking, there will be other entertainment by Miss Dorothy Jubelirer of McKeesport, who will sing several solos, while Joe Gould, well known humorist, will present a monologue. Samuel A. Weiss, Esq., president of the association, will be toastmaster and Milton snyder, retiring president will act as chairman. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 14, 1930 --- GUN CLUB ORGANIZED --- In connection with the local Sportsmen's club, a gun club has been organized and the first match will be held Wednesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. on the hill near McMullen's. Members are requested to take guns and shells. Clay pigeons will be supplied. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 14, 1930 --- TO USE SUPPLY PASTORS --- The official board of the Glassport Methodist church met last evening in the church parlors at which time church affairs were discussed. Rev. Thomas G. Hicks, district superintendent, was present.. Following the death of Rev. Davies, it was decided to carry on with supply pastors until the conference in October. A committee of Harvey Shauffler, M. J. Naser and Mrs. C. C. Davis was formed to supply the ministers.. The choir will have charge of next Sunday's service. On Sunday, May 25, M. J. Naser will occupy the pulpit. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 14, 1930 --- FINISH BANQUET PLANS --- The monthly meeting of the Glassport Businessmen's association was held last evening in council chambers of the municipal building. Final arrangements for the sixth annual banquet to be held Thursday evening at 7 o'clock were made, and it was announced that 150 people will be seated. It was announced also that the industrial and school exposition proved a success, and $200 will be turned over to the civic club.. The recently elected officers will be installed at the banquet on Thursday. They are Samuel A. Weiss, president; Robert D. Paul, vice president; William P. Broder, secretary; and A. A. Raden, treasurer. Hon. Clyde Kelly will be the honored guest at the banquet. The principal speech will be given by Benjamin Lencher, former assistant district attorney. Joseph A. Burns, council for the Independent Grocers association, will also speak. The Glassport high school orchestra will furnish music. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 14, 1930 --- NOTES --- Two coal hoppers of a P. & L. E. freight train jumped the tracks last night about 7 o'clock and damaged the cars. The accident occurred near Fifth and Allegheny streets.. A truck owned by Frank Dworek, of Glassport, caught fire from the dump at Second street, and both fire companies responded to extinguish the blaze. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 15, 1930 --- GLAD HAND CLASS MEETS --- The Glad Hand Bible Class of the Methodist Church met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. John Lust. A large turnout of members was on hand. It was decided that the annual straberry social held by the class will be on June 22 in the church basement. Mrs. M. J. Naser, the teacher, presided at the meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 15, 1930 --- BANQUET TONIGHT --- The sixth annual banquet of the Glassport Business Men's Association will be held tonight at 7 o'clock in the Presbyterian church. Congressman Clyde Kelly will be the honored guest. Menjamin Lencher and Joseph A. Burns will speak. There will be other entertainment. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 15, 1930 --- CHOIR REHEARSES --- The choir of the Methodist church will hold its final practice tomorrow evening in the church. before it has charge of the church services on Sunday morning. A full turnout is requested by Earl Deremer, the director. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 15, 1930 --- AMERICAN LEGION --- The drum and bugle corps of the American Legion post will practice this evening in charge of J. Ed. Burt and Fred Clague, instructors. The semi-monthly meeting will be held Friday evening in charge of the Post Commander, Andrew Edding, at which time plans for Memorial day services will be further discussed. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 17, 1930 --- 400 TAKE PART IN GYM EXHIBIT--- The gymnasium of Glassport high school was filled to capacity last night, when nearly 400 students presented the first gym show under the direction of Harry dippold, physical educator. The musical accompaniment was played by Miss Eleanor Wylie, music instructor.. The following program was presented: Wand exercises, groups 7-1, 7-2 and 7-3; folk dance, girls of group 8-1 and 8-2; side horse vaulting, boys of group 10-1; game of "circle dodgeball," boys of group 8-1 and 8-2; waltz tap dance, girls of group 12; free exercises, boys of groups 9-1, 9-2 and 9-3; floor pyramids; apparatus activities, boys of groups 7-1 and 7-2; game of rope skipping relay, girls of 7-1, 7-2 and 7-3; Danish fundamental exercises, boys of groups 10, 11 and 12; folk dance, girls of group 9; basketball relay, boys of group 9; rhythmic swings, girls of group 10; parallel bars, boys of groups 11 and 12; end ball game, girls of group 10; maypole dance, girls of group 7; tumbling, boys of group 8; apparatus activities, girls of group 9; May day exercise, girls of group 11 and 12. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 17, 1930 --- FURTHER MEMORIAL PLANS --- The semi-monthly meeting of the Glassport American Legion post, No. 443, was held last evening in the Legion hall with Post Commander Andrew Edding in charge. Further plans for the memorial Day program were made, and it was announced that poppy day will be on next Saturday, with girls of the high school selling the flowers. The Memorial Day program will be given on Sunday, May 25, at 2 o'clock. There will be a parade with borough officials, organizations and bugle corps taking part. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 17, 1930 --- BIRTHDAY PARTY --- A number of friends gathered at the home of Lucille Fern Smith, of Ohio avenue, on Thursday to help celebrate her eighth birthday anniversary. Parlor games and songs were enjoyed, after which punch was served. Pink was the color scheme. The honored guest was the recipient of many gifts.. Those present were Sara Naser, Edna Owens, Laura Henderson, Eleanor Lapsley, Arlene Phyllis Smith, Lucille Fern Smith, Marjorie Ingraham, Anna Graf, Agnes Pangzol, Dorothy Evans, Virginia Coulson, June Coulson, DeWayne Halvorsen, Eugene Rankin, Jack Armor, Harry Watkins and Bobby Rushe of Glassport; Audrey Schuch, Virginia Fichtner and Grace Richards of Dravosburg and Dorothy Wallis of McKeesport. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 17, 1930 --- LADIES' AID MEETING --- The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church met Thursday evening in the church parlor. The president, Mrs. Gillie, presided.. A bake sale has been planned for Saturday, May 24, in the Davis garage. Friday, July 11, is the date set for the lawn fete. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 23, 1930 --- EXAMS TUESDAY --- Final examinations for the students of the Junior-Senior High School will start on Tuesday and continue for three days. The annual school picnic will be held June 4 at Olympia park. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 23, 1930 --- BOY SCOUTS --- Boy Scouts, Troop 1, of Glassport, will meet this evening in the Third ward school headquarters in charge of Scoutmaster Alonza Washburn. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 23, 1930 --- PARKING BANNED --- Chief of Police Michael J. Cobak announced yesterday that parking will not be permitted on the streets after midnight unless lights are left on. Cars violating this rule will be tagged beginning tonight, he said. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 26, 1930 --- PARADE FEATURES MEMORIAL SERVICE --- A memorial parade was the main feature of Memorial Day services in Glassport yesterday afternoon by American Legion post No. 443. The affair marked the first appearance of Glassport's drum and bugle corps and many favorable comments were heard.. The parade formed at Monongahela avenue and Lincoln street in Otto and marched to Ninth street, to Ohio, to Seventh, to Monongahela and to Memorial park. The order of march was as follows: Police department, color bearers, borough officials, Glassport community band, Sons of Italy, drum and bugle corps of Daniel Keffer post No. 75 of Glairton, Glassport fire trucks and firemen, drum and bugle corps of Alonzo L. Weigle post No. 553, of Elizabeth, Slavish political club, drum and bugle corps of George Westinghouse post No. 230, of Wilmerding, Private Claude Beliz post No. 380, of Dravosburg, band of Boy Scouts of German Evangelical Congregational church of McKeesport, troop 26, Glassport Boy Scouts, Glassport Girl Scouts, Civil war veterans, drum and bugle corps of Glassport American Legion post No. 443.. The parade was followed by services at Memorial park. First events were the firing squad and taps. The opening was in charge of Post Commander Andrew Edding and Adjutant H. C. Freyer. Roll call of departed comrades was read and a flower was presented to relatives of deceased soldiers. Following is the list of dead: Harry Helsel, Civil War veteran, Michael Evans, Eugene Stepko, Rehn McShane, Adam Salvadore, Stanley Price, John Strobejko, John Skalski, Lewis Foster, Mike Lang, Chester Norris, Andrew Murawski, Vincent J. Tavalora, Charles Papernick, Andrew Barnack, Conrad Pfluger, Alfred Tripitelli, Gus Stepko, Ben Terwilliger, Albert Santucci, Henry Tate, Reginald C. Hunt, W. D. Johns, Mike Leshnock, Henry Watkins, Clyde Cady, Christopher C. Stokes, Robert Case, Michael J. Price, Ira J. Denner, Charles McCracken, Stanley Bada.. "America" was played by the community band. Invocation was pronounced by Rev. C. A. Downing, pastor of the First Baptist church. The Memorial Day addresses were given by Attorney Robert J. Schwerha and Professor Melvin J. Naser, both members of the Glassport post.. Attorney Schwerha said that much has been written of war, of its glory and romance. He said that those who are not in the fight think of it this way but the soldiers know that war is all that General Sherman said it was. He told of the horrors of war, and painted a vivd picture of a bloody battlefield. He said that the American Legion wanted no more war, and it was the duty of every parent to teach his child that peace is much more to be desired.. Professor Naser took for his topic, "Lest We Forget." He told the needless sacrifices of so many lives and the huge cost of the war. He also explained how there were many millions of men in America who still felt the ravages of the war, those who were maimed and crippled in the hospitals. Mr. Naser recited two poems, "The Bivouac of the Dead" and "The Blue and the Gray.". In behalf of the Glassport Rotary club, C. E. Redman presented to Commander Edding an American flag which will be placed on the flagpole in front of the new Legion home. Mr. Edding expressed his thanks of the post. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. Arnold Lansberry, of the St. John's Lutheran church.. The officers of the Glassport American Legion post are Andrew L. Edding, commander, Herman C. Freyer, adjutant; Arthur Mayou, senior vice commander; Michael J. Cobak, junior vice commander; John Thomas, sergeant-at-arms; Craig Mawhinney, chaplain; Paul Fabry, finance officer. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 26, 1930 --- CLUB MEETS THURSDAY --- Because a meeting scheduled for council chamber last Thursday had to be postponed when the room was not available, a special meeting of the Civic club will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. John Reed, 508 Ohio avenue.. The club will hold a card party for the benefit of the playgrounds May 27, at the American Legion home. Lunch will be served. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 26, 1930 --- BOXING SHOW --- An outdoor amateur boxing show under the auspices of Frankie Porto's new boxing club will be held tomorrow evening at 8:45 p.m. at the Eagle's lot, Glassport. Interesting bouts are promised. The following boys of the Porto A. C. will box with boxers of other clubs: Jess Cunningham, Paul DePolle, Paul Debaldo, Frankie PaskoNoah Bell, Jimmy Porto, Eddie Roberts, Walter Telega. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 29, 1930 --- School Organizations Combine in Concert --- The Glassport high school band and the Junior high school orchestra gave a concert last evening in the school auditorium. The program was in charge of Walter H. Cameron, band instructor, and Miss Eleanor Wylie, orchestra instructor. Miss Edna Cruther's girls' glee club also entertained.. The program was as follows: "America," march, "The Buccanner," waltz, "The Silver Cascade," serenade, "Ferns and Flowers" by the Junior-Senior band; "Chanson des Alpes," "Simple Avou," and "Simple Confession," by Elizabeth Smith, pianist; "Viva L'Amour," "Sailing Over the Sea," Morning Invitation," by the Junior high girls' glee club; "Cavatina," by Herbert Holyroyd, violinist; "Salutation March," "When Love Speaks," "Princess of the Sun." "Minuet in G," "Just for Fun," by the Junior high orchestra; "Scenes That Are Brightest," and Shepherd's Dream," by Lois Mathews, clarinetist; "Eventide," " Hy Faith Looks Up to Thee," "Jasmine Waltz," "Blossom Time," "Chevalier," by the band.. The personnel of the Junior orchestra is as follows: First violins, Milton Raden, John Yablonsky, John Ghetian, Walter Spyra; second violins, Kenneth Granger, Wesley Shyosky, Robert Deremer; saxophones, William Dobbins, Louis Gracon; clarinet, Joseph Barber; trumpets, Larry Blose, Bernard Dobbins; mellophone, Betty Schrontz; percussion, Anthony Iacone; piano, Eleanor Wylie, supervisor.. Band personnel is: clarinets, Lois Mathews, Marius Larcinese, Glenn McClelland, Joseph Barber, Francis Sinatra, John Hart, James McClure, Adam Mendicino, Miles Milkovich; trumpets and coronets, Larry Blose, Bernard Dobbins, James Nairn, Robert Hadden, Marian Wiernicki, Ruth Marks, Carl Vollmer, William Robbins, Lawrence Hixon, Robert Grice; trombones, Betty Robbins, Joseph Phillips; saxophones, Louis Gracon, Clement Belusar, William Wentz, Duane Watkins, William Dobbins, John Phillips, David Hibben; baritone, William Oprendek; flat base drum, Merle Critchfield; percussion, Jack Byard, Charles Washburn, Anthony Iacone. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 29, 1930 --- NEWS NOTES --- The Junior dance will be held tonight in the American Legion hall beginning at 8 o'clock.. Monongahela Valley Lodge, No. 147, I. O. O. F. will meet tonight in the lodge room with Noble Grand Ralph Dudley in charge.. The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will meet tonight at 8 o'clock with the president Mrs. Gillis, presiding. Lunch will be served by the committee of Mrs. S. Boor, Mrs Weigle, Mrs. J. Robinson and Mrs. Wilkes.. The baccalaureate services for the graduating class of Glassport High school will be held on Sunday evening in the auditorium with Rev. C. A. Downing of the Baptist church giving the sermon. Class night will be Monday evening and commencement will be Tuesday evening. The annual school picnic will be held on June 4 at Olympia park. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 3, 1930 --- OUTING PLANS PROGRESS --- At the meeting held last night by the Community Picnic association of Glassport, matters pertaining to the community picnic this year were taken under consideration.. The contract for holding the picnic at Olympia park was read and approved. The date for the picnic has not been definitely settled, as the factory committee did not have a complete response from all of the local mills, which the association is asking to close for the day's outing.. Communications were received from several organizations in Glassport expressing assurance of their continued cooperation.. A first aid kit was ordered purchased in appreciation of assistance rendered in the past for the Boy Scouts of Glassport. The newly elected officers for this year are as follows: L. H. Jackson, chairman; E. Conley, vice president; S. Kenneth, treasurer; J. Pater, secretary.. J. Stabler, the retiring chairman. expressed a desire to be relieved of the presidency due to other matters requiring his time, but assured the association that his help could be counted upon in any capacity. Upon his retiring, Mr. Stabler was given a standing vote of thanks for his work that has successfuly seen two community picnics staged for the people of Glassport. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 3, 1930 --- COMMENCEMENT TONIGHT --- Class night exercises for the 1930 graduating class of Glassport High school were given in the auditorium last evening before a large and appreciative audience. The program was carried out according to schedule with two additions. Duane Watkins, president of the Senior class, presented the key of knowledge to Robert Brown, president of the Junior class and Jack McGreevy sang a song.. The commencement exercises will be held tonight at 8:15 in the auditorium. The program is as follows: Prelude by the orchestra; invocation by Rev. Arnold Lansberry; "The First Class," by Mike Shyosky, salutorian; "School Patriotism," by Olga Phillips; selection by the orchestra; "We Fly Alone," by Jack Byard, valedictorian; remarks by John S. Hart, supervising principal; selection by the orchestra; presentation of the 1930 class for diplomas by M. J. Naser, principal of the High School; presentation of diplomas by Dr. E. L. Erhard, president of the school board; benediction by Rev. Frederick Chadwick; prelude by the orchestra. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 3, 1930 --- PICNIC TOMORROW --- The annual school picnic for the Glassport public schools will be held tomorrow at Olympia park. with good weather, nearly the entire population of the borough is expected to attend.. School children are to go to their respective rooms at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, where they receive three complimentary tickets and transportation tickets. Ten special cars of the Pittsburgh railways company have been chartered and the first will leave about 9:15 o'clock. No special program has been arranged for the day. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 4, 1930 --- SPORTSMEN SHOOT --- The Glassport Sportsmen's club will hold a rifle shoot tomorrow on the hill range near McMullen's. The shoot was originally scheduled for tonight, but was postponed on account of the school picnic. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 4, 1930 --- SPEEDING, ARRESTED --- Akitito Hall, of Clairton, was arrested by Seargent Fred Quinn of the Glassport police force last evening for speeding. Hall posted a forfeit of $15 and will be given a hearing Friday evening. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 4, 1930 --- RETURN FROM TRIP --- Mr. and Mrs. Adam Tyszkiewicz and daughter, Selma, have returned home after a four-day motor trip to Niagra Falls, Canada and Buffalo. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 5, 1930 --- ANNUAL SCHOOL OUTING IS HELD --- Nothing finer in the way of weather could have been asked yesterday to make the annual school picnic at Olympia park one of the most successful in which the borough residents ever participated. The day was ideal in every way and the students of the four school buildings, together with most of the community's population spent a highly enjoyable day at the park.. There wer no special activities arranged for the picnic, other than dancing in the afternoon and evening, with Tom Tyson's orchestra furnishing the music. A baseball game was played between the Glassport Griffin Oilers and White Front... Not an accident of any nature occurred to mar the day.. Most of the business houses in the borough closed at 11 a.m. yesterday in order to enable employees to attend the outing. School children were transported to and from the park in 10 special cars of the Pittsburgh Railway company. Every one of the amusement rides was patronized freely during the day, while the hot weather caused hundreds to seek relief from the sun's rays, in the park swimming pool. Members of the Glassport board of education, who acted as a committee in charge of the outing are Dr. E. L. Erhard, president; E. A. Wadsworth, vice-president; T. C. Lapsley, secretary; Andrew Granger, Ed Ditwiler, Sam Schrontz and George Marks. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 5, 1930 --- PROM TONIGHT --- The picnic yesterday closed the school activities for the year with the exception of the Junior-Senior prom, which will be held tonight at the Youghiogheny Country club. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 5, 1930 --- ODD FELLOWS --- Monongahela Valley Lodge, No 147, I. O. O. F., will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the lodge rooms with Noble Grand Ralph Dudley in charge. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 5, 1930 --- BASEBALL SATURDAY --- The next baseball game at the Ninth street grounds, will be played on Saturday evening at 6:30 between the Glassport Griffin Oilers and the Homestead Aces. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 6, 1930 --- SAYFOOT'S POOL OPEN FOR SUMMER --- The children's swimming pool operated by Edward Sayfoot on his property between Ann and Erie streets, West Side, has been reopened for the summer with many new features.. Mr. Sayfoot has made the pool larger and has increased the size of the dressing rooms. A fishpond with many specimens of gold fish, benches and swings have been added as part of the equipment of the grounds. Signs have been furnished by Kennywood park, while the McKeesport water department furnishes fresh water twice a week. A radio is being installed. A platform has been built where the children can go out of this water and take healthful sun baths.. The owner of the pool announces that children of Glassport and Dravosburg will be made welcome as well as those of this city. Parents may accompany their children. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 9, 1930 --- The Community Picnic--- An article appearing in a publicationwhich was distributed on Thursday, June 5, under the head "Eagles Again to Foster Annual Picnic" was commented on today by Joseph Stabler as follows:.. This referred-to-picnic is a community affair, and therefore cannot be fostered by one organization. The Community Association is compsed of delegates of the various organizations of the borough, namely, Borough Council, borough school board, the Eagles, the Odd Fellows, Civic borough fire departments No. 1 and 2, Flint Glassworkers, police department, American Legion, Boy Scouts of America troops No. 1,2,3 and 5, Business Men's Committee and Sons of Italy, assisted by all the local doctors and other persons interested.. "This year's picnic is being arranged for by these delegates in the same manner as arrangements were made for the picnic held the two predeeding years.."The fact that the picnic was held in the Eagles' hall is no indication that the picnic is being fostered by that organization alone. At the meeting the following officers were elected: Chairman L. H. Jackson, (businessman); vice president Eugene Conley, (member of the Flint Glass Workers); secretary, Joseph Pater, (businessman); treasurer, Stephen Kenneth (member Fraternal Order of Eagles)."Although the Business Men's association did not assist in any way in the past community picnics, a delegation of the organization attend the meeting last Tuesday, but because of not being satisfied with having equal voice with the other organizations that make up the Community Association, they retired after much discussion. It is hoped that a new committee will be appointed to attend the next meeting of the Community Association and that there will be better results.. "Former Chairman Joseph Stabler resigned because of his time being taken up with other duties, but assured the association of his support and good will.. "A contract for the picnic to be held at Olympia Park was accepted but the date has not been set. The next meeting will be held June 17 in the Eagles hall at 8 o'clock. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 9, 1930 --- SCOUTS AT CAMP --- Glassport Boy Scouts, troop 5, spent Saturday and Sunday at Camp Russell, Elizabeth. The scouts passed tests in hiking, cooking and camp craft.. Many parents of the scouts visited the camp and were pleased with the manner in which the scouts conducted their activities. The camp was in charge of Messrs. Roy Keller and Charles Hancock. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 9, 1930 --- BAKE SALE --- The ladies of the First Presbyterian church will hold a bake sale on Saturday, June 21, at McGovern's confectionery store from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. There will be home baked cakes, pies, doughnuts, cookies, buns, bread, etc. on sale. Anyone wishiing to place an order can call Mrs. John Lapsley or Mrs. J. D. Campbell. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 9, 1930 --- ANOTHER SHOOT --- The Glassport Sportsmen's club will hold its third clap pigeon shoot on the hill range back of McMullen's. The shoot will start at 6 p.m. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 9, 1930 --- MEETINGS TONIGHT --- The board of school directorswill meet this evening in monthly session at the High School.. The June session of council will be held tonight, in the municipal building. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 9, 1930 --- STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL --- The annual strawberry festival held by the Golden Hour Bible class of the Methodist church, Mrs. M. J. Naser, teacher, will be held on Friday evening in the basement of the church. Tickets are on sale and can be secured from any member of the class. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 9, 1930 --- CHURCH BOARD MEETS --- The Sunday school board of the Methodist church will meet this evening, while tomorrow evening the official board will meet. The time is 8 o'clock. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 9, 1930 --- (Other News) --- The regular meeting of Branch No. 743, L. C. B. A. , will be held tomorrow evening, when a large attendance of the members is expected.. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Hoover and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Williams and children Marie and Jimmy, of Monongahela avenue have returned from a visit to Mrs. O. E. Green, of Andover, N. Y., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoover. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 12, 1930 --- LAWN FETE --- The Glad Hand Bible class of St. John Lutheran church will sponsor a lawn fete on the parsonage lawn, Seventh street and Vermont avenue at 7 p.m., Saturday.. Home-baked cakes, with ice cream and lemonade will be served. The public is invited. The affair will be held in the church basement if the weather is inclement. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 12, 1930 --- STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL --- The Golden Hour Bible class of the Methodist church, Mrs. M. J. Naser, teacher, will hold a strawberry festival tomorrow evening in the basement of the church. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 12, 1930 --- BAKE SALE --- The ladies of the First Presbyterian church will hold a bake sale on Saturday, June 21, at McGovern's confectionery store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be home baked cakes, pies doughnuts, cookies, buns, bread, etc. on sale. Anyone wishing to place an order can call Mrs. John Lapsley or Mrs. J. D. Campbell. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 12, 1930 --- LADIES AID --- The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the church parlors. The president, Mrs. S. Gillie, will preside. The chairlady is Mrs. McClelland, and her assistants are Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Birch and Mrs. Schmidt. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 12, 1930 --- ODD FELLOWS --- Monongahela Valley lodge No. 467 I. O. O. F. will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the lodge rooms with Noble Grand Ralph Dudley in charge. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 12, 1930 --- BASEBALL TONIGHT --- There will be a baseball game this evening at the Ninth street grounds between the Glassport Griffin Oilers and the Grandview Odds starting at 6:30 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June13, 1930 --- GLASSPORT --- Mrs. D.E. Howard of Versailles avenue announces the marriage of her daughter, Edna May, to Joseph Holroyd, son of John A. Holroyd of Monongahela avenue, Otto...They are residing in Flint, Mich. McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA June/July, 2005. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 16, 1930 --- PARTY AT GLASSPORT --- A party was held recently in honor of Miss Margaret Lewis and Stanley Pruszko at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ivanoski of Iowa avenue, Glassport... Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Frank Herman and Miss Stella Kmiotik...Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Herman, Mr. and Mrs. John Winners, Mrs. George Worck, Mrs. Mary Pateo, Mrs. Alek Tyszkiewicz, Mrs. Louis Quinn, Mrs. Joseph Pruszko, Miss Stella Kmiotik, Miss Mary Worke, Miss Blanche Worek, Miss Pauline Zawada, Miss Alice Milczarczyk, Miss Anna Zawodniak, Miss Mary Growacki, Miss Clara Shadwick, Miss Kathryn Lewis, Miss Helen Shimy Miss Lewis and Mr. Pruszko, the honor guests, and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Ivanoski. McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA June/July, 2005. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
July 24, 1930 --- PERSONALS --- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hall of Monongahela avenue, Glassport, a son, yesterday at noon at the Painter Memorial hospital. Before her marriage Mrs. Hall was Miss Martha White of McKeesport. McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA June/July, 2005. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
July 26, 1930 --- PARADE TO PRECEDE BUSINESS PICNIC --- Athletic events and contests of many kinds are to be the featured attractions at the Glassport Business Men's association picnic next Tuesday at Kennywood park. Aquatic events are to commence at 11 a. m. with field events starting at 2:30 in the afternoon.. On Monday evening a parade will be held in the borough and the Glassport American legion Bugle corps, for whom the picnic is being held, will march. Elizabeth and Clairton Legions will also participate, as well as business men with automobiles. ' Kennywood park is to have attractions in the parade.. Tuesday has been declared a half holiday by Burgess Seward J. Gross. The program of sporting events as published last Wednesday ,will be staged.. In the tug of war, upper Monongahela will have Frank Kelly as pivot, and lower Monongahela Milton Snyder. A prize for this event will be donated to the American Legion. Many prizes will be awarded.. The baseball contest begins at 6:15 p. m. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 26, 1930 --- Party Proves Benefit To Legion Musicians --- The lawn fete and card party held last evening on the lawn of the new American Legion hall proved a success. The affair was held for the benefit of the Legion's recently organized drum and bugle corps, funds being used to get uniforms. . The local corps has practiced diligently and has made several public appearances, the most recent being in Clairton last week. The personnel of the corps is as follows: Fred Clague, Earl Gross, Lee Knight, Don Ross, Paul Kohler, Schuyler Coddington, Roy Cothery, John Thomas, Joseph Meharra, John Bieziki, Roy Quinn, August Quiring, Thomas Lapsley, Raymond Wawrzeniak, H. Cody Mudd, Edward Babyak, Jacob Harbaugh, Andrew Edding, Herman Freyer, Arthur Mayou, George Polite, William Hutton, George Payne, J. Ed. Burt. The officers are: George Payne, manager; Wllliam Hutton, quartermaster; Don Ross, assistant quartermaster; T. Ed. Burt, musical director; Fred Clague, drill captain; Earl Gross, bugle sergeant; George Polite, secretary.. The corps' next appearance will be on Monday evening when it will take part in the parade held for the benefit of the Merchants and Industrial picnic. Members are to meet at the Legion hall at 7 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
March 13, 1931 --- Banking Report --- The school banking report for this week follows: First ward - Miss Margaret Edmunson, 21 depositors, 66 percent, $5.79; Miss Anne Matey 15 depositors. 62 percent, $3.16. Total. $8.95.. Second ward - Mrs. Bertha Dietz, 24 depositors, 59 percent, $11.63; Miss Mary Russell, 15 depositors, 33 percent, $4.01; Miss Thelma Snyder, 10 depositors. 26 percent, $4.39; Miss Violet Schlichting, 13 depositors, 34 percent. $2.70; Miss Eleanor Klein, 18 depositors, 45 percent, $5.11; Miss Helen Cole, 7 depositors, 13 percent, $1.04; Miss Claire Gressler. 10 depositors, 24 percent, $3.79; Miss Leona Wadsworth, 12 depositors, 29 percent, $2.24; Miss Mae Gearing, 10 depositors, 25 percent, $3.26; Miss Anna Broder, 10 depositors. 28 percent, $4.56; Miss Flora M. Smith. 10 depositors. 26 percent, $3.89. Total, $46.53.. Third wand - Miss Evelyn Granger, 22 depositors. 52 percent, $5.67; Miss Gwen Richards, 23 depositors, 56 percent, $7.62; Miss Anna Cairns, 17 depositors, 47 percent, $2.81; Miss Helen Graf, 20 depositors, 50 percent, $6.56; Miss Ina Carlson, 18 depositors, 48 percent, $4.46: Miss Ann Heath, 16 depositors. 41 percent, $4.60; Xilis6 June McMichael, 19 depositors, 46 percent, $5.50: Miss Mildred Snyder. 7 depositors, 18 percent, $6.20; Miss Gwen Hough, 18 depositors, 44 percent, $4.04; Miss Maude Smith, 7 depositors, 24 percent, $2.02; Miss Carolyn Hunt, 15 depositors, 38 percent, $4.83. Total. $54.31.. Junior high school - Miss Mary J. Easton, 25 cents; Miss Blanche Heath. $3.55; Miss Elsie McClure, $1 : Miss Naomi Birch, $1.45; Miss Meredith Murray, 35 cents; Miss Dorothy Holroyd, 77 cents; Miss Edna G. Cruthers, 65 cents. Total, $8.02.. Total depositors, 377, Amount, $117.81. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
March 13, 1931 --- POTATO SALAD SALE --- The Junior class of Glassport high school will hold a potato salad sale tomorrow afternoon in the high school kitchen. To leave orders call J. S. Hart. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
March 13, 1931 --- GAME TONIGHT --- The final games of the basketball season will be played tonight in the gymnasium. At 8 o'clock, Glassport Junior high will play the Senior high team. At 9 o'clock, the Goldenson Vanities of Pittsburgh will play the Glassport high school girls. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 22, 1931 --- GLASSPORT --- Another play will be presented before the end of the school term. Practice has begun on it and the play will be presented by Juniors and Seniors, under the direction of W. F. Elwood. The play is entitled "It Never Rains." It will probably be staged the last part of May. Harry Dippold, physical instructor, has called a practice for track candidates tonight after school. Glassport high will probably have several entries in the Allegheny County track meet to be held on May 15 at the Schenley Oval, Pittsburgh, for Junior and Senior high school teams. The gym show will again be given this year under the direction of Mr. Dippold around May 15. The groups have been drilled faithfully by the instructor and a better gym show than the one last year will probably be staged. McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA April/May, 2006. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
August 4, 1931 --- AWARD CONTRACTS AT BOARD MEETING --- The awarding of contracts for various supplies occupied a large portion of the meeting of the school board last night at the high school. President of the board, Dr. E. L. Erhard, T. C. Lapsley, S. B. Schrontz, E. B. Detwiler, George M. Marks, Supervising Principal J. S. Hart, high school principal M. J. Naser and Solicitor James H. McClure were in attendance.. The contract for 50 tablet-arm desks for use in the high school was awarded to Louis Schaum of McKeesport, representing the Royal Metal Manufacturing company, at his low bed of $6.44 each.. The auditors gave their report for the school year ending Ju1931. The report was accepted.. The contract for play equipment was awarded to the Raden company of Glassport at its low bid of $124.89. The contract for drawing supplies was awarded to Eugene Dietz and company of Pittsburgh at its low bid of $82. Fabry Hardware company of Glassport received the bid for the home economics supplies at its low bid of $14.61. The contract for the erecting of two partitions in the high school building was awarded to Lapsley brothers of Glassport at their low bid of $104.53. Lumber supplies contract for the shop was awarded to Glassport Lumber company at its low bid of $253. J. L. Shaffer of Otto was awarded the contract for the painting of two rooms and hall in the First ward building at his low bid of $90. Biology and general science supplies contract was awarded to Chicago Apparatus company at its low bid of $101.47.. A letter was read from J. B. Hershey of McKeesport asking information as to the number of rooms in the schools as Congressman Clyde Kelly is to present a picture of George Washington to every room. All bills, properly authorized were ordered payed.. It was announced that the schools would open on September 8. The next meeting of the board will be held on September 8 instead of the seventh as the latter day is labor day. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
August 4, 1931 --- Fireman Are Prepared For Four-Day Event --- Everything is in readiness for Citizen's hose company No. 1 to start its four-day street fair tomorrow night at Fifth street and Monongahela avenue The committee in charge has arranged all details and assures the success of the event.. Bingo will be the feature on the opening night, while a fireman's parade will be held on Thursday night with companies from all over the country participating. Prizes will be awarded for best appearance, for best fife and drum corps, for best band, for most men in line, and for farthest distance.. The affair is being held for the benefit of a payment on the truck. The committee in charge consists of Thomas McKernan, chairman, andrew Bassler, Michael Gribshaw, Alfred Borelli, Frank Dworek, Stanley Stinner, Joseph Meharra, Harry James. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
August 4, 1931 --- Business Men Meet --- There will be a meeting of the Glassport Business Men tonight at 8:30 o'clock in the office of Attorney Samuel Weiss, 540 Monongahela avenue. All business men are requested to attend this important meeting as the sporting events program will be detailed and other business discussed.. Entrants for the pajama prade must send their applications in before August 10. Applications can be left at Attorney Weiss' office. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
September 2, 1931 --- Rotary Holds Picnic --- The Glassport Rotary club held a corn roast and picnic for the members and their families last night at the Stone manse at South park. A large number attended, with golf, quoits and mushball games forming the chief diversions, while there were some games for the children.. The committee in charge consisted of Grover C. DeLaney, C. E. Redman, Ralph N. Claypool, J. Martin Baker and Ed Hodgson. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
September 2, 1931 --- Odd Fellows Meet --- Monongahela Valley Lodge No. 147, I. O. O. F. will meet in its rooms Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. There will be a large delegation present from Turtle Creek lodge and the lodges will meet in a game of indoor baseball. It is expected that about 70 members will accompany the Turtle Creek lodge. Ralph Dudley is in charge of the entertainment committee. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
September 3, 1931 --- SWORD WINNER IN GLASSPORT SHOOT --- Rain kept down the number of shooters participating in the weekly event of the Glassport Sportsman's association yesterday, at which the following scores were made: Sword, 20; A. Granger, 19; Shatting, 19; Renner, 17; Twisord, 13. In the Yenter event, the following scores were made: Sword, 24; Granger, 17; Twisord, 14; Renner, 16.. In a special event last Saturday, Renner defeated Granger by a score of 19 to 17. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
September 4, 1931 --- Glassport Eagles Plan Benefit Dance Tomorrow --- Glassport aerie No. 1185, Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a benefit dance in the hall, 605 Allegheny avenue, Saturday night, for the benefit of a member who has been ill for a year. A committee of glassworkers are co-operating with the Eagles in holding this affair which promises to be a success as many tickets have already been sold. Dancing will be from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
September 4, 1931 --- Brothers Visited By Stork on Same Day --- The stork paid a visit to the homes of two Glassport brothers on the same day, recently. Sons were born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Tacik, of 1001 Vermont avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Tacik of 618 Eighth street. Mrs. F. L. Tacik was formerly Miss Marie Mularz of Lawrenceville, and Mrs. L. M. Tacik was formerly Clara Hays of Glassport. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
September 4, 1931 --- Painting Walks Banned --- Burgess Seward J. Gross yesterday banned the painting of the streets or sidewalks, due to several difficulties over this matter. Hereafter, anyone disobeying this order will be dealt with according to law. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
September 5, 1931 --- Resume Rehearsals --- Joe Cox's American Legion orchestra will resume rehearsals tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the American Legion home on Monongahela avenue. All interested in joining the orchestra are invited to attend. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 5, 1931 --- Leave on Trip--- George Tomko, Gean Salvi, Victor Meisl, Michael Gracon and David Salvi, all of Glassport, left today for a motor trip over the weekend to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. The party left in Mr. Tomko's automobile. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 5, 1931 --- Port Vue and Glassport In 1 - 1 Deadlock --- Port Vue Pavlics, winners of the first half of The Daily News Junior league, failed in their efforts to deadlock the Clairton Merriwells for the second half title last night when they played a 1 to 1 tie with the Glassport Athletics at Romine avenue field. The game was called at the end of seven innings because of darkness.. Sam Vignovic and Halmela engaged in a spirited pitching battle with Halmela, a Glassport star moundsman, having a slight edge. He limited the Pavlics to four hits and fanned 13 batters, while Vignovic was touched for five safities. Only the sensational fielding of the Pavlics at several critical stages of the game saved the Port Vue aggregation from defeat. A perfect throw by Tate in the fourth inning cut down a Glassport run. In the last inning, Tabler of Glassport opened with a double and Shyosky followed suit, but perfect throws from Hall to Tate to Spalla cut down Tabler's attempt to score on the hit.. Port Vue counted on its lone tally in the first inning. "Gink" Hall tripled and stole home a moment later. Glassport tied the score in the fourth. Mal reached first on an error and advanced to second on an out. Antico singled but Mal was thrown out at the plate, Antico going to second on the play and scoring later on an error. The same teams will meet again Tuesday.. Tomorrow afternoon, at Romine field, the Pavlics play the second game of their series with the Billys, while on monday, the Brownsville junior league champs will oppose the Pavlics at Romine avenue field. Last evening's score:
| Pavlics - | AB | R | H | P | A | E | Glassport- | AB | R | H | P | A | E | |
| Hall, cf | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Zurenda, ss | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Orzulak, 1b | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mingo, 2b | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Kovacovic, 3b | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mal, 2b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| B. Vignovic, 1b | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Olyar, rf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tate, 2b | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | Antico, 2b | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Obusek, lf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Tabler, cf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jakomas, rf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Shyosky, lf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Axel, ss | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Grancea, 1b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Spalla, c | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | Halmela, p | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| S. Vignovic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
| Totals | 25 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 7 | 2 | Totals | 25 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
