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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1931

Page

3

Baldwin class closes season with village playlet and relief plans

The Baldwin Bible class of Highland United Presbyterian met at 401 East Wallace Avenue to hear a devotional and prayer, hear a playlet "Janey" by the Jean Hill Williamson class, and receive updates on neighborhood boys projects. New officers were elected, relief plans for summer organized, and a summer picnic scheduled with special guests and a new member welcomed.

Baldwin Bible Highland United Presbyterian Church Irvine A. Ralph East Wallace Avenue J. P. Merrilees Wr. W. Patterson F. W. Moorehead Flora McDill H. L. McFeaters O. A. Rodgers David G. Harris Myfanny McNeill Alfred Owens Phalanx Fraternity Sciota Street Anson McKee R. S. Cline Baird Missionary Society Harry Miles William Curry Alice Nesbitt F. T. Lipp

Cameron Family Reunion Postponed to June 20

The 25th annual Cameron family reunion scheduled for Wednesday June 17 is postponed to Saturday June 20. The event will be at Liberty Grange Hall on the Harlansburg road.

Cameron Liberty Grange Hall Harlansburg Road

Wedding date revealed at party for bride elect Lib and Bart

A New Wilmington gathering honor Miss Elizabeth Wiengartner daughter of Senator and Mrs George Wiengartner announced her wedding date June 27. Miss Ethel Rose hosted the social event with Joyce Wingerd and Anne Rice receiving favors. The setting featured yellow and white decor and a shower of gifts for the bride elect.

Ethel Rose Benjamin Franklin New Wilmington Elizabeth Wiengartner George T. Weingartner Joyce Wingerd Anne Rice H. J. Rose Lib

Jolly Twelve Club Meets at Mrs Lusks Home

Members of the Jolly Twelve Club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. John Lusks home on Young Street for cards bingo and radio music. Mrs Charles Folster won the club prize and a luncheon was served by the hostess at a flower decked dining room. Special guest Miss Ina Lusk of Hornell New York attended. The next meeting is set for June 18 with hostess Mrs Charles Foster on E Washington Street.

Jolly Twelve Club John Lusx Young Street Charles Folster Ina Lusk Hornell N. Y Charles Foster E. Washington Street

Two Sisters Attend Duquesne University Dance in Pittsburgh

Miss Eleanor Jermakowicz of Electric Street and Miss Frances Zuchowski of Cascade Street visit Pittsburgh today with brothers Harry Jermakowicz and Felix Zuchowski. They are students in Duquesne University’s Pharmacy department and will attend the Pharmacy department dance this evening.

Eleanor Jermakowicz Electric Street Frances Zuchowski Cascade Street Pittsburgh Harry Jermakowicz Felix Zuchowski Pharmacy Duquesne University University Pharmacy Department

Pisor Emery Reunion Sets 42nd Gathering

Members of the Pisor Emery families will hold their 42nd annual reunion on Thursday June 18 at the Liberty Grange hall on the Harlansburg road. A fellowship dinner will be served at 12 M E S T and an afternoon program of history and speaking is planned.

Pisor-Emery Liberty Grange Hall Harlansburg Road

Mrs Callahan Hosts Luncheon For Leaving Mrs Brown

The home of Mrs S J Callahan at 115 East Moody Avenue hosted the Teachers Training Class for a one oclock luncheon in honor of Mrs C W Brown who will leave the city next week for Sharon The event included special guest Mrs H G Horton pink and white table settings summer flowers and a shower of handkerchiefs as farewell gifts for the honoree Virginia Callahan assisted with the serving.

S. J. Callahan East Moody Avenue C. W. Brown Court Street Sharon H. G. Horton Virginia

Remembering Mrs. Virginia Hammond Birthday Surprise

Thursday marked the birthday of Mrs. Virginia Hammond of East Washington Street. Family and friends gathered at her home for a surprise celebration with music games gifts a large cake and lunch. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fulkerson Ellwood City Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayne Niles Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson and daughters Jennie and Jean Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hammond Mrs. Ralph Davis daughters Betty and Leah plus G A R ladies from Ellwood City and New Castle.

