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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1925

Page

3

Farewell Party for Miss Hulbert at Central Christian

Dorcas class members of Central Christian church hosted a farewell party Tuesday night for Miss Elizabeth Hulbert who departs Friday for Long Beach California for the winter. The church was decorated with Halloween themes and guests enjoyed games and contests. Hulbert received a gift shower of handkerchiefs and about forty attendees later were served refreshments by the committee.

Dorcas Central Christian Church Elizabeth Hulbert Long Beach Cal Hallowe’en

Birthday Celebration for Miss Blanche Davis at Zion Church

Miss Blanche Davis was pleasantly surprised at her Jacksville home Thursday evening as Zion church youths gathered for her birthday. Games and refreshments followed. Guests included Lena Stickel Edna Stickel Blanche Pounds Agnes McClymonds Ella Pounds Grace Graham Anna Grafem Helen Davis Ruth Graham Margaret Book June Drake Hollis Graham Marie Graham Viola Graham Ethel Davis Russell Book William Weller Homer Cooper Joseph McClymonds Charles Miller Glenn Davis Glenn Humphrey James McCleary Frank Graham Perry Davis Russel Double Richard McCracken William Murphy Samuel Scheidemantle Mack McCandless Fred Davis Eugene Graham Clair Davis Wendell Davis Clarence Davis and Mr. and Mrs. H E Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis.

Blanche Davis Jacksville Zion Church Lena Stickel Edna Stickel Blanche Pounds Agnes McClymonds Ella Pounds Grace Graham Anna Grafem Helen Davis Ruth Graham Margaret Book June Drake Hollis Graham Marie Graham Viola Graham Ethel Davis Messrs Russell Book William Weller Homer Cooper

Mrs W H Tanney Hosts B B Club Fall Meeting

Mrs W H Tanney of Laurel Boulevard entertained the B B club for the first fall meeting Tuesday evening. Dahlias and cosmos decorated the room. needlework and games provided entertainment. A birthday purse honored the hostess, with Mrs Paul Davids as the only special guest. Refreshments followed. The next meeting will be with Mrs John Kennehan on Wilmington Avenue in two weeks.

W. H. Tanney Laurel Boulevard B. B. Club Paul Davids A Tunison Fred Frankfather John Kennehan Wilmington Avenue

Fire Chief at Quota Club Meeting

City Fire Chief Charles H. Lynn spoke at the New Castle Quota Club meeting on Fire Prevention Week. He cited that 15,000 lives and $550,000,000 in property were lost to fire in North America last year, with 75 percent preventable due to carelessness. Mary Clark of the Clark Sisters Musical Revue performed and posters for the November Doll Show were planned.

Charles H. Lynn New Castle Quota Club X. Msa Mr. Lynn North America Lynn Wee Mary Clark Clark Sisters Beaver Falls

Informal Newell Avenue Party Hosts Moran Guests

Miss Margaret Flannigan entertained informally on Newell Avenue Tuesday evening honoring Miss Alice Moran and Mrs Moran of Jersey City and Thomas Flannigan of California. High score prizes went to Miss Julia Ronan and Miss Cale Eagan. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother.

Margaret Flannigan Newell Avenue Alice Moran Moran Jersey City N. J Thomas Flannigan California Julia Ronan Cale Eagan Florence Watter Marguerite Delane Julia Ronan James Fletcher Harold ‘Wilson Edward Conway Gail ‘Eagan Thomas Donnegan

T E L Club Entertained At Mrs Wal ter Wilson Home

T E L club members were entertained at the Mount Jackson road home of Mrs Wal ter Wilson Tuesday evening. Sewing and chat were the main pastimes. Mrs Wilson was assisted by Miss Blanche Robinson a special guest. Next meeting announcement will be made later.

T. E. L. Club Walter Wilson Mount Jackson Road Blanche Robinson

Out of Town Guests Attend Wickliffe Manor Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. John Foster and Miss Helen Foster along with Mrs. Elizabeth Davidson and Miss Dell Davidson were among visitors from N Mercer street Locust street who attended a luncheon bridge hosted by Mrs. J Cross and Mrs. P L Glassford Tuesday at Wickliffe Manor in Youngstown Ohio.

John Foster Helen Foster N. Mercer Street Elizabeth Davidson Dell Davidson Locust Street J. §. Cross P. L. Glassford Wickliffe Manor Youngstown

Mrs Batten Hosts O B F Club This Thursday

Mrs Albert Batten of Reis Street will host the O B F club members at her home Thursday evening, altering the previously planned Friday gathering.

