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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

Page

14

Beaver Falls Man Injured In Fall

Ellwood City June 1 John Hollander 39 of Beaver Falls escaped serious injury Saturday evening when he fell from the B and O tunnel about 30 feet. He was walking with two men on the top, lost his footing, and plunged to the tracks below. He suffered a broken hand and deep head gash, was rushed to Ellwood City hospital, and his condition improved.

Ellwood City John Hollander Beaver Falls Hollander Ellwood City Hospital

Memorial Day Parade Honors Ellwood City Veterans

Meadyville Ellwood City Memorial Day parade drew crowds as J Wilbur Randolph post of the American Legion and the high school band led the ceremonies. Charles F Clyde spoke on sacrifice and duty citing Gettysburg and Lincoln while Gold Star Mothers were honored.

Ellwood City J. Wilbur Randolph Post American Legion Fifth Street Bridge Legion Park Burgess Judd c C. Turner J. R. Routledge Legion Burgess Turner Thomas Wilson Wampum James Kirker William Weller Zelienople Lawrence Stevenson Charles F. Clyde Meadville Span Clyde Mr. Clyde Gettysburg Gettysburg National Cemetery Abraham Lincoln Lincoln United States Mac Burgess Turner

Ellwood City Youth Named Allegheny College Paper Manager

Loran Connor son of Mr and Mrs A E Connor of Ellwood City was appointed circulation manager of Allegheny College weekly paper. A high school and college student, he is a member of Alpha Chi Sigma, Pi Delta Epsilon and the student senate and is a sophomore at Allegheny.

College Ellwood City Loran Connor A. E. Connor Allegheny College Loran Ellwood City High Allegheny Alpha Chi Sigma Pi Delpa Epsilon

Reckless Driving Case Held In Ellwood City Hearing

Charles Ruzicka sued Anthony Lasso of Wampum and Mahonington for injuries after a collision on the New Castle road. Squire Gartley held the case in abeyance last Friday, noting Lasso's prior serious accident and hospital treatment.

Ellwood City Charles Ruzicka Anthony Lasso Wampum and Mahonington Squire T. A. Gartley Lasso New Castle New Castle Hospital Ruzicka

Ellwood City Enjoys Fine Holiday With One Accidental Fall

Ellwood City reports a peaceful holiday with only one incident. A man fell from the top of a tunnel along the B and O Railroad, but no other auto accidents or arrests were recorded.

Ellwood City

First Presbyterian Church to Host Society Dinner and Prayer Service

Ellwood City reports Laura M. Smith Society and Margaret H. Pugh Class hold a regular meeting and screen dinner in the church dining room. A weekly prayer service is planned for Wednesday evening with Rev. Arthur M. Stevenson in charge at the church.

Ellwood City Laura M. Smith

Children and women events at Wurtemburg church

June 1 notice announces a Children's Day practice Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the church. It also invites the Woman's Missionary Society to meet Thursday evening at Mrs. James Newton's home in Wurtemburg for their regular gathering.

Wurtemburg U. P. Ellwood City Woman's Missionary Society of the Wurtemburg U. P James Newton Wurtemburg

Protected Home Circle Meeting and Juniors Gather

The Protected Home Circle holds its regular meeting this evening in Schweiger Hall with officer nominations. Juniors meet at 7:00 PM instead of 6:30 PM and will enjoy a tureen supper.

Ellwood City Protected Home Circle Schweiger Hall

S. O. B. Club Meets at Mrs Leech’s Home

Ellwood City June 1 Mrs Henry Leech will preside over the regular meeting of the S. O. B. Club Wednesday at her home on the New Castle road.

Ss. O. B Ellwood City Henry Leech S. O. B. Club New Castle Road

Card Of Thanks For Mrs. H. M. Whittaker Bereavement

We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the recent bereavement of our wife and mother Mrs. H. M. Whittaker. Special thanks for flowers donations and use of cars from WHITTAKER FAMILY.

H. M. Whittaker Whittaker

Local families spend holidays visiting relatives and returning home

Ellwood City resident Walter Caplan vacationed in Cambridge Springs. Guest lists include D C Hancher and family in Noble County Ohio, Lewis Nickum family in Mercer, Grover Long home in Edison Ohio, and many others visiting relatives across Ohio and Pennsylvania. Several students and graduates plan returns from college for the summer in the region.

