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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1912

Page

3

Vera Horner Weds William Wilson In Pittsburg Ceremony

The Horner home in Hast street hosted Vera Gladys Horner marrying William Herron Wilson of Pittsburg with Rev. P Y Pendleton officiating. Bridesmaid Loretta Emmerich and best man Norbert Bruske attended, and a pink and white reception followed before a 10 day lake trip to Buffalo and Detroit. The couple will reside at 265 Perrysville Avenue Pittsburg after September 1.

C. C. Horner Hast Street Vera Gladys Horner William Herron Wilson Pittsburg P. Y. Pendleton First Christian Church Loretta Emmerich Norbert Bruske Edna Mae Schultze Killarney Wilson Buffalo Detroit East Street Perrysville Avenue Acme Franklin Pierce Bell Margaret Wilkinsburg W. W. Dunlap Beaver Falls Robert H. Wilson Clifton Alexander Verner Alexander Verner Katherine Margaret. Verner Alexander Wilson William Simons Elizabeth Edward Resler William B. Gardner Eleanor

Engagement Between Clara Conrad and Ewald Peterson

Miss Clara Conrad of SCS Haus avenue and Mr. Ewald Peterson of 725 Monroe street announce their engagement. Mrs. Conrad and Mr. Gust Peterson are the parents. the couple plans a fall wedding. The Petersons are involved with the Washington vegetable market.

Clara Conrad Scs Haus Avenue Ewald Peterson Monroe Street Miss Conrad John Conrad Gust Peterson Washington

Dinner Honoring Mrs Getys Hosted by Mrs Turner

Mrs R L Turner hosted a Friday evening dinner at six o clock on Maryland avenue in honor of Mrs Sadie Young Getys of Morell Kansas. Eight guests attended including six former school associates. The event featured yellow and white colors and an informal social mood.

R. L. Turner Maryland Avenue Sadie Young Getys Morell, Kas

Summer Wedding Announced for Webster Tessmer Couple

Mr and Mrs C W Webster of South Mercer announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Hazel R Webster to Mr Herbert T Tessmer of Pittsburg with a summer wedding planned. Hazel a 1910 local high school graduate belongs to the N T B club and has a wide circle of friends while Herbert is a teller at the Peoples Savings bank in Pittsburg and will reside there.

C. W .Webster South Mercer Street Hazel R. Webster Herbert T. Tessmer Pittsburg N. T. B. Club Tessmer Augusta Tessmer Northside People’s Savings Bank

Picnic At Summer Home Of Miss Wal lace Near Covert's Station

A group of young friends enjoyed an all day picnic Friday at the summer home of Miss Marian Wal lace’s parents near Covert's station. Tennis and other diversions were played and a tempting menu was served. Participants included Florence Crawford June Norris Dorothy Edmunds Virginia Foltz Edna Wilson Miriam Slough Winter John Taggart Victor Jevan William Fitzmaurice Carl Hamilton Charles Young Frank Blanning Herbert Kirk and Ross Abel.

Marian Wallace North Jefferson Street Covert’s Station Florence Crawford June Norris Dorothy Edmunds Virginia Foltz Edna Wilson Miriam Slough Miss Winter John Taggart Victor Jevan William Fitzmaurice Carl Hamilton Charles Young Frank Blanning Herbert Kirk Ross Abel

Miss Winifred Fielding Graduates With High Honors

Mrs W W Fielding and Mr and Mrs W F Smith along with their Croton avenue family return from Indiana where Winifred Fielding earned high honors in the commercial department at the State Normal School commencement. She has been at Greensburg house party and will study next at Poughkeepsie New York.

W W. Fielding W. F. Smith Helen Croton Avenue Indiana State Normal School Winifred Fielding Commercial Department Miss Fielding Greensburg Poughkeepsie N. Y

Luncheon Honors Miss Katherine Finney With Noted Guests

Complimentary to Miss Katherine Finney of Harrisburg, a former resident of this city, Miss May Hoyt of North Jefferson street entertained at a luncheon of uncommonly pretty appointments at 1 o'clock today. Guests were intimate friends of the honoree and the afternoon was spent informally. Other out of town guests included Mrs. Frank Noyes of Napa California, sister of the hostess, and Miss Anne McKee of Pittsburgh.

Katherine Finney Harrisburg May Hoyt North Jefferson Street Frank Noyes Napa Cal Anne McKee Pitsburg

Moody hosting Girls' club gathering in Delaware Avenue home

An enjoyable Friday afternoon event featured the Girls' club at the home of Mrs. William F. Moody on Delaware Avenue. Guest of honor was Mrs. Dwight Pierce of Pittsburgh, the hostess's house guest. Sewing, social conversation and refreshments predominated, with help from her mother, sister Mrs. J. W. Wilkison and Clara.

