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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1912

Page

5

Rae Muirhead Business Girls honor Miss Erhardt

Over 100 attended a Rae Muirhead Business Girls club meeting at the YWCA in tribute to Miss Grace L. Erhardt who leaves for Rochester next week. A special table for Erhardt and Am Elizabeth McKee was noted, with gifts and speeches marking her service.

Rae Muirhead Miss Erhardt A. B. McCormick Erhardt Elk Th McLaughrey J. L. Stratton Howard Kirk G. B. Ingham E. S. Phillips R. M. Russell Westminster College New Wilmington

Pleasant surprise party honors MecQuiston couple in Wayne

A home gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sampson McQuiston in Wayne township celebrated the marriage of John MecQuiston and his wife Jennie Booker. Guests included numerous local families and friends who shared games music and a luncheon while presenting the couple with gifts.

Sampson McQuiston Wayne Township John MecQuiston Jennie Booker J. B. Walton Frishkorn Frank Gardner John Houk Robert Grandy Harry Hogue William Wellhousen Frank Shoemaker Anna Frishkorn Pearl Houk Edwin Deanhart Bessie Houk George McCleary John Shoemaker Blanche Ernest Neighman Bessie Leonhart Wm. Walton Wm Leonhart H. C. McQuiston Fred Young Lillie Elsie McQuiston Frank Houk James Brown Fred Weingardner Verna Harper George Friday Leon Thompson Margaret Thompson Wilbur Barnett Jeanette Weighman Jesse Neighman Edwin Wright Oscar MceQuiston Charles Frischkorn Fred McQuiston Friday Elizabeth Walton

Kensington club meeting at Mrs Weyer home

The N. H. B. Kensington members met Tuesday at Mrs Jno Weyer on Leasure Avenue for a pleasant afternoon. Special guests included Mrs R S Morgan and Mrs E C Horton of Ashtabula. A sewing diversion followed by a pink and white lunch prepared by the hostess and her sister Mrs Nickum and Miss Patterson. In two weeks they will have a picnic at the park with members and families.

Jno. Weyer Leasure Avenue N. H. B. Kensington R. S. Morgan E. C., Horton Ashtabula Bewing Nickum

Musical event in Beaver Falls features local residents

Mrs William P French Miss Sara Dana Falls J Russell and Harry Urmson of this city will participate in a musicale this evening at the home of Miss Melen Cornman on Eleventh street Beaver Falls for an evening of chamber music.

William P. French Sara Dana Falls Messrs. J. Russell Harry Urmson Melen Cornman Eleventh Street Beaver Falls

Miss Ruth Frazier Hosts Q. P. Club Evening

Miss Ruth Frazier of 420 Aber weigh will entertain the Q. P. club Thursday evening.

Ruth Frazier Q. P. Club

Nursery Garden Party Proves Successful Benefit for Children

A garden party at Mrs. James Ward Reis’s East Street home raised about $90 for the East Side Children’s Day Nursery. The lawn glowed with electric lanterns and gypsy booths while the Eighth grade orchestra played on the porch. Organizers listed include Mrs. Reis as supervisor and a long roster of volunteers handling refreshments, flowers, candy, coffe, and tables.

James Ward Reis East Street C. W. Biles Carmi Glover Wallace Clendenin Florence White Reis J. C. McCready Flowers Carrie Bleakley Richard Bard Candy M. Linville O. H. J. Hartsuff H. E.mcgoun W. G. Dunn D. 8. Pyle Ella Caine J. H. Frew E. L. Smith Sol Brown Mary Allen Mga Keel John Ourser

Local social notices mix of marriages reunions and parties

Community events list shows multiple weddings and gatherings. Miss Pearl McMunn and Earl Shantz wed at 8 o clock. Reunions hosted by Humphrey and Armstrong families. Various clubs and circles hold socials, picnics, dances, luncheons, and entertainments at homes and parks across the area. Names include McMunn Shantz Lee MacGoun Frazier Praiseworthy.

Luncheon for Highland Fling chaperones and guests

Mrs F H McMasters of Winter avenue hosted a one o’clock luncheon at the Country club for Highland Fling girls including Margaret Rose Mariel Bopp Edna Smith Ellen Fisher Lillian Early Sara McMasters. Guests included Mrs C L Baldwin and Miss Mary Griest of Unionville and Mrs George Jones of Kokomo Ind.

F. H. McMasters Winter Avenue Highland Fling Country Club Margaret Rose Mariel Bopp Edna Smith Ellen Fisher Lillian Early Sara McMasters C. L. Baldwin Mary Griest Unionville George Jones Kokomo Ind

Surprise Shower For Miss Pearl McMunn Bride Elect

Miss Herma Sowash and Miss Edna Drum hosted a miscellany shower for bride elect Pearl McMunn at Spruce Street home. About 50 guests attended and presented a large collection of pretty gifts. The afternoon included music games and a collation afterward.

