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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1917

Page

15

Beautiful Wedding Of Local Interest In Buffalo Parish

The marriage of Miss Edythe Lil Shupe and Lawrence Earl Davison was solemnized at the bride’s Buffalo home Friday at 8 pm with 75 guests present. Rev. Davison officiated, flowers and palms framed the parlor altar, and music preceded the ceremony. The bridal party included Alicia Jeanne Swain as maid of honor and Cleo Barrie as bridesmaid, with Margaret Mildred Austin as flower girl and Robert Grant Davison as best man. The bride wore white georgette over crepe meteor with a tulle cap veil and carried lilies of the valley. attendants wore violet and yellow, with Marguerites as their bouquets. A buffet supper followed, the couple planning to reside at 104 East Cherry Street after August 1. Out-of-town guests included several relatives from Ontario and New Castle, with details of the elder Davison and others noted.

Edythe Lila L. D. Shupe Lawrence Earl Davison T. Davison Buffalo George Austin Davison Alicia Jeanne Swain Olean N. Y Cleo Barrie Margaret Mildred Austin Robert Grant Davison Miss Swain Miss Barrie Miss Austin Thos. Smith Alva Smith Munson Church Stamford Ont Merner Shupe Muriel, Viola Orcha Shupe Jacob Zazits Shirkstown J. H. Swain Lucille Davison Lois Davison New Castle

Dinner at Park Honors Birthdays

A Cascade park picnic Friday evening brought together the Johnson Bronze company girls and guests to celebrate three birthdays May Jenkins Anna Frye and Bessie Klueglein. Elber Reed acted as toastmaster and Leonard Cramer presented gifts while dancing followed the festivities.

Cascade Park Johnson Bronze Company May Jenkins Anna Frye Bessie Kluegslein Elber Reed Leonard Cramer Edith Balser Dora Carlson Pansy Flanegin Bessie Klueglein Mary Jenkins Laura Burke Florence Kradel Messrs Paul Carson Arthur Foster Neal Bryce James Yates Harold Packard Russell Pattison Walter Gunter Elmer Reed

Pretty Luncheon for Trinity Class Members

First in the day's incidents was a 1 o'clock luncheon at Braeside on the Harlansburg road hosted by Mrs. S. D. Pearson for her Trinity church Sunday school class. The event honored Miss Irene Lafferty who leaves for New York next Wednesday. Hostess assisted by Mrs. Johns. Farr. Covers were set for Elizabeth Byers Jane Agnes Phillips Eleanor Treadwell Mary Patterson Martha Laverack Margaret Bechtel Dorothy Clark Irene Lafferty Mildred Davenport Adelaide Rigby Evelyn Hazen and Jeanette Haines.

8S. D. Pearson Braeside Harlansburg Road Trinity Church Irene Lafferty New York Johns. Farr Elizabeth Byers Jane Agnes Phillips Eleanor Treadwell Mary Patterson Martha Laverack Margaret Bechtel Dorothy Clark Mildred Davenport Adelaide Rigby Evelyn Hazen Jeanette Haines

Many Family Reunions Announced In City Park

The Mathers descendants plan their annual reunion at Cunningham Park on Wednesday June 20. Officers elected for the year will preside, including President McClure Hatzell and Secretary Miss Daisey Totten with Treasurer Charles Stewart. All invited with well filled baskets. The Patterson family reunion is set for June 27 at a home in the city.

Esther William Mathers Cunningham Park McClure Hatzell Daisey Totten Charles Stewart Patterson

McCreary Family Reunions Planned in July Across Town

Mr. and Mrs. George R Patterson of East Brook station host an annual family gathering drawing a large local crowd. The McCreary family reunion on July 4 at Mrs Vada McCullums Poland Ohio home involves about 26 members. A second McCreary gathering is set for July 12 at Mr and Mrs R L McCrearys Eastbrook home with election of officers for the coming year and all invited.

