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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1918

Page

3

Piano Pupils Recital Saturday in Greer Hall

Miss Jennie Davis presents a Saturday recital by her piano pupils in Greer hall with duets and solos by Twila Ward Marie Ketcham Edith Pattison and Grace Slease Edith Berry James Lewis Alliene Pherigo Sadiebelle Duncan Elizabeth Hill Evelyn Anderson Sophia Dobelik Lilah Allen Wilifred Thomas Nema Young Florence Johnson Sophia Dobelik and others including Wagner Liszt and Mendelssohn pieces plus a finale Carry Me Back to Old Virginny by a girls chorus

Jennie Davis Greer Hall Stalts Twila Ward Marie Ketcham Little Rogue Hoffman Elizabeth Randles Fearis Edith Pattison Englemann Grace Slease Edith Berry James Lewis Durand Alliene Pherigo Holst Sadiebelle Duncan Elizabeth Hill Schubert Evelyn Anderson Wach Florence Johnson Sophia Dobelik Evening Star Wagner Liszt Lilah Allen Melody F. Rubenstein Wilifred Thomas Papillin Ed Grieg Paderwski Nema Young Scharwenka Zephyrs Jensen Marie Straub Chopin Margaret Reeder la Chase Rheinberger Godard Schergo Mendelssohn Old Virginny Bland—Girls Chorus

Bride-Elect May Rose Plans June 23 Ohio Wedding

The bride-elect Miss May Rose daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Rose of 250 Scott street has set Sunday June 23 for her marriage to William Wolff of McGee Arizona. The ceremony will be in Ohio with pre nuptial festivities beginning next Saturday as Mrs George H Rose hosts a luncheon and shower at Burts.

Miriam Marlin North Jefferson Street Lowing Youngstown Teleram May Rose A. B. Rose Scott Steet William Wolff Mcthee Ariz Ohio George H. Rose Burt’s

Kensington Club Members Entertained At Butler Avenue Home

Members of the O. F. S. Kensington were entertained Thursday in the home of Mrs. Ralph Grove of Butler avenue. Mrs. Schelly of Vandegrift and Mrs. Bowser of Harrisburg were visitors. Roses and flags decorated the rooms and the aides were Mrs. Eugene Johnston and Mrs. A. L. Whittaker. In two weeks Mrs. John Ingham of Maryland avenue is to be hostess.

O. F. S. Kensington Ralph Grove Butler Avenue Schelly Vandegrift Bowser Harrisburg Eugene Johnston A. L. Whittaker John Ingham Maryland Avenue

Cummings Patterson Wedding in East Brook

A quiet Thursday evening ceremony at 8 o’clock in East Brook home of Mrs. Ida Cummings united Miss Alice E. Cummings and Roy C. Patterson of Sharon. Rev L S Clark officiated for immediate family. The bride, a Slippery Rock State Normal School alumna, recently taught in Beaver Falls. They left for their wedding trip. Patterson works in the clerical department of Savage Arms in Sharon.

Ida Cummings Eastbrook Alice E. Cummings Roy C. Patterson Sharon L. S. Clark Slippery Rock State Normal School Beaver Falls Patterson Savage Arms Corporation of

McQuiston Family Holds 25th Annual Reunion

Relatives from far and near attend the 25th annual McQuiston reunion at W. B. McQuiston’s New Wilmington road home. A dinner was served in a barn decorated in patriotic colors. a business meeting in the afternoon re-elected President Reuben Foy, Secretary Mrs. William Ice, and Treasurer Mrs. Nancy Travis.

McQuiston W. B. McQuiston New Wilmington Road Reuben Foy William Ice Nancy Travis

Dinner Honors Mrs. Emery at O'Brien Avenue Home

Mrs. Sarah Emery hosted a 12 o'clock dinner at her O'Brien Avenue home. Guests included Mrs. Joseph Huston and son Raymond, Mrs. J. P. Foster, Mrs. Harry Gibson and son Joseph, Miss Lavina Foster, Mrs. C. L. Ankney and her sons Robert and Carl and daughter Waneta, and Mrs. Sarah Emery.

