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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

29

Miss Shields Weds J Newell McKibben in Simple New Bedford Home

The wedding of Miss Florence Shields to J Newell McKibben occurred at the Shields home in New Bedford at noon on Thursday. The ceremony featured roses peonies and ferns with music by Miss Mary Caldwell and a solo by Arthur Shields. Rev T E Thompson officiated. They plan a wedding trip to Detroit and nearby. Both are local graduates with Mrs McKibben a teacher and Mr McKibben with Central Bank and Trust in Youngstown, where they will reside.

J. J. Shields New Bedford Florence Shields J. Newell McKibben J. N. McKibben Mary Caldwell McDonald Arthur Shields T. E. Thompson Presbyterian Church of New Bedford Pearl Anderson Russell Shields Detroit McKibben Central Bank and Trust Company of Youngstown

Kensington 8 O B Club Hosts Home Meeting

Mrs Forbes hosted the 8 0 B Kensington meeting at Ira Forbes' Cecil Avenue home to plan a Cascade park breakfast for Wednesday June 23 at 8 am. Guests Mrs Reuben Miller Mrs Francis Jones played piano and sang. Special guest Mrs Fred Pulford assisted by Mrs James Campbell in lunch. Next meeting at Mrs William McGrew’s home in two weeks.

8. O. B. Kensington Ira Forbes Cecil Avenue Cascade Park Reuben Miller Francis Jones Fred Pulford William McGrew McClelland Avenue

Sparkers for the Kiddies Fireworks and Flags Sale

Advertising notes offer 8 inch sparklers in boxes of 8 for 5 cents, 10 inch sparklers in boxes of 10 for 10 cents, 14 inch sparklers in boxes of 5 for 10 cents, 20 inch sparklers in boxes of 12 for 55 cents per dozen or 5 cents each. Repeating pistol for roll caps 50 cents, caps 5 cents. Silk flags in various sizes with pins for clothing attachment, up to 4 by 6 feet.

Dames of Malta to Institute Chapter Star of Liberty

A local chapter named Star of Liberty Sisterhood will be instituted Saturday with two sessions at 2 30 and 7 30. The Allegheny Sisterhood No 8 will send a 40 woman degree team arriving by Harmony car. Two state officers travel from Philadelphia to assist. Mrs Ella D Armour of Gardner organized the chapter. Guests come from Ellwood City and Sharon for a large 6 30 banquet at the First Baptist church.

The Dames of Malta Star of Liberty Sisterhood Allegheny Sisterhood Harmony Philadelphia Ella D. Armour Gardner Ellwood City Sharon First Baptist Church O'Colck

Davis Cook Wedding Takes Place At First Baptist Church

The marriage of Miss Lillian Davis and Harry Cook was held at 1 PM today at the First Baptist Church with Rev. F. B. McAllister officiating. The couple, both of Hillcrest Avenue, will reside there after a short trip. Miss Davis taught at Thaddeus Stevens School and Mr. Cook works for the B and O railroad.

Lillian Davis Fannie Davis Hillcrest Avenue Harry Cook First Baptist Church F. B. McAllister

Gregory Enters Officer Training School in Battle Creek

H. K. Gregory Jr son of Attor ney and Mrs Harry K Gregory of Wallace avenue left for Battle Creek Michigan to enter an officer training school. He has been at the Western Military academy near St Louis where he made an excellent record.

H. K. Gregory, Jr Harry K. Gregory Wallace Avenue Battle Creek Mich Gregory Western Military Academy St. Louis

Bay Family Annual Reunion At Mrs Kate Patton’s Home

Bay family members and many friends gathered Thursday afternoon for their annual reunion at Mrs. Kate Patton’s Oak Street home. More than sixty guests attended with Rev. and Mrs. A J Randles and Miss Margaret Houston among the special guests. An elaborate dinner was served at 12 30 with aides including Mrs James Chambers and Mrs Bert Wagner. Peonies and American beauty roses decorated the tables. The next Bay family reunion is set for June 17 1921 at the same location.

