Miss Ethel Morrow Heads Booster Class
Members of the Croton Methodist Episcopal booster class met Monday for their annual gathering and officer election at Miss Esther Blakely's home. Elected were Miss Ethel Morrow as president, Mrs Roy Cummings as vice president, Miss Jessie Morrow as secretary, Miss Anna Kerr as assistant, Clarence Pyle as treasurer, and Mrs Frank L Doerr as reporter. A pirate event was planned for Cascade Park on July 8 with a committee led by Miss Anna Kerr. Refreshments were provided by Miss Lillian Armstrong, Miss Esther Blakely, Fred Beck, and Mr and Mrs Roy Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton
Anna Kerr
Sara Thomas
Esther Blakely
Florence Lovell
Lillian Armstrong
Fred Beck
Roy Cummings
Silver Anniversary Honored At Dinner
Mr and Mrs A Lowry Wilson hosted a pink and white reception at their Ray Street home for the silver wedding anniversary of Mrs Wilsons parents Mr and Mrs J G Walker of this city. Seventy guests attended including Mrs Anna Wilson Margaret and Amy Walker Joseph Walker and Sara Louise Snuffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lowry Wilson
Ray Street
Rochester
Anna Wilson
Margaret
Amy Walker
Joseph Walker
Wilson
Mary Leslie
Virginia
J. G. Walker
Weekly euchre party at K of C hall tonight
The weekly euchre party will take pare this evening in the K of C hall. Participants gather for games and social time in a local community venue.
Smith Knappenberger Wedding Announced
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ruth R. Smith and Rev. Harold Knappenberger, observed at St. Pauls Church in Delaware Ohio on June 18 after Ohio Wesleyan University commencement. Rev. Knappenberger, who received a B A, will serve in Sinclairville New York after July 30, while the couple will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth R. Smith
A. B. Smith
Warren
Harold Knappenberger
Vandegrift
St. Paul’s Church
Delaware
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan University
Knappenberger
Nurses Training School
Hamot Hospital
Erie
Sinclairville
New York
Mahoningtown Methodist Episcopal Church
Former Local Man Weds in Washington
Marriage of Nathan J. Cosel of Washington D C, son of Jacob Cosel of this city, to Antoinette Wollberg of Washington D C occurred at the bride’s home Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. Dr. Abram Simon presiding. The ceremony was witnessed by immediate family and a few friends followed by a dinner. Jacob Cosel from this city attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan J. Cosel
Washington, D. C
Jacob Cosel
Antoinette Wollberg
Nathan Wollberg
Abram Simon
Eighth Street Temple
One O Clock Luncheon At Mrs Butler’s Home
Graceful baskets of flowers adorned the luncheon at 1 pm hosted by Mrs B F Butler on North Jefferson Street The A C T class of the First Christian church prepared an elaborate menu for 48 guests Bridge and Kensington provided afternoon entertainment Mrs Butler to host another luncheon bridge on Thursday June 26 at her home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Butler
North
Jefferson Street
First Christian Church
Bridge
Kensington
Marriage of Miss Swisher and William J Hanna at Fourth Church
Miss Margaret Swisher daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Swisher of South New Castle wed William J Hanna son of Mr and Mrs Robert D Hanna of Morris Street this morning at 8 30 at the Fourth Presbyterian parsonage with Rev C M Junkin officiating. They left for a trip to Buffalo Niagara Falls and New York and will reside on Pine Street upon return. Mrs Hanna worked in the bookkeeping department of the P O Electric Co and Mr Hanna works for American Railway Express Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Swisher
Ralph Swisher
South New Castle
William J. Hanna
Robert D. Hanna
Morris Street
Fourth Presbyterian Church
C. M. Junkin
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
New York
Pine Street
Hanna
P.O. Electric Company
American Railway Express Company
Wesley M. E. Church Girls Plan July Ice Cream Social
