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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1914

Page

3

Engagement of Popular Teacher Maude Liebendorfer Weds Jud Turner

Announcement of the engagement between Miss Maude Liebendorfer a public school teacher in this city and Jud C Turner of Ellwood City. No wedding date is given but planned for early summer. The bride to be resides in Wurtemburg and has taught at Westside school with many friends among children and adults. Turner holds a prominent position in Ellwood City.

Maude Liebendorfer Jud C. Turner Ellwood City Wurtemburg Westside

Kensington U T D Meeting Set at Mrs Smith Connor Home

An all day meeting of the U T D Kensington will be held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Smith Connor in South New Castle borough.

U. T. D. Kensington Smith Connor South New Castle Borough

Dinner Party in Darlington Honors Medards Return

Mr and Mrs Edward Cole hosted an elegant eight course dinner in Darlington on Friday for Mr and Mrs Charles E Medard who returned from California. Guests from Pittsburg Beaver Falls and local residents attended with 25 seated. Highlights included a pink white floral centerpiece and a two year old dancer Virginia Thurlkile from Pittsburg.

Edward Cole Darlington Charles E. Medard California Pittsburg Beaver Falls Virginia Thurlkile Cole Medard George Lamoree Frank Bower Harry Alexander J. D. Moore Joy J. Scott Wood Harry Wettich

Winners of First Christian contest visit banquest at YWCA

The Advanced Training class of First Christian church held a Friday evening banquet at the Y W C A cafeteria with 28 covers. Afterward Rev W W Sniff Henry Marvin Wm Vaughn and Miss Ethel Williams and Samuel Lewis spoke and sang. Special guests included Rev and Mrs W W Sniff Mr and Mrs William Vaughn Mr and Mrs Samuel Lewis Mr and Mrs E O Anderson and son Thomas Henry Marvin and Clyde Hoffmaster.

First Christian Church W. W. Sniff Henry Marvin Wm. Vaughn Ethel Williams Samuel Lewis William Vaughn E. O. Anderson Thomas, Henry Marvin Clyde Hoffmaster

Kensington Meeting Hosts Guests In Winter Avenue Home

Tuesday Kensington held a meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. Margaret Hays home on Winter avenue. Special guest Mrs. Jacob Sallade of Philadelphia attended and refreshments were served by Zoe Hays and Mrs. Wallace with Mrs. Rounds assisting. Next Monday evening Mrs. J Q Roberts of Carlisle street will entertain Kensington members and their husbands in Mrs. Sallade’s honor.

Kensington Margaret Hays Winter Avenue Jacob Sallade Philadelphia Zoe Hays Wallace Rounds J. Q. Roberts Carlisle Street

Picnic at Cascade Park Hosts Lamme Guests

Members of the Current Events Circle of 1906 enjoyed their annual picnic at Cascade park Friday evening with covers for 30. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Lamme of California, and the evening was spent informally.

Cascade Park G. B. Lamme California

High School Picnic Ends Week of Festivities

Junior and Sophomore dance and picnic wrap up the school’s commencement week at the park Friday afternoon. Teachers attended the outing and a grove dinner concluded the entertainment.

the Grove

Girls Club Luncheon At Country Club Attended By 21

Responding to Mrs. Alexander Crawford Hoyt invitation, the Girls' club enjoyed luncheon at the Country club on Lincoln avenue at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon. The 21 guests were seated at one long table decorated with pink peonies. The afternoon ended with cards and informal pleasantries.

Alexander Crawford Hoyt Lincoln Avenue Country Club

Good Will Bible Class Ends Season With Gifts

The Good Will Bible class held its final meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Greenwood avenue with 38 members present. President Mrs. A G Sweesy presented Mr. and Mrs. J L Snyder a cut glass water set and plateau, honoring Snyder as class teacher. Refreshments followed and aides were Mrs W W Rodgers Mrs Chas Baker Mrs John Smith and Miss Bird Whiting. Next meeting planned for September at Mrs John Cox’s Walnut street home.

Good Will Bible W. W. Rodgers Chas. Baker John Smith Bird Whiting John Cox Walnut Street

Farther Light Society Hosts Sharon Baptist Gathering

The Farther Light society of the First Baptist church in Sharon hosted a village gathering with a program led by Alma Broadhead a returned missionary from China. Dainty refreshments followed and the group adjourned late. The next local meeting is set for Monday evening at Miss Edna Lewis's home on County Line streets.

Farther Light Society First Baptist Church Baptist Church Sharon Alma Broadhead China Edna Lewis County Line Streets

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Ora McCullough

Miss Ida McCullough and Miss Audren Cannon planned a delightful surprise party for Mrs Ora McCullough of Elm Street. An informal evening honored her birthday with about twenty five gifts and out of town guests Mrs Wood and children William and Thomas Wood of Youngstown. Games and music featured prizes awarded to Mrs Wood Mrs Rieber and Miss Gertrude Sullivan. A delicious lunch was served.

