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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1935

Page

3

Dessert Bridge Hostess in Brookville Honors Mrs Reid

Mrs Charles E Allen and Mrs Charles Moore hosted a dessert bridge at Sumner avenue Brookville on Friday afternoon for Mrs David Reid of Brookville. Miss Marjorie Rhodes helped with the event. Three bridge tables were played with high scores awarded to Mrs Harry Hammond and Mrs Clarence Davis. The honored guest received a gift.

David Reid Brookville Charles E. Allen Charles Moore Sumner Avenue Marjorie Rhodes Harry Hammond Clarence Davis Reid Ira M. Rhodes Allen Indiana State Teachers College

Joint Cascade Park picnic names Hadassah officers

The Junior Hadassah and Young Menorahs held a joint dinner at Cascade Park grove Thursday at 6 pm with fifty guests. Junior Hadassah elected Ina Rosenberg president Minna Levine first vice president Rosalyn Safier second vice president Ida Levin corresponding secretary Gertrude Saul financial secretary Esther Fishkin recording secretary Irene Schiffman treasurer. Young Menorahs spokesman Beatrice Sandler presented Betty Broadman with hand kerchiefs as farewell gift as she moves to Boston Massachusetts.

Hadassah Young Menorahs Grove Cascade Park Ina Rosenberg Minna Levine Rosalyn Safier Ida Levin Gertrude Saul Esther Fishkin Irene Schiffman Beatrice Sandler Betty Broadman Miss Broadman Boston Mass

Picnic at Cascade Park Hosts Thirty Eight Three Senses Members

Thirty eight members of the Three Senses club plus Penny store employees and friends enjoyed a Thursday evening at Cascade Park. They ate a bountiful menu, swam, roamed the grounds, and ended with dancing in the pavilion guided by organizers Mrs. Clara Shaklee and Mrs. Martha English.

Three Senses Club Penny Store Cascade Park Clara Shaklee Martha English

Gormleys Plan Weekend Trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City

Mr and Mrs Harry L Gormley of Fairfield Avenue are spending the weekend in Philadelphia and Atlantic City and will return on Monday.

Harry L. Gormley Fairfield Avenue Philadelphia Atlantic City

Merry Widows Club Meeting Off Friday

The Merry Widows Club will hold its meeting off Friday July 5 at the home of Mrs. P McCoy on Fairmont Avenue.

Merry Widows Club

Eastern Star Chapter 333 Outing Set At Cascade Park

Shenango chapter No. 333 Order of the Eastern Star plans a June 25 outing for members and families at Cascade Park with a tureen dinner at six. If weather fails the event moves to the Cathedral. Lois Martin is worthy matron and Myrtle Klingensmith chairs arrangements.

Shenango Order of the Eastern Star Cascade Park Park Grove Lois Martin Myrtle Klingensmith Davie

Mrs Parker Fetes Allegra Club Visitor At Garfield Home

Mrs Howard Burr hosted the Allegra Club dinner at her Garfield avenue home on Wednesday to honor her sister Mrs George Parker visiting from Tampa Florida. Spring flowers decorated the rooms and table. After dessert the guest of honor received a pink crepe parasol and an array of handkerchiefs. Music hokum and games followed with prizes going to Mrs Rose Sutton and Ann Sweeney. Mrs Parker also received a hostess gift.

Howard Burr Allegra Club Garfield Avenue George Parker Tampa Fla Rose Sutton Ellwood City Ann Sweeney Parker

Picnic at Cascade Park with G. G. G. club hosts

The G. G. G. club members enjoyed a Thursday picnic at Cascade Park with guests Mrs. William Miller of Butler Margaret Lehman Mrs. William Larry and Mrs. Robert Robinson. A 6:30 p.m. meal was served for fifteen and grove amusements followed. The group meets Friday July 5 with Mrs Edward Donnelly on West State street.

G. G. G. Club Cascade Park William Miller Butler Margaret Lehman William Larry Robert Robinson Grove Edward Donnelly West State Street

Mrs Morse Hosts Past Worthy Mistresses Club

Mrs Charles Morse hosted the Past Worthy Mistresses club at her Sampson street home on Friday afternoon. Guests enjoyed games and 500 with prizes won by Mrs E B Ray Mrs Mary Rae and Mrs Bertha Daugherty. Blodwin Davies assisted with lunch. Mrs Rae will host a chicken dinner on July 5 at Fulkerson street.

