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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

3

Reed Nyce Wedding Brilliance at Methodist Church

Miss Sara Jane Reed wed Neal E Nyce of Reading in a June evening ceremony at the Primitive Methodist church. The event featured pink and white décor, a full program, and a reception for 50 guests at the Reed home. Afterward the couple planned a two week wedding trip visiting Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago and St Louis before settling in Read ing, Pa.

Sara Jane Reed Neal E. Nyce Reading Primitive Methodist Church Buckley Lawrence W. Platt Fred Mai Beaver Falls M'ss Lice Reed Grace Moncrief Thelma Johnson Pittsburg J. W. Reed Detroit Chicago St. Louis ReadiMé S21 North Second Street George Vandegrift Clarksburg W. Va Fred W. Johnson C. L. French Youngstown Reed Home M. J. Thorp Bessie Kohler Charles Hinkle Erie Fletcher Nyce Fletcher Mat Hinkle Thor

L. E. Y. Girls Enjoy Park Supper Evening Entertainment

The L. E. Y. girls had a delicious supper at the park on Wednesday evening followed by a general good time. A similar entertainment is planned there in two weeks.

Engagement of Popular Teacher in Lincoln School

Miss Sidney Miller of Huron avenue and Mr. Oscar Alexander of Bellevue avenue announce their engagement. Miller, a Slip pery Rock native, has taught at Lincoln school for years. Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Alexander, is likewise well liked. A wedding is expected in fall. Fellow teachers presented Miller with six silver tea spoons.

Sidney Miller Huron Avenue Oscar Alexander Bellevue Avenue Miller Slippery Rock Lincoln School Alexander R. W. Alexander

Engagement Announcement At Sadie Edelstein's Home

The U S B S society hosted a reception at Miss Sadie Edelstein's South Mill street home to announce her engagement to Henry J Freeman of Washington. The winter wedding is planned as 16 guests enjoyed yellow and white daisies and baskets of oranges marking the couple, who will reside in Washington where Freeman manages a large store.

Sadie Edelstein South Mill Street Henry J Freeman Washington Miss Edelstein

Moonlight Supper Honoring Mrs Garrett in Erie Visit

Miss Alice Ames hosted a moonlight supper Wednesday in the Arlington avenue grove at 9 30 p m with Mrs Homer E Garrett of Erie Pa visiting. Guests included Mrs Frank Nugent Mrs W A Evans Alyce Ames and Mrs Garrett. Lake time followed the meal. On June 13 Blanche Hogue will entertain the E B E club with Mrs Garrett as honor guest.

Alice Ames Arlington Avenue Homer E. Garrett Erie Frank Nugent Mahoningtown W. A. Evans

Little Miss Henrietta Jones Surprise Sixth Birthday Party

Henrietta Jones of Clenmore boulevard turned six on Wednesday as friends gathered for a surprise party arranged by her mother Mrs. George Jones. Twenty one children played games and enjoyed music from 4 to 6 o'clock before a pink and white themed dinner hosted by Mrs. Charles Harris Mrs. Wm. Harris and Mrs. Samuel Fray.

Henrietta Jones Clenmore Boulevard George Jones Charles Harris Wm. Harris Samuel Fray

Mary Bevan and John Masters to wed this Saturday

Friends of Miss Mary Bevan of Ashland avenue and John Masters of North Liberty street announce their upcoming marriage. The bride elect is Emma Bevan’s daughter, a popular young woman, and Mr Masters is the son of Mr and Mrs William Masters and works at the Shenango Tin mill.

Mary Bevan Ashland Avenue John Masters North Liberty Street Emma Bevan Masters William Masters Shenango

Misses Florence and Vera Gibson Host New Bedford Party

Misses Florence and Vera Gibson will entertain a party of friends at their home in New Bedford on Saturday afternoon.

Florence Vera Gibson New Bedford

D. W. T. Club Meeting At Terrace Avenue

Miss Marie Merriman of Terrace Avenue will entertain the D. W. T. club Friday evening at her home.

Marie Merriman Terrace Avenue

Church Society Schedules June Dinner Menu

By the Men’s Society of the First Christian church a Saturday dinner is set for June from 5 to 7. Menu includes chicken and biscuit gravy mashed potatoes relish bread and butter jelly ice cream cake and coffee.

Men’s Society of the First Christian Church

Protected Home Circle Meeting Tonight

All members are requested to attend the meeting tonight so a photograph may be taken.

