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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1924

Page

3

Surprise party honors Maxwell newlyweds at North Beaver

A Thursday evening gathering at the Maxwell home on North Beaver street celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maxwell. The event featured games and music, with an electric iron as a gift, and refreshments served by several hosts and hostesses.

Walter Maxwell North Beaver Street H. A. Sturdy Olive Kelley Dorothy Auble George Lines Rebecca Gibbons Margaret Swisher Dorothy Au

Mother Daughter Banquet Tonight At St. John's Lutheran

Miss Anna Perry will be principal speaker at the annual Mother and Daughter banquet at 6 30 PM in St John s Lutheran church North Street. Miss Mary Riffer presides as toastmistress and Mrs F J Rawle will give Our Daughters. Miss Annabelle Wright responds with Our Mothers. A musical program includes Loretta Lee vocals and a piano number by Helen Ewing.

Anna Perry St. John’s “Lutheran Church North ” Street Mary Riffer F. J. Rawle Annabelle Wright Loretta Lee Helen Ewing

Komus Club Associates Hold Social Meeting

The 1924 Komus club associates met Thursday evening with Mrs. Fred Shephard as hostess on North Beaver Street. Cards and chat filled the evening and refreshments were served. In two weeks the group will meet with Mrs. Hamilton on North Shenango Street.

Komus Club Fred Shepherd North Beaver Street Hamilton North Shenango Street

Mixed Shower Honors Bride-Elect Minnie Rubenson

Miss Minnie Rubenson was honored at a home shower hosted by Miss Rose Cohen on Fairmount Avenue. The informal event featured music and cards, yellow and white decor, and gifts for the bride-elect, with Mrs Sol J Cohen assisting. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Sol J Cohen of Oil City attended.

Rose Cohen Fairmont Avenue Minnie Rubenson Sol J. Cohen Oil City

Gilmore to Wed Potter in Independence Kansas

Invitations announce the marriage of Anna Louise Gilmore daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Gilmore and George Edwin Potter. The ceremony will take place Wednesday evening June 18 at Miss Gilmore’s home in Independence Kansas. Both graduates of Ottawa University. Mr Potter is an instructor at the University of Iowa.

Anna Louise Gilmore George E. Gilmore George Edwin Potter Miss Gilmore Independence Kan Ottawa University Ottawa Potter University of Iowa

Honors Miss Brothers at Evening Party

Mrs. R. J. Conway hosted an informal Park Avenue gathering Thursday honoring Miss Katharyn Brothers a bride elect. Bridge was the main activity with garden flowers for decoration and light refreshments served. Mrs. Donald Dennis will entertain tonight in Miss Brothers honor.

R. J. Conway Park Avenue Katharyn Brothers Donald Dennis Leasure Avenue

Ballet Revue Highlights Local Talent at Youngstown Park Theatre

Miss Marian Rose Randall daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Randall of Park Avenue and Miss Margaret Fisher daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Fisher of Newell Avenue will perform in the sixth annual Bett Dancing academy ballet and dance revue in Youngstown Ohio this evening at Park theatre. Randall appears in two group numbers while Fisher performs three interpretative dances and a duet. Local attendees include Mr and Mrs C B Randall and son Charles, Mrs Rose Byers, Mrs W H Hanger and daughter Betty, Mr and Mrs Philip Fisher, Mr and Mrs William Wray and children, Miss Verne Ray, Mr and Mrs Peter Parcaro and daughters Virginia and Nellie.

Marian Rose Randall C. B. Randall Park Avenue Margaret Fisher Philip Fisher Newell Avenue Bett Dancing Academy of Youngstown Park Theatre Miss Randall Miss Fisher Charles Rose Byers W. H. Hanger Betty William Wray Verne Ray Peter Parcurar Virginia Nellie

H N Girls Club Dines at Park Meeting

All members enjoyed a six o'clock dinner at the park on Tuesday evening. The table featured orange and black decor and park amusements followed. Present were Virginia Hall Martha Fuller Irene Campbell Beatrice Jenkins Virginia Klaber Lucille Bishton Freda Morris and Margaret Plattner.

