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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

3

John Davis Weds Tennessee Girl in Nashville Ceremony

Miss Margaret Williams of Readyville Tennessee married John Davis son of Dr and Mrs C W Davis of 316 North Cedar Street New Castle. The couple wed Monday June 1 at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church Nashville with Dr D D Kerr officiating. They traveled by car via Shenandoah Valley and will live with his parents in New Castle until September 1.

Margaret Williams J. H. Williams Readyville Tenn John Davis C. W. Davis North Cedar Street New Castle Hillsborough Presbyterian Church Nashville D. D. Kerr Davis University of Tennessee Peabody College Edinboro State Teachers College Harding High School Aliquippa Shenandoah Valley

El-Nu-Jac Club Hosts Bridge Evening on Wilmington Avenue

Mr and Mrs Charles Westfall entertained members of the El-Nu-Jac club at their home on Wilmington avenue Saturday evening. Raymond McCartney Otis Branscome and Mrs William Lowman received honors. A lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Raymond McCartney. Plans called for a tour of the new home of Mr and Mrs Dale Andrews on Mt Jackson road. Special guests included Mr and Mrs George Stoddard Mr and Mrs Otis Branscome and Mrs Paul Duff. The club will meet again in two weeks at an undecided location.

Charles Westfall El-Nu-Jac Wilmington Avenue Bridge Raymond McCartney Otis Branscome William Lowman Dale Andrews Mt. Jackson Road George Stoddard Paul Duff

Dorcas Class Meets at Epworth Church Home

Mrs. E. L. Stitzinger hosts the Dorcas class of Epworth Methodist at her 4038 Winter avenue home Tuesday evening for the monthly session and officer election.

E. L. Stitzinger Winter Avenue Dorcas Epworth Methodist Church

Martin McFate wedding announced for May first nineteen thirty one

Announcement of the marriage of Harriet Virginia Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs C Herbert Martin to Attorney Joseph R McFate son of Mr and Mrs J Lee McFate. Ceremony performed by Rev F B McFeely. The couple will reside at 1513 Delaware avenue.

Harriet Virginia Martin C. Herbert Martin County Line Street Joseph R. McFate J. Lee McFate Delaware Avenue F. B. McFeely Presbyterian Church Alpha Gamma Delta Westminster College McFate New Castile High School College of Law University of Pennsylvania Hugus and Caldwell

Delphian Society Postpones Picnic for Castleton Session

The Delphian Society postpones its picnic at Mrs. Charles T. Metzler's cottage until better weather and now plans to meet in The Castleton parlors at 2 o'clock Tuesday.

Delphian Society Castleton Charles T. Metzler

Kennedy Fifth Birthday Honors at Randolph Street Party

Mrs Harry Kennedy hosted a Saturday afternoon party on Randolph Street for her daughter Dolores June turning five. Aunts and friends joined in games and a lunch, with aides Mrs Tal Bevan Mrs Burton Lutz and Mrs Vic Bottorf helping.

Harry Kennedy Randolph Street Delores Betty Jane Pander Dorothy Ott Betty Cooper Dorothy Craig Agnes Dorothy Micheltrot Jora Rossetta Edwin Hassan Edward Lutz Georgie Bevan Davy Taylor Harry Jessie Kennedy Junior Russell Junior Pander John Akibatuchio

Junior choir pic nic at F A Gibbons home

The First Presbyterian church junior choir held a Saturday picnic at F A Gibbons on Halls avenue extension. About 60 children enjoyed hikes treasure hunts and woods stunts with a bonfire ending in roasted weiners and toasted marshmallows. Esther Gibbons supervised with aides Mrs. James Rugh Mrs. Sherer and Mrs. Ross Kirkpatrick.