William F. Moody Delaware Avenue Dwight Pierce Pittsburg J. W. Wilkison Clara

Post Office Retiring Postmaster to Be Honored at Banquet

Local post office employee will host a banquet at the Lawrence club honoring retiring postmaster John A. Mc Kee and naming David A. Moore as his successor. Mrs. Charles McCormick of Smithfield street entertains the Pro Amicitia club. The Ker mess Society chorus plans a park picnic.

Lawrence Club John A. McKee David A. Moore Charles McCormick Smithfield Street Pro- Amicitia Club Kermess

Mrs Reis and relatives leave for Greenwich by auto

Mrs Lucy Reis who has been visiting Dr and Mrs D Lindley on Hazelcroft avenue Miss Lilian Butz of North Jefferson street and her brother George Reis, guest at Mr and Mrs George Reis Brown on Winter avenue, depart for home in Greenwich Conn today by automobile.

Lucy Reis Mary Griest Unionville C. L. Baldwin East Grant Street James Barnes St. Louis Margaret Connor Bay Street Alice Hennessy Court Street Lou Knox East End Pittsburg Butler H. S. Rhodes Catherine Uniontown R. G. Boak Crawford Avenue Fred Koch Buffalo N. Y Craig Steen North Street W. W. McMurtry Ethel Erie McMurtry

Pleasant Mt Hermon gathering at Robert Camerons home

A Friday evening soiree at Mt Hermon hosted by Robert Cameron brought together many young people. They enjoyed various games late, followed by refreshments. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. W. R. Book of Washington Pennsylvania and Miss Anderson of Oil City Pennsylvania.

Robert Cameron Mt. Hermon W. R. Book Washington Miss Anderson Oil City

Local Afternoon Party for Miss Helen Zeigler

Miss Helen Zeigler of Neshannock avenue hosted a Friday informal gathering. Guests enjoyed games and music with delicious refreshments served.

Helen Zeigler Neshannock Avenue

Dance at Country Club Honors Many Visitors

A Friday informal dance hosted by Miss Harriet Reis at the Country club drew about 40 guests. Cousins Miss Marie Parker and Miss Jean Alexander shared honors, with visiting guests from New Jersey, Tennessee, and Ohio. Chaperones included Mrs. James Ward Reis and Mrs. H. H. Parker.

Harriet Reis East Street Marie Parker Independence Kas Jean Alexander Monongahela City Frances Reis Montclair N. J Cornelia Barksdale Nashville James Ward Reis H. H. Parker

Epworth Sunday School Class Dinner Teases Graduating Event

Mrs James Clements hosted a 7 oclock dinner on Walnut Street for her Epworth Methodist Sunday school class. Hostess assisted by Mrs Arthur Guy and Mrs George W Clutton. Students and guests included Emily Peterson Olive McCreary Ruth Weitz Blanche Graffinger Bertha Looney Rhea Bentley Genevieve Rowland Ethel Johnson Sue Hites Ruth Leiby Lida Wright Erma Walls Mabel Fox Clara DeArment Charlotte Brown Agnes McCreary Walter Smith Charles Allen Kenneth Reider.

James Clements Walnut Street Epworth Methodist Sunday School Arthur Guy George W. Clutton Emily Peterson Olive McCreary Ruth Weitz Blanche Graffinger Bertha Looney Rhea Bentley Genevieve

Fairweather Spayde Wedding Held in Local Home

In Rev H S Boyd's home on Mulberry street Miss Mary Fairweather wed Mr Charles Spayde at 2 pm. After the ceremony the couple hosted a reception at the groom's parents home on South Mill street and will begin housekeeping on Pearson street, skipping a wedding trip.

Kensington Socials Hostesses At Local Methodist Church

Mrs W A Strimater and three others led a Kensington for the Kings Daughters group of First Methodist Friday afternoon at the Reed home on Lincoln Avenue with about fifty guests. Tuesday afternoon a second Kensington was held by Mrs R E Redmond and Mrs H Clyde Turner at North Street home.

W. A. Strimater FE. L. Hainer William Hill C. A. Reed Kensington King’s Daughters First Methodist Church Reed Lincoln Avenue R. E. Redmond H. Clyde Turner North Street

Dinner for First Presbyterian chorus members at Tea Cup Inn

After Friday rehearsal, the church choir members dined at the Tea Cup Inn with 32 guests including committee members E B Leavy and C H Akens. They returned to the church for informal pastimes. Out of town guest Miss Helen Isenberg or Sharon attended.

