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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1936

Page

8

Water Works tour cheers First Baptist choir event

The Young Peoples choir of First Baptist church enjoyed a Water Works tour and a shower honoring Miss Beulah Heaton. B F Johnson guided the plant tour with water filtration details while music by Andrew DeLorenzo accompanied songs and piano-accordion numbers. A picnic followed and gifts were presented to Miss Heaton who sails for the Philippine Islands to pursue missionary work. The event’s success credited to Miss Heaton and Adrian Heaton.

Young Peoples Choir First Baptist Church Beulah Heaton B. F Johnson Edmundson Garth Edmundson Andrew DeLorenzo Philippine Islands Miss Heaton Adrian Heaton

Queen Sewing Circle Meeting at Mrs Mary Harvey Home

The Queen Sewing Circle will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Mary Harvey on Beckford Street for their regular gathering.

Queen Sewing Circle Mary Harvey Beckford Street

Anna Mae Lloyd Given Honeymoon Shower

Miss Anna Mae Lloyd bride elect received a Monday evening shower hosted by Eleanor Horner on East Street. Cards earned prizes for Lloyd and Mildred Owens. gifts were presented to the honoree, followed by a pink and white lunch to close the program.

Anna Mae Lloyd Eleanor Horner East Street Mildred Owens

Birthday Celebration for Robert Mort Marked Fifteenth Year

Mrs Mont Wagner hosted a surprise afternoon party at Northercer Street for her grandson Robert Mort on his 15th birthday. Lively sports and boys contests filled the hours followed by a birthday lunch prepared by the hostess and Mrs William Mort. Several gifts were given to Robert in memory of the day.

Mont Wagner Northercer Street Robert Mort William Mort Robert

Mahoning Valley Garden Club to Exchange Plants at Meeting

At the Thursday meeting at Mrs C H McCulloughs Edenburg home, club members will feature a plant exchange. The session begins at 8 o clock and a lively, informative gathering is expected.

Mahoning Valley Garden Club C. H. McCullough Edenburg

Chairman Honored At Department Event

The American Home department of the Woman's club held a 1 PM luncheon at the cottage The Bestover hosted by Mrs Er B Russell for about 35 guests. Mrs J J Fisher chairwoman received a gift amid a festive afternoon with games prizes and a brief business session.

The Woman's Club Er. B. Russell J. J. Fisher E. L. Thompson Jack Dunlap E. L. Vincent Ira S. Lazear L. C. Mantz R. H. Ramsey H. L. Drno W. S. Clark James E. Drake E. B. Russell

Defrano Lucco Wedding at St. Lawrence Hillsville

Miss Helen Delores Defrano and Joseph Lucco married at St. Lawrence Church Hillsville on Saturday morning. Rev. Nunzion Pirulli officiated. Attendants were Helen Lesto Victoria Retort Angeline Vignolia and best man Tony Defrano. A dinner followed at the bride's home before a honeymoon to Cleveland. The couple will reside with the bride's parents after their return.

Helen Delores Defrano Alex Defrano Edenburg Joseph Lucco Rocco Lucco Hillsville St. Lawrence Church Nunzion Pirulli Helen Lesto Girard, O Victoria Retort Angeline Vignolia Tony Defrano Youngstown Cleveland

Bethany Guild Names First Christian Officers

Bethany Guild of the First Christian church elected new officers at a Monday meeting held at Miss Sara Swan’s home 914 Vogan avenue. Officers are President Miss Sara Swan Vice President Miss Jane McClintock Secretary Miss Mildred Miller and Treasurer Miss Irene Ballard. Virginia Bowman presided during business, while Jane McClintock led devotions and the hostess directed the program. Mrs Dan Williams nee Agnes Webster was honored with a gift. Special guest Miss Jane Meyer attended and a lunch was served by Miss Swan and her mother.

Bethany Guild of the First Christian Church Sara Swan Vogan Avenue Jane McClintock Mildred Miller Irene Ballard Virginia Bowman Dan Williams Agnes Webster Guild Miss Bowman Jane Meyer Ed. Swan

Long and Confer Apply for Marriage License

Emil Long and Geraldine Confer of New Castle filed application for a marriage license in Mercer on Tuesday.

Mercer Emil Long Geraldine Confer New Castle

Mrs J A Cox Guest of Honor at Country Luncheon

Mrs J A Cox of Wiltshire was honored at a luncheon given by her daughter in law Mrs G A Cox at 1 pm in a tea room. Seasonal decorations and a menu were shared before a drive to Walma to visit the Cox home. She left Tuesday for Mansfield Pa to visit her son in law Wilford Shaw and family for a few days.

