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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1932

Page

3

MISS EAGAN HONORED AT EVENING BRIDGE

Miss Kathryn Eagan a bride elect was honored Friday evening at a bridge party given by Mrs Elmer Reiber at 2 East Moody avenue. Prizes went to Misses Mary Whalen and Doris Updegraff. A yellow and white decor scheme complemented a light lunch and dancing after the game.

Kathryn Eagan Elmer Reiber East Moody Avenue Bridge Mary Whalen Doris Updegraff J. R. Rick Freda Shingledecker

Temple Israel Outing Planned at Cascade Park

The Temple Israel Sisterhood schedules its annual summer outing at Cascade Park on Tuesday June 21. Members and friends from nearby towns are expected to attend and reserve spots by contacting Mrs Norman Ehrlich, the event chairman.

Temple Israel Sisterhood Cascade Park Norman Ehrlich

Munnell Graduates From Grove City with BA Honors

Raymond Munnell son of Mr and Mrs J Scott Munnell of Mt Herman has completed four years at Grove City College and graduates with honors on Wednesday June 15 receiving the Bachelor of Arts degree and returning home for the summer vacation.

Raymond Munnell J. Scott Munnell Mt. Herman Munnell Grove City College

D W T Club Social At Mrs Minick Home

D W T club members enjoyed a Friday informal gathering at the home of Mrs. C D Minick on Temple Avenue. Sewing and chat filled the evening followed by a tasty lunch served with Mrs Maurice Sadler assisting with the menu.

D. W. T. Club C. D. Minick Temple Avenue Maurice Sadler

Junior League Picnic at Gaston Park

The Junior League of the First Congregational Church held an afternoon and evening picnic at Gaston Park. Members and friends marched from the church, played games including baseball, then gathered by a large fire to roast hot dogs. Winners included William Bluehorn, Jean Turner, Bobby Henry, and others. Rev. R T Williams led races and Mrs. Carl Turner won the open race. Ice cream and cake followed, served by Mrs. Carl Turner and Ethel Thomas with help from Rev. R. T. Williams and others.

Junior League First Congregational Church Gaston Park William Bluehorn Jean Turner Bobby Henry Peggy Lou Long Betty Jane Cope Dorothy Jane Nelson Ellsworth Isaacs Betty Hughes Brinley Hughes Jane Davis Rees T. Williams Carl Turner Ethel Thomas R. T. Williams Thomas Thomas Jr William Powell Richard Thomas Henry Jones Edward Davis

Myers Family Reunion Draws 150 At Willard Hall

The 24th Myers family reunion met Thursday at Willard Grange Hall with 150 attendees. William Myers of Prospect, 84, and Liddie Thompson of Greenville, 88, were the oldest participants. George Myers was elected president, Jim Myers vice president, Pearl Morrison secretary, and George Cambaugh treasurer. Guests came from Pittsburgh, Beaver Falls, Niles Ohio, Zelienople, New Castle, and Petersville. The 1932 reunion will be held at the same venue on the third Thursday in June.

Myers Willard Grange Hall William Myers Prospect Liddie Thompson Greenville George Myers Jim Myers Pearl Morrison George Cambaugh Pittsburgh Beaver Falls Niles, O Zelienople New Castle Petersville

Surprise party honors Ethel Patrick and George Lewis

A surprise party was hosted last evening at Williard avenue in honor of Ethel Lewis Patrick of Hubbard Ohio and George Lewis. The event featured games and music with a lunch served at the end. Tables on the terrace were adorned with season stones and Mrs Lewis was aided by several helpers in serving.

Ethel Lewis Patrick Hubbard, O George Lewis Williard Avenue

Mollenkoph Family Reunion Set for June 2

The Daniel Mollenkoph family reunion will be at Daniel T. Mollenkoph’s home on Wednesday afternoon and evening June 2.

Bride Elect Honored At Bridge Luncheon

Miss Ruth Decker of Poland Ohio hosted a Friday afternoon bridge luncheon in her home for Miss Grace Jones Senior High School instructress and July bride to Joe Ledder of Cleveland Ohio. Betty Glover of New Castle won high in bridge. Guests from New Castle included Helen Sankey Betty Glover Harriett Parker Helen McConahy Lois Martin Grace Jones and Mrs Les Alexander and Mrs Thomas Perrott.

Ruth Decker Poland Grace Jones Joe Lpeder Cleveland Ohio Betty Glover New Castle Miss Jones Helen Sankey Harriett Parker Helen McConahy Lois Martin Les Alexander Thomas Perrott

Modern Priscillas Entertain Friday

The Modern Priscillas met at Mrs. J. F. Leonardson’s Laurel avenue home Friday evening. Mrs. W. H. Martin won the prize. Mrs. Rachel Wilder attended as a guest and received a hostess gift. Lunch followed, with Mrs. David Leonardson helping. A breakfast outing was planned for Wednesday July 6.

