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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1948

Page

3

Cover-McCoy Church Wedding at Shenango U P Church

Leta Mae Cover and Walter J. McCoy wed at Shenango U P Church on June 24 in front of nearly 200 guests. Attendants wore pastel gowns. a four tier cake and reception followed for 150. The couple, both New Castle locals, plan home on Wilmington road after June 30.

Leta Mae Cover Chester Cover Walter J. McCoy James B. McCoy Park Avenue Shenango U. P T. L Patton Sally Nesbitt Betty Cover Louise Garrett Betty Smith W. C. Hileman N. J. McCluskey Frances Sealey Wilmington Road Mrs. McCoy New Castle Business College Murphy’s Cudahy Pacing Company

Coxs Host Silver Anniversary Reception At Edenburg Home

Mr and Mrs Howard J Cox celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with about 100 guests at their Edenburg Harbor Road residence Friday evening. The Cox children Ruth Elizabeth Esther May and William Leroy attended along with local and out of town relatives. William Leroy Cox is home on furlough from Brookley Field Alabama where he serves as a control tower operator. Guests signed a guest book and enjoyed buffet refreshments under a tiered wedding cake with white tapers.

Howard J. Cox Edenburg Harbor Road William Leroy Cox Brookley Field Ala S .D. Cox W. H. Smith Margaret E. Cox Ruth and Esther Cox

Wedding Rehearsal Honors Bride and Groom at Highland Church

Miss Marie Alben and Lloyd Thompson hosted a rehearsal at Highland United Presbyterian Church. The bridal party received gifts at the Thompson residence after decorated tables and social hour. Guests included matron of honor Mrs. Cyrus Alben bridesmaids Miss Irene McCleery and Mrs. Fred Meier best man Edwin McCreary and ushers Cyrus Alben and John L. Thompson.

Marie Alben Lloyd Thompson Highland U. P Miss Alben W. Willis Alben Park Avenue Lloyd M. Thompson Ralph Thompson East Washington Street Thompson

Willing Workers Picnic At Cascade Park

The Willing Workers class of the First Congregational church held its annual picnic at Cascade Park grove on Friday evening with families as guests. Dinner at 6:30 featured tables with summer flowers for 50 covers. Mrs Annie Davies chaired the committee and Rev Thomas J Jones gave the invocation. A special guest was Mrs Agnes Jones of Wales, house guest of Mr and Mrs Harry Davies. The evening included group singing as a diversion and a July meeting is planned in a local tearoom.

First Congregational Church Grove Cascade Park Annie Davies Thomas J. Jones Agnes Jones Wales Harry Davies

Olga Scocchera Engaged to Samuel Palmer

Mr and Mrs Emilio Scocchera of 424 Blunston Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Olga to Samuel Palmer son of the late Mr and Mrs P A Palmer of Lowellville Ohio Olga is employed at Goldtone studio and Palmer is affiliated with Youngstown Sheet and Tube in Youngstown No date for the wedding set.

Emilio Scocchera Blunston Avenue Olga Scocchera Samuel Palmer P. A. Palmer Lowellville Ohio Miss Scocchera Goldtone Studio Mr. Palmer Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Youngstown, O

Shower for August Bride Elect in Erie

Miss Eileen Vose hosted a personal shower for Miss Frances Carpenter on June 24 in Erie. Guests from New Castle included Miss Kisthart and Miss Roberts. Miss Carpenter, to wed William Schildmacher on August 21 at the First U P Church, will celebrate with family and friends.

Eileen Vose West 24Th Street Erie Frances Carpenter Clenmore Boulevard Miss Nter Florence Weyrach Winifred Kisthart New Castle Sarah Spetz Glenn Carpenter Jane Roberts Miss Kisthart William A. Schildmacher Fire Miss Carpenter William Schildmacher U. P

Music Students Heard in Recital at Donati School

Mrs. Charlotte Emery's students presented a Friday recital at the Donati music school auditorium 22 South Mill Street. Vocal piano and accordion pieces showcased student talent with guest artist Ray Mercer performing on the Hammond solovox.

Charlotte Emery Donati South Mill Street Ray Mercer New Castle Norman Lee Emery Marjory Banks Lois Ann Hilyard Yilis Rose Ann Delanzo Saundra Withers Findley Boyd Dewitt Morrow Gloriana McFarland Ruthann Lutz Jonathan Silvester Nora James Teresa Ann Crouch

Ladies Day Golf At Country Club

Twenty five lady golfers played at New Castile Country Club with 9 am off time. Honors in the 18 hole event went to Miss M L Cleland and Miss Betty Bridenbaugh while the 9 hole title went to Mrs Ralph Hamilton and Mrs Albert Knecht. A luncheon bridge followed with Mrs A Pearson Furst winning high score in contract bridge. An invitation to a guest day at Liverpool Country Club is set for Wednesday June 30 with reservations due by Monday to Mrs Franklyn Clary.

