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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1941

Page

3

Men’s Garden Club to Meet Tuesday in New Castle

The New Castle Men’s Garden Club led by Andrew Dodds will gather at his cottage beside Slippery Rock creek on Tuesday July 1. Members will fish on opening bass day and share a fish fry with guest obligations, while Prof. Charles G. Lindner returns from Syracuse after attending the ninth annual Men’s Garden Clubs of America convention.

Andrew Dodds New Castle Charles G. Lindner Syracuse N. Y Men's Garden Clubs of America

Local L O L No 129 to Meet July 11 in Hall

Members of the L O L No 129 will gather at the Trades and Labor Assembly hall on July 11 at 8 o clock for a regular business meeting following a Friday evening session.

L. O. L. No. 129 Trades and Labor Assembly

Spoon Club Hostess Receives Luncheon Members

Mrs. Charles Johnson hosted the Luncheon Spoon Club at her Moody Avenue home Friday for a 1 o'clock lunch. After a repast, members played cards with prizes won by Mrs. L. B. Mather and Mrs. George Stitzinger, guest prize to Mrs. Quincey McBride. Plans were made to resume in September.

Charles Johnson Moody Avenue L. B. Mather George Stitzinger Quincey McBride

Lady Golfers Win Tournament Prizes at New Castle Club

The Lady Golfers of the New Castle Field Club won prizes in a tournament held at the club house with play scheduled next Thursday at 10 o clock. Competitors on Tuesday and Thursday included Mrs William Young, Mrs Charles Pile, Mrs Thomas Solomon, Mary Louise Cleland, Clara Hart suff, Mrs William Horner, Mrs Robert Lamore, Mrs James Stone, and Mrs Don McGrew.

New Castle Field Club William Young Charles Pile Thomas Solomon Mary Louise Cleland Clara Hartsuff William Horner Robert Lamore James Stone Don McGrew

B P W Picnic Monday Evening

The Business and Professional Women's club plans a picnic dinner Monday at 6 pm at the Lakewood cottage. Reservations are via the captains and the organizing committee includes Bess Gailey Olive Webb Theodora Pollock and Pearl Hockenberry.

Lakewood Bess Gailey Olive Webb Theodora Pollock Pearl Hockenberry

Annual J C Houk Descendants Reunion Held in Ellwood City

The J C Houk descendants reunion met at Ewing Park Ellwood City on Friday with about 80 guests. Robert Henderson Houk left today for army induction. Officers elected include W P McConahy president Wayne Kemp secretary treasurer Russell Kemp historian and Bessie Menter table committee chairlady. Next year’s meeting set for July 4 with location to be chosen.

J. C. Houk Ewing Park Ellwood City Robert Henderson Houk Sam Houk W. P. McConahy Wayne Kemp Myrel P. McConahy Russell Kemp Bessie Menter Helen Houk Edith Perdue Margaret McConahy Dewey Williams Conrad Houk Will Forrest

R. W. A. Club Picnic Slated for Sunday at Cascade Park

Members of the R. W. A. club will hold a picnic event Sunday morning at Cascade Park, inviting attendees to enjoy a morning of fellowship and outdoor activities.

R. W. A. Club Cascade Park

Cathedral Chapter 440 Annual Picnic in Cascade Park

Cathedral Chapter 440 Order of the Eastern Star held its annual tureen picnic in Cascade Park with 75 attendees and families. Mrs Edward D Pritchard served as worthy matron and guests included Mr Mrs Ernest Hawk and Evelyn Gee. The group later toured Sno Top Mushroom Cavern with talks on mushroom growth by Mr and Mrs Edward Horlacher.

