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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

3

Beautiful Tea Features Afternoon at Highland Church

A charming Tuesday program at Highland United Presbyterian church featured the Jean Hill Williamson Society hosting the women of the congregation. Mrs. Harold McCulloch led the floral transformed parlors as Paul Welsh sang with Mrs. Welsh in accompaniment and Betty Jane Cope entertained with readings before guests enjoyed tea and delicate cakes.

Highland United Presbyterian Church Jean Hill Williamson Society Harold McCulloch Jay L. Reed Roy F. Conway J. Glenn Berry H. H McCulloch Evelyn Mitchell Charles R. Nesbitt Mendal Smith Harold Boak John Lavolaine Betty Houston Maynard Wilson

Berean Bible Class Plans Friday Tureen Dinner

Members of the Berean Bible class will attend a tureen dinner Friday at 12 30 p m in the home of Mrs E H McNees 138 Fairmont Avenue The afternoon will be given to the lesson with Mrs W Rodgers as leader and Mrs Frank Rude teaching

Berean Bible E. H. McNees Fairmont Avenue W. Rodgers Frank Rudesill

Ladies of the Lions Club elect new officers

Sixteen members met at 209 East Lincoln Avenue with Mrs. Laura Ramsey presiding. Jay L. Reed was elected president, Thomas I. Elliott vice president, Verdetta Williams secretary, and Anna Nixon treasurer. A June 15 dinner at Worth Township Grange Halls was planned. Myra Elliott presented a history of the Lions Club, noting its inception in 1915 in San Antonio and the 1917 formation of the International Association of Lions Clubs.

Myra Elliott Lions Club San Antonio Texas International Association of Lions Clubs

Anniversaries Honored At Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Russell P Rhodes of Englewood Avenue entertained last evening honoring three family anniversaries The gathering marked Mrs Philips Gartner s 80th birthday Mr and Mrs Clarence V Pyle s 11th wedding anniversary and Richard Rhodes s birthday Twelve guests attended including Mrs Caroline Carson The home was decorated in yellow and white with garden flowers The evening concluded with social time

Russell P. Rhodes Englewood Avenue Mr. Rhode Philip Gartner Croton Avenue Clarence V. Pyle Little Richard Rhodes Caroline Carson Wilmington Road

S. D. Girls Close Season With Picnic and Concert

The S. of D. Girls of Central Presbyterian church held a summer closing session on Tuesday evening in the parlors with Mrs. Madeline McCollum and others as hostesses. Edith Allen led discussions while Sylvia Sturtevant gave a Biennial Pittsburgh report. A July 14 park picnic was scheduled. The Betty Co Ed orchestra, led by Mrs. Edith Allen, performed with humor and many encores before a final luncheon ended the season.

S. of D Central Presbyterian Church Madeline McCollum Zina Wilson Moore Rebecca Lapish Sarah Douglass Alice Allen Edith Allen Sylvia Sturtevant Betty Don Bestor Paderewski Vivian Moore

Golden Celebration of Local Interest

Mrs. Floyd Chapman of Hillcrest avenue returned home after attending the Golden Wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Marquis. The couple, married fifty years ago in Beaver Falls, were honored by seventy five guests at their cottage on the Darlington road Beaver Valley. A dinner on large tables and ample gifts marked Memorial Day observances.

Floyd Chapman Hillcrest Avenue W. W. Marquis Darlington Road Beaver Valley Beaver Falls

Y L B Class Holds Regular Session at Third United Presbyterian

The Y L B class met in the church parlors Tuesday evening with many members present. Mrs Margaret Moore presided over the business session as Anna Kildoo joined as a new member. The program featured a duet by Anna McLure and Lee MacGaffie, instrumentals by Reed and Elmer Gorman, and a piano duet by Margaret Leslie and Robert Morgan. The intermediates presented Hans Von Smash, a German sketch, to warm reception.

Third United Presbyterian Church Margaret Moore Anna Kildoo D. C. Brown Anna McLure Lee MacGaffie

Jamesons Return From Maryland Graduation

Dr and Mrs R B Jameson of East Lincoln avenue returned Tuesday evening from Lutherville Maryland where they attended Maryland College graduation exercises Their daughter Miss Helen Jameson was a member of the graduating class

R. B. Jameson East Lincoln Avenue Lutherville Maryland Maryland College Helen Jameson

Jewish Ladies Relief Chooses Officers

A well attended meeting of the Jewish Ladies Relief society was held at the home of Mrs. Harold E. Abkowitz on Moody avenue. Officers for the coming year were elected: E Masters president, Pearl Broida vice president, B Kline honorary vice president, Harry Kalish recording secretary, A Frank corresponding secretary, L Zieve financial secretary. The evening ended with a social lunch hosted by the hostess and assisted by Mrs. Harry Cohen, Mrs. A. Fisher, and Mrs. Henry Cohen.