Surprise Birthday Tea for Mrs Margaret Jones

Mrs Evan Evans organized a pleasant surprise party for her niece Mrs Margaret Jones at 223 South Croton Avenue on Tuesday evening. The event gathered 30 intimate friends who brought several useful gifts and a dainty lunch was served later.

Evan Evans Margaret Jones South Croton Avenue

Martha Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Withers Home

Members gathered Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Robert Withers on South Mill Street. Quilting dominated the visit and a noon dinner was served for ten guests.

Martha Sewing Circle Robert Withers South Mill Street

Mrs Pyle Hosts Thursday Sewing Circle Gathering

Mrs L E Pyle will entertain the Thursday Sewing Circle Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Joseph Pyle, corner Meyer and Delaware avenues.

L. E. Pyle Joseph Pyle Meyer and Delaware Avenues

Public sale of Citizens National bank stock in New Castle

The undersigned Edward F. Connelly will sell at public outcry at his office in the Lawrence Savings & Trust building New Castle Pa on Tuesday July 2 1912 at 10 oclock a m sharp five shares of the capital stock of the Citizens National bank of New Castle Terms cash.

Lawrence Savings & Trust New Castle Citizens National Bank of New Castle Edward F. Connelly

Iced Tea Demonstration at Tamsus Tea Co Event

Free iced tea offered during the warm months by Tamsus Tea Co Importers. The notice promotes a cooling refreshing drink with a special mix and invites the public to attend at 219 1/2 Washington Street.

Tamsus Tea CO Washington St

Many Weddings Events of Today

A brilliant summer day adds charm to a lengthy schedule of weddings today from early morning to late evening. The article lists the various ceremonies and venues across the day.

Pretty wedding at St. Josephs for Miss Clara Preisel and Louis Wadlinger

Miss Clara Preisel wed Louis Frederick Wadlinger at St. Josephs church at 9 o clock with Father Yokum officiating. The bridal party included Miss Anna Preisel and Mr Norman Wadlinger. After a breakfast at the Preisel home the couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside in the city.

St. Joseph's Church Clara Preisel Louis Frederick Wadlinger Yokum Anna Preisel Norman Wadlinger Louis Preisel Etna Street

Hartman Dietterle wedding at the Hartman home

Miss Birdie Hartman and Mr Andrew Dietterle Jr wed at noon in South Jefferson Street, with Rev C Frederick Frimp as officiant. Attendants include Miss Lillian Hartman and Mr Frank Pankratz, the ceremony followed by a breakfast. The couple plans a Pittsburgh trip before settling on East Washington Street, then Huron Avenue after their new home is finished.

Birdie Hartman Andrew Dietterle, Jr S. Hartman South Jefferson Street Lillian Hartman Frank Pankratz Dietterle C. Frederick Frank Lena Hartman

Wedding follows Lohengrin music at Sutton home

Reverend D. P. Shafer presided at the marriage of Rebecca Charles of Sutton Street and Arthur McClain of Pearson Street at 4 PM in the Charles residence. Hilda Hill announced the bridal party’s approach, with Rose Hill as bridesmaid and Fred Charles as best man. The bride wore white marquisette and carried a shower bouquet. A summer gown adorned the attendant. Guests enjoyed a dinner, and the couple will commence housekeeping on Long Avenue.

D. P. Shafer Central Christian Church Rebecca Charles Sutton Street Arthur McClain Pearson Street Charles Hilda Hill Rose Hill Fred Charles Mrs. McClain Long Avenue

Quiet City Wedding of Miss Bertha Free and Mr John McMullen

Bertha Free of South Mill street and John McMullen of the Westside were quietly married at St. Marys Church in the hour. A small circle attended the ceremony. A breakfast followed at the brides home. They will reside in the city with many friends.

Bertha Free South Mill Street John McMullen Westside St. Mary's Church

Quiet City Wedding at 427 Sheridan Avenue

A quiet wedding was held this morning at 427 Sheridan Avenue as Rev. J. C. Worner joined Miss May Vanhouten and Carlisle O. Wolford in marriage. The couple, prominent local residents, begin married life in the city.

Sheridan Avenue J. C. Worner May Vanhouten Carlisle O. Wolford

Local weddings set for the day in area

Miss Mayme Huff and William W. Patterson were quietly married at Rev David Whitmarsh’s home at 2 30 PM and plan a brief wedding trip before settling near Mt Jackson. Earlier plans include the Stokes Withers wedding at 6 PM and Moore White nuptials at 8 30 PM.

