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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1932

Page

3

Catherine Eagan Honored At Bridge Shower

Miss Catherine Bacon bride elect was honored at a bridge shower hosted by Doris Updegraff at her East Moody avenue home. Four tables played, trophies awarded to Miss Sylvia Martin and Mrs Bob Turner. Guests enjoyed pink and white decor and a lunch after gifts hidden in a house tour. Out of town guest Mrs Harold Hannon of Pittsburgh attended.

Doris Updegraff East Moody Avenue Catherine Bacon Sylvia Martin Bob Turner C. D. Updegraff Cliff Colgan Harold Hannon Pittsburgh

Margaret Thomas Hosts Energetic Park Avenue Party

A Monday evening gathering at Miss Margaret Thomas's Park Avenue home featured cards games and dancing. Prizes went to Elizabeth Porter Bus Reiber Jean Hofmeister and Jerky Johns. Bob Hofmeister and Howdy Rumbaugh performed electric tricks. Mary Johns helped serve a late lunch.

Margaret Thomas Park Avenue Elizabeth Porter Bus Reiber Jean Hofmeister

Rhodes Gratiot Wedding San Buffalo at Lafayette Church

Miss Ruth Mary Rhodes daughter of Dr. Charles and Mrs. Rhodes of Buffalo wed Dr. John Gratiot of Boston son of Dr. and Mrs. Gratiot of Monterey. The ceremony was held Saturday at 5 30 PM at Lafayette Presbyterian Church Buffalo with Dr. Donald Eckels serving as best man and Dr. Percival Barker officiating.

Donald Eckels New Castle Ruth Mary Rhodes Charles Elbert Rhodes Buffalo N. Y John Gratiot Boston Mass William Gratiot Monterey Calif Lafayette Presbyterian Church Percival Barker

Hadassah Officers to Be Installed Next Week

Mrs. Harry Pithoff reported on the Hadassah regional convention in Pittsburgh and the New Castle chapter activities at the local Hadassah meeting Tuesday June 21. The installation will be done by Pittsburgh delegates including Mrs. Bennie Nieman and Mrs. I. H. Levin from the national board.

Harry Pithoff Hadassah Pittsburgh L. F. Kohn Moody Avenue New Castle Bennie Nieman I. H. Levin National Board of Hadassah Julius Cohen J. Malakoff

Seiler Diehl Marriage News

Mr and Mrs George Seiler announce the marriage of their daughter Rose Audrey to Harry Ira Diehl son of Mrs Ethel Diehl. The ceremony was Saturday at 3 pm in Emmanuel Evangelical church Johnstown with Rev L T Strehler officiating. The couple will reside at 824 Beckford Street.

George Seiler Hillcrest Avenue Rose Audrey Harry Ira Diehl Ethel Diehl Beckford Street Emmanuel Evangelical John H. Schuller Diehl Blair Strip

Arm strong Family Reunion Planned in Plaingrove

All descendants of David Armstrong will gather on Wednesday June 15 at Thomas McCune's home in Plaingrove Pennsylvania. Dinner at noon, attendees to bring basket meals and silverware. A history of the family will be available for inspection.

David Armstrong Thos. McCune Plaingrove

Myers Family Reunion Set for June at Willard Hall

The twenty fourth annual Myers family reunion will be held on Thursday June 16 at the Willard grange hall with dinner at noon followed by a business meeting in the afternoon.

Myers Willard Grange Hall

Treasure Hunt Fete For Highland U P Students

College students visiting the city for the summer will be feted with a treasure hunt organized by the Highland U P Church youth group. They will meet at 7 30 pm at Highland church to begin the trail to an unknown destination, ending with roasting wieners and marshmallows. Frances Shaw and Beulah James are organizing the event.

Highland Church Frances Shaw Beulah James

Picnic Plans Set by Shenango Chapter Choir No 333

Members of Shenango Chapter choir No 333, Order of the Eastern Star, met at Mrs Gladys Kenehan's home on Dewey avenue with twenty one present. They outlined the annual picnic for Thursday July 14 at Mrs Rachel Wilder's cottage in Lakewood. The committee includes Mrs Kenehan chairwoman Mrs Jessie McBride Mrs Birdie Dietterle Mrs Gula Hess and Mrs Thelma Propst. A brief practice followed by a social and refreshments ended the evening.

