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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1916

Page

3

Pretty wedding at Neshannonk Falls in ceremony

Grace Marie Martin and John Howard Hopkins wed at 12 in the bride's home Neshannock Falls officiated by Rev R A Jamison Apollo. 50 guests attended the simple ceremony with Jennie Brown playing Lohengrin and roses and lilies of the valley decorating the parlor. The couple planned an eastern trip then will reside in Rennerdale Pa.

Grace Marie Martin John Howard Hopkins Baltimore Joseph E. Martin Neshannock Falls R. A. Jamison Apollo Jennie Brown Hickory Duchess Yace Mrs. Hopkins Rennerdale James Hinkson New Castle J. M. Martin Charles Forrest Huston Bartholomew Grove City William Martin Charles Martin Eugene Sampson Pau Simpson Volant Martin Jamison Emily Redmond Clara Wilson Pittsburg James P. Whitla Sharon William Whitla Logan Lovina Wilson Bertha Mair New Wilmington Norman Igo Youngstown Miss Brown Georgia Nellie Wilson

Luncheon at Y. W. C. A. Honors Mrs. H. J. Whalen

Pink and white roses adorned the table for a luncheon hosted today by the N. H. B. Kensington at the Y. W. C. A. in honor of Mrs. H. J. Whalen. Seventeen guests were served and a silver bread tray was presented to Mrs. Whalen. Needlework and visiting followed in the parlors.

N. H. B. Kensington H. J. Whalen

Dwyer and Rob inson marry in Sandusky Ohio

Miss Margaret Dwyer and Elmer Robinson of Rebecca street wed Tuesday in Sandusky Ohio. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Dwyer of Croton avenue, has worked there while the couple now reside in a new home on Clearview avenue.

Margaret Dwyer Elmer Robinson Rebecca Street Sandusky Ohio H. E. Dwyer Croton Avenue Clearview Avenue

Miss Geddis Hosts Shamrock Club Social

Miss Mary Geddis of West Washington Street will entertain the Shamrock Club on Thursday evening, hosting a social gathering for members and guests.

Mary Geddis West Washington Street Shamrock Club

Epworth M E church social this Thursday evening

Community notice for Epworth M E church social this Thursday evening inviting residents to attend and enjoy ice cream and cake and fellowship at the church.

Epworth M. E

Kodak Picture Finishing Brings Free Bromide Enlargements

Why Not Be Particular About Your Kodak Pictures promises expert treatment for films. The finishing department offers service that makes customers feel satisfied for $11. Free bromide enlargements are provided for patrons.

Kodak Pictures

Noon Wedding of Elizabeth Morgan and George Walker

Miss Elizabeth Morgan of South Mercer and George Walker wed at noon in the bride’s home. Rev. George Richards officiated as guests from two families attended. The bride wore blue Pussy willow taffeta with pink roses, sister Miss Rachel Morgan her attendant. best man Albert Hunter. A dinner followed before the couple left for a trip to Cleveland and Detroit and then housekeeping in the Withers apartment on South Mill Street.

Elizabeth Morgan South Mercer, Street George Walker George Richards Welsh Congregational Church Rachel Morgan Albert Hunter Mrs. Walker Cleveland Detroit Withers South Mill Street

Kensington club and charity gatherings reported

A series of social events listed include luncheons at Mrs. Johns Oursler Lincoln avenue and Mrs. H M Thatcher's Modern Priscilla Kensington. Picnics and breakfasts at the park feature the Humphrey reunion and D W T club while various Kensington groups meet at homes or Country club.

John 8. Oursler Lincoln Avenue Humphrey D. W. T. Club Kensington Harry Ward Long Avenue Aleanza Club Lawyers Country Club H. M. Thatcher Priscilla Kensington George Westlake North Hill Kensington Colonial Club William Young T. P. Dickson Croton Avenue

Numphrey Reunion Held At Grove City Home

The Numphrey reunion gathered over 100 people at H. H. Humphrey’s Grove City home on June 24. Attendees include numerous Martins and Bruxtons from New Castle Volant New Wilmington and surrounding areas along with extended family and friends.

