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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1912

Page

3

Noon wedding at Harris home for Elizabeth Harris and Howard Gardner

Elizabeth Harris and Howard L. Gardner wed at noon today beneath orange blossom arches at the Harris home on Centennial street. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. H. J. Whalen in a ceremony witnessed by immediate family, followed by a decorated dinner and reception planned at the Gardners’ Plaingrove home. The couple, after a week’s trip to Cleveland, will reside near Plaingrove where Gardner works in farming. out of town guests included the groom’s parents and siblings.

Joseph H. Harris Centennial Street Elizabeth Harris Howard L. Gardner Plaingrove H. J. Whalen Cleveland George S. Gardner Carl Clarence William

Isenberg Files Engagement to Charles Graves in Sharon

Local friends learn of the engagement of Miss Mary Isenberg second daughter of Dr and Mrs W B Isenberg of Sharon to Charles T Graves. Wedding likely in August not yet set. Miss Isenberg a trained musician and longtime organist at First Presbyterian Church in Sharon and assistant librarian at the Buhl club. Graves holds a position with the National Castings company and is known in Sharon musical circles.

Mary Isenberg W. B. Isenberg Sharon Charles T. Graves Isenberg Miss Isenberg First Presbyterian Church Buhl Club Graves National Castings Company

Memorable Tuesday Night Party on Court Street

Miss Rhea Bentley hosted a lively Tuesday evening party on Court Street with 16 guests. Red and green decorations set the festive mood as outdoor sports entertained attendees. Arnold Barnesley played piano selections while Edna Bentley and Mary Patterson assisted with a delicious lunch.

Rhea Bentley Court Street Arnold Barnesley Edna Bentley Mary Patterson

Kennedy sister accompanies Miss Maude Kennedy on Pittsburgh trip

Miss Maude Kennedy of Pearson street leaves this evening for Pitts burg to visit relatives and then to Philadelphia for several weeks. She travels with her sister Miss Lissie Kennedy who will spend a week with relatives in Pittsburg and Woodlawn before returning.

Maude Kennedy Pearson Street Pittsburg Philadelphia Lissie Kennedy Woodlawn

Mrs Rigby and party visit Blaine street host

Mrs Joseph Rigby and son Charles with Mrs Walker of Cleveland and Miss Martha Mooney of Erie traveled to the city Tuesday to visit Mrs Norris Mitchell on Blaine street. The group enjoyed an evening picnic at the park hosted by Mrs Mitchell.

Joseph Rigby Charles Walker Cleveland Martha Mooney Erie Norris Mitchell Blaine Street

Local Physician and Teacher Wed in Warren

Miss Effie Blanche Leslie of North Mercer street married Dr. Robert Gray Miles of North Jefferson street at noon in Warren Ohio. They will honeymoon and return to live here after July 15 with Miles a well known local physician and Leslie a long time teacher at Thaddeus Stevens School.

Effie Blanche Leslie North Mercer Street Robert Gray Miles North Jefferson Street Warren Slippery Rock Thaddeus Stevens Slippery Rock State Normal School Grove City College Miles

Miss Beulah Wilson speaks at Rae Muirhead meeting at YWCA

Miss Beulah Wilson, a Cuba missionary, visited Rae Muirhead business girls at the YWCA and, with two Cuban guests who sang Home Sweet Home in Spanish, spoke briefly. The July August pause for regular meetings ends with a picnic meeting once a month and a delegate may be sent to Camp Neparwin.

Beulah Wilson Cuba Rae Muirhead St. Louis Home Sweet Home Greer Garce Erhardat Mae Shuler Helen Strobel Camp Neparwin

Miss Ruth Newton given hand painted cup

Miss Ruth Newton of Terrace Avenue will leave the city shortly. She was surprised by associates in the Q. P. club Tuesday evening who presented her with a hand painted cup and saucer and plate. Miss Hattie Beck assisted with refreshments. attendees included Irene Ringer Ruth Frazier Lelia Hoover Helen Fishburn Hazel Rigby Della Rigby Hazel Abblett Margaret Bevan. Next meeting set for June 20 with Helen Fishburn.

