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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1912

Page

5

Bride-to-be Blodwen Edwards Engaged to Lewis Thomas

Miss Blodwen Eunice Edwards of South Mercer street will wed Lewis Thomas of Minneapolis Minnesota early in August. The engagement was announced at a Y O A club meeting with decorations of yellow and white marguerites and yellow ribbons. Guests included out of town friends Gwendolyn Jones Mary Thomas and Nettie Davis. Edwards is a former local student and teacher. Thomas is a civil engineer, graduate of the local high school and Lehigh University, and a Delta Tau Delta member.

Blodwen Eunice Edwards Mercer Street Lewis Thomas Minneapolis Minn Y. O. A. Club John Rodgers Harry Thomas Gwendolyn Jones Youngstown Mary Thomas Woodlawn Nettie Davis Greenville Miss Edwards Thomas Edwards Tocal High School Slippery Rock State Reynolds Street Lehigh University South Bethlehem Delta Tau Delta

Pro Amicitia Club Meets at Keeler Home

Mrs. Joseph Hartland of Buffalo joined the Pro Amicitia club at Miss Ruth Keeler’s Hoyt block home as sewing and refreshments dominated. A park picnic is planned for next Monday evening with Mrs. Charles McCormick of Smithfield street to host one week later.

Joseph Hartland Buffalo N. Y Pro Amicitia Club Ruth Keeler Hoyt Block Charles McCormick Smithfield Street

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Host Friday Social Event

A Friday evening social was hosted in the Odd Fellows hall with assistance from Mr. and Mrs. Stott. The event, promoted as a community entertainment gathering, drew members of the lodge and guests for an evening of fellowship and activities.

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

Pretty Event Honors Former Resident

Mrs. John Pitzer of Chicago hosted former associates including Miss Sue Wiggins of the city and Miss Ada Perry of East Street for an evening event. An all yellow and white color theme with daisies decorated the home as guests enjoyed informal conversation and a collation for 18 at a suitable hour.

John Pitzer Chicago Sue Wiggins Ada Perry East Street H. D. Horner

Local social club notices in Shaw Street area

Mrs R B Jameson hosts Girls club on Shaw Street. Hazel Young entertains L FE Y girls for Miss Martha Blume of Mt Savage Md. Jean Snyder hosts E T C club. Jessie Mockel gives luncheon at Country club. Mary McCaslin hosts evening party. Thursday Night dance at the park. G G G Kensington members dine at Mrs Lewis Gordon home. Florence Whittaker hosts T H E club morning. Van Dette Kensington meets with Mrs J M Nelson. Mayme Coates hosts D W T club. First United Presbyterian church holds a reception for Rev and Mrs H F Given. Daughters of Lydia plan Kensington morning then basket picnic at Mrs Joseph Rutter’s Highland extension.

R. B. Jameson Shaw Street Lawrence Club Hazel Young Bay Street L. FE. Y Martha Blume Mt. Savage Jean Snyder Highland Avenue Jessie Mockel Grant Avenue Mary McCaslin Cunningham Avenue Park G. G. G. Kensington Lewis Gordon Neshannock Avenue Florence Whittaker Sheridan Avenue T. H. E. Club van Dette Kensington J. M. Nelson Croton Avenue Mayme Coates Finch Street D. W. T. Club First United Presbyterian Church H. F Lydia Kensington Joseph Rutter Highland Avenue Extension

Sloan Wilson wedding in California Pa at home

Miss Anna Grace Sloan daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sloan of California Pennsylvania wed Dr James Hamilton Wilson at the bride’s parents home. Ceremony by Rev J H White with Rev E R Tait of Wampum assisting. Guests from Wampum included Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson Lawrence Wilson Joseph Wilson and Rev and Mrs Tait.

Wampum Anna Grace Sloan William Sloan California James Hamilton Wilson J. H. White E. R. Tait Thomas Wilson Lawrence Joseph Wilson Tait

Pittsburg Cotillion Honored Guests At Country Club

Robert Wallace of North Jefferson street visits James Sidney Hammond of Clyde street Pittsburg a Princeton classmate. Wednesday evening he shares honors with Miss Angelic Mumford of Watkins Glen N Y guest of Miss Hammond at a cotillion given by Mr and Mrs James Holland Hammond at the Pittsburg Country Club.

