Circulating Book Club Gathers at Butz Home
A Wednesday event featured the Circulating Book Club hosted by Mrs. John M. Butz on West Grant Avenue. Guests included Mrs. J. M. Hmerick of Philadelphia and Mrs. Lucian Pohl. Summer flowers complemented rooms and refreshments were served. Two weeks later Mrs. William K. Hugus will entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circulating Book Club
John M. Butz
West Grant Avenue
J. M. Hmerick
Philadelphia
Lucian Pohl
John Lamb
Cc. A. Phillips
B. L. Phillips
William K. Hugus
Lighland Avenue
Sweesy Reunion At D W Sweesy Grave At West Middlesex
More than 100 descendants gathered at the grave of D W Sweesy on the old homestead farm two and a half miles east of West Middlesex for this year’s Sweesy reunion. Officers elected included President D W Sweesy Vice President Thomas L Forbes and Secretary Miss Florence Forbes. Committees were named to organize next year’s gathering scheduled for June 23 at the same grave site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweesy
D. W. Sweesy
West Middlesex
William Sweesy
R. H. Minner
Lewis Swagger
New Bedford
Thomas L. Forbes
Florence Forbes
Breakfast at the Park Hosted by Miss Lena Fisher
An enjoyable Wednesday breakfast event occurred at the park hosted by Miss Lena Fisher with Bell Telephone girls as guests. Guests included Mrs. Charles Hoagland and Misses Mary Rogan Edna McDevitt Adelaide Stokes Clara Dart Julia Sullivan Celia McCormick Catherine Scully Anna Jansear and Cleora Rowland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Fisher
Bell Telephone
Charles Hoagland
Mary Rogan
Edna McDevitt
Adelaide Stokes
Clara Dart
Julia Sullivan
Celia McCormick
Catherine Scully
Anna Jansear
Cleora Rowland
Youngstown N. S. A. Club Hosts Hostess Event
Mrs. Robt Corrigan of Youngstown invited N. S. A. club members to her home on Highland avenue for an evening of sewing and visiting with Miss Marjorie Miller of Longston among the four guests. The group later enjoyed a park breakfast before departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Robt. Corrigan
Pretty June Wedding At Thompson Home
Miss Blanche Thompson wed Vaughn Bell at the Thompson home on South Walnut street. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. C. J. Thompson, featured 30 guests and an arch of ferns and orange blossoms. The couple planned an Eastern honeymoon and the bride, a soprano soloist with local clubs, is praised for her talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Thompson
South Walnut Street
Blanche Thompson
Vaughn Bell
Garfield Avenue
C. J. Thompson
Pittsburg
Elliott Thompson
Bell
U. P
8. Y. Bell
Hart Gallagher wedding of Edith Mabel in Connellsville
The Gazette Times reports the wedding of Edith Mabel Gallagher daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Gallagher of Connellsville PA to George Edward Hart son of Mr and Mrs Alexander B Hart yesterday afternoon at the bride's home Pastor John H Lamberts of Connellsville Methodist Episcopal church officiated with the ring service Miss Mabel J Anderson of Aspinwall classmate at Slippery Rock played the wedding march The couple left for an automobile trip to Atlantic City and will spend the summer in a bungalow at Guard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward Hart
The
Gazette Times
Edith Mabel Gallagher
George W. Gallagher
Connellsville
Alexander B. Hart
John H. Lamberts
Connellsville Methodist Episcopal Church
Mabel J. Anderson
Aspinwall
Slippery Rock
Atlantic City
Guard
Social Notes Highlight Local Hostesses and Petitions
Miss Carrie Crawford entertains at cards for Mrs J M Emerick of Philadelphia The Helena Auxiliary will hold its annual picnic supper at the park at 6 30 oclock The marriage of Miss Grace Spencer and Ira Stoffer will be solemnized Miss Mayme Coates of Finch street entertains the D W T club The U S club will breakfast at the park Mrs S P Smith of Wallace avenue gives a 1 oclock luncheon Mrs Wallace Pitzer hosts an afternoon party for Miss Georgia Lynch Miss Mildred Arrow entertains the Our Night Out club
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Crawford
J. M. Emerick
Philadelphia
Helena
Grace Spencer
Ira Stoffer
Mayme Coates
Finch Street
U. S
Gibson reunion draws sixty five relatives to Cascade street home
Relatives totaling sixty five gathered Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs A C Hanna on Cascade street for the Gibson reunion. Rev and Mrs S M F Nesbitt were guests and the day included a ball game croquet and other diversions. A business session set the next reunion for the second week of June at the home of A T Gibson in Princeton. Officers elected were President S W Gibson Vice president Frank Aiken Treasurer Mrs Frank Aiken and Secretary Mrs W R Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hanna