Shenango Order of the Eastern Star Gladys Kenehan Dewey Avenue Rachel Wilder Lakewood Kenehan Jessie McBride Birdie Dietterle Gula Hess Thelma Propst Della George Charlotte Taylor

Ruth Mae Rodgers Weds William H. McLaughlin in Cumberland

Ruth Mae Rodgers of Slippery Rock Pennsylvania marries William H. McLaughlin son of Mr and Mrs F J McLaughlin of New Castle at Cumberland Maryland on October 15 1931. They attended the University of Pittsburgh with McLaughlin in business with his father at the Service Type writer Exchange and will reside with Rodgers’ parents.

D. H. Rodgers Slippery Rock Ruth Mae William H. McLaughlin F. J. McLaughlin Euclid Avenue New Castle A. K. Flora Cumberland Maryland McLaughlin University of Pittsburgh Delta Tau Delta Delta Zeta National Service Typewriter Exchange

Ladies Bible Class Met At Mrs Cummings Home

Mrs Roy Cummings hosted the Young Ladies Bible Class of the M E church New Wilmington Friday night. Twenty five attended as the regular business session led by president Mrs Anna Miller concluded with social games and refreshments prepared by Mrs Harry Hayes.

Roy Cummings Ray Street Young Ladies Bible Class M. E. Church New Wilmington Anna Miller Harry Hayes

Stitch-a-Bit Club Hosts Dinner at Miss Susan Wallace Home

The Stitch-a-Bit Club gathered Monday evening at Miss Susan Wallace's Adams street home with a 6:30 dinner. Mrs. Laura Wallace helped with the menu and card games determined Miss Zeigler as high honors winner before a summer hiatus until September.

Susan Wallace Adams Street Laura Wallace Missere Zeigler

Mrs Wilbur Sloan Hosts Juanita Club Friday Evening

Mrs. Wilbur Sloan of Englewood avenue will entertain the Juanita Club members in her home Friday evening.

Local Women Attend Encampment Sessions in Hazelton

Mrs. Orville Potter State Color Bearer No 2 accompanied by Mrs. William Evans and Mrs. David Cox will depart Wednesday for the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars state encampment in Hazelton. A banquet at the YWCA will honor department officers at 7 PM. New state officers are to be elected Saturday morning with plans to return Sunday evening.

Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Hazelton Orville Potter S. Walnut Street William Evans Harrison Street David Cox Butler Avenue City Drake Wear New Castle Twila Bolt Sharon Gertrude Smith Butler

Temple Sisterhood Meeting Luncheon at Temple Israel

Temple Israel hosts the annual Temple Sisterhood meeting and a 1 pm luncheon on Thursday June 16 sponsored by Team No 4. Committee members are Mrs Jack Gerson Mrs A Marlin Mrs Jack Leddy and Mrs William Cosel. Yearly reports will be given during the business session and new officers installed. An program arranged by Mrs Sam Lubel will follow.

Temple Sisterhood

Local Couple Celebrates First Wedding Anniversary

Today June 14 marks the first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Sidney Altschuler of Monessen Pennsylvania The wife remembered as Clara Waldman from Adams Street this city is hosting immediate family dinner tonight to celebrate.

Sidney Altschuler Monessen Clara Waldman Adams Street

Various Local Social Clubs and Hostesses Listed

A digest of numerous clubs and hostesses including Mt Jackson road O N T Club Agnes Davidson East Washington street O D 500 Club Mrs George Price and more with names such as Tillie Hartman Jean Harris Walker Balentine Mrs Clyde Barry and Dolores Gould plus hospital social hosts at New Castle Hospital and other gatherings.

Agnes Davidson Mt. Tackson Road O. D George Price East Washington Street Tillie Hartman Jean Harris Madison Avenue Walker Balentine Leasure Avenue George Brodbeck Maryland Avenue G. K Lawrence Stevenson William Stevenson Y. O. A. Girls Milton Marshall Walnut Street Dolores Gould Elizabeth Street New Castle Hospital Margaret Heaney Joe Hannon J. O. S. Club Cascade Park Garle Shaw East Brook Freda Ungar Sampson Street Gables Mrz RG Maxwell Highland Avenue Swicheon

Chicago Visitors Return to New Castle for Extended Visit

Mrs. Joseph Evans and her daughters Margaret and Ruth of Chicago arrived in New Castle at 11 o'clock Sunday evening for an extended visit with their mother and grandmother Mrs. James Haydon on Pine street. They visited here a year ago and have many acquaintances here who will be interested in learning of their return trip.

