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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

Page

5

Popular singer to wed physician from St Louis

Mrs. Gomer L. Griffith of Carlisle reel announces the engagement of her daughter Charlotte E. Griffith to Dr. A. Howard Ryan of St Louis Missouri. The wedding date is not set. Miss Griffith a noted young singer has been a soprano soloist at a Pittsburg church and active in local musical circles. Dr Ryan earned his degree at Washington University and has served on the physiology and pharmacology staff at the University of Pittsburgh medical school.

Gomer L. Griffith Carlisle Reel Charlotte E. Griffith A. Howard Ryan St. Louis Miss Griffith Pittsburg Ryan Washington University Ghe Medical University of Pittsburg

Ladies' Association Meeting at First United Presbyterian

The Ladies association will meet in the church parlor on Thursday June 20 at 5 pm with a change in place and hour. At 7 pm a basket dinner will be served in the church dining room in honor of Mrs. H F Given and her family. Members should bring a well filled basket with tableware. coffee will be provided by the association.

Ladies’ Association of First United Presbyterian Church H. F. Given G. G. Kensington Lewis Gordon Neshannock Avenue Florence Whittaker Sheridan Avenue T. H. E. Club van Dette Kensington J. M. Nelson Croton Avenue Mayme Coates Finch Street D. W. T. Club

Alexander Family Heads to Philadelphia for Commencement

Mrs. M. H. Alexander and her son John of Front Street depart Sunday for Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania commencement where John Alexander will receive a medical degree. Mr. Alexander likely takes a resident physician post at Pittsburgh General Hospital, while Mrs. Alexander and daughter plan visits to Atlantic City and New York before returning, with Miss Margaret Alexander joining in Pittsburgh.

M. H. Alexander John Front Street Philadelphia Margaret Alexander Pittsburg University of Pennsylvania John Alexander Alexander Pittsburg General Hospital

Central Laundry Girls Honor Miss Mamie Urben Birthday

The Central Laundry girls spent an enjoyable evening at Miss Mamie Urben's home at 109 O'Brien avenue in honor of her birthday. They presented her with a beautiful umbrella. Guests included Misses Margaret Annie Eppinger Kath y Myrtle Kelly Nellie Ry aa Hopwood Bessie Parks Sta a Cutler, Miss Anna Perry, and Mrs. Lena James. The evening included music singing dancing and refreshments.

Couple honored after Grove City graduation on return

Mr and Mrs Dean Martin returned from Grove City where the former was graduated last Wednesday. Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mrs Martins parents Mr and Mrs J V Macom of Bellevue avenue. The couple received a set of silverware and a dozen sherbet glasses as a gift. The evening featured formalities and dainty refreshments.

Grove City Dean Martin

Law graduate returns to North Jefferson Street home

Joseph S. W. Smith of North Jefferson Street arrived home Sunday from Washington D C for a visit with his parents. Mr Smith has just finished his course in law at Georgetown University.

Joseph S. W. Smith North Jefferson Street Washington, D. C Mr. Smith Georgetown University

Miss May Martin Heads South For Visit

Miss May Martin of Court street departs this evening for a several weeks visit with friends in Norfolk Virginia and Washington D C.

May Martin Court Street Norfolk Washington, D. C

Mrs Nelson Hosts Von Dette Kensington Gathering

Mrs J M Nelson of Croton Avenue entertained the Von Dette Kensington group on a Wednesday evening, hosting neighbors and friends in a social gathering at home.

von Dette Kensington J. M. Nelson Croton Avenue

Weddings and Kermess Interest Society Week Calendar

A bustling week as the Weddings and Kermess Interest Society lists numerous feasts clubs picnics reunions and weddings. Notable events include Miss Gertrude Dowler and Charles Edward Fuelhart marriage at Tidoute and Miss May Porter and George Allen wedding at the bride’s home. Reunions at several parks and high school performances mark the Kermess program with multiple Kensingtons and circle meetings throughout the city.

Gertrude Dowler Charles Edward Fuelhart Tidioute Hershey Delilah Strayer East Washington Street Kensington J. William Filson Sharon Kermess McNulty Connoquenessing Club

Mt Gallitzin Boys Give Baden Academy Show

Local pupils from Mt Gallitzin Academy Baden staged their annual entertainment this afternoon at 2745 o'clock with two local students James McCormick and Kreuger Falls taking part.

