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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

3

Wimodausis Club Picnic Draws 165 At Cascade Park

The Wimodausis Club held its annual picnic at Cascade Park with 165 members and guests. Mrs. Harry Dinsmore chaired the affair, featuring a lavish menu, decorated tables, a sports program, and prize contests for winners.

Wimodausis Club Cascade Park Harry Dinsmore Thomas Perrott Earl Buzzard Paul Griffith John Haven C. D. Parker Howard Sturdy Charles Withers James Bradford Martha Bigley Albert Hewitt

Chapter 333 O E S Outing At Cascade Park

The Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 333 holds its annual outing tonight at Cascade Park. Mrs. George Weddell, Worthy Matron, invites members with husbands and families for a tureen dinner served in the grove at 6 30. Mrs O J Shannon chairs arrangements.

Chapter 333 Order of the Eastern Star George Weddell Cascade Park O. J. Shannon

Butler Girls Club Meets for Afternoon Games and Lunch

The Butler Girls Club met Wednesday afternoon on Winslow avenue with Mrs. D. C. Bovard. Members enjoyed games and music followed by lunch prepared by the hostess. Flowers decorated the rooms and Mrs. C. L. Sipe won the club prize. The next meeting will be a picnic in two weeks with location to be announced.

Butler Girls Club D. C. Bovard Winslow Avenue C. L. Sipe

Lilliputian Wedding Planned at New Castle Field Club

The Lilliputian wedding is set for Tuesday evening June 30 at 6 30 at the New Castle Field Club. Mrs Rachel Taylor chairs the affair with committees handling bridal party flowers music and property duties as preparations near completion.

New Castle Field Club Rachel Taylor

Circulating Book Club Hosts Meeting and Tea

Mrs. John Gailey hosted the Circulating Book Club at her North Mercer street home on Wednesday afternoon. Members exchanged books, enjoyed social time, and dainty refreshments. The next meeting will be July 1 at Mrs. John Elder’s East Falls street home with arrival at 11 and lunch at 1.

John Gailey North Mercer Street Circulating Book Club Bessie Gailey N. Martin John Elder East Falls Street

Friday Club Schedules and Member Names

A list of social clubs with meeting details and member names including Friday's Club on East Falls street at 1 o'clock and multiple other clubs such as S. N. C Kensington, O. L. S. Club on Patterson avenue, D. W.T. Club on Gardner Place, and 1914 Book Club on Leasure avenue, featuring members like Mrs. John Elder Mrs. S. C. Pander Mrs. Earl DeWolf and Mrs. Francis Drake.

John Elder East Falls Street S. N. C. Kensington S. C. Pander Blaine Street C. L. Sutton Patterson Avenue Earl DeWolf North Jefferson Street D. W.T Mary Sherger Gardner F. N John Gibson Princeton Francis Drake Richelieu Avenue Juanita Club Earl Bishop Bay Street Book Club W. L. Beal Leasure Avenue Kensington E. G. Hoover Winter Avenue

Phalanx Outdoor Event Draws Ladies’ Night at Camp Rentz

The Phalanx fraternity of the YMCA hosted an outdoor Ladies’ Night at Camp Rentz featuring a tureen dinner a mushball game between girls and fellows swimming and a mock trial. Eighteen couples attended with Ron McCoy Elroy Lockley and Chis Clark among organizers. Next Wednesday the July program will open with Richard Smith Ron McCoy and Bruce Ewing in charge.

Phalanx Fraternity Camp Rentz Bar of Justice Ron McCoy Elroy Lockley Chis Clark Everett McClaren Earle Brookover Charles Matthews Clifford Bradford Mike Bowden Donald Thompson Committee On Richard Smith Bruce Ewing

Regesters Arrive for Summer Visit from Tacoma

Dr. and Mrs. John D. Regester and son Jack, a philosophy professor at College of Puget Sound, Tacoma, arrive to spend most of the summer with relatives. Mrs. Regester is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Andrews of North Crawford avenue. Dr. Regester has sisters in Morton street, East Washington street, and Winter avenue. He wrote Albert Schweitzer The Man and His Work published by Abing Press New York.

