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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

3

Executive Board Luncheon Honors Social Union Members

The Social Union of the First Methodist church hosted a Wednesday luncheon at Mrs. Carl Paisley’s home on Park Avenue for 25 guests. Tables featured shasta daisies with yellow and white decor, followed by a brief business session in which Mrs. J Westlake transferred leadership to the Guild led by Mrs. W L Beal as longtime union members step back.

Social Union The First Methodist Church Guild Carl Paisley Park Avenue John Westlake Mary Waddington Anna McCandless Anna Reynolds Essie McC W. L. Beal W&k

MacFetridge Family Arrives for Visit

Mrs R H MacFetridge and daughters Maxine and Jean arrived in New Castle Wednesday evening and will stay over Sunday as guests of Mrs R J Robison at 22 East Grant Street. The visitors motored from Birmingham Alabama to attend Jean's graduation in Tarrytown on the Hudson. The MacFetridge family formerly lived in New Castle and have many local acquaintances.

R. H. MacFetridge Maxine Jean Birmingham Ala Tarrytown Hudson New Castle R. J. Robison East Grant Street MacFetridge

1927 Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening

Members of the 1927 Bridge club were entertained by Mrs. Samuel Frank at her mother Mrs. J. A. McFall’s Norwood avenue home. Guests played cards, then enjoyed lunch served by the hostess and Miss Dorothy Boyles. The next meeting was set for two weeks later at a to be announced location.

Bridge Club Samuel Frank J. A. McFall Norwood Avenue Dorothy Boyles

Kings Daughters Tureen Dinner Held at First Methodist

Mrs J K Heess hosted the Kings Daughters of the First Methodist Episcopal church for a tureen dinner at one o'clock with thirty five members present. Mrs Ira Campbell presided at the business meeting and plans were made for a June 25 picnic at the Ayres lawn with husbands as guests. Mrs H K Bell was the special guest, next meeting set for July on a to be announced date.

J. K. Heess King’s Daughters First Methodist Episcopal Church Ira Campbell Franklin Charles Long William Ayres North Jefferson Street H. K. Bell

Shower Honors Young Couple in Pleasant Tuesday Event

Mr. and Mrs. Byron Wimner hosted a soiree in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Booker, a recently married couple. About 70 guests enjoyed chat, music, and a luncheon after. The hostess was aided by several relatives and friends, and the couple received many gifts for their home.

Byron Wimner Wilson Booker Ira Nelson George Gross T. W. Blaine S. H. Shaw Olive Heckathorn Edna Wish

Birthday dinner honors Miller and Eddie Brown

Mrs. H. E. Miller hosted a family dinner on Ellwood road with a large birthday cake and summer flowers. Guests included Mrs. H. W. Miller and Alfred Miller as they celebrated the birthdays of her husband and Eddie Brown of Addis street.

H. E. Miller Ellwood Road Eddie Brown Addis Street

Dinner Honors Mrs Frey On Birthday In City Home

Mrs S S Shimp entertained at dinner Wednesday evening honoring her sister Mrs George Frey of Addis Street for Mrs Frey birthday. The table featured Dresden shades and summer flowers with a menu served to Mr and Mrs Shimp Pearl Shimp George Shimp Mrs Frey Jimmie Flemming Steve Miles Ralph Miles and Shirl Miles.

George Frey Addis Street S. S. Shimp County Line Street Mrs. Frey Dresden Mrs. Shimp Pearl Shimp George Shimp Jimmie Flemming Steve Miles Ralph Miles Shirl Miles

President's Day Observed by Jewish Women in Temple

The National Council of Jewish Women held President's Day at Temple Israel with Mrs. B. Kline as president and Mrs. Norman Ehrlich as acting chairman. Mrs. Charles Bloom of Youngstown spoke on "The Ideal Council" and greetings came from numerous leaders. Members signed a peace resolution for Geneva 1932, and a reception followed with elaborate tea tables and gifts.

