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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

3

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Meet At Mrs Borland Home

Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae gathered at Mrs Frances Borland's Garfield avenue home Wednesday evening with Miss Martha Leivo as associate hostess A special guest was Miss Julia Reiser national inspector from New York City Bridge tables were played and trophies went to Miss Hazel Bergland and Mrs Helen Robison Refreshments closed the event Members will be hosted by Misses Ruth Meyers and Geraldine Turk on Tuesday January 24.

Alpha Gamma Delta Frances Borland Garfield Avenue Martha Leivo Julia Reiser New York City Hazel Bergland Helen Robison Ruth Meyers Geraldine Turk

Field Club Bridge Event At New Castle Hosts Prize List

The New Castle Field Club held an evening bridge party on Wednesday with hosts Mr and Mrs David H Long. Prizes were awarded to Mrs James B Matthews A H Davis Jr and Q A McBride. Guests were treated to a late hour lunch before departure.

New Castle Field Club David H. Long James B. Matthews A. H. Davis, Jr Q. A. McBride

O. D. 500 Club Hosts Visits And Plans New Year Watch

Mrs Wayne Lines hosted the O. D. 500 Club at her East Washington street home. Prizes were won by Mrs Nellie Phillips Mrs George Price and Mrs Russell Crane. A watch party is planned for New Year’s Eve at Mrs Crane’s Harrison street home. The group will reconvene in two weeks at Mrs Lewis Mc Knight’s DuShane street residence.

Wayne Lines East Washington Street O. D. 500 Nellie Phillips George Price Russell Crane Harrison Street Lewis McKnight DuShane Street

Christmas Luncheon Tureen Party For Old Time Rebekahs

Mrs. C. B. George of Pine Street hosts the Old Time Rebekahs for a Christmas luncheon on Wednesday December 14. Inexpensive gifts will be exchanged at this gathering in her home.

Wimodausis Luncheon Planned for Wednesday

Plans are set for the Wimodausis monthly meeting to be held at the Cathedral on Wednesday December 14. Luncheon will be served at 1 o clock. Reservations are taken by Mrs Harry Pearce and Mrs H L Mc Featers as hostesses.

Wimodausis Cathedral Harry Pearce H. L. McFeaters

Daughters of 1812 Meeting Saturday in New Castle

Perry Chapter Daughters of 1812 meet Saturday December 10 at 10 a.m. at 1408 Albert Street home of Mrs Wad dington for sewing. Members bring lunch and a small gift. Christmas program to follow at 2 p.m.

New Castle Perry Chapter Daughters of 1812 John Waddington Albert Street

Kensington group hosts social afternoon at Griffith home

N H B Kensington members gathered at Mrs Clyde Griffiths home on Highland avenue for sewing and chat. Plans for a December 21 Christmas luncheon hosted by Mrs Louis Garrett were made with committee members Mrs C S Dickson Mrs Bert McKibben and Mrs Ed Johnston assisting. Lunch concluded the gathering with guest Mrs Ann Cooper in attendance.

N. H. B. Kensington Clyde Griffith Highland Avenue Louis Garrett Scotts Street Garrett C. S. Dickson Bert McKibben Ed. Johnston Harry Remley Ann Cooper

Fairfield girls form a bridge club with December 21 meeting

Miss Emily Reynolds of Fairfield avenue hosted a group of girls to form a bridge club. Members include Anne Kennedy Mary Moore Jeanne Book Christie Evelyn Moore Dorothy Cromie Alice Jane McCune Jean Winter and host Isabel Ralph with Esther Reynolds assisting. They plan to meet every other Wednesday starting December 21 at Jeanne Book Christie’s home.

Emily Reynolds Fairfield Avenue Anne Kennedy Mary Moore Jeanne Book Christie Evelyn Moore Dorothy Cromie Alice Jane McCune Jean Winter Isabel Ralph Esther Reynolds

Kensington Club Plans Friday Evening at Mrs Hoover's

The 1919 Kensington members will be entertained on Friday evening at the home of Mrs E G Hoover on Winter Avenue.

