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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1932

Page

3

Alumni Party Planned by High School Reunion Committee

Moody avenue hosts the card committee for the High School Alumni reunion on Friday July 1 at the Cathedral. Fifty tables of cards, dancing, and entertainment will fill the evening with class groups seated together at 6 30 dinner. Notable graduates from class of 7 9 and earlier will attend in honored seats. Joseph Replogle and his orchestra will provide dinner music, followed by another band for dancing.

Albert Street Moody Avenue Bertha Dunn Jenkins David Boyles Kate Bowers Ol Pittsburgh Carrie Jones Marquis Charleston W. Va Marquis Lizzie Simpson Cubbison Paul Cubbison Mary Agnew Eva Donaldson Joseph Replogle

Deitrich Williams Nuptials at Bangor

A Bangor ceremony at the Methodist church united Rev. Rees T. Williams and Miss Jemima Deitrich in a Tuesday afternoon service. Rev. G Crawford of the local church conducted the vows.

Deitrich-Williams Bangor

Cambrian Club Ham Fry Postponed to July 1

The Cambrian club ham fry planned for Friday evening is postponed to Friday July 1. Members will assemble at Cascade Park for the rescheduled event.

Cascade Park

Patterson Howard Marriage Wednesday

A small Bethel United Presbyterian church wedding joined Miss Mary Patterson and Louis Howard with Rev. George Neill officiating. The bride wore blue crepe and the couple, unattend ed, hosted a pastel dinner for family followed by a reception for about 200. The groom works for New Castle Milling Co. the bride is a Mt. Air operator. They will live with Mary’s parents.

Bethel United Presbyterian Church Mary Patterson W. E. Patterson Enon Valley Road Louis Howard Harry Howard Mt. Jackson Road George Neill New Castle Milling Company Mt. Air Exchange

Kensington Breakfast At Cascade Park Hosts Plan Dinner

The N H B Kensington associates held a Wednesday breakfast in Cascade park grove with hostess Mrs George Stetson. A brief business period preceded a menu arrayed with rose bouquets and special guests Mrs Allan Porte Miss Helen Garrett and Mrs Mary Landis. Plans were made for a three course dinner in two weeks at Mrs Landis home on Garfield avenue.

N. H. B. Kensington Associates Cascade Park George Stetson Allan Porte Helen Garrett Mary Landis

G T E club closes season with card party at Mrs Price home

The G. T. E. club ended its season with a Wednesday card party at Mrs. George Price on East Washington street. Five hundred provided the evening’s diversion. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs. Chester Reed Mrs. Charles Richardson and Mrs. Earl White. Mrs. Carrie Kerr assisted with refreshments. Plans were made for a tureen picnic in three weeks with the members' husbands as guests.

G. T. E. Club George Price East Washington Street Chester Reed Charles Richardson Earl White Carrie Kerr

Forbes Sweesey Family Reunion Held at West Middlesex

The 44th Forbes-Sweesey reunion gathered 132 members at the West Middlesex homestead now Ralph Minner’s. A noon dinner preceded a business meeting led by Jim Minner after deaths of president Mrs. Ayres and VP Mrs. Forbes. Officers elected: President Jim Minner, Vice President Olive Hutchinson, Secretary Helen Green, Treasurer Frank Minner.

Forbes-Sweesey West Middlesex Ralph Minner Riley Ballard Ed Allen Bert Allen Helen Green George Staple Verdon Mitchell Edith Allen Jim Minner Thomas Ayres Thomas Forbes Olive Hutchinson Frank Minner Edith Stroble Bud Anderson Harry Green Myrtle Ayers Ann Allen Mary Hutchinson Will Hutchinson Bert Kegarise LeRoy Mitchell Harold Green Ethel Smith

Rodgers Jenkins Wedding Unites Lois Rodgers and Fred Jenkins

Mr and Mrs O A Rodgers announce the marriage of their daughter Lois E to Fred J Jenkins son of Mr and Mrs James Jenkins The ceremony took place at Mercer Tuesday June 21 at 2 30 pm officiated by Rev G Duncan Attendants were Miss Betty McKee and Jack Raymond Fisher The couple reside at 507 Leasure Avenue and plan their home there Mrs Jenkins is a Mercer High School January 31 graduate and was affiliated with Fisher Brothers Mr Jenkins graduated from Shenango local High School in 1928 and works at Shenango Pottery.