Ruth Newton Terrace Avenue Q. P Hattie Beck Irene Ringer Ruth Frazier Lelia Hoover Helen Fishburn Hazel Rigby Della Rigby Hazel Abblett Margaret Bevan Bleakley Avenue

Leasure Street Tea Honoring Kensington Members

Mrs J F Robertson of Leasure avenue extended hospitality to N H B Kensington members on Tuesday afternoon. Fifteen guests attended with music and needlework. Refreshments were served by Gladys Robertson and guest Gladys Kelly. Mrs John Weyer will host in two weeks.

J. F. Robertson Leasure Avenue N. H. B. Kensington Gladys Robertson Gladys Kelly John Weyer

Pleasant Old Maids' club gathering held at Mrs. Russell's

Mrs. J. A. Russell hosted the Old Maids' club on Tuesday evening with members enjoying social chat and refreshments served by the hostess and Miss Erma Walls. The next meeting is scheduled for two weeks later at Mrs. Will Rogers's Delaware avenue home.

J. A. Russell Old Maids’ Club Erma Walls Will Rogers Delaware Avenue

Martha Sewing Circle Holds All Day Meeting

The Martha Sewing circle met all day at Mrs. Lillian Dout’s Lyndal street home on Tuesday. A noon dinner was served with 14 covers. In two weeks Mrs. Maud Jones of Hamilton street will host the next gathering.

Martha Sewing Circle Lillian Dout Lyndal Street Maud Jones Hamilton Street

Breakfast at the park features five ladies and an appealing menu

Misses Anna Shoaf Anna Dockman Helen Flaugher Edna Guyton and Marie McNally enjoyed a Tuesday morning breakfast at the park. They rose early as an appetizing menu was served to the group.

Anna Shoaf Anna Dockman Helen Flaugher Edna Guyton Marie McNally

Recital Highlight by Miss Mabel Wallace at Westminster College

Miss Mabel Wallace of this city performed in a Westminster College recital at New Wilmington during commencement week, presented by the music students.

Mabel Wallace Westminster College New Wilmington

Kensington entertains M J M W Kensington guest list

Mrs. Robert Ellis of Sampson street will host a gathering for M J M W Kensington on Thursday. The event highlights social circles and local residents in a cordial reception.

Robert Ellis Sampson Street M. J. M. W. Kensington

Morning Party for Bride and Visitor in Sheridan Ave Home

A morning entertainment at the home of Miss Hester Bryson and Miss Beatrice Chambers in Sheridan avenue honored bride-elect Miss Regina Hirt and visitor Miss Georgia Wilson from St Johns Canada. Sixteen guests arrived and a handkerchief shower greeted Miss Hirt before needlework and social chat followed by a luncheon. Pink and white peonies decorated, with out of town guest Miss Laneata Levoy of New York. Miss Margaret Slough of Lincoln avenue hosts for Miss Hirt Thursday afternoon.

BE. A. T. Kensington Hester Bryson Beatrice Chambers Sheridan Avenue Regina Hirt Georgia Wilson St. Johns Can Miss Hirt Laneata Levoy New York Margaret Slough Lincoln Avenue

Local Social Notes Highlight Park Picnics and Club Gatherings

Mrs John Huchel hosts a Garfield Avenue picnic at the park in honor of her sisters Mrs Ralph AH Smith of Aspinwall and Mrs L A Seyffert of Pittsburg. Miss Marguerite Slough entertains in honor of Miss Regina Hirt a summer bride elect. Several clubs meet including Social union with Mrs George Greer and the E B K club hosted by Miss Blanche Hogue.

