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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1936

Page

3

Naysmith Dennis Marriage Revealed in Private Shower

Miss Martha Coulter hosted a shower in Harrison street for Mrs. Samuel H. Dennis formerly Bertha Naysmith. The couple wed January 29 in New Cumberland West Virginia with Rev J K McDivitt officiating. Dennis, a musician with Howard Wylie orchestra, will spend summer in Cedar Point. The couple, graduates of New Castle High School, plan future residence near their Cedar Point engagement.

Martha Coulter Harrison Street Samuel H. Dennis Bertha Naysmith William Naysmith Florence Avenue New Cumberland W. Va J. K. McDivitt J. B. Dennis Lyndal Street New Castle High School Dennis Howard Wylie Cedar Point R. L. Coulter

Braddock Wedding Brings Local Attention to Lillian Bird

New Castle residents read of the marriage of Miss Lillian Mae Bird to George Alvin Rhodes at the First Christian church in Braddock on June 14. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. James Trevolla with ring service in the presence of families and friends. The bride wore ashes-of-roses crepe. attendants included Sara Swan. Best man was Ralph Bintrim. Music by Edward Rees and his wife. A wedding dinner followed at the Wilkinsburg home of Mrs. J. McCaulley. The couple reside on Wilson Avenue in Beaver.

New Sara Swan Vogan Avenue New Castle Ralph Bintrim Ellwood City Edward Rees Edward Reese Wilkinsburg J. McCauley Rhodes Wilson Avenue Beaver

Luncheon Meeting Planned by Section One Church Group

A luncheon is planned for Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Margaret Ketcham at 522 East Leasure Avenue. A business meeting will follow the meal.

First Christian Church Margaret Ketcham East Leasure Avenue

Betty Graham Weds John G. Kirkpatrick in Pittsburgh

Betty Graham daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben G Graham and John Gaylord Kirkpatrick of Schenley Farms Terrace were married Monday at Third United Presbyterian Church. A reception at the University Club followed with family hosting. The couple will reside temporarily at Schenley Farms Terrace after a wedding trip to Van Buren New York.

New Castle New Wilmington Pittsburgh Betty Graham Ben G. Graham John Gaylord Kirkpatrick Schenley Farms Terrace University Club Third United Presbyterian Church Robert W. Gleason Baku Sherrill Coll Inez Graham Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Ella Ruth Graham Harlow B. Kirkpatrick Jr John Benedito Sherrill Coil John Tierey James Milligan van Buren N. Y

Mrs V O Potter Elected President Of Weaver Circle

Mrs Carrie Alexander hosted Epworth M E church Weaver Circle noting annual officer slate led by Miss Grace Stitzinger. Elected: President Mrs V O Potter. vice president Miss Grace Stitzinger. treasurer Mrs C L Sipe. recording secretary Mrs Willard Jones. corresponding secretary Mrs W J Marshall. mite box secretary Mrs E L Young. stewardship secretary Mrs Norman Clarke. extension secretary Mrs Ernest Rodgers. publicity secretary Mrs Harry Mc Curdy. Miss Ethel Johnson spoke on devotion as members sang I Love to Tell the Story. Grace Crill spoke on missionary Catherine Mamie Donahue. continuous program included mystery box. refreshments served.

Carrie Alexander Gardner Weaver Circle Epworth M. E. Church V. O. Potter Grace Stitzinger C. L. Sipe Willard Jones W. J. Marshall E. L. Young Norman Clarke Ernest Rodgers Harry McCurdy Ethel Johnson Edna Weide Grace Crill Catherine Mamie Donahue

Presidents Day Tea at Schoenberger Home

New Castle Section of Council of Jewish Women hosts a Presidents Day Tea at Mrs Maurice Schoenberger 408 East Moody Ave from 2 to 4 30 PM. Program promises originality and entertainment and includes council members and friends as attendees. Aides listed include Mrs Alvin Shenken Mrs David Silverman and others.

New Castle Council of Jewish Women Temple Israel Maurice Schoenberger East Moody Avenue Council Alvin Shenken David Silverman Mont Blau Abe Levine M. Feuchtwanger M. Schoenberger Irvine Grossman William Cosel Ben Zeisel Ben Brown J. F. Perelman

Field Club Evening Bridge Hosts Named

New Castle Field club members will be received by Dr and Mrs W W Horner at the club house Thursday evening for their bi weekly mixed bridge party. Play starts at 8 15 o clock with prizes for top teams and lunch served at the close.

