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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1927

Page

3

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Gilbert Ox of Garfield

Mrs Gilbert Ox of Garfield avenue entertained a family dinner Friday evening for her husband’s birthday anniversary. Level place cards marked places for 12 and a large birthday cake with spring flowers as centerpiece. Miss Dundho assisted with serving. A theatre party followed the dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs R A Bailey Sr and son, Mr and Mrs Cox, and Mr and Mrs G A Cruttenden of Mansfield Pa was an out of town guest.

Gilbert Ox Garfield Avenue Miss Dundho R. A. Bailey A Cox Frank Ox G. A. Cruttenden Mansfield, Pa

Birthday Luncheon Honors Two Club Members on East Washington

Mrs Annabel McFadden and Mrs William Maloney hosted a luncheon for their birthday anniversaries at the former home on East Washington Street. Fourteen L A B Club members attended with red and white peonies as a centerpiece and Mrs Carl Sweet helping serve. Guests received gifts. next club meeting is Monday June 13 with Mrs James Grove on East Washington Street.

Annabel McFadden William Maloney East Washington Street Numering L. A. B. Club Carl Sweet James Grove

Strobel home hosts H. G. L. Girls club gathering

Misses Edna and Ruth Strobel of Galbreath avenue hosted H. G. L. Girls club members Friday evening. Twelve attended with out of town guest Miss Rhoda Hookway of Cleveland. Games and music featured with prizes to Elizabeth Richards, Mrs Norman McFarland and Mrs William Robinson. Naomi Armstrong of Reynolds street will entertain in two weeks.

Edna Ruth Strobel Galbreath Avenue H. G. L. Girls Club Rhoda Hookway Cleveland Elizabeth Richards Norman McFarland William Robinson Naomi Armstrong Reynolds ‘Street

Jolly Ten Boys Enjoy Evening at S Mill Street Home

The Jolly Ten Boys and their friends were entertained Friday evening at Billy Badger's home on S Mill Street. The gathering featured music and dancing followed by refreshments provided by Mrs Henry Badger, assisted by Mrs John Evans and Miss Nettie Evans.

Jolly Ten Billy Badger S.mill Street Henry Badger John Evans Nettie ‘Evans

Old Timers Picnic at Glenn School June 17

The Old Timers Picnic will be held at Glenn School in Worth Township on Friday June 17. In the afternoon ball games races and other contests will be held.

Glenn School Worth Township

Dorothy Reese to Wed William E. Clark

Mr and Mrs J B Montgomery announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Reese to William E Clark son of Mr and Mrs D D Clark They expect a June wedding in the near future.

Dorothy Reese W. E. Clark J. B. Montgomery Carlisle Street William E. Clark D. D. Clark Huron Avenue

Plan Silver Tea in Foster Home

Daughters of Lydia of the Presbyterian church will host a Silver Tea at the home of Mrs. John Foster on North Mercer Street Thursday afternoon June 16 from 3 until 6 o'clock.

Lydia Presbyterian Church John Foster North Mercer Street

Y. M. W. Class Holds Meeting at Etna Street Home

The Y. M. W. class of Wesley M. E. church met Friday evening at Mrs. J. R. Biddle’s home with ten members. Officers named include F. M. Shumway president, Etta Chamberlain vice president, J. R. Biddle secretary, C. R. Foster treasurer, and Robert Coblentz press reporter. Lunch followed. roses adorned the decor. The next gathering will be a picnic at Cascade Park on July 8.

Wesley M. E. Church J. R. Biddle Etna Street T. E. Shoaf C. R. Gordon F. M. Shumway Etta Chamberlain C. R. Foster Robert Coblentz Cascade Park

Boyd Family Nineteenth Reunion Held at Millburn Grange Hall

The Boyd family met for the nineteenth reunion at Millburn Grange hall on Thursday June 9 with relatives from Homestead Pittsburgh and Sharon. Officers elected include President J D Boyd Mercer Pa secretary Melissa McVey Volant and treasurer Paul Boyd Mercer. The next reunion is planned for the same date and location in 1928.