National Council of Jewish Women Temple Israel B. Kline Norman Ehrlich Eli Kaplan Charles Mann Northwestern Bert Printz National Board A. B. Street Woman's Club C. DeMond Pittsburgh National Catholic Women G. Guggenheim Youngstown, C F. Cutter Beaver Falls E. Keller Ellwood City S. Sachs Jack Frank Wheeling W. Va Harry Pollock Kittanning R. Eaiman Seattle Wash Bertha Rosensohn Marcus Feuchtwanger Nancy Bechtel Business and Professional Women's Club L. Kohn J. Gerson H. Klivans Mont Blau R. Rubenson M. Schoenberger J. F. Perelman William Blau J. A. Gold L. Davis L. Sadler H. Cukerbaum J. Kulkin E. Kaplan S. Klafter J. Gold M. Herskowitz J. Hershman L. Grossman H. Kalish L. F. Kohn

Recent Bride Honored by Queen Esther Class Shower

Mrs. C. E. McDarmont nee Marjorie Watkins, a recent bride, was honored Wednesday at her sister’s Young Street home. The Queen Esther Class of Third United Presbyterian Church hosted a miscellaneous shower with games, music, and a large gift basket for her new home. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Leonardson and Mrs. Jay Rodkey, the out of town guest. The group will meet June 8 with Mrs. McDarmont as hostess.

C. E. McDarmont Marjorie Watkins Nell Leonardson Young Street Queen Esther Third United Presbyterian Church Leonardson Jay Rodkey McDarmont Beckford Street

Modern Priscilla Luncheon Hosted By Mrs Stone

Members of the Modern Priscilla club were entertained Wednesday afternoon at the Wilmington road home of Mrs. George Stone. A 1 o'clock luncheon followed by social time featured the event with guests Mrs. Freeman Miller Miss Jennie Miller Mrs. Ralph Ramsey and Miss Ruth Ramsey. The next gathering will be in two weeks hosted by Mrs. W. H. Wilson of Leasure avenue.

Priscilla Club George Stone Wilmington Road Freeman Miller Jennie Miller Ralph Ramsey Ruth Ramsey W. H. Wilson Leasure Avenue

Birthday Party Honor for Joe Dolan at 204 West Grant

Mrs. J Dolan hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday party at her home for her son Joe Buddy Dolan turning three. Guests and helpers included Dorothy Boyles Gladys Tape and a list of children with gifts and a yellow and white lunch centerpiece.

Patricia Chip Gloria Jean Wilford Mary Lou Waller Florence Elizabeth Hunt Marian Pattison Frank Hannon Jack Buddy Meehan Jimmie Confer Harvey Davis Dolores Burgoon Maureen Dolan Vivian Truby Wampum

Be Ga Bridge Club Regular Meeting

A Be Ga Bridge Club gathering was held Wednesday evening at Mrs. George Stoddard's Wilmington Avenue home. Players enjoyed social hours, awards for Miss Gertrude Davis, and a late lunch prepared by the hostess with Mrs. Charles Westfall assisting. Guests Mrs. Floyd Perriene and Mrs. George Wagner received guest prizes. next meeting planned in two weeks with Mrs. Westfall hosting.

Be- Ga Bridge Club George Stoddard Wilmington Avenue Gertrude Davis Charles Westfall Floyd Perriene George Wagner Westfall

Macedonian Circle Plans Aid for Aliens and Indians

The Second United Presbyterian Church group met Tuesday evening led by Mrs. W. E. McKee to discuss Doing our bit for the aliens and American Indians. Speakers covered immigrant origins, responsibilities, and work of the Women's Board, with a Book-Leyde quartet performing songs for the gathering.