Charles Morse Sampson Street E. B. Ray Mary Rae Bertha Daugherty Blodwin Davies Fulkerson Street

Surprise 81st Birthday Party Held for Mrs Mary Shurlock

A well planned affair at the home of Wal ter and Fannie Shurlock in Enon Valley honored Mrs Mary Shurlock on her 81st birthday. Guests spent the afternoon sharing memories and enjoyed a served dinner in a warm, social gathering.

Mary Shurlock Walter and Fannie Shurlock Enon Valley

Runkle Family Vacation Visit From Arizona

Mr and Mrs George F Runkle and their three children from Phoenix Arizona formerly of Lakewood are spending a week here with relatives and friends and plan to return to Arizona on Wednesday.

George F. Runkle Phoenix Ariz Lakewood Arizona

Miss Elder Honored at Johnston Home Shower

Miss Catherine Elder of Moody avenue was guest of honor at a Friday shower hosted by Mrs. R. H. Johnston at 919 East Hazel street. Bridge contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Ward Reinold and Mrs. Harold Boak. Lunch followed. Miss Elder will wed Dr. John Rohrbaugh of Cleveland, Ohio, on July 6 in New Castle.

Catherine Elder Moody Avenue R. H. Johnston East Hazel Street Bridge Ward Reinold Harold Boak Reed Smith Miss Elder John Rohrbaugh Cleveland, O New Castle

Kelland Piper Wedding at Rose Point Church Today

Miss Mary Ruth Kelland and John Franklin Piper were married at the Reformed Presbyterian church in Rose Point at 2:30 PM. Rev. Paul D. McCracken officiated as family and friends watched the ceremony under a vine arch. The bride wore organza with orange blossoms and lilies of the valley, and the bridal party included maid of honor Beryl Stickle and bridesmaids Margaret Mehaffey and Margaret Grover. The couple will reside in Cleveland after a short trip following the wedding.

Reformed Presbyterian Church Rose Point Mary Ruth Kelland John G. Kelland John Franklin Piper John F. Piper Canton Paul D. McCracken Miss Rose Munnell William Mehaffey Miss Munnell Beryl Stickle Margaret Mehaffey Valencia Margaret Grover West Sunbury William Piper

Farewell Party for Dwight Houston Ahead of Six Month Coast Trip

Mr and Mrs Edward Houston of East Meyer avenue hosted 35 guests Wednesday for a surprise farewell party for their son Dwight who departs Thursday for a six month stay on the Pacific coast. Roses and other garden flowers adorned the home as games music and lunch followed. Dwight received best wishes from his family and friends for the trip.

Edward Houston East Meyer Avenue Dwight Pacific Coast Adria Wood Rose King Alice Houston

Advisory Board Event At Mrs Young Home

The Advisory Board of the Rainbow Assembly will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles H. Young on Wallace Avenue Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Co hosts are Mrs. Lillian Templeton Miss Marjorie Rhodes and Mrs. Bessie Coates Pitzer.

The Rainbow Assembly Charles H. Young Wallace Avenue Lillian Templeton Marjorie Rhodes Bessie Coates Pitzer

Surprise Stag Party for Russell H Forney at Borio Cottage

A dozen friends gathered at the Borio cottage on Lakewood Beach for a surprise stag party honoring Russell H Forney's birthday. The guests enjoyed informal evening hours together.

Albert W. Borio Borio Lakewood Beach Russell H Forney

Romigh Uber Wedding Plans in Rochester

Miss Melva Hollibaugh of Rochester and Fred Uber of New Castle plan an afternoon wedding at Grace Lutheran in Rochester on June 27 1935 Rev H Reed Shepfer will officiate Miss Harriet Romigh is maid of honor Paul Gamble of Rochester will be best man A reception will follow at the Hollibaugh home

Melva Hollibaugh Rochester Fred Uber New Castle Harriet Romigh Community Springs Grace Lutheran Paul Gamble Hollibaugh Uber Edith Hollibaugh William Walker Romigh Walter J. Romigh

Conservation Group Outing Aims for Fall Return

The Conservation Department of the Woman s Club held a successful outing Friday at Ramblers Rest the summer home of Mrs R F Horchler along Slippery Rock led by chairwoman Mrs F F Urey though she could not attend. Members left at 11 in a caravan for a day of informal pastimes and a lavish 1 o clock dinner. Special guests included Mrs George Short and Mrs Gayl Blim. They returned about 4 30 p m marking the end of department activities until fall.

