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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

27

Silver Anniversary Marked With Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Jacob DeFonso observed their silver wedding anniversary with a Wednesday evening gathering at 624 East Reynolds Street and a 930 am mass at St Josephs church. The service featured Rev Fr Joseph A Doerr and Fr Gerard O M Cap as deacon in ceremony. A dinner followed at the Reynolds Street home and many gifts were exchanged.

Jacob DeFonso East Reynolds Street St. Joseph’s Church Joseph A. Doerr Pittsburgh Doerr Gerard St. Fidelis Seminary Herman Peter M. Schirra John O. Griffith Reynolds Street

Eight Belles Club Holds Informal Social at Hillcrest Home

Eight Belles club associates enjoyed an informal Wednesday social at Mrs. Leonard Taylor's Hillcrest Avenue home. Mrs. Ben Moore and Mrs. John Papst won honor prizes as cards dominated the evening. A repast followed with Mildred Grigsby and Mrs. Clifford Bradford assisting. Plans for a June 24 picnic were announced.

Belles Club Leonard Taylor Hillcrest Avenue Ben Moore John Papst Mildred Grigsby Clifford Bradford

Co-Workers Honor Miss Betty Smith Bride-Elect

Miss Betty Smith, soon to wed Edward Stone of Boonton New Jersey on June 20, was feted by county treasurers office staff in a surprise shower at a suburban tea room. Contest prizes went to Ann Rocco and Stella Toman with musical numbers by Edna Gibson Esther McCracken Regina Norris and Helen Haug. A crystalware gift and a completed shower cake from Mrs Archie Shoup capped the event.

Betty Smith Edward Stone Boonton N. J Ann Rocco Stella Toman Mary Jo Smith Edna Gibson Esther McCracken Regina Norris Helen Haug Archie Shoup Miss Smith June Shou Cora Mae Newman

A N Club Members Guests Wednesday

Miss Blanche Gainagh hosted the A N club and visitor Miss Mary McLafferty at her West Washington home Wednesday evening. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Clare Grocutt Miss Mary Marsh and Miss Grace Ackerman. A lunch followed. A tureen dinner is planned June 18 at Miss Grace Ackerman’s Stanton avenue home.

Blanche Gainagh West Washington Street A. N. Club Mary McLafferty Bridge Clare Grocutt Mary Marsh Grace Ackerman Stanton Avenue

Vendol advertised relief for constipation and gas

A testimonial from Mrs. Anna Kreutz of Erie Pennsylvania credits Vendol with alleviating long standing constipation and related symptoms such as sour stomach gas bloating dizziness and coated tongue. The ad touts Vendol as a combination of natural extracts and mild alkalis with multiple bodily benefits and notes Eckerd's of New Castle carries the product at 118 E Washington St.

Anna Kreutz Peach St Erie Penna Eckerd’s New Castle Washington St

Mrs C J Roberts reviews Rebecca at Methodist Guild luncheon

Mrs Carrie Jef fery Roberts gave a review of Rebecca for the Guild of the First Methodist church at a 1 pm luncheon on Wednesday. About 130 members attended as tables were hosted by numerous women and spring flowers adorned the dining room.

First Methodist Church Carrie Jeffery Roberts Rebecca James Gilmore E. B. Hawkins Jane Edmunds H. C. Campbell Sidney Lockley Ralph Shiner George Stoddard M. D. Heckert Mary Robinson George Morris Ernest Withers William Davis Paul Patterson C. C. Clark Charles Goodman Chrysler M. R. Hornung Buzzard Robert Meermans W. L. Beal Lucy Marquis Jess Anderson Dick McClelland Harry Thompson Wilbur Sloan Mollie Davis John Emery W. H. Shipler Shaddick W. O. Mayberry John Templeton Mollie Hinkson R. C. Miller Alma Wolverton

Casbero DeCarbo Wedding Attendants Named

Miss Marion Casbero will wed James DeCarbo at St. Lucy's church on June 15. Maid of honor Mamie Frigione and best man Frank Audino lead a large bridal party with junior attendants and ushers from the Casbero, Audino, and DeCarbo families. A noon ceremony precedes a Cathedral reception all day.

Marion Casbero Ralph Casbero Ashland Avenue James DeCarbo Concetta DeCarbo Maitland Street St. Lucy’s Church Mamie Frigione Frank Audino Patty Perrotta Dolley Alfano Joan DeCarbo Erma Felix Nancy Gangalier Agnes Pignato Sophie Qwoc Josephine Audino Nellie Audino Augie Lione Humbert Isabella Louis Catalano Anthony Casbero New Castle Sam Ricci Ellwood City John Caviero Sharon

All-Together Club Hosts Evening at Cubellis Home

Associates gathered at 1057 Adams Street for a meeting of the All-Together club to discuss the annual picnic. Cards sessions crowned high scorers Concetta Leonardo Mary Palumbo and Assunta Orielli who also won the club token amid a hankie exchange and guest gifts. Hostess Elizabeth Cubellis with Anna Dimeco and Caroline Cubellis served lunch as plans for June 19 at Mrs. Bridget De Gennaro’s Fairview Avenue home were announced.