Walter Caplan Ellwood City Cambridge Springs D. C. Hancher Harry John Noble County Ohio Lewis Nickum Mercer Earl McBride Gladys Anderson Kathryn Jones Agnes Hennon Louise Barton Grover Long Edison C. S. Smith Redwing and Moris, Minn John Hough New York

Bethany Church Announces Community Weiner Roast

Bethany Class of the First Christian Church will host a weiner roast at Fort Aiken on Thursday evening inviting all members. Mrs Newtons Sunday school class meets Tuesday evening at Mrs Homer Harshmans home for regular session. Children Day practice set for Tuesday at 2 30 PM. Weekly prayer service at the church Wednesday at 8 00 PM.

Ellwood City Bethany First Christian Church Fort Aiken Newton Homer Harshman

Smart Set Club to Meet at Mrs Ray Aylesworth’s Home

Members of the Smart Set Club will be entertained by Mrs Ray Aylesworth at her Grant road residence on Wednesday evening for their regular meeting.

Ellwood City Smart Set Club Ray Aylesworth Grant Road

Farewell Party For Young Ladies Elwood City

Miss Helen Kennedy hosted a farewell party at her Seventh street home for Miss Bernice Porter and Miss Ruth McCabe who depart for California on Tuesday morning. Guests enjoyed cards and dancing followed by a luncheon prepared by Frances Kennedy. Attending were Ruth McCabe Bernice Porter Bertha Burrows Frances Kennedy and John Allison Dave Williams Earl Moyer and Chester Wilson.

Ellwood City Helen Kennedy Seventh Street Bernice Porter Ruth McCabe California Frances Kennedy Bertha Burrows John Allison Dave Williams Earl Moyer Chester Wilson

Local hospital admissions and births reported

ELLWOOD CITY June 1 Admitted Saturday John Hollande Beaver Falls Discharged Mrs Tony Salvillo Division avenue Mrs John Colavin i Ellwood Admitted Sunday Mary Folino Wampum Avenue Harold Yost Crescent avenue Discharged Sam Nye Ellwood City Mrs George Fosnought and baby 14th street Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Welch Zelienople a daughter BELL MEMORIAL Shenango Presbytery to attend General Assembly in Syria Mosque Pittsburgh Tuesday Prep service Wednesday 7 45 pm Pastor in charge Communion June 7 11 am church

Ellwood City John Hollande Beaver Falls Tony Salvillo Division Avenue John Colavini Frank Pacella Mary Folino Wampum Avenue Harold Yost Crescent Avenue Sam Nye George Fosnought Baby 14Th Street Walter Welch Zelienople

Trinity Lutheran Edges Ellwood City Children Day Plans

Trinity Lutheran Ellwood City announces a children's day practice Friday at 2 00 pm and a Sunday school orchestra session at 7 00 pm in church rooms. The Church Council meets this evening at the church to transact important business.

Trinity Lutheran

Aeolia Quartet and Jubilee Singers Concert

The Aeolia quartet and the Jubilee Singers of the A. M. E. church will present a concert in the M. E. church on Friday evening at 8 30. An official board meeting is set for the church office Tuesday evening.

Ellwood City Aeolia Quartet Jubilee Singers A. M. E. Church M. E

Ellwood City Bridge Club Meets Mrs. E. B. Baker Host

Ellwood City residents gather for the Monday Evening Bridge club meeting hosted by Mrs. E. B. Baker of Fourth Street this evening.

Miss Helen Rock to Preside C F N Club Meeting

Ellwood City residents will attend a C F N Club meeting this evening at Crescent Avenue home of Miss Helen Rock. She will preside as members gather for the regular session.

Ellwood City Helen Rock Crescent Avenue

Dinner Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Gaskell Home

Ellwood City residents report that after a postponed meeting the Dinner Bridge Club will hold its regular gathering at the home of Mrs James Gaskell on Pittsburgh Circle.

Ellwood City Dinner Bridge Club James Gaskell Pittsburgh Circle

Mrs Stiner to Host E M M Club Meeting

Ellwood City residents note Mrs Charles Stiner will host the E M M Club gathering Wednesday evening at her Third Street home.

Ellwood City Charles Stiner E. M. M. Club Third Street

Etta Kett Club Meets At Ruth Wilk Offsky Home

Etta Kett Club members will be entertained by Miss Ruth Wilk Offsky at her home on Wayne Avenue Tuesday evening.

Ellwood City Etta Kett Ruth Wilkoffsky Wayne Avenue

Roma Club Meeting Hosted at J C Beegle Home

J C Beegle will host the Roma Club for their regular meeting this evening at her home on Foch Street.

Worker's Conference Meeting Planned in Church Parlor

A workers conference will be held in the church parlors Thursday evening at 7 45 in the First Baptist church. The event invites participants to discuss community labor concerns and cooperative projects.

Ellwood City First Baptist Church Y. W

Tuesday Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Woods Home

Members of the Tuesday Evening Bridge Club will hold their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred Woods on Lawrence avenue.