Conservation Department Womans Club R. F. Horchler Ramblers Rest Slippery Rock F. F. Urey George Short Gayl Blim

Queen Esther Auxiliary Met for Officers and Plans

Queen Esther auxiliary of the First M. E. church met at the parsonage with Miss Neva Moore presiding. Forty attended including out of town guest Mrs. Dorothea Keast Reed. Miss Alma Locke led devotions. Miss Moore reported on the Mahoning town M. E. convention. New officers named Mildred Sargent president J L Fink vice president Lila Henshaw treasurer and Mrs Fred R Cooney secretary. Moore received a farewell gift as she departs for the Quota Club national convention. Refreshments served. Cascade Park picnic planned for July 9 with arrangements by E C Beahm W Wagner C C Headland and W E Dufford.

Queen Esther M. E Mary Alice White Dorothea Keast Reed Neva Moore Alma Locke Mahoningtown M. E. Church Bessie Pitzer Mildred Sargent A. P. Treser Alfred Robbins Cascade Park E. C. Beahm W. V. Wagner C.C. Headland W. E. Dufford

Piser and Emery Families Hold 46th Reunion

The Piser and Emery families held their 46th annual reunion at Liberty Grange hall with a noon dinner for many relatives and friends. Officers elected included Jasper Drake as president Audley Lock as vice president Ola Crill as secretary Lottie Steward as corresponding secretary May Lock as treasurer. Recitations and talks were given followed by a musical program under Mrs Ira Pisor and an afternoon of games and social time. The group voted to meet again at the same hall on the third Thursday of June 1936.

W. J. Humphrey T. B. Waddington Ira Pisor

Bridge Hostess Dorothy Latimer Hosts Bridgettes Night

Miss Dorothy Latimer hosted Bridgettes at her Brooklyn Avenue home on Thursday evening. Elsie Jones and Julie Kirol held honor scores in a bridge contest. Lita Weaver and Miss Kirol assisted with a tempting menu. Mrs. Jack Jones attended as a special guest. Afterward, guests enjoyed chat and radio music. Plans for a Cascade Park picnic at a future date were announced.

Dorothy Latimer Brooklyn Avenue Bridgettes Bridge Elsie Jones Julie Kirol Kirol Lita Weaver Jack Jones Cascade Park

Picnic plans change for Epworth church group at Cascade Park

Weather prompts a switch from a Friday evening picnic at Cascade Park to a home meeting at East Washington street hosted by Hazel Hicks. Twelve members attend as Mrs John Miller becomes new leader with Hazel Dicks as assistant and C L Sipe as secretary treasurer. The session closes the year and notes July will begin the new season.

Cascade Park Adams St Epworth M. E. Church Hazel Hicks East Washington Street John Miller Hazel Dicks C. L. Sipe

Wardrop Family Attends Princeton 1935 Graduation

Robert Wardrop II son of W. Miller Wardrop of Sewickley and formerly of New Castle will graduate from Princeton with the class of 1935. His father Mrs. Robert Wardrop and daughter Elizabeth Wardrop also of Sewickley attend the exercises.

Robert Wardrop II W. Miller Wardrop Sewickley New Castle Princeton Robert Wardrop Elizabeth Wardrop

Luncheon Spoon Club Meets at J J Fisher Home

Mrs J J Fisher entertained the Spoon Club at her Sheridan avenue home Friday afternoon with a 1 oclock luncheon for thirty four guests. Mrs R Brown of Oil City was the only out of town participant. Miss Mollie Clark and Mrs John Foster won honor score prizes. Next gathering set for Friday July 5 with Miss Emma Hoyt on East Winter avenue.

