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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
10
Lawrence County Garden Council heard forester Owen Penfield Fox outline vandalism in city parks at Trinity church. He urged home school church and school to educate against damage, noting stolen keep off signs and high costs to restore Park Lake. Council plans garden show and conservation events.
Ethel Hurst Bible class of First Baptist met at 315 Orlando Avenue in a home gathering Tuesday evening. Co hosts were Mrs. Sis son Armstrong and Mrs. Raymond Young. The devotion centered on The Simplicity of Prayer. A letter from Africa missionary Linda Seymour was read. A spelling bee led by Mrs. Glenn Johnson crowned Mrs. Russell Cline and Mrs. Nesbitt as winners. The next meeting is July 6 at Mrs. William Carr’s home on Willowbrook road.
Casa Savoia Auxiliary plans a June 15 anniversary gathering at Humbert hall Division street at 6 p.m. Mrs Lucy Lemer chairs with Mrs Mabel Mastrangelo as co chairperson A full course dinner and an entertainment program featuring Four Faces from New Castle Faces will be provided Mrs Floyd Semione to welcome guests and organizers Marietta Ceci Elizabeth Cubellis Maria Domenica Isabella take charge of entertainment and kitchen duties
Members of the Women's Association met at Central Presbyterian Church to close this season's activities. Mrs. Raymond Stiles led a devotional, Mrs. Herbert Aiken presided, and plans were set for a June 9 project to install acoustic tile in the primary department ceiling. Unit Two provided refreshments.
The June first gathering of the Jolly Juliets convened at Mrs. Gerald Houk’s residence in R. D. 4. Four games entertained attendees and Miss Marguerite Micco won the door prize. Thelma Frazie, a guest, was inducted as a new member at Miss Marguerite Micco’s home on Allen Street.
Miss Shirleen McGuire and Russell Margraf were married in the Little Church Around the Corner in New York City on May 29. The ceremony featured a double ring service with a candlelight rite. The couple, both from New Castle, plan to reside in California after a brief visit following the wedding.
The Woman's Society For Christian Service Group III of Epworth Methodist church will hold a July picnic. The June 1 meeting at Mrs. Russell P. Rhodes’s home set plans, with Mrs. Harry Brinton as president and Mrs. Charles Teets leading devotions.
The final social session of the Women s Ecclesian club was held Tuesday in the club rooms with a 500 table competition. Prizes went to Rose Chirozzi Babs Quarella Jane McAuley Frances Canan and Helen Davis. door prize to Rose Chirorzi. President Eleanor Davis opened with a prayer and a lunch followed served by a volunteer committee. The next session is set for September 7.
The Hunt family plans its annual reunion at Willard Grange hall on June 9. Dinner will be served at noon with paper plates provided.
The McLaughlin Missionary Society of First United Presbyterian held its final meeting of the season in the church parlor on June 1. Topics included Youthful Vision with talks on Youth of Pakistan Egyptian Youth and American Youth. 24 boxes of clothing were packed for mission stations Frenchburg and Ezel Ky and a letter from South Sudan missionaries was read. Refreshments were served.
Miss Donna J Ray a 1954 New Castle High School graduate was feted at her graduation and 18th birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs H B Ray at their East Washington Street home. Guests included relatives and family friends from Damascus Ohio and Erie Pennsylvania. The honoree received several graduation and birthday gifts.
Mrs Ernie Adamo of Cleveland Avenue hosted the Young Mrs. club on Tuesday evening and preparations were made for a June picnic at Cascade Park in honor of their children. Special guest Mrs. Merle Kelly attended and door prize went to Mrs. William Gardner. Card games followed with prizes to Mrs. George Williams and Mrs. Tom Allegro. hostesses included Mrs. Merle Kelly. Next meeting is June 22 with Mrs. Clement Gardner on Cunningham Avenue.
At a Club 54 meeting hosted by Mrs. Sam Cotelesse on Friendship Street plans were made for a theatre party and a children’s picnic. Mrs. Albert Veri led the business session and Mrs. Felix Mele directed singing and entertained with imitations. A lunch followed with a June 16 date noted for the next gathering with Mrs. Felix Mele at 708 Junior High Street.
The Humbert Auxiliary will crown Rose Queen Lena Vericella in ceremonies Sunday evening June 6 at 8 oclock at the King. Music and entertainment are planned. Tickets from theMay Queen event may be used for the Rose crown coronation. Mrs Immaculate Sciullo serves as auxiliary president.
