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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1924

Page

3

Club Calendar for Week of June 23

Local society editor lists daily club meetups for Tuesday through Friday including Kensington, Cosy 1923, Circulating Book, E. O. T., Arcadian, New Castle Hospital Guild, S. A. W., G. O. B., Larkspur, Y. O. A. Girls, and several picnics at Cascade Park and Park venues with names of organizers and streets.

H. W. McKee Guerrard Apartments E. O. T. Club James Hammond Superior Street Emma Graham Chestnut Street Arcadian Club Jean Sadler Winter Avenue New Castle Hospital P. C. Kelly Cleveland Avenue Komus Club Anna McCain Hoyt Block James Campbell Greenwood Avenue G. O. B. Club Norman Keefer County Line Street Joseph Hammond Larkspur Club Charles Rook Hamilton Street G. A. T. Kensington Park Y.O. A Butler Girls Cascade Park Gramada Kensington C. L. Hughes Lakewood Excel Luncheon Club T. C. Davis Wallace Avenue Alianza Kensington Ben Steinbrink Queen Sewing Circle Mary Harvey Beckford Street Linger Light Club A. C. Toringerk E. Club John Dennis Lyndal Street E. O. E. Club Evan Lewis

Bethany Lutheran Church Picnic At Gaston Park

One hundred members of Bethany Lutheran church attended their annual picnic at Gaston Park. Din and supper were served as races horse shoe pitching baseball and other games kept guests engaged. Prizes went to Betty McMillin Dallas Mumford Bertha Langdon Edward Raymond Dorothy Mumford and Kenneth Parkenon with John R. Martin directing the Sunday school event.

Bethany Lutheran Church Gaston Park Fred Robson Betty McMillin Dallas Mumford Bertha Langdon Edward Raymond Dorothy Mumford Kenneth Parkenon John R. Martin

Nidus Luncheon Club Holds Friday Home Gathering

Pers. Will Stritmater hosted a neatly set one o clock luncheon at her Neshannock Avenue home for eight members. Colorful flowers and music plus Kensington entertainment filled the afternoon. It was the last regular meeting until September with plans for a park breakfast on Friday morning June 27.

Pers Will Stritmater Neshannock Avenue Nidus Kensington the Park

Doty-Sherbine Family Reunion Planned at Coaltown Home

Members of the Doty and Sherbine families will hold their annual reunion on Wednesday June 25 at Albert Smith’s Coaltown residence. Transportation will be provided for attendees.

Albert Smith Coaltown

Miss Dorothy Wynder Weds Willis Shumway

Mrs. D W Ayers of North Lee avenue announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Dorothy Wynder to Willis Shumway son of Mr and Mrs Bert Shumway of Smithfield street. The ceremony was at Central Presbyterian church with Rev Francis E Reese officiating.

D. W. Ayers North Lee Avenue Dorothy Wynder Willis Shumway Bert Shumway Smithfield Street Central Presbyterian Church Francis E. Reese

Harris Wedding Reception Honors Bride and Groom

Mr and Mrs Leslie Harris were married on Saturday morning and honored at a dinner Saturday evening at the home of Mrs James Edgington on Nessannock avenue with Mrs James Harris as associate hostess. Covers for sixteen featured pink and white tones. The Harris couple were later entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs B S Seamons on Long avenue.

Helen Wynder Lewis Fuller Mrs. Shumway Mr. Shumway Grasselli Chemical Works Leslie Harris James Edgington Neshannock Avenue James Harris Harris B. S. Seamons Long Avenue

Highland W C T U Porch Party Opens Series

The first porch party of the Highland W C T U is Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. J. E. Wright’s Winter Avenue home. A short program precedes Kensington and refreshments. Ladies bring flowers for distribution during the evening in observance of flower week.

Highland W. C. T. U J. E. Wright Winter Avenue Kensington

Local couple's weekend trip to Canton and Sebring

Mr and Mrs Ben Lloyd of Winslow Avenue and Mr and Mrs Ron Ald Armstrong of Cunningham Avenue returned home after a weekend in Canton Ohio. They also visited Rev and Mrs D P Shafer of Sebring Ohio formerly of this city.