Two-base hits - Antico, Tabler. Three-base hit - Hall. Stolen bases - Hall. Struck out - By Vignovic 4, by Halmela, 13. Bases on balls - off Halmela 4. hit by pitched ball - Orzulak. Umpires - Dominic and Sauers. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 8, 1931 --- Large Crowd Attends Mass Meeting Here --- A political mass meeting was held at the Republican headquarters 708 Monongahela avenue, Saturday evening with a large crowd in attendance.. Thomas Granger was chairman of the meeting. Thomas M. Marshall, candidate for court of common pleas, told of his qualifications and said that he believed the judges should represent the people. He said that he did not have the "big business" view in his candidacy.. Harry H. Negley another candidate for court of common pleas, advocated a square deal for the poor man.. Alexander P. Lindsay another common pleas court candidate, was unable to be present and had another speaker talk for him. B. Robert Averbach spoke in behalf of the candidacy of Robert Cain for county treasurer. He also lauded Senator Coyne.. Senator James J. Coyne, candidate for county commissioner said: "I am opposed to airports and town halls at present, believing that work should be given to those who want it." He also said that if elected, he would not make the office a 'welfare department..' Frank A. Piekarski. candidate for common pleas court judge, advocated prompt and speedy trial of all cases; dispensing of justice, not law, with an even hand; a judiciary composed of men who are independent, fearless in action and free from every improper influence.. Charles A. Waldschmidt, solicitor of the City of Pittsburgh, candidate for common pleas court judge, outlined his activities and qualifications.. Oscar Harter spoke in behalf of Joseph H. Reich, common pleas court judge candidate, William H. Tucker, a colored. member of the legislature, spoke in behalf of the candidacies of Coyne for county commissioner and John J. McGrath for county court judge.. John Douglas, Jr. spoke in behalf of his candidacy for clerk of courts, and Assistant District Attorney Russell Adams spoke in behalf of Andrew C. Park for district attorney.. Dr. Jacob Nill of McKeesport, candidate for director of the poor, told of his qualifications, and said that he was running with K. William Schuchman of Dormont.. Carl C. Baldrige, candidate for court of common pleas, next spoke, and N. L. Wymard outlined his qualifications for judge of county court. Alexander J. Billski spoke in behalf of Senator Coyne.. Attorney Robert Mellin spoke in behalf of William H. McNaugher, candidate for common pleas court judge. George V. Beech and Paul M. Bardes, candidates for director of the poor, told of their qualifications.. John J. McGrath and James Phillip O'Connor, candidates for county court judge, each spoke in behalf of their candacies.. Local candidates who spoke were: Harry P. Rommel, candidate for Second ward council; Samuel J. Dudley, Jr., candidate for auditor; Harry Byard, candidate for school director; Joseph Katchmark, candidate for Second ward constable; Albert J. Grice candidate for constable in Third ward, and Albert Delfini, candidate for constable in First ward. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 8, 1931 --- Farewell Party --- A farewell party was given recently by the Glassport M. E. choir association in the Sunday school room in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Morrish and daughter, Sylvia. The Morrish family will sail for England on September 23. After lunch had been served by the committee in charge, a handbag was presented to Mrs Morrish by Mrs. W. G. Feick in behalf of the choir association. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 9, 1931 --- SCHOOL BOARD AND COUNCIL PLAN TO BUY BALL FIELD --- As a result of the meeting of the school board last night it was learned that the grounds located at Ninth street, known as the Ninth street ball grounds, will soon be purchased from the Glassport Land company by the school board and borough council. Several informational meetings between William Nicols of the land company and members of the school board, council and Burgess Gross have been held and the matter was discussed. The school board will purchase the five acres of ground for approximately $34,000 while council will buy the rest. The ground consists of 9 1/3 acres. At last night's meeting of the board, the directors, by a unanimous vote, authorized a resolution of desire be drawn up for the purchase of the ground.. No definite use of the the field has been decided upon, officils say, they merely taking advantage of an opportunity to buy the ground, which probably some day will be the school athletic field, at what they regard as a very favorable price.. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved and the treasurer's report was received The latter report showed that the board had received the semi-annual state appropriation of $7,426.33.. The building committee reported the the buildings had been in good shape for the opening of school, and that the painting had been done in the First ward.. The teachers committee reported that W. F. Elwood had resigned as teacher of English in the high school and C. F. Milford, of Pittsburgh was elected to fill the vacancy at a salary of $1,200.. The supply committee reported that the 30 tablet-arm desks had been purchased at ordered. J. A. Davis was awarded the contract for electrical supplies at his low bid of $103.. J. P. Hickey, manager of Olympia park, was present, and the board accepted the contract for the school picnic to be held Tuesday, June 7, 1932. All bills, property authorized were ordered paid.. Dr. E. L. Erhard presided at the meeting at which all the directors attended. T. C. Lapsley, S. B. Schrontz, E. A. Wadsworth, Andrew Granger, E. B. Detwiler, George M. Marks, Supervising Principal J. S. Hart, High School Principal M. J. Naser and Soliciter James H. McClure. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 9, 1931 --- Ladies' Aid to Meet --- The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church, will meet Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the Sunday school room of the church. Election of officers for the ensuing term will be held, and final arrangements will be made for the rummage sale by the society September 24, 25 and 26. The lunch committee consists of Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Cochenour, Mrs. Crouch and Mrs. C.C. Davis.. The president, Mrs. Robinson, desires that all dime cards and Christmas card money be turned in at this time. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 9, 1931 --- In Auto Crash --- While ona fishing trip, Labor Day, three Glassporters, Joe W. Kaeslin, Ike Cochenour and Charles Snyder, were in an auto wreck. When two trucks attempted to pass on the road near Frostburg, Md., the car driven by Cochenour was struck. The rear end of the Glassporter's car was badly damaged, but fortunately no one was in the rumble seat. None of the occupants of the car car was injured other than bruises and shock. Mr. Kaeslin is candidate for high constable in the borough. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 9, 1931 --- Missionary Society --- The Ladies' Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the church parlors. All members have been requested to attend. The hostesses for the meeting are Mrs. J. D. Campbell and Mrs. A. E. Lapsley. This will mark the resumption of meetings after the summer holiday. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 9, 1931 --- Rotary Meets --- The Glassport Rotary club met last night in the Presbyterian church with the program in charge of Ralph N. Claypool. J. Martin Baker was the speaker.. There will be no program at next week's meeting which will be a short one due to election day. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 9, 1931 --- Large Enrollment at Opening of Schools --- Glassport public and parochial schools began the new term yesterday. At the junior-senior high school, Principal Melvin J. Naser announced that the enrollment on the first day was 615 and before the week is up it may reach 640. This is the largest enrollment yet in the high school.. Supervising Principal John S. Hart does not have the accurate enrollment in the grades but it is expected to be around the same as last year, around 850.. There are two new teachers on the faculty of the high school this year, Miss Mary Knauff who will teach history, do library work, and coach the girls' basketball team, and C. F. Milford, who was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of W. F. Elwood. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 9, 1931 --- Have Visitor --- Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Horne and tthree children, Robert, Harold and Catherine of Johnstown were holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cambell of 310 Ohio avenue. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 9, 1931 --- Baseball Tonight --- A baseball game will be played tonight at the Ninth street grounds between the Glassport Griffin Oilers and the Port Vue Billys. Play starts at 6:15 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 10, 1931 --- RENNER WINS GLASSPORT SHOOT --- The weekly clay-pigeon shoot of the Glassport Sportsmen's association was held last night on the Glassport hill range with D. Renne copping the event by smashing 25 straight targets. Sword and Shatting were tied for second with 20 each.. Scores in the regular event were: Renner 25, Sword 20, Shatting 20, Renner 19, Twiford 19, Granger 18, Hickes 15, Slick 15.. In the extra event, Granger broke 21 targets. Renner smashed 18 and Hickes had a score of 16. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 12, 1931 --- GLASSPORT CHURCHES --- First Baptist, Rev. C. E. Downing, pastor -- Sunday school at 10 a.m. in graded departments. Morning worship at 11 a.m. The pastor will preach the last of a series of sermons relative to the charqacter of Jesus Christ, the subject being "The Omnipresent Christ." B.Y.P.U. meets at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 7:45 p.m. This is the last service of the pastor who leaves to resume his studies in Bosaton, Mass. The evening is to be known as "Members' Night." The program consists of special music by the quartet, baptism and the pastor's farewell sermon, subject "Memories and Futurities.".. First M. E., Rev. C.L. Nevins, pastor -- Sunday school at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., the morning worship under the leadership of Rev. Clyde L. Nevins. Sermon topic is "Being More Than a Nominal Christian." At 7:45 p.m., will be evening service. Rev. Nevins will read a pulpit editorial on "Shall the Church Enter Politics?" Subject of evening message will be "Playing the Game.".. First Presbyterian, Rev. F. W. Chadwick, pastor -- Sunday school at 10 a.m. Devine worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. with the subject "Giving and Taking Scandal." Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p.m. with the topic "What Should Our Meetings Accomplish." The leader is George Arthurs.. St. John's Lutheran, Rev. A. G. Lasberry, pastor -- Sunday school at 9:45. Morning worship at 11 o'clock and evening service at 8 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 15, 1931 --- $85,000 IN BONDS GIVEN APPROVAL --- An ordinance signifying and expressing the desire of the corporate authorities of the borough to increase the bonded indebtedness of the borough in $85,000 for the purpose of funding the floating indebtedness and providing for the presenting of the refund bond issue at the November election was given third and final reading at last night's meeting of borough council.. Two other ordinances were given third and final readings, one of which prohibits obstruction of sidewalks in the borough and provides a penalty for violation, while the other provides for the dedication of a strip of land at the northwest corner of Marie avenue and Reed street to public use, and increases the width of Marie avenue to the intersection by including the strip of land to be dedicated. Merchants will be able to display their good on part of the sidewalk, but will not be permitted to obstruct passage of pedestrians, as formerly.. In regard to the purchase of the Ninth street ball grounds from the Glassport Land company, two ordinances were given three readings. The school board will purchase five acres and council the rest. Council can only expend $10,000 for this purchase, and will purchase 1-1/2 acres of the ground according to the ordinance. The other ordinance provides that the people shall decide at the November election whether the remainder 2.8 acres shall be purchased at a cost not exceeding $19,500. Proper authorities were authorized to sign aggreement for the purchase of land.. Chairman of the police committee Lucot said that Police Chief Michael Cobak and Lieut. Clarence Urbanski were back on the job after being suspended for 10 days without pay by Burgess Gross. Burgess Gross told coucil why they were suspended, saying it was for selling tickets and blocking traffic. Although the police claimed they were holding a picnic and dance for welfare work, the tickets said it was for the poice pension fund, and Glassport has no fund of this sort, the Burgess said. Mr. Rommel said it was the custom of police in Clairton and other places to stop motorists and ask them to buy tickets.. In regard to the paving of the road between the bridge and the end of the car line, which will be done by the county, with money left over from Monongahela avenue improvement, a letter was read which said a county engineer would estimate the cost of damages. Council had felt that it could not afford to assume property damage costs.. The Pittsburgh Railways company, in a letter to council, said that it would not replace the 4:30 o'clock morning car.. A letter was read from the state department of health stating that it would send an investigator to aid the borough in regard to a sanitory dump. A transfer company said it would check for sidewalk damage as soon as council authorized the signing of a release. The clerk was authorized to return $75 to the water company, for three permits of digging up the streets, which had been replaced in good condition.. A motion was passed that the clerk write to the county commissioners asking for a general hearing on the election districts in the borough, which are not satifactory. A voting machine demonstration for the Third ward was also asked, the other two wards having had demonstrations. A stop sign for the bridge was also asked, the condition without one being dangerous at that point.. The reports of the various officers were received and accepted. All bills, properly authorized, were ordered paid. President of Council James C. O'Brien presided and others attending were George Pforsich, Norman Vanard, H. J. Kennedy, J. C. Lucot, Thomas Granger, Harry P. Rommel, Samuel Ferguson, Burgess Seward J. Gross, boruogh Clerk N. J. Chaverini, Engineer Alex Hutchison and Solicitor C. A. Davis. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 15, 1931 --- Parade and Meeting --- The Republican party, with headquarters at Fifth street and Monongahela avenue, held a parade last night through the borough, followed with a speaking program by borough candidates at the Polish Falcon hall. About 85 automobiles took part in the parade, which was led by the Glassport community band in charge of Professor U. Chelli.. At the mass meeting Ray Wawrzeniak was chairman. Those who spoke were John Reed, candidate for Second ward council; Thomas Lapsley, candidate for school director; Jesse Dobbins, candidate for school director; Charles J Tomedolsky, candidate for Second Ward council; Hays Satterfield, candidate for judge of election in Second ward; Frank Tacik, candidate for Third Ward council; O. E. Evans, for the entire ticket; Stanley Rozanski, candidate for Second Ward constable; Walter Adams; Raymond Wawrzeniak, candidate for auditor; Robert Schwerha, Grover C. DeLaney; Burges Seward J. Gross. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 15, 1931 --- Fined at Hearing --- Anna Hospodar, 627 Vermont avenue, was arrested twice in one day, once by Officer Urbanski and once by Officer Wible, on disorderly conduct and drunk and disorderly conduct charges. When given a hearing before Burgess Seward J. Gross last night in the police station, she was fined $10 and costs on each charge. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 15, 1931 --- Bible Class Meets --- The E.M.O. Bible class of the First Baptist church met in regular business session last evening with an attendance of 18. The president, Mrs. Lytle Stewart, was in charge. The singing was under the direction of Mrs. James Hammel. Several new members were welcomed.. The class will sponsor a pie social September 24, and a supper is being planned for the early part of November. Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. McClaren and Miss Eastonentertained, and lunch was served by Mrs. Lloyd and Mrs. Edward Williams.. The class has prospects of a prosperous year despite the depression. The next meeting will be held on the first Monday of October. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 15, 1931 --- Missionary Union --- The Jane Downing Missionary Union of the First Baptist church will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening in the church. A program of importance will be carried out.. The chairman of each committee is requested to explain the duties of her office. Each member is asked to present some new ideas for civic missionary work in the borough. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 18, 1931 --- Coquettes Meet --- Miss Marion Pullin entertained the Coquette club at her home, 608 Oak way, last evening Card playing was the main feature of the evening, the prize being one by Margaret Petras. The draw prize was won by Glada Fern Marks.. Miss Agnes Matey, student nurse at the Pittsburgh hospital and former member of the club, was the guest of the evening.. The club is planning another theater party in the near future. The next meeting will be heald at the home of Eleanor Andrews. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 18, 1931 --- Birthday Party --- A party was held Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kaeslin, 628 Ohio avenue, in honor of Charlotte Mae Kaeslin's fourth birthday. Games were played and lunch was served. The honor guest received many nice gifts.. Those present were Jean Campayno, dorothy Campayno, Margie Straker, Grace Hanley, Betty Jane Kaeslin, Lawrence Deckler, Helen Campayno and Constance Mae Terichart, the latter of Hamilton, Ohio. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 18, 1931 --- Class to Meet --- The Young People's Bible class of the Methodist church will hold a business meeting this evening at the home of Mrs. Margaret Lust, 724 Vermont avenue. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 18, 1931 --- Rummage Sale --- The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will hold a rummage sale in the building at 306 Sixth street September 24, 25 and 26. All donations of furniture, clothing, hats, pictures, shoes, etc. will be gladly received. Those desiring to leave donations are asked to call Mrs. J. W. Robinson, president of the society. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 18, 1931 ---ADV. --- THANK YOU --- I surely appreciate the magnificent vote of confidence the citizens of Glassport gave me at the primaries September 15. CHARLES J. TOMODOLSKY.. --- MANY THANKS --- To my neighbors, friends and citizens of Glassport for their support and the splendid vote of confidence at the primaries September 15. JOHN F REED SR. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 18, 1931 --- Sewing Club Meets --- Mrs. Harry Reed entertained the Hill Top sewing club at its last regular meeting, 10 members being present. Mrs. Harry Sutman was the guest of the evening.. After a busy evening, the hostess served a delicious lunch. The prize for the evening went to Mrs. George Hays.. The entire membership is contemplating a trip next Wednesday through the Heinz factory and having a theater party in the evening. The meeting this week will be on Friday evening instead of Thursday and will be held in the home of George Neidermyer of Vermont avenue. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 19, 1931 --- Final Game --- The final game of the baseball season at Glassport will be played tonight at the Ninth street grounds between the Griffin Oilers and the Homestead Aces, champions of the West Penn league. Play will start at 6 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 19, 1931 --- Card Party --- The Star of Glassport Rebecca lodge, No. 563, will hold a card party in the lodge rooms Friday evening, September 25. The public is invited and a small admission fee will be charged. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 19, 1931 --- Dance Tonight --- A round and square dance will be held tonight by the Grumblers at Case's picnicc grounds. Music will be furnished by Mickey Reid and his orchestra. Dancing starts at 8:30 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 21, 1931 --- High School News --- The routine of the high school is running along smoothly now with an enrollment of 640, the largest yet for the school.. The next football game will be with McKeesport high school on Saturday at McKeesport and most of the students will likely attend the game. Glassport lost its opening game last Friday to Trinity high school of Washington, Pa. by one point. Arne Salo, who has been out of school with poison ivy, returned today.. Band instruction was held today in charge of Walter H. Cameron. Practice in this department is held every Monday. Students participating in this work faithfully will get 1/4 of a credit and a scholastic "G" at the end of the term.. At the gym class, every student is required to have a gym suit. Melvin J. Naser, the principal, requests that if any townspeople have any odd jobs to be done they call the high school and a boy will do it in order to get money to purchase a gym suit.. The junior high assembly Friday will be in charge of Section 9-2, teacher Miss Demestichas, the program to last from 10:50 to 11:50. The senior high program will be in the afternoon from 1 o'clock to 2 o'clock in charge of the seniors, teacher C. F. Milroth. Parents are invited to visit the school at any time especially during the assembly programs, and to learn of the work being done. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 21, 1931 --- Recovers From Injuries --- James Lapsley, 415 Ohio avenue, is recovering from injuries in a truck accident last Thursday. Lapsley was driving a Ford truck in Tenth ward, McKeesport, when a wheel came off and the truck turned over twice. He suffered bruises on the face and a badly cut hand. Three other occupants of the truck were uninjured, but the truck was badly wrecked. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 28, 1931 --- Miss Ross Honored --- A birthday party was held in honor of Miss Sophia Ross' seventeenth birthday on Saturday evening. Dancing was the main diversion of the evening, music being furnished by Joe Olinski and his orchestra. The honored guest received many beautiful gifts. After a pleasant social evening, lunch was served by Bertha Ross and Matilda Olinski.. Those present were Josephine and Matilda Olinski, Helen Becko, Pauline Fencik, Ruth Klein, Michael Shiner, Helen Galligher, Joseph Panko, Jack Smith, William Olinski, Michael Olinski, Joseph Olinski, all of McKeesport; Louise Shultz, Gertrude Olson, Victoria Ross, Billie Tish, Frank Toutkis, Joseph Smarda, Walter Ross, Sophia and Bertha Ross of Glassport; Frank and Phillip Sullivan, Jack Morfidski, Russel Totin, of Versailles; Clyde Bowman, Frank Ticarelli, Harvey Lawson , of Monongahela; Benjamin Parker, Louis Lawson, Harry Nelk of Ne Eagle; Tom Waddington of West Elizabeth; Charles Rose of Boston; Andrew Sabo of Duquesne; John Founey and Claude Lawson of Canonsburg. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 1, 1931 --- WELFARE BODY IS REORGANIZED HERE --- At a meeting held last evening in the borough building, initial plans for the reorganization of the Glassport Welfare association took place with a large number of interesting townspeople attending.. Treasurer A. A. Raden's report showed that last year the association collected $1,557.79 and paid out $1, 541.67, leaving a balance in the treasury of $16.12. It was reported that the association had taken care of 1,116 people in the borough last year.. The officers of the Welfare association are Burgess Seward J. Gross, president; Harry Grove, secretary; A. A. Raden, treasurer.. The following men were selected as board of directors at last night's meeting: C. E. Redman, Joseph Stabler, George Pforsich, Max Broder, Jesse Dobbins, Milton Snyder, Lee Knight, John Fabry, Rev. C.L. Nevins, Rev. A. G. Lansberry, A. F. Skodol, Ray Wawrzeniak, Louis Martino, Frank Tacik, V. E. Griffin and J. S. Hart. C. E. Redman was elected chairman of the board of directors.. The next meeting of the association will be next Thursday evening in the borough building. further plans will be announced at this meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 1, 1931 --- Odd Fellows --- Monongahela Valley lodge No. 147, I. O. O. F., will meet tonight at 7:30 in the lodge rooms at Seventh street and Monongahela avenue. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 1, 1931 --- Surprise Party --- A surprise party was held for M. Sabol at his home recently. The home was decorated with flowers and ferns. Music was furnished for dancing by John Petras' orchestra. A table lunch was served by Mrs. Sabol and attendants.. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Kucherak, Mr, and Mrs. Coma, Mr. and Mrs. Karap, Mr. and Mrs Matik, Mr. and Mrs. Schwerha, Mr. and Mrs. Warady, Mrs. John Wasiel, of McKeesport; Mrs. Andrew Durichko of donora; Mr. and Mrs. George Opsituick of Crabtree, Pa.; Mike Opsituick of Greensburg; John Space and Joe Space, Andy Melick, and Mrs. George Space of Carlisle; John Csikis, B. Calkis A. Balicky and Mrs. Balicky or Pittsburgh. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
November 2, 1931 --- GLASSPORTER SINGS FOR NATIONAL HOOKUP --- Harold Sandow Hemlock, Glassport baritone, was heard over the C.B.C. network Sunday on the "Columbia Church of the Air" program. This program originated in the WJAS studios at Pittsburgh. Sandow is baritone at the Christ M. E. church in Pittsburgh. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA October/November 2006. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
December 4, 1931 --- RADEN IS GIVEN VERDICT OF $3,000 --- Abe A. Raden of Glassport, former owner of the Stetsor Clothes shop, Fifth avenue, McKeesport, was given a verdict of $3,000 by a jury in common pleas court before Judge George V. Moore yesterday in his suit against Harry Abramovitz former manager of Stetsor Clothes, and continental Casualty company, surety of his fidelity bond.. It was testified that Abramovitz misappropriated clothing and funds to the extent of $3,000. Abramovitz denied the charges. Samuel A. Weiss and George S. goldstein represented Raden and Harold E. McCarney and Joseph B. Feldman represented Abramovitz. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
December 4, 1931 --- Form Bowling League --- The Business Girls of glassport met last night at the home of M. Hornfeck, 516 Ohio avenue, and formed a bowling league. Luncheon was served after which the girls proceeded to the Shaw alleys and rolled their first league game. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
December 4, 1931 --- George Hope Gets Buck --- George L. Hope, 727 Ohio avenue, has returned home from a three-day hunting trip to Huntingdon county where he bagged a fine six-point buck. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 11, 1932 --- GLASSPORT - NEW POLICE FORCE TAKES UP DUTIES --- The new Glassport police department today officially took up its duties in charge of the chief, D. J. George. George is a former member of the state highway patrol and was also a former lieutenant of police at Glassport. Recently he was chief of police at West Elizabeth borough. He has had ample experience in police work. The patrolmen who started today were H. L. McClafferty Jack Lees, Robert Kurtzrock and Joseph Zalesski. They will likely work one week when a new shift will go on. Other patrolmen elected by council at its reorganization meeting were W. F. Rushe, Louis Martini, Wallace Rozanski, Joseph Colby, S. B. Whirl and William Stewart. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA December 2006/January 2007. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
March 31, 1932 --- GLASSPORT COUNCIL SELLS $8S,000 BONDS --- Borough council last night sold the $85,000 bonds "over the counter' to the School Employees Teachers' Retirement Fund of Harrisburg at a meeting in the council chambers. The premium on this bid was $341. The bid of E. H. Collins & Son of $85,000 with a $42 premium was rejected. Those attending the session were Chairman of council George Pforsich, Thomas Granger, Adam Tyszkiewicz, Samuel Ferguson, John Reed, Sr., Charles J. Tomedolskey, Harry J. Kennedy, and Solicitor James H. McClure. Source: McKeesport Heritage Center Newsletter, McKeesport, PA February 2007/March 2007. Original article taken from the Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 9, 1932 --- Baptist Reception --- The reception held last night in the Baptist church proved to be a success with a fine program, refreshments and good feloship being the features.. The program follows: Piano solos, Miss Bernice Williams; saw solos, Tom Hammel; vocal solos, Mrs. Andrew Eddington; readings, Mrs. Lytle Stewart; drum solo, Master Edward Edge, accompanied by Mrs. alice Edge Challener; vocal solo, Mrs. Neidermyer, accompanied by Miss Margaret Van Natta; vocal selections, Mrs. James Hammel, accompanied by Bernice Williams.. The officers of the church thank the E. M. O. class, Mrs. Hammel and the entertainers for the fine program.. Brief address of welcome and church responsibility were made by Miss Nancy Thropp, Sunday school superintendent and William Brown, senior decon. About 130 attended. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 9, 1932 --- Eagles' Dance Tonight --- The Glassport Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a dance tonight beginning at 8:30 o'clock, at the Eagles' hall on Allegheny avenue. One of the leading features of the dance will be the appearance of the Paramount String Trio, of radio fame. The trio is composed of Eddie McMullen, Eddie Ashton and Murray Morrissey, Glassport boys. The admission is nominal. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 9, 1932 --- L. C. B. A. Card Party --- Branch 743, L. C. B. A., of Glassport will hold a card party next Tuesday night after the meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank McKernan on Ohio avenue. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 13, 1932 ---Basketball Team Honors Its Coach With Party --- A birthday surprise party was held last night in honor of Helen Deremer by the Glassport junior high school girls' basketball team. Miss Deremer was coach of the team. A beautiful gift was presented to the honor guest. At a late hour, lunch was served by Mrs. Neidermeyer, Mrs. Byard and Mrs. Deremer.. Among those present were Harry Sutman, Billy Sutman, Kenneth Gust, Kenneth Lust, George Streza, Jack Murray, Carl Vollmer, bob Hadden, Leonard Kaufman, Charles Nevins, Charles Logue, Clyde Granger, Claude Chalfant, Vince McKeeta, Kramer Ritt, Joe Milligan, John Ghetian, Frank Swartz, Joe Hrehocik, Duane Davis, Kathleen Deremer, Nedra Neidermyer, Rhoda Byard, Verda Ranta, Margaret Daniels, Margaret Korposh, Marion Garland, Margaret White, Elva Hoffman, Ruth Akerman, Helen Shandor, Bertha Zeleznik, Gwen Williams, Velora Garland, Congintine Willard, Eleanor Macosko, Marie James, Louise Estdyer, Jerry Byard, June Byard, Helen Deremer, Mrs. Byard, Mrs. Deremer and Mrs. Neidermyer. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 13, 1932 --- Hannah Henderson Class Honors Mrs. D. Davis --- The Hannah Henderson Bible class of the M. E. church held a birthday party in honor of Mrs. David Davis, Monongahela avenue. Games were played and refreshments were served by Mrs. Davis and her daughter Margaret.. Those present were Miss Mollie Hughes, Mrs. charles Delmar, Mrs. Leon Delmar, Mrs. C. C. Davis, Mrs. John Gardner, Mrs. Wilkes, Mrs. Glendenning, Mrs. Downing, Mrs. Heath and son Raymond, Miss Annie Jones, Mrs. David Davis, Mrs. Emil Deremer, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Fred Teichart, Mrs. Samuel whirl, Mrs. ella Muse, Mrs. Mary Stout, Mrs. Sample, Mrs. G. M. Snyder, Miss Margaret Davis, Mrs. Reese Davis and children, Betty, Eileen and Reese; Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mrs. George Shall and Mrs. S. Kosterson of Clairton were out-of-town guests. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 13, 1932 --- Contract Goes To Glassport --- Protest Over Work given Copperweld by U. S. Is Straightened Out -- Washington. May 13 - Protests of other bidders on a revetment work contract which was to go to Copperweld Steel company, Glassport, Pa., have been at last straightened out, Representative Clyde Kelly said today., and no further objection is anticipated which might prevent the work from going to Glassport employees.. The Copperweld Steel company had virtually started work on the contract when the opposition appeared in the shape of protests from the Keystone Steel and Wire company of Peoria, Ill., and the Truscon Steel and wire company, at Youngstown, O.. Captain Moore, head of the inspectors office at Memphis, Tenn., of some of the Mississippi flood contro revetment work sent up additional information on the type of work that would be necessary, and with Kelly's aid the war department has given assurance that the Glassport company will keep the contract.. The contract was awarded for the revetment work on the Mississippi dependent on an appropriation which had to be authorized by congress., Kelly said. Members of the appropriations committee have been separately interviewed by Kelly, and he has received assurance that the appropriation for the work will go through. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 25, 1932 --- Tickets Now on Sale For Elizabeth-Glassport Game --- Glassport and Elizabeth high will meet on the local field Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the biggest crowd of the season is expected for this game between the old rivals. The entire student bodies of both schools likely will be on hand and both high school bands will be in attendance.. Tickets are now on sale at the high school, while adults can purchase them at Kelley's news depot, Raden's store, Miller's drug store and the high school office. Melvin J. Naser, principal of the high school has announced that if tickets are bought in advance they will be cheaper than at the gate on Friday.. The field is now being put in the best of condition, and arrangements are being made to handle the largest crowd of the season. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
October 25, 1932 --- To Arrest Vandals For Property Damage --- Chief of Police D.J. George has received orders from Burgess Seward J. Gross to prosecute any boys who do any damage to property during the premature Halloween celebration. The soaping of automobiles, damaging of porches, and other forms of vandalism will leave the wrong-doers liable to arrest. Officers in plain-clothes will walk the streets to arrest any one found disobeying the police order. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 9, 1933 --- High School Play Will Be Repeated --- The recently presented high school play, "Easy Pickin's" will be given again in the high school auditorium Thursday night at 8 o'clock. At the present time the school is in poor financial shape, and money is needed to pay bills for athletic equipment, etc. The play is a three-act mystery and is directed by C. J. Milroth. It is said to be one of the best ever presented by a Glassport high dramatic class. The admission price is very small. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 9, 1933 --- Society Meets --- The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church met recently in the church. Lunch was served by Mrs. David Davis, Mrs. Reese Davis and Mrs. Dudley. Arrangements were made for a soup sale to be held in the church basement Thursday, January 19. Lunch will be served from 11 to 1 o'clock. Persons desiring to purchase soup should take containers.Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 9, 1933 --- To Hold Dance --- The Young Men's club of Glassport will sponsor its second winter dance Saturday night, January 14, at Polish Falcon hall, Sixth street and Indiana avenue. Music will be furnished by Herb Conrad and his orchestra.. The club met Sunday afternoon at the home of Anthony Evans and completed plans. Duane Carnahan will head the committee in charge and Emil Martino and Andrew Slafla are on the ticket committee. Anthony Evans is in charge of refreshments, and the floor committee will be composted of Ernest Miller, Dan Kosik and Emil Orenak. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 5, 1933 --- COMMENCEMENT IS LISTED TONIGHT --- Baccalaureate services for the 77 graduating students of Glassport high school were held last night in the auditorium with another large crowd in attendance. Rev. Arnold G. Lansberry, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, delivered the sermon.. Commencement exercises will be held tonight in the auditorium at 8:30 o'clock when the seniors will receive their diplomas. The last three rows on the main floor and the balcony seats are open to the public but others are reserved for parents and friends of the graduates.. The school picnic will be held tomorrow at Olympia park. Special street cars will transport children and parents to the park about 9 o'clock. Five free amusement ment tickets will be given to every boy and girl in the schools. Troop 5, Glassport Boy Scouts, will be in charge of a first aid tent with Mrs. Jerry Bates as nurse.. Thursday night the junior-senior prom will be held in the high school gymnasium. This affair will mark the close of activities for the school year. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 6, 1933 --- SCHOOL PICNIC IS BEING HELD TODAY --- Diplomas were presented to the 77 graduating students of Glassport high school last night in the high school auditorium with parents and friends of the graduates packing the building to capacity. An impressive commencement program was carried out.. Today is picnic day at Olympia Park for the Glassport schools. The amusements proved to be a mecca for the throng attending, and dancing in the park pavilion this afternoon and evening will be another feature. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 6, 1933 --- ANNUAL PUBLISHED BY G.H.S. SENIORS --- "The Glahesian," the first Glassport high school yearbook in ten years, has been published this year by the senior class. The annual has been dedicated to John S. Hart, supervising principal, and the class extends its appreciation to Melvin J. Naser, principal, for his unfailing support and the constant advancement of the interests of the class.. The first part of people carries the pictures of the seniors and following the portraits are section of classes and activities including "Hy-Lyf" the school newspaper, the dramatic club, the stage crew, the debating team, the oration and reading teams, Royal Order of Homemakers, Commercial Club, band and orchestra. Activities in athletics are listed and names of alumni of Glassport high school are also published.. The staff for the annual consisted of Duane Vallance, editor; Milton Raden, business manager; Earl Dudley, associate business manager; Claude Chalfant, athletics; Kathryn Hardy, Helen Day and Lillian Coulson, literary; David Hibben, art; Betty shrontz and Jack birch, personals and Rhelda Badders and Adele Graf, typists. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 2, 1933 --- HEBREW PICNIC AIDES CHOSEN --- Aides to the general and aco-chairman of the Hebrew Ladies Aid society for roast Sunday Lincoln Way, were announced today by Mrs. William Broder, general chairman. Her co-chairman is Mrs. Lewis Palley.. Assisting will be Mrs. Milton Snyder, Mrs. David Lebowitz, Mrs. Abe Raden and Mrs. Morris Krasik. The picnic is being held to raise funds for holiday work among needy in the borough.. A program of unique entertainment is being planned. Everybody attending will be provided all the corn and wieners he can eat and will be permitted to participate in all entertainment for the nominal admission charge.. Everybody in the McKeesport-Glassport district is invited. Those from Glassport who desired transportation are to meet at Sixth street and Monongahela avenue Sunday night at 8 o'clock from where machines will proceed out Long Run Road to Lincoln way, turning right past Rainbow Gardens. A new road has been constructed for the synagogue of Congregation B'Nai Israel, work being completed this week. Funds were raised at a recent picnic of the Glassport Jewish community. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 2, 1933 --- 3 Auto Wrecks Involve Many Persons --- Charges Preferred Against Two Drivers For Alleged Reckless Driving -- UNCONTROLLED TRUCK TRAVELS DOWN HILL -- Three automobile accidents involving six persons, occurred in Glassport yesterday, according to D. J. George, chief of police. A charge of reckless driving was placed against two of the drivers.. The most spectacular pile-up occurred near the corner of Fifth street and Monongahela avenue in the late afternoon. A Ford coupe, owned by the Freedom Oil Works company and driven by Alex McCaw, 421 Monongahela avenue , Glassport, pulled out from a parking space in front of a car owned by Vic Duzek, 357 Mitchell avenue, Clairton and driven by Joseph Simco, 121 Butler alley, McKeesport.. Simco crashed into McCaw's car. Chief George said driving the coupe into a parked car owned by John Japros, of Andersonville, Ind. Chief George entered a charge of reckless driving against Simco and McCaw and an incomplete hearing was held last night. The two men will be arraigned again tonight for a continued hearing, the police chief said.. Thomas Morris, 1807 Federal street, McKeesport, lost control of a truck owned by Vincent O. Nelson, 1716 Sumac street, McKeesport as he was driving up Sixth street. As he neared Delaware avenue, he told Chief George the truck speeded backwards down Sixth street, knocked over telephone poles at Cypress alley and Indiana avenue and came to rest on a pole at Indiana avenue. He and a riding companion: Louis Barnes, 1200 Beaver avenue McKeesport stayed in the truck until it stopped.. Two of the poles were destroyed, but the truck was only slightly damaged. Morris suffered a light bruise on the head.. When the brakes evidently became disengaged a Studebaker car owned by A. J. Cassa, 821 Monongahela avenue, Otto, traveled backwards from the owner's driveway and landed on the railroad tracks across the street. A wrecker was necessary to extricate the car from the tracks, Chief George reported. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
