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Pictured Left is a photo taken in July 1939 of the Workingman's Social Club, an active and popular band at the time of the photo.  The band was said to have played for various activities at the club, then located on Second Street near Division Avenue, and for club get-togethers at Rustic Park.  It also appeared for various other events, including parades throughout the area and in Pittsburgh.  The club is no longer in existence.

Below is part of the accompanying story that was published along with the band photo in the Ellwood City Ledger in 1939:

"The photograph of the Workingmen's Social Club was taken at the conclusion of a parade staged Saturday afternoon in honor of the Manos theater.  The uniforms for this newly formed organization were purchased and donated by Harry Bondurant, manager of the Manos theater.  At an early date the band will give a concert from the stage of the Manos giving the music lovers of Ellwood City an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the high accomplishments of the band.  Many readers will recall the old Shelby Social Club band which won many honors and distinctions throughout the state.  The Workingmen's Social Club band boasts of many musicians formerly connected with the old Shelby band.  The personnel of the W.M.S.C. band is made up of 30 musicians featuring all standard orchestra and band instruments.  Ralph Greco, president of the W.M.S.C. and Jimmy Peccerillo, vice president, were instrumental in organizing the band and through their efforts and hard work the W.M.S.C. are able to boast of a well organized company of accomplished musicians."