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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1915

Page

2

Westminster Activities In Full Swing at Westminster College

Westminster College in New Wilmington Pennsylvania opens its annual commencement with a senior reception on the Hillside lawn and a music recital in the recital hall. Junior oratory contest features Agnes Burton Betty Long Marie Lytle Martha Vincent Hanavan Alderman W S Grundish Walter H Lindsay and E E Mercer.

Wews New Wilmington Westminster College Hillside Department of Music Agnes Burton Betty Long Marie Lytle Martha Vincent Hanavan Alderman W. S. Grundish Walter H. Lindsay E. E. Mercer Science Hall John A. Brashear Pittsburg Westminster Grove City

Changes in Rural Mail Routes Here Continued

Route changes affect carriers including William J. Campbell and Hiram Zehner with mile increases and salary adjustments. New service areas shift mail flow from New Wilmington to New Castle after June 16 and modify routes linked to Moravia and Mahoningtown. Officials cite use of abandoned roads and weather challenges in implementing the orders.

New Wilmington New Castle William J. Campbell Carrier Hiram Zehner Mahoningtown Moravia John Fisher Post Office Department

Glasses Found Through The News Ad Recovered

Miss Annie Hazelwood of 349 Ne shannock avenue recovered a pair of glasses lost days earlier thanks to an advertisement in The News. The finder Miss Allison of 411 Neshannock avenue returned them at once.

Annie Hazelwood Neshannock Avenue Allison

Children’s Day at Free Methodist Church

Next Sunday at the First Free Methodist Church on Arlington Avenue a children’s day program is planned with a pastor’s address. The service starts at 10 a.m. All welcome.

First Free Methodist Church Arlington Avenue

Forbes Resigns as Township Auditor

Frank Forbes resigns as auditor of Scott township to Judge Porter. He was appointed school director in 1914 and the two offices are incompatible.

Frank Forbes Scott Township Porter Forbes

Local names listed in regional notice

The fragment shows multiple individuals tied to towns such as Pittsburg New Castle New Wilmington West Middlesex Newport and Beaver with surnames Majors Jordan Porterfield Leasure O Cerell Breene Wistel Carmello Furro and McClelland. Reads like a roster or notice of people linked to locations.

Richard Majors Pittsburg Edna Jordan New Castle W. D. Porterfield New Wilmington Ida Mae Leasure West Middlesex Joe Ocerelld Ccvactes Crowjor Breene -Wistel Fon Daes Newport Guiseppe Carmello Rosina Furro John I. McClelland Beaver Ada E. Leathers

Replevin Writ Seeks Return of Two Horses

L. R. Montgomery issues a writ of replevin against John Crowl and William J. Graham to recover possession of two horses.

L. R. Montgomery John 8. Crowl William J. Graham

Putnam's Corn Extractor Advertises Easy Corn Removal

An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a magical painless remedy for corns and calluses. It promises no messy pads or salves and claims to provide happy, healthy feet with dependable results.

Putnam’s

Social Union Meeting at Parsonage Hosted by Mrs Clemens

Fifty five members of the Social union and other First Methodist women gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs J H Clemens home on North Jefferson street for an indoor Kensington program due to weather. Associate hostesses were Mrs J E Whittaker Mrs W E McLaughlin and Mrs Charles Reynolds. Roses and peonies decorated the rooms and refreshments were served. A similar gathering is planned in two weeks at Mrs George Treadwell’s home on Wallace avenue.

The Social Union First Methodist Church J. H. Clemens North Jefferson Street Kensington J. EK. Whittaker W. EB. McLaughlin Charles Reynolds George Treadwell Wallace Avenue

Lavina Barron and Norman Gleason to Marry in Croton Avenue

The marriage of Miss Lavina Barron and Norman Taylor Gleason both of Croton Avenue will be quietly solemnized late Saturday afternoon at Rev. C. C. Merrill's home in Cattaraugus New York. The bride will wear a blue suit and dinner will follow for the couple and Mrs. Merrill. They plan a trip to New York and the East before residing at 1016 Croton Avenue. Barron has been a teacher in local schools and Gleason is well known as the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gleason.

