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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
3
About 400 members and friends greeted Rev. James Charbonnier at a Thursday reception. Dr. F S Neigh welcomed him. a program featured readings, vocal and musical numbers by local clergy and community members. Refreshments were served in the social room after the event.
Mrs David Mayne and Mrs E E Douglas hosted a one o clock luncheon on Thursday at State Street. Orange and black tones dominated the table settings and six guests were seated. After luncheon guests enjoyed social time with fancy work and conversation.
Members of the G. K. W. club will meet Wednesday evening November 4 at the home of Mrs. Ralph Duff of Richelieu avenue.
Members of the Federation of Women's Club join the Woman's Club Monday afternoon to hear Maurice G Hindus speak on Adventuring in the Old World. The lecture begins at 8 o'clock at Highland U P church. Hindus, born in a Russian village, came to the United States as a youth and worked on farms before attending Colgate University and Harvard Graduate School. He has become a noted speaker and writer with first hand knowledge of the Russian peasant and immigration.
Thirty five friends and relatives attended a house warming at the new Switzer residence on Hillcrest avenue. Miss Betty Houston sang, Miss Lucille Sankey read, and guests brought gifts. Dainty refreshments were served by three hostesses. Out of town guests included the Armstrongs and Sankeys of Leesburg.
New Castle Chapter No. 105 of the Order of Eastern Star hosted a masquerade dance in the I O O F hall for members and Mason ic friends. About 65 couples attended. music lasted from 9 to 12 with special novelty dances. Committees included Mrs Jennie Hennon as chair and numerous members assisting.
Mr and Mrs Henry W Douglas announce the marriage of their daughter Mattie to Arthur E Clark of Youngstown Ohio. The ceremony was Thursday at 2 pm in the Primitive Methodist church before about fifty friends. Rev H J Buckingham officiated with the ring ceremony. The couple left for a trip to Cleveland and Detroit and will live at 140 Hilton Avenue Youngstown. Mrs Clark has worked for New Castle Dry Goods for eight years and is a 1912 graduate of the local high school.
The East New Castle Halloween gathering at W. J. McChesney residence featured seasonally decorations, costumed guests, and evening amusements. Attendees included the Brintons Ferry Kalajainens Lutzes Kalajainen Patchell Houk Lytle Graff Gibson Edith Lutz and others.
Miss Helen Timberbell and Miss Elsie Beales hosted a Hallowe'en party at a Harbor Street home Thursday evening. The decorated party featured games music and prizes awarded to Miss Elizabeth Brown and Truman Cannon. Several piano numbers were performed by Miss Gladys Miller with the hostess and assistants serving.
Mrs. James Hayden and Mrs. Everett Campbell host a gathering with guests including Misses Marjorie Bell Hazel Black Elizabeth Brown Emma Ruth Campbell Gladys Miller Opal Ryhal Sal Ritty Gwendolyn Stephenson Katherine Schuller Katherine Seetch Erma Contum Elizabeth Urgar June Webster and Messrs. Wm Brown John Barilee Truman Canon John Figuley Harold Hartzel William Stephenson Chas Truby Sam Tiache Special guests include Hilda Lenahart Elizabeth Warnock Everette Campbell Jr James Anderson and families of E Campbell Haydon D R Campbell and James Campbell.
N. H. B. Kensington members and families enjoyed their annual masquerade at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Griffith on Highland avenue. Prizes went to Mrs. Earl Free and Miss Jean Remley. Special guests included Mrs. J. Book and her daughter Jean. Music games and elaborate refreshments followed.
Decorations lined the Craig street home of Mrs. Thomas Francis as she welcomed Alcanza Kensington members. Special guests included Mrs. William Harris Mrs. Edward Ward Mrs. Roy Allen and daughter Margaret and Mrs. William Hoover of Youngstown Ohio. Music and conversation followed with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. Roy Allen. On November 19 Mrs. Eleanor Leisure of Long Avenue will host.
Mrs Victor Smith joined Iona Kensington as a new member during theThursday regular meeting hosted by Mrs Edward Carr of Dewey avenue. The event featured music and sewing with orange and black decorations and a dainty lunch provided by the hostess aided by Mrs Frank Glasgow. In two weeks the group will meet with Mrs George Carr off Delaware avenue.
Informal social pastimes were enjoyed Thursday evening as Mrs Charles Bailey entertained a few friends at a masquerade party at her home on Haus avenue. Refreshments were served in Halloween colors with guests including Mrs Harry Bailey Mrs Calvin Bailey Mrs William McGrew Mrs Jess Richards Mrs J McNair Mrs KE L Young Mrs D Glitch Mrs Francis Shoaff Mrs Ray Bailey Mrs Alvie Glitch Mrs Joseph Jenkins and Miss Evelyn Weller.
Mrs. Jesse Cochran entertained the E. O. W. club on North Beaver street with fourteen members present. Informal pastimes followed by refreshments provided by Mrs. Thomas Maloney and Mrs. Anna Boalick. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Maloney in two weeks.
