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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1936

Page

6

Fifth Reunion of the Heck Family

Members of the Heck family gathered at Mrs. Maude Kincaid's garden on East Brook road for their fifth annual reunion dinner. Attendees traveled from within 75 miles of New Castle, then held a brief business meeting and reelected Calvin Heck president, Eloise Reesch secretary, and Reesch treasurer. A music program and games followed. next reunion will be in Raymond Stacy's home in New Middleton, Ohio.

Heck Maude Kincaid East Brook Road New Castle Calvin Heck Eloise Reesch Reesch

Shaffer Earns B S in Economics at Tri State College

John W. Shaffer, son of Mrs. Jennie Shaffer of Butler Avenue, completed the economics and business administration program at Tri State College in Angola Indiana. He joined the June graduating class and received his B S degree. Mrs. Shaffer attended the exercises and social events and traveled with him en route home visiting sites of interest.

John W. Shaffer Jennie Shaffer Butler Avenue Tri-State College Angola Ind

Meeting Change for Section C YT i BOF Third U P Church

A modification relocates the Section C YT i BOF meeting to Thursday the 25th at Mrs. Charles McCandless home in East New Castle. It replaces the previously announced gathering at Mrs. Thomas McNichols on Huron Avenue.

Section C YT. i. Bof U. P Charles McCandless East New Castle Thomas McNichols Huron Avenue

West Side Needlecraft Meet With Mrs Joseph Perkins

The West Side Needlecraft club will gather this evening with Mrs Joseph Perkins on South Lee Avenue for a local meeting.

West Side Needlecraft Joseph Perkins South Lee Avenue

Howard Gresham Jr and bride visit here

Mr and Mrs Howard L Gresham Sr host welcomed newlyweds Howard Gresham Jr and his bride at their Almira Avenue home and with the Root family on Wilmington Avenue. The couple wed in Wellsburg West Virginia on June 13, officiated by Rev Charles G Cogley. They returned to 434 Fourth Street Oakmont to reside.

Howard L. Gresham Jr Howard L. Gresham Almira Avenue A. B. Root Wilmington Avenue Wellsburg West Va Charles G. Cogley Fourth Street Oakmont T. B. Daugherty Pennsylvania Avenue Commodore Tilden Greenstreet United States Veterans Hospital Aspinwall George Simmons Robert B. Lenhart Nancy L. W. Wilson North Jefferson Street Buffalo N. Y William Kaler Earl Dodson Warren, O O. C. Huffman A. D. Huffman Acert Huffman Margaret Preston Crawford Avenue Jack Melvin Albert Street Mildred Washington, D. C Walter Withers

Farewell Party for Drum Major Gordon Thomas Ends Tenure

The Sons of Union Veterans Drum Corps and wives hosted a farewell event for Gordon Thomas at Mr. and Mrs. Schetroms home on Mill Street as he prepares to move to Pittsburgh California. The gathering doubled as the Schetroms tenth wedding anniversary with a mock wedding officiated by Jack Sanford and guests enjoying refreshments.

Sons of Union Veterans F. A. Schetrom Mill Street Gordon Thomas Pittsburgh California Schetrom Jack Sanford

Junior C. D. of A. Annual Picnic Held at Stoughton Beach

Junior C. D. of A. held its annual picnic Sunday, June 14 at Stoughton’s Beach. They left K. of C. hall at 1 30 p m and spent the afternoon at the popular spot. A picnic dinner was served at 4 30 p m with guests Edith Mariana, Margaret Mary Wadlinger, Eileen Mitchell, Betty Cray and Catherine Marie Edgington attending.

C. D. of A Stoughton’s Beach K. of C. Hall Edith Mariana Margaret Mary Wadlinger Eileen Mitchell Betty Cray Catherine Marie Edgington

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Ed Johnson

Mrs Ed Johnson was surprised Monday evening at her Hazen Street home when 45 guests gathered for a birthday anniversary celebration. The event was organized by her sister in law Mrs Stanley Buczek of Pennsylvania Avenue. Guests enjoyed greetings music games and a late lunch with help from Mrs Ed Dout and Ruth Mayberry. Pink and white themed table settings complemented the gifts received by the honoree.

Ed Johnson Hazen Street Stanley Buczek Pennsylvania Avenue Ed Dout Ruth Mayberry Mrs. Johnson

Final A B C Girls dinner marks June gathering

The A B C Girls held a final June dinner at a popular tearoom for 24 guests including Mrs. J J McIlvaine and Mrs. Robert B Lenhart of Buffalo NY. The organizing committee was Mrs C L Shira Miss Virginia Weinschenk and Mrs A B Foster. After dinner the group met formally at Mrs J N Martins home on North Mercer Street.

J. J. McIlvaine Robert B. Lenhart Buffalo N. Y C. L. Shira Virginia Weinschenk A. B. Foster J. N. Martin North Mercer Street

Knights of St Vitus Auxiliary to Meet This Evening

The Knights of St Vitus Auxiliary hold their regular meeting this evening in Maitland street rooms at o o'clock. Elizabeth Factor and her team will oversee the serving as part of the usual routine.