Ellwood City Fred Woods Lawrence Avenue

Delta Dack Club to hear Lloyd Hammill at Wurtemburg road

Lloyd Hammill will entertain the Delta Dack Club members Tuesday evening at her home on the Wurtemburg road.

Ellwood City Lloyd Hammill Delta Dack Club Wurtemburg Road

Monthly meeting of Presbyterian women in Wampum

The regular meeting of the ladies missionary society of the Presbyterian church is set for Wednesday. Devotionals led by Mrs. E. L. Hennon, with assignments for Mrs. O. L. Jackson and Mrs. S. Hennon. Dinner organized by Mesdames McCullough Morrow McConahy Noggie and Pettigrew. Quilting planned. all ladies urged to attend.

Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church E. L. Hennon O. L. Jackson Philippine Islands S. Hennon West Indies Mesdames T. J. McCullough C. B. Morrow J. R. McConahy Allen Noggie A. W. Pettigrew

Children’s Day Practice At Presbyterian Church

Practice begins this week for children’s day at the Presbyterian church. All children are asked to meet promptly.

The Presbyterian Church

Memorial Day guests from Youngstown visit Roys family

Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Roys hosted Memorial Day visitors from Youngstown. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Whan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Whan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Whan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Askins, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Moulder and family.

Youngstown Robt. Roys Chas. Whan Homer Whan Robt. Whan Jas. Askins Norris Moulder

Memorial visit by Champney family and relatives

Mr and Mrs Jack Champney visit their brother and uncle Wm J Shuler. Chas Shuler and daughter Mildred of Dormont join Mrs Oscar Kidwell and her two daughters Clara Margaret and Sara Maude of Glen Willard for the weekend gathering.

Jack Champney Chas Shuler Mildred Dormont Oscar Kidwell Clara Margaret Sara Maude Glen Willard Wm. J. Shuler

Three Men Escape Serious Injury In Road Crash Near Kirk Home

Melvin Houk, Junior Houk and Don Baker escaped fatal injuries when their car struck a concrete stone near the D. M. Kirk summer home Friday night. Melvin Houk sustained serious injuries and was taken to Jameson Memorial hospital in New Castle where his condition was reported slightly improved.

Melvin Houk Junior Houk Don Baker D. M. Kirk Jameson Memorial Hospital New Castle

Miss Jean Aley Returns Home After Illness

Friends of Miss Jean Aley of Clyde street report she is back home after a two week illness at Beaver Valley General hospital. She has improved and is feeling fine on arrival.

Jean Aley Clyde Street Beaver Valley General Hospital Miss Aley

Methodist Church Evangelistic Mission Plans

Rev. and Mrs. Will H. Fenton depart for Spartansburg to assist Rev. Archie Gibson in week long evangelistic services. Prof. J Braden Houk will lead the mid week meetings and fill the pulpit next Sunday.

Methodist Church Will H. Fenton Spartansburg Archie Gibson J. Braden Houk

Wampum Personal Notes Highlight Miss Short and Mr Hughes

Miss Elinore Short and Earle Hughes of Pittsburgh were guests of the Wampum social circle, with plans to tour local sites and attend upcoming community events.

Wampum Elinore Short Earle Hughes Pittsburgh

Arch support products promoted for public inspection

Public notice invites inspection of newly approved arch supports. Items are fully guaranteed. Contact R. E. Murphy at Ellwood phone 1317 Hazelbelt Bridge for details.

R. E. Murphy Ellwood Hazelbelt Bridge

Local families visit, hospital updates in Ellwood City area

Mr and Mrs Geo Cook Sr and family return to Ellwood City after weekend with Mrs Bookamer's parents. Mr and Mrs Gilliland and family from Tarentum visit Thos Wilson. Paul Herbert at Jameson Memorial Hospital improving. H E King of Ellwood City visits Clyde Street relatives. H W Marshall and C V Marshall visit Pittsburgh. Clarence Baer family and Clara Brown guests of W A Brown on Kay Street.

H. E. King Ellwood City Clarence Stapf Clyde Street Messrs H. W. Marshall C. V. Marshall Pittsburgh Clarence Baer Clara Brown Canton Ohio W. A. Brown Kay Street

Square Circle Hosts Big Annual Party at YMCA

The Square Circle of the YWCA International Institute is preparing a large annual party in the gymnasium of the YMCA building with orchestra music a lively program refreshments and surprises. Decoration members Misses Helen Fisco Mary James Darie San Fillipo and Rose Gillest arrange a flower garden theme while Misses Helen Fisco Lucy James and Mary Bullano head the program committee.

