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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

3

Noonday Wedding Unites Miss Lynch and James W Coates

Miss Georgia Lynch and James W Coates of Chicago were married at noon in the Lynch home. Rev H T Davis officiated as 54 guests attended, with colors of yellow and white and music by Mrs Wallace H Pitzer and Bert Martin. The couple will reside in Oak Park after a six week eastern honeymoon.

Georgia Lynch James W. Coates Chicago H. G. Coates Albert Lynch Liberty Street Wallace H. Pitzer Bert Martin T. Davison Gladys Herwick Pittsburg Merle Osborne Miss Herwick Clarence Smith Detroit Mich A. W. Herwick Anna Henning Lostant Ill Howard Lynch Coraopolis Coates Oak Park

Reed Bride Hazel Reed to Frank Gilmore Married Quiet Saturday

Mrs Elizabeth Reed of Sharon announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Hazel Reed to Frank Gilmore of this city. The ceremony took place Saturday at 6 30 PM. Miss Reed has been a bookkeeper for Lawrence Laundry where Gilmore serves as solicitor. They will reside on Norwood avenue.

Elizabeth Reed Sharon Hazel FE. Reed Frank B. Gilmore Lawrence Laundry Company Gilmore Norwood Avenue

Hecks Return From Atlantic City Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Harold Heck who just returned from their wedding trip to Atlantic City were favored guests at a family dinner Monday evening hosted by the groom's parents Mr and Mrs W T Heck of Laurel avenue Roses decorated the gathering Mrs A C Krause of Cincinnati Ohio was an out of town guest

Harold Heck Atlantic City W. T. Heck Laurel Avenue A. C. Krause Cincinnati Ohio

Farewell Reception for Dr and Mrs Whalen at First Baptist

The public is invited to a Wednesday evening reception at First Baptist Church after prayer meeting as a farewell to Dr and Mrs H J Whalen and their family. The 8 30 pm program includes a brief address and refreshments.

First Baptist Church H. J. Whalen

Mrs Meehan Hosts Elwilda Kensington Social Evening

Mrs P J Meehan of Hamilton Street will entertain the Elwilda Kensington club this evening, hosting a social gathering with neighbors and friends.

P. J. Meehan Hamilton Street Elwilda Kensington

Why Not Be Particular About Your Kodak Pictures

Kodak users urged to demand expert treatment for film finishing with promises of high quality service and free bromide enlargements for patrons.

Kodak Pictures

Splendid Recital in Greer Hall by Gardner Pupils

An appreciative Greer hall audience Monday evening enjoyed a recital by William R. Gardner’s pupils from Pittsburg. Albert Norton of Brooklyn opened with an organ number, Edward F. Kurtz played pleasing violin selections, and Jessie Mockel accompanied flawlessly. Performers included Mrs. W. P. Felch, Mrs. James Morehead, and Misses Elizabeth Martin Ella Griner Nell Whitla Lillian Daugherty Elizabeth Harvard Mary Harvard. Sue Harvard of Pittsburg attended.

Greer Hall William R. Gardner Pittsburg Albert Norton Brooklyn Edward F. Kurtz Jessie Mockel W. P. Felch James Morehead Elizabeth Martin Ella Griner Nell Whitla Lillian Daugherty Elizabeth Mary Harvard Sue Harvard Harvard

Portersville Bride and New Castle Groom Wed At Home Ceremony

Miss Pearl Blanche Thomas and Samuel R Kerr married Saturday afternoon at the bride’s home in Portersville. Rev E J Clark officiated the ring ceremony under a fern and daisy arch. After a formal dinner the couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside at 302 Bay Street. The bride is a Pittsburg teacher and the groom works for H G Preston Co.

Pearl Blanche Thomas Portersville Samuel R. Kerr New Castle William Thomas E. J. Clark United Presbyterian Church of Howard Stroup Ellwood City Bay Street Pittsburg H. G. Preston Co

Local Clubs Host Luncheons Picnics and Marriages

Miss Gladys Hamil entertains the E. 8. G. club at a luncheon. the Stitch and Chatter club meets at the Country club. Quiet marriages include Miss Grace Marie Martin and John Howard Hopkins, and Miss Cecelia Llewlyn with Samuel P. Jackson. Several clubs hold gatherings at parks and churches, with more engagements listed.

