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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

6

Wedding at St Vitus Church Unites Ann Santangelo and Matthew Maiorano

The wedding of Ann Santangelo daughter of Michael Santangelo and Matthew Maiorano son of John Maiorano took place at St. Vitus Church. Rev Fr Nicholas DeMita officiated the ceremony with a large gathering as the couple pledged marriage in the single ring service.

St. Vitus Church Ann Santangelo Michael Santangelo East Friendship Street Matthew Maiorano John Maiorano West Wabash Avenue Nicholas DeMita

Hoffmaster and Edeburn kin attend West Middlesex wedding

Mrs Emma Edeburn and Mr and Mrs Leo O Locklin visited West Middlesex for the wedding and reception of Emelyn Edeburn Gilkey and John Bailey from Sharon held at the bride’s home on Saturday afternoon.

A. C. Hoffmaster Emma Edeburn Leo O’locklin City

Dames of Malta mark twentieth anniversary assembly

The Dames of Malta Star of Liberty Sisterhood No. 174 celebrated its twentieth anniversary at The Elks Home on Tuesday evening. The event drew officers from Cleveland, Niles, Sharon, Zelienople, and other nearby towns with a large guest list. A program featured gift presentations, songs, a history of the group, a short play, and a social tea with decor in purple and gold.

Elks Home Dames of Malta Star of Liberty Sisterhood Ella Mae Deem Cleveland Grace Hutter George Herrin Sovereign Ritual Committee Rose Tricker Niles, O Gertrude Blackmore Sharon Ambridge Niles Zelienople Rochester Beaver Falls Washington Betty Gray Harvey Gillespie George Henderson James Thompson William Pettitt George Roof J. B. Daugherty George Carr John Bevan Floyd Houk William Dunlap C. Gardner R. J. Swanton Marietta Daugherty Mesdames David Piper Will Hoover Walter Knobloch Charles Thompson

Mrs. Mary Fankhauser to Study in New York This Summer

Mrs. Mary E. Fankhauser of Youngstown will depart June 30 for New York City to spend the summer in intensive study.

Mary E. Fankhauser Youngstown New York City

Methodist Society Honors Two Members

Queen Esther Auxiliary of the First Methodist church honored Mrs J D McClelland and Mrs William Buchanan at a Tuesday evening session. Mrs McClelland marked her wedding anniversary with gifts. Buchanan, wintering in Florida, received tokens for meetings she missed. Dinner featured red rose tables. hostesses were Mrs George Knox and others.

First Methodist Church J. D. McClelland William Buchanan McClelland Florida George Knox Mildred Sargeant Russell Shields Buchanan Vennor Bright William Fink Martha Bigley

Miss Ann Chill Showered With Gifts and Games

Mrs W R Stoughton and Mrs Cecil Suber hosted a shower for Miss Ann Chill bride elect at Shenango street. Bridge contests awarded prizes to Miss Chill Patricia Chip Mrs Ed Jones and Mrs Dygart. Helen Marie Stoughton delivered a wagon of gifts as Miss Chill learned of the coming July wedding to James Dygart.

W. R. Stoughton Cecil Suber Shenango Street Ann Chill Miss Chill Patricia Chip Ed Jones Dygart Helen Marie Stoughton James Dygart

Bethany Lutheran Bible Classes Hold Social Evening

Members of the Men s and Women s Bible classes met at the home of Mr and Mrs Curtis Hilyard on the old Pittsburgh road for a social evening. Rev Paul Taubilly gave the opening prayer and the group enjoyed multiple musical selections and readings by Gosnell family and Edna Kirkwood.

Bethany Lutheran Church Curtis Hilyard Pittsburgh Road Zion Paul Tau Billy Nancy Margaretta Gosnell Edna Kirkwood Alene Turner Jesus Myra Kelly Mildred Kelly Lee Overmeyer Gosnell Tau Lee Whitacre Margaret Young Paul Tau

Mrs Agnes Mescall Hosts Mary Crisswell Engagement Party

Mrs Agnes Mescall of 10 Spring Street entertained Thursday evening for her daughter Mary who will wed Henry Crisswell of Wallace Avenue June 29 at St. Patrick's Church in Youngstown. Cards and contests with prizes went to Mrs Minnie Capitola Mrs Regis Crable and Mrs Bigley. A luncheon followed served by the hostess and her daughters Agnes Catherine Mary and Mrs John Donegan.

Agnes Mescall 10 Spring Street Mary Henry Crisswell Wallace Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Youngstown Minnie Capitola Regis Crable Bigley Agnes Catherine John Donegan

Calabro Auxiliary to Meet in Division Street Club Rooms

Members of the Unione Calabro Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening in their club rooms on Division Street with Mrs. Alice Lombardo Mrs. Elvira Masso Mrs. Antoinette Noviello Mrs. Anna Rotano and Mrs. Margaret Carvella serving as hostesses.

