Enjoyable Picnic At Smith Home In Helena
The Helena Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church held its annual Friday evening picnic dinner at the Smith home on Highland avenue. Seated for 43 guests, includes Miss Mary Schwasberg of Southern Pines and Mrs. E. D. Smith of Omaha among others. Roses decorated the tables and a menu was served under the committee’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Smith
Highland Avenue
Helena
First Presbyterian Church
Mary Schwasberg
Southern Pines
E. D. Smith
Omaha
Neb
Snyder
George B. Zahniser
J. G. Nothdurst
R. G. Maxwell
Toynbee
George White
J. Dc. Raney
Shiek
W. J. Whitling
8. M. Matheny
Lenore Gageby
Humphrey Family Holds Fourth Reunion in Butler County Grove
The fourth Humphrey reunion gathered 200 to 300 relatives at a grove on a Humphrey farm near Jacksville Butler County. Activities included an elaborate noon dinner for about 240 guests with chairs swings and long tables. Speakers included William Humphrey Sr. who traced the family history 117 years to Thomas Humphrey's arrival and a nominating committee led by J. W. Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Jackaville
Butler County
H. J. Whalen
New Castle
J. W. Humphrey
Ellwood City
Pittsburg
William Riddle
Prospect
Joseph H. Studebaker
Jacksville
Leighner
Butler
Shoemaker
Plaingrove
Eley
Zion
Schnering
Harlansburg
Samuel Moore
J. D. Humphrey
Greene County
James Marshall
Edwin Humphrey
D. W. Humphrey
Harrisville
W. F. Gardner
W. H. Humphrey
Portersville
Ellwood
Local Reunion Details Highlight Year’s Births and Deaths
Edwin Humphrey of Butler served as treasurer with John Humphrey of Portersville. Four births and two deaths were reported for the year. Attendees from New Castle included Mr and Mrs W F Gardner of Wallace, Mr and Mrs John S Martin of Park Avenue, Rev and Mrs H J Whalen and sons Henry and Russell of Winter Avenue, Mrs Rosa Mershimer and daughters of East Washington Street, and Mrs Fry of Pearl Street. The reunion will be held the same next year on the last Thursday in one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary
Edwin Humphrey
Butler
John Humphrey
Portersville
New Castle
W. F. Gardner
Wallace
John S. Martin
Park Avenue
H. J. Whalen
Henry and
Russell
Winter Avenue
Rosa Mershimer
East Washington Street
Fry
Pearl Street
Mandolin Club Basket Picnic Closes Season
Members of the Mandolin club and Altruistic circle enjoyed a porch basket picnic hosted by Mrs. W. H. Gillespie on Rhodes Place Friday evening. The gathering, arranged by Mrs. J. W. Sarver, Mrs. W. R. Jarvis, Mrs. C. L. Snyder and the hostess, drew 42 guests including Mrs. Anna Watson of Oil City and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Gillespie
Rhodes Place
Mandolin Club
J. W. Sarver
W. R. Jarvis
C. L. Snyder
Anna Watson
Oil City
Robert Lowry
McConnell Family Reunion Held At Volant
Mr and Mrs Charles G Martin Flora Ellen and others attended the McConnell family reunion Friday at W J McConnell home Volant. 156 relatives and friends joined a noon dinner. Addresses by Rev Mechlin Rev Cameron and Mr Comstock. Next reunion set for James Richardson home near Grove City on last Friday of June 1916. Harry McConnell elected president and Mrs John McConnell secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Martin
Flora Ellen
Milton Frazier
James McCurdy
McConnell
W. J. McConnell
Volant
Mechlin
Cameron
Comstock
James Richardson
Grove City
Harry McConnell
John McConnell
Anniversary Party for Mr and Mrs D R Smith
Mr and Mrs D R Smith of 913 Morton street celebrated their 20th anniversary Friday evening with guests including Mrs J B Smith and several Lutz and Smith family members. The event featured informal hours, music by Grace Lutz, refreshments, and assistance from Mrs A B Gorman and H L Bannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Smith
Morton Street
J. B. Smith
Edward Lutz
Will Donaldson
Milton Barns
Edgar Peifly
H. L. Bannon
A. B. Gorman
Grace Lutz
Ethel Lutz
Harold Lutz
Herman Lutz
Elmer Gorman
Clayton Bannon
Dave Johns
Mildred Johns
Ralph Smith
Gale Smith
Edna Smith
Neighborhood party for Johnson children delights Moody attendees