Eva Drumheller hosted the Degree of Honor executive board meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert McKnight. Attendees included Mrs Nellie Beighley Mrs Mae Earls Mrs Laura LaRock Mrs Ola Gilkey and Mrs Ann McConnell who received honors for cards. Mrs Marie Rockwell past state president was given a guest gift by Mrs Drumheller. Co-hostesses Mrs Ruth Titus and Mrs Pearl Jones helped serve a refreshing lunch. A new assembly is planned for June 30.
Mrs Walter Mills of Volant hosted the Leisure Evening club Tuesday night at her home with Mrs Joseph Busin assisting. Trophies for cards were won by Mrs Robert Shaffer Mrs Robert Gettings and Mrs Pauline Peterson. Mrs Peterson Mrs Charles Ferrer and special guest Mrs James Boyle helped serve lunch. Mrs Thomas Lewis of Englewood Avenue invites associates to a picnic dinner on June 22 for the next gathering.
Mrs Samuel Burzachechi of 200 North Cedar Street announces the engagement of her sister Miss Ann Pidre to James Muscatello of Lowellville Ohio He is the son of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Muscatello Wedding plans are not definite Saturday Went On Mrs Fred DePolis avenue.
The Beta Sigma Phi sorority hosted a mothers and daughters dinner at Trinity church dining room. Mrs. Donald F. Copson welcomed guests as president while Mrs. Roy Long gave the invocation.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams presided at a Quota club business session after dinner at The Castleton. Members voted to fund Girl Scouts camperships and Salvation Army Building Drive. Williams reported a May 14–15 spring from Uniontown Summit hotel. Delegates Williams and Miss Martha Bigley will attend the Quota International convention June 10–14 in Chicago. An outing is planned for later in June.
Tally club gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Leonard LaScola’s Hazel street home with honored guests Mrs. Samuel Rashid and Mrs. Leonard Turco. Trophies were awarded to Mrs. Samuel LaScola Mrs. Ed ward Roth and Mrs. Paul Matey for contests. Secret sisters presented birthday gifts. Mrs. James Waugaman helped serve lunch. Mrs. John Lazar invited associates to her home for the next session August 3.
M. A. E. Canasta Club met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Charles Tanner’s Butler road home. Trophies were awarded to Mrs. B. William Recznik and Mrs Joseph Sniezek. Mrs. Tanner’s wedding anniversary was honored and the group planned a June 14 trip to Cleveland for a dinner and theater. Activities will resume in September.
Civil Air Patrol to meet at Deshon headquarters. Cadets report at 7 30 for training while seniors gather at 9 for a business meeting. Captain E Gene Schweinsberg requests full attendance as plans for summer encampment are discussed and advisory board volunteers urged.
Old and new campers and parents will gather Thursday at 5 thirty PM for a reunion at YMCA Camp Fred L Rent. Attendees should bring a picnic supper. Coffee ice cream and chocolate milk will be supplied. A program of games hikes and a camp fire is planned weather permitting.
Dixie Hobel fifteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hobel RD Ellwood City cut her right hand middle finger while using a meat slicer at A and P Supermarket. The mishap occurred at 6 p m on Wednesday. The nail of the right hand ring finger was injured and she received medical aid at New Castle Hospital. She was discharged later.
John J Yesko Jr of 375 Alexander Street Sharon and Mildred M Johnson of R D 2 Wampum have applied for a license to wed at the Mercer County Court House.
Joseph Klocek and his bride, recently wedded, were married by Rev Fr Edward Pikulik in a double ring ceremony. The bride, a Union High graduate, wore a rhinestone necklace as a gift from her husband. Attendants included Ann Golba and Joanne Danowsky. Best man Joseph Greco and usher Henry Kaszubowski. A church reception followed by a 7 pm 200 guest reception at K Pulaski Hall. The couple's families and careers are noted in Ohio.
Miss Patricia Cearfoss selected Miss Florence Baratiero as maid of honor for her wedding to Joseph Natzic set for June 12 at 9 am in St. Marys church. Walter Natzic will be best man. groom’s parents reside in Bessemer. The ceremony at St. Marys and 7 pm reception at West Pittsburg fire hall follow.
