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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
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Call Ney Weds Robert ". BOGs

cs local lnseroAt was the wedding of Mlsu uail Beecher fsey. daush- ter Of aGrs. Bertha Beecher Ney of Washington, Conn, and Robert waldo Boas, son os Mrs. John Mar- shall I3oIcombe, Jr., Of EarEnington which was on event Of Friday after. noon at { o'clock ct the Episcopal church fla Washington. The couple were united An marriage by Rev. Robert Garter, assisted by Rev. pr. Wilbur pemlng. Mrs. Marion Fow- Tor played the organ.
 The bride, who Is tho great grand. daughter oE Henry Ward Beecher, Was given in marriage by her mo. ther. She wore her mothers bridal gown of lace and satin. 1t was made with Q high neckilne of lace which also formed part of . satin draped bodice. The sleeves were also of lace and were long and closely fitted. The skirt of the gown terminated In c train over which fell her veil of rose-point lace and julie styled with 6 lace coronet. It was . family heir- loom, eho carried an oid-fashioned bouquet of gardeniaB.
 Miss Rosana Deecher Ney.. of , Washington, her sister, was maid Of honor. Her gown was of con. fettls marqulsette, and ghe carried . bouquet of light blue delphiniurn and yellow salplglossls. Mrs. Rob- ert Gordon Hess of Worcester, Mass, Miss Sally skinner of Pennington, Miss Marguerite Emily Hoicombe of Pennington and Miss Rachel Reynolds of Worcester were bridesmaids. They wore frocl1 of nfaruuiSette in Q pervanche blue shade. Their bouquets were of Rap. ture roses with yellow salpiglossis. The brides mother wore cornfioWer blue chiffon and her corsage was Of purple orchids. The brldcgroonl's mother wore blue lace.
 John Marshall Kolcornbe, IT,, of Pennington, father of the bride- groom was his best man. The ushers were Allan Chase Boas and Herbert Allan Boas of Pennington, brothers of tho bridegroom, Paul Sprague Noy of Cheshire, . brother of the bride, George Deacon of New York City, Ralph Waldo Chase of Mid. dleheld, on uncle of the bridegroom and Frank Kearney of Pennington.
 The wedding reception which fol. lowed the ceremony was held at Ney.Boa- -Lea farm in Washington. MT. Doas and his bride left later on their wedding trip, the bride wear- ing for travel navy blue costume with navy blue accessories. They plan to make their home In New Hartford. Tho bride is Q graduate of Wykehani Rise school and the Ilnglewood School of Nursing. MT. Boas attended Avon and Choate schools previous to his studying at the Massachusetts Agricultural Col. lego.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Weddings
METER.BEEBE


 Miss Evelyn Florence Deebe, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. c. Wilbur Baobo of 'Middlebury and Walter Richard Meier, son of Mir. and Mrs. Edward Meier of Hill street. this cIty, were united in marriage yes- teFday morning ct ii o'clock ct St. Johns Episcopal church. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. eam- uei 4. Budde of Christ chapel. Miss Hazel Beebe, Q sister of thee bride was her only attendant and Herbert Kent of New Britain, cousin of the byideRroom was best man. Raymond Meier, . brother of the bridegroom and Frederick Beebe, the brides brother were ushers.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore Q gown of white mousseline dc sole, made with short-sleeved tunic jacket. Her turban was of white in harmony and was styled with 0 veil which reached to shoulder length. She car- ried white roses. Her sisters dress of green niousseline de sole, was made of an identical pattern and she wore 6 green hat in harmony and carriedA pink roses. The brides mother wore pink silk with corsage of sweet peas. The mother of the bridegroom wore yellow silk with Q corsage of gardenias.
 The wedding reception was held ct the Beebe home in Middlebury fol- lowing the ceremony. MT. Meier and his bride did not reveal the destina- ton of their wedding trip but upon their return will reside on Hill street, this city. The brides travel ing costume Is of May wine and she is wearing white accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

