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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1915

Page

3

Toy Shop entertainment at high school auditorium

A mid eighties French toy shop hosts The Toy Shop entertainment under Miss Louise Treadwell. The play uses pantomime and dance to show a day in the shop ending with a departing Fairy dancing doll. Cast features George Long as shopkeeper and Madam Mabel Clendenin with a child audience expected for a matinee.

Louise Treadwell George 8. Long Wallace Allen James Jandernal Wallace Clendenin Virginia Rice Sally Lou Offutt Louise McGonigle Vivian Spencer Robert Beader Elizabeth Veach Esther Hawley Helen Cotton Winifred Johnson Charles Johnson, Jr Alice Smith Mary Beader James Smith, Jr William Beader Margaret Byers Dorothy Leavy Leander Kirk Bonnel White Elinor McKee Mary Patterson Clara Cotton Katherine Cotton Jane Agnes Phillips Elizabeth Byers Eleanor Treadwell Clyde Leasure Herbert Ker

Card party at Mercer street hosts next gathering set

Associates in the New Castle Hospital club spent Wednesday evening at Mrs. John Lewis home on Mercer street for cards. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is in two weeks with Mrs. Ella Fields of West Washington street.

New Castle Hospital John Lewis Mercer Street Avenue of Amusement Ella Fields West Washington Street

Circulating Book Club Closes Season With Pleasant Tea

A cheerful finale to the Circulating Book Club season was marked by a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. W. K. Hugus on Highland Avenue. The event followed the usual program and featured delicious refreshments as a concluding highlight.

W. K. Hugus Highland Avenue

Y. O. A. Club Meets at Miss Francis Home

A Wednesday evening Y. O. A. club gathering was held at Miss Elsie Elizabeth Francis of Uber street. Special guest Miss Elizabeth Francis attended and refreshments followed the social period. In two weeks Mrs. R. E. Johns of Mercer street will be hostess.

Y. O. A. Club Elsie Francis Uber Street Elizabeth Francis R. E. Johns Mercer Street

Metzler Toy Shop Tickets Found In City

A fragment from a local page notes Charles T. Metzler and a toy shop with tickets and a service tag. The legible portion hints at a small community inventory or event listing.

High School Faculty Members to Wed in July

Announcement of the engagement of Louise Kelley of St Josephs Michigan and Joseph C Blucher of South Jefferson Street both educators at the local high school The marriage is planned for July at the bride’s mother home in St Josephs Kelley a Latin teacher graduate of the University of Toronto has taught here since the holidays Blucher a chemistry teacher is a graduate of the local high school Allegheny College and New York University

Louise Kelley St. Josephs Mich Joseph C. Blucher South Jefferson Street Edwards. Kelley Miss Kelley University of Toronto Can Blucher Jere Blucher Allegheny College Meadville New York University

Sixth Hunt family reunion at George Deans near Gibsondale shines with 175 in attendance

The sixth annual Hunt reunion was hosted by George Dean near Gibsondale with 175 relatives and friends. A noon dinner and program including singing, prayers, and recitations followed. Officers were elected: President John Pounds, Secretary Mrs William White, Treasurer William Weigle, Historian George Dean. Next reunion planned for June 1916 at J M Hunts near Harlansburg.

Hunt George Dean Gibsondale America Hunter Searing Mabel Weigle Grace McCurdy Evelyn Weller Manning Moore Harlansburg John Pounds William White William Weigle J. M. Hunt C. B. Hunt Co. W. Hunt Charles McClelland New Castle Warren Ernest Myrtle Hunt Bellevue Black Joseph Hindman John McFarland Robert McFarland Eliza McFarland Stella Grove City

Friday Social Notes At Wallace And Nearby Homes

The Misses Ruth and Lillian Gen kinger host the E. A. T. club on Wallace avenue. Mrs. Frank Robison on Phillips street entertains the D. W. T. club. Rebekah chapter meets Ada Reed at Mrs. A. C. Kiser’s North Cedar street home.

Ruth Lillian Genkinger Wallace Avenue E. A. T. Club Frank Robison Phillips Street D. W. T. Club Rebekah Ada Reed A. C. Kiser North Cedar Street Harry Urmson Berger Place Louise Treadwell F. E. Sowersby Garfield Avenue Mondamin Club William Evans South Mill Street Z. R. Johnson West Washington Street Holland Club Re-Echo Club E. C. McCracken Court Street

Clemens marries Minnie Stroud and Clarence Wooddy in Maryland

In a First Methodist church ceremony Dr. J. H. Clemens wed Miss Minnie D. Stroud of Maine and Clarence Wooddy of this city. A dinner for twelve followed at Croton avenue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Humble. The couple depart for a trip to New York Boston and Maine with plans to return around September 1. Wooddy is identified as a Baltimore and Ohio engineer.

