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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1925

Page

23

Noted Singer Honored At Informal New Castle Party

Mr and Mrs Fred L Rentz entertained about 70 guests at their Edison avenue home honoring Mr and Mrs Herbert Newton Armstrong Mrs Armstrong sang many numbers including Coming Home and So Hear the Gentle Lark Miss Blodwen Lewis and Miss Sue Harvard performed vocal numbers Paul Morris Leta Mae Forsythe returning from Italy and visiting New York City also joined in the evening Mrs Armstrong praised by Mr Rentz for raising New Castle's profile while remaining connected to the city Floral decor and refreshments accompanied the musical program with out of town guest Mrs R C Winter of Los Angeles attending.

Fred L. Rentz Edison Avenue Herbert Newton Armstrong Sue Harvard New York City E. L. Owens Park Avenue Miss Lewis New Castle Paul Browne Patterson Rentz Mary Bigley C. Ed Brown Ella Miller Risher Bellevue William Ferrer James T. Ray Armstrong New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Miss Rita Wetmore Weds G E Richardson in Franklin Pa

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Rita Florence Wetmore, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Wetmore of East North street, to George E Richardson, son of Mr and Mrs John Richardson of South Jefferson street. They wed at St John’s Episcopal Church Franklin Pa June 16 1925, with Rev Martin Argner officiating. The bride wore blue canton crepe. Mr Richardson works for B R & P Railroad and is active in musical circles. They will reside with the groom’s parents.

Rita Florence Wetmore A. $8. Wetmore East North Street George E. Richardson John Richardson South Jefferson Street St. John’s Episcopal Church Franklin, Pa Martin Argner Mary Shaffer Pearson St Almon R. Shaffer J. W. Weaver West Washington Street Scotia Center County M. M. Bartt Chicago James Bradley Delaware Avenue J. F. Taylor Elizabeth Street Chautauqua Niagara Falls T. Edwin Dunne Cleveland Dunne Eleanor Mary Driscoll Eva Simison Wildwood Avenue C. A. Roth Detroit Philadelphia Atlantic City Norman F. Daniels Kane Daniels John Woodson Woods Street Jessie Hardiman Princeton Ind Springfield John J. Miller Washington, D. C K. I. Small Highland Avenue Miller Government Printing Office C. L. McMillin Winfield, Kan S. E. Weir County Line Street Oil City R. L. Weir Fred Wood Doris Olean N. Y L. H. McC Sneather Fred Adams Lillian Edward Bromfield Wilkes-Barre Pa H. J. Buckingham Maitland Street New York Canada New York State

Dinner and Shower for Recent Bride

Mrs Ruth Gibson hosted a seven o clock dinner at Cascade Park on Wednesday evening honoring Mrs William Klee whose marriage was recent Pink and white tones dominated the decor Clever place cards added charm After dinner the guest of honor received a kitchen shower of useful gifts Present were Misses Margaret Fox Margaret Rice Margaret Limber Adelaide Lamm Helen Boyles Pauline Heasley Doris Ridley Lois Martin Gretchen Mitchell the guest of honor and Jack Barnett

William Klee Ruth Gibson Cascade Park Margaret Fox Margaret Rice Margaret Limber Adelaide Lamm Helen Boyles Pauline Heasley Doris Ridley Lois Martin Gretchen Mitchell Jack Barnett

Hartman Carson Wedding News in Adrian Michigan

The wedding of Mrs Olive Hartman and Terry Carson occurred Thursday August 6 in Adrian Michigan. After an extended Eastern trip the couple returned to New Castle where they will reside Mrs Hartman works for W J Offutt Co and Carson is a local musician and former public school music instructor.

Olive Hartman Terry Carson Adrian Mich

Twenty Fourth Iddings Family Reunion At New Castle Fair Grounds

The twenty fourth annual reunion of the Iddings family met Wednesday at the New Castle Fair Grounds with one hundred twenty relatives attending. A picnic dinner was served at noon and the oldest member present was Mrs. Levina Davis in her ninety third year. Olive Davis of Wampum, Pa. was elected treasurer after a business session. Outdoor sports followed, with guests from Warren Ohio Albion Pa Victoria Brazil Edinboro Pa and West Chester Pa.

