Oberlin College to grant degree to Margaretta Hess
Margaretta Elizabeth Hess of New Castle will receive a bachelor of school music degree at Oberlin College’s 102nd commencement on June 18. A senior in the Oberlin Conservatory, she has been a leading soprano in the A Cappella Choir and a member of the Elizabethan Singers, and has directed the Episcopal junior choir. She also belongs to the Oberlin Musical Union and School Music Choruses, and will perform with the Women's Band in the commencement orchestra and concert.
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Oberlin
Margaretta Elizabeth Hess
Neshannock Avenue
New Castle
Oberlin College
Miss Hess
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Margaret D. Hess
Elizabethan Singers
Episcopal Church Choir
Oberlin Musical Union
School Music Choruses
Ashe
Olympia guests depart from the Martins home
Mrs Raymond W. Weller and Mrs SW G Redpath of Olympia Washington, who had been house guests at the home of Mr and Mrs J F Martin on Young Street, left for their home this morning.
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Raymond W. Weller
SW. G. Redpath
Olympia
Wash
J. F. Martin
Young Street
Local residents attend commencement exercises
Mr and Mrs W A Duff and their children Nancy and William of Leisure Avenue left for Northampton to attend their daughter June Duff’s Smith College graduation. Miss Shirley Gordon of Highland Avenue also left for the east for commencement after her recent graduation from Pennsylvania College for Women in Pittsburgh. Her parents Mr and Mrs H L Gordon and brother Loring returned from commencement activities.
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W. A. Duff
Nancy
William
Leasure Avenue
Northampton
June Duff
Smith College
Shirley Gordon
Highland Avenue
East
Charming hostess hosts A. G. P club gathering
Mrs. Tillie Hartman entertained A. G. P club members at Mrs. Howard Robinsons Walnut street home. Three tables of five hundred were played. Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Clarke and Mrs. J. A. Earl. Special guests included Mrs. William Edmundson and Mrs. Frank Robinson. Next meeting time and place to be announced.
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Tillie Hartman
A. G. P Club
Howard Robinson
Walnut Street
Robert Clarke
J. A. Earl
William Edmundson
Frank Robinson
Phyllis Venditto Weds Rocco P. Viggiano
Miss Phyllis Rita Venditto daughter of Michael Venditto of 107 West Lawrence street married Rocco P. Viggiano son of Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale Viggiano of 506 South Jefferson street this morning at 9 in St. Joseph church Rev. Fr. Joseph Doerr officiated. The couple will honeymoon through New York state after a noon wedding dinner at The Castleton.
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Phyllis Rita Venditto
Michael Venditto
West Lawrence Street
Rocco P. Viggiano
Pasquale Viggiano
South
Jefferson Street
St. Joseph Church
Joseph Doerr
Angeline Colella
Johanna Hill
Jack Sapienza
Castleton
Hospital Club Ends Season of Activities
The New Castle Hospital Emergency club held its last regular meeting of the season with many in attendance. Mrs. James Barnes presided as hostess and the group sewed on garments for immediate hospital use. Prizes went to Mrs. Joseph Heaney Jr and Mrs. Julia Hannon. A breakfast outing was planned for June 26 at 8 o'clock in Cascade Park grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Hospital
James Barnes
Joseph Heaney, Jr
Julia Hannon
Cascade Park
Y. M. M. Club Social at Walmo Home
Mrs Grace Houk hosted Y M M club members at her Walmo residence for a card party. Mrs Olive Hoover won the honor score award. Next gathering is planned for Tuesday July 2 with Mrs Pauline Houk of Sampson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Houk
Walmo
Olive Hoover
Lynch
Pauline Houk
Sampson Street
Miss Gertrude Weschler Graduates in Music at Villa Maria
Miss Gertrude Ann Weschler daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Weschler Hoyt Apartments receives a Bachelor of Science in Music and a conservatory diploma at Villa Maria Erie Pa She earned a gold medal for musical achievement delivered the senior farewell address and composed the college song during her four years at college.
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Gertrude Ann Weschler
W. T. Weschler
Hoyt Apartments
Villa Maria College
Erie
Miss Weschler
Conservatory
Newlyweds Ayers H Peterson plan New England motor trip
Mr and Mrs Ayers H Peterson recently wed at Grove City in the First Presbyterian Church with Rev C H Williamson officiating. The couple, Miss Della Absalom of 817 Arlington Ave and Ayers of 833 Almira Ave New Castle, will make their home in New Castle and tour the New England States after the June 10 ceremony.