Boyd Millburn Grange Hall Homestead Pittsburgh Sharon J. D. Boyd Mercer Melissa McVey Volant Paul Boyd

L. O. F. Club plans picnic and meeting at Cascade Park

L. O. F. Club members met with Mrs. Helen Raney on Thursday evening. Special guest Mrs. Bessie Davis joined in music and games, with refreshments hosted by the hostess and Mrs. Hoskins. A picnic is set for Tuesday, June 14 at Cascade Park, followed by a meeting in three weeks with Mrs. Margaret McWilliams on Hamilton Street.

L. O. F. Club Helen Raney Bessie Davis Margaret Hoskins Cascade Park Margaret McWilliams Hamilton Street

Iowa State violin head earns master’s degree

Edward Kurtz who heads the violin and orchestra department at Iowa State College Cedar Falls Iowa received his masters degree from the conservatory in June confirms the report.

Edward Kurtz Iowa State College Cedar Falls Iowa Conservatory

Committees Announced At Annual Picnic By Club Members

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club met at Cascade Park for their annual picnic. A bacon and egg supper for 40 preceded the announcements of the 1927 1928 committees with Dr. Mildred Rogers appointed president of the year.

Business and Professional Women's Club Cascade Park Emilie Salomon Myra Ackerman Alison Leslie Bess Gatley Mildred Rogers Emilie Saloman Betty Biles Mary Wilson Violet King Hattie Welsh Sue Cramer Rose Barber Mabel Hutchison Ethel Pitzer Iretta Dart Mary Baker Emma Dodds Della Glenn Olive Griffiths Elizabeth Jordan Pearl Hutchison Helena Burckhart Anna Gilliland Maude Mitchell Verna Allison Ella Wolford Lottie Nicklin Eva Fowler Ruth Mac-Ewen Nana Jenkins Bertie Frantz Ada Smiley Thelma Howell Jennie Nesbit Margaret McQueen Sara Armstrong Esther Wagner Lela Strayer Emily Rice Cora Ritchie Bess Gailey Nancy Bechtel

Housewarming for Happy Hour Club Held at Moody Avenue

Mrs Charles Huff hosted a Friday evening house warming for Happy Hour Club members. Mrs Fred Seroka attended as a special guest while Mrs Rose Burger and Mrs Robert Maybray assisted with serving. Plans for a Park dinner in two weeks were set with committee members Mrs John Wettich Mrs James Spear and Mrs Arthur Snyder in charge.

Charles Huff Moody Avenue Happy Hour Club Fred Seroka Rose Burger Robert Maybray the Park John Wettich James Spear Arthur Snyder

Mrs. Burdge Hosts T. T. Club Social Evening

Mrs. E C Burdge of North Cedar street welcomed T T Club members to her home Friday evening for cards and music. Special guest Miss Clara Michaels of Beaver Falls attended. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Gladys Rush and Mrs. R C Stewart. Next meeting date to be announced.

E. C. Burdge North Cedar Street T. T. Club Clara Michaels Beaver Falls Gladys Rush R. C. Stewart Fred Hearn Laurel Boulevard Wales J. H. Michaels Scott Street John M. Carr C. L. Ankney Sankey Street Harry McKee Girard Apartments Savannah Helen Graham Wallace Avenue State College Clarence Lee Prosser East Street M. S. Prosser Woodlawn William Bluehorn Waldo Street Whitney Neb Harriet A. Wilson Pittsburgh

B. D. T. Club Holds Meeting at Irma Halboth Home

Members of the B. D. T. club met at Miss Irma Halboths home on North Beaver street Friday evening. Music and chat dominated the gathering. Hand painted handkerchief favors were given and refreshments were served by hostess Mrs. Charles Halboth assisted by Mrs. Emma Goss. Plans were made for a picnic at Ellhurst on Tuesday June 14.

