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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1926

Page

3

Miss Anna Kerr Weds F A Schetrom in Croton M E Church

Miss Anna M Kerr daughter of Mr and Mrs D H Kerr of Croton avenue and Frank A Schetrom son of Mr and Mrs George Schetrom of North Cascade were married Thursday at 3 o clock in the Croton M E church with Rev Ralph Dunn officiating. The bride wore blue georgette over pink satin and carried a shower bouquet of roses. Bridesmaid Miss Martha Kerr wore pink georgette over satin and Best Man was Warry Bord of Moravia. After a brief wedding trip to Cleveland the couple will reside at 103 Croton avenue.

Anna Kerr D. H. Kerr Croton Avenue Frank A. Schetrom George Schetrom North Cascade Croton M. E Ralph Dunn Martha Kerr Warry Bord Moravia Cleveland Points East Schetrom

Central Presbyterian Girls Club Met For Philppines Talk

The U U girls of Central Presbyterian church met in the church parlors with Miss Kazel Young and Miss Shuler as associate hostesses. Adah Carpenter led devotionals and Mrs Campbell spoke on the Philippines while Miss Lela Patterson reviewed the West Indies. Refreshments were served by the hostesses and Iva Tucker. The next gathering will be a July picnic at Mrs Wilbur Millers Edenburg home.

Birthday Shower Spearheaded by Mrs Hurn Guests and Music

Mrs. George Hurn of Galbreath Avenue hosted the G. A. T. Ken sington group on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Richard Roughton receiving a birthday shower and radio music. Mrs. James Davis attended as the sole special guest as refreshments followed with help from Mrs. John McDonald and Mrs. Lewis Williams. June 25, Mrs. Ben Jones of Temple Avenue will entertain.

George Hurn Galbreath Avenue G. A. T. Kensington Richard Roughton James Davis John McDonald Lewis Williams Ben Jones Temple Avenue

Wedding Solemnized in Baptist Church

Miss Hazel May Jones of Highland Avenue wed George H. Connor of Wampum Pennsylvania on Thursday June 10 at noon in the First Baptist church with Rev. George M. Landis officiating. The bride wore poudre blue. Attendants were Mrs. Willis D. Alford and Evangelist Warren L. Steeves. Mr. and Mrs. Connor will be at home after June 12 in Wampum.

Hazel May Jones Highland Avenue George H. Connor Wampum First Baptist Church George M. Landis Willis D. Alford Warren L. Steeves Lima Connor Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Entertain Jointly at Luncheon Bridge Held at New Castle Field Club

Mrs. George F. Winter and Mrs. John S. Farr hosted a luncheon bridge at the New Castle Field Club on Thursday. Out of town guests included Mrs. William McDowell of Sharon Pennsylvania and Mrs. Lewis Pyle of Woodlawn Pennsylvania. The event featured entertainment and a dainty favor won by Mrs. David Long, Mr. T. J. McCleary and Mrs. Harry Mecar Jr.

George F. Winter Highland Avenue John S. Farr Euclid Avenue New Castle Field Club William McDowell Sharon Lewis Pyle Woodlawn David Long T. J. McCleary Harry Mecar Jr

Last Meeting of Jewish Ladies Relief Society Elects Officers

The final meeting was held at Mrs. L. Ruzewich s home on North Street with hostesses Mrs. H. Frank Mrs. J. Frank and Mrs. A. Mervis. Mrs. Carl Broida was elected president after Mrs. B Kline resigned. Additional officers named include honorary vice president Mrs. B Kline vice president Mrs. L Zieve recording secretary Mrs. S Sherman correspondence secretary Mrs. A Frank and treasurer Mrs. B Kline. The evening ended with social time and refreshments.

Jewish Ladies’ Relief Society

Kensington club meeting at Harlansburg road home

Mrs Charles McClelland hosted members of the 1919 Kensington on Harlansburg road Thursday evening with special guest Mrs Alice Pursell from Williamsport. Needle work and music were the main pastimes. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by her daughter Geraldine. The next meeting will be with Mrs George Woodring on Ray street in two weeks.