Order of the Eastern Star Cascade Park Edward D. Pritchard Wampum Sno-Top Edward Horlacher Ernest Hawk Evelyn Gee Leora Walters Pearl Thayer Nell Hewitt Lillian White Della Sanford Lillian Gerlach Ada Keeling Effie Smock Ruth Gee Minnie Jones Angie Kennehan

Plush Holliday Wedding Announced

Mr and Mrs Frank R Holliday announce their daughter Miss Margaret Plush became Mrs Holliday on June 21 in Nazareth Pa The couple will reside at 2205 Highland Ave Nazareth Pa The bride Miss Caroline Plush served as attendant The bride's mother and father are Mr and Mrs F L Plush The groom Mr Holliday is a Westminster College graduate employed at Bur

Frank R. Holliday Margaret H. Plush Highland Avenue Nazareth Paul S. Meinert Caroline Plush Meriden Conn Holliday Nazareth High School Bell Telephone Company F. L. Plush Westminster College Burton Powder Plant Frank Holliday, Sr Clayton Street Mahoningtown

Rainbow Club Bi annual Meeting At Cascade Park Picnic

Rainbow club held its bi annual gathering as a basket picnic at Cascade Park on Friday evening with over 35 guests. A 6:30 p.m. meal preceded park amusements, organized by Mrs. Oliver Frost, Mrs. Edward Davis, and Mrs. Laura Evans. A September dinner in a local tea room will be arranged by Mrs. Edward Davis and Mrs. John Thomas.

Rainbow Club Cascade Park Oliver Frost Edward Davis Laura Evans John Thomas

W S O Club Event At Orchard Street Hostess Home

Mrs Margaret Kennedy entertained the W S O club at Kathryn Fornataros Orchard street home Friday night with 500 being the chief pastime. High scores went to Mrs Mae Aiken and Mrs Edith Mc Laughlin and the galloper honor to Mrs Ann Ridgley. Special guests included Mrs Dorothy Lowers and Mrs Mildred King. A asty re past was served and plans were made for a July 10 Cascade Park breakfast and a July 16 meeting at a local tea room with Mrs Margaret Cangey in charge.

Margaret Kennedy W. S. O. Club Kathryn Fornataro Orchard Street Mae Aiken Edith McLaughlin Ann Ridgley Dorothy Lowers Mildred King Aasty Cascade Park Margaret Cangey

Thelma Pankratz Hosts Kitchagama Club Evening

Thelma Pankratz entertained Kitchagama club members at her Winslow avenue home Friday evening. Guests included Mrs. Isaac Ellis Mrs. William Kaatz and Mrs. Gaston. Card games were played with Ruth Garbett and Betty Hatfield sharing top scores. Refreshments were served late by the hostess with help from Mrs. Ellis and Laura Kaatz.

Thelma Pankratz Kitchagama Club Winslow Avenue Isaac Ellis William Kaatz Gaston Ruth Garbett Betty Hatfield Ellis Laura Kaatz

Just Friends Club Hosts Cards Night at Papst Home

Members in a Friday gathering at Jean Papst's Fairmont avenue home enjoyed card games with awards to Helen Shuler and Betty Ruby. Orpha Kelly took the consolation prize. Mrs John Papst helped serve lunch, and the group will meet at Betty Ruby's Almir a avenue on July 11.

Just Friends Club Jean Papst Fairmont Avenue Helen Shuler Betty Ruby Orpha Kelly John Papst Almira Avenue

Sewing Circle Meets at Sutton Street Home

Associates of the Aleanza Kensington gathered Friday evening at Mrs. Lloyd Thompson's Sutton street home for a sewing meeting. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Ruth. A breakfast is planned for July 16 at Cascade Park at 9 o'clock.

Aleanza Kensington Lloyd Thompson Sutton Street Ruth Cascade Park

What's Trump Club Sets Monday Meeting at Mulberry Street

Members of the What's Trump club will gather Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Homer Brown on Mulberry street for a regular meeting.

What's Trump Club Homer Brown Mulberry Street

Bridal party entertained for Zelienople bride elect

Miss Eleanor Jackson of Zelienople will wed Dr. Guy Shugert of Rochester today. She hosted a Thursday luncheon at a Zelienople tea room for her bridesmaids Mrs. LaVon Myers of Zelienople matron of honor and companions Mrs. Paul Brown of Irwin Mrs. Judd Lamson Elma Wright and Marjorie Mc George of New Castle. Each guest received a gift from the bride-elect.

