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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1930

Page

3

Marriage Announced of Local Interest

Mr and Mrs W V Fielding announce the marriage of their granddaughter Helen D Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Shannon Smith of Birmingham Alabama to avid Wright son of Mr and Mrs James E Wright of Waynesboro Pa The wedding was held in Pennsylvania on June 13 Mrs Wright is a New Castle High School graduate 1929 and the Wrights will live at 449 Winter Ave The Wrights are graduates of Waynesboro High School and Penn State College and he worked with the State Agricultural Extension Association of Pennsylvania Also noted is a birthday gathering for Walter Majors at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Majors on Croton Ave with guests and dances and special programs by Betty Davis Catherine Opener

W. V. Fielding Winter Avenue Helen D. Smith Shannon Smith Birmingham Alabaravid F. Wright James E. Wright O’ Wayr Wright New Castle Wriel Waynesboro High School Penn State Colece State Agricultural Extension Association of Pennsylva W. A. Majors Croton Avenue Walter Majors Klingensmith Betty Davis Etta Clark Gloria Anderson Ruth Elberson Claire Elberson Jean Taylor Lillian Wink Margaret Majors Jean Davis Richard Anderson Robert Davis Henry Cartwright Harry McCracken John Davies Burton Majors Mrs. Majors Catherine Ppner

Smith Miles Reunion Plans Held at Neshannock Falls Park

The eighth annual Smith Miles reunion is set for Saturday August 23 at Neshannock Falls Park. Officers elected include R C Smith as president Cyrus Miles as vice president Delilah Smith as treasurer Myrtle McBride as secretary W J Smith as chairman and committee members Mrs R C Smith Thomas Miles Mrs Sylvester Sayers with many others handling grounds music reporter and tables.

Smith-Miles Neshannock Falls Park R. C. Smith Cyrus Miles Delilah Smith Myrtle McBride W. J. Smith Thomas Miles Sylvester Sayers Stephen McBride E. L. Mitchell

Birthday surprise for Mrs Clarke by 25 relatives

Mrs. J. W. Clarke of 628 South Bay street received a birthday surprise from 25 relatives. A six o'clock dinner preceded a pleasant social evening during which she was presented with a fine gift.

J. W. Clarke South Bay Street Clarke

Aiken Families 15th Reunion Set for Cascade Park

The 15th annual Aiken families reunion will take place at Cascade Park on Saturday June 28. Dinner will be served in the grove at 12 o clock.

Cascade Park Grove

Farewell Shower for Lawheads Before Georgia Move

The W C B class of Wesley M E church hosted a farewell shower for Mr. and Mrs. Birt Lawhead of West Washington street as they depart New Castle for Georgia. Guests enjoyed lunch and expressed best wishes for a safe trip and good health. Mrs C J Baker presented a gift on behalf of the class.

Birt Lawhead West Washington Street Georgia Wesley M. E. Church C. J. Baker

Central Presbyterian class holds Dixie Inn picnic

Members of the Teacher Training Class of the Central Presbyterian Sunday School led by Mrs. Geo W Conway attended a Monday evening picnic at Dixie Inn on Butler Road. Attending were Ruth Forrest Geraldine Fry Helen Haines Eleanor Lowery Lorena Mulholland Opal Rodgers Martha Swisher Sallie Swisher John Thompson and Clyde Davidson with Gladys Lewis as a special guest. A committee of Geraldine Fry and Martha Swisher organized the event which was described as very enjoyable.

Central Presbyterian Sunday School Geo. W. Conway Dixie Inn Butler Road Ruth Forrest Geraldine Fry Helen Haines Eleanor Lowery Lorena Mulholland Opal Rodgers Martha Swisher Sallie Swisher John Thompson Clyde Davidson Gladys Lewis

Leonhardt Family Reunion Planned At Old Homestead

Members of the Leonhardt reunion gather Friday July 4 at the old Leonhardt homestead on Old Wurtemburg and Harlansburg road to share a picnic dinner at noon and supper at 6. Officers include president William H. Walton secretary Naomi R. Leonhardt and treasurer Norris Leigtht ner.

Leonhardt Charles F. Leonhardt Wurtemburg Harlansburg William H. Walton Naomi R. Leonhardt Norris Leigthtner

Birthday honor for Miss Janet Kissinger hosted by Bowers and Ringer

Mrs. Frances J. Bowers and Mrs. E. B. Ringer of North street entertained a group Monday evening for the birthday anniversary of Miss Janet Kissinger. The guests enjoyed a pleasant evening and a delicious lunch was served at a festively set table.

