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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1926

Page

3

Mrs Kurtz Marries C B Brinton in Hoover Heights Ceremony

Mrs Aieda Kurtz wed Charles B Brinton this morning at 10 30 at the Hoover Heights tabernacle parsonage. Rev D W Patterson performed the ring ceremony. The couple plan an eastern wedding trip and will reside on East Washington street upon return. Brinton works as a machinist at the New Castle tin mill.

Hoover Heights Tabernacle Frieda F. Kurtz Morehead Avenue Charles B. Brinton EF. B. Brinton Harrison Street D. W. Patterson

Minteer De Wick wedding unites New Wilmington and West Haven

Mrs Gertrude Minteer and Julius H DeWick wed at the bride’s home in New Wilmington Pa. The ceremony was before palms and peonies with Rev J R Neale officiating. After a dinner for 40 the couple left for Philadelphia then to West Haven Conn where DeWick works for Hall Org Company.

Gertrude Minteer C. F. Minteer New Wilmington Julius H. DeWick R. W DeWick West Haven Conn J. R. Neale Louise Thompson Akron Dorothy Minteer Meadville Thelma Mackey Pittsburgh Arthur Minteer Alta May Hawk

Butler Woman Announces Engagement Of Frances Zucherman And Leonard Reinhart

A Butler Pennsylvania dinner hosted by Mrs J Zucherman revealed the engagement of Frances Zucherman and Leonard Reinhart. Fifteen guests attended and Betty Ackerman delivered envelopes revealing the names. The couple plans a winter wedding with Mr and Mrs M B Reinhart among the guests.

Frances Zucherman Butler Leonard Reinhart Euclid Avenue J. Zucherman Betty Ackerman Cupid Frances Leona

Robert Smith's 62nd Birthday Surpriset at Home

Relatives and friends gathered Wednesday evening at Robert Smith's home to celebrate his 62nd birthday with a tobacco shower, music, and conversation. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. E. L. Mitchell Mrs. Bert Smith and Mrs. Stephen McBride. Notable guests included extended Smith and Mitchell families along with out of town attendees Miss Minnie Burke and Robert Cowan Sr.

Robert Smith E. L. Mitchell Bert Smith Stephen McBride Nobert Smith Jr Edward Mitchell Edward Smith

Bride-Elect Ruth Matthews Honored With Shower

Miss Ruth Matthews of Walnut street received a miscellaneous shower from Miss Florence Ward and Miss Eth el Peterson at Ward's Norwood avenue home. Four bridge tables were in play with gifts and pink and white decor. Edyvee Carpenter and Jane Young won favors. refreshments were served. The guest of honor will marry Ben Prosser of Euclid avenue this month.

Florence Ward Ethel Peterson Norwood Avenue Ruth Matthews Walnut Street Ben Prosser Euclid Avenue Edyvee Carpenter Jane Young Stella Rowland

Hospital Guild Euchre Night Hosts Five Tables

Five euchre tables were played at the home of Mrs. Thomas Vallely on East Washington street with New Castle Hospital Guild members in attendance. High scores went to Mrs. Jack Hannon and Mrs. James McGivern. Special guests included Mrs. Roy Merriman and Mrs. James Rock. refreshments followed. Mrs. Joseph Brown will host in two weeks.

Thomas Vallely East Washington Street New Castle Hospital

Viola Giering and Isaac Carney Wed in Youngstown Ceremony

Announcement states Miss Viola Giering daughter of Mrs. Lee Stetzer Youngstown married Isaac Carney of Leetsburg in a June 17 ceremony. The Rev Wettack of the Third Reformed Church officiated and the couple will live with the bride’s sister Mrs Pearl Daily at 2012 Point View Avenue Youngstown.

Viola Giering Lee Stetzer Youngstown, O Isaac Carney Leetsburg Wettack Third Reformed Church of

Linton Bailey Wedding in Mercer Pennsylvania

Mr and Mrs Richard Linton announce the marriage of their daughter Lillian to Reginald Bailey son of Mr and Mrs R A Bailey Maryland avenue The ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon in Mercer with Rev Duncan officiating They were unattended the bride wore blue silk crepe and a corsage of sweetheart roses They will reside at 920 Beckford street Mr Bailey is a salesman for Universal Sales Company and Mrs Bailey has worked in Dr J H Carpenter office

Richard Linton Pearson Street Lillian Reginald R. Bailey R. A. Bailey Maryland Avenue Mercer Duncan Bailey J. H. Carpenter The Universal Sales Company Beckford Street

Bride and Groom Honored at Leystone Drum Corps Party

Mr and Mrs Frank A Schetrom were surprised at their home by the Leystone League drum corps group and their wives. Guests enjoyed informal music and games and the couple received a gift. Dainty refreshments followed served by the ladies.

