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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1937

Page

3

Lovely Shower For Mary Whalen

Miss Gladie Biddle hosted a bridge shower in honor of Chum Mary Whalen bridg e elect. Guests included two out of town visitors Irene Howell and Mildred Shaw. Prizes Favors prizes and a traveling trophy were awarded and gifts were given to the honoree ahead of her June 30 wedding to Clarence Brown.

Gladie Biddle Laurel Boulevard Mary Whalen Lucille Emery Gretchen Smith Irene Howell Mildred Shaw Youngstown J.H. Biddle Charles Asselton Frank Wadlinker Miss Whalen Clarence Brown

Hadassah Delegates Elected for Regional Meet in Pittsburgh

Mrs. M Newmark and Mrs L Groden were chosen as delegate and alternate for the regional conference in Pittsburgh representing New Castle Hadassah. The board met at Mrs J Silvermans home on Wallace Avenue with additional members pledging to attend the all day session: Mrs J L F Kohn Mrs J Kulkin and Mrs J Silverman.

M. Newmark L. Groden Pittsburgh New Castle Hadassah J. Silverman Wallace Avenue JL. F. Kohn J. Kulkin

Variety Shower for Miss Alma Fankhauser

A luncheon and variety shower honored Miss Alma Fankhauser at Mrs. Joel McKee’s home 217 Edison Avenue on Friday evening. She is to wed John Calvin Kelso on Monday, June 21. Joint hostess was Mrs. Eugene A Delan. Guests from Fitchburg Mass and New Wilmington attended.

Joel McKee Edison Avenue Alma Fankhauser A. B. Fankhauser Hazelcroft Avenue John Calvin Kelso Eugene A. Delan Raymond Hall Fitchburg Mass David W. Ritchie New Wilmington

Wimodausis Picnic Plans Completed and Set

A Wimodausis committee meeting at Mrs. Anne Hartis home finalized plans for the annual Wimodausis picnic at Cascade Park on Wednesday June 16. Dinner at 1 pm, with contests and activities for all, guests urged to bring well filled screens and provisions. organizers include Mrs. Harris and many named club members.

Anne Hartis Highland Avenue Cascade Fark Grove Ray Horchler Slippery Rock Conservation Department The Woman's Club

Garden Forum to Meet Monday Evening

Garden Forum will meet Monday evening June 14 in the North Street school auditorium at 4 o clock. Mrs W A Howley the new president will conduct the meeting which as usual will be interesting and instructive. Added society on page seven.

Anna Johnson to Wed A Barnsley in City Engagement

Miss Anna Johnson of Boroline street announced her approaching marriage to Alfred Barnsley. A party hosted by Mrs Johnson featured a New Castle Dry Goods guest list, bridge games won by Mrs Edmunds, Mrs Drumm, and Mrs Douglas, and midget turtle place cards reading Anna and Alfred Soon.

Anna Johnson Boroline Street New Castle Dry Goods Company Alfred Barns-les Lillians Edmunds Freda Drumm Pearl Douglas Anna Alfred Zeitler-Francis A. P. Zeitler Chillicothe New Castle Jean Lenore Richard Elbert Francis R. E. Prancis Beckford Street Wellsburg W. Va

Hershey Auxiliary Picnic at McDowell Home

Sixty Hershey Auxiliary members and guests gathered at Dr. and Mrs. C. F. McDowell’s Fairfield Avenue home for the annual picnic. A devotional by Mrs. Hazen preceded mission letters from members abroad and a note from Mrs. Carl Gustafson in India. New member Mrs. Verne Dufford joined. fall meetings planned after welcoming guests and thanks to the hosts.

Hershey C. F. McDowell Fairfield Avenue A. B. Fankhauser Roy W. Hazen C. FP. McDowell Ralph McGoun Wilfred Thomas Harry Elder R. BE. Sturdy Mae Martin Mj. R. Mead Verne Dufford J. R. Furst Jimmy McIlvaine

Bell Phone Girls Honor Mrs Connolly Shower Event

A surprise shower for Mrs. E. Connelly formerly Astrid Nelson was held at Mrs. C. Shaffer’s Laurel Avenue home with 40 to 45 guests from the Bell Telephone group. Co-hostesses included Mildred and Marty Patterson Hilda Ward Trene Thomas Margaret Plush and Margaret Kelly. Guests enjoyed bridge bingo and 500 as red and white decor accented the luncheon. Awards went to Mrs. William Davis first Laure Logan second and Dorothy Fleming third. Park Breakfast Eight Cheerio club members met at Cascade Park for breakfast and planned the next meeting on Tuesday the 22nd at Mrs. Edward Kelly’s East Washington street home.