Lavina Barron Norman Taylor Gleason Croton Avenue C. C. Merrill Cattaraugus N. Y Merrill New York Barron D. T. MccConahy Gleason C. E. Gleason

Grace Ingham Birthday Party At Highland Avenue

Mr and Mrs John Ingham hosted Grace Inghams fifth birthday with a party for children on Highland Avenue A flag themed send off and a holiday style lollypop hunt were featured Miss Minnie Zeigler helped serve refreshments Attendees included Roland Whittaker Martha Smith Lucille Smith Eugene Bailey Virginia Bailey Helen Reese Ruth Jones Kenneth Lutz Edna Sewell Eleanora Pattison Margaret Pattison Eleanor Smith Viola Turner John Jr Ruth Ingham and Grace Ingham

John Ingham Highland Avenue Grace Minnie Zeigler Roland Whittaker Martha Lucille Smith Eugene Virginia Bailey Helen Reese Ruth Jones Kenneth Lutz Edna Sewell Eleanora Margaret Pattison Eleanor Smith Viola Turner John, Jr Ruth Ingham

Emerson avenue hostess honors Nesbitt and family

Mrs. E. J. Boston of Emerson avenue entertained at a neatly appointed six o'clock dinner Thursday evening in honor of the Rev and Mrs S M F Nesbitt and family and Mrs Hanna of Cascade street. Red and pink roses decorated the table and the hostess was assisted by her daughter Mrs Elzena Spencer.

E. J. Boston Emerson Avenue S. M. F. Nesbitt Hanna Cascade Street Elzena Spencer

Miss Margaret McConahy Resigns for Pittsburg Univ Course

Miss Margaret McConahy of Highland Avenue resigns her position in the city schools to study at the University of Pittsburg. She plans to enter for the summer term beginning in late June.

University of Pittsburg Margaret McConahy Highland Avenue

Country Club Dance Planned After Supper

The Country club hosts an informal dance after supper this Saturday evening. The entertainment committee led by Mrs. David Jameson Mrs. C. L. Baldwin Miss Rachel Wallace Mrs. Robert H. Cunningham and Miss Rachel Morehead coordinates arrangements for a pleasant social event.

Country Club David Jameson C. L. Baldwin Rachel Wallace Robert H. Cunningham Rachel Morehead

Rice and Douglas Wed at Baptist Parsonage

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Cora Belle Rice of Oil City to Charles Alfred Douglas of Ray Street occurred at the Baptist parsonage in Oil City on Tuesday. They will reside in Oil City where Douglas is a respected music teacher.

Rice-Douglas Cora Belle Rice Oil City Charles Alfred Douglas Ray Street Baptist Parsonage Douglas

Club Dinner at Lincoln Avenue Hosts

A beautifully appointed dinner in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miness Miller of Lincoln avenue Thursday evening drew the Epecurean club. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gilfillan Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Edgar. Roses adorned the table and hours after were informal. In two weeks Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Burns of Pine street will be at home to the club.

Miness Miller Lincoln Avenue Epecurean Club Clyde Gilfillan J. F. Edgar W. T. Burns Pine Street

Students Returning Home After East Visit

Harold Pyle of Lincoln avenue and Charles Young of North Mercer street, recent Bethlehem Preparatory school graduate, both students at Kiskiminetas school in Saltsburg, are expected home within a few days after visiting in the east following the school year.

Harold Pyle Lincoln Avenue Kiskiminetas School Saltsburg Charles Young North Mercer Street Bethlehem Preparatory School

Elks Dance at Cascade Park Planned for June 21

Arrangements are made for an Elks club dance at Cascade Park on Monday evening June 21. Dr. T. C. Brown serves as chairman and the event promises to be noteworthy.

Elks Park Elks Club Cascade Park T. C. Brown

Queen Sewing Circle Enjoys Thursday Dinner Gatherings

Mrs. Robert Graham of Chestnut street hosted the Queen Sewing circle on Thursday with a noon meal. Aides included Mrs. Richards and Miss Richards, Mrs. and Miss Allen. Special guest Mrs. Gail Swadner of Mt. Vernon Ohio attended. next meeting set for two weeks hence.