First Presbyterian Church Tea Cup Inn E. B E. Leavy C. H. Akens Helen Isenberg Sharon

Ten-year-old Thomas Lamoree hosts birthday party

Thomas Lamoree turned ten and celebrated with a gathering of about a dozen playmates at the Lamoree home on Highland avenue from 3 to 5 pm. The children enjoyed outdoor games and, before leaving, refreshments were served by Mrs. Lamoree and Mrs. E. M. Parlett.

Thomas Lamoree George Lamoree Highland Avenue

Mrs Brown Hosts Guests in East Street Home

Mrs. William M. Brown of East street entertains Mrs. John Bower of Philadelphia and her son Arthur Brown along with three school friends Lee Hofindhoff of St. Louis Harold Payne of Cincinnati and John Payne of Cincinnati O Walter Brookins the renowned aviator has left for Cleveland to fly today

William M. Brown East Street John Bower Philadelphia Arthur Brown Lee Hofindhoff St. Louis Harold and John Payne Cincinnati O. Walter Brookins Brown Cleveland

Out-of-town guests attend Spoon club luncheon

Miss Anne McKee of Pittsburg Miss Katherine Finney of Harris burg and Mrs Frank Noyes of Napa Cal were guests at the Spoon club luncheon at the Country club Friday at 1230 oclock The afternoon was spent informally and a like entertainment will be given there in two weeks

Anne McKee Pittsburg Katherine Finney Harrisburg Frank Noyes Napa Cal Country Club

Sewing Circle Plans Picnic in Meyer Avenue Home

In the home of Mrs. Joseph Pyle of Meyer avenue Mrs. L B E Pyle hosted the Thursday Sewing circle on Friday afternoon Needlework was the favored diversion and refreshments were served under a large tree on the lawn Plans were made for a picnic at the park on Thursday July 11.

Joseph Pyle Meyer Avenue

East Palestine social to host park picnic Monday evening

Miss Grace Lowery and Miss Lena Over lander of East Palestine host guests Miss Helen Wilson of Cedar Street for a park picnic Monday evening.

Grace Lowery Lena Overlander East Palestine Helen Wilson Cedar Street

Camping Near Pulaski Ends After Two Weeks

Mr and Mrs James H Ellison camped over two weeks near Pulaski on Great Street and now plan to depart reporting a quiet stay with no incidents noted.

Pulaski James H. Ellison Great Street

Camp Guests Plan Turtle Dinner Visit

The group intends to stay a few weeks longer enjoying fishing and turtle catching. Two automobile loads of friends and relatives will visit the camp for a turtle dinner.

Ice Cream Socials to Benefit Rae Muirhead Club

Charity drive for the Rae Muirhead Business Girls' club to raise funds with eight ward ice cream socials next Tuesday evening July 2. Ward girls host events at specified locations and no outside solicitation allowed. the ward earning the most will be banqueted at July picnic outing.

Rae Muirhead Business Girls B. I. Phillips Grant Street Highland U. P. Church Eower Croton Avenue Mary Carlson Mulberry Street Almira Westside

Four Young Women Plan Weekend Trip to Stoneboro

Miss Katherine Justice of North Beaver Street and Miss Katherine Finney of Harrisburg with guests Miss Sara McKinley of West Grant Avenue and Miss Anne McKee of Pittsburg traveled to Stoneboro this afternoon to stay over Sunday.

Katherine Justice North Beaver Street Katherine Finney Harrisburg Sara McKinley West Grant Avenue Anne McKee Pittsburg Stoneboro

Beal Sunday School Class Hosts Park Picnic

Dr. W. L. Beal's First Methodist Sunday school class hosted a park picnic Friday evening for about 20 guests. The event featured laid covers a menu and park amusements.

W. L. Beal First Methodist Church

Williams to Visit from Oaxaca for Extended Stay

Roy Williams, located in Oaxaca, Mexico for three years, will arrive in the city within two weeks for an extended visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Williams of Wallace Avenue.

Roy Williams Oaxaca Mex O. L. Williams Wallace Avenue

Mrs Harrison Blunt Hosts Visitors From Palmerton

Courtesy visit by Mrs. Harrison Blunt of Palmerton and Mrs. N. W. Buck of Edison avenue entertained the X. Y. Z. girls on Friday afternoon with informal hours and refreshments served.

Harrison Blunt Palmerton N. W. Buck Edison Avenue

Deaths of the Day John Louer and Alice Plucknett

John Louer of North Beaver township died Friday at 3 PM in Edenburg from old age at 86. Survived by two sons, a sister, a brother, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Sidney Louer’s home Sunday 2 PM with burial in Ms. Jackson U P cemetery. Alice Plucknett of 1412 Hamilton street died Saturday morning at 1 AM from pneumonia at 48. Native of England, widow of Frederick Plucknett, with several English-born friends and memberships. funeral Monday 2:30 PM at residence, burial Oak Park cemetery.

