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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1932
Page
3
Members will hold a picnic supper Friday evening at Cascade park at 6 30. Mrs R L Coulter and Mrs Bertha Ort are in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Frank Miller now Hazel Allen received a surprise miscellanous shower at Mrs. Sara Wallace’s Wildwood Avenue home. Guests enjoyed a card contest and lunch before presenting gifts. The 1929 Five Hundred club will meet again in two weeks with the venue to be announced.
Mrs. Cora B. Taylor and C. L. Hamilton wed June 16 at Jeannette home of Mrs. Taylor's daughter Rev Glenn Crawford officiated The couple will reside in Detroit Mich Attending from New Castle were Mr and Mrs J C Robinson Mr and Mrs Glenn Patterson and Mr and Mrs Edward Mitchell and son Cecil
The Aiken family annual reunion will be held at Cascade Park on Saturday June 25. Dinner is served at 12 o clock E S T in the grove with the usual routine following.
A Monday evening bridge shower at 1706 East Washington Street honored bride elect Kathryn Eagan. Dorothy Colgan won high honors, Lois Banks received a hostess gift, and a Western Union messenger delivered a large package of house gifts. Hostess Ada Miller with Mrs. C. E. Miller and Miss Grace Streib served lunch amid nuptial table decor.
Members of New Castle chapter 105 Order of Eastern Star were entertained at Miss Mary Harvard’s Euclid Avenue home. The evening featured a period of music then bridge and 500 with four tables of bridge and one of 500. Prizes went to Mae Thomas Lillian Henry and Lillian Solomon Ann Davies. Special guests included Mrs Susan Houston Ora Muse and Misses Mary Martha Bigley. A lunch followed dessert with Elizabeth Harvard and Mrs Fred Lockhart assisting. Roses accented the decor.
Mr and Mrs E A Fenton named hosts for an evening bridge party at New Castle Field Club house. Play begins at 8 30 oclock with prizes for winners and lunch served at the close.
Mrs. Marvy J. Rowland of Crawford avenue Mrs. P. J. Rowland and daughters Gladys Mary Olive Gert rude and Pepper of Superior street accompanied by Miss Margaret Plush of Beckford street have all returned to this vicinity after a week's camping trip at Glenn cot tage Conneaut Lake park.
The descendants of Dennis and Bridget McConnell will gather at the Millburn Grange Hall in Mercer County on Friday June 24 for their annual reunion and family event.
Miss Gertrude Cromie entertained M and M club members at her Harlansourg road home with card games as the main diversion. Prizes were awarded to Miss Geraldine McClelland and Miss Kathryn Preston. A late repast followed and a brief business session discussed future activities.
Mrs. Orville Potter Color Bearer No 2 South Walnut street Mrs David Cox Butler avenue and Mrs William Evans Harrison street attended the Hazelton V F W Encampment described as the era’s top event for the organization. About five thousand participated. Potter joined the parade described as among the largest ever seen. On the return trip they visited relatives of Mrs Evans in Montenoi City.
Members of the Young Ladies Sodality of St Monica Church Wampum held their annual picnic at Cascade Park on June 19. Forty eight attendees enjoyed the day with committee help from Charles Nero and Mark Johnson aiding the success.
Minerva Club members and the Jameson Memorial Hospital Sewing group host sessions in the 9 to 12 o’clock window. Multiple bridge clubs led by Virginia Hickok Ann Fletcher Ruth Boyle Marie Stankard Agnes Davidson and others hold regular meetings at East Brook North Mercer Street West Washington Street and Front Street locations.
Christian Endeavor at Central Presbyterian gathered 50 members despite rain and drove to Etna Springs for a late season picnic. They swam in bathine suits before supper. Misses Blanche Bright Eleanor Lowrey and Mary Elizabeth Jenkins and John Thompson led arrangements.
Wednesday morning from 9 to 12 the Executive Board and members of the Jameson Memorial Hospital Aide Society will gather at the hospital to sew on articles for the institution. Women in the city are invited to join on this date.
Mr and Mrs P K Fike of Sheridan Avenue host Mrs Ralph Robbins and Jack Trimmer from Rochester New York as their guests.
A dark eyed Hamburg native arrives in the United States to serve as sound conductor for an open air opera at Cleveland Stadium from June 29 to July 6. Miss Prohaska brings an unusual car and will operate the largest mixing box with 28 microphones to highlight specific instruments or singers.
Plans are complete for a homnfry outing by the Ladies Auxiliary of the United Commercial Travelers on Thursday at Cascade Park. Attendees bring service. a noon menu will be served in the grove at 11 30 a.m. DST. This will be the last gathering until fall. Also discussed is the Alumni outing for New Castle Senior high to be held July 1 at the Cathedral. Committee members present included Neil C. Sturdy as chairman and Eleanor Rohrer Helen Brown Joe Lockley Allan Garvin Clarence McHattie Mary Felton and Mrs. Taylor.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey T. Munn of Chicago are house guests of Mrs. Munn's mother Mrs. Harry Lusk at 303 East Edison Avenue and will remain for several weeks.
Members of the Service Star Legion will gather for a tureen dinner this evening at 6 30 at Cascade Park. The event invites members to enjoy a meal and fellowship in a community setting hosted at Cascade Park pavilion.
Announcement column notes births with signatures and addresses from residents, indicating new arrivals and family links as recorded by community correspondents.
Mr and Mrs J Lambo Croton avenue announce a daughter born June 15. Mr and Mrs J Gonzales West North street announce a son born June 17. Mr and Mrs James F Logue 21 South Greenwood avenue announce a son born June 18 named William Anthony. Mr and Mrs Leo Rogan 11 Homestead street announce a daughter born June 14 named Gertrude Christine.
Community notices list meetings for Boy Scouts missionary society and Ladies Aid at St Pauls Lutheran. Communion services announced for June 26 at Rich Hill and Volant churches with guest preachers. Also entries on a Spiritualist circle event, P H C meetings, and Queen Esther class activities. Old Jupiter Plevious picnic rescheduled to church dining room with committee updates.
Wednesday includes 1 to 4 p m prayer and fasting and 7 30 p m Bible chart study third in series. Thursday features missionary prayer band at 2 p m. Friday offers three prayer groups at homes led by Jenkins Gamble Campbell Emery. Cars leave church at 7 30 p m. Saturday Harvesters prayer service. Also American Home Watchmen 45 hold meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m in City Building hall with social to follow. Philathea Class hosted by Mrs Fetherlin.
Kotex advertises a 1982 improvement to sanitary pads with both tapered ends stamped Kotex to ensure genuine product. The ad claims no price increase for the enhanced wrapping and branding.
Monday evening at the First Baptist church hosted by Mrs Ida Myers featured special guests Mrs Lee McGaffie Mrs Alec Black and Miss Frances Miller. Mrs Winifred James led devotions and a brief business session announced as the last until September with a July picnic. Refreshments followed. Junior Ben Hur group meets at Mrs Cora’s home.
Horn residents prepare for a morning hike with a departure from the starting point at 9 o'clock Wednesday. The route and gathering location are described in local notices for participants.
Members of the Elm Street Racquet Club will attend a program at the Elm Street YWCA tonight at 8 p m The gathering targets New Castle Afro-Americans and will feature members of the local club in an evening event.
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