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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1916

Page

3

Large Reception Event At Edward King Home Rhodes Place

A grand reception in the Edward King residence on Rhodes Place drew about 200 guests led by Mrs. King and daughters Miss Anna and Mrs. Graham Fowle. Honor guests included Mrs. E. F. Washburn and Miss Mary Washburn of Taunton Massachusetts. The event featured summer roses and aides listed among the hostesses and guests.

Edward King Rhodes Place King Anna Graham Fowle E. F. Washburn Mary Washburn Taunton Mass J. P. H. Cunningham Edward Hadnett Ward Rufus C. Patterson George L. Patterson William K. Hugus Jennie Morgan Arethusa Hartman Florence White Ellen Long Jennie Marshall Alice McCready Harriet Quinn

Kensington Meeting Draws Many Visitors and Plans Next Breakfast

Thursday's Kensington gathering at Mrs. George S. Westlake's Moody avenue home attracted out of town guests including Mrs. David Lloyd of Mansfield Ohio Mrs. W R Thomas of Niles Ohio Mrs Paul Zeller of Philadelphia and Mrs Albert Huston of Columbus Roses and flowers filled the rooms with festive air as refreshments were served with Miss Dorothy Gormley and Mrs Ellwood Gilbert assisting This was the season’s last meeting with plans for an August breakfast.

North Hill Kensington George S$. Westlake Moody Avenue David Lloyd Mansfield Ohio W. R. Thomas Niles Paul Zeller Philadelphia Albert Huston Columbus Dorothy Gormley

Prosser Daughter Weds George McCulough at Beaver Falls Area

Last night at the home of Mrs. Rosser Prosser Sr. Miss Susan Janette Prosser married George McCulough of Prospect Pa. The Rev J Boyd Tweed officiated. About 60 guests from East Liverpool Harmony Prospect Beaver Falls and New Brighton attended.

Rosser Prosser Patterson Heights Susan Janette Prosser George McCulough Prospect J. Boyd Tweed First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls East Liverpool Harmony New Brighton

Kensington club meeting with Mrs Hammond on Sutton street

Thursday afternoon T A C Kensington members enjoyed fancy work and refreshments. Mrs Carl Gaston assisted. roses decorated. In two weeks Mrs Robert Thompson of Hamilton street will be hostess and a special meeting is set for Monday evening at Mrs Carl Gaston’s home.

John Hammond Sutton Street T. A. C. Kensington Carl Gaston Robert Thompson Hamilton Street

Trinity church members entertained at Hillcrest Ave home

Members of H. K. Gregorys Bible glass of Trinity church were entertained in the home of Percy Lavatrac of Hillcrest Avenue Thursday evening. Cards informal visiting and refreshments were features.

H. K. Gregory’s Bible Glass Trinity Church Percy Lavatrac Hillcrest Avenue

Blairview hosts Thornton visit from London England

Mr and Mrs George D Blair spend summer at Blairview after returning from New York where they met their daughter Mrs Henry W Thornton of London and her daughter Anna Thornton. Granddaughter Mrs Thornton travels with them while James Thornton stays in England preparing for Oxford. The Blair family plans an eastern motor trip with their daughter joining later.

George D. Blair Blairview New York Henry W. Thornton London England Anna Thornton Blair

K. T. G. Circle Elects 6 Month Officers

The K. T. G. circle met at Oak street home of Mrs. Charles Hoagland. Officers for the next six months were elected: Etta Graham president Hattie Beman vice president Fannie Ke Baney secretary Lucy Hoagland treasurer. A $125 treasury division was shared. Next meeting on July 27 at Mrs. William Shaffer’s home will bid farewell to Mrs. Homer Pence before her England trip.

K. T. G. Circle Charles Hoagland Oak Street Etta Graham Hattie Beman Fannie KE. Baney Lucy Hoagland Treasury Kensington William Shaffer Grant Street Homer Pence England

Local Teacher Married in Buffalo

Mrs. Elizabeth Foulke Pitzer of Green Street announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Freda Foulke to Elvin EB Fritz of Cleveland. The ceremony occurred in Buffalo on Wednesday. The bride, Slippery Rock graduate and three year local teacher, and the groom with Grasselli Chemical Co. ties will spend the summer in Canada.

