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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

20

Miss Evelyn Brandt Weds Gerald Tanner in Quiet St. Josephs Ceremony

Miss Evelyn Brandt daughter of Mrs. William Brandt East Washington street and Gerald Tanner son of Mr and Mrs Charles Tanner Highland Heights were married Monday at 1130 in St Josephs rectory by Rev Fr Peter Schirra with immediate family present. The bride wore a delph blue jersey dress and turban with gardenia bouquet. Attendants were Mrs William Brandt and groom’s sister. A wedding luncheon followed at a suburban tea room and a motor trip to New York and Maine. The couple will reside at 643 East Washington Street. The bride works at Spencer Paint. the groom is a Chevrolet Keystone salesman.

Evelyn Brandt William Brandt East Washington Street Gerald Tanner Charles Tanner Highland Heights St. Joseph’s Peter Schirra Maine Tanner East Washington St Spencer Paint Company Chevrolet-Keystone Company

Kensington club meeting moved to Bay street home

Members of the Kensington club will meet this evening at Mrs. John Wimner's Bay street home, instead of Friday at Mrs. E A Horchler's Matilda avenue as previously announced.

T. L. T. Kensington Club John Wimner Bay Street E. A. Horchler Matilda Avenue

Y L B Class Section A Meeting at Mrs Abe Kildoo Home

Members of Section A of the Y L B class of the Third United Presbyterian church will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Abe Kildoo on Maryland Avenue.

Y L. B Third United Presbyterian Church Abe Kildoo Maryland Avenue

Cro ton Methodist Unit 2 Hosts Breakfast at Cascade Park

Members of Unit 2 of Cro ton Methodist Church will hold a breakfast at Cascade Park on Tuesday July 2. The event invites attendees to enjoy a morning meal together.

Unit 2 Croton

Jameson-Shenango Nurses Alumnae Hold Picnic Outing

A caravan of cars carried sixty plus members of the Jameson-Shenango Nurses Alumnae Association to Community Park New Wilmington for a picnic. June 1940 graduates and Miss Ethel Planson of Jameson Memorial Hospital attended as special guests with a committee led by Elizabeth Taylor. Attendees from Canandaigua Coyts ville and Franklin joined from out of town. The next meeting will be September 23 in dinner form.

New Castle New Wilmington Jameson-Shenango Nurses Craig Betty Levine Alice Brunswick Helen Vonderau Elizabeth Kendall Ina Blevins Canandaigua N. Y Mae Beamer Donovan Coytsville N. J Vera Allen George Franklin

Rainbow Girls 1919 Picnic at Cascade Park Friday

Rainbow Girls 1919 plan annual reunion assembly at Cascade Park Friday evening June 28. Members and families invited with dinner at 6 30 followed by a program. Mrs Irene Hockway Frost will oversee arrangements.

Rainbow Girls Cascade Park Irene Hockway Frost

Miss Edith Rowe Hosts Model Club at Highland Home

Miss Edith Rowe entertained Model Club members at her Highland avenue home on Monday evening. Guests enjoyed a diversified list of amusements and refreshments served by the hostess and special guest Marion Ross. On July 8 the group will meet at Dorothy Alborn’s Park avenue residence.

Edith Rowe Model, Club Highland Avenue Marion Ross Dorothy Alborn Park Avenue

Deacons to Hold Wiener Roast at Raymond Bennett Home

Junior Deacons of the First Christian church plan a Friday evening gathering at Raymond Bennett's Walmo residence for a casual wiener roast with members and neighbors invited.

First Christian Church Raymond Bennett, Walmo

Harbor Garden Club Meeting At Mrs Curtis Home

Mrs Jennie Curtis hosted Harbor Garden club on New Bedford road with good turnout. After the business session led by Mrs O Matthews plans were set for a July 17 breakfast at Mrs Ed Chapman residence. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs David Curtis. Mrs B Bentley to entertain the group on July 22 at Edenburg road.