H. N. Girls Club Virginia Hall Martha Fuller Irene Campbell Beatrice Jenkins Virginia Klaber Lucille Bishton Freda Morris Margaret Plattner

Rita Girls Hostess Evening At Borough Line Street

Mrs John Logue hosted a Rita Girls gathering on Thursday evening at Borough Line street. Guests enjoyed social time and refreshments prepared with the help of Mrs Jackson. Plans were made for a tureen dinner next Thursday at Mrs James McGivern's Laurel avenue home. The next regular meeting in two weeks will be with Mrs Katherine Brooks on Croton avenue.

John Logue Borough Line Street Rita Jackson James McGivern Laurel Avenue Katherine Brooks Croton Avenue

Scaramouche Photoplay At The Penn Next Week

Readers are advised to read the book before viewing the photoplay at the Penn next week. The novel, long on the market, is now released in a popular price edition and promises a gripping, highly engaging story.

Penn

Junior Recital Presented by Wednesday Morning Musical Club

Junior artists aged six to twelve perform a two oclock Saturday program at First Presbyterian Church. The lineup includes vocal, violin, piano pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Czerny, Tschaikowsky, and others with readings and a musical talk. Teachers and committee members from the club are listed among the sponsors and organizers.

First Presbyterian Church H. L. Gordon Springtone Bilbro Mariam Woolcock Helen Barr Mozart Rhode Edith Johnson Roosterler Maxim Joe Wes

Recital by Wednesday Morning Musical Club at First Presbyterian

The spring recital by members of the Wednesday Morning Musical club Thursday at the First Presbyterian church drew a large audience. Palms and blossoms decorated the church as each program number was well received. Miss Wilhelmina Noth durft substituted for Miss Garwig, and Mrs. W. P. Felch was unable to participate. Special organ numbers by Mrs. Paul Browne Patterson enhanced the program.

First Presbyterian Church Wilhelmina Nothdurft Garwig W. P. Felch Paul Browne Patterson

West Side euchre night at K of C home yields multiple winners

Seven tables of euchre were in play Thursday evening at the K of C home where Mrs. Frank Nugent hosted West Side club members. Prizes for high score went to Mrs. James O Laughlin, Mrs. Arch McCaughn, Mrs. Fred Deverall, and the visitor’s prize to Mrs. Carl S Sewald. Mrs. George Hoffman will entertain at the K of C home in two weeks.

K. of C Frank Nugent West Side Club James O’laughlin Arch McCaughn Fred Deverall Carl §S. Sewald George Hoffman

Elwilda Kensington Members Hold Evening Theatre Party

Elwilda Kensington members held a theatre party replacing their regular meeting Thursday evening and served refreshments. In two weeks they plan a 6 o'clock tureen dinner at the park.

Elwilda Kensington the Park

Thelma Crawford Weds Russell Clark in Wilkinsburg

Mr and Mrs W J McCallister of 1610 Highland Avenue attended the wedding of their niece Miss Thelma Crawford daughter of C C Crawford of Wilkinsburg and Russell Clark Thursday evening The ceremony took place in the church chapel with family guests present.

Bride and groom wed at Shady Side church in Wilkinsburg

The ceremony began at 8 30 officiated by Rev Thompson of Shady Side Presbyterian. The bride wore a white satin gown with a tulle veil and carried pink rose buds. Miss Della May Crawford was maid of honor in pink crepe de chine. John Langford served as best man. Forty guests attended. After a trip to Philadelphia they will reside in Wilkinsburg.

Thompson Shady Side Presbyterian Church Della May Crawford John Langford Philadelphia Points East Clark Wilkinsburg

Luncheon Honors Mrs. Butler Before Cincinnati Move

Mrs. Norman Butler, departing soon for Cincinnati, was guest of honor at a one o clock luncheon in the Elks Club private dining room. Hosted by Mrs. J. A. Tschuor and Mrs. M. J. Scanlon, the event featured pink and white favors, centerpieces, and social time. High score prizes went to Mrs. R. E. O'Donnell and Mrs. C. S. Sewald.

