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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Enn R Webber hosted a seventh wedding anniversary gathering on Neshannock Avenue with an informal evening. Five hundred and three tables were played and prizes awarded to Mrs Paul LaVeen Mrs Wayne Southworth and Charles Ritzell. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Paul LaVeen and Mr and Mrs Charles Ritzell of Beaver Falls.
Mrs James Jones entertained guests at her Katherine Street home Thursday afternoon honoring Mrs Nathan Kelly and daughter Winifred of Albuquerque New Mexico formerly of this city A handkerchief shower was given and peonies and roses decorated the room Mrs Howard Kelly and Mrs Charles Shoaf assisted with serving the honored guests plan to spend the summer with Mrs Edward Kelly on Pennsylvania Avenue
To celebrate the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Clarence Tindall of East New Castle a party was held at their home. Guests enjoyed social chat and music with refreshments. gifts were presented to the couple. Attending were Rev and Mrs William Sweezy and daughter Della Baden. Samuel Baker Sr. Mrs Margaret Tindall. and many others including Mr and Mrs Henry Tindall, Mr and Mrs William Sankey, Mr and Mrs Thomas Kennedy, Mrs Edward O Neal and son Tommy, and more.
Mrs W T Sterling on Wallace avenue hosted N H B Kensington members on Thursday afternoon. Special guests included Mrs Paul Weller Miss Dorothy Whittaker Mrs E J Wilson and Mrs J P Bailey. Mrs Weller sang several solos with Miss Whittaker at the piano. Hostess aided by her mother Mrs W S Gardner and Mrs J P Bailey served refreshments. Next meeting to be announced later.
Twenty members of the Annette McKee bible class hosted a surprise gathering for Mrs. Frank Cypher at her Boyles avenue home. The event featured games, singing, a vocal duet by Mrs. M. R. Newbury and Mrs. C. P. Reynolds, and a solo by Mrs. Newbury, followed by refreshments. Committee members included Mrs. R. A. Fleming, Mrs. T. C. Hamilton, Mrs. C. S. Rowland, and Mrs. W. H. Englehart.
The Daughters of 1812 meet at A. T. Ecklea on Harbor for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Edna Uber. Event located on N. Mercer Street with a social gathering noted in the club calendar.
Mr and Mrs Walter E McClelland of Harlansburg announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred to Victor G Gates son of Mrs Edna Gates of Youngstown Ohio The ceremony was Wednesday at 11 am in the parsonage church with Rev D Ralph Dunn officiating The couple will reside at 319 Auburndale avenue Youngstown after a wedding trip to Canada Both families attended the event Mildred a Shenango Valley training school for nurses graduate and Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co employee Gates will work and reside with his bride.
Miss Marjorie Pattison of West Grant Street hosted a Thursday afternoon party for her ninth birthday at home. Guests enjoyed lawn games and refreshments prepared by Mrs. Jane Pattison with help from Miss Mary Woods and Miss Mabel Morrison. A large nine candle cake served as a centerpiece and gifts were given to the honored guest.
Mrs E E Grove of Washington DC, guest of Mrs Lizzie M Davidson, hosted a prettily appointed one o clock luncheon at the YWCA. Baskets of colored cut flowers centered the tables for eighteen guests. Readings were given by Miss Ruth McCaskey and Mrs E E Grove during the afternoon social hour.
Members of Shenango Chapter 333 Order of Eastern Star and families will hold their annual picnic at Cascade Park Friday June 25. A games and contests program starts at 3 pm led by Mrs Walter Withers and committee. A picnic dinner served in the grove at 6 39 p.m. Mrs Leone G Williams and past matrons and officers assist.
Mrs. Paul Welsh presented two advanced piano students in a home recital on Edgewood avenue Thursday evening. Dorothy Reinhart and Irene Rimour performed with piano duets by Madeline Lebo and Mrs. Welsh and vocal solos by Paul Welsh, followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs. Scoville Wells and Lebo.
Fifteen members of the S. O. B. Kensington met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Seetch’s Ellwood road home. Music and games provided entertainment and the prize was won by Mrs. David Coup.
Mrs. George Pright and Mrs. F. D. Powell attended a social tea. Hostess and helpers Mrs. Reuben Miller and Mrs. Jack Travers served a dainty lunch. In one week Mrs. Frank Hoover on Hemlock Street will entertain.
