Charles Cox Heads 1913 New Castle High School Alumni
Charles Cox was re elected president of the 1913 class at the New Castle high school alumni reunion in Cascade Park. Leslie Brindle and Alma Wilson were re elected as vice president and secretary treasurer. Thirty four members attended with out of town guests Mrs Clark Wiggins and Dr and Mrs Walter Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cox
New Castle High School
Cascade Park
Leslie Brindle
Alma Wilson
Francis McClelland
Jeannette W. Hutton
Clark Wiggins
Butler
Walter Alexander
Sharpsville
Miss Lollie Shirk Weds George Parker in Presbyterian Church
Miss Lollie Shirk daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Shirk of South Bay street married George E Parker son of Mrs A O Parker Garfield avenue this morning at 9 in First Presbyterian church Rev W E McClure officiated. Attendants Metta Shirk and Howard M Burr. The couple left for a honeymoon in Washington DC and will reside at 409 Garfield avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lollie Shirk
Amos Shirk
South Bay Street
George E. Parker
A. O. Parker
Garfield Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
W. E. McClure
Metta Shirk
Howard M. Burr
No-Kixgo Club Hosts Evening at Cavender Home
Miss Margaret Cavender of West Washington Street will host members of the No-Kixgo club at her home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cavender
Westashington Street
Miss Irene Hill Weds Joseph R Bentley
Miss Mabel Irene Hill daughter of S H Hill of Etna street became the bride of Joseph Ralph Bentley son of Mrs J B Bentley of Raymond street at the First Methodist church Mercer PA The ceremony was quiet with both parties unattended The couple will live at their Raymond street home after a 10 day motor trip to Toronto Canada Mrs Bentley has been a bookkeeper for Wyatt R Campbell Funeral Establishment and her husband a salesman for Armour Company of this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Mercer
Mabel Irene Hill
S. H. Hill
Etna Street
Joseph Ralph Bentley
J. B. Bentley
Raymond Street
Toronto
Canada
Bride-elect July honored at shower hosted by Verna Rodgers
Miss Gladys Hollis, a bride-elect of July, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Verna Rodgers on West State Street. G. G. G. Girls Club members attended, enjoying pink and white refreshments and decorative favor baskets. Hostess assistance came from Mrs. B. W. Rodgers and Mrs. A. Z. Sweesy, with Mrs. George Lines planning the next club meeting in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Hollis
Verna Rodgers
West State Street
G. G. G. Girls Club
B. W. Rodgers
A. Z. Sweesy
George Lines
Cecil Avenue
J. M. Club Luncheon at Cascade Park Feature
Members plus guests gathered for a Friday luncheon at Cascade Park. Thirteen guests were served with a central bouquet of white roses and park amusements followed. Special attendees included Miss Bob of Roaring Spring Mrs. Charles E Allen of Wilmerding and Merritt Swartz of Findley Ohio. Attending members listed: Mrs Charles Campbell and son Charles Jr Mrs J Harry Campbell Mrs Clarence Pyle Mrs Russell Rhodes and daughter Jane Mrs George Farrell and Mrs Frank Doerr with children Dorothy and Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Club
Cascade Park
Miss Bob
Roaring Spring
Charles E. Allen
Wilmerding
Merritt Swartz
Findley
Ohio
Charles Campbell
Charles, Jr
J. Harry Campbell
Clarence Pyle
Russell Rhodes
Jane
George Farrell
Frank Doerr
Dorothy and
Gibson
Moonlight Supper Enjoyable Affair
In honor of Miss Wilma Lostetter moving to Ashville North Carolina a group of youths drove to Idora Park Friday night for a moonlight supper Dancing and park amusements followed and a later supper was served Covers were arranged for the Misses Anna Shields Marjorie Watkins Ruth Medard May Davies Louise Gibson Irene Montgomery Mildred Dukes Wilma Lostetter and the Messrs Eugene Wallace Yuri McClung Linden Reineker Dutch Haug Tony Kelliher Joe Daniels Paul Christy and Lawry Pennett
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Lostetter
Ashville
N. C
Idora Park
Anna Shields
Marjorie Watkins
Ruth Medard
May Davies
Louise Gibson
Irene Montgomery
Mildred Dukes
Eugene Wallace
Yuri McClung
Linden Reineker
Dutch Haug
Tony Kelliher
Joe Daniels
Paul Christy
Lawry Pennett
Mothers Circle Picnic at First Methodist Church
Members of the Mother's circle of First Methodist Episcopal church enjoyed their annual picnic at Mrs. J. E. Davis home on Scotland Lane. Seventy five guests were served a tureen luncheon and spent the afternoon socializing with games and chat amid rose centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. E. Davis
Scotland Lane
Honor Class of 24 Members Banquet at Reform Church
