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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

3

Thompson Bell Wedding Planned for Thursday

Miss Blanche Thompson and Vaughn Bell plan a Thursday wedding at 1 PM in the Thompson home on South Walnut street. The small ceremony will be conducted by Rev. C J Thompson of Pittsburg with Elliott Thompson as pianist. About 30 relatives and intimate friends will attend and a luncheon will follow. The couple will honeymoon at a lake and eastern points before residing at the Thompson residence.

Blanche Thompson Vaughn Bell 8. Y. Bell Garfield Avenue J .B. Thompson South Walnut Street C. J. Thompson Pittsburg Elliott Thompson Lake Eastern Points Thompson

Afternoon Wedding at Rev Randles Home

Miss Lela May Book and James Virgil Calvin were quietly married Monday at 4 pm at the Second United Presbyterian church parsonage. The bride wore white voile and roses, with her sister Hazel Book as bridesmaid, Leal Calvin as best man. They plan a Washington DC and Atlantic City honeymoon and will reside at 10744 Milton Street.

A. J. Randles Second United Presbyterian Church Lela May Book James Virgil Calvin Hazel Book Washington,d. C Atlantic City Milton Street James A. Book Princeton J. W. Calvin Croton Avenue

Spaydes Host 21st Birthday Party for Elizabeth

Mr and Mrs Jack Spayde of South Mill street entertained a group of young people on Monday evening for Elizabeths 21st birthday. The event featured games music refreshments and a cake with candles. Attendees included Miss Bertha Sturdevant Miss Ethel Robinson Miss Anna Taylor Miss Elizabeth Taylor Miss Addie Crevensten Miss Mary Crevensten Miss Mary Spayde Messrs Paul Flynn Ralph Thomas Andrew Hagerty Clarence Lovick Lee Smith Hubert H Shields Sherrick Spayde Clarence Crevensten and numerous relatives and friends.

Elizabeth Jack Spayde South Mill Street Bertha Sturdevant Ethel Robinson Anna Taylor Elizabeth Taylor Addie Crevensten Mary Crevensten Mary Spayde Elizabeth, Spayde Messrs Paul Flynn Ralph Thomas Andrew Hagerty Clarence Lovick Lee Smith Hubert H. Shields H. O. Sturdevant Sherrick Spayde Clarence Crevensten Co. W. Hagerty Clara Gibson Daly J. F. Edgar Cooper

Surprise 68th Birthday Dinner at John R. Griffith Home

A Monday evening event at the John R. Griffith home honored his 68th birthday with a family portrait and a dinner prepared by Mrs. Griffiths. Guests included Lillie B. Davis of Philadelphia and the Griffiths family from Warren Ohio Ambridge and local residents.

John R. Griffith Griffiths Lillie B. Davis Philadelphia Geo. D. Monroe John Warren, O J. Presley Welch Ambridge Roy R. Griffith J. Ford Griffith City

Tennis Club Social Hour At Florence Avenue

The Florence Avenue tennis club was entertained at Miss Genevieve McCreary's home Monday evening. A business session was followed by refreshments. Attendees included Misses Jessie Nelson Helen Simisin Marie Mershimer Margaret Steel and Messrs Ray McConnell Renwick Gilbert Norman Rearke Mr. Harris Mr. Nelson and Mr. Davis.

Florence Avenue Genevieve McCreary Jessie Nelson Helen Simisin Marie Mershimer Margaret Steel Messrs Ray McConnell Renwick Gilbert Norman Rearke Harris Nelson Davis

Gibson Family Reunion At A J Hanna Home

Annual Gibson family reunion scheduled at the home of A J Hanna on Cascade Street in Wedn ese June 21.

Gibson A. J. Hanna Cascade Street Wednesa

Parties Today Honor Visitors

Misses Sara Hormall and Evelyn Moffitt of Brownsville were honored at a Cascade park breakfast hosted by Mrs. Wallace H. Pitzer and Mrs. Howard M. Quest. Fourteen guests attended the 8 o'clock event and left after a tasty menu. At 1 pm Mrs. Kenneth Wood and Mrs. Russell Mitchell hosted a luncheon at the YWCA with red and white peonies on the table and six place settings.