Cascade Street
Gibson
S. M. F. Nesbitt
A. T. Gibson
Princeton
S. W. Gibson
Frank Aiken
W. R. Hanna
Morning wedding at Mt. Jackson joins Lamson and Reed
This morning at 8:30 at the home of Rev. Hamil in Mt. Jackson, Dean Lamson and Miss Ella Reed were married. The couple, unattended, traveled to New York state for a wedding trip and will reside in Mt. Jackson where Lamson works with his father. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Reed and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs Homer J Lamson, former city residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamil
United Presbyterian Church
Mt. Jackson
Dean Lamson
Ella Reed
North Beaver Township
Points
New York State
Lamson
Ira Reed
Groom
Homer J. Lamson
Dinner Honors Miss Cecelia Llewellyn at Cascade Park
A Wednesday evening 7 oclock dinner at Cascade park celebrated Miss Cecelia Llewellyn, a bride elect this month. Fifteen guests enjoyed dancing with pink and white roses on tables and small kewpie favors. Aides included Miss Nana Zeigler, Miss Georgeanna Hetrick, Miss Phyllis Pennington, and Misses Myrtle and Violet Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
Cecelia Llewellyn
Nana Zeigler
Georgeanna Hetrick
Phyllis Pennington
Myrtle
Violet Smith
B B B Club Sees New Members and Picnic Plan
The B B B club met at Mrs James Fishburns home on County Line Street for a night of fancy work and social chat. Plans were made for a picnic at Cascade Park on Wednesday June 28 with Lizzie Farrell and J Wadsworth joining as members. regular meetings paused until fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fishburn
County Line Street
Cascade Park
Lizzie Farrell
J. Wadsworth
Helen
1914 Book Club Dinner Hosts at Highlands Avenue
Members of the 1914 Book club will entertain their husbands at a picnic dinner this evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Aiken of Highlands Avenue. The hour is 6:30 o'clock.
Rose Euchre a Great Success
The 1916 Circle held a Rose euchre evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Hawley on Moody avenue. Husbands and friends attended as Miss Esther Hawley and Miss Camile Patterson passed roses. Prizes were awarded and refreshments served by Misses Mary Hard Isabelle Jackson Emma Matthews Hattie Lamoree and Blanche Lusk. The club will meet Friday afternoon June 40 with Mrs F T Flynn on West Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hawley
Moody Avenue
Esther Hawley
Camile Patterson
Suchre
Mary Hard
Isabelle Jackson
Emma Matthews
Hattie Lamoree
Blanche Lusk
F. T. Flynn
West Washington Street
Birthday gathering honors Mrs Swoggers at Cov erdale farm
A Wednesday celebration at Mr and Mrs T Swoggers Cov erdale farm marked Mrs Swoggers birthday despite bad weather. Family and friends enjoyed a chicken dinner games music and social conversation with out of town guests Miss Carrie Mills Broken Bow Neb Mr Raymond Lutz Akron Ohio and Mrs Joe Swoggers Cincinnati Ohio. The Sworgers reunion was held Saturday June 17 with about 45 relatives across four generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Swoggers
Coverdale Farm
Akron
Joe Swoggers
Cincinnati
Sworgers
Winslow Avenue Woman Honored At Birthday Gathering
Mrs. E. D. Huston of Winslow Avenue was surprised on her birthday Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Lenning and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Double and children, Clarence Weigle, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stevenson and Elizabeth, Albert E. Huston, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Stevenson, Harry Huston, Mrs. Weigle, Mrs. Earl, and Miss Elizabeth Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Huston
Winslow Avenue
William Lenning
H. C. Double
Clarence Weigle
J. W. Stevenson
Elizabeth
Albert E. Huston
Pearl Stevenson
Harry Huston
Weigle
Earl
Elizabeth Stevenson
Kensington Wednesday Bazaar Decoration Plans And Picnic
Mrs Ralph Shallenberger hosted a 1915 Kensington Wednesday event with pink roses and flags. Miss Edna Bortz assisted. a park picnic is planned for July 29 with members and families. Prizes went to Mrs Lynn and Mrs Evans. quilt to Albert Hewitt, No 540. Next meeting July 5 with Mrs Clare Stockman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Shallenberger
Kensington
Edna Bortz
Park
Lynn
Evans
Albert Hewitt
Clare Stockman
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Edith Chisholm at Florence Avenue
