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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

15

Musical Event of Great Interest in New Castle

A free concert at First Presbyterian church in New Castle on Friday, June 29, featuring Paul Browne Patterson and musicians from South Bend Indiana Sharon Pennsylvania and local talent. The program spans light and grand opera, serious and humorous tunes, with a silver offering for the Navy League to aid sailors. The concert starts at 8 o clock.

New Castle First Presbyterian Church Paul Browne Patterson Patterson School of Music South Bend Ind Sharon Navy League

Palmer Family Surprise Birthday Gathering

Mrs. Nancy Palmer of Crawford Avenue was surprised Friday evening as her son George E. Palmer and family visited to celebrate her birthday. Guests brought baskets and shared lunch, and George presented a porch swing on behalf of the group.

Nancy FE. Palmer Crawford Avenue George E. Palmer Palmer M. B. Schneider Claire Mae Lindsay Margaret B. Palmer Raymond Hilliard William Conley Ira Clark Margaret Badie Mildred Palmer Weaver C.tindall Mary Emily Rachel McCracken Leigh Harold Robert Hilliard Ralph Edward Conley Charles Gilbert Martin Tindall Belle Palmer Cleveland Weaver C. Tindall Charles Sharon

Breakfast Given for Miss Frances Coxe at Park

Complimentary to Miss Frances Coxe of Wilmington the guest of Miss Ella Ruth Smith a breakfast was given at the park this morning at 7:80 o'clock Those interested were Misses Sarah Reese Leona Perry Marie McClymonds Bernice McClymonds Ella Ruth Smith Zelma Nesbitt Ruth Shafer Catherine Irwin and the honor guest.

Frances Coxe Wilmington Del Ella Ruth Smith Park Sarah Reese Leona Perry Marie McClymonds Bernice McClymonds Zelma Nesbitt Ruth Shafer Catherine Irwin

Afternoon Wedding in Snyder Home in Salem Ohio

Miss Vesta Snyder and Lowell Waldo wed at four in the Snyder home with Rev. Bruce V. Reddish officiating. The couple plans to reside in Cleveland after a wedding luncheon and trip, with 20 guests and a green and white color scheme.

Vesta Snyder Lowell Waldo Salem Clinton L. Snyder Hazelcroft Avenue Lillian Sarver Bruce V. Reddish Trinity Church Robert Curtis Lillian Robert Ralph Coy Dorothy John King Ruth King Salem, O Frank Snyder Youngstown Helen Wasser Fredonia

American Woman's Guild Picnic and YWCA Luncheon

The American Woman's Guild held a Friday picnic at the park with covers for 42 and needlework as the afternoon activity. A 1 o'clock luncheon at the YWCA, led by Mrs. James George of Winter Avenue, drew the Royal club with nine covers and red roses, ending the season with plans for a Fourth of July at Conneaut Lake.

American Woman’s Guild Jane Graham William Etter James George Winter Avenue Royal Club Conneaut Lake

Sunday Evening Music Program at First Presbyterian Church

Under Mrs Paul Browne Patterson the quartet choir presents a Sunday night program at 7 45 featuring preludes evensong prayers and solos by Brown Stevenson Matthews Stebbins and Buzzi Peccia with selections from Mendelssohn Elijah and Schminke in an organ led closing.

Paul Browne Patterson First Presbyterian Church Buck Johnston Zion Brown Isles Frederick Stevenson Matthews Stebbins Gloria H. Buzzi Peccia

Wedding of Margaret Dodds to Mr Dodds Planned

Miss Marian Dodds of Erie and Mrs. Scott Barnhart of New Bethlehem stay with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fulkerson for the wedding of Margaret Dodds and Mr. Dodds next Tuesday. Guests arriving include Charles Devine of New York and the Dodds family from Erie, Hilliard, and New Bethlehem. Monday evening Miss Lilian Wallace will host the rehearsal dinner at the Lawrence club with her maid of honor duties.

