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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1924

Page

3

ROTHERS-DUFFORD WEDDING TODAY

The wedding of Katheryn E. Brothers and Earl W. Dufford took place at 2:30 p.m. at the Wallace home on Highland avenue with Rev. W. E. McClure officiating. The bride wore pink georgette and a shower of pink and white roses, the ceremony featured a choir and reception for sixty guests. The couple will reside at 718 Emerson avenue after a motor trip to Cleveland and Detroit.

M. L. Wallace Highland Avenue Katheryn E. Brothers Edith Brothers Hazelcroft Avenue Earl W. Dufford W. F. Dufford Wallace Avenue W. E. McClure First Presbyterian Church Lester Wilkinsburg Julia Steward Franklin, Pa

Farewell Party at Cascade Park for Slippery Rock Students

Camp Tatapochan Campfire Girls of Wesley M. E. church hosted a farewell party in Cascade Park for girls leaving Monday for the summer term at Slippery Rock State Normal School. Arrangements served 19 guests. Honor guests Edrye Cox Gertrude Pattison Clara Rech Helen Hartman and Geneve Fleming received gifts. Mrs Maud Atkinson was a special guest.

Slippery Rock State Normal School Camp Tatapochan Wesley M. E. Church Cascade Park Edrye Cox Gertrude Pattison Clara Rech Helen Hartman Geneve Fleming Maud Atkinson

Worthwhile Ken Sington Dinner at Cascade Park

Worthwhile Ken Sington will hold a community dinner at Cascade Park on Friday evening at 6 30. The event invites local residents to join and share a meal together in the park venue.

Kensington Cascade Park

Birthday Party in Tribby Home for Charles Tribby

Elizabeth Tribby hosted Charles Tribby’s 13th birthday at her Warren avenue home from 8 to 10 pm. Guests included 15 attendees with music games and pink and white decorations and a cake centerpiece. Hostess assistant Eleanor Eckelberger helped, and guests included Dorothy Hazen June Wolheter Reba Lines Isabel Craig Virginia Walls Marian Robertson Frances Sweet Eleanor Dean Dallas Hazen Robert McKee Chester Harris Billy Mansfield DeWayne Cooper James Cameron.

Charles Elizabeth Tribby Warren Avenue Eleanor Eckelberger Dorothy Hazen June Wolheter Reba Lines Isabel Craig Virginia Walls Marian Robertson Frances Sweet Eleanor* Dean Dallas Hazen Robert McKee Chester Harris Billy Mansfield DeWayne Cooper James Cameron Charles Tribby

Breakfast at Park Honors Bride Elect Anita Thomas

Miss Anita Thomas, bride to be of Leonard Kist hart, was honored at a Cascade park breakfast hosted by the Harry Gross company. Attendees included Mrs. Sarah Reinhart Agnes Daly Deal Coyne Gertrude Kirch Freda Kurtz Lucille Kelly Tommy Coyne Clara Davis Betty Robinson Twyla Davis and out of town guest Miss Edna Davis of Youngstown Ohio. An employee of the company for three years, Thomas received a beautiful gift.

Anita Thomas Leonard Kisthart Harry Gross Company Cascade Park

Birthday dinner at the park for Robertson family

Mrs James Robertson hosted a six o clock park dinner Wednesday celebrating the birthday anniversaries of her husband James and their son James Jr The table featured two birthday cakes with candles Park amusements followed The guests included Mr and Mrs Mack Wales Mr and Mrs Glen Harper and son Joe Mrs Allen Mrs William McClain Mrs E Brundage and children Hester Edna Dick Martha Miss Ethel McKibben James Allen Glenn Robertson and the honored guests

James Robertson James Mack Wales Glen Harper Joe Allen William McClain E. Brundage Hester Edna Martha

Bon Mon club hosts sewing and chat meeting

Bon Mon club members and Mrs. Ross Auble attended a Wednesday evening meeting with sewing and chat. Mrs. Jack McDevitt helped serve refreshments and the next regular meeting is scheduled in two weeks with Mrs. John Streeter of North Jefferson Street.

Bon Mon Club Ross Auble Jack McDevitt John Streeter North Jefferson Street

Universal Sales ham fry at Cascade Park draws forty two guests

J. W. Hartwell of Universal Sales hosted an evening for office sales and shop staff and their families at Cascade Park. Forty two guests attended the ham fry and enjoyed park amusements after dinner.

