Festivities Planned to Welcome Visiting Schoolgirls
Miss Ethel Foster and Miss Frances Hayes of Waco arrive to spend a week or two with Miss Dorothy Morehead. Harold C. Heck hosts a dinner at the Country Club this evening and Monday Miss Mary Harris hosts a small dinner at her North Jefferson Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Foster
Frances Hayes
Waco
Texas
Emma
Willard School
Dorothy Morehead
Fast Street
Harold C. Heck
Jefferson Street
Country Club
Mary Harris
North Jefferson Street
Dinner Honors Miss Bertie Frantz Former YWCA Director
Mrs Walter Grant hosted a dinner for six guests from the first YWCA basketball team in honor of Miss Bertie H Frantz physical director of the YWCA and city schools who left yesterday for New York City. Pink and white flowers decor and a Parisian ivory mirror gift highlighted the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie H. Frantz
New York City
Walter Grant
Mulberry Street
Miss Frantz
Frantz
Rigsell Melvin
Mabel Hutchison
Emily Rice
Mary Parsons
Farrell
Sue Cramer
Kensington Hostess Delights Bible Class Members
Members of Prof J R Sherrard s Bible class gathered at Kensington given by Mrs David Nes bitt of South Mill street Friday afternoon Sewing was the main activity The hostess was helped by her sister Miss Ruth Bland Miss Elizabeth Russell and Miss Elizabeth Francis At the next meeting on the second Friday of July with Mrs James of John street plans will be made for a picnic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Sherrard
Kensington
David Nesbitt
South Mill Street
Ruth Bland
Elizabeth Russell
Elizabeth Francis
James
John Street
G G G Kensington Plans July Basket Dinner
Mrs. Lee Fisher hosted G. G. G. Kensington members on East Washington Street Friday. Plans were laid for a basket dinner at the home of Hon. and Mrs. George Weingartner on Butler Road, set for early July. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. Louis Gordon on Neshannock Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Fisher
East Washington Street
Kensington
George Weingartner
Butler Road
Louis Gordon
Neshannock Avenue
Mrs Knox Farewell Courtesy for Mrs Knox and Guests
Mrs Elizabeth Mc Cready of Hast street hosted a Friday afternoon EF T C club gathering before Mrs Knox moves to Cleveland. Guests enjoyed the usual form of entertainment and were served refreshments by Miss Margaret Marshall and Miss Rachel Morehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Knox
Cleveland
Elizabeth McCready
Hast Street
EF. T. C
Margaret Marshall
Rachel Morehead
D. W. T. Girls Meet at Local Homes for Socials
The D. W. T. girls spent Friday evening at Miss Pearl Pritchard's Electric street home. A dainty lunch was served with help from the hostess's mother. A picnic is planned for Tuesday at the park and a meeting next week will be at Miss Rachel Ott's Arlington avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Pritchard
Electric Street
Rachel Ott
Arlington Avenue
Pittsburg Luncheon Honors Miss Julia Alford
Miss Julia Alford, guest of her sister in Pittsburg for several weeks, was the honor guest at a luncheon given by Miss Mattie Alford at McCreery's this week. Several other functions have been arranged for her during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Alford
Pittsburg
Mattie Alford
McCreery’s
Miss Alford
Five Year Old Kenneth Heckert Is Honored By Friends
Kenneth Heckert the five year old son of Mr and Mrs W R Heckert of Croton Avenue celebrated his birthday Thursday with a gathering of little playmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
W. R. Heckert
Croton Avenue
Birthday party guests at a lawn lunch surprise
Guests were invited from 2 to 5 PM with arrival a surprise. Games followed by a lawn lunch. A birthday cake with candles served as centerpiece. Aides were Mrs. Scott Hogue, Mrs. George Heckert and Mrs. Frank Teets. Attendees included Leroy Winter, Claude and Merle Michaels, Helen Meyers, Garnet Sheets, Charles and Mildred Rogers, Robert Sherman, Merritt Hogue, William Hettenbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Hogue
George Heckert
Frank Teets
Leroy Winter
Claude and
Merle Michaels
Helen Meyers
Garnet Sheets
Charles and
Mildred Rogers
Robert Sherman
Merritt Hogue
William Hettenbaugh
Pretty wedding at Clark's Mills M E parsonage
A June 11 ceremony united Miss Hannah Foster and Mr. R B Marsteller at the M E parsonage in Clark's Mills PA. Rev J M Foster performed the ring rite with Rev H C Foster assisting. Bridal party included Emily Beal and flower girls Gertrude and Louisa Hewitt. About 75 guests attended a dinner after the ceremony before the couple departed by evening train toward Ashtabula and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Clark’s Mills
Hannah
J. M. Foster
M. E. Church
D. D
Clifton
Ohio
Emily Beal
Gertrude
Louisa Hewitt
Fosterville
N. Y
Ashtabula
Detroit
Rankin and Samuel Wed at Akron First Congregational