Sara Hormall Evelyn Moffitt Brownsville Cascade Park Wallace H. Pitzer Howard M. Quest Kenneth Wood Highland Avenue Russell Mitchell Williamsport Y. W

Local Club Notices Highlight Gatherings and Marriage

Various social groups meet for picnics luncheons and noon dinners across town including Kensingtons circles Book club Y M C A groups and church circles. A marriage takes place at St Marys church between Miss Julia Sullivan and John T Carlin of Ellwood City.

J.S. Brown S. O. B. Kensington John M. Butz Kings Daughters of the First Methodist Church Samuel Johnston, Jr J. C. O. Club Bert Reed Reynolds Street W. A. Hawley Moody Avenue Priscilla Kensington Park Walton-Armstrong John Armstrong Slippery Rock M. E. W. Club Margaret Taylor Walter Donnelly Robert Corrigan H. M. Carpenter Highland Avenue William Strimater Hamilton Street Coventum Ralph Shallenberger Kensington Rita Margaret Jackson Borough Line Street

Grace Spencer to Wed Ira Stoffer in Canton Ohio

A wedding shower hosted for Grace Spencer of West North street honors her forthcoming marriage to Ira Stoffer on the 23rd. Friends presented a linen set and gifts at her home. The couple will wed at Rev Lanning’s home and depart for Canton Ohio for their future residence.

Grace Spencer West North Street Ira Stoffer Mrs. Crumb Spencer Donnelly Spencer Sadie Cox Esther McMurry Mary Duncan Margaret Stella Nellie Teets Charlotte Hamilton Hilda Andrews Lillian Hetrick Jennie Jones Helen Duncan Mary Johnson Emma Johnson Elizabeth Young Grace Miller Bess Spencer Vera MelIace Ethel Annabell Anna Jones Gertrude Dyson Miss Rogers Hazel Marguerite Crumb Edna Garver Irene Garver Rev. Lanning Canton

E. E. Club Girls Entertained At Pittsburg Road Home

Saturday afternoon entertainment for the E. E. club girls took place at Mrs. Harry Newman’s Pittsburg road home. Special guests included Mrs. Chas. Rose of New Castle and her daughter Dorothy. Needlework and refreshments marked the event. Attendees included Ora Zehner Helen Zehner Dora Aikan Marie Rose Margaret Book and several Mrs. Frank Black and Mrs. A. D. Schell. The club plans a two week follow up at the home of the Misses Helen and Ora Zehner.

E. E. Club Harry Newman Pittsburg Road Chas. Rose New Castle Dorothy Ora Helen Zehner Dora Aikan Marie Rose Margaret Book Frank Black A. D. Schell Helen Ora Zehner

Mrs Russell Mitcheltree to Depart after Visit with Wood Family

Mrs Russell Mitcheltree and her son from Williamsport will leave Wallace Avenue on Wednesday after spending a month with her parents Mr and Mrs James S Wood.

Russell Mitcheltree Williamsport James S. Wood Wallace Avenue

Patter son Family Reunion Set for Cascade Park

The annual Patter son reunion will be held at Cascade Park on Wednesday June 28 inviting all friends and relatives to attend.

Patterson Cascade Park

Miss Margaret Jackson Hosts Rita Club Change

Miss Margaret Jackson of Borough Line street will entertain the Rita club on Wednesday evening instead of Thursday.

Margaret Jackson Borough Line Street Rita

Mrs. Shallenberger Hosts 1915 Kensington Wednesday

Mrs Ralph Shallenberger will entertain the 1915 Kensington on Wednesday instead of Thursday. The change shifts the social calendar for Kensington attendees and highlights a midweek gathering in the season.

Kensington Ralph Shallenberger

Margaret Houston Hosts Sonoma Club Evening

Miss Margaret Houston will entertain the Sonoma club at her home beside the Croton car line end on Thursday.