O. A. Rodgers Delaware Avenue Lois E Fred J. Jenkins James Jenkins Leasure Avenue Mercer G. Duncan Betty McKee Jack Raymond Fisher Jenkins Fisher Brothers Shenango Pottery Mrs. Jenkins

Minerva Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening

Mrs Arthur Gilchrist hosted a Wednesday gathering of the Minerva Bridge club on Norwood avenue. Mrs Joe Rick and Mrs Alfred Sadler won trophies in a card contest. A luncheon prepared by the hostess and her mother Mrs Shoaf ended the evening. New plans for a future party will be announced.

Arthur Gilchrist Norwood Avenue Minerva Bridge Club Joe Rick Alfred Sadler Shoaf

Birthday fête honors Agnes Ryan on eightieth year

Mrs. Agnes Ryan celebrated her eightieth birthday at 9 Beach Street with forty guests including Mrs. John G Keenem Mrs. Louis Walther Mrs. Catherine Ryan Mrs. Frank DeGarmo Mrs. H. E. Brun ton and Joseph E. Ryan. The event also marked the birth date of Mrs. Brunton. Old fashioned songs were sung and a late lunch followed. Mrs. Ryan received a purse of money and Mrs. Brunton received birthday remembrances.

John G. Keenem Louis Walther Catherine Ryan Frank DeGarmo H. E. Brunton Joseph E. Ryan Agnes Ryan Beach Street Brunton Ryan

Couple Honored at Lakewood Picnic for Jenkins

Dr and Mrs George Jenkins a bride and groom of recent date were honored by the G N club at a Lakewood picnic dinner Wednesday. A 6 o clock menu and decorated tables preceded a gift presentation. The evening ended with informal games and pastimes. The next club session is Friday July 1 hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph Campbell.

George Jenkins G. N. Club Lakewood Joseph Campbell

Gathering Honors Birthday Wednesday

In observance of Mrs. R. McAllister's 88th birthday a group of friends gathered for luncheon at the home of her son and his wife, Ward and 409 Leasure Avenue. The table featured a birthday cake with two letter eights and many flowers were sent by friends.

R. McAllister

Mrs Dukes and relatives enjoy Hasson park picnic

Mrs W T Dukes of Park Avenue traveled with her sister. Mrs Charles Lynn and son Jack of West Washington Street returned from Oil City last evening, visiting Mrs Lynn’s daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Wayne Phillips of Hasson. They were delightfully entertained and joined a picnic outing at Hasson park.

W. T. Dukes Park Avenue Charles Lynn Jack West Washington Street Oil City Wayne Phillips Hasson Hasson Park

Twelve Junior Guild members dine and golf at Cascade Park

Twelve members of the Junior Guild of St. Andrews Episcopal Church met at Miss Ann Hitchen’s Lyndal Street home Tuesday morning and traveled to Cascade Park for a breakfast outing. Special guest Delores Curry joined the group for a golf contest before informal hours. A church meeting Monday evening will plan a family picnic.

St. Andrews Episcopal Church Ann Hitchen Lyndal Street Cascade Park Delores Curry

Friendship Club Gathered At Fairmont Avenue Home

Mrs Louis DeCaprio hosted the Friendship Club on Fairmont Avenue with card games and a late collation. Special guests included Mrs Joseph Mangine of Cleveland and Mrs Nicholas Frasso. The next meeting is set for two weeks at Mrs Joseph Scrim on High Street.

Louis DeCaprio Friendship Club Fairmont Avenue Joseph Mangine Cleveland Nicholas Frasso Joseph DeRobbio Carm Sacco Joseph Scrim High Street

Cameron Family Holds 26th Annual Reunion at Liberty Grange

The Cameron family met at Liberty Grange on the Harlansburg road for their twenty sixth annual reunion on Tuesday June 21 with about 115 attendees. After dinner a business meeting elected James Cameron as president William Noggle as vice president Knox Gilkey as secretary and A H Cameron as treasurer for the ensuing year The next reunion is planned for June 4 1933 at the same location.

