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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

25

Silver Tea Social Honors Elder Mrs McPate at 92

Roses and garden flowers decorated the Tuesday afternoon event at Mrs Mary Caldwell's Euclid avenue home. The silver tea, hosted for the Ladies Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian church, honored Hulda McPate who will celebrate her 92nd birthday on July 3. McPate, a senior society member, plans a summer stay with her daughter at Lake Chautauqua after Friday departure. Guests included Mrs Jessie Edgar and Mrs McFate. refreshments were provided by the hostess with her daughter Mrs Jay White and Mrs Ella Orr Gibson. The gathering was a social occasion from 2 to 5 p m.

Mary Caldwell Euclid Avenue Ladies Missionary Society First United Presbyterian Church Hulda McPate Jessie Edgar McFate Jay White Ella Orr Gibson

S A W Club Holds Meeting At Woodworth Home

Eighteen members attended the S A W Club gathering at Mr and Mrs Walter Woodworths Highland avenue Tuesday evening. Card prizes went to Mrs Edward King Frank McWilliams and Mrs Arthur Keefer. Refreshments were served by Mrs William Meredith and Mrs Arthur Keefer. Next meeting set with Mr and Mrs Frank McWilliams Adams street.

S. A. W. Club Walter Woodworth Highland Avenue Edward King Frank McWilliams Arthur Keefer William Meredith Adams Street

Mrs Elizabeth Robinson Fetes At South Bay Street Home

Elizabeth Robinson was honored at a Monday evening social at her 204 South Bay Street residence. About thirty neighbors gathered, presenting a number of gifts and enjoying dainty refreshments served by Reba Robinson and Miss Ruffner.

Elizabeth Robinson South Bay Street Reba Robinson Ruffner

Piano Recital Presented by Miss Kathryne Nessie Students

Piano students of Miss Kathryne Nessie will be presented in recital for the parents and friends in the Y W C A auditorium Thursday evening at 8 15 o clock Mrs William Whieldon will assist.

Kathryne Nessie William Whieldon

Birthday Surprise Party for Presbyterian Teacher

Members of the J. O. Y. Class of the First Presbyterian Church held a surprise party Tuesday evening at Mrs. Charles Spaeth on Pearson Street to celebrate their teacher's birthday. The event featured social games radio music and a gifts presentation followed by refreshments.

First Presbyterian Church Charles Spaeth Pearson Street

Treasure Hunt for Florida Guests

Miss Roberta Garvin entertained thirty guests at a Treasure Hunt Tuesday evening honoring her house guest Miss Sara Lawton of Palm Beach and her sister Miss Mary Lawton guest of Miss Iva Mayberry. The hunt visited city and countryside sites and ended with Miss Helen Jamison and Robert Jenkins finding the treasure at the hostess home assisted by her mother.

Roberta Garvin Norwood Avenue Sara Lawton Palm Beach Florida Mary Lawton Iva Mayberry Boyles Avenue Helen Jamison Robert Jenkins Robert Garvin

Mutato Club Picnic At Cascade Park With Guests

Mutato Club members and their husbands enjoyed a picnic dinner at Cascade Park on Tuesday evening at six. Special guests included Miss Banks Miss Claire Mae Lindsey Elmer O Neill Ferdinand Miller and William Halley. After dinner the evening featured park pleasures. The next regular meeting will be at Mrs. Robert Lowerys home on Moody Avenue.

Mutato Club Cascade Park Miss Banks Claire Mae Lindsey Elmer O'Neil Ferdinand Miller William Halley Park Robert Lowery Moody Avenue

Flahertys Set for Six Week Trip to West Coast and Southwest

Dr and Mrs J W Flaherty and son Alpert of Leasure avenue depart for six weeks visiting El Paso Texas and Los Angeles Cal then return via Salt Lake City Yellowstone Park and Denver Royal Gorge They will spend a few days with their daughter and her family in Iowa City

J. W. Flaherty Alpert Leasure Avenue el Paso Texas Los Angeles Cal Salt Lake City Yellowstone Park Denver Royal Gorge Lowa City San Francisco Portland Seattle Tacoma North Pacific Coast Glacier National Park Yellowstone National Park Colorado Springs Pueblo Rocky Mountain Parks

Hutchison Family To Sail Isle De France For Europe Tour

Mrs. F. W. Hutchison and her daughters Misses Mabel and Eleanor Hutchison of Rhodes Place will sail Saturday on the Isle De France for an extended tour of Europe.

