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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1924

Page

3

Quota Club Honors Mrs Gus Kammerer in Shower

The New Castle Quota club honored Mrs Olive Miller Kammerer with a surprise linen towel shower at Mrs Elizabeth White's home. The event followed a dinner and business meeting at the American Legion Home with 25 members and guest Miss Bertha Ofterdinger. A June banquet for Mary Russell Purman was announced, with a future meeting planned at Wickcliffe Manor.

Olive Miller Kammerer New Castle Quota Club Elizabeth White Youngstown Road White Robert Atkinson Pearl Atkinson Kammerer American Legion North Jefferson Street Wickcliffe Manor House Youngstown Ohio

Marriage of Miss Eleanor Boyer and Clyde Altman

The couple married at 11:30 this morning in the parsonage of the Coaltown Free Methodist church with Rev. L. B. Southworth officiating. Attendant was the groom’s sister Mrs. Joseph Withers. The newlyweds will reside with the bride’s parents on Meyer avenue.

Eleanor Boyer C. W. Boyer Meyer Avenue Clyde Altman D. Altman Coaltown Free Methodist Church L. B. Southworth Joseph Withers Altman

Youngstown Symphony Members Help At South High Concert

Paul McCandless obe and Don C Neal obe joined Ernest M McCreary bassoon and Vance E Burkholder viola in assisting the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a concert at South High School in Youngstown Ohio on Monday evening.

Paul McCandless Don C. Neal Ernest M. McCreary Vance E. Burkholder New Castle Youngstown Symphony Orchestra South High School Youngstown

Sunny Susan Freckle Cream Promises Quick Fade

An ad promotes Sunny Susan Freckle Cream Double Strength for fading freckles with nightly use. Sold at leading drug and department stores or direct order from Sunny Susan Laboratories, Buffalo NY, with a money back guarantee and a mailed $1.15 order option.

Sunny Susan Sunny Susan Laboratories, Inc Buffalo New York

Party Celebrates Third Birthday at Mort Home

Mrs. William Mort entertained twenty seven children on Harrison Street for her son Robert Leslie Mort's third birthday. The afternoon featured games, a dainty lunch, and a centerpiece birthday cake with baskets as favors.

Robert Leslie Mort William Mort Harrison Street Thelma Davis Virginia Knox Dick Ray D. W. Bartsch L. L. Wagner Martha Coulter Jean Mary Loveridge Lottie Remley Helen Bauman Jane Brown Mary Shaffer Leah Davis Helen Wilson Jane Davis Masters Billy Ray Paul McCandless Charles Coulter Bobby Perrott Lloyd Harris George Andrews Jim Davis Homer Jones David Demley Edward Badger Jim Whiteman Bobby Edmunds Bobby Waddlinger Jack Brown

Surprise Birthday Party for Marguerite Dickson

Miss Marguerite Dickson celebrated her 17th birthday with a surprise party at Miss Marie Millers Grant Street home. Guests included Mabel Brooks Ruth Calderwood Marian Clark Thelma Hennessy Marie Miller Violet McKissish Carmi Preston Robert Patton John Dufford Johnny Kraft Donald McCleary and Paul Fahey with refreshments served by Mrs. Howard Dickson Mrs. Harry Miller Mrs. Fred Brooks and Miss Dorothy Miller.

Marie Miller Grant Street Marguerite Dickson Howard Dickson Harry Miller Fred Brooks Dorothy Miller Mabel Brooks Ruth Calderwood Marian Clark Thelma Hennessy Violet McKissish Carmi Preston Robert Patton John Dufford Johnny Kraft Donald McCleary Paul Fahey

Miss Lucy Larocco Weds Charles Mitolo in Italian M E Church

The wedding of Miss Lucy Larocco daughter of Mr and Mrs John Larocco West South Street to Charles Mitolo son of Mr and Mrs Frank Mitolo South Beaver Street took place at 11 this morning in the Italian M E church with Rev Vincent Del Rosso officiating. Antionette Larocco and Walter Pearl served as attendants. A wedding dinner was held for fifty at the bride’s home and a dance and reception are planned for this evening.

