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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
21
Mr and Mrs W Brokenshar of Pearson Street held an informal reception Thursday evening for about 30 friends and relatives. The honored couple received numerous gifts of value and the evening featured music social conversation and light refreshments.
B H announces a Saturday sale of wash waists and blouses for $1. Over fifty styles on display in the garment section tomorrow with large tables showing mid summer models in voiles lawns and madras. Includes new Gaby blouse and various sizes 34 to 44 with options for misses and women and galatea Middy Balkan blouses in white and colors. A window display features several samples today.
Hospitality of Mrs P H Reid of Lincoln avenue welcomed 24 Epworth Women s Bible class members to a porch party featuring Kensington work and memory drills. Decorations used field daisies and plants as refreshments were served by Mrs G G Stitzinger Mrs S A Campbell and Mrs L D Nelson. A business session led by Mrs J C McMichael planned an all day picnic on July 4 at the home of Hon and Mrs George Weingartner on the Butler road with husbands and families invited.
Members of the 1905 Kensington surprised Mrs Margaret Harkless of Sycamore Street on Thursday evening. Fourteen guests invaded her home with baskets, presenting two statues as birthday gifts. Hostess responded warmly as music by Mrs R B Halle and Miss Bers Stockman accompanied the occasion, with daisy decorations and refreshments.
At the Macbeth club meeting hosted by Miss Margaret Elmer on Grandview avenue plans were finalized for a Sunday picnic at the park with the boys as guests. Music and refreshments followed, assisted by Miss Elmer’s sister Helen. The two week meeting will be at Miss Margaret Meehan’s home on Smithfield street.
A 500 game provided entertainment at the home of Miss Jessie Stone on Boyles avenue Thurday evening. The event concluded with deficient refreshments, and the meeting location will be announced later.
Mr and Mrs H M Reddick of Slippery Rock celebrated their silver wedding anniversary this week with all nine children present and about 150 guests in attendance.
The American Woman's League picnic scheduled for Thursday evening was postponed indefinitely due to Kirmess preparations.
A Thursday basket picnic at the home of Mrs. James Stevenson in the Harbor was among the most interesting Book Club events. Guests traveled in the morning, shared a noon luncheon prepared with help from her daughter Mrs. George Winter, and included special guests Mrs. J. C. Flynn, her sister Mrs. M. A. Hurley of Buffalo New York, and Mrs. Taylor. The afternoon featured a game of bridge.
The Oak Street School pupils listed will participate in the Dance Pastourell on Thursday evening. Chaperones are Miss Iretta Dart Miss Maud Young Mrs Charles G Martin and Mrs W P McClelland.
One of the prettiest and most difficult dances of the kirnness is the Spanish dance featuring Anna McGurk Margaret Bower Eleanor Fleming Beulah Norris Grace Rubel Lucille Kurtz Elizabeth Smith Dorothy Stahl Wilhelmina Eakin Olive Clemens with capers by Mrs J A Breckenridge Mrs Frank Woods Mrs Harry Preston and Miss Sara Dana Falls.
Miss Harriet Clark of Ashland Avenue and Chester M Reynolds of Neshaminy Boulevard were married at Grace Methodist Episcopal church parsonage Thursday afternoon by Rev John E Allgood. After an extended honeymoon they will reside in this city.
Mrs Thomas Delacey hosted the Senora club at her Lyndal street home Thursday afternoon with refreshments and much enjoyment. Mrs David Nelson will entertain the club at its next regular meeting on June 18 at the park.
The Take Kensington gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. George Parker’s home on Boyles avenue with Mrs. W. H. Shipler assisting in refreshments. Mrs. L. W. Ranney of Neshannock avenue will entertain the club at the park in two weeks.
A formal dinner hosted by the G G Kensington at the home of Mr and Mrs C H Andrews on Court Street featured a yellow and white color scheme and an elaborate menu. Fifty one covers were used. Hon George Wingartner Mrs Martin of Westford attended as honored guests. The organizing committee included Mrs J W Rhodes Mrs Theodore Allen Mrs John Butler and the hostess. The next meeting will be in one week with Mrs Lee Fisher of East Washington Street.
A Wednesday evening party hosted by Miss Mary Massaro of Cro ton avenue attracted many young people. Blue and white decor celebrated the class colors while August Giancola played violin. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Sidrena Jackamo. Named attendees include Sidrena and Annie Jackamo, Mary Perrino, Rosie Crisci, Florence Porfirio, Filomena Fazzoni, Rose Capto, Rose Zarrillo, Samuel and Michael Crisci, John Fazzoni, Nick Capto, Lepo De Fiore, Jacob Gianecola, Domenick Perrino, Tony Pascarello, William Jackamo, John Marcerello, Nick Zara, James Giannone, David Massaro and Amos Zarlenga of Cleveland.
Mr and Mrs Woodson Anderson celebrate seven years of marriage. A separate notice states Miss Louise Pearson wed Mr John M Watson in a quiet ceremony at her mother Mrs Catherine Pearson’s North Mill street home. Also listed is the forthcoming wedding of Miss Hazel Elizabeth Slingluff of Canal Dover Ohio and Mr George Dike Blair Jr formerly of this city now of South Bend Indiana to be held at 7 30 in the Slingluff home.
An enjoyable Ma honing Book club gathering occurred Thursday afternoon at Mrs. W. F. McClurg home with hostess Mrs. A. W. Kirkbride. Special guests included Robert Hamilton and Mrs. J. D. Woods. Fancy work featured and plans were made for a park picnic in two weeks led by Miss Helen Maxwell, Mrs. J. C. Raney, and Mrs. A. G. Murphy.