John Louer North Beaver Township Edenburg Louer Lawrence County Sidney Edward City Sadie Dunmire Cleveland Benjamin Lover Washington, D. C Sidney Louer West Madison Avenue This City M«s. Jackson U. P Alice Frederick Plucknett Hamilton Street Plucknett England New Castle St. Andrew’s Chapel Royal Neighbors Oak Park Cemetery

James Mitchell Dies at Warren Hospital at 47

James Mitchell of this city died Friday evening at Warren hospital where he had lived for three years He was in his 48th year Survived by two sisters Mrs Cecelia Renfield of Chicago and Mrs Mary Welty of Charleston Va and a brother Thomas Mitchell He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles The funeral will be held Monday at 9 am at St Marys Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery

James Mitchell Warren Hospital Cecelia Renfield Chicago Mary Welty Charleston Thomas Mitchell Order of Eagles St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Mrs Elizabeth Lutton Dies at Almira Home at 78

Former Beaver Falls resident Mrs Elizabeth Lutton died Friday night at the Almira Home from complications of age related diseases. She was 78 and a native of Indiana. Funeral service Sunday at 4 pm at the Almira Home with interment in Oak Park cemetery.

Almira Elizabeth Lutton Beaver Falls Lutton Indiana Oak Park Cemetery

Diphtheria Claims Child of Moravia Street Family

Minnie Ginsberg the two or three day diphtheria illness killed her early Saturday morning. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ginsberg of 1210 Moravia street. The couple have one other child.

Minnie

Funeral and Service Notices Stand In Local Box

The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock with interment in the Jewish cemetery. All steel mill employees will meet at 3 o'clock tomorrow to attend the funeral services of Brother J. T. Ayres at the First M. E. church.

J. T. Ayres M. E

Local Social Visits and Births Highlight City Notes

Several residents are noted visiting relatives and friends in nearby cities. Birth announcements include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Schetrom on East Main Street and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ripple of 607 McCleary Avenue.

L. W. Schetrom East Main Street Joseph Young East Washington Street Baden Florence Grandy Blaine Street Bridgeport Morrell, Kas William Wogan Long Avenue

Helena Auxiliary Picnic At Park After Regular Meeting

The Helena Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church held its last regular meeting before fall at the park Friday afternoon at 3 and 6 for the annual picnic. Seated for 72 guests a tempting menu was served. Out of town guests included Mrs. A. T. Shilling of Wheatland and Miss Adele Mueller of New York.

Helena First Presbyterian Church Park Wheatland Adele Mueller New York

Annual Banquet Held for First Christian Church Section One

Members of Section One and families gathered at the church Friday evening for the annual banquet. Special guests included Rev. and Mrs. P. Y. Pendleton and Rev. Bruns, the new assistant. Mrs. Retta McKee served as toastmistress and Judson King of Cleveland, formerly of this city, attended.

Section One First Christian Church P. Y. Pendleton Bruns Retta McKee Judson King Cleveland

Women’s Personal Workers Meet at YWCA

The Women’s Personal Workers plan their regular monthly meeting at the YWCA rooms Tuesday evening at 7 30.

Bible Class Meeting Scheduled in Arlington and Walnut Streets

The Court Hill Bible class holds its regular meeting Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Brettell on Arlington avenue. Members should meet at Mrs. Stillings home on Walnut street at 7 30 sharp.

Court Hill F. Brettell Arlington Avenue

Martha Washington Orange Ladies to Attend Funeral

Martha Washington Orange Ladies No 24 will meet at Emmanuel Baptist Church Monday at 1 o clock to attend the funeral of Sister Alice Trucknutt.

Martha Washington Orange Ladies No Emmanuel Baptist Church Alice Trucknutt

See Our New Suburb Harmony Line Gardner Sight

A North Pittsburg Realty Co notice promotes a Harmony line trip to see Gardner suburb scenery. It invites readers to take a car ride twenty minutes after the hour to view the new development and its daily presence by the company’s men.

O. K Davis

Marriage Licenses and Local Notes

Dan Aldman and Christinia Busgaroo of West Pittsburg receive marriage licenses. The piece also notes the queen of Norway’s fondness for the mandolin and mentions a Red Falcon appearance at Cascade Park Theatre on Sunday.

Dan Aldman West Pittsburg Christinia Busgaroo Norway Red Falcon Cascade Park Theatre

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