Lucy Larocco John Larocco West South Street Charles Mitolo Frank Mitolo South Beaver Street M. E. Church Vincent del Rosso Antionette Larocco Walter Pearl

W M L B Club Holds Saturday Meeting at Mrs Jones Home

Members of the W. M. L. B. club gathered Saturday afternoon at Mrs. W. Jones residence on North Bay street for social needlework and conversation with refreshments served later. The next meeting will be hosted by Miss Ruth Hiler on Pennsylvania avenue.

W. M. L. B. Club W. Jones North Bay Street Ruth Hiler Pennsylvania Avenue

Engagement Revealed At Club Meeting

Gladys Hollis announced her engagement to James W. Ralph of Beaver Falls at a G. G. G. club gathering on West State Street. The evening featured chat and fancy work, pink yellow refreshments, candy favors, and a scroll revealing the nuptial date July 3, 1924. A picnic at the park is planned for June 16 with Mrs. Frank Swadner and Vera Rodgers assisting.

James W. Ralph Beaver Falls Gladys Hollis G. G. G. Club West State St Dan Cupid Gladys Jim Frank Swadner Vera Rodgers

Farewell Party For Miss Ethel Ewens Hosts Club

The 1913 Club gathers at Miss Ethel Ewens home on Boyles Avenue for a farewell party as she and sister Pearl prepare to move to Los Angeles on June 18. Fancy work and music entertain guests before she receives an overnight bag as a gift. Refreshments follow with assistance from Mrs. Jacob Ewens and Pearl Ewens. Mrs. Lawrence Hulme to host next meeting in July.

Ethel Ewens Boyles Avenue Miss Pearl Ewens Los Angeles California Jacob Ewens Pearl Ewens Lawrence Hulme Edgewood Avenue

Community Club Listings and Picnic Plans

A compiled roster shows numerous local clubs and members with addresses across New Castle. Activities include a Wimodausis picnic at Cascade Park and Cascade Park picnics by Excel Luncheon Club, Arcadian and L. E. 500 Club events, along with hospital guild and book club notices.

Edward Taylor Brinton Avenue L. E. 500 Frank Dewberry West Washington Street Reuben Miller Hemlock Street Cascade Park New Castle Hospital C. E. Medard Highland Avenue Edna Hopkins Sheridan Avenue

Fourth Birthday Party for Edward Freeman Hero

Mrs James Captains hosted about eighteen children on West Moody Avenue to celebrate Edward Freemans fourth birthday with music games and a pink white cake on a lawn table. Guests included Pauline Lynch Maxime Freeman Connie Boroviles Erma Stayful Becky Carson Cleda Marie Burke Buddy Warton Robert Retten Donald James Freeman Bobby Graham Billy Kenneth Rebay Bobbie Miner Charles George Freeman and the guest of honor. Prizes were won by Cleda Burk and Donald Freeman.

James Captains West Moody Avenue Edward Captains Charles Freeman J. T. White Pauline Lynch Maxime Freeman Connie Boroviles Erma Stayful Becky Carson Cleda Marie Burke Buddy Warton Robert Retten Donald James Freeman Bobby Graham Billy Kenneth Rebay Bobbie Miner Charles George Freeman Cleda Burk Donald Freeman

Surprise party honors Luke Flynn at Miss Costello home

About forty five friends attended a Saturday evening gathering at Miss Edna Costello's home to celebrate Luke Flynn's twenty fifth birthday. Euchre and music entertained guests with prizes awarded to J Flynn G Shaney S Flynn F Frey Jr J Flynn and Francis Frey. John Brown sang with Miss Margaret Frey. Mrs Francis Frey gave a mahogany smoking set as a gift. Refreshments followed hosted by the Costello and Frey families.

