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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1910

Page

21

Picnic Dinner On Beisel Lawn By First Presbyterian Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of the First Presbyterian church hosted a lawn fete at Mrs. Benjamin Beisel and Mrs. Eliza McBride’s home on Wallace Avenue. About 50 members and guests enjoyed daisies and roses, a 3 PM gathering, then a 6 PM picnic dinner on the lawn followed by toasts led by Mrs. J. W. Taylor.

Ladies Aid Society First Presbyterian Church Benjamin Beisel Eliza McBride Wallace Avenue J. W. Taylor Men's League A. Bowman F. Fiershey Helena J. W. Biggerstaff Lydia Band Frank R. Woods Elizabeth McBride Highnited Presbyterian Church Sampson Boyles Avenue

Thursday Night Park Dance Draws About 90 Couples

Warm Thursday evening attracted a large crowd to the park dance with a guest list around 90 couples. Music pleased attendees and the popular diversion continued until 11 30. Guests included Mrs Marie Wilson of Aspinwall and Miss Constance Andrews of St Louis Missouri with attendees from Coraopolis and Pittsburgh. The next party is set for Thursday evening next.

Park Marie Wilson Aspinwall Constance Andrews St. Louis Coraopols Pittsburg

Baker family reunion at the Mercer homestead

The annual J. Q. Baker reunion took place Thursday at the old Mercer homestead with 34 attendees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lightner and family of South Mill Street, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pattison and son of Youngstown Road, and Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Lightner and family of New Wilmington Road.

J. Q. Baker Old Homestead Mercer Rerreves J. B. Lightner South Mill Street J. D. Pattison Youngstown Road H. F. Lightner New Wilmington Road

Epworth League Meets At Attorney Sheaffer Home

The Epworth League of the First Methodist Church plans a business session this evening at 7 30 at the home of Attorney Oscar Sheaffer, 160 Wallace Avenue.

Epworth League of the First Methodist Church Oscar Sheaffer Wallace Avenue

Sheehy Hoffmaster Wedding Planned for July Eighth

Miss Florence Sheehy of Newall avenue will wed Warren C Hoffmaster of Youngstown on Friday July 8 at 7 oclock in the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs John Y Sheehy. Helen Walter attends. Walter Gouseman is best man. Helen Yolton plays the wedding march. Rev R N Merrill will officiate.

Florence Sheehy Newall Avenue Warren C. Hoffmaster Youngstown John Y. Sheehy Newell Avenue Helen Walter Walter Guoseman Helen Yolton Burgettstown R. N. Merrill Mahoningtown Methodist Church

Pretty wedding at Depew home for Julia Lynn and David McDonald

Miss Julia Lynn wed David McDonald of Wampum in a Thursday evening ceremony at 8 at the Depew home, with Dr. A R Rich officiating. The bride wore a white embroidery gown and carried white sweet peas, aided by maid Drenna Moser of Cleveland. They plan visits to New York and other eastern cities before settling in Wampum after July 20.

J. S. Depew Superior Street Julia Lynn David McDonald Wampum Drenna Moser Cleveland A. R. Rich Epworth Methodist Church W. J. Moser

Pretty wedding at Hege home unites Miss Markert and Mr Bannon

A quiet wedding took place Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles M Hege on Whippo Street. Miss Jennie J Markert became the bride of Mr James O Bannon of Wampum with Dr J A Parsons officiating. The couple will travel to Serene in Wampum after the ceremony.

Charles M. Hege Whippo Street Jennie J. Markert James O. Bannon Wampum J. A. Parsons Serene

Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at Highland U P Church

The Highland U P Church held a strawberry and ice cream festival on the church lawn after the Thursday ball game. Electric lights brightened the event as several hundred guests enjoyed desserts served by the men, with almost twenty gallons sold and a nice sum raised for the church.

Highland U. P

V. V. Girls Honor Helen Rawlins With Park Picnic

The V. V. girls Misses Jessie Simpson Tempa Coulter Blanche Duff Clara and Ada Pitzer hosted a park picnic Thursday evening for Helen Rawlins who will move to Kansas City Missouri in a few weeks. A theatre party followed the dinner.

V. V Jessie Simpson Tempa Coulter Blanche Duff Clara Ada Pitzer the Park Helen Rawlins Kansas City

Miss Vera Horner Bridesmaid at Pittsburg-McAlister Union

Miss Vera Horner will be bridesmaid at the marriage of Miss Frances E. McAlister of Pittsburg and Mr. John S. Alexander of Cleveland. Miss Marian Reeves of Boyles Avenue will entertain the S. S. S. Kensington.