A. R. C. girls from Wesley M. E. church met at Mrs. Norman Cox home on Buzz Street with ten members present. A business meeting set plans for an ice cream social on July 8 on the church lawn and scheduled a slumber party July 2 and a breakfast at Cascade Park on July 3. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother with rose buds as favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley M. E. Church
Norman Cox
Buzz Street
Church
Cascade Park
Anderson
Aida Erk Undergoes Serious Mastoid Operation
Aida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Erk of County Line street, had a serious mastoid operation at New Castle Hospital this morning. Her condition is reported as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aida
W. E. Erk
County Line Street
New Castle Hospital
1913 New Castle High School Reunion Plans
The 1913 class at New Castle High School set its reunion for Friday June 27 at Cascade Park with a basket dinner. About thirty members expect to attend, and the committee led by Miss Jeannette W Hutton invites any unteachable members to contact the listed organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle High School
Cascade Park
Jeannette W. Hutton
Boyles Avenue
Jeanette W. Hutton
Eleanore Miller
Glenola House
Edward Wilson
Ray Lutz
Burr Rodgers
Charles Cox
Leslie Brindle
Alma Wilson
Breakfast at Park Hon ors Miss Craig
The breakfast at Cascade park honored Miss Frances Craig of Butler avenue who is soon to depart for Indiana. About 12 guests attended with garden flowers as decor. Frances Larson delivered a recitation and Frances Craig with Magdaline Thomas sang duets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Craig
Butler Avenue
Indiana
Cascade Park
Frances Larson
Magdaline Thomas
Melvina Davies
Sadie Lewis
Frances Chappell
Ethel Thomas
Susanna Wendt
Mildred George
Pearl Kirker
Bernice Hoyland
Helen Bradford
Family Reunion Draws Descendants From Mercer and Lawrence Counties
Descendents and relatives of the Washington and Jefferson Davis and Houston families held a reunion at Cascade Park New Castle on the prior Saturday, June 21. Officers elected for the next year include President L. M. Titsler of Sharon and secretary Bertha Booker of New Castle. The oldest member was Grandpa Evans at 86 and the youngest was a two year old child of Mrs. A. J. Cook. Plans were made to hold next year’s reunion July 25 1925 at Mrs. Mary Houston’s farm near the Harbor bridge, half a mile from Hubbard Street car line, with many New Castle residents listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Houston
Mercer
Lawrence
Cascade Park
New Castle
L. M. Titsler
Sharon
Bertha Booker
Grandpa Evans
Jane Hammond
Margaret Hammond
Lawrence Park
J. W. Cameron
Jennie Cameron
Vivian Cameron
Callie Park
William Robinson
Maggie Robinson
J. D. Lyons
Elia Lyons
Mary Lyons
Wm. S. Park
Ella Park
Wm. Kelly
Rose Kelly
Lucile Kelly
Henry Park
Howard Payne
J. H. Booher
Bertha Booher
Thelma
Edyce
Albert
Ida Houston
A. L. Houston
W. R. McElwaine
Lillie McElwaine
Clyde Houston
Bertha
William
Alice
Howard
Wood
F. W. Robinson
Frank
East Glenaven
Youngstown
Marion Mitchell
West Middlesex
David Evans
Emma Evans
Elizabeth Evans
Willis Evans
Mahoningtown
Margarette Evans
Cal Redmond
Sharpsville
R. D
A. J. Cook
R. D. Mercer
Genevie Bartholomew
Lucy Thompson
Alf Davis
Tillie Cook
Nettie Crapentine
Charles
Charlotte
William Davis
Vin Davis
Adaline Davis
Niece Anna Lancella Honored by Miss Julia Colella
Mrs Julia Colella hosted a Monday evening gathering for her niece Anna Lancella celebrating her graduation from an unnamed institution. Guests attended the event and shared in the family milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Colella
Anna Lancella
St Vitus School Social Event Highlighted by Dances
The St Vitus school event ran from 7 to 10 30 with social time and solo dances by Miss Nancy Ross. Blue and white color tones appeared in the menu, roses served as centerpieces, and Miss Marguerita Braiucci assisted in serving. Read list includes Rosa Gallucci Hannah Biondi Mary Possilio Frances de Cubo Nancy Ross Louise de Cubo Congetta Biondi Josephine Viggiana Rose Christopher and the honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus School
Nancy Ross
Marguerita Braiucci
Rosa Gallucci
Hannah Biondi
Mary Possilio
Frances de Cubo
Louise de Cubo
Congetta Biondi
Josephine Viggiana
Rose Christopher
