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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1918

Page

3

Slough Burckart Wedding Held in Cleveland

Miss E Marguerite Slough of Cleveland and William Edward Burckart of Court Street were wed today at Lakewood Presbyterian Church Cleveland officiated by Rev Alfred J Wright. They plan to reside on Lauderdale Avenue Cleveland.

E. Marguerite Slough Cleveland William Edward Burckart Court Street Lakewood Presbyterian Church Alfred J. Wright Lauderdale Avenue Miss Slough C. L. Slough Law TolJedo Burckart John G. Burckart Pharmaceutical Department University of Pittsburg Molle Shaving Company Hainer Drug Company Burckhart Helena Florence Rearke

U. P. church class elects officers at Pittsburg road

The U S class of the Third U P church met at Miss Lydia Wilkison s Pittsburg road home Thursday evening to elect officers Mary Shaffer was chosen president Gladys Book vice president Elizabeth Fox secretary and treasurer The hostess mother and daughter Mabel with Mrs Milton Book served refreshments Those present included Minnie Carnes Elizabeth Fox Gladys Book Bernice Yoho Olive Lutz Agnes Kennedy Mildred Allen DeEtta McKissick Viola Badger Ruth Barnette and Honor guest Miss Helen Book teacher Mrs McKnight

U.S U. P. Church Lydia Wilkison Pittsburg Road Mary Shaffer Gladys Book Elizabeth Fox Mabel Milton Book Minnie Carnes Bernice Yoho Olive Lutz Agnes Kennedy Mildred Allen DeEtta McKissick Viola Badger Ruth Barnette Helen Book McKnight

Moonlight Supper Honors Mary Pattison Before Grove City Course

A moonlight supper was held at the park Thursday night in honor of Mary Pattison who leaves Monday for the Grove City college summer course. Dancing and late hour supper followed in the grove. Attendants included Freda Seh Emma Thompson Nell Armstrong Edna Brown Ceinwen Lewis Mary Pattison Edward Lazear Kenneth Brown Walter Kirk er Earl Cornelius Emil Fox. Chaperones were Miss Thompson and Miss Myfawny Lewis.

The Park Mary Pattison Grove City College Grove Freda Seh Emma Thompson Nell Armtrong Edna Brown Ceinwen Lewis Edward Lazear Kenneth Brown Walter Kirker Earl Cornelius Emil Fox Miss Thompson Myfawny Lewis

Eight Birthday Party for Marian Woodcock

At the Woodcock home in East Long Avenue 24 friends gathered for Marian Woodcock’s eighth birthday party. Games ran from 4 to 6 with prizes won by Edith Sankey Laura Jones Frances Hood and Catherine Hetrick. Refreshments and a pink and white color scheme centered on a large birthday cake.

John Woodcock East Long Avenue Little Marian Woodcock Edith Sankey Laura Jones Frances Hood Catherine Hetrick

Noonday Wedding of Miss Isabelle Book and William Hanna

Family friends gathered at noon for the wedding of Miss Isabelle Book and William R. Hanna in the Book home East Washington street. Rev. W. W. Sniff officiated with Miss Hazel Hanna and Nathan Book as attendants. The couple planned residence at 1703 East Washington after July 1 following a wedding dinner.

Isabelle Book William R. Hanna T. A. Book East Washington Street Bessie Hasley W. W. Sniff First Christian Church Hazel Hanna Nathan Book Miss Hanna Miss Hasley Mrs. Hanna East Washington Street

Wedding of Ruth M. Brown and Alvin Bennet Crawford

Miss Ruth M. Brown of Dormont and Sergeant Alvin Bennet Crawford of Aarentum wed at noon today in the bride’s home. Miss Myfanwy Williams attended as guest and the couple will reside at Camp Sherman before deployment overseas. Williams and the bride were Indiana State Normal school classmates.

Myfanwy Williams Ruth M. Brown Dormont Alvin Bennet Crawford Aarentum Camp Sherman Miss Williams Indiana State Normal School

Norris Family Vacation at Geneva-on-the-Lake

Dr and Mrs E P Norris and son Charles of North Jefferson street have rented a cottage at Geneva on the Lake for June through July. Also traveling there for June and July are Mrs John Ingham and children of Maryland avenue and Mrs A L Whitacre and children of East Washington street with her mother Mrs George.