The New Castle Chapter Hadassah entertain ment committee advanced plans for a cabaret party to be held Wednesday evening June 23 at the Beth Sholem Center. Prizes will be awarded at each table and refreshments served by junior members. Performers will present in cabaret style with costumes.
The Miller family held its 16th annual reunion at the J. W. Miller cottage Kennedys Mills Thursday. A noon picnic fed 75 guests. A business session elected new officers with Edward Miller of Ellwood City as president Samuel Miller of Wurtemburg as vice president Mrs I W Miller as secretary and treasurer and Mrs Grace Farrell as table committee chair. The next reunion is planned for the I W Miller cottage on the third Thursday of June 1927.
Nine members attended the regular meeting held Thursday evening at Mrs. Ernest Smiths Winter avenue home. Special guests included Mrs. Robert Simpson of Woodlawn and Mrs. Smith. Refreshments featured yellow and white tones. Mrs. Clyde Fulkerson and Miss Martha Fulkerson assisted. Mrs. George Thomas of Lee avenue will host in one week.
Mrs Raymond McBride of Park Avenue entertained the G O B club members and their husbands Thursday evening. Four tables of 500 were in play with high scores going to Mrs Bruce Weitzel and Norman Keefer. Special guests were Mr and Mrs Albert Ellis. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Weitzel and Mrs Ellis.
The Lusk family reunion occurred Thursday at Milburn Grange Hall with dinner and supper for many relatives. Officers elected included President C. H. Lusk and secretary treasurer Mildred Lusk. Attendees from New Castle included A. C. Lusk and family, D. W. Lusk and family, Samuel Lusk, and Mrs. Edward Sidley and daughter Lulia.
Members of the O B F Club were entertained at Mrs Paul McCandless Beckford Street on Thursday evening. Sewing and cards provided the amusements with roses and peonies decorating the home. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Miss Wilhelmina Lowden. Mrs Perry McCune will host in two weeks.
Members enjoyed park amusements Thursday evening with Mrs Emer son Chalmers as hostess. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs A Wheale. In two weeks the regular meeting will be with Mrs Joseph Walters of Cunningham Avenue.
The West Side Club met at Mrs. Mary Gettes on Huron Avenue Thursday evening. High euchre scores went to Mrs. John Logue and Mrs. J P Rice. Refreshments followed and Mrs. Frank Steckle of Bay Street will host in two weeks.
Mrs Evan Wilkins and Mrs Fred Wise won prizes at the D. O. H. club gathering hosted by Mrs Clarence Collingwood on County Line street. Music, fancy work, and refreshments followed. A picnic at the park is planned for Tuesday June 22 with Mrs Harold Good to host in Beckford Street two weeks later.
Vivian Dukes enjoys a second birthday party hosted by grandmother Mrs. Margaret Dukes on South Mill Street. Fourteen guests attended with games and prizes for Mary Houston and Norman Fenati. Refreshments were served by Mrs. R. H. Dukes with helpers Mrs. W. A. Strimater and Mrs. H. A. Shaffer. Attendees included Mary Houston Catherine Withrow Mary Lou Pascarella Josephine Dukes Vivian Dukes Benny Lou Elam Maragrette Hess Jack Lutz Thomas Houston Norman Fenati Orville Pascarella Jack Dukes and Harry Withrow.
Members of the E O O W Club enjoyed a tureen luncheon in the grove at Cascade Park on Thursday noon with twelve present. The afternoon was spent enjoying park amusements. In one week the members with husbands as guests will hold a six o'clock dinner at the Park.
Charles A. Ellis, a one year UC Berkeley teacher, is visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Ellis on North Jefferson Street. He will sail from New York soon for a year of study at the University of Paris.
The Whit ing family reunion will be held Monday July 5 at Leroy Whit ing’s home on the Youngstown road. An afternoon and evening event includes a six o'clock picnic supper under daylight saving time. All relatives and friends are invited.
Ten members of the All-Mar Club and their husbands enjoyed a dancing party at Cascade Park Thursday evening. The regular club meeting will be with Mrs. Clare Lutz, East Washington Street, in one week.
Miss Maude Wetmore of Fast Street returned home Thursday after graduating from the New Haven School of Physical Education in New Haven Connecticut on Saturday June 12.
Announcement from Warren Ohio reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Earl Sl McFarland naming Kenneth Duane the newborn.
The Sosos Auxiliary plans to meet Friday June 25 at Miss Mable Wilsons home near West Falls Street. A box social is set for at Mrs. Bessie McDonalds home, 422 West Grant Street.
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