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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

3

Attending Wedding in Youngstown

Mr and Mrs J V Stewart and family from North Street join relatives Mrs L V Jenkins and daughter Elizabeth and Campbell Carvey with Miss Margaret Hewitt of Pittsburgh in Youngstown for the wedding of Donald Stewart and Helen Holland at St John s Episcopal Church at 1 50 pm The couple will reside in Youngstown where Mr Stewart is employed after their trip

J. V. Stewart Eleanor William North Street L. V. Jenkins Elizabeth Campbell Carvey Margaret Hewitt Pittsburg Youngstown Donald Stewart Helen Holland St. John's Episcopal Church Stewart

Pretty Dinner for Graduating Class

Mrs George E Treadwell of Wallace avenue hosted a Friday dinner for the First Methodist Sunday school graduates. Summer flowers decorated the rooms and the Misses Geraldine Bauman Cleo Brown Olive Clemens Helen Flaugher Eva Hamilton Marian Marsden Marie McNally Mary Moseley Elizabeth Martin Jean Rummel Ruth Ella Smith Corrine Streib Esther Quest and Alfreda Young were named guests. An impromptu program of piano and victrola numbers followed, with Mrs James T Ray assisting.

George E. Treadwell Wallace Avenue Methodist Geraldine Bauman Cleo Brown Olive Clemens Helen Flaugher Eva Hamilton Marian Marsden Marie McNally Mary Moseley Elizabeth Martin Jean Rummel Ruth Ella Smith Corrine Streib Esther Quest Alfreda Young Treadwell James T. Ray

Mrs Boyles Honored Before Leaving for Colorado

In honor of Mrs P Boyles who leaves Monday for Colorado, Mrs Harry Baldwin hosted a tea Thursday. Blue and white decorations and refreshments greeted guests. Mrs Boyles received a handsome traveling bag. Guests included Mrs Joseph Baldwin Mrs Edna Ackworth Mrs Fred Baldwin Mrs Wm Mececlain Mrs Harry Cook Mrs Max Wiles Mrs Thomas Kennedy Mrs Lida Hanna Mrs Alex MecConah Miss Edith MecConahy Miss Dora Aiken and Miss Frances McClaren of Beaver with Mrs Harry Cook of Pittsburg.

P. Boyles Colorado Harry Baldwin Boyles Joseph Baldwin Edna Ackworth Fred Baldwin Wm. Mece- Clain Harry Cook Max Wiles Thomas Kennedy Lida Hanna Alex. MecCo

Freight Department Employees Serenade Newlyweds at Cumberland Avenue

An industrial group from the Pennsylvania Railroad marched in a body to the home of Mr and Mrs T Broadbent on Cumberland Avenue to serenade the recent bride and groom Friday evening. Red lamp illumination guided the march to the veranda where an informal reception was held with W P Sankey as master of ceremonies. The attendees were treated before dispersing.

Pennsylvania Railroad

Birthday gathering for Mrs Thomas McGrath at home

Friends and relatives gathered Friday at Mrs Thomas McGrath’s home on Neshannock Avenue to celebrate her sixty fifth birthday. A noon dinner for twenty was served with out of town guests including Mrs T M Stott and son Thomas of Portland Oregon Mrs George Brenner and son Donald Miss Clara Midding and Mrs Harry Biglow of Youngstown. A niece gave a cake with sixty five candles and pink and white colors were used.

Thomas McGrath Neshannock Avenue T. M. Stott Thomas Portland Ore George Brenner Donald Clara Midding Harry Biglow Youngstown

U S Club Holds Picnic for Second Wedding Anniversary

Members of the U. S. club enjoyed a park picnic Friday evening marking Mrs. Schuyler Piiler’s second wedding anniversary. A delicious supper was served and the group spent the remaining hours informally. Next Friday morning the club will breakfast at the park.

U. S

Two Affairs in McClurg Home

The home of Mrs. W. F. McClurg hosted two Friday gatherings on Fourth Street. The Mahoning Book club met in the afternoon for book exchanges and visiting, with refreshments prepared by her sisters Miss Kila Hamilton and Mrs. Frank Hamilton. The Girls' Kensington event followed in the evening, featuring needlework and refreshments, with guests Miss Leona Grassell and Mrs. Robert Barnes.

