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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1925

Page

21

Entertaining Guests at a Dinner Party by the Leslies

Mr and Mrs Roy Leslie of Moore Avenue hosted the Happy Hour club and families for a 6 30 dinner Wednesday. Decoration featured straw flowers and candles for twenty one covers. Aides were Mrs Stewart Thompson Mrs John Wettich and Mrs James Speer with Miss Mohr of Pittsburgh as out of town guest. Prizes awarded to Mrs James Speer. hostess received salad forks for her silver wedding anniversary. Friday January 15 Mrs Harvey Robinson will be hostess.

Roy Leslie Moore Avenue Happy Hour Club Stewart Thompson John Wettich James Speer Parton Joseph Hartman Lee Wettich Mohr Pittsburgh Harvey Robinson Delaware Avenue

Ungar Birthday Party Observes Elizabeths Sixteenth

Mr and Mrs C Ungar hosted a Sampson Street gathering Tuesday evening for the sixteenth birthday of their daughter Elizabeth. Guests included Mike Welter Rose Sander Elizabeth Brown George Zinc Katherine Schuller John Figuley Hilda Figuley John Urban John Fabian Johanna Bodenderfer Katherine Liener Mike Bodenderfer Anna Schuller Mike Schassburger Jennie Fabian Mike Kotschesch Matilda Leonard Albert Brown Matilda Bodenderfer John Schuller Rose Schuller Andy Lintzing Elsie Schuller John Solmer Freda Ungar Mike Litner and John Phillips.

C. Ungar Sampson Street Elizabeth Mike Welter Beaver Falls Rose Sander Elizabeth Brown George Zinc Katherine Schuller John Figuley Hilda Figuley John Urban John Fabian Johanna Bodenderfer Katherine Liener

1907 club hosts bridge night with prizes awarded

Mrs. Mary Gettis of Huron Avenue entertained the 1907 club last evening. Four tables were in play prizes were awarded to Mrs. and Mrs. Nugent, while the star's prize went to Mrs. Capitolo. Mrs. Woods of North Cedar Street will entertain the club in two weeks from last night.

Mary Gettis Huron Avenue Nugent Capitolo Woods North Cedar Street

Mrs Westlake and Mrs Koonce Host Minerva Club News Dinner

Mrs Westlake and Mrs Koonce will entertain members of the Minerva Club and their husbands at a 6 o'clock New Year’s night dinner in the former’s Highland avenue home.

W. J. Westlake William Koonce Minerva Club Highland Avenue

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Recent Bride

Mrs. Frank Smith the recent bride was feted at a home miscellaneous shower on Park Avenue Wednesday evening. Seventeen guests enjoyed music and conversation as gifts were presented. Green and red decor set the tone with hostess Mrs. Walter Kirker aided by Mrs. S. W. Lowers and Miss Louise Kirker.

Frank Smith Walter Kirker Park Avenue S. W. Lowers Louise Kirker

Miss Hanks Returns From Lima Peru To New Castle

Miss Gertrude Hanks former New Castle high school teacher and missionary in Lima Peru for five years has returned home. She will visit New Castle on Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mrs Carl S Hart on Garfield Avenue.

Gertrude Hanks New Castle High School Lima Peru South America New Castle Carl S. Hart Garfield Avenue

New Year Open House Tea For Field Club Members

New Year afternoon tea will be served to Field club members and families from 3 to 6 pm during the annual open house. Reception committee members include Mr and Mrs David Jamison Mr and Mrs George Greer and numerous other club figures.

Field Club David Jamison George Greer George Blair H. E. Lampe Robert McKinley Rufus Patterson M. H. Henderson J. Norman Martin Jas. H. Reis T. F. Morehead Charles Phillips James T. Ray A. C. McCoy C. J. Kirk R. M. Garland Q. A. McBride Rufus McKinley S. W. Perry C. W. Read

First High Twelve Club Dance Opens the Season

About 125 couples attended Wednesday night as the High Twelve Club hosted its first dance of the season in the club ballroom. Southern imagery and Christmas decor adorned the ballroom lobby and lounge while lunch was served in the dining room.

High Twelve Club

Mutato Club Meeting With Mrs Lowery Postponed

The Mutato club meeting with Mrs. Robert Lowery of Highland Avenue has been postponed until January 7.

