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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

19

Junior B P W ends season with new officers

Junior Business and Professional Woman's club held their season end dinner at the Elk's club. Mrs. Tom Boyle presided as vice-president and a new executive board was appointed. The slate includes Betty O'Donnell as president Louise Mitchell as recording secretary Ruth Hildebrand as treasurer. A September recess was announced with a June 24 board meeting planned.

Tom Boyle Betty O'Donnell Hubert Lagner Louise Mitchell Ruth Hildebrand

Fiddle-Dee-Dee Club Hosts Apron Shower and Fun

Aldrey Calvert of Cedar street entertained members of the Fiddle-Dee-Dee club Tuesday evening with Mrs. Francis Stewart as a special guest. After a brief business session, prizes went to Mrs. Francis Stewart and Ethel Dunlevy. An apron shower honored Laleta Butz, bride-elect, followed by lunch. Ethel Dunlevy invited the club to her home on Crotoi avenue June 18.

Aldrey Calvert Cedar Street Francis Stewart Ethel Dunlevy Laleta Butz Crotoi Avenue

Wimodausis Picnic Planned at Cascade Park Friday

Plans are complete for the Wimodausis picnic to be held Friday at Cascade Park. A tureen dinner will be served in the grove at sheltered tables at 1 o'clock. Co chairs Mrs. Wilbert Chapman and Mrs. Howard Erwin oversee arrangements and promise an entertaining program, a tasty menu, and contests as highlights.

Cascade Park Wilbert Chapman Howard Erwin

New Castle Chapter Plans Annual Picnic

New Castle Chapter No. 105 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold its annual picnic on Wednesday, June 26, at Cascade Park in the grove with serving beginning at 6 15 PM. Mary Buzard is worthy matron and Henry Jackson is worthy patron. The dinner committee includes Ada Jackson chairwoman Ann Harris Jennie Martin Vinella Mullen Lottie Bowman Catherine Watkins Anna Plush Mabel Lordman Lucille Ruehle Sara Clark. An entertainment committee of Mary Jarrett Myrtle Keefer Celia Gowell will oversee activities for all ages.

New Castle Order of the Eastern Star Cascade Park Mary Buzard Henry Jackson Buzard Ada Jackson Ann Harris Jennie Martin Vinella Mullen Lottie Bowman Catherine Watkins Anna Plush Mabel Lordman Lucille Ruehle Sara Clark Mary Jarrett Myrtle Keefer Celia Gowell

Beaver Falls party honors Miss Ruth Gahles

Miss Ruth Gahles bride elect of Lloyd Williams of New Castle was honored at a pantry shelf shower hosted by her aunt Mrs. T D Gahles of Beaver Falls. Forty guests enjoyed card contests and pink and white decor before a repast. The couple plans to marry Saturday, June 15.

Ruth Gahles Lloyd Williams New Castle T. D. Gahles Tenth Avenue Beaver Falls Waide Couch Theresa Thompson Jesse Rowe Miss Gables Leo J. Gables Wilmington Avenue Williams W. P. Williams Highland Avenue

New Wilmington Couple Wed In Quiet Home Ceremony

Esther Morse and Robert Wright exchanged vows in a single ring ceremony Saturday at 9:30 am at Rev. J Ralph Neale's New Wilmington residence. Attendants were not present. Bride wore a dusty rose street length dress with white accessories. corsage featured roses and Snapdragon. After June 12 they will reside in a new home.

Carl Morse New Wilmington R. D Esther Robert Wright

Beaver Falls Bride Weds Paul Burdell McCowin in Kane

At a June 1 ceremony in the first Methodist church of Kane Miss Elaine Lucille Bango daughter of Marguerite Harper Beaver Falls Pa., married Paul Burdell McCowin son of Earl and Mrs McCowin of Cannelton Pa. Officiating was Dr J A Galbraith and Ruth Galbraith at the organ. A reception for 65 guests followed at Mrs Grace Barnes Beaver Falls. Both graduates of Beaver Falls High School.