W. F. McClurg Fourth Street Mahoning Book Club Kensington Kila Hamilton Frank Hamilton Leona Grassell Wilkinsburg Robert Barnes Harry Elder Helen Maxwell Miss Hamilton Mrs. Hamilton

Myers family seventh annual reunion at Cascade park

The seventh Myers family reunion was held at Cascade park on Thursday with about 80 attendees from Butler county and cities including Youngstown Franklin Iowa and Princeton. Officers were elected after a bounteous grove dinner: Will Myers president Ellsworth Myers vice president Orie Myers treasurer Katheryn Thompson secretary. Speakers included Rev Harry Myers Abe Shaner and Mr Fleming. They plan to meet again on the third Thursday in June 1917 at Cascade park.

Myers Cascade Park Butler County Youngstown Franklin Iowa Princeton Grove Will Myers Prospect Ellsworth Myers Orie Myers Portersville Katheryn Thompson Butler Harry Myers Abe Shaner Mr. Fleming

Kensington Club Officers Host Surprise Reception

The O. D. Kensington met in Or angeman hall Friday afternoon with full attendance for a reception honoring president Mrs. Amanda Johnson. She received a gold past officers jewel a brass umbrella stand and a cut glass vase of American Beauty roses. A 5 o’clock dinner featured orange lilies and peonies. Favors went to Miss Vera Rigby Mrs. Lily Ward and Miss Ethel Crossman with aides Miss Mary Pews Mrs. Margaret Dout and Mrs. Laura Rigby. The Kensington will reconvene in two weeks at the same place.

O. D. Kensington Orangeman Hall Amanda Johnson Vera Rigby Lily Ward Ethel Crossman Mary Pews Margaret Dout Laura Rigby Kensington

Birthday party honors Mrs. Shaffer at Terrace Avenue home

Friends gathered Friday at noon to celebrate the 58th birthday of Mrs. J. W. Shaffer at her Terrace Avenue home. A del1icious dinner was served under Miss May Wagner’s direction. attendees included her children and their families, plus Abe Roy Margaret and Edward at home, who presented gifts.

J. W. Shaffer Terrace Avenue May Wagner Charles Long Charles Shaffer James Shaffer Elmer Shaffer Abe Roy Margaret Edward

Elizabeth Dennis Hosts Informal Tea for Bride Elizabeth Morgan

Miss Elizabeth Dennis entertained at an informal tea for Miss Elizabeth Morgan this Friday afternoon from 2 to 4. Fourteen guests attended including the Y O A club and Miss Margaret Gagenbach of Greenville. Also present were Miss Sadie Powell and Mrs. Carl Kahrer. pink and white colors and orange blossoms adorned the table.

Elizabeth Morgan Elizabeth Dennis Y. O. A. Club Margaret Gagenbach Greenville Sadie Powell Carl Kahrer

Mrs Chester Morrow Hosts Bible Class Tea

Mrs Morrow of Boyles avenue and her daughter Mrs John White entertained Mrs W W Sniff's Bible class of the First Christian church. Sixteen members attended on Friday afternoon with needlework as the activity. Aides serving refreshments were Mrs Dewberry and Miss Elizabeth White.

Chester Morrow Boyles Avenue John White W. W. Sniff First Christian Church Dewberry Elizabeth White

Picnic closes Current Events circle for season

The 1906 Current Events circle held a Friday park meeting then adjourned until September. A festive board featured roses and 32 place settings with a delicious menu organized by the committee. Attendees included Mrs. Howard Robinson Mrs. W. J. Whitling and Mrs. Charles Book.

Howard Robinson W. J. Whitling Charles Book

F F F Club Plans Picnic At Cascade Park

The F F F club met with Mr and Mrs Ray Milton Friday evening for informal gathering. Pink roses adorned the decorations and lunch was served with help from Mrs Milton's sister Miss Helen Hanna. The next meeting is set for June 28 with a picnic at Cascade Park.

Ray Milton Milton Helen Hanna Cascade Park

Mrs Thomas Hosts Double Six Kensington Gathering

Mrs. John Thomas of Madison Avenue entertained the Double Six Kensington Friday with Mrs. Harry Bowers of Ashtabula as a special guest. Music and fancy work preceded refreshments and plans were made to spend July 6 at Mrs. Bowers home, returning the next day. Ten members attended.

John Thomas Madison Avenue Kensington Harry Bowers Ashtabula Bowers

Grove couple returns from Chicago trip with friends

Mr and Mrs W H Grove of Edison avenue returned from Chicago where they visited Mr and Mrs George W Clutton formerly of this city. They traveled by automobile and were accompanied by Mr and Mrs J J Dean who attended the convention.

