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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1915

Page

3

St Josephs Church Hosts Duff Ritty Wedding

Miss Anna Frances Duff and Emil Frederick Ritty wed at 8 30 this morning in a Nuptial high mass at St Josephs. Father Yochum officiated with the bridegrooms family in attendance and James Duff performing a cornet solo. The couple plan an eastern honeymoon and will reside in the Duff home this summer.

St. Joseph's Church Anna Frances Duff C. C. Duff Locust Street Emil Frederick Ritty Michael Ritty Porter Street Yochum James Duff Anna Wadlinger Fred Duff Duff Glatz Bradford Stella Eberle Mayme McCart Duff Home Stop Sharon Line

Silver Leaf club elects officers at North street meeting

The Silver Leaf club met at Mrs. Anna Cox’s home on Tuesday evening to elect officers. President was Mrs. Mayme Riddle, Vice President Mrs. Emma Benninghoff, Secretary Mrs. Clara Moore, Treasurer Mrs. Ruie Curran, Press Agent Mrs. Elsie Bryson. Card contest honors went to Mrs. Curran, Mrs. Catherine Nelson and Mrs. Catherine Quinn. guest Mrs. Alice Beech of Painesville attended. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Mary Hall on West Washington street.

Silver Leaf Club Anna Cox North Street Mayme Riddle Emma Benninghoff Clara Moore Ruie Curran Elsie Bryson Catherine Nelson Catherine Quinn Alice Beech Painesville Mary Hall West Washington Street

Party at Miss Mary Johnson's Home Held Tuesday Evening

A gathering at the Long avenue residence of Miss Mary Johnson featured music and games as diversions. Later, her mother served a delicious lunch for those in attendance including Mary Don ley Edna Garver Helen Duncan Mary Duncan Jennie Jones Elma Harris Stella Harris Mary Johnson Carl Hawkey Albert Hewitt Andrew Smith James Speed Walter Ashton Roy Davis Albert Vetters.

Mary Johnson Long Avenue Mary Donley Edna Garver Helen Duncan Mary Duncan Jennie Jones Elma Harris Stella Harris Carl Hawkey Albert Hewitt Andrew Smith James Speed Walter Ashton Roy Davis Albert Vetters

H M P Club Elects Officers at Croton Home

H M P club members were entertained Tuesday at Miss Marjorie Rhodes home Croton avenue. Plans were made for a picnic at Eastbrook Thursday July 1. Officers elected President Dorothy Houk Vice President Thelma Roberts Secretary Irene Critchlow Treasurer Caroline Rodgers Press Vallera Corban.

H. M. P. Club Marjorie Rhodes Croton Avenue Eastbrook Dorothy Houk Thelma Roberts Irene Critchlow Caroline Rodgers Vallera Corban

Luther League Picnic Planned at Cascade Park

Union meeting of committees from St. John's St. Paul's and Finnish Lutheran churches set a July 15 picnic at Cascade Park. John Rick named general chairman with a plan for a good sports program.

Luther Leagues St. John’s St. Paul's St. John’s Church Cascade Park John Rick

Palmer Hammock Sale Offers 25 Percent Discount

Quarter Dollars Given to Every Purchaser of a Palmer Hammock features 25 percent off duplicate prices. Summer comforts include patterns from $2 to $4.25 after discount. Baby safety hammocks, regular $1, now 75 cents, promise outdoor health for infants.

Enjoyable Picnic at Cascade Park by Ma honing Book Club

The Ma honing Book club held a Tuesday evening picnic at Cascade Park to end their season meetings. Supper was served in the grove at 6 30, with 35 covers including husbands and guests from Omaha Nebraska and several local members. A committee led by Mrs G C Brand and others directed the menu.