H. H. Humphrey Grove City Mary Camblin New Castle W. C. Martin Volant Oswald Martin Thomas Martin Dan Wright H. E. Martin Melvin Jordan John Buxton Fay H. H. Buxton R. L. Buxton McCoy Raymond Chester W. Va Campbell Slippery Rock Blanche Humphrey Hadley New York City

Farewell Party For Mrs. Choen Before Move To Morgantown

In New Castle a farewell gathering honored Mrs. John Choen of Francis Street as she prepares to relocate to Morgantown West Virginia. The Cen tral Christian church Bible class presented her a purse of money and a social program accompanied refreshments.

John Choen Francis Street New Castle Morgantown W. Va John Walls Central Christian Church D. P. Shafer Choen Mesdames A. J. Ford John Shaffer Wm. Conley Geo. Palmer Harry Smith Todd Kirker John Lindsey C. W. Sturdevant Geo. Scherger Walter Gibson Wilbur Jones John Biddle Elmer Glass Alice Good Reese Lewis K. E. Smith W. Armstrog Margaret Hookway Elizabeth Shelar Hinkson Mrs. McClain J. Dean J. Cheens Geo

Miss Grace Zeigler Resigns as St Pauls Organist

Miss Grace Zeigler has resigned as organist of St Pauls Lutheran church to accept a similar post at St Johns. Miss Anna Dietterle hosted a dinner for St Pauls choir with 15 guests, pink rose decor, and a planned program including Ruth Drescher, Katharine Kraft, and Mr and Mrs Andrew Dietterle Jr. An out of town guest was Mrs Scheiniguer of Zelinople.

Grace Zeigler St. Paul’s Lutheran Church St. John’s Church Anna Dietterle East Washington Street St. Paul’s Church Ruth Drescher Katherine Kraft Andrew Dietterle, Jr Scheiniguer Zelienople Miss Zeigler

Brown Anniversary Party Observed in Harlansburg

Friends of Mr and Mrs Charles Brown gathered Monday evening at their Harlansburg home to mark their 15th wedding anniversary. The social event featured music and refreshments, with many gifts welcomed by the couple. Attendees included Mrs Belle Stanley Oil City Mrs Elizabeth Brown Mrs Mary Stoner Mr and Mrs J O Brown and son Gill Mr and Mrs J P Brown and children Mr and Mrs T P Brown and children Mr and Mrs William Stoner Elmer Beatty Mr and Mrs Robert Stoner and children Mr and Mrs Elmer Stoner and daughter Irene Mr and Mrs Earl Stoughton and Mr and Mrs Walter McClelland and family.

Charles Brown Harlansburg Belle Stanley Oil City Elizabeth Brown Mary Stoner J. O. Brown Gill J. P. Brown T. P. Brown William Stoner Elmer Beatty Robert Stoner Elmer Stoner Irene Earl Stoughton Walter McClelland

Yucatan Club Disbands for Summer

Mr and Mrs David Jameson of North Jefferson street hosted the Yucatan club for the final session of the season Tuesday evening Mrs J M Emerick of Philadelphia attended as a visitor and with John W Knox won the favors Refreshments were served later in the evening.

David Jameson North Jefferson Street Yucatan Club J. M. Emerick Philadelphia John W. Knox

Mobile Tour to Cleveland and West Virginia Relatives Visit

A mobile tour to Cleveland Ohio and Wheeling and Smithfield West Virginia is planned to visit relatives. The trip focuses on family connections and travel logistics.

Cleveland Wheeling Smithfield W. Va

Marriage Of Miss Madeline Morgan And Thomas L Donegan

The ceremony took place at St Marys church at 8 this morning for Madeline Morgan of Cunningham Avenue and Thomas L Donegan of Spring Street. Attendants were Mildred Morgan and Eugene Mulern. The bride wore white crepe de chine and a breakfast followed at the Holy Family home where the bride was raised. The couple will travel then reside in the city.

