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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1941

Page

23

Recital At Cathedral Hosted By Fankhauser Pupils

A Tuesday night recital in the Cathedral castle room featured Mrs. Mary I Fankhauser pupils and the New Castle Senior high school a cappella choir directed by Robert Duff. Performances included Baritone solos by Roy McClendon and piano numbers by Rebecca Morgan Carl Thacker and more with multiple pupils named. A second recital is scheduled Sunday afternoon in the East Lodge room at 2 15 and 3 30 with additional performers and hostesses listed.

Castle Room Cathedral Mary I. Fankhauser New Castle Senior High School Robert Duff America Roy McClendon Rebecca Morgan Ben Thacker Virginia Woods Carolvam Knox Youngstown Fankhauser Jean Louise Replogle Janice Stark Hinda Kohn Ruth Edelstein Marilyn Sandler Joyce Rizika Gene McIlvaine Nancy Rugh Bob Rude

Cathedral Chapter Honors Worthy Matron Mrs Pritchard

Mrs Margaret Pritchard worthy matron of Cathedral Chapter 440 Order of the Eastern Star was honored Tuesday evening as her chapter entertained at The Castletown before she leaves for the Grand Chapter meeting in Philadelphia. Cards contests prizes to Mrs Pritchard Mrs Goodwin and Mrs Bush. Refreshments served late, hostesses Mrs Leora Walters Mrs Pearl Thayer and Mrs Nell Hewitt. Mrs Evelyn Goodwin of Sharon attended as special guest.

Margaret Pritchard Cathedral Order of the Eastern Star Castleton Philadelphia Evelyn Goodwin Mary Bush Leora Walters Pearl Thayer Nell Hewitt

Women’s Ecclesian Club Plans Friday Dance

Members will meet Thursday evening in club rooms on East Washington street to plan the dance. Meeting starts at 8 o'clock.

Women's Ecclesian Club East Washington Street

Group Three Meets at Thornton Home

Mrs. William A. Thornton hosted Missionary Group Three of the Women's Society of Christian Service at her Butler avenue home. The session opened with devotions by Mrs. Willard Jones, featured a Florence Thompson solo, a talk on Brazil by Mrs. Elmer Delancey, and a missions talk by Mrs. J. E. Rogers. Plans were made for a Cascade park breakfast on June 12 with committee assignments and a July 1 tureen dinner at Cascade park.

William A. Thornton Women’s Society of Christian Service Epworth Methodist Church Butler Avenue Willard Jones Florence Thompson Edna Weide Brazil Elmer Delancey J. E. Rogers George Reid

Randolph Circle Elects Officers at Church Quilt Meeting

Randolph Circle of Kings Daughters of the First Methodist church held an all day quilting meeting in the church with a dinner served by Mrs. J. H. Doyle and Mrs. C. M. Irwin. Officers elected were President Mrs. Doyle First Vice President Mrs. W. O. Mayberry Second Vice President Mrs. A. M. McCallem Secretary Mrs. Frank Fischer Treasurer Mrs. C. M. Irwin. A second all day quilting meeting is planned for next Tuesday.

Walford Bride Weds Keely In Youngstown Church Ceremony

Announcement states Miss Amy Walford daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Walford Morton street became the bride of Daniel R Keely son of Mr and Mrs Roy Keely West Washington street Saturday afternoon May 24 at St Johns Episcopal Church Youngstown O. Rev J Gass officiated and attendants were Mr and Mrs John Schaas. The reception followed at a Youngstown tea room for 26 guests. The couple now reside at 1117 West Washington street and plan Atlantic City and New York trip. Both attended New Castle Senior High School with Keely employed by Shenango Pottery.

Amy Walford W. R. Walford Morton Street Daniel R. Keely Roy Keely West Washington Street St. John’s Episcopal Church Youngstown J. Gass John Schaas Atlantic City New York Keely New Castle Shenango Pottery

Jollikousins Club Hosts Card Evening at Madison Avenue

Mrs. Mary Gribbele hosted the Jollikousins at her Madison avenue home Tuesday with three tables of 500 in play. High scores went to Mrs. Charles Bishop Mrs. Charles Mc Clelland and Mrs. Emmett Reardon. Elsie Brandon attended as a special guest, hostess aided by Betty Marshall. The group plans an anniversary dinner on June 17 at a local tea room.

Mary Gribbele Jollikousins Club Madison Avenue Charles Bishop Charles McClelland Emmett Reardon Elsie Brandon Betty Marshall

Annual St. Cloud Picnic Enjoyed by Locals

For the eighth year Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Cooper hosted the St. Cloud Florida Memorial Day picnic at their Slippery Rock home. Forty seven guests from New Castle and nearby towns joined in a day of reminiscences, horseshoe games, and a fish prize for A. E. Yoho and Charles Blumenshire.

