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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1935

Page

3

Blanche Lorenz Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Blanche Lorenz was surprised Friday evening at Sheridan avenue home by twelve friends who organized a card contest with three tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Walter Bowers and Mrs. Albert Jinks. Geraldine McClelland and Irene McClelland helped serve a lunch under colored bulbs and a small Christmas tree. The honoree opened gifts arranged beneath the tree after the meal.

Blanche Lorenz Raymond Hammond Sheridan Avenue Walter Bowers Albert Jinks Geraldine McClelland Irene McClelland

Jolly Ten Members Host Luncheon Party

Jolly Ten club members enjoyed a 1 o'clock luncheon Friday at Mrs. Walter Smith's Hillcrest Avenue home. Christmas tones highlighted a floral centerpiece with greenery. guests shared fancywork and conversation and planned their Yale party. December 20 was set with Mrs. Harry Gwin as hostess.

Jolly Ten Club Walter Smith Hillcrest Avenue Yale Harry Gwin Clenmore Boulevard

Housewarming for T J N club member recalled

A housewarming was held in honor of Mrs Harvey Mollenkopf and Mr Jackson with all T J N club members and spouses attending. The guest of honor received an electric clock from the group. Beano games awarded prizes to Mrs William Shanafelt and Mrs Omar Mauck. Door trophies went to Marie St Clair and Jack Book. Plans for the Yuletide party on December 23 were announced with Mrs William Shanafelt hosting on West Madison Avenue.

Harvey Mollenkopf Jackson T. J. N. Club William Shanafelt Omar Mauck Marie St. Clair Jack Book Ella Lamson Madison Avenue

Newlyweds to Live in Columbus Ohio After December 15

Mr and Mrs Harry Brenneman Jr will take up residence in Columbus Ohio after December 15 where he is employed. The bride Francis Davis of 1611 Wilson Avenue was revealed at a party hosted by Mrs Chester Hetrick with the B and A Club in attendance. Rev S M Black officiated at the single ring ceremony in the presence of immediate family and a few close friends.

Harry Brenneman, Jr Columbus Francis Davis Wilson Avenue Chester Hetrick B. and A. Club S. M. Black Mr. Brenneman Harry Brenneman Ohio

Exceptional Music Club Christmas Concert at First Christian Church

Open meeting of the Music Club at 8 15 P M Monday features a Christmas program of merit with Mrs W J Caldwell director Mrs Kathryn Nessle Allen accompanist and Dr D H Eckles violinist Soprano soloist Mrs Robert E Fleming and other noted musicians perform carols sacred songs and instrumental numbers with the Music Club Chorus

Music Club W. J. Caldwell Kathryn Nessle Allen D. H. Eckles Mary Virginia Patterson Ruth Drescher J. L. Reed Helen Ewing Edna Mae Shaffer Dorothy Fisher Christmas—Dethier Bethlehem Manger Lowlyarr Dickinson Clifford Propst

Woman's Club Lecture by Richard Halliburton Preps Tonight

Under the Woman's club of New Castle, Richard Halliburton will speak at the high school auditorium Monday at 2 30. His talk is titled Seven League Boots. Club cards admit members. date and place were changed. Ushers include Ways and Means committee members with junior helpers.

Woman's Club of New Castle Richard Halliburton Woman's Club Ways and Means Woman’s Club Cathedral George Washington Junior High Betty Glover Iva Mayberry

Kus Kus Ka Chapter Set December Meeting Next Friday

Kus Kus Ka chapter of the Daughters of American Colonists will hold its December meeting Friday the 13th at the Jefferson street home of Mrs. Charles Greer. Co-hostesses are Mrs. T J Hamilton and Miss Laura Marquis. Regent is Mrs Morford Throckmorton of Beaver. The chapter includes members from five counties, promising broad representation.

Jefferson Street Charles Greer T. J. Hamilton Laura Marquis Morford Throckmorton Beaver

Birthday salute for Albert Groves of Croton M. E.

Mulberry street resident Albert Groves was honored with a surprise handkerchief shower by Mrs. Davy's Sunday school class in Croton. Louis Howard Roy McCallister and Bob Davies won games and prizes. Mrs. Groves served lunch. The next meeting will be at Louis Howard's Croton avenue home.

Albert Groves Mulberry Street

Beth Alpha Girls Meet For Registration Day

Beth Alpha Girls register Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Event targets members and families.

Beth Alpha Tifereth Israel Synagogue

Irene Saul to play Aunt Polly in senior Huckleberry Finn

Irene Saul has been cast as Aunt Polly in the senior class play Huckleberry Finn. The article notes her transformation from a rigidity of a spinster to a warmer character through love for John Finn. James Cardella Jr. plays Tom Sawyer. The cast includes Roy Lewis in adapting the stage version and mentions rehearsals with Jimmy as Tom and Squirrelly as Huck.

