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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1918

Page

3

Morning wedding at St Marys joins Aquara and Groucutt names

Miss Agatha R Aquara of East Washington street married George L Groucutt Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Groucutt of South Mill street at St Marys church. Rev F F O Shea officiated as palms and pink white flowers adorned the altar. A 25 cover breakfast followed at the bride’s mothers home. The couple will reside on Brooklyn avenue after a wedding trip.

St. Mary’s Church Agatha R. Aquara East Washington Street George L. Groucutt, Jr George Groucutt South Mill Street F. F. O'Shea Anna McCormick Joseph Aquara Margaret Aquara Maurice Aquara Cleveland Groucutt Brooklyn Avenue Kat

Mikado Club Rehearsal Focuses on Robin Hood Practice

In Edward F. Kurtz absence Tuesday evening Richard E. Johns led the Mikado club through a thorough Robin Hood rehearsal. The first act choruses were well learned and a strong practice session followed with future solos by new members and principal parts to be assigned soon.

Edward F. Kurtz Richard E. Johns Mikado Club

Connor Stevens Marriage Announcement

Miss Marie Connor and George W Stevens were married Monday evening with Father Brennan officiating. A dinner followed at the bride's home and the couple reside on East Street. both families are residents of Martin and Etna streets.

Marie Connor John Connor Martin Street George W. Stevens L. Stevens Etna Street Father Brennan East Street

Shower honors bride of Thursday

Mrs. Reuben Elliott hosted a Tuesday evening shower at 20 Edison Avenue for her sister-in-law Miss Bertha Elliott, who will marry Paul Meehan Thursday. Fifteen friends attended. gifts of china, cut glass, linen and silver were given. Guests hemmed towels for Miss Elliott and enjoyed refreshments with garden flowers decor.

Reuben Elliott Edison Avenue Bertha Elliott Paul Meehan Miss Elliott

Belvedere Baltimore Affair Ties Pittsburg and New Castle Figures

A small Baltimore wedding linked Scottdale and Pittsburg families. Miss Helen D. Bosworth married Lt Thomas E. Orr with attendants Mr and Mrs Arthur H McGill of Pittsburg. the bride graduated from Margaret Morrison School in 1918 and the groom from Carnegie Tech in 1917. He trained at Fort Niagara and serves at Camp Meade.

Arthur H. McGill Pittsburg New Castle Belvedere Hotel Baltimore Helen D. Bosworth S. Cc. Bosworth Scottdale Thomas E. Orr J. R. Orr Margaret Morrison School Carnegie Tech Fort Niagara Camp Meade Bosworth

Thursday events listed for Miss Hurley and others

Agenda includes visiting nurse board at the Y W C A at 3 o clock. Wedding of Miss Bertha Elliott and Paul Meehan at St Marys church. Highland Book by Mrs S P Smith on Wallace avenue. Allen reunion at Cascade park. Mikado club at Woods hall. Multiple social notices reference Mrs P K Fike Rita Mrs Fred Waldorf Allen street and others with local addresses and groups. 1917 Card lists Mrs Frank Steckel Bay street F N Mrs Ben Lloyd Winslow avenue and other names.

George Denberry Young Street Minerva Robert Bradford Richelieu Avenue Trinity Circle Edward Connery Crescent Avenue Card Frank Steckel Bay Street F. N Ben Lloyd Winslow Avenue Art W. E. Brown Butler Avenue Harriet Hamilton Falls Street

Misses Earle Host Party for School Friends

Emma and Stella Earle entertained many school friends at sister Mrs. M Wolmedorf’s Shenango street residence. Guests included Elizabeth Reed Gertie Hoover Florence Shira Ruth Reed Anna Bell Reed Minnie Shira Cevilla Flynn Catherine Wolmedorf Gladys Barnes Emma Earle and Stella Earle. Mrs Earle and Mrs Wolmedorf assisted in serving lunch. Music and dancing followed.

Emma Stella Earle M. Wolmedorf Shenango _ street Elizabeth Reed Gertie Hoover Florence Shira Ruth Reed Anna Bell Reed Minnie Shira Cevilla Flynn Catherine Wolmedorf Gladys Barnes Emma Earle Earle

Dr and Mrs H G Dean Plan North Jefferson Trip

Dr and Mrs H G Dean of North Jefferson street depart with Miss Elizabeth McKean of Mercer for a several weeks automobile journey.

H. G. Dean North Jefferson Street Elizabeth McKean Mercer

Fifth Grade Girls Honor Miss Grace Blackford

The girls organized an enjoyable surprise party for their teacher Miss Grace Blackford, honoring her with a cheerful gathering and warm appreciation.