Eleanor Jackson Wampum Guy S. Shugert Rochester Zelienople LaVon Myers Paul Brown Irwin Judd Lamson Elma Wright Marjorie McGeorge New Castle

Rainey Tommelleo Wedding Held at St Lucy's Church

Florence Rainey daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Rainey 213 West Madison avenue married Rocco Tommelleo son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Tommelleo 406 West Cherry street in a 10 oclock ceremony at St Lucy's Church Rev Fr Sebastian Ippolito officiated. The couple will reside at 213 West Madison after a wedding trip to New York Rhode Island and Washington DC. Out of town guests included Gus Caiazza Canton Ohio Pete Cannazzo Rochester New York and Albert Martino Youngstown Ohio.

St. Lucy’s Church Florence Rainey Sam Rainey West Madison Avenue Rocco Tommelleo Thomas Tommelleo West Cherry Street Sebastian Ippolito Teresa Pisano Ann Rainey Helen Tommelleo Anna Tommelleo Margaret Martino New York Rhode Island Washington, D. C West Madison Avenue Tommelleo Pennsylvania Railroad Gus Caiazza Canton, C Pete Cannazzo Rochester Albert Martino Youngstown, O

Matnack Kerecman Wedding at St Michael’s Church

Eleanor Matnack daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Matnack marries George Kerecman Jr at a nuptial mass in St Michael’s Church. The ceremony features a single ring rite, bridesmaids in pink and poudre blue, and a dinner at the bride’s home. The couple plans a trip to New Jersey New York and Connecticut then resides with the bride’s parents after July 6.

St. Michael's Church Eleanor Matnack Jack Matnack Summit Street George Kerecman, Jr George Kerecman Ambridge William M. Pisarcik Genevieve Mundziak Sue Kulha Mary Teplica Alois Matnack Jack Syka John Kereeman Mrs. Kerecm

Cooper Winner families hold 36th reunion at Volant home

The Cooper-Winner families met at Bert Black’s Volant home with large attendance. A noon picnic dinner followed. Officers elected: Charles Cooper president, Bert Black vice president, Ada Cooper secretary, Mae Drake treasurer. Next reunion set for the third Saturday of June 1942 at Minnie Cooper’s home.

Bert Black Volant Charles Cooper Ada Cooper Mae Drake Minnie Cooper

T. J. N. Club Hosts Mt. Jackson Affair

Associates of the T. J. N. club met Friday evening at Mrs. Eleanor Webb’s Mt. Jackson home. Mrs. Edwin Klee nee Ella Lamson was honored with a gift. hostess duties were shared by her daughter Joyce. A July 19 picnic was announced with location to be disclosed.

T. J. N. Club Eleanor Webb Mt. Jackson Edwin Klee Ella Lamson Joyce

Moravia Church Division Holds Picnic at New Galilee

Members of the Moravia Presbyterian Church Children's Division gathered at Mrs. Adolph Werner’s home in New Galilee on Friday for a picnic honoring former teacher Mrs. John Sennett of McKees Rocks. Morning games preceded a picnic dinner prepared by the teachers.

Moravia

Members of M. P. M. Club Hold Year End Chicken Dinner

Members of the M. P. M. club end their year with a chicken dinner Sunday evening at a local restaurant, marking the final session of the year.

Parties Honor Lagene McEntire Bride Elect

Miss Lagene McEntire a bride elect of this summer was honored at a Friday evening shower hosted by Miss Miriam Clinefelter on East street. Guests enjoyed bridge and 500 with prizes to Helen Reder Mrs Earl Knowles and McEntire who received a guest prize. A second dinner party was held at Charline Bates home with Model club members. an electrical gift was presented for her new home.

LaGene McEntire Miriam Clinefelter East Street Helen Reder Earl Knowles Miss McEntire Frank Clinefelter Frank Johnston K. E. McEntire Wallace Avenue Merle EF. Campbell Penn State Center DuBois Strauss- Hirshberg Company Charline Bates Beckford Street Model Club Mr. Bates

Picnic for Section Three of First Baptist at Cascade Park

Section Three members met in the grove at Cascade Park Friday at 1 o clock for a picnic lunch. Mrs. Lee Sappington and Mrs. Nancy Beck served the menu while guests included Mrs. Robert Turner and Mrs. Tilden. The group will resume activities in September with Mrs. James Callahan entertaining at Billow Beach.

