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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1926

Page

3

Engagement Announced At Evening Bridge Party

Miss Bessie Pittler announced her engagement to Nathan Herman at a bridge party held at her East Reynolds Street home Monday evening. Guests included out of town visitors from Warren and Youngstown. The couple plans an early fall wedding and miniature Cupid favors revealed the names.

Bessie Pittler East Reynolds Street Nathan Herman I. Herman Warren, CO. Lighteen Eva Levine Hannah Rubenson Sara Marquis Ralph Beletsky Warren Edythe Hill Gladys Estonch Rose Roushin Youngstown Mary Ethel Bessie Nate Miss Pittler C. Pittler

Grace Stitzinger elected president of Epworth MBE auxiliary

Grace Stitzinger was elected president of the Queen Esther auxiliary of Epworth MBE church at the Monday meeting held at Mrs Richard Wrights home on King avenue. Wayne Stitzinger was named vice president and Norman Clark secretary with Miss Helen Allen treasurer. Devotionals were led by Mrs Elmer Kerr. A twins reen dinner was planned for July 12 with refreshments served during the social hour by the hostess and Miss Allen.

Grace Stitzinger

Johnston and Mayne Families Reunion at Cascade Park

The annual Johnston and Mayne families reunion will be held at Cascade Park on Thursday June 10 with plans for everyone to attend and enjoy a community gathering in a local park setting.

Johnston Mayne Cascade Park

Miss Gladys Keelan Engaged to James W Burnett

Mrs F M Mershimer of Spruce Street announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Gladys Keelan to James W Burnett son of Mrs Devilla Burnett of West Washington Street The engagement will terminate in a July wedding.

F. M. Mershimer Spruce Street Gladys Keelan James W. Burnett Devilla Burnett West Washington Street

Carnegie Tech Graduation List Highlights 350 Strong

Local morning ceremonies at the Carnegie Institute of Technology honored a class of nearly 350. Notable graduates include Miss Helen White with an A. B. in normal art from Centennial street, Miss Alice Nelson with an A. B. in music from Florence avenue, Lyle C. Hughes with a B. S. in building construction, and Harry Saul who earned a certificate in heating and ventilating from the College of Industries.

Carnegie Institute of Technology Helen White Centennial Street Alice Nelson Florence Avenue Lyle C. Hughes Harry Saul College of Industries

No- Kixgo Club Meeting With Miss Sara Krestel

Club members gathered with Miss Sara Krestel on Gal breath avenue Monday evening for music and fancy work. Refreshments followed and Pauline assisted the hostess. Cut flowers decorated the tables. The group will reconvene in two weeks with Mrs. Lewis Fowler on North Lee avenue.

Sara Krestel Galbreath Avenue Pauline Lewis Fowler North Lee Avenue

White Family Attends Carnegie Tech Graduation

Mr and Mrs W M White and Miss Margaret White of Centennial Street motored to Pittsburgh this morning to attend the graduation of Miss Helen White from the Carnegie Institute of Technology. Miss White will receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Normal art course in the College of Fine Arts.

W. M. White Margaret White Centennial Street Pittsburgh Helen White Carnegie Institute of Technology Miss White College of Fine Arts

St Marys Guild Euchre Night at K of C Home

Members of St Marys Guild plan a regular euchre gathering this evening at 8:30 in the Knights of Columbus Home.

St. Mary's Guild K. of C

Laughter And Chuckles Reign At The Capitol

Captiol Theatre delivers a big laugh bill with Mawrus and Abe in Partners Again, Ben Burke and Harry Langdon in Boobs In The Woods, and Cecil B. De Mille's Silence soon joining the program. Matinees set at 10c and 25c. evenings 15c and 40c, with summer prices in effect.

