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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

3

Mrs. Robert Foster Guest at Luncheon

The Baird Missionary Society hosted a Monday luncheon at the Ray Rhodes home on Sumner Avenue with a Hindu dress talk by Mrs. R. A. Foster of Sialkot India. Members later discussed finances, a cradle roll project for Neighborhood House, and planned a Cascade Park picnic with Baldwin Bible class.

Baird Missionary Society Highland United Presbyterian Church Ray Rhodes Sumner Avenue Thos. Lindsey S. G. Ligo R. S. Cline T. E. Dukes R. A. Foster Sialkot India New Wilmington J. Gail Blim Paul Welsh Roy Graham R.S. Cline Anson McKee Almira Home F. L. Burton Baldwin Bible Class J. G. Blim L. Burton L. C. Barry Frederick Brown

McKnight Family Reunion Planned at East Brook U.P. Church

The descendants of John and Mary Smith McKnight will hold their annual reunion on Thursday June 18 at East Brook U. P. Church. Attendees are asked to bring silver service and provisions.

John Mary Smith McKnight East Brook U. P

Ladies of Lions Host Monday Dinner and Program

The Worth Township Grange Hall hosted a Lions Club ladies dinner with 50 seated. Mrs. Ezra Marvin led a diverse program featuring a double quartet and a talk by Fred L. Rentz. Mrs. Thomas I. Elliott traced Lions history from 1917 and highlighted the motto and values.

Worth Township Thomas I. Elliott Lions Club Melvin Jones Chicago Dallas Texas Lions Margaret Snyder W. H. Hodgkinson Burr Rogers I. J. Miller John McNeill Ezra Marvin Charles Streib T. M. Shaffer

Bon Accord Club Meets at Mill Street Home

The Bon Accord Club gathered Monday evening at Phil O Kuzo’s Mill Street home for cards dancing and games. Lunch was served with Miss Rose Coria assisting the hostess. All members and one guest Miss Teresa Vitella joined at the well set table. In two weeks Alice Fusco of Pollock Avenue will host.

Bon Accord Club Phil Okuzo Mill Street Rose Coria Teresa Vitella Alice Fusco Pollock Avenue

Mildred Atkinson Weds H Gill Brown at Home Ceremony

Miss Mildred Atkinson and H Gill Brown were married at the Atkinson home on Emerson Avenue in a noon ceremony officiated by Dr. Charles B. Wingerd. Miss Effie Baker attended. After a wedding dinner the couple planned a motor trip to Washington D C Gettysburg Harrisburg and Shenandoah Valley before settling in New Castle.

John R. Atkinson Emerson Avenue Mildred Atkinson H. Gill Brown J. O. Brown Harlansburg Charles B. Wingerd Central Presbyterian Church Effie Baker Steubenville Ohio Ross Gill Slippery Rock Brown Washington D. C Gettysburg Harrisburg Shenandoah Valley

Pupils Perform in Piano Recital at Local Church

At the First United Presbyterian church a Monday afternoon piano recital featured Miss Helen Ewing's students. A large audience of relatives and friends enjoyed a program with spring flower decorations and performances by Lena May McConnell Norma Nixon Irene Scheidemantle Elaine Bollard John Copeland Natalie Ehrlich Janet Hartland Jean Shoaf Marian Brown Jean Parker Doris Bevan Evelyn McMichael Margie Harper Jean Gardner Jean Copeland Edwin Harper Anna Bethle Beryl Patton Marguerite Hoffman Verna Chambers Charlotte McIver Emily Turner and Dorothy Young.

First United Presbyterian Church Helen Ewing Lena May McConnell Norma Nixon Irene Scheidemantle Elaine Bollard John Copeland Natalie Ehrlich Janet Hartland Jean Shoaf Marian Brown Jean Parker Doris Bevan Evelyn McMichael Margie Harper Jean Gardner Jean Copeland Edwin Harper Anna Bethle Beryl Patton Marguerite Hoffman Verna Chambers Charlotte McIver Emily Turner Dorothy Young

Cathedral Chapter to Host Bingo Party at Cathedral

Cathedral Chapter 440 of the Order of Eastern Star will host a bingo party in the west dining room of the Cathedral on Tuesday June 23. The Ways and Means committee coordinates arrangements and a neat program of entertainment is planned with women selecting prizes and a delicious lunch.