First Presbyterian Church F. A. Gibbons Halls Avenue Gibbons Esther Gibbons James Rugh Sherer Ross Kirkpatrick

Zerner and Froelich Tie Knot at St. John's Lutheran

Saturday at 11:30 a m at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran church George Zerner 512 Reis street and Elizabeth Froelich 122 East Grant street were married by Rev F E Stough in a ring ceremony A wedding dinner followed at the bride's sister Mrs Florence L Jefferies Grant street The couple will reside at 512 Reis street

St. John’s Lutheran Church George Zerner Reis Street Elizabeth Froelich East Grant Street F. E. Stough Florence L. Jefferies Grant Street

Marriage Banns Recorded in Cumberland Area

In Cumberland Maryland the banns announce a union for Ralph Carl Manley of Williamsport and Sarah Olive Mears of New Castle, along with Marvin Henry Spiker and Audrey Riddle, both of Cumberland.

Cumberland Ralph Carl Manley Williamsport Sarah Olive Mears New Castle Marvin Henry Spiker Audrey Riddle

B. B. Club to Gather at Cascade Park for Tureen Dinner

Members will meet at Cascade park Tuesday evening for a tureen dinner with the menu served at 6 oclock.

B. B. Club Cascade Park

Swirsky-Kornbluth Marriage At Tifereth Israel

A Sunday wedding at Tifereth Israel Synagogue united Miss Irene Swir sky daughter of Mr and Mrs B Swir sky of Pennsylvania avenue with John Kornbluth of Chicago Ill Rev J Shapp and Rev A Shansen officiated at 4 o clock The bride wore a pastel blue silk gown with a full skirt and white gloves The bridal party included maid of honor Esther Savage and bridesmaids from Pittsburgh Youngstown and Cleveland After a reception at the bride’s home the couple departed for an extended wedding trip and will reside in Chicago Ill Guests traveled from Chicago New York Pittsburgh Ellwood City Youngstown and Cleveland

Tifereth Israel Synagogue Irene Swirsky B. Swirsky Pennsylvania Avenue John Kornbluth Chicago Til J. Shapp A. Shansen Marine B. Savage Esther Savage Mrs. J. Smith Esther Lebo Ida Kline Rose Smith Hanna Kulkin Belle Katz Ella Simon Pittsburgh Bessie Kulkin Kornbluth Ill New York Ellwood City Youngstown Cleveland, O

Weeklong Club Calendar Highlights Local Social Clubs

A dense listing of weekly events and hosts across multiple clubs. Notable organizers include Mrs. Stephen Keal Ellwood City, Mrs. J. Wag goner Brooklyn avenue, Mrs. Earl Young Edgewood avenue, and Mrs. Harvey Bush Hillcrest avenue. Activities span picnics, dinners, meetings, and social gatherings at Cascade Park, The Castleton parlors, and various streets and apartments.

Jokers Club Betty Isaac Reynolds Street W. I. T. Y. Club New Castle Hospital Joseph Hannon Ella Newman Cascade Park J F. Thompson East Lincoln Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital Wimodausis Club O. E. A. Club Harry Davies DuShane Street Glendale Harvey Bush Hillcrest Avenue S. L. Club James McGivern Laurel Boulevard Ralph Hawk Sycamore Street G. T. E. Club Cecil Logan Brooklyn Avenue John Waggoner John Earl Hoyt Apartments Butler Girls Club Earl Young Edgewood Avenue William Howley

Charlotte Andrews to Graduate From Ithaca Conservatory

Miss Charlotte Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Andrews of Court Street will graduate from Ithaca Conservatory of Music on June 15 She serves as vice president of the graduating class of 1931 and has excelled in piano and public music She will deliver the class history and prophecy at class night and participate in a Saturday evening entertainment Mr and Mrs Andrews will travel to Ithaca Friday to attend the exercises.

Charlotte Andrews C. H. Andrews Court Street Ithaca Conservatory of Music Miss Andrews

Miss Weingartner Guest At Luncheon

Miss Elizabeth Weingartner daughter of Senator and Mrs George Weingartner of Butler Road will marry Bart Richards on June 27. Leona Sankey hosted a luncheon bridge at her Garfield avenue home with twelve guests. Yellow and white decor featured yellow tea roses and nuptial themed favors. Mrs John Brinton won high score and a lovely prize.