Mawrus Abe Potash and Perlmaiter Capitol Theatre Montague Glass Capitol Screen Capitol Ben Burke Harry Langdon Cecil B. de Mille

Eckles Dinsmore Wedding Sealed at First United Presbyterian

Mr and Mrs A T Eckles announce the marriage of their daughter Cora Arabelle to Marvin B Dinsmore son of Mr and Mrs John W Dinsmore The ceremony was at 11 am Monday at the parsonage with Rev E Irvine officiating The couple were attended by immediate family The bride wore a Manchu Da mask and carried a shower of brides roses They held a wedding dinner at the bride's home for twelve After a wedding trip to Canada they will reside on the Mercer road The bride is a New Castle High School 1923 graduate and has taught in the county school three years Mr Dinsmore works with Pittsburgh Limestone company.

A. T. Eckles Harbor Cora Arabelle Marvin B. Dinsmore John W. Dinsmore Mercer Road First United Presbyterian Church E. Irvine New Castle Dinsmore Pittsburgh Limestone Company Canada

A. L. C. Club Meeting at Mrs Daly Home

The A. L. C. Five Hundred Club gathered at Mrs. Hugh Daly's residence on West Washington Street. Four tables of Five Hundred were in play with refreshments served. Prizes went to Mrs. Andrew Heinrich Mrs. Thomas Thornton and Mrs. McLafferty. The group will meet again in two weeks at Mrs. Ed Smith's Spring Street home.

Five Hundred Hugh Daly West Washington Street Andrew Heinrich Thomas Thornton McLafferty Ed Smith Spring Street

Business and Professional Women Meet at YWCA

The Business and Professional Women held their regular meeting at the YWCA on Monday evening with a business session after dinner. A student letter praising the club clinic glasses program was read. Violet King reported on the States convention and Mary Browne shared humorous impressions. New officers were installed and committees named: Mabel Hutchison publicity Emily Rice membership Sue Cramer social Della Glenn social service Mary Browne educational Verna Allison program.

Violet King Mary Browne Mabel Hutchison Emily Rice Sue Cramer Della Glenn

Local Club Members and Addresses List

A compilation of club names and member names with street addresses and venues. Included are W. S. Club and Beckford street, E. O. T. Club on Galbreath avenue, Friendship Club on Sutton street at New Castle Hospital, Hospital Guild on West Washington street, Arcadian Club on East Main street, Elwilda Kensington on Crawford avenue, and Centennial Club with Miss Eleanor Ubry on Edison avenue.

W. S. Club Arthur Dean Beckford Street E. O. T. Club M. McDonald Galbreath Avenue M. N. O. Club Neshannock Hotel Friendship Club Park Sutton Street New Castle Hospital John Rice West Washington Street P. J. Meehan Crawford Avenue Centennial Club Eleanor Ubry Edison Avenue

Third United Presbyterian Queen Esther Class Meets at Home

Misses Agnes and Pearl Cornot hosted the Queen Esther class of the Third United Presbyterian church on Ray street Monday evening. Special guests included Miss Anna Gillespie and Mrs. Marie Burdette. Radio music and sewing were main activities. Murial Lutz won the sewing bee prize. Lunch was served by Mrs. N. Colnot, Mrs. G. H. Colnot, and Mrs. Charles Gee. The next class meeting is July 5 at Margaret Fox’s home.

Agnes Pearl Cornot Ray Street Third United Presbyterian Church Anna Gillespie Marie Burdette Sharon Murial Lutz N. Colnot G. H. Colnot Charles Gee Margaret Fox Superior Street

North Street Junior High 9A Party Saturday Evening

The 9A classes held a Saturday party from 7 30 to 9 30 with about 75 pupils attending. Otto Pearsall's orchestra provided music and the program included histories of 9A1 and 9A2 and prophecies by Gilmore Smith Pauline Middleton and Helen Blaha. Dainty refreshments followed the program served by the social committee.