Mayme Huff Lowellville William W. Patterson North Beaver Township David Whitmarsh Newell Avenue Mt. Jackson Stokes-Withers

Picnic at Park Honors Visiting Miss Blonquist

A Central Presbyterian Sunday school picnic in the park honored Miss Alice Blonquist of North Warren, visiting cousin Miss Martha McCormick of Wallace Avenue. The group enjoyed an 11 o’clock outing and a noon dinner in the grove with rose and daisy decorations and book form place cards.

Alice Blonquist North Warren Martha McCormick Wallace Avenue Central Presbyterian Church Pearl Dufford Miss Dufford Ethel Douglas Naomi Leslie Margaret Chipman Anna Britton Emily Edith Curry Mary Hover Sara Jones Lilian Hunt Olive Brisban Katherine Elizabeth Nancy Garver Alberta Black Marietta van Horn Ethel Hicks

Ward Lawn Fetes Planned for Charity Fund

To raise money for the club charity, eight ward lawn fetes will be held next Tuesday evening July 2 across the city. Ward socials will announce venues by Saturday. The top fundraiser picnic will be in July, with July and August meetings suspended. ward supplies should be solicited locally only.

Parry Ladies Chorus Honors Miss Blodwen Edwards Ahead of Marriage

Members of the Parry Ladies chorus honored Miss Blodwen Edwards who resigned as president before her upcoming marriage to Lewis Thomas. Fifty five guests attended Tuesday at Mrs T P Williams home on Phillips Street as Miss Parry presented a cut glass water set. Edwards thanked the group as entertainment featured games, music and a nice lunch.

Parry Ladies’ Chorus Blodwen Edwards Lewis Thomas T. P. Williams Phillips Street Miss Parry Miss Edwards

Gloria circle picnic at Cascade park with out of town guests

Twenty two members enjoyed a Tuesday evening picnic at Cascade park with an elaborate lunch served at 6 30. Out of town guests included Mrs William Ritter and son Walter of Massillon Ohio and Mrs Joseph Thornton and Miss Irene and Agnes Thornton of Cleveland. A follow up all day outing is planned Saturday on the Harmony line with husbands as special guests.

Gloria Circle Cascade Park Grove William Ritter Walter Massillion Joseph Thornton Irene Agnes Thornton Cleveland Harmony Line

Cleveland couple hosts gathering for Black cousins

Attorney and Mrs. Harvey E. Martin of Cleveland Avenue entertained twenty guests in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Black of Elizabeth City North Carolina. The event featured social conversation music and refreshments.

Harvey E. Martin Cleveland Avenue Rey James B. Black Elizabeth N. C

Elizabeth Francis and Elizabeth Davis Win Picnic Honors

Miss Elizabeth Francis of Crafton and Miss Elizabeth Davis of Youngstown shared honors at a park picnic Tuesday evening hosted by Miss Anne McNeill. Seventeen covers for 24 guests enjoyed a grove supper. Hostess Miss Martha McNeil assisted, and the evening featured theatre and dancing in the pavilion.

Elizabeth Francis Crafton Elizabeth Davis Youngstown Park Anne McNeill Grove Martha McNeil

Mrs Miquel and grandson begin extended trip to Indianapolis

Mrs J A Miquel and her grandson Kenneth McCaslin of East Washington street start an extended visit in Indianapolis at the home of Mrs Miquel's daughter Mrs George L Sperry. They will also visit Mrs VanHorn in Chicago and expect to be away about a month. Mrs T A Miquel and son Joseph who accompanied them to Indianapolis returned last evening.

J. A. Miquel Kenneth McCaslin East Washington Street Indianapolis Ind

Banquet Planned Honoring Local Postmaster and Successor

The Lawrence club hosts a banquet next Monday evening in honor of John A. McKee who has served as postmaster for nine years and David A. Moore appointed to succeed him. The guest list includes all local post office staff and a few extra invitees.

Lawrence Club John A. McKee David A. Moore

Old Maids Club Members Attend Delware Avenue Meeting

The Old Maids club members gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. William Rogers's home on Del aware avenue. Special guests Mrs. Rhinehart and Miss Rhinehart attended. Dainty refreshments were served and plans were made for a park breakfast in two weeks.

Old Maids’ Club William Rogers Delaware Avenue Rhinehart Miss Rhinehart the Park

Rae Muirhead Business Girls' Club Meeting Notice

All members in the second ward are asked to meet at the YWCA Saturday at 8 o'clock to perfect arrangements for the ice cream social next Tuesday evening.

