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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1925

Page

23

Miss Genevieve Cox Weds Wilford Shaw

A morning wedding at 9 o'clock in the Cox home united Miss Genevieve Viola Cox and Wilford W. Shaw of Mansfield Pa. Rev S B Copeland officiated with a ring ceremony as roses and valley lilies adorned the setting. The bride wore peach canton crepe and carried brides roses and valley lilies. Attendants included Gilbert Cox and Mrs Francis N Eakin. A wedding breakfast followed for immediate family. Shaw, a graduate of Mansfield Normal and Eckles College, is a mortician in Mansfield.

J. A. Cox. Beckford Genevieve Viola Wilford W. Shaw L. B. Shaw Mansfield S. B. Copeland U. P Gilbert Cox Francis N. Eakin Mr. Shaw Mansfield Normal School Eckles College of Embalming and Sanitary Science Philadelphia

Recital ends Patterson School music series at Washington studio

The final recital in the Patterson School of Music series was held Tuesday evening at the Washington street studio. Miss Florence Ellis and Miss Virginia Knox presented a joint piano program under Miss Virginia Patterson’s instruction. They offered varied numbers while Miss Patterson and Mrs. Paul Browne Patterson contributed three songs, drawing enthusiastic response.

Patterson School of Music Washington Street Florence Ellis Virginia Knox Virginia Patterson

Russell Neyman Wedding Offers Simple Home Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Helen Louise Russell and Donald Neyman was solemnized at the bride's Pine Street home with Rev. Homer Davis officiating. The couple, both local graduates, plan an eastern trip before residing with the bride’s parents.

Helen Louise Russell R. M. Russell Pine Street Donald Neyman Dell Neyman Scott Street Homer Davis Epworth M. E Neyman Grove City High School

Rev and Mrs McLean visit friends before mission departure

Rev and Mrs Philip J. McLean Jr of Aiken South Carolina arrived in the city for a brief visit with local friends. They recently married in May at Darlington and are en route to Seattle for the Northern Baptist convention before sailing for China to join the American Baptist Foreign Missionary Board. They plan summer conferences on the Pacific coast in August and depart this evening for the western trip.

Philip J. McLean, Jr Aiken S. C S. C. Lyda Meyer Avenue Howard Frew Moody Avenue McLean Darlington Seattle Wash Northern Baptist Convention China Mrs. McLean Nanking East China Mision Field American Baptist Foreign Missionary Board Pacific Coast

Girls fete Florence Davis before Universal Sanitary Pottery move

The Lawrence Savings & Trust club ladies hosted a 6 pm dinner at Cascade Park on Tuesday in honor of Miss Florence Davis who is leaving to join Universal Sanit ary Pottery. Red roses formed the centerpiece with guests Gladys Conn Myra McBride Naomi Masters Ellen Wood Amy Druschel Marie Pentella Anna Patterson Effie Leonard Jane Buchanan Yolande Small East McKeesport as the only out of town guest. After dinner park amusements followed.

Lawrence Savings & Trust Company Cascade Park Florence Davis Universal Sanittary Pottery Company Red Roses Gladys Conn Myra McBride Naomi Masters Ellen Wood Amy Druschel Marie Pentella Anna Patterson Effie Leonard Jane Buchanan Yolande Small East McKeesport

Class Picnic at Cascade Park by First Methodist group

Members of the Young Married People's class of First Methodist Episcopal church attended a Tuesday picnic at Cascade Park. Forty guests were served a decorated rambler rose tables, followed by park amusements. The hosting committee included Mr and Mrs CC Ed Brown, chairmen, with Mr and Mrs T M Pattison, H L Snyder, P S Byrne, and E C Bovard.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Cascade Park CC. Ed. Brown T. M. Pattison H. L. Snyder P. S. Byrne E. C. Bovard

New York Speaker at Quota Club Meeting

Dr J C Hale of New York City a Western Union executive spoke to about forty at the New Castle Quota Club in the Y M C A on Time and How to Make the Most Of It He compared life to an hour glass and noted the unseen future Former Dunkirk editor Hale attended as the guest with George L Mardis Western Union and Miss Katherine Wirsing Also a breakfast at Cascade Park followed by a wakeful 7 am gathering with Mrs Mildred Rodgers Mrs E C Heston and Mrs H H Rosenthal in charge

J. C. Hale New York City Western Union Telegraph New Castle Quota Club Hale Dunkirk N. Y George L. Mardis

Field Club Musical Thursday Evening

The second in a summer series at the New Castle Field Club is set for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The program features four piano numbers for two pianos with performers including Mrs. Patterson and Miss Patterson among others.

