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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

3

Wilkison-Evans Wedding Today at Park Avenue Home

Katharine E Wilkison became the bride of Rev. Jienny S Evans in a noon ceremony at the Wilkison residence Park Avenue. The couple, attended by two ministers, planned a wedding trip and will reside in Birmingham Michigan where Evans presides over a United Presbyterian church.

H. A. Wilkison Park Avenue Katherine E Jienny S. Evans Hi. W. Evans Bellevue Spirea Ferne C. J. Williamson Highland United Presbeterian Church City James M. Furgeson Bellevue Oflicatine Westminster College West Penn Hospital of Pittsburgh Evans Nellevue High School Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Honors Bride Elect At Apron Shower In Emerson

Mrs Earl Dufford hosted an apron shower for Miss Margaret Ramsey with bridge at three tables. High scores went to Miss Ruth Sellade and Mrs Ellis Diefenderfer. Flowers brightened the home as refreshments followed. guest Miss Laura Loy Latimer of New Alexandria.

Earl Dufford Emerson Avenue Margaret Ramsey Bridge Ruth Sellade Ellis Diefenderfer Bernice Brothers Laura Loy Latimer New Alexandria Euest

Burdett Family Reunion Held On Decoration Day

Descendants of M. Y. and C. E. Burdett gathered at Ross Burdett’s home for a Decoration day reunion. A noon picnic dinner was served with guests including T. P. McCune Fern Clare Troy Lyle McCune of Beaver Pennsylvania Paul Matson Rey Paybody from Ontonagon Harbor C L McCune Ambridge Blanche Anderson Rochester Hazel McConaghy East New Castle and R A Burdett Opal Willie and Dorothy Burdett of the city.

M. Y C. E. Burdett Ross Burdett T. P. McCune Fern. Clare Troy Lyle McCune Beaver Paul Matson Rey Paybody 2Onneaut Harbor C. L. Mcune Ambridge Blanche Anderson Rochester Haxel McConaghy East New Castle R. A. Burdett Opal Willie and Dorothy Burdett City

Lawrence Chapter DAR Plans Saturday Meeting Change

Lawrence Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturday afternoon with Mrs. John A. Edgar on Sheridan avenue, instead of with Mrs. L. L. Swan as previously planned.

Kenmore College Beauty Course advertised in Pittsburgh

The largest school of beauty culture in Pittsburgh offers a complete course covering all branches for $35. Call at once as price advances soon. Located in the Blackstone Building at 345 Fifth Ave Pittsburgh Pa.

Kenmore College Pittsburgh Blackstone Fifth Ave

Madeline Snyder Weds Theodore Pfieffer in Chicago

Miss Madeline Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs Snyder Sheridan avenue Chicago marries Theodore Pfieffer of Louisville Kentucky in a Tuesday afternoon June 1 ceremony at the Methodist Temple Chicago Rev Thompson officiates Attendants Miss Ruth Johnson Chicago and Edward Pfieffer Louisville The couple dined at Tip Top Hotel and plan home at Shorecrest Hotel Wrightwood avenue Chicago after August 1 Mrs W J Snyder mother of the bride attended the wedding

Madeline Snyder Ruth Johnson Chicago Edward Pfieffer Louisville Chicago Musical College Pfieffer Byllsby Engineering Advertising Corporation Shorecrest Wrightwood Avenue W. J. Snyder

Surprise birthday gathering at J P Zurasky home

A large group of friends and relatives gathered at J P Zurasky’s home to honor R J Zurasky on his birthday. Games music and gifts marked the evening with refreshments served by Mrs R J Zurasky and many attendees named by relation.

J. P. Zurasky R. J. Zurasky W. J. Brandt William Evelyn Margaret Samuel Baker Patterson Sanford George Crable Henry Tindall August Arnold Elizabeth George Regis Hubert Howard King R. Y. Crable Edgar Eileen Isabelle A. P. Zurasky Pauline Elmer Leo Zur

Mrs Shannon to Attend G A R Encampment in Bethlehem

Mrs Oliver J Shannon of Fairfield Avenue president of the Sons of Veterans auxiliary will leave Saturday for Bethlehem Pennsylvania to attend the annual G A R Encampment in the city the following week She plans to attend the Sesqui Centennial in Philadelphia after the meeting Mrs Nellie Sweet will attend the Encampment as a delegate from the auxiliary to Sons of Veterans.

