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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
14
A Virginia mother writes of an 11 year old who reads well and enjoys books but struggles with spelling and arithmetic. The reply advises starting tutoring at first or second grade level, building basic number facts by heart, and mastering simple words through repetitive practice.
Degree of Honor No 65 will hold a practice Friday at 7 30 in NOOF Hall E Washington This final session for the annual inspection expects all officers drill team members and the glee club to attend.
Mitchell Home and Garden Club toured Mrs. W. C. Hileman on Wilmington Road to view rose gardens and hear questions answered. Refreshments followed at the Hileman residence. A luncheon was served at The Manse in New Wilmington with Mrs. Joseph Ryan and Mrs. Jack Wimner Jr. arranging. A July picnic is planned for families.
Miss Florence Kauffman guest of honor at a party hosted by Mrs. Fred McKinney in New Galilee. Awards went to Mrs. Lewis Kauffman Miss Frances Kauffman Miss Judy Doyle and Miss Agnes Doyle. The cake inscribed Florence and Paul June 21 1957 marked the couple’s upcoming wedding.
The Simon Bible Class of St. John's Lutheran Church sponsors a 6:30 p.m. tureen dinner honoring new members since April 1956. Arrangements are led by Mrs. Kenneth Woodring and Mrs. Charles Drake. The group toured the Lutheran Children's Home and Old People's Home in Zelienople, where Dr. Phillip Seiberling welcomed them. A July 21 family basket picnic is planned at Camp Lutherlyn, Prospect, with committee members named.
Mrs. Mary Cosgrove Miss Ethel Diamond Mrs. Edward Doran and Mrs. P J Daugherty will host the next Little Flower Club meeting. The group will convene Friday at 8 p m in the school hall of St Mary Church.
The American Hosn Welfare Assn schedules its yearly picnic for June 22 at Willow Grove Park on route 18. Refreshments and prizes will be provided.
Mr and Mrs Harry E Burkey settle in New Middletown Ohio at 287 Main St after a June 1 wedding trip south The bride Louise O Neil is from Bessemer and her parents are Mr and Mrs Paul J O Neil of Canfield Ohio The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Herman A Burkey The ceremony was in New Middletown and was attended by Mrs Leonard E Ruel and Leonard E Ruel Jr from New Castle The bride worked as a secretary for O Neil Insurance Agency and is a Bessemer High School graduate The groom is a Springfield High School alumnus and works for himself.
American Legion Auxiliary 343 elected officers for the coming year led by president Mrs. Marjorie Wernyak. Officers include first vice president Mrs. Geraldine Westlake and second vice president Mrs. May Boyd. Delegates and alternates to the Tri County Council were chosen. next meeting set for July 15 at 8 p.m. at the post home.
Mrs William Whitling chaired a Horizon Missionary Society gathering at the Madison Avenue Christian Church Tuesday evening. The group approved a donation to the South India Church of Christ Mission and appointed a nominating committee led by Mrs Charles Doerr, Mrs Mina Herbold, and Mrs Flossie Andrews.
Mr and Mrs P F Treccase hosted a graduation party at 1908 Delaware Ave for their daughter Patricia. Sixty seven guests attended including families from Hyattsville Harrisburg Washington and North Olmstead with aides assisting and gifts for the graduate. Summer bloom decorations and buffet refreshments highlighted the gathering. A separate afternoon at Mrs J C Williams home featured a luncheon and guests from Columbus and McKeesport among others. Husbands plan a August picnic at the Forney home in Maitland Lane.
Air conditioners shed boxy shapes to blend with decor at the International Home Furnishings Market in Chicago. Units feature removable front panels with fabric or wallpaper, sleek veneers, or bright metals. Televisions appear as slim portable sets and wall or corner built ins dominate kitchens, with griddles and ovens hidden in counters. Built ins outsell conventional stoves and refrigerators in remodeling.
New Castle Auxiliary No. 455 of the Eagles attended the state convention in Pittsburgh which closed June 16. Members from New Castle included Grand Secretary Adaline Navarra and others. the local team won Class A trophies and several members received state appointments. State officers for 1957-58 were named and Pennsylvania reported strong membership gains, with funds raised for cancer research and disease foundations.
Miss Eleanor Taylor, soon to wed Wesley Richards on June 29, was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. Thomas Farrow at 314 W. Grant St. Gifts rested under a decorated umbrella and a pink white blue cake bore the inscription. Guests served refreshments at lawn tables and door prize went to Mrs. Dorothy Taylor. The bride elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Taylor of 218 W. Grant St. Richards is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Richardson of Wampum. Mrs. George Reiber hosted WE Club luncheon with five hundred at her Chapel Rd. home. Next WE Club host is Mrs. L. W. Nelson of 408 Hazelcroft Ave. The 46th White and Thompson family reunion will be at Willard Grange Hall June 27 with a 6:30 p.m. basket picnic. chairman is Mrs. Leroy White.
Miss Gloria Cumo earned a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Pittsburgh on June 12. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Cump of 712 Neal St and a New Castle High School graduate of 1953. The Letter Carriers Auxiliary marked its second anniversary with a dinner, guest husbands, prizes, and tributes. The Nellie Constance Bible Class met at 98 Ellwood Rd with remarks on missionary work in Africa and a Psalm reading. The Central Christian Church Choir hosts a tureen dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Moore home on Gardner Stop.
Fashion industry frames fur as a pervasive trend for fall with outfits from casual to formal. Bettina Ballard notes fur appears on collars cuffs hems hats coats linings and sweaters while footwear remains mostly unfurred. Designers mix fur with wool knits flannel broadcloth chiffon crepe satin and other materials using sable chinchilla mink and other pelts.
The Baker's Dozen gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Fred Kenny's home 1611 Gretchen Street. Awards for contests went to Mrs. William Attaway Mrs. Myron Boatman Mrs. Robert Clark Mrs. Paul Malanick and Mrs. Ralph Phillips with Mrs Attaway also receiving the door trophy. Later Mrs. Kenny served lunch.
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