Knights of St. Vitus Maitland Street Elizabeth Factor

Local club listings and hostess notes greet community gatherings

A dense list of chairwomen and hosts for neighborhood groups appears, naming Mrs. W E Harris, Mrs. William Mitchell, Jean Casselman, Agnes McConnell, Mrs Neil Sturdy, Elizabeth Peluso and others. Events span picnics, quilting, theater parties, tea, sewing sessions, and hospital activities with locations on Spruce, North Mercer, Galbreath, and Park avenues.

Wimadausis Cascade Park W. E. Harris William Mitchell Spruce Street London Bridge Jean Casselman Wilmington Avenue Agnes McConnell Galbreath Jesse Dufford Huron Avenue Club Harry Flinner Hillcrest Avenue S. L Frank Zimmerly Park Avenue John Simons Northview Avenue Little Flower James Eagan Croton Avenue Cyrus Dickson East Washington Street Phii Nites Ella Scanlon Chester Minick Temple Avenue Mary Jane Burns Superior Street H. E. Emery Court Street

A. A. Club Hosts June 12 Social at Mrs Eardley’s

Mrs Jennie Eardley hosted the A A Club at her Clearview avenue home on June 12. After a business meeting 500 was played with Catherine Smith and Anna Piush winning the prize. Lunch by the hostess and aides Ada Riley and Anna Plush featured black and white roses centerpieces. Next gathering set for Cascade Park on June 25 with Elizabeth Riley as hostess. a birthday party for Jean Leish was planned.

Jennie Eardley A. A. Club Clearview Avenue Catherine Smith Anna Piush Ada Riley Anna Plush Cascade Park Elizabeth Riley Jean Leishman

Prowitt Harwood Wedding Celebrated In Highland Church

Margaret Prowitt and Dr. Maurice Harwood wed at 2 pm in Highland U P church with Rev. Ferguson officiating. The ceremony featured heirloom brooch, bridal roses, and lilies of the valley, followed by a reception hosted by S. E. Patterson. The couple plans a two week honeymoon before moving to Pittsburgh for his internship at Allegheny General hospital.

Margaret Joy Prowitt Maurice Edmund Harwood Pittsburgh Sally Pierce President Pierce Highland U. P D. L. Ferguson S. E. Patterson Jeanne Patterson George J. Dambach Sutton Smith Lester Triplett J. L. Reed Delaware Avenue Ruth Prowitt J. R. Harwood L. R. Rankin Sharon Gerald P. Harwood Jacqueline Jeanne Ottawa Canada Can Muskegon Mich Harwood Allegheny General Hospital Park Avenue New Castle High School School of Nursing Children's Hospital Redcar England University of Pittsburgh

Epworth M E Up Streamers Meet At Jenkins Home

The Up streamers class of Epworth M E church will meet Thursday evening at Miss Dorothy Jenkins home 701 East Reynolds. They held a party at the B P W cottage Lakewood last Thursday with games prizes to Ethylen Johns and Madalyn Nicholson and a lunch provided by the committee.

Epworth M. E. Church Dorothy Jenkins East Reynolds Street Lakewood Ethylen Johns Madalyn Nicholson

Miss Habib Receives Honors At Home Reception

Miss Alfreda A Habib a Ne Ca Hi graduate of 1936 was honored at a home reception this month hosted by her parents About 69 guests attended dancing and singing were enjoyed and a lunch was served at 1130 o clock The guest of honor received many graduation gifts

Alfreda A. Habib Ne-Ca-Hi

Treloar Family Hosts Munhall Guests

Mr and Mrs D H Treloar Jr of 119 East Sheridan avenue entertained Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Harry W Best and their three children from West Run Drive Munhall Pa The triplet girls Marilyn Carolyn and Evelyn are nearly seven years old.

D. H. Treloar, Jr East Sheridan Avenue Harry W. Best West Run Drive Munhall, Pa Marilyn Carolyn Evelyn

Boyer Family Reunion Set for June 20 1936 at Ellwood City

Second annual reunion of the descendants of Jacob and Margaret Boyer will be held at Ewing Park Ellwood City on the third Saturday of June the 20th 1936. President of the organization is C W Boyer, secretary Sadie Hazen, chairman of table committee Mary Hazen.

Jacob and Margaret Boyer Ewing Park Ellwood City C. W. Boyer Sadie Hazen Mary Hazen

Hess Family Reunion Set for Cascade Park June 28

The Hess family reunion will be held at Cascade Park on June 28 with a 1 p m dinner. Relatives from surrounding towns are expected. Charles Hess, born in Germany in 1831, settled in New Castle 85 years ago and died in 1912.

