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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

3

Passion Play Recited At June Meeting Of Rebekah Chapter

Mrs James A Chambers shared an account of her European trip highlighting Oberammergau’s Passion Play. The June gathering at Mrs George Moore’s home in Harlansburg Road drew 36 members and four guests with devotion led by Mrs Roy Dickey and business by Mrs Floyd Lortz. New member Mrs Leroy Allshouse joined as hostesses prepared orchid and green colored decor for the social period at season’s end. Meetings resume in fall.

Rebekah First United Presbyterian Church George Moore Harlansburg Road J. Y. Patton Christine Welker Barr Head Roy Dickey Floyd Lortz Leroy Allshouse James A. Chambers Oberammergau Moore John Biddle Ed. Bollard Glenn Carpenter James Gibson Robert Newell

Third United Presbyterian Church Y S B Section C Meeting

Members of Section C of the Y S B class met Friday evening at Mrs. Ray Lindsey’s East Washington street home. Mrs. Burley Craig led the devotional period and presided over a brief business session. The social hour ended with lunch served by the hostess and Mrs. Stoner. Mrs. Craigs July 2 hostess date announced.

Third United Presbyterian Church Ray Lindsey East Washington Street Burley Craig Olive Cartwright Stoner Randolph Street

Ladies Club Evening At Mrs Chaplin Home

Mrs C H Chaplin of Bellavenue hosted L F N club members on Friday with music chat and lunch. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Lillie Walker and Miss Dorothy Ryan. Mrs David Putt of Habor street will entertain at her home on June 19.

C. H. Chaplin Bellavenue L. F. N. Club Joseph White Lillie Walker Dorothy Ryan David Putt Habor Street

Shenango Chapter Honors Mrs. Young at Manor Party

Mrs. Charles H. Young, District Deputy Grand Matron, and Past Matron of Shenango chapter No. 333, was honored by Mrs. George Weddell and others at her Wilmington avenue home. Guests enjoyed bridge and 500, with prizes to Mrs. Bridenbaugh, Mrs. Anderson, and others, a pink rose centerpiece, and a yellow pink white color scheme.

Charles H. Young Shenango Order of the Eastern Star George Weddell Sumner Rowland Weddell Wilmington Avenue P. H. Bridenbaugh Everette Anderson Quincy Davy Louis Klee J. R. Bender Clair McKibben Lois Martin Charles E. Allen Philip H. Bridenbaugh A. B. Klingensmith

Victory Bible class plans Cascade Park picnic

Members of the Victory Bible class of St. John's Lutheran church met Friday evening at Mrs. William Gustafsen's home on the Pulaski road. Mrs. Edna Rawle led the devotional period and Mrs. Earl Keefer presided at the business session. Plans were made for a picnic at Cascade Park on June 17. The hostess and special guest Mrs. Witherspoon served refreshments.

Victory Bible St. John’s Lutheran Church William Gustafsen Pulaski Road Edna Rawle Earl Keefer Cascade Park Witherspoon

Womer family travels for son’s Philadelphia wedding

Dr and Mrs W A Womer of Highland avenue take their daughters Margaret and Mary Lou by motor to Philadelphia for the wedding of their eldest, Dr John C Leonard, at Arch Street Church on Wednesday June 10, returning home June 13.

W. A. Womer Margaret Mary Lou Womer Highland Avenue Philadelphia Arch Street John C. Leonard Samuel C. Leonard Euclid Avenue

Surprise gathering honors Cudahy couple on County Line

Mr and Mrs Charles Brown of Court Street employees of Cudahy Packing Company were surprised at the Timbal home on County Line Street Friday evening. A dinner was served at 7 with seasonal decor and a floor lamp was presented to the couple. They will soon move to Sharon where Mr Brown has been transferred. Mrs Coozier joined as a special guest.

Charles Brown Court Street Cudahy Packing Company C. E. Timbal County Line Street James Dart John Lee William Coozier Brown Sharon Cudahy Company Brown’s Mrs. Coozier

Trinity Women Hostesses at Tea

The Women's Auxiliary of Trinity Episcopal Church will host a tea at the Model Home of Mt. Jackson on Monday from 3 to 5 pm. Committee members include Mrs. W. K. McAfee, Mrs. G. D. Blair, Mrs. J. A. Byers, Mrs. W. W. Horner, Mrs. D. C. Lindley, and Mrs. J. W. Norris. Automobile transport will leave the YWCA at 3 pm for those needing a ride.