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Ayers H. Peterson
New England States
Grove City
Della Absalom
Arlington Avenue
May B Drylie and Kenneth H Miller to Wed in Wilkinsburg
May B Drylie of Wilkinsburg and Kenneth H Miller of Swissdale will marry at 7 PM on June 15 in the bride's Wilkinsburg home. They will reside in Swissvale after their wedding trip, with friends welcomed after September 1. The bride elect is an Indiana State Teachers College graduate and Miller is a Westminster graduate.
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May B. Drylie
David A. Drylie
Wilkinsburg
Kenneth H. Miller
D. E. Miller
Swissdale
Swissvale
Indiana State Teachers College
Miller
Westminster
Miss Estella Wilson Hosts T. O. T. Club Night
Miss Estella Wilson of Franklin avenue entertained the T. O. T. club on Wednesday night with cards and music. Prizes were won by Coletta Pressel and Goldie Householder. Refreshments were served. In two weeks Miss Rose Ritchie of Grant street will receive the club.
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Estella Wilson
Franklin Avenue
T. O. T. Club
Coletta Pressel
Goldie Householder
Rose Ritchie
Grant Street
Club members enjoy card games at Mrs Dennis Donegan
Members of the 1923 S. L. club met at Mrs Dennis Donegan on Leasure Avenue Wednesday evening for cards. Three tables were in play with trophies awarded to Mrs Frank Zimmerly and Mrs James Hannon. Ethel Margaret Donegan assisted the hostess during refreshments.
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S. L
Dennis Donegan
Leasure Avenue
Frank Zimmerly
James Hannon
Ethel Margaret Donegan
Easy Aces Club Shower Honors Bride Helen Geary Jun kin
Easy Aces Club members held a dinner shower at a local club house for Mrs Joseph Junkin nee Helen Geary. An electric clock was presented to the bride, Pokeno prizes awarded to Mrs Elizabeth Boyles, and several guests were welcomed as new members.
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Easy Aces Club
Joseph Junkin
Helen Geary
Pokeno
Elizabeth Boyles
Hanna Rubenson
Freda Drumm
Clifford Zeigler
Elizabeth Foskitt
Hillcrest Avenue
John F. Smith Celebrates 81st Birthday in New Castle
New Castle residents note the quiet birthday of John F. Smith at his daughter Mrs. Jennie Connor’s home on Euclid Avenue. He turns 81 after a four month illness and enjoys messages, gifts, and visits from friends and relatives.
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New Castle
John F. Smith
Jennie Connor
Euclid Avenue
Smith
G K W Club Hosts Informal Meeting and Card Party
At a regular G. K. W. club meeting on Wednesday evening hosted by Mrs. Edwin Medard of Morton street, special guests included Mrs. Laura John Mrs. Jean Keeley and Mrs. J. W Woodend visiting at the John Frampton home. An informal card session preceded luncheon with pink and white decorations. In two weeks Mrs. A. W. Scott of Whippo street will entertain.
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G. K. W. Club
Edwin Medard
Morton Street
Laura John
Jean Keeley
J. W Woodend
John Frampton
Highland Heights
Cyrus Dickson
A. W. Scott
Whippo Street
Central Presbyterian G H M class hosts tureen supper
The G H M class members of Central Presbyterian Church held a tureen dinner party Wednesday at Mrs. Frank Sherger's Gardner home. Hosts included Mrs. Sherger Mrs. Campbell Lillian Donaldson and Mrs. William Donaldson. Eighteen members and seven guests attended a season flower decorated meal followed by informal social time.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Frank Sherger
Gardner
Campbell
Lillian Donaldson
William Donaldson
F O F Club Social Hosted by Mrs Gunnett in Randolph Street
Mrs Theodore Gunnett hosted F O F Club members on Randolph Street with Mrs Dewey Glass and Mrs George Gunnett as special guests. Prizes were won by Mrs Sam Thomas and Mrs Fances Cope. A late collation followed. The club plans a June 26 gathering at Mrs Charles Brest’s home on Dewey Avenue for an informal social event.
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Theodore Gunnett
Randolph Street
F. O. F. Club
Dewey Glass
George Gunnett
Sam Thomas
Fances Cope
Charles Brest
Dewey Avenue
Miss Jessie Harper Hosts Guards Club Event At Rose Avenue
Miss Jessie Harper entertained the Guards club of W E A Review No 98 at her Rose avenue home on Wednesday evening. Associate hostesses Mrs Margaret Hammond and Mrs Anna Glitch helped plan a charming evening of games. The 500 games were won by Miss Anna Patterson and Mrs Florence Miller who received prizes. The home was decorated with roses and a tasty lunch was served after the games.
