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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1942

Page

3

WIMER BISSELL WEDDING SET FOR JUNE 24 AT WESTMINSTER

Miss Idylline Russell Wimer, daughter of the county treasurer and Mrs. Earl Wimer, Highland Avenue, will wed Midshipman William Withington Bissell, son of Dr. and Mrs. Wayne W. Bissell of Jameson Memorial Hospital. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 30 in Westminster College chapel New Wilmington.

Idylline Russell Wimer Earl] Wimer Highland Avenue William Withington Bissell Wayne W. Bissell Jameson Memorial Hospital Westminster College Chapel New Wilmington

Marie McCann Receives Bachelor of Education

Degree of Bachelor of Education conferred on Miss Marie McCann at Duquesne University Pittsburgh on May 31. Attending from here were her parents brother and several relatives.

Marie McCann M. P. McCann Northview Avenue Duquesne University Pittsburgh Miss McCann Martin P. S. Travers Elizabeth Margaret Philip McCann William McCann

Amerita Club Hosts Evening Card Party

Mrs. Joseph Panella of Huey avenue entertained the Amerita club Thursday evening at her home. Tables of 500 were in play with prizes to Mrs. Marie Frabetta, Mrs. Nicholas Altobelli, and the club taken by Mrs. Andrew George. A lunch was served with Mrs. Norman Weller aiding. On June 18 Mrs. Andrew George of Sampson street will entertain.

Joseph Panella Huey Avenue Amerita Club Marie Frabetta Nicholas Altobelli Andrew George Norman Weller Sampson Street

Mrs Peggy Asselton Hosts Delphic Club Gathering

Miss Peggy Asselton of Grant street entertained the Delphic club at her home Wednesday evening with dancing and sewing as pastimes. The hostess mother Mrs Asselton served lunch. The next meeting will be June 17 with Peggy Wallace on Mercer street and officers to be elected.

Peggy Asselton Grant Street Delphic Club Asselton Peggy Wallace Mercer Street

Spoon Club Luncheon Bridges Guests Play Cards

Spoon club members gathered at Mrs. John Elder's East Falls Street home on Friday afternoon for a luncheon bridge. Sixteen guests were seated, prizes awarded to Miss Mary Pearson, Mrs. Edward Beadel, Mrs. Edna Uber, and Mrs. David H. Long, with another party planned for Friday June 19.

Spoon Club John Elder East Falls Street Mary Pearson Edward Beadel Edna Uber David H. Long

Auxiliary honors service man in local home

N A L C Auxiliary members and husbands gathered at Mrs. Harry Barnes home on Wallace avenue to honor Carroll Forrest who has enlisted in the Navy and will leave the city this weekend. Forrest is a letter carrier at the local office and the first from the group to enter active service.

N.A.L.C Harry Barnes Wallace Avenue Carroll Forrest Forrest George Parker Robert Maxwell Tom Davis Mr. Forrest

Reunited Ladies League Social at Mrs Campbell Home

Members of the Reunited Ladies League were entertained Thursday evening at Mrs M Campbell's Boston avenue home. Prize winners in the card contests were Mrs C M Shuler Mrs Ralph Phillips and Mrs George Nolte. A repast followed and plans were made to meet again in two weeks with Mrs Charles Brickner of Princeton to host.

Ladies League M. Campbell Boston Avenue C. M. Shuler Ralph Phillips George Nolte Charles Brickner Princeton

Lamoree Family Attends Hill Preparatory Commencement

Mr and Mrs George Lamoree of East Leasure avenue travel to Pottstown Pennsylvania for commencement exercises at Hill Preparatory School where their son Bill Lamoree is in the graduating class.

George Lamoree East Leasure Avenue Pottstown Hill Preparatory School Bill

Rehearsal Dinner for Miriam Woolcock and Oscar Riley

Courter D. Mills hosted a 16 guest rehearsal dinner at an New Wilmington inn for the wedding party of Miriam Woolcock and Oscar Riley at the First Christian church. The bridal party includes Alison Ostraner as maid of honor and Mrs. Robert Scott Tully as matron of honor with several bridesmaids.