Norman Butler Cincinnati The Elks Club J. A. Tschuor M. J. Scanlon R. E. O'Donnell

Wimodausis Picnic Planned at Cascade Park

Plans are completed for the annual Wimodausis picnic at Cascade Park on Wednesday June 11 at 12 30. The basket event is for members and visiting guests only. Committee members include Mrs Don McKibbon chairman Mrs Herbert French Mrs Arthur Middleton Mrs A J Gilchrist Mrs Alfred Sadler and Mrs Sidney Johns.

Cascade Park Don McKibbon Herbert French Arthur Middleton A. J. Gilchrist Alfred Sadler Sidney Johns

Kensington Club Serves Luncheon At Mrs Gardner Home

Mrs W F Gardner hosted a Tuesday Kensington gathering Thursday noon with an elaborate tureen luncheon. A letter from former member Mrs P H Lynch in McKeesport and souvenirs accompanied greetings. The club's annual picnic is planned for Cascade Park on Tuesday June 17 with supper at 6 30 and husbands as guests.

W. F. Gardner Wallace Avenue Kensington P. H. Lynch McKeesport Frank Haydon Cascade Park

Alianza Kensington Hosts Spring Evening at Mrs Thomas Home

Mrs B W Thomas of Long Avenue entertained Alianza Kensington members Thursday with spring flowers, sewing and music. Guests included Mrs T A Long and special guests Mrs Ben Fowler Mrs David Evans and Mrs Thomas Gary. Mrs Ben Steinbrink will host a breakfast for members at the Park on Thursday morning June 26.

B. W. Thomas Long Avenue Alianza Kensington Ben Fowler David Evans Thomas Gary T. A. Long Ben Steinbrink the Park

O. B. F. Club Meets with Mrs Hood on Beckford Street

All members attended the O. B. F. club gathering at Mrs. W. H. Hood on Beckford Street Thursday evening. Piano pieces were played by Misses Jane and Dorothy McCune and guest Anna Colton. Baskets of garden flowers adorned the room and refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs. McCune helping. The next meeting in two weeks will be hosted by Miss Wilhelmina Louden on Harrison Street.

O. B. F. Club W. H. Hood Beckford Street Jane Dorothy McCune Anna Colton McCune Wilhelmina Louden Harrison Street

Marriage Announcement Grace V. Douds wed George O. Reeher

Grace V. Douds daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Douds of Riverview avenue and George O Reeher of Mercer Pa announced their marriage. The ceremony occurred Thursday at 5 PM with Rev D Ralph Dunn Croton M E Church officiating. They will reside in Mercer and are well known in both communities.

Grace V. Douds J. C. Douds Riverview Avenue George O. Reeher Mercer D. Ralph Dunn Croton M. E

Iona Kensington Meet at Mrs Wilson Carrs Home

Mrs Wilson Carr hosted the Iona Kensington at her East Washington Street home with garden flowers, needlework, and music. Special guests included Mrs Dalerimple and Mrs Minnie Dufford. A light lunch ended the visit. Next meeting set for Wednesday June 18 at Mrs Frank Glasgow’s Lowery Street home.

Wilson Carr Iona Kensington East Washington Street Dalerimple Minnie Dufford Frank Glasgow Lowery Street

Piano Recital at Mrs Reed's Residence Studio

A Thursday afternoon piano recital was held at Mrs Jessie Nelson Reed's Florence avenue residence studio. Special feature included contralto solos by Mrs Clifford M Propst. Pupils presented were Virginia and Elizabeth Wallace, Kathryn and Jean Melvin, Dorothy and Pauline Nelson, Jean MacClure, Elizabeth Milholland, Camilla Smith, John Thompson, Kenneth Myers and Donald Potter.

