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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

23

Mr and Mrs Cooper Host Memorial Day Picnic

Friends of Mr and Mrs H W Cooper who wintered in St Cloud Florida gathered at their New Castle Slippery Rock road country home for a Memorial Day picnic. Forty seven guests shared a noon meal picnic style and an indoor dinner in the evening.

H. W Cooper St. Cloud Florida Homer Leslie Josephine Smith Joe Wimner G. C. Rubel A. E. Yoho Bell Laura Katy Sylvia Sheraman New Castle Charles Baker Dravesburg Ray Newton Ellwood City Wilson L. Brewer

Home Citizenship Members Plan Picnic

On Tuesday June 11 at 1 o clock members of the Home Citizenship Department of the Woman s club will have a picnic at the home of Mrs Ernest Withers on the Harlansburg road. Transportation will be provided by meeting at 12 15 o clock at the Highland United Presbyterian church.

Home Citizenship Department Woman’s Club Ernest Withers Harlansburg Road Highland United Presbyterian Church

Benson Family Lawn Party for Boy's Birthday

Mr and Mrs Bennie Benson of Hillsville hosted a lawn party for their year old son's birthday. Twenty four guests attended and light refreshments were served. The honoree received many gifts.

Bennie Benson Hillsville Bobbie

Jean McGeorge Hosts Shower for Bride Elect Mary Jane Challemer

Jean McGeorge of Highland Avenue hosted a Wednesday evening bridal shower for Mary Jane Challemer of McKeesport with fourteen Westminster College friends. Betty Mason of West Middlesex entertained with musical selections as guests enjoyed refreshments served by Virginia Purdy and Mason. Gifts for the bride's new home were plentiful and appreciated.

Jean McGeorge Highland Avenue Westminster College Mary Jane Challemer McKeesport Betty Mason West Middlesex Virginia Purdy Akron

Laura Bacon to Wed Thomas Grittie

Mrs James Gilmore hosted an announcement party on West Cherry Street for the engagement of Laura Bacon and Thomas Grittie.16 guests attended with cards and telegram poems noting the couple’s June 22 date. Laura is daughter of E R and Mrs Bacon of Grandview Avenue, while Thomas is son of Peter Grittie of Hart Street. Special guests included Grace and Emma Bacon of Hartford Ohio.

James Gilmore West Cherry Street Laura Bacon Thomas Grittie Miss Bacon Ralph Preston E. R. Bacon Emma Bacon Donnie Laura Tom Gosh Grandview Avenue Grittie Peter Grittie Hart Street Grace and Hartford

Cameron Reunion Marks 34th Annual Gathering at Cameron Home

Members of the Cameron families plan their 34th annual reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Cameron on the Perry highway one mile south of Harlansburg Tuesday June 18.

Cameron Harold Cameron Perry Highway Harlansburg

Hannon Nene Wedding in St Marys Church

Miss Catherine J Hannon daughter of Mr and Mrs R P Hannon of Matilda avenue wed Fred H Nene son of the late A G Nene and Mrs Edith Nene at St Marys Church in perfect June weather. Nuptial high mass followed by a reception at the Hannon home and a motor trip departure. The bride, a New Castle High School graduate and longtime stenographer for a local power company, will reside in New Castle after returning. The groom is a New Castle High School graduate employed at Pennsylvania Engineering Works. Guests came from Youngstown Saginaw Pittsburgh and Akron.

St. Mary’s Church Catherine Julia Hannon R. P. Hannon Matilda Avenue Fred H. Nene A. G. Nene Edith Nene New Castle R. D John J. Hannon Church of Nativity Pittsburgh Helen Hannon Anthony Nene Frank Gribben Castleton Hannon Nene New Castle High School Pennsylvania Power Company Pennsylvania Engineering Works Youngstown Saginaw, Mich Akron Ohio

Ne Ca Hi Graduation Dinner Dance At Cathedral

The Ne Ca Hi senior class dinner dance for 340 graduates filled the Scottish Rite Cathedral with festive tables and dancing to a local orchestra. James Newell led as toast master while Audrey Bridenbaugh and Vincent Kelley chaired the event ahead of Friday's diploma ceremony.

Cathedral Bess Gailey James Newell Audrey Bridenbaugh Vincent Kelley F. L. Orth C. C. Green

Newlyweds on Tour of Western Cities

Mr and Mrs James Russell Minner wed at Neshannock Presbyterian New Wilmington with maid of honor Ruth Nevin and best man Robert McCaslin. After a wedding dinner in Zelienople they began a Western tour to Dallas and other cities. they will live on New Castle Street in New Wilmington after June 15.

Dallas Texas James Russell Minner Neshannock Presbyterian Church New Wilmington W. F Byers Minner Mary Lib Wilson William S. Wilson Waugh Avenue T. Minner East Neshannock Avenue Ruth Nevin Robert McCaslin New Wilmington High School Slippery Rock State Teachers College Minner & Lamb New Castle Street

Bridge Shower for June Bride Elect

Miss Helen Kelly, bride elect of William Grammel, was surprised at a Cumberland Avenue bridge shower hosted by Miss Betty Woodring. Guests enjoyed card games and prizes won by Mrs. Betty Porter and Miss Ruth Chapman. The host revealed the wedding date on ice cream bricks as June 12.

Helen Kelly William Grammel Betty Woodring Cumberland Avenue Betty Porter Ruth Chapman St. Petersburg Fla

Fleeger Freeman Wedding in St Josephs Church

Elizabeth Fleeger and Charles Freeman Jr wed in a 9 30 morning ceremony at St Josephs Church. The bride, a private nurse from New Castle, wore a white taffeta gown with seed pearl veil. the groom is from Alexandria Virginia, employed by York Air Conditioning. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with out of town guests from Struthers Warren Youngstown and Alexandria. The couple plans a week trip to Atlantic City before settling in Alexandria Virginia.

