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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
3
The marriage of Miss Florence A Badger and George B Wagner was solemnized Tuesday at noon at the bride's home in Portersville Pennsylvania. Rev A J Randles officiated with a ceremony before ferns and flowers. The couple will reside on DuShane street in this city.
Forty six guests attended the luncheon-bridge at the New Castle Field Club on Tuesday hosted by Mrs. Edwin Crawford and Mrs. Cam Liebendorfer. An elaborate 1 pm menu and garden flowers decorated the tables. High bridge scores went to Miss Tpagene Gillespie and Mrs. Fanlie D. Gormley. Out of town guests included Mrs. C Ed Goodman of Richmond Virginia Miss Sue Keily of Vicksburg Mississippi Mrs J H Rockwell of Wellsville and others from Pittsburgh Cambridge Springs Beaver Falls and more.
Miss Sara Josephine Blair of Rochester Pa and Ira Kenneth Ogan of New Brighton were married Tuesday at 12 30 PM at the Epworth M E church parsonage with Rev Homer B Davis officiating.
West Grant street hosted a Tuesday birthday party for Marjorie Pattison as she marked her seventh year. About twenty guests enjoyed lawn games and contests followed by refreshments in the dining room with a pink and white cake, seven candles, and gift presents. Special guests included Mrs. Jack Travers Mrs. Joseph Travers and Mrs. Stanley Reese.
At the Federation of Women's Clubs meeting the group voted to study creating a club house and appointed Mrs Charles Greer as committee chair. A loving cup will be awarded at the Dahlia show and a $5 prize named for Mrs I B Griffith at the Rose show June 24 25. Reports from committees were strong and the Neighborhood House charter was received. Plans to form a junior section in the fall are under way.
The Field Club hosted a charming spring dance Tuesday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Crawford Hoyt of Winter avenue in honor of Mrs. Frank G. Noyes of Napa California. The ballroom featured peonies and gladiola with pink roses on tall baskets plus an elaborate supper for 150 guests. Out of town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Franklin M. G. McIntosh of Franklin and Mrs. Harvey Childs of Pittsburgh.
New Castle Glee Society invites members to Friday July 4 at Harlansburg camp. All active and honorary members must register by June 28 for transportation. A schedule of games and races will entertain guests.
Mr and Mrs J P Hervey of Boyles avenue traveled from Rochester Pennsylvania where they attended Rochester high school graduation exercises Their daughter Kathryn Hervey was valedictorian and received a four year scholarship to Pitt University
The Central W C T U plans a Friday evening meeting at the Y M C A to discuss the Rose mission and organize activities. Members will finalize plans and outreach for the mission project.
The Sulphur Vapor baths on 5 percent South Mercer street are open and offering usual treatments by a lady masseur, with services continuing as listed.
Miss Anna A Keeler niece of Mr and Mrs John Griffin wed Raymond J Travers son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Travers at St Marys church officiated by Rev Fr Guinaugh Alliquippa. Bride in ivory satin georgette pearls carried brides roses and valley lilies. Best man Vincent Travers brides maid Catherine Guinaugh wore peach crepe butterfly roses. A wedding breakfast followed at the Griffin home. The couple plans a two week motor trip and will reside on Laurel Avenue after. Out of town guests listed from Youngstown Akron and Woodlawn.
Mae Wendt became Harold Barth’s bride in a noon ceremony at Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Wendt’s home in Katherine. The bride wore white crepe with white roses and valley lilies. The couple will reside with Mae’s parents after a southern honeymoon. Guests included Mrs. Barth, Rocher Contracting’s staff, and several relatives from Ohio.
A run of social club notices lists gatherings and members across multiple groups including E. O. W. club at Cascade Park, Reading Circle of 1906, Wade Mecum Club, Daughters of Lydia, Modern 500 Club, West Side Club, C and G Club, B. A. W. Club, O. B. F. Club, Rita Girls, Happy Six Club, Elwilda Kensington, 1924 Romus Club, G. W. C. Club, J. M. Club, E. T. W. Club, S. O. B. Kensington, L. E. 500 Club and their hostesses and streets.
