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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1925

Page

25

Miss Dorothy Woods Weds Harold Carnahan in Meadville

The ceremony took place Saturday September 19 in Meadville Pa with Rev Platt presiding. Miss Dorothy E Woods daughter of Mr and Mrs Beets Woods of Greenwood avenue and Harold E Carnahan of Polk Pa were married unattended. Mrs Carnahan is a nurse at Polk Pa and Mr Carnahan works for a construction company in Youngstown. They will visit the bride's home for two weeks.

Dorothy E. Woods Beets Woods Greenwood Avenue Harold E. Carnahan Polk Fred L. Mayberry A. V. Club Erie Avenue Everett Weygan Florence Pritchard Marjory Meadville Platt Carnahan

North Hill Kensington Meeting Postponed Indefinitely

The Friday meeting of the North Hill Kensington group with Mrs C J Williamson of Sheridan Avenue has been postponed indefinitely.

North Hill Kensington C. J. Williamson Sheridan Avenue

A Musia Club Meeting At Highland Avenue Home

Mrs P L Kerr of Highland Avenue will entertain members of the A Musia club at her home on Wednesday afternoon.

A Musia Club P. L. Kerr Highland Avenue

Pening Fall Meeting for B P W Members

The Business and Professional Women's Club met at the YWCA on Monday evening September 21 for the first regular monthly dinner and business meeting. Miss Sue Cramer reported ten new members, naming Letitia Cancer and nine others. Emily Rice reviewed the national convention held in Portland in July. Alumni guests Mrs. Alice Rider McKillop and Miss Pearl Robinson spoke briefly.

Business and Sue Cramer Letitia Cncer Emma Cloud Emily Solomon Florence Schumaker Mildred Dowlie Marian Coriffin Ruth Wallace Ruth MacEwen Ruth Rittenhouse Rose Barber Emily Rice Portland Alice Rider McKillop Victoria B. C Pearl Robinson Muskegon Mich

Martha Shrine Card Party Planned by Local Members

Martha Shrine No 14 schedules its first full card party Friday at 2 PM in the I O O S hall for Eastern Star members and friends. High score prizes and refreshments will be provided by the committee led by Mrs Ann Harris. The Shannons and Dr Ida Shannon and Mrs Mary lodgers from the city drove to Erie Pa Monday. Mr Shannon serves on the Supreme Court of Erie jury.

Martha Shrine No. 14 I. O. O. S. Hall Eastern Star Ann Harris Erie Oliver J. Shannon Ida Shannon Mary Lodgers Shannon Supreme Court of Erie

Richard Barthelmess Shines in Shore Leave at the Penn

Richard Barthelmess scores with Shore Leave at the Penn Theatre in New Castle during the first three days of the week. Dorothy Mackaill provides strong support as the seaman and coast town romance unfolds aboard battleships. The film, a wholesome seaside story, draws a substantial audience and favorable notices with Barthelmess at his best in the sailor role. Tonight and tomorrow the Coast of Folly with Gloria Swanson follows Shore Leave.

Richard Barthelmess the Penn New Castle Penn Theatre Dorothy Mackaill Uncle Sam Barthel Mess West Point Gloria Swanson

Italian M. E. wedding solemnized for Nocera’s daughter

Miss Antonietta Nocera married Nobile Di Lorenzo in a 11 o'clock ceremony at the Italian Methodist church. Rev Fiala officiated. The event drew about 125 guests and a 75 guest reception with flowers, music, and gowns described. The couple plans a trip to Philadelphia New York and Washington before settling at 304 1-2 East Long Avenue.

Antonietta Nocera Harry Nocera East Long Avenue Fiala Mahbell Hutchison Lohengrin Henry Badger Nellie Zazzarino Gaetano Casalena Edith Russo Anna Giancola Virginia White Mafalda Nocera Louis Loxzzi Rochester Pittsburgh di Lorenzo Philadelphia New York Washington, D. C East Long Avenue

Local Club Listings Include Names and Addresses

The excerpt lists multiple clubs with officer titles and addresses. Quanequa Club led by Mrs William Stewart on Highland avenue appears alongside Music Club with Mrs P L Kerr, Circulating Book Club with Mrs W G Dunn East street, 1907 Club on North street led by Mrs Fred Deverell, and other clubs under Mrs Charles Gillen Miss Helen Gibson Mrs Mable Barris and more across East Washington Park Avenue Sut ton street Point Place and Youngstown road.