Jennie Curtis Harbor Garden Club New Bedford Road O. Matthews Lans Ed. Chapman David Curtis B. Bentley Edenburg Road

Youngstown Couple Wed At Good Hope Lutheran Church

Clara Fulkerson Phillips and Edwin McGowen wed at Good Hope Lutheran Church Youngstown with Rev William Wahl officiating. The bride wore white lace and roses attended by Mrs Walter Pilch as matron of honor. Robert Grove stood as best man. A reception followed at the groom's home and the couple plan to reside at 128 Melrose Avenue after a trip.

Good Hope Lutheran Church Youngstown Clara Fulkerson Phillips Edward Fulkerson East Washington Street Edwin McGowen Sallie McGowen Melrose Avenue Boardman William Wahl Walter Pilch Hillcrest Avenue Robert Grove East Palestine, O

Cathedral Choir Rehearsal Social With Eastern Star Members

Members of Cathedral Chapter Choir No 440 Eastern Star met for a Monday evening rehearsal and social at a suburban tea room. Twenty guests enjoyed games pink and white decor and a menu. Speeches by Mrs J W McCreery and Mrs Mary Jones preceded plans for a July 29 dinner at Cascade Park with husbands as guests.

Cathedral Chapster Choir Order of the Eastern Star Lewis E. Bush Edgewood Avenue Albert M. Flick East Park Avenue Carrol Forest English Avenue Ben Hartland Hattie Nowling Roy McGaffie Mary Jones Cascade Park William M. Johns John J. Kennehan

Faithful Shiners Host Picnic at Cascade Park

The Faithful Shiners class of the Italian Methodist church held a Saturday picnic at Cascade Park. Mildred Guini and Sylvia Ludovici received birthday gifts. A sunrise breakfast is planned at the park on July 27.

Faithful Shiners

Senior B P W Board Picnic At Cottage Lakewood

Members of the Senior Business and Professional Woman's club executive board held a picnic dinner at their Lakewood cottage Monday evening. The serving ran at 6 o'clock with Pearl Hockenberry Lucille Sutton Wilda Smith Nora Burke and Genevieve Riddle assisting. Genevieve Riddle, president, led a business period planning the fall. The next outing is scheduled for July 15 at the cottage.

Business and Professional Woman's Club Executive Board Lakewood Pearl Hockenberry Lucille Sutton Wilda Smith Nora Burke Genevieve Riddle

Local Stenotypists Win National Charter in New Castle

At a 25 person banquet at B P W Cottage Lakewood New Castle chapter of the Associated Stenotypists of America received its national charter. Haines Dennis presented the charter and flew in for the occasion. Florence Davis presided and Josephine Jenkins gave the welcome. Alice Mary Davis spoke from the Pittsburgh Chapter. The New Castle Chapter organized May 15 1940 with Florence Davis as president and officers named. Regular meetings set for the third Thursday each month. Members attended the Pittsburgh convention June 7 8 9 and expect the 1941 event in Chicago.

B. P. W. Cottage Lakewood New Castle Associated Stenotypists of America Haines Dennis Washington, D. C Florence Davis Josephine Jenkins Alice Mary Davis Pittsburgh Myrtle Lord Margaret Hice Freda Ungar Sterner Richar Stewart Chicago

New Castle Chapter 440 Plans Picnic

New Castle chapter No 440 of the Order of the Eastern Star led by Mrs Dennis Sturdevant as worthy matron will hold a covered dish picnic at 6 pm on Thursday June 27 at the water works venue. Organizers include Margaret Pritchard Mrs Leora Walters and Mrs Pearl Thayer.

New Castle Order of the Eastern Star Dennis Sturdevant Margaret Pritchard Leora Walters Pearl Thayer

Local Sewing Circles and Hostesses Across the Area

A list of sewing circles and hostesses grouped by clubs and locations includes L H C with Mrs Joan McCollum on Cascade Park, Just Us at Idora Park, and Emanon with Mrs Jesse Joseph on Edi son Avenue. Other groups name Mrs Victor Seconds on Pearson Street and Mrs Joseph Felice at G O F. Hostesses span Cumberland and Hillcrest avenues, Sunset and West State streets, St Josephs Hall, and Baldwin Bible class at Highland U P.