Irene Saul Aunt Polly Huckleberry Finn Huck John Finn Irene Jacob Saul West Long Avenue James Cardella, Jr Tom Sawyer Roy Lewis

Vagabond Club Girls Plan Yuletide Party and Games

Vagabond club members met at Anna Belle Morrissey’s North Lee avenue home with special guests Mrs. Ann Flynn and Ann Gallagher. They planned a December 19 Yuletide party at Virginia Conover’s Pine street home with gift exchanges. The evening featured a card contest won by Mrs. Flynn and Iva Botham and a holiday lunch beside a small tree.

Annabelle Morrissey North Lee Avenue Ann Flynn Ann Gallagher Virginia Conover Pine Street Iva Botham

Loyal Ladies League meeting at New Bedford home

Miss Mabel Wallace hosted Loyal Ladies League at her New Bedford home with eighteen members present. Mrs William Lyons became secretary, Jack Sanford won the 500 and bingo, and a trophy went to Mrs Lyons. Lunch was served, with Mrs Charles Whetsell aiding. Next meeting December 19 will be a Christmas party at Mrs Callie Wallace's Harbor venue with gift exchanges.

Mabel Wallace New Bedford Loyal Ladies League William Lyons Fannie Sweet Jack Sanford Wm. Lyons Charles Whetsell Callie Wallace Harbor

I W W Club Meeting Highlights Card Game

The I W W club gathered Friday evening with Jennie Fruit on East Ralph avenue. Helen Klabon and Anna Macko won favors after a dainty refreshments were served in the dining room by the hostess and Anna Macko. The next meeting will be December 12 at Mary Cimperman’s home in Bryson Mills at 7 30 p m for Christmas gift exchanges.

Bridge I. W. W. Club Jennie Fruit East Ralph Avenue Helen Klabon Anna Macko Mary Cimperman Bryson Mills

Sumner Couple Hosts Dinner Midweek Bridge Evening

Mr and Mrs Charles H Moore of Sumner Avenue entertained at a nicely appointed dinner in their home last evening. The hours after were spent in bridge with a seasonally decorated table and Mrs Ralph Conner assisting in serving. High score honors in contract went to Mr and Mrs Ralph Conner.

Charles H. Moore Sumner Avenue Bridge Moore Ralph Conner

N G F Club Meets at East Washington Home

Mrs. Ed Garner hosted the N G F club on Friday night at her East Washington street residence. Lillian Moran and Mrs Garner won prizes in card games and lunch was served with help from Mrs B F Steinbrink. The group will reconvene December 20 at Mrs David Kay Jr s Hazelcroft avenue home.

Ed Garner East Washington Street N. G. F. Club Lillian Moran Garner B. F. Steinbrink Seasonal Jones David Kay, Jr Hazelcroft Avenue

Tally-Hollup Hosts Yuletide Bridge Evening

Miss Mabel Smith of Sutton street hosted the Tally-Hollup members on Thursday. Bridge was played with Mrs. James Cooper winning the award. Out-of-town participant Mrs. Harley Maskrey from Ellwood City attended. Next meeting is December 19 with Sara Owens of Ray street as hostess. Gifts will be exchanged for the Yuletide season.

Mabel Smith Sutton Street Tally-Hollup Bridge James Cooper Harley Maskrey Ellwood City Sara Owens Ray Street

North Beaver Garden Club Holds Annual Dinner and Elections

The North Beaver Garden Club held its December annual dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Clark with about 60 attendees. Officers were elected: President Mrs. George Clark, First Vice Merle Leslie, Second Vice Mrs. A H Fullerton, Secretary Mrs. James Gardner, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. William McCombs, Treasurer J N Pullerton, Parliamentarian Rev. George Neil. Next meeting is January 8 at Mt Jackson Mt Air Road home of J N Fullerton.

North Beaver Garden Club George Clark Enon Valley Road H. E. Reed Flossie Andrews Merle Leslie A. H. Fullerton James Gardner William McCombs J. N. Pullerton George Neil Howard Butler John Brewster J. N. Fullerton Mt. Jackson, Mt. Air Road

Women of the B. and O. C. T. P. Committee Host Yuletide Luncheon

The Women of the B. and O. C. T. P. Committee held a Friday luncheon at Mrs. J. F. Titus’s Edison avenue home for sixteen guests. Yuletide decor featured a silver bowl of red carnations and green accents. A business meeting planned the December 20 Christmas party at City Hall with gift exchanges and bingo prizes.

J. F. Titus Edison Avenue C. S. Seward Leo Dover

Burtonites Plan Watch Night Party

Mr and Mrs George Edwards hosted Burtonites on Friday evening with a 500 card game and informal social. Prizes went to Mrs Frank Hoag Mr and Mrs Kenneth Espy and Keith Putton. A New Year s Eve Watch Party at Kenneth Espy s Carson Street home was discussed. Lunch followed hosted by the hostess and club associates.

