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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

27

Laura Bacon and Thomas Grittie Wed in Grandview Avenue Ceremony

Laura Bacon daughter of Mr and Mrs Ecker Bacon of Grandview Avenue and Thomas Grittie son of Peter Grittie Sr of Hart Street were united in marriage at 1130 Saturday morning Rev Homer Davis officiated at the Wayne Church Erie in the couple's new home at 820 East Washington Street before about fifty guests The wedding party wore white twirl cloth outfits The bride wore a blue offset corsage after the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip returning after July 1 Out of town guests came from Pittsburgh Grove City Sharon Clarksville Erie Transfer Dover Ohio Hartford Ohio and Kinsman Ohio

Laura Bacon Ecker Bacon Grandview Avenue Thomas Grittie Peter Grittie Hart Street Homer Davis Wayne Church Erie East Washington Street James Gilmore William Reed Wallace Davis Kinsman Ohio Bacon Dover Hartford

Theta Rho Girls Host Picnic With Junior Odd Fellows

Melissa Fenton chapter of the Theta Rho Girls attended an all day beach picnic along Slippery Rock creek hosted by the David Jameson chapter of the Junior Odd Fellows. Sixty guests won awards in events such as 100 yard dash nail driving and sponge cake making with Mrs George Roof and Mrs Richard Hill among the notable attendees. Friday evening June 28 Theta Rho meets at the Odd Fellows hall East Washington street at 7 30 for a regular session.

Melissa Fenton Theta Rho David Jameson Junior Odd Fellows Slippery Rock Creek Fenton Mary Katherine Williams Delores Knobloch Sarah Pollack George Roof Richard Hill Jameson William Richardson Jean Hill Katherine Pander Guy Lateano Edna Hanna Sara Sumner Jack Dunlap William Thompson Odd Fellows Hall East Washington Street

Bertolino Dinner Honors Sixth Anniversary Couple

Mr and Mrs John Bertolino of Uber street hosted a dinner to honor their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ben Bertolino of Butler avenue on their sixth wedding anniversary. About 15 guests attended at a nicely set table with special guests Mr and Mrs Louise Covello and son Joseph of New Brunswick Pa. The couple received many beautiful and useful gifts.

John Bertolino Uber Street Ben Bertolino Butler Avenue Louise Covello Joseph New Brighton

Shower Party for Miss Adelaide Date

A Friday evening at Mrs. Franks home 200 Mills Way honored Adelaide Date bride elect of Kenneth Culler. Games and prizes for Ruth Patterson and Mrs Ralph Dute preceded a buffet luncheon revealing the wedding date July 13 at Epworth Methodist church. Adelaide Date received many gifts.

Frank Mills Way Adelaide Kenneth Culler Herman Culler Weirton West Virginia Ruth Patterson Ralph Dute Miss Dute Epworth Methodist Church

M B W S Club Picnic Outing Hosts Named

Mrs. Herman Swanson and daughter Jean Bender hosted M B W S club members at the Oak Hill farm home of Mr and Mrs Clarence McCormick on Saturday evening. They held a picnic supper and lawn games with indoor diversions and prizes. Special guests were Albert Wyncer and Robert Probst. Plans were made for a July 4 picnic outing and a committee was appointed. The next regular meeting will be July 13 at Oak Hill farm with the McCormicks as hosts.

Herman Swanson Jean Bender Oak Hill Farm Clarence McCormick New Castle Slippery Rock Road Albert Wyncer Robert Probst

Social for Spanish War Vet and auxiliary moved indoors

A social for Spanish War Veterans and the auxiliary will be held this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Orville Van Horn on Milton Street instead of Cascade Park due to bad weather. The same program will be carried out.

Orville van Horn Milton Street Cascade Park

King's Daughters Bible Class Breakfast Postponed

Members of the King's Daughters Bible class of the First Methodist Church will hold a breakfast Thursday at 8 20 in the morning at the home of Mrs C W Marks 1809 Highland Avenue instead of Cascade Park as previously announced.

King’s Daughters Bible First Methodist Church C. W. Marks Highland Avenue Cascade Park

Hadassah Season Closes With Honorary Officers Installed

New Castle Hadassah in Highland Avenue home held final assembly to mark season end. Guest speaker Mrs Charles Reizenstein of Pittsburgh spoke on Facts and Fancies. Outgoing president honored. two trees planted for past leaders. Newly elected president Mrs J Kulkin urged continued support. program closed with America and Hatikva. Aides listed.

New Castle Hadassah David Victor Highland Avenue Jack Conn Charles Reizenstein Pittsburgh Jewish Woman's Organization National Council of Jewish Women Clem Riddle Youngstown Jack Kulkin Julius Markley J. Raffel A. Fisher R. Rubenson Dan Fisher Melvin M. Stark L. F. Kohn J. Kulkin America

Market Outing at Cook's Forest For A. and P. Staff

On Sunday June 23 employees of the A. and P. Super Market and their families gathered at Cook's Forest for a full day outing. The 44 attendees enjoyed breakfast, horseshoe pitching, baseball, badminton, and mountain climbing before a served dinner. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walton, Betty Hughes and Charles Lowery. Committee members named were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Smith, Mrs. Ralph Schetrom, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walton, Bette Delp, Ida Cow meadow and Thelma Dengler.