Miss Marie Forest presented her piano students in a two evening recital at Second U P church. Participants included Dorothy Belles Dorothy Boughter Frances Burrows Lucille Covert Christine De Garbo Virginia Nielsen Evelyn Moore Ruth Leslie Gretchen Myers Irene Jinks Irene Parks Luella Miriam Rigby Margaret Richards Mildred Rogers Jean Remley Helen Ross Alice Rick Mary Beck Virginia Sanford Eunice Marian Woodcock Audrey Nedra Baker Claudia Boughter Hazel Bergland Blodwen Davis Lillian Dorsey Albert Hoke Alerbe Hyde Kenneth Moore Austrid Nelson Thelma Remley Margaret Smith Gertrude Wolfe Thelma Woods.
Mr and Mrs W C Rea of West Washington announce the marriage of daughter Mildred V Rea to Marshall M Tuckes of Houston Texas. The ceremony was June 19 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ziveck with Rev Andrews officiating. The home was decorated with carnations and roses. The bride wore a light green gown and carried a carnation bouquet. An informal reception followed.
Vocal students from Samuel Lewis will perform in a recital at his studio 714 Blaine Street on Thursday evening June 19 with Mrs. Winifred Lewis Scott at the piano. Participants include Martha Sweet Ruth Lewis Mofanwy Lewis Will D Williams Mrs. Howard Platt Meehan Joseph Strubater Lillian Andrews Blowden Lewis and Arthur Thomas.
Miss Thelma McClelland of Hamilton Street and Clem Gardner son of Mr and Mrs W L Gardner of Hamilton Street married at seven o clock mass in St Marys.
The ceremony was held this morning with Miss Rose Uhl and Pete Carson in attendance. A wedding breakfast for forty followed at the bride’s sister Mrs. F. J. Fehrenbach’s home on Hamilton Street. Mr. and Mrs. Gartner will reside on Pearson Street with out of town guests Mrs. Rigby of Pittsburgh Mrs. Nene of Youngstown and Miss Vera McClelland of Butler.
Miss Myrtle Biddle, whose marriage to Carl McCracken is set for June 26, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Frank Eckles in Pennsylvania Avenue home. Twenty guests attended as music and dancing filled the evening, with numerous gifts presented to the honoree and pink and white refreshments served by Mrs. Owen Sullivan and Miss Lillian Weidel.
Mrs Willard Belknap and Mrs E A Belknap of Highland avenue co hosted a tureen luncheon for the West Side Needlecraft associates at their home on Tuesday. Garden flowers formed the centerpiece and 16 covers were arranged. Special guests were Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Cavender. In two weeks Miss George Jackson and Mrs Cavender will host another luncheon.
At a Cascade Park breakfast session on Tuesday morning Hart Queen Esther members elected for the year include Virginia Mayberry as president Ruth McCaskey as vice president Myrna Stitzinger as treasurer and corresponding secretary Ella Reynolds as recording secretary Mrs Freda Drum as mite box secretary Lenore Goodges as literature secretary Mildred Boyd as tithe secretary Grace Patterson as supplies and C M Grace as evangelism.
Ronald Whittaker entertained several boys at a swimming party and picnic at Lakewood Tuesday in honor of Edward Teets who leaves soon with his parents for California. The boys visited Lakewood for swimming and boating and a picnic supper followed. Those present included Edward Teets, Billy McBride, Billy Burns, Clark Johnston and Ronald Whittaker.
After graduation exercises at New Castle Hospital on Tuesday evening, the class was treated to a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs W J Watson on Delaware Avenue. Miss Martha Watson belonged to the graduating group and helped host the event alongside her mother.
Members of the Patterson circle of First Presbyterian church gathered for their annual picnic in Cascade Park Tuesday evening. Covers were set for 20 guests and a central basket of flowers adorned the table. After dinner park amusements followed. Committee members were Misses Erma Lostetter Ethel Richards and Esther Fisher.
Mrs Anna Glover entertained F L C Club members at breakfast in the park on Tuesday morning Eight guests attended and enjoyed the park amusements The next regular meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs R G Cole of Electric Street
James Captains and his son Edward of Moody avenue are visiting his brother at Mt. Vernon Ohio for the week and expect to return home by week’s end.
