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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1916

Page

3

Afternoon party at Mrs Carpenter's Wallace avenue home

A garden party hosted by Mrs George Alexander Carpenter drew 35 friends this afternoon. Mrs Kingston organized the event with refreshments prepared by Mrs David Long and Miss Cora Ritchie. Out of town guests included Mrs Jessie McGoun of Mercer and Mrs Findley McConnell of Steubenville. Mrs Carpenter plans another similar function on Wednesday.

George Alexander Carpenter Wallace Avenue Kensington David H. Long Cora Ritchie Jessie McGoun Mercer Findley McConnell Steubenville Carpenter

Farewell gathering for Corinne Miller in New Castle

Miss Marie Miller hosted a farewell gathering for Corinne Miller from McKeesport who has visited New Castle for two weeks. Lillian Swanson and Anna Cromie assisted with music games and a luncheon. performances included Corinne Miller on piano, a Swanson duet, a Cromie duet, and Merle Franks vocal.

Marie Miller South Bay Street Lillian Swanson Anna Cromie Corinne Miller McKeesport New Castle Oscar Swanson Allan Swanson Merle Frankfather

Gardner double wedding witnessed by 25 relatives and friends

In Gardner at the home of Mrs Grace Ellison a double wedding was held Monday afternoon with 25 relatives and friends as witnesses. Miss Jennie Ellison wed James A Thompson and Miss Mary Ellison wed Christopher Lewis. Rev 8S M F Nesbitt officiated. A dinner followed and the couple planned a trip to Pittsburg and Sewickley before settling in Gardner.

Grace Ellison Gardner

Reading Circle closes season with Home Life reflections

The last meeting before September met Monday afternoon at Mrs. R. L. Lanning's Garfield avenue home. Members answered roll call with remembrances of The Old Homestead and two papers were presented. Dell Davidson spoke on The Influence of Art Music and Literature on Home Life while Mrs. A D Newell discussed the Mothers Pension law.

Reading R. L. Lanning Garfield Avenue Dell Davidson A. D. Newell

Mrs Horchler Hosts T. L. T. Kensington Dinner Party

Mrs Elon Horchler of East Washington street hosted the T. L. T. Kensington Monday evening assisted by her mother Mrs Lenora Coates who returned from Ports mouth Virginia. Miss Pitts of Youngstown and Mrs Charles Nicholson attended as guests. Plans were made for a chicken dinner at the park on Thursday June 22.

Elon Horchler East Washington Street T. L. T. Kensington Lenora Coates Portsmouth Miss Pitts Youngstown Charles Nicholson The Park

Mrs Griffith Heads to Indiana for Daughter's Graduation

Mrs G L Griffith of Carlisle street leaves for Indiana to visit her daughter Miss Mary Griffith a student in the Normal school She has a principal role in The Prince Chap on Wednesday After a week she will visit Pittsburg then return to Indiana for her daughter's graduation on June 25.

G. L. Griffith Carlisle Street Indiana Mary Griffith Normal School the Prince

Picnic at Park With Oak Street School

Miss Belle Edie will chaperone pupils from Oak Street School grades at a park picnic this evening. The event is supervised by their teacher and planned as a simple school outing.

Belle Edie Oak Street

Teachers Honor Lydia Paisley with Farewell Dinner

Teachers at the Martin Gantz school hosted a farewell dinner for Miss Lydia Paisley in the YWCA tea room. The event at 6:30 p.m. honored Paisley as she withdraws from teaching, with decorations in gold and white and special guests Mr. and Mrs. Edwin McCormick and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Garroway attending.

Martin Gantz School Lydia Paisley Edwin McCormick R. W. Garroway

Engagement of Edith M Gallagher and Edwin Hart Planned for June

Former resident Edith M Gallagher daughter of Dr and Mrs G W Gallagher and Edwin Hart son of Mr and Mrs Alex W Hart of Connellsville formerly of this city announce engagement. The couple will wed in June with a party hosted by Miss Margaret Jean Berg and Hart is a nephew of Miss Harriet Leslie of this city.

Edith M. Gallagher G. W. Gallagher Edwin Hart Alex W. Hart Connellsville Margaret Jean Berg Hart Harriet Leslie

Luncheon for Brides Bright Social Page Details

Today's social calendar lists a 1 o'clock luncheon hosted by Miss Florence Whittaker of Sheridan avenue for brides elect Miss Elizabeth Douds Miss Dorothy Morehead Miss Frances Seavy and Mrs Roy Shira. Peonies decorate the event with bridge and notable guests Miss Helen Peay and Miss Frances Reis. Mrs George Phillips and Mrs Wm Johnson attend the Youngstown marriage of Miss Adelaide Hughes to Mr John McGrath at St Columba Church.

