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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
5
The Handel Ora fic society picnic on Monday evening at Robinson's grave on the Sharon line proved enjoyable. About 50 members dined at 7 with a picnic supper, then played games and sang by the campfire before the group returns to the city.
Miss Lillian Doerr married Frank L. Norris in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at 4 in the home of Rev. C. S. Brooks on Moody avenue. Attendants were Miss Maude Bennett and John B. Norris. The couple planned a wedding trip to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Toronto and will reside on Franklin Avenue upon return.
Invitations issued by local Masonic members and the Order of Eastern Star invite attendees to a park outing at Idora Park in Youngstown next Tuesday June 27. Eastern Star members also received invites from the Butler Chapter to join a picnic with seven other chapters on the same date.
The Osburn circle completed its final gathering until fall on Monday evening at Miss Pearl Sorrow’s residence on Boyles Avenue. After routine business, refreshments were served, and plans were made to attend the Sunday school picnic at Rock Springs on June 39.
The marriage of Miss Freda K. Stone of Pulaski and Mr. Elmer E. Davidson of Sharon will be held Wednesday at 8 o'clock in Maple Cottage the home of Rev. J. C. Mayes in Pulaski. Both couples are well known locally.
Mrs Edwin F Norris and her children John Edwina and Beulah depart from West Grant street for a several months stay at their summer home on Sparrow Lake Ontario.
The Hershey chapter meeting for this evening is postponed because the Worth White Bible class picnic is at Robinsons Grove today.
The Kensington event scheduled for Friday afternoon at Mrs. W. G. Ayers home on Wilmington Avenue has been postponed indefinitely.
A community hosts a reception to celebrate the birthday of their new pastor and to welcome him to the congregation. Attendees expected include church members and local leaders who will share greetings and refreshments.
About 100 members of the Missionary Alliance welcomed Rev and Mrs H N Shuman of Highland Avenue with a surprise party on Monday evening. They presented a well filled purse and offered Mrs Shuman useful gifts as a substantial reminder of the occasion. The gathering was informal on the porch and lawn with refreshments served.
The bulletin lists several marriages including Dorothy Cecil to Robert Barlow at noon and Mary Foreman to James Neal at noon, plus Miss Mayme Flynn to John Croft and Miss Blanche Oatey to Carl Belles. It notes entertainments by Mrs Hugus, the Circulating Book club, and dances at the Country club with ongoing picnics by J C O club and Lily of the Valley Kensington.
The program for a Visiting Nurse association benefit will include Victor Herbert's The Angelus and the Toreador Song from Carmen performed as choruses. Mrs. William Woodworth will sing The Angelus solo and Samuel Lewis will sing Toreador. Refreshments of strawberries, ice cream, cake, and cones will be served 6:30 to 8. If it rains, the event moves to Trinity church basement.
Friends announce the marriage of Miss Alma McKibben of Rhodes Place to Mr. Cline Braeden of Long Avenue. The ceremony takes place Friday afternoon at Rev James Ferguson’s home in Bellevue, with Miss McKibben living with Mr and Mrs Edward King. After a wedding trip they will occupy the Patterson homestead on North Mercer Street.
Mrs Kemp of Kane Mrs Raney of Cleveland and Mrs Woodworth of Stewart Cla shared honors at a luncheon hosted by Mrs George Pearson and daughter Mrs J C McCready at Hast street Country club. The event started at 1 with 12 guests and summer flowers on the tables. Cards were the afternoon’s entertainment.
Miss Mabel West of La Crosse Wisconsin, a guest of Miss Alice McCready of Hast street, departs for Sharon to visit Miss Emma Taylor who hosts an informal tea in her honor this afternoon.
Dr and Mrs John Foster of North Mercer Street and Dr and Mrs Samuel W Perry of Leasure Avenue depart tonight for San Francisco California to attend the national convention of the medical association.
An informal entertainment followed Mr. and Mrs. BH. S. Phillips' dinner at the Country club Monday evening. The honor guests were Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth of Stewart Florida and covers were laid for 12.
The event at Avenue will feature entertainment by E. A. T. Kensington on Wednesday evening, shifting from the previously planned Friday date.
Miss Rachel Wallace of North Jefferson street will entertain the Luncheon Spoon Club Friday at 12 30 o clock.
Mrs. W. H. Gillespie of Rhodes Place will entertain a party of friends at a porch party Thursday afternoon.
Mrs Charles Nixon of Neshan nock avenue will entertain the Taka Kensington on Thursday after.
The Grand Army ladies plan a 7 30 p m meeting this evening in their hall. Members are urged to attend and discuss club activities and arrangements.
Strawberries and ice cream offered Thursday evening June 22 on the church lawn. Everybody welcome.