Oliver J. Shannon Fairfield Avenue Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Bethlehem Shannon Philadelphia Nellie Sweet Sons of Veterans

Miss Lowden Hosts O. B. F. Club Gathering

Miss Wilhelmina Lowden of Harrison Street will entertain members of the O. B. F. Club at her home this evening.

Wilhelmina Lowden Harrison Street O. B. F. Club

F M N Club Guests At Mrs Lorenz Home

Members of the F M N Club will be guests of Mrs. C F Lorenz at her Grant street home Friday evening.

F. M. N. Club

Miss Eleanor McKibben Weds Stewart Griffith in First Baptist Church

Miss Eleanor M. McKibben daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert McKibben of Maryland avenue married Stewart J. Griffith son of Mr and Mrs C N Griffith of Highland avenue at eleven o clock Thursday in the First Baptist church. Rev George M Lands officiated. A peach georgette gown worn by the bride and butterfly roses with lilies of the valley decorated the ceremony. The couple will reside on Winslow avenue after a wedding trip to Canada and other points. Griffith works at the Carnegie Steel plant.

First Baptist Church Eleanor M. McKibben Bert McKibben Maryland Avenue Stewart J. Griffith C. N. Griffith Highland Avenue George M. Landis Clair McKibben Canada Winslow Avenue Mr. Griffith Carnegie Steel Plant

Attractive Wedding at Croton Parsonage

Miss Anna Gittings and Frank W. Hill wed at Croton M E church parsonage with Rev D Ralph Dunn officiating. The bride wore pink crepe de chine and Ophelia roses while the bridesmaid carried Columbia roses. The couple, planning no trip, will reside on Martin Street while Hill serves as manager of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea store on Croton Avenue.

Anna Gittings William Gittings Youngstown Frank W. Hill Fred BR. Hill North Mulberry Street Croton M. E. Parsonage D. Ralph Dunn Harry Haymond

Senior-Junior Prom Set for Palais Royale

Friday evening June 4 marks the annual senior junior prom at the Palais Royale with dancing from 7:30 to 12 o'clock. The senior committee has arranged numerous novelty features for the evening.

Palais Royale

D. D. G. Club Elects Officers At Park Avenue Meeting

Miss Agnes Mitchell hosted the D. D. G. club on Park Avenue Wednesday evening. New officers elected were President Mrs. Lillian Edmunds and Treasurer Mrs. Anna Gilbert. The group enjoyed sewing and music with refreshments served by the hostess and her sister Miss Isabell Mitchell. Mrs. Bernice McIntosh of North Mercer Street will entertain in two weeks.

Agnes Mitchell D. D. G. Club Park Avenue Lillian Edmunds Anna Gilbert Isabell Mitchell Bernice McIntosh North Mercer Street

G T B Club Guests Hostess and New Members

The G. T. B. club associates were guests of Mrs. Humphrey Richards on Highland avenue. Mrs. Clare Lutz and Mrs. Fred Singer were voted in as new members. Cards and music followed. A picnic plan for June 16 at the park with husbands and families as special guests was arranged.

G. T. B. Club Humphrey Richards Highland Avenue Clare Lutz Fred Singer A. W. Tindal

Women’s Welsh Club of America Plans Friday Meeting

The Women’s Welsh Club of America will meet Friday evening in the Y W C A parlors. This session is the last before the convention set to convene in Youngstown during the week of June 21.

Women’s Welsh Club of America Youngstown

Local Girl Honored Miss Rheba Frank Awardedly

East Long avenue student at Drexel Institute named Miss Rheba Frank for a coveted honor.

Rheba Frank East Long Avenue Drexel Institute

Penn Take A Chance Week Stirs Interest

The Penn Theatre launches Take a Chance Week with two top pictures shown in two blocks over six days. Audiences are urged to trust the selection and try for a free ticket by correctly naming the stars, limited to the first 50 entrants. The promotion emphasizes clean, highly rated films and invites broad participation.

