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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

Page

5

Afternoon Bridge for Brides Select

Younger society folk met at a delightful gathering this afternoon when Miss Carolyn Rearke and Miss Katherine Mitzmaurice entertained at bridge in the home of the former on Wallace avenue for three brides to be Miss Elizabeth Douds Miss Dorothy Morehead and Miss Rebecca Reis. An artistic arrangement of spring flowers lent a festive air to the rooms and the players numbered 20. A concluding feature was the serving of refreshments and out of town guests figuring in the pleasure were Miss Helen Peay of Little Rock Ark and Miss Frances Reis of Montclair N J.

Carolyn Rearke Katherine Mitzmaurice Bridge Wallace Avenue Elizabeth Douds Dorothy Morehead Rebecca Reis Helen Peay Little Rock Ark Frances Reis Montclair N. J

Mrs Thayer Hosts Class Gathering At Delaware Avenue Home

Mrs A L Thayer welcomed twenty guests from Mrs A C Thompsons First Christian church class to her Delaware avenue home Thursday evening. The entertainment featured games and a string orchestra. Assisting hostesses were Miss Lenora Trax and Mrs C W Norris with refreshments. Out of town guest Mrs Halstead of Cortland Ohio attended.

A. L. Thayer A. C. Thompson First Christian Church Delaware Avenue Lenora Trax C. W. Norris Halstead Cortland, O

Miss Gertrude O Laughlin Hosts Rita Club Party

West Washington street social hostess Miss Gertrude O Laughlin entertained the Rita club on Thursday evening with Miss Johanna Shoaf and Miss Stella Fulkerson as guests. Sewing served as the diversion and her sister Mrs James McGivern assisted. In two weeks Miss Margretta Jackson will be hostess.

Gertrude O’laughlin West Washington Street Rita Club Johanna Shoaf Stella Fulkerson James McGivern Margretta Jackson Borough Line Street

P. E. O. Sisterhood Annual Picnic Planned

The P. E. O. sisterhood will hold its annual picnic at the home of Mrs. R. F. Roberts Barbour Place Saturday at noon. Committee members include Miss Anna Perry Miss Maude Young Miss Olivia Griffith and Mrs. Samuel Bratschie.

P. E. O. Sisterhood R. F. Roberts Barbour Place Anna Perry Maude Young Olivia Griffith Samuel Bratschie

Double Six Kensington Club Meeting Notices

Mrs Guy Bailey hosted the Double Six Kensington on Madison Avenue with sewing music and refreshments. The next meeting is planned for June 16 with Mrs John Thomas of Madison Avenue.

Guy Bailey Madison Avenue Kensington John Thomas

Entertainment at Epworth M. E. church Thursday night

On Thursday night June 1 Epworth M. E. church hosts entertainment with Mrs Almira Peas and her family album. All invited. A silver offering will be taken.

Epworth M. E Almira Peas

Engagement News Announced to Class

The Alpha class taught by Mrs. J A Perry was entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Wesley Remley on Croton avenue. Ruth Remley was announced engaged to H Clyde Brest of Court street. The bride to be has many friends and the fiancé is likewise well known. A lunch followed with Miss Elsie Nickum assisting.

J. A. Perry Wesley Remley Croton Avenue Ruth H. Clyde Brest Court Street H. T. Brest Elsie Nickum

Evening party entertains Highland school teachers

Miss Bernice Hutchison a June bride elect presided as guests Martha Waite Alma Locke and Zoe Hayes hosted Highland school teachers at the Waite home on Blaine street. Wild flowers decorated the rooms and vacation experiences provided entertainment. Miss Mabel Hutchison attended and refreshments were served.

Bernice Hutchison Martha Waite Alma Locke Zoe Hayes Highland School Waite Blaine Street Mabel Hutchison

YWHA Members Enjoy May 30 Party at Eastbrook Station

An afternoon and evening event hosted by Eastbrook station for YWHA members and YMHA guests started with a 2 pm hay ride from North Street. A basket picnic was followed by a luncheon, with many Rosenblums and Rubensons among the attendees, plus other named participants.

Eastbrook North Street Daisy Reba Dorothy Rosenblum Helen Frieda Rosenblum Essie Julia

Local society notes highlight picnics and gatherings

The P. EB. O. sisterhood plans a picnic at Mrs. R. F. Roberts's Barbour place home. Mrs. Harry Brindle hosts luncheon for brides elect Elizabeth Douds Dor othy Morehead and Mrs. Roy Shira. Mary Pearson Watson entertains the E. T. C. club. The H. A. D. club and friends picnic at Miss Zoe Hayes's Sharon line home. Lawrence chapter DAR meets Miss Anna King Rhodes Place at 8.