Cathedral Cathedral Chapter 440 Order of Eastern Star Ways and Means

Mother's Class Meeting at Primitive Methodist Church

The regular monthly meeting of the Mother's Class was held Monday evening at Mrs. Clara Bowen's home on Huron Avenue with Mrs. Richard Boughton as associate hostess. Isaac George led prayer and class singing followed by a reading by Mrs. Blanche Gibson.

Primitive Methodist Church Clara Bowen Huron Avenue Richard Boughton Isaac George Blanche Gibson George Clara Mae Bowen Chas. Ashton Olive Beil S. George William Mockel George Home Albarn Alice Boughton Marie Leslie

Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs W Wallin in Canton

Mrs W Wallin of Canton Ohio was honored at a dinner hosted by Mrs Emar Nelson and family of New Wilmington. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Andrew Carlson of Canton and Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and daughters Louise and Mavel of New Castle along with the couple being honored. The meal began at 1 o clock and featured a centerpiece novelty cake from the Wallin wedding anniversary. The afternoon was spent informally.

W. Wallin Canton Emar Neson New Wilmington Wallin Andrew Carlson Joseph Johnson Louise and Mavel New Castle Emar Nelson Douglass

Wedding Date Made Known At Gathering

At Cascade Park a picnic gathering announced the marriage of Cecelia Dobbins formerly of this city to E. D. Moore of Detroit Michigan. They wed January 8 at the Third United Presbyterian church in Detroit. Mrs Moore received gifts from her Kiwanis Club friends. The couple will reside in Detroit where he is an interior decorator.

Cascade Park Cecelia Dobbins E. D. Moore Detroit Mich Third United Presbyterian Church

Local Women Club Listings and Meeting Details

A compiled list of women’s clubs including Jolly Jokers, Semper Fidelis, Friendship, Wednesday Quilting, A L C 500, O D 500, J G A, Modern Priscilla, Be Ga Bridge, G K W Kensington, N C T, S and C, Quanequa, L O A, 1927 Bridge Club. Entries show club names, leading members, and street addresses. Jameson Memorial hospital hosts a sewing meeting from 9 to 12 with Wi moda nusis group in attendance.

Jolly Jokers A. G. Skounder Brooklyn Avenue Nancy Scarazzo West Laurel Avenue Friendship Club Carl la Scola Wall Street Ellis White Harlansburg Road Mary Eagan West Washington Street O. D. 500 H. J. Phillips East Washington Street J. G. A. Club Nettie Parkinson Crawford Avenue Priscilla Club W. H. Wilson Leasure Avenue Charles Westfall Wilmington Avenue G. K. W. Kensington Minnie Dufford North Crawford Avenue N. C. T. Club Cascade Park S. and W. L. Pander Blaine Street Jameson Memorial Hospital Wimodausis Club Hospital Quanequa Club V. V. Veach Englewood Avenue N. H. B. Kensington Louis D. Garrett Mulberry Street L. O. A. Club Mildred Michaels Raymond Street Bridge Club Chester Minick Temple Avenue

American Queen Esther group elects officers at Lakewood picnic

The American Queen Esthers of the First Methodist church met at Lakewood for a picnic and elected officers: Mary Nunn president Gretchen Myers vice president Eleanor Donnelly program chair Margaret Waller corresponding secretary Louise Mitchell recording secretary Verna Rosser treasurer Mildred Layton mite-box secretary Jane Steen supplies secretary Esther Caven Christian Stewardship secretary Miss Cavin missionary education secretary Mildred Layton bank offering secretary Rae Otto pianist Plans were made to provide clothing for Geraldine Hardman of Ponca City Oklahoma.

Queen Esthers First Methodist Church Lakewood Mary Nunn Gretchen Myers Eleanor Donnelly Margaret Waller Louise Mitchell Verna Rosser Mildred Layton Jane Steen Esther Caven Esther Caven; Secretary of Missionary Education Miss Cavin Rae Otto Geraldine Hardman Ponca City Oklahoma

Forbes and Sweesy Families 43rd Reunion scheduled

The Forbes and Sweesy families plan the 43rd reunion on Wednesday June 24 at the Minner homestead in West Middlesex. Officers include president Mrs. Billa Ayers New Castle secretary Helen Green New Castle treasurer Thomas Forbes Tampa with committees led by Mrs Mammie Shear Mrs Dora Wilson and Mrs Frank Minner on table and Mrs Ethel Hutchinson Mrs Helen Anderson and Mrs Ethel Smith on kitchen duties.