Albert Batten Reis Street O. B. F. Club

Birthday Surprise Enjoyable Affair at Higgins Home

Friends and relatives gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. L. L. Higgins home on Butter Avenue to celebrate her birthday. The guest of honor received many gifts and the gathering featured games and music with Halloween accents in the decorations. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ralph McCormick and Mrs. Clare Hoover. Those present included Lyle Wimer, Robert Straley and families, Riney Baldwin and family, Herman Bartsch and family, Edna Bartsch, Clarence Hoover and daughter, Edward Braatz, Mrs. Charles Miller, and L. L. Higgins.

L. L. Higgins Butter Avenue Ralph McCormick Clare Hoover Lyle Wimer Robert Straley Riney Baldwin Herman Bartsch Edna Bartsch Clarence Hoover Edward Braatz Charles Miller

Mrs Homer B. Davis Honored by Society

Mrs Homer B. Davis was honored at a surprise party at her Epworth Street home hosted by the Ladies Aid Society. About 40 attended as guests including Miss Louise Davis Miss Ethel Corbett and Fred and John Corbett of Eau Claire Pa. A linen table cloth and a fruit basket were presented and a luncheon followed.

Homer B. Davis Epworth Street Ladies’ Aid Society Luuise Davis Ethel Corbett Fred and John Corbett Eauclaire

Community Clubs List Members and Addresses

A readers list shows various clubs and their hosts with street addresses including J M Club Croton avenue E O T Club Chestnut street and others such as Lotus Club East Washington street Philadelphia Club North Mercer street and Highland Book Club Conneaut Lake highlighting civic group activity and hosting roles.

J. M Frank Doerr Croton Avenue Thomas McGracken Chestnut Street Wee Fu Harvey Gilles Pe West Clayton Street Albert Batten Rei Leon Fink Boyles Lee Johnson First Baptist Church Reading Circle C. C. Campbell North Bay Street Kensington Frank Hoover Hemlock Street F. O Webster Front Street Lotus Club J. L. McCaskey Washington Street Orville Patterson Cunningham Avenue Philadelphia Elmer Braden North Mercer Street C. and G. Club John Elridge Peckford Wade Mecum Rex Patch Florence Avenue G. W. C. Club H. M. Allen Highland Book Club E. A. Fenton Conneaut Lake

Bessemer High Faculty Hosts Chicken Dinner for Teachers

The Bessemer High School faculty entertained grade school teachers Thursday evening at Miss Crace Reed's Mt. Jackson home. Mrs. H E Reed and Mrs. E S Reed assisted in serving. Prizes went to Gerald Nord and Mary McLaughlin along with a list of guests including Frances Fullerton Zula Lusk Grace Brun Ethel Weller Mabel Hofmeister Esther Montgomery Mary Belle McClelland Ia McAnlis Hazel Fair Grace Kramer Fannie Keys and Mary McLaughlin. Special guests included Mrs H J Colton Glen Colton Miss Helen Colton Mrs J H Martin and Miss Olive Reed.

Bessemer High School Crace Reed Mt. Jackson H. E. Reed E. S. Reed Gerald Nord Mary McLaughlin Frances Fullerton Zula Lusk Grace Brun Ethel Weller Mabel Hofmeister Esther Montgomery Mary Belle McClelland Ia McAnlis Hazel

Mrs W G Davis Hosts Kensington Group Gathering

Mrs W G Davis welcomed members of the N H B Kensington at her Sheridan avenue home Tuesday afternoon with fall flowers and a dainty lunch. Special guests included Mrs James G ibson and Doris. During the business session Mrs W T Sterling was welcomed as a new member. two weeks hence Mrs C C Cooper and Mrs J V Macom plan a luncheon at Mulberry street home.

W. G. Davis N. H. B. Kensington Sheridan Avenue James Gibson Doris F. B. McAllister W. T. Sterling C. C. Cooper J. V. Macom Mulberry Street

Dr. Griggs to Speak at Highland United Presbyterian

The second lecture in the Highland United Presbyterian church series will be delivered by Dr. Howard Griggs Thursday at 2 30 p m. The topic is Benjamin Franklin the Practical American.

Howard Griggs Highland United Presbyterian Church Benjamin Franklin

Current Events class hosts fall lunch at Elks Club

Members of the Current Events class will gather for an opening fall lunch on Monday October 12 at 1 15 PM in the Elks club.

Elks Club

Daughters of Lydia Host Silver Tea at Morehead Home

Daughters of Lydia of the First Presbyterian church entertained members and friends at a Silver Tea held Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Thomas W. Morehead on Moody Avenue. Baskets of dahlias and asters decorated the rooms as tea was served with aides Mrs. May Hoyt Mrs. Ed Moore Mrs. E. E. McGill and Mrs. E. E. Hileman assisting.