Cascade Park First Baptist Church Lee Sappington Nancy Beck Helen Williams Robert Turner Tilden James S. Callahan Billow Beach

Regular Ne-Ca-Beta-Chi meeting at Betty Craigs home

A Ne-Ca-Beta-Chi Girls gathering at Betty Craigs on Winslow avenue featured cards as the main activity with prizes awarded to Martha Carlson Ruth Semler and Virginia Eakin. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and sisters Marie and Virginia. Guests included Gail Love and Ida Marie Cramer. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening July 2 at Marvena Stengers Highland avenue home.

Betty Craig Winslow Avenue Martha Carlson Ruth Semler Virginia Eakin Marie Gail Love Ida Marie Cramer Marvena Stenger Highland Avenue

Little Flower club entertains at Bluff street home

Mrs. Lou Wadlinger hosted the Little Flower club with husbands as guests. Tables of 500 were played with high score trophies awarded to Mrs. Thomas McGuire, Mrs. Ed Doran, Mrs. Eva Sherry, and Mr. Gufford. Lunch followed, assisted by Mary Elizabeth, with a social event planned for July 25 and the next meeting set for July 11 at Mrs. Mary Carrigan’s home.

Lou Wadlinger Bluff Street Little Flower Club Thomas McGuire Ed Doran Eva Sherry Gufford Mary Elizabeth Mary Carrigan Wallace Avenue

Juanita Club Plans Picnic At Sloan Home

Juanita club members met at Mrs. L A Wygant's home on Wilmington Avenue on Friday evening and arranged a four week picnic at Mrs. Wilbur Sloan's Englewood Avenue. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Earl Bishop Mrs. Ralph Higgins and special guest Mrs. Florence Gibson. Hostess aide was Mrs. Roy Beals. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Earl Bishop on Maryland Avenue.

Juanita Club L. A. Wygant Wilmington Avenue Wilbur Sloan Englewood Avenue Earl Bishop Ralph Higgins Florence Gibson Roy Beals Maryland Avenue

Engagement announced at Allen street home

A Friday evening gathering at Mrs. Marie Stillwagon's home on Allen street announced the engagement of her daughter Helen to James A. Robinson of R D 5. The guests enjoyed clever favors revealing the couple's date of September 3 and a 500 purse diversion, followed by a splendid lunch hosted by the hostess and aides Mrs. J A Robinson and Mrs. Glenn Moore.

Marie Stillwagon Allen Street

Third Term 500 and Society Notices

Mrs Mae Tuck er on Bell avenue and Bernadette Semler of Highland avenue join entries listed as E E E E. T I of Cascade Park and B P W at Lakewood cottage appear. Trump and Mrs Homer Brown noted on Mulberry street in society page items.

Mae Tucker Bell Avenue Bernadette Semler Highland Avenue T. I Cascade Park Lakewood Cottage Trump Homer Brown Mulberry Street

Wiener Roast Honors Two Local Soldiers Leaving for Army

The Young People of Rose Point Presbyterian and Oak Grove U P churches hosted a wiener roast at Rose Point for Wesley Gallagher and George Young as they depart for Army training at Camp Meade. Rev. Alvin Smith and Rev. James Blackwood spoke, gifts were given, and organizers included Mary Jane Wilson and others.

Rose Point Presbyterian Church Oak Grove U. P Rose Point Wesley Gallagher George Young Alvin Smith James Blackwood Oak Grove Gallagher Mr. Young Camp Meade Mary Jane Wilson Annette Smith Paul Updegraff Carl McElwain Tom Myers Velma Shelar

Magno Giannone Nuptials Performed in Quiet Ceremony

A morning wedding at 10 o clock in the Magno residence on O’Brien avenue joined Miss Catherine Magno daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Magno of 105 O’Brien avenue and Nathan Giannone son of Mr and Mrs James Giannone of 1327 Croton avenue Alderman O H P Green officiated The bride wore a brocaded satin gown with seed pearl crown veil and Madonna lilies The maid of honor was Miss Mary Magno and best man Frank Giannone A reception and wedding dinner followed and the couple will reside at 1327 Croton avenue The bride has worked at Jameson Memorial hospital and the groom is with the P L E railroad