Joseph Evans Margaret Ruth Chicago Ill New Castle James Haydon Pine Street

Forbes Sweesey Family Reunion Planned for June 22

The 44th annual Forbes-Sweesey family reunion is set for Wednesday June 22 at the home of Ralph Minners in West Middlesex Pennsylvania. The general committee includes Mrs. Mabel Ballard as chairman with Mrs. Bert Allen and Mrs. Ed Allen. The kitchen committee features Helen Green, Mrs. Marjorie Staple, Mrs. Verdon Mitchell and Gladys Allen.

Forbes-Sweesey Ralph Minners West Middlesex Mabel Ballard Bert Allen Ed Allen Helen Green Marjorie Staple Verdon Mitchell Gladys Allen

Kleckner Family Heads on Ten Day Philadelphia Trip

Mr and Mrs W H Kleckner of 828 Butler Avenue start a ten day motor journey with granddaughter Betty Weinschen of 724 Edgewood Avenue and Florence Withers of 612 Spruce Street visiting Philadelphia Allentown and Gettysburg.

W. H. Kleckner Butler Avenue Betty Weinschen Edgewood Avenue Florence Withers Spruce Street Philadelphia Allentown Gettysburg

Miss Elizabeth Gilfillan Returns From Monmouth College

Miss Elizabeth Gilfillan returns to her home on Clenmore boulevard after graduating from Monmouth College Illinois. She is accompanied by her father J Clyde Gilfillan who attended the commencement exercises at Monmouth.

Elizabeth Gilfillan Clenmore Boulevard Monmouth College Illinois Miss Gilfillan J. Clyde Gilfillan Monmouth

Jolly Twelve Club Reschedules Meeting Location

The Jolly Twelve Club will meet at Mrs Geo Jones home on Edgewood avenue Thursday instead of at Mrs Charles Riney Round street as previously planned.

Jolly Twelve Club

Sixth annual En derlein descendant reunion set for August 13

The sixth annual reunion of the descendants of John Michael Enderlein who settled in upper Dauphin County about 1760 will be held in the Park at Elizabethville on Saturday, August 13, 1932.

John Michael Enderlein Upper Dauphin County Elizabethville

L. S. C. Book Club Meets at Mrs Caven’s Home

Mrs John Caven of Edison Avenue will entertain the L S C Book Club members at her home Friday evening.

John Caven Edison Avenue L. S. C. Book Club

D W T Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Minnicks Home

Mrs. C D Minnick of Temple Avenue will entertain the D W T club members at her home Friday.

Moonlight 500 Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Young Home

Moonlight 500 Club members will be entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. M. J. Young located on 513 Hillcrest Avenue. The event emphasizes a social gathering hosted by a local club member in a residential setting.

Moonlight M. J. Young Hillcrest Avenue

Mrs John Britton Hosts Informal Card Party

On Monday evening Mrs John Britton of East Washington street entertained associates of her club informally at cards. Special guests were Miss Charlotte Rhodes of Elizabeth Pa and Mrs Mary Elizabeth Dolan of Chicago Ill. Mrs Dolan won the prize for holding honors as the contest occupied the early hours. A dainty repast was served by the hostess assisted by Miss Rhodes.

John Britton East Washington Street Charlotte Rhodes Elizabeth, Pa Mary Elizabeth Dolan Chicago

Local Women Head to O E S Sessions and Meeting

Local women depart for Conneaut Lake to attend the Eastern Star convention session this week. The Officers Club of Review 98 of the Women’s Benefit Association held a regular meeting at 419 Winter avenue with plans for a homntry at Cascade Park on July 11 and bingo prizes awarded after business.

Conneaut Lake W. E. Harris Highland Avenue John Barry Fairfield Avenue John Leonardson Laurel Avenue W. H. Martin Englewood Avenue Fred Wilder Walnut Street J. Glenn Anderson Charles E Allen Park Avenue Walter de Arment Croton Avenue Howard Geary Winter Avenue Mildred Updegraff Arthur E. Lindsley North Mercer Street Clib Women's Benefit Association J. Weeff FE. P. Morrison Charles Cochran Ira Campbell Cascade Park Nell Knox Emma McKissick Margaret Clark Phoebe Earl Tillie Hartman Ethel Thomas W. J. Klingensmith Bertha Patterson

A. O. T. Bridge Club Meets at Staeber Home

The A. O. T. Bridge Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Carl Staeber on Edison avenue Thursday. The social gathering invites members to join for an afternoon of games and fellowship hosted by Mrs. Staeber.

