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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1920

Page

18

Will Raise Fund For Social Center

At a Wednesday American committee meeting plans were made to raise funds by collecting waste materials such as old rags iron and rubber items for the social center. Collections will start in September with announcements in summer and proceeds to support Americanization work.

American Committee Christine Butler Anne Aiken Laura Parker Miss Butler King's Daughters of the First Methodist Church Miss Aiken

Army film shown at Nixon theatre on coast artillery work

Through the kindness of the theater management a reel of moving pictures depicting coast artillery is shown today at Nixon theatre. Sergeant Ephraim Meredith in charge of the local army recruiting station arranged the display as part of the regular program. The film is of exceptional merit and holds interest for potential recruits and general amusement seekers.

Nixon Theatre Coast Artillery Ephriam Meredith

Polish Girls Present Benefit Program At YWCA

A Polish Girls club program at the YWCA raises funds for Poland relief. Anna Korzei announces the event with exhibits from Poland on display, ticketed by Anna Ostrowska and Josephine Ostrowska. The program features songs, dances, lectures, Polish drills, and a performance by sixteen school children.

Poland Anna Korzei Anna Boda Frank Kwolek Pittsburgh Anna Ostrowska Josephine Ostrowska Oczytiwe Dziewczyna Marie C. Mrozek Helen Marczek Mary Kmiotek Bernice B. Gazdowicz Krakowiak Mrs. Janiszewka Josephine Wlosek Eva Nastal Geneve Bream Anna Tomon Kathrine Klos

Lois Reed McClure Graduates With Piano Recital

In Lington Pennsylvania Miss Lois Reed McClure presented a graduation piano recital at the United Presbyterian church. The program showcased a versatile selection with each number demanding her best effort demonstrating notable musical skill.

New Linington Lois Reed McClure United Presbyterian Church Moss McClure

Miss Eugenia Long Hosts Two Teas at Moody Avenue

Fifty invitations were issued for two teas to be hosted by Miss Eugenia Long at her Moody avenue home on Wednesday June 16. The first tea runs from 2 to 4 PM and the second from 4 to 6 PM.

Eugenia Long Moody Avenue

Mrs Pearl Maben Hostess at Butler Avenue Tea

Miss Pearl Ross Maben, a former Rescue Mission missionary, was entertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs E J Berquist. Twenty one bible class ladies from the Rescue Mission attended and were served by several class members.

Pearl Ross Maben Meadville Rescue Mission E. J. Berquist Butler Avenue Miss Maben Berquist

Class of 1914 Alumni Outing Planned at Cascade Park

At a committee meeting last evening at Mrs. H. D. Taylor's East street home, all arrangements for the class of 1914 alumni outing at Cascade Park on June 25 were completed.

Cascade Park H. D. Taylor East Street

New Castle Hospital Card Club Meets At Mrs Elliott Home

Mrs N W Elliott of Lincoln Avenue hosted the New Castle Hospital Card Club last evening with cards as the main diversion. Her daughters Edith and Anna Elliott and Agnes Mitchell assisted in serving lunch. In two weeks Mrs J V Travers will entertain the club at the Knights of Columbus clubhouse on North Jefferson Street.

N. W. Elliott Lincoln Avenue New Castle Hospital Edith Anna Elliott Agnes Mitchells J. V. Travers Knights of Columbus Club North Jefferson Street

Dinner in Cascade Park for Mrs Paul Jones

Wednesday evening a dinner at Cascade Park honored Mrs Paul Jones formerly Miss Helen Simison whose April 2 Wellsburg Va marriage. They will reside in Sharon where the groom works as inspector with the Savage Arms company.

Cascade Park Ruth Forrest Paul Jones Helen Simison Wellsburg Sharon Savage Arms Company

Birthday gathering at Brooklyn Avenue home

A group of friends visited Jack Shepp on Brooklyn Avenue Wednesday to celebrate his birthday. Guests included John Eagan William Duncan John Rice Bradley McGonigle David Quinn Joseph Muller Charles Shepp and Jack and Ted Conlin of Pittsburgh. Lunch was served by Mrs Shepp with assist from Louise McGonigie and Agnes Shepp. The host received several gifts.