J. W. Hartwell Universal Sales Company Cascade Park

Local man weds in Ellwood City

Miss Myrtle May Bookamer daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Bookamer of Ellwood City and Homer C D Brown son of Mr and Mrs H A J Brown of Mulberry Street were married at the bride's home Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock Rev John King officiating The ceremony featured palms and blossoms with a reception for thirty guests After a lake trip the couple will reside at 221 North Mulberry Street home after July 1 Attending from Ellwood City were Mr and Mrs H A J Brown Attorney and Mrs Homer Drake Mrs Sweigert and daughter Stella

Myrtle May Bookamer W. E. Bookamer Ellwood City Homer C. D. Brown H. A. J. Brown Mulberry Street John King Bell Memorial Church Margaret Brown Wampum Maxine Miller Helen Jean Brown Thomas Bookamer Betty Neil Evans City Elizabeth Lape Brown North Mulberry Street Homer Drake Sweigert Stella

Joint tureen dinner by McConahy and Boak at Lakewood

Mrs. D. T. McConahy and Mrs. R. G. Boak hosted a tureen dinner for Current Events of '23 at their Lakewood cottages. Fifty four covers were set and a purple and gold floral decor theme complemented the 6 pm meal. Special guests were Mrs. Robert Minton and her daughter Lois of Illinois. Boating and swimming followed. The club's regular meeting is paused until fall.

D. T. McConahy R. G. Boak Lakewood Robert Minton Lois Illinois

Reception to Honor Rev and Mrs McClure at First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian church hosts a Friday evening reception to honor Rev W E McClure and Mrs McClure. Congregation members entertain at 8 o'clock with a musical program and informal social time with refreshments. The general committee includes J E Duff J G Nothdurft and Roy Hazen. M D Well leads the musical program and Mrs R G Maxwell heads the refreshments group.

W. E. McClure First Presbyterian Church

Miss Mary V Love Weds John Gordon

Mr and Mrs James K Love announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Virginia to John C Gordon son of Mr and Mrs Lee R Gordon. The ceremony occurred Monday June 16 at Saegerstown Pa.

James K. Love Highland Avenue Mary Virginia John C. Gordon Lee R. Gordon North Mercer Street Saegerstown

Luncheon Held At East Washington Street Home

Mrs. Harry Phillips and Mrs. James Wilkins hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon at the former's East Washington street home. Fifteen guests attended with garden flowers on the table. Music and sewing filled the afternoon. Mrs. Samuel Baker was the sole special guest. A Park picnic was planned for next week.

Harry Phillips James Wilkins East Washington Street Samuel Baker

Women’s Home Missionary Society Breakfast at Cascade Park

Members of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of Croton Methodist Episcopal church were guests Wednesday morning at breakfast in Cascade Park. Covers were arranged for twenty five guests. Following breakfast park amusements were enjoyed. Arrangements were under the direction of the president Mrs. Fred Hill and Mrs. Charles Campbell.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society of Croton Methodist Episcopal Church Cascade Park Fred Hill Charles Campbell

Thorne Mathers Family Reunion Held at Cascade Park

The descendants of William and Esther Thorne Mathers met at Cascade Park New Castle on Wednesday June 18 with fifty four people attending. A noon picnic dinner followed the business meeting and the gathering continued with informal activities afterward.

William Esther Thorne Mathers Cascade Park New Castle

Local club names officers and reunion site

Officers elected include President R P Hill New Castle Vice President Carl Daniels Franklin Secretary Mrs R P Hill New Castle Treasurer Mrs Norman McCaslin East Brook The next reunion will be held at the Second United Presbyterian church of East Brook.

Ing R. P. Hill New Castle Carl Daniels Franklin Norman McCaslin East Brook Second United Presbyterian Church of

Dinner at New Castle Field Club Honors Judge Prather

Judge and Mrs. Plummer Emery hosted an informal dinner at the New Castle Field Club on Wednesday evening in honor of Judge Prather of Meadville. The room featured baskets of bright garden flowers and clever place favors. After dinner guests enjoyed social time with bridge as the main activity.

Plummer Emery New Castle Field Club

Brest family holds annual reunion at Buhl Park Sharon

Members of the Brest family gathered Wednesday at Buhl Park Sharon Pa for a reunion with about two hundred relatives attending a noon dinner. A business meeting followed electing H T Brest president P N Brest vice president Mrs James H Wigt on treasurer. Guests came from New Castle Mayville Greenville Meadville Sharon Sharpsville Fredonia Pa and Hubbard Ohio.

Brest Famil Buhl Park Sharon H. T. Brest P. N. Brest James H. Wigton New Castle Mayville Greenville Meadville Sharpsville Fredonia Hubbard

Quanequa Club Hosts Social Evening at Marshall Avenue

Mrs John Thomas entertained the Quanequa Club at her home on Marshall avenue Wednesday evening with Kensington as the social highlight. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs William Stewart. The group planned a September return and an upcoming Park picnic next Thursday with Mrs Stewart and Mrs H Platt Meehan as hostesses.