Grace Blackford

Thaddeus Stevens School Tuesday Evening

About 20 young girls enjoyed outdoor games until 7 30 then had a lunch on the lawn served by the hostess along with her mother and sister. Miss Helen Wilkin attended as an honor guest.

Thaddeus Stevens Helen Wilkin

Sisters to Visit From California This Summer

Mrs. Jesse Miller of Pine street learns her sister Mrs. R H Walter of San Bernardino California will visit with her husband and two daughters Marguerite and Anita arriving in July. They travel by automobile stopping in St Louis and Indiana along the way.

Jesse Miller Pine Street R. H. Walter San Bernadino Cal Marguerite Anita St. Louis Point Indiana

Elwilda Kensington Members Dine With Plans Next Meeting

Guests of Mrs. William Nowling in North street enjoyed a Tuesday gathering. Mrs Ola Hancock helped with refreshments and the group scheduled a meeting in two weeks at Shaw street host Mrs Lyda Pitzer.

William Nowling North Street Elwilda Kensington Ola Hancock Lyda Pitzer Shaw Street

Art Club Meeting Postponed to June 20

The Art club session with Mrs. W. E. Brown of Butler Avenue Ex tension was postponed from Thursday and rescheduled for June 20.

Art Club W. E. Brown Butler Avenue Extension

G A T Kendington Meeting Postponed One Week

The meeting of G. A. T. Kendington scheduled for Thursday evening with Mrs. William Lloyd has been postponed for one week.

G. A. T. Kensington William Lloyd

National Congress of Mothers Holds Final Season Meeting

The National Congress of Mothers met Tuesday at the Y W C A for the season finale. Officers discussed business and laid plans for the next year.

National Congress of Mothers

L. S. A. Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Probst

Mrs. Fannie Probst of North Wayne avenue will entertain the L. S. A. on Thursday afternoon, hosting the club gathering with likely refreshments and social time.

Fannie Probst North Wayne Avenue

Highland Book Club Meet Set By Mrs S P Smith

Mrs S P Smith of Wallace Avenue will host the Highland Book Club gathering on Thursday afternoon, inviting members to attend at her home for the discussion and refreshments.

S. P. Smith Wallace Avenue Highland Book Club

Local Soldiers and Relatives Share Home News

Personal items note husbands and fathers arriving safely overseas and in training, with many journeys to Camp Lee Camp Greenleaf Camp Dix. Relatives travel to visit, while friends return from Honolulu Jersey City and Chicago for summer breaks and family moments.

Central W C T U Flower Mission Delivers Bouquets

The Central W C T U committee met at the First M E church to assemble bouquets for shut ins and the sick. Donations from Hennon and Fischer McGrath supplied cut flowers. Rev Williams aided with transport and singing. Miss Anderson read a poem and Mrs Ketler presented an article on Flower Mission Work. Twenty four geraniums and 35 bouquets were distributed including two to the press and two to the mayor and fire chief.

Ladies Visit Gardner Stop and Three Homes

A group traveled from Gardner Stop visiting two families then went to the homes of Mrs. McBride Mrs. Norris and Mrs. DuShane.

Gardner Stop McBride Norris DuShane

Red Cross Knitting Guide for Light Weight Wool Sweaters

Instructions for knitting a light weight wool sweater for Red Cross use. Details cover wool quantities, needles, casting on and binding off, stitch patterns, shaping for neck and shoulders, finishing with a crochet edge, and measurements. Supplies and unit allocations include sweaters, pajama coats, trousers, socks, a helmet, assorted wipes and compresses available at headquarter.

Red Cross

St John's Ladies Aid to Meet. Receptions Planned

The Ladies' Aid of St John Lutheran church meets Thursday at 8 PM with Mrs H H Gillen. The Woman's Missionary society of First Baptist hosts a reception after their meeting to acquaint members with Miss Florence Shumaker bound for Philadelphia training school. Harvey Martin's class will stage a playlet The Model Sunday School Class.

Ladies’ Aid Society St. John’s Lutheran Church H. H. Gillen Leasure Avenue Florence Shumaker Providence Church Ellwood City Philadelphia Woman’s Missionary Society First Baptist Church Harvey Martin

Woman's Missionary Society to Meet at Central Church Parlor

The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Central Presbyterian church will meet in the church parlor Friday at 2:30. Mrs. Howard Mun nell will lead. Roll call response will include a verse of scripture.

Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society The Central Presbyterian Church Howard Munnell

Protected Home Circle Meeting Plans Thursday

The regular meeting of the Protected Home circle is set for Thursday evening with a large class to be initiated.

Missionary Meeting Of Croton M E Church Women

The Women’s Home Missionary society of Croton M E church will meet Thursday at 3 o clock in the church parlors. All members urged to attend and prepared to pay dues.