Queen Sewing Circle Robert Graham Chestnut Street Richards Miss Richards Miss Allen Gail Swadner Mt. Vernon

Miss Fitch Guests of Mr and Mrs Butler in Jefferson Street

Miss France Fitch of New York is the guest of Mr and Mrs B F Butler of North Jefferson street and will remain until Saturday when she departs for Chicago.

France Fitch New York B. F. Butler North Jefferson Street Chicago

Mrs S D Pearson Family Headed to Geneva on the Lake

Mrs S D Pearson and her children, with Mrs Myra Strunk, will spend several weeks in Geneva on the Lake after traveling from West Grant Street.

Geneva-on-the-Lake S. D. Pearson West Grant Street

Audubon Nature Study Class to Meet at YWCA Parlor

The Audubon Nature Study class will gather Saturday afternoon at 2 30 in the Y W C A parlors. All interested people are invited to attend regardless of membership.

Glenlock Girls to Meet at Mrs McNees Home

The Glenlock Girls will meet tonight at 502 Florence Avenue the home of Mrs M E McNees for a scheduled gathering.

Glenlock Girls

Ninety Nine Young Folk Graduated

The event recalls a commencement with speeches by Clarence Powell on Our City and Helen Rodgers on Our Mother Tongue. Glenn Lemon delivered prize essays on France and the American Revolution, with Miss Nell Whitla and George Richardson performing. The program featured vocal and violin solos, a D A R prize presentation, and diplomas by President John Taggart Sr. The list of graduates spans numerous names across academic and commercial classes, with awards and certificates to follow.

Clarence Powell Helen Rodgers Glenn Lemon France Nell Whitla George Richardson G. A. Dickson Lawrence the Daughters of the American Revolution John Taggart, Sr J. H. Clemens H. J. Whalen Ella Allgood Helen Adele Kyle Allerton Grace Leila Aubel Gula Beatrice Lorain Bauder Eva _ Beryl Beighley Rosena Gertrude Blau Gertrude Lorene Brown Agnes Barbara Conrad Frances’ Elizabeth Coxe Jean Lucile Davison Margaret Isabelle Duff Dorothy Edmunds Ruth Estelle Elgar Gladys Bess Frethy Ruth Anna _ Fulkerson Eleanor S. Galbraith Mary Smith Gregory Harriet Lillian Harris Marjorie Belle House Flora Jane Hunter Katherine Kirk Ethel Mae Kaufman Hattie Bell Lamoree Helen Johanna Lewis Fannie Margaret Love Eleanor Marshall Jennie Gertrude Martin Christina Hunter Mathieson Catherine May Matthews Julia Elizabeth Miller Mary Elizabeth McBride Ruth Geneva McCleary Grace Leonore McCabe Grace Jane McFate June Norris Mary Megrail Owens Evelyn Adeline Phillips Charlotte Geneseve Rhodes Marjorie Agnes Rhodes Mildred Mary Roberts Alice Claire Robinson Helena Marie Rodgers Helen Claire Ryan Lillian Helen Sarver Catherine Hannorah Scanlon Margaret Marie Shoaf Gladys Miriam Slough Elizabeth Lyndall Smith Gula Louise Welch Frances Bowlby Whalen Sara White Nell John Ralph Toepfer James Putnam Toler Joseph Franklin Wadsworth Iwi

Wilson And Berlin Diplomatic Note Seen With Cautious Hope

The second Wilson note earns favorable initial reaction in Washington. It asserts fair demand for freedom of the seas and safe American rights while offering to aid in German-British talks to end the broad war. Bryan’s resignation colors interpretation of tone as firmer than language suggests.

Washington Bryan Germany Lusitania Great Britain United States Tae Nate

Note to Germany Seen as Firm Yet Diplomatic

The note to Germany is viewed as firm but diplomatic, offering Germany a chance to preserve friendly U S relations. Officials see no outright threat of rupture and expect tension only if Germany refuses to give assurances. If that happens, severance of diplomatic relations is considered likely.

Germany United States Dimatic Pt Low

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