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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
3
Dagmar B Johnson and Harry D Hipsley wed at First Baptist Pittsburgh in a small ceremony with three attendants. Rev Bernard C Clauson officiated. They planned a home in New Castle after July 15 and a motor trip follows their wedding.
An informal afternoon of dessert and bridge was hosted by Miss Grace Woodworth in a downtown tearoom for North Hill club associates and guests. The gathering began at 1 30 with a cooling menu and two lace dressed tables featuring coreopsis and delphinium decorations. Mrs W J Offutt received the galloping favor for games that followed, with Miss Ruth Woodworth assisting her sister during the event.
Mrs Elizabeth Connor acted as a gracious hostess for Alianza Kensington associates at the home of her daughter Mrs Wesley Mann on Norwood avenue. A dainty lunch followed and Betty Jane Mann performed on the piano. The group plans a picnic outing at Cascade Park on Wednesday July 29 with noon meal.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Stitzinger of Winter avenue were honored on Thursday evening with a party at Harlansburg for their 20th wedding anniversary dated June 21. A chicken dinner for nine couples followed by games and a gift presentation, then a return to the city for more time at the Stitzingers’ Leasure avenue home.
Mrs Charles Haydon of New Galilee, a bride this month, was honored at Cascade Park by Sue Cramer's Sunday school class of the First M E church. The group held a shower and picnic supper with games and park amusements, ending with a gift presented by Mrs Paul J Laurel. Mrs Haydon formerly lived in the city.
Emily Reynolds hosted a bridge shower for bride-elect Diane Foulke at her Englewood Avenue home. Mrs Claude Crill and Hazel Armstrong won the honor scores with Crill also claiming the galloping trophy. Esther Reynolds helped with the menu as gifts were presented for the couple’s future home.
The Schweikert family will hold its annual reunion at the home of L M Denny on Moravia street extension, on July 4th.
Mrs Waldo Minett of Los Angeles California was honored at a Thursday evening party at the home of Mrs W H Alford on Neshannock avenue. School chums gathered for cards and reminiscences with contests in bridge and monopoly awarding prizes to Mildred Zahniser and Ruth Moorhead. A collation was served and a gift presented to Mrs Minett. She has been visiting her father Attorney J W Rhodes on Highland avenue and will extend her stay two more weeks before returning west.
Members of the 1914 Book Club and their husbands gathered at the summer cottage of Mr. and Mrs. B F Butler near Slippery Rock for a dinner at 6 30 PM. More than 25 guests enjoyed two long porch tables, flowers, and social time before the season ends until September.
Junior B Y P U members and the Herald Band from the First Baptist church with mothers as guests enjoyed a Thursday afternoon at Cascade Park. They dined in the grove at noon then featured races with Donald Hammond and Drexall Bowman taking first and second in the big boys race, Conway Brown and Benny Parrish in the younger boys race, Dorothy Taylor and Mrs. Grace Brown winning the girls race, and Donald Hammond claiming the treasure hunt. The event wrapped up around 4 pm.
Mrs Walter Van attended the Tally Ho club gathering at Mrs James Cooper home on East Washington street. Bridge was the main pastime with Mrs Ted Kerr earning high score and Mrs Van receiving a prize. A lunch was served and future host Dorothy Love is slated for July 10 on Pearl street.
Four New Castle teachers Margare t Bowers Harriett Truby Sara Patterson and Minnis Croxall plan a motor trip to California departing July 7. They outlined an engaging route and have made extensive preparations. Meanwhile three New Cassel attendees traveled to Jamestown Pa to visit Miss Croxall for the weekend returning Monday.
Mary Christine McElhaney daughter of Mr and Mrs Gladding Wibert and Anthony James Kurdupski son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Kurdupski were married this morning at St Phillip and James church Rev Father V V Stancelewski officiated Attendants included Mrs Bertha Rhodenbaugh matron of honor Teresa McGivern bridesmaid and Frank Kurdupski best man The couple plan a two week return before setting up in a newly furnished apartment after a trip to Camp Mystic near Cambridge Springs The bride a Mt Carmel Seminary alumna wore blue flowered print silk crepe with gardenia bouquet and white satin streamers The groom an aviator employed at Shenango Works and A S and T Co attended New Castle High School class of 1930 The wedding guest list included Mrs Catherine Yingling of Fort Myer Florida and Pittsburgh the bride’s aunt.
Parley Vous members met at Mrs. Robert Slack s Cascade street home for games and planning. Officers named a July 14 picnic with husbands and families as guests. Mrs Louis Davids and Mrs Walter Patterson to decide the site. menu by Mrs Slack and Mrs W S Caskey. yellow and white decor featured. prizes awarded to several participants.
