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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1916

Page

3

Hershey Chapter Supper Enjoyable

The Hershey chapter of the First Presbyterian church held a rainy evening supper indoors for 45 members and husbands with praise for the planning committee. A separate decoration committee for Children's Day was appointed including Mrs. J. S. Muffley as chairman and eight others.

Hershey First Presbyterian Church William Atkinson F. L. van Wert Clarence Bower Frank Hyde J. I. Muffley James Stewart J. S. Muffley O. P. Brown Thomas Hughes Thomas Liggett W. S. Wheeler David Long Carolyn Haney Catherine Gibson

Pretty Wedding in St. Columba Church Youngstown CO

Miss Adelaide Marie Hughes became the bride of John McGrath in St. Columba Church. The ceremony was by Rev. Fr. Mears with Miss Eileen Graney as bridesmaid and Geo. F. Mallory as best man. The couple will reside in a Hilton avenue bungalow after August 10.

St. Columbia’s Church Youngstown Adelaide Marie Hughes John McGrath Fr. Mears Eileen Graney Geo. F. Mallory Geo. H. Hughes Gros de Londres Miss Graney McGrath Cleveland Detroit Canada Hilton Avenue Evan Davis Teresa Quinn Geo. Phillips William Johnson Roscamp New Castle Crawshaw Sharon New Castle High School

Mrs Pyle Hosts O M K Club Evening at Arling ton

Mrs Margaret Pyle of the Arling ton hotel entertained the O M K club Tuesday evening. Music by Mrs Henry Horchler was an enjoyable feature and the affair was delightfully informal. Red carnations decorated the room, covers were laid for 14, and favors were baskets of candy. Special guests were Mrs Mary E Snyder and Mrs George Senheiser and in two weeks Mrs William Thayer of Shaw street will entertain.

Margaret Pyle Arlington Hotel O. M. K. Club Henry Horchler Mary E. Snyder George Senheiser William Thayer Shaw Street

Evening Park Supper and Dance Draws Local Teens

A cheerful group of youths held supper in the park on Tuesday evening and followed with dancing. Attendees included Misses Helen Lehan Irene Lehan Margaret Ryan Genevieve Ryan Anna Brodbeck and Messrs Leroy Smith Garth Edmundson William Moore Robert Hamilton Kenneth Jones William McKee and William Wallace.

Helen Irene Lehan Margaret Genevieve Ryan Anna Brodbeck Leroy Smith Garth Edmundson William Moore Robert Hamilton Kenneth Jones William McKee William Wallace

Luncheon Concludes Altruistic Circle Season

Red and white flowers filled the luncheon table at the home of Mrs. J. W. Sarver on Fairmount Avenue as the Altruistic circle held a concluding meeting. Eight covers were set with aides Miss Lillian Sarver and Miss Vesta Snyder assisting. Sewing was the afternoon’s diversion and plans for a picnic were made.

J. W. Sarver Fairmont Avenue Lillian Sarver Vesta Snyder

Kensington social notes and upcoming weddings listed

Mrs. Robert Houk hosts on Allen street while the Colonial club meets at Mrs. James Boughter. The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Douds and Joseph Calhoun Jr. is set for 8 pm at First Presbyterian. Numerous Kensington groups and YWCA events fill the civic calendar with teas picnics luncheons and parties through June.

Robert Houk Allen Street S. O. B. Kensington Colonial Club James Boughter Chestnut Street Elizabeth Douds Joseph Calhoun, Jr First Presbyterian Church Charlotte Taylor Edwin F. Norris West Grant Avenue James Roughter Queen Sewing Circle Elizabeth Morgan L. L. Douglas L. L. Kensington Coterie Club Ella Cromwell Katherine Nelson Oak Leaf

West Side School Teachers Enjoy Picnic and Surprise Shower

The teaching staff of West Side school gathered Tuesday evening at Mr and Mrs Matthews home on Youngstown road for a picnic dinner. They were met at stop 45 and later surprised Miss Florence Wilson with a silver shower as she plans a summer wedding. Special guests included Mrs Ashley Hill and Miss Jessie Wilson.

West Side School Thomas Matthews Youngstown Road Florence Wilson Ashley Hill Jessie Wilson

Marriage of Katherine Parks and Frank Axe Quiet City Event

Miss Katherine Louise Parks and Frank Albert Axe were married Tuesday at 3 PM in the bride’s mother’s home, 8 East North Street. Rev. M. B. Riley officiated. only family witnesses. The bride wore white. a dinner followed. Axe is the son of Tyson and lives with the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Katherine Louise Parks Frank ‘Albert Axe New Wilmington Susan Annabel East North Street M. B. ‘Riley Tyson Axe Pennsylvania Railroad

Remley and Brest to Wed at First Baptist Church

Thursday morning at 10 o clock Miss Ruth Remley and H Clyde Brest will be married in the First Baptist Church with Dr H J Whalen officiating. They will be attended by Miss Elsie Nickum and Raymond McConnell and a dinner will follow at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs W D Remley of Croton avenue. They will go to housekeeping at 735 Court street.

