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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1919

Page

3

Quiston Reunion Held at Wampum

The McQuiston reunion met Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Kel in Wampum with about 400 attendees. Rev West of Opera Rock spoke, a bounteous meal was served, and officers for the next year were elected including Elmer Foy as president and Mrs Wis of Ellwood City as secretary. Participants came from New Castle Freeport Ellwood City Wampum North Beaver Slippery Rock Cecil and other nearby towns.

John Kel Wampum West Opera Rock Elmer Foy Ccer County Wi.wis Ellwood City Peter Kelly Treas Donia Marcer County New Castle Freesda Norther Township Big Beaver Townup Slippery Rock Cecil

Enjoyable Evening Party Honors Soldier Returning from Service

Patriotic decorations graced a social at Mr. and Mrs. Ward Quest's home on Sunday Avenue. The event honored James Niels who recently returned from service in France. Mr. Daniels left for Camp Sherman December 14, 1917 and joined France in June 1918. A year after enlistment he crossed the Rhine with the Army of Occupation. He returned to the U S about a month ago and was discharged from Camp Sherman. Thirty guests attended the gathering with Mrs. David Harris performing and Miss Betty Lee Sinclair dancing and reading. Helpers included Mrs. Sam Quest, Mrs. James Sinclair, and Betty Lee Sinclair.

Ward Quest James Niels France Daniels Camp Shern Rhine Gormany Army of Occupao

Mrs Flora Cunningham Hosts Woodrow Washington Group

Mrs Flora Cunningham of St Grant Street hosted thirteen Woodrow Washington members on Friday evening with knit, music, and social chat. She was assisted by her sister Mrs George Wicberry and Mrs Bert J Parker for lunch. next meeting planned in two weeks with Mrs John Smith of Croft Avenue.

Flora M. Cunningham St Grant Street Woodrow Nsington Nningham George Wicberry Bert J. Parker Twoeks John Smith Cro- 1 Avenue

Larkspur Kensing Club Meets at Baskeyfield Home

Members of the Larkspur Kensing club met at Mrs. Mary Baskeyfield's Hamilton Street home yesterday. A noon dinner was served, then a business meeting and games. Mrs. Baskeyfield won a prize in one game. the group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs. Ella Son of Mt. Jackson.

Larkspur Kensings Mary En Baskeyfield Hamilton St Yterday S. Baskeyfield Ellason Mt. Jackson

Vacation plans of local ministers

July and August are the chosen vacation months for local pastors. Rev B V Redish of Trinity church and Rev Emery Thomas of Emanuel Baptist plan to leave in July for Edwardsville PA and nearby visits. Several others will travel to Columbus Edinboro Lake Winona Detroit St Louis Greenville and Indianapolis for conferences conventions or family visits.

B. V. Redish Mill and Falls Street Trinity Church Emery Thomas Jefferson and Reynolds Street Emanuel Baptist Church Edwardsville A. J. Rinker Jefferson and North Street M. E Columbus Edinboro W. C. Miller West Grant Street St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church E. A. Crooks Oak Street Reformed Presbyterian Church F. B. McAllister East and First Baptist Church Lake Winona Indiana Robert Little Falls Street First Presbyterian Church F. L. Hall Arlington Avenue Free Methodist Church St. Louis A. C. Hall Board of Trustees Greenville College Greenville J. F. Baxter Third Christian Church Detroit Michigan

Mrs Turner hosts Ucalite Bible class reception

Mrs J C Turner entertained the Ucalite Bible class at her Wallace avenue home last evening. Guests enjoyed porch views of ferns and flowers, music, readings by Eleanor Showalter, and refreshments aided by Mrs Robert Turner. The Turners plan a July departure for Colorado due to Mr Turner’s health.

J. C. Turner Ucalite Bible Class Wallace Avenue Turner Eleanor Showalter Robert Turner

Hillsville Girl to Wed Local Man

Mrs E F Hill hosts a 5 pm Hillsville dinner announcing the engagement of her daughter Miss Clara Hill to Ivester Vogan son of Mrs Margaret Vogan of East Washington Street. Twelve guests attended with pink and white decor and announced invitations. The marriage will be in early fall.

E. F. Hill Hillsville Clara Hill Ivester Vogan Margaret Vogan East Washington Street Bruce Weitzel Helen Boyce Ruth Smith Margaret Hewitt Pearl Hewitt Corine Streib Harry Sewell Ada Margaret Smith Bessemer Grace Reed Enon Valley Ethel Gwin Hillyville Philadelphia Hill Frank Smith E. S. Reed

Afternoon Party Honors First Birthday of Lloyd Harris

Mrs. H. G. Harris hosted a small gathering on Shenango Street for twelve friends and their children to celebrate her son Lloyd Harris's first birthday. The hostess was assisted by Mrs Arch Cubbison and Mrs Carl Walters. Pink decor with candles and peonies complemented a charming afternoon.

