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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1926

Page

3

Annual Picnic of Shenango Chapter Eastern Star

About 125 members and families of Shenango Chapter Order of Eastern Star attended a Friday picnic at Cascade park. Mrs. Walter Withers led contests with prizes won by Jack Templeton, Lillian Templeton, Leone C Williams, Katharine Gaston, Martha Alcorn, Bertha Treser, Whittaker, Charles Hogue, and Jana Walker of Butler. An elaborate 6:30 pm dinner was served in the grove, with dancing and park amusements completing the day.

Shenango Chapter Order of Eastern Star Cascade Park Walter Withers Jack Templeton Lillian Templeton Leone C. Williams Katherine Gaston Martha Alcorn Bertha Treser Whittaker Charles Hogue Jana Walker Butler Grove Leone G. Williams

White Shrine party hosts bridge event and prizes

Twelve tables of bridge and five hundred were in play in the I O O F Hall Friday afternoon for White Shrine members and friends. Baskets of roses decorated the room. High score prizes went to Mrs. W J Meredith and Mrs. J F Leonardson, with five hundred favors awarded to Mrs. W Wignall and Mrs. Robert Hice. Dainty refreshments followed. Arrangements were led by Mrs. W G Belknap, Mrs. Stephen O Lewis, and Mrs. EB Porter, with their committee assisting.

I. O. O. F. Hall W. J. Meredith J. F. Leonardson W. Wignall Robert Hice W. G. Belknap Stephen O. Lewis EB. C. Porter

Picnic at Cascade Park Hosted by First Presbyterian Auxiliary

Thirty guests gathered at Cascade park for a Friday picnic dinner organized by the Helena auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church and their families. A 6 o'clock elaborate menu was served in the grove with Mrs. W. G. Wilson as committee chair. After dinner, social time followed.

Helena First Presbyterian Church Cascade Park Grove W. G. Wilson

Sixth Smith and Miles family reunion set at Rock Springs

The sixth annual Smith and Miles family reunion will be held at Rock Springs near Harlansburg on July 31. All members are invited to attend.

Smith and Miles Rock Springs Harlansburg

Mrs C J Williamson Hosts Ministers Wives Club

Mrs C J Williamson of Sheridan Avenue will entertain members of the Ministers Wives Club on Tuesday evening June 29.

C. J. Williamson Sheridan Avenue Ministers Wives Club

Miss Crowl Weds Robert Goss in First Methodist Church

The marriage of Miss Virginia Crowl daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Crowl of Butler road and Robert Goss of Ellwood City occurred at 9 30 this morning in the First Methodist church Dr Herbert A Ellis officiated They left for a trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia and will reside in Ellwood City upon return

Virginia Crowl C. P. Crowl Butler Road Robert Goss Ellwood City First Methodist Church Herbert A. Ellis

Birthday Party Honors Kenneth Burnside in Harlansburg

Mrs. Clair Burnside hosted Kenneth Burnside’s third birthday in Harlansburg with games from 11 to 3 and a luncheon at noon. Guests included Lois Eakin Presley Burnside George Herring Mildred Hammerschmitz Glen Thompson Cleora Verna Blanche Brown Billie Ewing Jean Garfield Mackey and Dorothy Harlan.

Kenneth Clair Burnside Harlansburg Joe Burnside Ruth Burnside Della Thompson Lois Eakin Presley Burnside George Herring Mildred Hammerschmitz Glen Thompson Cleora Verna Blanche Brown Billie Ewing Jean Garfield Mackey Dorothy Harlan

Shrine Picnic Planned at Cascade Park This July

Martha Shrine has arranged an annual picnic to be held Friday July 9 at Cascade park. A sequence of summer card parties begins in late July at Mrs. W H Martin’s Englewood avenue home with Mrs. W H Wood as associate hostess. Shrine plans to entertain supreme officers in early fall and will hold meetings throughout the summer.

Martha Shrine Cascade Park W. H. Martin Englewood Avenue W. H. Wood Supreme Officers

Worthwhile Ken Sington Picnic at Cascade Park

Members of the Worthwhile Ken sington enjoyed a picnic dinner at Cascade Park on Friday evening. The committee included Mrs J Albert Wilson Mrs W C Patterson and Mrs W Caskey with Mrs Medard as a special guest. Decorations featured roses and orange blossoms. Park amusements followed after-dinner hours. A July 28 picnic is planned with Mrs J L McConnaghy Mrs Moore and Miss Anna Mehard in charge.

