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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1936

Page

3

Anna Mae Lloyd Honored by Circle

Junior Reading Circle members and guests hiked the north town area then gathered at Harriet Owens home for a campfire. Anna Mae Lloyd, about to marry C Ed Smith Jr tomorrow, found a note leading to a crystal ware gift from the club.

Harriet Owens Highland Avenue Owens Hemlock Grove Graceland Anna Mae Lloyd C. Ed Smith, Jr Thomas Clark A. Pearson Furst Elizabeth Dietterle Sumner Avenue Katharyne Melvin Hazel Smith Clark

L. A. B. Club Holds June 25 Assembly at Mrs Sweet’s Home

Mrs M R Sweet of Galbreath avenue hosts L A B club members for a regular assembly on June 25. In prior gathering Mrs Anna Williams of Warren avenue hosted a tureen dinner for twenty two with guests including Mrs Arnold Brooks and son Bobby Weirton West Va. A social time followed. Aides for the day were Mrs John Sweet Mrs William Ellgass and Mrs Charles Covert.

M. R. Sweet Galbreath Avenue L. A. B. Club Anna Williams Warren Avenue Arnold Brooks Bobby Weirton West Va John Sweet William Ellgass Charles Covert

Fifteenth McKnight Family Reunion Named

The John and Mary Smith McKnight family reunion will be held on Thursday June 18 at Orren Brandon home near Elliott's Mills. Many kin from New Castle and nearby areas expect to attend.

John and Mary Smith McKnight Orren Brandon Elliott’s Mills New Castle

Mrs Frank Taylor Honored By Club Before California Departure

Mrs Frank Taylor of Neshannock Boulevard was honored at a Cascade Park picnic by the Tuesday Bridge Club ahead of her Monday departure with son Frank Taylor Jr. for California. Guests showered her with hankies and a noon picnic menu was served by a committee including Mrs Henry Russell. The group planned a July 7 dinner at Mr and Mrs Bert Dean’s home on the Harlansburg road.

Frank Taylor Neshannock Boulevard Frank Taylor, Jr California Tuesday Bridge Club Cascade Park Taylor and Frank Jr C. C. McKee Pasadena J. R. Leslie Ashland Oregon Bert Dean Harlansburg Road

Class of 1911 Holds 25th Anniversary Reunion

New Castle High School’s Class of 1911 marks its 25th anniversary with a reunion at the Scottish Rite Cathedral this Friday evening. Local grads expected. guests include Frances Leavy Williams of Cynwyd Pennsylvania Dorothy Curtis Kent of Philadelphia and Mrs Edward Griffith of Pittsburgh. Ray Robison chairs the event with assistance from Mrs Paul Butz and others.

New Castle High School Alec Williams Frances Leavy Cynwyd, Pa Russell Kent Dorothy Curtis Philadelphia Edward Griffith Pittsburgh Ray Robison Paul Butz

Sadler Bromley Engagement Announced for Dorothy May

Mr and Mrs W A Sadler of Highland Heights announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy May to Thomas J Bromley son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Bromley of Patterson Avenue. The couple plan to wed on July 25 1936.

W. A. Sadler Highland Heights Dorothy May Thomas J. Bromley Samuel Bromley Patterson Avenue

Graduation Party for Mary Lamorella at Orr's Hall

Mr and Mrs Vincent Lamorella of 215 East Friendship Street hosted a graduation party for their daughter Mary following her graduation from New Castle High School. The event at Orrs Hall on Grove Street featured four fellow graduates Ruth Conti Aileen Del Rosso Mary Parisi and John Cabas with dancing and refreshments served by a long list of guests including Clara and Josephine Lamorella Louise Corio Phyllis DeMuccio Lillian Petrilli Eddie Mastren Anna Ross Jennie Marcella Mrs Mary Carbone Mrs Teresa DeNucci Tony Conti and George Semyan Youngstown.