Unione Calabro Auxiliary Division Street Alice Lombardo Elvira Masso Antoinette Noviello Anna Rotano Margaret Carvella

Lemon Juice Remedy Promises Rheumatic Pain Relief

A home recipe suggests mixing Ru-Ex Compound with a quart of water and four lemon juices to ease rheumatic or neuritis pain. Claims of rapid or overnight relief accompany a money back guarantee and wide availability at Eckerd's Peoples and other drug stores.

Eckerd’s, Peoples and

Home Watchman Lodge Hosts Evening Party in McGounhall

Members of the American Home Watchman Lodge 45 gathered in McGounhall on East Washington Street for a party with friends as special guests. Winners included Mrs Bertha Kienest Maude Thompson Lena Nolte and Ethel Zollinger. Hostesses were Mrs Florence Hoover Mrs Harry Cook Mrs Mary Osler and Mrs John Gross. July 9 members will reconvene in the hall.

American Home Watchman Lodge 45 McGounhall East Washington Street Bertha Kienest Maude Thompson Lena Nolte Ethel Zollinger Florence Hoover Harry Cook Mary Osler John Gross

Local clubs and hostesses listed with addresses

A roster of club names and members includes O A C Mrs Wilbur McKibben on Euclid avenue Theta Nu Mrs Charles OBrien on Cunningham avenue J F F Mrs Cecil Myers on Youngstown and more with multiple names and street addresses across Cascade park Brooklynp ave and Schenley ave.

Wilbur McKibben Euclid Avenue Theta Nu Charles O'Brien Cunningham Avenue Cecil Myers Youngstown Colonial Amelia Baccilli Home Street John Logue Boro Line Street Cascade Park O. G Homer Measel Beckford Street

Slippery Rock Couple Wed In Home Ceremony

Jean Humphrey daughter of Mr and Mrs J Roy Humphrey of Slippery Rock R D 3 married Clyde McClymonds son of Mr and Mrs Clinton McClymonds of Slippery Rock R D 1 Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the bride s home with Rev Carl A Jones officiating The bride wore white taffeta with a tulle veil and orange blossoms in her crown The bridal bouquet combined pink roses and blue delphinium The maid of honor Mrs Clyde Young wore blue taffeta and carried red roses Helen Humphrey sister of the bride wore pink organza with rosebud corsage Flower girls were Mary Lou ise McCleary and Betty Jane Humphrey Clyde Young was best man and Wendall McClymonds usher A musical selection was sung by Mrs Delilah LaMont and Mrs Doris Moore A reception followed at the bride s home and the couple left for Zanesville Ohio where the groom works at WHIZ The couple are Slippery Rock High School graduates with further studies at Slippery Rock State Teachers College and University of Pittsburgh for the bride and Capital Radio Engineering Institute for the groom

Jean Humphrey J. Roy Humphrey Slipper Rock R. D Clyde McClymonds Clinton McClymonds Slippery Rock Carl A. Jones Zion Baptist Church Portersville Clyde Young Helen Humphrey Mary Louise McCleary Betty Jane Humphrey Wendall McClymonds Delilah LaMont Doris Moore Zanesville, C McClymonds Whiz Broadcasting Station Slippery Rock High School Slippery Rock State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh The Capital Radio Engineering Institute of Washington, D. C

Naomi Circle H U P Church Holds Quarterly Meeting

The Naomi Circle of the Highland United Presbyterian church met Tuesday at 2:30 PM for a business session led by President Mrs. E F Henderson. Reports from treasurer Mrs. Glenn Throop and retiring unit chairwoman Mrs. J G Gregory preceded announcements of new unit heads for three months and a program of piano and violin performances by Julia Ferguson Temmy McFate Eva Rumbaugh Patty Mack Barbara Bergland Roberta Elder with tea to follow.

Naomi Highland U. P E. F. Henderson Glenn Throop J. G. Gregory John B. Offutt Ethel Moore Lee Pyle J. L. Reed Henderson

Mrs Nicky Toscano Hosts T I Club Dinner

Mrs Nicky Toscano opened her home at 423 Sutton Street Tuesday evening for T I club members. A ravioli dinner was served with help from Mrs J Copple and Mrs C Lombardo. High score trophies went to Mrs J Copple and Mrs V Bullano. Special guests included Mrs Christina Lombardo, Mrs Josephine Copple, and Mrs William Russo. Mrs John Mastrangelo will entertain the group at Cascade Park on July 11.