Kensington Cascade Park J. Albert Wilson W. C. Patterson W. §. Caskey Medard J. L. McConnaghy Moore Anna Mehard

Six couples share picnic dinner at Rock Springs

Six young couples enjoyed a picnic dinner at Rock Springs Friday evening at 6:30. After the dinner, dancing was enjoyed. Those present included Miss Muriel Edmunds Kitty Ainsley Martha Rose Betty Connelly Linnea Swanson Edna Ridley and Messrs Eugene Scanlon Don Rigby Dudley Flynn Wayne Cannon Paul Bush and John Kraft.

Rock Springs Muriel Edmunds Kitty Ainsley Martha Rose Betty Connelly Linnea Swanson Edna Ridley Eugene Scanlon Don Rigby Dudley Flynn Wayne Cannon Paul Bush John Kraft

East Chicago Couple Honored at West Washington Luncheon

Mr. and Mrs. George Allen of East Chicago, guests of Mrs. Anna Santum, were luncheon guests Thursday of Mr. Allen's sister, Mrs. William Jenkins. Thursday evening Mrs. J A Mc Knight entertained in their honor at her Adams street home.

George Allen East Chicago Anna Santum West Washington Street Allen William Jenkins J. A. McKnight Adams Street

Club Listings Highlight Local Women Social Clubs

Emanon 600 Club Mrs. Gae Wadlinger Park Avenue. L A B Club Mrs. John Sweet Warren Avenue. Cheri Ami Club picnic Cas cade Park.

Emanon 600 Club G Ae Wadlinger

Reading Circle Picnic At Cascade Park

Members of the Reading Circle of 06 and their families held an annual picnic in Cascade park grove. Thirty guests attended as garden flowers decorated the tables. the committee included Mrs. P. K. Fike, Mrs. James Cavill, Mrs. E. P. Morrison and Mrs. Thomas Armstrong. The club will resume meeting in the last week of September.

Reading Grove Cascade Park P. KK. Fike James Cavill E. P. Morrison Thomas Armstrong

Honors Miss Wagley at Evening Party

Miss Margaret Wagely of St. Louis and formerly of this city was honored at a Garfield avenue home gathering hosted by Miss Lois Davenport. Three tables of bridge and five hundred were played amid pink and white flowers while refreshments were served by Mrs. R. B. Davenport and her daughter Mrs. James Morehead.

Margaret Wagely St. Louis Lois Davenport Garfield Avenue R. B. Davenport James Morehead

Kensington G A T members visit Mrs Jones home

Mrs. Ben Jones on Temple avenue hosted G A T Kensington guests Friday evening with needlework and music. Special visitors included Mrs. Owen Parson, Mrs. Clara Hogue of Warren Ohio, Mrs. James Davis and Mrs. David Griffith. Refreshments were served later.

Ben Jones Temple Avenue G. A. T. Kensington Owen Parson Clara Hogue Warren, O James Davis David Griffith Joseph Elliott Arlington Avenue the Park

Rhodes Place Luncheon Hosts E. T. W. Kenstington Members

Mrs. W H Gillespie of Rhodes Place entertained members of the E T W Kenstington at a 1 o'clock Friday luncheon. Flowers formed the centerpiece and Gertrude Gillespie assisted. Special guests included Mrs. L L Swan and Mrs. Bleakley. In two weeks Mrs. J A G Gormley of Euclid Avenue will entertain.

W. H. Gillespie Rhodes Place E. T. W. Kensington Gertrude L. L. Swan Bleakley J. A. G. Gormley Euclid Avenue

Picnic Dinner for F. G. C. Club at Cascade Park

Mrs. William Glitch and Mrs. David Hopkins led the picnic dinner for members of the F. G. C. Club at Cascade Park on Friday evening. An elaborate six o'clock menu was served. A luncheon is planned at the Park on Thursday, July 1, with committee members Mrs. Owen Thomas, Mrs. William P. Vogan, and Mrs. Robert Newell.

