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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

3

Evening Party for School Crowd

Miss Ruth McCleary of West Grant avenue presided over a Tuesday evening party in honor of about 60 seniors from the year’s graduating class. Irene McMeen of Warren, Ohio, was guest of honor as Japanese lanterns lit the porch and flowers adorned the house. Music games and refreshments followed with her mother and sisters assisting.

Ruth McCleary West Grant Avenue Irene McMeen Warren, C Ss. 8. McCleary Robert Tully Dan B. Woolcock R. McCleary

Loyal Leaders breakfast at the park and many clubs meet

Mrs Bert Sisley hosts Coventum Kensington at County Line street while various groups picnic or entertain at the park. Local ladies host receptions and luncheons including Mrs T W Phillips Mrs C H Johnson and Mrs P H Reider. Several reunions and club meetings are listed with named hosts and locations.

Bert Sisley County Line Street Coventum Kensington T. W. Phillips C. H. Johnson W. L. Beal Carl Fullerton Youngstown Anna Moore Bartram Avenue H. A. D. Club Epworth Women's P. H. Reider Lincoln Avenue G. C. Brand Clayton Street Elizabeth Quinn East Washington Street Miller Muddy Creek Walls J. H. Frew Moody Avenue Highland Book Club Martha Washington Kensing Jennie McArthur Luck-McVey T. H. Broadbent Walter Smith Epworth Street W. W. T. Kensington Bowman Joseph Ruoff Ridge Street Royal Club

T W Kensington Members Enjoy Indoor Picnic at Richelieu Ave

Members of the T. W. Kensington with their families held a basket picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. McNeely on Richelieu avenue. Inclement weather shifted the lawn party indoors with tables set for 21 and an evening of games and Victrola music. Plans were made for a tureen dinner at the park in two weeks at noon.

T. W. Kensington

Large Reception This Afternoon

A reception hosted by Mrs. Thomas W. Phillips and Mrs. Charles Harmony Johnson at the Johnson home on Moody avenue drew about 150 guests including Miss Marsh Reese of Pittsburg. Helpers in the house and dining room assisted with the event. A second similar party is planned for Thursday afternoon.

Thomas W. Phillips Charles Harmony Johnson Moody Avenue Marsh Reese Pittsburg George W. Johnson Rebekah Browne George Greer George A. Dickson Elizabeth Atkinson Ernest Greiner Grace Wilson Nannie Mitcheltree Edward W. Beadel Allan W. Urmson Laura Stevenson

Kensington entertains visitors with music and refreshments

Mrs Charles G Sudduth hosted a Tuesday Kensington gathering in Washington and New York guests. Roses and peonies decorated the setting as Bertha Sherman led an informal concert with piano and violin pieces by her brothers. Fellow hostesses planned further informal events before the visitors depart.

Charles G. Sudduth George Helen Louise Washington D. C George C. Barnes New York Frank M. Jones Croton Avenue Kensington George P. Jones Cherry Street Park Bertha Sherman Philip Robert Charles Bishop

Mrs. Bagshaw Honored Before Departure for Woodlawn

Mrs. Russel George hosted the Free Methodist church group with Rev. and Mrs. Garret in Arlington Avenue to honor Miss Ethel Bagshaw who departs Thursday for Woodlawn. A dainty gathering featured a musical program by Mrs. Charles Harris and Mrs. William Morris with many gifts presented to Miss Bagshaw.

Russel George East Reynolds Street G. A. Garret Free Methodist Church Arlington Avenue Ethel Bagshaw Woodlawn David Morris Charles Harris William Morris Garret Amy Druschell Addie and Elizabeth Blews Clara Parker Miss Bagshaw

Marriage of Marie McBride and Ralph Jellison

Miss Marie McBride and Ralph Jellison married at 10 oclock this morning at the Bethany Lutheran church. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W J McBride, wore a sand colored suit and white hat. The couple, attended by friends, departed for an eastern trip later. The bride is active in the Sixofus club and formerly with Brown and Hamiltons art department. The groom is employed by Frew Furniture company.