Beth El synagogue ofilclated ct the ceremony. Palms, cyhotium ferns and roses formed Q colorful back ground for the ceremony which was performed beneath c floral canopy in the presence of more than three hundred relatives and friends.
 During the ceremony Miss Cele Rubinstein of this city rendered T Love You Truly and 70 Promise Me-"
 The bride had as her matron of honor and only attendant, Mrs. Theodore stoll of Hartford and liar. old Cooper of Danhury, brother of the bride, attended MT. Birenbaum as best man. Tho ushers were: The- odore stoll of Hartford, Leo Gar. ston, Milton seligson, Jack Freed. man, Sidney zuria, Leon sundel and William and Robert Kosorsky, all or this city.
 Attired In . LeLong model gown of white crepe designed with cowl neckline and Q long train, the bride wore circular veil of finger tip length which fell gracefully from Q tulle cap entwined with pearls and orange blossoms. She carried Q shower bouquet of roses and lilies oi the valley. Her attendant wore Q gown of pearl gray lace fashioned with c jacket having Margot sleeves she wore American beauty acces. sories and carried an arm bouquet of American beauty roses. The dress of the brides mother was Romance and peach chiffon and she wore Q corsage of roses and lilies Of the valley. The bridegroom's mother wore e lilac starched lace dress With fitted Jacket and she wore corsage of orchids and lilies of tho valley.
 At the reception which followed the ceremony guests were in attend- ance from Worcester, Mass, Hart" ford, Fall River, Mass, and this city, MT. 1irenbaum and his bride left on Q wedding trip to Nova Scotia and upon their .roturn will take up their residence in this city. The bride wore a Vionnet travelling suit in cinnamon tones with luggage brown accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Personal

Miss Mildred Duhamel of Fair lawn avenue has been spending several days at Canopy Lake, Dan bury.
 Mir. and Mrs. L. II. Page and daughter Marjorie of Fairlawn ave- nue have been spending Q few days with Mrs. Page's sister, Mrs. B. D. Lyons of West Hartford.
 Miss Adeline Bates of Plaza ave- nue has returned to her home after being patient at st. Marys hos- pital where she underwent an oper- ation to her leg.
 MT. and Mrs. Loring c. Burwell, Loring G. Jr., and Ruth have re- turned to their home on Church street after spending Q few days at Camp Twiss, Casco, Me.
 Miss Cherrie Preusser of Lexing- ton avenue was hostess at a mis- cellaneous shower given at her home on Thursday night for Mrs. John Stanwich, the former Ruth Dowd. Those attending were Mrs Cyril Fowler and daughter, May ri, and Mrs. Richard Bailey of New Haven, Mrs. Robert Thompson, Em- incline Manganiello. Anne T. Phel- an. Katherine M. Phelan, Angeline Membruno, Lois Chamberlain. Mary Kaliszewslki, Margaret Wallace, Eleanore Neale, Mildred Curcio. Jus tine Esther Mintie, Helen L. Smith. Betty Guilfoile. Betty Mink, Ange- line Albano, Marie Oricchio, Flor ence Naka, Ida Blanchard. Melba Rossi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

Miss Ethel Magoon of Johnson street IS spending the summer months at her home in Lancaster, N. Fl.
 Misses Ann Bacon of Revere street and Madeline Fronim of steuben street are enjoying e cruise to Havana and Nassau.
 MT, and Mrs. Walter Gray of Wil- low street spent the weekend In New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Roche have returned from their wedding trip and have taken up their residence in Kent. Mrs. Roche was formerly Miss Mary Elizabeth McVerry, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Patrick McVerry of Walnut avenue.
 Miss Louise Jackson of South Main street has returned after spending the weekend in Spring field.
 