Women's Home Missionary Society of the Croton M. E

Bethlehem Lodge No 200 And Ladies Meet For Plans

Bethlehem lodge No 200 Orange Ladies met Tuesday evening in their hall and transacted business. They planned a picnic at West View Park Pittsburg on July 12. On June 25 the next meeting will be held with Queen Esther lodge No 177 Butler present to confer the second degree. Honor guests were state grand mistress Mary Cunningham of Pittsburg state grand secretary Anna Boyd Irwin of Philadelphia and state grand treasurer Eva Callahan of Ellwood City.

Bethlehem Lodge Westview Park Pittsburg Queen Esther Lodge No. 177 Butler Mary Cunningham Anna Boyd Irwin Philadelphia Eva Callahan Ellwood City

Reynolds Family Reunion at Cascade Park

Notice announces a Reynolds family reunion at Cascade Park on Wednesday June 19 with all friends invited. Flag day services in lodge room Wednesday June 12 at 8 00 p m with a large crowd expected. COMMITTEE.

B. P. O. Ells Reynolds Cascade Park

Basement Offer Ings For Home Convenience

Advertises electric and hand power vacuum washers with wringer, water power washers, garbage cans, ironing boards, gas irons, and seed packets. Claims ease of use and savings, with prices ranging from 15 cents to 85 dollars. Includes pedal attachment washer and water power models.

Exquisite Drapery Ies Sun Proof Line Offered

An advertisement promotes luminous sun proof drapery in plain colors suited for living room dining room or den. It highlights 36 inches wide fabric in shaded rose brown and copenhagen offered at 65 cents per yard.

Copenhagen

Fabric listing Sunfast Madras 68c

Figured Sunfast Madras fabric shown in plain colors and combinations for door and window hangings. Colors include Rose Gold Brown Green Rose and Green Tan and Green and Rose and Gold. 36 inches wide priced at 68 cents per yard.

A Room of Wallpaper Lot Sold at 1 50

An advertisement offers room wallpaper in a bulk lot for 1 50 with 10 bolts for walls 6 bolts for ceilings and 20 yards of border, suitable for bedroom kitchen halls and living room.

Scrim Curtains Specially Priced in Discontinued Patterns

A line of scrim curtains from discontinued patterns offered in complete assortments and odd pairs. Original values to $2.50, now priced at $1.95 per pair.

Comfortable striped canvas reclining chair price

Made of hard wood and covered with striped canvas the chair is advertised as an ideal and very comfortable reclining seat for sale at 1.85 dollars.

Porch Shades for Privacy and Air Flow

Add a room to your home with rolling porch screens that obscure sunlight yet allow air circulation. No whip attachments prevent wind movement or damage. Made of green or brown stained wood slats with cords, available in widths from 3 ft 3 in to 10 ft, drop length 7 ft 6 in. Prices range from $2.00 to $8.00.

Specially Priced Rag Rags Floor Coverings on Sale

A line of rag rag floor coverings advertised at special values. Sizes 8x10 priced at 9.50, 36x72 at 2.50 and 3.00, and 27x54 at 1.00 and 1.50. Previous purchase price noted as lower than current value.

Crex Porch Run Ad in NE Market

NE Crex porch run advertised as 445 feet by 12 feet practical porch covering. Crex Carpet offered in plain or figured designs from 1 yard to 2 yards wide, price range 75 cents to $2.00 per yard.

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Oes Metzler Washington ST Mather Bros. CO Mather Bros Ewelers & Slilversmiths E. Washington St Jos. Ritter, Jr Plano Tuner Detaler’s Marguerite Hur Sam H. McGoun Yowadays Congress of Mothers L. S. A. Club Paul Lester Raub Superior Street Hugh Graham Jessie Hamilton Hamilton Apartments Buffalo Niagara Falls Robert Simpson Marjorie Woodlawn Charles Sergeant Romaine Russell A. Orr Jersey City Newark Plainfield N. J W. T. Burns Jay Burns Yountgstown Camp Lee, Va Samuel Burns David Jameson Atlantic City Samuel Veach Joan Neshannock Avenue Mead Iva Belle Lewis West Elizabeth James’ Finley McQuistion Wilkinsburg Helen Wing East Grant Avenue Frank M. Jones Croton Avenue Wilbur McCullough Camp Dix W. C. McCullough Crawford Avenue Beulah Norris West Grant Avenue Toledo Edwina Norris Leroy Clark Grove City C. M. McCormick Knox Avenue W.C. T. U. and Red York St. John’s Ladies Aid Miss Shumaker Missionary Meeting P. H. C. Meeting Land of the Free Home of the Brave Sunfast Madras Crex Porch Run Brown Hamilton A Olga
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