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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1932

Page

3

Class Dinner Closes Contest at Central Christian Church

Mrs Amy Wink's Dorcas class hosted Mrs Elizabeth Sullivan's team for a dinner in the church dining room following a recent class contest. Mrs Minnie Moore was named president as Mrs Phillip Wink departs for California. Entertainment included a backward chorus and humorous impromptu speeches about choosing a husband.

Amy Wink Dorcas Central Christian Church Elizabeth Sullivan Church Minnie Moore Phillip Wink California Sullivan Kate Nelson Janet Rennie Alice Schrantz

Gemuchlekiet Club Meets at Windish Home

Members gathered at Mrs A Windish on Harrison Street for a 1 PM luncheon. A bouquet adorned the table and Mrs Windish and her daughters assisted in serving. The afternoon featured music and social chat with plans for a picnic at the next meeting.

Gemuchlekiet A. Windish Harrison Street

Pittsburgh P H C Club Hosts Malta Hall Tea Party

The P H C club in Pittsburgh met at Malta Hall on Wednesday evening for a tea party. After routine work the group played cards and bingo with prizes awarded to Mrs. Ed Ansel Mrs. Will Gilbreath James Fee and George Bargo for 500 honors Harriett Ziegfried and Nina Strong won in bingo.

Pittsburgh Club Malta Hall Ed Ansel Will Gilbreath James Fee George Bargo Harriett Ziegfried Nina Strong

Baldwin Bible Class Hosts June Picnic Plans

The Baldwin Bible class of Highland United Presbyterian met at Mrs. W. D. Jones home on Sumner avenue. Mrs. F. L. Burton presided as plans were made for a joint June picnic with the Baird Missionary Society. Mrs. Ray Rhodes led the program as members worked on scrapbooks for a children's hospital in India. Special guests included Mrs. Adam Schade and Miss Mabel Allen.

W. D. Jones Sumner Avenue Baldwin Bible Highland United Presbyterian Church Harry Miles T. F Johnson J. E. Rumbaugh F. L. Burton Baird Missionary Society Ray Rhodes India Adam Schade Irwin Mabel Allen

Clarke, Local Boy, graduates from USC in Los Angeles

Joseph D. Clarke, son of Mrs. Mollie Clarke of Los Angeles, graduates from the University of Southern California on June 4 at University Park. Born and raised here, he was the son of the late Joseph Clarke, longtime conductor for the P and L E railroad. He is nephew of Mrs. Andrew Reider of Edison Avenue.

Joseph D. Clarke Mollie Clarke Los Angeles California University of Southern California University Park Clarke Joseph Clarke P. and L. E. Railroad Andrew Reider Edison Avenue

Mrs Porteous Hosts Clawson Club Guests

Mrs J P Porteous of West Moody avenue entertained Clawson Club associates Thursday evening. Assisting hostess Mrs Elmer Tintsman served a luncheon, with Spring flowers and tapers adorning the dining room. On Thursday July 8 Mrs Carl Wright of Garfield avenue will entertain.

J. P. Porteous West Moody Avenue Clawson Club Elmer Tintsman Carl Wright Garfield Avenue

First Rowe reunion to form group in Wampum home

The first reunion of John and Sarah Rowe descendants is set for Sunday June 19 at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Kline in Wampum R D 1. An organization will be formed and officers elected. Relatives and friends are invited and dinner will be served at noon.

John Sarah Rowe Andrew Kline Wampum, R. D. 1

Miller Family Reunion Seeks Ellwood City June Gathering

The annual Miller reunion is set for June 16 at Ewing Park Ellwood City with an all day gathering and dinner served at noon.

Miller Ewing Park Ellwood City

Brilliant First Christian church recital wows crowd

In the First Christian church auditorium Mrs Mary Virginia Patterson organist presented a recital assisted by her daughter Mrs Mary Virginia Munroe of Dayton Ohio soprano. Flowers filled the setting. Ushers Betty Johnson Mildred Miller Dorothy Young Grace Bell Jane McClintock Dorothy Blunt. Mrs Munroe’s soprano voice drew encores as she performed and answered the crowd. Patterson played Kilgen organ with artistic handling and a varied program drew further encores.