Mutato Club Robert Lowery Highland Avenue

Almira Home Ladies Entertained by Highland W C T U

Almira Home ladies enjoyed an afternoon program by Highland W C T U members. Mrs J M McCreary led a musical and literary program with piano solos by Margaret Graham and Katherine Elder, a reading by Lucile Emery, and a vocal solo by Elizabeth Houston. Refreshments followed in a festively decorated dining room.

Almira Home Highland W. C. T. U

Miss Hess Hosts A W Girls Club Meeting

Miss Margaret Hess welcomed A W Girls club members at her North street home on Wednesday evening. Special guests included Mary Elizabeth Gibson Josephine Dukes Esther Davis Elizabeth Brudin and Vivian Dukes. Music and social chat followed by refreshments prepared by Hess and assistants Ethel Shaffer and Mrs Rob Dukes. In two weeks Dorothea Knobloch of Vine street will host the next gathering.

Margaret Hess A. W. Girls Club North Street Mary Elizabeth Gibson Josephine Dukes Esther Davis Elizabeth Brudin Vivian Dukes Miss Hess Ethel Shaffer Rob Dukes Dorothea Knobloch Vine Street

Mahoning Book Club Meets at W L Jenkins Home

Eleven members attended the Mahoning Book Club gathering at Mrs W L Jenkins residence on Sheridan avenue Wednesday afternoon with Mrs A D Newell as the sole special guest. After exchanging books the afternoon turned social and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs F M Phil and Mrs M L Raney who will host in two weeks at West Madison avenue.

Mahoning Book Club W. L. Jenkins Sheridan Avenue A. D. Newell F. M. Phillips M. L Raney West Madison Avenue

Rainbow class gathering at Hileman Apartments home

Mrs James Stone of the Hileman Apartments hosted the Rainbow class of the Second U P Church taught by Mrs S R Wilkison on Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed various games and refreshments served by the hostess with Mrs Wilkison assisting. Present were Misses Sara Mears Emily Parker Dorothy Lowash Mary Zahnizer Ethel Dennison Nellie Thompson and Anita Reffner.

James Stone Hileman Apartments Second U. P. Church S. R. Wilkison Wilkison Sara Mears Emily Parker Dorothy Lowash Mary Zahnizer Ethel Dennison Nellie Thompson Anita Reffner

Kensington Club Hosts Members at Butler Avenue Home

Mrs Roy Mears entertained the 1919 Kensington members Wednesday evening with music and social chat. A delicious oyster supper followed in the dining room. The next meeting, in three weeks, will be with Mrs James Jackamo on North Ray Street.

Roy Mears Kensington Butler Avenue James Jackamo North Ray Street

H. H. H. Club Meets At Harbor Home Of Sara Matthews

Members gathered Tuesday evening at the Harbor home of Miss Sara Matthews for informal pastimes. Dainty refreshments were served by hostess with help from Mrs Otis Matthews. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.

H. H. H. Club Sara Matthews The Harbor Otis Matthews

Bridge Club Luncheon Hosted at Mrs Meredith Home

The H. G. Bridge Club enjoyed a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. W J Meredith's Hillcrest avenue home with twelve covers. Special guest Mrs Benny Kyte attended and holiday tones decorated the room. Bridge was the main activity and Mrs Arthur Keefer will host in two weeks.

H. G. Bridge Club W. J. Meredith Hillcrest Avenue Benny Kyte Arthur Keefer

Fourteen L A B club members meet at Edgewood home

Fourteen members attended the regular meeting at Mrs. Frank Nolan s Edgewood avenue Wednesday evening. Special guests were present, adding to the gathering as the group discussed club affairs and upcoming plans.

L. A. B. Club Frank Nolan Edgewood Avenue

Wedding of Mr and Mrs McClurg at First M E Church

Dr H A Ellis officiated at the ceremony of the couple from the News of the Day. The bride wore a gown of old rose satin and was attended by none. After a wedding trip the couple will reside on North street. Mr McClurg is a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brakeman.

M. E. Church H. A Ellis

Christmas Party Notes From Warren Avenue Event

Mrs Anna Williams and Mrs Vogan hosted a Christmas gathering with gifts exchanged and piano numbers performed by Mrs Percy Wallace. Mrs Smith won the prize for the evening. Refreshments were served by Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Vogan. On January 14 Mrs John Sweet of Warren Avenue will entertain.