Marian Dodds Erie Scott Barnhart New Bethlehem Ira S. Fulkerson North Jefferson Street Margaret Dodds Charles Devine New York H. G. Dodds Burns Hilliard Barnhart

Ladies of New Waterford enjoy Kingston club gathering

Mrs. Floyd Shannon and daughter Elizabeth of New Waterford visited Mrs. F. M. Fox of Sixth street as the Double Six Kensington club met Friday afternoon with ten members present. Mrs. Shannon helped serve refreshments and a picnic is planned for July 11 at Idora Park in Youngstown.

Floyd Shannon Elizabeth New Waterford F. M. Fox Sixth Street Kensington Shannon Idora Park Youngstown

Rehearsal and social events for local bridal party

Rehearsal dinner for the Fulkerson Dodds bridal party and an afternoon party for Miss Fulkerson at Miss Reba Hilborn’s home. Mentions Five W club and Merry club dance at the park. Names include Bernice and Marie McClymonds Mrs William Ellgass E G Miss Alice Lowers.

Fulkerson- Dodds Fulkerson Reba Hilborn Bernice Marie McClymonds William Ellgass Summit Street Alice Lowers Monroe Street Park

Lincoln Woman Visits Garrett Then Fort Benjamin Harrison

Miss Helen McCracken of Lincoln avenue travels to Garrett Indiana to visit Mrs T E Jamieson formerly of this city. They plan to drive to Fort Benjamin Harrison to see Miss McCracken's fiance David Kennedy of Youngstown in training with the Officers Reserve corps.

Helen McCracken Lincoln Avenue Garrett, Ind T. E. Jamieson Ft. Benjamin Harrison

Miss Harriet Keck Travels Home From W and J Commencement

Miss Harriet Keck of Greenville spends the day with Miss Ruth Woodworth of Highland Avenue en route home from Washington where she attended the W and J commencement. Her brother Robert Keck was among the graduates.

Harriet Keck Greenville Ruth Woodworth Highland Avenue Miss Keck Washington J. Commencement Robert Keck

High School Seniors Honor the Thalmans

The class of 1918 and about 150 friends hosted an informal farewell for Mr. and Mrs. J L Thalman at Miss Helen Kirk’s home on Moody Avenue. The event featured music, refreshments, and the presentation of an electric percolator as a token of appreciation as the Thalmans prepared to relocate to Chicago.

J. L. Thalman Chicago Helen Kirk Marjorie Duff Moody Avenue

Luncheon Honors Bride-Elect Margaret Fulkerson

Miss Clarinda Wallace hosts a 1 pm luncheon at her Madison avenue home for 16 friends in honor of Miss Margaret Fulkerson as she becomes a bride next Tuesday. Visiting guests include Misses Elsie Thoburn Montclair N J Marian Dodds Erie Harriet Keck Greenville and Katherine Fitzmaurice Erie. Gifts are given in a surprise feature and the afternoon includes sewing with aides Mrs M L Wallace Miss Bess Wallace and Mrs G C Brand.

Clarinda Wallace Madison Avenue Margaret Fulkerson Elsie Thoburn Montclair N. J Marian Dodds Erie Harriet Keck Greenville Katherine Fitzmaurice M. L. Wallace Bess Wallace G. C. Brand

Beckford Street Party Honors Enlistee David Ballard

Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Ballard hosted a Friday evening party on Beckford Street for their son David who has enlisted in the U S Navy. The decor featured national colors and guests enjoyed games and music followed by refreshments. Out of town visitors included Mr. and Mrs. McCoy of Youngstown. Harry Armstrong presented the honoree with an army purse and knife.

David U. S. Navy D. R. Ballard Beckford Street Ballard Cypher Lange Mrs. McCoy Youngstown Harry Armstrong

Mathers Family Reunion Held at Cascade Park

Descendants of William and Esther Thorne Mathers gathered June 20 at Cascade park for a noon dinner and business meeting led by president McClure Haresell. Charles Mathers and family of Algona Iowa attended, treating all to ice cream. officers elected include Charles Mathers president and Ethel Annable secretary.