Miriam Woolcock Oscar Riley First Christian Church Courter D. Mills North Beaver Street Mr. Mills New Wilmington Miss Woolcock Alison Ostraner New York City Robert Scott Tully Mount Lebanon Pittsburgh Dorothy Riley Ruth Hildebrand Clarissa Duff Virgina Callahan Nancy Tully Susan Tully David S. Provance Mr. Riley Mills John S. Riley, Jr Daniel B. Woolcock, Jr

Local Couple Marries in Spartensburg South Carolina

Mrs. Rhoda Cambaugh announces the marriage of her niece Evelyn Cunningham of 722 Monroe Street to Private Harold Dickson of Camp Croft South Carolina. The ceremony was held May 27 at the First Baptist church parsonage Spartensburg with Dr E Gibson Davis officiating. The couple’s attendants were Private and Mrs Martin Quimby of Spartensburg. Evelyn plans to return to work at the American Can Company. Harold remains at Camp Croft during training.

Rhoda Cambaugh Butler Avenue Evelyn Cunningham Monroe Street Harold Dickson Camp Croft South Carolina F . Dickson Cunningham Avenue First Baptist Church Spartensburg E. Gibson Davis Martin Quimby S. C New Castle American Can Company Infantry Messenger Center

Club entertains with games at Mrs Gere's home

The 1935 club enjoyed games hosted by Mrs Harry Gere on Clenmore boulevard Friday evening with white elephant prizes for each round. Lunch was served with help from Mrs James Allen. On Monday June 15 Mrs Ronald Mielke of Winter avenue will entertain.

Harry Gere Clenmore Boulevard James Allen Ronald Mielke Winter Avenue

Garden party enjoyed by First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church held a garden party Thursday at Mrs. Le Roy Martin's home. Officers were installed by Mrs. Charles T. Metzler and reports praised. Guest speaker Mrs. Howard Magill spoke on Love in the Garden, with musical selections by Patsy Stitzinger and Alma Broadhead noting China and its people.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church LeRoy Martin Albert Street W. H. Williams J. A. Porte Cascade Park Charles T. Metzler Ralph Hay Ralph Snyder Laura Strickler Paul Fombelle Harry Cook Beaver Valley Jessie McCommon Alma Broadhead China William Hammond South America Stanley Rees Patsy Stitzinger Howard Magill Williams Perry McCune Bert McKibben Dallas Hildebrand Sam Freed Walter Russell Stanley Reese Mesdames Beck and Fisher

Arimathea Bovard Honored At Evening Home Wedding

Miss Arimathea Bovard of Court Street will wed Ray Smith of Mt. Lebanon in a home ceremony at 8 o'clock tonight. A bridal shower hosted by Miss Peggy Pattison featured dolls marked for 15 guests and gifts delivered by Miss Jeanne Bovard. Out of town guests included Grove City College friends Eleanor McDougal Sharon Adelaide Blair Erie and Mildred Atkinson Mt. Lebanon. Bovard teaches at Plaingrove High School.

Arimathea Bovard Court Street Ray Smith Mt. Lebanon Peggy Pattison R. H. Pattison Jeanne Boward Grove City College Friends Bovard Eleanor Mce Dougal Sharon Adelaide Blair Erie Mildred Atkinson Plaingrove High School

Past Noble Grand Club Plans July Cascade Park Picnic

Members of the Past Noble Grand club Rachel Rebekah lodge No 40 met at Mrs Kathe Withers home in Walma with co host Mrs Viola Buell. They scheduled a basket picnic for July 6 at Cascade park with Mrs Stella Kilbreath and Mrs Louella River as hostesses. Cards contests awarded prizes to Mildred Campbell Susie Waid Nellie Tribby and Sara McCormick. B S club members gathered at Nettie Passaretti s Shadyside home Thursday for Cara playing with prizes to Louise Tempesta and Edith DeCaprio Teresa Cassella won the club taken and Genevieve Fusco assisted by the hostess at lunch. Adeline Tempesta of 719 South Mill street will be hostess on June 18.

Noble Grand Club Rachel Rebekah Lodge Kathe Withers Walma Viola Buell Cascade Park Stella Kilbreath Louella River Mildred Campbell Susie Waid Nellie Tribby Sara McCormick B. S Nettie Passaretti Shadyside Cara Louise Tempesta Edith DeCaprio Teresa Cassella Genevieve Fusco Adeline Tempesta South Mill Street

Missionary Society Picnic at Chapin Road Cottage

Members of the Phillips Missionary Society of the First Christian church plan a picnic meeting at R. L. Boyd's Chapin road cottage next Tuesday at noon. The committee includes Mildred Smith Mrs Harold Blewitt and Mrs Charles Colnor. Daniel Leasure Auxiliary No 52 meets Monday at 7 15 PM in the American Legion Home for a short business period and a social time with members and friends.

