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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1933
Page
27
Despite warm weather the New Castle Field Club hosted a Thursday evening bridge party for members. Games began at 8 30 with prizes going to Mrs R M Garland Mrs J B Matthews Philip Chambers and E A Fenton for top scores. A cooling refreshments menu followed.
Review 98 of the W. B. A. entertained its members with a ham fry at Cascade park on Friday evening at 6 30. A grove seating plan for 48, detailed by Miss Anna Patterson and others, featured decorated tables and coffee. Special guests included Miss Margaret Henry Miss Jessie Preston and Mrs Long among others. bathing and park amusements followed.
The Amerita club held a Thursday evening gathering at Summit Street hosted by Misses Amelia and Angeline Iacobucci. Prizes went to Mrs. Anthony Villani, Mrs. Rudolph Egizi, and Mrs. Nicholas Altobello after cards and music. Lunch followed with all members and one guest, Mrs. Anthony Monico of Warren, Ohio. In two weeks, Mrs. A. M. Perifano of East Washington Street will receive members.
Mrs. George Kennedy of Beckford street served as hostess for the Ki-Nu club meeting. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. Lois Arros, Mrs. Margaret Clark and Mrs. Carrie Logan. Lunch was served and a Cascade park picnic is planned for July 20.
The Daughters of Lydia of the First Presbyterian church hosted a luncheon at Cascade Park for Mrs H B Richards who will soon move from New Castle to Birmingham Alabama. The afternoon featured sewing chat and well wishes from her class associates at the social event with tables attractively decorated.
Virginia Griffith of Richelieu avenue hosted a cascade Park picnic supper for Jack Griffith’s nineteenth birthday. A crowd of friends gathered in the grove as guests were inviting to join the party, leading to a festive setup with a birthday cake and a dance program at the pavilion.
The Willing Workers class of First Congregational church enjoyed an evening at Cascade Park on Thursday with a 6 pm grove dinner for 25. Mrs Johns Turner Henry Davies Davies led decorations and contests followed by prizes to Mrs Fowler and Mrs Price. Plans for a July meeting at Cascade were set with Mrs Davies leading.
The last summer meeting of the G. W. Club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Ethel Haymond's Beckford street home. Five hundred was in play with prizes awarded to Mrs. Catherine Flynn, Mrs. Irene Hill, and Mrs. Don Miller. Guest Mrs. Sadie Arrow received a guest prize, and hostess Mrs. Ethel Haymond was assisted by Mrs. Frank Hill in serving refreshments.
East Brook High held an alumni picnic with about 75 guests at 7 o clock and a plentiful menu. Kenneth Kennedy was named president, Glenn Patterson vice president, Mrs Betty McKee secretary, Garlo Shaw recording secretary, Thomas Davis treasurer. The group voted to hold the 1934 event on the last Thursday in June and enjoyed a program of days of yore with dancing. Committee credits went to Walter McKee, Kenneth Kennedy, Mildred Sargeant, Garlo Shaw and Everett McCreary.
Mrs. C D Updegraff on Moody avenue hosted the Minerva club and guest Mrs Harold Hadsell for a porch party Thursday evening. Cards yielded prizes to Mrs Frank Robinson and Mrs Alfred Sadler. A supper was served and plans were made to meet again in two weeks at a to be decided location.
The Second United Presbyterian church group gathered at Cascade Park on Thursday evening with seating for sixty members and families. After a supper, Mrs. Richard Hill led games and prizes were awarded. Men played a ball game and park amusements provided entertainment. This was the last meeting until September.
Mrs Charlies Gardner of East Brook hosted the Jolly Twelve Club Thursday at her sister Mrs H B McConnell's Round Street home. Cards dominated the evening with trophies awarded to Mrs George Jones and pet Frank Meyers. The group will meet in two weeks at Mrs Charles Riney's Superior Street home.
Thursday evening marked the Moonlight 500 Club gathering at Mrs. Francis H. Johnson residence on Allen street. Winners of the card prizes were Mrs. Harry Leathers and Mrs. John ston. Plans were made for a second meeting in two weeks with Mrs. Ben Black hosting at her daughter Mrs. Harold Mc Bride’s home on West Sheridan avenue.
Mrs. Harry Miller of Ellwood City entertained in honor of her daughter Opal Marie eleven with gifts and a late evening lunch, following a reception at the coal region home.
The Schweikert family annual reunion planned for July 4 at the Lawrence Denny Farm on Sheep Hill has been postponed indefinitely due to a serious family illness.