Frank A. Schetrom The Leystone Leagure

Hofmeister Family Reunion At Paden Home

The Hofmeister family gathered at R. W. Padens to honor Ralph Hofmeister visiting before sailing to Europe. A noon picnic dinner followed by games. Attendees included Mrs. Louisa Hofmeister and many relatives named Hofmeister, Reeder, Pitts, Nelson, Nicely, Paden and neighbors with their children.

Louisa Hofmeister R. W. Paden Ralph Hofmeister Europe Oscar Hofmeister Roy Hofmeister Charles Reeder Mabel Hofmeister Alice Pitts Edwin Hofmeister Clayton Charles Nelson Kenneth Glenn Donald Homer Nicely Florence Velma Zimeri Paden Viola Verni Claire Oscar Lee

Centennial club hosts Miss Granfield at home

Miss Teresa Granfield of Marshall Avenue entertained Centennial club members Wednesday evening. Five hundred was the chief pastime with prizes won by Mrs. Harry McCabe and Mrs. Harry Callahan. Mrs. McCabe of New Brunswick, N. J., was a special guest. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Helen Granfield. A picnic at the park is planned in two weeks.

Teresa Granfield Marshall Avenue Centennial Club Harry McCabe Harry Callahan McCabe New Brunswick N. J Helen Granfield

R. V. Club Picnic At Cascade Park

The R. V. club associates enjoyed a Wednesday picnic at Cascade park with Miss Virginia Burke as the sole special guest. The group spent the evening at the park amusements. Next week Mrs. Clare Hammond Jr. of State Street will entertain in her home.

R. V. Club Cascade Park Virginia Burke Clare Hammonr Jr State Street

Club hosting change for Monday gathering

Mrs. John Sweet of Warren Avenue will entertain L. A. B. Club members Monday evening, replacing Mrs. Frank Nolan who was originally listed to host.

John Sweet Warren Avenue L. A. B. Club Frank Nolan

Local residents to tour Europe on Transylvania and Ordina

Mrs. Charles Greer and son Millard of North Jefferson street leave this evening for New York to sail Saturday on the Transylvania for a Europe tour lasting until September. Miss Romain Clark of Crafton joins the group led by Miss Sara Marquis of New York. Miss Jennie Morgan of East Grant street and Miss Mary Pearson of Highland avenue depart tonight for New York to sail Saturday on the U S Ordina for the European tour, returning in August.

Charles Greer Son Millard North Jefferson Street New York Transylvania Europe Romain Clark Crafton Sara Marquis New York City Jennie Morgan East Grant Street Mary Pearson Highland Avenue U. S. Ordina

Contralto Miss Blodwen Lewis Visits Cleveland Roots

Miss Blodwen Lewis, renowned contralto from Cleveland Ohio, arrived Tuesday evening to stay with her mother Mrs W C Lewis in Shaw Street. She will remain until Saturday then proceed to Youngstown. She will sing Sunday at Shaker Heights M E church in a Masonic Commandery service following a Niles appearance. Accompanied by cousin Mrs Elizabeth A Davis of Butte Montana.

Blodwen Lewis Cleveland W. C. Lewis Shaw Street Youngstown Miss Lewis Shaker Heights M. E Masonic Commandery Niles New Castle Elizabeth A. Davis Butte, Mont

Sweezy Family Annual Reunion Held in Mercer County

The Sweezy family reunion drew 106 guests to the old Sweezy homestead in Mercer County on Wednesday. After dinner and games, a business meeting named officers including President Mrs. Rilla Ayres and treasurer James Minner, with future plans noting the next gathering on the fourth Wednesday in June 1927.

Sweezy Mercer County Rilla Ayres W. A. Hutchison Edith Strubel Lawrence County B. H. Kegarise Beaver Sadie Dabner James Minner Mable Hutchison

KE O T club associates hold in Mrs Mechling home

The KE O T club associates held a regular meeting at Mrs. Harry Mechling's East Washington street home on Wednesday evening. Special guests were Mrs. Marks and her sons Wilbur and Charles from West Newton. Prizes were awarded after games music and chat. Refreshments were served with aides Mrs. William Fulmer Mrs. Marks and Mrs. Jack Mechling assisting. A picnic dinner is planned for June 30 at the park.

KE. O. T. Club Harry Mechling East Washington Street

Arcadian Club Hosts Guests And Plans Dinner

Mrs Edwin Clinefelter and Mrs H Miller attended as special guests at the Arcadian club meeting Wednesday evening. Music and Kensington were enjoyed and pink and white refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Edward Clinefelter. On Friday July 2 members and husbands dine at Mrs L L Barnhart's home on Northview avenue. The next regular meeting in two weeks will be with Mrs Francis N Fakin of Maryland avenue.