George R. Patterson East Brook Station McCreary Vada McCullum Poland R. L. McCreary Eastbrook

Enon Valley Couple United in Church Ceremony

Miss Helen Scott and Paul Kenny of Enon Valley wed Thursday at 8 30 in St Monica's Wampum officiated by Rev Father Maloney. Attendants included Miss Holiday and Harry Kenny. Bridesmaids wore blue taffeta and white hats. A reception at the groom’s parents home carried green and white decor. The couple, graduates and friends attended, plan a Mountain auto trip then reside in Enon Valley. Special guests attended from Struthers Ohio Holenburg and Mac Donald Pa.

Helen Scott Paul Kenny Enon Valley St. Monica's Church Wampum Father Maloney Minnie Holliday Harry Kenny Thomas Kenny Mia Mary Jayne Struthers Ohio Annetta Holliday Holenburg Eleanor Matchett MacDonald, Pa Slippery Rock State Normal School Kenny William Marshall Edward and Hugh William Ryan Palestine Mary Alexander

Birthday Surprise Honors W Johnston on 57th

W Johnston of New Wilming ton was surprised Friday by 40 family members and friends at his home to mark his 57th birthday. The decor featured flowers and national emblems with a 57 flag centerpiece cake. A watch charm was given in remembrance. Out of town guests included Mrs J F McNeal and Olive of Foxburg, Mr and Mrs Floyd F Johnston and Alvin of Butler, and Mrs Wm Lonsdale and Beulah of Zelienople.

W. Johnston New Wilmington J. F. McNeal Olive Foxburg Floyd F. Johnston Alvin Butler Wm. Lonsdale Beulah Zelienople

Shower Honors Bride on East Washington Street

Miss Marie Merriman hosted a Friday evening bridal shower for Mrs. Fred B. Allen at her East Washington Street home. About 20 women attended with music and dancing after gifts. An equal number of men joined later, delivering a decorated automobile for a city ride with Mr and Mrs Allen. Refreshments followed.

Marie Merriman Fred B. Allen East Washington Street Alien

Alumni Banquet Sets June Event at Local High School

The high school alumni banquet is planned for next Thursday evening at 6 45 in the high school building. A program with music and vaudeville will follow with dancing. The cost is $1. Invitations were mailed to most alumni, and others may reserve by notifying Miss Elsa Ashmore at 1608 Highland Avenue.

Elsa Ashmore Highland Avenue

Luncheon Given by West Pittsburg Churches Society

A refined Friday luncheon at 1 o clock hosted by Mrs. W. C. Wagner for the Ladies Aid Society of the West Pittsburg Methodist Church and the Queen Sewing Circle of the Presbyterian Church. Covers for 16, assisted by Mrs. Hugh Shields, Mrs. Thomas Withers, and Miss Elizabeth Dennis. Patriotic decorations, flag pins as favors, Victrola music, and sewing featured the afternoon.

W. C. Wagner South Mill Street Ladies’ Aid Society West Pittsburg Methodist Church Queen Sewing Circle Presbyterian Church Hugh Shields Thomas Withers Elizabeth Dennis

Woodrow Kensington Guests Entertain at Neshannon Home

Members of the Woodrow Kensington club and friends were guests at Mrs. E J Baker's home on Neshan nock avenue Friday evening. The gathering numbered 19 with music and sewing as pastimes and Miss Mary Donley at the piano. Next Friday evening Mrs Anna Sturgeon will entertain at Mrs F L Bakers home.

Woodrow Kensington E. J. Baker Neshannock Avenue Mary Donley Anna Sturgeon F. L. Baker

Missionary Meeting At Epworth Church Host Home

The Home Missionary Society of Epworth Methodist Church met at Mrs. Charles Chamberlain’s Morton street home Friday afternoon. Leader Mrs. A W Reynolds was aided by several members including Mrs. J K Greer and Mrs. C G Farr. President Mrs. H M Allen presided over the business hour. Next gathering set for Mrs. Perry Flansburg at 844 Franklin Avenue.

Home Missionary Society of Epworth

Supper At Park Club Event Noted For 30 Attendees

Members of the Worry Knot club with husbands and friends enjoyed a park supper Thursday evening. About 30 were present as patriotic colors were displayed. Dancing followed, and in two weeks Mrs. Edward Gordon of East Washington Street will host another gathering.

