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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1918

Page

3

Margaret Humphrey and Harry Reed wed at Portersville

The Portersville home of Mr and Mrs James Humphrey hosted the wedding of their daughter Miss Margaret Helen Humphrey to Harry Reed of Grove City. The ceremony was by A D Elliott with Rev ge Sheeseman and Wilson H Sloan assisting. The bride wore georgette over net with a tulle veil, attendants wore gowns with orange blossom accents. After a wedding dinner for eight, the couple planned a Grove City residence and Mr Reed's business engagement.

James Humphrey Portersville Margaret Helen Humphrey Harry Reed Red Grove City A. D. Elliott Ge Sheeseman Unionville Wilson H. Sloan Uniontown Nellie Laderer Laderer Ness Grove City College Ernest Humphrey Wooster E. W. Humphrey Sutler Ige Cheeseman C. S. Ladered Grove Charles Domhoff Lancaster

RNING WEDDING AT PARSONAGE

Miss Myrl E. Franker and Dwight L. Scheiber were quietly married this morning at the parsonage of the Epworth Methodist church. Attendants were Miss Gotha Virtue and James Jordson. The couple will live at 504 Pine Street after a brief wedding trip to Cleveland and Akron.

Ony Epworth Metit Myrl E. Franker Dwight L. Scheiber Gotha Virtue James Jordson Fred L. Franker Croton Avenue Frankfather Scott Heasley

Fifth Jas son Family Reunion Held At Energy Home

The fifth annual Jas son family reunion took place June 19 at John Gibson’s Energy home with 81 attendees. Special guests Rev Jett Minnie Pence and a book attended. Officers for 1919 named President J Hanna Vice President Mrs John son Secretary Elsie Gibson Treasurer Mrs G V Gibson. The next meeting is planned for the third Wednesday in June 1919 at Aley Gibson’s Energy home.

Jasson John Gibson Energy Jett Minnie Pence Hanna Johnson Elsie Gibson Treas G. V. Gibson Aley Gibson

Reynolds Clan Holds Reunion at Cascade Park

The 62nd Reynolds reunion drew 100 plus attendees at Cascade Park with a noon dinner and group photo. A business meeting reported four deaths and six births in the year and ten in military service, four in France, as officers and boosters were chosen for the 1919 gathering.

Reynolds Connection Cascade Park France Harry Barnhart New York C. G. Farr James G. Reynolds Peter S. Reynolds John F. Reynolds Chester P. Reynolds Robert W. Reynolds Walter S. Reynolds A. W. Reynolds Alfred Gearhart Youngstown Grove City

Home Leave Gathering For David Karl Pitts At Camp Sherman

Relatives and friends gathered at the Pitts home to honor David Karl Pitts who is on leave from the adjutant's detachment of the 158th Depot Brigade Headquarters at Camp Sherman Ohio. Attendees include McCann Smith Leeper Raub Davidson Gilmore Pitts Rock Main and other family members from Edenburg New Castle Covert's Station Youngstown and State Line.

A. H. Pitts David Karl Pitts 158Th Depot Brigade Camp Sherman Richard McCann Hannah Smith New Castle James Leeper S. C. Wayne Paul Raub Ethel Leeper Olive Leeper Belle Leeper Leeper Edenburg Lizzie Davidson Scott Davidson Covert’s Station Lewis Pitts James Gilmore H. C. Gilmore Paul Gilmore Dora Belle Gilmore Guy Raul Dale Pitts Joseph Pitts Youngstown George Rock Lee Rock Leroy Main Hazel Pitts State Line

Marshmallow and Weiner Roast Honors Aaron Boulich

At the invitation of Miss Ruth Boahlich associates in the 8 C club enjoyed a marshmallow and weiner roast Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Boahlich of Sharon line. The event featured music games and marshmallows with Japanese lanterns and patriotic decorations. The gathering honored Aaron Boulich who leaves Friday for a training camp in South Carolina.