Anna Williams Vogan Percy Wallace Smith Cunningham John Sweet Warren Avenue

Delp’s tenth birthday party honors Dorothy Delp

Mr and Mrs J F Delp hosted a Tuesday afternoon party for their daughter Dorothy guests attended including Helen Reynolds Thelma Heath Irene Lutz Twila Nixon Lois Sizer Pauline Ehart Dorothy Buxton Wilma and Betty Delp and Geraldine Kearns Prizes went to Irene Lutz and Roseltha Hartsuff and refreshments were served by Mrs Howard Cade and Mrs Fred Schell.

Dorothy J. F. Delp Irene Lutz Roseltha Hartsuff Howard Cade Fred Schell Helen Reynolds Thelma Heath Twila Nixon Lois Sizer Pauline Ehart Dorothy Buxton Wilma Betty Delp Geraldine Kearns

Dumb Dora Club Guests at Majors on Rose Avenue

Members of the Dumb Dora Club were hosted by Misses Virginia and Helen Majors on Rose avenue Wednesday evening. Games and dancing provided entertainment and later refreshments were served by Mrs. S. S. Majors.

Dumb Dora Club Virginia Helen Majors Rose Avenue S. S. Majors

Ruth Clark Marries John McClurg In Parsonage Ceremony

Mr and Mrs William H Shaffer announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth Clark to John McClurg son of Mrs Jennie McClurg on Thursday December 24 in the parsonage of a local church.

William H. Shaffer North Street Ruth Clark John McClurg Jennie McClurg Nemo Street

War Paint and Feathers Highlight Sioux Band at Penn Theater

The Penn theatre midnight show features a Sioux Indian band in elaborate paint and feathers, plus Aus tin Dowdell and Harry Young as standout acts. Corinne Griffith stars in The Marriage Whirl with Kenneth Harlan Nita Naldi and Harrison Ford. Also note the final showing of A Kiss for Cinderella and the Fiddling contest finals at 9 15.

Penn Theatre Austin Dowdell Charleston Harry Young Corinne Griffith Kenneth Harlan Nita Naldi Harrison Ford Corinne Paris the Penn

NRRV Club Holds Social at Zehner Home

Members of the N. RR. V. club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Zehner on the New Castle Ellwood road. New members Jack Boyle and his wife joined after a brief business session. Five hundred games yielded prizes to Mrs. Jack Boyle and Lysle Wimner.

N. RR. V. Club Willard Zehner New Castle-Ellwood Road Jack Boyle Lysle Wimner

West Side club hosts euchre at Mrs Festus Flynn home

Six tables of euchre were in play at the West Washington Street home of Mrs Festus Flynn on Wednesday evening. Guests included club members and special visitors. Decorations featured Christmas tones and refreshments were served by Mary and Sara Flynn.

Festus Flynn West Washington Street West Side Club Mary Sara

T. M. B. Club Luncheon At Mrs. Johnsons Home

A 1 o'clock tureen luncheon was served at Mrs. El mer Johnsons home on Borough Line street for T. M. B. club members. Decorations featured holiday motifs and ten guests were served. New Year's night Mrs. Fred Kimmel will host a 6 o'clock dinner with the husbands as special guests.

Elmer Johnson Borough Line Street T. M. B. Club Fred Kimmel Etna Street

Kensington and Croton Avenue Notices

Tuesday Kensington and Croton Avenue listings show Mrs Sara Hickok on East Lincoln avenue and Mrs T C Armstrong on Croton avenue, with F M N Club and Mrs Philip Wink on South Mill street.

Tuesday Kensington Sara Hickok East Lincoln Avenue von Dette Kensington T. C. Armstrong Croton Avenue F. M. N. Club Philip Wink South Mill Street

O. B. F. Club Sets Meetings and Dinner Plans

Members of the O. B. F. club will hold a regular meeting at Miss Wilhelmina Lowden’s Harrison street home on January 21. A dinner party is scheduled at the Elks club on January 8.