A. & P. Super Market Cook's Forest Harold Walton Betty Hughes Charles Lowery J. D. Smith Ralph Schetrom

Lindner Bible Class Holds Annual Picnic at Slippery Rock Beach

About 40 members of the Lindner Bible class at Highland United Presbyterian church gathered at a popular beach along the Slippery Rock for their annual picnic outing. Children of the members were special guests. After a deli cious picnic dinner, informal pastimes and beach amusements followed. Committee in charge included Mrs Neyman McNally Mrs Ray Bost and Mrs Harold Hartzell.

Lindner Bible Class Highland U. P. Church Slippery Rock Neyman McNally Ray Bost Harold Hartzell

M. C. O. Club Guests At Spruce Street Event

On June 28 the M. C. O. club will be hosted by Mrs. Henry Wilkison of Spruce street. The prior summer gathering was at Mr. F. L. Rice R. D home. Special guest Mr. H. M. Spiker attended. Prizes were won by Mrs. F. L. Rice and Mrs. E. Nicol. CamI was served after the contests.

Henry Wilkison Spruce Street FL. Rice R. D H. M. Spiker F. L. Rice E. Nicol Cami

Baptiste Golden Anniversary Observed at Open House

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Baptiste of 517 Pearson street celebrated their golden wedding with an open house from 4 to 8 pm Sunday, hosted by family friends and relatives. About 150 visitors attended including four generations, with 38 dinner guests for the immediate family and gifts, telegrams, and letters arriving from Berkeley California Elyria Canton and Waynesburg Ohio.

Benjamin Baptiste Pearson Street Berkley Calif Elyria Canton Waynesburg

Family Gathering at Alexander Home on East Sutton

Mrs. Robert Alexander hosted a Sunday family get-together at the Alexander home on East Sutton street. About 20 guests, including her two daughters Mrs. Kenneth Boalick and Mrs. Paul Bixler, attended for a noon dinner. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wishermann of Beaver Falls and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mack of Sharon.

Robert Alexander Alexander East Sutton Street Kenneth Boalick Paul Bixler Henry Wishermann Beaver Falls J. A. Mack Sharon

Sissy Mangine Hosts Sixth Birthday Tea Party

Mr and Mrs Vito Mangine honored their daughter Helen known as Sissy with a birthday party at their Elm and Falls street home on Saturday from 1 to 5 30 pm. Guests over forty enjoyed games contests and a pink and white themed event. A large centerpiece cake and lunches were shared with aid from Mrs James Maher and Mrs Anthony Bondi.

Helen Sissy Mangine Vito Mangine Elm and Falls Street Sissy James Maher Anthony Bondi

Willing Workers to Host Picnic at Cascade Park

The Willing Workers class of the First Congregational church will hold a picnic at Cascade Park at 6 30 Thursday evening. Committee in charge includes chairlady Mrs Carl E Turner and members Mrs Dan Richards Mrs Joseph Richards Mrs Reese Price Mrs David Matthews and Mrs Dan Davies.

First Congregational Church Cascade Park Carl E. Turner Dan Richards Joseph Richards Reese Price David Mathews Dan Davies

Macon Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Mears Home This Friday

Macon bridge enthusiasts will convene at Mrs J R Mears residence on Butler Avenue Friday evening for their regular session to play and socialize.

Macon Bridge Club J. R. Mears Butler Avenue

Westside Needlecraft Club Meeting Postponed

The Westside Needlecraft club meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed until further notice.

Westside Needlecraft Club

Picnic Planned by New Castle Chapter 105 of Eastern Star

New Castle Chapter No 105 Eastern Star led by Mrs Mary Buzard will hold a picnic at Cascade Park on Wednesday June 26 with Ada Jackson as general chair and Mary Jarrett arranging entertainment. Serv ing begins at 6 15 p m a thre menu featured. Families of members invited. rain venue remains the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

New Castle Order of the Eastern Star Mary Buzard Cascade Park Ada Jackson Mary Jarrett Scottish Rite

Miss Dorothy DeMarco Hosts Young Basalisca Kid Party

Miss Dorothy DeMarco of Oak Street entertained the Young Basalisca club Sunday with an amateur program and contests for high scores. Prizes went to Rose Laiata, Mrs. Charles Padula, and Marie Roman. Angelyn LaRocco won the door trophy. Special guests included Mrs. Padula and Mary F. Carleo of Franklin, Pa. A July picnic was planned and Maxine Padula assisted in serving lunch. The group will meet with Maxine Padula on July 7 at Pearl Street.