Charles McClelland Harlansburg Road Kensington Alice Pursell Williamsport Geraldine George Woodring Ray Street

Junior Recital Opens With Varied Musical Program

The Music Club presents the annual Junior Recital this Saturday at 3 PM in First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Howard Platt Meehan and Mrs. J. M. Pyle head the event featuring students Lily White Polka, The War Long, The Naughty Goblin, At the Masquerade, Dapple Gray, Fairy Queen, and other pieces performed by Mary Gaston, Frances Long, Ione Farrer, and Mary Vallely, with accompaniment by Mrs. EK. O. Fankhouser.

Music Club First Presbyterian Church Howard Platt Meehan J. M. Pyle Lily White Rolfe Rebecca Samuels Reinhold Martha Shaffer Walter Conover Ione Farrer Bartlett Mary Gaston Frances Long Dapple Gray Hollis Dann Jack Frost Gerrish Jones Mary Louise Meehan Mary Vallely Paris Csee Renk

Taft New Castle Child Celebrates Seventh Birthday

Twenty seven guests gathered at Mrs. E D Sherbine home in Taft New Castle on Thursday afternoon for Aliene Sherbine seventh birthday party. Guests joined in games and contests from 2 pm then enjoyed refreshments. The event featured pink and white decorations and a birthday cake, with gifts for Aliene.

E. D. Sherbine Taft New Castle Aliene H. van Buren Helen Lytle Charlotte Lutz Jessie Lytle Thelma Gilbert Josephine Marks Evelyn VanBuren Eleanor VanBuren Margaret Minner Edna Minner Margaret Lawrence Carrie Whittacore Lenora Barnes Mildred Johnson Ruth VanBuren Sara Aliene Sherbine Masters Charles Billie Houk Jay Stewart Billie Whittacre Billie Minner Robert Bentley Tommy Johnson Junior Merle Sherbine

M. N. O. Club Members Dine at Bedford Inn

Members of the M. N. O. club enjoyed a chicken supper at the Bedford Inn New Bedford on a Wednesday evening with husbands and friends as guests. Spring flowers in pastel shades decorated the room while dancing and games provided post dinner entertainment.

M. N. O. Club Bedford Inn New Bedford Marie Preizel Melvina Davies Marian Williams Betty Griffiths Agnes Griffiths Reg Bailey Louie Shellenberger George Bender Russell Magill John Krohn Roy Nelson Joseph Elam Roy Davis Anson Richael Roy Shoaff Harold White Trevor Richards

BF. O. W. Club meets at Mrs Linn home plans Cascade Park luncheon

Members met at Mrs. J. E. Linn Jr on Marshall avenue Thursday evening for social pastimes. Mrs. Phoebe Patton helped serve refreshments. They planned a tureen luncheon at Cascade Park on June 17.

BF. O. W. Club J. E. Linn, Jr Marshall Avenue Phoebe Patton Cascade Park

Weingartner Realty Foreman To Move To Union City

Dick Fleming foreman at Weingartner Realty on East Washington street receives a traveling bag as farewell gift. Fleming and his daughter Betty plan to leave Saturday and will be joined by Mrs. Fleming and daughters Thalia and Dorothy on Tuesday.

Dick Fleming East Washington Street Weingartner Realty Company Union City Mr. Fleming Betty Mrs. Fleming Thalia Dorothy

W B Club Enjoys Card Party At Mrs Alec Black Home

Members met at Mrs Alec Black on East Washington street for an evening of cards and music. Mrs Jack Marshall assisted with refreshments. In two weeks Mrs Walter Smith of East Hazel street will host the next gathering.

W. B. Club Alec Black East Washington Street Jack Marshall Walter Smith East Hazel Street

Thorne Mathers Family Reunion Set for June 16 at Neshannock Falls Park

Descendants of William and Esther Thorne Mathers plan their annual reunion on June 16 at Neshannock Falls Park. The gathering honors family heritage and preserves longstanding ties among relatives.