Iddings New Castle Fair Grounds Levina Davis Olive Davis Wampum William and Frank Iddings Warren, O Ivan Roselle Ernest Albion Magarida S. Reno Victoria Brazil South America Carrie Reno Edinboro Arthur James West Chester

Friendship Circle Hosts Mrs. Parks at Cascade Park

Members of the Friendship Circle were entertained by Mrs. E. Parks at Cascade Park on Wednesday evening. Park amusements entertained guests, with Mrs. A. Werri winning the prize. Refreshments followed in the grove. Hostess duties were aided by Mrs. George. Mrs. W. Paradise will host in two weeks at Homestead greet.

Friendship Circle E. Parks Cascade Park A. Werri Grove George W. Paradise Homestead Greet

Varleys and McCoys Attend Pittsburgh Wedding

Mr and Mrs John Varley of Chestnut Street and Mrs John McCoy of Elizabeth Street returned from Pittsburgh after attending the wedding of Miss Margaret Gallagher a niece of Mr Varley to William Manley The ceremony occurred Tuesday at eight oclock in St Agnes Church.

John Varley Chestnut Street John McCoy Elizabeth Street Pittsburgh Margaret Gallagher William Manley St. Agnes Church

Bobbed Hair Tops Ad with Golden Glint Shampoo Tint

A brief advertisement praises bobbed hair styled with a subtle Golden Glint Shampoo tint, highlighting a chic look. The copy emphasizes a refined finish and modern appeal for everyday wear.

Adv

Luncheon Bridge Attracts Guests In New Castle

Profusion of garden flowers framed a one o'clock luncheon at the New Castle Field Club hosted by Mrs. James T. Ray with 150 guests. Aides were Mrs. C. H. Johnson Mrs. H. M. Kirk Mrs. G. G. Stitzinger Mrs. W. D. McCreary and Mrs. 8. W. Perry. Bridge dominated the after luncheon hours with prizes awarded to Mrs. Johnnay Preston Mrs. John Farr and Mrs. Robert Garland. Out of town guests included Mrs. Washington Davis Doyle of Franklin Pa and Mrs. Herbert Garden of Fort Lauderdale Florida.

New Castle Field Club James T. Ray Wallace Avenue C. H. Johnson H. M. Kirk G. G. Stitzinger W. D. McCreary W. Perry Bridge Johnnay Preston John Farr Robert Garland Washington Davis Doyle Franklin, Pa Herbert Garden Fort Lowden Florida

Mr. and Mrs Curtis Honored at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Clarence Baer hosted a 7 o'clock dinner at their home on Wednesday to honor Mr and Mrs Harold Curtis of Evanston Illinois visiting O J Shaffer family. Garden flowers formed the centerpiece and 21 were served. Mrs O J Shaeffer assisted. The evening featured informal conversation and bridge. Mrs O J Shaeffer also entertained eight guests at a noon luncheon Wednesday to honor Mrs Curtis.

Clarence Baer Delaware Avenue Harold Curtis Evanston Ill O. J. Shaffer Carlisle Street O. J. Shaeffer Bridge Curtis

Campfire Girls and Black Cat Boys Host Corn and Weiner Roast

Winnipesaukee campfire girls joined Black Cat Boys for a Tuesday evening event along Slippery Rock creek. About thirty guests enjoyed Japanese lanterns three pyramid fires and creek lighted demonstrations of high diving by Phil Caluca and Jack Thayer and canoeing by Keith Van Fauson. The program included a watermelon race horseshoe pitching and a B V D quartette performance with a dancing solo by Ruth Carey. Radio music accompanied dancing. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Ide Miss June Ide Miss Ruth Carey of Pittsburgh and Miss Roxie Ellis of Philadelphia.

Winnipesaukee Campfire Girls Society Black Cat Boys Slippery Rock Creek Phil Caluca Jack Thayer Keith van Fauson George Bender Dean McCall Dick Rees Charles Burley Kenneth Dufford Stanley Dugan Walter Preston Ruth Carey Dorothy McCall Pearle Wheale Helen Jones Dorothy Melvin Lillian Diamond June Worchester Twila Kaufman Margarette Thorton Mildred Coulter Ruth van Fauson Toots No

Birthday party honors Jerry Malcolm Carmichael

Mrs. J. M. Carmichael of Laurel avenue hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday party for her son Jerry Malcolm marking his fifth year. Games and contests entertained the children with refreshments, assisted by Misses Dorothy De Vassie and Jeanette Weddell. Guests included many local youths and out of town visitors from Akron and Youngstown, with prizes from a Jack Horner pie.