W. H. Grove Edison Avenue Chicago George W. Clutton J. J. Dean

Dinner Honors Guests with Roses and Peonies

Mr and Mrs Charles Reynolds hosted a Friday dinner on Mercer road with guests including Mr and Mrs Philip Wagner Mr and Mrs T B Wagner Mr and Mrs James A Chambers Mrs Kate Patton and her son Edward Patton.

Charles Reynolds Mercer Road Philip Wagner T. B. Wagner James A. Chambers Kate Patton Edward Patton

Mrs MacWilliams Host Private Shower for Newlyweds

Mr and Mrs John MacWilliams received a miscellaneous shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs Leyshon on Reynolds street. Twenty five guests attended and presented many beautiful gifts to the couple.

John MacWilliams John Leyshon Reynolds Street

Miss May Davis Hosts L. O. R. Girls Evening

Miss May Davis of Sutton Street entertained the L. O. R. girls Friday evening with sewing and music. Refreshments were served and her mother and sisters assisted. Next week Miss Mabel Barber will be hostess.

May Davis Sutton Street Mabel Barber

Ladies Honor Mrs Mc Goun and Mrs Furst With Afternoon Party

Mrs Jessie Mc Goun of Mercer and Mrs J K Furst of Winter Avenue hosted an informal Fancy Work club gathering this afternoon. Guests enjoyed dainty refreshments in a cordial, light mood.

Jessie McGoun Mercer J. K. Furst Winter Avenue

Local clubs host luncheons at private homes

The Book club will have luncheon in the home of Mrs. W. W. Eichbaum. Miss Mary Powell of Jefferson street entertains the 1915 club. Miss Florence McCandless entertains the L. I. G. N. club.

Book Club W. W. Eichbaum Mary Powell Jefferson Street Florence McCandless

Anniversary of Mr and Mrs A Frank Celebrated

Mr and Mrs A Frank of Electric street mark the 25th wedding anniversary with a family observance at their home. Many friends and relatives are expected to join in the celebration on Sunday.

A. Frank Electric Street Frank

Epworth Women’s Bible Class Feted At Oak Street Home

Members of the Epworth Women's Bible class were entertained Friday in the home of Mrs. James McKissick of Oak street. Assisting her were Mrs. Stella Black, Miss Roberts and Miss Michael.

Epworth Women’s Bible Class James McKissick Oak Street Stella Black Miss Roberts Miss Michael

Mrs Shoatf and daughter visit in Youngstown

Mrs William Shoatf and her daughter Mary Ellen of Youngstown are weekend guests of Mrs Fred Shoat on Sycamore street.

William Shoatf Mary Ellen Youngstown Fred Shoat Sycamore Street

Harts mark 40th wedding anniversary at intimate gathering

Mr and Mrs John C Hart of North Mercer street celebrated forty years of marriage by hosting a small group of close friends and relatives on Thursday evening, marking a quiet family milestone.

John C. Hart North Mercer Street

King's Daughters Offer Basket Picnic at Cascade Park

The King's Daughters of the First Methodist Episcopal church host a basket picnic at noon Wednesday in Cascade park for members of their families.

King’s Daughters of The First Methodist Episcopal Church Cascade Park

Dr and Mrs Womer Return From Detroit Medical Meeting

Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Womer and their children of South Mill Street returned home today from an automobile trip to Detroit Michigan where Dr. Womer attended the convention of the American Medical Society.

W.A. Womer South Mill Street Detroit Mich Womer American Medical Society

Mrs Charles Martin and Miss Lillian Daugherty Host Circle

Mrs Charles Martin and Miss Lillian Daugherty of Clayton Street will entertain a circle of friends on Monday at an informal gathering full of conversation refreshments and welcome hospitality for neighbors and acquaintances.

Charles Martin Lillian Daugherty Clayton Street

Mrs Mears Plans Luncheon at W W Co A Next Thursday

Mrs W S Mears of Neshannock Avenue will give a luncheon at the W W Co A next Thursday.

W. S. Mears Neshannock Avenue W. Ww. Co. A

Willing Workers Bible Class Meets at Williams Home

The Croton Avenue M. E. church class met Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. George Williams home with 25 attendees. After business, games and music entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Naomi Williams. next host will be Mrs. Lyle Emery. The G A R ladies plan a 7 pm meeting Sunday at their hall to join the Union Veteran Legion for services at Central Presbyterian Church.