William and Esther Thorne Mathers Neshannock Falls Park

Surprise Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Gilbert Cox

Mrs. Gilbert A. Cox was honored at a surprise party by the All-Mar Club and husbands on a Thursday evening. Radio music and five hundred guests were present with four tables in play. high scores went to Mrs. Henry Miller and Fred Moser. Winfred Thomas presented a gift on behalf of the club. Refreshments followed. decorations were pink and white with a large birthday cake centerpiece. The next club meeting is scheduled for one week later with Mrs. Clare Lutz.

Gilbert A. Cox All-Mar Henry Miller Fred Moser Winfred Thomas Manley Bates Wilfred Thomas Clare Lutz East Washington Street

Honors Mrs. Kirk at Luncheon Bridge

Mrs. Harry Marshall Jr hosted a one o clock luncheon at her Richelieu avenue home for the W. S. Club honoring Mrs. Laura Kirk of Riverview Cal. Spring flowers formed the centerpiece and fourteen covers were set. Mrs. Alice Monk was a special guest. After luncheon guests played bridge and enjoyed music.

Harry Marshall, Jr Richelieu Avenue W. S. Club Laura Kirk Riverview Cal Alice Monk

Moore Family Fetes Irene's First Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Harry L Moore of New Wilmington road hosted a seven o'clock dinner on Wednesday evening to honor their daughter Irene on her first birthday. Garden flowers formed the centerpiece and guests included Lem McGelster Reed McBride and Evelyn May Green and sons Harry and Clifford plus Chas Moore Kenneth Moore and Harry Moore.

Harry L. Moore New Wilmington Road Irene Lem McGelster Reed McBride Evelyn May Harold Green Harry and Clifford Chas. Moore Kenneth Moore Harry Moore

D O H Club Hosts Tureen Dinner For Mrs Sisley Birthday

Members of the D O H club entertained at Cascade Park with a tureen dinner honoring Mrs Arthur Sisley. Special guest Mrs Verna Walker attended and the guest of honor received a shower of dainty gifts. The next meeting will be at Mrs Ouida Collingwood's home on County Line Street.

Arthur Sisley D. O. H. Club Cascade Park Verna Walker Ouida Collingwood County Line Street

Bride Elect Mary Richards Feteed by Friends at Cascade Park

A breakfast gathering at Cascade Park honored Miss Mary Richards, a June bride elect. Guests included Misses Mabel Mateer, Mena Fair, Dorothy Fulmer, Helen Templey, Genevieve Davis, and Ann Davis, who presented the honoree with a miscellaneous shower.

Mary Richards Cascade Park Mabel Mateer Mena Fair Dorothy Fulmer Helen Templey Genevieve Ann Davis

Alegra Girls Hold Regular Meeting At East Washington

The Alegra Girls met at Mrs. Frank Gilkey s home on East Washington street Thursday evening. They enjoyed fancy work and music, and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Herbert Johnston. Plans were laid for a theatre party in Youngstown in two weeks.

Frank Gilkey East Washington Street Herbert Johnston Youngstown

Mrs Wilkison Travels to Ann Arbor for Michigan Graduation

Mrs. 8 R Wilkison of South Crawford avenue left this morning for Ann Arbor Michigan to attend the graduation of her son Martin from the University of Michigan. She is accompanied by her daughter Mrs Aileen Stone who will attend the summer session at that school.

8. R. Wilkison South Crawford Avenue Ann Arbor, Mich Martin University of Michigan Aileen Stone

Miss Minnie Burr to Wed Kenneth Brown

Miss Minnie Burr of Court street is engaged to Kenneth Brown of Leisure avenue. The announcement came at a W K T A club gathering on Adams street with music, games, and a pink delphinium centerpiece. Scrolls signed Minnie and Ken dated June 1926 signified the upcoming June wedding.

Nora Kay Adams Street Minnie Burr Court Street Kenneth Brown Leasures Avenue Minnie Ken

Farewell Reception at Savannah Church Honors Visiting Members

An informal reception was given at Savannah church Thursday evening for former members Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sutton and Charles From of Walla Walla Washington and Mrs. Elmer Ramsey of Portland Oregon visiting here. Rev Claud Downs led brief talks and a musical program followed by refreshments served by the Ladies Aid Society.