Elizabeth Weingartner George Weingartner Butler Road Bart Richards Leona Sankey Garfield Avenue Bridge John Brinton

Thelma Trodden Honored At Bridge Shower

Miss Thelma Trodden was celebrated with a bridge party and miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Florence Ward at a local club house. Guests included out of town attendees from Pittsburgh and Bridgeville, with gifts for the bride to be J Gaston Waechter of Pittsburgh.

Florence Ward Thelma Trodden J. Gaston Waechter Pittsburgh W. R. Allen Ward Nell Hinish Edward Mullen Niles, O William Frauenheim Rose Buch Margaret White Patricia Gwendolyn Callaghan Bridgeville Niles Ohio

Local Women Attend G A R Encampment in Lancaster

Mrs Maude Fisher president of the Daughters of Union Veterans Mrs Jessie Crooks department senior Mrs Jessie Mayne and Mrs Peark Cook all D U V members left the city Sunday for Lancaster to attend the G A R Encampment.

Maude Fisher The Daughters of Union Veterans Jessie Crooks Jessie Mayne Peark Cook D U. V Lancaster

Anniversary Party Honors Hulda Book At Buiz Street

Mrs Ed Book hosted a Saturday afternoon celebration for her daughter Hulda marking her tenth anniversary. Guests enjoyed games music and stunts with a large birthday cake yellow candles and summer flowers plus a festive lunch. Attendees included Betty Davis Wilda Armstrong Helen Campbell Eleanor Campbell Doris Book Christine Geoncotte Maymie Walton Dorothea Snyder Mary Louise Dwyer Emmy Lou Cleckner and Hulda.

Ed Book Buiz Street Hulda Betty Davis Wilda Armstrong Helen and Eleanor Campbell Doris Book Christine Geoncotte Maymie Walton Dorothea Snyder Mary Louise Dwyer Emmy Lou Cleckner

Hutchinson guests attend Cascade park reunion picnic

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Hadden and daughter Wilma Jean of Hutchinson Kas a family reunion picnic was held at Cascade park on Saturday evening Attendees included Mr and Mrs W J Conway of New Wilmington Mrs O V Wilson Prof and Mrs L H Conway and son Markham of Sewickley Prof and Mrs Roy F Conway and daughter Maxine and Mr and Mrs George W Conway and son George Jr

Frank A. Hadden Wilma Jean Hutchinson, Kas Cascade Park W. J. Conway New Wilmington O. V. Wilson L. H. Conway Markham Sewickley Roy F. Conway Maxine George W. Conway George, Jr

Local O. E. S. Ladies To Attend Meeting In Philadelphia

Mrs George Weddell Worthy Matron of 33 and Mrs Charles H Young district deputy will attend the Grand Chapter meeting of the Eastern Star in Philadelphia starting today. Miss Mildred Updegraff Worthy Matron of 440 and Mrs Edith DeArment Associate Matron will represent Chapter 440 from the weekend, while Mrs Louis Round Worthy Matron of Chapter 105 sails this evening.

Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Philadelphia George Weddell Charles H Young Mildred Updegraff Edith DeArment Louis Round

James H. Lewis Graduates at Pittsburgh

James H. Lewis son of Mr and Mrs J C Lewis Edison avenue receives the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education at University of Pittsburgh commencement. He taught three years in New Castle Trades School drafting and now teaches electricity at McKeesport High School.

University of Pittsburgh James H. Lewis J. C. Lewis Edison Avenue Lewis New Castle Trades School McKeesport

Wimodausis Members Meet At Jameson Memorial Hospital

Wimodausis Club members will gather Wednesday morning at Jameson Memorial hospital from 9 to 12 to sew on articles. Assistants are urged to attend, bringing a pair of shears, with a cordial invitation extended to all city women to participate.

