Fike Heads Contract for Elwood City M E Church Build
In Ellwood City Pa on January 29 the church building committee announced sub letting for the First M E church on Bell Avenue and Fifth Street. G Y Fike of Circle Lumber Co will supervise contracts J A McCandless secures bricks and erection work by J T Jones for carpentry. Ground broken cement poured sewers laid and material stock buildup underway with local workers emphasized as plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
M. E
Bell Avenue
Fifth Street
G. Y. Fike
Circle Lumber Company
J. A. McCandless
T. Jones
J. J. Porter
District Deputy Visits Elks Lodge in Ellwood City
Ellwood City Elks held a Fish Fry after a meeting on Wednesday. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Yoseph Reffenman from Franklin assisted in inviting a large class to the mysteries of the order. Over eighty men attended as various business matters were discussed. A monthly card party is set for Friday night at the Elks Home on Crescent Avenue with refreshments late and plans to seat over one hundred fifty members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Elks
Yoseph, Reffenman
Franklin
Crescent Avenue
Funeral Service for Mrs Thom as Ridgers
Funeral services for Mrs Thom as Ridgers held at First Christian church on Tuesday afternoon in South Side. Pastor Ry Belles led the service and a large gathering attended. Interment followed at Beaver Falls cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Thomas Ridgers
South Side
First Christian Church
Ry. Belles
Beaver Falls
Bowles Admitted for Surgical Treatment at Ellwood City Hospital
Wilson J Bowles of Franklin Avenue was admitted to Ellwood City Hospital for surgical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Wilson J. Bowles
Franklin Avenue
Elllwod City Hospital
Ellwood City Art League Plans Modeling Classes
Ellwood City Art League met to inaugurate Modeling Classes on February 7 at National Hall. Junior pupils 10 to 16 learn 2:30 to 3:30 PM, adults 7:30 to 8:30 PM, with up to 20 in each class. Registration with Miss Louise Jarton, 235 Glenn Avenue, and possible third class if demand grows. March exhibit contemplated with works by artists and models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Louise Jarton
Glenn Avenue
Fortnight Club Entertained At Harris Home
ELlWOOD CITY Jan 29 Mrs Harry Harris of Wayne avenue entertained the Fortnight club and husbands at her home. Valentines decor and 20 place settings. The evening featured bridge with prizes to Mrs M S Gelbach and Elmer Patterson. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Patterson and Mr and Mrs Fred Krauth. Other members and spouses listed from the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Harry Harris
Wayne Avenue
M.S. Gelbach
Elmer Patterson
Fred Krauth
J. S. Bowater
A. C. Jones
Howard Jones
Ralph Conner
Carl Zeigler
John Dunn, Jr
M. 8S. Gelbach
Revival Services At Free Methodist Church Continue Two Weeks
Revival services in progress at the Free Methodist Church draw good crowds and secure several new converts. Rev P S Slocum and Rev H S Hoover of Poinseta assist Pastor Butterworth, with meetings to continue for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Free Methodist Church
P. S. Slocum
H. S. Hoover
Poinseta
Butterworth
Can You Sleep All Night Free Trial Medicine Promise
A promotional appeal offers a free trial treatment for kidney and urinary troubles. It claims hundreds responded with amazing results, promising relief from back pain frequent night awakenings, weak kidneys, and bladder irritation. Send name and address to receive the trial without any payment.
