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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1914

Page

3

Current Events Picnic At Park

The Current Events circle held its annual picnic at Cascade park on Tuesday evening. Seventy five members and guests attended a deli cious menu was served in the grove followed by social time. The committee included Mrs Frank Douds Mrs J A Breckenridge Miss Harriet Blanchard Mrs I Griffith Mrs John M Butz Mrs H E Bleakley Mrs J C Dwyer Miss Dell Davidson Miss Mollie Davis and Mrs J C Gilfillan.

Cascade Park Frank €. Douds J. A. Breckenridge Harriet Blanchard I. Griffith John M. Butz H. E. Bleakley J. C. Dwyer Dell Davidson Mollie Davis J. C. Gilfillan

Community notices and gatherings listed for local residents

The text lists multiple social events including a McQuiston reunion at Adam McQuiston’s home, Central Circle park picnic at noon, Mrs. Andrew Dietterle hosting A M D Kensington, a Mary Mossman and George Hamilton Beattie wedding at Highland United Presbyterian church, Thursday Night dance at the park, Niagara club all day session hosted by Mrs. Martha Morse, L J 8 club hosted by Mrs Daniel Heindel, high school juniors picnic supper and matinee dance at the park, Highland Book club meetings with Mrs F P Butz and Mrs John Showers hosting Thursday Sewing Circle, and W W T Kensington meeting with Mrs C L DeRoss.

McQuiston Adam McQuiston Central Circle Andrew Dietterle East Washington Street Mary Mossman George Hamilton Beattie Cleveland Highland United Presbyterian Church Martha Morse Bell Avenue Niagara Club Daniel Heindel Almira A Highland Book Club F. P. Butz Carlisle Street John Showers Smithfield Street W. W. T. Kensington C. L. DeRoss Liberty Street

Family Dinner Honors Mrs Earle’s Homecoming After a Decade

Mrs W J Earl of Oakland California hosted a family dinner on County Line street with 20 guests to mark her daughter Mrs M A Halle’s visit home after ten years. Music enriched the pleasant gathering and a group photo was taken.

W. J. Earl Oakland Cal M. A. Halle County Line Street Earle

Engagement of Robert M Russell Jr and Freda Frost

The engagement of Robert McWatty Russell Jr of New Wilmington and Miss Freda Frost of Germantown Philadelphia has been announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Henry W Frost. Russell is the son of Dr Robert M Russell president of Westminster College and is well known in local society.

Robert McWatty Russell, Jr New Wilmington Freda Frost School House Lane Germantown Philadelphia Henry W. Frost Robert M. Russell Westminster College

Loan exhibit of birds shells and butterflies at high school

Collection of birds insects and shells secured for a week long loan exhibit at the high school under Federated Woman's clubs. Shells loaned by Mrs EK S Phillips and Mrs Albert Thayer. butterflies and many birds including an eagle from Kansas and hummingbirds. Local dolls and flood relics also featured with a call for donations and doll loans to the YWCA by June 8.

Federated Woman's Clubs EK. S. Phillips Albert Thayer Kansas Old Black Crow Sammy Jay Bird Green Forest Carmi Grovey E. L Phillips E. A. Fenton M. 8. Gibson James Blackwood George Ramsey

Mossman-Beattie Wedding Guests List Reported

Guests arriving today for the Mossman Beattie wedding include Miss Helen Smith of Bellaire Ohio Miss Mary Vischer of Wellington Ohio and Mr and Mrs Frank B Smith of Youngstown Ohio. Additional expected guests on Thursday include Mr and Mrs George Reuben Brown Mr and Mrs Charles Stocker Mr and Mrs George Snyder Mrs J Livingston Taylor Oscar Horn all of Cleveland and Oscar Bechtel of New York.

Helen Smith Bellaire Mary Vischer Wellington Frank B. Smith Youngstown George Reuben Brown Charles Stocker George Snyder J. Livingston Taylor Oscar Horn Cleveland Oscar Bechtel New York

Kensington Honors Bride and Social News Note

Mrs. Clarence Fischer hosted a Kensington gathering for bride elect Miss Mary Mossman at Park Avenue Tuesday afternoon with music and informal visiting. Miss Ellen Fischer helped serve refreshments and Miss Harriet Leslie plans a Kensington event at the Y W C A on Saturday June 13.

Kensington Mary Mossman Clarence Fischer Park Avenue North Hill Kensington Ellen Fischer Harriet Leslie

Union Class Picnic to Be Held at Cascade Park

The sophomore and junior classes of the high school will hold a picnic at Cascade park Friday afternoon. Meeting place for those going is the New Castle pharmacy and the time is 2 o clock. The report that the picnic was to have been held Thursday is a mistake.

