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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1941

Page

53

New Officers Elected for Business and Professional Women

Miss Mary G Bigley is elected president of the B P W club with Mary J Sdherger as vice president and Oliver Webb as recording secretary. The group met at the Y W C A Green Room with singing led by Mary Harvard and Theo Pollock as accompanist. Genevieve Riddle presided. new members included Miss Betty Gray. gifts were exchanged for retiring president Miss Riddle and installing officer Mrs Elizabeth Shiever.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Mary Harvard Theodora Pollock Genevieve Riddle Dr. Rogers Hazel Boyd Genevieve Riddie Betty Gray Elizabeth Shiever Ellwood City Mary Vandivort Miss Riddle Shiever Thompson

Fagles Auxiliary to Meet at 8 OClock Tonight

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles No. 45 on South Jefferson street gather this evening at 8 o'clock in the hall. Mrs. Sara Wirtz presides with installation of officers planned. A memorial service follows with Mrs. Henrietta Davis in charge.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles No. 45 South Jefferson Street Sara Wirtz Henrietta Davis

Dinner dance for New Castle seniors planned at The Castleton

Members of the graduating class of New Castle Senior High prepare for a Wednesday dinner dance at The Castleton hotel. Students’ committees work hard to ensure success while the art staff designs decorations and place cards in class colors.

New Castle Senior High School Castleton Hotel

Epworth Class Picnic At Cascade Park

Members of the Young Married People's class at Epworth Methodist church gathered at Cascade Park for their annual tureen dinner. They arrived at 6 30 pm and were served a delicious menu by Mr and Mrs Walter Barber and Mr and Mrs Eli Browning. Plans for a lawn fete were discussed and a July 7 party with location to be announced was noted.

Epworth Methodist Church Cascade Park Walter Barber Eli Browning

Mrs Armstrong Hosts Shower for Bride Elect

Mrs Arthur E Armstrong entertained a group at her Euclid Avenue home Monday evening to honor Gertrude Eppinger who will wed Rev J C Winder on June 11 and Mrs Charlies Gearin nee Virginia Allen. Guests enjoyed informal hours and refreshments, and many gifts were presented to the honoree.

Arthur E. Armstrong Euclid Avenue Gertrude Eppinger J. C. Winder Charlies Gearin Virginia Allen

Emeline Rose Rebekah Lodge Meets in Clendenin Hall

Members of Emeline Rose Rebekah Lodge No. 37 will convene Thursday at 7 45 PM in Clendenin hall for their meeting. Degree staff members will hold a practice session afterward.

Emeline Rose Rebekah Lodge No. 37 Clendenin Hall

Hershey Auxiliary Hosts Unusual Mission Program

Members of the Hershey Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church gathered for a 6 pm picnic with 65 members and five guests, followed by a business session. A Hindu life in India dramatization by missionary Mrs Gustafson, in Hindu costume, featured Miss Eva Miller pianist and Mary Harvard singer.

Hershey First Presbyterian Church H. E. Golder William A. Woodworth Mary Harvard Ben Price Ross Rosenberger Katosan India Carl Gustafson Zenana Roy W. Hazen Ira Ramsey Ramsey Gustafson Harry Elder O. P. Brown John Foster Davie Parsons John Elliott N. J. McCluskey Sam McGoun John Vandling

Birthday Party for Roy Charles Morrow Celebrated

Mrs. James A. Morrow of 825 Butler Avenue hosted a birthday party Monday honoring Roy Charles Morrow on his 11th birthday. Guests played games and stunts while Patty Rowland sang. Prizes went to Patty Rowland Wynn Merriman Phyllis Turner Bobby Doone and Dicky Moore. Lunch was served and Roy received many gifts.

James A. Morrow Butler Avenue Roy Charles Patty Rowland Wynn Merriman Phyllis Turner Bobby Doone Dicky Moore Sally Mears

Ne-Ca-Beta-Chi Girls Meet at Peggy Stiward Home

The Ne-Ca-Beta-Chi Girls gathered at Peggy Stiward’s Pine Street home for an evening of cards with prizes awarded to Marvena Stenger Barbara Hamil and Connie Deegan. Lunch followed served by the hostess and Mildred. Special guests were Connie Deegan and Mildred Stinard. The next meeting is set with Martha Carson on June 11.

