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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1925

Page

3

Miss Adelaide Scott Weds Carl J Flynn at St Joseph’s

A morning wedding at St Joseph’s church united Miss Adelaide Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs George J Scott Croton avenue and Carl J Flynn son of Mr and Mrs F T Flynn West Washington street The nup tial mass was by Rev Fr Weisenberger The couple will reside in this city after a wedding breakfast with immediate family and a trip to Cleveland and Detroit and other lake points

St. Joseph's Church Adelaide Scott George J. Scott Croton Avenue Carl J. Flynn F. T. Flynn West Washington Street Fr. Weisenberger Anne Hirschinger Bert Flynn Mrs. Flynn Cleveland Detroit Lake Points

Surprise 38th anniversary at Croton Avenue home

About twenty five friends and relatives gathered Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Ken Croton avenue to honor their thirty eighth wedding anniversary. The couple received many useful gifts. Music and social chat filled the evening with a mock ceremony featuring attendants Miss Ann Ken and Frank Scetram. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Harry Sanford. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Scott Ken Mrs. Harry Sanford and Misses Anna and Martha Ken.

D. H. Ken Croton Avenue Ann Ken Frank Scetram Harry Sanford Scott Ken Anna Martha Ken

Mrs Henry Barnett to Return Home from City

Mrs Henry Barnett of Torrance California has finished a four month visit with relatives and friends in this city. She is en route to her home and will arrive in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening.

Henry Barnett Torrence Calif Samuel Houston Park Avenue W. P. Sankey Laurel Avenue Los Angeles

Epworth Sunday School Masquerade at Mrs Baer’s Home

Members of the Dorcas class will hold a masquerade party this evening at Hillcrest avenue home of Mrs H D Baer. The event is hosted by Epworth Methodist Sunday school and Dorcas circle members.

Dorcas Epworth

Circle and Lunch Meeting at Clendenin Building

A note announces a Wednesday evening gathering at 7 30 in the Clendenin Building over Union Store on East Washington Street. The event, described as a good medium, has a price of fifty cents.

Grand Circle Clendenin Union Store East Washington Street

Interesting Program At B P W Meeting

The Business and Professional Women met at the Junior High school Monday afternoon with dinner served at 6. Miss Violet King led the program on vocational education. Miss Mary Riffer spoke on Vocational Guidance and Prof. Frank L. Burton on Vocational Education. Nan Jenkins sang several solos. Members toured the home economics department and shops guided by instructors.

Violet King Mary Riffer Frank L. Burton Nan Jenkins

Geneva Club Banquet Set for October 21

The New Castle Geneva club of Geneva college alumni and students will hold a social gathering on Wednesday evening October 21 at the Y W C A social rooms. Banquet service begins at 6 15 with about 60 expected. A special program will follow in the evening.

New Castle Geneva Club Geneva College

Local Club Listings Reflect City Social Circles

A compiled note lists several women led social clubs with addresses on Sutton street Laurel boulevard Leasure avenue East Grant street Fairmont avenue and Hillcrest avenue. Clubs include E O T club Council of Jewish Women GKW Club 1923 S L Club 1907 Club Music Club Friendship Club AJC Club Quanequa S A W Club.

William Hammond Sutton Street Council of Jewish Women Legion Home Clyde Barry Laurel Boulevard S. L P. P. Capitola Leasure Avenue William Wick K. of C. Home George Massie East Grant Street Friendship Club C. George B. Desau Fairmont Avenue Quanequa Club Emrys Davis South Mill Street S. A

Masquerade Party Hosted by Miss Mary Cavender Hosts No-Kixgo Club

No-Kixgo club members entertained at a masquerade party in Miss Mary Cavender's West Washington Street home on Monday evening. Special guests included Miss Marie Pressel, Miss Elsie Stevenson, Miss Thelma White, Miss Marva Wood, and Mrs. James Cavender. Hallowe en games and music provided the diversions as refreshments were served. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Edward Cavender and Mrs. Lee McCummins. Announcement of the next meeting will be made later.

