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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1917

Page

15

Many Parties Honor Bride Elect Vesta Snyder of Hazelcroft

A series of pre nuptial events for Miss Vesta Snyder of Hazelcroft avenue, fiancee of Lowell Waldo King of Salem Ohio, begins with a dinner at the Elks club hosted by Misses Glenoa and Marjorie House of Delaware avenue. Lillian Sarver hosts a Kensington on Tuesday afternoon and Verna Fulkerson plans a YWCA dinner for friends on Wednesday evening.

Vesta Snyder Hazelcroft Avenue Lowell Waldo King Salem Glenoa Marjorie House Delaware Avenue Elks’ Club Lillian Sarver Fairmont Avenue Verna Fulkerson Missons

Pleasant Social Event At Edwards Home In South Mercer

A Friday evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Edwards on South Mercer street drew guests from Ellwood City and the local area. Music featured the National Quartet of Ellwood City with solos and duets by local residents and a recitation by W A Johns. Refreshments were served at the close.

Thomas Edwards South Mercer Street Ellwood City National Quartet Bert Reed John Rogers W. A. Johns W. E

Mrs Ellison Hosts 72nd Birthday Party

On Green street Mrs. Samuel EB Ellison celebrated her 72nd birthday with a Saturday evening party. Patriotic colors and peonies along with orange blossoms adorned the event. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brinker Mr. and Mrs. Long and Mrs. Ramsey and daughter of Youngstown.

Samuel EB. Ellison Green Street William Wilson Harry Brinker Long Ramsey Youngstown

Bans Published for Mary McCreary Edward Alee Marriage

Bans were posted at St Marys church on Sunday morning announcing the forthcoming marriage of Miss Mary McCreary and Edward Alee. The couple plan a ceremony in the near future.

St. Mary’s Church Mary McCreary Edward Alee

Unexpected Club Social Hosted by Gregorys

Mr and Mrs H K Gregory of Wallace avenue invite the Unexpected club to a 6 30 Thursday evening gathering at their home for a social event with members and guests expected.

H. K. Gregory Wallace Avenue

Reunions Highlight This Week's Calendar

A dense list of reunions and club events appears for Monday through Friday around Cascade park and local streets. Notable gatherings include Magee and Lenora reunions, various Kensington and North Hill clubs, high school alumni banquet, Red Cross sewing, and Y M C A Stitch awhile dinner.

Highland Book Club Charles Montgomery Wallace Avenue O. T. Kensington Alex McCullum Delaware Avenue Red Cross Marie Wilson North Jefferson Street Stitch Y. M. C. A. Myers Cascade Park Patterson George Patterson Eastbrook Circle W. P. Cahill Lusk-McVey _ reunion Margaret New Wilmington-Bethel Road Emanon Frank Robinson Walnut Street Art Club Westside Patrick Thornton Oak Leaf Margaret Harkless N. H. P. Kensington Edward Johnston East Falls Street Mark Rodgers Boyles Avenue Wilbur McCullough Mahoning Book Club G. C. Brant Clayton Street Miller Emery Pizor Howard Pizor Grant City

Guild Picnic Set for Cas cade Park This Friday

The American Woman's Guild annual picnic will be at Cas cade park on Friday at noon. Those unable to attend should notify Mrs. E. C. Morrow by Thursday morning. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Morrow Mrs. J. A. Wilson Mrs. Howard Reynolds and Mrs. J. H. Carpenter.

American Woman's Guild Cascade Park E. C. Morrow Morrow J. A. Wilson Howard Reynolds J. H. Carpenter

Luncheon Bridge Club Plans Wednesday Country Club Meet

The Luncheon Bridge Club will meet at the Country Club at 1 o'clock Wednesday. Committee members Mrs. J. P. H. Cunningham and Miss Carrie Crawford request all attendees to notify the club by early that morning.

J. P. H. Cunningham Carrie Crawford

Wallace family attend graduation at Wellesley College

Dr and Mrs R A Wallace of North Jefferson street travel to Wellesley Mass to witness the commencement exercises. Their daughter Lilian Wallace is one of the graduates while Marian Wallace is enrolled as a student.

R. A. Wallace North Jefferson Street Wellesley Mass Wellesley College Lilian Wallace Marian

Local Singer Howard Wylie Finds Success in California

Wylie son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Wylie of East Washington street has lived in Los Angeles for a year and earns praise in musical circles. He is a tenor and serves as soloist at Wilshire Boulevard Christian Church. On June 6 he aided Miss Eunice Abernathy at a Hollywood high school recital and has appeared in several musical plays.

