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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1932

Page

3

Victory Bible Class Elects New Officers

The Victory Bible class of St. Johns Lutheran church met at Mrs. John Baer’s home with Mrs. Alice Clapie as associate hostess. Officers elected for the year are President Glen Weber Vice President B W Cover Secretary Steve Kleckner Treasurer Stella A Diefenderfer. A tureen dinner is planned for June 24 at 6:30 at Mrs. W H Kleckner’s home.

Victory Bible Class St. Johns Lutheran Church John Baer Leasure Avenue Alice Clapie Glen Weber B. W. Cover Steve Kleckner Stella A. Diefenderfer W. H. Kleckner Butler Avenue

Surprise birthday party for A. M. Dubrock in Croton

Mrs. A. M. Dubrock hosted a Friday evening surprise party at her Croton avenue home in honor of her husband. Cards were the main activity and a late lunch followed. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Fred Dubrock of Kittaning attended, with gifts given to the guest of honor.

A. M. Dubrock Croton Avenue Fred Dubrock E. A. Dubrock Henry Youmt Charles McAllister Kittaning

Minerva Club Hosts Luncheon at Wampum Home

Minerva Club members were entertained at Mrs Minnie McCandless’s Wampum residence with a one o’clock luncheon. The afternoon included informal card play and prizes, with Mrs George McIntosh and Mrs Arthur Gilchrist being presented. Mrs Gilchrist will host again at Norwood Avenue on Friday June 24.

Minerva Club Minnie McCandless Wampum George McIntosh Arthur Gilchrist Norwood Avenue

Americanization Society Board Meets At Highland Avenue

The board of the Americanization Society of the Neighborhood House will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. T. W. Phillips on Highland Avenue at eight o'clock.

the Americanization Society of the Neighborhood House T. W. Phillips Highland Avenue

Quilt ing Club Plans Wednesday Meeting at Mrs Ellis White

Members of the Wednesday quilt ing club will meet Wednesday all day in the home of Mrs Ellis White on Harlansburg road.

Ellis White Harlansburg Road

Laura Strickler class hosts garden dinner in Rose Point setting

Tables on Mrs Cyrus Dicksons lawn overlook thousands of roses as Laura Strickler class of the First Baptist church and families gather for a picnic supper. Fifty five guests include committee members Mary Freed R C Johnston Roy Zimmerman and Hazel Parshall. Plans set for July 14 picnic dinner at Metzler Hyde cottage Rose Point on Slippery Rock creek.

Cyrus Dickson Washington Street Laura Strickler First Baptist Church Mary Freed R. C. Johnston Roy Zimmerman Hazel Parshall Metzler-Hyde Rose Point Slippery Rock Creek

Lions Club Dinner to Elect Officers at Thacker Home

The Ladies of the Lions Club will host a dinner Tuesday evening at 29 Knox Avenue. A business meeting will follow with election of officers for the club.

Lions City B. K. Thacker Knox Avenue The Lions Club

East Side Social Club Hosts Social Evening at East Brook

A special East Side Social club party for members and husbands was held Thursday at Mrs. Harry Kelley’s home in East Brook. Tables of 500 provided entertainment with honors won by Mrs. Omar Fink, Viola White, Oscar Bilger and Earl White. A repast followed with hosts Mrs. Fink and Mrs. O N Bilger. The next meeting on Thursday June 30 will be at Mrs. Earl White’s Bonzo street with a motor trip to the country and a picnic lunch.

East Side Harry Kelley East Brook Omar Fink Viola White Oscar Bilger Earl White Bonzo Street Otis Brascome Winslow Avenue Klee-Jut-Kard-Klub Joe McCaskey Jr Paul Rinker

Social bridge afternoon at New Castle Field Club

Mrs H G McClellan of Mer cer hosted a Friday gathering at the New Castle Field Club for 24 friends. Luncheon was served at one o'clock in the dining room and the afternoon featured a bridge contest as the closing highlight.

New Castle Field Club H. G. McClellan Mercer

Rodgers Family Reunion Moves to Parkstown Corner

The Rodgers Family Reunion originally planned at Walter Rodgers home on the New Castle Edenburg road is now moved to William Rodgers home at Parkstown Corner. The event remains scheduled for July 4.