Margaret Houston Sonoma Club Croton

Visitors inspect Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Mass

A delegation of women toured the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts and observed the cleanliness and purity in Lynna E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and other medicines. The visit required an hour to tour the large facility and highlighted numerous correspondence from women praising the Compound, with letters published only with consent.

Pinkham Lynn Mass Lynna E. Pinkham

Trinity Choir Banquet Honors Rev Reddish with 65 Attendees

Trinity church choir members and friends totaling about 65 enjoyed a three course dinner Monday evening. The event was served by Women's Guild members including Mrs. Jared Hoyt and others. Rev. Bruce Reddish was the guest of honor with out of town guests Mr Dittman and Fred Bluett of Youngstown and Ralph Bell of Sharpsville. The evening concluded with formal activities.

Trinity Choir Trinity Church Choir Women’s Guild Jared Hoyt J. S. Farr Harriet Hamilton Sowersby Fred House Farrell Howard Robinson Hitchcock Ella Sarah Whaley Bruce Reddish Mr. Dittman Fred Bluett Youngstown Ralph Bell Sharpsville

Monroe hostess hosts E. G. E. club gathering

Miss Alice Lowers of Monroe street entertained the E. G. E. club Monday evening with cousin Miss Marian Muse and Miss Helen Kaufman of Ellwood City as guests. Sewing was a diversion with a grab bag prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. B. W. Lowers and Miss Edna Lowers. Plans were made for a July 4 country picnic and two weeks hence Miss Mabel Fox of Blunston avenue will entertain.

Alice Lowers Monroe Street Marian Muse Helen Kaufman Ellwood City 8. W. Lowers Edna Lowers Mabel Fox Blunston Avenue

Mrs Florence McCandless Hosts L I G N Club

At her home on County Line street Miss Florence McCandless entertained the L I G N club Monday evening with needlework and music. Special guest Mrs Earl Douglas attended. Roses furnished decoration and refreshments were served. In two weeks the club will meet with Miss Marietta McCormick of Walnut.

County Line Street Florence McCandless L. I. G. N. Club Earl Douglas Marietta McCormick Walnut Street

Luncheon Held For Miss Whalen And Miss Knox Guests

Miss Frances Whalen, bound for Grensburg, and Miss Esther Knox, bound for Pittsburg, were honored at a luncheon hosted by Miss Mary Josephs of Winter avenue at the Tea Cup Inn. Guests included Misses Grace Arrow, Nora Martin, and Mary Owens. An automobile ride to Hillsville followed the gathering.

Frances Whalen Grensburg Esther Knox Pittsburg Mary Josephs Winter Avenue Tea Cup Inn Grace Arrow Nora Martin Mary Owens Hillsville

Mrs Bryson to Travel for Health Aide in Michigan

Mrs J W Bryson of Sheridan avenue plans a trip to Battle Creek Michigan for several weeks of health treatment. She will be accompanied by her daughter Miss Beatrice Chambers of Braddock hospital and will be joined later by another daughter Miss Hester Bryson who is training at a Steubenville hospital.

J. W. Bryson Sheridan Avenue Battle Creek, Mich Beatrice Chambers Braddock Hospital Hester Bryson Steubenville Hospital

Brown Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs T P Brown of Har lansburg entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Richard Kissinger and son Francis of Grant Street Mr and Mrs W D Brown and sons Edward and Earl of Cascade Street and Truman Brown of South Mill Street The party traveled by automobile.

T. P. Brown Harlansburg Richard Kissinger Francis Grant Street W. D. Brown Edward and Earl Cascade Street Truman Brown South Mill Street

Book Club Hostess Plans Future Gathering

Mrs W W Eichbaum of North Jefferson street hosted a Monday luncheon for the Book club. An afternoon of cards followed and in three weeks Mrs T J McCleary will be hostess.

W. W. Eichbaum North Jefferson Street T. J. McCleary

Mrs McCullough Journeys to Philadelphia to See Son Graduating

Mrs. W. O. McCullough of Crawford Avenue travels to Philadelphia to attend her son Wilbur McCullough’s graduation from the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday. They plan to return home Thursday.

