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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1950

Page

3

Miss Nancy Rugh’s Bridal Shower Held in Columbus

Miss Beverly Mikels and Mrs. William G. Eckles hosted a shower for Nancy Rugh, bride elect of Edward Given Marquis Jr., with a Wild West theme at 318 Sumner Avenue. Gifts included a conestoga wagon replica and bridge entertained guests. Vows set for 3:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Columbus.

Beverly Mikels William G. Eckles Nancy Rugh Miss Mikel Sumner Avenue Miss Rugh Bridge

Burdette Silver Anniversary Honored at Home

Guests numbering about 100 joined Mr and Mrs William Burdette at 744 Lathrop Street to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple wed June 9 1925 at the Third U V church with Dr S B Copeland officiating. They are parents of a daughter Mrs Thomas L Allen. A pastel decor theme and a four tier cake framed by silver candelabra highlighted the evening.

William Howard Burdette Lathrop Street VU. P S. B. Copeland Thomas L. Allen Lloyd Gill H. D. Duncan

Group of Friends at Morrow Home in Wampum

Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Morrow of Wampum entertained at their home Wednesday evening a group of friends who had attended the National Gymania Gamu in Salt Lake City last September. Moving pictures of the group, taken by Richard Nelson of Aliquippa, were shown. Singing was the main diversion. Special guests were Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Jones Mrs. D. O. Davies and Carl Turner. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Rachel Long Mrs. Carl Turner and Miss Florrie Davies. Tables were decorated with spring flowers.

Charles T. Morrow Wampum National Gymania Gamu Salt Lake City Utah Richard Nelson Aliquippa T. J. Jones D. O. Davies Carl Turner

Booher Ferree Engagement News

Mr and Mrs Herman Booher of Wampum announce the engagement of their daughter Wilma to Robert Ferree son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ferree of Ellwood City RD 1 A late summer wedding is planned by the couple.

Herman Booher D. 1 Wampum Wilma Robert Ferree Arthur Ferree R.D. 1 Ellwood City

Klee-McQuiston Church Nuptials

Nancy Lou Klee and Edwin Merritt McQuiston wed in Highland U P church in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a floor length gown with Chantilly lace and a silk illusion veil, with yellow and pink rose bouquets, while attendants wore frosted organdy gowns. Guests, a 200-strong reception, and future residence on Maitland Lane followed.

Nancy Lou Klee William Louis Klee Boyles Avenue Edwin Merritt McQuiston William Merritt McQuiston East Moody Avenue Highland U. P Jennings B. Reid Jean Kelly Patricia Kunkle Homer City Margaret Kramer Coraopolis School of Nursing Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh Miss Kelly Miss Kunkle Miss Kramer Robert McQuiston Bernard Cowden Glenn McQuiston Charles Cooley William Klee, Jr Jay L. Reed Marston Whieldon Maitland Lane New Castle High School Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Jameson Memorial Hospital Klee Beechwood Acres Kay Reidy Marilyn Calvin Ann Cooper New Castle Country Club

Beta Sigma Phi Enjoyable Picnic in Cascade Park

Beta Sigma Phi members held a noon picnic in Cascade park grove on Wednesday. Contests provided amusement with prizes won by David Parker Eugene Ferrari Beverly Thompson Mabel Boyer James Uber Donald Ramsey Judy DeGarmo Peggy Copson Mrs Fred Muller and Mrs James Uber. General chairman was Mrs Howard Frew with co chairwoman Mrs John DeGarmo. Mrs Paul Reed led the games and contests while Mrs Donald Copson handled prizes. The kitchen committee included Mrs Carl Ochenreider Mrs John Panella and Mrs Reginald Parker. Park concessions followed for members and friends.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Cascade Park David Parker Eugene Ferrari Beverly Thompson Mabel Boyer James Uber Donald Ramsey Judy DeGarmo Peggy Copson Fred Muller Howard Frew John DeGarmo Paul Reed Donald Copson Carl Ochenreider John Panella Reginald Parker

Missionary group elects officers at Central Christian

At the Lyndal street home of Mrs. William Dolling the C. C Missionary society of Central Christian church elected officers for the term. President Mrs William Strobel. vice president Mrs Charles Shoaf. secretary Mrs Coy Price. assistant Clara Strobel. treasurer Mrs W J Houston. assistant Mrs Nell Cromie.

