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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1936

Page

3

Golden Jubilee for Mr and Mrs P T Kelliher noted in New Castle

The Kelliher couple of 714 Wilmington Avenue celebrate fifty years of marriage with open house on Tuesday June 23 from 2 to 4 and 8 to 11, plus a 6 o clock family dinner. They have seven children and ten grandchildren.

P. T. Kelliher Wilmington Avenue Kelliher New Castle Pittston Punxsutawney Johnson Bronze Company Towanda Margaret Reading William Bridget Reading C. F. Kelley St. Paul’s Catholic Church Anthony Andrew Gerald Guinaugh M. C. King Charles Aliquippa William of Columbus Bernadette Kelliher Charlene Henry C. F. Henry

Strawberry festival for Baraca class at First Baptist

Fifty members and families gathered Thursday evening at Lawrence Kehna’s home near Princeton for a strawberry festival hosted by the Baraca class of the First Baptist church. The event ended with appreciation gifts for pianist Mrs. Ralph Ferree who has served the class on Sundays.

First Baptist Church Lawrence Kehna Princeton Ralph Ferree

KUERNER-PEARSALL WEDDING SET FOR JUNE 24 IN ERIE

The wedding of Miss Charlotte Kuerner daughter of George Kuerner Erie to Otto Henry Pearsall son of Mr and Mrs L A Pearsall New Castle will be held at Luther Memorial Church Erie at noon on Wednesday June 24. The couple will reside at 418 Sumner Ave New Castle after a wedding trip.

New Luther Memorial Church Erie Charlotte Melhorn Carl Graham Darlington Mr. Pearsall Shrine Club The Lake City Sumner Avenue New Castle Cascade Street L. A. Pearsall Mary Patterson Dorothy Patch Miss Kuerner Bridge Phyllis Adams Ruth Gordon Betty Benson Strong Vincent High School Westminster College New Wilmington Omicron Nu Gamma Sorority Pearsall New Castle High Theta Upsilon Omega

Americanization Board Meeting Tonight at Mrs Greer’s Home

The Americanization Board will hold its session at 8 o clock this evening in the residence of Mrs Charles Greer located at 414 North Jefferson Street.

Americanization Board Charles Greer North Jefferson Street

Free 56 page catalog of stamps offered by Harris Co

An illustrated free catalog titled United States British Colonies and Foreign Stamps outlines real money saving prices and a Free Stamp Offer. Send a postcard for a copy to H. E. Harris & Co. at 181 Transit Building Boston Massachusetts.

United States H. E. Harris & Co Transit Building Boston Mass

Garden Illumination Continues Next Week

Two illuminated gardens in New Castle draw hundreds as Fred L. Rentz on Edison avenue and Weingartner farm on Butler road showcase colorful displays and peony shows. Both hosts are members of the local Men's Garden Club. Night illumination will continue all next week, offering a planned new attraction for garden lovers.

Fred L. Rentz Edison Avenue New Castle Union Weingartner Butler Road Mr. Rentz Robert Weingartner Men's Garden Club

Mackey Yargates wedding performed in New Castle

Mr and Mrs Walter Mackey announce the marriage of their daughter Elin Elizabeth to Michael Yargates of Aliquippa Pa The ceremony was at St Marys parsonage June 20 at 10 with Rev William F Galvin officiating Attendants were Ann Yargates and James Homan A wedding breakfast followed at the Castleton hotel The couple will reside at 1305 North Mercer street after August 1 Mrs Yargates works for Sears Roebuck in New Castle and Mr Yargates a University of Pittsburgh pharmacy graduate is employed by the state

Walter Mackey Spruce Street Elin Elizabeth Michael Yargates John Yargates Aliquippa St. Mary’s Parsonage William F. Galvin Ann Yargates James Homan New Castle Castleton Yargates North Mercer Street

Mrs Frew Hosts Friday Evening U S B Class Event

Mrs Frew Book of East Washington street entertained Section E members of the U S B Class of the Third United Presbyterian church at an informal gathering. A devotional was led by Mrs James Shaw. Bingo and chat followed with favors to Mrs John Newell and Mrs Jennie Shaffer. A summer picnic series was planned starting July 2 at Cascade Park with committee members listed.

Frew Book East Washington Street Third United Presbyterian Church James Shaw John Newell Jennie Shaffer Cascade Park Lucy Holliday A. B. Coulter Fred Sturdevant John Morgan Floyd Book

Alianza Ken Sington Meet With Mrs Connor Hostess

Members of the Alianza Ken Sington plan a Thursday evening gathering at the home of Mrs. Wesley Mann on Norwood Avenue hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Connor.