Kate Patton Oak Street Margaret Houston D. Thompson North Liberty Thompson James Chambers Bert Wagner Thomas Lindsay A. J. Randles Cyrus Dickson Charles Reynolds DeWitt Uber

Farewell party for Sam Silverman before Russia trip

Miss Irene Kocher hosted a Wednesday evening gathering on East Washington Street with music games and dancing. A late luncheon for 16 followed in the dining room attended by Mr and Mrs Monroe Lohr Mr and Mrs Thomas Fletcher Mr and Mrs Fred Robson Sam Sil verman Pete Hess Miss Margaret Quest Miss Pearl Choens Irene Kocher Elsie Leonard Anna Criswell Robert Eaton I Fleischman in Pittsburgh and Uniontown terminals.

Sam Silverman Russia Irene Kocher East Washington Street Monroe Lohr Thomas Fletcher Fred Robson Sam §&Ilverman Pete Hess Margaret Quest Pearl Choens Elsie Leonard Anna Criswell Pittsburgh Robert Eaton Uniontown I. Fleischman

Reunited Ladies league elects officers at home

An election of officers was held at Mrs. Margaret Dukes home on South Mill street. Della Hoover was elected president O G Crooks vice president Bertha Shafer secretary Maud Young treasurer Davis chaplain and Jessie Crooks press reporter. A social period followed with lunch served by the hostess and her two daughters. The next meeting will be at Cascade park in two weeks.

Reunited Ladies League Margaret Dukes South Mill Street Della Hoover O. G. Crooks Bertha Shafer Maud Young Davis Jessie Crooks Cascade Park

Alumni reunion plans for 1905 high school graduates

Commercial graduates of the High school class of 1905 are urged to attend a meeting with Academic classes from the same year on Monday evening June 21 at 8 o’clock in the Y M C A parlor. Final arrangements for the June 25 reunion banquet are discussed. If attendance is not possible, call Marion Woods at Bell 65 to arrange seating. A permanent alumni organization is hoped to be formed.

Marion Woods Bell

Thursday Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Streibs Home

Members of the Thursday Sewing Circle attend a Thursday afternoon meeting at the Grant avenue home of Mrs L Streib. Grace Streib Mary Elizabeth Bibson and Anna May Streib perform piano pieces during chats and fancy work. Lunch is served with help from Mrs Charles Streib. A Cascade Park picnic is planned in two weeks.

L. Streib Grant Avenue Grace Streib Mary Elizabeth Bibson Anna May Streib Charles Streib Cascade Park

Larkspur Kensington Hostess Plans Club Dinner

Mrs. Thomas Baskeyfield hosted the Larkspur Kensington at her Sycamore street home for a 12 o'clock dinner Thursday. Ten members and one guest, Mrs. Earl Van Meter, attended with help from her mother Mrs. Wallace Park. In two weeks the club will visit Mrs. Elmer Wilson on Bolt street.

Thomas Baskeyfield Larkspur Kensington Sycamore Street Earl van Meter Wallace Park Elmer Wilson Bolt Street

Alumni Return from Grove City Commencement

Mrs J E Drake of Park Avenue attended Grove City College commencement exercises and, as an alumnus, speaks enthusiastically about the institute's future prospects.

J. E. Drake Park Avenue Grove City Grove City College

Thirty-First Pizor-Emery Family Reunion Held Near Elliott's Mills

The thirty-first annual Pizor-Emery reunion met Thursday at George Gardner's home near Elliott's Mills despite poor weather. About 75 friends attended with speeches by Rev. Anderson Plaingrove W A Kerr Ellwood City and Bauman Pizor Slippery Rock. Officers elected include W O Kerr president Howard Pizor vice president Ola Crill secretary Lottie Steward corresponding secretary Sara Jane Wogan treasurer.

Pizor-Emery George Gardner Elliott’s Mills Rev. Anderson Plaingrove W. A. Kerr Ellwood City Bauman Pizor Slippery Rock P. O. Pizor California W. O. Kerr Howard Pizor Grant City Ola Crill New Castle Lottie Steward Mercer Sara Jane Wogan Charleson Columbus W. Kerr Hanna Waddinger Eliizabeth Rounds Harris A. R. Kerr Anderson Clarence Pizer Merread

Young Elder Young family reunion held at home

The annual reunion of William and Mary Ellen Elder Young descendants gathered Thursday at the old Youngstown road homestead with fifty guests. Officers elected were Thomas Young president C H Sankey vice president Mrs C S Brown secretary treasurer and Mrs Bell McCombs and Mrs Elma McCombs historians. Next year’s reunion set for the third Thursday in June at the same site.