John Thomas Quanequa Club Marshall Avenue Kensington William Stewart Herb Webb Mount Jackson Road Park H. Platt Meehan

Kirkwood Cameron Wed in Hoover Heights Tabernacle

Miss Marjory Mandana Cameron of Shenango township married Henry J. Kirkwood of Miller Avenue at the Hoover Heights Tabernacle. Rev. D W Patterson officiated with Irene and Jackson Kirkwood as attendants. Immediate families witnessed. couple will reside on Miller Avenue.

Hoover Heights Tabernacle Marjory Mandana Cameron Shenango Township Henry J. Kirkwood Miller Avenue D. W. Patterson Irene Kirkwood Jackson Kirkwood Mrs. Kirkwood

K O W Club Enjoys Evening At Mrs Brooks Home

K O W Club members gathered Wednesday at Mrs Albert Brooks home on Allen Street. Prizes went to Mrs Howard Rote Mrs Louise Hunter and Mrs Albert Brooks. Hosts Mrs Brooks with assistance from Mrs Rote and special guest Mrs Margaret Galbreather served refreshments. A park picnic is planned in a week with Mrs Leonard Peterson to host the next meeting in two weeks.

K. O. W. Club Albert Brooks Allen Street Howard Rote Louise Hunter Margaret Galbreather Leonard Peterson Wallace Avenue

Iona Ken Sington Club Hosts Busy Meeting

All members attended the Wednesday meeting with Mrs. Frank Glasgow Lowery as hostess. Mrs. Minnie Dufford attended as a special guest and sewing was the main diversion. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Harry Abrey and Mrs. Wilson Carr. The next gathering is set for Thursday July 10 at Mrs. Clarence Bauder’s Brooklyn Avenue home.

Iona Kensington Frank Glasgow Lowery Minnie Dufford Harry Abrey Wilson Carr Clarence Bauder Brooklyn Avenue

Five euchre tables hosted by Mrs Ella Han in 1907 Club

Five euchre tables were in play at the home of Mrs Ella Han on Raymond street Wednesday evening for the 1907 Club. High scores were won by Mrs Frank Stechkle, Mrs Trushel, and Mrs Richard Hennon. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Bernard McLowell. In two weeks Mrs A L Abrey will host at Edison avenue.

Ella Hannon Raymond Street Frank Stechkle Trushel Richard Hennon Bernard MclLowell A. L. Abrey Edison Avenue

G K W Club Meets At Sankey Home For Evening

Mrs Dallis Gill attended as special guest as G K W Club met at Mrs Harry Sankey home on Spruce street. Needlework and music entertained, poenies decorated the rooms. Hostess was assisted by daughters Leona and Prudence in serving refreshments. A 6 o clock Park dinner is planned in three weeks.

Miss Daly Hosts S. U. Club Evening at West Washington

Miss Agnes Daly entertained members of the S. U. Club at her West Washington street home Monday evening. Games and music delighted guests, with refreshments served by her sister Lally.

Agnes Daly S. U. Club West Washington Street Lally

Ora Muse Farewell Note Sparks Community Reflections

In honor of Mrs. Ora Muse who leaves soon to make her home in the community gathers to bid her farewell. Residents praise her service and wish her well as she prepares for a new chapter away from the area.

Ora Muse

J. E. Club Dines in Reading YWCA Gathering

Mrs Ollie Hartman and Leah Parker hosted the J E club at a six o clock dinner in the YWCA Reading Pa Covers were laid for ten guests Special guests included Mrs Loyal Shorts of Sharon and Lillian Boyd Table decor featured pink and white sweet peas.

Reading Ollie Hartman Leah Parker J. E. Club Loyal Shorts Sharon Lillian Boyd

Breakfast at Cascade Park for B. B. Club members

Twenty members of the B. B. Club enjoyed a breakfast at Cascade Park on Wednesday morning. Social guests included Mrs. May Miracle Mrs. Audley Logan of Pittsburgh and Mrs. H. E. Hecktorn of Rochester Pa. Mrs. Fred Frankfather received a birthday shower afterward. Plans were made for another breakfast in two weeks.

B. B. Club Cascade Park May Miracle Audley Logan Pittsburgh H. E. Heckathorn Rochester Fred Frankfather

Mrs. Smock Hosts N. E. T. Club Gathering

Mrs. Clarence Smock welcomed eight N. E. T. Club members to her Lowery street home Wednesday evening for social time. Refreshments were provided with help from her mother Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Carl Douglass. In three weeks Mrs. Walter Russell of Marshall Avenue will entertain.

Clarence Smock N. E. T. Club Lowery Street Snyder Carl Douglass Walter Russell Marshall Avenue

Primrose Club Holds Home Meeting at Mrs Harvey’s

Mrs Mary Harvey hosted primrose Club members on Beckford Street Tuesday after a brief business session. Kensington and chat followed. Mrs Hettie Rhodes and Miss Marjory Rhodes assisted with refreshments. A picnic dinner at the Park is planned in two weeks.