Worry Knot Club the Park Edward Gordon East Washington Street

Girls Club Entertained at Rhodes Place Home

Sixteen guests attended a Friday afternoon Girls Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Graham Fowle at the home of her mother Mrs. Edward King on Rhodes Place. Mrs. J. C. Dwyer visited and knitting was the activity with refreshments served to close the event. It was decided

Graham Fowle Edward King Rhodes Place J. C. Dwyer

Red Cross Sewing at the YWCA on Tuesdays

A brief notice indicates volunteers will sew for the Red Cross at the Y W C A each Tuesday. The item emphasizes ongoing community service sessions and calls for participation or support from local residents.

Red Cross

Wedding in June unites Miss Margaret Houk and Ernest Patterson

Miss Margaret Houk daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Houk of Croton avenue and Ernest Patterson son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Patterson of Hastbrook were married Thursday evening in the parsonage of Rev L Clarke of the United Presbyterian church. Nina Patterson played the Lohengrin March as they entered. Vocal selections were offered by Miss Patterson and accompanied by Nina. The bride wore pink and carried pink orchids. A reception followed Friday at the Patterson home with neighbors and friends in attendance.

Margaret Houk Lawrence Houk Croton Avenue Ernest Patterson Samuel Patterson Hastbrook L. & Clarke United Presbyterian Church the Latter Place Nina Patterson Sas Patterson Nina Familias

Recital by Paul Browne Patterson’s Pupils Surprises Friday

Friday evening featured a recital by Paul Browne Patterson’s pupils with vocal and piano numbers. Performances included Nocturne, Schumann by Barbara Schulz. Traumeri, Schumann by Tade Hart Suff. Menuet, Grieg by Mary Winter. Reverie, Schumann by Royce Maegher. Moonlight Witchery, Novacek by Gala Bander. Etude Melodique, Raff by Helen Fleming. Winter, MacDowell by Katherine Nesle. Indian Song, Cadman by Marjorie Smith. Water Lilies, Gade by Eleanor Buwer. Love's Ecstacy, Fox by Helen Allerton. Waltz, Goddard by Mary Shaffer.

Paul Browne Patterson Schumann Barbara Schulz Tade Hartsuff Grieg Mary Winter Royce Maegher Novacek Gala Bander Raff Helen Fleming Winter MacDowell Katherine Nes Cadman Marjorie Smith Gade Eleanor Buwer Love's Ecstacy Fox Helen Allerton Waltz Goddard Mary Shaffer

Engagement of Miss Vesta Snyder to Lowell King Announced

A YWCA luncheon Friday announced the engagement of Miss Vesta Snyder of Hazelcroft Avenue to Lowell Waldo King of Salem Ohio. Guests included Miss Marie Gratz Minneapolis and Miss Helen Wissner Fredonia among others. No wedding date is given. the couple plans to live in Cleveland.

Vesta Snyder C. L. Snyder Hazelcroft Avenue Lowell Waldo King Salem Marie Gratz Minneapolis

Treadwell and Keast Attend Lake Erie College Commencement

Mrs. George E. Treadwell and Miss Josephine Keast of Wallace Avenue left for Painesville Ohio to attend Lake Erie College commencement activities beginning Sunday and ending Wednesday They will be joined home by Miss Louise Treadwell a student there.

George E. Treadwell Josephine Keast Wallace Avenue Painesville Lake Erie College Louise Treadwell

Dance at Cascade Park for Younger Society Folk

A social note reports a dance at Cascade Park intended for younger society folk. The entry lists participants including Mrs. B. F. Butler on North Jefferson Street, E. G. K. with Miss Alice Lowers on Monroe Street, and L. D. with Mrs. Joseph Preisel on Etna Street.

Cascade Park Book Club B. F. Butler North Jefferson Street Alice Lowers Monroe Street L. D Joseph Preisel Etna Street

Spoon club luncheon at Country club hosts visitors

Mrs. Clarence B. Kiser of Elizabeth New Jersey and Mrs. Harry Huber of Harrisburg were guests at the Spoon club luncheon at the Country club on Friday. Ten covers were laid and the afternoon was spent informally. A similar meeting is planned in two weeks.

