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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1925

Page

19

Sixtieth Birthday Honored At Party For Mrs Ellen Campbell

A surprise party marked the sixtieth birthday of Mrs Ellen Campbell of Harlansburg hosted Friday at her daughter Arnum Emerys home on Slippery Rock road. About sixty guests attended with music, social chat, games, and a luncheon served by Mrs Emery and others. gifts were presented and a number of local relatives attended the gathering.

Ellen Campbell Harlansburg Arnum Emery Slippery Rock Road Emery Mary Harlan Ed. Fritz Ralph Kroesen W. H. Elliott Beulah Pearl Elmer Graham Lyle Dights Homer Glenn C. H. Moorehead Wilson McCracken Albert Bartley

Highland S. S. Picnic At Gaston Park

About 150 members of the Highland United Presbyterian Sunday school and congregation attended the annual picnic at Gaston Park. The event featured outdoor games and contests for all ages followed by a 6:30 dinner served at long tables decorated with garden flowers.

Highland United Presbyterian Sunday School Gaston Park

Worthwhile Kensington Members Enjoy Picnic at Alameda Park

Members traveled to Alameda Park for a picnic dinner and leisure activities including swimming and park amusements. On September 18 they will attend a corn roast at Cascade Park.

Kensington Alameda Park Cascade Park

Bride-Elect Stella Lyden Honored With Surprise Shower

Miss Anna Lyden hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower for her sister Stella Lyden at her West Madison avenue home on Friday evening. Music and games entertained guests including Hannah Agan who sang several numbers, followed by refreshments as summer flowers decorated the room. Gifts were described as beautiful and useful. Attending guests included Evelyn Marshall Francis Vatter Martha Bell Gertrude McCormick Nellie Caulfield Marguerite Vaughn May McGinley Bernadine Hannon Hannah Agan Mrs Charles Carrol Mrs Francis Foley Cecelia Daughterty Mary Abel Mrs Joseph Logan Margaret Flannigan Sara O'Donnell Mary Kennedy Hannah Evans and the hostess.

Stella Lyden Anna Lyden West Madison Avenue Hannah Agan J. B. McAuley Harry Evans

Party Celebrates Fourth Birthday of Caroline Blair

Mrs. C. Hugh Blair hosted a Saturday afternoon party on Wilmington Avenue for her daughter Caroline with lawn games and a donkey’s tail pinning contest won by Peggy Wilkins. Refreshments featured a Jack Horner pie and pink and white décor as guests listed include Peggy Wilkins Sally Ingham Elizabeth Slaver Ruthie Chapman Anithea Jean Stack Edwina Connery Nancy Heck Joann Thompson Grace Miles Jean Edgar Helene Edgar Eloise Saeger Elizabeth Broe Barbara Blair David Pyle Dickey Stevenson Don Lusk Edgar Garber Billy Ingham Welty Rugh Jr Paris Shoaff Jr Billy Battle Robert Ritten Jere Carmichael Ellen Miles.

Caroline Edwina Connery Nancy Heck Joann Thompson Grace Miles Jean Edgar Helene Edgar Eloise Saeger Elizabeth Broe Barbara Blair David Pyle Dickey Stevenson Don Lusk Edgar Garber Billy Ingham Welty Rugh Paris Shoaff Billy Battle Robert Ritten Jere Carmichael Ellen Miles

Boosell Reunion Slated for August at Euclid Pa

The Boosell reunion is planned for August 29 at the home of Homer Boosell in Euclid Pennsylvania. Attendees are expected to gather at the local residence for the family reunion event.

Boosell Homer Boosell Euclid, Pa

Ellwood Ladies Attend Luncheon With Elks Club Guests

Mrs. M. J. Vadarvaux hosted a one o'clock luncheon in the Elks Club private dining room for Ellwood City visitors. Sixteen places were set and a central bouquet dominated the table. after lunch, guests at Vadarvaux’s home enjoyed bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs. Carl Hays, Mrs. Harold Seidel, and Mrs. W. W. Seidel.

