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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
23
A Christmas gathering at Mrs Charles A Hillier’s Winter Avenue home featured carols, pantomime charades won by Mrs Ed Connery, a musical program by a band led by Mrs Charles Greer, and an elaborate lunch. A January dinner party is planned with Mrs Hugh Blair chairing.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Christley of the Heights entertain the 1920 Superlatives at their Ellwood City home Saturday night. Five hundred was the diversion with prizes won by Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Quest. An oyster supper followed and holiday decorations adorned the scene. In two weeks the club will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. William Haid of Croton avenue.
Raymond Hochendoner son of Mrs Margaret Hochendoner East Grant street has completed a brief visit with his mother and returned to Philadelphia where he has secured a fine position with a leading Undertaking and Embalming firm. He was among 15 of 50 in the Eckles School class who recently passed the exams.
Wednesday Morning Musical club presents a public recital Thursday at 8 15 PM at First Presbyterian Church featuring Echo Pietro Yon organ Miss Jessie Nelson Eleanor Anderson and others in a program including Spring Song of the Robin Women from Shanewis The Pipes of Pan and Capriccio Hutchison with violin obligato and assorted piano pieces by Chopin Liszt Godard Debussy Gluck Sgambati and more
Members of the Sunday school class at Central Presbyterian hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Howard P. Meehan at her Hamilton street home. The social hour featured many linen gifts and a delicious lunch served by Mrs. Harry Brown and Mrs. P. J. Meehan.
One new member joined the Circle of ’06 at yesterday’s meeting held at Mrs. W B Caldwell’s Richileu Avenue home. Quotations from the Bible matched roll call. Reports on the Federation meeting were given by Mrs. Frank Rudesill and Mrs. Robinson. The circle plans a December 20 donation of materials for paten work at Neighborhood House. Mrs. W S Carpenter of Crawford Avenue will host the club on December 20.
Members of the Minerva Club and their husbands were entertained Saturday evening at the Pine Street home of Mrs James Morgan with Mrs Ralph Sadler as associate hostess. Decorated rooms housed a 7 o'clock dinner followed by cards and music. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Bradford and Mr and Mrs William Westlake.
Members of the K. T. G. class gathered Saturday December 4 at the home of Miss Mary Rhodes. Games were played and refreshments served by the hostess's mother. Attendees included Misses White Wagner Annie Cain Virginia Duff Cathryn Newberry Ada Reffener Ruth Payne Gladys Houk Beatrice LavRack Mary Rhodes Kathryn Millikin Dorothy Bigham.
A group gathered at Highland Avenue home Monday for a surprise birthday party honoring Mrs James White. Musical socializing and a handkerchief shower followed by refreshments prepared by Mrs Clyde Kinter and Mrs V H Diefendorfer. The guest list included Dr and Mrs V H Diefendorfer Mr and Mrs C A Donges and others.
A 1920 community notice lists Kensington clubs and their members including Elite Kensington Mrs Anna Wilson on Mahoning road, Basket Club Mrs George Blair Sr Leasure avenue, Circulating Book Club Mrs John Elder East Falls Street, S S Club Miss Jessie Stone Boyles Avenue, and Wimodausis at Masonic Temple with 3 o'clock meeting, among others.
The Queen Esther Auxiliary of Ep worth Methodist church held a Christmas gathering with a 7 30 tureen dinner and a short business meeting. A playlet titled A Queen Esther Girl's Dream was performed by several members, a Christmas box was prepared for Helen Bassett, and six new members were welcomed. Decorations featured greens and festive novelties, with Miss Allen and Miss Marie Fox cited for the event's success.
Mrs. B M Berger formerly of this city now in New York City visits her mother Mrs. Celia Lebby of North Mill Street for seven months while her husband Dr B M Berger pursues pediatric training at Columbia University and Baby's Hospital. He will visit New Castle in about three weeks as his sister Jack Lebby marries Miss Bee Edelstein on Sunday afternoon December 12.
Mrs. W. G. Dunn hosted the Current Events group with a business meeting followed by Mrs. Charles Greer’s talk urging women to engage in civic affairs. The next meeting is planned in two weeks with Mrs. George Greer on North Jefferson Street.