Frances J. Bowers E. B. Ringer North Street Janet Kissinger

Executive board meeting of New Castle Coun cil chapter

Members of the executive board of the New Castle Chapter of the Council of Jewish Women will meet at the home of president Mrs. B. Kline 406 East Wallace avenue Wednesday afternoon.

New Castle The Council of Jewish We B. Kline East Wallace Avenue

Meeting Postponed for S. L. Club in 1923

The S. L. Club gathering at Mrs. Chas. Hannon’s East Maine Street home, scheduled for Wednesday, is postponed for two weeks.

S. L Chas. Hannon East Maine Street

Bailey Anniversary Honored At Leasure Avenue Home

A fourth wedding anniversary was celebrated Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Reginald Bailey Jr on Leasure Avenue. Guests enjoyed card games and a luncheon served by Mrs Bailey with help from Mrs Georgia Sisley and Mrs Gilbert Cox. Pastel decor and small bouquets graced the event and guests presented gifts to the honorees.

Reginald Bailey Jr Leasure Avenue Bailey Georgia Sisley Gilbert Cox

Wallace Williams Marriage Announced

Mr and Mrs Edwin Williams of Hillcrest avenue announce the marriage of their son Clifford B to Dorothy Gertrude Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs David A Wallace of Chicago NJ. The wedding was May 28 1930. The couple will reside in Akron Ohio where Clifford is auditor for Goodyear Rubber Company.

Edwin Williams Hillcrest Avenue Clifford B Dorothy Gertrude Wallace David A. Wallace Chicago Wiliams Akron Goodyear Rubber Company

Women’s Missionary Tea at Third United Presbyterian

The Women’s Missionary group invites all church ladies to a silver tea Wednesday from 2 to 5 p m. Crests are requested. Program includes vocal duets by Carolyn Book and Kathryn Hopper, piano solos by Mrs. Charles Harris and Margaret Leslie, readings by Edith Pattison and Mrs. John Hocker, instrumental duets by Gilbert Colnor and Elmer Gorman, plus Billy McKnight and Kathryn Newberry.

Third United Presbyterian Church Carolyn Book Kathryn Hopper Charles Harris Edith Pattison Gilbert Colnor Oliver Theophilus Elizabeth Eakin Agnes O'Niell Harry Thomas Margaret Leslie Reading John Hocker Elmer Gorman Billy McKnight Kathryn Newberry

O U T Club Plans July Picnic After Saturday Meeting

The O U T Club met at Mrs. M S Hanna's home on Hart Street with 20 members present. Plans were made for a July 6 picnic. Arrangements are led by Jack Grittie Si Hanna and Albert O Loughlin. Peggy Chill and Edward Coyne won prizes in cards and pedro. A lunch was served by Mrs. Raymond and Mrs. Coyne.

E O. U. T Club O. U. T. Club M. S. Hanna Hart Street Jack Grittie Si Hanna Albert O'Loughlin Pedro Peggy Chill Edward Coyne Mrs. Raymond Mrs. Coyne

Daughters of Lydia Hold Annual Silver Tea at Royce Home

Associate members of the Daughters of Lydia of the First Presbyterian church held their annual silver tea on a Saturday afternoon at Mrs. C. S. Royce home on East Lincoln Avenue. Committee chairmen included Mrs. Howard Mel Kirk and Mrs. William Hugus. The event offered a pleasant social hour and raised a nice sum for the organization’s work.

Lydia First Presbyterian Church C. S. Royce East Lincoln Avenue Howard Mel Kirk William Hugus

E Z Club Picnic at Neshannock Falls

Members of the E. Z. Club hosted a Saturday evening picnic at Neshannock Falls with families as guests. Games and stunts provided amusement and a tempting dinner was served by the ladies. covers were laid for 35 guests. Special visitors included Mr. and Mrs. George Dodds and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Black.

E. Z. Club Neshannock Falls George Dodds Clifford Black Perry Ruth Streble Harry Shaffer

Evening Club Plans Picnic Dinner at Willow-Wee Cottage

Members of the Evening Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans home where radio music and 500 games entertained guests. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. H. L. Mortimer and Mrs. Edward King, and a lunch followed. A business session set a picnic supper for July 7 at the Gardner cottage in East Brook.