North Street Otto Pearsall May Beamer Pauline Middleton Gilmore Smith Helen Blaha

Bridal shower honors Mrs Isaac Fletcher at East Washington home

Mr and Mrs Thomas Lucas entertained about 50 guests Friday evening honoring their daughter Mrs Isaac Fletcher a recent bride A shower of miscellaneous gifts was received by the honoree Music and chat were enjoyed and solo dances were given by Miss Dorothy Fletcher and Miss Thelma Bills Refreshments were served later and the hostess was assisted by Mrs C B Morgan Mrs Mershimer Mrs Pauline and Mrs Fisher

Thomas Lucas East Washington Street Isaac Fletcher Dorothy Fletcher Thelma Bills C. B. Morgan Mershimer Pauline Fisher

Unexpected Club Guests Dine At Gregory Home

Members of the Unexpected club visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Gregory on Wallace avenue Monday evening. Dinner at 6:30 featured cut flowers and card games with prizes to Mrs. R. K. Aiken and W. H. Hugus. The next meeting will be hosted by Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Perry on East North street in two weeks.

H. K. Gregory Wallace Avenue R. K. Aiken W. H. Hugus S. W. Perry East North Street

Family Dinner Honors New York Ladies at East Washington

Mr and Mrs 8 W Fray on East Washington street hosted a family dinner Monday evening honoring Mrs J W Raya and Mrs Minnie McAllen of New York. Garden flowers served as centerpiece and guests enjoyed music and conversation.

W. Fray East Washington Street J. W. Rya Minnie McAllen New York

Junior Recital Rehearsal at First Presbyterian Church

Junior Recital participants prepare for a Saturday program at the First Presbyterian Church with a rehearsal set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 30. The event features students performing in a church setting and showcases young musicians.

First Presbyterian Church

Hershey Auxiliary Hosts Tureen Dinner at Church

Members of the Hershey auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church held a tureen dinner Monday at 6 30 in the church dining room. Seventeen covers were set with iris decorations. Mrs. Harry Elder Miss Rebecca Bowden and Mrs. Mont McGill served on the committee. After the meal Mrs Walter K E McClure spoke on Missions at Home and Abroad. This was the group’s last regular meeting until Fall.

Hershey First Presbyterian Church Harry Elder Rebecca Bowden Mont McGill Walter KE. McClure

Marriage of Miss Emma Steindorf in Croton church

The marriage of Miss Emma Steindorf daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Steindorf Vine street and Sigsbee Ward Detroit Mich was solemnized Saturday June 5 at 5 30 pm at the parsonage of the Croton M E church Rev D R Dunn officiated with the ring ceremony The bride wore a blue gown and picture hat A wedding dinner for the immediate family followed at the bride parents home The couple Mr and Mrs Ward left for Detroit Mich to reside.

Emma Steindorf Frank Steindorf Vinestreet and Sigsbee Ward Detroit Mich Croton M. BE D. R. Dunn Mrs. Ward

Covert Hosts D F I 500 Club Evening

Mr and Mrs Charles Covert entertained members of the D F I 500 club at their East Washington Street home Monday evening. Five hundred and radio music were the chief pastimes. High score honors went to Mrs George Price Mrs John Sweet and James Kerr. Covers were set for twenty eight with red rose buds as a centerpiece. Mrs Robert Weathers and Mrs James Kerr assisted in serving. Mr and Mrs John Sweet will entertain in one week.

Charles Covert D. F. I. 500 East Washington Street George Price John Sweet James Kerr Robert Weathers Warren Avenue

Surprise 25th Wedding Anniversary at Reffner Home

About 40 friends and relatives gathered Friday evening at the Chestnut street home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Reffner to celebrate their silver anniversary with music games and gifts. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Noel Eleanor and Alton Noel of Youngstown Ohio.