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Jessie Harper
Guards Club
W. E. A. Review
Rose Avenue
Margaret Hammond
Anna Glitch
Anna Patterson
Florence Miller
Temple Israel Sisterhood Luncheon Marks President's Day
Temple Israel Sisterhood hosts closing luncheon and President's Day on Tuesday June 18 at 1 pm in the temple. Guest speaker is Mrs J C Newman of Cleveland Ohio. Special guest Mrs Ralph Wertheimer formerly Marian Ehrlich of this city. Mrs Harry Botwin acts as mistress of ceremonies and Mrs M Schoenberger organizes the luncheon.
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Temple Israel Sisterhood
Temple
J. C. Newman
Cleveland
Ralph Wertheimer
Marian Ehrlich
Harry Botwin
M. Schoenberger
Card Party Winners Named At Mrs O Laughlin Home
A 1907 Club gathering on Wednesday at Mrs Joseph O Laughlin’s West Washington street home offered a contest for members. Prizes went to Mrs B Stevenson, Mrs J C Carr, and Mrs Fred Beard. Lunch followed. Dorothy assisted. Mrs B Stevenson to host at Mrs Fred Beard’s home on Ryan avenue in two weeks.
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Joseph O’laughlin
West Washington Street
B. Stevenson
J. C. Carr
Fred Beard
Dorothy
Ryan Avenue
Picnic at Dorothy Baldwin's Home by Croton Avenue Church
After hiking to the Butler road home of Miss Dorothy Baldwin the Live Wire class of the Croton Avenue M E church enjoyed a lunch at a loaded picnic table on a pleasant Wednesday afternoon. Miss Baldwin led with several musical numbers and a picnic supper ended the gathering.
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Dorothy Baldwin
Butler Road
Croton Avenue M. E
Miss Baldwin
Birthday Party Honors Miss Julia Boston at Hutchinson Home
Guests gathered at 411 Hutchinson Street for a birthday party honoring Miss Julia Boston. Music and dancing entertained the attendees, followed by refreshments, with the honoree receiving many gifts.
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Les Harris
Hutchinson Street
Julia Boston
Business and Professional Women's Club Picnic Named
At 6 o'clock next Monday the Business and Professional Women's club will meet at the Rae Muirhead cottage Lakewood for a picnic. The dinner ends an attendance contest with the losing team captain Mary Wilson and winners captain Mary Guy as honored guests.
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Business and
Rae Muirhead Cottage
Lakewood
Mary Wilson
Mary Guy
Sunday school picnic at Gaston Park with St Vitus class
The St Vitus church Sunday school class taught by Miss Julia Fornataro held a picnic at Gaston Park on Wednesday. About 20 boys enjoyed ball games and park amusements while a lunch was served. Louise Pizzitola and Amelia Iacobucci assisted Miss Fornataro.
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Gaston Park
St. Vitus Church
Julia Fornataro
Louise Pizzitola
Amelia Iacobucci
Fornatro
Birthday Party Honors Local Figures With Music at Home
A Wednesday birthday gathering celebrated James Davis and Charles Barckley turning 18 with a party at Harrison Street. The Merry Ramblers entertained and contests preceded lunch served by Mrs Barckley after cards. Seven places were set.
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James Davis
Harrison Stret
Charles Barckley
Merry Ramblers
Barckley
Sherbine Pontius Family Reunion Held June 26
The Sherbine and Pontius families plan a reunion at Albert Smith’s home on the Highland Heights New Wilmington road on Wednesday June 26. Local relatives are invited to attend and share in the gathering and activities scheduled for the day.
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Sherbine and Pontius
Albert Smith
Highland Heights
New Wilmington Road
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Margaretta Hess
A. G. P. Club
Murphy’s
Winter Avenue
Jack Gerson
FBI
Stooges
Joe Penner
Phyllis Venditto
R. Viggiano
Hospital Club
Lawrence County
A Davis
10Th Avenue
Caliente
Pat O'Brien
Dolores
Meltar
Edward Everett
Horton
Leo Carrillo
New England
Peterson
Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire
Mississippi
Bing Crosby
W. C. Fields
Joan Bennett
Queenie Smith
Patsy Kelly
Thelma Todd
Dartmouth Days
Tureen
Sherger Home
Reynolds, Summers & McCann’s
Dad
Dohi
Fortune Shoes
Edgerton Shoes
Nunn
Summers and McCann
Charlie Ruggles
Boland
Math
Roscoe Karnes
Helen Mack
Katharine Cras
Charles Boyer Ball
Ube
Charley Chase
Lawrence Auto Co
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