Reading Circle '91 Honors Member
Mrs. Howard Munnell received half the prize in the contest for naming Oak Park Mausoleum associates during the Reading Circle of '91 gathering at her Milton Street home Friday afternoon. Thirty-nine members attended as an impromptu musical program was presented by Miss Caroline Rearke, Miss Edith Lockhart, Miss Lolita Munnell, Mrs. W. J. Wolford, and Mrs. J. Lee McFate. Refreshments followed served by the committee including Mrs. Clyde Lockrt, Mrs. W. J. Marshall, Mrs. J. Blackwood, and Mrs. W. H. Dunap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Munnell
Oak Park Mausoleum
Reading
Milton Street
Caroline Rearke
Edith Lockhart
Lolita Munnell
W. J. Wolford
J. Lee McFate
Clyde Lockrt
W. J. Marshall
J. Blackwood
W. H. Dunap
Wedding at Shelodta Unites Ida Mae Shaffer and John Robinson
Ida Mae Shaffer and John Robinson wed at a Shelodta home on June 24 with Rev. Halliwell presiding. Fifty guests attended a parlor ceremony followed by a reception and wedding dinner. The couple will set up housekeeping in Eastbrook after a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Shaffer
Shelodta
Ida Mae
John Robinson
James Robinson
Grandview Farm
Eastbrook
Halliwell
Shelocta
U. P. Church
Sadie Robinson
Tron
Sadie
Mary Robinson
Florence
Laura Patton
Wm. Robinson
Sheloca
Mrs. Robinson
Mrs Ferringer Heads to Pittsburg Then New York for Porto Rico
Mrs. E. W. Ferringer left Saturday for Pittsburg to join her son William and sail from New York for Porto Rico on Wednesday. She has visited the Gwin, Martin, and Vandegrift households in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Ferringer
Pittsburg
William
New York
Porto Rico
Ferringer
Robert Gwin
W. H. Martin
Edward Vandegrift
Indian Wigwams and Play Suits for Little People
Vintage toy advertisement offers INDIAN WIGWAMS with jointed poles complete priced from 1.75 and up and INDIAN PLAY SUITS priced at 1.00.
Engagement announced for Pauline Pierce and Nelson Gar field Brayer
Miss Pauline Pierce of Sharpsville will marry Nelson Gar field Brayer of Sharon. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Pierce and well known in Sharpsville and Hazelcroft area. Brayer, a Cornell man, works for National Malleable Castings company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don C. Lindley
Hazelcroft Avenue
Pauline Pierce
Sharpsville
Nelson Garfield Brayer
Sharon
Miss Pierce
James B. Pierce
Brayer
Cornell
National Malleable Castings Company
King's Messengers Host Dinner and Indian Trip Sendoff
The King's Messengers of New Bedford Methodist met at Harry Shields home for a social evening with games and a lunch. Paul Grover received a farewell gift from the class as he prepares for his trip to India. Attendees included Hazel Zedaker Fay Hanna Jennie Clark Helen Wilson Gladys Miller Elizabeth Mathews and several other local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford Methodist Church
Harry Shields
Paul Grover
India
Hazel Zedaker
Fay Hanna
Jennie Clark
Helen Wilson
Gladys
Sheba Miller
Stearn
Catherine
Elizabeth Mathews
Zedaker
Messrs
Leonard Zedaker
Kline
Charles Stiver
Earl McClusky
Earl Cover
Lawrence Clark
Frank Carlisle
Lowry Eckles
Ben Miller
Ara Redmond
Charles Morehouse
Social calendar items from North Mercer area notice events and calls
Mrs J Norman Martin will host an informal evening for former pupils of her sister Mrs John S Boyd of Philadelphia formerly Belle Andrews. High School Fellows host a park dance. Mrs I A Thayer entertains the Book club at luncheon. The D G club plans a kid party at Miss Helen Quehl’s home. Miss Helen Hoyland hosts Y S T society. Miss Ruth Armstrong and Miss Ethel Brenneman host a Kensington for the L A L club at Croton avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Norman Martin
