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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1936

Page

3

Golden Anniversary at P F Kelliher Home

About a hundred guests called at the Kelliher residence at 714 Wilmington Avenue to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. A family dinner featured a tiered cake, flowers, and gifts while relatives from Aliquippa and Punxsutawney joined in the open house.

P. F. Kelliher G. A. Gainagh Wilmington Avenue St. Paul's Catholic Church Towanda Aliquippa Charles Kelliher C. F. Henry Charlene Punxsutawney Anthony Andrew Gerald Guinaugh M. C. King Charles William of Columbus Bernadette Kelliher

Evening Affair at Butler Cottage Hosts Night of Bridge

Members of the 1914 Book club and their husbands will attend one of three annual parties on Thursday evening. Couples will motor to the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Butler on Slippery Rock for a dinner-bridge event. Mrs. J. R. Copper serves as committee chair.

B. F. Butler Slippery Rock J. R. Copper

Postponement of S. E. B. luncheon at Eastover

The S. E. B. class luncheon at First M. E. church in Eastover, hosted by Mrs. E. B. Russell of New Wilmington, has been postponed to a future date.

M. E. Church Eastover E. B. Russell New Wilmington

Jameson Shenango Alumni Picnic At Lakewood Cottage

The Jameson Shenango Nurses Alumni Association held its annual outing Tuesday at the B P W cottage at Lakewood with about 25 members. Attendees enjoyed boating and card games, then a seven o'clock menu, music, and dancing before planning a similar event next year.

Jameson-Shenango Nurses Alumni Association Lakewood Dorothy McMillen Louise Isaacs Betty Blackford Mary Adams Della Glenn

Gowanda Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Bert Dean

Associates of the Gowanda club met at Mrs Bert Dean's home on Harlansburg road for a 1 o'clock luncheon Tuesday. Flowers adorned the table for sixteen, including guest Mrs Thomas wife of the Connecticut clergyman visiting Gowanda. A delicious menu was served. A breakfast party is planned July 9 with Mrs E A Snyder on Winter avenue.

Gowanda Bert Dean Harlansburg Road Thomas Connecticut E. A. Snyder Winter Avenue

Luncheon Hosts Bring Friends to Hugus Home

Mrs. W. K. Hugus welcomed a small group for a Tuesday luncheon at her Highland avenue home. Garden flowers enhanced the setting as guests shared a one o’clock meal and spent the afternoon sewing and visiting in informal companionship.

W. K. Hugus Highland Avenue

Annual Aiken Reunion at Cascade Park on June 27

The Aiken reunion will be held at Cascade Park on Saturday June 27. Dinner will be served in the grove at 12 o clock E S T according to secretary Josephine Tillin of Wamppum. The president is John C. Shoemaker.

Aiken Cascade Park Grove Josephine Tillin Wampum John C. Shoemaker

Pittsburgh luncheon honors Mrs Emley with bridesmaid Miss Eichley

Mrs William Emley formerly Shirley Gordon of Edison avenue attended a luncheon in Pittsburgh on Monday. The event was hosted by Miss Margaret Eichley, one of Mrs Emley’s bridesmaids at her recent wedding.

William Emley Edison Avenue Shirley Gordon Pittsburgh Margaret Eichley Mrs. Emley

Splendid Flower Show at East Brook

A flower show and musical evening by the East Brook Garden Club featured hundreds of blooms in the rooms of hosts Mrs. Frank Waddington and Miss Edna Waddington. Guests included husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aiken and young musicians, with Miss Nancy Reichard singing, talks on Flying Flowers or Butterflies, refreshments, and door prizes awarded to Charles Black and Miss Winifred Wilson.

East Brook Garden Club Frank Waddington Edna Waddington Delbert Aiken Everett Kennedy Paul Wilson Charles Black Winifred Wilson

Bentrim Reunion Held at East Brook

The Bentrim family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs John P Brun East Brook drew 65 members from New Castle Ellwood City Detroit Zelienople New Kensington and New Alexandria A noon lawn dinner followed by games and contests Prizes went to Winona Porter Wendell Bentrim Betty Lou Bentrim Clifford Miller Ruth Miller Dorothy Bentrim Herbert Brun Mrs Cecil Carnes Mrs William Miller and Velma Bentrim New members added were Ray Robert Bentrim William David Foster and Joseph Bentrim Steele Norman Bentrim was re elected president and Mrs Allen Gettig re elected secretary treasurer after a business session.

