90th Birthday Reception Honors Mrs Rebecca Clark
Mrs Rebecca Clark of North Jefferson street celebrated her 90th birthday with an informal reception at home. Her sons J M Clark W D Clark G M Clark of this city and Philo B Clark of Portsmouth joined relatives and friends. Dr Scott Hershey offered remarks and a poem. Born March 30 1818 in Plaingrove township she is the widow of Thomas M Clark and has lived in the city since 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Clark
North Jefferson Street
J. M. Clark
W. D. Clark
G. M. Clark
Philo
Clark
Scott F. Hershey
Rebecca McCune
Plaingrove Township
Thomas M. Clark
Farewell Dinner and Surprise for Dunn Family
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Yoho hosted a farewell dinner for Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Dunn and family prior to their move to Warren Ohio. More than 100 Fourth Presbyterian members attended the surprise event with music and recitations. Rev. McConnell presented silverware to the Dunns and a silver manicure set to Miss Florence Dunn as thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Yoho
Terrace Avenue
G. F. Dunn
Warren, O
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Yoho
W. G. McConnell
Beonish
Gertrude Hughes
Josephs
Annual thank offering meeting at First Methodist
The annual thank offering meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church will be held Friday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at Mrs. J. C. Norris's home on West Washington street. Members and friends are invited. Mrs. Richardson of Grove City, district secretary, will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. C. Norris
West
Washington Street
Richardson
Grove City
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Reading Circle Meeting
The Paul Lawrence Dunbar Reading Circle met Monday at West Falls street host Mrs. Francis Williams. Members discussed domestic science culinary laundry and sewing. Mrs. Margaret Streets will host at Green street on April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Francis Williams
West Falls Street
Margaret Streets
Green Street
Fisher Family Plans Summer Tour to Toledo and Put in Bay
Mr and Mrs J H Fisher of East Street prepare for a summer away. They will depart with their daughters for Toledo to stay a month and then proceed to Put in Bay on Lake Erie for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fisher
East Street
City
Toledo
Putin Bay
Lake Erie
Free Textbook Bill Attacked by Youngstown Pastor
From St. Columba's church in Youngstown the pastor denounces the Ohio measure to provide free textbooks for all state schools. The pulpit sermon frames the bill as government overreach and a burden on taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Columbia's Church
Youngstown
Ohio
Hanna's Green Seal Paint for Sale
New Castle Hardware Co offers Hanna's Green Seal Paint for purchase. Contact store for stock, pricing, and availability details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
New Castle Hardware Co
Local Social Events Announced by Residents
Miss Flossie Armstrong hosts a Sunday school class for Miss Clara Hoye a bride elect. Mrs William F Moody hosts an afternoon card party for Miss Jean Norris. The Wednesday Morning Musical club meets at First Baptist Church with Mrs B E Sankey as hostess. The Current Events circle meets with Mrs J P Caldwell. Miss Ann Boalich entertains the Social club. Mrs Lee R Gordon hosts the Afternoon Whist club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Armstrong
Neshannock Avenue
Clara Hoye
William F. Moody
Delaware Avenue
Jean Norris
First Baptist Church
B. E. Sankey
J. P. Caldwell
Emerson Street
Ann Boalich
High Street
Lee R. Gordon
North Mercer Street
Boyd School Scholars Gather At Teacher Houks Home
In Wampum the Boyd school scholars met near the schoolhouse and walked to their teacher John M. Houks home for an evening of games and a fine lunch. They left late at night reporting a very pleasant occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum
Boyd School
John M. Houk
Prize Winners at Spoonclub Euchre Night
Miss Jean Norris Mrs Quincey Mc Bride and James Harry Mills and James T Ray won prizes at Spoonclub Monday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs John E Norris of Neshannock avenue. Eight tables hosted six hand euchre with a reflection served at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Norris
Quincey McBride
James Harry Mills
James T. Ray
John E. Norris
Neshannock Avenue
Norfolk Groom Oscar Witherspoon Weds Miss Ethel Brashear
Local friends learn Oscar Witherspoon formerly of this city and Miss Ethel Brashear of Braddock were united in marriage in a ceremony conducted by Rev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Witherspoon
Norfolk
Ethel Brashear
Braddock
Starr and Mr Witherspoon Tied to Cumberland M E Church
Starr of the Cumberland M. E. church is noted. Mr. Witherspoon, formerly living with his sister Mrs. W. A. Evans of the Seventh ward now Harbor Bridge, is employed as cashier for the Cudahy Packing company of Norfolk.