Mt. Gallitzin Academy Baden James McCormick Kreuger Falls

Dr and Mrs Robert Gray Miles Return Home After Wedding

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gray Miles, married last week at Warren, Ohio, have returned home and are residing on North Jefferson Street.

Robert Gray Miles Warren, C North Jefferson Street

Bride-Elect Miss May Porter Hosts C. G. Club Night

Complimentary to Miss May Porter, a bride-elect, the C. G. club attends a social gathering this evening in her honor.

May Porter Jessie Wilson Moravia C. G. Club

E T C Club to Meet with Miss Jean Snyder Host

Miss Jean Snyder of Highland Avenue will entertain members of the E T C Club at a forthcoming meeting. Details of the program and guest list are expected to be announced at the event.

Jean Snyder Highland Avenue E. T. C. Bleeze Isa Tamadaw

Kyle Reunion at Flanegin Home

The Henry Kyle family reunion gathered about 35 relatives at the East street home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Flanegin. Officers elected included President W. W. Kyle, Vice President C. P. McCurdy, Honorary President Miss Sadie Kyle, Secretary Treasurer J. W. Flanegin, and Assistant Mrs. H. D. Horner. The next reunion will be at Pulaski in June 1913.

Henry Kyle John W. Flanegin East Street Salem Avalon Pulaski Volant W. W. Kyle C. P. McCurdy Sadie Kyle Vol

Engagement of Mollie Magrid to Louis Ginsburg

At a six o'clock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Jacob Magrid of Cleveland the engagement of their daughter Mollie Magrid to Louis Ginsburg of East Reynolds Street was announced. The couple, marked by heart shaped cards and decorated tables, are identified by Mollie as a musician and Louis as a longtime employee at A Marlin General Store. The wedding date will be announced later.

Jacob Magrid Cleveland Mollie Magrid Louis Ginsburg East Reynolds Street Ginsburg A. Marlin

Picnic and Theatre Party Honoring Miss Lois Roger

Miss Helen Sadler entertained the W. W. T. club with a Friday picnic and park theatre party in honor of Miss Lois Roger, Pittsburg. Attending were Misses Sadie Hawley Phylis Matthews Elsie Curran Blanche Sho Walter Gladys Smith Ruth Reyester Margaret Leidy Hazel Mart Helen Sadler and chaperon Miss Lillian Boyd along with Mr Wm Boyd Robi Boyd Chas Leghty Ed Cullahan Carl Hawkey Harold McElory Clarence Allshouse.

Helen Sadler W. W. T. Club Lois Rogerson Pittsburg Sadie Hawley Phylis Matthews Elsie Curran Blanche Showalter Gladys Smith Ruth Reyester Margaret Leidy Hazel Mart Wm. Boyd Robi. Boyd Chas. Leghty Ed. Cullahan Carl Hawkey Harold McElory Clarence Allshouse Lillian Boyd

Reception Honors Bride and Groom Howard IL Gardner

Mr and Mrs Howard IL Gardner have returned from a Cleveland trip visiting Mr and Mrs William Davis. They are guests of Mrs Gardner’s parents Mr and Mrs Joseph H Harris of Centennial Street. This evening they travel with the Harrises and their daughter Louanna to Plaingrove for a reception at the groom’s parents home.

Howard IL. Gardner Cleveland William Davis

Loughreys Visit Grove City Before Panama Voyage

Mr and Mrs George Loughrey of Gorgona Panama arrive Monday to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs W F Gardner on Wallace Avenue Grove City They plan to sail to New York Wednesday evening and depart Friday for their home in Panama Mrs Loughrey was previously Miss Maude Mainwaring a local schoolteacher.

George Loughrey Gorgona Panama Grove City W. F. Gardner Wallace Avenue New York Loughrey Maude Mainwaring

Garden Party for Children’s Day Nursery Benefit

Tuesday evening June 25 is set for a garden party on Mrs. James Ward Reis’s lawn East Street to raise funds for the Children’s Day Nursery. The annual event is expected to draw a large attendance for the worthy cause.