First Methodist Church J. H. Clemens Minnie D. Stroud Maine Clarence Wooddy J. H. Humble Croton Avenue Mary Watson Katherine Nelson Jeannette Am

Shenan zo Valley Hospital Graduation Dinner

The graduating class was hosted at 6 o clock by Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Cochran in Wilmington avenue home assisted by Miss Elizabeth Charles. The event featured red and white decorations and music by Harry Sheppard, Miss Margaret Mechling, Miss Barthe, and Miss Charles with guests including Misses Mary Charles, Mary Barth, Mildred Gilligan, Elizza Dean, and Miss Benninghoff of Mercer.

Shenanzo Valley Hospital Charles T. Cochran Elizabeth Charles Wilmington Avenue Harry Sheppard Margaret Mechling Miss Barthe Miss Charles Mary Charles Mary Barth Mildred Gilligan Elizza Dean Miss Benninghoff Mercer

Eastside Book Club enjoys Victrola music and refreshments

Mrs. Robert Lowery of Boyles Avenue hosted the Eastside Book Club on Wednesday afternoon with Victrola music, fancy work, and refreshments. Special guest Mrs. A E Stahl attended with Misses Maude and Eddie McCullough assisting. On June 23 Mrs. Harry McCaskey of Whippo Street will be hostess.

Robert Lowery Boyles Avenue Eastside Book Club A. E. Stahl Maude Ediie McCullough Harry McCaskey Whippo Street

Arbor Vitae Kensington Social Gathering

A Wednesday afternoon event at Arbor Vitae Kensington featured sewing and informal visiting hosted by Mrs. Henry Allen of Chestnut Street with assistance from her daughter Helen. Refreshments were served. In two weeks Mrs. Charles Patterson will host.

Arbor Vitae Kensington Henry Allen Chestnut Street Helen Charles Patterson

Altruistic Circle Members Spend Wednesday Afternoon

Members of the Altruistic Circle spent Wednesday afternoon in the community service gathering, volunteering time and effort to local charities and neighborhood projects. The event emphasized teamwork and helping residents in need.

Last meeting set for Friday afternoon June 11

Home of Mrs. L. L. Swan on North View Avenue hosted special guests Mrs. Anna Watson of Oil City and Miss Jean Ingham who helped serve refreshments. The season ends with a gathering on Friday afternoon June 11 hosted by Mrs. J. W. Sarver of Fairmont Avenue.

L. L. Swan Northview Avenue Anna Watson Oil City Jean Ingham J. W. Sarver Fairmont Avenue

Look out Kensington Holds Formal Meeting at Williamson Home

An important Look out Kensington meeting was held at Mrs. Louis Williamson's Vine Street home all day Wednesday. Quilting provided a diversion and a dinner was served. Officers were elected: Past president Mrs. William Foster, president Mrs. Burchart, vice president Mrs. Fehrenbaugh, secretary Mrs. George Sherger, treasurer Mrs. William Gray. Special guests included Mrs. Russell Garwig and Mrs. Henry Stroble. In two weeks Mrs. Charles Fletcher of Waldo will attend.

Shenango Family Attends Birmingham School Commencement

Mr and Mrs Henry Weinschenk of Shenango township travel home with children Sara Virginia and Joseph and niece Elizabeth Reed from Birmingham where they attended the commencement exercises at Birmingham school. Their daughter Margaret Weinschenk graduated and will return home. Miss Clarinda Wallace also attended as a graduate from a year ago.

Henry Weinschenk Shenango Township Sara Virginia Joseph Elizabeth Reed Lincoln Avenue Birmingham Birmingham School Margaret Weinschenk Clarinda Wallace Madison Avenue

Marriage Announcement Grace Paden and Ernest Tin dall

Announcement of the marriage of Grace Paden daughter of Mr and Mrs M G Paden near Petersburg to Ernest Kemp Tindall of Willow Grove. The ceremony was held in Youngstown Tuesday afternoon with Rev Ryan of Central Christian Church officiating. The couple resides with the groom s parents Mr and Mrs Mifflin Tindall of Willow Grove who witnessed the ceremony.

Grace Paden M. G. Paden Near Petersburg Ernest Kemp Tindall Willow Grove Youngstown Rev Ryan Central Christian Church Mifflin Tindall

1907 Card club hosted by West Side Home entries

Mrs James O Laughlin entertained the 1907 Card club on Wednesday evening at West Washington street with four tables. Mrs Patrick Thornton Mrs A Heinrich Mrs P Sarver and Mrs Ubry won club favors and Mrs C Fulkerson took the visitor's prize. Mrs Troup of Pittsburg attended as an out of town guest. In two weeks Mrs William Jackson of Boroughline street will host.

