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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1920

Page

19

D A R Flag Day Celebration Noted by Lawrence Chapter

The Lawrence D A R chapter observed Flag Day with 60 plus members and guests at the registrar’s Moody avenue home. Mrs. J How ard Frew hosted. Miss Olivia Griffiths spoke on flag history. a musical trio and piano pieces entertained. Wilhelmina Nothdurft read her prize winning essay. a buffet luncheon followed with regent Mrs. James T. Ray and ex regent Mrs. Rebecca E Royce assisting.

Lawrence J. Howard Frew Moody Avenue Charles Rebecca B. Royce H. H. Bartells Grace Woodworth America George Washington Olivia Griffiths I. B. Griffith Bartell Wilhelmina Nothdurft Caroline Haney Florence Ralph George Ralph Sara Dana Falls James T. Ray Rebecca E. Royce C. H. Fischer A. Edgar Ruth Woodworth Wilhelmina Eakin Wilbur Carson San Diego Cal

Clintonia Ken Club Plans Picnic and Meeting

Clintonia Kens six members will hold a Cascade Park picnic on Thursday evening June 17 at 6 o'clock. A committee of Mrs. John Court Mrs. C H McClure and Mrs. Edward Sherrine organized the event. The club’s next regular meeting is set for Thursday evening June 24 at Mrs. Court’s Ray Street home.

Clintonia Kens Clintonia Kensington Cascade Park John Court C. H. McClure Edward Sherbine Ray Street

1913 Club Meeting at Miss Sylvia Barnes Home

Miss Sylvia Barnes of North Cedar Street hosted the 1913 club in her home last evening with special guests Miss Lillian Matthews and Miss Margaret Shoaff. Social diversions of an informal nature followed, then refreshments were served by Miss Barnes assisted by her sister Miss Dora Barnes and Mrs. Quiner Davy.

Sylvia Barnes North Cedar Street Lillian Matthews Margaret Shoaff Miss Barnes Dora Barnes Quiner Davy

Committee Meeting of Class of 1917 at New Castle High

A meeting of the class of 1917 committee was held at Miss Agnes Haun's home to plan the Alumni Reunion at Cascade Park on Friday June 26. A full committee meeting is set for Friday evening at Miss Eyven Coulter's home to confirm attendance and distribute tickets to members, with contact names listed for unnotified alumni.

New Castle High School Agnes Haun Wallace Avenue Cascade Park Eyven Coulter North Bay Street Eugenia Long Helen Flyon James Vogan Even Coulter Beulah Norris Lumen Popp Edward Vandergrift Bowman Carpenter Chester Grigsby Thomas Francis

Surprise honors 22nd anniversary for Mrs Flynn

The 22nd wedding anniversary of Mrs. Frank Flynn of Butler Avenue was celebrated at her home with the 1407 Card Club and friends. Mrs. A L Abry and Miss Kate Smith presented gifts, followed by lunch prepared by several women including Margaret Donahue Nell Sullivan Rachael Hamilton Mary Carson Bud Shea and Kate Smith.

Frank Flynn Butler Avenue 1407 Card Club A L. Abry Flynn Kate Smith Margaret Donahue Nell Sullivan Rachael Hamilton Mary Carson Bud Shea

Golden Wedding to Be Celebrated

On Wednesday June 16 Mr and Mrs Henry P Hughes of South Jefferson street will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary They were born in Clydach Wales and emigrated to America settling in Pittsburgh before moving to New Castle about 18 years ago They have three daughters two living one deceased eight grandchildren and will receive friends at home from 4 to 7 pm Mrs Hughes will host the ladies of Fourth Presbyterian church in the evening Mr Hughes is retired from the Shenango mill

Henry P. Hughes South Jefferson Street Hughes Clydach Breconshire England America Pittsburgh Jones and Laughlin Company New Castle David Powell Gertrude Hughes Terrace and Croton Hools

Clint E Mengle to be Honored at Knights of Pythias Smoker

Clint E Mengle of California visiting New Castle will be honored Thursday after the lodge session. Mengle served as master of finance for New Castle Lodge No 160 for fifteen years and was a highly active member during his residence.