Marie McBride Ralph Jellison East Washington Street H. E. Harman Bethany Lutheran Church W. J. McBride Sixofus Club Brown & Hamilton’s Jellison R. P. Jellison Frew Furniture Company

Mrs Jones and Mrs Heaney Host Kensington Dinner

Pink and white roses graced the table as Mrs William Jones and Mrs Joseph Heaney entertained associates in the Elwilda Kensington Tuesday evening at Mrs Jones home on Epworth street. Covers were laid for 18 and after sewing and social conversation, plans were made for a park picnic in August marking the season’s last meeting.

William Jones Joseph Heaney Elwilda Kensington Epworth Street Park

Kerr Fulkman wed in Bessember ceremony

Bertha Mae Fulkman daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Fulkman married Oliver Cecil Kerr in Bessember Lawrence county at the bride’s parents home Tuesday afternoon 2 30. Hazel Plaisted Butler acted as attendant and Thomas W Brandon Warren Ohio was best man. The couple will live in Bessember where Kerr works in the offices of the Bessemer Limestone company.

Bessemer Lawrence County Bertha Mae Fulkman Frank Fulkman Oliver Cecil Kerr Hazel Plaisted Butler Thos. W. Brandon Warren, O

Supper at Cascade Park Draws Happy Group of Girls

A merry crowd of girls enjoyed a supper at Cascade Park Tuesday evening. Dancing and amusements followed with Misses Ethel Schuler Elsa Brown Hazel Hague Mary Bell Mabel Morse Mazie Morok Mary Stevenson Margaret Moon Elizabeth Stevenson Elizabeth Charles Emma Patterson Norma Rawlins Florence Duff Marjorie Guy Kathryn Logan Sarah Plliphant Elma Rholf in attendance.

Park Cascade Park Ethel Schuler Elsa Brown Hazel Hague Mary Bell Mabel Morse Mazie Morok Mary Stevenson Margaret Moon Elizabeth Stevenson Elizabeth Charles Emma Patterson Norma Rawlins Florence Duff Marjorie Guy Kathryn Logan Sarah Pilliphant Elma Rholf

Class Social Postponed By Illness

Mrs Mary A David's son's class event scheduled for Friday has been postponed due to illness.

Mary A. Davidson

Musicale by Ladies of First M. E. Church Benefit

A musicale by the Ladies of the First M. E. Church is set for Thursday at 8 o'clock in the W. W. C. A. auditorium. Proceeds will benefit Bethel M. E. Church with admission at 10 cents.

First M. E. Church W. Ww

Porch Party at Haun Home Hosts T. N. B. Club

Miss Agnes Haun of Wallace avenue entertained associates of the T. N. B. club at a porch party Tuesday afternoon. Garden flowers decorated the scene and guests enjoyed social talk and fancy work with refreshments served by Mrs. E Oo Haun. A basket picnic was planned for this evening at Miss Wilhelmina Eakin's home on the Youngstown road.

T. N. B. Club Agnes Haun Wallace Avenue E. Oo. Haun Wilhelmina Eakin Youngstown Road

El Cayla Club Holds Meeting and Plans Picnic

An afternoon meeting of the El Cayla club was held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Della Hoover on West Washington street. Three tables were used for pedro, and hostesses Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. B. C. Hoover, and Mrs. Alice O'Brien served pink and white refreshments. Plans for a picnic were discussed, and next Tuesday evening Mrs. Nellie Johnston of Allen street will be hostess.

Elcayla Club Della Hoover West Washington Street Pedro B. C. Hoover Alice O’brien Nellie Johnston Allen Street

Kensington Club Event At Miss Cox Home

F. L. C. Kensington members enjoyed a social evening at Miss Etta Cox’s Walnut street home Tuesday. Patriotic colors were on display. Special guests were Mrs. Bland Young of Knox Indiana and Mrs. Leon Fink who helped with refreshments. Sewing and music were highlights and a breakfast at the park was planned for Thursday morning with Mrs. Young again expected to join.

F. L. C. Kensington Etta Cox Walnut Street Bland Young Knox, Ind Leon Fink Cox the Park Young

Lotus Kensington Hosts Informal Afternoon Guests

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gem mil of Morton street enjoyed an informal afternoon with special attendees Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Joseph Smith assisting in refreshments. In two weeks Mrs. E Burrows will host.