Stitch and Chatter Club Gladys Hamil Grace Marie Martin Neshanock Falls John Howard Hopkins Baltimore Edith Chisholm Westside Needlecraft Club Harvey George Patterson William Jackson Euchre N. C. H. Card Club Bessie McGonigle Cecelia Llewlyn Samuel P. Jackson G. G. G. Kensington Elizabeth Morgan George Walker Madeline Morgan Cunningham Avenue Thomas L. Donegan Spring Street St. Mary's Church N. H. B. Kensington Vincent Gallagher Senora Club

Little Miss Gyla Yoho Birthday Celebration

Little Gyla Yoho daughter of Mr and Mrs John Yoho hosted her sixth birthday party in Lath top street home with a 1 to 4 pm circle of playmates. Guests included Bernice Yoho Belle Catterson Frances Needler and many friends. A pink and white dining room and a six candle cake from Miss Alice Swartzwelder highlighted the celebration.

Gyla Yoho John Yoho Lath Top Street Alice Swartzwelder Yoho Bernice Belle Catterson New Wilmington Frances Needler Struthers Helen Davis Elizabeth Pitzer Ruth Lutz Alice de Vore June Scott Dorothy Glass Mary Glass Ruth Medard Katherine Medard Georgia Asselton Olivia Jean Yoho

N O K Club Visits Calvins After Recent Marriage

Members of the N O K club paid a surprise call to Mr and Mrs J W Calvin of Croton avenue Croton Monday evening honoring the marriage of Virgil Calvin and his wife. Special guests included Miss Elsie Moon Grove City and Mr and Mrs Johnson and Mr and Mrs James Book of Princeton. Mrs Calvin assisted by her daughter Nez served refreshments.

Virgil Calvin N. O. K. Club J. W. Calvin Croton Avenue Elsie Moon Grove City Johnson James Book Princeton

Fashions and Health on the Woman's Page

The article stresses health as the primary value on the Woman's Page over fashions. It notes women seek guidance on ailments and healing methods and mentions Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a favored remedy.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Pretty Luncheon Event of Today Hosts and Guests

Mrs. C. H. Hilborn of Highland avenue presided at a 1 o'clock luncheon for her sister Mrs. A. C. Krause of Cincinnati. Thirty guests enjoyed daisies and roses as centerpieces and bridge dominated the afternoon with aides Miss Reba Hilborn Mrs. Albert Hilborn and Miss Anna Leavy. Mrs Jennie Jones of New Orleans visited. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Hilborn hosts cards and Kensington at 2:30 for Mrs. Krause.

C. H. Hilborn Highland Avenue A. C. Krause Cincinnati Ohio Bridge Reba Hilborn Albert Hilborn Anna Leavy Jennie Jones New Orleans Hilborn Kensington Krouse

Wedding at 420 East Reynolds Street Ends in Vows

Mrs Eliza Riley hosts a wedding for her son David Riley and Ada Ashenfelter of Greenville. Rev R L Lanning officiates with Horace Garner at the piano and sisters Virginia Riley and Mr Garner as attendants. The couple plans an eastern honeymoon and will reside at 420 East Reynolds Street after returning. Samuel Ashenfelter of Greenville attends as out of town guest.

Eliza Riley East Reynolds Street David Riley Ada Ashenfelter Greenville R. L. Lanning Horace Garner Virginia Riley Garner

Miss Murphy Hosts Interse Club Evening at Rose Stop

Monday social at Mrs Crabl’s Rose Stop home on Harmony line featured roses and orange blossoms, card games, and club prizes to Miss Katherine O Conner and Miss Mary Woods. Visitors Delia O Conner and Miss Jones also excelled. refreshments followed and the next meeting is Thursday July 13 at Mrs David Frazier’s East Washington street.

