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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1924

Page

3

Birthday Party Honors Mrs William Anderson in Anderson Home

Miss Mabel Anderson entertained many relatives at her Monroe street home Friday evening for her mother Mrs William Anderson's birthday. Games music and gifts delighted the honoree with refreshments served by the hostess and helpers. Out of town guests included Rochester Pa visitors Mr and Mrs Harry Sergeant and daughters Ruth and Emma Sergeant.

Mabel Anderson Monroe Street William Anderson Parks A. Anderson T. Anderson John Sergeant Jane Parks Charles Parks W. M. Hockenberry J. L. Tebay Richard Waters Anson Anderson Thomas Anderson Leon Keith Clara Anderson C. W.mith Merle Anderson W. M. Anderson Johnson McCreary Gancolo Asunda Harry Sergeant Emma Sergeant Kimer Romegh Ruth Rochester

Dr Elijah Kaplan Heads to New York for Studies

Dr Elijah Kaplan and his family from North Mercer Street will depart Sunday June 8 for New York City. In New York he will pursue a postgraduate course in internal medicine at Columbia University and stay about eight weeks.

Elijah Kaplan North Mercer Street New York City Kaplan Columbia University New York

Social Functions for Bride-Elect Kennedy Honored

Miss Margaret Hice and Miss Regina Popp hosted a Friday evening affair for bride-elect Miss Katherine Kennedy at the Hice home on Wallace Avenue. Bridge was the main diversion with Miss Lena Green taking high honors. An out of town guest, Miss Mary Louise Paff of Portsmouth Ohio, attended.

Margaret Hice Regina Popp Katherine Kennedy Wallace Avenue Bridge Lena Green Mary Louise Paff Portsmouth Miss Kennedy Helen Foster Field Club Elizabeth Newell Lincoln Avenue Mary Reed

Kings Daughters Plan For Picnic

The Maitland Memorial P. M. church Kings Daughters class held a Friday meeting at Miss Mable Ashton’s home. Plans were made for a Cascade Park picnic on June 16 to farewell Miss Catherine Reyburn who will move to Reading Pennsylvania. Miss Louise Blight, studying music in New York, attended as a guest. the group will meet next month with Miss Gladys Ashton.

King’s Daughters Maitland Memorial P. M Mable Ashton Delaware Avenue Mildred George Cascade Park Catherine Reyburn Ashland Avenue Reading Louise Blight New York Gladys Ashton Pollock Avenue

Picnic Dinner Highlights Ameri can Queen Esther Society

Members of the Ameri can Queen Esther Society of the First M. E. church hiked to the Ness home on Mercer road Friday afternoon and hosted a six o’clock picnic dinner for 25 guests. A business meeting named officers: Frances Leohner president Alice Warner vice president Elizabeth Brooks recording secretary Margaret Worner corresponding secretary Jane Emery treasurer Frances Bollard mite box secretary.

American Queen Esther Society M. E Elizabeth Josephine Ness Mercer Road Frances Leohner Alice Warner Elizabeth Brooks Margaret Worner Jane Emery

Dormont Club Hosts Workshop Evening at Harrison Street

Members enjoyed needlework and music at Mrs. Fred Shoaff's home in Harrison street on Friday. Mrs. Charles Senheiser of Connellsville was a guest. Mrs. Arthur Brunton helped serve as a Iris centerpiece graced the room. A luncheon is planned for Elks club at 1 oclock in one week.

Dormont Club Fred Shoaff Harrison Street Charles Senheiser Connellsville Arthur Brunton Elks Club

Rentz Family Attends Newspaper Publishers Meeting

Mr and Mrs Fred L Rentz and Mr and Mrs J F Rentz with their son Richard left Saturday for Conneaut Lake to attend the annual meeting of the Newspaper Publishers association at Hotel Conneaut. The convention runs two days with publishers from Pennsylvania New York Ohio and West Virginia as guests of Henry Holcomb manager of Conneaut Lake park.

Fred L. Rentz J. F. Rentz Richard Conneaut Lake Newspaper Publishers Association Hotel Conneaut Pennsylvania New York Ohio West Virginia Henry Holcomb Conneaut Lake Park

John Elder Jr. Attends Wilson College Reunion in Chambersburg

Mrs. John Elder Jr. of East Falls Street travels to Chambersburg Pennsylvania this morning to join classmates at a Wilson College reunion event.

John Elder, Jr East Falls Street Chambersburg, Pa Wilson College

Mount Holyoke Graduation Noted at 87th Commencement

Elizabeth B. Courtney of this city will graduate from Mount Holyoke College at the eighty seventh annual commencement on Tuesday June 10 in Chapin Auditorium. One hundred ninety seniors will receive BA degrees and two graduates MA degrees. President Kenneth C. M. Sills of Bowdoin College will give the address followed by Henry Morgentau.