New Castle Field Club W. W. Horner

Beulah Heaton and Marie Hogue Honored at Class Social

Beulah Heaton daughter of the pastor and Marie Hogue class teacher were honored at a Monday evening gathering at Laney Tewell home on Young Street. Heaton departs June 20 for the Philippine Islands for four years and Hogue will leave June 17 for a six weeks trip. The event included bon voyage gifts, a knotted tribute from the B Y P A, a hanky shower for Hogue, and a program with Ina Lusk elected class president and Mary Hackett vice president for the next year. A July 13 picnic was planned at Mrs Hacketts Butler Avenue home with aides. The evening ended with a sailboat themed lunch. Special guests included Mrs Harley Maskrey and Myrna Wiley.

First Baptist Church Laney Tewell Young Street Beulah Heaton Philippine Islands Marie Hogue Mary Tewell Walter Tewell Floy Owens Miss Heaton Miss Hogue Butler Avenue Mrs. Hackett Betty Schunk Marian Garrett Viola Scheidemantle East Washington Street Asl Harley Maskrey Ellwood City Myrna Wiley

Mary Wilson Named President Of American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs Mary Wilson was elected president at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting held in the American Legion Home. Attendance was strong and activities paused until September. Officers chosen include Vice President Eleanor Wilkins Junior Vice Mary Craig Secretary Lillian Falls Treasurer Hazel Cooper Chaplain Anna Jones Historian Irene Craig Sergeant at Arms Mary Reynolds. Three new members welcomed and deputies for the Evansport encampment named. Delegates for the Freedom Four County Council meeting in July elected.

Mary Wilson American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Eleanor Wilkins Mary Craig Lillian Falls Hazel Cooper Anna Jones Irene Craig Mary Reynolds Evansport Flossie Potter Ruth Conners Sara McLafferty Lilliam Falls Freedom Ida M. Suber Lillian Hartman Ruth Conner

NGF Club Meeting Change at Kathryn Shaffer Home

NGF club members will meet Thursday evening at Miss Kathryn Shaffer’s home 134 East Winter avenue. The gathering was moved from the originally scheduled Monday night.

NGF Kathryn Shaffer East Winter Avenue

Flower Gardens Light Up This Week In Lawrence County

The illuminated gardens at Fred L Rentz home on Edison avenue will shine tonight as part of a local trend sparked by Garden Forum of Lawrence County Area. Led by Mrs W C Eckenroad the group promotes nighttime pilgrimages to beauty spots including the Weingartner farm peony show on the Butler road with thousands of blooms.

Fred L. Rentz Edison Avenue Lawrence County W. C. Eckenroad Weingartner Farm Butler Road

Helen Pitzer to Wed John Wagner June 27

Miss Helen Pitzer the bride elect of North Cedar street will marry John Bud Wagner of North Cedar street on June 27 at the bride's home. Mrs. William Burns and Miss Lucille McGuire hosted a miscellaneous shower at Miss Pitzer’s home on North Lafayette street with bridge games and a dainty menu. Mae Kirk won the top score and gifts for the future home were presented to the honoree.

Lucille McGuire William Burns North Cedar Street Helen Pitzer North Lafayette Street John “Bud” Wagner Bridge Mae Kirk

Nurses Alumni Picnic Set at Lakewood Cottage

The Jameson Shenango Nurses Alumni Association plans its annual picnic for Tuesday June 23 at the B P W cottage, Lakewood. Dinner at 7 with committee members Dorothy Mc Millen Mary Adams Margaret Laurel Betty Blackford Grace Parker Della Glenn Mrs Louise Isaacs Mrs Bertha Smith and Mrs Mary Riley handling details. Transportation accommodations and dinner reservations are arranged by the committee. The all day event offers boating, swimming and other activities with options to arrive earlier.

Jameson- Shenango Nurses Alumni Association Lakewood Dorothy McMillen Mary Adams Margaret Laurel Betty Blackford Grace Parker Della Glenn Louise Isaacs Bertha Smith Mary Riley

Hat Social for E E E E Club Draws Lively Hats

Monday evening's gathering at Miss Florence Snyder's home featured a humorous hat social for E E E E club members. Mrs. Ray Reed won funniest headpiece, Miss Erma Swanton took the card prize, and plans were made for a Cascade Park swimming party next Saturday. Hostess luncheon was served by Mrs. William Patton. Helen Houk will entertain her club on Monday June 29.

E. E. E. E. Club Florence Snyder County Line Street Ray Reed Lakewood Erma Swanton Cascade Park William Patton Helen Houk Smithfield Street

Jameson Memorial Hospital Sewing Class Final Session

Members of the Current Events class will host a morning sewing session at Jameson Memorial Hospital in the Solarium from 9 to 12. It is the concluding sewing event of the season with a summer recess until September and an invitation to city women to attend and assist.