The lawn at Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Johnson on Moody avenue hosted a Friday afternoon party for their children Charles Jr Phillips George and Winifred. Over 100 children joined in games and later enjoyed refreshments prepared by Mrs. Thomas Offutt and the Misses Rebekah Browne Blanche Lusk Mary Anna Ai ken Grace Wilson Elizabeth Atkinson Anna Perry Rachel Pollock and Elsa Ashmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Johnson
Moody Avenue
Charles Jr
Phillips
George
Winifred
Thomas Offutt
Rebekah E. Browne
Blanche Lusk
Mary
Anna Aiken
Grace Wilson
Elizabeth Atkinson
Anna Perry
Rachel Pollock
Elsa Ashmore
Marriage of Irene Conners and Robert S White
Reverend S M F Nesbitt presided at the wedding of Irene Conners of Adams Street and Robert S White of Lathrop Street at Central Presbyterian Church. The ceremony occurred at four o clock Thursday afternoon with Eva White as bridesmaid and Lee Callendar as best man. The couple plans a West Virginia trip and will reside on Beckford Street upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. F. Nesbitt
Central Presbyterian Church
Irene Conners
Adams Street
Robert S. White
J. B. White
Lathrop Street
Eva White
Lee Callendar
West Virginia
Beckford Street
English family returns from Meadville visit
Mr and Mrs B L English and daughter Eva of North Bay street have returned from Meadville where Miss English attends Allegheny College. The trip was made in their car. Last evening Miss English left for Eagles Mere to attend a convention as a representative of the college Y W C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
B. L. English
Eva
North Bay Street
Local Girls Leave for Pittsburg University Course
Local girls depart for Pittsburg to take courses at the university. Names include Miss Sara Sankey of Wallace avenue Miss Margaret McConahy of Highland avenue Miss Frances Foulke of Boyles avenue Miss Helen Maxwell of Winter avenue and Miss Nellie Mayers of East North street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
University
Sara Sankey
Wallace Avenue
Margaret McConahy
Highland Avenue
Frances Foulke
Boyles Avenue
Helen Maxwell
Winter Avenue
Nellie Mayers
East North Street
Miss Mamie Marlin to Return Home for Summer Vacation
Miss Mamie Marlin of North Jefferson Street who attends the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia is expected home Monday for the summer vacation. Since school closed she has been visiting relatives in Scranton Wilkes-Barre and Donora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Marlin
North Jefferson Street
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Attorny Hover Hosts Guests From Several Areas
Attorney and Mrs F A Hover of Croton avenue hosted guests Mr and Mrs Fred Myers of Neshoannonck township Miss Amanda Beiler of Lacour MA and Mr and Mrs Clark Bates with daughter Mary of Jefferson Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hover
Croton Avenue
Fred Myers
Neshannock Township
Amanda Beiler
Lacour, Ma
Clark Bates
Mary
Jefferson
Badger and Zillifro Quietly Wed in Plaingrove
Miss Jemima J. Badger and A. W. Zillifro of West Liberty married in a quiet ceremony June 23 at the home of Rev. S. Y. Sankey of Plaingrove. The couple are well known and favorably regarded in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemima J. Badger
A. W. Zillifro
West Liberty
8S. Y. Sankey
Plaingrove
Invitations Issued for Parties Next Week
Mr and Mrs George L Patterson of North Mercer issue invitations for a party for their niece Miss Harriet Quinn of Highland avenue and her friends on Friday July 2 at 8 30 PM Their daughter Miss Mary Patterson also issues invitations for a party on Thursday July 1 from 5 to 9 at their North Mercer street home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Patterson
North Mercer Street
Harriet Quinn
Highland Avenue
Miss Mary Patterson
Homecoming gathering for Morris Pitzer with 32 guests
Returning to Marshall avenue Morris Pitzer found a surprise party of 32 friends awaiting him. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Weingartner their employer and wives and associates from Thompson bakery. Refreshments were served after informal hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Avenue