William Mary Ellen Elder Young Youngstown Road C. E. Chapman C. D. Gorley C. S. Brown Bell McCombs Mary Rhodes Thomas §. Young C. H. Sankey Bell

Marriage Date Set by F. L. C. Club Honor Guest

Mrs. Lillian Davis fiancee of Harry Cook announced the wedding will take place Friday June 18 at the F. L. C. club meeting held in Miss Ella Wolford's South Bay street home. Special guests included Mrs. Jesse McCommon and Miss Mary Powell of Youngstown. A follow up meeting in two weeks at Mrs. Velma Cox’s Croton avenue home will be a shower for Mrs. Cook.

Lillian Davis Harry Cook F. L. C. Club Ella Wolford South Bay Street Jesse McCommon Mary Powell Youngstown Velma Cox Croton Avenue Cook

Lake Erie College marks 60th anniversary graduation

Mrs. George Treadwell of Wallace Avenue and Mrs. W. J. Marshall of Court Street return from Painesville Ohio where Lake Erie College held commencement exercises. Eleanor Marshall, daughter of Mrs. Marshall, graduates as part of the class. Mrs. Treadwell is the oldest graduate present, and her class was the first to complete the college course.

Painsville George Treadwell Wallace Avenue W. J. Marshall Court Street Lake Erie College Eleanor Marshall Treadwell

Rita Girls Attend Pleasant Evening at Atlantic Home

The Rita Girls gathered Thursday at Miss Mary McCormick s Atlantic avenue home with ten members present. Victrola music and dancing delighted the group as refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Joseph Maroney. Plans were made for a picnic supper on Thursday June 24 at Cascade Park. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs Joseph Travers s State street home.

Rita Mary McCormick Atlantic Avenue Joseph Maroney Cascade Park Joseph Travers State Street

Kensington Club Sees Prize Award At Meeting

Members of the 1914 Kensington met Thursday evening at Mrs. John Jenness east of Eastbrook Road. Kensington work and victrola music were the pastimes. The prize went to Mrs. Fred Deverell. The next gathering on Tuesday June 29 will be a Cascade Park picnic with husbands and families invited.

Kensington John Jenness Eastbrook Road Fred Deverell McCaughan Cascade Park

Miniskey Family Plans Move to Harrisburg

Mrs Lottie Miniskey and her daughter Minnie Ethel will move to Harrisburg to live with Frank Strominger Sr. Miss Tillie Miniskey stays to live with her uncle Joseph Miniskey in Adams street. Mrs Miniskey's sons will reside with their father George W. Miniskey at 505 Whippo street.

Lottie Miniskey Minnie Ethel Adams Street Harrisburg Minskey Frank Strominger, Sr West State Street Tillie Miniskey Joseph Miniskey

Miss Georgia Preston to Visit Relatives in Chevy Chase

Miss Georgia A. Preston of East Washington Street returns from Bellevue where she supervised public school music for a year. She will leave next week for Chevy Chase Maryland to spend a month with her brother and sister Mr. and Mrs. John L. Preston.

Georgia A. Preston East Washington Street Bellevue Chevy Chase, Md John L. Preston

Mrs Shreiber to Arrive to Visit Patterson Family

Mrs E W Shreiber and son Robert of Maywood Illinois will arrive this evening to visit her parents Mr and Mrs T A Patterson at 206 East Wallace Avenue. Mrs Shreiber formerly taught history at the local high school. Mr Shreiber is taking higher mathematics at the University of Chicago.

Shreiber E. W. Shreiber Robert Maywood T. A. Patterson East Wallace Avenue Elizabeth Patterson Chicago

Picnic Honors Miss Martha Ligo

Miss Martha Ligo was guest of honor at a basket picnic hosted by the Recorde r's office girls at Miss Jeanette Hutton's North Walnut street home. The farewell event accompanied her resignation to join William M. Munn's real estate office. Covers were laid for fourteen guests.

