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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1918

Page

3

Pitzer Coates Wedding Today

A wedding was held at 11 o'clock this morning at the Pitzer home on South First street. Miss Clara Pitzer married Clarence Coates with Rev. Robert Young officiating. The bride, a Ma honingtown teacher, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Coates, are well regarded by relatives and friends.

William G. Pitzer South First Street Clara Pitzer Clarence Coates Robert Young Mahoningtown H. G. Coates North Liberty Street

Marriages and Reunions Feature Local Notes

A listing of marriages and family reunions across multiple local families. Includes Miss Myr Frankfath and Dwight Leroy Schriver, plus reunions for McCreary, Cummings, Lusk McVey, Miller, Hennon, Emery Pizor, Myers, and other groups at Cascade Park, Grove City, and surrounding areas. Also mentions unity circles, a patriotic pageant, and a young couples class event at First M. E. church.

Myr Frankfather Dwight Leroy Schriver Woodrow Anna Sergeant Eva L. Baker’s. McCreary Cascade Park Cummings Ernest Hennon Wampum Lusk-McVey W. W. Hettenbaugh Grove City Miller William Lloyd Art W. E. Brown Butler Avenue Mary Rae Myers L. Streib Grant Street

Picnic in Cascade Park Honors Ellwood City Guest Fern Chambers

A Cascade park picnic dinner yesterday evening honored Miss Fern Chambers of Ellwood City as guest of Miss Opal Clark of Bay street. Chaperoned by Miss Gertrude Hanks and Mr and Mrs C S Hart, the jolly crowd included many Misses Irene Kahriher Elizabeth Trimble Katherine Brothers Ruth McCaskey Edna Lowers Virginia Mayberry Marguerite DeGarmo Caroline Rodnes Opal Clark and Fern Chambers and Messrs Donald Russell William Mayberry Harold Boak Robert Whaley Earl Graham Kieth Wilson Floyd Pascoe Harlow Clark Marvin Richael Donald Rigby.

Cascade Park Fern Chambers Ellwood City Opal Clark Bay Street Gertrude Hanks C. S. Hart Irene Kahriher Elizabeth Trimble Katherine Brothers Ruth McCaskey Edna Lowers Virginia Mayberry Marguerite DeGarmo Caroline Rodnes Donald Russell William Mayberry Harold

Alumni Reunion Tonight at the High School

Alumni reunion scheduled for this evening at 8 15 in the high school building. Event will feature a special address, music, and dancing with expected large attendance.

Junior League Picnic At Home Of Mrs Taylor

The Junior League of the First Methodist church held a Tuesday picnic on the lawn at Mrs. W. A. Taylor’s Leasure avenue home assisted by her daughter Charlotte and Mrs. John Offutt Mrs. Wm Wood Mrs. Mont Mitchell and Miss Jennie Anderson in attendance.

Allen clan reunion recalls pioneers from Castlefirm to Mercer county

The Allen family descendants of Robert and Jane Cochran Allen gathered June 13 at Cascade Park. About 80 people from Pennsylvania to Iowa and Colorado attended with Rev N C Allen and wife as guests of honor. Civil War veterans W E Allen, S R Rodgers, and William Allen attended. A note from soldiers abroad and calls to duty were read, and the group sang Psalm 133 after services. The next meeting is planned for 1920.

Robert Jane Cochran Allen Cascade Park Castlefirm Ireland Montreal Erie Mercer County Balm Springfield Reformed Pennsylvania Iowa Colorado N. C .Allen Wyman R. H. Allen New Castle T. J. Allen Beaver Falls Allen Crooks

J N O Club Enjoys Evening at Grant Street Home

Miss Helen Hickey hosted the J N O club Tuesday at her Grant street home. The night featured games music and songs with a solo by Miss Irene McClure. After popular pastimes a delicious lunch was served by the hostess and her mother.

J. N. O. Club Helen Hickey Grant Street Irene McClure

Mrs Seger Hosts New Castle Hospital Guild Afternoon

Mrs John Seger of Green Street entertained the 1917 New Castle Hospital Guild Tuesday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs Andrew Fleckenstein, Mrs A L Ubry, Mrs Fred Delane, Mrs McArthur, and Mrs George Kennedy. Visitors included Mrs Fleckenstein, Mrs Laughlin, Mrs Bartberger and Miss Yochum. Hostess Mrs Edward Schweikert of Canyon Street will entertain in two weeks.

