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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

24

Loyal Leaders Honor Mothers at Banquet

Loyal Leaders class members of the People's Mission on Sampson Street hosted a mothers banquet over the weekend. Miss Myrtle Montgomery acted as hostess on Bell Avenue and Mrs Olive Dout received a corsage. Mrs Erma Owery spoke on Modern Cooking while aides included Stoner Johnson Arnold and Owery. A June 21 meeting is planned with Dorothy Jane and Alice Hoover at 606 McCleary Avenue.

People’s Mission Sampson Street Myrtle Montgomery Bell Avenue Olive Dout Erma Owery Charlotte Stoner Peggy Johnson Bernetta Arnold Martha Owery Dorothy Jane Alice Hoover McCleary Avenue

Thomas Joseph Weds Rochester Pa Girl In Local Catholic Ceremony

Thomas Joseph of 1115 South Mercer street, son of Mr and Mrs Moowid Joseph, wed Miss Ann Mike daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Mike of 512 Lincoln avenue Rochester Pa in a double ring ceremony at St John s Roman Catholic church. Priest Rev Fr Elias Nader officiated, with maid of honor Miss Sadie Anthony and bridesmaids from Rochester and New Castle. Guests came from Pittsburgh Aliquippa Washington Baden Rochester Youngstown and Wilmerding. The couple plans to reside at 1312 East Long avenue after a West Coast honeymoon trip.

St. John’s Roman Catholic Church Ann Mike Tony Mike Lincoln Avenue Rochester Thomas Joseph Moowid Joseph South Mercer Street Elias Nader Sadie Anthony Emily Joseph Mary Mike Rose Joseph Helen Saad New Castle Joseph Joseph George Joseph John Eshero Michael Gabriel Michael Joseph Julia John George Gabriel Anthony Tabah St. John’s Pittsburgh Aliquippa Washington Baden Youngstown, C Wilmerding Rochester High School New Castle High Joseph East Long Avenue West Coast

Gold Star Mother Honored On Birthday

A group of New Castle American Gold Star Mothers Inc honored Mrs. Alice Good at her Arlington avenue home on Friday. The event featured a flag origin talk by Mrs. Anna Gorst, gifts, games, poems, and a decorated cake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Good and several named members. one member, Mrs. Mary Phillips, was absent due to illness.

New Castle American Gold Star Mothers, Inc Alice Good Arlington Avenue Anna Gorst Rebecca Strong Mother Grannis Mother Dubrovsky Pulaski Mother Thomas Mother Botham Mother Good Mother McKissick Mother Custer East Brook Strong Eveline Gorst Raymond Good Lyda Taylor Mary Phillips

Callahans Entertain At Summer Cottage on Lake Erie

Attorney and Mrs James Callahan of Moody Avenue hosted a weekend gathering at their Billow Beach summer cottage on Lake Erie. Guests included Raymond Webb Lawrence Watson Bobbie Edith Cleaveland Grace Love Mary Rankin Lucille Lynch Sarah Dandy Malcom Maxwell and Jimmy Fox.

James Callahan Moody Avenue Billow Beach Lake Erie Raymond Webb Lawrence Watson Bobbie Edith Cleaveland Grace Love Mary Rankin Lucille Lynch Sarah Dandy Malcom Maxwell Jimmy Fox

Dessert Bridge at Field Club Wednesday

A dessert bridge event will be hosted at the New Castle Field Club on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. E. Elliott presiding. After the 1 o clock dessert, card contests will be held and prizes awarded to the winners.

New Castle Field Club J. E. Elliott

Juniors to Organize at Park Avenue Meeting

Miss Helen B. Ewing president and officers call a 4 30 p m Tuesday meeting at 123 Park Avenue to enroll all juniors of the Music Club and organize the Junior division.

Helen B. Ewing R. K. Allen D. Duff Scott Park Avenue

Baptist Class Farewell Party Honors Klingensmith

Miss Betty Jane Klingensmith of Wilmington avenue was honored at a Wo He Lo Bible class farewell party at her home as she prepares to move to Cleveland Ohio. Phyllis Ransome and Winifred Herbert won contests. refreshments were by Mrs Lester Klingensmith. gifts showered on the honoree.