Howard McCreary Wylie Alfred Wylie East Washington _ street Los Angeles Cal Wylie Wilshire Boulevard Christian Church Eunice Abernathy Hollywood

Family group returns from Philadelphia commencement trip

Mrs. James Ward Reis and family travel with Harriet Elizabeth Earl Margaret and Mr and Mrs Percy L Craig to Philadelphia for Baldwin school Bryn Mawr commencement where Elizabeth Reis and Craig daughters graduate.

Philadelphia James Ward Reis Harriet Elizabeth Percy L. Craig Earl Margaret Baldwin School Bryn Mawr Elizabeth Reis Miss Craig

Mrs Beattie and daughters Visit Mossman Family

Mrs. George Hamilton Beattie and her daughters Mary Jane and Sophia Elizabeth of Cleveland arrived for a month with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mossman of Young street. Her sister Miss Ruth Mossman, also visiting, will return to Cleveland on Tuesday as she has been located there for some time.

George Hamilton Beattie Mary Jane Sophia Elizabeth Cleveland Charles Mossman Young Street Ruth Mossman L. A. Stiles Pittsburg Helen Campbell Fredonia Harry Lackey Croton Avenue J. W. Flahergty North Mercer Street Syracuse N. Y Jeff Hinkson Lois North Bay Street Grove City Kathleen Jenkins Frances Jenkins North Beaver Street David Alison New Brighton Druscilla Thompson John Thompson Vaughn Bell Gary Ind C. H. Achlicher Bartram Avenue Sarah Jane Ralph Francis Walter Warren, C E. W. Skinner Helen Speese New Castle Emma Winger Wilmington Wharton Potter County Clyde Platts Les E. J. Thompson Henry Thompson Epworth Street Thompson Elsie McKnight Amy Reynolds Avalon Clement D. Parker H. G. Preston Co Kansas City New Castle Association National Association of Credit Men Wm. Reiber Wilmington Road Emma Kelley Long Avenue Charles Reiber Clifton W. Va Stephen Mitchell Dressler Oven Company Zanesville, O

Kensington Picnic Set for Cascade Park Tuesday

The Kensington group will hold a picnic at Cascade Park Tuesday at 12 30. Members should bring dishware and silver. If rain occurs the gathering will move to Mrs. Charles T Metzler residence on Centennial Street.

Kensington Cascade Park Charles T. Metzler Centennial Street

North Hill Kensington Red Cross Sewing Hostess Plans

Mrs. H. C. Harper of Wallace Avenue will host the North Hill Kensington Tuesday afternoon at 2 30. The event is a Red Cross sewing gathering and members are asked to bring old Turkish towels muslin and linen.

H. C. Harper Wallace Avenue North Hill Kensington Red Cross

Mrs H W Michaels Hosts East Side Needlecraft Club

Mrs H W Michaels of Bell Avenue will entertain the East Side Needlecraft club on Wednesday afternoon replacing Friday. Members are to take the 1:30 Sharon car to the gathering.

H. W. Michaels Bell Avenue East Side Needlecraft Club Sharon

Dr and Mrs Dean Return From New York Trip

Dr and Mrs H G Dean of North Jefferson street have returned from an automobile trip to New York and from attending the A M A convention. They also motored through the New England states after the convention.

H. G. Dean North Jefferson Street New York New England

Harrisburg and New Jersey visitors conclude Fairfield visit

Mrs. Harry Huber of Harrisburg and Mrs. Clarence B. Keiser of Elizabeth New Jersey have concluded a visit to Dr. and Mrs. D R. Harris of Fairfield Avenue.

Harry Huber Harrisburg Clarence B. Keiser Elizabeth, N. J D. R. Harris Fairfield Avenue

Marriage License Granted in Beaver for Smith and Ferrenberg

A marriage license was granted in Beaver to Clyde James William Smith of New Castle and Blanche Minnie Ferrenberg of Sharon.

Beaver Clyde James William Smith New Castle Blanche Minnie Ferrenberg Sharon

Sunday Visitors Stay With Mrs Smith In Laurel Avenue

Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert James of Pittsburg who spent the weekend at the home of Mrs. Eunice Smith on Laurel Avenue.