Ruth Remley H. Clyde Brest First Baptist Church H. J. Whalen Elsie Nickum Raymond McConnell W. D. Remley Croton Avenue Court Street

Emanon Club Meet Plans Luncheon at Sage Home

Miss Grace Crill hosted the Emanon club on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Clement Parker as guest. They enjoyed the usual program and arranged a luncheon at Mrs. Raleigh Sage's Beckford street home in the near future.

Grace Crill Adams Street Emanon Club Clement Parker Raleigh Sage Beckford Street

Kensington in Wallace Avenue Home Party

The concluding party of a series given by Mrs. George Alexander Carpenter of Wallace avenue was an enjoyable event this afternoon. A wealth of garden flowers were attractively arranged throughout the rooms and dainty refreshments were served. Aides were Mrs. George S. Long and Mrs. William B. Howe. Mrs. Silas Smith of Chevy Chase, D. C., was an out of town guest.

George Alexander Carpenter Wallace Avenue George S. Long William B. Howe Silas Smith Chevy Chase D. C

Harold Curtis Plans Summer Visit and South American Trip

Harold Curtis, an instructor at Columbia University, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Gram Curtis of North Jefferson Street. He will stay until June 15, then sail to New York on the 17th for a trip to South America and plans to return around the first of September.

Harold Curtis Columbia University Gram Curtis North Jefferson Street New York South America

Walnut street dancer Ward Hamaker heads to New York with Joan Sawyer

Ward Hamaker of Walnut street leaves for New York to join Miss Joan Sawyer as a dancing partner. They will appear at the Palace theatre in the metropolis.

Ward Hamaker Walnut Street Pittsburg New York Joan Sawyer Metropolis Palace Theatre

Engagement Party Honors Ruth FE Remley Ahead of Croton nuptials

Miss Elsie Nickum on Superior Street hosted Tuesday evening to honor Miss Ruth FE Remley of Croton Avenue, whose marriage to H Clyde Brest is planned for Thursday. Hostess's mother and Mrs John G Weyer assisted in serving as twelve dined.

Elsie Nickum Superior Street Ruth FE. Remley Croton Avenue H. Clyde Brest John G. Weyer

Mr and Mrs McKay Visit Grandparents En Route West

Mr and Mrs A W McKay and their son from Orlando Florida arrived today to visit Mrs McKay’s parents Mr and Mrs Gram Curtis. They are en route to California with Mr McKay staying briefly while his wife and son plan an extended visit.

A. W. McKay Orlando, Fla

High School Classes Hold Indoor Picnic

Rain disrupted outdoor plans at Cascade Park and Wilmington Junction. Junior and Sophomore students pooled resources to host an indoor picnic in the school cafeteria today.

Cascade Park Wilmington Junction

Informal Event for Bride Elects Miss May Lewis and Miss Patterson

Dorothea Keast of Wallace avenue hosted an informal Tuesday evening with Miss May Lewis and Miss Eliza beth Patterson. A round of games provided amusement and pleasant refreshments were served.

May Lewis Elizabeth Patterson Dorothea Keast Wallace Avenue

Ladies of Waldo Street Entertained by T O U Club

Miss Anna Thomas hosted a Tuesday evening gathering with help from her sister Miss May Thomas. In one week Miss Anna Jones of Bleakley Avenue will entertain, continuing the club’s social sequence.

Anna Thomas Waldo Street T. O. U. Club May Thomas Anna Jones Bleakley Avenue

Dinner At Mrs Haid's Delights Delaware Ladies

A prettily appointed dinner at the home of Mrs. A B Haid on Delaware avenue attracted many guests Tuesday evening at six. Miss Nora Martin and Miss Helen Allen attended with Irene Young Frieda Foulke and Hazel Young and music provided a diversion later.

A. B. Haid Delaware Avenue Nora Martin Helen Allen Irene Young Frieda Foulke Hazel Young

Postponed Oak Leaf Kensington Meeting

The Oak Leaf Kensington meeting with Mrs Katherine Nelson of East Washington Street is postponed for one week due to illness in the family.

Oak Leaf Kensington Katherine Nelson East Washington Street

Kensington entertains Kensington group with needlework

Mrs. Harvey Martin of Croton Avenue hosted N. H. B. Kensington on Tuesday afternoon with needlework and refreshments as the highlights of the gathering.

Harvey Martin Croton Avenue N. H. B. Kensington

Mercer street resident hosts T E W club gathering

Miss Olwen Perrott of Mercer street entertained the T E W club Tuesday evening assisted by her sister Mary. Miss Emile Christ man was a guest and next Tuesday the club will picnic at the park.

Olwen Perrott Mercer Street Mary Emile Christman

Miss Elizabeth Butz Hosts Thursday Lawn Party

Miss Elizabeth Butz daughter of Mr and Mrs F P Butz will entertain at a Thursday afternoon party at 2 30 oclock a lawn party if the weather is suitable a Moody avenue home affair

Elizabeth Butz F. P. Butz Moody Avenue

Snyder and Culver Granted Cumberland Marriage License

A marriage license was granted at Cumberland Maryland on Tuesday to William Leroy Snyder of Sharon and Oral Culver of New Castle.