Alianza Kensington Elizabeth Connor Wesley Mann Norwood Avenue

Luncheon-Spoon Club Meets at Mrs Hugus Home

Summer decorations brightened the Luncheon-Spoon gathering at Mrs W K Hugus on Highland avenue. After a one oclock meal, six tables played contract with high score prizes awarded to Mrs J Norman Martin Mrs C E Trainor and Miss Jennie Marshall. The next meeting is set for a fortnight at Mrs James Ward Reis on East street.

W. K. Hugus Highland Avenue J. Norman Martin C. E. Trainor Jennie Marshall East Street James Ward Reis

Picnic Planned by New Castle Chapter 105 Eastern Star

New Castle chapter No 105 Order of the Eastern Star maps its annual picnic for June 24 at Cascade Park at 6 30 pm. Mrs Margaret Whiel don serves as worthy matron. A committee meeting June 21 in the east lodge room finalizes plans with Miss Martha Bigley as general chair and a tureen dinner expected in the picnic grove.

New Castle Order of the Eastern Star Cascade Park Margaret Whieldon East Lodge Eastern Star Martha Bigley Mesdames Laura French Jean Thompson Mary McBride Beisel Ann Davies Hazel Boyd Marie Pattison Betty Montgomery Florence Campbell Margaret Barry Myrtle Lord Daisy Brodb

Impressive Wedding at St. Vitus Church Canton

Rev. Fr. Nicholas DeMita presided at 9 a m wedding joining Miss Levia Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs Angelo Ross 514 Johns St Canton Ohio and Benny Rossi son of Mr and Mrs Pasquale Rossi 1532 Clark Ave Canton Ohio The bride wore white taffeta with real lace veil and carried white roses and lilies of the valley Rose Vanella was maid of honor in yellow lace Johan na Hill roses Gilbert Dominick was best man Margaret DeLorenzo bridesmaid Edmund Jacb usher After a Canton dinner the couple plan an extended East honeymoon and will reside at 1532 Clark Ave Southwest Canton Ohio.

Nicholas DeMita St. Vitus Church Levia Ross Angelo Ross Johns Street City Benny Rossi Pasquale Rossi Clark Avenue Canton Ohio Rose Vanella Johanna Hill Sylvester Dominick New Castle Margaret DeLorenzo Edmund Jacb Mrs. Rossi Hoover Heights Tabernacle Marian Anderson Charles Anderson Morris Street Philip Ketzel Charles Ketzel A. T. Williams Louella Patterson Pittston Clyde Hennon Ruth Locke Jackie Anderson Harvey Ketzel New Castle High School Shenango Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation

Acme Club Quilting Bee At Pair View Farm

Acme club members met at Estella Liken’s Pair View farm home on Wednesday for a quilting bee. Guests numbered 16 enjoyed a noon chicken dinner as pink and white decor and June roses filled the setting. Special guests included Mrs. Harlan Wilson, Rachel Dennis, Zella Liken, and hostess assistants Ella Clarke and Zella Liken. The next meeting will host Mrs. Howard Kerr on Brookside July 29.

Acme Club Estella Liken Pair View Farm Ella Clarke Zella Liken Harlan Wilson Mahoningtown Rachel Dennis Jamestown Evans City Howard Kerr Brookside

Missionary Society Meeting At Lathrop Street Home

Mrs. Marie Burdett hosted the L D K Missionary society of the Third U P church on Lathrop street. Mrs. Lenna Duncan and Mrs. Myrtle Brown led the worship. Miss Cleora Brown sang a solo with her mother at the piano. The next meeting is a picnic supper at 6 30 p m July 9 at Cascade park.

Marie Burdett L. D. K. Missionary Society U. P Lathrop Street Lenna Duncan Myrtle Brown Cleora Brown Ed Mitchell Cascade Park

Wright Edminston Marriage in New Wilmington

Mr and Mrs John A Wright of New Wilmington announce the marriage of their daughter Mavel to Edwin Edminston son of Mr and Mrs Edminston of New Wilmington The ceremony was performed by Rev Lamberton at the Methodist Protestant church in New Cumberland West Virginia on June 15 1936 Both are graduates of New Wilmington high school The couple will reside in New Wilmington where the groom is employed

Wright-Edminston John A. Wright New Wilmington Mavel Edwin Edminston Edminston Lamberton Methodist Protestant Church New Cumberland West Va

G W C Club Hosts Meeting Then Plans July Picnic

G W C club members gathered at the home of Mrs J A McGaffie on Whippo street with 11 in attendance. Miss Ellen Yearsley of Beaver Falls attended as a special guest and Mrs Lydia Russell won the club prize. A July 16 picnic at Cascade park was planned replacing the regular meeting.