E. P. Norris Charles North Jefferson Street Geneva-on-the-Lake John Ingham Maryland Avenue A. L. Whitacre East Washington Street George

Westside Club Meets with Pleasant Card Games

Members of the Westside club entertained by Mrs. P S Travers on Bluff street Friday evening. Card contest winners were Mrs. O Lauchlin Miss Mary Eagan and Mrs Peter Mc Dowell. Next meeting set for July Fourth with Mrs Richard Hannon of Mahoning road.

P. S. Travers Bluff Street Westside Club O’lauchlin Mary Eagan Peter McDowell Richard Hannon Mahoning Road

Basket Club Season Closes At Mrs Linton Home

The final Basket club meeting of the season was hosted by Mrs Laura Linton on Highland Avenue Friday evening. Committee members included Mrs J P H Cunningham Mrs Charles A Phillips Mrs C A McCready and Mrs L M Uber and cards followed dinner.

Basket Club Laura Linton Highland Avenue J. P. H. Cunnigham Charles A. Phillips C. A. McCready L. M. Uber

W. B. Club Attends Pearson Street Gathering

Members of the W. B. club spent Friday afternoon at Mrs. Robert Boyd’s home on Pearson street. Mrs. William Boyd attended as a guest and Miss Frances Boyd helped serve refreshments. The next meeting is set for three weeks hence on Friday at Mrs. Charles Nicholson’s Walnut street home.

Robert Boyd Pearson Street William Boyd Frances Boyd Charles Nicholson Walnut Street

Kensington Event Brings Knitting Evening at Ingham Home

Mrs John Ingham hosted a Thursday gathering in Maryland avenue for the Kensington group. Knitting served as the main activity with Mrs Jean Johnston helping to serve refreshments. The event marked the last meeting until fall.

Kensington John Ingham Maryland Avenue Jean Johnston

Guild Picnic Postponed Due to Weather

The American Woman's Guild annual picnic scheduled for Friday noon at the park is postponed indefinitely because of weather.

American Woman's Guild

Liberty street hostesses high school knitting club

Miss Elizabeth Newell of Liberty street hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for a group of high school associates. The ladies enjoyed knitting as the main activity and refreshments were served.

Elizabeth Newell Liberty Street

Girls Club Guests Entertain At McGoun Home

A Friday afternoon gathering of the Girls club was hosted at the home of Mrs. Samuel H. McGoun on Highland avenue. Mrs. L. M. Uber and Mrs. Frank Baldwin assisted with refreshments. visitor Mrs Cooper of St. Louis joined them. Events listed for Monday include Tamaqua Miss Irene Ubry and Miss Ressa Francis on Butler avenue.

Samuel H. McGoun Highland Avenue L. M. Uber Frank Baldwin Cooper St. Louis Tamaqua Irene Ubry Butler Avenue Inter Nos Ressa Francis

City council urged electric crossing protection for Mahoning Avenue

Seventh Ward news reports Mayor Newell pressing for safer railroad crossings after repeated injuries and deaths at the Mahoning avenue crossing. Councilman Shanafelt proposes an electric system with a buzzer in the gateman tower to warn approaching trains. Mayor Newell seeks a city wide crossing safety motion, which four councilmen pass. Also notes letters home from North Cedar Street about Charles Earnhardt and R F Wilson with updates on corps arrivals in France.

Newell Mahoning Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad Shanafelt Newel

Personal Notices of Locals From Overseas Arrivals to Family Visits

Dallas Gill of the Machine Gun Co. 332nd Infantry arrives safely overseas with notice to his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Gill. J Delbert Alford of the same unit also arrives overseas. Relatives and friends travel between Warren Ohio and local residences for visits, honeymoons, and summer plans. Several others plan trips or relocations, including Miss Edna Smith, Miss Mariel Bopp, Rev Williamson, and Mr. and Mrs. Kaplanis. Some residents leave for work or enlistment, while others return from extended visits to western states and cities like San Francisco New York and Boston.

Bloomfield N. J C. J. Williamson Sheridan Avenue Buffalo N. Y Rev. Williamson P. L. Craig J. Delbert Alford 332Nd Infantry James Kaplanis McClelland Avenue San Francisco Cal New York City Boston Mass Fred Smith Eleanor Beckford Street Charles A. Woods Elizabeth Bedford Missouri Keller Shelar Carnegie George Shelar Frew Mill Road H. G. Preston Charles Beadel Lincoln Avenue W. J. McCormick Milton Street Brownsville Dawson Sarah Steele Meadville S. D. Peterson South Mill Street Beaver Falls Charles Anderson Woodlawn H. B. Peterson Cockranton Arden Snodgrass Sheakleyville L. D. Peterson F. W. Mansfield Billy Stroudsburg

Pageant on July Fourth Promises Renewal of Liberty Play

The patriotic pageant To Arms for Liberty will be presented again July 4 during Community Day planned by the Council of National Defense. After last night’s performance at the High school, Mrs. Wardrop and J. S. Muffley urged a repeat, a request unanimously approved. The Lawrence Rifles, via L. B. Round, offered to help. The event shifts plans for many caste members to honor the Nation’s birth day with loyalty rather than picnicking. Despite bad weather, last night’s crowd was well filled and the pageant drew strong support.