Penn Theatre The Penn

Key and Triangle Pins Honorary Society at Philadelphia College

The insig nia of the honorary society at the Philadelphia institution is described. To become a member a girl must have an average of 80 percent in every subject and have no failures or conditions against her record, and must be active in standard college activities.

Philadelphia

Music Club Meeting at Mrs Klingensmiths Home

The A Music club met at Cedar street home of Mrs W J Klingensmith for an afternoon of music and handiwork. Special guest Mrs Clifford Probst and Mrs C D Sorley played piano numbers while readings were given by Mrs Payne and Mrs George Massie. A dainty lunch followed. In two weeks Mrs James Patterson of Richelieu avenue will entertain.

A Music Club W. J. Klingensmith Cedar Street Clifford Probst C. D. Sorley Payne George Massie James Patterson Richelieu Avenue

Local Graduates Honor John B Ray At Beaver Commencement

Mrs. John Boyle of East North Street and Mrs. Sarah McAnaney of Neshannock Avenue attended Beaver commencement exercises Wednesday morning. John B. Ray, former resident, ranked highest among scholars in a combined student award for scholarship character popularity and athletics. He received twenty five dollars, a sweater and letters from alumni and faculty.

John Boyle East North Street Sarah McAnaney Neshannock Avenue Beaver John B. Ray

Mrs. O Laughlin Hosts 1907 Club Euchre Night

Mrs James O Laughlin entertained the 1907 Club at her West Washington home on Wednesday evening Five euchre tables were in play and favors awarded to Mrs M Wick Mrs Fred Deverall and Mrs Andrew Heinrich Hostess daughter Mrs James McGivern assisted with refreshments The next meeting in two weeks will be with Mrs M Wick at the Eveready Inn

James O'Laughlin West Washington Street M. Wick Fred Deverall Andrew Heinrich James McGivern Eveready Inn

BS. fi. club hosts table games at Phillips Place

Three tables of five hundred were in play Wednesday evening when members of the 1923 BS. fi. club met at Mrs. Albert Sullivan’s home on Phillips Place. High score prizes went to Mrs. Dennis Donnegan and Mrs. Roy Wish. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. In two weeks Mrs. Thomas Valley of East Washington street will entertain.

Albert Sullivan Phillips Place Dennis Donnegan Roy Wish Thomas Vallely East Washington Street

Bon Mon Club Hosts Evening at East Washington Home

Mrs. Joseph Speer entertained members of the Bon Mon club on Wednesday evening at her East Washington street home. Special guest was Mrs. John Larson of Cleveland. Needle work and chat were highlights. Refreshments were served by the hostesses with Mrs. Harold Leach assisting. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.

Bon Mon Club Joseph Speer East Washington Street John Larson Cleveland Harold Leach

Local Ladies Clubs Listed With Members

Butler Girls and several women's clubs are named with member lists including Mrs R M Warnock on Laurel Avenue and Mrs Stella Ree on Pearson Street. Other groups mentioned include Luncheon Spoon Club, Mrs James Teis on East Street, A W Club, and the F M N Club with Mrs C F Lorenz on Grant Street.

Cassidy and Marks Wedding Recorded at Free Methodist Church

Miss Stella Cassidy daughter of Mrs. Julia General of Moravia road and David Marks son of Mrs. Anna Marks of Butler road were married Wednesday June 2 at high noon in the Free Methodist church parsonage with Rev. G J Kelly officiating. Attendants were Miss Martha Fleeger and Harry Geise.

Stella Cassidy Julia General Moravia Road David Marks Anna Marks Butler Road Free Methodist Church G. J. Kelly Martha Fleeger Harry Geise West Pittsburgh

Families Sail From City for Wales Visit on Majestic

Mrs Ernest Treharne and daughter Rebecca join Mrs Reese Richards and daughter Lena Richards and Mr and Mrs William Francis with Mr and Mrs Thomas Rehards as they depart for New York to sail on the Majestic Saturday for a three months visit in Wales.

