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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

3

Hershey Chapter Closes Season With Dinner Meeting

The Hershey auxiliary ended its season with a dinner at the First Presbyterian church attended by over 50. Mrs. H. E. Golder chaired a business session reporting on officers and committees. Speakers included Mrs. A B Fankhouser on Pulaski Presbyterial highlights and Mrs. Howard Magill on the Pittsburg biennial meeting.

First Presbyterian Church Hershey Mont Magill George Hamilton David Ritchie Ira Ramsey L. C. Mantz Harry Rea William Woodworth R. E. Larry Archibald Davis J. A. McNeill M. S. Kelly H. E. Golder A. B. Fankhouser Pulaski Golder Howard Magill Shenango

Gleaners of Second United Presbyterian Meet at Harlandsburg

Mrs Norman Patton hosted 34 Gleaners on Harlnsburg road with special guest Mrs William Dunlap. Mrs Heber Anderson led the evening on Our Southern Neighbors. Plans were set for a June 19 church chicken supper and an annual picnic at Mrs Frank Bovard's home.

Norman Patton HarlJansburg Road Second United Presbyterian Church William Dunlap Heber Anderson Oscar Alexander Frank Bovard Harlansburg Road

Chicago Pageant Club Hosts Tureen Dinner at Klingensmith Home

Members of the Chicago Pageant club of Review 98 entertained at a tureen dinner hosted by Mrs. W. J. Klingensmith at 521 North Cedar Street. Thirty guests dined at 6:30 pm and a business meeting planned a card party for Friday June 12 and a ham fry on June 6 at Cascade Park.

Chicago Pageant Club of Review W. J. Klingensmith North Cedar Street Cascade Park

T B L club to hold regular meeting at Lakewood pavilion

Members of the T B L club will meet Thursday evening at Lakewood pavilion on June 4 for their scheduled gathering.

T. B. L. Club Lakewood Pavilion

P T A Executives Entertain At Dinner

Members of the retiring Arthur McGill Parent-Teacher Association board and their guests enjoyed a Monday evening chicken dinner at First United Presbyterian Church. The event featured iris centerpieces, shadow picture entertainment by teachers, and a concluding games session led by hospitality committee members.

Arthur McGill Parent-Teacher Association Jay L. Reed First United Presbyterian Church R. G. Leslie Arthur McGill School Ruth Wilson Mildred Burleson Dorothy Guy Jameson Memorial Hospital John Byers

Wimodausis Club to Sew for Jameson Memorial June

The Wimodausis Club will preside at weekly sewing sessions in June for hospital ring work. Mrs. W. H. Martin leads the meetings for the next four weeks from 9 to 12, inviting local women to attend and assist.

Jameson Memorial Hospital Wimodausis Club W. H. Martin

Shower Honors New Castle Couple Frank Miller

Courtesy shower for Mr and Mrs Frank Miller at their New Castle borough home on a Saturday evening. Fifty guests enjoyed pink and white décor with roses and valley lilies as table accents while gifts were opened and refreshments served by Mrs Miller Mrs Anne Cunningham and Mrs Lizzie Vogan.

Frank Miller New Castle Borough Miller Anne Cunningham Lizzie Vogan

Richael Family Holds Fourth Memorial Day Reunion

Descendants of Henry Richael gathered at the Liberty Grange hall on Har lansburg road for their fourth annual reunion on Memorial Day with 140 attendees. President David Richael led a brief business session and officers were elected: Willis Richael president, George Hettenbaugh vice president, Frank Forrest treasurer, Carl Richael secretary. The event included music and sports as lasting memories were renewed.

Jolly Jokers Club Meeting Postponed Indefinitely

The Jolly Jokers club announces that its Wednesday evening meeting is postponed indefinitely due to unspecific reasons. Members are advised to watch for further notices from club officers.

New Galilee Woman Honored on Birthday

A Saturday gathering at Mrs. George C. McBride’s New Galilee home honored Martha S. Patterson on her 88th birthday. Four generations were present with a cake by Mary Patterson, musical selections by George McBride and others, and a noon dinner. The guest list included several local families from Enon Valley and New Galilee. Patterson attended the golden wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Clark in Westfield Grange last week.

