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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
3
Ladies of Trinity parish hosted a basket luncheon on the church lawn at 1 pm with roses and garden blooms. At 2 pm the Women's guild met to plan a garden party and to elect officers, naming Mrs. Paul Jandernal president and others to key posts.
Mrs EB E Hileman hosts a 1 PM luncheon for Mrs Charles Julian of Thomasville. Clubs including the Shamrock Emanon and G G G Kensington plan park picnics. Luncheons and dinners are held for Mrs Paul Papenhausen, Miss Mary McGoun, and others. The Patterson McAnlis reunion occurs at the McAnlis school in Big Beaver township.
The infant Emily Contee Lewis Stevens was baptized at noon in Hoboken at the Church of the Holy Innocents. The ceremony, performed by Rev. G. E. Magill, used a generation-old christening robe and heirloom cap tied to Martha Bayard Stevens lineage. Godparents include Col. E. A. Stevens, Emily L. Stevens, Mrs. White, and Mrs. Francis W. Hunter.
Tuesday evening entertainment at Miss Hewett’s Locust Street home featured Miss Johanna Mann and Mrs G W Miller leading a Trinity church choir gathering. About 50 attendees enjoyed games with Prof T J Parry and G W Johnston winning favors in the peanut hunt, amid daisies, Japanese lanterns, and music.
At a later hour hostesses with Miss Marie Rice and Miss Pearly Hewett served refreshments. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hewett, Mrs. Carl Moser, Mrs. Harry Pearsall, Mrs. G. W. Johnson, Mrs. Ernest Reeves, Mrs. James Hughes, Mrs. Frank Robinson, Miss Hannah Jones, G. W. Miller, and Ralph Bell of Sharpsville visiting Guy Wetmore.
More than 200 attendees enjoyed a musical program at the Y M H A club rooms on Tuesday. The orchestra included first violins B Shulansky G Richardson J Frishborn L Carson and others with conductor A B Levine. Miss Sorley Rabinovitz sang with Miss B Rosenblum. ice cream and cake followed. A committee led by Ed Fisher oversaw arrangements.
Mrs. H A Rugh led the Sunday school class in a park picnic on Tuesday afternoon and evening with rain barely dampening the fun. Games and a pavilion supper at 6 oclock were highlights with Mrs. Rugh assisted by Mrs. H E Golder and Miss Harriet Rugh. Special guests included Alex McCready and members David Perry Jack Boyles William Veach Harry Gibson Fulton Magill Edward Young Dorothy Leavy Stella McVey Mary Andrews Gertrude Carson Georgianna McNees May Mathewson.
On her return from Cascade park with friends from dinner, Miss Della Absalom of Electric street found associates gathered at her parents’ home Mr. and Mrs. Ned Absalom. Mrs. Thomas Stevenson helped as refreshments and games filled the hours. Names present include Rae Ott Mildred Pritchard Florence Thomas Lola McClintock Adelaide Barber Molita Forrest Claire Reed Harold Butt Lee Ginter Robert Gaston Elbert Fisher Walter Henderson.
To celebrate the fourth birthday of her little daughter Jane Mrs David Byers of East Washington street entertained a party of children from 4 to 6 Tuesday evening Red and white decorations were used and Miss Pringle assisted in serving refreshments Those present were Jennie Pringle Raymond Fitzgerald Susan Byers Jane Fitzgerald Jane Byers Elisabeth Swisher Dick Byers Virginia Livingston
Members of the Carnation Ken sington group and their husbands and friends enjoyed a Pedro party at the home of Mrs. Tillie Remley on Cro ton avenue. Six tables filled for the games with winners Mrs. Adelaide Amon Thomas Stright Mrs. Emma Benninghoff and Mr. Kettley. Refreshments followed and a similar party is set for Thursday next at Mrs. Mayme Riddle on Front street.
The marriage of Rev Albert Joseph McCartney formerly of this vicinity and Mrs Beekman Graham both of Chicago took place Tuesday at the Kenwood Evangelical Church where the groom serves as pastor. Rev Dr W P Johnstone officiated before a large gathering of friends and relatives.
Guests of Mrs. George P. Jones enjoyed a cooked noon meal in Cascade park grove. It was the last regular session of the season with 26 attendees. Roses adorned the table and the hostess was aided by Mrs. J. F. Edmunds and Mrs. M. W. Siebert. Fancy work filled the afternoon and plans were made for a two week picnic at Mrs. Clyde Sanders home in West Pittsburg.
A quiet ceremony occurred Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Rev. 8 T Davison Mahoning Methodist church pastor. Miss Esther E Jones of this city wed William H Seifert of Austintown Ohio in a simple nuptial event.
Mrs. Thomas McNamara and family attended the wedding of Anna Hanley of Sharon to Albert Carney of Youngstown at Sacred Heart Church in Sharon. The ceremony Tuesday morning drew a large attendance with a sizable bridal party.
Unattended ceremony at Second United Presbyterian Church united Elizabeth Sharp and Stephen O Lewis Tuesday evening. Rev A J Randles officiated at 6 o clock. After a dinner at Elizabeth Sharp's home the couple planned travels to New York Philadelphia and Cumberland Maryland. They will reside at 331 East Washington street after August 1.
Mr and Mrs Will Crow of Dewey avenue hosted a 25th anniversary celebration for their Queen Sewing Circle, despite bad weather. Justice attended as a guest from 25 years ago, Dr H S Fornigu from Wilkinsburg performed solos, and Mrs H S Fornigu accompanied on the piano. A silver casserole and linen towels were given as gifts, with many attendees including Jos Rice Dr and Mrs Forniga Mrs Alva Parks Mr and Mrs Morse Edmiston Mr and Mrs Francis Mershimer Mrs David Dunn and others. A rose decorated hall and a fine lunch completed the event.