New Castile Country Club M. L. Cleland Betty Bridenbaugh Ralph Hamilton Albert Knecht A. Pearson Furst Liverpool, O Franklyn Clary

True Blue class hosts Hamburg Fry in a playful contest

True Blue class of Third U. P. church gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Clifford Book’s Ellwood road home. The winning side in an attendance contest was treated to a ham burg fry by the losers. Mrs. Raymond Baldwin led the winners and Mrs. Book the losers. Croquet followed. A Cascade Park picnic is planned for Thursday evening July 8 with Mrs. Carroll Byler Mrs. Jack Court and Miss Lillian Gill arranging.

True Blue U. P Clifford Book Ellwood Road Raymond Baldwin Book Cascade Park Carroll Byler Jack Court Lillian Gill

Matson Ferrell Betrothal Announced For Betty Jane Matson

Mr and Mrs LeRoy Matson announce the engagement of Betty Jane Matson to Richard H Ferrell son of Mr and Mrs WilW Ferrell of St Clairesville Ohio The wedding is planned for an early fall. Also visiting for the Sesquicentennial are Mr and Mrs Charles Clark of San Diego and their brother Mr John Clark of 628 South Bay street They are former New Castle residents returning after 23 years Mr Clark a real estate broker plans a west coast motor trip via Florida to celebrate the Fourth of July reunion with Company B.

LeRoy Matson Wildwood Avenue Betty Jane Matson Richard H. Ferrell Wil— W. Ferrell St. Clairesville Charles Clark San Diego Calif John Clark South Bay Street New Castle Clark West Coast Florida

Birthday Celebrated for Mrs Phebe Shoaff at East Brook

Mrs Phebe Shoaff on East Brook road marked her birthday Thursday with a gathering of friends and relatives at her home. The evening featured games and reminiscings followed by a tempting lunch and a display of gifts and cards from attendees.

Phebe Shoaff East Brook Road

Reception Honors Daughter on Visit

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Templeton hosted an open house for their daughter Mrs. John E. Fisher of Pomona California. Mari Lynn Templeton is visiting for two weeks and guests admired flowers from Mrs. Howard O. Erwin’s garden. Refreshments were served 8 to 11 with gifts for the honoree and a mossac cloth centerpiece.

John H. Templeton Les Avenue John E. Fisher Pomona Calif Marilynn Templeton Howard O. Erwin

Ilona Stevenson Feted At Shower

Miss Ilona Stevenson bride elect was honored at a shower hosted by Miss Donna Shellito and Betty Blewitt at 1402 Highland Avenue. Pink and blue decor, a large pink blue cake reading Stevie and Marty July 2, and gifts filled the event. She is to wed Martin A Beleepete at First Christian Church on July 2.

Donna Shellito Betty Blewitt Highland Avenue Ilona Stevenson Stevie Marty Miss Shellito C. N. Shellito Mae Headings Lewistown Miss Stevenson James T. Bailey Garfield Avenue Martin A. Beleepete Kay Holtzapple County Line Street First Christian Church

Quiet parsonage wedding for Hecka thorne and Allison

Donna Jeanne Hecka thorne and Ernest L Allison wed at the Christian and Missionary Alliance church parsonage 206 South Crawford avenue on June 18. Officiant Rev J H Boon presided. Attendants Barbara Currie and Gaylord Currie favored brown and tan outfits with corsages. After the ceremony a buffet lunch for 18 followed at the bride’s home. The bride, Haransburg High School 1947 graduate, is joined by groom, also a Haransburg High graduate, employed as a trucker with Mooney Bros.

Donna Jeanne Heckathorne Ray W. Heckathorne Ernest L. Allison Clarence E. Allison Christian and Missionary Alliance Church South Crawford Avenue J. H. Boon Barbara Currie Gaylord Currie New Castle Harlansburg High School Allison Harlansburg High Mooney Bros

Engagement announced for Miss Virginia Oprea and Walter Wolanin

Announcement states the engagement of Miss Virginia Oprea daughter of John Oprea of 1014 South Jefferson Street to Walter Wolanin son of Mrs Sophia Wolanin of 1407 Jackson Avenue. Wedding plans are incomplete.

Virginia Oprea John Oprea South Jefferson Street Walter Wolanin Sophia Wolanin Jackson Avenue

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