Virginia Hammond East Washington Street Walter Fulkerson Niles Ohio Robert Mayne Ellwood City Clarence Johnson Jennie Jean Howard Hammond Ralph Davis Betty Leah New Castle

E L M S Club Meeting At Mrs McKnight Home

E L M S Club members gathered at Mrs Laura McKnight's Taylor street home Thursday evening. Mrs Francis Pontius, Mrs Elwilda Everhart and Mrs Emma Boyles received success awards. A dainty lunch followed, hosted by Mrs McKnight with help from Mrs Everhart. Special guests included Mrs Mabel Sickafuse, Mrs Ruth Pontius, and Mrs Francis Pontius. Next meeting set for June 25 when Mrs Emma Boyles will entertain.

E. L. M.S. Club Laura McKnight Taylor Street Francis Pontius Elwilda Everhart Emma Boyles Harlansburg Road

Sin-Mar Club Social Held at Mrs T W Solomon Home

Sin-Mar Club members gathered at East Long avenue home of Mrs T W Solomon for a social evening. Cards provided entertainment and Mrs Edward Long received the success award. Lunch followed and the next meeting is set for June 18 with Mrs Lee Starr as hostess.

Sin-Mar Club T. W Solomon East Long Avenue Edward Long Lee Starr Moody Avenue

Queen Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Campbell’s Home

The Queen Sewing Circle met Thursday afternoon on Scott street in regular session. They discussed business, enjoyed a social hour, and had a tasty lunch served by the hostess. Special visitor Mrs Jane Clark attended, and Mrs William Crowe will entertain in two weeks at her Dewey Avenue home.

Queen Sewing Circle William Campbell Scott Street Jane Clark William Crowe Dewey Avenue

North Street club holds card party with honors

The A. L. C. 500 Club met Thursday with Mrs. Charles Wells. Cards were played and honors given to Mrs. James Barnes Mrs. P Thornton and Miss Winifred OConner. Hostess and daughter Mrs. Phillips served a repast. Next meeting set for two weeks with Mary Eagan on West Washington Street.

A. L. C. 500 Club Charles Wells North Street James Barnes P Thornton Winifred O’connor Phillips Mary Eagan West Washington Street

Piano tuner W C Doyle at 225 Edgewood Avenue

Local piano tuner W C Doyle lists his home at 225 Edgewood Avenue as the service point for taking tuning orders with phone number 1272 J.

W. C. Doyle Edgewood Avenue

Garden Club Hosts Mrs Willis Warner Guest Day

Associates of the Garden club met at Mrs Harry Wettichs Winter avenue garden for their annual guest day and plant exchange. Mrs Willis Warner of Youngstown spoke on Conservation of Our American Flora. The event featured assistance from Mrs Proctor and Mrs Goldthorpe with Girl Scouts providing refreshments.

Garden Club Harry Wettich Winter Avenue Willis Warner Youngstown Proctor Boardman Garden Club Goldthorpe Garden Forum New Bedford Garden Club New Bedford

Luncheon Bridge at Field Club House Held

The regular luncheon-bridge for Field Club members was held Thursday afternoon at the club house. Mrs. James A. Chambers and Mrs. Frank Schultz served as associate hostesses. After a delicious menu, players enjoyed cards and awards were given to Mrs. H. A. Wilkinson and Miss Woods.

James A. Chambers Frank Schultz H. A. Wilkison Woods

Miss Edna Pringle Hosts Philathea Society Session

Miss Edna Pringle on Marshall Avenue hosted the Philathea Society at her home for the season finale. Hostesses included Mrs Carl Wilson and Mrs Edwin Fry. Devotions were led by Mrs W R Book. The group reviewed Philippine Islands and The West Indies with mission highlights noted by Mrs Mont Riley. A July 9 picnic at the Mont Riley home on New Bedford road closed the evening.

Edna Pringle Marshall Avenue Philathea Society Central Presbyterian Church Carl Wilson Edwin Fry W. R. Book Philippine Islands Wm. Finefrock J. C. Lewis West Indies Mont Riley

Mrs Russell Crane Hosts O D 500 Club Event

Mrs Russell Crane of Harrison street hosted the O D 500 Club at her home on Wednesday evening. Tables of 500 provided the main diversion with prizes awarded to Mrs Lewis McKnight Mrs H J Phillips and Mrs George Price. Special guest was Mrs Florence Carlson. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs Phillips on East Washington street on Wednesday June 17.

Russell Crane Harrison Street O. D Lewis McKnight H. J. Phillips George Price Florence Carlson Phillips East Washington Street

Amelia McConnell Birthday Dinner Hosted by Paris McConnell

In observance of Mrs. Amelia McConnell's eighty first birthday her nephew and wife Mr and Mrs Paris McConnell hosted a six o'clock chicken dinner at 321 North street. Seven covers were laid with pink and white decorations. Gifts were given to the honored guest and the guest list included Mr and Mrs William Thorne and family and Mrs Pearl Foster.

