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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

3

Afternoon Party for Dorothy Gormley’s Twelfth Birthday

Miss Dorothy Gormley hosted an afternoon party for nineteen guests on Moody Avenue. The event ran from 2 to 5 o'clock with lawn games, decorated dining room, and refreshments prepared by Mrs. Gormley and Miss Marjorie House. A birthday cake and candy baskets with cherry blossom sprays were centerpiece items with guests including Margaret Abel Evelyn Mitchell Naomi George Evelyn Anderson Jessie Ray Vivian Bane Arminta Smith Leone Stitzinger Frances Smith Gertrude Gillespie Helen Riegel Mildred Sharrock Helen Graham Mary Andrews Freda Haltworth.

Dorothy Gormley J. A. G. Gormley Moody Avenue Gormley Marjorie House Margaret Abel Dorothy Leavy Evelyn Mitchell Naomi George Evelyn Anderson Jessie Ray Vivian Bane Arminta Smith Leone Stitzinger Frances Smith Gertrude Gillespie Helen Riegel Mildred Sharrock Helen Graham Mary Andrews Freda Haltworth

Local Girls Guests Of Former Resident

The H. A. D. girls including Mrs. James Stewart and Misses Anna Moore Mary R Clarke Harriet Smith Lulu White Zoe Hays and Hazel Frethy were entertained at a weekend house party hosted by Mr and Mrs Herbert James of Wilkinsboro Mrs James formerly Miss Grace Smith of this city is a club member.

James Stewart Anna Moore Mary R. Clarke Harriet Smith Lulu White Zoe Hays Hazel Frethy Herbert James Wilkinsboro James Grace Smith

Surprise Supper After Graduation At Miss Coxe’s Home

After the New Castle Business College exercises Friday evening friends gathered at Miss Frances Coxe of Pearson street for a surprise supper planned by Miss Kate Ewin and Miss Leona Perry. The table boasted American flags and American Beauty roses. Miss Coxe, a New Castle High School graduate, left for Wilmington Monday morning.

New Castle Business College Frances Coxe Pearson Street Kate Ewin Leona Perry Coxe New Castle High School Wilmington Del

Chicago physician visits after Marietta College commencement

Dr. Thomas Griffiths a prominent Chicago physician arrived with his son Thomas Hugh Griffiths and sisters Mrs. W J Isaac Mrs Herbert H Hawkins and Mrs Phillip Thomas after attending commencements at Marietta College Marietta Ohio

Thomas Griffiths Chicago, Ill Thomas Hugh Griffiths W. J. Isaac Highland Avenue Herbert H. Hawkins Uber Street Phillip Thomas Sutton Street Marietta College Marietta Ohio

Gift for Teacher Mrs. George E. Treadwell Receives Silk Umbrella

Mrs. George E. Treadwell, teacher of the normal class recently graduated from the First Methodist Sunday school, received a handsome silk umbrella from her class members. The silver handle is engraved with her initials and the date.

George E. Treadwell

Parsons D D S visits family after Penn graduation

J Harold Parsons son of the late Dr J A Parsons has just earned the degree of D D S from the University of Pennsylvania and is spending a few days with his mother and sister in the Norris apartments.

J. Harold Parsons J. A. Parsons University of Pennsylvania Norris Apartments

Diploma Framing Offer From Art Department

Save 10 percent and preserve your diploma with framing in new high grade mouldings. Choose black grey dark mahogany or dark oak finishes. Each diploma is mounted to prevent wrinkling and delivered with an artistic effect.

Social calendar highlights week of weddings and club events

The week features many weddings and social gatherings. Mrs. J Norman Martin hosts cards for Mrs. Emerick. Miss Dorothy Gormley’s birthday. multiple engagements and park picnics. numerous Kensingtons and club meetings. and reunions at parks and homes across the area.

Addiiton

Mrs Hoagland Hosts euchre for K T G circle

Mrs Lucy Hoagland will entertain K T G circle members with their husbands and friends at a euchre in the home of her son Charles Hoagland 823 Oak Street on Tuesday evening.