New Castle Field Club Presidium von Wilm Jr Paul Browne Patterson

Shower honors a recently wed Mrs War nock

Mrs William D Warnock was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs Jay L Reed and Miss Ethel Moore at the Reed home on Park Avenue Tuesday evening. Eighteen guests attended, games and sewing provided entertainment, and refreshments were served by the hostesses assisted by Mrs J Johnson Fisher Mrs Clifford Propst and Miss Helen Body. Baby rambler roses decorated the room and gifts were presented to the honoree.

William D. Warnock Jay L. Reed Ethel Moore Reed Park Avenue Eigh J. Johnson Fisher Clifford Propst Helen Body

Annetta Sankey Corbin Wed to Edwin J Switzer at Croton M E Church

Mrs J E Sankey Corbin of Plaingrove and Edwin J Switzer son of the late Mr and Mrs W D Switzer Fairmont avenue were married at Croton M E Church at 6 30 this morning Reverend D Ralph Dunn officiating The bride wore faun silk crepe with matching hat and carried bride’s roses A breakfast followed at J Bert James home North Bay street The couple left for a trip to Atlantic City Philadelphia and New York They will reside at 110 N Ray street until their new home at 221 Hillcrest avenue is ready Mrs Switzer has taught in city schools seven years at Lincoln Garfield and Mr Switzer works for Curry Lumber Company

Annetta Sankey Corbin J. E. Sankey Plaingrove Edwin J. Switzer W. D. Switzer Fairmont Avenue Croton M. E D. Ralph Dunn J. Bert James North Bay Street Atlantic City Philadelphia New York N. Ray Street Hillcrest Avenue

Lincoln man to spend three years in Ireland with relatives

Thomas McCormick of Lincoln avenue will leave Thursday morning for a three year stay in Ireland to visit relatives. He formerly ran a Fifth ward grocery. Sampson Moore, manager of the Elks home in Salem Ohio and former Vendome hotel owner here, will accompany him and stay three months. They sail Saturday on the Cedric.

Thomas McCormick Lincoln Avenue Ireland Mr. McCormick Fifth Ward Sampson Moore Elks Home Salem Ohio Vendome Hotel Mr. Moore Cedric

Myers Family Sixteenth Reunion Held at Morrison Home

The sixteenth annual Myers family reunion was hosted at the home of W. D. Morrison, drawing more than 200 friends and relatives to the gathering.

Myers W. D. Morrison

Dinner and elections lead to reunion schedule

Dinner was served at noon and a business session followed during which W. A. Shanor was elected president George Myers as vice president Mrs. W. D. Morrison as secretary and Press Myers as treasurer Talks by Rev. Harry Myers W. A. Shanor and William Myers were shared The next reunion is set for the third Thursday of June at the same location.

W. A. Shanor George Myers W. D. Morrison Press Myers Harry Myers William Myers Alumni Association Cascade Park Council of Jewish Women Miriam Cosel Esther Levine Ida Plant Minnie Edelstein Mollie Cohen

Mrs Cowan Honored At Farewell Party

Mrs Robert Cowan of Almira avenue leaves Thursday for a three month western visit. The Women's Bible class of Epworth Methodist Episcopal church hosted a farewell handkerchief shower at her home Tuesday with 34 guests. Music socializing and gifts accompanied the event as Mrs Cowan received a large bouquet and several handkerchiefs from the group led by Mrs M J Hamilton Mrs H G Vorhees and Mrs Claud Mc Michael.

Robert Cowan Almira Avenue West Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church M. J. Hamilton H. G. Vorhees Claud McMichael

Miss Davenport Honored at Whippo Street Party

Miss Daisy Frye hosted a Tuesday evening at her Whippo street home honoring Miss Melda Davenport who leaves this week for Blairsbor o Louisiana for the summer. Music came from Mildred Britton on piano and Fred Davis on saxophone. Refreshments were served by Mrs Edward Frye and daughters Charlotte and Edith Rey and daughters. Red roses decorated the occasion with Mrs Rey and daughters from Youngstown as the only out of town guests.