Florence Whittaker Sheridan Avenue Elizabeth Douds Dorothy Morehead Frances Seavy Roy Shira Whittaker C. H. Hilborn Bridge Helen Peay Little Rock Ark Frances Reis Mont Clair, N. J George Phillips Wm. H. Johnson Youngstown Adelaide Marie Hughes John McGrath St. Columba’'s George Hughes West Wood Street Hughes

Marlin Attends Daughter's Drexel Graduation in Philadelphia

A Marlin of 215 North Jefferson street left Sunday for Philadelphia to witness his daughter Mamie J Marlin graduate from a domestic science course at the Drexel Institute. He will then go to Scranton for Brith Sholom lodge convention as a New Castle delegate and visit relatives in Pittston and Wilkes-Barre.

A. Marlin North Jefferson Street Philadelphia Mamie J. Marlin Miss Marlin Drexel Institute

Engagement of Ada Ashenfelter and David Riley

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Ada Ashenfelter of Greenville to Mr. David Riley of this city. The wedding date is set for June 27. After a trip east they will reside at 420 East Reynolds Street. Riley works for the Carnegie Steel Company.

Ada Ashenfelter Greenville David Riley Miss Ashenfelter Samuel Ashenfelter Mr. Riley East Reynolds Street Carnegie Steel Company

Eastbrook and Slippery Rock Guests Attend Commencement Week

Misses Helen Clarke and Margaretta McKnight of Eastbrook visit Miss Thelma Dicks and Miss Laura Miller of Slippery Rock State Normal. Miss Wicks, soon to graduate, will host for commencement week Misses Mary Snyder Pulaski Margaret Fisher New Castle Ossa Duff Grove City Mabel Stankard Mary Jane McKnight and Opal Dicks Eastbrook.

Helen Clarke Margaretta McKnight Eastbrook Thelma Dicks Laura Miller Slippery Rock State Normal Wicks Mary Snyder Pulaski Margaret Fisher New Castle Ossa Duff Grove City Mabel Stankard Mary Jane McKnight Opal Dicks

Whalen officiates marriage of Shira and Lent at 1 PM

Miss Fannie Marie Shira daughter of Ira and Mrs Shira Elm street and Harry Earl Lent son of Mrs Sarah Lent West North street married by Dr H J Whalen at 1 o clock today. The couple, returning from Pittsburg, will live with the groom's mother. Lent works at Shenango Pottery and both families report many friends.

H. J. Whalen Fannie Marie Shira Ira Shira Elm Street Harry Earl Lent Sarah Lent West North Street Pittsburg Shenango Pottery

Portersville Bride Weds Rose Point Groom in Surprise Marriage

Miss Lydia Minteer of Portersville and Harry Johnson of Rose Point were married at Rev. Sniff's parsonage in a surprise ceremony. Attendants were Frank Minteer and Mrs. Frank McCann. The couple will reside at Rose Point after a wedding trip to Pittsburg.

Lydia Minteer Portersville Harry Johnson Rose Point Sniff Frank Minteer Frank McCann Pittsburg

D W T Club Meeting Hosted by Miss Hilda Hill

Miss Hilda Hill of Long Avenue will host the D W T club gathering Friday evening at her home.

Hilda Hill Long Avenue

Grocers and Meat Markets Close Early on Wednesday

Notice states grocers and meat markets will close at noon on Wednesdays for their usual summer half holiday. The advisory notes this half day schedule applies during the summer months for local businesses and patrons.

Informal events honor June bride Miss Lewis

Complimentary to Miss May Lewis a high school faculty member who will wed Hal stead Lucas of Fredonia New York this June several informal entertainments are held. This afternoon Miss Mary Riffer hosts an informal tea from 3 to 5 p m and this evening Miss Elizabeth Patterson gives a small dinner followed by an evening gathering hosted by Miss Dorothea Keast. Wednesday evening Mrs McCurdy Aul hosts for Miss Lewis.

May Lewis Halstead Lucas Fredonia N. Y Mary Riffer Boyles Avenue Elizabeth Patterson Wallace Avenue Dorothea Keast McCurdy Aul East Washington Street Miss Lewis

Musical Evening for Italian Club at West Washington

Members of the Italian club enjoyed an informal evening Monday at the home of Mrs. J V Cunningham in West Washington street. Helen Westlake hosted with her sister as guests while Victrola music and Italian operatic records provided the entertainment. Yellow iris adorned the refreshment table as Mrs Cunningham joined in serving.