Anithea Jean Stack Edwina Connery Elizabeth Broe Mary Elizabeth Allen Nancy Heck Anna Miller Gloria DeWolf Masters Bud Walston Bobby Wilkins Bobby Retten Dicky Stevenson Welty Rugh Don Lusk Frederick Allen David Pyle Billy Haney Akron Bobby Gilbert Youngstown

Singer Leta Mae Forsaythe Visits New Castle Guests

Mrs Leta Mae Forsaythe formerly of this city and a noted colortura soprano visits with her husband Paul Morris and their young daughter in New Castle. She performed at New Castle High School years ago and has studied in Italy for two years. Morris plans to return to New York Sunday while Leta Mae remains to visit relatives.

Paul Morris New York E. L. Owens Park Avenue Morris Leta Mae Forsaythe New Castle High School Young Married People’s Bible M. E. Church United States Italy

Forrests host S A W club corn roast

Mr and Mrs Jess Forrest of the Youngstown road entertained thirty six S A W club members and families at a Wednesday corn roast. Flowers on lawn tables, prizes awarded to Mrs William Meredith, Mrs Ralph McWilliams, Jess Forrest and Ralph McWilliams. Daisy Turner of Linesville Pa and Carol Forrest were special guests. A tureen supper is planned in two weeks at Mr and Mrs Harry Flinner home on Hillcrest avenue.

Jess Forrest Youngstown Road A. W. Club Daisy Turner Linesville Carol Forrest William Meredith Ralph McWilliams Harry Flinner Hillcrest Avenue

Mary C Chutz Weds Anthony A Menette in Hillsville

A morning ceremony at 10 30 oclock in St Lawrence Church Hillsville united Miss Mary C Chutz daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard C Chutz with Anthony A Menette son of Mr and Mrs Louis Menette of Edenburg The altar was banked with ferns and flowers The bride wore a white French silk gown with Spanish lace and carried sweetheart roses Miss Bessie Zokle was among the attendees.

St. Lawrence Church Hillsville Mary C. Chutz Leonard C. Chutz Anthony A. Menette Louis Menette Edenburg Bessie Zokle

Wedding Details At Edenburg Reception For 200 Guests

The maid of honor wore blue silk chiffon with gold lace and carried a garden bouquet. Bridesmaids Annette and Rose Menette of Pittsburgh, Grace Vitual of Wampum, Julia Natal and Susie Depren of Edenburg attended the ceremony. A wedding dinner followed for over two hundred guests. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Menette, plan to reside in Edenburg after a Buffalo Niagara Falls Canada trip. Mr. Menette works for the Union Limestone Company.

Annette Rose Menette Pittsburgh Grace Vitual Wampum Julia Natal Edenburg Susie Depran

Taylor Cousins Club Hosts Visit From Michigan Chicago and NYC Guests

Tuesday evening the Taylor Cousins Club hosted Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Taylor and daughter Laura Eda of Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Williams Dobbs of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. William Beatty of New York City in Enon Valley. Five hundred was the chief pastime with thirty five guests. Helpers included Mrs. Louis Hawthorne, Mrs. C. G. Douglas, Mrs. Charles Johnson, and Mrs. B. A. White. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Martin will entertain the club on September 18.

William Taylor Enon Valley Taylor Cousins Club Leroy Taylor Laura Eda Michigan Williams Dobbs Chicago William Beatty New York City Louis Hawthorne C. G. Douglas Charles Johnson 8. A. White Fred Martin

Patterson and Masters Tie With August City Wedding

Miss M. Cecelia Patterson daughter of Mrs Evaline Patterson Lingfield of Springdale marries Joseph Masters of Smithfield Street in a Thursday ceremony at the bride's home. Rev J Parrett officiated. Bride wore peach georgette crepe and carried sweetheart roses. They plan a wedding trip to New York and will reside in New Castle after their return.

