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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
3
Advertises a sale of all kinds and sizes of MUNSING underwear with emphasis on completeness, non shrinkage, and comfort. Claims 2000 plus customers in New Castle attest to its merits and invites customers to compare at the counter and join the MUNSING CLUB for health and comfort.
Thelma Roberts marked her eighth birthday with a party at her Mulberry street home. Guests enjoyed games and musical numbers from 5 to 9 pm with red and green decorations and a birthday cake at the center.
The Tuesday Night club held its first winter meeting at Mr. and Mrs. H. E. McGoun home in North Mercer street. No prizes will be awarded for high scores this season. Mrs. James Waite of Lodi, visiting, was guest of honor. After lunch, the group planned to meet again in two weeks at Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Dean’s home.
Mrs. George W. Eckles of Park Avenue will entertain the ladies missionary society of Highland United Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at 2 30. A missionary tea will follow inviting all ladies of the congregation.
Messrs John Mundorf William Carney James Goodrich Daniel Buckley Daniel OLeary and James Edmunds of Sharon attended the Gilmore dance Tuesday evening. About 90 couples were present. A Hallowe en party will be given in two weeks.
A shower honored Miss Minnie Schweikert, bride elect to Mr. William J. Carlin, with Cupid decorations, cards won by Mrs. James O'Donnell, and a late lunch. The couple are to marry Tuesday morning at St Marys church October 27. Christina Schweikert hosted the event at North Mercer street with musical contributions and gifts.
Mrs Charles L Baldwin of East Grant street will entertain at an afternoon card party Mrs John W Bay of Croton avenue will entertain the B A G club The Puritans will meet in regular session in their hall in the Jackson block The marriage of Miss May Gilbert and Mr Charles H Rick will be solemnized Mrs James Cunningham of Court street will entertain the Taka Kensington The Women s Home Missionary Society of the Epworth Methodist church will be entertained by Mrs W H Young of Walnut street Mrs Ella Cromwell will entertain the D of A Kensington The Rebekah lodge will give a special in their rooms The Ladies Auxiliary of the B of R T will give a party at the home of Mrs Mary A Patterson of 194 East Sutton street Mrs William B Gormley will entertain the Neshannock Avenue club
More than 60 couples attended the Swastika club dance in the I O O F hall Tuesday evening with many visiting from out of town. Dances will pause for two weeks due to Knights of Pythias and Temple club events. Invitations for a Hallowe'en party on November 3 will be issued soon.
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Vernon of Pittsburg, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strohecker of North Street, Miss Margaret Cubbison of North Mercer Street, were entertained informally Tuesday evening. Music followed and a delicious collation was served. Mrs. Vernon was formerly Mrs. Rachel Steese of this city.
Arrangements were made Tuesday evening at the Holland club for a Halloween party to be hosted two weeks hence by Mrs. Charles L. Brown on Hillcrest avenue with Mrs. EB Porter of North Mercer street in charge. Progressive pedro was the game, and refreshments were served.
Mrs. Joseph Sickafuse of the Wilmington road entertained her Sunday school class from the First Methodist church at noon Tuesday. Autumn flowers decorated the meal. In the afternoon the ladies of the North Hill Bible class gathered with Mrs. Sickafuse.
Among the local folks who went to Pittsburg Wednesday to spend a few days are Misses Grace and Ruth Woodworth, Florence Rearke of Wallace avenue, Mrs. J. H. Frew and sons James and Milton of Moody avenue. Miss Adeline Woodworth will go to Pittsburg Friday.
The Randolph circle of the King's Daughters at the First Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon with sewing and other work occupying the group. Another meeting is planned for next Tuesday afternoon.
The many friends of Mrs Florence Craig city stenographer note she is improving after a recent operation in Youngstown hospital.
The B A G club will meet with Percy Mayer of Scioto Street Thursday evening replacing the planned meeting with Mrs. John W Bay of Croton Avenue.
The Home Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet with Mrs. C. H. Lee of Park Avenue on Friday afternoon.
The Nelson family reunion will be hosted by James Nelson at his home on County Line road Wednesday October 14. Attendees are invited to gather for shared memories and refreshments.
Miss June Norris of Neshannock Avenue will entertain the D. D. girls next Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Minnie Williams of Detroit arrives in the city to present corset demonstrations at the Stritmater Store. The expert corsetiere will showcase the Snug Hip Lyra and American Lady Corsets through the rest of the week inviting ladies from New Castle and nearby areas to view the beauty of the corsets.
The Kensington club met Tuesday at Mrs. Eugene Clark’s Pittsburg street home for its annual officer election. President Mrs. Joseph Harris and Secretary treasurer Mrs. James L. Moses were chosen. A Halloween party was planned at Mrs. F. G. Beers’ Neshannock boulevard home in two weeks, with husbands as special guests, served by hostess Mrs. Beers assisted by Mrs. Edward Waddington.
Orange ladies lodge No. 54 held a social in their hall on Neshan nock avenue last night featuring piano solos recitations and duets by Edith Russell Edna and Fannie Reynolds Ella Fishburn Miss Edgar and others. Mr and Mrs EB M D Quig of Highland avenue will host a 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday to honor Dr and Mrs G H Stroup of Philadelphia.
Arrangements have been made for a dance sponsored by the Knights of Pythias to be held in the I O O F hall next Wednesday evening October 21.
A long list of residents and area visitors are noted, including Mrs. A. M. Leohner in Pittsburg guests, J. F. Edgar confined at home due to quinsey, and many others visiting or returning from cities such as New York Syracuse Akron Cleveland Pittsburgh Evans City and Portersville.
Dr. E. E. Maltby principal of Slippery Rock Normal School is in New Castle for the annual Slippery Rock Normal Alumni banquet to be held at the I O O F temple on Neshannock avenue tonight.
Street Commissioner Judson Barteaux plans a new cement walk on North Mill Street in front of the Watson property between Sycamore and North. The old brick path, worn into deep furrows, has been a community eye sore and afoot hazard. He will begin work by early next week.
Elmer Smith and William Fry pleaded guilty to larceny before Judge Porter and received six months each in the workhouse. They were charged by H. A. Anderson with entering Rev. Merrill’s residence and stealing an umbrella valued at $3.
Stop and listen for a Japanese tea event at the First Christian Church this Friday evening. Admission is 15 cents.
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