September 9, 1933 --- 1620 Students Are Attending Schools --- Overcrowdedness in High School Becoming Problem, Hart Says -- Almost 1,620 students are enrolled in the four Glassport schools, statistics released today by Supervising Principal John S. Hart reveal.. The First ward building contains 57 pupils. In the Second ward school, there are 424 children, and 412 are registered in the Third ward. The junior-senior high school contains 725 students. A few more children are expected to enter classes within the next week, but they are not expected to have much effect on the enrollment figures. Overcrowdedness in the senior high school is becoming a serious problem, Principal Hart declared. "It can be seen easily that we did not overbuild," the school head declared. "Attendance is exceeding even our greatest anticipations.".. Conditions in the remaining buildings are satisfactory, Principal Hart said, each room containing a desirable number of students.. Officials are now hard at work preparing the program of winter activities and getting ready for institute next month. Departments which will be retained as extra-curricular activities will be the newspaper, the annual, debating team, oratory, reading and dramatics. Extemporaneous speaking will likely be added according to Hart.. Additional stress will be placed on Activities in the English department this year, Hart said. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 18, 1934 --- Glassport Will Celebrate 100 Years of Free Schools --- Congressman Clyde Kelly Main Speaker at Meet in Auditorium On Thursday Night -- Friends of education in the local district are invited to assemble in the high school tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock to help commemorate 100 years of free schools in Pennsylvania. The principal speaker of the evening will be Congressman Clyde Kelly, who will speak on a definite phase of education. As much important legislation relative to education is pending in Washington, Mr. Kelly's visit is exceedingly timely.. Pupils of the second ward school under the guidance of Miss Anna Broder, will present the program.. The "leaders of education in 1834" will discuss conditions as they were at the time the compulsory school law was passed. They will then visit at "Mistress Cheever's School," a typical classroom of 100 years ago, enacting a morning school session with the pupils being instructed in the three R's. They will also present the kind of program usually offered for the guests' entertainment in the one-room all-grade schools of long ago.. In the second part of the program, the students will portray a round-table discussion of the present leaders in education in the state and borough, comparing the schools of 1934 and 1834. The students will portray the characters of Gov. Pinchot, Dr. James Rule, Dr. C.E. Dickey and John S. Hart. From this meeting the group will leave to attend the May Day Review given by the pupils of grades one to six inclusive, of the Second ward school. This review will be a series of living pictures showing the growth of the United States. A narrator and a chorus will assist this continuity.. The pupils participating are: 1834-1934 leaders in the field of education - Harry Watkins, Allan Pforsich, David Weiskircher, Billy Resnick, James R. Tomasello, Alex Carapella, Jack Davis, and Paul Sneed.. Mistress Cleever's School: Margaret Davis, John Yablonski, Andrew Mihalek, William Kargle, Sara Naser, Frances Vehec, Mary Yablonski, Betty Orbin, Betty Darling, Joseph Gaydos, Billy Barbetta, Joseph Frank, Edward Orenyak, Esther Sjoblom, Thomas Rushe, Cyril Frantish, Charles Dragos, Anthony Knezevich, Ronald Klob, Eleanor Detman, Joseph Telega.. Narrator: Mary Jane Shaffer.. Health Brigade: Joseph Jambor, Joan Glasser, Shirley Feick, Betty Schnupp, Betty Close, Geraldine Colby, Beryl Dulany, Elaine Gaydosh, Billy Forsythe, Billy Carveth, Virginia Gotto, Viola Dorazio, Albina Fato, Theodore Ghetian, Josephine DeVault, Edward Mihalik, Anthony Salvador, Josephine Masciantonio, Jean Pforsich, Albert Coulson, Brady Morrison, Jean Furman, Milton Lebowitz, Robert Shaw, Doris Dudley and George Lapsley.. Living pictures: Indians - Walter Sherman, Amerigo DeAntonio, John Weigand, John Burchell, Samuel Depolo, George Dulisse, Mike Deliman, Junior James, Brownie Markus, Cosmo Yocco, Vincent Efrato; Puritans - Edward Brezickey, and Elizabeth Vehec; minuet: Mary Hospidor, John Valencik; Betsy Ross: Nancy Hardy; Civil war heroes: Chester Spyra, Eugene Rankin; World war: Lois Milton, DeWayne Halvorsen and Ellis Robins.. Chorus: Reah Lebowitz, Margaret Schnupp, Edith Schnupp, Ruth Collette, Vera Case, Edna Owens, Lucille Smith, Betty Brindle, Edna Hall, Catherine Governor, Eleanor Lapsley, Florence Pleuso, Dorothy Germek, Carmela Natale, Myrtle Case, Elsie Gaydos, Marjorie Ingraham, Clementine Reynolds, Therese Dichiera, Laura Henderson, Elizabeth Underwood, Idabelle Coddington, Rose Ross, Eleanor Deitz, Frances DeVault and Elizabeth Decarlo.. The winner of the recent county and regional oratorical contests, Harvey Schauffler, will give his oration, "A Century of Progress." The Junior orchestra will also entertain with a fine musical program. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 5, 1934 --- BELFOUR LAUDS HIGH STUDENTS --- "Glassport has one of the most wide-awake schools I have ever had the priviledge of visiting," said C. Stanton Belfour, secretary of the Pennsylvania Forensic and Music league, in his address at the General Recognition night ceremonies last night in the high school auditorium. Belfour paid high tribute to Glassport high school forensic accomplishments and especially to Harvey E. Schaufler, senior high student who recently won national oratorical honors.. Out of 280 senior high students 200 are enrolled in intermural club activities. This, said Belfour, bespoke a high degree of enthusiasm on the part of the students for the finer arts. He presented 41 pin awards and 102 certificates to students for excellency in forensic activities.. C. J. Milroth acted as master of ceremonies and introduced beside the guest speaker John S. Hart, supervising principal of the Glassport schools, Melvin J. Naser, principal of the high school, Joseph Srp, instructor in oratory, and the sponsors of the various clubs, each of whom spoke briefly. The music program was in charge of Miss Emily Dun, supervisor of music in the grade schools. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 9, 1934 --- Ladies' Aid to Meet --- The Ladies' aid society of the First M. E. church will hold its regular monthly business and social meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Melvin J. Naser, 623 Michigan avenue Lunch committee for the meeting will consist of Mrs. Craven Hoge, Mrs. John Finney and Mrs. Robert Heath. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 11, 1934 --- MANY ACTIVITIES ARE LISTED HERE AS WEEK BEGINS --- Many business and social activities are listed on the calendar for Glassport this week. Tonight the borough coucil will meet in council chambers at 7:30 o'clock. The regular monthly meeting of the Glassport school board which was scheduled for last Monday night but which was postponed due to the commencment exercises will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the high school. There will be a meeting of the Lutheran Young People's society tonight at 8 o'clock in the church. The regular monthly meeting of the Hebrew Ladies' Aid society is scheduled for tonight at 8 o'clock in the synagogue, with Mrs. Max Sanders acting as hostess. Tonight also, the E. M. O. Bible class of the First Baptist church will conduct their regular monthly business meeting at 8 o'clock in the church with Mrs. James Forbes, president of the class in charge. Tomorrow night, Glassport Aerie No. 1185, Fraternal Order of Eagles, will hold a meeting at the Eagles' hall for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year. This meeting will begin promptly at 8 o'clock.. The weekly dinner and meeting of the Glassport Rotary club will take place tomorrow night in the basement of the First Presbyterian church. The L. C. B. A. society of St. Cecilia's R. C. church will hold its regular monthly business and social meeting tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in St. Cecilia's school hall. A report on the lawn fete held Saturday night will be made at this meeting. A union prayer meeting service of all the Protestant congregations of Glassport will be held Wednesday evening in the First M. E. church at 8 o'clock.. Thursday night is the date set for the regular monthly business and social meeting of the Baraca Mens' class of the First Baptist church which will be held at the home of Mr. David Thomas, of West fifth avenue, McKeesport. Harley Howard, president of the class, will be in charge of the meeting. On the same night, Thusday, the Womens' Philathes class of the first Presbyterian church will meet at the home of Mrs. George Hope on Ohio avenue at 8:15. Mrs. Roy Halvorsen, president of the class, will conduct the business meeting, while the devotional service will be in charge of Mrs. R. D. Paul.. The Ladies' Aid society of the First M. E. church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Melvin J. Naser, 623 Michigan avenue. Mrs. Naser has announced that Mrs. Craven Hope, Mrs. John Finney and Mrs. Robert Heath will act as the lunch committee for this meeting. The Legion Auxiliary of glassport post, No. 443, of the American Legion, will meet Thursday night at 8 o'clock in the Legion hall. It is important that all members of the auxiliary be present at this meeting, as an election of officers for the ensuing term will take place. Mrs. Thomas Lapsley, president, will have charge of the meeting. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 11, 1934 --- Health Report --- The following cases of contagious diseases were reported by Health Officer John Cochenour this morning: measles -- Josephine, ella Belle, Marian and Frank Foster, of 213 Harrison street; Margaret and Jack Davis, Marie street; Ray LaChappell, of Oak alley and Arthur Tudik, 507 Indiana avenue; whooping cough -- John elmer and Grover Gilchrist, of 339 Ohio avenue. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
June 11, 1934 --- Firemen Called Out to Extinguish Well Blaze --- No. 1 fire company responded to a call Saturday night to extinguish a blaze at the old oil well near the First Presbyterian church. No damage was caused by the fire. The well ignited in some unknown manner at a time when a group of children were playing nearby. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
November 14, 1934 --- HIGH SCHOOL NOTES --- C. J. Milroth, head of the English department has applied to the National Education association for a charter to start a chapter of the National Honor society here.. "Murdered Alive," a three act mystery drama,to be presented December 6 and 7 will be the first play of the year for the dramatic club. Rehearsals are now in progress. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
November 14, 1934 --- Baraca Banquet --- The father and son banquet held recently by the Baraca class of the Glassport Presbyterian church was well attended.. Rev. R. H. McCartney, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of McKeesport delivered the principal address.. The Glassport high school orchestra under the direction of Miss Emily Dunn played and Messrs. Shuster, Leech and Larson sang several solos.. The regular monthly business meeting of the class will be held next Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The meeting was postponed from last Tuesday due to election day falling on that date. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
November 14, 1934 --- Philatheas To Meet --- The Philathea class of the Glassport Baptist church will meet Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Marian Michael, 1004 Indiana avenue. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 10, 1935 --- County Champ Gives Reading For S.S. Class --- Glassport's county champion in the Shakespearean reading presented a dramatic impersonation of an immigrant girl as a feature of the entertainment program at the Willing 'Workers' banquet in the Baptist church last evening.. Miss Christine Marcinelli's interpretation of "Americana Girl" was considered by her audience as one of the best readings she has done so far. Her rendition pf the court scene from Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" won for her the Allegheny county championship two years successively in Shakespearean reading. She will participate in the southwestern regional contests at California State Teachers' college Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.. Rev. Frank S. Edge, pastor of the Glassport Baptists gave an inspiring discourse on "Young People and Their Future in the Church." Other speakers were Mrs. Margaret Thomas, former teacher of the Willing Workers' class and Mrs. Gladys Robbins, present teacher. Piano selections were given by Miss Margaret Van Natta.. Favors and decorations were in pink and blue, the class colors. Covers were laid for Rev. and Mrs. Frank S. Edge, Mrs. Margaret Thomas, Mrs. Janet Williams, Mrs. Gladys Robbins, Mrs. Margaret Van Natta, Mrs. Edna Mort, Gwen Williams, Leah Roberts, Alfretta Dean, Florence Dean, Ethel Hixson, Margaret Van Natta, Wilma Robbins, Betty Robbins and Christine Marcinelli. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 10, 1935 --- CROWD OVERFLOWS SYNAGOGUE SOCIAL ROOMS AT BENEFIT --- The basement of the B'nai Isreal synagogue was not large enough to accomodate the crowd which last night attended the benefit card party held there. The 35 tables of bridge, 500, euchre and pinochle in play were distributed between the synagogue basement and a vacant store room on Monongahela avenue. A turkish towelwas awarded the holder of high score at each table at the conclusion of the games. The towels were donated by Mrs. Adi Birnkrant, of McKeesport. A quilt donated by Mrs. George Jaskol, of Elizabeth was awarded to Mrs. Joseph Berkowitz, of Clairton. Guests were present from Glassport, McKeesport, Clairton, Elizabeth and other nearby towns.. Following the card games lunch was served by a committee composed of members of the Hebrew Ladies' Aid society: Mrs. David Lebowitz, Mrs. Milton Snyder, Mrs. Jennie Broder, Mrs. Abe Raden, Mrs. Charles Weisenthal, Mrs. Ben Miller, Mrs. Samuel Weiss, Mrs. Herbert Brainard, Mrs. J. Monheim and Mrs. Louis Palley.. I Veiss was general chairman for the affair. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 22, 1935 --- SEEDS EXPECTED ABOUT MAY FIRST --- Thrift garden seeds will be distributed to glassport's 315 gardeners on or about May 1, John Lapsley, local distributor announced this morning.. Unlike neighboring communities, distribution will be made here at one time. In response to numerous inquiries, Lapsley announced that he had requested the seeds be sent around the first of May.. Distribution will be made from the office of Lapsley Brothers Lumber company 508 Monongahela avenue. Applicants must present signed receipts when calling for seeds. The packets will contain approximately the same seeds as last year, except that onion seeds will be sent this year instead of onion sets. It is expected that cabbage and tomato plants will be distributed later in the season. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 22, 1935 --- Local Students To Give Radio Program --- Four of Glassport's Allegheny county Forensic contestants, three of them champions, will appear in a half hour broadcast over a Pittsburgh radio station this afternoon, beginning at 4:15 o'clock. At the invitation of the manager of the radio station, C. J. Milroth, of the high school faculty, arranged the program of vocal, instrumental and readinumbers.. Those taking part are Christine Marcinelli, county champion in Shakespearean reading; Elvira Streza, champion in dramatic poetry; Lois Sonerson, alto solo champion, and George Franz, clarinetist and saxophone player.. Mr. Milroth and Miss Emily Dunn, of the high school faculty, accompanied the group.Milroth will open the broadcast with brief remarks and introduce the performers. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
August 14, 1935 --- Rotary Club Plans Annual Corn Roast --- Glassport Rotary club's annual corn roast will be held Tuesday evening, August 20, at Rainbow Gardens, McKeesport, it was announced at last night's meeting.. In charge of completing arrangements for the affair is a committee composed of Samuel Ferguson, chairman, James R. Hewitt, Alex Kaszonyi and Dr. W. E. Hodgson, and a transportation committee composed of Ray Hornfeck, Charles E. Redman and Andrew Granger.. Dinner will be served at the park pavilion at 6:15 o'clock and will be followed by a program of entertainment including swimming, mushball, roller skating and other outdoor sports. Ladies will be guests of the club that night.. Frank W. Harker, of Washington, Padistrict governer was a guest at last night's meeting. His talk preceded one by J. F. Gleason, a representative of the Federal Housing Administration. John Fabry presided. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 30, 1936 --- ONE-ACT PLAY WILL FEATURE H. S. ASSEMBLY --- A 25-minute sketch entitled "Enter The Hero" by Theresa Helburn, will feature tomorrow's senior high assembly in the high school auditorium at 1 o'clock.. The one-act piece will present a psychological study of a pathetically romantic and somewhat humorous character called, Anne. Anne is a small town girl deeply taken by romance, exhibiting a peculiar complex, expression for which she gains by writing romantic letters to herself and buying herself an engagement ring.. Harold, the hero, solves the situation. C. J. Milroth directed the players.. Miss Blanch Heath and her 7-1 group will present a one-act play also during the junior high assembly in the auditorium at 11 o'clock. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 30, 1936 --- Dance to Follow Basketball Game On Friday Night --- That Friday night assembly dances in Glassport high school following basketball games are attracting attention may be attested by the fact that guests from Glassport, McKeesport, Clairton, Elizabeth and Brentwood high schools have signified their intention of attending the dance to follow tomorrow night's game between the East McKeesport and Glassport high school teams here.. All details will be the same as the dance which followed last Friday night's game here. Carl Eaton's eight piece orchestra will furnish the music, making its second appearance here. Doors will open at 7 o'clock and the preliminary game between the East McKeesport and Glassport girls' teams is scheduled to start at 7:30 o'clock. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 30, 1936 --- Grade Mothers Expect Capacity Crowd At Party --- Arrangements to accomodate a crowd of about 500 people at Tuesday night's card and Bingo party sponsored by the mothers of the third grade students in St. Cecilia's parochial school to be held in the school hall, Eighth street and Ohio avenue, were nearing completion today.. Tables of bridge, 500, euchre, pinochle and bingo will be in play under supervision of a committee of third grade mothers. Upwards of 150 favors will be awarded and lunch will be served in the school basement at the conclusion of the affair.. Mrs. E. A. Ducay and Mrs. James Ashton are charman and co-chairman respectively of the committee, which is scheduled to complete plans at a meeting Sunday afternoon in the school hall. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 30, 1936 --- Part Of Proceeds Of Eagles' Dance Go To Foundation --- Third and last in a series of dances conducted by Glassport aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, will be held tonight in the club rooms, Sixth street and Allegheny avenue.. A portion of the proceeds of tonight's affair will be donated to President Roosevelt's Warm Springs foundation.. Dancing will be from 9 o'clock until midnight. Music will be furnished by the Keystone Cadets, and a three- act floor show will be a feature of the entertainment program.. In charge of tonight's affair will be a committee of members composed of: Joseph Kargle, chairman of the entertainment, David Stein, Harry Pullin, K. P. Jones and Andrew Potemra.. The weekly Thursday evening bingo party sponsored by the club will be held tomorrow evening instead of tonight due to the dance. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 27, 1936 --- Open Drive To Send Margaret Carpenter To National Contest --- $200 Needed To Finance Trip To Oklahoma City For Local Contender -- MIXED QUARTET IS AWARDED SECOND PLACE -- High school officials today opened a drive to raise $200 to send Margaret Carpenter, Glassport's State champion in original oration, to the national contest in Oklahoma City May 4 to 8.. This marks the second time within three years a Glassport student has won the State title and become eligible to compete in the national contest.. In 1934 Harvey Schauffler won the national title. Margaret Carpenter, the present contender, was runner-up to Schauffler for the school title that year and a contender for the state award last year.. Joseph Srp, who coached both Schauffler and Miss Carpenter through the school, county and southwestern regional contests to the State title, will not accompany Miss Carpenter to the national contests if the trip is made. Miss Lillian Demestikas, who coached Miss Carpenter as a member of the debate team, has been chosen to be her coach during the national competition elimination, and to accompany her on the trip.. Supervising Principal Hart, High School Principal Naser and Coach Srp this morning sent out appeals to all local people to contribute to the campaign to raise the money to cover expenses of the trip to Oklahoma city for Miss Carpenter and Miss Demestikas. The money must be raised before before Thursday night, Naser said this morning, since it will be necessary for the contender and her coach to leave Glassport Friday night if they are to arrive in Oklahoma City in time for the opening of the contests on Monday.. Contributions to the drive will be accepted at the high school office by Mr. Naser who has been selected as treasurer of the campaign.. Margaret Carpenter is a senior in the academic department of the the high school and will be graduated with the class of 1936 in June. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Carpenter of 710 Vermont Avenue. The oration which she wrote herself and which one for her in the State title is "America The Spectacular." It has been accredited by judges one of the best high school orations of the year. Miss Carpenter will use the same oration in the national contest at Oklahoma city.. In announcing the appeal for funds for the campaign, Naser and Hart both stated this morning they believed Miss Carpenter's ability as an orator merits the support of the people of Glassport. and that in their estimation she stands a good chance of running high in the competition for the national title.. Representatives of Glassport High School in the State contests at Pottsville Friday took second place in the competition for mixed quartets and third place in extemporaneous speaking. Merrill Snyder represented the local school in the latter contest while the Glassport High School mixed quartets was composed of Frank Critchfield, Lois Sonerson, Margaret Billie King and Thomas Hammel. These contests concluded local forensic competition for the year. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 27, 1936 --- Final Performance Of Senior Play Is Scheduled Tonight --- Final performance of "Death Takes A Holiday" the 1936 senior class play, will take place tonight at 8:30 o'clock in the high school auditorium. Sales of tickets, high scholl officials said will be larger than on any of the previous three showings.. Several hundred seats have been reserved and several hudred general admission seats are expected to be sold at the door before the show. Proceeds will be applied to the expenses of publishing the high school annual yearbook.. Numerous requests for a repeat performance of the show which played on Broadway, New York, for 358 consecutive nights were received following Thursday night's presentation and caused high school officials to schedule a final performance for this evening.. The Glassport High School mixed quartet which won second place in the State contests at Pottsville Friday night, will sing a group of numbers between the acts. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 27, 1936 --- Good Vote Expected At Polls Tomorrow --- Although political activity here is not as intense as usual, a good turnout is looked for in the primary tomorrow.. Local candidates for nomination on both major party Tickets have concluded their campaigns and are now awaiting the outcome of tomorrow's voting.. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 27, 1936 --- Polish-American Club Endorses Candidates --- After hearing candidates for office from both major political parties, members of the Polish-American Club voted at a special meeting last night in Polish Falcon Hall to support the Democratic ticket. Last night's session was addressed by Assemblyman Samuel A. Weiss, candidate for re-election to the State Legislature, Borough Democratic Chairman Joseph Witkowski and the Club President Frank L. Tacik. The latter outlined the platforms of the candidates heard by the club and led a discussion. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
April 28, 1936 --- HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL TO BE PRINTED SOON --- Publication of the 1936 edition of the "Glahisian," Glassport High School Senior year book, is scheduled for May 20.. This year's publication will contain pictures and accounts of high school activities during the past year as well as individual pictures of the 1936 graduating class.. All manuscripts have been sent to the printer and the book is now being "set up." C. J. Milroth acted as faculty advisor to the annual staff. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 28, 1936 --- Seniors To Begin Preparations For Graduation Soon --- Preparations for the annual commencement, baccalaurate and class night exercises for this year's graduating class of the high school are scheduled to start next week. Class night will be observed on Friday, May 29, baccalaurate services Sunday evening, May 31 and commencement exercises Monday night, June 1.. The speakers for the baccalaurate and commencement exercises have not yet been decided upon, nor has the place for the baccalaurate service been announced.. The annual school picnic which will end the school year will be held Tuesday, June 2, at Olympia Park. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 28, 1936 --- Good Attendance At Evangelistic Services --- Good attendance marks the nightly preaching services being conducted in the Glassport Baptist Church by the Rev. P. H. Lynch, former pastor of the First Baptist Church, McKeesport and now an evangelist at the Pittsburgh Baptist Association.. Ladies night was observed at last night's service with the speaker addressing the congregation on "An Adventure By An Old Well.". Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laughlin of Clairton sang. Tonight's sermon subject will be "Four Men and a Tree." Men's night will be observed.. Tomorrow evening will be family night and the Rev. Mr. Lynch will preach on "What Price Calvary." Sunday School night will be observed at Thursday's service with "The Man Who Was a Dead Shot" as the sermon text. Youth night will be held Friday and the Rev. Mr. Lynch will talk on "The Greatest Wrestling Match of All Time." Special music will be furnished for Friday night's service by Betty Lynch Washburn and her chorus. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 30, 1936 --- M. E. CONCERT TO BE HELD TONIGHT --- Arrangements have been completed for the concert to be presented in the Glassport Methodist Church tonight by the Rubi Blakey Singers and the Hugarian Gypsy Orchestra of Braddock.. Sponsored by the Methodist Choir Association, the affair is scheduled to start at 8 o'clock. A program of sacred and classical music will be presented.. Following their appearance here several months ago in a concert sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, several requests were received for a return engagement of the Rubi Singers.. Mrs. Scott Boor heads the committee in charge of the affair. Proceed will be for the benefit of the choir association. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 30, 1936 --- School Officials Honor Instructor --- In an official pronouncement issued this morning, local school heads paid tribute to Joseph A. Srp, coach of Misss Margaret Carpenter, Glassport's contender for national honors in original oration in the National Forensic and Music League contests at Oklahoma City next week.. In the past three years, the statement said, Mr. Srp has coached three Glassport High School Students to the national forensic championship contests and in one instance has coached a local student to the national championship in original oration.. Miss Lillian Demestikas, coach of debate, will accompany Miss Carpenter to the national contests at Oklahoma city. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
April 30, 1936 --- Baptists Pay Tribute To Deceased Pastor --- Tribute to the memory of the Rev. Clarence Downing, deceased pastor of the Glassport Baptist Church, was paid at special services in the church last night by the Rev. P. H. Lynch, Pittsburgh Baptist Association evangelist and members of the congregation. "What Price Calvary" was the title of the Rev. Mr. Lynch's sermon during the service. Special music was provided by the Baptist Choir.. Tonight Sunday School night will be observed during the mission services. All teachers, officers and scholars will attend in a body. Special music will be furnished at tomorrow night's service by Mrs. Betty Lynch Washburn and a girls' trio. The services begin nightly at 7:45 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 1, 1936 --- CLASSICAL AND SACRED MUSIC PROGRAM GIVEN --- A program of Negro spiritual and jubilee songs and interpretations of music classics was presented in the Glassport Methodist Church last evening by the Rubi Blakey Jubilee Singers of Pittsburgh and the Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra of Braddock.. The audience of close to 200 people heqard orchestral renditions of Franz Liszt's Second Hungarian Rapsody, Johann Strauss' Blue Danube Waltz and other well known classical selections together with an array of Southern Negro spirituals by the Rubi Singers.. The concert was for benifit of the Methodist Choir Association. Preceding the concert Rubi Blakey described the four different types of Negro songs particularly the types which the singers were to present. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 1, 1936 --- Thrift Gardeners' Seeds At Lapsley Brothers Offices --- Thrift gardeners who have not yet procured their seeds may obtain them at the offices of the Lapsley Brothers Lumber Company, 520 Monongahela Avenue. J. A. Lapsley, chairman of the local thrift garden seed committee announced distribution of the seeds earliear this week but it has been reported several packages are still uncalled for. Distribution of the seeds will be made only to the persons who applied for them on the prescribed application forms.. The packages contain practically the same allotment of seeds as last year except that onion sets, pea and bean seeds are omitted this year. Cabbage and tomato plants did not arive with the original shipment, but are expected within a short time, Mr. Lapsley stated. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 1, 1936 --- Replogle Attends School Assembly --- Assistant Superintendent of Schools of Allegheny County Samuel H. Replogle entertained students in Glassport High School at a general assembly session this morning with an exhibition of motion pictures he filmed here several weeks ago.. The pictures depicted various school activities and many of the students saw themselves performing gymnastic stunts or working in their shops or classrooms. In addition Mr. Replogle exhibitied several other reels of pictures he filmed.. He was introduced to the student body by Supervising Principal Hart and High School Principal Naser. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 1, 1936 --- Final Entertainment To Be Given At H. S. On Monday, May 11 --- A program of motion pictures headed by the film entitled "The silent Enemy" will be presented in the High School auditorium Monday, May 11, and will be the final entertainment of the school year at the high school.. The feature will be a legendary story of the American Indian and will present six reels showing the life of Indians. It will be a sound picture. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 4, 1936 --- Board Of Trade Dinner Carded Tuesday Night --- For the purpose of securing advice in charting a course of activity to benst benefit the borough, Glassport Board of Trade has invited outstanding members of the Duquesne Business Men's Association and the Clairton Chamber of commerce to speak at its get together dinner tomorrow evening in the high school.. Earl L. Dambach and George O. O'Malley of the Duquesne organization, and Edwin P. Harnack, secretary of the Clairton Chamber of Commerce are the speakers.. Recently reorganized, the Glassport Board of Trade is planning to become active in encouraging new industries and business houses to come to Glassport and to encourage local business.. The Glassport High School mixed quartet, winners of the State forensic League champioship will appear on the program following the dinner, which will be served from the domestic science department of the high school. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 4, 1936 --- Communist Meeting Stopped By Police --- District members of the Communist party were interrupted while holding a public meeting at Sixth Street and Monongahela Avenue Saturday night by Glassport police.. After several speakers had delivered their orations, police decided the meeting was getting out of hand and chief Dom George and Officers Stewart, Rushe and Cunningham stepped in and broke it up. Vic Franks, 22, of Glassport, landed in jail on a charge of disorderly conduct. He will be given a hearing tonight on the charge before Burgess Seward J. Gross.. Carolyn Hart, known as "The Girl in Red" had alread spoken when the trouble started. When the police appeared, she disappeared. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 4, 1936 --- Sunday School Winners To Be Entertained --- Members of the Read team of the Young Peoples Bible Class of the Glassport M. E. Church, winners of a recent membership and attendance contest, will be entertained by the losing division at a dinner Friday evening in the Methodist Episcopal Church festal hall.. Serving will begin at 8 o'clock and will precede a program of games, music and other entertainment being prepared by a committee of members of the Blue team. The dinner will be open to all members of the class. Mrs. Myrtle Mellor was captain of the Red team and Mrs. Marian Allen of the Blues. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 5, 1936 --- EDMONDS ACT INCREMENT RESTORED TO TEACHERS --- Solicitor And Treasurer Re-Elected At Monthly Meeting Last Night -- NASER RECOMMENDS 83 FOR GRADUATION -- Attorney James H. McClure was unanimously re-elected Solicitor of Glassport School Board at the monthly meeting of the board last night in the high school. Jesse Dobbins who succeeded George Marks as treasurer of the board a year ago, was likewise re-elected by a unanimous vote last night.. In an opinion handed down from Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti's office it was found the board must restore all former basic teachers' salaries as provided by the Edmonds Act.. Miss Marie Stabler, a teacher in the junior-senior high school, raised the question of the increment restoration at the March meeting. She told the board she had started teaching here three years ago at a salary 10 percent below the amount set for starting teachers in her class by the Edmonds Act, due to the Wilson Act moratorium being in effect. Since the Wilson Act was self-repealing as of last July, Miss Stabler asked that her 10 percent cut be restored her and her annual increment be paid according to the terms of the Edmonds Act.. Board members at that time believed that Miss Stabler was within her rights to make the request but decided to withhold action pending an opinion from the Attorney General's Office. The opinion read at last night's meeting will effect, besides Miss Stabler, 13 other teachers in the local schools. It means an addition of $2,400 to the present school payroll.. High School Principal Melvin J. Naser recommended the names of 83 senior high school students for graduation in June. His recommendation carried the proviso that deficiencies in work be made up by certain students before the end of the term. He suggested that they be allowed to participate in the exercises but must return to school at a later date to make up the work. He asked for authorization to purchase the same diplomas as last year.. Naser also announced the dates for class night exercises, baccalaureate service, commencement, picnic and junior prom, and asked members of the board to approve the dates set. Dr. W. C. Feick objected to the prom being held Thursday, June 4, after school had closed for the term. "I think," he said, "that the boys and girls will be harder to handle once school is closed, and I feel the dance should be scheduled sometime before the close of the term. They might get out of hand in the building.". Mr. Naser replied that a high standard of conduct and decorum had always been maintained at other proms held after the end of the term. The discussion ended with all members concurring on the date for the dance as suggeted by Naser. His other recommendations were accepted also.. Scoutmaster Alonzo A. Washburn appeared in response to a request from the board regarding the handling of school property in the Third Ward Building where his Troop meets every Monday night. Among other things the boys were accused of "holding matches under thermometers in the building". The scoutmaster agreed to maintain a more rigid discipline among his charges and the issue was dropped.. Members of the board encountered difficulties when they attempted to reply to an offer made by a committee from the Church of God for two lots on Erie Avenue. The board appealed to Solicitor McClure who stated he was not certain whether the board could dispose of the School District's property at a private sale. He believed, he said, it would be necessary to advertise for bids before consumating the transaction.. The church committee told members of the board they had $500 cash and offered to pat $1,500 for the two lots they want. Solicitor McClure advised against the board entering into any sale which would result in monthly payment arrangement. He suggested cash terms of sale only.. James R. Hewitt Jr., acting secretary in place of Thomas Lapsley, absent from last night's meeting due to illness in his family, announced that a letter from C. E. Dickey, county superintendent of schools, informed the district that one day lost time due to the flood must be made up. School children will therefore be ordered to report back to their classrooms, Wednesday, June 3, the day after the annual picnic, the board decided.. It was reported that work on the WPA auditorium painting job had not yet been started. An application for the position of truant officer was received from J. W. Keim, who offered to allow his entire salary to go for back taxes. Since no vacancy exists in the position the board took no action on the application.. Director Gressler wanted to know who had given the Board of Trade permission to use the domestic science department of the high school for its dinner this evening. No one seemed to know anything about it and Dr. Feick moved that permission be granted since all arrangements for the affair seemed to be completed. After Dr. Feick made his motion Director Hutton said, "Why go through the formality of granting them permission. They didn't ask for it.".. Treasurer Jesse Dobbins' report showed a balance in the general account on March 31 of $15,755.58 with receipts from Tax Collector Andrew Granger of $1,783.69, from Delinquent Tax Collector Grover C. DeLaney of $775.59, from gymnasium rental of $67 and from two certificates at the bank of Glassport of $10,000. Total deposits were $27, 981.78 and returned vouchers $24,067.68, leaving a balance on April 30 of $3,913.30. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 5, 1936 --- GRADUATES' NAMES ARE ANNOUNCED --- The list of seniors recommended by High School Principal Melvin J. Naser to members of the School Board for graduation in June follows: Arthur E. Andrews, George R. Anthony, Margaret Babyak, Emma Bilak, Anastasia Bill, John F. Bradley, William E. Bradley, Marguerite Eleanor Brooks, Rudolph N. Budnick, Paul W. Case, Margaret Ivel Carpenter, Kelsel Charles Close, Rita Dolores Connor, Frank Hayes Chritchfield, Margaret Elsie Daniels, Robert R. Davis, Alfretta Lenova Dean, Eleanor M. Dingledine, John A. Dolnack, Margaret Louise Eckersberg, Emil George Gagoric, Betty M. Griffin.. Thomas Clarck Hammel, Grayce Ellen Hanley, Rose M. Hickey, W. L. Hill Jr., Isabella Pauline Hunt, Paul A. Huss, William Albert James, Christine M. Janci, Ralph T. Johnson, Lois Beatrice Jones, Wilbert William Kampas, Helen C. Katic, Glenn Woodward Kennedy, Sue F. Komondor, Henry L. Kopchinski, Anna M. Korposh, Margaret M. Kurtzrock, Frank Lebowitz, E. Ellsworth Lehman, Christine Marcinelli, George M. Marks Jr., Joseph R. Maslowski, Virginia Adelaide McCloskey, Virginia Rita McKeeta, Mary Francis Michaelson, Anna Michalosky, Frances T. Modesto, Margaret Claudia Mullaney, Frank A. Natale, Nedra Olive Niedermeyer, Donald Clyde Null, Kenneth J. Null, Joseph Orenak, George R. Orenyak, James H. Palmire, John A. Pasquantonio, Ruth Elizabeth Pullin.. Paul Puskar Jr., Ivan M. Raden, Rhoda L. M. Ranta, Ruth Malvina Reed, Gladys Melissa Sample, Nick F. Sherman, Joseph M. Siudyla, Lois Irene Sonerson, Merrill J. Snyder, Harry Clode Sutman, William Dell Sutman, Daniel John Svetz, Florence C. Swauger, Lois Marie Tachoir, Stanislaw J. Telega, Helen Elizabeth Thomas, Sophie Trbovich, Gertrude L. Witkowski, Regina C. Witkowski, Jane Raffle Woy, Pauline Yablonski, Vincent P. Zeik and Bertha M. Zeleznik.. Of the entire membership of the class only 10 expect to continue their education in higher institutions of learning; 47 reported indefinite plans for the future; 24 intend to seek employment; one will join the navy and another will choose between the navy and CCC enlistment.. The class is comprised of 41 boys and 42 girls. Many of its members have been active participants in football, basketball, baseball, dramatics, forensic and school activities. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 5, 1936 --- School Officials Honor Joseph Srp --- Official pronouncement by members of the faculty of Glassport High School, and heads of the School District honored Joseph A. Srp, oratory coach who has brought a championship each year for the past four years to the local high school, follows: "We feel that the people of Glassport should be made cognizant of the fact that Joseph A. Srp of the high school faculty and coach of oratory has compiled an unusual record during the four years he fostered this extramural activity in the school.. To acquaint those interested with the facts in Mr. Srp's record, we have compiled this pronouncement: In 1933 Mr. Srp's first protege, Early dudley won the Allegheny County championship in oratory. In 1934, Harvey Schauffler Jr. won the national championship with his oration ' A Century of Progress.' In 1935 Jack Murray qualified for the national competition, being eliminated in the final rounds of the contest held at Kent, O. We are now awaiting news of Margaret Carpenter, present state champion, who is contesting for national honors at Oklahoma City.. We believe that Mr. Srp's record of placing three candidates in national competition within the short space of three years is unusual and take this opportunity to commend him for it." Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 5, 1936 --- BOARD OF TRADE DINNER TONIGHT --- Preparations are complete for serving 30 members of the Glassport Board of Trade at the first annual dinner of the reorganized board tonight in the domestic science department of the high school. Members of the committee in charge of arranging the affair are John S. Hart, chairman, W. N. King, Mrs. M. Humphreys and George Fasiskas. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 6, 1936 --- REDMAN NAMED PRESIDENT OF TRADE BOARD --- Charles E. Redman, for many years active in local civic, social and industrial affairs, was last night elected first permanent president of the reorganized Glassport Board of Trade.. Election of officers took place at the annual meeting of the board. Others elected were, William N. King, first vice president; Dr. E. L. Erhard, second vice president; A. A. Raden, treasurer and Paul Fabry, secretary. Mr. Raden and Mr. Fabry had held the positions of temporary treasurer and secretary since the board's reorganization on Jan. 14.. Mr. Redman succeeds Ben Miller, elected temporary president in January. The election was preceded by a dinner, served in the domestic science dining room a t the high school, and an open forum discussion on the problems of civic organizations.. Guests were Earl L. Dambach and George O. O'Malley of Duquesne and Edwin P. Harnack, secretary of the Clairton Chamber of Commerce. At the direction of the president the guests, all connected with civic organizations, answered questions by members of the board regarding the activities of a civic group. In brief talks they advised the local board on organization, arousing local spirit and kindred subjects. The newly-elected board of directors will meet in 10 days to elect a chairman and other officers. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 6, 1936 --- 450 ATTEND FINAL GRADE CARD PARTY --- More than 450 people last night crowded the school hall and classrooms of St. Cecelia's parochial school for the final card party of the year, sponsored by the grade mothers of the parish.. Last night's affair was sponsored by a group of church women not represented in the school. Mrs. Fred Alles and Mrs. John Moritz headed the committee in charge. At the conclusion of play, lunch was served in the school basement. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 6, 1936 --- LOCAL GIRL IS ELIMINATED TITLE CONTEST -- Margaret Carpenter, Glassport High School entrant in the National Forensic and Music League's contests for the national championships in original oration being held at Oklahoma City was eliminated from further competition yesterday afternoon.. After she had succeeded in getting a second place rating in the first round of competition, and a fifth place in the second round. Miss Carpenter drew a fifth in the third round which automatically eliminated her. According to the rules of national competition. a contestant. who draws a rating of more than :nine in the first three rounds is automatically eliminated from further competition. Miss Carpenter's rating was 12 places.. A telegram informing high school officials of the outcome of the first three rounds of competition was received here early today from Miss Lillian Demestikas of the high school faculty, who accompanied Miss Carpenter on the trip. Miss Demestikas' message was brief, but stated that competition for the national title was keener this year than ever before.. It is expected the local entrant and her companion will remain in Oklahoma City for the remainder of the week to witness the outcome of the contests. They will probably leave Oklahoma City Friday night and arrive home Sunday: Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 6, 1936 --- Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day To Be Held On May 9, 23 --- Annual Poppy Day will be observed. by members of Glassport American Legion Auxiliary Saturday, May 9, at Pittsburgh, and Saturday, May 23, in Glassport.. During the county council sale Saturday in Pittsburgh. approximately 50 local girls and women will participate. Mrs. Anna Ducay will be in charge of the local group scheduled to leave here early Saturday morning and travel by automobile to Pittsburgh.. Mrs. Emma Schwerha is chairman for the local Poppy Day sale. Her corps of workers will cover Glassport and Otto by house-to-house canvass and sell poppies on the street corners.. The Auxiliary will also participate in the Memorial Day exercises being planned by the Memorial Day Association. Representatives of the auxiliary are expected to attend the mass meeting of the Memorial Day Association Sunday Afternoon, May 17, in the American Legion Home, at which time final arrangements for the annual observance will be completed. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 6, 1936 --- Degree Team Prepares For District Meeting --- The degree team of Woodsmen Circle met last night in Odd Fellows Hall for a practice session in preparation for the seventh district convention to be held at he William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh. on Saturday.. Victory Grove No. 196 met at 7:30 o'clock for a brief business session. The meeting of Junior Circle 72, originally scheduled for last night was postponed. A social session followed the meeting, conducted by the degree team. Co-chairmen were Ethel Andrews and Anna Hospodar. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