Fred Gemmil Morton Street The Lotus Kensington Wilson Joseph Smith E. Burrows

Silver Leaf Club Meets for Card Entertainment

The Silver Leaf club held a Tuesday evening gathering with Mrs. Emma Benninghoff of West Washington Street hosting. Prizes went to Mrs. Katherine Nelson and Mrs. Mayme Riddle, followed by dainty refreshments. Next Tuesday evening host will be Mrs. Anna Cox of North Street.

Emma Benninghoff West Washington Street Silver Leaf Club Katherine Nelson Mayme Riddle Anna Cox North Street

Mrs Etta Artman and relatives visit for Marian Hover graduation

Mrs Etta Artman of Conneaut ville Mrs Clark Bates and daughter Marion of Greenville visit Mr and Mrs F A Hover on Croton avenue to see their daughter Miss Marian Hover graduate from Westminster college.

Etta Artman Conneautville Clark Bates Marion Greenville F. A. Hover Croton Avenue Marian Hover Westminster College

Mrs Wilkins Hosts Evening of Fancy Work and Music

Mrs Joseph Wilkins of Hamilton street hosted a Kensington G A F gathering with fancy work, music and refreshments. Next Tuesday evening Mrs Samuel Baker of Denver avenue will entertain attendees.

Joseph Wilkins Hamilton Street G. A. F. Kensington Samuel Baker Denver Avenue

Miss Edwina Norris Graduates From Law Kindergarten

Edwina Norris of West Grant avenue has completed graduation at the Law Kindergarten school in Toledo Ohio. Her parents Mr and Mrs E F Norris attended the commencement and have returned.

Edwina Norris West Grant Avenue Toledo Law E. F. Norris

George family attends Pittsburg university graduation

Mr and Mrs J A George and their son Raymond of Winter Avenue travel to Pittsburg for commencement exercises as their son J Claire George graduates from the university.

J. A. George Raymond Winter Avenue Pittsburg University J. Claire George

A. C. Club Meets at Mrs Thompson Home

The A. C. club gathered Monday at Mrs. Bertha Thompson’s Hamilton street residence. Hostess assistance came from Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Myers. Members enjoyed a session of fancy work as the hour’s diversion.

A. C. Club Bertha Thompson Hamilton Street Reed Myers

Miss Pearl Morrow Guests In Rochester Visit

Miss Pearl Morrow of Boyle Avenue is in Rochester New York visiting Mrs. William J. McCormick. She has been enjoying a St. Lawrence River trip and is formerly Lola Matthews of this city.

Pearl Morrow Boyles Avenue St. Lawrence Rochester N. Y William J. McCormick Lola Matthews

Miss Marguerite Slough to Return Home Thursday

Miss Marguerite Slough of Edison avenue visiting her brother Frank Slough in Elyria since leaving Toledo where she attends the Law Kindergarten school is expected home Thursday.

Marguerite Slough Edison Avenue Frank Slough Elyria Toledo

Frank Family Attends Pittsburg Graduation

Mr and Mrs D Frank and son Harry and daughter Reba of Long Avenue are in Pittsburg for the University graduation exercises today. Their son Hyman Frank graduates from the dental department.

D. Frank Harry Reba Long Avenue Pittsburg Hyman Frank

Picnic Postponed By Weather At Methodist Church

The King’s Daughters of the First Methodist Church postponed their Tuesday noon picnic indefinitely due to weather conditions.

First Methodist Church

Y O A Club Meeting Postponed

The Y. O. A. club meeting planned for this evening with Mrs. R. E. Johns of Mercer Street has been postponed.

Y. O. A. Club R. E. Johns Mercer Street

Country Club Dance Weekend Schedule Change

An informal dance will be held at the Country club Friday evening. The committee in charge has decided to hold these assemblies each week instead of semi monthly.

Country Club

Kensington meeting postponed for two weeks

The D A Kensington meeting planned for Thursday is delayed two weeks. Mrs. Nettie Roberts of Cunningham Avenue will host at the rescheduled time.

Kensington D. of A. Kensington Nettie Roberts Cunningham Avenue

To Entertain Girls Club by Miss Sankey

Miss Margaret Sankey of Wallace Avenue will entertain the Girls club on Friday afternoon at her home.