Edna Costello Luke Flynn J. Flynn G. Shaney S. Flynn F. Frey, Jr Francis Frey John Brown Margaret Frey W. Costello M. Frey F. Frey

Hopkins Bailey Wedding Solemnized in Sharon

Announcement says Miss Norma L. Hopkins and Louis A. Bailey of Sharon were married June 4 at Cro ton M. E. church parsonage with Rev. D. R. Dunn officiating. The couple will reside in Sharon.

Norma L. Hopkins Louis A. Bailey Sharon Croton M. E. Church D. R. Dunn

West Washington hosts L. E. 500 club gathering

Mr and Mrs Frank Dewberry of West Washington street will entertain members of the L. E. 500 club Wednesday evening replacing the previously planned hosts Mr and Mrs Harold Gill.

Frank Dewberry West Washington Street L. E. 500 Club Harold Gill

Misses Inn and Margaret Tucker Plan Seattle Visit

The Misses Inn and Margaret Tucker of West Washington Street will leave Saturday for a six week visit in Seattle Washington. They will be guests of Mrs Lydia Libbey during their stay.

Misses Inn Margaret Tucker West Washington Street Seattle Wash Lydia Libbey

Bay Family Reunion Set for June 11 at Oak Street Home

The Bay family annual reunion will be hosted by Mrs. Kate Paton at her Oak street residence on Wednesday June 11. Several out of town guests are expected to attend.

Kate Paton Oak Street

Church Dinner and Meeting Held in Dining Room

The church held its regular dinner and meeting in the dining room on Monday evening. Dinner was served at 6 30 with seats set for thirty. The committee included Mrs. E B Ray Mrs Earl Freer and Mrs C L McMillin. A business meeting followed the dinner.

Church E. B. Ray Earl Freer C. L. McMillin

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Anna Keeler

Miss Anna Keeler, a bride elect, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Guinagh and Miss Blanche Guinagh on West Washington Street. Twelve guests attended at her home Monday evening with music games dancing and pink and white decorations. The guest of honor received many fine gifts.

Anna Keeler Catherine Gwinagh West Washington Street Robert Guinagh Blanche Guinagh

Sorosis Picnic Postponed For Friday At Harbor Home

The annual Sorosis gathering planned for Friday at Mrs. J. I. Taylor’s Harbor residence has been postponed until further notice.

Sorosis J. I. Taylor Harbor

Queen Sewing Circle Meeting Postponed

The Queen Sewing Circle meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Mary Harvey of Beckford Street has been postponed for two weeks.

Queen Sewing Circle Mary Harvey Beckford Street

Mrs William Kelly Hosts 1914 Card Club Evening

Mrs William Kelly Division Sr will receive members of the 1914 Card club at her home Thursday evening.

William Kelly Division

J M Club Meeting Delayed One Week

The J M club gathering set for Thursday with Mrs Frank Doerr of Croton Avenue has been postponed for one week.

J. M. Club Frank Doerr Croton Avenue

Lusk McVey Family Reunion Set at Millburn Grange Hall

The annual reunion of the Lusk and McVey families will be held at the Millburn Grange hall in Mercer County on Thursday June 19.

Lusk- McVey Millburn Grange Hall Mercer County

E L T A Club Schedule Postponed Indefinitely

The E L T A club schedule for Thursday has been postponed indefinitely with Mrs E W Anderson of North Mill Street listed as the contact.

E. L. T. A. Club E. W. Anderson North Mill Street

E. O. T. Club to Meet Wednesday Evening

Members of the E. O. T. Club will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. Edward Taylor on Brinton Avenue.

E. O. T. Club Edward Taylor Brinton Avenue

Mrs C W Biles Heads Business and Professional Club

At the YWCA meeting the Business and Professional Women's club elected officers for the year. Mrs. C W Biles became president with Miss Georgine Maxwell as vice president, Miss Vera Williams secretary, and Miss Emily Rice treasurer. The report of the Philadelphia state convention was presented by Dr Sara Armstrong. An overland motor trip account was given by Miss Warnock, Miss Strayer, and Miss Maxwell.