Rodgers Walter Rodgers New Castle-Edenburg Road William Rodgers Parkstown Corner

Teets Beebe Marriage Performed at Central Church

Miss Gladys Teets daughter of Mrs Mary Teets of Youngstown Ohio married James Beebe son of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Beebe of this city at 11 30 this morning in the Manse of Central Presbyterian church Park avenue Rev C B Wingerd officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Chester McFarland sister of the bride They left for a short motor trip and will live on Sherman avenue after returning

Central Presbyterian Church Park Avenue Gladys Teets Mary Teets Madison Avenue Youngstown James Beebe Thomas A. Beebe West North Street C. B. Wingerd Chester McFarland

Stewart Girls Leave on Trip

Miss Levinah and Eleanor Stewart of Adams Street depart for a week in Wheeling West Virginia for nature work and camp craft instruction. They will spend another week camping at Lake Terra Alta, visit friends in New York City and Newark New Jersey, then Levinah travels to Tripp Lake Camp Poland Maine as a nine week instructor.

Levinah Eleanor Stewart Adams Street Wheeling W. Va Lake Terra Alta New York City Newark N. J Levinah Stewart Tripp Lake Camp Poland Maine

Spoon Club Holds Friday Meeting Hosted by Miss Jennie Marshall

The Spoon Club met Friday afternoon with Miss Jennie Marshall of North Jefferson Street as hostess. A luncheon at one o'clock was served for 24 guests including Mrs. T. L. Wirsing of Roanoke Virginia. Flowers furnished the decorations and the afternoon ended with a card session.

Spoon Club Jennie Marshall North Jefferson Street T. L. Wirsing Roanoke

T A B Club Luncheon and Bridge at Vallely Home

The T. A. B. Club members were entertained at Mrs. Thomas L. Vallely’s East Washington street home Thursday at 1:30 PM. Eight covers were set for a luncheon, followed by bridge in which Mrs. Roy Wish and Mrs. Frank Zimmerly won honors. Mrs. Wish will host at her Edison avenue home in two weeks.

T. A. B. Club Thomas L. Vallely East Washington Street Bridge Roy Wish Frank Zimmerly Edison Avenue

Guests from Beckford and nearby streets to Conneaut Lake

Misses Margaret Plush Helen Tinsley Mary Rowland Jean DeGarmo and Mrs P J Rowland with Olive and Gertude depart for Conneaut Lake for a week as guests of Mrs DeGarmo.

Margaret Plush Beckford Street Helen Tinsley Mill Street Mary E. Rowland Superior Street Jean DeGarmo Dewey Avenue P. J. Rowland Olive Gertrude

Susan Wallace Hosts Stitch A Bit Club Meeting

Miss Susan Wallace of Adams Street will entertain Stitch A Bit club members at their regular session in her home Monday evening.

Susan Wallace Adams Street

Mrs George Jenkins Honored at Ellwood Shower

A Friday evening event at Mrs. Harry Beighley’s Line Avenue home Ellwood City honored Mrs. George Jenkins nee Helen Crome a recently married guest with a miscellaneous shower. The party featured informal bridge games and a serving of refreshments. A surprise presentation of numerous gifts crowned the celebration.

Harry Beighley Line Avenue Ellwood City George Jenkins Helen Crome Jenkins

Tureen Dinner At Wallace Home

Esther of the First Methodist church hosted a tureen dinner on the lawn at Margaret Wallace’s residence on Wallace avenue. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Gretchen Myers as president and Mary Nunn as vice president with Dorothy Myers recording secretary Verna Rosser treasurer and Margaret Wallace supply secretary Assanda Giancola pianist Margaret Jones assistant pianist Betty Cartwright spiritual life and Ethelyn Douthett bank offering.

Esthers First Methodist Church Margaret Wallace Wallace Avenue Gretchen Myers Mary Nunn Dorothy Myers Verna Rosser Assanda Giancola Margaret Jones Betty Cartwright Ethelyn Douthett

Musical program by Mrs. S. Emery pupils delights spring audience

A Friday evening recital by pupils of Mrs. S. Emery East Washington Street featured charming vocal solos by Mrs. Clinton Keagy. Performers included James Bishop Walter Wallace Marie Buchner Lenora Emery Katheryn Bittner Thomas Greer Margaret Norman Emery Back Alice Reed Julia Lannowich and Edith Raymond with accompaniments by Miss John Mrs. Greer Miss Bucher and Miss Wallace.

S. Emery East Washington Street Clinton Keagy James Bishop Walter Wallace Marie Buchner Lenora Emery Katheryn Bittner Thomas Greer Margaret Norman Emery Back Alice Reed Julia Lannowich Edith Raymond Miss John Mrs. Greer Miss Bucher Miss Wallace

Jolly Twelve Club Hosts Evening Party at Adams Street Home

The Jolly Twelve club met Friday at Mrs. Albert Perkins home, hosted by her daughter Mrs. Arthur Baldwin on Adams street. Members played cards with prizes for winners and a collation served by Mrs. Baldwin. The next meeting, with Mrs. Charles Riney as hostess, is set for Thursday on Superior street.

