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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
3
The thirty second Gibson reunion will be held June 18 at East New Castle grange hall on the New Castle Ellwood road. A basket picnic will be served at noon. The twenty ninth annual Taylor descendants reunion will meet at Willard grange hall on Saturday June 28 at 6 30 o clock EST.
Miss Mary Louise Ward and Walter Eakin Withers plan a June 18 wedding at St John’s Lutheran Church in New Castle. The couple will be married in an open ceremony at 7 30 PM with Ruth Hartman as maid of honor and Donald Withers as best man. ushers are Robert Cunningham and David Summers. At the New Castle Business and Professional Women’s Club dinner, officers for 1947 48 were installed led by Mrs Katherine Carpenter.
Miss Marie Dellaverson and Anthony Fontana, cousins, were honored at a graduation party in Savoia hall hosted by their mothers Mrs. Thomas Fontana and Mrs. Sandy Dellaverson. About 200 guests attended as blue and white streamers decorated the hall and a dainty lunch followed. The hosts included Mrs. Jennie Venditto and others. Dellaverson plans to continue as a sales clerk, Fontana pursues a musical career toward becoming a pianist.
Hyannis Mass June 12 Thomas Johnson announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his daughter Miss Helen Johnson to Jerrold R Ward of New Castle Pa He is a navy veteran of three years service and a Georgetown University student in foreign relations The wedding is set for 7 p m June 14 at the First Baptist church of Hyannis Mass
North Carolina Hospital Nurses Alumnae plan a meeting at 8 pm on Monday June 16 in the home of Mrs. Eleanor Coen 420 Court Street New Castle.
The forthcoming marriage of Miss Helen Ross daughter of Sam Ross Butler avenue and Frank Pazzo lare son of Mr and Mrs D Pazzo lare Hillsville is set for June 23 at St Josephs church. The ceremony starts at 10 am with a reception at 7:30 pm at Morton street hall.
Members of the B. and C. Veterans met at Ecclesian hall on South Jefferson Street. Prizes were won by Mrs. Sarah Deegan Mrs. R. L. Mann Mrs. J. D. Thompson and C. R. Duckworth. The annual picnic is set for Cascade Park on Wednesday August 13 after noon with supper in the grove.
Miss Catherine Trott daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Trott 12120 Francis Place married Edward Brewster of the Y M C A son of Edward Brewster Jr of Cleveland Ohio on May 24 Rev O N Shields officiated at a double ring ceremony at the bride’s home A aqua street length dress with roses and sweetpeas for the bride Maid of honor Bertelie Gwin wore blue Best man was Rceri Trott A breakfast reception followed at the bride’s home and a wedding dinner for 50 guests A wedding trip to Boston Massachusetts followed and the couple return to the bride’s home with her parents to receive friends
Mrs Everett Fishburn entertained the A J Gooch Class of Hoover Heights Tabernacle with co host Mrs Ermina Guntrum. Devotions were led by Mrs Thelda Hennon and Miss Mollie Saylor. Lunch served by Mrs Fishburn and Mrs Guntrum. Next meeting at Braden Walker country place with Mrs Eli Muntean co host.
The Annual Fullerton-Sharpe reunion will be held at Westfield Grange Hall on Saturday June 14. Additional Society on Page 10.
Miss Corinne Trehorne bride elect of June 19 received a personal shower hosted by Miss Betty Lowery at 412 Young Street. Twelve guests enjoyed pink and green decor, luncheon candles and flowers, and gift array. Trehorne is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trehorne of 308 Winter Avenue. The open ceremony with Ira M. Ramsey of 220 Fairfield Avenue is set for June 19 at First Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Paul J Kelley of 702 Harbor street celebrate their silver wedding on Friday June 13 with a small home reception and plan a family reunion with Fathers Day at the daughter Mrs Thomas Johnston [] home in Cochranton. They married June 13 1922 in Granite City Illinois and have lived here since. Mr Kelley works for the B and O Railroad. Their two daughters Pauline Kelley Johnston and Faren Kay remain at home. Mrs Kelleys sister Mrs Billy Wender of St Louis Mo is visiting and will join the anniversary events.
East Side Garden club met for its June luncheon at 124 East Wallace Avenue the home of Mrs Scott T McEntire. Mrs J Russell Urmson and Mrs Manley R Bates poured at luncheon as each member brought a rose from her garden. The program and business were briefed as members prepared to attend a funeral service. A combined duty program and picnic are planned for July 9 at Mrs E L Davenport’s cottage on Slippery Rock.
Betty Mae Crane daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Crane of 833 Hazel street married Lewis J Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fletcher of Salem Ohio formerly of New Castle in a June 2 evening ceremony at First Baptist church. Rev Oliver W Hurst officiated the single ring rites. The bride wore light blue with brown accessories and a corsage of roses and carnations. Attendant was Mrs August Windisch who also served as best man for the groom. Mrs Fletcher works at Shenango Pottery and Mr Fletcher attends a Pittsburgh watchmakers school.
Members of the Hi Lo club were entertained at Mrs. Eugene Gardner's Oakwood Avenue home on Wednesday. Marilyn Beatty Mrs. Albert Vannasae and Mrs. Benny Newkirk won prizes for 500. A lunch was served with Mrs. Bert Baker aiding. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Gail McCoy's 409 Hutchison Street residence.
Wednesday evening members of the P G club gathered at Miss Catherine Eve’s Superior street home for five hundred. First prize went to Mrs Kate Lang and second to Mrs Sara Nickum. Hostess with her sister Mrs Sara Nickun served a dainty lunch. Next meeting set for July 23 at Mrs Joseph Eve Jr 111 Weidler avenue.
The Women’s Bowling League of the New Castle Store closed its season with a 6:30 dinner in New Wilmington. Four teams attended. Louella Rowe earned the top average, Mary Edmundson second, Grace Kelly third. Hazel Colnet won a door prize. Luella Rowe was elected treasurer for the coming season. Mrs. Lillian Edmunds organized the arrangements.
The Bennett Bible class originally set for June 13 is postponed to Friday evening June 20. The gathering will be in the parlors of the First Christian Church.
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