Lucy Hoagland K. T. G. Circle Euchre Charles Hoagland Oak Street

Ladies auxiliary meeting at Mrs Clapie home

The Ladies auxiliary of the N A of L C will meet with Mrs W J Clapie on Mulberry street Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock.

The N. A. of L. C W. J. Clapie Mulberry Street

Twentieth Century Bible Class Plans Park Picnic

Members of the Twentieth Century Bible class of the First Presbyterian Church will picnic at the park on Friday evening. If rain interrupts, the supper will be held at the church.

First Presbyterian Church

E. S. G. Club to Meet at Miss Hamill's

Miss Gladys Hamill of John Street will entertain the E. S. G. club on Wednesday evening.

E.S. G. Club Gladys Hamill John Street E. S. G. Club

Percy Lavarack to entertain Trinity Bible class

Percy Lavarack will entertain H. K. Gregory's Bible class of Trinity church on Thursday evening.

Percy Lavarack H. K. Gregory Trinity Church

L. D. Club Tonight With Miss Seger Host

Miss Mary Seger of Green street will entertain the L. D. club this evening at her home for a social gathering.

Mary Seger Green Street L. D

Married today at Blairsville

Frank H. Clawson of this city and Mrs. Dorothy Young of Knox Indiana were married quietly at 9 this morning in the home of the groom's mother Mrs M J Clawson. Rev Johnson of the First Methodist church officiated and a breakfast followed. The couple plan to reside in this city after a trip to Philadelphia and Washington, D C.

Frank H. Clawson Dorothy Young Knox Ind M. J. Clawson Johnson First Methodist Church Blairsville N. B. Clawson Walter Kelly Madeline of Ridgestreet Philadelphia Washington, D. C

Families return from Mahood school reunion trip to Butler

Mrs H C Critchlow Mrs T C Jenkins and daughters Vivian Mary Emma Mrs J M Kenehan and daughter Mary Emma Mrs W R Phillips and daughters Margaret Garnet Mrs L O Rowland and children Homer Ruby have returned from an automobile trip to Butler where they attended the Mahood school reunion

H. C. Critchlow T. C. Jenkins Vivian J. M. Kenehan Mary Emma W. R. Phillips Margaret and Garnet L. O. Rowland Homer Ruby Butler Mahood

Kensington Luncheon Farewell for Mrs. Whalen at YWCA

The N H B Kensington will host a luncheon at the Y W C A on Wednesday as a farewell courtesy to Mrs H J Whalen who departs soon for Greensburg.

N. H. B. Kensington

Mrs Flynn Hosts 1916 Circle Evening Event Change

Mrs F T Flynn of West Washington street will entertain the 1916 Circle on Friday evening instead of the afternoon.

F. T. Flynn West Washington Street

Highland Book Club Meeting Postponed One Week

The Highland Book club meeting set for Thursday with Mrs. C A Reed of Lincoln avenue is postponed for one week.

Highland Book Club C. A. Reed Lincoln’ Avenue

Mrs C H Hilborn to Host Two Luncheons This Week

Complimentary to her sister Mrs A C Krouse of Cincinnati Ohio Mrs C H Hilborn will give two luncheons this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. The event highlights hospitality and family ties in local social circles.

A. C. Krouse Cincinnati C. H. Hilborn

Hecks Return From Atlantic City Honeymoon

Mr and Mrs Harold Heck completed their honeymoon trip to Atlantic City after a brilliant wedding on the 14th. The couple plans to reside locally and celebrate with family.

Harold Heck Atlantic City

To Entertain Mrs. Robert Jackson Hosts Luncheon

Mrs. Robert Jackson of Highland Avenue will give a luncheon on Friday, inviting friends and neighbors to a social gathering at her home.

Robert Jackson Highland Avenue

Miss Flora Treser Leaves for Pitt Summer School

Flora Treser of Laurel Avenue departs for Pittsburgh to attend the summer term at Pitt University and join the campus program for the season.

Pitt Summer School Flora Treser Laurel Avenue Pittsburg Pitt University

Miss Nannie Mitcheltree Enrolls at State College

Miss Nannie Mitcheltree of West Washington street left Monday for State college to study during the summer term.