Margaret Sankey Wallace Avenue

Loyal Leaders from First Christian to Breakfast at Park

The Loyal Leaders class will hold a Thursday morning breakfast at the park and leave the city on the 7 o'clock car.

First Christian Church

Double Six Kensington Entertained at Mrs Leonard Home

The event will be hosted Friday afternoon at the West Cherry street residence of Mrs. M. C. Leonard for the Double Six Kensington gathering.

Kensington M. C. Leonard West Cherry Street

Personal Mention Highlights Pittsburg Business Visitors and Illnesses

Local notes list numerous residents and visitors from Shenango to Beaver Falls, Youngstown, and Pittsburg. Mentioned are several illnesses and health updates, trips to Atlantic City, Baltimore, Washington, and extended Lake Erie visits along with relatives visiting in Butler County.

H. J. Clark Pittsburg Thomas Shuller Shenango Township Hannah Phillips Reynolds Street Youngstown Agnes Johnson South Mill Street Warryen O. Victor Smith Harlansburg A. Amos Arlington Avenue Lake Erie Hannah Biddle Princeton Elizabeth Rein Homewood Beaver Falls George Forrest David Dean 5. Gormley Alfred Wylie East Washington Street Salem Alexander Thomas Atlantic City Baltimore Washington, D. C Ralph Davis Taylor Street W. J. Graham Harlansburg Road Volant E. M. Watson Rose Point Wm. Watson East Pearl Street Atlantic Avenue Gretchen Barnes Croton Avenue Charles Sudduth George Sharon Mabel Stewart Irvin Avenue H. P. Dent George Evans Morgantown W. Va James M. Dent Ethel Warner Transfer Mercer County John McCracken Leasure Aveniue McCracken Harry Womer Miss Womer

Queen Esther Society Elects Croton Avenue Church Officers

The January meeting of the Queen Esther society at Croton Avenue M E church elected Hazel Phipps as president Vera Dickson as first vice president Anna Burlet as second vice president Mildred Gibson as secretary Norma Pitzer as assistant secretary Clara Thompson as treasurer Ruth McCoy as assistant treasurer Lavina Mc Conahy as corresponding secretary Goldie Blaine as mite-box superintendent Mary Wilson as assistant press Caroline Rodgers and Ruth Bishop Ethel Morrow formed the music committee. After the business session dainty refreshments and social hour followed.

Queen Esther Society Croton Avenue M. E. Church Mont Remley Hazel Phipps Vera Dickson Anna Burlet Mildred Gibson Norma Pitzer Clara Thompson Ruth McCoy Lavina McConahy Goldie Blaine

Reverend Womer to Lead Service at Almira Home

Pastor J. C. Womer of Wesley M. E. Church will conduct the service at the Almira Home Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

J. C. Womer Wesley M. E. Church Almira Home

Willing Workers Bible Class Plans Monthly Meeting

The Willing Workers Bible class of Croton Avenue M. E. church will hold its regular monthly business meeting Thursday evening at Mrs. Earhart’s Martin street home. Mrs. Earhart will preside and Mrs. James Sheaffer will conduct devotionals.

Croton Avenue M. E. Church Earhart Martin Street James Sheaffer

Croton Avenue M E Sunday School Sets Children Day Practice

The primary children of Croton Avenue M E Sunday school will practice Thursday at 7 PM at the church. Children’s day has been postponed by the school until June 27.

Croton Avenue M. E

Knights and Ladies of Honor Convening Tonight

A meeting of the convention committee of the Knights and Ladies of Honor will be held this evening at o'clock in the home of Mrs. Francis Hays of 15 South Street.

K. and H. Committee Knights and Ladies of Honor Francis Hays South Street

Epworth church woman's mission group meets at Florence avenue

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Epworth M. E. church met with Mrs. George Forrest of Florence avenue. After the business meeting supper was served by the hostess and her daughter Bessie assisted by Mrs. S. Lowers Mrs. J. E. Jackson and Mrs. H. C. Weaver. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ed Mayberry of Chestnut street.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Epworth M. E. Church George Forrest Florence Avenue Bessie S. Lowers J. E. Jackson H. C. Weaver Ed Mayberry Chestnut Street

Weaver Circle Epworth Methodist to Host Thursday Evening Program

The Weaver circle of the Ep worth Methodist church will hold an event in the Sunday school room at 8 o'clock Thursday evening featuring a musical program and a missionary dialogue.