Nicky Toscano Sutton Street T. I. Club J. Copple C. Lombardo V. Bullano George Ross Christina Lombardo Josephine Copple William Russo John Mastrangelo Cascade Park

Cameo Club Meeting Set With Sue James

Cameo club members plan a July 16 session with Sue James of 1412 Wilson avenue. The prior gathering featured Mrs. Stanley Nogay of Porter street hosting card games with prizes won by Bernadine Sergan and Mrs. W Brandt, the latter guest of honor.

Cameo Club Sue James Wilson Avenue Stanley Nogay Porter Street Bernadine Sergan W. Brandt

Bridge evening at New Castle Field Club postponed

This week the regular New Castle Field Club bridge gathering for members is postponed. The next date for a similar party will be decided later.

New Castle Field Club

W O T M Dinner and Officer Installations Toasted

Women of the Moose held a tureen dinner at 6 30 pm in their South Mercer lodge rooms. Mrs Helen Broadbent led, with Mrs Mary Rae installing officers including Helen Broadbent as senior regent and Mrs Maude Harbert as graduate. Next meeting set for July 9 in the lodge rooms.

the Moose South Mercer Street Helen Broadbent Mary Rae Mary Cox Maude Harbert Lotia Rae Doris Lutz Recorder Frances Robinson Argus Martha McHattie Sentinel Grace Davis

Bride Elect Honored at Miscellaneous Shower

Rose Juliano bride elect of July was feted at a Tuesday evening shower hosted by sister in law Patsy Juliano at Orrs hall. About 100 guests danced and sang with Yanks Alfers leading the local orchestra, lunch served by the hostess and helpers. On July 8 she will wed Albert DeBulio at St Vitus church.

Rose Juliano Patsy Juliano Orr’s Hall Yanks Alfers Elinor Sylvester Anna Ross Mary Apicelli Jennie Graziani Ralph Staph Juliano Albert DeBulio St. Vitus

Busy Fingers Club Social At Huey Street Home

Mrs. Domenick Maciariello hosted a Busy Fingers club gathering on Huey street with an informal social hour and games. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry Venditto and Mrs. Anthony Goclano, while Mrs. Sam Colella received the club token. Teresa helped with a luncheon. The next meeting is set for July 9 at Mrs. Sam Colella’s Williams street home.

Domenick Maciariello Busy Fingers Club Huey Street Henry Venditto Anthony Goclano Sam Colella Teresa Williams Street

Spaghetti supper and shower held for bride in Cascade Park

Associates of the O. B. A. class of the Third United Presbyterian church enjoyed a spaghetti supper Tuesday at 6 30 in Cascade Park. A shower for Mrs Edward Prosser nee Jane Turner featured a gift. Servers were Mrs Man ley R Bates Annabelle Morganti and Louise Mann. A July 23 hobo party is planned at Martha Frazier's Butler road home.

Third United Presbyterian Church Cascade Park Edward Prosser Jane Turner Manley R. Bates Annabelle Morganti Louise Mann Martha Frazier Butler Road

Tigers Auxiliary Plans July Picnic At Cascade Park

A special meeting in South Mill street club rooms discussed a July 22 picnic at Cascade Park with children of members as guests. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 1 with hostesses Mrs. Dominick Retort, Mrs. Fred Gillest, Mrs. Anthony Molic and Mrs. Louis Ross.

Tigers South Mill Street Cascade Park Domenick Retort Fred Gillest Anthony Molic Louis Ross

P S Club Social Event Hosts and Future Plans

Mrs. Jennie Garczynski of Sharpe street entertained P. S. club members Tuesday with Mrs. Andy Polenick as guest. Guests enjoyed an informal evening and a late hour repast. Wanda Blaz of How ard way will entertain the group at her home on July 9.

Jennie Garczynski Sharpe Street P. S. Club Andy Polenick Wanda Blaz Howard Way

Members of W E A Review 98 Postpone Dinner

Members of W E A Review No. 98 have postponed indefinitely their tureen dinner planned for Cascade park this evening.

W. E. A. Review No. 98 Cascade Park

Mrs Findley Wilson Bridge Club Hosts London group

Members of the London Bridge club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Findley Wilson on New Bedford road with Mrs. Ray Eral and Mrs. Norman Cox as guests who received hostess gifts. High card prizes went to Mrs. Cox Catherine Carr and Mrs. Chester Sankey. A repast followed and the group will meet July 9 at Mrs. William Rech’s Grove street home.

London Bridge Club Findley Wilson New Bedford Road Ray Eral Norman Cox Cox Catherine Carr Chester Sankey William Rech Grove Street

P. G. C. Club Hosts Entertained Evening

P. G. C. club members were entertained Tuesday at Miss Elizabeth Ungar's home on Sampson street. Card games provided amusement with Mrs. Andrew Paulini and Mrs. John Binder winning prizes. Miss Katherine Eve assisted with refreshments. July 16 a meeting with Mrs. Rose Newman on North Beaver street is planned.