New Castle high school class of 1924 alumni and church members were honored at a Sabbath school banquet hosted by the church ladies. Toasts by Mrs. Blackwood and others, with Rev. E A Crooks presiding, started a new annual alumni gathering and elected Myrtle Riley president, Natalie Christley secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle High School
Reformed Presbyterian Church
J. M. Blackwood
Aletha Wilson
Blackwood
Jacob Paul
Anna Dodds
Luella Brown
E. A. Crooks
D. D
Myrtle Riley
Natalie Christley
Luncheon Honors Fifth Wedding Anniversary at Edgewood Home
Mrs. Carl Sewald and Mrs. Geo Lyming hosted a one o clock luncheon for eight on Edgewood avenue honoring Mrs. Lyming’s fifth wedding anniversary. Special guests included Mrs. J E Connelly and Miss Nancy Jane Connelly of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Connegan and Mrs. Whitmore. Prizes were won by Mrs. J McNulty, Mrs. Edward Fulkerson, and Mrs. Whitmore. regular Modern 500 meetings will resume in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sewald
Geo. Lyming
Edgewood Avenue
Lyming
500 Club
J. E. Connelly
Nancy Jane Connelly
Pittsburgh
Connegan
Whitmore
J. McNulty
Edward Fulkerson
Family groups head to French Creek camping trip
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smock, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bratz, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Bahra, Mrs. John Fox and son Billy, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hickling and children Winifred and Betty depart this morning for French Creek near Mill Village for a week of camping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Smock
W. G. Bratz
A. F. Bahra
John Fox
Billy
H. E. Hickling
Winifred
Betty
French Creek
Mill Village
Luncheon-Bridge Hosts Named for New Castle Field Club
Mrs. W. B. Gormley and Mrs. J. Norman Martin will host a luncheon-bridge at the New Castle Field Club on Tuesday July 1. Attendees must notify the club by 9 o clock Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gormley
J. Norman Martin
New Castle
Ellgasses Host Twenty Six Guests for Kids Party
Mr and Mrs W C Ellgass entertained twenty six little guests in a children party setting.
Birthday party honors Billy Jr on Summit Street
On Summit Street the fifth birthday of Billy Jr was celebrated Friday afternoon with games from 2 to 5. Guests received gifts and refreshments followed a red and white color theme centered on a birthday cake. The hostess was aided by Mrs. M. R. Sweet Jr, Mrs. W. R. Guy, Miss Amelia Maurey, Mrs. Henry Webster, and Mrs. Andrew Headlander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Street
Billy, Jr
M. R. Sweet, Jr
W. R. Guy
Amelia Maurey
Henry Webster
Andrew Headlander
Miss Gladys Hollis Bride-To-Be Honored By Church Group
The Reformed Presbyterian church group entertained Miss Gladys Hollis and James Ralph of Beaver Falls with a miscellaneous shower in the church parlors. Kenneth Gaston presented gifts on behalf of the congregation as about 50 members and friends joined in games and well wishes. Refreshments were provided by Young People’s Society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Hollis
James Ralph
Beaver Falls
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Kenneth Gaston
Miss Hollis
Young People’s Society
F M M Club Hosts at Mrs Evan Lewis Home
F M M Club members and guests gathered at Mrs Evan Lewis of Lyndal street Friday evening. Flowers in pink and white adorned the home with Mrs Harper and Mrs Evans as special guests. Kensington and chat entertained guests and birthday hand kerchief showers honored Mrs James Ickes and Mrs Paul Smith. Refreshments followed and plans were made for a luncheon at the park on Wednesday July 9 at 1 o'clock. Next regular meeting to be with Mrs Charles Shoaff on Wilson avenue in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. M. Club
Evan Lewis
Lyndal Street
Harper
Evans
Kensington
Chat
James Ickes
Paul Smith
Clarence Fry
the Park
Charles Shoaff
Wilson Avenue
Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Albert Cooper Newport Event
Mr and Mrs J R Davis entertained numerous friends with a dinner at their Newport home on Friday. The event followed a Wednesday marriage of the Coopers with 14 guests including both families. Roses and summer flowers decorated the table and after dinner hours were informal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cooper
J. R. Davis
Newport
Marriage of Florence Levin and Leonard Groden
Miss Florence Levin daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Levin of South Jefferson street married Leonard Groden in a Thursday evening ceremony at the bride's home with Rev Newmark officiating. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in the city after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Levin
Samuel Levin
Jefferson Street
Leonard Groden
Rev. Newmark
Birthday fete marks Mrs Mayberry’s 71st year