Cameron Liberty Grange Harlansburg Road James Cameron William Noggle Knox Gilkey A. H. Cameron

Ve-Ri-Ga Bridge Club Hosts July Breakfast Plans

Ve-Ri-Ga Bridge Club members met at Ann Fletcher's home on North Mercer street for a business session and a breakfast planned for July 10. Prizes for honors went to Mrs Clay Rubel and Mrs R G McCartney. Lunch was provided by the hostess with help from Miss Della Vaughn. The next meeting is set for Tuesday July 5 with Mrs Edward Frey hosting on Miller avenue.

Ve-Ri-Ga

Mrs Hannon Hosts 1923 S. L. Club Meeting

Mrs Jack Hannon of Front Street hosted the 1923 S L Club at her home with three card tables in use. Prizes went to Mrs P P Capito lo and Mrs Dennis Donegan. Special guests were Mrs Mary Geddess and Mrs Frank Cray. Lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs Edward Ryan. They adjourned and two weeks hence Mrs Lalley will entertain.

Jack Hannon Front St S. L. Club P. P. Capitolo Dennis Donegan Mary Geddess Frank Cray Edward Ryan Lalley West Madison Avenue

J F F Club Dance At Cascade Park In Grove Pavilion

Cascade park hosted a J F F club gathering at eight o clock with dancing in the grove and later in the pavilion. Special guests included Ruth Frutschey Marjorie Gailey and Grace Lobby. Miss Elizabeth McGoun of Lyndal street will host the next meeting.

Cascade Park J. F. F. Club Grove Ruth Frutschey Marjorie Gailey Grace Lobby Akron Elizabeth McGoun Lyndal Street

Leave for Mountains From Princeton Guests

Dr and Mrs John Q Stewart of Princeton University who have been visiting with Mrs Edwin W Crawford of Wallace Avenue and J C Libendorfer of Walma left this morning for the White Mountains where they will spend the remainder of the summer months. Both are well known in this vicinity having visited here frequently on various occasions.

John Q. Stewart Princeton University Edwin W. Crawford Wallace Avenue J. C. Libendorfer Walma White Mountains

Junior Ben Hur at Weingartner Home outing

A group of 35 Junior Ben Hur members gathered at George T. Weingartner’s Butler road home for an all day event. Mrs. Cora E. Horne and Mrs. Helen Harlan oversaw activities with swimming races awarding prizes to Geraldine Confer and Donald Fleeger. Other prize winners included Mary E. Schweikert Vera Sweet Helen Humme Jane Williams Norma Horne and Loretta Fleeger. Lunches were provided by organizers. Additional social gatherings are planned for the summer.

Ben Hur George T. Weingartner Butler Road Cora E. Horne Helen Harlan Geraldine Confer Donald Fleeger Mary E. Schweikert Vera Sweet Helen Humme Jane Williams Norma Horne Loretta Fleeger

Tri Quad Bridge Club Hosts Guests in Wilmington

Miss Virginia Hickok hosted the Tri Quad Bridge Club at her Wilmington avenue home on Wednesday evening. Special guests included Dorothy Hepler of Grove City, Mary Wilson, Esther Fisher and Sylvia Martin. Prizes went to Miss Martin and Grace Sankey. A lunch followed as yellow and white table decor featured. In two weeks the group will visit Lucille Emery on Laurel avenue.

Virginia Hickok Wilmington Avenue Tri- Quad Bridge Club Dorothy Hepler Grove City Mary Wilson Esther Fisher Sylvia Martin Miss Martin Grace Sankey Hickok Grace Lucille Emery Laurel Avenue

Eva Jane Sipple Birthday Party at Harbor Bridge

Mrs Clyde Sipple hosted Eva Jane Sipple's fourth birthday with a cake circle lunch for a group of little guests. Attendees included Mary Catherine Green Ruth Cox Grace Cifra Shirley Jane Potter Martha Cifra Junior McCamb Billy Cox Robbie Pinkerton Randall Potter Norman Wimner from Pittsburgh and the birthday girl.

