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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1937

Page

7

Macon Bridge Club Hosts Guests at Mrs Mears Home

In the home of Mrs J R Mears on Butler Avenue Friday evening the Macon Bridge club was delightedly entertained. Special guests included Mrs Elizabeth Ann Troutman Miss Mollie Lee Mrs George Woodring and Mrs Robert Harris. Prizes went to Mrs John Sweet who also received the galloping award with Mrs Henry Lines and Mrs Eliza Ann Troutman. Sweets were served during play and on July 1 the club plans a Cascade Park breakfast.

J. R. Mears Butler Avenue Macon Bridge Club Elizabeth Ann Troutman Mollie Lee George Woodring Robert Harris John Sweet Henry Lines Eliza Ann Troutman Cascade Park

Cumberland Wedding Unites Cary Jay and Russell Young

In Cumberland Maryland on Saturday June 12 Rev Lt Hall Sharp united Cary Jay daughter of Earl and Mrs Jay and Russell Young son of Mansfield and Mrs Young in a single ring ceremony. The bride wore white with matching accessories and carried lilies and carnations. Attendants were Mr and Mrs B H Snyder relatives of the bride. A wedding dinner for 20 followed at the Snyder home. The groom works at Shenango Pottery in New Castle and they plan to reside in Cumberland.

Cumberland Hall Sharp Cary Jay Earl Jay Forrest Street Russell Young Mansfield Young Sharp B. H. Snyder Cleveland

Mrs Agnes Miller Hosts 1934 Jolly Quilters Club

Mrs Agnes Miller of Lorrain Avenue will entertain the 1934 Jolly Quilters Club members on Thursday June 24.

Agnes Miller Lorrain Avenue Jolly Quilters Club

Dent Foster Wedding Draws Local Guests in Cleveland

Local attendees Mrs. David W. Nesbit Sr and Jr of Leisure Avenue and Miss Lora Post of Delaware Avenue traveled to Cleveland for the 4 30 p m Dent Foster nuptials. Peggy Dent daughter of James and Mrs Dent and Paschel Foster of Cleveland wed at Lakewood Presbyterian Church with a Lakeshore Hotel reception. Peggy is a local high school graduate who pursued college studies after New Castle.

David W. Nesbit David W. Nesbit, Jr Leasure Avenue Lora Post Delaware Avenue Cleveland Dent-Foster Peggy Dent James Madison Dent Paschel Foster Lakewood Presbyterian Church Lakeshore New Castle

Shower Honors Mrs. John P. McClurg at Neshannock Home

Mrs Sophie Bryson was feted Friday evening at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Georgiana Layton at 420 Neshannock avenue. Music, limned pink and white decor, and garden flowers complemented lunch served with Rita Audina assisting. The guest of honor received many fine gifts.

John P. McClurg Sophie Bryson Georgiana Layton Neshannock Avenue Rita Audina

Jolly Jesters Club Hosts Afternoon at Edenburg Home

Jolly Jesters club members enjoyed hospitality at Mrs. Clifford Beight's Edenburg home. Radio and fancywork provided the pastime while lunch was served with Mrs. Jack Majestic helping. Plans for a near future picnic were discussed. Mrs. Thomas Harrell of Newell avenue will entertain the club on July 8 at her home.

Jolly Jesters Club Clifford Beight Edenburg Jack Majestic Thomas Harrell Newell Avenue

Bestyette Bridge Hosts Guests at Summer Meeting

Bestyette Bridge Club members welcomed special guests Mrs. Kenneth Beer and Mrs. Lyman Gerould at the home of Mrs. L. H. Kelly on Fairfield avenue. Mrs. Thomas Solomon won the top score prize as bridge tables were in play and lunch followed with Mrs. Gerould assisting. The club plans a similar event on Thursday July 1 with Miss Kay Hodge hosting on East Wallace avenue.

Bestyette Bridge Club Kenneth Beer Lyman Gerould L. H. Kelly Fairmont Avenue Thomas Solomon Gerould Kay Hodge East Wallace Avenue

Pisor and Emery Families Hold 48th Reunion at Liberty Grange

The 48th annual reunion was held Thursday June 17 at Liberty Grange hall. Dinner was served at noon by the committee. May Lock directed the day’s program and the business meeting elected officers: President Howard Gardner, vice president W A Kerr, secretary Ola Crill, corresponding secretary Blanche Gardner, and treasurer May Lock. Next gathering set for Ellwood City in Ewing Park on the third Thursday of June 1938.

