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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1930

Page

3

First Baptist Choir Dines, Chooses Officers for Year

First Baptist Church choir members and families dine at a church dinner in the dining room. Tables are ornate with garden flowers and a large decorated cake gifts. John Owens receives a choir gift as officers are elected: George T. Jones president, Mrs Stanley Reese secretary, Mr. Harv Pensley treasurer. Special guests Mr. and Mrs. Chester Crest attend.

Pala John Owens George T. Jones Stanley Reese Harv Pensley Chester Crest

Missionary Society Marks 50th Anniversary in New Wilmington

Mrs W B McQuiston hosted the Home Missionary Society gathering on New Wilmington road. An all day session featured a sumptuous 33 seat luncheon served by Mrs McQuiston and Mrs Heckathorn, followed by a business meeting and a missionary program with costumes from 1880 to 1939. A sewing period closed the event.

W. B. McQuiston New Wilmington Road Home Missionary Society Methodist Church of New Wilmington McQuiston Lhe Heckathorn

Porter party returns from Midwest motor trip

Mrs Mayo L Porter with her daughters Grace and Ruth along with Mrs George L Hostetter and daughter Marjory have completed a motor trip visiting Dearborn Mt Clemens and Port Huron Michigan and returning via Sandusky Cedar Point Cleveland and Geneva on the Lake Ohio.

Mayo L. Porter Grace Ruth Wallace Avenue George L. Hostetter Marjory Pulaski Dearborn Mt. Clemens Port Huron Mich Sandusky Cedar Point Cleveland Geneva Lake Ohio

Fourteenth Annual Elder Young Reunion Held at Laberty Grange

About 100 people attended the Elder-Young reunion Friday at Laberty Grange hall on the New Castle Harlansburg road. Officers elected for the coming year include Miss Helen Young as secretary and treasurer. Next year’s reunion will be the last Thursday in June 1931.

Elder-Young Laberty Grange Hall New Castle-Harlansburg Helen Young

Sride-Elect Is Honored At Party

Mrs James Wigton and Mrs Carl Rodgers hosted 24 guests at Mrs Wigtons South Crawford home for a bridal shower honoring Edna Rodgers of East Brook a July bride elect. Gifts were presented and games and music filled the evening with pink and white flowers adorning the tables.

James Wigton Carl Rodgers South Crawford Avenue Edna Rodgers East Brook Ralph Rodgers Paul Strobel

Warnock Reunion Elects New Officers at Sixth Annual Gathering

The fifth annual Warnock reunion was held Wednesday June 25 at the home of Honorable George T. Weingartner. Eighty attended a 6:30 full course meal and business session that elected George T. Weingartner as president and Frederick Warnock as vice president with Laura Warnock secretary and D. B. Warnock treasurer. Attendees included H. M. Welsh and daughter Joan Marguerite Welsh E. J. Barr Leechburg Pa Leola Douglas Mt. Lebanon Pa R. S. Kennedy A Bloudel and son Richard T M Wall and R W Hervey Rev R L Warnock and Edith of Pittsburgh Pa.

Warnock George T. Weingartner Frederick Warnock Youngstown Ohio Laura Warnock D. B. Warnock

Magee Family Reunion At Alameda Park

The Magee family reunion gathered at Alameda Park Butler on Thursday June 25 with 100 attendees. Officers conducted a business meeting after a printed family history pamphlet read by Mrs J A White and others. Mrs James M Blackwood led the specially written song set to Flow Gently Sweet Afton by James Blair. next year’s reunion is planned for the same location.

Magee Alameda Park Butler Busess J. A White James

Bedford United Presbyterian Church Social at Clark Home

Mr and Mrs A M Clark of Frizzleburg hosted the Bedford United Presbyterian church session and their wives and the pastor Rev Ostermeier for a pleasant social evening. A delicious lunch was served late with assistance from Laura Clark. Attendees included Mr and Mrs F W Bradley Mr and Mrs George White Frank Phyllis Frank Shields Rev Henry Ostermeijer A M Clark Sara Stamm Martha Cowden and John Cowden.