H. G. Harris Shenango Street Lloyd Arch Cubbison Carl Walters

L. B. C. Book Club Plans Picnic at Muddy Creek Falls

At a Friday meeting the L. B. C. Book Club arranged a picnic for the last Friday in June at Muddy Creek Falls. A committee including Mrs. John Robison, Mrs. Ethel McBride, and Mrs. George Meyer was appointed to make picnic plans. A social afternoon with refreshments and music followed. A committee meeting is set for Monday evening June 9 at Mrs. Jack Robison's Cedar street home.

L. 8. C. Book Club William Curran West Madison Avenue Muddy Creek Falls John Robison Cedar Stret Ethel McBride Clayton Street George Meyer Henry Leighty Jack Robison Cedar Street

Mrs Sontag Hosts Ladies Reunited League Meeting

Mrs Caroline Sontag welcomed the Ladies Reunited League at her Electric Street home Thursday with a business session and social period. Roses and orange blossoms decorated the rooms. Refreshments were served by her daughter in law Mrs Harry Sonntag. A breakfast at Cascade Park was planned for a later date, and in two weeks Mrs George Shaffer will host at her Electric Street home.

Caroline Sontag Ladies Reunited League Electric St Harry Sonntag Cascade Park George Shaffer Electric Street

Mrs Powers Heads to Denver Convention

Mrs W Powers of North Beaver township travels from Denver to Pittsburgh to join a special train for Deer Colorado for the ladies auxiliary convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginmen. She represents Pena-Bo Lodge No 326 Ladies Auxiliary and previously attended as delegate of Penna-Vo lodge three years ago in Denver.

W. Powers North Beaver Township Pittsburgh Deaver Colorado Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Enginmen Powers Pena- Bo Lodge

Tureen Dinner for Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

The Women's Missionary Society of the Reformed Presbyterian church held a Friday luncheon at Mrs. F. B. Kennedy's Cumberland Avenue home. Luncheon was served by the Serving Committee including Mrs. Bruce Williams. A report on the Beaver Falls convention was given by Mrs. Alford Gardner and Mrs. D A Byers. A review of the Mission Study Book Women of the Orient was presented by Mrs. S C Sasklem.

Women's Missionary Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church F. B. Kennedy Cumberland Avenue Bruce Williams E. B. Kennedy M. D. Allen S. J. Wilson Beaver Falls Alford Gardner D .A. Byers S. C. Sasklem

Marriage in Erie Ties Nettie Gwin to Charles Weitz

Of interest to local people is the marriage of Miss Nettie Marie Gwin of Youngstown daughter of Mr and Mrs C N Gwin of Moravia and Charles William Weitz of Farrell which took place at Erie on the 31st day of May. After July 15 they will go to housekeeping in Farrell.

Nettie Marie Gwin Youngstown C. N. Gwin Moravia Charles William Weitz Farrell Erie Miss Gwin Republic Iron and Steel Co Weitz John Weitz Wampum Colonial Trust Co

W. W. Club Plans Breakfast and Picnic

The W. W. Club gathered at Mrs. Albert Watson’s residence on Morton street for a six o'clock supper with sixteen members present. Special guest Miss Wagner of Beaver Falls stayed with Mrs. W. J. Biersmith of North Cedar street. Hosts Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Patterson assisted. They scheduled a Cascade park picnic for Thursday morning, June 26 at o'clock.

W. W. Club Albert Watson Morton Street Miss Wagner Beaver Falls W. J. Biersmith North Cedar Street John Kerr M. C. Patterson Cascade Park

Myers set to travel to Canada for August visit

Mr and Mrs George Myers of West Madison avenue will leave August first for Canada. They will spend the month touring Georgian Bay and other interests. They will be accompanied by Mr and Mrs Joseph Clark of West Madison avenue and Miss Frieda Meyers of Canada who has been visiting since last September.

George Myers West Madison Avenue Canada Georgian Bay Joseph Clark Frieda Meyers Myers

Beaver College Club Reunion Brings Alumni to Beav er

Mrs. Charles Greer of North Jefferson Street and Miss Laura Marquis of Front Street attended the Beaver College club reunion on Friday in Beaver. Alumni gathered for an afternoon reunion and the college banquet at 6 30 PM in the Methodist church with Dr. Bush, head of the Centenary Movement in Pittsburgh, delivering the principal address.

