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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1919

Page

3

Farewell Party for Mrs Griffen Ends City Stay

Mrs Jake Hetrick hosted a June 13 farewell gathering at Arlington avenue for Mrs M Cherry Griffin of London England. The St Andrews Guild helped with roses lunch and gifts including a cameo brooch prior to Mrs Griffins June 18 departure after three years in the city with her daughter Mrs H B Beck of Arlington avenue. Special guests included Mrs H B Beck and Mrs Frank Reynolds who will host a follow up event June 16.

Jake Hetrick Arlington Avenue M. Cherry Griffin London England St. Andrews Guild Hetrick Guild H. B. Beck Frank Reynolds Griffen

Wesley church boys host AR C girls at Ne shannock Falls picnic

The B B B boys of Wesley church with Mr and Mrs Morris Cox as chaperons entertained the AR C girls with a Ne shannock Falls picnic last evening. The trip was by automobile and included bathing games and a served supper. Guests included Edrye Anderson Helen Lessie Carolyn Dufford Emma Rote Belle Cox Laura Huff Rose Hillers Pearl Geneva Fleming Lena Stevenson Grace Montgomery Margaret Robison Martha Wilson Gertrude Pattison Grace Gillespie Florence Ayers Mary Manning and Miss Stewart along with a long list of boys and Mr. and Mrs Cox and Myrtle.

Wesley Church Morris Cox Neshannock Falls Mrs. Cox Edrye Anderson Helen Lessie Carolyn Dufford Emma Rote Belle Cox Laura Huff Rose Hillers Pearl Geneva Fleming Lena Stevenson Grace Montgomery Margaret Robison Martha Wilson Gertrude Pattison Grace Gillespie Florence Ayers Mary Manning Miss Stewart Frank Miller Ray Bailey Jack Grittie Walter Norman Cox Wm. Jackson Tom Vaughn Harry Patterson Harold McCarty Harold Barber Shorty Cartright Heart Jenkins Mr. Russell Myrtle

Pittsburgh commencement honors for local families

Mrs Norris Mitchell of Laurel avenue and Mrs W H Grove of Edison avenue attended the University of Pittsburgh commencement. Donald Mitchell graduated from the School of Pharmacy as first prize winner in Pharmacognacy and served as first lieutenant after training at Plattsburg. Mrs Grove's nephew Park McMullin, of Pittsburgh, graduated from the School of Medicine. Eugene Zimmerman of North Mercer street also earned a Pharmacy diploma.

Norris Mitchell Laurel Avenue W. H. Grove Edison Avenue Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Donald Mitchell School of Pharmacy Mitchell Plattsburg Grove Park McMullin School of Medicine Eugene Zimmerman North Mercer Street

Lewis Pupils Give Splendid Recital at Home

Over one hundred parents and friends attended Miss Wini fred Lewis piano recital at her Shaw street home. The program featured advanced students with Mrs Jane Jones-Myland assisting, began at 8 15 pm, and included multiple pieces by Lichner Bohm Schumann Moskowski Elgar and others. Out of town guests Henry Savage and Margaret Evang were among attendees.

Winifred Lewis Shaw Street Miss Lewis Henry Savage West Pittsburgh Margaret Evang Wheatland Valse Wolcott Mildred Thomas Lerman Elizabeth Isaacs Lichner Mary Smith ove+ Durand Sadie Lewis

Local Marriage Report for Miss Charlotte Critchlow and Neal Mote

Marriage services were held at 2 pm at First Baptist parsonage with Rev. F B MacAllister presiding. The couple, Miss Charlotte Critchlow and Neal C Mote, were attended by Mr and Mrs Morris Sadler and plan a ten day trip to Chicago Indianapolis and Muncie before settling on Pearson Street.

Charlotte Critchlow Clara Critchlow South New Castle Neal C. Mote Emma M. Rote Pearson Street First Baptist Church F. B. MacAllister Morris Sadler

Picnic Plans Arise at Van Dett Kensington Meeting

Last evening a meeting of the Van Detts Kensington group planned a Cascade park picnic to be held in two weeks. Mrs. Albert Wilson of Morton Street hosted with a committee of Mrs. Bert McKibben, Mrs. Robert McBurney, Mrs. Calvin Smith, and Mrs. Elmer C. Morrow. The ladies enjoyed porch sewing and social chat before lunch. Mrs. W. B. Burrow assisted, and Mrs. Ben Jacobs attended as a special guest.

van Detts Kensington Albert Wilson Morton Street Bert McKibben Robert McBurney Calvin Smith Elmer C. Morrow Cascade Park W. BE. Burrow Ben Jacobs

D K Club Picnic At Cascade Park Draws Guests

Husbands and families of D. K. club members were guests at a grove picnic in Cascade Park. An out of town guest included Mrs. Persa Deppish of Syracuse, N. The event gathered members and local attendees for a social gathering in the park last evening.

