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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1931

Page

3

Recent Bride Meade Thompson Honored At Shower

Mrs Meade Thompson a bride of recent date was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Anna Glenn on Raymond Street The event included a gypsy fortune teller who guided Mrs Thompson to a hidden treasure of home gifts and refreshments by the hostess and Miss Faye Thompson.

Meade Thompson Second United Presbyterian Church Margaret Brenner Anna Glenn Raymond Street Thompson Faye Thompson

Butler Girls Club social at Edgewood Mrs Young hosts

Mrs Earl C Young on Edgewood avenue welcomed Butler Girls Club members for a regular social event. A lunch was served by the hostess with help from Mrs Bertha Ort and guest Miss Donna Yarger. Mrs Young spoke about her Florida trip before the club prize presentation to Mrs George Wagner. Bouquets adorned the rooms and two weeks hence Mrs D C Bovard will host.

Earl C. Young Edgewood Avenue Butler Girls Club Bertha Ort Donna Yarger George Wagner Young Florida D. C. Bovard Winslow Avenue

Birthday Celebration Honors Gilbert Cox at Home

Mrs. Gilbert Cox of Walma entertained informally Wednesday evening for her husband Gilbert Cox on his birthday anniversary. Guests enjoyed card games and prizes awarded to Mrs. R. A. Bailey Jr. and Mrs. Clifford Roberts. A collation was served at a decorated dining table with a large birthday cake and peony bouquets throughout.

Gilbert Cox Walma R. A. Bailey, Jr Clifford Roberts

Mrs. Rhodes Hosts Evening of Music and Games

Mrs. J. H. Rhodes entertained a group of friends Wednesday evening at her Washington street home. The gathering featured piano and vocal selections, music and games, followed by refreshments.

J. H. Rhodes Washington Street

D. E. Bridge Club Meets for Social Afternoon

Members of the D. E. Bridge Club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Harvey Booker’s Garfield avenue home for a social afternoon of bridge. Awards went to Mrs. Maurice Boyd and Mrs. Jack Wilson, with lunch served by the hostess and her daughter Pauline assisting. In two weeks Mrs. Jack Evans of West Cherry street will host.

D. E. Bridge Club Harvey Booker Garfield Avenue Maurice Boyd Jack Wilson Pauline Jack Evans West Cherry Street

Card Party Hosted With Bingo And 500 Games

Mrs E B Ray and Mrs Nora McCann hosted at McCann residence featuring bingo and 500. Prizes awarded to Mrs Calbert Mrs W R Jaxtheimer Milton Cunningham Louis Whitman Mrs Eva Stevenson and William Stevenson. Seventy five guests enjoyed refreshments. attendees from Enon Valley Ellwood City and Freeport.

E. B. Ray Hillcrest Avenue Nora McCann Neshannock Avenue Calbert W. R. Jaxtheimer Milton Cunningham Louis Whitman Eva Stevenson William Stevenson Enon Valley Ellwood City Freeport

West Side Club Hosts Cards Night at Carson Street

The West Side club met at Mrs. John Rooney's on Carson street with prizes awarded to Mrs. Charles Wells Mrs. Frank Steckel and Mrs. John Carr. Lunch followed served by the hostess and sister Mrs. Winnifred OConnor. They plan a two week reunion with Mrs. Richard Hannon. Bouquets of roses decorated the rooms.

West Side Club John Rooney Carson Street Charles Wells Frank Steckel John Carr Winifried O'Connor Richard Hannon Mahoning Avenue

Delightful party for weekend guests at North Bay street home

Mr and Mrs J Bert James of North Bay street hosted a Wednesday evening gathering for weekend guests. Mr and Mrs John Kirk Junior and family of Beaver Cards were featured as main diversion. Honors were awarded to Mrs Cecil Logan and Foster McEwen. Refreshments served to close the evening at a green and white decorated table.

J. Bert James North Bay Street John Kirk Beaver Cecil Logan Foster McEwen

Theatre party hosts delight Colonial Club members

Misses Vida George and Rose Ciamploi entertained Colonial Club members at a theatre party Thursday evening. A lunch followed at a local Inn. The next regular session is set for July 2 with hostess Fannie Manto of East Home Street.

Colonial Club Vida George Rose Ciamploi Fannie Manto East Home Street

Quilt Club Plans All Day Event at Mrs Ellis White Home

Members of the Wednesday Quilt ide Club will be entertained all day Wednesday June 17 at the home of Mrs Ellis White on the Harlansburg road.