H. W. Cooper Slippery Rock R. D. 3 St. Cloud, Fla St. Cloud A. E. Yoho Charles Blumenshire Florida New Castle Fred Pascoe Lottie Maitland John Bell Latra Bell F. F. Littig Goebel

Davis Hoffman Wedding News

Miss Costello Davis of Akron becomes bride of William Hoffman of Akron. Vows May 28 in Akron with Rev. R. L. Myercough officiating. The bride in a brown ensemble with white accessories and a corsage of white roses. The couple will reside in Akron after a honeymoon in Canada. The bride attended the Cleveland School of Art. The groom, a Goodyear engineer, studied at Muskingum and Western Reserve College and is from New Castle High School.

Canada William Hoffman Akron Costello Davis Albert Davis Anna Hoffman Highland Avenue R. L. Myercough

Quiet wedding unites Martha Wilson and Harold Speer in Youngstown

Martha Wilson daughter of A. O. Wilson Volant and Harold Speer son of R. E. Speer Culver City Cal. married Saturday evening at Mrs. Lila Loupe home in Youngstown. Ceremony at six with Rev. Homer K. Miller officiating. Attendants Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilson New Wilmington. Wedding dinner at Volant home of Mr. and Mrs. John Stuart. Couple to spend northern trip then reside in Volant after June 5. Speer affiliated with The Castleton in this city.

Martha Wilson A. O. Wilson Volant R. D Harold Speer R. E. Speer Culver City Cal Lila Loupe Youngstown Homer K. Miller Rich Hill Presbyterian Church of Volan

Ladies to Host New Castle Field Club Tournament

Ladies of the New Castle Field Club will play a low growth, low net golf tournament Thursday at 9:30 in the morning. The event offers 9 and 18 hole options and a large crowd is expected to participate.

New Castle

Volant Couple Announces Betty Baker to Wed Robert Johnson

Mrs. Fred A. Baker hosted a Monday evening gathering at Volant to reveal the engagement of her daughter Betty to Robert Johnson. The news appeared on musical note place cards reading Betty and Bob June 14. The couple will marry at Neshannock Presbyterian Church New Wilmington with six tables of bridge and prizes for several hostesses.

Betty Fred A. Baker Volant Bob Miss Baker Robert Johnson M. Johnson Irwin Neshannock Presbyterian Church New Wilmington Robert Baker Lera Fink Gertrude Madden Mt. Lebanon M Johnson Hazel Helman

S. of D. Society Meeting at Central Presbyterian

Members of the S. of D. Missionary society met Tuesday evening at Central Presbyterian church and attended the strawberry festival hosted by the Christian Endeavor group. Mrs. Walter Leslie led. Mrs. John Gaston spoke on Guatemala and the Philippines. Mrs. Everett Anderson discussed Puerto Rico. Mrs. Marie Stillwagon led the routine session with Shenango Presbytery reports by Mrs. William Corwen and Mrs. Florence Cartwright. Plans were made to aid the Men's class in fixing their room. a July 8 picnic at Montgomery's cottage along Slippery Rock creek is set, with Bertha Montgomery Samuel Hague and Dora Aiken in charge.

S. of D. Missionary Society Central Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Group Walter Leslie John Gaston Guatemala Philippines Everett Anderson Puerto Rico Marie Stillwagon Shenango William Corwen Florence Cartwright Montgomery's Cottage Slippery Rock Creek Bertha Montgomery Samuel Hague Dora Aiken

Tu-No Club at Stritzinger Home on Clayton Street

Dorothy Stritzinger hosted Tu-No club at her Clayton street home Tuesday evening. Cards were played with prizes going to Bertie McGuire and Dorothy Stritzinger. Betty Cline joined the club. a repast was served by the hostess and her mother. Bertie McGuire, bride-elect, received a gift. she is to wed William Siebandler on June 17. Frances Cope will host the group next at her Lathrop street home on June 14.

Dorothy Stritzinger Tu-No Clayton Street Bertie McGuire Betty Cline A. F. Stritzinger Miss McGuire William Siebandler Frances Cope Lathrop Street

Members of P. E. O. Attend Convention in Mansfield Pa

Mrs J A McNeill from Englewood avenue Miss Olivia Griffiths from West Washington street Mrs A E Michael from Covert Station road and Ella Bratchie from New Wilmington road departed for Mansfield Pennsylvania to attend the state P E O convention. Meetings to be held at the State Teachers College.

J. A. McNeill Englewood Avenue Olivia Griffiths West Washington Street A. E Michael Covert Station Road Ella Bratchie New Wilmington Road Mansfield State Teachers College

DeLeone Couple Return From Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Sam DeLeone have settled at 1002 Croton avenue after a wedding trip to the eastern states. They wed at St Vitus church on May 24 with Miss Anna DeJoseph as maid of honor and Henry Chill as best man. Both attend Union High School and work at Shenango Pottery Company. Mrs DeLeone is daughter of the Via family from Boroline street and Mr DeLeone is son of the DeLeone family of Cameron avenue.