Trinity Episcopal Church Model Home Mt. Jackson W. K. McAfee G. D. Blair J. A. Byers W. W. Horner D. C. Lindley J. W. Norris

Bertha Alborn Weds Elmer Brown in Butler Lutheran Ceremony

Bertha Alborn and Elmer Brown were married December 13 at the First Lutheran church parsonage in Butler with Rev. R W Doty officiating. Bertha, a Shenango Township teacher and Slippery Rock alumna, and Elmer, Slippery Rock graduate, plan to live near New Castle Ellwood road after a Washington trip.

C. F. Alborn New Castle R. D Bertha Elmer E. Brown C. J. Brown Harlansburg First Lutheran Church Butler R. W. Doty Slippery Rock State Teachers College Shenango Township Slippery Rock High School Washington, D. C New Castle- Ellwood Road

Missionary Society meeting at Mrs Cypher home

Mrs F Cypher hosted the Women's Foreign Missionary Society gathering on Boyles Avenue Friday. Mrs F P Andrews presided, roll call answered by a promise, and Mrs S L Maxwell led devotions with a review of Dr Robert Speer's First Presbyterian talk. The group closed with the last chapter of The Widening Stream, joined by several members, followed by a luncheon served by the hostess and helpers.

Roland J. P. Allen Calderwood V. J. Marshall T. M. Shatter

Social Club Guests Host Two Evening Card Sessions

Associates of the F T A Club were entertained by Mrs. Walter Hemphill at her West Washington home Friday with card tables, favors for Mrs. Lewis Dean and Miss Della Absalom, and a seasonally themed repast. In two weeks Miss Absalom will act as club hostess followed by Mrs. Charles Covert hosting.

F. T. A. Club Walter Hemphill West Washington Street Lewis Dean Della Absalom Louis Rudesiil Absalom Almira Avenue Earl White Bonzo Street G. M. D. Club Eva L. Baker Charles Covert John Sweet East Washington Street

Luncheon at Mrs. Mears Home Yields Prizes

Friday afternoon event at Mrs. J. R. Mears on Butler avenue featured a one o'clock luncheon. Guests enjoyed a delicious menu and card games with lovely prizes awarded to Mrs. J. R. Mears and Mrs. Earl Bishop.

J. R. Mears Butler Avenue Earl Bishop

Party Honoring Miss Womer At Youngstown Luncheon

Mrs. Bessie Pitzer and Miss Edith Round hosted a luncheon theater party in Youngstown Ohio on Thursday to honor Miss Margaret Womer daughter of Dr and Mrs W A Womer of Highland avenue. Miss Womer will marry Dr John C Leonard of this city on Wednesday June 10 in Philadelphia. Guests included Mrs W A Womer special guest Mrs C A Mitchell Catherine McMillin and the honoree.

Bessie Pitzer Edith Round Youngstown Ohio Margaret Womer W. A. Womer Highland Avenue John C. Leonard Philadelphia Miss Womer C. A. Mitchell Catherine McMillin

Wedding at Oak Grove United Presbyterian Church

Ella E Shelar daughter of J B Shelar of Princeton wed Gerald Harlan of Princeton at Elm Grove parsonage with Rev Frank C Black officiating. They exchanged rings in a white crepe gown with pink roses and orchids bouquet. Attendants included Mrs Lawrence Turner and J B Shelar. A six o clock chicken dinner followed at the bride’s father home and the couple then left for a Buffalo Niagara Falls trip. They will reside in Princeton after returning.

Oak Grove United Presbyterian Church Frank C. Black Ella E. Shelar J. B. Shelar Princeton Gerald Harlan Lawrence Turner Earl Chaffee Maryland Avenue Buffalo Niagara Falls N. Y

Ra mona Club Holds Friday Meeting at Mrs Miller’s Home

Ra mona Club members met Friday evening at Mrs A F Millers Cumberland avenue home. Cards were played with trophies awarded to Mrs William Nickell Mrs Orville Potter and Mrs Edward Woods. Lunch followed served by the hostess aided by her sister Mrs William Hurd of Akron Ohio visiting. Special guests included Mrs Harry Carlson Mrs Edward Woods Mrs Clarence Klingensmith and Mrs Hurd.

Ramona Club A. F. Miller Cumberland Avenue William Nickell Orville Potter Edward Woods William Hurd Akron, O Harry Carlson Clarence Klingensmith Hurd

Lydia Davis and Harry Dickey wed in Warren Ohio

Mrs. Lydia Davis of 351 Neshannock Avenue and Harry Dickey of Butler married May 27 at the First Baptist church parsonage in Warren Ohio with Rev. Stoughman officiating using the ring service. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. William Hamill. The couple will reside on Center Avenue Butler.

Lydia Davis Neshannock Avenue Harry Dickey Butler Warren, O First Baptist Church Stoughman William Hamill Huey Street Dickey Center Avenue

Trinity church auxiliary closes summer session in Guild room

The Woman's auxiliary of Trinity Episcopal church held a regular Thursday meeting at 2:30 in the Guild room. Mrs T F Stryker presided as president, and the routine proceedings were carried out efficiently, concluding the summer season of meetings.

