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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
3
The New Castle Chapter No 1 Builders, a young men group, schedules a November 13 meeting at 6 in the Cathedral West dining room. An installation in the East lodge to follow invites public and interested locals.
Irs C M Booker attended a shower hosted by George E Nickerson at 7 Maple Street. Winners were Mrs Harry Sherman and Dean Staley. A humorous gift presentation followed. A dainty menu, red and green decor, and careful table settings complemented the evening. Mrs K McClymonds assisted the hostess.
Laws completed for the G C Club members annual Christmas party to be held in two weeks at Mrs Edberts Oak Street home. Mrs Robert Russell on Chestnut Street hosts an evening gathering with gifts exchanged and social pastimes. J Olive Gilkey assists with a tempting collation as closing feature.
Miss Harriett Truby entertained the Five W club Thursday evening with card games and conversation. A tasty chat was served at the close. The next meeting will be at the residence of Miss Prudence Sankey on December 21 for a Christmas party.
A Sunday school class from First Baptist, led by Miss Beulah Heaton, celebrated a contest victory with a 6:30 dinner in the church basement. The event featured a mock wedding, green and white decor, and 26 seats. plans outline a Christmas box social at Betty Oliphant’s home on Harrison Street December 21 with white elephant gifts.
Mrs. George Rigby hosted a one o'clock luncheon on Thursday afternoon. Highland Book club members attended and exchanged books after the meal. The gathering continued with informal bridge and a special out of town guest, Mrs Ed Buschman of Butler Pa, joining the ladies.
Mrs Garland hosted the A B D Girls at Edgewood Avenue on Tuesday evening with Dor othy Toner leading devotionals. Officers appointed Myron Rice Rodger Rowland Virginia and Margaret Weinschenk and Edna Wilson to trim the Almira Home Christmas tree. Betty Glover performed readings and Don Lusk and Robert Chamberlain participated in the Christmas Seal program. Dorothy Toner and Anna Wagner assisted with refreshments.
Mrs W S Lutz of East Washington street travels to Detroit Michigan to stay with her daughter and son in law Mrs Norman Clutts and their children Jenny Lu and Joe during the winter. Jenny Lu is named for her grandmother.
Saturday program at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church on Nes hannock Avenue runs from 5 to 7 30 with a 30 cent price.
Mrs Alan Ingall presided at a 1 pm luncheon in Englewood Avenue home for Garden Club members. Officers elected are Mrs Alan Ingall president Mrs W C Eckenroad vice president Mrs William Howley second vice president Mrs William Kennedy treasurer Mrs Robert Treser recording secretary Mrs Marcus Feuchtwanger corresponding secretary and Mrs S D Pearson member at large. Installation set for January 4 at the Y W C A with county clubs invited. Mrs S D Pearson to host.
The Field Club held its usual stag party on Thursday evening with many members attending. S. H. Rhoads presided as host and a cards contest began at 8:15 with prizes awarded to George Long and A. H. Davis Jr. for holding high scores. Lunch followed.
Mr and Mrs Neal Williams Jr hosted a Tuesday evening card party on Raymond Street for a group of friends. Five hundred was played with prizes for high score awarded to Mrs Cora Horn, Mrs Katherine Shellenberger, Leslie Ashton and William Shellenberger.
Friends and relatives gathered Thursday evening at West Washington Street extension to honor George A. Johnson on his birthday. About twenty five attendees enjoyed readings by Catherine Ann Johnson and dance skits by Dicky Smith. Out of town guests included David Bookamer of Ellwood City and Mrs. C. W. Graham of Slippery Rock. A tray lunch followed the informal celebration.
Members of the M C Circle of Third United Presbyterian church hosted friends with a quilt and relic exhibit on Thursday. The featured piece was Mrs Gifford Pinchots quilt in the flower garden pattern. Refreshments followed as the organizing committee led by Mrs Margaret Moore Mrs Ruth ONeill Mrs Sue McKnight and Mrs Myrtle Brown welcomed attendees.
Members of the R-Nu club gathered Wednesday evening at Mary Friez’s Ashland Avenue home for a general social time. Music and dancing filled the hours with chat and refreshments served at the close.
Alvin F. McFarland of Harlandsburg and Elsie Virginia Shifflet of Volant united in marriage at the Rich Hill church manse on December 6 1933 with Rev C M Rohrbaugh officiating.
The Men’s Bible Class of Epworth M. E. Church held its annual meeting in the church community room with a tureen supper and installation of officers by Rev. J. A. Galbraith. A social hour followed with group singing, remarks by retiring president Claude McMichael, and updates from President-elect John C. Moore and James Clements. Attendance and new members are noted for 1932 and 1933, with visitor counts and ongoing teaching leadership through 1933.
Members of the George R. Borden Class enjoyed a Thursday evening holiday party in the church dining room. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Buzard Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Headland Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hoye Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Steinbrink and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dufford organized a delicious menu and a period of games for a festive program with gay Christmas decorations.
