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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

3

Farewell party honors high school teachers

Mr and Mrs James M Smith of Highland avenue hosted a farewell party for retiring faculty members Miss Bertha Stearns head of English and Miss Irene Miller who led the art department since its inception two years ago. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs F E Sturgeon Tarentum Mrs Andrews and Miss Andrews Erie. Yellow decor and dancing followed by refreshments prepared by the hostess and her sister Mrs George B Zahniser.

James M. Smith Highland Avenue Bertha Stearns Irene Miller F. E. Sturgeon Tarentum Andrews Miss Andrews Erie George B. Zahniser

Wedding and social events noted around town

Miss Bessia Rogan hosts a shower for cousin Miss Ruby Rogan who is a June 23 bride elect. Elizabeth Smith hosts a class night gathering. Mrs Henry Ringer hosts the N S U club. T G club picnic at the park. Receptions for Miss Irene Miller from 3 to 5 at C W Foulke and E J Humes. Book reunion at Alameda park Butler. Rita club hosted by Mrs James McGivern. Thimble club picnic at Mrs Anna Cox. Five W Kensington meets with Mrs Stanley Treser. Rose Kell her and Michael King to wed at St Marys church early. Class night exercises in high school auditorium.

Bessia Rogan West North Street Ruby Rogan Elizabeth Smith Wallace Avenue Henry Ringer Dewey Avenue T. G. Club C. W. Foulke E J. Humes St. Mary’s Church

Samuel Lewis Chosen Tenor for Elijah at Mt Solo May Denison

Samuel Lewis of this city is engaged as tenor soloist for Elijah to be sung in Denison Ohio by the Mt Solo Conservatory of Music on June 15. Other soloists include Miss Speck soprano Mrs McDonald contralto and Mr McMahon bass. The selection follows his praised Messiah performance last December.

Samuel Lewis Elijah Dennison Mt. Solo Conservatory of Music Miss Speck McDonald Columbus McMahon Cleveland Lewis

What Can Be Had With a Kodak

A Kodak display at the Field Day Exhibition at Cascade Ball Park yesterday shows thirty views taken with a regular stock Kodak. Postcard copies will be sold to children at five cents each. The ad promotes owning a Kodak and offers advice on taking and finishing pictures.

Cascade Ball Park

Former resident McConnell weds Verna Clausen in June

Thomas Cunningham McConnell formerly of this city marries Miss Verna A. Clausen of Norrie Wisconsin in a ceremony announced for Thursday June 3. The bride a daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Clausen is Oberlin educated and the groom plans a post Latin trip with Y M C A work. They will visit the city late June and sail for China in August to serve as secretary of the government Y M C A there.

Thomas Cunningham McConnell Verna A. Clausen Norrie Wis Henry Clausen Oberlin McConnell Malcolm McConnell State College China

Pedro party brings Carnation Ken sington group together

Members of the Carnation Ken sington and friends enjoyed a Pedro party at Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Humble home on Croton Avenue Monday evening. Five tables filled for Pedro games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Minnie Stakelum and William Rodgers, consolation to Mrs. Annette Waldron and J. H. Humble. Refreshments served by Mrs. Anna Cox, Mrs. Elsie Bryson and Mrs. Katherine Quinn. A similar party planned for Wednesday evening at the same venue.

Carnation Kensington J. H. Humble Croton Avenue Pedro Minnie Stakelum William Rodgers Annette Waldron Anna Cox Elsie Bryson Katherine Quinn

Robert A. McKinney Bible Class Social at First Presbyterian

The Robert A McKinney Bible class of the First Presbyterian church held a large social evening despite a storm with 74 members present. Music by Har ry Shepherd Hal Davis and Archie Cubbison accompanied discussions by Rev. Robert Little C H Akens R A McKinney George Moody and L M Uber followed a strawberry shortcake lunch at 9 30.

Robert A. McKinney First Presbyterian Church Harry Shepherd Hal Davis Archie Cubbison Robert Little C. H. Akens R. A. McKinney George Moody L. M. Uber

ExEdinburgh residents plan extended western trip

Miss Ella McWilliams of Edenburg and Mrs Charles McCullough with Miss Stella Hess leave Friday for an extended western tour. They will visit California expositions and cities from San Diego to Vancouver, with stops in Denver Colorado Springs Grand Canyon Winnipeg St Paul and Chicago before returning via the Canadian Pacific.