Amelia McConnell North Street Paris McConnell East Brook Road William Thorne Pearl Foster

Third United Presbyterian Juniors Plan Saturday Party

The juniors of the Third United Presbyterian church will host a Saturday afternoon gathering in the church. William McKnight leads the program slated to begin promptly at 2 o'clock. Each junior brings a nickel and each family brings sandwiches pickles or cookies.

Third United Presbyterian Church William McKnight Bening

Ellwood City D A R Guests and Club Names

D. A. R. members in Ellwood, guests of Ellwood City, are listed with hosting clubs including D. S. B. Club led by Mr. and Mrs. John Dockman on Leasure avenue, El-Nu-Jac Club with Mrs. Charles Westfall on Wilmington avenue.

Ellwood City Ellwood D. S. B. Club John Dockman Leasure Avenue El-Nu-Jac Club Charles Westfall Wilmington Avenue

Trader Horn Coming to Capitol Theatre in New Castle

The Capitol Theatre presents Trader Horn all next week featuring scenes never before seen in talking pictures. This dramatic African adventure, praised for thrills and realism, is shown at regular admission after previously commanding higher top prices. Do not miss this exciting production.

Capitol Theatre Africa

Bride-Elect Honored by Lawrence Savings Staff

Miss Mildred Atkinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Atkinson of Emerson avenue, will wed H. Gill Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Brown, on Harlansburg road in June. Co workers hosted a pink and white dinner at the bank with gifts and card games.

Mildred Atkinson Lawrence Savings and Trust Company

Birthday Party Honors Mr Hausler With 500Prize Fun

Mrs. Carl Hausler hosted a birthday gathering at 1305 Wilmington Avenue. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chas Longacer, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Pauline, Mr. Brinley Owens, Mr. Harold Bird, Mr. Chas Anderson, Mr. Hugh Davis, Mr. William Lutz, Miss Betty Haufler, and Charles Haufler. Prizes went to Mr. Harold Bird and Mrs. Earnest Gardner.

Carl Hausler Wilmington Avenue Chas. Longacer Earnest Gardner Andy Pauline Brinley Owens Harold Bird Chas. Anderson Hugh Davis William Lutz Betty Haufler Charles Haufler

Amerita Club Meets at Villani Home for Evening Session

Members gathered at Mrs. Anthony Villani's East Reynolds street home for a regular session with dinner at 7 30. Cards followed with honors to Mrs. Mario Frabotta and Angeline Iacobucci and club prize to Mrs. Rudolph Egizi. Miss Rose Barlett attended as a special guest. next meeting heads to Mrs. Frabotta on West Grant Street in two weeks for a party.

Amerita Club Anthony Villani East Reynolds Street Mario Frabotta Angeline Iacobucci Rudolph Egizi Rose Barlett

Club Meeting At Mrs Ottis Smith Home

The Our club held a regular meeting at Mrs Ottis Smith on Highland extension Wednesday evening. The gathering included chat and sewing with refreshments. Special guests were Misses Margaret Jenkins Dorothy Newton and Virginia Smith. The next meeting is set for Thursday July 2 at Mrs Russell Glasser’s home on the New Castle Ellwood road.

Ottis Smith Highland Avenue Extension Margaret Jenkins Dorothy Newton Virginia Smith Russell Glasser New Castle-Ellwood Road

D A R Meeting Set in Ellwood City for Delegates

D A R members will hold a Saturday session at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs George C Ely 415 Pershing Avenue Ellwood City. Election of delegates for the fall convention will be conducted.

Ellwood City George C. Ely Pershing Avenue

Fleeger Brothers Attend Brother's Funeral in Grand Rapids

Mr and Mrs Bud Fleeger of 1219 South Jefferson Roy Fleeger and Mr and Mrs Harry Guise return from Grand Rapids Michigan after attending the funeral of their brother George Fleeger. They are accompanied home by Ralph Fleeger of Leroy Michigan.

Bud Fleeger South Jefferson Street Roy Fleeger Harry Guise Grand Rapids Mich George Fleeger Ralph Fleeger Leroy, Mich

Popp and Chapman Family Leave for AMA Convention in Philadelphia

Dr and Mrs J Lumen Popp and daughter with Mrs Anna Chapman mother of Mrs Popp depart North Mercer Street by car for near Philadelphia to visit relatives before traveling to Philadelphia for the American Medical Association annual convention opening next week.

