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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1922

Page

19

Miss Marjorie Duff Weds Johnray Preston

Miss Marjorie Duff and Johnray Preston were married at 11 this morning in the Duff residence on North Mercer street. The ceremony, officiated by Dr. James Albert Patterson, featured a roses and ferns decor, a wedding march by Madeline Nail, and a reception for about 60 guests. The couple will enjoy a ten day motor trip. Mrs Preston is Allegheny College alumna and Mr Preston is affiliated with the H G Preston company.

Marjorie Duff Johnray Preston J. E. Duff North Mercer Streets James Albert Patterson First Presbyterian Church Madeline Nail Bob Preston Paul Moseley Canton Nell Wooley Allegheny College Sara McQuiston Wilkinsburg Leslae McDowell Beaver Falls Bert Pfau Edgar Black Youngstown

Excelsior Glee Club Presents Fine Concert

The newly organized Excelsior Glee Club, mostly high school boys with some older soloists, performed Friday evening at the First Congregational church before a large audience. Miss Anne Williams directed. Highlights included Joseph Panteleon's solo Questa O Quella from Verdi Rigoletto with an encore In the Time of Roses and an old French melody Sweet the Day is Softly Dying sung by a quartet.

Excelsior Glee Club First Congregational Anne Williams Verdi Joseph Panteleon

Reed Family Heads to Oberlin Commencement

Dr and Mrs C A Reed with daughter Elizabeth and Mrs W A Stritmater of Lincoln avenue travel Monday to Oberlin Ohio for Oberlin College commencement. Miss Mary Reed is in the graduating class and the degrees will be conferred Wednesday. Dr and Mrs H A Ellis and son Wilton of North Jefferson street depart Tuesday morning for Oberlin to attend the commencement. Charles A Ellis is in the graduating class.

C. A. Reed Elizabeth W. A. Stritmater Lincoln Avenue Oberlin Oberlin College Mary Reed H. A. Ellis Wilton North Jefferson Street Charles A. Ellis

Eastman records pleasant scenes of outings and joy

The note speaks of recording pretty scenes and enjoyable outings with an Eastman camera, promising memories to revisit in years to come. It emphasizes capturing current pleasant moments for future reflection.

Eastman

Harlansburg Alumni Enjoyable Reunion

Harlansburg high school alumni from 1911 to 1922 except 1917 held a chicken dinner at the Elks club at 8 o’clock Friday. Prof C E Bortz of Greenville, former faculty member, was honored as principal speaker. Attendees included Agnes Burton Mildred McClelland Luella Moorehead Gladys Turner Edna McMurray Mabel Cowan Helen McCracken Dorris Dean June Book Vera Moorehead Mae Book Ralph Jordan Russell McClelland Clare Brown Willard Cameron Alvin Wimer Frank Moorehead Charles McMurray John Turner Norman Wimer Gaylord Jordan Harry Campbell and Clare Book.

Harlansburg High School Elks’ Club C. E. Bortz Greenville Agnes Burton Mildred McClelland Luella Moorehead Gladys Turner Edna McMurray Mabel Cowan Helen McCracken Dorris Dean June Book Vera Moorehead Mae Book Ralph Jordan Russell McClelland Clare Brown Willard Cameron Alvin Wimer Frank Moorehead Charles McMurray John Turner Norman Wimer Gaylord Jordan Harry Campbell Clare Book

Informal Dinner Party At Fountain Inn Honors Two Women

Mrs Paul McGaffie a June bride was guest of honor at an informal dinner by the N E T club at the Fountain Inn. The event also honored Miss Sophia Meckling of Ellwood City who will attend State College. Roses adorned both table ends and placecards named the guests. A theatre party followed the dinner.

Paul MecGaffie Fountain Inn N. E. T. Club Sophia Meckling Ellwood City State College Edna Brown Karl Douglass Hugh Holliday Ray Hall Dave Fisher

Luncheon in Honor of Mrs. Andrew M. Dodds

Mrs. James L. Wogan hosted a 1 o clock luncheon at the Elks club in Butler Avenue as a courtesy to Mrs. Andrew M. Dodds whose marriage was reported last week. Twelve guests sat at bridal-adorned tables with a rose and white color scheme. A messenger delivered a gift package to Mrs. Dodds after the meal and informal diversions followed in the parlor.