Charles Greer North Jefferson Street Laura Marquis Front Street Beaver Beaver College Club

Delightful Luncheon for North Hill Kensington Members

Mrs. George A. Rigby hosted a one o clock luncheon at her Leasure avenue home for North Hill Kensington members. Iris and Peonies decor filled baskets centering six dining tables. Mrs. David Harris and Mrs. Joseph Rigby aided. Out of town guests included Mrs. Lewis Rankin Sharon Mrs. George Westlake Cleveland and Mrs. James Frew Ellwood City. Thirty two covers were set and Kensington work followed luncheon with social converse. An invitation to meet next week at Mrs. H Wilkinson Park avenue on June 12 was extended.

Iris George A. Rigby Leasure Avenue North Hill Kensington David Harris Joseph Rigby Lewis Rankin Sharon George Westlake Cleveland James Frew Ellwood City Kensington Club H. Wilkinson Park Avenue

June First Girls Club Meet at Mrs Robison Home

A meeting of the June First Girls was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Robinson’s Walnut street home. An informal afternoon was enjoyed with lunch served by the hostess and her mother Mrs. Howard Robison. A centerpiece of pink roses adorned the table, and no summer meetings were announced, likely resuming in fall.

Frank Robinson Walnut Street Howard Robison

D K Club Hosts Music and Sewing Evening

Twelve members attended a D K club gathering at Miss Mildred Arrow’s Milton Street home. Miss Arrow and Miss Georgia Mears provided numbers. Miss Sara Young aided with refreshments. Next Friday members will host their husbands to a six o’clock dinner at Cascade Park.

D. K Mildred Arrow Milton Street Georgia Mears Sara Young Cascade Park

Brooks Couple Announce Ruby Mae Brooks to Howard J Rote

Mr and Mrs Thomas Brooks of West Grant announce the marriage of their daughter Ruby Mae Brooks to Howard J Rote son of Mr and Mrs Albert Rote of Patterson avenue. The ceremony occurred Thursday afternoon June 5 in Youngstown. The newlyweds will reside at the Brooks home on West Grant street.

Thomas Brooks West Grant Street Ruby Mae Brooks Howard J. Rote Albert Rote Patterson Avenue Youngstown Rote

Family trio returns from Pittsburgh parade and service notes

Mr and Mrs N L McBride of Hamilton street and Miss Mamie Rogan of Grant Street returned home last evening from Pittsburgh where they attended the parade of the 80th Unit. They met their brothers Frank and James Rogan who have just completed fourteen months service abroad and are now at Camp Sherman awaiting discharge this week.

N. L. McBride Hamilton Street Mamie Rogan Grant St Pittsburgh Frank James Rogan Camp Sherman

Basket Club hosts meeting at Butz home with new committee

Mrs. George Blair Mrs. Laura Lin ton Mrs. L. M. Uber and Mrs. C. J. Kirk formed the serving committee at the Basket Club meeting held last evening at Mr. and Mrs. John M. Butz residence on Grant street. The next gathering is set for two weeks from now at Mr. and Mrs. David Jameson on North Jefferson street.

George Blair Laura Linton L. M. Uber C. J. Kirk Basket Club John M. Butz Grant Street David Jameson North Jefferson Street

American Woman's Guild Luncheon At Cascade Park

The American Woman's Guild held a noon luncheon at Cascade Park on Friday. Serving committee members included Mrs. E P Morrison, Mrs. J A Johns, Mrs. P K Fike, Mrs. W D Fielding, and Mrs. M J Young. Special guest was Mrs. William Etter. No further meetings will be held until fall.

Cascade Park American Woman's Guild E. P. Morrison J. A. Johns P. K. Fike W. D. Fielding M. J. Young William. Etter Guild

Dinner Fetes D W T Kensington Members

Mrs Mac Wiles of the Butler hosted a well appointed chicken dinner for the D W T Kensington. Mrs William Mc Clain assisted, twelve covers were set, pink roses decor enlivens the table. Jessie McBride attended as a special guest. The event occurred at Mrs Marion Bolden's Finch street home over several weeks.

Mac Wiles D. W. T. Kensington William McClain Jessie McBride Marion Bolden Finch Street

W. S. Club Entertained at Walnut Street Home

Mrs. Claire Kirk hosted the W. S. club with assistance from Mrs. Howard Neiper on Walnut street. The afternoon featured the usual pastimes and refreshments. Husbands of the members are invited to the next meeting in two weeks at Mrs. Clarence Hunt’s home on Cumberland avenue.

Claire Kirk Howard Neiper W. S. Club Walnut Street Clarence Hunt Cumberland Avenue

Mrs Thayer Hosts O M K Club Evening At Shaw Street

Mrs. William Thayer of Shaw street proved a pleasing hostess to the O. M. K. club yesterday. The usual diversions engaged members and late refreshments were served with Mrs. C. B. Brown assisting. Special guest was Mrs. James Hasley. In two weeks Mrs. Lydia Pitzer of Shaw street will entertain.