Mary Cavender West Washington Street Marie Pressel Elsie Stevenson Thelma White Marva Wood James Cavender Hallowe'en Edward Cavender Lee McCummins

Mrs Jones Hosts Cheri Ami Club Evening

Mrs George Jones of Edgewood Avenue hosted the Cheri Ami Club Monday evening. Twenty eight members attended with Hallowe en decorations and games including euchre and five hundred. Miss Henrietta Jones and Miss Elizabeth Hopkins served refreshments. In two weeks Mrs Cherek will entertain at Hillcrest Avenue.

George Jones Edgewood Avenue Henrietta Jones Elizabeth Hopkins Cherek Hillcrest Avenue

Mrs. Rodenbaugh Hosts J M Club Gathering

Mrs Oliver Rodenbaugh of Walnut Street will entertain J M Club members Friday evening. A Kitchen Cabinet Band Concert is set for Tuesday evening October 20 at 8 PM at the Third U P Church with admission for children 20 cents.

Oliver Rodenbaugh Walnut Street J. M. Club Kitchen Cabinet U. P

Dr Alice Jones Delivers Delinquency Talk at Woman's Club

Mrs C J Kirk presided at the Monday Science room meeting of the Woman's Club. Dr Alice Jones of New Brighton spoke on Psychology of Delinquents noting lack of sympathy at home and in schools as causes. Hindus will discuss Adventuring in the New World November 2 at Highland U P Church with Federated club guests.

Woman's Club C. J. Kirk Department of Public Welfare Alice Jones New Brighton Maurice G. Hindus Highland U. P Federated Club

Calderwood Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs M W Calderwood celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday October 17 from 4 to 11 pm. About sixty guests attended the dinner at 6 o clock and seventy five neighbors enjoyed a buffet lunch. Out of town guests included L A Ringer and Mrs Wheat on and her five brothers.

M. W. Calderwood L. A. Ringer

Miss Celia Dudek Birthday Celebration at S Jefferson Home

Mary Dudek hosted a birthday gathering for Celia Dudek on S Jefferson St. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments amid floral decorations. Attendees included Anna Golba Alexander Berla Apolonia Golba Frank Dudek Cecil Dudek Anthony Ostrowski Mary Dudek Frank Brys Bertha Mrozek Steve Dudek Helen Ostrander John Janaw ic Anna Korop John Ricaj Helen Glazzer Walter McCaskey Julia Bustigam Alexander Ponka Victoria Glazzer and Walter Serla.

Celia Dudek Mary Dudek S. Jefferson Street Anna Golba Alexander Berla Apolonia Golba Frank Dudek Cecil Dudek Anthony Ostrowski Frank Brys Bertha Mrozek Steve Dudek Helen Ostrander John Janawcik Anna Korop John Ricaj Helen Glazzer Walter McCaskey Julia Bustigam Alexander Ponka Victoria Glazzer Walter Serla

Hallows Eve Party For Aigle Court No 9

Members of Aigle Court No. 9 Tribe of Ben Hur held a Halloween evening in the city building hall. Decorations matched the season as 35 guests dined at a well set table with a gift basket centerpiece. Mrs Jeanette Gilmore performed a piano solo and readings by Mrs Hutt Mrs Humble and Mrs Mary Thomas entertained. A dinner party is planned at the next meeting in two weeks.

Aigle Court No. 9 Ben Hur Jeanette Gilmore Hutt Humble

Dinner honors Mary Brenneman birthday anniversary

Mr and Mrs Elmer Murray hosted at East Washington street Sunday in honor of Mrs Mary Brenneman birthday anniversary. Guests included Harry Brenneman and the Hawks Francis Shrouds Lewis Duffy and family as well as Verna Robinson Edward Francis and Vivian. Powerful gifts were received by the guest of honor.