Trinity Episcopal Church T. F. Stryker

Silver Anniversary Honored Friday

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lindsay celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary at home on County Line street with the Tuesday afternoon Bridge club and their husbands in attendance. Cards were played and a lunch served, with Mrs. G F Moser Mrs. Margaret Schneider and Mrs. Fred Singer assisting, and a large silver cake presented to the couple. A collection of silver gifts was given in memory of the day.

J. W. Lindsay County Line Street Bridge Club G. F. Moser Margaret Schneider Fred Singer Lindsay

B B B Members Entertain Friday

Mrs Earl Reeves hosted B B B club members at her Garfield avenue home. Bridge was played with prizes won by Mrs Earl De Wolf Mrs William Fox and Mrs William Bryan A delicious lunch and spring bouquets rounded out the event Mrs De Wolf will host again June 26 at North Jefferson street.

Earl Reeves Garfield Avenue Bridge Earl DeWolf William Fox William Bryan North Jefferson Street

Sadhe Aleph Event at Field Club House

The Sadhe Aleph fraternity of Thiel College Greenville held its annual formal dinner and dance at New Castle Field Club House on Friday evening. Forty eight couples were seated for a sumptuous dinner at 7 30 with dancing afterward to a prominent orchestra. Organizers credited for the success were William Hankey as chairman Paul Daugherty William Mickiey and William Keil.

New Castle Feild Thiel College of Greenville William Hankey Paul Daugherty William Mickiey William Keil

Evening Bridge at Field Club Hosts Planned

On Tuesday of the coming week the Field Club hosts a bridge party with Mr and Mrs Louis Sandler and Mr and Mrs J S Gillum. Play begins at the usual time followed by a late lunch.

Field Club Louis Sandler J. S. Gillum

Italian Methodist church hosts joint mother daughter banquet

The Ladies Aid Society of the Italian Methodist church will sponsor a joint mother daughter and father son banquet on Wednesday June 10 at 6 30 p m in the church dining room. A fine program accompanies an appetizing menu.

N B F Club Holds Informal Meeting at Edgewood Home

Betty Weinschenk hosted N B F Club members at her Edgewood Avenue home Friday. Guests spent the afternoon in various pastimes and a luncheon followed. Plans were made for a Monday picnic at the Weingartner residence on Butler Road, with the next meeting in two weeks hosted by Betty Joshua on Haus Avenue.

Betty Weinschenk Edgewood Avenue N. B. F. Club Weinschenk Florence Ramsey Weingartner Butler Road Betty Joshua Haus Avenue

Billy VanFosson’s Fourth Birthday Party at Fisher Block

Mrs. Keith VanFosson hosted a Thursday afternoon birthday party for her son Billy with games and prizes for June Davidson Ruth Bridger and Betty Van Meter. A large dining room cake with four candles featured as flowers and guests included Jimmy Claire Junior Smith Junior Baron George Findley Charles Alfred Ruth Bridges Marcella Ell Nonna June Davidson Betty Van Meter Mrs Michael Keith and the great grandmother of the honoree.

Keith VanFosson Fisher Block Billy Fouth June Davidson Ruth Bridger Betty van Meter Jimmy Claire Junior Smith Junior Baron George Findley Charles Alfred Ruth Bridges Marcella Ell Nonna June Davidson Michael Keith

Five Hundred Club Members Meet With Mrs Flynn

Five Hundred Club members gathered Thursday evening with Mrs J J Flynn of East Edison Avenue. Cards formed the main diversion and prizes were awarded to Miss Helen Allen and Miss Irene Perry. Lunch was served to associates and guest Mrs H Pitnoff. A future gathering is planned for Thursday June 18 with Mrs Jack Titus as hostess.

Five Hundred Club J. J. Flynn East Edison Avenue Helen Allen Irene Perry H. Pitnoff Jack Titus Edison Avenue

Ritz Club Teas and Prizes Honor Mrs DeNuccio Hostess

Mrs Ben DeNuccio of Mill Street hosted the Ritz Club gathering on Thursday evening with 500 as the main diversion. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs Adolph Valiensi and Mrs Anthony Pinella. A piano program and pink white luncheon followed in the dining room. Mrs Fred Ferrone of Center Street will entertain in two weeks.

Ben DeNuccio Mill Street Ritz Club Adolph Valiensi Anthony Pinella Fred Ferrone Center Street

Juanita Club Members Win Honors At cards Evening

Mrs. John Black Mrs. E Jackson and Mrs Earl Bishop won honors at cards Friday evening at Mrs Wilbur Sloan s Englewood avenue home. Lunch was served at pastel decorated tables. They plan to meet again in three weeks with Mrs L A Wegant of Wilmington avenue.