Council of National Defense W.M. Wardrop J. S. Muffley

Local Obituaries and Arrangements Notice

The list mentions Wm. R. Hanna and Isabel B. Book, Butler Chauncey W. Craig and Dorothy M. Say, Hilliard John L. Weaver, and Kathryn M. Booksing Edenburg. It appears as a brief notice of names possibly linked to forthcoming readings, family notices, or memorials in a regional paper.

Wm. R. Hanna New Castle Isabel B. Book Butler Chauncey W. Craig Butler Dorothy M. Say Hilliard John L. Weaver Bessemer Kathryn M. Booksing Edenburg

Man Arrested for Vagrancy Near B&O Tracks in City

Officer Lynch arrested a man Friday afternoon asleep along the B and O tracks near North Liberty street. He was taken to the police station on vagrancy charges and given a hearing this morning before Mayor Newell. Mrs. C. H. Martin’s Bible class met Thursday at Mrs. Quincy Davy’s North Cedar street home with a brief business session followed by social time and refreshments served by the hostess and Miss Sylvia Barnes.

Lynch Liberty Street Newell C. H. Martin Methodist Church Quincy Davy North Cedar Street Sylvia Barnes

Son Ensign Senheiser Arrives Safely in France

Mr and Mrs George Senheiser of Boyles Avenue report their son Corporal EnsignSy Senheiser has arrived safely in France. He was formerly stationed at Camp Sherman and is known as Sy.

R. F. Wilson W. Madison Avenue Corporal Fred Wilson France Camp Sherman George Senheiser Boyles Avenue Madison Avenue Corporal Ensign Senheiser Ensign

Thomas to Attend Pennsylvania Machinists Union Meet

E M Thomas of West Cherry street leaves for Columbus Ohio to attend the Pennsylvania Machinists Union convention. He will be away three days.

E. M. Thomas West Cherry Street Columbus Pennsylvania Machinists’ Union

Local Youth Promoted at Camp Laurel Md

Mr and Mrs George J Jones of West Wabash avenue announce their son Corporal Percy Jones has been promoted to sergeant and personal officer at Camp Laurel Maryland.

George J. Jones West Wabash Avenue Corporal Percy Jones Camp Laurel, Md

Brother of North Cedar man arrives safely overseas

Dave Taylor learns his brother Jess L. Taylor has returned home from service overseas. The veteran was once a Pennsy brakeman and previously stationed at Camp Lee Virginia.

Dave Taylor North Cedar Street Eer Jess L. Taylor Pennsy Camp Lee, Va

Charming hostess entertains Double Six Ken sington club

Mrs Frang Gage of West Clayton street hosted a Friday gathering for the Double Six Ken sington club at her home. Members shared knitting crochet and piano selections. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs F F Sittig. A picnic was planned for July 4 at Cascade Park.

Frang Gage West Clayton Street Double Six K Kensington F. F. Sittig Cascade Park

Church Services Marked by Morning Masses and Evening Sermons

St Margarets conduct first mass at 8 30 and second at 10 30 with benediction. Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 9 45 and preaching service at 11. Christian Endeavor meets 7 and evening services 7 45. Methodist has Sunday school 9 45 and 11 o clock sermon on The Tree of Life. Epworth League at 7 and 7 45 evening with The Stoning of Jesus. Christian church Bible school and family services 9 45 and evening service 7 45 on The Family in Church.

St. Margaret’s Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Society Methodist Church Epworth Jesus Christian Church

Soldier in France Expresses Safe Arrival to Wife

Mrs. Joseph O'Leary of North Cedar Street reports a card from her husband confirming his arrival in France. He was formerly stationed at Camp Sherman.

