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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1924

Page

3

Miss Kaufmann Weds R Wayne Baird in Home Ceremony

Miss Ethel Mae Kaufmann daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kaufmann of Fast Washington Street married R Wayne Baird son of Robert Baird of North Sewickley Saturday night at 7 30 The ceremony was in the bride’s living room beneath palms and orange blossoms officiated by Rev Francis E Reese The couple will reside in North Sewickley after July 15 A buffet for fifty followed the ceremony with guests from Pittsburgh Sharon and Woodlawn

Ethel Mae Kaufmann John Kaufmann Fast Washington Street R. Wayne Baird Robert Baird North Sewickley Francis E. Reese Central Presbyterian Church Fannie Love Charles Baird Elizabeth Graham Lillian Gorman Harry Westerman Ruth Gertrude Emil Kaufmann Pittsburgh Thomas Baird Woodlawn Harry Dunham Mary Stevens Sharon

Anniversary Dinner for thirtieth wedding anniversary

About sixty guests attended a 6 o'clock dinner at Mr. and Mrs. George C. Vannatten on Harbor Road Saturday evening. Pink and white decorations highlighted the host couple with gifts for the honored pair. Out of town guests included Elmer Ward and family and several Johnston families from Meadville and New Brighton, plus Mrs. David McDaniels and John Johnston.

George C. Vannatten Harbor Road David McDaniels Oil City Elmer Ward Etta Johnston A. B. Johnston Aaron Johnston Dale Battles Meadville Henry Johnston New Brighton John Johnston Cochrantown

Japanese Tea Enjoyable Event At Reese Circle

Regular monthly meeting of the Reese Circle of Central Presbyterian church featured a Japanese tea in the church parlors. Miss Margaret Lowery led discussion of The Honorable Japanese Fan while Miss Iona Belle Patterson gave devotionals. Mrs. F E Reese served tea with assistance from Misses Eleanore Lowery Lenore Smith and Alice Patterson. A membership contest ends tonight with a church dinner by the losing side. Eleanore Lowery wins first prize and Alice Patterson second for bringing in members.

Reese Central Presbyterian Church Margaret Lowery Iona Belle Patterson F. E. Reese Eleanore Lowery Lenore Smith Alice Patterson

Flag Day Observed by Lawrence DAR Members

Flag Day observance by Lawrence Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution took place Saturday afternoon in Hillside music room New Wilmington. Miss Jennie Morgan presided in regent absence. Music by Kirkbride Rich Westminster conservatory and Griffiths. Tea on veranda followed by social time with guests from Conrad Weiser Chapter Seelings Grove and others.

E. B. Russell Lawrence Daughters of the American Revolution Hillside New Wilmington James T. Ray Jennie L. Morgan Kirkbride and Rich Westminster Musical Conservatory Margaret Griffiths W. C. Wallace Anna K. Gregory

Miss Vera Knapp Weds Donald Mitchell in Portland Ceremony

Miss Vera Mae Knapp of Portland Oregon and Donald M Mitchell son of Norris Mitchell of Laurel avenue were married Friday June 13 in Portland Norris Mitchell was the only local guest present After the ceremony the couple and Norris Mitchell went on a motor trip through British Columbia Washington and California They will reside in Portland Mrs Mitchell was a high school instructor in Portland and Mr Mitchell is in the drug business there.

Vera Mae Knapp Portland Oregon Donald M. Mitchell Norris Mitchell Laurel Avenue Donald Mitchel British Columbia Washington California Mitchel

Marriage of Grace Michaels and Paul E Lutton

Miss Grace Michaels daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Michaels of Plaingrove wed Paul E Lutton son of Mr and Mrs L H Lutton of East Cherry street Mahoningtown. The ceremony was held Wednesday June 11 at 5 o clock at Plaingrove Presbyterian parsonage with Rev Anderson officiating. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents and Mr Lutton works for Universal Pottery company.

Grace Michaels Thomas Michaels Plaingrove Paul E. Lutton L. H. Lutton East Cherry Street Mahoningtown Plaingrove Presbyterian Church Rev. Anderson Lutton Mr. Lutton Universal Pottery Company

Reading Circle Picnic At Mrs Gemmil Home

Members of the Reading Circle of 06 and their families plan an annual picnic dinner at the home of Mrs. Fred Gemmil in Shenango Stop on Thursday. The committee includes Mrs. J Albert Wilson Mrs. R W McKnight Mrs. Jack Griner and Mrs. W H Martin.

