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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

3

Afternoon Wedding of Gretchen Barnes and Frank Hay

Miss Gretchen R Barnes of Croton avenue and Frank M Hay of East Washington street wed in the First Baptist church at 830 this afternoon. Dr H J Whalen officiated with Miss Louanna Harris and Raymond McConnell as attendants. The couple plan to reside on East Washington street until their Adams street home is ready.

Gretchen R. Barnes Croton Avenue Frank M. Hay East Washington Street First Baptist Church H. J. Whalen Louanna Harris Raymond McConnell Miss Barnes Knoxville, Tenn Frank M. Jones Everett C. Barnes New York City New Castle Business College Hay Wiliam H. Hay Shelby Tube Works Ellwood City Baraca Cadets Adams Street

Miss Kent Returns From Mt Chantle Commencement Near Wheeling

Miss Anna Kent of Seward Avenue returns from attending commencement at Mt Chantle near Wheeling West Virginia.

Anna Kent Seward Avenue Mt. Chantle Wheeling W. Va

Simmons Westminster Bicycle Offers Low Price Per Week

Readers can buy the Simmons Westminster bicycle for 35 dollars with a plan that lets buyers pay part upfront and settle the balance weekly as they earn money. The ad urges thrift and mentions quantity orders enabling underselling compared to competitors.

Engagement Announced At Farewell Party

At a farewell party for Miss Nancy Kelly who leaves for Yellowstone Park, Mr. and Mrs. J G Walker announce the engagement of their daughter Zina to Lowry Wilson. Wilson is a Graselli Co chemist. Zina has been with Lake Erie Railroad. Wedding set for early fall.

Nancy Kelly Yellowstone Park J. G. Walker Madison Avenue Zina Lowry Wilson Miss Walker Lake Erie Railroad Wilson Anna Wilson Sankey Street Graselli Chemical Co Fred Scnauffer Enon Valley

Festivities in High School Circles

High school social events fill the coming days with multiple gatherings. On Wednesday Miss Helen Foster hosts 40 friends with informal dancing and refreshments, assisted by Mrs. Foster and several Misses. Invited guests include Miss Katherine Huether of Sharon and Miss Anna Schmidt of Oil City.

Helen Foster North Mercer Street Foster Jesse R. Cooper Baker, Hawkins and Lundeen Thalman Katherine Huether Sharon Anna Schmidt Oil City Beulah Norris West Grant Avenue Dorothy Stanley Liberty Street Emma Matthews Leasure Avenue Kensington Huether

Mrs White and party plan extended western trip

Mrs A B White and daughter Miss Mary White of East North street with Miss Elsie Jenkins depart Saturday for Chicago to visit Dr Elmer White. Then to Wapola Ta to see Mr White’s brother. Jenkins heads to Des Moines to visit relatives and then to Seattle. Miss White travels with her mother as far west as Salt Lake City and plans visits to San Francisco Los Angeles and other California places.

A. B. White Mary White East North Street Elsie Jenkins Chicago Elmer White Wapola Mr. White Miss Jenkins Des Moines Seattle Wash Salt Lake City Miss White San Francisco San Diego Los Angeles California

Informal Bridge Party Honors Mrs Allen Visitor

Complimentary to Mrs Enoch Allen of Washington D C the guest of Mrs Ada Underwood Mrs H B Bleakley entertained informally Wednesday evening Three tables were filled for auction bridge favors went to Mrs John S Oursler and Mrs Allen Pink and white decorations were used and refreshments served Another event for the visitor was an automobile ride by Mrs Underwood to Mercer on Tuesday Six guests dined at Hotel Reznor and played bridge in the afternoon Tonight Mrs Laura Linton entertains a few friends for Mrs Allen.

