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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1930
Page
3
The G A R Ladies thank Mrs Fred Rentz for hosting a silver tea on Edison avenue Thursday. The event replaced the Jay Day celebration to raise funds for G A R needs and expenses. Attendees renewed old acquaintances and enjoyed flowers and contributions received during the gathering.
Members of the G B A Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Nettie Parkinson's Crawford Avenue home for a regular meeting. They enjoyed fancy work and conversation, with a dainty lunch served by the hostess. Olga McKee attended as a special guest and helped serve. The next meeting is set for June 18 at Mrs Robert Allens on Lathrop Street.
The G. T. E. club met Friday evening at Mr. J. W. Ickes home on East Sutton street. Prizes went to Mrs. Earl White and Mrs. Chester Reed. A lunch was served at small tables by the hostess. In two weeks Mrs. DeRoy Parker of East Washington street will entertain.
A quiet wedding occurred at 9 this morning at the Third United Presbyterian church when Miss Doris McLure and Joseph J Davies exchanged vows in a ring ceremony. The bride wore blue, with Miss Gertrude Pitzer as bridesmaid and Fredrick M. Lure as best man. Mrs Davies, a local graduate and teacher, will reside at 316 Hillcrest Avenue after their motor trip.
Members of the Rebekah chapter held a tureen dinner at the First United Presbyterian church recently. Forty five seats were set for the meal with a rose and garden flower centerpiece. A program on India followed with papers by Mrs. Hanna and Mrs. Gilfillan, led by Mrs. Chambers. Plans were announced for an August picnic and September meeting. Special guests included Dr. and Mrs. Irvine and Clyde Gilfillan.
North street teachers hosted a noon luncheon on Thursday June 5 to honor Miss Blodwen Grey Anne Levin and Jennie Dickson whose engagements were announced recently. The table centerpiece featured orange blossoms and roses with rose buds marking places. Tokens were exchanged and Miss Sarah Rice received a bon voyage gift as she plans a European tour. Mrs Beiersmith attendance officer and W A Hoffmaster principal attended.
The Women s Missionary Society held a Friday 1 pm luncheon in the church dining rooms with Groups 5 and 6 serving a flower accented meal. Afterward the group held a business meeting and program with Mrs M E Waugh in charge and a dramatization The Fifth Gospel presented by several members.
Mrs. Don Warnock hosted a surprise birthday gathering at her Winslow Avenue home on Thursday evening. Music and socializing filled the night with prizes awarded to Mrs. William Pitzer, Mrs. John Fisher, and H. D. McEwen. A late hour lunch was served by the hostess with Mrs. H. M. Kelley assisting.
Central Christian church Dorcas class met Thursday evening for the regular monthly session. Mrs Elizabeth Wilson led devotionals as 24 members answered roll with verses. Mrs Anna Kildoo gave an interesting talk, followed by a social hour and a lunch in the green and white decorated dining room. Hostesses were Mrs Thel Jones, Mrs Evelyn Harper, Mrs Bertha Covert and Mrs Ellen White. Next gathering will be at Mrs Minnie Moore's home.
The Worthwhile Kensington members enjoyed a picnic dinner at Cascade park. The dinner at a suitable hour was most enjoyable with spring flowers decorating the large table set for 10 guests. The next meeting will be June 26 to prepare for a picnic breakfast and dinner at Etna Springs.
Mrs. Lee Wettich hosted the Happy Hour club Friday with guests Mrs. William Maur man Mrs. John Popham and Mrs. Mebel Beiersmith. The group arranged biweekly picnics and tureen dinners through the summer, starting June 7 with location to be announced.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Grey announce the marriage of their daughter Blodwen to Jack W Hubbard son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Hubbard of Kittanning. The ceremony took place August 31 1929 at the Methodist Episcopal church Pittsburgh with Rev Albert E Day officiating. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Thomas W Soloman Jr. The bride a graduate of local high school and Slippery Rock State Teachers College has taught in city schools. Hubbard a Kitanning high school graduate works with the State Highway Department.