North Mercer Street
John S. Boyd
Philadelphia
Belle Andrews
I. A. Thayer
Wallace Avenue
D. G. Club
Helen Quehl
County Line Street
Helen Hoyland
Phillips Street
Y. S. T. Society
Ruth Armstrong
Ethel Brenneman
Kensington
L. A. L. Club
Croton Avenue
Park Party Honors Miss Mayme Driscoll of Stoneboro
A group of friends gathered in a park Friday for a dinner at six o clock in the grove followed by Kodak pictures and dancing. Attending were Misses Mayme Driscoll Kathryne Gallagher Kathlett McLaughlin Anna Daly Agatha Aquara Mary Sweeney and Messrs Maurice Aquara John Gallagher John Jackson Hugh Daly James Daly and Joseph Heinrich of Duluth Minnesota who plans to return there in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Driscoll
Stoneboro
Grove
Kodak
Kathryne Gallagher
Kathlett McLaughlin
Anna Daly
Agatha Aquara
Mary Sweeney
Maurice Aquara
John Gallagher
John Jackson
Hugh Daly
James Daly
Joseph Heinrich
Duluth
Minn
McConnell Family Reunion Near Volant Elects Officers
Mr and Mrs Charles G Martin Flora Ellen and Miss Margaret Paisley attended the McConnell reunion at John McConnell’s home near Volant. A large crowd enjoyed dinner and elected William McConnell president. The next reunion will be at his Volant area home on the last Friday of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Martin
Flora Ellen
Frazier
Margaret
Sallie Paisley
McConnell
John McConnell
Volant
William McConnell
Prindle Avenue Hostesses Entertain for Mrs White Head
Mrs Philip Warren on Prindle Avenue entertained an afternoon card party honoring Mrs Frank White Head a recent bride and Miss Gretchen Wilson whose engagement to Charles Warren has been announced Five hundred was played and a prettily appointed luncheon was served by the hostess Guests included Miss Josephine Biles of New Castle and Miss Kathleen Moore of Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Warren
Prindle Avenue
Frank Whitehead
Gretchen Wilson
Charles Warren
Josephine Biles
New Castle
Kathleen Moore
Butler
Sharon Herald
Reynolds party to return from visiting Patterson home
Mrs. Joseph R. Reynolds and her son of Richmond Hill Long Island have been visiting her father James Patterson on Boyles Avenue for several weeks and will depart for home on Tuesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Reynolds
Richmond Hill
L. I
Jas. Patterson
Boyles Avenue
Former Residents Here Prof Allen Staley and Wife
Former residents here, Prof Allen S Staley of Yale University with his wife are mentioned in an item noting a local visit or correspondence. The fragment references academic titles and affiliation, indicating a notable scholarly connection connected to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen S. Staley
Yale University
Children Visit Croton for School Break
The children are spending a few days with Mrs. Staley's sister Mrs. Bird K. VanDeman of Croton Avenue. Prof. Staley will spend most of the vacation period in a special investigation for the United Paper Board Company. From here they will go to Wabash Indiana.
Leech Family Holds Sixth Annual Reunion at Marquis Stop
About sixty persons attended the sixth Leech family reunion at J. B. Leech’s home on Harmony line. A picnic dinner followed by supper was served. A history of the family tracing to 1833 was read at the afternoon meeting. Officers elected were J. B. Leech president J. H. Moore vice president Miss Rose Saunders secretary Miss Amy Leech treasurer. The next reunion is set for the second Friday in June 1915.