John P. Brun East Brook Bentrim New Castle Ellwood City Detroit Zelienople New Kensington New Alexandria Winona Porter Wendell Bentrim Betty Lou Bentrim Clifford Miller Norman Bentrim Allen Gettig

Bridge-At-Eight Guests Dine At Jane Leight Home

Miss Jane Leight hosted the Bridge-At-Eight club on Clayton street for the bi weekly gathering. A card contest ended with Mrs. Robert McBurney and Mrs. Fred Wettich sharing top scores. A collation followed, with a floral centerpiece and assistance from Mrs. William Leight. The group will meet Tuesday July 7 with Jane Steen on Madison avenue.

Jane Leight Bridge-At-Eight Clayton Street Robert McBurney Fred Wettich William Leight Jane Steen Madison Avenue

Birthday Party Honors Betty Jane White At Home

Betty Jane White was honored on her birthday Tuesday with 29 guests entertained by her mother Mrs Blanche White at 505 West North Street. Games provided fun and prizes went to Tully Ross Charlotte Leazier and Jack Groom. A light lunch followed prepared by Mrs White assisted by Mrs T Ross Mrs E Leazier and Mrs Bepalano.

Betty Jane White Blanche White West North Street Tully Ross Charlotte Leazier Jack Groom White T. Ross E. Leazier Bepalano

Almira Home Boards Host Luncheon at Summer Cottage

At Mrs. B. F. Butler’s summer cottage along Slippery Rock Tuesday, Almira Home board and auxiliary members enjoyed a luncheon for 18 guests on the porch. A committee of Mrs. H. L. Gordon and Mrs. Ray Robinson served, followed by informal social time and discussions about the Home.

B. F. Butler Slippery Rock Almira Home Board Auxiliary Board H. L. Gordon Ray Robinson

Interesting History of Armstrong Family Reunion

A large Armstrong family reunion was held at Robert W. Armstrong’s Plaingrove home on June 20. The article traces origins from 1020 A D and Danish lineage, notes migration from Scotland and Ireland to America in 1764, and highlights notable ancestors, with participants from Sharon, Meadville, Grove City, New Castle, Butler, and Pittsburgh.

Robert W. Armstrong Plaingrove Mr. Armstrong David Sarah Harris Armstrong America Path Valley Franklin County Fort Louden Lincoln Highway Armstrong England Scotland Eske John Armstrong Gilnockie John Ireland David Armstrong Thomas Isabella William Pennsylvania Wolfe Creek Slippery Rock Creek Worth Township Butler County Harrisburg Ephraim Harris Harrisville Roland Harris Sharon Meadville Grove City Nevy Castle Butler Pittsburgh

Community club listings and hostesses at Cascade events

A long list of social groups and hostesses across Glendale and surrounding streets notes meetings, picnics, dinners, and parties. Names include Mrs. Charles Morse Sampson street, Mrs. G S Jenkins Junior High street, Mrs. George Price East Washington street, and many others with addresses such as Cascade Park, Slippery Rock, Norwood avenue, and Maryland avenue.

Cascade Park Queen Sewing Circle Charles Morse Sampson Street Whyle-Away G. S. Jenkins Junior High Plamer Betty Leinkner South Jefferson Street George Price East Washington Street Glendale Kenneth Voorhees Summer Cottage W. G. Sapper West Clayton Street Butler Cottage Slippery Rock Aleanza Kensington Elizabeth Connor Wesley Mann Norwood Avenue Parley Vous Robert Slack Cascade Street Croton Progressive Auxiliary Reunited Ladies League Geo. Wyman Maryland Avenue Aaron Yoho du- Shane Street Jolly Twelve Mary Thayer Shaw Street Playfair le Dejeuner Wilford A. Hoyland Uniq Cliq Arthur Simpson Young Street Semper Fidelis Marie Felasco Huron Avenue Moonlight 500 Geo. Schlumberger Spruce Street Iona Kensington Geo. Carr Delaware Avenue G. T Amerita Nicholas Altobelli du Shane Street East Side Garden Gaston Park M. R. Sweet Galbreath Avenue Jolly Jesters Nettie Majestic Conkle Avenue J. P Cunningham Woods Theta Nu Florence E. Thompson Epworth M. E. Church Howard Barge Highland Heights Desslie Willey Park Ave

New Castle Couple Greer Marry in La Jolla

A. Vaughan Greer of La Jolla California and Thelma A. Miller of Hamlin Texas were married February 28 1936 at the Colonial hotel La Jolla. The Rev Frederick M Oaks officiated an afternoon ceremony at 430 pm. The couple will reside in a Colonial hotel apartment after a wedding trip that included Mexico Death Valley and Hollywood.