Hannah Murphy Crabl Rose Stop Harmony Line Katherine O’conner Mary Woods Delia O'Conner Miss Jones David Frazier East Washington Street

Thayer McCurdy Weds Bertha M Randall at YWCA

A wedding took place at 10 o clock this morning at the Y W C A. Thayer McCurdy son of Mr and Mrs R W McCurdy of Lathrop street and Miss Bertha M Randall daughter of Oscar Randall Crawford county were married. Rev W W Sniff officiated and they plan a trip to Ohio then summer at the McCurdy cottage on the Slippery Rock near Kennedy's Mills.

Thayer McCurdy R. W. McCurdy Lathrop Street Bertha M. Randall Oscar Randall Crawford County Rev W. W. Sniff Points Ohio McCurdy Slippery Rock Kennedy's Mills

Whalen Family Fetes Departure for Greensburg

Dr H J Whalen and family were honored with a Monday evening dinner hosted by James C Patterson household guests included Mrs J D Brown Mrs D F Brown Mrs J M Weatherby and Mrs John Gorley twelve places set with pink and white flowers. An informal period of music and visiting followed.

H. J. Whalen Greensburg James C. Patterson Boyles Avenue J. D. Brown D. F. Brown J. M. Weatherby John Gorley

Evening of Cards Honors Visitor

A Monday evening party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J Norman Martin continued festivities honoring Mrs. J M Emerick of Philadelphia. Thirty friends played cards with Mrs G M Clark and L M Uber winning favors, as summer flowers brightened the home and a luncheon followed. guest Mrs Jennie Jones of New Orleans attended.

J. M. Emerick Philadelphia J. Norman Martin North Mercer Street G. M. Clark L. M. Uber Jennie Jones New Orleans

First M. E. Sunday School Class Pic Nic at Cascade Park

Miss Stella Foulke's class of the First M. E. Sunday school plans a picnic at Cascade Park on Wednesday from 4 to 9 p m If rain occurs the event moves to Thursday Members will meet at the corner of South Mill and Washington streets to catch the park car.

Stella Foulke M. E Cascade Park South Mill Washington Streets

Dinner party for Miss Mary Mc Intyre and Miss Minnie Warnock

Courtesy event held for Miss Mary Mc Intyre of Pittsburg and Miss Minnie Warnock of Superior Street. Guests enjoyed a prettily appointed dinner Monday evening with six covers and a yellow and white color scheme.

Mary McIntyre Pittsburg Minnie Warnock Superior Street

Quiet City Marriage At Farrell Home

Miss Marie Samuel of McCleary Avenue and Sidney Phillips of Farrell were quietly married at Rev. R L Lanning's home on Saturday evening. They will establish their home in Farrell.

Marie Samuel McCleary Avenue Sidney Phillips Farrell R. L. Lanning

Neighborhood Reunion Planned for July 4 at McAnlis School

The McAnlis Patterson and neighborhood reunion will take place on July 4 at the McAnlis schoolhouse in Big Beaver township. Mrs. Fred T. Booker serves as secretary and W. J. Young as president.

McAnlis, Patterson and Neighborhood McAnlis Big Beaver Township Fred T. Booker W. J. Young

Mrs Emerick and Elsa End Philadelphia Visit

Mrs J M Emerick and her daughter Elsa of Philadelphia will Wednesday conclude a several weeks visit in the home of John W Knox of North Mercer Street.

J. M. Emerick Elsa Philadelphia John W. Knox North Mercer Street

California trip ends as Kirk couple to return Thursday

Mr and Mrs C J Kirk of Highland Avenue who have been in California for several months are expected home on Thursday.

C. J. Kirk Highland Avenue California

Phillips Chapter to Picnic at Park Thursday

Members of the Phillips Chapter of the first Christian church plan a park picnic Thursday evening. If rain interrupts, the supper will be held in the church.

Phillips Chapter The First Christian Church

Ladies Aid Meeting At Central Presbyterian Church

The Ladies Aid society of the Central Presbyterian Church will meet in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Ladies Aid Society The Central Presbyterian Church

Central Christian Church Wins Local Sunday School Contest

Sharon notes Central Christian church tops three month contest with 99 points to New Castle’s 83. Final margin 16 points as both churches labored hard.