Mary New Castle High School Vincent Lamorella East Friendship Street Orr’s Hall Grove Street Ruth Conti Aileen del Rosso Mary Parisi John Cabas Clara Josephine Lamorella Louise Corio Phyllis DeMuccio Lillian Petrilli Eddie Mastren Anna Ross Jennie Marcella Mary Carbone Teresa DeNucci Tony Conti George Semyan Youngstown

First M. E. Queen Esther Elects Officers

Mrs. Mildred Sargeant was re elected president for the coming year at the Queen Esther class election held at Mrs. Fred R. Cooney’s Delaware avenue home. Officers include J L Fink as first vice president Martha Bigley as second vice president Mrs Fred R Cooney as secretary and Lila Henshaw as treasurer. Approximately forty members attended with a book review on Toward A Christian America and a planned picnic committee named Nettie Clarke Mrs John Loudon Mrs J L Fink Mrs E C Buzard and Mrs M R Hornung.

Fred R. Cooney Delaware Avenue Queen Esther M. E Oscar Scheaffer Howard Hammond Mildred Sargeant J. L. Fink Martha Bigley Ralph Lengerman W. H. Shaddick Helen Moseley Alfred Robbins Sara Wallace May Matthews

Garden Club Picnic At Oak Haven Near Koppel

Ma honingtown Garden club members gathered at Mrs. R. N. Neale’s Oakwood near Koppel for a luncheon and afternoon business meeting. Members counted 16 with three guests. flowers were displayed, and projects included planting trees in Seventh ward playground and maintaining bandstand flower boxes. Mrs. Neale joined as an associate. next meeting set for July 21 with host to be announced.

Oakwood R. N. Neale Koppel Mahoningtown F. W. Guy G. H. Cook W. C. Patterson Charles Dungan Seventh Ward Garden Forum Neale D. C. Schnebly

Mrs. Joe Wilson of Detroit Visits New Castle Family

Mrs. Joe Wilson of Detroit Michigan arrived in New Castle to visit her in laws Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson on Sumner avenue. The couple wed September 10 1935 in New Castle and will join her husband this Friday before returning to Detroit.

Joe Wilson Detroit Mich New Castle William Wilson Sumner Avenue Margaret McQuiston Ellwood City

V F W Auxiliary to Name Delegates

Delegates to the National En campment to be held in Denver Colorado will be elected at the Ladies Auxiliary meeting of the Corporal Harry L. McBride post Veterans of Foreign Wars in the Legion Home Thursday evening. President Mrs. Elsie Staeber expects a large attendance due to delegate selection interest.

Denver Colo Ladies’ Auxiliary Harry L. McBride Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Legion Home Elsie Staeber Ladies Association of the First U. P. Church John Lockhart Garfield Avenue M. R. Newbery Hos

Baird Missionary Society Lawn Luncheon Held

More than 30 members of the Baird Missionary Society of the Highland U P Church gathered on Mrs. W. D. Jones’s Sumner avenue lawn for a 1 o clock luncheon. Tables featured pastel blooms and roses as Mrs. Gwigo and others served dessert and coffee. The gathering included devotionals led by Mrs. Gayle Blim and papers on reaching and teaching children, with reports from the Presbytery and St Louis convention highlights before closing with the Lord’s Prayer.

Baird Missionary Society Highland U. P W. D. Jones Sumner Avenue S. Gwigo June Bernard L. L. Finch J. W. McCreary C. C. Wilson Gayle Blim R. S. Cline C. Streibh James Cole D. L. Ferguson Cline St. Louis

M. C. Circle closes season with program and new members

Thirty five members of the M. C. Circle of the Third U. P. church met at Mrs. Ima Ishler’s home on Maryland avenue for an informal program on India, led by Mrs. A. Kildoo with talks by Mrs. A. A. Levie and Mrs. Walter Bixler. Two new members, Mrs. Bessie Enoch and Mrs. Emily Eckman, were added and a July picnic at Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Copeland’s summer home in Enon Valley was planned.

M. C U. P I.ma Ishler Maryland Avenue A. Kildoo India A. A. Levie Walter Bixler Charles Harris Bessie Enoch Emily Eckman S. B. Copeland Enon Valley E. J. Ryan W. J. Rupert D. W. Ritchie South Mill Street Croton M. E Mary Wilson Dewey Avenue Wilson Amy McCreary Mary Fullerton McCreary Cascade Park Gladys Sizer Orpha McConnell Mildred Crowe Olive Martin McConnell Jessie Beck

Silver Anniversary for Volant Couple

Silver wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. C. O. McConnell celebrated at their Volant home on a June evening. About a hundred guests called to extend congratulations, and gifts reflected the esteem for the couple. Local attendees included Mrs. Charles Martin and daughter Flora Ellen, Joseph and Katherine Edie, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ellis, with relatives from New Galilee and Wampum also present.

