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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1911

Page

5

Helena Picnic Marks Annual Presbyterian Auxiliary Event

The Helena auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church held its annual picnic at the park with a 6:30 p.m. elaborate grove dinner for about 60 guests. A short business meeting planned fall activities including a banquet and experience meeting at Mrs. Benjamin Beisel’s home the last Sunday of September. Members will each earn a dollar this summer to share at that time. Committee members included Mrs. G. Miller, Mrs. J. W. Mitchell, Mrs. David Moore, Mrs. BE. D. Moore, Mrs. H. A. Moore, Mrs. J. G. Nothdurft, Mrs. John Oursler, Miss Clara Phipps, Miss Lulu Richardson, Mrs. J. C. Raney, Mrs. S. G. Saklem and Mrs. W. H. Shipler.

Ense Able Helena First Presbyterian Church the Park Benjamin Beisel Wallace Avenue Grove

Dinner Honors New Castle Portland Cement Heads

Mr and Mrs W H Kleckner of Butler Avenue entertained department heads of the New Castle Portland Cement company at dinner Friday evening. Mr Kleckner is superintendent. The 6 o'clock meal served an elaborate menu. Covers were for 20 guests with national colors in decor and an evening of music and cards followed.

W. H. Kleckner Butler Avenue Florence Marguerite New Castle Portland Cement Company Mr. Kleckner

Marriage of Miss Margaret Chill and James Cheval

The couple plan nuptials with details unspecified. The Oratorio society schedules a picnic at Robinson's grove. New Castle chapter No 105 meets in the K of P in Star. The RMEG will have a Harbor picnic supper. Miss Emma Davidson of the Sharon line hosts the Rebekah chapter.

Margaret Chill James Cheval Oratorio Society Robinson’s Grove New Castle Order East In Star K. of P Harbor Emma Davidson Sharon Line Rebekah

Mrs Lowers and Mrs Cartwright Host Breakfast for Bride Elect

Mrs S W Lowers and Mrs Pearl Cartwright served as joint hostesses at Cascade Park for a breakfast and luncheon honoring Miss Mabel Price a bride elect of the month. Ten guests attended and Kensington work engaged the morning after breakfast before a luncheon at noon.

J. B. G. club girls head to Herbold cottage for month

Chaperoned by Mrs. J. C. Brown the J. B. G. club girls travel to the Herbold cottage at stop 82 A on the Sharon line for a month of outdoor pleasures. The party includes Misses Mary Cochran Flossie Chard Ruth Weitz Mary Warnock Charlotte Brown Ethel Johnson and Ruth Leiby.

J. C. Brown J. B. G. Club Herbold Cottage Stop 82-A Sharon Line Mary Cochran Flossie Chard Ruth Weitz Mary Warnock Charlotte Brown Ethel Johnson Ruth Leiby

Lodge Arranges Smoker for Knights of Pythias

The Western Star reports Knights of Pythias lodge No. 160 will host an informal smoker at the lodge hall in the city building next Thursday evening.

Lodge Western Star Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 160

1904 Class Holds Seventh Reunion in Ellwood City

The 1904 New Castle High School class held its seventh reunion at Hotel Lawrence Ellwood City. Officers elected: President Edwin K Logan Secretary Jennie Peterson Treasurer Jeannette Shaner. Plans set for permanent organization dues one dollar yearly and future reunions in 1912 with a committee to promote alumni events.

New Castle High School Hotel Lawrence Ellwood City Edwin K. Logan Jennie Peterson Jeannette Shaner Bessie Gailey Helen Westlake Pearl McCoy Felicia Hamilton Hazel Wilson Warren, O Cleveland Henry Don Lusk Leslie Wilson Harry K. Bell Edna Bradford Hopkins Woodlawn Lillian Butt Frances Foulke Harriet Jordan Hazel Sutton Helen Martin Edna Rowland Graham Olive Bowman Harbison Pittsburg Alma Broadhead Samuel Clark Charles T. Greer Edenburg David Harris Olive Johnston Stevenson Sara Sankey Margaret Wilson Mary van Divert Clarence Baer Seattle Wash A. Oram Fulton Newtonville Mass Elizabeth Jameson Fern Kirker Howard McMillen Charles W. Smith Washington, D. C Laurel Whaley Raymond Se