First Christian Church Mary Virginia Patterson Mary Virginia Munroe Dayton Ohio Betty Johnson Mildred Miller Dorothy Young Grace Bell Jane McClintock Dorothy Blunt

Dinner Dance of Thiel Fraternity at Field Club

The 15th annual formal dinner dance of the Brotherhood of Sadhe Aleph at Thiel College Greenville Pa was held at the New Castle Field Clubhouse with ninety eight guests. Dinner was at 6:30 pm and dancing followed from 8 to 12 with music. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson Mr and Mrs G R Bradshaw and J B Ladd. Committeemen were William Mickley chairman Paul Daugherty and Emmett Snedberg.

Brotherhood of Sadhe Aleph Thiel College Greenville New Castle Field Roy Johnson G. R. Bradshaw J. B. Ladd William Mickley Paul Daugherty Emmett Snedberg

David B Connery to Arrive Here Sunday

David B Connery eldest son of Mr and Mrs W J Connery arrives in New Castle for a ten day visit at his home. He is a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School and will receive his degree this month. On July 1 he enters Presbyterian Hospital Philadelphia for a two year internship.

David B. Connery W. J. Connery Berger Place New Castle Mr. Connery University of Pennsylvania Medical School Philadelphia Presbyterian Hospital

Jolly Twelve Club Social at East Brook

Mrs. Charles Gardner hosted Jolly Twelve Club members at her sister Mrs. H B McConnell’s East Washington home for a social evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Riney and Mrs. D T Andrews, with the guessing contest trophy to Mrs. H B McConnell. A pastel lunch followed. Plans were made for an event hosted by Mrs. Albert Perkins at Mrs. Arthur Baldwin’s Adams street residence, with the next meeting set at Mrs. Charles Riney’s Superior street home.

Charles Gardner East Brook H. B. McConnell East Washington Street Jolly Twelve Club Charles Riney D. T. Andrews Albert Perkins Arthur Baldwin Adams Street Charlies Riney Superior Street

Glendale Bridge Club Hosts at Sheridan Home

Mrs Wilbur Farrell of Sheridan avenue welcomed members of the 1931 Glendale Bridge Club Wednesday evening. Two tables of cards played with prizes awarded to Mrs Rita Kerr and Mrs William Mayberry. Mrs Bittner received the guest token. lunch featured Spring flowers and pink and white decor. Mrs C J Nicholson helped with the menu.

Wilbur Farrell Sheridan Avenue Glendale Bridge Club Rita Kerr William Mayberry Bittner C. J. Nicholson

Kiwanis and Lions Plan Joint Ladies Night Event

Plans were laid for a joint Ladies Night program by the New Castle Kiwanis and Lions clubs to be held June 21 at the New Wilmington Inn. The event will feature cards and dancing plus a scheduled program.

New Castle Kiwanis and Lions Clubs New Wilmington Inn

Elks Club Social Draws Large Turnout This Season

The Elks Club hosted a large social on Thursday with about 90 guests. Prizes were won in 500 by Mrs. Tom Moore, Mrs. E Garner, P J Scanlon and Ed McKibben, bridge honors went to Mrs. W Stoughton, Mrs. Pete Capitola, W. Stoughton and J. Morgan, bingo prizes awarded to Mrs. Jack Lewis and Mrs. Martha Sullivan, lunch served by Mrs. W C DeArment and committee, event chaired by Mrs. Agnew and Ed Ryan. The gathering closes the season before fall.

Elks Club Tom Moore E. Garner P. J. Scanlon Ed McKibben W. Stoughton Pete Capitola J. Morgan W. C. DeArment Ben Agnew S. J. Perry Ed Ryan S. J. Kleckner Jack Lewis Martha Sullivan Agnew John Hite B. Agnew Geo. Thomas

Y. S. B. class hosts at Mrs. Bates home

Members of Section A of the Y. S. B. class of the Third United Presbyterian church gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. M. R. Bates’s Beckford street home. Mrs. Kathryn Palmer co hosted and Peggy Montgomery read. The occasion featured devotions, prayers, games, and a dainty repast. A greeting letter to former member Mrs. J. A. Cox of Wiltshire, Ohio was sent. The next meeting will be at Mrs. R. M. Eagleson’s East Washington street home with Mrs. Roy McGown as associate hostess.

