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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1918

Page

17

Red Cross Meeting Reported in Ellwood City

Red Cross work rooms were open with fewer volunteers but steady progress. Donations and in kind contributions totaled several dollars and goods from North Side and Wurtemburg auxiliaries, with over 150 attendees for the month and letters of appreciation from local residents.

Ellwood City Red Cross Cloyd Randolph William Ferree Miles E. Downie Wurtemburg North Side John Strohecked Louis Wainstein Matheney George Nagel James Guy Holiday Newton Darwsman William Nagel Rose Morrow Frank Pavello Edna McCoy Sara Holt Grrigh

Local girl taken to Beaver Valley Hospital

Ellwood City June 1 Miss Ruth Gemmil of Seventh Street has been admitted to Beaver Valley Hospital for medical treatment.

Ellwood City Ruth Gemmil Seventh Street Beaver Valley Hospital

Rules for Ellwood City garbage collection adopted

City Clerk Chester C Hall and residents agreed to two weekly pickups. Rules require tight covered cans and draining liquids, with placement in designated alleys. Noncompliant disposal of tins or rubbish must be separated and notified to remove at 25 cents per barrel and 60 cents monthly.

Ellwood City Chester C. Hall

Picnic at Muddy Creek Falls on Memorial Day

Three carloads from the city traveled to Muddy Creek Falls for a Memorial Day picnic. Attendees included Mrs. Katherine Rhodes Ira Rhodes Howard Rhodes John Rhodes Leora Rhodes the Misses Allie Smith Pauline French Hilda Wallis Mr. and Mrs. William Miller Hallie Leona Mr. and Mrs. Addison Honifer and children. They returned to the Miller home on Lawrence Avenue for supper and social time.

Ellwood City Muddy Creek Falls Katherine Rhodes This City Ira Howard John Leora Rhodes Allie Smith Pauline French Hilda Wallis William Miller Hallie Leona Addison Honifer

Ross Cowan Enlists in Army from Ellwood City

Ellwood City June 1 Ross Cowan son of Mr and Mrs James Cowan of Wurtemburg has enlisted in the cavalry at Pittsburg. He will depart Saturday for the Columbus barracks from which he will be transferred to training quarters.

Ellwood City Ross Cowan James Cowan Wurtemburg Cavalry Pittsburg Columbus Barracks

Child Falls From Window in Ellwood City

In Ellwood City on June 1 a one year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs David Johns of Follansbee West Virginia, fell from a second story window at the home of Mr and Mrs George Roe on Wayne avenue. Though frightened and bruised the child suffered no serious injuries and no bones were broken.

Ellwood City David Johns Follansbee W. Va George Roe Wayne Avenue Johns Fea

Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday at United Presbyterian Church

Ellwood City High School graduates will hear Rev. James A. Cosby preach Sunday evening at 8 o clock at the United Presbyterian Church. A section is reserved for the 23 seniors, with special music by the choir. Morning services include a 11 o clock sermon to girls and boys and 9 345 Bible school. Junior and Intermediate Endeavor meet at 7 p.m. All welcome.

Ellwood City Ellwood City High School United Presbyterian Church James A. Cosby

White Elephant Sale Opens With Humorous Tire Stunt

Ellwood City reports the Red Cross white elephant sale begins today in the old post office on Sixth street. Mrs. Thomas Mulcahy collected donations by visiting a garage where the manager offered a Ford tire worth 14.65 if she wore it on a necklace down Lawrence street to the sale. She complied, securing the unusual prize for the fundraiser. The event is expected to be a major season draw.

Ellwood City Thomas Mulcahy Red Cross Sixth Street

Children’s Day at Free Methodist Church

Ellwood City will observe Children’s Day with a morning service at 10 o’clock at the Free Methodist church corner Fourth Street and Glen Avenue in place of the regular preaching. Sun day school members will give short addresses. An evening devotional is planned on the street at 7 15 if weather permits, or at the church. Pastor Rev. A M Zahnier will preach on Blessed Experience by Christian Believers.

Ellwood City Free Methodist Church Fourth Street Glen Avenue A. M. Zahniser

Special Meeting Of K. Of M. Lodge

The Knights of Malta Commandery will meet in the First National Bank building at 7 30 PM with a special session at 8 30 PM for mothers wives daughters and friends. A social time follows and members are urged to bring a guest. Rev James A Cosby and son Virgil travel to New Concord Ohio for Muskingum College commencement.

Ellwood City Knights of Malta Commandery First National Bank Virgil New Concord Ohio Muskingum College

Novena to St Anthony at Italian Catholic Church

Rev Fr S Marino of the Italian Catholic Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary begins a St Anthony novena in Ellwood City with eight o clock services daily from June 1 to June 13. The feast day includes solemn mass and a closing service when lilies are blessed. The church possesses a relic of St Anthony brought from Rome.

Ellwood City Fr. S. Marino Marino St. Anthony Rome

War Saving Club Meeting At High School

The War Saving Society will meet in the high school building on Monday at 8 o'clock. All interested are urged to attend. Mrs. Phillips of New Castle will be present to address the group and explain the work and its implementations elsewhere. A good turnout is hoped for.

Ellwood City War Saving Society Phillips New Castle

Prohibition State Committee Call From Harrisburg

Harrisburg, Pa June 1 Dr B E P Prugh chairman of the prohibition state committee issued a call for the newly elected state committee to meet at the state headquarters in June. The message signals preparations for forthcoming party activities and organizational planning.