Book Club Meeting in Pittsburg Honored Mrs Ow
Mrs Ow of Pittsburg presided as hostess Mrs Benjamin Belsel of Wallace avenue entertained the Book club Monday afternoon. The diversion was 500 and at the close the books were exchanged. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be with Mrs W W Eichbaum of North Jefferson street next Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ow
Pittsburg
Benjamin Belsel
Wallace Avenue
W. W. Eichbaum
North Jefferson Street
Current Events Club Plans Next Meeting at Lincoln Avenue
Members of the Current Events club met at Mrs. William G. Dunn residence on East Street for an enjoyable session. They discussed topics and scheduled the next gathering with Mrs. John C. Dwyer on Lincoln Avenue in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Dunn
East Street
John C. Dwyer
Lincoln Avenue
Royal Neighbors Meeting Sets Next Session in K of P Hall
Business and pleasure mixed at the Royal Neighbors meeting in the K of P hall Monday evening. Much business was transacted and the next gathering is planned for the same location in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Entertaining Monday Evening Social Function Noted
Numbered among the most delightful social functions of Monday evening was the entertainment of a distinguished gathering. The event showcased refined conversation, music, and refreshments, drawing notable society figures and local residents alike to a scene of gracious hospitality.
Monday Night Card Club Plans Two Week Meeting
The Monday Night Card club hosted by Miss Stella Foulke on Lincoln avenue enjoyed a 500 draw with no prizes and a choice collation. Mr. and Mrs Cassius Finney of West Grant street will entertain the club in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Foulke
Lincoln Avenue
Cassius Finney
West Grant Street
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Leahy On Chestnut Street
In honor of her birthday anniversary Mrs Martin Leahy of Chestnut Street received a pleasant surprise Monday evening. Guests were congenial and enjoyed the evening at the hostess's home with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
P. V. Williams
South Mill Street
Hazel Williams
W. F. Gardner
Wallace Avenue
Miss Grace Gardner
Ralph Gardner
Merry Widow
Gardner
Gladys Kelley
Ruth Mossman
Richard Ramsey
Grove City College
Averil Norton
Mars
M. J. Fultz
F. L. Kelley
Charles Mossman
Martin Leahy
Chestnut Street
Reception Invites Teachers of Croton and Oak Street Schools
The Lawrence County L T L invites teachers from Croton Avenue and Oak Street schools to a reception at Rev and Mrs C W Foulke home on Croton Avenue next Monday evening April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Croton Avenue
Oak Street
C. W. Foulke
Local Social Event Admirers Name Attendees At Pedro
At the pedro hosted by Mrs. J. B. Trimmer of Youngstown ladies favored the event with Mrs. Blanche Phelps, Mrs. Edward Emery, and Mrs. McBride of New Castle among the attendees on Saturday afternoon.
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Pedro
J. B. Trimmer
Youngstown
Favors
Blanche Phelps
Edward Emery
McBride
New Castle
Monday Night Dance Draws Out-of-Town Visitors
A Monday night event at Peerless hall attracted many visitors from outside the town. The dance featured excellent music and a congenial crowd, making for a lively social evening.
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Peerless Hall
McClaren's Millinery Ad Figures Tuesday Push
An ad for McClaren's Millinery promotes a Tuesday event dated March 1 1868 with attention to contemporary fashion offerings and store hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClaren’s
YWCTU Monthly Meeting Set For Pittsburg Street Home
The regular monthly meeting of the Y W C T U is planned for this Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Miss Gertrude Sharp on Pittsburg street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Sharp
Pittsburg Street
Dangerous Play Blasts Finger Loss for Youngstown Man
James Sturgeon of Youngstown suffered the loss of three fingers while handling dynamite caps during a dangerous play activity yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sturgeon
Youngstown
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Buwers’ Store
Euwers
Biles
E. Washington St
New York
Maire Petti
Lisle
Coats
White
Philadelphia
GLOBE
East Washington Street
New Castle, PA
Brashear-Witherspoon
Paisley
W. C. Rittiger
Music Sypher’s Orchestra
Book Club
Current Events Circle
Royal Neighbors
Card Club
Rice’'S
Rice'’S
James Whippo
Bell Phone
Owens Studio
Washington St
Messrs. Freeman and
Marks
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