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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1925

Page

23

Miss Frances Cox Weds Fred Seley in Shenango Church Ceremony

Miss Frances C Cox daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Cox of New Wilmington road married Fred E Seley son of Mr and Mrs James R Seley of New Wilmington Saturday at 3 30 pm in Shenango Presbyterian parsonage with Rev Edwin McCormick officiating. Bride wore cranberry crepe. Attendants were Miss Mary Seley and Dana Cox. A wedding dinner for 20 relatives followed at the bride’s home. Seley works with Hell Telephone in McKeesport and they will live there.

Frances C. Cox Charles W. Cox New Wilmington Road Fred E. Seley James R. Seley New Wilmington Shenango Presbyterian Church Edwin McCormick Mary Seley Dana Cox Mr. Seley Hell Telephone Mce- Keesport

Musical Programs Planned at New Castle Field Club

Plans for several musical programs at New Castle Field Club for members and guests. First concert Thursday at 8 o clock features leading city musicians. After the first part the audience will sing old fashioned songs. Arrangements by Eleanor Anderson May Hoyt Helen Foster Mrs. James Matthews and Mrs J Norman Martin.

New Castle

Local Residents Attend College Commencement Events

Mr and Mrs John Elder Jr and Miss Jennie Marshall leave for Easthampton Massachusetts to attend Smith College commencement. Miss Mary Elizabeth Crawford of Cleveland will graduate and the party will also attend Princeton University exercises for David Long Perry. They expect to be out of the city two weeks.

John Elder, Jr Jennie Marshall Easthampton Mass Smith College Mary Elizabeth Crawford Cleveland Princeton University N. J David Long Perry

North Hill Kensington Elects New Officers at Luncheon

North Hill Kensington members enjoyed a 1 o'clock luncheon at Mrs. H. S. Noble’s home on Highland avenue. Covers for sixteen, pink roses as centerpiece, and a business session followed with new officers elected: President Miss Minnie Davidson, vice president Mrs. George Rigby, secretary Mrs. W. H. Gillespie, and treasurer Mrs. H. S. Noble.

North Hill Kensington H. S. Noble Highland Avenue Minnie Davidson George Rigby W.H. Gillespie

Closing Meeting of Jewish Ladies Relief Society

Members of the Jewish Ladies Relief Society held their season ending gathering at Mrs. S. Myers home on East Sutton street Sunday evening with Mrs. L. Miller as associate hostess. Out of town guests included Mrs. A. Tacarlowski of Pittsburgh and Mrs. L. Jacobson of Woodlawn. The group socialized after the business session and refreshments were served.

Jewish Ladies Relief Society S. Myers East Sutton Street L. Miller A. Tacarlowski Pittsburgh L. Jacobson Woodlawn

Gaston Sunday School Reunion Set for June 10 at Cascade Park

The committee completes plans for a Wednesday reunion at Cascade Park with a noon business meeting and a grove dinner. Many out of town guests are expected to attend.

Gaston Cascade Park Grove

Rainbow Club Dinner at Elks Club Thursday

Rainbow Club members will enjoy a seven o'clock dinner at the Elks Club Thursday evening.

Rainbow Club Elks Club

Attractive Luncheon Honors Bride-Elect

Mrs Edwin C Wilson hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon Saturday at her Young Street home for Miss Glenda House whose June wedding is planned. Varied garden flowers graced the decor, thirteen covers were set, and guests enjoyed social pastimes after the meal. A linen shower of dainty gifts was given to the guest of honor. Out of town attendees included Mrs Byrnes of Toronto and Miss Marjory House of New York City. Mrs R J Robinson hosted additional luncheon at the Eveready Inn Thursday as a courtesy to Miss House.

Edwin C. Wilson Young Street Glenda House Byrnes Toronto Canada Marjory House New York City R. J. Robinson Eveready Inn Miss House

Marriage of Mrs Marcia Baker Carlson and Prof G Earl Williams

The ceremony occurred at 6 this morning in the Croton M E church parsonage with D Ralph Dunn officiating. Attendants were Edward R Smith and his wife. The couple planned a wedding dinner at the groom’s home before a motor trip to Washington and then residence at 703 Croton avenue. Mrs Williams works for New Castle Dry Goods. Prof Williams heads the violin department at the Smith Williams Institute.

Marcia Baker Carlson Croton Avenue G. Earl Williams Annie Williams Croton M. E D. Ralph Dunn Edward R. Smith

Graduates of Geneva College Listed for June Ceremony

The local students honored at Geneva College Beaver Falls on June 3 include Mae Dean Court Street Minnie Edelstein East Street Harriett Elliott Walnut Street Grace Hockenberry Maryland Avenue Ruth Lewis Neshannock Avenue and William Klee Wick Avenue. All earned Bachelor of Arts except Harriett Elliott who earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. William Klee received a gold football trophy.