Jack Shepp Brooklyn Avenue John Eagan William Duncan John Rice Bradley McGonigle David Quinn Joseph Muller Charles Shepp Jack Ted Conlin Pittsburgh Shepp Louise McGonigie Agnes Shepp

Ladies' Aid Plans Lawn Social At Madison Ave Church

The Madison avenue Christian church Ladies' Aid Society held a regular meeting at Mrs. J. F. Edmunds home on N Liberty street. They planned a lawn social for Thursday evening June 17 with a committee of Mrs Bestwick Mrs Franklin Mrs Edmunds Mrs J D Brumbaugh Mrs McHattie and Mrs Barnhart. Epworth League delegates were elected to attend the Institute in Edinboro June 21 28: Olive Dickey Ethel Wylne Paul Reynolds and John Dickey named as representatives.

Ladies’ Aid Society Madison Avenue Christian Church J. F. Edmunds N. Liberty Street Bestwick Franklin Edmunds J. D. Brumbaugh McHattie Barnhart Epworth League Epworth Methodist Church Epworth League Institute

Missionary Society Meets at Pritchard Home

Section Three of the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will hold a meeting Friday evening at the home of Mrs. L. L. Pritchard on 419 Electric Street.

The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church L. L. Pritchard Electric Street

Postponed Missionary Society Meeting for First Baptist

The regular meeting of Section Sevan of the Missionary Society at the First Baptist Church has been postponed to next week.

Section Sevan The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church

Kumjoinus Bible Class Change of Meeting Place

Members of the Kumjoinus Bible class of Croton Methodist church will meet Friday evening at the home of G Earl Williams on Wilmington avenue instead of at Rev. Campbell's home as previously announced.

Croton

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Called for Oscar L. Jackson Camp

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Oscar L. Jackson Camp of the Sons of Veterans will meet Thursday at eight o clock in G A R Hall. Mrs. E C King, the president, calls the meeting and all members and prospective members are urged to attend. Badges will be distributed at this gathering.

Oscar L. Jackson The Sons of Veterans G. A. R. Hall E. C. King

Daughters of America Call Meeting for Friday Evening

A Daughters of America gathering is set for 8 o'clock Friday night in their hall with nominations of officers to take place.

the Daughters of America

Quartet Performs at Echo Meeting in Sec ond United Presbyterian Church

A male quartet including George Annable Charles Reynolds Charles Strumater and E A Caldwell sang at the Echo meeting held Wednesday evening at the Second United Presbyterian church Delegates to the County Sunday School Convention spoke on What Impressed Me Most at the Convention.

George Annable Charles Reynolds Charles Strumater E. A. Caldwell Second United Presbyterian Church

Luther League Social Postponed to Next Wednesday

The Luther League social event planned for this evening in the church parlors has been postponed until next Wednesday.

Luther League Swedish Lutheran Church

Welsh Reunion Plans Mobilize Committees at Cascade Park

Cascade park will host the Welsh reunion on July 24 drawing a large crowd from western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. Committees tabbed include Program chaired by Thomas Edwards and W. A. Johns, Music led by William BE. Harris, Amusement and Prizes headed by Thomas Thomas, and Finance under D. O. Davies, among others. Speakers include David J. Jones and Rev. W. Glyn Williams with Public Safety led by Nathaniel Williams.

Cascade Park Pennsylvania Ohio Thomas Edwards W. A. Johns Barton E. Richards Harry T. Jones John Evans W. J. Davis Edward Reese William R. Jones William BE. Harris Thomas Hopkins Richard RB. Johns Harry Ayers David West Isaac Jones Thomas Jones Griff Thomas Joseph Williams David Lewis William H. Lewis Brinley Hughes A. C. Buser

Deaths of the Day Hempill Funeral

Funeral services for Maxine May Hempill 4 died after a ten day pneumonia illness. She was born February 2 1916 and is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Hempill two sisters Thelma and Harritt. Interment in Greenwood cemetery planned after Saturday 3 PM services.