The Ladies Scottish club meeting set for Thursday at Mrs Roy Davis home on Reynolds Street has been postponed until further notice.
Wednesday morning the marriage of Miss Margaret J. Ault and Lloyd L. Dripps occurred in the office of J. Lee Cooper. Lloyd is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dripps of Wampum.
Felix the Cat fills an important role in the Penn program this week with a new comic that carries a strong moral. The White Sister starring Lillian Gish is highlighted as the major feature, praised as a landmark film this year. An interpretative prologue performance includes Ruth Drescher Rebekah Crawford Albert Genkinger and Clinton Ward with selections from Rock of Ages and By the Waters of Minnetonka.
James Kent of Norwood Avenue announces the marriage of his daughter Miss Anna Harbron Kent to Paul A. Welsh son of Mr and Mrs John R Welsh of Greenwood Lodge The ceremony was held at the bride's home on Tuesday afternoon June 17 at 3 30 officiated by Rev C J Williamson Highland U P church
Miss Rose E. Morrow and Walter E. Fox, both of Pittsburgh, were married at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Epworth M. E. church parsonage with Rev. Homer B. Davis officiating.
Mr and Mrs Howard Dyson and daughters Marjory and Dorothy of Rushville Illinois are house guests of Mr and Mrs James T Ray on Wallace Avenue.
The annual Enoch McCreary reunion will be held Thursday June 26 at Lincoln Park in Youngstown Ohio. Attendees are expected to gather for the community event honoring longtime members of the Enoch and McCreary families.
Members of the Nidus Luncheon Club will be guests of Mrs. W. A. Stritmater at a 1 o'clock luncheon at the park Friday.
Mrs John Wettich of Crawford avenue will entertain members of the A Musia Club at her home Friday afternoon.
A marriage license was issued in Pittsburgh today for John W Patterson of this city and Miss Mary H Blair of McKeesport Pa.
The regular meeting will be held Thursday in the hall. Arrangements for the Bradford convention on June 24 25 and 26 will be completed. Representatives with unsigned credentials should bring them to be signed at this meeting.
Section F of the U S R C of Third United Presbyterian church will meet Friday June 20 at the home of Mrs Emma Magee East Washington street.
The Dorcas class of Epworth M E church met at Mrs. Roy Newton's home with 30 members attending. They set a Lakewood cottage picnic for July 15 and were assisted by Mrs. Elton Sutton Mrs. Charles Nicholson Mrs. Jessie Cochran and Mrs. J Hogue during refreshments.
The Section Seven Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ben Reed at 2 o'clock. The event is planned at 135 Park Avenue.
Berean Bible class will gather Friday at 2 30 PM at 218 North Walnut Street. Mrs Rodgers leads and Miss Annette McKee teaches at the meeting hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Hogue.
Dainty refreshments followed the session as members plan the next meeting for July 15 at the home of Mrs. Mildred Campbell, 306 County Line Street. Mrs Meyers and Mrs James Campbell to assist as hostesses.
Mrs James Murphy of Sewickley visits relatives in the city. Births announced for Karidis family on Highland avenue and Day family in Shenango Valley hospital. William Alfred Boyd named for new arrival. Ram sey remains critically ill at Milton street home. Lot Dorcy becomes bill clerk for Pennsylvania Railroad freight office. Numerous residents visit Cleveland, Detroit, or Pittsburgh. Temporary moves noted for Pitcairn and Whitlock families.
Prof. Dan Reese Ford and Stan ford Jones of Warren Ohio spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. John Evans of South Mill Street. Prof. Ford served as an adjudicator in the big Eisteddfod at Youngstown.
A concise maxim notes that using time wisely yields better outcomes than idle moments. It highlights value in purposeful work over wasted hours.
Winnpesaukee campfire of Central Christian church to help at Rescue Mission kiddies annual picnic in Cascade Park. Fifteen members plus guardian Mrs Dean McCall to meet at the park 5 a m. Special guests included Mrs H H Sturdy Mrs Geo Watson and Mrs Kissinger.
A Welsh tea party hosted last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Davis Garfield avenue under the Welsh American Women's club auspices proved successful. Proceeds will be used for the.
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