Pisor Emery Liberty Grange Hall May Lock Audley Lock Howard Gardner W. A. Kerr Ola Crill Blanche Gardner

O. T. I. Club Hosts Steak Fry at Cascade Park

O. T. I. members gathered Thursday evening at Cascade Park for a steak fry at 6 30. Mrs Ralph Lombardo and Miss Gloria Augustine served the hot menu. Guests included Miss Augustine and Miss Rosena Natale. Prizes went to Mrs Joseph DeLillo and Mrs Christina Marshall with Mrs Marshall winning the club prize. In two weeks Miss Florence Dell will host at her Croton avenue home.

Cascade Park O. T. I. Club Ralph Lombardo Gloria Augustine Augustine Rosena Natale Joseph DeLillo Christina Marshall Brisco Marshall Florence Dell Croton Avenue

Recital by Miss Dorothy Sankey’s Piano Students

Miss Dorothy Sankey of North Jefferson street presented a group of piano students in recital on Thursday evening with parents and friends as guests. Participants included Lewell Leonhardt Betty Lou Nesbit Georgia Wood Mary Ellen Robinson Mary Louise Ward Mary Elizabeth Vaughn and Marjorie Pascoe who performed solos. Vaughn gave a reading at the close and guests were invited to a buffet lunch after the program.

Dorothy Sankey North Jefferson Street Lewell Leonhardt Betty Lou Nésbit Georgia Wood Mary Ellen Robinson Mary Louise Ward Mary Elizabeth Vaughn Marjorie Pascoe Miss Sankey

Mrs Lundy Hosts G G G Club At Bay Street Home

Mrs. Arthur Lundy entertained G G G club members at 235 North Bay street with tables of 500 as the main diversion. Prizes went to Ethel and Frances Wagner. Special guests included Mrs. Fabian and Mrs. Merritt Reynolds. Lunch followed the decorated tables and the hostess was aided by Mrs. Jack Bowden. The next meeting will be a picnic outing.

Arthur Lundy G. G. G. Club North Bay Street Ethel Frances Wagner Jack Bowden Fred Fabian Merritt Reynolds

Father's Day Specials Highlight Castile Garage Ad

Ads note Father's Day specials at Castile Garage with promotional offers. The item references a display on page 12.

Castile Garage

Sawalla Club Social Held at Massie Home

Sawalla club members met Friday evening at the home of Mrs James Massie on South Baw street. Prizes were won by Mrs Ella Campbell and Mrs Roy Jones. Hostess duties were aided by Mrs George Massie. Dorothy McCracken to entertain on Friday July 2.

Sawalla Club James Massie South Baw Street Ella Campbell Roy Jones George Massie Dorothy McCracken

Local Social Notes From 1907 Evening Gatherings

The record lists addresses and names including 105 New Bridge and Meyer avenue for Mrs. George Solo mon, Mrs. M. Thom as co-hostess, F. O. F with Mrs. William Patton, Scott street, B. P. W. picnic at Lakewood cottage, The Castleton, Virginia Pacular on West Sheridan avenue, R. A. club rooms on South Jefferson street, Mrs. Fred Beard Ryan avenue, C. W. C. with Mrs. Fay Davis County Line street.

New Bridge George Solomon Meyer Avenue M. Thomas William Patton Scott Street Lakewood Cottage Quota Castleton Virginia Pacular West Sheridan Avenue R. A South Jefferson Street Fred Beard Ryan Ave

Miss Garnet Love Hosts M Y O B Club Event

Savannah host Miss Garnet Love welcomed M Y O B members Friday evening. Bingo winners were Mrs. J O Edgington Jr Mrs. Leo Wolf and Mrs EF Culbertson. Special guests included Mrs Louis Johns Miss Anna Johns and Mrs David Bowen. Centerpiece roses framed lunch to follow. On July 9 the club meets Mrs Ben Schulasky New Bedford road for a tureen dinner.