Business and Professional Women’s Club C. W. Biles Georgine Maxwell Vera Williams Emily Rice Philadelphia Sara Armstrong David Nesbitt Mary Warnock Phyllis Strayer

Fourteen New Castle Girls Enter Elk Circus Beauty Contest

Fourteen New Castle girls will compete in the Elk Charity circus popularity contest tied to the Pollie Brothers circus starting June 16. Prizes include a solitaire diamond for first, a white gold wrist watch for second, and a string of pearls for third. Entrants listed include Maizie Bilger, Jessamine Bobbino, Florence Conti, Verna Dodds, Loretta Dorcey, Anna Gonda, Eleanor Harker, Francis Hill, Dorothy McNicholas, Jean Norris, Stella Phillips, Elvira Lotus, Emma Taylor, and Alice Wallace.

New Castle Elk Charity Circus Pollie Brothers Circus Soltaire Maizie Bilger Jessamine Bobbino Florence Conti Verna Dodds Loretta Dorcey Anna Gonda Eleanor Harker Francis Hill Dorothy McNicholas Jean Norris Stella Phillips Elvira Lotus Emma Taylor Alice Wallace

New Fire Alarm Box Installed on South Library Street

A private fire alarm box numbered 713 has been installed at the end of South Library street for the use of the Pennsylvania Shops. It will follow the same regulations and operating table as box 78, within the city.

South Library Street Pennsylvania

Euchre Party at K of C Home This Evening

The regular weekly euchre party will be held at the Knights of Columbus home this evening at 8 30 o clock.

K. of C

G A R Ladies and Ucalite Class Meet Tonight

In religious circles the G A R ladies hold their regular meeting this evening at 7 30 in the city hall. The Ucalite Bible Class meets at 7 30 with Mrs N L Gardner of 502 Neshannock boulevard. Mrs McWilliams leads and Mrs C W Foulke teaches.

G. A. Re Ucalite Bible Class N. L. Gardner Neshannock Boulevard McWilliams C. W. Foulke

Personal Notices From Local Community

Local items report Miss Ellen Scott recovering from illness. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. William Mackie’s son. Mrs. E. F. Kocher visits sister Mrs. W. L. Canfield. Miss Helen White returns from Carnegie Tech for summer. Miss Dorothy White attends Wooster College graduation. John P. Davies seriously ill with bronchitis. Mrs. Doris Magill and nephew George Shaffer return from weekend in Youngstown. Homer Weitz returns home from teaching in Pittsburgh. John Skuba visiting family in Liberty. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert James travel to Beaver Falls for uncle Thomas James’s illness. Miss Ruth Williams undergoes operation at New Castle hospital. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gillespie attend daughter Imogene’s graduation at Wilson College. George A. Sands visiting parents. teaches in Ambridge. Mrs. D. L. Martin travels from Boston for mother’s illness. Several families return home after visits in Chicora and elsewhere. Clair Callahan arrives for summer with State College family. Mr. Kennedy heads to Lewistown with stopovers in Hammond. Ralph N. Byers set to receive Michigan journalism degree. mother to attend.

Ellen Scott Park Avenue William Mackie Harbor Road E. F. Kocher North East Pa W. L. Canfield East Washington Street Dorothy White Centennial Street Wooster College John P. Davies O. P. Davies Martin Street Doris Magill George William Shaffer Front Street Youngstown O. Homer Weitz Pittsburgh John Skuba Chicago, Ill Liberty Street Gilbert James Johns Gtreet Beaver Falls Thomas James Ruth Williams North Mercer Street New Castle Hospital W. H. Gillespie Rhodes Place Imogene Wilson Colege Chambersburgh George A. Sands New Castle Westminster College North Walnut Street Ambridge D. L. Martin Boston Mass Sarah Johnston Samuel Johnston Whippo Street Edward Ort Edward Adams Street William McCune Wm. Grannis Mrs Henry Ort Chicora, Pa Clair Callahan State College S. J. Callahan Blaine Street M. C. Kennedy Lewistown Mont R. C. Williams Hammond Ind J. C. Kennedy Ralph N. Byers University of Michigan At Ann Arbor D. W. Byers East Street

First Baptist Sunday School Plans Friday Meeting

Members of the United Workers Bible class led by H. E. Martin will gather Friday evening for the monthly session in the church. The highlight of the event is the annual election of officers.