Mary Harvey Beckford Street Primrose Club Kensington Hettie Rhodes Marjory Rhodes Park

Local social roundup at North Lima party hosted by Miss Mintzer

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mitchell and several city residents attended a party in North Lima Ohio Tuesday evening hosted by Miss Carrie Mintzer. Attendees listed include Mrs. Norris Mitchell Mrs. John Keefer Miss Minnie Kerber and John Kerber.

Ralph Mitchell Norris Mitchell John Keefer Minnie Kerber John Kerber North Lima Carrie Mintzer

Birthday Celebrate Harry Mintzzer in Warm Family Gathering

A daughter honors her father Harry Mintzzer on his 82nd birthday with a well decorated room, flowers, and social pleasures. Refreshments were served later by the hostess.

Harry Mintzzer

Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening at Minick Home

Members of the Bridge Club enjoyed a midweek gathering at Miss Helen Minick’s Pine Street home with Bridge Mah Jongg and music. Special guests included Miss Katherine Nessle Miss Alice Nelson and Miss Wilma Lostetter. Refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Miss Katheryn Nessle. Plans were made for a picnic in two weeks.

Bridge Club Helen Minick Pine Street Katherine Nessle Alice Nelson Wilma Lostetter Katheryn Nessle

Y O A Girls Meet at Mrs Clinefelter Home

Mrs. Frank Clinefelter hosted the Y O A Girls on North Mercer Street Wednesday evening. The gathering featured Kensington and music with dainty refreshments served and special guest Frank Johnston attended.

Frank Clinefelter North Mercer Street Kensington Music Frank Johnston

Sunny Susan Cream Promises Freckle and Tan Removal

A bold advertisement offers Sunny Susan Cream to fade freckles and tan skin with a double strength formula. It claims clear skin and removal of blackheads, advertising availability at major stores or direct purchase by money order for $1.18 from Sunny Susan Laboratories, Inc. Buffalo, New York.

Sunny Susan Laboratories, Inc Buffalo New Yan

Personal Notices Highlight Local Movements and Illnesses

Local residents report health updates and visits across towns. Miss Mary Keith suffers tonsillitis at home on North Jefferson Street while Mrs. May Miracle stays with Mrs. Don Warnock in Winslow Avenue.

Mary Keith North Jefferson Street

Jones to Spend Summer in Ponca Oklahoma

Visiting Miss Anna Good of Irwin Pennsylvania reports Colonel son of Mr and Mrs Thomas L Jones of East Reynolds Street left this morning for Ponca Oklahoma to spend the summer with his brother John E Jones and uncle R R Owen.

Thomas L. Jones East Reynolds Street Ponca Oklahoma John E. Jones R. R. Owen

Colored men caught in shoplifting attempt at local store

Joe Moses, operator of a store at 15 West Long Avenue, reported Wednesday that he chased two colored men caught in the act of attempting theft. A bag dropped by the pair contained ten pairs of socks two ladies waists and a jumper.

Joe Moses West Long Avenue

Sulphur Vapor Baths Open On 5th Street

The Sulphur Vapor baths on 5% South Mercer street are open and usual treatments are being given by a lady masseur.

Mercer Street Masseur

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Rothers-Dufford VICKS Pene Madame X Yiu Roberts’ Millinery North Mill ST M’clure Mary V. Love John Gordon G. A. T. Kensington Mathers Reunion Atkinson Paint & Glass Company North Mill Street N. Mercer St Brest Reunion Cameron-Kirkwood G. K. W. Club Penn Marion Davies KG Or Nanan New Victor Records McCormack Paderewski Victor Red Seal Records Old Mexico Schertzinger John McCormack Chopin Ignace Jan Paderewski Stu Strauss Eva Billy Jones Ernest Hare Radio Aududiences Wilfred Ann Wilfred Glenn Victor Company Dance Records Paulee Pat Whiteman Barney Rapp and His Orchestra S. S. Leviathan Orchestra Arthur Penn The Troubadours Victrola U & Bat CPF Victor Talking Machine Company Camden,n. J Y. O. A. Girls Don Warnock Winslow Avenue David Mort Grant Street George Moser East Grant Street H. E. Hackathorn Carl McCreary Martin Street J. W. Ray New York City Frank Dorsey Frank Lillian Wildwood Muriel Mort Jront Street Charles Hillman Middletown C. H. Dufford Viola Crawford Avenue Portland Ohio J. M. Speed Sampson Street New Castle Hospital David George Gerald McCreary Mansfield T. D. Allen West South Street Isabelle Clark Molly Marks Philadelphia Marguerite Kleckner Butler Avenue Cedar Crest College Anna Good Irwin, Pa Jack Gerson Penn Theatre
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