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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1936

Page

8

Large Gathering at Dennis Home Picnic Reunion

Mr and Mrs C F Dennis hosted an all day reunion at 318 Wallace Avenue inviting 57 friends and relatives. Hosts included Mr and Mrs L G Dennis Mrs T W Dennis and daughter Margaret with helpers Sally Ingham Margaret Dennis Dorothy Dennis Arthur Dennis Kathryn Snyder and Rosemary First. Attendees from Ohio cities and Pittsburgh filled the day with reminiscences photographs and a lawn picnic.

C. FE. Dennis Wallace Avenue L. G. Dennis T. W. Dennis Margaret Sally Ingham Margaret Dennis Dorothy Dennis Arthur Dennis Kathryn Snyder Rosemary J. S. Paisley Steubenville Robert Paisley C. R. McFadden Fred Sharp Irondale J. O. Paisley Wellsville J. H. Stewart Elliott L. Gyzer M. E. First William Allison Cleveland M. S. Dennis John W. Dennis H. B. McClimans

Family Dinner Honors Bride and Groom in Wheeling

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stright hosted a Sunday family dinner at 448 County Line Street for their grandson Robert W. McDermott and bride Dorothy Ruth Brown. The couple wed May 9 in Wheeling, West Virginia, with attendants Mr. and Mrs. William Patton. Twenty three guests attended a blue and white decorated table as gifts for the new home at 448 County Line Street were presented.

Thomas Stright County Line Street Robert W. McDermott Francis McDermott Dorothy Ruth Brown C.G Brown East Washington Street Wheeling W. Va William Patton County Line St

Silver Coffee Delights Grace M. E. Social Circle

Dr. Mary Baker hosted a Silver Coffee at her South Mill street home for William street Epworth M A and Grace M. E. Church affiliates. About 100 guests attended as Cora Baker and Eleanor Lazear served, with Florence Thompson Enda Weide and David Reese providing vocal and instrumental numbers. A quartet of former Grace M. E. members performed, a silver offering was taken.

Mary Baker William Street Epworth M. A Grace M. E South Mill Street Cora Baker Eleanor Lazear Florence Thompson Enda Weide David Reese Miss Weide Grace M. E. Choir Juva Mansfield Thomas Francis David Rees

Missionaries to Start U S Tour Then China Mission

Mrs J A Ward accompanied Rev A E French on a States tour then to New Castle for several days. They will travel to Seattle in August and depart August 15 for Hainan S China to commence missionary work.

J. A. Ward A. E. French New Castle United States Seattle Wash Hainan S. China

Picnic Dinner Prompted Northside Club Outing

Members of the N. K. club drove to Mill Creek Park for a picnic dinner. Despite sudden numbers traveling to Youngstown and inclement weather, guests enjoyed the outing. On returning to New Castle they gathered at the home of Catherine and Elizabeth Lewis on Bell Avenue for a brief business meeting.

N. K Mill Creek Park Youngstown New Castle Catherine and Elizabeth Lewis Bell Avenue

Pery Rock Reunion Set for June 20 at Harlansburg

The second annual event will take place at 1 Mildred Smith and will be hosted at the home of Mrs. Harlansburg Slip on Tuesday, June 20. An all day meeting is planned with the main menu served at noon.

Mildred Smith Pery Rock Uas Smith Harlansburg

West Side Club Reschedules Meeting to Wednesday

Miss Mary Eagan of West Washington Street will open her home to West Side club members on Wednesday instead of Thursday as originally planned.

West Side Mary Eagan West Washington Street West Side Club

R. U. Club Dinner Scheduled on South Jefferson

Members of the R. U. Club will have a chicken dinner at 8 o'clock this evening in the club rooms on South Jefferson street.

R. U. Club South Jefferson Street

Lovely Party Honors Silver Anniversary

A surprise dinner party honored Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maroney on their Silver wedding anniversary. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. James S. Fleckenstein welcomed the couple at West Garfield Avenue with a silver and gold themed meal and a large cake. Rose Travers assisted, and gifts and flowers complemented the celebration.

Joseph Maroney James S. Fleckenstein West Garfield Avenue Rose Travers

Local Folks Attend Convention Sessions

At the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs convention in Pittsburgh local residents attended events. From New Castle attendees listed include Mrs. E B Ray Mrs Emmett Gillespie Mrs Marie Roof Mrs Lucy Pettitt Mr and Mrs Floyd Houk Mrs Bertha Daugherty Mr and Mrs E A Fenton Mr and Mrs Clark Buelland Mr Hall Reports say the convention was very successful with a large attendance.