Garnet Love Savannah Road J. O. Edgington, Jr Leo Wolf EF. L. Culbertson Louis Johns Anna Johns David Bowen Ben Schulasky New Bedford Road

Harris Visitors From Germantown Return Visit to Pittsburgh

Mr and Mrs David G Harris of Germantown and former New Castle residents are in Pittsburgh over the weekend visiting friends and relatives. Their daughter Martha Jo Harris is enrolled in a nurses training course at Allegheny General hospital. Mr Harris, with Carnegie Illinois, recently moved from Youngstown to the Chicago district and now serves as an auditor at the Pencayd works.

David G. Harris Germantown New Castle Pittsburgh Martha Jo Harris Allegheny General Hospital Harris Carnegie-Illinois Company Youngstown Chicago Pencayd Works

Hill Top Club Hosts Evening At Beckford Street

Hill Top club members gathered Friday at Mrs. Howard Dickson's home Beckford Street for a bridge evening. Mrs. James Beam won high score prizes and Mrs. Joseph Campbell took the galloping prize. Lunch was served by the hostess and her mother Mrs. Bevan. Next meeting set for Friday June 25 at the home of Mrs. A J Henderson Delaware Avenue.

Hill Top Club Howard Dickson Beckford Street James Beam Joseph Campbell Bevan A. J. Henderson Delaware Avenue

Be​ckford and East Washington Church Service

A preaching service will be held at the corner of Beckford and East Washington streets at 2 30 p m on Sunday in the old Third U P church.

Beckford and East Washington Streets Third U. P

Hazlett Bible Class Monthly Meeting in New Wilmington

The Celma Hazlett Bible class of the Christian and Missionary Alliance will hold its monthly meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Ida Donnan in New Wilmington. Attendees should meet at the church at 7 p.m and transportation will be provided.

Y L B Class Meet at Mrs Fox Home on Superior Street

Members of Section E of the Y. L. B. Class of the Third U. P. church met with Mrs. James Fox on Superior street Friday for their usual session. The hostess led the devotional period and Mrs. Fred Sturdevant was leader. A social time followed, with refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs. Jack Ellis of Youngstown Ohio.

U. P. Church James Fox Superior Street Fred Sturdevant Jack Ellis Youngstown, O

Birth Announcements For Publication Guidelines

The column requires signed notices with the writer’s name and address and the doctor’s name to publish births. Readers should submit complete details to ensure proper credit and verification.

Richey Family Announces Two Newborns in Local Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Richey of 517 North Cedar Street announce a daughter born Friday June 18 at New Castle hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs B F Dillon of North Cedar Street a son arrived June 19 at Jameson Memorial hospital.

Lawrence Richey North Cedar Street New Castle Hospital B. F. Dillon Jameson Memorial Hospital

Today Is The Day Today Is The Day

Continued from page four, the item appears to report on a scheduled event or milestone. The readable fragment mentions an ongoing action described as today being significant, with references to ongoing proceedings and people involved. Further specifics are not clear from the OCR snippet.

Plan of Union rejected by colonies sparks confederacy debate

The article recalls Benjamin Franklin’s proposed plan of union rejected by colonial crowds. It notes the later 21 year delay before a union modeled on the Iroquois Confederacy. It also lists historical events on June 19 including Maximilian’s execution in 1867 and the Savannah’s Liverpool voyage in 1819 as well as early baseball in 1846 and early film censorship in 1911.

Benj. Franklin Savannah Liverpool Hoboken N. J Moving Picture Censorship Board Pennsylvania

Notable Nativities and Historical Highlights

Notables born include Peter Lorre 1903 the photoplay actor Helen Gould Shepard 1861 NY philanthropist who adopted heirs Raymond L Ditmars 1876 snake expert and writer Albert Henry Morill 1875 Kroger co founder. Also June 20 1786 Congress adopted the Great Seal design by William Barton and Charles Thomson debates on turkey Rooster substitution. Alaska sale treaty ratified 1867 connecting to Russian America.

Peter Lorre Helen Gould Shepard New York Raymond L. Ditmars Albert Henry Morill Kroger Grocery and Bakery Co Congress United States William Barton Philadelphia Charles Thomson Ireland Pennsylvania Ben Franklin George Washington Senate

Major state and invention milestones across history

On June 20 1632 Maryland was granted to Lord Baltimore by King Charles. In 1863 West Virginia entered the union as the 35th state with the motto Mountaineers Always Freemen. In 1935 Alexis Carrell and C A Lindbergh announced their artificial heart invention.