Daisy Frye Whippo Street Melda Davenport Blairsbore Mildred Britton Fred Davis Edward Frye Ferdinand Rey Charlotte Edith Rey Youngstown

Ellwood City Bride Weds Glenn W. Garwig at Home Anniversary

Miss Luella Blair daughter of Mrs Minnie Blair of S Mill street became the bride of Glenn W Garwig at the Garwig home on Spring avenue Ellwood City with Rev MacGeorge officiating. The gown was white canton crepe andattendants included Misses Gladys Blair and Jessie Blair. Best man was Homer Garwig. A wedding breakfast for 25 followed and the couple plan to reside at 613 Line avenue after July 10 following an extended lake trip. Local guests included Mrs Minnie Blair Jessie Blair Theodore Blair Mrs Fred Green and daughter Shirley Garwig Mrs Jennie McDonald.

Luella Blair Minnie Blair S. Mill Street Glenn W. Garwig E. A. Garwig Spring Avenue Ellwood City MacGeorge First Baptist Church Gladys Jessie Blair Homer BR. Garwig Garwig Line Avenue Theodore Blair Fred Green Shirley Garwig Jennie McDonald

Surprise shower honors Mr and Mrs George Price

Members of the L A B club hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs George Price at Mrs Charles Covert home on East Washington street. Mrs Covert served with help from Miss Woods as twenty six guests attended and presented the couple with many beautiful gifts. A centerpiece of pink and white roses complemented the setting.

George Price L. A. B. Club Charles Covert East Washington Street

Cowan Family Plans Westbound Auto Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Cowan of Almira avenue will depart Thursday morning for an extended automobile trip through the west with their family. They will visit their son John Regester at Puget Sound University in Tacoma Washington, where he serves as Professor of Philosophy. Plans include a visit to Mrs Cowan s father and brother Dr John L Steffy and Rev J Ss Steffy in Los Angeles California before returning by the southern route.

Robert Cowan Almira Avenue John Regester Tacoma Wash Puget Sound University

Mrs Hookway Hosts Social Hour Club Evening

Mrs James Hookway welcomed the Social Hour club to her home on Tuesday for an evening of music and needlework. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Miss Rhoda Hookway, a special guest. In two weeks Mrs William Owens of Cunningham Avenue will entertain at breakfast at the park.

James Hookway Rhoda Hookway Wiliam Owens Cunningham Avenue Park Bridge Howard Meehan Quanequa Club Crawford Avenue George Speck Oil City Hazel Mann Phoenix Ariz Butman Pittsburgh Schriner West Virginia Russell P. J. Meehan George Patterson East Street

Laura Young Bible Class Breakfast at Cascade Park

Twenty four ladies attended a morning breakfast hosted by the Laura Young Bible Class at Cascade Park. Honor guest Martha Coulter marked her ninth birthday with a purse gift from the class, and attendees called the event highly enjoyable.

Laura Young Cascade Park Martha Coulter

Happy Hour Club Guests Breakfast at Cascade Park

Members of the Happy Hour club will attend a breakfast at Cascade Park on Thursday morning at 7 30 o clock. The event invites club members to gather for the morning meal and social time in a park setting.

Cascade Park

VT. Club Dinner at the Park Thursday Evening

Members of the T. T. Club plan a dinner at the park on Thursday evening. The gathering aims to socialize and enjoy a community meal in a public space.

Luncheon Bridge At Local Field Club Draws 102 Guests

The regular Tuesday luncheon bridge drew 102 guests at 1 PM at the New Castle Field Club with an elaborate menu and decorated tables. Hosts included Mrs. George Winter and Mrs. Ray Robinson, and two bridge teams posted scores of 55,899 and 45,744. The next luncheon bridge is set for two weeks hence.

New Castle Field Club George Winter Geo. Long Ernest Stitzinger Ray Robinson

Birthday Gathering For Fred H Kay At Home

A group of about 50 friends met Monday evening at Fred H Kay s home to celebrate his birthday anniversary with music and social pastimes. Guests presented many lovely gifts and baskets of garden flowers adorned the house, as refreshments were served by Mrs Fred Kay and Miss Nora Kay.

Fred H. Kay Fred Kay Nora Kay

Arcadian Club Moonlight Supper Honors Miss Dorothy Hill

Members of the Arcadian club with their husbands and friends enjoyed a moonlight supper at Cascade Park on Tuesday honoring Miss Dorothy Hill of Pittsburgh. Park amusements and dancing followed an elaborate grove menu with covers for 14. On Wednesday evening July 8 Mrs Chester D Minick will host at Temple Avenue.

Arcadian Club Cascade Park Dorothy Hill Pittsburgh Grove Chester D. Minick Temple Avenue

Worthwhile Ken sington members visit Ms McConaghy home

Members of the Worthwhile Ken sington were guests in the home of Mrs. J. L. McConaghy on Lorain Avenue. Fourteen covers were arranged and dinner served at 6 30. Miss Nancy McConagh y was a special guest. After dinner social time included Kensington and chat. In four weeks a picnic at Mill Creek Park is planned.