Ella McWilliams Edenburg Martin Ganta School Charles McCullough Stella Hess California Denver Colorado Springs Grand Canyon San Diego Vancouver Winnipeg St. Paul Chicago

Picnic at Cascade Park Brings T. L. T. Kennington Members

A Monday afternoon and evening picnic at Cascade park drew T. L. T. Kennington members and families, replacing the planned meeting at Mrs. Thomas Black’s home. Supper for 29 followed hours of fancy work and social visiting. In two weeks Mrs. J. L. Moser of Spruce street hosts.

Cascade Park T. L. T. Kensington Thomas Black J. L. Moser Spruce Street

Highland Kensington Hosts Pleasant Monday Evening

A social event in Highland Kensington at the home of Miss Ruby MacNab featured Mrs. Percy MacNab and Miss Caroline Haney as guests. Refreshments were served by Mrs. R. L. MacNab and her daughter-in-law. In two weeks Miss Gertrude Raidy of Boyles Avenue will host the next gathering.

Highland Kensington Ruby MacNab Highland Avenue Percy MacNab Caroline Haney R. L. MacNab Gertrude Raidy Boyles Avenue

North Jefferson Street Hostess Leads 1915 Club Evening

Miss Alice Powell of North Jefferson street hosted the 1915 club Monday evening with guests Miss Mina Rubel and Miss Myrtle Thompson. Sewing was the main activity and Powell’s mother helped with refreshments. Miss Louise Hannon of West Washington street will host in two weeks.

Alice Powell North Jefferson Street Mina Rubel Myrtle Thompson Louise Hannon West Washington Street

Marriage of Miss Mary Staunton and Milton Baish

The ceremony occurred at Sacred Heart church with Miss Josephine Baish as bridesmaid and John Staunton as best man. The couple, daughter and son of local families, will reside in New Castle after the wedding.

Mary Staunton M. Staunton Sharpsville Street Milton Baish Sacred Heart Church J. H. McAdam Josephine Baish John Staunton New Castle Sharon Herald

First Baptist Sunday School Class to Meet at Davies Home

T. J. Davies of Wallace avenue will host his class of boys Friday at 3 30 for a hike prep. J. H. Greenwood Y M C A physical director will attend and speak to the boys.

T. J. Davies Wallace Avenue First Baptist Sunday School J. H. Greenwood

Eastern Star Convention Attendees Headed to Exposition Park

Mrs. Thomas C. Elliott of Wallace Avenue Mrs. Pinkerton from the Seventh ward and Mrs. Ira Powell grand district deputy traveled to Exposition Park Conneaut Lake to attend the Order Eastern Star convention in session this week.

Thomas C. Elliott Wallace Avenue Pinkerton Seventh Ward Ira Powell Grand District Exposition Park Conneaut Lake Order Eastern Star

Mother's Circle to Picnic at Pineview Farm

The Mothers Circle of the First Methodist church and their children will hold a picnic at Mrs. Willis Mayberry's Pineview farm on Friday. Attendees should meet at Mrs. J. C. Leohner's home on Highland Avenue at 10 o'clock.

First Methodist Church Willis Mayberry Pineview Farm J. C. Leohner Highland Avenue

Burns Kelley Wedding Planned for June Twenty Second

Miss Minnie Burns of Atlantic Avenue will wed Edward J. Kelley, son of Mr and Mrs Michael Kelley, at St Marys Church at 8 oclock with Father Oshea officiating. Attendants are Miss Margaret Burns and Daniel Heagney. A wedding breakfast will be held at the bride’s home after the ceremony, then the couple will depart for a trip to Cleveland and Buffalo.

Minnie Burns Atlantic Avenue Edward J. Kelley Michael Kelley St. Mary's Church Father O'Shea Margaret Burns Daniel Heagney Thomas Burns Cleveland Buffalo

Simple Wedding for Amy Olive Yard and William Patton

Miss Amy Olive Yard and William George Patton wed in a simple eight o'clock ceremony at Superior street. The Rev. L. E. Yahn officiated with about 50 guests, a pink and white reception following, and out of town attendees listed including Yard, Fryman, Bigley, Axtell, William, and Yahn families.