Elizabeth Cubellis Adams Street Concetta Leonardo Mary Palumbo Assunta Orielli Julia McIltrot Angeline Lombardo Anna Dimeco Caroline Cubellis Bridget DeGennaro Fairview Avenue

Elaine Papst Fourth Birthday Party at Home

Mrs. John Papst hosted Elaine Papst’s fourth birthday at 1 West Fairmont Avenue Tuesday. Play games and contests filled the afternoon, followed by lunch prepared by the hostess and aided by Mrs. Harry Ruby and Mrs. Dorothy Bigson. Elaine received many lovely gifts as keepsakes.

Elaine John Papst West Fairmont Avenue Harry Ruby Dorothy Bigson

Women Missionary Society Dinner at Third United Presbyterian

Members enjoyed a lunch in the church social rooms with Miss Minnie Howard in charge. Mrs. James Gorman and Mrs. James Fox led the program. Plans were made for a August picnic. The next meeting is scheduled for September 4.

Women’s Missionary Society Third United Presbyterian Church Minnie Howard James Gorman James Fox

Kahles Ashton Auxiliary to Meet in Legion Home

Kahles Ashton auxiliary members of the Twenty Eighth Division will gather Friday evening June 7 at the Legion Home for a meeting.

Kahles-Ashton Legion Home

Oak Street Teachers Honor Miss Dart on Retirement

Oak Street teachers and guests gathered at The Castleton lounge to honor principal Miss Iretta V. Dart who retires at term end. Gifts were presented by Mrs. Martha Baldauf, with Miss Lilian Sedwick and other faculty attendees enjoying games and social activities.

Oak Street Iretta V. Dart Castleton Lillian Sedwick Geraldine Fry Letty Remley Martha Baldauf Miss Dart Martha Clare Smyth Helen Hinkson Frances Carson Mary Ramsey Marie McElroy Katherine Lienert Ruth Gilliam Anna Dodds Ina Rosenberg Katherine McConaghy

Mrs Stuart Cope Hosts N C T Club Evening

Mrs. Stuart Cope of Lathrop Street hosted the N C T club gathering with bridge and prizes awarded to Mrs. Carl Turner and Mrs. Crawford Andrews. Special guests included Mrs. Theodore Gannett Mrs. Homer Miles and Mrs. Ernest Anderson. Luncheon followed around a nicely decorated table.

Stuart Cope Lathrop Street N.C.T. Club Carl Turner Crawford Andrews Theodore Gannett Homer Miles Ernest Anderson T. Gannett Miles Anderson Highland Avenue

1907 Club Evening At West Washington Street

Mrs. Mary Geddes hosted a Wednesday 1907 club gathering at Mrs. J. C. Carr’s home on West Washington. Two tables of 500 awarded prizes to Mrs. Charles Britton, Mrs. Earle Lock, and Mrs. B. Stephenson. A late repast followed served by the hostess and Mrs. Carr. On June 18 Mrs. Charles Britton to entertain in a local tea room.

Mary Geddes J. C. Carr West Washington Street Charles Britton Earle Lock B. Stephenson Carr

Club Holds Card Scores and Plans Summer Dinner

Mrs Dennis Donnegan and Mrs Charlies Dean won top scores in cards at the 1923 S. L. club meeting held at Mrs Thomas Lallys Orchard street home. A late hour lunch was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Fred Delane. The club will meet June 19 for a tureen dinner at Deanhurst Lakewood the summer home of Mr and Mrs Charles Dean.

Dennis Donnegan Charlies Dean S. L Thomas Lally Orchard Street Fred Delane Deanhurst Charles Dean Lakewood

Edenburg hostess hosts G K W Kensington members

Mrs. Frank Hoffmeister of Eden burg graciously hosted G. K. W. Kensington members at her home on an evening of cards and chat. Dorothy Hoffmeister joined as a special guest and the hostess was assisted by her daughter in serving lunch. On June 19 Mrs. S. L. Johns will receive the group at her Young street home.

Frank Hoffmeister Edenburg G. K. W. Kensington Dorothy Hoffmeister S. L. Johns Young Street

Jedema club hosts guests and card winners noted

Mrs Martha Jane Lanigan and Mrs Clara Kerr were special guests at a Wednesday Jedema club meeting. Mrs Margaret Anangst hosted at Temple Avenue. Card winners were Mrs Edrie Locke and Mrs Lanigan. Refreshments were served. On June 21 Mrs Lanigan will entertain in her new New Bedford Road home.