June 20 Alliance, two fires in two years at Alliance City hospital. all patients evacuated without injury. Gas stove on the floor without supports caused the blaze. Building damage pegged at $2,000.
Miss Harriet Reis of East street hosted an informal dance at the Country club on Monday evening. Sixteen couples attended with Miss Frances Reis of Montclair as guest of honor and refreshments served. The chaperones were Mrs. James Ward Reis and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McCready and Mr. and Mrs. Percy L. Craig. Out of town guests included Miss Mabel West of La Crosse and Miss Liggett of Sewickley. Reis leaves today for Sewickley before returning for a longer visit with relatives.
Rae Muirhead Business Girls' club organized a Harbor Rae Muirhead trip with a special car at 6 30 and additional riders on the regular car. About 125 girls attended though only 40 reported. Supper planning adjusted to serve those who report attendance.
Mrs Amelia Reed widow of J H Reed formerly of this city died Sunday June 18 at age 75 after lifelong residence in Lawrence county She leaves sons Joseph Canonsburg Harry and daughters Madge Miller May Jones Birdie Miller andMrs Birdie Miller and others Services will be at Grace M E church Wednesday at 2 p m with interment in Savannah cemetery Her husband died last August on Electric street remaining in the family home
Mrs B F Thomas mother of John Perry and Ellwood Thomas died at her daughter Mrs Rothman home 2010 Broadway Pittsburg on June 19 She was a former city resident and had many local friends The remains will be brought here funeral services held at son John W Thomas 215 West Madison Mahoningtown on Wednesday June 21 at 2 30 Interment in Valley View cemetery
The infant daughter of Mr J R Jenkins and wife of New Galilee died Monday at 1 p m aged 4 days. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p m led by Rev Potter of the Presbyterian church Darlington. Interment followed in Darlington.
Attorney S. P. Emery will travel to Harrisburg to plead before the pardon board on behalf of Robert Nugent, who seeks a pardon for the Ferguson killing at New Castle Junction.
Nine hundred children from local orphanages were entertained in automobiles today in Pittsburg as guests of the Automobile club. The event drew attendees from multiple orphanages and provided a day of rides and activities for the youths.
Personal Mention lists many guests and returns from Sharon to Sharon neighbors and relatives. Names include Miss Anna Bullock Mrs. Raney Miss Jane Cotter Miss Eva Patterson and Miss Bonita Kimmel with families visiting Cleveland Youngstown New Wilmington and Franklin. Several locals travel to New Castle Richmond and Pittsburg for leisure and work connections.
New Bedford Mrs B F Jackson leaves for Andover Ohio for rest. Mr and Mrs James Sternberg of Buffalo are guests of J N Rogers family. Mr and Mrs EB Courtney and family of Alabama spend a month with village friends. Mr and Mrs G W Van Fleet and daughter Olive, from California, expected back in New Bedford early this week after returning from a farm attempt.
The Bible Love circle meets at Mrs. Frank Swineford's home 159 Croton Avenue Wednesday June 21 at 2 pm to study Acts chapter one. The United Workers Bible class of districts six and thirty meets Tuesday evening at 176 Croton Avenue at 8:45 with teacher M S Gibson.
Mary E. Kline of Ellwood City files desertion and non support charges against Edward Kline before Alderman Morrison. A hearing is scheduled for later.
Grantboro May Book who has been quite ill, is much better. Mrs. James Book visited Mrs. J. A. Vogan one day last week. Melvine Hockenberry has completed his new cement block silo, Cc. A. Vogan sports a new buggy. The Children day exercises at Zion church Sunday evening were largely attended and well rendered.
A Pennsylvania inventor harnesses exhaust and coolant waste heat from a car engine to provide warm interior climate. The device aims to keep occupants comfortable in cold weather without running an auxiliary heater.
Announcement encouraging readers to receive The News at any U S or Canadian address for a set period. Arrangements must be made at The News Office before departure. Readers can get daily home news at the same subscription price while away.
A local ad promotes dress linens including natural linen suiting with colored stripes in multiple colors and widths. 36 inch linen suiting at 18c, homespun linen crash at 25c, and a broad range of dress linens from 16c to 50c per yard. A special 10 4 all linen white sheet ing is priced at 88c per yard with wider liner at 88c.
A display of sheer fabrics for summer dresses highlights Cross Bar Dimities at 10c a yard Batistes 12 14c with florals dots rings and stripes Cotton Voiles in black and white at 12 14c Borders Batistes and Foulards at 16c Printed Cotton Voiles popular this summer at 25c Marquisette 25c 97-inch 38-inch Voiles 25c offering Irish Dimities at 25c.
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