Community Club Picnics and Meetings at Cascade Park
Wednesday groups including O M E Club and Quilting Club hold picnics at Cascade Park. Circulating Book Club meets at Guerrard apartments with Mrs H W McKee. E O T Club hosted by Mrs James Hammond on Superior street. Arcadian Club with Miss Jean Sadler on Winter avenue. New Castle Hospital Guild led by Mrs P C Kelly on Cleveland avenue. Komus Club with Mrs Anna McCain at Hoyt Block. Ss A W Club hosted by Mr and Mrs James Campbell on Greenwood Avenue. G O B Club with Mrs Norman Keifer on County Line Street. Larkspur Club with Mrs Charles Book on Hamilton Street. Kensington G A T with Y O A Girls at Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
H. W. McKee
Guerrard Apartments
James Hammond
Superior Street
Arcadian Club
Jean Sadler
Winter Avenue
New Castle Hospital
P. C. Kelly
Cleveland Avenue
Komus Club
Anna McCain
Hoyt Block
Ss. A. W. Club
James Campbell
Greenwood Avenue
G. O. B. Club
Norman Keefer
County Line Street
E. O. T. Club
Joseph Hammond
Larkspur Club
Charles Book
Hamilton Street
G. A. T. Kensington
Park
Y. O. A. Girls
Young People Gather at Miss Laura Hills Home
A Friday evening gathering at Miss Laura Belle Hills featured music games and jokes. Vocal selections were performed by Miss Ruth Houk and John Yoho followed by refreshments served by Emma and Ruth Hill and Ruth Houk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Belle Hills
Ruth Houk
John Yoho
Emma
Ruth Hill
Hazel Rena
Carrie Hill
Mary Badger
Anna Hill
Mildred Aiken
Laura Belle Hill
Gladys Yoho
Helen Hill
Lou McHattie
Jeff
St. John
Hogue
Clarence Vaneman
Russell Glasser
Clarence Aiken
Chester Hogue
Benefit Dance Planned by Sharon-Farrell Groups
Sharon Farrell chapter of Hadas sha and Council of Jewish Women announce a joint benefit dance on Monday evening June 30 at the Buh Casino in Sharon Pennsylvania. A number of people are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon-Farrell
Hadassha
Council of Jewish Women
Buh
Sharon
Roe
Quilting Club Meeting Moved to Cascade Park Picnic
The Wednesday Quilting club plans a picnic at Cascade Park replacing the meeting with Mrs. Emma Graham of Chestnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Graham
Chestnut Street
Cascade Park
Ligo Family Reunion to be Held at Indian Run Home
The annual reunion of the Ligo family will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ligo of Indian Run near New Wilmington on Friday July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligo
Walter Ligo
Indian Run
New Wilmington
Ninth Whiting Family Reunion Set for July Fourth
The ninth annual Whiting family reunion will be held on Friday July 4 at the home of William Whiting near Edenburg. The event gathers relatives for a day of fellowship and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
William Whiting
Edenburg
Carr Reunion Postponed Indefinitely
The Carr reunion planned for Thursday this week has been postponed indefinitely, with organizers offering no rescheduled date yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Card club to meet at Mrs Arch McCaughan’s home
Mrs Arch McCaughan of Walnut Street will host the 1914 Card club members at her home Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch McCaughan
Walnut Street
Card Club
Card Party Postponed in New Castle Field Club
The Tuesday evening card party in the New Castle Field club has been postponed for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Laugh Awhile Bunch Shift Breakfast to Wednesday
The Laugh Awhile Bunch will have breakfast at the park Wednesday morning instead of Thursday as previously planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park
Thursdy
Entre Nous Club Picnic at Cascade Park
Members of the Entre Nous club will hold a picnic supper at Cascade park on Wednesday evening. The event invites all members to attend and enjoy an informal social gathering outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entre Nous Club
Cascade Park
Norris on trail of North Hill vandal
Councilman J. C. Norris hunts a person accused of dumping shavings on Hillcrest avenue. He has questioned several residents but not yet found the offender. Norris plans to continue the pursuit despite the heat, stressing the city will not be a dumping ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
