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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1931

Page

3

Silver Anniversary Celebrated Saturday

Honoring the silver anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Book of Euclid avenue, about 35 neighbors and relatives gathered at their home on Saturday evening. Gifts were presented, amusements enjoyed, and a delicious lunch served by Mrs. Stewart Hunt and others with a large cake featuring a bride and groom centerpiece.

W. R. Book Euclid Avenue Stewart Hunt Leslie McCracken Edward Book James Book

U C T Auxiliary Set to Meet in City Hall Thursday

The Ladies Auxiliary of United Commercial Travelers No. 408 will hold their regular monthly meeting at City Hall on Thursday, June 25 at 8 oclock. After business, plans for the annual picnic will be finalized and a social time will follow.

The United Commercial Travelers No. 408

New Castle Field Club Hosts Tuesday Card Party

Members of the New Castle Field Club meet at the club house on the New Wilmington road Tuesday evening for a card party hosted by Mr and Mrs Higgins and Mr and Mrs Green. Cards start at the usual time and lunch will be served after the game.

New Castle

Gowanda Club Luncheon Hosts Duly Named Associates

Mrs T M Shaffer and Mrs P H Kearns will serve as associate hostesses to Gowanda Club members for a 1 o'clock luncheon on Thursday.

T. M. Shaffer P. H. Kearns Gowanda Club

Pupils of Mrs Emery to Present Alumni Evening

The pupils of Mrs Fred S Emery will perform at Highland United Presbyterian church parlors on Thursday evening June 25 at 8 o clock with an audience invited to attend.

Fred S. Emery Highland United Presbyterian Church

1914 Book Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Beal

The 1914 Book Club members will be entertained at a luncheon Friday in the home of Mrs. W. L. Beal on Leasure Avenue.

W. L. Beal Leasure Avenue

Stern Hoopes Wedding Event

The wedding of Miss Inez Elizabeth Stern and Clarence Chester Hoopes took place in the Stern home on East Hazel street. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. G. S. Bennett with Raymond Stern giving away the bride. The couple, after a motor trip to Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls and Harrisburg, will reside in York. Guests included Fraternity brother H Berline Smith and attendees from Ellwood City Butler Youngstown and other areas.

Raymond Stern East Hazel Street Inez Elizabeth Stern Clarence Chester Hoopes Chester A. Hoopes York Roy Strobel Madaline Timblin H. Berline Smith Ellwood City G. S. Bennett First Christian Church New Castle Senior High School Beckley College Harrisburg Union Township High School York High School Ammon R. Smith Auto Company

Wimodausis Picnic at Cascade Park Wednesday Noon

Wimodausis plans its annual picnic at Cascade Park picnic grove on Wednesday at 12:30 PM. Members supply table service bread butter and tureen.

Wimodausis Cascade Park

Former Local Girl Marion Davies Receives Degree

Miss Marion Davies, formerly local, earned a Master’s degree in music from Oberlin Conservatory on June 16. A 1928 Mus B degree graduate, she studied under Frank Shaw and wrote a graduate thesis on Brahms while giving a May 17 piano recital. She has taught piano and organ at Mount Union College and was elected to Mu Phi Epsilon. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Davies of Youngstown Ohio.

New Castle Marion Davies Oberlin Conservatory of Music Miss Davies Conservatory Frank Shaw Brahms Oberlin Mount Union College Mount Union Mu Phi Epsilon John T. Davies Youngstown Ohio

Cathedral Chapter Plans Entertaining Bingo Night

Mrs. J. H. Templeton states that Cathedral chapter 440 OES will host a program and bingo party Tuesday evening in the west dining room for members and friends. Helpers include W. A. Stone J. H. Templeton Walter De Arment Albert Hewitt E. D. West Griff Thomas Ed Pritchard William Johns Alex Mathieson and John Bergman.

J. H. Templeton Cathedral Chapter West Cathedral W. A. Stone Walter DeArment Albert Hewitt E. D. West Griff Thomas Ed Pritchard William Johns Alex Mathieson John Bergman

Mrs. James Chambers To Speak At Tea

Mrs James A Chambers will deliver an address on the Passion Play seen during her summer abroad. The Third United Presbyterian church parlors host a silver tea Wednesday from two to five with music readings and refreshments provided by the social committee chaired by Mrs J Albert Wilson.

Third United Presbyterian Church James A. Chambers J. Albert Wilson

Frances Moresky Engaged to Dr M R Berger of Pittsburgh

Announcement states Miss Frances Moresky daughter of Mrs M Moresky 125 West Long Avenue will marry Dr M R Berger of Pittsburgh. The wedding date is to be announced later this month.