Miss Fleeger Beulah Filban James Cypher Freeman Atlantic City Alexandria Struthers Warren Youngstown New Castle

Double Wedding Planned for De Carbo Sisters and Rezeznik Reda

On Saturday June 8 at 9 30 in St. Vitus Church Frances and Elizabeth De Carbo will wed Joe Rezeznik and James Reda. Frances maid of honor Ernestine Fair and best man Joe Toscano. Elizabeth maid of honor Erma Williams and best man Harry Farina. Junior attendants Judy Santee Charles DeCarbo Jr Sonny Ross. Dinner at The Castleton at noon and an all day reception follow.

Frances Elizabeth DeCarbo Joe Rezeznik James Reda St. Vitus Church Charles de Carbo Maitland Street Ernestine Fair Mr. Rezeznik Agnes Rezeznik Joe Toscano Elizabeth Erma Williams Mr. Reda Ralph Reda Fourth Avenue Beaver Falls Harry Farina Judy Santee Charles DeCarbo, Jr Sonny Ross Castleton

Miss Antoinette DeSalvo Weds Louis Perri in Butler

Miss Antoinette DeSalvo daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank DeSalvo of R D 5 Butler and Louis Perri son of Mrs Perri of Butler united in marriage at St Vitus church in a 9 o clock ceremony officiated by Rev Fr Nicholas DeMita. The bride wore a white satin gown with seed pearl crown and Madonna lilies. Isabel DeSalvo sister of the bride was maid of honor and Ralph Perri brother of the groom was best man. A reception followed at the bride’s home and a wedding trip to New York. They will reside at 114 Wayne street Butler. The groom works for a coal company in Wildwood Pa. Guests came from Hubbard Butler Ellwood City Youngstown and Johnstown New York.

Antoinette DeSalvo Frank DeSalvo Louis Perri Isabel DeSalvo Ralph Perri Donna Lee Buchelli Perri New York Wayne Street Butler Wildwood Hubbard, Butler Ellwood City Youngstown Johnstown N. Y

C D A Troop 11 Holds Monthly Meeting at LaRocco Home

Members of the C D A Troop 11 met at Josephine LaRocco's residence near 301 South Jefferson Street Wednesday evening. The gathering opened with a prayer and included minutes and the treasurer's report. Dainty refreshments were served. Martha Bongivengo will host the next meeting at her Glass Street home.

C. D. of A. Troop 11 Josephine LaRocco South Jefferson Street Martha Bongivengo Glass Street

W.K.S.T. Club Hosts Bridge Evening at Raymond Street

Mrs Clifford Roberts entertained the W K S T club on Raymond street with bridge prizes awarded to Dorothy Silvis and the galloper to Mrs Neil Williams Jr Special guest was Mrs Elroy Lockley A lunch was served with help from Mrs Harry Allen and the club plans a June 19 gathering at Mrs Allen s Ridge street home.

Pandoras Club Hosts Gathering At Arlington Avenue

Mrs. Mary Fiedler hosted Pandoras club members Wednesday at Mrs. Clara Vito’s home 615 Arlington Avenue. High score prizes went to Mrs. Floyd Champ Mrs. Pat Peluso Mrs. Frank Palumbo and Mrs. Ruben Pratt. Pratt observed her wedding anniversary with gifts from the group. Lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs. Vito. The group will meet June 19 with Mrs. Sani Crisci in Cascade.

Mary Fiedler Pandoras Club Clara Vito Arlington Avenue Floyd Champ Pat Peluso Frank Palumbo Ruben Pratt

Thaddeus Stevens Teachers Honor Two Colleagues

Teachers of Thaddeus Stevens school hosted a tea at a local room to honor Miss Helen Ryan and Miss Emma Gibbons. Louise Davies invited guests to her Garfield avenue home where four tables of cards followed dinner. Mrs. Adam McClurg won top score and a repast concluded the evening.

Thaddeus Stevens School Helen Ryan Emma Gibbons Louise Davies Garfield Avenue Adam McClurg

Honoring Hazel Dubrock Birthday Gathering

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. to honor Hazel Dubrock on her birthday with warm greetings and good wishes.

Hazel Dubrock

D. D. Q Card Party Planned for Charity Funds

D. D. Q. Club members sponsor a charity card party to be held Friday evening at the Casa Savoia hall on South Mill Street. Play begins promptly with cards and contests provided. Mrs. Angelo Piligenzi and Mrs. Mike Fazzone lead the arrangements as attendance is expected to be large.

D. D. @ club Casa Savoia Hall South Mill Street Angelo Piligenzi Mike Fazzone

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MR. and Mrs. Cooper Lipton Manent Fay E. W Beauty Washington St. Prior Empire Croquignole Wave Air Indivi Claffey Washington St Hannon-Nene St. Joseph's Church Elizabeth Fleeger Budd Fleeger East Reynolds Street Charles Freeman, Jr Charles Freeman Peter M Schirra DeSalvo- Perri C. D. of A. Troop 11 Jack Gerson Washington At Mill New Castle, Pa Dy Lee Lele Bararya Ghmerica Arthur W. Meek Jeweler East BY Jantzen George Petty Petty Thaddeus Stevens David Llewellyn Bell Avenue Fred Clair Jane Cade D. D O. E. A. Club O. E. A Club J. B. Welker Wilmington Road Elmer Tristman William Panney L. H. Dober Martha Mills Walmo Fred G. Brewster Phone Victor Theatre Davis Shoe CO Davis Arch Shoes THE Davis Arch
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