A. O. T. Bridge Club Carl Staeber Edison Avenue

Fellowship Party at St Mary's Sodality Hall

This evening the Sodality of St Mary's church hosts a Fellowship party in their hall starting at 8 o'clock.

Sodality of St. Mary's Church

Wednesday Quilting Club Meets at Mrs Ellis White Home

The Wednesday Quilting Club will be entertained Wednesday at the home of Mrs Ellis White on Har Lansburg road.

Ellis White Harlansburg Road

Brest Reunion Plans Set for June 15 at Buhl Park

The annual Brest reunion will be held on Wednesday June 15 at Buhl Park in Sharon Pennsylvania. Local organizers invite former members to attend and reconnect in a scheduled gathering at the park.

Brest Buhl Park Sharon

Local WCTU and LTL Session Highlights Prohibition Topic

The Croton union of the WCTU met at Mrs. P. K. Fike's Sheridan Avenue home with 13 members and one visitor. Papers on prohibition were read, and Mrs. E. C. Morrow of Walnut Street will host the July meeting.

Croton Union W. Cc. T U P. K. Fike Sheridan Avenue E. C. Morrow Walnut Street

Motorcycle rider Sam Aveni cited for no license plates

Motorcycle Officer Ralph Criswell arrested Sam Aveni of 619 Forest Street after spotting him riding a motorcycle on East Washington Street without license plates. Aveni was turned over to the state highway patrol for prosecution of the case.

Ralph Criswell Sam Aveni Forest Street East Washington Street Aveni

Horton offi c iates Mercer meet today

Scout Executive Herbert G Horton will officiate as judge at the Mercer county Boy Scout council annual camporee along the Shenango River east of Sharpsville. He then moves to Camp Coffman for the Clarion Venango county council event near Harrisville on June 17 and 18.

Herbert G. Horton Mercer County Boy Scout Council Mercer Council Shenango River Sharpsville Horton Coffman Clarion- Venango County Council Harrisville

Supper At St Andrews Church

Thursday evening supper at St Andrews Church from 5 30 to 8 00 p m tickets are 35 cents available in advance.

St. Andrews Church

Y W C A Conference Lunch at Camp East Brook

Members of the Y W C A association are urged to register for a Wednesday lunch at Camp East Brook where the membership conference will be held. Contact the Y W C A business office this afternoon or evening to register.

Camp East Brook Y. W. C. A. Business Office

Ever Ready Club Presents Music at St Luke’s Church

The Ever Ready club staged a musical program Monday evening at St. Luke’s A M E Church. Rev C D Henderson and Rev H P Anderson gave short talks before leaving Wednesday for the annual conference in Cleveland Ohio this week. Committee members were Mrs M Clark and Mrs C M Tyler.

Ever Ready Club St. Luke’s A. M. E. Church C. D. Henderson H. P. Anderson Cleveland M Clark C. M. Tyler

Union Baptist Church Rousing Wednesday Meeting

A rousing meeting is planned for Wednesday evening at Union Baptist Church with a varied program. Sermonettes will be given by Rev. Alex King and George Simmons, followed by testimonials and additional remarks.

Union Baptist Church Alex King George Simmons

Also Mentioned on This Page

Catherine Eagan Armstrong Gerson Jack Gerson New Castle, PA Fenn Theater Bidg North Mercer St Highland U. P. Church Rodgers-McLaughlin Stitch Club Juanita Club Temple Sisterhood Meeting Jolly Twelve National Market Co Mercer and Washington Hamburg Veal D. W. T. Club C. D. Minnick Temple Avenue Moonlight 500 Club O. E. S. Sessions Officers’ Club Quilting Club Betty Lux Norma W.C.T.U. and The State Highway Patrol Mercer Lakewood Beach E. M. McCreary Monroe St Culbertson Metzler Y. W.C. A. Notes Castleton Hotel Soc Greer New Castle Auton Dealers Association J. R. Rick Igands Scholls Mather Bros. CO Jewelers East Washington St
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