William Stewart Highland Avenue P. L. Kerr Frank Zimmerly Park Avenue W. G. Dunn East Street Fred Deverell North Street Charles Gillen Youngstown Road Helen Gibson Friendship C. George Sutton Street

Booster club meeting at East Washington home plans practice

Members of the Booster club of the P. H. C. met at Mrs. William Canfield’s home on East Washington street. They planned a degree team practice for September 30 at the I. O. O. F. hall and enjoyed piano numbers by Mrs. Catherine Badger. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Bell Kennedy. The October 2 gathering will be at Mrs. Kennedy’s Temple avenue home.

William Canfield East Washington Street I. O. O. F. Hall Catherine Badger Bell Kennedy Temple Avenue

Knights of Malta to Celebrate 10th Birthday Friday

Star of Bethlehem Commandery No 491 A and I O Knights of Malta hosts an open meeting at Malta Hall Friday September 25 to mark the 10th birthday. The program includes the original roll call from ten years ago and the roll call of the 35 charter members, followed by addresses entertainment and a light lunch.

Star of Bethlehem Commandery I. O Knights of Malta Malta Hall Commandery

Miss Edna Emminger Hosts Semper Fi Club at Home

Miss Edna Emminger entertained members of the Semper Fi club at her Galbreath Avenue home Monday evening. Music and conversation provided the main amusements with refreshments served by her mother and Miss Genevieve Baker. In two weeks the group will meet with Miss Mabel Rohr on Park Avenue to elect new officers.

Edna Emminger Semper Fidelis Club Galbreath Avenue Genevieve Baker Mabel Rohr Park Avenue

Birthday party honors Norma Horn at North Mill home

Mrs. Frank Horn hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Norma to mark her sixth birthday at their North Mill street home. Friends and family celebrated with flowers and cheer.

Frank Horn North Mill Street Norma. Flowers

Party celebration with gifts and theatre for guests

Red and white decorations framed an afternoon of games and contests. The guest of honor received numerous gifts. Refreshments followed by a theatre party. Attendees included Misses Hedwick Dudek Helen Cotton Virginia Birke Laura Dudek Mary Lois Grant and Masters Jack McNeil Francis Dudek and Steve Michaels.

Hedwick Dudek Helen Cotton Virginia Birke Laura Dudek Mary Lois Grant Masters Jack McNeil Francis Dudek Steve Michaels

First Fall Meeting for Circle of ’91 Opens

The Circle of ’91 held its opening fall meeting as a 1 pm luncheon at Highland United Presbyterian Church. Baskets of fall roses decorated tables for twenty five guests. Vice president Mrs W L Campbell presided. next gathering set for two weeks at Mrs James Cole’s home on Sheridan Avenue.

Circle of ‘91 Highland United Presbyterian Church George Stone W. A Stone W. A. Taylor LeRoy Taylor W. L. Campbell James Cole Sheridan Avenue

Q N O Club Holds Monday Evening Meeting

Members met at Mrs. Floyd Kelley’s home on Court street for a regular gathering with music and needlework. Miss Melvina Davis received a handkerchief shower for her birthday anniversary as Vivian Jane and Benny Lou Elam attended as special guests.

Q. N. O. Club Floyd Kelley Court Street Melvina Davis Vivian Jane Benny Lou Elam Wooley J. P. Elam Roy Nelson Electric Street

New Castle Chapter Dance Set for Palais Royale Tuesday

The New Castle Chapter Senior Ha dassah will host its annual dance at the Palais Royale Tuesday evening October 13. Special plans are prepared and many out of town guests are expected to attend.

New Castle Hadassah Palais Royale

Mrs Frank Zimmerly Hosts Park Avenue Gathering

Mrs Frank Zimmerly will entertain members of the 1923 8S. L. Club at her Park Avenue home on Wednesday instead of Thursday.

