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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

3

Shower at Castleton Honors Bride-Elect

A Castleton bridge shower honored Miss Kathryn Eagan bride-elect of the month with five tables of cards. Prizes went to Mrs. Edward Ryan, Miss Doris Updegraff, and Miss Mary Burns. Mrs. James Eagan, mother of the honoree, attended as a special guest. A large collection of gifts and pastel table decor accompanied a delicious collation to close the evening.

Castleton Harold Hannon Pittsburgh Kathryn Eagan Edward Ryan Doris Updegraff Mary Burns James Eagan

Alumni plans debated at New Castle Class of ’21 gathering

On a Wednesday evening the class of 1921 committee met at Rose Uhl's North Beaver street home to finalize an Alumni event at the Cathedral. Attendees included Dr. David Perry Dr. Charles M. Booker Dr. Edward Everett Alec Samuels Sara Rice Margaret Byers Ruth S. Lewis Berniece Brothers Brown Thornton Allen Helen Ewing and Betty Bevan Henderson.

New Castle Senior High School Rose Uhl North Beaver Street David Perry Charles M. Booker Edward Everett Alec Samuels Sara Rice Margaret Byers Ruth S. Lewis Berniece Brothers Brown Thornton Allen Helen Ewing Betty Bevan Henderson

Mrs Emma Cotton Hosts Elm St Branch Trio at Home

Mrs Emma Cotton, ill for some time, was entertained at her West Washington street home Tuesday evening by a musical trio from the Elm St Branch Y W C A. The group included Bernice Carter Thelma Stewart and Louise Henley who sang spirituals to the delight of the family.

Emma Cotton West Washington Street Elm St. Branch Bernice Carter Thelma Stewart Louise Henley

Y O A Girls Guests Wednesday Social Time

Mrs Milton Marshall of North Walnut Street hosted the Y O A Girls Club gathering with a cards contest. Mrs Thomas Perrott won the high prize, followed by a luncheon prepared by Mrs Frank Clinefelter and assisted by Mrs Lou Marshall. Plans for the two week meeting were made with Mrs John Miller hosting.

Milton Marshall North Walnut Street Y. O. A. Girls Club Thomas Perrott

Former resident visits in city for summer

Mrs Charles Wilson once Maude Watson a former Lawrence County schools head’s daughter is visiting New Castle for the summer attending Volant College reunion where she was a student years ago and will be hosted at several social events.

Charles Wilson Boston Mass Maude Watson Lawrence County James Watson New Castle Wilson Volant College

Princeton Bride Weds Wheeling Groom in June Nuptials

Mary Emma Weisz daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Weisz of Princeton became the bride of Paul L Gregory son of Rev and Mrs J I Gregory of Wheeling W Va in a ring ceremony at 1 o clock Sunday June 12 at the Gregory home. Rev J I Gregory officiated. A wedding dinner followed. The bride, a Princeton High School graduate class of 1930, was unattended. The groom, also a Princeton High School alumnus, works for Elbin Baking Company in Cameron W Va. They will be at home after June 23.

Mary Emma Weisz Fred Weisz Princeton Paul L. Gregory J. I. Gregory Wheeling W. Va Gregory Princeton High School Elbin Baking Company Cameron

Circulating Book Club Luncheon At Maxwell Home

Members of the Circulating Book Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. R. G. Maxwell’s Highland avenue home. Mrs. Frank Dondds and Mrs. Margaret Wilson assisted hostess duties. Guests exchanged books and enjoyed informal chat and needlework amid garden flowers. A future hostess will be announced.

Circulating Book Club R. G. Maxwell Highland Avenue Frank Dondds Margaret Wilson

Prizes Awarded in O D 500 Club Contest

Prizes in 500 were awarded to Mrs Albert Richards Mrs Clyde Stevens and Mrs George Price at the close of a contest held at the home of Mrs James Kerr on DuShane street Wednesday evening when the O. D. 500 Club members assembled. Concluding play the hostess served a dainty repast. Plans for a picnic on Friday evening June 17 at the cottage of Mrs Harry Fox Wilmington Junction were completed. The next regular meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs George Price East Washington street hostess. Mrs Kathryn Kirk was a special guest of the club.

Albert Richards Clyde Stevens George Price James Kerr DuShane Street O. D Harry Fox Wilmington Junction

Miss Gould Hosts Sin-Mar Bridge Gathering

Miss Dolores G Gould of Elizabeth Street entertained Sin-Mar Bridge Club friends at her home with special guest Miss Kathryn Hodge. Dorothy Boyles won card honors and Hodge received a gift. A late lunch was served and plans were made for a swimming party on Monday afternoon June 20.