J. J. Fisher Sheridan Avenue Spoon Club R. Brown Oil City Mollie Clark John Foster Emma Hoyt East Winter Avenue

Marriage Revealed At Party For Neyman Burdett

The marriage of Dorothy J Neyman and William M Burdett was revealed Friday evening at the groom’s parents home on Frank Avenue. Sixty guests including visitors from Beaver Falls attended a shower with gifts, music, dancing, and a buffet. The couple wed June 12 1935 at Justice of the Peace H M Reynolds home. The bride is daughter of Ernest Neyman and Gardiner Avenue and Burdett works in wholesale meat with Edward L McKissick. They will reside at 202 South Crawford Avenue.

Dorothy J. Neyman William M. Burdett Ross Burdett Frank Avenue Beaver Falls Burdette Justice of the Peace H. M. Reynolds Edward L. McKissick Crawford Avenue Ernest Neyman Gardner Avenue Burdett McKissick South

Minerva Club Closes Season With Luncheon and Contests

Mrs W J Westlake hosted a Friday luncheon at a local tea room for Minerva club members. Special guest Mrs Ray Hall attended. Card contests followed with trophies awarded to Mrs C H Hadsell and Mrs Minnie McCandless signaling the end of the season until September.

W. J. Westlake Minerva Club Ray Hall C. H. Hadsell Minnie McCandless Minerva

Couple United in Marriage at First Baptist Sharon

Miss Daisy Cotton and Martin Stinedurf wed Thursday at the First Baptist Church. Rev. T. J. Woodrow officiated. Guests from New Castle, Sharon, and nearby towns attended and gifts marked a new home in Sharon where the groom works at the tin mill.

Daisy Cotton Charles Cotton Locust Street Martin Stinedurf Sharon Harvey M. Stinedurf Nee Wilmington First Baptist Church T. J. Woodrow Blanche White S. DePalma Emma Cotton N. J. Cotton Eleanor Leasure West Washington Street Mollie Patterson Margaret Eakin Nelentine Marshall Ralph Woodruff William Madison LeRoy Madison New Castle Dorothy Betty June Stinedurf New Wilmington James Santello Wilbur Cotton Oil City Melvin Stinedurf Cleveland

Surprise Sunday School Party Honors Miss Rose Lancer

Miss Virginia Schmidt hosted a Sunday school class gathering at her North Beaver Street home on Thursday evening as a surprise for teacher Rose Lancer. Games and singing entertained the group with Hilda Lang winning a prize. later Miss Sander received a gift and a lunch was served by the hostess with help from her mother and sister-in-law.

Virginia Schmidt North Beaver Street Rose Lancer Hilda Lang Sander

Family Picnic Among M A O Kensing ton Members

Members of the M A O Kensing ton and their children held a picnic dinner Thursday at the home of Mrs. Elsie Derr on the Butler road. Games music and sewing were enjoyed with Mrs. Ruth Lutz playing piano and Mrs. Derr and Mrs. Ann Mc Connell singing. The next meeting will be July 11 at Mrs. Faye Minick’s home.

M. A. O. Kensington Elsie Derr Butler Road Ruth Lutz

Returned Missionary Honored at Tea by Local Society

Miss Vida Graham, a missionary in India and head of the John and Jane Denham Memorial school at Pathankot, was honored by the L. D. K. Missionary society of the Third U. P. church at a Thursday tea in the church parlors. The event featured songs, readings, and a talk on Indian customs and dress. Graham, in a georgette native gown, discussed her work and plans to attend the Women's General Missionary society convention at Grove City from June 21 to 25, then visit New Bethlehem before resuming duties in September.

Vida Graham L. D. K. Missionary Society U. P Miss Graham India John and Jane Denham Pathankot Marie Burdett Ruth Gibson Mary Virginia Roberts Mary Irene Taylor Elizabeth Eakin Martha Rose Brown Alice Reed Dorothy Barnsley Women's General Missionary Society Grove City New Bethlehem Hostess Society Women’s Missionary Society M. Cc. Missionary Society

Pretty wedding at St Phillip and St James Church

In St Phillip and St James church this morning Rev Fr V V Stancelewski joined Miss Pearl Golba and Frank Dudek in holy wedlock. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace and a tiara veil while carrying a bouquet of calla lilies. The reception follows and the couple plans an extended honeymoon before residing at 28 Ralph Avenue.