Phillips Missionary Society First Christian Church R. L. Boyd Chapin Road Mildred Smith Harold Blewitt Charles Colnor Daniel Leasure American Legion

Hi-Lo-Bridge Club Hosts Tea Room Evening

Hi-Lo-Bridge club members gathered in a tea room on Thursday evening with hostess Mrs Curt Hutchinson in charge. Prizes went to Miss Frances Gibson, Mrs James Boris, and Miss Kay Anderson with guest Mrs Alberda Schnable. They planned next session in two weeks with Mrs Eleanor Mason on Winter avenue.

Hi-Lo-Bridge Club Curt Hutchinson Frances Gibson James Boris Kay Anderson Alberda Schnable Eleanor Mason Winter Avenue

T I club hosts card evening at Mrs Carvella home

Members of the T I club enjoyed a Thursday card night at Mrs Mike Carvella home on South Jefferson street. Prizes went to Mary Martucci Mrs A Bullano and Mrs John Mastrangelo. A breakfast outing was planned for Thursday June 11 at Cascade Park with special guest Mrs Louis Gaspar. Lunch ended with the final Y menu on terrace tables. The regular meeting is set for Thursday June 18 with Frank Boron on Moravia street.

T. I. Club Mike Carvella Jefferson Street Mary Martucci A. Bullano John Mastrangelo Cascade Park Louis Gaspar Frank Boron Moravia Street

L O L Members Host Visiting Officials in Neshannock Meeting

Members of the L O L met Friday evening in Neshannock avenue rooms with guests Mrs Mary Barber installing deputy of Butler Mrs Minnie Davis supreme trustee Mrs Kowen state treasurer and Mrs Mc Connell worthy mistress of the Butler lodge The visitors spoke and prizes in 500 fell to Mrs Mary Osier Mrs Minnie Davis Mrs Mary Barber and Mrs Camilla Boyd A lunch followed and the meeting adjourned until June 19.

Neshannock Avenue Mary Barber Butler Minnie Davis Kowen McConnell Butler Lodge Mary Osier Camilla Boyd

G K W club plans dinner at local cafe

Members of the G. K. W. club are planning a dinner party at a cafe in the near future. The last meeting was held recently at Mrs G. E. Shaffer's home on Second Street where guests were entertained informally. Refreshments were served with Mrs Emme Frankton assisting.

G. K. W. Club G. E Shaffer Second Street Emme Frankton

Conner McDowell Nuptials Celebrate Grove City Wedding

Miss Alice Conner and James L. McDowell wed at Center Presbyterian Church Grove City with Rev. Cresent Hunt officiating at 7 30 p m June 4 The bride wore white satin with seed pearl crown veil and orange blossom bouquet Jane Conner was maid of honor Bridesmaids included Mrs John Hummerick and Miss Francis McDowell Norman McDowell served as best man The reception followed at the Conder residence The couple plans a short trip Mrs Elder and Miss Roberta Elder attended with others.

St. Monicas Church Wampum Vera VanSovich Walter VanSovich Stanley Yaro George Yaro East Side F. A Maloney Mary Ann van Sovich Elenore Wolovich Pittsburgh Michael Kovach Peter van Sovich Yaro Wampum High School Shenango Pottery New Castle Senior High School Irwin Works Center Presbyterian Church Grove City Alice Conner Edgar Conner James L. McDowell Frank McDowell Cresent Hunt Jane Conner John Hummerick Francis McDowell Norman McDowell Albert Snyder Olive McClure Roberta Elder J Ed. Elder Delaware Avenue New Castle Conder J. E. Elder Fide McDowell J C. Penny Co M McDowell Cooper- Besemer Works

Preston's Family Returns From Greer Graduation

Mr and Mrs John Ray Preston of East Lincoln avenue returned from Birmingham Pennsylvania where their daughter Joanne participated in Greer preparatory school for girls graduation exercises held Sunday May 30. Other local guests included Joanne's sister Patti her grandmother Mrs HG Preston and aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Robert J L Preston.

John Ray Preston East Lincoln Avenue Birmingham Greer Preparatory School For Girls Joanne Pattie HG Preston Robert JL. Preston

Club Hosts Cards and Prizes at Cecar Street Gathering

Mrs. Harry Gilmore of Cecar street hosted the M and N Co club with Thursday afternoon card playing and prizes won by Mrs. Harriet Nowling. Mrs. Catherine Scanion and Mrs. Betty Wharton attended. On June 18 Mrs. Mary Matthews of Clayton street will entertain the club.