William Dolling Lyndal Street C. c Missionary Society of Central Christian Church Coy Price William Strobel Charles Shoaf Clara Strobel W. J. Houston Nell Cromie Charlotte Conley

Miss Mary Doran Shower Honors Bride Elect

Miss Mary Doran bride elect for Saturday June 17 was guest of honor at a shower held Wednesday evening at Miss Mary Ann Gettings home. Mrs Ruth Wheale Rees was associate hostess as guests played games and exchanged gifts displayed under decorative umbrellas. Doran daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Doran of Marshall Avenue will wed John Seigel son of Mr and Mrs John Seigel of Edenburg RD1 in an open church ceremony at St Marys church at 10 a.m.

Neil Hemphill John A. Palko Pearson Street Shirley U. P Walter Nagel Allan Porter Merv Mary Doran Mary Ann Gettings West Grant Street Ruth Wheale Rees Lois Cunningham Peggy Johns Martie Hammond Miss Doran Edward Doran Marshall Avenue John Seigel R.D. 1 Edenburg St. Mary's Church

Mothers Daughters Banquet at Neshannock Church

Men of the Neshannock Presbyterian church hosted a Mothers Daughters Banquet in New Wilmington. Over two hundred attendees enjoyed a ham dinner, corsages, and a program with readings solos and songs. Prizes were given for oldest mother youngest mother and mother with most daughters.

Neshannock Presbyterian Church New Wilmington Mothers Daughters Russell Byler Marian Mercer Betty White Ann Buckwalter Frank Sewall Madeline Fordney Betty Maughan God Garden of Tommorrow Mary Osborne Mrs. Byler Bonnie Lou Beresford Red Riding Hood Carol Maughan Ruth Sewell Catherine Maughan Agnes Smith Anna Doak Cora Attle John Francis Richard Dicks James Smith Harry Maughan R. F. Williams

VFW Auxiliary Plans Flag Program and Encampment Delegates

The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 315 met in post rooms with President Billa Rishel presiding. Four delegates were chosen to attend the state encampment in Harrisburg July 13 to 15. A Flag Day program featured readings by Ethel Bell and Rishel, with Capitola directing, and plans to aid Neshannock Post 315 on two upcoming projects.

V. F. W. 315 Billa Rishel Harrisburg Virginia Capitola Ethel Bell Capitola Neshannock Post 315 Margaret Henry Rebecca Strong Chicago

Castle Hills Ladies Day golf rounds and awards

Castle Hills ladies enjoyed a Thursday round at the clubhouse with hostesses Alda Keely Doris Finke and Martha Reneker. Prizes awarded included longest drives Jean Wilson Fanny Lauten slager and lowest handicap Pauline Reese. birdie two by Vivian Cunningham on No 7. Next week co hosts are Peg Hunt and Fanny Lauten slager.

Alda Keely Doris Finke Martha Reneker Castle Hills Jean Wilson Fanny Lautenslager Pauline Reese Betty Schwartz Hazel Ward Vivian Cunningham Peg Hunt

Williams Scaranti Wedding at St Marys Church

Miss Barbara Jean Williams and Albert Scarnati exchanged vows on June 19 at St Marys Church in a white colonial gown. The ceremony featured Rev Fr Francis McCarter and a large reception at the arena with 600 guests before the couple left for a New Orleans trip. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Williams. the groom is the son of the late Mrs Catherine Scarnati. They will reside at 409 Shadyside Avenue after the trip.

St. Mary's Church Barbara Jean Williams Charles T. Williams West Washington Street Albert M. Scaranti Catherine Scaranti Shadyside Avenue Francis McCarter Tilde Hortense Scarnati Ann Conti Sue Passerello Blanche DiCola Mary McCann Youngstown Maid of Honor Barbara Remesnik James Must Rocky Liberto Joe Caimano Bob Williams James Scarnati Gus Fornataro St. Mary's John Marshall New Castle New Orleans Mrs. Scarnati

Fathers and Sons Banquet At Calvary Gospel Tabernacle

About 75 people attended the annual Fathers and Sons banquet at Calvary Gospel Tabernacle in Harlansburg last night. Rev. Howard B. Sartell spoke on the church’s manpower as its backbone while “Uncle” Bob Pollock delivered the principal address and urged respect for law.

