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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

3

Young Men's Bible Class Meeting at Matt Davis Home

The Young Men's Bible Class of First Congregational church held a regular monthly gathering at Matt Davis summer home near Harlansburg. About fifty men attended a dinner and music program after a brief business meeting and gifts for the pastor. Next Sunday evening will mark Rev. Williams's last visit before his trip to Wales.

First Congregational Church Matt Davis Harlansburg D. O. Davies Rees T. Williams R. Thomas Harry T. Jones Thomas D. Thomas Davies O. Davies Thomas Richards Emrys Davis Mercer Evan Hopkins Harry Evans Richard Thomas George Anthony Griff Thomas Rev. Williams D. S. Pyle Matt Davies Matt Richards John C. Williams Wales

Legion Service Star planning July 9 screen dinner at Cascade Park

The Service Star Legion met last Thursday in the Legion Home to plan a July 9 screen event at Cascade Park. Members will bring guests and provide table service and a tureen of food. rain would move the dinner to the Legion Home.

Service Star Legion Legion Home Cascade Park Legion

Class of 1909 Reunion at Ferver's Home

The New Castle high school class of 1909 held its annual reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ferver on the Wilmington road due to bad weather. Original members listed include William Ferrer and Dr. Eliah Kaplan. others attended with Mrs. Petterburg and Louis Petterburg among guests. Mrs. Petterburg and her son traveled from Pittsburgh for the event, the first reunion she attended in 20 years.

New Castle Senior High School W. E. Ferver Wilmington Road Cascade Park Wiliam Ferrer Ethel Ferrer Eliah Kaplan Warren Weide Ruth Ehrlich Petterburg Mary Bigley Elizabeth Harvard John Kennedy F. M. Rowland Dixon Louis Petterburg Petterburg Son Pittsburgh

Women’s Benefit Association Holds Meeting in East Washington

Members of Review 98 convened Friday evening at the I O O F hall East Washington street with Irene Gorley reporting on the state convention in Pittsburgh where she served as a delegate. Emma McKissick Anna MacDonald and Sara Linton hosted a decorated dining room and luncheon. The next meeting is set for Friday July 10 to plan the August annual picnic.

Women's Benefit Association Review 98 I. O. O. F. Hall East Washington Street Irene Gorley Pittsburgh Emma McKissick Anna MacDonald Sara Linton

A. F. F. Club Guests Enjoy Bridge Evening

Members of the A. F. F. Club gathered at Mrs. Francis Drake's home on Richelieu Avenue Friday for a social hour. Tables of bridge provided entertainment and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Albert J. Tidball and Mrs. George Fisher. Miss Matilda Drake assisted with a collation. Two weeks hence Mrs. T. J. Nelson of Crawford Avenue will host the club.

A. F. F. Club Francis Drake Richelieu Avenue Albert J. Tidball George Fisher Matilda Drake T. J. Nelson Crawford Avenue

Daughters of Union Veterans Card Party Set for June 30

The Daughters of Union Veterans will host a card party at the Sons of Veterans hall in the City building on Tuesday evening June 30 at 8 15. There will be 500, 0, or bingo games in play for members and friends.

Daughters of Union Veterans Sons of Veterans Hall City Building

Laurell Evans Wedding Today in Laurell Home

Miss Jean Laurell and Haydn Evans wed at noon in the Laurell residence with Rev. W Hanninen officiating. The couple plans a trip and will reside in Orange New Jersey after a fall move. both have solid teaching and education backgrounds.

Luncheon Hostess Hosts F and L Kensington Members

Mrs W L Pander of Blaine Street hosted a one o clock luncheon Friday for members of the F and L Kensington. Dorothy Pander assisted. special guest Mrs Robert Lowery of Bryn Mawr will entertain July 1 at Green Gables. next regular meeting date to be announced.

W. L. Pander Blaine St L. Kensington Dorothy Robert Lowery Bryn Mawr Green Gables

Women Missionary Society Hosts Summer Picnics at Cascade Park

Section 5 of the Women Missionary Society met at Mrs. William Wilsons with Mrs. B F Johnson as hostess. Mrs. F E Cawthorne led the business session and plans were made for a July Cascade Park breakfast picnic and an August picnic supper. The meeting opened with 100 percent attendance and ended with light refreshments in a green and white theme.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church William Wilson Sumner Avenue B. F. Johnson F. E. Cawthorne Cascade Park

Kensington group enjoys breakfast at Cascade Park

Gramoda Kensington members and families gathered at Cascade Park Thursday morning for breakfast. Fourteen guests attended including Mrs. E. E. Hague as a special visitor. A brief business session planned a dinner in two weeks and informal pastimes followed.