Kane Elaine Lucille Bango Marguerite Harper 13Th Street Beaver Falls Paul Burdell McCowin Earl McCowin Cannelton J. A. Galbraith Ruth Galbraith Grace Barnes Beaver Falls High School

Dorcas Class Meeting Planned at Mrs DeMatteo Home

Associates of the Dorcas class of the Central Christian church will meet with Mrs. John DeMatteo at 516 Waldo street on Thursday evening. Mrs. Carrie Clause is co-hostess.

Dorcas Central Christian Church John DeMatteo Waldo Street Carrie Clause

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief

Millions in 30 years have found relief from itching and smarting using Peterson's Ointment. A user testimony says the itching stopped and sleep returned. Available 35c a box or 60c in a tube with applicator, money back if not delighted.

Peterson

Men’s Club elects convention delegate to New York

Prof. Charles G. Linder was chosen as delegate to the annual convention of Men s Garden Clubs of America at Hotel Shelton in New York City July 18 to 20. The meeting at The Castleton heard reports on local projects, plantings on the square and Rural Avenue, and discussed vandalism in Cunningham Park impacting arboretum planning with police protection. Charles N. Giddings spoke on tree trimming and care, noting clean cuts and paint, and grapes’ reaction to late trimming. Hoyt Paxton of Chicago may visit en route to the convention as organizers plan to entertain him at the next meeting.

Charles G. Linder Men’s Garden Clubs of America Hotel Shelton New York City Men's Garden Club Castleton Paul M. Allen Arboretum Committee Cunningham Park Charles N. Giddings State College Hoyt Paxton Chicago Men's Garden Clubs of America New York Paxton

Eagles Auxiliary installs officers at lodge hall

Ladies of the Eagles Auxiliary Lodge 455 of the F O E held induction services in the Eagles hall on South Jefferson Street. Mary Rae oversaw the event with new officers taking oaths including Sarah Wirtz as president Emma Matiste as vice president Adeline Navarra as chaplain Arlina Patterson as secretary Gladys Carr as treasurer and trustees Helen Krueger Laura Flinner and Harry Evans. Mary Buckley escorted officers to stations. social hour prizes awarded. Nettie Shields Betty Semler and Sarah Wirtz led party duties. July 2 a follow up meeting is planned.

Ladies of the Eagles Lodge 455 Eagles South Jefferson Street Mary Rae Sarah Wirtz Emma Matiste Adeline Navarra Arlina Patterson Gladys Carr Helen Krueger Laura Flinner Harry Evans Rose Doone Frank Peterson George Cowan Mary Buckley Nettie Shields Betty Semler

S. of D. Society meeting at Central Presbyterian church

Members of the S. of D. Society gathered in the church activity rooms Tuesday evening with Mrs. Thomas Kennedy leading a lengthy session. Mrs. Fred Moser spoke on the national topic and Mrs. John Gaston on the foreign topic. An informal social hour followed with a tasty repast. Hostesses were Mrs. Florence Cartwright, Mrs. Herman Decker, Mrs. Marie Stillwagon and Mrs. Herbert Davidson. A picnic is planned July 9 at the Montgomery Cottage along the Slippery Rock.

Villa Maria Scene of Much Activity Banquet and Graduation Plans

The Leader's Club Banquet was held at the Tea House and the Sodality supper and officer installation took place at Villa Maria High School. Right Rev Floyd Begin will give the graduation address to 18 seniors at 1 30 on June 9. Students will picnic at Idora Park on June 10. Freshmen hosted a Topsy turvy party with a treasure hunt and juniors held a class night with ribbons and numerals distributed. A movie was shown and late refreshments served. Betty Bergman led the annual track meet closing the athletic year.

Tea House Villa Maria High School Floyd L. Begin T. D Idora Park Betty Bergman

Kensington at McKibben Home Social for N H B Club

Mrs. Bert McKibben opened her Maryland avenue home for a Kensington meeting with needlework and social time. Special guests included Mrs. J A Porte and Mrs. C L McMillen. Two new members, Mrs. Perry McCune and Mrs. G D Hildebrand, joined the group. Out of town member Mrs. N M Joseph attended. A picnic is planned for June 18 at Cascade Park. Committees include Mrs. G D Hildebrand, Mrs. Harry Remley, and Mrs. Ed McKibben. Refreshments were served.