Second United Presbyterian Church W. E. McKee W. A. Stritmater Luella Brownlee Charles Stritmater Women’s Board Nettie Sutton W. L. Campbell Ted Strimater Willard McCown David Jones Trevor West Danny Heitzer

New Castle folk attend Grove City funeral procession

Among those from New Castle who attended the funeral of Mrs. Otto Hassell in Grove City Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. George Speed, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bush, Mrs. Andrew Kline, Mr. and Mrs. John Speed, Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krueger, Mrs. Charles Brunton, Mrs. Arthur Brunton, J. N. Speed, George Brunton, Mrs. Lewis Frye, Mrs. Paul Wallace and Jimmy Speed.

New Castle Otto Hassell Grove City George Speed Frank Bush Andrew Kline John Speed I. W. Miller Earle Williams Charles Krueger Charles Brunton Arthur Brunton J. N. Speed George Brunton Lewis Frye Paul Wallace Jimmy Speed

Birthday surprise for Mrs Shetrom on Dewey Avenue

Friends of Mrs. Charles Shetrom gathered at her home Wednesday evening on Dewey Avenue to celebrate her birthday. After the surprise, guests enjoyed music games and dancing followed by a long lunch for the hosts and several attendees including Mr. and Mrs. George Foster Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shetrom Mr. and Mrs. William Shellenberger Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton Mr. Harvey Zeigler Mr. Charles Harlan Mrs. Cal Sanders Mr. James Huff and son Russell Herman Gilbert Clara Ashton Genevieve Shellenberger and Mrs. Eliza Cotton and daughter Ruth.

Charles Shetrom Dewey Avenue George Foster Frank Shetrom William Shellenberger Percy Ashton Harvey Zeigler Charles Harlan Cal Sanders James Huff Russell Herman Gilbert Clara Ashton Genevieve Shellenberger Eliza Cotton Ruth

Mrs Cunningham and Ruth Cunningham Honored Guests

Mr and Mrs J Edgar Ellis hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at their Pittsburgh road home for Mrs A A Cunningham and daughter Ruth Cunningham visiting from Denver Colorado The dinner was served at 6 30 with daisies and pink roses as the centerpiece Guests included Mrs Joseph Jordan of New Castle and Mrs Eva Vosler of Ellwood City Social chat and music followed the dinner

J. Edgar Ellis Pittsburgh Road A. A. Cunningham Ruth Cunningham Denver Colorado Joseph Jordan New Castle Eva Vosler Ellwood City

S. S. S. Club Hosts Ella Lambo on Croton Avenue

Members of the S. S. S. Club met Ella Lambo on Croton avenue for dancing cards and a program. Participants included Rose Vanella Vanasco Lorenzo Leonelli Lambo with piano, acrobatic stunts by Minnie Stone and Margaret Lorenzo, and song and dance. Lunch followed served by the hostess and Mrs J Cook. Two weeks with Mary Cash of Hawthorn street.

Ella Lambo Croton Avenue Rose Vanella Rose Vanasco Margaret Lorenzo Loretta Leonelli Alice Lambo Minnie Stone J. Cook Mary Cash Hawthorn Street

Birthday party honors grandson in Butler Avenue home

Mrs. J. R. Mears entertained ten children at her Butler Avenue residence to celebrate Ely Charles Morrow turning one year old. The afternoon featured games and music, with lunch at the dining room table adorned in bright colors and a birthday cake with one candle. The guest of honor received many gifts.

Ely Charles Morrow J. R. Mears Butler Avenue

Ten Ivory Club Honors Miss Maderiella At Shower

Members gathered at Mrs. Joseph DeLillo’s East Division Street home for a shower honoring Miss Mary Maderiella. Guests presented a collection of small gifts before lunch was served.

Ten Ivory Club Joseph DeLillo East Division Street Mary Maderiella

Baldwin Bible Class Meets for Monthly Social at Mrs Ralph Home

Members gather at 401 East Wallace avenue for the Baldwin Bible Class monthly business meeting. Jean Williamson Society presents a playlet as the evening’s entertainment.