Ernest Treharne Rebecca Reese Richards Lena Richards William Francis Thomas Rehards Cty New York

Myers Family Reunion Set at Princeton Home

The 18th annual Myers family reunion is scheduled at the home of Mrs. W. Pp. Morrison in Princeton on Thursday, June 7.

Myers W. Pp. Morrison Princeton

Ladies' Aid Meet at Croton Avenue Church Tonight

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Croton Avenue M E church holds its regular monthly business meeting this evening at 7 20 at the church. Mahoningtown Review No 98 W B A plans a Rally trip to Zelienople on June 14 5th call 4440 or 1524 J for details.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Croton Avenue M. E. Church Mahoningtown Zelienople

Local Drifts and Births Highlight City Notices

Personal mentions report several improving after illness cases and multiple births in the area. Families listed include Blight Rosser Matthews Herrington Slack and Fisher with newborns named Robert Raymond Raymond Frederick Richard Wallace. Mrs Lyda plans Hollywood residence while Shannon couple returns from New Philadelphia graduation events.

Pythian Sisters to entertain Friday evening program

Pythian Sisters of the Past Chiefs Association will entertain all Pythian Sisters Friday evening June 4 at the Knights of Pythias hall East Washington street. An attractive program of music and readings will be given. Refreshments will be served.

Pythian Sisters of the Past Chiefs Association Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias East Washington Street

Meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary to VFW Tonight

The ladies' auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet this evening at 7 30 at the legion home to discuss forthcoming activities and charitable plans.

Ladies’ Auxiliary To Legion Home

Ladies' Aid Meeting at St Pauls Lutheran Church

Miss Catherine Tresser hosted the Ladies' Aid Society gathering on Grant Street with 32 members in attendance. After a brief business session the group enjoyed social time and refreshments helped by Miss Bertha Sherman and Mrs KE Wild. The event took place in the park on July 17.

Ladies’ Aid Meeting Catherine Tresser Grant Street Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Bertha Sherman KE. Wild

Marriage of Elezore Burwell to Dr James Gillespie in Selma

Dr and Mrs L Burwell of Selma Alabama announce the marriage of their daughter Elezore to Dr James A Gillespie of West Washington Street. The ceremony was held at Tabernacle Baptist Church Selma on Wednesday June 2 with Rev D V Jennison presiding. The couple will reside in this city.

W C T U and L T L to Meet at Mrs Ella Rote Home

West Side W C T U hosts L T L session at 211 Patterson Avenue Friday at 2 PM daylight saving time. Dues will be collected during the gathering.

West Side Ella Rote Patterson Avenue

Blue Triangle Club Postpones Y W C A Meeting

The Blue Triangle Club of the YWCA will not hold supper or meeting this Friday and all club meetings are suspended until further notice. An unrelated line notes an irony about an evolutionist whose grandfather was a general.

Blue Triangle Club Rlue Triangle Club Y. W

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Nathis Kathryn M English Society Ask Burdett Joe E. M. Meccreary Monroe St. Bell Zane Grey Jack Gerson Penn Theater Gerson Chicago, Ill Ean Mather Bros. CO E,wiikon Street Eleanor McKibben Stewart Griffith Croton Parsonage Cassidy Wales ALU All McCall Coctlé Higgins Bros Baner Rayon Coats Batiste John Blight Lyndal Street David Rosser Euclid Avenue Samuel Matthews Harold Herrington Pennsylvania Avenue M. KE. Miller Madison Wis Robert Slack Robert Raymond Ruth M. Senick H. D. Swisher Pearson Street Howard Robinson Long Avenue Raymond Frederick Frank Yeager Hilda Allison Park James FE. Thomas Joseph Swift Winter Avenue State College Pa Raymond Fisher New Castle Hospital Richard Wallace S. C. Lyda Meyer Avenue Hollywood Cal Q. J. Shannon New Philadelphia Ladies’ Auxiliary New Castle W.C.T.U. and Y. W.C. A. Notes EA Wee North Mercer Street
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