P. G. C. Club Elizabeth Ungar Sampson Street Andrew Paulini John Binder Katherine Eve Rose Newman North Beaver Street

Loyal Daughters Plan Annual Outing at Cascade Park

Italian Methodist church youth class Loyal Daughters met at Cascade Park on Tuesday evening for their annual outing despite weather. A fine turnout enjoyed a tasty supper, social hour, and contests. Committee members were Aurora Nocera, Mary Giamarino and Sylvia Viggiano.

Glassport Girl Killed By Auto

Ellen Ruth Widel six year old former New Castle resident minor of Glassport died after running into a car at an intersection Monday afternoon. She was daughter of Howard and, four sisters and two brothers survive. Grandparents Charles Widel and Elizabeth Palmer listed. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 p.m. from Glassport residence. Arthur Palmer and Mrs Palmer expected to attend. UY IN NEW CASTLE.

New Castle Ellen Ruth Widel Glassport Howard Widel Irvin Works Ellen Ruth Charles Widel Neshannock Avenue Elizabeth Palmer Croton Avenue Arthur Palmer Britton Avenue Thomas Palmer Becaford Street

Forest Guides Progress with Boy Scouts in Fire Protection

Harrisburg reports the Forest Guide movement by the Department of Forests and Waters has educated at least one million young men and boys over twenty years. The program aims to involve Boy Scouts in forest protection work and regard the Scouts as a key partner in conservation efforts. Nylon may replace silk in stockings, but most remain worm produced, says a New Castle note.

Harrisburg Department of Forests and Waters George H. Wir Division of Protection Boy Scout Organization New Castle Dad

Women's Union Labor League Plans Social Hour

Members met at the Trades and Labor Assembly hall at East Washington street and Croton avenue Tuesday evening. After business, plans were made for a social hour for members and friends on July 9 in the hall with Mrs. A. G. Skundor in charge.

Women's Union Laber League Trades and Labor Assembly Hall East Washington Street Croton Avenue A. G. Skundor

Kensington club hosts social at Mrs Wimer home

T L Kensington club members met Tuesday at Mrs John Wimer's Bay street home for contests and refreshments assisted by Mrs Edna Nicholson. A July 30 picnic tureen party is planned at Cascade Park for members.

T. L . Kensington Club John Wimer Bay Street Edna Nicholson Cascade Park

Third U P Church Choir Plans Cascade Park Picnic

Members of the Third U P church choir gather Friday at 6 p m in the Cascade park grove for a picnic. Families and friends are invited as special guests. Committee members are Mrs Clarence Boston Mrs Aud ley Henderson Clyde Wick and Arthur Minick.

U. P Cascade Park Clarence Boston Audley Henderson Clyde Wick Arthur Minick

Print Winners Announced For New Castle Camera Club Show

Lee Mellinger Jr Nick Casillo and Miss Jane Allen were named top winners among amateur prints submitted by New Castle Camera Club members and others. Judges Evan Owens and Carl Sait chose thirty eight of fifty entries for the exhibit at Castleton Hotel June 28 30. Titles include Against the Wind Ignominious Plight and Two Horses.

Lee Mellinger Nick Casillo Jane Allen New Castle

Building Permits Granted by City Bureau of Building

On Tuesday the bureau of building issued permits with estimated costs. Minnie Moresky for a garage at 202 East Leasure Avenue valued at 450 dollars. Kar Landfield for a garage at 423 Meyer Avenue valued at 150 dollars. Jennie Tyler for a wire fence at 816 Carson Street valued at 5 dollars. C. C. Campbell to remodel a frame dwelling at 705 South Bay Street valued at 62 dollars. Mrs J L McCaskey Jr remodels a duplex at 618 Allen Street valued at 75 dollars.

Bureau of Building City Hall Minnie Moresky East Leasure Avenue Meyer Avenue Jennie Tyler Carson Street C. C. Campbell South Bay Street J. L. McCaskey, Jr Allen Street

Meeting of Rachel Rebekah degree team postponed

The Rachel Rebekah degree team meeting scheduled for Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Luella River on New Bedford Road has been postponed indefinitely.

Rachel Rebekah Luella River New Bedford Road

Friendly Clique members plan visit to former member

Members of the Friendly Clique will visit Mrs. Ernest Palus, a former member, at Wooster Ohio on Thursday.

Friendly Clique Club Ernest Palus Wooster, O

Aiken Family Reunion Set for Cascade Park

The 24th annual Aiken family reunion will be held Saturday June 29 at Cascade Park with dinner at noon. The notice also reports Harrisburg business census data noting 5 409 businesses in six counties Cameron Clinton Lycoming McKean Potter Tioga and a rise since 1937.

Aiken Cascade Park New Castle Harrisburg State Department of Commerce Cameron Clinton, Lycoming McKean Potter Tioga

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