Joan McCollum Ladeca Virginia LaMarco Cherry Street Cascade Park Idora Park Marsing Ernest Anderson Temple Avenue Emanon Jesse Joseph Edison Avenue Earl White Bay Street G. T Mary Nicholson Cumberland Avenue Excell Charles Riney Superior Street Victor Seconds Pearson Street Joseph Felice Arthur Kiefer Hillcrest Avenue Phil Santello Home Street G. A Howard Cade Dewey Avenue John McClelland Castlette Lena Ross Madge Shriver N. K Marian Allen A. N Clara Grocutt Sumner Avenue P. M Andrew Krestel West State Street St. Joseph's Hall Dodge-Your-Spade Mary Elizabeth Vaughn Walmo Stoughton’s Beach Jameson Hospital Baldwin Bible Highland U. P

Taylor Family Reunion Held On July Fourth At Mahoning Road

The twenty second annual reunion of the descendants of Samuel and Rachel Barnes Taylor of Princeton will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Baird on the Mahoning road near the Mahoning U. P. church on Thursday July 4.

Samuel Rachel Barnes Taylor Princeton Elmer Baird Mahoning Road Mahoning U. P. Church

Mrs T J Boyle Hosts Junior B P W Club Board

Mrs T J Boyle of 380 Neshannock Avenue hosted executive board members of the Junior Business and Professional Women's club. President Miss Betty O'Donnell led the routine meeting. Plans for the coming season were discussed and Marjorie Pattison reported on the recent convention at Reading. The next board meeting will be July 29 with Betty O'Donnell as hostess.

T. J. Boyle Neshannock Avenue Betty O’donnell Reading Marjorie Pattison

Toni Rayburn Weds Robert William Patrick in Morgantown

Miss Toni Rayburn daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Rayburn of 113 Quest Street marries Robert William Patrick son of Mr and Mrs R C Patrick of Chicago Ill in a Morgantown West Virginia ceremony by Justice of the Peace J R Sweese. The couple will reside in Chicago.

Toni Rayburn A. L. Rayburn Quest Street Robert William Patrick R. C. Patrick Chicago Ill J. R. Sweese Morgantown W. Va Mildred Cummings John Laze Irene Lewis Patrick

Gordon Windl's seventh birthday feted at Walma garden party

Gordon Windl observed his seventh birthday with a garden party at his Walma home hosted by his mother Mrs. Joseph Windl. Fourteen friends attended with contests and photos, each guest receiving a gift. a 5 PM buffet followed, with aides Mrs. Darrell Burke Mrs. William Driver and Mrs. Cecilia McGrath assisting. The honoree received many remembrance gifts from guests.

Gordon Windl Walma Joseph Windl Wind Darrell Burke William Driver Cecilia McGrath

Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrated for Het rick Couple

Friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Het rick of Plaingrove to honor their silver wedding anniversary with two gatherings June 21 and June 23. Sixty guests attended from Lock Haven Erie Brookville Coolspring Carnegie Rennerdale Franklin Wesley Strattonville Volant Punxsutawney and Plaingrove as gifts were exchanged and light refreshments served.

C. W. Hetrick Plaingrove Lock Haven Erie Brookville Coolspring Carnegie Rennerdale Franklin, Wesley, Strattonville Volant Punxsutawney

Picnic at Cascade Park by Jolly Merrymakers Club

Members of the Jolly Merrymakers club enjoyed a picnic at Cascade Park on June 23 with Mr and Mrs Tom Pilner in charge of arrangements. Afternoon amusements occupied the hours and dinner was served at 6. Plans were made for a swimming party at the Park on July 7.

Jolly Merrymakers Club Cascade Park Tom Pilner

Daughters of Union Veterans Meet Tuesday at Hall

Daughters of Union Veterans Tent 20 will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Modern Woodmen of America hall. A social program will follow.

Daughters of Union Veterans Woodmen of America

Y S B Class to Host Home Friday at Cascade Park

Section F members of the Y S B class at Third U P church plan a home evening this Friday at Cascade Park with families as special guests.

U. P. Church Cascade Park

E. N. C. Club Plans Thursday Cascade Park Brunch

Members of the E. N. C. club will gather at Cascade Park Thursday at 11 oclock in the morning for brunch. A social time will follow.

E. N. C. Club Cascade Park

S J 500 Club Meeting Set at St Josephs Hall

S J 500 Club members will gather Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock in St Josephs hall for their regular session.

