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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1933
Page
19
Cold weather and rain postpone the Field Club mixed foursome golf tournament at New Castle Field Club. Draw for partners will occur at 6 30 in front of the club Tuesday June 20. Contract bridge will follow the golf event.
Employees and officials of the New Castle Dry Goods store will motor to New Wilmington tonight for a dinner party at an inn. An automobile caravan will leave the store around 5 45 o clock. A special program including dancing has been arranged for the evening.
Mrs Willis McMullen of Cumberland Avenue entertained G W club members Tuesday evening. Cards formed the pastime with 500 chosen and prizes awarded to Miss Lillian Dorsey, Mrs Harry Haymond, and Mrs Ethel Borio. Special guests included Mrs Frank Sargeant and Mrs Frank Dorsey. Doris McMullen and Helen Kelley assisted in serving. In two weeks Mrs Haymond of Beckford Street will host the club.
The Sunday school class at First Baptist Church led by Mrs Ira Landis planned a noon picnic at Cascade park but canceled due to unfavorable weather. They will regroup Thursday at noon in the Cascade park grove.
Miss Odetta Hodgkinson, bride-elect of the summer, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Martha Mathews on the New Bedford road. The party featured a gifts table with many useful home items and a convivial collation. Out of town guests included Mrs. Jay Rudolph of Dayton, Ohio, Miss Hazel Wike of Youngstown, Ohio, and Mrs. Dave Cosgrove of New Galilee.
A splendid meeting of the A. R. C. class of the Wesley M. E. church was held Tuesday at Mrs. Fay Hughes home on South Lee avenue with a large attendance. Routine work and an informal social period followed. Guests included Albert Hughes and his great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Double. Next meeting planned for July 24 at Cascade park. A special social event is set for Tuesday at the church.
The Baraca class of the First Baptist church entertained the J. O. Y. class at Paul W. Fombelle’s home on the old Pittsburgh road Tuesday evening. About forty guests attended with music and games as the main activities. Outdoor sports included baseball and horseshoe pitching.
The Reading Circle of 06 held its season finale at Cascade Park with members and families as guests. A dinner for thirty two was served at 12 30 in the picnic grove amid cold weather and park amusements followed. Special guests included Mrs Eliza Dalzell Mrs Fred Beck Mrs Charles Black and Mrs Alec Black. The organizing committee comprised Mrs J C Cavill Mrs J A Wilson Mrs Jennie Shaffer and Mrs J H Kocher.
The Chester P Reynolds home at 301 Fairfield avenue hosted a Max Welch Circle surprise shower for bride Esther Reynolds McBride. After a bridge game the group presented gifts for her new home and enjoyed a lunch served by Hazel Armstrong and circle members.
Mrs. Wilmer Hawk and Mrs. Walter Duffy hosted a birthday gathering Monday evening at the Hawk residence for Jack Duffy. Guests enjoyed music and dancing with guitar numbers by Mrs. Wilmer. A dinner menu centered on a large birthday cake was served to relatives and friends including Mary Brenamen Bob McGreg or Elmer Murray and family Wilmer Hawk and family Walter Duffy and children Dorothy Betty Shirley Junior and the guest of honor.
A party of little friends gathered at Jean Berniece Martin's home on Butler avenue for her 12th birthday. Audrey McLafferty performed a tap and song skit, Phoebe Pursell sang, and races with prizes went to Louise Lemley Geraldine Fullwood Josephine Champ and Jean Martin. Lunch by Alberta Martin with Lucille Potter followed. guests included Josephine Champ Loretta Champ Geraldine Fullwood Mildred Minner Phoebe Pursell Jean Perro Audrey McLafferty Grace Potter Ethel May Potter Louise Lemley Eva June Sipple and the honoree.
The Wesley Methodist Church group hosted a six o'clock dinner and farewell for Gen evieve Flemming who leaves today for a southern trip and Kentucky. Officers chosen were Laura Bacon president Theresa Critchlow vice president Sadie Wheaton secretary Katherine Strayer treasurer Dorothy Bacon mite-box secretary and Ruby Wheaton press reporter. Mrs Gerald B Mason of Buffalo New York attended as a special guest.