Maxine Hempill Greenwood Cemetery Maxine May Hempill Lewis Hempill South Mill Street Thelma Harritt

Croton Methodists Rally Tonight With Elections

The Croton Methodist church choir will hold a rally this evening at 7 30. Practice begins promptly after with lunch in the basement. Speeches and election of officers will follow.

Croton

Kensington Club Midday Social At Mrs Adams Home

Mrs Charles E Adams and her daughter hosted Elite Kensington members at 1210 Wilmington Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering featured fancy work and social chat followed by lunch.

Charles E. Adams R. W. Bolsinger Kensington Wilmington Avenue

Miss Ella J Pinkerton Dies At 61 In Pulaski Area

Ella J Pinkerton aged 61 years 10 months died Wednesday at her sister Mrs Sylvester Gibson’s home north of Pulaski Born August 10 1858 in Pulaski township daughter of Samuel and Sara Watson Pinkerton She was an instructor and dress maker at Mary Home sanitarium West Point Mississippi A member of Neshannock Presbyterian church New Wilmington She is survived by a brother William J Funeral services 2 p m Saturday at Neshannonck church cemetery with Rev Kirkbride officiating Interment Neshannock cemetery No service at residence

James Burnside Marshall Avenue Lillian Perry Pittsburgh Hazel Swartz Mercer D. F. McFall North Bay Street H. G. Warnock East Washington Street Farrell John M. Hoover Crafton John Elder, Jr East Falls Street Ella McBurney Highlands Avenue Alex Douds Jas. Young Sharon New Castle Dorothy Cooper Beaver Falls Bert McKibben John F. Edmunds William North Liberty Street Pittsburg Frances Reed North Beaver Street R. K. Kyser North Cedar Street Emma Goss East Clayton Street Indiana Nellie J. Metz Verne Osborne Ellwood City Helen Massie Grant Street H. M. Herbert May West North Street George Lancaster Youngstown Edith Horton C. D. Horton Lakeside Hospital Cleveland Samuel Perry North Street Philadelphia Ward E. Lawton Georgetown Preparatory School Washington, D. C Highland J. W. Kenney M. M. Robbins Walnut Street Harry Ritchie Ruth Morton Street C. C. Stump Niles, C A. D. Jones Ella J. Pinkerton Sylvester Gibson Pulaski Pulaski Township Samuel Sara Watson Pinkerton Mary Home Sanitarium West Point Miss Neshannock Presbyterian Church of New Wilmington William J Neshannock Church

Women Church Groups Elect Officers At Croton Methodist

Members of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of Croton Methodist elect officers led by President Mrs. E A Wilson and First Vice President Mrs. O A Rodgers. Roles include secretaries, superintendents for Queen Esthers Home Guards Mothers Jewels literature mite boxes tithing evangelism and more. Section Two of the First Christian Missionary society met at Mrs. Samuel Nessle's Pine Street home with hostesses Mrs. Nessle and Mrs. Frank Mitchell. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Benjamin Bott on Meyer Avenue in two weeks.

Woman's Home Missionary Society the Croton Methodist Church E. A. Wilson O. A. Rodgers Floyd McClelland G. M. Gibson Fred Hill M. E. Remley Nelson McCluskey Home Guards Perry Grossman Robert Rodgers Mothers Jewels John Scott Ed Blaine T. C. Armstrong B. A. Cook George Williams Samuel Patterson First Christian Missionary Society Samuel Nessle Pine Street Frank Mitchell Benjamin Bott Meyer Avenue

Supper Planned for Normal Class at Cascade Park

Sixteen members of the Normal class of the Second United Presbyterian church will enjoy supper at Cascade park this evening. Miss Mary Aiken, teacher of the class, will be the guest of honor. The committee in charge is composed of Miss Charlotte Taylor and Miss Margaret Reeher.

Second United Presbyterian Church Cascade Park Mary Aiken Charlotte Taylor Margaret Reeher

Epworth Methodist Women Stage Successful Play

Mrs P H Reider directed the playset assisted by Mrs P H Kearns Mrs Samuel Warner Mrs Harry Sankey Mrs T M Shaffer Mrs Harley Carpenter Mrs R H Hudson and Mrs C P Reynolds. The Epworth Methodist church women presented the play Tuesday evening.