May 7, 1936 --- HIGH SCHOOL HONOR STUDENTS ARE NAMED --- Joseph Lebowitz Attains Highest Average For 4-Year Prep Course -- Joseph Louis Lebowitz, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lebowitz of 611 Monongahela Avenue, is the ranking honor student of the class of 1936 of Glassport High School, it was announced at the high school office today.. Lebowitz aquired 17 A's and four B's during his four year academic course to attain a quality average rating of 3.809 for the entire course. An Average of 4.000 is considered perfect. He earned 21 credits for the course.. Second highest honors in the class of 83 went to Frank Critchfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Critchfield of Vermont Avenue. Critchfield also earned 21 credits and had a quality point average of 3.619 for his four year academic course. He was active in dramatics and was a member of the State championship mixed Quartet.. Margaret Ivel Carpenter, this year's contestant for national honors in original oratory, attained the third highest rank in the class. She earned 20 credits during a four year college preparatory course for a quality point average of 3.550. Miss Carpenter is still in Oklahoma City where she went last Friday to compete for the championship of the country in original oration. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Carpenter of 710 Vermont Avenue.. Other honor rankings in the class were: Merrill Snyder and George Anthony, college preparatory, tied for fourth place; Betty Griffin, college preparatory, sixth; Rhonda Ranta, Commercial, seventh; Margaret Mullaney and Mary Michaelson, college preparatory tied for eighth place; Gertrude Witkowski, Commercial, tenth; Regina Witkowski, Commercial, eleventh; John Bradley and Pauline Yablonski, both Commercial, tied for twelfth, and James Palmire, college preparatory, Helen Katic, Commercial and Gladys Sample, Commercial tied for thirteenth place.. All honor students attained a quality point average of 3.000 or better for their four years of work.. Margaret Mullaney and Merrill Snyder will take the Exceptional Able Youth examinations Saturday morning at Carnegie Institute of Technology for the annual scholarship award to that college given by the Buhl Foundation of Pittsburgh and civic organizations of Allegheny County. The examinations are open to students who rank high in their classes in high schools all over Allegheny County.. Any student in the upper fifth of the class, the above-named honor students, is eligible to apply for a scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh. The student's application is submitted with the high school principal's recommendation to the university authorities who then decide to whom the schol;arship shall be given. It was not announced this morning whether or not any of this year's class would apply for the award. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 7, 1936 --- ATHLETIC FIELD WPA PROJECT IS MAKING PROGRESS --- Improvements to the Ninth Street athletic field are being rushed to completion by a corps of WPA workers concentrated on that job so that it might be finished before the opening of the local baseball season.. Supervisors said that at least two more weeks of work will be required to put the field in good playing shape. A total of 95 men are now employed on this project having been transferred there from the Hemlock Alley and other projects, leaving the athletic field and stone quarry the only two works relief projects in operation in Glassport at the present time.. Suspension of work on the Hemlock Alley project is only temporary. That project will be resumed when additional money has been allotted to it. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 7, 1936 --- Final Motion Picture To Be Shown Monday --- "The Silent Enemy," a motion picture story of the American Indian, will be the feature attraction of the final motion picture program to be given at the high school next Monday.. The main picture will be six reels in length and will be augmented by several reels of cartoon comedies. Scheduled to start at 2:30 o'clock, the show will be for the benefit of the band uniforms fund.. The new red and black uniforms purchased for the high school band a month ago, are expected to arrive this week. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 8, 1936 --- INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS NEAR PEAK --- Glassport's three major industries are operating this moth on a schedule nearer to capacity that at any time within the past several years.. Operations this month at the Copperweld Steel Company plant are about the same as in April, officials stated. Demand for the company's rural electric conductors continues to be good and production of this item is being maintained at a good rate. Production in other departments is being kept up to a 80-85 percent level, the same as in April.. Officials at the Pittsburgh Steel Foundry plant said today that operations there were "very good." Operating on a schedule of 75 to 80 percent of capacity, the foundry is employing close to 500 men at the present time. Machine and railroad castings continue to form the principal items in demand. The outlook for the foundry continues to be good for the summer months.. Factories G, M and O of the local plant of the United States Glass Company are in full operation at the present time, giving employment to about 550 men. Production centers on a general list of commercial and domestic glassware with the volume of orders continuing about the same as in the past several months. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 8, 1936 --- BOARD OF TRADE DIRECTORS WILL ORGANIZE SOON --- The first permanent board of directors of the Glassport Board of Trade, announced today by Paul Fabry includes: G. S. Lapsley, John S. Hart, William Broder, Milton Snyder, Ben Miller, Joseph Stabler, Joseph Stein, F. A. Kelley, Stanley Wawrzeniak and Alex Bell.. Members of the board were elected for a one year term. They will take office at once. According to the by-laws of the organization the directors are to meet within ten days of their election to organize. A meeting will be scheduled for some night next week by President C. E. Redman. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 8, 1936 --- Baby Clinic --- Semi-monthly meeting of Glassport Baby Clinic will take place Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Glassport Methodist Church. An examining physician and two registered public health nurses will be in charge. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 14, 1936 --- Glassport's Weiss Ruffled By Colleagues In Capital --- Accused Of Seeking Headlines By Presenting Flood Resolution -- HARRISBURG MAY 14. Hot words were heaped on the head of Representative Samuela A. Weiss of Glassport in the State House of Representatives yesterday and he shoveled them right back at his critics, members of his own party in his own county. Inequitable distribution of newspaper publicity was the cause of discord among the Allegheny County Democrats.. Weiss called up a resolution which he had presented, which according to some of the other Democratic Representatives was intended largely to provide headlines in the newspapers.. It called for the appontment of a joint committee of House and Senate "whose duty it shall be to personally urge the President and Congress of the United States the necessity of immediate adoption of Federal flood control measures, designed to eliminate future floods in the Commonwealth and elsewhere."On the face of it, this was a laudable endeavor. But other county Democrats suspected Weiss of wanting to get a front seat on the band wagon.. Homer S. Brown started the rumpus by asking Weiss " just what this bill says." Weiss said it meant no more than its moral effect on Congress.. Congress," said Weiss, "is either going to pickle or table this bill till next year. All this does is to ask congress to take action now.". Brown asked if it was necessary to have a committee. Weiss said it was.. Frank J. Zappala, who got one of the administration bills to introduce, asked if these bills didn't cover the question.. "If Congress fails to pas its bill, all the legislation we have introduced would be invalid and of no effect," Weiss replied.. Kenneth L. Harkins took up the baiting of Weiss, and asked if the committee was to go to Washington. Weiss said the committee might agree to do that. Harkins asked if the word "personally" meant the committee would go at its own expense. Weiss said that would be expected.. Harkins asked if it wouldn't be proper to so stipulate in the resolution. By this time Weiss was irritated.. "If the gentleman is selected I'd be glad to advance expenses to take him along," he said.. On passagfe of the resolution, it was shouted down. But when a division was asked, all the flood district representatives who didn't want to seem against any action, however futile, to get flood control, stood up in favor of the resolution, and it was passed 82 to 24.. "Wait, " Weiss said later to some of his questioners. "Wait till you have something up. I'll interrogate you, and you better be prepared for it." Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 14, 1936 --- Golden Hour Class To Sponsor Project --- Improvements to the primary classroom of the Methodist Sunday School for the nextyear will be sponsored by members of the Golden Hour Class. The room will be cleaned and redecorated.. Next meeting of the class will be held Tuesday evening, June 9, at the home of Mrs. Lillian Rennie. Devotional service will be conducted by Mrs. Harry Byard and Mrs. Ray Brindle will have charge of the business discussion. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 15, 1936 --- Odd Fellows To Banquet Tonight --- Annual banquet for the Past Grands Association of the Odd Fellows in the seventh district of Pennsylvania will be held tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the festal hall of the Glassport Methodist Church..The affair will be for members of the Odd Fellows and their wives and several hundred are expected to attend. Samuel Dudley is general chairman of the committee in charge of the arrangements. Several talks will be heard and a program of entertainment will be given following the dinner.. Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Glassport Methodist Church who will assist with the preparation and serving of the banquet in the church were announced at last night's semi-monthly meeting of the society by Mrs. Ethel Nipps, general chairman.. All details for the affair, the chairman announced had been completed. The committees of workers are: Kitchen -- Mrs. Ethel Nipps, chairman, Mrs. Scott Boor, Mrs. George Adams, Mrs. Harvey Schauffler, Sr., Mrs. John Gardner, Mrs. Orville Orbin, Mrs. W. C. Marquis, Mrs. James Glendenning and Mrs. Arthur Wilkes Sr.; dining room -- Mrs. Craven Hogue, Mrs. Thomas Granger, Mrs. John Robinson, Mrs. Melvin J. Naser, Mrs. Florence Robinson, Mrs. William King, Mrs. W. C. Feick, Mrs. Agnes Hutchinson, Mrs. Helen Kirmeyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Diehl, Hazel Williams, Mrs. William Knox, Mrs. Arthur Wilkes Jr., and Miss Blanch Heath.. It was announced that annual election of officers will take place at next regular meeting. The lunch committee, reappointed is Mrs. Earl Deremer, Mrs. Andrew Granger and Mrs. Thomas Granger. Mrs. W. C. Feick will conduct devotions. . Mrs. John Finney conducted devotions opening last night's meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 15, 1936 --- (adv.) Can't Find the Straw You Want --- THEN YOU HAVEN'T TRIED RADEN'S -- Sounds as tho' they were pretty sure of themselves doesn't it? But you'd be the same if ... You had a stock of $1.95 hats that could high-hat any other stock in Glassport and vicinity.. And if every man who tried on your $1.95 shape thought it was a $3 hat he was looking at.. And if every buyer immediately started to be a seller to his friends.. Wouldn't you feel a bit proud of your accomplishment? Wouldn't you now? Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 15, 1936 --- Legion Meets Tonight --- Arrangements for participation in the annual observance of Memorial Day will be made at tonight's monthly meeting of Glassport Post No. 443, American Legion in Legion Home. A delegation will be appointed to represent the Legion at the Memorial Day Association scheduled for 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Legion Home. Commander Arthur Mayou will preside at tonight's meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 18, 1936 --- Glassport Youth Honored At Pitt --- A Glassport boy, member of the sophomore class of the School of Business Administration of the University of Pittsburgh, has been honored by his fellow students by being elected to membership in the Men's Student Council at the university.. John Glasser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Glasser of Indiana, Pa., and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lapsley of Glassport will represent the junior class in assembly next year, a bulletin from the university states. The Men's Council, newly organized, maintains jurisdiction over all student activities for men on campus.. Glasser also won the distinction, unusual for a sophomore, of being appointed business manager of the Pitt Panther student monthly humorous publication.This post he will likely occupy next year. He is at present chairman of the Men's Student loan committee at the university. He graduated from Glassport High with the class of 1934 and was awarded a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh by university officials as a result of the excellence of his work in high school here.. During the school year Glasser makes his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lapsley, 427 Ohio Avenue. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 18, 1936 --- High School Seniors End Class Thursday --- Thursday will be the last day of school for members of the class of 1936 of the high school.. Senior students will take their final examinations this week and conclude their scholastic activities Thursday afternoon. Final exams for juniors, sophomores and freshmen are scheduled for next week.. Eight grade students will be given their final tests this week also. They will take Allegheny County Board of Education examinations in geography, arithmetic, English and spelling. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 18, 1936 --- MARGARET CARPENTER TO GIVE ORATION AT ROTARY CLUB DINNER --- Miss Margaret Carpenter, Glassport High School contestant for national honors in original oration, will deliver her oration, "America The Spectacular," which took county and State honors, before members of Glassport Rotary Club at the weekly dinner meeting tomorrow evening in the festal hall of the Glassport Presbyterian Church.. Miss Carpenter is a member of the graduationg class of the high school, ranking third. She returned last week from Oklahoma where she competed for the national title. The program of entertainment will be in charge of Harry Shaw. John Fabry will preside during the business discussion during which plans for a gun club shoot will be outlined. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 18, 1936 --- METHODIST Y. P. B. C. TO MEET THURSDAY --- Monthly meeting of the Young Peoples Bible Class of the Glassport Methodist Church will be held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Henrietta Cunningham, 728 Ohio Avenue.. Annual election of officers will take place during the business period over which Mrs. Elizabeth Diehl will preside. Reports of Y. P. C. sisters will be heard and new ones appointed for the year. Mrs. C. C. Davis, class teacher, will conduct the lesson.. Summer social activities will be discussed and planned Entertainment will be in charge of Mrs. Thelma Watson and lunch will be served by the hostess. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 18, 1936 --- Legion Auxiliary To Sponsor Lawn Fete --- Announcement was made today of a lawn fete to be sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Saturday afternoon, June 20, on the lawn of the Legion Home. Mrs. Elsie Salzman will be chairman of the affair and she will be assisted by members of the ways and means committee. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 18, 1936 --- S. S. Class to Meet --- Monthly meeting of the Hannah Henderson Bible Class of the Glassport Methodist Church will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. C. C. Davis, 408 Monongahela Avenue, Otto. Mrs. Craven Hoge will preside. A program of entertainment will be given and lunch will be served. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 19, 1936 --- GLASSPORT MAN KILLED IN FOUNDRY --- George Fien, 50, Father Of 9, Fatally Crushed As Cable Breaks -- LIVES 15 MINUTES AFTER ACCIDENT -- A Glassport man, father of nine children, lost his life last night when he was crushed under a heavy flask of steel in the Glassport plant of the Pittsburgh Steel Foundry Company.. At 11:15 o'clock, half an hour before he wa to quit work for the night, George (Adelbert) Fien, 50, of 514 Vermont Avenue, Glassport, walked under a crane as the load cable broke. He was crushed about the head and chest and died 15 minutes later.. Fien had resided with his family in Glassport for the past 25 years. An employe of the foundry for more than 30 years he had only recently been called back to steady employment as operations at the plant increased. For several years he supported his family by acting as janitor in Holy Cross parochial school in Glassport during the depression. He was a former member of the church committee of the Holy Cross Parish and was active in church affairs.. Surviving beside his wife Mrs. Helen Fien, are nine daughters: Helen, Anna, Theresa, Catherine, Bernice, Marie, Florence and Dolores, all at home, and Sister Leo Candya of Lafferty, Ohio. A brother Michael Fien, resides in Glassport. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 19, 1936 --- WEISS WANTS RANKIN POST --- Glassporter Tries To Quit Lower House Race, Get Backing For Senate -- Harrisburg, May 19 -- Representative Samuel Weiss of Glassport has resigned the Democratic nomination for re-election which he won at the recent primaries, it was revealed here last night.. He has tendered his resignation, according to reports to State Chairman David L. Lawrence, who so far has refused to accept it and who is making every effort to keep Weiss on the ticket for the fall election.. According to reports, Weiss wants to run for the State Senate, in the place which probably will be left vacant by the resignation of Senator George Rankin Jr., when this session ends. Rankin, elected Allegheny County Commissioner last fall, wanted to quit the senate job then, but Democratic leaders feared failure to elect another Democrat at a special election.. If the special election is held at the same time President Roosevelt is on the ballot, the Democrats are confident that they will be able to place their nominee in Rankin's seat.. There have been indications that the Democratic high command does not want to back Weiss for Rankin's p;ace. Whether the resignation is sincere or merely a gesture to force consideration of Weiss for the Upper House, awaits definite acceptance or rejection and the choice of a nominee to succeed Rankin. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 20, 1936 --- Seniors Finish Class Tomorrow --- Tomorrow will be the last day of school for the 83 members of the high school graduating class.. For the large percentage of the class who do not intend to seek higher education, it will mark the end of their scholastic careers. Twenty-four students, or 27 percent of the class have decided to seek employment, 12 percent will enter college and 56 percent, the largest group, have no definite plans. One boy plans to enlist in the navy, and another will choose between the navy and CCC.. The girls who plan to seek higher education outnumber the boys in the same category by seven to three. Those who have no definite plans for next year are almost equally divided between boys and girls, 24 girls being in this classification and 22 boys. Of the group which intends to go to work next year the boys outnumber the girls two to one, there being 18 boys and nine girls in this class.. In the group of sixteen who comprise the honor students or upper fifth of the class, two boys and two girls will go to college, two will seek employment, and the remainder, four boys and five girls, are undecided about their futures. Joseph Lebowitz, higher ranking honor student, classifies himself in the latter group.. Frank Critchfield, who ranks second and Margaret Carpenter, third, will enter college. The figures were compiled from a quetionaire submitted to the students several weeks ago. It is possible some students may change their classifications before September. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 20, 1936 --- POPPY CHAIRMAN ASKS SUPPORT IN WELFARE PROJECT --- An appeal to local people to support the welfare activities of the American Legion and auxiliary by giving contributions in exchange for poppies Saturday, was issued today by Mrs. Emma Schwerha, chairman of the local poppy sale committee of the Legion Auxiliary.. "Poppy Day contributions are used by the American Legion and auxiliary to help disabled veterans in hospitals, their families and children," she said. "Every penny is made to serve effectively for the purpose for which it was donated under the administration of the Legion and auxiliary's volunteer workers.. "The poppies will be distributed at the weekly dinner meeting in the festal hall of the Glassport Presbyterian Church.. Miss Carpenter, was introduced by Harry Shaw, chairman of entertainment for last nieght's meeting. John Fabry presided during the business discussions. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 20, 1936 --- ORCHESTRA CHOSEN FOR SENIOR PROM --- Announcement was made this morning by members of the Glassport High School prom committee that Johnny Lanns' 11-piece orchestra of Arnold, Pa., will furnish the music for the annual dance on June 4 in the high school gymnasium.. Selection of this musical organization was made after members of the committee had considered bids from a score or more district orchestras.. Vivian Milton, junior president, is acting as general chairman for the dance committee. Assisting her are Paul Marin, orchestra chairman; Jean Granger, program chairman; Fred Wilson, decorations chairman and John Amber, bids and advertising chairman. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 20, 1936 --- DAVIS TO ADDRESS WPA WORKERS HERE --- Charles Davis, president of McKeesport Central Labor Union will address members of the Glassport WPA Union at a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in Odd Fellows Hall. The meeting will be in charge of Mike Roman, president of the local organization. A business session of the union will precede the speaking program. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 20, 1936 --- Chief Leaves Hospital --- Chief of Police D. J. George returned home yesterday afternoon from McKeesport Hospital where he has been a patient for the past seven days. He is reported improving. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 21, 1936 --- Program For Annual Memorial Services Sunday Completed --- Four Musical Organizations Scheduled To Take Part In 2 O'Clock Parade -- JOHN B. NICKLAS TO DELIVER TALK -- Announcement was made today of the complete program for the services which will mark observance of Memorial Day here next Sunday afternoon. Arrangement of the program was in charge of the Memorial Day Association.. A parade is scheduled to start from the high school building at 2 o'clock. Participating in the parade will be representatives of all local organizations, including the borough and school district, Dravosburg Drum and Bugle Corps, the Duquesne State championship drum and bugle corps., the Glassport Community Band and the Glassport American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps.. John Sydeski will act as parade marshal with Commander Arthur Mayou and Jack Jackino as his aides. After traversing the principal streets of the borough the parade will wind up at the honor roll in Municipal Park where the memorial services will be held and the program carried out.. Following the sounding of taps for deceased local veterans, Commander Mayou of the Legion and Mrs. E. A. Babyak, president of the Auxiliary will place a wreath on the honor roll. The rifle salute will be fired by a squad of members of the Dravosburg American Legion.. Opening the program, the entire assembly will sing "America." Mrs. William J. Stieren Jr., western vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary department of Pensylvania is scheduled to give the opening address. Following her talk music will be presented by members of the choir of the Glassport Presbyterian Church. Speakers will be introduced and the program announced by the Past Commander Fred Clague of Glassport American Legion Post No. 443. Mr. Clague will present flowers to mothers of veterans on behalf of the local Legion post. The roll call of names of deceased members of the local post will be read following the presentation of flowers.. John B. Nicklas, Pittsburgh attorney and past commander of the Pennsylvania department of the American Legion, will deliver the principal address. His subject has not been announced.. A special meeting for members of the Glassport American Legion Post will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the post home to discuss final plans for the observance. Commander Mayou will preside. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 21, 1936 --- CHANGES MADE IN VOLUNTEER SELLERS' LIST --- Mrs. Emma Schwerha, Poppy Day chairman, today announced several changes in the personnel of girls and women who will sell poppies on the steets Saturday. The changes were made necessary, the chairman said, due to the inability of several of those appointed to participate in the sale.. Volunteers are to report to the poppy chairman at the LegionHome tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock to receive final instructions and equipment. Following is a revised list: Helen and Mathilda Thomas, Angela Zupe, Grace Dornberger, Dorella Mayou, Eleanor Lapsley, Margaret Natalo, Betty Cothery, Edna Ashton, Lucille Smith, Jean Gotto and Marjorie Engerham.. New street canvassing appointments are: Monongahela Avenue - Mrs. E. A. Babyak and Mrs. Elsie Salzman; Ohio Avenue - Mrs. Anna Ducay and Mrs. S. Coddington; Vermont Avenue - Mrs. Irene Belusar and Mrs. Margaret McCusker; Indiana Avenue - Mrs. Mary Dornberger; Otto - Mrs. Vivian Lapsley and Mrs. Fred Clague; Allegheny Avenue - Mrs. Catherine Zupe and Mrs. Mary DeJulius and Broadway - Mrs. B. Twilleger.. Poppies will be distributed in the schools tommorrow and contributions solicited. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 21, 1936 --- Y. P. B. C. TO ELECT OFFICERS TONIGHT --- Annual election of officers will feature tonights monthly meeting of the Young Peoples Bible Class of the Glassport Methodist Church at the home of Mrs. Henrietta Cunningham, 728 Ohio Avenue.. The meeting is scheduled to get underway at 8 o'clock and Mrs. Elizabeth Diehl will preside. Reports of YPBC sisters will be heard and new sisters appointed. Mrs. C. C. Davis, class teacher, will conduct the lesson. Summer social activities will be discussed. Entertainment will be in charge of Mrs. Thelma Watson and a lunch will be served by the hostess. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 23, 1936 --- CHILDREN READY FOR BOROUGH'S FIRST PET SHOW --- Tag Day On Saturday To Help Pay Playground Equipment Cost -- Glassport's playground pet show tomorrow, prelude to the Council sponsered tag day Saturday, promises to be a gala affair of odd sorted dogs, pigeons, cats, chickens and possibly a cow., if reports reaching George Reichenbach, First Ward playground supervisor, are fulfilled.. Scheduled to start tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock at the First Ward playground, the show will be Glassport's first all-sorts, all-degree pet show. Children at the First and Third Ward playgrounds have promised to be there and those with pets guarantee they will be with them.. Prizes will be given for the largest, smallest, handsomest, ugliest, trickiest, dumbest and the oddest pets. Reichenbach says the prizes will appeal to younger children.. Borough Council and School Board members have promised to be on hand to act as judges. John S, Hart and Melvin J. Naser, school officials will be among the judges.. Tag day on Saturday will be held to aid the borough meet the expense of equipping the playgrounds with bats, balls, backstop, sand boxes, swings and slides, and additional equipment that will be needed later.. High school girls have volunteered to act as taggers and will be on Glassport's main corners Saturday morning, afternoon and early evening. A few girls are still needed and those wishing to aid can register at the high school with Naser. Central headquarters for the day will be Council chambers in the Borough Building. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
July 23, 1936 --- Parents Asked To Keep Children In At Night --- Glassport children playing at the Third Ward playground must keep out of Cyprus alley after 9 o'clock at night, school authorities said today. The ruling came as a result of complaints of residents there. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 12, 1936 --- Councilmen Will Confer With WPA On Appointments --- A committee of members of Glassport Borough Council will confer with WPA authorities at Pittsburgh tomorrow morning relative to working out a compromise on the appointment of supervisors for the proposed WPA sewing project scheduled to open here.. the project, which was originally scheduled to get started here last January, has been held up repeatedly because WPA authorities refused to give in to Council on the appointments. Council likewise refused to give in to the WPA. Council, however, has agreed to allow WPA to name workers in the panel list of jobs on the project, but requested to be allowed to choose local deserving women, not on relief, for the supervisory jobs.. Councilmen on the committee this morning were not optimistic about the outcome of tomorrow's conference but stated they proposed to do everything possible to secure the project. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 12, 1936 --- Rotary Clubs Hold Joint Meeting; to Play Golf Tuesday --- Members of the Glassport Rotary Club met jointly last night with McKeessport Kiwanis and Rotary clubs for dinner at Rainbow Gardens.. Following dinner, a program of sports, including mushball, quoits and golf ball driving was carried out. Next week, the local Rotary Club members will hold their annual joint golf, bridge and dinner with Clairton Rotary Club members at Youghiogheny Country Club.. ladies of the Glassport Rotary will be in charge of arrangements for the affair this year. Golf matches are scheduled to get underway at two o'clock and bridge play will begin at 3. Dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock in the club dining room. Grover C. Delaney will be in charge of the golf tournament. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 12, 1936 --- Lutheran Laidies aid Inactive This Month --- Due to the absence of several members on vacations, activities of the Lutheran Ladies Aid Society have been discontinued this month.. Regular monthly meetings and other church work will be resumed by the organization next month. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 13, 1936 --- Local I.O.O.F. Lodge's Annual Picnic Saturday --- At a meeting this evening at eight o'clock in Odd Fellows Hall, final arrangements will be completed were the annual basket picnic sponsored by Monongahela Valley Lodge No. 147 I.O.O.F. to be heldSaturday afternoon at Rainbow Gardens, Lincoln Way.. the affair, which is open to members of the lodge, their families and friends, is being resumed after a lapse of two years. It will be featured by a program of sports and outdoor games. Lemonade, buttermilk and coffee will be served on the picnic grounds. Persons attending will bring their own basket lunches.. Ralph O. Turney is chairman of the committee in charge of completing arrangements. Assisting him are Ivan Gressler, Ed Kuckert, C. B. Kimper, Earl Dudley, Samuel Case and Albert Jones. Joseph Wentz, noble grand, will preside at tonights meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 13, 1936 --- McKeesport Man To Preach Here Sunday --- Porter Andrews, superintendent of the Sunday School at Park Baptist Church, of McKeesport, will deliver the sermon during the combined service starting at 10 o'clock Sunday morning in the Glassport Methodist Church. Harry Byard, superintendent of the Glassport Methodist Sunday School, will have chargeof the Sunday school service. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 13, 1936 --- Supply Pastor Named --- The Rev. A. G. Lansberry, pastor of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, will fill the pulpit at the morning service in the Glassport Presbyterian Church. Sunday morning at 11 o'clock in the absence of the Rev. Dr. F. W. Chadwick, pastor, who is on vacation. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 15, 1936 --- NEW BONUS PLAN BEEN TRIED AT STEEL FOUNDRY --- Although Pittsburgh steel foundry officials were noncommittal on the subject, it was learned from authoritative sources a new "bonus" plan is being given a three-month trial at the local plant.. The plan, which affects only salaried employees, is said to be based on the tonnage records of the different departments. It is in the nature of a salary adjustment which works on a scale determined by tonnage reports. Between 50 and 60 employees are affected by it.. When asked about the plant company officials stated they did not care to discuss it in as much as it affects only a few employees.furthermore, they said, it was only "on trial." Whether or not it will become permanent will be decided at the end of the trial period of three months. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 15, 1936 --- M. E. LADIES VOTE TO OMIT MEETING --- Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Glassport Methodist Church voted at their semi monthly meeting this week to omit the next regular meeting due to the absence of several members on vacations.. It was decided to hold the next meeting September 10 at the home of Mrs. C. C. Davis, 409 Monongahela Ave., Otto. Following this meeting a covered dish supper will be served.Each member will bring a gas. Mrs. Martha Rogerson, president, is expected to name her committee for this affair soon.. Mrs. Lottie Shirley conducted devotional services, opening the meeting, and Mrs. Rogerson presided. Lunch was served by Mrs. Harry Davis, Mrs. Robert Heath and Mrs. John Holroyd. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 15, 1936 --- Personal --- Chief of Police Dominic George was returned to McKeesport hospital yesterday afternoon to undergo observation for an internal condition He is expected to return home Sunday. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 17, 1936 --- PLANNED TO OPEN RELIEF SEWING PROJECT SOON --- The last remaining obstacles to the opening of Glassport's WPA women's sewing project will be removed at a special meeting of Council and WPA representatives tonight in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building and efforts will be made to get it started within a short time.. The project was originally proposed and applied for in January but differences between Council and WPA authorities over the placement of women in supervisory positions delayed actual opening several times. Council maintained that since WPA officials proposed to give the 60 positions on the project to women on relief rolls, the supervisory job should be allotted to needy women not on relief and asked the privilege of appointing applicants of its own choosing to these positions.. WPA officials would not agree to Council's request, demanding the right to name all the women for the jobs. As a result of the controversy the issue was deadlocked for several months and hope for the project abandoned. Last week a committee of councilmen again interviewed WPA officials at Pittsburgh relative to getting the project started and an agreement was partly reached, each side relinquishing some demands and promising co-operation.. Tonight's special meeting was then ordered by Council President Samuel Ferguson to arrange the details. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 17, 1936 --- GOOD ATTENDANCE AT LODGE PICNIC --- Members of the Monongahela Valley Lodge No. 147, I.O.O.F., their families and friends attended the annual basket picnic at Rainbow Gardens Saturday afternoon.. A good attendanced marked the affair which was arranged by a committee headed by Ralph O. Turney. A program of sports and outdoor games provided entertainment for the guests in the afternoon and a picnic supper was served with free coffee, lemonade and buttermilk being provided by the committee. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 17, 1936 --- Rotarians to Compete in Golf and Bridge --- Members of the Glassport and Clairton Rotary Clubs, their wives and friends will participate in the annual joint golf and bridge day tomorrow at the Youghiogheny Country Club.. Golf foursomes, made up of two players from each club, will begin their trek around the course at 2 o'clock. Tables of bridge are scheduled to begin at 3. Grover DeLaney is in charge of the golf tournament and ladies of the Glassport club will have charge of the bridge play.. Dinner will be served in the country club dining room at 6:30 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 17, 1936 --- CLASS TO SPONSOR SALMAGUNDI PARTY --- Members of the Young Peoples bible Class of the Glassport Methodist Church will sponsor a salmagundi party Thursday evening on the lawn of the home of the class teacher, Mrs. C. C. Davis, 408 Monongahela Avenue, Otto.. The affair was originally scheduled to have been held in Clairton Park, but due to the absence of lights in the park, it was unnecessary to change location. Mrs. Myrtle Mellor is chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements, and her aides are Mrs. Elizabeth Diehl and Mrs. Thelma Watson.. program of games is scheduled to get underway at eight o'clock. Lunch will be served. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 17, 1936 --- Hearing on Custody Suit Opens Tomorrow --- Hearing on the suit of Mrs. Elsie Hlavats of rear the 25 Vermont Ave. for the custody of her 16-year-old son, William Hlavats Jr. will begin tomorrow before Judge John P. Egan at Pittsburgh.. Mrs. Hlavats, wife of a local mail carrier, claims her husband left home without cause two weeks ago, taking her son with him and leaving the way in the custody of strangers. The Hlavats have been married seven years. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 18, 1936 --- LARGE LOCAL GROUP TO SEE GOV. LANDON --- Preparations are underway here to accommodate a large crowd of local people who plan to go to West Middlesex Saturday to hear Governor Alfred M. Landon, Republican candidate for president.. Handling of reservations for the special train, which will leave Glassport at 11:58 a.m.daylight savings time is being taken care Glassport police station. All information regarding the cost of the trip and other details may be obtained there.. Burgess Seward J. Rose and Grover C. Delaney head the local Republican committee in charge of arrangements. They urge all interested persons to call the police before Thursday night, so that the number of coaches to accommodate the crowd may be determined and the exact number of tickets ordered from the McKeesport ticket agent. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 18, 1936 --- Mrs. Babyak Chosen For Committee Post At State Convention --- A Glassport woman has been singularly honored by being appointed to the rules of order committee for the State convention of the American Legion auxiliary, which will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Johnstown.. Mrs. E. A. Babyak, president of the local unit of the auxiliary was notified yesterday by Mrs. Edna Musser, president of the state department of the auxiliary to meet with her and other members of the committee at 10 o'clock tomorrow evening in Johnstown, on the eve of the opening of the convention.. Mrs. Babyak also received notification of her appointment in a letter from Mrs. W. B. McBride of Scranton, chairman of the committee. The pout is considered an important one during the term of the convention. Mrs. Babyak will leave tomorrow morning for Johnstown, accompanied by and Mrs. Margaret McCusker, alternate delegate from the local unit. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 19, 1936 --- 60 Attend Annual Rotarian Dinner --- Covers were laid for 60 members of the Glassport and Clairton Rotary Clubs, their wives and friends at the annual dinner held by the two clubs last evening in the dining room of the Youghiogheny Country Club.. The dinner followed an afternoon of bridge and golf. J. H. McVey of the Clairton Club acted as master of ceremonies, and introduced Ross L. Leffler, manager of industrial relations for Carnegie-Illinois Steel corporation, who spoke on industrial life in the Monongahela Valley.. Marin Baker and Robert Baxter of Glassport and Elmer Obley, Edward Finney and Mr. Ewalt of Clairton were given awards in the blind bogey golf tournament. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 19, 1936 --- News Briefs --- The Hilltop Sewing club will meet Friday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Robert Grice, Ninth Street. Mrs. Robert Van Natta will preside and lunch will be served by the hostess.. The Misses Betty and dorothy Cothery, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cothery of 410 Ohio Avenue arrived home yesterday from a two weeks' vacation spent at Camp Yohe, Slippery Rock, Pa. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 20, 1936 --- Reservations For Landon Trip Will Be Closed Tonight --- Tonight will be the last opportunity for local people who wish to hear Governer Alfred M. Landon on Saturday to make reservations for train accomodations at the Glassport police station.. Burgess Seward J. Gross and Grover DeLaney, who head the local Republican committee in charge of the arrangements, announced Tuesday's reservations would be accepted until tonight for tickets on the special train which will leave Glassport at 11:51, daylight savings time Saturday morning for West middlesex, PA, where Governor Landon will speak. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 20, 1936 --- Prepare For Large Crowd At S. S. Party --- Preparations have been completed to accomodate a large crowd at the salmagundi party to be held this evening at the home of Mrs. C. C. Davis, 408 Monongahela Avenue, Otto, by the Young People's Bible Class of the Glassport Methodist church.. The party is scheduled to be held on the lawn of the Davis home but in the event of rain or inclement weather the games will be played and lunch served indoors. Mrs. Myrtle Mellor heads the committee in charge. Play will begin at 8 o'clock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 20, 1936 --- Auditorium Painting Project Is Complete --- Glassport High School will have a "cooler and more subdued" atmosphere in its auditorium this year, according to technicians who supervised arrangement of of colors in the WPA auditorium painting job completed yesterday. The walls of the theater are done in light cream with green trim. All woodwork has been refinished.. The work was done with WPA labor, the material being furnished by the school district. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 20, 1936 --- METHODIST PASTOR RETURNS AUGUST 30 --- The Rev. W. C. Marquis, pastor of the Glassport Methodist Church, who is on vacation, will return to the pulpit here Sunday, August 30, members of the official board announced today.. Dr. M. J. Nase, high school principal will occupy the pulpit for the services Sunday, beginning at 10 o'clock. He has chosen for the subject "Goals Worthwhile in Life."