G. W. C. Club Laura Johnston J. A. McGaffie Whippo Street Ellen Yearsley Beaver Falls Lydia Russell Cascade Park

Anderson Ketzel Wedding at Hoover Heights Tabernacle

The first formal wedding at Hoover Heights Tabernacle tied Marian Anderson to Philip Ketzel. The ceremony occurred at noon with Rev. A T Williams officiating, a reception for 25 followed, and the couple planned a eastward wedding trip before settling on Morris Street.

Porch Party at Hilliard Home Draws Royal Neighbors

Camp 2550 of the Royal Neighbors of America hosted a porch party at Mrs. Pete Hilliard’s home 497 Neshannock avenue Friday afternoon from 2 to 4. Guests included Mrs. Charles McKeever, Mrs. Webster, and Ruth Sillman. A lavender and white lunch followed at 4. A midsummer picnic is planned for July 8 at Mrs. Lillian Mitchell’s home in New Bedford.

Royal Neighbors of America Pete Hilliard Neshannock Avenue Charles McKeever Webster Ruth Sillman Sillman Lillian Mitchell New Bedford Olive Klee Grace Snell Bertha Ort Elgerta Benheart

Helena Auxiliary Picnic Outing At Mrs Sherer Home

The Helena auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church held its final meeting until September at Mrs. C. R. Sherer’s home on Mr. Jackson road with 35 members attending. Mrs. Joel S. McKee Mrs. W. A. Pond and Mrs. Sherer organized the day ending with a picnic lunch and a brief business session followed by songs led by Mrs. W. G. Wilson and a vocal solo by Mrs. Morgan Jones with accompanist Mrs. J. W. Dean.

Helena First Presbyterian Church C. R. Sherer Jackson Road Joel S. McKee W. A. Pond Sherer Pond W. G. Wilson Morgan Jones J. W. Dean

Mrs Roy Beals Hosts Juanita Club Evening

Mrs. Roy Beals of Moody avenue welcomed the Juanita Club women for a relaxed card evening. Trophies were awarded to Mrs. John Black Mrs. Clark Wadding and Mrs. John Gaston. A picnic is planned for July 10 at Lakewood with Mrs. Ralph Higgins and Mrs. Earl Bishop on the arrangements committee. Mrs. L A Wygant assisted with lunch.

Roy Beals Moody Avenue Juanita Club John Black Clark Wadding John Gaston Lakewood Ralph Higgins Earl Bishop L. A. Wygant

Davies Anniversary Dinner for Willing Workers Class

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davies hosted the Willing Workers Class of First Congregational Church at their Winslow Avenue home on Thursday evening June 18 for their 27th wedding anniversary. About twenty five guests enjoyed pastel decor a formal menu games and awards followed by a gift presentation to Mrs Davies. The next assembly will be a dinner on Thursday June 25 with committee members listed.

Dan Davies Winslow Avenue First Congregational Church Davies Charles F. Morrow Wampum Thomas Solomon Clair Aubel Fiorie Davies Clifford James Sol Davies Joe Richards Carl Turner Albert Jones Dan Richards Thomas Gray

Pleasant Cascade park program for True Followers class

Lauretta Garver hosted a June evening event at Cascade park for the True Followers class. Dorothy Booker and Elsie received prizes after games and contests, followed by a luncheon prepared by Mrs. C Garver with assistance from Mary Shutts and Thelma Gordon.

Lauretta Garver True Followers Cascade Park Dorothy Booker Elsie Shaffer C. Garver Mary Shutts Thelma Gordon

Major and Mrs Hudson Honored at Edenburg Dinner

Major and Mrs Paul R. Hudson of Richmond were guests of honor at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs George R Hudson in Edenburg. The event featured a 6 pm chicken dinner and musical entertainment by Gomer Emery and family with guests including Willard Taylor and daughter Connie from Youngstown, Ra chael Denniston of Jamestown, Gomer Emery Jr, Connie Taylor, A Taylor, and Mrs James Grove of New Castle. Mrs Taylor leaves soon for a three month stay in England.

