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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

9

Theta Rho Girls and Jameson Unit Host Outdoor Picnic

Melissa Fenton chapter of the Theta Rho Girls hosted an all day picnic by Slippery Rock Creek with 60 guests from the David Jameson chapter of the Junior Odd Fellows. Awards went to multiple members for contests and games. special guests attended and plans for a meeting at Odd Fellows hall were announced.

Melissa Fenton Theta Rho David Jameson Junior Odd Fellows Slippery Rock Creek Fenton Mary Katherine Williams Delores Knobloch Sarah Pollack Erma Hoover Christine Jones Guy Lateano Arnold McCartney William Thompson Willam Hufford Leonard Oberfightner Jack Dunlap

Shower Honoring Adelaide Dute Bride Elect

A Friday evening shower at Mrs. Frank Dute's home 200 Mills Way honored Adelaide Dute bride elect of Kenneth Culler son of Weirton West Virginia. Guests Ruth Patterson and Mrs Ralph Dute won prizes. Luncheon was served buffet style as the engagement was announced. Adelaide Dute's wedding is set for July 3 at Epworth Methodist Church.

Frank Dute 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 at Oak Hill Farm

Mrs Herman Swanson and daughter Jean Bender hosted M B W S club members at Oak Hill farm, New Castle Slippery Rock road. Guests Albert Wyncer and Robert Probst attended. Prizes were awarded and plans made for a July 4 picnic with a committee to pick a location. Next meeting July 13 at Oak Hill farm hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarence MecCormick.

Herman Swanson Jean Bender M. B. W. S. Club Oak Hill Farm Clarence McCormick New Castle Slippery Rock Road Albert Wyncer Robert Probst Clarence MecCornick

Social for Spanish War Veterans and auxiliary held at Van Horns

A social for the Spanish War Veterans and the auxiliary is set for this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Van Horn on Milton Street. Rainy weather canceled the Cascade park venue, but the program proceeds as planned at the Van Horn residence.

Orville van Horn Milton Street Cascade Park

Breakfast set for King’s Daughters class at Marks home

Members of the King's Daughters Bible class of the First Methodist Church will have breakfast Thursday at 8 30 in the morning at Mrs C W Marks home 1809 Wighland Avenue instead of Cascade Park as previously announced.

King's Daughters Bible Class First Methodist Church C. W. Marks Wighland Avenue Cascade Park

Laura Bacon and Thomas Grittie Tie in Grandview Area

Laura Bacen daughter of Mr and Mrs Ecker Bacon of Grandview avenue and Thomas Grittie son of Peter Grittie Sr of Hart street wed at 1130 Saturday morning in the Wayne church Eric officiated by Rev Homer Davis before about fifty guests. The bridal party wore white twirl cloth suits with blue accents and corsages. A brunch followed at the Bacon home. The couple, graduates of Union township high school, will reside at 820 East Washington street after a wedding trip returning about July 1. Out of town guests came from Pittsburgh Grove City Sharon Clarksville Erie Transfer Dover Ohio Hartford Ohio and Kinsman Ohio.

Laura Bacen Jamies Gilmore William Reed Wallace Davis Kinsman Ohio Bacon Grandview Avenue Raymond Huling John Mottinger Grittie Union Township High School Shenango Pottery Pittsburgh Grove City Sharon Clarksville Erie Transfer Dover Hartford

Hadassah Season Concludes With Installations and honors

New Castle Hadassah closed its season with a final assembly at Mrs. David Victor’s home on Highland Avenue. Guest speaker Mrs. Charles Reizenstein of Pittsburgh spoke on Facts and Fancies. New officers were installed by Mrs. Clem Riddle of Youngstown, including President Mrs. Jack Kulkin and several vice presidents and secretaries. Two trees were planted in honor of outgoing presidents, and a post program reception followed with many members assisting.

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 Fr. Rubenson Dan Fisher Melvin M. Stark L. F. Kohn J. Kulkin

Community Outings Highlight Local Club Picnics

Sunday gatherings at Cook's Forest and Slippery Rock featured the A. F. Super Market employees outing with 44 attendees enjoying a tampling breakfast, baseball, horseshoe, badminton, and mountain climbing before dinner. Harold Walton and Betty Hughes attended as guests, with committee members listed. The Lindner Bible class picnic at a popular beach included about 40 members and their children.

A. & F. Super Market Cook's Forest Harold Walton Betty Hughes Charles Lowery J. D. Smith Ralph Schetrom Lindner Lindner Bible Class Highland U. P. Church Slippery Rock Neyman McNally Ray Bast

Highland church groups hold joint breakfast at Cascade Park

Members of the Baird society and the Women's society of the Highland church will meet Wednesday at 9:00 AM for a breakfast at Cascade Park. If it rains, the gathering will move to the church.