Ing Weaver Epworth Methodist Church

Women’s Bible Class Meets Friday Evening

The Women’s Organized Bible class of the First M. E. Sunday school taught by Mrs. Mary A. Davidson will meet Friday evening June 18 with Mrs. J. S. Perry of the K. L. & M. apartments.

M. E. Sunday School Mary A. Davidson J. S. Perry

Young People’s W C T U meeting plans Wilkes-Barre trip

The junior W C T U met at Miss Bessie Bradley’s home 1104 Delaware avenue drawing a large crowd for a lively business session. Reports for the convention impressed attendees as banners were planned for Lawrence county. Delegates Misses Bessie Bradley Anna Dodds and Margaret Crill will head to Wilkes-Barre for a week long convention, followed by a social with games and refreshments.

Ww. Cc. T. U Bessie Bradley Delaware Avenue Lawrence County Anna Dodds Margaret Crill Wilkes-Barre

Rae Muirhead Business Girls' club meets at YWCA

Rae Muirhead Business Girls' club held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the YWCA association. Mrs. Charles Greer taught the Bible class after the meeting. Eighteen juniors are at Baer cottage camp along the Youngstown line enjoying outdoor sports under Miss Bertine Libby, the association’s physical director.

Rae Muirhead Business Girls’ Club Association Charles Greer Baer Youngstown Bertine Libby

Concert by M C A Boys Orchestra Conducted by E F Kurtz

The M C A Boys Orchestra under conductor E F Kurtz performs in the gymnasium tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Tickets are 25 cents with children at 10 cents. Hear the boys.

Memorial Award Contract For Dr Browne Memorial

The joint committee awarded the contract to R. C. Fralick to erect the Dr Browne memorial in Oak Park cemetery. The dark Quincy granite obelisk rises 8 feet 2 inches and carries inscriptions for Robert Audley Browne D D late chaplain of the 100th Regiment Pa Vol Infantry with symbols of the 9th Army Corps cross lamp and crown. A marker will be placed at Mrs Browne's grave and the unveiling is planned for October.

Dr. Browne R. C. Fralick Oak Park Robert Audley Browne 100Th (Roundhead) Regiment 9Th Army Corps

Tribute honors J. M. Martin in donors’ show of support

The remarks express gratitude to generous donors for contributing to a tribute honoring J. M. Martin. The message notes the tribute is a deserving landmark and praises the honoree as someone they all delight to honor, with J. M. Martin serving as chairman.

Tee J. M. Martin

Eastbrook Fresh Air Camp Receives Rae Muir Donation

A Rae Muir head Business Girls group donation to the Eastbrook Fresh Air Camp was adjusted from 25 to 30 dollars, reflecting the correct amount. The correction confirms the record of charitable support from local business members.

Rae Muirhead Eastbrook

Unclear Names and Places in Fragmentary Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals and locales including New Castle Wayne New Millie Delalo and North Beaver with scattered surnames such as Jellison McBride Lutz Conner Rullo Forsythe and Dice. No resolvable event or action is evident in the readable text.

Ralph P. Jellison Jr New Castle Sophia Marie McBride Howard M. Lutz Wayne P. Esther K. Conner Wayne Tortamato Rullo Millie D. Delalo Chas. L. Dice North Beaver Bessie N. Forsythe

Prohibition of Cloth Covered Buttons in George I Era England

An old statute from the reign of George I forbade buttons covered with cloth in England. The rule reflects early consumer protection and fashion regulation practices of the period.

England George I

Also Mentioned on This Page

Annette Kellerman Sporting Department Narles T.metzler Owens Phone Bell Fulkman-Kerr Musicale Porch Party Interests Club G. A. T. Kensington Double Queen Esther Almira Missionary Meeting Weaver Circle Buwer's Hoosier Cape Summer J. N. Euwer’s Son’s Sons South Mill St New Castle, Pa W.C. T. U. and Young People's Branch Herb D. McGoun Noble Audley Browne
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