 Edward Fox has returned to his home on Ridegwood street after spending several weeks in Maine.
 John R. Freeman of this city is spending several days in Atlantic City.
 Mrs. William J. Ward of Bunker Hill avenue was hostess for her bridge club at her home recently. High scores were made by Mrs. Wil- liam Reed and Mrs. John Sullivan. Those present were: Mrs. George Ottinger, Mrs. Harold Coleman. Mrs. Howard Lang, Mrs. Carl Hassinger, Miss Doris Mcclure and Miss Iva Naylor.
 MT. and Mrs. George Kelley of Boston were weekend guests of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Larkin of East Main street.
 Miss Bessie Terrence Whiting of Columbia Boulevard is spending the season at Camp Twiss. Casco. Me.
 Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn and their son James and daughter Mar ion Of Sioux Falls. South Dakota. formerly of this city. are visiting their son Harold Quinn and Mrs. Quinn of Grace avenue.
 
 Mrs. L. E. atrobach of Concord street is spending a few days in Atlantic City.
 Mfrs Marion Grant of WatsFiown avenue spent tho weekend ln NeW xnEk cllY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

Some bridge hands are interest," ing because they have been played at decisive moments, or because they have been the means of de- ciding important events. Such a hand is the one reproduce today, which one team, by reaching the correct contract. won an important team-of-four event.
 The others. acting on the old adage that mo trump is cheapest, " reached the wrong contarct and failed through really superlative defense put up by opponents.
 The bidding as given in today's hand was not good. West did not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Hospital Benefit Garden Party Plans Progress

The annual garden party for the benefit Of Saint Mary's hospital Will be held on Tuesday afternoon, July i4th ct the homo of pr. P. J. Bron. nan, 77 Englewood avenue. Plans arc progressing for this event and tickets arc for sale by members of the committee. A meeting will be hold this week for final arrange" mentg, The hours of the garden party are from 3 to 0 ?. m. Cards will Do played and refreshmonts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

served.
 Committee members who have been working for the success of the events are pr. John II, Dillon, pres ident of St. Mary's hospital stafs, Mrs. Dillon, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hinchey, pr. and Mrs. M. J. Lawlor, Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Shea, pr. and Mrs. Harold Cleary, pr. and Mrs. Edward J. Godfrey, pr. and Mrs. Thomas Tobin, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bonner, pr. Samuel Fahricaat, pr. P. J. Brennan, pr. and Mrs. Charles Audet, Miss Catherine Maloney, Miss Julia Quiil, Miss Bessie Shea, Mrs. Arthur Wengertsmann, Miss Mary McDonald, Miss Betty Mo. Carthy, and Miss Amelia DesrocheS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

ticularly as he lacked fit in his partners suit and was short of cer- tain cards of entry.
 North. holding six hearts. and only one sure recently, decided not to open his long suit. fearing the heart distribution that actually ex- lsted. Instead. he led the deuce of spades, which was won In dummy with the queen.
 Declarer now led c club and south dId not win the first tslck. when the suit wa4 continued. he played thu acc. Then he Tod a heart, and West WIS down three at hls contract nf three nlp trump
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Weddings
Women $ Clubs 10
 Hold Conference

The State Federation of W0men's clubs will De hostess to the New England conference in New Haven on October 2, 6 and Q. Meetings will be held ct the Hotel Taft, Miss Emily Louise Plurnley of Glenbrook, chairman of the New England cone ference, will preside at all sessions. Miss Plumley is a former president of the Connecticut Federation, vice. chairman of the board of trustees of the General Federation Of WO- mems Clubs; director of the NatiOn~ al Association for Economic Edu- cation; director on the board of the National Association of Almericaniz- ation and Citizenship and Q cofll- mittee member of the White House Conference of Child Welfare and Protection.
 Mrs. VIII N. Thomas, former pres ident of the New Haven WomaTi's club heads the committee of ar- arrangements, The general topic of the conference will be Youth TO- day. citizens of Tomorrow. More than 500 New England women will be in attendance.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Bergin of New York City entertained yester- day in honor of Mir. and Mrs. Michael J. Bergin of Bridge street, the occasion being their 40th wed- ding anniversary. Among the guests in attendance were: Charlotte, Wil- liam and Harold Bergin and MT. and Mrs. Michael Bergin and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bergin.
 MT. and Mrs. George Clark of Ashley street visited with friends in Providence, R. I. over the week. end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Musical Art Groups
 Joint Meet Tuesday