Mr and Mrs John Emery and daughter Jane of Emerson avenue attended the ceremony of Miss Mary B Rankin and Edward Samuel this afternoon at 3 in Akron First Congregational church. Little Miss Emery was bridesmaid and a reception followed at the bride’s brother’s home. The couple will reside in London England where the groom works as a representative for Goodrich Rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Emery
Jane
Emerson Avenue
Mary B. Rankin
Edward Samuel
First Congregational Church
Akron
Miss Emery
London
England
Goodrich Rubber Company
Reunion plans for New Castle High School class of 1994
The reunion committee will meet Monday evening at the home of Miss Felicia Hamilton on Boyles Avenue to arrange the annual gathering in the last week of June. Leslie Wilson chairs the committee with members Miss Hamilton Miss Helen Westlake William B. Howe Harry K. Bell and class president Mrs. William Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle High School
Felicia Hamilton
Boyles Avenue
Leslie Wilson
Miss Hamilton
Helen Westlake
William B. Howe
Harry K. Bell
William Harris
Wrights Return After Cleveland Wedding Trip
Mr and Mrs R O Wright celebrated their wedding week with a reception at the groom’s parents home in Taylor township. Sheep Hill Glee club members serenaded the couple and guests enjoyed refreshments, games, and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Wright
Cleveland
Detroit
Mich
Canada
John K. Wright
Taylor Township
Sheep Hill
Grotto Dance Delightful Event At The Park
The third in a series of park dances hosted by the Al Hakim Grotto attracted about 100 couples with many Masonic members. Music was excellent and dancing ran from 8 30 to 11 30 PM. Guests from out of town added to the enjoyment, and more dances may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Hakim Grotto
Family Gathering at Volant Home Draws 28 Attendees
The country home of Mr and Mrs William C Martin in Volant hosted 28 relatives including children and grandchildren for a day of dining on the lawn games and music. Rev Mechlin led prayers and exercises with special guests Rev and Mrs Mechlin and their child present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Martin
Volant
of Martin
Genevieve
Lillian
Anna
Mary
Robert
Harvey Martin
William
Sylvia
Jordon
John C
Martin
Virginia
James Martin
Ethel
Clare
D. BE. Wright
Harold and
Millford
Thomas Martin
Winifred
Mechlin
Mrs. Mechlin
Local physicians head to Minneapolis for medical convention
Dr and Mrs S W Perry with sons David and Samuel of Leasure avenue and Miss Ellen Long of East Falls street plan Sunday departure to Minneapolis for the American Medical Association convention. They will tour Yellowstone Park after the meeting alongside Dr and Mrs John Foster of North Mercer street Dr and Mrs R G Miles of North street and Dr and Mrs J R Cooper who have been previously mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Perry
David
Samuel
Leasure Avenue
Ellen Long
East Falls Street
Minneapolis
Minn
American Medical Association
Yellowstone Park
John Foster
North Mercer Street
R. G. Miles
North Street
J. R. Cooper
Trip to California Views Benefit Rae Muirhead Club
The Y W C A hosts a Tuesday night presentation titled Trip to California with colored views to aid the flower fund for the Rae Muirhead Business Girls' club. Admission is free with a silver offering to send flowers to ill business girls. Camp opens with juniors at Baer cottage, 11 children enjoying outdoor life as weeklong sessions continue through Friday for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Association
Rae Muirhead
Baer
Youngstown
EF E girls honor Mrs Herman Wilson with surprise party
The EF E girls of Center United Presbyterian church organized a pleasant surprise Friday evening for Mrs. Herman Wilson, recent bride. About 20 guests attended and presented many cut glass gifts. Dainty refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center United Presbyterian Church
Herman Wilson
Lorain Family Reunion Attendees Visit Pittsburg
Mrs. Charles Bauder and Gala of Shaw Street join Robert Lorain of Princeton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Massey of Lyndal Street along with Mrs. James Grove and her daughter Glenda of East Washington Street as they spend the day in Pittsburg to attend the Lorain reunion at Schenley Park today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bauder
Gala
Shaw Street
Robert Lorain
Princeton
Charles Massey
Quiet Marriage of Miss Eva Hamilton and Howard Scott
The marriage of Miss Eva Gertrude Hamilton of Butler and Howard Craig Scott of Youngstown occurred Friday at 2:30 PM in the home of Dr. J. H. Miller on Highland avenue, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church. The couple will reside in Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Gertrude Hamilton
Butler
Howard Craig Scott
Youngstown
J. H. Miller
Highland Avenue
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Picnic at the park hosted by First Christian Church class