August 24, 1936 --- ROTARY TO OMIT MEETING TUESDAY --- Alex Kaszonyi , president of Glassport Rotary Club, announced today that, due to the death of John Greinert, a member of the club, the weekly dinner in meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening in the Presbyterian Church, would be omitted. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 24, 1936 --- Baracas To Meet --- a special meeting of the men's Baraca class of the Glassport Presbyterian Church has been called by Weiss President Alex McCaw for this evening at eight o'clock in the church. John Greinert, who died Saturday, was president of the class. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
August 27, 1936 --- PREPARATIONS COMPLETED FOR OPENING OF SCHOOLS --- Improvements Are Made; New Text Purchased, Classrooms Painted -- With the completion of an extensive program of repairs, the replenishing of supplies and the purchase of new textbooks for 16 courses, preparations for the opening of the 1936-37 term in the local public schools to about ended.. Probably the greatest single improvements made during the summer was the repainting and redecorating of the high school auditorium. The entire color scheme was rearranged, the walls and ceiling repainted and the woodwork refinished. Other classrooms and corridors in the high school building have been repainted. New shades have been placed in several other buildings and sundry other minor items of equipment replaced. New textbooks have been purchased for 16 courses.." Many teachers and school authorities from other districts who visit our schools complement us on the high type of books, we use," commented supervising principal John S. Hart." We always endeavored to keep our teaching up to the highest professional standards and select all texts with that in mind.". The new text selected are: Daily Life Language, two volumes; Pathways in Science, volume three; The Earth and Living Things, volume five; Our Earth and Its Story, volume six; Learning about Our Earth, volume five; Webster's Simple Dictionary for Children; Facts and Fancies, volume four; Art Stories, volume three; Peter' s Family, a primer, and David Cancel Friend, a first reader. All these books are designed for use in the primary grades.. New books for the high school are chiefly on the sciences and mathematics. They include: Everyday Problems in Science, New Biology, Business Life, Simplified Typewriting and Modern School Mathematics.. Revised enumeration lists indicate that 2012 children between the ages of six and 16 will be enrolled in the schools here this year. This figure is 40 less than last year.. When classes are resumed Tuesday morning, September the eight, 173 boys and girls will begin their scholastic careers in the primary grades here. The breakdown is as follows: First Ward, 12; Second Ward, 47; Third Ward, 48; Holy Cross, 40 and St. Cecilia's, 26. The total enrollment of all pupils by schools is: First Ward, 48; Second Ward, 433; Third Ward, 380; Junior -- Senior High School, 469, which does not include 250 pupils over 16 years of age, St. Cecilia's, 286; Holy Cross, 368 and 19 attending schools outside the school district. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 11, 1937 --- COUNCIL WILL ELECT POLICE HEAD TONIGHT --- Glassport Cpuncil will attempt to elect a new chief of police tonight to fill the vacancy caused by the death last month of Dominic George.. The number of applications received by Council has not been revealed, but it is known that at least six members of the Police Department have asked to be considered for the job.. A group of Councilmen held a caucus Saturday night for the purpose, it is understood, of considering the relative merits of the applicants. Their decision, if they arrived at one, was not made public. It is understood several applications have been received from men not members of the Police Department at present.. Reports will also be heard at tonight's meeting on progress made in the fight to force the Monongahela Valley Water Company to extend service to six homes in the upper part of town and on Glassport's curtailed WPA relief projects. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 11, 1937 --- Philo Christos Plan For Valantine Party --- A Valentine party has been planned by members of the Philo Christo Class of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School in the church basement Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m.. Miss Adele Graff, class president, has been named general chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements and has chosen the following committees: Entertainment, Mrs. A. G. Lansberry, Ruth Reed and June Coulson; invitation, Virginia coulson; lunch, all members of the class.. The next meeting of the class will be held Tuesday, Jan. _ at 8 p.m. at the home of June and Virginia Coulson, Vermont Avenue. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 11, 1937 --- BROTHERHOOD PLANS BANQUET NEXT MONTH --- The Men's Brotherhood of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church will formulate plans for a father-and-son banquet at its next meeting, Tuesdat evening, Jan. 26, in the church. The banquet will be held in the church some time in February, the exact date not having been determined. David Owens, newly elected president, will be in charge of the meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 11, 1937 --- Glad Hand Class To Hold Valentine Party --- Glad Hand Bible Class of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold a valentine party in the church basement, Monday Evening Feb. 1, following the monthly meeting.. Mrs. George Woy and Mrs. A. L. Meyers have been appointed to complete arrangements for the affair. According to an annual custom, members will exchange valentines. The annual election of class officers will take place during the business meeting, preceding the party. Plans for social and church activities for the year will be discussed. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 11, 1937 --- Golden Hour Class To Meet Tomorrow --- Golden Hour Class of the Glassport Methodist Church will conduct its monthly meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ida Berta, Seventh St. and Hemlock Way. Mrs. Ethel Nipps will conduct devotions opening the meeting.. Mrs. Ray Brindle, class president will preside during the business discussion at which class affairs will be planned and Mrs. William Knox will be in charge of the period of entertainment scheduled to follow the meeting. Lunch will be served. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 11, 1937 --- Philathea Class Will Meet Thursday Night --- The Women's Philathea Class of the Glassport Presbyterian Church will hold it's monthly business and social meeting Thursday at 5 p.m. in the church basement. Reports and plans for class activities will be discussed during the business session which will be presided over by Mrs. Iva Forsythe. Mrs. R. D. Paul will open the meeting with a devotional service and lunch will be served. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 11, 1937 --- Auxiliary To Meet --- Monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to Glassport American Legion Post No. 443, will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Legion Home. Mrs. Emma Schwerha will conduct the business discussion. Reports will be heard from the delegates to county council and plans will be made for the local unit's activities in the next few months. Gifts will be exchanged. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 11, 1937 --- Class To Meet --- Monthly meeting of Mrs. Thomas Granger's Class of the Glassport Methodist Church will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Evylyn Breen, 825 Ohio Avenue. Mrs. Jeannette Miller will open the meeting with a devotional service and preside during the business discussion. a period of entertainment will follow and lunch will be served. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 11, 1937 --- S. S. Class To Meet --- Monthly meeting of the Hannah Henderson Class of the Glassport Methodist church will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m.m at the home of Mrs. Henguist Robinson, 730 Ohio Avenue. Mrs. Craven Hoge will preside and conduct the devotional service. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 12, 1937 --- Jack Lees Named Chief of Glassport Police Department --- Former Sergeant Pledges War on Drunken Drivers And Speeders -- Sergeant Jack Lees last night was elevated by Glassport Borough Council to Chief of Police to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Chief Dominic George.. Chief Lees took over command of the Glassport force this morning. He served two years as an extra man before being elevated to the rank of seargeant five years ago. He has retained the rank since that time.. As a member of the police department, Sergeant Lees figured prominently in clearing up several cases, the most recent being the series of garage robberies which culminated in the arrest of two hill district youths last week. Worked on Blueprint. The new chief has been a resident of Glassport for the past eight years and lives with his wife and two children at 533 1/2 Allegheny Avenue. He is 37 years old. Previous to his appointment to the police force he was employed at the Wilmerding plant of the Westinghouse Airbrake Company as a blueprint expert.. Chief Lees said he plans to wage a continuous war on speeders, drunken drivers and hit-and-run drivers. It is not his aim, he said, to make Glassport a speed trap but he intends to break up the practice of motorists in through traffic speeding along Monongahela and Ohio Avenues endangering the life of residents and pedestrians.. "In assuming the responsibilities of this office", he said, "I would like to have the co-operation of every member of the police department and every citizen in the borough in maintaining law and order in our community. Sees Crime Reduction. " If this co-operation is forthcoming I can assure you crime and lawlessness will be reduced to a mininmum here. I promise to conduct this office in the best interest of the taxpayers and residents of this community.". Councilmen privately expressed confidence in the new chief and intimated that his appointment from among a field of candidates was prompted by his record, while a member of the force.. "He has given freely of his own time in the interest of his work", one councilman said, "and it was our belief that his experience, as shown by the results in the several cases he worked on, fitted him for the job.". Chief Lees record shows that he obtained convictions in a large majority of the cases he investigated. He had been a foe of drunken and hit-and-run drivers. He has pledged himself to co-operate with State and County authorities in breaking up these two menaces to pedestrian traffic. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 12, 1937 --- Council, Water Company Reported Near Agreement --- Concern Said Ready To Accept Proposal On Line Extension -- Glassport Borough Council and the Monongahela Water Company are gradually approaching harmonious settlement on differences in Council's request for service extension to six houses in the upper part of town, it was revealed at last night's meeting of Council in the Municipal Building.. Councilman Joseph Hornfeck, chairman of the water and light committee, reported the company reacted favorably to a proposal his committee had submitted and replied that if other residents of that section would contract for water and if Council would agree to placement of a specified number of fire plugs on the line, they would consider the request..Petition Circulated.. Councilman D. J. Herlehey reported the committee had circulated a petition among residents of that district to obtain sentiment relative to the company's proposal and said the petition was meeting with favorable response.. Secretary Hays Satterfield reported receipt of a letter from Hosack, Sprecht, Connath and Wood informing him that firm has recovered $525 for the borough, representing overpayments of certain taxes to the State. Council entered into an agreement with a representative of the firm at the December meeting for a trial period of one month upon his guarantee to recover the amount. Last night the firm submitted a contract to Council covering a period of five years at $75 per year, without, however any guarantees. Council declined to accept the contract.. Drainage Causes Dispute.. Water Draining from P. J. McMullen's property onto Summitt Street caused an argument between the health committee and other members of Council. Council claimed the drainage constituted a health nuisance and the health committee claimed it was a borough nuisance. Council based its claims on the fact that was refuse water and the health committee contended that since the water froze into ice, offering a hazard to travel on this roadway, it becomes a borough problem. The controversy ended in the decision to issue a ten-day warning to Mr. McMullen that the nuisance must be corrected.. Colin Forsythe and John Finney, residents of Summitt Avenue complained of the narrowness of the thoroughfare and the danger of sliding over an embankment, caused by parked cars along the street. After discussion on the subject it was decided that the street committee would view the street with the idea of recommending placement of several by-pass locations to permit two way traffic.. Garbage Disposal.. Councilman Herlehey reported contacting officials of several neighboring communities regarding disposal of garbage and ashes and recommended several changes in the method used here. He suggested the health and ordinance committees get together and draw up a new contract and advertise for bids, using as a basis the recommendations he submitted as a result of his findings. His plan was accepted.. Street Chairman George Pforsich reported improvements had been made on Elm Street, Delaware Avenue, Fern Alley, Fourth Street, Iowa Avenue and other streets throughout the town during the past month. He informed Council ashes had been placed in several dangerous locations as a safeguard against accidents. Engineer Alex Hutchison recommended changing the location of several street monuments he had found to be out of position. His recommendation was accepted..Councilman Herlehey wanted to know why the police time sheet showed an increase of 283 hours for the last half of December over the first half. Burgess Gross informed him it was caused by policemen working overtime to temporarily fill the vacancy caused by the death of Chief Dominic George.. Buy Gas Masks.. Councilman Pforsich, chairman of the fire committee reported receipt of a sample gas mask in accordance with a request by firemen at the last meeting, he said. He said the mask was approved by the firemen and recommended purchase of five additional masks so that each company would have three.. Burgess Gross' monthly report showed six arrests with fines and forfeits totaling$32.50. Tax collector Andrew Granger reported collection of $698.36 on the 1936 duplicate, $180,10 on the 1935 and $141.03 on the 1934 duplicates. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 12, 1937 --- HEAVY TICKET SALE FOR "YANKEE KING" --- Large Crowed To See Play In High School Auditorium Tomorrow -- Advanced sale of tickets for the Glassport High School Little Theater Guild presentation, "The Yankee King," indicates a large crowd will witness the opening night's performance tomorrow at 8:15 p.m. in the high school auditorium, M. J. Naser, high school principal, said today.. The show will also be given in a mantinee performance for school children tomorrow at 2:15 p.m. and a second evening performance Thursday at 8:15.. C. J. Milroth of the high school faculty, directed the cast and is in charge of the presentation.The performance will mark a new departure in the style of plays offered audiences in the local high school auditorium. It is a farce comedy and is in contrast with the heavier more dramatic pieces given by the high school players in the past few years. The advance sale of tickets was extended today to three local business houses for convenience of patrons. They may be had at the Hornfeck and Miller Drug stores and the New England shoe repair shop. Proceeds will be donated to the high school treasury.. Members of the cast visited the Second and Third Ward Schools today at 1 p.m. giving sketches from the play for benefit of the pupils. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 12, 1937 --- Rotary Meets Tonight --- William McClure and Hilda Dudley, playing the leading characters in "The Yankee King" will present their characterizations as a feature of the entertainment at tonight's weekly meeting of the Glassport Rotary Club in the fastal hall of the Presbyterian Church.. Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. by the Philanthea Class of the church. Alex Kassonyi will conduct the business session. C. J. Milroth is in charge of entertainment. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 13, 1937 --- BIRTHDAY BALL GROUP TO MEET --- Committee To Organize At Meeting Tonight -- All civic and social organizations and clubs in the borough have been asked by Chairman Joseph Stabler to send at least two representatives to a meeting to plan the Glassport's president's birthday ball. The meeting will be held today at 8 p.m. in the Eagles Home, Sixth Street and Allegheny Avenue.. Chairman Stabler will appoint sub-committees and outline plans for the affair which will be held in the Glassport High School gymnasium Saturday evening, Jan. 30. This will be the third birthday ball here.. Committees appointed at tonight's meeting will become active at once, selling tickets, arranging for decorations and space for cards and other games and doing other detailed work connected with the ball.. The ball is held annually Jan. 30 throughout the nation and proceeds are used to fight infantile paralysis. Seventy percent of the proceeds remain in the borough to be used to check the spread of the disease or to fight any local cases; the remaining 30 percent is sent to the Warm Springs Foundation at Warm Springs, Ga. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 13, 1937 --- CHURCH CLASSES TO HOLD PARTY FEB. 9 --- Attendance Contest Winners Will Be Feted By Losing Classes -- Class members who participated in a recent attendance contest sponsored by the Methodist Sunday School will hold a party Tuesday evening, Feb. 9, at which the winning classes will be feted by the losing classes.. An elaborate lunch is being planned and will be followed by a program of entertainment consisting of motion pictures, games, musical numbers and readings. The committees appointed to plan the affair are: Entertainment -- Hazel Williams, Mrs. Jeannette Miller, Miss Blanche Heath, Mrs. Robert Muller, Leona Feick, Kathleen Deremer; lunch -- Mrs. Orville Orbin, Miss Annie Jones, Mrs. David Davis, Mrs. Fred Teicchart, Mrs. Mark Spaide, Mrs. Thomas Granger, Mrs. Helen Kirmeyer, Mrs. Evelyn Breen, Mrs. Edith Dannehour, Marian Granger, Mrs. C. C. Davis, Mrs. George Allen, Mrs. Margaret Lust, Mrs. Helen Wilkes, Leona Wadsworth, Ruth Cox, Lois Milton, Martha King, Dorlene Brindle and Sarah Naser. Mrs. Melvin J. Naser is general chairman for the affair.. The winning classes include those taught by M. J. Naser, Mrs. Harry Byard, Mrs. Harvey Schauffler, Harve Schauffler, Jr., and Mrs. M. J. Naser; the losers are classes of Mrs. C. C. Davis, Hannah Henderson class, Junior Helpers, Mrs. Charles Chalfant Class and Mrs. Thomas Granger. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 14, 1937 --- CITIZENS PLAN BIRTHDAY BALL --- More Representatives Are Asked To Meet Friday -- Organization plans were outlined, committee appointments partially made and preliminary arrangements discussed at a meeting last night in the Eagles Club of citizens interested in planning the President Roosevelt birthday ball.. The Miscellaneous and A. F. G. W. U. Glassworkers Union of America, Glassport Police Department, borough Council, Glassport Democratic Club, Eagles and Pittsburgh Steel Foundry workers were represented at the meeting presided over by Joseph Stabler, general chairman for the affair. The ball will be held in Glassport High School gymnasium Saturday evening, Jan. 30.. Chairman Stabler reported the high school gym had been donated for the dance by the Glassport School Board. It was decided to have 1,000 tickets printed. Tables for games will be provided in addition to dancing. Frank Rommel was appointed assistant chairman by Mr. Stablerand Chief of Police Jack Lees was named chairman of the ticket committee, with Harry Pullin, M. J. Naser as his assistants. Other members of this committee selected last night include Joseph Witkowski, Mrs. Irene Hunt, Joseph Stein and George Hays. Frank Rommel will act as chairman of the music committee, assisted by Victor Meisl and Joseph Stabler.. It was decided the hours for the dance will be from 8:30 to 12:00 p.m. Chairman Stabler named Burgess Seward J. Gross honorary chairman and W. T. Wertz and C. F. Mailey in charge of publicity. It was announced another meeting will be held Friday at 8 p.m., in the Eagles Club and the chairman asked the following organizations to send representatives: Council, School Board, Rotary Club, American Legion, Businessmen's Association, professional men, foundry workers, glassworkers union, Copperweld Steel workers, Glassport Democratic and Republican Clubs,, representatives from classes, clubs and organizations in the Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist Churches, St. Cecelia's Roman Catholic Church, Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church and St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and any other citizens who are interested in assisting to plan the affair.. Chairman Stabler announced last night that additional committee appointments will be made Friday night. Joseph Karle is acting as secretary for the committee. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 14, 1937 --- GUILD PLAYERS PRESENT PLAY --- 700 Witness Performances In High School -- Close to 700 people witnessed the mantinee and evening performance of the "The Yankee King" presented by the Little Theater Guild of Glassport High School in the school auditorium yesterday afternoon and evening.. Those who witnessed the first farce comedy to be presented by the local high school players in the past three years were free in their praise and enthusiastic in their applause for the work of the cast, director and stage technicians. Many said the characterization of Pa Hinkle, principal character of the piece, was one of the funniest seen on the local stage. The part was taken by bill McClure, a student. Other characters shared equally in the expression of appreciation made by those who saw the opening performance.. The play will be repeated today at 8:30 p.m. Music before the play, between the acts and at the conclusion was furnished by the high school orchestra under direction of Miss Emily Dunn, supervisor of music. Many were heard to comment on the improvements in the auditorium. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 14, 1937 --- To Attend Banquet --- A group of 50 members of Glassport Local No. 400, Workers Alliance of America and their wives and friends will attend a banquet sponsored by the organization Monday night in the Penn McKee Hotel, McKeesport. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 18, 1937 --- PARKING ORDER TO BE ENFORCED --- Police Head Also Issues Warning On Curfew -- Beginning today, Police Chief Jack Lees announced, all local parking regulations will be strictly enforced. Autos parked too near fire hydrants or corners, on the wrong side of the street against traffic, double parked or parked in a way to obstruct traffic will be tagged.. Members of the police department have been instructed to enforce the rules to the letter, he said.. Chief Lees also announced that all children must be off streets when the curfew blows at 9 p.m. Complaints have been received, he said, that children have been playing around the streets until a late hour. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 18, 1937 --- POLISH-AMERICAN OFFICERS ELECTED --- Frank Tacik Re-Elected Head Of Political Club -- Election and installation of new officers was a feature of the regular meeting of the Polish-American Political Club held yesterday in Polish Falcon Hall.. Frank Tacik, high commissioner of the eighth district of the Polish National Alliance, was re-elected president of the organization for another term. Other officers chosen yesterday were: Nicholas Suidela, vice president; Alex Tyszkiewicz, secretary and Stanley Zawodniak, treasurer. Members of the advisory board are: John Haleski and John Stozelinski, one year term; Stanley Tyszkiewicz and Josef Wasinski, two year term and John Kwolek and Frank Ksiazak, three year term.. President Tacik will appoint his committees and announce them at the next regular meeting. Lunch and refreshments were served at the conclusion of the meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 18, 1937 --- Fire Alarm --- Firemen of No. 1 and 2 companies responded to an alarm Sunday about 10:40 a.m. at Eighth Street and Indiana Avenue, where an overheated furnace caused a slight blaze in a building occupied as a real estate office by Samuel Papernick. There was no damage. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 19, 1937 --- BENEFIT CARD PARTY TO BE HELD TONIGHT --- St. Cecelia Grade Card Party Booked In School Hall -- Arrangements have been completed to accomodate about 500 people at the fifth in a series of benefit card parties tonight in St. Cecelia's parochial school hall.. A committee of mothers of fourth grade pupils in the school will be in charge. Heading the committee are Mr. Ashton and Mrs. Daniel O'Connelll. Bridge, five hundred, euchre, pinochle and other games will be played and lunch will be served in the school basement at the conclusion of play. Proceeds are for benefit of the school. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 19, 1937 --- Rotary Meets Tonight --- Mrs. Walter Riggs of McKeesport will be presented to Glassport Rotary Club tonight at the weekly meeting by William Kearney Jr., chairman of entertainment. Alex Kaszonyi will preside. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 20, 1937 --- SCENES FROM SHAKESPEAR TO BE GIVEN --- Dramas To Be Presented In High School Next Wednesday Night -- Sponsored by the high school authorities, a new form of entertainment will make its appearence in the high school auditorium Wednesday evening, Jan. 27, when the Classic Guild of New York presents a group of eight scenes from William Shakespear's "Julius Caesar""Taming of the Shrew" and "As You Like It.".. A cast of Broadway players headed by Stanley Cobleigh, Joan Beckwith and Leslie Adams Jr. will enact the scenes. All members of the cast are veteran professionals, having appeared on Broadway in Shakesperian and popular plays Cobleigh, a graduate of the American Acaemy of Dramatic Arts, New York, played in Eugen O'Neill's "Beyond The Horizon" and "White Cargo". Joan Beckwith is a member of the Bar Harbor Little Theater players and has played parts in several Broadway productions. She is a graduate of the College of Montmorancy at Paris.. Although this will mark their first appearance here, the group of players has been touring the country for the past eight or nine years, principally in the larger cities. C. J. Milroth, director of the Glassport High School Little Theater Players, secured them in a three-day stopover between appearances in Virginia and Cleveland, O. They will present three scenes from "Julius Caesar", three from "As You Like It" and two from the "Taming of the Shrew".. Proceeds from the show will be used to defray expenses of publishing the high school annual. The performance is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 20, 1937 --- Benefit Card Party Is Attended By 450 --- More than 450 people from Glassport, McKeesport, Clairton, Wilson, Elizabeth, West Newton and other nearby towns attended the benefit card party at St. Cecelia's school hall last night, sponsored by the mothers of the fourth grade pupils in the school.. Proceeds will be added to a church fund to pay salaries and expenses of the school. Bridge, five hundred, euchre, pinochle and other games were played and lunch was served in the school basement. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 20, 1937 --- WPA WORKMEN TRANSFERRED --- Approval Of Allotment Of $117,000 Expected -- Workmen and Supervisors on the suspended WPA sidewalks project here have been transferred to the Michigan Avenue stonewall construction project, local relief works officials announced today. The sidewalks project was discontinued when its appropriation was exhausted.. Work on the stonewall construction is being carried out at present between Seventh and Eighth Streets. The project must be completed within the next four weeks, since the remainder of the appropriation for that work will last only that long. Stone for that work was quarried at Century and Wall Streets here.. The Ohio Avenue improvement and extension project is expected to reach completion this week Workmen and supervisors will be transferred to other projects throughout the borough, if possible, officials said.. Application was filed last week for an appropriation of $117,000 to cover all of the borough's unfinished WPA projects and some new ones suggested by Engineer Alex Hutchinson to Council. It was estimated that approval of this application by Harrisburg and Washington WPA authorities will require about six weeks' time. In the meantime, appropriations for existing WPA projects will run outand it appears possible at present that WPA workmen will receive an enforced vacation of two or three weeks between the time of the present appropriations are used up and a new one approved. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 20, 1937 --- Glassport Briefs --- Monthly meeting of the Jane Downing Missionary Society of the Glassport Baptist Church will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ada Phillips, Marie Street, Otto. Mrs. Harry Shaw will conduct the business and devotional service will be in charge of Mrs. William Derflinger. Lunch will be served by the hostess.. Semi-monthly meeting of the I. A. I. Girls Club will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the home of Miss Margaret Van Natta, 627 Michigan Avenue. Miss Betty Robbins will preside during the business meeting at which social affairs will be planned. Two handkerchief showers will be held, one for Alfretta Dean and one for Betty Robbins.. A special evangelistic service will be held Friday at 7:45 p.m. in the Glassport Baptist Church under the direction of the Rev. Harold Davis of Bridgeville, Pa. The Rev. Mr. Davis will be assisted by his sister, Miss Edna Davis, who will lead the singing. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 21, 1937 --- STABLER NAMES MORE WORKERS --- Roosevelt Ball Chairman Adds To Committees --- Additional committee appointments and reports of ticket distribution and other committees were the principal features of last night's meeting of the President Roosevelt birthday ball committee in council chambers at the Municipal Building.. It was reported that 650 tickets for the affair have been distributed throughout the borough. Joseph Kargle was named by Chairman Joseph Stabler to head the lunch and refreshment committee. Additional names placed on the reception committee were Mr. and Mrs. George Nieidermeyer, Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Whirl, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Papernick, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wawrzeniak, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Hanley, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Conley, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pater, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orlando, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Krasik, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sutman, Mr. and Mrs. William Broder, James McMahon, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Quinn, Mr. and Mrs. John Petras, Miss Golda Easton, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Economos, Al Hawk, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hof, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph O. Turney, Mr. and Mrs. Al Wentz and Mrs. Joseph Tomeldolsky.. The name of Art Duncan was added to the floor committee and Irwin Babyak was appointed a member of the ticket committee. The group will meet again Monday at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 21, 1937 --- AID PLANNING ANNIVERSARY --- Hebrew Women To Serve Dinner On Feb. 21 -- The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society of Glassport will be celebrated at a dinner in the auditorium of the synagogue on Ohio Avenue Sunday evening, Feb. 21, it was announced today by Mrs. Milton Snyder, president.. Mrs. Snyder, appointed general chairman of the affair, will select her committees within the next few days. She announced the dinmner will be a full course affair and will be served in the synagogue auditorium at 6:30 p.m.. Mrs. Snyder was re-elected for a third term as head of the organization at a meeting in the synagogue this week. Other new officers include Mrs. William Feldstein, vice president; Mrs. Louis Jackson, recording secretary; Mrs. S. Herron, financial secretary and Mrs. Samuel Papernick, treasurer. Trustees are Mrs. J. Lazar, Mrs. Charles Monheim and Mrs Jennie Broder. The new auditing committee includes Mrs. Norman Feldstein, Mrs. Abe Raden and Mrs Ben Miller. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 21, 1937 --- Back From Inaugural --- Among local people who returned today from Washington, D. C., where they witnessed the inauguration of President Roosevelt yesterday are Edward Davis, George Goshio, Meyer Alpern and Theresa and Anna Goshio. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 21, 1937 --- Young People To Meet --- Mrs. C. C. Davis, class teacher, will conduct devotions opening the monthly meeting of the Young Peoples Bible Class of the Glassport Methodist Church tonight at the home of Mrs. Margaret Lust, 1024 Vermont Avenue. Mrs. Myrtle Mellor will preside during the business meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 21, 1937 --- Baby Clinic Tuesday --- Semi-monthly session of the Glassport Child Health Conference will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Council chambers at the Municipal Building. An examining physician and two registered public health nurses will be in charge. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 25, 1937 --- LADIES WILL MARK 40 YEARS --- Methodist Group To Form Program Tonight -- Plans for the fortieth anniversary meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church will be completed when the group meets today in the church. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m., Mrs. Martha Rogerson, president said.. The anniversary meeting is set for Thursday evening at the church. Tentative plans for the program call for a social hour during the evening.. Many of the former members of the organization are expected to return to attend the anniversary meeting, Mrs. Rogerson said. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 25, 1937 --- Farewell Party Honors Girl In State Office --- A farewell party given at her home, 311 Fifth Street, last night honored Miss Gertrude Tyskiewicz on the eve of her departure for Harrisburg. She has accepted a position as bookkeeper in one of the departments of the Commonwealth.. Games, dancing and lunchwere enjoyed by the following youn people: Sylvia Zebroski, Theresa Ejchost, Mary Belushak, Cecelia Pogo, Sophie and Blanche Kelly, Mary Smerdal, Ann Zoeller, Edith DePaula, Anne and Helen Sien, Walter Sroczak, Edward Tyskiewicz, John Savicz, Steve and Ignatius Pasinski, John August of Pittsburgh; Andrew and Joe Polcinski of Natrona and Nick and Michael Ranto of Braddock. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 25, 1937 --- Bible Class To Meet --- The Hannah Henderson Bible Class of the Glassport Methodist Episcopal Church will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. H. Robinson, 730 Ohio Avenue. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 26, 1937 --- 5-CENT FARE TO BE ASKED --- Council To Get Resolution For Rate Slash At Its Feb. 8 Meeting -- The fight to secure a five cent fare for patrons of the Glassport-McKeesport street car line has been started.. Harvey Schauffler Sr. and Councilman Joseph Hornfeck have requested Assemblyman Samuel Weiss to draw up a resolution to be presented to Council at its next regular meeting, Mon. Feb. 8 embodying the plans for a reduction in fares to street car riders here.. It is expected that Council will act on this resolution and join the fight being waged by cities, boroughs and townships served by the Pittsburgh Railways Company in Allegheny County. The prevailing fare here is too high in comparison with other districts, backers of the resolution claim. They point out that at present it costs the residents of Glassport 16 2/3 cents for round trip fare to McKeesport and 67 2/3 cents for round trip to Pittsburgh. The desired reduction would bring the round trip fare to McKeesport down to 10 cents and the Pittsburgh trip 40 cents a savings of 6 2/3 cents on McKeesport trips and 27 2/3 cents on the Pittsburgh trip.. Backers of the movement believe it will receive the support of every commuter in the borough and that if a petition were circulated here to that effect it would secure the signatures of at least 5,000 riders. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 26, 1937 --- FLOOD WATERS RECEDING HERE --- Danger To Industries Now Believed Past -- The flood waters of the Monongahela River reached their crest here last night, with little damage other than the threatened danger to Glassport's three major industries along the water front.. The water rose slowly all day yesterday and began backing up into the Third Street tunnel under the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad tracks. When the flood had reached its peak the water was aboutthree feet deep in the lower end of the tunnel. Residents of Otto watched with bated breath as the wide, swiftly-flowing Monongahela steadily rose to within six feet of the top of its bank on that side. Tension eased today, however, with the announcement that the waters were slowly receding. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 26, 1937 --- High School Varsity Lettermen Get Award --- Glassport High School football varsity lettermen were given emblem sweaters yesterday by a group of of local football fans in aknowledgement of their splendid record during the past season.. The presentations were made informally in the high school by Coach Roy M. hickes and 18 players were recipients of the awards. Every player participated in each game on the schedule last fall. The gifts were white sweaters with scarlet letters and service stripes. No ceremony accompanied the presentation. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 27, 1937 --- ROTARY TO SPONSOR SCOUT TROOP HERE --- Also Plans To Have Children As Guests At Meetings -- Glassport Rotary Club will sponsor organization and maintenance of a new Boy Scout troop here, it was decided at the weekly meeting last night in the festal hall of the Glassport Presbyterian Church. It was also planned to sponsor additional child welfare work under direction of the community service committee.. Letters were ordered sent out today to local school principals to gather information regarding the number of underprivledged and crippled children in the borough. Members of the club plan to have as their guests one underprivileged boy at each meeting, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 16. Harry Shaw, chairman of the father-and-son banquet committee annouced plans progressing for the affair which will be held in the festal hall of the church Tuesday evening, Feb. 23. Alex Kaszonyi presided. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 27, 1937 --- CLASS TO SPONSOR TOUR OF STATION --- Group Of 50 To See Broadcasting Of Radio Program Tonight -- A group of 50 members of the junior class of Glassport High School and their friends will tour a Pittsburgh radio station tonight to see the preparation and broadcasting of evening programs.. The tour is one of several projects sponsored by the junior class to raise funds to finance the annual junior prom. The group will assemble at the high school and go to Pittsburgh by automobile, where they will be conducted through the station and have broadcasting explained to them by a guide. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 27, 1937 --- WPA Workers To Meet --- Monthly meeting of Glassport Local No. 400, Workers Alliance of America will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in the I. O. O. F. Hall. Delegates will report on the Washington conference held Jan. 15. Delegates will be elected to represent the local organization at a conference in Harrisburg, Jan. 31. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 27, 1937 --- Large Crowd At Dance --- A large crowd of basketball fans attended the dance which followed the Glassport-Elizabeth game last night in the high school gymnasium. Music was furnished by Jerry Byers and his orchestra. Another dance will follow the Glassport-Belle Vernon game Tuesday night in the high school gym. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 27, 1937 --- LEGION PLANS STAG PARTY AND SUPPER --- Committee Is Named To Arrange Event For Feb. 4 -- Announcment was made today of appointment of a committee to arrange a stag party and supper sponsored by Glassport Post No. 443, American Legion, Thursday evening, Feb. 4 in the Legion Home. The committee includes Commander Mayou, chairman; John Pratt, Joseph Zupe, Arthur Salzman, William Vollmer Jr., John Sedeskey and Fred Clague.. The committee will meet Saturday afternoon in the Legion Home to complete arrangements for the affair. Commander Mayou announced the meeting will be open to any other members who desire to participate in the planning of the supper. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 28, 1937 --- CHURCH GROUP WILL CELEBRATE --- Members to Re-enact Meet 40 Years Ago -- Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Glassport Methodist Church will re-enact a meeting of the group 40 years ago as a feature of the fortieth aniversary celebration tonight in the church.. Members participating in the reenactment will dress in the style worn in the period when the society was organized. Mrs. Andrew Granger will conduct the pantomine meeting as president. Others who will participate are Mrs. John Robinson, Mrs. Scott Boor, Miss Annie Jones, Mrs. G. M. Snyder, Mrs. Martha Rogerson, Mrs. William King, Mrs. W. Nipps, Mrs. C. C. Davis, Mrs. Orville Orbin, Mrs. W. C. Feick and Mrs. M. J. Naser.. Tonight's affair will be for members and friends and will be entirely social. It is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. in the church. Mrs. C. C. Davis, as chairman of the Ladies Aid old fashion meeting, was in charge of the arrangements. A program of musical entertainment will follow. Mrs. Martha Rogerson will present Miss Lois Sonerson, well known local soloist who will sing a group of numbers, and Mrs. William Stewart, who will give a group of readings.. Miss Annie Jones is the only present member of the group who is also a charter member. She has been constantly active in Aid activities. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 28, 1937 --- EAGLES PREPARE FOR INITIATION --- Class Of 50 To Boost Aerie Roll To 450 -- Glassport Aerie No. 1185, Fraternal Order of Eagles, will initiate a class of approximately 50 new candidates on Sunday, Feb. 7 in honor of the birthday anniversary of Conrad H. Mann, chief auditor and organizer of the organization in the Eagles Home, Sixth Street and Allegheny Avenue.. The new class will swell the membership of the local aerie to around 450, a new high record, officers stated. A supper and reception for the new members will be held following the initiation ceremony, which will be attended by high officers of the order.. A meeting of District No. 3, comprising 16 aeries of Allegheny County, will be held in conjunction with the initiation and a program of entertainment will be presented under the direction of Joseph Kargle. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 28, 1937 --- Small Audience Sees Shakespearean Drama --- A small but appreciative audience last night witnessed the first presentation here by a professional cast of scenes from Shakespearean dramas. The cast, headed by Stanley Cobleigh, Joan Beckwith and Leslie Adams Jr., presented eight scenes from three Shakespearean dramas. Proceeds will benefit the high school annual. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 28, 1937 --- New Job --- Flood Water Brings New Task To Jimmy Alsop -- It isn't often a flood brings anything but grief, but to Jimmy Alsop the high waters of the Monongahela River brought a new job.. Until a few nights ago Jimmy drove a taxi. At 2 a.m. the other day he answered a call to Glassport to haul a passenger to McKeesport. The passenger told Jimmy about a job he had just left on a river steamer tied up at Glassport. After he had deliverd his passenger Jimmy went back to Glassport, asked for the job and got it. The steamer is still tied up at Glassport due to high waters and Jimmy is getting paid although he hasn't started to work yet. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 28, 1937 --- STUDENTS BEGIN FORENSIC WORK --- Rehearsals For Contests Get Underway -- Glassport High School students who participate in the annual Pennsylvania Forensic and Music League competitions began rehearsals this week for the contests which are scheduled to start late next month and continue through April and part of May.. Local students will participate this year in declamation, origional oration, extemporaneous speaking, debate, musical instrument and vocal contests, Shakespearean reading, and other divisions. They will be coached by members of the high school faculty as in previous years.. Glassport has one one national championship in original oration and several district, county and State championships in other departments in the years the local school has been represented. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 28, 1937 --- Lack of Teachers On Relief Hinders Class --- The absence of names of district teachers from relief rolls is the principal drawback to the reopening of Glassport's Americanization class, Supervising Principal John H. Hart said today.. Mr. Hart has been in constant communication with district, State and national relief project heads regarding appointment of a teacher or the re-employment of Mrs. Alice Erickson for the resumption of the local citizenship class. Up to the present time, however, he has received no assurance, he stated today, that the class would be reopened. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 28, 1937 --- Girls' Club Holds Shower And Plans Swimming Party --- Members of the I. A. I. Girls Club held a shower last evening at the home of Miss Anna Grace Kaufmann for Mrs. Lois Tachoir Orbin. A program of games and entertainment was presented and lunch was served.. Members of the club will hold a swim party this evening at the Y. M. C. A. pool in McKeesport. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
January 28, 1937 --- Prayer Service --- Prayer service in the Glassport Baptist Church last night was conducted by Mrs. Laura Edding. The Rev. Lester Bumpus of Pittsburgh was the guest speaker. Source: Daily News, McKeesport, PA.
