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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1933

Page

3

Sorosis Club Holds Friday Meeting at White Home

Sorosis members gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. George White's home on Delaware Avenue for roll call with a Bible Verse. Mrs. Joe McFate read a Christmas Story and Mrs. J. B. Love led a drill on constitution and by laws. Next meeting set for January 5 hosted by Mrs. A. G. Murphy at Mrs. Walter Harlan's residence on East Lincoln Avenue.

Sorosis Club George White Delaware Avenue Joe McFate J. B. Love A. G. Murphy Walter Harlan East Lincoln Avenue

Queen Esthers Yuletide Program At First Methodist Church

Tuesday evening December 19 the Queen Esther Auxiliary of the First Methodist church hosts a Christmas program and meeting in the church parlors. Elizabeth Harvard leads the program with Ellen Wood Helen Moseley Ethel Pollard Mary Bigley and others assisting as hostesses, mite boxes to be opened.

Queen Esther First Methodist Church Ellen Wood Helen Moseley Ethel Pollard Mary Bigley Winifred Cooney Margaret McCreary Joseph Hartland Elizabeth Harvard

Sixtieth Anniversary Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Wilson

Mrs. C C Lees of Wildwood Avenue will be among guests at the sixtieth wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson of Sharon on Monday afternoon. The couple’s daughter, Mrs Lees, and four other daughters and a son will join five grandchildren and two great grandchildren in the family reunion and reception from 1 to 5 pm at North Pittsburgh Street.

C. C. Lees Wildwood Avenue Thomas Wilson Pittsburgh Street Sharon Lees New Castle H. J. Ebbart Mercer O. J. Glenn North Liberty W. E. Armstrong Grove City Plummer McCullough Cool Spring Clinton Wilson Youngstown

H. G. L. Girls Christmas Party Hosted by Irene Williams

The H. G. L. Girls club held its annual Christmas party Friday at Miss Irene Williams home on Arlington avenue. Bingo provided entertainment with prizes awarded to Ruth Richards and Ruth Strobel. Lunch followed the gift exchange, served by the hostess at decorated tables.

H. G. L. Girls Club Irene Williams Arlington Avenue Ruth Richards Ruth Strobel

Mrs George McClelland Hosts Current Events ’06 Meeting

Mrs George McClelland of Pine Street will receive members of the Current Events ’06 at her home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock sharp.

George McClelland Pine Street

Quota Club Plans Formal Party for December 23

The Quota Club committee met at the Pennsylvania Power Company Home Service rooms to finalize plans for a December 23 party at Crawford Oakridge Home. Miss Neva Moore heads the event with high hopes for a memorable kiddies party. The evening continued with bridge and prize honors awarded to Mrs. Claire Brown Miss Ann Sweeney and Mrs. Cecil Johns. A late lunch featured seasonal decor.

Pennsylvania Power Company Quota Club Crawford-Oakridge Neva Moore Claire Brown Ann Sweeney Cecil Johns

Surprise Birthday Party for Roy Kirkwood in South New Castle

The Oscar L. Jackson Fife and Drum Corps hosted a surprise party for Roy Kirkwood of South New Castle borough last evening. Music and conversation entertained guests. a collection of gifts greeted the honored member. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Kennedy, Mr and Mrs McChesney, Mr and Mrs Kram mer, Mr and Mrs C Schetrom, Mr and Mrs Raymond Kirkwood, Bill Jaynes, Betty Oliphant, and several Kirkwood family members. Lunch was served late by Mrs Roy Kirkwood.

Oscar L. Jackson Roy Kirkwood South New Castle Kennedy McChesney Krammer C. Schetrom Raymond Kirkwood Bill Jaynes Betty Oliphant Maxine Kirkwood Madaline Duckworth Emma _ Dudack Betty Kirkwood Kenneth Kirkwood Marjorie Junior Ronald Merritt Kirkwood

Revue by Suber and Students at YWCA Auditorium

A Friday evening program at the YWCA auditorium featured Marvy Elizabeth Suber and a group of students with songs and dancing. Frances Pirate accompanied piano, with participants including Audrey McLafferty Eileen Murphy Shirley Hammond Evelyn Stratton Betty Duncan Emma Montgomery Baby Jeanette Gurneal Sonny Curran Barbara Wilson Gerald Coates Mildred Shoaff Delores O Leary Gloria Picato Ruth Shira Frances Morissey Dorothy Kastner Gertrude Quinn Milton Rikage.