F. W. Hutchison Mabel and Eleanor Hutchison Rhodes Place Isle de France Europe

Iona Kensington Meeting With Mrs Carr Postponed

The Iona Kensington gathering planned for Thursday with Mrs Edward Carr of Dewey Avenue has been postponed indefinitely.

Iona Kensington Edward Carr Dewey Avenue

I A A Auxiliary Plans Evening Meeting at 7:30

Members of the I. A. A. Auxiliary will meet this evening at 7 30 o'clock in their club rooms.

Sorosis Picnic at Cascade Park

Sorosis members and families held their annual picnic at Cascade Park on Tuesday evening. An elaborate grove dinner was served at 6:30. Dresden color flowers decorated the scene and over 60 covers were laid. Park amusements filled the pleasant evening, with arrangements led by chair Mrs Harvey Robinson and members Mrs Fred Smith, Mrs Frank Stevens, Mrs George Stone, Mrs Thomas Lindsey, Mrs A L Thayer, Mrs John Whit ten, Mrs Frank Woods, Mrs D B Woolcock, and Mrs W J Wolford.

Sorosis Cascade Park Dresden Harvey Robinson Fred Smith Frank Stevens George Stone Thomas Lindsey A. L. Thayer John Whitten Frank Woods D. B. Woolcock W. J. Wolford

Surprise farewell gathering for Mr. Wimer in Worth Township

About forty neighbors gathered Saturday evening at the home of Jefferson Wimer in Scott township Lawrence county to honor Mr. Wimer and his family on their departure. The surprise event featured social time and an elaborate lunch with many local friends in attendance.

Worth Township Jefferson Wimer Scott Township Lawrence County Wimer Hannah Julia Barker Winner W. H. Humphrey F. W. Wimer William McDaniel S. M. Humphreys J. C. Darnell Carl Humphrey Floyd Norman Ira Wimer Effie Fred McCleary Howard Humphrey W. J. McDaniels Madeline Laverne John Wimner Geraldine Kenneth James McCleary Smock Frank Mailey Beaver Falls Anna Marcus Bellevue H. W. Cooper Grady Alberta Humphrey

St Marys V C Final Party and Thursday Meeting

Members of St Marys V C and their friends hold the season ending party in the church basement Friday at 8 30 pm with refreshments. A business meeting for members is planned in the church basement Thursday at 8 pm.

St. Mary's V. C

Roof Garden and Cabaret Dance Opens at Cathedral

This evening at the Scottish Rite Cathedral the Roof Garden and cabaret dance debuts under the Council of Jewish Women. Dancing runs from 9 until 1. The event is open to the public and not an invitation affair.

Council of Jewish Women

Descendants of William Blair Graham Hold Eighteenth Reunion

The Graham descendants plan their eighteenth annual reunion at Rock Spring on Saturday July 16. Family members are expected to attend reunite and celebrate their shared history.

William Blair Graham Rock Spring

Caldwell Reunion Set at Foster Home July Fourth

The annual Caldwell reunion will be held at the home of Manville Pox Foster in Plaingrove on Monday July 4, with attendees expected to travel from nearby towns.

Caldwell Manville Pox Foster Plaingrove

Miss McMullen Hosts M. M. Club Tonight

Miss Margaret McMullen of Division Street will host the M. M. Club members this evening.

Margaret McMullen Division Street M. M. Club

Local Guests Attend Afternoon Tea in Sharon Home

Mrs. F. H. Buhl hosted a Tuesday afternoon tea at her East State street Sharon residence with over 200 guests. Aunt Miss Julia Porter and niece Mrs. William Walter Braham greeted attendees as a musical program by Mrs. E. J. Miller Roy Skyrm Dudley Richards and Miss Mabel Kink complemented the event amid a garden flowers decor. Local guests included Mrs. M. H. Henderson Miss Florence Henderson Mrs. R. K. Aiken Mrs. J. Norman Martin and Mrs. W. W. Braham.

