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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1925
Page
23
A home decor note promotes B G Fashionate draperies and portieres as a low cost way to refresh rooms. Describes material in reversible designs, offered in rich light and dark colorings with regular and special vard pricing.
Mrs. L. F. Hoffman hosted an afternoon party on Shaw Street Saturday for Marguerite Hoffman age nine and Gilbert Hoffman age eleven. Decorations and dainty refreshments followed games. Guests included Misses Keathryn Russler Helen Garrat Mary Spence Eleanor Loy Elizabeth Spence Ruth Loy Minne Leathers Ruth Simons Olivefern Sanford Margaret Outhwaite Singhanna Fuller Hazel Houston Eidwina Connery Marjorie Powell Kenneth Garrat Franklin Russler William Kelly Robert Loy William Ketler William Long William Fuller Orville Wilson Jack Sanford William Powell David Long and Gilbert Hoffman with Mrs. George Foster and Mrs. Thomas Leathers assisting.
Members of the No-Kixgo club were guests of Mrs. Emerson Chal mery of DuShane street Monday evening. Special guests were the Misses Margard Charlotte Greer and Nellie Ronan. The hours were spent socially with music and sewing. Refreshments were served ater by the hostess assisted by Mrs. A. Wheale and Miss Michel Wheale. The next meeting will be in one week at the home of Miss Elma Van Horn of East Long avenue.
Mrs. G. W. Shaffer hosted Euchre club members at her North Beaver street home Monday evening. Twelve tables played with prizes going to Miss Gail Kelly Frank Wescott Mrs K Kelly C F Huff M S Schrantz and Mrs William Back. Refreshments followed with help from Mrs Charles Miller and Mrs William McAnallan.
Members of the E. S. D. class of the First Methodist church and their husbands enjoyed a 6 o'clock dinner at teacher Mrs. E. N. Baer's home on East Wallace avenue Monday evening with hostesses Mrs. B. F. Kari and Mrs. W. C. Mechem. Fifty covers, Valentine decorations, red carnations and narcissi formed the tablescape. Rev. H. A. Ellis and Rev. F. S. Neigh spoke after the meal, then guests socialized. Special guests were Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Ellis. The arrangements committee included Mrs. F. W. Marquis, chairwoman, with Mrs. W. H. Wood, Mrs. Earl Pyle, Mrs. W. C. Mechem, Mrs. F. Neigh and Mrs. B. Fariher.
Invitations issued by the Catholic Daughters of America for an informal dance at the Palais Royale on Friday evening January 30. The event is directed by Miss Catherine Newman and Miss Margaret Sullivan, with chaperons Mrs. Anna C. Duff, Mrs. Noah Elliott Sr., Mrs. James C. Flynn, Mrs. Peter C. Kelly, and Mrs. Daniel E. Sullivan.
Announcement states Miss Francis M. Marsh of Danielsville Pennsylvania and Joseph R. Miquel son of Thomas Miquel of this city wed January 2 at Elkton Maryland. Miquel spent a year at South Mountain and worked in the P. and L. E. Railroad office. They plan to return to the city about February first after a wedding trip.
LaVerne E Irvine will direct a program for the Wednesday Morning Musical Club at 10 o clock in the Senior high auditorium. He will explain the Educational Art Society plans and give a talk on instrumental music in school. The Senior High Orchestra performs Dreaming and selections from Princess Pat, with a slide trombone quartet and Marche Slav.
Plans were completed for the fourth annual banquet of the Boos ter Class of Croton Avenue Methodist Church set for February 26 in the church dining room. The Class held a February meeting Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Cummings with 25 members. Prizes went to Jessie Morrow Clarence Pyle and Frank Doerr. Refreshments were by the Cummings Blakley Beck and Womeldorf. Next meeting is February 23 at Lillian Armstrong’s home with associate hosts Helen Williams Ralph Cook and Mrs Carlson.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Suber hosted the T T club on Bell Avenue Monday evening with twenty five attendees. Special guests included Mrs Robert Grams Mrs H M Reynolds and son and Mrs Beradonn and son. Euchre and contests entertained guests and Mrs Walter VanHorn won the prize. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs H J Michaels and Mrs Elmer Suber. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Walter VanHorn and Mrs William Hemphill.
Members of the Cro ton Avenue Methodist Church choir and all helpers from revival singing will be special guests of the Willing Workers Bible class and Ladies Aid society. A dinner will be served in the church dining room at 7 o clock Friday evening. The Social committee of the Bible school and Ladies Aid officers lead the event.
Miss Annetta McKee entertained members of the Current Events Class in the YWCA parlors on Monday afternoon. After a brief business session, topics of the day were discussed with critics Mrs. A W Harbison and Mrs. J J Madigan. The next meeting in two weeks will be hosted by Mrs. J G Nothdurft on Centennial Street.
Miss Frances Sampson entertained the ladies of the Charles T. Metzler Company on Monday evening for Mrs. Plummer Gibson, a recent bride. Special guests included Mrs. Joseph Hartman, Mrs. Jerry Hamill, and Miss Mary Andrews. The event featured music, needlework, and a gift shower of towels with Valentine themed decorations and refreshments.
