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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1941

Page

21

Garden club hosts speaker on The Father of Modern Botany

Mahoningtown Garden club met Tuesday at Mrs. C. H. Clark's home with Mrs. John Robinson of East Brook as speaker. Members echoed Our Favorite Rose and displayed roses. With president absent, Mrs. Arthur Brown, Mrs. W. H. Leicht led routine business. A June 25 trip to mush room gardens in Wampum is planned, and the next meeting is July 8 at Mrs. Ralph Taylor's Cottage Grove home.

C. H. Clark North Cedar Street Mahoningtown Wampum Ralph Taylor Cottage Grove

Sunday school convention echoes at local churches

Echoes of the Sunday school convention at First U P church were echoed at the Temple Bible class meeting in the First Baptist church. A tureen dinner for 14 followed by social time. Mrs Sherrard Sutton and Groves led. a poem by Mrs Jones. guests included Mr Peterson and Dr Hollins head. The group plans another meeting in two months at the church.

U. P Temple First Baptist Church Birdie Sherrard Sadie Sutton Groves Elizabeth Jones Peterson Frank Hollinshead

Sweesy Forbes Reunion at New Wilmington Park

The Sweesy Forbes reunion will be held at New Wilmington Park on Thursday. A basket picnic will be served at noon and afternoon hours will be enjoyed in sports.

Sweesy-Forbes New Wilmington

Mrs Mabel Allen Hosts Eight OClock Club Meet

Mrs Mabel Allen will entertain members of the Eight O Clock club at her home on Dewey avenue Thursday evening.

Mabel Allen Dewey Avenue

Visitor from Rice's Landing to visit Locke family

Bennett M. Rich of Rice's Landing Pa will arrive in New Castle Thursday morning for a brief visit with Miss Alma Locke and Miss Arvilla Locke at 412 High Lang Avenue. He and his mother Mrs M L Rich will depart Friday for Ann Arbor Mich where he will receive his Ph D in political science at the University of Michigan Saturday evening. He has been the Michigan Brookings fellow at Brookings Institution Washington D C and will work for the government in Washington this summer before returning to New Castle Sunday morning.

Bennett M. Rich Rice's Landing New Castle Alma Locke Arvilla Locke Highlang Avenue M. L. Rich Locke Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Rich Michigan Brookings Brookings Institution Washington, D. C Washington

Lady golfers to play at New Castle Field Club

Lady golfers at the New Castle Field Club will meet at the club house Thursday at 10 for their weekly game with prizes for low gross on odd and even holes and for low net scores.

New Castle Field Club Sharon Greenville

Junior choir to perform at National Gymanfu Gnau

Members of the junior choir met at 11 o clock Monday in the First Congregational church with Louise Davies and Emma Gibbons in charge. They will rehearse again on Monday June 23 in the church.

First Congregational Louise Davies Emma Gibbons

Hurwitz Speaks at Hadassah Luncheon in New Castle

Mrs J M Hurwitz western regional Hadassah president spoke at the New Castle Field Club for the annual installation luncheon. Officers installed include J Kulkin president J Conn R Rubenson J Rattei M Stark A Cohen D Rogovin and A Fisher. Hurwitz urged continued support for American Jewish women and Palestine emergency work and noted a regional conference in Pittsburgh on June 29.

New Castle Hadassah New Castle Field Club J. M. Hurwitz Pittsburgh J. Kulkin J. Conn R. Rubenson Barbara Edelstein J. Cartwright Jewish Junior League Hurwitz United States England A. Raffel

Dinner guests at the Carpenters home in Clenmore

Tuesday evening visitors included Mary Jane McKnight and Verna Pillow, missionaries to the Sudan, Isabel Blair also a missionary to Ethiopia, and Mr and Mrs Thomas Davis of North Mercer Street.

Glen Carpenter Clenmore Boulevard Mary Jane McKnight Verna Pillow Sudan Isabel Blair Ethiopia Thomas Davis North Mercer Street

Moravia and West Pittsburg Homecoming Thursday

Moravia and West Pittsburg residents plan a homecoming event Thursday at noon at the Moravia Presbyterian church. Attendees should bring their own baskets.

Moravia West Pittsburg Presbyterian Church At

Junior B P W Club Changes Name Tuesday

The Junior Business and Professional Women voted to rename the group the M B G club at a Tuesday dinner meeting at Elik's. Sarah Nitchie led the session planning for summer. Henriette Leis received gifts before her California departure. The next executive meeting will be June 23 at Mrs Howard Ansem's Leasure avenue home.