Twelve covers were laid for a park picnic Friday evening by Mrs Earl Ferver’s Sunday school class of the First Christian church. Mr and Mrs Ferver acted as chaperons. Supper was served in the grove and the evening was informal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ferver
First Christian Church
Prisoners Sentenced and Sent to Workhouse and Penitentiary
Six prisoners sentenced yesterday were taken to the workhouse today and two to the penitentiary. They were in charge of Sheriff Whaley, Constable Nat Williams and Detective D C Walcott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whaley
Nat Williams
D. C. Walcott
Treadwell Family Heads to Lake Erie College Commencement
Mrs. George E. Treadwell of Wallace Avenue and her granddaughter Miss Louise Treadwell of Highland Avenue, with Miss Mary Mossman of Young Street, left this morning for Painesville Ohio to attend Lake Erie College commencement week exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Treadwell
Wallace Avenue
Louise Treadwell
Highland Avenue
Mary Mossman
Young Street
Painesville, O
Lake Erie College
Protheroe Choral Society Plans Sunday Picnic
Members meet at Emmanuel Baptist Church Sunday at 3 30 PM to organize a picnic arrangement and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protheroe Society
Protheroe Choral Society
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Piano Tuning Service Coming to Pittsburg Next Week
Jos. Ritter Jr a Pittsburg piano tuner will visit next week. Leave orders at Metzler's book store. Advertisement. 25812 Ca
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Ritter, Jr
Pittsburg
Metzler's
St Anthony’s Day Celebration Draws Thousands in City
Italian community observes St Anthony’s day with morning Masses at St Vitus church led by Rev Father Nicholas DeMita and a festive evening street carnival. crowds packed Jefferson Sutton hill to hear the Italian band and watch fireworks near Moravia street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus
Nicholas DeMita
Jefferson
Sutton Streets
Moravia Street
St. Anthony
Christendom
St. Francis
Lisbon
Portugal
Ferdinand
Anthony
Gregory IX
Ladies League of the Protect ed Home Circle Meeting
The Ladies League of the Protected Home Circle hosted a Friday evening gathering led by Mrs. Margaret Williams of Washington street. Officers were nominated and refreshments were served by the hostess and several young girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies League of the Protected Home Circle
Margaret Williams
Washington Street
George Phillips
West Washington Street
First Methodist Women Host Garfield Circle Meeting
Mrs. C. E. Kimbrough of Garfield avenue entertained the Mothers' Circle of the First Methodist church Friday afternoon. Mrs. W. O. Mayberry assisted with refreshments. The July meeting will be a park picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Kimbrough
Garfield Avenue
First Methodist Church
W. O. Mayberry
Reverend Gordon Conducts Service at Almira Home
The Mahoning M E church pastor Rev. S M Gordon led a notable Friday afternoon service at the Almira Home. Music was assisted by Mrs Gordon, her daughter Katherine, and Miss Helen Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Gordon
Mahoning M. E
Almira Home
Loyal Temperance Legion Meet For County Convention Prep
All members including associates and alumni are invited to assemble Sunday at 4 PM in the First M E Church to rehearse the music for the county convention scheduled Monday evening June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Temperance Legion
M. E
Hoodoo date proves lucky for oil well 1613
James Kiskaddon, manager of Manufacturers Light and Heat, notes the 1613 well on the McCandless farm in East Butler district intensified gas after midnight Thursday prompting a shutdown. The well, drilled to 1813 feet, shows strong production potential, and Kiskaddon links the timing to the Friday June 13, 1913 oil discovery, hoping the hoodoo date brings luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kiskaddon
Manufacturers Light and Heat Company
Kiskaddon
McCandless
Butler
Butler Eagle
New York A. C. Meet Seeks Records At Travers Island
Nearly 100 top athletes compete in the New York Athletic Club field and track meet at Travers Island. Abel Kiviat eyes the world mile record of 4 14 2 5 set by John Paul Jones. Kiviat ran 4 15 3 5 at Olympic trials last year. weather is ideal for performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National News Association
New York
New York A. C
Travers Island
Abel Kiviat
John Paul Jones
Cornell
Kiviat
Card of Thanks for Richard Lyons
William Lyons and family express gratitude to friends for kindness sympathy and flowers during the illness and death of their little son Richard Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lyons
Richard Lyons
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Travel
