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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

Page

3

Wimodausis Annual Outing Ends Year With Picnic

Wimodausis members held their annual picnic at Cascade Park with over 75 guests including families. A large picnic dinner was served at 6 30 PM and surplus food was sent to the Children's Day nursery and the Baker family of the Seventh ward. Rev and Mrs Eugene Dunlap returned missionaries attended as honored guests. The event, organized by Mrs Aldred Rice Mrs George Jones and Mrs E L Smith, closed with many guests attending the summer theatre. This was the society's last meeting until September.

Wimodausis Society Cascade Park Peter Baker Seventh Ward Eugene Dunlap Aldred Rice George Jones E. L. Smith

Thursday Night Dance at the park pavilion draws crowds

Thursday evening brought a cool spell that inspired a merry crowd at the park pavilion for the Thursday Night club dance. The music was excellent and dancing continued late. Out of town guests included Miss Gertrude Sharrer and Miss Sue Sharrer of Beaver and Messrs McNicholls McFadden and Kantwell of Youngstown.

Gertrude Sue Sharrer Beaver Messrs McNicholls McFadden Kantwell Youngstown

Quiet Wedding at Parsonage by Oak Street

Miss Helen Jones of Oak street married Mr. Raymond Bishop of Ray street in a quiet Thursday night ceremony at 9 30 at the Reformed Presbyterian parsonage. Rev J S Martin officiated. The couple were unattended. The bride, a choir member, is a daughter of Robert Jones and works in Stritmater's millinery shop. Bishop is a telegraph operator for Pennsylvania Railroad.

Reformed Presbyterian Church Oak Street Helen Jones Raymond Bishop Ray Street J. S. Martin Robert Jones Stritmater’s Store Bishop Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Steven son circle elects officers for year

In Garfield avenue meeting Thursday evening the Steven son circle held its annual election of officers. Newly named president Miss Laura Marquis. vice presidents Mrs. W L Beal Miss Kate Stockman and Mrs. John Trusel. recording secretary Mrs. W H Ross. corresponding secretary Mrs. C E Kimbrough. treasurer Mrs. J R Cooper. mite boy superintendent Miss Anna Stockman. standard bearers superintendent Mrs. Shield. A convention report and China outlook were discussed. Social hour followed. next meeting set for September.

Anna Stockman Shield China

Yucatan Club Picnic Set for Muddy Creek Falls

The Yucatan club plans its annual picnic at Muddy Creek Falls on Friday June 19. The group will depart the city at 9 AM.

Yucatan Club Muddy Creek

One Fourth and One Third Off in Millinery Styles

Roberts' at 29 Pittsburg street advertises hats with one fourth and one third off. The sale offers a wide range of latest styles to reflect individual taste.

Roberts Pittsburg Street

Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival Opens Friday

The Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival will be held on the lawn of the Highland Avenue U P church on Friday evening June 12. Residents are invited to enjoy desserts and community activities at the outdoor event.

Highland Avenue U. P

Picnic at Park Honors Visiting Group from Youngstown

A group from Beaver and Youngstown spent Friday at the park with Miss Marie Parker as host. After an 11 o clock departure they dined at noon and enjoyed park amusements before returning at 5. Chaperone Miss Margaret Kirk and several local guests accompanied the visitors.

Marie Parker Beaver Virginia Pendelton Alice Belle Ensign Artina Phillips Charles Brookhart Wilbur Phillips Harold Wilson Youngstown Park Margaret Kirk Anna Leavy Alice McCready Dorothy Morehead Katherine Kirk Sara Newell Messrs George Watson Fulton Jackson Jas. Wallace William Graham George Miller Amzi Shaffer Miss Kirk

Basket club honors shared by Chicago and Napa members

Mrs. George Pryor of Chicago and Mrs. Frank Noyes of Napa Cal shared honors at a Basket club meeting with Mr. and Mrs. William B. Brown of the same event locale.

George Pryor Chicago Frank Noyes Napa, Cal Basket Club William B. Brown

Local charity gathering hosts dinner and card game

East street hosted Thursday evening by a committee of Miss Carrie Crawford Mrs C A Mc Cready and Mrs Brown. An excellent dinner preceded cards which were well received. A picnic is planned for the near future.

East Street Carrie Crawford C. A. McCready Brown

Surprise farewell party for Miss Teresa Sadler

Miss Teresa Sadler of East Division Street was surprised at a farewell party Thursday evening planned by several young people before she leaves Saturday for Irondale Ohio for the summer. The event featured music games social time and refreshments. Miss Margaret Curtis and Harold Curtis have returned from Cornell University for the summer with Mr and Mrs Gram Curtis of North Jefferson Street.