William Thayer Shaw Street O. M. K. Club C. 8. Brown James Hasley Lydia Pitzer Shaw Treet

U S Club Holds Pleasant Evening Hostess Miss Mitcheltree

Miss Nannie Mitcheltree proved a delightful hostess to the members of the U. S. club in attendance and a very enjoyable evening was spent in the usual diversions. Mrs. J. L. Platt, a sister of the hostess assisted in serving refreshments. In two weeks, the club will meet with Miss Betty Richards of Arlington avenue.

Nannie Mitcheltree U. S J. L. Platt Betty Richards Arlington Avenue

Happy Hour Kensington Porch Meeting at Mrs Walters Home

The Happy Hour Kensington held a porch party at Mrs Walter Smith's Highland Avenue home due to warm weather. A brief business meeting preceded a social period with lunch served by Miss Lillian Smith and her mother.

Kensington Walter Smith Highland Avenue Lillian Smith Stewart

Thompson of West Washington St Two Weeks Notice

Thompson of West Washington Street receives notice two weeks before a stated action. Further specifics are not readable in the fragment.

Midnight Supper Honors Miss Laura Massie At Park

Friends gathered in Pittsburgh to honor Miss Laura Massie with a midnight supper at the Park. The event featured dancing in the pavillion and a late supper in the Grove with attendees including Frances Queer Alma Dwyer Ethel Hamilton Laura Massie Helena Massie and men Arthur Kulkerson Clarence Smock Russell Allen David Russell and Frank Dunkle.

Laura Massie Pittsburgh Park Grove Frances Queer Alma Dwyer Ethel Hamilton Laura Helena Massie Arthur Kulkerson Clarence Smock Russell Allen David Russell Frank Dunkle

Stop Here on Motor Trip by Sandusky Family

Dr. and Mrs. Dewey Peterson and three daughters from Sandusky Ohio stopped here yesterday en route to Atlantic City to monitor. They visited Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Perry of North Street. Peterson, a college classmate of Perry, is traveling to attend the American Medical Association convention.

Dewey Peterson Sandusky, O Atlantic City Samuel Perry North St Peterson Perry American Medical Association

Meagher Leaves Baltimore and Ohio After Eight Years

Harry B. Meagher who served eight years with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in the city has resigned and removed from his post.

Harry B. Meagher Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Meagher Accepts Main Office Post With Railroad

The traveling agent for the railroad mentions his wife and son Rolce moving to Baltimore as he takes a new non traveling role in the company’s main offices.

Rolce Baltimore Meagher

Altoona Couple Weds at First Methodist Parish

Miss Stella M. Wyon and Ephriam O'Mears of Altoona Pa were married at high noon today in the parlor of the First Methodist Episcopal church with Rev A J Rinker officiating. They then departed for their Altoona home.

Stella M. Wyon Ephriam O'Mears Altoona First Methodist Episcopal Church A. J. Rinker

Mrs Glenden and baby Kath leen sail to England

Mrs Glenden and her infant Kath leen plan to depart Saturday June 14 aboard the White Star liner Adriatic for England. She has lived abroad the past year with her family.

Yucatan Club Meeting Postponed

The Yucatan club, which was to meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Butz on North Jefferson Street, has been postponed.

Yucatan William T. Butz North Jefferson Street

Kensington Hosts Luncheon for N H B Members

N H B Kensington Mrs Harry Wolcott and Mrs B A Stone entertain N H B Kensington members at a 1 PM luncheon Tuesday June 10 at Mrs Stone's Leasure avenue home.

N. H. B. Kensington Harry Wolcott B A. Stone Leasure Avenue

Miss Lemmon to Speak at First M. E. Church

Miss Zora Lemmon a State Community Worker will address Mothers Circle members at the regular Sunday morning session in the First M. E. church.

Miss Lemmon Zora Lemmon Mothers’ Circle M. E

Also Mentioned on This Page

Quiston Woodrow Kensington Larkspur Mather Bros. CO E. Washington ST Kodaks Cameron Eastman Metzler Havana L. S. CC Book Club Reunited League Denver North Hill D. K. Assembly Mrs. Butz O. M. K. Club Meeting Vu. S. Club Meeting Happy B.&h Madam Dewey Royal Worcester Madame Dewey Lawrence County BROWN Hammiltton Go Togo Palm Beach & Kool Cloth Tohmpson West Washington St A. Green International Exchange Bank South Jefferson Anne Castle, Pa Rev. Rinker England P. M. McDowell Smithfield Street
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