Maryland Lord Baltimore King Charles West Virginia Alexis Carrell C. A. Lindbergh

Vacation in Two Great Neighboring Lands

The piece compares sister nations, praising central and western Canada for fishing hunting and scenery as ideal for budget travelers. It notes Mexico’s rise as a vacation destination due to political tranquility and highlights the new motor road from the American border to Mexico City. It invites travel by train, auto, air, boat, bus or bicycle.

Canada Mexico Mexico City United States

Sunday church services and local notes in New Bedford

NEW BEDFORD SUNDAY SERVICES Methodist E J Jennings pastor 930 am Sunday school 1036 am worship Hopewell Presbyterian G O Brown pastor 1000 am Sunday school 1100 am worship United Presbyterian Matthew Gilliland pastor 1000 am Sunday School 1130 am worship NEW BEDFORD NOTES Mr and Mrs Robert Redmond were Youngstown callers Thursday evening Miss Heda Kelly of Mt Conn W V is the house guest of Mr and Mrs Clyde Kelly Jean Eppinger underwent a tonsil operation Wednesday in the Youngstown hospital Mrs T E Shields has returned home from the Jameson Memorial Hospital where she was a patient for two weeks Bobby Simpson has returned home after a two weeks stay with his grandmother Mrs Cora Thorne dell of Greenville Mrs Melvin Moorhouse of Knoxville Tenn has arrived to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Grunenwald Mr and Mrs B F Harry and Mrs Ellis Harry attended the wedding of their niece Myrtle Cox Wednesday in the First Christian church at New Castle Ruth Wortman has returned to the Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Baltimore Md where she will resume her duties after a months vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs George Wortman

Heda Kelly Mt. Conn W. V Clyde Kelly Jean Eppinger Youngstown Hospital T. E. Shields Jameson Memorial Hospital Bobby Simpson Cora Thorndell Greenville Melvin Moorhouse Knoxville

Scouts Camporee Lights Up Cunningham Park Overnight

A large group of Boy Scouts from the Lawrence County Council camped at Cunningham Park for the annual Scout Camporee. They set up shelters, cooked meals, and spent the night under the sky. Troops will be judged this afternoon on camping merit and patrol performance. Ray N. Zeigler chairs the committee with R. E. McConaghy Richard Morgan Michael Wonner and Clyde McCready assisting.

Lawrence County

Afro Americans Program Tonight at Church of God in Christ

Elder G J Norman announces an excellent young people's program at the Church of God in Christ located at 1123 Moravia Street tonight. The event highlights youth activities and community engagement led by local figures.

Church of God In Christ Moravia Street G. J. Norman

Ever Ready Club Meets at Modelle Clarks Monday Evening

Members of the Ever Ready club will gather at 8 o'clock Monday night in the home of Modelle Clark on Grant Street for a regular meeting and social hour.

Ever Modelle Clark Grant St

P. L. D. Reading Circle Meeting Noted

The P L D Reading Circle will meet Monday evening with Mrs Laura Russell at West State Street.

Reading Circle P L. D. Reading Circle Laura Russell West State Street

Missionary Society Elects Delegate for July Convention

The Second Baptist Church Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. Julia Woodson’s home on West Grant Street. Mrs. M. P. Nelson was chosen as delegate to the annual convention in Aliquippa on July 8. Next meeting set for July 15 at Mrs. Mary Mann’s Knox Street residence.

Monday Prayer Band Meeting Held at Johnson Home

The Monday Prayer Band gathers Monday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs C L Johnsons Preston avenue home. President Mrs A Larry will conduct the meeting.

C. L. Johnson Preston Avenue A. Larry

Honor Graduates Program At Second Baptist Church

The program honoring graduates will be held Sunday at 7 30 PM at Second Baptist Church. It features readings by Norris Brown Romaine Derr and Silas Gillespie, violin and chorus selections, papers including The Power of Education, and remarks by the pastor and Mrs M P Nelson.

