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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1925

Page

3

Pretty Wedding Solemnized Saturday in Coraopolis Heights

Miss Esther Knox married Donald K. Phillips in a ceremony at 4 30 PM officiated by Dr C J Williamson. The couple will reside in Ridley Park after a trip to Cleveland and New York. The bride is niece to Mrs Amanda Bonner and Phillips is with Bell Telephone in Philadelphia.

Harry Graham Coraopolis Heights Esther Knox Donald K. Phillips Philadelphia C. J. Williamson Highland U. P Tfe Margaret Graham Verne Phillips Phillips Cleveland New York Ridley Park Amanda Bonner Euclid Avenue Mr. Phillips F. Edgar Phillips Edgewood Avenue Bell Telephone Company of

New Castle Chapter Plans Masquerade Dance

New Castle chapter No. 105 O. E. S. will host a masquerade dance on Thursday evening October 29 at the I. O. O. F. hall for Eastern Star members and Masonic friends. A committee led by Mrs. Jennie Hennon coordinates arrangements with several officers and members named.

New Castle All Eastern Star Jennie Hennon Helen Adams Berdie Sturdy Mary Bovard Blanche Robinson Bessie Durant Mary Warnock Lillian Sarver Mary Pearsall Sara Miller Ruby Patterson Leslie Stone

Miss Thelma Barber Weds Charles Woods

Thelma Barber of North street married Charles Woods of North street in a 4 PM First Methodist church ceremony officiated by Dr. H. A. Ellis. The bride wore a cut velvet gown with matching accessories. Attendants were Floy Owens Sue Cramer and Dr. J C Sandlin. The couple will reside in Knox Long and Morehead apartments after a trip to Cleveland.

First Methodist Church Thelma Barber North Street Charles Woods H. A. Ellis Floy Owens Sue Cramer J. C. Sandlin Ellwood City Knox, Long & Morehead Woods New Castle Dry Goods Company Mr. Woods Citizens Lumber Company

Birthday Surprise at Walters Home Honors Husband

Mrs. Henry Walters of Spruce Street entertained about 25 guests Saturday evening for her husband’s birthday anniversary. The rooms were decorat ed with seasonal touches and music and games filled the hours. Guests included out of town visitors from Youngstown Warren and Hubbard Ohio. Mrs. Florence Hamilton assisted with refreshments.

Henry Walters Spruce Street Florence Hamilton Hubbard Ohio Youngstown Warren Hubbard

Wimodausis Halloween Party At Masonic Temple

Wimodausis members plan a Halloween card party on Wednesday October 21 from 2 to 5 at the Masonic Temple. Entertainment includes bridge five hundred and flinch, with Ken Sington featuring and a nearest sewer prize. Steam Tables captains lead the event with a planning meeting Tuesday at 2 in the temple.

Wimodausis Masonic Temple Bridge Five Hundred Kensington

Club Calendar for Week of October 19

The week of October 19 lists meetings for T. E. L. club led by Mrs. Norman Zeigler on East Washington Street and Modern Priscilla with Kensington led by Mrs. Fred DeVasie on Laurel Avenue. Other groups include D. D. G. Club with Mrs. Karl Douglas on West State Street and B. B. Club with Mrs. John Kennehan on Wilmington Avenue. Also N. H. B. Kensington with Mrs. C. C. Cooper on Mulberry Street and A. L. S. 500 led by Miss Winifred O’Conner on Spring Street. Mahoning Bok Club with Mrs. George Ball on Edison Avenue and Federation Meeting at Y. W. C. A.

T. E. L. Club Norman Zeigler East Washington Street Priscilla Kensington Fred DeVasie Laurel Avenue D. D. G. Club Karl Douglas West State Street B. B. Club John Kennehan Wilmington Avenue N. H. B. Kensington C. C. Cooper Mulberry Street A. L. S. 500 Winifred O'Conner Spring Street Mahoning Bok Club George Ball Edison Avenue Federation Meeting

Clubs and Ladies Groups Named in City Listings

Wednesday's Clubs Council of Jewish Women and numerous other local clubs are listed with member names and street addresses. Groups include G. K. W. Club Mrs Clyde Barry Laurel boulevard and 1907 Club with Mrs William Wick at K. of C. Home, among others.