Mount Holyoke College Elizabeth B. Courtney East Lincoln Avenue Narberth High School Allegheny College Mount Holyoke Chapin Auditorium Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Henry Morgantheau

Mrs Walter Maxwell Honored At Informal Party

Grace Barwell hosted a Friday evening gathering at her Leasure Avenue home to honor Mrs Walter Maxwell, a recent marriage. Attendees from Mrs W F Gardner's Sunday school class enjoyed violin and piano from the Misses Thomas and vocal numbers by Mrs Lola Kennedy. Refreshments followed as gifts were presented to the guest of honor.

Grace Barwell Leasure Avenue Walter Maxwell W. F. Gardner First Baptist Church Anna Florence Gladys Thomas Lola Kennedy Joseph Barwell Howard Sturdy Marie Barwell

Piano recital by Lenore Patterson students at First Christian Church

A program presented Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the First Christian church featured piano students of Miss Lenore Patterson. Assisting were contralto Rebecca Garvin and violinist Julia Patterson. Performers included Joe Weller, Virginia Winner, Dora Marie Pettit, Beatrice Harry, Mildred Lockhart, Alice May Huffman, Florence Mitchell, Harold Grossman, Clyde Burkholder, Frank Crisci, Ethel and Louis Munnell, Frances and Elizabeth Braatz, Sara and Aileen Mears, Gwendolyn and William Stephenson.

Lenore Patterson First Christian Church Rebecca Garvin Julia Patterson Joe Weller Virginia Dora Marie Pettit Beatrice Harry Mildred Lockhart Alice May Huffman Florence Mitchell Harold Grossman Clyde Burkholder Frank Crisci Ethel Louis Munnell Frances Elizabeth Braatz Sara Aileen Mears Gwendolyn William Stephenson

F. G. C. Club Enjoys Evening At Catherine Jones Home

Miss Catherine Jones hosts F. G. C. Club at East Reynolds Street with Miss Sara Jones and Mrs. Brinley Hughes as special guests. Pink and white decor set the scene. prize won by Mrs. Alvie Stowell. Refreshments served by Mrs. T. L. Jones and Mrs. Brinley Hughes. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Robert Stowell on Garfield Avenue.

Sara Jones Brinley Hughes Catherine Jones East Reynolds Street F. G. C. Club Alvie Stowell T. L. Jones Robert Stowell Garfield Avenue

Perry Family Attends Mercersburg Graduation

Dr and Mrs S W Perry and their son Robert return from Mercersburg where Samual Jr graduates from Mercersburg academy in one year and plans to enter Princeton this fall Also John Coolidge son of the President is in the graduating class and Mrs Coolidge attends the week festivities and a Tuesday reception.

S. W. Perry Robert East North Street Mercersburg Samual, Jr Mercersburg Academy Princeton John Coolidge Coolidge

Kensington group plans picnic dinner at park

Thirteen members of the S. O. B. Kensington met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Ira Forbes home on Cecil avenue. Mrs. Henry Seetch won a prize and Miss Frances Forbes was a special guest. Lunch was served by the hostess with aides Mrs. Reuben Miller and Mrs. John Campbell. A picnic dinner at the park was planned for Tuesday June 10. The next regular meeting will be with Mrs. Reuben Miller on Hemlock street in two weeks.

S. O. B. Kensington Ira Forbes Cecil Avenue Henry Seetch Frances Forbes Reuben Miller John Campbell Hemlock Street

L A T A L C Members Entertained at Mrs Shira Home

Members of the L A T A L C were entertained at Mrs Hiram Shira's Dewey Avenue home Friday evening. Mrs David Summers gave fancy work, social chat, and piano solos and won the prize of the evening. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Summers. Announcement of the next meeting will be announced later.

L. A N. A L. C Hiram Shira Dewey Avenue Friay David Summers Summers

M A M Club Holds Meeting With Mrs Morris Hostess

Members of the M. A. M. club met Friday evening with Mrs. R. T. Morris of South Jefferson street as hostess. Sewing and music were enjoyed and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. William M. Davies. In two weeks Mrs. W. B. Francis of Edgewood avenue will host.

M. A. M. Club R. T. Morris South Jefferson Street William M. Davies W. B. Francis Edgewood Avenue

Miss Katherine Matheny Among Sargent Graduates

Miss Katherine Matheny of Wallace avenue was among the honor students graduating from Sargent on Wednesday June 4. She attended Oberlin College for one year and completed a two year program at Sargent.

Katherine Matheny S. M. Matheny Wallace Avenue Sargent Miss Matheny Oberlin College

Local club meeting closes with September break

Walter Halcomb of Warren led a committee including Mrs. Howard Phillips and Mrs. Chauncey with aides Mrs. Edward Young and Mrs. Fred Fulkerson. After luncheon, guests socialized and special guest Mrs. Rhoda Robinson attended. The next gathering will be the second Wednesday of September hosted by Mrs. Victor Smith of Sutton street.

