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    1. [PALAWREN] New Castle News - 1935 Society cont.
    2. The following was taken from the November 1, 1935 Society section of the New Castle News: Uparatasa Holds Party Members of the Uparatasa fraternity of the Y. M. C. A. and their lady friends participated last night in a gala Hallowe'en masquerade party in the club house at the Muny golf course. A hilarious Hallowe'en sketch opened the program and a costume judging contest featured. Henry Wyman was a traveling salesman for the "sketch" and Kirk Pattison, Robert Wallace, Howard Warnock, William Greer, Ruth Maybray, Isabelle Byron and Nellie Brown took part. A recitation, "Dan Magrew," was given by Robert Wallace. The closing part of the evening was spent in dancing and a lunch was served. Prize winners for the best costumes worn by the girls were won by Wanda Wynder and Edith Cleveland and for the men, John Hensley and Harry Wyman had the best. Prizes in the games went to Dorothy Alexander and Dorothy Moon. 1934 Jolly Quilters Three new members, Mrs. Ethel Bates, Mrs. Fannie Bevan and Mrs. Gladys Dickson, were welcomed by the 1934 Jolly Quilters at the meeting Wednesday in the home of Clara Hinebaugh on Brooklyn avenue. The gathering was an all day affair with a tureen dinner at noon. The next meeting will take place November 13 at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Dietrich, Second street. Fairwell Affair For Sharon Guest As a farewell to Mrs. Sarah Davis of Sharon, who has been spending the past several months in this city at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Abernathy, of Beaver street extension, a coterie of friends was entertained in the Abernathy home Wednesday. The guests, all past the 50 mark, the youngest being 58, and oldest 71 years, were served a bountiful menu at the noon hour, the table being pretty with a fall bouquet, to blend with pink and white appointments. In the afternoon, the women chatted about old times, reviewing the many happy occasions to which this event was added. King's Daughters Luncheon Meeting Luncheon was enjoyed at 12:30 p.m. Thursday by the King's Daughters Bible class in the First M. E. church. Charming hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. frank Fishcher, Mrs. A. R. Kingsburg, Mrs. Ira Fulkerson and Mrs. Elliott. A devotional period followed in which the president, Mrs. J. N. Kerr, presided. A Hallowe'en entertainment, and group singing, were enjoyed pastimes of the later afternoon. There were 30 guests present. The next meeting will be on November 19. Hershey Meeting Hersheys will have the November 4 meeting, Monday evening, at the home of Mrs. Roy W. Hazen, Sheridan avenue, Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Will Atkinson, Mrs. George C. Carpenter, Mrs. Ola Crill, Mrs. Donald Lusk, Mrs. W. S. Wheeler, Miss Grace Woodworth. The program will be in charge of Mrs. C. C. Green, Mrs. M. A. Brown and Mrs. P. H. Bridenbaugh. Halowe'en Party The home of Miss Ann Cline, Gilmore street, recently was the scene of a delightful Hallowe'en party. Games were the main diversion of the evening. At a late hour delicious refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Misses Margaret Carney and Sophia Zbegan. Italian Mother's Party A masquerade party brought twenty members of the Italian Mother's Club together in the Y. W. C. A. Wednesday night. Mrs. Mary Martone was in charge of the games. The room was decorated in a colorful fashion for the occasion and the guests, in their unique costumes, were no less colorful. Mrs. Antoinette DeLorenzo, dressed as a hobo was awarded a prize for being the "funniest: in appearnace, and Mrs. Christina Altogelti won the prize for being the "nicest." She wore a pretty Japenese costume. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Helen Frabotti and Mrs. Christina Altobelti. A theatre party is being planned for the near future.

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