Vera Horner Frances’ E. McAlister Pittsburg John S. Alexander Cleveland Marian Reeves Boyles Avenue S. S. S. Kensington

Luncheon Held For 20 Guests At Tea Cup Inn

Mrs John Holt of Park Avenue hosted a prettily appointed luncheon at the Tea Cup Inn for twenty guests. Honor guest was Miss Mary Chamberlain of London Ohio, Mrs Holt's sister, visiting for the summer.

John Holt Park Avenue Tea Cup Inn Mary Chamberlain London, O

Wedding Trip for Rochester Nuptials Attendee

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Walker of Boyles avenue travel to Rochester New York to attend the wedding of Miss Ola Hull and Reed Walker located in Rochester New York.

Rochester W. H. Walker Boyles Avenue N. Y Ola Hull Reed Walker

Tea Cup Inn Supper Saturday at Tea Cup Inn

A community supper is held Saturday from 5 to 7 at the Tea Cup Inn located at 259fri tf. The event invites locals to share a meal and socialize in a cozy venue.

Tea Cup Inn

Large Reception For Trinitys Rector

To welcome their new rector Dr. D. E. 8. Perry and his wife Trinity church held a reception Thursday evening. Attorney and Mrs. H. K. Gregory received with the honorees. Music was the main feature with an orchestra, vocal selections by Miss Sara Dana Falls, and performances by the Gray brothers. Roses adorned the church while refreshments were served. The event was organized by Mrs. L. B. Mather, Mrs. Jared Hoyt, Mrs. David Roberts, Mrs. Fred House and Mrs. E. L. Porter.

D. E. 8. Perry Trinity Church H. K. Gregory Sara Dana Falls Gray Brothers L. B. Mather Jared Hoyt David Roberts Fred House E. L. Porter

Grah am Cross and Smith Families Reunion at Cascade Park

The annual reunion at Cascade Park honored Robert Smith’s 46th birthday with 41 relatives present. Officers elected: President John Graham of Butler, Secretary Charles Lotz of Youngstown. Committee members named. next reunion set for August 23, 1911 at Muddy Creek Falls with attendees listed.

Graham, Cross Charles Price John Dunn Perry Davies Viola Moore W. P. Smith Alice Smith Otis Smith

Miss Nona Leath Kepler Hosts Classmates

Entertained 1910 honors pupil Miss Nona Leath Kepler of McCleary avenue with about 50 classmates Thursday evening. Pink and white roses decorated the home with refreshments. Music was the main feature aided by Mrs. R. W. Hettenbaugh Mrs. J. P. Stevens Mrs. Nancy Bell and Misses Evelyn Norris Tillie McCleary Ada Stevens Helen Young. Out of town guest Mrs E M Kunz of Pittsburg attended.

Nona Leath Kepler McCleary Avenue R. W. Hettenbaugh J. P. Stevens Nancy Bell Evelyn Norris Till

Ben Greet Company to Return to Country Club July 6

The Ben Greet English players, praised for Shakespeare, will perform again at the Country Club on Wednesday July 6. The same attendance rules as the first show are expected, welcoming members and non members alike. They plan further plays including As You Like It Midsummer Night's Dream and possibly Twelfth Night The Taming of the Shrew.

Ben Country Club

Warner Hemphill reunion marks first joint family gathering

In Lancaster township on June 22 1910 Mr and Mrs Chas Warner hosted the Warner Hemphill reunion the first combined gathering of the families Nearly 300 guests attended a barn dinner with neighbors and friends Sacred music and a scripture reading by Rev Lewis Reiter Harmony Acknowledged attendees traveled from Wexford Wildwood Perrysville Chicora Kaylor Petrolia Butler Slippery Rock Sharon New Castle and beyond for a festive day.

Chas. Warner Lancaster Township Warner-Hemphill Lewis Reiter Harmony Wexford Wildwood Perrysville Chicora Kaylor Petrolia Butler Slippery Rock Sharon New Castle Valley News Zelienople

McKee Couple Honored After Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles McKee returned yesterday from their wedding trip and were hosted as honored guests at a dinner in the home of the late Mrs J L Snyder of South Bay street. Eleven guests attended with pink and white sweet peas adorning the table. Another 6 o clock dinner will be given this evening by Mr and Mrs W A McKee at Oak Park lodge before they begin housekeeping in Sharon on July first.

W. A.S. Club Stritmater’s Robinson's Grove Charles McKee J. L. Snyder South Bay Street Thursday Avenue W. A. McKee Oak Park Lodge Sharon

Twelve girls dine in grove kitchen at park

A party of 12 girls gathered in the grove park and prepared breakfast in a kitchen on the grounds. They served the meal at seven o clock with guests including Miss Gertrude Woodcock and Miss May Crawford of Beaver Falls among the attendees.

