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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1925

Page

25

Kensington Masquerade Party Delights Tuesday Kensington

The Hallowe'en masquerade at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marris on Centennial street drew Tuesday Kensington guests and their husbands. Rev. P. H. Lynch and family added to the merry evening with music games and a special lunch. Lynch, recently elected president of the State Ministerial Union, will deliver the anniversary address in Erie next year.

Joseph Marris Centennial Street Kensington Harris Hallowe’en Stanley Treser Podunk P. H. Lynch First Baptist Church McKeesport Hilton Lynch Norristown State Ministerial Union Erie N. L. Gardner G. L. Hughes Frank Hayden R. C. Fralick W. F. Gardner Wallace

Yu Cathedral members to dine with Mr and Mrs Gregory

Mr and Mrs H R Gregory of Wallace Avenue will host the Yucatan members for an evening gathering on Monday.

H. R. Gregory Wallace Avenue Yucatan

Field Club Masquerade Dance Delights New Castle Crowd

About seventy five couples attended the New Castle Field Club masquerade dance with dancing from 9 to 2. Prizes went to ladies and gentlemen for most original comical and prettiest costumes. A buffet lunch followed, with decorations and refreshments teams listed.

Hallowe’ En New Castle Field Club Harry Lampe Alice Smith John §. Farr Earl Rigby John Farr W.W. W. Horner Jane Phillips Fred Eakin

Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Majors in Princeton

A miscellaneous shower celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jones in Princeton honored the newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Majors. Hallowe en themed decorations and informal social games entertained guests including families from Youngstown New Castle and Princeton. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughters.

Lawrence Majors A. L. Jones Princeton Sara Gardner Florence Shaffer Cecil Jones Herbert Taylor Ruth Youngstown Ohio Edward Jones Willis Lutz Carl A. C. Gardner Herman Paul McCready New Castle R. K. Shaffer Marjory Edward Eckert Evelyn Leona Edward Robert Harold Dinsmore Majors A. L Ones

North Highland Dinner Club Hosts At Bedford Inn

Mr and Mrs W R Jarvis entertained the North Highland Dinner Club at the Bedford Inn on Friday evening. An elaborate menu and Halloween toned decor accompanied a table set for sixteen. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Jarvis Mrs J W Sarver and Miss Lillian Sarver. In three weeks Mr and Mrs C H Milholland will entertain.

W. R. Jarvis Edgewood Avenue North Highland Dinner Club Bedford Inn Paul Jarvis J. W. Sarver Lillian Sarver C. H. Milholland Winter Avenue

Heidish Family Says Son Charles Accepts Miami Job

Mr and Mrs H D Heidish of West Washington street report their son Charles who has been in Miami Florida for two months has accepted a position there with a New Jersey firm.

H. D. Heidish West Washington Street Charles Miami Florida New Jersey

Halloween Party Brings North Beaver Christians Together

North Beaver youths from Bethel U P Mt Jackson U P and Westfield churches joined at Westfield Grange Hall for a Halloween masquerade with about 100 attendees. A church committee hosted a varied program and seasonally themed refreshments while prizes for masquerade categories were awarded by judges from the three congregations.

Bethel U. P Mt. Jackson U. P Westfield Presbyterian Westfield Grange Hall Wright Hofmaster Howard Butler Catherine Hayes Robert Hamill Pauline Wallace W. S. Caskey Mt. Jackson

Fellowship Dinner At First Presbyterian Church

Two hundred guests attended the Fellowship Dinner held Friday evening by the men of First Presbyterian Church. Dr J A Kelso president of Western Theological Seminary spoke and presented sixty slides on Petra the ruined city of Arabia. Kelso recently returned from Arabia and described the citys perilous entry. Ticket committee members included Lewis McCamb William Rubel Walter Sample and others.

First Presbyterian Church J. A. Kelso Western Theological Seminary Petra Arabia Kelso Dr. Kelso Lewis McCamb William Rubel Walter Sample William Butler Robert McBurney George Ramsey Kenneth Staley Forrest Thompson J. J. Madigan Albert Street Harry Gibson Llewellyn Jones David Gamble

Masquerade party honors McLafferty sons Jack and Billy

Mr and Mrs P R McLafferty hosted thirty three guests on Walnut street for a masquerade evening in honor of their sons Jack and Billy. The event featured seasonally themed decorations, games and music, followed by refreshments. Guests included Louise Young Retta Gienn Rosel pha Hatguff June Travers Mary Lou Travers Madine Conner Rose Green Margaret Waddalinger Betty Health Lillian Health Madeline Patterson Ruth Patterson Leah ONeil Audrey McLafferty James Eckbloom Walter Hammond James Daly Robert McArthur Thomas Carrigan Jack Travers Thomas Cunningham Jessie McArthur Jack Meckling James Shaffer Ray Nichols Robert Fulkerson Orlan Caissa Billy Young and James McArthur.