St. Mary's Church Madeline Morgan Cunningham Avenue Thomas L. Donegan Spring Street Mildred Morgan Eugene Mulern Holy Family Youngstown

Birthday Dinner Honors Margaret Wogan at Park Avenue

Mrs. A B Wogan hosted a well appointed dinner on Tuesday for her daughter Margaret’s 11th birthday. The table featured a pink and white rose cake with candles and was assisted by Mrs. C J Clark of Ellwood City. Attending were Misses Mabel Heck Mildred Atkinson Margaret Trimble Arminta Smith Ruth Frampton Martha Rose Goldie Levine Ruth Donaldson Elizabeth Conelly Helen Graham Evelyn Mitchell.

Margaret A. B. Wogan Park Avenue C. J. Clark Ellwood City Mabel Heck Mildred Atkinson Margaret Trimble Arminta Smith Ruth Frampton Martha Rose Goldie Levine Ruth Donaldson Elizabeth Conelly Helen Graham Evelyn Mitchell

Hamilton social—Mrs Meehan hosts Elwilda Ken sington group

Mrs P J Meehan of Hamilton street entertained the Elwilda Ken sington Tuesday evening with 14 members and guests Mrs James Hamilton Mrs J E Ligo Miss Martha Ligo Margaret and Roy Lewis of Woodlawn and Miss Margaret Fray present. Mrs Ligo and Miss Lewis assisted in serving and in two weeks Mrs M C Morrissey of Ashland avenue will entertain.

P J. Meehan Hamilton Street Elwilda Kensington James Hamilton J. E. Ligo Martha Ligo Margaret and Roy Lewis Woodlawn Margaret Fray Ligo Miss Lewis M. C. Morrissey Ashland Avenue

Picnic for Miss Anna Joy At Park Hosted By Miss Haun

The Misses Agnes Haun Eugenia Long Jessie Stone Harriet Dunlap Margaret Lockhart and Messrs James Pollock Lester Wolford Guy Cover Joseph George Reebel Owens and Fred Alexander attended a park picnic Tuesday evening as a courtesy to Miss Anna Joy of Sharon. Supper in the grove was followed by dancing.

Agnes Haun Eugenia Long Jessie Stone Harriet Dunlap Margaret Lockhart James Pollock Lester Wolford Guy Cover Joseph George Reebel Owens Fred Alexander Anna Joy Sharon Miss Haun

Our Night Out Club Entertained at Miss Arrow Home

The Our Night Out club was entertained at Miss Mildred Arrow's Division street home. After a business focus they enjoyed music and games, followed by Miss Arrow and her mother serving dainty rejections. Miss Vera Dickson of Croton avenue will host the club Friday evening July 7.

Mildred Arrow Division Street

Miss Grace Dean Weds Carl Christy at Slippery Rock Home

Miss Grace Dean daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Dean of Slippery Rock and Carl Christy of Sharon were married Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Rev H J Whalen. The witnesses were the bride’s parents. After a short stay at Slippery Rock the couple will reside in Sharon.

Grace Dean Edward Dean Slippery Rock Carl Christy Sharon H. J. Whalen

T D D Club Social At Lyndal Street Park

Miss Elizabeth Houston hosted the T D D club at the park Tuesday evening with rowing and dancing and refreshments. A business meeting will be held at Miss Marie Kellys Bartram avenue home Friday at 8 oclock. all members are requested to attend.

Elizabeth Houston Lyndal Street Park Marie Kelly Bartram Avenue

Elizabeth Wachs to Attend Cleveland Wedding

Miss Elizabeth Wachs and her brother Jacob left Sunday for an extended stay in Cleveland. She will attend her cousin's wedding on Wednesday at the B nai B rith hall. She plans a vacation in Cleveland and surrounding points, staying several weeks.

Elizabeth Wachs Jacob Cleveland Miss Wachs

Royal club breakfast at the park plans two week picnic

Members of the Royal club met for a Tuesday morning breakfast at the park with eight members present. Mrs Blyholder of Kittanning, guest of Mrs J A George, attended and the group spent the morning informally. They planned a park picnic in two weeks on Thursday with husbands as guests.

Royal Club

Luncheon Spoon Club Hosts Guests At Highland Event

Guests of Mrs William K Hugus and hostess Mrs H M Kirk plus Miss Anna King entertained Luncheon Spoon club members Tuesday in Highland avenue setting. Mrs J M Emerick of Philadelphia was the only out of town guest. A luncheon is planned Friday July 7 at the Country club.