Edwin Clinefelter H. Miller Arcadian Club Kensington Edward Clinefelter L. L. Barnhart Northview Avenue Francis N. Fakin Maryland Avenue

Friendship Club Hostess On Taylor Street

Mrs. E Casacchia hosted the Friendship club at her Taylor street home Wednesday evening with games and social chat. Mrs. A Verri assisted with refreshments, and the next meeting will be two weeks away at Mrs. A Verri’s Lutton street home.

Hadassah Card Party Draws Guests From Several Cities

Thirty two tables were in play at a Hadassah card party in Beth Sholom under the New Castle chapter. Refreshments and hand painted menus by Miss Yettabelle Rosenblum followed. A program of songs and dances by named performers entertained guests from Akron Rochester New York Pittsburgh Ellwood and Wampum. Mrs Max Reinhardt chaired the organizing committee.

Beth Sholom New Castle Order of Hadassah Hadassah Yettabelle Rosenblum Beatrice Jean Sadler Mary Louise Rea Elva Caplan Florence Weil Nell Brady Dorothy Patch Betty Rea

Surprise Birthday Party Honoring Mrs John Gillette

Opal Gillette hosted a surprise party at her home marking her mother Mrs John Gillette's birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs McClure Hartzell Mrs Alfred McConahy son Harold Mr and Mrs W E Gillette Arthur Ellwood City J M and Margaret Burton Mr Mathers Nebraska Joe Houk daughter Mae Herman Stewart Ruth Walton and the Gillette family children Opal Howard Doris Lulu Belle Ruth and Frances Roses decorated the rooms and music and social chat followed the gathering.

John Gillette Opal Gillette Bessie Houk Margaret Burton Ruth Walton McClure Hartzell Alfred McConahy Harold W. E. Gillette Arthur Ellwood City J. M

Portersville Church Class Holds Cascade Park Picnic Reunion

Members of the Portersville United Presbyterian church Young People's class gathered at Cascade Park for a picnic dinner and get together. One hundred twenty one attendees enjoyed a noon meal and park amusements. The reunion is planned as an annual event with the next held on the third Thursday of June 1927. Guests came from New Castle Porter-sville Saxonburg Youngstown Covenant Lake Butler Ellwood City and other places.

Portersville United Presbyterian Church Cascade Park New Castle Portersville Saxonburg Youngstown Covenant Lake Butler Ellwood City

Mrs Critchlow Hosts Larkspur Kensington Dinner

Mrs Floyd Critchlow of Francis Street hosted a noon dinner for the Larkspur Kensington club on Wednesday with 16 guests. Special guests included Mrs Clair Stitt Miss Clara Stitt and Mrs Charles Vangitto. The afternoon featured social chat and fancy work. Mrs Critchlow received a linen shower from the members and the club plans a gathering at Mrs William Donley on Pennsylvania Avenue in two weeks.

Floyd Critchlow Francis Street Larkspur Kensington Clair Stitt Clara Stitt Charles Vangitto Critchlow William Donley Pennsylvania Avenue

Cascade Park Picnics Highlight Local Clubs

Reading Circle of 06 and Ladies leagues gather at Cascade Park for picnics and social events. Members include Mrs. William Moody, Mrs. Eva Baker, Mrs. Ben Jones, Mrs. E. R Wimner, and others from Reading Circle, G A T Kensington, F G C Club, and L A B.

William Moody Reading Circle of Cascade Park G. A. T. Kensington Ben Jones Temple Avenue F. G. C. Club Cascade

Bridge Club Guests Dine at Miss Kathryn English Home

Members of the Bridge Club visited Miss Kathryn English on Neshannock avenue Wednesday evening. Music and bridge entertained guests Miss Helen White and Miss Alice Nelson. Dainty refreshments were served. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.

Bridge Club Kathryn English Neshannock Avenue Helen White Alice Nelson

Surprise Picnic Honors Hazel Brunton at Hill’s Beach

Members of the D O H club hosted a birthday anniversary picnic for Hazel Brunton at Hill’s Beach on Tuesday evening. Verna Walker was the sole special guest, and attendees spent the hours dancing. The next meeting will be hosted by Florence Good on Beckford Street.

Hazel Brunton D. O. H. Club Hill's Beach Verna Walker Florence Good Beckford Street

Dinner Honors M. D. Club At Mrs Mayberry Home

Mrs. W O Mayberry of Neshannock Boulevard hosted a six o'clock dinner for members of the M D Club and their husbands on Wednesday evening. Special guests attended the event in a decor themed setting with cut flowers forming part of the decoration.