W. O. McCullough Crawford Avenue Philadelphia Wilbur McCullough University of Pennsylvania

Miss Mina Rubel Visits Relatives in Butte Montana

Miss Mina Rubel of Smithfield street visits relatives in Butte Montana and plans a Denver trip before returning home escorted by her grandmother.

Mina Rubel Smithfield Street Butte Montana Denver Col

Walnut Street Gathering Honors Diverse Guests

Mrs Amanda Cameron hosted a Sunday gathering at Walnut Street with guests including Mr and Mrs L Matheny and family from Ellwood City Mrs A R Grove and family from Chautauqua James Sharp and family from Sharpsville and Blaine Norris.

Amanda Cameron Walnut Street L. Matheny Ellwood City A. R. Grove Chautauqua James Sharp Sharpsville Blaine Norris

Esther Watson Improves After Appendicitis Operation

Friends report Miss Esther Watson who had an appendicitis operation in a Pittsburg hospital last week is improving and believed to be on the road to recovery.

Esther Watson Pittsburg

Dr. Wallace Returns Home After Visit in City

Dr. C. H. Wallace of New Sharon Iowa left Monday evening for home after a two weeks visit with his sisters Mrs. Eva Baker of Bridge Street and Mrs. J. D. McCord of Hillsville. He formerly resided in the city.

C. H. Wallace New Sharon Eva Baker Bridge Street J. D. McCord Hillsville

Meeting Change for S. O. B. Kensington Group

The Wednesday gathering of the S. O. B. Kensington club will feature Mrs. J. S. Brown in place of Mrs. Jamison for the oration and discussion session.

Bible Classes Schedule Meeting at Local Homes

The Fear Not Bible class gathers this evening at 7:45 at 714 Brooklyn Avenue hosted by Mrs Latimer. The United Workers Bible Study meets Tuesday evening at Mrs Margaret Vandergrift's home on Croton Avenue led by Mrs M Speer Gibson.

Fear Not Latimer Brooklyn Avenue United Workers Margaret Vandergrift Croton Avenue M. Speer Gibson

Evening Party in Seventh Ward Delights Local Guests

An informal Monday gathering hosted by Mrs. Charles Martin and Miss Lilian Daugherty on Clayton street honored Miss Leona Grassell of Wilkinsburg and Miss Helen Maxwell, a Sewickley teacher. About 20 attended with music, roses, and refreshments. Mrs. Merle Adams aided with treats. Tonight the hosts host dinner at the Arlington hotel.

Charles Martin Lilian Daugherty Clayton Street Leona Grassell Wilkinsburg Helen Maxwell Sewickley Merle Adams Martin Miss Daugherty Arlington Hotel

Epworth League Party For Misses Wylie Hosts Officers

Monday evening gathering at Epworth Methodist Church hosted by Misses Ethel and Hester Wylie of Morton street. Eighteen guests including former and current Epworth League officers enjoyed games and informal entertainment with refreshments assisted by Mrs Grace.

Ethel Hester Wylie Morton Street Epworth League Epworth Methodist Church Grace

Herveys Return From Midwest Visit After Democratic Convention

J P Hervey of Boyles avenue returns from visiting relatives in St Louis and Chicago and attends the Democratic convention. Mrs Hervey, who visited Mt Jackson, has also returned.

J. P. Hervey Boyles Avenue St. Louis Chicago Mrs. Hervey Mt. Jackson

Helena Auxiliary Plans Park Picnic Friday Evening

The Helena Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a park picnic Friday at 6:30 PM. Members are to bring their own dishes to share.

Helena First Presbyterian Church

Highland Book Club Meeting Postponed to June 29

The Highland Book club meeting with Mrs. C. A. Reed of Lincoln avenue, previously set for Thursday, has been postponed until June 29.

Highland Book Club C. A. Reed Lincoln Avenue

Mrs Kennedy Hosts Martha Washington Kensington Breakfast

Mrs. Mary Kennedy will entertain the Martha Washington Kensington at a breakfast in the park on Wednesday morning replacing the previously planned Thursday.