Mothers and Daughters of Trinity church plan a banquet on Thursday evening February 12 at 6 30 in the Guild room hosted by the Men's Club.
A community item lists club names and their leaders and addresses including June First Girls led by Mrs Harry Dinsmore on Norwood avenue Novus Club led by Mr and Mrs Leigh Robinson on Florence avenue Bon Mon Club led by Miss Helen Gibson on East street G K W Club led by Mrs Myrtle Lowman on Boyles avenue A Music Club led by Mrs Jessie Camb lin on N Beaver street Kindred Club led by Mrs Harry Phillips on Randolph street 1907 Club led by Mrs Jack Hannon on K of C Home 1923 85 L Club led by Mrs Fred De Jane on Clayton street Y O A Girls led by Mrs J C Williams on Wilmington road.
Mrs Nettie Cooper of Youngstown Ohio entertained the Reunited Ladies League of the city at an evening party in her home on Monday in honor of her daughter Mrs George Hedge. Members of the Protected Home Circle of Youngstown were guests. Games and music were enjoyed and many gifts were received by the honoree. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Daily Mrs Richards and Miss Streibolf.
The Fk. T. W. Club Kensington will meet with Mrs. J. A. Gormley at her Moody avenue home on Thursday afternoon, changing from the previously announced Tuesday date.
Members of the K T G Circle will gather at Mrs William Osler's residence on South Crawford Avenue Thursday evening for a group meeting.
Mrs A E Hartman of Croton Avenue will host Elwilda Kensington members at her home Thursday evening.
Mrs L L Barnhart will host the Arcadian Club gathering Wednesday at the home of Mrs William Koonce located at 506 Erie avenue.
Mrs E W Johnson of Hillcrest Avenue will host the Cheri Ami Club members at her residence Thursday evening for the club gathering.
Mrs. J W Cunningham of West Washington street will entertain members of the Girls' Club at a 1 o'clock luncheon this Friday.
G Wilfred Thomas of Maryland Avenue left Monday on a business trip to Chicago Illinois.
The Liberty Theatre presents the Jolly Follies of 1925, a vaudeville comedy with a standout radio act. A wireless operator manipulates a submarine on stage while Mile. Burnell conducts electricity through her body, delivering nonstop laughs and proving radio’s show power. A double attraction with constant humor, kept at current prices.
Mrs Edwin W Crawford and J Cam Liebendorfer report a New York Times notice about their nephew’s engagement. Prof John Howell Westcott of Princeton announces his daughter Lillian Vaughn Westcott to John Quincey Stewart Jr of Harrisburg. Miss Westcott studied at Vassar, Mr Stewart is Princeton 1915 graduate and engineer. Engagement leads to early summer wedding. Mrs J A G Gormley to host E T W club at Moody Avenue home Thursday.
Mrs. Ben Jenkins of Pennsylvan ia avenue will entertain the Lark spur Kensington on Wednesday afternoon in a local social event reflecting early 20th century community gatherings.
Members of the L. J. C. Club will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs B Dessau on Fairmont Avenue.
Religious and fraternal notices describe a Women’s Benefit Association meeting at Horchler Halls Mahoningtown set for Wednesday at 2 PM. Additional items cover the Winnepesaukee Camp Fire Girls at Central Christian Church and a Spiritualist Church of Truth session on Wednesday evening with a lesson and spirit return demonstration.
Mr and Mrs Fred L Rentz of Edison avenue left last night for an extended visit in California. Britt Harruff of East Washington street has improved after illness. Francis Hammond of Superior street left for Detroit to join the Keystone orchestra. Mr and Mrs Nathan Joseph of Winter avenue left for Butler Pennsylvania after learning of Mrs Josephs aunts death. Mr and Mrs A J Goldman announce the birth of a daughter Florence Saralee at New Castle hospital. Mr and Mrs John B Davis returned to Edinboro after visiting Dr and Mrs C W Davis. Mrs Ben T Mellon visiting in Pittsburgh will leave Saturday for Los Angeles. Miss Irene Munual 21 missing from Wheatland returned home after auto accident near Mercer.
The Y W C A announces swimming classes meet at the usual time this evening. The Reducing Class begins Wednesday morning. attendees should bring a doctor’s certificate receipt for payment of fee and a pencil and paper. Mrs Herry Phillips on Randolph Street will host Kindred Club associates Thursday evening instead of Wednesday.
Miss Genevieve Cox, supervisor of the Blue Bird Club on Beckforth street, entertained members Saturday afternoon with several games and refreshments. In two weeks Miss Bernice Dunkerley of Adams street will entertain.
An old fashioned remedy ad promotes Paisley’s Chest Ointment for chest and nasal congestion in babies using eucalyptus menthol camphor and thymos with 25 cent jars. It also advertises Rexall Baby Cough Syrup for children that does not upset stomach, priced at 25 cents.
The regular weekly meeting of Foy Scout Troop No. 10 will be held at 7:30 this evening at the W H Aiken school building. Scoutmaster Guy Raner and assistant William Stitzinger will lead with a talk on Creed. All troop members are urged to attend.
A report records an accident that occurred Saturday. C. E. Fullerton of 316 Winter Avenue filed the report on Monday with the proper authority.
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