George C. McBride New Galilee Marthas. Patterson Mary Patterson George McBride Virginia Evans Louis Howard Frank Cowperthwaite Everette Taylor New Castle John Smith W. E. Patterson Mary D. C W. R. Clark Westfield Grange

Farewell Party Honors Kokonut Klub Member

A Kokonut Klub farewell in Youngstown Ohio honored Miss Theresia Figuly who departs Wednesday morning for New York to sail on the Europa with her father to visit relatives in Germany. The informal gathering included lunch for fifteen guests before her two month visit.

Youngstown Kokonut Klub Theresia Figuly New York Europa Germany Miss Figuly

Hospital Alumnae Meeting Postponed Tonight

Members of the New Castle Hospital Alumnae will note that the meeting scheduled for this evening has been postponed until Tuesday June 9. At this session matters of importance will be given attention, preceded by the usual routine.

New Castle Hospital

Three Annual Co W Grimm Family Reunion Held at Walma

The third annual Grimm family reunion met at the Walma homestead on Decoration Day with a lawn picnic, sports including baseball and horse shoe games, and a business meeting electing Peter S. Grimm as president and Rosella Grimm as vice president secretary and treasurer Gladys Grimm. The table committee included Bertha Candioto Rosela Grimm Gladys Grimm and Gladys Hoover. Visitors included Catherine Blews and daughter Mary Lou Archibald Graham and Clyde Shellenberger attended. Next reunion date and place undecided.

Co. W. Grimm Walma Peter S. Grimm Rosella Grimm Gladys Grimm Bertha Candioto Rosela Grimm Gladys Hoover Catherine Blews Mary Lou Archibald Graham Clyde Shellenberger

Katherine Von Boras Missionary Society Meets at St Johns

The Katherine Von Boras Missionary Society of St John's Lutheran church met Monday evening at Selma Benson's Gardner Stop home with assistant hostess Mrs Reuben Johnson. Mrs Milo Steele led a China Today devotional as Mrs Oscar Benson presided. Selma Benson reported on the Chicora conference. A July 15 Castle Beach picnic was planned and August meeting set with Mrs Clara Gray Arlington Avenue.

Katherine von Boras Clara Gray Arlington Avenue

Earnest Workers Class Meets at Bethany Lutheran Church

Mrs Ruth Garber hosted the Earnest Workers Class of Bethany Lutheran Church for their regular monthly meeting. Mrs W E McMillen opened the devotionals and Mrs Edne Kirkwood presided over the business session with plans for new class activities. A social period followed with fancy work and a delicious lunch served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Helen Hatfield. The next meeting is July 9 at Mrs Helen Hatfield on Morton Street.

Ruth Garber Sampson Bethany Lutheran Church W. E. McMillen Edne Kirkwood Helen Hatfield Morton Street

American aid funds Arc de Carrousel restoration in Paris

Paris reports American financier Thomas Cochran provides dollars to restore the Arc de Carrousel at the Tuileries end of the gardens. The pink marble monument, first raised under Napoleon, features the famous four bronze horses copied from the St Mark's horses in Venice.

Paris Thomas Cochran Arc du Carrousel Tuileries Gardens Napoleon St. Marks Venice

J H W Society Entertains Girls

The Jean Hill Williamson society of the Highland United Presbyterian church hosted the Highland King's Daughters for their monthly meeting. A brief business session was led by Mrs. R F Conway followed by a playlet "Janey" staged by Mrs. T S Elliott with participants Lois Williamson Bertha Dodds Thelma Howell and others. A social hour and lunch concluded the gathering hosted by several members.

Jean Hill Williamson

Birthday Party for Frances Cope Is Honored

Mrs Homer Miles hosted a birthday gathering at Bradley Avenue for her niece Frances Cope on her eleventh birthday. Games and prizes entertained the children with Beatrice Taylor and Dorothy McElroy receiving awards. A yellow and white decorated dining room featured a large candlelit cake as the centerpiece.

Homer Miles Bradley Avenue Frances Cope Beatrice Taylor Dorothy McElroy Albert Jones Cope Elizabeth Taylor Joan Lawton Anetha Sweet Juanita Lewis Mildred Gregor Ellen Piccare Betty Hughes Gwendolyn Thomas Cecila Jane Turner Betty Jane Cope Clarabelle Cope

Local girls receive degree at Goucher College

The Degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on a large class at Goucher College in Baltimore Maryland. Two New Castle girls are named among the graduates Julia McJunkin Furst and Sara Lee Coban both daughters of local residents. They will return to New Castle this week to spend the summer with their parents.