Enoch Allen Washington, D. C Ada Underwood H. B. Bleakley Lincoln Avenue John S. Oursler Allen Underwood Mercer Hotel Reznor Laura Linton

School Friends Entertained at West Cherry Street

Associates in Grade High were guests of Frank Clawson of West Cherry street Wednesday evening. Music and games provided entertainment. Miss Lillian Hoy won the prize. Mrs Clawson served refreshments.

Frank Clawson West Cherry Street Lillian Hoy

I N O Kennsington Members Alter Park Plans

Members of the 1916 I. N. O. Ken sington spent Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Clyde Thomas home on Chestnut street rather than going to the park. A park breakfast is planned in two weeks if the weather permits.

Love Mask at the Dome with DeMille and Reid

Cecil B. DeMille and Jeanie MacPherson completed the Western drama The Love Mask. Cleo Ridgley and Wallace Reid star at the Dome theatre on Monday and Tuesday as Paramount releases.

Cecil B. DeMille Lasky Company Jeanie MacPherson Cleo Ridgley Wallace Reid Dome Theatre

A R Norton to Give Recital Here

Music lovers are informed that organist Albert Reeves Norton of New York will present a recital Sunday afternoon June 18 at First Methodist Episcopal Church. The event is under Queen Esther Circle sponsorship. Norton, a respected Brooklyn organist and former Belleville resident, will also play in Belleville on a prior Saturday and stay in town a few days at the Offutt home.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Albert Reeves Norton New York Queen Esther Circle Norton Metropolis Reformed Church the Heights Brooklyn First Methodist Church Belleville John B. Offutt

Rehearsal Dinner Precedes Wedding in Cleveland

The Lawrence club hosted a rehearsal dinner at seven o clock the evening before the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Douds and Joseph C Calhoun Jr of Cleveland. Pink roses decorated tables and name cards bore orange blossoms. Twenty guests were invited including Frances Reis Mont Clair N J Helen Peay Little Rock Ark Mrs Watson G Tapping Milwaukee and several Cleveland residents. The service followed at the First Presbyterian church.

Elizabeth Douds Joseph C. Calhoun, Jr Cleveland Lawrence Club Coryers Frances Reis Mont Clair N. J Helen Peay Little Rock Ark Watson G. Tapping Milwaukee James P. Hunting George Handyside Ralph E. Kaighin Horace Robinson Raymond Frost Wilson Handyside First Presbyterian Church

Pretty Dinner Farewell Event at YWCA

A Wednesday evening dinner at the YWCA honored teaching staff with Miss Iretta Dart of Oak Street School hosting. Guests Ruth Stiles and Jane Bannon will not return next year. Covers for 18, pink roses, dining, movie, and park activities noted.

Iretta Dart Oak Street Ruth Stiles Jane Bannon Debold

Social club scenes in Wallace area in 1916

Readers note a series of entertainments from Wallace avenue residents. T J Davies hosts Sunday school, Mary Haid runs the 1916 circle, Mrs Norris hosts a second afternoon party, and a High School Alumni banquet is planned at the high school.

T. J. Davies Wallace Avenue Mary Haid Emerson Avenue Edwin F. Norris West Grant Avenue Margaret Williams Arlington Avenue Sarah Joyce Edna Brown Phillips Street Hilda Hill Long Avenue Gertrude Zimmerman American Woman's Guild Frances Forrest Etude Music Club

Surprise Party Honors Teacher Before Buffalo Detroit Trip

Mrs. T. W. Montgomery hosted a Wednesday evening surprise party on Winter avenue for Miss Ellen De Haan, a local teacher departing Friday for Buffalo and Detroit before returning to Chicago. Amy Smith of Pittsburg attended as an out of town guest and a luncheon followed the informal gathering.

T. W. Montgomery Winter Avenue Ellen de Haan Buffalo Detroit Mich Chicago

Marriage of Margaret Iona Smith and William H. Bancroft

Cards from Mr and Mrs F Harry Gam of Niles Ohio announce the marriage of their sister Margaret Iona Smith formerly of this city to William Henry Bancroft resident of Niles and auditor for Carnegie Steel. The Rev Allan Gordon Christian Church officiated Wednesday. After a Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls trip they will reside at 105 Fulton Street Niles and be at home after July 1.