Mrs. David Hopkins of Fairgreen Place entertained the F. G. C. club Friday evening with guests Mrs David Hitchings and Mrs Harry Hitchings from Folloansbee West Virginia and Mrs Lewis of this city. Three card tables plus a late hour lunch, with spring flowers decorating small tables, preceded prize awards to Mrs Rodger Jones. Two weeks hence the group meets with Miss Melvina Davies on Electric Street.
The fifth annual Enterline clan reunion will be held at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg on Saturday August 2 1930. A program of dialogues music and solos is planned. Registered members or those seeking information should contact officers including President W Clark Enterline Camp Hill Pa Vice President John A Enterline Jamestown Pa Treasurer Mark G Holtzman Harrisburg Pa Secretary C G Enterline Reading Pa.
Mrs James Jones of Katherine street entertained twelve members and three special visitors from Dunkirk New York the O J C club Friday evening. Plans were made for a breakfast June 11 at Cascade Park and the hostess served refreshments with help from Mrs Kehna. The club will meet June 20 with Mrs Charles Shoaff on Rose avenue.
Members of the Reading Circle of 06 plan their annual picnic next Thursday at Cascade Park. Dinner is to be served at noon in the grove. Attendees should notify committee members Mrs. P. K. Fyke Mrs. Albert Wilson Mrs. T. C. Armstrong or Mrs. G. Hildebrand if not attending.
Mr and Mrs George F Winter announce the marriage of daughter Dorothy to George Robert Archbold son of Mr and Mrs George Q Archbold Freeport The ceremony was May 23 in Pittsburgh performed by Rev James Law Attendants were Miss Sarah McGoun and Myles Law Archbold a Allegheny College graduate member of Delta Tau Delta and works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company now based in Oil City
The Women’s Foreign Missionary society of Epworth Methodist Church met Friday with Mrs. F P Andrews presiding. Devotional led by Mrs. F L Frankfather. prayers by Mrs. McConnell and Mrs J L Moser. Plans discussed for 60th anniversary. Miss Gwen dolyn Norboth’s letter read. Program by Mrs. Frank Pypher on Chinese life. participants listed. Refreshments served by committee at tables with peonies and roses.
A tureen supper at the Lakewood Beach cottage of Mr. and Mrs. J Morrow hosted the Rose of Sharon class of Croton Avenue Methodist church Friday. Forty two guests were present including Mrs E Cook Mrs Wogan Mrs C Sankey and Rev C S Joshua. Officers for the year were elected with Mrs Marie Downs re elected president Ruth McCoy vice president Sara Thomas secretary Elsie Warner treasurer Jessie Beck assistant secretary and Leona Nolan press reporter. Mrs John Morrow and Mrs Jessie Black served the dinner and evening was spent with bathing and boating.
A Thursday evening gathering at Miss Evelyn Wakefield’s house on the old Pittsburgh road featured a wiener and marshmallow roast for a circle of friends. Guests enjoyed games and music, with attendees including Medora Morris Margaret Tomsko Anna Wilson Evelyn Wakefield Helen Tomsko Mary Armand Sara McCune Kenneth Stokes George Crable Jack Kaufman Dan Werrick Bill Hammond John Weaver Max Lackey Jimmie Fox Jack Hainsworth Orville Trax Clarence McCune Mrs Stokes Mrs John Morris Mr and Mrs Scott Drake and Mr and Mrs J A Wakefield.
The Girls Chat Society met Friday evening at Mrs. Virginia Jenkins home on Mahoning Avenue with 15 attendees. A brief business session preceded a reading by Miss Annie Bel Pryor and a paper by Miss Jewel Gunn. Dainty refreshments were served and the next meeting is set for Friday evening June 13 with Mrs. Jenkins hosting.
Mrs. Howard Magill hosted officers of the former Gaston Sabbath school on Garfield Avenue. Plans for the annual reunion in memory of John McCay were set for Wednesday June 18 instead of June 11 due to the G A R Encampment next week.