A. M. Clark Frizzleburg Bedford Sara Stamm Martha Cowden John Cowden

Class of 1913 in Reunion at Cascade Park

The New Castle High School class of 1913 held its annual reunion at Cascade Park with five members and guests. Officers were elected for 193% year: Mrs Glenola House rindie president, Charles E. Allen vice president, Miss Jeannette Hutton secretary, and Mrs Ed C. Wilson treasurer. The retiring president Imer R. Patterson presided.

New Castle Cascade Park Glenola House Rindie Charles E. Allen Jeannette Hutton Ed C. Wilson Imer R. Patterson Youngstown James Fisher Ray Book

Executive Board Names Delegates For Pittsburgh Convention

Mrs. B. Rhine president of the New Castle Section Council of Jewish Women presided as the executive board met at her East Wallace avenue home. Delegates to the state convention in Pittsburgh in October were named and chairmen of all departments announced.

B. Rhine New Castle

White-Thompson Families Hold 19th Reunion at Willard Grange Hall

The 19th annual reunion of the White-Thompson families convened at Willard Grange Hall on Thursday June 26 with 125 attendees. Rev. Frank Black opened with prayer, Rev. Green Lee offered the closing blessing, a picnic dinner followed, then a business session elected officers: president Mrs. James Thompson, vice president Harry White, secretary Mrs. Samuel Linton, treasurer Arch White, with committee heads Mrs. Harry White and entertainment chairs Mrs. May Dean, Mrs. Floyd Houk, and Mrs. John Biddle. The next reunion is set for the fourth Thursday in June at the same venue.

Willard Grange Hall Frank Black Green Lee James Thompson Harry White Samuel Linton Arch White May Dean Floyd Houk John Biddle

Mrs Russell Crane Hosts O D 500 Club Night

Mrs Russell Crane entertained the O D 500 club at her Harrison street home Friday evening. Three tables of 50 played and top scores went to Mrs Louis McKnight and Mrs Henry Fletcher who received prizes. A birthday shower honored the hostess with gifts. Leona Crane and Dorothy Fletcher assisted, lunch was served, and the club planned to meet July 9 with Mrs H J Phillips of East Washington street.

Russell Crane O. D. 500 Harrison Street Louis McKnight Henry Fletcher Leona Dorothy Fletcher

Mrs LeRoy Martin Hosts E O W Kensington Shower

Mrs LeRoy Martin entertained the E O W Kensington at her Albert Street home for a regular meeting. Two tables of 500 provided diverting play and a surprise shower honored bride Mrs Walter Kilner with useful gifts. A luncheon followed, served by the hostess and Mrs Roberts. Two guests marked were Mrs Roberts of Detroit and Mrs Samuel Freed.

LeRoy Martin E. O. W. Kensington Albert Street Walter Kilner Roberts Detroit Michigan Samuel Freed

R. R. Club Social at Mrs Fontanna’s Home

The R. R. Club met at Mrs. Thomas Fontanna’s High street home for social time and a brief business session followed by dancing and music. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Miss Katherine Goelano and Mrs. Peter DePalma. special guest Mrs. Joseph Ambrosia. The next meeting is set for July 17 with Mrs. F. D. Ross on Center street.

R. R. Club Thomas Fontanna High Street Katherine Goelano Peter DePalma Joseph Ambrosia F. D. Ross Center Street

Nous-A-Mon Girls Hold Tureen Dinner and Plans

The Nous-A-Mon Girls club met at Mrs. Pearl Cook's Lakewood home for a tureen dinner and business session. They mapped a July camping trip to W. B. S. Camp in Port Huron Michigan and a 1931 Chicago WBA pageant appearance. A July 25 picnic at Cascade Park with families was announced along with a ham-fry later a Cas cade Park. Special guests included Mrs. Ethel Thomas and Mrs. O. G. Crooks.

Nous-A-Mon Pearl Cook Lakewood Irene Gorley Port Huron Michigan Chicago Cascade Park Jessie Harper Katherine McClintock Jessie Harris Ethel Thomas O. G. Crooks

Zerner Philpott rehearsal dinner for upcoming wedding

An evening rehearsal dinner was held at the Field Club House for Ruth Zerner and Harold Philpott. Attending were the bride-elect and groom to be, maid of honor Helen Hinkson, bridesmaids Ellen Mates and Katherine Redman, best man Willard Lawrence, and ushers Karl Kuhn and Raymond Malloy, with other wedding party members present.