Trial Treatment Offer for Prostate Problems
Mail coupon requests a Free Trial Treatment for weakness and irritation of the bladder due to enlarged prostate and related troubles. Customer provides name and address from Marshall Michigan area seeking this medical product offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. McWethy
Main St
Marshall, Mich
Eagles Defeated Two Of Three in Duckpin Matches
Ellwood City Eagles hosted the Koppel team at Koppel alleys and were defeated in two of three duckpin games. Gasser of Koppel posted the high score with 224 as the meet concluded with Koppel earning the edge in the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Ellwood City
Koppel Eagles
Koppel
Gasser
Pouge
Pattie Taee Leeee
Tee Shabeski
Toteles
Aches Ok
Tramps Seek Warm Shelter At Sixth Street Furnace
The city building on Sixth Street serves as a warm refuge for tramps each night. Many are young men some employed by the day others idle. Police use the shelter to monitor those who might cause trouble while keeping the area under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Sixth Street
Literary Society at Local High School Meeting Names Officers
A high school Literary Society met Wednesday morning where Miss Fern Belles delivered an extemporaneous speech on Improving the Society. Sergeants at Arms chosen were Alex Nagy and Joe Wilkofsky. Critics for next semester named Doris Slocum and Arthur Applebaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Fern Belles
Literary Society
Luncheon Today for Mrs Purdy as House Guest
Mrs H B Anderson of Fourth Street hosts a one oclock luncheon in honor of her sister in law Mrs Ina Purdy her house guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
H. B. Anderson
Fourth Street
Ina Purdy
Ellwood City Personal Notices Highlight Local Travels and Illness
Mrs Walter Whittaker of Spring Avenue is confined at home by illness. Mrs C E Hollerman of Crescent Avenue has returned from a visit to her parents in New Castle. Otto Gaub of Park Avenue returns from Pittsburgh where he visited his brother Jordon Gaub. Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Boots of Wurtemburg, ill with pneumonia. Elizabeth Wimner of the Pittsburgh Circle confined at home with grip. Mary Halleck of Pittsburgh concluded visit with friends here. Mr and Mrs J Arthur Granty and Mr and Mrs Robert L Perkins motored to New Castle. Mrs T L Haines of Park Avenue confined at home, serious last week. Mr and Mrs A J Baker of Fourth Street returned from Akron. H E King of Pershing Street attended a basketball game in Pittsburgh. Mrs J G Cobler of Wayne Avenue returned from visit with son George at Conneaut Lake. Mrs A H Aiken of Fourth Street visited friends in Wampum. H M Anderson of Glenn Avenue on business in Detroit. Attorney J W Humphrey of Spring Avenue on business in New Castle. Mr and Mrs Alfred Irwin of East End Pittsburgh guests of Dr Harry Patterson. Mrs Lillian Thomas and daughter Mrs Burton Johnson Bell of Glen Avenue were in Pittsburgh. Mrs John F Young of Glen Avenue a New Castle shopper. Miss Sarah Reese of Braddock visited friend Miss May Jones of Pittsburgh Circle.
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Ellwcgod
Walter Whittaker
Spring Avenue
C. E. Hollerman
Cresent Avenue
J. L. MecCoskey
Newastle
Otto Gaub
Park Avenue
Pittsburgh
Jordon Gaub
Thomas
Emill Boots
Wurtemburg
Elizabeth Wimner
Mary Halleck
J. Arthur Grantlynd
Robert L. Perkins
New Castle
T. L. Haines
A. J. Baker
Fourth Street
Akron
H. E. King
Pershing Street
America Club
Shelby
J. G. Cobler
Wayne Avenue
George
Conneaut Lake
A. H. Aiken
Wampum
H. M. Anderson
Glenn Avenue
Detroit
Mich
J. W. Humphrey
Alfred Irwin
East End
Harry Patterson
Second Street
Lillian Thomas
Burton Johnson Bell
Glen Avenue
John F. Young
Glena Evenue
Sarah Reese
Braddock
May Jones
Ford roadster and coal range for sale in Ellwood City
Classified column lists for sale items and ad terms. Ford roadster in good condition and coal range offered by A. F. Porter of North Sewickley, Pa. Ads are cash only, 10 cents per line with a minimum 80 cents, contract rates available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Wesler L. Harris
Nes
Ford
A. F. Porter
North Sewickley
Women Missionary Dinner Brings Members Together
Members of the Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church hosted a Tureen dinner for the Young Ladies Society and play cast. One hundred seven covers were set. Favors were miniature red blessing bags to be filled for Home and Foreign Missions. A business meeting led by Mrs. J. W. Boggs followed the meal. Letters described missions work. The group held a prayer service and viewing of stereoptical slides under One Flag depicting diverse communities in need.
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Ellwood City
Women's Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Young Ladies’ Society
J. W. Boggs
Mdies
A. M. Stevenson
Esther Griffith
John Hanssen
United States
Preservin Jam and the Traffic Proposals Dilemma
A humorous reminiscence describes a resident who defends jam making against a city traffic proposal. The narrator outlines misguided fears, faces police threats, and notes a satirical newspaper headline. The piece closes with a city roll call notice for the I O F F in Sillwood City, inviting members and guests to a bank building gathering.
Susanna Wesley Class Supper Delivers for Church Fund
A large crowd attended last night’s supper hosted by the Susanna Wesley Class of the Methodist church. Mrs. R. A. Sneddin coordinated the event, and the proceeds will be donated to the building fund for a new church.
Philathea Class Votes Support for Bible Worker in Japan
Ellwood City January 29 Philathea class of the First Baptist church held its regular business session after a prayer meeting Mrs S D Johnston president presided The group voted to support a Native Bible woman in Japan aiming to aid missionary work there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
First Baptist Church
S. D. Johnston
Japan
Sandra at Majes Theatre with Barbara LaMarr and Bert Lytell
A note on the Majes Theatre show Sandra featuring Barbara LaMarr and Bert Lytell. The commentary discusses honesty of rich and poor alike and the need for universal traffic rules amid theatre listings.