B. D. T. Club Irma Halboth North Beaver Street Charles Halboth Emma Goss Ellhurst

Danielsville Couple Visits Relatives After Wedding

Mr and Mrs Donald Miquel of Danielsville a recent bride and groom visit the groom s brother J H Wigton of Warren avenue and sister Mrs A C Lusk of Wilmington avenue Mrs Miquel before her marriage May 28 was Miss Dama Marsh of Danielsville.

Donald Miquel Danielsville J. H. Wigton Warren Avenue A. C. Lusk Wilmington Avenue Miquel Dama Marsh

Filson to Broadcast with Little Symphony on KDKA

J. W. Filson formerly of this city will broadcast from KDKA Sunday at twilight hour with the Little Symphony orchestra. Filson will sing with accompaniment by Earl Truxall.

J. W. Filson Pittsburgh This City KDKA Little Symphony Orchestra Mr. Filson Earl Truxall

Entertain Jointly At Dinner Party Honoring Mrs Mary Samuels

Mrs J W Flaherty and Miss M Irene Jury hosted a 6 o clock dinner at Leasure Avenue Friday honoring Mrs Mary Samuels of Rawal Pindi India. Out of town guests included Mrs H C Campbell Mrs Russell Craig of Pittsburgh Miss Jennie Wallace Sewickley Mrs J Harvey Barton and Miss Lois Mac Lure Moorestown N J Miss Lilian McConnell Lyallpur India Misses Mary and Sara Elliott New Wilmington and Mrs W J Brandon and daughter Adaline Grove City whereabouts listed.

J. W. Flaherty M. Irene Jury Leasure Avenue Mary Samuels Rawal Pindi India H. C. Campbell Russell Craig Pittsburgh Jennie Wallace Sewickley J. Harvey Barton Lois MacLure Moorestown N. J Lillian McConnell Lyallpur Mary and Sara Elliott New Wilmington W. J. Brandon Adaline Grove City

Wooster College honors Robert A. Duff in commencement

Mr and Mrs W J Duff of Mt Jackson Road attend Wooster College commencement as son Robert A Duff graduates. An honor student he led the Wooster Men’s Glee Club and the Fortnightly Musical Club last year and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He plans to study at Westminster choir school Dayton next fall.

W. J. Duff Mt. Jackson Road Wooster College Wooster, O Robert A. Duff Robert Duff Wooster Men's Glee Club Phi Beta Kappa Duff Westminster Choir School Dayton, O

Handkerchief Shower Honors Miss Davis

Miss Ann Qatey hosted a handkerchief shower at her Croton avenue home Friday evening for Miss Gertrude Davis who is moving to Whiting Indiana. Four bridge tables were in play with guests gifting numerous dainty handkerchiefs. Aides for the hostess were Miss Margaret George and Miss Alice Dugan.

Ann Qatey Croton Avenue Gertrude Davis Whiting Ind Margaret George Alice Dugan

Laymen's convention speakers highlighted by leaders at Ben Avon Heights

Mrs J L Stratton and Miss Elizabeth Sterrett of Hays avenue returned from the Laymen's convention at Ben Avon Heights. Bishop Theodore Hutchison of the Methodist church was the principal speaker. Other outstanding speakers included Dr John McConkey and Dr Arthur Purkiss. The event was under the Christian Laymen's Association and Miss Evelyn Negley president of the Woman's Association also spoke.

J. L. Stratton Elizabeth Sterrett Hays Avenue Ben Avon Heights Theodore Hutchison Methodist Church John McConkey Arthur Purkiss Christian Laymen’s Association Evelyn Negley Woman's Association

Local Social Notes Mention Zelienople Guests and Travel

Mrs Egan is escorted home by Misses Katheryn and Jane Sharier of Zelienople. Mrs David N Bevan and children from New York City visit summer at the Williams home on Sheridan Avenue. Mr and Mrs Lee Gordon of North Mercer Street travel to Washington DC for Captain Lindberga celebration. Mr and Mrs M J Mayer of East Washington Street plan a Sunday departure to Detroit with visits to Cleveland Akron Pontiac and Windsor before returning.