Third United Presbyterian Church M.R. Bates Beckford Street Kathryn Palmer Gibson Milton Book Bates Peggy Montgomery Montgomery J. A. Cox Wiltshire R. M. Eagieson East Washington Street Roy McGown

Reunited Ladies League Meets at Eva Reynolds Home

Mrs Eva Reynolds hosted the Reunited Ladies League on Raymond street with business then bingo. Prizes went to Mrs Franie Davis Mrs Elsie Phillips and Mrs Anna Richards. Lunch served by hostess with guests Mrs Blanche Kelso and Mrs Eva Baker. Next meeting set for two weeks with Mrs Anna Nolte hosting a tureen dinner.

Eva Reynolds Raymond Street Ladies League Franie Davis Elsie Phillips Anna Richards Blanche Kelso Eva Baker Anna Nolte Cumberland Avenue

Mrs. Shaw Hosts Sixth Anniversary Party for Nickersons

Mrs. R. C. Shaw of 929 Rose Avenue entertained Wednesday evening at her home honoring Mr. and Mrs. George Nickerson on East Maple Street for their sixth wedding anniversary. Dinner at 6 featured a table for eight and a relaxed, informal afters.

R. C. Shaw Rose Avenue George Nickerson East Maple Street

Foster-Rocks Engage in Ambridge-Waynesboro Nuptials

Announcement of the pending marriage of Miss Margaret Foster, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Foster of Maplewood Avenue Ambridge, to Hugh N Rocks of New Castle and Waynesboro. The wedding will be solemnized in St Veronica Roman Catholic Church on June 16.

Margaret Foster Henry Foster Maplewood Avenue Ambridge Hugh N. Rocks New Castle Waynesboro St. Veronica Roman Catholic Church

Foster Couple Leaves for Optometry School Trip

Dr and Mrs Arthur B Foster depart for Philadelphia to attend the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry. They expect to return June 15.

Arthur B. Foster Philadelphia

Girls Friendly Society plans candle light service

The Girls Friendly Society of St. Andrews Episcopal church will hold a candle light service Sunday with Arch Deacon William C. Foreman presiding. Ten girls will join the society and receive senior or associate status with a pageant featuring named members and a program directed by Miss Ann Hitchen.

Girls Friendly Society of St. Andrews Episcopal Church William C. Foreman Adelaide Cartwright Wilda Prize Jean Riley Florence Hitchen Bessie Hartland Elizabeth Mildred Fleeger Ada Riley Edith Cowden Marie Riley G. F. S. Society Elizabeth Allsopp Elizabeth Fleeger Aimee Wright Jane Smith Ann Hitchen

B and O Lodges Plan Picnic Outing

Members of the B and O Veterans and the Auxiliary met in the city building for a lodge session with cards and bingo. Prizes were awarded to Mrs O L Murphy Robert Jones and Mrs William Horchler. A picnic is planned for July 14 at Cascade Park for all employees and a June 7 musical entertainment will be held with officers in charge.

B. and O. Veterans O. L. Murphy Robert Jones William Horchler Cascade Park J. P. Walter

Card Party Planned by Trinity Episcopal Guild

Earnest Workers of Trinity Episcopal church held a Tuesday evening event at Mrs. Philip C. Pearson’s East Falls street home. After a brief meeting plans were made for a June 7 card party, with bridge and 500, a lunch, and green and white table decor. Hostess aided by Mrs. William Hewitt and Mrs. H. Hope. special guests were Rev. and Mrs. Forkner of Sharon and Mrs. Comstock.

Earnest Workers Trinity Episcopal Church Philip C. Pearson Guild East Falls Street William Hewitt H. Hope Forkner Sharon Comstock

Laurel hostess Miss Lucille Emery hosts Sin Mar Bridge Club

Miss Lucille Emery of Laurel bou levard proved a pleasing hostess to the Sin-Mar-Bridge Club members in her home when they gathered for a social evening. Cards formed the main pastime, the prize for high honors being captured by Miss Ada Miller. Miss Marice Biddle was a special guest of the occasion. Lunch was served at a late hour in the dining room at a table appointed in a color scheme of pink and white, flowers and tapers completing a pretty arrangement. On Wednesday, June 15, Miss Dolores Gould of Elizabeth street will be club hostess.