Walter Halcomb Warren, O Howard Phillips Chauncey Edward Young Fred Fulkerson Rhoda Robinson Victor Smith Sutton Street

Honors Miss Brothers At Evening Party

Miss Katharyn Brothers aJune bride elect was guest of honor at a linen shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Donald E Dennis Leasure avenue Twenty guests attended with gar den flower decorations An old fashioned wishing well and oaken bucket featured the gift drawing Refreshments followed with Miss Belter of Pottsville assisting the hostess

Enjoyable Friday Party Honoring Georgia Parker

Mrs. George Parker hosted a child friendly gathering on Boyles avenue Friday from 2 to 5 pm. Georgia Parker was the guest of honor as 18 young guests enjoyed games and music followed by a luncheon prepared by the hostess and her sister Mrs. D C Brand.

George Parker Boyles Avenue Georgia D. C. Brand

Moore Eckles Wedding In Shenango Ceremony

Miss Hazel E Moore daughter of Mrs Minnie Moore Shenango township and John Eckles McKeesport were married at 10 30 this morning at Epworth M E church Parsonage with Rev Homer B Davis officiating. The couple left for a wedding trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and will reside in McKeesport.

June First Girls Club Guests at Clayton Street Tea

Members of the June First Girls club visited Mrs. Ray Mc Clure on Clayton street Friday afternoon. Fancy work and conversation filled the gathering and the sole special guest was Mrs. Jack Brettel. Lunch followed, served by the hostess with help from Mrs. William Beverage.

June First Girls Club Ray McClure Clayton Street Jack Brettel William Beverage

McFarland-Baber nathy Wedding in Wellsburg West Virginia

Mr and Mrs George McFarland announce the marriage of their daughter Bryan to David Abernathy son of Mr and Mrs Robert Abernathy. The ceremony was held in Wellsburg West Virginia June 2 with Rev Andrews of the Methodist church officiating. They will reside on Wilson Avenue.

George McFarland East Long Avenue Bryan David Abernathy Robert Abernathy Wilson Avenue Wellsburg West Va Andrews The Methodist Church

Quanequa Club Associates Meet With Mrs Hogan

Quanequa club associates met with Mrs. Philip Hogan on North Street Friday evening with ten members present. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Shoaff. On Wednesday June 18 Mrs John Thomas of Marshall Avenue will host the members in her home.

Quanequa Club Philip Hogan North Street Shoaff John Thomas Marshall Avenue

D W T Club Dines Together At Elks Club

Twelve members of the D. W. T. club met Friday evening for a 6 o'clock dinner in the Elks' club private dining room. A theatre party followed the dinner and plans were set for a picnic dinner at the park in two weeks.

D. W. T. Club Elks’ Club

Bradford Family Attends Ambridge 100th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Robert Bradford and family from North Walnut street traveled to Ambridge Pennsylvania for the 100th anniversary of the town formerly Economy. They joined other locals for the centennial event marking the community's long history.

Robert Bradford North Walnut Street Ambridge

Aiken Family Reunion Set for June at Cascade Park

The Aiken family annual reunion will be held Saturday June 28 at Cascade park. A basket picnic is planned with lunch served at noon in the grove.

Aiken Cascade Park Grove

Circulating Book Club Plans Wednesday Meeting

Members of the Circulating Book Club will meet on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. C. A. Mc Cready on Shaw Street for an afternoon gathering.

Circulating Book Club C. A. McCready Shaw Street

Daughters of the King Meet at Trinity Church

Regular monthly meeting of the Daughters of the King of Trinity Episcopal church will be held Monday evening at 7 45 o clock in the Guild room. Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Meet Monday evening at 7 30 o clock in Sons of Veterans hall city building.

Daughters of the King The Daughters of the King of Trinity Episcopal Church Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Sons of Veterans Hall

Spanish War Veterans Meet Monday At Legion Home

An important gathering of the Spanish American War Veterans Colonel Daniel Leasure Camp No 24 is set for 7 30 Monday evening at the Legion Home on North Jefferson street. All members are urged to attend as matters of interest will be discussed.

Daniel Leasure Legion Home North Jefferson Street

Missionary Society Meets at Central Christian Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of Central Christian church met Friday with 29 members and two visitors present. Officers named were President Mrs. T. A. Book, Vice President Mrs. Alexander Cowmeadow, Secretary Mrs. John Shaffer, Treasurer Mrs. Fred Smith, Flower Secretary Mrs. J. W. Thomas. A social period followed with refreshments by Mrs. Abe Kildoo and Mrs. T. A. Book. purple and white color tones featured in decorations.