John Huchel Garfield Avenue Ralph AH. Smith Aspinwall L. A. Seyffert Pittsburg Marguerite Slough Lincoln Avenue Regina Hirt George Greer North Jefferson Street Stephenson Sara Lee Park Avenue J. William Filson First Baptist Church Bess Allen Osborne Circle Alex Wheale Scott Street H. E. Golder Phillips Place New Castle

Glenn and Cover Married in Chester West Virginia

The surprise announcement states John G. Glenn of this city wed Clara Belle Cover of Neshanock township in Chester West Virginia last Thursday. They have returned to the city and are residing with the groom's parents Mr and Mrs W C Glenn of Superior street.

John G. Glenn Clara Belle Cover Neshanock Township Chester W. Va W. C. Glenn Superior Street

Miss Gertrude Hughes Heads to Pittsburg Wedding and Commencement

Miss Gertrude Hughes of Jefferson Street travels to Pittsburg with her uncle William Hughes and nephew James Lewis to attend the wedding of Miss Florence Clark and Dr. Clinton MacChestney and to join the University of Pittsburg commencement exercises.

Gertrude Hughes Jefferson Street Pittsburg Florence Clark Clinton MacChestney William Hughes Jas. Lewis University of Pittsburg

Mrs Lindsay Hosts Lotus Kensington Group Evening

Assisted by her mother and sister, Mrs M B Schneider and Mrs Geo Moser, Mrs Joseph Lindsay of Spruce street entertained the Lotus Kensington Tuesday evening. Needlework preceded refreshments. Mrs David Nessle of Pine street will entertain the Kensington next Wednesday afternoon.

M. B. Schneider Geo. Moser Joseph Lindsay Spruce Street Lotus Kensington David Nessle Pine _ street

Dinner honor for Cun ningham avenue bride elect Helen McBride

Mrs Frank Teets hosted ten guests at a Cun ningham avenue home on Tuesday evening. Miss Helen McBride, the month’s bride elect, occupied the chair of honor as pink and white decorations lent a festive air to an informal gathering.

Frank Teets Cunningham Avenue Helen McBride

Peterson Family Trip to Pittsburg Noted

Mr and Mrs August Peterson of Jamestown New York with Mrs Carl Reed of Wallace Avenue and Mrs Sadie Mellin drove to Pittsburg in the Peterson car on Tuesday and spent the day together.

August Peterson Jamestown N. Y Carl Reed Wallace Avenue Sadie Mellin Pittsburg Peterson

Teachers at Martin Gantz School Breakfast at Park

Leaving the city on the morning train the teachers of Martin Gantz school enjoyed an appetizing breakfast at the park. The fragment notes a social gathering before resuming duties.

Martin Gantz School

Social gathering at the Thompson home in morning

Several toasts were given and the remainder of the morning was spent informally. Attendees included Prof. and Mrs. G. C. Thompson and the Misses Olive Glasser, Blanche Potter, Blanche Nesbitt, Bessie Gailey, Mary White, Susanna Guy, Lydia Paisley, Anna Steen, Jean Butler, Edna and Garce Kissinger.

Lawrence Club Dinner Honors Bride Of Today

Uncommonly pretty appointments marked a Tuesday dinner in the Lawrence club hosted by Miss Susanna Guy of Shawn street for Miss Elizabeth Harris bride of today. Guests from a Kensington circle included Misses Helen and Zoe Hays Naomi Masters Grace Gardner Myrtle Mainwaring Alma Broadhead Ruth Mossman Lillian Davis and Mrs A M Graham Mrs Clara Wellhause r and the hostess. Afterward the guests moved to the hostess home for a miscellaneous shower for Miss Harris. Rooms were pink and white and the entertainment was informal.

Lawrence Club Susanna Guy Shawn Street Elizabeth Harris Kensington Helen and Zoe Hays Naomi Masters Grace Gardner Myrtle Mainwaring Alma Broadhead Ruth Mossman Lillian Davis Miss Harris A. M. Graham Clara Wellhauser

Pearl McMunn and Earl Shontz Engage to Marry

The engagement of Miss Pearl McMunn of Spruce street to Mr. Earl Shontz of Harmony is announced with a quiet wedding planned this month. Miss McMunn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. McMunn of Ellwood City, has lived with her relatives on Spruce street and works as a cashier at McCrory. Mr. Shontz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shontz of Harmony, is employed by the Harmony Street Railway.