Kensington E. G. Hoover Winter Avenue

Former Local Girl Weds Tennessee Man

Miss Denise Westcott daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank E Westcott of Youngstown Ohio married Dan Wolf Jr of Memphis Tennessee on November 26 at the First Baptist parsonage in Marion Arkansas officiated by Dr Fleming. Mrs Wolf is field manager of Photo Reflex Studios New York City and formerly lived in New Castle. Mr Wolf works in his father's printing business in Memphis. The couple will reside at Forrest Park Memphis after a wedding trip to New York City.

Denise Westcott Frank E. Westcott Powersway Youngstown Dan Wolf, Jr Peach Street Memphis New Castle Wolf New York City Forrest Park Forrest Park Drive Tenn

Helping Hand Class Christmas Dinner Held at Central Church

The Helping Hand class hosted a Yuletide dinner at Central Presbyterian Church on Wednesday honoring Mont S. Riley and Mrs. Grant Fisher. Dr. Charles B. Wingerd served as toastmaster as speakers included Dr. Grant Fisher Mont S. Riley Miss Fisher Wylie Wallace E. W. Lloyd and Mrs. Grant Fisher.

Mesdames Massie Finney, Williams and Bohn

Martha Shrine Party Held in Shannon Home

Martha Shrine 14 of the White Shrine of Jerusalem entertained numerous women Friday evening at the home of Mrs. O. J. Shannon 224 Fairfield avenue in a series of parties by the chapter. Ten tables were in play with prizes awarded to Mrs. Joseph Rick Mrs. Celia Gowell and Mrs. Albert Klingensmith. Pastel greens pinks and blues decorated tables during refreshments. Associate hostesses were Mrs. Lucy Round and Mrs. Alfreda Tindall.

Martha Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem O. J. Shannon Fairfield Avenue Joseph Rick Celia Gowell Albert Klingensmith Shannon Lucy Round Alfreda Tindall

L. A. B. Club Hosts Christmas Evening at Carman Home

Members of the L. A. B. Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Frank Carman on Highland avenue for a routine evening with a tasty lunch served by her daughter Mrs. LeRoy Rice. Prizes were won by Mrs. Flora Cunningham and Mrs. I. A. Taylor with Mrs. Laura Ward as a special guest. On December 20 Mrs. Taylor will host a Christmas party at Adams street.

L. A. B. Club Frank Carman Highland Avenue LeRoy Rice Flora Cunningham I. A. Taylor Laura Ward

Ve-Ri-Ga Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Prizes

The Ve-Ri-Ga Bridge Club guests included Miss Della Vaughn and Miss Lillian Price. Prizes went to Miss Dot Boyles and Mrs. Charles Westfall. Mrs. Westfall will entertain the club on December 21 at Wilmington Avenue.

Della Vaughn Boston Avenue Dot Boyles Charles Westfall Lillian Price Westfall Wilmington Avenue

Latin Program Scheduled at George Washington Junior High

An appropriate Latin program will be presented in the regular semi monthly assembly by the Latin club under supervisor Miss Dorothy Jean Wallace at George Washington junior high school this afternoon.

George Washington Dorothy Jean Wallace

Many Social Activities Listed At Westminster

Westminster College in New Wilmington Pa lists weekend social events. Fraternities Delta Phi Sigma Theta Upsilon Omega and Epsilon Theta Pi host dances, teas, and house parties. The Campus Club tea in Browne hall, a Hillside dorm party, and a non fraternity officers slate are noted with several student organizers and faculty hostesses.