Marvy Elizabeth Suber Frances Pirate Miss Suber Audrey McLafferty Eileen Murphy Shirley Hammond Evelyn Stratton Betty Duncan Emma Montgomery Baby Jeanette Gurneal Sonny Curran Barbara Wilson Gerald Coates Mildred Shoaff Delores O'Leary Gloria Picato Ruth Shira Frances Morrissey Dorothy Kastner Gertrude Quinn Milton Rikage

Jolly Eight Club Hosts Evening of 500 Contests and Social

Mr and Mrs Herman Carson hosted the Jolly Eight Club on Ryan Avenue for an evening of 500 and two other games with prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Edwin Jessell and Dennis Sturdevant. A social period followed with lunch served by Mrs R H Walker. Special guest Joe Woods attended. Mr and Mrs Dennis Sturdevant of Waldo Street will host the next gathering in two weeks.

Jolly Eight Club Herman Carson Ryan Avenue Edwin Jessell Dennis Sturdevant R. H. Walker Joe Woods Waldo Street

Ewing Hospital Sewing Sessions Resume After Holidays

Jame son Memorial hospital resumed sewing sessions in January after a holiday pause. On Wednesday local doctors wives gathered from nine to noon to complete work, with plans for the next meeting on January 10 hosted by Methodist church ladies.

Jameson Memorial Hospital Methodist Church

Gertrude Potter To Entertain Choir In Christmas Party

The New Castle Chapter 105 Order of Eastern Star choir holds its Yuletide party at Miss Gertrude Potter home on Adams Street Monday at 8 o clock. The event includes a period of rehearsal and card games after.

Choir of New Castle Order of Eastern Star Gertrude Potter Adams Street

O N T Club Seasons Party Held Friday

The Henry Ehle residence at Mt Jackson hosted the O N T Club gathering Friday evening with a chicken dinner at 7 served by the hostess and helpers. Gifts were exchanged by string drawing, followed by 500 and other games, with Agnes Davidson set to host the next meeting on Wednesday January 17.

Henry Ehle Mt Jackson O. N. T. Club E. O. Reed James McCord Agnes Davidson

Hat Sale Plans Highlight Third United Presbyterian Class

Mrs Nellie Tribby hosted Section F of the Y S B class at Third United Presbyterian in Huron avenue with twenty one members present Mrs Carrie Mortimer presided and Mrs Harry Brown led the opening Special guests included Mrs Innas Patton Mrs Lucy Wooley and Phyllis Craft Plans were made for a hat sale January 11 at East Washington Street home of Mrs Sarah McConahy The teacher Mrs S B Copeland received a friendship quilt made by the class members The hostess with Mrs Patton and Phyllis Craft served refreshments.

Nellie Tribby Huron Avenue Third United Presbyterian Church Carrie Mortimer Harry Brown Innas Patton Lucy Wooley Phyllis Craft Sarah McConahy East Washington Street S. B. Copeland Patton Little Phyllis Craft

McKinney Bible Class Dinner and Musical Program

Members of the McKinney Bible Class at First Presbyterian held a Friday evening dinner and business meeting in the church dining room. The Castle City Four, Two Cople Brothers, R A Monico and Rocco Litenter performed with Frank DeLillo as soloist before a brief business session.

McKinney McKinney Bible Class First Presbyterian Church Castle City Four Copple R. A. Monico Rocco Litenter Frank DeLillo

Christmas Party Planned by D. W. T. Club Hosts

Mrs. C. D. Minick of Temple avenue hosted D. W. T. Club members on Friday night. Plans were finalized for the Christmas gathering to be held two weeks later at Mrs. William R. Hanna’s Englewood avenue residence. An informal social period with chat and sewing closed the evening and lunch was served.