J. F. Leonardson Laurel Avenue Priscilla Club W. H. Martin Rachel Wilder David Leonardson

Humphreys and Glenn Mark 25th Wedding Anniversary

More than one hundred relatives gathered at Jacksville to honor Mr. and Mrs. J Roy Humphrey and Mr. and Mrs. Homer L Glenn on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The informal party featured a large central cake and many gifts.

J. Roy Humphrey Jacksville Homer L. Glenn Frank Calvin Hubbard Carl Humphrey Jefferson Ohio F. W. Humphrey Latrobe Clyde Humphrey Slippery Rock C. R. Oliver Portersville S. C. Humphrey Roy Shedden Grove City Ralph Walker Pittsburgh J. J. Studebaker J. W. Studebaker Howard Pisor Frank Patterson Glenn Davis Jervis C. J. Stewart Willard Butler Fred McCleary W. Howard Humphrey Hannah Winner Julia Minnie Barker Frank Shields Jennings Humphrey William Humphrey Elizabeth Book Fred Book Floyd Humphrey George Book Cecil Patterson Homer Glenn Edwin Humphrey Glenn Humphrey John S. Humphrey

Dr John S Stewart Family Visit in City

Dr John S Stewart and his Princeton family arrived today to visit their aunt Mrs Edwin W Crawford on Wallace avenue and uncle J Cam Liebendorfer on Walma. They will stay until Wednesday then travel to their summer home in the White Mountains of New Hampshire for the remainder of the season.

John S. Stewart Princeton N. J City Edwin W. Crawford Wallace Avenue J. Cam Liebendorfer Walma White Mountains New Hampshire

Rainbow Girls Close Season With Picnic at Cascade Park

New Castle Assembly No. 1 Order of Rainbow for Girls held a year end picnic at Cascade Park with about fifty attendees including the girls and escorts. Chaperones, a rainbow themed dinner, dancing and park amusements marked the close before fall sessions resume.

New Castle Assembly No. 1 Order of Rainbow Cascade Park Martha Bigley J. H. Templeton R. L. Boyd Clifford Propst Harry Horner Eleanor Horner Gertrude Falls

Vivian Dukes Birthday Party at Neshannock Home

Mrs. R. H. Dukes hosted Vivian Dukes eighth birthday party on Friday from 2 30 to 5 PM with Miss Alice Morse as guest. Betty Ward performed acrobatic dancing as games and music entertained the group before pink and white refreshments. Prizes were awarded to Alice Morse Peggy Davis Lenora Ann Pyle and Marguerite Ward. Other attendees included Sally May Fazak Betty Ward Lenore Ann Dukes and Vivian Dukes.

R. H. Dukes Neshannock Avenue Vivian Alice Morse Sharpsville Betty Ward Dukes George Ward M. Hess

Eleventh Mc Knight Descendants Reunion Held at East Brook

The eleventh annual reunion of John and Mary Smith Mc Knight descendants met June 16 at East Brook U P church. About fifty members ate from well filled baskets, then played games and visited before a business meeting reelecting Orren Brandon as president and Mrs Earl McKnight as secretary treasurer. It was agreed to hold the 1933 reunion at the same church on the fourth Thursday of June.

John and Mary Smith McKnight East Brook

Grand Chapter of O. E. S. Closes in Conneaut Lake

Local delegates travel home after a week of sessions and social events at the Grand Chapter meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star in Conneaut Lake. Carolyne Lindsley is named District Deputy Grand Matron 2-B, replacing Helen Stone Ramsey. May B. Young is elected a Home in the West trustee. Next year’s meeting will be in Erie.

Grand The Order of the Eastern Star Conneaut Lake Carolyne Lindsley Helen Stone Ramsey May B. Young Shenango New Castle Cathedral Erie

Moody and Graham Party Attend Ithaca Reunion Events

Mr. and Mrs. W F Moody and Miss Clara Graham of Highland avenue along with Miss Evelyn Spencer of Ellwood City joined reunion exercises in Ithaca New York. The events began Friday and run through today with the local group returning home midweek.

W. F. Moody Clara Graham Highland Avenue Evelyn Spencer Ellwood City Ithica N. Y Moody Northern College City

Teacher J Harold Vance Heads to Los Angeles Olympics

J Harold Vance a Benjamin Franklin junior high school teacher from New Wilmington travels west by car toward the Los Angeles Olympic games. He left this week and will cover a vast portion of the Pacific coast region on the trip.