Mrs F M Mayberry celebrated her 71st birthday at her Superior street home Tuesday evening with 25 friends. Out of town guests included Miss Anna Nolan and Mrs Kaigham of Cleveland Ohio. Hosts for refreshments were Mrs Mary Mayberry, Mrs Roy Davis, Mrs Todd and Mrs Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Mayberry
Superior Street
Anna Nolan
Kaigham
Cleveland, O
Marry Mayberry
Roy Davis
Todd
Patton
Local families spend Friday at Castle Camp French Creek
Mr and Mrs K E Smith and son Mont Mr and Mrs William Barber and son Alfred Mr and Mrs Walter Gibson and daughter Lois Mr and Mrs Thomas Phelps and son Philip Mrs Lula Parks High Rigby Allan Leslie Lorella Rigby Harry Rigby Mrs George Harkless and Rev George Owens spent Friday at Castle Camp French Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Smith
Mont
William Barber
Alfred
Walter Gibson
Lois
Thomas Phelps
Philip
Lula Parks
High Rigby
Allan Leslie
Lorella Rigby
Harry Rigby
George Harkless
George Owens
Castle Camp
French Creek
M. A. M. Club Meets at Mrs Francis Home
Mrs William Sturdy attended as special guest Friday evening for a club gathering at Mrs William B Francis Edgewood Avenue. Music and Kensington provided entertainment with Miss Mabel Mershimer assisting in refreshments. A picnic supper at the park is planned in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sturdy
M. A. M. Club
William B. Francis
Edgewood Avenue
Music
Kensington
Mabel Mershimer
Park
Surprise birthday gathering at Patterson home
About twenty friends and relatives gathered Friday evening at Chalmer A. Patterson's home on Butz street to celebrate his birthday. Radio music and social chat accompanied the event, followed by refreshments served by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmer A. Patterson
Butz Street
Local Clubs Listing Names Members and Streets
L A B Club with Mrs John Sweet on Warren avenue is listed alongside Emaonon Club with Mrs Mary Done lon at North Beaver street Unexpected Club led by Mr and Mrs J C McCready of New Wilmington No Kingo Club with Miss Margaret Cavender at West Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sweet
Warren Avenue
Emaonon Club
Mary Donelon
North Beaver Street
Unexpected
J. C. McCready
New Wilmington
Margaret Cavender
West Washington Street
Members of the Unexpected Club dine with McCready hosts
Members of the Unexpected club will be guests at dinner Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McCready of New Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McCready
New Wilmington
Rice Is Elected Head Of Alumni At New Castle High
J Myron Rice was elected president of the Alumni Association at New Castle High during the reunion in the picnic grove. Officers named include Mrs W E Ferrer as vice president Miss Mary Bigley treasurer and Miss Margaret White secretary. About six hundred attended the picnic and two hundred joined the business meeting. the dancing pavilion opened after eight with a grand march led by S P Emery and a strong orchestra program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Myron Rice
Alumni Association
New Castle High School
W. E. Ferrer
Mary Bigley
Margaret White
Grove
Joseph Graham
S. P. Emery
Fred L. Rentz
Park Orchestra
James Carson
James K. Lamoree
Ed Connery
M. E. Vaughn
Hostess Mrs Kerber Hosts J C O Club Evening
Mrs Mary Kerber of East Long avenue entertained J C O Club members Friday evening at her home. Birthday showers were given to several members and Kensington provided entertainment. She served refreshments. A breakfast for club members is planned for July 25 at Cascade Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kerber
East Long Avenue
J. C. O. Club
Kensington
Cascade Park
Camp departure notice for three local men
Robert Perry of East North street Robert Gordon of Neshan nock avenue and Jack Graham of Lincoln avenue have left for a month long stay at Camp Myer Huntington W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Perry
East North Street
Robert Gordon
Neshannock Avenue
Jack Graham
Lincoln Avenue
Camp Myer
Huntington
W. Va
Ministers Wives Club meets at Mrs Randles home
Ministers Wives Club will gather Monday evening at the home of Mrs A J Randles on East Washington Street for a regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers Wives Club
A. J. Randles
East Washington Street
Taylor Cousins Club Hosts July 1 gathering
Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith of Enon Valley will entertain members of the Taylor Cousins club at their home Tuesday evening July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Cousins Club
Joseph Smith
Enon Valley
Plain Grove W. C. T. U. welcomes eight new members
At the Plain Grove W. C. T. U. meeting at Mrs. Newton Wilsons home, Mrs Anna Nelson led a very interesting program and eight new members were received. Close to one hundred members and friends attended and refreshment duties were handled by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plain Grove