Frances Moresky M. Moresky West Long Avenue M. R. Berger Pittsburgh

Marriage Surprise: Miss Eleanore Dewberry Weds H Melvin Black

The couple married in Ripley New York on Sunday June 14 1931 in a quiet ceremony. Miss Eleanore Marie Dewberry daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter C Dewberry of 27 North Lee avenue and H Melvin Black son of Mr and Mrs Earnest D Black of 105 North Lee avenue. Miss Dewberry is a graduate of New Castle Business College and has worked in the Lawrence County Courthouse. Mr Black is a New Castle High School graduate who attended Geneva College and works with the Beneficial Industrial Lenders Corporation at their Oil City office.

Eleanore Marie Dewberry Walter C. Dewberry North Lee Avenue H. Melvin Black Earnest D. Black Ripley, N. Y Ms. Black New Castle

Enterline Clan Reunion Set for Selinsgrove Park

The sixth annual Enterline reunion will be at Roll ing Green park Selinsgrove Pa on Saturday August 9 A brief program will precede games for men women and children Contact officials for registration or more information President W Clark Enterline Camp Hill Vice-President John A Enterline Jamestown Treasurer Mark G Holtzman Harrisburg Secretary C Enterline Reading

Enterline Clan Rolling Green Park Selinsgrove W. Clark Enterline Camp Hill John A. Enterline Jamestown Mark G. Holtzman Harrisburg C. Enterline Reading

D S B Club Meets For Saturday 500 Session

Members of the D. S. B. Club met Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sweet on the Butler road for their regular session. Tables of 500 occupied the attention of the guests and prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Shaffer at the close of play. After lunch the members adjourned, agreeing to meet again on July 18 with Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer at their Beaver Falls home.

D. S. B. Club Thomas Sweet Butler Road Ernie Shaffer Mrs. Shaffer Beaver Falls

Picnic at Slippery Rock Park Hosts Mrs Sherman and Mrs Bell

Mrs. Phil Sherman entertained Mrs. Tom Bell visiting from Louisville Kentucky at Slippery Rock Park on Sunday. A chicken fry served at noon for 15 attendees followed by a swimming party after dinner. Mrs. Bell is in town visiting relatives for several weeks.

Phil Sherman Tom Bell Louisville Slippery Rock Park

Kensington Club Reschedules Meeting With Mrs Hoover

Members of the 1919 Kensington will meet with Mrs. E. G. Hoover on Winter avenue Friday evening instead of Thursday as planned.

Kensington E. G. Hoover Winter Avenue

Ten Ivory Club Hosts Mary Macarellia at Cascade Park

The Ten Ivory club members will be entertained Wednesday at Cascade Park with Mary Macarellia of South Mill Street as hostess.

Ivory Club Cascade Park Mary Macarellia South Mill Street

S O B Kensington Meeting Planned at P and O Rooms

S O B Kensington members will meet Wednesday afternoon at 1 45 o clock in the P and O lecture rooms.

S. O. B. Kensington P. and O

Community Club Calendar Tuesday through Wednesday Notes

The listing details numerous clubs and hosts for events across Cascade Park North Mercer streets and city venues. Activities include bridge sewing picnics and receptions with many hostesses named such as Mrs Sara Thomas Mrs Edna McCune Mrs D C Brown and Mrs J Walters at Field Club Cascade Park and other local spots.

Sara Thomas Cascade Street Cathedral Chapter Cathedral Field Club James M. Higgins Adolph Green N. E. W. Bridge Club Jack Dunlap Court Street Edna McCune Ray St Sara Daniels Carson Street

Bride Elect Is Honored at Pittsburgh Bridge Parties

Miss Rose Buch of Pittsburgh hosted a Friday bridge party for Miss Thelma Trodden who will wed J. Gaston Waechter later this month. Six tables yielded love ly awards to Betty Reigler and Betty Page. A color pink and green decor and a postgame collation followed. Guests included Anna Mae Rocks and Florence Ward. The next day Mrs. William Frauenheim held a card party for Trodden with five tables and awards to Florence Ward Genevieve Vilsack and Rose Buch, followed by a repast. Crimson and white dominated the setting.

Rose Buch Bellaire Avenue Pittsburgh Thelma Trodden J. Gaston Waechter Betty Reigler Betty Page Anna Mae Rocks Masontown Florence Ward New Castle William Frauenheim Marlboro Avenue

Local Club Listings by Members and Addresses

A series of club notices lists group names such as Alianza Club and B B B Club with member names and street addresses including Eastbrook North Jefferson street Gardner Place Princeton Richelieu avenue Bay street Winter avenue and 1919 Kensington. The entries reflect community social groups and their organizers in a historical page segment.

