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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
3
A delightful luncheon took place at 1 30 in the Elks club replacing the usual picnic season end. Flowers adorned the tables and a delicious menu was served. Guests included Mrs J Norman Martin and Mrs Edgar B Speer among others, with informal hours at Mrs Martin's home.
This morning at 9 45 a double wedding was solemnized in the pastor's study at the First Methodist church. Miss Helen Elinor Lyons and Willard H Hood wed, as did Miss Grace Margaret Anderson and William G Addington. The couples plan to reside at 301 East Phillips after July 1 and travel to Cleveland and other lake points.
The 1914 Book club at Mrs. Frank Veach's Delaware avenue home held a porch party with knitting and visiting, then indoors for refreshments. This was the last regular meeting of the season. a luncheon is planned in two weeks at the Y W C A with an election of officers. Guest Mrs. Harvey Timlow Munn of Washington D C attended.
Readers learn of a local wedding with multiple relatives and friends in the city. The item highlights community ties and shared celebration among residents.
John C. Wallace Jr. known as Jack Wallace wed Miss Lottie Vincent of San Francisco on Thursday at 4 pm. Wallace, son of local residents, now serves as purchasing agent for the Pacific Coast Steel company, where he has worked for six years.
Miss Bronwen Davis to Earl Mullen and Miss Margaret Jane Davis to Homer Albert Lostetter announced at a Triple S club party hosted by Miss Margaret Davis on South Oakland Avenue. Attendees included Evelyn and Anna Phillips of New Castle. Davis sisters are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Davis. Bronwen works at P H C. Mullen at Sharon Steel Hoop mill. Lostetter, son of Mrs. Harry White, is chief cashier at the Pennsylvania freight office. No wedding dates set.
The couple announced their marriage at Miss Anna L Colton's home in East New Castle Friday at 8 30 pm. Rev J L Stratton officiated at the Methodist Episcopal church. The bride wore a blue and white georgette suit and they will reside at a new East New Castle home after July 1.
A Friday evening party hosted by Mr and Mrs Grover Sherbondy of Edgewood Avenue and Miss Charlotte Brown drew about 35 guests from the Emanon and N. S. A. clubs and friends. Roses decorated the house as games and music filled the night with refreshments served by Miss Mabel Oesterling and Miss Mary Warnock. Mrs L A Foster of New York was a visitor. In two weeks on Wednesday Miss Warnock will host the N. L. U. club.
Attendees at a Friday Beethoven recital at the home of Julian Williams and Edward F Kurtz on North Jefferson Street enjoyed a faultless performance. The artists require no introduction and plans for similar fall recitals were announced to ongoing music interest.
Concluding the season, the Luncheon Spoon club held a gathering at Mrs. Frank Baldwin’s North Beaver street home Friday. Miss Bess Stewart of New York visited and was hosted by Mrs. W. K. Hugas and Mrs. Edward Beadel. The afternoon was spent informally.
Seniors and Juniors toured Stoneboro for swimming and dinner while Sophomores visited McConnell's Mills and Freshmen enjoyed time at the park.
Mr and Mrs Edward King of Rhodes Place travel to New Bedford Massachusetts for the summer and their daughter Miss Anna King will join in two weeks.
Mrs James McDevitt of Home street entertained the New Castle Hospital Emergency club Friday with 14 present. Special guests were Mrs William Ferrell Miss Margaret OBrien and Mrs James McDevitt Jr who assisted in serving refreshments. The next meeting on the second Friday of July will be with Mrs Dennis Donegan of Leasure avenue.
Mrs Laura Linton of Highland avenue will entertain the Basket club next Friday evening in a social gathering at her home.
Miss Mary Sweeney and Miss Grace Thomas of St. Marys Dramatic Society travel to Warren Ohio to take part in a playlet staged by the St. Marys church group on Monday evening.
Miss Edna Smith of Wallace Avenue will entertain a number of associates in the senior class after class night on Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs David Jameson on North Jefferson street host events while O N O and Miss Ruth Weitz on East Washington street host gatherings.
The Cum mings family annual reunion will be held June 20 at the home of Ernest Hennon in Wampum.
Floyd Wilson visited Ellwood City yesterday as guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. White. Various relatives report births, farewells, and overseas deployments with updates from Woodlawn to France, Camp Lee to Fort Oglethorpe, and Mt. Holyoke to Oberlin.
