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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1925

Page

3

Dinner Party For Flappy Hour Club Members

Flappy Hour club members and their husbands were treated to a surprise chicken dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Leslie on Moore Avenue. Eighteen covers were set with cosmos and dahlias and prizes were awarded to Mrs James Speer Mrs Claude Allerton and Mrs John Wettich. A regular meeting with Miss Carrie Graham is planned for Wednesday evening October 14.

Roy Leslie Moore Avenue Leslie John Wettich James Speer Scott McCaslin Claude Allerton Carrie Graham East Street

O M K Club Opens Fall Season Meeting

Mrs. C E Fullerton hosted the O M K Club's first fall meeting with twelve members present. New officers elected include President Mrs Alex Hartman and Vice President Mrs William Andrews. Refreshments followed and the event featured music and games. Next hostess is Mrs Charles Round on October 13.

Clifford Propst Mary Andrews C. E. Fullerton Winter Avenue O. M. K. Club Alex Hartman William Andrews Lydia Pitzer Philip Reeder Charles Round Hillcrest Avenue

Local Social Evening Hosted by Miss Elizabeth Hughes

Miss Elizabeth Hughes of Galbreath Avenue hosted the H. G. L. Girls on Thursday evening at her home. Fourteen attended for games and chat with refreshments served by Mrs. Ray Gosney and Miss Bertha Sturdevant. Cut overs decorated the scene. In two weeks Miss Jeanette McConnell on Galbreath Avenue will host.

Elizabeth Hughes Galbreath Avenue Ray Gosney Bertha Sturdevant Jeanette McConnell

Lodge officers installed in Enon Valley

Mrs. Lucy Pettit of this city deputy of the Rachel Rebekah lodge and her staff installed officers of the Elwilda lodge in Enon Valley on Friday evening. A social time followed the routine lodge work and refreshments were served.

Lucy Pettit Rachel Rebekah Enon Valley Elwilda Lodge

Attractive Luncheon for Girls Club Members

Miss Margaret Sankey hosted a one o clock luncheon at the New Castle Field Club on Wallace avenue for twenty six girls. An elaborate menu and a centerpiece of garden flowers highlighted the social hour with music and chat. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.

Margaret Sankey Wallace Avenue New Castle Field Club

Mrs Vogan Hosts F G C Club Evening at Mercer Street

Mrs William P Vogan welcomed F G C club members to her North Mercer Street home Friday evening. Special guests included Miss Muriel Edmunds, Miss Margaret Vogan, Miss Katherine Ainsley and Mrs Charles Edmunds. Prize went to Mrs James Cypher. Decorations featured Hallowe en tones and hostess was aided by Mrs William Glitch. In two weeks Mrs David E Hopkins will entertain the group.

William P. Vogan F. G. C. Club North Mercer Street Muriel Edmunds Margaret Vogan Katherine Ainsley Charles Edmunds James Cypher Hallowe'en William Glitch David E. Hopkins Thorpe Street

Reading Circle and clubs meet around Highland avenues

The summary lists local clubs and organizers including Reading Circle led by Mrs. T. W. Phillips on Highland avenue, Circle of '91 run by Mrs. James Cole on Sheridan avenue, and luncheon by the Woman's Club at Highland U. P. church. Other groups include No-Kingo Club with Mrs. Chester Pauder on Court street, Semper Fidelis Club with Miss Mable Rohr on Park avenue, Cheri Ami club led by Mrs. Walter Smith on Delaware avenue, and Yucatan Club with Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Morehead on Moody avenue.

Reading Circle T. W. Phillips Highland Avenue Circle of James Cole Sheridan Avenue Woman's Club Highland U. P. Church Chester Pauder Court Street Mable Rohr Park Avenue Walter Smith Delaware Avenue Yucatan Club T. F. Morehead Moody Avenue

Monthly Hershey Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Wheeler Home

The Hershey Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church holds its monthly meeting on Monday evening October 5 at the home of Mrs William Wheeler on Sheridan Avenue. Associate hostesses include Mrs Maurice McLure Mrs Waddington Miss Gailey Mrs John Foster and Mrs McDowell. Devotions are led by Mrs Gibson and Mrs George Ball directs the discussion paper.

Hershey First Presbyterian Church William Wheeler Sheridan Avenue Maurice McLure Waddington Gailey John Foster McDowell Gibson George Ball

Delegates to Attend Federation Meeting

Mrs Charles Greer president of the Federation of Women's Clubs leads delegates to the State Federation meeting in Wilkes Barre October 6 to 8. Mrs Howard Kirk on the resolutions committee. Mrs Kirk will visit Philadelphia after the meeting with her daughter Elizabeth Kirk and son Howard Kirk Jr. both Penn students.