Bert McKibben Maryland Avenue N. H. B. Kensington J. A. Porte C. L. McMillen Perry McCune G. D. Hildebrand N. M. Joseph DuBois Cascade Park Harry Remley Ed. McKibben

Community Organization Listings Seem to Span City Streets

A compiled list shows numerous clubs and groups with leaders and addresses across North Walnut to Temple areas. Names include Eight O Clock, Reunited Ladies League, Walmo Garden, and many others led by Mrs or Ms with street references such as North Mercer and Friendship streets.

J. B. Daugherty North Walnut Street Reunited Ladies League Mary Skidmore North Mercer Street Walmo Garden A. H. Mellor Walmo John Sweet Bradley Avenue Happy Group Teresa Scaduto Lynda Street Amerita Andrew Nocera Lutton Street Sewing Circle Elvira DeFalco Friendship Street Lawrence County Garden W. C. Eckenroad New Wilmington Road M. A. O. Kensington Clare Lutz East Sheridan Avenue Carrie Native Clearview Avenue Clifford Pratt Boyer Harold McCartney Ashland Avenue Cavaliers Joseph Bosco Pollock Avenue O-Pee-Chee Debs Canter Edward van Dusen Adams Street James Richards Morton Street Colonial Patsy Audino Arlington Avenue Dorcas Elizabeth Matteos Waldo Street T. N.C Eileen Boyd South Mill Street Orville Hoover Williams Street Betty Moskal N.C Emmett O’donnell Theresa Coe Highland Avenue E. H. Scarazzo West Laurel Avenue N. H G Nettie Mann Norwood Avenue Michael Gennaure Emerson Avenue Silver Needle Tony Parrott Electric Street William Bowman Fairmont Avenue Jolly Twelve George Jones Edgewood Avenue Theresa Gillest Ralph Leonard Mill Street Playemall Jean Altmah Sennett Street Catherine Callahan King Avenue Helen Reeder Garfield Avenue

Housewarming for Nazarene pastor and family

About 60 attended a house warming at the Church of the Nazarene parsonage 27 West Falls Street to honor Rev Delbert R Nuzum his wife and family. Gifts included a food shower and a special gift from the Ladies Bible class. A short program featured welcome readings and a reception followed by refreshments. Mrs Isabel Walters of Youngstown attended as a special guest.

Delbert R. Nuzum Church of the Nazarene Parsonage West Falls Street Nuzums Steubenville Nuzum The Nazarene Church Ladies Tobe Mackey Reading Alberta Phillips Young People's Society Lois Hillsong Ross Flaugher Marie Wheal Laura Moore Isabel] Walters Youngstown

Croton Methodist Unit 2 Meeting Plans Social Events

About 32 attendees met Tuesday evening in the church junior room for Croton Methodist Unit 2. Plans were laid for a June 25 social event and a July 2 park breakfast. A demonstration followed by tea served with Mrs E E Blaine and Mrs Katy Scott. Mrs E A Cook led the business session.

Croton

Missionary Group Program At Williams Street Home

Mrs Sam Mooney hosted Loyal Band Missionary group from Third United Presbyterian church on Williams Street Tuesday evening. Mrs Ed Ryan led the event and after a program, Mrs Ed Millison introduced entertainers including trumpet solo by Bobby Mattocks and vocal selections by Helen, Mary, Charlotte, Madeline and Carl Rheinhard.

Sam Mooney Williams Street Loyal Band Third United Presbyterian Church Ed Ryan Ed Millison Bobby Mattocks Helen Mary Charlotte Madeline Carl Rheinhard

J I G Club Plans Picnic At Venditto Camp

Members of the J I G club met in Long avenue rooms with president Mrs Antoinette Bullano and advisor Jennie DeCarbo. They scheduled a June 30 picnic at Venditto's camp with Delphia Tommello as chairlady and Madeline Venditto and Jennie DeCarbo assisting, plus a July Cascade park dance with Mary Biondi as chairlady. A June 9 meeting will be at Madeline Venditto's home and a June 16 gathering in the club rooms with co-hostesses Margie Micaletti and Helen and Anne Tommeleio.