Robert Wallace North Jefferson Street James Sidney Hammond Clyde Street Pittsburg Princeton University

Harrisburg Woman Visits Pittsburg Relative Rally

Miss Ella Rohrer of Harrisburg leaves after a stay with her sister Mrs. D. R. Harris on North Jefferson Street. She heads to Pittsburg for a week with Mrs. Harris and daughter Mary visiting Pittsburg relatives for the weekend.

Ella Rohrer Harrisburg D. R. Harris North Jefferson Street Pittsburg

Park Supper Draws L. E. Y. Girls and Miss Maier

A cooked supper at the park Wednesday evening attracted the L. E. Y. girls and guest Miss Annabelle Maier of Ashland. The evening was spent in the park and plans were made for a picnic in three weeks.

Annabelle Maier Ashland

Wedding Couple Attends Purvis Betrothal in Eastend

Mr and Mrs Oliver Phillips Brown of North Mill Street travel to Pittsburg this afternoon to attend the wedding of Dr Joseph Purvis of Butler at the bride s home in the Eastend this evening.

Oliver Phillips Brown North Mill Street Pittsburg Joseph Purvis Butler Eastend

Deans Tour Youngstown With North Jefferson Guests

Dr and Mrs H G Dean of North Jefferson street and sisters Miss Lena Dean of Fredonia and Miss Louella Dean of Franklin enjoyed an automobile trip to Youngstown today as their guests.

Youngstown H. G. Dean North Jefferson Street Lena Dean Fredonia Louella Dean Franklin

Kathleen Jenkins Hosts Luncheon Honoring Cousin Mrs Elder

Miss Kathleen Jenkins of North Beaver street invites friends to a luncheon at the Tea Cup Inn on Saturday at 1 15 PM in honor of her cousin Mrs Harry Elder, a recent bride.

Kathleen Jenkins North Beaver Street Tea Cup Inn Harry Elder

Orange Lily Kensington Meeting Set for Friday

The Orange Lily Kensington an auxiliary of the Orange Ladies No. 129 will hold an all day session Friday at the home of Mrs Dean Amon on Crawford Avenue.

Orange Ladies No. 129 Dean Amon Crawford Avenue

Girls Club Meet at Lawrence Club Friday

Mrs. R. B. Jameson of Shaw Street will entertain the Girls' club at the Lawrence club Friday afternoon.

Lawrence Club R. B. Jameson Shaw Street

Ice Cream Cake and Strawberries Fundraiser on Church Lawn

A First Christian church lawn event promises ice cream cake and strawberries on Friday evening June 21. Tickets available, license noted.

First Christian Church

Curb Market Ad Seeks Peas Strawberries and Butter

Local notice lists South Jefferson street market items peas and strawberries every Tuesday and Saturday morning and calls for more butter customers in the 26213 area.

Jefferson Street

Market By First Christian Church Sellout

Community sale at First Christian Church on Saturday June 22 from 8 a m to 6 p m at 22 North Mill Street. Proceeds benefit church programs.

First Christian Church North Mill Street

Numerous Weddings Reported This Week in City

Daily weddings draw attention as many ceremonies occur this week. Among those planned for Wednesday evening and today are several new announcements in the city society notes.

Weddings Unites Dwyer and Kelliher in St Marys Ceremony

Miss Helen Dwyer of Croton Avenue and Mr Charles F Kelliher of Cliff Street wed at St Marys church with Father F F O Shea officiating A large turnout attended the reception at the brides parents home The couple plan to reside in the city where he works with the Pennsylvania Engineering Works Also mentioned is the marriage of Miss Rachel Lillian Wells and Mr J Dale Gailey in the home of the brides grandmother Martha Hunter with no attendants and a later trip to Pittsburg and Youngstown for their new life in lumber business.

St. Mary’s Church Helen Dwyer Croton Avenue Charles F. Kelliher Cliff Street F. F. O'Shea May Flanegin Andrew Kelliher H. E. Dwyer Kelliher Pennsylvania Engineering Works A. B. McCormick Central Presbyterian Church Rachel Lillian Wells J. Dale Gailey Youngstown Martha Hunter Ray Street Pittsburg Mr. Gailey J. W. Gailey Jackson Sue Fogel Zelicople Roy Warnock Second United Presbyterian Church Sadie William Fogel Cleveland

Quiet Wedding Unites Miss Alice Reed and Ly man Hayes

Miss Alice Pearl Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Reed Harbor and Ly man B Hayes of Sharon wed at 11 am in the home of Rev A B McCormick on Wallace avenue. They left for a ten day trip and will settle in Sharon.