Cascade Park New Castle

June Wedding Is Announced For Lena McConnell Cromie

A wide circle of friends announces the engagement of Miss Lena McConnell of 130 North Cochran street and Milligan T. Cromie of Beckford street. No date is set for the wedding, but it will occur in the latter part of June. The bride elect resides with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Walter McConnell and is described as amiable and pretty. the fiancé is well known.

Lena McConnell North Cochran Street Milligan T. Cromie Beckford Street Walter McConnell

Sara Gallagher Birthday Celebration At Gallagher Home

The EB U G club and friends gathered at Mrs. Frank Gallagher’s John Street home Monday to celebrate Sara Gallagher’s 20th birthday. After games, a menu was served by Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs. Gi Ve Hamill, and Sara received many gifts. Attending were Elizabeth Keelen Laura McBride Mazie Dicks Sara Gallagher Margaret Patton Margaret Thompson Sallie Cavender Sadie Clark Althea Stewart Gladys Hamill Leon Thompson D D Kelley Donald Warnock Hughie ONeill Frank Grimm Lloyd Hamill Floyd Hamill Norman Gallagher Michael Rutherford and Harry Colley.

EB. U. G. Club Hame Frank Gallagher John Street Sara Gallagher Gallagher Gi Ve Hamill Sara Elizabeth Keelen Laura McBride Mazie Dicks Margaret Patton Margaret Thompson Sallie Cavender Sadie Clark Althea Stewart Gladys Hamill Messrs Leon Thompson D. D. Kelley Donald Warnock Hughie O'Neill Frank Grimm Lloyd Hamill Floyd Hamill Norman Gallagher Michael Rutherford Harry Colley

Croton couple hosts missionaries to India at supper

Dr and Mrs W L Campbell of Croton avenue entertained six missionaries to India at dinner in the park Tuesday evening. Guests included Rev J W Ballantyne Rev Osborne Crow Rev J G Campbell Dr M M Brown Miss Jennie B Morrison and Miss Fannie Martin Mr and Miss McCall of Lowellville also attended.

W. L. Campbell Croton Avenue India Park J. W. Ballantyne Osborne Crow J. G. Campbell M. M. Brown Jennie B. Morrison Fannie Martin

Inner Circle degree team meets in Sharon with 103 candidates

Twenty two members of the Inner Circle degree team attended a Sharon meeting where 103 candidates took the degree, six from New Castle. A banquet followed at the P. H. C. temple with seating for 265.

Inner Circle Sharon New Castle P. H. C. Temple

Elwilda Kensington Members Hostess and Guests

Members of the Elwilda Kensington enjoyed sewing Victrola music and refreshments at Mrs. J. Will Neff’s South Mill street home. Sixteen guests attended and were assisted by her daughters Pearl and Edna. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. J. W. Mc Creary of Court street.

Elwilda Kensington J. Will Neff South Mill Street Pearl Edna J. W. McCreary Court Street

Mrs McDevitt Hosts A. O. H. Club Euchre Night

Mrs James McDevitt of 302 Home street entertained the A. O. H. club Tuesday evening. Guests filled six tables and played euchre. Prizes went to Harry Steiner and Mrs Norris. Other winners were Mrs Johanna Meskill and Mrs Daugherty. Next meeting will be at Mrs Edward Cavender's on West Washington street.

James McDevitt Home Street A. O. H. Club Euchre Harry Steiner Norris Johanna Meskill Daugherty Edward Cavender West Washington Street

High School Exhibit to Lend Art Pieces Safely

Persons loaning valuable articles for the loan art exhibit next week are assured of safety at the high school. The building is practically fire proof and there will be two watchmen during the day and one at night to guard the collection.

Surprise F. I. G. club party honors Mrs. Shinn

Mrs. Kate Shinn of the Preston block was surprised by the F. I. G. club where fifteen members attended. Music and games entertained the guests. Mrs. Shinn received a jardinier and fern. Mrs. Carl Myland sang. Refreshments were served.

Kate Shinn Preston Block Shinn Fern Carl Myland

S. M. G. Club Plans Evening Class Night Attending

Members of the S. M. G. club meet at 7 tonight at the home of Misses Genevieve and Leah Dewberry on Young street to attend the high school class night exercises.

S. M. G. Club Genevieve Leah Dewberry Young Street

Lusk and McVey Family Reunion Set for June 13

The annual reunion of the Lusk and McVey families will be held at J. H. Lusk’s home near New Wilmington on Thursday, June 13.

Lusk and McVey J. H. Lusk New Wilmington

Wedding of Miss Margaret McCurdy and Robert Nesbitt

A number of relatives from the vicinity attend the ceremony of Miss Margaret McCurdy of Lowellville and Robert Nesbitt of this city held this afternoon in a local church observers report a simple but joyous event.

Margaret McCurdy Lowellville Robert Nesbitt

Gorge Jacob and Mary Michael Win Pittsburg Marriage License

Gorge Jacob of this city and Mary Michael of Pittsburg secured a marriage license in Pittsburg on Tuesday.