Hess Cascade Park Charles Hess Germany New Castle

Numerous Local Residents Visit And Return From Short Trips

A roundup of social visits and homecomings across Youngstown area readers includes Sam C. Wood confined to Meyer avenue home by illness Harriet Truby visiting Pittsburgh and Thomas Russo concluding a brief Altoona visit. Other locals travel to New York Cleveland Pittsburgh Alliance Ohio and Florida while remaining residents return from Grove City Arcadia and Warren.

Sam C. Wood Meyer Avenue Earl McCormick Croton Avenue D. D. Valiensi Lincoln Avenue Pittsburgh David DeSalvo East Brook Road Sam Audia Altoona Marcus Beaver Falls L. Kulkin West Long Avenue Frank Marcella South Mill Street Moody Avenue Junior Duffy Willard, O Dewey Foster Lathrope Street

Queen Esther Auxiliary to Hold Last Meeting of Season

The Queen Esther Auxiliary of the First M. E. church will meet at Mrs. Fred Cooney home 1011 Delaware Avenue this evening for their final monthly gathering of the season. A large attendance is expected as officers for the next year will be elected and other business handled.

Queen Esther M. E. Church Fred Cooney Delaware Avenue

Hasta La Vista Club Social At Edison Avenue

Miss Mary McLaughlin hosted a Saturday evening gathering for the Hasta La Vista club on Edison avenue with music and cards. Patricia Maher won the prize and will host the next meeting on June 17 at West Washington Street.

Mary McLaughlin Edison Avenue Hasta-La-Vista Patricia Maher West Washington St

Cheerio Club Reschedules Social to Thursday at Cascade Park

The Cheerio club moves its Cascade Park social to Thursday evening at 7 30 PM from the previously planned Wednesday slot. Members are advised to adjust calendars and note the new date and time.

Cheerio Club Cascade Park

Mrs Mary Jane Burns Hosts S A 8 Club Evening

Mrs Mary Jane Burns will entertain members of the S A 8 club at her new residence 717 Superior street on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.

Mary Jane Burns S. A. 8. Club Superior Street

Ryantown to Face West Middlesex Merchants

Ryantown announced to host West Middlesex Merchants at the Ryan town field on Wednesday night at six o clock. Ryantown players are asked to report at 5 30 for a short workout.

Ryantown West Middlesex Merchants

Jolly Ten Picnic Set Friday at Gwin Cottage

Members of the Jolly Ten club plan a 6 PM Friday picnic supper at the cottage of Mr and Mrs J H Gwin on Slippery Rock creek. The event invites all members to gather for an informal outdoor meal.

Jolly Ten Club J. H. Gwin Slippery Rock Creek

Kensington group to meet at Mrs. Lorenz home

Members of the 1919 Kensington will be entertained this evening in the home of Mrs. Agnes Lorenz on East North street at their regular session.

Agnes Lorenz East North Street

Bridge Club Members Meet at Mrs Minick Home

Members of the 1927 Bridge club will meet with Mrs. Chester Minick at 934 Temple avenue on Wednesday evening.

Chester Minick Temple Avenue

Pittsburgh Couple Applies for Marriage License

Nathan Stalin of New Castle and Jeannette Klein of Pittsburgh have filed an application for a marriage license in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Nathan Stalin New Castle Jeannette Klein

Ella Lamson Hosts T. J. N. Club Social Friday

Mrs. Ella Lamson of Mt. Jackson will entertain the T. J. N. club Friday evening June 19 at her home, inviting members to a social gathering and refreshments.

Ella Lamson Mt. Jackson T. J. N. Club

Mrs H E Emery Hosts 1935 Club Meeting at Home

Mrs H E Emery of Court street will entertain the 1935 club in her home on Wednesday.

H. E. Emery Court Street

Mrs Louis Adams and Daughter Visit Kittanning

Mrs Louis Adams and her daughter Lillian from Sheridan Avenue spent Sunday in Kittanning with Lillian staying on to visit relatives.

Louis Adams Lillian Sheridan Avenue Kittanning

Dan B. Norwood Buried Yesterday

Funeral services for Dan B. Norwood aged 79 a former resident of North Beaver township were held at a Minneapolis home and burial followed in a Minneapolis cemetery. He died of a sudden heart attack on June 12 and is survived by a sister Mrs Jennie.

Dan B. Norwood North Beaver Township Minneapolis Minn Mr. Norwood Jennie

Adams and John D Norwood Named In East Palestine Notice

Adams of East Palestine Ohio and his brother John D Norwood of North Beaver township are referenced in a local notice noting familial relations and residence locations.

Adams East Palestine John D. Norwood Beaver Township

Smoking Furnace Triggers Fire Alarm on East Street

Firemen responded to East street near the city building when papers burning in a home furnace filled the house with smoke. No damage reported.

East Street

Humble Speech Echoes on Power and Self-Restraint

A reflective line notes that the blessed are the humble while the powerful check themselves, implying that without external accountability no one keeps rulers sensible or restrained. The fragment suggests a philosophical view on virtue, power, and restraint.

Lessed Ceck

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