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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1936
Page
25
A tureen dinner marked the 58th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hammond on May 31 at Hill's Beach. Thirty-five guests attended including family members from Hammond and Hubbard Ohio. After outings, guests gathered at 413 Spruce Street for open house with gifts and flowers.
Members gathered for an informal social time with music and cards. Prizes went to Mrs. George Carr and Mrs. William Pregenter. Lunch followed and plans were made for the next assembly on June 14 with Mrs Edward Carr of Dewey avenue as hostess.
Members of the G W C club will hold their meeting Friday afternoon instead of Thursday with Mrs C C Coulthard on Morton street.
Mrs William Kennedy and Miss Cecelia Kennedy hosted a Pine street shower for Mae Cummings bride elect of June. Miss Ann Sweeney also shared honors and will wed this month. Ellen and Margaret McGowan won bridge awards. Pink and white decor and a miniature wedding centerpiece graced the lunch.
Mr and Mrs George Kennedy announce the marriage of their daughter Alice Mary to William E Patterson son of Mrs Almeda Patterson of Cambridge Springs Pa Rev Harold W Sloan officiated the ceremony at Cambridge Springs on Friday May 29 The bride wore a carnation pink and white ensemble with pink rosebud corsage The couple left for a short wedding trip and after June 15 will reside at 1024 Huey Street New Castle in their new home
Members of the Le Dejeuner club will dine Tuesday at 6 o'clock hosted by Mr and Mrs Leon J Lawton of East Morton Street. Husbands are invited as special participants in the dinner event.
Plans are set for an installation and dance at Orr's hall hosted by the Young Peoples Fellowship of St Andrews Episcopal church. Arthur Kimmel will preside. officers for the year will be installed 8 to 9 PM, then dancing 9 to 12. Special guests include Rev Phillip C Pearson and Trinity Y P s. Out of town participants include Miss Mary L Rhodes and guests from Farrell Ellwood City and Sharon.
A local club invites members to a business discussion this evening with bingo and card contests starting at 8 30. Mrs Robert Cage serves as chairman in charge of arrangements at the event.
Members of the Social Eight club enjoyed an evening at Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Walker home on Maryland avenue. Two tables of 500 were played with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Carson winning prizes. Lunch followed, aided by their daughter Virginia. In two weeks the Carsons will host at their Ryan avenue home.
Members of the Mahoning Book Club will gather Thursday at 1 30 PM with Mrs Ella Meechem on Miller Avenue for a reading discussion.
Members of the Hy-Bid club will gather Friday evening at the residence of Mrs George Emerick on Luton Street for a casual meeting and social time.
Fred Wilkes Jr hosted guests for a birthday surprise honoring Mrs Wilkes. The evening featured chat and games, a decorated cake presented by her son, and gifts. Refreshments were served by Alice and Mary Gilmore with Nina Gilmore assisting. attendees included Rev Walter Smith and several local residents.
Miss June E Atkins and Everett P Barker announce their marriage on May 27 in Grove West Virginia. The Rev Frederic Alpers officiated at Saint Marks Lath church. The bride and groom, graduates of Ne School class of '35 and '34 respectively, are at home on Park Avenue after a brief wedding observance.
The Federation Juniors will be received at Hazel Berg's residence on Laurel Boulevard Thursday evening for their regular event.
The meeting planned for the S A S club on Wednesday of this week has been postponed.
Members will meet Wednesday evening June 10 at Eunice Johnston’s Sumner Avenue home instead of the originally planned third.
J F F Club members will be entertained Wednesday evening June 3 at the home of Eleanor Roer on East Long Avenue.
Miss Evelyn Davis of 410 Wallace Street celebrated with a birthday dinner party. Her guests enjoyed playing cards and a tasty dinner prepared by Mrs Ivor Davis, mother of the honoree, who received many lovely gifts.
Mrs. J. F. Loy hosted a birthday gathering for Patricia of Chestnut Street on Friday. Guests enjoyed games and prizes awarded to Lewys Brews. Frances Mae Loy, assisted by Gayle Love, served refreshments as Patricia received many gifts.
In Castlewood neighborhood about thirty relatives gathered lastThursday evening for a surprise birthday party for Jacob Blews. Games and music filled the evening and refreshments were served. Blews received many lovely gifts as mementos of the occasion.
Members will gather in the Tiger Clubrooms on South Mill Street for the regular session at 8 o clock. James Scarazzo and Mrs. Nick Toscano will co hostesses for the event.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 o clock in the Le venue. Attendees are invited to discuss upcoming events and community service plans.
The superintendent announced no classes after Thursday noon though the school remains officially open until Friday June 5. Classes will be held Tuesday through Thursday morning with book returns and closing preparations. Friday morning students report to receive report cards indicating promotion status for the next grade.
Dominick Scolo of Butler Road was gored by a loose bull on Friday. He was knocked down tying the animal when his dog intervened, likely saving his life. Scolo sustained two goring wounds and trampling injuries and is confined to his home.
Notices request that birth announcements in this column include the writer’s signature and address as well as the physician’s name. Instructions outline required details and proper formatting for publication.
Merle Norman Cosmetics representatives will demonstrate skin care products at the Vanity Salon now in the Temple Building on North Street. Mrs. Minnie W. Speer announces two day event with Hollywood authorized rep Mrs. Charles Holzwasser showcasing the Skin Corrective Treatment and Waterproof makeup plus the Non Surgical Face List. Treatments are free of charge and by appointment. all are invited to call for a courtesy treatment.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Forkey announce a daughter born May 28 at 1603 Bradner Avenue. Mr and Mrs Adam Leishman report a son born May 30 at 821 Beckford Street in New Castle hospital. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Steven Plano at 1021 Becker Street in New Castle hospital on May 31. Mr and Mrs Melvin Livingston of RFD No 4 report a son born May 30 at Jameson Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Joseph Fair of Agnew Street report a son born May 30 at Jameson Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Edie of R D D No 4 report a son born May 31 at Jameson Memorial hospital.
The George Washington junior high School Girl Reserve club elected Helene Edgar as president Gladys Brown as vice president Nancy McKee as treasurer and Betty Reed as secretary Delegates to the Business Girls Conference at Wells College Lake Cuyhoga Aurora New York July 25 to August 1 will meet at 5 15 p m today in the Y W C A Mrs Charles T Metzler chair of the Y W C A committee will be present
The S S S SOCIETY held a Thursday meeting attended by about 15 men and the president Martha Session led the session. Plans for a party were formed and a social program was set by the social committee. The next meeting is at Miss Cleo Burris’s home 929 Moravia street Friday at 4 PM.
Monthly business matters dominate the Rotary luncheon at The Castleton. George A. Ritter joins as transportation and storage, introduced by President Harold R. McCulloch and Dr. W. L. Beal. The club authorizes a director delegate to the Rotary International convention in Atlantic City.
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Ray S. Tannehill, elected club leader, will serve as President-elect and assumes duties in July. He was delegated to attend the upcoming events as part of the leadership transition.
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