Baldwin Bible Class Irvine A. Ralph Wallace Avenue Jean Williamson Society

Mildred Zahniser Wins Two Geneva College Awards

Geneva College honors Mil dred Zahniser daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Zahniser Crawford avenue with Walter Coox Lee prize $15 in Latin and Edward Wendt prize $10 in Greek. Zahniser class of 32 member also noted among many local clubs and hostesses in community notices.

Geneva College Mildred Zahniser A. G. Zahniser Crawford Avenue Walter Coox Lee Edward Wendt Zahniser

Birthday party for Elaine Potter marks fifth

A party at Mrs. Orville Potter’s Huey Street home honored Elaine Potter on her fifth birthday. Guests included local youngsters and out of town visitors Mrs. A Hurd and son Junior of Akron. Elaine received gifts and a light repast was served by several hostesses.

Orville Potter Huey Street Elaine Potter Wayne Winger Sam Winger Harry Carlson A. F. Miller Anna Mae Mack Bertha Lou St

E. O. T. Club Social Opens with Awards for Bonnie Biddle

Mrs. William Sandman of Brookly n avenue hosted the E. O. T. club evening with a short business session, social hour, and games. Bonnie Biddle received club and contest awards as hostess duties shift to her in two weeks at Etna street.

William Sandman Brooklyn Avenue E. O. T. Club Bonnie Biddle Etna Street

Birthday dinner honors Nannie Vosler at Ellis home

Mr and Mrs J Edgar Ellis hosted a dinner on the old Pittsburgh road for Nannie Vosler in celebration of her birthday. Guests enjoyed a tasty menu and a yellow and white decorated dining room with a large birthday cake and numerous gifts for the honored guest.

J. Edgar Ellis Pittsburgh Road Nannie Vosler Miss Vosler

Local Marriage Unites Beryl Evans and Clark Mann

A Wednesday noon wedding joined Miss Beryl Evans daughter of Mrs. Wallace Evans East Madison avenue and Clark Mann son of Mrs. F J Mann Clearfield. Rev W W Sniff of the Madison Avenue Christian church performed the ring ceremony with the couple unattended.

Beryl Evans Wallace Evans East Madison Avenue Clark Mann F J. Mann Clearfield W. W. Sniff Madison Avenue

St Joseph’s five hundred club awards prizes

The St Josephs five hundred club on South Jefferson Street held a card session Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Miss Virginia Forrest and Mrs Albert Brown for honors.

St. Josephs

North Bay Couple Tours Cooks Forest Family Outing

Mr. and Mrs. J. Bert James and family of North Bay street returned home from a week-end visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nale of Du Bois. Accompanied by the Nales, they spent a day at Cooks Forest and report an interesting trip.

D A R to Meet in Ellwood Saturday

Members of the D A R gather for a meeting at 2 30 PM Saturday at the home of Mrs George C Ely 415 Pershing Avenue Ellwood City. Election of delegates for the fall convention will be on the agenda.

George C. Ely Pershing Avenue Ellwood City

N C T Club Holds Midweek Meeting with Guest Visitor

The regular N C T Club gathering was at Mrs Albert Flick’s Park avenue home with special guest Mrs A B Fleishgarten. Cards provided entertainment and trophies were awarded to Mrs Trevor Richards and Mrs Albert Jones. next meeting is a tureen dinner at Cascade Park in two weeks, closing the season until fall.

N C. T. Club Albert Flick Park Avenue A. B. Fleishgarten Earle Keefer Trevor Richards Albert Jones Keefer

Y O A Girls Club Holds Pleasant Court Street Meeting

Associates of the Y. O. A. Girls Club met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Frank Johnston’s Court street home. The gathering featured informal chat and music, with a dainty collation served. Bouquets of spring flowers decorated the table and rooms. plans for the next meeting were not finalized.

