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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1932

Page

3

D A R Chapter Holds Meeting At Mrs Mason Home

The Lawrence chapter D A R met at Mrs. Harry Mason of West Middlesex for a Saturday session presided by Regent Mrs. James T. Ray. Members heard treasurer and historian reports. Vera Simonton won a ten dollar essay prize. delegates and alternates for the York conference were named. a program on Washington at Mt Vernon was presented. next meeting in New Wilmington on June 14 for flag day events.

Harry Mason West Middlesex Lawrence Chapter Dd. A James T. Ray Vera Simonton New Castle Senior High School Pennsylvania York Rebecca Royce Samuel Perry Jennie Morgan S. S. Myers Howard Frew J. C. Raney A. T. Eckles Francis Simonton C. R. McCombs W. R. Campbell E. B. Russell T. Hamilton Laura Marquis Fred C. Donaldson W. W. Campbell John W Norman Offutt W. F. McComb Sarah Bowman F. A. Pinkerson Carl Rodgers E. L. Wilson Joseph Young Sara E. Gill N. G. McClelland M. B. Dinsmore Olive Byers New Wilmington

Worthwhile Kensington Plans Friday Picnic at Cascade Park

Worthwhile Kensington members plan a Friday noon outing at Cascade Park. The event invites all members to join the outdoor picnic set for midday.

Kensington Cascade Park

Girls' Friendly Society Menbers Hold Candle Light Service

The Girls' Friendly Society of St. Andrew's Episcopal church held a candle light service with Rev. Samuel Black and Arch Deacon William C. Foreman. Ten girls were admitted, including Misses Riley Cartwright Hartland and Mrs Ada Riley as associate member. Edith Cowden and Marie Riley received as Senior members. A pageant featured Edith Cowden, Marie Riley and others with eighteen candles tied with maline forming a friendly knot. The choir performed favorite hymns and numbers, while the church decor featured roses and peonies.

Friendly Society of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Samuel Black William C. Foreman Charlotte Riley Virginia Riley Adelaide Cartwright Wilda Price Jean Riley Florence Hitchen Bessie Hartland Elizabeth Mildred Fleeger Ada Riley Edith Cowden Marie Riley G. F. S. Society Anne Owens Elizabeth Allsopp Elizabeth Fleeger Aimee Wright Jane Smith Ann Hitchen Tarry Friendly Society St. Andrews Choir

Bridge Shower for Bride Elect Alberta Brenner

Mrs. Fred Thompson and Mrs. Wesley Rose hosted a bridge party at Beckford Street for Alberta Brenner on her upcoming marriage. Four tables played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Roy Tieche and Miss Brenner. Out of town guests included Mrs. Velma Welch and Mrs. Dora C. Young.

Fred Thompson Wesley Rose Beckford Street Alberta Brenner Roy Tieche Miss Brenner Velma Welch Youngstown Ohio Dora C. Young Elizabeth Patton Ellwood City

Needlecraft Association Guests at Mrs Tullis Home

The West Side Needlecraft Association will be guests of Mrs. E. A. Tullis of West Washington Street Tuesday evening for a social gathering and program.

The West Side Needlecraft Associates E. A. Tullis West Washington Street

White Thompson Families Reunion Set for June 23

The annual White- Thompson families reunion is scheduled for Thursday June 23 at the Willard grange hall with dinner served at noon.

Willard Grange Hall

Musical program at Epworth Church showcases varied solo acts

A community room performance at Epworth M E Church on Tuesday June 7 at 8 15 features numerous acts led by the Epworth Guild Court Street unit. Victor Rice performs a cello solo while Ernest McCreary and Donald Potter headline wind and brass pieces.

Epworth Church Court Street Epworth Guild J. H. Wigton Victor Rice Mr. Mathews Ernest McCreary Benjamin Franklin Leyvole Donald Potter June Fisher Miss Foringer Barbara Schultz Charlotte Andrews Marion Shaffer Herbert DeLillo J. F. Rentz Josephine Johns Louise Davies Elmer Frye Clare Carbough Rose Rice Viola Dufford Racioppo Harmonica Club

Afternoon Shower Honors Bride-Elect Miss Alberta Brenner

Mrs. Fred Thompson hosted a bridge shower at Beckford Street for bride-elect Miss Alberta Brenner. Mrs. Roy Tieche and Miss Brenner shared high honors, with orchid and yellow decor and iris centerpieces. The event concluded with a presentation of gifts for Brenner’s upcoming home.

Fred Thompson Beckford Bridge Alberta Brenner Roy Tieche

D A R Flag Day Planned at New Wilmington

Plans for Flag Day observance in New Wilmington Tuesday June 14 by the Lawrence chapter D A R with Neshannock chapter as guests. Mrs W W Campbell heads the entertainment committee and will preside at Westminster College Little Theater bicentennial program. Tea follows at the Hillside. attendees asked to notify Mrs James T Ray by Friday.

