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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
3
An advertisement extols Lady Esther Face Powder as giving a soft baby texture to skin. It claims a revolutionary blown powder process creates a smooth film that hides blemishes and lines and lasts four hours with a flattering finish. Men reportedly prefer it and multiple shades are offered.
Castle Hills club will hold another Ladies Day luncheon on Friday at its grounds. Tee time begins at the usual hour with luncheon served at 12 30 and the golf tournaments continuing afterward. Hostesses include Mrs Arden Bement and Mrs David Fenton.
Mr and Mrs A L Whitacre hosted a tureen dinner for the Daniel Leasure Auxiliary and their husbands in East New Castle. Guests included Mrs Margaret Lewis and Marilyn, and Carolyn Shannon of Pittsburgh. Prizes were given, birthday remembrances noted for three members, and aid from Mrs Nellie Lewis and Mrs Emma Woods. Regular meeting set for July 10 at the American Legion Home.
The Ministers Wives club hosted an annual June outdoor breakfast at Cascade Park with about 40 attendees. Rev. Thomas J. Jones led a blessing, Mrs. G. S. Bennett chaired arrangements, and social time followed. Meetings resume the last Thursday of September.
Members of the McGill Missionary Society of Highland United Presbyterian church gathered on the lawn of Miss Thelma Merrilees for a Monday evening picnic. Mrs. Willis McGill spoke about experiences at the missionary school in Hartford and missionary work in Cairo with a question and answer session to follow.
Mrs Ed Bigley hosted Nettie Corrine Bigley fourth birthday with twenty nine guests at South Lee Avenue R D 2. Prizes went to Jack Shaw Stella Sniezek Corrine Greer Shirley Shrantz Rosalie Smolnik and more. Grandmother Mrs Corrine Greer McKeesport sent greetings. A large birthday cake centered the table and a dainty lunch was served by Mrs Bigley and Adella Mae Bigley.
Announcement of the marriage held on Saturday June 17 at the summer cottage in Edenburg officiated by Rev E F Spring Hulsville Edenburg Methodist churches. Attendants were Mr and Mrs James Eakin of Hillsville sister and brother in law of the bride. The couple will reside in Carbon PA after their wedding trip.
The list names Mrs. Clara Lombardo of North Cedar Street and Mrs. Marth Sager as hosts, with Mrs. John Donofrio and Mrs. Fred Kenehan noted among standout residents. Mentions of quilting clubs, a Pittsburgh tour, and street addresses on Dewey Avenue appear alongside references to the B. P. W. executive board and related social gatherings.
Elizabeth Pagley and Dorothy Bevan hosted a miscellaneous shower for Sara Irene Sumner and William H. Reinhart at 1731 East Washington Street. Sixteen guests attended as news of the couple’s January 12, 1944 Mercer Pennsylvania wedding was shared. The bride is Lillian Sumner’s daughter and works at the Paramount theatre. the groom is Lewis Reinhart’s son and with Shenango Pottery. The couple reside with the bride’s mother. A tiered wedding cake and gifts highlighted the evening.
Section Two of the First Christian church meets at 2 PM Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Elsie Nessle, 326 East Wallace Avenue, for their monthly session. Victory Ten club hosts 6 PM chicken dinner at Cascade Park Grove for 12 guests then games at 108 North Mill Street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Pullerton celebrate open house tomorrow for their golden wedding anniversary from 2–4 and 7–9 PM at Covert’s Station North Beaver township. many friends expected.
Chorus to meet Thursday at 8 in the green room of the W C A. Miss Claribel Cove is president and Bill Richards directs the group.
The regular meeting of the D D Club will be a breakfast at Cascade Park on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock.
Maitland calendar lists missionary society Tuesday 7 30 p m, monthly class Wednesday 7 30 p m, Youth Rally Thursday 7 45 p m. Spiritualist Church of Truth at 215 East Washington McGoonhall hosts 8 p m service Rev A E Guthrie speaks on Just 4 Thought for Today. Grand Circle Friday at Castlewood. Castle Wood Prayer group meets at the Cowans home this evening.
Mrs Rose Flaugher of 730 East Washington street will entertain members of the Ladies Bible Class at her home Thursday evening for a religious gathering and study.
Dr and Mrs J Edward Everett hosted a Saturday gathering in Fairfield to honor Jerrold R Ward R M 3 C on leave from the U S Naval hospital where he is recovering from injuries suffered in a naval plane crash Radioman Ward uses crutches for mobility He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Ward of Norwood Avenue Attendees included Ward s buddy Merle Collins and his brother Pvt Harry J Ward stationed at Fort Belvoir Va The group also included Mrs Jack Dunfee Mrs Florence Scanlan Mr and Mrs L B Reynolds and others At Sharon the 24th annual Anderson reunion held at Buh Park on June 24 featured a noon dinner a business meeting and officer elections including Floyd Anderson New Wilmington president George B Anderson Greensville secretary treasurer Mrs Jesse Heckathorne New Wilmington and committee appointments by H B Hoagland and Anna Sheperd plus Anderson family members and guests
Members of the U. SC. club enjoyed a tureen dinner at Cascade Park Sunday evening at 6 30. Afterward games and various pastimes were played. July 5 is the meeting for Mrs Stephen Knis of Bulph avenue.
Members of the L. A. B. club will be entertained by Mrs. M. R. Sweet at the home of her daughter, Mrs William Elgias, Hileman apartments, on Thursday evening.
Members of the Melissa Fenton Theta Rho Girls club will hold a business meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the I O O F Hall. Initiation of candidates will follow.
Section D of the YLB class of the Third U P church will meet at 915 Adams Street at Thursday evening.
Joseph Williams of R D 2 Volant was fatally injured in the Crawford coal mine near Leesburg when a rock slab fell from the roof striking him beside an empty coal car. He died 20 minutes after extraction. deputy coroner Dr. J W Emery ruled death from cerebral concussion and a fractured spine unavoidable.
Budapest was raided by Allied planes this morning according to DNB a Nazi agency dispatch datelined London June 27. The report says Allied air attacks targeted the city again in the latest wave of bombing.'
Camp East Brook fills for second period July 4 to July 15 for girls aged 9 to 13. The remaining vacancy for the third period July 18 to 29 has been taken, and a waiting list is established.
Marines stationed in Hawatiti form a shell collection hobby. They string shells and send the chains home as gifts for families and sweethearts.
Col Ralph B. Robinson, an instructor at Fort Eustis radio school, is awakened each morning by the melodic strains of Off to Work We Go from Snow White. The tune is played by a loyal look, a gift from the corporal's wife.
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