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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1941

Page

8

Brother-In-Law Of Local Man Prisoner Of War In German Camp

Wladyslaw Marciniak a 45 year old former Polish Army officer and brother in law of Zygmunt Kubinski of 11 West Madison Avenue is a prisoner in a German concentration camp. Kubinski receives censored postcards about every two months and waits for a message from him. He notes the camp is about 600 miles from the Polish border and that Marciniak expects to begin his third winter there.

Wladyslaw Marciniak Zygmunt Kubinski West Madison Avenue Kubinski

Madison Avenue Christian Church Service Schedule

The Madison Avenue Christian Church invites worship under Pastor Rev. James E. Smith and Superintendent Robert Park. Bible school begins at 9:45, morning worship at 10:45, and evening service at 7:45 with a sermon by the pastor. Mrs. C. H. Clark is the pianist.

Madison Avenue

Flag flies daily at Mahoning school flag pole

An American flag now flies daily from the recently installed flag pole at Mahoning school marking a new moment of school pride.

Mahoning School

Madison Avenue church women hold mission group meeting

Members of the Woman's Missionary Society of Madison Avenue Christian church met Friday at 705 North Cedar Street hosted by Mrs. Earl Ruehle. Devotions and a program were led by Mrs. R. A. Franklin and Mrs. W. G. Wilkins directed the discussion on Democracy and Discipline. Luncheon followed. Next session set for January 2 at Mrs. A. S. Eberhardt’s home with Mrs. Frank Rhin hart as co host.

Woman's Missionary Society Madison Avenue Christian Church Earl Ruehle North Cedar Street C. H. Clark R. A. Franklin W. G. Wilkins Steve Hutnick Clark

Plans for Special Women's Day at Madison Avenue Church

Laws announced for a special Women's Day program at Madison Avenue Christian Church. On Sunday morning December 14 Rev. James E. Smith will deliver a missionary sermon and highlight church missionary work. The program is sponsored by the Women’s Missionary Society of the church.

Madison Avenue’ Christian Church James E. Smith Women’s Missionary Society

New Members Sought for St Margaret's Sodality

Reception for new members of the Young Ladies Sodality at St. Margaret's church set for Monday December 8 at 7 30 pm. Members will attend 8 30 am mass Sunday and candidates will be welcomed with a sermon by Rev Fr Edmund F Rowan pastor of St Monica's. Toys and gifts advertised include Lionel Trains bikes scooters wagons sleds and Santa letters with a prize for best letters from two children under eight. Tonight only tree lights radios sold by Wellers Hardware Bee Dec 1.

Young Ladies’ Sodality St. Margaret's Church Sodality Edmund F. Rowan St. Monica’s Church Lionel Santa Wellers Hardware

Opportunity Circle Hosts Mahoningtown Session Hosts

Mrs. F. W. Guy acted as hostess to members of the Opportunity Circle of the Mahoningtown Presbyterian church Friday afternoon in her home. The gathering featured fellowship and discussion in a welcoming, intimate setting.

F. W. Guy Opportunity Circle Mahoningtown

Afternoon Meeting on Iran Syria and Mesopotamia

In North Liberty street a meeting opened with co hostesses Mrs E Shaffer and Mrs C E Dungan. Mrs H E Rhodes gave a devotional followed by a spiritual talk on Iran Syria and Mesopotamia. Mrs F W McClurg led the topic. A bank offering program and a dainty lunch followed. Next meeting set for January 2.

Home North Liberty Street E. Shaffer C. E. Dungan H. E. Rhodes Iran Syria Mesopotamia F. W. McClurg Guy Arthur Brown

Communion Service for Immaculate Conception at St Lucy’s

Members of the Immaculate Conception Sodality will receive holy communion at 8 30 o clock mass Sunday morning in St Lucy s church honoring the Immaculate Conception.

Immaculate Conception Sodality St. Lucy’s Church

Local District Sees Tight Housing Supply

Real estate men report housing in the district is scarce and rents rise as homes are snapped up before tenants prepare to move.

Seventh Ward Personal Notices Show Local Moves And Admissions

Mr and Mrs Alvie C Johnson relocate from Clayton street to the corner of North Cedar and Clayton streets. Mr and Mrs Paul Bender move from West Madison avenue to West Clayton street. Mrs Teresa Olivo 108 West Wa bash avenue is admitted to New Castle hospital.

Seventh Ward Alvie C. Johnson Clayton Street North Cedar Clayton Streets Paul Bender Madison Avenue Teresa Olivo West Wabash Avenue New Castle Hospital

Hermit Killed After Killing Farmer on Pennsylvania Road

In Schwenksville Pennsylvania authorities ended the rampage of "Old Bill" Ludwig 55 a former insane asylum inmate after he shot and killed farmer George Kulp 63 on a country road near here Ludwig was cornered in his backwoods shack and shot when he lunged for a weapon He had earlier fired four shots at Kulp as neighbors and police sought to subdue him and two hunters reported being fired upon Local officials had ordered Ludwig picked up and recommitted to Norris Town asylum after warnings he was acting up The case recalls a 13 year prior incident when Ludwig terrorized the district and shot a state patrolman.

I International News Service Schwenkville Pennsylvania Bill” Ludwig George Kulp Ludwig Spring Mount Delphi Norristown

Mrs Alexandra Serwicki Dies at 58 in Beaver Falls Home

Mrs Alexandra Serwicki aged 58 wife of John Serwicki of Beaver Falls died suddenly at her home on Thursday. She leaves a daughter Mrs William Jurkiewicz of Moravia street in this city.