Sam DeLeone Clara Via Croton Avenue DeLeone St. Vitus Church

S E B class gathers for closing meeting at tea room

Members of the S. E. B. class of the First Methodist church met Tuesday evening at 6 30 in a New Wilmington tea room for their year end gathering. A menu was served for 25 guests including three former members Mrs Carl Paisley Mrs John Offutt and Mrs William Wood of California. Mrs B K Thacker invited everyone to a June picnic at her Knox avenue home.

First Methodist Church New Wilmington Tea Room Carl Paisley John Offutt William Wood California B. K. Thacker Knox Avenue

Dorcas class hosts dinner plan at Gaston Park

Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan of East Long avenue hosted the Dorcas class of Central Christian church on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Charlotte Conley in charge. They decided to hold a tureen dinner for families at Gaston Park on July 10. Special guest Mrs. Christine Jones of McKeesport attended and Mrs. Dan Garrity helped serve the lunch.

Elizabeth Sullivan East Long Avenue Dorcas Central Christian Church Charlotte Conley Gaston Park Christine Jones McKeesport Dan Garrity

Gustafson and Egbert Apply for Mercer Marriage License

Russell Gustafson of New Castle R. D. 3 and Florence Egbert of Greenville have filed for a marriage license at Mercer County.

Russel Gustafson New Castle R. D Florence Egbert Greenville Mercer

Croton Methodist Unit 2 Hosts Knox Avenue Gathering

Mrs H A Kilbreath entertained Unit 2 of Croton Methodist church on Knox avenue Tuesday evening with business, games, and pop singing. Assisting were Mrs Fred Hill Mrs William Caldwell and Mrs Jesse Hinkson as the serving committee. The next meeting July 1 will be a Cascade park breakfast.

H. A. Kilbreath Knox Avenue Croton Methodist Church Fred Hill William Caldwell Jesse Hinkson Cascade Park

Special guest at N B W club meeting in Neshannock

Mrs Louis Casselman attended as special guest at the N B W club gathering held Tuesday evening at Kay Smiths home on Neshannock avenue. Cards formed the main activity with prizes won by Laura Snider and Jane Smith. Mrs Casselman received a guest prize and lunch was hosted with help from Jane Smith. Therzia Ward will host in two weeks.

Louis Casselman Kay Smith Neshannock Avenue Laura Snider Jane Smith Casselman Therzia Ward

Y L B Class Hosts Guest At Session

At the monthly Y L B class meeting of the Third U P church little Ann Ruth Snyder was guest speaker telling Bible stories with flannelgram pictures. Mrs John Kocher and Mrs Beatrice McNicholas sang two numbers with accompanist Mrs Scott Munnell. A lunch was served. Next meeting is September 2 with sections B and G in charge of business and lunch.

Y L. B U. P Chuch Little Ann Ruth Snyder John McCoy James Gorman John Kocher Beatrice McNicholas Scott Munnell

Mrs James Crawford Hosts New Idea Club Card Game

Mrs James D Crawford will receive members of the New Idea club at her Wallace avenue home Thursday evening for their regular card game.

James D. Crawford New Idea Club Wallace Avenue

Byrd calls for a single strong defense coordinator

The senator decries the headless defense organization under President Roosevelt, urging removal of incompetents and appointment of a capable head to direct and coordinate the defense effort, noting past NDAC and OPM steps and the lack of a single boss. It remains uncertain if Roosevelt will heed the appeal.

General Burns Roosevelt Byrd Defense Organization NDAC OPM Mr. Roosevelt Mr. Wilson

What's What At A Glance At A Glance Continued Page

The column argues against universally harsh treatment of worker disputes, warning against labeling strikers as Communists or fascists. It notes doubts about employer hardline reactions and says the current emergency conditions are still unrealized and being assimilated gradually.

Church class meeting plans July picnic and elections

Members of the W W M G class of the Bible class at Third U P church met at the Alfords Rose avenue Tuesday. Clayton Bryan presided and Mrs Clarence Boston was chosen vice president. Picnic planned for July 1 with location to be announced. Committees were named and games and refreshments followed. Capone Pedro News announces the engagement of Jennie Capone to James Pedro with a wedding planned for August.

Bible Third U. P. Church Claire Alford Rose Avenue Clayton Bryan Clarence Boston

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Ecclesian Club Union Trust North Mercer Street W A. Fohkt Mgr Rinsy Sais Derosa Jefferson St Mercer and North Sts Thornton Randolph Circle Walford White Dover Alice Duer Miller Miss Fontanne Victor White Cliffs of Frank Black Lynn Fontanne Arthur Lang Fleming Music Store N. Mill St Davis-Hoffman Wedding News Baker-Johnson News Stritzinger Unit Bowlene N. B. W. Cld Chambers Motor CO Chrysler N. Croton Avenue Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Company Lawrence Bottling & Mfg. Co S. Beaver St New Castle, Pa Lipper Ackage Richard Crooks Margaret Speake Firestone Symphony Orchestra Alfred Wallenstein N. B. C. Red Network Firestone Home & Auto Supply Washington St
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