Ida McCullough Audren Cannon Ora McCullough Elm Street McCullough Wood William and Thomas Wood Youngstown Rieber Gertrude Sullivan

Miss Riffer Heads to Germany for Summer Study

Miss Riffer, a German instructor at the high school in New Castle, will sail Thursday aboard the Pretoria to Germany. She plans summers in Germany and Italy to study customs and dialects, expecting a Master of Arts from Columbia University, and to return for the fall opening of school. She also hopes to visit Oberammergau to see the Passion play performers.

Miss Riffer New Castle New York Pretoria Germany Italy Columbia University

Porter Wedding Unites Miss Elizabeth Kuhn and Charles Sontag

Judge W E Porter and Mrs Porter attended the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Kuhn and Charles Sontag at home near New Wilmington. Rev Kirkbride officiated. Miss Kuhn is daughter of Daniel Kuhn of East Lackawannock township Mercer county and has lived with the Porter family. They plan to reside on the Porter homestead. The ceremony drew close friends of the couple.

W. E. Porter Elizabeth Kuhn Charles Sontag Kirkbride T. B. Porter Porter New Wilmington Kuhn Daniel Kuhn East Lackawannock Township Mercer County Porter Homestead

Birthday Party for Henrietta Jones at 16 West Falls Street

Mrs George Jones hosted a party for her daughter Henrietta’s eighth birthday at 16 West Falls Street. Twenty three children attended from 2 to 5 pm Friday with games and refreshments at 4 pm. Pink and white carnations adorned the dining room with a large birthday cake and candles. Assistants included Mrs Andrew Spencer and Mrs George Houston. Out of town guest Mrs William Smith and her daughter Helen of Youngstown attended.

Henrietta George Jones West Falls Street Andrew Spencer George Houston William Smith Helen Youngstown

Elsie Etzweller and Granville Fisher Wed at Bethany Lutheran

At Rev. H. E. Harmon home Bethany Lutheran pastor wedding of Miss Elsie Etzweller and Granville W. Fisher both of Transfer was quietly solemnized on Friday afternoon with ring ceremony. They will reside in Transfer.

H. E. Harmon Bethany Lutheran Church Elsie Etzweller Granville W. Fisher Transfer

Ice Cream and Cake Social at Bethany Lutheran Church

A social event offering ice cream and cake will be held Tuesday evening June 9 at Bethany Lutheran Church on East Washington Street. All are welcome.

Bethany Lutheran Church East Washington Street

Spoon Club Picnic Delightful Outdoor Gathering

A Luncheon Spoon club picnic at Miss Ellen Long's East Falls street home featured orange blossom decor and 34 place settings. Guests planned a Tuesday breakfast on Moody avenue hosted by Mrs. Howard M. Kirk for June 16.

Spoon Club Ellen Long East Falls Street Howard M. Kirk Moody Avenue

Remarkable antique furniture on loan exhibit

A high school loan exhibit will display items including a piano over 200 years old loaned by Carl Springer of New York City, a 1812 chair and a 100 year old chair, a bed and two stools from India loaned by Mrs. E F Harper, a colonial table by Mrs. F E Sowersby, a 100 year old spinning wheel by Mrs. W G Eckles and Mrs. D W Eakin, an 85 year old cradle by Mrs. W W Porter and Miss Anna King, and other century marked pieces. The display space will be roped off and owners will receive a receipt when items are removed.

Carl Springer New York City Jos. Rice India Miria White E. F. Harper F. E. Sowersby W. G. Eckles D. W. Eakin W. W. Porter Anna King J. Howard Frew L. G. Omery Marie White Clarence Fischer

Local loan exhibit offers nightly entertainments by talent

Entertainment nightly during the loan exhibit features local performers. Tuesday concert by Wednesday morning Musical club members led by Miss Elizabeth Jameson. Wednesday matinee lantern slides with storytellers Pied Piper of Hamelin with Miss Nora Gehla and others. Thursday and Friday programs include Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and Old Folks' Concert with local acts.

Elizabeth Jameson Hamelin Nora Gehla Elizabeth Atkinson The Three Bears Carrie Roberts Jeffries Anna Perry Y. M. Co Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm

Frye to Wed Miss Gordon in June Ceremony

Friends of Charles Frye formerly with the G. M. McKelvey Co. in Youngstown announce his marriage to Miss Carrie Louise Gordon of Youngstown on Wednesday June 10. Frye, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Frye of Sampson Street, will take a two weeks trip to Detroit and Buffalo then visit his parents before setting up housekeeping in Youngstown.

Charles Frye G. M. McKelvey Co Youngstown Carrie Louise Gordon Frye Ed. Frye Sampson Street Detroit Buffalo Mr. Frye

Kensington Group Hosts Akron Guests at Madison Avenue Meeting

Mrs J F Griffith Miss Pearl Neff Mrs F F Urey and Mrs Warren Hoffmaster from Akron were special guests at the Girls Kensington gathering hosted by Miss Georgine Maxwell on Madison Avenue Friday evening. Refreshments were served after customary proceedings and Miss Helen Maxwell helped. An invitation from Mrs Charles Martin to meet at Clayton Street next Thursday evening was accepted.

