Engagement announced at six o clock dinner
Mrs. R. P. Hill of Crawford Avenue hosted an informal dinner to announce the engagement of Miss Edna Beighley to Don E. Straub both residents of the city. Ten guests attended with a May apple centerpiece and blue and yellow candles. Ice cream revealed the news with rings. no wedding date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Hill
Crawford Avenue
Edna Beighley
Don E. Straub
Annabél
Mabel Straub
Carnegie Wedding of Local Interest
Word has been received of the marriage of Miss Theodore Van divort and William J. Marsh in the Presbyterian church parsonage at Carnegie Pa on Wednesday afternoon June 11 at 4 o'clock. The bride, formerly of this city, has taught in Carnegie schools for five years. Mr Marsh is with the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway. After an eastern trip, the couple will reside in Carnegie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Vandivort
William J. Marsh
Presbyterian Church
Carnegie
Marsh
Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway Company
Paul J. Sweeney Returns From Nebraska with MA Degree
Paul J. Sweeney of State street has returned from the University of Nebraska where he earned a Master of Arts degree. A local high school graduate he also holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Sweeney
State Street
University of Nebraska
Mr. Sweeney
University of Florida
Birthday Honored At Afternoon Party
Mrs Norman J Wadlinger hosted a child friendly birthday party for her son Robert at Bleakley apartments on Wednesday afternoon from two to five. Pink and white decor set a festive dining room table with a three candle cake as the centerpiece. Guests included Mary Hagen Margaret Mary Dorothy Wadlinger Jane Morris Mary Elizabeth Wadlinger Marie McCann Pearl Maxine Wadlinger Ramona Griffin Jack Albert McDevitt Bobby Mort Frank Wadlinger Francis Stockman Francis McDermitt Frederick Wadlinger and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadlinger
Harry Hagen
Mary Hagen
Margaret
Mary
Dorothy Wadlinger
Jane Morris
Mary Elizabeth Wadlinger
Marie McCann
Pearl Maxine Wadlinger
Enjoyable Party in Dewberry Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Dewberry entertained the L E 500 club at their West Washington Street home on Wednesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs F J Stewart and children Arch and Isabel. The party celebrated Frank Jr s third birthday with games music and refreshments. The next club meeting was announced for Thursday evening June 19 hosted by Mr and Mrs Harold Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dewberry
L. E. 500 Club
West Washington Street
Frank, Jr
F. J. Stewart
Arch
Isabel
Harold Gill
Pearson Street
Evening Party Attracts Guests In Lincoln Avenue Home
Miss Mary Reed entertained twenty guests on Lincoln Avenue Wednesday evening honoring Katherine Kennedy a June bride elect. The Dres den toned flowers and bridge provided amusement. Gift presented to the guest of honor. Out of town guest Miss Mary Louise Paff of Portsmouth Ohio attended. Dainty refreshments followed served by aides Misses Virginia and Margaret Weinschenk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Reed
Lincoln Avenue
Katherine Kennedy
Mary Louise Paff
Portsmouth, O
Virginia
Margaret Weinschenk
Evening Party Honors June Bride Elect
Miss Minnie Edelstein hosts a Tuesday evening event at her home honoring June 15 bride elect Miss Bailey Myers. Guests include Ruth Evers, Ethel Evens, Pearl Evens who depart June 18 for Los Angeles. Six bridge tables produced high scores for Ruth Rizika Dorothy Rosenblum and Goldie Levine. Pink white decor featured a wedding cake centerpiece with pink rose buds. Hostess aides were Mrs H Edelstein Mrs Jack Lebby and Mrs S Brodin. Out of town guest Rose Blickstein of Zanesville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Edelstein
Bailey Myers
Ruth
Ethel
Pearl Evens
Los Angeles
Cal
Ruth Rizika
Dorothy Rosenblum
Goldie Levine
H. Edelstein
Jack Lebby
S. Brodin
Rose Blickstein
Zanesville, O
Wimodausis Members Annual Picnic at Cascade Park
Wimodausis members held their annual picnic luncheon in Cascade Park grove on Wednesday noon. Seventy five guests attended with decorated tables, race program, and prizes awarded to Mrs. J Emerson Davis Mrs. Fred Ernshaw Mrs. Will Harris and Mrs. W C Wagner. Dancing followed in the pavilion. Committee chair was Mrs. Don McKibbon supported by Mrs. Herbert French and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimodausis
Grove
Cascade Park
J. Emerson Davis
Fred Ernshaw
Will Harris
W. C. Wagner
Don McKibbon
Herbert French