Nannie Mitcheltree West Washington Street State College

Mrs Vincent Gallagher Hosts Senora Club Gathering

Mrs Vincent Gallagher of Taylor Street entertained the Senora club Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock.

Vincent Gallagher Taylor Street Senora Club

Mrs John Hammond Hosts T A C Kensington Meeting

Mrs John Hammond of Sutton street will entertain the T. A. C. Kensington on Thursday afternoon.

John Hammond Sutton Street T. A. C. Kensington

Kingston group to visit Ellwood City with Mrs James Moses

Members of the Tuesday Kingston will travel to Ellwood City Tuesday at 10 20 o clock to spend the day with Mrs James Moses.

Georgie Lynch James W. Coates David Jameson Royal Club Wiliam K. Hugus Highlands Avenue Elizabeth Houston Park Kensington James Moses Ellwood City Ada Ashenfelter Grenville David Riley C. H. Hilborn Highland Avenue Lucy Hoagland

Emerson Kensington to Host Mrs McKee in Shenango Farm Event

Emerson Kensington plans a Thursday afternoon gathering with Mrs Charles McKee of Cherry Lane farm in Shenango township. The event invites neighbors and party attendees to share an afternoon social.

Emerson Kensington Charles McKee Cherry Lane Farm Shenango Township

Postponed Meeting of G W C Kensington

The meeting of the G W C Kensington with Mrs John Leslie of Chestnut Street scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed for two weeks.

G. W. C. Kensington John Leslie Chestnut Street

Kensington Picnic At Cascade Park Noon

G G G Kensington members plan a Cascade Park picnic Wednesday at noon.

Kensington G. G. G. Kensington Cascade Park

Central W C T U and L T L meet in Y W C A parlors

Central W C T U met Friday evening June 23 in the Y M C A parlors with fourteen members and three visitors present. Reports from the Butler convention June 6 7 highlighted Mrs Ketler as county quiz winner and gifts from Mrs George and Mrs Lyle Emery.

Central W. C. T. U Butler Ketler George Lyle Emery Central Union Snyder

Rubber World Comment Sparks Avian Business Gripe

A talking aviator laments lack of appreciation and jokes that business would be easier if the world were made of rubber and inflatable. The colleague agrees, framing a humorous take on industry challenges.

Religious and fraternal events in Croton churches noted

The Young Married Peoples Bible class of the Croton M E church will meet at 309 North Bay street on Friday July 7. Officers plan the year with the Woman's Home Missionary Society and Queen Esther circle at the Croton Avenue M E church on Tuesday June 7. Daughters of Lydia met at First Presbyterian with talk by Ruben the missionary and a duet by Mrs Johnston Fisher and Mrs McGill, adjourning to meet the last Saturday of September. The committee includes Mrs Helen Newell and others.

Young Married Peoples’ Bible Class Croton M Woman's Home Missionary Society Queen Esther Croton Avenue M. E D. T. McConahy Lydia First Presbyterian Church Ruben J. Johnston Fisher E. E. McGill Helen Newell Eva Norris Paul Browne Patterson Albert Peterson Mrass W. Perry John S. Oursler Louis A. Ray

Local residents host and visit friends across towns

D F Foster of Franklin visits local friends. Daniel Davis of Waldo street visits friends in Woodlawn. Mrs William Hopkins returns to Woodlawn after a visit with local friends. Miss Jennie Williams returns from Pittsburg visit. Attorney Robert L Wallace leaves for Kansas City on a business trip for several days. Mr and Mrs W B Caldwell of Pearson street and Mr and Mrs J P Caldwell of Garfield avenue visit Mr and Mrs Oliver Green of Slippery Rock on Sunday. Mrs Irwin Goon and grandson Donald of Akron and Mrs Harrison Weitz of Barberton guest of Mr and Mrs A M Stewart of East Main street on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Stewart and guests spend Sunday with friends in Youngstown.