Sharon Central Christian Church Central Christian Church of New Castle

Local residents report visits and hospital returnings

Cer street visitors in Altoona and Harrisburg are noted. Mrs E. Warnock and daughter Mary of Superior street return from trips to New York Philadelphia Atlantic City and Trenton New Jersey. Miss Marguerite Linn East Side and guest Miss Leora Pool of Novata Oklahoma visit Akron. Everett son of Mr and Mrs Harry G Dean Milton street returns from a Pittsburg hospital after an operation five weeks ago.

Cer Street Altoona Harrisburg Warnock Mary Superior Street New York Philadelphia Atlantic City Trenton N. J Marguerite Linn East Side Leora Pool Novata Oklahoma Akron Everet Harry G. Dean Milton Street Pittsburg

Local Knights Of Malta Put On Degree

The Star of Bethlehem Commandery No. 491 of the Knights of Malta will work fifty candidates for the red cross and sepulchre degree tonight in Odd Fellows hall on Neshannock avenue. The degree work is under the Freeport Cavalier commandery. Officers listed include Sir Knight Commander Ben Bott generalissimo W D Alford captain general L A Rice prelate H W Mellvenny senior warden E Neville treasurer A R Thiersch recorder R D Rhodes assistant recorder R W Emery.

Star of Bethlehem Knights of Malta Odd Fellows Hall Neshannock Avenue Freeport Ben. Bott W. D. Alford L. A. Rice H. W. Mellvenny E. Neville

New Superintendent Named at Rubber Plant

Thomas J. Whalen of Fenshohocken Pa has been named general superintendent of the New Castle Rubber company plant succeeding H. J. Smith who retired recently. Whalen already leads the plant and brings twenty years in rubber industry experience with prior work at Lee Tire and Rubber and other respected facilities. He comes here highly recommended.

Thomas J. Whalen Fenshohocken New Castle Rubber Company H. J. Smith Mr. Whalen Lee Tire and Rubber Company

Prosecution of Casement Ends High Treason Trial

The prosecution in Sir Roger Casement's high treason trial closed its case in London on June 27, presenting evidence that Casement led active anti British propaganda among Irish prisoners in Germany. In defense opening, Alexander Sullivan argued Casement did not violate British law.

London Roger Casement Germany Alexander Sullivan K. C Casement

State Game Protector Fines Hunters for Using Ferrets

J. J. Hines, State Game Protector for Western Pennsylvania, collected a $125 fine from Joseph Webb of East Pittsburg and George Webb of Traffic City. They were found guilty of rabbit hunting in Mercer county with a ferret, after information given before a Mercer justice of the peace.

J. J. Hines Pennsylvania Joseph Webb East Pittsburg George Webb Traffic City Mercer County Mercer

Missionary Picnic Held by Young Peoples Societies

The Young Peoples societies of the Christian and Missionary Alliance held a picnic Monday evening at the Shenago Stop Harmony line home of Mrs. Anna Kohler. Miss Coxe of India and Miss Sallie Botham of Africa, home on furlough, along with Mrs. Snyder of Pittsburg attended. Forty were present, with a lawn picnic dinner and informal socializing in the later hours.

Young Peoples’ Societies of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Miss Coxe India Sallie Botham Africa Snyder Pittsburg Anna Kohler Shenago Harmony Line

Farther Lights Girls Plan New Castle Outing

Sharon reports the Farther Lights society will travel to New Castle Friday night for an event hosted by the Farther Lights group there. A large turnout of girls from Sharon is anticipated.

Sharon Farther Lights Society New Castle

Wedding of Eva Carrigan and John Sherry in St Marys Church

The wedding of Mrs. Eva Carrigan of Youngstown and John Sherry of this city was solemnized in St. Marys church Monday morning at 6 30 oclock by Father F F O Shea. Attendants were the bride’s daughter Mrs C W Daugherty and B J Rogan. A breakfast followed at Mrs Daughertys Bluff street home.

Eva Carrigan Youngstown John Sherry St. Mary’s Church F. F. O'Shea C. W. Daugherty B. J. Rogan

Y W C A Camp Registration Opens For Lake Canadohia

Girls who plan to attend the new Y W C A camp at Lake Canadohia must register two weeks before departure. Interested individuals should visit the association office to learn details and make arrangements.