Sarah Emery O’brien Avenue Joseph Huston Raymond J. P. Foster Harry Gibson Joseph Lavina Foster C. L. Ankney Robert Carl Waneta

Clarence avenue Mrs Roberts hosts Unity club meeting

Mrs C E Roberts of Clarence avenue entertained the Unity club Thursday afternoon with music and a drawing contest. Miss Elma Billis of Hubbard assisted. Plans were made for a picnic at the park on Wednesday June 12 and the next meeting in two weeks will be with Mrs Florence Johnson of East Washington street.

C. E. Roberts Clarence Avenue Unity Club Elma Billis Hubbard, O Park Florence Johnson East Washington Street

Butler Hostesses Entertain Guests With Refreshments

In honor of her guest Mrs Roy Cleland of Portersville Mrs R L Coulter of Harrison street entertained the Butler girls Thursday evening. The hours were spent in formally and refreshments were served. Special guests were Miss Margaret Coulter of Portersville and Miss Florence Gold of Butler. Next Wednesday at 2 30 o clock Mrs Harry Cramer of Williams street will entertain.

Roy Cleland Portersville R. L. Coulter Harrison Street Butler Margaret Coulter Florence Gold Harry Cramer Williams Street

Acadia Kensington Club Meets at Mrs Moore Home

A Thursday evening gathering of the Acadia Kensington occurred at Mrs Thomas Moore's Park avenue home. Visitors included Mrs Walter Odenkirk of Wooster Ohio and Mrs Andrew Thompson. Lunch was served and plans laid for a June 19 park breakfast. The next regular meeting will be with Mrs John Thompson in Park avenue in two weeks.

Acadia Kensington Thomas Moore Park Avenue Walter Odenkirk Wooster, O Andrew Thompson The Park John Thompson

Mrs Millison Returns From California to Wilmington

Mrs. Joseph Millison of Wilmington Avenue comes home after a several years stay in California. She is accompanied by her daughters Mrs. Charles H. Clark and Miss Wylda Millison and is greeted warmly by friends.

Joseph Millison Wilmington Avenue California Charles H. Clark Wylda Millison

Arlington social notes on Rosa Miller host event

Miss Rosa Miller of Arlington avenue entertained the Le Rossignol girls on Thursday evening. An informal period with refreshments was enjoyed and plans were made for a park picnic in about two weeks. The next meeting will be...

Rosa Miller Arlington Avenue le Rossignoles Park

William Clarks Attend Canton Wedding Of Son Raymond

Mr and Mrs William R Clark of Westfield traveled to Canton Ohio on Thursday to attend the wedding of their son Raymond M Clark of Chillicothe and Miss Brooks Shields of Athens Ohio.

William R. Clark Westfield Canton Raymond M. Clark Chillicothe Miss Brooks Shields Athens

Hen non Family Reunion Set For June at Wampum Home

The annual Hen non family reunion will be held June 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hennon of Wampum. All friends and relatives are invited to be present.

Hennon Ernest Hennon Wampum

Shenango Valley Hospital Commencement at Y W C A

This evening at 8 o clock the annual commencement exercises of the Shenango Valley hospital will be held in the Y W C A auditorium. Miss Jessie J Turnbull of Pittsburg will give an address on Red Cross nursing and the following girls will receive diplomas Anna Marie Tack Wilda Dove Bruce Freda Cleota Bruce Hermina Anna Reiner. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Shenango Valley Hospital Jessie J. Turnbull Pittsburg Red Cross Nursing Anna Marie Tack Wilda Dove Bruce Freda Cleota Bruce Hermina Anna Reiner

Mrs P F Kelliher Hosts 1916 Circle Meeting

Mrs P F Kelliher of Winter Avenue hosted the 1916 Circle on Thursday afternoon. Members spent the time informally with usual pastimes noted.