St. Phillip and St. James Church V. V. Stancelewski Pearl Golba Barbara Golba Ralph Avenue Frank Dudek Louis Dudek South Jefferson Street Miss Golba Josephine Golba Louis Dudek, Jr Stella Dudek Jean Michnowski John Golba Walter Golba Little Grace Phillips Johnson Leo Go

Mrs William McBride Hosts Complement to Mrs McKissick

Mrs William McBride entertained 16 guests at 927 Hazel Street in a spring gathering honoring Mrs Alien McKissick nee Lillian Morris who married this season. Cards provided amusement and gifts arrived in a pink and white umbrella basket, with favors awarded to Mrs McKissick Mrs Mildred Michael and Miss Dolly Clyde. Lunch was served with help from Mrs Lissie McKissick and Miss Mildred Challis of St Petersburg Florida visiting Ellwood and New Castle guests came from both towns.

Alien McKissick Lillian Morris William McBride Hazel Street McKissick Mildred Michael Dolly Clyde Lissie McKissick Mildred Challis St. Petersburg Fla Ellwood New Castle

Ladies Card Club Receives Guests at Dewey Avenue Home

Mrs. Charles Alexander hosted the Lo-Cour-Chee club on Thursday evening for cards with prizes awarded to Mrs. Roy Nelson Mrs. T H McClurg and Mrs. William Gregor. Dainty refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for July 5 at Mrs. William Kinney's home 1110 Croton Avenue.

Charles Alexander Dewey Avenue Roy Nelson T. H. McClurg William Gregor William Kinney Croton Avenue

Pilgrimage Tour to Feature Garden Meet

East Side Garden Club members travel to East Brook on Tuesday June 25 at 1 PM for a Garden Club entertainment hosted by the Rev Marlin. After a fine program the group will tour three of East Brook’s garden spots as part of the pilgrimage event.

East Side Garden Club East Brook Marlin Willl East Brooks Loveliest Gardens

Miscellaneous shower honors Miss Pearl Golba at Ralph Avenue

Miss Pearl Golba of Ralph Avenue received a surprise miscellaneous shower at her home this week hosted by her sister Miss Josephine Golba and Miss Stella Dukek. Seventy five guests enjoyed music and games as gifts adorned a decorated beach umbrella in the center of the room. Refreshments were served by hostesses including Mrs Barbara Golba and Mrs John Emery among others.

Pearl Golba Ralph Avenue Josephine Golba Stella Dukek Barbara Golba John Emery Frank Golba, Jr Vicky Golba Mary Wawrzynski Betty Wellman Harlansburg

Canter Bridge Club Meeting Set for June 24 at Castle Wood

Members of the Canter Bridge Club will meet Monday evening June 24 with Elma Houk at the home of her sister Mrs A Mann of Castle Wood.

Canter Bridge Club Elma Houk A. Mann Castlewood

Social Evening for Loyal Leaders Class Members

A social evening followed an appetizing casserole dinner for about 35 members of the Loyal Leaders class of the First Christian church Friday in the church dining room. The long tables were decorated with spring flowers. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Herbold whose marriage had recently taken place. Games and merriment continued late as the group voted the affair among the most delightful ever held. The committee in charge was Mrs. J. H. Herbold, Sr., and Mrs. Margaret Ketchem.

Loyal Leaders First Christian Church James Herbold J. H. Herbold Margaret Ketchem

Social Eight Club Entertained At Burdge Home

The Social Eight club was invited to the Burdge home on North Cedar street for an evening of entertainment. Two tables of five hundred were in play with prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Sturdevant after final scores. Lunch followed hosted by the hostess with Mrs. Robert Stewart assisting. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart and their son Bobbie. The next meeting will be with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Walker on Maryland avenue in two weeks.

E. C. Burdge North Cedar Street D. E. Sturdevant Robert Stewart Bobbie R. H. Walker Maryland Avenue

Licensed To Wed License issued in Pittsburgh to Hyde Pfischner

A marriage license was issued in Pittsburgh to Alfred M. Hyde of New Castle and Katherine B. Pfischner of Millvale. The notice appears in the society section on page seven.

Pittsburgh Alfred M. Hyde New Castle Katherine B. Pfischner Millvale

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