John D. Regester Jack College of Puget Sound Tacoma Washington City Regester Frank P. Andrews North Crawford Avenue Harry Brinton Morton Street Carlisle Kammerer East Washington Street Edward Anderson

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Dora Wilson and Harry Green Jr

A surprise lawn gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wilson’s New Wilmington road home celebrated the birthdays of Mrs. Dora Wilson and Harry Green Jr. Attendees enjoyed a party menu, birthday cakes, volleyball, games, and horseshoe pitching.

Dora Wilson Harry Green Jdr W. P. Wilson New Wilmington Road Harold Green Harold Jr Clifford Virginia Matilda Mae Helen Green Joe Leonard John Wilson Wendell Wilson Eleanor Mae Dorothy Annabell Ruth Donald Wilson

Forbes and Sweesy Families Hold 43rd Reunion at West Middlesex

The Forbes and Sweesy families held their 43rd reunion at the old West Middlesex homestead now occupied by Ralph Minner. A picnic lunch fed 138 attendees, with officers elected: President Mrs. Thomas Ayers New Castle VP Mrs. Thomas Forbes Tampa Secretary Helen Green New Castle Treasurer Thomas Forbes Tampa. Next gathering set for the fourth Wednesday in June. Committees named for next year include General: Mrs. Verdon Mitchell Mrs. Helen Green Mrs. Marjorie Staple Mrs. Gladys Allen. Table: Mrs. S Ballard Mrs. Bert Allen Mrs. Edward Allen.

Forbes New Castle Thomas Forbes Tampa Florida Helen Green Verdon Mitchell Marjorie Staple Gladys Allen S. Bollard Bert Allen Edward Allen

W. B. A. 98 Regu lar Meeting Announced

W. B. A. 98 sets regular meeting at the I. O. O. F. hall on East Washington street Friday evening June 26 at 8 oclock. A report from the state convention held in Pittsburgh will be presented.

East Washington Street Pittsburgh

Free Ice Cream Sodas for Children at Saturday Show

Children attending the matinee of Robert Montgomery in Shipmates and the Our Gang comedy plus a Mickey Mouse Cartoon will receive a free Ice Cream Chocolate Soda from the Candyland booth.

Robert Montgomery Candyland

Farewell party honors Southworths before move to Jeannette

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Southworth of Pearson street were surprised by a farewell party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Stitchberry in Walma. At 7, a menu was served, roses and flavors on veranda tables. Guests included Mrs. Clayton Bannon and others. the Southworths will move to Jeannette this week.

Wayne B. Southworth Pearson Street F. E. Stitchberry Walma Clayton Bannon Herman Gibson G. R. Weber

University Dean Honored at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Louis Mack hosted a six oclock dinner on Harrison Street in honor of Dr F B Braden and his wife of Lawrence Kansas The Braden couple visited his parents Mr and Mrs William Braden on Pennsylvania Avenue Dr Braden is a former local resident and is now dean of Kansas University

Louis Mack Harrison Street William Braden Pennsylvania Avenue

D. E. Bridge Club Holds Last Meeting

The D. E. Bridge Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Jack Evans home on West Cherry Street for a usual card event. Prizes for honors went to Mrs. Harvey Booker and Mrs. Howard Gilmore. A dainty collation followed, with pastel decorations. This was the club's final meeting until September with date and location to be announced.

D. E. Bridge Club Jack Evans West Cherry Street Harvey Booker Howard Gilmore

C B G Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Ryan Home

The C B G Club gathered at Mrs Edward Ryan’s Front street home for a Wednesday bridge night. Prizes went to Cecelia Daugherty and Mrs Reynolds Suber, with Mrs F J Perry and Mrs Bert Miller as guests. A tasty menu was served at small tables arranged in season tones. The next meeting will be at Dorothy Miller’s Monroe street home in two weeks.