J. Harold Vance New Wilmington Benjamin Franklin Junior High Vance Pacific Coast

Pisor Emery Family Reunites at Liberty Grange

Mr and Mrs A R Kerr North Beaver street led the Pisor Emary clan at Liberty Grange hall Harlansburg road for the annual reunion. Some 115 descendants joined a noon dinner and business meeting with W A Kerr presiding.

Newlyweds Honor Shower for Russell and Evelyn Clark

A group of about thirty guests showered Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clark of Leasure avenue, the bride Evelyn Shover, at Mrs. L. E. Shover's Euclid avenue home. Informal hours included a lunch served by Mrs. Shower and her daughter Mary. The couple received many fine gifts.

Russell Clark Leasure Avenue Evelyn Shover L. E. Shover Euclid Avenue Shower Mary

Central Presbyterian Choir Holds Home Meeting and Picnic Plans

The Central Presbyterian church choir met at Mrs. William Finefrock's home 315 Florence Ave on Friday evening with Mrs. Verna Gibson and William McCombs as associate hosts. After rehearsals they served lunch on lawn tables lit by Japanese lanterns with pink and white decor. Special guests included Mrs. William McCombs Verna Marie Gibson and Mary Elizabeth Jenkins. The group planned a picnic in the near future.

Central Presbyterian Church William Finefrock Florence Avenue Verna Gibson William McCombs Verna Marie Gibson Mary Elizabeth Jenkins

Teacher Lillian Moran Enjoys Two Weeks Voyage

Miss Lillian Moran a school teacher of West Leasure avenue is presently enjoying a two weeks voyage to Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Lillian Moran West Leasure Avenue

New Castle Class of 20 Plans Alum ni Meeting Attendance

On Thursday evening the committee of New Castle Senior High School class of 20 met at Miss Pauline Schulz's Butler Avenue home to plan attendance at the Alumni meeting on July 1 at the Cathedral. A large number is expected. Also present were Mr and Mrs Ellis Diefenderfer and Charles Oaks.

New Castle Senior High School Pauline Schulz Butler Avenue Cathedral Ellis Diefenderfer Charles Oaks

Miner Family Plans Northerly Motor Trip Along Coast

Mr and Mrs J C Miner and their son Robert of East Winter Avenue will take a two week motor trip by car. They will drive to Cape Cod then follow the Maine coast northward and return by a different eastward route with Mrs Miner's sister Miss Margaret Hatch of Union City accompanying them.

J. C. Miner Robert Winter Avenue Miner Margaret Hatch Union City Atlantic Cape Cod Maine

Birth Announcements Published With Signatures

Birth notices appear in the column signed by writers, listing name and address for verification. The column invites readers to submit their own birth announcements with proper signature for publication.

Choir meeting of New Castle Eastern Star chapter

The New Castle chapter 105 Order of Eastern Star will meet Monday at 8 pm at 416 Euclid Avenue, in Miss Mary Harvard's home, for rehearsal.

New Castle The Order of Eastern Star Mary Harvard Euclid Avenue

Wednesday Quilting Club Outing at Cascade Park

M and M club led by Gertrude Cromie hosts a Wednesday outing at Cascade Park. The article notes critics labeling Marchers as lobbyists seeking shares without engaging Congress, reflecting tensions over self interest in political activism.

Cascade Park Gertrude Cromie Harlansburg Road

Local Births Reported From New Castle Hospital

Mr and Mrs B E Boak of 1706 Etna street announce the birth of a son named Jay Franklin. Mr and Mrs John Johnson of 137 Preston avenue announce the birth of a daughter on June 18 at New Castle hospital. Several other families report newborns on June 17 and 15 at New Castle hospital, including Clingensmith Ross Sheaff Dugan. Betty Jean is named for a daughter born June 15 to Mr and Mrs William P Dugan of 521 Sumer avenue.

B. E. Boak Etna Street Jay Franklin John Johnson Preston Avenue New Castle Hospital David Clingensmith Harrison Street Louis Ross Pearson Street Raymond Sheaff Wampum William P. Dugan Sumer Avenue Betty Jean

Five Hundred Club Members Meet at Mrs Wallace Home

Members of the 1929 Five Hundred Club will gather at Mrs. Carl Wallace's home at 515 Wildwood Avenue on Tuesday evening for a social time.

Five Hundred Carl Wallace Wildwood Avenue

Boy Scouts Head to Camp Phillips After Cave Meeting

Highland church Troop 18 met with Scoutmaster Ralph F. Davis in charge and Assistant Scoutmaster Griffith. Harper’s team beat Garvin’s 8 to 7 in mushball as tests passed by Updegraff Evans Johns and Dicks. Next Tuesday the group leaves Highland at 5 45 p m for Camp Phillips to test cooking firebuilding and nature with another mushball game.