D. K Grove Cascade Park Persa Deppish Syracuse

Park social features supper and dancing at pavilion

Supper was served at seven with covers for thirty. Later the party danced at the pavilion while others enjoyed park amusements. The next meeting is in two weeks with the venue to be announced.

Organ Recital at First Methodist by Julian Williams

Julian Williams, a noted local musician, gave an organ recital at First Methodist Church featuring works by Bonnet Martini DuBois Kurtz Wolstenholme Callaerts Tschaikowsky and Fletcher. The Journal lauded the flawless technique on Fiat Lux and Festival Toccata and noted additional piano selections by Chopin and Liszt.

Urry Julian Williams Bonnet Martini DuBois Kurtz Wolstenholme Callaerts Tschaikowsky Fletcher Bource Edward Kurtz

Seventh Birthday Lawn Party for Mildred Trimble

Miss Mildred Trimble of Albarn Millis celebrated her seventh birthday with a lawn party. Aids served by Misses Ruth Jamison Mary Smith and Mildred George. Attendees included Opal Jean Mildred George Virginia Bertha Frances Elizabeth Braatz Virginia Burke Sister Weinschenk Wilhelmenna Smith Mary Smith Ruth Jamison Cora Emaline Als paugh Paul George John Braatz Francis Burke Samuel Weinschenk Edward Trible Mr and Mrs Trimble and Grandma Smith.

Mildred Trimble Albarn Millis Ruth Jamison Mary Smith Mildred George Opal Jean Virginia Bertha Frances Elizabeth Braatz Virginia Burke Weinschenk Wilhelmenna Smith Cora Emaline Alspaugh Messrs Paul George John Braatz Francis Burke Samuel Weinschenk Edward Trible Mrs. Trimble Grandma” Smith

Mother's Circle Social At Hess Home Highlights Child Welfare Talk

Members of the Mother's Circle of the First M. E. church gathered at Mrs. J. J. Hess's Leasure avenue home with associate hostesses Mrs EF B Bartlett Mrs Allen Schilstra and Mrs Gertrude Mitchell. Mrs J Douthett spoke on Child Welfare Work as five dollars was donated to the Milk and Ice Fund. Music by Judson and Theodore Hess on cornet and clarinet followed. Plans were set for the annual class picnic at Cascade Park in the second week of July.

M. E. Church J. J. Hess Leasure Avenue EF. B. Bartlett Allen Schilstra Gertrude Mitchell J. (. Douthett Messrs Judson Theodore Hess Cascade Park

Miss Mary Riffer Receives Master of Arts Degree

Mary Riffer former New Castle high school teacher served as assistant in the University of Pittsburgh School of Education for a year while completing graduate work. She earned the Master of Arts degree at Friday’s commencement and joined the Honorary Fraternity Phi Lambda Theta for professional excellence.

Mary Riffer New Castle High School School of Education University of Pittsburgh

Geneva College Students Return Home for Summer

Students returning to Beaver Falls from Geneva College include Eleanor Galbraith Leasure Avenue Beulah Kemm East Washington Lois Patterson Eastbrook Jene Barnes Renewick Galbraith and Frank Jordan. Also returning from commencement are Mr and Mrs R C Galbreath Leasure Avenue Mrs E B J Kemm East Washington Mr and Mrs D H Conner Leasure Avenue and Misses Mary and Ruth Dinsmore East Washington.

Geneva College Beaver Falls Eleanor Galbraith Leasure Avenue Beulah Kemm East Washington Street Lois Patterson Eastbrook Jene Barnes Renewick Galbraith Frank Jordan R. C. Galbreath EB. J. Kemm D. H. Conner

Kensingtons Hold Cascade Park Picnic for Wales Visit

Mrs Joseph Dukes hosted Winona Kensington at Cascade Park on Thursday evening in honor of Mrs B Hughes of Reynolds Street. Mrs Hughes will spend three months with Mr Hughes relatives in Swansea and Llanelly, Wales. Next Kensington meeting set for Miss Margaret Thomas on Waldo Street in two weeks.