C. D. Minick Temple Avenue D. W. T. Club William R. Hanna Englewood Avenue

Meeting At Mrs Pearsons On Citizenship Committees

The Citizenship and Americanization committees of the Federation will meet Tuesday evening December 19 at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. S D Pearson 421 Moody avenue.

Mrs Frazier Hosts J G T Club Members on Kathryn Street

Mrs. Robert Frazier will host J G T club members at her Kathryn street home Thursday evening of the coming week.

Robert Frazier J. G. T. Club Kathryn Street

Tri-Quad Bridge Club Christmas Party Held at Milholand Home

Miss Marjorie Milholand hosted the Tri-Quad Bridge Club Christmas party on Friday night with gift exchanges and bridge contests. Miss Mae Cromie and Miss Lois Biggins won prizes for honor scores. lunch followed, and next meeting is set for January 3 with Miss Alice Mitchell as hostess.

Marjorie Milholand Winter Avenue Tri-Quad Mae Cromie Lois Biggins Alice Mitchell Leasure Avenue

Kennedy Twins Celebrate Eighth Birthday at Family Party

Mrs. Ted Kennedy hosted a Surprise party Friday at 1013 Lorain Avenue for her twin daughters Betty and Peggy who turn eight on Sunday. Guests included grandmothers Mrs. Emma Frye and Mrs. S C Kennedy. dolls were given as favors. Leah Book won a prize. a Christmas tree and eight candles on both birthday cakes highlighted the table.

Ted Kennedy Lorain Avenue Betty Peggy Leah Book Kennedy Buchanan Pearl Wadlinger Emma Frye S. C Kennedy Eileen Eakin Coleen Miller Betty Ward Ruth Rhyal Emmy Lou Louise Micco Chrissie Jane Martin Maxine Cummings Elaine Hazel Hayden Geraldine Allgier Mildred McConahy Barbara Jane Buchanan Bobby Kennedy

Christmas Party for Y S B Class in Adams Street Home

Mrs. Elsie Kerr hosted a Christmas party for Section D of the Y S B class of the Third United Presbyterian church on Adams Street Friday evening. Mrs. Earl McKnight presided, Hawaiian guitar by Donnie Kerr, games, lunch, white elephant gifts, and Santa delivering gifts to each guest. Special guests included Mrs. Dorothy Caplin of Louisville Kentucky, Mrs. Ira Ringer, Mrs. R. M. Eagleson and Mrs. Almeda Miller.

Elsie Kerr Adams Street Third United Presbyterian Church Earl McKnight Kerr Ted Kerr Donnie Kerr Santa Claus Dorothy Caplin Louisville, Ky Ira Ringer R. M. Eagleson Almeda Miller

Burton hosts M. L. C. Dinner Bridge at Euclid Avenue

Friday evening Prof. and Mrs. F. L. Burton of Euclid avenue welcomed members of the M. L. C. Dinner Bridge club for their monthly gathering. The event featured a fine dinner and three tables of bridge played after dessert.

F. L. Burton Euclid Avenue

Mary Aiken Announces Highland Church Club Meeting

Miss Mary Aiken announces a meeting of the Legislative department of the Women's club at Highland church on Monday at 1 30 p m preceding the regular Women's Club session.

Mary Aiken Legislative Department of the Women’s Club Highland Church

Tigers Auxiliary to Hold Christmas Party Meeting

Mrs. James Cherol, president, announced the Tigers Auxiliary will meet Monday evening at the Tigers Club for a Christmas party starting at 8 o'clock.

James Cherol Tigers Auxiliary Tigers

Knights of St. Vitus Auxiliary to Visit Mrs Phillips

Members of the Knights of St. Vitus Auxiliary will be guests of Mrs. Phillips at her home on State Street on Sunday evening for a party starting at 8 o'clock.

Knights of St. Vitus Auxiliary

Christmas Party Planned by Section Two Church Group

Section Two of the First Christian church schedules a tureen dinner Christmas party for Wednesday December 20 at 12 30 PM at the home of Mrs John Clarke Bay Street.