J. A. Cox Wiltshire G. A. Cox Cox Walma Mansfield Wilford Shaw

A R C Girls Plan Lawn Party At Wesley M. E. Church

The A R C Girls met at Mrs. Wilma Mooney’s Emery street home with Emma Cavendar as co host. President Wilma Mooney led the session and Jean Forrest led devotionals. They mapped a June 18 lawn party at Wesley M. E. Church with committees for cake pie ice cream candy sandwiches tables recreation and more. The group will sew Children’s Day pageant costumes next Thursday with Miss Bloomer in charge. A dining room reception followed with pink rose centerpieces and handmade cards. The next meeting will be a picnic at an announced location.

Wilma Mooney Emery Street Emma Cavendar Jean Forrest Wesley M. E Margaret Rees Pearl Cartwright Clela Horchler Helen Anderson Ann Leathers Hanna Simonton Norma Hemphill Edrye Cox Agnes Sellick Alice Engles Viola Bailey Margaret Chill Emma Calendar Ann Stickle Frank Britton Miss Bloomer

Missionary Society Reorganizes At Central Christian Church

The Shelton Missionary Society held a successful re organization meeting at Miss Mae Isaac s home on East Reynolds Street Monday evening. Miss Maxine Shoaff read the officer slate for June 1936 to June 1937 with Luella Rigby as president and Dorothy Evans as vice president and secretary.

Shelton Missionary Society of Central Christian Church Mae Isaac East Reynolds Street Maxine Shoaff Luella Rigby Dorothy Evans Celia Strobel Eleanor Phelps Thomas B. Shearer Margaret Cowmeadow Maxine V. Sheeff Ruth Garrity Ruth Leslie

A R Girls Host Pleasant Evening at Central Church

The A U R Girls of Central Presbyterian held a social evening Tuesday at Miss Helen Ewing’s home on Boyles avenue. Theodora Pollock co hosted, with Ethel Battley in charge of opening diversions and Louis Rudesi leading a mission review. Sondra Hamilton and Luella Walters performed piano solos, Pollock presiding over a short business session.

Central Presbyterian Church Helen Ewing Boyles Avenue Theodora Pollock Ethel Battley Louis Rudesi Sondra Hamilton Luella Walters Poldini Gassec Miss Pollock Miss Ewing

Hen Non Family Reunion Planned at Cascade Park

The Hen Non family will hold its annual reunion at Cascade Park on Tuesday June 16. The event was announced today.

Hennon Cascade Park

Dorcas Class Party Honors Birthdays at Epworth Church

Dorcas Class members of Epworth M E church celebrated 36 birthdays with a Tuesday evening party in the Sunday school rooms. A large cake and floral decorations framed a banquet table as refreshments were served. Local guests from Ellwood City attended.

Dorcas Epworth M. E. Church Frank Sheffler V. O. Potter Robert Rodgers L. A. Reed David Rees A. Rowland E. O. Rodgers Ed Sherbine Emily Rice Eva Lightner Kathryn Johnson Bess Isabel Johnson

Butler dinner honors three birthday anniversaries

Mrs. A. L. Oesterling hosted a dinner at the Nixon hotel Sunday for three birthday anniversaries. Honorees included A. L. Oesterling and John P. Bauer of Butler whose birthdays are June 9 and Sophia Buchner of New Castle, with gifts presented to all.

A. L. Oesterling West Diamond Street Butler Nixon Hotel John P. Bauer Sophia Buchner Albert Street New Castle

Surprise birthday gathering at Mrs. Lydia Green’s home

A group of friends and relatives gathered at 1211 Highland Avenue to celebrate Mrs. Lydia Green’s birthday anniversary. Music and conversation filled the evening as her daughters Minnie Withrow, Dorothy Madden and Mrs. James Ryder served lunch. Guests numbered about 50 from Sharon, Mercer, Volant and Burghill, Ohio.

Lydia Green Highland Avenue Minnie Withrow Dorothy Madden James Ryder Volant Sharon, Mercer Burghill

D. D. I. Club Meets at Miss Clara Clobus Home

Members of the D. D. I. club were entertained at the Croton avenue home of Miss Clara Clobus on Tuesday evening. Contests of 500 were enjoyed with prizes to Gladys Beals and Marian Fallon. A lunch followed. Special guest Miss Betty Hickling attended. The next meeting date will be announced later.

D. D. I. Club Clara Clobus Croton Avenue Gladys Beals Marian Fallon Betty Hickling

Central Christian church mission society elects officers

The C. C. Missionary Society met at Mrs. Anna Gosney’s home on Galbreath avenue. Officers elected for the coming year include President Alice Morgan and vice president Elizabeth Sullivan. A lunch was served and the next meeting is set for Cascade Park on Tuesday evening, July 14, with a steak fry.