Frank Zimmerly Park Avenue

Quanequa Club Changes Meeting Date

The Quanequa club members will meet Wednesday evening instead of Thursday with Mrs William Stewart of Highland Avenue.

Quanequa Club William Stewart Highland Avenue

Mrs William Mitchell Hosts Kensington Club Meeting

Mrs William Mitchell of Wildwood Avenue will entertain members of the E T W Kensington Thursday, inviting attendees to a social gathering at her home.

William Mitchell Wildwood Avenue E. T. W. Kensington

Mrs Caskey Hosts O N T Kensington Wednesday

Mrs W S Caskey of Mt Jackson will receive the members of the O N T Kensington at her home on Wednesday afternoon.

F. L. C. Club to Meet at Mrs. Keelen’s Home

Members of the F. L. C. Club will gather this evening at the residence of Mrs. Etta Keelen on North Crawford Avenue for their meeting.

F. L. C. Club Etta Keelen Crawford Avenue

Young People's Missionary Society Meets At Croton Ave Church

In religious circles the Young People's Missionary Society of the Croton Avenue M. E. Church met Monday evening for the regular monthly gathering at Mrs. Charles Knox home on South Kay Street. Fourteen members attended and enjoyed a social time after the program. Lunch was served by the hostess with assistance from Miss Mary Wilson and Mrs. Fred McCleary. The next meeting is set for the third Monday in October at the home of Misses Florence and Cora Lovell on Butz Street.

Young People’s Missionary Society of the Croton Avenue M. F. Church Charles Knox South Kay Street Mary Wilson Fred McCleary Florence Cora Lovell Butz Street

Pennsylvania Chapter No 93 A I U Regular Meeting

Pennsylvania Chapter No 93 A I U will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday September 23 in McGounhall. Initiation is scheduled for this session.

Pennsylvania McGounhall

West Side W C T U to Meet at Mrs Garner’s Home

The West Side Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at 411 Bell Avenue the home of Mrs Hiram Garner on Friday afternoon at 2 20 oclock. Reports from the County Convention will be heard at this time.

West Side Hiram Garner Bell Avenue

City council approves grading specs for Glass Street

Council approves grading specifications for Glass Street and calls for bids on the project. The notice indicates work to be funded and contractor proposals sought, with emphasis on timely bid submission.

Ex City Vehicle Driver Seeks Compensation for Injury

Al Gorman, a former city truck driver, applied for compensation claiming injuries from February 5, 1922, when a truck part was not connected. He says a kick caused a thumb injury leading to muscular shrinkage and will be examined by city physicians before council action. Councilman Burns noted the injury occurred February 5, 1923, with five days off work before returning and remaining employed until January 1925.

al Gorman Council Burns Gorman

St. Pauls Evangelical Lutherans Decide to Buy Adjacent Property

At a Monday congregational meeting St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church unanimously voted to purchase the adjoining property owned by Mrs Mary Strayer at 205 North North Jefferson Street. The site has 4744 feet frontage and 160 depth with a twelve room dwelling, and would allow room for future church expansion.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Mary Strayer North North Jefferson Street

Councilman Burns Praises New Street Light System

Councilman Burns reports a tour of the Third Fourth and Fifth wards found the new light system satisfactory with only minor changes. He described the overall system as satisfactory and noted the wards attended.

Burns

City Approves Thorson Contract for Thorpe Street Grading

Council acts to approve the contract between J. B. Thorson and the city for grading Thorpe street. The measure authorizes work and signing of agreements as of today.

Council J. B. Thorson City Thorpe Street

Ross Phipps Waives Hearing In Non Support Case

Ross Phipps charged with non support of his minor children at Alderman Walter T. Hamilton court waives a hearing and posts bail of 3040 for December term court appearance.

Ross Phipps Walter T. Hamilton

Elizabeth Brooks Elected President Of Local Church Group

Elizabeth Brooks was elected president of the Standard Bearers of the First M E church at their annual officers election held Monday at Mrs H B Brooks home Highland avenue Evelyn Burlison became vice president Jane Emery secretary Mrs H B Brooks treasurer Mario Piddle mite box secretary Marian Baker program Grace Brooks devotionals Caroline Longstreet correspondence secretary The next meeting will be at Jane Emerys home on the first Monday in October.

