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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
3
A town listings page details social events and gatherings across Tamaqua. It notes weddings at St. Marys church and various names and streets for society meetings, reunions, clubs, outings, and picnics scheduled through the week.
The Shamrock club meeting scheduled for this week with Mrs. Mary Geddes of Court Street has been postponed one week.
The G W C club meeting set for Thursday with Mrs A W Scott of East Washington Street has been postponed to Friday.
Cards announce the marriage of Marguerite Kaufman of Corry to William A. Boston of New Castle in a June 20 ceremony in Corry. The bride, a nurse from Corry Hospital, has lived with her sister Mrs. Gillis Falls in Park Avenue. The groom is with Carnegie Steel at Farrell, transferred from this city. They plan to reside in Sharon after September 1.
A Saturday dinner at 6 o clock hosted by Miss Ethel Moore of Park avenue celebrated the birthday of Miss Janet Hileman. Twelve covers were set with pink and white decor and a birthday cake featured. Hostess Emma Moore assisted. visitor Miss Ruth Moore of Youngstown joined after.
Miss Grace Glasgow attended the wedding held at the bride’s home with Rev. R. J. Bennett officiating. The couple wore formal attire and announced a Detroit trip before settling in West Middlesex. Several out of town guests traveled from Cleveland Pittsburg and Girtysville for the ceremony.
Mrs Mont McCleary of North Mer cer street hosts a theatre party for the J B club on Wednesday afternoon with members meeting at the Y W C A at 2 30 p m.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Harris of South Mercer street announce the engagement of their daughter Stella to Arthur J Brunton son of Mrs Louisa Brunton of West Grand avenue Their marriage is planned for the summer.
A circle of friends hosts a dinner at the Elks club this evening in honor of Frederick Paul Butz who leaves July 2 to attend Columbia University for a course preparatory to YMCA work overseas. He will pursue training before his overseas service.
Members of the VonDette Kensington will breakfast at the park Thursday morning. All members expected to attend should notify Mrs. John Bay or Mrs. H. W. Keagy.
Mrs J McGivern will entertain the Rita girls at her home on Winter avenue Thursday evening.
The Eastside Red Cross notes a class gathering Wednesday afternoon at 1 o clock in the Second U P church. All are urged to attend as the instructor will be present.
Personal mentions from Youngstown Ohio list relatives visiting Park avenue homes and Epworth League events in Edinboro. Families report sons and husbands overseas with the American forces and several locals welcomed home or notified of overseas arrivals.
Epworth Church schedules a Wednesday picnic at the park with games and supper from 6 to 7. Vesper service is planned for 8 pm. The Home Guards meet Friday at 2 pm with Mrs. C. G. Farr. Deaconess Guild also meets Friday at 2 pm in the Deaconess home. Ladies' Aid gathers Wednesday for a monthly business meeting and dues, and the Ladies' Missionary society plans a Cascade park picnic Thursday with noon dinner. St John’s Lutheran Missionary group holds an open meeting Tuesday evening in church parlors.
The Helena auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church plans a picnic supper at Mrs. E. A. Fenton with 4 30 start. Section one holds an all day basket picnic at Mrs. Harry W. White’s on Friday June 28. Section five meets with Miss Adda Stevens June 25. Truth Seekers class invited to Mrs. H. Fenton and Mrs. C. W. Fenton home June 28 Friday afternoon. Orange Ladies to Meet at McGounhil tonight.
All members are requested to be present to make final arrangements for the Orange picnic on July 12 at Kennywood Park in Pittsburg. Proceeds from the picnic will be given to the Orange Orphan's home.
The W C T U and L T L met June 21 at 8 p m in YWCA parlors. Mrs Ketler led devotionals and readings, Mrs Johnston led prayer for boys in service overseas, minutes were approved, and Mrs Biddle described the French orphan adoption. The union plans to keep the orphan this year and thanked officials for flowers and donations.
Mrs Johnston recalls how children in France kiss soldiers and present bouquets. The report notes 20 visits and 8 bouquets collected. PRESS SUPT. The Southside W C T U will meet Tuesday evening at Mrs C E Youngs home 1606 Hamilton street. All members urged to be present.
The Ucalite Bible class taught by Mrs. Foulke meets Tuesday evening June 25 at 7 45 at Margaret Paisley's home on East Park Avenue.
The 1916 circle will meet at the home of Mrs Noah W Elliott on Lincoln avenue Thursday afternoon.
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