Arthur Middleton
A. J. Gilchrist
Alfred Sadler
Sidney Johns
Honor Miss Kaufmann at Club Meeting
Arcadian Club members were guests of Miss Loetta McClymonds on Bartram Avenue Wednesday evening. Special guests included Miss Ethel Kaufman and others from Pittsburgh. Miss Kaufmann, a June 14 bride elect, received a receipt shower. Kensington hosted a social hour and buffet lunch. Next meeting to be with Miss Jean Sadler in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadian Club
Loetta McClymonds
Bartram Avenue
Ethel Kaufman
Frank Stevens
Ruth Bigham
Dorothy Hill
Pittsburgh
Kaufmann
Kensington
Jean Sadler
Winter Avenue
Dorcas Class Picnics at Cascade Park
Central Christian church Dorcas class members met for a 12 30 luncheon in Cascade Park with 53 attendees. Mrs Mary Riley was the sole special guest. After dinner attendees enjoyed park amusements and agreed to hold future meetings in the park, next on the first Thursday of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Central Christian Church
Cascade Park
Mary Riley
Larkspur Kensington Hosts Luncheon for Fifteen Members
A 1 pm luncheon at Mrs Mary Brown Hamilton street featured 15 Larkspur Kensington guests. Iris centerpieces brightened the table as aides Mrs Critchlow Mrs Donnelly and Mrs Stitt assisted. Hostess Mrs Mary Brown received a dishes set as a token of appreciation. Mrs Francis Ketzel stood out as the sole special guest in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkspur
Kensington
Mary Brown
Hamilton Street
Iris
Critchlow
Donnelly
Stitt
Francis Ketzel
Charles Book
Social Club Gatherings and Ladies Groups List
Dormont Club hosts dinner at Elks Club. Luncheon Spoon Club meets with Mrs. Ralph McGoun on Centennial Street. American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Home. 1914 Book Club with Mrs. J. R. Cooper on Englewood Avenue. Sorosis meeting with Mrs. J. I. Taylor on Harbor Road. F M N Club with Mrs. David Reney on East Washington Street. Cosy 1923 Club with Mrs. Albert Walker on Smithfield Street. Five W Club with Mrs. Philip Jones in Sharon Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dormont
Elks Club
Ralph McGoun
Centennial Street
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
J. R. Cooper
Englewood Avenue
J. I. Taylor
Harbor Road
David Renney
East Washington Street
Albert Walker
Smithfield Street
Philip Jones
Sharon
Miss Baily Myers to Wed Louis Jacobson in Woodlawn
Miss Baily Myers and Louis Jacobson prepare for a Sunday wedding at Woodlawn with a reception at 5 o clock following the ceremony. The event will be hosted by the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs Israel Myers, at 425 East Sutton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baily Myers
Louis Jacobson
Woodlawn
Israel Myers
East Sutton Street
New Castle Hospital Emergency Hosts Sewing Meeting
Mrs. P. J. Meehan and Mrs. H. Platt Meehan coordinated a Wednesday afternoon gathering at New Castle Hospital. Members sewed hospital linens and welcomed new member Elizabeth O'Donnell. Lunch followed as plans were made for an upcoming picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Hospital
P. J. Meehan
H. Platt Meehan
Elizabeth O'Donnell
Meetings to be Discontinued Until September
July meetings at Mrs. James Hannon’s West Washington street and in August at Mrs. Anna Duff’s Sharon line cottage will be discontinued until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hannon
West
Washington Street
Anna Duff
Sharon Line
Miss Frances Scott Given Miscellaneous Shower Honors
Miss Frances Scott bride elect to be honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Adelaide Scott on Croton Avenue. About 20 guests enjoyed music games and dancing with gifts for the honoree. Refreshments in pink and white were served by the hostess aided by her mother Mrs. George Scott and Mrs. David Allshouse. Miss Mamel Liddy of Butler attended as out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Scott
Adelaide Scott
Croton Avenue
George Scott
David Allshouse
Mamel Liddy
Butler
Gib son Family Reunion Holds Picnic at Court Street
The Gib son family reunion met Wednesday at A. C. Hannah's Court street home. Eighty guests attended a noon picnic on the lawn. Officers elected: President El mer Rice, vice president Norman Hannah, secretary Hazel Hannah, and treasurer Elsie Gibson. Next year’s reunion will be at John Gibson’s near Princeton in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
A. C. Hannah
Court Street
Elmer Rice
Norman Hannah
Hazel Hannah
Elsie Gibson
John Gibson
Princeton
G. O. B. Club Meets For Music And Cards