Paul R. Hudson Richmond George R. Hudson Edenburg Gomer Emery Emery Gomer Emery, Jr Connie Taylor Youngstown, O Willard Taylor Connie Rachael Denniston Jamestown Gomer, Jr A. Taylor James Grove New Castle England

Stewart Family Visit From Harrisburg Arrives in Wallace Area

Mrs. John Q. Stewart of Harrisburg arrives with her sons Dr. John Q. Stewart of Princeton University and James H. Stewart of Lebanon to stay with Mrs. E. W. Crawford on Wallace Avenue and J. Cam Liebendorfer on Maitland Lane. Mrs. Stewart will stay through August while the nephews plan to leave next week.

John Q. Stewart Harrisburg John Q Stewart Princeton University James H. Stewart Lebanon E. W. Crawford Wallace Avenue J. Cam Liebendorfer Maitland Lane Stewart Crawford

Strawberry Treat for Baptist Choir

The First Baptist choir held its fifth annual strawberry treat at the church dining room after Friday night rehearsal. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Fombelle hosted the event, with 25 places set among summer flower decorations. The menu featured strawberries, cake and ice cream, and the planning committee included Mrs. Harry Remley, Mrs. Harriett Macom, Mrs. Arthur McClain, Miss Elizabeth Williams, and Miss Mary Elizabeth McClain, who was also a guest.

First Baptist C. L. Fombelle Harry Remley Harriett Macom Arthur McClain Elizabeth Williams Mary Elizabeth McClain

Doree Lou Cartwright’s Sixth Birthday Party

Twelve playmates from 318 Edgewood avenue celebrated Doree Lou Cartwright turning six. Lois G. Beard, a cousin also six, shared honors. Prizes went to Charlene Wogan John McCarthy and Jinny Belle Russell. Games, a pale yellow and green table, six candle cake, and favors capped the party.

Doree Lou Cartwright Edgewood Avenue Lois G. Beard Charlene Wogan John McCarthy Jinny Belle Russell

Kathryn Shaffer Hosts Club Meeting at East Winter Avenue

Mrs Kathryn Shaffer charmingly entertained N G F club members at her home East Winter avenue. Mrs Arthur Barnette was initiated as a new member and special guest Mrs David Kay Jr of Girard Ohio attended. Bridge prizes went to Mrs George Deuel and Mrs Arthur Barnette. A repast was served by the hostess with help from Mrs Frank Steinbrink. The duo will meet July 2 with Mrs Wilbur Baer.

Kathryn Shaffer East Winter Avenue Arthur Barnette David Kay, Jr Girard, C Bridge George Deuel Frank Steinbrink Wilbur Baer Meyer Avenue

Friendship class meeting notes at Stone home

The Friendship class of the People s Mission met at Mrs. Charles Stone s home in Volant with 46 attendees. A breakfast at the park was planned for next Wednesday. Special guests included Mrs. Frank Urey Mrs. Floyd McFarland Mrs. Crawford from No 2 Mine Miss Dorothy Jones Miss Lillian Jones from Titusville Mrs. Goldie Robison and Miss Anna Byler from New Castle. The July meeting will be at Mrs. Charles Caldwell s Madison Avenue seventh ward home.

People’s Mission Charles Stone Volant Park Frank Urey Floyd McFarland Crawford No. 2 Mine Dorothy Lillian Jones Titusville Goldie Robison Anna Byler New Castle Charles Caldwell Madison Avenue Seventh Ward

Gilmore Hosts Six O Clock Dinner Monday Evening

Members of the Six O Clock Dinner club will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gilmore on East Washington street in their home at a 6 o clock dinner Monday evening.

Walter Gilmore East Washington Street

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Kellihers Metzler N. Mill ST E. Washington ST Tommy Tucker Youngstown, Ohio Park Plan the Chambers Motor Co North Croton Ave Plymouth Rockies Isaac P. Rose Shenango Township Penn Book Shop, Inc Beacon St Boston, Mass Mrs. Frew Vanity East North Street Kotex Quest Strauss-Hirshberg ST. Vitus L. D. K. Society Hilliard Home Lic U. S Fulton New Castle, PA D. Davies Major Baptist Choir Ted Rosenbergs Collegians Castleton Orchestra Scotch Plan le Tax At& P. M Knights OF Columbus Billie Glenn Richelieu Avenue Grant Parks and His Orchestra Brenneman's Market Tum Six O’clock Dinner Club
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