J. 1. G. Club Long Avenue Antoinette Bullano Jennie DeCarbo Venditto Delphia Tommelleo Madeline Venditto Cascade Park Mary Biondi Pauline DeCarbo South Jefferson Street Margie Micaletti Helen Anne Tommelleo

Piano program note features Mae Hammond and Bobby Mattocks

Mrs. Joseph Wardman led later plans for a breakfast at the park on July 2. Mrs. Mack Wiles and the social committee will supervise with Sue Pratt, Mrs. Albert Pillifant, and Mrs. George Nolte assisting. A lunch was served after.

Mae Hammond Bobby Mattocks Joseph Wardman Mack Wiles Sue Pratt Albert Pillifant George Nolte

Local social clubs hold meetings and events in June

Ladeca club members met at Inez Calvanese’s Lafay ette street home for card play and dancing with prizes to Ros DeGennaro and Virginia LaMarca. A June 23 hike was planned and Jane De Gennaro received a han kie shower. Virginia LaMarco to host June 27 at Cherry street. A 1932 Club gathering at Mrs John McClelland’s West State street extension featured 500 with prizes to Mrs G L Todd and Mrs Tillie Hartman. Next meeting at Mrs Jessie Camblin’s North Beaver street. C. B. Club hosted Mrs Amy Wink’s Liberty street home with contest wins for Mrs Charles Sheaff and guests Mrs Trevor Richards and Mrs Albert Jones. June 18 members will visit Dravesburg for a day with Mrs Charles Morgan.

Ladeca Club Inez Calvanese Lafayette Street Ros DeGennaro Virginia LaMarca Jane DeGennaro Mary Virginia LaMarco Cherry Street John McClelland West State Street Extension Robert Sadler I. L. John G. L. Todd Tillie Hartman Jessie Camblin North Beaver Street Co. B Amy Wink C. B. Club Liberty Street Charles Sheaff Lillian Trevor Richards Albert Jones Dravesburg Charles Morgan

Quiet Church Ceremony Unites Barbarowicz and Parrott

In Ss Philip and James church on Saturday Eleanore Barbarowicz daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Barbarowicz and Anthony Parrott son of Mr and Mrs Louis Parrott of R D 7 were married by Rev V W Stancelewsky. The bride wore a white Princess style gown with a long veil and Sweetheart crown, carrying calla lilies. Miss Rose Parrott was maid of honor and Nancy Horney bridesmaid in hoop-skirt gowns with pale blue and yellow prints. Peter DiCarlo served as best man and John Milolsz ushered. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on Electric street. The couple will reside in a newly furnished apartment at 512.

Ss. Philip and James Eleanore Barbarowicz Paul Barbarowicz Anthony Parrott Louis Parrott R. D Rr. V. Wv Stancelewski Rose Parrott Nancy Horney Peter DiCarlo John Milolsz Ation Electric Street Lynda Street

Bible Class Dinner Party at Shearer Residence

Members of the McClure Bible class from First Presbyterian Church gathered Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Shearer on Mt. Jackson road for a full course dinner. Special guests were Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Mellvaine, and Mr. and Mrs. George Ramsey and Mr. and Mrs. Joel McKee. Committee members included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ramsey and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lightner.

McClure First Presbyterian Church C. R. Shearer Mt. Jackson Road J. J. Mellvaine George Ramsey Joel McKee Ralph Ramsey Howard Lightner

Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting at Castle Temple

Castle Temple No 37 Pythian Sisters met Tuesday evening in their hall for a business and social event. Refreshments were served after. Mrs Pear Cook chaired the meeting. The June 18 gathering will include a memorial service with Mrs Myrtle Hildebrand in charge of arrangements.

Castle Temple Castle Temple No Pear Cook Myrtle Hildebrand

Bethany Lodge to Meet in Trades and Labor Hall Tonight

Bethany L. L. O. S. lodge 200 will hold its regular session this evening at 8:00 in the Trades and Labor Assembly hall on East Washington street. A social hour for members and friends follows, with the social committee in charge.

Bethany L. L. O. S Trades and Labor Assembly Hall East Washington Street

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