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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1940

Page

6

Forrest Home Scene Of Anniversary Event

Sunday after services at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church, Mr and Mrs W A Forrest were surprised at 707 Butter Avenue by children and families to celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Robert Loy Mr and Mrs Ernest Lutz Mr and Mrs John Forrest and Mr and Mrs John Barnes. A noon dinner featured seasonal appointments and gifts followed. Special guests included Mrs Elizabeth Burns and Mrs Lillie Sutton.

Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church W. A. Forrest Butter Avenue Robert Loy Ernest Lutz John Forrest John Barnes Elizabeth Burns City Lillie Sutton Grove City Forrest

Bradleys Announce Niece Engagement in Rockport

Mr and Mrs James W Bradley of Rockport Massachusetts announce the engagement of their niece Eleanor Bradley Dustin to Mr Thomas Liggett III son of Mrs Thomas Liggett Jr and the late Mr Liggett of Jenkintown Pennsylvania Dustin a graduate of the Boston School of Occupational Therapy is assistant therapist at the Hospital for Ruptured and Crippled in New York City Liggett a Lehigh University Class of 1934 graduate is with Barrett Company in Philadelphia The wedding is planned for early fall.

James W. Bradley Rockport Maoss Eleanor Bradley Dustin William & Dustin Thomas Liggett Thomas Liggett Jr Mr. Liggett Jenkintown Dustin Boston School of New York City Liggett Lehigh University Barrett Company Philadelphia

Shower for Helen Kelly and wedding plans announced

Alice Preston hosted a kitchen shower at The Castleton for Helen Kelly who will marry Willie Grammas. June 12 bridge scores went to Ruth Chapman and Helen Kelly with guest Mrs. Richard Pugh. A luncheon followed and gifts were given for the new home. Nearby, the Third U P church held a tureen dinner at Mrs. Scott Munnell’s home with music by Viola and Raymond Munnell. The Loyal Leaders class of First Christian planned a Picnic Dinner at Miss Stella Liken’s home with transportation from the church for Miss Liken’s birthday celebration.

Bresee Church of the Nazarene Nazarene Falls Street Dale Williams Elberta Phillips Mackey Nuaum Connerly Stewart Smolnik Cumberledge Alice Preston Castleton Helen Kelly Willie Grammas Ruth Chapman Richard Pugh U. P Scott Munnell Butler Road Viola Munnell Clarabelle Cameron Miss Viola Raymond Munnell Carrie Heninger First Christian Church Stella Liken Jackson Miss Liken

Theta Rho Girls Dance Plans For Thursday Event

Melissa Fenton chapter of the Theta Rho Girls will entertain at their regular June dance on Thursday at the Odd Fellows hall on Blast Washington street. The annual affair runs from 9 to 1 with music by a local orchestra and multiple committees led by Nancy Cook, Sarah Pollack, and Kate Pander.

Melissa Fenton Theta Rho Odd Fellows Hall Washington Street Nancy Cook Sarah Pollack Kate Pander

Club Calendar Week Tuesday and Friday Society Events

A dense roster of club meetings and hostess duties across multiple streets and neighborhoods. Organizations include Alpha Gamma Delta Cascade Park New Castle Hospital Alumnae, Jibberburg, D D D, and many local lodges and circles with members such as Miss Mary Haines Mrs Maude Montgomery and Mrs H A Anderson.

Walmo Garden Mary Haines Kings Chapel Road Gowanda Maude Montgomery Garfield Avenue Alph Gamma Delta Cascade Park New Castle ' Hospital H. A. Anderson Jibberburg Collier McKibben DuShane Betty Campbell Moody Avenue A BP Joseph Owoe Ralph Avenue Rose Thelma Latta Lowery Street T.L Kensington Margaret Johnson Superior Street Friendly Clique Carm. Sacco Euclid Avenue Charles Tedesche Pollock Avenue Ian Busy Fingers Henry Venditto Beaver Street Frances Cope Lathrop Street Milton Wood East Washington Street Amity Sally Rainey Darlington Avene Home Citizenship Department of Woman’s Club Ernest. Withers Harlansburg Road Westside Needlecraft Joe Perkins Southee Avenue Q. A.C Harry Pithoff East Edison Avenue

Births in Jameson Memorial Hospital June entries

Announcements note multiple births to families in various locales with a daughter or son born at Jameson Memorial hospital in June. Names include Claire F Smith Walter Harris Patrick James Joel Tropea Phillip Thompson Thomas Hartman and others, with addresses and dates referenced along with a surrounding social event paragraph.

Claire F. Smith South Bay Street Jameson Memorial Hospital Walter J. Harris Crescent Avenue Elliwood City Patrick James Friendship Joel Tropea Hillsville Phillip L. Thompson Highland Avenue, & Son Thomas Hartman North Crawford Avenue

Y W C A Notes Committee Meeting at Ely Street

Members of the Elin Street W W C A branch committee of management will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at Ely Street W W C A.

Elin Street Ww. C. A Ely Street W. CG

North Beaver Garden Club Pilgrimage and Picnic

Members of the North Beaver Garden club will hold their annual pilgrimage and picnic on Wednesday June 12 meeting at Mt. Jackson school at 2 30 to travel to the Snowtop mushroom fan Wampum The plane will be held at 6 30 at Firestone Park Columbiana O Committee in charge is C A Stewart and Mrs Toward Gilmore Junior North Beaver Garden club members are invited to join.