New Castle Lodge No 160 Knights of Pythias Clint E. Mengle California Mengle New Castle Lodge

King’s Daughters Bible Class Moves to Thursday Evening

The First Methodist church group known as the King's Daughters Bible class will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Lowery on Highland Avenue instead of the planned Friday event.

King’s Daughters Bible M. E Robert Lowery Highland Avenue

McConnell Reunion Set at Sankey Residence Near Leesburg

The annual McConnell reunion takes place June 25 at the residence of Mr and Mrs Charles Sankey near Leesburg. Attendees will be met at Drake's station to begin the gathering.

McConnell Charles Sankey Leesburg Drake's Station

Ladies Prayer Meeting Postponed in Christian Missionary Alliance

The Ladies Prayer Meeting of the Christian Missionary Alliance scheduled for this week is postponed. The American Home Watchmen No 45 will meet Wednesday at 7 30 in Megown Hall.

Megown Hall Ladies Prayer The Christian Missionary Alliance

Marriage of Miss Elsie Lennig and Carl Nowalk Reported

Announcement of the marriage between Miss Elsie Lennig daughter of Mr and Mrs N W Lennig of Huron avenue and Carl Nowalk son of Mr and Mrs William Nowalk of Wilmington avenue was made after a Friday evening party hosted by Miss Lennig for her Sunday school class. Mrs Nowalk a New Castle High School graduate class of 17 has worked as a stenographer at H G Preston company while Mr Nowalk works at the Shenango tin mill. The couple will reside presently at the bride’s parents home on Huron avenue.

Elsie Lennig N. W. Lennig Huron Avenue Carl Nowalk William Nowalk Wilmington Avenue H. G. Preston Company Nowalk Shenango Bertha Thomas Phillips Street Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh Mary Reed East Lincoln Ave Oberlin College Virginia Weinschenk Savannah Gardens J. K. Pollock East Street Agnes Haun Wallace Avenue Ann Arbor Michigan University of Michigan Mabel Alexander Margaret Morrison M. H. Alexandder Albert Street Rose Curtis Hiram Way Catherine Curtis Mathew Baltic New York Ireland J. R. Kuhn Gretchen Highland Avenue Williamsport

Walsh Elmer Wedding Today In St Marys Church

The marriage of Miss Estella Marie Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs William Walsh and John J Elmer son of Mrs Mary Elmer took place this morning at St Marys Church with Father F F O Shea officiating Miss Helen Elmer sister of the groom was maid of honor and M J Walsh of Indianapolis was best man A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home for immediate family The couple left for a motor trip to Niagara Falls and Canada and will reside in the city after returning

Estella Marie Walsh Willim Walsh Locust Street John J. Elmer Mary Elmer Richelieu Avenue St. Mary's Church F. F. O'Shea Helen Elmer Niagara Falls Canada

Tea and Playlet by Triangle Missionary Society Planned

Central Christian church members plan a tea and playlet titled One Sweetheart for Two to be performed Thursday evening June 24 under the direction of Mrs Abel Kildoo and Miss Ruth Shaffer. Cast includes Hulda Harkless Anna Phelps and Jean Yingling. G A R to meet at city building hall this evening at 7 30.

Triangle Missionary Society Central Christian Church Young Ladies’ Missionary Society Abel Kildoo Ruth Shaffer Hulda Harkless Anna Phelps Jean Yingling

Current Events Circle of ’06 Holds Last Meeting

The last regular meeting of the Current Events Circle of ’06 was held Monday afternoon at Mrs. Howard Robinson’s home on Walnut Street. Fifteen members attended. election results named Mrs. Charles E. Book as president and Mrs. Frank Rudesill as vice president, with Mrs. Co. B. Caldwell secretary and Mrs. Howard Robinson treasurer. A picnic is planned for Tuesday, June 22, at Fox Spring lodge on Slippery Rock Creek.