M. J. Vadarvaux Norwood Avenue Ellwood City Elks Club Vadarvaux Carl Hays Harold Seidel W. W. Se

Veterans Auxiliary Picnic At Cascade Park

Cecil F Suber son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Suber Bellavenue recently discharged from the Marines and Miss Bess Orr of Altoona Pa were special guests at the Spanish American War Veterans and Auxiliary picnic at Cascade Park Friday evening. An elaborate six o clock supper was served on nicely arranged tables with patriotic colors and summer flowers. Covers were set for thirty eight. After dinner hours were enjoyed with the park amusements.

Cecil F. Suber Elmer Suber Bellavenue United States Marines Bess Orr Altoona Cascade Park

Tillia Birthday Party Honors Mrs Charles Tillia

A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tillia in Wampum celebrated the birthday of Mrs. Charles Tillia with music and a weiner roast. Guests included Ira Cox and daughter Isabel, Frank Cole and children Bobby and Nancy, Ruby Tillia family, Maud Hennon and daughter, W H Morrison and children, Lena Hennon, and others.

Charles Tillia Wampum Ira Cox Isabel Frank Cole Bobby Nancy Ruby Tillia Paul Ruth Hazel Maud Hennon W. H. Morrison Wendell Virginia Lena Jenny Hennon Clyde Mayberry Dorothy Stevenson Elmer Beatty Marilyn Louise Peter Tillia Ada Edith Eugene Mary William Frank

Riley Circle Reformed Presbyterian ladies meet at Miss Wallace home

Miss Jean Wallace hosted the Riley Circle of the Reformed Presbyterian church on Friday evening at Leasure Avenue. Devotionals and a business session preceded a social program with games and music. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Agnes Wick. Guests included Mrs. Davis, Miss Jane Allen, and Miss Cora Mitchel. A breakfast was planned for Cascade Park on Wednesday August 26.

Jean Wallace Leasure Avenue Riley The Reformed Presbyterian Church Agnes Wick Davis Jane Allen Cora Mitchel Cascade Park

Picnic at Cascade Park for Wesley Methodist class

The Young Married Women's class of Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church held a Friday meeting as a picnic in Cascade Park. Thirty five guests attended with Mrs. Ralph Morris of Wilmington Delaware as the sole special guest. The next gathering is planned at Mrs. Thompson's home on Washington street extension.

Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Cascade Park Ralph Morris Wilmington, Dela Mr. Thompson Washington Street

Wealthy Indianapolis Heiress Heads Home After Berlin Engagement

A wealthy Indianapolis girl travels from Berlin after her engagement to Count von Schmettow of an old Prussian aristocracy was broken when his father opposed the marriage to an untitled girl.

Louise Fletcher Indianapolis Berlin Count von Schmettow

Seventh Annual Morrow Family Reunion Held at New Castle

Sixty-two relatives gathered Friday at the New Castle fair grounds for the seventh annual Morrow reunion with a picnic dinner and outdoor games. Officers named were President Elmer Morrow, Vice President Grace Gaston Butler, Secretary Lola Morrow Gibson, and Treasurer Clyde O. Morrow.

Morrow New Castle Fair Grounds Elmer Morrow Grace Gaston Butler Lola Morrow Gibson Clyde O. Morrow Youngstown Cleveland West Virginia Butler and Emlenton Mary Gaston Jean Stevenson

Bible Class Picnic Honors East New Castle Hosts

Members of the First Baptist Sunday school led by H. E. Martin held a Friday picnic at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fombelle home in East New Castle. Tables on the lawn held fifty guests with gladioli and dahlias adorning the setting. Frances Fombelle and Elizabeth Fombelle performed piano and vocal solos with Emma Pifer from Evans City. Rev. Alma Broadhead of Hartsville, NY, spoke briefly. The event was planned by Mrs. Chester Craft, Mrs. Charles Klingensmith, Mrs. L. C. Houston, and Mrs. Fombelle.

First Baptist Sunday School H. E. Martin J. W. Fombelle East New Castle Frances Fombelle Elizabeth Fombelle Emma Pifer Evans City Alma Broadhead Hartsville N. Y Chester Craft Charles Klingensmith L. C. Houston Fombelle

Annual Carr reunion at Carr school house Washington township

A Thursday Carr family reunion at the Carr school house in Washington township featured a noon picnic for 125 attendees. Officers named include President Jesse E. Carr, Vice President Wilson E. Carr, and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Van Court Carr. Out of town guests were Ed Moran and son Raymond of Youngstown and Frank Pinkerton of Pittsburgh. The next reunion is slated for the second Thursday of August 1926 at the same location.