Martha Ligo Jeanette Hutton North Walnut Street Recorder’s Office Court House Miss Ligo William M. Munn

Mrs Covert Hosts Kensington Club Gathering at Home

Mrs James Covert of Park Avenue entertained members of the T T Kensington last evening. Special guests included Mrs Julia Earley and Mrs T D Clarke. Prizes went to Mrs William Hemphill and Mrs Frank Glasgow. Plans were made for a Cascade Park picnic in two weeks with husbands as guests. The serving committee included Mrs Walter Van Horn Mrs Elmer Lubber and Mrs Robert Grooms.

James Covert Park Avenue T. T. Kensington Julia Earley T. D. Clarke William Hemphill Frank Glasgow

Winona Kensington Club Meets at Treharne Home

At Mrs. Ernest Treharne’s Waldo Street residence last evening the Winona Kensington club gathered for a social meeting. Bride Mrs. Treharne received several china pieces from president Mrs. Joseph Dukes. Mrs. Treharne, formerly Miss Margaret Thomas, was hosted with lunch served by her mother Mrs. David Thomas. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Reese Price on Long Avenue in two weeks.

Ernest Treharne Waldo Street Joseph Dukes

Kensington hosts picnic planning at Winslow Avenue home

D. T. O. Kensington associates were entertained by Mrs. George Kennedy and associate hostess Mrs. Norman Morse last evening. Plans were laid for a Cascade Park picnic on July 15 with committee members Mrs. Rachael Clark, Mrs. William Patterson, and Mrs. Norman Morse. Refreshments were served with help from Misses Virginia and Katherine Morse.

D. T. O. Kensington Associates George Kennedy Winslow Avenue Norman Morse Cascade Park Rachael Clark William Patterson Virginia Katherine Morse

Miller Family Reelects Officers at 10th Cascade Park Reunion

Sixty Miller family members gather at Cascade Park for the 10th annual reunion. George Miller is chosen president, L. Wagner vice president, I. W. Miller treasurer, and L. Shaner secretary. Grace Woods selected table committee chair. Next reunion set for Cascade Park on the third Thursday in June 1921.

Miller Cascade Park George Miller L. L. Wagner I. W. Miller L. Shaner Grace Woods

Circle entertains members at East Washington home

Miss Irene Kocher hosted the 1919 Circle on East Washington Street last evening. Guests dined in the dining room with covers set for 16. Special guests included Miss Marie Straub and Paul Hill of Franklin. A July picnic is planned for Cascade Park on the third Thursday.

Irene Kocher East Washington Street Circle Marie Straub Ralph Annabel Paul Hill Franklin Cascade Park

Mayberrys Dyers and Cleaners hold Kennedy's Mills outing

C. W. Mayberry entertained his employer and families at Kennedy's Mills with a motor trip afternoon of sightseeing boating and bathing. Thirty seven people attended with lunch served by Mrs. Mayberry Miss Iva Mayberry Mrs. William Craig and Miss Madelin Craig at the camp.

C. W. Mayberry

Willing Workers Class Plans Picnic at Cascade Park

Members met at Mrs. James Shafer home on Croton avenue with twenty in attendance and special guest Mrs. Ward Pisor. They planned a picnic at Cascade Park for the last Tuesday in June with husbands as special guests.

James Shafer Croton Avenue Ward Pisor Cascade Park

Tenth Annual W B Graham Family Reunion Planned

The W. B. Graham family reunion gathers July Fourth at Dewey Park on Sharon streetcar line with about 150 members expected. R. O C. Smith Henry Cross and Hugh Graham lead the organizing committee.

W. B. Graham Butler Akron New Castle Dewey Park Sharon Street R. O C. Smith Henry Cross Hugh Graham

Allen Couple Return From Wedding Trip at 108 Quest Street

Mr and Mrs Charles Koy Allen have returned from their wedding trip and will be at home to friends after June 25 at 108 Quest street. They visited Cleveland Buffalo and other points of interest.

Charles Koy’ Allen Quest Street Cleveland Buffalo

Francis Family Attends Buffalo General Hospital Commencement

Mr and Mrs Thomas Francis of Reynolds street return from Buffalo where their daughter Mildred Francis graduates with honors. She will remain in Buffalo for the present.

Thomas Francis Reynolds Street Buffalo Buffalo General Hospital Mildred Francis

Genoca Club Holds Luncheon Then Theatre Party

Genoca Club hosted a 1:00 pm luncheon at the Elk’s Club on Thursday with six members attending. The club announced meetings are suspended until September.