Thirty six members of the Girls Kensington and their husbands were entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs E B Shilton Winter avenue. The table featured Halloween themed decorations and after dinner guests played five hundred and bridge. Special guests were Mr and Mrs Edward Burckhart. Announcement of the next regular meeting will be made later.
Misses Eileen and Eloise Bishop entertained jointly at a Hallowe en party on West Washington street. Twenty three guests enjoyed music and games with costume prizes awarded to Dorothy Jackson and Bobby McGregor. Refreshments were served by Mrs Walter Bishop Miss Margaret Bishop and Miss Wilma Cartwright.
Three tables of bridge were played Thursday afternoon when the B O F club visited Mrs George Brewer in Youngstown. Mrs Paul Fisher and Mrs C A Haynes played. A lunch was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Chas Burchhart. The next meeting will be at Mrs Charles Burckhart’s Winter avenue home.
Allen Haid hosted a small gathering at his Delaware avenue home on Thursday evening. The informal dance featured orchid and yellow decorations, music, and dancing for 14 guests with refreshments served by Mrs. A. B. Haid.
Mrs. James Duddy of Girard is guest of Mrs. Jack McNulty on Neshannock Ave. Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh announce the birth of a daughter on Neshannock Boulevard. Mrs. D Ralph Dunn of Haus Avenue called to Madison New Jersey by her mother s death. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curshner visiting Cannonsburg relatives. David Mackey of West Clayton St. recovering after a serious operation at Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh. Mrs. Howard Shoaff of Rector Pa. visiting her mother Mrs I R Gibson on North Jefferson St. Miss Margaret Hetzlein returns home to Pittsburgh after two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Francis Frey on East Reynolds St.
Miss Lillian Widel of Hamilton street hosted a Halloween party Thursday evening with games music and seasonal orange and black decor. A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Charles Widel with help from Mrs. Frank Eckles. attendees included Genevieve Baker Lucile Kelley Lois Alford Bertha Hogue Edna Emminger Peg Thornton Edith Berry Lyman Catterson Charles Robinson Leo Hill Clem Reynolds Keith Van Fossen Kenneth Winters Daniel Hughes Walter Hill and Mr and Mrs Sam Irwin.
Misses Allene and Sarah Mears hosted a masquerade at their Butler Avenue home Thursday evening for twenty girls. Rooms featured witches and black cats with prizes awarded to Allene Hyde Edys Brandon and Laura Whitlock for stunts. Special guests included Miss Jean Rummel and Miss Williams. Maxine McCoy performed several solos. Refreshments were provided by Mrs J R Mears with help from Mrs Louis Genkinger Mrs James Miss Marguerite Kleckner and Good of Irwin Pa.
Members of the L A H class of Central Presbyterian with teacher Mrs Carl Wilson attended a masquerade party at Miss Hazel McClelland's Edenburg home Thursday evening. Eight members attended with a fortune teller as a special guest and Hallowe en refreshments prepared by Mrs Norman McClelland.
Members of the Modernist Club gathered Wednesday evening at Miss Eleanor Travers’s West State street home for a masquerade with ten guests. Music and games entertained, a special solo dance by Miss Laura Travers, and a prize won by Mrs. Toots Schohart. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Teresa Travers. In three weeks Miss Adelaide Lamb will host.
Alumni and former students of Muskingum college gather for a get together and dinner at Rev. S B Copeland's East Washington street home Monday at six. A college radio program from Columbus Ohio will be aired during the evening. Those not receiving invitations should contact Rev Copeland immediately.
Members of the L. N. S. club enjoyed a masquerade party hosted by Mrs. Alex Black in her East area residence. Guests attended in disguise, sharing refreshments and socializing in a festive, informal gathering.
Washington street report notes a brief business session followed by games and refreshments. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Jack Marshall and Mrs. William Kehna. In two weeks Mrs. Fred Robinson on Superior Street will entertain.
The junior masquerade party will be held at the New Castle Field Club Saturday evening at seven o'clock. The dancing class will begin promptly at 8 30 o'clock.
Members of the Loyal Girls class of Central Christian Church attended a masquerade party at the home of Mrs. William Houston on East North Street with the class taught by Mrs. John.
iSwans were winners in a membership contest. Prizes for the various contests were won by Misses Dimple Owen, Mildred Cowmeadow, Irene Park and Wilda Yingling. Dainty refreshments were served later to 35 guests and the hostess was assisted by Mrs. Clint Williams.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Wimner of Hazel street will entertain Midnight Star club members at a masquerade party Saturday evening.
Mutata club associates were entertained at a one o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. Lee Pyle on Neshannock Avenue. Club flowers were arranged as a centerpiece and covers were laid for ten.
Mrs W A Strumatesr and Mrs George Houston will entertain socially Tuesday November 10 at Mrs Harry Bowman N Mercer Street.
Thirty six members of the L. A. B. club and their families enjoyed a masquerade party Thursday evening at Mrs. Charles Cobert’s home on East Washington street. Novelty decorations and games entertained guests with prizes awarded to Mrs. John Sweet, Mrs. George Price, and Mrs. William Maloney. The regular meeting will be held in one week with Mrs. Carl Smith. East Washington street.
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