Elmer Murray East Washington Street Mary Brenneman Harry Brenneman W. H. Hawk George Hawk Verna Robinson Edward Francis Charles Francis Harry Shrouds Vivian W. Duffy Jack Dorothy Mae Betty Jane

Highland Book Club to Lunch at Mrs Frank Butz Home

Members of the Highland Book club will be entertained at a 1 o'clock luncheon Thursday in the home to Mrs. Frank Butz, Carlisle street.

Highland Book Club Frank Butz Carlisle Street

Mrs Nelson to Host F M N Club Meeting Friday

Mrs. David Nelson of S Mill Street will entertain members of the F M N club Friday evening at her home.

David Nelson S. Mill Street F. M. N. Club

Birthday celebration honors 16th birthday

Mr and Mrs Joseph Cohen entertained a number of guests in honor of their child’s sixteenth birthday with a gathering at their home.

Joseph Cohen

Slave Of Fashion At The Penn

The Slave of Fashion at the Penn theatre features Norma Shearer as a country girl who assumes another’s identity in New York. The drama blends humor with romance and dramatic tension as a wealthy man’s life is disrupted by the impostor. Mary Carr stars as the mother and the piece is described as clean and entertaining. A Misfit Sailor with Billy Dooley and Vera Steadman provides additional comedy.

Penn Theatre Norma Shearer New York New Yorker Europe Mary Carr Billy Dooley Vera Steadman

Formal Birthday Party Highlights Hallowe'en Feast

Sara Ruth hosted a themed gathering with Hallowe'en colors and novelties. Guests enjoyed dancing and bridge, with prizes awarded to Miss Bessie Shifman and Miss Mamie Bloom. Refreshments followed, and the guest of honor received many lovely gifts.

Sara Ruth Bessie Shifman Mamie Bloom

M N O Club Holds Social at Mrs Richards Home

Mrs Trevor Richards hosted the M N O Club associates on Monday evening at Long Avenue. Halliween decor set the mood and a handkerchief shower honored birthday girl Mrs H Leroy Shoaff. Mrs Charles Henry aided with refreshments. In two weeks members and husbands plan a dinner at Ye Old Kirk Inn Beaver Pa.

Trevor Richards Long Avenue M. N. O. Club Halliowe H. Leroy Shoaff Charles Henry Ye Old Kirk Inn Beaver

Reading Circle Visit to Shenango Pottery Event

Thirty members and guests gathered at Mrs. R. J. Robison's Grant Street home Monday afternoon then toured Shenango Pottery to view the processes. A brief business session preceded the inspection. The November 2 gathering will be hosted by the Woman's Club at Highland Church.

Reading Circle R. J. Robison Grant Street Shenango Pottery Woman's Club Highland Church

Marriage of Miss Mary Ellen Goo to H Guy Gehr

Announced marriage in Jamestown Pennsylvania between Miss Mary Ellen Goo daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Goo and H Guy Gehr of Jamestown The ceremony was held at the bride's home on Saturday October 10 Gehr is well known locally and has visited often with his sister Mrs E A Fenton of Clenmore boulevard

Mary Ellen Goo W. D. Goo Jamestown H. Guy Gehr Mr. Gehr E. A. Fenton Clenmore Boulevard

E. O. T. Club Meets Wednesday At Mrs Hammond Home

Mrs. William Hammond of Sutton street will host the E. O. T. Club Wednesday evening, shifting the gathering from its originally scheduled Thursday date.

William Hammond Sutton Street E. O. T. Club

West Side Club to Be Entertained at Eveready Inn

Members of the West Side Club will be entertained at the Eveready Inn Thursday evening with Mrs Charles Crable as hostess.

West Side Club Eveready Inn Charles Crable

Mrs Henry Artz Hosts Philadelphia Club Gathering

Mrs Henry Artz of East Washington Street will entertain members of the Philadelphia club on Thursday evening.

Mrs Mershimer Hosts M B Club at East Washington

Mrs Lawrence Mershimer will receive members of the M B club in her home on East Washington street Thursday.