Abe Kildoo T. A. Book

Epworth Missionary Society Holds Friday Meeting

Members of the Foreign Missionary Society of Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church met at Mrs. T. A. Preston’s home on East Washington Street. Mrs. Ed Mayberry led devotionals while Mrs. J. P. Allen chaired the program with papers on Africa by Mrs. H. M. Harris Mrs. B. A. Leiby and Mrs. Rice. A social period followed with refreshments from Mrs. Preston assisted by several members. Plans were made for a July picnic.

Epworth Foreign Missionary Society Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church T. A. Preston East Washington Street Ed. Mayberry J. P. Allen Africa H. M. Harris Charles Chambers J. F. Carpenter

Personal Notices of Illness and Travel

A column lists individuals such as W. M. Frye, Miss May Richards, Mrs. David Roberts, Mrs. William Fletcher, Miss Margaret Williams, Miss Mada Authle, and others with health updates and visits. Some are improved, recovering, or home from Cleveland events, while several remain ill. It also notes travel for Miss Mada Authle and John Harvard recovering from eye surgery.

Miss Ewens Hosts 1913 Club Monday Evening

Miss Ethel Ewens of Boyles Avenue will entertain members of the 1913 Club at her home on Monday evening.

Ethel Ewens Boyles Avenue

Ill health improves and travels noted in local notices

Street resident shows marked improvement after illness. Cleveland visitor Mrs Brinley Badger returns home from Lyndal street visit. Mrs William Patchell arrives safely in Wales from the Davis apartments South Mill street. Mrs Henry Badger Lyndal street improves after foot infection. Florence Roberts Long avenue takes stenographer job with Foster Soft Drink Co. Frank Robinson family East North street and Margaret Elleby plan Cleveland trip. Geddis family South Mill street to move to Youngstown Ohio. Mrs R P Abbott Stop 40 Youngstown Line seriously ill after hospital operation. Mrs Charles Vorhees Elder Bethany West Virginia returns home Saturday. David Rees East Washington street eyes operation at Rochester hospital improves. Mrs C E Patterson Chestnut street and Mrs Lula Carter Morton street visit Jamestown New York. Olwen Marshall East Reynolds street improves. family to Wales trip. Selena Morgan Austin town Harry Sherman Pittsburgh Emogene Clark Youngstown return home after illness of Selena Abbott. Benjamin Thomas South Mercer street pneumonia after operation. brothers Garfield and Albert Thomas called. Hopkins Arlington avenue return from Follansbee W Va for sister Mrs John Lake injury update. Lake's friends note her ongoing recovery.

Foster Soft Drink Company Long Avenue Frank Robinson Frank, Jr East North Street Margaret Elleby Cleveland Albert Geddis Davis Apartments South Mill Street Youngstown, O R. P. Abbott Stop 40 Youngstown Shenango Valley Hospital Charles Vorhees Elder Bethany West Virginia R. H. Whaley Chestnut Street David Rees East Washington Street Rochester Hospital C. E. Patterson Lula Carter Morton Street Jamestown New York A. G. Crill Wales Selena Morgan Austintown Harrry Sherman Pittsburgh Emogene Clark Selena Abbott Benjamin Thomas South Mercer Street New Castle Hospital Garfield Albert Thomas Woodlawn Thomas Hopkins Arlington Avenue Follansbee W. Va John Lake

Lusk McVey Reunion Set at Millburn Grange Hall

The Lusk McVey families hold their annual reunion at the Millburn Grange hall in Mercer county on Thursday June 19.

Lusk-McVey Lusk- McVey Millburn Grange Hall Mercer County

Mayers Reunion Date Set at Princeton Home

The annual Mayers reunion is scheduled for June 19 at the home of George Mayers in Princeton, inviting relatives and friends to gather. Residents are reminded to mark the day and join the family event at Princeton.

Mayers George Mayers Princeton

Dangerous crossing reported at South Jefferson street

Citizens reported a bad railroad crossing on South Jefferson street near the Pennsylvania Engineering works last night. Planks along the rails are in poor condition making passage dangerous.

South Jefferson Street Pennsylvania Engineering Works

Mrs Urey Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs F F Urey of Laurel Boulevard returned Friday from a ten day visit in Chicago. She visited her husband Dr Urey who is taking a special post graduate course under Dr Andrews there. Dr Urey expects to return the first of the week.

F. F. Urey Laurel Boulevard Chicago Dr. Urey Dr. Andrews

Members of the 1924 club meet with Miss Eleanor Holmes

Members of the 1924 club will meet Wednesday afternoon June 11 with Miss Eleanor Holmes of East Long Avenue.

Eleanor Holmes East Long Avenue

Kin Dred Club Enjoys Elaborate One O Clock Luncheon

Fourteen members of the Kin dred club were entertained at a prettily appointed one o clock luncheon Thursday at the home of Mrs.

Kindred Club

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