P. F. Kelliher Winter Avenue

Mrs Keelan Hosts Luncheon With Notable Guests

Mrs Mary Keelan of Taylor Street entertained at a neatly appointed luncheon on Thursday. Her guests included Mesdames W. E. Brown C Mitchell W Fox George Massie and David Shields.

Mary Keelan Taylor Street Mesdames W. E. Brown C. Mitchell W. Fox George Massie David Shields

Mrs Maloney Hosts Woodrow Kensington Tea

Mrs William Maloney of Newell Avenue entertained the Woodrow Kensington Thursday afternoon with full attendance. Knitting and crocheting occupied the guests and refreshments were served with assistance from Mrs J W Sweet Mrs Gibson and Mrs J Baker. Mrs Hartman and Mrs Gibson visited.

William Maloney Newell Avenue J. W. Sweet Gibson J. Baker Hartman

Dinner in Shaw Street Home Honors visiting Watkins ladies

A six o'clock Wednesday dinner at Mrs. William C. Lewis Shaw Street celebrated Mrs. Edward Watkins Granite City Illinois and Mrs. Merrill Watkins Pittsburg visiting Mrs. Nathaniel Williams Phillips Street. Pink carnations and ferns adorned the setting. The Melodia quartet provided knitting and music after.

William C. Lewis Shaw Street Edward Watkins Granite City Merrill Watkins Pittsburg Nathaniel Williams Phillips Street Melodia Quartet

Williamses to visit Mt Holyoke graduate Hazel Williams

Dr and Mrs T V Williams of South Mill street travel to South Hadley Mass to attend Hazel Williams graduation from Mt Holyoke college on June 11 She will receive the BA degree and teach at the local high school this fall after four years at Mt Holyoke and previous study at Miss Thurston's school.

T. V. Williams South Mill Street South Hadley Mass Hazel Williams Mt. Holyoke College Miss Williams Miss Thurston Mt. Holyoke

Mrs Jamison to Entertain Two Weeks Later

Mrs Jamison of Jones street is announced to host a social gathering two weeks after Mrs Lewis Conn of State street entertained the S O B Kensington Thursday afternoon. Crocheting knitting and refreshments were provided by Mrs Bertha Thompson and Mrs James Hamill.

Lewis Conn State Street S. O. B. Kensington Bertha Thompson James Hamill Jamison Jones Street

Shenango Woman Hosts Circle Meets Two Weeks Hostess

Mrs Pattie Beman of Shenango street entertained the K T G Circle on Thursday and announced favors awarded to Mrs William Osler and Mrs Nettie Marshall. Mrs Mary Ray helped serve supper and will be hostess in two weeks.

Pattie Beman Shenango Street William Osler Nettie Marshall Mary Ray

Supper at the Park Arranged by Misses Ruth Roberts and Janet Quinn

Seven girls attended a park supper last evening. Ruth Roberts and Janet Quinn organized the tempting table. Guests included Nellie Spaeth Janet Quinn Jean Robertson Florence Maxwell Ethel Kurtz Dorothy Roberts.

Ruth Roberts Janet Quinn Nellie Spaeth Jean Robertson Florence Maxwell Ethel Kurtz Dorothy Roberts

Daughters of Lydia Knit Party and Fortnight Events

Saturday events include the Daughters of Lydia knitting party hosted by Mrs D R Harris on Fairfield Avenue. Also the Girls Kensington led by Mrs Ferdinand Griffith on Pine Street with a reception for Rev Cook and family at the Primitive Methodist Church.

Lydia D. R. Harris Fairfield Avenue Kensington Ferdinand Griffith Pine Street Rev. Cook Primitive Methodist Church

Knitting Auxiliary to Meet At Mrs Dillard's Home

The 1917 Knitting Auxiliary of New Castle Afro-Americans will gather this evening at Mrs. Blanche Dillard's home. The president urges every member to attend the meeting.