Mahoning Book Club Cascade Park Grove E. D. Smith Omaha, Neb Beam Georgine Frances Maxwell Elizabeth Newell Bessie Wallace Miss Wick G. C. Brand M. L. Wallace A. R. Mornes J. C. Raney A. G. Murphy O. N. O. Club

Multiple club gatherings listed for community events

A sequence of social events is recorded with hosts and venues. Dinner parties, picnics, breakfasts, and porch gatherings are noted for groups including the Philathea class, Winter Picnic club, Westside club, G G G Kensington, Holland club, Y S T society, C B B club, KoBo club, L L club, Westside D M C club, Kensington groups, Social Union, T A C Kensington, Happy Hour Sewing club, Alianza club, and numerous residents such as Miss Ella Watson Miss Blanche Lusk Miss Frances Tripp Miss Alice Lowers Mrs. John Allen Mrs. Joseph McMillin Mrs. William Graffius and Mrs. George E. Treadwell.

Harvey T. Munn Ella Watson West Washington Street Blanche Lusk Edison Avenue Joseph Pyle James O'Laughlin Westside G. G. G. Kensington John Allen Franklin Avenue Joseph McMillin Holland Club Frances Tripp Long Avenue Y. S. T. Society Alice Lowers Monroe Street KoBo Club Gertrude McNulty Neshannock Avenue L. L. Club William Graffius Carson Street Kensington Henry Artz Washington Street George E. Treadwell Social Union T. A. C. Kensington Blanche Clark Happy Hour Sewing Club Charles Long Wilson Avenue Alianza Club

Ruby Rogan and Edward Brown Wed at St. Marys Church

Miss Ruby M. Rogan of West North street and Edward Brown of South New Castle were married at 8 this morning in St. Marys church before Father F F O Shea. Attendants were Miss Mary E Rogan and Charles Rogan. They plan to reside on West North street after a Cleveland trip.

Ruby M. Rogan West North Street Edward Brown South New Castle St. Mary’s Church F. F. O’shea Mary E. Rogan Charles Rogan

Meadville Centenary at Allegheny College Commencement

Local attendees at Meadville celebrate the Allegheny College centennial and annual commencement. Charles H. Johnson David Jameson Roy Hazen and others were present as a class of 103 graduates received the A. B. degree for Mr. Jameson. A. W. McKean of Mercer attended, father of Mrs. H. G. Dean.

Meadville Allegheny College Charles H. Johnson David Jameson Roy Hazen Charles R. Davis W. A. Worner A. W. Harbison A. W. McKean Mercer H. G. Dean

Butler avenue hospitality hosts 1913 NCHS class event

Miss Marie Randell of Butler avenue entertained associates in the commercial class of 1913 N. C. H. S. Tuesday evening. Katherine Klee sang readings by Dora Randell and music games entertained guests. Plans formed for a picnic at Robinson's Grove on the Sharon line late in July with Leota Lang, Margaret Heinrich, Martha Roth, and Sara Thompson coordinating refreshments served by the hostess mother.

Marie Randall Butler Avenue Katherine Klee Dora Randall Robinson’s Grove Sharon Line Leota Lang Margaret Heinrich Martha Roth Sara Thompson

Miss Keitzer Honored by Stritmater’s Millinery Staff

Miss Sue Clark and Miss Ethel Thompson hosted Stritmater’s millinery department girls at the home of the latter on Sixth street to honor Miss Keitzer before her summer in Los Angeles. Music readings and red and white refreshments accompanied the event served by Mrs. B. W. Thompson and daughter Theo.

Keitzer Los Angeles Cal Sue Clark Ethel Thompson Stritmater Sixth Street B. W. Thompson Theo

Mrs. Samuel Baker Hosts U T D Kensington Meeting

Mrs Samuel Baker of Denver Avenue hosted a U T D Kensington gathering Tuesday evening with music and sewing before refreshments. Her daughters Florence and Genoa assisted, and special guest Miss Marion Rodgers of Maume QC attended. Next Tuesday Mrs Samuel Bluedorn of Galbreath Avenue will entertain the club.

Samuel Baker Denver Avenue U. T. D. Kensington Florence Genoa Marion Rodgers Maume, QC Samuel Bluedorn Galbreath Avenue

Enjoyable Meeting Of The O M K Club

Guests of Mrs. William Thayer of Shaw Street attended an enjoyable meeting of the O M K club hosted at her home.