Members hosted by Mrs Bruce Weitzel enjoyed music and cards with special guests Mrs W H McCaslin and Mrs George Thomas. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Oscar Benson and Miss Mary Lou Thomas. A luncheon is planned in two weeks at Mrs Norman Keefer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. B. Club
Bruce Weitzel
Chestnut Street
W. H. McCaslin
George Thomas
Oscar Benson
Mary Lou Thomas
Becktwith and Truxall Win Prizes at E O T Club Event
Mrs. W. M. Beckwith and Mrs. Fred Truxall were prize winners when Mrs. Edward Taylor hosted the E. O. T. Club at her Superior Street home Wednesday evening. Games and needle work were enjoyed, with Mrs. Fox as the sole special guest. The hostess later hosted again with Mrs. Truxall assisting. In two weeks Mrs. Joseph Hammond will entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Beckwith
Fred Truxall
Edward Taylor
E. O. T. Club
Superior Street
Fox
Joseph Hammond
Sweesy Forbes families hold Cascade Park reunion
Forty five members of the Sweesy Forbes families gathered at Cascade Park Wednesday for their annual reunion. A noon picnic dinner was served and several out of town guests attended. Officers elected in the afternoon included President Mrs J T Ayers, vice president for Lawrence county Mrs Minnie Kegarie, vice president for Beav er county Mrs Joie Watterson, and Mercer county Bert Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweesy Forbes
Cascade Park
J. T. Ayers
Lawrence County
Minnie Kegarie
Beaver County
Joie Watterson
Mercer County
Bert Allen
Miller Hosts S A W Club euchre at Hemlock Street
Mr and Mrs Reuben Miller welcomed S A W Club associates to their Hemlock Street home Wednesday. Three euchre tables played with high score prizes won by Mrs Jess Heckert and Mrs Harry Flinner. Special guest Mrs Pete Flinner of Evans City. Refreshments were served. Next gathering two weeks hence with Mr and Mrs James Campbell on Greenwood Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Miller
Hemlock Street
S. A. W. Club
Jess Heckert
Harry Flinner
Pete Flinner
Evans City
James Campbell
Greenwood Avenue
1924 Komus Club Meeting At Mrs Hamilton Home
The Komus club met at Mrs Anan Hamilton’s North Shenango street home on Wednesday evening. Out of town guest Mrs Griffith of Akron and special guest Miss Hazel Young attended. Games music and Kensington provided diversions with refreshments served by the hostess and her sister Mrs Griffith. In two weeks Mrs Anna McCann of Hoyt block will entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komus Club Asociates
Anan Hamilton
North Shenango Street
Mrs Griffith
Akron
Hazel Young
Kensington
Griffith
Anna McCann
Hoyt Block
New Castle Hospital Guild Members Attend Euchre Night
Four tables of euchre were in play at the home of Mrs. James Rocks on North Mercer street Wednesday evening as she hosted guild members. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Miss Catherine Rocks. Mrs. P. C. Kelly will host the group two weeks later at her Cleveland avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rocks
North
Mercer Street
New Castle Hospital
Flag Day Meeting at Hillside Hosts DAR Guests
Lawrence Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will be guests of Mrs. E. B. Russell at the Hillside New Wilmington on Saturday June 14 for the annual Flag Day gathering. Those planning to attend should notify Mrs. Jessie Hamilton at 1383 1 immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Daughters of the American Revolution
E. B. Russell
Hillside
New Wilmington
Jessie Hamilton
Flagherty Family to Attend Preston Flaherty’s Graduation
Mr and Mrs P J Flagherty and their son Edwin of Berger Place depart this evening for Lawrenceville New York to attend the graduation of Preston Flaherty from the local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Flagherty
Edwin
Berger Place
Lawrenceville
N. Y
Preston Flaherty
Mary A. Moore Beauty Shoppe Closed After Death
Mary A. Moore Beauty Shoppe will be closed until Monday June 16 due to the death of William Pugh of Sharon, father of Moore. Local 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Moore
William Pugh
Sharon
Busy Bee Class Elects Officers at First Christian Church
The Busy Bee Class of the First Christian Church met Tuesday evening with Ruth Stanley as hostess. Mrs. C A Woods led devotionals and Miss Margaret Young directed the program. New officers elected: President Ruth Stanley and Secretary Treasurer Miss Phoebe Dufford. A playlet was planned and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Ruth Stanley
C. A. Woods
Margaret Young
Phoebe Dufford
Betty Woods
St. Andrews Choir to Practice Friday Evening