Fathers and Sons Calvary Gospel Tabernacle Howard B. Sartell Harlansburg L. B Round Bob Pollock A. H. Robb Don Bailey Louis Hunter Edward Berger Rev. Sartell The Tabernacle

Betty Orris to Wed John Woods Jr in Creighton

Engagement announced for Betty Orris of Creighton to John Woods Jr son of Dr and Mrs John Woods of New Castle Both graduates of Allegheny College Betty employed as chemist at Hall Laboratories Pittsburgh while Woods studies medicine at University of Pittsburgh Delta Tau Delta and Nu Sigma Nu fraternities planned wedding dates not set Dorcas Bible Class holds annual tureen dinner at Epworth Methodist Church with table roses and peonies hosted by Mrs Frank Sheffler Mrs Lewis Reed and others

Harry E. Orris Bellview Street Creighton Betty John W Woods Jr John O. Woods East Moody Avenue New Castle Miss Orris Allegheny College Meadville Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Hall Laboratories Pittsburgh Woods Delta Tau Delta School of Medicine University of Pittsburgh Nu Sigma Nu Dorcas Bible Class Epworth Methodist Church Frank Sheffler Lewis Reed Thomas Keane Robert Rodgers O. H. Chain

New Castle Flag Tournament Draws Large Crowd

Flags fluttered on the 9th and 18th holes at New Castle Country Club during a Flag Day event brisk with sun and competition. Miss Clara Hartsuff played to par plus handicap, Mrs. Roy Preston took position on the 18th, while Mrs. Edward Miller led the nine-hole drive to finish on the 10th. Mrs. Grover Washabaugh followed closely. Scoth foursomes planned for tonight pair husbands and wives for a 9-hole match drawn by hats, inviting a big Friday turnout.

New Castle Country Club Clara Hartsuff Roy Preston Edward Miller Grover Washabaugh

Mothers Class Holds Monthly Meeting at YWCA

Maitland church Mothers class met at the YWCA for its regular monthly business and social evening under president Mrs George Smith. A picnic with husbands as guests was planned for Thursday July 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mackenzie Wilming ton road with Mrs Smith Mrs Huston and Mrs Tate in charge. Mrs Huston gave a reading and hostesses were Mrs Hoyland and Mrs George.

Maitland Church YWCA George Smith Joseph Mackenzie Wilmington Road Committee George Huston I. W. Tate E. E. Hoyland I. E. George

H. T. P. Club Meets at Mrs. Owens Home

Mrs. George Owens hosted the H. T. P. club on Thursday evening. Guests played for five hundred with prizes won by Mrs. E. L. Giering, Mrs. Earl White, and Mrs. A. R. Gallagher. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Dorothy Eppinger. The next gathering is set for June 30 at Mrs. L. J. Tindall’s home on Youngstown road.

E. L. V. Club Elks Home Sam C. Davis W. L. Ringer Joseph Reiber George Owens Main Street H. T. P. Club E. L. Giering Earl White A. R. Gallagher Dorothy Eppinger L. J. Tindall Youngstown Road

Christian choir plans summer picnic at Gardner

Central Christian church choir met in the parish hall on June 15 with president Frank L. Norris leading business. Plans were set for summer activities including a July 20 picnic at Mrs. Philip Moore in Gardner. Choir rehearsals followed, hosted by Dave Lewis and Frank Norris with refreshments served.

Central Christian Church Choir Frank L. Norris Philip Moore Gardner Dave Lewis Frank Norris

DuBois Couple Wed in St. Joseph’s Church

Miss Delores Amilkavich daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Amilkavich of Long Avenue DuBois and Ira Landis son of Mrs Mary Landis and the late Ira Landis of Main Street DuBois were married at St Joseph's church DuBois June 4 with Rev Fr M M Urbanas officiating Grandparents Lula Joseph and the late Nathan Joseph noted Wylie of New Castle sang as soloist.

Delores Amilkavich Charles Amilkavich Long Avenue DuBois Ira Landis Mary Landis Main Street St. Joseph's Church M. M. Urbanas Landis Lula Joseph Nathan Joseph Winter Avenue New Castle Howard McCrory Wylie

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Shirley Hemphill William Burdettes Morrow Home Booher-Ferree Adrian Mill St Donati West Bend Borg Cambridge Royal Haeger Pottery Roseville and Hull Pottery Anderson’s Store Washington ST Dufford’s Furniture Beta Sigma Phi Missionary Group GiaMounds Watchos East Washington St V.F.W. Auxiliary Q-Jeans Club Charles Biasucci East Long Avenue Rudy Eagan Leonard Trace Tony Latore Mercer Street Betty Orris John Woods JR Niblicks von Bora Society Catherine von Bora Christian Choir Lou’s Lou Inter Ton ST Fashion Guild of America Paramount Theatre Beautiful Conneaut Lake Park Wiican Davis Shoe CO
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