F. Harry Gambridge Niles Margaret Iona Smith William Henry Bancroft Allan Gordon The Christian Church Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Fulton Street Neshannock Avenue Bancroft Carnegie Steel Company

Book Club Hosts Change of Date For June Meeting

Miss Anna King of Rhodes Place hosted the Circulating Book club on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Daniel Foster Hewett of Chevy Chase D C and Miss Frances Hamilton of Ft Wayne Ind. Next meeting will be Thursday June 15 hosted by Mrs H G Dean replacing the regular date.

Anna King Rhodes Place Daniel Foster Hewett Chevy Chase D. C Frances Hamilton Ft. Wayne Ind H. G. Dean

Wednesday Afternoon Club Hosts Guests and Needlework

Mrs. Howard Quest of Garfield Avenue entertained the Wednesday Afternoon club with guests Miss Ruth Callahan, Miss Rheyma Michener, Mrs. J. W. Free, Mrs. John Crowl, Mrs. Charles Lyle, Mrs. J. P. Caldwell and Mrs. Kenneth Wood. Needle work and refreshments were noted features.

Howard Quest Garfield Avenue Ruth Callahan Rheyma Michener J. W. Free John Crowl Charles Lyle J. P. Caldwell Kenneth Wood

Ladies Host Guests For Park Breakfast Plans

Mrs Wilbur Jones of Bleakley Avenue entertained guest Mrs Coventum Kensington and Mrs Mary Stritmater of Erie with sewing and refreshments. Plans were made for a breakfast at the park next Wednesday in honor of Mrs Stritmater. In two weeks Mrs William Stritmater of Hamilton Street will entertain.

Wilbur Jones Bleakley Avenue Coventum Kensington Mary Stritmater Erie William Bruce Park Stritmater William Stritmater Hamilton Street

Afternoon Party by Mrs Edwin F Norris

Prominent afternoon gathering at West Grant avenue hosted by Mrs Edwin F Norris featured about 40 guests, bridge as the main diversion, with garden flowers and a collation served by her daughters Mrs Findley McConnell, Edwina Norris, and Beulah Norris. Friday another similar affair is planned.

Edwin F. Norris West Grant Avenue Findley McConnell Steubenville Edwina Beulah Norris Norris

East North street social closes with upcoming host

Mrs Paul McCandless of East North street entertained the N L U club Wednesday evening with Miss Nell Porter assisting. The group recognized customary proceedings and in two weeks Mrs Robert Corrigan of Youngstown will entertain at her mother Mrs H M Carpenter's home on Highland avenue.

Paul McCandless East North Street Nell Porter Robert Corrigan Youngstown H. M. Carpenter Highland Avenue

Y. O. A. Club Dinner Hails Elizabeth Morgan Bride

Mrs. R. E. Johns welcomed Y. O. A. club members Wednesday with special guest Mrs. Sidney John. Mrs. Lewis Thomas assisted as the group prepared a 7 o clock dinner at the Y. M. C. A. honoring Miss Elizabeth Morgan, bride to be on June 28.

R. E. Johns Y. O. A. Club Sidney John Lewis Thomas Elizabeth Morgan

Worcester bride’s attendant guests in Laurel street wedding week

Miss Louise Trowbridge of Worcester Massachusetts arrives as bridesmaid guest for Miss Dorothy Morehead of Laurel boulevard. Miss Morehead entertains Miss Pauline Smith of Toronto Ontario who attended the Douds and Calhoun wedding tonight.

Louise Trowbridge Worcester Mass Dorothy Morehead Laurel Boulevard Miss Trowbridge Miss Morehead Pauline Smith Toronto Douds Calhoun

E T C Club Meets at Miss Hazel Martins Home

Members of the E T C club were entertained at the home of Miss Hazel Martin on Court street on Wednesday afternoon. The next meeting will be with Miss Edwina Norris on West Grant avenue on Saturday, June 17.