J. V. Cunningham West Washington Street Helen Westlake Cunningham

Luther League to Meet at St John’s Church Parlors

The Luther League of St John’s Lutheran will hold its regular monthly business meeting this evening in the church parlors. Services are scheduled for Wednesday at 8 PM in preparation for holy communion next Sunday for the congregation.

Luther League of

Marriage of Miss Fee and Charles Schoole Enacted

The ceremony takes place at St Marys church for Miss Mary Fee of Grant avenue and Charles Schoole of Sharon. A series of social events follows including parties by Mrs George A Carpenter and Mrs J W Sarver. Several club picnics and gatherings are planned across town.

Mary Fee Grant Avenue Charles Schoole Sharon St. Mary's Church George A. Carpenter Wallace Avenue Hazel Martin J. W. Sarver A. E. Johns Muddy Creek Falls

Pretty wedding in St Marys church honors Mollie Elizabeth Welch

At 8 this morning in St Marys church Miss Mollie Elizabeth Welch wed Joseph Francis Preisel son of Louis and Mrs Preisel of Etna street. Father O Shea officiated with attendants Magdeline Presider and William Schooley. Bride wore white voile dress and picture hat. Breakfast reception at the Welch home on Wilson avenue.

St. Mary's Church Mollie Elizabeth Welch Joseph Francis Preisel Louis Preisel Etna Street Father O'Shea Magdeline Presider William Schooley Thomas Welch Wilson Avenue

O U Meeting Hosts Miss Horner At Park Avenue

Miss Isabelle Horner of Park Avenue entertains the O U society on Thursday evening. A Twentieth Century club business meeting is set for Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Masterson's home 135 North Beaver Street and every member is asked to attend.

Isabelle Horner Park Avenue O. U. Society Twentieth Century Club

New Castle Eastern Star Chapter Formed in Ellwood City

The New Castle chapter of the Order Eastern Star was represented as a new Ellwood City chapter was constituted at Dambach hall after a banquet. The class numbered over 50 with local attendees including Mrs. J. R. Cooper Mrs. A. M. Graham Mrs. Leroy Taylor Miss Marian Shannon Mrs. T. J. Smith Mrs. Wylie Mrs. Louis A. Ray Mrs. John Crowl Miss Clara Kelley Mrs. T. C. Elliott Mrs. Henry Mills Mrs. Benjamin Beisel Mr. and Mrs. William Wood Carmi Glover and A. M. Graham.

New Castle Order Eastern Star Ellwood City Dambach Hall J. R. Cooper A. M. Graham Leroy Taylor Marian Shannon T. J. Smith Wylie Louis A. Ray

Meeting of the B B Kensington Postponed to Picnic Planning

The meeting of the B B Kensington chaired with Mrs Brooks Davenport of Bartram Avenue is postponed. In two weeks a special meeting will be held at Mrs James Fishburn’s home County Line Street to arrange a community picnic.

B. B. B. Kensington Brooks Davenport Bartram Avenue James Fishburn County Line Street

Couple from Wabash Avenue Headed to Convention

Mr and Mrs George J Jones of Wabash avenue depart tonight for Chicago to attend a convention. They will pause in St Louis Logansport and Indianapolis. Mrs H B Hughes of Washington Pa visits her grandmother Mrs Julia Martin who lives with her daughter Mrs George J Jones.

George J. Jones Wabash Avenue Chicago St. Louis Logansport Indianapolis H. B. Hughes Washington, Pa Julia Martin

Butler socialite entertains L I G N club guests

Miss Mary Mershimer of Butler avenue entertained the L I G N club Monday evening assisted by her sister Mrs. H. D. Pyle and Miss Elizabeth Attenboro who were special guests. In two weeks Miss Florence McCandless of County Line street will be hostess.

Mary Mershimer Butler Avenue L. I. G. N. Club H. D. Pyle Elizabeth Attenboro Florence McCandless County Line Street

Inter Nos Club Hosts Miss Blanche Walters Evening

Miss Blanche Walters entertained the Inter Nos club Monday evening with special guests Miss Katherine Williams and Miss Edith Souberg assisting in serving. Miss Minnie Sweet will entertain next week.

Blanche Walters Inter Nos Club Katherine Williams Edith Souberg Minnie Sweet

Shenango Valley Hospital Training School Nurses Ceremony

At 8 o'clock this evening the commencement exercises of the Shenango Valley Hospital Training School for Nurses will be held in the Y W C A. An interesting program has been prepared and the public is cordially invited.