Gramoda Kensington Cascade Park E. E. Hague

Highland church group to meet at hostess home

Mrs. I. Stadelhofer will host Naomi Circle members of Highland United Presbyterian church at her 1304 Highland Ave home Tuesday afternoon. Associates include Mrs. Irvin Ralph Mrs. Daniel Maddocks Mrs. Archie Allen and Miss Effie Butz.

I. Stadelhofer Highland Ave Naomi Highland United Presbyterian Church Irvin Ralph Daniel Maddocks Archie Allen Effie Butz

Wilkinsburg and Cleveland guests attend Weingartener Richards wedding

Miss Florence Groth and Miss Betty Veazey of Cleveland Ohio and Mrs Virginia Boyd of Wilkinsburg attend weekend events with Hazel Berg land on Laurel Boulevard and will attend the Weingartener Richards wedding this evening.

Florence Groth Betty Veazey Cleveland Ohio Virginia Boyd Wilkinsburg Hazel Bergland Laurel Boulevard Weingartener-Richards

Bride elect Annie Jackson honored at surprise shower

Mrs Charles Vogt and Miss Maxine Jackson hosted a surprise shower for Annie Jean Jackson of Enon Valley at 1214 Highland Avenue. Ten guests attended a pink, white and green themed evening with games music and social chat followed by dainty refreshments.

Charles Vogt Maxine Jackson Highland Avenue Annie Jean Jackson Enon Valley Joyce Wingerd Lillian Campbell Mabel Kneram Blanch Matthews Elizabeth Brewster Maude Mitchell Mary Spence Annie Jackson

William Carr Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Washington Twp

About 100 relatives and friends gathered on the lawn at William A. Carr’s Washington township home to celebrate his eightieth birthday. The host, in good health for his age, enjoyed a festivity with red roses decorating the lawn tables and refreshments served to guests from Harrisville Volant New Castle East Brook Los Angeles and Port Arthur Texas.

William A. Carr Washington Township Carr Harrisville Volant New Castle East Brook Los Angeles Calif Port Arthur Texas

Section A of Y. L. B. Class Meets At Winslow Avenue Home

Section A of the Y. L. B. Class of Third United Presbyterian met at Mrs. Milton Book’s Winslow avenue home with Mrs. Ray Hopper as joint hostess. Devotions were led by Mrs. J. A. Cox. a social hour followed. President Mrs. D. C. Brown presided over the business session and decorations reflected the season. Breakfast is planned for Cascade Park on July 16.

Third United Presbyterian Church Milton Book Winslow Avenue Ray Hopper J. A. Cox Clayton Bryan D. C. Brown Cascade Park

S. O. L. Club Formed By Local Women

Friday evening Mrs. C. L. Lutton hosted a gathering at 2216 East Clayton to establish the S. O. L. Club. Officers elected were president Mrs. Lutton secretary Mrs. Ethel Schuling and treasurer Mrs. James Leonard. A social hour followed with music and lunch. In two weeks members will be hosted by Mrs. Schuling on Cherry Street.

C. L. Lutton East Clayton Street S. O. L. Club Lutton Ethel Schuling James Leonard

Picnic Planned By Y S B Class Meets At Wright Home

Section F of the Y S B Class of the Third United Presbyterian church met Friday evening at Mrs. James Wright's Frank avenue home with Mrs. Carrie Lines leading the business. A July picnic was planned at Mrs. Clara Gardner's Lakewood home, but fall business meetings were dispensed with. Mrs Bert Seamon attended. At the close, hostess and Mrs. Harry Brown served lunch.

Third United Presbyterian Church James Wright Frank Avenue Carrie Lines Clara Gardner Lakewood Bert Seamon Harry Brown

Brenner Family Reunion at Harmony Highlights Attendance

The Brenner family reunion gathered at John Brenner's Harmony home on Thursday with 84 attendees. A noon dinner followed by readings music and sports filled the program. Officers elected were John Brenner president Mrs C R Brenner secretary and S J Brenner treasurer. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Cadwallader of Elmira.