Book Club Meeting Hosted by Shaw Street Residents
In the home of Mrs. Harry Urmson on Shaw street the 1914 Book club met Friday afternoon with members observing the usual procedures. Hostess Mrs. A. C. Hilborn aided in refreshments. out of town guests included Mrs. J. A. Young and Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Frank Fischer’s home on Fairmont avenue in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Urmson
Shaw Street
A. C. Hilborn
J. A. Young
West Middlesex
Elizabeth Gibson
Emsworth
Frank Fischer
Fairmont Avenue
Mrs C O Earl Hosts 6 Oclock Dinner Following Pittsburg Marriage
Complimentary to Mr and Mrs John Fox the marriage in Pittsburg this week Mrs C O Earl of Highland avenue entertained at a 6 oclock dinner Friday evening. Family guests included Mrs Ackroyd of East Orange New Jersey and Mrs Wallace Earl of Los Angeles California. Pink and white decorations adorned the table and Miss Mary Fox assisted. Music was provided later by Miss Freima Fox and Misses Ethel and Bernice Earl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fox
Pittsburg
C. O. Earl
Highland Avenue
Ackroyd
East Orange
N. J
Wallace Earl
Los Angeles
Cal
Mary Fox
Freima Fox
Ethel
Bernice Earl
List Family Reunion Held at Andrew Smith Home
The third annual List family reunion is set for July 4 at Andrew Smith's home in Poland township two miles from Lowellville. Cars will depart New Castle for Lowellville at 9 and 10 o clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend with well filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
List
Andrew Smith
Poland Township
Lowellville
New Castle
Darlington Man Earns Doctor of Laws at Michigan
Fred Houston son of Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Houston of Darlington Pennsylvania graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor this week as one of five to receive the doctor of laws degree. The university announced a total of 1000 graduates this year. Houston previously graduated from Westminster in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Houston
T. A. Houston
Darlington
Law
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Houston
Westminster
Miss Lucille Turner Hosts W M B Club Evening
Miss Lucille Turner of South Lee avenue entertained the W M B club Thursday with games music and refreshments. Miss Grace O Neill of Smithfield street will entertain the club next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Turner
South Lee Avenue
W. M. B. Club
Grace O'Neill
Smithfield Street
Gilson and Reynolds couples visit Wilmington road home
Mr and Mrs David Gilson of Mercer and Mr and Mrs Matt Reynolds of Grove City traveled to the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Reynolds on the Wilmington road yesterday and spent the day there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gilson
Mercer
Matt Reynolds
Grove City
Charles Reynolds
Wilmington Road
Wood and Miss Aurelius Wed in Joliet Announcement
The marriage of William H. Wood of Delaware avenue and Miss Eliza Aurelius of Joliet Illinois was announced as an event of Wednesday. The couple has returned to reside in the city at 1307 Delaware avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Wood
Delaware Avenue
Eliza Aurelius
Joliet, Ill
Picnic Honors Mrs Sallade and Daughter in Philadelphia
A basket picnic for Mrs. Jacob Sallade and her daughter Ruth of Philadelphia was hosted Thursday evening on the lawn of James Mitchell’s Park Avenue home. Seventeen covers were set, and the event included games and music by young Misa Sallade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sallade
Ruth
Philadelphia
James Mitchell
Park Avenue
Little Misa Sallade
Informal Country Club Dance Draws Numerous Visitors
A Friday evening informal dance at the Country club attracted many visitors and lingered past a late hour as music pleased attendees and popular recreation remained in favor.
Three Women to Meet President Wilson in June Visit
Mrs Harvey W Wiley will join two other women in a 2 15 p m call on President Wilson as he receives a deputation of club women. The group, greeted by Mrs William Kent and Mrs Gilson Gardner, will speak briefly at a public library mass meeting at 1 pm before marching to the White House. The delegation is expected to be the largest yet to visit the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey W. Wiley
Washington
Wilson
William Kent
Gilson Gardner
Wiley
Public
Miller Family Entertains in Highland Avenue
Mr and Mrs J H Miller of Highland avenue entertain at home en route for their western house. They host the former's sister Mrs Milton Setzer of Weissport Pa during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Miller
Highland Avenue
Mrs. Miller
Milton Setzer
Weissport, Pa
Miss Myfanny Williams Completes Year at State Normal