The Sunshine Kensington club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Emma Roots residence on West North street. A large attendance enjoyed fancy work and social conversation with guests from Farrell. An elaborate lunch followed and the club adjourned to meet June 19 with Mrs Belle Miller of Grant street.
Members of the Thursday Sewing circle met at Mrs. C P McCreary’s Walnut and Court streets home with Mrs. Sarah Pyle as guest. Informal hours included refreshments from hostess Mrs. McCreary and Miss Hannah Williams. Plans were made for a park picnic on the first Thursday of July.
Mrs C F Rowland of 1214 East Washington and associates entertain the organized Adult Bible class of First Methodist church next Monday evening. The gathering honors teachers Mrs Mary A Davidson and Mrs E N Baer of Neckannock Avenue who leave soon for a western trip.
A jolly group of girls gathered at Big Run on Thursday for a basket picnic with a meal spread in the woods. The afternoon included bathing and various entertainments, with attendees named as Helen Gibson Laverne Pizer Della Burns Alta Patton Gertrude Gibson Mary Jacobs Minnie Burns Esther Jones Clara Myers Jessie Gibson Lyda Burns and Lillian Shaffer.
D A Kensington members spent Thursday in the home of Mrs. Margaret Reader on West North street for a quilting session. A noon dinner was served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs. Nora Wogan. The next meeting is planned for two weeks at the home of Mrs. Edward Taylor on Lee avenue.
A noon chicken dinner highlighted an all day quilting session at the home of Mrs Martha Morris on Bell avenue. Mrs Frank Swadner assisted as hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs Emma Graham's Chestnut street residence in two weeks.
Neighbors on Monroe Street plan a supper for Saturday evening at the park in honor of Miss Sarah Galbraith who leaves next Wednesday to spend the summer in Yellowstone Park.
Complimentary to Mr and Mrs Harvey George a bride and groom of the past week the latter's parents are celebrated in a brief local notice.
Mrs J D F Newell of North Mercer street and Miss Elizabeth Harding of Middletown Ohio depart Sunday for Troy New York for Emma Willard school commencement of Miss Sara Newell and Miss Harding. Afterward they plan trips to Wellesley and Boston before returning home. Mrs R A Wallace may also attend as her elder daughter Miss Lilian Wallace graduates.
Miss Harriet Blanchard of North street and Mrs. Mary Camblin of Wallace avenue depart tonight for the east. Camblin will visit her daughter Mrs. Arthur B. Kelley of Goffstown New Hampshire for three months, while Blanchard visits friends in Boston until next Thursday. With Miss Mallie Jack and Mrs. B A Donnan they sail to spend the summer abroad.
Guests of Mrs Norman Mc Kee on Meyer avenue hosted a Thursday porch party. The group outlined a shower in two weeks at the home of Mrs Charles Thompson on County Line street to honor new bride Mrs Harvey George.
Mrs. William Johns of Spruce Street hosted the Mentor club on Thursday evening. Aides were Mrs. J. N. Wagstaff and Mrs. W. K. Nowling. The next meeting will be at Mrs. W. K. Nowling's Court Street home in two weeks.
About 100 couples gathered for Thursday Night at the park with many visitors in the crowd. The lively event continued late, and organizers plan another party in one week.
About 50 relatives gathered at the park on Thursday for a casual dinner in the grove at noon. The informal day concluded with agreement to hold the next McQuiston reunion at the same location.
Mrs A B Gibson and her sister Mrs M G Fetter of Garfield avenue attend the wedding of their nephew Ferris Montgomery of Pittsburg to Miss Marion McKelvey of Pittsburg.
Personal mentions note S W Lowers and Margaret Simons visiting Pittsburg. Mrs C S Hart returns from Renova trip. C Waddington on business in New York. Miss Gula Smith returns to New Wilmington. Miss Clara Myers visits Mrs Mary C Patton. Heber Anderson returns from Indianapolis trip. Robert McCreary suffers a broken arm. Mrs William Eakin and family spend day in Harlansburg. Mrs R G Maxwell returns from Qil City hospital call. Mr and Mrs Edwin Kee start housekeeping on North street. Grace Johnston visits East Washington Street friends. Lottie B White attends Butler County S S meeting. Born to Orville Rigby and Tampa-born wife a son. Mrs Rigby noted. Mrs Clara Horneffer and Jerome, Penn employee, featured in note.
This week in the Women's Garment Section highlights silk shirts at 1.95 with epaulette collars, three-quarter sleeves, and color options. Also offered are white linene models, navy and black linene with white dot, and extra sizes, plus skirts, petticoats, belts, sashes, corsets, and long cloth at sale prices.
New stock offers abundant assortments of men and boys fabrics and garments with underpriced domestics. Pajamas and night shirts dominate values as Jennine Hill Muslin and Toile du Nord Ginghams are listed at reduced yard prices. White Ripple Crepe and Sanitas Cloth appear as budget fabrics, while gauze vests and children's hose round out the sale.
Printed birds eye fabrics and silk trim garments for men with prices from 1.00 to 2.50. Silk hose at 50c and 1.00, plus mer cerized isle hose. Jewelry, ties, cuff links, and boys wear including play and cow boy suits offered at discount prices. assortment in black white colors and madrasses.
A. U. R. girls sponsor a homemade bake sale at the corner of North and Mil streets this Saturday June 7. Everything is prepared at home and offered to neighbors and shoppers.
Rev J L Stratton leads Sunday worship at Simpson 10 a m and 7 45 p m. Quarterly meeting at Greenwood Love feast 2 30 p m with sermon by Rev J A McCamey at 3 followed by holy communion and quarterly conference. Mr McFadden conducts services at Euclid Avenue 7 45 p m.
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