William Thayer Shaw Street O. M. K. Club

Club event entertains with poetry and roses

A Tuesday evening gathering featured Mrs J C Walls and daughter Irma along with Miss Thelma Camblin and Miss Olive Rape as guests. Music highlighted the program with recitations by Miss Louise Bauman and rose decorations. Miss Rape assisted with serving as hostesses plan a breakfast three weeks hence.

J. C. Walls Irma Thelma Camblin Olive Rape Louise Bauman Miss Rape

Kensington Club Meeting At Mrs Martin Home

Mrs J S Martin hosted the N H B Kensington on Park Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Roses decorated the rooms and guests enjoyed informal hours. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs C L Martin and Edgar B Speer. The September meeting will be hosted by Mrs Willis Alford of Moody Avenue.

Park Avenue J. S. Martin N. H. B. Kensington C. L. Martin Edgar B. Speer Willis Alford Moody Avenue

Allegheny College marks 100th anniversary with alumni

At Allegheny Commencement Charles A. Ensign of Madison Avenue with Judge 8 F Churst of Warren Gilbert Nadine of Florida and David Jameson of New Castle attend the 100th anniversary of Allegheny College where the men are graduates Ensign will return Thursday.

Allegheny Charles A. Ensign Madison Avenue 8. F. Churst Warren Gilbert Nadine Florida David Jameson New Castle Allegheny College Ensign Youngstown

Italian club hosts at Neshannock Avenue home

Miss Lulu Boyles and Dr H D Boyles entertained the Italian club at their Neshannock avenue residence Tuesday evening. The gathering was informal with music and conversation and dainty refreshments served.

Lulu Boyles H. D. Boyles Neshannock Avenue

Milton social club hosts Kensington guest evening

Miss Jane Book of Milton street entertained the F. L. C. Kensington Tuesday evening with Miss Bingham as special guest. May and Hazel Book assisted in serving refreshments. In one week the club will meet with Miss Olive Hay of Franklin avenue.

Jane Book Milton Street F. L. C. Kensington Bingham May Hazel Book Olive Hay Franklin Avenue

Mrs Greer and guests leave for Chautauqua summer home

Mrs Charles Greer of North Jefferson street and Miss Margaret Emery depart by car for Chautauqua New York to open her summer home. Milliard Greer and Jack Gordon plan to join his mother within a week or ten days.

Charles Greer North Jefferson Street Margaret Emery Chautauqua, N. Y Milliard Greer Jack Gordon North Mercer Street

H. A. D. Club Meets At Harriet Smith Home

Members of the H. A. D. club spent Tuesday evening in the home of Miss Harriet Smith of Laurel avenue. The usual diversions found favor and she by her sister, Grace. In two weeks Mrs. James Stewart of Summer avenue will be hostess.

H. A. D. Club Harriet Smith Laurel Avenue Grace James Stewart Summer Avenue J. C. Pherson Leasure Avenue William Strobel Pennsylvania Avenue Helen Lehan Phillips Street Edna Neff South Mill Street Pulaski Phillip Wing Oak Street Pittsburg Sue Harvard Lyndal Street J. C. Raney West Cherry Street Mildred Marie Shaklee Sharon W. E. Shaklee Milton Street David Lewis David Hamilton Street Steubenville June Norris North Beaver Street Beulah Norris West Grant Avenue Lois Davenport Ray Davenport Garfield Avenue Buffalo Herbert Douglas Locust Street Mary Golden North Street Duluth Mary Wilson Bethesda W. FE. Shaklee H. E. Shaklee Wilbur McCullough University of Pennsylvania At Philadelphia W. T. McCullough Crawford Avenue G. H. Newman New York City B. A. Hamill James Cook Clyde Morris Youngstown Gladys Williams Meyer Avenue Shenango Valley Hospital Charlotte Johnson University of Pittsburg Frederick Arthur Floyd McChesney Martha Grove City

Arbor Vitae Kensington Picnic at Cascade Park

Members of the Arbor Vitae Kensington and their families enjoyed a noontime picnic at Cascade Park with 28 covers. The afternoon was informal and next Wednesday the club will be entertained by Mrs. James McKissick of Ray Street.