Miss Martha Longmore of Sennett street became the bride of Albert Sullivan of West Grant avenue at St Marys church with Father F. F. O Shea officiating. Attendants Miss Mayme Ryan and John Newman wore gowns. the couple then hosted a breakfast at Mrs Mary Longmores home and planned to reside at 211 West Grant Avenue after a wedding trip.
Mrs. Margaret Biggerstaff of North Mill street leaves Wednesday for Chautauqua New York to run the Business Girls cottage for the summer. Her daughter Elizabeth joins Friday for a domestic science course, joined by Miss Elizabeth Sankey and Miss Julia Alford. Mrs. T J Smith and her son Carl of North Hill depart Thursday to stay at the cottage.
Mrs Maria Lallie of Rochester visited Mrs Mary Halle on Washington street for a Silver Leaf club evening. Three tables played progressive pedro with prizes won by Mrs Z C Amon and Mrs Elsie Bryson. Refreshments were served by grandchildren Cora and Claudus Humble. Next meeting set for one week at Mrs J H Humble of Croton avenue.
Complimentary to Miss Katherine Fetter of New Brighton who is visiting Miss Helen Horton of West Washington Street, Mrs Harold Gill of Beckford Street entertained at a taffy pull and slumber party Tuesday evening. A breakfast followed this morning as plans for a park gathering were scrapped due to bad weather.
Members of the Royal club and their husbands enjoyed an indoor picnic Tuesday evening. Twenty five places were set and sweet peas decorated the tables. The next meeting will be on July 15 with Mrs. J I Taylor of the Harbor.
Mrs J C Hanley of Stanton Kentucky visits her parents Mr and Mrs R P Pomeroy of Park Avenue and her sister and brother Mr and Mrs A B Street of Highland Avenue, returning with the latter after several weeks as guests.
A social gathering of the King's Daughters Sunday school class at First Methodist Church will be held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs William Marquis, 1005 Delaware Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wilder of Melbourne Florida arrived in the city and have rented Mrs Margaret Biggerstaff’s apartment in the Knox Long and Morehead building for the summer.
J L Thulman the high school principal will relocate from 1002 Delaware Avenue to 331 Boyles Avenue on Thursday indicating a local residence change by a school official.
A party consisting of Attorney C. H. Akens, John A. McKee, Robert A. McKinney and Dr. W. H. Diefen derfer departed this morning for an excursion at a point on Stoney Lake in Canada.
Complimentary note to Mrs John B Of from a sister who has just welcomed Helen Norton back from the Thomas School of Domestic Art in Detroit Michigan.
The F. L. C. club meeting set for Tuesday evening is postponed until Thursday. Miss Olive Hay of Franklin avenue will host the gathering.
The cabinet of the Central Presbyterian Sunday school will host a dinner at the park Thursday evening.
Inclement weather forces the Thursday Sewing Circle picnic from the park to the home of Mrs. L. Streib on Grant Street.
The T. W. Ken sington picnic planned for Tuesday at the park has been postponed.
Personal notes list William Jamison visiting Cleveland on Wednesday. Several residents are ill or traveling, including Mrs Frank Zeigler and daughter Louise, Miss Florence Thomas returning from Pulaski, and Mr and Mrs Z C Amon planning a lake trip. Blandishments include Edna Drumm and Map Roberts returning from Sharon visit, and Myfanwy Williams graduating from Indiana State Normal.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Epworth M E church will meet Friday at 3 o clock with Mrs Edward Mayberry of Chestnut street. A full attendance is desired.
The Royal Neighbors of America will hold their regular monthly meeting in Woodmen hall on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
The New York stock market showed an initial uneven start but moved to a stronger tone. Reading, United States Rubber and Canadian Pacific led gains while Crucible Steel and Missouri Pacific eased before partial recoveries. U S Steel fluctuated and closed near earlier levels after notable trading volume of 17 600 shares.
A joint Rotary club and YMCA committee session on foreign work secretary to China is set for this evening at five in General Secretary J. S. Muffley’s office. The YMCA association board will meet Thursday at five in the association building. Bell Telephone installs a long distance pay station booth in the YMCA building lobby.
The Rae Muirhead Business Girls' Club held its annual meeting at the YWCA. About 75 attended the ten cent supper and business session. Laura Stevenson was named president with a slate of officers and reports highlighted extensive charitable work and meals served.
New Castle High School lists 34 faculty for next year with 19 attending summer school. The table shows each teacher, department, and current study institution from Missouri to Syracuse and Chicago.
NEW WILMINGTON Pa June 80 The Redpath chautauqua tent and paraphernalia arrived this morning and were set up in the usual field. The first program will start tomorrow at 2 30 PM as the local committee rushes ticket sales. Tickets remain available through the committee.
Ed Dowd known as the western pool crack headlines match games this week at Lewis Jones parlors in New Castle. Dowd defeated M Edwards 200 to 41 yesterday and beat M Wheeler 200 to 41 in the evening. Fans flock to the new hazard game and 15 prizes are free for hazard players during Dowd’s stay.
Secretary Lane reports Americans spend about 100 million dollars or more in the United States this year instead of Europe. The Interior Department cites unprecedented interest in western national parks and a sharp rise in visitor numbers compared with prior years.
Grimsby reports the trawler Horatio missing since March 25 with a fourteen man crew is believed sunk by a German submarine. A search has failed to locate survivors and the vessel is officially given up for lost.
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