Carr Carr School Washington Township Jesse FE. Carr Wilson E. Carr van Court Carr John McConahy Ernest Richard Carr Ed. Moran Raymond Youngstown Frank Pinkerton Pittsburgh

Annual reunion of 1906 Bell Telephone girls in Cascade Park

The 1906 Bell Telephone girls held their annual reunion Thursday in Cascade Park. Dinner was served at 1 PM with seating for thirty eight guests. Out of town visitors included Mrs E Smith Beaver Falls Mrs James Bradley and daughter Mildred Hubbard Mrs Sara David McGilvar y Greenville Agnes Kane and Genevieve Ryan Pittsburgh.

Bell Telephone Cascade Park E. Smith Beaver Falls James Bradley Mildred Hubbard Sara David McGilvary Greenville Agnes Kane Genevieve Ryan Pittsburgh

Epworth Methodist Bible Class Hostess Event at Weingartner Home

Members of the Epworth Women’s Bible class were pleasantly entertained Friday afternoon and evening at the home of Mrs. George T. Weingartner on the Butler Road.

Epworth Women's Bible Epworth Methodist Bible School George T. Weingartner Butler Road

Photo Finishing Pride Shines in Every Print

A local studio promotes its pride in quality with each finished photograph. The shop emphasizes meticulous crafting and consistent standards that ensure every print carries a visible stamp of excellence.

Picnic Hosts Form Informal Garden Event

Mrs A M Weingartner and Mrs Harriet Sheaffer hosted an informal picnic on the lawn. Guests enjoyed garden amusements and a sumptuous 6 30 dinner served to thirty six with flowers as decoration.

A. M. Weingartner Harriet Sheaffer

Zeigler Family Reunion Held At Sidney Zeigler Home

The Zeigler family gathering at Butler road featured 57 members and 19 friends with orchard dinner and afternoon games. Officers elected included president C. E. Zeigler Ellwood City vice president Mrs U S Chosen secretary Mrs J B Bumbaugh and treasurer Norman Zeigler. Next reunion set for the second Wednesday in August at Willard Grange hall.

Miss Carolyn Lines Hosts Graduate Nurses Gathering

Miss Carolyn Lines of East Washington Street entertained graduate nurses Thursday evening with seasonal flowers and informal amusements. Lunch was served by the hostess and aides Miss Mary Bryan Miss Elma Omhoff and Miss Sarah Joyce. Attendees included Freda Bruce Jane Hunter Elma Omhoff Mary Bryan Mildred McClelland Samuel Joyce Annabel Iman Olive House and Mrs George Book and Mrs William Pitzer. Miss Eleanor Cooper of Pittsburgh was an out of town guest.

Carolyn Lines East Washington Street Aids Mary Bryan Elma Omhoff Sarah Joyce Freda Bruce Jane Hunter Mildred McClelland Samuel Joyce Annabel Iman Olive House George Book William Pitzer Eleanor Cooper Pittsburgh

Beck Family Visits City After Ten Years

Mr. and Mrs. William Beck and daughter Winifred with Mr. Becks brother and wife Hubert Beck left for Detroit after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter McConnell of N. Cochran Way. It is their first city visit in ten years and they note many changes and the absence of old faces. The Beck sons work for Detroit Edison Company.

William Beck Winifred

Family Guests At Kirk Home In Highland Avenue

Mrs Thomas Liggett of Philadelphia is a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs C J Kirk of Highland Avenue. Another daughter Mrs W K McAfee and her husband of Cambridge Ohio, recently returned from touring the British Isles, are also guests at the Kirk home. While away Mr and Mrs McAfee visited relatives in Belfast Ireland.

Thomas Liggett Philadelphia C. J. Kirk Highland Avenue W. K. McAfee Cambridge British Isles Kirk McAfee Belfast Ireland

Kelley hosts K W M Club corn and hot dog roast

Mr and Mrs H M Kelly of Lakewood entertained K W M Club members at their cottage Friday with a corn and wiener roast. Forty guests attended including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moore and Mr and Mrs Harry Lackey and children. In two weeks the club will meet with Mrs Earl White of Ray Street.