Jessie Nelson Reed Florence Avenue Clifford M. Propst Virginia Elizabeth Wallace Kathryn Jean Melvin Dorothy Pauline Nelson Jean MacClure Elizabeth Milholland Camilla Smith John Thompson Kenneth Myers Donald Potter

Birthday Showered Welcome To C and G 1921 Club

Thursday afternoon Mrs Francis Hammond hosted C and G 1921 club associates at her Huron Avenue home. Music and sewing entertained guests and Mrs John Ulrich was honored with a birthday shower. Members plan to meet in two weeks at Mrs Ralph Jellisons East Washington Street home.

Francis Hammond Huron Avenue John Ulrich Ralph Jellison East Washington Street

Mrs Nancy Weinhold and George Gordon wed at First U P church

The marriage of Mrs Nancy Weinhold of Croton avenue to George Gordon of Erie Pa was performed Wednesday afternoon in the study of the First U P church with Rev S E Irvine officiating. They will reside at 719 Cleveland avenue after June 15.

Nancy Weinhold Croton Avenue George Gordon Erie U. P

Mathers Kin Reunion Planned at Cascade Park

The descendants of William and Esther Thorne Mathers will hold their annual reunion on Wednesday June 18 at Cascade Park in New Castle Pennsylvania.

William and Esther Thorne Mathers Cascade Park New Castle

Entertain Mothers at Dinner Party by Kimberly Circle

Mothers were honored Thursday evening at a tureen dinner and meeting of the Kimberly Circle of First Christian church in the church dining room. Thirty four guests were served with yellow and white decor. readings by Clara Cotton, Lucile Graham, and Mrs. C. M. Smail. a playlet Fifty Years From Now was performed featuring Mrs. Thomas Donnelly, Mrs. J. Parker, Miss Bernice McWilliams, Mrs. Alfred Bush, and Miss Margaret Young. Officers elected: President Miss Anna Fowler, Vice President Miss Bernice McWilliams, Secretary Miss Margaret Young, and Treasurer Miss Margaret Ramsey. Rev. C. M. Smail, Mr. Michaels and Robert Hockenberry attended as special guests.

Kimberly First Christian Church Clara Cotton Lucile Graham C. M. Smail Thomas Donnelly J. Parker Bernice McWilliams Alfred Bush Margaret Young Anna Fowler Margaret Ramsey Mr. Michaels Robert Hockenberry

Luncheon Held by Mrs Weitzel and Mrs Lawhead

Mrs Bruce Weitzel and Mrs J B Lawhead hosted a 1 o'clock Thursday luncheon at the former’s Chestnut street home. Fourteen covers with cut flowers formed the centerpiece and guests included Mrs George Thomas Mrs W H McCaslin and Mrs Raymond McBride. The regular meeting will be with Mrs Bruce Weitzel on Wednesday June 11.

Bruce Weitzel J. B. Lawhead Chestnut Street George Thomas W. H. McCaslin Raymond McBride Virginia McBride Mary Keefer

Linger Light Club Hosts Tureen Dinner At Doerr Home

Twelve members attended a tureen dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Doerr on Raymond street with decor by varn colored flowers. Mrs. Martha Hamilton aided hostess duties. Prizes for five hundred were won by Claire Foringer and Herman Krah. The Krah couple from East Washington street host next Thursday.

Linger Light Club Harry Doerr Raymond Street Martha Hamilton Claire Foringer Herman Krah East Washington Street

Happy Six Club Luncheon At Mrs Hudsons Home

The Happy Six Club members enjoyed a tureen luncheon at Mrs George R Hudsons Sheridan Avenue home. Mrs Robert Reed assisted in serving. Special guests were Mrs G M Gibson Mrs Frank Doerr and children Dorothy and Gibson Mrs Hunter St Clair and sons Chester and Raymond of Youngstown CO. Fancy work and chatter were the diversions. Will be with Mrs Robert Reed Mulberry Street.

Happy Six Club George R. Hudson Sheridan Avenue Robert Reed G. M. Gibson Frank Doerr Dorothy and Gibson Hunter St. Clair Chester and Raymond Youngstown, CO Mulberry Street

T. L. T. Kensington Members Entertained at Mrs Johnson’s Home

Members of the T. L. T. Kensington met at Mrs. Margaret Johnson’s Superior street home on Thursday evening. Special guests included Mrs. Frank Dean Mrs. Carrie Wilson Mrs. E. C. McCracken and Mrs. Paul Keelan. After a brief business session dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. Keelan and Mrs. McCracken with plans for the next meeting to be announced later.