James L. Wogan Butler Avenue Elks’ Club Andrew M. Dodds

Sweesy-Forbes clan holds annual reunion in Sweesy grove

About 150 members gathered Thursday June 15 for the Sweesy-Forbes family reunion in the Sweesy grove. A noon dinner preceded the afternoon business meeting and officer election with David Sweesy as president, Mrs. J. T. Ayers as vice president, and Miss Florence Forbes as secretary.

Sweesy-Forbes Sweesy Grove David Sweesy J. T. Ayers Florence Forbes Thelma Mildred Allen Helen Forbes Dorothy Harold Sankey Burdell Sankey

Highland Book Club Meets At Carrie Bleakley Home

Miss Carrie Bleakley hosts Highland Book club members Saturday afternoon June 24 at her Lincoln avenue residence. Attendees plan a quiet gathering with discussion and refreshments in a neighborhood setting.

Carrie Bleakley Lincoln Avenue Highland Book Club

Snap Your Kodak Pictures With H C Warner Finishing

Get sharp prints with expert finishing by H C Warner who devotes full time to Kodak processing. Leave films for finishing Sunday evenings or any other timeday and impress friends with better pictures.

H. C. Warner Kodak

Farewell Party for Laura Jones at Rees Home

Thirty ladies from Emmanuel Baptist Church hosted a farewell for Laura Jones who departs for Arizona to make her home. Music and social chat filled the evening with solos by Jones and others. David Rees presented a traveling bag as a token of esteem, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Rees and aides.

Emmanuel Baptist Church Arthur J. Rees South Mill Street Laura Jones Arizona John Evans R. E. Johns Daniel Williams David Rees Miss Jones Rees W. C. Jenkins William Francis Walter Thomas W. A. John Brython Wales Emrys Thomas

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Anson Taylor

Mrs Anson Taylor was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party at her Beckford Street home Friday evening. Entertainment included music and sewing with several solos by Miss Charlotte Taylor. Refreshments followed. aides included Mrs James Grove Mrs George Hudson and Mrs Hunter Sinclair.

Anson Taylor Beckford Street Charlotte Taylor James Grove George Hudson Hunter Sinclair Charles Foster George Mitchell Lou Tewell Gertrude McDowell Joseph McDonald

L S C Book Club Meets at Mrs Popham Home on Cedar Street

Fifteen members gathered Friday at Mrs John Pophams Cedar street home for book exchange and social time. Red white and blue decorations accompanied candy favors. A June 27 noon park dinner is planned, with September restart at Mrs Ada Robinsons Cedar street.

L.S. C. Book Club John Popham Cedar Street Park Ada Robinson

McKinney McCown Wedding Held in New Galilee Home

Miss Mildred Frances McKinney and Walter Guy McCown were wed in a June ceremony at Rev. Rose's New Galilee home. Attendants Misses Wylda and Pauline McKinney wore pink, bouquets of pink and white roses. The couple will reside in Big Beaver after June 17.

Mildred Frances McKinney Big Beaver Walter Guy McCown Enon Valley Rose New Galilee Wylda Pauline McKinney

K T G Club Afternoon At Mrs Miller's Home

Mrs Nettie Marshall hosted the K T G Club on Friday at Mrs George Millers South street home. Music and games provided entertainment with prizes won by Mrs William Osl er and Mrs Maud Miller. A four o'clock dinner followed, with flowers adorning the table. In two weeks the club will hold a tureen dinner at the park with husbands as special guests.

Nettie Marshall K. T. G. Club George Miller South Street William Osler Maud Miller

Richardses Attend Balentine Reception in Canonsburg

Mrs S A Richards and son Barton E Richards of South Mill Street have gone to Canonsburg to attend a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Balentine. The event honors Mr and Mrs J Walker Balentine, whose marriage occurred here Wednesday June 14. Mrs Balentine was Betty Richards before.