Baird Society Women's Society Highland Church Cascade Park

Baptistes Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Baptiste of 517 Pearson Street marked 50 years of marriage with an open house Sunday from 4 to 8 pm attended by about 150 friends and relatives. Four generations were present, including seven children and 15 grandchildren with five great grandchildren. An immediate family dinner for 38 followed at a local dining hall. Telegrams and letters of congratulations arrived from relatives in Herkley California Elyria Canton and Waynesburg Ohio.

Benjamin Baptiste Pearson Street Herkley Calif Elyria Canton Waynesburg

Family Gatherings Mark Five Year Gap At Alexander Home

Mrs. Robert Alexander hosted a family get-together at her East Sutton street home with about 20 guests including her daughters Mrs. Kenneth Boaljck and Mrs. Paul Bixler. Out-of-town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wishermann of Beaver Falls and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mack of Sharon. Helen Sissy Mangine celebrated her sixth birthday with gifts and a party at Vita Mangine’s Elm and Falls residence attended by over forty playmates. Pink and white decor highlighted lunch and a large cake. The First Congregational Willing Workers class will picnic at Cascade Park at 6:30 Thursday evening with committee members listed.

Robert Alexander Alexander East Sutton Street Kenneth Boaljck Paul Bixler Henry Wishermann Beaver Falls J. A. Mack Sharon Helen Sissy” Mangine Vita Mangine Elm and Falls Street Sissy James Maher Anthony Bandi First Congregational Church Cascade Park Carl HE. Turner Dan Richards Joseph Richards Reese Price David Mathews Dan Davies

Macon Bridge Club to Meet at Mrs J R Mears Home

The Macon Bridge Club will meet at the home of Mrs J R Mears on Butler Avenue Friday evening for their regular session. The Westside Needlecraft club meeting on Tuesday has been postponed until further notice.

Macon Bridge Club Macon Bridge Club Associates J. R., Mears Butler Avenue Westside Needlecraft Club

New Castle Chapter 105 Plans Picnic in Cascade Park

New Castle Chapter No 105 Order of the Eastern Star led by Mrs Mary Buzard will host the annual picnic at Cascade Park on Wednesday June 26 with Ada Jackson in charge of activities and Mary Jarrett arranging entertainment for all ages Dinner begins at 6 15 with a screen menu featured If rain resumes the schedule shifts to the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

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

Bryans Entertain Phi Mu Sisters at Cottage

Mrs J Elder Bryan and daughter Miss Jane Bryan of East Morton street return from Billow Beach on Lake Erie after a week long vacation. Jane entertained as guests her sorority sisters from Phi Mu of Bethany College Bethany West Virginia. The group included sisters from Niagara Falls Oj City Franklin Pittsburgh Chester Wellsburg and New Castle totaling thirteen. The cottage use was a graduation gift from aunt Mrs S J Callahan of Moody avenue.

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

Miller reunion held at Ewing Park Ellwood City

The 30th Miller reunion gathered about 75 attendees at Ewing Park Ellwood City. Activities included games and prize distribution. Officers elected: Clarence Miller president Wilmer Hawk vice president Mrs Lena Cortez secretary treasurer and committee aides named. Oldest member Samuel Miller of Fombel, a sole living descendant of Casper and Barbara Miller. Next reunion planned for August 1941 at Ewing Park with guests from several nearby towns.

Kelso Mahoning Valley Julian Miller George Fulkmin Grace Hudson Arthur Leslie New Wilmington Grange Nas 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 Fombel Casper Barbara Kauffman Miller Butler County New Castle Chicora Mercer Pulaski Park Gate Akron Wellsville Youngstown New Middleton

Birthday gathering honors Ferdinand F. Frederick at 79

Fifteen family members surprised Ferdinand F. Frederick at 617 Superior Street Saturday evening with a birthday supper in his honor. He and his wife are in good health. The celebrants include two daughters Frieda Brickner and Bertha Yockey, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Ferdinand F. Frederick Superior Street Frederick Frieda Brickner Bertha Yockey

Friendly Friends Club Entertainment at Mrs Lee Cooper Home

Members gathered for a weekend event at Smithfield Street hosted by Mrs Lee Cooper. Card winners were Mrs Guy Cooper and Mrs William McDevitt. Refreshments followed, and Mr Lee Cooper with 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 Event

Dames of Malta Star of Liberty Sisterhood No. 74 finalize plans for their 20th anniversary on Tuesday evening in their hall. Dinner at six, social committee chaired by Mrs H Gillespie, entertainment led by Miss Betty Gray, and a 7:45 meeting with Queen Mrs Bertha Daugherty presiding.

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

Concert at Highland U P Church Thursday June 27

Music lovers are invited to a Thursday evening concert at Highland U P Church featuring Mrs. Jay L. Reed Mrs. Glenn McCracken and Mrs. Dorothy Gormley Smith. The program includes organ piano and voice selections and begins at 6 o'clock.

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

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