Arbor Vitae Kensington Cascade Park James McKissick Ray Street

Mrs Murphy Leaves for Five Week Visit

Mrs. J. E. Murphy of Sewickley concludes a short visit with her mother Mrs. Grace Ellison of Gard ner and departs for a five week visit with her sister Mrs. W. J. Hanna in New York City. She is accompanied by her brother J. B. Ellison.

J. E. Murphy Sewickley Grace Ellison Gardner W. J. Hanna New York City J. B. Ellison

Local trio attends Rochester nursing school commencement

Mr and Mrs E L Craig Mrs Reed Pitzer and Miss Della Baden returned from a motor trip to Rochester to attend the Training School for Nurses commencement at Rochester General hospital Tuesday evening with their niece Miss Anna Perry among the graduates.

E. L. Craig Reed Pitzer Della Baden Rochester Rochester General Hospital Anna Perry

A. B. D. Society Picnic at Muddy Creek Falls

Members of the A. B. D. society of the First Presbyterian church held their annual picnic at Muddy Creek Falls on Tuesday. Mrs. W. B. Gormley was a special guest. A noon dinner was served and several members stayed for supper after informal afternoon activities.

Muddy Creek Falls A. B. D. Society of the First Presbyterian Church W. B. Gormley

Birthday Surprise for Percy A Wallace at Taylor Street

Forty friends surprised Percy A Wallace of Taylor Street for his 25th birthday last evening. Games and music provided entertainment and gifts were presented to the honoree. Mrs Wallace and Miss Alexandria Christley assisted with refreshments.

Percy A. Wallace Taylor Street Wallace Alexandria Christley

Breakfast outing at Cascade park with six young ladies

A group of six Misses enjoyed breakfast at Cascade park this morning shortly after six o'clock. They returned to the city around eight o'clock. The party included Kathryn Irvine Martha Cox Leona Perry Ruth Shafer Ruth Gustafson and Martha Speers.

Cascade Park Kathryn Irvine Martha Cox Leona Perry Ruth Shafer Ruth Gustafson Martha Speers

High School Girls Host Informal Kensington at Winter Avenue

At Miss Frances Maxwell's invitation a small circle of high school girls gathered this afternoon for an informal Kensington. The hostess was assisted by her mother and sister in serving refreshments.

Frances Maxwell Winter Avenue Kensington

Kensington Club Hosts Two Guests From Erie and Hammond

U. T. D. Kensington entertained with Mrs. George Foster of Erie and Mrs. Ellen Abbott of Hammond, Ind. Special guests for the occasion. Next Tuesday Miss Conner of TemPalena Avenue will host.

U. T. D. Kensington J. F. Burchart George Foster Erie Ellen Abbott Hammond Ind Conner Tempalena Avenue

Picnic at the Park With O. N. O. Club Friends

Fourteen members of the O. N. O. club and friends enjoyed a Tuesday evening picnic at the park at 6 30 o clock with casual games and refreshments.

Esayla Club Stages Meeting Notice

Home of Mrs. Mary Norris on Fast Main Street hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering as interested members met. The article states the next meeting location will be announced later.

Mary Norris Fast Main Street Esayla Club

Miss Corinne Batchelder Visits Miss Marie Wilson

Miss Corinne Batchelder of Peoria Illinois concludes a visit to Miss Marie Wilson on North Jefferson Street.

Corinne Batchelder Peoria, Ill Marie Wilson North Jefferson Street

Laura Young Bible Class Picnic Postponed Indefinitely

The Laura Young Bible class picnic scheduled for Thursday has been postponed indefinitely, with no rescheduled date announced.

Laura Young

Miss Nannie Mitcheltree to attend Grove City summer school

Miss Nannie Mitcheltree of West Washington street leaves Thursday for Grove City to attend summer school, listing her as a local resident traveling for educational programs.

Nannie Mitcheltree West Washington Street Grove City

Centenary Exercises Hold Allegheny College Honors

Rev. J. L. Stratton attends the Meadville centennial exercises marking Allegheny College history with a religious and educational program in the city.

J. L. Stratton Meadville Allegheny College

Personal notices of births and visits across city streets

A long list of local family notices reports births at Leasure and Pennsylvania avenues, recoveries, visits and greetings among residents including Strobel, Lehan, Wing, Shaklee, Norris, Davenport, Shaklee, Norris, and many others. Several trips and stays are noted, with university and hospital references and a Prospect Cor. ending.