Lucille Emery Laurel Boulevard Sin-Mar-Bridge Club Ada Miller Marice Biddle Dolores Gould Elizabeth Street

YWCA Membership Committee Plans Conference at Camp East Brook

In the annual report Dr. Mildred Rogers chairwoman notes that a New Year tea and April church luncheons broadened YWCA membership reach beyond prior levels. A conference of YWCA members is set for Camp East Brook on June 15 to gather suggestions for future programs.

Mildred Rogers Camp East Brook

Delaware Avenue Shower for Ruth Noble and Dorothy Beadle

Miss Florence Jenkins hosted a miscellaneous shower for two New Castle school teachers, Ruth Noble and Dorothy Beadle, who will marry this summer. Three tables of bridge were played, a lunch served, and Miss Mary Long won the high score prize.

Florence Jenkins Delaware Avenue Ruth Noble Dorothy Beadle New Castle Mary Long

D A R Chapter Sets June Meeting Near West Middlesex

Members of the Lawrence Chapter D A R plan a June meeting on Saturday June 4 at 2 30 PM at Mrs Harry Mason s home about one mile outside West Middlesex Delegates will be elected to the annual convention to be held in York Pa in October.

West Middlesex Lawrence Harry Mason West Middlese Organization York

Hughes-Cottrell Wedding in Toledo Announces Florida Ceremony

Word reaches New Castle friends of the marriage of Mrs. Pansy Newton Hughes, formerly of this city, and Carl H. P. Cottrell, a Toledo lumberman. The wedding took place in April in Bradenton, Florida, and the couple, after wintering in the south, reside at 455 Potter Street, Toledo, Ohio.

Happy Hour Club Hosts Tureen Dinner At Home

Mr and Mrs R G Leslie of Moore avenue host Happy Hour Club members at their home for a tureen dinner at 6 30 this evening. Mrs Della Bronson of Blairsboro Iowa will be a special guest of the evening.

Happy Hour Club R. G. Leslie Moore Avenue Park Della Bronson Blairsboro Iowa

Dorcas Society Plans Picnic Hike This Saturday

The Dorcas Society of the First Presbyterian Church schedules a picnic hike meeting at the church at 10 30 a m Saturday.

Dorcas Society of the First Presbyterian Church

Auxiliary Plans Convention for VFW Post Delegates

Credentials issued to newly elected delegates of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Harry L. McBride Post VFW. President Evelyn Woods and Mesdames Tempa Stickle Ada Miller Elizabeth Miller Ethel Bell Floss Potter Reba LaRue Nellie Johnston named to attend the state encampment at Hazelton June 16 17 18. Standing and social committees discussed Tri County Council entertainment and routine activities filled the session.

Ladies Auxiliary Harry L. McBride Veterans of Foreign Wars Hazelton Evelyn Woods Mesdames Tempa Stickle Ada Miller Elizabeth Miller Ethel Bell Floss Potter Reba LaRue Nellie Johnston Tri-County Council

Lawrence chapter D A R members and club activities

Lawrence chapter D A R lists Mrs Harry Mason of West Middlesex Pennsylvania and the Kuple Kard Klub with Mr and Mrs Evan Campbell on Clayton Street. Junior Music members meeting hosts are Kathryn Newberry and Barbara Schulz.

Lawrence Harry Mason West Middlesex Kuple-Kard-Klub Evan Campbell Clayton Street Kathryn Newberry Barbara Schulz

Moonlight 5060 Club Meets at Woodring Home in Almira Ave

Moonlight 5060 Club members gathered at Mrs. George Woodring’s Almira avenue home with Mrs. Harry Leathers as hostess. Informal pastimes occupied the afternoon as members visited and shared refreshments.

Moonlight George Woodring Almira Avenue Harry Leathers

St. Louis Opera to Premiere Cyrano de Bergerac

The St. Louis Municipal Opera plans a world premiere of Cyrano de Bergerac this summer as part of twelve productions, six of which are new to the venue. A social gathering featured piano solos by Miss Betty Woodring with prizes to Mrs. Francis H. Johnson and Mrs. William Murphy, followed by lunch. Two weeks hence Mrs. M. J. Young on Hillcrest avenue hosts the members.

Betty Woodring Francis H. Johnson William Murphy International News Service ST. Louis

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