Union High School class of 33 stages a bake sale at New Castle Dry Goods Co on Saturday July 1 under school auspices. Proceeds support student activities and yearbook funds.
Miss Jean Remley will wed James W. Cooper of this city in late summer. Miss Remley and Mabel Smith won bridge and 500 honors. Guests were surprised with a shower of gifts arranged at a pink and white table. Hostess Miss Mary Cooper and mothers Mrs. H. T. Cooper and Mrs. Harry Remley aided.
Merritt Eldred Hoag son of Mr and Mrs W E Hoag former New Castle residents married Miss Ruth Loury daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Loury of Fort Worth Texas The ceremony took place June 24 at Southern Christian church Raleigh NC with Dr Charles Kirby officiating Attendants included Alfred Taylor Memphis Elizabeth Coleman Fort Worth Nina Butler Scottboro Ruth Keene Winter Haven Laury a graduate of Texas Christian University now pursuing dietetics at Duke Hoag a New Castle High School 1927 and Edinboro State Teachers College 1931 graduate will pursue education at Duke They will live in Franklin PA where Hoag serves as principal of Ninth Street Junior High School.
Mrs Earl Williams of East Street hosted a breakfast bridge party Thursday morning. Four small tables lined the pergola porch with abundant flowers, a hearty breakfast, and prize awards to Mrs Wilson Howe Mrs Clara Campbell and Mrs Samuel L Barnes. Piano accordion music by Thomas Lewis entertained guests. aides included Mrs June Bernard and Mrs Samuel L Barnes.
Descendants and friends of the late James and Alvira Coryea gathered at Everett McConnell home near Harlansburg on June 24 for their annual reunion. Dinner and entertainment followed with many guests attending. Officers elected for the ensuing year were Everett McConnell president George Brown vice president Alice McKissick secretary and Edward Reed treasurer. A committee to plan the 1934 event includes Thomas Coryea and Ida McConnell.
The annual reunion of the late John G. Reynolds family will be held on July 4 at the home of D. L. Heckathorne on the Mercer road.
The third annual reunion of the descendants of G. Lafayette Heno is set for July 4 at Castle Beach, inviting relatives and former neighbors to gather for the holiday event.
The Baptist church related event at the Martin home featured Mrs W H Williams in a longtime service role, with Mrs David Nesbit in charge of programs. Mrs Heaton led prayer and the operatic piece Faust was performed. Mrs Williams spoke on a winter in Florida as guests enjoyed refreshments prepared by three Senior High graduates.
Mrs Josephine Kison hosted a dinner on North Mercer Street for Miss Eve Nicklin and Miss Beulah Magruder deaconesses of Croton and First Methodist churches. Tables under the trees served a picnic menu as Nicklin departs August 1 for Sheffield to oversee Ruth M Smith home and Magruder to begin deaconess work in Missouri.
Green and white tones dominated the dinner hosted by Reunited Ladies League at Mrs. Anna Nolte home on Cumberland Avenue. Dinner at 6 30 featured lawn tables, a bingo contest awarded trophies to Mrs. Chas Strong Mrs Franie Davis and Mrs Margaret Davis, with informal games after. Committee members were Mrs Anna Richards Mrs Nolte Mrs Elsie Phillips and Mrs W D Williams.
Mrs Joseph Johnson hosted the Zion Lutheran church Ladies Aid at a luncheon on Thursday at noon with 35 places. Rev J W Eckman shared insights from the Chicago synodical meeting. plans were made to hold the next gathering at Anna Hallgren Meyer's home.
Arrangements have been completed for a picnic on July 2 by the Ladies Auxiliary of St. Vitus Knights. Members will depart from the club rooms at 10:30 AM. The organizing committee includes Mrs. Helen Bongivengo, Mrs. Philomena Venditto, Mrs. Elizabeth Factor, Mrs. Anna DeFonso, Mrs. Guido, Mrs. Dora Mastern, Rose Ippolito, Sue Cioffi, Sreatae Pair, and Catherine Augustine.
M. W. Club members gathered at Cascade Park on Thursday evening for a picnic supper due to illness forcing a Wednesday cancellation. Informal diversions followed for the rest of the evening. In two weeks Mrs. Parshall of East Long Avenue will host the club at her home.
Members of the First M. E. club at Creek Park Youngstown organize an evening ride to attend a Hamburg fry. The event gathers drama enthusiasts for socializing and local entertainment.