Old Bridge Being Torn Down on Gardner Avenue
Jacob Levine has started removing the old Gardner avenue bridge over the Shenango river, a 1913 sale tied to a future county bridge plan. Officials deny county paid use. Levine pays a per ton iron rate per contract. City will decide street fate, likely abandonment of the thoroughfare.
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Jacob Levine
Gardner Avenue
Shenango River
Levine
Justice Officials Question Jurisdiction In Reckless Driving Case
Attorneys Gibson and White file petitions for certiorari to remove records from Howells and Mantz cases in West Pittsburgh alleging lack of ten day notice and jurisdiction. Francisco Gierco faced reckless driving charges after a January 3 information and January 5 notice, with a $20 fine and costs, amid claims of improper proceedings. Vincent Bruno also seeks certiorari over a January 25 collision with Howard Stromm and a January 26 appearance before Alderman Mantz, claiming absence of legal counsel and no ten day filing period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
John R. Howells
West Pittsburgh
Gibson and White
the Commonwealth
Francisco Gierco
Gierce
Howells
Vincent Bruno
Howard Stromm
Butler Avenue
M. Dunlap
Alderman Mantz
Woman Dies From Carbon Monoxide
Miss Josephine K Graver 60 of Crescent township Allegheny county died in Rochester Pa hospital from carbon monoxide poisoning. Her brother Louis Graver found the cottage filled with gas fumes from a small stove and she was removed after being found unconscious but did not regain consciousness.
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Josephine K. Graver
Crescent Township
Allegheny County
Rochester
Miss Graver
Louis Graver
President elected for Limestone Co
Samuel Phillips general manager of the Stewart furnace at Sharon has been elected president of the Union Limestone Company in the Hillseville district. His election occurred at a Youngstown meeting. He succeeds his father Charles F. Phillips.
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Samuel Phillips
Stewart Furnace
Sharon
Union Limestone Company
Hillseville
Phillips
Youngstown
Charles F. Phillips
Woman Burns To Death As Apron Catches Afire
Mrs. Pratt Ryan of Lock Haven dies from burns after an apron catches fire while she removes a pan from a kitchen range. The accident occurred at her home in Lock Haven on January 29.
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Lock Haven
Ee Ven
Pratt. Ryan
Ryan
Croton Scouts Hold Regular Meeting and Plans
Croton Boy Scout Troop No. 4 held its regular meeting at Croton school with 32 scouts 3 committee members and 10 visitors present. Assisting leaders were George Ward and R F Davis as plans were made for the Court of Honor on February 20 and a church feed on Croton Avenue in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton
Croton School
Clit McClelland
Tony Colaluca
Ed Book
Andy Howard
Daniel Boone
George Ward
R. F. Davis
Howard
Croton Avenue
Ward
Cosluca
Davis
Phil Colaluca
Faet Musketeers
Rose Avenue
Gkmn
Rotary
Crown
Grand Duke Cyril and Bill find little hope amid UVA centennial
The text contrasts fading prospects for a Grand Duke Cyril with the notion of a Grand Duke Bill. It notes the present year as the 100th anniversary of the University of Virginia’s organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril
The
University of Virginia
Marmola Tablets Promise Easy Fat Loss Remedy
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe secret for reducing excess fat. It claims steady, easy slimming without strict exercise or dieting, selling at one dollar a box through druggists or the Marmola Co. in Detroit, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmola Co
General Motors
Detroit
Mich
Allenrhu Special Formula No. 2 Promises Neuritis Relief
An advertisement touts Allenrhu Special Formula No. 2 capsules as a cure for neuritis, rheumatic arthritis, gout, and sciatic nerve pains. It claims pain relief within 24 hours and lasting results with continued dosing, urging readers to buy at McKee's Rut Rate Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Dave’s Mentha Pepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Dave’s Mentha Pepsin as a quick fix for acute stomach distress. It claims rapid relief from gas, acidity, belching, and heartburn, promising a full refund if not effective, with sales noted at local New Castle stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dare’s Mentha Pepsin
McKee’s
New Castle Drug Corp
N. Mill Street
Eckerd’s of
New Castle, Inc
Dave
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Ellwood City News
M.E. Church
Elks Lodge
Elk Home
Ellwood Hospital
Art League
Ellwood
National Hall
Harris
St. Address Oryer
Chwood City Furniture Co
Ellwood City, Pa
Ency Ellwood Oy
Lawrence Ava
Preservin
A. Dumbell
Burgess
Majestic Theatre
Barbara LaMarr
Bert Lytell
Sandra
Limestone Co
New Jersey
Dare
Rickerd’s of
Buckeye
Castie
Wade
U S
Hanes
O. D
Rellim
America
USA
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