Teresa Sadler East Division Street Ithaca Gram Curtis North Jefferson Street

Local Social Events and Visits Announced

Miss Katherine Kirk hosts an afternoon card party on Highland avenue. Mrs. Harry W. McKee holds a reception from 2 to 6 at Guer ard. The Lawrence chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution marks Flag Day at Mrs. William B. Gormley’s home on North Mercer street. Miss Elizabeth Davidson, just back from months abroad, will land in New York City and return home next week. The ladies auxiliary of the Y M C A will meet at 8:30 in the parlors.

Katherine Kirk Highland Avenue Harry W. McKee The Guerard Lawrence Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution William B. Gormley North Mercer Street Elizabeth Davidson Wallace Avenue New York City Ladies’ Auxiliary

B A G Club Outing to McConnells Mills Ends with Injury

About 20 members of the B A G club traveled by hay wagon to McConnells Mills for a picnic. They ate lunch, roamed the area, visited Muddy Creek falls, and were chaperoned by Mrs John Bay. Gail Bim sustained a badly injured arm after catching on a tree limb over the wagon.

B. A. G. Club McConnells Mills John Bay Muddy Creek Falls Gail Bim

Fifth Anniversary Celebration For Mr and Mrs William Tucker

Relatives and friends gathered at 225 North Street in the Sixth ward to celebrate the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Tucker. Guests presented numerous handsome keepsakes as the green and white color scheme brightened the couple’s home during an evening described as delightful and well spent.

William Tucker Sixth Ward

Banquet Highlights Tucker Family Dinner

The evening featured a delightful banquet. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, longtime residents of the city, with Mrs. Tucker being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Turner of the Sixth ward.

Mrs. Tucker

Birthday Party for May Flanagan in Croton Avenue

A Wednesday evening birthday celebration honored Miss May Flanagan on her seventeenth birthday at her Croton avenue home. Her mother organized the event with help from Misses Ethel Colton and Helen Dwyer. Pink and white decorations and matching menu colors set the scene as guests enjoyed games and music.

May Flanagan Croton Avenue Ethel Colton Helen Dwyer

Surprise marriage tucked away in Westfield NY ceremony

Mrs. Maggie Kelley of East Cherry street and C. F. Niles a Baltimore and Ohio railroad engineer wed in Westfield New York. The couple has many friends in the city and word comes as a surprise to their local circle.

Maggie Kelley East Cherry Street C. F. Niles Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Westfield N. Y City

Edward Ellis Receives Notable City News

Of interest to his many friends in this city, will be the news that Edward Ellis of this city was gradual-

Edward Ellis

Nursing Mothers and Over-burdened Women

Advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for nursing mothers and overburdened women. It claims relief from headaches back pain pelvic disorders and irregular cycles and promotes the product as alcohol-free with transparent ingredients. A call for a free booklet from Dr. Pierce in New York accompanies the pitch.

Cate Pierce Bescard R. V. Pierce N. Y

Warren youth earns high honors at Dana Musical Institute

A Dana Musical Institute graduate from Warren Ohio earned high honors as one of nine members joining the associate college musician degree. He participated in multiple concerts over the past week, highlighting his musical achievements.

Dana Musical Institute Warren, O

Engagement notice for Miss Emily Jones announced

Courtesy dinner given for Miss Emily Jones and Carroll B. Gregory of Cleveland. Mr and Mrs William E Simpson of Dewey Avenue hosted twelve guests at six o clock on Thursday. Pink and white decorations featured in the menu and music provided the evening entertainment.

Emily Jones Carroll B. Gregory Cleveland William E. Simpson Dewey Avenue

Kensington social gathering in North Mill street home

Mrs. John Hitchman of Mexico City and Miss Alice Ashbrook of Newark, C. held favorable posts at an informal Kensington afternoon hosted by Mrs. J. W. Cunningham on North Mill street. About a dozen friends attended and enjoyed seasonable refreshments.

John Hitchman Mexico City Alice Ashbrook Newark J. W. Cunningham North Mill Street Kensington

Vice-President cites enforcement of old laws with a parable

Vice-President Fairbanks urged stricter application of existing laws at a reception. He compared lax enforcement to monks at Tarragone where a guest learns smoke is forbidden yet stubs remain from those who ignored the rule, illustrating obedience gaps in law enforcement.

Fairbanks Tarragone Indianapolis Spain Monastery of the Benedictines Washington Star

English nobility ranks explained with courtesy titles

The English system includes five noble grades: duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron, with baronet as a non lord. The title lord applies to these ranks, while the son of a duke is by courtesy a marquis and the son of a marquis is an earl.

England

Tragedy and Comedy Dialog About Parnes Travel Debacle

Dialogue indicates Parnes is traveling with a small party while a show exits and faces trouble. The exchange hints at a busted tour group attempting to return home amid the fast moving schedule.

Parnes

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