George Edwards West Washington Street Burtonites Frank Hoag Kenneth Espy Keith Putton Carson St

Local Social Notices From New Castle Area

Theta Nu and various households host dinners and meetings on streets including Randolph Walnut Maryland and Butler. Clubs such as Quota Elks A B T and New Castle O E S hold open programs or meetings at local venues.

Dorcas class Christmas party at Central Christian church

Dorcas class members gathered for a Christmas party in the Central Christian church on Thursday evening. A tureen dinner was served at a decorated table. Officers for the new year were installed in a church classroom with Mrs Norman Zeigler guiding the program. Santa Claus distributed gifts and retiring president Mrs Rachel Martin received a special token.

Dorcas Central Christian Church Norman Zeigler Santa Claus Rachel Martin

Macon Bridge Club hosts pleasant evening at Haid home

Members gathered Friday for three tables of cards with prizes won by Mrs. Murphy Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Sweet. A Christmas party is planned for December 20 at Mrs. Mears home with gift exchange as a feature. Dainty sweets and refreshments served.

Macon Bridge Club C. S. Haid Northview Avenue William Murphy L. Moore Harry Sweet J. R. Mears Butler Avenue

S. M. S. Club Holds Meeting At Dorothy Cooper Home

Members met at Dorothy Cooper's Meyer avenue home to discuss business then enjoy dancing and cards. Special guest Martha Mae Shaffer won the prize. Lunch was served with Harriet Smith assisting. Next gathering set for December 26 with Ruth Simon on Northview avenue for a Christmas observance and gift exchange.

S. M. S. Club Dorothy Cooper Meyer Avenue Martha Mae Shaffer Harriet Smith Ruth Simon Northview Avenue

Sorosis Discusses Farmers of Tomorrow

Sorosis members met Friday at Mrs. M. E. Miller's home to explore Tomorrow's Farmers with several points on the topic. A parliamentary drill on Privileged Motions was led by Mrs. Grace W. Crawford, with Mrs. Harvey Robinson in charge in the president's absence. Next Tuesday the group will join federated clubs for a musical tea at Highland U P church. January session details to be announced.

Sorosis M. E. Miller Lincoln Avenue Grace W. Crawford Harvey Robinson Federated Club Highland U. P

Christmas Legends Theme for East Side Garden Club

The East Side Garden club will meet in the Adams Street home of Mrs. Earl McKnight next Wednesday with Christmas Legends as the theme. Mrs. Katherine McEntire leads the program, and at 1 o clock members will assemble for lunch followed by a holiday gift exchange.

East Side Garden Club Adams Street Earl McKnight Katherine McEntire

Merry Widows Club Hosts Evening of Cards

The Merry Widows club held a cards night at Janet Weddell's Wilmington avenue home Friday. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Lumley Miss Weddell and Mrs. Pearson Furst for high scores. A lunch followed. next gathering set for December 20 with Mrs. C M Booher on Wilmington avenue.

Merry Widows Club Janet Weddell Wilmington Avenue Charles Lumley Miss Weddell Pearson Furst C. M. Booher

Baltimore couple wed in morning ceremony

Fred Marcella of South Mill Street reports the marriage of Frank DeLillo son of Mrs Virginia DeLillo of Maitland Street to Miss Catherine Lewis both of Baltimore. The wedding occurred this morning and the couple will live at 2866 Harford Avenue Baltimore Maryland.

Fred Marcella South Mill Street Baltimore Frank DeLillo Virginia DeLillo Maitland Street Catherine Lewis Marcella

A A Assembly Hostess Greta Nesbit Hosts Christmas Night

Greta Nesbit presided over the A A club gathering at Mrs Kirk Tackitt's Beckford Street home. Business session exchanged names for Christmas presents. Prizes of 5 held by Catharine Smith and Elizabeth Riley. A novelty tropical garden centerpiece drew attention during refreshments. Mrs Tackitt helped with serving as a new member. A December 20 party date was announced.

Greta Nesbit A. A. Club Kirk Tackitt Beckford Street Catherine Smith Elizabeth Riley

Change in Hostess for Current Events Class

There is a change in the hostess for the Monday afternoon Current Events class next week. Mrs H A Rugh will host at her North Jefferson Street home at 2 30 PM replacing Mrs Ralph S Reed of Boyles Avenue as planned.

Theta Nu Mildred Johns Randolph Street FE. C. Morrow Walnut Street Edward Millison Maryland Avenue Yucatan Frank Offutt Castleton Acme J. W. Fullerton H. A. Rugh North Jefferson Street Marian Rose Randall Boyles Avenue Anita Lewis North Jefferson Street Ralph S. Reed

Meeting Postponed for Current Events ’23 at Shipler Home

The Current Events ’23 gathering at Mrs. W. H. Shipler’s home is postponed to January 13. On that date Mrs. L. Pangratz of Croton Avenue will entertain.

W. H. Shipler L. Pangratz Croton Avenue

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