Elizabeth Foulke Pitzer Green Street Freda Foulke Elvin EB. Fritz Cleveland Buffalo Slippery Rock BE. Fritz Grasselli Chemical Co Canada

McCune McBride Wedding Near Plaingrove

Miss May McCune and Robert Peebles were married at noon today at the home of the groom’s parents near Plaingrove. Rev J A McDonald of Youngstown officiated. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jay McCune and Miss Fannie McBride. A dinner followed and the couple will reside near Plaingrove.

Jay McCune Fannie McBride May McCune Robert Peebles William McCune Plaingrove J. A. McDonald Youngstown

Quiet wedding ties Myrtle Kelly to Frank Covert

The marriage of Myrtle Kelly of South New Castle and Frank Covert of Westside occurred Thursday evening at 5 o'clock with Rev. Da Fe Shafer of the Central Christian church officiating. The ceremony was unattended and the couple will reside on Long Avenue.

Myrtle Kelly South New Castle Borough Frank Covert Westside da Fe Shafer Central Christian Church Long Avenue

Mrs T M Scott and son visit Dr Flannery in Omaha trip

Mrs T M Scott and her son Thomas of Portland Ore conclude an extended visit with Dr and Mrs C F Flannery of South Mill Street. They will visit Omaha on their way home.

T. M. Scott Thomas Portland

Mrs McKee Hosts Emerson Kensington at Cherry Lane Farm

Mrs Charles McKee of Cherry Lane farm entertained Emerson Kensington members at her home on Thursday. An elaborate four course dinner was served with assistance from Mrs Lemuel McQuiston and Mrs John McFern. Afternoon hours featured music and fancy work as diversions with many ladies listed among the covers.

Charles McKee Cherry Lane Farm Emerson Kensington Lemuel McQuiston John McFern Isaac Sage John McQuiston Alex McConahy William Geiger William Smith Twila

Mrs Hurn Hosts G A T Ken sington for Evening

Mrs. George Hurn of Galbraith avenue entertained the G A T Ken sington Thursday evening. Music and sewing were diversions and Mrs. John McDonald assisted with the refreshments. In one week Mrs. George McFarland of Arlington avenue will entertain.

George Hurn Galbraith Avenue G. A. T. Kensington John McDonald George McFarland Arlington Avenue

Bunting Flags in Various Sizes and Colors Advertised

Unmounted fast color cotton bunting flags offered in 8x5 feet at 1.00 and 5x8 feet at 1.75. Large wool bunting flags with sewn on stars made to government regulations ranging from 3x5 feet to 8x feet, priced 3.25 to 6.50. Tri color bunting for yard decor listed with size 61 4.

Craig Family Returns From Yale Commencement

Mr and Mrs Joe L Craig and their daughter Margaret Craig of Lincoln Avenue have returned from New Haven Connecticut where they attended commencement at Yale University. Their son Earl Craig, a student there, accompanied them home.

Rgaret Craig Lincoln Avenue New Haven

New Neckwear and Collars Arrive at Low Prices

The shop offers new jabot voile collars at 25c and organdie collars in late shapes at 2c and 5c. White organdie sailor collars with lace edge cost 50c, white flannel coat sets 50c, net and cream fichus and collars $1. Silk and silk crepe de chine windsors 75c and 50c. Plenty of scarlet in stock.

Mrs Robertson Hosts Idlewile Ken Singston Tea

Mrs James Robertson of Cherry street entertained the Idlewile Ken sington Thursday afternoon with sewing and refreshments. In two weeks Mrs Roy A Thompson of Cherry street will entertain.

James Robertson Cherry Street Idlewile Kensington Roy A Thompson

Oak Leaf Kensington Elects New Officers

Mrs Lyda McKinney hosted on Andrew Street as Oak Leaf Kensington held elections updating officers. President Mrs Margaret Shaner, Vice President Mrs Martha Mc Dennis, Treasurer Mrs Margaret Harkless, Assistant Mrs Catherine Quinn, Secretary Mrs Ella Parks, Pianist Mrs Edna Hammond, Press Agent Mrs Goldie Humble. Favors awarded to Mrs Martha McDennis Mrs Nettie Marshall Mrs Susie Hall and Mrs Harkless. In two weeks Mrs McDennis of Shenango Street will entertain.