A Joint meeting of the board of directors, the program committee, and the ways and means commit. tee of tho Mattatuck Musical Art society, will bc held Tuesday night at 2 o'clock ct the homo of Mrs, J, w, Beecher of Newtown Terrace.
 The purpose of the meeting IS to start plans for Q concert series for the coming season similar to one sponsored last winter by the society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Couple Honored At
 AnniUersary Party

A surprise party was tendered MT. and Mrs, william Kunde of Wood street recently, the occasion being their golden wedding anniversary. A varied program of entertainment was enjoyed and Q dleicious dinner was served. The couple were pre- sented with c purse. The guests in- cluded Mir. and Mrs. James Johnson, MT. and Mrs. Charles Wilson, MT. Mrs. Thomas Cronan, Mrs. Angeline and Mrs. Stanley Woodie, MT. and Wooster, Mrs, William Kunde, Jr., Mrs. Carolton Teller, Mrs. Ira Met- calf, Robert Metcalf, Marjorie Met calf, Ethel Hall, Mrs. Agnes McCor- mack, Mrs. Margaret Emery, Mrs. Ado Pilkington, Mrs. Marion Alder- man, Mrs. Augusta Estelin, Mrs. Rose Bishop, Mrs. Ada Dodge, Mrs. Ruth Walsh, Catherine Beerbaunn, Mrs. Eugenia Beerbaum, Lillian Rudden, Robert Kunde and Mabel Kunde.
 MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Forgione, Mir. and Mrs. Mai Marinaro and the Misses Truimfio of Highland avenue have as their guests MT. and Mrs. Joseph Forgione and daughters, Vittima, Virgie, Lee and Evelyn and their son, Vernon For gione and Albert Croupi of Mem phis, Tenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

Rev. Francis o'shea ofiiciated at the wedding of Miss Anna Warner of Walnut street and Herbert East- wood of Walnut street which took place this morning ct 0 o'clock ct the rectory of the Immaculate Con- ception church. MT. and Mrs. Eugene Warner, brother and sister in-law of the bride were the attending couple.
 The bride w9s attlred in Q Lelong model gown OC white satin with long skirt terminating in e slight train and she wore e satin hat trimmed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

have q hand which would play well aa no trump. unless Nast had the exact enrds he wanted
 With a acvan.3nrd 8nlk as strong as the one he hHlds West waa ulls wise Q gamble on VI trump peE=
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary os the AmeFicnn srldge Leagn'

No Trump Is Disastrous Player Holding Long Run of
 Clubs and Poor Entries Errs in Bidding and Goes Down Three Tricks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

A wedding of prominence locally took place last evening ct 7:50 o. clock at the sun room of the strat- field hotel In Bridgeport when Miss Mollie Cooper, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Cooper of Danbury was united in marriage with Max Birenbaum, son of MT. and Mrs. Harry Birenbaum of Pine street.
 Rabbi William Greenfield of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

with net She carried o huff bouquet of gardenias, roses and sweet peas. The matron of honor wore Q frock of pink angel skin lace and wore @ poudre blue hat Her bouquet also in muff fashion was of Talisman roses and delpninium.
 Following the ceremony a recep- ton was held at, the home of the bridegroom. The couple left on an unannounced wedding trip, the bride wearing an orchid suit with white accessories. Upon returning they will reside at 1nl High street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

