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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1946

Page

9

Union High Cast Presents Booth Tarkington Seventeen

Union High school to stage Booth Tarkington comedy Seventeen Friday December 13 at 8 pm. Cast includes Ted Radabaugh as Mr Baxter Saily Lou Majestic as Mrs Baxter Bill Robinson as Willie Baxter Leona Heckart as Jane Elizabeth Cooper as Lola Pratt Glenna Jean Stephens as May Parcher Bob Rudesill as Mr Parcher Bob Korby as Jonnie Watson Ray Conti as Joe Bullitt Glenn Hoover as Genesis Pauline Curtis as Ethel Bake Jack Peterson as George Cropper Pat Bartlett as Mary Brooks Gayle Kerr as Wallie Banks directed by Mrs John King.

Booth Tarkington Union High School Ted Radabaugh Mr. Baxter Saily Lou Majestic Mrs. Baxter Bill Robinson Willie Baxter Leona Heckart Jane Elizabeth Cooper Lola Pratt Glenna Jean Stephens May Parcher Bob Rudesill Mr Parcher Bob Korby Jonnie Watson Ray Conti Joe Bullitt Glenn Hoover

Grove City Man To Be 101 On Sunday

A. F. David of Grove City will celebrate his 101st birthday on Sunday with family. He attributes his long life to strict health laws, notes his eyesight has faded but stays informed via radio, and plans a hearty meal with relatives.

Grove City A. F. David David

Wingett Named Cyclone Junior Year Book Salesman

Marcel Wingett of Box 4 Wampum is appointed as a salesman for Grinnell College Iowa Cyclone junior year book. Wingett, a sophomore and honor student at the school, holds the post.

Marcel Wingett Grinnel College Iowa Wingett

Sugar beet varieties derive from two standard improved types

Modern sugar beet breeding relies on two main improved ancestral types. Both origins shape current varieties, influencing disease resistance and yield. Researchers track traits across breeding programs to optimize sugar content and adaptability to growing regions.

Church Sermons and Services Listed for Several Denominations

Wampum Presbyterian in Main and Clyde reports minister supplied Beatrice Houk organist 9 45 a m Bible school Keith McKim superintendent 11 service Rev R B Withers New Castle Methodist Main and Church Rev K T Yahn minister Guy Davis organist 10 a m Sunday school Charles Davis superintendent 11 service 6 45 p m M Y F 7 45 service Pentecostal Assemblies of God North Main Rev E C Schmid minister Helen Mars pianist 10 a m Sunday school Albert Gerlach superintendent 11 service Three Victories 7 30 p m service Giving Ourselves St Monica s Kay Clyde Fr N J Schramm Fr George Sullivan assistant masses 8 30 and 10 30 a m weekday mass 7 15 a m Koppel Sunday mass 8 30 and 10 30 a m weekday mass 8 a m

Presbyterian Assemblies of God North Main E. C. Schmid Helen Mars Albert Gerlach St. Monica’s Kay and Clyde N. J. Schramm George Sullivan

Methodist Women Hold Christmas Meeting And Install Officers

Women's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church met for a regular business session Thursday night. Devotion leader Mrs James Tebay spoke on Christianity Is Like a Rice Field. Christmas program included readings and carols by Dorris Tebay Anne and Jane Davis and Mrs Margaret Bylthe. Installation of officers conducted by Rev K T Yahn: president Mrs Alfred Miles vice president Mrs James Tebay secretary Mrs Walter Kirschler treasurer Mrs Frank Allen. About 50 attendees then shared a tea style Christmas party with gifts exchanged by Mrs J W Holmes Mrs Alfred Miles and Mrs Walter Kirschler. social committee served.

Women's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church James Tebay Ray McBride Dorris Tebay Anne Jane Davis Margaret Bylthe K. T. Yahn Alfred Miles Walter Kirschler Frank Allen J. W. Holmes Walter Kirchler

Local Social Notes Highlight Illness Improvement and Visits

Mrs John Craven is reported a little improved after illness at home. Evelyn Roberts visited New Castle on Friday. Mr and Mrs W N Christopher and son Charles were guests of E G Coopers of Youngstown Thursday and were accompanied home by the Coopers wife who had been visiting. Rev and Mrs D H Walterman hosted by Rev and Mrs E Schmid after sending from Geneva Council Assemblies of God. Walterman conducts services at the Pentecostal church.

John Craven Evelyn Roberts New Castle W. N. Christopher Charles E. G. Coopers Youngstown Coopers D. H. Walterman E Schmid Geneva Springfield Walterman The Pentecostal Church

Secretary Snyder arrives in Balboa for two day visit

United States Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder landed in Balboa for a two day trip. He described the visit as unofficial.

Balboa Insi United States Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder Snyder

Pere Marquette furloughs 1200 workers due to coal strike

The Pere Marquette railroad announced that by Sunday night 1,200 of its 7,000 employees will be furloughed because of the soft coal strike.

Cleveland Pere Marquette Railroad

Birth Names Reflect Personal Choices More Than Heroes

In Lawrence County, November births show parents naming children after family or favored names rather than war heroes or stars. Only one Alexis among 150 November births. common names include Dianna Linda Patricia Barbara Joan Ruth, with boys led by Daniel, Joseph Michael, John, David, James, Robert and Richard. Middle names mix family names such as Dwight, the father’s name. Naming for war heroes has faded since World War I and political leaders less common than in past eras.