Magno O’brien Avenue Catherine Magno Nick Magno Nathan Giannone James Giannone Croton Avenue O. H. P. Green Ferns Mary Magno Frank Giannone Unione Calabro

Shower honors Thelma Kienast before wedding

Mrs. Joseph Howley hosted at her mother Mrs. D. B. Douds home to honor Thelma Kienast on the eve of her wedding to Louis Edminston in St Marys. Guests viewed movie pictures and a spelling contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Ida Mae Campbell, Mrs. J. Kienast, and Thelma. Refreshments followed as personal gifts were presented.

Joseph Howley D. B. Douds Thelma Kienast Louis Edminston St. Mary's Ector Ida Mae Campbell J. Kienast

Primary Department Has Annual Picnic

Children in the primary department of the Highland U. P. Sunday school gathered on the church lawn Friday morning at 9 30 for their annual picnic with over 40 persons present. Games and contests were in play and at noon a picnic dinner was served by several named ladies.

Highland U. P Albert Batten Ellwood Gilbert Galve Blim Robert Wallace Thelma Howell C. B. Sproul Fred Lipp Edward Rumbaugh

Macon Bridge Club Hosts Charm at East Washington Home

Mrs. George McConnell acted as hostess for a Macon Bridge club gathering on East Washington street. High scores went to Mrs. George McConnell and Mrs. J. A. McFall Sr. Mrs. L. Moore won the galloper prize. Two weeks later Mrs. Charles Covert will host the group on Youngstown road.

George McConnell Macon Bridge Club East Washington Street J. A. McFall L. Moore Charles Covert Youngstown Road

Happy Hour Club Holds Picnic at Cascade Park

Mrs. Sarah Kennedy Mrs. Ralph Sellick and Agnes Keane attended as special guests at the Happy Hour club picnic at Cascade Park Friday evening. Arriving at 6 30 a delicious menu was served by Mrs. Ruth Snyder and Mrs. John Wettich amusements were enjoyed and plans were made for a breakfast at Cascade Park on July 18.

Sarah Kennedy Ralph Sellick Agnes Keane Happy Hour Club Cascade Park Ruth Snyder John Wettich

Re Delta Deck Club Picnic Set for Cascade Park

Members of the Re Delta Deck club will hold a picnic at Cascade Park on Wednesday July 2. The event invites members to gather for a daytime outing at the park location.

Re-Delta-Deck Club Cascade Park

Jewish Hadassah Reorganization Set For July 14

The Jewish Hadassah group will reorganize Monday July 14 at 8 PM in Cosmo Club rooms North Mercer Street. Miss Sara Elefant will supervise. The previously planned June 30 meeting is postponed.

Hadassah Cosmo Club North Mercer Street Sara Elefant

Iona Kensington Members Host Card Party at Mrs Carr Home

Iona Kensington members met with Mrs George Carr on Delaware avenue for their regular card game. High score awards went to Mrs R J Swanton and Mrs William Pregenter. Hostess aided by Miss Pearl Shaffer of Clearwater Florida. On July 11 Mrs Ella Dunlap will host at Cedar street home.

Iona Kensington George Carr Delaware Avenue R. J. Swanton Wiliam Pregenter Pearl Shaffer Clearwater, Fla Ella Dunlap Cedar Street

Taylor reunion set for July Fourth near Lowellville

The annual Taylor reunion will be held at Audley Taylor home near Lowellville Ohio on July 4 with family members expected to attend and celebrate together.

Taylor Audley Taylor Lowellville Ohio

Dinner Shower for News Girls at Downtown Tea Room

News office women gathered in a downtown tea room Friday for their monthly party. After dinner and social hour, a handkerchief shower honored Miss Jean Glenn who has accepted another position. Committee members included Laura Snider Grace Glasgow and Louise Brown.

Jean Glenn Laura Snider Grace Glasgow Louise Brown

Sweet-Buzza Reunion Set for Cascade Park July 19

The annual Sweet-Buzza reunion will be held at Cascade Park on July 19 with a basket dinner served at noon.

Cascade Park

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