D. F. Foster Franklin Daniel Davis Waldo Street Woodlawn William Hopkins Jennie Williams East Washington Street Pittsburg Robert L. Wallace Kansas City W. B. Caldwell Pearson Street J. P. Caldwell

Rae Muirhead Business Girls' Club Annual Meeting

The Rae Muirhead Business Girls' Club will meet tomorrow evening at the YWCA. Supper is at 6 15 with the meeting to follow. Officers for the coming year will be elected during the session.

Rae Muirhead Business Girls’ Club

Miss Sue Cramer Returns After Two Weeks Vacation

Miss Sue Cramer, an association secretary, resumes duties today after two weeks off. She toured with Miss Emily Rice and Miss De Haan to Cleveland Niagara Falls Toronto and other points. Miss DeHaan, former physical director, leaves for Chicago and will move to Oakmont in the fall for a new position.

Sue Cramer Association Emily Rice Miss DeHaan Cleveland Niagara Falls Toronto Chicago Oakmont

Vacation readers can receive The News by mail

If you plan a trip or will be away, have The News mailed daily. A month by mail is 26c to any part of the United States or Canada, shorter periods 10c per week postpaid. Arrangements for mailing must be made at The News office. No carrier or agent can take orders.

United States Canada

Bell Company Troopers to Receive Pay Under Bell System Plan

A. M. Bethell announces Bell system employees called to military service will receive full pay for the first three months starting the month after enlistment. For up to nine additional months, full pay minus government pay will be provided. Employees are considered in the system for benefits, with further provisions to follow.

Ll. H. Kinnard Central District Telephone Company New York City Bell Systems A. M. Bethell American Telephone and Telegraph Company Bell System United States

Protests over Esthetic Dancing Delay Teacher Election

In Youngstown Ohio the board of education postponed all teacher elections after debating esthetic dancing in schools. Mrs Eula Harris and Miss Minnie Myers faced removal and investigation bids, with Miss Mary Evans added to the list. The board adjourned without electing any teachers.

Youngstown Board of Education N. H. Chaney R. 8 Baker Eula Harris Minnie Myers Geo. Rudge Thomas W. Inglis Mary Evans McKinley School Harris South High School Miss Myers Myers

Red Cross Plans Form Military Base Hospital Units

Washington June 26. The American Red Cross announced formation of military base hospital units from major civil hospital staffs to serve if the United States enters war. Thirteen units are organized, with more to follow, to join the army medical service and be sent to designated base cities. Each unit would care for about 20 000 wounded and receive patients from field hospitals.

Washington D. C American Red Cross Army Medical Service

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Metzler Mather Bros. CO New Castle E. Washington St J. Norman Martin J. M. Emerick Young Frank Clawson William R. Gardner Greer Hall Eva Hartman Iisel Druschel Hannah Murphy Grace Marie Martin Neshanock Falls John Howard Hopkins Baltimore Edith Chisholm Westside Needlecraft Club Harvey George Patterson J. F. F. Club William Jackson N. C. H. Card Club Bessie MacGonigle Cecelia Llewlyn Samuel P. Jackson Elizabeth Morgan George Walker Madeline Morgan Cunningham Avenue Thomas L. Donegan Spring Street St. Mary's Church Lincoln Avenue Humphrey D. W. T. Club Kensington Wil Harry Ward Long Avenue Aleanza Club Lawyers Country Club H. M. Thatcher Priscilla Kensington George S. Westlake North Hill Kensington Colonial Club William Young T. P. Dickson Croton Avenue U. T. C. Kensington Lillian Davis F. Y. C. Club Edward King Anna King Graham Fowle Marietta McCormick Walnutstret McConnell James Richardson Grove City R. W. Jackson Helen and Ora Zehner E. E. Girls Ladies’ Auxiliary L. D. Club Atended Circle First Baptist Church E. J. Edmunds Milton Street Bessie Bryant John Rankin Lon Illinois National Guard Miss Cramer Bell Co Red Cross New Castle Electric Co Union Theatre In the FAO Price Daniel Frohman Israel Zangwill Miss Frederick Dome Theatre Herb D. McGoun Army of Savers Union National Bank East Long Avenue
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