Geneva Colege Beaver Falls Mae Dean Court Street Minnie Edelstein East Street Harriett Elliott Walnut Street Grace Hockenberry Maryland Avenue Ruth Lewis Neshannock Avenue William Klee Wick Avenue Miss Elliott Klee

Hadassah Closing Meeting Sets Delegate for D C Convention

Senior Hadassah members gather for a summer closing meeting Tuesday June 9 at Mrs B Kline home on Wallace avenue A delegate will be appointed to attend the Hadassah and Z O A convention at the Mayflower Hotel Washington DC June 30 to July 2 Milk bags are to be turned in at this meeting

Hadassah

First Methodist class to hold annual picnic at Buhl Park

Members of the Bible class taught by Mrs. E. N. Baer will hold their annual picnic Monday June 15 at Buhl Park Sharon. Autos will be at the church at 11 a.m. Members may bring children or guests.

First Methodist Sunday School E. N. Baer Buhl Park Sharon

Olive Taylor to graduate from Cleveland educational school

Miss Olive Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor of West Lincoln avenue will graduate from the Educational school of Cleveland Ohio on June 11.

Olive Taylor Thomas Taylor West Lincoln Avenue The Educational School of Cleveland, O

Reunited Ladies League Dinners at Cascade Park

Members of the Reunited Ladies League will dine at Cascade Park at 6 o clock Thursday evening, replacing the previously planned meal at Mrs. D J Davis home on East Falls street.

Reunited Ladies League Cascade Park D. J. Davis East Falls Street

Cosy 1923 Club to Meet in Youngstown Friday

Members of the Cosy 1923 Club will spend Thursday in Youngstown. The regular meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Edward Johnson, on Smithfield street, Friday evening.

Youngstown Edward Johnson Smithfield Street

Needlecraft Hostess Plans Tuesday Dinner Event

Mrs. H. L. Stewart of Croton Avenue will entertain members of the West Side Needlecraft at a 6:30 dinner party Tuesday evening.

H. L. Stewart Croton Avenue West Side Needlecraft

New Castle Hospital Emergency Club Suspends Meetings

Members of the New Castle Hospital Emergency Club have discontinued their meetings until Fall, delaying planned activities and commitments for the group as the season ends.

New Castle Hospital Emergency Club

ELECT DELEGATES TO D A R CONFERENCE

Lawrence Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs S S Sampson home on Boyles avenue to finalize Flag Day observance for June 13 at Margaret Henry Home for Children A pre sented flag will be raised with ceremony Delegates and alternates were elected for the State Conference in Philadelphia in November Delegates include Mrs James T Ray Mrs Jessie Hamilton Mrs F E Simonton Mrs W A Stone Miss Sara E Gill Mrs E M Townsend Mrs H A Frew Mrs D A Moore of New Castle Mrs J A Gelbach Mrs Laura Smith of Ellwood City Alternates are Miss Grace Wood worth Mrs Benjamin Beisel Mrs S S Sampson Mrs John Crowl Miss Anna Mitcheltree Mrs John Gardner Mrs E J Wilson Mrs C C Royce Mrs William Van Gorder Miss Sara Newell A social hour followed and committee helped serve refreshments Rev William Richards marker to be unveiled June 28 at Kings Chapel M E Churchyard

William Richards Kings Chapel M.E

Sixtieth wedding anniversary for Rev and Mrs S S Sharp

Rev and Mrs S S Sharp of New Concord O celebrated their sixtieth anniversary at their home on May 18. A reception drew many friends and relatives. Mrs Sharp was formerly Margaret McClaren daughter of William and Margaret McClaren early New Castle settlers. John Sharp Rev Sharp's father helped settle Lawrence county. The couple previously lived in New Wilmington where he served at Wurtemburg and Camp Run. Miss Minnie McClaren and Henderson Sharp attended.

S. S. Sharp New Concord Sharp Margaret McClaren William McClaren New Castle John Sharp Lawrence County

Mrs Miller to Host Pedro Club Meeting Change

Mrs Julia Miller of South Street will host the Pedro Club gathering Wednesday evening replacing Mrs Margaret Johnson of Huron Avenue as previously scheduled.

Julia Miller South Street Margaret Johnson Huron Avenue

Philadelphia Professor Davis to Get Pittsburgh PhD

Harold Davis of Philadelphia visits his cousin James H. Lewis on South Jefferson Street. Davis plans to return to Pittsburgh to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a PhD degree.

Harold Davis Philadelphia James H. Lewis South Jefferson Street Mr. Davis Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh

Gramoda Kensington Host at Cumberland Avenue

Mrs. Wayne Snyder of Cumberland Avenue will welcome Gramoda Kensington members to her home Thursday evening for a social gathering.