Ellis White Harlansburg Road

Epworth Women Meet Thursday for church dedication plans

The Epworth Women's Bible class met at the home of Mrs. Harry Marshall on North Crawford Avenue for their monthly session. Mrs. Claude McMichael led the business meeting planning the July 12 church dedication and related activities.

Harry Marshall Crawford Avenue Epworth Claude McMichael H. Hogue George T. Weingartner H. G. Voorhees C. E. Miller J. A. Weingartner

O. E. A. Club Hosts Card Evening at Irwin Home

O. E. A. Club members gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Harry Irwin's residence on Du Shane street. Mrs. W. C. Clingensmith and Mrs. Sol Davies were special guests as tables of cards filled the hours. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Clingensmith and Mrs. F. H. Jordan, with the club favor going to Mrs. Thomas Nolan. A dainty collation followed served by Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Clingensmith. In two weeks, Mrs. W. H. Tanney will host the club.

O. E. A. Club Harry Irwin DuShane Street W. C. Clingensmith Sol Davies Clingensmith F. H. Jordon Thomas Nolan

Iona Kensington Members Meet at Hillcrest Avenue Home

Iona Kensington members gathered at Mrs. David Francis’s Hillcrest avenue home on Thursday afternoon. Cards dominated activities with Mrs. W. J. Brenneman and Mrs. Cora Duffner taking the success awards. A delicious menu was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs. L. H. Gormley’s Euclid avenue home in two weeks.

Iona Kensington David Francis Hillcrest Avenue W. J. Brenneman Cora Duffner L. H. Gormley Euclid Avenue

Sunshine Girls Club Meeting Plans and Awards

The Sunshine Girls Club held a regular session on Dewey avenue with Genevieve Domico presiding. Gladys Shannon Lillian Earhart and Mary Giccomine won prizes during game time and Miss Earhart and Miss Giccomine helped serve lunch. Angeline Giccomine will host the club on June 23.

Sunshine Girls Club Genevieve Domico Dewey Avenue Gladys Shannon Lillian Earhart Mary Giccomine

1907 Club gathers for card evening at local inn

Mrs William Howley hosts the 1907 Club meeting at a local inn. Four tables of cards prize winners Mrs Law rence Stevenson and Mrs Frank Steckel. Lunch ends the evening as decor reflects the season. Next meeting slated for September.

William Howley Lawrence Stevenson Frank Steckel

G T E Club Hosts Card Evening at Mrs Price Home

G T E Club members enjoyed a card evening at Mrs George Price on East Washington street. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Cecil Logan Mrs Charles Richardson and Mrs George Starr. Refreshments were served and the meeting adjourned. Mrs Cecil Logan of Brooklyn avenue will entertain in two weeks.

G. T. E. Club George Price East Washington Street Cecil Logan Charles Richardson George Starr Brooklyn Avenue

Doyle At Home For Piano Tuning Orders

W. C. Doyle, at 225 Edgewood Avenue, is taking piano tuning orders by phone 1272-J. The notice specifies home service availability and contact details.

W. C. Doyle Edgewood Avenue

Baird Missionary Society Tureen Dinner

The Baird Missionary Society of Highland United Presbyterian church plans a one o'clock luncheon on Monday June 15 at Mrs R D Rhodes Sumner avenue home. Guest speaker will be Mrs A B Foster of New Wilmington currently on a sabbatical year in India. Members will bring a tureen of food and table service.

R. D. Rhodes Sumner Avenue Baird Missionary Society Highland United Presbyterian Church A. B. Foster New Wilmington India

L A B Club Social Sets Breakfast at Cascade Park

Mrs Flora Cunningham hosted the L A B club on Thursday with bingo and prizes for Mrs John Sweet Mrs John Shaffer and Mrs Annabella McFadden. A breakfast was planned for Cascade Park on Thursday morning June 18 at 7 30. Special guest Mrs Francis Drake attended and Mrs Howard McLymonds will host the next meeting in two weeks.

Flora Cunningham Grant Street Cascade Park John Sweet John Shaffer Annabella McFadden Francis Drake Howard McClymonds Meyer Avenue

Armstrong Walton Family Reunion at Liberty Grange Hall

The 18th annual Armstrong and Walton reunion gathered over 100 at Liberty grange hall on Harlansburg road Wednesday June 10. William D Walton presided as chairman and officers elected include President William D Walton Vice-President Elmer Armstrong Secretary Mrs. James A Hogue Treasurer William H Walton. The table committee featured Mrs. Jennie Walton and Mrs. Ted Longwell. The next reunion will be held at the same place on the same day.