Herbert James Pittsburg Eunice Smith Laurel Avenue

Visiting Grandparents

Little Miss Virginia Knox of Northeast visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wagner in Court.

Virginia Knox Northeast Ira Wagner Court Street

James Reis Leaves Boston Tech for Maine Camp

James Reis of Boston Tech has finished a brief visit with his mother Mrs. James Ward Reis and departed for Maine to spend the summer at the Tech camp.

James Reis Boston Tech James Ward Reis Maine Tech

Embroidery Circle Hosts Tureen Luncheon Friday

Mrs Clyde Gibson of Fairfield Avenue will entertain the Embroidery Circle with a tureen luncheon at 1 o'clock Friday.

Clyde Gibson Fairfield Avenue

On Fishing Trip Leaves Two Men for Canada

J. P. H. Cunningham and Jared Reis departed for a fishing trip to Canada, taking no other details and signaling a brief excursion away from daily duties.

J. P. H. Cunningham Jared Reis Canada

Misses Rubel Moore and Johnston to Yellowstone for Summer

Grace Rubel Neva Moore and Elizabeth Johnston of this city travel to Yellowstone Park and will reside at the Geyser Camp for the season.

Grace Rubel Neva Moore Elizabeth Johnston City Yellowstone Park Geyser Camp

Queen Sewing Circle to Gather for All Day Meeting

Mrs. Alice DeArment of Walnut Street will entertain the Queen Sewing Circle at an all day meeting Thursday.

Queen Sewing Circle Alice DeArment Walnut Street

No Name Club Meets At Miss Snyder’s Home

Miss Maude Snyder of Sheridan Avenue will entertain the No Name club on Wednesday evening, hosting members for an informal gathering.

Maude Snyder Sheridan Avenue

O. T. Kensington to entertain Thursday afternoon

Mrs. Alex McCullan of Delaware avenue will host O. T. Kensington Thursday at 2:30 in the afternoon.

O. T. Kensington Alex McCullan Delaware Avenue

Luncheon for Royal Club Hostess Mrs James George

Mrs James George will entertain the Royal club with a 1 o'clock lunch at the YWCA Friday.

James George Royal Club

East Side Book Club Gathering Planned

Mrs Arch Huffman of 707 Chestnut Street will entertain the East Side Book Club on Wednesday afternoon for a social gathering and discussion.

E East Side Book Club Arch Huffman Chestnut Street East Side Book Club

Elcayia Club Hosts Mrs Cromwell's Tuesday Evening

Mrs William Cromwell of North Street will entertain the Elcayia club on Tuesday evening at her home in a social gathering featuring members and light refreshments.

Elcayia Club William Cromwell North Street Lelcayia Club

Bible Classes Gather Across Homes This Tuesday

The Laura Young Bible class will meet at 1325 East Washington Tuesday at 2 30 led by Mrs Preston with Miss McKee teaching. The Ucalite Bible class led by Mrs Foulke will meet at 320 East Wallace Avenue Tuesday at 7 45. Business of importance to be transacted and all members are requested to attend.

Laura Young S. M. Black East Washington Street Preston Miss McKee Ucalite Foulke J. C. Fleming East Wallace Avenue

Religious and Fraternal Circles Hold June Meetings and Notices

The article lists transfers for the First Methodist beginners advancing to the primary department and notes upcoming Junior League, Kings Daughters, Bible class, Social Union, and Anderson Circle gatherings. Meetings cover Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning, Thursday afternoon, and an officer election with Mrs. John Emery hosting at 412 Park Avenue.

Margaret Stoddard Helen M. Heckert James R. Sheller Esther Carhart John F. Kissinger Harriet M. Winger James C. Sankey Edgar S. Beale Wade O. Sallaz Elizabeth L. Fink Pauline R. Middleton Frances J. Sweet Chris E. Cole Catherine L. Preston Edith L. Clark Ruth A. McComb Thelma A. Baker Agustha J. Shumway John N. Stone Margaret C. Morris Ruth A. Kurtz William M. McIver Evelyn R. Garvin Dorothy J. Reinhart Mary M. Adams Mildred G. Campbell Harry E. Layton Helen M. Zahniser Wayne H. Harper King’s Daughters H. E. Zerner Boyles Avenue Kait Red Crosss Cascade Park Social Union J. A. Breckenridge Wallace Avenue Anderson Circle John Emery Park Avenue

Women's Guild Meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church

A general meeting of the Women’s Guild will be held in the guild rooms on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30. All members are asked to attend.