Wednesday afternoon club members gathered at Edith Chisholm home on Florence Avenue to surprise her for her birthday. Music by Della Shira and visitor Miss Byroade of Ft Wayne accompanied the decor of peonies. Aides included Mrs Garrickman Marsden Wallace Pitzer and Kenneth Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Chisholm
Florence Avenue
Della Shira
Miss Byroade
Ft. Wayne
Ind
E. 8. Garrickman
Marsden
Wallace Pitzer
Kenneth Wood
Mrs Stewart Thompson Hosts Needlecraft Club Tea
Mrs Stewart Thompson of West Washington street entertained the Westside Needlecraft club Wednesday afternoon and received a mahogany tray as a gift. Her sister Mrs Norman Gleason attended and refreshments followed the needlework hour. In one week Mrs Harvey George of Pearson street will entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Thompson
West Washington Street
Westside Needlecraft Club
Norman Gleason
Harvey George
Pearson Street
Picnic for Industrial School Pupils at Simpson M E Church
Ninety pupils from the industrial school at Simpson M E church enjoyed a Wednesday picnic under the Deaconess home. Teachers included Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Sitler, Miss Riley, Miss Dettman and Miss Comfort. Music games and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial School
Simpson M. E
Nelson
Sitler
Miss Riley
Dettman
Miss Comfort
Brown and neighbors plan July fourth family picnic
Mrs J S Brown of John street entertained the S O B Kensington Wednesday afternoon to finalize plans for a family picnic at Mrs Clark’s home on State street on July 4. Sewing and refreshments were the issues with Mrs Needler assisting. In two weeks Mrs James Jamison of John street will be hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Brown
John Street
Kensington
Clark
State Street
Needler
James Jamison
Mrs S P Smith Hosts Friday Luncheon at Wallace Avenue
Mrs S P Smith of Wallace Avenue will entertain at a one o'clock luncheon on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Smith
Wallace Avenue
Luncheon at Y W C A Honors Mrs Ward Guest
A 1 o'clock luncheon at the Y W C A was presided over by Mrs. W S Mears with guest Mrs. William Ward of Wheeling WV. Twenty covers, pink and white roses graced the tables, followed by bridge at the hostess’s Neshannock Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8S. Mears
William Ward
Wheeling
W. Va
Neshannock Avenue
Bridge
Epworth Cottage Prayer Meeting Planned At Butler Avenue
An Epworth cottage prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Kil doo 821 Butler avenue Thursday evening at 7 30 All welcome with Mrs Mershimer as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Cottage
Dinner honors Washington visitor at Court street home
Mrs. W. J. Marshall hosted a small circle of friends at dinner Wednesday evening on Court street for Mrs. Leroy Welsh of Washington, D. C. Roses adorned the table and places were set for Mrs. Seth Marshall, Mrs. Samuel M. Rearke, Mrs. W. H. Dunlap, Mrs. J. J. Dean, Mrs. Welsh, and Mrs. Marshall followed by informal entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Welsh
Washington, D. C
W. J. Marshall
Court Street
Seth Marshall
Samuel M. Rearke
W. H. Dunlap
J. J. Dean
Welsh
Marshall
Central W C T U Meets at Y W C A Friday
The Central W C T U will meet at the Y W C A Friday evening with interesting reports to be presented.
Party Hostess Miss Margaret Taylor Hosts Wabash Avenue Event
Miss Margaret Taylor of Wabash avenue was hostess at a party on Wednesday evening with associates in the M. K. W. club and friends. Games music and dancing provided entertainment and her mother and Miss Marie Powler aided in serving refreshments. In two weeks Miss Pearl Lukens of Lathrop street will entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Taylor
Wabash Avenue
Marie Powler
Pearl Lukens
Lathrop Street
Local People and Visits Reported in City Circles
Mr and Mrs O A Thomas of Waldo street plan to move to Ashta bula. Ralph R Hennon of Wampum visits his sister Mrs Jessie Gehr in this city. Miss Lena Hennon of Wampum visits sister Mrs Jessie Gehr. Mrs Lillian Hetrick and son Robert return from visits in Sharon Pittsburg and New Kensington. Mrs Frank Harris and daughter Marie of Rochester visit Mrs Vaughan and Erma of Parkway. Dr and Mrs W L Beal and family return from trips to Cleveland and Detroit. Mrs George H Beattie and daughter Mary Jane of Cleveland due to visit Mrs Beattie's parents on Young street. Mrs Vaughan and daughter Erma and Mr and Mrs Mearle Allen and son return from visit to John League's home in West Middlesex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Hennon
Wampum
Jessie Gehr
Lena Hennon
Lillian Hetrick
Robert
Sharon
Pittsburg
New Kensington
Frank Harris
Marie
