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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

Page

27

Club Women Enjoy Afternoon Tea in New Castile

The Women’s Club of New Castile held a Musical Tea at Mrs. Howard Kirk’s Moody avenue home. President Mrs. Kirk led a business meeting with annual reports from committee chairmen. The program featured Miss Iva Mayberry, the Lewis sisters, Miss Griffith, Helen Ewing, and Blodwen Lewis with Mrs. Winifred Lewis Scott. refreshments were provided by the tea and social committees and assisted by the executive board.

Women’s Club of New Castile Howard Kirk Moody Avenue Kirk F. F. Urey J. J. Fisher Iva Mayberry Lewis Sisters Miss Griffith Helen Ewing Blodwen Lewis Winifred Lewis Scott David H. Long E. E. Leavy George Winter George Long William Underwood Robert Garland H. E. Bleakley W. J. Offutt Sara Newell W. K. Hugus W. H. Hanger Maude Elder Marcus Feutchwanger Sarah Newell

Guest Day Observed at Circle of '91 Closing Meeting

The Circle of '91 held a guest day at the closing meeting at Mrs. W. E. Porter’s Wallace avenue home Monday afternoon. About 50 attended and a prominent actor or actress was named during roll call. A special musical program featured Miss Blowden Lewis, Mrs. D. Duff Scott, and Miss Helen Ewing. A playlet The Eternal Triangle was staged by Mrs. J. Lee McFate, Mrs. W. L. Beal, and Mrs. W. W. Fielding. Regular meetings resume in September.

W. E. Porter Wallace Avenue Blowden Lewis D. Duff Scott Helen Ewing J. Lee McFate W. L. Beal W. W. Fielding

Piffer Family Host A Pleasant New Wilmington Party

About 60 friends of Mr and Mrs Fred Piffer and their daughter traveled from New Wilmington to the Piffer home where an enjoyable evening featured vocal and instrumental music and games. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Miss Edith Piffer and Miss Helen Hughes.

Fred Piffer New Wilmington Edith Piffer Helen Hughes

For Rent Third Floor Apartment at 327 E Park Avenue

For Rent a third floor apartment with a finished glass porch on the second floor. Front entrance provides two bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and bath. Porch has electric sockets and gas connections. New unit ready for occupancy June 1 at 327 E Park Avenue. Inquire at local contact.

E. Park Avenue

Present Playset At Club Meeting

Miss Adeline Marshall hosted The Reading Circle for their last season meeting at her Hazelcroft Avenue home. Forty two members attended as a modern play was announced, a report from the program committee was given, and annual secretary and treasurer reports were read. A clever playlet titled For Distinguished Service was performed by Mrs. Wayne Stitzinger Miss Edith Moore and Mrs. R H MacFetridge. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by the hostess assisted by Mrs. R J Robison and Mrs S S Emery.

Adeline Marshall Reading Circle Hazelcroft Avenue Dell Davidson Wayne Stitzinger Edith Moore R. H. MacFetridge R. J. Robison 8S. P. Emery

Alegre club honors at Mrs Gallaher's home

Mrs William Gallaher hosted the Alegre club at her Pearson street home Monday evening in honor of Miss Metty Shirk the June bride elect and Mrs Frank Gilkey a recent bride. Miss Anna Sweeney won a prize and guests received gifts. Dining room refreshments followed with bridal place cards and American Beauty roses as a centerpiece. Special guests included Mrs A D Hawthorne of Butler Pa and Miss Anna Sweeney.

William Gallaher The Alegre Club Pearson Street Metty Shirk Frank Gilkey Anna Sweeney American Beauty Roses A. D. Hawthorne Butler, Fa Anna Sweeneey

Gilliland Taylor Wedding Sets June Date

Miss Mayme Gilliland of Pulaski announces her engagement and June 25 wedding to Francis M. Taylor of Youngstown. The luncheon honoring Miss Dorothy Stewart's birthday served as the reveal. Bridesmaid Dorothy Stewart and best man Gordon Garrett were named with wedding bells marking each place.