New Wilmington Lawrence Neshannock W. W Campbell Westminster College James T. Ray

Birthday gathering at Hillcrest for Louis Berkheimer

A group of young folks joined Louis Berkheimer at his Hillcrest avenue home Saturday to celebrate his birthday. Mrs. Sidney Smith led entertainment with games and contests while a dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Berkheimer assisted by Mrs. Smith. Guests included Charlene Black Frederick Barkley Paul Rowland Billie Samuels Earl Comstock Eddie Bush Kenneth Brenneman Jay Melvin and the honoree received several handsome gifts.

Louis Berkheimer Hillcrest Avenue Sidney Smith Berkheimer Smith Charlene Black Frederick Barkley Paul Rowland Billie Samuels Earl Comstock Eddie Bush Kenneth Brenneman Jay Melvin

Hokum Club Met at Esther Shaffer Home for Meet and Picnic Plans

The 1930 Hokum club met Friday evening at Esther Shaffer’s New Castle rural route 7 home with Rachel Jones as associate hostess and Alma Hughes as guest. Nine members attended and planned a July 1 family picnic at Shaffer’s house. Emma Bobosky and Alma Hughes won prizes in a kum contest. Lunch was served by Shaffer, Mildred Campbell and Mary Gilkey. Next meeting set at Charlotte Scungio’s home with Mary Gilkey as cohostess on June 17. Edward M. Kerr and family from Gilroy California visit North Beaver street parents for six weeks. Kerr is a prominent fruit grower in California.

Esther Shaffer New Castle R. D Rachel Jones Alma Hughes Emma Bobosky Mildred Campbell Mary Gilkey Charlotte Scungio Edward M. Kerr Alexander Gilroy Calif A. R. Kerr North Beaver Street Mr. Kerr California Kerrs

Weekday Club Calendar of Kensington Area Groups

Calendar lists numerous Kensington clubs with leaders and addresses for Tuesday through Saturday activities. Notable groups include D. O. D., Five-Hundred, We-Ri-Ga-Bridge, Wimodausis, and S. L. clubs, plus Bridge and Canter Bridge events and a Thursday Gold Star Mother meeting.

John Cartwright Temple Avenue Lotus Kensington Fred Gimmell Ellwood Road Bestyette

Infant Honored at Shower Event in New Castle

A stork shower for Norma Jean Pearce six weeks old honored by Miss Esther Reynolds in New Castle. Grace Ackerman and Blanche Gaignach won prizes. refreshments served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Reynolds and sister Mary Rose. Out of town guests included Mrs David Harper of Chicago and Grace Morrissey of Youngstown.

Norma Jean Ralph Pearce Eighth Street Esther Reynolds Superior Street New Castle Hospital Grace Ackerman Blanche Gainagh Reynolds Mary Rose David Harper Chicago Grace Morrissey Youngstown Ohio

Dinner honors visiting club members at Moore Avenue home

Mr and Mrs R G Leslie of Moore avenue hosted a 6:30 dinner for Happy Hour Club members and their husbands on Friday. Guests included Mrs Della Brown of Iowa Mrs Theresa Aye of Ohio and Miss Melda Davenport of this city. A large Iris centerpiece graced the back porch table followed by informal pastimes. The event occurred Friday at Mrs Robert Maybray's Oakwood avenue home.

R. G. Leslie Moore Avenue Happy Hour Club Della*Brown Iowa Theresa Aye Ohio Melda Davenport Robert Maybray Oakwood Avenue

Meeting of Friendship Club Postponed to June 22

The Friendship Club meeting scheduled for Wednesday at Mrs. Louis De Caprio's home on Fairmont Avenue has been postponed due to a death in a member’s family.

Friendship Club Louis de Caprio Fairmont Avenue

Junior Recital by Music Club at Highland U P Church

The Music club announces a junior recital at Highland U P Church on Thursday June 9 at 2 30 pm. Rehearsal is scheduled for Wednesday June 8 at 2 30 pm at the same church.

Music Club Highland U. P

Gowanda Club Meets at Mrs John Jackson Home

Members of the Gowanda club will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs John Jackson on Highland Avenue for their usual session.

Gowanda Club John Jackson Highland Avenue

Mrs Remley to Host N H B Kensington Meeting

Mrs Harry Remley will open her house on Marshall avenue for members of the N. H. B. Kensington who meet in regular session Wednesday afternoon.

Harry Remley Marshall Avenue N. H. B. Kensington

Local callers visit Harbor home of the Ripple couple

Mrs. Lawrence Smith and Mrs. C. L. Senheiser of Pittsburgh along with Mrs. W. H. Smith of 413 Hill Crest Avenue visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ripple in Harbor.