Lawrence County Alexis Alexis Smith Two Bernadettes Jacquelyn Charity Nadines Doloreses Brendas Dianna Dianne Linda Lynne Patricia Barbara Joan Joanna Ruth Mary Mary Jane Marian Mary Lou Daniel Joseph Michael John David James Robert Richard Dwight Eisenhower Dwight Gary Terrence Jonathan Martha Bigsey Roosevelt

Pvt Joseph Sacco Leaves for Pacific Enroute

Pvt Joseph Sacco of the signal corps departs Camp Stoneman Calif after a furlough at home. He completed basic training at Fort Dix N J and heads overseas to his assignment. Sacco is the son of Mr and Mrs Carm Sacco 215 Euclid Avenue.

Pvt Joseph Sacco Japan Camp Stoneman Calif Sacco Signal Corps Fort Dix N. J Carm Sacco Euclid Avenue

Northwest Holly Growers Suffer From Rail Embargo

Portland Oregon December 7 Officials say new rail embargoes hindered the Pacific Northwest holly crop for the Christmas trade. Growers expect about half their 1946 crop unsold leading to a half million dollar loss and many homes lacking wreaths during the coal strike. The region had moved much of its Christmas tree stock before the embargo began.

Portland Pacific Northwest Northwest

Name Drill Dates For Artillerymen

Following a federal inspection on Thursday evening Capt. Leroy Ross states Service Battery drills Wednesdays at 7 30. Capt Benjamin E Nessie sets Headquarters Battery drills Fridays at 7 30. The 229th and local batteries await inspection results for official recognition. Visitors may come to the armory on Wednesdays or Fridays for more information.

Leroy Ross Service Benjamin E. Nessie Arill Headquarters 229Th

New Violence In Union Beer War

Pittsburgh report of a new beer war flare as a speeding car fires a gasoline bottle at a distributing company building. Charles C. Pair of Fair & Reynolds Distributing Co. recalls watching a class bottle splashing, not breaking the window, and the frame structure catching fire before he tossed the bottle outside.

Pittsburgh Charles C. Pair Fair & Reynolds Distributing Co

FAST BROOK MISSIONARY LEAVING FOR INDIA TRIP

Miss Ruth Brews a missionary of the Christian Missionary Alliance church sails December 10 for Derar India to serve in the mission field. Missionary societies of the East Brook U P church held a recent dinner in the church basement with program led by Helen Yornp. Mrs Mary Ellen Hollabaugh gave an illustrated talk on Christmas decorations. Eleanor Patterson and Netty Fox performed. A social time followed with gift exchanges.

Ruth Brews Christian Missionary Alliance Church Derar India Missionary Societies East Brook

Gifts for Yanks drive aims to meet $325 quota

Perry S. Gaston Post announces donor response to Gifts for Yanks campaign led by Chairman Merle H Hildebrand. About $150 received so far toward Tuesday deadline. A luncheon at the Elks club saw a $20 contribution. many members gave a second time. Contributions accepted at the Legion Home or via Post Office box 685.

Perry S. Gaston Post Merle H Hildebrand Post Elks Club Schweinsberg Legion Yanks

Rose Point Missionary Meeting in Reformed Presbyterian Circle

The Young Ladies Missionary Society met at Mix Mable McElwain's home on Tuesday evening December 3. Neve Young led devotionals and plans were made for a Christmas party on Friday December 27 at Mrs Betty Young's home. Secret sisters will be revealed that evening with about 20 guests attending. Refreshments were served by the hostess and co-hostess.

Young Ladies Missionary Society of Reformed Presbyterian Citiens Mix Mable McElwain Tueda Neve Young Betty Young New Caste Secret Sisters Jean Bieir Anna Mae Gross

Pennsylvania to Live on Its Own Income Says Official

Dr Leonard P Fox general secretary of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce predicted the state will live entirely on its own income. Speaking in Harrisburg at the Pennsylvania Political Science and Public Administration Association meeting, he noted wartime surpluses have been appropriated and further surplus prospects are virtually impossible at current expenditure rates.

Harrisburg Leonard P Fox Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Pennsylvania Political Science and Public Administration Association Fox

Supreme Court Asked to Review Gas Rate Slash

The City Service Gas Company petitioned the Supreme Court to rehear its case challenging a Federal Power Commission order requiring a four and a half million dollar rate reduction below 1941 operating revenue. Briefs were filed by the Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association the Independent Natural Gas Association the Independent Petroleum Association and the American Petroleum Institute. George Bernard Shaw worked as a clerk for 450 dollars a month at age 15.

City Service Gas Company Supreme Court Federal Power Commission Operatec Cities Service High Courts Midcontinent Oild Gas Association The Independent Natural Gas Association Independent Petroleum Association American Petroleum Inst.ute George Bernard Shaw

Student-Veteran Dies in Scranton Crash Near Plume

A highway collision near Plume, Scranton area, killed 19 year old Robert McConnell of Pittston and injured two companions. Harold Jennings 20 of New York and Raymond Abrams 19 of Montrose were treated at Scranton State Hospital. The report notes the Avro II airliner cruising at 200 to 250 mph with a 1830 mile range.

Scranton IINS Plume Key Robert McConnell Pittston Scranton State Hospital Harold Jennings New York Raymond Abrams Montrose

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