St. Andrews Church announces a choir practice session at 8 o'clock this Friday evening. Members urged to attend at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews Church
St. Andrews
Degree Team Daughters of Veterans Meet Friday
The Daughters of Veterans degree team will gather Friday evening June 13 at the home of Mrs. Emma McKissick on Bartram Avenue for their meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Veterans
Emma McKissick
Bartram Avenue
Jenkins Family Attends Pitt Graduation
Mr and Mrs W C Jenkins and family and Frank E Williams attended the University of Pittsburgh graduation exercises on Wednesday Miss Nana Jenkins received her Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Education
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jenkins
Delaware Avenue
Frank E. Williams
University of Pittsburgh
Nana Jenkins
School of Education
University of Pittsburgh Alumni Banquet Highlights
The annual alumni banquet took place Wednesday evening at the Schenley Hotel. Dr. William Mayo of Rochester, Minnesota, served as the principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pittsburgh
Schenley Hotel
William Mayo
Rochester
Minnesota
Local residents set for Altoona auto races
Mr and Mrs E L Stitzinger Mr and Mrs Wayne Stitzinger Winter avenue Mr and Mrs Joseph A Rigby Leasure avenue and Dr and Mrs H D Taylor Delaware avenue will depart Friday morning for Altoona Pennsylvania to attend the automobile races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Stitzinger
Wayne Stitzinger
Winter Avenue
Joseph A. Rigby
Leasure Avenue
H. D. Taylor
Delaware Avenue
Altoona
Local Social Notes Reach Nearby Homes
Mrs. Pete Flinner of Evans City visits at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Flinner on Hillcrest Avenue. Mrs. W. J. Broe of Neshannock Avenue departs for a one month visit with daughter Mrs. L. G. Love. Dr. F. F. Urey, back from three weeks of post graduate study in Chicago, Illinois, arrives in the city. Mrs. Laura Merithes of Freeport, Illinois and Mrs. Maude Longacre of Chicago, Illinois, are guests of Mrs. John Sanderson on Quest Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Flinner
Evans City
Harry Flinner
Hillcrest Avenue
W. J. Broe
Neshannock Avenue
L. G. Love
F. F. Urey
Chicago
Ill
Laura Merithes
Freeport
Maude Longacre
Chicago, Ill
John Sanderson
Quest Street
Legion Auxiliary Sets 6 Oclock Screen Dinner Friday
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a 6 oclock dinner at the Legion Home Friday evening. Proceeds from the dinner will be turned in at the regular meeting following the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Attend Alumni Banquet
Misses Cordelia and Mabel Roberts of Boyles Avenue attended the alumni banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia and
Mabel Roberts
Boyles Avenue
Keystone Troop One Girl Scouts Meet for Tenderfoot Tests
Keystone Troop One meets at Virginia Crowl home on Court street for a tenderfoot test with Mildred Ridley Leona Patterson Jean Raney and Geraldine Frey. Elizabeth Milholland and Frances Noss join as new members. Refreshments by Mary Elizabeth Johnston. The group later studies kingfishers nest on Harbor road. Next meeting at Mildred Richey home on Delaware avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Virginia Crowl
Court Street
Mildred Ridley
Leona Patterson
Jean Raney
Geraldine Frey
Elizabeth Milholland
Frances Noss
Mary Elizabeth Johnston
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Nebraska
Roberts
North Mill St
Indianapolis
Pitt-Erie
Grove City
Davis Shoe CO
Norman J. Wadlinger
Bleakley Apartments
Robert
Dewberry Home
Fred D. March
Shaw Street
Water Street Bell
Atkinson Paint & Glass Company
North Mill Street
Rey
N. Mercer St
Miss Kaufmann
Arco Kodak
East Street
Miss Scott
Norman Keefer
County Line Street
Komus Club
New Castle Hospital Guild
Victor
New Victor Records
Victor Company
Red Seal Records
Lucrezia Bori
Manon
Massenet
Delibes
Lime
Bori
Victor Perfection
Binnet
Haydn Friedberg
Lelo
Fritz Kreisler
Carl Friedberg
Lucrezia
Veushi-Rodney
Meville-Clay
Sidewalks of
New York
Shannon
Maggie Murphy
Georgia
Victor Records
Wendell Hall
Carson Robison
Victor Herbert
Piane
Pietro
Ion
Frangesa
Dance Records
Mandalay
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Paul Whiteman
Cielito Lindo
Felty Orchestra
Benson Orche
Stra
Max Dolin
Uorchestra
Victor Talking Machine Company
Camden
N. J
Jack Gerson
Youn
Penn Theatre
Bidg
Sunny Susan
Sunny Susan Laboratories, Inc
Buffalo
Girl Scout News
Keystone Girl Scouts
Jewelers
New Castle, Pa
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