New Wilmington Westminster College Delta Phi Sigma Fraternity Wyatt Mary Turner Theta Upsilon Omega Fraternity Gordon Nevin Monongahela Browne Hall Ben Euweka John Moorhead A. A. McDonald Margaret Reed Dean Mary Turner Rodda Epsilon Theta Pi Fraternity Waugh Avenue David Gephart Elizabeth Harold Black Alan B. Davis Theta Upsilon Sorority Olive Mills Bellevue Westminster Joseph Lockley New Castle John Gerstner Philadelphia Martha Morrow Oil City College Willard George Youngstown Charles Schmitt Tarentum Katherine Achert Erie

Sewing Session at Jameson Memorial Hospital

A good attendance marked Wednesday morning’s meeting of the Paul Lawrence Dunbar Reading Circle at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Members and other city women sewed articles for the institution and will repeat the event next Wednesday from 9 to 12.

Jameson Memorial Hospital Paul Lawrence Dunbar Reading Circle

Berkmah Bridge Club Members Entertained

Miss Martha Rose hosted Berkmah Bridge Club guests Wednesday evening. Prizes for honor scores went to Muriel Edmunds and Mary Casey. A late night collation was served by the hostess with help from Mary Long. In two weeks Mrs. B F Van Dyke will host at Meyer Avenue.

Martha Rose Berkmah Bridge Club Muriel Edmunds Mary Casey Mary Long B. F. van Dyke Meyer Avenue

Evening Frolic at Cosmo Club House

The Cosmo club announces a December frolic at their clubhouse 217 North Mercer Street. Charles Levine and his entertainment committee have organized a festive event for members and friends with plans to ensure a joyous evening.

Cosmo Club North Mercer Street Charles Levine

Italy Topic Dominates Lawrence County Club Meeting

The study group of the Department of International Relations of the Lawrence County Federation of Womens Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J F Perelman's Boyles avenue home. Mrs L G Pangratz spoke on Mussolini The Boy and Mrs D M Keast on Mussolini And Fascism. Guest speaker Mrs 8 D Pearson shared her trip to Italy. The group plans to meet February first at Mrs Keast's Wallace avenue home with Mrs George White leading.

Department of International Relations Lawrence County Federation of Womens Club J. F. Perelman Boyles Avenue Harry Emersons Fosdick Prayer of Mankind 8. D. Pearson Italy Keast Wallace Avenue George White

Methodist Women Tea at Parsonage

Several hundred members and friends of the Guild of the First Methodist church attended a tea party Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage on Highland avenue and Clenmore boulevard. From two to five o clock the guests enjoyed a musical program led by Mrs. E. F. G. Harper with solos by Mrs. W. J. Caldwell and Mrs. Harry Gormley. Katherine Wilcox gave readings, and decoration featured white chrysanthemums with a pale yellow rose centerpiece and silver tapers. Attendants poured and served refreshments were by Mrs. Carl Paisley and Mrs. W. A. Myers.

Guild of the First Methodist Church Highland Avenue Clenmore Boulevard E. F. G. Harper W. J. Caldwell Harry Gormley Helen Ewing James Moorehead A. A. Taylor Katherine Wilcox Jennie Forquer Ida Paisley W. L. Beal Roy Miller

Unit Plans Holiday Tea At Court Street Church

The Court Street Unit of the Epworth M E church met at Mrs. C H Andrews home with fourteen attendees. They plan a poinsettia tea December 16 from 2 to 4 PM and an ingathering for the Christmas festival Friday and Saturday. The next regular session will be January 5 at 6:30 PM with a tureen dinner at the church led by Mrs. R H McCann.

Court Street Epworth M. E. Church C. H. Andrews R. H. McCann

B N W Bridge Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Bouldens

Mrs M P Boulden of Adams Street hosted the B N W Bridge Club on Wednesday with three guests Miss Louise Harlan Miss Josephine Miller and Miss Laura Mae Boulden. Prizes went to Mrs J J Horean and Mrs Paul Burrows. Lunch was served by the hostess and her daughter.