C. B. G. Club Edward Ryan Front Street Bridge Cecelia Daugherty Reynolds Suber F. J. Perry Bert Miller Jack Hannon Dorothy Miller Monroe Street

G T E Club Social Includes Awards And Flowers

Associates of the G. T. E. Club met at Mrs. Cecil Logan’s Brooklyn avenue for a Wednesday social. Cards dominated the evening with awards to Mrs. George Price Mrs. Earl White and Mrs. Joseph Leyde. A hostess prepared a delicious repast and flowers decorated the room. Special guest Mrs. N. C. Shaffer attended. The group plans a July 22 picnic at Mrs. DeRovy Parker’s Leesburg home.

G. T. E. Club Cecil Logan Brooklyn Avenue George Price Earl White Joseph Leyde N. C. Shaffer DeRovy Parker Leesburg

First Baptist Class Social At Miss Grace Sankeys

Miss Grace Sankey of Meyer avenue hosted the What-So-Event Class of the First Baptist church on a Wednesday evening. The gathering included a brief business session to discuss summer plans followed by a social with informal music and conversation and a dainty late supper.

Grace Sankey Meyer Avenue First Baptist Church

Center United Picnic Saturdayat Center United Church

The annual Center United Presbyterian Sabbath School picnic will be held at the church on Saturday June 27. Dinner is served at one o'clock daylight time. All members and friends are urged to attend.

Center United Presbyterian

West Adams Street church group meets for social evening

Members of Section D of the Y L B Class of the Third United Presbyterian church met Wednesday evening at Adams street residence of Mrs. Joseph Houston. Mrs. William McKnight led the devotional period. A brief business session followed with an informal social time and a dainty repast served by the hostesses. Summer flowers adorned the rooms.

Y L. B Third United Presbyterian Church Joseph Houston Adams Street William McKnight

1923 S L Club Social At Mrs Lowers Home

The 1923 S. L. Club members enjoyed hospitality at Mrs. George Lowers on Young Street for a regular social. Three card tables were in play and prizes went to Mrs. Thomas Vallely and Mrs. Fred Delane. Lunch was served by the hostess and sister Margaret. Seasonstones decorated the scene. Mrs. W. A. Semler will host in two weeks.

S. L. Club George Lowers Young Street Thomas Vallely Fred Delane Margaret W. A. Semler Highland Avenue

Mc Creary Pontious Sherbine Families Hold Annual Reunion

The Mc Creary Pontious and Sherbine families met on Wednesday June 24 at Albert Smith’s home R D No 5. Fifty nine attended with special guests Charles Smith of California and Mr and Mrs J W McCreary of New York. A program of sports followed a noon dinner and next year’s reunion will be hosted by E A Pontious of East Brook.

McCreary-Pontious Sherbine Albert Smith Charles Smith California J. W. McCreary New York E. A. Pontious East Brook

Unusual Club Plans Summer Picnic At Mary Frank Home

The Unusual Club members met at Mary Frank's Jefferson Street home Wednesday evening. They planned a picnic for July 12. After a social hour, lunch was served. Mrs Joe Anselmo attended as a special guest. Two weeks from now Miss C Colia will host the club.

Mary Frank Jefferson Street Joe Anselmo C. Colia

Mrs Cochran Visitor From Los Angeles

Mrs Harriet Cochran former Shenango Valley Hospital superintendent visits New Castle at Miss Lottie Nickin's Falls Street home. She now works in public health in Los Angeles and plans a Europe vacation by sea.

Harriet Cochran Los Angeles Cal Shenango Valley Hospital New Castle Lottie Nickin Falls Street Cochran Europe

St Josephs 500 Club Names Prize Winners

On Wednesday afternoon the St Josephs 500 Club met at the hall on South Jefferson street for a regular card party. Prizes were awarded to Miss Helen Dunlap and Mrs J T Fry at the close of the game.