Morris Pitzer
George Weingartner
Thompson Bakery
Choir Basket Dinner at Mc Creary Home
Epworth Methodist choir members and friends enjoyed a Friday evening basket dinner at Mr and Mrs David Mc Creary on Mercer road. Rain forced tables to be spread on the barn floor with 44 covers. The evening included music and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Methodist Church
David McCreary
Mercer Road
Mrs Charles Julian entertains guests in Thomasville gathering
The succession of entertainments for Mrs. Charles Julian and daughter Helen of Thomasville North Carolina continued in an afternoon affair presided by Mrs. B F Butler of North Jefferson Street. About 30 guests enjoyed informal Kensington and card games followed by refreshments served by Mrs. W W Eichbaum and Miss Blanche Lusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Julian
Helen
Thomasville
N. C
B. F. Butler
North Jefferson Street
Kensington
Cards
W. W. Eichbaum
Blanche Lusk
First monthly picnic of 1914 Book Club at Cascade Park
The inaugural summer picnic at Cascade Park Friday evening drew 21 attendees including Mrs. Roy F. Brandon of Youngstown. Credit for the successful event goes to the organizing committee Mrs. Carl Reed Mrs. J Russell Urmson and Mrs. Wilson M Eckles with dancing later adding to the fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Club
Cascade Park
Roy F. Brandon
Youngstown
Carl Reed
J. Russell Urmson
Wilson M. Eckles
Hospitality Hosts D W T Girls by Mrs Wiles
Mrs Jack Wiles of Gardner hosted the D W T girls Friday evening with Harry Brown of Lodi as a guest. Sewing and other pleasant diversions led to refreshments, assisted by Mrs George Ott. In two weeks Miss Mayme Coates of Finch Street will be hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wiles
Gardner
Harry Brown
Lodi
George Ott
Mayme Coates
Finch Street
Dinner party honors guests with roses and theater outing
Miss Eleanor Pyle of Winter avenue hosted a nicely appointed dinner Friday evening with guests Misses Agnes Haun Elizabeth Ma theny Olive Green Helen Foster Lucille Allen and Eugenia Long. An automobile ride preceded a theatre party to the movies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Pyle
Winter Avenue
Agnes Haun
Elizabeth Matheny
Olive Green
Helen Foster
Lucille Allen
Eugenia Long
Friday Country Club Dance Draws Youthful Crowd
A Friday evening weekly dance at the Country club drew many young attendees. The next event, organized by the entertainment committee, will be held in one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Wedding guests attend West Hickory ceremony
Mr and Mrs Francis Allen Wheeler and their baby of Park Avenue attended the ceremony for Miss Josephine Siggins of West Hickory and Dr Henry Edwin Utter of Providence Rhode Island. The wedding was solemnized Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis’ Allen Wheeler
Baby
Park Avenue
Josephine Siggins
West Hickory
Henry Edwin Utter
Providence
Kensington Members Enjoy Picnic at Cascade Park
G. C. Kensington members held a Friday picnic supper at Cascade park with Miss Alice Thompson of Cleveland joining the group. They dined in the grove and spent the evening informally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Kensington
Cascade Park
Alice Thompson
Cleveland
Grove
Miss Olive Clemens to Return Home With Ruth Baird
Miss Olive Clemens of North Jefferson Street will return home next Tuesday after a week with friends at Rodgway, accompanied by Miss Ruth Baird of that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Clemens
North Jefferson Street
Rodgeway
Ruth Baird
London bound travelers depart after visit
George Martindale of London Can and Harold Atkinson of Philadelphia have left after visiting Mrs. Sarah Crawford on North Beaver Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Martindale
London
Can
Harold Atkinson
Philadelphia
Sarah Crawford
North Beaver Street
Engagement of Lillian Butz to John W Norris