J. F. Griffith Pearl Neff F. F. Urey Warren Hoffmaster Akron Kensington Georgine Maxwell Madison Avenue Helen Maxwell Charles Martin Clayton Street

Red and White Decor Highlight Mrs. Sidney Smith Event

Decorations in red and white adorned the Brooklyn Avenue home of Mrs. Sidney Smith for the T. W. Kensington gathering Friday. Special guests included Mrs. W. E. Grundy of California and Mrs. Hen non helped serve refreshments. The next meeting is planned for June 17 at Mrs. Edward Young’s camp on Slippery Rock.

Sidney Smith Brooklyn Avenue T. W. Kensington W. E. Grundy California Hennon Edward Young Slippery Rock

Local clubs host events across city venues

Mrs. Ernest Withers of Wilson avenue entertains the U S Club. Miss Elda Houlette of North street entertains the L A L club. The Young Fellows club holds a dance at Cascade Park. Mrs. David Jameson of North Jefferson street will host the Reading circle. Mrs J Q Roberts of Carlisle Street entertains the Tuesday Kensington and their husbands.

Ernest Withers Wilson Avenue U.S Elda Houlette North Street Young Fellows Club Cascade Park David Jameson North Jefferson Street Reading J. Q. Roberts Carlisle St Kensington

Picnic Hosts With Sunday School Friends

Mrs. W. W. Seh hosted a Friday picnic on Miller avenue for Mrs. Mary A. Davidson's First Methodist Sunday school class and friends. Pink and white flowers adorned tables. assistants included Mrs. Charles Mayne Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Calvin. The next picnic is planned for Friday July 10 at the park.

W. W. Seh Miller Avenue Mary A. Davidson First Methodist Church Charles Mayne Hamilton Calvin Park

Coxs Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Surprise Party

To mark the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cox of North Walnut street their daughter Miss Etta organized a Friday evening surprise party. About 30 guests mainly relatives attended and presented numerous gifts. The home was adorned with peonies and ferns and Miss Cox helped serve refreshments with Mrs. Leon Fink assisting.

J. H. Cox North Walnut Street Etta Miss Cox Leon Fink

Nevada Club Hosts Sewing Night at Winter Avenue Home

Mrs. E Hoover of Winter Avenue hosted the Nevada club Friday evening with sewing and refreshments. Miss Lang assisted her sister. The next meeting is set for two weeks at Mrs. James Lotus’s home on Hamilton Street.

E. Hoover Winter Avenue Nevada Club Miss Lang James Lotus Hamilton Street

Miss Bertha Pimm Hosts Kensington Meeting

Miss Bertha Pimm of West Washington Street entertained members of the Katherine Von Born Kensington club last evening. Kensington work and music were the diversions. Lunch was served by the hostess. Miss Bertha Young was a special guest. The time and place of the next meeting will be announced later.

Bertha Pimm West Washington Street Katherine von Born

Dance Invitation to be Issued for Cascade Park Event

Invitations will be issued next week for a dance to be given by the High School Fellows at Cascade Park on Monday evening June 15. The arrangements committee includes Herbert Kirk Loyal Carson William McKee William Wallace and Frank Forney.

Cascade Park Herbert Kirk Loyal Carson William McKee William Wallace Frank Forney

Sorosis Annual Picnic at Cascade Park Friday Evening

The Sorosis club held its annual picnic at Cascade Park on Friday evening, with members gathering for games, fellowship, and a social outing in pleasant outdoor conditions.

Sorosis Cascade Park

Delightful society gathering with roses and daisies

About sixty guests attended a society event noted for its charm and hospitality. Roses and daisies adorned the table as a tempting menu was served. The evening was spent informally with the next meeting set for October.

Peonies Set Scene for Mulberry Street Luncheon

Miss Mildred Reeves hosted a luncheon for Lawrence school teachers at Mulberry Street. The table featured peonies and six guests were served at 1 o'clock with an informal afternoon follow.

Mildred Reeves Mulberry Street Lawrence School

Altruistic Circle Members Dine With Devinneys Hosts

Members of the Altruistic circle and their husbands enjoyed a pleasant evening Friday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Devinney at the Hamilton residence.

F. C. Devinney Hamilton

Social gathering with games music and refreshments

The event featured Flinch and other games, with a lively musical atmosphere. The hostess was assisted by Miss Helen Butz, Miss Margaret Devinny, Joel Snyder, Paul Jarvis and Mrs. A. E B. Butz serving refreshments.

Flinch Helen Butz Margaret Devinny Joel Snyder Paul Jarvis A. E B. Butz

Bay Family Reunion Set for June 11 at Court Street Home

The Bay family reunion will be held Thursday June 11 at Mrs Kate Patton's home on Court street. Friends from Mercer Grove City and Slippery Rock are expected to attend. Arrangements for the arm fair have all been completed.

Kate Patton Court Street Mercer Grove City Slippery Rock

Crawford avenue social scene at Tea Cup Inn dinner

Miss Ethel McMurtry of Crawford avenue entertained the N. T. B. club at dinner in the Tea Cup Inn Friday evening and the guests later attended a picture show.

Ethel McMurtry Crawford Avenue N. T. B. Club Tea Cup Inn Picture Theatre

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