First Christian Church John Clarke Bay Street

Highland PTA December Meeting Link to Christmas Operetta

The Highland Parent-Teacher Association plans its December meeting on Monday at 2:45 PM in the school. A Christmas operetta will highlight the program with students and faculty participating.

Highland Parent-Teacher Association

L A B Club Guests Hosted by Mrs Sweet

The L A B Club members will be guests of Mrs J W Sweet on Fast Washington Sweet Monday of the coming week.

L. A. B. Club J. W. Sweet Washington

Vigilante Class Hosts Yuletide Party at McClure Home

Thirty five members of the Vigilante Class of the First Presbyterian Church gathered at the home of Mrs. W. E. McClure on Sheridan Avenue for an informal Yuletide party. The social committee assisted in serving refreshments and members brought white gifts.

First Presbyterian Church W. E. McClure Sheridan Avenue George Harbison H. A. Rugh T. A. McCluskey O. A. Hartman

Legion Auxiliary Plans Annual Christmas Party

Plans are complete for the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Perry S. Gaston Post American Legion Christmas party at the Legion Home Monday evening. A 6 30 tureen dinner precedes the program with husbands and children as guests and a children’s treat to be distributed as a highlight.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Perry S. Gaston Post, American Legion Legion

Community clubs and members list update

Current Events groups led by Mrs. R. W. Garroway on North Mercer street and Mrs. George McClelland on Pine street are noted alongside a series of club affiliates. The L. A. B. Club, Woman's Club with Christmas program, Merry Maidens, J. O. S. Club, Sacrema Club, and O. N. O. Club are headed by named organizers at various east and west street locations.

R. W. Garroway North Mercer Street George McClelland Pine Street Lake S. MacNab Wallace Avenue L. A. B. Club J. W. Sweet East Washington Street Woman's Club Highland U. P Merry Maidens Club Bart Richards J. O. S. Club Irene Hill North Mulberry Street Sacrema Club Agnes Heagerty West Clayton Street O. N. O. Club Mabel Stump West Cherry Street

Frances Willard WCTU Holds Monthly Meeting at McClelland Home

Frances Willard WCTU met Friday evening at 409 Pine street with 40 members present. Dr. Ella George and Miss Linnie Long were special guests, and a Christmas program featured country costumes, carols, and a slide on an ideal Christmas for America.

Frances Willard America Miss Long W. G. Wilkins T. A. Preston J.N. McCandless McClelland Will Donaldson J. B. McClaren Robert McBurney F. H. Cypher

Faces Larceny Charge In South Side Store

Constable Frank C. Conner arrested Mabel Smith at Bridge street on larceny charges. A hearing before Alderman Wallace J. Ewing is set for next Wednesday.

Frank C. Conner Mabel Smith Negress Bridge Street Wallace J. Ewing

Scouts to Hold Medal Contest at East Brook Church

Seven Boy Scouts of East Brook will participate in a Sunday night medal contest ceremony at East Brook Methodist church. The event is sponsored by the town’s W C T U. Shrimp sandwiches with minced celery chili sauce and mayonnaise are noted as a good choice.

Boy Scouts of East Brook East Brook Methodist Church

Bethany Lutheran Ladies Aid names officers for year

The Ladies Aid Society of Bethany Lutheran church held a Thursday afternoon meeting and elected officers for the upcoming year. Mrs. Thomas Lucas was named president, Mrs. Charles Thompson vice president, Mrs. Norman Hatfield secretary, and Mrs. Sherman Kitson treasurer.

Ladies Aid Society The Bethany Lutheran Church Thomas Lucas Charles Thompson Norman Hatfield Sherman Kitson

Martha Washington L. L. O. I. Plans Christmas Party

Members met in the City building Thursday to plan a Christmas party for December 28. Chauncey Davis, chairman of Ways and Means, announced plans for the new year. A light lunch of cakes sandwiches and tea was served at the close.

Martha Washington Chauncey Davis Ways and Means Committee

Philathea Class Hosts Sauerkraut Dinner at Boulden Home

Mrs Anna Boulden and Mrs Ida Myers entertain the Philathea Class of First Baptist at 1061 Adams Street Monday evening. An exchange of gifts will highlight the sauerkraut dinner.