Howard Noss aged 19, formerly of New Castle, died last night at his home on St. Clair Street Pittsburg of tubercular meningitis. He was son of Mrs Nell Noss and a member of the M E church at East Liberty. He leaves two sisters Mrs Ray Heasley and Mrs Bert Chase and one brother Herbert. Remains to be brought for burial Sunday at Valley View cemetery at 3 30 PM.
Red Cross Unit 16 resumes activities next Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Highland U P church. Members should attend as work changes and a large order for new garments must be filled. Lunch will be served.
Mahoning township reports an additional 41 dollars contributed to the Second War Fund. A 36.82 dollar check from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company was received at headquarters for the fund.
The report notes two items: unit 9-5 handles sock pairing and unit 3-1 processes 1 750 compresses within an 8 by 4 framework. The concise entry lists these tasks without additional context.
A well attended Mothers' circle gathering occurred Friday afternoon at Mrs. E. E. Robinson's Cumberland avenue home with Mrs. Harry Lockley and Mrs. Arch Cramer as associate hostesses. The group spent the hours informally and 16 pairs of socks for the Red Cross were turned in.
The Highland U P church Woman's Missionary Society met Friday evening with Mrs. Reigel of Sheridan Avenue. The program was led by Mrs. Mitchell Mrs. P L Craig and Mrs. C E Trainor. Plans were made for a July picnic at Mrs. W George's home on Winter Street.
Children day will be observed tomorrow at the Italian Methodist Episcopal church on South Mill street. An excellent program to be presented at 10 30 has been prepared by the pupils of the Sunday school.
Children day services will be held tomorrow evening at o o clock in the Coal Town Free Methodist church. Sun day school children prepared an interesting program for this time.
The Wesley M. E. Church will observe Children’s Day tomorrow morning with a Sunday school program of songs recitations dialogues and a piano solo. Baptismal services will be held in connection with the day’s exercises.
Girls' Day activities at Bethel A M E Church led by Mrs J G Wilson include a 10 45 a m sermon and 3 30 p m Sunday school with fitting exercises.
The American Red Cross, the United States army and navy nurse corps and the Council of National Defense are urging the young women graduates of today to enter schools for nurses.
U S Department of Agriculture instructions describe blanching whole cherries for 16 seconds to prevent splitting. For sour cherries water-sugar sirups of five pounds eight ounces sugar to one gallon water are recommended, while sweet cherries use a 3 9 water sirup. Pack in previously boiled jars, seal, boil quart jars for 25 minutes, and store cool and dry.
The guide covers selecting fresh uniform asparagus tips, washing trimming skinning and tying in bundles. Blanch tips in boiling water then cool in salt water before packing hot brine in jars and processing at 15 pounds for 35 minutes. It also outlines intermittent boiling and continuous boiling methods with sealing storage guidance.
Instructions for preparing jars and tops before filling. Heat jars and tops for 15 minutes and use a suitable processing vessel. Pack hot jars with prepared food, partially seal, submerge in warm water, boil for specified times, then seal airtight and cool before testing for leaks.
The Pennsylvania Woman's Liberty Loan Committee reports 100000 women volunteers enrolled and 606304 subscribers raising 134082230 dollars in the third Liberty Loan campaign. The fourth campaign is planned for October under the same committee. Lawrence County contributed 618 subscribers totaling 107050 dollars. Mrs William McAdoo lauded the effort.
The article argues that a trained nurse who marries gains rich assets as a homemaker and mother. Hospital training enhances housekeeping, child care, dietetics, and attitudes toward life, improving sympathy and problem solving. It also notes nurses’ readiness for emergencies and advocates expanding training schools for future home and public service.
James Coates of Shamokin Pennsylvania slipped as his brother swung a double-bitted ax. His right hand was severed at the wrist but the hanging hand was bound in place. Surgeons at the State hospital restored the hand and are attempting to reestablish circulation to save it.
The piece counsels against fearing calamities and urges getting outdoors, seeking wholesome amusement, work, cheerful company, or a good book. It warns that brooding on forebodings worsens mood and suggests letting nature lift spirits.
Durable finely mercerized crochet cotton offered in large balls 10e size. Includes plain and shaded colorways suited for intricate lace and durable afghans. Strong staple for handcrafts.
An Elgin Maid mercerized crochet cotton in soft finish with plain and shaded colors offered as a 7 cent value, sold in 5 cent balls.
Amherican Maid ball mercerized crochet cot ton offered in plain colors and white in all grades. Regularly 10c per ball, special price two balls for 15c.
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