Armstrong

O. N. T. Club Social At Miss Fee’s Home

Miss Peg Fee hosted the O. N. T. club on North street Thursday for a social session. Five hundred was the main diversion and Ceil Kitty and Ceil Kennedy won the honor prizes. A late lunch was served by the hostess and her mother Mrs. J. B. Fee. A dinner is planned for June 18 at Cascade Park, with the regular session at the home of Francis Hellstein on Raymond street in two weeks.

Peg Fee North Street O. N. T. Club Ceil Kitty Ceil Kennedy J. B. Fee Cascade Park Francis Hellstein Raymond Street

Rainbow club gathers for games and prize at Maybray home

Rainbow club members met at 828 Morton street Thursday with several special guests. Tables of 500 were played as the main pastime and lunch followed. Mrs. Thomas Evans received the club prize used in decorating the rooms.

Rainbow Club A. D. Maybray Morton Street A. L. Conn Robert Maybray George Keeling A. L. Conn, Jr Robert Thompson Thomas Evans

N. E. W. S. Club Meeting and Prizes at Mrs Wagner Home

Club members met Thursday at Mrs Minnie Wagner’s home on Clearview avenue with bingo as the feature. Prizes went to Mrs Edith McLaughlin and Mrs Mary Matthews. Mrs Margaret Beeder won the club favor. In two weeks Mrs Nora Wogan will host.

Minnie Wagner Clearview Avenue Edith McLaughlin Mary Matthews Margaret Beeder Nora Wogan Youngstown

Birthday Dinner Honors Husband on 23rd Anniversary

Mrs. E. L. McKissick hosted a birthday dinner for her husband at 228 Fern Street with 10 guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Burdett, Miss Dorothy Burdett, Miss Wilda Seaton, Mr and Mrs. Arthur Lundy, Helen McKissick, William Burdett, and the honored guest.

E. L. McKissick Fern Street R. A. Burdett Dorothy Burdett Wilda Seaton Arthur Lundy Helen McKissick William Burdett

Y S B Class Hosts Tureen Dinner At Third United Presbyterian

Members of Section A of the Y. S. B. class at the Third United Presbyterian Church enjoyed a tureen dinner Wednesday with Mrs. Fannie Bevan and Mrs. S. H. Mettam as associate hostesses. Yellow and white decorations filled the tables and a prepared menu was served. A business session followed by social time capped the evening. The group will meet again on Thursday June 25 for the regular event with the location to be announced.

Third United Presbyterian Church Fannie Bevan S. H. Mettam

Good Time Club Hosts Card Party on DuShane Street

Mrs. Edith Clement hosted Good Time club members on DuShane street with special guests Mrs. Bert Weber and Mrs. W. Wogan. Guests enjoyed a card session followed by a dainty collation. prizes were awarded to Mrs. Jesse Brown and Mrs. Gladys Wendt. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.

Edith Clement DuShane Street Bert Weber W. Wogan Jesse Brown Gladys Wendt

Kokonut Klub Plans Dinner At Cascade Park

The Kokonut Klub met at Anna Roths home on Pol lock avenue Thursday evening with 500 enjoyed as the main pastime. They planned a dinner at Cascade Park on Monday evening June 15. Guests were served a rose decorated dining room and rose favors made by Sue Roth. Hostess Mrs Roth and Mrs M Masters assisted with the menu. Miss Elizabeth Ungar of Sampson street will host in two weeks.

Kokonut Klub Anna Roth Pollock Avenue Cascade Park Sue Roth Roth

Local Socials Honor Peggy Dent Before Cleveland Move

Misses Barbara Nesbit and Lora Post hosted twenty couples at a pavilion on Thursday evening to honor Peggy Dent who will move to Cleveland Ohio Saturday. Dancing was the feature and refreshments were served. The younger set included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Anderson Mrs. David Nesbit Mrs. T C Post Mrs. Clara Black and Mrs. James Dent.

Barbara Nesbit Lora Post Peggy Dent Cleveland Glen Anderson David Nesbit T. C. Post Clara Black James Dent

Niece Thelma Williams Graduates From Missoula University

Mr and Mrs Charles K McMullen of Euclid avenue announce their niece Thelma Williams graduated from Missoula University in Missoula Montana on June 8 She trained at Oak Street School and is the daughter of R Z Williams formerly of Crawford avenue New Castle now Lewiston Montana

Charles K. McMullen Euclid Avenue Thelma Williams Missoula University Missoula Mont Miss Wiliams Oak Street School R. Z. Williams Crawford Avenue New Castle Lewiston

Bridge Party At Mrs Mills On Boyles Avenue

Members of the B Y C Club met with Mrs Matin Mills on Boyles avenue Thursday evening for a regular session. Bridge was the main pastime with favors awarded to Mrs Dewey Shifflett and Mrs Trevor Griffith. Lunch followed, served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Robert Rose who will entertain in two weeks on Beckford street.