Under the Women's Home Missionary Society of Epworth Methodist Church a bazaar will be held Friday and Saturday in the C W Mayberry dry cleaning establishment on East Washington Street. Attractive booths are being erected.
Mrs. J W Lindsey of Pennsylvania avenue hosted the Social Hour club at her home last evening. An informal social period featured music and sewing before Mrs Lindsey, assisted by Miss Cole, served lunch. Mrs. John Shaffer of Electric avenue attended.
The Betheny Lutheran Church on East Washington street will host a bazaar and bake sale in its basement all day Thursday December 9. Dinner and supper will be served.
Local music lovers note Miss Leta May, a coloratura soprano seen in New Castle, winning favorable notices in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Critic James H. Rogers praises her recital with Ruffo, highlighting her coloratura tone and French selections, while noting some Verdi passages fall short.
The Westminster Women’s College club of Pittsburgh awarded two Westminster College scholarships for this year. At a Pittsburgh meeting held Saturday plans for the continuation of the work were discussed.
Mr and Mrs M E Miller left this morning for Florida. Mr and Mrs Ralph Baldwin accompanied them. The Millers will spend the winter at Bartow and the Baldwins at Lake Alfred.
Members of the Yucatan club are involved in internal activities and governance as reported in the local notice. Details on meetings and leadership changes are noted, with emphasis on member participation and club management.
Rotarians attending the tenth anniversary of the Pittsburgh Rotary Club at McCreery's Restaurant reported an enjoyable evening. Eighteen of the district's twenty six clubs were represented. Richard Aspinwall of Buchanan, West Virginia delivered the principal address.
The Y P B club will hold its meeting on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Fred Day of East Washington street.
The 8S. L. C. club will meet Thursday evening at the home of Miss Winifred Richards, 211 Pearson.
Miss Hughes will extend her visit over the holidays, according to a brief note in this column.
Mrs. John Burkhart entertained the L T L group at 734 Court Street Monday evening. Guests included Mrs. John Schroeder and Ruth of Stoneboro. Refreshments were served, and Mrs. Harper Dick will host a New Year party on January 2.
The American Red Cross requests information on the whereabouts of Clarence R. Martin, an ex service member, believed to live in or near New Castle. Notify Red Cross Headquarters at Safe Deposit and Trust Building North Mercer Street Bell phone 2697.
Mrs Harrington of Beaver spent Monday with friends in this city. Mrs H L Shelley and daughter Lillian of Neshannock Avenue shopped in Pittsburgh yesterday. Hugh Beck of West North Street was operated on at New Castle hospital and returned home. Miss Mary Morgan of Rose Avenue weekend in Warren Ohio with her sister Mrs R A Gillmer. Mr and Mrs J A Breckenridge of Young Street visited Pittsburg. Prof Charles Dawe of Cleveland Ohio visits New Castle with Mr and Mrs Sol Davies. Miss Mary Clark and Miss Maude Plant of Hast Long Avenue travelled to Pittsburgh for a visit with Miss Clark Brothers. Miss Minnie Pearson and Ralph Peirson returned to Masury after weekend visits. Albert Cohart of Lorain Ohio in New Castle Monday, formerly with Rieck McJunkin. Miss Lucille Hughes of Akron visiting Ma and Mrs E L Owens of Park.
The P. L. D. Reading circle met at Mrs. Caroline Williams home on North Beaver street with 19 members present. Presiding was Mrs. K Wynn and devotionals led by Mrs. Mollie Johnson. Program included singing papers plus a solo by Mrs. Ellen Robinson and current events read by Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas. The retiring president Mrs. Katharine Wynn gave an address. A social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostess and Miss Esther Shannon. The group will meet January 3 at the Y W C A Elm street with Mrs. Jennie Brown as hostess.
Mars dismisses the League of Nations as a mere scrap of paper despite differing opinions on its value. The remark underscores tensions over collective security and global governance during the era.
A claim extols the Lathtub as a monumental invention born from human ingenuity. The statement emphasizes its impact and enduring value, framing it as a milestone in technological progress.
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