Members of the G K W Club gathered this week at Mrs Will Campbells Oak street home for games and cards. Special guest Mrs James Bechtel helped with refreshments. The group plans a Christmas party in two weeks at Mrs J M Edwards Garfield avenue.
The Ritz Club postpones its weekly gathering indefinitely following the death of Mrs. Frank Baron’s sister, affecting plans and member attendance.
Florence Fisher Parry notes the Cleveland critics call The Private Life of Henry VIII with Charles Laughton urgently recommended and worth 97 minutes. The article promotes a special midnight show with doors at 12 02 and claims the film is a vast entertainment.
Members of the Reading Circle of ’06 met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. R. McKnight on Adams Street. Roll call prompted a humorous joke and routine work followed. Mrs. W. H. Martin presented a paper Maids Eye View of Mark Twain and Mrs. F. D. Gemmil spoke on How Mark Twain Got His Name. Mrs. J. H. Kocher led Humorists of Today and Mrs. C. N. Lockhart read an entertaining piece. A program committee and nominating committee were appointed for the new term with plans for the next meeting on December 28 hosted by Mrs. J. H. Greiner on Albert Street.
The Federation Juniors met Thursday evening at Miss Eleanor Blanning's Highland avenue home to plan near term activities including an entertainment for Sciota Street girls. After business, refreshments were served with Miss Martha Jo McGoun pouring. The next meeting is set for Thursday January 11 at Ruth and Janet Brenneman's 418 Garfield avenue.
The New Castle Hospital Campaign club of ’29 hosted a dinner at St. Joseph’s hall on South Jefferson, launching a drive for new members. Hostess Mrs. E. L. Davenport introduced three guest speakers, Fr. Scholz, Fr. Stifter, and Fr. Farina, who gave fitting talks, with bingo entertainment and a closing message from Mrs. Harry Stenger, past president recovering from illness.
The H O D 28 class of the Wesley M E church met at Jack Mottinger's Kerr street home Wednesday evening for routine business and officer elections. Officers elected were Jack Grittie president Bill Rech vice president M K Cox treasurer Tom Grittie recording secretary and Bill Williams sergeant at arms. W Britton was chosen as new teacher with M K Cox as assistant. A lunch was served by Mrs J S Mottinger and Miss Laura Bacon followed by a games session with numerous members. The next meeting is set for Tuesday December 26.
Virginia Morrison was surprised with a dinner on East Mont Avenue Thursday evening for her twelfth birthday. Guests enjoyed a six o clock meal served by Mrs. I. L. Cox and Mrs. Morrison, plus games and a Mae McDowell dance. Attendees included Marian Jane Gerhkin Marilyn Beatty Ellen Kelly Bernice Hoyland Jean Sutton Allene Hartzell Gladys Weinschenk Helen Cox Thelma Rose Clark Mrs. N. E. Clark and Mrs. Elmer Beatty.
Miss Charlotte Alexander of Smithfield street hosted the Re Delta Deck club with guest Miss Lucille Bishton. Prizes went to Miss Louise Davies and Mrs. Charles P. Walther. A chop suey supper followed by candle light. Plans set for Christmas party on December 19 hosted by Miss Clara Bernine with gifts as the main feature.
Members of the M. and K. class of the People’s Mission gathered Thursday at Mrs. Charles Stoner’s home 624 Forrest Street for the monthly meeting and Christmas party. Twenty one members attended along with special guest Mrs. Clifford Crosby. The hostess received handkerchiefs for her birthday. Charlotte Stoner and Margaret Bishop served refreshments.
Mrs. E. Pezzone of Sutton street hosted the L. S. S. club gathering with cards and chat. An annual gift exchange followed by a luncheon marked the evening. The club plans another meeting in two weeks.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars held a silver coffee event in the Legion Home dining room after a brief business session. Mrs. Charles Strong and committee organized hostess tables, refreshments, bingo and card games with prizes at each table. A party is planned for Friday evening December 15 at Clendennin hall.
The New Bedford Garden club met at Mrs. David Zimmerman’s home with eighteen members attending the December session featuring a gift ideas exchange and a program. Helen McClenahan sang with Elizabeth Ropp at the piano, and a paper by Mrs. Colin Campbell sparked discussion before lunch.
Mr and Mrs E J Faichney of South Bay Street entertained friends at their home on Thursday evening to celebrate James Faichney turning 20.
Miss Julianne Corbett of Beasure Avenue celebrated her eighth birthday Thursday with family and friends. The event marked a joyful milestone for the young girl and her relatives gathered at a home celebration near Beasure Avenue.
Miss Diane Foulke of Lincoln Avenue hosted the Re-Deal club on Wednesday. Prizes for card honors went to Marguerite Mullen and Clara Bernine, with Mary McBride as special guest. A dainty repast followed. The next meeting on December 21 will be a Christmas party at Isabelle Jones’s Moody Avenue home.
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