Croton Avenue M. E. Church George Williams Williams Misa Naomi Williams Lyle Emery The Union Veteran Legion Central Presbyterian Church

Cinderella’s bouffant dream aided by Wichtex fabric

The article describes Cinderella finding the bouffant silhouette through Wichtex interlinings and fabric used for flaring skirts and fashionable ensembles. It highlights separate skirts, sport coats, and the vogue of sweaters, with fashion notes on corsets belts and pumps.

Lois Crane Cinderella Paris Wichtex

Bird Walk Time Shift In Local Schedule

Readers are notified that the community nature walk moves from Friday to Thursday evening next week. The change affects participants planning to attend and any scheduled talks or activities tied to the walk.

Rae Muirhead Business Girls Club Entertainment

The Rae Muirhead Business Girls Club invites girls from two five and ten cent stores and the telephone girls who missed last week to join next Tuesday evening. A program runs 7 to 8 in the auditorium with the game room and bowling alley open. At 8 o’clock moving pictures will be shown.

Rae Muirhead

Personal Mentions From City Society Notices

A long list of local residents and visitors. Individuals travel visit return or attend events in cities such as Detroit Pittsburg Akron Cleveland Saginaw and Boston with relatives friends and family noted.

Northside Gleaners Meet at Moody Avenue

The Northside Gleaners of the Second U P church will meet with Mrs Frank Clinefelter of Moody avenue on Monday.

Second U. P. Church Frank Clinefelter Moody Avenue

Women’s Missionary Society Meets at First Presbyterian

The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church met in the church parlors Friday at 2 30. Mrs Ira Leslie of the Second church reported on the biennial assembly in Philadelphia. Mrs James Stewart, president of Hershey chapter, spoke on the Westminster Guild of the biennial assembly. Mrs S M F Nesbitt, secretary of young women’s work of the Shenango presbyterial, discussed her area of work. A vote of thanks closed the program, followed by refreshments served by several ladies.

Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Ira Leslie Second Church Women's Board Philadelphia James Stewart Hershey Westminster Guild S. M. F. Nesbitt Shenango

Y W C A Notes and Nature Study Walk

The Nature Study club of the association directed by Mrs. Margaret Speer Gibson enjoyed a country walk last evening with 11 in the party. The class is listing flower varieties and 11 specimens were found.

Nature Study Club Association Margaret Speer Gibson

Family to Attend Graduation at New England Conservatory

The text notes someone will attend the graduation exercises of the New England Conservatory of Music. His brother Justin Williams is in the graduating class. Mrs M Armstrong and children of Bartram avenue will leave Monday for Cleveland to visit relatives. They will be accompanied by Mrs R N Foltz of Baltimore who will spend a few days here en route home.

Robert Kroesen Tempalena Avenue Carl Sumner Franklin Avenue Long Avenue Margaret Gagenbach Greenville Elizabeth Dennis Thomas Edney Warren, C Elmer R. Patterson Wallace Avenue Wooster University H. G. Dean Detroit Mich Thomas Lynch Atlantic Avenue Pittsburg Mildred Hadley Esther Grim Oil City Frances Maxwell Winter Avenue J. Wm. Frank Electric Street University of Pittsburg Edward C. Stoner Akron William B. Veach Highland Avenue George &. Long East Falls Street Cleveland Tom Williams Bleakley Avenue Boston Mass New England Conservatory of Music Justin Williams M. Armstrong Bartram Avenue R. N. Foltz Baltimore

Campaign Against Scattering Refuse in City Streets

The city will take action against individuals responsible for street refuse from unpacked goods and employees who remove papers from offices to street baskets. Excess paper in waste receptacles has caused scattering and litter along Mill and Washington streets.

Mill Washington Streets

Railway Strike Situation Unchanged

A. B. Garretson president of the Order of Railway Conductors said the heads of the Big Four railway brotherhoods will not submit their eight hour day and overtime demands to arbitration under the Newlands act. He will stand by his oral reply as the conference ends in deadlock.

International News Service New York A. B. Garretson Order of Garretson

Better Than Twenty Letters From Home

If you contemplate taking a vacation or are away from the city for a week or longer, arrange to have The News mailed daily. A month by mail to any U S or Canada costs 25 cents, shorter periods 10 cents per week postpaid. Arrangements must be made at The News office.

United States Canada

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