The Odd Fellows and Rebekah’s Pittsburgh Odd Fellows William Penn Hotel Fort Pitt Convention City New Castle E. B. Ray Hillcrest Avenue Emmett Gillespie Emerson Avenue Marie Roof North Street Lucy Pettitt Warren Avenue Floyd Houk North Bay Street Bertha Daugherty Walnut Street E. A. Fenton Laure] Boulevard Clark Buell Hall

Castle Hills stag at club tonight

The Castle Hills club hosts the second stag party for members and friends at their club rooms tonight at 8. Prizes will be awarded for card games with lunch to follow. last Monday's event drew many participants and prizes went to Allan Booth and William Nunn in contract bridge and Bradley Mc Gonigle and Albert Ellis in auction.

Castle Hills Club Allan Booth William Nunn Bradley McGonigle Albert Ellis

Mrs Coulter Hosts Luncheon At Browns Dale Country Home

Mrs Margaret Coulter of Brownsdale hosted a luncheon at her country home on Saturday. Guests from New Castle included Mrs RH Galbreath Miss Eleanor Galbreath Mrs WJ Chain and Mrs Jessie E Edgar. Also present were Mrs Riddle and daughters Lucille and Genevieve from Emlenton PA with Genevieve a local high school faculty member. Eva Coulter assisted in serving the menu at one oclock.

Margaret Coulter Brownsdale New Castle RH. T. Galbreath Eleanor Galbreath W. J. Chain Jessie E. Edgar Riddle Lucille Genevieve Riddle Emlenton Eva Coulter

Mrs Horchler Hosts OO. M. K. Club Gathering

Mrs. William Horchler of Wayne Street entertained members of the OO. M. K. club at her home on Friday evening. The event featured varied entertainment and refreshments as guests joined around a large table. Special guests included Mrs. Vena Wray Mrs. T. D. Smith and Mrs. William H. Scott.

William Horchler Wayne Street OO. M. K. Club Vena Wray T. D. Smith William H. Scott

Marie Dutkiewicz to guest soloist at Carnegie Hall recital

Miss Marie A Dutkiewicz of New Castle will be guest soloist in a Sunday afternoon organ recital at Carnegie Hall Pittsburgh led by Dr Caspar Koch. The program includes varied numbers with piano accompaniment by Mrs Ruth Topping of Pittsburgh starting at 3 Pm daylight savings time.

Caspar Koch Carnegie Hall Pittsburgh Marie A. Dutkiewicz New Castle Ruth Topping

Brest Reunion Set for June 24 at Cascade Park

The annual Brest family reunion will be held Wednesday June 24 at Cascade Park. Family members are advised to bring any relevant photos or memorabilia for sharing and storytelling.

Brest Cascade Park

Hadassah Bridge and Installation Event

The New Castle Hadassah chapter held a paid up membership bridge on the lawn of Mrs. J. Silverman's Wallace avenue home. The event opened with tributes to Zionist leaders Nahum Sokolow and Professor Richard Gottheil, followed by a formal installation of officers led by Mrs. William Cosel. A long list of officers and chairmen for 1936 1937 was announced, a door prize was won by Miss Kantor of Minneapolis, and refreshments were served by a host of volunteers.

New Castle Hadassah J. Silverman Wallace Avenue Nahum Sokolow World Zionist Organization Richard Gottheil American Federation of Zionists Ben Moresky A. Fisher D. Tobin I. Grossman H. Abkowitz N. Ginsberg L. F. Kohn William Cohen P. Ginsberg J. Herschman S. Rosen Nathan Love Administrative Fund J. Levine Jack Kulkin Ed Master Jack Conn E. Kaplan Hospital Building Fund M. Davis Wolf Youth Aliyah L. Zieve L. Miller J. Raffel L. Groden Philadelphia Charles Levine Jack Gerson Miss

Annual Rally for Women’s Benefit Association Held in New Castle

The Women’s Benefit Association prepares for its annual rally at Clendenin Hall on Washington Street in New Castle. Miss Anna Patterson leads a planning committee with Margaret L. Henry in charge of evening entertainment. Out-of-town visitors are expected to participate and present on the program.

