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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
3
A large lot of fine German Val Laces drives low pricing on silk lengths, 75c val lace, and 25c per bolt. Colors include Pink Blue Helio and Black. Also offered are Shirred Girdles at 50c, ribbed gauze lisle hose, crochet and mercerized tape neck bands, and pure risle thread hose in multiple colors.
The Circulating Book club met at Mrs. A. W. Petersons home on North Jefferson Street and decided to suspend sessions until fall. Special guests included Mrs. Robert Fulton, Mrs. W. H. Simpson, Mrs. R. K. Aiken, and Mrs. Joseph H. Simpson. Dues funds will go to the milk and ice fund. Hostess assisted by Miss Katherine Justice, Miss Elen Long, Miss Sara Dana Falls, and Miss Mamié Marlin.
Friends of Miss Hazel Jean Stoner of Princeton and James Edward Demerlein of Baden were granted a marriage license in Cumberland Maryland on Wednesday.
Descendants of George and Isabella Book gathered for the sixth annual reunion at Cascade park with about 75 relatives and friends. A noon dinner was served in the grove and a brief business session elected officers: President Samuel Cross, Vice President Mrs. L. H. Reed, Secretary Mrs. A. W. Koch, Treasurer Mrs. Glenn Brown. The next reunion is planned for Alameda park in Butler on the second Wednesday of June. Local guests included attendees from Annandale, Butler and Evans City.
Miss Anna Bernadette Gallagher and Andrew Ruffing Herwig were married at St Columba’s Church with Rev Maurice F Griffin officiating. The groom is a New Bedford native son of William Herwig and will reside at 445 Fair Ave Peaver Pa after July 1.
A group from T. L. T. Kensington and friends spent a day at Muddy Creek Falls. They fished and enjoyed other pastimes with a midday and evening meal. The event honored Mrs. Sude Weller who heads to Cleveland for summer plans. Special guests included Esther and Ruth Grimes, Mrs. Eckles, Mrs. Pitzer, and Emily Rice. Plans were made for a July picnic with date to be announced.
Miss Helen Gailey, Miss Irene Ringer, Miss Sallie Svender and others entertain clubs at homes and parks. The Johnson reunion and an informal Country club dance are noted. Modern Priscilla Kensington meets at Mrs. H. M. Thatcher’s home with officers elected, next gathering planned with Mrs. Jones.
A Wednesday birthday surprise hosted at John Fleeger’s Moravia street home honored Mrs. Fleeger. Guests included Mrs. Mary Kirkwood, Mrs. John Covert, Mrs. Edward Covert, Mrs. Hugh Kirkwood, Mrs. Frank Schweikert, Miss Lena Schweikert, Mrs. Fred Clare, Mrs. William Kelly, Mrs. Joseph Hogue, Mrs. Ida Shay, Mrs. Louis Kelly, Mrs. Gaston, Mrs. Swisher, Miss Bertha Anderson, and Mrs. Mary Hall of Cambridge, Ohio, with music, social chat, a fine dinner, and gifts for the birthday celebrant.
The N C H Card club held a picnic at Mrs C C Duff's Shar line summer home on Wednesday with cards as the main activity. Favors were won by Mrs Bessie McGonigle and Mrs E F Connelly. Officers were re elected: F T Flynn president McGonigle secretary and T V A Malloy treasurer. A formal menu followed and a next meeting is set for two weeks with Mrs J V Travers of Beaver Street.
Mrs H Clyde Turner of Lincoln avenue entertained a small group of ladies at a park breakfast this morning. Guests included Mrs DeLace Cole Mrs J C Lehner Mrs J K Heess Mrs W O Mayberry Mrs T E Scott Mrs Edwin Robinson Mrs Warner Mrs Zimmerman Mrs C E Kimbrough and Mrs Grant Clark of Greensburg.
Miss Ella Travers of Cliff street entertained the Inter Se club on Wednesday evening with Miss Margaret Moore and Miss Viola Berger of Youngstown as visitors. Euchre was played with favors awarded to Miss Moore Miss Anna Morrissey and Miss Elizabeth Devlin. After refreshments the club adjourned to meet in two weeks with Miss Mary Moosman of Bluff street joining.
Miss Emma Baumann of Pittsburg formerly of New Castle will sail June 28 to spend the summer in Germany. She is described as one of the leading so- social figures in the Pittsburgh area.
Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Long, David H. and George Long, and David Perry depart at noon for Philadelphia to join the Sons of the American Revolution pilgrimage. They will trace General Washington’s path from Philadelphia to Cambridge, Massachusetts, when he assumed command of the Constitutional army in June 1775.
News of the quiet marriage between Miss Bronwen Jenkins formerly of New Castle and Isaac James of Woodlawn. The couple after a visit to Atlantic City will reside with the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Jenkins in Woodlawn.