Pittsburg eGorge Jacob Mary Michael

Girls' Kensington Event Hosted by Miss Georgine Maxwell

Miss Georgine Maxwell of Winter Avenue will entertain the Girls' Kensington group Friday evening, hosting an informal gathering with plans and social conversation on the agenda.

Kensington Georgine Maxwell Winter Avenue

Kensington Meeting Postponed From Tuesday to Friday

The Tuesday Kensington gathering planned yesterday at Mrs. Margaret Hays home on Winter Avenue was rescheduled to Friday due to unspecified reasons.

Kensington Margaret Hays Winter Avenue

Lotus Kensington Hostesses Share Afternoon Delights

Mrs Harry McCaskey hosted Lotus Kensington on Whippo Street Tuesday afternoon with light refreshments and social diversions. Mrs Robert Clark of Butler Avenue will host the group in two weeks.

Lotus Kensington Harry McCaskey Whippo Street Robert Clark Butler Avenue

Ritchie Family to Return from Brevard NC

Mr and Mrs David Watson Ritchie and son David Jr with Mrs Margaret Wilson have enjoyed an extended stay at Brevard North Carolina and are expected home Thursday.

David Watson Ritchie David, Jr

Dance Series at Country Club Hosts Second Event

The second informal dance at the Country Club will take place Friday evening with dinner preceding the dance, continuing the social series.

Indoor School Picnic At Home Street School

Pupils of all grades at Home Street School enjoyed an indoor picnic yesterday inside the building. A pleasant time was had and refreshments were served.

Home Street

Wide Awake Club Meeting Postponed One Week

The meeting scheduled for Friday at Miss Hazel Rigby's home on South Mill street is postponed for one week.

Hazel Rigby South Mill Street

Junior League Class Picnics at Cascade Park

Mrs J P Allen and twenty two Epworth church Junior League members enjoyed a picnic at Cascade Park yesterday afternoon and evening with a communal supper in the grove. They returned to the city early in the evening.

J. P. Allen Epworth Church Cascade Park the Grove

Miss Hazel Orr Returns Home from Greeley

Miss Hazel Orr of Monrie street spent winter and spring in Greeley Colorado and has returned to her home city.

Hazel Orr Monrie Street Greeley, Col

Local Notes and Social Mentions in City News

Personal announcements include the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. William Stiritz of Garfield avenue. Visitors GR James Edie of Eastbrook and Mrs. Goldie Ripple of Hillsville were in the city. Isaac Jones of Woodlawn left after a brief stay. Dean Clark of Butter avenue is ill. Miss Marion Kremkan of Detroit has been visiting. Jeff Dickson of Ontario, Oregon also listed.

William Stiritz Garfield Avenue James Edie Eastbrook Goldie Ripple Hillsville Isaac Jones Woodlawn Dean Robert Clark Butter Avenue Marion Kremkan Detroit Mich Jeff Dickson Ontario Oregon

Local Residents Activity Report from Blaine to Reynolds Streets

Monday visits and short trips populate the community notes with residents such as Miss Nell Penrose East Washington street and Miss Bronwen Jenkins Woodlawn. Several others recover from illness or conclude visits, including Master Edward Haynes Cunningham avenue and Mrs. Julia Ann Hill Hillsville.

Nell Penrose East Washington Street June Stalker Pittsburg Carmi Glover East Street Bronwen Jenkins Woodlawn William Jennings Youngstown Gladys Williams Reynolds Street Warren Edward Haynes Cunningham Avenue Frank Smith Oak Street Julia Ann Hill Hillsville Jessie Simmons Youngstowns Thomas Vaughn South Jefferson Street Elizabeth Williams Myfanwy Williams Indiana State Normal

Commencement trips take local families abroad

Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Robinson and children Nancy and Harry of Walnut Street have left by car for Cornwall-on-the-Hudson to attend their son William's commencement. They expect to be away about two weeks as the Lehigh Portland Cement Company undergoes a mid month transition.

Lehigh Portland Cement Company J. Howard Robinson Nancy Harry Walnut Street Tehir Cornwall-on-the Hudson William

YMCA Dormitory Rooms Filled by City Men

City men occupy all but five rooms in the YMCA dormitory turning the center into a hub for young men without local homes. The Crestomathian Bible class meets Thursday at 6 30 with supper and a special speaker scheduled for the class session.

Crestomathian Bible

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ee Bou Metzler Mather Bros. CO Mather Bros Washington St Johnstown Shipler Blanche Shipler Clutton Gretchen Barnes J. N. Euwer South Mill St Euwer’s June White Killarney Marseilles Belfast Lusk-McVey J. F. Edgar Blaine Street MO. C. Dwyer, Jeweler E. L. Owens Bell Union 440
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