Mrs. Edward Ryan led a worship period Tuesday evening as the Loyal Band class met at Third United Presbyterian church. Mrs. Elmer Rice gave the opening prayer. Miss H Hauselman and Richard Thompson of Bell Telephone presented a program on Your Voice Is You. The group planned summer activities and a brunch at Cascade Park on July 8 at 11 am, moved from July 6.
James Logan Jr of New Castle receives a warm welcome at an open house hosted by his parents at 509 Blaine Street after the 1954 high school commencement. Guests included friends and relatives who presented a gift and money. A luncheon followed with aides listed. Plans for his future remain undecided.
Mr and Mrs Ugo Tommelleo invite friends to an open house reception on Saturday evening June 5 at 8 o'clock in the home of the groom's parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Tommelleo 13 East Clayton street New Castle Mrs Tommelleo is the former Miss Helen Cwynar daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Cwynar of R D 10 New Castle
Mrs. Julia Hogue was honored at a pre-nuptial party in the Green Room of the YWCA hosted by the Emeline Rose Rebekah Lodge. She received many home gifts and enjoyed games and singing before refreshments. The couple, Mrs. Hogue and George Mallinak, plan an open church wedding at Wesley Methodist on June 5.
Mrs. Adam Pivovar attended the Aprons Off club meeting at Mrs. Julian Adamczyk’s Miller road home. Prizes went to Mrs. John Adamczyk of Gilmore street. Will hostess Mrs. Adamczyk on July 6.
Emeline Rose Rebekah Lodge 37 gathers at 306 South Bay Street Friday at 8 PM hosted by Mrs Wilberta Mc Williams with co-hostess Mrs Josephine Hoover.
To Mr and Mrs David Clingsmith a son June 3 at 206 Ray Street To Mr and Mrs Thomas E Kennedy a son June 2 at 737 Butler Avenue To Rev and Mrs Charlies G Rodawalt a daughter June 2 R D 8 To Mr and Mrs Willis Breiteman Zelienople a son June 2
Mayor Frank X Kryzan and Mrs Kryzan of Youngstown Ohio attended an after commencement party honoring Thomas Casimer Wajert class of 1954 New Castle High School. The event hosted by Mr and Mrs John C Wajert included out of town visitors and several Kryzan family guests.
Mrs Norman Minner Mrs Earl White and Mrs James Bell received tokens for cards at a North neighbor club meeting. Mrs Paul Whiteside hosted associates Tuesday evening at her East Washington street home. Mrs William Frazier helped serve lunch. Associates plan a picnic dinner June 15 at Cascade Park.
New Castle Hospital reports multiple births: a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Alexander KR WD Savannah road on June 2. a son to Mr and Mrs Nicholas Georgeadis 764 Arlington avenue on June 2. a son to Mr and Mrs John W N Matteo R D 5 on June 2. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnston R D 10 on June 3.
Ralph Colangelo aged 29 of A. D. 9 was injured at Elliott Brothers company on Tuesday when steel struck his right knee. He entered New Castle Hospital on Wednesday for lacerations and was discharged.
David Graham aged 13 of 316 E Sheridan Avenue was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital at 8 30 p m Wednesday for a compound fracture and facial injuries after being struck in the face by a baseball.
Nancy Evans twelve daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Evans of R D collapsed into car bumper on June 1 lacerating her right foot. She received care at New Castle Hospital and was discharged.
Miss Norma Quarterson celebrated at a May 2 shower hosted by Mrs. J. B. Welker and sisters-in-law Mrs. James Welker and Preble Cobb. Guests hemmed tea towels for the bride elect, with refreshments served by Mrs. George McElwee. She will wed Ben Welker June 5 at Savannah Methodist Church.
The Third United Presbyterian builders society met June 1 at Bob Teel’s home 940 Beckford Street for a monthly business meeting. Dorothy Craig led devotions and Robin Slay led the session. A June 13 outreach event is planned. Attendance winners will be honored at an outdoor party hosted by Carol Coulias. Wilma Munnell Rose Ann German and Bob Teel served refreshments.
Members of the Martha Davis Bible Class of First Baptist met at Mrs. Alex Chec home for devotions. They scheduled a June 19 picnic supper at Gaston Park with husbands as guests and set a fall meeting September 28 at Mrs. Vernon Brightshue's home with co-hostess Mrs. Merle Brightshue.
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