Fred Gemmil Shenango Stop J. Albert Wilson R. W. McKnight Jack Griner W. H. Martin Cascade Park Reading Circle Shenango Wade Mecum C. O. Davis Slippery Rock Lydia O. P. Brown Moody Avenue Modern 500 J. E. McNulty Neshannock Avenue West Side George Hoffman C. Home Ralph Jellison East Washington Street Park Wilhelmina Louden Harrison Street Rita Catherine Brooks Croton Avenue Happy Six Club Robert Reed Mulberry Street J. M. Club Frank Doerr E. T. W. Club Thomas Lindsey Mercer Road Ss. O. B. Kensington Reuben Miller L. E. 600 Club Harold Gill Pearson Street

West Washington Dinner Hosts See Dade McCormick and Andy Schass Off

Mrs. J. W. Weaver hosted a 6 o'clock Sunday dinner for Dade McCormick and Andy Schass who depart today for California. Garden flowers were centerpiece. the evening was spent socially.

J. W. Weaver West Washington Street Dade McCormick Andy Schass California

Mrs McCracken and Mrs Martin Visit Erie Relative

Mrs C S McCracken of North Mer cer street and Mrs Celia Martin left for a trip to visit Mrs Homer Garret in Erie Pennsylvania. Mrs McCracken will stay for the June 20 graduation of her niece Miss Ruth Garrett.

C. S. McCracken Mercer Street Celia Martin Homer Garret Erie, Pa McCracken Ruth Garrett Elsie Johnson North Beaver Street Niagara Falls Buffalo Cleveland Fred Williams New Wilmington Shenango Valley Hospital Edward McMillin Highland Avenue New Castle Hospital John Grable Jack Grabe York, Pa Dorothy Hilborn Pittsburgh Reed Winner Bay Street Bellevue William Martin

Club Calendar for Week of June 16

List of week June 16 club meetings in New Castle area with names of hosts and streets. Includes West Side Needlecraft F C Club Primrose and Y W C A Federation, plus Luncheon Bridge at Field Club and many neighborhood groups through Friday clubs and picnics at Park and Lakewood.

West Side Needlecraft Willis Belknap Highland Avenue David Harris East Washington Street Charles Fishlock East North Street Primrose Club Mary Harvey Beckford Street T. A. T. Kensington Leo Rogan Young Street Federation

Dickson Clapie wedding announced in Cumberland church

Miss Annie Dickson daughter of Mr and Mrs F M Dickson Walnut street and Don F Clapie son of Mr and Mrs William Clapie Boyles avenue were wed Saturday evening June 14 at St Luke s Lutheran Cumberland Md Rev H Hall Sharp officiating with the ring ceremony They were unattended and will reside at 328 Boyles avenue for now

Annie Dickson F. M. Dickson Walnut Street Don F. Clapie William Clapie Boyles Avenue St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Cumberland, Md H. Hall Sharp

Luncheon Honors Mrs Ellison on Eightieth Birthday

Mrs Samuel F Ellison of Grant Street celebrated her eightieth birthday with a midday luncheon. Friends from Youngstown and other towns joined the event and later afternoon and evening calls were held at her home.

Samuel F. Ellison Grant Street Youngstown

Club Officers Elected At 1924 East Long Ave Meeting

Miss Eleanor Rohrer hosted club members at her home on East Long Avenue. Officers chosen include President Miss Helen Brown Vice President Miss Ruth McBride Secretary Miss Mabel Smith Treasurer Miss Eleanor Rohrer and Reporter Miss Edith Mariani. A lunch followed prepared by Mrs A Rohrer. The next meeting is set with Miss Mabel Smith at East Sutton Street on Wednesday afternoon June 18.

Eleanor Rohrer East Long Avenue Helen Brown Ruth McBride Mabel Smith Edith Mariani A. Rohrer East Sutton Street

Miss Myrtle May Bookamer to Wed Homer Brown

Miss Myrtle May Bookamer of Ellwood City plans marriage to Homer C. D. Brown of North Mulberry Street. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s home on Wednesday June 18 at 3 o’clock with family and a few friends present. Brown works for Manufacturers Light and Heat.

Myrtle May Bookamer W. E. Bookamer Ellwood City Homer C. D. Brown H. A. J. Brown North Mulberry Street Mr. Brown Manufacturers Light and Heat Company

Piano recital by Miss Marie Forest pupils

Annual recital of piano students from Miss Marie Forest on June 16 and 17 at Second United Presbyterian Church County Line and Milton streets. A large number of pupils will perform and an interesting program is planned.

Marie Forest Haus Avenue Second United Presbyterian Church County Line Milton Streets

Luncheon Bridge at Field Club Tuesday Hosts Named

Mrs. E. W. Crawford and Mrs. J. Cam Liebenderfer will serve as hostesses for the luncheon bridge event at the Field Club on Tuesday.