P. EB. O. Sisterhood R. F. Roberts Barbour Place Harry Brindle Wallace Avenue Elizabeth Douds Dorothy Morehead Roy Shira Mary Pearson Watson E. T. C. Club H. A. D. Club Zoe Hayes Sharon Line Lawrence Daughters of the American Revolution Anna King Rhodes Place

McQuiston Family Holds 16th Annual Reunion

The McQuiston family gathered for their 16th annual reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William McQuiston on New Wilmington road. About 145 relatives attended a day of visiting, games, and a group photograph after a prayer by Rev. S. B. Robinson. The next reunion is planned for the first Thursday of June with Mr. and Mrs. William Travis of North Ellwood.

McQuiston William McQuiston New Wilmington Road S. 8. Robinson Pulaski William Travis North Ellwood

Pretty dinner in Eastside home

Yellow lilies formed a dainty deco ration for the dinner given Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dunlap of Court street. The hostess was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. May Wolford and the guests were Mr. and Mrs. James A. Chambers, Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Lanning, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. J. Clyde Gilfillan, and Miss Lillian Russell. The remainder of the evening was spent informally.

W. H. Dunlap Court Street May Wolford James A. Chambers R. L. Lanning Fred Lockhart C. N. Lockhart J. Clyde Gilfillan Lillian Russell

Unexpected Club Event at Kirk Home in Moody Avenue

Iris and peonies adorned the Moody avenue home of Mr and Mrs Howard M Kirk for an Unexpected club gathering on Thursday evening. Their daughters Helen and Elizabeth Kirk and Miss Mary Eckles assisted. In two weeks Mr and Mrs Joseph Simpson will host at the Country club.

Howard M. Kirk Moody Avenue Helen and Elizabeth Kirk Mary Eckles Joseph Simpson

Circle Members Enjoy Diversions at Mrs Graham Home

Mrs William Graham hosted the K T G Circle on the Har lansburg road Thursday with familiar diversions. Mrs Homer Pence of Pollock avenue will host in two weeks and next Monday evening the members and friends will share a cache in the home of Mrs William Osler on Division street.

William Graham Harlansburg Road Homer Pence Pollock Avenue William Osler Division Street

Dinner Honoring Mrs Eakin and Miss Virginia Eakin

Mrs Gertrude Booser of Quest street hosted a dinner with her mother Mrs John W Ashton of Johnstown to honor aunt Mrs D V Eakin and Miss Virginia Eakin who depart after graduation for Idaho to settle. June 1 marks Mrs Booser's sixth wedding anniversary.

Gertrude Booser Quest Street John W. Ashton Johnstown D. V. Eakin Virginia Eakin Idaho Mrs. Booser

Mrs Wilkison Hosts North Hill Kensington Group

Mrs H A Wilkison of Park Avenue entertained the North Hill Kensington group Thursday afternoon with assistance from her daughter Katheryn and sister Miss Minnie Davidson. In two weeks they will host husbands at a picnic dinner at Mr and Mrs J H Frew's home.

H. A. Wilkison Park Avenue North Hill Kensington Katheryn Minnie Davidson J. H. Frew

Kensington T A C meeting focuses on sewing and refreshments

Sewing and refreshments were the principal issues at the T A C Kensington meeting held Thursday in the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Gaston. She was assisted by Mrs. Bertha Thompson and Mrs. Helen Maloney who will host again in two weeks.

T. A. C. Kensington Elizabeth Gaston Bertha Thompson Helen Maloney

Thursday Sewing Circle Hosts Picnic Plan

Mrs. Henry Halley of North Mer cer street hosted the Thursday Sewing circle with special guest Mrs. Melville assisting in refreshments. The circle will hold a family picnic on the first Thursday of July.

Henry Halley North Mercer Street Melville

Alauda Club Hosts Guests For Thursday Evening

Mrs. Clarence Updegraff of Delaware avenue hosted the Alauda club with guests Mrs. George McIntosh of Hillsville and Mrs. Frank Robinson. Sew ing and refreshments were enjoyed. A picnic at the park is planned in a week.

Clarence Updegraff Delaware Avenue Alauda Club George McIntosh Hillsville Frank Robinson

Dr Shaffer Returns From Chicago Postgrad Course

Dr T M Shaffer of 719 East Washington street returns from Chicago after completing a special course at the Illinois Post Graduate school. He travels home with his wife and their young daughter.

T. M. Shaffer East Washington Street Chicago Illinois Post Graduate School

Mrs Rhodes Hosts Kensington Group For June Picnic

Mrs. James F. Rhodes of East Washington street entertained the G. G. G. Kensington Wednesday afternoon to discuss plans for a picnic at the park at noon on June 7.