Pearl McMunn Spruce Street Earl Shontz Harmony C. E. McMunn Ellwood City Samuel Shaffer McCrory Mr. Shontz Elmer Shontz Harmony Street

Dinner at Mrs. Mayers Home Delights J C C Club

A noon gathering at Mrs. Frank Mayers's Scott street home drew J C C club members and out of town guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brow of Sharon Mrs. Joseph Clark and son William of Pulaski Mrs. George Risher and daughters Pearl and Ruby and sons Cee and Ray Mrs. David Pate and sons Walter and Bert of West Middlesex. Carnations and peonies decorated the table where an elaborate menu was served with assistance from Mrs. Ralph Mayers.

Frank Mayers Scott Street J. C. C. Club Frank Brow Sharon Joseph Clark William Pulaski George Risher Pearl Ruby Cee Ray David Pate Walter Bert West Middlesex

Quiet Wedding Of Miss Fletcher And Mr Thompson

A quiet wedding occurred at 10 this morning at the home of Rev. J. K. Whippo Grace Methodist church. Miss Mildred Winifred Fletcher of Waldo street married Lloyd S. Thompson of Taylor street. They left for a short trip and will live at 303 Taylor street after their return in a week.

J. K. Whippo Grace Methodist Church Mildred Winifred Fletcher Waldo Street Lloyd

G G R Club Plans Picnic at Dewey Park

At the G. G. R. club meeting hosted by Mrs. Margaret Reader on West North street plans were made for a picnic at Dewey Park on Friday. Progressive pedro was the diversion and refreshments were served. The next meeting in two weeks will be with Mrs. Blanche Taylor on Lee avenue.

G. G. R. Club Margaret Reader West North Street Dewey Park Sharon Line Pedro Blanche Taylor Lee Avenue

Miss Flossie Chard Sails For Summer With Evans in Chicago

Miss Flossie Chard of Butler Avenue leaves Saturday to spend the summer with her uncle and aunt Dr and Mrs A H Evans in Chicago. She will attend the University ball at Champlain on June 22 and participate in Lake View high school commencement exercises.

Flossie Chard Butler Avenue A. H. Evans Chicago Champlain Lake View High School

Dr Williams Trip Through West With Family

Dr. Thomas Williams of South Mill street travels with his wife daughter and nephew for a several weeks tour of the west visiting Denver Colorado Springs and Yellowstone park with Portland Ore as a prospective goal.

Thomas Williams South Mill Street West Denver Colorado Springs Yellowstone Park Portland Ore

Weaver Party Plans Two Week Chau Tauqua Visit

Rev and Mrs H C Weaver of Epworth street left Tuesday for a two week stay at their cottage at Chau tauqua New York. They are joined by Mrs G G Stitzinger and her children Wayne and Leon who will be their guests during the trip.

H. C. Weaver Epworth Street Chautauqua N. Y G. G. Stitzinger Wayne Leon

Picnic honors Pittsburg resident at park gathering

An enjoyable picnic in the park Tuesday honored Mrs. H. R. Silvey of Pittsburg as guest of Mrs. F. H. McMasters. A delicious menu was served and guests stayed for a few hours enjoying the park setting.

H. R. Silvey Pittsburg F. H. McMasters

McCon nell Family Reunion Planned at Richardson Home

The annual reunion of the McCon nell family will be held at J M Richardson's home near Center Presbyterian church on Friday June 28. Friends and neighbors are invited. A basket dinner will be served at noon.

MccConnell J. M. Richardson Center Presbyterian Church

Ladies Auxiliaries Meet At City Home In June Speech

In religious circles the Ladies of the Women's Auxiliary of the Men's Personal Workers League hold a meeting at the poor farm Sunday afternoon June 16 at 3 o'clock with Mrs T OD Allen as speaker. Cars depart Butler Harmony station at 2 20. All welcome bring red books. Baraca class of First Baptist Sunday school holds regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 7 45 at Arthur Harris home East Reynolds street. All members urged to attend for important business.