Ben Lloyd Winslow Avenue Ronald Armstrong Cunningham Avenue Canton D. P. Shafer Sebring, O City

Carnegie Library school commencement honors 38 graduates

Miss Helen R. Westlake of 509 Highland avenue attended the commencement in the Carnegie Institute lecture hall Pittsburgh. Thirty eight students were awarded diplomas at the ceremony held Friday, June 20.

Carnegie Library Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh Helen R. Westlake Highland Avenue

Gramada Kensington Weiner Roast at Lakewood Cottage

Kensington members plan a weiner roast at Mrs. C L Hughes cottage at Lakewood Thursday evening. Attendees should call 2574 R by Tuesday evening to confirm.

Gramada Kensington C. L. Hughes Lakewood

N H B Kensington Luncheon At Mrs King Home

Members of the N H B Kensington will be entertained at a one o clock luncheon Tuesday at the home of Mrs. E C King on East street.

N. H. B. Kensington E. C. King East Street

Butler Girls Club Picnic Planned at Cascade Park

Members and their husbands and families will attend a picnic at Cascade Park on Thursday evening as guests of the Butler Girls Club.

Butler Girls Club Cascade Park

Mrs H W McKee Hosts Circulating Book Club

Mrs H W McKee of the Guer ard apartments will entertain members of the Circulating Book club in her home Wednesday afternoon.

H. W. McKee Guerard Apartments Circulating Book Club

Queen Sewing Circle Meeting at Beckford Street Home

Mrs. Mary Harvey will welcome Queen Sewing Circle members at her Beckford street residence Thursday afternoon for a social gathering and small program.

Queen Sewing Circle Mary Harvey Beckford Street

Share Honors at Luncheon Bridge

Miss Lena Green hosted a luncheon bridge at New Castle Field Club on Saturday honoring guests Miss Sue Kelly of Vicksburg and Miss Angela Gleason of Cleveland Ohio. Tables for 56 featured Dresden toned centerpieces, with 14 tables in play for the afternoon entertainment. Out of town guests included Mrs. Robert Dickson of McDonald Pennsylvania and several others from Wellsburg West Virginia Sharon Ohio Cleveland Ohio Carnegie Pennsylvania Youngstown Ohio.

Lena Green Wallace Avenue New Castle Field Club Sue Kelly Vicksburg Angela Gleason Cleveland O Robert Dickson McDonald, Pa Rockwell Wellsburg W. Va

Afternoon Party Honors House Guest

The Misses Anna and Sara Rice hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering for their house guest Miss Mary Hill of Pittsburgh. Twenty Indiana Girls attended with music Kensington and a lunch served by Miss Dorothy Rice. Miss Lillian Andrews will entertain the Indiana Girls next Wednesday.

Anna Sara Rice Mary Hill Pittsburgh Dorothy Rice Lillian Andrews Crawford Avenue

Mrs Chester Reynolds Hosts Les Gates Dix Club Meeting

Mrs. Chester Reynolds of Fairfield avenue will host members of the Les Gates Dix Club Friday afternoon.

Les Gates Dix Club Chester Reynolds Fairfield Avenue

White Thompson Family Reunion Schedule

The White Thompson families hold their annual reunion at the grange hall on Frew Mill road on June 26. Members and relatives are invited to attend the gather.

White-Thompson Grange Hall Frew Mill Road

E. O. T. Club Gatherings Hostess Named

Mrs. Joseph Hammond of Superior street will host the E. O. T. Club members on Wednesday evening.

Joseph Hammond Superior Street E. O. T. Club

O M K Club Plans Picnic at the Park

The O. M. K. Club members have scheduled a picnic at the park on Wednesday. They will meet for al fresco dining and socializing, with details to be announced by organizers.

O. M. K. Club

Ki-Nu Club Breakfast at City Park

Members of the Ki-Nu Club will hold a breakfast at the park Thursday morning at eight o clock. The event invites all members to attend and start the day with a communal meal.