St. Josephs South Jefferson Street Helen Dunlap J. T. Fry

Birthday Celebration with Games Music and Lunch

The sixth birthday party featured informal games and music. Near the end Mrs. Welsh with helpers served a tasty lunch. The honored guest received many gifts in memory of the day.

Welsh Nelle Welsh Calderwood James Welsh

Treadwell Couple on Vacation Visit in New Castle

Attorney and Mrs. A W Treadwell of San Diego California visit New Castle for a vacation following a motor trip from San Diego through New Orleans to New Haven where Mr Treadwell attended a Yale class reunion. They will stay in New Castle for a vacation before returning home.

A. W. Treadwell San Diego Cal New Castle New Orleans New Haven

Ma Libia Maidens Plan Picnic With Helen Ross

Wednesday evening the Ma lizia Maidens met with Helen Ross for sociability. They planned a July 12 picnic with the location to be announced later. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess.

Helen Ross

Arm strong Family Reunion Set for Sunset Grove

The annual Armstrong families reunion occurs Wednesday July 1 at Sunset Grove three quarters of a mile north of Greenville on the Conneaut Lake road hosted by Mr and Mrs W B Armstrong.

Armstrong Sunset Grove Greenville Conneaut Lake Road W. B. Armstrong

Hostess Myrtle Mutter Sets L. A. L. Club Evening

Miss Myrtle Mutter of 320 East Cherry street will host L. A. L. Club members at her home this evening from 7 to 9 for a social hour and lunch.

Myrtle Mutter East Cherry Street L. A. L. Club

Church Building Fund Attendance Noted Amid Festive Lawn

A church event promoting the building fund drew a large crowd as the lawn featured flowers and festoons of electric lights enhancing the atmosphere.

Luncheon for S N C Kingston Members Friday

Members of the S N C Kingston will hold a one o clock luncheon at the home of Mrs S C Pander on Blaine Street Friday June 26.

S. N. C. Kensington S. C. Pander

Bon Accord Club Meet At Mrs Fusco Home

Members of the Bon Accord Club will be entertained Monday evening at the home of Mrs. A Fusco, 1028 Pollock Avenue.

Bon Accord Club A. Fusco Pollock Avenue

S. O. L. Club Hosts Social at Mrs Sutton Home

The S. O. L. Club members will be entertained on Friday evening at the home of Mrs. C. L. Sutton 221 East Clayton street for a social time.

S. O. L. Club C. L. Sutton East Clayton Street

Bollinger Reunion Set For Grove City Residence

The Bollinger Reunion will be held at the E. S. Bollinger residence in Grove City on Saturday, June ae.

Bollinger E. S. Bollinger Grove City

Taylor Reunion Set at J W Martin Home in Bessemer

The annual Taylor reunion will be held at the home of J. W. Martin in Bessemer on Saturday July 4. Dinner will be served.

Taylor J. W. Martin Bessemer

Nellie Welsh Honored At Round Street Gathering

A pleasant evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Welsh on Round street Wednesday featured a group of young folks honoring their daughter Nellie on her special occasion the exact event not specified in the readable text.

Robert Welsh Round Street Nellie

Epworth M E benefit lawn fete on Winter avenue

A highly successful lawn fete was held Tuesday evening on the lawn of E. L. Stitzinger on Winter avenue to benefit the Epworth M E church. The event drew community support and raised funds for church activities.

E. L. Stitzinger Winter Avenue Epworth M. E

Officers And Wives Return From Vacation

Mr and Mrs H E Richards of East Washington street and Mr and Mrs G C Syling of East Sutton street have returned home after a motor trip through Shenandoah Valley. They visited the Endless Caverns and sights in the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains. They report a wonderful trip and many beautiful sights.

East Washington Street G. C. Syling East Sutton Street Shenandoah Valley Allegheny Blue Ridge Mountains Messrs. Syling and Richards

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