Clarence B. Kiser Elizabeth N. J Harry Huber Harrisburg Spoon Club Country Club

Marion Mitchell and Elmore Pander Wed at East Long Ave

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Marion Bernette Mitchell to Elmore Carl Pander on Thursday afternoon at 532 East Long Avenue. Rev. R. G. Roscamp officiated and the couple will reside on East Washington.

Marion Bernette Mitchell Elmore Carl Pander East Long Avenue R. G. Roscamp East Washington Street

Local ladies attend Butler party for new bride

Miss Helen Gibson of East street, Miss Olive Sankey and Mrs. Frank Clinefelter of Moody avenue joined the party going to Butler today. They will attend a reception given by Misses Grace and Jessie Garroway for Mrs. Jas. K. Ritchie, a recent bride, and Miss Rose Brandon, whose engagement has been announced. They will remain over Sunday.

Helen Gibson East Street Olive Sankey Frank Clinefelter Moody Avenue Butler Grace Jessie Garroway Jas. K. Ritchie Rose Brandon

Mrs Nora Kay Hosts E S G Club Social

Miss Nora Kay of Adams street hosted the E S G club Friday evening with sewing as the diversion and refreshments served. In two weeks Miss Ruth Powers of East Washington street will entertain.

Nora Kay Adams Street E. S. G. Club Ruth Powers East Washington Street

G S Club Meets At Regina Barnes Home

Members of the G. S. Club gathered Friday evening at Miss Regina Barnes home on Huron Avenue. Music and sewing occupied the gathering before refreshments were served. Miss Florence Wick invited the group to meet again in two weeks at her Bonzon Street residence.

G. S. Club Regina Barnes Huron Avenue Florence Wick Bonzon Street

Mrs. Edwin Wilson Visits Lincoln Avenue Family

Mrs Edwin Wilson of Detroit Michigan visits her parents Mr and Mrs J C Flynn on Lincoln Avenue for two weeks to celebrate her sister Miss Helen Flynn graduating from high school.

Edwin Wilson Detroit, Mich J. C. Flynn Lincoln Avenue Helen Flynn

Mrs Ball Seen At Kensington Tea By Sister Of Wilmington

Mrs Louis List of Wilmington Avenue hosted a Kensington Friday afternoon in honor of her sister Mrs Frank Ball of Pittsburg. Victrola music and sewing formed the pastime and refreshments were served.

Louis List Wilmington Avenue Kensington Frank Ball Pittsburg

Sankeys and Dinsmores Tour Rochester in Auto

Dr. and Mrs. B E Sankey and children of North Jefferson street and Mrs Anna R Dinsmore of North Beaver street have departed by car for Rochester New York to spend ten days while Dr Sankey attends the Institute of Homeopathy.

Rochester B.E. Sankey North Jefferson Street Anna R. Dinsmore North Beaver Street N. Y Sankey Institute of Homeopathy

Guests In Youngstown

Miss Hazel Williams of South Mill Street and her guest Miss Marie Gratz of Minneapolis Minnesota are in Youngstown for a social visit and are enjoying local hospitality and sights.

Youngstown Hazel Williams South Mill Street Marie Gratz Minneapolis, Minn

Luncheon Held at Burt's for Miss Mary Storey

Youngstown residents attended a Saturday luncheon at Burt's in honor of Miss Mary Storey with peers and local guests.

Youngstown Burt’s Mary Storey

Telephone Men For U. S. Signal Corps Battalion

John B. Wright of Jamestown leads Western Pennsylvania and New York telephone interests in forming a 239 man battalion for the U S Signal Service. Three battalions are planned in the Pennsylvania New York district with a Western Pennsylvania Western New York unit focusing on the wire company.