Council of Jewish Women Legion Home Clyde Barry Laurel Boulevard S. L P. P. Capi Tola Leasure Avenue William Wick K. of C. Home George Massie East Grant Street Friendship C. George Sutton Street B. Desau Fairmont Avenue

Thursday Club Luncheon and Ladies Groups List

A reader's column lists multiple social clubs with meeting hosts and street addresses including Thursday's Clubs F O Luncheon led by Mrs Lyda Webster on North Front Street and the Rainbow, Lotus, Welsh, Kensington, L A B, E O T, E T W Kensington, All Mar, Wade Mecum, C and G 1921, Reading Circle of 06, G W C, O B F clubs with respective chairwomen and residence streets such as Waldo Pine Sutton East Washington Morton Scott Mount Jackson Meyer and others.

Lyda Webster North Front Street Rainbow Club Herman Richards Waldo Street Lotus Club W. E. Sidley Pine Street Women's Welsh Club Clendenin Hall G. A. T. Kensington George McFarland Long Avenue James Grove East Washington Street E. O. T. Club William Hammond Sutton Street E. T. W. Kensington Lee Allen Wildwood Avenue All-Mar Gilbert Cox Wade Mecum Oscar Noss Fairmont Avenue George Allen Meyer Avenue Reading Circle L. T. Moore Morton Street William Campbell Scott Street O. B. F. Club Ellis Howard Mount Jackson

Friday's Clubs Luncheon Participants List

A local society notice lists luncheon attendees by club: Spoon Club with Mrs Charles Johnson on Moody Avenue. E. T. W. at Bedford Inn with Kensington. Sorosis with Mrs Charles George. B A W Club with Mrs Elsie Stae berm on Euclid Avenue. Jolly Eight Club with Miss Marjory Bell on Elizabeth Street. D W T Club with Mrs Maurice Sad ler on Laurel Boulevard.

Spoon Club Charles Johnson Moody Avenue E. T. W. Kensington Bedford Inn Sorosis Charles George Pine Street B. A. W. Club Elsie Staeberm Euclid Avenue Jolly Eight Club Marjory Bell Elizabeth Street D. W. T. Club Maurice Sadler Laurel Boulevard

Saturday's Clubs Circulating reading groups listed

Circulating book club under Mrs R C Howe on Winter Avenue and T T club led by Mrs E B Suber on Bell Avenue are noted as local social groups meeting Saturdays.

R. C. Howe Winter Avenue T. T. Club EB. J. Suber Bell Avenue

Cohen Bonewitz Wedding At Cleveland Home

William E. Cohen son of Mr and Mrs Harry Cohen of Leasure Avenue and Adele R Bonewitz of Cleveland Ohio were married at the bride’s home Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock with Rabbi Goldman officiating. They were unattended and the ceremony was witnessed by only immediate families. A wedding dinner followed at 6 o’clock and after a two weeks’ Eastern trip they will reside at 135 Leasure Avenue.

William E. Cohen Harry Cohen Leasure Avenue Adele R. Bonewitz Cleveland, O Rabbi Goldman

Masquerade Party Hosted by Mrs Lloyd Nelson

A Friday masquerade at Florence avenue home of Mrs. Lloyd Nelson featured orange and black decor. Music dancing and games entertained guests with refreshments served. hostess aided by Mrs. Charles Hetz and Mrs. Edna Hammond. Misses among the guests attended.

Lloyd Nelson Florence Avenue Charles Hetze Edna Hammond

Local Social Circle Members and Out-of-Town Guests

The notice lists Sara Hetzel Dorothy Bannon Daisy Shafer Alice Nelson Mary Langford Dorothy Martin and others as attendees with Messrs Don Rigby Charles Hetzel Rob Call Walter Watkins Thomas Jackson Wylie Morrison Dallas Hazen plus multiple couples. Out of town guests include Grace Hetzel and Mrs Jack Hutchison of Conneaut Ohio.