New Castle Ned Associa H Clendenin Hall Washington Street Anna Patterson

James Hannon is Tri-State graduate

Mr and Mrs R P Hannon and family of Mahoning road returned from a motor trip to Angola Indiana for their son James Hannon a tri state student who graduated engineering Thursday morning They attended a social program a banquet and a dance and plan to visit Saginaw Michigan before James takes a General Motors job in the fall in Detroit at Royal Oak and elsewhere on the return trip

R. P. Hannon Mahoning Road Angola Ind James Hannon Tri-State Hannon Saginaw, Mich James General Motors Company Royal Oaks Detroit Mich

Genocchi Birthday Party For Giro Third

Mr and Mrs Carl Genocchi hosted 25 boys and girls yesterday afternoon from 2 to 5 to celebrate Giro Genocchi third birthday. Indoor and outdoor contests awarded prizes to Johnny Juliano Lida Betty Steinbrink Laura Isabella and Joseph Genocchi. A pink and blue luncheon featured a large birthday cake as Giro received many gifts.

Giro Genocchi Carl Genocchi Johnny Juliano Lida Betty Steinbrink Laura Isabella Joseph Genocchi Lousa Antionetta Isabella Giro

Social Evening at Round Street Club Hosts

Mrs Olive Clark and associates in the W C club met at the home of her daughter Mrs William Ketzel on Round Street. A social period with bingo and chat preceded a delicious lunch. Ada Ketzel assisted. Plans for the next gathering on Friday June 26 at Mrs Patrick McDonnell Smithfield Street.

Olive Clarking W. C William Ketzel Round Street Ada Ketzel Patrick McDonnell Smithfield Street

Ruth Hildebrand Graduates at Grove City College

Miss Ruth Hildebrand returns from Grove City College where she joined this year’s graduating class. Judge and Mrs. R L Hildebrand of Delaware Avenue attended commencement exercises last week with the Hildebrand family.

Ruth Hildebrand Grove City Colle R. L. Hildebrand Delaware Avenue Hildebrand

Sewing Circle Holds Next Session June 24 at Peluso Home

Members of the 1936 Sewing Circle will meet for the next regular session on Wednesday June 24 at the home of Mrs Anthony Peluso Blunston Avenue A husbands party planned for that date has been postponed until July 16.

Anthony Peluso Blunston

F. H. and C. Club to Meet at Mrs Blodwin Davies Home

Mrs Blodwin Davies of Knox Avenue will host the F. H. and C. club Tuesday. Members will hold an all day quilting session with a tureen luncheon at noon.

Blodwin Davies Knox Avenue F. H. and C. Club

Macon Bridge Club Hosts Friday Evening Gathering

The Macon Bridge Club meets Friday at the home of Mrs. Luther Moore on Morton Street, a venue change from Mrs. James McCullough on Warren Avenue.

Macon

Surprise shower honors Mrs LeRoy Conner in Williams Street home

Mrs LeRoy Conner née Madonna Rennie was feted at a surprise shower hosted by her in laws on Williams Street. Friends played bingo, prizes were awarded, lunch served, and gifts presented as the celebration concluded the bride's series of socials.

LeRoy Conner Madonna Rennie Clarence O. Conner Williams Street Bingo James Logan Aiken

Birthday and baptism fete hosted by Frank Vendillo

Frank Vendillo entertained friends at his home on East Washington Street to honor his wife’s birthday anniversary and his son Tony’s baptism. Music and games were enjoyed as refreshments were served and guests received valuable gifts.

Tony Frank Vendillo East Washington Street

Women’s Relief Corps Special Tuesday Meeting

The Women’s Relief Corps will hold a 7 30 p m meeting Tuesday in Woodman hall. All officers are asked to attend for important business. A social evening with members and friends will follow.

Women's Relief Corps Woodman Hall

Central Presbyterian G H M class postpones June meeting

The G H M class of Central Presbyterian Church postpones its June gathering. The next regular meeting is set for the third Thursday in July at Mrs. Frank Sherger’s home in Gardner.

Central Presbyterian Church Frank Sherger Gardner

Good Luck Club to Meet in Cascade Park for Dinner

Thursday evening members of the Good Luck club will gather in Cascade Park at 6:30 for a tureen dinner. Afterward amusement programs will be provided to entertain attendees.

Good Luck Club Cascade Park

Piano recital by Viola Dufford at Elks Club

Miss Viola Dufford of Crawford avenue presents her students in a piano recital Wednesday at 2 30 oclock at the Elks club. Guest soloist will be Vance Dufford, violinist.