T. H. Reffner Chestnut Street H. L. Noel Eleanor Alton Youngstown Anita Ada Claire Smith Ernest Johnston

Mrs Emerson Flansburg Receives Shower at Missionary Society

Mrs Emerson Flansburg, a bride of April, was honored with a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at the Catherine Von Born Missionary Society meeting hosted by Miss Margaret Reed in Fairfield Avenue. Florence Mitchell led a discussion from the study book The West Indies while refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Miss Lottie Berry.

Emerson Flansburg Catherine von Born Missionary Society Margaret Reed Fairfield Avenue West Indies Florence Mitchell Lottie Burry

Westminster College drive gets community support

A special meeting of the Wimo dausis in the Y W C A was called by president Miss Rebecca Bowden. The group voted to contribute $100 to the Westminster College drive now underway.

Rebecca Bowden Westminster College

Theater party planned for W B Club host

Mrs Alexander Black of East Washington street will entertain the W B Club at her home on Thursday evening. The club will enjoy a theatre party this evening in Youngstown Ohio.

Alexander Black East Washington Street W. B. Club Youngstown

Queen Sewing Circle Holds All Day Meeting

Members will meet all day Thursday at the home of Mrs. Charles Morris on Sampson Street for a sewing circle gathering and activities.

Queen Sewing Circle Charles Morris Sampson Street

Honors Miss Treadwell at Luncheon Bridge

Mrs. James T. Ray hosted a luncheon bridge at the New Castle Field Club in Wallace Avenue honoring Miss Eleanor Treadwell who is visiting. Vari colored flowers graced the table with twelve guests. after luncheon, bridge was the main pastime.

Eleanor Treadwell James T. Ray Wallace Avenue New Castle Field Club

Personal notices and family updates from the city

The column lists names of residents visiting relatives, birthdays and births, travels, and trips to other cities. It notes several newborns Harold Jr, Thelma Marie, and Delores June, plus visits by D M Davis, Carrie Bleakley, and others. Several relatives travel to Detroit Baltimore Pitt and Culver, with students at the University of Pittsburgh and enrollment plans at Culver Military Academy.

D. M. Davis Norwood Philadelphia H. T. Hughes South Jefferson Street Harold Ward Franklin Avenue Jane 4 Harold, Jr C. F. Fry Adams Street Jane 6 Thelma Marie R. B. Peebles John M. Eaton Bellevue Carrie Bleakley Lincoln Avenue Harry Kennedy Randolph Street Delores Monta Patterson West Washington Street 8. C Patterson Detroit Mich James R. Garner James W. T. Condia Chattanooga Tenn Clarence Phenicie Sampson Street Raymond Anderson Harmonsville James Lewis University of Pittsburgh Leo Hershinger Buffalo N. Y George Hershinger W. T. Flynn East Washington Street Frank Kolz Bobby Miami, Fla Fred Wilson Spruce Street W. L. Davies Knox, Long and Morehead Washington N.S Baltimore J. R. Boughter Dorothy Elizabeth George Massie East Grant Street Slippery Rock Charles H. Fisher Edwin West Wallace Avenue J. C. Patterson Richlieu Avenue Culver Ind Edwin Fisher Culver Military Academy

Card of Thanks for Barnes children death

Francis Anderson expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of Lois and John Barnes. Local 11.

Lois John Barnes Francis Anderson

Rainbow Club Picnic at Cascade Park Friday Evening

Members of the Rainbow club plan a picnic dinner at Cascade Park this Friday at 8 o'clock in the evening. The event invites club members and friends to gather for a casual meal and social time in the park setting.

Rainbow Club Cascade Park

Dames of Malta Plan Evening Meeting at Hall

The Dames of Malta will hold their regular meeting this evening at 7 30 o clock in the Dames of Malta hall on East Washington Street.

Dames of Malta East Washington Street

Daily discipline shapes lasting excellence

The text asserts that consistent daily effort is essential to quality, emphasizing persistent practice as the core challenge in achieving high standards. It highlights that improvement comes from repeated, small steps rather than rare bursts of effort.

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