Volant C. O. McConnell McConnell Charles Martin Flora Ellen Martin Joseph Katherine Edie Edward Ellis John McConnell New Galilee Margaret McConnell Wampum

East Side Club Hosts Bird Pilgrimage at Gaston Park

East Side Garden club members plan a bird pilgrimage in Gaston park on Thursday morning June 25. They will arrive as early as 6:30 AM to study birdlife, then cook breakfast and enjoy outdoor recreational activities through the morning.

East Side Garden Club Gaston Park

McCreary Pontious Sherbine Family Reunion Set at Cascade Park

The annual McCreary Pontious Sherbine family reunion will take place at Cascade Park on Wednesday June 24.

Cascade Park

Kensington Assembly Hosts Guests From New York and Mercer

Miss Laura Halloway of Buffalo New York and Mrs Mary McCabe of Mercer Pa were special guests at the 1919 Kensington gathering hosted by Mrs Agnes Lorenzo on East North street. The event featured cards and bingo with McCabe winning the bridge award and Mrs Julia McClelland the bingo trophy. A menu was served as small tables were decorated in pink and green with rose centerpieces. Mrs Roy Griffiths to host June 30 meeting.

Laura Halloway Buffalo N. Y Warren Starr North Street Mary McCabe Mercer J. R. Mears Butler Avenue Kensington Assembly Agnes Lorenzo East North Street Julia McClelland Roy Griffiths

Notable Ladies Named as Hostesses for Event

The hostesses listed include Mrs. Charles Wallace Mrs. J Lee McFate and Mrs. Amanda Haltworth coordinating arrangements for the upcoming gathering.

Tesses Charles Wallace J. Lee McFate Amanda Haltworth

Quilting afternoon and summer break noted

Gathering at Knox Avenue home of Mrs. Blodwen Davis the F. H. and C. club enjoyed an afternoon of quilting followed by a supper for eight Mrs. Amanda Woodruff assisted and prize awarded to Mrs. Julia Miller The group will suspend quiltings over the summer and host informal parties until September A card party is planned for Friday evening at Mrs Bertha Daugherty s home on North Walnut Street

Blodwen Davis Knox Avenue F. H. and C. Club Amanda Woodruff Julia Miller Bertha Daugherty North Walnut Street

Armstrong descendants plan Plaingrove reunion in June

All descendants of David Armstrong will hold their annual reunion at the home of Robert Armstrong in Plaingrove Pennsylvania on Saturday June 20. Dinner will be served at noon. Signs will mark the Slippery Rock Plaingrove road and the home entrance. Mrs June Moyer is secretary.

David Armstrong Robert Armstrong Plaingrove Slippery Rock- Plaingrove Road June Moyer

Reading Circle Picnic at Cascade closes season

Reading Circle of 06 met at Cascade Park for a picnic with about 25 attendees including three guests Miss Anna Medard Mrs Edward Vandercrift and Miss Isabelle Mitchell. The event featured decorated tables a flower castor display and a plan for a fall luncheon to launch the new program.

Reading Circle Cascade Park Anna Medard Edward Vandercrift R Isabelle Mitchell J. C. Cavill M. P. Book W. H. Martin Jennie Shaffer

Miller Reunion Set for Ellwood City at Ewing Park

The annual Miller reunion is planned for Thursday June 18 at Ewing Park Ellwood City. It will be an all day outing with a noon dinner and an evening meal after the sports program.

Ewing Park Ellwood City

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. A. B. Club Members McKnight Illuminating Engineering Society Metzler Bell Sadler-Bromley Engagement News Queen Esthers Cas Claffey Beauty Salon East Washington Street Oak Haven V. F. W. Auxiliary Baird Society M. C. Circle East Side Club Bird Pilgrimage Kimball Fleming Music Store North Mill Street Yavavne America Kensington Armstrong Velva Ray Ossible Louis Lawrence Savings & Trust Bldg Otrouss Hirshberas Fuller Circle The Fuller Lee Mellinger Optometry Jack Gerson Washington At Mill New Castle, Pa
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