Peggy Stiward Pine Street Marvena Stenger Barbara Hamil Connie Deegan Mildred Mildred Stinard Martha Carson Chestnut Street

Members Honored By Class Monday

In Warren Avenue the Teachers Training class of the First Baptist Church honored members with gifts for their new homes. Virginia Allen Gearin and Margaret Porteous, soon to wed William Brown, were celebrated. Lucille Lynch was elected class president as Mrs. Halycon Brandon leaves town.

Warren Avenue Betty Ayers First Baptist Church Halycon Brandon William Carr Charles Gearin Virginia Allen Margaret Porteous William Brown Lucille Lynch H. Brandon Ellwood City Cascade Park

Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers at Perry Post Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary of Perry S. Gaston Post No 343 elected officers Monday night with Frances Cope as president and Roy Jones as senior vice president. Delegates to the Altoona convention and Four County Council were chosen, with plans for a Cascade Park breakfast and a United Service Organization donation of 15 dollars.

American Legion Auxiliary Perry S. Gaston American Legion Frances Cope Roy Jones John Gaston William Brooks Bertha Montgomery Myrtle Wilkinson Francis Pinkerton James Cooper Altoona Marvin Dinsmore Florence Cartwright Rochester Flora Moretti Wade Daugherty Legion Home

Surprise Graduation Party for Olga Deli in Pearson Street Home

Members of the S N G club gathered at Margaret Naples home on Pearson street Monday evening and honored Olga Deli with a surprise graduation party. Games and dancing filled the night while Mario Morelli directed school songs. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess with Louise DePolio assisting in the late hour.

S. N. G. Club Margaret Naples Pearson Street Olga Deli Mario Morelli Louise DePolio

Walmo Garden Club Postpones Meeting to June 11

Members of the Walmo Garden club will not meet Thursday at noon as planned. The group will gather next Wednesday June 11 at 1 o'clock in the home of Mrs W C Hileman on Wilmington road.

Walmo Garden Club W. C. Hileman Wilmington Road

Recent Bride Honored at Eastern Star Event

Mrs. Margery W. Brinton, worthy matron of New Castle Chapter 105 OES, hosted at her East Washington street home honoring associate matron Mrs. Virginia Bowman Johnson, a recent bride. Five contract bridge tables produced high scores for Ada Jackson and Margaret Frank. door prize went to Idylline Winner. Brinton and aides served refreshments then Brinton presented Johnson with an electrical gift before Johnson departs to Baltimore. Brinton heads to Philadelphia for Grand Chapter meeting.

Margery W. Brinton New Castle Order of Eastern Star East Washington Street Virginia Bowman Johnson Ada Jackson Margaret Frank Idylline Florence Campbell Arraetta Palmer Brinton Johnson Oak Street Baltimore Philadelphia Grand Chapter

Field Club Mixed Bridge On Thursday

Mr and Mrs Ralph A Cooper host New Castle Field Club for mixed bridge Thursday evening. Play begins at 8 30 oclock followed by lunch at 10 30 oclock. Prizes will be awarded to the winners after the card sessions.

Ralph A. Cooper New Castle Field Club

Local Clubs and Hostesses Listed in Adams Street Area

A compiled roster lists numerous clubs and their hosts across Adams Street and nearby streets. Names include B N W Mrs M P Boulden Glenn Moore C Leonardo Etta Kard Klub Mary Louise Frazier and many others with hostess details and street addresses.

M. P. Boulden Adams Street Peppy Dozen Glenn Moore Franklin Avenue C. Leonardo Mill Street Etta-Kard-Klub Mary Louise Frazier Warren Avenue Dewey Shifflet E. S. 500 Paul Jones Raymond Street Rainey Eight Frank Sargeant North Street McConnell's Mills Lawrence County Garden John Loudon Englewood Avenue Grace Whitlatch Williams Street Friendship Lena Cassella South Mill Street Good Neighbors Albert Pilshaw West Washington Street

Castlette Club Meeting Postponed to June 18

The Castlette club meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening with Mrs. John Donofrio of Reynolds Street has been postponed until June 18.