Alice Pearl Reed W. A. Reed Harbor Lyman B. Hayes Sharon A. B. McCormick Wallace Avenue

Marriage of Miss Mary Louise Porter and George Allen

Miss Mary Louise Porter and George Robert Allen of Lowellville wed in a ring ceremony at the Porter home in North Beaver township near Moravia performed by Rev. R. N. Merrill. The wedding featured Mendelssohn and green and white decor with 35 guests present. The couple will reside in Lowellville after August 1 and take a northern wedding trip.

Mary Louise Porter George Robert Allen Lowellville Edwin Porter North Beaver Township Moravia R. N. Merrill Mahoning Methodist Church Mabel Hutchinson Pearl Porter

Couple Plans Residence in Zelienople After Wedding

A couple will spend a few weeks with the groom's parents Mr and Mrs KE S Warnock of Superior Street before taking up residence in Zelienople.

KE. S. Warnock Superior Street Zelienople

Ramsey-Waldron Wed at St Josephs Church

Miss Sarah Ramsey and Mr William E Waldron were quietly married at St Josephs church with Father Yokum officiating Wednesday at 8 pm. The only witness was Joseph Theis. They go to housekeeping on North Mercer street and Mr Waldron is chief electrician for the American Sheet and Tinplate company.

Sarah Ramsey Sampson Street William E. Waldron Pearson Street St. Joseph's Church Yokum Joseph Theis North Mercer Street Waldron American Sheet and Tinplate Company

Tea at Lawrence Club Honors Bride Elect Regina Hirt

Miss Mildred Hess of Uniontown and Miss Jessie Wilson hosted a prettily appointed tea at the Lawrence club this afternoon from 3 to 5 o clock in honor of Miss Regina K Hirt a bride elect of the summer. The reception room featured summer flowers and 35 guests attended. Dainty refreshments were served. Out of town guests included Miss Jean McQueen Wellsville Miss Helen Boal Sharon and Miss Georgia Wilson St Johns Can.

Mildred Hess Uniontown Jessie Wilson North Mercer Street Lawrence Club Regina K. Hirt Jean McQueen Wellsville Helen Boal Sharon Georgia Wilson St. Johns Can

Lotus Kensington Members Host Guests In Mannington

Mrs Laura Furbee of Mannington West Virginia with Mrs Allison and Mrs Watson of Sharon attended a Lotus Kensington gathering at the home of Mrs S E K Nessle on Pine Street Wednesday afternoon. Needlework and social thoughts preceded refreshments prepared with help from Mrs W E Sidley and Mrs Frank Nessle. Three weeks from last Tuesday, Mrs Joseph McCaskey of Spruce Street will be hostess.

Laura Furbee Mannington W. Va Allison Watson Sharon Lotus Kensington S. EK. Nessle Pine Street W. E. Sidley Frank Nessle Joseph McCaskey Spruce Street

Shower Honors Mr and Mrs H E Wiand at North Shenango

A Wednesday evening social event honored Mr H E Wiand and his wife the former schoolteacher from Transfer. Hosted by the Signal Corps of the Pennsylvania Co the party at their North Shenango Street home offered refreshments and proved a success with many guests in attendance.

H. E. Wiand North Shenango Street

Circulating Book Club Members Attend Wednesday Meeting

Members gathered at the home of Mrs. H. G. Dean on North Jefferson Street for a regular meeting. The group followed the usual order of business and enjoyed refreshments after the session.

Circulating Book Club H. G. Dean North Jefferson Street

Company Outing Leaves 62 Employees for Casade Park Supper

A special car from Brown and Hamilton Co. carried 62 employees to Cas cade park for a Wednesday evening excursion. There they enjoyed a delicious supper, dancing, and various amusements.

Brown and Hamilton Co Cascade Park

Picnic Planned at Park for Miss Eddie Randall Fiancee

A Friday evening park picnic is organized in honor of Miss Eddie Randall fiancee of Hugh D Horton. The event gathers local residents to celebrate the couple ahead of their upcoming nuptials.