Second Baptist Church Power of Education Elizabeth Lash Gilbert Derr, Jr Louise Davis Alice and James Gillespie Clarence Brown Ruth Henley Willa Mae Cox Norris Brown Romaine Derr Margaret Mayo M. P. Nelson

Social notes list of visits and travels of local residents

Mrs. Clinton D. Keagy of Clenmore boulevard spends a week in New York City. Mrs. S. F. Neely of Roseville California visits her niece Mrs. Bert Book in Marshall avenue. Lily Davies convalesces at Fernhill Rest home Gibsonia Pa. James L. Young and daughter Claire of Cleveland visit Mr. and Mrs. John Young Blaine street. Mrs. Harry A. Bryan and family visit Mrs. John W. Fessler Norwood avenue. Harold W. Boon enrolled in New York University summer program. Hetrick family heads to Milwaukee for the summer. Coulter family and Martha McClymonds hosting McClymonds reunion at Portersville. Young and Tyrrell to Harrisburg for police convention. Charles Sanford family visits Cleveland. Touring Cleveland points of interest. Mrs. H. L. Garvin of Fort Lauderdale and daughter Virginia visiting A. M. Diefenderfer. recovering from operation at Jameson Memorial hospital. Miss Garvin now residing at The Castleon.

Clinton D. Keagy Clenmore Boulevard New York City S. F. Neely Roseville Cal Bert Book Marshall Avenue Lily Davies Fernhill Gibsonia James L. Young Claire Cleveland John Young Blaine Street Harry A. Bryan Harry Bob Erie John W. Fessler Norwood Avenue Harold W. Boon Brooklyn Avenue New York University W. J. Hetrick Howard Helen North Lee Avenue Milwaukee W.C Hetrick R. L. Coulter Harrison Street Martha McClymonds Portersville McClymonds Blaine Steet Wm. Tyrrel Atlantic Avenue Harrisburg Young and Tyrrell Charles Sanford East New Castle Leveland Harold Hanna Jack McCowan H. L. Garvin Fort Lauderdale Fla Virginia A. M. Diefenderfer Logan Street Jameson Memorial Hospital Garvin Castleon

Boxing figure Tommy Felasco visits relatives

Tommy Felasco, once a noted South Side boxer now living in Tucson Arizona, is visiting relatives. Felasco served 12 years in the United States Army.

Tommy Felasco South Side Tucson Ariz

Edward Still Serves England In Wartime Paradox

Edward remains a symbol of steadfast England as statesmen vent frustrations over Germany and Italy, then redirect attention by launching new efforts against him.

Edward England Germany Italy

W C T U and L T L Hold Greenwood Meeting

The W C T U and L T L gathered at Greenwood Methodist church on Tuesday June 15 with singing the flag ceremony and pledge cards distributed. The L T L pledge was recited by children. A rally song and cries followed and the next meeting was set for Greenwood Methodist church on Tuesday June 13 at 2 p.m.

Energy L. T. L Greenwood Methodist Church L. T L

Girl Scouts Troop Nine Meets with First Aid Test

Girl Scouts Troop Nine held its regular meeting on Wednesday evening with songs and patrol corners. E L Tristman conducted a first aid test for a group of the Scouts and taps closed the session. The Court of Awards is set for next Wednesday evening with the usual horsehoe formation led by Scribe Martha Carlson.

Troop Nine E. L. Tristman Horsehoe Martha Carlson

Words of Wisdom a Rochefoucauld aphorism

A concise reflection notes that it is easier to know many men than to know one man, attributed to Rochefoucauld. The line suggests insight into human nature and the complexity of individuals.

City Hall News Briefs Report Auto Theft Home Burglary

Chris Clark reported an electric razor stolen from his auto parked yesterday on Howard Avenue. George Sillman in the paper mill area said money was taken from his home Friday. Police were told chickens were loose in the 500 block of Hillcrest Avenue.

Chris Clark Highland Avenue Howard Way George Sillman Hillcrest Avenue

Marriage License Applications Listed for Several Boroughs

A list of marriage license applicants appears with names and addresses across Bessemer, Ellwood City, New Castle, West Pittsburg, Youngstown, Warren, and Cleveland area towns. Couples include Joseph Paz, Mary Werhaugh, Nicholas Toomes, Elizabeth Gambino, Joseph A. Rieland, and others, with residences in Pittsburgh, Ellwood City, New Castle, West Pittsburg, Youngstown, Warren, and Cleveland.

Nicholas Toomes Winslow St Pittsburgh Elizabeth Gambino Beaver Ave Ellwood City

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