At a small informal party at Mr. and Mrs. William T. Butz home in North Jefferson Street the engagement of their daughter Lillian to John W. Norris son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Norris of Grant Avenue was announced. Guests from out of town included Miss Jane Russell Miss Mary Kincaid Mrs Parker H Cunningham and Mrs D F Hewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Butz
North Jefferson Street
Lillian
John W. Norris
Edwin F. Norris
Grant Avenue
City
Jane Russell
New Wilmington
Mary Kincaid
Pittsburg
Parker H. Cunningham
Sharon
D. F. Hewett
Washington, D. C
Trinity parish basket luncheon and guild meeting
A basket luncheon for all Trinity parish ladies is planned in the Guild room next Tuesday June 29 at 1 PM. Attendees should bring their lunch and dishes. hot coffee will be served. At 2 PM the Women's Guild will elect officers and a good turnout is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild
Mrs D L Cole Visits Muffley Family in Wallace Ave
Mrs D L Cole of Oskaloosa Iowa arrived to visit her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs J S Muffley on Wallace avenue. Dr Cole is expected to join them in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Cole
Oskaloosa
J. S. Muffley
Wallace Avenue
Dr. Cole
Muffley
First Annual Banquet Of Mahoning Valley Bread Co
The Mahoning Valley Bread Company holds its first annual employee banquet tonight at eight at the plant. A course dinner will be served and about 50 guests are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Valley Bread Company
Reis Cousins Prepare July Montclair Visit
Miss Frances Reis of Montclair New Jersey is expected in early July for a visit to her cousin Miss Rebecca Reis of East Street and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Reis
Montclair
N. J
Rebecca Reis
East Street
Mrs McCleary Hosts Book Club Honor Visit
Mrs T J McCleary of Lee Avenue will entertain the Book Club next Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs Charles Julian of Thomasville North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. McCleary
Lee Avenue
Book Club
Charles Julian
Thomasville
N. C
Firemen Quell Tank Car Fire Near Grove Street Crossing
Firefighters were dispatched at noon to tackle a blaze in a tank car on the Pennsylvania lines. The car was moved to the Grove street crossing where Central firemen used chemical extinguishers to stop the fire before serious damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Grove Street
Central
Luncheon at Spoon Club Sets Table for Fourteen
Covers were laid for 14 at the Spoon club luncheon held Friday at the Country club. Informal pleasantries filled the afternoon and a similar entertainment is planned for two weeks hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoon Club
Tuesday Kensington Dinner Hosts in Cascade Park
Mrs George P Jones of West Cherry Street hosts the Tuesday Kensington at Cascade Park for a 12 30 o clock dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
George P. Jones
West Cherry Street
Cascade Park
Visit of Miss Rhodes to Pittsburg Grandparents and Aunt
Miss Gladys Rhodes of Pittsburg arrived to visit her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Rhodes of Highland avenue and her aunt Mrs. J. C. Liebendorfer of North street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Rhodes
Pittsburg
S. J. Rhodes
Highland Avenue
J. C. Liebendorfer
North Street
Miss Marian Andrews Returns Home for Summer
Miss Marian Andrews of Crawford avenue visits home from Indiana State Normal school to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Andrews
Crawford Avenue
Indiana State Normal School
Frank Andrews
Timber Theft Reported in City Park
Police investigated last night after trees were found cut in Cunningham's Woods and timber stolen. Wood removal continued until the force ordered the men guilty to report at the mayor's office. No arrests were made and the activity is to be stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham’s Woods
Prisoners Not Used On Roads This Summer
Lawrence county jail prisoners will not work on public roads this summer due to jail repairs. No applications have been received and most prisoners have been sent to the work house. About 50 remain in the county jail for short terms from five to ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Glenlock Club Meeting Postponed One Week
