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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1915

Page

3

The Toy Shop A Clever Dance Show Delights City

Miss Louise Treadwell and her winter dance class staged The Toy Shop at the high school auditorium. Though crowds were modest, the performance drew enthusiastic praise for the children's training and the clever pantomime of a toy shop tale with dolls, sailors, and fairy figures. The Kurtz orchestra provided music while grown performers and young dancers delivered polished numbers.

Louise Treadwell Miss Treadwell Clyde Leasure Erie Kurtz Wallace Allen James Janderwahl George S. Long Madame Wallace Clendenin Virginia Rice Elizabeth Veach Phillips Johnson Winifred Johnson Eleanor McKee Esther Hawley Helen Cotton Dresden Sally Lou Offut Alice Smith Mary Beadel James Smith, Jr William Beadel Margaret Byers Dorothy Leavy Leander Kirk Bonnel White

Fawn interpretive dance and Greek troupe grace stage

Miss Louise Treadwell presented The Fawn an interpretive dance with a green chiffon costume evoking a forest pagan. A Greek dance by Mary Patterson and others followed, then three modern dances by Treadwell and Clyde Leasure. Bradley McGonigle as Uncle Sam closed the program amid a Star Spangled Banner and a falling flag. A matinee is announced with Heber Ker assisting.

Louise Treadwell Miss Treadwell Mary Patterson Katherine Cotton Elizabeth Byers Clara Cotton Jane Agnes Phillips Eleanor Treadwell Clyde Leasure Erie Bradley McGonigle Uncle Sam

Informal Kensington Farewell Event for Wallace Avenue Faculty

Miss Sara Sankey of Wallace avenue presided over an informal Kensington for the high school faculty. About 16 teachers attended as farewell guests for out-of-town members departing next week. Mrs. F. E. Sturgeon of Tarantum visited. refreshments were served by the Misses Margaret and Marian Sankey.

Kensington Sara Sankey Wallace Avenue F. E. Sturgeon Tarantum Margaret Marian Sankey

Mc Quiston Family Reunion Draws 240 Despite Rain

The Mc Quiston reunion was held Thursday June 3 at the Travis home north of Ellwood. Rain kept many away but 240 relatives gathered for dinner in the barn, with Celia cornet band providing music and games and dancing later. Next year the event will be at the William McQuiston home in North Clover with date to be decided.

McQuiston R. P. Travis Ellwood Celia Cornet William McQuiston North Clover

Re-Echo Kensington club meets for needlework music and talk

Mrs. E. C. McCracken hosted the Re-Echo Kensington club on Friday afternoon with needlework music and social talk. Ten covers, roses and snowballs as centerpiece, pink and white menu theme, daughters Marie and Cornetta served. New members welcomed Mrs. Margaret Robinson Mrs. Margaret Johnson Mrs. Geo Malcolm and Mrs. Samuel Baker. Next meeting invited Mrs. Margaret Baker of Superior Street with date to be announced. Plans include a family picnic.

E. C. McCracken Court Street Re-Echo Kensington Club Marie Cornetta Margaret Robinson Margaret Johnson Geo. Macolm Samuel Baker Margaret Baker Superior Street

J B C Club Elects Officers At East Long Ave Home

Members of the J B C club held a Friday gathering at Miss Ella Kerber's home East Long avenue. A brief meeting elected Harold Crathy president Dora Carlson secretary and Ella Kerber treasurer. Special guests included Helen Quehl Etta Gross Ruth Lehan and Clarence Rigby. A picnic is planned for June 16 and the final June meeting will be with Dora Carlson.

J. B. C. Club Ella Kerber East Long Avenue Harold Crathy Dora Carlson Walter Kerber Thelma Virginia Kerber Helen Quehl Etta Gross Ruth Lehan Clarence Rigby Sharon Mulberry Street

Birthday surprise for Milton E Vaughn at Mc Cleary home

A party of 18 friends surprised Milton E Vaughn Friday evening at George L Kepler’s Mc Cleary avenue home. Music and games provided amusement and tempting refreshments were served.

Milton E. Vaughn George L. Kepler McCleary Avenue

Serenade Marks Wedding Celebration at Tindall Home

A large company of friends and neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs Mifflin Tindall in Moravia Thursday evening to serenade their son and bride Mr and Mrs Ernest Kemp Tindall. Music and social conversation followed a distributed treat.

