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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1930
Page
3
The Mightieth birthday for Henry McCreary was marked Saturday June 7 at his Sumner avenue home. A full course meal for 31 relatives and friends featured green and white decor and a central cake with tall tapers. Speeches and stories followed, and a reception ran 7 to 11 p m with Rev and Mrs Irvine among guests.
About one hundred people attended the Baker family annual reunion at Joseph A. Blue’s house in Robinson Crossing on Monday. Dinner and supper were served and games plus a musical program filled the afternoon. Patrick MacNichols was elected president for 1930, with Mrs. Mayme MacNichols as secretary and Carl Blattman as treasurer. The next reunion is set for the third week of June, 1930.
The Primitive Methodist Mothers class held a Monday evening meeting at Cascade Park with a pastel themed table and peony centerpiece for eighteen. After dinner a brief session approved July August and September park dinners. Hosts were Mrs I W Tate Mrs E M Hoyland and Mrs Jennie Morgan with guests Mrs E Wadsworth and daughter Jean of Barberton Ohio.
The H. H. Bridge Club will assemble at 126 North Mill Street the home of Mrs. Earl Waillover and will be entertained by Mrs. Bert Shumway on Tuesday as previously announced.
The New Castle Hospital Emergency Club will hold its regular meeting at the hospital Wednesday but it will be short due to the G A R celebration.
A 45 person gathering on Neshannock avenue celebrated Mrs Nora McCann’s birthday with cards and lunch. Music by Florence White Virgil Pitzer Will Wogan David Tucker and Edward Ray entertained guests. Gifts were presented and iris and roses adorned the decor. Serving committee included E B Ray William Back Alec McConahy Annie Stevenson and Peter Hiller.
Members of the Y P C U of the Third United Presbyterian church met at the McCowan home on Maryland Avenue for a monthly session. Delegates to the New Wilmington missionary conference in August were elected Caroline Book Catherine Hopper with Harvey Shiffler and Edgar McCowan as alternates. Plans covered a strawberry and ice cream social on June 13 at the church and a booth at the New Castle Fair. The July gathering will be a picnic and a serving lunch followed by closing remarks.
Mr and Mrs Scott McConnell hosted a six oclock lawn dinner at their East Road home in honor of Mrs J A McConnell eightieth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Elder and daughter Roberta Mr and Mrs Paris McConnell Mr and Mrs John Roberts Mr and Mrs William Thorne and Medard and Mandana daughters Gilbert son and Marguerite Mrs Earl Hoffman and son Gilbert and daughter Marguerite Mr and Mrs George Foster Mrs Jennie Mershimer Mr and Mrs Scott McConnell and son Meade and the honoree Mrs James A McConnell.
Friends gathered at Henry DuPuy’s Porter Street home to honor his birthday with a red and white themed table, a speech by Paul Robinson, and a gift presentation. Music by Charles Hayden accompanied dancing as guests including DuPuy family and friends enjoyed the evening.
Mrs. A W Scott hosted a group of young people Saturday evening for the birthday of her daughter Florence. Music and chat filled the informal gathering with a pink and white menu and spring flowers. After lunch, guests received gifts and the party traveled to Slippery Rock park for dancing.
At a Saturday meeting hosted by Mrs. C. H. Johnson, general chairman, a full slate of events was outlined. Chairs include Mrs. H T Frushour for ladies bridge, Mr. and Mrs. H. Rappold for Thursday bridge, Jack Lamoree for dances, Miss Clara Hartsuff for children parties, Mrs. C. B. Randall for playgrounds, Mrs. R. W. Rowland for teenage teas, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hawkins for sports, Miss Jennie Morgan for teas and receptions, and Mrs. Johnson for Sunday evenings.
Members of the Bertha Girls group from the First Methodist church gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Lloyd McKinnon’s Winter avenue residence. Mrs. Jack McNeil led a review of The Splendor of the Gods study book, with special guests Mrs. Earl Ruby and Mrs. James Doyle. A social hour followed, lunch was served by Mrs. Jack Dunfee Mrs. E Edwards and Mrs. D R McFall, and spring flowers enhanced the rooms.