T. L. T. Kensington Margaret Johnson Superior Street Frank Dean Carrie Wilson E. C. McCracken Paul Keelan

G W C Club Meeting Honors Birthday Guest

Mrs. Harry Allen and Mrs. Mc Murry attended the G. W. C. club gathering Thursday at Mrs. Henry Allen's Chestnut Street home. Twelve members were present and Lizzie Robinson received a towel shower for her birthday. Helen, the hostess's daughter, aided in refreshments. Mrs. A. B. Tribby will host in two weeks.

Harry Allen McMurry G. W. C. Club Henry Allen Chestnut Street Lizzie Robinson Helen A. B. Tribby Warren Avenue

D A R Flag Day Meeting Set With Mrs Russell

The annual Flag Day meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be with Mrs. KE. B. Russell at the Hillside New Wilmington Saturday afternoon June 14. Members planning to attend or donate cars for transportation should notify Mrs. Ernest Stitzinger by Monday June 9. The group will meet at the Y W C A at 2 o'clock.

Daughters of the American Revolution KE. B. Russell Hillside New Wilmington Ernest Stitzinger

Kensington and chat club meeting at Mrs Brown’s home

B A W Club members gathered at Mrs. David Brown’s East Washington street home Thursday evening for Kensington and chat. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Sullivan. The group plans a three course dinner at the park in two weeks.

Kensington Chat B. A. W. Club David Brown East Washington Street Thomas Sullivan The Park

Social Notes Highlight Local Residents and Visitors

Personal mentions include Edith Moore of Sharon visiting Mrs. W G Campbell. Birth announcements for a daughter to Edward Fee Jr and wife and a son to Joseph Baskin, formerly Julia Grossman. Ward Young heads to Ft Monroe for weeks. Local families host guests from Warren Ohio Cleveland Indiana and more with summer travel to Harrisburg Atlantic City and Blairsburg Iowa referenced.

Joseph Baskin Indiana Ind Baskin Julia Grossman Joseph Minskey Cleveland Avenue Minnicck. Minskey Neshannock Avenue Harrisburg Tinker William H. Dunlap, Jr Moody Avenue James Callahan Blaine

Temple Club Social Tonight At Odd Fellows Hall

The Temple Club will host a social this evening in the S O O F hall on North Mill street. The event welcomes all Odd Fellows and their friends with preparations aiming for a record crowd.

Temple Club S. O. O. F. Hall North Mill Street

Kensington meeting postponed to June 17

The T. A. T. Kensington event set for Tuesday, June 10 with Mrs. Leo Rogan of Blaine Street has been postponed for one week. The new date is June 17.

T. A. T. Kensington Leo Rogan Blaine Street

Large Attendance Expected At Credit Association Meeting

A large attendance is expected this evening at the regular meeting of the New Castle Association of Credit Men at the Fountain Inn. No special speakers are planned, but general discussions are anticipated to interest members. Dinner will be served at 6:15.

New Castle

Park Caliope Visits Youngstown For Picnic Crowd

Don McKibben manager of Cascade park plans to play his way through Youngstown to attract pic nic lovers to New Castle’s recreation center. The caliope will give several concerts in different sections of the Ohio city.

Don McKibben Cascade Park Youngstown New Castle Caliope Ohio City

Card Club Hosts Breakfast at Park

Members of the N. N. Card Club enjoyed a breakfast at the Park Thursday evening. Covers were arranged for nine. The regular meeting will be next Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. George Allen, Mayers avenue.

N. N. Card Club the Park George Allen Mayers Avenue

Let Your Daughter Have a Car Prove How Nice a Bad

A terse poetic line asserts granting a daughter a car can reflect generosity and autonomy, inviting reflection on parental generosity and responsibility in status quo expectations. The piece uses compact metaphor to explore adult freedoms and implied risk.

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