Jewish Ladies’ Relief Society Harold E. Abkowitz Moody Avenue E. Masters Pearl Broida B. Kline Harry Kalish A. Frank L. Zieve Harry Cohen A. Fisher Henry Cohen

Busy Bee Sewing Circle and Many City Social Clubs

A list of club names, organizers, and street locations including Busy Bee Sewing Circle on Dewey avenue and East Side Social Club at Crawford avenue with several other groups such as Reunited Ladies League on King avenue and Moonlight 500 Club on Butler avenue.

Busy Bee Sewing Circle Ralph Magee Dewey Avenue Reunited Ladies League Robert Estep King Avenue E. T. W. Kensington Pines B. B. B. Club Earl Reeves Garfield Avenue Modern 500 Club Roy Merrimans North Liberty Street Moonlight 500 Club J. R. Mears Butler Avenue Amerita Club Anthony Viallani East Reynolds Street W. M. L. H. Club East Washington Street East Side Ralph Reeder Crawford Avenue E. L. M. S. Club Laura McKnight Taylor Street Jolly Twelve John Lusk Young Five Hundred Wells North Street Queen Sewing Circle W.S. Campbell Scott Street Garden Club Harry Wettich Winter Avenue T. B. L. Club Samuel Linton Lakewood Cascade Park

Dorcas class hosts pansy themed gathering at Bender home

Mrs. George Bender's Grant street residence hosted the Dorcas class of the First Congregational church Tuesday evening. Purple pansies and purple white decor framed a delicious lunch served to guests including special guest Doris Watkins of Cleveland. Cecelia Hughes led the business session planning a July 2 class picnic and other routine matters were addressed.

George Bender Grant Street Dorcas First Congregational Church Sol Davis Louise Doris Watkins Cleveland Cecelia Hughes

Mizpah Society closes season with church meeting

Members of the Mizpah Society of the First Presbyterian church held a Tuesday evening business meeting in the church parlors. Mrs. Forrester led devotion and prayer, Sadie Angus discussed The Philippines, and topics on The West Indies were covered before a picnic planned for June 16 at Cascade Park. Regular meetings resume in the fall.

Mizpah Society First Presbyterian Church W. G. Forrester Ralph Kirkpatrick Sadie Angus Philippines West Indies J. R. Snyder E. H. McNees Mayo Porter Cascade Park

Jamison Bible Class Plans Ice Cream Social at Church Lawn

Fifteen members of the Jamison Bible Class of East Brook M E church met with Mr and Mrs Ernest Patterson recently. A brief business session approved an ice cream social for June 19 on the church lawn. President Hudson Everhart led the meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs Patterson Mrs Clay Browning and Dorothy. Hosts for July 6 will be Mrs Mae Mc Conahy and Mr and Mrs Orville Kerr.

Jamison Bible Class East Brook M E. Church Ernest Patterson Hudson Everhart Patterson Clay Browning Dorothy Mae McConahy Orville Kerr

Kensington closes regular sessions at YWCA luncheon

Mrs. W. H. Williams and Mrs. Stan Treser hosted a Tuesday luncheon at the YWCA Green Room marking the closing Kensington meeting. A picnic dinner was planned for June 19 at Cascade Park for members and families, with special guests Mrs. Owen Fox and Mrs. Sadie Hickok and prizes awarded to Mrs. Fox and Mrs. George Jones.

W. H. Williams Stan Treser Kensington Cascade Park Owen Fox Sadie Hickok Fox George Jones

Miss Morrow Again Honored Bride Elect

A social evening hosted for Katherine Morrow included bridge as the main diversion. Miss Helen Grotefend and Miss Jean Jackson won high scores, and Morrow received a parasol shower gift set amid orchid, yellow, and green decor.

Katherine Morrow Ruth Woodworth Moody Avenue Bridge Helen Grotefend Jean Jackson

Highland United Presbyterian Women Plan Fund for Conference Delegate

The executive board met at Betty McKee's home with Lois Williamson presiding. Reports from committees were heard and plans discussed to improve the Highland Fling paper and raise funds to send a delegate to the New Wilmington conference in August.