E. 5. Connelly Astrid Nelson C. Shaffer Laurel Avenue Mildred Marty Patterson Hilda Ward Trene Thomas Margaret Plush Margaret Kelly Bell Telephone Company Bridge, Bingo William Davis Laure Logan Dorothy Fleming

Federation Party Committees Named for June Card Party

Federation female club announces committee appointments for a June 18 Rainbow Terrace card party led by president Mrs Harold R McCulloch. Tickets chaired by Mrs R L Boyd with numerous assistants, prizes directed by Mrs J A McNeill, and entertainment overseen by Mrs T I Elliott Mrs Roy M Jamison and Mrs Thomas Lindsey.

Federation Rainbow Terrace Caseace Pack Harold R. McCulloch R. L. Boyd Irvine A. Ralph C. H W. Martin Margaret Reeder J. Ed Duff Carl Wilson Jesse D. Moore, Jr W. L. Cosel M. B. Dinsmore J. A McNeill W. E. Ferrer L. T. Moore George White G. D. Hildebrand Harry L. Gormiey E. D. Marvin A. FP. Furst C. T. Metzier E. H. Freeman New Wilmington Frank Krause Ellwood City L. FE. Springer John Hough J. D. Shelatree Wampum J. A. McNeill T. I. Elliott Roy’ M. Jamison Thomas Lindsey

McClain Stewart wedding at Aliquippa

A quiet Friday morning ceremony at Aliquippa United Presbyterian Church joined Ruth Virginia McClain and Philip S. Stewart in marriage. Rev H P Smith officiated as families witnessed the single ring service. A wedding dinner followed at the groom’s parents’ home with a fifteen place setting. The couple plans residence at 1144 Franklin Ave Aliquippa after a wedding trip. Mrs McClain is a 1937 New Castle High School graduate. Stewart attended Aliquippa High and works as an electrician at Jones and Laughlin Steel.

Aliquipipa United Presbyterian Church Ruth Virginia McClain A. B. McClain Catherine Street Philip S. Stewart J. H. Stewart Aliquippa H. PB. Smith James Purdyk Ethel Annabelle Stewart Franklin Avenue Stewart New Castle High School Aliquippa High Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation

Luncheon Spoon Club Guests Friday at Miss Marshall’s

Luncheon Spoon club members will be entertained Friday afternoon at one o'clock at Miss Jennie Marshall’s home on North Jefferson Street for a formal luncheon.

Spoon Spoon Club Jennie Marshall Jefferson Street

Jameson Hospital Nurses Class Honored

The Jameson Memorial hospital school of nurses training honored its senior class of 15 student nurses at a Friday night dinner in a downtown tea room attended by about 60 guests. Prizes were awarded to Eleanor Gibson Grace Parker Jessie Kildoo Helen Booker Betty Blackford and others with gifts from the alumnae and remarks from Miss Betty Blackford Miss Laura King and Mrs. Julia Hrdina. The graduates include Laura King Alice Simpson Helen Booker Vera McCoy Ruth Adams Rebecca Anderson Lucille Clelland Irene Carlson Maxine Craig Eleanor Gibson Marian Jackson Melva Snyder Ethel Murphy Lucille White and Betty Woleslagic.

First Christian Church Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nurses Training Jameson-Shinango Eleanor Gibson Irene Casillo Grace Parker Jessie Kildoo Helen Booker Betty Blackford Elma Hawthorne Maxine Craig Tins Cummings Melva Snyder Vera McCoy Laura King Julia Hrdina Jameson Memorial Hospital Elizabeth Taylor Alice Simpson Ruth Adams Rebecca Anderson Lucille, Clelland Irene Carlson Marian Jackson Ethel Murphy Lucille White Betty Woleslagic

Mahoning Valley Club Hosts Garden Talks at Edinburg

Mahoning Valley Garden club met at Mrs. C S McCulloughs Edinburg home for a program on Wild Flowers of Pennsylvania. A July 23 pilgrimage to Mill Creek Park Youngstown was planned. Talks on Sponges Flowers and Wildflowers were given by McCullough Hoffmaster and Matthews. Next meeting July 18 at Kelso home with Vera Cox and Belle Townsend. Meanwhile Central Presbyterian Women met at Mrs Frank Shergers Gardner for a missionary program and dinner for 22 with floral decor.

Mahoning C. S. McCullough Marjorie Wingerd George McClelland Marjorie McCandless Grant E. Fisher McClelland Santa Ana Calif Oscar Rhodes C. B. Wingerd Sherger Pulford Japan D. K. Thompson John Jones Shenango Conn Conzett Ritenour Dr. Wingerd

Kus Kus Ka Meek in New Castle DAK Chapter Meeting

Kus Kus Ka chapter Daughters of American Colonists held bi monthly meeting in downtown tearoom at 10 am. New officers led by Mrs John L Smery of New Castle were installed, with A list of vice presidents secretaries and treasurer from New Castle Beaver and Beaver Falls. Meetings resume in fall for the five district chapter.