Mr and Mrs Matthew Edel hosted a neighborhood gathering at their Shaw street home Tuesday from five to eight for their grandson George turning nine. Twenty five guests attended with games and contests. Prizes went to Marjory Maxwell Bob Murdock Belentey Koulnie and Glenn Gordon. Lunch at three pink yellow and green tables. Mrs Edel was helped by Mrs Alice Gordon Mrs Sam Koulnie and Mrs Jesse Pitzer. Gifts were received by the honored guest.
Mrs. J. Elder Bryan of Morton street hosted her brother William P. Callahan and his bride Helen J. Smith from Wellsboro before their June 10 wedding at Coudersport. Helen worked at the First National Bank of Wellsboro. William served in the state highway department. Callahan is a nephew of 8. J. Callahan of Moody Avenue.
Mr and Mrs George C Vannat ten of R D 2 Harbor road observe the 39th anniversary of their marriage today. Mr Vannatten was formerly connected with the Pennsylvania railroad and is now retired.
The Willing Workers class of the Second United Presbyterian church will hold a picnic supper Thursday at 6 PM at Cascade Park. Mrs. C. E. Book leads the class as teacher.
The annual Forbes and Sweesy reunion will be held on Wednesday June 21 at Will Bells grove near the Battle Row school house on West Middlesex road.
The Ladies of the Lions hosted a turreen dinner for Lions club members at Prof. and Mrs. Browne K. Thacker’s Knox avenue home. About 75 to 80 places were set amid Thacker lawn flowers. Entertainment included magic by Donald Hofmeister and readings by Kathryn Johnson, with George A. Dickson speaking on California earthquakes. The event, closing the summer season, featured guest attendees from out of town and honored members.
Piano teachers of the Music club presented their pupils in a Tuesday recital at Highland United Presbyterian Church. Hosts Helen Ewing and Katherine Nessle Allen welcomed parents and friends as names of students and teachers appeared in the program.
Plans are ready for a bridge party at the New Castle Field Club house on Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Fenton as hosts. Play begins at 8 30 oclock and prizes are awarded for honor scores after the contests. Lunch will be served.
Walter M. Reneker organist and choirmaster led a recital at First United Presbyterian Church assisted by the junior choir. The 8:15 pm program featured Concert Variations Bells of St Marys Marche Funebre Sera pene Humoresque In Paradisum and Toccata in D minor with selections by Garth Edmundson Guilmant Guion and Bach.
The Dorcas class of Epworth M. E. church met Tuesday in the church primary room. Mrs. J. M. Edwards presided, devotionals led by Mrs. H. L. McCurdy, and routine opened the program. Business sessions included officer elections, with results to be announced later. Games directed by Mrs. W. B. Kilmer concluded the gathering.
A. J. Shifflet of 321 North Cascade street enjoyed a birthday surprise at his home on June 9 as relatives and friends gathered. The evening featured radio music, games, and light conversation followed by a tasty lunch served by Mesdames Boalie, Alexander and Shifflet. Shifflet received a number of gifts at the close.
A compilation of society club names and hostess names with street addresses. The item lists F. O. F. club Jolly Twelve Moonlight 500 Emanon Reunited Ladies Federation Juniors Ace-Hi-Bridge Gramada Kensington L A B Field J QO 8 S A W Gowanda S O B Kensington W A G clubs and corresponding hostesses and avenues.
The Croton Methodist Church Unit Five plans an afternoon garden party Thursday at Mrs. E. J. Cranmer’s home 112 North Vine Street if weather permits. If not, the event moves to the church with the senior high dramatic class performing a sketch and a quilt display by the women.
Mrs Helena Gribble of Winter Avenue hosted a Jollikousins Club gathering with cards chat and diversions. Prizes went to Mrs Gladys Pulford and Mrs Mary Fehren bach. Lunch was served with help from Mrs Florence DePuy and Mrs Thelma Gardner. In two weeks the group will meet at Cescade Park for a ham fry.