Plans are completed for a ham burger and ham fry to be held by members of the O. E. A. Club at the Ironwood Camp of Mrs. J. P. Walters on July 12.
A Mahoning reunion set for Wednesday August 3 will feature a program in the Mahoning school assembly room followed by a Cascade Park picnic supper. Committee members include Mrs. Robert Magill Mrs. Bessie Sames Pitser John Louer Robert Sheehy Frank Barnes chair Harvey Gwin president and Ralph Wettich treasurer.
The Dorcas Society of the First Presbyterian church held its annual picnic at Cascade Park on Wednesday. A noon lunch was served around a large birthday cake for Dorothy Hayes, baked by Nellie Ringer. The event featured afternoon games and swimming, driven by the table committee Marjorie Thomas Hallie Davis and Betty Drno and the amusement committee Marilyn Pearce Wilda Stewart and Miriam Thomas. Special guests included Anne Janet Bartholomas Joyce Bassett Mollie Culliford Dorothy Truby Marjory Hunter Katherine Lois Ringer Anita Love Norma Wadlinger and Hazel Crum.
Forty friends gathered at the Johnston home in Karns City for a bridal shower honoring Mrs. Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Krah of 1021 Huey Street. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served as the evening concluded.
A class at the Loyal Band Class of the Third VU honored teacher Mrs. Anna Kildoo at her home 927 Maryland avenue with vocal selections piano duets and solos on Thursday evening. Refreshments in box luncheons were served. Mrs Mabel Waide was welcomed as a new member with guests Mrs S B Copeland and Mrs Jennie Gibson attending.
The Queen Sewing Circle members gathered Thursday afternoon on Englewood Avenue for an informal social hour and lunch served by hostess Mrs Mary Harvey assisted by Mrs Hettie Rhodes and Miss Marjorie Rhodes. A special outing is planned in two weeks at the Rhodes grove residence.
Clawson club members with husbands and families plus three special guests enjoyed a picnic at Cascade park on Thursday evening. Dinner was served at 6 30 and amusements followed. On Thursday July 27 the club will meet with Mrs W S Caskey of Mt Jackson.
A group of youths traveled to Ramblers Rest Thursday evening for a swimming party and then went to Dixie Inn. The party included Dorothy Cromie, Katherine Reynolds, Jean Kennedy, Marian Wardman, Bud Carlson, Albert Mackie, Jim Snyder, and Bob Lenning.
The Highland U. P. church women are entertained this evening at Mrs. Percy L. Craig's Lincoln avenue home. Guest of honor is Mrs. Wallace Baird of Monmouth Til, visiting Mrs. Craig.
Dr W L Campbell has returned and will be in his office in Centennial Building daily from 1 to 3 PM. Evenings by appointment. Phone 265 J.
Members of the West Side Club gathered at Mrs. J. P. Rice’s West Washington home for an informal party to lift her spirits during illness now improving. Mrs. James O Laughlin and Mrs. Festus Flynn received honors, and Mrs. Carm Fulkerson presented a gift. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ella Fields and Mrs. Mayme.
The Square Circle will end activities with a 7:30 pm meeting at the Y W C A this evening. Miss Elizabeth Littier asks that all club library books be returned then. Cascade Park hosted the second annual Square Circle picnic last Tuesday evening with forty guests. Supper in the grove featured Grace from Miss Littier and dancing and park amusements followed. Committees included Re Freshments Ida Casacchia Elizabeth Littier Helen Fisco Clara Vitale Marie Tomasella and general Anna Burgo Carmelia DeGilio Rose Daino with aid on refreshments.
Mr and Mrs John DiBernardo of Hillsville announce the birth of a daughter at Jameson Memorial hospital on June 29. Mr and Mrs Tony Panella of 12 West Lawrence Street announce the birth of a daughter on June 27.
Cardinal Troop No 7 of the Girl Scouts will hold a meeting this evening at the First Baptist church with Miss Mary Grimes in charge she recently completed leader training at Pine Grove camp.
Charles A. Khoury and Harry J. Dale were taken to the workhouse by Sheriff Frank Johnston after their conviction for conspiracy to rob the home of Cora Cunningham in Wurtemburg. The sentence was one year in the works.
The Nashville Banner notes the season brings the first cot ton blossoms to the page amid wartime tension on cotton fields. The line playfully hints at blossoms as wary, unseen players in a broader struggle affecting agriculture and the press.
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