Castlette Club John Donofrio Reynolds Street

Red Cross Exec to Present Awards at VFW Auxiliary Meeting

Miss Margaret Bodenstein executive director of the American Red Cross will present certificates of appreciation to members of the Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Harry L. McBride post No 522 and to the auxiliary daughters when they meet for their regular meeting on Thursday June 5 at their Grant street home.

Margaret Bodenstein The American Red Cross Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Harry L. McBride Grant Street

J U Club Card Party Hosted by Mrs Van Fossen

Mrs. Margaret Van Fossen entertained J U club members at her Cunningham Avenue home with card games as the main activity. A 1 o clock meal was served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Beryl Mann and Mrs. Margaret Johns. High scores went to Mrs. Beatrice Weber and Mrs. Margaret McKissick. On June 12 Mrs. Ella Critchlow will host the group at Gardner.

Margaret van Fossen J. U. Club Cunningham Avenue Beryl Mann Margaret Johns Beatrice Weber Margaret McKissick Ella Critchlow Gardner

Dorcas Class Meeting Moved to Monday at Mrs Sullivan Homes

Members of the Dorcas class at Central Christian church will gather tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Sullivan 720 East Long Avenue. The meeting was moved from Thursday evening to tonight due to the change.

Dorcas Central Christian Church Elizabeth Sullivan East Long Avenue Otlock

Rev and Mrs Gamble Celebrate 13th Anniversary

Friends of the People's Mission surprised Rev and Mrs William Gamble at their Cumberland Avenue home to mark their 13th wedding anniversary. An informal gathering followed with a luncheon and many gifts received by the couple.

William Gamble People’s Mission Cumberland Avenue Clarence Thompson Herman Byler Edwin Johnson

Friendship club rescheduled entertainment at Lena Cassella home

Mrs Lena Cassella of South Mill Street will entertain the Friendship club on Wednesday evening replacing Mrs A Cassachia in the planned gathering.

Lena Cassella South Mill Street Friendship Club A. Cassachia

A. G. Club Dinner Planned for June 12

Members of the A. G. club will host a dinner party in a downtown tearoom on June 12. The event gathers club members for an evening meal in a formal setting.

A. G. Club

Pythian Sisters Memorial Tonight at Malta Hall

Castle Temple No. 37 Pythian Sisters hold annual memorial services after tonight’s regular meeting at 8 o'clock in Malta hall. Plans will be finalized to host Grand Chief of Pennsylvania Mrs Thelma Berndt of Allentown at a program Tuesday evening June 1.

Castle Temple No Malta Hall Pennsylvania Thelma Berndt Allentown

Good Neighbors club to meet Wednesday afternoon

Members of the Good Neighbors club will gather Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Albert PilsMan on West Washington Street Extension for a planned meeting.

Good Neighbors Club Albert PilsMan West Washington Street

Semper Fidelis Club Postpones Weekly Meeting

Members of the Semper Fidelis club will not meet this week as scheduled. The next meeting date will be announced in the call of Additional Society on Page Six.

Semper Fidelis Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary G. Bigley Fagles Epworth Cascade Rosenthal D. L. Rosenthal Greer Bldg N. Mercer St Phone Rankin Rankin's Kranain’s Srd eNo Irene Dunne Gary Grant Regent Theatre North Mill St Claffey Machinele Empire Jos K. Washington ST Hershey Auxiliary Donati School of Music S. Mill St John Dochko Manent Hianen Oo Lawrence Savings & Trust Legion Auxiliary Regent Orleans Mantene Dietrich REW Rene Clair Bruce Cabot Roland Young Mischa Auer Andy Devine Melville Cooper Eddie Quillan Laura Hope Crews Frank Jenks Cary Gran Penny Serenade Hope Reed Reed M. Bodenstein J. U Big Cannon S. MU St Mrs. Gamble Pythian Sisters Memorial Tonight Flein Elgin Smart Rose Pocket Mather Bros. Co E. Washington St New Castle, Pa
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