Mifflin Tindall Moravia Ernest Kemp Tindall

Bay Family Reunion Set At Mrs Patton’s Court Street Home

The Bay family annual reunion will be hosted by Mrs. Kate Patton on Court Street. Relatives from Slippery Rock Emlenton and Mercer will join a large circle of local relatives on Thursday June 10.

Kate Patton Court Street Slippery Rock Emlenton Mercer

Y. L. T. Society Meeting With Miss Helen Hoyland

The Y. L. T. society will meet with Miss Helen Hoyland of Pollock avenue for a local gathering.

Y. L. T. Society Helen Hoyland Pollock Ave

Entertained for Son and His Bride at New Galilee Home

Mr and Mrs J J Patterson of New Galilee hosted a several days house party for their son Mr and Mrs Harry M Patterson with guests from Millvale Canonsburg Pittsburg and McDonald. A Friday afternoon relatives reception followed by an evening gathering of about 150 friends and neighbors featured a hand embroidered bridal gown and generous gifts.

J. J. Patterson New Galilee Harry M. Patterson Fife Millvale Elliott Canonsburg Musgrave Pittsburg Morgan Mary James Elliott McDonald

Picnic at Cascade Park Honors Visitor

Courtesy arranging Miss Esther Black of Confluence visiting Miss Ruth Woodworth of Park Avenue a group of youths held a Cascade Park picnic Friday evening. A supper for 14 was served in the grove and the hours afterward were devoted to dancing.

Esther Black Confluence Ruth Woodworth Park Avenue Cascade Park

Ladies of E G C P S Club Host Mary McIntyre Visit

Miss Minnie Warnock and Miss Laura Mershimer hosted at 601 Superior Street for an honor reception for Miss Mary H. McIntyre of Pittsburg. Officers were elected for the year with Edward Merriman as President and Laura Mershimer as Secretary amid yellow and white colors and a musical evening with John Fishburn and Robert Watkins.

Minnie Warnock Laura Mershimer Superior Street Mary H. McIntyre Pittsburg John Fishburn Robert Watkins Edward Merriman Miss McIntyre Treas Lolita Munnell Katherine Klee Bess Forrest Lewis Dean Dean Lamson E. S. Warnock F. M. Mershimer Marie Mershimer Levenia Warnock Mary Warnock Merriman Miss Mershimer

Engagement announced with Miss Alonzon Hoagland to G Clifton Hope

The Y P C U of Highland United Presbyterian Church hosted Miss Hoagland in Miss Helen Sargent’s Audley Avenue home. About 50 guests attended Friday evening for music, flashlight pictures, and refreshment. A silk umbrella was presented to the honoree.

Alonzon Hoagland G. Clifton Hope New Wilmington Highland United Presbyterian Church Helen Sargent Audley Avenue

Dorcas Sewing Club Meets At Wertzel Home

The Dorcas Sewing club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Clarence Wertzel’s Wilmington road home for sewing and a pink and white luncheon. Miss Mary Shepherd assisted by Mary Shepherd prepared the noon dinner for 24, with special guests Mr. and Mrs. H. Mooder Mrs. Thos Shepherd and Miss Mary Shepherd.

Clarence Wertzel Wilmington Road Dorcas Sewing Club Mary Shepherd H. Mooder Thos. Shepherd

Pedro club hosts 1915 games with prizes awarded

Mrs William Evans of South Mill street invited associates to a Friday Pedro club event on five tables. Favors went to Mrs Della Hoover Oscar Halle Mr Sheriff and Mrs Elsie Bryson. Refreshments followed and the next meeting will be Thursday June 10 with Mrs Nora Vogan of North street.

William Evans South Mill Street Della Hoover Oscar Halle Sheriff Elsie Bryson Nora Vogan North Street

Amicitia Club Meeting Hosts Miss Gillespie Guest

Members of the Pro Amicitia club were entertained by Miss Elsie Gillespie of Croton avenue on Friday evening. Miss Martha Speer attended as guest and refreshments followed. The next meeting will be with Miss Georgia Lynch of North Liberty street.

Amicitia Club Elsie Gillespie Croton Avenue Pro Martha Speer Georgia Lynch North Liberty Street

Mondamin Club Entertained by Local Hosts Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Earl S Machin and Mrs Anna Watson of Oil City acted as special guests. Mr and Mrs F E Sowersby of Garfield Avenue attended. The 500 diversion was introduced with pleasing results and the hostess was helped by daughter Elizabeth and Mrs Fred DeVinney in serving refreshments.