Children’s Day Nursery James Ward Reis East Street

Park event rescheduled due to nearby picnics

The gathering moved to Friday evening at the park to avoid conflicts with the Kermegis and the Catholic school picnic planned for Thursday, ensuring attendance remains possible for all involved.

Miss Mullain Heads to Wooster Summer School

Miss Grace Mullain of Westford leaves today to attend the University of Wooster summer school, after a few days visiting her sister Mrs. T. S. Allen of Phillips Place.

Grace Mullain Westford T.S. Allen Phillips Place University of Wooster

Ralph McGoun Jr Hosts Neighborhood Birthday Party

The home of Mr and Mrs Ralph C McGoun on Albert street hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering for their son Ralph Jr who entertained a party of neighbors with a merry celebration.

Ralph C. McGoun Albert Street Ralph, Jr

Summer party for 20 young guests at the McGoun home

The event ran from 3 to 5 PM with games and summer flowers plus a Jack Horner pie as the centerpiece. Twenty children drew favors from the pie while a menu was served with help from Miss Rachel Wallace and Mrs. William B. Gormley.

Jack Horner

Two Local Couples Quietly Wed in Beaver Morning

Miss Frances Stokes of West North street and Mr. B C Williams of Shaw street were quietly married in Beaver this morning. They plan a two week wedding trip and will reside at home after July 1. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Stokes and the groom works for the New Castle Grocery Company.

Frances Stokes West North Street B. C. Williams Shaw Street Beaver R. E. Stokes New Castle Grocery Company

Luncheon Planned For Mrs McGoun Before Move

A 1 o'clock luncheon will be held at the Country Club on Wednesday honoring Mrs Ralph C McGoun who will soon relocate to Huntington West Virginia.

Rachel Wallace North Jefferson Street Country Club Ralph C. McGoun Huntington W. Va

Clarence Patterson Returns After Weeklong Travels

Clarence Patterson of Boyles Avenue has returned home after spending a couple of weeks visiting Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York with time away from home now over.

Clarence Patterson Boyles Avenue Philadelphia Atlantic City New York

Mrs H G Deans Circle Hosts Book Club Gathering

Mrs H G Dean of North Jefferson Street will entertain the Circulating Book club Wednesday afternoon at 3 oclock.

H. G. Dean North Jefferson Street Circulating Book Club

Local Social Notes Show Visits Trips and Illness

Personal mentions list residents visiting relatives and traveling from Pittsburg to Avalon Detroit Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Several ill conditions update with William Pascoe in critical condition and J W McCreary ill for weeks. Wedding attendance noted for Florence Clark and Clinton Mc Chesney.

Bible Classes and Prayer Meetings Gather Weekly

Several Bible classes and prayer meetings are listed with locations and times. Readers may attend at Mrs. Vandergrift’s 1012 Croton Avenue, Bob Robinson’s Mahoning Road home, Mrs. Kerr’s South Jefferson Street residence, Court Hill group at Court and Walnut, Mrs. Boston’s Franklin Avenue home, and other hosts including Mulberry Street and West Washington Street locations.

United Workers Bible Margaret Vandergrift Croton Avenue Gibson Union Bible District 48 Bob’’ Robinson Mahoning Road Charles Angus Frances Miller A. R. Kerr South Jefferson Street Bright Court Hill Thompson Court Walnut Streets Chamberlain Boston Franklin Avenue Fear Not Bible Class Will Meet At the Home of Mrs. MccCallan Mulberry Street Laura Young C. S. Rowland West Washington Street D. R. Bollard R. E. Graham

W C T U and L T L Schedule Events in Lincoln Area

The Harper Thurman W C T U meets Friday at Mrs Anna Terry's residence on West Lincoln Avenue. The L T L gathers Thursday at Second Baptist Church on West Falls Street. Frances Willard W C T W observes Flower Day at Almira Home and members should place flowers at Mrs Merle Allen's by Tuesday June 18 before 2 p.m. Central W C T A holds pork party and reception Tuesday 2 to 5 p.m. at Mrs E N Baer’s home on Neshamock Avenue with each member entitled to a treat.