Field Club Zerner-Philpott Ruth Zerner H. E. Zerner Boyles Avenue Harold Philpott May Philpott Richelieu Avenue Zerner East Boyles Avenue

Central Presbyterian G H M Class Meeting At Atkinson Home

Members of the G H M Class of Central Presbyterian met Friday evening at Mrs. Samuel Atkinson s Emerson avenue home with 15 members present. Hostesses Mrs Ed Winter and Mrs William Anderson oversaw a evening of contests and games with prizes won by Mrs E Winter and Mrs J L Maxwell. The gathering closed the season with a dainty repast in summer colors.

Central Presbyterian Church Samuel Atkinson Emerson Avenue Ed Winter William Anderson E. Winter J. L. Maxwell

Christian class meeting at Eakin home

Members of Mrs E W Swan's class from First Christian church met Friday at Ralph Eakin's North Vine street home for a monthly gathering. Anna Fowler led games, prizes went to Mrs Hazel Cooper and Mrs Elizabeth Andrews, with Jessie Brown attending as a guest. A dainty lunch followed, hosted by Mrs Eakin and her daughter Eileen with Jessie Brown. The next meeting is set for July 25 at Mrs Al Eakin's 605 Allen street home.

E. W. Swan First Christian Church Ralph Eakin North Vine Street Anna Fowler Hazel Cooper Elizabeth Andrews Jessie Brown Eilleen al Eakin Allen Street

First Baptist Ladies Honor Mrs Runkle at Luncheon

Mrs F E Cawchorne and Mrs C H McMillen hosted Section 6 of the First Baptist church for a 1 o'clock luncheon at the former's Euclid avenue home on Thursday. The event honored Mrs George Runkle who leaves July 1 for the West. Tables for 12 were attractively set with a garden flower centerpiece. The afternoon included music and games followed by a gift presentation to the guest of honor on behalf of the attendees.

F. E. Cawchorne C H. McMillen First Baptist Church Euclid Avenue George Runkle West

Warner Baxter at the Regent Theatre Starts Next Week

Warner Baxter will appear at the Regent Theatre starting Monday. The Arizona Kid promises to surpass Baxter’s past Westerns In Old Arizona and Romance of Rio Grande with a gallant bandit lead and romantic exploits. The Regent shows for the last time tonight Gary Cooper in The Texan.

Regent Theatre Old Southwest Baxter Arizona Rio Grande Gary Cooper

B B B Club Members Plan Picnic At Cascade Park

Mrs. Walter Gross hosted B B B Club members on Hazen Street with bridge and pastel table decor. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. William Fox and Mrs. Robert Cainan, with special guest Mrs. S E Baxter of Hubbard Ohio. A picnic dinner at Cascade Park is planned in two weeks.

Walter Gross B. B. B. Club Hazen Street Bridge William Fox Robert Cainan S. E. Baxter Hubbard Ohio Cascade Park

Basket Club Members Meeting At Mrs Brown’s Home

The Basket Club met Friday at Mrs William M Brown's East street home with 40 attendees including members and guests. They enjoyed informal social time with music and conversation and were treated to an elaborate Spring flower themed menu. This was the final meeting of the season, resuming September 26.

Basket Club William M. Brown East Street

Velia Saegraponti Weds Alfonso DeOrio at St. Vitus

Velia Saegraponti daughter of Mr and Mrs John Saegraponti married Alfonso DeOrio in a St. Vitus church ceremony Thursday morning. Rev Fr De Mita officiated mass. maid of honor Anna Serafino wore powder blue. best man Patsy DeOrio from Detroit. Bride wore ivory satin gown with cap orange blossoms and carried roses and lilies of the valley. couple left for a wedding trip after a family dinner.

St. Vitus Velia Saegraponti John Saegraponti Alfonso DeOrio de Mita Anna Serafino Patsy DeOrio Detroit

Pretty wedding unites Bertone DeCarbo in Cleveland

This morning in St. Coleman’s church Cleveland Miss Louise Bertone daughter of Mr and Mrs Domenick Bertone became the wife of Nicholas DeCarbo son of Mrs Anthony De Carbo of 514 East Sutton Street Cleveland. Miss Christina DeCarbo sister of the groom was maid of honor Peter Mele was best man. A reception follows at King Humbert Hall on Davidson Street this evening. The couple will honeymoon and reside in Cleveland Ohio.

