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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
3
The WY. W. CAL auditorium hosted a pupil recital led by Mrs J Callahan with three orchestras Hawaiian, Junior Boys and Ladies Y, plus piano violin ukulele mandolin and guitar pieces and readings. Frances Fambell won the best music essay prize and was given a music history. Mrs Callahan received a handbag from participating ensembles.
Miss Mary McClenahan of New Wilmington and Harry King Bell son of Mrs. Ida Bell of Albert street were married at 9 30 AM in the Episcopal Cathedral of Erie. Officiating were Rev. John C. Ward and Archdeacon Rev. William Reynolds. Mrs Bell attended Westminster College and trained as a nurse overseas with the Youngstown Base hospital unit. Mr Bell, a local high school graduate, has worked at the New Castle News. They plan an extended Canada trip and will reside at 1307 Albert street after July 1.
A luncheon at Mrs. Nicholas Green home Laurel avenues honored Miss Anna McKibbin bride elect. Tea towels were nam ed by guests as gifts. Mrs. H G McKibbon will host a rehearsal dinner June 22 at Elks Club dining room. The McKibbon wedding is set for Saturday at East North street home. Women’s Welsh club meets at Y W C A with state convention slated June 26 27 in Pittsburgh. Delegates and a soloist named.
The marriage of Irene Hookway of Electric Street to Oliver Sanford Frost was solemnized at 11:80 am in the bride’s home, with Rev. D. P. Shafer officiating. Bridesmaid Rhoda Hookway, best man Harold Herrington, and out-of-town guests from Aliquippa and Ellwood City attended. The couple will reside on Electric Street and planned a wedding trip to Cleveland.
Mrs Albert Reich of Pittsburgh hosts a rehearsal dinner at the Early home on Kurtz place in honor of Miss Lillian Early whose marriage to Charles Lyman Clark of Cleveland Ohio will take place Wednesday at 7 20 PM in the Early home Profusion of cut flowers will decorate and 18 guests are invited Among out of town guests are Mr and Mrs James Clark Mr and Mrs Douglas Clark and William Fahresy of Cleveland Mr and Mrs R H H Reid of Jamestown NY Mrs Worth Kerr and Miss Agnes Kerr of Titusville and Grant Wainwright of Pittsburgh
Mrs. Carl Anderson was honored at a bridal shower hosted by the Catherine Von Born Missionary Society of St. John's Lutheran church at Miss Hattle Dale's Pearl Street home. The evening featured a missionary talk on Liberia, informal social time, and refreshments served by the hostess with Edna Dale and Mrs. Bishop assisting. A shower of gifts was presented to Mrs. Anderson. Additional local notices mention Lewellyn Thomas hosting a family dinner on South Mercer Street with multiple attendees and decorations featuring roses, plus Mrs. D. M. Davis and Ruth Davis of Pittsburgh returning after a visit concluded.
Mrs Davis arrived in New Castle to assist in celebrating the 53rd wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Hughes of South Jefferson Street. Norman Lewin joined her as they traveled to Pittsburgh where he will spend two weeks.
Elaborate plans are being made for a benefit tea party by the Women's Welsh Club to aid the Home for the Aged in Cleveland. The event, set for Friday evening June 22, will feature a splendid musical program directed by Mrs. John Evans, with notable musical talent. The committee includes Mrs. W. H. Davia Mrs. Evan Hopkins Mrs. Henry Badger Mrs. John Evans and Mrs. John Beynon.
Local Business and Professional Women's club will hold its annual picnic Thursday at Mrs. J. A. Perry’s summer home at Lakewood with transportation arranged by the Y. W. C. A. A turkey dinner will be served and attendants are asked to meet at the end of the Croton ear line.
100 street and Walter Sturdy of North Beaver street motored to Pittsburgh this morning to attend the funeral of Haydon Vaughn, a fellow student at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the same fraternity as Mr. Lewis and Mr. Sturdy. Worthwhile Kensington. Members of the Worthwhile Kensington will meet Friday evening with Mrs. Sadie Angus, West Washington street, Elisilda Kensington. Members of the Elwilda Kensington will enjoy a picnic supper at Cascade Park Thursday evening at 6 o'clock, Henton Reunion. The annual reunion of the Henton family will be held at the home of Ernest Hennon of Wampum, Thursday, June 21, 1926 Club. Members of the B. C. 1926 elect will hold a picnic at Cascade Park Thursday evening June 21.
The LT and T. L. birthday reception will be held Friday at the home of Mrs. S. E. McClearin on Willard Avenue. It is hosted by the West Side Wo. C. members and invites their children and community children.
The Y W C A board regular meeting is postponed from this season to Tuesday, June 26. Laura Young Bible class holds its annual picnic Wednesday in Cascade Park with luncheon at noon followed by the study hour.
A reader quote notes a bath house could be built at Mel Creary Avenue near the Shenango River. Lusk says it would not cost a great deal, and a June groom comments she is worthy her weight in sugar, though the text is fragmentary.
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