F. H. Buhl East State Street Sharon Julia Porter William Walter Braham New Castle E. J. Miller Roy Skyrm Dudley Richards Mabel Kink M. H. Henderson Florence Henderson R. K. Aiken J. Norman Martin W. W. Braham

Annetta McKee Class Guests at Youngstown

Members of the Annetta McKee Bible class of this city were guests of Mrs. E A Raymond of Oak Hill Avenue, Youngstown, at a tureen dinner Tuesday. Covers were laid for about twenty five with special guests Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Philip Thomas and Mrs. Marcus Lenington. The hostess was assisted by committee members Mrs. Abe Kildoo, Mrs. J H Kocher and Mrs. W H Englehart. Bible study followed with leader Mrs. A B Coulter and teacher Mrs. Ida May Allison.

E. A. Raymond Oak Hill Avenue Youngstown Walker Martin Philip Thomas Marcus Lenington Abe Kildoo J. H. Kocher W. H. Englehart

Various Club Notes From New Castle Area

A list of social clubs and events including the New Castle Hospital Emergency Club meeting details with Mrs. James Eagan, Cascade Park picnics for several groups, a tureen dinner by M. W. Reading Circle, Cascade Park breakfasts and meals, along with members like Mrs. Maxine Hutner and Mrs. Edward Carr.

S. L James McGivern Laurel Avenue New Castle Hospital James Eagan Croton Avenue Merry Elizabeth Club S. R. Richards Lakewood M. W. Reading Circle Cascade Park G. K. W. Club Maxine Hunter Chestnut Street N. H. B. Kensington Golf L. A. B. Club O. R. F. Club Iona Kensington Edward Carr Dewey Avenue Gramada Kensington Amos Snyder Lowery Street O. M. E. Club T. N. T. Club W. J. McCulla McClelland Avenue

Births Reported for June with Five New Arrivals

Mr and Mrs W R Donley of Pennsylvania avenue welcome a son named Harry Arthur born June 18. Mr and Mrs Raymond P Hawk of Sycamore street announce a son Raymond Paul born June 23. Mr and Mrs Gerwin Thomas Pollock avenue report a daughter Anna Marie born June 16. Mr and Mrs D E Turner Long avenue welcome a daughter born at Shenango Valley Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Andrews Walnut street announce a son born June .

W. R. Donley Pennsylvania Avenue Harry Arthur Raymond P Hawk Sycamore Street Raymond Paul Gerwin Thomas Pollock Avenue Anna Marie D. E. Turner Long Avenue Shenango Valley Hospital Charles Andrews Walnut Street

Open House Planned at New Castle Field Club July 4

The New Castle Field Club invites members and guests to an all day event on Monday July 4. Golf sessions morning and afternoon lead into a golfers luncheon from noon to 2 PM. A flag bridge party follows at 2:30 PM for both men and women. Dinner runs 6 to 8 PM with dancing 8 to 12. Reservations required.

New Castle Field Club

Picnic Dinner Honored West Side Needlecraft Members

Mrs T M Shumway and Mrs E A Belknap hosted a Cascade Park picnic dinner for the West Side Needlecraft members Tuesday evening with Mrs Joseph Heinrich as a special guest and 15 covers. Park amusements followed. In two weeks Mrs Campbell on Lee Avenue will host another gathering.

T. M. Shumway E. A. Belknap Cascade Park West Side Needlecraft Joseph Heinrich

New Castle Amusement Club Picnic at Hill's Beach

The New Castle Amusement Club will hold a picnic at Hill's Beach on Monday July 4. An enjoyable time is anticipated with good music and singing by a quartet and various amusements featured for the day.

New Castle

Personal Travel and Family Visits Across Cities This Week

Miss Bertie Frantz leaves for six weeks in New York City. Mrs Bernard McGuire and children Donna June and Genevieve Louise visit with Mr and Mrs Frank Stevens in Cleveland. Rev and Mrs A G Crill and children Frances Lucile and Chester visit Mrs Crill’s sister in Chestnut Street. Mrs Carl Wallace and Lewis Valiensi return from a motor trip to Oil City Franklin and Conneaut Lake. Mrs Nathan Joseph called to Butler where her mother Mrs Grove is ill and Grove to have operation tomorrow. Miss Antonette Barbanti sails to Italy from New York to visit grandmother Green. Alderman Green and Mrs Green and Mr and Mrs Nobel Van Vorhis plan trip to Findley Lake for Fourth of July. Green to fish as pastime.