Jameson Memorial Hospital

F. O. F. Club Hosts Cards and Plans Picnic

Mrs. William Patton hosted F. O. F. club at her Scott street home Monday with cards for amusement. High scores went to Mrs. John McCord and Miss Geraldine McClelland. Guest Mrs. Irwin Wick of Youngstown attended. They planned a July 12 picnic at the McClelland cottage on Slippery Rock. The next meeting is July 20 at Mrs. James Carrs Becker street.

William Patton F. O. F. Club Scott Street John McCord Geraldine McClelland Irwin Wick Youngstown McClelland Slippery Rock James Carr Becker Street

Miss Cordes to Visit Cleveland and Lock Haven Pa

Miss Marguerite Cordes of Moody avenue leaves today for a brief trip to Cleveland and Lock Haven Pennsylvania. In Lock Haven she will see Captain and Mrs. A A Smith the bride Kathryn Hite from St Marys church who married a week ago. The couple plan to return to New Castle with Miss Cordes for a weekend visit at the bride’s former Home on Park avenue.

Marguerite Cordes Moody Avenue Cleveland Lock Haven A. A. Smith Kathryn Hite St. Mary's Church

Piano pupils present two public concerts at Scottish Rite Cathedral

Mary E. Fankhauser's piano pupils will perform in two concerts this evening and Wednesday at 8 o clock. About 30 pianists from New Castle and Ellwood City will take the stage with assistance from sopranos Mrs. W P Felch and Miss Ruth Drescher.

Mary E. Fankhauser Scottish Rite New Castle Ellwood City W. P. Felch Ruth Drescher

Class Affair at J. H. Elmore Home

The S. E. B class of First Methodist met at Mrs. James H. Elmore's Scotland Lane home for June with large attendance. Mrs. Ida Hamplton presided as president and a nominating committee was named. A luncheon at Eastover near New Wilmington was planned for June 27 with transportation arranged by hosts. The group sent a cheery note to teacher Mrs. E. N. Baer and closed with refreshments served by co-hostesses.

James H. Elmore Scotland Lane First Methodist Church H. Carpenter J. Howard Biddle Mollie Hinkson Cordelia Roberts Lara Elliott Ida Hamplton Carl Paisley E. B. Hawkins Mary Alice White Eastover E. B. Russell New Wilmington W. L. Beal J. W. Anderson James Elmore E. W. Greiner Stella Burgess John Offutt Lucy Marquis E. N. Baer

Missionary Society Meets at Central Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Grant E. Fisher and Mrs. S. A. Armstrong hosted the Woman's Missionary society in Mrs. Fisher's home. Mrs. Oscar E. Rhodes led the session with Mrs. D. A. Thompson and Mrs. J. D. Jones discussing topics. Members toured nearby gardens after the meeting.

Grant E. Fisher S. A. Armstrong Woman's Missionary Society Central Presbyterian Church Fisher Oscar E. Rhodes D. A. Thompson J. D. Jones

Social Eight Club Meets at Sturdevants Home

On June 26 the Social Eight club will be entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dy E. Sturdevant on Waldo street. Their last meeting was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Carson on Ryan avenue with 500 contests. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Burdge received the awards and helped serve a tempting lunch afterward.

Social Eight Club E. Sturdevant Waldo Street H. E. Carson Ryan Avenue E. C. Burdge

Local social hosts invite members for evening gatherings

Mrs. Al Augustine of East Sutton street will entertain Top Notch members at her home on Wednesday at 8 o clock. 1919 Kensington. Mrs. Agnes Lorenz of East North street will receive members of the Tuesday Kensington this evening for their regular meeting.

al Augustine East Sutton Street Kensington Agnes Lorenz East North Street

Grace Family Reunion Set for June 18 at Community Park Grove City

The Grace family plans its annual reunion June 18 drawing a large crowd of descendants to Community Park in Grove City. Organizers urge attendees to bring stories and share memories as relatives gather for a day of activities and kinship.

Grace Community Park Grove City

White and Thompson Family Reunion Planned

The 26th annual reunion of the White and Thompson families will be held on Thursday June 26 at Willard Grange Hall.

Thompson Willard Grange Hall

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Braddock Igascade Park Ted Rosenberg Collegians PRI Or Ae Park Paca's Serole Service BAE Jack Gerson Washington At Mill New Castle, Pa John G. Kirkpatrick Schoenberger Home Ty A la Claffey E. Washington St Peoples East Washington St Shenango Order of the Eastern Star Lucille Falls Park Grove NGF Club Meeting Dean's Orchard Harlansburg Road Metzler John Wagner Strauss-Hirshberns Better Aear Wiss Jameson Hospital Fankhauser J. H. Elmore Mrs Top Notch Club Gerson C. Lee Mellinger Optometry White-Thompson
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