Howard Robinson Walnut Street Charles E. Book Frank Rudesill Co. B. Caldwell

Picnic Honors Miss Geraldine Norris Before Move to California

A chaperoned Saturday picnic near Shenango station gathered Miss Geraldine Norris and her mother Mrs. EB Norris prior to their June 23 departure for Long Beach California. Attendees included Edna Smith Ruth Medard Melissa Reed Mary Mayberry Mae Baker Margaret Baker and Mrs John A Baker.

John A. Baker Shenango Station Geraldine Norris EB. J. Norris Long Beach Cal Edna Smith Ruth Medard Melissa Reed Mary Mayberry Mae Baker Margaret Baker

Children Day Exercises at Italian Methodist Church

A large crowd attended the children's day exercises at the Italian Methodist Church on Sunday morning. The church was decorated with flowers and ferns and offered a program of music, exercises, and recitations under Rev. Fiala. Baptism and communion occurred at 10 o'clock. A prayer meeting replaced the regular evening service.

Fiala

Community Notices From New Castle Area Groups

New Castle Hospital Guild lists Mrs James O Laughlin at West Washington Street for 8 o'clock. N E T Club features Miss Maude McCullough at Highland Avenue. Avon Club with Mrs Frank Marquis at Boyles Avenue. D T C Club hosts Mrs Charles Woods at Greenwood Avenue. D of I led by Mrs William Paradise on Neshannock Avenue. Country Club Dance announced. Y O A Girls include Miss Hanna Edmunds and Mrs William Vogan at Pearson Street.

New Castle

Wallace avenue hosts enjoy Cedar Point weekend

Local residents spent the weekend at Cedar Point, Ohio, as guests of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Duerston of Wallace Avenue. The group toured Saturday morning and enjoyed a delightful courtesy visit. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Sturgis, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Donnelly and daughter Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith and son Sargent, David Jameson, and Sam Clark.

Cedar Point Wiliam E. Duerston Wallace Avenue K. E. Rodgers L. C Sturgis Mac Donnelly Jean Howard Smith Sargent David Jameson Sam Clark

Meeting of Ladies Association Rescheduled to June 23

The Ladies Association of the First United Presbyterian Church postpones its meeting from Thursday to Wednesday June 23. Mrs. W. B. Anderson, a returned missionary from India, will attend and speak. Further announcements will follow.

Ladies Association of The First United Presbyterian Church W. B. Anderson India

Families Return Home After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs James Dunn and family and others from Bradley Avenue and Superior Street returned home after spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Williams of Portersville.

James Dunn Ernest Gardner Bertha Sherman Bradley Ave John Stewart William Fulmer Florence Linton Superior Street Johnson Rose Point Charles Williams Portersville

Gleaner's Society Meeting Change Notice

The East End Section of the Gleaner’s Society of the Second United Presbyterian church will hold its meeting Thursday evening June 17 at Miss Mary Dinsmore’s home 1242 East Washington street. The group shifts the meeting day from Friday to Thursday.

Gleaner’s Society East End The Second United Presbyterian Church Mary Dinsmore East Washington Street

Numerous Local Residents Visiting, Returning Home

Personal mentions list dozens of residents and visitors from Pittsburgh Farrell New Castle Philadelphia and other towns. Individuals are noted as visiting family attending events or returning home after trips with several confined to home due to illness sprains or hospitalization.

L S C Book Club Meets Friday at Mrs Turner’s Home

Mrs Bert Turner of West Clayton Street will entertain the members of the L S C Book club in her home Friday afternoon. Associate hostesses will be Mrs Edward Cane and Mrs William Wood.