Ruth Boahlich 8. C Russell Boahlich Sharon Line Aaron Boulich South Carolina Elizabeth Kocher Margaret Fleckenstein Margaret Bivan Naomi Bishop Pearl Kehna Jean Yingling Ruth Boalich Deana Preston Irene Kocher Miss Taylor Whitlock Russell Boalich Hubert Vandevoot Carl Nowark Robert Cummings Merle Boyd Walter Ashton Clara Kocher Thomas Donovan Guss Jacobs William Evans

Abry Couple Honored on 30th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A L Abry of Butler Avenue were surprised Wednesday evening by 40 guests from the 1907 club and friends who gathered on their lawn to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Supper was served at lawn tables, patriotic colors and a cake with flags and an 80 icing. Daughters Virginia Eleanor Irene Claudia and Mrs S Ubry along with Miss Lillian Boyd and Miss Katherine Kane aided in serving.

A. L. Abry Butler Avenue Virginia Eleanor Irene Claudia S. Ubry Lillian Boyd Katherine Kane

Lewis Song Recital Delights Audience At First Christian Church

The First Christian church was packed for a Sam Lewis tenor recital with Jessie Mockel at the piano. Lewis recently studied in New York and impressed with new interpretation while Mockel delivered flawless accompaniment and strong solos throughout a program of operatic and choral pieces, folk songs, and ballads.

Sam Lewis Jessie Mockel Lewis New Y LaPonne Sharp Mr. Lewis Schumann Miss Mockel Handel Towcorte Wells Mammy Ware Mr. Lewis Ie Ween Homer Bond Wells Mr. Lewis Habebier Miss Mockel the Trumpeter Dix Danny Boy Weatherly Gordon’s Biggs Weslyn

Queen Sewing Circle Hosts Birthday Shower

Mrs. Mary Harvey hosted the Queen Sewing circle on Wednesday evening with sewing and refreshments served by her daughter Mrs. Hattie Rhodes. A miscellaneous shower honored birthdays of Mrs. Morris Edminston and Mrs. David Drum. The club will meet July 18 at Mrs. Gail Sewash’s home in Spruce Street for an afternoon Kensington.

Mary Harvey Queen Sewing Circle Hattie Rhodes Morris Edminston David Drum Kensington Gail Sewash Spruce Street

Friday events listed for community groups

Activities include Girls and Mrs Samuel H McGoun on Highland Avenue. Basket with Mrs Laura Linton on North Mill Street. W S with Mrs Robert Boyd on Pearson Street. a patriotic pageant at the high school auditorium. and the American Woman's Guild noonday picnic at the park.

Samuel H. McGoun Highland Avenue Laura Linton North Mill Street W. S Robert Boyd Pearson Street American Woman’s Guild

Atlantic couples share Wednesday mis cellaneous shower

Mrs. Arthur Guinaugh hosted a 16 guest mis cellaneous shower at Atlantic avenue as a courtesy to bride elect Miss Anna Daly and to Miss Mary Gallagher who is to wed the day after. Flags decorated the event and Mrs. Albert Fehrenbaugh assisted.

Arthur Guinaugh Atlantic Avenue Anna Daly Mary Gallagher Albert Fehrenbaugh

Acadia Club Members Breakfast At The Park

Acadia club members and their families gathered for a Wednesday morning park breakfast. C overs were laid for 20 and the event was spent informally.

Acadia Club

Y O A Club Enjoys Pleasant Evening at Mrs Walker Home

Guests of Mrs George Walker of South Mill street were entertained by the Y O A club on Wednesday evening. Mrs Thomas Perrott assisted and it was announced the next meeting in one week would be hosted by Miss Anna Fehrenbaugh of Laurel avenue.

George Walker South Mill Street Y. O. A. Club Thomas Perrott Anna Fehrenbaugh Laurel Avenue

Veach Family Heads West for Two Month Auto Trip

Mr and Mrs William V Veach of Highland avenue depart with their children William Jr Elizabeth and George for a two months automobile journey to Fallon Three Forks Mont and other western points, departing this morning.

William V. Veach Highland Avenue William, Jr Elizabeth George Fallon Three Forks Mont

Mrs Carl Michaels Hosts J B Club Afternoon

Mrs Carl Michaels of West Washington Street entertained the J B club on Wednesday afternoon. Knitting was a diversion and her sister Mrs S Brooks assisted in serving refreshments. In two weeks Mrs Mont McCleary of Edison Avenue will entertain.

Carl Michaels West Washington Street J. B. Club S. Brooks Mont McCleary Edison Avenue

Margaret Russell and Oliver Boggs Wedding at Enon Valley

Miss Margaret Russell and Oliver Boggs wed this evening at the bride's home in Enon Valley with Rev. Greer Bingham officiating. The ceremony brings together local families and friends for a private nuptial event.