H. M. Kelly Lakewood K. W. M. Club Lloyd Moore Harry Lackey Earl White Ray Street

Rainbow Club Picnic At Cascade Park

Members of the Rainbow Club held a picnic supper at Cascade Park on Friday evening with ten guests. Miss Isabel Hughes attended as a special visitor. Dinner was served in the grove at six o clock and two weeks later the club plans another park picnic. After dinner the group enjoyed dancing and park amusements.

Rainbow Club Cascade Park Isabel Hughes Grove

Marriage of Mildred Luella Jones to Howard Powell

Mr and Mrs William Jones of Harrison street announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Luella to Howard Powell of New Kensington. The ceremony occurred Saturday August 8 in New Kensington Pa. The Powells reside at 432 Ridge Avenue New Kensington and Mr Powell is employed as a lineman with the Bell Telephone Company.

William Jones Harrison Street Mildred Luella Howard Powell New Kensington Powell Ridge Avenue Powella Bell Telephone Company

Tureen dinner honors Miss Shaffer and Miss Gwin

Miss Betty Steen hosted an O. O. F. club tureen dinner at her Boyles avenue home Friday in honor of Miss Margaret Shaffer and Miss Rebecca Gwin. After dinner guests enjoyed games and music. The next meeting will be at Miss Virginia Beeder's Phillips street home.

Betty Steen Boyles Avenue O. O. F. Club Margaret Shaffer Rebecca Gwin Virginia Beeder Phillips Street

T L T Ken Sington Club Dinner in Cascade Park

Members of the T. L. T. Ken sington will attend a six o clock dinner in Cascade Park Monday instead of Tuesday as planned. Election of officers will follow and all members are urged to be present.

T. L. T. Kensington Cascade Park

Forty First Mc Nees Taylor Family Reunion at Cascade Park

The Mc Nees Taylor families hold their forty first reunion on August 19 at Cascade Park. A basket dinner is planned with serving at one o clock in the Grove.

McNees-Taylor Cascade Park Grove

Hogue Family Reunion Set for August at VanEman Home

The annual reunion of Samuel and Esther Hogue is planned for Saturday August 22 at the home of William VanEman on Old Pittsburgh Road near Rose Stop.

Samuel Esther Hogue William VanEman Pittsburgh Road Rose Stop

Unexpected Club To Meet At Mrs Beadel's Home

Mrs Edward Beadel of Rhodes Place will host the Unexpected club Tuesday evening at her residence.

Edward Beadel Rhodes Place

Reynolds Family Reunion Planned at Martin Reynolds Home

Annual Reynolds family gathering set for Wednesday August 19 at the residence of Martin S Reynolds on New Wilmington road.

Reynolds Martin S. Reynolds New Wilmington Road

Harlansburg W C T U Holds August Meeting

The regular monthly W C T U gathering met August 13 at Mrs. Adella Mc Cracken home with Miss Margaret Burton president. Twenty members one visitor and fourteen children attended. Delegates to county convention chosen. Ten dollars donated for a building at the Fair Grounds. Next meeting at Mrs. Alice McKissick on September 2.

Harlansburg W. C. T. U Adella Mc Margaret Burton Eleanor Locke Eva Wimner Luella Morehead Sarah Richael Lila Kerr Mae Locke Irene Hettenbaugh Jennie Cameron Minnie McFarland Union Fair Grounds Lulu Hettenbaugh Effie Richael Alice McKissick

West Side Club Holds Euchre Night at K of C Home

Mrs Arch McCaughn hosted West Side club members at the K of C home for a Euchre evening with prizes won by Mrs J C Maloy and Mrs Charles Wells. A picnic is planned for August 27 hosted by Miss Winifred Conners at the Audley Book residence near Harlansburg road with Mayor William A Magee of Pittsburgh expected to attend.

Arch McCaughn West Side Club K. of C J. C. Maloy Charles Wells Winifred Conners Audley Harlansburg Road William A. Magee Pittsburgh

Magee Reunion Announcement for August 18

The annual Magee reunion will take place Tuesday August 18 at the community venue. Organizers encourage former Magee students and families to attend for a day of fellowship, updates, and nostalgic activities.

Magee

Higgins Bros Greatest August Sale Opens Monday

Higgins Bros announces a two day sale on Monday and Tuesday with a wide storewide display. Shoppers are urged to compare prices to notice the unusual quality and low prices offered.

Higgins Bros

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