Elik’s Club M. B. G. Club Sarah Nitchie Henriette Leis California Howard Ansem Leasure Avenue

Livingstone Guild Honors Mrs Shearer On Move To Phillipsburg

Mrs Thomas B Shearer received a gift from Livingstone Guild Central Christian church members at a Tuesday evening gathering in Mrs Thomas Evans home on Northview avenue. Miss Mary Sherger presented the gift and Mrs Shearer thanked the group. A tureen dinner followed. Laura Bell led devotions and the business session elected officers: president Mrs Thomas Evans vice president Mrs Ray Gosney treasurer Mrs Glenn Doerr secretary Mrs Elmer Glass reporter Mrs C H Irwin. Special guest was Mrs Norman Zeigler. Next meeting will be July 15 at Mrs Harry Pettitt Ellwood road for a picnic supper.

Thomas B. Shearer Phillipsburg Shearer Livingstone Guild Central Christian Church Thomas Evans Northview Avenue Mary Sherger Ray Gosney Glenn Doerr Elmer Glass C. H. Irwin Norman Zeigler Harry Pettitt Ellwood Road

Theis Reider Date Announced

Mrs Rudolph Theis of New Kensington announces the coming marriage of her daughter Ann to George Reider Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Reider of Wilmington Avenue this city The wedding will be July 4 in St Josephs church with Rev Fr Peter Schirra officiating

Rudolph Theis New Kensington Ann George Reider, Jr George Reider Wilmington Avenue St. Joseph’s Church Peter Schirra

Louis E. Simon Relief Corps Meets in Modern Woodman Hall

Members of the Louis E. Simon Relief Corps No 1 meet in the Modern Woodman hall on Tuesday evening. They plan to attend a convention in Gettysburg on June 23 with Mrs S Allison and several members attending. The next meeting is set for July 1.

Louis E. Simon Relief Corps Woodman Hall Gettysburg S. Allison

Open Door Class to Meet for Ice Cream Supper

Members of the Open Door Bible class of the Third U P church will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs Willard Tribby 829 Vogan street Thursday evening at 7 30 for an ice cream supper.

U. P. Church Willard Tribby Vogan Street

Queen Esther Circle Holds Final Meeting of Year

The Queen Esther Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist met in the church parlors with Alma Locke in charge. Thomas Cramer played trombone with Edwin Lewis on piano, and plans were made to join the church picnic at the Y M C A camp on June 24. Officers elected included Mrs. Leonard Cramer as president and Viola Wallace as treasurer. A luncheon followed hosted by several members.

Queen Esther Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Alma Locke Thomas Cramer Edwin Lewis Leonard Cramer Clarence Coates J. L. Fink J. J. Dickerson Russell Shields Viola Wallace George Knox O. J. Shaffer B. R. Nove Fred Quillan Ralph Singerman Mary Alice White Riley Bollard Howard Hammond

Mary Martha Circle Anniversary Party Observed

The Mary and Martha Missionary Circle at First U. P. Church celebrated its fifth anniversary at Mrs. Thomas Davis’s home on North Mercer Street. Guests shared program highlights from Sudan and Ethiopia and heard about Frenchburg girls work. Delegates Elizabeth Dickey Fehl and Morrow were named for the New Wilmington conference. Marie Buchner received a gift. refreshments closed the event. The circle will resume in September.

Mary and Martha Missionary Circle First U. P. Church Thomas Davis North Mercer Street Mary Jane McKnight Verna Pillow Sudan Isabel Blair Ethiopia Helen McLenahan Frenchburg Young Women's Special Fund Robert Dickey Easter Osborne Frenchburg School Miss McKnight James McKnight Glen Carpenter Washington, D. C New Wilmington Missionary Conference Mary Elizabeth Dickey Ruth Fehl Ruth Morrow Marie Buchner Jane Roberts

Margaret Copeland Society Plans Cascade Park Picnic

At a Tuesday meeting of the Margaret Copeland Women's Missionary Society of the Third U P church in Fanny Kline's home 939 Beckford street plans for a July 15 picnic at Cascade Park were discussed The program titled A Widening Pathway was led by Sue Pratt Talks on the recent Women's General Missionary Society Convention in Washington DC were given by Mrs C C McKibben Elmer Rice and G G Orr A lunch was served aided by Anna Kline Ida Howe and Florence Swanson.

Margaret Copeland

Bride-Choice June 21 for Edna Alexander Kibish

Miss Edna Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs C Alexander of R D 1 will wed Constantine Kibish son of Mrs Anne Kibish of 1713 Hamilton Street on June 21 at 3 PM in Ss Philip and James church H anna Street. Helen Alexander maid of honor with Marie Chrobak and Jane Aukstulewicz as bridesmaids. Stanley Kibish brother of the bridegroom-elect best man. Ushers Stanley Izenas Sharon and Henry Gadzalski.