Betty Jane Klingensmith Wilmington Avenue Cleveland First Baptist Church Phyliss Ransome Winifred Herbert Lester Klingensmith

First Baptist Men Picnic at Coates Grove

Thursday evening the Men’s Bible class at First Baptist plans a stag picnic at Coates Grove along Youngstown road with meals from the eats committee Al Klingensmith Bruce Love Elmer Brown Norbeth Ubry and Jess McCommon. An oldsters versus youngsters mushball game is scheduled with Nick Gardner captaining the oldsters and Dan Reebel Tom Arthrell in charge of sports. Transportation for members needing rides will be available from 5 30 to 6 p m, handled by Tom Arthrell Daniel R Peterson and William Bowman. If rain occurs the picnic will move to the church dining room. R L Hildebrand serves as class president.

First Baptist Church Coates Grove Youngstown Road al Klingensmith Bruce Love Elmer Brown Norbeth Ubry Jess McCommon Tom Arthrell Daniel R. Peterson William Bowman R. L. Hildebrand

Twila Mae Houk Weds Charles Bareis in Parsonage Ceremony

Mr and Mrs W O Houk announce the marriage of their daughter Twila Mae to Charles Bareis son of Mr and Mrs C W Bareis of Harmony Pa The June 3 ceremony at Rev W T Wilson parsonage Natrona Heights Pittsburgh featured the couple and attendants Mr and Mrs Don Baker They plan a southern wedding trip and will reside in Pittsburgh after August Mr Houk’s daughter is a Harlandsburg High School 1940 graduate and the groom works for J Kenny Transfer Co.

W. O. Houk R. D Twila Mae Charles Bareis C. W. Bareis Harmony W. T. Wilson Natrana Heights Pittsburgh Don Baker Harlansburg High School J. Kenny Transfer Company

Meeting of the N. K. Club at Agusta Hitch Home

The N. K. club gathered at the Home of Agusta Hitch on Bellav enue for a regular meeting. Special guests Freda Hitch and Mrs. John Hitch attended and plans for summer activities were discussed. A swimming party is set for Leesburg on June 26 with Marian Allen as hostess. Miss Hitch and Freda Hitch served luncheon.

Agusta Hitch Bellavenue N. K Freda Hitch John Hitch Leesburg Marian Allen Miss Hitch

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Mackey’s Husband on Hamilton Street

Mrs L C Mackey of Hamilton Street entertained friends Saturday evening at her home to honor her husband’s birthday. A social evening ended with lunch served by the hostess and aides Mrs N Frasso and Mrs F Minsky. The honored guest received many handsome gifts.

L. C. Mackey Hamilton Street N. Frasso F. Minskey

Kensington club to meet for breakfast at Cascade Park

Alkanza Kensington club members gather Wednesday at 9 00 AM for a Cascade Park breakfast hosted by Mrs S A Richards Mrs C F Flannery Mrs Jesse Shoaf and Mrs Ben Steinbrink with hostesses named.

Alkanza Kensington Club Cascade Park S. A. Richards C. F. Flannery Jesse Shoaf Ben Steinbrink

Sub Debs Club Meeting With Skating Party Plan

Associates of the Sub Debs club will meet Tuesday evening with a skating party afterward and then gather at Marian Campbell's home on Temple Avenue.

Marian Campbell Temple Avenue

Margaret Cope Land Society meeting at Hughes home

Members of the Margaret Cope land Society of the Third United Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. W. E. Hughes at 1013 Beckford street. The gathering is scheduled for 7 30 o clock.

Margaret Copeland Third United Presbyterian Church W. E. Hughes Beckford Street

Pandoras Club Plans Change in Entertaining Host

Mrs Joseph DeLullo of Harrison Street will entertain Pandoras club members Wednesday evening replacing Mrs Sam Crisci of Cascade Street as hostess.