The Little Light Bearers of First Methodist Church held their annual mite box gathering Saturday at Mrs John B Offutt home on Leasure avenue. Kathryn Hoover Wilcox and Joan Withers led games and recitations while refreshments were served by the hostesses Mrs M R Hornung and Mrs E C Kellogg.
The annual reunion of the descendants of John and Mary Smith Mc Knight will be held on Thursday June 19 at the East Brook United Presbyterian church.
Sunday June 8 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs W Wallin in Canton Ohio to honor their tenth anniversary. A full course dinner was served with a blue and gold color scheme, followed by music and conversation. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and daughters Mabel and Louise, Mr and Mrs Einar Nelson and son Douglas of New Wilmington, Mr and Mrs Pearson and son Edward of Bessemer, Mr and Mrs Carlson of Akron, and the Wallins who received many gifts.
A list of clubs visiting New Castle Emergency Hospital and nearby streets notes meetings at the hospital and homes. Entries include 1907 Club with Mrs J C Carr on West Washington, Jameson Aid Society at Hospital 9 to 12:30, Juanita Club with Mrs Roy Beals on Moody Avenue, 500 Club with Mrs George Price on East Washington, Circulating Book Club with Mrs Elizabeth Cubbison on Sheridan Avenue, Tureen Dinner Club, O E A Club with Mrs Meyers on North Mercer, 1923 S L Club with Mrs Malloy on North Walnut, and N H B Kensington with Mrs Stevenson on East Brook at 1 pm.
At Margaret Jane Woods home on Garfield avenue a Saturday birthday party entertained many young friends. Dorothy Truby performed novelty dances while contests and games filled the afternoon. Lunch by grandmother Mrs A Webb and aunt Mrs Josephine Cox closed the celebration as gifts for the guest of honor accumulated.
Mrs. W. Scott McCaslin of the First United Presbyterian leads a Sunday school class that has completed plans for a picnic dinner set for Wednesday at 6 30 PM. All will meet at the park with a program designed for a good time for attendees. Committee in charge includes Mrs. David Moore as chairman and Misses Rebecca Louden Elsie Beals and Agnes Keane.
The Central Presbyterian church junior choir and instructors Joyce Wilson and Mrs Fisher enjoyed a Saturday outing to Cascade. They had breakfast outdoors and then spent time at the park amusements.
Mrs. John A. McNeil of Englewood avenue Mr. and Mrs. Brinley Hughes of Cunningham avenue and Mrs. Thomas Lloyd of Electric street were appointed by the Emmanuel Baptist church as delegates to the Beaver Baptist Convention which convenes today and tomorrow at Beaver Falls Bible Class Entertained Ladies Bible Class of the Emmanuel.
Mrs Ed Rosser and Mrs Catherine Merriman hosted a Baptist Church gathering at the Rosser home on Clearview Avenue with Mrs W C Jenkins teaching. Members planned the annual chicken dinner for the month’s end as music and social chat filled an evening of refreshments and pleasant company.
The seventeenth annual Gibson families reunion is set for Wednesday June 18 at the home of J T Briton on the Ellwood New Castle road.
Helen Reigel daughter of Mrs. Carolyn Reigel Williamsport formerly of New Castle and Charles Lewis Sprout of Williamsport were illustred in a notice of engagement or social announcement detailing family origins and residence.
A couple joined in marriage on Saturday in Washington Memorial Chapel Valley Forge PA The newlyweds Mr and Mrs Sprout plan to reside at South Main Street Muncy PA and receive friends at home.
Members gathered Monday at Mrs. William McKissick’s Maryland avenue home with associate hostess Martha Flinner. They sewed and chatted and enjoyed a lunch prepared by the hostesses. The next meeting will be a picnic on a date to be announced.
The G. K. W. Kensington club members will hold their meeting this evening at the home of Mrs. B. E. Medard on Morton street, changing the planned Wednesday date.
Members of the We-Hava club were pleasingly entertained at a home gathering showcasing social camaraderie and club activities. The event highlighted community ties and member engagement in a cordial, informal setting.
Mrs David Abernathey hosts at East Long Avenue for a club meeting with three tables of 500 prizes to Mrs Jess Forrest and Mrs Phillip Thomas. Guests include Miss Anna Lorne and Miss Kathryn King. Next gathering set at Mrs Merritt Reynolds home in two weeks.
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