Lyda McKinney Andrew Street Oak Leaf

Aiken Hosts Un Expeced Club Dinner and Cards

Mr and Mrs R K Aiken of Highland avenue entertained the Un expected club Thursday evening with a nicely appointed dinner followed by card games in which the favors were awarded to Mr and Mrs Joseph Simpson.

R. K. Aiken Highland Avenue Joseph Simpson

Silk gloves restocked at 58c a pair for tomorrow

Store reports yesterday’s Silk Gloves shipment arrived, leaving ample stock for tomorrow’s sale. Women’s two button white silk gloves are described as very good quality and priced at 58 cents per pair.

Picnic Tonight by Twentieth Century Bible Class

The Twentieth Century Bible class plans a park picnic this evening at 6 30. Members will gather for the event and share fellowship outdoors.

Twentieth Century Bible Class

Outing and Motor Hats for the Fourth

Chic smart shapes in women's and misses' hats for all occasions on the Fourth. Motor Hats, Sports Hats, jaunt traveling hats in satins silks and wash fabrics plain colors combinations and awning stripes. BOs 1.00 1.50 to 2.50. Boys white wash hats new shipment 50c.

Palm Beach

Miss Huella Cochran Returns From Indiana Visit

Miss Huella Cochran and her aunt Mrs. Rebecca Cochran and Mrs. Harry Kiser visited Indiana Pa for a week as guests of R. C. Orr and family. Kathalen Orr joined them to New Castle and will stay two weeks as Miss Cochran’s guest. They attended Centenial exercises in Indiana last week.

Huella Cochran Rebecca Cochran Harry Kiser Indiana R. C. Orr Kathalen Orr New Castle Miss Cochran

Hutchinson Street Hostess Adds Sewing and Refreshments

Mrs. John F. Corbett of Hutchinson street entertained the Cousant club Thursday afternoon with sewing and refreshments. In two weeks Mrs. Carl Kahrer will be hostess.

John F. Corbett Hutchinson Street Cousant Club Carl Kahrer

North Dakota Teacher Mrs Miller Visits Shenango After Long Absence

Mrs. Alice Hennon Miller of North Dakota visits her mother Mrs. Ellen Hennon in Shenango township after an unexpected return following a lengthy city stay. Miller formerly taught in Lawrence County schools and is well known locally.

Alice Hennon Miller North Dakota Ellen Hennon Shenango Township Miller Lawrence County

Treadwell Queen Esther Circle Breakfast at the Park

The Treadwell Queen Esther Circle held a Thursday breakfast at the park with 18 members present. A delicious menu was served and the morning passed informally.

Treadwell Queen Esther Circle

Quiet Thursday Wedding In St Paul Lutheran Church

Miss Elizabeth M Houston became the bride of Fred C Timm in a 3 50 PM ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev W C Miller officiating. They were attended by the groom’s brother and sister Mr and Mrs J Morgan. They left for Cleveland and Detroit after the ceremony and will reside here upon return.

Elizabeth M. Houston Fred C. Timm St. Paul’s Lutheran Church W. C. Miller J. Morgan

Picnic Essentials: Thermos Bottles and Sets for Outdoor Use

Advertises thermos bottles in pint and quart sizes with prices 5c and 1.85. Also promotes combination picnic sets with 25 articles, waxed paper bundles, and palm leaf fans at 5c for two.

Palm Leaf

Basket Picnic Honors Mrs Gardner and Family

Mrs Taylor Andrews hosted a basket picnic on June 27 in honor of Mrs Charles Gardner and family. The day featured informal music and games.

Taylor Andrews Charles Gardner

Mrs Snow family leaves Lincoln for Pittsburg home

Mrs. L. B. Snow and her young daughter have extended their visit with Mrs. Snow’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haney on Lincoln avenue and have moved to Pittsburg. Miss Carolyn Haney accompanied them and will return home today then join her parents to spend the Fourth in the Snow residence in Pittsburg.

