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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1940

Page

6

Co Hostesses to Copeland Society Meet for Youth Focus

Associates of the Margaret Cope land Missionary Society of the Third U.P. Church gathered at Mrs. W. E. Hughes home on Beckford Street. Miss Ninnie Howard and Mrs. L. E. McCreary co hosted. The program covered youth topics including Christian youth in action in Egypt and American Christian youth, with junior missionaries Betty Lutz Ruth Lutz Mary Margaret Eagleson and June Thompson as guests. A playlet about dollies going as missionaries and a vocal number were presented, and the next meeting was planned as a breakfast for July 16.

Margaret Copeland Egypt Ed Ryan Elmer Rice Betty Lutz Ruth Lutz Mary Margaret Eagleson June Thompson Clair Lutz Lutz

Junior Catholic Daughters Meet at Edison Avenue

Miss Madge Shriver hosted members of Troop 2 of the Junior Catholic Daughters of America at her Edison avenue home on Tuesday evening. Contests and dancing provided diversion while refreshments were served. Aides were Rosemary Schooley and Mrs. Howard Shriver. A wiener roast was planned for Lakewood on July 9. Jean Maher to entertain the group for the July meeting at her Wallace avenue home.

Madge Shriver Catholic Daughters of America Edison Avenue Rosemary Schooley Howard Shriver Lakewood Jean Maher Wallace Avenue

Amity Class Fetes Bride-Elect Tuesday

Amity class members of the Naz arine church gathered Tuesday evening at the Volant home of Misses Rachel and Bernice Boozell to honor Miss Mildred Connerly as she prepares to wed Everett Downing on June 27. A miscellaneous shower featured an array of gifts, with informal diversions and refreshments. Special guests included Mrs. Ruth Furey and daughter Olive, Gene Mackey, Everett Downing and George Brickley. A July 16 picnic is planned for the group.

Amity Nazarine Church Volant Rachel Bernice Boozell Mildred Connerly Everett Downing Miss Connerly Harry Boozell Ruth Furey Olive Gene Mackey George Brickley

Missionary Meeting at Country Home by St John’s Ladies

Members of the Women’s Missionary Society of St John’s Lutheran Church met at Mrs William Gustafson’s country home on Pulaski road. Stella Diefenderfer led a discussion on Women and the Way in Africa with letters from Sally Botham a New Castle missionary. Mrs A J Gavrey led the routine session and J W Trent reported on the Wisconsin convention in Butler May 1. AC Thompson was a delegate. A social hour followed with lunch prepared by the hostess aided by Raymond Gustafson and C R Thompson.

Women's Missionary Society of St. John’s Wisconsin Butler AC. R. Thompson Raymond Gustafson C. R. Thompson

Hostess Maryreth Turner Hosts Lingernots Club Night

Maryreth Turner entertained Lingernots club members at her Arlington avenue home on Tuesday. Betty James won the door prize, with refreshments served by Mrs. Carl Turner and Jean Turner. In two weeks the group will meet Shirley Kennedy on Huron avenue for the next session.

Maryreth Turner Lingernots Club Arlington Avenue Betty James Carl Turner Jean Shirley Kennedy Huron Avenue

Jewish League Dance Tonight at Field Club

Jewish Junior League members meet at Tifereth Israel to finalize plans for an evening spring dance at the New Castle Field Club. Miss Ina Rosenberg presides, with Miss Violet Tobin performing solo dances and a program of novelty acts to boost the event on the calendar.

Jewish Junior League Tifereth Israel New Castle Field Club Ina Rosenberg Violet Tobin Harriet Wolfe Dora Winick Geraldine Mulhauser Sara Elefant Sara Rothman Irene Leenberg Marion Ginsberg Miriam Shapiro Eleanor Markley Ellen Shifman Gussie Pittler Rose Katz Anne Maierson Esther Grossman Estelle Waldman

Bruceton Wedding Sparks Local Interest

Mr and Mrs John Rothhaar formerly Marion Tackitt of Bruceton wed June 11 in Gill Hall Jefferson Methodist church Rev McNealy officiated Attendants were Virginia Tackitt and Frank Lehreiner They returned June 16 for a large reception at the bride’s parents home. both are high school graduates with Rothhaar employed by the United Mine Workers Association in Pittsburgh.

John Rothhaar Marion Tackitt Bruceton Central West W. C. Tackitt Fannie Rothhaar Cherry Street Gretta Nesbitt East Washington Street Richard Nesbitt, Jr Betty Saylor Beckford Street Rothhaar United Mine Workers Association Pittsburgh

Baldwin Bible Class Dinner at Highland Church

The Baldwin Bible Class of Highland U P church held its annual family dinner Tuesday at 6 30 PM with over 100 attendees. Dr and Mrs Ferguson and Mr and Mrs Lindsay were special guests as games and contests followed the meal. Organized by Mrs M M Ingham and eight other hosts.

