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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

3

Evening Section Meets Christmas Planning Eve

Members of the Evening Section of the Woman's club met at Martha Matthews home on Edenburg road with Roberta Sedgwick as co host. Virginia Lusk and Eva Bricker of Pennsylvania Power shared Christmas menu and recipe ideas. New members Margaret Cowmeadow Beatrice Bruce and Frances Bleakley welcomed. Tea was served by president Mrs. E C Wiggins. On December 19 Mrs M Dale Andrews will host the club Christmas party at Mt Jackson.

Woman's Club Martha Matthews Edenburg Road Roberta Sedgwick Virginia Lusk Eva Bricker Pennsylvania Power Company Margaret Cowmeadow Beatrice Bruce Frances Bleakley E. C. Wiggins M. Dale Andrews Mt. Jackson

Junior Deacons at Boyd's Party House Dinner Meeting

The Junior Deacons of the First Christian church met at R. L. Boyd's party house near Walma for a December dinner. Raymond Bennett James Dulfford and Ralph Davies prepared the menu. Harelah Workman presided over the business session and plans were made for the annual banquet on December 30 at the church. Committee members include Ralph Montgomery Delbert Jackson and Raymond Bennett.

R. L. Boyd Walma First Christian Church Raymond Bennett James Dulfford Ralph Davies Harelah Workman Ralph Montgomery Delbert Jackson

Wimodausis Yuletide Party Planned at Scottish Rite

Wimodausis club members plan their annual Yuletide luncheon on Wednesday December 11 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The event will move festivities to the west dining room with a menu service first and an exchange plus officer elections. Mrs Andrew Dietterle leads entertainment with hostesses Mrs Perry Brest and Mrs J S Martin taking reservations.

Wimodausis Club Andrew Dietterle Perry Brest J. S. Martin Young Street

Party Tuesday for Citizenship Group Christmas Party

Members of the American Home and Citizenship Department of the Women’s club will hold their Christmas party on Tuesday afternoon December 10 at 2 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Joel S. McKee 217 East Edison avenue. The event includes a book review and exchange of Christmas recipes. The committee includes Mrs. Jarl Blim Mrs. Russell C. Melvin Mrs. H. N. Drno Mrs. Howard Erwin Mrs. Fred Wolford Mrs. George Harbison Mrs. Frank Woods Mrs. A. A. Webb Mrs. F. F. Urey Mrs. A. C. Dietterle Mrs. Charlies V. Elder and Mrs. W. P. Felch.

American Home and Citizenship Department Woman’s Club Joel S. McKee East Edison Avenue J. Garl Blim Russell C. Melvin H. N. Drno Howard Erwin Fred Wolford George Harbison Frank Woods A. A. Webb F. F. Urey A. C. Dietterle Charlies V. Elder W. P. Felch

Missionary Society Meeting at Third U P Church

Members of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Third U P Church met Wednesday afternoon in the church. Mrs. Milt Book led the religious period. The next meeting is planned for January 8 in the church.

Women's Missionary Society of the Third U. P Church Milt Book

Federation Juniors Hear Dr David Perry

In Castleton on Thursday the Federation Juniors heard guest speaker Dr David Perry who discussed the history and treatment of tuberculosis He urged buying tuberculosis seals this Christmas season The group plans a December 20 Christmas party for children at Elm Street YWCA center

Castleton Federation David Perry Elsie Matheny Perry Elm Street Y. W. C. A

Unity Chapter Meeting Plans Christmas Party at Savoia Hall

Associates of Unity Chapter No 1 met in Casa Savoia hall South Mill street Wednesday evening with hostesses Elia Phillips Clara DeCarbo and Josephine Russo Plans were made for a children’s Christmas party to be held on December 23 in the Savoia hall Those on the committee are Clara DeCarbo Victoria Ginocchi Lucille Palus and Clara DeSemione A formal dance is planned for New Year’s Eve at Sullivan Heights Country Club Tables of 500 were in progress high score prizes go to Clara DeSemione and Victoria Pagley Mary Macianiello won the door prize Lunch was served later The group will meet December 18 with hostesses Freda Testa Ida Antonio and Lucille Palus

Unity Chapter Casa Savoia Hall South Mill Street Elia Phillips Clara DeCarbo Josephine Russo Savioa Hall Victoria Ginocchi Lucille Palus Clara DeSemione Suilvan Heights Country Club Victoria Pagley Mary Macianiello Freda Testa Ida Antonio

Christmas Party at Blackwood Home For Mission Gifts

Members of the Women's and Men's Bible classes of the Reformed Presbyterian church will be entertained at the home of Dr. and Mrs. James Blackwood on East Washington street Tuesday evening for the annual Christmas party. Articles will be received to send to a mission in Philadelphia for Christmas.

Reformed Presbyterian Church James Blackwood East Washington Street Philadelphia

Baptist Society Christmas Program At First Baptist Church

Members of the Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church staged a Christmas program in the church dining room. Mrs. Chas T Metzler led, with Mrs. Paul D Weller introducing musicians and readers and the group singing carols. The program featured talks and readings on Christmas scenes, several musical numbers, a church quartet, and a tea. The society plans a gathering on January 2.

Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Chas. T. Metzler Paul D. Weller William Wilson Shirley Snyder Stanley Reese Bethlehem

Schwartz Family Hosts Martin Schwartz Bar Mitzvah Reception

Mr and Mrs Samuel Schwartz of 1906 Highland avenue will host a Sunday evening reception at their home to honor their son Martin on his Bar Mitzvah all friends invited to participate

Samuel Schwartz Highland Avenue Martin

Next club hosts gathering at Bernice Flinner home

What Next club members enjoyed a Thursday evening in Bernice Flinner’s Hillcrest Avenue residence. Card winners were Lillis Keeling Irene Sibberson and Virginia Tanner. Hostess aided by her mother Mrs Harry Flinner. A Christmas party is planned December 19 at Marvenia Stenger’s Highland Avenue home.

Bernice Flinner Hillcrest Avenue Lillis Keeling Irene Sibberson Virginia Tanner Harry Flinner Marvenia Stenger Highland Avenue

Philathea Society Meets at Central Presbyterian Church

Philathea society members gathered in the Central Presbyterian church parlors Thursday at 2 pm to review the study book Dangerous Opportunities with six members contributing to the discussion. A 6 pm luncheon followed, then a regular meeting led by Mrs J C Lewis and a gifts exchange. The next meeting is set for Thursday January 2 in the church.

J. C. Lewis

Holiday Dinner Plans By O F T Club

A Christmas chicken dinner was planned by members of the O F T club at Mrs. Leonard Saylor’s home on Arlington avenue. Dinner will be at Mrs. Percy White’s residence on Garfield avenue Thursday Dec 19. Two tables of 500 contests produced high scores for Mrs. Thomas Palmer, Mrs. Kenneth Calderwood, and Mrs. Ray Potuznick. Gift drawings and a luncheon followed with Mrs. Louis Dean assisting.

O F. T. Club Leonard Saylor Arlington Avenue Percy White Garfield Avenue Thomas Palmer Kenneth Calderwood Ray Potuznick Louis Dean

Beacon Bible class meeting at Calvary Gospel Tabernacle

The Beacon Bible class met Thursday evening with Mrs Roy Bovard at 926 East Washington. Co-hostess was Mrs John Bochus. Christmas carols followed by readings and musical duets. A sunshine baskets committee was formed and the next meeting set for January 2 with Mrs R J Frederick.

Beacon Bible Class Calvary Gospel Tabernace Roy Bovard East Washington Street John Bochus Scott Kerr Hazel Brunton Louis Becket Charlotte Emery Mra Me Ba Clark Helen Anderson Emery Clark Beckett Anderson Brunton Ruth McClafferty R. J. Frederick East Washington Street Haze Brunton

G O F Club Elects Officers In Clayton Neighborhood

G O F club members met at Mrs. Joseph Felice’s home on Clayton street Wednesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Andrew Nocera and Mrs. John Corio, with Mrs. Mike Manos receiving the club token. Officers to be elected include president Mrs. William Russo secretary Mrs. Benny Augustine treasurer Mrs. Mike Manos reporter Mrs. Andrew Nocera. A lunch followed and the next meeting is set for December 19 at Mrs. Andrew Nocera’s East Lutton street.

Joseph Felice Clayton Street Andrew Nocera John Corio Mike Manos William Russo Benny Augustine East Lutton Street

All Together Club Holds 2nd Anniversary Meeting

Mrs. Bridget DeGennaro hosted the All Together Club at her Fairview Avenue home for a regular meeting and second anniversary. Prizes went to Mrs. Elizabeth Cubellis and Mrs. Bridget Budellazzi, the latter receiving a hostess gift. Mrs. Assunta Orielli won the club token. lunch was served with help from the hostess's daughter. A Christmas party is set for December 18 at Mrs. Concetta Leonardo's home on South Mill Street.

Bridget DeGennaro Fairview Avenue Elizabeth Cubellis Bridget Budellazzi Assunta Orielli Concetta Leonardo South Mill Street

Sawalla Club Plans Yuletide Dinner Event

Plans were completed for a Yuletide dinner at 6 30 oclock on Thursday evening in a prominent tea room thanks to members of the Sawalla club meeting at Mrs Carl Holmes residence on McCreary avenue. Awards went to Mrs Campbell Mrs Owens and Mrs Boughter with refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter. Mrs Roy Jones will host the next regular meeting at her Delaware avenue home with date to be announced.

Sawalla Club Carl Holmes McCreary George Campbell George Owens Richard Boughter Roy Jones Delaware Avenue

Co Hosts to N A L C Auxiliary Event and Plans

Mrs Clifford Roberts hosted N A L C Auxiliary with co host Mrs Ben McCan on Raymond Street Thursday. Officers were nominated and plans set for a multiide party at Mrs Robert Maxwell on Leasure Avenue January 2 with a social time and contests. Prizes went to Mrs Donald Gross Mrs Harry Barnes and Mrs William Clark. Refreshments served. Norwood Avenue home of Nettie Irene Mann hosted with Dorothy Anderson as guest. Tables of 500 played and top score honors went to Ann Brintrim and Velma McMillen. gal looper captured by Jean Allen. December 19 Christmas party planned at Velma McMillan home on Huron Avenue. Unfinished club members gathered at Mr and Mrs Donald Lombardo on Dushane Street with cards and contests. prize won by Mrs Charles Conti. Angeline Lombardo helped. Mr and Mrs John Ambrosia on Division Street to entertain December 19.

Clifford Roberts Raymond Street Ben McCan Robert Maxwell Leasure Avenue Donald Gross Harry Barnes William Clark Ing Ann Brintrim Velma McMillen Galloper Jean Allen Huron Avenue

N H G Club Associates Enjoy Delightful Meeting

Members of the N. H. G. Club Associates gathered for a pleasant event hosted by the group. The informal gathering featured socializing and light refreshments in a cordial, club atmosphere.

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