B. Y. C. Club Matin Mills Boyles Avenue Dewey Shifflett Trevor Griffith Robert Rose Beckford Street

McCasland Takes Camp Tecumseh Post Then Latrobe Honor

Miss Elva McCasland former Shenango teacher and coach left Sunday for Camp Tecumseh at Lake Edinboro where she serves as senior counselor and riding instructor. Next fall she will join Latrobe high school as head of physical education and supervisor of grade school.

Elva McCasland Shenango High School Camp Tecumseh Lake Edinboro Miss McCasland Latrobe High School

St. Joseph Weekly Club Hosts Evening Card Session

The St. Joseph Weekly Club will entertain with card games at their hall on South Jefferson Street this evening starting at 8 30.

St. Joseph South Jefferson St

Tea Party Delights Beckford Street Birthday Celebration

Mrs H B McConnell hosted a tea party Thursday afternoon at her Beckford street home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Sisters and nieces attended. Mrs Thomas Baird poured, and Mrs Clai McConahy and Mrs Clarence McConnell served cakes and candies as summer flowers adorned the table. The event featured radio music and conversation, with guests presenting gifts to the honoree.

H. B. McConnell Beckford Street Thomas Baird Clai McConahy Clarence McConnell

Ladies of Lions Entertain Husbands at Dinner

The Ladies of the Lions Club host a Monday dinner at Worth Grange Hall with husbands as guests. They anticipate an excellent menu and a lively program, building on the success of last year’s inaugural affair.

Lions Club Worth Grange Hall Lions

Loyal Band Class Holds Regular Meeting at Third United Presbyterian

The Loyal Band Class of the Third United Presbyterian church met for a monthly business and social session in the church classroom led by president Mrs. Joe Wardman. Missionary Esther Mover spoke on India, Bessie Davidson was welcomed as a new member, and plans were made for a July 14 breakfast at the Park with refreshments served by Mary Aiken Marie Bixler and Grace Cameron.

Third United Presbyterian Church Joe Wardman Esther Mover India Bessie Davidson Mary Aiken Marie Bixler Grace Cameron

Ladies Bible Class Plans June Picnic at Home of Mrs Hanna Carnes

Loyal Ladies Bible Class of Calvary Presbyterian met Thursday with seventeen members. Earl Powell led the session and planned a June 25 picnic at Mrs Hanna Carnes’s East New Castle home. A short program featured music and readings by Mrs George Lawrence and Mrs Elgie Ferry. Refreshments were served by Mrs Roy Houk, Mrs Elgie Ferry, and Mrs Matt Kalajainen.

Loyal Ladies Bible Class Calvary Presbyterian Church Earl Powell Hanna Carnes East New Castile I. A. Lytle George Lawrence Elgie Ferry Roy Houk Matt Kalajainen Clara Johnston Homer Houk Jack Kalajainen

Twenty First White-Thompson Family Reunion Set

The twenty first annual reunion of the White Thompsons will be held Thursday June 25 at Willard Grange Hall on Frew Mill road.

Willard Grange Frew Mill Road

E T W Kingston Members Plan Breakfast at Cascade Park

Members of the E. T. W. Kingston will hold a breakfast at Cascade Park on Thursday morning June 18 at 9 o clock replacing the regular meeting.

E. T. W. Kensington Cascade Park

Twenty Eighth Hennon Family Reunion Planned at Willow Grove

The twenty-eighth annual reunion of the Hennon families will be held at Willow Grove on Thursday, June 18.

Willow Grove

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Butler Chichesters Pills Takenoothsr Mather Mathers Mather Bros E. Wash. St C. E. A. Club Sunshine Girls E. M. McCreary Monroe St Robert Mackie Sherwin-Williams North St Cascade ROYAL Baird Society L. A. B. Club N. E. W. S. Club S. L. Club S. L James McGivern Laurel Boulevard Stella Malloy P. P Capitola George Lowers Young Street Metzler Cecil Bowles Castel-Nova Castle Beach Good Time Club P. E. O. Sisterhood Loyal Ladies Missionary Meeting Women’s Missionary Society of Croton Avenue Methodist Church Phillips Street D. D. Sleppy Earl Cook T. Armstrong Ida White Floyd McClelland Fred Hill Leona Nolan Anna Williams Caldwell Hennon Weingartner M. E. Church Butler Road Gerson Will Gerson Pt Tweee Eastman Ares Kookery Eastmans Gerson's Roger Jack Gerson Jeweler Fenn Theatre Bldg New Castle, PA N. Mercer St
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