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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1931
Page
3
The regular luncheon bridge party moves to Tuesday June 16 at the Field Club house with a 1 pm meal followed by a card period for the remainder of the afternoon.
A large attendance greeted the Royal Neighbors in Woodman Hall on Friday evening. The meeting began at 8 o clock with a business session followed by a social time. A committee led by Mrs. C H Hilborn, Mrs L G Nail and Mrs Frederick Marsh served a tasty collation. Guests included Mrs Elizabeth Martin supreme deputy and Mrs Harry Walker of Kittanni. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday July 10 at the same location.
The 18th annual Gibson family reunion will be held on June 17 at Williard Grange hall. Attendance is open to all Gibson relatives and related families.
The Lawrence County Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its final executive board meeting Tuesday at 2 PM in the YWCA. Officers will summarize the year's activities and discuss summer plans.
Members of the L. S. C. Book Club are invited to a luncheon Friday at 12 o'clock EST at the home of Mrs. George Meyer on Madison avenue. Members unable to attend should notify Mrs. Meyer by Wednesday.
Mrs. W. H. Fleeger and her son Forest Fleeger with Miss Ruth Badger traveled to various locations in Canada during the weekend, touring noted sites and returning home.
The wedding of Miss Clara Waldman and Sidney Altshuler took place at the Waldman home in Adams Street with Rabbi J. Shapp officiating. An elaborate reception followed, guests from multiple cities attended, and the couple plans a wedding trip and residence in Monessen.
Miss Jean Donnelly daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Donnelly 326 East Lincoln avenue returns from Wellesley College where she is a junior and will sail Friday with a party of Wellesley girls aboard the S S Stattendam for a two months trip to Europe.
The girls of the Lawrence laundry will meet at Cascade Park tomorrow evening at 7 30 for a picnic dinner led by Miss Phyllis Ginger with aides Thelma Long and Theresa Vitale.
The list details weekly meetings and events across numerous clubs in town. Notable gatherings include Almira Home board luncheon at Ta Te Yah Pah, Gowanda and Jollikousins hosts, Jameson Memorial hospital sewing, and many 500 clubs with members at streets and avenues such as West Washington and Crawford Avenue. The calendar spans Tuesday to Saturday with breakfast and dinner times noted for several groups.
At Mrs. Joe Dolan’s West Grant street home a bridge party announced the wedding date of Miss Gertrude Boyle to Joseph Flynn. Guests saw scrolls on dolls reading Gert and Joe June 29 1931. Mary Boyle of Aliquippa attended as the sole out of town guest.
Mrs. E. O. Fankhauser will host soloists Samuel McCreary baritone on Thursday June 18 and Ruth Drescher soprano on Friday for concerts at her Crawford Terrace home both starting at 8 oclock. A reception will follow the last performance.
Mrs. G. A. Walters of Bower Hills Mt. Lebanon hosted a luncheon bridge Saturday afternoon with guests from New Castle Philadelphia Beaver Falls and Pittsburgh. Prizes went to Mrs. Donges Miss Wallace and Mrs. H A Sturdy after a delicious menu served at elegant tables.
A marriage of interest took place Sunday in Pittsburgh as Esther Marlin daughter of Mr and Mrs J Marlin of North Mercer street wed Arthur J Krakover of Pittsburgh The Hotel Schenley hosted the ceremony with Rabbi G A Rose officiating An elaborate dinner followed and the couple will reside in Pittsburgh after a wedding trip
Thirty five friends and relatives gathered at the Ma honing road home of Mr and Mrs Richard Hannon to mark their twenty fifth anniversary. Entertainment included music and five hundred prizes awarded to Anna Eagan Catherine Berger Frank Martin Ella Travers Dr W P McCann and Elizabeth Travers. A formal menu and a large wedding cake adorned the tables with roses peonies and other summer flowers enhancing the decor.