Anna Boulden Ida Myers First Baptist Church Boulden Adams Street

Open Door Class Members Host Christmas Package Exchange

Members of the Open Door Class of the Third United Presbyterian church gathered Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Ward on Rose Avenue for a Christmas package exchange and varied games as entertainment. Mrs Hilda Brown and Doris Duncan assisted the hostess during refreshments.

Third United Presbyterian Church Chas. Ward Rose Avenue Hilda Brown Doris Duncan

Women’s Relief Corps Members Host Card Night

The Women’s Relief Corps gathered Thursday at Mrs. Agnes Miller’s Lorraine avenue home for cards bingo and a radio program. Cal Miller performed witty readings and guests were served refreshments before leaving.

Women’s Relief Corps Women's Relief Corps Agnes Miller Lorraine Avenue Cal Miller Frank Miller Margaret Hammond Mary Loy Jean Ulrich Clara Himebaugh Jack Miller Neil Walsh Charley Shetron Paul Kieth George Shetron Lily Lehew Martha Jean Ruth

City Hall hosts tureen dinner for corps members

Betty Miller Doris Lehew and Su sie Ragnelli will attend Tuesday evening as the corps gathers at City Hall for a tureen dinner and then an exchange of gifts.

Betty Miller Doris Lehew Susie Ragnelli City Hall

D U V Christmas Party Plans Altered

The Daughters of Union Veterans set their Christmas party for Tuesday December 19 at Mrs. Emma Mc Kissick’s home on East North Street with a gift exchange. The fourth party of a series will be held Wednesday evening with Mrs. Martha Fox and committee in charge. On Tuesday December 26 the organization will hold an initiation.

Daughters of Union Veterans Emma McKissick East North Street Martha Fox

Pythian Sisters Hold Christmas Party in City Building

The Pythian Sisters met Friday evening for a regular business session with a Christmas party afterward. Gifts were placed under a large lighted tree and distributed to members. Miss Ethel Doughlass led the party and Mrs. B Horchler won the bingo prize. New officers will be installed January 5.

Pythian Sisters Ethel Doughlass B. Horchler

F. L. H. Class Hosts Christmas Party at Crawford Ave Home

Members of the F. L. H. class of the Second United Presbyterian church gathered Thursday evening at Maxine Morgan’s Crawford avenue home for a Christmas party. The event included a business session, gift exchange, games, and chatting followed by lunch prepared by the hostess and her mother.

Second United Presbyterian Church Maxine Morgan Crawford Avenue

Birth Announcements Column Fragment

A partial birth notices column fragment lists names and dates with minimal details. The readable portion hints at individual names announced by the columnist but lacks complete data for full items.

Local Birth Announcements From Jameson Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Jenkin Cade Street announce the birth of a daughter on December 15 at Jameson Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Joe Crouch of Wampum announce the birth of a son on December 15 at Jameson Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Mike Cassella of 420 East Division Street announce a daughter named Anna born December 14. Mr and Mrs Ky Eakin 1104 Wilmington Avenue announce a son born this morning at Jameson Memorial hospital.

Wilbur Jenkin Cade Street Jameson Memorial Hospital Joe Crouch Wampum Mike Cassella East Division Street Anna

Preisnar birth announced in New Castle hospital

Mr and Mrs Prank Preisnar of 410 Lyndal Street announce the birth of a daughter in New Castle Hospital on December 12.

Mrs. Prank Preisnar Lyndal Street New Castle Hospital

Weather Talk Turns to Rainy Day Shopping Plan

A breakfast chat reveals the couple weighing shopping plans against a stormy forecast. The wife asks about the paper while the husband cites rain hail thunder and lightning. The exchange highlights weather influencing daily decisions.

Arkansas editors favor wood money over baloney dollar

A remark attributed to Arkansas paper editors mocks subscriptions paid in kind, saying they prefer wood to a baloney dollar. The Christian Science Monitor notes the quip as a light media aside.

Arkansas The Christian Science Monitor

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