Bertie Frantz Green Shelves New York City Bernard McGuire Donna June Genevieve Louise Cleveland, O Frank Stevens N. Mercer Street A. G. Crill Frances, Lucile Chester St. Petersburg Florida Italy Alderman O. H. P. Green Nobel van Vorhis Beaver Findley Lake N. Y Alderman Green

Lodge Meeting and Bible Class Notices

American Home Watchmen will meet this evening at 7 30 in their hall in the city building. Following the usual meeting a cuchre will be enjoyed for members and friends. Berean Bible class will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs W B Rodgers 109 North Crawford avenue. Mrs Samuel Wilkison teacher. Miss Annetta Butler teacher.

Berean Bible W. B. Rodgers North Crawford Avenue Samuel Wilkison Annetta Butler

Young People's Society Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church

The Young People's Society of Zion Lutheran Church will gather Thursday evening June 30 in the church parlor for a regular meeting.

Young People’s Society Young Peoples Society of Zion Lutheran Church

Missionary Society Meeting At Bethany Lutheran Church

The Woman's Missionary Society met for a 4 day evening session at East Washington Street home of Mrs. W. C. Burchfield. Mrs. A. S. Choens led the meeting. The group discussed the Cheer and Challenge study chapter and enjoyed a social time after the program.

Afro-Americans Club Elects Officers At New Castle Meeting

The With New Castle Afro-Americans Ever Ready Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Catherine Ferris's home on Long Avenue for officer elections. Special guest Mrs. Josephine Stanton attended. Refreshments followed. The group will meet again in two weeks at an announced location.

Catherine Ferris Long Avenue Josephine Stanton

Fire Chief Lynn Addresses Kiwanis on Fire Prevention

New Castle Fire Chief Charles H. Lynn spoke to Kiwanis Club members at the Y M C A about fire prevention policies and recent fire losses, highlighting safety measures and community risk factors.

Lynn Kiwanis Club Charles H. Lynn New Castle

Fire prevention drive urged by city official

A city official urged Kiwanis club members to boost fire prevention efforts citing annual losses exceeding half a billion dollars. He noted progress but emphasized remaining hazards and pledged department support for prevention moves.

Kiwanis Club

Croton Avenue Laundryman Dies at 36

Tom O Yee aged 36 of 411 Croton avenue died Tuesday evening after illness. Born in San Francisco in 1891 he lived in New Castle and ran a laundry on Croton avenue. Survived by wife two sons and one daughter in China. Body sent to Pittsburgh for services and burial. Autumn in Australia commences March 21.

Tom O. Yee Croton Avenue San Francisco New Castle China Pittsburgh

Wizors Outdoor Gear Sale Promises Deep Discounts

Advertising copy touts camping tents at 19¢ and a large lineup of picnic supplies plates cups and table covers. Portable stoves and baseball goods are offered at 25 off with knicker outfits and bathing suits for men and women included in the sale.

Highland Scout Troop 18 Holds Regular Meeting

Scoutmaster Davis led Highland Troop 18 in a Tuesday meeting at Highland U P church headquarters. Devis called the gathering to order as good deeds were reported and dues paid. Plans include a patrol contest awarding two points for meeting attendance, scout uniforms, camp registration, patrol hikes, and tests. In St Denis Abbey Paris hearts of Henry III and IV and Louis XIII XIV XVIII are enshrined.

Highland Troop 18 Highland U. P Davis Mr. Devis St. Denis’ Abbey Paris Henry III Louis XIII Xiv

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Ss. A. W. Club P. L. Hogue Pallas Royala S. Mercer St R. P. L. Hogue Tea Sail I. A. A. Auxiliary St. Mary’s V. C Graham Long - Beach David H. Long Elgin Waltham Hamilton E.,howard and Gruen Elgin Strap Mather Bros. CO East Washington Street E. M. McCreary Monroe St. Bell Owens Jack Gerson Penn Theatre Building Annetta McKee T. T. Club Burton Hamill McClain Avenue T. A. F. O. Club Great Britain Cleeland Robert Mackie E. North Street Post Office Field Club Amusement Club Berean Bible Class H.H. Rosenthal Greer Building Penn Theatre West The Travel Bureau Chicago Baltimore & Ohio Australia Metzler Bailey Auto Supply Davis Shor CO Matrix Davis Shoe CO
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