Missionary Tea at Second Baptist Church in New Castle

The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Baptist Church will hold a regu lar missionary tea tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the church. All members are urged to attend as business regarding the election of a delegate to the annual association will be transacted.

The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Baptist Church

Hazel Williams Has Summer Visit With Williams Family

Miss Hazel Williams returns home from Holyoke College to spend the summer with her parents Dr. and Mrs. T. V. Williams of South Mill Street.

Hazel Williams Holyoke College T. V. Williams South Mill Street

Miss Sara Newell Hosts Mary Evans In Franklin Visit

Miss Mary Evans of Fort Wayne Indiana travels to Franklin for a short stay returning Thursday. Miss Sara Newell is hosting the guest during the absence.

Sara Newell Mary Evans Fort Wayne Ind Franklin

Y W C A Notes Dinner at Association Camp

The board of managers will dine together at the association camp on Thursday. John Bull possesses 11,000 merchant.

John Bull

Birthday Social Held by Epworth Church Women

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Epworth M E church held its annual Birthday social at Mrs. P. H. Kearns home on Shenango Street. A large crowd attended a dialogue and musical program by the youth. refreshments were served. The next regular meeting will be at Mrs. Ed. Mayberry’s Chestnut Street home.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Epworth M. EB P. H. Kearns North Shenango Street Ed. Mayberry Chestnut Street

Missionary society hosts open meeting at St John’s Lutheran

The Ladies Missionary Society of St John’s Lutheran church held its annual open meeting in the church parlors on Tuesday evening. Miss Riffer and Mrs Rawle directed an engaging program centered on The Children of the World at Worship with fine church choir music and a quartet. Rev J H Miller and wife spoke on the summer camp run by Associated Charities and Miss Ripper discussed The India Laces. A liberal offering was taken for the camp, with refreshments and a social period to follow.

Ladies‘ Missionary Society of St. John’s Lutheran Church Riffer Rawle Treser Spencer Genkinger and Hess Esther Mary Jefferies J. H. Miller Associated Charities Ripper

United Fraternities plan large picnic and game

The United Fraternities of Lawrence county held a Monday meeting in the M W A hall to plan a big outing at Cascade park in New Castle on picnic day Wednesday. A ball game between New Castle and New Wilmington will determine the Silver Championship Cup, last year held by New Wilmington. The cup remains the property of the United Fraternities until a second team wins it. In McGounhall, the A I U lodge re elected all officers at their Monday evening session, followed by a social with refreshments.

United Fraternities Lawrence County M. W. A. Hall Cascade Park New Castle New Wilmington A. I. U. Lodge McGounhall

Almira Home Service To Be Held By Reformed Presbyterian Church

The Reformed Presbyterian church will conduct the service at the Almira home Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

The Reformed Presbyterian Church Almira Home

Little Boy Terribly Injured in Street Accident

Master Dick Green seven suffered a fractured leg deep lip cut and possible internal injuries after a motorcycle struck him near West North street. The rider fled but the boy remained brave asking for his lolly pop as bystanders assisted before the owner of the bike bought him ten lollies.

Dick Green West North Street

Slaton Grounds Like Armed Camp

Georgia militiamen camped around Gov. John M. Slaton’s home after demonstrations tied to Leo M. Frank’s sentence commutation. Soldiers warned they could stay two or three days to curb rioting while Slaton prepared his legislative address. Cliques opposed to Slaton and Frank remained vocal as effigies of both figures were reported burned or hung in several towns.

Atlanta Georgia John M. Slaton Frank

Mass Meeting Scheduled for Monday Evening

A public mass meeting will be held next Monday evening June 28 at the Y W C A auditorium under the Good Citizenship Community league an auxiliary of the National Reform association. Rev J S Martin of Pittsburg superintendent of the National Reform association and Attorney Craig of Aliquippa will speak. Everyone is invited.

Good Citizenship Community League National Reform Association J.S. Martin Pittsburg Attorney Craig Aliquippa

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