Protected Home Circle

Lawrence Castle K G E Pictures Meet

Members of Lawrence Castle K G E are asked to gather at their hall on June 8 at 8 p m for a group photograph session.

Lawrence Castle

Wedding News Told At Dinner In New Castle

Miss Birdie E Hartman of South Jefferson street will wed Andrew C Dietterle Jr of East Washington street this month. A 34 guest dinner at the Hartman home featured daisies ferns and heart shaped cakes with the couple's initials. The bride elect sings as a soprano at St Pauls Lutheran church. Dietterle works with his father at New Castle Lumber and Construction. Miss Eleanor Smith of Nelliston N Y attended.

Birdie E. Hartman South Jefferson Street Andrew C. Dietterle, Jr East Washington Street Mrs. S. Hartman Cupid Birdie Hartman Lena Margaret Burckhart Frank Norris St. Paul's Lutheran Church Dietterle Andrew Diettterle New Castle Lumber and Construction Company Eleanor Smith Nelliston N. Y

Local social events and weddings planned in town

The Philathea class will be entertained by Miss Bertha Keelan and Miss Grace Campbell. A park picnic honors Miss Laura Smith of Pittsburg. The Pythian Sisters meet in their hall. The wedding of Miss Mary Bevan of North Ashland Avenue and John Master of North Liberty Street occurs in the evening. Multiple clubs host gatherings as students head to state college commencement and high school exercises are held in the auditorium.

Bertha Keelan Grace Campbell Laura Smith Pittsburg Mary Bevan North Ashland Avenue John Master North Liberty Street Marie Merriman Terrace Avenue W. T. Club Hiram Shira Cascade Street van Dette State College W. H. Shipler Highland Avenue Highland Book Club Lawrence Club David W. Ritchie East Grant Street E. T. C. Club Harry Elder Samuel H. McGoun

Garden party planned for Children’s Day Nursery at Mrs Reis lawn

The annual garden party will be held on the lawn around Mrs. James Ward Reis’s East street home during the last week of June, likely Tuesday or Friday evenings. At the board’s Wednesday meeting, buyers for the next month were named: Week of June 10 Mrs. G. W. Moody. June 17 Mrs. John Oursler. June 24 Mrs. T. W. Phillips. July 1 Mrs. Sol Brown.

Children’s Day Nursery James Ward Reis East Street G. W. Moody John Oursler T. W. Phillips Sol Brown

Q P Club Meeting At Mill Street With New Member

The Q. P. club met with Miss Hazel Rigby Wednesday evening at Mill street. Sewing occupied the time while games were played and Cascade park was planned as the picnic site. Miss Della Rigby joined the club and guests Miss Nellie Lindeman Edna Johnston and Ethel Shaffer attended. A lunch was served by the hostess mother and assisted by Vera Rigby and Nellie Lindeman.

Q. P Hazel Rigby Mill Street Cascade Park Della Rigby Nellie Lindeman Edna Johnston Ethel Shaffer Vera Rigby

Croton Teachers Dine with Distinguished Guests

Croton school teachers enjoyed a noon luncheon for 18 guests. Decorations featured white roses. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Sitler, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johns, Mrs. George Lyons of Flint Michigan, Mrs. George W. Hamilton and Mrs. Samuel Bratschie.

Croton H. A. Sitler W. J. Johns George Lyons Flint, Mich George W. Hamilton Samuel Bratschie Melda Davenport Grace Smith Marie Parker

Miss Williams Heads Home for Summer Vacation

Miss Margaret Williams, drawing teacher in the public schools, left Thursday afternoon for Grove City to spend most of the summer vacation. She was accompanied by Miss J. W. Cunningham of North Mill Street, who will be her guest for a few days.

Margaret Williams Grove City J. W. Cunningham North Mill Street

Hartford Woman Visits with Sisters in City

Mrs. Ruth L. McKee of Hartford arrives for a visit with her sisters Mrs. William Douds and Mrs. C. W. Williams. She is accompanied by her grandchildren, the son and daughter of Mrs. Mary McKee Olds.

Ruth L. McKee Hartford, Conn City William Douds Walnut Street C. W. Williams

Luncheon Held at Country Club for Mrs Martindale Visit

Mrs. Martindale, in the city since last week, left for home this afternoon after a prettily appointed luncheon at the Country Club at 1 PM. Attendees included Mrs. Sarah G Crawford of North Beaver Street and Miss Rachel Wallace of North Jefferson Street. ten guests were served.