MT. and Mrs. George Clark of Ashley street visited with friends in Providence, R. I. over the week. end.
Evening star., 1936-06-19

and North Capital, o and Eleventh
streets-the so-called central area.
The opportunity for play is limited
enough, and for swimming there Is
none at all.
Charles heard from his playmates
that there was a swimming pool at
the GA z street Y. w. C. A.
"Oh, but that's just for girls!"
Charles said with all of small boys
contempt for small girls and "sissies. 4"
Charles Skeptical.
His friends told him that both
boys and girls had gone there to
swim last Summer Even so, Charles
was skeptical. He can't swim and
would have to go to place where
he could be taught. Lessons were
given there, he was told.
So Charles slung his faded bathing
suit owe one shoulder and with his pal,
Mike Pappafotis, g. marched down
to the "Y' to investigate. Up to the
desk he walked and asked: Can
we go in swimming please?"
Out he came a moment later. look
ing as crestfallen as If he had been
refused permission to go to his weekly
movie.
"Humph," humphed Charles.
there's q pool, all right, but no water
in It'll"
Funds to Reopen Pool Needed.
It had been explained to him, but
he had not quite caught on, that the
pool would be filled and he could
go in almost as much as he liked
when, and if, WaShingtonians con-
tribute enough to operate the pool
another Summer. The plan to reopen
the pool includes provision for expert
instruction by a qualified life guard
from the District Red Cross chapter
according to Miss M. Edith Coulson
secretary of the Central Neighborhood
Council, pool sponsors.
Quite as anxious for the pool tc
open was Charles black haired friend
Evening star., 1936-06-19

"I betcha," said Mike in hopeful
anticipation Of swimming soon, II
can swim right acrost it."
Total Now Only So.
Mixes ability to swim "acrost It"
depends on rapid multiplication Of
the swimming pool fund being ham
died by The Star for the Central
Neighborhood Council. The fund now
totals SO. Only $500 compared to
$3.50 asked last year is needed.
Contributors to the 1886 fund have
been H. P. Sommerville, managing
director. of the Willard Hotel, IS;
Laura B. Heidingsfeld, 81, and a
donor who wished to remain anony-
nous. So. All gave to the 1885 fund
as well.
Evening star., 1936-06-19

in San Quentin tonight-48 hours
after the discovery Of the murder"
Police Inspector George Engler
quoted Walter as saying he had dedi-
Gated his life Ito vengeance of all
women" after the alleged slayer led
police to an apartment where they
found the body Of Miss Blanche
Cousins, 31Uear-old Idaho Falls,
Idaho, woman. She had been
strangled to death with silk stocking.
Engler said Walter told him he had
choked her when she resisted his ad-
Yances.
Evening star., 1936-06-19

- UMMER stretched before
Charles Redmond. 7, today like
a broad, open highway. School
- was out and ahead were SO
days for nothing but fun and frolic.
Evening star., 1936-06-19
CONFESSED SLAYER
ASKS TO BE HANGED
"Silk Stocking" Killer Promised
Quick Hearing by San Fran.
cisco Officials.
Nv the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 19.-Albert
Walter, jr., charged with the silk
stocking" Staying Of red-haired
woman he met on a bus, was promised
a quick hearing today with the posi-
bility of a cell in San Quentin's death
row by tonight.
AS the 28-year -old "wanderlust" son
of a Boston family repeated his de-
mand that he be hanged soon, Assist
ant District Attorney John Mcmahon
declared:
IF he pleads guilty, we'll have him
Evening star., 1936-06-19
Land Permits for Aged.