Joseph DeLullo Harrison Street Pandoras Club Sam Crisci Cascade Street

Norma Geminiani to Host M. S. S. Club Meeting

Miss Norma Geminiani of 815 Morton Street will welcome members of the M. S. S. club on Wednesday evening June 26.

Norma Geminiani Morton Street M.S. S. Club

Review 98 to Skip Evening Supper at Cascade Park

W B A Review 98 members will not meet this evening for a supper at Cascade Park as previously announced.

W. B. A. Review Women's Benefit Association Review 98 Cascade Park

N C T Club to Meet Wednesday Evening

Members of the N. C. T. club will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. Crawford Andrews of Highland Avenue.

N. C. T. Club Crawford Andrews Highland Avenue

Wesley Church to Honor Deaconess Ann Giancola

The Wesley Methodist church hosts a reception Wednesday at 8 p m to honor Ann Giancola who has just returned from the Kansas City Deaconess Training School She will depart in July for Providence Rhode Island to begin new duties Members and friends are invited to attend

Wesley Methodist Church Ann Giancola Kansas City Deaconess Miss Giancola Providence R. I

Mary Scott and Jack Jenkins Wed in Meadville Church

Miss Mary Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Scott of East Brook road and Jack J Jenkins of Aliquippa brother of Mrs W McGee and Mrs T Thomas were united in a quiet marriage ceremony on Saturday afternoon June 15 Rev Charles Greer officiated in the Methodist church at Meadville Mr and Mrs William Buchanan attended the couple After a brief church reception the pair left for a wedding trip to Lake Cha utauqua for the week Mrs Jenkins is with Pennsylvania Power and the groom works in Jones and Laughlin Corporation offices in Aliquippa

Mary Scott Stephen Scott East Brook Road Jack J. Jenkins Aliquippa W. McGee T. Thomas Charles Greer Meadville William Buchanan Lake Chautauqua Jenkins Pennsylvania Power Firm Jones and Laughlin Corporation

Court Street Unit to Close With Luncheon

Epworth Methodist Church Court Street Unit will hold a 1 PM luncheon June 19 at Mrs. C H Andrews Court Street. After the meal a brief business session and social time will follow as the unit concludes its season.

Court Street Epworth

Jolly Four Club Meeting Honored Guest And Prizes

Mrs. Harry Baxter attended as special guest at the Jolly Four Club’s regular Saturday gathering at Mrs. Helen McKinley’s Willow Grove home. Cards were played with prizes going to Mrs. Christina Walters and Mrs. J. B. Daugherty. A dainty repast was served. The next meeting’s time and place will be announced.

Harry Baxter Jolly Four Club Helen McKinley Willow Grove Christina Walters J. B. Daugherty

Merribee Kensington Club Meeting At Mrs Williams Home

Members of Merribee Kensington gathered at Mrs Amida Williams home on West Washington street. Sewing and contests provided evening entertainment and a dainty lunch was served by the hostess and her daughter Erma. Special guest Mrs Perry Deets of Cumberland Maryland attended. Mrs Grace Davis of Cochran Way will host on June 28.

Merribee Kensington Amida Williams West Washington Street Erma Perry Deets Cumberland Maryland Grace Davis Cochran Way

Teresa Pascioneri to Wed Charles Casalandra at St. Martha's

Miss Teresa Pascioneri, daughter of Mr and Mrs Patsy DeOrio Akron Ohio, will wed Charles Casalandra son of Mr and Mrs John Casalandra 712 South Mill Akron on Thursday June 20 at St Martha's Church Akron. Maid of honor is sister Mary Pascioneri with best man Anthony Stredodo of New Castle. Cassella and Anna Pearl of Akron are bridesmaids and ushers are Victor Vincent and Frank Malizia with flower girl Shirley Ann Falconi of Youngstown.

Teresa Pascioneri Patsy DeOrio Akron Charles Casalandra John Casalandra South Mill Street St. Martha's Church Mary Pascioneri Anthony Streddo New Castle Teresa Cassella Anna Pearl Akroon Victor Vincent Frank Malizia Shirley Ann Falconi Youngstown

Church members to honor new pastor Spear at dinner

Members of the Reformed Presbyterian church will honor their new pastor Rev. Norman F. Spear and his family with a Tuesday evening dinner at 6 30 at the church. After the prayer service, a social gathering will follow.