Lawrence Smith C. L. Senheiser Pittsburgh W. H. Smith Hillcrest Avenue Scott Ripple The Harbor

Gramada Kensington Luncheon Hosted by Mrs. Ernest Smith

The Gramada Kensington members will be entertained by Mrs. Ernest Smith on Winter Avenue at a 1 o'clock luncheon on Thursday June 9.

Gramada Kensington Ernest Smith Winter Avenue

Tigers Auxiliary Plans Evening Meeting on South Mill Street

The Tigers auxiliary will hold a special meeting this evening in their rooms on South Mill Street at 8 o'clock. The Orchid team will entertain on this occasion with Mrs George Ross acting as hostess.

Tigers South Mill Street George Ross

1929 Bridge Club Picnic at Cascade Park

Members of the 1929 Bridge Club will gather at Cascade Park on Thursday at noon for a tureen dinner.

Bridge Club Cascade Park

Sewing Wednesday at Jameson Hospital

James Memorial hospital will host its regular weekly sewing session on Wednesday morning. Members of the executive board will attend, and women from the city are invited to join from 9 to 12 to help complete a large number of items for the institution.

the James Memorial Hospital

Ace-Hi Bridge Club Sets Regular Meeting

The Ace-Hi Bridge club will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening with Mrs Louise presiding and members expected to discuss this month’s activities and bridge schedules.

Ace-Hi Bridge Club Louise

West Side Club Hosts Mrs Patrick Thornton

Mrs Patrick Thornton of Boyles Avenue will receive the West Side club members at her home Thursday evening.

West Side Club Patrick Thornton Boyles Avenue

Butler Girls Plan June Picnic With Wag ner and Warnock

Members of the Butler Girls met last week with Mrs. George Wagner on DuShane street and Mrs. Roy Warnock as associate hostess. They enjoyed cards and games in the afternoon and refreshments. On June 24 the group will hold their regular meeting as a picnic.

Butler Girls George Wagner DuShane Street Roy Warnock

1929 Five Hundred Club Meets at Mrs Flynn Home

The 1929 Five Hundred club associates will be received in the home of Mrs. James Flynn on Edison Avenue Tuesday for their regular session. Those not able to attend will call Mrs. J. F. Titus, president.

Kensington W. O. Williams East Wallace Avenue James Lewis Smithfield Street Henel Colchiski East Brook James Flynn Edison Avenue Charles Johnson Moody Avenue West Side J. F. Titus

Patterson Hosts Event at Bil Home

Patterson acts as hostess at the home of her mother Mrs. O N Bil, welcoming guests for an informal gathering.

Patterson O. N. Bilger East Brook

Ss O B Members Hold All Day Quilting Event

Members of the S O B Kensing ton will be entertained at an all day quilting on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Jesse Travers on West State street. A tureen dinner will be served at noon.

S. O. B. Kensington Jesse Travers West State Street

Old Time Rebekahs Meet for Luncheon at Mrs Campbell’s

The Old Time Rebekahs club will meet Wednesday for a 1 o'clock luncheon in the home of Mrs. Edith Campbell at 921 West Washington Street.

Rebekahs Club Edith Campbell West Washington Street

Amity Club to Meet at Rose Gillest’s Home

Miss Rose Gillest of Cunningham Avenue will host Amity club members Tuesday evening at her residence for an informal gathering and discussion.

Amity Club Rose Gillest Cunningham Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lydia E. Pinkham Ain West Side Needlecraft Epworth M. E. Church Hokum Club Jameson Memorial Hospital Canter Bridge Club Mary Whalen South Bay Street Tri-Quad Bridge Club Mae Cromie Harlansburg Road Ethel Uber Lathrop Street Paul Duff West Sheridan Avenue Clarence Welsh Adams Street Wimodausis Club S. L. Club Dennis Donegan Leasure Avenue C. B. Bridge Club Reynolds Suther Louise Patterson Albert Howell Park Way T. L. Vallely East Washington Street Theta-Nu Thomas Aiken Tom Moore Park Avenue Colonial Club Albert Richards East Home Street Marley Scott Wilson Avenue Hilda Henderson Butler Avenue Field Ernest H. Smith East Side Harry Kelley Lakewood Mrs. Otis Brascome Winslow Avenue Fast Side Harrison Street Jean Loveridge Minerva Club Minnie McCandless Wampum Spoon Jennie Marshall Jefferson Street Harold Wharton Park Avene Herman Richards Maryland Avenue Jolly Twelve Albert Perkins Arthur Baldwin P. E. O. Sisterhood William Gordon Beaver, Pa Happy Hour Tigers Auxiliary Enna Jettick Boot Shop Enna Nena J Enna Jettick America Davis Shoe CO Jameson Hospital Regent Gerson Jeweler Penn Theater North Mercer St E. M. McCreary Monieve St. New Castle BELL Emily Holt Meizler’s Butler Jetain Ss. O. B Rebekahs Mather Bros. CO Photographers Association Seavy East Washington St New Castle, Pa A.ud Voile Offutt’s Bargain Centre
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