Acquiring new lands for national
forest areas, the United States Forest
Service is giving free permits, in GER
tain cases. to elderly people who want
to live out their days on the old home
stead.
Evening star., 1936-06-19

Charles problem was where to find
the fun and frolic. There's not much
of it for the boys and girls who live
in that area of crowded dwellings
and busy streets between the Mall
Evening star., 1936-06-19

oroup of children inqurng anriouSly about the fate OF
the 614 street w. c. A. summing pool htch seems TO
up since they troicked in it last Summer MISS
contributions pour into The Star tund Lett to right
PdppafoS g. Charles Redmond, T. Ruin MeddoUS, I5
Miss TomtinSon and Helen Louise Smith, II.
~ Star staff Photo.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-10-22
ACCIDENT
Sunday Church Services

Church of the Brethren, Rev. A. D.
Scrogum, Pastor-Sunday school, H.
M. Speicher, superintendent, $3.50 a.
M; worship service, 1890 a. m.
English Lutheran Church, Rev. G.
M. Kunkle, Pastor. Accident, $3.50 a.
M, Sunday school; 1O:45 a. M, Com
munion service; 7:3O, Luther League.
Cove, $3.50 a. M, Sunday school. The
annual congregational meeting will be
held in the Cove church at 10:45 a. M,
on Sunday. November 1st. Friendsville,
1000 a. M, Sunday school; 1880 p,
M, worship.
Zion Lutheran Church, Rev. H. H.
Fickenscher, acting pastor-1:30 p. M,
Sunday school; 2:30 p. NJ, worship
service.
Home Destroyed by Fire
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
H. Fratz, near town, was entirely
destroyed by fire on Saturday, about
five o'clock in the afternoon. The orr
gin of the fire is not definitely known
but when it was found that fire had
broken out it was too late to remove
much of the contents and all mem.
bers of the family barely escaped be.
fore the building was entirely con.
sumed. A few clothes, an electric wash
ing machine and several other smaller
articles were the only things saved
A small amount of insurance was car.
ried on the building, but not nearly
sufficient to cover the loss. A family
of ten have been rendered homeless
as a result. Neighbors, relatives anc
friends have been rendering all the
! aid possible in the way Of temporary
homes, clothing, etc., to those of the
family. The Oakland fire department
was called and responded promptly
but arrived too late to be of much as.
sistance.
Personals
Mrs. E. H. Ault and Mrs. E. H
Georg were guests of their daughters
during Mothers Weekend" at the
State Teachers College, Frostburg.
| Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Custer recently
entertained the following guests: Mr.
and Mrs. Darius Broadwater and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Broadwatel
and family and Mr.. Hudson, of Sails
bury, Pa.
Miss Mary Miller, teacher at Kemp
ton, spent the weekend with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller.
Miss Helen Shoemaker has returned
to her home after having been a sur
gical patient in a hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Riddle ant
son Robert, Pittsburgh, and Mr.. ant
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-10-22

Mrs. W. W. Dewitt and daughters
Mary 10 and Helen were guests on
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. De-
Witt.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Custer and Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Fazenbaker spent last
Monday in Cumberland, Mr.. Fazen-
baker remaining there in the Memoir
ial Hospital for observation and treat
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Frazee, Hazel
ton, and Fern and May Evans spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Goeh-
ringer.
Mrs. H. E. Liston and Miss Nina
Peck were in Uniontown on business
Friday.
Miss Phyllis Harvey spent the week
end with Mrs. George Weitzell.
Mr.. and Mrs. George VAIL have
taken an apartment in the home OF
Mrs. Allie Speicher until the compile
ton of their new home, which is be-
ing built on the lot adjoining the Ac,
cident school building.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Liston and sor
Homer spent Sunday night with Mrs
Elizabeth Hickman at Grantsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Dewitt ant
daughters visited Mrs. Allie Speichel
one evening this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Keyser anc
daughter and Miss Leamon, of Key
ser, w. Va, visited Rev. and Mrs. G
M. Kunkle on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Albert Smith and son Caro-
visited Mrs. Edith Reichert in Cum
berland last Friday.
Mrs. Luther Keller was in Oakland
on business Saturday.
Mrs. William Zinkan and daughter
Eva and son Waldo spent Saturday il
Uniontown.
Mrs. Emma Deal visited relative!
here one day last week.
Mrs. Louis Kahl and daughter Nor;
returned home Sunday after having
visiting relatives in Johnstown, Pa