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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1923

Page

23

Benefit Tea Party by Welsh Club Aids Cleveland Home For The Aged

The Women’s Welsh Club held a successful Benefit Tea Party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis on Garfield avenue to support the Home For the Aged in Cleveland. About sixty club members and families attended along with special guests Mrs. George Blewett of Alberta Canada Mrs. D. S. Tripp of Ohio and Mrs. W. C. Kissinger. A musical program led by Mrs. John Evans featured Miss Mary Harvard Miss Elizabeth Harvard and Royal Welch Male Society member John K. Williams among others. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs. W. H. Davis Mrs. John Evans and Mrs. Henry Badger.

Home For the Cleveland W. H. Davis Garfield Avenue George Blewett Alberta Canada D. S. Tripp Ohio W. C. Kissinger John Evans Mary Harvard Elizabeth Harvard W. G. Parsons Margaret Clark Elsie Clark Margaret Wiggins Nettie Evans Thomas Bevan John K. Williams Royal Welch Male Society R. E. Johns Richard Johns Henry Badger R. HE. Johns Mary Kerber East Long Avenue Minnie Kerber Young Street J. E. Eckert Morris Street Youngstown Ella E. Kerber Oswald Resch Vincent Gibson Galbreath Avenue Frank Kirker Jean Hamilton Street John Reese County Line Street Sandy Lake William McClay Elizabeth Grigsby Clara Zehner Fast North — Street Ann Arbor, Mich Chester Grigsby University of Michigan Grigsby Jessie Mockel Madeline E. Nail Grant Street New York State Rochester New York Edwin Ingersoll Poughkeepsie N. Y Mary P. Garrison

Second U P Choir Picnic at Cascade Park

Members of the choir from Second United Presbyterian church enjoyed a elaborate picnic dinner Friday evening in Cascade park grove. Guests included Mrs. George Ramsey Mrs W E Harris Mrs Edward Caldwell and Harold Ramsey. The arrangements were led by Mrs Charles Reynolds with help from Mrs Charles Strimater Miss Wilma Woods and Mrs Harry Hammond. A recent marriage was noted when choir member Mrs Francis N Akin received an electric boudoir lamp gift presented by George Ramsey. Park amusements completed the program.

Second United Presbyterian Church Grove Cascade Park George Ramsey W. E. Harris Edward Caldwell Harold Ramsey Charles Reynolds Charles Strimater Wilma Woods Harry Hammond Francis N. Aakin Ausements

Worthwhile Kensington Hosts Six O'clock Dinner

Tables decorated with garden flowers adorned the lawn at Mrs. Sadie Angus’s West Washington street home on Friday for a six o’clock dinner. Twenty guests attended the Worthwhile Kensington gathering with special guests Miss Cora Wagner, Mrs. W. H. Pattison, Mrs. C. W. Angus, and Miss Florence Miller. Hostess and assistants James provided music and social chat. A picnic was planned for July 20 along the Slippery Rock.

Sadie Angus West Washington Street Kensington Cora Wagner Beaver Falls W. H. Pattison C. W. Angus Florence Miller Bertha Raney Naomi Raney James Slippery Rock

Highland Kensington Picnic Dinner at Offutt Cottage

Members of the Highland Kensington with their husbands and friends as special guests will enjoy a picnic dinner Monday evening at the Offutt cottage.

Highland Kensington Offutt Cottage

Party Celebrates Eighth Birthday at Wildwood Home

Mrs J C Pherson hosted a Friday birthday party for her son Billy at Wildwood Avenue. Attendees included Ruth and Vivian Johnston, Laird Meyers, James and Mary Louise Kirkpatrick, Mildred Ridley, and many others. The celebration featured games, music, patriotic decorations, refreshments, and an eight candle cake. Out of town guest Miss Harvey Miller of Youngstown, Ohio attended.

Billy J. C. Pherson Wildwood Avenue Ruth Johnston Vivian Johnston Laird Meyers James Mary Louise Kirkpatrick Mildred Ridley Elizabeth Jack Lauer Jane Shilton Dorothy Johnston Helen Allen Pauline Helen Simison Katherine Phylis Elder Ruth McCombs Charles Fleming Charles Pherson Harvey Miller Youngstown Lee Allen R. H. Kirkpatrick J. W. Louer

Rehearsal Dinner for Miss Anna McKibbin

Mrs H G McKibbon hosted a 6 o’clock rehearsal dinner at her East North Street home in honor of daughter Miss Anna McKibbin whose marriage to Sumner Rowland will take place that evening at 7. Pink and white decorations and a flower basket centerpiece set a festive tone. Bridal party covers were arranged and out of town guests included Mrs W M Riddle and Mrs H J Goodrich of Pittsburgh. Informal pleasures followed.

