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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1915

Page

3

Local teacher to be September bride announced

Miss Alonzon Mae Hoagland of this city will marry Mr. G Clifton Hope of New Wilmington in September their engagement announced at a party hosted by Mrs Ezra Ashmore in Highland avenue The couple’s social circle includes Westminster College alumna Hoagland and High school English teacher with many local friends The Highland U P church set to host a farewell party for Hoagland at Miss Helen Sargent’s Audley avenue home.

Alonzon Mae Hoagland G. Clifton Hope New Wilmington Ezra Ashmore Highland Avenue Ashmore J. Clark Douthett Pulaski Thos. Offutt Elsa Ashmore Douthett Ethelyn Mae Westminster College Lulu Hope Highland U. P Hoagland Helen Sargent Audley Avenue

Miss Sue Harvard Shines At Pittsburg Music Festival

Miss Sue Harvard, Welsh soprano in the Sixth United Presbyterian church, presented three admired numbers Carl Whitmer My Lord Comes Riding Nevin Nightingale Song and Cadman Call Me No More. The festival continues with 600 grade school voices 60 piece Bernthaler orchestra and Miss Harvard directed by Superintendent Earhart featuring Schubert Rosamund and Gaul Spring Rapture.

Sue Harvard Pittsburg Dispatch Sixth United Presbyterian Church Carl Whitmer Lord Nevin Cadman Miss Harvard Bernthaler Harvard Earhart Schubert Rosamund Harvey B. Gaul Christine Miller Nielsen

Tarentum Couple to Visit Mrs Van Gorder in Boyles Ave

Mr and Mrs Frank Sturgeon of Tarentum are due to arrive Saturday for a short visit with Mrs W H Van Gorder, the mother of Mrs Sturgeon, who lives on Boyles Avenue.

Frank Sturgeon Tarentum

Movie adapted novels on sale at 50c each

Our store highlights film friendly novels such as The Master Key Stop Thief The Story of Damon and Pythias The Hoosier Schoolmaster The Trey O Hearts The Pit Graystark Quo Vadis Officer 666 The Call of the North Mistress Nell Runaway Jane Tess of the Storm Country The Exploits of Elaine The House of Bondage Fine Feathers and many more. Come and see them.

Damon and Pythias the Pit Graystark Quo Vadis Call of the North Nell Jane Tess Elaine House of Bondage Fine Feathers

Pretty Luncheon Interests Club Hosts 1914 Book Club

The 1 o'clock luncheon at Mrs. Harry Urmson's Berger Place home brought together members of the 1914 Book Club. Pink peonies adorned the table, 14 covers set for guests including Mrs. J. A. Cornman of Beaver Falls. Afternoon plans for summer picnics were discussed and new officers were chosen. Credit for arrangements goes to Mrs. W. P. Felch, Mrs. Paul Papenhausen, Mrs. O. H. P. Green, and the hostess.

Harry Urmson Berger Place J. A. Cornman Beaver Falls W. P. Felch Paul Papenhausen O. H. P. Green

Miss Aura Elizabeth Weds Henry M. Anderson in Wheatland

Miss Aura Elizabeth Hutton and Henry Marian Anderson were married Wednesday night at the bride’s home with Rev. D W Burger officiating. The couple will reside on Adams street after a trip to Cleveland and the lakes. Mr. Anderson works as a stationary engineer at the American Steel and Wire plant in Farrell. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs George Thompson, Mrs Percy Miles, Mrs E G Griffith, Mrs Thomas R Williams, Henry Stimple, Mrs Lenora Tarr, and Eugene Anderson.