Harrisburg B. E. P. Prugh Prohibition

George Waller moves to Neville Island plant

Ellwood City announces that George Waller, long time Shelby plant construction foreman, will depart for Neville Island Pittsburgh to work on a new ordnance plant. He is well known locally for Shelby Dramatic club involvement and will be missed in community affairs.

Ellwood City Geo. Waller Shelby Neville Island Pittsburg Shelby Dramatic Club

Aged 84 year old Mrs. Holt aids Red Cross with handmade aprons

Ellwood City reports a standout patriot, Mrs. Sarah Holt, 84, who lives with her daughter on Glen Avenue. She makes and sells aprons to benefit the Red Cross, giving $1 in the past week and aiming for more contributions.

Ellwood City Sarah Holt C. J. Carlson Glen Avenue

Italians' hearing postponed after Shelly plant incident

Ellwood City June 1 The hearing of two Italians involved in a cutting affray at the Shel by plant has been postponed to Tuesday next week. Charges were filed by Vere Daubenspeck and Fred Tanner, injured when razors were drawn during the dispute as men tried to separate the combatants.

Ellwood City Shelby Squire D. C. Hancher Vere Daubenspeck Fred Tanner

Boy Scouts to Take a Hike in Ellwood City

Ellwood City June 1 Troop 3 Boy Scouts will hike to Duck Run with scoutmaster George Porter in charge. The day promises a great time. Also noted are local visits and family updates including residents returning from Fredonia Pa hospital Pittsburg Memorial Day gatherings and Pittsburg trips.

Ellwood City Boy Scouts Duck Run George Porter

Relief from eczema with Zemo at drugstores

Advertises Zemo a cle ar antiseptic liquid for 35c or 1.00 for extra large bottle. Claims it removes pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm. Describes Zemo as clean penetrating non greasy and stain free and affordable per use. From E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

George Roe Departs for Navy Yard Work

George Roe of Wayne Avenue leaves next Monday for the navy yards to be employed there in the future. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Roe.

Ellwood City Geo. Roe Wayne Avenue Navy Yards

Bell Memorial church schedules youth sermon and Sunday services

Ellwood City Pa June 1 regular services set for Bell Memorial church in the Fourth Ward with Sunday school at 9 45 am and preaching at 11 00 am Rev John Waite pastor to deliver a special youth sermon on Vacations no evening service due to baccalaureate sermon

Ellwood City Bell Memorial Church Fourth Ward John Waite

Regular Sunday Services at Ellwood City Church

Regular services will be held Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church. Sunday school starts 9:45 and preaching at 10:45 with the Lord's Supper. Rev. G S Noble will conduct. No morning services due to baccalaureate at United Presbyterian. members urged to attend.

Ellwood City Methodist Episcopal Church G. S. Noble United Presbyterian Church

Concert at Shelby Social Club Aids War Relief Efforts

A memorable Ellwood City concert at the Shelby Social Club drew a large crowd last night. Soprano Madam Langenhan from New York attended, described as a grand opera singer. Prof. O. E. Bartel directed the event with his orchestra, and proceeds support war relief and the local hospital.

Ellwood City Shelby Madam Langenhan New York O. E. Bartel

Frew Leaves for Camp Humphreys with Commission

Dr. James H Frew of Lawrence Avenue left yesterday for Camp Humphreys Virginia after moving his office and visiting his parents in Grove City. He and his wife accompanied him. Frew received a First Lieutenant commission when he enlisted last August.

Ellwood City James H. Frew Lawrence Avenue Camp Humphrey's Grove City

Bible School and Morning Worship Schedule

Bible school at 9 30. all are welcome. Morning worship at 10 45 with the subject A Vision of Christ. There will be no evening services. We will look for you at the morning service. C Harrison Donaldson.

Ellwood City Christ Harrison Donaldson

Children’s Day Service Postponed to June Twenty Eighth

The United Presbyterian Bible school and church in Lawrence County moved the Children’s Day service from June 5 to June 28 in line with the county observance. Mr and Mrs George L Reynolds of Lawrence Avenue returned yesterday from a visit with friends in Pittsburgh.

Ellwood City United Presbyterian Bible School Lawrence County George L. Reynolds Lawrence Avenue Pittsburg

Child Illness Strikes Ellwood City Family

In Ellwood City on June 1, George Messenger, the young son of Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Messenger of Franklin avenue, is quite ill after several days of onset. Mrs. L. B. Messenger of Burton, Ohio, mother of the minister, was summoned due to the child's condition.

Ellwood City

Combined services at First Christian church observed

Ellwood City reporter notes that combined services will be held at the First Christian church tomorrow morning followed by a group photo of the Bible school. Christian Endeavor will meet at 6 45 in the evening with no evening service scheduled.

Ellwood City First Christian Church Bible School Christian Endeavor

Farmers urged to use The News Employment Agency

Lawrence county farmers seeking summer help are urged to apply to The News Employment Agency. Applicants fill blanks detailing labor needs and wages. Communications should be addressed to Attorney William J. Caldwell in care of The News.

Lawrence County William J. Caldwell

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Ellwood City News North Side Auxiliary B. V. Hospital ARMY IW Barnes Ellwood City, Pa WILL Sgt Arthur Guy Empey Sgt. Empey James Morrison Louis Merideth Capes Rev. Cosby U. P Free Methodist K. of M. Lodge Prohib State Com George Waller Ellwood Personals L. M. Infield Mr. Infield Fredonia H. J. Buck Mercy Summit Avenue Charles Black Spring Avenue Beechamm's Beecham State Normal School of Indiana Indiana Conservatory of Music Indiana School of Business J. A. H.keith Bell Memorial Methodist Church First Baptist Church First Christian
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