Highland Church Highland Caves Ralph F. Davis Griffith Orr Harper Garvin Updegraff Evans Johns Camp Phillips

Social gathering at Miss Ruth Shale's home

A group of young people, including out of town guest Samuel Butler from Louisville, gathered at Ruth Shale's Fairfield avenue home Thursday evening for a social hour. They moved to Glendale Springs for a wiener roast and dancing with participants Jean Snyder, Jane McGee, Doris Marvin, Bob Boughter, Chas Dinsmore, Sherman Shessler, and John Komare.

Ruth Shale Fairmont Avenue Samuel Butler Louisville Glendale Springs Jean Snyder Jane McGee Doris Marvin Bob Boughter Chas Dinsmore Sherman Shessler John Komare

Wyleaway Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Gordon Home

The Wyleaway Bridge club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Cecil Gordon's on Sheridan Avenue. Prizes for honors went to Mrs. Arthur Keifer and Mrs. E. Chapman. Special guests included Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Charles Wetmore and Miss Helen Kimmell. In two weeks Mrs. C C Andrews of Garfield Avenue will host the next meeting.

Wyleaway Bridge Club Cecil Gordon Sheridan Avenue Arthur Keifer E. Chapman Chapman Charles Wetmore Helen Kimmell C. C.C. Andrews Garfield Avenue

Metzler’s Clean-up Sale on Baseball Suits and Bath Toys

A clean-up sale at Metzler’s features baseball suits bath toys caps and hats at very low prices likely to attract shoppers with deep discounts on sporting and novelty items.

Ritz Club Bingo Ends Evening With Picnic Plans

Mrs Farrone entertained Ritz Club members on Center street with bingo prizes won by Mrs Baron and Mrs Buckett. Lunch followed and a short business session planned a picnic at Castle Beach on Tuesday June 28. Next regular meeting set for two weeks at Mrs Guckert's Center street home.

Fred Farrone Center Street Ritz Club Frank Baron Kirk Buckett Castle Beach Guckert

Mrs Rankin Hosts A A A Club Luncheon With Trophy Winners

Mrs Rankin of Cherry street entertained the A A A Club Thursday afternoon with a 1 o'clock luncheon. A menu pleased guests and later cards were played. Trophies went to Mrs Carl Kirchner and Mrs Harry Gilmore. Next meeting to be announced.

Harry Rankin Cherry Street A. A. A. Club Carl Kirchner Harry Gilmore

Sixteenth Elder Young Descendants Reunion Set

The sixteenth annual reunion of the descendants of William and Mary Elder Young is planned for Thursday June 23 at the Liberty Grange Hall on the New Castle Harlansburg improved road, one mile west of Harlansburg.

William and Mary Elder Young Liberty Grang Hall New Castle Harlansburg

Local Residents Plan Florida Vacation

Emerson Davies Winslow Avenue William Hogue Winslow Avenue Stewart Lovergie Harrison Street and Linden Bruce Morton Street will depart Sunday for Florida for a two week vacation.

Messrs Emerson Davies Winslow Avenue William Hogue Winslow Avevenue Stewart Lovergie Harrison Street Linden Bruce Morton Street Florida

Sunrise Church Service by Square Circle at Cascade Park

Square Circle members plan a sunrise service at Cascade Park Sunday. They will hike to the park and share breakfast. Marian Wallace head of the Y business girls department will attend, with Clara Tranquillo directing the program.

Girl Scouts Troop 4 Plans Monday Picnic Hike

All members of Troop 4 meet at Third United Presbyterian church Monday at 10 o'clock. Scouts should bring lunches for a picnic hike.

Troop 4 Girl Scouts Third United Presbyterian Church

Revival speakers announced for New Castle area

Rev. F. D. Dokes pastor of the First A. M. E. church of Coshocton Ohio will lead evangelistic services at Payne A M E Mission starting Monday evening and continuing until June 36 Rev Dokes is a former resident of New Castle.

F. D. Dokes First A. M. E Coshocton Ohio Payne A. M. E Dokes New Castle

P. L. D. Reading Circle to Meet at YWCA on Elm Street

The P. L. D. Reading Circle will hold a meeting Monday evening at the Y W C A center on Elm Street.

P. L. D. Reading Circle Y. W. C. A. Center Elm Street

Chicago survey notes rising demand for lobbyists

The University of Chicago study shows increasing interest in lobbying careers, with graduates told there is always room at the top in the political and policy landscape. The San Antonio Evening News reports on these findings.

University of Chicago San Antonio Evening News

Native-powered dynamo drives radio station supply in Rhodesia

In Northern Rhodesia natives pedal a bicycle-frame dynamo to supply power to a radio station. The setup uses a rider-driven generator to provide electricity, illustrating improvised rural electrification and local ingenuity in the region.

Northern Rhodesia

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