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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1925

Page

3

Showers Honor Two Local Couples At Winslow Avenue

The G B G class of the Third U P church hosted showers for Mr. and Mrs. George Kutler and Mr. and Mrs. William Vokes at the Vokes home on Winslow avenue. Radio music and games entertained, piano solos by Miss Susan Wallace complemented gifts. Refreshments were served by Mrs. George Scott with help from Mrs. William Vokes and Miss Angie Colnot. Attendees included Gladys Lutz Lucille Johnston Mae Davies Susan Wallace Elsie Brandon Mildred Houk Jean Brandon Angie Colnot and special guests Mrs. Laura Wallace Mrs. Isaac Ellis Mrs. Julia Gardocky and others.

George Kutler William Vokes U. P Winslow Avenue Susan Wallace George Scott Angie Colnet Gladys Lutz Lucille Johnston Mae Davies Elsie Brandon Mildred Houk Jean Brandon Angie Colnot Howard Burdett Laura Wallace Isaac Ellis Julia Gardocky

Surprise sixtieth birthday gathering at Thompson home

Friends and relatives gathered at J. M. Thompson's East County Line road home to honor his sixty first birthday. Gifts were presented. evening was informal. refreshments served by Mrs. Carl Shaffer. attendees included J. M. Thompson and spouse, Orrin Cusians family, Carl Shaffer family, Thompson siblings and cousins, Ella Sleight, Pearl Thompson, and A. L. Freshwater.

J. M. Thompson East County Line Road Carl Shaffer Orrin Cusians Esther Florence Elsie Olive Thompson Messrs Howard Wilbur Thompson Ella Sleight Miss Pearl Thompson A. L. Freshwater

Mrs Ella J Boffing Grocery Taken Over by Bell

The grocery store run by Ella J Boffing at 519 West North Street has been taken over by D M Bell. Local 31.

Ella J. Boffing W. North Street D. M. Bell

Westminster frat Theta Upsilon Omega hosts open house

Members of the Theta Upsilon Omega Fraternity at Westminster College held an open house at their new house on New Castle street. The event featured a reception committee of all members, warm entertainment, and refreshments. Local members include Francis Kissinger Jack Boyles Walter Wilkison Frank Moretti Eddie Johns and Dave Connery.

Theta Upsilon Omega Fraternity Westminster College New Castle Street Pi Rho Phi Francis Kissinger Jack Boyles Walter Wilkison Frank Moretti Eddie Johns Dave Connery

Audrey Maxine Young Celebrates Sixth Birthday

Mrs. M J Young hosted a birthday tea at 428 Court Street honoring her daughter Audrey Maxine on her sixth birthday. Six girl friends attended as Elizabeth Yingling Mary Gettings Alberta Humphrey Hazel Pitts Mary Keefer Lois Musser and Audrey Maxine Young enjoyed games and refreshments prepared by Mrs. Young and Catherine Neiman.

M. J. Young Court Street Audrey Maxine Mrs. Young Catherine Neiman Elizabeth Yingling Mary Gettings Alberta Humphrey Hazel Pitts Mary Keefer Lois Musser Audrey Maxine Young

G. K. W. Club Holds Afternoon Meeting At Laurel Home

Fancy work and social chat filled a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. Philip Buchanan's Laurel avenue home. Fall flowers decorated the rooms and a dainty lunch was served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Paul Braetchie. Two weeks hence Mrs. Clyde Burry will host.

G. K. W. Club Philip Buchanan Laurel Avenue Paul Braatchie Clyde Burry

Halloween Party At Mrs Camblin’s Home

Mrs Jessie Camblin hosted guests from A Musia Club on Beaver Street with needlework and music as entertainment. Refreshments were served and her daughter Mrs Clifford Propst assisted. In two weeks Mrs George Massie of East Grant Street will be hostess.

Hallowe'en Jessie Camblin Beaver Street A Musia Club Cliford Propst George Massie East Grant Street

Art Club Members To View Exhibit In Pittsburgh

Members of the Art Club of New Castle plan their first meeting of the year on Thursday October 15 at the Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh to view the International Art Exhibit. James C Boudreau director of art in Pittsburgh public schools will lecture at 2 30 pm. Luncheon at McCrearys followed by invitations to interested city club women. Call Mrs F L Burton at 1614 W to RSVP.

Art Club of New Castle Carnegie Art Institute Pittsburgh James C. Boudreau Public Schools of Pittsburgh McCrearys F. L. Burton

Youngstown CoupleWed in Home Ceremony

Miss Mable Brinker daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry L Brinker of Youngstown and Robert L Morgan of Fairport Harbor were married Wednesday at the bride's home with Rev Charles Miller and Rev Robert White officiating. About sixty five guests attended the ivory satin gown featured ceremony.