St. Coleman's Church Cleveland Louise Bertone Domenick Bertone Ohio Nicholas DeCarbo Anthony DeCarbo East Sutton Street Christina DeCarbo Peter Mele King Humbert Hall Davidson Street

Ramona Club Social at Mrs. Cecil Gordon's Home

Members of the Ramona Club gathered at Mrs. Cecil Gordon's Sheridan Avenue residence for an evening of social time and two tables of card games. Favors were won by Mrs. Francis Shoaff, Mrs. William Trax, and Mrs. Martin Shira. A dainty lunch was served with help from Mrs. William Nickel, as spring flowers adorned the tables. In two weeks the group will meet at Mrs. Orville Potter's Huey Street home.

Ramona Club Cecil Gordon Sheridan Avenue Francis Shoaff William Trax Martin Shira William Nickel Orville Potter Huey Street

Daughters of the King Host Picnic at Cascade Park

With their husbands as guests the Daughters of the King of Trinity Episcopal church enjoyed a picnic supper at Cascade park Friday evening. A table was cleverly arranged for 25, garden flowers served as centerpieces and a delicious menu came from well laden baskets. Amusements at the park followed until a late hour.

Dinner Honors Miss Nell Stillstrom Bride-elect Guests

Guests at Sharon dinner in honor of Miss Nell Stillstrom included Mr and Mrs Silas Patterson of New Castle, hosted by Mrs L R Ranklin of Prindle Street.

Nell Stillstrom Sharon L. R. Ranklin Prindle Street Silas Patterson New Castle

Monday's Club Calendar Sparks Local Gatherings

Monday's calendar lists the 500 Club hosting a Cascade Park picnic and the Swastika Club featuring Mrs. James Blaine on Butler Avenue for community events this week.

Cascade Park James Blaine Butler Avenue

Births Announced By Local Resident

A local resident announces the birth of a child with signed name and address as is customary for community notices.

Local births reported from Jameson Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Howard B Hoover of 425 Croton avenue announce the birth of a daughter at Jameson Memorial hospital on June 27. Mr and Mrs Leonard Reinhart of 232 Fourth street Ellwood City announce a daughter on June 27. Mr and Mrs Fred A Beard of Washington street announce a daughter on June 17. Lois Geraldine is the name. Mr and Mrs Anthony Raginelli of Croton avenue announce Anthony Jr on June 23. Mr and Mrs Paul Conti of 1022 Pollock avenue announce a daughter Margaret Louise on June 25. Born to Mr and Mrs CL Tilden of Wood street on June 26 a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Tony Raynel li of Croton avenue a son Tony Jr on June 23.

Howard B. Hoover Croton Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital Leonard Reinhart Fourth Street Ellwood City Fred A. Beard Washington Street Lois Geraldine Anthony Raginelli Anthony, Jr Paul Conti Pollock Avenue Margaret Louise CL. Tilden Wood Street Tony Raynelli Tony, Jr

Miss Naomi Armstrong Hosts H G L Club Evening

East Reynolds street hostess Miss Naomi Armstrong entertained twelve members of the H G L club on Friday night. Special musical selections were performed by Mrs. Mary Maughan Mrs. Norman McFarland Mrs. Clare Kerr and Miss Astrid Nelson. The group adjourned to the dining room for lunch served by the hostess her mother and Mrs. Charles Essinger. Club prizes went to Mrs. Norman McFarland and Miss Edna Stroebel. The date of the next meeting will be announced later.

Naomi Armstrong East Reynolds Street H. G. L. Club Mary Maughan Norman McFarland Clare Kerr Astrid Nelson Charles Essinger Edna Stroebel

H. G. L. 500 Club Holds Picnic and Meeting

Members of the H. G. L. 500 club enjoyed a Friday picnic at Willow Grove with 11 guests. An appetizing menu was served, then the group moved to Mrs. W. H. Tanner’s Laurel Boulevard home for further meetings. Two tables of 500 were in play and the gathering closed until July 11 when Mrs. H. H. Freshwater hosts.