Jolly Twelve Club Albert Perkins Arthur Baldwin Adams Street Baldwin Charles Riney Superior Street

D W T Club Holds Meeting at Miss Henderson Home

D W T Club members enjoyed a Thursday evening gathering at Miss Hilda Henderson's Butler avenue home. Guests focused on fancywork and conversation and were served a repast by the hostess and her mother Mrs. Mabel L. Henderson. Special guest Miss Beulah Kemm attended the event. Mrs. Minick on Temple avenue will host the next gathering.

D. W. T. Club Hilda Henderson Butler Avenue Mabel L. Henderson Beulah Kemm Minick Temple Avenue

Officers' club meeting at Mrs Neff home

The Officers' club of Review 98 will meet at the home of Mrs. J. W. Neff 419 Winter avenue Monday evening with Mrs. E. P. Morrison and Mrs. Charles Cochran as joint hostesses.

Officers’ Club of Review J. W. Neff Winter Avenue E. P. Morrison Charles Cochran

Gibson family nineteenth reunion set for June at Willard Grange Hall

The nineteenth annual Gibson family reunion will be held on Wednesday June 15 at Willard Grange Hall. Dinner is at noon followed by a business session in the afternoon.

Gibson Willard Grange Hall

Nurses Honored at Cascade Park Picnic

Thirty five graduate nurses from New Castle hospital hosted ten members of the graduate class at a Friday picnic in Cascade park. The Alumnae sponsored the event with the former group serving as aides. A yellow and white decor with flowers and tall tapers framed a menu served at 8. A favor containing a dollar was placed at each guest’s seat. Miss Angela Barnes delivered the welcome. Committee members included Barnes, Ruth McDonald, Blanche Gainagh, Grace Morrissey, Helen Bevan, Esther Reynolds and Doris Hanna. The evening continued with dancing and park amusements.

New Castle Hospital Cascade Park Angela Barnes Misses Barnes Ruth McDonald Blanche Gainagh Grace Morrissey Helen Bevan Esther Reynolds Doris Hanna

Garden Party at Weingartner Estate Evening Tea

Friday bright weather drew about two hundred women to Senator George T Wein gartner's Butler road home for a garden party and afternoon tea hosted by Epworth Methodist Church groups from Adams street and Marshall avenue. Guests admired the floral grounds as soft music filled the air while refreshments were served in the dining room with Mrs. John Miller at the tea table.

George T. Weingartner Butler Road Adams Street Marshall Avenue Epworth Methodist Church John Miller

F. T. A. Members Entertain Friday Evening

The F. T. A. Club met Friday at Mrs. Harold Wharton's Park Avenue home. Members enjoyed cards and prizes were won by Mrs. Walter Hemphill and Miss Della Absalom. A delicious lunch followed. Special guest was Miss Henrietta Jones. Mrs. Bert Parker will host in two weeks.

F. T. A. Club Harold Wharton Park Avenue Walter Hemphill Della Absalom Henrietta Jones Bert Parker Mills Way

Young Married Women Class Hosts Friendly Nazarene Meeting

The Young Married Women’s class at the Church of the Nazarene met at Mrs. Della Smolnick’s Boreline street home with Mrs. Alice Mackey presiding and Mrs. Mary Bishop named vice president for the year. Readings highlighted heroism of mothers and a prayer for a kitchen wall, plus a baby socks recitation. A stork shower honored Mrs. Dorethia Boak. Miss Helen Hites won the evening’s prize amid a gallery of guests. Refreshments followed and the next gathering will be a Jacqueline Heckathorne birthday party at Mrs. Sarah McCune’s home with mothers urged to bring children.

Church of the Nazarene Della Smolnick Boreline Street Alice Mackey Mary Bishop Mary Johnson Sarah McCune Magdalene Heckathorne Lois Hill Alberta Phillips Tennessee Dorethia Boak Helen Hites Anna Smolnick Margaret Bigley D. Boak Hazel Fraley Cora Olive Boak

Laura Dearborn Celebrates 75th Birthday in Harbor Terrace Home

Mrs Laura Dearborn commemorated her seventy fifth birthday with family at the home of Mr and Mrs F C Walker on Harbor Terrace. Guests included her daughter Mrs Myrna Aber of Youngstown Ohio and son in law Homer J Walker with grandchildren Frances Aber Kenneth Walker Ruth Walker Laura Hoover Barbara Jean Walker Billy Jim Carl Geraldine Jack Hoover Junior Walker and other relatives.