United Workers Bible Class First Baptist Sunday School H. E. Martin

Bible Class Luncheon Set by First Baptist

Mrs Strickler's Bible class of First Baptist will meet Thursday at Mrs E C Garber's home 11 Laurel Avenue for a one o'clock luncheon.

Section C Meeting at Third United Presbyterian Church

Section C of the Y S B class met Monday evening at Mrs. David Brown's East Washington street home. Mrs. Edna Ricer led devotionals, with piano pieces by Mrs. Brown and refreshments served by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Rosella Gilland. Decorations were yellow and white. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Eigleson's East Washington Street residence.

Third United Presbyterian Church David Brown East Washington Street Edna Ricer Brown Rosella Gilland Eigleson

Winnepesaukee Campfire Plans July Bake Sale

Members met at Mrs. Dean McCall's home Monday evening with Irene Armstrong and Frances Gibson speaking. They planned a July bake sale and decided to postpone camping until August. initiation and reception of Nellie Wood and Pearl Wheale slated for the next meeting.

Winnepesaukee Dean McCall South South Mill Street Irene Armstrong Frances Gibson Nellie Wood Pearl Wheale

Bible class to be held Wednesday evening at six fifty

The YWCA notes a Bible class will be conducted Wednesday evening at 6 50 in the association in charge of Miss Annette McKee.

Annette McKee

Pattison Boyd descendants hold annual reunion at Millburn Grange

The Pattison and Boyd family descendants plan an annual reunion on Thursday June 12 at the Millburn Grange hall. Local organizers urge all relatives to attend for a family gathering and shared memories.

Robert Mary Pattison Boyd Millburn Grange Hall

Not attending events prompts child care by phone

A brief note asks why not attend a bridge club or Kiwanis dinner and offers child care by calling 3658-R. It states children can be called for and returned and references are furnished, with the code 25013.

Veteran Zouave of Civil War Dies in New Castle Home

Ezra Emery, longtime New Castle resident and one of the last survivors of the Zouaves, died at 910 Court Street Monday night after a prolonged illness. Born May 14, 1841, he enlisted in the Seventy sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at Altoona, serving four years and taking part in several battles. He leaves a widow Henrietta and children Mrs. John Butler, Jacob E. Emery, and Mrs. Fred W. Moore, plus a sister Mrs. Joseph Roberts. Funeral Thursday at 3 p.m. from Court Street home, Oak Park cemetery burial.

Ezra Emery New Castle Zouave Pennsylvania Court Street Emery Harper Christina Evans Emery First Methodist Seventy-sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Altoona Pennsylvania Henrietta Emery John Butler Jacob E. Emery Fred W. Moore Huntington W. Va Joseph Roberts Oak Park Cemetery

Man Fined Five Dollars for Drunkenness by Mayor

A man identified as Frank Mitchell was fined five dollars by the mayor this morning on a charge of drunkenness.

Frank Mitchell

Funeral Notices From Cleveland and Nearby Families

Funeral notices list Mr and Mrs Robert O Laughlin and Francis Duffy with Miss Anna McCormick of Cleveland O joining Mr and Mrs Harry McDorment of Cleveland in expressing condolences. The fragment indicates a local obituary or funeral notice segment with family names and city.

Robert O’laughlin Francis Duffy Anna McCormick Cleveland, O Harry McDorment

Truck Damaged in Farm Collision on Harlansburg Road

A farm truck at the C. L. McMillen property on Harlansburg road was struck and badly damaged by a machine owned by a New Kensington man while entering the farm driveway on Saturday. No injuries were reported.

C. L. McMillen Harlansburg Road New Kensington

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