U. P. Co. U. of Highland United Presbyterian Church Betty McKee Albert Street Lois Williamson Albert Dodds New Wilmington United Presbyterian Societies Highland Church

Mrs J C White hosts Etta Gilfillan class meeting

Mrs J C White on Euclid avenue entertained the Etta Gilfillan class of the First United Presbyterian church at her home for the monthly gathering. Twenty members and three guests attended. Minnie Sterling led the business session and plans were set for summer activities and a July tureen dinner hosted by Mrs Clyde Lockhart on Leasure Avenue. A luncheon followed with help from White’s mother and two young sons.

J. C. White Euclid Avenue Etta Gilfillan First United Presbyterian Church Caldwell Warren Clarence White Minnie Sterling Clyde Lockhart Leasure Avenue George Smith Ed McBride Lockhart

Y P C U Plan Set At Third United Presbyterian

Members of the executive committee of the Y P C U met at Miss Helen Kyle s home to outline a June 15 county home program and a June 19 strawberry cake and ice cream social. They discussed possibly sending a delegate to the national Y P C U convention in Lake Geneva. The hostess and attendees, including Reba Lines Edith Zeigler Joe Nelson Edgar McCown Clare Alford Willard McCown Harry Newell Raymond Bates Jane Kyle, enjoyed the evening.

Third United Presbyterian Church Helen Kyle East Washington Street Lake Geneva Reba Lines Edith Zeigler Joe Nielson Edgar McCown Clare Alford Willard McCown Harry Newell Raymond Bates Jane Kyle

Jollikousins Club Plans Tureen Hostess May Revisit New Host

Mrs. Grace Houk received the Jollikousins Club Tuesday evening at her Croton avenue home. A business meeting set plans for a tureen to be held Tuesday at 6 30 with Mrs. Florence De Puy of East Washington street as hostess. Honors went to Mrs. Twila Miller. Lunch was served by Mrs. Mae Eakin and Mrs. Gertrude Cromie. Spring flowers decorated the table. In two weeks Mrs. Miller will host.

Grace Houk Croton Avenue Jollikousins Club Florence DePuy East Washington Street Twila Miller Mae Eakin Mae Gertrude Cromie Miller of Vine Street

Full-A-Fun Club social at Raymond street hosts

Mrs Sara Nickum welcomed Full-A-Fun Club members on Raymond street Tuesday evening. A social hour with five hundred and Fan-Tan featured prizes for Mrs Elsie Binder Miss Anna Ross and Mrs William Black. Mrs Bertha Weinschenk received the club favor. Lunch followed, and the group adjourned to meet in three weeks at Mrs Sara Daniels 819 Carson street.

Sara Nickum Raymond Street Elsie Binder Anna Ross William Black Bertha Weinschenk Sara Daniels Carson Street

Hunt reunion set for North Park in Allegheny County

The Hunt reunion will be held at North Park in Allegheny County on June 10. Attendees are advised to take Perry Highway and turn left at Ken's Cabin on Ingomar Road for access.

North Park Allegheny County Perry Highway Ken's Ingomar Road

Chapter 105 O E S Picnic Is Success

New Castle Chapter number 105 of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a successful picnic at Cascade Park with about 225 guests. The event featured a spring toned grove dinner, floral decor, and a social hour at the Fun House, led by Worthy Grand Matron Mrs L B Rounds and chairwoman Mrs R L Boyd with aides named.

New Castle Order of the Eastern Star No Cascade Park L. B. Rounds R. L. Boyd Charrlady James Bradford H. Homer Matthews William Wignall Aarph Montgomery Gayle Blimm Ben Lloyd Anna Wagner

We Hava Club Meets at Mrs. Reynolds Home

A meeting of the We Hava Club was held Tuesday evening at Mrs. Merritt Reynolds’s home on Superior street with Mrs. Robert Booth Mrs. Arthur Lundy and Miss Geraldine Lundy as guests. A short business session discussed matters of interest and Mrs. Donald Bixler was admitted as a new member. After social time and lunch prize winners were Mrs. Dan Heasley and Mrs. Allen Pattison. The group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs. David Rowland on Lathrop street.

We Hava Club Merritt Reynolds Superior Street Robert Booth Arthur Lundy Geraldine Lundy Donald Bixler Dan Heasley Allen Pattison David Rowland Lathrop

Young Girls Foreign Missionary Society Organized

The Croton Methodist church launched a Young Girls Foreign Missionary Society with 15 girls gathered at the parsonage Tuesday evening. Mrs D Sleppy spoke on duties of the society's branches, Rev Margaret Joshua offered guidance, and the group will be supervised by Miss Leona Nolan and Mrs William Buxton. No meeting time has been set yet.