Egan Katheryn Jane Sharier Zelienople David N. Bevan New York City Daniel Williams Sheridan Avenue Lee Gordon North Mercer Street L. B. Mather Highland Avenue Washington, D. C Captain Lindberga M. J. Mayer East Washington Street Detroit Mich Cleveland Akron Pontiac Windsor Canada

Y W C A Blue Triangle Club Plans Weekend Camp

Blue Triangle club of the Y W C A plans a weekend at Camp Fast Brook with about 20 girls. Miss Cora E Ritchie, general secretary, will act as chaperon.

Blue Triangle Club Camp Fast Brook Cora E. Ritchte Y. Ww. Association

Lakewood Hosts T B D Club Gathering

Mr and Mrs Harry Kelly of Lakewood entertained the T B D club Friday evening with dancing and boating as the main diversions. Special guests included Mr and Mrs O M Bilger Mr and Mrs Chester McMillin Mr and Mrs William Allen Mr and Mrs Runkle Mrs Garner and daughter Virginia. Hostess group included Mrs Harry Gibson Mrs Edward Young Mrs Garber and Mrs Thomas Linton. In one week Mrs Alfred McConnell of Lakewood will entertain.

Harry Kelly Lakewood T. B. D. Club O. M. Bilger Chester McMillin Wiliam Allen Runkle Garner Virginia Harry Gibson Edward Young Garber Thomas Linton Alfred McConnell

E O W Club Hosts Bridge Evening at Mrs Kutz Home

Mrs George Kutz hosted the E O W club on West Washington street Friday night with three tables of 500. Special guests included Mrs William Wolh etter Mrs William Hemphill and Mrs Clara Rodgers. Miss Jessie Goodchild assisted the hostess. Plans were set for a Park breakfast in one week.

George Kutz West Washington Street E. O. W. Club William Wolhetter William Hemphill Clara Rodgers Jessie Goodchild the Park

Luncheon Hostess Leads Modern 500 Club Meeting

Mrs. Carl Sewald hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon on Thursday for Modern 500 at Edgewood Avenue. Iris centerpiece, two 500 tables, and prizes won by Mrs. P. P. Capitola, Mrs. Roy Wish, and Mrs. Frank Cray. Next meeting scheduled with Mrs. J. P. Young in two weeks.

Carl Sewald Edgewood Avenue Modern 500 Club Iris P. P. Capitola Roy Wish Frank Cray J. P. Young Boyles Avenue

Frances Sweet's 16th Birthday Party in Warren

Miss Frances Sweet of Warren Avenue celebrated her sixteenth birthday Friday with 16 guests at home. Out of town visitors included Miss Adelaide Baker of Niles Ohio and Miss Virginia Baker of Mineral Ridge Ohio. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. John Sweet and Mrs. Anna Williams with red and white peonies and a birthday cake with lighted candles as the centerpiece.

Frances Sweet Warren Avenue Adelaide Baker Niles Virginia Baker Mineral Ridge John Sweet Anna Williams

Picnic for Neighborhood House sewing girls at Hill’s Beach

Older girls from the Neighborhood House sewing classes on Selota street enjoyed a Friday afternoon picnic at Hill’s Beach. They spent time outdoors with teachers Miss Grace Woodworth and Miss Mary Hainer supervising. Lunch was provided by Naomi Circle of Highland church and the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church.

Selota Street Hill’s Beach Grace Woodworth Mary Hainer Naomi Highland Church Woman's Missionary Society First Baptist Church

Ladies Social at Hood Residence Enlivens Evening

Mrs Willard Hood hosted the O B F Club associates on Friday evening at her home. About 500 roses and peonies adorned the rooms while Mrs Perry McCune helped with refreshments. Mrs Paul McCandless of Beckford Street will host in two weeks.