G H M Class Meets At Central Presbyterian
Members of the G H M Class of Central Presbyterian church met Friday at the home of Mrs. Ben Jenkins with Miss Margaret Rutherauff as associate hostess. Eighteen members attended and social activities included music games and an ice cream social at the church. Local notices mention travel and visits by several residents including Pa. visitors Mrs. Mary Doerr William Newell and Mr. and Mrs. A O Resch among others with trips to Cleveland Ravenna Cumberland and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Ben Jenkins
North Cedar Street
Margaret Rutherauff
The
Presbyterian Church
Mary Doerr
South Mill Street
Cleveland
Ravenna
Ohio
William Newell
North Mercer Street
Stoneboro
Dorothy Fleming
A. O. Resch
Youngstown, O
Mary Kerber
East Long Avenue
C. B. Smith
Doyle Smith
Maryland Avenue
Cumberland
West Virginia
Section B United Presbyterian Meeting Plans Sewing Day
Section B of the U S B C of Third United Presbyterian Church met Thursday with Mrs. Floyd Moore Beckford Street. Devotion was led by Mrs. Clarence Orr. After the business session a social program followed and refreshments were served by the hostess Mrs. Orr. Plans were made for an all day sewing on Wednesday July 9 at the home of Mrs. McClure West Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third United Presbyterian Church
Floyd Moore Beckford
Clarence Orr
Orr
Ben Hur Lodge to Elect Officers on June 30
Aigle court No. 9 Tribe of Ben Hur will hold its regular meeting and officer elections Monday evening June 30 at the Sons of Veterans hall in the city building. A social time and refreshments will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Aigle Court No
Tribe of Ben Hur
Sons of Veterans Hall
League Speaker Representing Women’s Union Label League
Mrs Fred W Pennington of Sennett street will be among the representatives of the Women’s Union Label League at the United Church council meeting in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Fred W. Pennington
Sennett Street
Women’s Union Label League
United Church Council
Pittsburgh
Patriotic Service Planned at First Methodist Church
Dr H A Ellis announces a silent patriotic service at 8 o clock Sunday in the First Methodist Episcopal Church. A silk American flag will be displayed with special lighting as the choir and congregation sing The Star Spangled Banner and Ellis speaks on The Glorious Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
H. A. Ellis
Dr. Ellis
Plane crash kills flier in Michelin Cup race
Cognac France June 28 Pi lot Batelier was killed today while competing in the Michelin Cup race. His aeroplane crashed in a fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cognac
France
Batelier
East New Castle Mission to Play Wesley M E
An interesting contest is promised next Wednesday evening at 6 oclock at the Scotland Lane grounds when the East New Castle Mission baseball team meets the Wesley M E team. The teams are anxious for the contest and there will be a real game of baseball to determine the winner of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland Lane
East
Cars Damaged In Wampum Road Collision Near Willow Grove
Report to police says two cars collided near the first bridge this side of Willow Grove on the Wampum road last night. Imy Hankonen of T744 Chestnut street Pittsburgh owned the Hankonen car, and H. F. Neill’s car from Forbes Street Pittsburgh was involved. No injuries reported. both vehicles badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Neill
Forbes Street
Pittsburgh
Imy Hankonen
Chestnut Street
Willow Grove
Wampum Road
Hankonen
John Nelson
Neill
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George Parker
Edith Cauthorne
Marinello School of Cosmeticians
New York City
Marcelling
Robert’s Millinery and
North Mill Street
Mathushek
And
Mrs
Paul Browne Patterson
School of Music
Mary Fankhouser
Marguerite de Jane
A. J. Barnsley
George Greer
R. C. Gilmore
W. J. Offutt
J. Clyde Gilfillan
C. H. Andrews
H. H. Rosenthal
C. W. Mayberry
American Legion
Mercer Street
Irene Hill
Joseph R. Bentley
New York
Mothers’ Circle
Launcheon
E. M. M’creary
Atkinson Paint & Glass Company
Circus Films
Kodaks
Metzler
Liberty Avenue
Washington Street
Rice
W.C. T. U. and
Fry’s Melody Orchestra
Rock Springs Park
Harlansburg
Pour
Aerolux
Torr
Perel
Son
Ray Street
Thomas J. Richards
Thomas, Jr
Ralph Metz
Margaret Trimble
Moody Avenue
Mauder Troop
Blaine Street
Joseph Diana
Joseph
Lollie Gaugherty
Jeffer
Davis Shoe CO
First Methodist
Flier
Huounoimng
East New Castle
WANT
N. Mercer
Philadelphia
American Restaurant
Marion Davies
Alpine Park
Carlson Farm
Princeton Road
Jettieton
Mather Bros. Co
New Castle, Pa
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