Ki-Nu Club the Park

Personal notices list visits and births across several towns

George P Jones leaves Tuesday for Washington. Mrs Harry Grossman of Prospect Pa visits her son Paul Grossman. Miss Heckman of Des Moines accepts a position here. J W Riggans announce twins born to George and Mrs Riggans. Eleanor Woods Lilian Grimm Gilbert Closon Paul Ohm motor to Cleveland. Paul Grossman Jr named after birth. Mrs Gaylord Long visits Cleveland. Anna McGurk leaves for Sault Ste Marie via Great Lakes. Elizabeth Harshaw Julia Smith visit Mrs W Grove. George Earnshaw and wife spend weekend with parents in Delaware Ave. J R Biddle Arthur Barnsley and Helen Kimmel motor to Chester W Va. C A Probst and J A Ray visit uncle William Smith in Cleveland. H J Griffith and sons Homer and Kenneth arrive for extended visit with Rev and Mrs HJ Buckham.

George P. Jones Moody Avenue Washington, D. C Harry Grossman Prospect Paul Grossman DuShane Street Heckman Des Moines Iowa J. W. Riggans South Front Street Eleanor Woods Lillian Grimm Gilbert Closon Paul Ohm Cleveland Paul H. Grossman Paul Jr Gaylord Long M. C. Propst North Beaver Street Anna McGurk Butler Avenue Sault Ste. Marie Great Lakes Elizabeth Harshaw Grove City Julia Smith Sandy Lake W. H. Grove Edison Avenue George M. Earnshaw George Earnshaw Delaware Avenue Robert Clark Wiggins Butler Esther Miller Greenville Julia Jones Warren, O Frank A. Hover Croton Avenue J. R. Biddle Chester Arthur Barnsley Helen Kimmel W. Va C. A. Probst West Cherry Street J. A. Ray Linesville William Smith

Aged Man Lorenzo Booker Dies at 85 in Ellwood City

Eldest resident Lorenzo Booker, 85, died at his home near Harmony Baptist church in Ellwood City today. He leaves several children. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2:30 PM from his residence with interment in Slippery Rock Cemetery.

Ellwood City Lorenzo Booker Harmony Baptist Church Slippery Rock Cemetery

Graduation Recital Opens 1924 Patterson Series

Rebecca Jane Garvin, contralto, headlined the first 1924 Patterson School of Music graduation recital on Saturday night June 21 in downtown studios. The program ranged from operatic arias to delicate ballads and novelty songs with Dorothy Whittaker on piano and Paul Browne Patterson at the piano for accompaniment. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. E. J. Haun and daughters from Cleveland and Miss Isabelle Smith of Youngstown among others. the audience praised Garvin’s tone, phrasing, and stage presence while Whittaker and Patterson contributed varied selections and supporting music.

Patterson School of Music Rebecca Jane Garvin Patterson School Dorothy Jane Whittaker Garvin E. J. Haun Dorothy Carolyn Cleveland Isabelle Smith Youngstown Maria Ellen Galbraith Philadelphia James Roberts Elizabeth Garvin Hubert and Erma Blyth Wampum

Dunlap Fund Continues Growing in New Castle

Public spirited citizens of New Castle again donate to the Dunlap Fund aiding County Detective J. M. Dunlap after the home explosion. New contributions total 18 dollars with donors including S. C. Alexander and Dr. B. M. Mott each giving 5 dollars and other small gifts. A miscredited 20 dollars to C. C. Cooper is reallocated to Keystone Auto company.

New Castle J. M. Dunlap S. C. Alexander B. M. Mott T. S. McAnlis Snebley C. W. Miner A. P. Thompson C. C. Cooper Keystone Auto Company

Girl Injured When Struck By Auto Near Canton

Bessie McCutcheon aged 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew McCutcheon of South Jefferson street Canton Ohio was severely injured Sunday evening around ten o clock when knocked down by an automobile driven by Bert Sinclair of 2710 Eleventh street N W Canton Ohio Her nose was broken and she was badly bruised about the knees and chest Her condition was reported as some better today Police report states Sinclair was driving out of a gasoline filling station on South Jefferson street when the girl ran into the car and was injured

Bessie McCutcheon Andrew McCutcheon South Jefferson Street Bert Sinclair Eleventh Street N. W Canton Sinclair

Disorderly House Raid Nets Four Arrests on Moravia Street

Officers Augustine Thomas and Moore raided the home of George and Mary Bensdish at 1519 Moravia Street on Saturday night. George Bensdish had sentence suspended, while Frank Lukavitch and Rudolph Passseng were fined $25 each as visitors and inmates.

