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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
5
Basement advertises fresh everyday merchandise at low prices with substantial savings. It lists items such as bleached sheeting at 94 per yard, pillow casing at 124 per yard, printed cretonnes, dress lawns, white india linen, chambray ginghams, and heavy tent duck with indicated per yard prices and small savings per item.
The Lawrence chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Flag Day dinner at Mr. and Mrs. John G. Nethdurft home in Neshannock boulevard. A social committee organized the event with 60 guests enjoying a menu and entertainment on the lawn including songs and a program by Sara Dana Falls and others. Mrs. W. G. Price delivered a life and river survey talk tied to her husband’s government survey work and a Yellowstone park visit.
The Home Missionary society meets at 8 o clock with Mrs Harris at 710 Croton Avenue. Mrs J D F Newell entertains 12 guests at luncheon at the Country Club. Mrs D N Keast and Mrs Charles Young host 20 King's Daughters at a Kensington at Keasts. Various club events and reunions noted including the High School Class of 1904 at the Lawrence hotel Ellwood City and a Helena Auxiliary picnic at the park.
At noon today in Grove City Mr and Mrs W V Young hosted the wedding of their daughter Eva Beulah Young to Carl Baldwin of the city. Only family attended with the bride given in rearriage. After a wedding dinner the couple left for a trip and will reside in Grove City after September 1. Mr Baldwin teaches at the local high school and is the son of Samuel Baldwin of Shenango township. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Ranney of North Jefferson Street.
Miss Margaret Adams of Bellevue hosted 20 guests with Miss Mary Griffith of Carlisle Street. The B G girls enjoyed music and dancing, followed by a lunch served by the hostess and Miss Charlotte Griffith. Out of town guests included Miss Ella Farrell of Reynoldsville and Miss Hallie Marvin of Riverside Cal.
In a Wednesday evening session at Lawrence Sowash’s home on Willard Avenue the Etude Music Club named Miss Helen Young as president and Miss Nellie Matthews as vice president. Lawrence Sowash was secretary and treasurer. The program ended with musical games and refreshments and the next meeting is scheduled for July 12 with Miss Gertrude Ack of Harbor as a guest.
The R. O. S. club was entertained in the home of Miss Ethel Morrow with guests Miss Shields Blaine Snyder Armstrong McClelland Kenehan Wysner Smith Rhauser Stewart Mitchell and Scetrom. The business meeting concluded with an impromptu program and refresh ments served by the hostess.
Members expected to attend the picnic next Monday evening at Robinsons Grove must notify a committee member by Saturday to provide an approximate headcount. No invitation cards will be mailed. attendees should report to a committee member.
Unmarried men are asked not to bring baskets as plenty will be provided. It will be an old fashioned basket picnic with each person bringing their own basket. Ice cream and coffee will be furnished by the committee. Members may ride Sharon street cars on the half hour and the group plans to leave early afternoon. Attendees should notify Paul Browne Patterson or Mrs. A V Cunningham and several listed members.
Miss Edna Laird of Wheatland and A. Robert Saholm of South Sharon wed at noon Wednesday at the bride’s grandparents home in Wheatland. Mrs T A Kimes played the wedding march. The couple plan to reside in Wheatland after a trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
In Mrs. E. E. Rice’s home on Fast Grant street CarNa tion Kensington members met Wednesday. Fifteen members attended and Mrs. L. E. Beman joined the club. Officers were installed and hosted lunch by Miss Pearl Rice, Miss Madeline Rice, and Mrs. Ella McCullough. Two weeks Mrs. Tillie Remley will entertain.
Miss Eva Wick of Wilmington avenue and Jesse Jackamo of Croton avenue married in Warren in a quiet ceremony on their way home to start housekeeping in a newly furnished Fairview avenue residence. Jackamo is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jackamo of Croton.
The Queen Sewing circle was entertained at Mrs. George Ray on Smithfield Street Wednesday afternoon. Quilting was the main feature and a dinner was served. Pink and white flowers and flags decorated the scene. Miss Enmima Christy of Woodlawn attended as a special guest.
Mr and Mrs George VanNaten of stop 92 on the Sharon line observed their 17th wedding anniversary with a dinner at 6 o clock. Guests included Mrs Addie Ward W J Johnston and children of Cochranton Mr and Mrs Samuel Johnston and family Mr and Mrs John Wagner of this city.