Amy Olive Yard J. Cc. Yard Superior Street William George Patton J. B. Patton Chestnut Street Alice Lowers Margaret Patton Rooks L. E. Yahn Mt. Pleasant I. S. Yard J. A. Yard F. P. Fryman Harrisville Amy Bigley Earl Bigley Grace Ruth Axtell Franklin F. S. William Jackson Center L. B. Yahn C. R. Yard Grove City

Yellowstone Park Tribute Party Before Departure

Miss Fannie Fan n ie and Miss Myra McBride depart Thursday for Yellowstone Park. Miss Mollie Bruce hosted a dinner at the Tea Cup Inn with Mrs Alexander, Mrs Caldwell, Mrs Walls, Miss Forrest, and others. The group later attended a picture, and more entertainments are planned by the R. M. B. G. club before the trip.

Fannie Myra McBride Yellowstone Park Mollie Bruce Tea Cup Inn Mrs. Alexander W. B. Caldwell Pearl Walls Fannie Forrest Harriet Leslie Rena McAnlis Forbeck Picture Theatres Miss Forrest

Birthday party honors Clyde Burkholder in East North street

Mrs Dall Davis hosted a Monday evening gathering for her grandson Clyde Burkholder of Ashtabula visiting for his fourth birthday. Guests included Helen Davis Mary Davis Margaret Davis Clark Davis Hugh Davis and Clyde Burkholder. A game filled evening ended with a lunch and a group photo.

Miss Rose Kelliher to Wed Michael King

Courtesy shower in Bell avenue given for Miss Rose Kelliher and her fiancé Michael King. A guest list of 35 attended a miscellaneous party with gifts for the bride elect. Music by Marie Rice Regina Kelliher and refreshments helped by Anna Reading and Madeline Rice.

Rose Kelliher Michael King A. C. Kelliher Bell Avenue Marie Rice Regina Kelliher Anna Reading Madeline Rice

McConnell Family Reunion Set At Volant Home

The annual McConnell reunion will be held at William J. McConnell’s Volant home on June 25. Travelers meeting the train will be greeted at Neshannock Falls if they notify Mr. McConnell. An invitation to all friends and neighbors is extended and full attendance is expected. Mrs J W McConnell Volant is secretary.

McConnell William J. McConnell Volant Neshannock Falls

Daughters of Isabella to host reception and card party

The Daughters of Isabella announce a reception and card party in the K of C hall Hoyt block next Monday evening June 14. All members and friends are invited to attend.

Daughters of Isabella K of C. Hall Hoyt Block

Mrs Wallace Pitzer Hosts Luncheon for Miss Helen Sharp

Mrs Wallace H Pitzer and Miss Mary Warnock will entertain at a 1 o'clock luncheon at the New Castle club on Saturday June 12 in honor of Miss Helen Elizabeth Sharp whose engagement has been announced

Wallace H. Pitzer Mary Warnock New Castle Club Helen Elizabeth Sharp

Social event honoring visiting guests in Madison avenue home

Miss Ethel Morgan hosted friends this evening at her Madison avenue home. The gathering paid compliments to Miss Mary Steinberger of New Castle, Mrs. Howard Hannon of Warren Ohio, and Miss Hazel Bucklin, with Mrs. Fred Carter of North Water street hosting for the same guests of honor Tuesday evening.

Ethel Morgan Madison Avenue Mary Steinberger New Castle Howard Hannon Warren Ohio Hazel Bucklin Fred Carter North Water Street Sharon Herald

Principal Ira Shoup to Tour West for Exposition

Ira Shoup principal of Lincoln and Garfield schools plans a Saturday departure for a western trip. He will visit the San Francisco Exposition and stop at the Grand Canyon enroute, touring other western sites.

Ira Shoup Lincoln and Garfield San Francisco Exposition Grand Canyon

Twentieth Century Club Meeting at Mrs Bloomer’s Home

The Twentieth Century club will hold its regular business meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Laura Bloomer 214 Smithfield Street.

