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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
19
The Department of Labor counters optimistic farm labor reports, noting a regular labor shortage in areas diverting workers to war industries. With record plantings, harvests will test labor availability this summer as all sources are tapped and recruitment efforts continue.
A leading periodical questions whether dwelling on minor woes serves progress and urges shifting focus to essential labor. The query frames a debate on prioritizing work over personal grievances, highlighting a broader call to action.
A gathering at Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Park on East Cherry street marked their twenty first wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends enjoyed music, dancing, and conversation before a late lunch served by Mrs. Dave Evans and Mrs. Wm. Evans. Numerous attendees included Mrs. Geo. Harkless, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown, Miss Lottie Hammond, Mrs. Chris Ketzel, and many Park family members.
Miss Ruth Smith, a student nurse at Hamet hospital Erie, is spending two weeks' vacation with her parents Rev and Mrs A B Smith of Newell Avenue following Sunday services.
In the ward many residents have not paid dog taxes keeping Constable McIlwain busy and prompting police to address dogs tearing up gardens. A review of the Bull’s Eye at Crescent Theatre is urged. Katherine Nugent, daughter of Frank and Mrs Nugent, was injured by an auto on Cedar Street while crossing. she sustained bruises and will stay home for days.
Mrs. G. H. Cook of Newell Avenue mourns the death of her grandmother Mrs. John Rowan of Warren Ohio. Mrs. Rowan was well known in the ward and her passing brings sorrow to many residents. James T. Pilmer, formerly of this ward, is her son.
A train of sailors visited the ward around 9:30 this morning and stayed about an hour. They wrote mail, exchanged addresses with the local girls, and then continued on to the coast for immediate sea service.
Ray Hackett of Liberty Street is listed in the Tank Corps and has departed for Philadelphia. During his absence his wife will reside with his mother Mrs. W. E. Hackett of North Liberty Street.
Mrs Lillian Rhodes seventh ward postmistress travels to Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan to visit her son Donald in training. Donald expects to leave for over there soon.
A birthday social will be held at the Leonard school house Friday evening June 7 for the benefit of the Red Cross. Attend with as many pennies as you are old and enjoy delicious refreshments.
Carmel Byers stars in The Girl In The Dark and Charlie Chaplin appears in Haly Street at the Crescent Theatre today. The program features one of Chaplin’s best pictures, drawing wide audience interest.
About 9:30 last evening the ward passengers were allowed to disembark but not leave the platform. All were from the west and bound for the coast for immediate sea service.
Christian church Bible school at 9 45 preaching at 11 daily special children's day program by Bible class at 7 45 Methodist church Sunday school 9 30 preaching 11 class meeting 12 Epworth League 7 preaching 7 45 Presbyterian Regular service new trustees deacons and deaconess to be installed at morning service St Margaret s church First mass 8 30 second mass 10 80 benedic
Local residents marked Decoration Day with visits and travel to nearby cities including Pittsburg Youngstown Washington and Steubenville. Notables James Grace Marie O Connor and families alike appeared across Madison Liberty Clayton and Wabash avenues while several households planned weekend visits and welcomed guests from Akron Leesburg Cleveland Slippery Rock and other communities.
Chief of Police M J Young and County Detective John B Trusel followed up a tip that two men matching the local circulars description were under surveillance in a midwest city. They departed last night to verify the lead and determine if the two foreigners are the fugitives sought by local police.
Laborers wanted with daily pay advertised by City of New Castle Water Co at 31 North Mill Street. Also an ad claims top grade watch and jewelry repair in the city at lowest prices by Klivans Bros., 118 East Washington Street.
Cavalry figures in Mercer PA with Dennie H Reeder and Francis E Row land detailed. Quartermasters corps National Army referenced at 601 South Bay Street.
Almira Van Camp arrived from Rose Point to shop when she drank heavily and caused a disturbance at Sherman House. Police hauled her to the station after she assaulted an officer. at the mayoral hearing she denied the charges, claiming innocence and naming local figures as witnesses. She claimed a lost pocketbook worth $13 along with an umbrella and spectacles.
Paris reports a fourth successive German air raid with two squadrons. One attack faltered before reaching the city, a second dropped bombs in the Paris district but caused no reported casualties. Also notes the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harold Hull of Youngstown, with Mrs Hull formerly Miss Mary Tunison and sister of Mrs Charles Leslie.
Recruiting business is brisk at the local station as five men were sent to the Columbus barracks for service in the United States army. Names listed include Albert F. Wilkins of 714 Oak Street and Richard Wilkins of Elizabeth, Pa., both medical corps, plus Roland A. Michael of 937 Court Street.
Rose Pastor Stokes the New York millionaire Socialist was sentenced to ten years in federal prison on each of three counts for seditious utterances. The sentences run concurrently, effectively ten years. The decision followed denial of a new trial. Also noted is Mr and Mrs Charles Weise and their baby planning a two week visit to Lancaster.
A notice states that a license from the Director of National Service is now required before any new retail business can be established in England. The directive affects entrepreneurs including Charles C. Fobes and Anna M. Rusnik of New Castle, outlining new regulatory steps for commerce.
By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias issued from the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County Pennsylvania the court house in New Castle will public sale on Monday July 1 1918 at 10 a m. The property is Lot 22 in Section D in the plot of lots laid out by the heirs of I N Phillips in New Castle bounded by Liberty Street 21 and 23 and a ten foot alley with a three story frame dwelling of 16 rooms. Seized as the property of S F Gottmeier and J M Kissell at the suit of State Capital Savings and Loan Association. J H Boyd Sheriff. Legal June 18 15.
A number of women have volunteered to aid the city draft board on Wednesday, June 6th, when the young men who have turned 21 since June 5th of last year must register at the city council chamber. More volunteers are needed and those willing to donate service should notify the draft board at once. Quite a number of men have also volunteered as registrars and will be sworn in. Their names and the women’s helpers will be sent to Harrisburg for proper credit.
Fifteen Pittsburg boys arrived in the city at noon to work on Lawrence county farms mostly at Pulaski New Wilmington and Eastbrook. About 35 boys are now in the county with 150 expected by June 15. Farmers seeking help should apply at the Lawrence County Farm Bureau Greer block.
In ancient times silver served for ornaments with Spain as the main source. The hills of Palestine are thought to have contributed some supply of the metal.
New Bedford held Memorial Day rites starting with a 1 PM parade from the U P church led by the Citizens Concert band. Soldiers and veterans marched to the Presbyterian church for a Third Liberty Loan speech, Gettysburg Address by Gladys Zedaker, and a cemetery decoration at Hopewell.
Mr and Mrs John Wallace of New Castle visited the lat ters parents Mr and Mrs W W Spencer Thursday Chauncey Rogers of Masury spent Thursday with his mother Mrs Margaret Rogers Mr and Mrs Walter Morrow of Erie were visitors here over Memorial Day Miss Mildren Allison returned from Westminster allege to spend the summer with her mother Mrs Ida Allison Mr and Mrs Clifford Clark and family of New Castle and James Gilliland of Mahoningtown visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Zedaker Wednesday Mrs William Pettit of New Castle caller in town Thursday R W McClusky attended the Memorial services at West Middlesex Gruver of West Middlesex is eating with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Abe Gruver Mrs Agnes Campbell and Messrs John Robert and Duncan Campbell and Mrs G O Stiver have been recent visitors at Camp Sherman Privates Colm Campbell Kitne Stiver and John Bridwell expect to leave.
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