Elk’s Club Genoca Club

Grand Opera Stars Deliver Splendid Penn Theatre Concert

last evening's program at the Penn Theatre featured Grand Opera stars May Peterson Ellen Rumsey Clarence Whitehill and Allen McQuhae in a diverse set from Pagliacci to Rigoletto Their encores and the finale quartet drew enthusiastic praise from a large New Castle audience Harry Baker accompanied the singers on piano The Penn Theatre management earns credit for staging a superior musical event with strong performances and poised audience rapport.

Penn Theatre Molly Brannigan May Peterson Ellen Rumsey Clarence Whitehill Allen McQuhae New Castle Harry Baker

McCreary Family Reunion Held at Eastbrook Home

The McCreary reunion gathered 53 relatives at T. W. Houston's Eastbrook home on a Thursday. Attendees included guests from Youngstown, Poland, and nearby areas around Eastbrook.

Hazen Family Attends Detroit Graduation Exercises

H W Hazen of Euclid avenue travels to Detroit this week for the South Eastern High School graduation ceremonies on Tuesday evening June 22. His daughter Miss M Evelyn Hazen is listed as a member of the graduating class.

H. W. Hazen Euclid Avenue Detroit South Eastern High School M. Evelyn Hazen

Miss Della Moore Hosts Visit With Aunt in Farrell

Miss Della Moore of Farrell visits her aunt Mrs. Jennie Sample in this city as a guest.

Della Moore Farrell Jennie Sample

Dorcus Class Hosts Meeting At Cascade Street Home

Miss Margaret Brown entertained the Dorcus Class at her Cascade street home last evening. After a brief business session, lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs Abe Kildoo. In two weeks the class plans an all day quilting bee and luncheon at Maude Frey's home on Galbreath avenue.

Margaret Brown Dorcus Cascade Street Abe Kildoo Maude Frey Galbreath Avenue

Picnic change for Sewing Circle rain date

In case of rain the Thursday Sewing Circle picnic scheduled for Thursday July 1 at Cascade Park moves to the home of Mr and Mrs L E Pyle on East Washington street.

Cascade Park

Picnic Supper by First M. E. Church Class

Pr Beal's Class of the First M. E. Church will host a picnic supper at Cascade Park this evening starting 6 30. Proceeds support church activities.

Dunn Family Reunion at Cascade Park Date

The Dunn family plans its annual reunion at Cascade Park on June 24, marking the anniversary of Samuel Dunn's birth.

Dunn Cascade Park Samuel Dunn

Negro Woman's New Responsibilities Lecture at St. Luke's

Miss Hazel Mountain will speak Friday evening June 18 at St. Luke's Church on The Negro Woman's New Responsibilities under the YWCA auspices. Miss Mary Dillard will play the organ, the audience will sing America, and Mrs. Blanche Dillard will introduce the speaker. The Star Spangled Banner closes the program.

Hazel Mountain St. Luke’s Church Mary Dillard America Blanche Dillard

Mary Schlotter Attends Coronpolis High School Graduation

Miss Mary Schlotter of South Jefferson Street visits Coronpolis for the high school graduation exercises and plans to visit relatives in Pittsburgh and Elizabeth before returning home.

Mary Schlotter South Jefferson Street Coronpolis Pittsburgh Elizabeth

Mrs Marstellar and Daughter Visit Bovards

Mrs. Martha Marstellar and her daughter Miss Annie of Farrell recently were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bovard of this city.

Martha Marstellar Annie of Farrell Frank Bovard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Shields Mrs. Forbes Metzlers Washington St Victrola IV Victor Mather Bres E. Wesh. St Davis-Cook Sccool Bay Reunion Reunite Ladies League Larkspur Pizor Emery Reunion Harrisburg, Pa Chevy Chase Winona Kensington D D. T. O. Kensington Graham Penn McCreary T. W. Houston Eastbrook Poland Herb D. McGoun Universal Market Co S. Mill Street Tbs Universal Market Gordon Shirt Shop Bates Street Cooper Lewis Richmond Bowling Green the Gordon Shirt Shop Leslie Hotel
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