C. C. Missionary Society of the Central Christian Church Anna Gosney Galbreath Avenue Katherine Nelson Alice Morgan Elizabeth Sullivan Gussie Strobel Amy Wink Lillian Houston Florence Strobel Elizabeth Jenkins Gosney Elizabeth Ray Cascade Park

Bridal Shower for Mrs Everett Barker at Delaware Avenue

Members of the Good Will Graduate club entertained at the Delaware Avenue home of Miss Harriet Phipps with a shower for Mrs Everett Barker nee June Atkins. A business meeting preceded gifts and games of bridge and 500.

Good Will Graduate Club Delaware Avenue Harriet Phipps Everett Barker June Atkins Bridge C. B. Phipps Thelma Cramer

Sonny Brown Birthday Party Held At J C Brown Jr Home

Mr and Mrs J C Brown Jr entertained 16 youths Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5 to celebrate Sonny Brown s 11th birthday. Outdoor games and contests followed by a birthday lunch under the trees on the lawn. An out of town guest Sammy Hill of Ellwood City attended. Favors and decorations featured, Sonny received handsome gifts.

Sonny” Brown J. C. Brown, Jr Sammy Hill Ellwood City Sonny

Miss Anna Johnson Hosts Catherine Von Bora Society

Mrs Albert Alborn and 13 society members attended a St John Lutheran mission group event. Mrs Margaret Weiss led a Puerto Rico lesson. A Cascade Park picnic was tentatively planned for July 14 with Lena Richards Anna Johnson and Clara Alborn named to oversee.

Anna Johnson Bora Line Street Catherine von Bora

Birthday Surprise Bucks for A. J. Shiffer at Home

A. J. Shiffer was surprised Tuesday when friends and relatives gathered at his home to celebrate his birthday. The evening featured various contests and hours of fellowship. A delightful dessert was served by Mrs.

A. J. Shiffer

Local callers visit ill Mrs. Connor convalescing

Ellwood City residents Mr and Mrs W L Deemer and Mr and Mrs Jack Gamebridge from Niles Ohio plus Mr and Mrs Charles Bentley and son Bob of Union township called on Mrs Jennie L Connor of Euclid Avenue. Mrs Connor has been confined four months by illness but is now convalescing slowly and can sit up part of each day.

W. L. Deemer Ellwood City Jack Gamebridge Niles, O Charles Bentley Bob Oakwood Avenue Union Township Jennie L. Connor Euclid Avenue Connor

Farewell Party for Mrs Phenecie in Youngstown Area

A farewell gathering was held Saturday night at R B Cooper's King avenue home to honor Mrs Samuel Phenecie who will depart soon for Tennessee. Guests included Mr and Mrs Homer F E Johnston and sons James and Arthur from Meadville, Mr and Mrs Howard Darby, Mrs Hanna, Mrs Belle Davis and Mr Martin among others from New Castle and nearby towns.

Samuel Phenecie Youngstown Road Tennessee New Castle R. B. Cooper King Avenue Homer FE. Johnston James and Arthur Howard Darby Hanna Belle Davis Martin Meadville

1914 Book Club Luncheon Set for Friday

Members of the 1914 Book club will be entertained at a 1 o'clock luncheon Friday afternoon at a North Mill street tea room.

North Mill Street

Birth Announcements Signed by Writer and Doctor

Notices require writer and address signatures plus the doctor's name for births. Editorial policy ensures verification before publication.

Local Birth Announcements from New Castle Area

Mr and Mrs Griffin Beck announce the arrival of a son at New Castle hospital this morning. Mr and Mrs George E Nickerson announce the birth of a son Gary Lee this morning. Mr and Mrs Orville D Hunt announce a daughter born June 7 named Anna May.

Griffin Beck Arlington Avenue New Castle Hospital George E. Nickerson East Maple Street Gary Lee Orville D. Hunt New Castle Anna May

Credit Exchange Board to Hold Luncheon Meeting

Directors of the New Castle Credit Exchange will meet at 12:15 Thursday noon in the Elks club for a luncheon and business session. Secretary Ray F Hall will report a substantial increase in business for the month.

New Castle Credit Exchange Elks Club Ray F. Hall

East Side W C T U to final regular meeting

The East Side W C T U will meet at Mrs. Abe Ke Deo on Maryland Avenue Thursday at 2 PM for the final regular meeting until fall. Flower Day is observed with all members planning to bring flowers.

East Side

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