Square Circle Y. W. International Institute Helen Fisco Mary James Darie San Fillipo Rose Gillest Lucy James Mary Bullano

Pittsburgh Man Dies After Police Cell Admission

William Jones, 45, a Black man, was arrested for drunkenness and jailed in a police station cell. He died while being admitted to Passavant hospital in Pittsburgh on June 1, amid an international news report.

Pittsburgh William Jones Passavant Hospital

Student Amleto Acquaviva Returns From Temple University

Amleto Acquaviva of South Jefferson Street returns home from Philadelphia where he attends Temple University. He will spend the summer months with his parents and completes his course at the end of the next term.

Amleto Acquaviva South Jefferson Street Philadelphia Temple University Mr. Acquaviva

Hello Sucker! Guinan barred from French nightclub contract

Texas Guinan and her troupe were prohibited from entering France where she had a contract to perform in Paris. They faced immigration limits aimed at preserving native livelihoods, a rare setback for the New York night club queen.

New York France la Guinan Miss Guinan

East Brook Church Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary Event

East Brook Methodist church members led by Rev. T Pollard plan a fiftieth anniversary at Lakewood Beach. A 4 30 pm sports program precedes a 7 pm basket picnic dinner. Mrs Jessie Harris directs an evening program and play.

East Brook

Koppel Youths Host Skating Party At Church Group Event

A Koppel skating party drew a group of young people on Thursday evening. Sponsored by the Christian Endeavor Society of the church, the event featured skates hurles jumps and races conducted by Rev Burson before the sports committee chairman Walter Asper took over for the final half hour.

Koppel Christian Endeavor Society of the Church Burson Walte Asper

New Steps Enter Koppel M E Church During Event

Readable fragments describe steps of the main entrance into the Koppel M E Church during a listed event. Names, places, and exact timing are unclear in the OCR but indicate a church ceremony or gathering at Koppel M E Church.

Koppel M. E. Church

Church helps with repair work and social visits noted

The article records church men volunteering to complete a project and begin repairs on an entrance. It also lists multiple social visits: Miss Christina Wittmers visiting Uelienople, Mr. and Mrs. David Pierce and family from Meadville staying with Mrs. Pierce’s parents in Koppe, Mrs. Safreed and children visiting Koppe from Beaver Falls, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bruner planning a weekend in Butler. Ruth Linzey visits Beaver Falls.

Christina Wittmers Uelienople David Pierce Meadville Pierce H McDane Safreed Beaver Falls E. Linzey Koppe Albert Bruner Butler Ruth Linzey

Dr. Thomas March Graduates From Buffalo College of Medicine

The College of Medicine at the University of Buffalo awards a medical degree to Dr. Thomas March, son of Mr and Mrs Fred D March of Shaw Street. A New Castle High School and Geneva College track star, he later completed pre medical work at Colgate University and will undertake an internship in a Buffalo hospital with plans for future practice undecided.

College of Medicine University of Buffalo Thomas March Fred D. March Shaw Street March New Castle High School Geneva College Colgate University Buffalo

Parker Appointed Grand Jury Foreman by Court

Clement D. Parker was appointed foreman of the grand jury after a court session led by Judge James A. Chambers. Two jurors, Walter Caplan and Warren E. Weide, were excused. District Attorney John Powers noted over fifty cases to present, none of them very serious.

Walter Caplan Warren E. Weide Clement D. Parker James A. Chambers John Powers

Palazzo's Father Dies in Naples

Word from Rome reports the father of Dr. John Palazzo of New Castle died in Naples recently. The letter was sent by Joseph Langnese. Dr. Palazzo had traveled to Naples weeks ago with hope of saving his father's life.

Rome Italy F. A. DeSanctis New Castle John Palazzo Naples Joseph Langnese Hillsville DeSanctis Palazzo South Mill Street

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Legion Bugle and Drum Corps Sons of Union Veterans Hugh D. Maxwell Trinity Lutheran Church 107Th Field Artillery Board of Education First Presbyterian Cedar Line Sampson St Marlene Dietrich Hollywood Germany Maria Leiber Maria Miss Deitrich der Vaterland Ellwood Personals Babe Offutt National Park School Washington, D. C Glen Avenue Judson Liebendorfer William Marks W. & J. College Mildred Wilson Fourth Street Margaret Morrison Carnegie Tech Jean Helling Northwestern University H. E. Helling Fifth Street Ruth Haines Penn Hall Chambersburg H. F. Wilson Falls Creek William Gottlob Cedar Point Cleveland M. E. Church Monday Evening Bridge Club E. B. Baker Etta Ketts Roma Club J. C. Beegle Foch Street First Baptist Delta Deck Missionary Meeting Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough England International News Service Sucker Thes. March Parker Intimate Personal Congress
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