John B. Wright Jamestown New York Independent Telephone Association of Western Pennsylvania Pennsylvania United States Signal Service Corps Thy Signal Corps District of Pennsylvania New York City

Personal Mentions of Local Residents Plentiful

Miss Ethel White of Youngstown visited New Castle last night. Mrs. Benjamin Jefferies of South Mill street returned from Pittsburg. Miss Ruth Barber left for a week in Canonsburg from North Jefferson street. Mrs. D. M. Stewart and son David of South Mill street visit relatives in West Sunbury. Mrs. Beecher of Youngstown guests over Sunday of her daughter Miss Ruth Beecher on Boyles avenue. Mrs. Wayne Snyder and children and Miss Hazel Hague return from Cambridge, Ohio. Mrs. Louise McKibben of Allen street leaves Sunday for relatives in New York and New Hampshire. Mrs. Elmer J. Suber, son Morton, and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Martin street depart Sunday for Newark N J Mountville N J and New York City. Mrs. James H. Fulton of Ogden Utah arrived to visit her mother Mrs. M. Wright of County Line street and sister Mrs. George J. Richardson of East Main. Mr. and Mrs. James Rush of Division street visit in Niles and Columbus Ohio, visiting their son before his U S army transfer. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bonn of Youngstown with her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Russell of Eastbrook left Friday for Brookville Pa to spend time with Mrs. Russell’s mother Mrs. Margaret Spyker, who recently broke her hip.

Ethel White Youngstown New Castle Benjamin Jefferies South Mill Street Pittsburg Ruth Barber North Jefferson Street Canonsburg D. M. Stewart David West Sunbury Beecher Ruth Beecher Boyles Avenue Wayne Snyder Hazel Hague Cambridge Louise McKibben Allen Street New York New Hampshire Elmer J. Suber Morton Mary Elizabeth Martin Street Newark N. J Mountville New York City James H. Fulton Ogden Utah M. Wright County Line Street George J. Richardson East Main Street James Rush Division Street Niles Columbus United States Army J. D. Bonn F. F. Russel Eastbrook Brookville

Home Missionary Society Meeting at First Methodist Church

An exceptional gathering of the Home Missionary society met at Mrs. George Greer's home on Friday. The Porto Rico topic featured Miss Comfort from the Deaconess home, who taught there for a year and provided an engaging review of the chapter.

Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church George Greer Porto Rico

O U Girls Report on Slippery Rock Convention

Miss Hazel Ruoff hosted O U girls on Friday evening as Mrs J Allsworth and Mrs Claire Tucker reported on the Slippery Rock convention. The chapter agreed to aid Red Cross work. The next meeting, a park picnic, will occur on the second Thursday of July with refreshments as a concluding feature.

Hazel Ruoff Ridge Street O. U J. Allsworth Claire Tucker Slippery Rock Red Cross

With New Castle Afro-Americans P. L. D. Circle

Afro-American community group in New Castle hosts P. L. D. Circle meeting highlighting local outreach and youth engagement. Officials and residents discuss planned gatherings, programs, and collaborative efforts to strengthen neighborhood ties.

New Castle

Red Cross notes dispute over Red Cross fund subscribers

Injustice to all the employes of G. W. Johnson the 597 names of subscribers to the Red Cross fund mentioned yesterday were only from the limestone quarries in the area.

G. W. Johnson Red Cross Fund

Local workers’ contributions span multiple counties and states

Lawrence county records show missing Johnson Bronze company workers in this city though their county, and workers from Butler, Mercer, Armstrong and Blair counties and others in Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland, have contributed through their own county organizations.

Lawrence County Johnson Bronze Company Butler Mercer Armstrong Blair Ohio West Virginia Maryland

Bond Furnished for Lunatic’s Committee

E. M. Moyer filed his bond at court today as committee of Dolph Rutter, a lunatic.

E. M. Moyer Dolph Rutter

Ideal and Real

Interview with a famous movie actress’s husband reveals a magazine dish described as a peach bloom fudge cake with orange wisp salad, while at home the favorite is plain corned beef and cabbage. The remark appears in a Puck magazine item highlighting differences between public mentions and private tastes.

Puck

Dismissed R. R. Agent Wrecks Train and Holds Up Passengers

One of the most thrilling and gripping plays for moving picture lovers in New Castle at the Regent Monday and Tuesday features Helen Holmes in a railroad in this great photo play with a ling train wreck and hazardous stunts. Lionel Barrymore appears in a Metro five act drama A Millionaire's Double as a double attraction.

New Castle Regent Holmes The Railroad No Ling Helen Holmes Lionel Barrymore Metro

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