Three-Sided Debate Highlights O and U Girls Meeting

About 20 members gathered at Miss Annabelle Stewart’s home in Boyles avenue for a Friday evening session. A three sided debate on Korea’s benefits focused on educational and medical advantages with the education side led by Pearl Dufford and Lena Stewart and the religious side by Isabelle Horner and Annabelle Stewart, which won. Judges included Esther Grimes Lillian Donaldson and Bertha Keelan. Delegates Isabella Horner and Pearl Dufford reported on the convention. Music by Mabel McCandless and Jessie Smith. Hostess aided by Rose Stewart and Alice Sterling served a choice lunch. Next meeting will be a picnic the first Friday of July.

Annabelle Stewart Boyles Avenue Korea Pearl Dufford Lena Stewart Isabelle Horner Esther Grimes Lillian Donaldson Bertha Keelan Isabella Horner Mabel McCandless Jessie Smith Rose Alice Sterling

Dinner Honors Hoyt Marriage at Country Club

Walter D. Clark hosted a Friday dinner at the Country club in honor of Mr. and Mrs. A. OC. Hoyt. Red and pink roses adorned tables for 16 guests, all local residents except Mrs. N. B. Neiderlander of St. Louis, Missouri. The evening was pleasantly informal.

A. OC. Hoyt Walter D. Clark Country Club N. B. Neiderlander St. Louis

Picnic committee plans July park picnic for Guild group

At the American Women's Guild picnic committee meeting held at Mrs. C. N. Lockhart's home plans were set for the annual picnic at the park during the week of July 9. Members must contact Mrs. Albert Wilson at 915 East Morton Street by June 23. Also noted is an auto trip to Cambridge Springs by Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Hoyt and companions.

American Women’s Guild C. N. Lockhart Albert Wilson East Morton Street Cambridge Springs A. S. Hoyt Lincoln Avenue N. B. Neiderlander St. Louis L. S. Hoyt North Jefferson Street

Luncheon Hosted by Mrs. T. A. Kimes at New Castle Club

Mrs. T. A. Kimes of North Jefferson street presided at a neatly appointed luncheon at the New Castle club at 1 o clock today. Covers were laid for eight guests.

T. A. Kimes North Jefferson Street New Castle Club

Garden Party and Supper by Trinity Church Ladies

Garden Party and Supper hosted by the ladies of Trinity church on Saturday evening June 17 from 5 to 7 thirty at the lawn of Rev Dr Perry across from the church. In case of rain canee will be served at the church.

Trinity Church Dr. Perry

Former Resident Weds Here Today

This afternoon at 2 o'clock in Bartram avenue the marriage of Eva Beck of Steubenville, formerly of this city, and Blaine Graham of Steubenville was quietly solemnized by Rev. H. G. Weaver of the Epworth Methodist church. The couple left for Cleveland and Niagara Falls later and will reside in Steubenville. Dean Hamilton of Pittsburg attended as out of town guest.

T. P. Hamilton Bartram Avenue Eva Beck Steubenville Blaine Graham H. G. Weaver Epworth Methodist Church Graham Cleveland Niagara Falls Dean Hamilton Pittsburg

Highland Book Club Plans Summer Outings

The Highland Book Club concluded its regular meetings with Friday’s gathering at Mrs. Ralph M. Campbell’s Grant Street home. Members planned a park breakfast in two weeks and an upcoming automobile trip, with officers elected: President Mrs. Charles Montgomery, Vice President Mrs. W. H. Shiper, Secretary Mrs. Clarence Fischer, Treasurer Mrs. Herb D. McGoun.

Highland Book Club Ralph M. Campbell Grant Street Park Charles Montgomery W. H. Shiper Clarence Fischer Herb D. McGoun

Pretty pre nuptial courtesy for Miss Pearl White

A Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Norman Smith’s Long avenue home featured sewing, music, and social talk for 12 members of the Evening club. Miss Dora Keagy sang, Miss Mary Criss of Woodlawn played piano, and a dinner with pink roses marked the event. Out of town guests included Mrs. J. C. Douthitt of Pulaski, Miss Blanche Martin of Edenburg, and Miss Mary Criss.