William K. Hugus Highland Avenue J. M. Emerick Philadelphia H. M. Kirk Anna King Country Club

First Presbyterian Bible Class Plans Friday Park Picnic

Members of the Twentieth Century Bible class will picnic at the park Friday evening at 6 30 o clock. In case of rain the evat will be held at the church. Members are asked to take their dishes and silver.

First Presbyterian Church

Mary Slick and Findley McKee Quietly Married at Home

At the home of Rev. J Elmer Campbell pastor of the Third U P church the marriage of Miss Mary Slick and Findley McKee was solemnized at 2 o clock this afternoon in a private ceremony.

J. Elmer Campbell Third U. P. Church Mary Slick Findley McKee

Quiet City Couple Tie Knot At St Marys Church

Miss Mary Agnes Boyle of this city and John Hynes of Canal Dover were quietly married at St. Marys church Tuesday morning.

Mary Agnes Boyle John Hynes Canal Dover St. Mary's Church

New Castle Hospital Club Meeting Postponed

The New Castle Hospital club meeting scheduled for Wednesday at Mrs MacGonigle’s home has been postponed to Wednesday evening July 5.

New Castle Hospital

Dorcas Club Plans Picnic at Arnie Cochran's on July Fourth

The Dorcas club and families will host a community picnic at Arnie Cochran's on Pulaski road scheduled for July 4. The event invites members and relatives to gather for a daytime meal and fellowship.

Dorcas Club Arnie Cochran's Pulaski Road

Lawrence Apple Crop Not Heavy

Harrisburg June 28 reports from the Pennsylvania department of agriculture indicate a splendor apple crop overall with a predicted yield about 93 percent of normal. Some counties may exceed the norm while the fruit belt averages around 85 to 90 percent with favorable conditions noted in counties such as Bradford Cameron Carbon Clarion Clinton Crawford Elk Erie Forest Lackawanna McKean Mercer Monroe Pike Potter Sullivan Susquehanna Tioga Venango Warren Wayne and Wyoming.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bradford Cameron Carbon Clarion Clinton Crawford Elk Erie Forest Lackawanna McKean Mercer Monroe Pike Potter Sullivan Susquehanna Tioga Venango Warren Wayne Wyoming Adams Berks Cumberland Franklin Fulton Lancaster Perry York

Rebekah Lodge Calls Members for 8 PM Installation

Rebekah lodge desires all members to be preset tonight at 8 o clock when officers will be installed. The Young Ladies Bible class of the Third U P church enjoyed an automobile trip to Princeton last night where they produced the entertainment The Old School before a large audience.

Rebekah Lodge Young Ladies’ Bible U. P. Church Princeton

Ladies' Aid Quilting Day at Mrs Pinkerton Home

The Ladies' Aid society of King's chapel will meet all day on Thursday at the home of Mrs J W Pinkerton. Quilting will be the order of the day.

Ladies’ Aid Society of King’s Chapel J. W. Pinkerton

Pretty wash silk blouses sale in graceful hues

Table offers Habutai silks crepe de chine and China silk blouses in plain colors and awning stripes. Originally 2.45 each, now 1.95 for this sale with skirts in white or colored separates coordinated with the range of shades.

Epworth Cottage Prayer Meeting at Gaston Home

The Epworth cottage prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gaston 840 Morton street Thursday evening at 7 30 led by Mr Fehl.

Epworth Cottage John Gaston Morton Street Fehl

Jr Bible Class Meeting at Dora Carlsons home

The regular monthly business meeting of the Jr. Bible class at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church will be held at Miss Dora Carlsons home 216 North Mulberry Street Friday evening at 8 oclock. All members are requested to attend due to the election night.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Dora Carlson North Mulberry Street

Sharon and Central Christian Churches Contest Ends With Narrow Sharon Lead

The Sharon Christian church finished 15.49 points ahead of Central New Castle in a 12 Sundays contest run on percentage basis. Totals show Sharon leads on time by 803, Sunday school by 671, church attendance by 636, with Central ahead on overall totals when calculated by attendance.