John Seger Green Street New Castle Hospital Andrew Fleckenstein A. L. Ubry Fred Delane McArthur George Kennedy Fleckenstein Laughlin Bartberger Yochum Edward Schweikert Canyon Street

Commencement Week Party Hosted by Miss Helen Kirk

A Tuesday evening reception following graduation was held at the Moody avenue home of Miss Helen Kirk. Miss Marjorie Duff served as associate hostess and about 40 intimate friends attended. Guests enjoyed informal hours and refreshments.

Helen Kirk Moody Avenue Marjorie Duff

Auxiliary Kensington Hosts LADIES' Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs. Edwing Roberts of Oak Street entertained the Ladies' Auxiliary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. McKissick as a guest. Refreshments were served and a social gathering plus a picnic at Cascade Park are planned in two weeks.

Kensington Edwing Roberts Oak Street National Association of Letter- Carriers McKissick Cascade Park

Pedro Club Meeting At Mrs Cromwell Home

The T N P club met Tuesday evening at North Street home of Mrs William Cromwell with three tables of pedro in use. Prizes were won by Mrs Della Hoover and Mrs Mary Norris. Hostess was aided by her son George and the next Lent week gathering will be with Mrs C C Hall.

Pedro T.N. P. Club Wm. Cromwell North Street Della Hoover Mary Norris George C. C. Hall

Westside Needle Craft Club Meets at Mrs Perkins Home

Members of the Westside Needle craft club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Perkins home on North Lee Avenue. The gathering featured knitting and refreshments and the group will meet in two weeks at Mrs. Frank Hasson’s on Carson Street.

Westside Needlecraft Club Perkins North Lee Avenue Frank Hasson Carson Street

Miss Jessie Mockel To Accompany Sam Lewis Recital

Miss Jessie Mockel will accompany the Sam Lewis recital at the First Christian Church this evening. A splendid program is promised as the opening number in a series of midwest concerts.

Jessie Mockel Sam Lewis Middle West

Marriage of Mary Nelson and John Bartsch

The marriage between Mrs. Mary Nelson of Sharpsville and John Bartsch of this city was performed today at the German Beneficial Union hall.

Mary Nelson Sharpsville John Bartsch German Beneficial Union Hall

Personal Mentions and Family News Highlights

Mrs. Oliver Hill of Pittsburg visits sister Mrs Har ry Smith in East Taylor Street while her mother Mrs Ida Hall lies ill. Miss Mayme Andrews and Miss Margaret Wimer plan a ten day auto trip to Jamestown New York to visit relatives. A L Porter attends the national city controllers convention in Atlantic City. Mrs J W Neff returns from Camp Colt Gettysburg where her son Harry trains in the tank corps. Various births and travels are noted as families host and visit across cities including Punxsutawney Cleveland Detroit and New Castle.

Oliver Hill Pittsburg, Pa Harry Smith East Taylor Street Ida Hall Mayme Andrews Margaret Wimer Health Department Jamestown N. Y A. L. Porter Atlantic City United States J. W. Neff South Mill Street Camp Colt Gettysburg Harry Tank Corps A. M. Nesbit Edith Punxsutawney Nesbit Milton Gray Clearview Avenue Thomas Gerring West Washington Street Walter Rheaume McClain Avenue Wilson Baird Wilson Avenue George McKnight West State Street University of Michigan At Ann Arbor John Moore Neshannock Avenue Cleveland Detroit Buffalo John M. Long Camp Lee Martha Ellen Shields Harry Warden Richard Mich J. W. Stewart

Meeting at St Marys Parish for Young Ladies

A special meeting of all St Marys parish young ladies is set for this evening at 8 oclock in St Marys school to make plans for Sunday June 23. Adjutant and Mrs Runcie and part of the Sharon band lead the Salvation Army service at the Salvation Army hall 29 Washington street this evening.

St. Mary’s Parish St. Mary’s School Runcie Sharon Band Salvation Army Washington Street

Arlington pastor travels to Buffalo for Sunday service

Rev. F. L. Hall, pastor of the Arlington Avenue Free Methodist Church, has gone to Buffalo and will be away over Sunday. Rev. W. C.

F. L. Hall Arlington Avenue

Graves of the West to speak at church next Sunday

Graves of the West will occupy the pulpit in the church both morning and evening next Sunday. Rev. 8. Luscicone will stop over in the city with Rev. Hall and speak that Thursday evening, June 27, in the church.

Luscicone Hall

Red Cross Sells Bat for Charity in Raffle

The local Red Cross notes receipt of 7.70 from a raffle of a baseball bat crafted by George Workman of the West Side. Clarence Smith organized the raffle. Enon Valley auxiliary offers twenty three bed shirts and samples, two dozen pillow cases. Unit 20 five hundred compresses, 8 by 4.