Aura Elizabeth Elizabeth Hutton Spruce Street Wheatland Henry Marian Anderson P. S. Anderson D. W. Burger Cleveland Lakes Adams Street Anderson American Steel and Wire Plant Farrell George Thompson Percy Miles Sharon E. G. Griffith Thomas R. Williams Youngstown Henry Stimple New Castle Lenora

Thursday Sewing Circle Hosts Luncheon at YWCA

The Thursday Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Lee Pyle at the YWCA spending the afternoon in social chat and fancywork. A pink carnation luncheon followed in the dining room before guests returned to the parlor. Special attendees included Mrs. David McCreary, Mrs. Thomas Scott, Mrs. Weir and Mrs. Haley. The next gathering will be a park picnic the first Thursday in July with committee members Mrs. Frank Streib, Mrs. Fred Ball, Mrs. William Clapie, Mrs. De Streib and Miss Mary Lang ord in charge of supper.

Lee Pyle David McCreary Thomas Scott Weir Haley Frank Streib Fred Ball William Clapie de Streib Mary Langord

Whalens Travel for Commencement at Western College

Dr and Mrs H J Whalen and son Henry Jr depart for Oxford Ohio to attend Western college commencement where Miss Marguerite Whalen will receive an AB degree on Wednesday. They plan to return for Miss Frances Whalen’s local high school graduation Thursday night and Frances plus Russell Whalen will stay with Mr and Mrs W D Alford. Dr Whalen will take part in the baccalaureate service Sunday morning. Rev H E Phipps will preach at First Baptist Sunday morning and the evening service is cancelled due to the high school sermon.

H. J. Whalen Henry, Jr Oxford Western College Marguerite Whalen Frances Whalen Frances Russell Whalen W. D. Alford Moody Avenue Whalen H. E. Phipps Croton Avenue M. E First Baptist Church

Jolly Park Supper Honors Departing Local Residents

Thursday evening at 7 o'clock a party of young people held a supper at Cascade park to honor John Hopkins and Edward Jones who leave next week to live in Woodlawn. Attendees included Misses Florence Davies Elsie Davies Mae Jones Bess Jones Olwen Perrott Lillian Richards Rachel Morgan Ruth Edwards Sarah Reese and Messrs John Hopkins Edward Jones Arthur Thomas Daniel Dennis Hayden Jones Arthur Reese Wilfred Beynon.

Cascade Park John Hopkins Edward Jones Woodlawn Florence Elsie Davies Mae Bess Jones Olwen Perrott Lillian Richards Rachel Morgan Ruth Edwards Sarah Reese Arthur Thomas Daniel Dennis Hayden Jones Arthur Reese Wilfred Beynon

Picnic Evening Honors Miss Martha Dungan at Cambridge

A Thursday rain interrupted park plans for a picnic in Cambridge Ohio in honor of Miss Martha Dungan, guest of her cousin Miss Elizabeth Dungan. A party of girls then had supper at Miss Helena Massie’s Chestnut Street home before spending the evening at the movies.

Martha Dungan Cambridge Elizabeth Dungan Helena Massie Chestnut Street Anna Williams Margaret Quest Martha and Mamie Hour Jessie Simpson Miss Massie

Birthday celebration at the Conn home honors two birthdays

A birthday gathering at 1117 West State Street honored Mrs. L. H. Redd and the host family’s daughter Ruth. Family and guests shared a chicken dinner as roses decorated the house and gifts were exchanged. Attendees included A. K. Conn Sr and Jr, Mrs. Robert Thompson and her sons Jack and Joseph.

A. L. Conn West State Street L. H. Redd A. K. Conn A. L. Conn, Jr Robert Thompson Jack Joseph Ruth

E A T Girls Visit Genkinger Home in Wallace Avenue

The E. A. T. girls spent an afternoon at the home of Miss Ruth Genkinger and Miss Lillian Genkinger on Wallace Avenue with guests Mrs. W. V. Veach Miss Margaret Thompson Miss Marian Falls and Mrs. Philip Warren of Sharon. Informal visiting and needlework preceded refreshments.