E. T. C. Club Hazel Martin Court Street Edwina Norris West Grant Avenue

Franklin avenue society hosts Amusu club gathering

Mrs. Frank Hanna of Franklin Avenue entertained the Amusu club informally Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Walter Donnelly of Galbraith Avenue will be hostess in two weeks.

Frank Hanna Franklin Avenue Amusu Club Walter Donnelly Galbraith Avenue

Alumni Association Hosts Nurses Reception at Shenango Valley Hospital

The Shenango Valley Hospital alumni association hosted a reception for the graduating class after commencement exercises on Tuesday evening. The annual meeting occurred Wednesday afternoon with 17 members present, followed by informal refreshments served by Miss McKinney.

Shenango Valley Hospital Alumni Association Miss McKinney

Mathews Family Hosts Commencement Evening Guests

Mr James Mathews and Mrs Mathews of Leasure avenue host guest list for their daughter Miss Emma Matthews graduation evening. Attending are Mrs John Wentling Mrs B F Saunders of Cleveland and Miss Emma Huether of Sharon.

James Mathews Leasure Avenue Emma Matthews John Wentling B. F. Saunders Cleveland Emma Huether Sharon

Day Nursery Meeting Names June and July Buyers

The Chil dren s Day Nursery monthly meeting listed buyers for upcoming days names include Mrs N Linville on June 12 Mrs W D Whit marsh on June 19 Mrs T W Phillips on June 26 and Mrs E E Seavy on July 8.

Childrens’ Day Nursery N. Linville W. D. Whitmarsh T. W. Phillips E. E. Seavy

To Attend Grand Opera in Pittsburg Visit

Miss Gladys Hill of Park Avenue went to Pittsburg today to hear Siegfried and spend a few days with friends. Mr and Mrs Marcus Feuchtwang er and Mr and Mrs Abe Feuchtwanger are other local attendees at grand opera.

Gladys Hill Park Avenue Pittsburg Siegfried Marcus Feuchtwanger Abe Feuchtwanger

Boak Family Attends Carnegie Tech Commencement

Dr. R. G. Boak and his son Harold of Crawford avenue travel to Pittsburg for Carnegie Technical School commencement exercises where Earl Boak, the doctor’s son, is among the graduates.

R. G. Boak Harold Crawford Avenue Pittsburg Carnegie Technical School Earl

Mrs Lee Ochs to Visit New York Sisters in June

Mrs Lee Ochs and her daughter Willa of New York will arrive June 20 for an extended visit with her sisters Mrs John Holsinger and Mrs Mac Donnelly.

Lee Ochs Willa New York John Holsinger MacDonnelly

Miss Mary Chamberlain Arrives for Summer Visit

Miss Mary Chamberlain of London has arrived to spend the summer with her sister Mrs. John Holt of Park Avenue in London Ohio.

Mary Chamberlain London John Holt Park Avenue

Eighth Vo gan Book descendants reunion at Alameda Park

The eighth annual reunion of the descendants of George and Isabella Vo gan Book will be held at Alameda Park Butler on Wednesday June 14. A picnic dinner will be served and all friends are welcome.

George and Isabella Vogan Alameda Park Butler

Dinner Honors Miss May Lewis June Bride Elect

Mrs. M. C. Aul of East Washington street hosted a Wednesday evening dinner in pink and white. Cards provided the entertainment following the meal.

Mrs Richardson Heads to Ogden and Yellowstone Visit

Mrs George Richardson of East Main street travels to Ogden Utah to visit her sister Mrs Jas Fulton. She plans to tour Yellowstone Park and other California spots with a return around September 1.