William Esther Thorne Mathers Cascade Park McClure Haresell Eastbrook Mable Stuart Slippery Rock Ruth Reaugh Conneaut Lake McClure Hartsell Charles Mathers Algona Iowa George Annable Ethel Annable Clyde Stuart Charles Brennan Plaingrove

Shower Honors Miss Elizabeth Dungan Ahead of Summer Wedding

A Friday evening miscellaneous shower at Mrs. C. L. Schutt’s North Mercer street home celebrated Miss Elizabeth Dungan. Associate hostess Miss Verlee Armstrong. Guests included Mary Moorehead May McGaughey Anna Leonhad Beatrice McKibben Garnet Rhodes Lillian Davis Eva Locke Grace Blackford Mary Soutum Mary Black Ella McMillen Gertrude Hughes Myrna Hasely Althee Endress Daisy Dicks Ella Dean Ella Hamilton Verlee Armstrong Elizabeth Dungan and several noted ladies. Music and games provided entertainment. gifts pleased the honoree.

Elizabeth Dungan William Norman C. L. Schutt North Mercer Street Verlee Armstrong Mary Moorehead May McGaughey Anna Leonhad Beatrice McKibben

Miss Ethel Hamilton Returns From University

Miss Ethel Hamilton, musician and cartoonist, has returned from the University of Chicago after a few weeks with friends. She plans to spend the latter part of her vacation in Canada. She graduated from New Castle High School in 1916.

Ethel Hamilton University of Chicago Hamilton Canada New Castle High School

A. B. C. Girls Hold Luncheon at Country Club

The A. B. C. girls attended a morning visit and sewing session ending with a luncheon at the country club. Roses adorned the table and 22 covers were laid. This marked the society's final session until fall.

Country Club

Embroidery Circle Meets At Fairfield Avenue Tureen Luncheon

A tureen luncheon hosted by Mrs. Clyde Gibson on Fairfield avenue drew 14 members of the Embroidery Circle. Mrs. M. C. Aul assisted the hostess as plans were laid for a picnic in two weeks with an informal afternoon social.

Clyde Gibson Fairfield Avenue

Picnic supper honors Miss Esther Richardson at park

Miss Esther Richardson entertained with a park picnic supper on Friday evening in her honor. Other guests attended, enjoying light refreshments and socializing in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Esther Richardson

Helen Jones Departure For Grove City Reported

Helen Jones leaves the first of the week for Grove City. Dancing occupied the evening.

Helen Jones Grove City

Misses Stroble Entertain D W T Club At Friday Evening

Misses Helen and Florence Stro ble entertained the D W T club Friday evening with pleasant needlework. Miss Emma Haas of Warren was a visitor and refreshments were served.

Helen Florence Stroble D. W. T. Club Emma Haas Warren

Art Club Picnic Hosts Park Evening Event

Members of the Art club enjoyed a park picnic on Thursday evening and in two weeks will host another event to which husbands are invited.

Art Club

Mrs H A Cassil Ends Detroit Visit

Mrs. H A Cassil of Detroit Michigan ends her guest stay with Mrs. C P Angell on Grant street after a visit lasting several days in the city.

H. A. Cassil Detroit, Mich C. P. Angell Grant Street

Music Lovers Will Hear Concert by Duke of Abruzzi Band

A June 29 concert at the opera house by the Duke of Abruzzi band directed by Rhathale Gastare raises funds for the American Red Cross. Soloist Miss Ella May Griner will sing with Miss Leta May Johns as accompanist. tickets go on sale early in the week at 25 and 50 cents.

Opera House Duke of Abruzzi Rhathale Gastare Sons of Veterans American Red Cross Ella May Griner Miss Griner Leta May Johns

Local Figures Welcome Summer Visits and Birth Announcement

A series of personal notices from Whippo Street to Sharon share family milestones and visits. A son is welcomed to Mr. and Mrs. James Bradford. Dale Aul returns from Carnegie Tech for the summer. Frances Moore visits the George home. Mrs. Decker travels to Wellsburg to see her sister. Suzanne Peebles and Juliet Price plan vacations with kin. the Tindalls and Charles visit Crawford avenue for the high school alumni banquet.

James Bradford Whippo Street Dale Aul Carnegie Tech M. C. Aul Frances Moore Youngstown, C M. H. George Dewey Avenue William Decker Wellsburg N. Y W. H. Dalton A. Hanna Gardner Boston Youngstown Ray Milton Juliet Price Indiana State Normal School J. F. Price North Shenango Street Weaver C. Tindall Charles Sharon Nancy E. Palmer Crawford Avenue

First Baptist Church Section Seven Meets at Mrs McClelland

Section Seven of the First Baptist church met Friday afternoon at Mrs C W McClelland's home. A Kensington was the order of procedure and in two weeks a meeting will be held at the park. Refreshments were a feature.