Earl S. Machin Anna Watson Oil City F. E. Sowersby Garfield Avenue Mondamin Club Elizabeth Fred DeVinney

Miss Pearl Atkinson Joins Mother's California Trip Plan

Mrs. Robert Atkinson and daughter Pearl Atkinson of Rose Lawn on the Youngstown road expect to leave in two weeks for a trip to San Diego San Francisco and other points in California. En route they will stop at the Grand Canyon and return via Vancouver.

Robert Atkinson Pearl Atkinson Roselawn Youngstown San Diego San Francisco California Grand Canyon Vancouver

Miss Hazel Rigby Hosts Wide Awake Club Event

Miss Hazel Rigby of Mill Street hosted the Wide Awake club Friday evening with music and games and refreshments. Her mother assisted in serving.

Hazel Rigby Mill Street

Miss May Lewis Hosts Informal Evening Honor

Miss May Lewis of North Beaver street plans an informal Tuesday evening gathering to honor Miss Alonzoa Hoagland in September. The notice highlights social entertainment and a cordial reception in the host’s home.

May Lewis North Beaver Street Alonzoa’ Hoagland

Graduating Nurses Entertain With Butler Trip

Graduates from Shenango Valley Hospital Training School enjoyed an entertainment outing to Butler on Thursday evening. Hostesses were superintendent Miss McKinney and assistant Miss Ada Rorke. Guests included Eliza Dean Margaret Mechling Mary Charles Mildred Gilligan Mary Bartle and Miss Benninghoff of Greenville. The group traveled by two automobiles and dined at the Nixon hotel before returning this evening.

Shenango Valley Hospital Training School Butler Miss McKinney Ada Rorke Eliza Dean Margaret Mechling Mary Charles Mildred Gilligan Mary Bartle Miss Benninghoff Greenville Nixon Hotel

Students Picnic With Thalman and Guests At Neshannock

Members of first and second year German classes with Mr Thalman and his daughter Jane Miss Frances Foulke and Miss Irene Miller enjoyed a Friday picnic along the Neshannock near McKees Springs. They held races on arrival and after supper a marshmallow roast.

Mr. Thalman Jane Frances Foulke Irene Miller Neshannock McKees’ Springs

Reading Circle Hosts Various Local Members

The Reading circle meets with Mrs A W Harbison of East street. Miss Olive Powell of Jefferson street entertains the 1915 club. Mrs Thomas Black of County Line street entertains the T L T Kensington. The Highland Kensington meets with Miss Ruby MacNab of Highland avenue.

Reading Circle A. W. Harbison East Street Olive Powell Jefferson Street Thomas Black County Line Street

Mrs Bolden’s New Brighton Visit Accepted by D W T Club

Guests of Mrs Frank Robinson on Phillips street enjoyed a pleasant Friday evening session. Mrs Marion Bolden invited attendees to Wednesday June 16 at her New Brighton home, with Miss Hilda Hill assisting in refreshments.

Frank Robinson Phillips Street D. W. T. Club Marion Bolden New Brighton Hilda Hill

Two Misses Head South for Lincoln Chautauqua Rehearsals

Miss Albertina Buser of Long Avenue and Miss Ethel McMurtry of Crawford Avenue depart this evening for South Bend Indiana to rehearse for a week before joining Lincoln chautauqua work this summer.

Albertina Buser Long Avenue Ethel McMurtry Crawford Avenue South Bend Ind

Holland Club Hosts Fancy Work Afternoon

Mrs Z R Johnson of West Washington street hosted the Holland club on Thursday afternoon serving fancy work and refreshments. Special guests included Mrs W J Wolford and Miss Cora Jones. The next meeting will be in two weeks on Friday at Mrs N S Muse's Spruce street home.

Z. R. Johnson West Washington Street Holland Club W. J. Wolford Cora Jones N. S. Muse Spruce Street

Dinner Guests Highlight At Tea Cup Inn Tonight

Miss Erma Von Doggenhausen and Miss Irene Miller entertain at a dinner for 18 covers in the Tea Cup Inn this evening.

Erma von Doggenhausen Irene Miller Tea Cup Inn

Miss Ruby MacNab Hosts Highland Kensington Evening

Miss Ruby MacNab of Highland Avenue entertains the Highland Kensington club on Monday evening. The gathering includes members from the neighborhood social circle and local families.