Ruth Lillian Genkinger Wallace Avenue W. V. Veach Margaret Thompson Marian Falls Philip Warren Sharon

Westside School Hosts Parents Teachers Reception

The Parents-Teachers club held a Thursday evening reception for district students attending high school in the area. The event offered an enjoyable social gathering for students and supporters alike.

Parents-Teachers Club Westside

Community gathering at school concert and reception

The school program drew 125 attendees with Miss Erma Johns performing a violin solo and several pieces on a new Victrola. Addresses were given by Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Worner, Mrs. I. B. Griffith, and R. G. Leslie. The building bore national colors and refreshments were served, chaired by Mrs. Amos Snyder.

Erma Johns J. G. Worner I. B. Griffith R. G. Leslie Amos Snyder

Martha Washington Kensington Party Honors Mrs Wick

Mrs Philomena Wick hosted the Martha Washington Kensington gathering Thursday afternoon with songs music and refreshments. A green and white color scheme featured. Assistants were Mrs Margaret Flynn and Mrs Adelaide Phenice. In two weeks Mrs Jennie McArthur of Summit Street will be hostess.

Philomena Wick Martha Washington Kensington Margaret Flynn Adelaide Phenice Jennie McArthur Summit Street

L. J. S. Club Held At Mrs. Young Home

An interesting session of the L. J. S. club was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert Young on Almira avenue. Pink and white decorations adorned the room and refreshments followed the fancywork period. Next Tuesday evening Mrs. Edward Ray will host.

L. J. S. Club Robert Young Almira Avenue Edward Ray Allen Street

Happy Hour Sewing Club Holds Final Summer Session

Mrs. Harvey Booker of Randolph street hosted the Happy Hour Sewing Club Thursday evening for an entertaining session of fancy work and refreshments. It was the concluding summer meeting aside from a park picnic on June 24, with families invited as guests.

Happy Hour Sewing Club Harvey Booker Randolph Street

Mrs Robison Hosts L L Kensington Tea Meeting

Mrs W G Robison of Holton Street hosted a Thursday afternoon sewing and refreshments gathering for the L L Kensington group. Mrs Frank Robison assisted and the next meeting is set for two weeks hence with Mrs Roy Hughes of Front Street.

W. G. Robison Holton Street L. L. Kensington Frank Robison Roy Hughes Front Street

Social notes from Wallace and nearby streets

Miss Sara Sankey hosts informal gathering with high school teachers on Wallace Avenue. Mrs. F. W. Guy entertains the Mahoning Book Club on North Liberty Street. Mrs. Roger Francis hosts a 1 o clock luncheon in Marshall Avenue honoring Mrs. L. B. Traog of Youngstown. Miss Louise Treadwell offers a matinee dancing exhibition at the high school auditorium.

Sara Sankey Wallace Avenue F. W. Guy North Liberty Street Mahoning Book Club Roger Francis Marshall Avenue L. B. Traog Youngstown Louise Treadwell

Pupils of Mrs Fankhouser Give Home Concert

The piano pupils of Mrs. E. O. Fankhouser held a concert at her Crawford terrace home Thursday evening before an audience of about 50 parents.

Local reading group shares readings and refreshments

Participants included Paul Reynolds Virginia Rhodes Katherine McMillin Jean and Ruth Harbison Lavina Warnock Frances Lockhart Jane Smith Edith Lockhart Margaret Chipan and Mrs. R L Wallace. Miss Mabel Roberts offered two readings and refreshments were provided by aides Mrs S P Smith and Mrs Wallace.

Paul Reynolds Virginia Rhodes Katherine McMillin Jean and Ruth Harbison Lavina Warnock Frances Lockhart Jane Smith Edith Lockhart Margaret Chipan R. L. Wallace Mabel Roberts S. P. Smith Wallace

West Side Sewing Club Social Honors Cliff Street Host

Members of the West Side Sewing club enjoyed hospitality at Mrs. P. S. Travers on Cliff street Thursday evening. A card game yielded wins for Mrs. P. Thornton and Miss Lizzie Mitchell among regulars, with high visitors Mrs. John Book and Miss Margaret McCarthy. Refreshments followed. out of town guests were Miss Catherine Berger and Mrs. Joseph Berger of Youngstown.