Harper Thurman E.N. Baer Neshannock Avenue

Religious and Fraternal Circles Schedule and Notes

First Christian Church holds Wednesday prayer at 7 30 with topic Our Love to Christ John 14 1 24. Teachers meeting follows with advanced lesson The Coming of Antichrist and Mary Visits Elizabeth. Evangelistic Bible classes end for the summer. Christian Men's Society meets Monday June 17 with program Foreigners at Home Cheerful Giving Western Pennsylvania Work Summary. Women join the program. Woman's Union market Saturday June 22 North Mall street. Sunday School picnic at Cascade park June 25.

Mary Elizabeth Christian Men's Society Leo Thompson T.W. Phillips Pennsylvania A. O. McFadden P. Y. Pendleton Woman's Union North Mall Street Cascade Park

Special meeting of King's Daughters urged for delegates

A special meeting of the King's Daughters of the First Methodist church is called for Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock to urge delegates to the state convention. A picnic committee meeting follows, and Thursday at 7 30 o'clock a prayer meeting will be held at the Almira home.

King’s Daughters The First Methodist Church Almira

Children’s Day Exercises at First Methodist Church

Children’s day exercises were held at the First Methodist church Sunday morning. The program featured the little tots with a prominent part. The auditorium was decorated with peonies and daisies as birds sang in cages from the chandeliers. Committee in charge: Mrs. J. O. Rodgers, Miss Ada Douglass, and Miss Nellie Elliott.

First Methodist Church J. O. Rodgers Ada Douglass Nellie Elliott

Missionary Society Meets at First Methodist Friday

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal church will meet with Mrs. T. W. Hinkson on Haus avenue Friday at 3 o'clock. Mrs. G. W. Moody leads the program with Mrs. A. W. Fielding assisting.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church T. W. Hinkson Haus Avenue G. W. Moody A. W. Fielding

Park avenue hostess to entertain Royal Neighbors

Mrs Charles Herbold of Park Avenue will host a Royal Neighbors social on Thursday evening. The organizing committee includes Mrs J A Perry Mrs Norris Mitchell and Mrs William Rogers.

Charles Herbold Park Avenue J. A. Perry Norris Mitchell William Rogers

Hershey Chapter Picnic At Park Tuesday Evening

The Hershey chapter of the First Presbyterian church will hold a park picnic Tuesday evening. Married members will bring husbands as special guests.

Hershey First Presbyterian Church

First Park Women’s Missionary and Aid Society Meeting

The Women's Missionary society and Ladies' Aid society of the First Park plan a gathering Friday to discuss community outreach and fundraising efforts.

Ladies Aid meeting at Central Presbyterian church

The Ladies' Aid society of the Central Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church parlors.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Central Presbyterian Church

Martha Washington LLL No. 24 Meeting Preview

The Martha Washington L L O L No 24 will hold a meeting in their hall on Tuesday evening.

Martha Washington L. L. O. L

Flying Dutchman H B Bonsid to Return for Talk

Bad weather kept a small crowd from hearing H B Bonsid known as the Flying Dutchman speak at the Y M C A parlors in Indianapolis. The crowd enjoyed it and plans are under way for his return. An enthusiastic meeting is planned tomorrow on the Y M C A baseball league organization with many team managers expected.

S. Bonsid Indianapolis Y. M. C. A. Baseball League

Simple Truth about Clean Washing with Easy Task Soap

The ad states clean washing requires clean soap and natural cleansers like cocoanut oil borax and naphtha guard fabrics. It promotes Easy Task soap as the only product combining these elements and claims it halves wash-day effort and cleans better than before. A ten cent test with money back if unsatisfied.

Billy Sunday Special Train to Beaver Falls Schedule

Billy Sunday special train to Beaver Falls via P L E R R leaves New Castle at 7 p.m. city time Tuesday June 18 returning leaves at 10 p.m. city time.

Billy Beaver Falls New Castle

Dust Cloth doubles as polisher and duster

A new dust absorbing cloth attracts attention for its oil free finish and dual use as a polisher and duster. It gains greater absorbency when washed in hot water with soap. Available in two sizes, 10e and 15e.

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