Twentieth Century Club Laura Bloomer Smithfield Street

Epworth Woman's Bible Class Postponed to June 17

The entertainment event by the Epworth Woman's Bible class was set for Thursday at the home of Mrs. P. H. Reider on Lincoln Avenue but has been postponed to June 17.

Epworth Woman's Bible P. H. Reider Lincoln Avenue

Mrs Howard M Quest Hosts Wednesday Club

Mrs Howard M Quest of Garfield avenue will entertain the Wednesday Afternoon club tomorrow afternoon.

Howard M. Quest Garfield Avenue

Breakfast at Park Announcement

The Hy Shy Ny girls will break fast at the park on Thursday morning. The notice invites attendance and specifies a morning gathering near the park area.

Reading Circle Closes Summer Session With Topics

The Reading circle wrapped its profitable year at Mrs. A. W. Harbison’s East Street home. Mrs. George E. Treadwell spoke on Radium, Miss Mary Jackson discussed current topics, and Mrs. J. M. Clark served as critic. Fall sessions begin September 13 with a 1 o'clock luncheon hosted by president Mrs. Thomas W. Phillips.

A. W. Harbison East Street George E. Treadwell Mary Jackson J. M. Clark Thomas W. Phillips

Miss Irene McMeen Visits Warren Relative

Miss Irene McMeen of Warren arrives to spend a few weeks with her aunt Mrs. Carl Paisley on Park Avenue.

Irene McMeen Warren, O Carl Paisley Park Avenue

Miss Margaret O Connor Hosts Interse Club Event

Miss Margaret O Connor of Spring Street will entertain the Interse club on Wednesday evening.

Margaret O'Connor Spring Street

Quiet Monday Marriage of Collingwood and Maxwell

The marriage of Mrs. Mary M. Collingwood of Darlington Avenue and George W. Maxwell of Madison Avenue took place at five o'clock Monday afternoon with Alderman H. G. Coates officiating.

Mary M. Collingwood Darlington Avenue George W. Maxwell Madison Avenue H. G. Coates

Third Class City Bill Is Vetoed

Governor Brumbaugh vetoed the Clark third class city act amendment affecting New Castle. The veto preserves current law for two more years. City Solicitor James A. Gardner helped draft the proposal urged by the league of third class cities. changes included four year council terms among others.

Brumbaugh New Castle James A. Gardner League of

Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society Meets

The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet in the church parlors Thursday at 2 30 in the afternoon. This will be the last church meeting for the summer.

The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church

Epworth Methodist Ladies Aid Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Ladies Aid Society of Ep worth Methodist church will hold an all day meeting at the church Wednesday. In the afternoon business of importance will be transacted.

Ladies’ Aid Society Epworth Methodist Church

E. E. Girls Club Elects Officers At Princeton Meeting

The E. E. girls of Center U. P. church met at Miss Dora Aiken’s home in Princeton. Officers elected include Harriet Hartzell president Martha Brandon vice president Elizabeth Schell treasurer Edna McClaren secretary Helen Zehner assistant secretary Bertha Manning corresponding secretary. Miss Lillian Manning was thanked for a California letter. next meeting place undecided.

E. E. Girls of the Center U. P Dora Aiken Princeton Harriet Hartzell Martha Brandon Elizabeth Schell Edna McClaren Helen Zehner Bertha Manning Lillian Manning California

Epworth E M Church Women to Meet at 524 Florence

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Epworth M E church will hold a Friday meeting at 3 PM at the home of Mrs George Forrest 524 Florence avenue.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Epworth M. E. Church George Forrest Florence Avenue

Young Girls Triangle Mission Meeting Set at Central Church

The Young Girls' Triangle Mission society meets tonight at Central Christian church at 7 30 o clock. All members are urged to attend and others are invited to join.

Triangle Mission Society Central Christian Church

Stephenson Circle Meets for Weekday Meeting and Elections

The Stephenson circle of the First Methodist church will gather Thursday evening at 7 45 at the home of Mrs J K Heess on Leisure avenue. Mite boxes will be collected and officers elected at this session.

Stephenson First Methodist Church J. K. Heess Leasure Avenue

Allen Musical and Literary Society Presents Barret Family Program

The Allen Musical and Literary Society of Bethel A. M. E. church on Green Street hosts a musical program by Mrs Maude Barret and family tonight at 8 30. Admission is free. Refreshments served after. Also notes Wednesday prayer meeting and Thursday Temple of Fame practice.