Charles Greer Federation of Women’s Clubs Howard Kirk Thomas Gilkey Woman’s Club Rebecca Bowden Wimodausis Wilkes- Berre Kirk

Modern 500 Club Hosts Two Tables of Play

Mrs. Carl Seward welcomed Modern 500 Club members to Edgewood avenue for two tables of play. High scores went to Mrs. Edward Fulkerson Mrs. Roy Wish and Mrs. Joseph Young with Mrs. Charles Wetmore as the sole special guest. Hostess aided by Mrs. Charles Wetmore and Mrs. Edward Wogan. In two weeks Mrs. M J Scanlon of Cherry street will host.

Carl Seward Modern 500 Club Edgewood Avenue Edward Fulkerson Roy Wish Joseph Young Charles Wetmore Edward Wogan M. J. Scanlon Cherry Street

Booster Club Hosts Social at Tem ple Avenue Home

Mrs Bell Kennedy entertained members of the Booster Club of the P H C at her Tem ple avenue residence Friday evening. Special guests were Mr and Mrs H A Sontag of Butler Pennsylvania and Mrs Byrd Laneille. The gathering followed a business meeting with Laneille and Sontag assisting in serving. The next meeting will be at Mrs A L Conn on East Washington street.

Bell Kennedy Booster Club Temple Avenue H. A. Sontag Butler, Pa Byrd Laneille A. L. Conn East Washington Street

McFarland Marries Grace Mc Donald in Wellsburg Ceremony

Announcement states Earl L. McFarland son of Mrs. Katherine Schweinsberg of Pearson street wed Grace Mc Donald of Wampum Pa The ceremony occurred in Wellsburg West Virginia on September 28 and the couple will live with the groom's mother at 504 Pearson street.

Earl L. McFarland Katherine Schweinsberg Pearson Street Grace McDonald Wampum Wellsburg W. Va

Miss Eleanore Ryan Enters Pittsburgh Nursing School

Miss Eleanore Ryan daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Ryan of Morris Street leaves for Pittsburgh to enter the South Side Hospital Training School for Nurses for professional training.

Eleanore Ryan W. J. Ryan Morris Street Pittsburgh South Side Hospital

Entre Nous Club Hosts Home Meeting and Plans Theater Trip

Members gathered at Mrs. W. Reynolds on Adams Street for social chat and music. The hostess served refreshments and the group planned a theater party in two weeks in place of the regular meeting.

Entre Nous Club

Mrs James Cole Hosts Circle of 91 Meeting

Mrs James Cole of Sheridan Avenue will entertain Circle of 91 members at her home on Monday afternoon.

James Cole Sheridan Avenue Circle of ‘91

New Castle Glee Society Meets at First Congregational

The New Castle Glee Society will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock in the First Congregational church for practice.

New Castle First Congregational Church

Health Department Committee Meets Friday Evening

The YWCA Health Department Committee met to discuss making the department more creative and democratic. It aims to engage girls in general health and corrective exercises and to involve factory workers in basketball and gym activities.

Health Department Carl Paisley Elsa Ashmore Cora E. Ritchie J. A. Perry Mary E. Tewell Park Avenue

Missionary Society Meetings Across Local Groups

Kate Hill Missionary Society meets Monday at 7 30 at Miss Esther Wagner's Oak street home. Gleaners Missionary Society meets Monday in the church with a 6 30 tureen dinner and regular meeting. Macedonia Circle meets Tuesday at 7 30 in the church. Women's Missionary Society meets Wednesday October 7 at 2 30 in the church.

Kate Hill Missionary Society Esther Wagner Oak Street Gleaners Missionary Society Macedonia Circle Women’s Missionary Society

Morehead Couple Hosts Yucatan Club Gathering

Mr and Mrs T F Morehead of Moody Avenue will entertain Yucatan Club members at their home on Monday evening.

T. F. Morehead Moody Avenue Yucatan Club

Announcements From Sumner Avenue and Nearby Families

Personal Mention reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Robinson of Sumner Avenue. It notes visits in Shaw Street by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Youngstown, Ohio with Mrs. Lydia Pitzer. Mrs. W. J. Ryan of Morris Street visits daughter Miss Betty Ryan in North Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh. Miss Eleanor Ryan leaves Morris Street for Pittsburgh to enter training at South Side Hospital.

L. A. Robinson Sumner Avenue Robert Jones Youngstown, O Lydia Pitzer Shaw Street W. J. Ryan Morris Stret Betty Ryan North Negley Avenue Fittsburgh Eleanor Ryan Morris Street Pittsburgh South Side Hospital

Life's Greatest Thrills at Liberty Theatre in New Castle

International Newsreel presents Life's Greatest Thrills a two reel sensational film of real events from the past decade showing war pope aviation disasters and natural catastrophes. It premieres at Liberty Theatre alongside Buzzin Around Musical Comedy Company with no advance price increases.