Goucher College Baltimore New Castle Julia McJunkin Furst J. K. Furst Winter Avenue Sara Lee Coban Herby McGoun Lincoln Avenue

Edna Cavanaugh Weds George F Northey in Carngie Pittsburgh

Miss Edna Cavanaugh daughter of Mrs B Cavanaugh of Pittsburgh married George F Northey son of Mr and Mrs George Northey of Carnegie on Saturday May 30 at 5 30 pm. Rev Charles B Wingerd of Central Presbyterian officiated at the brides sister Mrs John F Walters home 923 Adams street. Luella Giles of Carnegie acted as matron of honor and George Giles of Carnegie was best man. Flower girls Luella Walters and Betty Clay. Eighteen guests dined at the brides table with bowls of roses. The couple will reside at Mt Washington and he works at Duquesne Light Company.

Edna Cavanaugh B. Cavanaugh Pittsburgh George F. Northey George Northey Carnegie Charles B. Wingerd Central Presbyterian Church John F. Walters Adams Street Luella Giles George Giles Luella Walters Betty Clay Northey Mt. Washington The Duquesne Light Company of

Weekend guests visit Lincoln Avenue resident

Agnes McLaughlin of Lincoln Avenue hosted a weekend gathering with Miss Margaret James of Erie. The group included LeRoy Erickson, Dick Rawe, and Bill McLaughlin, all University of Pittsburgh students or affiliates.

Agnes McLaughlin Lincoln Avenue Margaret James Erie Pitt LeRoy Erickson Dick Rawe Bill McLaughlin University of Pittsburgh

A G P Postpones Club Meeting Notice

The A G P club meeting with Mrs. John Ear is postponed due to a death. It will now be held Wednesday, June 10, at the same location.

A G. P. Club John Ear

Rev Stephen Revak Weds Julia Ambrus at Hungarian church

A high noon ceremony at the First Hungarian Baptist church Reynolds street united Miss Julia Ambrus daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ambrus of Los Angeles with Rev Stephen Revak son of Mr and Mrs John Revak. The service featured a double ring rite and was officiated by Rev G M Landis with several pastors assisting. A reception for about 150 guests followed at the church parsonage and the couple plan to reside there while Revak assumes duties as pastor.

Julia Ambrus John Ambrus Los Angeles Calif Balint Kish Wilson Avenue First Baptist Church L. Lovas Akron Ohio Bertalan Youngstown Petruson Homestead Boras Cleveland Petrie Rose Balogh Mary Zoltanie Anna Koch Anna Balogh Rosie Koch Ethel Bara John Petruson Alexander Zoltanne Louis Gentsy Revak East Reynolds Street Los Angeles Bible Institute International Baptist Seminary of Fast Orange

Stag dinner clubs gathered across streets and avenues

Wimodausis members and women met at Jameson Memorial Hospital for a stag dinner overview. Hostesses included Mrs. S. M. Potter, Mrs. Wells, Mrs. William Sand man, Mrs. Frank Johnston and others at locations on Neshannock Boulevard, North street, Brooklyn avenue, Court street, Lawalla Street, Wilmington road, Norwood avenue, Cascade street and Park avenue.

J. G. A. Club S. M. Potter Neshannock Boulevard Wells North Street William Sandman Brooklyn Avenue Y. O. A. Girls Club Frank Johnston Court Street G. K. W. Kensington Clyde Barry Lawalla Club J. B. Massie Ray Street Priscilla George Stone Wilmington Road O. D Russel Crane Farrison Street Jameson Memorial Hospital Wimodausis Bridge Club Samuel Frank J. A. McFail Norwood Avenue L. O. A. Club Robert Keeing Cascade Street Albert Plick Park Avenue

Baldwin Bible Class Hosts Monthly Meeting at Highland Pres

Members of the Baldwin Bible Class of Highland United Presbyterian Church gather Thursday evening for the regular monthly business and social meeting at 401 East Wallace Avenue hosted by Mrs. Irvine A Ralph. Mrs. Thelma Merrilees Mrs. J W Patterson Mrs F W Moorehead and Mrs Flora McDill assist. The Jean Hu Williamson Missionary Society will present a play titled Janey and Alfred Owens will speak on The Neighborhood House.