H. G. McKibbon East North Street Anna McKibbin Sumner Rowland W. M. Riddle

Entertains Guests at Wickliffe Manor Luncheon

Mrs G G Stitzinger hosted a one o'clock luncheon at Wickliffe Manor House in Youngstown Ohio honoring guests Mrs Frederick Slocum of Erie Mrs Cora Watson Fell of Tionesta and Mrs Lawrence Buzard of Lamson Alabama with sixteen attendees traveling by car for the meal and afternoon.

G. G. Stitzinger Lincoln Avenue Wycliffe Manor Youngstown, O Frederick Slocum Erie Cora Watson Fell Tionesta Lawrence Buzard Lamson Alabama Youngstown

Reception for Rev. John Snape and daughter in Oakland

Rev. John Snape pastor of First Baptist Oakland and his daughter Miss Alice Snape were hosted at a Park Avenue home by First Baptist members. He departs for Utica then Stockholm to attend Baptist World Allies. daughter Do missionary work in Seattle. stay about a week.

John Snape First Baptist Church of Oakland Cal First Baptist Church Alice Snape J. Q. L. Roberts Park Avenue First Baptist Snape Utica N. Y S. S. America Stocholm Sweden Baptist World Allies New Castle Baptist Church Seattle, Wash

Birthday Surprise Party for Mrs Lois Smith

About 15 neighbors gathered Friday evening at Delaware avenue to surprise Mrs Lois Smith for her birthday. The enjoyable event featured music and games, with many gifts for the honoree and refreshments later served by Miss Lillian Smith and Mrs C S Wirsing.

Lois Smith Delaware Avenue Lillian Smith C. S. Wirsing

Pattison Boyd Descendants Hold Milburn Reunion

About 50 descendants gathered at Milburn Grange Hall for the Pattison Boyd family reunion. Miss Alice McVay of Volant was elected president, Mrs Sara Axtell Miller of Sharon secretary, and Samuel Hettenbaugh of Volant treasurer. The next gathering will be the second Wednesday in June at the same hall.

Robert Sarah Pattison Boyd Milburn Grange Hall J. D. Boyd Mercer Alice McVay Volant Sara Axtell Miller Sharon Samuel Hettenbaugh W. W. Whieldon Alex Boyd New Wilmington Martha Frances Rogers Warren

Social notes mention Hartland group and upcoming hostess

Eph Hartland with Mrs Dane Hasson present at a gathering on Boyles avenue. Miss Sara Peterson and Mrs Dane Hasson helped serve. Mrs Louise Hunter, treasurer, to host on July 19 at Hillcrest Avenue.

Eph Hartland Boyles Avenue Louise Hunter Dorothy Bird Dane Hasson Sara Peterson Hillcrest Avenue

Marriage of Miss Adda M Houk and Lewis B Yoho

Announcement of the marriage between Adda M Houk of Moravia and Lewis B Yoho near Ellwood City. The ceremony occurred February 10, 1923 in Beaver Pennsylvania with Rev. Fulton officiating. They will take a deferred wedding trip and reside later in a newly furnished home near Ellwood City.

Adda M. Houk BE. L. Houk Moravia Lewis BE. Yoho E. J. Yoho Ellwood City Beaver Rev. Fulton United Presbyterian Church

Truxal Hosts Card Club Euchre Night

Mr and Mrs Fred Truxal hosted the N N Card Club on Englewood Avenue Friday evening. Four euchre tables played with high scores won by Mrs Evan Evans Percy Laverack and George Allen. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs George Allen. This was the last meeting until Fall.

Fred Truxal N. N. Card Club Englewood Avenue Evan Evans Percy Laverack George Allen

Newcas tle Business College Holds Annual Picnic Dinner

Students at the Newcas tle Business College held their annual picnic dinner at Cascade Park Friday evening. Garden flowers decorated the area and covers were arranged for 78 students and special guests. The evening featured dancing and park amusements as entertainment.