Lawrence Mershimer M. B. Club East Washington Street

Local Birth Announcements and Hospital Updates

Mr and Mrs Fred E Woods Garfield avenue announce the birth of a daughter. Mr and Mrs William E Gordon Park avenue announced the birth of a daughter October 19. Mrs K C Sharrer and daughter of Zellenople spent the week end with Mrs Mary Zeigler North Mercer street. David Stowell West North street improving in Shenango Valley hospital. Griff Jones Meyer avenue after Glenville Hospital operation is improving. Mrs Harry Hagan Garfield avenue recovering from operation at New Castle hospital. Mrs C B Brown Hillcrest avenue recovering at West Penn hospital. Mr and Mrs William Maloney Federal street Dan Baker and Mr and Mrs J W Sweet Warren avenue spent weekend with H Shaffer Knox avenue.

Fred E. Woods Garfield Avenue William E. Gordon Park Avenue K. C. Sharrer Zellenople Mary Zeigler North Mercer Street David Stowell West North Street Shenango Valley Hospital Griff Jones Meyer Avenue Glenville Hospital Cleveland Harry Hagan New Castle Hospital C. 8. Brown Hillcrest Avenue West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh William Maloney Federal Street Dan Baker J. W. Sweet Warren Avenue H. Shaffer Knox Avenue

Cantata at St Pauls Baptist Church Tonight

Under the Glee club auspices the New Castle Afro-Americans will present a cantata this evening in St Pauls Baptist Church with free admission.

New Castle Glee Club St. Paul's Baptist Church

Martha Lodge to Meet and circles host meetings

Martha Lodge No 10 will meet at 7 45 PM in the First Congregational church Reynolds Street. N R Queen Esther Circle hostess Mrs Harry McCurdy hosted Epworth Methodist girls Monday night with devotionals and a study discussion.

Martha Lodge True Ivorites of America First Congregational Church Reynolds Street N. R Harry McCurdy Court Street Epworth Methodist Church Edna May Shaffer Mildred Lusk Dorothy Crum

Margaret Copeland Circle Meeting Plans Bazaar

Mrs. Harry Campbell hosted the Margaret Copeland circle of the Third United Presbyterian Church on Adams Street for the regular monthly gathering. Business sessions included bazaar planning, followed by a social hour with solo performances by William Whieldon and refreshments provided by the hostess. The November meeting is set for Mrs. Gilbert Colnot on Beckford Street.

Margaret Copeland Harry Campbell Adams Street Third United Presbyterian Church William Whieldon Gilbert Colnot Beckford Street

Central Presbyterian Ladies Aid Plans All Day Meeting

The Ladies Aid Society of the Central Presbyterian church will hold an all day meeting in the church on Wednesday. A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 45.

Central Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Society

Third U P S B class to meet with Mrs Rupert

The Third United Presbyterian Section A of the Y S B will gather Thursday evening at East Washington street with Mrs J W Rupert to conduct its meeting.

U. P. Church J. W. Rupert East Washington Street

I. U. To Hold Masquerade in McGoon Ball

The I U A I U chapter 93 plans a masquerade for members and friends in McGoon ball on Wednesday evening October 21.

Pennsylvania McGoon Ball

Spiritualist Church to Hold Services and Lecture

The Spiritualist Church of Truth invites attendance Wednesday evening at 8 o clock on the third floor above Cluttons drug store. A lesson and lecture follows at 8 45 with a demonstration of spirit return. Rev A L John will officiate assisted by Mrs A E Guthrie with Miss Nellie Ingram as pianist.

Spiritualist Church Spiritualist Church of Truth Clutton's A. L. John Will A. E. Guthrie Nellie Ingram

Meeting Postponed of Woman's Missionary Society

The Meeting of Section Two of the Woman's Missionary Society at the First Baptist Church has been postponed to a later date. The session was set for Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Joseph Harris on Centennial Street.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Joseph Harris Centennial Street

St Pauls Lutheran Junior League Meeting And Choir Practice

St Pauls Lutheran announces a Junior League meeting this evening at 6 30 in the church. Junior choir members will practice Thursday afternoon at 4. A religious instruction class meets Saturday morning with Pastor Rev Stump in charge.