Clyde Sipple Harbor Bridge Eva Jane Mary Catherine Green Ruth Cox Grace Cifra Shirley Jane Potter Martha Cifra Junior McCamb Billy Cox Robbie Pinkerton Randall Potter Norman Wimner Pittsburgh

Earnest Workers Guild Enjoys Bridge Night at Mrs. Clark Home

Members of the Earnest Workers Guild of Trinity Episcopal church met at Mrs. Ed Clark’s home on Maryland avenue Tuesday evening. After a brief business session, prizes were won in bridge by Mrs. Nellie Hewitt and Mrs. E. Clark. A table of Pokeano finished with Hilda Henderson receiving the token. A late hour lunch followed, served by Mrs. Clark with Mrs. Sopson. The next meeting will be at Miss Nellie Ingram’s home on Laurel Boulevard, hosted by Mrs. Ingram and Mrs. Robertson.

Earnest Workers Guild Trinity Episcopal Church Ed Clark Maryland Avenue Bridge Nellie Hewitt E. Clark Pokeano Hilda Henderson Clark Sopson

Warren Couple Returns From Brussels Visit

Mr and Mrs Carl Thoua of Warren Ohio came to New Castle to visit Mrs C M Thompson at 921 Marshall Avenue before returning home. The couple spent time abroad and traveled on the same steamship that carried Amelia Earhart Putnam back to the United States.

Carl Thoua Warren, O New Castle Brussels Belgium

Rabbi Grossfield Officiates Caplan Malasky Wedding

Rabbi Avery Jonah Grossfield of Temple Israel officiated Tuesday afternoon at the library ceremony for Nat Caplan and Mollie Malasky, both of Pittsburgh. The couple will reside in Pittsburgh.

Avery Jonah Grossfield Temple Israel Nat Caplan Mollie Malasky Pittsburgh Caplan

Whitacre Named Junior Intern At Allentown Hospital

Rolland J Whitacre son of Mr and Mrs A L Whitacre of East Washington street has completed his junior year at Hahnemann Medical College Philadelphia and received a junior internship at Allentown State Hospital Allentown.

Rolland J. Whitacre A. L. Whitacre East Washington Street Hahemann Medical College Philadelphia Allentown State Hospital Allentown

Spoon Club Guests Hosted By Mrs Ray Friday

Spoon club members will be received in the home of Mrs James T Ray at 133 East Wallace avenue on Friday afternoon at 1 o clock.

Spoon Club James T. Ray East Wallace Avenue

Corinda Phyllis Young and Ray Kenneth Hilliard Wedding

Corinda Phyllis Young and Ray Kenneth Hilliard wed in a June 20 ceremony at the Harlansburg Baptist church parsonage with Rev. A L Warren officiating. The couple departed for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls after the ceremony. Mrs. Hilliard formerly taught in public schools.

James R. Young Portersville Corinda Phyllis Ray Kenneth Hilliard F. M. Hilliard Prospect Harlansburg Baptist Church A. L. Warren

Bowen Couple Announce Daughter Helen's June 16 Wedding

Mr and Mrs Joseph Bowen of Mercer announce the marriage of their daughter Helen to David B Cosgrove son of Mr and Mrs D S Cosgrove of Wampum on Thursday June 16 at the Methodist parsonage Volant Pa The Rev Homer Thompson officiated A wedding dinner followed at the bride s home Then the couple left for a motor trip through New York They will be at home after July 15

Joseph Bowen Mercer Helen David B. Cosgrove D. S. Cosgrove Wampum Homer Thompson Methodist Volant

Ace-Hi-Bridge Club Meets at East Brook Home

The Ace-Hi-Bridge club held a Wednesday evening session at East Brook hosted by Mrs. Marie Stankard. Miss Ruth Patterson captured high honors. A lunch was served by the hostess with Mrs. Mabel Sickafuse and Mrs. Louise Patterson assisting. A future gathering is planned June 29 at Miss Dorothy Waddington’s East Brook home for a low mood party.