Evening Club Harry Evans H. L. Mortimer Edward King Shirley Ernest Gardner East Brook Willow-Wee Cottage

Community Clubs Gather for Meetings at Local Parks and Homes

The list details club activities and hostesses across New Castle area venues including Cascade Park, Rhodes Place, Evergreen Inn, and local streets. Notable groups include Jameson Aid Society, Reunited Ladies League, Rainbow Club, Circulating Book Club, Y O A Club, New Castle Hospital Club, Highland Book Club, and Theta Nu with hosts like Mrs. Davies, Mrs. McKeever, Mrs. Reed, and Mrs. Rowe coordinating events in the coming days.

Jameson Aid Society Hospital G. K. W. Club Cascade Park O. E. A. Club Harry Davies DuShane Street Tureen Dean Forrest Smithfield Street C. Avery Spruce Street Elwilda Kensington Emma McKissick East Washington Street H. G. S. Card Club W. da. Tanney Laurel Boulevard Rainbow Club Normas Mc Kee Warren Avenue George Bryan Ladies League E. W. Beadel Rhodes Place Margaret Wilson Park Avenue Thomas Perrott Norwood Avenue New Castle Hospital Charles McKeever Eveready Inn Highland Book Club C. A Reed Lincoln Avenue T. Y. C. Club Dorothy Hunter New Wilmington E. O. W. Club LeRoy Martin Albert Street N. H. B. Kensington Stanley Reese Rose Avenue The Theta-Nu Paul Rowe E. Long Avenue

Ha Mayo Club Members Host Social at Reynolds Home

Ha Mayo Club members gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Merritt Reynolds home on DuShane street. Three tables were played with favors won by Mrs. Harry Davis and Mrs. Walter Jones. A menu was served by the hostess and Mrs. David Rowland. Plans were made for a picnic supper at Cascade Park on July 1 with husbands as guests.

Merritt Reynolds DuShane Street Harry Davis Walter Jones David Rowland Cascade Park

St Josephs 500 Club Plans Wednesday Social

The St Josephs 500 Club invites members to its regular social at 2 PM Wednesday in the club hall.

St. Joseph's 500 Club

Magee Family Reunion Set for Alameda Park

The annual reunion of the Magee families will be held at Alameda Park on Thursday June 26.

James Magee Alameda Park

Summer Frolic at New Castle Field Club

Temple Israel Sisterhood invites the community to a Summer Frolic at the New Castle Field Club on Thursday June 26. Plans are in place for a successful, pleasant evening and a record crowd is anticipated due to wide invitations.

Temple Israel Sisterhood New Castle

Arblaster Hill Wedding in Coaltown Parsonage

A quiet ceremony at the Free Methodist church parsonage in Coaltown united Rev. B. J. Hall officiating as Harry R. Hill wed Lois Arblaster with a ring ceremony. Only immediate family attended and the couple will reside on Wilmington Road after a brief wedding trip.

Arblaster-Hill Free Methodist Church of Coaltown B. J. Hall Harry R. Hill Lois Arblaster

Tureen Supper and Picnic by Catholic Daughters

Members of the Catholic Daughters of America held a tureen supper and picnic on a Monday evening. Twenty five were seated at a rose centered table and enjoyed a delicious grove supper. The evening included golf for entertainment.

Catholic Daughters of America Cascade Park Grove

Ladies Scottish Club to Meet at Summit Street Host Home

The Ladies Scottish Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. John Kinnon on Summit Street for their regular Thursday meeting.

Ladies Scottish Club John Kinnon Summit St

O D 500 Club Meeting Rescheduled to Friday Evening

Members of the O. D. 500 club planned to meet Wednesday with Mrs. Russell Crane on Harrison street will now convene Friday evening.

O. D. 500 Club Russell Crane Harrison Street

Jefferson Street Girls Club Picnic at Cascade Park

The Jefferson Street Girls Club plans a 6:30 p.m. picnic in Cascade Park's picnic grove. Members will gather for an informal outdoor event and community fellowship.

Jefferson Street Girls’ Club Cascade Park

Religious and Fraternal Circles Events

Hoover Heights Tabernacle holds an all day meeting at Alliance Church in Sharon with Rev. R. M. Gray as speaker. Children’s meeting Friday at 9 30 am at the church. Cottage meeting Friday 7 45 pm at William Roberts home Hanna Street. Sunday school picnic Friday July 4 a basket picnic. Section D Y S B class Third United Presbyterian meets Thursday evening at Mrs Wesley Mann home Norwood Avenue.

Hoover Heights Third United Presbyterian Church Wesley Mann Norwood Avenue

Meeting of Third United Presbyterian Session and Trustees

The meeting of the session and trustees of the Third United Presbyterian Church has been continued to Wednesday evening after the prayer meeting. The board of deacons will join the gathering following the prayer service.