Anthony Peluso M. P. M. Club Blunston Avenue Joseph Cugini Joseph Cusini Joseph DeMuccio Clara Cugini Andrew Angelo Genter Street North Beaver Garden Club Mt. Jackson School Firestone Park Columbiana C. A. Stewart Toward Gilmore

Wilson College Alumnae Session Sets June Dates

Mrs. J. H. Boyd of Waugh Avenue New Wilmington among Wilson College graduates returning for the second annual Alumnae College session June 11 to 14. The sixth annual Jones family reunion slated for Saturday June 15 in the grove at Mr and Mrs L G Copper home Princeton with lunch and dinner served.

East Side Arthur Martin Hillcrest’ Avenue P. O O. F Beggy Pearson New Wilmington Uniq Cliq Howard Foster Walmo Frank, Doyle Morton S. L Thomas Lally Orchard. Street London Bridge Ellen Melnyak Smithfield Street Bud Filer Cleveland Avenue Ride-A-Wee Evelyn Ryhal Marshall Avenue O, G Frieda Brickne Princeton Marsing Homer Miles Cunningham Avenue Just-Us John Shaffer Energy Emanon Joseph George Oroten R Avenue Louise Mangiere Home Street G. O. F., Mrs. Mike Manos, Reynolds. Excell, Mrs. Paul Jones Raymond Street Ralph Spigler Pearson Street Jess Wilson Lorraine Avenue Fidelity Companions James Russo Agnew Street Dodge-Your-Spade Mary Elizabeth Dickey Catherine Street J. H. Boyd Waugh Avenue Wison College Wilson's Alumnae College Jones Grove

Local clubs schedule meetings and social events

Members of the Daniel Leasure Auxiliary No. 52 will meet this evening at 7:30 in the Legion Home, followed by a social with Spanish War Veterans. O U R Class of Epworth Methodist holds a picnic supper at teacher Mrs Gus Sanfilippo home East Brook Station Tuesday afternoon. Westside Needlecraft club guests at 1 pm luncheon at Mrs Joe Perkins South Lee Gowanda Club meets with Mrs Maud Montgomery Tuesday evening at her West Garfield Avenue home.

M. L. Club Sylvan Markowitz Mercer Street A. Gioffi Betty Padovano S. Markowitz Christina DiDiano Daniel Leasure Legion Epworth Methodist, Church Gus Sanfilippo East Brook Station Westside Needlecraft Club M's. Joe Perkins South Lee Avenue Gowands Club Gowanda Club Helping Hand Sewing Club Susie Payne West Reynolds Street Orea White Scioto Street Bessie Jelks Tanny Mae Upshaw Macy Lee Melvin

Mothers' class luncheon at First Methodist Friday

Members of the Mothers' class at First Methodist plan a luncheon at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the home of Mrs. Mary Robinson, 714 Cumberland Avenue. The Guard Club Outing and W W B A Review 98 are noted, with a ham fry planned tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Cascade Park in New Castle.

First Methodist Church Mary Robinson Cumberland Avenue B. A Cascade Park New Castle

Coffee shipments by parcel post refused to Italy

Post office clerks in New Castle refuse all parcel post coffee shipments destined for Italy under directive from Washington. J W Cole, second assistant postmaster general, says the Italian government has banned coffee imports. After June 30 Tinian customs will confiscate all incoming shipments.

Washington Italy New Castle J. W. Cole Tinian

British concede Glorious lost. destroyers and ships presumed

London June 10 British admiralty conceded the loss of the aircraft carrier Glorious after German claims of sinking in the North Sea. An official note said destroyers Acasta and Ardent, the transport Orama, and the tanker off Pioneer must be presumed lost.

International News Service London Glorious North Sea Acasta Ardent Orama Pioneer

Two Men Die In Berwick Plane Crash

In Berwick, Pennsylvania, a Civil Aeronautics Authority probe was opened into a crash that killed two men yesterday. Victims are Lee Fahringer, 33, of Berwick, and Luther Young, 23, of Nescopeck. The plane nose-dived from about 300 feet after takeoff from Berwick airport.

International News Service Berwick Civil Aeronautics Authority Lee Fahringer Luther Young Nescopeck

Two Trainmen Die in Wreck Near Farmingdale

A washout on the Trenton to Long Branch summer local derailed the Pennsylvania Railroad train, killing fireman William H. Van Dyke of Long Branch and engineer Thomas W. Ford of Camden. Nineteen passengers were injured, with Catherine Bennett of Neptune City and Edward Fields of Philadelphia listed as critically hurt. A separate note reports George Cage of Was admitted to Jameson Memorial Hospital after a sun stroke.

International News Service Farmingdale N. J Trenton Long Branch Pennsylvania William H. van Dyke Camden Catherine Bennett Neptune City Edward Fields Philadelphia Bay New Castle George Cage Neshannock Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital North Street East Street

Banquet Tonight at St Luke's A M E Zion in New Castle

Afro Americans in New Castle host a 8 oclock banquet and program at St Luke's A M E Zion featuring organ solos by Mrs Mary Webber and various soloists. Frank Derr will speak at the start. Choir sponsored event with WPA band selections and Mosley family numbers.

Welock St. Luke's A.M. E. Zion Church Mary Webber Norman. Miller J. Johnson WPA Steve Mosley Familly Otha Jackson Vermell Mitchel Robert Edmondson Frank Derr

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