Dorothy DeMarco Oak St Young Basalisca Club Rose Laiata Charles Padula Marie Roman Angelyn LaRocco Mary F. Carleo Franklin, Pa Maxine Padula Pearl Street

Kelso Family Reunion Held at Mahoning Valley Grange

The Kelso family reunion met Saturday in the Mahoning Valley grange hall with about 50 attendees. A noon dinner featured fresh cut flowers as centerpieces. Officers elected were Julian Miller president George Falk man vice president Grace Hudson secretary and Arthur Leslie treasurer. The group enjoyed games and contests later, with the next reunion set for the third Saturday in June 1941 at the New Wilmington grange hall.

Kelso Mahoning Valley Julian Miller George Falkman Grace Hudson Arthur Leslie New Wilmington Grange Hall

Past Presidents to meet at Mrs Clair McConnell home

Members of the Past Presidents club of the Mabel Wilson lodge will gather Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Clair McConnell on Schenley avenue. The note appears in the society section on page 17.

Presidents Club Mabel Wilson Lodge Clair McConnell Schenley Avenue

A. C. Club Dinner Party At Mrs Logue Home

A. C. Club members will be entertained at a 6:30 dinner party hosted by Mrs. John Logue on Boro Line Street. After dinner the group will enjoy their usual card playing diversion.

Q. A. C. Club John Logue Boro Line Street

Highland church groups plan Cascade Park breakfast meet

Members of the Baird society and the Women’s Society of the Highland church will join for a Wednesday morning breakfast at 9:00 in Cascade Park. If rain disrupts, the gathering will be held in the church.

Baird Society Women's Society Highland Church Cascade Park

Bryans entertain Phis at cottage on Lake Erie trip

Mrs J Elder Bryan and daughter Miss Jane Bryan of East Morton street return from Billow Beach Lake Erie where Jane hosted Phi Mu sisters from Bethany College Bethany West Virginia Among attendees were girls from Niagara Falls Oil City Franklin Pittsburgh Chester Wellsburg and New Castle The cottage stay was a graduation gift from aunt Mrs S J Callahan on Moody Avenue

J. Elder Bryan Jane Bryan East Morton Street Billow Beach Lake Erie Jane Phi Mu Bethany College Bethany W. Va Niagara Falls Oil City Franklin Pittsburgh Chester W Va Wellsburg West Va New Castle 8. J. Callahan Moody Avenue

Miller reunion held at Ewing Park Ellwood City

The 30th Miller reunion gathered about 75 attendees at Ewing Park Ellwood City. Prizes were awarded after games and sports events, with annual officer elections. Clarence Miller presided as president and Wilmer Hawk as vice president, with Lena Cortez secretary treasurer.

Miller Ewing Park Ellwood City Clarence Miller Wilmer Hawk Lena Cortez Hazel Copper Stella Majors Emma Estep Ada Book Betty Copper Betty Hoover Betty Majors Florence Majors Samuel Miller Fombell Casper Barbara Kauffman Miller Butler County New Castle Chicora Mercer Pulaski Park Gate Akron Wellsville Youngstown New Middleton

Birthday Gathering for Ferdinand F Frederick at 617 Superior Street

Ferdinand F Frederick, aged 79, was surprised Saturday evening when 15 immediate family members gathered at his home for a birthday supper honoring his anniversary. The table was attractively set for the celebration. Frederick has two daughters Frieda Brickner and Bertha Yockey, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Both Mr and Mrs Frederick are in good health.

Ferdinand F. Frederick Superior Street Frederick Frieda Brickner Bertha Yockey

Friendly Friends Club Enjoys Weekend at Mrs Lee Cooper Home

Club members gathered at Smithfield street home of Mrs Lee Cooper. Card winners were Mrs Guy Cooper and Mrs William McDevitt. Refreshments were served. At close Mr Lee Cooper and his four daughters presented a clever musical program.

Friendly Friends Club Lee Cooper Smithfield Street Guy Cooper William McDevitt

Dames of Malta Plan 20th Anniversary Celebration

Dames of Malta Star of Liberty Sisterhood No 74 have completed plans for their 20th anniversary event on Tuesday evening in their hall. A 6 o'clock dinner will be served with Mrs H Gillespie as general chairman and Miss Betty Gray in charge of entertainment. At 7 45 o'clock the regular meeting will be led by Queen Mrs Bertha Daugherty.

Dames of Malta Star of Liberty Sisterhood No. 74 H. Gillespie Betty Gray Bertha Daugherty

Concert Thursday at Highland U P Church

Music lovers are invited to a Thursday evening concert at Highland U P Church. Mrs Jay L Reed Mrs 5 Glenn McCracken and Mrs Dorothy Gormley Smith will perform organ piano and vocal selections at 8 o clock with the general public urged to attend.

Jay L. Reed Glenn McCracken Dorothy Gormley Smith Highland U. P Church

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