Willard Hood O. B. F. Club Perry McCune Paul McCandless Beckford Street

Friendly Girls club hosts lively Friday evening

Mrs Oliver Hoch and Mrs El mer Beatty were prize winners Friday evening when Mrs Joe Ward man of Lathrop street entertained members. Music and chat filled the night. The hostess and her daughters Margaret and Marian assisted. In two weeks Mrs Elmer Beatty of Fairmont avenue will be hostess.

Oliver Hoch Elmer Beatty Joe Wardman Lathrop Street Friendly Girls Club Margaret Marian Fairmont Avenue

Luncheon Bridge Hosts Named at New Castle Field Club

Mrs James M Higgins Mrs R M Campbell and Mrs C J Kirk will host the Tuesday luncheon Bridge at the New Castle Field club. Luncheon will be served promptly at 1 oclock. Those planning to attend should call the steward before Monday evening.

James M. Higgins R. M. Campbell C. J. Kirk New Castle Field Club

EK L T A Club Enjoys Picnic at Cascade Park

EK L T A Club members enjoyed a picnic at Cascade Park Friday morning with ten present. Park amusements provided later pastimes.

Cascade Park

Annual Picnic at Cascade Park Held for Missionary Groups

Members of the Willing Workers class and the Kate A Hill Missionary society plan their annual picnic at Cascade Park Thursday evening June 16.

Willing Workers Class Kate A. Hill Missionary Society Cascade Park

Luncheon Spoon Club Meeting Postponed

The Luncheon Spoon Club meeting planned for Friday June 17 in Franklin has been postponed.

Franklin

Personal mentions of local residents and visitors

Various residents are noted for recent illnesses travel and visits. Mrs. Richard Gwillym and Mrs. William Crane are mentioned in improving and stable conditions respectively. Others plan trips to Wales, State College, Washington and New York, or visit relatives across Pennsylvania and nearby states.

Slippery Rock WCTU Holds All Day Meeting

Slippery Rock WCTU members met in Liberty Grange hall on a Friday for an all day session with a noon dinner. Mrs. Florence Stevenson led the afternoon program and delegates were chosen for Beaver Institute. Twenty two members attended with five visitors. A program is planned for Neshannock UUP church on June 26. The July meeting will be at Mrs. Venetto Kildoo’s home on July 14.

Slippery Rock Liberty Grange Hall Florence Stevenson Shaw Kildoo V. Kildoo Olive Heckathorne Anna McCracken Jessie Kildoo Margaret Byrd Shaw Institute At Beaver Nancey Blair Wellar McClymonds Slippery Rock Union Neshannock Uup Venetto Kildoo

Central W C T U Meets in YWCA Parlors Builds Plans

Central W C T U members met at the YWCA with Mrs. Martha Ketler presiding. Devotions led by Mrs. Jennie Forquer. Beaver Falls hosts Ellen M George Four County Institute June 30 and July 1 with a medal contest featuring Prudence Sankey and Lucele Emery. Flower Day June 14. donations to Y M C A by noon. Flood relief $2. Harrisburg state building fund $23. Report totals include 48 visits 1 potted plant 33 bouquets 27 cards 25 garments 4 shoes 3 hats 2 shirts 13 jars vegetables 194 papers 40 blotters 3 jail meetings 6 gospel messages 6 library books and $9.25 expended.

Central W. C. T. U Martha Ketler Jennie Forquer Ellen M. George Beaver Falls Prudence Sankey Lucele Emery Flood Harrisburg

Births in Toledo Blade announce two newborn sons

Mr and Mrs David Marks of West North Street announce the birth of a son on June 9 Kilmer Lee. Mr and Mrs Henry Grooms of 17 North Greenwood Avenue announce a son named Jack born June 9. The notice ends with a light satirical line about loafers and sisters.

David Marks West North Street Hald Kilmer Lee Henry Grooms North Greenwood Avenue Jack

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