Youngstown Samuel R. Ellison William M. Walker Grant Street Mable Brinker Harry L. Brinker Robert L. Morgan Fairport Harbor Charles Miller Robert White Gladys Brinker Edith Brinker Boston Mrs. Morgan Second Street

First Baptist Bible Class Meets at Landis Home

The Mrs. Robert Strickler Bible class of First Baptist held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. George Landis on Garfield Avenue with fourteen members and two guests Mrs. Boyd Russler and Mrs. Stetson. After business they socialized, enjoyed Kensington, and refreshments. Plans were set for a Halloween party October 31 and the next meeting will be November 12 at Mrs. William Study’s Edgewood Avenue home.

Robert Strickler First Baptist Church George Landis Garfield Avenue Boyd Russler Stetson Kensington O. 8. Goodwin and Mrs. E. C. Garber. Plans Were Made For A Hallowe’en Regulr William Study Edgewood Avenue

Modern Priscilla Kensington Luncheon Hosts Guests

Mrs. John Leonardson welcomed Modern Priscilla Kensington members to a 1 o'clock luncheon at her home on Wednesday. Special guests included Mrs. Vera Wilson and Miss Phyllis Harlan. Mrs. Vera Wilson assisted with serving. The group will meet again in two weeks at Mrs. Fred DeVassie’s Laurel Avenue home for another 1 o'clock luncheon.

Priscilla Kensington John Leonardson Vera Wilson Phyllis Harlan Fred DeVassie Laurel Avenue

Stitzingers Invite Guests to New Case Field Club Dinner

Mrs. Ernest L. Stitzinger and Mrs. Wayne D. Stitzinger of Winter Avenue issue invitations for a 6:30 dinner party at the New Case Field Club on Thursday evening October 15.

Ernest L. Stitzinger Wayne D. Stitzinger Winter Avenue New Casue Field Club

Goodchilds Host Oyster Supper for S A W Club

Mr and Mrs Goodchild entertained at their Garfield Avenue home on Wednesday evening with an oyster supper for members of the S A W club. Covers were arranged.

Mrs. Goodchild Garfield Avenue S. A W. Club

After Dinner Social Hosts and Prizes Named

The gathering centered on a table with a 21 centerpiece of cut flowers. Hostess help came from Mrs. Jess Forrest and Mrs. Edward Ling. Prizes were won by Mrs. Jess Forrest and Mrs. Ralph McWilliams. Mr and Mrs. Edward Hennon were special guests. Mr and Mrs. Harry Senger of North Beaver Street will entertain at the regular meeting in one week.

Jess Forrest Edward Ling Ralph McWilliams Edward Hennon Harry Senger North Beaver Street

Angeline DeStefano Birthday Party Held at Canyon Street

Mrs. Mary DeStefano hosted a November birthday gathering for her daughter Angeline at Canyon Street. Attendees enjoyed Halloween themed decorations and games, followed by refreshments with hostess aide Miss Freda Lambert. Guests included Florence and Geraldine Ritchie, Marguerite Sweikert, and others.

Mary DeStefano Canyon Street Angeline Freda Lambert Florence Geraldine Ritchie Marguerite Sweikert Florence Combroto Rose Cast Ruth Conti Marguerite Lena Farrone Katheryne Ritchie Marie Agnes Fair Lillian Jeanette Peluso Margaret Dorothy Micio Carolyn Dolores Ritchie Margaret Testa

Euchre event hosted at Mrs. O Laughlin home

Four tables of euchre were played at the home of Mrs. James O Laughlin on W Washington street Wednesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. A L Abrey and Mrs. Frank Stickle. Special guests included Mrs. Sharkey and her Toronto guest Gertrude. Hostess aides were Mrs. James McGivern Mrs. John Young and Miss Gertrude O Laughlin. Mrs. M Wick will host the club in two weeks at the K of C Home.

James O’laughlin Washington Street A. L. Abrey Frank Stickle Sharkey Gertrude Toronto Canada James McGivern John Young Gertrude O’laughlin M. Wick K. of C

Local Luncheon Clubs Invite Members Across City

Luncheon events listed include the Luncheon Spoon Club with Mrs Charles Baldwin on Hazelcroft Avenue, North Highland Dinner Club with Dr and Mrs W C Burchfield on East Washington Street, Sorosis at Highland U F Church, Rainbow Club with Mrs Harry Preston on Long Avenue, Busy Bee Club with Miss Sara Artz on Fatterson Avenue, and F M N Club with Mrs Samuel Lent on Long Avenue.