Baldwin Bible Class Highland United Presbyterian Church Irvine A Ralph East Wallace Avenue Thelma Merrilees J. W Patterson F. W. Moorehead Flora McDill Jean Hu

Miss Elizabeth Woods Returns Home For Summer

Miss Elizabeth Woods daughter of the Rev and Mrs Oscar Woods pastor of the Bethany Lutheran church East Washington street arrived home Monday for the summer after completing her second year at Lankenau hospital Philadelphia She has another year there before finishing her course.

Elizabeth Woods Oscar Woods Bethany Lutheran Church East Washington Street Lankenau Hospital Philadelphia Miss Woods

1929 Five Hundred Club Meets at Mrs Flynn Home

The 1929 Five Hundred Club will be entertained this evening at the home of Mrs. J. J. Flynn on West Edison Avenue.

J. J. Flynn West Edison Avenue

Daughters Return from Ohio Visit with Local Friends

Hazelcroft avenue residents recount a trip to Lorraine Ohio visiting Mrs S P Webber and Mr and Mrs Clarence Hitchcock. They also spent time with Mrs John Biden of Sheffield. They report an interesting journey.

Virginia Marjorie Mary Hazelcroft Avenue Lorrain, O S. P. Webber Clarence Hitchcock John Biden Sheffield

Modern Cinderella Club Honors Members At South Mercer Gathering

The Modern Cinderella Club met at Florence and Mary Bordonaro's home on South Mercer street for a social session to honor Josephine Morgan and Helen Mancine on birthday anniversaries. Prizes went to Mary Morgan, Amelia Filigenzi and Mary Bordonaro. lunch followed. Next meeting is June 12 with Mary Filigenzi as hostess.

Cinderella Club Florence Mary Bordonaro South Mercer Street Josephine Morgan Helen Mancine Mary Morgan Amelia Filigenzi Mary Filigenzi Maitland Street

H G L Girls Club Members to Be Entertained Friday

Members of the H. G. L. Girls Club will be entertained on Friday with plans for an evening program. Details of the event include socialize and a light refreshments segment.

H. G. L. Girls Club

Return From Visit by Wallace and East Falls Party

Miss Sadie Elliott and Miss Pearl Dufford of Wallace avenue Miss Ella Brown and Mrs W H Ross of East Falls street have returned from Tyrone Pa where they visited over the holiday.

Sadie Elliott Pearl Dufford Wallace Avenue Ella Brown W. H. Ross East Falls Street Tyrone

Return From Trip

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Nielsen return from a trip with no further details available in the text.

Arlington Guests Share Evening With Local Hosts

An evening gathering hosted by Mrs. Claude Norris and Miss Irene Williams of Arlington avenue drew guests from Detroit including Mrs. Nelie Dickson and pairs such as Mr. and Mrs. George Cross and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Euring along with Lois Gaston and Viola Jackson. The Detroit visitors were listed as entertaining house guests.

Claude Norris Irene Williams Arlington Avenue Detroit Nelie Dickson Fern Street George Cross Frank Euring Lois Gaston Viola Jackson Michigan

Quanequa Club Shifts Meeting to Wednesday

The Quanequa club members plan a Wednesday evening gathering at Mrs. William Stewart's home on Highland avenue instead of the previously announced Thursday date.

Quanequa Club William Stewart Highland Avenue

Ramona Club Members to Visit Mr A P Miller Home

Ramona Club members will be received Friday evening by Mr A P Miller in her home on Cumberland Avenue.

Ramona Club A. P. Miller Cumberland Avenue

Local Folks Entertained at Numerous Parties

Local residents hosted multiple gatherings during a festive period described as lively and sociable with neighbors joining in through shared meals music and conversation across several evenings.

Holiday fund draws gifts from Sharon residents

The Sharon Country club gathering over the holiday featured donations from local residents. Mrs J P Whitia gave for Mrs F H Buhi Mrs J S Fruit Attorney and Mrs W W Braham and daughter of this city.

Sharon Country Club J. P. Whitia F. H. Buhi J. S. Fruit W. W. Braham

Margaret Copeland Circle Plans Summer Picnic

Members of Section 1 of the Margaret Copeland Circle met Monday evening with Mrs. John Miller in East New Castle. Mrs. John King led devotionals and business, plans for a summer picnic were made, capsule friends and gifts were exchanged, a lunch was served, and the group set to meet next with Mrs. H. A. Anderson.

Margaret Copeland Third United Presbyterian Church John Miller East New Castle John King Miller Merle Fleeger H. A. Anderson

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