H. G. L. 500 Club Willow Grove W. H. Tanner Laurel Boulevard H. H. Freshwater

Bible Class Picnic at Cascade Park

Members of the Temple Bible class of the First Baptist church gathered at Cascade park Friday evening for a picnic supper led by Daniel Kennedy. About 30 covered the grove table with Mrs. Charles McCune of District D in charge of arrangements. After dinner the class enjoyed park amusements.

Temple Bible First Baptist Church Daniel Kennedy Cascade Park Charles McCune District D

Conlon Family Returns After Florence McCann Harris Wedding

Mr and Mrs Edward Conlon and son Edward Jr return home after attending the wedding of Miss Florence McCann to Frederick William Harris of Struthers.

Edward Conlon Edward, Jr Florence McCann Frederick William Harris Struthers

Alburn Family Reunion Set for July Fourth

The Alburn family reunion will be held on July 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Alburn in East Brook.

Alburn Frank Alburn East Brook

Helena Auxiliary Ends Season With Meeting At Church

Helena Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church held the season finale in church parlors with Mrs. D. A. Moore as hostess. Miss Sara J. Knott presented a resume of From Jerusalem to Jerusalem. A summer picnic at Mrs. C. R. Shearer’s on Mt. Jackson road was planned. The Women’s Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian church schedules a July 2 meeting at 2:30 p m in the church parlors.

Helena First Presbyterian Church D. A. Moore Sara J. Knott Jerusalem Maude Elder Lulu Richardson C. R. Shearer Mt. Jackson Road Women's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church

Quilting Day By Ladies Aid At King's Chapel

The Ladies Aid society of King's Chapel Methodist church held an all day quilting session at the home of Mrs. E Fritz in New Castle R D 3. A large amount of work was completed and a sumptuous noon dinner was served with places laid for 16. Mrs McGary assisted the hostess in serving.

Ladies Aid Society King’s Chapel Methodist Church E. Fritz New Castle R. D Mrs. McGary

Alcanza Club Guests at Meeting

Associates of the Alcanza Club gathered at Mrs. Harry Ward's home for social time with special guest Mrs John Frampton. A lunch and music followed, and aides Mrs Edward Everett and Mrs D N Bollard assisted. A business meeting planned a picnic dinner at Cascade Park on Thursday, July 31.

Alcanza Club Harry Ward John Frampton W. H. Shaddick Edward Everett R. Bollard Teresa Dague Edward Everette D. N. Bollard Prcni Cascade Park

W I T Members Postpone Meeting at Mrs Waggoner Home

The W I T members meeting at Mrs John Waggoner's Cumberland avenue home on Tuesday has been postponed for two weeks.

John Waggoner Cumberland Avenue

Mrs Nannie Wilson Moves Home for Care

Miss Nannie Wilson is removed from Jameson Memorial Hospital to the home of her caregiver and sister in law. Mr and Mrs J Albert Wilson of 915 East Morton St are improving and can receive friends.

Nannie Wilson Jameson Memorial Hospital J Albert Wilson East Morton St

Ribbon Pew Rally at Union Baptist Church

New Castle hosts a Sunday afternoon service at 3 p m with a ribbon pew rally. A special program of music and short sermons is planned. Mrs Viola Kimbt is in charge of arrangements.

Viola Kimbt

Notre Dame Golf Star Leads Dunlap in Intercollegiate

In Oakmont Pa the Inter-Collegiate Golf Tournament finals feature Lawrence Moller of Notre Dame leading George T Dunlap of Princeton midway through the opening nine. The scorecards show Moller 629 245 495-2 and Dunlap 343 443-40 as the round progresses. Miss Blanche Davis plans a vacation to Atlantic City next Wednesday.

Oakmont “Country Club Oakmont Lawrence Molier Notre Dame George T Dunlap J Princeton Moller Blanche Davis West Washington Street Atlantic City

Hold Everything New Casile for Hold Everything

The Capito l presents Hold Everything a Warner Bros Vitaphone comedy starring Winnie Lightner and Joe E Brown with the Gold Diggers of Broadway cast. A riot of laughter and lavish sets, directed by Roy Del Ruth, touted as a standout of the season at the Capitol all next week.

Winnie Lightner Joe E. Brown Broadway the Capitol Warner Bros. and Vitaphone Joe F. Brown Cleves Sidla Pierystrung Roy del Ruth Grandma Capitol

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