February 2, 1937 --- Contemplate Expansion Of Commercial Course --- Board Considers Installing Automatic Calculating Machines Next Year -- Expansion of the commercial course in Glassport High School next year was contiplated by the School Board at its monthly meeting last night in the high school.. Desirous of keeping abreast of progressive trends in commercial education members secured data relative to the cost of installation and maintenance of automatic calculating machines for use of the students. It was their aim, board members said, to provide students with the knowledge of the efficient operation of automatic office machines to make them familiar with the entire scope of office work.. Machines Demonstrated.. C. N. Riggs of the bourroughs Adding Machine Company demonstrated the use of calculating machines according to the latest methods, at last night's school board meeting. He advised the board on the type of machine best suited to the teaching of the contiplated course in the high school and quoted costs. The board felt that since other district high schools carried similar courses, it would be advisable to consider installation of the machines in the annual budget to be presented within a few months. The course will be installed next year if members of the board feel the budget can stand the cost.. Supervising Principal John S. Hart informed the board he has a teacher under consideration for the proposed extra high school classes for local men and women who decide to complete their high school education. The work would be carried on as a WPA project. He told the board he is waiting further information from WPA authorities and expects to make an announcement regarding this class within a short time.. Cap, Gown Offer Spurned.. The supervising principal also reported receipt of an offer from a cap and gown manufacturer regarding purchase of a set of academicals for graduation exercises. He reported the company had offered the school a five-year contract during which the robes were to be paid for at the rate of $1.50 each per year and were to become the property of the school at the end of five years. The price offered was the same as the annual rental fee.. Board members sought the advice of Miss Mae Gearing and Miss Mabel Montgomery, members of the teacher's committee, regarding the quality of merchandise in the robes and were informed by the teachers it was of inferior grade and would probably not last five years. It was decided on their recommendation to reject the offer.. Football Schedule.. High School Principal M. J. Naser reported East Pike Run had signed a contract with Glassport High School to meet in a footbal game here next year, completing the required five games in Class B., W. P. I. A. L. schedule. Glassport had encountered considerable difficulty, he explained, in securing five games in Class B. due to its imposing record during the past several years. As the schedule now stands Glassport will play five Class B, three Class AA and one Class A game in 1937. Directors protested signing of contracts with Beaver Falls and Donora, both Class AA schools , on the grounds the schedule would be too tough. Principal Naser replied that since Glassport had so much difficulty in signing up Class B schools, their only alternative was to book games with Class A or AA schools for open dates.. "Why not book five Class B games and five Class AA games and compete for the championship in both classes?' Director William Hutton asked. By a vote of three to Two the board vetoed signeing with of the Beaver Falls contract. East Pike Run will be met on the local gridiron Saturday, October 9 and Donora will be played at Donoraon Saturday, Nov. 20.. When the question of delinquent industrial tax accounts came up for discussion, Director Ivan Greasler demanded the large delinquents be brought to terms to relieve the burden now carried by the smaller taxpayers of the school district. It was decided that definite action at an adjourned meeting Monday, February 15, at 8 p.m. in the high school. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 2, 1937 --- LEGION AUXILIARY SPONSORS PROGRAM --- Sticker Sale Will Be Conducted By School Children -- As part of the Legion Auxiliary's Americanism program, local school children will conduct a sale of stickers in commemoration of the 150'th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States.. The sticker sale is scheduled to begin the latter part of this month. The stickers bear red and white emblems of the seal of the United States and the dates 1787 and 1937. The money realized will be divided among the children, the school flag fund, the local unit of the Legion Auxiliary and the national council, Defenders of the Flag and the Governer Earle's fund. for the commemoration of the signing of the Constitution.. Mrs. Emma Schwerha, president of the Glassport unit of the Legion Auxiliary and Mrs. Margaret McCusker, Americanism chairman of the local unit, appealed to Glassport School Board at its meeting last night to permit the students to participate in the sale. Their request was granted by the board.. The movement is sponsored by Legion Auxiliary units throughout the country and will be participated in locally by about 1,550 children. It is expected approximately 2,000 seals will be sold here. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 2, 1937 --- CLASS TO OBSERVE 24TH ANNIVERSARY --- Plan Dinner In McKeesport For Thursday Evening, Feb. 11 -- Plans for celebration of the twenty-fourth anniversary of the founding of the E. M. O. Bible Class of the Glassport Baptist Church were discussed at the monthly meeting of the class last night inthe church. . Class members will commemorate the anniversary with a dinner in Murphy's restaurant, McKeesport, Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. Mrs. Ruby Shaw's group was appointed to have charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Beatrice Seifried, newly-elected president, conducted the business discussion and Mrs. Lawson led the devotional services, using as her theme, "The Prophets." Mrs. William Derflinger read a poem entitled "Saith" by Len Woodrim.. Co-hostesses at last night's luncheon were Mrs. Ruby Shaw, Mrs. Gladys Robbins, Mrs. Margaret Van Natta and Mrs. Seifried. The lunch was served on tables decorated with valentine appointments. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 2, 1937 --- No Rotary Meeting --- Weekly meeting of Glassport Rotary Club scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. Members will meet joinly with McKeesport Rotary Club Thursday in the Penn McKee Hotel, to hear a Boy Scout program. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 2, 1937 --- Tax Collections --- The monthly report of the tax collections and financial disbursements reported to the Glassport School Board last night by Treasurer Jesse Dobbins revealed receipt of $1,773.33 from Tax Collector Andrew Granger and $379.97 from Delinquent Tax Collector G. C. DeLaney. The Treasurer also reported disbursments of $4,933.50 and a balance in the general account of $6, 487.65 on Jan. 30. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 2, 1937 --- Notes and Personals --- Members of Citizens hose companyof Glassport will hold a special meeting today at 8 p.m. in the club rooms in the Municipal Building.. Edward Babyak of Vermont Avenue, who underwent an operation recently in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, is reported improving He is expected to remain a patient in the hospital until the end of this week.. Plans for a Valentine party Monday, Feb. 15, will be discussed at the monthly meeting of the Sunbeam Class of the Glassport Baptist Church in the church basement today at 7:30 p.m. Miss Margaret Van Natta, vlass teacher, will conduct the lesson and Miss Ruby March and Miss Betty Burke will be co-hostess. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 3, 1937 --- COUNCIL ORDERS SEWER REOPENING --- At a special meeting of Glassport Council last night in the Municipal Building, it was decided to engage the services of a claw-digger in opening up the Harrison Street sewer drain below the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad tracks in Otto.. Street department workmen determined the location of the obstruction which for the past several weeks hs forced the water up through the ground at a point just beyond the railroad tracks. They have been hampered in getting down to it Street Commisioner John Klinkner told members of council last night, by the fact that the waterseeps through the side of any hole dug in the vicinity. The danger of a slide or cave-in prevented him from sending workmen down into a whole to probe for the obstruction, he said.. The claw-digger should open up a hole large enough to bare the obstruction, Mr. Klinkner felt. When the obstruction is removed the sewer will handle its load temporarily until the new WPA Harrison Street sewer project is approved by WPA authorities, councilmen said. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 3, 1937 --- Junior Class Plans "Friend Night" Party --- Another in a series of affairs sponsored by the students in the junior class of the high school to raise money to finance the annual junior prom will be a "Friends' Night" party in the high school auditorium Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m.. Variety will be the keynote in the program of entertainment and lunch will be served.. Gertrude Novak is general chairman and will be assisted by the following committees: Entertainment, Christian Litnicky (Christine Lipnicky), Catherine Duralia; tickets and program, Alice Oreynak, dorothy Evans and Michael Hrechocik; lunch Phyllis Null and Virginia Reno. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 3, 1937 --- Committees To Meet --- All business connected with the third annual President Roosevelt birthday ball held here Saturday will be closed up at a meeting today at 7:30 p.m. in the Eagles Home. Chairman Joseph Stabler has requested members to make returns for ticket money still outstanding so that a complete report may be made to the national committee. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 3, 1937 --- Large Crowd At Dance --- A large crowd of local basketball fans attended the dance in the Glassport High School gym following the Glassport-Belle Vernon game last night. Music was furnished by Louis Borrelli and his orchestra... Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 3, 1937 --- Legion Supper And Stag Party Tomorrow Evening --- Plans have been completed by members of Glassport Post, American Legion for a stag supper tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Home, fourth St. and Monongahela Ave.. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 4, 1937 --- WPA WORKERS AIR DEMANDS --- Return of Local Relief Station Requested -- Demands of relief workers presented by a delegation of members of the Workers Alliance of America to the Pennsylvania Legislature's committee on relief at a conference yesterday in Harrisburg will be given serious consideration, Samuel Antico of Glassport, a member of the delegation reported today.. The Workers Alliance, an organization composed solely of relief projects employees, sent the delegation to Harrisburg to attend the legislative conference on relief and present requests for continuation and extension of outdoor relief works projects throughout the State. The delegation's demands were: 1. Consolidation of all outdoor relief projects and the abolishment of poor boards.. 2. Organization of an administrative board and public assistance composed of a majority of labor and unemployed citizens representatives.. 3. Minimum relief standards set by law.. Antico said the Workers Alliance was the only workers organization represented at the conference. The legislative committee was headed by Senator Thompson.. Assistant Director Hedener of the State Emergency Relief Board heard an appeal by the local delegation for the reopening of the McKeesport relief office. He promised to consider the appeal and informed Mr. Antico he would let him know definitely within a few days.. The local delegation told Mr. Hedener the closing of the McKeesport District office had caused local persons on relief considerable inconvenience, since it became necessary for them to go to Wilkinsburg for disposition of their cases.. Mr. Antico will report at the monthly meeting of the Glassport Local No. 400, Workers Alliance tomorrow at 8 p.m. in I. O. O. F. Hall. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 4, 1937 --- Chief Asks For Signs --- Chief of Police Jack Lees has asked Council to furnish several speed limit, no parking and zone signs to be placed on borough streets. He also requested that signs be furnished several boys in each of the borough's school buildings and that the boys be dispositioned to act as safety officers for school children at dangerous intersections crossed by the children on their way to and from school. The request was granted. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 4, 1937 --- Scouts Meet Tonight --- Weekly meeting of Troop 52, Boy Scouts of America, of St. Cecelia's Roman Catholic Church will be held today at 8 p.m. in the school hall. Scoutmaster Joseph Hornfeck will conduct the meeting during which preparations for second and first-class tests will be made and tin and wood burning projects continued. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 4, 1937 --- Firemen To Meet --- Regular monthly meeting of Citizens hose company No. 1, will be held today at 8 p.m. in the club rooms, Municipal Building. Social and financial affairs of the club will be discussed. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
February 4, 1937 --- Council Meets Monday --- Monthly meeting of Glassport Borough Council will be held Monday at 8 p.m. in council chambers at the Municipal Building. Street and sewer repairs, relief works projects and finances will come up for discussion. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
March 22, 1937 --- YOUTH INJURED ON RIVERBOAT --- Loses Hand on Ohio River Near Martin's Ferry -- Leslie Hoffman, of 733 Michigan Ave., Glassport, had his right hand amputated in an accident occuring Friday on the Carnegie-Illinois Steel corp. towboat "Monongahela" near Martin's Ferry, Ohio, it was reported here. The boat was enroute to New Orleans. He was taken to Martin's Ferry hospital, and today was removed to the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. Hoffman is a Glassport High School Graduate, class of 1930.. He had been standing on the cat-walk at the stern of the boat making an adjustment near the paddle-wheel bearings when the accident happened. Although severely injured, he did not lose consciousness. Alone, he managed to retrace his steps on the narrow cat-walk until he could secure the aid of the crew. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
March 22, 1937 --- CLASSES PLAN JOINT MEETING ON TUESDAY --- Membership Problems of sunday School to Be Aired --- Three classes of the First Baptist Church will meet in joint session tomorrow night at the home of Mrs. Margaret Vannatta of 727 Michigan Ave., to discuss membership problems of the Sunday School. The classes meeting are the E. M. O. Bible Class, Baraca Class and the Philathea Calss, all of the First Baptist Church.. The next regular meeting of the E. M. O. Bible class will be held April 5 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Thomas. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
March 22, 1937 --- NO SPEEDING! --- Police Re-Issue Warning to Fast Drivers in Borough --- Glassport police today re-issued the warning given Saturday on the anti-speeder campaign to start in the borough this week. The work placing speed limit signs has been completed, and drivers exceeding the speed of 20 miles an hour will be fined, it was warned... Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 8, 1937 --- CELEBRATION PLANS READY --- Parade, Concert, Fireworks On Saturday Program --- Final plans for the Columbus Day celebration tomorrow, sponsored by Glassport Young Men's Italian Club, include a parade to start at 4 PM, addresses at the Ninth street field following the football game, concert by the Glassport Community Band at 7 PM and a fireworks display at 11 PM.. The parade, starting from the high school building and including a number of district lodges, is scheduled to arrive at the football field at the close of the Glassport-East Pike Run game Talks in honor of Christopher Columbus will then be delivered by prominent Glassport citizens, as well as several outsiders.. The concert by the band, directed by Ersilio DeGregorio, will consist of the following selections: "Semiramide," by Verdi; "Canzone Napoletane," Faust by Gounod, and "Arlesienne Suite," by Bizet Several symphonic marches as well as a few popular numbers are also on the program.. Fred George, president of the organization, is in charge of arrangements. His committee includes Ersilio DeGregorio, Pete Iacone and Joe Como. The club has asked businessmen to display flags tomorrow in honor of Columbus. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 8, 1937 --- Dem Fish Fry Tonight; To Hear Earle Saturday --- Glassport Democratic workers under the direction of Joseph Witkowski, met last night in headquarters at 636 Monongahela Ave., to complete plans for a fish fry to be held their today at 7 PM.. Saturday evening, a delegation of about 10 will attend the county rally in Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh, when Governer George H. Earle will be the principal speaker. Glassport Democrats desiring to attend the rally hard to me at headquarters before 7:30 PM.. Mr. Witkowski also announced Oct. 15 as the date of a Democratic rally in Glassport. County Democratic leaders and local candidates will be present. The meeting will begin at 8:30 PM. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 8, 1937 --- Firemen Hear Address by County President --- William Edwards, president of Allegheny County Fireman's Assn., was guest speaker at the regular meeting of Citizens Hose Co. No. 1 last night in the Municipal Bldg. He spoke briefly on the methods of eliminating dangers fire hazards and suggested that members take out more fire protection insurance.. Peter Wible Jr., who presided, announced that a drive has been launched to secure new members for the hose company. He also stated that the first charter in the history of the company will be formally bestowed upon the group by Borough Solicitor Robert Schwera some time next week. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 8, 1937 --- Public Address System Is Improved for Game --- A much improved public address system will give spectators a play by play account of Saturday's game between Glassport and East Pike Run on the Ninth St. grounds, Melvin J. Naser announced today. In addition, a radio at the field will keep the crowd informed on the Pitt-Duquesne game. Vince McKeeta, former Glassport High School player, will appear in the Duquesne lineup. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
October 8, 1937 --- Class to Meet Tuesday --- The Golden Hour Bible Class of the Glassport Methodist Church, will hold its regular monthly meeting next Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Jean Knox, of Indiana Ave. The meeting will be led by Mrs. Edna Kass, president. Devotions are in charge of Mrs. Ethel Nipps and Mrs. Alice Basseler will conduct the entertainment. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 19, 1938 --- School Board Again Delays Action on Salary Petition --- Feick Suggests Compromise Proposal at Meeting with Teachers -- Glassport School Board, meeting last night in special session primarily to consider a petition from borough teachers asking a $200 increase in maximum teachers' pay, deferred final action until another special meeting on Tuesday at which time a compromise proposal will be discussed.. The alternative plan, suggested by Dr. W. C. Feick, calls for the $200 increase to present maximum pay to be spread over a five-year period and for annual date to be made on a twelve month basis is that of the present nine-month system.. Plan Complicated.. Dr. Feick's proposal would not affect next year's budget, even if the plan were put into effect during the 1938-39 school year. The increase would be borne by the 1939-40 budget as the result of paying on the twelve month basis.. The plan is complicated as the result of a recent poll among the teachers asking their opinion of paying on a twelve month basis. The result of the vote showed the majority of teachers preferred the present nine-month payment plan.. Teachers in the delegation at last night's meeting, headed by Mrs. Josephine Truxell said they believe the vote results would be reversed the teachers "fully realized all the issues involved." "I voted against the plan," one teacher said, "because I thought we might be subject to summer tutoring had no extra compensation, under the year-round payment plan.". Board members explained that the opinion of the teachers on the new pay plan was asked primarily for their own benefit, to help them the summer expenses and that teachers would not be subject to extra duties under the system.. Dr. Feick's Plan.. The plan suggested by Dr. Feick would affect all teachers having served five years or more. Beginning at the sixth, a $40 increase per year would be given each year for four years. Teachers who were given a $25 increase last year above the established maximums of $1400 and $1600 for elementary and high school teachers, respectively, would receive $35 a year increase for four years, resulting in the same to increased over a four-year period.. The plan would eventually restore the previous maximums of $1600 and $1800 for the two classes of teachers in effect prior to 1932. Under this plan, it was estimated that approximately 27 teachers would be eligible for $35 increases next year and three would receive $40 advances.. Objection Outlined.. The original plan, suggested by the teachers in their petition, called for $50 increases in salary per year for four years, beginning at the sixth, and restoration of back salary to those teachers who had taught more than six years but had not reached the maximums of $1600 and $1800 for elementary and high school teachers, respectively.. Board members objected to this plan on two grounds: Lack of available funds and the undesirability of giving a blanket raise to all teachers.. "If we give all eligible teachers an increase under this system, we will be putting our stamp of approval on some who are obviously undeserving of an increase," one board members stated.. Definite Action Tuesday.. Board members said little to indicate whether or not the new plan proposed by Dr. Feick, chairman of the teachers committee, would be approved. It is believed that the incident will be closed at Tuesday's meeting with the compromise plan either accepted or rejected.. Mrs. Truxell showed board members a report from the State Department of Education with showed Glassport was far below the average third class borough and system in percentage of school budget used for instructional costs. Mrs. Truxell also read the result of a questionnaire sent to several Allegheny County schools, similar in size to Glassport, showing that borough school teachers here received a lower maximum than the average school system questioned. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 19, 1938 --- 17 MILL TAX IS RETAINED FOR SCHOOLS --- Skodol Re-elected Solicitor of Board; Feick Named New Treasurer -- Glassport school tax will be retained at 17 mills for the next school year, it was decided by the School Board last night. Final approval of the budget is expected as a special meeting Tuesday.. C. Harold Skodol was reelected by the board as school solicitor and Dr. W. C. Feick was elected treasurer, replacing William Hutton. The new officers will each begin a one year term on July 1.. Truant Officer Gets Raise.. On recommendation of Supervising Principal John S. Hart, the salary of the borough attendance officer, Thomas Granger, was increased to $135 per month. The former salary was $110.. A request for WPA aid for sidewalk improvements around the First and Second Ward buildings and the high school through a borough project, was finally approved by the board and will be submitted to WPA authorities along with applications of private citizens. Work will not get underway for several months, Alex Hutchinson, borough engineer, said at a recent Council meeting.. David Williams, representing the High Hat Club, was given permission to use the high school auditorium on June 12 for a musical program. Marco Spaid voted against granting the permission on the grounds that he did not believe the school should be used on Sunday for a program where admission was charged The other six members of the board voted yes.. Legion Gets Auditorium.. Raymond Wawrzeniak, representing the committee in charge of a jubilee celebration scheduled to be held in the high school on June 5 was given permission to use the school for rehearsals on June 2, 3 and 4. A letter was read by Secretary Ivan Gressler from the committee in charge of the observance, inviting board members to attend the affair.. American Legion Post No. 443 was given permission to use the high school auditorium for memorial services on May 29.. On recommendation of Mr. Hart, the WPA sewing classes being held in Second Ward School were given permission to continue throughout the summer.. The two pianos in the high school will be tuned for commencement and class night activities later this month, the Board decided on recommendation of Principal Melvin Naser.. Tuesday's special meeting will be at the 8:15 p.m. instead of the regular time. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 19, 1938 --- DANCE REVUE HERE TONIGHT --- 125 Children Will Appear in High School -- One Hundred and twenty-five boys and girls will take part in a dance review to be presented today at the 8:15 p.m. in Glassport High School Auditorium in charge of Mrs. Emma Ardinger, dancing instructor, of McKeesport.. The majority of those taking part are under 12 years of age and are from the communities of Glassport, McKeesport, Clairton and Port Vue. Harvey O'Hara's orchestra and Mrs. Mary Dudley, pianist will play for the program, to include solo and group singing and dancing acts.. The program will open with a young girls' dancing chorus in a routine called "Tapping Shoes." Members of the chorus include Elaine Gaydosh, Louise Kass, Janet Williams, Agnes Mitchell, Evelyn Maurer, Rae Alpern, Marilyn Schwartz, Eleanor Kasronyi, Helen Alpern, Wanda Woy, Marion Tomedolsky, Doris Dudley and Shirley Granger.. Solo acts will be presented by Beverly Snyder, Dolores Belusar, Evelyn Wolf, Rae Alpern, Nancy Wampler, Rose Mary Conlon, Phyllis Snyder, Robert Butrym, Joan Steffan, Florence Mendlowitz, Brady Morrison, Gertrude Anderson, Jo Ann Ardinger, Bruce Butrym, Anna Pilipovich, June Deitz, Dorothy Cothery, Shirley Feick, Elaine Gaydosh, Dolly Ardinger, Esther Sjoblom, Marilyn Schwartz, Marie Sherman, Harry Deitz, Evelyn Maurer.. Helen Alpern, Antoinette Petrillo, Louise Kass, Agnes Mitchell, Jean Tomedolsky, Joan Belusar, Marie Sherman, Marion Tomedolsky, Dorothy Cothery, June Deitz, Isabelle Vogt. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 19, 1938 --- ATTORNEY TO BEGIN BLAST NEGOTIATIONS --- Skodol Adjustor Tuesday for Initial Conferences -- C. Harold Skodol, attorney for Glassport Taxpayers Association, will meet Tuesday with the claims adjustor of the insurance company of the blasting concern on Camden Hill allegedly responsible for damage to Glassport homes during the past year period. All members of the association or others who wish to have their claims presented at this time are to hand the amount of their estimated damage to Mr. Skodol by Monday. It is expected that preliminary negotiations only will get underway at the first meeting and that final results will not be known for several months.. The taxpayers association was formed several weeks ago by a group of Glassport citizens in an attempt to recover damages allegedly due to blasting in connection with the construction of the new Irvin Works. The union was suggested when attempts of individuals to recover claims were unsuccessful. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 19, 1938 --- Glassport Briefs --- Jane Downing Missionary Union will meet today at 8 PM in the Baptist Church with Mrs. Ruby Shaw, president, in charge.. Plans for Glassport Poppy Day, to be held Saturday, will be discussed at the meeting of American Legion Auxiliary today at 8 PM in Legion headquarters.. I. A. I. Girls Club will meet today at 8 PM at the home of Mrs. Agnes Rushe, of 721 Monongahela Avenue.. Citizens Hose Company is scheduled to meet today at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Building. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 24, 1938 --- GLASSER GETS MERIT AWARD --- Pitt Honors Glassport High School Graduate -- John Glasser, Glassport High School graduate, class of 1934, and at present a senior in the School of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh, has been selected for a place in the school's yearbook hall of fame, university officials revealed today.. Glasser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Glasser, of Indiana, Pa., is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lapsley, of 427 Ohio Avenue. He received the distinction for his outstanding work in co-curricula activities and his service to the school.. He was business manager of the Pitt Panther, campus humor magazine, and president of the Men's Council. He is a member of Delta Tau Delta, social fraternity and Omicron Delta Kappa, honorary national activities fraternity.. Glasser received a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh from Glassport High in 1934, Melvin J. Naser, principal said. While at the local high school, Glasser was on the annual staff, and active in debating, band, orchestra and the school glee club. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 24, 1938 --- Foundry Closes Tomorrow; Fire Whistle to Be Moved --- Pittsburgh Steel Foundry Corp. will shut down completely tomorrow for the remainder of the week, President G. A. Hassel said today. Operations will be resumed as usual next week, he said.. While the plant is closed, the borough curfew and fire whistle will be removed to the P. and L. E. roundhouse year Broadway and Ohio Avenue. In case of fire, during this time, called 28254 or the borough police station, 28246. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 24, 1938 --- (Advertisement) STAR THEATER --- GLASSPORT TODAY & TOMORROW Warner Oland, Keye Luke "Charlie Chan At Monte Carlo" also Buck Jones "Headin' East" Plus News and a Cartoon.. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 26, 1938 --- 102 Seniors to Receive Diplomas Next Tuesday --- Largest Class in Glassport High School History to Be Graduated -- One hundred and two Glassport High School seniors, 53 girls and 49 boys, will receive diplomas from School Board President Samuel Dudley at the school's annual commencement next Tuesday, it was announced today by Principal Melvin J. Naser.. The class is the largest in the 25 year history of the school, Mr. Naser said. Mildred Frobouck, who is being graduated in the academic course with 21 credits, is valedictorian of the class. Katherine Duralia is salutatorian.. 17 Going to College.. A survey of the class shows 17 are planning on continuing their education in colleges and universities. Others intend to go to night school and business school. The remainder intend to take up various vocations from aviation to nursing. Members of the class are: Rosalie C. Andresky, Helen E. Beard, Frances J. Belusar, Anthony N. Borrelli, Dorothy L. Bryer, Angela H. Budnick, Victoria Buzella, Jane Cairns, Rose Marie Campano, Thomas E. Chizmar, Anna Dorothy Danko, Samuel B. Davis, Margaret Ann Dilworth, Irene Georgene Dolnack, Anne Doratio, Donald T. Dulac, Katherine M. Duralia, Robert D. Edmundson, Clara A. Ejchost, Dorothy M. Evans, Catherine L. Faix, Leona Florence Feick, Walter Conrad Feick Jr., Charles Keith Ferguson, Anna Margaret Finney, Charles H. Freyer, Mildred Frobouck, Mary G. Gato.. Ethel Patricia Gaydos, Mildred P. Gaydos, Mary Anne Gearing, Roy Cameron Ghrist, Anna E. Graf, Marie Mildred Gribschaw, Stella M. Grimes, Roger F. Grossi, Frank J. Haler, Pauline Hall, Mildred E. Hospador, Michael Andrew Hrehocik, George Hura, Margaret Anna Jambor, Carolyn Emily Kairys, Richard William Karnes, Joseph E. Kohler, Evan Denn Laughlin, Christine Lipnicky, Margaret Billie King, Louise Irene Kwolek, Anne Marcenelli, Jack J. March, Joe J. Martino.. Emil G. Matta, William Haines McClure, Mary E. McGreevy, Andrew John Michalovicz, Elizabeth Mostic, Jean Florence Murdoch, M. Jack Naser, Gertrude L. Novak, Phyllis M. Null, John Kenneth Olson, Alice A. Oreynak, Vincent C. Palmire, Irene R. Pater, Robert A. Pavol, Helen Eleanor Petach, John P.Petrulak, Frank J. Polzelski, Doris Evelyn Raden, Theodore Radovich, William T. Rankin, John C. Razewski, Harrison S. Reed Jr., Virginia V. Reno, Lawrence Robbins Jr., John R. Roven, Frances M. Russell, Pete A. Sakaukas, Howard V. Salvador, Joseph L. Salzmann.. Joseph Larkin Shaffer, John F. Sherman, Dorothy Sholtis, Cyril M. Slafka, Grace Marie Snyder, Edna Laverne Squibb, John P. Stefe, Eugene J. Stepko, Matilda Irene Thomas, Miles M. Trbovich, Nick Trunzo, Virginia Tudek, Eugene Joseph Tyskiewicz, Helen G. Warner, Hugh McChain Warren, Joseph F.Wichmanoski, Edwin F. Witkowski, Kathryn Yablonsky, Andrew Yoback and Stanley R. Zebroski. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 26, 1938 --- SCHOOL DANCE AIDES NAMED --- Annual Prom Will Be Held On June 3 -- Committees for the annual Glassport High School junior-senior prom were announced today by Virginia Naser, junior class president, and general chairman of the dance.. The affair will be held in the school gym on June 3. Charlie Berger and his orchestra, of Pittsburgh, will furnish the music. The dance is open to the public and tickets may be obtained from members of the two classes or from the principal's office. Committees are:. Orchestra -- Alphonse Ferrara, Miriam Purnell, Jennie Gatto, Raymond Dyer and Milford Snyder; invitations -- Ella Mae Jacobs, Angeline Zupi, Ruth Daniels and Virginia Hill; programs -- Alice Shyosky, Sylvia Murray, Anna Thomas and Esther Kachmarik; advertising -- Jack Hurke, Arthur Frankeweiz, Edward Frantish, Edward Smith and Ernest Gribschaw.. Refreshments -- George Woy, Margaret Novak and Harry Freyer; flowers -- June Resnik, Helen Queering, Evelyn Michaels and Dorothy Papernick; decorations -- Helen Czarnecki, Edith Delfini, Jean Campayno, Estelle Bartlett, Alice Babiak, Betty Hammel, B. Sharkey, George Dolnak, Jack Kargle, Samuel Knox, Kent Milton, William Boyle, William Brooks and Robert Hutton. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 31, 1938 --- HIGH SCHOOL TO GRADUATE 102 SENIORS --- Dickey, Hart Speak Tonight At Annual Commencement Exercises Here -- C. E. Dickey, Allegheny County Superintendent of schools, will deliver the commencement address as 102 Glassport High School seniors receive their diplomas at exercises in the school Auditorium today at 8:30 p.m.. John S. Hart, retiring this year after 25 years as supervising principal of Glassport schools, will talk on "Looking Forward." Mr. Hart will speak after the 53 girls and 49 boys have received their diplomas from Samuel Dudley, president of the school board.. Orchestra to Open Program.. The program will open with a processional march played by the high school orchestra under the direction of Miss Emily Dunn. Invocation will be by the Rev. W. B. Purnell, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Evan D. Laughlin, president of the class, will introduce the program.. Katherine Duralia, salutatorian, will give the address of welcome and Mildred Frobouck, valedictorian, will give the farewell speech. Melvin J. Naser, principal, will officially present the class to the School Board immediately preceding the awarding of diplomas.. A short sketch will be given by members of the class showing a typical high school family. The play is under the direction of C. J. Milroth, member of the faculty. A recessional by the high school Orchestra will conclude the program.. Other Honor Graduates.. Those taking part in the sketch are William McClure, Catherine Faix, William Rankin, Dorothy Evans, Doris Raden, Phyllis Null, Robert Pavol and Joseph Martino.. Third honors scholastically are shared by Dorothy Evans and Donald Dulac. Other honor graduates will be Jane Cairns, Michael Hrehocik, Richard Karnes, Christine Lipnicky, Frank Polzelski, Doris Raden, Matilda Thomas, Hugh McChain and Stanley Zebroski. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 31, 1938 --- PICNIC PLANS ARE REVEALED --- Annual Affair Tomorrow at Olympia Park -- Glassport's annual school picnic will be held tomorrow Olympia Park. Free transportation by train will be provided to and from the park for those wishing to use it, Melvin J. Naser, principal of the high school said. The program will officially get underway at 10 AM. All public school children, teachers, parents and friends of the school may attend and take advantage of the free transportation.. The official train will leave Ninth Street, near the Copperweld plant at 9:15 AM, P. and L. E. Station at 9:20 and McKeesport at 9:50. The train will arrive in Versailles at 10. Returning, the special train will leave Versailles at 8:50 PM and make the same stops as going. All times given are daylight saving.. Special strip tickets for amusements at the park may be obtained from school officials. This event will officially closed the current school year with the exception of the junior-senior prom to be held Friday night. Last classes are being held today. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 31, 1938 --- Plans near Completion for Polish Celebration --- Final plans for a jubilee celebration in honor of the Rev. Alexander Krajewski, pastor of Holy Cross Church, to be held Sunday, will be completed at a meeting of committees in charge Friday at 8 PM in Polish Falcon Hall. The Rev. Father Krajewski has been in the priesthood for 25 years.. Organizations of Holy Cross parish have banded together to sponsor the affair, to be held in Glassport High School. A program in the afternoon to include speaking, and entertainment by Holy Cross School children will be followed with a banquet at 6:30 PM in the gym. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