P. R. McLafferty Walnut Street Jack Billy Louise Young Retta Gienn Roselpha Catherine Hatguff June Mary Lou Travers Madine Conner Rose Green Margaret Waddalinger Betty Lillian Health Madeline Ruth Patterson Leah O'Neil Audrey McLafferty James Eckbloom Walter Hammond James Daly Robert McArthur Thomas Carrigan Jack Travers Thomas Cunningham Jessie McArthur Jack Meckling James Shaffer Ray Nichols Robert Fulkerson Orlan Caissa Billy Young James McArthur

Minerva Club Guests at Mrs Updegraff Home

The Minerva Club members visited the home of Mrs. Clarence Updegraff on Laurel Avenue Friday evening. Special guests included Mrs. Charles McCague of Braddock and Mrs. Colzan. Needlework and conversation entertained guests, refreshments were served, and Mrs. Clifford Colgan assisted the hostess. Mrs. Ford Fulkerson of Crawford Avenue will host in two weeks.

Minerva Club Clarence Updegraff Laurel Avenue Charles McCague Braddock Col- Zan Clifford Colgan Ford Fulkerson Crawford Avenue

Masquerade Party Hosts Ruth Norris at Cunningham Avenue

Mrs Ruth Norris entertained a number of guests at her home on Cunningham Avenue Friday evening with orange and black mas querade decorations. The gathering was spent in social conversation and refreshments were served later.

Ruth Norris Cunningham Avenue

Notable Guests Attended Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Norris

The hostess served all guests with assistance from Mrs. Martin Norris. Attendees included Misses Dorothy Uber Helen Garber Ruth Campbell Mary Richards June Fowler Margaret Adelaide Louise Tempesta Dorothy Uber Ruth Miller and Messrs John Morgan Samuel Fowler Fred Cunningham Harry Albert Jones and Audley Figuly.

Ments Martin Norris Dorothy Uber Helen Garber Ruth Campbell Mary Richards June Fowler Margaret Adelaide Louise Tempesta Ruth Miller John Morgan Samuel Fowler Fred Cunningham Harry Albert Jones Audley Figuly

Masquerade Party for Local School Friends

A group of school friends gathered Friday at Miss Jean and Jack Ball’s East Washington Street home for a masquerade party. Prizes were won by Stewart Loveridge and Charles Bookover. Guests enjoyed games and music with Halloween decorations echoing in the refreshments served by Mrs. Frank Ball assisted by Mrs. Louis List and Mrs. Joseph Campbell.

Jean Jack Ball East Washington Street Stewart Loveridge Charles Bookover Hallowe'en Tones Frank Ball Louis List Joseph Campbell Jean Parker Virginia Lowery Ruth Elizabeth Campbell Marie Campbell

Masquerade Honors Cousin Stephene Scholier At Dewey Ave

Miss Irene McLafferty hosted a Friday masquerade night on Dewey avenue in honor of her cousin Miss Stephene Scholier of Sharon. The event featured orange and black decor, games, contests, and refreshments with guests including Gladys Thompson Alice Schuller Margaret Thompson May Wise Florence Kneram Leona Emery Blanche Lorenz Harold Livesay Frank Pitzer Edward Hill Joseph Cotton Robert Griffith Richard Black and Orville Burkman.

Irene McLafferty Dewey Avenue Stephene Scholier Sharon Gladys Thompson Alice Schuller Margaret Thompson May Wise Florence Kneram Leona Emery Blanche Lorenz Messrs Harold Livesay Frank Pitzer Edward Hill Joseph Cotton Robert Griffith Richard Black Orville Burkman

Masquerade Party At Hazel Reed’s Home

Miss Hazel Reed entertained guests near Volant on Thursday evening with music games and refreshments. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Sontag and children Earl and Gladys Mr and Mrs Andrew Wilson and children Henry Mable Martha Homer Bertha and Lois Mrs Charles Brickner and children Charles Melba and Malvin Mr and Mrs S Walker and children Raymond Anna Harold and Earl LeRoy Davis Mr and Mrs Edward Reed and children Hazel Sarah Donald and Kenneth and Mrs McConnell.

Hazel Reed Near Volant John Sontag Earl Gladys Andrew Wilson Henry Mable Martha Homer Bertha Lois Charles Brickner Charles Melba Malvin S. Walker Raymond Anna Harold

Mattie Douglas Weds Arthur Platts in Primitive Methodist Church

Mr and Mrs Henry W Douglas announce the marriage of their daughter Mattie to Arthur E Platts of Youngstown. The ceremony was held Thursday at 2 pm in the Primitive Methodist church with Rev H J Buckingham officiating. About 50 relatives attended. The couple will reside at 140 Hilton Avenue Youngstown Ohio after a lake trip.