Martha Jane Lanigan Clara Kerr Jedema Club Margaret Anangst Temple Avenue Edrie Locke Lanigan New Bedford Road

Quilting Club Members Meet at Mrs Himebaugh Home

Members of the W A C Quilting club held an all day gathering at Mrs Lyle Himebaugh's Brooklyn Avenue home on Wednesday. Dinner was served at noon by the hostess and the group honored Mrs William Anderson for her birthday. The time and place of the next meeting will be announced.

W. A. C. Quilting Club Lyle Himebaugh Brooklyn Avenue William Anderson

Y. O. B. Club Met for Regular Card Evening

Y O B club members gathered Wednesday at Mrs. George Keeling’s Audley Avenue home for a regular card game. Top scorers were Mrs. Ed Pritchard and Mrs. John Coughlin. Refreshments were set by the hostess with help from her daughter Lillis and Eleanor Evans. On June 19 Mrs. William Merriman will host the next meeting at her Butler Avenue home.

George Keeling Audley Avenue Ed Pritchard John Coughlin Lillis Eleanor Evans William Merriman Butler Avenue

S. Y. W. Club Plans Tea Room Dinner and Picnic

S. Y. W. club members drove to a popular out of town tea room Wednesday evening for a dinner party and formed a theater party. On June 19 they will motor to a popular beach along the Slippery Rock for a picnic supper.

S. Y. W. Club Slippery Rock

Charity card party marks tenth in series by Court Teresa Irene No 231

Friday at 2 PM members of Court Teresa Irene No 231 C D of A hold the tenth charity card party at the K of C home on North Jefferson Street. Bridge and 500 contests are planned with Mrs. Anne Mulcahy serving as chairwoman.

Teresa Irene No C. D. of A K. of C North Jefferson Street Anne Mulcahy

Thiel College Alumni Banquet Planned at Greenville Church

The Thiel College Alumni banquet will be hosted at Holy Trinity Lutheran church in Greenville on Saturday June 8 1940 with dinner served at 6 o clock. Reservations may be made with Chairman Kenneth Kilner on Main Street Greenville.

Thiel College Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Greenville Kenneth Kilner Main Street

B. W. R. Club Members Meet at Mrs Rose Claire’s Home

Members of the B. W. R. Club gathered in the home of Mrs. Rose Claire to conduct their meeting and discuss club affairs.

B. W. R. Club Rose Claire

Jefferson Street Club Dinner and Dinner Party Winners

On Wednesday evening a covered dish dinner preceded a card playing session at Jefferson street. Mrs Viola Evans won the club trophy while other contests produced awards. Plans were made for another dinner party at Cascade Park on July 19.

Jefferson Street Viola Evans Cascade Park

Wimodausis Club Picnic Moves to Cathedral in Rain

Members of the Wimodausis club planning the annual picnic will attend Friday afternoon at Cascade Park if dry. In case of rain the outing will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral at the same hour.

Cascade Park

Sew A Bit club meeting moved to Mrs Fuleno home

Sew A Bit club members will meet this evening in the home of Mrs John Fuleno on Sutton street, a change from the original plans. The notice appears in The News by mail for readers in New Castle offering one year subscriptions at five dollars.

John Fuleno Sutton Street

Bicycle Rider Injured In Collision Near City Line

Edwin Moore 17 of New Castle is in New Castle hospital with leg injuries a head laceration and abrasions after his bicycle collided with an auto driven by Robert Burns on the Harlansburg road near the city line at 3 20 p m Thursday.

Edwin Moore New Castle New Castle Hospital Robert Burns Harlansburg Road

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Eight Belles Club Banters Stupendous Colesbad Clifton Flats Chinatown Dick Keller Harlem Rogers Hollywood The Carlson Sisters Crazy House Penny Land C. J. Roberts GUILD Casbero All-Together Club Elaine Papst Society Chick Farrell Battle of Music I. V. Dart Kandy Helen Graham Northview Avenue Blanche Lewis Buzt Street J. M. Wiles Butler Road Edward Beadel Rhodes Place H. G. Preston Lincoln Avenue Hugh Davis Ellwood New Castle Road Bessie Red Court Street Theatre Party Bernard Flynn Oakwood Avenue Angeline Miscamarro Hamilton Street Grace Whitlatch Hazel Street Merry Maidens Joanne Dart Wimodausis Friendly Friends William McDevitt Frew Mill Road Losk Alice Costie of Dreams Roland Alan Marshal S. L. Club W. A. C. Quilting Y. O. B. Club ACA Tiia Lie Burke Ray Mill and Anna Neagle Roland Young May Robson Billie Burke Arthur Treacher Marsha Hunt Deeree Herbert Wilcox Isabel Jewell Doris Nolan Rene Lin Irene Dunne and Cary Grant Wife Thiel Wimodausis Club Picnic Dr. Rosenthal Greer Bidg North Mercer St Jefferson Near Grant St Morgan-Burrows Showroom N. Jefferson St DeSoto and Plymouth Washington Street
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