West Side Sewing Club P. S. Travers Cliff Street P. Thornton Lizzie Mitchell John Book Margaret McCarthy Catherine Berger Joseph Berger Youngstown

Miss Grace Schoeller Plans Summer Pacific Coast Trip

Miss Grace Schoeller, an Eighth grade teacher, will leave after term end for the Pacific coast. She will travel with her sister Miss Lulu Schoeller of New Wilmington, stay with relatives in Pasadena, visit California expositions, and stop en route at Omaha, Nebraska to visit Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hadden.

Grace Schoeller Pacific Coast Lulu Schoeller New Wilmington Pasadena California F. A. Hadden Omaha Neb

Local Sunday School Hostess Dinners Honor Miss Edna Hopkins

Miss Elizabeth Dennis of South Mercer street hosted a 6 o clock dinner for her Sunday school class on Wednesday evening with Miss Edna Hopkins as honor guest who will soon move to Woodlawn. Miss Elizabeth Morgan assisted with covers for ten and the group enjoyed late evening music by Edna Hopkins Doris McBride and Gertrude Davies.

Elizabeth Dennis South Mercer Street Edna Hopkins Woodlawn Elizabeth Morgan Doris Mce-Bride Gertrude Davies

Luther Gilbert Birthday Honor by Bible Class No 13

Twenty four members of Bible Class No 13 at St. John Lutheran Church gathered at Luther Gilbert’s Bell Avenue home to celebrate his 36th birthday. Edward Burchart presented a handsome Bible on behalf of the guests, Gilbert spoke warmly, and refreshments followed.

Luther Gilbert St. John’s Lutheran Church Bell Avenue Edward Burchart Gilbert

Card Club Entertained by Mrs Morse at Bell Avenue

Mrs Charles Morse of Bell Avenue entertained card club associates at her home. The gathering featured refreshments and social games among neighbors and friends.

Euchre Night Awards Prizes to Local Players

Thursday evening three tables filled for a euchre game. Prizes awarded to Mrs Belle Hopwood Lewis Beman Mrs Taylor and Mr Armaman. Refreshments served. Next meeting place to be announced later.

Belle Hopwood Lewis Beman Taylor Armaman Ater

Highland Book Club Meeting At Mrs Fischer Park Home

Meeting at the home of Mrs Clar ence Fischer on Park Avenue Thursday afternoon with Highland Book club members enjoying usual pastimes. Miss Ellen Fischer helped her mother serve refreshments. In two weeks Mrs J Howard Frew of Moody Avenue will play host.

Clarence Fischer Park Avenue Highland Book Club Ellen Fischer J. Howard Frew Moody Avenue

Kensington Club Hosts Pleasant Afternoon Meeting

With Mrs. J. J. King Mrs. Flinner and Mrs. Charles Thompson of Leetonia as special guests the W. W. T. Kensington spent a pleasant afternoon Thursday in the home of Mrs. R. F. Milligen of Shenango stop. Delicious refreshments were served the hostess assisted by Mrs. C. C. Coulthard. The meeting in two weeks will be with Mrs. Walter Smith of Epworth street.

J. J. King Flinner Charles Thompson Leetonia W. W. T. Kensington R. F. Milligen Shenango C. C. Coulthard Walter Smith Epworth Street

Dinner Honoring Miss Pearl and Miss Margaret Porter

Miss Georgena Campbell entertained several friends at a five o'clock dinner last evening in honor of her guests Miss Pearl Porter and Miss Margaret Porter both of New Castle.

Georgena Campbell Misses Pearl Margaret Porter New Castle Slippery Rock

1914 Kensington Fancy Work Party Held on Division Street

Mrs. Leo Whalen hosted a Kensington fancy work gathering on Division Street with Miss Margaret Murphy assisting. In two weeks Miss Elizabeth Quinn of East Washington Street will be hostess for the next event followed by refreshments.