Mary Kennedy Martha Washington Kensington

Salvation Army Hosts Rev Armstrong Tonight

Salvation Army headquarters at 102 South Jefferson Street hosts Rev. Armstrong of Wesleyan Methodist Church tomorrow evening. On June 24 Mr and Mrs Miller and their two children of Altoona arrive to assist Captain Wisher and will live on East Street. Northside Gleaners of Second United Presbyterian were entertained by Mrs Frank Clinefelter with refreshments. Miss Olive Garroway of Butler was a guest. In two weeks Mrs P B Wagner of Rhodes Place will be hostess.

Armstrong Wesleyan Methodist Church Salvation Army South Jefferson Street Mrs. Miller Altoona Captain Wisher East Street Second United Presbyterian Church Frank Clinefelter R. W. Garroway Olive Garroway Butler P. B. Wagner Rhodes Place

Insurance Union to Elect Officers This Week

American Insurance Union holds officer election with Brother Meller of Pittsburg to attend. All members requested to attend Wednesday evening at K of P hall.

American Insurance Union Meller Pittsburg P. Hall

First Christian Church Postpones Midweek Prayer Meeting

The regular midweek prayer meeting is moved from Wednesday night to Thursday night this week due to the annual Bible school picnic.

First Christian Church

First Baptist Section Seven Meets at Mrs Edmunds Home

Section seven of the First Baptist church will meet with Mrs. E J Edmunds of Milton street on Thursday afternoon. The Twenty Century club will meet with Mrs. James Goodchild at 2213 Penna avenue this Thursday afternoon. Take park car to Andrew.

First Baptist Church E. J. Edmunds Milton Street Twentieth Century Club James Goodchild Penna. Avenue Andrew Street

Personal Notices of Local Residents Ill and Visiting

Mrs James H Long of Crawford avenue is ill. Miss Dorothy Harris of Waldo street has tonsillitis. Mrs David Brooks of Home street is recovering. Cc E Hull of Sharon was a business visitor Monday. Cc A McIver of Akron spent the weekend with friends. Mrs William Etter of Spruce street is recovering. William Blau of Pennsylvania avenue was a Youngstown visitor Monday. Mrs Thomas Lloyd of Galbreath avenue is visiting her mother in Pittsburg. Miss Margaret Hickey of Neshamock avenue visiting relatives in Miss Jessie Long of South Mill street who has been ill is slightly improved. Miss Grace McElhaney of Grant street has returned from a short visit in Greenville. Mr and Mrs Albert Phillips of Woodlawn have concluded a short visit with relatives here. Mrs Stephen O Lewis of East Washington street has concluded a visit with friends in Sewickley.

James H. Long Crawford Avenue Dorothy Harris Waldo Street David Brooks Home Street Cc. E. Hull Sharon Cc. A. Meclver Akron William Etter Spruce Street William Blau Pennsylvania Avenue Youngstown Thomas Lloyd Galbreath Avenue Pittsburg Margaret Hickey Neshannock Avenue Jessie Long South Mill Street Grace McElhaney Grant Street Greenville Albert Phillips Woodlawn Stephen O. Lewis East Washington Stret Sewickley

Bathing Suits at Low Prices for Women

Advertising copy offers sleeveless and one piece bathing suits for women in plain black or white trimmed at 50c and 75c. Also promotes bathing caps at 25c or 50c and bathing shoes at 25c or 50c.

Palm Beach Norfolk

Hair Removal Method Proposed for Home Use

A description promotes a harmless at home hair removal method using delatone powder and water. The paste is applied to facial hairs for 2 to 3 minutes, then rubbed off and washed. It claims to be unfailing and quick, with a warning to obtain genuine delatone.

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Boston Metzler Mather Bros. CO E. Washington St Rita Club Away Book Club Son West Miss Watson Ss. O. B. Kensington J. S. Brown Jamison Seventh Ward Northside Gleaners Eo B Copenhagen Rose Prayer Meeting 20Th Century Club Brown Hamilton Co Regent Theatre Essanay Crapling Police Clara Kimball Clara Kimball Young World Film Corporation Char L Drld Metro THE William A. Brady
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