Mayme Gilliland H. K. Gilliland Pulaski Francis M. Taylor Frank Taylor Youngstown Ohio Miss Gilliland Dorothy Stewart West Middlesex Gordon Garrett

Local Club Listings On Etna and Nearby Streets

Community clubs include H. B. Club with Mrs. John OBrien on Etna street B A W Club with Mrs Dan Garrie on Pennsylvania avenue G K W Club led by Mrs John Staley Meyer avenue Unexpected Club hosted by Mr and Mrs James T Ray Wallace avenue Council of Jewish Women at Leg ion Home J M Club with Mrs Russell Rhodes Crawford avenue Friendship Club with Mrs DeLillo East Reynolds street E O T A Club with Mrs George Hurn Galbreath avenue New Castle Hospital Guild headed by Mrs James O Laughlin West Washington street E S T A Club with Mrs William Hodgkinson Wildwood avenue

H. B John O'Brian Etna Street Dan Garriety Pennsylvania Avenue John Staley Meyer Avenue Unexpected James T. Ray Wallace Avenue Council of Jewish Women Legion Home J. M Russell Rhodes Crawford Avenue Friendship Club DeLillo East Reynolds Street George Hurn Galbreath Avenue New Castle

Mrs Davis and Miss Taylor Return From Oberland Visit

Mrs Homer B Davis of Epworth street and Miss Charlotte Taylor a Musical Institute student in Pittsburgh returned from Oberland Ohio where they were weekend guests of Miss Lucile Davis. They also visited Prof Upton at the Conservatory of Music.

Homer B. Davis Epworth Street Charlotte Taylor Musical Institute of Pittsburgh Heve Oberland, O Lucile Davis Prof. Upton the Conseratory of Music

Miss Parker Hosts Jeanette Club at Boyles Avenue

Miss Georgia Parker entertained the Jeanette Club at her home on Boyles avenue Saturday afternoon. Games and contests provided chief amusement and a dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Parker.

Georgia Parker Jeanette Club Boyles Avenue

Open recital by Wednesday Morning Musical Club draws praise

The Wednesday Morning Musical Club held its annual open recital at the First Presbyterian church auditorium on Monday evening. Andrew and Edina Setter showcased musical unity beyond technique while John Paton impressed with the Song of India. Chorus, directed by Paul Browne Patterson, delivered strong performance with accompanists Mrs. Paul Browne Patterson Mrs. Paul Welsh and Mrs. J. M. Pyle assisting.

First Presbyterian Church Paul Browne Patterson Paul Welsh J. M. Pyle

Senior-Junior Dance Moved To June 1 At Waldorf

The annual Senior-Junior dance now occurs Monday evening June 1 at the Waldorf dance hall. The Senior committee leads arrangements and plans to make the final party a success.

Waldorf Dance Hall

Eleanor Harper earns recognition at Northwestern University

Miss Eleanor Harper daughter of Mr and Mrs E F G Harper studies at the Northwestern University school of speech. She led sorority circus activities directed Trysting Place a lecture recital chaired May Pageant costume committee and starred in a recent play She will graduate on June 17.

Eleanor Harper E. F. G. Harper Northwestern University

Mrs McKeever Hosts Luncheon for Sister in Pittsburgh

Mrs. Jack McKeever of Delaware avenue entertained N. T. Club members at a one o clock luncheon for her sister Mrs. L A Snyder of Pittsburgh. Nine covers were set with aides Mrs. Carl Seward and Mrs. William Mort. Music and chat followed. Regular meeting on June 1 will be with Mrs. Ben Bartsch on East Washington street.