A string of visitors and travelers fills the page as families and friends from Delaware Avenue Shenango Street and surrounding areas spend weekends in Mercer Pittsburg Greenville and Portersville. Notables include Mrs James Kent and family, Mr and Mrs S R McCormick and daughter Mary planning a ten day trip to Sigourney Iowa, Prof S L Orth and his mother returning from Terre Haute Ind, and A B Uber returning from southern California to settle in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Rice
Youngstown, C
Mrs. Rice
Shenango Street
Martha Johnston
Sheridan Avenue
Greenville
Guy Gray
George Graham
Margaret
Butler
John F. Meely
Mary Pearson
Sharon
Charles Wood
Pittsburg
Katherine Kennedy
Highland Avenue
Kathryn Morrison
Matilda
Mifflin County
8. R. McCormick
S. L. Orth
John M. McCracken
Leasure Avenue
Terre Haute
Ind
A. B. Uber
California
Charles Bauder
Shaw Street
William Bauder
Gala
Verleigh Bauder
Ralph Weller
Portersville
Edward Crone
Switzerland
Anna Bauder
G. A. Steiner
Grace
Elsa
Clause
N. C. Voeghley
Elmer
John Voeghley
Charles Hetzel
Deaths of the Day Thomas Fisher Patton
Thomas Fisher Patton died at his Slippery Rock home at 1 am Saturday. He would have turned 65 on June 25. Born June 25, 1848 in Lawrence county, he was a father of ten and husband to his wife. Surviving children include Orin, Stewart, Harry, Louis, Fred, Horace, Mary, Ernest, and Haskell. Funeral Monday at 1 pm at the family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fisher Patton
Butler County
Slippery Rock
Mr. Patton
Lawrence County
William
Mary Ann Patton
United Presbyterian Church
State Normal School
Margaret Vandegrift
Croton Avenue
Orin
Parkers Landing
Stewart G
North Jackson
Harry
McKees Rocks
William Scott
Carnegie
Louis Patton
Pittsburg
Fred
Alliance
Horace
New Jersey
Mary
Ernest
Haskell
Death of Miss Olive P. O'Brien in Gary Ind
Friends and relatives in New Castle mourn the sudden death of Olive P. O'Brien daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward O'Brien of Miller Avenue. She died of rheumatism of the heart in Gary Indiana after a three year stay there as stenographer to J L Pyle. A longtime resident she had previously served as secretary of the Business Men's Association and board of trade. She is survived by four sisters and three brothers and the funeral arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive P. O'Brien
Edward O'Brien
Miller Avenue
Gary
Ind
Miss O’brien
New Castle
J. L. Pyle
Allegheny
Elizabeth
Isabelle O’brien
Charles O'Brien
Edward
Thomas
Mrs Minnie Cox Dies at 101 East Lincoln Avenue
Mrs Minnie Cox wife of John F Cox died Friday at 8 15 p m at the family home after a decade long decline from general breakdown and dropsy She was 47 born in Tilliefoster New York and long a New Castle resident She leaves husband daughter Mrs Bessie Inman and sister Mrs Henry Waite Funeral was Sunday at 3 30 p m at the residence conducted by Rev W W Sniff with interment in Graceland Cemetery Flowers requested
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Cox
John F. Cox
East
Lincoln Avenue
Cox
New Castle
Tilliefoster
N. Y
First Christian Church
Bessie Inman
Rev
Inman
Mexico
Henry Waite
W. W. Sniff
Graceland Cemetery
Funeral held for William Gardner at St Marys
The funeral of William Gardner of the Eastside was held at St Marys church on Saturday morning attended by many friends and relatives. Father McBurney said mass. Interment followed at St Marys cemetery with pallbearers William Carson Lawrence Gardner Charles Miles Hillary Gardner Joseph Carson and Xavier Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gardner
Eastside
St. Mary’s Church
Father McBurney
St. Mary's Cemetery
William Carson
Lawrence Gardner
Charles Miles
Hillary, Gardner
Joseph Carson
Xavier Gardner
Laundry cars built for Russian troops
Laundry cars have been constructed for Russian troops, intended to support field operations. The effort adds to mobilization supplies as trains and vehicles adapt to wartime needs.
Pythian Sisters Memorial Service Set for Sunday
The annual Pythian Sisters memorial will be held Sunday at 3 PM in the Knights of Pythias hall. The local chapter reports no deaths in the past year and will honor state officers who have passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
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Cascade Park
Pwe
Metzler
Foster-Marsteller
Convention and Park
Y. W. C. A. Notes
W. L. Beal
Mather Bros.co
Picard
China
Picard Studios
Mather Bros. Co
Washington St
League
Lady Macabees
Mother
Almira
James Kent
Delaware Avenue
Mercer
Joseph McMillin
Katherine
Court Street
Cassius W. Ranney
Pearson Street
Franklin
Cooperstown
Genevieve McCreary
Monroe Street
Ruth McCreary
Eastbrook
S. R. McCormick
Sigourney, la
John McCreary
East Brook
James Briceland
Olive P. O’brien
East Washington St
Greater Buwer’s Store
New Castle Stationery Go
Mr. Gardner
Pythian Sisters’ Memorial
Joss. Rice
East North St
Dunn & Rice Co
Union
Bell
MO. C. Dwyer
Jeweler and Optician
New Castle, Pa
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