Pearl White Norman Smith Long Avenue Dora Keagy Mary Criss Woodlawn Evening Club Keagy Dora Bert McKibben J. C. Douthitt Pulaski Blanche Martin Edenburg

Daughters of the King Hold Friday Sewing Teas

Mrs Craig Steen and Miss Ella Long hosted 20 King’s Daughters members at the First Methodist church circle on North street for a Friday afternoon sewing event with light refreshments. A second tea by Mrs D N Keast and Mrs Charles Young drew 20 members at Wallace avenue, continuing the same activity.

Craig Steen Ella Long King’s Daughters First Methodist Church North Street D. N. Keast Charles Young Wallace Avenue

China shower honors Miss Jennie Owens at Hill home

A china shower for Miss Jennie Owens accompanied a D W T club meeting at Miss Hilda Hill's home Friday evening. Guests spent the evening sewing, refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother, and Owens received many beautiful gifts.

Jennie Owens D. W. T. Club Hilda Hill

R F O M Bible Class Holds Cascade Park Picnic

Twenty two members of the R F O M Bible class enjoyed a Thursday picnic at Cascade park grove with lunch and Bible study. Special guests were Miss Annetta McKee and Miss Sara Dana Falls. The club plans meetings through July.

Marriage banns announced for Nellie Fallen and Walter Barnhart

Bans will be announced at St Marys church on Sunday for the first time for the marriage of Miss Nellie Beatrice Fallen daughter of Mr and Mrs Joan Fallen of Pennsylvania arena and Mr Walter Barnhart of Stoneboro with the ceremony planned for early July.

St. Mary's Church Nellie Beatrice Fallen Joan Fallen Pennsylvania Arena Walter Barnhart Stoneboro

Mrs H V Douglas Hosts Informal Harbor Gathering

As a compliment to her aunt Elizabeth Taylor of Leechburg Mrs H V Douglas of the Harbor entertained a few neighbors and friends from this city Friday evening. The entertainment was informal and at a previously stated location.

Elizabeth Taylor Leechburg H. V. Douglas the Harbor

Birthday Surprise for Pearl Rice by Williard Council

Williard Council No 46 Daughters of America surprised Pearl Rice on her 24th birthday at West Grant Street Friday evening. Guests included Nora James Mae Roberts Estella Hopwood Emma Christy Mary Christy Pearl Rice Madeline Rice Helen Stock Marie Rice Eunice Caldwell and many others plus Della Hoover who spoke and presented a back comb. A lunch followed.

Pearl Rice West Grant Street Williard Council No. 46 Daughters of America Della Hoover Nora James Mae Roberts Estella Hopwood Emma _ Christy Mary Christy Pearl Madeline Rice Helen Stock Marie Edmonson Emma Graham Ella Cromwell Oro Caldwell Evans Anderson Viola Evans Laura Rice Phoebe Rick

Living picture entertainment by First Presbyterian Church youths

Under the Christian Endeavor society, the First Presbyterian church hosted a successful living picture entertainment in the Sunday school room on Friday evening. About 30 young people attended and participated, with music provided by Miss Caroline Rearie, Miss Jessie Mockel, Fred Smith, John Holland, and Mr. Sarver.

Christian Endeavor Society The First Presbyterian Church Caroline Rearie Jessie Mockel Fred Smith John Holland Mr. Sarver

Local Residents Visit Greenville for Weekend With Rev Norris White

Miss Sara Dana Falls of North Mill street Mrs A B White and daughter Miss Mary White of North street traveled to Greenville to stay with Rev Norris White over Sunday Miss Falls will be soloist in a cantata to be performed Sunday at the Methodist church where Rev White serves as pastor.

Sara Dana Falls North Mill Street A. B. White Mary White North Street Greenville Norris White Miss Falls Rev. White

Youngstown Visit Ties Local Women to Summer Abroad

Miss Carrie L. Jeffery of Barbour place, Miss Lucille VanGorder, Miss Annabelle Stewart of Boyles avenue, and Miss Pearl Atkinson of State street are guests of Miss Sara Lewis in Youngstown today. They were part of a party that traveled abroad last summer.