Joseph O’leary North Cedar Street France Camp Sherman

Local residents on weekend visits and travel notes

Charles Gould of West Cherry street is spending the week end in West Middlesex. John L. Smith of Alliance Ohio visits friends in the ward. F N Roberts of Wayne street has returned from Plainsville Ohio on a business trip. Mrs George Cross of Ashtabula was in the Ward on business Friday. Frank Hamilton of North Liberty street spent Friday in Youngstown. Miss Margaret Hamilton of West Madison avenue spent Friday in Pittsburg. Ray McCartney and Earl McVay, workers at the U S government shipyards in Philadelphia, visit their parents in the ward. W J Cunningsmith of North Cedar street bought a new car. Charles Kissick of Eastbrook, a Norris store clerk, is unable to attend to duties due to a severe cold. Miss L J McGowan of Youngstown visits her sister Mrs W H Chambers of North Liberty street. Mrs C L Mason of Valley Camp …

Charles Gould West Cherry Street West Middlesex John L. Smith Alliance, O F. N. Roberts Wayne _ street Plainsville George Cross Ashtabula Frank Hamilton North Liberty Street Youngstown Margaret Hamilton West Madison Avenue Pittsburg Ray McCartney Earl McVay U. S Philadelphia W. J. Cunningsmith North Cedar Street Charles Kissick Eastbrook Norris L. J. McGowan W. HE. Chambers C. L. Mason Valley Camp J. A. Shira Lacock Street Alliance Frank Thomas East Clayton Street Sallie Ketzel Slippery Rock State Normal School H. N. Ketzel Quincy Davy Camp Sherman Chillicothe L. Howerd Wayne Street Molus Elizabeth Robison Detroit Sarah Robison Bessie Frisby Robison

Local Residents Move and Visit Across Towns

Pa visiting her parents in West Madison avenue and numerous friends in Youngstown East Clayton and North Cedar streets. Miss Margaret Parker spends weekend with Miss Garnet Taylor in North Cedar. Ed Dinsmore from North Beaver was in Alliance on business yesterday.

Y. W. C. A. Notes To Hold Bacon Bat

The Recreation club plans a bacon bat Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Nothdurst on Neshannock boulevard with supper at 6 30. Invited are participants from the June 3 club play and rifle club members for a shooting meet at the gallery on the diamond at 8 00.

John Nothdurst Neshannock Boulevard Rifle Club Association

Health report on diphtheria case in North Mercer street

David Powell of North Mercer street was reported to the health department in the morning as having diphtheria.

David Powell North Mercer Street Health Department

Two Brothers Die He's Going To Draft At Camp Lee

John Dandino of 10 Apple Way registered June 5 1917 in Connellsville and was placed in class 4 due to having a wife. He requested reclassification to class 1 and was moved there to leave for training today likely to Camp Lee while his wife seeks Red Cross work to join him.

John Dandino Apple Way Dandino Connellsville Camp Lee Red Cross

Two Local Couples Wed in Youngstown

Miss Marietta McCormick and Edward Bender, and Miss Marian Milliken and James Artz, quietly wed in Youngstown on Thursday. They returned home, then moved to Sharon where both men work for the street car company. Bender is son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bender of Carson Street. bride daughter of John McCormick of Knox Avenue and has been a bookkeeper at New Castle Auto Sales. The Milliken couple are also well known. bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Milliken of Lorraine Avenue.

Marietta McCormick Edward Bender Marian Milliken James Artz Youngstown Sharon Street Bender Charles Bender Carson Street John McCormick Knox Avenue New Castle New Castle Auto Sales Company H. G. Milliken Loraine Avenue

Red Cross Notes New Bedford Auxiliary Donations

The Red Cross reports New Bedford Auxiliary items including two sweaters seven pairs of socks one pair wristlets unit 3 quantities oakum cotton pads 12 by 24 unit 1 thirty bed shirts and a cash donation of 8.80 from Frank 8 Hoyt as farm team captain in Lawrence county. Mr and Mrs William Baker of Perrsopolis conclude a visit to Mr and Mrs Frank Hasson.

New Bedford Frank 8. Hoyt Red Cross Lawrence County William Baker Perrsopolis Frank Hasson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Slough-Burckart Metzler Washington ST Mather Bros, CO Mather Bros.Co Jewelers & Silversmiths West Side Club Guild Sam H. McGoun Owanays Lan Mgoun Girls Club Mcgoun Seventh Ward News Charles FB. Earnhardt Barnhardt Camp Merritt Moon Royal Worcester Brown Hamilton Kensingtton Seventh Ward Seventh Ward Personals Mrs. W. H. Chambers Margaret Parker Garnet Taylor Frank Walker Ed. Dinsmore North Beaver William Wilson Y. W. C. A. Notes Health Report Red Herb D. McGoun Grover Frew Furniture CO
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