Brenner John Brenner Harmony C. R. Brenner S. J. Brenner Cadwallader Elmira

Lilliputian Wedding Cast Announced At New Castle Event

The Lilliputian wedding set for Tuesday evening at the New Castle Field Clubhouse will feature Rector Fred McKee as bridegroom and Louise Heck as bride with a full bridal party. Mrs. Rachel Taylor leads the planning for a family evening including dinner, bridge, and bingo after the meal. Reservations close June 29 at 10 o clock.

New Castle Field Rachel Taylor Fred McKee Simtoc Louise Heck Lalon Robert Henderson Billie Eckles Betty Brown Billie Eakin Ann Higgins Margery Matthews Mary Eleanor Sheaff Winifred Shaffer Ann Green Isabelle Braham Maxine Taylor Natalie Rowland Dickie McKee Marjorie Horner Piper Preston Robert Preston Gene Baer George Campbell Wilbur Ferrer Charles Randall Jack Elliott Joseph Wallace Jack McConahy Billie Cleland Bobbie Cleland Billie Grossman Jack Higgins Jim Higgins David Taylor Lawrence Bennett Thomas Gravenstreter James Gravenstreter Marion Rose Randall

Epworth Society Plans Mite Box Opening at Meeting

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. S. A. Leiby's home on King Avenue. Mrs. F. P. Andrews presided as plans were made for the mite box opening. Mrs. S. L. Maxwell reviewed Albert Schweitzer by John Regester. A picnic dinner followed for 25, with August meeting set for the new church at E Washington and Butler.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Epworth Methodist Church S. A. Leiby King Avenue J. P. Allen G. L. Forrest J. A. McConnell Wimner F. P. Andrews S. L. Maxwell Albert Schweitzer John Regester Ira Cox J. A McConnell J. C. Winner New Church E. Washington and Butler Avenue

U S B Class Third U P Church Members Meet at Cascade Park

Friday morning section E members gathered at Cascade Park for breakfast with good attendance. A brief business session preceded the meal and a social, informal time followed. Special guests included Mrs Frank Schultz Barbara Schultz Mrs F S Medard Rosena McGuirk Anna McGuirk and Mary Shaffer. They plan another park gathering on Thursday July 9.

U. P Cascade Park Frank Schultz Barbara Schultz F. S. Medard Rosena McGuirk Anna McGuirk Mary Shaffer

B Y C Club Holds Social Evening At Beckford Street

The regular meeting of the B Y C club was at Mrs. Herbert Rose's home on Beckford street. Bridge won prizes for Mrs. Dewey Shifflett and Mrs. Trevor Griffith. A repast followed, hosted by Mrs. Rose with assistance from Mrs. Walter Gross and Mrs. William Fox. Roses adorned the table. A moonlight supper is planned for July 9 at Cascade Park.

B. Y. C. Club Herbert Rose Beckford Street Bridge Dewey Shifflett Trevor Griffith Walter Gross William Fox Cascade Park

Birthday Dinner Honors Charlie Bates Eleven

The Bates home on Beckford Street hosted a six o clock dinner Saturday evening to celebrate Charlie Bates 12th birthday. Guests enjoyed a yellow and white themed table setting and a large birthday cake with candles. Prizes were given to Dorothy Frey June Foreigner Frances June Frazier and Patricia Montgomery. Continuous games contests and stunts followed the meal with many gifts for Charline Bates.

M. R Bates Beckford Street Charlie Dorothy Frey June Foreigner Frances June Frazier Patricia Montgomery Celia Strobel Marian Francis Alberta McCormick Ruth Kraigment Jean Copeland la Gene McIntyre Dale Fullerton Eddis Davenport Francis June Frazier Donnie Bates Charline

Kensington Hosts Evening Meeting With Mrs Hoover

The 1919 Kensington met with Mrs E G Hoover on Winter Avenue Friday evening with ten present. Flowers adorned the rooms while Kensington and chat plus piano selections by Kath erine and Eloise Hoover provided entertainment. Lunch by the hostess and daughters Katherine and Ardell followed before adjournment. On Thursday July 9 Mrs D D Valiensi of Lincoln Avenue will entertain in her home.

Kensington E. G. Hoover Winter Avenue Katherine Eloise Hoover Ardell D. D. Valiensi Lincoln Avenue

Guest Week at Capitol Theatre Opens Monday

Capitol theatre begins Guest Week with a buy one get one free admission for adults at both matinee and evening shows. Feature presentation includes Men Call It Love starring Adolph Menjou Leila Hyams and Norman Foster along with a Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy comedy Our Wife.