Jack McKeever Delaware Avenue N. T. Club L. A. Snyder Pittsburgh Carl Seward William Mort Ben Bartsch East Washington Street

G G G Club Holds Meeting At Miss Kelly Home

Members of the G G G Club met at Miss Margaret Kelly’s home on Youngstown Road Monday evening. Miss Elizabeth Lowery won the evening’s prize and refreshments were served. Hostess and mother Mrs W E Kelly assisted. In two weeks Misses Annabell and Catherine Lowery will entertain.

G. G. G. Club Margaret Kelly Youngstown Road Elizabeth Lowery W. E. Kelly Annabell Catherine Lowery

Dance class reception at K P Hall for Miss Fairgrieve

Miss Fairgrieve hosted a Saturday afternoon reception for her dancing class in the K P Hall. Twenty four attendees enjoyed dancing and music then gathered at Cascade Park for amusements with refreshments served later.

Baker Family Reunion Set for May 30 at Stop 30

Descendants of the Baker family announce their annual reunion to be held on Saturday May 30 at the home of Joseph A Blue located at Stop 30 on the Youngstown line.

Baker Joseph A. Blue Youngstown

Rainbow Club Meeting Postponed With Mrs Evans

The Rainbow club meeting with Mrs Thomas Evans of Reisstret Friday evening has been postponed for one week.

Rainbow Club Thomas Evans Reisstret

Marriage License Granted in Sharon for Emma Smith and Harry Stewart

A marriage license was issued in Sharon Pennsylvania to Miss Emma B. Smith of East Washington Street and Harry E. Stewart of County Line Street.

Sharon, Pa Emma B. Smith East Washington Street Harry E. Stewart County Line Street

West Side Euchre Night At K of C Home

West Side club members plan an euchre party at the K of C Home on Saturday evening May 20 for all members and their friends.

West Side Club K. of C

Circle Meeting With Mrs Pence On Butz Street

K T G Circle members will meet Thursday evening with Mrs H A Pence at Butz Street.

K. T. G. Circle H. A. Pence Butz Street

Mrs John O'Brien Hosts H B Club Gathering

Mrs John O'Brien of Etna Street will entertain the H B Club associates at her home Wednesday evening. The event invites members to share conversation and refreshments in a social house setting.

John O’brien Etna _ street H. B. Club

Mrs Elizabeth Panzarilla Hosts Jolly Dozen Event

Mrs Elizabeth Panzarilla of Friendship street will entertain the Jolly Dozen at her home Wednesday afternoon.

Elizabeth Panzarilla Friendship Street

Mrs Dan Garrity Hosts B A W Club on Wednesday

Mrs Dan Garrity of Pennsylvania Avenue will entertain the B A W Club members on Wednesday evening instead of Thursday.

Dan Garrity Pennsylvania Avenue B. A. W. Club

Grand Opening at Ideal Park Neshannock Falls

May 30 marks the opening of Ideal Park at Neshannock Falls with a grand picnic grounds and summer resort. A large pavilion hosts round and square dancing in the evening for Local 25214.

Ideal Park Neshannock Falls

Religious Circle Notices From Local Church Activities

The Willing Workers class of First Congregational meets Thursday evening at Mrs Daniel Richards home Winslow Avenue. Woman's Relief Corps members meet Wednesday at 2 PM in their hall then attend the funeral services for James A Gardner at Second United Presbyterian Church.

First Congregational First Congregational Church Daniel Richards Winslow Avenue Woman's Relief Corps James A. Gardner Second United Presbyterian Church

Memorial Address at Sons of Veterans Auxiliary

Rev C J Baker of Grace Methodist delivered the memorial address Monday at the Sons of Veterans auxiliary meeting. The group will meet again in two weeks at the Sons of Veterans hall.

C. J. Baker Grace Methodist Church Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Sons of Veterans Hall

Community News Highlights From Croton Methodist Meeting

Members of the Rooster class and Croton avenue Methodist Sunday school enjoyed a regular meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Smith with a pie social planned for Tuesday evening June 2. Special guests included Mrs David Reed of Brookville Pennsylvania and Mrs Theodore Deitrick of LaPorte Indiana. Other items note visits, births, and travels of local residents including Dr Loyal Wilson attending a national convention in Atlantic City and Edward Canby visiting relatives while preparing for medical training.