Gramoda Kensington Wayne Snyder Cumberland Avenue

Mrs John Knox Hosts F O Luncheon Club Lunch

Mrs John Knox of Court Street will entertain members of the F O Luncheon Club at a one oclock luncheon on Friday.

F. O John Knox Court Street

Central WCTU and LTL Meeting Reports Assignments

The Central WCTU met at the YWCA with Mrs Martha Ketler in charge and pledged to join the centennial parade on July 4. Mrs E C Beehm reported on grade 8 essays about Anti Narcotics with Manning Weller winning first prize and Harold Barry second. Flower Mission Day at the City Home is set for Tuesday June 9. donations of flowers are welcome by 1 p.m. at the YWCA.

Central Martha Ketler Jennie Forquer E. C. Beehm Manning Weller Harold Barry Charles Grace

Prizes Awarded in High School Essay Contest

The W C T U campaign against narcotics funded a prize for essays in Highland Union Senior High. About five hundred Sophomore essays were written on what to say to a younger brother to quit cigarettes. Katherine Kelley won first prize three dollars. Abe Newmark won second prize two dollars.

Highland Union Katherine Kelley Abe Newmark

Club Calendar for Week of June 8

Tuesday clubs include West Side Needlecraft and Fern Leaf Club with meetings on Croton and Dewey avenues. Cascade Park picnic noted along with N H Kensington, T L T Kensington, Social Hour, Field Club luncheon and more on Morton and Park avenues. Wednesday listings cover several civic and youth groups and hospital guilds across multiple streets.

West Side Needlecraft H. L. Stewart Croton Avenue Cascade Park Fern Leaf Club William Crome Dewey Avenue N. H. B. Kensington E. A. Free Edgewood Avenue T. L. T. Kensington Edward Roberts Oak Street Charles Sturdevant Morton Street Field Club Cosy Home Club John Hewitt Park Avenue

Thursday's Clubs Silent Gathering Notes

Reunited Ladies League hosts dinner at Cascade Park with plans for future events. Luncheon and dinner clubs across the city include Mrs. John Knox on Court Street and Mrs. Wayne Snyder on Cumberland Avenue, plus groups led by Mrs. Emma Graham and Mrs. Joseph Young.

Ladies’ League Cascade Park F. C John Knox Court Street Gramada Kensington Wayne Snyder Cumberland Avenue Joly C. M. Mitchell Butler Avenue Queen Sewing Circle Emma Graham Chastnut Street Modern 500 Joseph Young Boyles Avenue Kensington James Love Pearl Street Peter Pan Club Mary Moore Wallace Avenue

Friday's Clubs and Members in Smithfield Area

A condensed social note lists several clubs and their members. Cosy 1923 club meets with Mrs Edward Johnson on Smithfield Street. Current Events Class plans a picnic at Fulaski Presbyterian Church. Luncheon Spoon Club is led by Mrs William Hugus on Highland Avenue. Happy Hour Club hosts Mrs John Wettich on Park Avenue. H G S Club lists Mrs Herman Richards on Wade Street.

Edward Johnson Smithfield Street Fulaski Presbyterian Church William Hugus Highland Avenue John Wettich Park Avenue Herman Richards Wado Street

Young Reunion to be Held at Rose Point Church

The annual Young family reunion is planned for Tuesday June 14 at the Reformed Presbyterian church in Rose Point. Family members are urged to attend and share in fellowship and updates.

Young Reformed Presbyterian Church Rose Point

Postponed B. O. F. club meeting with Helen Wilson

The B. O. F. club meeting planned for Thursday evening with Miss Helen Wilson of East Madison avenue has been postponed for two weeks.

B. O. F. Club Helen Wilson East Madison Avenue

Hen non Family Reunion Set for June 18 at Wampum Home

The annual Hen non family reunion will be hosted at the residence of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hen non in Wampum on Thursday June 18.

Hennon Ernest Hennon Wampum

Club breakfast set for Cascade Park Wednesday

The club associates will hold a breakfast at Cascade Park on Wednesday morning, inviting members to gather for a casual start to the day and discuss upcoming activities.

Lhe Club Associates Cascade Park

E. O. T. Club Dinner At Cascade Park

The T S Club will hold a seven o'clock tureen dinner at Cascade Park Wednesday evening with members expected to attend and share in the meal.

E. O. T. Club TS Club Associates Cascade Park

Mrs Edward Roberts Hosts T L T Kensington Meeting

Mrs Edward Roberts will host the T L T Kensington members at her home on Tuesday for a local club gathering.

Personal mentions from Conneaut Lake and surrounding towns

Local society notes list numerous weekend and day visitors in Conneaut Lake and nearby cities. Names include George Tate J. B. Banks J. H. Cross C. W. Hess and Elizabeth Reed. Trips span Erie Reading Pittsburgh and Canton with arrivals at hotels and hospitals. Births, vacations, and visitors from Butler New Castle and Blaine are noted.