Sara Hetzel Dorothy Bannon Daisy Shafer Alice Nelson Mary Langford Dorothy Martin Don Rigby Charles Hetzel Rob Call Walter Watkins Thomas Jackson Wylie Morrison Dallas Hazen Leo Plotts Harry Plotts Rex Patch Frank McWilliams L. D. Nelson Arthur Oskins J. L. Nelson A. L. Nelson Marian Edna Hammond Grace Hetzel Jack Hutchison Conneaut

Seventh Birthday Party for Porthy Donahey at Oak Street

A party at Mrs H W Donahey's home on Oak Street celebrated seven year old Porthy Donahey. Hallowe'en colors, games, and contests filled the afternoon with refreshments served by the hostess and helpers Mrs J H Kehna and Mrs Harry Murphy. A birthday cake with seven candles centered the table and guest list included Doris Waite Vivian Kehna Lucille Shaffer Helen Stillwagon Freda Campbell Bernice Parson Muriel Parson Thelma Weir Leona Weir Gladys Weir Theda Watters Eda Erk Dorothy Erk Olive Shuler William Sutton Benny Dager Dominick Green Bobby Kehna and the honored guest.

H. W. Donahey Oak Street Porthy Hallowe’en J. H. Kehna Harry Murphy Doris Waite Vivian Kehna Lucille Shaffer Helen Stillwagon Freda Campbell Bernice Parson Muriel Parson Thelma Weir Leona Weir Gladys Weir Theda Watters Eda Erk Dorothy Erk Olive Shuler William Sutton Masters Benny Dager Dominick Green Bobby Kehna

Midnight Star Club Hosts Etna Street Gathering

Mr and Mrs Jack Biddle of Etna street welcomed Midnight Star club members to their home Saturday. Five hundred won by Mr and Mrs Carl Mc Cracken and Mr and Mrs Arthur Barnsley. Refreshments in black and yellow. hostess aided by Mrs Cecil Gordon. A Halloween party is planned in two weeks at Mr and Mrs Lyle Wimner’s Hazel street home.

Jack Biddle Etna Street Midnight Star Club Carl McCracken Arthur Barnsley Cecil Gordon Lyle Wimner Hazel Street

Miss Mildred Doyle Hosts Indiana Girls Guests

Miss Mildred Doyle of Sharon Pennsylvania hosted the Indiana Girls as guests Saturday afternoon. Eleven members attended and enjoyed Kensington games, conversation, and refreshments. Miss Margaret Hanrahan assisted as special guest, Hallowe en tones noted in the decorations. The November meeting will be with Miss Mildred Smith of North Ray Street.

Mildred Doyle Sharon Kensington Margaret Hanrahan Mildred Smith North Ray Street

Hallowe'en Party Held by Wesley M B R Class

Members of the H O W class of Wesley M B R church enjoyed a Hallowe en party at Miss Jennie Raymond s Scotland Lane home Friday evening. After a brief business session, contests filled the hours and prizes were awarded to Myrtle Cox Jennie Powell Marie Anderson Elizabeth Atkinson Audre Crabble Virginia Campbell Helen Carpenter and Teresa Critchlow. Mrs N M Raymond served assisted by Mrs W E Carpenter.

Wesley M. BR Hallowe'en Jennie Raymond Scotland Lane Myrtle Cox Jennie Powell Marie Anderson Elizabeth Atkinson Audre Crable Virginia Campbell Helen Carpenter Teresaga Critchlow N. M. Raymond W. E. Carpenter

Halloween Party Hosted by Mrs Deal and Mrs Smith

Mrs Jean Deal and Mrs Margar et Smith entertained Friday evening at their Halloween party at 802 Blaine Street. Guests included Mrs W S Sipe Mrs Rene Allison Mrs Russell Roberts Mrs James Massie Mrs C C Campbell Mrs Tindall Mrs Fred Miller Mrs Jos Showalter and Mrs Jule La Mielle. Mrs Siple won the prize for most original costume and a lunch was served late with help from Mrs Elizabeth Leyde.

Jean Deal Margaret Smith Hallowe’en Blaine Street W. S. Sipe Rene Allison Russell Roberts James Massie C. C. Campbell Tindall Fred Miller Jos. Showalter Jule LaMielle

Wedding Shower Honors Mr and Mrs R M Russell

A Walnut street couple Mr and Mrs Donald Neyman hosted a Friday evening miscellaneous shower for the newlyweds Mr and Mrs R M Russell of Pine street. Twenty five guests enjoyed music and games and presented many gifts. Halloween themed refreshments were provided by Mrs H P Jennings and Mrs B L Barnes.