Wimodausis Club Jameson Memorial Hospital

Local Sharon Couple Wed In Evening Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Clara Neuman of Sharon to David Ackerman of McKeesport was held Sunday evening in Sharon. Guests from New Castle attended a reception dinner and a dance at Sharon Italian Hall following the ceremony.

Clara Neuman Sharon David Ackerman McKeesport New Castile

Third United Presbyterian L B Class plans Wednesday tureen dinner

Members of Section A of the L. B. class of the Third United Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. Fannie Bevan on Delaware avenue Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock for a tureen dinner. Attendees should bring china silver and a tureen. Note the meeting day change to Wednesday from Thursday.

L. B Third United Presbyterian Church Fannie Bevan Delaware Avenue

Junior Hadassah Meeting Sets Year End Election

On Tuesday evening the Junior Hadassah will meet at Miss Sara Cohen's Winter Avenue home. Elections for new officers will be held and the session will mark the year's closing meeting.

Hadassah Sara Cohen Winter Avenue

Miss Pittler Re-elected Secretary of Hadassah Regional

Miss Mary Pittler of East Reynolds Street in this city was re elected US secretary of the Junior Hadassah Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Regional Organization at the conference in Pittsburgh yesterday. The meeting was held at the Y W H A and the Y M H A with a luncheon at the Hotel Schenler. Pittler, a delegate for the local chapter, promised to report her findings to associates.

Mary Pittler East Reynolds Street Hadassah

Hadassah Board Meets Tonight in New Castle

The executive board of the New Castle Chapter of Hadassah will hold their last meeting of the summer season this evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. Fisher on Moody Avenue.

New Castle Hadassah

Circulating Book Club Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Circulating Book Club members will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. F. J. Thompson of 221 East Lincoln Avenue.

Circulating Book Club F. J. Thompson East Lincoln Avenue

Mrs William Howley Hosts 1907 Club at Eveready Inn

Mrs. William Howley of Shenango Street will entertain the 1907 Club members on Wednesday evening at the Eveready Inn.

William Howley Shenango Street Eveready Inn

New Age Group to Meet at The Gabies Tonight

The New Age Group convenes this evening at 8 o'clock at The Gabies. Members will follow the usual routine, with a feature address by A. R. Martin of Sharon.

A. R. Martin Sharon

Mrs Homer Pence Hosts Card Evening at Home

Mrs Homer Pence of 20 North Beaver Street will entertain at cards this evening in her home. There will be either 500 and bingo in play.

Homer Pence North Beaver Street

Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting Anticipates Evangeline Booth Visit

The Auxiliary to the American Legion met Friday at the Legion Home in North Jefferson with Mrs. I W Miller presiding. Two new members joined. They urged public turnout for Evangeline Booth's Diamond talk and planned a July Cascade Park picnic. Next meeting June 19 will nominate and elect officers.

American Legion Legion Home North Jefferson Street

Supper Honoring Teresa Congini At Slippery Rock

A gathering was held at Slippery Rock in Teresa Congini’s honor. Attendees from New Castle included Teresa and Mary Congini Anetta Mangino Mary and Pat Angelo Julia and Concetta Bartlett and others.

Teresa Congini Slippery Rock New Castle Teresa Mary Congini Anetta Mangino Mary Pat Angelo Julia Concetta Bartlett Julia Cioffi Margaret Ginone Mary Shiela June Larza Dwight Fray Frank Kennedy George Batiste Bud Casto Joe Armstrong Ned Martin Bruce Nelson Anthony George Bob Masters Frank Ross Bill Conti

Young People’s Christian Union Plans Etna Springs Picnic

Members of the executive committee plan a trip to Etna Springs near Slippery Rock for a picnic tonight. A brief business meeting will precede dinner and entertainment.