Newcastle Business College Cascade Park

Club Members Host Anna Richards for Friday Gathering

Music and social chat marked the M. A. M. club members visit to Miss Anna Richards on Waldo Street Friday. Refreshments were served with help from Miss May Richards. Plans were set for a park picnic supper in two weeks.

M. A. M. Club Anna Richards Waldo Street Miss May Richards

Picnic Dinner for Hershey Auxiliary at Presbyterian Church

Members of the Hershey Auxiliary at the First Presbyterian church plan a picnic dinner on Monday June 25 at the home of Miss Catharine Gibson on Youngstown Road. The committee includes Mrs R K Aiken Mrs Frank Smith Mrs George Long Mrs C F Mc Dowell Mrs Maurice McLure and Miss Caroline Haney.

Hershey First Presbyterian Church Catherine Gibson Youngstown Road R. K. Aiken Frank Smith George Long C. F. McDowell Maurice McLure Caroline Haney

Honoring Mrs Anderson at Adams Street Home Event

Mrs A W Anderson hosted a Friday evening gathering on Adams street in honor of Mrs Carl Anderson wedding this month. Guests enjoyed music games and a miscellaneous gifts shower. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Christine Houck and Mrs William Anderson.

Carl Anderson A. W. Anderson Adams Street Anderson Christine Houck William Anderson Joseph McKnight John Ulrich Lyle Heinbaugh J. J. Book William Kelley Earl Allison Roy White Sadie Anna McDaniel Nellie Speath Elsie Wolley Clara Anderson Ilena Waite Lucile Kelley Margaret Tanner

Edith Snyder Marries Clarence Smock in First Christian Church

Edith Snyder and Clarence A. Smock wed in a 10 o'clock ceremony at the First Christian Church officiated by Rev. C. M. Smail. The couple, unattended, left for a motor trip and will reside at 12 Lowry Street after returning. Edith is a stenographer at Grasselli Chemical. Smock works at American Sheet and Tin Plate.

Mrs Evans and Mrs Badger Attend Fayette Dinner for Wales Couple

Mrs John Evans and Mrs Henry Badger visited Mr and Mrs John Johnston of Farrell and attended a dinner at Mr and Mrs R O Davis honoring Mr and Mrs T William Hughes of Wales on their wedding tour. Forty guests attended the festivities.

John Evans Henry Badger John Johnston Farrell R. O. Davis T. William Hughes Wales

Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits and Travel

J B Jones of South Mercer street is improving after illness. Several residents plan visits and trips, including Mrs J D McCoy to Kane Pennsylvania and Mrs M A Warner hosted by Mrs R G Leslie. Numerous guests travel to New York City Erie Cleveland and abroad with family events. Dr J A Riley and Mrs Eva English visit, while weddings and commencements feature among the recent movements.

J. B. Jones South Mercer Street E. L. English Bessie Durant Bay Street New York City Bridgeport Connecticut Eva English Miss English William R. Hill East Reynolds Street Wheeling West Virginia Hill

Eighth Leonhardt Family Reunion Planned for July Fourth

The eighth annual Leonhardt family reunion will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Cham Klingensmith at Johnette in Armstrong county Pennsylvania on July 4 1923.

Leonhardt Cham Klingensmith Johnette Armstrong County

80th Birthday Honor for Miss Jennie Hill at Hadley

Miss Jennie Hill, long a Shenango township resident, was honored for her 80th birthday by her niece Mrs Ellsworth Hill at her Hadley Pennsylvania home on Friday. About fifty friends attended and the event featured social amusements and numerous gifts from guests including out of town visitor Mrs Anna Pearson of Moravia Stop on the Harmony line.

Jennie Hill Shenango Township Ellsworth Hill Hadley Anna Pearson Moravia

Miss Melvina Davis Hosts F G C Club Gathering

Miss Melvina Davis entertained F. G. C. club members Friday at her Electric street home. A miscellaneous shower honored bride Mrs. Jas. Cypher and infant gifts welcomed Mrs. William P. Wogan for her son Billy. Special guests included Miss Ethel Thomas and Miss Lela Lewis. Pink and white decor complemented refreshments as Mrs. Owen Thomas and Mrs. Ray Wilson assisted.