Laura Dearborn Vine Street F. C. Walker Harbor Terrace Sweet Williams Myrna Aber Youngstown Homer J. Walker Laura Hoover Frances Aber Kenneth Ruth Walker

Armstrong and Walton Families Hold 19th Reunion

The 19th annual Armstrong and Walton reunion met on Wednesday June 8 at Liberty Grange hall on the Harlansburg road with about fifty attendees. Officers elected: president E S Brown vice president Jesse Houk secretary Mrs James A Hogue treasurer Mrs Jennie Walton. The next reunion is set for the second Thursday in June at the same hall.

Armstrong and Walton Liberty Grange Hall Harlansburg Road E S$. Brown Jesse Houk James A. Hogue Jennie Walton

11th McKnight Reunion at East Brook Church

The 11th annual reunion of John and Mary Smith McKnight descendants will be held at East Brook J P Church on Thursday June 16.

John and Mary Smith McKnight East Brook J. P

Fred MacKenzie Receives Degree at Taylor University

Fred MacKenzie son of Mr and Mrs William MacKenzie 611 East Reynolds street graduated June 8 from Taylor University Upland Ind with a B A degree He won first prize for solo work at the College and his quartet also won first prize The quartet has left on a concert tour and MacKenzie will be away several weeks Attending were Mr and Mrs William MacKenzie Marian MacKenzie and James MacKenzie

Fred MacKenzie William MacKenzie East Reynolds Street Taylor University Upland Ind Fred Mackenzie Marian MacKenzie James MacKenzie

W M L H Club Meets With Miss Uber on Lathrop Street

The W. M. L. H. club gathered Thursday evening with Miss Ethel Uber on Lathrop street. Five hundred formed the pastime with prizes to Miss Irma Ray and Miss Irene Perry. Lunch followed, menu aided by Miss Freda Ungar. Special visitors included Elizabeth Ungar, Henrietta Bishop and Grace Uber. The hostess received many gifts. On Wednesday June 15 Freda Ungar will entertain.

W. M. L. H. Club Ethel Uber Lathrop Street Irma Ray Irene Perry Freda Ungar Elizabeth Ungar Henrietta Bishop Grace Uber Sampson Street

S A W club meeting at Moore home with card prizes

S A W club members gathered at Park Avenue home of Mr and Mrs Tom Moore for a Friday evening of four tables of cards. Prizes went to Mrs Arthur Keifer C C Andrews Mrs Edward King and Arthur Keifer. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Quigley and Mrs William Meredith. Lunch followed. next meeting set for two weeks with Mrs James Goodchild hosting on Garfield Avenue. Mrs C E Trainor visits Amherst College June 20 with son George M Trainor. he graduates and may enroll at Penn Medical College in fall. they return home late month.

S. A. W. Club Tom Moore Park Avenue Arthur Keifer C. C. Andrews Edward King Joe Quigley William Meredith Harry Flinner James Goodchild Garfield Avenue C. E. Trainor East Lincoln Avenue Amherst Mass Amherst College George M. Trainor

Mrs Henry Fletcher Hosts Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs Henry Fletcher of Jackson Avenue entertained a group of guests Friday evening for her son Henry Jr's fifth birthday anniversary. Games were featured during the leisure period and a luncheon was served by Mrs Devaux and Isabelle Devaux.

Henry Fletcher Jackson Avenue Henry, Jr Fletcher J. Devaux Isabelle Devaux

West Side Club Hosts Card Party at Boyles Avenue

Mrs Patrick Thornton of Boyles avenue hosted West Side Club members Friday. After a lengthy card session prizes went to Mrs C R Fulkerson and Winifred O Conor for capturing honors. A delicious lunch concluded the meeting.

Patrick Thornton Boyles Avenue West Side Club C. R. Fulkerson Winifred O'Conor

Birth Announcements Signed By Local Contributor

Community column lists birth notices: newborns, parent names, and city writers. Signed entries indicate local readers sharing joyful arrivals with family details and addresses for verification.

Seven Pound Son Born to Strickler Family

A seven pound son, Richard Charles, was born June 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Strickler of 610 Raymond St. Also a daughter was born June 10 to Mr. and Mrs. James McClain of County Line Street, and a son was born June 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles McQuiston of Sampson Street, all at Jameson Memorial Hospital.

Richard Charles Charles Strickler Raymond James McClain County Line Street Jameson Memorial Hospital Charles McQuiston Sampson Street

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