M. Cecelia Patterson Evaline Patterson Lingfield Springdale Joseph Masters Smithfield Street J. Parrett Missionary Alliance Tabernacle

Picnic for El- Wilda Kensington group at Cascade Park

Twenty five members and guests dined at Cascade Park Wednesday at 6 30 with special guests Miss Mildred Mason from Rochester Pa Miss Annabell Fleckner from Youngstown Miss Lillian Griffith and Mary Louise Meehan Mrs R G Clark Mrs Angell Helen Margaret and Sam Fray Mary Elizabeth and Johnny Earl attended Plans for a meeting two weeks hence at Mrs Rose Hamiltons Northview avenue home were announced

el- Wilda Kensington Cascade Park Mildred Mason Rochester Annabell Fleckner Youngstown, C Lillian Griffith Mary Louise Meehan R. G. Clark Angell Helen Margaret Sam Fray Mary Elizabeth Johnnny Earl Rose Hamilton Northview Avenue

Loyal Ladies League hosts corn roast at New Bedford home

Members of Loyal Ladies League No. 45 gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Sue Gibson’s New Bedford residence for a corn roast attended by over two hundred guests. The event featured a grab bag and parcel post sale run by committee members Mrs. Murdock, Mrs. Wetzel, and Mrs. Gilson, with proceeds earmarked for the Harrisburg orphan home. plans were announced for a future picnic.

Loyal Ladies League No. 45 Sue Gibson New Bedford Murdock Wetzel Gilson Harrisburg

Y O A Girls Enjoy Evening at Mrs Johnsons Home

The Y O A Girls were delightfully entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Johnson on North Cochran Way. Mrs. Edward Lynch was a special guest and refreshments were served by the hostess. In two weeks the Wilfred Thomas and Edward Williams couples will host a joint anniversary dinner at the Elks Club for members and their husbands.

Frank Johnson North Cochran Way Edward Lynch Wilfred Thomas Edward Williams Elks Club

Mrs Kathryn English Hosts Bridge Club at Neshannock Avenue

Miss Kathryn English entertained members of the Bridge Club and several special guests at her home on Neshannock avenue Wednesday evening. Vari-colored flowers decorated the rooms. Four tables were in play as music and bridge provided entertainment. Dainty refreshments followed with Miss Helen White assisting the hostess.

Kathryn English Bridge Club Neshannock Avenue Helen White

Mrs Carlisle Hosts Bon Mon Club at Cascade Park

Miss Helen Carlisle entertained the Bon Mon Club associates at dinner in the grove at Cascade Park on Wednesday evening. Mrs Roy Samuels was the only special guest. The remainder of the evening was spent with Park amusements. In two weeks Mrs Herbert Leach will entertain in her home on Highland avenue.

Helen Carlisle Bon Mon Club Grove Cascade Park Roy Samuels Herbert Leach Highland Avenue

Post-Graduate Class Guests At Chapel Picnic

Members of the Post-Graduate class of First Methodist Episcopal church will attend a picnic dinner this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Chapman on West Washington street extension.

First Methodist Episcopal Church W. J. Chapman West Washington Street Extension

Crawford couple ends trip with northern states visit

Mr and Mrs E W Crawford of Wallace Avenue have returned home after traveling through Harrisburg Lebanon Pennsylvania Princeton North Dakota and New York. During their journey they drove to Barnegat Bay Mountaintop area as part of the trip.

Pimples Cleared By Cuticura Soap Trial

Miss Clara Glatfelter of Glatfelters Pa reports a yearlong face and back acne, itching and scratching. After trying a free Cuticura sample, she bought more and used two bars of soap and one box of ointment to achieve complete healing. Daily use of Cuticura Soap with Ointment is promoted for healthy skin.

Clara Glatfelter Glatfelters

Pleasant Ocean Grove and Asbury Park Visit Plan

Party including residents from Pleasant and Asbury Park toured Princeton University with Dr John Q Stewart. They viewed the Princeton Observatory through a telescope seeing Jupiter and its four moons and Acturus.

Welsh Bride Weds Lewis at Trinity Church in Trin ity

At 11 o'clock this morning at Trinity Episcopal church Miss Dulcie Margaret Arnold recently arrived from Wales wed Lewis J. Lewis son of Mr and Mrs David Lewis of Wooddale Wildwood avenue. The bride wore blue with a shower of roses, maid of honor Miss Bessie Reese, best man Emrys Bairs, and the bride was given in marriage by Richard Reese. The couple planned an extended wedding trip to Montreal and expect to reside at 507 Wildwood Avenue upon return.

Trinity Episcopal Church Dulcie Margaret Arnold Wales Lewis J. Lewis David Lewis Wildwood Avenue Bessie Reese Emrys Bairs Richard Reese

A Musia club hosts dinner at Mrs Crowe's home

Mrs William Crowe on Dewey Avenue welcomed A Musia club members for a dinner on Wednesday. Special guests included Mrs Harley Crowe and children Geraldine and Billy. Music and games led by Mrs Jessie Camblin provided entertainment. In two weeks the group plans a 1 o'clock luncheon at the...