S. J. 500 Club St. Joseph’s Hall

Camp Leasure Ladies Joint Dinner Meeting

Associates of the Spanish War Veterans Camp and the Daniel Leasure Auxiliary held a covered dish dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Orville Van Horns Milton street home. Forty guests were served with awards for contests and plans were made for the next Auxiliary meeting July 8 at the Legion Home with Mrs. Osler presiding.

Spanish War Veterans Camp Daniel Leasure Auxiliary Orville van Horn Milton Street Mary Osler Gladys Morgan Legion Home Osler

Woods Announces Daughter Margaret’s Marriage in Winchester

Pred E Woods announces the marriage of his daughter Margaret Woods to Victor V Hudson of Alliance Ohio son of Howard E Hudson of New Castle. The ceremony occurred in Winchester Virginia on June 15 with a double ring service. The couple reside in Alliance where the groom works for Kalamazoo Furnace Co.

E. Woods Margaret Woods Victor V. Hudson Alliance, O Howard E. Hudson New Castle Winchester

51st Pisor and Emery reunion conveyed at New Wilmington Park

The 51st Pisor and Emery reunion was held Friday June 21 at New Wilmington Park with a noon dinner. Table seating for 75 featured fresh cut flowers as new presidents were elected during the business meeting, led by president Audrey Lock and vice president Roy.

Pisor and Emery New Wilmington Park Audrey Lock Roy

Local reunion notes and officers named for 1941 gathering

A list of officers and special guests for the reunion is provided. A. Kerr serves as secretary, with Mrs. Ola Crill as corresponding secretary and Mrs. Elnore Boks as treasurer. Other committee members and guests include Mrs. May Lock, Audley Lock, W. A. Kerr, P. A. Buchanan, T. B. Waddington, Margaret Emery, and guests Gertrude Shiner of Youngstown Ohio and Anna Harris of Beaver Falls. Games and sports were enjoyed in the afternoon. The next reunion is set for the third Friday of June 1941 at New Wilmington Park.

A. Kerr Ola Crill Elnore B May Lock Audley Lock W. A. Kerr P. A. Buchanan T. B. Waddington Margaret Emery Gertrude Shiner Youngstown Anna Harris Beaver Falls New Wilmington Park

Dorothy Donahey Kitchen Shower Honoring Bride Elect

A kitchen shower for Dorothy Donahey, bride elect of Howard Warnock, was hosted by Dorothy Ward at her East Street home Friday evening. Cards were played and refreshments served. Dorothy received many gifts for her new home. the marriage is set for July 27.

Dorothy Donahey Howard Warnock Dorothy Ward East Street

Wedding Anniversary Observed by Friends and Relatives

Mr and Mrs Wesley Davy of 723 County Line Street were honored by a Greenville Mercer area gathering from friends and relatives at Camp Shenango. Dinner at 2 pm was served by Mrs John Alexander with help from Mrs Robert Barkley and Blanche Davy. D O F club members enjoyed a Cleveland visit including Euclid Beach with Ruth Marcela noted. Margaret Pearl of Galbreath Avenue will host the club on June 27.

Wesley Davy County Line Street Camp Shenango Mercer Greenville Etx Davy John Alexander Robert Barkley Blanche Davy D. O. F. Club Cleveland Euclid Beach Ruth Marcela Margaret Pearl Galbreath Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. L. T. Kensington Jameson Model Club Summer Oilda E. Washington Street Mrs. J. Curtis Ohio Shiners Veeeq Re Bowlene Penney’s Johnny Dochko and His Orchestra Taylor Link Sausage Doz Robert W. Patrick Gordon Elmo Rachel Rebekah Lodge No. 40 Charlotte Phipps Florence Gillespie Nellie Tribby Cascade Brunch S. J Bell & Howell and Eastman Movie Equipment Bell & Howell Filmo Hyde’s Cut Rate Drug Store Liberty St Louis Nestle Eugene Duart Frederic Lawrence Savings & Trust Lou Hide Mill St Leasure Ladies Woods-Hudson U. S Karl T. Rohrer Eyes Scientifi Cally, Far Ein Credi H. M. Rosen Optometrist Jack Gerson Washington At Mill
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