William Glitch David Hopkins F. G. C. Club Cascade Park the Park Owen Thomas William P. Vogan Robert Newell

Mrs Lockhart Hosts Alianza Kensington at Deaconess Home

Miss Mary J. Lockhart entertains Alianza Kensington guests Mrs Anna McCreary Miss Ethel Weise and Miss Agnes Mooney on Phillips Street. Needle work and chat are the main diversions. Picnic planned at the park for July 29 with refreshments served.

Anna McCreary Ethel Weise Agnes Mooney Mary J. Lockhart Alianza Kensington Deaconess Phillips Street

Ladies Luncheon Sparks Girls' Club Meeting

A prettily appointed 1 o'clock luncheon was served at the New Castle Field Club on Friday for members of the Girls' Club with Mrs. William Moody as hostess. Special guests were Mrs. Clara Graham and Mrs. H. A. Wilkison. The afternoon was spent with informal social pastimes. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.

New Castle Girls’ Club William Moody Clara Graham H. A. Wilkison

Akron Woman Attends U S Club Picnic in Park Grove

Mrs. William McGaughey of Akron Ohio attended a Park grove picnic for U S Club members on Friday evening. Dinner served at seven o'clock, with seating for thirty guests. After dinner entertainments followed and the gathering ended on a pleasant note.

William McGaughey Akron Park Grove

Moore couple attends Toronto wedding of Nora Wildsong

Mr and Mrs Thomas Moore of Park Avenue returned from Toronto Canada where they attended the wedding of their niece Nora Wildsong to Harry Wharton on Saturday June 19.

Thomas Moore Park Avenue Toronto Can Nora Wildsong Harry Wharton

Hostesses Named for New Castle Field Club Lunch

The regular lunch event at the New Castle Field Club on Tuesday June 29 will be hosted by Mrs James M Higgins and Mrs Cc J Flaherty. Attendees may reserve by calling the steward.

New Castle Field Club James M. Higgins Cc. J. Flaherty

Former Teacher Weds in Warren Ohio

Mrs. Walter E. Withers of Fairmont avenue announces the marriage of Miss Kay Swinnerton of Warren Ohio and Kenneth Brady. The ceremony was solemnized Wednesday June 16. Mrs. Brady formerly served as playground instructor at Mahoning School.

Walter E. Withers Fairmont Avenue Kay Swinnerton Warren, O Kenneth Brady Brady Mahoning School

Misses Strobel Host H G L Girls Evening

Edna and Ruth Strobel entertained the H G L Girls at their Galbreath avenue home Friday evening. Ken Sington provided music as guests enjoyed blue and white decorations and refreshments.

Edna Ruth Strobel Galbreath Avenue Kensington Music

First Spiritualist Service at Clendenin Hall Sunday

Religious and fraternal circles announce a Spiritua list service Sunday evening at 7 45 in Clendenin hall Edwin Whiteman will give a lecture and message Eddie Brown will be the pianist.

Clendenin Hall Edwin Whiteman Eddie Brown

Ben Hur Meeting Set For Monday Evening

Regal Court No 5 Tribe of Ben Hur schedules its regular gathering Monday evening in the City building hall.

Ben Hur Tribe of

Degree Team Meets at Mrs Mayne Home Monday Evening

The Degree Team of the Daughters of Veterans will gather Monday evening at Mrs Jessie Mayne’s home on East Washington Street for a neighborhood meeting.

Daughters of Veterans Jessie Mayne East Washington Street

Section E Meeting at Mrs Cromie Home

Section E of the Third United Presbyterian church met at the Cromie residence on Franklin Avenue with Mrs John Cromie hosting. Devotions were led by the hostess, followed by music sewing and refreshments prepared by Mrs Cromie and her daughters Helen and Dorothy. Review No 98 Woman's Benefit Association held its regular meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall on East Washington Street planning a measuring social for the next gathering.

Third United Presbyterian Church John Cromie Franklin Avenue Cromie Helen Dorothy Woman's Benefit Association Knights of Pythias Hall East Washington Street

Local Society Notes Highlight Summer Plans and Guests

Wilton Ellis left for the Harvard summer session from North Jefferson Street. J. D. McMaster of New York City is weekend guest of Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Harper in East Wallace. Mrs. Owen Parsons and Mrs. Clara Hogue of Warren are guests of Mrs. G. J. Hurn on Galbreath Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. George Richard- [truncated text].