Bert Turner West Clayton Street L. S. C. Book Club Edward Cane William Wood

Baer to Receive B S Degree from Grove City College

Harold K. Baer of New Castle will graduate this week with a Bachelor of Science degree from Grove City College. He is the sole New Castle representative in the class, while Agnes Nesbitt, daughter of Rev and Mrs S M F Nesbitt, now of Wooster, also graduates.

Harold K. Baer Grove City College Baer New Castle Agnes Nesbitt S. M. F. Nesbitt Wooster

Exchange Opens for Grand Opera Concert Tickets

Patrons with tickets to the Grand Opera Concert at the Penn Theatre may exchange for reserved seats starting 9 a.m. Wednesday. The box office will sell the reserve tickets from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and remain open thereafter.

Penn Theatre

Barnhart Couple Returns From Wedding Tour

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barnhart, recently wed, will be at home to friends at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Middleton of 311 Pine Street. Mrs Barnhart was formerly Miss Helen Middleton.

Lloyd Barnhart Frank Middleton Pine Street Barnhart Helen Middleton

Dorcus Class Meets At Mrs Margaret Brown Home

Members of the Dorcus class of the Second Christian church will meet in the evening of June 17 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Brown on Cascade Street for a group gathering.

Dorcus Second Christian Church Margaret Brown Cascade Street

Postponed Happy Hour Kensington Picnic At Cascade Park

The Happy Hour Kensington picnic scheduled for Thursday evening at Cascade Park is postponed to Friday evening. Members will meet at the grove at 5 30 o clock.

Kensington Cascade Park the Grove

Teas Postponed By Miss Eugenia Long

Afternoon Teas planned for Wednesday June 16 by Miss Eugenia Long of Moody Avenue have been postponed due to Miss Longs illness and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Eugenia Long Moody Avenue Miss Long

Mather Family Reunion Slated at Cascade Park

A reunion of descendants of William and Esther Thorne Mather will be held at Cascade Park on Wednesday June 23.

William and Esther Thorne Mather Cascade Park

Mrs Harry Urmson Hosts 1914 Book Club Meeting

Mrs Harry Urmson of Berger Place will entertain the members of the 1914 Book Club in her home Friday afternoon June 18th.

Harry Urmson Berger Place

Y P B Meeting At Stuart Place With Mrs Snyder

Members of the Y P B and S T L Y P B gathered at Mrs. Snyder’s home in Stuart Place with Mrs. McCurdy as associate hostess. Mrs. McKibben led devotionals and a business session followed with Mrs. Belles presiding. A drawing contest winner was Mrs. Pitts. Reports totaled 9 sick calls 4 bouquets 2 lunches 2 glasses of jelly 2 pies and three garments completed. The group adjourned to meet in July with Mrs. Arch Cramer of County Line Street and Mrs Campbell as associate hostess.

Snyder Stuart Place McCurdy McKibben Belles Pitts Arch Cramer County Line Street Campbell

First Campaign Speech Is Made For Sen. Harding

Senator Harding received a telegram today announcing the opening of his campaign. The dispatch notes early excitement and hints at growing support as the national race begins to unfold.

Sen. Harding International News Service Washington Sennator Harding

Campaign Telegrams Boost Madden Speech Opening in Chicago

A telegram from J D Nettleton secretary to Representative Madden reports Madden delivering a ringing Republican speech at the Hamilton club to start the campaign. Other messages include Kenyon Warrens Southern California Buckeye salute and C H Spencer Ohio publishers strong congratulations.

Chicago J. D. Nettleton Madden Hamilton Club Kenyon Warren Southern California Federation of Ohio Societies California C. H. Spencer Ohio Daily Newspaper Publishers Association

Ex Kaiser's Nephews Forced To Work In Germany

Berlin dispatch notes four of the ex Kaiser's nephews, sons of Princess Margaret of Prussia, now laboring to learn trades. One to farm work from early morning, another in a steel mill studying engineering, a third apprenticed to architects, the fourth a clerk in the demobilization department.

London Germany Republic Berlin Daily Express Margaret of Prussia Hight

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