Edna Alexander Stanley Kibish Stanley Izenas Sharon Henry Gadzalski

Edna Alexander Fetes Bride to Be Connie Kibish

A Sunday evening shower at Slovak hall Moravia street honors Miss Edna Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs C Alexander of RD 1 as she prepares to wed Connie Kibish son of Mrs Anne Kibish 1713 Hamilton street. Guests enjoy music dancing and a dainty lunch served by Helen Alexander Marie Chrobak Jane Aukstulewicz Sally Aukstulewicz and Mrs Stanley Alexander. Beautiful gifts are presented to the honoree.

Moravia Street Edna Alexander C. Alexander Connie Kibish Anne Kibish Hamilton Street Helen Alexander Marie Chrobak Jane Aukstulewicz Sally Aukstulewicz Stanley Alexander

Miss Mash Hosts Cameo Club Meeting

Miss Anna Mash of 510 East Sutton Street entertained Cameo club members on Tuesday evening. Card games and prizes for high scores went to Sue James and Dolly Ann Pierz. Special guest Mrs Martha Scanlon attended. Luncheon was served. Next meeting set for Tuesday July 8 at Mrs Marie Brandt’s home.

Anna Mash East Sutton Street Cameo Club Sue James Dolly Ann Pierz Martha Scanlon Miss Mash Marie Brandt Hillcrest Avenue

Junior Auxiliary Roast at Cascade Park Held by Perry Post

Junior Auxiliary members of Perry S. Gaston post No 343 hosted a wiener roast Tuesday at Cascade Park with Mrs Wade Daugherty and Mrs Frances Cope in charge. Afternoon boating and park amusements preceded a large group enjoying a menu. Next meeting set for Monday June 23 at the American Legion Home.

Perry S. Gaston Post No. 343 Cascade Park Wade Daugherty Frances Cope American Legion Home

N B W Club Meets in The Castleton

The N B W club was entertained Tuesday evening in The Castleton with Miss Therzin Ward as hostess. A guest prize went to Miss Elizabeth Taylor. Bridge prizes went to Kathleen Shuttleworth and Kay Smith. Luncheon followed the games. On July 1 Louise Kennedy of Sheridan Avenue will host the group.

Castleton Therzin Ward Elizabeth Taylor Kathleen Shuttleworth Kay Smith Louise Kennedy Sheridan Avenue

Randolph Circle Hosts Luncheon and Rug Sewing Session

Mrs. W. T. Mayberry welcomed Randolph Circle members of the First Methodist church to Graceland road for a noon luncheon. About 20 attended before a short hike and rug sewing, followed by social time. The group president Mrs. Ltn Campbell has served for a ?>

W. T. Mayberry Graceland Road Randolph Circle First Methodist Church Ltn Campbell

Church Picnic at YMCA Camp Grounds Set for June 24

A church group accepted an invitation to attend a church picnic at the YMCA camp grounds next Tuesday June 24. The item notes the event was proposed and accepted by the group.

White-Thompson Reunion Set for June 26 at Willard Grange

The White-Thompson reunion will be held at the Willard Grange hall on Frew Mill road Thursday, June 26, with attendees gathering for a community reunion event at the hall.

White-Thompson Willard Grange Hall Frew Mill Road

Maxwell Hosts Mixed Bridge at Field Club

Mr and Mrs M L Maxwell host the bi weekly mixed bridge game at New Castle Field Club Thursday evening Play begins at 830 and prizes are awarded after play on page six of society.

M. L. Maxwell New Castle Field Club

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Garden Club Temple Bible Class Eight O'Clock Club Rankin Rankin’s Rankin’s Beauty Shoppe Martin - Pedler Donati S. Mill St Allure Croquignole Carol” of Hollywood Permanent Wave Louis Lawrence Sav. & Tr. Bldg South Sale Shop Long Ave Eleanor Beauty Shop Washington St Mrs. Shearer Theis-Reider Louis Simon Relief Corps Eese Queen Esther Circle Mary-Martha Circle Claffey E. Wash St. N. C Cascade Joe Kilgh Scogtch Chick Farrell Strauss-Hirshberg Margo Tootal DU Pont Vassarette Masons Ramlin Fleming Music Store N. Mill St Mill Street N. B. W. Club Randolph White- Thompson Additional Society Uni Lewis Diamond Albert Barber Joseph Lubensky Anthony Caiazza Dorothy (Sankey) Atkinson Paul Vesco G. Earl Williams G. Earl Williams School of Music Smith-Williams Institute East St New Castle, Pa
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