Lydia First Presbyterian Church Thomas W. Morehead Moody Avenue May Hoyt Ed. Moore EE. E. McGill E. E. Hileman

Invitations Issued For Dinner At New Castle Club

Mrs. Ernest J. Stitzinger and Wayne D. Stitzinger of Winter Avenue issue invitations for a 6 30 dinner at the New Castle Field Club Thursday evening October 15. About 120 guests will be present.

Ernest J. Stitzinger Wayne D. Stitzinger Winter Avenue New Castle Field Club

D D G Club Formed by New Castle Dry Goods Staff

Office girls from New Castle Dry Goods organized the D. D. G. club at Mrs. Leon Drumm's Spruce street home. Sewing and music ended with refreshments. Next meeting set for October 19 at Mrs. Karl Douglas's West State street home.

D. D. G. Club New Castle Dry Goods Company Leon Drumm Spruce Street Karl Douglas Thomas Edmunds West State Street

Dinner Honoring Mr and Mrs J Wilson McClenahan

A dinner party in Pulaski hosted by Mr and Mrs H K Bell on East North street honored the bride and groom Mr and Mrs J Wilson McClenahan. Eleven covers were set with fall flowers. Guests included the McClenahans and families, and Mrs Ida B Bell and the Bells’ relatives.

J. Wilson McClenahan Pulaski H. K. Bell East North Street Paul McClenahan Ida B. Bell

Mizpah Circle Holds Regular Meeting at Church Parlor

Mizpah Circle members met in the church parlor Tuesday evening with Mrs. Everette McNees and Mrs. Gary leading. Papers were read by Mrs. Rose Kirkpatrick Mrs. W. T. Connover Mrs. Chauncey Hettenbaugh and Mrs. Howard Magill. Plans were made for a Hallo we'en party October 20 at Mrs. Magill s Garfield avenue home. Section C Mrs. E E Keefer Arlington avenue will entertain Y S B class Section C members in her home Friday evening.

Everette McNees Gary Rose Kirkpatrick W. T. Connover Chauncey Hettenbaugh Howard Magill Garfield Avenue E. E. Keefer Arlington Avenue U. P. Church

Daughters of Veterans to Meet at Mrs Lane’s Home

The Daughters of Veterans degree team will be entertained Friday evening at the home of Mrs Daniel Lane on East Washington Street.

Daughters of Veterans Daniel Lane East Washington Street

Local Bible class elects officers for the year

Mrs. E B Hawkins hosted the S E B Bible class of the First Methodist Sunday School for the fall opening. Officers elected include President Mrs E B Hawkins Vice President Mrs E N Baer Secretary Mrs A B Coulter and Treasurer Mrs E W Keiner A gift to Miss Sylvia Barnes who plans to teach in a Mission school in Singapore Malaysia was presented. Section E of the U S B C will meet October 8 at Mrs Joseph Boston's Butler Avenue home instead of with Mrs Cromie.

E. B. Hawkins Park Avenue Sylvia Barnes Mahoning E. N. Baer A. B. Coulter E. W. Keiner E. O. Fankhouser W. L. Beal Carl Paisley Third United Presbyterian Church Joseph Boston Butler Avenue Cromie

Women’s Missionary Convention Attended by Local Members

Mrs. Harry Gilliland of Leasure avenue Mrs. John Emerick of East Washington street and Mrs. J B Wright of Winter avenue attend the seventh annual convention of the Woman's Missionary society of the Pittsburgh Synod in Butler today.

Harry Gilliland Leasure Avenue John Emerick East Washington Street J. B. Wright Winter Avenue Butler Woman’s Missionary Society Pittsburgh

Luncheon Club Masquerade Skips Regular Meeting

Mrs. Jean Webster of North Front Street will host a masquerade party for F. O. Luncheon Club members on Thursday evening October 22, replacing the regular meeting previously scheduled.

F. O Jean Webster North Fronttreet

Meetings for Ladies' Aid and Loyal Ladies League

An all day Ladies' Aid meeting at St. John's Lutheran church includes a noon dinner and a 2 30 business session. New Castle Circle No 5 P H C sets a 7 30 start for its Thursday meeting with time change notice. A special Loyal Ladies League business meeting convenes tonight at 7 in Knights of Malta hall.

Ladies’ Aid Society St. John’s Lutheran Church New Castle Circle No. 5 Lillie B. Jones Loyal Ladies League Knights of Malta

E. L. T. A. Club Meets at Mrs Fink's Home

Mrs Leon Fink of Boyles avenue will host a 1 o'clock luncheon Thursday for members of the E L T A club. A note on Dutch butter innovation follows describing Holland churns using carbon dioxide to exclude oxygen and extend freshness at low cost.

E. L. T. A. Club Leon Fink Boyles Avenue Holland

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting At Legion Home

A meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary is set for Friday evening at 7 30 p m at the Legion home.