First Baptist Church C. W. McClelland Kensington the Park

Y W C A First Aid Class Pass Rate Noted

The class in First Aid completed exams with 78 takers and 76 passing according to local examiners. Papers will be sent to the National Board of the Y W C A. The article also notes that French model shoes are narrower than allied boots with predominant sizes eight nine and ten.

National Board of the Y. W. C. A

Nurse Engaged for Infant Welfare Initiative

Mrs. Lulu Mercer has been hired by the Infant Welfare association to lead infant care in the city. Two rooms in the Lincoln building will serve as headquarters with clinics twice weekly, staffed by a physician from the Lawrence County Medical association. A morning nurse and afternoon home visits will support an educational program for all families, coordinated by the Lawrence County Sunday School association with regional interest from Ellwood and Bessemer.

Lulu Mercer Forida Infant Welfare Association Lincoln Building Lawrence County Medical Association Lawrence County Sunday School Association Ellwood Bessemer

Sale Of Flowers Nets Nice Sum

Seven little girls sell garden flowers at Brown and Hamilton for the American Red Cross under Mrs. James M. Smith. By noon they had over 25 dollars, selling peonies and roses with more pieces to move. They plan more sales Tuesday Thursday and Saturday next week. Names on duty today include Alice Smith Tade Hartsuff Winifred Johnson Emmy Lou Dickey Sara Boyles Dorothy Ralph Ada B Wardrop.

Brown and Hamilton Department American Red Cross Society James M. Smith Red Cross Alice Smith Tade Hartsuff Winifred Johnson Emmy Lou Dickey Sara Boyles Dorothy Ralph Ada B. Wardrop

Registration Cards Are All Filed Now

Registration cards and duplicates for all men registered on June 5 and since are filed in a large filing case built for the mayor's office. Ed Fritz, the registration clerk, was busy filing them. Cards will be kept locked at night and precincts are separated to prevent mixing.

Ed Fritz

Held For Court On Larceny Charge

Harry Lent and Thomas Davis were held for court by Alderman Green on a larceny from the person charge. John Marshall, the complainant, alleges the pair held him up near the old electric light plant on South Beaver street, forced him into a shed and took $10 after resisting.

Harry Lent Thomas Davis Alderman Green John Marshall Lent Davis South Beaver Street

Sharon leads Mercer Red Cross drive with large gift

June 23 Mercer county Red Cross campaign totals show 45 752 75 raised. Sharon contributed 30 161 63 dominating the county fund. Sharpsville follows with 8 149 62 Farrell 6 654 50 Wheatland 500 West Middlesex 287.

Cleveland Pastor Preaches Sunday at First Congregational

Rev John Roberts of Cleveland will conduct services at the First Congregational church on East Reynolds street. Sunday school is at 9 45. He will preach in Welsh at 11 o clock and in English at 7 pm.

John Roberts Cleveland First Congregational Church East Reynolds Street Roberts

Rural Carriers Meet Tonight in Mercer Western Pennsylvania

An important meeting of rural delivery mail carriers will be held this evening in Mercer. A sizable attendance is expected as many matters of considerable importance are on the agenda for discussion.

Pennsylvania Mercer

Graduate with spotless nine year attendance record

Arthur Dunn of Past Washington street, a high school graduate, has a flawless attendance streak, missing no day in nine years. He is also a talented violinist.

Arthur Dunn Washington Street Dunn

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Metzler Billy Mrs. Burgoyne Skinner East Washington Snyder Home Israel Mendelsshon Postlude Schminke Double Thalmans Son Mathers Reunion Lamcheon Club Embroidery Circle Miss Gunner Suzanne Peebles Bellevue Mrs. Cowden Bleakley Y. W. C. A. Notes Brown & Hamilton Mayor's Office For BROWN @ HAMILTON Co Oakwood Oakwood Addition McCain Realty Company Patterson Building Bell Union
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