Dolores G. Gould Elizabeth Street Sin-Mar Bridge Club Kathryn Hodge Dorothy Boyles Hodge Gould

Miss Emmy Lou Smith Hosts Re-Delta Deck Club

Miss Emmy Lou Smith of Monroe street hosted the Re Delta Deck Club Tuesday evening. Grace Ingham and Eleanor Dean won trophies for holding honors. Mrs Jack Melvin attended as guest and received a hostess gift. Mrs Edward Long joined as a new member. Next meeting in two weeks with Miss Grace Ingham on Neshannock boulevard.

Emmy Lou Smith Monroe Street Re- Delta Deck Club Grace Ingham Eleanor Dean Jack Melvin Miss Smith Edward Long Neshannock Boulevard

Miss Jean Harris Hosts A F F Club Social

Miss Jean Harris entertained the A F F club at 522 Madison avenue on Wednesday evening with croquet on the lawn, music and chat. Lunch was served by the hostess and Betty Sullivan. Plans were made for a moonlight supper at Cascade park next Wednesday. The next meeting, in two weeks, will be hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth McGowan of 513 Lyndal street with special guest Miss Marjory Daly.

Jean Harris Madison Avenue A. F. F. Club Betty Sullivan Cascade Park Elizabeth McGowan Lyndal Street Marjory Daly

Silver Kraft club meets for cards and music at Dewey avenue

Mr and Mrs Floyd McClelland hosted a Silver Kraft club session with guests Mrs Harry Thompson and Mrs J W Umpstead. Birthday members Mrs A Tunison and Mrs Homer Thompson received gifts. A late lunch was served. Guests planned to meet at Mr and Mrs Carl McCreary on Martin street.

Floyd McClelland Dewey Avenue Silver Kraft Club Harry Thompson J. W. Umpstead A. Tunison Homer Thompson Carl McCreary Martin Street

Mrs Brodbeck Hosts B B B Club Night

Mrs George Brodbeck welcomed B B B club members at her Maryland Avenue home on Wednesday evening. Bridge produced high honors for Mrs Earl Reeves. A hostess and guest Mrs William Bryan served a light lunch. Miss Margaret Elleby of North Walnut Street will entertain the club in two weeks.

George Brodbeck Maryland Avenue Bridge Earl Reeves William Bryan Margaret Elleby North Walnut Street

Club Women Dine At Stevenson Home In 1907 Gathering

Mrs Lawrence Stevenson hosted the 1907 club at her son William Stevenson's Marshall Avenue home. Three tables of 500 were played with prizes to Mrs J C Carr and Mrs Frank Steckle. Lunch followed with granddaughter Jean assisting. Special guest was Mrs Oscar Murphy. In two weeks Mrs Carr will host the club.

Lawrence Stevenson William Stevenson Marshall Avenue J. C. Carr Frank Steckle Jean Oscar Murphy Carr West Washington Street

Community Club Notes and Picnic Gatherings

Wyleaway Bridge Club led by Mrs. Cecil Gordon on Sheridan Avenue. Rainbow Girls Assembly No 1 hosts a Cascade Park picnic. 1930 Hokum Club with Charlotte Scungio. Mary Gilkey and hostesses. Modern Priscilla Club with Mrs. John Leonardson on Laurel Avenue. Juanita Club chaired by Mrs. Wilbur Sloan on Englewood Avenue.

Wyleaway Bridge Club Cecil Gordon Sheridan Avenue Rainbow Girls Assembly Cascade Park Hokum Club Charlotte Scungio Mary Gilkey Priscilla Club John Leonardson Laurel Avenue Juanita Club Wilbur Sloan Englewood Avenue

East Brook Ace-High Bridge Club meets at Miss Shaw home

Miss Garle Shaw of East Brook hosts Ace-High Bridge Club on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Jean Mayberry wins the prize. Mrs. Perrine assists. Next meeting set for June 22 with Mrs. Marie Stankard as hostess.

Garle Shaw East Brook Jean Mayberry Perrine Marie Stankard

Picnic Supper for Merry Maidens at Cascade Park

Members of the Merry Maidens enjoyed a picnic at Cascade Park last evening. The table was prettily decorated with garden flowers and an appetizing menu was served.

Merry Maidens Cascade Park

Brest Families Hold 49th Reunion at Buh Park

The 49th Brest family reunion drew 125 guests to Buh Park Sharon on Wednesday June 15. Eldest attendee was Wilmur Brest 83 of Sandy Lake and oldest woman Mrs Mary McCommon 86 of New Castle. Youngest present Irene June Blaine six months old of Clarksville. Officers for the year were not chosen. Attendees traveled from Sharon New Castle Greenville Sharpsville Akron and surrounding areas. The next reunion is planned for the third Wednesday in June 1933 at the same park.