George Richardson East Main Street Ogden Utah Jas. Fulton Yellowstone Park California

Miss Helen Norton Returns Home To Visit Family

Miss Helen Norton who has taught in Hugo Oklahoma for a year arrived home today and will visit her sister Mrs John B Offutt on Albert Street for a time.

Helen Norton Hugo Okla John B. Offutt Albert Street

Mrs Offutt Attends Siegfried Opera in Pittsburg Visit

Mrs. John B. Offutt of Albert Street traveled to Pittsburg to attend the grand opera Siegfried and planned a few days with relatives.

John B. Offutt Albert Street Pittsburg Siegfried

Miss Helen Peay Ends Visit From East Street Hostess

Miss Helen Peay of Little Rock Arkansas has concluded a several week visit to Miss Harriet Reis of East street, ending the social hosting visit.

Helen Peay Little Rock, Ark Harriet Reis East Street

Picnic at Cascade Park with Gantz School group

Grades six and seven of the Martin Gantz school, chaperoned by teachers, enjoy a park outing at Cascade Park this evening. Miss Mc Williams, who supervised the May pole dance, attends as a special guest.

Martin Gantz Cascade Park

Bake Sale At Croton Avenue M E Church

Community bake sale announced near Leavy's old stand on N Mercer Street this Saturday June 10 hosted by Croton Avenue M E Church Adv 11.

Leavy N. Mercer Street Croton Avenue M. E. Church

Elizabeth Reed Returns Home From Philadelphia Drexel

Miss Elizabeth Reed of Lincoln Avenue, a Drexel School student in Philadelphia, is home for the summer vacation.

Elizabeth Reed Lincoln Avenue Drexel School Philadelphia

Mrs Schuyler Piiler Hosts U S Club Evening

Mrs Schuyler Piiler of Winter Avenue will entertain the U S club on Monday evening according to a social notices column.

Walton and Armstrong Reunion Set for June 21

The Walton and Armstrong reunion will be held on Wednesday June 21 at the home of John Armstrong in Slippery Rock.

Walton and Armstrong John Armstrong Slippery Rock

Myers Family Reunion Planned at Cascade Park

The Myers family announces its annual reunion at Cascade Park on Thursday June 15. Family members are invited to gather for a day of fellowship and activities at the public park location.

Local residents undertake visits and health news in town

Mrs W W Sniff and sons of West Washington Street travel to Anola Indiana for the summer. Miss Helen Maxwell returns from Sewickley where she taught. Mrs Mary Shipler of Mercer and granddaughter Blanche Shipler depart for Washington DC and New York. A Maine Street resident visits sister Mrs J H Fulton in Ogden Utah for two months. Miss Grace Gibson of Walnut Street is seriously ill with possible appendicitis at Shenango Valley Hospital. A son is born to Mr and Mrs William Ellis of South Beaver Street. Dr and Mrs Joseph Reed and daughter Helen Reed of Sharon announce birth.

W. W. Sniff and Sons West Washington Street Angola Ind Helen Maxwell Winter Avenue Sewickley Mary Shipler Mercer Blanche Shipler Highland Avenue Washington, D. C New York George Richardson East Maine Street J. H. Fulton Ogden Utah Grace Gibson Walnut Street Shenango Valley Hospital William Ellis South Beaver Street Joseph Reed Helen Reed Sharon

Local guests and visits noted around town

A list of residents and visitors includes Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Reed of Lincoln Avenue concluding a week stay, George Watson of Cleveland visiting Arthur Brown, Miss Amy Smith of Wallace Avenue traveling to Silver Creek New York to visit Miss Caroline Towne, Mrs. A C Jones of New Orleans visiting sister Mrs. Thomas F F Morehead of Laurel Boulevard.

C. A. Reed Lincoln Avenue George Watson Cleveland Arthur Brown Amy Smith Wallace Avenue Silver Creek, N. Y Caroline Towne Oberlin’ College A. C. Jones New Orleans Thomas FF Morehead Laurel Boulevard

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