Daughters of Fort le Bouef Waterford Erie Pennsylvania Pennsbury William Penn Mra John L. Smery New Castile M. Throckmorton Beaver T. J. Hamilton New Castle Benjamin Bessel W. A. Pond M. B. Dinsmore Royce Tall of H. E. Machesney

Shower Affair and Local Club Gatherings in June News

A week of social events captures bridesmaids showers and club activities across North Bea p and nearby streets. Lilian Lipp's wedding to George Marshall of Dayton Pa is celebrated with a home gathering and gifts while T J club hosts a dinner plan for June 14 at Mrs Nicholas Maciarello's South Mill Street home.

Large number at Little Flower Club event

Nine card and bingo tables were used at the Little Flower club gathering hosted by Mrs. M. A. Mescal on Spring St. Prizes went to Mrs. W. S. Kelly and Mrs. Catherine Murphy for 300, and to several guests for bingo. A birthday party revealed the engagement of Miss Antonetta Ferrara to Tony Laynes of Hillsville. Music filled the evening with a luncheon served by the hostess and daughter Mary Agnes.

Little Flower Club M. A. Mescal Spring St W. S. Kelly Catherine Murphy L. W. Wadlinger John Fulkerson Edward Sheridan P. Murray F. Meyers John Kelley C. P. MecCar A. Stetnard Mary Agnes Antonetta Ferrara Snoaio Ferrara Poliogk Avenue Tony Laynese Hillsville Hope Landolf Guy Staph

John F Smith to 83rd Birthday in New Castle Area

Sunday marks the 83rd birthday of John F Smith of Euclid avenue in New Castle. He has had better health this year after a pneumonia attack and plans visits with many friends on Sunday. He resides with his daughter Mrs Jennie L Connor.

John F. Smith Euclid Avenue Smith Jennie L. Connor

Mrs L M Mershimer Hosts Section F Meeting

Section F meets at Mrs L M Mershimer's home on East Washington street with Maude Fisher presiding and Sadie Mc Donalis directing devotionals. A brief business session preceded a social period with refreshments by Mrs J B Kennedy and Mrs P HE Sines. Next gathering June 25 at Mrs George Tribby's Warren avenue.

L. M. Mershimer L. B U. P East Washington Street Maude Fisher Sadie McDonalis J B, Kennedy George Tribby Warren Avenue

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Ellhurst Brenneman’s Market Ben and Ray, Mers Ment Harlem Metzler Brenneman Brenneman’s No Market Axe’s Market North Mitt St Miss Fankhauser Harris Harries Hammond Rachael Wilder W. A. Warner Laura French Jennie Martin J. R. Hodge Lucille Falls Mary Buzzard Idyling Wimner Ruth Titus L. R. Berkheimer Alf Sadler James Morgan Flora Motrietti Cartie Klingensmith Helen Barnhart Bertha Koonce A. de Remer Bertha Armstrong J. J. Ringer Ross Aubel Violet Chapman Elizabeth Strimater Mary Jarrett Elizabeth Wignall Wimodausis Garden Forum Kodaks Brady Camera Shop North Mercer St A&p Cor. Mill Washington Sta A. Barnsley Mcdowell BELL Mrs Connelly Pete Federation Party Committees Bethany Lutheran Mugara Edna Kirkwood Bethany Lutheran Church Hilyard Old Pittsburgh Road C Shifflet Hayard Nellie Taylor Paul Tait William Lee A. L. Whitacre Gricks Ed. Kelley John Young Mary Margaret Taylor Henry Lehman Ridley Wondersoft KOTEX Strouss Hirshberg Cascade Park Larry Featuring Bob Lamm Gents Withers Moi the Withers Co N. Mill St Jameson Hospital Mahoning Valley Edenburg F. T. Club O. F. T. Club Charles Erwin Chestnut Street Amy Calderwood William Bowen Lawrence Burgo Erwin Luwen Anne Calderwood Eddie Redman Neshannock Avene Ladies’ Auxiliary Col. Ogniel Leasure United Spanish War Veterans Legion Home Mrs. Bullano Anthony Bullano South Mill Street T. J. Club Nicholas Maciarello Charles Richards Jonny Mastrangelo Phyllis Maciarello Louis Gasper Carl Richards John Mastrangelo Eleanor Carvella George Ross Harry Ross Athe Crane Aie Assembliny Avuruay Ella Fulkerson Walnut Street Clara Pulkerton Chas. Thompson Jefferson Street Extension Woonlight 500 Club PF. H. Johnson Allen Street Moonlight 500 Club George Schlumberger F. H Johnson William Mitchell Carrie Williams Plorence Mitchell George Woodring Almira Avenue Mary Lou Johnson North Street Fred Stickle State Street Lawrence Rome A. E. Michael Covert Sixth Ward Firemen Bannow Brook Younstown Wick Mackey Sun Man Graceland Cemetery Graceland Cemetery Company Tele Graceland Cemetery Co Graceand Billy Glenn Cathedral Auditorium Fleming's Music Store Sam
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