Capitol Theatre The Capitol Adolph Menjou Leila Hyams Norman Foster Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy the Capitol

Buddies Club Hosts Evening at Laura Keeling Home

Members of the Buddies Club gathered Friday at Laura Keeling's residence 616 East Reynolds Street for games music and entertainment. A lunch was served by the hostess and her mother Mrs George Keeling with Doris Keefer assisting. Miss Barbara Armstrong attended as a special guest.

Buddies Club Laura Keeling East Reynolds Street George Keeling Doris Keefer Barbara Armstrong

N. E. W. S. Club Meets At Nora Wogan Home

The N. E. W. S. club gathered Friday evening at Mrs. Nora Wogan’s home on the Youngstown line. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. Ida Bebe and Mrs. Margaret Beeder, with a club favor given to Mrs. Minnie Wagner. Refreshments followed before adjourning. In two weeks Mrs. Mary McLaughlin of West North Street will host.

Nora Wogan Youngstown Line Ida Bebe Margaret Beeder Minnie Wagner Mary McLaughlin West North Street

Party is Honor to Gertrude Boyle at Logan Home

A bridge and 500 party was held at East North street home of Miss Elizabeth Logan in honor of Miss Gertrude Boyle who will wed Joe Flynn next week. Prizes went to Mrs. Thomas Stinson Mrs. Samuel Richards and Miss Melba Vaughn. A pastel decor lunch followed.

Elizabeth Logan East North Street Gertrude Boyle Joe Flynn Thomas Stinson Samuel Richards Melba Vaughn Richards

Happy Hour club hosts hamburgery at Cas cade park

Associates of the Happy Hour club met at Cas cade park on Wednesday with their husbands, bringing attendance to twenty. After meals, men played horseshoes and women enjoyed amusements. Mrs. Arthur Snyder and Mrs. John Wettich led the event, two new members joined, and Mrs. James Edmundson attended as a guest. Plans were made for a similar gathering on Friday July 10 with Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. James Speer in charge.

Happy Hour Club Cascade Park Arthur Snyder John Wettich Park Snyder James Speer James Edmundson

Mrs Joseph McFate Honored At Bridge Party

Mrs. Joseph McFate formerly Harriet Martin was guest at a bridge party hosted by Miss Hazel Bergland on Laurel Boulevard. Four tables played with Florence Wright and Geraldine Kirk winning high scores. Out of town guests came from Cleveland Ohio Wilkinsburg Butler and Youngstown Ohio.

Joseph McFate Harriet Martin Hazel Bergland Laurel Boulevard Florence Wright Geraldine Kirk Horace Shotts Youngstown Ohio

Aleanza Club Meets for Tureen Dinner at Eastbrook

Members gathered Thursday at Mrs. Mansfield’s Eastbrook home for a 1 o’clock tureen dinner. Mrs. McCarthy helped serve a delicious menu and a social hour of needlework followed. Special guests were Mrs. Etter Mrs. L. M. Buchannon and Mrs. McCarthy. They adjourned to meet again July 23 with Mrs. George Kennedy on Finch street for a picnic dinner.

Aleanza Club Mansfield Eastbrook McCarthy Etter L. M. Buchannon George Kennedy Finch Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ask Young Men’s Bible E. M. McCreary Monroe St Robert Mackie Sherwin-Williams North St Offutt’s Jack Gerson Penn North Mercer St Bulova Ferver’s D. U. V. Party Temple Club Ellhurst Butler and New Castle Roads the Winter Co Laurell-Evans Jean Laurell J. E. Laurell Forest Street Haydn Evans J. E. Evans Laurell Rev. W. Hanninen Finnish Lutheran Church Esther Laurell David Moore Marietta Daugherty Lohengrin New Castle High School Grove City College Orange High School Orange N. J Orange, N. J Strouss Hirshberg’s William Carr Brenner Reunion Hazel Stone Dorothy Perkins Toilet Goods Department Lilliputian W. M. S. Meeting Iggin Bros East Washington St Greer Building New Castle, Pa N. E. W. S. Club BEAR Cascade Cecil Bowles Castel-Nova Orchestra J. R. Rick Motor Car Co Croton Avenue Metzler North Mill St Arch Preserver Shoes Matrix Shoes Mather’s Mather Bros. CO Einstein Citizens National Bank Federal Reserve Bank
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