Cumberland, Md William Leroy Snyder Sharon Oral Culver New Castle

Cottage Prayer Meeting At 25 Morton Street

In Religious and Fraternal Circles a cottage prayer meeting will be held at the home of Charles Chamberlain 25 Morton street Thursday evening at 7 45 led by Mr Covert. Everyone is welcome. The Truth Seekers Spiritualist church has discontinued further meetings until cool weather.

Charles Chamberlain Morton = street Mr. Covert Truth Seekers Spiritualist Church

Ellen Stuart and Robert Mc Watty Russell wedding in New York

The wedding of Miss Ellen Stuart of New York to the Rev. Robert Mc Watty Russell Jr formerly of New Wilmington took place Tuesday at 4 pm in Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York. Russell serves as traveling secretary for the Students Forward Movement.

Ellen Stuart New York Robert McWatty Russell, Jr New Wilmington Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Russell Students Forward Movement

Adams Street Y F F Club Hosts Needlework Social

Mrs Ross Lankbeil hosted the Y F F club on Tuesday evening on Adams street with needlework and refreshments. Mrs Albert attended as a special guest. In two weeks Mrs Fred Miller of Allen street will be hostess.

Ross Lankbeil Adams Street Albert Fred Miller Allen Street

Central Presbyterian Women Meet Friday at Mrs McConnell’s

The Women s Home and Foreign Missionary society of Central Presbyterian church will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the home of Mrs Mary McConnell on West Washington street.

Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society The Central Presbyterian Church Mary McConnell West Washington Street

Willard Council Initiation Trip and Home Mission Meeting

Members of Willard Council No. 46 travel to Pittsburg Friday evening for a 60 member initiation by the degree team. A banquet follows, replacing the lodge meeting. The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Friday at 3 PM at Mrs. S. M. Rearke’s home 311 East Wallace Ave. The home mission year closes June 15, and members are urged to bring mite-boxes and dues.

Willard Council Pittsburg Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church S. M. Rearke East Wallace Avenue

Miss Elizabeth Vance to Receive BA at Oberlin Commencement

Friends report Elizabeth Vance daughter of J C Vance of 224 Shaw Street will receive the Bachelor of Arts degree at Oberlin College’s 83rd annual commencement on June 14.

Elizabeth Vance J. C. Vance Shaw Street Oberlin College

Dinner Tonight at YWCA by Oak Street Teachers

Oak Street teachers host a dinner at the YWCA this evening at 5 30 oclock. Covers are set for 18 attendees.

Oak Street

Social club meeting at home of Mrs Gold on Morris Street

After the meeting a social hour featured victrola music and refreshments. The next regular meeting is set for the first Wednesday of July at the home of Mrs David Jinks on Prospect Street.

Daniel Gold Morris Street David Jinks Prospect Street

Prayer meeting leads Epworth church event

A. E. Stitzinger will lead the prayer meeting at Epworth M E church this evening. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Croton Avenue M E church meets Thursday at 2 30 PM in Mrs. James Bradley's home 1104 Delaware Avenue for the last meeting of the year urging full attendance.

A. E. Stitzinger Epworth M. E. Church Woman's Home Missionary Society Croton Avenue James Bradley Delaware Avenue

Local Notes From Fraternal and Club Activities

A Croton line service will end at 2 o clock. Mrs H E Corban will lead the lesson. The Lady Maccabees plan their regular review Friday evening at the K of P hall.

Lady Maccabees K. of P. Hall

Stephenson F M E church to host SOA bank offering meeting

The Stephenson circle of the F M E church will hold the SOA bank offering meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. E E Marshall on Hazelcroft avenue.

Stephenson F. M. E. Church Soa Bank E. E. Marshall Hazelcroft Avenue

Mizpah Circle Chooses Picnic Plans At Park

Mrs Nelson Siebert of Quest street will entertain Section One of the First Baptist church Friday at 2 PM Mizpah Circle held a Mizpah meeting in First Presbyterian parlors Tuesday evening with papers by Mrs Walter Conover Mrs Claude Bagnall Mrs Helen Leathers and Mrs Magill Plans were made for a park picnic on July 13.

King’s Daughters First Methodist Church Frank Fischer J. H Clemens W. L. Beal Earl Thompson E. P. Morrison L. M. Buchanan W. H. Ross Nelson Siebert Quest Street First Baptist Church First Presbyterian Church Walter Conover Claude Bagnall Helen Leathers Magill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Metzer’s Mr. Owens Bell 2188 Owens McGoun Brown & Hamilton Bell Phone Kodak Kensington T. O. U. Club Meeting Party For Children Cumberland Cottage Prayer Meeting Y. F. F. Club Missionary Meeting King's Daughters Euwer’s Cyrae Ay Gabe Say Body Brussels Axminster Bugs Brussels Ingram Carpet Square Yard Ladies’ Aid Society Fourth Presbyterian Church Stephenson Circle Mizpah Circle Howard Magill David Kerr Reynolds Street Regent Theatre
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