Melvina Davis Electric Street Jas. Cypher William P. Wogan Billy Ethel Thomas Lela Lewis Owen Thomas Ray Wilson

Daughters of Lydia Host Picnic at Cascade Park

The Daughters of Lydia of the First Presbyterian church plan a barbecue picnic at Cascade Park on Tuesday June 26. Dinner will be served in the grove at 12 30 PM.

Lydia First Presbyterian Church Cascade Park

Fuller ton Sharp families hold annual reunion on July 4

The Fuller ton Sharp families will meet for their annual reunion on July 4 at the Westfield grange hall, inviting relatives to join the gathering at the community venue.

Fullerton-Sharp Westfield Grange Hall

Ladies Scottish club Pic Nic Dinner in the Park

Mrs Ralph Shoaff and Mrs Chas Shoaff hosted a picnic dinner for Ladies Scottish club members in the park on Thursday evening. Twenty five covers were set and roses decorated the table. The evening featured amusements of the park and the next regular meeting will be with Miss Christine Greigs of Division Street in two weeks.

Ralph Shoaff Chas. Shoaff Ladies’ Scottish Club Christine Greigs Division Street

Willing Workers Class Plans July Cascade Park Breakfast

In Croton M E church Willing Workers Bible class met at Mrs Floyd McClelland home Dewey Avenue. Eighteen members attended with a business session followed by a social period. Plans were made for a July breakfast at Cascade Park with a July 19 meeting at Mrs Seth Nixon on Martin Street.

Croton M. E Floyd McClelland Dewey Avenue Cascade Park Seth Nixon Martin Street

Whiting Family Reunion Set For Edinburg Home

The seventh annual Whiting family reunion will be held Friday June 29 at the Edinburg and Pulaski road home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Whiting. A car leaving New Castle at 9:45 will meet attendees at Edinburg.

Whiting Lawrence Whiting Edinburg and Pulaski Road New Castle Edinburg

First Presbyterian Church Service Agenda

James A. Patterson is the pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 30 led by superintendent F J Mellor. Morning worship follows at 11 conducted by Rev H A Mosser of Crafton Pa. No evening service.

First Presbyterian James A. Patterson F. J. Mellor H. A. Mosser Crafton

Lawn fete at Legion Home by Women’s Auxiliary

A lawn fete will be held Wednesday evening June 27 at the Legion Home on North Jefferson street hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. Enjoy strawberries ice cream and cake to benefit a good cause.

Legion North Jefferson Street Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion

Minister's Wives Club Hostess Named

Mrs. S. B. Copeland of East Washington Street will host the Minister's Wives Club at her home on Monday.

S. B. Copeland East Washington Street Minister’s Wives Club

June brides bake bread of roads with first biscuits

A playful line suggests June brides gathering their first biscuits could fund or symbolize constructing better roads, using humor to link marriage blessings with civic improvement.

Man Fights Wild Wolf to Save Penny in Moline

Mr A Penny of Moline Illinois was attacked by a wild wolf and choked the animal to protect himself and a companion. The dramatic encounter ended with Penny unharmed and the wolf subdued.

A. Penny Moline, Ill

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Evan Hopkins John E. Beynon U. P. Choir Rosenthals Films E. M. M’creary Mathushek Tut N. Mercer St Greer Bldg Anna M’kibbin Wickliffe Manor Business College Hershey Auxiliary Snyder-Smock Ality Athletic Union Nainsock Thrift J. D. McCoy Kane, Pa M. A. Warner Mercer, Pa R. G. Leslie Moore Avenue W. R. Jones Woodlawn Sheridan Avenue Reese Thomas Harry Watkins Lyndal Street Rythia Cameron Sharon Wall John Kennon Summit Street James Dunning Agatha McCormick J. H. McDevitt A. M. Blimm Josephine Slocum Mrs G. G. Siizinger M. M. Frishhorn Cincinnati Mr. Frishkorn F. G. Frishkorn West Washington Street Frank Doerr Dorothy Croton Avenue Doerr Emma Didley Springdale J. C. Thompson Ridge Street Niagara Falls J. A. Riley N. J Dr. Riley Trinity Episcopal Church W. J. Offutt CO Butler KEDS Davis Shoe CO Herb D. M'Goun F. G. C. Club Fullerton-Sharp Reunion K. O. W. Club KODAK H. C. Warner Velox Roberts’ Millinery East Washington St Kodaker Metzler Mather Mather Bros. CO Jewelers E. Washington St New Castle, Pa C. F. McGivern East Winter
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