Women’s Guild of the Trinity Episcopal Church

Local residents share visits and life events across towns

Personal mentions describe W. H. Marker visiting the city, residents visiting relatives in Fredonia, Pittsburg, and Croton avenue, and trips to Grove City Wharton Potter county Gary Ind and Zanesville Ohio. Births illnesses moves and career changes are noted among families.

YWCA Notes on Meetings and Picnics

The Rae Muirhead Business Girls club plans a supper and meeting tomorrow night. A first aid class for beginners meets with Dr John Foster in charge in Dr McLaughry's absence. The Polly Annas annual picnic was at Cascade Park and the Wewantyas held an indoor association picnic. Miss Ruth Worrall left for Rochester New York for the summer. Harlansburg high school alumni had a reunion at the YWCA Saturday evening with twenty seven attendees.

Rae Muirhead McLaughry John Foster Cascade Park Wewantyas Ruth Worrall Rochester,. Y Harlansburg High School

Dinner and Parlor Program Noted After Meal

The passage describes a group present at a meal in the dining room who then conducted an engaging program in the parlor, highlighting social activity and hospitality of the event.

South Side W. C. T. U. Meeting at Sutton Street Home

The South Side W. C. T. U. will meet at Mrs. Elmore's Sutton Street home Tuesday at 7:30 PM to plan Flower Day and other tasks. All members are urged to attend.

Eighteen Graduates at Slippery Rock Model High School

Eighteen students of Slippery Rock Model High School graduated last Friday evening in Normal Chapel. Diplomas were presented by Superintendent Roy G. Leslie of Lawrence County. The salutatory was delivered by Miss Ida Cooper and the valedictory by Rose Morrow. An address was given by Supt. W. D. Gamble of Sharon. Music was by the Normal Orchestra.

Slippery Rock Model High School Normal Chapel Roy G. Leslie Lawrence County Ida Cooper Rose Morrow W. D. Gamble Sharon Normal Orchestra

Will View Stock On Jordan Farm

With favorable weather indicators point to a large New Castle delegation for livestock day at Rev. Charles H. Jordan’s farm in Washingtownship near 2 p.m. speakers include Lt. Gov. Frank B. McClain and Agriculture Secretary Charles E. Patton along with Prof. Tomhave and E. S. Bayard. The gathering aims to promote stock raising and feeding in Pennsylvania. Rev. Jordan owns 250 white faced steers and about 75 Duroc hogs and will answer questions on his methods.

New Castle Charles H. Jordan Pennsylvania Jordan

Miss O'Brien Awarded Record Breach of Promise Verdict

In New York on June 18 Miss Honora May O'Brien was awarded 22 500 damages in a breach of promise suit against octogenarian banker John H Manning. The jury split the award 200 000 for compensatory and 25 000 for punitive damages after she sued for 1 000 000. Manning's counsel seeks to set aside the verdict with a Wednesday hearing.

New York Long Island City Supreme Court Honora May O’brien John H. Manning Miss O’brien Ireland Manning Iss O'Brien

Buick stolen in Youngs report cites Ohio plate 173806

Police report filed last night of a Buick with Ohio license 173806 stolen in Youngs. No further details on suspects or location provided in the fragment.

Ohio Youngstown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Metzler United States East Washington Street Book Club B. F. Butler L. D Joseph Pressel Etna Street Alice Lowers Monroe Street Magee D. C Park H. A. D. Club Hazel Frethy Blaine Street H.C. Harper John Mce- Millin Wabash Avenue Walton-Armstrong J. Q. Baker Scott Township Mathers Cunningham Park Rita Club Gertrude O’laughlin West Washington Street Needlecraft Mary Warnock Superior Street James Jamison Jones Street Country Club Fred Flowers Woodrow Kensington Anna Sergeant Helen Florence Stroble Galbraith Avenue Double Six F. M. Fox Sixth Street American Woman’s Guild Mill St J. N. Euwer Euwer’s California North Hill East Side Needlecraft First Methodist W. H. Marker McKeesport Frank Thompson Seventh Ward Robert Clark Wiggins F. A. Hover Y. W. C. A. Notes Copenhagen Paris Brown Hamilton Co W.C. T. U. and South Side Union Model High School Jordan Farm Washington Township
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