P. H. Reider P. H. Kearns Samuel Warner Harry Sankey T. M. Shaffer Harley Carpenter R. H. Hudson C. P. Reynolds Epworth Methodist Church

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes

Admitted include Mrs. Sarah Nicholson of Court street and Mrs. Agnes Elliott of Maryland avenue. Discharged were Florence Reece of Chi cora and Arturo Ducelloveo of Butler avenue.

Sarah Nicholson Court Street Agnes Elliott Maryland Avenue Florence Reece Chicora Arturo Ducelloveo Butler Avenue

Postponed Meeting of D. T. O. Kennington

The meeting scheduled for this evening has been postponed to Thursday evening June 17. They will meet with Mrs. George Kennedy of Winslow Avenue. Mrs. Norman Morse will be associate hostess.

D. T. O. Kensington George Kennedy Winslow Avenue Norman Morse

Ninety City Residents in State Institutions

About 90 people from this city are housed in state institutions for mental care. Despite low daily charges, the city spends thousands yearly. Most reside in Dixmont and Polk with others in Wernersville and nearby facilities. Two residents at Wernersville reportedly died, reducing costs there.

Dixmont Polk Wernersville

Picnic at Cascade Park by Willing Workers Class

Members of the Willing Workers class of the Second United Presbyterian Church taught by Mrs. Charles E. Book will hold a picnic dinner at Cascade Park this evening at 6 30.

Second United Presbyterian Church Charles E. Book Cascade Park

Picnic Dinner for Normal Class at Cascade Park

Miss Aiken a teacher of the Normal class of the Second U P church will entertain members of the class with a picnic dinner this evening at Cascade Park.

Miss Aiken Second U. P. Church Caccade Park

Aganda Club Guests To Meet At Agnes Daley Home

The Aganda club will be entertained Thursday evening at the home of Miss Agnes Daley located at 213 Ashland Avenue.

Aganda Agnes Daley Ashland Avenue

Mrs Bud Langdon Hosts Highland Kensington Friday

Mrs Bud Langdon of Centennial street will entertain members of the Highland Kensington in her home Friday evening of this week.

Highland Kensington Bud Langdon Centennial Street

Carpenters Local 206 to Elect Officers Thursday June 10

Local No 206 Carpenters Union will hold a special meeting on Thursday evening June 10 1920 to elect officers. J Albert Wilson serves as secretary for Local tl.

J. Albert Wilson

Municipal hospital for contagious disease debated by council

City council weighs a municipal hospital for contagious diseases. They estimate annual maintenance costs of 15000 to 20000 dollars and seek public opinion before proceeding, hoping residents will share the burden if the project proceeds.

Salensville Man Guests Mrs Heasley in Pearl Street Visit

Peter Rafter of Salensville Ohio is the guest of Mrs J H Heasley of Pearl Street during a local social visit.

Peter Rafter Salensville, O J. 8. Heasley Pearl Street

Miss Hazel Mart Visits Penn State College

Miss Hazel Mart of Emerson Avenue is spending a week with friends at Pennsylvania State College, staying on campus and enjoying campus activities during the visit.

Hazel Mart Emerson Avenue Pennsylvania State College

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Americanization Committee Dollar Savings Association Neshannock Ave Hart and Shaw John C. Rote Brooks Phonograph W.F. Dufford& Co Washington St N. C. H. Card Club Ladies’ Aid Baptist Section 3 Baptist Section 7 Ladies’ Auxiliary D. A. R. Meeting Echo Hempill Idlewife Shenango Valley Penn Men’s Penn Theatre UNION BELL of the Washington Street Trew Furniture Co C. Ed Smith Hardware Co Bell 406 Wyatt R. Campbell Dunn Undertaking Company East North Street Market Street Butler New Castle Lodge Knights of Pythias Winternitz Klivans Klafters Arrow Shop Ward Ginger P. L. Hogue and Co Jos. Ritter, Jr Metzler’s Butler Lodge
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