William Crowe Dewey Avenue Harley Crowe Geraldine Billy Jessie Camblin

Frey Hosts Social Evening Honoring Brucks Guests

Mr and Mrs Francis Frey of East Reynolds street entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Matt Brucks of Pittsburgh. Thirty guests attended and social hours were enjoyed. Mrs S Brown and Mrs William Costello helped serve.

Francis Frey East Reynolds’ Street Matt Brucks Pittsburgh S. Brown William Costello

Rainbow club picnic dinner plans at the park

Rainbow club members will hold a picnic dinner at the park on Friday. The informal gathering invites all members to bring dishes and enjoy an outdoor meal together in pleasant weather.

Rainbow Club

Missionary Society Members Entertained at Mrs Gricks Home

Members of Bethany Lutheran Church Missionary Society were entertained Tuesday at Mrs Gricks on Adams Street. Returned missionary Mrs Gustafson spoke on foreign field work in India. Musical numbers by Mrs L Cramer and Mrs Paul Witmer. A social period followed with refreshments.

Ucalite Bible Class Meeting Postponed

The Ucalite Bible Class planned for Friday has been postponed. An official announcement clarifies the new date and details will follow.

Ucalite Bible Class

Pythian Sisters and husbands to attend corn roast

Pythian Sisters and their husbands will be guests at a corn roast Tuesday evening September 1 at the Young cottage Rose Point. Machines will leave the K of P hall at 7 15 oclock.

Young Rose Point K. of P. Hall

Knows by Experience in a Fremd Phrase

Fragmentary note reflects a proverb about fools and money. A lone line hints at romance and parental concern, suggesting an old time saying on love and fortune without full context.

Pnrt

Personal Notices of Births and Visits Across Towns

Personal mentions include births for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baymer and Mr. and Mrs. William Henderson, with August 24 as the birth date and a Shenango Valley hospital delivery. Dozens of lines note visits and travels of residents such as Miss Daisy Turner, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. T. Edwin Dunne, Miss Eva Simison, and many others visiting relatives in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Kane, and various cities.

Paul Baymer English Avenue William Henderson Croton Avenue Shenango Valley Hospital

Woolen Robbery Hits Chicago Third in Ten Days

In Chicago a masked trio bound Frank Scott, the Nickle Plate railroad warehouse watchman, then robbed the yard of thousands of woolen collars. They tied him, ferried bale after bale to a waiting truck, and fled as daylight neared. Police found no trace of the burglars after an alarm was raised.

International News Service Chicago Nickle Plate Railroad Frank Scott

Ownership of the Woolens Reported for Announcement

The notice states that ownership of the woolens or their actual value could be announced, indicating a forthcoming public statement or determination. No further specifics are provided in the fragment.

Ford Improves All Models for Better Value and Beauty

Ford Motor Co announces important improvements across all models enhancing beauty and utility and increasing value for money. New models will be scarce with deliveries in order of placement. customers are urged to place orders now. For full price, specs, and terms call Penna. Motor and Implement Co in Mahoningtown.

Ford Motor Co Ford Penna. Motor and Implement Co Mahoningtown

Cabinet To View Debt Agreement

PARIS Aug 27 The tentative settlement of the war debt to Great Britain arrived at in London will be studied at a special cabinet meeting called for 9 oclock tonight President Doumergue will preside in the Palais d Elysee Winston Churchill and M Caillaux will attend the discussion also involving the exchequer and finance ministries

Paris Great Britain London Winston Churchill M. Caillaux Doumergue Palais D’ Elysee

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HEAR Rita F. Wetmore G. E. Richardson Richardson B. R. & P. Railroad Mrs. Richardson Hartman-Carson Wedding News E. M Sary Bell Metzler Washington St Sycamore St Jack Gerson N. Mercer Street Penn Theatre Vice Records Rosenthals Ewelers Mercer Mrs. Curtis Weiner S. A. W. Club Patterson-Masters Elwilda Kensington Y. O. A. Girls Cuthura Barrice St Cretonne Brown Hamilton Gloria IR Nets Sunfast Madras Tiviu Arnold Lewis A Musia Club Pythian Sisters Linesville, Pa Bert Parker East Washington Street Watchman Big Boy Oxford A. i.So David H. Long
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