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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1925

Page

27

Mrs Rentz Hosts Christmas Party for Queen Esther Aux

Mrs. Fred L. Rentz hosted seventy eight guests at the Queen Esther Auxiliary Christmas gathering at her Edison Avenue home. Seven new members joined including Mrs. Mechem Holcomb Cole Cannbury Merriman Reed and Miss Grace Kramer. A program featured devotions by Miss Rupert, readings, carols, and whistled compositions by Miss Pearson and Miss McMahon. Gifts were exchanged and donated to a Children's Home. A Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra concert is planned January 22 at the Senior High auditorium.

Fred L. Rentz Queen Esther First Methodist Episcopal Church Edison Avenue W. C. Mechem R. K. Holcomb DeLace Cole Cannbury Charles Merriman Ralph Reed Grace Kramer C. Ed. Brown Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra of New Wilmington

Pearl Kirker Weds Frank Mizner Smith

Pearl Kirker and Frank Mizner Smith announced their marriage in Youngstown on December 14 at the First Christian church. Pearl Kirker, Brown satin dress, is a New Castle High School graduate 1920 and works at White's Millinery. Smith, Raven High School graduate, attended Toledo Medical School and works as a druggist at Franklin Drug Co. They will live in Youngstown after the first of the year.

Frank Kirker Hamilton Street Pearl Frank Mizner Smith South Hine Street Youngstown First Christian Church of Arthur J. Williams Miss Kirker

Surprise Dinner Honors Mrs. Philip Wagner

Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Wagner hosted a surprise birthday dinner at Rhodes Place for Mrs. Philip Wagner. Seventeen relatives attended with poinsettias and Christmas decor. Aides included Mrs. A. C. McGoun and Mrs. C. B. Dickson. After dinner guests enjoyed music and conversation. The Wagners plan a winter in St. Cloud Florida.

T. B. Wagner Rhodes Place Philip Wagner A. C. McGoun St. Cloud, Fla

Club Girls Enjoy Christmas Partyat Sara Rice Home

Miss Sara Rice hosted the Indiana Girls at her Croton avenue residence Tuesday evening. Twenty members attended with Kensington and music, a miniature Christmas tree, and decorations. Guests exchanged gifts and enjoyed refreshments prepared by the hostess with sisters Marie and Anna and Miss Ruth Lallade. The next meeting January 26 with Miss Eleanor Ward will elect new officers.

Sara Rice Croton Avenue Kensington Music Marie and Anna Ruth Lallade Eleanor Ward Norwood Avenue

Feder ation of Women's clubs holds December meeting

Eleven clubs attended the Feder ation of Women's clubs gathering at the Y W C A parlors. Plans for March annual meeting were discussed and the Southwestern district meeting was slated for New Castle in 1927. Mrs J E Wright reported on the Service Star Legion efforts for ex soldiers at Christmas and the federation paper will publish monthly before Christmas.

Federation of Women’s Clubs Federated Clubs New Castle J. E. Wright Service Star Legion Federation

Christmas Themed Meeting Of The B B Club

Mrs Don ald Warnock hosted the Christmas mood meeting of the B B Club Tuesday evening with fifteen members present. Special guests included Mrs Harry Edwards of Washington DC and Mrs William Pitzer. Prizes went to Mrs W H Tanney and Mrs E S Warnock. Gifts were exchanged and the next meeting is set for two weeks at Mrs Charles Siegfried s home on County Line Street.

Donald Warnock B. B. Club Harry Edwards Washington, D. C William Pitzer W. H. Tanney E. S. Warnock Charles Siegfried County Line Street

Christmas party by First M E church women

The Women's Home Missionary Society of the First M E church holds a Christmas party on Thursday evening December 17 in the Sunday school room. Mrs. George D. Morris leads the program. refreshments are by Mrs. Ralph Craig Mrs. A M McCannan and Mrs. E M Bartlett. Members are asked to bring gifts of money toys and other articles for the Navajo Indian school at Farmington New Mexico.

Women’s Home Missionary Society M. E. Church George D. Morris Ralph Craig A. M. McCannan E. M. Bartlett Farmington New Mexico

Dorcas Class Christmas Party at Epworth M E

Forty three members of the Dorcas class attended the Epworth Methodist Sunday School monthly meeting and Christmas party Tuesday.

Dorcas Epworth M. E. Sunday School

Christmas Party at Meyer Avenue Home

Mrs. C. H. Shaffer hosted a Christmas gathering at Meyer Avenue with decorations, a tree, and Santa Claus. Gifts were exchanged and a charitable basket for a needy family was planned. Assisting guests included Miss Sarada DeVore and Mrs. Cochran. Next meeting time to be announced.

C. H. Shaffer Meyer Avenue Santa Claus Sarada DeVore

Kensington and Local Clubs List Members and Addresses

A compiled roster lists many Kensington clubs and members with respective addresses including Gowanda, East Washington street, Blaine street, Englewood avenue, Norris block, Adams street, E. Wallace avenue, Temple avenue, Reynolds street and Smithfield street. Organizations named include Highland Book club Modern 500 club A. O. U. Girls Mutato club Gramada Kensington S. O. B. Kensington G. A. T. Kensington Ladies' Scottish club Iona Kensington West Side club C and G 1921 club Cosy 1923 club L. A. B. club and others.