S. A. Richards Barton E. Richards South Mill Street Canonsburg Joseph Balentine J. Walker Balentine

Miss Hannah Richards Hosts M A M Girls Party at Waldo Street

Miss Hannah Richards entertained the M A M Girls at an informal Friday evening gathering at her Waldo street home. Music and sewing provided the main entertainment while bouquets of roses decorated the room. Lunch was served by the hostess with help from her sister May.

Hannah Richards Waldo Street May

Dr. Sankey to attend Chicago homeopathy meeting

Dr. B. E. Sankey of North Jefferson Street will depart Sunday evening for Chicago to attend the American Institute of Homeopathy meeting. He will be away for one week.

B. E. Sankey North Jefferson Street Chicago American Institute of Homeopathy

Penn Theater Offers Gain A Day Washer Draw

The Penn Theater announces a "Gain A Day" electric washer giveaway for each admission from Monday June 19 to July 5. No tricks or red tape just buy a ticket for a chance. every admission counts, with more visits equal more chances. Children eligible as adults, and prizes depend on a lucky number.

Penn Theatre

Dinner honors South Side High graduate J Howard

Mooney and Kath Smith and Kate Murphy visited Youngstown for a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs William Hynes on Chalmers avenue. The event honored their son J Howard, a member of the graduating class of South Side High school, after which they attended the commencement exercises.

Mooney Kath Smith Kate Murphy Ellwood City Youngstown William Hynes Chalmers Avenue J. Howard South Side High School

Mr and Mrs Everett Taylor Honored At Party

Neighbors and friends hosted an informal gathering at the Taylors new Beckford Street home on the eve of their marriage anniversary. The couple received a silver casserole as a gift, with refreshments served and a list of attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, James Patterson, Miss Myra Nixon, Mrs. Lowry Patterson, Mrs. Caldwell, and others.

Everett Taylor Beckford Street Taylor Louis Ray Rodgers Thompson Emma Thompson Reeder Houk Sam Patterson Goldie Shields

Picnic Supper Hosted by Worthwhile Kensington Club

Fourteen attendees gathered Friday evening at Mrs. Sadie Angus’s East Washington street home for a Worthwhile Kensington meeting. Special guests included Mrs. Hazel Dietrich and son Robert of Laporte Indiana, Mrs. Medard, Miss Florence Miller, Miss Dorothy Miller, and Mrs. Charles Angus. Roses decked the table and aides serving were Mrs. W. C. Patterson, Mrs. Harry Morgan, and Mrs. William Bieresmith. A club picnic is planned for July 14 at Neshannock Falls.

Sadie Angus East Washington Street Kensington Hazel Dietrich Robert Laporte Indiana Medard Florence Dorothy Miller Charles Angus W. C. Patterson Harry Morgan William Bieresmith Neshannock Falls

O M K Club Holds Picnic Supper At Park

Members and husbands attended a picnic supper in the park with an elaborate 6 30 serving. Roses decorated the table as Mrs. William Andrews departing for California received a handkerchief shower. Clifford Probst gave the presentation speech. Miss Helen Swisher of Mt. Jackson visited. Park amusements followed.

O. M. K. Club Park William Andrews California Clifford Probst Helen Swisher Mt. Jackson

Picnic Supper for Mi nerva Club Members and Guests

A Friday park picnic hosted 25 guests with Mi nerva club members and husbands. An elaborate 7 pm dinner featured pink and white roses as a centerpiece, followed by dancing and park amusements. Next Friday Mrs W J Westlake hosts at her Mills Way home.

Minerva Club W. J. Westlake Mills Way

Recital Tonight by Pauline Joyce School in Youngstown Park Theatre

Miss Sally Lou Offutt will perform in five numbers at a recital by Miss Pauline Joyce's dancing school in Youngstown Park theatre. Two solos are Petite Polka and Spring Song, with other dances including One Rainy Day, A Valentine Dance, and The Grand Ballet.