Allen Musical and Literary Society Bethel A. M. E Green Street

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting at Croton

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Croton M E Church will hold its monthly business meeting at Mrs. T C Armstrong's Croton Avenue home Thursday at 2 30 PM. It is the last meeting of the year and all members should come prepared to meet their obligations.

Home Missionary Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Croton M. BE T. C. Armstrong Croton Avenue

Young Ladies Bible Class Postpones Concert to Fall

The Third U P church Young Ladies Bible Class with 36 members met Monday evening. Hosts were Mrs Anna Porter Mrs Mary Lines and Mrs Olive Zeigler. A fall concert was decided. A birthday social is planned for July 11 with hostesses Mrs George Ramsey Mrs Edna Ricer and Mrs Elia Tidball.

Young Ladies Young Ladies’ Bible Third U. P. Church Anna Porter Mary Lines Olive Zeigler Eorge Ramsey Edna Ricer Elia Tidball

Bible Classes Announce Meetings This Week

The Bible Love circle will meet at 1111 Loraine avenue on Wednesday June 9 at 2 30 p m Mrs Downs teacher The John Knox Bible class will meet this evening in the Y W C A parlors.

Bible Love Circle M. J. Rahauser Loraine Avenue Downs

Local Notes Show Community Visitors and Recuperations

A string of short personal items records visits, illnesses, and returns in Ellwood City. Names include Mrs. Joseph Coutt, Jack Simison, Prof T J Morgan, Judge Porter, William Allen, Carl Barnes, Samuel Martin, Gideon Ward, J C Walls, Dr A R Rich, and many others. Several residents relocate or travel, with updates on family births and hospital stay recoveries.

Joseph Coutt Moravia Road Jack Simison Volant T. J. Morgan South Mercer Street Judge Porter Mt. Jackson William Allen J. C. Patterson South Mulberry Street Paul Simison Carl Barnes W. C. Anderson West Washington Street Washington, D. C Mary Staats Pulaski William Montgomery East Washington Street Zelienople Lloyd Rich Grove City A. R. Rich South Mill Street Laura Newton Youngstown Pittsburg S. W. Lewis Freda Long Avenue Claire Reed Robert Gwin Washington Street Stoneboro J. S. McNamara Nedra Cleveland Avenue Titusville Franklin

Highland W C T U Meeting Reports Anti Cigarette Effort

The Highland Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met at president Mrs Elizabeth Humes home. Devotions and a Crusade Psalm were followed by discussion on the cigarette habit. Seven new members joined as the society voted to obtain anti cigarette leaflets for distribution. adjourned by social superintendent Mrs Charles Mossman and press superintendent Mrs W F Gardner.

Highland W. C. T. U Elizabeth Humes D. F. Ralph Ralph Charles Mossman W. F. Gardner

GORMLEY PRAISES TOWNSHIP ROADS ON GOOD ROADS DAY

Wesley Gormley, road supervisor in Hickory township, reports roads in fine shape after good roads day. About 800 yards of earth moved from Gormley and Ellis hills with 40 two-horse teams and three one-horse wagons. From New Castle, four teams and a group of workers including lawyers and doctors assisted.

Wesley Gormley Hickory Township Court House Gormley Ellis Hills New Castle

Scout Mooney Seeks Habeas Corpus Release

Attorney Edwin K. Logan filed a petition with Judge Porter seeking Scout Mooney’s release from county jail on a writ of habeas corpus. The petition claims illegal confinement while Mooney, who spends much time in jail and works around county buildings, is presently held on a surety of the peace charge.

Edwin K. Logan Porter Scout Mooney Scout

Spiritualist lecture by Morrow and Cooper at hall

Mr Charles Morrow of Pittsburg assisted by Mrs Cooper will lecture at Spiritualist hall on Wednesday evening with messages from both. Admission free.

Charles Morrow Pittsburg Cooper Spiritualist

Ice Cream Strawberry and Cake Social At Highland U P Church

The Men's class at Highland U P church hosts an ice cream strawberry and cake social on the church lawn this evening. All welcome. Adv. 255tl.

Highland U. P

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