Brest Buh Park Sharon Wilmur Brest Sandy Lake Mary McCommon New Castle Irene June Blaine Clarksville Harvey Brest Noah Potter J. H. Wigton Greenville Sharpsville Akron

New Castle Emergency Club Ends Season

The New Castle Hospital Emergency club wrapped up its season with a Wednesday gathering at the hospital. Mrs. Richard Hannon and Mrs. Margaret Heaney hosted as associate hostesses. prizes were awarded to Mrs. Edward Vandergrift Sr. and Mrs. J. D. Daly for sewing linens. A picnic outing to be held in August was planned with details to follow.

New Castle Hospital Richard Hannon Margaret Heaney Edward Vandergrift Sr J. D. Daly

Wednesday Quilting Club Hosts Luncheon at Harlansburg Road

Mrs Ellis White entertained thirteen members and guests at a 1 o clock luncheon yesterday on the Harlansburg road. Guests included Mrs Milt Book Miss Goldie Blaine and Miss Betty Kenehan. After luncheon the group spent the afternoon enlisting. A picnic at Cascade Park is planned for July 20.

Ellis White Harlansburg Road Milt Book Goldie Blaine Betty Kenehan Cascade Park

Marriage Announcement Margaret Elizabeth Beahm Wed Beahm

Mrs Jane McGary of Wilmington road announces the marriage of her daughter Margaret Elizabeth to Victor H Beahm of Laurel avenue New Castle. The ceremony was held at Mercer Pennsylvania on Tuesday June 7 with Rev C S Conley pastor of the Methodist church officiating. The couple was unattended.

Jane McGary Wilmington Road Margaret Elizabeth Victor H. Beahm Laurel Avenue New Castle Mercer, Pa C. S. Conley Methodist Church

G K W Club Holds Social Evening at Mrs Barry Home

The regular social meeting of the G. K. W. Club was held Wednesday at Mrs. Clyde Barry’s Greenwood avenue home. Guests enjoyed music and chat, with lunch served later. Mrs. John Frampton assisted, and Mrs. Cyrus Dickson will entertain in two weeks at her East Washington street home.

G. K. W. Club Clyde Barry Greenwood Avenue John Frampton Cyrus Dickson East Washington Street

Postponed Happy Hour Club Meeting Indefinitely

The Friday evening gathering of Happy Hour club members at the home of Mrs. Robert Maybray on Oakwood Avenue has been postponed indefinitely.

Happy Hour Club Robert Maybray Oakwood Avenue

O. E. A. Club Hosts Dinner to Close Season

Members of the O. E. A. Club were entertained at a dinner party Wednesday at a local tavern. Special guest Mrs. Mary Strimater attended as a guest of honor. A summer break follows with informal activities and a resume of regular meetings set for September 7 plus planned picnic outings.

O. E. A. Club Mary Strimater

Grove avenue dinner honors William Botham Sr and daughter Sallie

Mrs Bessie Rec of Grove avenue hosted a 6 o'clock dinner for William Botham Sr known as Daddy, his daughter Miss Sallie Botham, and friend Miss Cecelia Lewis. The event featured seasonal decor and a brief social period before they attended a First Pentecostal church meeting on Pearson street. The Misses Botham and Lewis are on furlough from Africa and plan to sail home in late August. They have visited the area for about a year. Mrs Rech was assisted by her daughter Mrs Agnes Felleck and Miss Dee Rech.

Bessie Rec Grove Avenue William Botham Sr Daddy Sallie Botham Cecelia Lewis Pentecostal Pearson Street Africa Rech Agnes Felleck Dee Rech

Surprise Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Lydia Green

Friends gathered at Mrs. Lydia Green's Franklin Avenue home Wednesday evening to honor her birthday anniversary which falls on June 14. The party included informal pastimes and a decorated dining room with gifts for the guest of honor. Guests named include Mrs. Minnie Witherow and son Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Madden, Mrs. Gerald Green, Mrs. Joe Morris, all of New Castle, Miss Renna Jones of New Kensington, Betty Gilson of Volant, and Francis Rider of Mercer.

Lydia Green Franklin Avenue Minnie Witherow Jack Albert Madden Gerald Green Joe Morris New Castle Renna Jones New Kensington Betty Gilson Volant Francis Rider Mercer

Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Breakfast Plans

Mrs Walter Balentine of Leasure avenue hosted the 1927 Bridge Club at her home Wednesday with cards as the feature. After play she served lunch. Special guest Mrs Jack McCullough attended. Plans were set for a breakfast at Cascade Park in two weeks replacing the next meeting.

Walter Balentine Leasure Avenue Bridge Club Jack McCullough Cascade Park

Quanequa Club Hosts Bridge Evening at Laurel Home

Mrs George Patterson’s home at 416 Laurel Boulevard hosted a Quanequa Club social Wednesday evening. Members played bridge and prizes were won by Mrs Walter Hemphill and Mrs J H Webb. Hostess and her mother, Mrs Pearl Walls, served a luncheon.