Sarah G. Crawford North Beaver Street Rachel Wallace North Jefferson Street Country Club Martindale

Local Birmingham graduates conclude commencement week

Miss Florence Baird of Neshan nock avenue graduates from Birmingham school after two weeks of festivities begun with the baccalaureate sermon on May 18. She returns home Friday along with Miss Gladys Robertson of Leasure avenue. Miss Blanche Lusk of North Walnut street will attend State College after commencement week house party before returning home.

Florence Baird Neshannock Avenue Birmingham Baird Gladys Robertson Leasure Avenue Blanche Lusk North Walnut Street State College

Picnic at the Park by Gantz School Pupils

Five classrooms at Martin Gantz school with teachers Miss Olive Glasser Susanna Guy Jean Butler Blanche Nesbitt Mary White and Prof. George C Thompson held a Wednesday picnic in the park. About 150 guests attended and after a lively ball game a supper was served in the grove.

Martin Gantz School Olive Glasser Susanna Guy Jean Butler Blanche Nesbitt Mary White George C. Thompson

Miss Anna Davis Hosts Y. O. A. Club Event

Miss Anna Davis of South Mercer Street entertained the Y. O. A. club on Wednesday evening with sewing and refreshments. Miss Minnie Watkins, a club member moving to Woodlawn, received a cut glass dish. The next meeting will be in two weeks at an announced location.

Anna Davis South Mercer Street Y. O. A. Club Minnie Watkins Woodlawn

Summer Dinner Honoring Miss Laura Smith At Tea Cup Inn

A 6 o'clock dinner at the Tea Cup Inn was hosted by Miss Margaret Emery of County Line Street in honor of Miss Laura Smith of Pittsburg. Guests included Mrs. John N. Emery, Miss Felicia Hamilton, Miss von Norton, and Miss Helen Moseley. A theatre party to the park followed.

Margaret Emery County Line Street Tea Cup Inn Laura Smith Pittsburg John N. Emery Felicia Hamilton von Norton Helen Moseey

Young party departs city for park for ham and egg breakfast

A group of young people left the city on the six o clock car this morning and reached the park where they enjoyed a ham and egg breakfast. In the party were Misses Mary Ward Mary Howley Olive Sankey Helen Gibson Anna OConnell Hel en Howley Carrie Britton Bessie Rogan and Mrs Joseph Moroney.

Mary Ward Mary Howley Olive Sankey Helen Gibson Anna O’donnell Helen Howley Carrie Britton Bessie Rogan Joseph Moroney

Local Pair Elopes Quietly in Pittsburg Wedding

Miss Ella Stoner and Bert Kerr of this city wed quietly in Pittsburg on Wednesday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Stoner of Forest street and both have many friends.

Ella Stoner Bert Kerr Pittsburg W. F. Stoner Forest Street

Picnic at the Park for Harry Gross Company Staff

An employee gathering of the Harry Gross Company was held in the park on Wednesday evening. A delicious supper was served in the grove at 6 30 with tables set for 18 guests.

Harry Gross Company

Thaddeus Stevens school teachers enjoy park breakfast

Teachers at the Thaddeus Stevens school had a Wednesday morning breakfast in the park. An appetizing meal was served at 6 o clock with covers laid for 12. Later the girls returned from the park to the school building.

Thaddeus Stevens School

Miss Willa Fehl Returns Home for Vacation

Miss Willa Fehl of Chestnut Street in Philadelphia is home from the Methodist Training School for Nurses to spend a vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fehl.

Willa Fehl Methodist Training School For Nurses Philadelphia Mrs. W. H. Fehl Chestnut Street

Mrs Maxwell Returns Home After Visit To Fond Du Lac

Mrs. Fred J. Maxwell of Fond Du Lac Wisconsin finishes weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs John H Hamilton on Wallace Avenue and leaves for home this evening.

Fred J. Maxwell Fond du Lac Wis John H. Hamilton Wallace Avenue

Miss Jessie Mockel Plans Beaver Graduation Recital Trip

Grant street resident Miss Jessie Mockel will travel to Beaver on Friday evening to attend the graduation recital of Miss Jenny Lind McQueen, a well known figure in local musical circles.