Margaret Russell Oliver Boggs Enon Valley Greer Bingham

Five C Club Picnic With Husbands At The Park

An enjoyable Wednesday evening picnic hosted by the Five C club drew members and their husbands as guests. Supper was served in the grove and dancing followed later as entertainment.

Five C Club

Johnston Mayne Families Reunion Set for Cascade Park

The annual reunion of the Johnston and Mayne families will be held at Cascade Park on Thursday, June 27.

Johnston- Mayne Cascade Park

Local Families Report Overseas Arrival of Relatives

Mr and Mrs Charles L Kahrer of 308 Knox street learn their son Carl T Kahrer of the 308th Engineers has arrived overseas. Mr and Mrs P S Benson of 504 Riverview avenue report their son Private J B Benson of Company C 308th Engineers has reached France. Mrs James Jackamo and daughter Katherine of Cascade street left for Cleveland to visit friends. Mrs F H Jones of 921 Maryland avenue left for Philadelphia to rejoin her husband.

Charles L. Kahrer Knox Street Carl T. Kahrer 308Th Engineers P. S. Benson Riverview Avenue J. 8. Benson Company C France James Jackamo Katherine Cascade Street Cleveland F. H. Jones Maryland Avenue Philadelphia

Local Residents and Visitors Mentioned in City Notes

The column notes several residents and visitors including Mrs. Levi Bird Duff of Pittsburg visiting Dr. W. A. Shannon, Mrs. Ernest Stitzinger of Philadelphia visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Stitzinger, J. L. Thulman returning home near Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walter’s sons John and Joseph sailing overseas. Also listed are Miss Anna Bates ill from burns, Mrs. W. R. Jarvis and son Paul traveling, six young women heading to Yellowstone Park for summer, and the birth of Elmer Grant to Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Butcher.

Government Navy Yards Levi Bird Duff Pittsburg W. A. Shannon North Mercer Street Ernest Stitzinger Philadelphia G. G. Stitzinger Lincoln Avenue J. L. Thulman Chicago Fred Walter Mahoning Road John Joseph Anna Bates East North Street Burns W. R. Jarvis Paul Edgewood Avenue Wheeling W. Va Powhatan Clarington Anna Perry Elizabeth Johnston Mary Sherger Jessie Rhodes Roggenscamp Getty Yellowstone Park T. S. Butcher South Jefferson Street Elmer Grant

Bible Class at Erie Avenue Home Friday Evening

The Geiger Bible class will meet in the home of Mrs. Jennie Mackey on Erie Avenue this Friday at 8 o'clock. Contact M. Connell at 714 Cleveland Ave for details.

Geiger Bible Jennie Mackey Erie Avenue M. Connell Cleveland Ave

Frances Willard WCTU meets at Mrs McClaren home

The Frances Willard WCTU meets Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Joseph McClaren, located at the corner of Walnut and County Line streets.

Frances Willard Joseph McClaren Walnut and County Line Streets

Willing Workers Plan Croton M. E. Meeting and Record Day

The Willing Workers of Croton M. E. Church schedule a monthly business meeting this evening at 8 at Mrs. Mina Organ’s home on Croton avenue. Prayer meeting follows Wednesday at 7 45 with the subject Love One Another. A men’s meeting is set for Saturday night June 23 with a special program in morning and evening. It is Record Day in the county and the church urges full attendance and an offering for foreign missions aiming for 100.

Croton E. Taylor Bible School D. P. Shafer

First Baptist Section Meets at Mrs Sturdy Home

Section one of the First Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs Sturdy on North Beaver Street Friday afternoon.

First Baptist Church

Preaching at Fairview School Sunday by Rev Blair

A religious service is announced for Sunday June 23 at 3 30 p m at Fair view school conducted by Reverend R A Blair of Rose Point.

Fairview R. A. Blair Rose Point

Missionary Society Meeting at St. Pauls Lutheran

The Ladies Missionary Society of St. Pauls Lutheran Church will meet this evening at the home of Miss Anna Dietterle on East Washington Street.

Croton Methodist class to hold annual picnic at paper mill

Members of the Come Join Us Bible class plan a Friday picnic at the paper mill bathing beach. They will meet at 2 30 p m at 601 Martin Street and proceed together, with supper served at 7 o clock.