Charles Baldwin Hazelcroft Avenue North Highland Dinner Club W. C. Burchfield East Washington Street Sorosis Highland U. F Rainbow Club Harry Preston Long Avenue Busy Bee Club Sara Artz Fatterson Avenue F. M. N. Club Samuel Lent

S L Club Meeting At Liberty Street Home In 1923

The 1923 S L Club met at Mrs. Roy Merriman’s Liberty street home on Wednesday evening. Three tables of five hundred played. prizes went to Mrs. Dennis Donnegan and Mrs. Frank Zimmerly. Special guest was Mrs. Edward Fulkerson. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs. M J Scanlon assisting. Mrs. P P Capitola of Leasure avenue will host in two weeks.

S. L. Club Roy Merriman Liberty Street Dennis Donnegan Frank Zimmerly Edward Fulkerson M. J. Scanlon P. P. Capitola Leasure Avenue

Luncheon Honors Mrs. Henry Barnett in North Bay Formal

Mrs. J Bert James hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon on Wednesday at her North Bay street home in honor of Mrs. Henry Barnett of Los Angeles. Attending guests included Mrs. J E Sankey Plaingrove Mrs C E McCune Velant Mrs Samuel Houston Mrs W P Sankey and Mrs E J Switzer. Miss Marie McCune assisted.

J. Bert James North Bay Street Henry Barnett Los Angeles Calif J. E. Sankey Plaingrove C. E. McCune Velant Samuel Houston W. P. Sankey E. J. Switzer Marie McCune

Westminster College Students Attend Geneva Football Game

The Misses Lucille Shaner Anei tha Hughes Blanche McGeary and Margaret Lennig students of Westminster College with Ade laide Maubray and Amy Morris motored to Geneva Saturday for the Westminster Geneva football game. After the game they were guests of Margaret Lennig at her East Washington street home.

Lucille Shaner Aneitha Hughes Blanche McGeary Margaret Lennig Westminster College Adelaide Maubray Amy Morris Geneva East Washington Street

Luncheon bridge hosts named for New Castle Field Club event

Mrs. John McConaghy Mrs. J Myron Rice Mrs. James C Foster and Mrs C Ed Smith Jr will act as hostesses at the luncheon bridge at the New Castle Field Club on Tuesday October 13. Attendees must call the steward by Monday evening for the final day of the bridge tournament.

John McConaghy J. Myron Rice James C. Foster C. Ed. Smith, Jr New Castle Field Club

A J C Club Hosts Members For Evening Games

Mrs W J Wolheter invited A J C Club members to her Warren Avenue home Wednesday. Five hundred was the chief diversion with two tables in play. Mrs Henry Lines attended as a special guest, and refreshments were served. In two weeks Mrs B Dessau of Fairmont Avenue will entertain.

A. J. C. Club W. J. Wolheter Warren Avenue Henry Lines B. Dessau Fairmont Avenue

Elwilda Kensington Hosts Theatre Party and Guest

Twelve members of the Elwilda Kensington enjoyed a theatre party replacing their regular meeting. Mrs. David Harris was a special guest and refreshments followed. Plans were shaped for a Hallo event.

Elwilda Kensington David Harris

We'en Party Planned at Mrs. Hattie Nowling's Home

A social gathering is announced for three weeks from now at the residence of Mrs. Hattie Nowling in West. The event invites local friends and neighbors to attend a casual evening hosted at her home.

Hattie Nowling West Washington Street

Friendship club meeting at Mrs Appolito home

The Friendship club held its regular gathering at Mrs A Appolito’s Randolph street home. Prizes went to Mrs W Paradise and Mrs E Favorite. Refreshments followed with assistance from Mrs Armando. In two weeks Mrs C George of Sutton street will entertain.

Ki-Nu Club Meeting Postponed

The Ki-Nu Club meeting set for Friday evening with Mrs. E. J. Hunt on Laurel Avenue has been postponed for one week.

Ki-Nu Club E. J. Hunt Laurel Avenue

Social Notes of Local Residents Travel and Illness

Personal mentions list residents visiting, recovering, or traveling. Sara Frizzel visits Pittsburgh. Mrs Warnock stays with friends in Niles. Mrs Anderson improving after illness. Hanger couple to Philadelphia and New Jersey. Studebaker announce a son Alvin Blaine. Reynolds improving after a hip injury. Bartberger recovering after surgery. Medical professionals Snyder Painter attend a convention in St Paul. Ritchie family visits from Columbus. Prettyman and Cooper family plan Maryland New Jersey Delaware trip. Bailey family to Sault Ste Marie with son Tom.