Members of the M. F. club breakfasted yesterday morning at Cascade park. After eating, the group spent the morning swimming. Participants included Misses Alice Hanna Marie McBride Annie Dietterle Mary Shepard Margaret Powers Jessie McBride Helen Hanna and Mrs Marley. Messrs Chester Smith James Gibson and Howard Wellman.
Mrs. B. G. Stoddard on North Front street hosted the Sunset club on Wednesday with a focus on fancy work. Her mother in law aided in refreshments and the next gathering is planned for Mrs. H. E. Welch’s home on Brooklyn avenue in two weeks.
Mrs. Richard Bard and children Richard and Betty of Wallace Avenue have come back from a summer visit with Mrs. Bard’s mother Mrs. Alice A. Lowry of Tyrone who traveled with them.
Dr. Thomas Griffiths of Chicago spends two weeks with his sister Mrs. Mary H. Isaac of Highland avenue. He traveled from Marietta Ohio where he attended commencement at his alma mater.
Miss Nancy E. Gardner and Ralph Kerr were married in a quiet ceremony at the Grace M. E. church parsonage on Wednesday evening officiated by Rev. John B. Allgood. The couple departed shortly after for an extended wedding trip.
An informal dance will be held at the Country club on Friday evening. An orchestra will provide the musical accompaniment and a pleasant time is anticipated.
Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Denilson and family Mr and Mrs James Patton and son James Mr and Mrs Thomas Dunkerly and family Anna O Day and Mr and Mrs Wm Patton in New Wilmington on Monday for the 77th birthday of Mrs Wm Patton’s father.
Miss Rebecca Ley arrives in Warren after completing piano harmony and cello courses at Dana Musical Institute. She will spend the summer with Mr. and Mrs. William Clarke on Reynolds Street and return to Dana Institute in the fall to resume studies and begin teaching in the city.
The Catherine Von Born Kensing ton will meet tomorrow evening with Miss Catherine Kraft of South Jefferson Street.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Heinrich of West North Street Mrs Kate Smith have returned from Pittsburg where they attended commencement at Duquesne College Ed ward A was among the graduates.
Mrs. Robert Jones of Pittsburg ends a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Kirk on Moody avenue, after returning Wednesday evening from Mercer with Mrs. Dunham Barton.
Miss France Brown of North Mercer Street will entertain the E T C club Friday afternoon at 2 30 oclock.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Westside will meet Thursday evening promptly at 8 oclock in the home of Mrs Edward Cavender.
Miss Katherine Burns of Lancaster arrives today to visit Miss Katherine Kirk of Highland Avenue.
The Daughters of Lydia and families will picnic at the park Friday evening at 6 30 in case of rain they will meet at the church.
A luncheon gathering for associates was presided over at the Country Club with plans for an afternoon of cards later in the day. The event focused on camaraderie and social activities within the Luncheon Pedro club.
The Scotland women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting Friday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs James S Hawkins. Full attendance is desired.
The Frances Willard Memorial W. C. T. U. will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at 8 o'clock replacing Friday. The event will take place at Bethany Lutheran church on East Washington street and all members are urged to attend.
The Central union of the W C T U will meet Friday at 8 p m at Mrs Arthur Sturton 714 Blaine street. Members please attend, with dues if possible. A paper on the press department and piano solos will be presented along with a short sing song. Press superintendent announces details.
New York ships depart today include President Grant for Hamburg Campelle for Rotterdam Cedric for Liverpool and Santa Ana for Marseilles. Arrivals expected Ocean ia from Palermo Pennsylvania from Hamburg Idaho from Hull and Washington from London.
The Valley of the Blessing Bible class will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Needler 829 Lathrop Street Friday evening at eight o'clock with C. H. Stewart as teacher.
Mrs John Rice of West Washing ton street will entertain the 1902 club Friday afternoon.
Penn council No 420 invites members and families to a Tuesday evening picnic supper at Cascade park on June 25 at 6 30.
A crowd of Southside young people will enjoy a hay ride to the home of Mr and Mrs Kane at Eastbrook on Friday evening. Eighteen couples will attend. They will leave the city at 7 30 o clock.
Miss Lena Follette of Erie with Mrs. L. W. Platt at Centennial street and Miss Mary Beaver of Greenville visiting Miss Grace McElhaney of Highland avenue shared honors at a ten cover breakfast at the park on Wednesday morning.
The board of directions of the YWC A will give an ice cream and strawberry social next Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Kirk on Moody avenue.
Mrs. Laura Linton of North Mill Street hosted a luncheon featuring unusually pretty table appointments. The event reflected careful hosting touches and an eye for stylish detail.
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