Elizabeth Brooks M. E H. B. Brooks Highland Avenue Evelyn Burlison Jane Emery Mario Piddle Marian Baker Grace Brooks Caroline Longstreet

Local Resident George Jones Returns to City for Visit

George Jones, formerly a city resident and now a ticket seller in Union Depot Washington DC, arrives for a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs George P Jones of Neshannonk Boulevard. Mrs Rachel Price of West Wallace Avenue is reported critically ill.

George Jones City Union Depot Washington, D. C George P. Jones Neshannock Boulevard Rachel Price West Wallace Avenue

Local residents from multiple cities visit relatives and travel

Ambrose Ryan visits sister Mrs F F Fisher in Cleveland. Mrs Gray from Pittsburgh sees sister Mrs William Hamilton in Highland Ave. Mrs Ralph Kelch and Virginia visit Mrs O J Shannon in Fairmont Ave. Blanche Davis and Martha Roth of Davis Shoe Co return from Chicago. Hoskins of Leasure Ave leaves for Washington Pa to attend Washington and Jefferson College. Donald W Johnston leaves for Pittsburgh to resume Pitt School of Pharmacy studies. Julius Newmark leaves Phillips St for University of Pennsylvania Medical School. Jennie Kiser and Ethel Douglas return from Evans City visit. Florence Tichborne undergoes surgery at New Castle Hospital and recovers. C E Broadbent and daughter travel from Atlantic City to Washington DC. Mr and Mrs George Gregor and daughter Marjorie from Denver arrive for extended visit with John Gregor's parents on Summit St. Mr and Mrs Charles G Harlan of Milton St and Mr and Mrs Harry E Shafter and Marian of Ray St return home after Canton visit.

George Gregor Marjorie Denver, Col City John Gregor Summit Street Charles G. Harlan Milton Street Harry E. Shafter Marian Ray Street Canton, QO

Fire Chief Lynn to Attend National Convention

Fire Chief Charles Lynn will represent New Castle at a national fire chiefs convention in Louisville. The city council instructed the head of the local fire fighters to attend the sessions, expected to benefit the city.

United States Louisville New Castle Charles Lynn Citr

Croton Boy Scouts To Meet Wednesday

Scoutmaster Ralph Davis urges all members of Croton Boy Scout Troop 5 to attend the weekly session Wednesday evening at headquarters in the Croton school. Scout contests will feature the meeting.

Ralph Davis Croton Boy Scout Troop 5 Croton School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harold Carnahan Pening Martha Shrine Dorothy Mac Kaill Jim Shields Mason-Dixon America Wonder Orchestra Billy Moore Cascade Park Mather Bros.co Waitara Mather Bros. CO Booster Club Malta E. M. M’creary Jack Gerson Your Jeweler N. Mercer Street Penn Theater Bldg North Mercer Street Circle OF S. L. Club Missionary Meeting A. I. U. Meeting W.C. T. U. and U. K Glass Street Councilmanfc Adv Cascade MT. Royales Prom Auto St. Paul’s Lutheran Congregation Councilman W. J. Offutt Co W.j.offutt Co Trigshire Business Uniit Thomas Meighan and Virginia Valli NEW Castle, Butler & Jeannette Castuf Butler & Jeannette Ambrose Ryan Butler Avenue F. F. Fisher Cleveland Mrs. Gray William Hamilton Ralph Kelch Virginia Canton, O O. J. Shannon Fairmont Avenue Blanche Davis Martha Roth The Davis Shoe Company Chicago Paul Hoskins Leasure Avenue Washington, Pa Washington and Jefferson College Donald W. Johnston Taylor Street Pitt School of Pharmacy Julius Newmark Phillips Street University of Pennsylvania Jennie Kiser North Jefferson Street Ethel Douglass Northview Avenue Evans Uttv Florence Tichborne East North Street New Castle Hospital C. E. Broadbent Volant Pa Harry Siefert Atlantic City Lynn Croton Boy Scouts Olympians
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