Y. O. A. Girls Club Frank Johnston Court = street

Kensington club meeting at Greenwood Avenue home

The G. K. W. Kensington members held a regular Wednesday session at Mrs. Clyde Barry’s Greenwood Avenue home. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woods and Mrs. Jennie Clark. Lunch was served at a selected hour with spring flowers decorating the house. in two weeks Mrs. Minnie Dufford of North Crawford Avenue will extend hospitality to the club.

G. K. W. Kensington Clyde Barry Greenwood Avenue Charles Woods Jennie Clark Mendale Smith Minnie Dufford North Crawford Avenue

Mrs Casachia Hosts Friend Ship Club at Taylor Street

Mrs E Casachia of Taylor Street entertained members of the Friend Ship Club in her home Wednesday evening with a social period and lunch. Special guest was Mrs Anthony Cioffi. A brief business session discussed an upcoming outing with time and place to be announced.

E. Casachia Taylor Street Friend Ship Club Anthony Cioffi

Vosler Luncheon Honors Mrs Cunningham in Volant Home

A Tuesday luncheon hosted by William M Vosler and daughter Miss Nannie Vosler near Volant honored Mrs A Cunningham and daughter Ruth of Denver Colorado. Mrs Eva Vosler attended as an out-of-town guest. The afternoon featured social chat and music with tables prettily arranged.

William M. Vosler Nannie Vosler Volant A. A. Cunningham Ruth Denver Colorado Eva Vosler

Junior Choir Picnic At First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church junior choir directed by Thomas Webber Jr will hold a Saturday picnic and the children will meet at the church at 2 p m for departure.

First Presbyterian Church Thomas Webber, Jr

Bon Homie Club Hosts Evening at Black Residence

The Bon Homie Club members were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Black on the Wilmington road Wednesday evening. Tables of 500 occupied the leisure hours, and prizes for honors were given to Mrs. Earl Bishop, Mrs. Carl.

Ramona Club A. F. Miller Cumberland Avenue Earl Reeves Garfield Avenue Kensington Cascade Park Juanita Club Wilbur Sloan Cumberlain Avenue Bon-Homie Club John Black Wilmington Avenue Ray Mader North Walnut Street Happy Hour Club Lee Wettich Cedar Street Jolly Twelve Club John Lusk Young Street Betty Weinschenk Edgewood Avenue Earl White Bonzo Street Walter Hemphill West Washington Street C. A. Chaplin Bell Avenue H. G. L. Girls Club Claude Norris Irene Williams Arlington Avenue Bon Homie Club Wilmington Road Earl Bishop Carl

Local Notes Highlight Distinct City Departures and Hosts

Kirchner Carl McCracken and Roy Beals receive honors as members depart after a lunch. Mrs E L Young of East Washington street will host in two weeks, with Mrs James A Fee also noted. Blaine street resident plans to leave June 13 for Denver to attend the Ladies auxiliary annual sessions of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainment.

James A. Fee. Blaine Street Denver Colo Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainment

Lechner Chapman and Marvin Plan Friday Departure

Mr and Mrs J C Lechner of High land avenue Mrs Ned Chapman Elizabeth street and Ed Marvin of Garfield avenue will leave Friday for an unspecified destination.

J. C. Lechner Highland Avenue Ned Chapman Elizabeth Street Ed Marvin Garfield Avenue

Mansfield Residents Attend High School Graduation

In Mansfield Ohio they will attend the graduation exercises of Mansfield High School. Lyman Gerould, a grandson of the Leohners, is a member of the graduating class.

Mansfield, O Mansfield High School Lyman Gerould Leohners

Y W C A Notes On Sewing Class and Meetings

The sewing class led by Miss Eleanor Drury of the Agricultural Extension department met this morning at the International Institute on Pennsylvania avenue. The Friendship circle will meet there tonight. A cabinet meeting will be followed by a social time. Friday night at 7:30 o clock the Square Circle will meet.

Eleanor Drury Agricultural Extension Department International Institute Pennsylvania Avenue Friendship Circle Pennsylvania Avenue Institute Square Circle

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