Augustine, Thomas and Moore George and Mary Bensdish Moravia Street Frank Lukavitch Rudolph Passenging Geo. Bensdish

Trinity Episcipal activities and upcoming diocesan conference

Religious and fraternal notices outline St John Baptist Day services at Trinity Episcopal including Holy Communion and Daughters of the King outing at Cascade Park. Plans for the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Erie conference at Conneaut Lake July 7–18 are announced with sessions in Religious Education and Youth Work. Multiple church elections and meetings are listed along with Daughters of Veterans and Spiritualist Church events.

Trinity Episcopal St. John Baptist Daughters of the King Cascade Park Pittsburgh Erie Conneaut Lake Trinity

Laura Young Bible Class Meeting At Mrs Kocher's Home

Laura Young Bible class meets Tuesday at 2 30 PM at 919 Maryland Avenue home of Mrs J H Kocher. Mrs ID L Carr leads and Miss Annette McKee teaches.

Laura Young J. H. Kocher Maryland Avenue ID. L. Carr Annette McKee Tedcher

First Baptist Church Holds Monthly Business Meeting

The regular monthly business meeting of the congregation will be held Wednesday evening at 7 45.

Congregation of the First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church Section 6 Plans Friday Meeting

Section 6 of the First Baptist church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Lawrence Reed of South Bay street serving as hostess assisted by Mrs. Charles Huffman.

First Baptist Church Lawrence Reed South Bay Street Charles Huffman

Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Meeting Announcement

Sons of Veterans Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting this evening at 8 o clock in the hall at the city building. A report from the delegate will be read and refreshments served.

Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Sons of Veterans Hall

Woman's Relief Corps meeting at Sons of Veterans hall

The Woman's Relief Corps Louis A. Simon Post 100 of the G. A. R. holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening in the Sons of Veterans hall in the city building. After the business session, refreshments will be served.

Woman's Relief Corps Louis A. Simon Post 100 Sons of Veterans Hall

Ladies of the G A R hold Tuesday meeting

The Ladies of the G A R will meet in the city building Tuesday afternoon at 2 30. This regular gathering gathers members for local veteran affairs and social duties.

Threen Dinner and Picnics at First Methodist Church

The Mother's Circle plans a threen dinner Friday June 27 at 12 30 p.m. at Mrs J B Davis home Scotland Lane Stop 45 Youngstown car line. The Post Graduate class will picnic Thursday at Edna Gardner home. helpers with cars meet Harmony station at 6 p.m. Rain plan moves picnic to the church. Ida M Cribbs Memorial home Conneautville hosts conference day on Wednesday June 2. A picnic is planned for the Young Married People's class Friday evening.

First Methodist J. B. Davis Scotland Lane Youngstown Edna Gardner Harmony Station Ida M. Cribbs Conneautville

Third United Presbyterian Y P C U monthly meeting and events

The Third United Presbyterian and Y P C U announce a Tuesday evening monthly business and social meeting in the church. Preparatory services are Friday evening led by Rev. Ralph Neale of New Wilmington. Adult baptism and a Sunday service with communion on June 29 are planned. Daily Vacation Bible School runs Wednesday 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Parents and friends are invited.

Benjamin Franklin High School A. L. Johnson Chas. Fisher John Atkinson J. B. Abbott G. R. McClelland Board of Deacons Martha Hunter Frank Rudesill Third United Presbyterian, Y. P. C. U Ralph Neale New Wilmington

Second United Presbyterian Tureen Dinner Friday

The church announces a tureen dinner for the Young Married People's class to be held Friday at 6:30 PM in Cascade Park.

Second United Presbyterian Cascade Park

Epworth Church Ladies Aid Meet for Sewing

Epworth Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid Society will hold a Wednesday meeting at 1 PM in the church to sew. The mid week prayer service moves to Thursday at 7 45 PM instead of Wednesday.