Ediie Randall Hugh D. Horton

Kensington Members Plan All Day Picnic at Park

The Tuesday Kensington members and their families will gather for an all day picnic at the park on Thursday July 4. The event aims to welcome members and provide family activities in a casual community setting.

Kensington

Local Residents Report Illnesses and Visits Across City

Personal notices list Lou Wolford confined at home by illness and J W McCreary improving after serious illness. Miss Helen Boal visits Miss Helen McCracken. Mrs Allison and Mrs Watson guests of Mrs Side. Mrs Waddington visits Slippery Rock. Mrs Perrin at Mt Clemens registered at New National hotel. Reid Earley home from Oberlin for summer with parents. Mrs Sickafuse and Mrs Dewberry guests of relatives in Struthers. Mrs John Hamilton returns from New Brighton visit. Mr and Mrs Sheafer and children guests of Judge Sheaffer. Mrs Rowland and Dorothy depart for Detroit after visit with Nelson Farrell. Stewart Foltz returns from Asheville to spend summer with father. Mrs McBride improving at daughter Ligo’s. Mrs Weller and Mrs Miller visiting Warnock and friends. Mrs Moffatt visiting Dean. Dean's party spend day in Pittsburg with Fred Moffatt at Hotel Kenry. Arthur Kelley leaves with family to join wife and son in Lawrence Mass. Mrs Kelly and son stay a few weeks more.

Lou Wolford West North Street J. W. McCreary Court Street Helen Boal West Middlesex Helen McCracken Youngstown Road Arthur B. Kelley John L. Camblin Wallace Avenue Lawrence Mass Kelly

Deaths of the Day J. H. Muntz and others

Obituaries report the death of J H Muntz in Greenville after weeks of illness. Survivors include children Edward Clinton Oliver J A Blair Alicia Gibson Roy Washburn and Mrs Frank Williamson. Services set for Friday at 3 pm at the family home. Also noted are deaths of Mrs J L Fillman and William J Kirker with funeral plans and affiliations.

J. H. Muntz Greenville J. A. Blair Dr. Blair North Street Edward Muntz Seattle Wash Clinton Oliver Muntz J .A. Blair This City Alicia Gibson Roy Washburn Sharon Frank Williamson New York City Blair

Bible Classes and Prayer Meetings Schedule

The Lee Avenue Bible class will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Waite, 10 Lee avenue, Friday evening, June 21. The Ucalite Bible class will meet at the home of Mrs. James Fleming, East Wallace avenue, Friday evening at 8 p.m. Note the change from Tuesday.

Foulke McFadden Bible Samuel Clark Franklin Avenue Aubrey O. McFadden Lee Avenue

Five-Cent Washwoman Promises Savings for Evanston Workers

In Evanston Illinois washwomen earn two to two half dollars daily plus carfare, up from a dollar fifty five years ago. The piece touts Easy Task laundry soap cutting wash-day costs by half and claims it saves effort time fuel health and clothing, addressing the servant problem.

Evanston Illinoiis

Central W C T U Meeting At Mrs Biddle Home

The Central W C T U will hold a Friday evening meeting at Mrs Arney Biddle's home 199 Court street. Members are requested to be present.

Central Arney Biddle Court Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward S.thomas Eastman Metzler Mather Bros. CO New Castle Mather Bros Co Cee Wells-Gailey Reed-Hayes Porter-Allen NEW Castle Stationery CO North Mercer ST Ramsey-Waldron Mrs. Watson Bbaron W. E. Side Sarah Waddington Lehast North Street Slippery Rock S. A. Perrin City Mt. Clemens, Mich New National Hotel Reid Earley Oberlin College John Earley A. M. Sickafuse William Dewberry West Washington Street Struthers John H. Hamilton William Hamilton New Brighton Jno. Sheafer Quincy, Jr Mr. Sheaffer John Sheaffer Walalce Avenue Katherine Rowland Dorothy Detroit Nelson Farrell Stewart Foltz Asheville S. C Samuel Foltz James McBride Boyles Avenue Joseph Ligo J. A. Moffatt Mt. Vernon, O J. J. Dean East Washington Street Peowers Iy Gevwershy Haberdashery Euwer’s J. L. Fillman Chas, Todd John Bagnell FE. J. Edmunds Mr. Kirker William J. Kirker Tamsul Tea CO Harry Gross CO East Washington St Women’s Union Suits East Washington St
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