Rochester
Vaughan
Erma
Parkway
W. L. Beal
Leasure Avenue
Cleveland
Detroit
Mich
George H. Beattie
Mary Jane
Beattie
Chas. Mossman
Young Street
Miss Margaret Jackson Hosts Rita Club Social Evening
Miss Margaret Jackson of Borough Line street entertained the Rita club Wednesday evening with Miss Margaret Murphy and Mrs. James Jackson in the company. Music and sewing were features and in two weeks Misses Mary and Rose Sennett of State street will entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jackson
Borough Line Street
Rita Club
Margaret Murphy
James Jackson
Mary and
Rose Sennett
State Street
Evening Club Hosts Crochet Event with Guests
Mrs. Chris Walter of East Washington Street hosted the Wednesday Evening club with guests Mrs. Smith of Salamanca NY and Mrs. Frazier. Crocheting was the activity and phonograph music entertained during refreshments. In two weeks Mrs. Ella Fields will entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Walter
East Washington Street
Smith
Salamanca
N. Y
Frazier
Ella Fields
North Hill Kensington Hosts Mrs Westlake Dinner
Mrs George S Westlake of Moody Avenue will entertain the North Hill Kensington next Thursday June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Westlake
Moody Avenue
North Hill Kensington
East Washington Woman Hosts Bridal Honor Parties
Mrs Wallace H Pitzer of East Washington street plans an afternoon party Friday honoring Miss Georgia Lynch a bride elect. Lynch will again be honored Saturday when Mrs Stephen Q Lewis entertains following Friday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace H. Pitzer
East Washington Street
Georgia Lynch
Stephen QO. Lewis
Mrs Stritmater Highlighted at Coventum Kensington Meeting
Mrs. Mary Stritmater of Erie was the guest of honor at the Coventum Kensington gathering hosted by Mrs. William Stritmater on Wednesday evening. Mrs. John Dukes assisted with duties and in two weeks Mrs. Reese Bowen of Lyndal Street will take a forthcoming role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stritmater
Erie
Coventum
Kensington
William Stritmater
John Dukes
Reese Bowen
Lyndal Street
Lady Maccabees Meet in Review Friday in Hall
The Lady Maccabees will gather Friday evening in K of P hall for a review meeting. A Kensington and refreshments follow the business session. Members bringing flowers for shut ins and the sick are asked to do so at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P.hall
Kensington
Mrs Stevenson Hosts Kensington Sewing Tea
Mrs Charles Stevenson of Leas ure avenue entertained associates in the S S Kensington informally on Wednesday afternoon with sewing and refreshments noted as features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stevenson
Leasure Avenue
S. S. S. Kensington
Luther League Picnic Moved to Sunday School Room
Due to uncertain weather the Luther league of St Paul's church held its Wednesday evening picnic in the Sunday school room rather than the park. Thirty members attended and a social period followed supper.
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Luther League
Perry and Veach families visit Slippery Rock cottage
Dr and Mrs Samuel W Perry and family with Mr and Mrs William B Veach and families plus Mr and Mrs Geo S Long and Mr and Mrs George W Hamilton traveled today to the Perry and Veach cottage on the Slippery Rock near Rost Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Perry
William B. Veach
Geo. S. Long
George W. Hamilton
Perry and Veach
Slippery Rock
Rost Point
Dorothy Gormley Hosts 12th Birthday Party
Miss Dorothy Gormley of Moody Avenue invites guests to a birthday party next Monday from 2 to 6 PM to celebrate her 12th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Gormley
Moody Avenue
Recital Return Highlights Miss Cora Jones
Miss Cora Jones of Epworth street returns from Pittsburg where she attended a recital at the Wm. Penn hotel. Her aunt Miss Nell Smith of Steubenville also performed at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Jones
Epworth Street
Pittsburg
Wm. Penn
Nell Smith
Steubenville
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Sweesy Reunion
Breakfast
Metzler
Mather Bros. CO
New Castle
E. Washington St
P ‘Ar
Book Club
LPT
Co. li
69Th Regiment
New York National Guard
69Th New York
69Th
New York
Cuba
Rose Euchre
Needlecraft Club
Washington
W.C. T.U. and
Central Union
O. A. Thomas
Waldo Street
Ashtabula
Star Theatre
Lady Maccabees
Billie Burke
George Kleine
Gloria
Rupert Hughes
F. Ziegfeld, Jr
William Fox
Theda Bara
East Lynne
B.&h
Palm Beach
Petticoat Union
BROWN
Hamilton
Majestic Theatre
American Film Company
Secret Service
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