About 35 couples attended an informal dance after a regular dinner at the Country club Wednesday evening. Among the guests was Miss Mabel West of La Crosse Wisconsin, invited by Miss Alice McCready.
The ladies of Trinity church host a garden party and supper on Saturday evening June 17 from 5 to 7 30 on Rev. Dr. Perry’s lawn across from the church. In rain, supper at the church. Menu includes new potatoes creamed cold ham meat loaf pickles jelly cold slaw brown and white bread coffee cake with ice cream and strawberries extra for 25 cents.
Honors were divided between Miss Emma Hanna and Miss Lida Pome roy two brides elects of the month at a luncheon hosted by Miss Oliva Griffith of West Washington street. Pink and white tones decorated the table for 25 guests, with the afternoon spent in visiting and sewing. Assisting were Mrs. I. B. Griffith and the Misses Ruth Moseley Jeannette Ellaby Helen Horton and Hazel Anderson.
Miss Blanche Oatey received a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening at the North Liberty Street home of Miss Nevada Hezlop. Pink and white decorations set the scene as Mrs. Hezlop and Mrs. Oatey hosted a dainty collation. Gifts came from Misses Helen Wilson Vida Davy Dora Barnes Clara Sample Helen Kelly Ethel Greer Goldie Bush Carrie Livingston Grace Moncrief Pearl Glass Sue Clark and Mrs E Lundy of Forest Ontario Canada who attended as a guest.
The Swedish Lutheran church on Crawford avenue hosts a Friday evening strawberry shortcake and ice cream social. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
Community event at the corner of County Line Street and Crawford Avenue on Friday June 16 hosted by Second U. P. church. Proceeds support church activities and outreach. Everyone is welcome.
The Euwer’s store management and four employees visited Cascade park between 5 and 6 this morning and shared a ham and egg breakfast in the grove at 6. Miss Bessie Thatcher chaperoned the group and they returned to the city in time for the store’s opening.
At a closing meeting the Woman's auxiliary delegates Mrs. T. F. Stryker and Mrs. Bechtel reported on the Franklin convention. They announced plans to inaugurate a chain system of socials in the fall with meetings resuming in September.
An informal smoker after the regular meeting of the local Knights of Columbus chapter reports good attendance. Arrangements were made for a Beaver Falls chapter picnic at Conneaut Lake on June 29.
Miss Mary A. Jackson wed at the home of Mr and Mrs J C F Jackson near Wampum on Wednesday in a quiet ceremony. The event marked the marriage of the couple in a family setting with close relatives in attendance.
Miss Mary E. Harrah travels to Cleveland Ohio to perform in a concert by renowned pianist Miss Katheryne Collins. Harrah recently graduated from the Collins School of Music in Cleveland.
Miss Katharyne Foulke Miss Frances Foulke John C Wallace A Douglas and Samuel Vandivort attended the University of Pennsylvania banquet held at the Soldiers Memorial hall in Pittsburgh on Wednesday evening.
About fifty Brown and Hamilton employees enjoyed a park picnic Wednesday evening with a 7 o'clock dinner in the grove. Afterward most guests formed a party and went to the theatre for the second part of the outing.
Mrs Ernest Canby and her son of Highland avenue departed Thursday morning to establish a new home in Xenia Ohio.
The uniform success of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has made it a favorite everywhere. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all dealers.
This ad copy claims a boy will prefer staying at home if offered something to make home life interesting, promoting a large line of boys’ books priced at 25 and 50 cents.
An advertisement touts basement bargains on dress fabrics and a wide range of home textiles including aprons ginghams calicoes percales mustins sheets pillow cases towels curtain serims and many other articles needed in every home.
Basement sale highlights include Oil Cloth Shelving in multiple colors at a yard, Canton Flannel Broom Covers for easy slip on and off, Brown Daisy Dusters and Floor Mop sets, Toilet Paper at 5c per roll with 6 for 25c, Dennison Crepe Paper 8c, Ice Tea Tumblers 50c a dozen, Gas Mantles and Globes 8c each, and Sunshine Laundry Soap 95c for 10 bars.
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