George Patterson Laurel Boulevard Quanequa Club Bridge Walter Hemphill J. H. Webb Pearl Walls

Patterson family reunion at Community Park Grove City

Descendants of Thomas and Mary Patterson plan their annual gathering at Community Park Grove City on Saturday June 25. Attendees are asked to bring silverware and cups.

Thomas and Mary Patterson Grove City

Mrs Kathryn Frey Hosts Guests on East Reynolds Street

Miss Kathryn Frey of East Reynolds street entertained a number of guests in her home Wednesday. The gathering reflected a cordial social event among neighbors and friends.

Kathryn Frey East Reynolds Street

Chipso promises longer life for clothes and color

An upbeat claim asserts Chipso provides no free lye and protects fabrics, preventing harm to hands. It promises clothes washed with Chipso last longer and colors resist fading.

Chipso

Pajama Party Evening with Dancing and Midnight Lunch

The gathering featured music and dancing through the evening with a midnight lunch served by the hostess and her sister Adelaide Frey. Prizes awarded for entertainment went to Mrs Eva Brown Maxine Flannigan and Kathryn Mullen.

Adelaide Frey Eva Brown Maxine Flannigan Kathryn Mullen

Queen Esther Class Sets Cascade Park Outing

The Queen Esther Class of the Third U P church gathers at Cascade Park for a barbecue supper starting 7 o clock on Monday June 20. A church home coming day will be observed June 19 with past and present members assembling at the church.

U. P Cascade Park

Treasure Hunt Launches From Highland Church Tonight

Highland Y P C U members begin the treasure hunt at 7 15 this evening from Highland Church. The event honors college students home for the summer months.

Highland Y. P. C. U Highland Church

Birthday Club Entertained at Meyer Avenue Home

Mrs. W. R. Carmichael hosts Birthday club members at her Meyer avenue residence Friday afternoon for a social gathering.

Births Signatures Needed for Column Announcements

Birth announcements require the writer’s name and address signatures before publication. This column will publish only signed notices.

Local births reported for several families in New Castle area

Announcements list six newborns in June at St Elizabeths New Castle and Jameson Memorial hospitals. Families include Chill of Youngstown 3031 Hillman Street Mike Prescaro 304 Montgomery Avenue Geoski 1816 Moravia Street Brooks 247 Fern Street Kruetz Slippery Rock and Tieche Fairmont Avenue.

William W. Chill Hillman Street Youngstown Ohio New Castle St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Jade Necklace Play Set by Y W C A at Franklin Aud

The Y W C A notes final arrangements for the three act comedy The Jade Necklace to be presented tomorrow evening at 8:15 daylight savings time in the Benjamin Franklin junior high school auditorium. Mrs Arthur Brown supervises the production.

Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Arthur Brown

East Side WCTU Flower Mission Meeting

The East Side Union of the W C T U meets Monday June 20 at 2 30 PM at Mrs W M McMillen home Beckford Street members bring flowers to arrange bouquets for New Castle hospital Scotland Union also plans a Friday 2 PM meeting at Mrs F L Wilson home as Flower Mission Day.

East Side W. M. McMillen Beckford Street New Castle Hospital Scotland Union F. L. Wilson Flower Mission

Flowers Arranged for Memorial and Hospital Gifts

Mrs. Leroy Whiting will lead the program and members will arrange flowers into bouquets for distribution to Jameson Memorial and New Castle hospitals.

Leroy Whiting Jameson Memorial New Castle

Program at Church of God in Christ Tonight

The prayer and Bible Band will present at 8 O clock this evening at the Church of God in Christ. Elder C D Pitts will deliver a special sermon on the Women s work and E Doster will give a short talk.

Church of God In Christ Prayer and C. D. Pitts E. Doster

Also Mentioned on This Page

Trio Slippery Rock Park Fausta McCain Jack Gerson Jeweler Penn Theatre N. Mercer St Reliable Credit Corp. ‘Building Y. O. A. Girls Weisz Lakewood Beach Lakewood Garbo Re-Delta Deck Club G. Brodbeck Ace-High Bridge Club N. C Quanequa Club Entertained Patterson Lou Procter and Gamble Speedy Chipso O. N. T. Club Agnes Davidson Mt. Jackson W. R. Carmichael Meyer Avenue Birthday Club Mike Prescaro Montgomery Avenue Chester Geoski Moravia Street Mary Louise David Brooks Fern Street Albert Kruetz Slippery Rock Jameson Memorial Hospital Roy Tieche Fairmont Avenue Y. W.C. A. Notes Davis Shoe CO Davis Shoe Mather Mather's Mather Bros. Co A Ee ES East Side Union Church of God Knight IN Armour Perelman’s J. F. Perelman New Castle, Pa Camp East Brook
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