The 1914 Book Club met at 1 pm with Mrs. W L Beal hosting on Leasure Avenue. A light lunch and pastel decorations preceded a business session electing officers for autumn: President Mrs. W M Eckles, Vice President Mrs. Harry Urmson, Secretary Mrs. W P Felch, Treasurer Mrs. W L Beal. The group planned summer porch parties and hours included sewing and bridge.
Miss Mabel Stump of West Cherry street entertained guests Friday night in honor of G. Mrs. Louis F. Stone of Sewickley. Five tables of Beano provided entertainment and prizes were won by Mrs. Harod Eunangst and Mrs. W. C. Shanafeit. A lunch followed served by Miss Stump with help from Mrs. W. J. Taylor and Mrs. J. G. Welker. Pink and green decor graced the tables and home. Covers were set for 20.
Mrs Irwin Gibson of Euclid avenue welcomed Ramona club members to her home last evening for two tables of 500. Lovely prizes went to Mrs William Nickel and Mrs William Trax for top honors. Hostess and Mrs Mary Maitland served a luncheon at small pastel tables with Spring flowers, with special guests Mrs Vance Montgomery and Mrs Mary Maitland joining.
The Butler Business and Professional Women's club marks its successful season by inviting local club women to attend the birthday dinner in the YWCA dining room Monday evening. The local club has accepted and many members are expected.
Members of the M. L. C. Dinner-Bridge club and families gathered Friday at Dixie Inn picnic grove for the season ending event. About 20 attended and enjoyed the evening as the club plans to resume dinners in October preceded by a September corn roast.
The P L D Reading Circle will hold a meeting Monday evening at Mrs Elizabeth Thomas home on Green street. The Ever Ready Club will be received in Elm street Monday evening with Helen Mosley of Leesburg as hostess. The St Pauls Baptist Missionary Society met for its monthly session with Mrs Anna Kelly presiding and Mrs Cora Nesh teaching the Bible lesson. Circle ledgers show May money receipts totaling 9.48 with four circles led by V Winston Willie Morgan H L Jackson and Adams.
Reader signs and provides address for birth notice to appear in the column.
The notice lists several families with newborns: Mr and Mrs Wilson Frayer at 122 Fairmont Avenue announce a daughter born June 4 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas F Maher at 105 Phillips Place announce a son born June 6. Rev and Mrs Joseph G Black at 776 Harrison Street announce a son named Francis Arnold born June 4. Mr and Mrs John Mayberry of R D J announce a daughter named Mary Lou. Mr and Mrs Earl A Anderson of New Wilmington R F D 2 announce a son named Charles Lee Roy weighing 82 pounds. Mr and Mrs W A Ferguson of Huey Street announce a daughter named Mildred Audrey born June 4.
The marriage license list shows Joseph J. Davis and Boris M. McLure both of New Castle, Ludwik Presnar and Helena Sniczak of Edenburg, and several others including Miles Thomas Baker South New Castle Catherine Irene Kennedy New Castle RB D 1 e Wm A Waite of Girard with Josephine Baker New Martinsville plus Mary Sabo Eliport. The note reflects a distant reference about 1890 youths and personal liberty.
A Cascade Park picnic closed the summer activities of the Blue Triangle club with twenty girls present. The club operates under the Girl Reserve department of the YWCA for working or out of school girls. Miss Floy Owens led a brief business meeting after the meal, with reports from members. Mrs. Mary Roder named treasurer for the remaining summer and Miss Adelaide as vice president.
Members of the Rachel Rebekah Lodge 40 will gather Monday evening in their hall on North Mill street. The session is set to start at eight o'clock.
Mizpah circle of the First Presbyterian church will Tuesday in the church dining room serve dinner for G A R members and others who wish to attend. The notice mentions gifts and a lighthearted joke about Heinz 57 and presidential perks, with casual remarks on fishing.
The piece extols Journey's End as a humane dramatic portrayal of war's human side. It emphasizes character, endurance, and the toll of combat over glorification, inviting G. A. R. veterans to attend as capital guests next week.
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