Miss Myfanny Williams of Reynolds Street returns home from a year at Indiana Pennsylvania State Normal School where she studied successfully and will complete her course next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myfanny Williams
Reynolds Street
Indiana, Pa
State Normal School
Local Biscuit Company Manager On Vacation at Cambridge Springs
Stephen Boyle Sr manager of the Front Street branch of the National Biscuit Company is spending a vacation at Cambridge Springs for a rest and recreation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Springs
Stephen Boyle, Sr
Front Street
The
National Biscuit Company
Sunday visit of Pittsburg couple and guests
The Misses Nell Thatcher Pearl Morrow Maud McConnell Anna Patterson and Mr and Mrs John White will spend Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Lenz of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Thatcher
Pearl Morrow
Maud McConnell
Anna Patterson
John White
Charles Lenz
Pittsburg
Miss Mary Sherger Hosts D W T Club Gathering
Miss Mary Sherger of Jefferson street hosted the D W T club Friday evening with guests Miss Isabella Book and Miss Shelar. Her mother assisted in serving refreshments. the date for the next meeting will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sherger
Jefferson Street
D. W. T. Club
Isabella Book
Miss Shelar
Braden and Dickson Families Visit Wal lace Avenue Friends
Dr and Mrs Braden of Coraopolis and Mr and Mrs John C Dickson of Glenfield plan to spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wilson Eckles on Wallace Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden
Coraopolis
John C. Dickson
Glenfield
Wilson Eckles
Wallace Avenue
Medical group returns from Atlantic City convention
Dr and Mrs Jesse Cooper and Dr C A Reed arrived home this morning from Atlantic City where they attended the American Medical Association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter Helen
Jesse Cooper
C. A. Reed
Atlantic City
American Medical Association
Couple Love Honored With Cicero Picnic
Mr and Mrs George Love were honored with a Friday evening picnic on Mrs B M Love s Pine street lawn in Cicero Indiana after their Wednesday wedding. Twenty four family members attended and spent the hours in informal visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Love
Cicero
Ind
B. M. Love
Pine Street
Picnic at Helena church Auxiliary honors Beulah Wilson
Helena Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church laid covers for 53 at a park picnic Friday evening. Miss Beulah Wilson, a returned missionary, and the Cuban boy who accompanied her were the guests of honor. A short business meeting preceded supper, marking the last session until fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
First Presbyterian Church
the Park
Beulah Wilson
Spoon Club Luncheon At Country Club Hosts Enon Guest
Mrs Rhodes of Enon was the sole out of town guest at the Spoon club luncheon Friday at 12 30 PM. Twenty seven covers were laid and the afternoon featured cards and social conversation. A similar meeting is planned in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Enon
Spoon Club
Country Club
Hazel Roof Hosts Phila Thea Circle Tuesday Evening
Miss Hazel Roof of Youngstown line will entertain the Philadelphia circle Tuesday evening with a local dramatic reading and social program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Roof
Youngstown Line
Philathea Circle
Mr and Mrs L W Young Head to Philadelphia and Ports mouth
Mr and Mrs L W Young of Neshannock Avenue left Friday night for Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York to spend a few days. They will then go to Portsmouth Virginia where Mr Young will resume work as inspector for the water company and expect to stay several months.
Families Plan Monthlong Camp at Kennedy's Mills
Mr and Mrs Ray A Kerr of Hamilton Street and Mr and Mrs Earl Waddington of Sutton Street travel to Kennedy's Mills to camp for a month in the countryside retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray A. Kerr
Hamilton Street
Earl Waddington
Sutton Street
Kennedy’s Mills
Perry and Foster Families In Readable Reunion Mention
Dr and Mrs Samuel W Perry and Dr and Mrs John Foster are noted in a social column with a reference to a daughter, indicating a family event or social gathering. The item emphasizes family names and connections without detailing dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Perry
John Foster
Daugh
Mr and Mrs Charles H Kresge Guests of Dr
Mr and Mrs Charles H Kresge of Minceburg Wes are guests of Dr and Mrs in a brief social item. The note records a social visit with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Kresge
Minceborg Wes
Altruistic Circle Hosts Park Picnic With Out-of-Town Guests
The families special guests the Altruistic circle enjoyed a picnic at the park Friday evening. Covers were laid for 40, those from out of town being Mrs. J. C. Mayfield of Middlebourne, W. Va., and Mrs. Ira Watson of Oil City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mayfield