St. Paul's Lutheran Stump

Croton M. E. Church Young People Meet at Lovell Home

The Young People's Missionary society of Croton M. E. church met at Cora and Florence Lovell's home Monday afternoon. Ten members attended and district superintendent Mrs. Shields spoke on children's work. A social hour followed with refreshments served by their niece Miriam Phipps.

Croton M. E. Church Young People's Missionary Society of the Cora Florence Lovell Shields Miriam Phipps

Women Union Gathers at Y M C A for Reports

Central Union W C T U plans Friday 7 45 p m meeting in Y M C A parlors. Mrs Martha Ketler to report on Harrisburg State convention. All unions without delegates and outside members invited to attend in Eastbrook area.

Central Union Central Union Harrisburg Martha Ketler

Souls For Sables and Bohemian Flappers at Capitol

The Capitol opened a strong program featuring Souls For Sables as the photoplay headliner with Claire Windsor and Eugene O'Brien in a luxury driven plot about a sable coat. Also shown were New Castle High v Butler High football game close-ups, Bohemian Flappers with five violinist dancers, Harry Langdon in Horace Greely Jr, the Pathe News, and Capitol Orchestra.

Capitol David Graham Phillips Garlan & Co Alice Garlan Claire Windsor Miss Windsor Eugene O’brien Anders Randolf Claire Adams Eileen Percy Petted Society George Fawcett New Castle High-Butler High Harry Langdon Horace Greely, Jr Pathe News Capitol Orchestra

Local club meets at Mrs. Carl Richael home

The group gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Carl Richael's home for devotionals and a business meeting. Eighteen members attended and they spent the rest of the evening knitting blocks for soldiers and sailors afghans. The next meeting is set for the third Thursday in November at Mrs. Frank Shaw's home and members must bring their afghan blocks.

Carl Richael Frank Shaw

Methodist Women Convene 39th Meeting At Harrisville

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Erie conference New Castle district opens its thirty ninth annual convention in Harrisville with local leaders presenting devotionals greetings and talks. Sylvia Barnes of Mahoning Church discusses service abroad and Rev Homer B. Davis with his wife perform songs this evening.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Erie Conference New Castle District Harrisville Methodist Church F. S. Neigh J. Q. Rodgers Sylvia Barnes Mahoning Church Homer B. Davis Epworth Church J. L. Stratton F. P. Andrews Sarah Wright E. N. Baer W. A. Taylor

Chekiang Troops Take More Towns Near Nanking Advance

Fengteh troops of General Chang Tso-Lin clashed near Kien Kiang as Chekiang forces seized Soochow and nearby towns without battle. The Chekiangs then occupied Chenkiang and pushed toward Nanking seeking strategic position.

International News Service London Chang Tso-Lin Kien Kiang Changpai Soochow Chenkiang Nanking

Daughters of the King Elect New Officers

The Daughters of the King of Trinity Episcopal church met in a special session and elected officers for the coming year. Officers include President Mrs. Jared Hoyt, Vice President Mrs. T. H. Mitchock, Secretary Miss Martha Lavarack, and Treasurer Mrs. E. O. Haun. They will assume duties at the first November meeting.

Daughters of the King of Trinity Episcopal Church Jared Hoyt T. H. Mitchock Martha Lavarack E. O. Haun

Vessels Rush to Safety as Storm Signals Rise

Cleveland dispatch reports ships scrambling to avoid danger as storm warnings spread along the coast. Harbor traffic slows while port authorities issue alerts and crews secure docked vessels.

International News Service Cleveland

Stormy Lake Erie Winds Stir Waters Off Shore

Heavy winds plus icy snow flakes lash Lake Erie shores and drive high waves. Shipping officials say vessels out of port are not in danger. The issue also highlights a Livestock Column with information for farmers and breeders.

Lake Erie

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