Alexandra Serwicki John Serwicki Beaver Falls Serwicki William Jurkiewicz Moravia

Secretaries Note on Meeting Plans and Christmas Party

A club circular notes a forthcoming meeting with a splendid program and urges full attendance. It promises a complete announcement later about the annual Christmas party for the blind, signed by secretary Thomas I. Elliott.

Brother Lion Thomas I. Elliott

Bnai Brith to Honor Ex Presidents at New Castle

Reservations of almost 150 for the Past Presidents Night banquet were reported today by New Castle Bnai Brith members. The event at Tifereth Israel synagogue social hall starts Sunday at 6 15 p m with Nathan A H Zeefe district president as speaker Abe Levine serves as toastmaster and reception committee includes Dr Phil Ginsbure Gordon Stone David Victor Melvin Stark and Gus Slovonsky.

Banqnet of New Castle B'nai B'rith Tifereth Israel Nathan AH. Zeefe B'nai Brith Abe Levine Phil Ginsbure Gordon Stone David Victor Melvin Stark Gus Slovonsky

Moscow Bombed by Luftwaffe in Night Raid

Berlin reports a Luftwaffe raid on Moscow dropping several tons of explosives and more than 100 incendiary bombs. Observers said targets near Bryansk Station and south of the Kremlin sustained hits on military objectives.

International News Service Berlin Moscow Bryanski Station Kremlin

St Marys Sodality to Receive Members

Members of the Young Ladies Sodality of St Marys church attended triduum devotions Friday evening. Rev Fr Reis Krah delivered the sermon and new candidates practiced for reception. Devotions continue this weekend with the ceremony and a social to follow. Berlin reports German submarines sink five British merchant ships totaling 25,500 tons and a British submarine off the Norwegian coast.

Young Ladies Sodality St. Mary’s Church Fr. Reis Krah Sodality Berlin Atlantic Ocean High Command Norwegian

Fireworks Tonight On Public Square

The Public Square hosts a 10 o'clock pyrotechnic display not for a holiday but to deter a sparrow infestation harassing pedestrians. City forester Owen Fox will use Roman candles and red lights to drive the birds from trees. if ineffective, alternative measures will follow.

Owen Fox Fox

Lawrence County Firemen Relief To Receive 7942

Federal tax relief payments totaling over 713000 from the Fire Insurance Tax Fund were approved by Auditor General F Clair Ross. Checks will be mailed promptly to 1100 municipalities including Lawrence County, which receives 7924.72 in refunds for fire relief associations covering paid and volunteer companies.

Harrisburg Commonwealth F. Clair Ross Ross Lawrence County

Former New Castle Man Recovers From Severe Burns

F. L. Wimner formerly of New Castle and now an assistant painter foreman with the Government has been released from Mount Alto Veterans Hospital in Washington after sustaining second and third degree burns when a paint remover caught fire in his home. He expects to return to work within days as government operations expand for the defense program.

Washington, D. C F. L. Wimner New Castle Mount Alto Veterans Hospital

Milone Graduates From U S Navy School in Pensacola

John J. Milone son of Caesar Milone of 823 South Mill Street this city recently completed the Naval School of Photography at the U S Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida He enlisted in July 1938 and prior to graduation worked in the Pensacola photographic laboratory He is promoted to photographer third class.

John J. Milone Caesar Milone South Mill Street U. S. Naval Air Station Pensacola Fla Milone

News Briefs From City Hall

Don Baker, youth, was held in the city jail today charged with smashing the glass face in several South Croton avenue parking meter clocks. Mayor Charles B. Mayne stated today that only a few trivial appropriations are holding up com-

Don Baker South Croton Avenue Charles B. Mayne Com

City budget shaping up for Monday millage decision

The budget compilation progresses and officials expect to announce Monday whether a millage increase will be needed to fund city operations. Dent Shields, police sergeant on navy furlough, visited police headquarters today.

Dent Shields Navy

Man Wounded Hunter Back In Jameson Hospital

Willie Thomas of Levine Way is back in Jameson Memorial Hospital for further treatment of a foot wound suffered weeks ago while hunting. He had been released about a week earlier.

Willie Thomas Levine Way Jameson Memorial Hospital

Miss Verla Mae Grimm Ill on Way to Sharon

Miss Verla Mae Grimm of Smith Avenue Sharon was taken ill en route to Sharon Friday evening and admitted to Jameson Memorial hospital for treatment. Her condition is not serious according to hospital staff.

Verla Mae Grimm Smith Avenue Sharon Jameson Memorial Hospital

Infant Dies in Youngstown Home

John DePrim Jr. two month old son of Mr and Mrs DePrim of Youngstown died Friday morning at the family home. Mrs Mary Barrett of this city is the infant’s grandmother. Private funeral services were held this morning in Youngstown.

John DePrim Youngstown Mary Barrett

St Michael's to Receive 21 New Members in Ceremony

In Moravia the Immaculate Conception sodality at St Michael's church will receive 21 new members at 7 30 Monday evening. Rev William M Pisarcik will lead and preach as the group honors its patroness with a social hour and refreshments following the ceremony. Members will attend 8 o'clock mass Sunday and 5 30 Monday communion. Pauline Mizak serves as prefect.

Sodality St. Michael's Church Moravia Miller Street William M. Pisarcik Pauline Mizak

Japanese Troop Movements Reported Into Indo China

An Australian radio broadcast picked up in New York by NBC says more Japanese troops are being poured into French Indo China and that contingents are moving southward. It notes air raid precautions in Queensland and New South Wales with another New South Wales blackout planned this weekend.

International News Service New York NBC Queensland New South Wales

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