M. P. Boulden Adams Street B. N. W. Bridge Club Louise Harlan Josephine Miller Laura Mae Boulden J. J. Horean Paul Burrows Laura Mae Miss Miller Horean East Washington Street

Vera Montrella Announces Velma Perell and Alfred Scarnati Wed

Mrs Vera Montrella of 603 Harbor Street announces the marriage of her sister Velma Perell daughter of Mrs Madge Perell of 312 East Division Street to Alfred Scarnati son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Scarnati of Shady Side. The ceremony was held Wednesday in Alderman Green office. Scarnati works at Johnson Bronze Company. They plan a honeymoon at Atlantic City and will reside with the groom's parents afterward.

Vera Montrella Harbor Street Velma Perell Madge Perell East Division Street Alfred Scarnati Samuel Scarnati Shady Side Alderman Green Scarnati Johnson Bronze Company Atlantic City

Christmas Party Held by M. W. Club on Reynolds Street

Miss Mary Armstrong hosted M. W. Club members on Tuesday evening on Reynolds Street. Gifts and cards contests featured the event with prizes awarded to Mrs. Thomas Thomas and Mrs. Homer Miles. A farewell lunch was served by the hostess and her mother. two weeks later the club will meet at Miss Hazel Stein’s home on Cunningham Avenue.

Mary Armstrong Reynolds Street M. W. Club Thomas Thomas Homer Miles Hottess Hazel Steinbring Cunningham Avenue

Seminar Group Hosts China Study Session in New Castle

Mrs William Wilson of Sumner Avenue welcomed the Seminar Group of the Fine Arts Department of the New Castle Woman's Club on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs A W Urmson discussed China's drama and music and Mrs John Noth durst spoke on religion and philosophy. Mrs C C Green will host the next meeting on Wednesday December 21.

William Wilson Sumner Avenue New Castle

Neighborhood shower honors Mrs Victor Colello

Mrs Victor Colello of South Mill street was honored with a social gathering on Wednesday evening. Friends neighbors and relatives presented her with gifts and prizes were won by Mrs Thomas Cusino and Mrs Nick Altobelli. A luncheon followed hosted by the hostess with Sallie Lou and Dolores Cusino assisting. 35 guests attended.

Victor Colello South Mill Street Thomas Cusino Nick Altobelli Sallie Lou Dolores Cusino

Daniel Leasure Auxiliary Election Highlights

The Daniel Leasure Auxiliary No. 52 of the United Spanish War Veterans held its regular meeting at the Legion Home on Tuesday. Officers were elected including President Violet Hanselmann and senior vice Nancy VanHorn. Christmas party plans were set for December 20 with committees led by Margaret Whitacre and lunch duties assigned to Violet Hanselmann, Isabelle Knowles, Edna Vaughn, and Clara Hurlebous.

Daniel Leasure The United Spanish War Veterans Legion Home Violet Hanselmann Nancy VanHorn Cora Hexemer Clara Harlebous Isabelle Knowles Viola Buell Martha Carr Mary Ouster Bessie Nessle M. L. Tyler Margaret Whitacre Ethel Scott Edna Vaughn Clara Hurlebous

Hanukkah Meeting of Jewish Women in New Castle

Members of the New Castle Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women held a Hanukkah meeting in Temple Israel on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Sam Lubel in charge. Rabbi E Charry of Temple Anshe Emeth Youngstown Ohio reviewed Pearl Buck's Good Earth. Grandmothers hosted and served refreshments.

New Castle National Council of Jewish Women Temple Israel Sam Lubel E. Charry Temple Anshe Emeth Youngstown Ohio Pearl Buck H. Robins Marcus Feuchtwanger S. Meyers A. Marlin Joseph Ehrlich S. Blau D. Frank

Sigma Kappa Members and Guests Gather in New Castle

The New Castle Alumnae Sigma Kappa group met Wednesday evening at Miss Kathryn Elder’s home 507 East Moody Avenue. Elder shared impressions from a Boston trip while a hostess and associate hostess served refreshments. The group plans to meet again on the first Wednesday in February.

