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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
3
Thanksgiving Eve ceremony at Alderman Biondi's office joined Dorothy Johnston of Wampum and Joseph Scala of Wampum. The couple, both 1945 Wampum High graduates, planned a brief Cleveland trip and a home in Wampum after a 75-person reception.
Mr and Mrs Robert W Saylor announce the engagement of their daughter Kathryn Joanne to James C Cox son of Mr and Mrs Norman L Cox The couple has no wedding date yet Also Mary Jane Missionary Society at East Brook United Presbyterian Church has postponed its Christmas party from December 5 to January 2 a Tuesday evening
Miss Marilu Waller bride elect for Saturday December 2 attended a shower at Miss Mary Teresa Dougherty’s Grandview Avenue home with Miss Dougherty and Miss Jane Carroll as hostesses. Guests enjoyed chatting and gifts, with pink and white decor and dainty refreshments. Waller will wed Russell Park in an open church ceremony at St Mary’s at 9 o’clock followed by a wedding breakfast at The Castleton hotel for families and attendants.
At the home of Mrs James Book in Wampum a miscellaneous bridal shower honored Mrs Joseph Scala nee Dorothy Johnston. Prizes in Duds Bridge went to Mrs Nick Scala Mrs James Johnston and Mrs John Capp. Lunch was served by the hostess and Rosemary Tebay with Miss Ann Davis. The bride is daughter of James Johnston of Ellwood City and will wed Joseph Scala of Wampum on Thanksgiving Eve.
Section F of the Y S B class of Third United Presbyterian church met at 1719 East Washington street in Mrs. J B Kennedy’s home. Special guest Mrs Elizabeth Fordyce attended. Plans were made for a Christmas dinner later this month. Mrs Leroy Zeigler led devotions and read The Christmas Story. Mrs L M Mershimer assisted with lunch.
Mr and Mrs Joseph F Burkot formerly Miss Josephine Stoga wed November 11 in an open church service at Stoga Burkot Church. The couple reside at 509 Pearson Street New Castle with families from R D 1 New Castle and Melrose Ave. The bride wore a slipper satin gown with Heather lace and cathedral train. The groom is a former US Marine and works through local training.
The Gayette club outlines its annual Christmas dinner for December 9 with husbands as guests. At a November 24 meeting in the clubroom, prizes were awarded and hostesses named for the fish dinner. The next meeting is set for December 7 with new hostesses.
Mr and Mrs James R Patterson of 307 Highland avenue celebrate twenty fifth wedding anniversary on December 5. They wed December 5 1925 in Milesburg Pa. The Pattersons moved to New Castle in 1927. Mr Patterson works for the Pennsylvania Power Company West Pittsburg.
Mrs. Joseph Cambro entertained the Cavalier club at her Sutton street home Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed games and birthday honors for Rose Ferreri, Sam Flora, Sebastian Vericelli, and Rose Parisi. A lunch followed, prepared by the hostess with help from Mrs. Beatrice and Mrs. Armando. A Christmas party is planned for December 21 at Mrs. Armando's Reynolds street home, and December 7's meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Beatrice on Pennsylvania Avenue.
The marriage of Miss Florence Raguso of 406 Waldo Street to Rev. Anthony DePolo will be held Saturday evening December 2 at 7 o'clock in the First Pentecostal church at Pearson and Epworth. Miss Dorothy Korth is maid of honor and Armando Aven is best man. Rev. James Menzie will officiate.
The Young Matrons club met downtown Wednesday evening with Mrs. Dom Scarnati of Crawford Avenue. Mrs. Fred Stropich won the card game, and a light lunch followed the hostess. A December 31 meeting with Mrs. Louis Scarnati will honor Mrs. Dom Scarnati with a birthday party. Busy Dozen to Meet at Louise Malley’s on Federal Street on Wednesday December 6.
The S. of D. society of Central Presbyterian church cancels its December 5 dinner at First Presbyterian. The January 2 meeting moves to Mrs. Charles Mc Collum's home at 911 Hazel street with a gift exchange. Epworth Methodist W S C S Group Three postpones its December 4 meeting.
Mrs. Frank Kirsch Jr invites members of the Young Mrs club to her East Reynolds street home on Thursday December 7 for a social gathering.
The Junior Woman's club tea at Mrs. James Rugh's home on King's Chapel road was postponed indefinitely. Next regular meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Russell W. Remaley, 309 East Lincoln avenue, in a Christmas party format.
Amity club session featured Mrs Don Chiafuilo of Home Street with high scorers Ida Casacchia Mrs Paul Patton and Gisella Morganti. Special guest Mrs Nick Parrotta received a 3 prize. Next meeting December 14 plans a Christmas party and exchange at a yet to be announced location.
The 1939 Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Alfonso Jannetti. Crocheting was the pastime and Mrs. Vito Pizzitola led the club. Plans were made for a Christmas party on December 13 hosted with Mrs. Nicholas Toscano of Harrison Street. Lunch was served with assistance from Mrs. Catherine Gurini.
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