Blanche Dillard

Carrie Payne and John Waters Wed in Butler Marriage

Surprise nuptials unite Carrie Payne of this city and John Waters of Butler Pennsylvania. The ceremony took place in Butler at 11 20 a m. A reception followed at 8 p m with dancing and songs. The couple will reside with George Jones at 17 North Beaver Street after the wedding.

Carrie Payne John Waters Butler George Jones North Beaver Street J. Tilghman Jane Macmillian Alma Taylor Mary Johnson Robert Young Harry White W. Gilmore J. Hargrow Wesley Ward G. Ross W. Davis L. Ward L. Graves North Beaver Street

First Christian Notes Meet Friday Afternoon

In Religious and Fraternal Circles Section one will meet Friday afternoon June 14 in the home of Mrs Carl Johnson 219 Winter Avenue. Section two meets with Mrs W Harper Montgomery Greer block.

Carl Johnson Winter Avenue W. Harper Montgomery Greer

Local Play Plans Set by Sniff Circle at Alberta Black Home

On North Mercer Street and June dates the Sniff Circle will meet at Alberta Black's residence 1020 Glenn Avenue to finalize plans for a play. Attendance is urged for both girls and boys to ensure a complete production.

Mercer Street Sniff Alberta Black Glenn Avenue

Installation of Ellwood Rebekah officers postponed

The Ellwood City Rebekah lodge installation is delayed for one week. New Castle lodge officers will travel to Ellwood for installation next week instead of this evening. Mrs. Swick is noted as Noble Grand.

Rebekah Lodge Ellwood City New Castle Ellwood Swick Noble Grand

Grace M E Sunday School Plans Children Day Exercises

The Grace M. E. Sunday school will hold its children day exercises Sunday at 11 in the morning with songs and recitations. An offering will go to the students fund. Parents and friends are invited. Councilman W T Burns will speak Sunday evening at 7 50.

Grace M. E W. T. Burns

Epworth League Lawn Social Aids Edinboro Institute

A lawn social was held Thursday evening by the Epworth League of Wesley M E church to raise funds for sending a delegate to the Epworth League Institute at Edinboro Pa June 24 to July 1. A large crowd attended and enjoyed patriotic music solos and duets, with the First M E church orchestra providing solid music.

Epworth League Wesley M. E. Church Epworth League Institute Edinboro M. E. Church

Laurel Band Sunday School Class Meeting at Miss Eva Pratt Home

The Laurel Band Sunday school class of the Third U. P. church held its largest meeting since formation at Miss Eva Pratt's home. After a business session, music and social hour followed with lunch for 23. Attendees included Mrs. F. Book and many Mechling, Ziegler, Kline, Pratt, Bees, and Emerick families. visitors Bertha Donaldson, Martha McCollowey, and Bertha Bees attended.

Laurel Band U. P Eva Pratt F. Book Irene Mechling Thelma Richey Pearl Aiken Grace Frederick Veiva’ Mot Olive Ziegler Elizabeth Ziegler Uth Lena Colnot Sophia Ruth Mechling Fannie Anna Kline Susie Bessie Eva Ethel Pratt Emma Bertha Bees E. Emerick Bertha Donaldson Martha McCollowey

Daughters of Rebekah Cancel Meeting at Harmony Station

The installation team will not meet this evening at Harmony station to travel to Ellwood City as other arrangements have been made.

Daughters of Rebekah Harmony Station Ellwood City

Free Methodist Church Holds Quarterly Meeting on Arlington

The Free Methodist church on Arlington Avenue begins its quarterly meeting this evening at eight o'clock and runs through Sunday evening Rev. A D Gill of Bradford Pa will lead all services during the gathering.

Free Methodist Church Arlington Avenue A. D. Gill Bradford

Red Cross Notes Work Submitted

Hillisville auxiliary reports four pairs of socks and eight bed shirts. New Bedford auxiliary records nine pairs of socks. Oak Grove auxiliary reports one sweater. Unit 468 lists oakum and cotton pads with eight by twelve inch pads, fifty paper backed pads, and sixteen by twenty four inch items.

