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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
6
The clipping lists multiple local social visits and family updates from New Castle and surrounding towns. It notes Miss Darlene Shalenberger's skating party at Etna and various relatives visiting, plus mentions of Edward and Charles Kirk and a Glen Brown wedding in New Castle. It ends with a library note about wedding etiquette books at the New Castle Free Public Library.
The Beaver Valley Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church held its regular meeting at Center Church Shenango Township. Rev Willard George presided, Lee Corey was licensed to preach, sermons were given by Corey and Backstrom, and Rev Robert Mayo reported on the General Assembly in Knoxville. A tribute was paid to late Dr Willard Galloway.
Members of the Savannah Methodist Cemetery Association express deep appreciation for monetary gifts and time donated in a recent drive to improve the cemetery. The grounds are now more presentable and volunteers thank supporters.
Mr and Mrs George McConnahy Sr hosted a Sunday dinner for twin daughters Joan Jean and George Jr and son in law Thomas Peters with 20 guests invited. The group traveled by train to Cleveland to attend Indians versus Senators with scouts. Mrs Harry Speer was honored with a birthday gathering at the Wilson home as others joined in a social hour and lunch. In the afternoon the party returned to duties at Fort Slocum New York.
John McConnell a former Rich Hill resident now living near Mt Jackson is spending a few days with local friends after attending the Volant College reunion on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Tennant entertained at a Sunday dinner for their son Bill Sholler and his friend Kenneth Soar on furlough with the Tennant family. Immediate family attended along with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Heasley of Union and Mrs. Stella.
Mr and Mrs Jack Harris Mr and Mrs Walter Barkley Mrs Stella Cotton and Mrs Ruth Tennant attended the Cotton Metz wedding held at Harlansburg Presbyterian Church. Mr Cotton was the nephew of Mrs Stella Cotton.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilson were feted Saturday for their 25th wedding anniversary. Daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Cameron hosted a dinner in Volant. Relatives gathered for a social hour and lunch. A tree of money, decorated with 235 silver dollars, was presented. The Wilsons have two children Carol Cameron of Volant and Dale Wilson in the Navy at Seattle, plus granddaughter Patti Lee Cameron.
Mrs. Luella Shook and her children Janice and Terry of Fredonia visited Saturday for dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell McConnell. Miss Penny Shaffer of New Wilmington stayed overnight as a guest.
Madison based report notes University of Wisconsin dormitories installing seven foot beds as men grow taller. Of 1400 beds in the men's dorms nine percent are extra long and 56 new long beds were added last year. An official adds a seven foot bed is a sign of social progress.
Mrs Philip Levine of Pittsburgh former long time resident of this city is spending several weeks here visiting relatives and friends. She is staying at The Castleton Hotel and lived at 206 S Jefferson St. for over 50 years. She was active in fund raising for groups including the New Castle Hospital and will be glad to greet her former associates.
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