Sharon Christian Church Central Christian Church Sharon Church New Castle Sharon New Castle Central Central

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Travel

Miss Emily Price suffers from tonsillitis on North Beaver street. Miss Anna Joy of Sharon visits Miss Agnes Haun on Wallace avenue. Dr. J. W. Flaherty of North Mercer street attends a state dental meeting in Pittsburg. Mrs. Jones and daughter Martha of Akron conclude a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Grafton of Hiram way. Mr and Mrs Carl Gaston return from Cleveland Detroit and Toledo. Miss Olive Davis and Miss Katheryn Hervey of Rochester visit Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hervey on Boyles avenue. Mrs. Alice Hennon Miller arrives from North Dakota to visit mother Mrs. Eleanor Hennon of Shenango street. Mrs. George L. Sperry of Ashtabula visits mother Mrs. Joseph Miguel on East Washington street and undergoes throat operation Tuesday. A I Wachs of West Long avenue leaves for Cleveland to attend nephew Benjamin Leveter’s wedding on Euclid avenue.

Emily Price North Beaver Street Anna Joy Sharon Agnes Haun Wallace Avenue J. W. Flaherty North Mercer Street Pittsburg Jones Martha Akron J. A. Grafton Hiramway Anl Carl Gaston East Washington Street Cleveland Detroit Toledo Olive Davis Katheryn Jr. Hervey Rochester J. P. Hervey Boyles Avenue Alice Hennon Miller North Dakota Eleanor Hennon Shenango Street George L. Sperry Ashtabula Joseph Miguel A. I. Wachs West Long Avenue Benjamin Leveter Euclid Avenue

Breakfast for winners after church contest

The losing side of the Treadwell circle of the First Methodist Episcopal church will treat the winning side to a breakfast Thursday morning at the park.

Treadwell First Methodist Episcopal Church Park

Mrs J M Emerick and Daughter Return Home

Mrs J M Emerick and her daughter Elsie of Philadelphia, after visiting their uncle John W Knox on North Mercer Street for several weeks, will depart for home this evening.

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

Downs Family Reunion at Cascade Park

The W. J. Downs family reunion will be held at Cascade Park on Saturday.

W. J. Downs Cascade Park

On Motor Trip. Robert Gettings and family Enjoying an Auto

The Haas avenue residents, the Gettings family, are on a motor trip taking a car outing. Members include Mr Robert Gettings Mrs and a child as they travel for leisure. The item notes a family excursion in an automobile.

Robert Gettings Haas Avenue

Soldier Killed When Struck By Train

Private John Bernard O'Connor 30 of 7123 Bennett Street died after being struck by a train between Mt Gretna and Harrisburg. He served in Company 8 Eighteenth Infantry N G P. Survived by wife son Frederick and sister Mrs Elizabeth Franciscus. Body sent to Pittsburg.

Pittsburg John Bernard O'Connor Bennett Street Eighteenth Infantry Mt. Gretna Harrisburg O’connor Frederick O'Connor Elizabeth Franciscus

Mills Fall Silent as Heat Hammers Tin Plant

Several hot mills at the Shenango tin plant were shut yesterday as workers suffered from the excessive heat of recent days and could not report for duty.

Shenango

Bible Classes Meet Tuesday Evening In Croton Area

The United Workers' Bible Study class will gather Tuesday evening with Mrs. James Nelson of Croton Avenue and teacher Mrs. M. Speer Gibson.

United Workers James Nelson Croton Avenue M. Speer Gibson

Young Ladies Stage District School at Princeton

The young ladies of the Third U. P. church presented the District School in Princeton last evening to a large crowd in attendance.

Third U. P Princeton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Metzler Mather Bros. CO Victor Records Washington St Kivents Lillian Davis Percy Lavarack H. K. Gregory Charles McKee Emerson Kensington T. A. C. Kensington John Hammond Yucatan Dean Christy T. D. PD. Club Luncheon Spoon Club New Castle Hospital Club Ladies’ Aid Copenhagen Palm Beach Cottage Prayer Meeting Treadwell Circle O. B. G. Club Brown Hamilton CO Herb D. McGoun
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