May 31, 1938 --- $1000 Blaze Here --- Fire last night resulted in damage estimated at $1000 to a residence owned by Harry Breen , at 713 Vermont Avenue Fire Chief Arthur Mayou, who estimated the damage, said the cause of the fire was unknown. No one was injured Chief Mayou said. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 1, 1938 --- KOHLER BEGINS DUTIES TODAY --- New Postmaster Succeeds Joseph Stein -- William P. Kohler, former shipping clerk in the Pittsburgh Steel Foundry, began work today as Glassport's new Postmaster. He is the first postmaster in the borough since the death of Joseph Stein a year ago.. Miss Elizabeth McMullin who has been acting head of the borough Postoffice during the past year, as assumed her former duties as postal clerk. No other changes in personnel are expected.. Mr. Kohler was notified by postal authorities in Washington of his appointment to his new position several weeks ago. His appointment resulted from a civil service examination taken by approximately 15 borough residents last summer. Mr. Kohler received one of the three highest ratings in the examination.. No word has yet been received by the local Postoffice in regards to a petition submitted by residents of Otto last year asking postal authorities to place the borough's First Ward under the jurisdiction of Glassport Postoffice. It is now served by McKeesport. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 1, 1938 --- Glassport Briefs --- Sons of Italy Club, No. 941, is scheduled to meet today at 736 Monongahela Avenue. Nicola Borrelli, president, will be in charge.. Fire Chief Arthur Mayou issued another warning today to citizens to refrain from following too closely behind fire apparatus on the way to a fire or parking too near the scene of a blaze. The warning came as the result of trouble incurred by borough firemen fighting a fire here on Monday because of interference from cars owned by spectators.. Hannah Henderson Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet Thursday at 8 PM in the church. Mrs. Craven Hoge, president, will preside. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 6, 1938 --- 700 ATTEND PROGRAM IN HIGH SCHOOL --- Rev. Krajewski, Holy Cross Priest, Is Honored by Parish Members -- Approximately 700 people filled Glassport High School Auditorium yesterday afternoon has members of Holy Cross Church parish honored their priest, the Rev. Alexander Krajewski, who has completed 25 years in the service of the church.. One hundred children of Holy Cross School presented a program of singing, dancing, recitations and other musical numbers and an orchestra under the direction of Stanley Godek, assisted with some of the numbers.. Classmate Speaker.. Principal speaker at the affair was the Rev. A. Skoniecki, of Boston, Massachusetts, a former classmate of the Holy Cross priest, praised the fine qualities he knew in the Rev. Father Krajewski and commended the local parish for retaining so much of the native Polish customs and traditions.. John S. Hart, retiring supervising school principal, said the Polish people were an outstanding addition to any community and said he had always had the finest cooperation from this group in Glassport. He said broadmindedness in religious views as well as tolerance for foreign racial groups was necessary if a community such as Glassport was to move forward.. Mr. Hart was the only English speaker. The entire program, with the exception of a few English and Latin hymns by schoolchildren, was conducted in Polish. Raymond Wawrezniak, chairman of the celebration which concluded with a banquet in the high school, introduced the numbers on the program.. Priest Expresses Thanks.. Mrs. M. Dombrowska, of Export, former home of the Rev. Father Krajewski, sang several operatic selections. Chester Galeza gave a magical performance. The program opened with invocation by the Rev. Dr. J. Franis, of South Side, Pittsburgh.. "I wish to thank you all for this fine program," the Rev. Father Krajewski said. "I have enjoyed my stay here in Glassport and hope I am privileged to continue my work in the priesthood for many more years.". Individual student contributions to the program were: Accordion solo by John Skwerys, recitations by Florence Kazmnowska, Francis Anuskiewicz, Gertrude Rzepka and Thaddeus Zawodniak and piano solo by Evelyn Wawrezniak.. The Rev. Father Skoniecki was toastmaster at the banquet. Approximately 25 speakers were on the program including Burgess Joseph Faix and Joseph Witkowski, chairman of the borough Democratic committee. The dinner was in charge of the Ladies Aid Society and the Young Ladies Sodality of the parish. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 6, 1938 --- Board to Hear Report of Engineer Tonight --- Glassport School Board will meet today at 8 PM in the high school for its regular June meeting. It is expected that Marco Spaid, chairman of the building committee, will read a report of a study made by an engineer of the ventilation system in Third Ward building.. The board is considering installation of an electric motor to replace the gas engine now in use in the building to operate the ventilating fans. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 6, 1938 --- Baptist Class Will Elect Officers at Meet Tuesday --- Election of officers will take place at the meeting of the E. M. O. Bible Class of the Baptist Church, tomorrow at 8 PM in the home of Mrs. Margaret VanNatta, of 727 Michigan Avenue.. Devotions will be in charge of Mrs. Gladys Robbins and Mrs. VanNatta, president will preside. Lunch, will be served by Mrs. Grace Forbes, Mrs. Ethel Mae Wyse, Mrs. Mae Squibb and Mrs. Elizabeth Loughlin. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 6, 1938 --- LUTHERANS WILL SHOW SOUND MOVIES TONIGHT --- Meeting of Glad Hand Bible Class To Follow Affair in Church -- A sound motion picture, "Thunder of the Sea," one of the first documentary sound motion pictures to be produced by any religious body in America, will be shown here today at 8 PM in St. John's Lutheran Church.. The film, distributed by officials of the Lutheran Church in America, shows the place of the church in modern civilization. The pictures are free to the public, the Rev. A. G. Landsberry, pastor, said.. Final plans for a strawberry festival to be held Friday will be completed at a meeting of the Glad Hand Bible Class following the showing of the pictures. The session will be held in the church under the direction of Mrs. Hays Satterfield, president. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 6, 1938 --- Glassport Briefs --- Polish Ladies Aid Society is scheduled to meet today at 8 PM in Holy Cross Church. Mrs. Veronica Pawlek, president, will be in charge.. Glassport Park Commission will discuss plans for raising money to help carry on its recreational activities in the community at a meeting tomorrow at 8:30 PM in the high school.. Children of Holy Cross And St. Cecelia Schools here are joining with pupils from district parochial schools in a picnic today at Kennywood Park.. Meeting of C. O. Y. Class of the M. E. Church, scheduled today, has been postponed, Mrs. Harry Byard, teacher said.. John Greinert Memorial Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church will meet today at 8 PM in the church. Alex McCaw, president, will be in charge.. Glassport Woodmen's Circle, Grove No. 196, will meet tomorrow at 8 PM in Odd Fellows Hall. Final plans will be made for sending a delegate to the lodges national convention to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, later this month. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 7, 1938 --- Conference Is Arranged with RFC Board Member --- Glass Plant Crisis Topic of Meeting Tomorrow in Washington -- Arrangements have been made for a group of Glassport men to meet with Emil Schram, a member of the Reconstruction Finance Corp. board in Washington D.C. tomorrow afternoon, Rep. Samuel A. Weiss said today, as the community pushed its fight to find out what the U.S. Glass Co. intends to do with its Glassport plant and to prevent any move to abandon the factory here.. The Washington conference, arranged by telegram with Sen. Joseph Guffey's secretary, is called for at 2:30 PM. The Glassport group will attempt to find out whether the terms of a recent loan from the RFC to the U. S. Glass Co. have been carried out and whether the RFC can help block any move by company officials to move the plant from the state.. Meeting Here Tonight.. Charles Carlson, member of the board of directors of the glass company, is scheduled to attend a meeting of a committee representing the various groups interested in the plant here, today at 3 PM in the Municipal Building.. Mr. Carlson told Rep. Weiss by telephone from Tiffin, Ohio, yesterday that he would attend the meeting. The main offices of the U. S. Glass Co. are located in Tiffin, having recently been moved there from Pittsburgh.. This change in location of the central office is partly responsible for the widespread believe that the plant here may be moved to the Ohio city.. There's a possibility that the Washington conference may be called off if a satisfactory agreement can be reached at the meeting tonight with Director Carlson, it was learned. Those scheduled to make the trip to Washington at present, Mr. Weiss said, are Abe Darling, Joseph Hornfeck, Burgess Joseph Faix, Mr. Weiss and Thomas and Andrew Granger.. Union Making Study.. Mr. Weiss says he intends to fly to Washington, leaving some time Wednesday. The remaining group will probably leave early Wednesday by train or auto if the conference is carried through.. Alvin Long, president of Local No. 549, one of the two AFL unions in the glass plant here, is in Tiffin today making a study of conditions which might influence glass company officials to move the Glassport plant there.. Mr. Weiss said today that he had made a study of his own in regards to the gas rates in Tiffin and found that they are higher in the Ohio city then they are in Glassport, instead of lower, as claimed by company directors during their conference.. Official representatives of A. F. L. Local No. 2 at tonight's meeting will be Joseph Stabler and Seward Gross. Local No. 549 will be represented by C. Jackson and Leo Messman. A delegation of businessmen and borough officials will also be represented.. May Interest New Firm.. Mr. Weiss said he wrote to a glass company in New York to send an engineer to look over the property of the Glassport plant.. "If the plant here is abandoned," Mr. Weiss said, "we hope to have a purchaser ready to continue operations. We must do everything in our power to see that the plant remains here and in operation.". Company officials continued to deny that they had any intention of moving the plan from Glassport. The exact stand of the company is expected to be revealed at tonight's meeting by Mr. Carlson.. The plant continued in operation today, with the date for the scheduled suspension of operations has announced by company officials has yet undetermined. Mr. Carlson told Rep. Weiss yesterday that lack of finances would force suspension of operations here for a time but did not mention exactly when such a course would be necessary.. Plant employees said that the chances of the plant closing down within the next few days appeared remote. However, directors told Mr. Weiss that suspension could take place this week. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 7, 1938 --- Glassport Briefs--- Glassport Rotary Club will meet today at 6:15 PM in the Presbyterian Church. President C. J. Milroth will preside.. Borough Park Commission is scheduled to meet today at 3:30 PM in the high school building.. Brotherhood of the Lutheran Church will meet today at 8 PM in the church with David Owens, president, presiding. Harry Reed will be in charge of the lesson.. Girl Scout Troop No. 193 will make today at 7 PM in Third Ward School under the direction of Miss Helen Robinson, Scoutmistress.. Rehearsal for the Children's Day program to be presented Sunday at the Methodist church will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the church under the direction of Miss Helen Robinson.. Reliance Hose Company is scheduled to meet today at 7:30 PM in No. 2 fire hall.. SWOC Auxiliary will meet today at 7:30 PM in Second Ward School.. Community Glee Club, sponsored by the American Legion, will practice today at 8 PM in the Legion headquarters on Monongahela Avenue.. Men's Brotherhood of the Methodist church will meet today at 8 PM in the church with Harold Cole presiding.. J. E. Pater, president of the Glassport Businessman's Association has asked the following members of the organization to attend a meeting in the Municipal Building today at 8 PM to discuss the current glass house crisis:Abe Darling, William Broder, Norman Papernick, Harry Alpern and Myer Alpern. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 8, 1938 --- Washington Conference Postponed Till June 15 --- Allgood Tells Workers Here That Glass Plant Will Close Tomorrow -- The Washington conference scheduled today between Emil Schram, member of RFC Board and a group interested in a report that Glassport's U. S. Glass plant will be shut down, was postponed until next Wednesday to allow the committee together more data to present.. At a meeting in the Municipal Building last night, called to discuss the current crisis, attended by more than 50 interested citizens, D. M. Allgood, president of the glass company, told Rep. Samuel A. Weiss by phone from Tiffin, Ohio, that: "we're not going to let anyone tell us how to operate our plant.". Wasting Time Company Says.. He told Rep. Weiss that the Glassport plan would be shut down tomorrow and "anything you do won't stop us. You're only wasting your time by attempting to change our original intentions," he said.. "We're in business to make money," he told Mr. Weiss. "We're losing money every month we continue to operate at Glassport and it's for our best interest to close down for a while, and we intend to do so.". Oscar E. Brown, general superintendent of the Glassport plant, and the highest official located at the Glassport plant, would not comment on Mr. Allgood's statement that the plant with close tomorrow. Employees say there is enough work to keep the plant in operation for at least several more days.. Charles Carlson, a member of the glass company board of directors, he told Mr. Weiss that he would attend last night meeting in the Municipal Building, or send a man to represent the firm, failed to appear himself or send anyone else.. Plant Removal Rumored.. Meanwhile, the two local unions in the glass plant here, businessmen and interested citizens are compiling data which will show the comparative advantages of Glassport and Tiffin as locations for a glass plant. Unofficial reports state that the Glassport plant may be moved to Tiffin.. The material will be convinced into a brief to be presented to the RFC at the Washington conference next Wednesday. The report will include a comparison of gas rates, shipping costs, wage scales, freight charges, electric rates and tax rates.. Company officials claim that operating costs are cheaper in Tiffin. The report will attempt to show the advantages of Glassport over the Ohio city. A recent loan made by the RFC to the glass company is expected to give that body the right to investigate the glass company activities.. Mr. Allgood called Rep. Weiss that M. J. Gillooly, president of National Flint Glassworkers Union, knew about plans to shut down the Glassport plant ten months ago and approved the plan.. Telegram Not Answered.. A telegram sent to Mr. Gillooly at Toledo by the Secretary of the local union branch here, Hengust Robinson, asking confirmation of the report, had not been answered at noon today.. Alvin Long, president of Local 549, a miscellaneous glass workers union, returned yesterday from a visit to Tiffin with figures on comperative advantages of the wage scales in Tiffin which will be incorporated in the report prepared for the RFC.. A meeting scheduled for Saturday evening in Mr. Weiss' office in Glassport for representatives of each interested group has been called to collect the data for the RFC report. The exact group to make the Washington trip will not be determined until that time. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 8, 1938 --- BOXING BOUTS PLANNED HERE --- Park Commission Approves Ninth Street Site -- Amateur boxing bouts will be held in Glassport this summer as the result of permission granted Citizens Hose Company by the Borough Park Commission, at a meeting in the high school last night, to stage the fights on the Ninth Street ball grounds.. Thomas Reynolds and Paul Depolo represented the fire company before the commission The Ninth Street ball field is under the supervision of the park group. The date for staging the first fights has not definitely been set, officials of the hose company said.. The possibility of closing the Ninth Street field following the last football game next fall until the spring of 1940 to permit planting grass, was discussed by the commission. At present, the muddy condition of the field when it rains is one of its chief drawbacks.. Councilman John Heidish, member of the commission, read a report from Borough Engineer Alex Hutchinson, which list of the total cost of the proposed improvements to the field as approximately $8000. This figure would be reduced to $4000 if WPA labor was used, the report showed.. A special meeting of the group will probably be called within ten days for members to view the field to help decide whether or not to close it for the grass planting project. Members attending last night's meeting were William Hutton, Roy Hickes, Michael Gavola and Joseph Cox. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 8, 1938 --- TWO STORES ROBBED HERE --- Small Sum of Cash, Cake and Cigarettes Taken -- Two Glassport stores were entered last night, a small amount of change being taken from the cash register in each place, as well as cigarettes and a large fruit cake. It is believed the same party is responsible for both robberies, the stolen fruit cake being found in the front of the other store entered.. Owners of the store are Michael Polonchuk, of 539 Delaware Avenue and Joseph Kilarski, of 543 Indiana Avenue. At the Polonchuk store, the plate window in the front door was broken and the door opened.. A few pennies were taken from the cash register, Mrs. Polonchuk said. The night light was turned off and a door at the stairs to the second floor was closed. No merchandise was taken, she said.. At the Kilarski store, entrance was gained through a window in the front after the glass had been broken. About 70 cents was taken from the cash register and 10 packs of cigarettes in addition to the fruit cake.. The exact time of the robberies was not definitely determined, but it was believed to be between 1 and 5 AM. The thefts were not discovered until the owners opened their stores this morning. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 8, 1938 --- (Advertisement) STAR THEATER --- Glassport -- LAST SHOWING TODAY -- Wyn Cahoon in "WOMEN IN PRISON" SHORT AND NEWS. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 8, 1938 --- DEMOCRATS TO FETE WOMEN AT BANQUET --- Party Organization Plans Dinner at Plant Here Tomorrow -- Wives of Democratic borough officials, party workers, members of the health board and park commission will be feted at a dinner in Copperweld Steel Co. dining room tomorrow at 7 PM. Only women will attend the affair, Joseph Witkowski, chairman of the borough Democratic organization, sponsors said.. Mrs. Joseph Faix, wife of the Burgess, is scheduled to preside at the dinner in the absence of Mrs. Joseph Hornfeck, Vice Chairman of the borough Democratic organization, who will be unable to attend.. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Mary Nemac, Mrs. Pearl Campbell, Miss Hilda Hof, Mrs. Henry Wible, Mrs. Mary Novak, Mrs. Ralph Mularski, Mrs. Helen Borucki and Mrs. Hornfeck. The affair, originally scheduled tonight, was postponed one day. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 8, 1938 --- PLAY PROGRAM AID PROMISED --- SWOC Auxiliary to Support Added Recreation Here -- SWOC Auxiliary here pledged support to a move by Glassport Mothers Club, announced several days ago, to help provide additional recreational centers in the borough, at a meeting in Second Ward School last night.. Mrs. Agnes Magorski and Mrs. Margaret Antico were named on a committee to contact Mothers Club officers in an attempt to work out a joint program. Auxiliary members said that the loan recreational project sponsored by WPA in Otto was not sufficient to care for the play needs of the borough.. Final arrangements were made for the new president of the auxilary, Mrs. Joseph Zebak, and her staff of officers to be officially installed Sunday at 8 PM in the Eagles Hall. Frank Roberts, president of Local No. 1407 will do the installing.. Lunch following the installation meeting will be in charge of Mrs. Peter Wible Jr., Mrs. Rose Mash, Mrs. Clara Mosa, and Mrs. Antico. Members can bring their husbands to the affair and one woman guest. Mrs. Antico will retire from her present position as president of the organization. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 9, 1938 --- RITES ARE SET AT ST. VINCENT --- 3 District Men to Receive Holy Orders -- Three district men will be among 50 upon whom holy orders will be conferred at ordination ceremonies in the Archabbey of St. Vincent at Latrobe Sunday morning, it was announced today.. Daniel A. Gearing and John J. Thomas, both of Glassport, will be among those ordained. Francis A. Majda, of McKeesport, will be among those receiving subdeaconship awards.. Others to be ordained include Sylvester F Csoroski and Francis S. Lizik, of Homestead. The Most Rev. Hugh C. Boyle, Bishop of the Pittsburgh diocese, will officiate at the ceremony. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 9, 1938 --- Glass Plant Tank 'Tapped' As Operations Cease Here --- 200 Thrown out of Work As Allgood Orders Factory Closed Indefinitely -- Two hundred employees of U.S. Glass Co. plant in Glassport did not report for work this morning and a handful of men "tapped" the main 250-ton tank containing molten glass, preparatory to closing down the plant for an indefinite period.. Reports from D. M. Allgood, president of the company, that operations would suspend today were confirmed when pressers, glass makers, machine operators, machine pressers in the majority of miscellaneous workers were told yesterday by Oscar Brown, general superintendent that they need not report for today.. Shutdown Held Necessary.. Company officials claim that shutdown was necessary to make the needed repairs and because of poor business conditions, which is resulting in loss of money every month the plant here was in operation, they said.. The tons of molten glass poured from the tank into an artificial resevoir in the rear of the plant while workmen stood by playing a continous stream of water on nearby buildings to prevent any fires from the hot glass. The work proceeded in an orderly manner with no attempt by employees to prevent the "tapping." Although the huge tank is drained periodically suspension of operations averaging two months from the time it is drained, considerable significance is attached to the action at this time by employees and interest citizens, as a result of unofficial reports that the plant here will be abandoned.. Still Denying Removal.. Officials of the plant would not say how long it would be closed and continued to deny any reports that the plant would be abandoned and move from the state.. Rep. Samuel Weiss, who has taken an active interest in the affairs leading up to the closing of operations, said today that "drastic action" would be taken if indications show that the plant here will not be re-opened.. In answer to the telegram sent by the Glassworkers Local No. 2, represented of employees of the last plant here to M. J. Gillooly, president of the union, resides in Toledo, Ohio, asking confirmation of the statement made by President Allgood that Mr. Gillooly knew of the closing of the Glassport plant months ago and approved the action, the following answer was received from Mr. Gillooly: The writer knew nothing of the closing of the plant in Glassport until advised Monday morning, June 5. We cannot interpose objections to the closing of any plant its business conditions do not justify its operations.. It is my information that the Glassport plant is closing temporarily due to lack of business, the same reason other factories are closing down and men are being laid off.. Trip to Capital Planned.. The next step by local unions, Borough officials and businessmen is an attempt revamp any possible action to abandon the Glassport plant, will be a trip to Washington Wednesday for a conference with Emil Schram, member of RFC Board.. A brief will be presented to the board showing the comparison of the Glassport and Tiffin, Ohio, as sites for a glass factory. The report includes comparison of wage and freight rates, cost of raw materials and gas and electric costs. A meeting in Mr. Weiss' Glassport office scheduled Saturday has been called to collect materials for the brief. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 9, 1938 --- 13 TO ATTEND ANNUAL MEET --- Woodmen Circle Group Here Names Delegates -- Thirteen members of Glassport Woodmen's Circle, Grove No. 196, will join with representatives of district circles at the national convention of the lodge to be held at Louisville Ky., June 14, 15 and 16.. Glassport group, headed by Mrs. Mary Andrews, president, will leave Sunday at 1:30 PM from Penn McKee Hotel, McKeesport. Delegations from the following district communities are expected to make the trip by chartered bus with the borough delegates: Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks and McKeesport.. Glassport circle will be in charge of memorial services for Mrs.Itasca Young, former state president, to be held at the convention. A bronze plaque has been purchased by the group here to be presented to the Woodmen's Home in Sheridan, Texas, in honor of Mrs. Young.. Members of the Glassport circle expected to make the trip include, in addition to Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Elizabeth Matey, Mrs. Mary Christian, Mrs. Mary DeSculio, Mrs. Mary Sudy, Mrs. Mary Michalovitz, Mrs. Margaret Campbell, Miss Ethel Andrews, Miss Anna Grace Kaufman, Miss Matilda Thomas, Miss Mercedes Billy, Miss Jean Karr and Miss Helen Thomas. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 9, 1938 --- CHURCH PLANS FOR PAGEANT --- Children's Day Program Set for Sunday -- A pageant, "God Speaks in Everything," will be presented at the Methodist church here Sunday at 10:30 AM in observance of Children's Day. There will be no regular morning sermon, the Rev. Ronald Moseley, pastor, said today.. Miss Helen Robinson is in charge of the pageant. Miss Leona Feick is arranging declarations and Mrs.O. Kirmeyer is in charge of the music Thirty-seven children of the Sunday school will take part in the performance.. Those taking part will be Sally Watson, Douglas Knox, Kathryn Burchell, Lillian Robinson, Shirley Feick, Dorothy Kass, William Carveth, Grover Gilchrist, Robert Mellor, George Pforsich, Shirley Knox, Richard Snyder, Owen Barnes, Albert Wilkes, Lois Mellor, John Elmer Gilchrist, Rebecca King, Oliver Dudley, Lois Garland, Donald Nelson, Geraldine Byard, Anna Jean Carnock, Norman Jean Adams, Kathryn Garner, Arlene Davis, Elinor Book, Betty Salvador, Jean Pforsich, Dora Burchell, Doris Dudley, Emagene Bissett, Janet Thompson and Shirley Granger.. The following will give individual recitations in addition to the pageant: Robert Mellor, Arlene Davis, Glen Lust and George Smith. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 9, 1938 --- Auxiliary to Elect --- Annual election of officers will take place at a meeting of the Legion Auxiliary today at 8 PM in Legion Hall. Present officers will continue their duties until installation service in October, Mrs. Emery Ducay, president, will be in charge. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 9, 1938 --- CREDIT UNION IS ORGANIZED --- Campea Named President of Copperweld Group -- William Campea was named president of the board of directors following the organization meeting of Copperweld Federal Credit Union 2796 last night.. Charles Foster, national representative of Pittsburgh, acted as temporary chairman for the session and outlined the plan for the union.. The board officers were named at a meeting that followed the organization session. George Lewis is the vice president; Michael Shyosky, treasurer; and Joseph Faix, clerk. Other board members selected by the Copperweld group include William Dzurko, Hugh McCuskerand Fred Clague.. Members of the credit committee named when the board was chosen are William Bradley, Ralph Turney, William Furst, Alex Kerr and Earl Dudley. On the supervisory committee are Nicholas Suidela, F. Leib and C. C. VanDusen. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 9, 1938 --- Glassport Briefs --- Baraca Class of the Baptist Church will meet today at 8 PM at the home of Walter Laughlin, of 429 Ohio Avenue. James F. Chisholm Sr., president, will preside.. Glassport Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 147 will meet today at 7:30 PM in the Lodge home. Abe Darling, noble grand, will preside.. Glassport Democratic organization will fete wivesemployees, workers and officials at a dinner today at 7 PM at Copperweld plant restaurant. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 14, 1938 --- CARNIVALS RULED OUT --- Borough Ban Is Decreed by Unanimous Vote of Council -- Carnivals will be banned from Glassport in the future, it was decided by Borough Council last night. The motion asking that this type of entertainment be abolished here was made by David Herlehy, following appearance of a carnival troupe on the Ninth Street filled recently.. Two resolutions were passed by the borough governing body. One named the Bank of Glassport as official depository and requested Tax Collector Joseph Witkowski deposit all money received from taxes immediately The School Board passed a similar resolution at its last meeting.. May Sell Property.. A motion by Mr. Herlehy asking solicitor Weiss to make a study of all available property owned by the borough, for the purpose of selling those lots not present serving any particular purpose that might be used for building, was passed by the solons.. Mr. Herlehy also suggested that a joint meeting be called with the School Board to discuss selling a portion of the Ninth Street field, owned jointly by the borough and the School Board. No time was set for the meeting.. Water Plant Discussed.. Martin J. Kantorczk asked Council to attempt to extend water and gas lines to the borough line in the hill district. The matter was referred to Solicitor Weiss. Council discussed the possibilities of establishing its own municipal water system, but no action was taken.. Councilmen Pforsich, Reed and Hornfeck were named to attend a meeting on Thursday at 3:30 PM at the People's bank building, McKeesport, along with other district officials, to discuss a plan suggested by McKeesport Hospital for group hospitalization.. Stop Signs Delayed.. Thomas Reed, chairman of the police committee, reported material ordered to place stop signs on Ohio and Vermont Avenue had not arrived and the change would be put into effect as soon as materials come through.. Solicitor Weiss reported that the purchaser had not yet been obtained for the coke works property, which the borough plans to sell for back taxes. Possibilities of selling the property at a profit at this time appear remote, Mr. Weiss said.. Treasurer's report showed a balance of $235.91 in the general fund on June 1. Total receipts from January 1 to June 1 were $24,072.22 as compared with expenditures listed at $23,836.31. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 14, 1938 --- Glassport Briefs --- A delegation from Duquesne Retail Merchants Association is expected to meet with Glassport Businessman's Association, today at 8 PM in the Municipal Building. J. E. Pater, president of the Glassport organization will be in charge.. Golden Hour Class of the Methodist church will meet today at 8 PM in the home of the president Mrs. Washington Nipps of Third Street.. Meetings of the Philo Christo Class of the Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church Council, scheduled today, have been postponed.. Community Glee Club, sponsored by the American Legion, will meet today at 8 PM in Legion Hall under the direction of Earl Deremer.. William Kearney is in charge of the program for a meeting of the Rotary Club schedule today at 5:15 PM in the Presbyterian Church. A special intra-club feature is being arranged Kearney said with no time scheduled. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 15, 1938 --- MRS. KASS WINS 10-5 --- Defeats Mrs. Hornfeck as Party Vice Chairman; Witkowski Retained -- Mrs. Irene Kass was elected by Borough Democratic committeemen and women last night to succeed Mrs. Margaret Hornfeck as Vice Chairman of the party's organization in Glassport Mrs. Kass received ten votes to five for Mrs. Hornfeck. One committee man, Jack Hester, First Ward, was absent.. L. H. Jackson was unanimously named as secretary. He succeeds Joseph Gribschaw. Joseph Witkowski, chairman of the organization here for the past six years, was reelected and Burgess Joseph Faix Sr. was retained as treasurer. Vice chairman was the only position for which there was more than one nominee.. Serve for Two Years.. All officers will serve for two years. The elections were held in the present Democratic headquarters, 9th Street and Ohio Avenue. The party will occupy 632 Monongahela Avenue as its new headquarters sometime next week, Chairman Witkowski said.. The 15 committeemen and women who voted last night and the election district they represent are: First Ward, Mrs. Mary Nemec; Second Ward, First District, Thomas Reed and Miss Helda Hof; Second District, L. H. Jackson and Mrs. Pearl Campbell; Third District, John Oreynakand Mrs. Mary E. Novak and Fourth District, Stanley Tyskiewicz and Mrs. Alice Wible.. Third Ward -- First District, Mrs. Margaret Hornfeck and Joseph Gribschaw; Second District, Mrs. Stella Mularski and George Dobos Jr., and Third District, Stephen Marcus and Mrs. Helen Borucki. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 15, 1938 --- PITT HONORS '38 GRADUATE --- 4-Year Scholarship is Won by Miss Frobouck -- Mildred Frobouck, valedictorian of Glassport High School's 1938 graduating class and daughter of Steven Trbojevic, was named today as recipient of a four-year scholarship to University of Pittsburg. She will enter the University in the fall.. She will receive $150 a year, or half tuition, provided she maintains a certain scholastic average. She expects to commute to school, living at her home, 200 Monongahela Avenue, Otto.. Miss Frobouck was a member of the school debating team as a high school undergraduate, activities chairman of the senior class and corresponding secretary of Student Council. She maintained an A average in her studies during her high school career. Miss Frobouck receive the award as a result of an interview given seven members of the class of 1938 last week by J. G. Quick, of the University of Pittsburgh. The University gives one scholarship for every 100 graduates in schools throughout the county. Eugene Truxell received the scholarship last year. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 15, 1938 --- YOUNG PRIEST TO SING MASS --- Former Glassport Resident Is Ordained -- The Rev. Constantine Francis Wolotkiewicz, formerly of Glassport who was ordained a priest of the Catholic Foreign Missionary Society of America, at Maryknoll, N. Y., yesterday, will see his first solemn mass in Holy Cross Church here, on Sunday, at 11 AM.. He will lead in late July for war-torn China, at Kweilin, where he has a foreign mission assignment. He is the son of C. Wolotkiewicz of 526 Indiana Avenue. The Rev. Mr. Wolotkiewicz was a member of a class of 19 ordained as priests by the most Rev. Stephen J. Donahue, auxiliary bishop, of New York.. Also taking part in the service here Sunday will be the Rev. Alexander Krajewski, pastor; the Rev. B. Ejchost, archpriest; the Rev. C. F. Golon, deacon; the Rev. S. J. Walczak, sub-deacon, all of St. Columbans Seminary, Nebraska. A sermon will be preached by a Franciscan Father from Ben Avon.. The Rev. Mr. Wolotkiewicz was born in Glassport, where he attended the Holy Cross School He spent three years at McKeesport High School followed by two years at Carnegie Tech. Following employment in Pittsburgh Steel Foundry, he began studying for the priesthood in 1928. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 16, 1938 --- GLASS FIRM FACES PROBE --- RFC to Investigate Concern, Glassport Delegation Told at Capitol -- The Reconstruction Finance Corp. will make a thorough investigation of U. S. Glass Co. activities on the basis of a recent loan granted the company, a Glassport delegation was told by an RFC official in Washington yesterday.. The investigation was asked by the delegation as a part of a citizens' drive to keep the company's plant which was shutdown indefinitely a week ago amidst rumors that it would be moved from the borough to Tiffin, O.. Action Indefinite.. What action the RFC will take if the conditions of the loan were found violated was not revealed although, Emit Schram, the official who met the delegation, indicated that the power of the RFC is limited in dictating policies of a private company even though a loan has been made.. State Rep. Samuel A. Weiss acted as spokesman for the 16 members of the delegation and presented a brief to Mr. Schram, which attempted to show that the glass company has not used the 'recent RFC loan to improve the Glassport plant, one of the alleged conditions of the loan.. Mr. Schram told the delegation that "We don't loan corporations money to pay back debt. The funds are provided primarily to create work and modernize plants." . Accomplished Purpose.. The conference accomplished what the delegation sought -- a promise from the RFC to investigate the glass company activities.. The brief presented to the RFC concludes with this statement: "Realising our rights are extremely limited in this matter, also realizing that the U. S. Government is interested in the purpose and objectives of this loan, we hereby plead with the RFC to compel the U. S. Glass Co. to comply with the statements made in its application for a loan with your agency. If this is done and a thorough investigation made, the committee will feel satisfied that justice has been done." Mr. Weiss said he believed the report from the RFC would be available in about a week. A conference with Congressman James L. Quinn preceded the meeting with Mr. Schram.. Included Employees.. Members of the delegation included in addition to Mr. Weiss, the following men who have worked in the Glassport plant: Thomas Granger, Seward Gross, Hengust Robinson, Leo Messman, Andrew Basch, Alvin Long, Carlo Jackson, and Frank and Harry Rommel. The Glassport Board of Trade was represented by L. H. Jackson and William King and the borough by Council President Joseph Hornfeck and Burgess Joseph Faix. Robert and Charles Hornfeck, residents of Glassport, and brothers of the Council president also accompanied the group. The glass plant is the borough's oldest industry. It was established in 1894. Between 200 and 300 men were employed before the plant closed done last Thursday for an indefinite period. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 27, 1938 --- POLICE CHANGE TRAFFIC SIGNS --- Arrests Follow Alterations in Borough Code --- A number of arrests followed several radical changes in the borough's traffic regulations put into effect Saturday, Chief Clarence Urbanski said today. Prosecution will continue until car owners were to obey the new signs, he said.. In addition to Ohio Ave. from Third to Ninth St., stop signs have been placed at the following intersections: Vermont Ave. and Ninth St., on Vermont Ave.; on Indiana Ave. at Ninth St.; on Vermont Ave. at Broadway and on Indiana Ave. at Broadway.. Speeders on the numbered streets running up the hill, formerly stop streets, will be arrested for reckless driving, Chief Urbanski said. Residents are asked to come to a complete stop at each stop sign and to avoid parking within 30 feet of the new signs Arrests are being made on each count.. New no-parking signs have been placed on Fifth St. and Monongahela Ave. on the side in front of the Municipal Bldg., respectively. This is expected to give the fire truck and the police car more room. No parking signs have also been placed on west side of Allegheny Ave. from Sixth to Seventh Sts. All changes were completed Saturday.. Residents of Ohio Ave. Are asked to park with traffic. This regulation will be strictly enforced, the chief said. The changes on Ohio Ave. are expected to give Monongahela Ave. most of the through traffic which formerly used Ohio Ave.. The work was under the direction of Thomas Reed, chairman of the police committee, Burgess Joseph Faix and Police Chief Urbanski. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 27, 1938 --- Special Music Is Arranged For Baptist Class Meeting --- Mrs. Lillian Derflinger will be in charge of devotions at a meeting of the E. M. O. Bible Class of the Baptist Church, scheduled tomorrow at 8 PM at the home of Mrs. Frank Edge, of 906 Romine Ave., McKeesport.. Lunch will be served by Mrs. Maude Davis, Mrs. Fred Roberts, Mrs. Maggie Thomas and Mrs. Edge. Special music will be signed by Mrs. Laura Edding, Mrs. Ada Phillips and Mrs. Thomas. The latter will preside in the absence of the president and vice president. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 27, 1938 --- VERMONT GETS 20 MORE MEN --- Complete WPA Surfacing Job in 6 Weeks, Tacik Says --- Twenty new man began working on Vermont Ave. today as the borough sought complete a WPA project calling for grading and surfacing of the street from Wall St. to Broadway, as soon as possible. The work had been moving slowly until plans calling for a 12-inch sewer line in the middle of the street were completed. Council, at a special session Friday, abandoned the old sewer project for a plan calling for an 8-inch line under the site of a proposed sidewalk on the east side of the street.. Frank L. Tacik, borough street commissioner, gave orders for the work to be rushed through as soon as possible. A stone base will be followed by an asphaltic top, he said. Curbing and grading is taking place at present. In addition to the new crew which will work at the Broadway end, 25 men are working at the Wall St. end.. Mr. Tacik said the surfacing of Vermont would be completed in about six weeks. Work on the new sewer will probably not get underway for several months, pending final approval of a WPA application made only last week, he said. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