James O'Laughlin West Washington Street Card Club Patrick Thornton A. Heinrich P. Sarver Ubry C. Fulkerson Troup Pittsburg William Jackson Boroughline Street

Dinner Honoring visitors at East Washington street

A 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Miss Gula Frew on East Washington street honored her sister Mrs. Edward C. Stoner and Mrs. Rice of Akron visiting for the week. Margarites adorned the table and ten covers were laid for guests including Mrs. Thomas Ashcom of Monessen. The evening continued with informal visiting.

Gula Frew East Washington Street Edward C. Stoner Rice Akron Marguerites Thomas Ashcom Monessen

Wallace Avenue Bridge Club Recital of Win and Plans

Mrs Harry Brindle hosted a Wallace Avenue bridge party with guest Agnes Wallace. Katherine Kirk won the prize and Frances Leavy assisted. In two weeks Kirk will entertain the club at her Highland Avenue home.

Wallace Avenue Harry Brindle Bridge Club Agnes Wallace Katherine Kirk Frances Leavy Miss Kirk Highland Avenue

Senior class picnic at Cascade park with dancing

Chaperoned by Miss Rosena Gillman and Miss Florence Evans the senior class of the high school commercial department enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon picnic at Cascade park. After supper in the grove the party indulged in dancing and other diversions.

Rosena Gillman Florence Evans High School Commercial Department Cascade Park

Mrs J Howard Robinson Attends New York Military Academy Graduation

Mrs J Howard Robinson of Walnut Street travels east to Cornell? Noting New York Military Academy at Cornwall on the Hudson for commencement with her son William among the graduates. They plan a visit to New York before returning.

J. Howard Robinson Walnut Street New York Military Academy Cornwall-on-the-Hudson William

Kensington I D C I meeting plans June picnic

Meeting at Mrs. Henry McMullen home in East Washington street featured sewing and planning for a park picnic on June 16. Husbands will be invited.

Henry McMullen East Washington Street I. D. C. I. Kensington

Meeting of the G G G Kensing ton Held at Mrs Allen's Home

A Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. John Allen's Franklin avenue residence featured social time and plans for a park picnic scheduled for two weeks hence.

G. G. G. Kensington John Allen Franklin Avenue

Senior Class Picnic in Park Amid Rain

Despite bad weather the senior class enjoyed a park picnic today with dinner in the grove and dancing, reporting a general good time.

Mrs. Smith Sankey Hosts T. W. Kensington Visit

Mrs. Smith Sankey of Richelieu avenue entertained T. W. Kensington on Wednesday afternoon with usual diversions. Hostess was assisted by her daughter Helen and Mrs. C. C. Cooper. In two weeks Mrs. A. M. Neely of the same street will be hostess.

Smith Sankey Richelieu Avenue T. W. Kensington Helen C. C. Cooper A. M. Neely

Mrs Johnson Hosts J C O Club Evening

Mrs Samuel Johnson Jr hosted the J C O club Wednesday evening with the usual diversions. Miss Vernice Schorndorfer will serve as hostess in two weeks.

Samuel Johnson, Jr Vernice Schorndorfer

Mahoning Book Club Meeting Postponed

The Mahoning Book club meeting with Mrs. F. W. Guy of North Liberty street, scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed until Saturday.

Mahoning Book Club F. W. Guy North Liberty Street

Mrs Warren and son visit Biles family for week

Mrs Phillip Warren and her son from Sharon arrived today for a week's visit with Mr and Mrs C W Biles and their daughter Josephine of Reis street.

Phillip Warren Sharon C. W. Biles Josephine Reis Street

Miss Rachel Morehead Returns from Visit

Miss Rachel Morehead of LEast Street has returned from a visit and is reported to be in good spirits. Local residents note she traveled to a nearby town for a brief social engagement and arrived home yesterday.

Rachel Morehead Least Street

Mr and Mrs John M Watson Jr of Detroit Michigan

Mr and Mrs John M Watson Jr reside in Detroit Michigan. The note mentions the Watsons as a married couple with residence in Detroit.