Girls Foreign Missionary Society of the Croton Methodist Church D. Sleppy Margaret Joshua Leona Nolan William Buxton

Ta Te Yah Pah Club Meets at Winter Avenue Home

Members met in regular session with Mrs. Ernest Smith hosting on Winter avenue. They inspected a cal cal plant, sewed, and enjoyed chat and music. Lunch was served at small tables with spring flowers. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs Kenneth Cannon on Adams street.

Ernest Smith Winter Avenue Chauncy McKissick

Mrs Wilson Hosts Birthday Anniversary Party for Husband

Mrs John Wilson of Hamilton Street entertained twenty seven guests on Tuesday evening to celebrate her husband's birthday anniversary. Prizes were awarded to Mrs James Houston Mrs Nicholas Frasso Mrs Ray Coulter Mrs Lynn Dilks and Hugh Houston. A dainty collation was served by Miss Anna Wilson Mildred Coulter and Geraldine Dilks. Mr Wilson received numerous handsome gifts.

John Wilson Hamilton St James Houston Nicholas Frasso Ray Coulter Lynn Dilks Hugh Houston Anna Wilson Mildred Coulter Geraldine Dilks Wilson

1931 Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Bishop Home

The 1931 Bridge Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Earl Bishops Ray street home with the usual social routine. Prizes went to Mrs E L Young and Mrs Roy Beals, and guest Mrs George Fisher attended. Refreshments were served late at small tables, pastel hues featured in the decor. Mrs E L Young of East Washington street will hostess in two weeks.

Bridge Club Earl Bishop Ray Street E. L. Young Roy Beals George Fisher East Washington Street

Franklin School 8 A 1 Class Picnics at Cascade Park

Miss Mae Sands led the 8 A 1 class to Cascade Park after school for a picnic dinner. About thirty students wore bright overalls and ate at 5 30 in the grove. Later they enjoyed amusements as Geraldine Turk assisted.

Benjamin Franklin Junior High Mae Sands Cascade Park Geraldine Turk Franklin School Miss Sands

Stag Dinner and Card Party Arrangements Headed by Local Trio

Plans are in order for tonight's stag dinner after Wednesday afternoon golf. Players split into teams with prizes per first tee rules. Dinner followed by a stag card party and trophies for high honors. A B Street W M Nunn and George Long supervise arrangements.

Messrs A. B. Street W. M. Nunn George Long

Holiday hosts in County Line celebrate with many guests

Mr and Mrs S S Shimp of County Line street hosted over the holiday for Mr and Mrs J A Graham Youngstown O Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell and Elsie Purvis Sewickley Sunday for dinner they received additional guests Mr and Mrs Lester Shimp and sons James and Alvin Mr and Mrs Gee Frey Mrs Harry Miller Mr and Mrs Albert Krah and daughter Betty Mrs John Campbell Steve Morrow Lawrence McCaslin and Jas Flemming

S. S. Shimp County Line Street J. A. Graham Youngstown Charles Campbell Elsie Purvis Sewickley Lester Shimp James Alvin Gee, Frey Harry Miller Albert Krah Betty John Campbell Steve Morrow Lawrence McCaslin Jas ‘Flemming

Luncheon Bridge at Field Club Hosts Named

Mrs J A Chambers and Mrs F A Schultz are hostesses for a luncheon bridge at the Field Club house Thursday afternoon. After lunch, bid and play will occupy the remaining hours.

J. A. Chambers F. A. Schultz Field Club House

Ladies Sew at Jameson Hospital

A large gathering of women including Wi nodausis club members met at Jameson Memorial hospital to complete items for the institution. The group will chair all weekly sessions during June.

Jameson Hospital Winodausis Club Jameson Memorial Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

San Ladies OF the Lions Metzler North Mill St Mather For Mather Bros E. Wash. St Additional Society E. M. McCreary Monroe St Keyptoek H. Lloyd Rich Optometrist North Mill Street Columbia University Jewish Ladies Relief Greer New Castle, Pa Cascade Frank Maggio ROYAL Cecil Bowles Castel-Nova Orchestra PHI PI Quartette Westminster College Miss Morrow Esther Thompson Executive Hunt Ta Te Yah Pah Club Elm Street Bridge AT Field Club Liam HW Powers New York John Boles Venevieve Tobin Zusa Pitts
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