W.O. Mayberry Neshannock Boulevard M. D. Club

Bay City Couple Hosts Evening Social Plans

Mr. and Mrs Howard Shoup of Bay City Michigan attended an informal evening social. Mrs Howard Mayberry of Neshannock Boulevard will host in two weeks.

Howard Shoup Bay City Mich Howard Mayberry Neshannock Boulevard

Elwilda Kensington Members Hold Picnic at Cascade Park

Members of the Elwilda Kensington and their husbands and families enjoyed a picnic dinner at Cascade Park Wednesday evening at six o'clock Thirty were present. Tables were decorated with cut flowers. Park amusements followed after dinner. Plans were made for the annual dinner on July 1 at the Eveready Inn with Mrs Clyde Thomas and Mrs P J Meehan in charge.

Elwilda Kensington Cascade Park Eveready Inn Clyde Thomas P. J. Meehan

Park Social Notes Highlight Hostesses and Dances

Miss Malvina J. Davies and Mrs Roy L. Nelson hosted a Monday dinner for the M. N. O. club at a park venue. Fifteen guests enjoyed a prettily decorated table, followed by park amusements and dancing. Next, Misses Agnes and Betty Griffiths will host at the park on Wednesday July 7.

Malvina J. Davies Roy L. Nelson M. N. O. Club Rele Agnes Betty Griffiths

New Castle Hospital Club Sees Music and Refreshments

Mrs. Lillian McCleary hosted members on Lee avenue for an evening of music. Refreshments followed with assistance from Mrs. Ella Shields and Mrs. Waltzer. The group will discontinue meetings until September.

New Castle Hospital

Local Couple Weds at Epworth M E Church

Miss Marie Layton and Ralph C. Keller were married at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Epworth M E Church with Rev. D. R. Dunn officiating. The couple resides in the city and plans future home.

Marie Layton Ralph C. Keller New Bedford Epworth M. 2 D. R. Dunn Croton M

Aiken Family Reunion Postponed After Death in Family

The Aiken reunion planned for Saturday June 26 at Cascade Park is postponed due to a death in John P. Aiken's family.

John P. Aiken Aiken Cascade Park

Personal Notices of Births and Visits in Local Homes

Births announced for Geraldine May on June 21 and Edyce Jean on June 11 to Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Moon and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cameron respectively. Local residents including Lloyd Jacob, Mrs. W Jenkins, Mrs. J Clyde Gilfillan, William Linton, and Amelia Maurey have relations visiting or traveling to Pittsburgh Detroit Belle Vue Allison Park and Euclid Avenue.

Lee Overmeyer Cascade Street Lloyd Jacob Sheridan Avenue Harry Warden Detroit Mich J. Clyde Gilfillan Clenmore Boulevard Sloan Bellevue T. R. Moon Vine Street Geraldine May Carl Cameron Fast Washington Street Edyce Jean William Smith Youngstown Harry Steiner Euclid Avenue

Local residents plan several regional trips this week

E B Maurey begins a six week journey to Philadelphia New York and Atlantic City. Mrs Charles Douglas and others motor to Youngstown Ohio for a day trip. Alderman Walter Hamilton and family depart for Buffalo for a few days with relatives. James H Stewart and Mrs John Stewart return home from Harrisburg and Lebanon visits. O V Wilson and Prof R F Conway and family depart for a multi city auto trip to Baltimore Philadelphia Washington and New York. Prof Conway stays in New York for postgraduate study as he recovers from a recent injury.

E. B. Maurey Philadelphia New York Atlantic City Charles Douglas John Sweet Norman McKee James McCullough John Martacher Youngstown Ohio Douglas Alderman Walter Hamilton Lewis C. B. Hamilton Buffalo John Quincy Stewart Harrisburg James H. Stewart Lebanon E. D. Crawford Wallace Avenue Stewart O. V. Wilson R. F. Conway Maxine Park Avenue Baltimore Washington Prof Conway Columbia University

Injured Boy Remains Delirious After Playground Accident

William Bucci of Arlington Avenue was critically injured Tuesday night at Gaston Park playgrounds and remained in serious condition at New Castle hospital today. Officer Thomas Lynch said he went to obtain a statement if possible.

William Bucci Arlington Avenue Gaston Park New Castle Hospital Thomas Lynch

Minor Crash Report Involving Local Driver

John Logan of 596 Riverview Avenue reported a westbound collision at Division street and Jefferson street. He said a car with license R 50 395 struck his truck causing damage. The rest of the text urges vacation planning.

John Logan Riverview Avenue Division Street Jefferson Street

Regent to Give Souvenirs and 10c Program for Kiddies

The Regent will distribute beautiful souvenirs for boys and girls on tomorrow and Saturday afternoon. Girls receive pretty dolls while boys receive other keepsakes. A large program of fine pictures and admission priced at 10 cents completes the family entertainment.

Regent

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