Shenango Valley Hospital

Quiet City Marriage of Miss Charlotte Davis and Vernon L Sage

The marriage between Miss Charlotte Davis and Vernon L Sage took place quietly Monday at the home of Rev. H G Russell pastor of the Maitland Memorial church in this city.

Charlotte Davis Vernon L. Sage H. G. Russell Maitland Memorial Church

Book Club Luncheon at Mrs Stevenson’s Harbor Home

Mrs James Stevenson of the harbor hosted the book club luncheon with 12 place settings. The afternoon featured card games and two weeks hence Mrs W W Eichbaum will entertain.

James Stevenson Harbor Book Club W. W. Eichbaum

Club Hostess Duties Noted for Mina Aubel of Smithfield

Miss Mina Aubel of Smithfield street hosted the 1915 club Monday evening with assistance from Miss Eva Moore. In two weeks Miss Mary Powell of Jefferson street will entertain, continuing the noted social cycle.

Mina ,Aubel Smithfield Street Eva Moore Mary Powell Jefferson Street

Mrs. Frew Hosts Highland Book Club Gathering

Mrs. J. H. Frew of Moody Avenue will entertain the Highland Book Club next Tuesday replacing the scheduled Thursday meeting. The change shifts the event to an earlier date with the same attendees and venue.

J. H. Frew Moody Avenue Highland Book Club

Boyd Family Reunion Set for June at Millburn Station

The annual Boyd reunion will be held June 16 at the home of J. B. Comstock at Millburn station. All trains will be met and all friends and relatives of the family are cordially invited to attend.

Boyd J. B. Comstock Millburn Station

Mrs. Houk Hosts S. O. B. Kensington Visit Change

Mrs. Robert Houk of Allen street will entertain the S. O. B. Kensington on Thursday instead of Wednesday. The social change shifts the gathering to a later day with Mrs. Houk coordinating the event for local members.

Robert Houk Allen Street S. O. B. Kensington

Regular meeting of the Children’s Day Nursery board

The Children’s Day Nursery board schedules a regular meeting for Wednesday at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. The session will discuss ongoing programs and funding needs.

Children’s Day Nursery Board

Miss Mary Haid Hosts 1916 Circle Meeting

Miss Mary Haid of Emerson Avenue will entertain the 1916 Circle on Friday afternoon. The social event brings together local members for fellowship.

Mary Haid Emerson Avenue

Miller Family Reunion at Muddy Creek Falls

The Miller family reunion is scheduled for Thursday June 15 at Muddy Creek Falls. Family members are invited to attend the gathering and share memories and photos.

Miller Muddy Creek Falls

Concluding A B D Meeting at First Presbyterian Church

The season end meeting of the A B D society took place in the parlors of the First Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon. Miss Georgine Maxwell spoke on bi products in art and Mrs Harry Brindle led the home mission monthly review.

A. B. D. Society First Presbyterian Church Georgine Maxwell Harry Brindle Home Mission Monthly Helen Gailey Eleanor Anderson Lake MacNab

Ladies Aid Meeting at St Pauls German Lutheran

The Ladies' Aid society of St. Paul's German Lutheran church will meet with Miss Margaret Knobloch on Wednesday at 2 30 p m.

Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church Margaret Knobloch

Luther League to Meet at St. Johns Church Parlors

The executive committee of the Luther League of St. Johns Church will meet in the church parlors this evening at 8 o'clock.

The Luther League of

Church and Scout Meetings and Upcoming Children's Day Practice

The Boy Scouts meet tonight at 7 30. The Ladies Aid society gathers Wednesday. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45. Thursday at 3 pm all Bible school children should meet at the church to practice for Children’s Day. Parents, ensure attendance as time is short. The Sharon church led the contest last Sunday by 44 points. Central church members must stay faithful to win. There are only three.

Boy Scouts Ladies’ Aid Society The Bible School Sharon Church Central Church

Sundays of the contest aim for church history

The note urges making Sundays the greatest in the church’s history and highlights three contested points: on time, Sunday school attendance, and preaching service attendance. It invites broader participation and mentions the Loyal Men's Bible class meeting Saturday night at 8, with everyone welcome.

Loyal Men’s Bible Class

Sunday School Social at Wallace Avenue Home

T J Davies invites his Sunday school class of boys to meet at his Wallace avenue home Friday at 7 30 pm Plans for the Harbor bridge hike on Saturday will be finalized at the gathering

T. J. Davies Wallace Avenue Harbor Bridge

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