Third United Presbyterian Church

Birth Announcement Signed by Local Contributor

Birth notice signed by a community writer announces the arrival of a newborn and provides the writer’s name and address for verification and publication in the local column.

Spiritualist circle to be led by Cheech of Truth in Earl Washington

The Spiritualist Cheech of Truth will host a message circle in Mc Goun Hall on Earl Washington street Wednesday at 8 PM with mediums Mrs. A. E. Guthrie and Miss M. Davis guiding the event.

Cheech of Truth McGoun Hall Earl Washington Street A. E. Guthrie M. Davis

Local births announced in New Castle area

Mr and Mrs William Clinton of 1008 Wilmington avenue announce a daughter born at New Castle hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank Demos of Pearson street announce a daughter born at New Castle hospital. Mr and Mrs Anthony Conti of West Washington street extension announce a son born at New Castle hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Wilson Carr of Superior street a daughter Velma June born June 21. Mr and Mrs Peter S Grimm of R F D No 1 New Castle announce a son at Jameson Memorial hospital June 23. Mr and Mrs Lewis Southern of 714 County Line street announce a son at Jameson Memorial hospital June 24.

William Clinton Wilmington Avenue New Castle Hospital Frank Demos Pearson Street Anthony Conti West Washington Street Wilson Carr Superior Street Velma June Peter S. Grimm RF. D. No. 1 New Castle Jameson Memorial Hospital Lewis Southern County Line Street

C. E. Picnic This Evening at Westfield Church

Lawrence County C. E. union hosts a picnic at Westfield Presbyterian Church this evening with a 7 o'clock supper. An entertainment program accompanies an elaborate meal, and members from various unions are expected to attend.

C. E Lawrence County C. E. Union Westfield Presbyterian Church

Daughters of the King Picnic at Cascade Park

Members of the Daughters of the King of Trinity church plan an annual picnic Friday evening at Cascade Park. Dinner is in the grove at 6 30 and each person provides their own table service. The Protected Home Circle No 5 meets Wednesday at 8 in their hall to transact matters. On Wednesday July 2 the semi annual election of officers will take place.

Daughters of King Daughters of the King of Trinity Church Cascade Park

Daughters of Union Veterans Meet at City Hall

The group will gather in the City building hall at 7 pm for business then an entertainment for members and friends followed by lunch.

Daughters of Union Veterans

Young People and church groups hold lawn party and outing

The Young People's League hosts a lawn party at the parsonage this evening. The Missionary Society serves strawberries and ice cream at the church. Zellnople Orphan's Home and Ladies Aid plan their annual outing.

Young People’s League Tussley Evernig Missionary Society Thurseyv Orphan's Home Ie Ladies Aid Society

Teen Age Builders Plan Mission Picnic Collaboration

Members of the Teen Age Builders of the City Rescue Mission met Monday evening in the mission hall and held a brief business meeting. They decided to assist with the Mission picnic slated for Thursday evening, aiming to support the event with their volunteer work.

City Rescue Mission

Y W C A Notes Camp Committee Meeting

Camp committee members will meet at 7 30 this evening at the Y W C A building to finalize plans for Camp East Brook opening next Monday June 30. Afterward, members will inspect Camp Fast Brook. Committee members include Miss Sue Cramer Mrs Ballard Mrs John E Elliott Miss Gertrude Hoenstin Mrs Ethel Kelley Mrs Andy Kirk Miss Emily Rice Mrs K G Walter Miss Mildred Weisbaker and Mrs

Camp East Brook Camp Fast Brook Sue Cramer Ballard John E. Elliott Gertrude Hoenstin Ethel Kelley Andy Kirk Emily Rice K. G. Walter Mildred Weisbaker

Summer Recreation Club Forms at YWCA Meeting

Margaret Copson notes Pauline Gilkey chairs the group. The Summer Recreation Club convened at the YWCA on Monday after its initial organization meeting on the first Thursday afternoon. The club welcomes any New Castle woman aged 16 or older.

Summer Recreation Club New Castle

Dr Green Heads to Columbus for National Education Meet

Dr C C Green superintendent of schools will depart New Castle Sunday morning for Columbus Ohio to attend the National Educational Association convention. He also serves as vice president of the Pennsylvania State Educational Association and represents the state in the national gathering this year. A recent official estimate places hotel investment in Switzerland at nearly 300 million dollars.

C. C. Green New Castle Columbus National Educational Association Switzerland

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