Reformed Presbyterian Church Norman F. Spear

Old Time Rebekahs Schedule Meeting in Mrs James Home

The Old Time Rebekahs hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Nora James 638 John Street. A tureen luncheon will precede the session.

Nora James John Street

Pioneer club dinner at Cascade Park

Members of the Pioneer club Review 98 hold a tureen dinner this evening at 6 o'clock at Cascade Park in New Castle.

Pioneer Club Cascade Park New Castle

Booker T. Washington center summer schedule announced

Miss Laura Carson outlines a week of activities at the Booker T. Washington community center and playground in New Castle. Daily programs include outdoor games, children's play school, crafts for women and girls, singing and dancing, hikes, and junior clubs. improvements on the grounds feature a new flower garden under Ernest Brown and Laura Carson with neighbor help and new playground equipment.

Laura Carson Booker T. Washington Ernest Brown

Reappointment At Ohio Annual Conference Names Two Clergy

Rev N L Meeks was reappointed pastor of St Luke A M E Zion in Ruth A M E Zion Sharon at a recent Ohio Annual Conference session. Rev H A Trotter was also reappointed presiding elder of the Allegheny district.

N. L. Meeks St. Luke A. M. E. Zion Ohio Ruth A. M. E. Zion Church Sharon H. A. Trotter Allegheny District

Birth Announcements Policy and Submission Details

Birth notices must be signed with the writer’s name and address and include the name of the doctor who attended the birth. The column requires verification and proper attribution before publication.

Births Reported in New Castle and Nearby

A series of birth notices from New Castle area families lists newborn daughters and sons born in Jameson Memorial and New Castle hospitals from June 12 to June 17. Named parents include Coryea Wolfe Myers Van Tassel Barbatti Johnson Walker Christiansen Fornataro Scarazzo Wojciechowski Mellitrot and others, with locations in Highland Avenue Bessemer Edenburg Albany California and 101 South Mulberry Street.

George W. Coryea Highland Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital Leonard Wolfe Bessemer Henry Myers Edenburg Dale R. van Tassel Isadore Barbatti South Mulberry Street Nick Richard

Valley Temple Nursing Unit Meeting Set at Elk’s Home

Members of the Valley Temple Nursing Unit No. 167 will meet Tuesday evening in the Elk's home located at 15 West Home Street.

Valley Temple Nursing Unit No. 167 Elk's Home West Home Street

Outing of Scatterbrain Club and Jitterbug Six at Resort

Members from Scatterbrain club and Jitterbug Six spent an all day outing at an out of town resort. They enjoyed swimming mush ball and a picnic supper served by the girls. Dancing followed in the evening with special guests John Bryan of the U S Navy and George Gardner from Allegheny College.

Scatterbrain Club Jitterbug John Bryan U. S. Navy George Gardner Allegheny College

Violin Solo Featured At Kalendar Tea Event

Lena Lee Mae Mc Connell performed a violin solo titled Fifth Air Varue by Dancla at Trinity Church Kalendar Tea in the Guild Room. She was accompanied by Jean Wright. Sally Lou Casino played a piano solo and John Perry acted as master of ceremonies.

S N G Club Event At Mrs Earl Home Hosts Guests

Miss Helen Fray hosted S N G club members Saturday evening at Mrs. John Earl’s home on West Washington street extension. Special guest was Mrs. Rachel Bastard from Warren Ohio. High score prizes for 500 went to Audrey Fox and William J Logan. Refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Mrs. Earl.

Helen Fray S. N. G. Club John Earl West Washington Street Extension Rachel Bastard Warren, O Audrey Fox William J. Logan Earl

Girl Scouts Enjoy Swimming Party at Cascade Park

Troop 14 Girl Scouts with leaders Rosena McGurk Mary Margaret Flynn and Marie Hanlon held a Thursday afternoon swim at Cascade Park. Supper in the grove and games followed a Cotton Tail Trail ending in a marshmallow roast. A second swim party was planned for next Wednesday at 2 pm with each girl bringing lunch. Helen Gibbons, scribe. Philadelphia bought its first fire fighting apparatus from England in 1719.