Jessie Mockel Grant Street Beaver Jenny Lind McQueen

Mrs Campbell Visits Pittsburg for Time with Friends

Mrs. Ralph M. Campbell of Grant streets traveled to Pittsburg on Thursday to be the guest of friends for a time.

Ralph M. Campbell Grant Streets Pittsburg

Parry Ladies Chorus Plans Park Picnic Next Wednesday

The Parry Ladies Chorus will hold a park picnic next Wednesday. Members are invited to attend an informal outdoor gathering.

Parry Parry Ladies

What the Grocer Said

A New Castle grocer touts Easy Task soap as in demand because it “does half the work itself.” He claims top customers—those who pay for quality—prefer the product and that it sells itself, illustrating strong consumer appeal.

New Castle

Advice To Married Men Buy in Gardner Harmony Line

Realty ad urging married men to purchase 1 to 4 acre lots in Gardner on the Harmony line. Promotes healthful air and a short 10 minute ride at 5 cent fare. Mentions N. Pgh Realty Co and agent E. J. O'Brien at 22 E. Washington St.

Gardner N. Pgh. Realty Co E. J. O’brien, Agt Washington St

Lawn Social at Trinity Church Tonight by Girls' Friendly Society

A lawn social hosted by the Girls' Friendly Society of Trinity Church takes place tonight from 6 to 10 on the rector's lawn at North Mill and Falls street. Admission is 15 cents, with a rain plan moving to the Guild room.

Girls’ Friendly Society Trinity Church North Mill Falls Street

Luncheon Held For Mrs. Thomas Martindale Visitor

A luncheon was hosted in honor of Mrs. Thomas Martindale of Philadelphia as she visited the city. Guests noted her status and shared courteous remarks during the event.

Memorial Service by Tribe of Ben Hur in Neshannock Hall

The Tribe of Ben Hur holds a memorial service at their hall on Neshannock Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All members and friends are urged to attend. J H Jordan of East Grant Street has returned home after several weeks working in the Baltimore and Ohio railroad offices in Baltimore.

Ben Hur Neshannock Avenue J. H. Jordan East Grant Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore

Hunt Reunion Largely Attended At J M Hunt Home

The Hunt family reunion near Harlansburg drew over 200 relatives and friends. Officers were elected including President John Pounds, Secretary Minnie White, and Treasurer W S Weigle. The 1913 gathering will be held at the same location on the first Wednesday of June with a music and literary program following a noon dinner.

Hunt J. M. Hunt Harlansburg John Pounds Butler County Minnie White Warren W. S. Weigle Uclid Grove City Ellwood City Bellevue Hiram Sarah Kissinger W. C. Kissinger John Hunt J. P. Dean Benjamin Reed Jesse McCommon Cliff Charles McClelland Geraldine

Bible Classes and Prayer Meetings Schedule

The Good Hope Bible class meets tonight at Mrs. Frank Hasson's Smithfield street home with Mr. Parker as teacher. The Goodwill Bible class gathers at Mr. and Mrs. Smiths 503 West Grant Street residence at 8 o'clock with Mr. Snyder teaching.

Good Hope Bible Frank Hasson Smithfield Street Mr. Parker Goodwill Bible Mrs. Smith West Grant — Street Mr. Snyder

Y W C A Bible Classes Plan Picnic Tonight

The association notes grade Bible classes led by Miss McKee and the R F O M group planning a picnic this evening at the park if weather allows.

Association Miss McKee

Marriage Licenses Filed in New Castle and Altoona

Local notices list multiple couples securing marriage licenses. Jerome D Gentie and Garnett Mongillo appear in New Castle, while Ray He Ehrenfeld and a second party are recorded in Altoona. Additional names reference Altoona as the filing location.

Jerome D. Gentie New Castle Garnett Mongillo New Castle Ray HE. Ehrenfeld Altoona Port Altoona

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reed NYCE Metzler Mather Bros. Company Jewelers and Silversmiths Q. P. Club Hartford Breakfast Thomas Martindale Y. W. C. A. Notes Croton Avenue M. EE Eve Optometry No the Optical Shop J.E. Lester Optometrist NEW Castle Stationery CO North Mercer ST Nice Valley Queen iFjzower’s Remn Sale China Jap Mattings Ingram Carpets Brussels Axminster Carpets the National Bank Lawrence County McKee’s New Castle, Pa W.C.T.U L.T.L Westside Fannie Johns Southfield Street
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