Rae Muirhead Business Girls’ Club

Local social guests hosted by the Lehrers in Highland Avenue

Mrs. J. A. Gehres and Miss Cora Hartong join Miss Margaret Gehres of Akron Ohio and Miss Helen Halter of Youngstown as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Leohner on Highland avenue for a few days.

J. A. Gehres Cora Hartong Margaret Gehres Akron O Helen Halter Youngstown J. C. Leohner Highland Avenue

Birthday Dinner at Darlington for L S Hoyt

L S Hoyt of North Jefferson street will host a birthday dinner for relatives and friends at Darlington on Thursday.

L. S. Hoyt North Jefferson Street Darlington

G. G. R. Club Meets at Mrs Blanche Taylors Home

Three tables were used to accommodate club members at a Tuesday evening meeting held in the home of Mrs. Blanche Taylor on Leeway Avenue.

G. G. R. Club Blanche Taylor Lee Ayenue

Image Captures Club Photo Before Guest Departure

Mrs. J. W. Norris of East Maine Street to host in two weeks after a gathering where a club picture was taken and guests were offered refreshments before departure.

J. W. Norris East Maine Street

Farewell Shower for Miss Lucille Iman in Clayton Street

Miss Marie Burns hosted a farewell party on Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Lucille Iman who departs Thursday for Fort Wayne Indiana. The event was a miscellaneous shower with 12 intimate friends. Pink and white decorations, cards, and a dainty collation prepared by the hostess and Miss Hazel Thoman marked the evening.

Marie Burns Clayton Street Lucille Iman Fort Wayne Ind Hazel Thoman

Engagement Luncheon Honoring Miss Susan Taggett at Country Club

Miss Agnes Wallace hosted a prettily appointed one o'clock luncheon at the Country Club today in honor of her Philadelphia guest Miss Susan Taggett. Among the out of town guests were Miss Laura Wallis of Sharon and Mrs. T. M. T. McKennan of Pittsburg.

Agnes Wallace Wallace Avenue Country Club Susan Taggett Philadelphia Laura Wallis Sharon T. M. T. McKennan Pittsburg

Local residents attend Junior Society dance at Idlewild Park

Miss Helen McCracken Miss Martha Johnston Miss Mary Steinberger and Messrs William Young Jesse Gibson and Joseph O Connor returned from Sharon where they attended the Junior Society dance at Idlewild Park Monday evening.

Helen McCracken Martha Johnston Mary Steinberger William Young Jesse Gibson Joseph O'Connor Sharon Idlewild Park

Marriage Licenses. Birth Announcement for Updegraff Daughter

A child girl was born to Mr and Mrs C D Updegraff of Franklin Avenue, a daughter born to the couple as a new addition to the family.

C. D. Updegraff Franklin Avenue

Mrs Callahan Honored With Park Picnic Before Western Trip

Mrs S J Callahan who departs next Tuesday for an extended western trip was honored with a park picnic Tuesday evening. Members of the Orpheus club attended and an appetizing menu was served in the grove with covers laid for 22.

S. J. Callahan Orpheus Club

Lon don social luncheon honors Miss Mary Chamberlain

Mrs H J McClure hosted a six cover luncheon at the Tea Cup Inn for Miss Mary Chamberlain of London Ohio at 1 o'clock today.

Mary Chamberlain London H. J. McClure Park Avenue Tea Cup Inn

Picnic for Woman's Club at Cascade Park

Members of the Woman's Club of Trinity Church and their families plan a Thursday picnic at Cascade Park with dinner served at six o'clock. Attendees are asked to bring their own baskets.

Woman's Club of Trinity Church Cascade Park

Picnic club to host park evening in honor of McGouns

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McGoun, who leaves shortly for Huntington West Virginia, Picnic club members plan a park picnic Thursday evening.

R. C. McGoun Huntington W. Va

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Kensington Mather Bros. CO Rich Service Mather Bros Co Humphrey John Humphrey Jacksville C. H. Lee Pearl McMunn Earl Shantz L.S. Hoyt Uber Avenue Queen Sewing Circle David Drum West Avenue Alice Miles Hulda Swanson W. W. Wall Florence Ore Frank Hyde Logan Street Preisel-Wadlinger Charles McClain McMullen Vanhouten-Wolford Huff-Patterson Metzler Akron Sharon Dance John C. McMullen Bertha M. Free Mite Te Aebee Lee Robert J. Whiting Harry Richards Minda Mumbaugh Andrew C. Dietterle Bertha E. Hartman Clara A, Pressel New Castle If Okies Icssencess Princess Dresser Davenport Cower’s Furniture Annex McGregor NEW Castle Stationery CO North Mercer ST Ajax Tires Ajax Sea Island Ajax- Grieb Rubber Co Horton & MacNab Co
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