Sally Lou Offutt Pauline Joyce Park Theatre Youngstown

D. W. T. Club Hosts Friday Social at Butler Road Home

Mrs. Mack Wiles welcomed the D. W. T. club to her Butler road home for a Friday evening gathering. Plans were made for a park picnic next Friday. Music and games filled the social period, with refreshments served. Mrs. McClain assisted. In two weeks Mrs. M. Boulden on Finch street will entertain.

Mack Wiles Butler Road D. W. T. Club McClain M. Boulden Finch Street

Mrs. Miller to Attend National Women’s Clubs Meet

Mrs. Arthur Gordon Miller of Charleston West Virginia visits Mrs. K L Smith at 416 Laurel Boulevard before heading to Chautauqua New York for the national convention of Women’s clubs during the last two weeks of June. Miller is president of the West Virginia state Women’s clubs.

Arthur Gordon Miller Charleston W. Va K. L. Smith Laurel Boulevard Miller Chautauqua N. Y Women's Clubs Women’s Clubs West Virginia

Mrs Winter Hosts Girls' Club Luncheon at Delta Springs

Mrs George Winter entertained the Girls' club at a 1 o'clock Friday luncheon at Delta Springs home of her mother Mrs James Stevenson. Bouquets of vari colored roses formed the decorative scheme and the afternoon was spent informally.

George Winter Girls’ Club Delta Springs James Stevenson

Highland Kensington Meeting At Mrs Offutt Home

Music and sewing provided entertainment at a Friday evening gathering hosted by Mrs. Thomas Offutt on Norwood Avenue. Bouquets of pink and white roses adorned the setting as the hostess and her sister Mrs. J. C. B. Douthett served refreshments.

Highland Kensington Thomas Offutt Norwood Avenue J. C. B. Douthett

Party at James Dunn Home Draws Thirty Guests

Thirty guests attended an informal party hosted by James Dunn at his Spruce street home. Music and games provided entertainment during the evening hours. Lunch was served with aide assistance from Miss Florence Dunn and Miss Hazel Moore.

James Dunn Spruce Street Florence Dunn Hazel Moore

Holmes couple to establish home in San Jose California

Mr and Mrs I O Holmes depart Monday evening for San Jose California to start a new home. They will visit their son George C Holmes who moved there three years ago.

I. O. Holmes North Mercer Street San Jose California George C. Holmes

Central Christian class dines at Cascade Park

Members of the O. B. A. class taught by Mrs. Strobel were entertained at a six o'clock dinner in Cascade park Friday evening. Covers were laid for 25 and cut flowers decorated the table. The evening was spent enjoying park amusements.

Central Christian Church

Moonlight Supper At Cascade Park Draws 18 Youths

A moonlight supper at Cascade Park on Thursday evening drew a party of 18 young people. Dancing served as the main diversion for the gathering, providing an evening of social activity in a park setting.

Cascade Park

Local gathering in the grove after supper

A group assembled in the grove after supper, notable attendees included Margaret Rech Nellie Spaeth Lucile Kelley Ruth Lehberger Mildred Thomas Eleanore Hogue Dorothy Barnes Mary Maxwell Frieda Kurtz Roy Shaffer Ed Shaffer Oliver Mason Roy Doddston Best Cunningham Martin Walker Tilford Newton Jack Robson and Thomas Barnes.

Grove Margaret Rech Nellie Spaeth Lucile Kelley Ruth Lehberger Mildred Thomas Eleanore Hogue Dorothy Barnes Mary Maxwell Freida Kurtz Roy Ed Shaffer Oliver Mason Roy Doddston Best Cunningham Martin Walker Tilford Newton Jack Robson Thomas Barnes

Annual Sorosis Picnic Delights Members and Guests

The Sorosis organization held its annual picnic supper for members and husbands, seating 45 guests. Roses adorned the table and park amusements kept attendees entertained after supper at 7 o'clock, with a committee led by Mrs. Willis Grant planning the event.