Croton Avenue Edward Smith Frank Beck David Reed Brookville Theodore Deitrick LaPorte Ind Clarencee Pyle Smith William H. Beck David Roberts Morgan Block East Reynolds Street Lou Northrup Youngstown Charles Wetmore Meyer Avenue Edward McCreary West Washington Street Ruth Eileen Dora Randall the Harbor Chas. Morrow Glendale W. Va George Walker Betty Edward Canby Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Ralph Campbell Grant Street Canby Jefferson Carlisle Medical Officers Training Camp

Meeting Notice for Women’s Missionary Section Seven

Section seven of the Women’s Missionary Society at the First Baptist Church will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marker, located at 416 Winter Lodge.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Mra. Ea

First Baptist Church Section Two to Meet

Section two of the First Baptist church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. W Reimold at 27 Smithfield Street.

First Baptist Church J. W Reimold Smithfield Street

G. A. R. Ladies Meet Then Attend Gardner Funeral

The Ladies of the G. A. R. gather at 1 PM in their hall for their regular meeting and proceed to attend the funeral of James A. Gardner at 2 30 PM.

James A. Gardner

Personal News From Lyndal Street and Nearby Families

Mrs John Blight of Lyndal street is slightly improved. Richard Gwilym Jr of Lyndal street returns from Pittsburgh visit and stays with his parents Mr and Mrs Ira Rhodes on Croton avenue. Mrs Dates Hadley of Niles, Ohio finishes visit with Mr and Mrs W H Davies of Garfield avenue. Mrs Theodore Deitrick of La (text incomplete)

John Blight Lyndal Street Richard Gwilym, Jr Pittsburgh David Reed Brookville, Pa Ira Rhodes Croton Avenue Dates Hadley Niles, C W. H. Davies Garfield Avenue

Heart of the Siren at Penn theatre stars Tearle and LaMarr

The Penn theatre in New Castle shows Heart of the Siren today and tomorrow with Conway Tearle and Barbara LaMarr in a celebrated drama. The Nevins Mayo duo provides a top humor sketch, while His Supreme Moment debuts Thursday alongside the Million Dollar Grand Theatre release in Pittsburgh.

Penn Theatre New Castle Conway Tearle Barbara LaMarr Tearle Nevins-Mayo Penn

Hughes denies aiding miners fight in legal case

International News Service reports Charles Evans Hughes denied volunteering to aid the United Mine Workers in the West Virginia non union coal field injunction fight. Hughes said he had no information on the matter and was vacationing at Pomander Gate in Bermuda.

International News Service Hamilton Bermuda Charles Evans Hughes United Mine Workers William E. Baker West Virginia Wheeling Hughes Hughe Pomander Gate

Paul Volkovitch Arrested After Disorderly Conduct

Paul Volkovitch, a frequent visitor to the police station, is again in custody after last night’s arrest on his wife’s complaint. He was drinking and acting disorderly and refused to work to support his family. He will work for the city for a few days until he gets per it might be worse.

Paul Volkovitch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oberland Metzlers Washington Street Andrew Setter Edina Setter John Paton India Baker Reunion Euchre Party Forte, Ind Sherman Kitson Lorain Avenue William Gordon Mrs. J. N. Euwer Los Angeles Harry Euwer Daniel Campbell Marjory Dellingham Washington Mrs. Campbell Bethany Lodge Bethay Lodge Ladies Orage Lodge McGoun Hall Theodore Deitrick of Siren LaMarr-Tearle Negri Jack Gerson North Mercer Street Penn Theater Bldg Gerson Arrow Clothes Shop Washington ST Newcastle Clark and Mackie New Castle and Beaver Falls
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