Donald Neyman Walnut Street R. M. Russell Pine Street Ha&Llowe’en H. P. Jennings

Daughters of 1812 Hold Meeting at Winter Avenue Home

Regular Saturday gathering hosted by Mrs. Harvey Brooks on Winter Avenue featured readings by Mrs. Harry Riley and Mrs. Sara J. Rice. A social hour followed with Halloween refreshments prepared by the hostess and her daughters Elizabeth and Grace. On November 21 Mrs. Laura Marquis will be hostess.

Harvey Brooks Winter Avenue Harry Riley Sara J. Rice Elizabeth Grace Laura Marquis Wallace Avenue

Evening Party Honors Weekend Guests on Ray Street

Mr and Mrs William Runkle hosted a casual evening at their Ray Street home Saturday honoring guests Mr and Mrs Arthur L Vetter from Wilkinsburg. Music chat and cards occupied the evening with refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Charles O'Brien Miss Mabel Mershimer and Mrs George Mershimer. Hallowe en tones set the scene.

William Runkle Ray Street Arthur L. Vetter Wilkinsburg Charles O’brien Mabel Mershimer George Mershimer

Social Evening With Ever Ready Club At Hilyard Home

Mrs C E Hilyard on West Washington hosted Ever Ready club members Friday evening with Hallowe en colors, music, and fancywork. Mrs Lena Burkeart assisted in serving and special guest Mrs Ellen Horchler attended. Mrs H B McConnell of Beckford Street will host November 4.

C. E. Hilyard West Washington Street Hallowe'en Lena Burkeart Ellen Horchler H. B. McConnell Beckford Street

Booster Club Meeting Scheduled at R B Erwin Home

Booster club members will gather at the home of R B Erwin located 33 Milton Street on Wednesday evening for a planned meeting and discussions.

Booster Club R. BK. _Erwin Milton Street

Leech and Robinson Family Reunion Held in Sharon

The Leech and Robinson families held their annual reunion Saturday in the American Legion Auxiliary rooms in Sharon Pennsylvania. Attendees from the city joined relatives for the gathering.

Leech and Robinson American Legion Auxiliary Sharon Pa

Grace and Fenton Families Named in Notice

Mrs E H Grace of Highland Avenue and Mr and Mrs Frank Grace of Sheridan Avenue are listed along with Mr and Mrs C W Fenton and Mr and Mrs Homer Fenton, Howard Morrison, Mrs W E Kramer of Bay Street, and Mrs Ralph Reed of Boyles Avenue in the readable portion of a local notice.

E. H. Grace Highland Avenue Frank Grace Sheridan Avenue C. W. Fenton Homer Fenton Howard Morrison W. E. Kramer Bay Street Ralph Reed Boyles Avenue

Mod ern 600 Club Hostess Luncheon Aided By Members

Mrs. M. J. Scanlon of Cherry street hosted a luncheon for the Modern 600 club at al o'clock on Thursday. After the meal, guests enjoyed a game of five hundred with favors given by Mrs. C. F. Seward, Mrs. Ed. Fulkerson and Mrs. James Young. In two weeks Mrs. John McNulty of Neshannock avenue will be host.

M. J. Scanlon Cherry Street 600 Club C. F. Seward Ed. Fulkerson James Young John McNulty Neshannock Avenue

Surprise birthday fete at Walter B. Ange home

Friends and neighbors gathered Saturday evening at Bay street to honor Walter B Ange on his birthday. Games provided most of the entertainment and many gifts were given to the guest of honor.

Walter B. Ange Bay Street

Social Event Plans For Kensing ton Members

Members of the E. T. W. Kensing ton will be entertained in the home of Mrs. Lee Allen Wildwood Avenue Thursday afternoon Friday evening the husbands will entertain the ladies at dinner at the Bedford Inn New Bedford.

E. T. W. Kensington

New Castle NCJW to Meet at Legion Home Wednesday

National Council of Jewish Women in New Castle will hold a meeting Wednesday at 2 30 PM in the Legion Home. Hostesses listed include Mrs. Joseph Cohen Mrs A Marlin Mrs H Cukerbaum Mrs M Davis and Mrs M J Donnelly.