Women’s Auxiliary Men's Personal Workers League Poor Farm Baraca First Baptist Sunday School Arthur Harris East Reynolds Street

Epworth Church Women Plan Thursday Meeting

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of Epworth Methodist Church meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Mary McCommons of Epworth Street.

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Epworth Methodist Church Mary McCommons Epworth Street

Local Social Visits Share News Across Towns

Mrs. Maria C. Barnes of Sharon visited friends Tuesday. Mrs. James Reed of Rich Hill stayed with sister Mrs. John Waddington in Court Street. Mrs. John Alfred Barksley and daughter Mary of Indianapolis visited sister Mrs. William Thompson of North Jefferson. Mrs. D. W. Aiken of Shenango township is in Beaver Falls visiting relatives and attending Sunday meetings. Mrs. Elizabeth K. MacGavin returned from Youngstown after visiting sister Mrs. Susan A. Miller and Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Wogan. Mrs. J. G. Glasgow and Grace of Brooklyn Avenue, with Mrs. John Gundy, left for New York City to spend 10 days with Glasgow’s daughter Mrs. J. L. Newman.

Maria C. Barnes Sharon James Reed Rich Hill John, W. Waddington Court Street John Alfred Barksley Mary Indianapolis Ind William Thompson North Jeffeson Street D. W. Aiken Shenango Township Beaver Falls L. L. Otto Elizabeth K. MacGavin Youngstown Susan A. Miller North Forest Avenue J. E. Wogan Wilson Avenue J. G. Glasgow Grace Brooklyn Avenue John Gundy West Middlesex New York City

Bible Classes and Prayer Meetings Schedule

The Good Will Bible class meets Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at 503 West Grant street, the Lee Avenue class gathers Friday at 7:00 p.m. at 1028 West Washington street, and the Whitney Bible Study class meets Thursday at 7:45 p.m. at 412 Epworth street to study Jesus' testimony of John the Baptist.

Good Will Sweesy West Grant Street Lee Avenue Thomas Davis West Washington Street Whitney James

Misses Allen and Burlett Return Home for Summer

Lois Allen and Eva Burlett, students at Taylor University in Upland Indiana, have returned home to spend the summer.

Lois Allen Eva Burlett Taylor University Upland Ind

Filson and Patterson Recital at First Baptist Church

William Filson baritone and Mary V. Patterson pianist present a recital at the First Baptist church tomorrow. Filson performs songs learned with composers. Patterson plays modern works. This marks her return to New Castle as a piano treat for patrons. Tickets 50 cents at Metzler Co. and Urmson Bros. on Highland Avenue.

First Baptist Church William Filson Maryviene Patterson Filson Patterson New Castle Chas, T. Metzler Co Urmson Bros Highland Avenue

Iced Tea Demonstration at Tamsus Tea Co

Free iced tea served during warm months by Tamsus Tea Co Importers at 219 1-2 E Washington St. The special mix creates a cooling refreshing drink for all visitors.

Tamsus Tea CO Washington St

Funeral attendance notice from No. 24 Martha Washington Orange lodge

All members of No. 24 Martha Washington Orange lodge are to meet at their hall tomorrow at 1 o clock to attend the funeral of Mrs. Drake. We invite No. 129 to be present. Mrs. Robert Withers.

Martha Washington Orange Lodge Drake Robert Withers

Worn to a Frazzle and the Frazzle Cure

The piece notes President Roosevelt popularizing the word frazzle as a term for weariness after wash day with common yellow laundry soap. It praises Easy Task laundry soap for its hard white formula that speeds cleaning and keeps women from getting frazzled.

Roosevelt

Special Meeting of the D. of A. Tonight

All members are requested to meet in their hall tonight at 8 o clock to make arrangements for Sister Drake s funeral. By Order of Councilor Nora James.

The D. of A Drake Nora James

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