Epworth Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid Society

St Johns Lutheran Plans Senior League Picnic and Society Meeting

St Johns Lutheran invites members to the Senior Lutheran League annual picnic Tuesday at 6 30 PM at Cascade. The Woman's Missionary Society holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 8 PM at Mrs J C Brown 206 Edgewood Avenue led by Mrs C W Herman Hess.

St. Jonn‘'s Lutheran Luther League Cascade Park Woman's Missionary Society J. C. Brown Edgewood Avenue C. W. Herman Hess

Evening gathering at Park Avenue home hosts leaders and teacher

Tuesday evening at the Park Avenue residence of Mrs. Ben Reed hosted by Mrs. Kyle as leader and Mrs. CC. W. Foulke serving as teacher.

Ben Reed Park Avenue Kyle CC. W. Foulke

Booster Class Meeting at Esther Bleakley Home

The Croton M. E church booster class will hold a regular business and social meeting this evening at Miss Esther Bleakley's home 470 Chestnut Street. Officers will be elected at this time.

Croton M. E Church Esther Bleakley Chestnut Street

Bethany Lutheran Ladies Missionary Meeting Notice

Bethany Lutheran Ladies Missionary Society to meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. U. S. Coehns on Beckford Street.

Bethany Lutheran Ladies Missionary Society U. S. Coehns Beckford Street

Daughters of the King Hold Picnic at Cascade Park

Daughters of the King of Trinity Episcopal Church plan their annual picnic for Tuesday June 24 at Cascade Park. A tureen dinner will be served at 6 o'clock in the grove.

Daughters of the King Daughters of the King of Trinity Episcopal Church Cascade Park Grove

Central Christian Boy Bible Class Meets at Price Home

Mrs Dean McCall teaches the Central Christian boys Bible class Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the Price brothers home. ElectricMidweek services are held Wednesday evening and Bible study Saturday evening.

Central Christian Dean McCall Price Brothers Electric Street

Mid Summer Day Lawn Social at Local Church

A lawn social is planned at the church on Tuesday evening at seven oclock. If rain occurs the event will be moved indoors to the church hall for the gathering.

First Presbyterian Society Meeting and Helena Auxiliary Gatherings

The Woman's Missionary society will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. S. E. McCleary on Willard Avenue. Helena auxiliary will be entertained Friday at the summer home of Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Book at 6:30 PM. Supper will be served Tuesday at the church for Hershey chapter members and families.

First Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society S. E. McCleary Willard Avenue Helena R. G. Book Hershey

Ellwood Woman Dies at 61 After Saturday Illness

Mrs. J Boggs, 61, died Saturday at her Summit Avenue home. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Dutch church with interment in the church cemetery.

Ellwood City J. Boggs Summit Avenue Dutish Church

Ucalite Bible Class Meeting Notice

Ucalite Bible class will meet. The schedule is not specified in the fragment.

Ucalite Bible Class

Cars Damaged Reported by R C Scheidemantle

R C Scheidemantle of 606 West Madison avenue reported to the precinct a vehicle damage incident. The brief notice provides no details on the time, location, or extent of the damage beyond the report.

R. C. Scheidemantle West Madison Avenue

Collision Report on Madison and Lafayette Streets

Police report details a two car collision on Madison avenue and Lafayette street. A westbound vehicle on Madison struck a northbound car bearing license 814-350. both vehicles sustained damage.

Madison Avenue Lafayette Street

Car Collision Recorded After North Street Closure

Frank Shock reports a collision occurred while backing from North Street due to its closure by North Mill Street paying job. He states his vehicle struck another car, details unclear and no injuries noted in this fragment.

Frank Shock North Street North Mill Street

License No 459-596 Comes Out of Alley Into North

A license number 459-596 emerges from an alley into North street, details unclear. The fragment notes a license or permit reference connected to a street location in a historical dispatch.

North Street

Harris Drives West in Eastbrook Collision

J Gordon Harris of 1113 Cunningham Avenue reported to police that he collided head on with another car traveling west on Eastbrook Road. The two cars sustained no damage and Harris could not obtain the other vehicle owner’s name or license number.

J. Gordon Harris Cunningham Avenue Eastbrook Road Mr. Harris

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