Baldwin Bible Class Highland U. P. Church D. L. Ferguson Thomas Lindsay M. M. Ingham Lee Pyle I. L. Johns Sarah McCreary Lanigan

Anniversary Dinner Honors 35th Wedding Milestone

Mr. and Mrs. William Warwick of Euclid Avenue celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by their daughter Mrs. Charles Chamberlain. Pink and white decor framed a center wedding cake as relatives from Washington, Pa., and local guests offered gifts and well wishes.

William Warwick Euclid Avenue Charles Chamberlain James Warwick Patricia Ann Albert Lovers James Fidler C. Gladden Washington, Pa Martha Ellison Violet Warwick Charles Chamberlain, Jr City

Kardette Klub Hosts Bridge Winners and Picnic Plans

Kardette Klub members met Tuesday evening at Wildwood avenue with special guest Mrs Richard Stewart. Bridge winners were Lucille Brady Mrs Stewart and Mrs Joseph Campbell who received the traveling award. July 9 a Cascade Park picnic supper is planned. Y M C A club members meet tonight with Mrs Frank Cline felter at 217 East street for a social event.

Kardette Klub Alton Gerlach Wildwood Avenue Richard Stewart Lucille Brady Stewart Joseph Campbell Cascade Park Y. O. A. Club Frank Clinefelter East Street

Class entertains mothers at church dinner

Inclement weather kept the First Methodist church class led by Mrs. Phoebe Patton from a Cascade park outing. A dinner was held in the church dining room with decorated tables and abundant flowers. Betty Snyder presided, Betty Robinson played a piano solo, and Kathryn Wilcox contributed a vocal selection and accompaniment for group singing.

First Methodist Church Phoebe Patton Cascade Park Betty Snyder Betty Robinson Kathryn Wilcox

Christian Guild Luncheon Meeting Plans Summer Picnic

Members of the Women's Guild of the First Christian church gathered for a 1 o'clock luncheon in the church dining rooms. Mrs. Roy C. Waite chaired and a covered dish menu was served. Mrs. Percy Wails led routine business and plans for a July 16 picnic at the summer home of Mrs. Chauncey Davis near Rose Point were set.

Women's Guild of The First Christian Church Roy C. Waite Percy Wails Chauncey Davis Rose Point

A N Club Picnic At Ackerman Home

A picnic supper was enjoyed by A N club members Tuesday evening at Grace Ackerman’s Stanton avenue home. Prizes for bridge honors went to Blanche Gainagh, Arthur Carpenter and Frank Leonard. Special guests included Nora Burke and Eleanor Ubry. On Wednesday June 26 the club will attend a hamburger party at Clara Grocutts Sumner avenue. Queen Esther Auxiliary members of the First Methodist church met at Charlotte Johnson’s 515 Sumner avenue for their last gathering. Discussions covered reorganization merging into one large circle with interest groups and work accomplished over eighteen years totaling $14 500.

A. N. Club Grace Ackerman Stanton Avenue Bridge Blanche Gainagh Arthur Carpenter Frank Leonard Nora Burke Eleanor Ubry Clara Grocutt Sumner Avenue Queen Esther First Methodist Church Charlotte Johnson John Louden Adeline Marshall Oscar Sheaffer Vennor Bright Miss Marshall Howard Hammond Queen Esther Auxiliary Stella Hoy Victor Hoy Bernice Bruce Ethel Pollard Mary Bigley

Willkie for President Call for Economic Change

A petition supporting Wendell Willkie argues that twenty years of postwar governance left 10 million unemployed, destitution, lost homes, rising farm tenancy, begging in cities, and a debt burden. It criticizes centralized planning and elected representatives while calling for a new direction in national leadership.

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Guild Outdoor Meeting at Rhodes Place Dinner

Members and friends of the McIlvaine Guild of First Presbyterian met outdoors at 309 Rhodes Place for a 6 o'clock dinner over an outdoor oven. The event featured committee hosts, entertainment under Mrs. Paul Dingledy, and special guests including Dr. and Mrs. Moore. A fall recess was announced and the next gathering is set for July 11.

McIlvaine Guild First Presbyterian Church E. W. Beadel Rhodes Place W. Caldwell M. Matheny Paul Varna Edward Rea Margaret Brown Paul Dingledy Harry Lampe John Byers James R. Green Moore J. J. McKvaine James Phoenix Ariz Virginia Pace North Carolina Guild

Gill Brown Class A Wiener Roast at Cascade Park

Gill Brown hosts a community wiener roast at Cascade Park featuring a casual gathering and local attendees. The event centers on socializing and neighborhood outreach with Mr Brown greeting residents and sharing updates.

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