Red Cross George Workman West Side Clarence Smith Enon Valley

Advanced First Aid Class Exam Under Dr Urmson

Every member of the class instructed by Dr. A W Urmson attended the examination last night. Grades are expected to be high due to the efficient work shown throughout the course.

A. W. Urmson

Lawrence county delegates head to international Sunday school meet

Delegates M W Leslie Rev and Mrs Williamson Mrs Stratton Mr and Mrs Craig Mrs Flannery Mrs Yeager all of New Castle plus Rev G L Messenger and G Blaine Hancher of Ellwood City attend the Fifteenth International Sunday School Association convention in Buffalo starting this morning through Tuesday June 25. The Statler hotel is headquarters with speakers including Miss Margaret Slattery Dr Frank Mason North Bishop James F Atkins and Prof E O Excell directing music. The program covers Elementary Secondary Adult Administration Visitation Negro Work Training Missionary Temperance Purity Evangelism Education Field and Business with staff from both World and International Sunday School associations participating.

M. W. Leslie C. J. Williamson J. L. Stratton P. L. Craig C. P. Flannery A. E. Yeager New Castle G. L. Messenger G. Blaine Hancher Ellwood City Lawrence County International Sunday School Association Buffalo Sunday School Association Statler Hotel Margaret Slattery Boston Frank Mason New York City James F. Atkins Waynesville N. C E. O. Excell Chicago World’s and

Mays Claims Best Corn In County

Peter Mays of Wilmington Township grows the county’s largest and finest corn. A four acre patch stands 246 feet high and is kept hoed by hand like potatoes.

Peter Mays Wilmington Township Lawrence County

Butcher Shop Reopens After Overhaul on Smithfield Street

W. E. Mc Kee's butcher shop at No 6 Smithfield street is reopened after a complete overhaul and first class sanitary condition. The re opening followed an inspection by Food Inspector James H. Ellison who gave the business his approval.

W. E. McKee Smithfield Street James H. Ellison O. K

Hungarians Pledge Loyalty To U S

Four hundred Hungarians from Sharon and nearby areas adopted resolutions pledging loyalty to President Wilson and the U S government. They stated that U S entry into the war would end the austere four century Hapsburg rule.

U.S International News Service Sharon Wilson United States Hapsburg

A World Peace Vision Advocates Freedom and Autocracy Spread

The text argues free Hungary and a lasting peace, claiming freedom and autocracy will spread worldwide, shaping a new global order with liberty and control intertwined. It presents a controversial view that frees nations while advancing autocratic influence across borders.

Hungary

Miss Grace Cornell Heads to Plattsburg for Red Cross Work

Miss Grace Cornell of 106 Scott Street leaves this evening for Plattsburg New York to do Red Cross work. Cornell enlisted in April but has just been assigned.

Grace Cornell Scott Street Plattsburg, N. Y Cornell

Summer YMCA Membership Offer

A local notice advertises a summer YMCA membership for 3 dollars through October first, inviting readers to join today. The text references a postal or contact code 2663 for action.

Marriage Licenses Registered in Ellwood City and Newport

Local notices list couples obtaining marriage licenses including William C. Bartsch and Jennie M. Nelson in New Castle, Harry O. Felton and Bertha V. Dahl in Ellwood City, and J. W. McCane in Oak Harbor with Sarah J. Harding in Newport.

Wm. C. Bartsch Jennie M. Nelson Harry O. Felton Ellwood Cit Bertha V. Dahl J. W. McCane Sarah J. Harding Newpor

Robert Gettings Transferred to Wheeling Superintendent Post

Robert Gettings, longtime assistant superintendent at the Gre tin mill, has been transferred to Wheeling West Virginia where he now heads the house. He served in the local work for 19 years.

Robert Gettings Gretin Mill Bee Wheeling W. VI

Also Mentioned on This Page

Metzler Washington Mather Bros, CO Mather Bros.Co Jewelers & Silversmiths Washington St N. C. H. Guild H. S. Associates Sam H. McGoun Needlecraft Club Attyy Miss Mockel Nelson-Bartsch James Rocks Francis Catherine North Mercer Street Alice Lowers Monroe Street Charles Flory East North Street Youngstown C. G. McDowell John Dripps St. Mary’s Grace M. E Mae Comfort Epworth League Thomas Francis, Jr Jennie McVettie J. H. Baxter Rev. Hall At Red Y. W.C. A. Notes Carolina E. W. Vogel S. S. Carolina Mays Monogram Austin Lux Brown Hamilton Wacucant Pease Famereranr Plattsburg Wheeling, W. Vi
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