Hillisville New Bedford Oak Grove Unit

Personal Notices Chronicle Local Returns from War Time Visits

A series of brief notes records visitors and departures across towns. Miss Nettie Rogers visits Mrs. Mary Nolan in Vienna Ohio while Mrs. Lizzie Walker and her son Carrol return from Enon. Roy Waite returns from naval work in Philadelphia for a vacation. Several families announce overseas arrivals and back home furloughs from Camp Sherman and Camp Gordon. Albert Treser enlists in the Aerial Mapping Division 422nd Engineers and heads to Washington barracks.

Nettie Rogers Mary Nolan Vienna Lizzie Walker Carrol Joseph Smith Near Enon Harold Rickert Wallace Rickert Pymatuning Mercer County A. J. Bradnon J. E. McIntosh Butler Miss Bird Price Cleveland J. C. MacNab Wallace Avenue Emily Shelar Maryland Roy Waite Philadelphia Clark Lewis Grant Street C. L. Finney Canton St. Paul Cassidy Warren, CO Elmer L. Kimberly Dorothy Patch J. C. McGraw James Patton France Stewart Patton Camp Sherman Forrest Good Salem Mr. Good Camp Gordon T. B. Kennedy Croton Avenue John D. Kennedy New Castle Daniel E. Ashton 107Th Field Artillery Howard Springer Akron J. D. Springer Albert P. Treser Mary Treser Laurel Avenue 422Nd Engineers Washington Barracks Washington, D. C

Undermuslins and Garments Priced for Women

Advertises undergarments for stout women including drawers, corset covers, chemises and gowns. Items feature lace or embroidery trim, hemstitching, and range from 75 cents to $5.00 depending on style and finish. Includes petticoats and envelope chemises with similar trims and prices.

Exquisite undergarments in white batiste designs

Describes envelope chemise priced at 2.75 2.95 and 3.50 and night gowns in V neck and round neck styles ranging from 2.95 to 8.50. Emphasizes desirability for wear under sheer summer frocks and notes selection of quality fabrics.

Uncle and Aunt Canfield Return Home by Auto

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Canfield of East Washington street left for home today driving their automobile, ending a visit that included a family departure.

W. L. Canfield East Washington Street

Fender Saves Childrens Lives

Pittsburg readers recall a sudden act of courage as Adelaide Jeck aged 5 and Margaret Jeck aged 38 were saved from danger by an unnamed local hero aboard an event or vessel on June 7. The report highlights community gratitude for the lifesaving act.

Pittsburg Adelaide Jeck Margaret Jeck

Streetcar Fender Sparks Narrow Escapes

They were aboard a streetcar when a fender attachment caused a sudden jolt that sent them a short distance. Both suffered only slight bruises and escaped death, recounting their miraculous survival.

Intermediate Methodist concert to raise convention funds

The Sunday school league of the First Methodist Episcopal Church plans a concert to raise money for sending delegates to the Edinboro convention. The event occurs next Monday at 8:15 in the church auditorium.

Edinboro The First Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Church Auditorium

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Wallace Nutting Scofield Dennison Metzler Washington ST Mather Bros. CO Mather Bros.Co Jewelers & Silversmiths Butler Girls Acadia Club Herb D. McGoun P.reed & CO White Oxfords Elsie Lennig Almira Avenue Rennon Reunion Circle Woodrow Kensington K. T. G. Circle Cascade Knitting Auxiliary Rachel Rebekah Lodge Croton M. E. Practice Croton Methodist Church Epworth League Social Laurel Quarterly Meeting Red Edward Yaith Baney West Wabash Avenue C. T. Rothrock Aspinwall Alice Margaret Rothrock Zoe Hays E. Gunter Lee Gunter Mabel Gore Lucinda Hennon Jennie Hennon Jessie Gore Randolph Street J. G. Ledner Toledo, O B&h Brassie RES Milan Brown Hamiltongo Fender Childrens
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