Henry W. Douglas E. Reynolds Street Mattie Arthur E. Plotts Youngstown Primitive Methodist H. J. Buckingham

H G L Girls Club Hold Hallowe en Masquerade Night

Twenty members enjoyed a Halloween masquerade party Friday evening with hostess Mrs Harry Maughan in Galbreath Avenue. Appropriate seasonal colors decorated the rooms and Miss Ruth Stroble won the best costume prize. Games entertained the group with refreshments served by the hostess and Miss Jeanette McConnell. Next meeting announced for later date.

H. G. L. Girls Club Hallowe'en Harry Maughan Galbreath Avenue Ruth Stroble McConnell Jeanette McConnell

Masquerade Party Held by Re United Ladies League

Thirty seven members attended a masquerade gathering at the home of Mrs. Anna Bennett on Atlantic Avenue. Z Ryan performed mouth organ and harp solos. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Swarget, Mrs. William H. Cox, and Mrs. John Davis. Rooms featured Halloween colors and a buffet lunch was served. Mrs. George Wyman will host another event in two weeks.

Reunited Ladies League Anna Bennett Atlantic Avenue Z. Ryan Swarget William H. Cox John Davis George Wyman Maryland Avenue

Organ Recital by Harold Funkhauser at Westminster Church

Harold Funkhauser, organist of Westminster church in Youngstown Ohio and former organist at First Methodist, will present an organ recital Tuesday evening November 10 under the Queen Esther Auxiliary of the First Methodist Church.

First Methodist Church Harold Funkhauser Westminster Church Youngstown Mr. Funkhauser

Billy Maine's Overseas Revue Entertains Audiences

Press reviews praise Billy Maine's Overseas Revue "Somewhere In France" as a first class musical comedy. The show delivers originality and features not yet seen by visiting companies, promising an evening of amusement for attendees.

Billy Maine France

Entertain Jointly at Masquerade Party by Local Pair

Mr and Mrs Howard Platt Mee han and Mr and Mrs William Stew art entertained members of the Quanequa club and their husbands at the farmers home on Crawford avenue for a masquerade party. Orange and black decorations set a Halloween tone. The best costume prize went to Mr and Mrs Walter Hemphill with special guests Mr and Mrs Lewis and Mr and Mrs Trader. Games and music were the main diversions hosted by the organizers.

Howard Platt Meehan William Stewart Quanequa Club Farmers Crawford Avenue Hallowe’en Walter Hemphill Lewis Trader

Lillian McQuiston Weds Peter Terlinden at Chewton Parsonage

Miss Lillian McQuiston daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence McQuiston Moravia Stop and Peter Terlinden son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Terlinden Frisco were married by Rev Durbin at the First Christian church parsonage. The gown was blue satin and they will reside in Frisco with Terlinden employed at National Tube Company Ellwood City.

First Christian Church Chewton Durbin Lillian MecQuiston Clarence McQuiston Moravia Peter Terlinden Theodore Terlinden Frisco Elizabeth St. John Mr. Terlinden National Tube Company Ellwood City

Masquerade Party Hosted at Harry Johns Home

A Tuesday masquerade event hosted at Harry Johns home entertained many guests. Music and games followed by refreshments prepared by Mrs. Johns with assistance from Mrs. Charrles Kwiat. Guests included Robert Minteer and family and a long list of Minteer, Kwiat, Bleakney, Yakubic, and Kline family members.

Harry Johns Johns Charrles Kwiat Robert Minteer Frank Minteer Laura Minteer Olive Bleakney Esther Phillips Lucille Kwiat Mary Yakubic Elizabeth Yakubic Margaret Aberm Lawrence McCaslin Stanley Kwiat Adam Kwiat Albert Bowers Mitchell Kwiat Ernest Kwiat Harold Fitzgerald Everett Bleakney Steven Jennie Kline

Masquerade Party Hosted by Mrs Reed in Neshannock Avenue

Mrs. Virginia Reed and her sons Claude and Delbert entertained about 30 guests at a tastefully appointed masquerade party on Neshannock avenue. The event featured old fashioned games, piano numbers by Miss Tillie Minisky, and dinner served by Mrs. Reed. Out of town visitors included Mrs. Mary Rilley and her daughter Teresa and son Charles.