New Castle National Council of Jewish Women Legion Home Joseph Cohen A. Marlin H. Cukerbaum M. Davis M. J. Donnelly

Luncheon Club Members To Attend 6 O'clock Dinner Masquerade

Members of the F. C. Luncheon club will be guests at a 6 o'clock dinner and masquerade party. The event promises a social evening with costume attire and fellowship among members.

F. C

Mrs Lyda Webster Home Event Thursday Evening

Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Lyda Webster on North Front etree describes a social gathering hosted by the local resident.

Lyda Webster North Frontetree

Luncheon Spoon Club Meets at Mrs Johnston Home

Mrs Grace Phillips Johnston of Moody Avenue will host Luncheon Spoon Club members at her home Friday for a 1 o'clock luncheon.

Grace Phillips Johnston Moody Avenue

Welsh Club Plans Masquerade Party at Clendenin Hall

The Women’s Welsh club invites all members and guests to a masquerade party on Thursday evening October 22 at Clendenin hall.

Clendenin Hall

Yucatan Club Hosts At Martin Residence This Evening

Mr and Mrs J Norman Martin of North Mercer street will entertain members of the Yucatan club at their home this evening.

J. Norman Martin North Mercer Street Yucatan Club

Kensington Members to Meet at Mulberry Street Home

Mrs. C. C. Cooper of Mulberry street will host the N. H. B. Kensington group at her residence on Tuesday for their club gathering and activities.

C. C. Cooper Mulberry Street N. H. B. Kensington

T. E. L. Club to Meet Tuesday Evening

Mrs. Norman Zeigler of East Washington Street will host the T. E. L. club gathering Tuesday evening.

Norman Zeigler East Washington Street T. E. L. Club

St. Marys Guild to Meet at K of C Home Tuesday

Members of St Marys Guild will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 8 oclock in the K of C Home with the session open to all members and guests.

St. Mary's Guild K. of C

Mrs E J Hunter Hosts T T Club Social

Mrs E J Hunter of Bell Avenue will entertain the T T Club members Saturday evening in a social gathering at her home.

E. J. Hunter Bell Avenue T. T. Club

Kitchen Cabinet Band Concert at Third U P Church

Town music night set for Tuesday October 20 at 8 p m. The Kitchen Cabinet Band performs for adults at 35 cents admission in the Third United Presbyterian Church hall. The event aims to raise funds and showcase local talent.

Kitchen Cabinet U. P

Masquerade Party Hosted by Mizpah Society Members

Mrs. Howard Magill hosts a Masquerade party on Tuesday evening at Garfield Avenue for members of the Mizpah society of the First Presbyterian church and their friends.

Howard Magill Garfield Avenue The First Presbyterian Church

Lotus Kensington Club Hosts Luncheon at Mrs Sidley’s Home

Members of the Lotus Kensington Club will hold a 1 pm luncheon at the home of Mrs. W. R. Sidley on Pine Street this Thursday.

Lotus Kensington W. RE. Sidley Pine Street

Circulating Book Club Gathering Planned by Mrs Howe

Mrs. R. C. Howe of East Winter avenue will entertain members at a circulating book club meeting. The event invites attendees to discuss current selections and share recommendations in a cordial home setting.

R. C. Howe East Winter Avenue

Household Dryers and Stoves on Sale

Advertisement listing indoor drying clothes driers at 1.59 and 1.95 dollars each. Electric table stoves with six coils described as good for toast and light cooking. Auto shopping baskets with folding handles offered at 49 cents each. White enamel combined cabinets or chamber pails with enamel covers also shown.

Rainbow Club Regular Meeting at Mrs Herman Richards

Rainbow club associates will hold their regular meeting at the home of Mrs Herman Richards on Waldo street Thursday evening.

Rainbow Club Associates Herman Richards Waldo Street

Laurel hostess to host luncheon for Modern Priscilla Kensington

Mrs. Fred DeVassie of Laurel Avenue will be hostess at a 1 o'clock luncheon Tuesday for members of the Modern Priscilla Kensington.

Fred DeVassie Laurel Avenue Priscilla Kensington

Friendship’s Gentle Rise Tests Breath and Time

A thoughtful remark from Fuller on how slow growing friendship breathes longer. Cautionary note that rapid ascent may exhaust relational stamina and jeopardize lasting bonds.

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