International Newsreel New Castle Liberty Theatre Vatican Sergeant Bees U. S. Army Grand Canyon Atlantic North Liberty

Rachel Rebekah Lodge Meets with Special Installation

The regular meeting of Rachel Rebekah lodge will be held Monday evening at 7 30 in the I O O F hall on North Mill street. The installation of officers will be a special feature of the gathering.

Rachel Rebekah Lodge North Mill Street Palais Royal New Castle P. L. Hogue

Women Benefit Association Meeting in East Washington Street Hall

The Mahoning Review reports the Women’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees held a regular meeting in the K of P Hall on East Washington Street. They planned a party for October 22 with Bina M. West class in charge of social hour and program. Readings by Mrs. Smith and Miss Janet McClintock and a vocal solo by Mrs. Shields preceded an old-time cake walk hosted by the Guards, followed by refreshments in the dining room.

Mahoning Review Women’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees K. of P. Hall East Washington Street Bina M. West Smith Janet McClintock Shields

Simpson Services and Euclid Avenue M. E. Notices

Simpson M. E. services Sunday at 10 a.m. conducted by H. L. Johnson with Sunday school at 11 a.m. Superintendent William Alexander. Euclid Avenue M. E. services at 7:30 p.m. with sermon by H. L. Johnson.

Westminster College Weiner Roast Moves to Gym

Due to heavy rain the Sophomore Class of Westminster College held its weiner roast in the college gymnasium instead of McLaughry's Woods. Nearly all class members attended with several faculty members as guests as games and songs provided entertainment.

Westminster College McLaughry’s Woods

Christian Scouts Plan Hallowe'en Party At Meeting

Plans for a Hallowe en party were made at the weekly First Christian Boy Scout Troop 15 meeting held last evening at church headquarters. Twenty five scouts attended with Scoutmaster Riley in charge. Geo McCracken and Joe Lockley were appointed to instruct scouts who have not yet completed second class tests. Edward Palmer of Volant was admitted to the troop. The date will be announced soon.

Riley Geo. McCracken Joe Lockley Edward Palmer Volant

Desertion Charged In Divorce Case

Mrs Agnes Dmetruk seeks divorce from Frank Dmetruk on desertion grounds. The couple married in June 1918 and lived together until February 1923. Attorney M J Kraus represents the petitioner in this separation action.

Agnes Dmetruk M. J. Kraus Frank Dmetruk

Sunshine Kensington to entertain members at Mrs Anderson’s

Sunshine Kensington will entertain members Monday evening at the home of Mrs Virginia Anderson of West Falls street. The notice notes the social event hosted by New Castle Afro-Americans with an emphasis on light summer burdens for women.

Sunshine Kensington Virginia Anderson West Falls Street

Apollo Club Opens 1925-26 Season at Penn Theatre

The Apollo club a 21 member male glee group presents its season debut at the Penn theatre on Oct 8 9 and 10 in two performances each night. In its 13th season the group under Richard E Johns with accompanist Miss Marie Snyder plans several concerts this fall including a New Castle engagement.

Apollo Club Penn Theatre New Castle Richard E. Johns Marie Snyder

Eight Thousand Fish Placed In County Streams

Charley Withers of the Lawrence County Sportsmen's Association reports eight thousand blue gill sun fish released into the Big Run Dam and Neshannock streams Friday. The stock arrived from the State Fish Hatchery at Corry, Pa. The association has earlier stocked every county stream with thousands of fish this summer.

Charley Withers The Lawrence County Sportsmen's Association Big Run Dam Neshannock Corry Sportsmen’s Association

Hamburg Fry Held By Presbyterian Troop

First Presbyterian church Boy Scout Troop 17 held a hamburg fry last evening with Scoutmaster Shultz and Long in charge. Mrs. Shultz and Mrs. Long were special guests. The meeting and hamburgers were a huge success, according to today’s report.

First Presbyterian Church Shultz Long

Rotary meeting notes from Fountain Inn October 5 1925

Gletter from secretary Carl E Paisley records a business session of the Rotary club in Fountain Inn on Monday October 5 1925. It notes restricted attendance for a Round-Up event with Meadville and Kittaning invited due to space and lists round-trip bus fare to Pittsburgh at 2.85 dollars. It ends with social commentary and a Rotogram quotation.

Fountain Inn Greenville Meadville Kittaning Pittsburgh Carl E. Paisley

Blue Triangle Club Has Weiner Roast

The Blue Triangle Club of the YWCA held a Friday evening weiner roast with seventeen guests. The event moved from Scotland Lane to the YWCA due to rain and featured a social time and a picnic luncheon.

Blue Triangle Club Weiner Scotland Lane Y. W

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