Wilton Ellis North Jefferson Street Harvard University J. D. McMaster New York City H. C. Harper East Wallace Avenue Owen Parsons Clara Hogue Warren, C G. J. Hurn Galbreath Avenue George Richard

Local residents plan trips and travels across states

Multiple residents depart for vacations and study trips. Herbert A. Ellis's son starts studies in Paris after sailing from New York on the S. S. Bergenland. Ora Thomas resumes training at New Castle hospital after a two week home stay. Georgia Preston and Grace Dickey leave for a Great Lakes motor trip and plan to return by August first. B M Rogers and spouse head to Louisville for the American Osteopath association convention with a return around July 6.

Jefferson Street Boston Mass Ora Thomas New Castle Hospital Seventh Street Charles A. Ellis Herbert A. Ellis New York Bergenland University of Paris Georgia Preston B. M. Rogers Carlisle Street Louisville

Record Wool Pool Sets Mercer County One Day Record

Mercer county wool growers opened a three day pool delivering 36 000 pounds on day one with 180 growers participating and Crawford county sending wool to push toward an expected 80 000 pounds. State College specialist W B Connel reports grading as shipments arrive and notes last year’s Mercer total of 65 000 pounds a state record. Some wool traveled up to 70 miles by truck. Four bags arrived by parcel post from an outside grower.

Mercer Pennsylvania Mercer County Wool Growers’ Association Mercer County Crawford Growers W. B. Connel State College

Corner Stone Laid Planned for Church of the Beloved Disciple

Grove City Pennsylvania prepares for July 18 ceremony as the Church of the Beloved Disciple lays its corner stone. Rt Reverend John Mark Gannon bishop of Erie will give the formal address with other church dignitaries present. Contractors Conrath Company of Erie have built since spring and will complete foundation walls and rough floor by then.

Grove City T. Conney Broad Street Conrath Company of Erie John Mark Gannon Father Conney

New Civil War Looms In China

Shanghai dispatch reports a new Chinese civil war looming as Sun Chuan Fang plans to attack Chang Tsung s Shantung troops after expected Shansute defeat by Kuo Min Chun in the northwest. The clash is seen as inevitable by July and could halt business nationwide.

International News Service Shanghai China Sun Chuan Fang Chang Tsung

Sunshine Kensington Club Plans Monday Meeting

Members of the Sunshine Kensington will meet at Mrs. Mollie Johnston’s Green Street home Monday evening. The note references New Castle Afro-Americans and a stray line about Chicago and umpire violence.

Sunshine Kensington Mollie Johnston Green Street

Capitol Theatre screens Sesqui Centennial feature week

Capitol Theatre to show a Sesqui Centennial film as a feature addition alongside Other Women’s Husbands on Monday and Tuesday. The program includes He Forgot To Remember and daily Pathe News plus Topics of the Day. Capable of educating audiences, Independence Hall and Liberty Bell are highlighted in the Philadelphia historical panorama.

Ben Burke Capitol Theatre Independence Hall Betsy Ross Liberty Bell Philadelphia

New Castle Catholics Return From Chicago Eucharistic Congress

Nearly all of the hundreds of New Castle Catholics who visited Chicago for the eucharistic congress have returned after the event. They praised Chicago hospitality and the orderly handling of vast crowds. A Grove City troops team will compete in a meet by the East End Hose company of Mercer with prizes and county titles at stake. A jury found Joe Leonardo not guilty of issuing a false check, splitting costs between defendant and prosecutor.

New Castle Chicago Jones Grove City East End Hose Company Mercer Joe Leonardo Rbilty

Plans Set for Mercer County Boy Scout Meet

Grove City Boy Scouts prepare for an athletic field meet at the Mercer fair grounds on July 6 with all Mercer county scouts expected to participate. The event showcases scouting contests and group activities.

Grove City Boy Scouts Mercer Fair Grounds Mercer County

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Hiiin Shenango Beach Pavilian Bernie Mack Royale Serenaders Palais Royale M. L. Hogue P. L. Hogue Readmore Kodaks and Film Metzler Washington St Jack Gerson North Mercer Street Penn Theater Wagley E .T. W. Kensington U. S. Club E. M. McCreary Monroe St. Bell Robert Mackie East Washington St Asus Gerson's Mussolini Edda Crown Prince Umberto Italy H. G. L. Girls Capitol W. J. Offutt Co Lehigh Congress Progress Boy Scout Traub Mather Bros. CO Thorn & Summers
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