J. Lumen Popp Anna Chapman Popp Mercer Street Philadelphia Quaker City American Medical Association

Sawalla Club Plans Cascade Park Picnic

Sawalla Club members met at Mrs. J. R. Mears home on Baystreet for a session with cards and awards for Mrs. W. J. Laughlin and Mrs. Albert T. Tidball. A picnic dinner is set for Cascade Park on Friday June 12, with the next meeting at Mrs. Tidball's North Crawford avenue home on June 18.

J. R. Mears Baystreet Sawalla Club W. J. Laughlin Albert T. Tidball Albert J. Tidball Crawford Avenue

Program Highlights From First Baptist Women’s Missionary Society

Section 5 of the Women’s Missionary Society at First Baptist Church hosted an afternoon program led by Mrs William Wilson. The event featured opening prayers by Mrs W H Williams music by a quartet, readings from Trailing the Conquistadors, piano by Mrs Lurkhart a Guest Edgar Guest poems by Mrs W C McCalmont and a playlet Happiness by Mrs Johnston Mrs Williams chaired the business session with reports from the secretary treasurer and committee chairs ending with prayer by Mrs H A Sturdy.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church William Wilson W. H. Williams Will Harris Anna Maxwell S. E. Cawthorne W. H. Luskart Edgar Guest W. C. McCalmont French Johnston Ralph Snyder H. A. Sturdy

Cascade street hostess leads L. O. A. meeting

Mrs. Robert Keeling of Cascade street hosted L. O. A. club members on Thursday evening. A 500 game awarded prizes to Mrs. Jack Titus Mrs. Jess Dufford and Mrs. Ray Richards. New officers elected: Titus president Dufford secretary and treasurer Richards reporter. Keeling aided by her mother Mrs. M. L. McBride with a collation. Spring flowers adorned the decorations.

Robert Keeling Cascade Street Jack Titus Jess Dufford Ray Richards James Dufford Carl Hoch Roy Dickey Andrew Kirol Sue Park Keeling M. L. McBride

Recital At Mrs Payne Home Delights Pupil Audience

The piano pupils of Mrs Edna Payne of Highland avenue were presented in a Junior recital last evening at her home. A splendid program was carried out and parents and friends witnessed the affair Those who took part included Alice Slack Helen Urmson Margaret Bechtel Jean Hock Marjorie Bevan Louise Kerr Dorothy McCombs Bernadine Reader Kathryn Jones and Ruth Payne.

Edna Payne Highland Avenue Alice Slack Helen Urmson Margaret Bechtel Jean Hock Marjorie Bevan Louise Kerr Dorothy McCombs Bernadine Reader Kathryn Jones Ruth Payne

Ladies Aid Society meeting at Clendenin hall

The L. L. O. S. Martha Washington No. 24 met in regular session with Mrs. Helen Ray in charge. A 6:30 dinner preceded business. Plans were discussed for a Rose Point picnic and a lawn party at Mrs. Grace Hoover on Winter avenue, dates to be announced. Al Marsh won the evening’s prize.

L. L. O. S. Martha Washington No. 24 Clendenin Hall Helen Ray Chauncy Davis Rose Point Grace Hoover Winter Avenue al Marsh

Ellwood City Lodge Anniversary Set for Friday Evening

Ellwood City lodge plans an anniversary celebration Friday evening June 12 with a large turnout expected from local lodge members. The event marks a milestone for the organization and social activities are on the program.

Ellwood City

Section F of Third United Presbyterian women meet

Section F of the Y. S. B. class met Thursday evening at Warren avenue hostess Mrs. J. C. Blevins led the business session with Mrs. William Fullerton in charge. After a brief business period the women sewed and chatted with hostesses Mrs. Robert Rook and Mary Blevins remaining present.

Third United Presbyterian Church J. C. Blevins Warren Avenue William Fullerton Robert Rook Mary Blevins

Sicilian Girls Club Hosts Summer Session On Emerson Avenue

The Sicilian Girls Club met last evening with Misses Josephine and Mary Gennaula hosting on Emerson avenue marking the final summer gathering. Plans were made for a June 18 chicken dinner at a local tavern and other matters were discussed with special guest Miss Margaret Bordonaro.

Siciian Girls Club Josephine Mary Gennaula Emerson Avenue Margaret Bordonaro

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