Joseph Dukes Hamilton Street Winona Kensington Cascade Park B. Hughes Reynolds Street

Pharmacist Earns Pitt Diploma As Illness Saps His Strength

Mr. Zimmerman has completed a two year pharmacy course at the University of Pittsburgh and received his diploma. He is presently confined to his home with a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism.

Eugene Zimmerman North Mercer Street University of Pittsburgh Zimmerman

Emanon Club Picnic Held in Cascade Park

Emanon club members hosted a picnic in Cascade park last evening with sixteen guests served dinner at seven o'clock. Mrs. Frank Robison of Walnut street plans to receive the members at her home on Thursday afternoon, June 19.

Emanon Club Cascade Park Grove Frank Robison Walnut Street

Picnic at Cascade Park Butler Girls Host Twenty Four

The Butler Girls held a picnic at Cascade Park with covers laid for twenty four. Dinner was served at noon and guests included Edith Young Grove City Carrie Wade West Sunbury Esther Weber Carl Baldwin H K Boak J B Lawhead. No date for next meeting was set.

Butler Cascade Park Edith Young Grove City Carrie Wade West Sunbury Esther Weber Carl Baldwin H. K. Boak J. B. Lawhead

Local G A R Encampment Attendees Return Home

Colonel L S Brinton of East Washington street has returned home after attending the State G A R Encampment in Lancaster Pennsylvania for the past week. Others in attendance included J Clark McMillan of East Falls street and Wilson Davis of Elm street who returned last evening. The encampment is scheduled to be held next year at Indiana Pennsylvania.

L. S. Brinton East Washington Street Lancaster J. Clark McMillan East Falls Street Wilson Davis Elm Street Indiana, Pa

Social Dance Draws Crowd at Victory Hall

A large attendance enjoyed a social and dance last evening in Victory Hall the former Troop F Armory hall hosted by Clan MacLean Order of Scottish Clans. The event proved highly enjoyable for all who attended.

Victory Hall Troop F Armory Hall Clan MacLean, Order of Scottish Clans

Monday's Events At Yucatan Club And Unexpected Club

Read shows social items listing Mr and Mrs William Butz of North Jefferson Street. F M N and Miss Elizabeth Phillips of Hannah Street. Mr and Mrs Edward Beadel of Rhodes Place attend the Unexpected Club events.

Yucatan William Butz North Jefferson Street Elizabeth Phillips Hannah Street Unexpected Edward Beadel Rhodes Place

Social notes from Randolph to Grove City this weekend

Personal mentions list Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson spent weekend in Pittsburgh. Edith Young visits sister Mrs Carl Baldwin in Maryland avenue. Several births and travel plans noted including a son for Mr and Mrs J W Heckart named George Curts. Others depart for Wales Yellowstone Park England and Grove City summer term.

Harry Johnson Randolph Street Pittsburgh Edith Young Grove City Carl Baldwin Maryland Avenue J. W. Heckart Hemlock St George Curts Carrie Wade West Sunbury Carl Bovard Winslow Avenue Erin Hughes Reynolds Street Wales Hughes John Northdurst Wilhelmina Centennial St Yellowstone Park Martin Christy Hollidaysburg George Winter Leasure Avenue Henry Savage West Pittsburgh Winifred Lewis Shaw Street F. Glenden Katherine England P. McDowell Smithfield Street S. A. Leiby Ruth Crawford Avenue State College Charles Margaret Evans Wheatland Ceinwein Lewis Peter Riffer Park Avenue University of Pittsburgh Mary Riffer R. Price Long Avenue John Coughlin Terrace Avenue Ruth Richards Jefferson Street David Matthews Sutton Street

Miss Mabel Roberts Graduates From Northwestern University

Miss Mabel Roberts of Boyles avenue returned today from Pittsburgh where she graduated from Northwestern University on Friday June 13. She had previously graduated from the Comm ock School of Oratory and Public Speaking two years ago. Returning home she was accompanied by her sister Miss Cordelia Roberts who went to Pittsburgh for the graduation exercises.

Mabel Roberts Boyles Avenue Pittsburgh Comnock School of Oratory Northwestern University Evanston, Ill Cordelia Roberts

Woodworth sisters note Chicago education grads

Miss Ruth Woodworth graduates from the Chicago Normal School of Physical Education on Friday June 13 and will begin as an instructor at the Carnegie playgrounds on Monday June 16. Her sister Miss Grace Woodworth accompanied her during graduation week and attends the commencement festivities in Chicago.