Girl Scouts Rosena McGurk Mary Margaret Flynn Marie Hanlon Cascade Park Helen Gibbons Scribe New Castle

Club gathering postponed to June 20 at Bartrum Avenue

C B Club members were to be Tuesday guests at Mrs Charles Morgan's home in Dravesburgh but the event has been moved to Thursday June 20 at Mrs Robert Houston's residence on Bartrum Avenue.

C. B Charles Morgan Dravesburgh Robert Houston Bartrum Avenue

O N T Club to Visit Warren Ohio for Luncheon

Members of the O N T club will motor to Warren Ohio on Wednesday where they will be guests in the home of Mrs Adrian Schultz at a 12 30 o clock luncheon.

O. N. T. Club Warren Ohio Adrian Schultz

Butler Girls Club Luncheon Meets at Mrs Coulter’s Home

Butler Girls club members will meet Wednesday June 19 at noon for a luncheon hosted by Mrs A B Coulter in Prospect.

Butler Girls Club A. B. Coulter Prospect

Winger Family Reunion Set For Millburn Grange Hall

The annual Winger family reunion will be held at the Millburn Grange Hall, north of Leesburg, on Saturday, June 22.

Winger Millburn Grange Hall Leesburg

Weaver Circle Meeting At Pearl Cochran Home

Epworth Methodist Church members of the Weaver Circle will convene this evening at the home of Mrs. Pearl Cochran on King Avenue for a church group gathering.

Weaver Epworth

Seek Knife In Murder Case

State motor policeman R. O. Mc Cullough requests witnesses who found the pen knife said to have been used by Arthur Dean to murder Helen Nasal to hand it to the motor police at North Jefferson street. A crowd visited the death scene Sunday and the officer fears the knife may be found. Buy in New Castle.

R. O. McCullough Arthur Dean Helen Nasal North Jefferson Street McCullough New Castle

Woman Murderer Sentenced Today in Mercer Court

Alice Singel ton, 26, of Farrell Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to stabbing Herbert Davis during an argument on May 11. She was sentenced to 10 to 20 years on a second degree murder charge and will serve her term at the State Industrial School for Women in Muncie Indiana.

Mercer Alice Singelton Farrell George H. Rowley Herbert Davis Mercer Court Rowley State Industrial School For Women Muncie Ind BUY New Castle

Short Circuit Alarm At Candy Land Store

Firefighters rushed to Candy Land at 33 East Washington street after a short circuit in the refrigerating system caused about 15 dollars in damage. Six companies responded from Box 28. Earlier, at 7 45 p m Saturday, a Hamilton street home fire call found no trace of fire.

Candyland East Washington Street Hamilton Street

Y P C U Convention At Harbor Tuesday

Young People’s Christian Union of Mercer Presbyterian holds a two session convention at Harbor U P church. Afternoon program includes registration, nominating committee, devotions, conferences on The Up-to-Date Subject The Jew and Society Problems, business, recreation, and a picnic supper. Evening program features roll call, treasurer and fund reports, mission conference films, Lebanon trophy, attendance banner, installation of the new executive committee, offering, and Rev Dodds of Harrisville as speaker.

Young People’s Christian Union of Mercer Presbyteria Harbor U. P Anna Miller Wilson Reid Willard Bowden

Youth charged in Murphys store larceny assault

Everett Aversman aged about 22 of Frew Mill road must face larceny assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges before Alderman W J Ewing after Police Chief W G McMullen swore to the case. He allegedly took $1 from a cash register in Murphys store following a struggle with clerk Dorothy Connor and basement department manager Clifford Brewer. he was arrested.

Everett Aversman Frew Mill Road W. J. Ewing W. G. McMullen Aversman Murphy's Dorothy Connor Clifford Brewer Buy New Castle

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