Lake Canadohia Association

St Margaret’s Parish Fete Attracts 360 In North Ashland Lawn

St Margaret’s parish of the seventh ward held its opening lawn fete on Mrs M Morrissey’s lawn on North Ashland avenue. More than 360 people were served. Mrs William Shields won the silver knives and forks given as prizes.

St. Margaret’s Seventh Ward M. Morrissey Ashland Avenue William Shields

Burns sisters host visitor from Lancaster arrives for month

The Misses Katherine and Mary Burns and Messrs John Cochran and William Hynitz of Lancaster motored here last week to visit Miss Katherine Kirk at the home of Mr and Mrs H M Kirk Moody avenue. They have returned home with Miss Kirk who will spend a month at the Burns home.

Katherine Mary Burns John Cochran William Hynitz Lancaster

Rae Muirhead Club to Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

The Rae Muirhead Business Girls' club will hold its annual meeting tonight with the election of officers as a featured item. A Spanish class also meets at 8 p.m.

Rae Muirhead Business Girls

Bridesmaid Hilda Hill To Attend Pittsburg Wedding

Miss Hilda Hill leaves today for Pittsburg to serve as brides maid at the wedding of Miss Minnie Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs James Jones formerly of this city and Willis Sumpter of Dusquesne. The ceremony will be held Wednesday at St Matthew s P E church in Homestead.

Hilda Hill Pittsburg Minnie Jones James Jones Willis Sumpter Dusquesne St. Mathew’s P. E Homestead

Nature Study Club Plans Evening Walk and Supper

The Nature Study club will enjoy a walk Thursday evening. A supper in the woods is being planned by the class.

Miss McKee's Class Holds Wednesday Exam Session

Miss McKee's normal class meets Wednesday evening at the usual hour for the third examination to be given.

Miss McKee

Miss Jessie Mockel Plans Rochester and Chautauqua Visit

Miss Jessie Mockel of East Grant Avenue will travel to Rochester New York to visit Dr and Mrs Ingersoll with whom she became acquainted during Berlin studies. She will finish the trip on July 10 and then go to Chautauqua to study with former teacher Ernest Hutchison for the rest of the summer.

Jessie Mockel East Grant Avenue Rochester N. Y Ingersoll Berlin Chautauqua Ernest Hutchison

Picnic at Miller cottage with First Christian choir

The First Christian church choir enjoys a day at the Miller cottage on Slippery Rock. They traveled by automobiles and shared a noon picnic dinner. Various sports provided amusement during the outing.

First Christian Church Miller Cottage Slippery Rock

N. O. K. Club Postponed Meeting Notice

The N. O. K. club meeting with Miss Eva Hartman of North Mill street is postponed for two weeks. Epworth M. E. church hosts a social this Thursday evening with ice cream cake and social time.

N. O. K. Club Eva Hartman North Mill Street Epworth M. E

R. M. B. G. Club Holds Service at Al Mira Home

The Al mira Home service Sunday drew about 25 attendees. Mrs. M. Jennie Forquer led the meeting with Miss Anderson giving a talk and Miss Alice Elder reading The Song of the Syrian Guest while Miss Grace Gorman sang.

Almira R. M. B. G. Club M. Jennie Forquer Anderson Alice Elder Grace Gorman

Social notes from local residents visiting and traveling

Mrs. Harry Jefferies of South Mill street is visiting in Sharon. D. D. and Paul Simison of Volant were city visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac James of Woodlawn motored here Sunday. Miss Beulah Kemm of East Washington street is visiting friends in Leesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gibson of West Middlesex spent Sunday with relatives in this city. William Lord of Home street has left for an extended visit with relatives at Conneaut Lake. Fred Clemens the jeweler has now associated with him as watch maker Mr. Johnson of Greenville. Miss Anastasia Ryan of North Mer-

Harry Jefferies South Mill Street Sharon Messrs D. D Paul Simison Volant Isaac James Woodlawn Beulah Kemm East Washington Street Leesburg Harry Gibson West Middlesex William Lord Home Street Conneaut Lake Fred Clemens Mr. Johnson Greenville Anastasia Ryan North Mer

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