Oscar Sutton Charles From Walla Walla Wash Elmer Ramsey Portland Savannah Church Claud Downs Ladies’ Aid Society

Moore Kinter wedding at St John’s Lutheran Church

Mrs. Gertrude Moore of Highland avenue and Edwin J. Kinter of Sheridan avenue married today at 7:50 AM in the parsonage of St. John’s Lutheran church with Rev. F. E. Stough officiating. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 131 Sheridan avenue after July 1.

Gertrude Moore Highland Avenue Edwin J. Kinter Sheridan Avenue St. John’s Lutheran Church F. E. Stough

Kensington Group Entertained by Mrs Wilson Carr

Mrs Caroline Pregenzer was a special guest as lona Kensington members were entertained Thursday afternoon at Mrs Wilson Carr's Superior street home. Cards and music preceded a refreshment break. high scores went to Miss Caroline Pregenzer and Mrs Frank Glasgow. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs Clarence Bauder. Pink and white peonies decorated the table. In two weeks Mrs Clarence Bauder will host at Hillcrest Avenue.

Caroline Pregenzer Lona Kensington Wilson Carr Superior Street Frank Glasgow Clarence Bauder Hillcrest Avenue

Notable guests at Youngstown O D club meeting

Miss Hather Kerr of Youngstown and Mrs. Lydia Hutchison attended the 1926 O. O. D. club gathering Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Carl McCracken of Chestnut street. Radio music and chat preceded a yellow and white luncheon. In two weeks Mrs. Jess Dufford of Huron avenue will entertain.

Hather Kerr Youngstown O Lydia Hutchison O. O. D. Club Carl McCracken Chestnut Street W. L. Young Jess Dufford Huron Avenue

Farewell Party For Visitors To Wales

Mrs. Benjamin Evans and Mrs. David M. Owens hosted a farewell gathering at Lyndal Street to honor two guests sailing for a two month visit to Wales starting June 17. The event featured games and music with gifts for the hostesses and refreshments served.

Benjamin Evans lLyndal Street David M. Owens Arlington Avenue Wales

Sorosis Annual Dinner Delights Members and Guests

Sorosis members and families enjoyed their annual dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Stone on New Wilmington road. Iris baskets decorated small tables for fifty six. Miss Harriet Chapman and Mrs. McKinney attended as special guests. The group will suspend meetings until fall.

Sorosis George Stone New Wilmington Road Harriet Chapman Edinboro Robert McKinney Andrew Reider Charles George Carl Hart Louis Gordon H. L. Dague W. H. Dunlap Carmi Glover T. A. Gilkey E. C. Heston Benjamin Beisel EE. A. Fenton

Henn on Family Reunion Moves to Ewing Park

The annual Henn on family reunion will be held at Ewing Park near Ellwood City on Thursday June 17, shifting from Ernest Hennon’s home in Ewing Park.

Hennon Ewing Park Ellwood City Ernest Hennon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kathryn M English Society Society Anna M. Kerr F. A. Schetrom QO. U. Girls Meeting A. T. Kensington E. M. McCreary Monroe St. Bell Hills Beach Round and Square Teight Houston Beight Orchestra Fatra Ladies Hill's Beach Palais Royale M. J. Hogue P. L. Hogue Wright and Bitson Victor H.R. Huston E. Long Jewish Ladies’ Relief Hollywood Ella Cinders Lloyd Hughes William Conselman Charles Plumb Mary Moore Arnold Thalia Fleming Tarantella Moskowski Bob Sypher Part II Kippmann Lytton Cox Marian Lockhart Conte Jean Snyder Schmetterling Merkel Jane Kannenberg McDowell Jane Moore M. N. O. Ginb FE. O. W. Club Mathers Reunion Ruth Bryan Owen Sen Duncan Fletcher Dr. Frasso Cardinal Daugherty Wiliam Jennings Bryan Duncan Fletcher Florida Chicago Dentice di Frasso Dorothy Tailor New York Mrs. Kirk Breakfast Alegra Girls Savanah Church MOORE Castle Arrow Clothes Shop East Washington Street West Side School Martha Matthews William Jenkins Elizabeth Treser Hennon Reunion Traub Mather Bros., Co TRAUE
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