North Hill
J. C. Norris
Hillcrest Avenue
Council
Two Permits Granted For Sanitary Sewers
J C Gilfillan Plumbing received permits to open Wilmington avenue to lay a sanitary sewer to 1103 Wilmington avenue owned by Day Realty Company. A second permit authorizes laying a cast iron pipe sewer to the Keast property at 1102 Highland avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gilfillan Plumbing Company
Wilmington Avenue
The
Day Realty Company
Keast
Highland Avenue
Want Ad Urges Readers to Buy Used Sewing Machine
An exhortatory notice promotes purchasing a used sewing machine via a want ad. It emphasizes visibility and ease of placing simple ads for secondhand goods.
Special Meeting Of Rachel Rebecca Lodge Degree Team
A special meeting of the degree team of Rachel Rebecca lodge No. 40 is called for 7 30 PM in their hall. Mrs Minnie Gehrkens serves as president. Regular Service Star Legion meeting follows Thursday at 7 30 PM in the city building hall with committee members for the September convention urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Rebecca Lodge No
Minnie Gehrkens
Service Star Legion
Tehir Hall
Y S B Section A to Meet for All Day Sewing
Section A of the Y S B class of Third United Presbyterian church meets at Mrs. J A Cox on Beckford street for an all day sewing session with a tureen dinner at noon. The Thursday evening regular meeting shifts to Mrs. Fred Moser's Beckford street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third United Presbyterian Church
J. A. Cox
Beckford Street
Fred Moser
Church Elders Call Special Meeting This Week
A special meeting of the board of elders is set for Wednesday evening at the church. The Fourth Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society will convene Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. C. M. Junkin on South Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society
C. M. Junkin
South Jefferson Street
Winnepesaukee Campfire Girls Meet at Home of Mrs Dean McCall
The Winnepesaukee Campfire Girls met Monday evening at Mrs. Dean McCall’s Long avenue home. Jack Fletcher led knot tying compass reading and flag tests, and taught bites of snakes. Six girls passed and Nellie Wood and Pearl Wheale joined as new members. A hike to second dam is planned in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnepesaukee
Dean McCall
Long Avenue
Jack Fletcher
Edna Emminger
Irene Armstrong
Milgred Mottinger
Helen Jones
Frances Gibson
Marie Nolte
Nellie Wood
Pearl Wheale
Second Dam
Radio Party At Miss Isabel Stewart’s On Liberty Street
Members of the Queen Esther society of Simpson Mission will be entertained this evening at a radio party hosted in the home of Miss Isabel Stewart on Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Society
Simpson Mission
Isabel Stewart
Liberty Street
Third U P Church Section C Meets at Eagleson Home
The Third U P church Section C gathered at Mrs. J M Eagleson’s East Washington street home Monday evening. After the business meeting a radio concert was enjoyed and refreshments were served. Mrs S B Copeland attended as a special guest. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
J. M. Eagleson
East Washington Street
S. B. Copeland
Croton M E Willing Workers to Dinner at Cascade Park
Members and their families of the Croton M E Willing Workers Bible class will be guests for dinner in Cascade Park at 6:30 this evening. A prayer meeting follows on Wednesday evening. Adults meet in the Sunday school room and Young People in the church basement. A special Epworth League Society gathering is planned for Friday evening inviting anyone interested in league work to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton M. E
Willing Workers Bible Class
Cascade Park
Epworth League Society
Local Social Notes Greet Visitors and Homecomings
Personal mentions include Miss Helen Allison leaving for Chautauqua New York and visitors from Pittsburgh Detroit Scranton Warren and Miles City with relatives in the city. Travelers explore Canada Niagara Falls and western sites before resuming jobs in Hollywood Salt Lake City Denver and San Francisco.