Zion Lutheran Men to Meet at Riverview Home

The Zion Lutheran Church Men's club will hold its monthly meeting at the home of Peter Benson on Riverview Avenue this Friday at 8 o'clock.

Graustark film thrills New Castle with lavish production

A 1910s era report highlights Graustark the screen adaptation of George Barr McCutcheon. Norma Talmadge stars as Yetive with Eugene O Brien as Lorry and the big budget master film aims to attract many film fans. The Penn theatre showcases the costly picture for four days starting Monday.

Agg Cnt George Barr McCutcheon Graustark Yetive Europe Grenfall Lorry Norma Talmadge Vetive Eugene O'Brien Lorry Penn Theatre New Castle Penn

Missionary Society Meets at Central Presbyterian

Members of the Sisters of Dorcas Missionary society met at Mrs. Harvey Bush’s Hillcrest Avenue home Monday evening. Ethel Anderson spoke on India as the foreign topic while May Powell reviewed Alaska as the home subject. A social time followed with lunch served by the hostess and Mrs. J. R. Ellison assisting.

Epworth League Plans Halloween Party At Croton Church

The Epworth League held a meeting at Edwin Hill's Mulberry street home to finalize plans for a Halloween party on Friday October 23 in the Croton Avenue M E church basement. A social hour with games and music followed, with a dainty lunch served by Mrs. Fred Hill and assisted by Mildred and Lilybelle Hill. The next meeting is set for the first Tuesday in November with location to be announced.

Epworth League Hallowe'en Croton Avenue M. E Epworth League of the Edwin Hill Mulberry Street Fred Hill Mildred Lilybelle Hill

Personal Notices From Nearby Cities Mention Residents

Personal items report Miss Hanna Trodden of Higgins Bros in New York on business. Charles E. Watson of Topeka visits relatives in the city and Pittsburgh. A newborn Roger Jr. is named for Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mey of Cucringham Avenue. Matthew Curtis of Hiramway travels to Beatty Pa for postgraduate study at St Vincent College. Leolia and Rina Mae Heindman of Baden Pa visit their uncle Bert Rupp in Bell Avenue. William Lane and son Kenneth and the Miller family visit John Woodcock in Summit Street. Richard Anderson family and Miss Gladys Anderson with Robert Vogan visit A B Vogan on Park Avenue.

Hanna Trodden Higgins Bros New York Charles E. Watson Topeka Pittsburgh Roger Mey Cucringham Avenue Roger, Jr Matthew Curtis Hiramway Beatty St. Vincent College Leolia Rina Mae Heindman Baden Bert Rupp Bell Avenue William Lane Kenneth William Miller Detroit John Woodcock Summit Street Richard Anderson Richard, Jr Gladys Anderson Robert Vogan Jamestown N. Y A. B. Vogan Park Avenue

Cuban sugar crop reaches record over five million tons

The Cuban sugar crop this year is the largest in the industry's history, estimated at more than 5,000,000 tons.

Nations Union Meeting Closes in Washington

The twenty third Inter Parliamentary Union conference concluded its closing session in Washington with delegates seeking a panacea for crises in parliamentary democracies. Resolutions already adopted offered partial remedies to major world problems as nations called for stronger democratic governance worldwide.

Nations Union Washington International Bers

Sunshine Kensington Reaches Out With Social Evening

Members of the Sunshine Kensington group gathered Monday at Mrs. Virginia Andersons home on West Falls Street. Special guests Mrs. Louis Smith and Mrs. Myrtle Danzler attended. A social hour with music and games preceded lunch served by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Danzler. The next meeting is set for two weeks at Mrs. Cora Duffins Moody Avenue home.

Sunshine Kensington Virginia Anderson West Falls Street Louis Smith Myrtle Danzler Cora Duffin Moody Avenue

World's greatest electric power station rising in New York City

The new station in New York City will generate enough power to light three million homes, more than the number outside New York City in the entire state.

New York City New York

Y. P. B. Meeting At Hodge Home On Neshannock Ave

The regular meeting of the Y. P. B. will be held Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hodge on Neshannock avenue. A then dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock.

J. R. Hodge Neshannock Avenue

Contracts Awarded for Five Air Mail Feeder Routes

Government awards five air mail feeder routes linked to transcontinental services. Post officials announced the contracts on the Oct 7 bulletin, detailing the feeder segments to bolster the federal air mail network.

Sulletin International News Service Washington Air Mail the Post

Office department fails to award feeder route contracts

The office department announced today that eight feeder routes exist but contracts for three routes were not let, leaving five contracts awarded and the remaining routes unsettled.

China Links Major Cities With Long Distance Phones

China connects several important cities with extended telephone lines to improve long distance communication. The new network ties major urban centers, boosting connectivity and regional commerce.

China

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