Leo Whalen Division Street Kensington Margaret Murphy Elizabeth Quinn East Washington Street

Charles Young Graduates from Bethlehem Preparatory

Charles Young son of Mr and Mrs L M Uber of North Mercer street graduates from Bethlehem Preparatory school at South Bethlehem. He plans to visit Lafayette College and other places of interest before returning the latter part of next week.

Charles Young

Mrs Leonardson Hosts Informal Afternoon Visit

Mrs J F Leonardson of Winter Avenue entertained the Modern Priscilla Kensington Thursday afternoon with guest Mrs Benjamin Beisel. Refreshments were served and the gathering was cordial. In two weeks Mrs J F Robertson of Leasure Avenue will be the hostess.

J. F. Leonardson Winter Avenue Priscilla Kensington Benjamin Beisel J. F. Robertson Leasure Avenue

Beaver guest at North Mill Street Toy Shop event

Miss Marian Smith of Beaver arrived today as guest of Miss Louise Treadwell of North Mill Street for a Toy Shop entertain.

Marian Smith Beaver Louise Treadwell North Mill Street

Walton-Armstrong Reunion Planned for June 16

The Walton-Armstrong reunion is set for June 16 at the home of James M. Gibson on the Harlansburg road. All family members and friends are invited to attend.

James M. Gibson Harlansburg Road

Kensington Club Meeting at Miss Brenner Home

Kensington associates gathered at Miss Gladys Brenner on Carson street Thursday evening from seven to eight thirty. They spent time sewing and playing games with refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Miss Adelaide Ketzel’s home on Cumberland Avenue.

Kensington Associates Gladys Brenner Carson Street Adelaide Ketzel Cunningham Avenue

Dinner Hostess Mrs Frank Hamilton Hosts YWCA Event

Mrs Frank Hamilton of the Seventh ward acted as hostess at a prettily appointed dinner Thursday evening at 6 30 o'clock in the YWCA venue.

Frank Hamilton Seventh Ward

Knox family travels to Philadelphia for son's medical college graduation

Mr and Mrs John H Knox of Lincoln Avenue traveled to Philadelphia to attend the commencement at Jefferson Medical College where their son Harry Knox is to graduate on Saturday.

John H. Knox Lincoln Avenue Philadelphia Jefferson Medical College Harry

Miss Ruth Callahan Heads to Chau tauqua Summer Course

Miss Ruth Callahan leaves Blaine street Blaine home to visit her parents in Wellsboro before traveling to Chau tauqua for a summer domestic science course. She has spent the winter with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs H J Callahan.

Ruth Callahan 8. J. Callahan Blaine Street Wellsboro Chautauqua

McVey and Lusk Families Hold Reunion Near Leesburg

The Mc Vey and Lusk families will gather at W. H. Broadbent’s home near Leesburg on Thursday June 17. Train travelers will be met at Schollard's station and an invitation is extended to friends and neighbors.

McVey and Lusk W. H. Broadbent Leesburg Schollard’s Station

To Entertain Teachers

nue will entertain the girls of the high school faculty with whom she is associated at an informal gathering on Saturday afternoon.

Sara Sankey Wallace Avenue

Mrs Eagan Attends Daughters of Isabella Convention

Mrs Luke Eagan of the Hoyt block returned from Kane where she attended a convention of the Daughters of Isabella as a representative of the local court Teresa Irene No. 231.

Luke Eagan Hoyt Block Kane The Daughters of Isabella Teresa Irene No

Sunshine Biscuits Demo at W F Rutters Store

Demonstration event at W F Rutters Saturday June 5 featuring Sunshine Biscuits. Special for the day pound assorted biscuits priced at 35 cents. Come and try them.

W. F. Rutter

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