Forbes Ethel Hutchinson Helen Anderson Ethel Smith

Dependable class of Cro ton Avenue Methodist hosts summer plans

Members of the Dependable class a live wire organization of Cro ton Avenue Methodist church were entertained Monday evening in the parsonage with Rev and Mrs C S Joshua as hosts Reports were given on the field meet last week sponsored by the class of which H F Thompson is teacher Plans were discussed for summer activities An hour of fellowship followed with refreshments served by Rev Margaret Joshua assisted by her daughter Betty Ruth and Lucille Braby

Croton Avenue Methodist Church C. S. Joshua H. F. Thompson Margaret Joshua Betty Ruth Lucille Braby

Y S B Third United Presbyterian Women Meet at Fullerton Home

Members of Section F of the Y. S. B. class gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Fullerton’s Warren Avenue home with her leading the session. Music games and lunch followed a brief business meeting. Next June 25 the group will meet at Mrs. Wright’s Frank Avenue.

Third United Presbyterian Church William Fullerton Warren Avenue

Mrs Ramsey Named District Deputy Grand Matron

Mrs Ralph H. Ramsey of Boyles Avenue returned from Philadelphia where she attended the Grand Chapter Session of the Order of the Eastern Star and was appointed District Deputy Grand Matron of District 2B.

Ralph H. Ramsey Boyles Avenue Philadelphia Order of the Eastern Star

E. O. T. Club Meeting Postponed Indefinitely

The E. O. T. Club members meeting planned for Wednesday evening at Mrs. Bonnie Biddle’s home on Etna street has been postponed indefinitely due to illness.

E. O. T. Club Bonnie Biddle Etna Street

Burwell Pair Guests to Visit Laughlin Family in Jackson

Mr and Mrs Charles Burr of Lakewood Ohio and W O Melvin of Rockey River Ohio are expected guests of the S W Laughlin family of Mr Jackson for several days visit.

Charles Burr Lakewood W. O. Melvin Rockey River S. W. Laughlin Mr. Jackson

Ki Nu Club to dine at Mrs Geo Kennedy home

The 1926 Ki Nu Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs Geo Kennedy on Thursday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner.

Ki Nu

Semper Fidelis Club Meets at Miss Scarazzo's Home

Semper Fidelis Club members will be entertained at the home of Miss Nancy Scarazzo at 5 West Laurel Avenue on Wednesday evening.

Semper Fidelis Club Nancy Scarazzo West Laurel Avenue

Portersville Sabbath School Class to Hold Sixth Reunion

The Portersville Sabbath school of the 1900 class will reunite at Portersville United Presbyterian church on Thursday June 18. Homecoming day will be observed with invited attendees bringing filled baskets for a day of fellowship. The earlier impression about cemetery work is corrected. services will honor the deceased at the gathering.

Portersville Portersville United Presbyterian Church

O F B Club Hosts Guests At Highland Avenue Home

O F B club members enjoyed a hospitality evening hosted by Mrs. Max McClusky on Highland Avenue extension. Prizes went to Mrs. Louis Ziegler and Mrs. Roy Cummings. Hostess and helpers served a collation as bouquets of summer flowers decorated the home. In two weeks Mrs. Gus Holfelder will host.

Max McClusky Highland Avenue Extension Louis Ziegler Roy Cummings Martha Elizabeth Ruby Gus Holfelder Walmo

Bridge Tea Honors Oberlin Chums at Leasure Avenue

Miss Eva Coulter hosted four tables of bridge on Monday at her Leasure Avenue home in honor of Oberlin College friends Mrs. Geo Darrow of Rochester New York and Miss Hannah Walt hour of Greensburg. Mrs Earl Ruby won top honors after the card contest and a lunch was served. The menu and table decor reflected crimson and gold college colors.