Juanita Club John Black E. Jackson Earl Bishop Wilbur Sloan Englewood Avenue L. A. Weygant Wilmington Avenue

H. G. L. Girls Club Meets with Hostesses

The H. G. L. Girls Club gathered Friday evening with Mrs. Claude Norris and Miss Trene Williams as associate hostesses. Ten attended the program with games, prize winner Mrs. Clair Kerr, and a birthday gift presented to Miss Ruth Strobel. Lunch followed and plans were made to meet in two weeks with Miss Jean McClain.

H. G. L. Girls Club Claude Norris Arlington Avenue Trene Williams Clair Kerr Ruth Strobel Jean McClain Waldo Street

Coryea Reunion Held at Milburn Grange Hall

The Coryea reunion is set for Saturday June 20 at Milburn Grange hall. Dinner will be served at noon and the afternoon features a business session a program of sports and other diversions.

Milburn Grange Hall

Dorcas Class Holds Monthly Meeting at Mrs Houston Home

Members of the Dorcas class of Central Christian church met Friday evening at Mrs Elizabeth Houston’s Arlington avenue home for the regular monthly session. The brief business session was followed by sociability with music and games and a tempting lunch served by the hostess.

Dorcas Central Christian Church Elizabeth Houston Arlington Avenue

Happy Hour Club Meeting Postponed to June 12

The Happy Hour Club meeting is rescheduled for Friday June 12 with Mrs. Lee Wettich of Cedar Street. The change postpones the originally planned date and venue.

Happy Hour Club Lee Wettich Cedar Street

Kensington Members Picnic at Cascade Park

Worth while Kensington members gathered at Cascade Park for a Friday picnic dinner at 6 pm. A delicious menu was served in the grove with well appointed tables and later amusements filled the evening. Plans were made for another event on June 25 with the location to be announced.

Worth Kensington Cascade Park Grove

Mrs Tripp and Mrs George to attend G A R encampment

Mrs Rose Tripp of Highland Avenue and Mrs C B George of Pine Street will travel Sunday to Lancaster to represent the local Ladies of the G A R at the annual encampment.

Rose Tripp Highland Avenue C. B. George Pine Street Lancaster

A. E. F. Club Social at Mrs Ray Mader’s Home

Mrs. Ray Mader hosted an A. E. F. Club gathering on Friday evening at her East Main street home. The social featured card games and prizes awarded to Mrs. George Fisher and Mrs. Minnie Dufford.

Ray Mader East Main Street A. E. F. Club George Fisher Minnie Dufford

Social hour with music at club gathering

A late hour, a dainty collation was served by the hostess and her daughter Betty. The Messrs Ray and Russell Mader entertained with a group of musical selections, well received by attendees. In two weeks Mrs. Fisher of Richelieu avenue will extend hospitality to the club.

Betty Ray Russell Mader Fisher Richelieu Avenue

X L Bridge Club Hosted by Mrs Nowling in East Washington

Mrs Hattie Nowling entertained the X L Bridge club at her East Washington street home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs William Back Mrs Earl Wallover and Mrs Willis Shumway. Four year old Mary Lou Saddler assisted with the lunch. The club plans a June 16 meeting at Mrs Saddler's North Mill street home.

Hattie Nowling East Washington Street X. L. Bridge Club William Back Earl Wallover Willis Shumway Mary Lou Saddler Sadler North Mill Street

Westminster Guild Social and Business Session Set

Westminster Guild of the Central Presbyterian Church will hold a social and business session in the church parlors on Monday evening. Misses Geraldine Fry and Mary Spencer will serve as hostesses.

Westminster Guild Central Presbyterian Church Geraldine Fry Mary Spencer

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Chambers Robert Mackie New Castle Sherwin-Williams North St Greer New Castle, Pa Beag Mrs. Young Victory Bible Class He Bros East Washington St Strouss Hirshberg Trinity Alborn-Brown Missionary Meeting Ali K N-Mercer St New Caste Cathedral White Shrine George Stoddard Bruce Love L. McClung Edward Crane Ernest Treharne Anne Harris H. Smith Ellwood City Womer Shelar-Harlan Davis-Dickey Woman's Auxiliary Meets Temple Club Ellhurst Butler and New Castle Roads Coryea Reunion E. M. McCreary Monroe St New Castile BELL Metzler North Mill St Far East Dance Hall East New Castle Harold McNeely Buy At Offutt’s Mather Mathers Mather Bros E. Wash. St A. F. F. Club Arch Preserver Shoes Matrix Shoes Davis Shoe CO Victor Records Mather Bros.—Jewelers
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