Gertrude Woodcock Carrie Mattle Hazel McMichael Marie MecNicholas Anna Mietterle Ruth Spencer Mayme McMichael Helen Feely Mabel Gier Mabel Kepler May Crawford Beaver Falls

Picnic Dinner At The Park Draws Local Guests

A Thursday evening picnic at the park drew the attention of Misses Kathleen Feely Bessie McCormick Alice Kirch Helen Travers Margaret Boyles Dorothy Barnett Mary Donovan Annie O'Donnell and Messrs Francis Winters Leo McDowell Matthew Young Paul Davis Joseph Travers and George McCollough who attended at seven o clock.

Kathleen Feely Bessie McCormick Alice Kirch Helen Travers Margaret Boyles Dorothy Barnett Mary Donovan Annie O'Donnell Messrs Francis Winters Leo McDowell Matthew Young Paul Davis Joseph Travers George McCollough

Current Events Circle Members Dine at Park Grove

Fully 50 guests and their families from the 1906 Current Events circle enjoyed supper in the park grove on Thursday at 7 o'clock. A delicious menu was served and many stayed for the theatre while others attended the afternoon performance.

Daughters of America Basket Picnic Set for Saturday

The Daughters of America will hold their annual basket picnic at the park on Saturday. Guests are expected from Ford City North Side Pittsburg and McKeesport.

The Daughters of America Ford City North Side Pittsburg McKeesport

Hoyt Family Home After World Tour Returns

After seven months abroad Miss May Hoyt and Frank Hoyt of North Jefferson street return home this morning. Their party included L. S. Hoyt and A. C. Hoyt who met them in San Francisco. They traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Noyes of Napa visiting Europe Egypt Ceylon India China Japan. They praise the trip but deem America the best country of all.

May Hoyt Frank Hoyt North Jefferson Street L. S. Hoyt A. C. Hoyt San Francisco Cal Frank Noyes Napa Miss Hoyt Europe Egypt Ceylon India China Japan America

Kensington group hosts social gathering in Leasure avenue home

Mrs Margaret Shields of Leasure avenue received the Taka Kensington members Thursday afternoon and offered them a delightful entertainment. A number of visitors were present and a dainty lunch was served. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs Harry Wilson of Leasure avenue.

Margaret Shields Leasure Avenue Taka Kensington Harry Wilson

Y W C A Silver Bay Club Plans Cascade Park Picnic

The Silver Bay branch of the Y W C A announces a Friday evening picnic at Cascade Park for its members and Silver Bay delegates.

Silver Bay Club The Cascade Park Silver Bay

Patterson Family Plans Sunday Visit

Mrs. T. A. Patterson with daughter Elizabeth and son Elmer of Wallace Avenue will spend Sunday at the home of Frank Patterson in Mt. Air.

T. A. Patterson Elizabeth Elmer Wallace Avenue Frank Patterson Mt. Air

Campers Picnic at the YMCA Park Next Monday

Campers from the YWCA plan a picnic for next Monday evening at the park with the group gathering for an informal outing and social time.

Miss Jennie Hammond Guest at Mammosa Girls Meeting

Miss Jennie Hammond of St Clairs ville Ohio attended as a special guest at a Mammosa girls meeting. The report notes her presence and the local interest in the event.

Jennie Hammond St. Clairsville, O

Miss Eleanor Stewart Social Closes Club Meeting

The home of Miss Eleanor Stewart on North street hosted a Thursday evening social hour with refreshments as the club disbanded until fall. Also noted is the Pittsburg marriage of Miss Anna Houston and Harry Woods, a city couple.

Eleanor Stewart North Street Pittsburg Anna Houston Harry Woods

Also Mentioned on This Page

S Society Beisel Sweesy-Forbes Sweesy- Forbes Sweesy Mercer County John N. Miles James Whiteford Erle E. P. Thomas E .O. Minnigh West Middlesex J. S. Pittinger Volant Thomas Ayers Belmar F. A. Hover W. A. S. Club Baker Reunion Epworth League Vletzler Mather Bros UW. E. Washington Sam Erbloom Trim Tillman Ven Bray United States Susi Penders Men's Finest Tde Lyman McDonald Markert-Bannon Trinity Graham-Cross-Smith Biles Washington St BEN Greet Breakfast D. of A. Picnic Hoyt Kensington Panama City Gorgona George J. Loughery Boston Water Co 'S Mellin’s Store North Mill Street
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