W. H. Hanger Wallace Avenue Philadelphia New Jersey Paul S. Studebaker Slippery Rock R. D Alvin Blaine E. V. Reynolds Pittsburgh H. A. Reynolds Winter Avenue Fred Bartberger New Castle Hospital Canyon Street Bartberger E. A. Snyder B. C. Painter New Brighton St. Paul Minn Harry L. Ritchie Buddy and Jean Columbus Harry W. Ritchie Maryland Avenue Albert Hoyland Leasure Avenue Joe Prettyman Arthur Cooper Leah Alexandria Fern Reynolds Butler Avenue

Central Presbyterian Women to Meet in Parlor Friday

The Women's Missionary Society of Central Presbyterian Church will hold its regular meeting in the church parlor on Friday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.

Central Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society of the Central Presbyterian Church

Berean Bible Class Meets at Mrs Richards Home

Berean Bible class will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs S R Richards of Erie Avenue with Mrs White as leader and Mrs Frank Rude sill as teacher. Knights of Commercial Travelers Council No 408 of New Castle will hold a three course dinner Friday evening in the K of P hall.

Berean Bible Class Berean Bible 8S. R. Richards Erie Avenue White Frank Rudesill Ladies’ Auxiliary Ladies’ Auxiliary Knights of Commercial Travelers Council No. 408 New Castle K. of P. Hall

Maintenance Men Ordered To Strike at Madiera Hill

About 50 maintenance workers at Natalie and Greenough Collieries and related Madiera Hill Coal operations were halted by an executive order strike. John L. Lewis signed by C. J. Golden, district UMW president, citing coal loading from storage banks during the strike in defiance of union warnings. The walkout threatens flooding and cave-in risks at the mines.

International News Service Shamokin Natalie Greenough Madiera Hill Coal Company C. J. Golden United Mine Workers Golden Philadelphia John L. Lewis International

Highland School Tops City Thrift Savings For September

Highland School led city thrift savings in September with 140 dollars and 93 cents. Oak Street School saved 96.38, Rose Avenue 88.78, Aiken 80.27, Benjamin Franklin High 78.31, Mahoning 74.02, West Side 73.38, Croton Avenue 73.08, Arthur McGill 71.91, and Thaddeus Stevens 54.91. Several other schools lag but expect to improve next month.

Highland School Oak Street Rose Avenue Aiken School Benjamin Franklin High School Mahoning West Side Croton Avenue Arthur McGill Thaddeus Stevens

World Series Players to Honor Mathewson in Pittsburgh

Washington and Pittsburgh teams, world series contenders, will pause before the second game to pay tribute to Christy Mathewson. Fans are expected to join in the demonstration. a funeral service will follow in Factoryville, Pa. All flags at Forbes Field were at half mast.

International News Service Pittsburgh Washington Christy Mathewson Mathewson Factoryville Forbes Field

Half Masted for Celebrated Player’s Death

A team honors a renowned player by flying flags at half mast following the player’s death. Team officials confirm the gesture reflects respect and the community mourns the loss while planning tributes and memorials.

Bake Sale by Shenango Chapter at New Castle Dry Goods

Shenango Chapter Order of Eastern Star hosts a bake sale at New Castle Dry Goods Company on Saturday October 10. Local residents are invited to support the event with treats and purchases.

New Castle Dry Goods Company Shenango Chapter Order of Eastern Star

Coming Out Among Season's Debutantes Dahlia Highlight

The dahlia is noted as one of the season's most popular debutante flowers. It gains attention for its showy blooms and favored use in garden and cutting arrangements.

The Dahlia

World Series Film Shown At Liberty Theater

The Liberty Theatre screened the first World Series game last night with manager Frank obtaining the first copy from the film labs. He arrived in New Castle and presented the game to the audience within hours of its conclusion. The showing continues for the latter half of the week.

Liberty Theatre Frank The Liberty Film Laboratories New Castle

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Tin Jack Gerson N. Mercer Street Penn Theater North Mercer Street Penn Theatre S. A. W. Club Penn Mutual Life W. W. Sniff Hiram Way Penn Field Club Mateer Bros. Company Saepetagesee Sara Frizzel Oakland Avenue S. E. Warnock Superior Street Niles, O John Anderson East North Street McCall Higgins Bros Farmerly S“rumeater Bros Higgins Bros Windsor Long Beach Kayser Pirates North Mill Street Bell Phone Pittsburgh Proof Products E. M. M’creary Palais Royale Berny Mack and His Royal Serenaders P. L. Hogue Joe Harris Senators Credi Eugene O’brien Leslie Daniels Royal Paramount Orchestra Cascade Park
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