E. W. Crawford J. Cam Liebenderfer Field Club

Mrs S W Fray Called to New York by Illness

Mrs S W Fray of West North Street was summoned to New York on Saturday due to a serious illness. The report notes a family member or close proximity connection, with no further details available in the readable text.

S. W. Fray West

Sister of J W Rae Improves Health Observation

The report notes Rae's sister, Mrs J W Rae, formerly of the city, with her condition now somewhat improved.

J. W. Rae

Eastern Star Picnic at Cascade Park Thursday

New Castle Chapter No. 105 and Shenango Chapter No. 333 of the Order of Eastern Star hold their annual basket picnic at Cascade Park Thursday evening June 19 at 6 o'clock for members and families. Coffee and cream provided. Committees include New Castle: Jennie Kiser Anna McKibbon Ella Kingsberry Lena Solomon Daisy Fisher. Shenango: Nell Rice Edith Vogan Hazel Kelly Ethlyn Metzler.

New Castle Shenango Order of Eastern Star Cascade Park Jennie Kiser Anna McKibbon Ella Kingsberry Lena Solomon Daisy Fisher Nell Rice Edith Vogan Hazel Kelly Ethlyn Metzler

Mrs. C W Foulke Hosts Tea for Bible Class

Mrs. C W Foulke of Boyles Avenue will host an afternoon tea at her home on Tuesday June 17 from 2 30 to 5 00 p m. The guests will be members of the Ucalite Bible class.

C. W. Foulke Boyles Avenue Ucalite Bible Class

Pizor-Emery Reunion Set for June 19 at Grange Hall

The 35th annual Pizer-Emery families reunion is scheduled for Thursday June 19 at the Grange hall on Harlansburg road.

Pizor-Emery Pizer-Emery Grange Hall Harlansburg Road

West Side Needlecraft Dinner at Mrs Belknap Home

Members of the West Side Needlecraft are to attend a 6:30 tureen dinner at the home of Mrs Willis Belknap on Highland Avenue Tuesday evening.

West Side Needlecraft Willis Belknap Highland Avenue

New Castle Hospital Club Hosts Mrs Calzer Wednesday Evening

Mrs. Margaret Calzer of East Washington street will receive the members of the New Castle Hospital club in her home Wednesday evening.

New Castle Hospital Margaret Walter East Washington Street Lakewood Ella Hannon Raymond Street N. E. T. Club Clarence Smock Lowery Street B. B. Club Park Frank Clinefelter North Mercer Street Sochata Club W. R. Sturdy Edgewood Avenue G. K. W. Club Harry Sankey Spruce Street K. O. W. Club Albert Brooks Allen Street Iona Kensington Frank Glasgow Quanequa Club John Thomas Marshall Avenue

Lusk McVey Reunion Set for June at Millburn Grange Hall

The Lusk McVey family reunion is scheduled for Thursday June 19 at the Millburn Grange hall in Mercer County. The gathering brings together relatives for a day of shared memories and updates on family milestones.

Millburn Grange Hall Mercer County

Tuesday Kensington Picnic Postponed Indefinitely

The annual picnic for Tuesday Kensington members scheduled for Tuesday at Cascade Park has been postponed indefinitely.

Cascade Park

Grace Summers Hosts L A to N A of L C Club

Mrs Grace Summers of Pearson Street will entertain members of the Los Angeles to National Association of Ladies Club at her home Friday evening.

L. A N. A L. C. Club Grace Summers Pearson Street

Coulter McGary reunion planned for June near New Wilmington

The annual Coulter McGary reunion is set for Saturday June 18 at the home of William McGary near New Wilmington. Family members are expected to attend this traditional gathering with relatives from surrounding areas.

Coulter-McGary William McGary New Wilmington

E O W Club Luncheon at Park Thursday Noon

The E O W Club associates will hold a tureen luncheon at the Park on Thursday at noon.

E. O. W. Club Associates

Worthwhile Kensington Picnic Announcement

Worthwhile Kensington members will hold a park picnic this Friday. Community group invites residents and families to join at the park venue for a casual afternoon gathering.

Kensington the Park

Personal Notes From Mandan To Pittsburgh Gatherings

Personal mentions include Zona Owen in Mandan visiting Imogene Gillespie in Rhodes place. Travellers include A J Campbell returning to Engelwood avenue from Cleveland. Lewis Jay of Pueblo visits aunt Anna Jay in Bartley. Logan of Pittsburgh weekends with Shields in Point Place. Several births announced in Shenango and New Castle hospitals. A juror note references the Bessemer murder case proceeding with a jury first.