The Young People’s Christian Union Etna Springs Slippery Rock

Semper Fidelis Club Meeting Postponed to June 18

The Semper Fidelis Club members will not meet Wednesday evening with Miss Nancy Scarazzo on West Laurel Avenue as planned. The meeting has been postponed until Thursday June 18 at the same place.

Semper Fidelis Club Nancy Scarazzo West Laurel] Avenue

Meeting Postponed One Week at Mulberry Street Home

The Wednesday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. Lewis Garratt on Mulberry Street has been postponed for one week.

Lewis Garratt Mulberry Street

Mrs H W McIlvenny Hosts Luncheon Club Visit

Mrs H W McIlvenny of 509 Sumner Avenue will receive members of the F O Luncheon Club Friday evening, inviting them to her home for an informal gathering.

Happy Hour Lee Wettich Cedar Street Lawalla Club Cascade Park F. N William Ryan Butler Road G. G Stitzinger East Lincoln Avenue F. O H. W McKvenny Sumner Avenue H. W. McIlvenny

Woman's Americanization Society to Hold Monthly Meeting

The Woman's Americanization Society will hold its monthly board meeting on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Neighborhood House.

Woman's Americanization Society

Butler Girls Club Meet Planned at Mrs Earl Young Home

The Butler Girls Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Earl Young on Edgewood Avenue for their regular session.

Butler Girls Club Earl Young Edgewood Avenue

West Side Needlecraft Club Postponed One Week

The West Side Needlecraft Club meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed for one week. The location will be announced later.

West Side Needlecraft Club

Miller Family Reunion Sets June Date at Ewing Park

The Miller family plans its annual reunion for Thursday June 18 at Ewing Park. Organizers invite relatives and friends to join the gathering for fellowship and memory sharing.

Miller Ewing Park Ellwood City

Wesley Methodist Women Plan June Tureen Dinner

The Women's Home Missionary society met at Ella Rote's home on Patterson Avenue with Mrs. Pattison leading devotion. Readings were given by Rote Grittie and Shoaff. Plans for a June 19 tureen dinner were announced with Queen Esthers as special guests and a July meeting hosted by Mrs. Bacon on West Washington Street.

Women’s Home Missionary Society The Wesley Methodist Church Ella Rote Patterson Avenue William Pattison Margaret Grittie Lavada Shoaff Queen Esthers Bacon West Washington Street

Elm Street Y W C A Tuesday June 9 hours and price

Elm Street Y W C A sets hours on Tuesday June 9 from 11 to 2 and 5 to 8 with a 50 cent price. The notice notes a meal or event at the facility.

Elm Street Y. W. C. A

Dockman Hosts D S B Club Evening

Mr and Mrs J J Dockman of Leasure avenue entertained the D S B Club on Saturday with 500 as the main pastime. Mrs Ernie Shaffer and Harry Barnes held high honors. Lunch followed, and they planned to meet again in two weeks with Mr and Mrs Thomas Sweet. Iris bouquets decorated the rooms.

J. J. Dockman Leasure Avenue Ernie Shaffer Harry Barnes Thomas Sweet Butler Road Iris

C. B. G. Club Biweekly Session Hosted by Tess Travers

Members of the C. B. G. Club will be entertained Wednesday evening in the home of Tess Travers on State street for the bi weekly session.

C. B. G. Club Tess Travers State Street

Ladies Scottish Club Meeting At Eveready Inn

Members of the Ladies Scottish Club will meet Tuesday evening at the Eveready Inn at 7 o clock.

Ladies Scottish Club Eveready Inn

Return From Convention Mr and Mrs Harry Lash

Mr and Mrs Harry Lash and another traveler returned from a convention. They were met by friends and family at the station and shared stories of the event.

Old Time Rebekahs Meet at Mrs Preston's Home

The Old Time Rebekahs will meet Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Thomas Preston at 1218 East Washington Street.

Rebekahs Thomas Preston East Washington Street

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