New Castle A. Vaughan Greer la Jolla Cal Colonial Hotel Frederick M. Oaks D.D Denver Colo Thelma A. Miller Hamlin Texas A. A. Miller Old Mexico Death Valley Hollywood

Theta Nu Club Guests Dinner at Epworth Church

Theta Nu Club members will dine at 6 30 PM Thursday June 25 in the Epworth M E church dining room. The Butler avenue entrance will be used by members.

Theta-Nu-Club Florence E. Thompson Epworth M. E. Church Butler Avenue

Red Bud Trees Planned Across Lawrence County

At the West Side Garden club meeting in Mrs. Chauncy Davis home the speakers Mrs. William Howley and Mrs. W C Eckenroad outlined planting one ten thousand red bud trees in public and private spaces to identify the county like Washington DC with the cherry tree. Residents may obtain trees by contacting the speakers. A Garden Forum was also discussed and July 8 a social will be held at Mrs Stewart Thompsons home on West Washington street.

West Side Garden Club Chauncy Davis West Washington Street William Howley W. C. Eckenroad Lawrence County Washington, D. C Betty Jane Davis Walter Hemphill George Glass Stewart Thompson

Teacher Honored At Class Meeting In Surprise Party

Members of the A I M class at First Baptist gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Mary Landis’s Highland Avenue home to honor her birthday with a surprise shower of dainty hankies. The event followed routine class activities and featured games, chat, and a pink and green table with roses. Peggy and Betty Landis helped serve the dainty lunch.

First Baptist Church Mary Landis Highland Avenue Ladis Peggy Betty Landis

Garden Party Draws Hundreds at Bernard Residence

Several hundred guests attended a Tuesday night garden party at the Bernard home on Park Avenue. Sponsored by Naomi Circle Highland U P Church unit one, the event featured East Side Orchestra led by Donald Potter, Highlanders quartet, Baldwin ladies chorus, and a wedding rehearsal skit directed by Miss Josephine Allen with Bonnie Christman as bride.

Bernard Park Avenue Unit One Naomi Circle Highland U. P. Church June E. Bernard East Side Orchestra Donald Potter The Highlanders D. L. Ferguson Arthur Thomas Richard Johns Leonard Kisthart Baldwin Highland Church Josephine Allen Bonnie Christman Heber Baldwin Dorothy Bradford Mary Jane Bernard Jean Patterson Harold Barry Jimmie Marshall Myra Elliott Nellie Cole Patricia Smith Ralph Davis Lawrence County Pennsylvania Power Company Walker Balentine Roy Conway

Dorothy Gold Hosts A. C. C. Club Members Tea

A. C. C. club members will be guests Monday evening of Dorothy Gold at a prominent tea room on North Street.

T. A. C. Club Dorothy Gold North Street

Edwin Lewis Attends National Music Convention in Pittsburgh

Edwin Lewis organist and director of music at the First Methodist Episcopal church travels to Pittsburgh to attend the national music convention. He is listed among attendees representing church music involvement and leadership.

Edwin Lewis First Methodist Episcopal Church Pittsburgh

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Jameson Shenango Gowanda Club Dean’s Hugus Ew Castle Croquignole New Bay Lawrence Savings & Trust Dufford’s Lawrence Auto Sales CO Cor South & 8 Mercer Arbuckle Brenneman East Washington St Almira Home Boards California Theta-Nu Club Claffey Beauty Salon Ches Walters Radio Rainbow Tickets Metzler North Mill Street Ostrauss-Hirshberns Jennie Lee Kentucky Gay Fiesta American Guild of Organists Francis Snow Trinity Church Boston Garth Edmundson New Apostolic Symphony East Liberty Presbyterian Church Cas Gerson C. Lee Mellinger Optometry Jack Gerson Washington Alt Mili New Castle, FA
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