The Glenlock club meeting with Miss Ruth Fraser of Uber street was postponed for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenlock Club
Ruth Fraser
Uber Street
Mrs Pearson and family return from Geneva on the Lake
Mrs S D Pearson and her children of West Grant avenue along with her mother Mrs Strunk have come back after a several weeks stay at Geneva on the Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Pearson
West Grant Avenue
Personal mentions from Grove City area social notes
North Jefferson street resident A N Grotefend goes to Pittsburg for the summer. Attorney Clyde Gibson and wife welcome a son. Mrs. Snyder of Bridgeport Conn visits daughter in Crawford terrace. Mrs. Harris and son visit friends in Youngstown. Mrs. Cook and family visit mother in Union township. Peggy Lewis visits grandparents on Crawford avenue. Mrs. Oakley and daughter visit Mrs. Ellison on Grant street. D E Williams spends weeks with uncle David P Thomas in Division street. Ned Williams and Wilma visit Pittsburg. J Kiam of Washington pa guests at Division street. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin of New Castle visit parents of Mrs. Young. James McMillin spends two weeks with ill grandmother Amanda Uber. Mary Schwasberg visits Smiths on Highland avenue en route to Chautauqua. Mrs. Elsie Russell called to bedside of mother Jane McCreary at New Castle hospital. Mrs. H P Dent and son George Evans return to Morgantown after visit with Dent in East Washington street. Thomas McConnell comes from Steubenville to stay with aunt Mrs. Hartman before heading to China with bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Grotefend
North Jefferson Street
Pittsburg
Clyde Gibson
Hazelcroft Avenue
Joseph Snyder
Bridgeport, Conn
Howard Beck
Crawford Terrace
David G. Harris
David Roberts
Crawford Avenue
Youngstown
J. W. Cook
Cleveland
John Winter
Union Township
Peggy Lewis
Woodlawn
J. E. Ligo
E. Oakley
Ramsey
Samuel F. Ellison
Grant Street
D. E. Williams
Washington, Pa
David P. Thomas
Division Street
Ned Williams
Wil
Edna Neville
Wallace Avenue
George
Charles Baldwin
New Castle
W. V. Young
Grove City
James McMillin
Amanda Uber
Mary Schwasberg
Southern Pines
James M. Smith
Highland Avenue
Chautauqua
Elsie Russell
Jane McCreary
New Castle Hospital
H. P. Dent
George Evans
James M. Dent
East Washington Street
Morgantown
W. Va
Thomas McConnell
Steubenville
George Hartman
Cantata at St Johns Church by Sunday School
The Sunday school of St Johns Lutheran church will present the cantata The Carnival of Flowers on Sunday evening. The morning service will be held as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Kensington Meeting Of Lady Maccabees In K P Hall
A business gathering of the Lady Maccabees was held in K of P hall on Friday. The next Kensington is scheduled for July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
The
Lady Maccabees
K. of P.hall
Sewer Project Ordered From Diamond Street End
Street Commissioner Barteaux directed by council to buy 320 feet of 15 inch sewer pipe and install a sewer from the end of Diamond Street to the Neshannock Creek to address frequent ponding after rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barteaux
Council
Diamond Street
Neshannock Creek
Rush at Treasurer's Office As Tax Rush Continues
County Treasurer F. L. Bigham has four clerks on duty to handle a strong flow of tax payments to secure the 5 percent discount offered through August. Tax collections have been heavy this summer and clerks remained busy all forenoon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Bigham
Also Mentioned on This Page
SMITH
Kodaks and
Metzler
Owens
Phone Bell
Gillespie
Party For Children
Badger-Zillifro
A. Ins Palit
New York
Gertrude Barnum
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Miss Barnum
Trinit
Daughter
Geneva
St. John's Church
Diamond St
Rush
Treasurer’s
Victor
Mather Bros
Washington St
Buwer's
Euwer’s Furniture Store
Howadays
Sam. Mgoun
Vorous & Axtell
Cochran Way
Fountain Inn Hotel
Bell Telephone
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