Viola Dufford Crawford Avenue Elks Club Vance Dufford

Lotus Kensington Meeting Features Tureen Dinner

The Lotus Kensington group will hold its regular meeting at Mrs. Fred Gimmel's Shenango Stop home Thursday evening at 1 o'clock with a tureen dinner as the feature.

Lotus Kensington Fred Gimmel Shenango

Thompson's Barosma and Golden-Lax Tablets advertise kidney cleansing

An old advertisement promotes Thompson's Barosma Tablets to stimulate the system and aid kidneys liver and bladder, claiming relief from backache and dizziness. It recommends Golden-Lax as a laxative and lists prices and outlet at New Castle Drug Co and other drug stores.

New Castle Drug Co

Rose Dessert Bridge planned by Martha Shrine No 14

Women plan the Rose Dessert Bridge Party at the Cathedral on Thursday June 18 with dessert after 1 PM and bridge and 500 contests. Prizes will be awarded, and the event closes with honors. guests will be hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson at Neshannock Falls.

Martha Shrine No. 14

Mrs Patterson to Present Piano Students in Spring Recital

Mary Virginia Patterson presents a spring recital by her piano students Friday evening June 19 at 8 o clock in the First Christian church. The program concludes monthly recitals with guest artist Virginia Patterson Monroe of Dayton Ohio. Monroe will perform in several song groups.

Mary Virginia Patterson First Christian Church

Moore Family Visit Leads to European Summer Plans

Mr and Mrs L T Moore of Morton Street spent Sunday in Kittanning visiting Mrs C H Ferne who will soon depart for Europe for the summer. Mrs Ferne will be joined on the trip by Miss Plada Schenck of New Kensington, another Moore cousin.

Ray Couple Returns From Painesville Commencement

Mr and Mrs James T Ray of East Wallace avenue returned Sunday evening from Painesville where they attended commencement exercises over the past few days.

James T. Ray East Wallace Avenue Painesville

O. F. B. Club Meeting Postponed Indefinitely

The planned meeting of the O. F. B. club this week at Mrs. Wilbur Miller's home in Highland Heights has been postponed indefinitely.

O. F. B. Club Wilbur Miller Highland Heights

Patterson Reunion Planned at East Brook Church Grove

The annual Patterson reunion is set for Saturday in the grove of East Brook United Presbyterian Church with dinner served at noon.

East Brook United Presbyterian Church

Cooper and Wimer Families Reunion Planned for June

The annual reunion of the Cooper and Wimer families will be held on Thursday June 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs James Cooper with friends and neighbors participating.

Cooper Wimer James Cooper

O. N. T. Club Luncheon at Mrs McFate Home

Members of the O. N. T. club will meet at Mrs Jennie McFate's home on Edinburg road for a 12 30 lunch Wednesday.

O. N. T. Club Jennie McFate Edinburg Road

Baltimore and Ohio Group to Meet Friday at Legion Home

The C. T. P. of the Baltimore and Ohio Group will hold a meeting Friday afternoon June 19 at 1 45 o clock at the American Legion Home.

Baltimore and Ohio Group American Legion

Regular Meeting of M. K Club at Betty Millers Home

The M K club will hold a regular meeting at Betty Millers home on Harbor Street Wednesday evening of this week.

M. K Club Betty Miller Harbor Street

Harmony Baptist Truth-seekers Meet at Moore Home

Twenty seven members of the Truth-seekers Class gathered for their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Moore last Saturday evening. The session was led by president Carl Anderson followed by social time and a luncheon served by Mrs Moore and aides. The next meeting will be announced.

Harmony Baptist Church Clyde Moore Carl Anderson Moore

Local residents visit relatives and return home

For the past several months has re turned to her home here. Miss Betty Brown is visiting with her cousin Wayne Yoho, of Brown Hill. Marian White has returned home after visiting several days with her friend Grace Baker of South New Castle Borough.

Betty Brown Wayne Yoho Brown Hill Marian White Grace Baker South New Castle Borough

Wampum Aid Elects Officers at Regular Meeting

The Ladies Aid of Wampum held its regular meeting electing officers for the year. President is Mrs. Iva McBride, vice president Miss Pearl Truby, secretary and treasurer Mrs. Frank Allen. Birthdays were celebrated for Mrs. Ella Cochran Mrs. Carrie Aley and Miss Pearl Truby. A July annual picnic at Mrs. George Veon’s home was announced with the date to follow.

AID Ladies Aid Iva McBride Pearl Truby Frank Allen Ella Cochran Carrie Aley George Veon

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