O. B. F. Club Wilhelmina Lowden Harrison Street Elks Club

Personal notices of health and visits across several towns

Mrs Leroy Davis on Croton avenue improves after illness. Thomas Hopkins of Arlington avenue sits up. Edwin Williams of Norwood avenue much improved. John Richards of Warren C. visits South Mill street hosts Mr and Mrs John Evans. Mr and Mrs Fred Pace visit Nat Williams Sutton street. Harold W Davis of Philadelphia returns home after Christmas with cousin James H Lewis South Jefferson street. Carl Cramer Bellwood Pa and Graydon Bloom Punxsutawney Pa guests of George Cramer Pearson street. Mrs Frank I Veach Three Forks Mont visits Sharon guest of Mrs S R Marshall North Walnut. David Garrett Detroit spent Christmas with John Evans South Mill street and returns home. Miss Katherine Wilfley YWCA general secretary returns after Washington DC visit. Mrs Margaret Dukes Hess Mill street recovers from recent New Castle Hospital operation. Theresa and Florence Mariani East Long avenue have tonsil operations at Shenango Valley Hospital. D N Davis Philadelphia spends holidays with Mrs H P Hughes South Jefferson street. Davis family to arrive. Miss Marjorie E House New York City guest of F R House Euclid avenue spending holidays in Pittsburgh.

Leroy Davis Croton Avenue Thomas Hopkins Arlington Avenue Edwin Williams Norwood Avenue John Richards Warren, C John Evans South Mill Street Fred Pace Roseville Nat Williams Sutton Street Harold W. Davis Philadelphia James H. Lewis South Jefferson Street Carl Cramer Bellwood Graydon Bloom Punxsutawney George Cramer Pearson Street Frank I. Veach Three Forks Mont Beeen Sharon S. R. Marshall North Walnut Street David Garrett Detroit Mich Katherine Wilfley Washington, D. C Margaret Dukes Hess Mill Street New Castle Hospital Theresa Florence Mariani A. V. Mariani East Long Avenue Shenango Valley Hospital D. N. Davis H. P. Hughes Davis Ruth Gertrude Bennett Marjorie E. House New York City F. R. House Euclid Avenue Pittsburgh

Farther Lights Society Meeting Postponed to January 11

In Religious and Fraternal Circles the Farther Lights society of the First Baptist church postpones its Monday evening meeting from January 4 to January 11. The gathering will be held at Mrs. C. L. Martins on Albert Street.

Farther Lights Society The First Baptist Church C. L. Martin Albert Street

Leasure Auxiliary to Meet for Officers Installations

Daniel Leasure Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans will hold a special meeting Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the Legion Home to arrange for installation of officers and to entertain the ladies from Pittsburgh.

Daniel Leasure The United Spanish War Veterans Legion Home Pittsburgh

Choir Rehearsal Time Moves to Saturday Evening

The choir of the First Christian Church will gather for rehearsal at 7 30 p m on Saturday evening instead of Friday as previously planned.

First Christian Church

Miss Mona Patterson Hosts H. T. Club Evening

Miss Mona Patterson of Blunston avenue entertained the H. T. club Wednesday evening with a business session followed by games and dancing. Miss Anderson assisted with refreshments. The group will meet in two weeks at Miss Virginia Phillips's home on Pennsylvania avenue.

Mona Patterson Blunston Avenue H. T. Club Miss Anderson Virginia Phillips Pennsylvania Avenue

E. O. T. Club Guests Attend 1 Oclock Luncheon

The E. O. T. club associates were guests at a 1 o clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. Harry Meckling on East Washington street Wednesday. Mrs. Samuel Meckling was the only special guest. The afternoon was spent socially with music and chat. January 6, Mrs. Wilmot Beck on Beaver street will be hostess.

E. O. T. Club Harry Meckling East Washington Street Samuel Meckling Wilmot Beckwith Beaver Street

Mr and Mrs Edward King Host S A W Club Dinner

Mr Edward King and Mrs King of Mc Clelland Avenue will entertain members of the S A W Club at dinner this evening.

Edward King McClelland Avenue S. A. W. Club

Mrs J Norman Martin Hosts A B D Girls at Home

Mrs J Norman Martin will entertain the A B D Girls at her home 302 North Mercer street on Tuesday evening January 5.

J. Norman Martin North Mercer Street

New entertainment lineup tonight and tomorrow neon notes

Tonight and tomorrow offer diverse acts led by Marcel Journet Fritz Kreisler and Dvorak pieces. Vocal refrains feature The Peerless Quartet The Revelers and The Happiness Boys with orchestral support from Arthur Pryor’s Band and the University of Mimeis Military Band. Prices range from 75 cents to $1.50 with seating at Trinity Choirs and additional 1123 1124 112¢ listings.

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