The Sorosis Willis Grant Louis Gordon J. B. Love Jessie Hamilton J. J. Madigan Charles Martin H. G. Preston John Leonardson

Robison Family Hosts Informal Party for Edna May Robison

Mr and Mrs W M Robison of Youngstown road entertained forty guests Friday evening at their home in honor of their daughter Edna May Robison who leaves Monday to attend the summer session of Sap pery Rock State Normal school. Music games refreshments and aides Mrs Byler Mrs W W Wallace and Mrs W J Rodgers described the event.

Edna May Robison Sappery Rock State Normal School W. M. Robison Youngstown Road Byler W. W. Wallace W. J. Rodgers

Sitzingers to attend Allegheny College exercises

Mr and Mrs G G Sitzinger and daughter Leone of Lincoln Avenue will spend the coming days in Meadville for the Allegheny College commencement exercises. Their son Alan Watson Shewman is a member of the senior class.

G. G. Sitzinger Leone Lincoln Avenue Meadville Allegheny College Alan Watson Shewman

Hartman Elected to State College Student Tribunal

Joe Hartman of this city, a student at State College, was elected to membership on the Student Tribunal, the judicial body of the student government system.

Joe Hartman State College

Aiken Family Reunion Planned at Cascade Park

Members of the Aiken family will gather for their annual reunion on Saturday June 24 at Cascade Park. Family organizers invite relatives to attend and celebrate the annual event at the park setting.

Aiken Cascade Park

Monday's Club and Picnic Planned by Local Groups

The Monday's Club alongside the Unexpected Club and the Country Club organize a joint gathering at the park featuring Alauda Girls. Attendees are invited to enjoy a daytime picnic with social activities and a brief program.

Alauda Girls

Personal notices from the region noted in town happenings

Sam Lewis spends time at The Breakers Cedar Point. Many locals and visitors, including Miss Dor othy Kelley from Youngstown and Mrs Anna Thompson, pass through for weddings, visits, and weekends. Notables such as Rev John S Allen of New York and Mrs W A Stone are mentioned along with travel to Masury and Conneaut Lake.

Sam Lewis the Breakers Cedar Point-on the-Lake Dorothy and Elizabeth Kelley Youngstown John Frampton Highland Avenue Pittsburgh John S. Allen New York City J. C. Allen Franklin Avenue W. A .Stone Lincoln Boyles Omnessen John W. Fisher Butler Avenue Goldie Levine Winter Avenue Sara Rubenson Anna Thompson Allen Street Joseph Traxler Sharon Robert Gwin Winslow Avenue Leila McDowell Beaver Falls Duff-Preston Helen Swisher Mt. Jackson H. L. Camblin North Beaver Street Bert Pfau Edgar Black H. Hinebaugh Masury E. J. Malcolm Adam Hedrick

Local residents plan travels and homecomings this summer

Health updates, family visits, and extended trips unfold as residents prepare for August homecomings. Names include Paul Moseley family, Oliver Bovard, Louise Blight, Samuel Richards, David Rees, Abe Levine, Edwin Williams, and travels to England, Wales, and the national eisteddfod with tentative home returns in August.

Louise Blight Samuel Richards David Rees England Wales Liverpool Abe H. Levine Ann Arbor Cleveland P. H. Levine Winter Avenue Edwin J. Williams Hillcrest Avenue New York City

Toll Of Drowned Not Yet Known

A Hamburg dispatch reported the loss of life in the capsizing of the Brazilian Lloyd liner Avare in Hamburg harbor remains unknown but believed heavy. The liner had been in drydocks and was being towed to its pier when she sank.

International News Service London Avare Hamburg

Philathea Class to Meet at Martin Home Monday Evening

The Philathea class of First Baptist Church will meet at the C L Martin home at 1305 Albert Street on Monday evening at 7 30 o clock.

Philathea First Baptist Church C. L. Martin Albert — Street

Convicted Man Faces Sentencing in Assault Case

Mike Jarvis was convicted of assault with intent to commit a graver offense in a case brought for Susie Monica, a 13 year old girl lured to his room on Bleakley Avenue. Jarvis will be sentenced later. Only one president, Grant, was a graduate of West Point. none from Annapolis.

Mike Jarvis Susie Monica Bleakley Avenue Jarvis Grant West Point Military Academy Annapolis

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