Eva Coulter Leasure Avenue Oberlin College Geo. Darrow Rochester N. Y Hannah Walthour Greensburg Earl Ruby

Miss Lucille Wimer Hosts M. and M. Club Evening

Miss Lucille Wimer of Ray street entertained members of the M. and M. Club Monday evening. Bouquets of summer flowers decorated the house and the table for a later lunch. Mrs. Irwin Wick, soon to move to Buffalo New York, received a handkerchief shower. Mrs. Lawrence Kehna of East Washington street will host the club on July 8.

Lucille Wimer Ray Street M. and M. Club Irwin Wick Buffalo N. Y Lawrence Kehna East Washington Street

Wimodausis Plans All Day Meeting at Jameson Memorial

Wimodausis members hold an all day session at Jameson Memorial Hospital starting 9 o'clock to sew on articles for the institution. Attendees will bring their own funds and stay late, each bringing a pair of shears. A large turnout is expected for this charitable work.

Wimodausis Jameson Memorial Hopital

Bridge Club Guests to Meet at Mrs Rose Home

Members of the Wednesday Evening Bridge club will be received Wednesday evening in the home of Mrs. C. L. Rose on Emerson avenue.

C. L. Rose Emerson Avenue

Miller Family Reunion at Ellwood City Ewing Park

The Miller family gathers for its annual reunion at Ewing Park Ellwood City on Thursday. Dinner is at noon and the afternoon features a business session and officer elections followed by a program led by Mrs. Bertha Hawk and Mrs. Grace Ferrell for family entertainment.

Miller Ewing Park Ellwood City Bertha Hawk Grace Ferrell

Class Event Thursday Evening for Mrs Paul Allen’s Class

A class event was held Thursday evening for the Mrs. Paul Allen unit. Members attended activities and shared refreshments in a community room setting.

Friendship Club Meets at Mrs LaScola’s Home

The Friendship Club will be entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Carl LaScola on Wail Street.

Friendship Club Carl LaScola Wail Street

Jolly Jokers Club to Meet at Mrs Skundor’s Home

The Jolly Jokers Club will be entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs A G Skundor of 724 Brooklyn Avenue.

Jolly Jokers Club A. G. Skundor Brooklyn Avenue

Wiener Roast and Treasure Hunt at Miss Kelso's Home

The Central Presbyterian church and their gentlemen friends will be entertained at a wiener roast and treasure hunt at the home of Grace Kelso on Youngstown road.

Central Presbyterian Church Grace Kelso Youngstown Road

Central Presbyterian G H M Class picnic at Robinson home

Members of the G H M Class of Central Presbyterian church plan a picnic supper Thursday evening at Mrs. William Robinson's home on the Youngstown road. Dinner will be served at six o clock and attendees will bring their own table service along with food.

Central Presbyterian Church William Robinson Youngstown Road

Morning breakfast for twelve at New Castle Dry Goods group

Twelve girls from the New Castle Dry Goods store gathered at Cascade Park for a breakfast this morning. A tasty menu was served at seven o clock.

New Castle Dry Goods Cascade Park

Special Guest Esther Klee Attends Store Event

A social group met at a neatly set table in seasonal tones. Miss Esther Klee of Pittsburgh attended as a special guest before the group returned to duties at the store and declared the affair enjoyable.

Esther Klee Pittsburgh

St Josephs 500 Club Social on South Jefferson Street

The St Joseph's 500 Club hosts a social event in their hall on South Jefferson Street. Activities begin promptly at 2 15 P M on Wednesday afternoon.

St. Joseph's 500 Club South Jefferson Street

Meeting for Bon Homie Club Postponed to June 25

The meeting of Bon Homie Club members scheduled for Wednesday evening at Mrs. E L Youngs home East Washington Street has been postponed to Thursday June 25 due to illness.

Bon Homie Club

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Robert Foster McKnight Ladies OF Lions Bon Accords Club Metrist M. C. Raffel Jack Gerson Jeweler Penn Theater North Mercer Street Metzler Sycamore Street Josephine Wallace Wilma Wallace Dandruff Lucky Tiger Cecil Bowles Castel-Nova Orchestra Castle Beach Ki Nu Club O. F. B. Club Higgins Cretonnes Honors College Friends Paul Allen Robert Mackie Sherwin-Williams North St Jan E. M. McCreary Monroe St Greer Building New Castle, Pa Yankee Lake Ben Bernie Ole Maestro Breakfast St. Joseph's Hall Mather Mather Bros. Co East Washington St
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