Alianza Club Frank Mansfield Eastbrook Earl DeWolf North Jefferson Street D. W.T Mary Sherger Gardner F. N John Gibson Princeton Francis Drake Richelieu Avenue Earl Bishop Bay Street W. L. Beal Leasure Avenue Kensington E. G. Hoover Winter Avenue

Local Y P C U Society Guests From Highland Church

The Y P C U of Highland United Presbyterian church visited the Darlington United Presbyterian Young People's society. Beatrice Laverick and Rebecca Craft performed piano solos. The topic was How To Decide What Is Right and What Is Wrong. Rev D R Campiel welcomed the guests and Rev D R McGranahan presented inspiring pictures, Building With God, from Home Missionary Stations.

Highland United Presbyterian Church Darlington Darlington United Presbyterian Young People’s Society Beatrice Laverick Rebecca Craft D. R. Campiel New Castle D. R. McGranahan God

Summer Frolic at Club Postponed After Death

The summer dance frolic sponsored by the Temple Israel Sisterhood at the New Castle Field Clubhouse on June 29 is postponed indefinitely due to a death. A new date will be announced soon.

Temple Israel Sisterhood New Castle Field Club

Coo-Coo Club Holds Mar Tin Street Meeting

The regular Coo-Coo Club session at Mary Gilkey’s home on Mart in street elected Esther Shaffer as president led the business agenda. Lilian McCleary joined as a new member and prizes were won by Esther Taylor and Rebecca Earl. Lunch was served by the hostess and Rachel Jones. Next meeting set for Evelyn Patterson’s home on Beckford street.

Mary Gilkey Martin Street Esther Shaffer Lillian McCleary Esther Taylor Rebecca Earl Rachel Jones Evelyn Patterson Beckford Street

Central school grade six girls plan June reunion

A meeting for Central school grade six girls from 1903 will be held at Mabel McCandless residence 443 East Washington Street on Wednesday evening June 24 at 8 15 to make plans for their annual reunion slated for July.

Central School Mabel McCandless East Washington Street

Birth Announcements Signatures Sought for Column

Note to submitters announcing births must include the writer’s full name and postal address for column publication. The column runs under community notices and will print signed submissions only.

Mrs Harriet Cochran to Visit Shenango Valley

Mrs Harriet A Cochran of Los Angeles will arrive in the city on Wednesday June 24 for a week long vacation. She will stay as the house guest of Lottie B Nicklin at 22 West Falls Street and plans to receive friends at Miss Nicklin's home.

Harriet A Cochran Los Angeles California Lottie B. Nicklin West Falls Street

Daughters of Veterans to Meet in City Building

The Daughters of Veterans hold a meeting Tuesday evening in the City building at 8 o'clock. Mrs. O V Fisher will present a full report on the G A R convention held in Lancaster at this session.

Daughters of Veterans O. V. Fisher Lancaster

New Age Group to Meet at The Gables This Evening

The regular meeting of the New Age Group will be held at The Gables this evening at eight o'clock with Miss Shannon delivering the speaker program.

the Gables Miss Shannon

Juanita Club Meeting Moves to Bishop Home

Members of the Juanita club will meet Friday at the home of Mrs Earl Bishop on Ray street instead of with Mrs L A Weygant as previously planned.

Juanita Club Earl Bishop Ray Street L. A. Weygant

M. S. Club Plans Thursday Meeting at McKee Home

Members will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. David R. McKee on Park Avenue to discuss club affairs.

M. S. Club David R. McKee Park Avenue

Book Club to Meet With Mrs Gailey on North Mercer

Members of the Circulating Book Club will meet with Mrs. Joe Gailey on North Mercer street Wednesday of this week.

Circulating Book Club Joe Gailey North Mercer Street

Ciottoes Welcome Daughter Tommiasina Joan

Mr and Mrs Joseph A Ciotto of Sutton Street announce the birth of a daughter on June 20 at New Castle Hospital named Tommiasina Joan.

Joseph A. Ciotto Sutton Street New Castle Hospital Tommiasina Joan

Cameron Family Holds Reunion at Liberty Grange Hall

The 25th Cameron family reunion was held Saturday at Liberty Grange Hall with over 100 members. A noon dinner followed, then a business meeting and officer elections naming William Noggle president and Curtin Cameron treasurer for the coming year. next reunion set for the third Wednesday in June 1932.

Cameron Liberty Grange Hall F. W. Cameron William Noggle C. W. Riley W. R. Book Curtin Cameron Joshua New Castle C. J. Baker East Brook James Cameron Braddock Thayer Cameron Newman Detroit Mich

Y. S. B. Class Holds Regular Meeting Thursday

The Section A members of the Y. S. B. Class of the Third United Presbyterian church meet Thursday evening at Mrs. Milton Book's home on Winslow Avenue with Mrs. Ray Hopper as associate hostess.