Highland Kensington Ruby MacNab Highland Avenue

Meeting of R and W club at Knobloch home

A meeting of the R and W club will be held at the home of Miss Caroline Knobloch on Vine Street next Thursday evening.

R. and W. Club Caroline Knobloch Vine Street

Adultery Charge in Divorce Case

Ignatz Scarbeck files for divorce from Pauline Scarbeck on desertion and adultery grounds. Married in 1899 they lived together until 1913. Mike Kristo listed as co respondent in the case.

Ignatz Scarbeck Pauline Scarbeck Mike Kristo Caabc

King's Daughters Class Spelling Bee at Deaconess Home

Members of the Kings Daughters class of First Methodist were entertained at the Deaconess home Thursday afternoon with Mrs M C Aul as hostess. A spelling bee using backwards one syllable words provided entertainment with Mrs Frank Fischer and Mrs W A Taylor teaching. Refreshments followed.

King’s Daughters First Methodist Church M. C. Aul Frank Fischer W. A. Taylor

Young Ladies Bible Class Meet Set for Monday

The regular meeting of the Young Ladies' Bible class of the Third United Presbyterian church will be held Monday evening with hostesses Mrs. Anna Porter, Mrs. Mary Lines and Mrs. Olive Zeigler.

Young Ladies Third United Presbyterian Church Anna Porter Mary Lines Olive Zeigler

Rural cottage prayer meeting at Snyder home

A rural cottage prayer meeting convened at L. E B. Snyder's residence with a very good gathering. The next meeting will be at John F. Miller's home with Mrs. Alice Baird as leader on Tuesday evening June 8. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. John Miller.

L. E B. Snyder John F. Miller Alice Baird John Miller

Social for members and friends at Orangeman hall

Tuesday evening June 8 Rigel Court No 9 T. B. H. invites all members and their friends to a social in Orangeman hall Washington for a community gathering and fellowship event.

Rigel Court No. 9 Orangeman Hall Washington Street

Martha Washington Orange Lodge Meeting Notice

The Martha Washington Orange ladies lodge No. 24 will meet in their hall on Wednesday June 9. The Baraca Cadets of the First Baptist church held their monthly meeting Thursday evening in the church classroom. Amended constitution provisions were approved and new committees formed. Parliamen tary drill followed with short speeches before adjourning to June 17.

Martha Washington Orange Ladies Lodge Baraca First Baptist Church

Bandage Brigade Local Relief Drive Seeks Contributions

The Bandage Brigade has placed contribution boxes in city drug stores and at the Lawrence club to aid war wounded in Europe. Donations of old muslin and linen are also welcome and will be sent to Mrs. William Wallace Clendenin, who leads the effort at 302 Highland Avenue. Nurses at Shenango Valley Hospital are helping make bandages in their spare time.

Europe Lawrence Club William Wallace Clendenin Clendenin Highland Avenue Shenango Valley Hospital

Baccalaureate Sermon Tomorrow for Class of 1915

The New Castle high school class of 1915 begins its commencement week with a baccalaureate sermon tomorrow night in the school auditorium. Rev. Robert Little will deliver the message titled A Three fold Determination with special music.

Rev. Little New Castle High School Robert Little First Presbyterian Church

Y M C A Bible Study Classes Set For June Evenings

The Y M C A announces International Sunday school lessons for June 13 and 20 to be taught Monday at 8 pm. James M. Martin attorney will lead the first lesson and James J. Muffley general secretary will lead the second. All Bible teachers and students urged to attend.

James M. Martin James J. Muffley

Y M C A Pool Brightened for Summer Use

The Y M C A pool room has been painted white and brightened for summer. Members describe the pool as a splendid place during the warm days.

Joke Exchange Sparks Seasick Spy Remark in Times-Star

A humorous dialogue from the Cincinnati Times-Star features a cheerful passenger asking a seasick traveler if he is feeding the fishes. The reply facetiously claims to be a German spy signaling to submarines, reflecting lighthearted wartime banter.

Cincinnati Times-Star

Sunshine Biscuits Demo at W F Rutters Store

Demonstration at W F Rutters store Saturday June 5. Special for the day pound assorted biscuits priced at 35 cents. Attend and try them.

W. F. Rutter

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