Middlebourne
W. Va
Ira Watson
Oil City
Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Family News
A stream of personal items lists sick relatives, new births, and visits. Names include Mrs. David Felton, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Anderson, Master John Dennis, W. O. Wilkin, Mr. and Mrs. Andre Southern, Mrs. Ira Watson, Mrs. J. C. Stevenson, Mrs. Nina Swan, Harry Ketzel, E. C. McKnight and daughters Irene and Gladys, Miss Beulah Kemm, Miss Elizabeth Davis, and others visiting or traveling to Rochester, Beaver, Oil City, Steubenville, Mer cer, Cumberland, and Indiana locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Wilkin
Portersville
Rochester
Beaver
Andre Southern
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ira Watson
Oil City
F. C. DeVinney
Hamilton Apartments
J. C. Stevenson
Dewey Avenue
Nina Swan
Cedar Street
Iowa
W. T. Harrington
Wallace Avenue
Harry Ketzel
Sycamore Street
David Lewis
Long Avenue
E. C. McKnight
Irene
Gladys
Sharon
Beulah Kemm
East Washington Street
Mercer
Local residents plan visits and travel over summer
Mr and Mrs B K Hover of Highland Avenue will host Marcus F Cubbison and Miss Lillian Cubbison from Emlenton for a vacation with Mrs F L Flynn of State Street. Mrs Elizabeth Gibson of Emsworth and Mrs J A Young of West Middlesex visited Mrs Wilson Eckles and returned home. Mrs Mary Tucker of Pollock Avenue is in Pittsburgh for her daughter Mrs Albert Nichols serious illness. D J Tucker will spend the weekend there. John Bright of Hanna Street to study at Allegheny College before a summer sales trip to Beaver County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lewis
Lela
Waldo Street
Steubenville
Elizabeth Davis
Pittsburg
H. P. Hughes
South Mercer Street
W. A. Love
Pine Street
James K. Love
Albert Street
Hammond
Cicero
Ind
Harry Quest
Norris
Johnstown
Ella Norris
Lincoln Avenue
Mayme Driscoll
Stoneboro
Katherine Gallagher
Court Street
J. L. Williams
Mary
Granite City
Ins
S. W. Lewis
Long Avenue
William Sankey
Charles
Edith
Cunningham Avenue
Plaingrove
Harry Gillespie
Woodlawn
A. R. Kerr
South Jefferson Street
Park Bates
Jefferson, O
Frank A. Hover
Croton Avenue
Marcus F. Cubbison
Lillian Cubbison
Emlenton
F. L. Flynn
State Street
Elizabeth Gibson
Emsworth
J. A. Young
West Middlesex
Wilson Eckles
Wallace Avenue
Mary Tucker
Pollock Avenue
Albert Nichols
D. J. Tucker
John Bright
Hanna Street
Allegheny College
Beaver County
Y. W. C. A. Plans Hike To Baer Cottage
The Y M C A and Y W C A committees arrange a 6 o clock Youngstown car trip next Thursday to Baer cottage. Supper will be served there before the group walks back to the city. Camp Fire girls enjoy a week of camp life at Baer cottage on the Youngstown line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Baer
Motorcycle Crash Injures Miss Jane McFate in Erie Street Crossing
Miss Jane McFate of the Gunning block was knocked down while crossing East Washington street from Shenango to Ira Fulkerson's store. The motorcyclist stopped and aided her. she cannot walk and is confined to Mrs. P. N. Brest's home on Young street. No bones were broken, but serious bruises were sustained in front of the old Commercial hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington Street
Shenango Street
Ira Fulkerson
Jane McFate
Miss McFate
P. N. Brest
Young Street
McAnlis Patterson Reunion Set At McAnlis School House
The McAnlis Patterson and neighborhood reunion will be held at the McAnlis school house on July 4. All friends are invited to attend. William Davidson president Mary E. McAnlis secretary. (Adv.) June 27 July 1 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAnlis-Patterson
McAnlis School
William Davidson
Mary E. McAnlis
Sec’y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Qocied
Reading Circle
Shaffer-Robinson
Metzler
McConnell Reunion
Mather Bros. Co. Jewelers and Silversmiths
Sheffield
House of Perfect Diamonds
Washington St
South Mill St
Copenhagen
Teasday
Leech Reunion
Book Club
List Reunion
Entertained Club
Mlinois
E. L. Owens
Bell
Union
E. North Street
Automobile Service
Union Phone
Bell Phone
Philathea
Miller
Altruistic Circle
David Felton
Wallace Anderson
West Falls Street
John Dennis
Lyndal Street
Mrs. Park Bates
Jefferson, C
Mrs
F. A. Hover
Clark H. Rutter
Mrs. B. K
David
First Christian Church
Samuel Lewis
Abigail David
Cassie Johns Ard Dayar
Thomas Hopkins
David Hopkins
J. Russell White
John Lewis Prue Llewellyn Jones
Abigail Ud Atkinson
Hattie Ee
Michael Jesse Samuel
Jonathan
King Saul
Ma Thomas
Quartet of Shepherds
John Thomas
C. C. Browne
J. Frank Williams
Mary Hopkins
Rachel Pollock
Ruth Dufford
Cooper & Butler's
Clutton Soda Grille
Boston
Ludle
the Clutton Drug Store
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