Ruth Woodworth Grace Woodworth Moody Avenue Chicago Ruth Chicago Normal School of Physical Education Miss Grace Carnegie Playgrounds

Leiby and Murphy Plan Visit to Franklin Auto Factory

A. S. Leiby of Crawford avenue and Daniel Murphy of Rebecca Way depart tonight for Syracuse New York to tour Franklin automobiles factory and return with some cars. Leiby is the factory distributor for Lawrence Mercer and Cranford Counties.

A. Leiby Crawford Avenue Daniel Murphy Rebecca Way Syracuse N. Y Franklin Automobiles Mr. Leiby Lawrence Mercer Cranford

Girls Club Meeting at Margaret Sankey Home

The Girls' club gathered Friday afternoon at Miss Margaret Sankey's Wallace Avenue home. The lawn under large trees hosted the assembly with flowers on the porch creating a pretty scene. An out of town guest from Burg, Pa attended. Helpers for refreshments were Mrs. Paul Browne Patterson, Mrs. Leah Bower, and Miss Sarah Sankey. No next meeting date was set.

Margaret Sankey Wallace Avenue Martin Christy Hollidaysburg Paul Browne Patterson Leah Bower Sarah Sankey

Flag Day Observed by D A R at Mrs Perry Home

The Daughters of the American Revolution held a special Flag Day gathering this afternoon at Mrs Samuel W Perry in East North street. Members invited a guest to join the event and participate in the observance.

Daughters of the American Revolution Samuel W. Perry East North Street

Amicizia Club outing noted with Italian girl group

This afternoon Miss Elder will lead the Amicizia Club, an Italian girl group, on a bacon bat cut to Second Dam. Mrs. Klamar is named as directly responsible for securing the services of Edward O.

Miss Elder Amicizia Klamar Edward 0

Tabor to Speak on Czecho-Slovaks Sunday Afternoon

Tabor, invited speaker on the Czecho-Slovaks, will address the gathering Sunday afternoon and may add a few words from the platform.

Tabor

Religious and Fraternal Circles Meet This Week

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Loyal leaders will meet Tuesday evening June 20 at Mrs J W Robison 338 Laurel Boulevard Section Two meets next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ella Pool 327 Northview Avenue Dorics Society of the Central Christian church met at Mrs Fred Sturdevant 428Leisure Avenue for their monthly business meeting last evening A special meeting is called for Sunday morning in the classroom to plan a supper

J. W. Robison Laurel Boulevard Ella Pool Northview Avenue Dorics Society of the Central Christian Church Fred Sturdevant Leasure Avenue

Crescent Club Buys Fine Home

NEW WILMINGTON June 14 The Crescent club bought the home of Dr C C Freeman dean of Westminster college a premier residence on Waugh avenue near the campus The club plans interior changes to enlarge the dining room and will use the house for boarding lodging as membership grows The club aims to attract 200 new students next term and expects a large fall membership increase.

New Wilmington C. C. Freeman Westminster College Crescent Club Waugh Avenue the Crescent

Westminster Boys Are Given Letters

NEW WILMINGTON June 14 The following men for this year's varsity baseball team have been awarded the college W in recognition of their performance and contribution to the program.

Westminster New Wilmington

Local Team Sees Successful Season Under Coach Fred Carts

The squad featured Captain D. H. Igo and players J. W. Wherry of New Florence C A Armstrong of New Kensington W Wiggins of Indiana J B Cummings R F Conway J R Bandon J B Lewis of New Wilmington Wees Raney of Sharon J D Shaner of Bellevue and manager. Under Carnegie Tech coach Fred Carts the team completed a strong season.

D. H. Igo J. W. Wherry New Florence C. A. Armstrong New Kensington W. Wiggins Indiana J. B. Cummings R. F. Conway J. R. Bandon J. B. Lewis New Wilmington Wees Raney Sharon J. D. Shaner Bellevue Fred Carts Carnegie Tech

Forfeits of $185 Left With Mayor After Disorderly House

Police investigated a corner house at Moravia street and Long avenue kept by Adalene Beers. Two women and four men were detained as attaches to a disorderly house. Beers posted $100, Alice McConahy $25, and four visitors $15 each. None appeared for a hearing. Georgia enacted first local option liquor suppression in 1838.

Moravia Street Long Avenue Adalene Beers Alice McConahy Georgia

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