George Tate Conneaut Lake Banks Sumner Avenue Pittsburgh Jack Herbert Conneaut Lake Park J. H. Cross Blaine Street Columbus A. Cubbison Homestead Street C. W. Herman Hess Spruce Street Erie Pa

Local social notes and hospital news from the area

Sunday morning update lists residents traveling for four months to Easton Pa and attendances at funerals in Toronto and Altoona Pa. Warden J.8 Warden of Epworth Street returns to work after illness. Mrs. Ligo and Mrs. Meehan visit Mrs. McMann. Rhodes moves to Shenango Valley hospital for treatment. Birth announced for Donald George Pettitt at New Castle Hospital on June 2.

Avenue Easton Pa Epworth Street Pennsylvania Railroad T. A. McCurdy Adams Street Altoona Pa A. C J. E. Ligo East Falls Street P. J. Meehan Crawford Avenue James McMann Hubbard Oscar E. Rhodes Hillcrest Avenue Shenango Valley Hospital Harry Pettitt Cunningham Avenue New Castle Hospital Donald George

Y. W. C. A. Notes Bible Class and Delegate News

Regular Bible class will be held at the Y. W. C. A. Wednesday evening at 6 50 Return Home Miss Emma B. Moore and Miss Antoinette Barbant delegates from the International Institute to the Niagara Falls convention have returned home Attending Conference Miss Dorothy Jane Stewart physical director at the Y WCA attends a physical directors conference in Scranton Pa

Emma B. Moore Antoinette Barbant International Institute Niagara Falls Dorothy Jane Stewart Y Wca Scranton

Picnic Plan for Ben Franklin Girl Reserves

The Ben Franklin Girl Reserves plan a picnic at Second Dam on Tuesday June 9. All participants should meet at the corner of Neshan nock avenue and North streets at 10 a m.

Ben Franklin Second Dam Neshannock Avenue North Streets

City Seeks Bids for West Wallace Avenue Paving

City council approved a motion by Councilman Hiram G. Miller directing the city clerk to solicit bids for paving West Wallace Avenue from Beaver Street to Shenango Street. The action aims to improve the roadway and related street work.

Council Today Hiram G. Miller

City Plans Funding For Bands And Lights Centennial

Councilman Hiram G. Miller introduced two ordinances to fund band music at 3500 dollars and special illumination costing about 600 dollars for the Centennial fet. The measures were sent to the printer. Public concerts by engaged bands are scheduled for June 29 to July 4.

Hiram G. Miller

Attorney Crisci Marries in Cincinnati

Attorney Raphael Crisci of New Castle and Miss Merlina Diorio of Cincinnati wed Thursday June 4 at Hamilton County courthouse Cincinnati. Former Judge Alfred Nippert served as best man and Miss Pearl Diorio was bridesmaid. Witnesses included Mrs Helen Diorio and Municipal Court Judge Jos.

Raphael Crisci New Castle Merlina Diorio Ryan Sreet Cincinnati Hamilton County Court House Alfred Knippert Pearl Diorio Helen Diorio Jos

Elaborate Wedding at Cincinnati Courthouse

Eph H. Woeste presided as Common Pleas Court Judge along with Judges Robert A. Leblond and Fred I. Hoffman and Probate Judge William H. Lenders. Judge Eyrich performed the ceremony, noted by the Times-Star as the most elaborate wedding staged in the new courthouse at Cincinnati.

Eph H. Woeste Common Pleas Court Robert A. Leblond William H. Lenders Eyrich New Court House Cincinnati Times-Star

Fixing Route To Centennial Field

Jackson avenue workers today created rough conditions on the street leading to Centennial Field. Centennial Field sits on Jackson avenue and will host the T A A East Liverpool game Wednesday.

Centennial Field Jackson Avenue Liverpool

Fire Chief Recommends Hydrant Moves and Installation

Fire Chief Lynn asked the council today to install a new fire hydrant at Moody Avenue and Jefferson Street and relocate the hydrant at Liberty and Clayton Street to a nearby point on property owned land. Councilmen Lusk and Davies supported the requests, which received strong council favor.

Lynn Moody Avenue Jefferson Street Liberty Clayton Street Lusk Davies

Visit To Plant At Toronto by Electric Metering Association

Fifteen members of the Electric al Metering Association of New Castle, including female clerical staff, toured the massive New generating station in Toronto, Ontario. A plant engineer conducted the visit, praising its modern design and power for the Penn Ohio system. Photos were taken, then the group picnicked at Mineral Spring Park in Pughtown West Virginia. The next meeting is set for June 19 as a stag party with details to follow.

Electrical Metering Association of New Castle New Castle Electric Company Toronto Penn-Ohio Mineral Spring Park Pughtown W. Va

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