James F. Rhodes East Washington Street G. G. G. Kensington

Kindergarten Picnic Near Glen Dale Springs

A Thursday picnic for 25 kindergarten children occurred in the woods near Glen Dale springs under chaperones Miss Hazel Thorndell Miss Marian Sankey Mrs Frank Hyde and guest Mrs O J South of Pittsburg. After lunch the group played games. Miss Thorndell plans to leave for Detroit Sunday evening with a return to the city in the fall.

Glendale Springs Hazel Thorndell Marian Sankey Frank Hyde O. J Pittsburg Thorndell Detroit Mich

Senior Class Picnic At Volant On Train and Machines

Members of the senior class of the high school spent Thursday at Volant for their annual picnic. They enjoyed rowing and games as diversions and were served a delicious dinner.

Volant

Sharp street club adds two new members in Thursday gathering

Misses Jessie and Ada Gold hosted the U. T. Dz. club on Sharp street Thursday evening with two new members welcomed. Music and refreshments marked the event and Mrs. A. Tunison of Cleveland avenue will host in two weeks.

Jessie Ada Gold Sharp Street U. T. Dz. Club A. Tunison Cleveland Avenue

Picnic Planned at Cascade Park With Local Hosts

Plans for a Cascade park picnic on Thursday June 22 feature the meeting of the Van Dette Kensington with Mrs J D Ingham of Maryland Avenue. Arrangements are led by Mrs John Bay Mrs J M Nelson Mrs H W Keagy and Mrs Lyle Emery. Special guests last evening included Mrs E L Whittaker Mrs O R Shields Mrs Clara Taylor and Miss Ethel Kerr. Mrs Book assisted in serving refreshments.

Cascade Park van Dette Kensington J. D. Ingham Maryland Avenue John Bay J. M. Nelson H. W. Keagy Lyle Emery E. L. Whittaker O. R. Shields Clara Taylor Ethel Kerr Petersburg Book

Marriage License Granted in Pittsburg

Katherine Brenneman of New Castle and Charles J Richards of Jersey City New Jersey were issued a marriage license in Pittsburg on Thursday.

Pittsburg Katherine 5. Brenneman New Castle Charles J. Richards Jersey City N. J

Visiting Daughter Sees Eleanor Marshall at Beaver College

Mrs. W. J. Marshall of Court Street traveled to Beaver to visit her daughter Eleanor Marshall who attends college there this morning.

W. J. Marshall Court Street Beaver Eleanor Marshall

Miss Anna Mescall Hosts Silver Shower for Mary Fee Bride-elect

In honor of Miss Mary Fee a bride-elect, Miss Anna Mescall of West Parkway entertained a silver shower Thursday evening. Guests from the Bell Telephone office and others attended. Music and refreshments, with assistance from her sister Mrs. Mary Sheridan.

Mary Fee Anna Mescall West Parkway Bell Telephone Office Mary Sheridan

Mrs George Alexander Carpenter to entertain at Kensingtons

Mrs George Alexander Carpenter of Wallace avenue will entertain at two afternoon Kensingtons next week on Tuesday and Wednesday.

George Alexander Carpenter Wallace Avenue Kensingtons

Mercerized Linen Suitings For Summer Colors

Attractive suiting with a sheen many desire offers a full range of colors for summer wear. Purchasers are drawn to the bright finishes and breathable fabric, ideal for warm weather wardrobes and dressy casual occasions.

Y W C A Notes Surprise Party For Mrs Evans

Thursday Night Graded Bible class with 14 members planned a surprise party for Mrs Arnold Evans near Arlington avenue. They gathered at her home for games and music with self invited refreshments and a gift of sherbet glasses from the group.

Arnold Evans Arlington Avenue Evans

Mrs Reeves And Relatives Plan Extended Trip

Mrs C H Reeves of Boyles Avenue Mrs A H McBride of Carlisle Street and Mrs Herbert Samuels of Highland Avenue depart this evening for Mason City Iowa for an extended stay. Mrs Reeves will join her husband and spend two months at Clear Lake near Mason City while the latter two visit relatives.

C. H. Reeves Boyles Avenue A. H. McBride Carlisle Street Herbert Samuels Highland Avenue Mason City Reeves Clear Lake

Eighth Grade Picnic Planned Near Alborns Mills

Pupils of Room 6 taught by Miss Julia Baker will picnic this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Weinsehenk near Alborns Mills. If rain, the gathering moves to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wilkinson of Park Avenue.

Julia Baker W. H. Weinsehenk Alborns Mills H. A. Wilkison Park Avenue

Pollyanna and We Wantu Clubs Host Afternoon Party

The Pollyanna clubs and the We wantu club plan a 1:30 PM gathering tomorrow afternoon at the association. A pleasing program will be carried out. The Knitting Mill girls with Miss Alice Elder and Miss Sue Cramer will join a picnic at the park tomorrow afternoon and take supper there.

Pollyanna Wewantu Knitting Mill Alice Elder Sue Cramer Association

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