Mrs. Nicholas Wick of Winslow avenue entertained Ki Nu club members with a at a 1 o'clock luncheon to celebrate her birthday. Twelve were seated and a purse and hankies were given as gifts. The afternoon included bingo and a July 9 breakfast is planned at Cascade Park.
Wednesday evening the Jedema group traveled to Stoughton Beach for a 7 PM picnic dinner. They enjoyed dancing swimming and an outdoor movie before returning home. Miss Winona Hill attended as a special guest. another similar outing is planned for next week.
The Hasta La Vista club held a scavenger hunt and wiener roast on Wednesday June 24 in place of the regular meeting. Members and guests met at Mary Alice Carey’s home then toured the city for odd objects before gathering at Rock Springs Park for the roast. The next meeting is July 1 at Eleanor McLaughlin’s Edison Avenue home.
The Queen Sewing Circle held an all day meeting Thursday at Mrs. Charles Morse home Samp son street. A chicken dinner was served at noon with Mrs. William Crowe assisting. The circle resumed quilting and chatting in the afternoon. In two weeks Mrs. C. J. Kenehan will entertain at 1120 Federal street.
The Le Dejeuner club will be entertained Tuesday June 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilford Hoyland on East street. The occasion is a dinner party with husbands as special guests.
A dozen East Side Garden club members toured Gaston Park at dawn in a bird watching excursion led by city forester Owen P. Fox. They observed birds, squirrels and a 250 year old red oak while learning of the park’s natural beauty and ongoing landscaping efforts. A follow up outing is planned for July 8 with a picnic at Cascade Park.
Mrs Rudolph Theis hosted a surprise shower at 507 Erie Avenue for her sister Dorothy Keely a bride elect The wedding to John Schaas is set for Saturday June 27 at 645 PM at Central Presbyterian Church Park Avenue Rev C B Wingerd officiating Guests played cards and bingo and gift tables filled the newly furnished apartment on West Washington Street Extension A luncheon followed hosted by Mrs Roy Keely Mrs John Bunneman and Miss Pearl Campbell with Miss Campbell traveling from Pulaski This shower joins others given to the bride elect before her marriage
The Everready class of the First M. E. church picnicked at Cascade Park Thursday evening with 27 attendees including several special guests. Mrs. Viola Foster hosted the event, which began at six o clock and featured hot casseroles, park amusements, and an enjoyable time. A July outdoor meeting is planned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W J Sloan on Englewood Avenue.
A Wednesday evening gathering near Leesburg brought nineteen guests to Mc Kees place for a joint birthday celebration honoring James Blaine and Mrs Harry Blaine. Special guest Mrs Charles Brenner of Los Angeles joined in the festivities with gifts, cakes, and a festive picnic supper on a long table refined with decorations.
Members of the L. S. S. C. club gathered at Mrs. Charlotte DeCarbo’s home at 514 East Sutton Street for cards and social chat on Thursday. Prizes went to Mrs. Olga Baptiste and Mrs. Mary Theobald, with refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Miss Christine DeCarbo. special guest Mrs. Olga Baptiste plans to move to California on Sunday.
Members of the T. M. A. club from New Castle gathered Wednesday at Mrs. John O Brien’s home at 567 High Avenue Sharon for a thre en luncheon. Covers were arranged for Mrs Claude Sisley Mrs Arnold Barnsley Miss Ornetta Sisley Mrs Francis Sheaf Miss Alice Gordon Miss Joane Gordon all of New Castle and Mrs O Brien. The afternoon hours were spent informally.
The Moonlight 500 Club held a regular session at Mrs. George Schlumberger's house on Spruce Street. Winners were Mrs. George Woodring and visitor Miss Florence Mitchell. light refreshments included sweets and nuts. A meeting is set for July 9 at Mrs. J. R. Mears on Butler Avenue to celebrate her birthday.
Catherine McEvelly of Brushton Pa and Louis Cerra of Pittsburgh were married at New Cumberland West Virginia on Tuesday June 23 Rev Spencer officiated the Methodist ceremony. The bride wore a white linen suit with pink blouse and white accessories. Attendants Mrs Edna Flynn and Mrs Mary Costello wore white linen with pink accessories. Mrs Cerra is the daughter of James Costello of Pittsburgh and the groom is employed by Pittsburgh Steel Company. They visit the home of Mr and Mrs L B Flynn after the ceremony
Members of the Monday Evening Bridge club will be entertained at Emma Patton's home at 714 Young Street on the coming Monday evening.
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