June 27, 1938 --- Name Aides Tonight --- Committees for a Jewish community picnic to be held July 24 at Delwood Park, will be named today at a meeting of the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society in the auditorium of the synagogue at the 30 p.m. Mrs. Milton Snyder, president, will preside. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 2, 1939 --- Closing of Glass Plant Near Top of '38 Review --- Inauguration of Democrats, Retirement of Hart, Hotel Fire, Bond Issue and Start of Kindergarten Other Features-- Closing of the U. S. Glass Co. plant in June for an indefinite period and inauguration of the borough's first Democratic administration in January shared the spotlight as Glassport most important news events in 1938, a survey disclosed today.. Other headline events included the borough's $30,000 bond issue, retirement of supervising principal John Hart, inauguration of a borough kindergarten, the hotel fire, series of gas station robberies and the suing of Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp. for alleged blasting damages in the borough.. Protests Futile.. Rumors that the last plant would be moved to Tiffin, O., began circulating widely in May and an aroused community, protests to company officials and congressmen, were unable to stop tapping of the "tank," resulting in suspension of operations on June 9.. Word was received from D. M. Allgood, at that time president of the company, that the shutdown was only "temporary" and work would resume here when "business conditions improved." At the year's end strong indications point to the opening of the plant in 1939.. A delegation of local men, headed by Samuel A. Weiss, pleaded the glass workers case before the RFC in Washington on June 15 hoping that body could intervene as the result of an alleged loan made to the company by the RFC. The latter body promised an investigation.. Democrats took over the borough administration in January and immediately "fired" all Republican employees including the solicitor, clerk and police department, from the chief down.. Bonds Issued.. Despite a 4-3 Democratic majority on the School Board, the Republicans hold the position of treasurer and secretary, the only paid posts.. Glassport stayed within its budget of $87,693.05 during the year and set up a budget slightly in excess of $89,000 for 1939. Most important single financial transaction was a $30,000 bond issue bought by a Philadelphia concern. A total of $25,000 of this went to pay borough obligations, including approximately $10,000 owed in back water bills.. after agreeing to pay $500 in engineers fees to survey a site for improved Glassport-Liberty Borough-Port Vue Road, the project is at a standstill at present as the result of the County Planning Commission's failure to approve the project.. State Vote Result Reversed.. Glassport reversed the state results by giving Clarges Alvin Jones and ticket a majority in the November elections. The regular Democratic organization was given a scare in the primaries when Jones eked out a narrow margin of victory by less than 100 votes, over a strong labor group supporting Thomas Kennedy for Governor.. One of Glassport's four entrants in the primary race reach the general election where he met defeat.. Retirement of Supervising Principal Hart, announced at the March 21 School Board, ended a career of 40 years in public education work, the last 25 in his present position.. Melvin J. Naser, principal of the high school for 13 years was named to the top position in the borough school system Football Coach Roy Hickes became high school principal. Naser's salary was set at the $3500 and Hickes' at $3000.. First important change made by the new supervising principal was the inauguration of kindergartens in the Second and Third Ward schools for the first time in the borough's history.. Teachers Denied Pay Boost.. On May 27 the School Board, by a 1-vote margin denied teachers a salary increase following a month long discussion involving several special board meetings.. Following payment of two small claims for borough property damage by blasting in connection with the building of the Irvin Works, Harold Skodol, representing a group of alleged blast victims, entered soon after out-of-court negotiations prove unsatisfactory.. Copperweld Steel Co. increased production to a 90 percent capacity rate for annual inventory began in December. Pittsburgh Steel Foundry operated intermittently, usually below 50 percent capacity.. Citizens Hose Company bought a new fire truck in August.. Other fire department news included the Allegheny Ave. hotel fire, the naming of a new fire chief -- John Lust, and the erection of a new home for Reliance Hose company, expected to be completed this month.. Postal Change.. Police news included plans for a new police car and four gas station robberies Otto on August 1 became part of Glassport postal system and William Kohler was named Postmaster in May. Glassport's much heralded housing project came to a standstill after eruption of five of an originally proposed 100 homes. Church of God built a new stone home on Michigan Ave., costing $23,000.. Glassport labor organizations opened up a Labor Temple at Ninth St. and Ohio Ave. and organized a ladies auxiliary.. At the end of the year, the borough was awaiting additional funds to continue WPA street work. The sidewalk project was the biggest and most important WPA job in the borough during the year. WPA-sponsored adult education and dancing classes were organized.. At least 10 new organizations were launched during the year, including a Park Commission and a Sea Scout Troop. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 2, 1939 --- TACIK ELECTED AS CLUB HEAD --- New Officers Named By Political Group --- Frank L. Tacik was reelected president of the Polish-American Political Club at a meeting last night in Falcon Hall. Other officers named include Alphonse Tyskiewicz, vice president, Stanley Cawodniak, treasurer and Alexander Tyskiewicz, secretary.. Walter Szpanka and John Chalewski were named to the executive committee for a one year term. Standing committees for the year will be named by President Tacik at the Feb. 5 meeting.. Resolutions were passed authorizing communications to be sent to Congress protesting slashes in WPA appropriations and asking continuation of wages and hour law.. A social followed the meeting with Burgess Joseph Faix heading a listof speakers that included Democratic Councilman. The affair was in charge of John Sydeski, John Kroll, Anthony Kopcynski and Frank Ksiazek.. The club will hold picnics on July 23 and September 10, it was decided. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 2, 1939 --- Report 6 Chicken-pox Cases During December --- Six cases of chicken pox constituted the December contagion report, Mrs. Irene Kass, Glassport health secretary, reported today.. Two months of 1938, August and October -- were contagion free, she said. March was high month for total disease cases. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 3, 1939 --- SOLONS SEE WPA HEADS --- Survey Set for Saturday To View Streets --- Glassport Borough officials today were scheduled to see WPA representatives in Pittsburgh in an effort to secure immediate release of earmarked funds for road improvements in the borough.. The crisis is the result of stopping of all WPA construction work in the borough today for the first time in months. Fifty-two men on a sidewalk project, the only job operating during the latter part of December, did not report for work today.. Survey of borough streets yesterday was made by Councilmen John Kollar, Thomas Reed, David Herlehy and Joseph Hornfeck and Street Commissioner Frank L. Tacik in an effort to find jobs that will not be expensive to the borough when money is received to continue WPA work here.. A more complete survey is scheduled Saturday for all members of Council, other borough officials and the borough engineer, it was announced.. Council is expected to decide at its monthly meeting on Monday which projects will be first on the list if funds are made available for Glassport. Councilmen are awaiting "momentary" announcement of release of more funds as the result of assurance at a recent meeting of Council that additional projects here have been approved by WPA.. The halting of projects here, other than sidewalk, was necessary as funds were exhausted. The sidewalk project is closing, despite sufficient money, because of the weather and scarcity of applications for new walk. The protect will re-open in the spring, it was indicated. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 3, 1939 --- 2ND TERM SET FOR BEGINNING --- Registering on for WPA Adult School --- Second semester of Glassport's WPA-sponsored adult education project being held in the high school two evenings a week, will get under way tomorrow, school officials announced.. Re-registering of all student attending the first semester is re-quired. New students may also sign up during the day at the principal's office on the second floor of the high school.. Subjects offered are shorthand, typing, English and art. Art is taught on Thursdays only, while the other subjects are available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 10 p. m. Four instructors have been supplied by WPA to teach the classes. There is no tuition cost to students.. Prospective students were reminded that they trust be adult residents of Glassport and not attending public school. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 3, 1939 --- SLATE LEADER FOR SCOUTERS --- Washburn Expected to Succeed Son --- Alonzo Washburn, Scoutmaster of Glassport's first Boy Scout troop, will take over the duties of skipper of the newly-organizad Sea Scout troop here it was indicated today.. Mr. Washburn, the choice of troop members, must be approved by.the troop committee before the appointment is official. Members of the troop committee, headed by Harley Howard, indicated today the appointment would be approved shortly.. The slated new skipper is the father of Charles Washburn who resigned last week as leader of the troop to accept a teaching position in West Virginia.. The Sea Scout group, organised this fall as a Rotary project, will meet Fridays at 7:30 p. m. in Third Ward School, beginning this week, instead of the former meeting time. Membership in the troop has increased to approximately 18 members. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 3, 1939 --- Glassport Briefs --- Born--To Mr. and Mrs. John Bender, of Cypress Alley, a son, Gene, at home on Dec 28. Mrs. Bender is the former Miss Myrtle Detman.. Girl Scout meeting scheduled in Third Ward School include Troop No. 193 at 6:30 p.m. and Troop No. 195 at 7:30 p. m. Miss Helen Robinson, Scoutmistress, will be in charge at both meetings.. Reliance Hose Company No. 2 is scheduled to meet today at 7:30 p. m. in the No. 2 fire hall. Seward Gross, president, will be in charge.. SWOC Auxiliary will meet today at 7:30 p. m. in the Labor Temple, Ninth St. and Ohio Ave. Mrs. Samuel Antico, president, will preside.. Happy Hour Knitting Club will meet today at 6 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Grace Shuster, of 214 Ohio Ave.. Social Club of Glassport Sons of Italy Lodge No. 941 will meet today at 7 p.m. in club headquarters, 725 Monongahela Ave. Thomas Ranelli, president, will be in charge. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 3, 1939 --- NEGOTIATING AIDES SELECTED BY UNION --- Copperweld Lodge to Confer on New Contract This Week --- Negotiating committee of Copperweld Local No. 1407 is expected begin conferences this week with company officials to form a 1939 agreement, Hugh McCusker, chairman of the committee and president of the lodge said today.. Additional members of the committee, selected earlier in the week, include Frank Roberts, John Stinner, Peter Wible Jr., John Slierman and Natt Cipcic. Present contract expires on Feb. 28.. The lodge passed a resolution commending SWOC Local No. 1237. of McKeesport, for its stand taken in a current wage dispute with officials of McKeesport Tin Plate Corp. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 3, 1939 --- High Hatters to Elect New Secretary Tonight --- A new secretary will be elected at a meeting of Glassport High Hat Club today at 7:30 p. m. in headquarters, 837 Monongahela Ave., to replace Dominic Larcinese.. The club's ping-gong team lost to members of the Port Vue fire department team last night, 10-2, at Port Vue. Members of the Glassport team included: B. Larkin, William James, Louis Mitchell and Melvin Jackson. A return match has been scheduled Monday at Glassport. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 6, 1939 --- $10,000 LOSS IN '38 FIRES --- Borough Companies Answer 40 Calls in Year --- Forty alarms were answered by Glassport's two fire companies in 1938, it was reported at a meeting of Citizens Hose Company No. 1 last night in the Municipal Bldg. Damage was estimated at $10, 000, Borough Secretary John Hester reported.. New officers of the company were installed. Frank Merta, reelected president, heads the group's officers.. William Dugan, Thomas McKernan and President Merta were named on a committee to meet with representatives of Reliance Hose Company and Borough Council fire committee Sunday at 2 p. m. in Council chambers to discuss establishing a new rate of pay for firemen here.. Council recently set up an ordinance concerning a fixed rate for the two companies rather than the "fifty-cents an hour" or fire-fighting plan in effect before. Exact amount of payment has not yet been set.. Henry Werner was named to make arrangements for a dance to be held the latter part of January for the benefit of the company's truck fund.. Monthly meeting of Glassport Volunteer Fire Company Relief Assn. is scheduled Sunday at 1:30 p. m. in the Municipal Bldg. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 6, 1939 --- New Skipper Will Lead Sea Scouters Tonight --- Alonzo Washburn, recently named skipper of Glassport Sea Scout troop is expected to be in charge for the first time at a meeting today at 7:30 p. m. in Third Ward School.. Mr. Washburn, who was leader of the first Boy Scout troop in Glassport, replaces his son, Charles, in the new capacity. The latter resigned last week to accept a teaching position in West Virginia. Members of the group's troop committee, headed by Chairman Harley Howard are expected to attend tonight's session. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 6, 1939 --- AIDES TO BE NAMED FOR BENEFIT DANCE --- Committees for President's Ball To Be Selected Tonight --- Committees for Glassport's annual President's Birthday Ball are expected to be named at a meeting of all interested residents today at 7:30 p. m. in the Municipal Bldg. Burgess Joseph Faix, chairman, will be in charge.. Invitations have been sent to borough organizations to send representatives to tonight's meeting, the Burgess said. Date and location for the dance will be decided.. The Burgess said the affair was non-partisan and asked all residents "to co-operate in sponsoring the dance in an effort to help fight the dreaded disease, infantile paralysis." It is expected a card party will be held in connection with the dance. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 6, 1939 --- Hart Named President Of Lutheran S. S. Board --- John S. Hart was elected President of the Sunday School board of St. John's Lutheran Church at a meeting of the group last night in the church. He replaces Robert Stevenson.. Other officers named include Robert White Jr., vice president, Harry James Jr, secretary and Harrison Reed Jr., treasurer. Hays Satterfield was re-elected superintendent. Tentative meeting time of the board was set the second Monday of the month. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 6, 1939 --- $5305 Is Earmarked For Borough Proiect --- A total of $5305 has been appropriated by WPA for use in repairs to the Municipal Bldg., it was reported today by Borough Solicitor Samuel A. Weiss.. The project has been given official WPA approval and funds are expected to be released in time to begin work by Jan. 15, Council President Joseph Hornfeck said. Application was first made for the work a year ago. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 6, 1939 --- Glassport Briefs --- Choir Assn. of the Presbyterian Church will meet today at 7:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Mabel Dulany, 516 monongahela Ave., Otto.. Boy Scout Troop No. 52 will meet today at 7:30 p.m. in St. Cecelia School with Scoutmaster John Vehec in charge.. Glassport American Legion Post No. 443 will meet today at 8 p. m. in Legion headquarters with Commander Raymond Wawrzeniak in charge. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 7, 1939 --- BALL LISTED ON JAN. 30 ---Committees Named for President's Dance --- Glassport's annual President's Birthday Ball will be held Monday, Jan. 30 at the new Broadway Rink, Ninth and Broadway, it was decided at a meeting of residents in Council chambers last night.. Evening's program will include a dance, card playing and other amusements. Orchestra has not yet been selected. The floor to be used for dancing is one of the largest in western Pennsylvania.. Three thousand tickets for the affair have been printed, General Chairman Burgess Joseph Faix said. More than 2000 were distributed last night.. Proceeds Fight Paralysis.. 50 percent of the proceeds will go to the national committee to help fight infantile paralysis and the remainder will be sent to a county committee for use in the county for the same purpose. Partial list of committees named last night for the affair include: Finance -- Samuel A. Weiss, Andrew Skodol, Samuel Papernick, George Gross, Norman Papernick, Harry Alpern, William Broder, Nick Borrelli, Fred George, John Fabry, Phil Economos, Ralph Claypool, John Davis, Abe Raden, John Lapsley, William Kohler, George Neidermeyerand Albert Hawk.. Tickets -- Louis Jackson, William King, Stephen Marcus, David Herlehy, Michael Gavola, Roy Hickes, Steve Dzurenda, William Hinchey, Raymond Wawrezeniak, Paul Hruszka, George Hays, Joseph Shaffer, Joseph Stabler, Joseph McVeigh, K. P. Jones, Hugh McCusker, William Detman, Andrew Basch, Daniel O'Connell, Charles Resnik, John Evans, Thomas Quinn, George Dobos, John Oreynak, Joseph T. Witkowski, N. Freniere, Harley Howard, Joseph Gribschaw, and George Germak.. Property and Reception.. Property -- John Kollar, Frank Tacik, Joseph Ashton, Joseph Kuzio, James Thomas, William Hutton, John Sydeski and Walter Raszewski.. Reception -- Burgess Faix, Dr. E. L. Erhard, Dr. Thomas Richards, Dr. W. E. Hodgson, Dr. F. W. Conlon, Dr. Joseph A. Bullock, Joseph Hornfeck, John Heidish, John Stinner, Alex Kaszonyi, Thomas Reed, Robert Shaw, George Pforsich, John Kollar, David Herlehy, Joseph T. Witkowski, Samuel A. Weiss, John Hester, Samuel Dudley, Marco B. Spaide, William Hutton, James Murphy, Dr. W. C. Feick, Ivan Gressler, James Hewitt, C. Harold Skodol, William P. Kohler, W. W. Kearney, Frank L. Tacik, Clarence Urbanski, Mrs. Irene Kass, C. W. Holmquist, Martin Baker, Andrew Granger, Andrew Babyak, Charles Redman, William King, Joseph Pater, Harry Griffin, M. J. Cagney, Glover C. DeLaney, M. J. Naser, Harry Rommel, John Hart and J. A. Lapsley. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 7, 1939 --- LEGION POST GETS FOUR NEW MEMBERS --- Naser Gives Report on Attendance at Harrisburg Meet --- Four members joined Glassport American Legion Post No. 443 at a meeting last night, bringing the total membership to 49. Membership quota for the year is 55.. Melvin J. Naser reported on a Legion meeting he attended in Harrisburg last month with State Commander Frank E. Gwynn as the principal speaker.. Jasper Zupi reported that the floor of the home had been repaired and also reported on the New Year's eve party help for the Legion Auxiliary and members of the post. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 7, 1939 --- DEATHS DECREASE HERE DURING '38 --- Vital Statistic Report Shows 124 Births, 35 Deaths --- Vital statistics for Glassport in 1938, released today, shows 124 births and 35 deaths, according to David Lloyd, register of the borough's vital statistics.. Heart trouble and cancer lead in the causes of death, he said. The report showed a decrease in births and an increase in deaths over last year's figures of 128 births and 64 deaths.. The report includes only those actually born or died within the borough. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 7, 1939 --- Organist Honored --- Mr. and Mrs. James Martin, a recent bridal couple, were honored at a dinner given by Mrs. Mabel Dulany and her home last night for members of the Presbyterian Church choir. Mrs. Martin, Presbyterian Church organist, is the former Mrs. Edna Stevenson. The couple was presented a gift by members of the choir. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 9, 1939 --- LODGE HEADS ARE INSTALLED --- Siudyla Takes Office as Alliance President --- Nicholas Siudyla was installed as the new president of Glassport Polish Alliance, Group No. 750, at services yesterday in Polish Falcon Hall. Stanley Worek, retiring head, was installed as vice President.. Other new officers inducted included John Kwolek, financial Secretary; Joseph Wasinski, treasurer; Raymond Wawrzeniak, recording secretary; Joseph Kuzio, inside guard and Anthony Kopchnski, John Xrol and Alex Matusky, trustees. Vincent Krol was elected lodge steward.. Delegates to the Alliance Commune of District No. 9, taking office at the meeting include Frank Tacik, Stanley Worek, Steve Tudek, John Kwolek, John Krol, Walter Szpanka, John Tudek, Joseph Wasinski, Nicholas Siudyla, John Szulecki, John Chalewski, Anthony Kopchnski, Joseph Iczkewiz, Raymond Wawrzeniak and Frank Ksiazek.. Following the Glassport meeting, members of the lodge were present at installation services at the lodge home of McKeesport Alliance, Group No. 352. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 9, 1939 --- VISITS SLATED FOR TEACHERS --- Instructors to Observe At Other Schools --- A visitation program expected to include all Glassport elementary school teachers and possibly members of the high school faculty, will get under way Wednesday, with borough's two kindergarten teachers observing at district schools.. Supervising Principal Melvin J. Naser said Miss Lois Carpenter and Miss Mabel Montgomery, kindergarten teachers in the Second and Third Ward Schools, respectively, will observe teaching methods and study curriculum at the schools visited.. Miss Carpenter will visit the kindergarten at Indiana State Teachers College and Miss Montgomery will observe at one or more kindergartens in Wilkinsburg, Crafton, Wilmerding, Edgewood or Frick Training School, Pittsburgh.. The visiting project will continue each Wednesday, with first grade teachers in Second and Third Wards next on the list, Mr. Naser said. Reports on the trips wlll be made at teachers' meetings.. Substitute teaching on visitation days will be done by Miss Flora M. Smith and Miss Carolyn T. Hunt, principals of the Second and Third Ward Schools, respectively, Mr. Naser said. Teachers will pay their own transportation and there will be no cost to the taxpayer for the project, he said. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 9, 1939 --- BOARD MEETS HERE TONIGHT --- New Third Ward Motor Is Installed --- Approval is expected to be given for installation of a $1393 electric motor in Third Ward School at a meeting of the School Board today at 8 p. m. in the Municipal Bldg.. The new motor operates the school ventilating system and is expected to result in a saving of $27 per month to the school Board in gas and water, over the operating cost of the replaced gas engine. Improved circulation and heating are also expected.. Treasurer W. C. Feick is expected to give a report on the financial standing of the board.. A delegation of students, representing the High School Hi-Y is expected to attend and ask for permission to use a school room for a meeting place one evening a week. Members named to attend the meeting are Arthur Frakiewicz, William Herrick, Walter Murasky and Robert Crouch. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 9, 1939 --- Match Tonight --- Ping pong team of Glassport's High Hat Club will meet Port Vue firemen in a return match today, at 8:30 p. m., in club headquarters, 637 Monongahela Ave. The local group was defeated in an earlier meeting of the two teams. Club officers will meet at the same time and place under the direction of President David Williams. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 9, 1939 --- Glassport Briefs --- Glassport baby conference will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. in Council chambers.. Golden Hour Class of the Glassport M. E. Church will meet tomorrow at 8 p. m. at the home of Mrs. William Knox, of Indiana Ave. Mrs. Washington Nipps, president, will preside.. Young Women's Christian Guild of the M. E. Church, will meet today at 8 p. m. in the home of Mrs. Frank Kuckert, of 734 Michigan Ave. Miss Helen Robinson, president, will be in charge.. Philathea Class of the Presbyterian Church, will meet Wednesday at 8 p. m. in the church with Mrs. Blanche Noss, president, in charge. Devotions will be under the direction of Sue Finney and hostesses will be Mesdames Alda Halverson, W. S. Purnell, Mildred Shaw and Rose Ackerman. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 9, 1939 --- Baptist Class Meets --- Devotions will be in charge of Miss Mabel Forgie at a meeting of the E. M. O. Bible Class of. the Glassport Baptist Church, today, at 8 p: m., in the church. Mrs. Walter VanNatta, president, will be in charge and hostesses will be Mrs. Mae Squibb, Mrs. Grace Forbes, Mrs. Ethel Hughes and Miss Forgie. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 9, 1939 --- Committee Elected --- Members of the parish committee of Holy Cross Church, elected by members, were announced today by the Rev. Alexander Krajewski, pastor. Members, each to serve three years are Martin Kantorczyk. Joseph Prohaska, Andrew Kaznierski, S. Piekut and Francis Ksiezek. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 9, 1939 --- Aid to Nominate --- Nomination of officers will take place at a meeting of the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society, today. at 8:30 p. m., in the auditorium of the Ohio Ave. synagogue. Mrs. Milton Snyder president, will be in charge. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 13, 1939 --- RALLY DRAWS 135 TO CHURCH --- District M. E. Brotherhood Groups Meet --- First rally of the year of the Mon Valley Methodist Brotherhood, held last night in the Methodist church here, was attended by hundred and 135 members, according to Secretary Joseph R. Wynn. Harry Byard, president of the district group and member of the Glassport Brotherhood was in charge.. The Rev. Ronald Moseley, pastor of the Glassport church, gave the benediction. Invocation was given by the Rev. W. D. Whetzel, of the Ballantyne M. E. Church, McKeesport, and Walter Forsythe, first vice president in was in charge of the song service.. The Rev. C. F. Miller, of the Pine Run Methodist Church, Coal Valley, spoke on "Selling One's Birthright." He was introduced by Y. C. York, second vice president.. Next retreat of the group will be held March 12 in the Coursin St. M. E. Church, McKeesport, with the Rev. H. E. Modlin, pastor of the First M. E. Church, Duquesne, as the principal speaker, President Byard announced.. Quartet from the Metropolitan Chorus, of McKeesport, saying several selections at last night's session. Lunch and a social hour followed the business and devotional meeting. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 13, 1939 --- PRIZE, LUNCH AIDES FOR DANCE TO MEET --- Plans Continued for Annual Ball Scheduled Jan. 30 --- Glassport's efforts to make the President's Birthday Ball, scheduled Jan. 30, one of the outstanding events ever held here, will be continued today at 8 PM in Council chambers with meetings listed for the prize and lunch committees, according to Burgess Joseph Faix, general chairman. Price committee includes Mesdames Irene Kass, chairman;William Hutton, Paul Dulac, R. Mularski, Anna Ducay, Milton Snyder, George Dobos, Gertrude Novak, C. Thompson, H. Satterfield, Mary Tomedolsky, Hugh McCusker, Thomas Richards, Thomas Reed, and the Misses Edith Goshio, Margaret Petrasand Cecilia Peter.. Members of the lunch committee include: Mesdames S. Mularski, chairman; K. Roven, H. Borucki, Mary Dolnack, Mary Adler, William Schnupp, Mary Stewart, Mary Elko, Cecelia Gniewkowski, Marie Tacik, G. Dworek, Elizabeth Wargo, Marie Shultz, Anna Kollar, Ethel Ashton, Sadie Wolf, Mary Kashner, Margaret Antico, Tony Smith, Mildred Shaw, Charles Resnikand the Misses Valeria Price and Julia Olinski. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 13, 1939 --- Truck Rams Auto Here; Drivers Are Discharged --- A Glassport truck driver was dismissed by Justice of the Peace Joseph Faix last night at a hearing on charges of reckless driving, following an accident earlier in the day at Fifth St. and Monongahela Ave.. According to police, the truck driven by Nick Sebastian, of 738 Ohio Ave., collided with an auto operated by John Dalog, of Donora. No one was injured, police said. Both drivers were dismissed on reckless driving charges. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 13, 1939 --- Meeting Night Changed By Local Girl Scouts --- Monday evening was sent as the new meeting night of Glassport's Girl Scout Troops No. 193 and 195 at sessions last night in Third Ward School, according to Scoutmistress Helen Robinson. The meeting place will remain the same.. Plans were discussed for a Valentine party to on Feb. 13 at the school. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 13, 1939 --- Class to Meet --- Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, president, will be in charge had a meeting of the Annie Gillie Bible Class of the M. E. Church tomorrow at 8:30 PM in the home of Mrs. Myrtle Mellor, of Seventh St. and Allegheny Ave. Mrs. Miller will assist the hostess in serving lunch. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 14, 1939 --- AIDES REPORT ON BALL PLANS --- Refreshments Committee Announced --- Collection of dimes has been added to Glassport's President's Birthday Ball scheduled Jan. 30., as an added feature, it was reported following a meeting of ball aides last night in the municipal building.. Additional functional committees are being selected and will be announced later, Chairman Burgess Joseph Faix said.. Committee heads reporting included Joseph Hornfeck, entertainment and L. H. Jackson, tickets The latter reported ticket sales to date pointed to a capacity crowd at the dance and card party Jan. 30 in the Broadway Rink.. Refreshments committee, announced at the meeting, includes Mesdames Irene Kass, Mary Nemec, Pearl Campbell, Gertrude Novak, Anna Wiebel, Joseph Hornfeck, Stella Mularski, Helen Borucki, Philip Eizenhafer, Catherine Singer, Jennie Prosser, Joseph Faix, Clarence Urbanski, Robert Shaw, William Hutton, Anna Dunlay, J. H. Jackson, Raymond Wawrezniak, Charles Resnik, Paul Dulac, Katerine Campbell, Harry Rommel, John Stinner, Daisy Shegan, Jule Joyce Curtin, Joseph Gribschaw, Frank Tacik, Joseph Skowrinski, Joseph Zebak, Joseph Faix, Jr., Milton Snyder, A. A. Raden, Morris Seigel, Edward Lehman, Nick George, Michael Zeleznik, John Heidish, Sadie Wolf, John Dolnack, Stanley Wawrezniak, George Dobos, Catherine Roven, Mary Jaworski, Frank Roberts, Andrew Basch, George Germak Jr., and A. J. Hof and Miss Hilda Hof and Miss E. Stinner. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 14, 1939 --- LODGE PLANS CLASS OF 50 --- Sons of Italy to Hold Initiation on Sunday --- Fifty new members will be initiated into Glassport Sons of Italy Libera Italia Lodge No. 941, tomorrow at 2 PM in Eagles Hall. This will be the second class of 50 initiated within the past two months, lodge officials announced.. Visitors from district lodges expect to attend including Anthony Abbate, of Pittsburgh, grand assistant venerable; Modestino Pastore, of Clairton; Joseph Pavarati, of Swissvale and Donato Masci, of Greensburg.. Officers of the local lodge taking part in the initiation include degno venerable, Pasquale Tiberi; assistant venerable, Joseph DiIenno; ex-venerable, Nicholas Borrelli; orator, Frank Molinare; corresponding secretary, Fiore DiJulius; finance secretary, Luigi DiAngelo; treasurer, Antonio Laudadio and Trustees Pasquale Cola, Vincent Spagnole, John DiAgostino, E. DiMinicucci and Fred Cipriani.. Master of ceremonies at the affair will be Orlando Laudadio and Antonio DiLucca and Antonio Morinelli will be sergeant-at-arms. Dancing and refreshments are scheduled at lodge headquarters, 725 Monongahela Ave. At 7:30 PM tomorrow. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 14, 1939 --- Section of Vermont Ave. Reserved for Sledders --- Residents are reminded that sledding is permitted only on Vermont Ave. between Eighth St. and Broadway, Police Chief Clarence Urbanski said today.. The section of Vermont reserved for sledders will be roped off from 4 to 9 PM, he said. Coasters on other hills in the borough will have their sleds confiscated. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 16, 1939 --- UNION PLAN TO GET TRY --- Copperweld Will Assist Dues Collection --- SWOC Local 1407 will have the assistance of officials of Copperweld Steel Co. in collecting union dues, it was announced at a meeting of the lodge Saturday in Odd Fellows Hall.. The plan, resulting from negotiations with the company concerning renewing of the present union contract, calls for each member of the local to receive his pay once each month in two amounts -- an envelope containing a dollar bill for union dues and the usual check with the dollar deducted.. Effective Immediately.. The plan will go into effect immediately and will continue as a temporary basis, it was announced. The new system calls for Henry Wible, financial secretary of the local to collect the dollar from each employee as he receives his paycheck.. Union officials said that the new system,providing members the correct amount of change a union dues as soon as they are paid, is expected to aid in boosting the percentage of members paying dues in full.. The new collection plan was also approved by members who also heard reports on negotiating conferences to date with company officials, by Mayor Elmer J. Maloy, of Duquesne, representative of the lodge's national office.. Negotiations have been suspended until March or April due principally to a European trip planned by S. E. Bamer, president of Copperweld Steel Co., it was announced. The 60 day extension flaws in the present contract is expected to continue in force the on the expiration date of Feb. 28.. Hit Wagner Act Changes.. If the new plan of collecting dues proves satisfactory it will probably be incorporated into the new contract, it was reported. The lodge went on record as opposing any amendments to the Wagner Act. The action was taken following recommendation of such action in a letter received from John L. Lewis.. A committee of five was appointed to study actions of Congress on matters of interest to the working man and to report at lodge meetings. Members are Frank Roberts, Henry Wible, John Stinner, William Campea and William Bradley. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 16, 1939 --- HI-Y TO HOLD CHARTER NIGHT --- Affair Is Set for High School Jan. 26 --- Presentation of charter and official induction of Glassport High School Hi-Y is scheduled Jan. 26, it was announced today by Steve Milkovich, president.. The affair will be held in the school auditorium with the John Shaw Memorial Hi-Y, of McKeesport, in charge. The new student group was organized last fall with Kalmon Vozar as faculty sponsor.. The group's advisory board, announced today, includes Roy Hickes, Melvin J. Naser, the Rev. W. B. Purnell, Samuel Dudley and C. J. Milroth.. Plans are being made for a Bible study group for senior members of the organization, in charge of Mr. Purnell, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.. Basketball team sponsored by the local Hi-Y has games arranged with Hi-Y groups in Greensburg, Wilmerding and Canonsburg. The team's record to date shows four wins and one loss.. The new group will meet first, second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 3:30 PM in the school auditorium and at 7:30 PM on the third Wednesday. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 16, 1939 --- Miss Carpenter Returns From Class Visitations --- Miss Lois Carpenter, kindergarten teacher in Second Ward School, is back in class today after spending Friday and Saturday observing in kindergarten and primary classes in and near Indiana, Pa. During her absence, Miss Flora Smith, principal of Second Ward, substituted Miss Carpenter's visit was part of a project instituted last week by Supervising Principal Melvin J. Naser calling for Glassport elementary school teachers to observe at other schools. The plan will be continued Wednesday, with first grade teachers in Second and Third Ward schools visiting district schools. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 16, 1939 --- AIDES NAMED --- Young Ladies Sodality Appoints Entertainment Committees --- New entertainment committee for 1939 was appointed by Miss Mary Daniszewska, president of the Young Ladies Sodality, of Holy Cross Church, at a meeting of the group yesterday in Holy Cross School.. Members are Cecelia Kruszka, chairman; Gertrude Novak, Helen Czarnecka, June Mularska, Virginia Strzelinska, Josephine Wiktorowska, Jane Stolarek and Evelyn Roper.. Plans were furthered for a card party and social to be held Feb. 20 in the parish hall. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 17, 1939 --- BOARD OKEHS NEW COURSES FOR SCHOOL --- Vocational Subjects To Be Added With Aid Of Copperweld --- Glassport School Board last night voted approval of a plan calling for use of the high school Wednesday and Thursday evenings for vocational classes expected to get underway by Feb. 1.. The project, recommended to the board by Supervising Principal Melvin J. Naser, will cost the school district for light and heat only. Cost of instruction will be borne by a special government fund and the Copperweld Steel Co.. Two Hours Sessions.. Tentative plans call for electricity, ferro-metallurgy, shop mathematics, blueprint reading, accounting and commercial advertising to be included in the curriculum. The school will probably run from 6 to 10 PM with classes two hours long.. Plans call for the entire faculty to the Copperweld employees or officials. Cost of instruction will be borne two-thirds by government money and one-third by the plant. Tax base, except for courses in accounting and commercial advertising. Cost of the latter two will be borne by Copperweld alone.. The classes are expected to be opened to residents of Glassport and district, with mill workers particularly encouraged to attend.. Classes will be conducted with the lecture method and use of the blackboard, it was indicated. Practical application will be emphasized over theory.. Tentative faculty and the subjects they are to teach include R. E. Selquist, electricity; C. W. Holmquistand assistants, shop math and blueprint reading; L. D. Whitney, metallurgy; T. G. Councelor, accounting and E. D. Kennedy, commercial advertising.. Early Start Likely.. Government money is available as the result of a federal grant set up for use of states in establishing vocational subjects in schools, provided the state puts up an equal amount. Last year the funds were sufficient to pay 100 percent of instruction costs This year only two-thirds can be guaranteed Andrew Trich, representative of the government fund, told the board.. Superintendent Holmquist represented Copperweld at the board meeting. Officials of Copperweld originally suggested the project be held in the high school in order to take advantage of government funds. Aid from the latter source is available only for vocational projects sponsored by school districts.. The project is expected to get approval of the government within 10 days, making it possible to start the classes within two or three weeks.. Classes will be held on the same night as WPA-sponsored courses in commercial subjects, English and parts in order to save on operating costs. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 17, 1939 --- AIDES TO MEET --- Sessions Listed for Committee of President's Ball --- Music and special entertainment committees for the Glassport President's Birthday Ball scheduled Jan. 30, will meet today at 8 PM in Council chambers, Burgess Joseph Faix, general chairman said. The committees include: Music -- David Williams, A. Haluchka, L. Mitchell, William Zeleznik, George Fasiczka, John Hester, William King, Frank Rommel, A. Stinner, Harley Howard, Hartley Greinert, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hunt; Peter Kopenic, and Erskine Duncan.. Special entertainment -- Joseph Witkowski, Victor Meisl, Frank Porto, Mary Andrews, Earl Dudley, Myer Alpern, Walter Adams, Edward Shadwick, William King, Frank Rommel, Thomas Reynolds, Roy Hickes, Emma Ardinger, Arthur Johnson, Joseph Stabler, Seward Gross and Archie Brown. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 17, 1939 --- CLAIM DISMISSED AGAINST RESIDENT --- Common Pleas Jury Favors Defendant in $15,000 Suit --- A verdict in favor of a former Glassport woman, defendant in a $15,000 suit for alleged negligence while operating a motor vehicle here, was returned yesterday by a Common Pleas Court jury.. The suit charged Martha Zawodniak, now of 230 Lothrop St., Pittsburgh, was guilty of negligence when she had allegedly ran into Stanley Kroll, some of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Kroll, of 5 4 to Indiana Ave., in 1934.. The case was tried before Judge A. M. Thompson on Friday. The defendant was represented by Borough Solicitors Samuel A. Weiss and H. I. Hoffman. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 17, 1939 --- Glassport Host Tonight To Methodist Gathering --- The Rev. C. F. Miller, pastor of Pine Run M. E. Church, will be the principle speaker at a Methodist Mon Valley Brotherhood rally scheduled today at 7:45 PM in the Glassport church.. Harry Byard, superintendent of Glassport's Sunday School and president of the association, will preside.. Delegates are expected from McKeesport, Clairton, Dravosburg, Versailles, Elizabeth and other district communities according to the Rev. Ronald Moseley, pastor here. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 17, 1939 --- Teachers to Visit --- Miss Elizabeth Smith, first grade teacher in Third Ward School will visit schools in McKeesport tomorrow and Miss Evelyn Hough, first grade teacher in Second Ward will visit Greensburg schools on Friday, it was announced today by school officials. Source: McKeesport Daily News.
January 21, 1939 --- POST 6 SHORT OF '39 QUOTA --- Glassport Region Ranks High in Membership --- Glassport American Legion Post No. 443 has 49 of the 55 members needed to fill the groups quota for the year, it was reported at a post meeting last night by District Deputy William Hutton, a member of the local organization.. The borough's approximate 90 percent of the year's quota places it second among posts in the southeastern district of the county, Mr. Hutton said. Elizabeth ranks highest with 127 percent. The Glassport Post is two short of the 51 members it secured last year.. Plans were discussed for a supper in the Legion Hall later in the winter, to be opened to the public Commander Raymond Wawrezniak appointed Arthur Salzmann and John Pratt co-chairman of the affair. Details will be announced at the next meeting.. The post will organize a dart ball team, it was decided N