Zona Owen Mandan, N. D Imogene Gillespie Rhodes Place A. J. Campbell Engelwood Avenue Cleveland O. Lewis R. Jay Pueblo Col Anna Jay Mill Street Bartley Logan Pittsburgh D. S. Shields Point Place H. D. Bastress Grove City Robert Russell Chestnut Street Sixth Ward Clifford Daies Ellwood City J. D. McKinley M. A. McLure Second Ward David Shaffer Perry Township Bessemer

Jurors Missing in Court Call Seven Fail to Answer Names

This morning seven jurors failed to respond when their names were read for the current court week. William McCormick of Hickory township was reported sick, Raphael Crisci of the Third ward was in Youngstown, and Fred Kimmel did not answer.

William McCormick Hickory Township Raphael Crisci Third Ward Youngstown Fred Kimmel

Lecture on Passion Play at Bethany Church

Mrs Cc J Roberts of this city will give an illustrated lecture on the Passion Play at Bethany Lutheran Church Tuesday evening June 17 at 8. She attended Oberammergau in 1910 and will share many interesting illustrations from the play.

Bethany Church Bethany Lutheran Church Cc. J. Roberts

Frances Willard Union Essay Contest Honors Students

The Frances Willard Union held a successful eighth grade essay contest at Benjamin Franklin Junior High School on the topic How Total Abstinence Increases the Margin of Safety from Accident. Geraldine Wolfe won 2 dollars and Cyril Setter won 1 dollar. May Emery Sylvia Black and Roy Schuller received honorable mentions. Members are asked to bring flowers to Almira Home on Tuesday June 17 at 7 p.m. for the annual flower mission month. Harlansburg WCTU met at Liberty Grange Hall for Family Night.

Frances Willard Union Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Scientific Temperance E. T. Layng Geraldine Wolfe Cyril Setter May Emery Sylvia Black Roy Schuller Frances Willard

Evening of music and play honors local members

The event featured orchestra music by Glenn Cunningham and others plus a playlet How the Story Grew by Union members. Cast included Miss Mary Cooper and several Mrs. McCracken and other named ladies. About 150 guests attended the social gathering with refreshments in the dining room.

Glenn Cunningham Nellie David Monas Harlan Union Mary Cooper Adella McCracken Lulu Hettenbaugh Mossie Wimner Pearle Reynolds Edna McCracken Lela Kerr Sadie Richael

Americanization Society Receives New Castle Charter

Judge Emery granted a charter to the Americanization Society of New Castle to work among foreigners. Incorporators include Charles H. Young and Mrs Pamphelia H. Phillips along with several local residents.

Defendant Claims He Was Not Manager Of Railroad Club

The Commonwealth's case against John Ciccone alleges gambling at the Railroaders Club. Ciccone testifies he was only a member not owner or manager. Defense says he sold the club to A R Brown and C B Snyder before arrest. Brown says they paid 400 dollars with 1344 dollars due to a Pittsburgh firm. Brown managed the club for a salary of 25 dollars weekly with 180 members paying 25 cents monthly dues. Snyder left January 1 1924 and is in Ohio. Brown says he then ran the club and Ciccone had no further interest or receipts.

the Commonwealth John Ciccone Ciccone Railroaders Club A. R. Brown C. B. Snyder Brown Pittsburgh Thomas W. Dickey Samuel Clark Snyder Ohio

Charter Granted to Foster Brothers Automotive Firm

A charter for Foster Bros was filed this morning to take over the Foster automobile business. Incorporators Charles W. Foster of Sharon James B Foster and H Wolford Thomas of New Castle. Capital stock is 100000 dollars divided into 1000 shares of 100 dollars each.

Foster Bros Register and Recorder's Foster Automobile Charles W. Foster Sharon James B. Foster H. Wolford Thomas New Castle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ethel Kaufmann Atkinson Paint & Glass Company North Mill Street Pilanoz Kimball N. Mercer St Louis D. Fondrik Mgr Vera M. Knapp D. M. Mitchell Reading Circle of Painleys Pharmacy Fexall Roberts North Mill St L. S. C. Book Club Wm. Mauerman East Clayton Street Worthwhile Kitchiyama Club Gladys Gray Adams Street F. G. C. Club Robert Newell Hatfield Avenue M. A. M. Club W. B. Francis Dickson-Clapie Wedding News Mrs. Clapie New York Eastern Star Lusk-McVey Mary Brenneman Harry Sadie Duffy Marie Abel North Street Clare Duff Locust Street St. Vincent College Edward Abel Edward Young Richelieu Avenue Oberlin, Pa Jane Young Oberlin College Harry Finesilver Julius Friedlander Rochelle Wascutsky Beaver Falls Philip Levine Winter Avenue Mae Cummings Brother Herbert Punxsutawney St. Cosmo and Damian Meee Ds Ss Normandy BROWN @ HAMILTON Co W.C. T. U. and Harlansburg Union Harlansburg Liberty Grange Hall Y Karnak Americs Berlin
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