Marie Stankard East Brook Ruth Patterson Mabel Sickafuse Louise Patterson Dorothy Waddington

Two Bit Club Holds Cottage Picnic at Slippry Rock Creek

The Freemont cottage on Slippry Rock Creek hosted the Two Bit Club last evening with four teen members attending a picnic dinner. Activities included swimming canoeing and bridge and prizes went to Mrs J E Hutchinson Mrs Harry Reeder and Mrs Tom Moore. Next meeting set for July 6 at Cascade Park with breakfast hosted by Mrs E L Foster Mrs W T Saul and Mrs F E Hutchinson.

Freemont Cottage Slippery Rock Creek Two Bit J. E. Hutchinson Harry Reeder Tom Moore Cascade Park E. L. Foster W. T. Saul F. E. Hutchinson

Miss Katherine Ritchie Hosts S. B. Club Evening

Miss Katherine Ritchie entertained S. B. club members at her Can yon street home on Tuesday evening. Tables of 500 were played while prizes went to Miss Estella Wilson and Miss Anna Marian Critchlow. Rose Ritchie attended as a guest. A late lunch was served and adjournment followed.

Katherine Ritchie Canyon Street S. B. Club Estella Wilson Anna Marian Critchlow Rose Ritchie Dewey Avenue

Community Club Listings and Hostesses

A. F. F. club on Richelieu Avenue and F.T. A. Club on Mills Way, H. G. S. Girls Club with Astrid Nelson on Neshannock Boulevard, Alianza Kensington with Mrs. Frank Mansfield on East Brook, Luncheon Spoon Club with Mrs. James T. Ray on 133 East Wallace Avenue.

Francis Drake Richelieu Avenue F.T. A. Club Bert Parker Mills Way H. G. S. Girls Astrid Nelson Neshannock Boulevard Alianza Kensington Frank Mansfield East Brook James T. Ray East Wallace Avenue

Wedding trip unfolds after Bangor ceremony

D. O. Davies Miss Florrie Davies and Edward Davies of Waldo street join Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Crawford of East Washington street returning from Bangor where they attended the wedding of Rev. Rees of this city and Miss Jemima Deitrich of Bangor at the congregational church.

D. O. Davies Florrie Davies Edward Davies Waldo Street Ernie Crawford East Washington Street Bangor Rees T. Williams First Congregational Church Jemima Deitrich

Festival Crowd Appeal By U P C U Plans Friday Night

A notice invites 500 people to a festival presented by the U P C U and the Third U P Church Friday evening from 7:00 to 11:00 p m. Admission price is 15 cents. The event aims to gather a large community turnout.

U. P Price

Recitals Planned by Mrs E O Fankhouser Next Week

Mrs E O Fankhouser announces two recitals for the coming week. The first is Wednesday at 2 p.m. and the second Thursday at 8 p.m. in her home at 409 Crawford Terrace. A reception will follow the evening concert.

E. O. Fankhouser Crawford Terrace

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Methodist Church John Deitrich G. Crawford E. M. McCreary Monroe St BELL Home Service Bureau Tappan Stove Co Automobile Reliable Credit Corp Greer Building Doc Perkins Patterson-Howard N. H. B. Kensington Breakfast AT Park Jack Gerson Jeweler Penn Theatre N. Mercer St Metzler Rodgers-Jenkins Minerva Club Castleton Hotel Higgins Eugene McKinley & Frantz E. Washington & Mercer Sts Junior Guild Bridge Club S. L Weingartner Tri-Quad Bridge Club Interneship Bowen-Cosgrove Ace-Hi-Bridge Club Entertains Club Lydia E. Pinkham Reynolds, Summers & McCann NEW Canters Strouss Nelly Don Living Models Strouss - Hirshberg’s Tommy Smith Smith Mather Bros. CO Enna Jettick Boot Shop Brid Shion HTL
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