Virginia Reed Claude Delbert Neshannock Avenue Mary Rilley Teresa Charles Tillie Minisky Reed

Hallowe'en Party At Shaw Street Hosted By Mrs Strain

B D G club members were guests at a Hallowe en party hosted by Mrs Susan Strain on Shaw street Friday evening. Dancing music and games formed the highlights. Mrs Charlotte Donnelly won the prize. The hostess was assisted in serving by Mrs Charlotte Donnelly.

B. D. G. Club Hallowe'en Susan Strain Shaw Street Charlotte Donnelly

Masquerade Party for B. B. Club at Maitland Street

Members of the B. B. club and their families enjoyed a masquerade party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dickson on Maitland street Friday evening. The rooms were attractively decorated with the season's suggestions. Games.

B. B. Club J. €. Dickson Maitland Street

Delights After Event At Local Gathering

Music and food filled the evening as guests enjoyed the main diversions. Delicious refreshments followed, served by the hostess with help from Mrs. A. Tunison and Mrs. D. L. Shields.

A. Tunison D. L. Shields

Masquerade Party Tonight at Sons of Veterans Hall

Sixty guests including members of Daniel Leasure post and the Spanish American War Veterans auxiliary attended a masquerade party. Dancing card playing and fortune telling were highlights, with Halloween themed refreshments served later by the committee.

Daniel Leasure Post Sons of Veterans Hall

Dinner honors guest at Cumberland Avenue residence

Mr and Mrs Edward Chapman entertained at a family dinner Friday night for their house guest Gilbert McClean of Salt Lake City. The table was prettily decorated with seasonally themed decor and covers were laid for 20. The hostess was assisted by Mrs C D Gorley and Mrs Fred Donalds. Informal pastimes followed.

Edward Chapman Cumberland Avenue Gilbert McClean Salt Lake City C. D. Gorley Fred Donalds

1919 Kingston Club Hosts Chicken Supper at Woodring Home

Members of the Kingston club enjoyed a chicken supper at the home of Mrs. George Woodring on Ray street. Hallowe en decorations and lighted candles formed the centerpiece. Hostess duties were shared by Misses Rose and Jane Weber, with Mrs. D. D. Valiensi scheduled to host in two weeks.

Kensington George Woodring Ray Street Hallowe’en Rose Jane Weber D. D. Valiensi Lincoln Avenue

Masquerade Party Brightens Whippo Street Home

Mrs. Glenn Fox hosts an E. O. T. club masquerade gathering on Friday evening at her Whippo street residence. About twenty guests enjoyed contests and Hallowe'en games followed by refreshments.

Glenn Fox Whippo Street E. O. T. Club

A. C. Club Holds Friday Meeting at Mrs Dickson Home

The A C club met Friday afternoon with host Mrs. Frank Dickson of Cunningham Avenue. After a brief business session members enjoyed fancywork and social chat, and Mrs. Alice Coryea assisted in serving a dainty lunch.

T. A. C. Club Frank Dickson Cunningham Avenue Alice Coryea

Hershey Auxiliary Plans Monday Meeting at Lincoln Avenue Home

The Hershey auxiliary will meet Monday evening, November 2, at the home of Mrs. Lee Boyles on Lincoln avenue. Associate hostesses will include Mrs. S. Perry, Mrs. George Carpenter, Miss Eva Rearie, Mrs. Ola Crill and Mrs. Harry Rez.

Hershey Lee Boyles Lincoln Avenue S. Perry George Carpenter Eva Rearie Ola Crill Harry Rez

Mrs Clarence Pyle Hosts J M Club Meeting

Mrs Clarence Pyle of Croton Avenue will entertain members of the J M club at her home on Wednesday evening November 4.

Clarence Pyle Croton Avenue J. M. Club

Mrs Catherine Engs to Host Sunshine Kensington Gathering

Mrs Catherine Engs of Green Street will entertain members of the Sunshine Kensington Monday evening in New Castle. The event brings together local Afro-Americans from the New Castle community for an informal social.

Sunshine Kensington Catherine Engs Green Street

Chicken and Pie Supper at Union Baptist Church

A chicken and pie supper is scheduled tonight at Union Baptist Church with a bazaar running through next week. Proceeds support church programs and community activities.

Union Baptist Church

The Wife Who Wasn't Wanted at Capitol With Irene Rich

Warner Bros follows My Wife and I with The Wife Who Wasn't Wanted at the Capitol next week. Irene Rich and Huntley Gordon star in a dramatic comedy about a mother's sacrifice to save her son from a murder conviction amid a scheme with an old flame.

Capitol Wife Irene Rich Huntley Gordon Warner Bros Warners the Capitol Jerry O'Meara Damon and Pythias The Silver Sheet Kentucky Jordon Miss Rich

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