Kensington J. L. McConaghy Lorain Avenue Nancy McConaghy Mill Creek Park

Fern Leaf Club Holds Meeting at Crowe Home

The Fern Leaf Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. William Crowe on Dewey Avenue. Needlework and chat occupied members as Mrs. Crowe and Mrs. Harley Crowe assisted, with Miss Sara Moore serving refreshments. Plans were made for a tureen dinner at the Park in two weeks.

Fern Leaf Club William Crowe Dewey Avenue Harley Crowe Sara Moore Park

Mrs Winifred Martin Hosts Friday Evening At Home

Miss Winifred Martin entertained friends with games and music on Friday evening. Dinner was served at six with covers for Edna Bartsch Virginia Martin Winifred Martin Grace Patterson Opal Martin and Master Giles Martin.

Winifred Martin Edna Bartsch Virginia Martin Grace Patterson Opal Martin Giles Martin

Mrs Donnellan attends Pittsburgh wedding of Agnes During and Edward Yost

Miss Mary Donnellan of North Beaver street spent the day in Pittsburgh attending the wedding of Agnes During and Edward Yost held this morning at the Church of the Holy Innocence in Pittsburgh. The bride is well known in this city and has visited here frequently.

Mary Donnellan North Beaver Street Pittsburgh Agnes During Edward Yost Church of Holy Innocence Pitsburgh

Social Evening At Mrs Zerner’s Home On Boyles Ave

Mrs Ruth Zerner hosted guests Tuesday evening at her Boyles avenue residence. Rooms were adorned with garden flowers as attendees enjoyed bridge and radio music, followed by refreshments served by the hostess.

Ruth Zerner Boyles Avenue Hosteas

Miss Virginia Duff Hosts Golden Rule Class at Rose Point

Miss Virginia Duff entertained members of the Golden Rule Class of the Second U. P. Church taught by Mrs. Dwight Conner at their summer cottage near Rose Point on Tuesday. The gathering featured bathing and boating activities.

Virginia Duff Second U. P. Church Dwight Conner Rose Point

Elaborate Picnic Dinner Served for Twenty Two Attendees

At six o'clock an elaborate picnic dinner was served and covers were laid for twenty two. The fragment notes a social gathering with a formal dining setup and a defined guest count.

Mrs L M Buchanan Hosts Les Gaies Dix Club

Mrs L M Buchanan of Delaware Avenue will entertain members of the Les Gaies Dix club in her home Friday afternoon.

Kensington group to meet at Mrs Hoover's home

1919 Kensington members will gather Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. E C Hoover on Winter Avenue for a social meeting.

Kensington E. C. Hoover Winter Avenue

Mrs. Sadie McCormick Hosts O. N. O. Club Evening

Mrs. Sadie McCormick of Butler Avenue will entertain members of the O. N. O. club Thursday evening.

Sadie McCormick Butler Avenue O. N. O. Club

Local society notes from Pulaski and nearby towns

Personal mentions list residents visiting, traveling, or visiting friends in cities such as New Castle Atlantic City Pittsburgh Norwalk and Columbus. Births announced for twin sons and a daughter named June Leen with travel plans and family notices included.

Birth of Doris Louise in New Castle Hospital

Mr and Mrs John Stoner of Chestnut Street announce the birth of a daughter named Doris Louise at New Castle hospital. Mrs Jennie Minick and son Gilbert of Pine Street depart for an extended visit with Mr and Mrs William Minick in Denver Colorado. Leroy Johnson of 1005 Marshall Avenue returns from the University of Colorado engineering school in Boulder. Mrs J E Wright of Winter Avenue and Mrs Marie B Wheale of Smithfield Street travel to Union City Pennsylvania for the Service Star Legion state convention. Mrs Frank P Andrews of Crawford Avenue leaves for Tacoma Washington to visit her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs John Rocester, then Los Angeles.

Atlantic City John Stoner Chestnut Street New Castle Hospital Doris Louise Jennie Minick Gilbert Pine Street William Minick Denver Colorado Leroy Johnson 1005 Marshall Avenue Boulder School of Engi J. E. Wright Winter Avenue Marie B. Wheale Smithfield Street Union City Service Star Legion Frank P. Andrews Crawford Avenue Tacoma Wash John Recester Los Angeles

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