John M. Watson, Jr Detroit, Mich

Local travellers visit Erie Buffalo and Niagara Falls trio

Mr and Mrs John Kiefer with David Samuels Walter Johnson William Merriman and Miss Sarah Pillifant returned from an automobile trip to Erie Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

John Kiefer David Samuels Walter Johnson William Merriman Sarah Pillifant Erie Buffalo Niagara Alls

Personal Mentions From City Visitors and Newborns

A list of local residents and visitors with multiple short notes. Bert Foster of Plaingrove visited the city on Wednesday. John Kiefer of Long Avenue motored to Meadville yesterday. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weller of 623 Raymond Street. T. E. Smith of Walnut Street conducted business in Marietta Ohio yesterday. Judson Rodgers of Plaingrove township did business at the courthouse yesterday. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jessup at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Allen Street. Irene Pinney has returned from Cleveland after a few days with friends. Mrs. Margaret Moore of Cleveland has returned home after weeks with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Budd F. Langdon of Highland Avenue returned from a visit to relatives in Erie. Mr. and Mrs. John Breen of Woodlawn concluded a visit with Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Rothrauff of Taylor Street. R. J. Black of McKeesport has returned home after several days with Miss Nevada Hoover of Eastbrook Street. Mrs. A. Z. Zeigler of Sharon is visiting her daughters here, Mrs. C. R. Klingensmith and Mrs. Jacob Sonn tag. Mr. and Mrs. Parker Cunningham of Sharon are visiting the Cunningham family of North Jefferson Street. Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Thompson and Mrs. Charles Downs of Stoneboro have returned after visiting Mrs. R. M. Gwin. Miss Virginia Bauman of Neshamnock Avenue and her guest Miss Dorothy Jane Shoaff of Cleveland have returned from a visit to Mrs. F. H. Gembridge in Niles Ohio.

Bert Foster Plaingrove John, Kiefer Long Avenue Meadville Paul Weller Raymond Street T. E. Smith Walnut Street Marietta Ohio Judson Rodgers Plaingrove Township Court House Benjamin Jessup Taylor Avenue Allen Street Irene Pinney Cleveland Margaret Moore Budd F. Langdon Highland Avenue Erie John Breen Woodlawn T. A. Rothrauff Taylor Street R. J. Black McKeesport J. P. H. Cunningham North Jefferson Street R. A. Thompson Charles Downs Stoneboro R. M. Gwin East Washington Street Virginia Bauman Neshannock Avenue Dorothy Jane Shoaff F. H. Gembridge Niles

Religious and Fraternal Circles Gather for Meetings

Women’s groups from Cro ton Methodist First Christian Central Third Christian and Fourth Presbyterian churches plan monthly business meetings. The Cro ton Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 8 PM. the June CWBMA auxiliaries meet Friday at 2 30 PM at Mrs Thos W Phillips 905 Highland Ave. Baraca Cadets meet tonight at First Baptist church. Fourth Presbyterian Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs William Barber’s Wilson Ave with sewing and lunch. next meeting details to be announced.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Croton Methodist Church First Christian Central Third Christian Thos. W. Phillips Highland Avenue Baraca First Baptist Church Ladies Aid Society Fourth Presbyterian Church William Barber Wilson Avenue Barber Charles Long P. A. Buchanan Ortz

Meeting of Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at First M E

A meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church is set for Friday at 3 PM at the parsonage. Mrs J H Clem ens will host with Mrs C C Hoye and Mrs W A Taylor directing the program.

First M. E. Church J. H. Clemens C. C. Hoye W. A. Taylor

Boy Scouts Plan Camp Along Slippery Rock Creek

Members of the Y M C A Highland and Mahoningtown Boy Scout troops meet Friday at 5 30 PM at the Y M C A for supper to plan a camp along Slippery Rock creek by the three troops. The camp runs June 20 to 30 with final packing instructions at the meeting. Boys should bring sandwiches and ten cents for supper.

Highland and Mahoningtown Boy Scouts Slippery Rock Creek

Kimberly Trustees Discuss Requests in Sharon Meeting

Several trustees of the Kimberly estate held a conference in Sharon to discuss legal questions and potential endowments. Talks included gifts to the Buhl club and a nurse's home in Sharon, with anticipated donations to the Almira home and local hospitals.

Kimberly Estate Sharon Buhl Club Almira

J C McCready Loses Horse From Ice Merchant Team

J C McCready the ice merchant lost one of his pair of gray horses yesterday. The team was one of the best in the city and the loss is heavy for the well known dealer.

J. C. McCready

Bake Sale Saturday by First Baptist church group

A bake sale is planned for Saturday June 5 by L. A. S. of First Baptist Church Springer's meat ee North Mill Street. Proceeds support church activities.

First Baptist Church Springer’s Meat Ee North Mill Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

TOY Shop’’ Entertainment Circulating Book Club Harles T. Metzler P. S Roberts’ Millinery North Mill Street Phone Bell Owens Hunt Reunion Altruistic Circle Lookout Kensington Son J. C O. Meeting Book Club Detroit Ladies Aid Meeting Cc. W. B. M. Meeting Baraca Cadets Aid Society Euwer Euwer’s Buwer’s Big Furniture Store Mill ST Bargain Mill St. Annex India Kimberly
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