Croton Methodist Church Paper Mill Martin Street

Ladies of the G A R Plan Muddy Creek Falls Picnic

At a Tuesday meeting in their hall the Ladies of the G A R decided to hold a picnic at Muddy Creek Falls next Thursday. Members will ride the 8 45 Harmony car.

The Muddy Creek Falls

Red Cross Aids Navy With Large Shipments Of Goods

The Pennsylvania Delaware division ships vast hospital supplies and knitted items to League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia. In one month it delivered 8,388 sweaters 42 682 socks 6 635 wristlets 6 648 mufflers 6 210 helmets to sailors and distributed 71 830 sweaters 127 790 socks 24 905 wristlets 7 276 mufflers 31 980 helmets to home camps cantonments and shipments abroad.

Red Cross Navy Pennsylvania-Delaware League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia

Nursing Labor Gap Limits Red Cross Enrollment

The Red Cross cannot oversubscribe the enrollment of graduate nurses as supply is limited by the years needed to train two nurses per graduate and the current pool is under 80,000 nationwide with half registered.

Red Cross The

Campaign for nurses seeks 25000 by year end in Pennsylvania

It argues fewer than 40000 nurses are eligible for service due to age and disability and calls for 25000 graduate nurses to serve at home or abroad. The drive began June 8 and aims to enroll every nurse in Pennsylvania and Delaware, with Unit 15 meeting at Union Baptist church Friday at 2 PM.

Army Navy Army and Navy Pennsylvania Delaware Union Baptist Church

Catholic Ladies Urged to Pay for Parade Banners

Auxiliaries and organizations carrying banners in the Red Cross parade are asked to pay for the banners promptly. Headquarters has received 42 bills totaling 74 dollars, with only a small portion returned. Each banner costs 2 dollars. To March in Parade. All Catholic ladies enrolled in Unit.

Red Cross

Five Auxiliary Members Ready for Sunday Parade

Five members of the New Bedford auxiliary prepare for the parade this Sunday. The group submitted items including five pillow cases and unit 5 totaling 22 shirts for distribution.

New Bedford Auxiliary Unit 5

Cruelty Charged in Conti Divorce Case

Anna Marie Conti through attorney FE F Harper sues Anagio M Conti for divorce on cruel and barbarous treatment. The couple married November 28 1908 and separated June 18 1918.

Anna Marie Conti FE. F. G. Harper Anagio M. Conti

Baptisms Planned at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday

Rites of baptism will be administered Sunday morning during the Children's Day services at the First Presbyterian church.

First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church

Realty Transfers Show Small Ward Transfers

Onofrio Monsono sells to Antonio Benigasa in the Eighth ward for 1160 dollars. Geo S McCarland transfers to Joseph Garczewski in the Eighth ward for 1 dollar. John S Riley transfers to W F Heck in the Second ward for 1 dollar.

Onofrio Monsono Antonio Benigasa Geo. S. McCarland Joseph Garczewski Johns. Riley W. F. Heck

New Castle Notices List Three Local Residents

Dwight L. Schieber, Myrl E. Frankfather, Clarence H. Coates, and Clara Hi Pitzer are named in New Castle notices. The short item lists residents and their associated locality.

Dwight L. Schieber New Castle Myrl E. Frankfather Clarence H. Coates Clara Hi. Pitzer

Britain Reclaims Discarded Footwear for Useful Goods

A British report highlights curbside footwear waste yielding products from old shoes such as paving material from scrap leather and limestone, animal charcoal, glue, grease, leather pulp, washers, and leather board bound with bitumen. More items follow.

Great Britain John Bull

Street Car On Runners in Snowy Norway

In at least one Norwegian city a trackless trolley car hauls a passenger car mounted on runners when the ground is snowbound.

Norway

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Gibson TTS MNIS Metzler’s Washington ST Mather Bros.co MatherBros.Co. Sewelers & Silversmiths Sam H. McGoun Bae Queen Sewing Company Breakfast Johnston-Mayne Reunion W.C. T. U. and Jewish Relief Fund Russia Poland Roumania Palestine Belgium Jacob Cosel East Bryton Central Christian Silverbloom Shield Brassieres Fairview School Red Georgette Brown Hamilton Mary Maclaren Harold Lockwood Mrs. Sidney Drew
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