E. T. W. Kensington W. C. Burchfield East Washington Street Gowanda Club Edward Mayberry Blaine Street Art Club Jack McNeil Englewood Avenue Wee Fu Club C. G. Edson Norris Block N. H. B. Kensington R. E. Elmore Adams Street Highland Book Club George A. Rigby E. Wallace Avenue Modern 500 Club Carl Byrne Elizabeth Street Mutato Club George Houston Neshannock Avenue Gramada Kensington William McIver Shaw Street S. O. B. Kensington James Campbell State Street G. A. T. Kensington Ben Jones Temple Avenue Ladies’ Scottish Club James Morgan Reynolds Street Iona Kensington Frank Glasgow Lowery Street West Side Elizabeth Mitchell Garfield Avenue Charles Harris Edward Johnson Smithfield Street Wilbur Jones N. Mercer Street

Christmas Party Hosted by Harris Family in East Washington

Ten members of the Elwilda Kensington attended a Christmas party at David Harris's home on East Washington Street. Mrs. W. H. Fox and Miss Marie Fox hosted with Miss Helen Fray as a special guest. Needlework and music provided entertainment and Christmas gifts were exchanged. Dainty refreshments were served by Miss Marie Fox with assistance from Mrs. David Harris. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.

Elwilda Kensington David Harris East Washington Street W. H. Fox Marie Fox Helen Fray

Christmas Party At American Legion Home With Veterans

Daniel Leaster auxiliary and United Spanish American War Veterans along with their husbands held a Christmas party Tuesday evening at the American Legion home. Thirty attended the card game event with a gift exchange and lunch provided by committee members Amelia Allen Lydia Robertson Anna Flansburg and Mrs Ousler.

Daniel Leasure United American Legion Amelia Allen Lydia Robertson Anna Flansburg Ousler

Venison Dinner Shared By Jordons With N R V Club

Mr and Mrs C M Jordon hosted a 6 o clock venison dinner on Tuesday evening on South Croton avenue with the N R V club as guests. Christmas tones decorated the room and a brief business session followed by games of five hundred. In two weeks Mr and Mrs Willard Zehner of Eilwood New Castle road will entertain.

Jolly Old Timers Meet at Mrs Benett Home

Members of the Jolly Old Timers club gathered Tuesday at Mrs Anna Benett’s Atlantic avenue home for a business meeting. Forty attended and the evening included music and games. In two weeks Mrs William Back on South Beaver street will host. A dance is planned for Saturday at Watson park.

Jolly Old Timers Club Anna Benett Atlantic Avenue William Back South Beaver Street Watson Park

N. H. B. Kensington Hosts Members at Adams Street Visit

N H B Kensington members will be guests of Mrs. R E Elmore on Adams Street Thursday afternoon.

N. H. B. Kensington R. E. Elmore Adams Street

P H C Meeting and Fraternal Circles Gather

Religious and fraternal notices list P H C New Castle Circle No 6 to meet Thursday at 730 with initiation and a program. Christ mas Eisteddfod choir practice at Grace M E church 8 pm. Martha Washington L L O L No 24 meets Thursday at 8 pm for officer elections and matters. American Home Watchman No 45 meets city building 7 pm with officer elections and initiation and cadre social.

New Castle Circle No. 6 Martha Washington L. L. O. L. No Clendenin American Home Watchman American Home Watchman No. 45

Mahoning H Review Community Club Events and Church Meetings

Mahoning H Review lists upcoming local gatherings including the Mahoning Review class of 1925 meeting at the K of P hall on Friday December 18, Willing Workers annual Christmas party at Mrs. Barckley’s home on County Line street, Phi Alpha Class at St John’s Lutheran, Willing Workers at Croton M E with a listed committee, and Loyal Ladies League at Knights of Malta hall with drill team practice at 6 45 p m.

Mahoning H Mahoning Review K. of P. Hall Second U. P. Church Willing Workers Second U. P Robert Barckley County Line Street Katherine McMillin Margaret Reeder Wilma Woods St. John's Mary Riffer Park Avenue St. John’s Lutheran Church Loyal Ladies League Knights of Malta East Washington Street

Harbor Happy Hour Club Meets at Pinkerton Home

Members gathered Monday evening at Mrs Francis Pinkerton's home for informal pastimes and gift exchanges. Dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for Monday December 28 at Miss Sara Matthews' home.

Harbor Happy Hour Club Francis Pinkerton Sara Matthews

Ladies to Spend Winter in Jacksonville Florida

Mrs. Eleanor Leasure of Long avenue Mrs. Alice Tucker and Mrs. Effie Miles of North street expect to leave about the first of the year for Jacksonville Florida where they will spend the remainder of the winter.

Eleanor Leasure Long Avenue Alice Tucker Effie Miles North Street Jacksonville Fla

Club Gatherings Reported From East New Castle

E N C Club members meet Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs J W Emery of East New Castle on Ex tension. 1807 Club hosts Mrs Jack Hannon on Front Street this evening. Bachelor Girls Club Miss Gladys Miller of Holton Street entertains the group Thursday evening.

E. N. C. Club J. W. Emery East New Castle Bachelor Girls Club Gladys Miller Holton Street

Local Ladies Specialty Shop Opens on Neshannock Avenue

Margaret S Hunt announces the opening of a specialty shop for ladies at 326 Neshannock avenue featuring late styles in corsets corsel etts silk hose silk underwear kimonas and bath robes.

Neshannock Avenue Margaret S. Hunt

Child Born to Logan Family in Huey Street

A son named Donald Ralph was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Logan of Huey Street. Miss Marie Fleckerstein of North Mill Street has returned from a two weeks visit in Pittsburgh. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond...

R. L. Logan Huey Street Donald Ralph Marie Fleckerstein North Mill Street Pittsburgh Raymond

Capacity house with 2280 seating remains open

The listing notes a downstairs excellent location with 120 seats still available at 75 cents. The capacity is 2280 and the venue remains open.

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