Miss Lucille McConaghy and Miss Elizabeth Weingartner were feted at a luncheon bridge in the Morrowfield hotel in New Castle attended by 40 guests. Pittsburgh’s Miss Dorothy Nevin, Westminster College alumna, hosted the event with local guests including Helen Weingartner Ruth Lewis Harriet Ewing Helen McConaghy and Geraldine Turk.
Birth announcement submitted by local correspondent notes a newborn event with reader-supplied details and signature.
The notices record multiple births including Rose Marie to the Macalanos of 103 West Cherry street Patsy De Licca of 206 South Cedar street, a daughter named Rose Marie, Diago Lemerelli of 217 Friendship street, a son named Vincent, Corilla Lou to Herman M. Jones of 6 Northview avenue born Saturday June 13, a daughter, a son born June 14 at Jameson Memorial hospital to Car Klink of McClelland avenue, and a daughter born June 14 at Jameson Memorial hospital to James Weaver of Pennsylvania avenue, plus a nine pound son born to John H. Warneck of Frank avenue this morning.
The Tuesday Bridge Club members will entertain their husbands tomorrow evening with a seven o'clock dinner at the Butler cottage on East Brook.
Mrs. E A Snyder and Mrs Howard Reynolds to be associate hostesses at Gowanda Club luncheon Tuesday at one o'clock.
The annual reunion of the Lusk and McVey families will be held on Thursday July 18 at Memorial Park on the Grove City Mercer road.
The N. H. B. Kensington will meet Wednesday with Mrs. L. D. Garrett on Mulberry street.
The Nous A Mon Girls plan a picnic supper Tuesday at 6 30 P M at Cascade Park. The event invites members and likely weather-friendly outdoor gathering with casual dining.
The Lions Club ladies invite their husbands as guests for a dinner at Worth Grange Hall this evening marking the club’s second annual event. Guests anticipate a lively evening recalling last year’s pleasant gathering.
The husbands and families of the Tuesday Kensington members will attend a picnic dinner Friday evening at Cascade Park. Dinner is scheduled for 6 30 in the grove and amusements at the park will follow the meal.
Members of the Pisor and Emery families will gather at the Liberty Grange Hall for their annual reunion on Thursday. A noon dinner will be served followed by an afternoon of sports after the business meeting, during which officers will be elected.
The Ladies of the G. A. R. meet Tuesday afternoon in the city building for their regular business session. Mrs. Rose Tripp and Mrs. Zella George report on the encampment held last week in Lancaster.
The Old Timers picnic will be held at the Glenn School on June 20. A live program of sports and games has been arranged by the committee and a basket picnic dinner will be served at noon.
Mrs. Chester D. Minick of 934 Temple avenue will entertain the 1927 Bridge Club members in her home Wednesday of this week for their regular session.
Philatheas class of the First Baptist church meets this evening with Mrs Mont C Goulden on Adams street for their regular session.
Mrs. Eliza Gibson of the Almira Homes will celebrate her 92nd birthday on June 16. Friends are invited to call that day.
A large audience at Union Baptist Church heard Dr. L. E. S. Morandia of East India discuss Understanding. He will speak again tonight on Home in America vs Home in India as Melody Singers perform. Bethel A. M. E. Church sets a gala Tuesday at 8 o'clock under Rev. H. B. Johnson.
Mrs. V. V. Veach of Englewood Avenue will host the Quanequa Club at her home Wednesday evening.
The E. O. T. Club members will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. Pennie Biddle of Etna street.
The event, organized under the Willing Workers club led by Mrs. J Williams, aims to raise funds through a hen hunt activity. The club president oversees planning and coordination. Proceeds support community projects in the area.
The Bethel A M E church congregation was convened in a special session this evening by Rev. H B Johnson to finalize plans for the upcoming summer rally.
L H McCamb reports his son Budd’s Olympic bicycle was stolen from the Park Avenue garage between Thursday and Sunday. Police have strong clues on the thief’s identity and anticipate an arrest.
An odd local note mentions Sea Francis Wilson and individuals including Gladys Stanley Hillsville Dominick and Diana Flora Dardos. The fragment hints at mood notes amid a world troubled by drought or crop losses.
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