Carrie L. Jeffery Barbour Place Lucille VanGorder Annabelle Stewart Boyles Avenue Pearl Atkinson State Street Sara Lewis Youngstown

Miss Pauline Jones Heads for Tacoma Summer Visit

Miss Pauline Jones of Mill Street returns from a 10 day visit in New York and will depart Monday evening for Tacoma Washington to spend the summer with her aunt.

Pauline Jones Mill Street New York Tacoma Wash

Conspiracy Charges Filed Against City Architects

District Attorney Valentine files a bill of particulars accusing Frederick McCormick Harry L French and contractor Frank Carlucci of conspiring in 1908 1909 to cheat Lancaster County by delivering defective work eliminating material charging for unperformed tasks and double billing on the new two million dollar Lackawanna County courthouse project in Wilkes Barre preparations for trial next week before Judge Boughton.

Wilkes-Barre Valentine Frederick McCormick Harry L. French Frank Carlucci Scranton Boughton McKean County

Personal mentions from the local social pages

Local society notes list visits and returns. Agnes Farrell visits Helen Veach in Fairmount Avenue. Hazel Webster expected home from Pittsburg after a week with friends. W J Huber returns from Buffalo on business. D C Williams and Lolita Williams of Youngstown conclude a visit with Dr F F Urey in the Seventh ward. C R A Mallory and son Jack return from Greenville. Rev Thomas Cummings, a returned missionary, spends Friday with F A Hov er family in Croton Avenue. Jennie McFate arrives from Everett Washington to summer with her father Joseph McFate at Point Place.

Agnes Farrell West Middlesex Helen Veach Fairmount Avenue Hazel Webster Pine Street Pittsburg W. J. Huber Neshannock Avenue Buffalo N. Y D. C. Williams Lolita Youngstown F. F. Urey Seventh Ward C. R. A. Mallory Jack Edgewood Avenue Greenville Mr. Mallory Thomas Cummings New Wilmington F. A. Hover Croton Avenue Jennie McFate Everett Wash City Joseph McFate Point Place

Marriage Licenses Registered in Several Cities

A list of marriage licenses shows John McClellan Jr and Floy McArthur in Philadelphia, Blaine Graham and Eva W Beck in Steubenville, and Mike Mack and Mary Defonso in New Castle.

John McClellan Jr Philadelphia Floy McArthur Blaine Graham Steubenville Eva W. Beck Mike Mack New Castle Mary Defonso

Dana's Institute of War ren Vacates Historic Building

Dana's musical institute of War ren in Ohio, a landmark of the Western Reserve, is being vacated as a new building will be erected on the site.

Dana’s Musical Institute Warren, O Western Reserve

City council backs ban on public roller towels

Chicago officials move to prohibit the public roller towel citing germs and disease risk. The health committee reports unanimous support for the ordinance and recommends its passage.

United Press Chicago Council Committee On Health Council

Sons of Veterans Encampment in McKeesport June 1911

The 21st annual Pennsylvania division encampment of the Sons of Veterans, U S A, will run June 17 to 24 at Olympia park McKeesport. Daily concerts by Prof Wagner’s Fourth Regiment band and a military hop are planned. President Taft and Governor Tener are to attend June 22. Companies A Greensburg and F Irwin join the Fourth Regiment. baggage moves by wagon Thursday morning.

Pennsylvania Sons of Veterans Olympia Park McKeesport Wagner Fourth Regiment Taft Governor Tener Greensburg Irwin

John Cross of Pittsburg Street Dies in Son’s Illness

John Cross of Pittsburg Street was called home from Pittsburg last night by the serious illness of his son John Cross Jr. aged a little over two years.

John Cross Pittsburg Street Pittsburg John Cross, Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Breakfast Metzler McGregor Bunny Glory NEW Castle Stationery CO N. Mercer St G. B. Zahniser Clendenin Bell Club Kensington R. F. O. M. Picnic HER Bros.co Washington ST Living Pictures Brown & Hamilton CO MO. C. Dwyer Jeweler and Opticiar St. Cloud H. & H. Pneumatic Bell Phone D. S. Williams
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