Taxes as Punishment for Industry and Thrift
A wry remark frames taxes as a penalty for being industrious and thrifty. The line critiques fiscal policy by implying financial burdens fall on diligent savers.
Great Doings at Boy Scout Camp
Special to The News from Boy Scout Camp Ken Nedy's Mills on June 24 describes the arrival of diverse scouts, early activities, and humorous incidents. Scoutmaster J. H. Gettig chased a captured black snake from an apple tree, while campers joke about vanity and pink paper. Meals were prepared by Mrs. J. Lee Calahan and Mrs. Ayers, snipes were hunted after dark, and a camp orchestra provided music before bedtime stories. Scout Executive J. Lee Calahan expects a record camping season in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy’s Mills
J. H. Gettig
Ellwood Troop No. 7
Gettig
Elwood
Vanity
Elmer Williams
Sam Fisher
J. Lee Calahan
Plaingrove High School Alumni Hold Third Reunion
Plaingrove High School alumni gathered for their third annual reunion at George's Grove on Thursday evening June 19. Twenty alumni from nine classes attended, with 1916 and 1918 graduates at 100 percent attendance. Officers elected were Arthur McComb president Herbert Book vice president Mildred Eppinger secretary and Wendell Shoaff treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plain Grove High School
George’s Grove
Iness
Arthur McComb
Herbert Book
Mildred Eppinger
Wendell Shoaff
Evan Stewart
Theodora McComb
Don C. Burns
Paul Palmer
Fred C. Hohmann
James Pollock
Wilda Stewart
Robert McComb
McKinley Blair
Helen Shoaff
Sara McComb
Blanche Shoaff
Jennie Graham
Lois Pollock
Gladys Heckathorne
Hugh Stevenson
Gladys Maxwell
Clarence Anderson
Seth Neely
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ethel Morrow
Euchre Party
Pipe
Kimball
N. Mercer St
Vernon-Owen
Orchestra of Hotel
Pitt-Erie
Grove City
Davis Shoe CO
Colt
Sandal Headquarters
A. R. C. Meeting
KODAK
Eastman Films
Kodak Store
East Washington St
P. S
Metzler
Breakfast
Miss Craig
ATM
Tonzam
Ligo Reunion
Whiting Reunion
First Christian
Board of Elders
Helen Allison
Marshall Avenue
Chautauqua
Ruth A. McComb
Moody Avenue
Charles Norris
Glenn Gygert
Norwood Avenue
William Fenton
Pittsburgh
Dorothy Haslam
Scranton
Frederick B. McAllister
Laurel Avenue
William Ellis
Croton Avenue
New York State
Henry McCreary
Sumner Avenue
Charlies Miller
Walter Jones
Dorothea
Julia
Warren, O
Frank A. Hover
Marshall Curran
Jack Leonardson
Canada
C. R. Sankey
Miles City
Mont
J. J. Ricer
Jackson Avenue
James Cole
Sheridan Avenue
Wilson M. Boyd
Edward Ellis
Fred Ellis
Akron
Anna Hopkins
C. Leroy Martin
Albert Street
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Mich
8. W. Freed
This City
John McCormick
West Washington Street
Hollywood
Cal
Universal Pictures Corporation
Salt Lake City
Denver
San Francisco
Bradley
Noavcos. Ec
Wwe
Hamilton Go
Kennedy's Mills
Plaingrove High School
Lady Mary
Maker's
Mark
Mather Bros. CO. Jewelers
E. Washington Street
New Castle, Pa
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