Harry Gilmore Cecar Street M and N Co Harriet Nowling Catherine Scanion Betty Wharton Mary Matthews Clayton Street

Third U P Church L B class meets at Mrs Kocher home

Members of Section A of the L B class of the Third U P church met at Mrs Joan Kocher's Maryland avenue home Thursday evening. After devotions they sewed and enjoyed other pastimes. Lunch was served by the hostess with Ninnie Howard assisting. Special guest Mrs Fannie Vevans from Wilkinsboro attended. Next meeting is set for June 18 with Mrs Frank Plush on Wilmington avenue.

U. P Church Joan Kocher Maryland Avenue Ninnie Howard Fannie Vevans Wilkinsboro Prank Wilmington Avenue

Theatre party hosts and lunch at tearoom

Mrs. Rose DeRoberts entertained the NBB club at a theatre party downtown on Thursday evening. Afterward they gathered in a tearoom where a dainty lunch was served on June 18 hosted by Mrs. Anthony Mazzocco of Sankey Street.

Rose DeRoberts NBB Anthony Mozzocco Sankey Street

Mrs Braham Attends Smith College Events in Northampto n

Mrs W Walter Braham of Harecroft Avenue and her daughter Isabel travel to Northampton Mars to attend Smith College commencement activities. Mrs Braham plans to attend the twenty fifth reunion of her class.

W. Walter Braham Harecroft Avenue Isabel Northampton Mars Smith College

King Humpbert Auxiliary to Meet Sunday Afternoon

Members of the King Humpbert Auxiliary will meet in the hall on Division Street Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock with president Rose Marie Sica in charge.

King Humpbert Auxiliary Division Street Rose Marie Sica

N H G Club Holds Annual Dinner at The Castleton

Members of the N H G club enjoyed their annual dinner party at The Castleton on Thursday evening. Following the dinner the group attended a downtown theatre. On June 16 Nettie Irene Mann of Norwood Avenue will entertain the club for their final meeting.

N.H. G Club Castleton Nettie Irene Mann Norwood Avenue

Mercer Bible Class Picnic at Cascade Park

Members of the Mercer Bible class of Highland United Presbyterian church plan a picnic at Cascade Park Monday evening.

Mercer Bible Highland U. P. Church Cascade Park

Degree of Honor officers to meet Sunday

Officers and drill team members of the Degree of Honor will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the 10.0.F. hall.

Degree of Honor F. Hall

Rachel Rebekah Lodge Meeting Schedules

Monday evening the Rachel Rebekah Lodge No. 40 will meet at the 10 C F Hall on East Washington Street. Additional society details appear on page six.

Rachel Rebekah Lodge No. 40 10.C.F. Hall East Washington Street

Local clubs host card nights with prizes and meals

Mrs. James Steiner on Wilming ton avenue welcomed T H W club members for cards with prizes won by Mrs Clarence Shoup Mrs Clyde Rohrer and Mrs Albert Crowell A post game repast followed assisted by her daughter and Mrs Michael Pazzo On June 11 Mrs L O Rowland of Shaw street will entertain The O F T club met at Mrs Leonard Savior East Washington street with two tables of 500 prizes to Mrs William Bowen Mrs Kenneth Calderwood and Mrs Percy White A lunch was served by the hostess aided by Mrs George Tencer Mrs Thomas Palmer invites the group to her home on June 18

James Steiner Wilmington Avenue T. H. W. Club Clarence Shoup Clyde Rohrer Albert Crowell Michael Pazzo L O. Rowland Shaw Street William Bowen Kenneth Calderwood Percy White George Tencer Thomas Palmer Jackson Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mor Ae Equitable Insurance Equitable M. J. Donnelly The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U. Ss. A N. Mercer St Penna Bride Dad Metzler N. A. L. C. Auxiliary Reunited Ladies League Son Hill Thrift Department New Castle, Pa New Castle Drug Co North Mill St East Washington St Uncle Sam Penn Home Wm. M_ Bender & Sons S. Mill St Reich Charles Lumley Penn Featuring Dale Saunders Happy Houston Three Blue Notes Glee Club First Baptist Group B.S. Club Storage Battery & Electric Service Co Phillips Society T. Tt Conner-Mcdowell Prestons GREER M and M NBB Club Humbert N. GG U. S. War Savings Mercer Bible Class Davis Shoe CO Oxfords T. H. W. Cleab F. T. Club O. F. T. Club Metropolitan Opera Mil St Strauss-Hirshberg MR. and Mrs. Wise Linger Light Dairy Eeaa Lue ITI Wise Luis Thomas Edison FDIC Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
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