W J Downs Reunion at Cascade Park

The W. J. Downs reunion is slated for Cascade Park. Misses Helen Zehner and Ora Zehner entertain the E. E. girls at the gathering.

W. J. Downs Cascade Park Helen and Ora Zehner

Miss Lezzetta Wheale Hosts P A G Club Evening

Miss Lezzetta Wheale of Boyles Avenue entertained the P A G club Thursday evening with music games and refreshments assisted by Miss Ethel Parker.

Lezzetta Wheale Boyles Avenue P. A. G. Club Ethel Parker

Miss Margaret McConahy Returns Home for Summer

Miss Margaret McConahy, who has been teaching in Carrick, is home to spend the summer with her sister Mrs. D. C. Lindley of Hazelcroft Avenue.

Margaret McConahy Carrick D. C. Lindley Hazelcroft Avenue

Fulkierson and Height to Wed in Covington Monday

The wedding of Maurice C. Fulkierson and Miss Charlotte E. Height is set for Monday evening in the First Methodist church of Covington. They plan to reside in Covington after the ceremony.

Maurice C. Fulkierson Charlotte E. Height T. J. Height Covington First Methodist

Entertain Classes At The Pines Shenango Twp

Miss Edith Dean and Mrs. Abe Kildoo of Central Christian church entertained Bible school classes Thursday at The Pines in Shenango township. Bathing and athletic sports were enjoyed and a noon dinner was served. Forty one guests attended.

Edith Dean Abe Kildoo Central Christian Church the Pines Shenango Township

House Dresses and Aprons Offer Bargains

Readily priced house dresses at 95 cents feature moskeag gingham stripes and plain colors. Also advertised are coverall aprons in light prints at 58 cents and middy blouses white and color trimmed at 58 cents, with the basement location noted.

Picnic at the park yields sewing and breakfast plans

The M. M. Circle enjoyed a Wednesday picnic at the park with covers laid for 11. Sewing provided the afternoon’s diversion and plans were made for an upcoming breakfast.

M. M. Circle

Bags and Suit Cases for the Exodus

Going away over the Fourth you will want a new bag or suit case. Good styles at moderate prices. Fibre Suit Cases priced $1.00 and $1.50. Karatol and Matting Suit Cases $1.50 to $3.50. Genuine Karatol Traveling Bags $1.95. Leather Bags range from $5.00 to $13.50.

School Board Meets Monday This Week

The school board will convene Monday evening according to Clerk Hugh Marquis. Alex McConahy resigns as a patrolman for the steel company and joins Crowl Brothers garage. Miss Ella Ruth Smith of Fairmont avenue travels to Conneaut Lake for a short stay.

Hugh Marquis Alex McConahy Steel Company Crowl Brothers Ella Ruth Smith Fairmont Avenue Conneaut Lake

Misses Elizabeth and Edna Smith Headed to Far Rockaway Beach

Seashore residents Miss Elizabeth Smith and Miss Edna Smith of Wallace avenue leave tonight for Far Rockaway Beach Long Island to be guests of Miss Muriel Bopp. Their parents Mr and Mrs BE L Smith depart Saturday for a three weeks trip to California.

Seashore Elizabeth Edna Smith Wallace Avenue Far Rockaway Beach Long Island Muriel Bopp BE. L. Smith California

Miss Maude Kennedy Returns Home From Philadelphia

Miss Maude Kennedy of Pearson Street has returned from Philadelphia where she has been attending school.

Bathing Suits For Women Sold At Varying Prices

Women’s black jersey and white trimmed one piece bathing suits offered in several prices. Prices range from 50 cents to 150 dollars, with selections in white trim and solid black options available.

Lawn Social for Trinity Church Benefit

A lawn social benefits Trinity Church at the corner of Falls and Highland on Saturday July 1. Ice cream strawberries and cake will be served for 15 cents.

Trinity Church Corner Falls Highland Avenue

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Annette Kellerman Bathing Caps Sporting Department Metzler’ S Eastman Mather Bros. CO Victor Records E. Washington St Mrs. Thornton Kelly-Covert B&h Idlewile Habitai Sea Island Breakfast Pittsburg Brown Hamilton Go
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