Third United Presbyterian Church Milton Book Winslow Avenue Ray Hopper

Publicity Director Named for State Highways

Frederick V. Lewis of Berwyn named director of publicity in the State Department of Highways. Sam S. Lewis announced the appointment, succeeding Charles Pearson of Dormont who resigned. Salary is 4800 dollars annually.

International News Service Harrisburg Frederick V. Lewis Berwyn State Department of Highways Sam S. Lewis Lewis Charles Pearson Dormont

Advertisers In Session Today At Pennsylvania Convention

More than 200 members of the Associated Outdoor Advertisers of Pennsylvania attended their annual convention in Conneaut Lake. Ray Smock of Meadville gave the welcome, Tom Nokes of Johnstown replied, and Fred R. Holmes of Kane as president presided with J. Arlington Rees of Scranton as secretary. A banquet tomorrow evening will close the meetings.

International News Service Conneaut Lake Associated Outdoor Advertisers of Pennsylvania Ray Smock Meadville Tom Nokes Johnstown Fred R. Holmes Kane J. Arlington Rees Scranton

Market Prices In Pittsburgh Higher

June 22 A slightly more active local market for stocks was reported in trading today on the Pittsburgh stock exchange with prices showing a narrow but perceptible rise. Lone Star Gas the most active was up a point and an eighth at 17 today’s opening.

International News Service Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Stock Exchange Lone Star Gas

Lawn Festival Promises Strawberries And Ice Cream

The Cincinnati Times-Star notes a lawn festival hosted by a Pythian sister on Tuesday evening June 23 at 724 Court Street featuring strawberries ice cream and cake. The item ends with a sharp aside about awaiting a prominent racketeer to lay off men.

Court St Cincinnati Times-Star

Croton M E Bible School Resumes

The Daily vacation Bible school of Croton avenue Methodist Episcopal church resumes this morning with officers teachers and scholars in attendance. The program aims for high attendance and features a week of special interest. Discoveries include remains of skeletons shields spears necklaces and other ornaments well preserved by clay soil. Professors Schultz and Grimm of the state prehistoric institute date the graves to Merovingians Burgundians Thuringians and Bavarians about 1200 years old.

Croton Avenue Soi Schultz Grimm State Prehistoric Institute

Excavations in Sommerda Uncover Three Burial Sites

In Sommerda near Erfurt on June 22, archaeologists uncovered three burial places from ancient times. The finds were reported from the site near Erfurt with details pending further study.

International Erfurt Germany Sommerda

Christian Endeavor Union Picnic Planned at Lakewood Beach

Lawrence County Christian Endeavor unions will hold a seven o clock picnic there Tuesday evening. Each society aims for a large delegation. Commencement speakers urge open mind as needed. Savannah Morning News notes the sentiment.

Christian Endeavor Lawrence County Christian Endeavor Union Savannah Morning News

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Ety Editor E. M. McCreary Monroe St Robert Mackie Sherwin-Williams North St Greer Building New Castle, Pa Jack Gerson Penn Theater North Mercer St Bulova Stern-Hoopes Wimodausis Outing Metzler E. Washington St N. Mill St With Jean Rankin Will James Chambers Enterline Reunion Ten Ivory Club Castle Beach Wimodausis Club O. E. A. Club W. H. Tanney S. L. Club George Lowers Young Street G. T. E. Club Cecil Loga1 Brooklyn Avenue Butler Girls Club D. C. Brown J. H. Kalajenian East New Castle Jameson Memorial Hospital Jokers Club Walter Hauge Huey Street E. Zurasky Pennsylvania Avenue Edward Roare Front Street P. and D. C. Bovard B. Y. C. Club Herbert Rose We-Ri-Ga Chas Westfall Wilmington Avenue L. A. B. Club Howard McClymonds Meyer Avenue Iona Kensington L. H. Gormley D. E. Bridge Club Jack Evans West Cherry Street Nora Wogan Kokonut Kub Elizabeth Ungar Sampson Street West Side Club Richard Hannon Mahoning Avenue Gramada Kensington M. and D. Club Roy Smith Huron Avenue Bon-Homie Club Lb. Young G. M. D. Club Carl Blotman Leetonia Gowanda Good Time Club J. Allen Katherine Street Theta-Nu-Club Joe Walters George W. Johnson Cunningham Avenue G. W. C. Club O. M. E. Club Charles Fulerton Covert Station E. L. M. S. Club Emma Boyles Harlansburg Road Y. P. C. U. Society Berwyn, Pa Associated NEW Castle Dry Goods Company Hazen Stone Dorothy Perkins New Castle Dry’ Goods Co Lady Diana Service Art Center New York City Table Ensemble Lady Diana Silver Mather Bros. Co East Washington St Croton M. E. Bible School William Farnum Robert Montgomery Robert Montgomery
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