New Castle Sigma Kappa Kathryn Elder East Moody Avenue Elder Boston Ned Chapman

Pauline Rowland Hosts Birthday Party at Shaw Street

Miss Pauline Rowland entertained Ne-Ca-Hi class associates on Shaw street to celebrate her birthday. Seven couples attended with radio music dancing and chat. Her parents Mr and Mrs L O Rowland and sister Virginia served lunch beside a large birthday cake as gifts were presented to the hostess.

Pauline Rowland Shaw Street L. O. Rowland Virginia Miss Rowland

Women organize the Gay Sewing Circle club debut

Miss Mary Audin hosted a Wednesday evening gathering of associates who formed the Gay Sewing Circle. Mrs. Rose Cump was elected president and Miss Catherine Augustine secretary treasurer. The group enjoyed sewing and chat before lunch served by the hostess and Mrs Cumo. Louise Reda will host the next meeting at her 912 South Mill home on December 14 at 7 30 PM.

Mary Audin South Mill Street Rose Cump Catherine Augustine Cumo Louise Reda

Wata-Card-Club Formed by Young Girls in Miss Morris Home

A group of young girls formed the Wata-Card-Club at Miss Lillian Morris’s Cunningham avenue home on Wednesday evening. Special guests included Miss Bertha Leonhardt, Amos Zeigler, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry McClintock. Prizes were won by Mrs. Tom Baskeyfield and Harry McClintock. lunch followed with aides Mrs. Louise Moore and Mrs. Lissie McKissick helping. Miss Mildred Houk of Bay street will host the next gathering.

Lillian Morris Cunningham Avenue Bertha Leonhardt Amos Zeigler Harry McClintock Tom Baskeyfield Louise Moore Lissie McKissick Mildred Houk Bay Street

Train Victim Identified Not Known to Local District

A man killed by a P. and L. E. passenger train west of New Castle Junction last Friday drew few inquiries. Coroner Orville Potter reported no clues to the victim’s identity and suspected he was not a local resident. He was buried Saturday in City Home burial ground.

L. E New Castle Junction Orville Potter City Home

Body of man found in river near Riverside Park

Clarksville police report the body of Edward Black aged 69, caretaker of Riverside Park, found in the river after he had been missing from his residence. Investigators await autopsy results to determine cause and time of death.

Clarksville, Pa Edward Black Riverside Park

Castle Club Hosts Holiday Evening At Home

Mrs. W G McMullen entertained Castle Club members Tuesday evening with card games and prizes for Mrs. Harry Lackey Mrs. John Wagner and Mrs. Harry Shaffer. Hostess gifted Mrs. Frank Hill. Lunch by the hostess and Doris McMullen along with Helen Kelley featured Christmas decor.

W. G. McMullen Castle Club Harry Lackey John Wagner Harry Shaffer Frank Hill Doris McMullen Helen Kelley Frank Sargeant Neshannock Avenue

1923 S. L. Club Notes Party At Leasure Avenue

Mrs. Dennis Donegan hosted the 1923 S. L. club on Leasure avenue with three tables of 500. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Delane and Mrs. Frank Cray. Miss Ethel Margaret Donegan helped. Special guests included Mrs. Mary Hettenbaugh and Mrs. Frank Cray. A Christmas party is planned in two weeks at Mrs. Jack Hanna’s home on Front street.

S. L. Club Dennis Donegan Leasure Avenue Fred Delane Prank Cray Ethel Margaret Donegan Mary Hettenbaugh Frank Cray Jack Hanna Front Street

Bodys Found in Shenango River Declared Accidental Drowning

Harold Black discovered the body in about six feet of water. Dr. W A Applegate the county coroner ruled accidental drowning. The deceased had been home since Friday and was found in the Shenango river. he wore a heavy overcoat which likely prevented swimming.

Shenango River W. A. Applegate Harold Black Black

World rewards appearances of merit more than merit itself

Statement argues that society favors visible success over intrinsic quality. It suggests external recognition often outweighs actual merit, highlighting how reputations can outweigh substance in opportunities and advancement.

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