The Delta class of the First Baptist church met at Mrs. Hugh Sturdy East Brook road for a tureen dinner. Mrs. Sturdy teaches the class and received a gift from members. Mrs. Joseph McBride attended as a guest and twelve were served.
The Quota club held its regular meeting Tuesday at a local inn on North street with dinner at six. Members planned the next gathering for June 27 at an announced location, and Miss Elizabeth Rose, the delegate, will present a full report on the ongoing annual convention in Swampscott Massachusetts.
The Married People's class of the Second United Presbyterian Church postpones its planned picnic led by teacher W. T. Burns to Friday, June 23.
Members of the Rebekah Browne class of the First U. P. church will hold a tureen dinner Friday evening at 6 o'clock at the home of Mrs Alma Breaden located at 315 North Mercer Street.
The twentieth annual Gibson family reunion will be held on Wednesday June 21 at the Willard Grange Hall.
Reader notice requests birth announcements plus the writer's name and address to appear in this column. Instructions emphasize proper attribution and contact details for publication.
Mr and Mrs Ruben Pratt announce a daughter born Saturday June 10 at their Neal Street home. Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson of Rigby Pa report a son named Charles William born Sunday June 11 to sharing friends. Ann Grace named daughter of Mr and Mrs F Dattile of South Lafayette Street. Mr and Mrs Joseph Grande of Farrell Pa welcome a son born at the home of Mrs Grande's parents Mr and Mrs Emilio Deltorio at 914 South Mill Street.
The South Side Bible Class will gather Thursday at 2 PM at 5 East Long Avenue, hosted by Miss Nancy V. Fusco with Mrs. Sarah Book as teacher.
This evening at 7 45 a prayer service will be held by the congregation in the Court House. It will be the last service in the temporary quarters as repairs to the church are complete and Sunday services will be in the new church. Thursday at 2 pm a missionary prayer service will be at Mrs Hinkson's home near 211 Pearson street. Friday at 7 45 a cottage service will be at Clarence Parks 100 North Walnn street.
A short business meeting precedes the memorial program to be held Friday evening at 8 o clock in the City Building. Castle Temple of the Pythian Sisters hosts the event with Ellwood City and Wampum Temples taking part.
At a Tuesday meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of Central Christian church at Mrs. Charles Shoaff's home Mrs. Charles Irwin was elected president. Other officers include Mrs. Thomas Sullivan vice president Mrs. William Strobel secretary Miss Helen Strobel assistant Mrs. Henry Jenkins treasurer and Anna Gosney assistant. A tin dinner is planned for June 29 at Gaston Park at 6 o'clock.
The A U R Girls of Central Presbyterian met at Sarah Rice's Croton Avenue home with Alison Leslie as cohost. Mrs. Anna Peden led a missionary program featuring Margaret Lowrey on The West Indies and Mrs. C M Propst on The Philippines. Plans were discussed for the annu...
A community picnic on July 11 featured hosts assisted by Marie and Anna Rice. Special guests included Misses Joyce Wingerd and Florence Peden.
The Houghton College quartet will present sacred music this evening at the Wesleyan Methodist church on Lyndal street. They lead a special service with inspirational songs. Members are Orwen Hess first tenor Alvin Barker second tenor Malcolm Cronk baritone and Willard Smith bass. Concert starts at 7 30.
A playful exchange between Mr. Askit and Mrs Tel lit questions the dullness of cookbooks. The remark hints at a light kitchen wise debate in a domestic setting.
Troop No. 9 from the local Girl Scouts hiked to Castle Beach on Tuesday morning. They began with breakfast and stayed for dinner with Miss Prudence Sankey in charge of the group.
Troop No. 15 of the Girl Scouts visited Elaine Bailey's Cascade street home Tuesday evening for a wiener roast. About 25 girls attended as they sang scout songs and played games under the direction of Misses Dorothy Depp and Dorothy Kinney.
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