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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
3
Comrades gather to celebrate the 65th birthday of George Moser of 75 North over street. He is a Civil War veteran, a member and post commander of Post 100 G A R, and was surprised at his home with a luncheon and war songs. Col Jackson presented a scarf pin as a token of esteem from Post 100.
Mr and Mrs Thomas W Phillips and Mr and Mrs Charles H Johnson of Highland avenue travel to Titusville for the wedding of Thomas W Phillips Jr of Butler to Alma J Sherman of Titusville. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday at 11:30 AM at the bride’s mother’s home.
Mothers of students at Lincoln and Garfield schools plan a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Charles G. Longs residence to form the Women’s Betterment League.
The mothers of all children at Central School will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at Mrs William Fielding 8 Croton Avenue to organize the Women’s Betterment League.
An 18 member male chorus sang several selections at Sunday meeting in Sharon. The music was among the best heard at the gatherings.
Members of the Current Events circle gathered at Miss Dell Davidson's home for a final meeting of the season. They scheduled a family picnic at the park next Tuesday June 2 with supper in the grove at 6 30 PM and elected Elizabeth Winter to lead the group over the summer. New officers include President Mrs J A Breckenridge Vice presidents Mrs J H Jordan and Mrs Frank G Douds Secretary Mrs Frank R Woods Treasurer Mrs H E B Golder and a flower committee of Miss Alice Richardson Mrs Bessie Green and Mrs John Butz. Governing board members are Mrs T A Kimes Mrs J C Dwyer and Mrs P J Watson.
Little Anna Thornton celebrated her fourth birthday with a party at her parents home on Highland avenue. A small group of friends enjoyed a carefree afternoon with favors, table and cake, while the boys received toy guns and the girls watches and chains.
Local residents map summer getaways to Muskoka Lake and Sparrow Lake Ontario campsites. Families from New Castle include Norris, Phillips, Young, McCracken, Ohl, Cunningham and Herron. Camps, cottages, and camping crowds dot the season with gatherings at Croton Avenue church and social events preceding departures.
New Castle lodge No 642 F and A M invites the public to a charity dance at Cascade Park on Thursday evening June 4. It aims to be one of the largest and most brilliant dances of the summer and will attract society circles. Proceeds benefit the lodge charity fund with committees appointed to run the event.
Arrangements for a picnic at the park on Thursday May 28 featured the Waunahauta club entertained by Miss Birdie Bahra of Pittsburg street. Cards and music opened a light luncheon and guests included James Sharp of Youngstown Fred Houston of Westminster College and Frank Houston of Butler.
Mrs Wilkinson of East end Pittsburg returned home after visiting Mrs W W Clendenin of North Mercer street who entertained at an informal card party Saturday evening for her guest.
The choral class of the Harlansburg Baptist church will give a concert in the church Friday evening May 29. The recital aims to showcase vocal groups and bring the congregation together for an evening of music.
At the wedding in Pittsburgh Miss Helen Chaffey Crook and Daniel Mac Auley Stevenson of Sharon Pa were united. John Stevenson brother of the groom serves as best man with ushers Greer Coolidge Philip Morse Charles E Greenfield and others in attendance.
Miss Jean Young, who has studied at The Armitage in Wayne Pennsylvania for a year, will arrive home Wednesday evening. She will be accompanied by friends who will be her guests for a few days.
Public notice by Frank G Moore of 309 West Washington Street New Castle Pa stating that he will not be responsible for or pay for any goods or merchandise bought for his wife Pearl R Moore on credit because he has provided for his wife and family.
Last night the Youngstown city council revisited its prior decision and voted to lay on the table the ordinance granting the electric company an eight year franchise, delaying a final vote.
Two residents of New Castle named George Perry and Sadie Helen Pritchet are noted in a brief local item. The notice records their names together, set in the New Castle community context.
Dr Anna Jack reports on Bible Study committees as the YWCA organizes a February 2 start for weekly classes from 7 to 8 with a 10 cent lunch at 6 30. The adult class covers Old Testament Life of Christ Apostolic period and Elective. A second Bible class for schoolgirls begins March 5 with 12 members. The cafeteria opened April 29 serving 1127 meals at 20 cents. Membership reaches 1083 with 19 active juniors. The finance drive targets 100 per member across 15 managers and three additional members.
Women of Struthers discuss establishing an old woman’s home in Mahoning County aiming to aid elderly residents. Community leaders weigh need and funding options for the proposed facility.
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