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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

11

Scouts and Scouters Rise in Rank at May Court of Honor

North district scouts and scouters at the First U P church on Clenmore Boulevard received promotions and merit badges. Awards covered tenderfoot to second class, second to first class, and honors for star, life, and various merit badges across troops 2 3 4 5 6 9 15 18 37 and West Pittsburg Troop 1.

North District U P Clenmore Boulevard Wibur Abbott Willis C. Evans William Booth Jack Withrow Howard Brest Norman Shiderly Neshannock John Harlan Crescenzo DeMatteis Nelle Rubeis George Dudo Steve Yankura E. D. Hawk Michael Wonner Harold Booth William Minner J. Arthur Turek James A. Bowman Harry W. Miles Bill Comstock Bud Val Kish Donald Gibson Alvin Paradise Lester Raub Howard Snyder Hallett Johnston Don Moore Reading Sam Robison Frank Gierlach Everett Hoffman Dick Gilmore James Hewitt Chalmers Sproull Ted Sproull Ernie Withers Bob Miles James Rucker David Taylor Fred Benn West Pittsburg Kenneth Freed Nick Santangelo James A. Hewitt

Surprise Birthday Party at Princeton Station

Mrs. D F Henry hosted a surprise birthday gathering at her Princeton Station home on Thursday. Guests enjoyed social chat and a fine lunch prepared by Mrs. Robert Henry and Mrs. Howard Forbes with help from Gladys Young and Jennie and Ruth Henry. The guest of honor received several affectionate gifts.

D. F. Henry Robert Henry Howard Forbes Gladys Young Jennie Ruth Henry

Oak Grove United Presbyterian Church Services

Morning worship at 10 30 followed by Sunday school Y P C U in the evening at 7 Rev W C Billica is pastor.

Oak Grove United Presbyterian Church W. C. Billica

Oak Grove U P Church Women Meet for All Day Thursday

The Women's Missionary Society of the Oak Grove United Presbyterian church will convene at the church on Thursday for an all day meeting.

The Women's Missionary Society of the Oak Grove U. P

Local Kin Visitation Highlights Oil City Weekend

Ross Young of Oil City spent the weekend with cousins Mr and Mrs Myers Young. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs D F Henry and daughters Jennie and Ruth, with another family member mentioned in the column.

Ross Young Oil City Myers Young D. F. Henry Jennie Ruth

Social visit list chronicles region families

Howard Forbes and daughter Beverly Jane motored to Butler Friday. Numerous relatives gathered as Bernice Boak of New Castle spent the weekend with her parents. Merle McCurdy of Defiance visited his mother. Other families from New Castle Princeton Harlansburg Ellwood City Gibsontown and Salem WV are noted visiting relatives or hosting guests along the Slippery Rock Creek.

Howard Forbes Beverly Jane Butler Bernice Boak New Castle O. H. Boak Merle McCurdy Defiance Margaret McCurdy Reed Forbes Florida Clen McCaslin McCaslin Ralph Cooper N. M. Young Norman Book Betty Princeton John Turner Harlahsburg George Hohmann Near Plaingrove Paul McDanel Norman Raymond Cecil Ellwood City Jas. Winner Robert Allen Bobby Camp Phillips Andy Fair James Young Arthur Flack Ralph Harlansburg Myers Young Belle Davis Meadville A. R. Flack James White Gibsondale J. H. Forbes Ruth Edna Mershimer Warrel Johnston Francois Johnson Slippery Rock Creek G. R. Stutler Louise Betty Lou Alfreda George Georgette Salem W. Va Alfred Fourmay Stutler

Entertainment By Troop F Starts In Armory Tonight

Troop F of the 103rd Cavalry hosts three evenings of shows in the West Washington armory to raise funds for summer camp equipment. Damaged gear from flood duties at Sharpsville cannot be replaced by the federal government, and more gear is needed. A variety of entertainment, games, and dancing will unfold, with many advance tickets sold and a large crowd expected.

103Rd Cavalry West Washington Sharpsville

German jailed for tuning in Moscow broadcast

A German citizen received a two year prison sentence for listening to a Moscow radio broadcast. The report notes surprise that Russia has crooners and hints at Cold War era cultural restrictions.

Moscow Russia

Hobart C. Young Named Bell Western Area Manager

Hobart C. Young was appointed General Commercial Manager of Bell Telephone Company for the Western Area covering western Pennsylvania. Young began in New Castle about twenty years ago and returns to the Western Area after serving in Philadelphia district. He succeeds Carl R. Freehofer, now General Traffic Manager in the Eastern Area.

New Castle Hobart C. Young Bell Telephone Company Pennsylvania Young Telephone Company Philadelphia Mr. Young Carl R. Freehofer

Delano Ends Own Life In Argentina

Robert B. Delano second cousin of President Roosevelt shot himself in Resistencia Argentina over a failed romance. He left letters for Roosevelt and a former fiancée placed in custody unopened. Delano, 22, worked as assistant manager of an electric power plant and was visiting Argentina for a year.

International News Service Buenos Aires Robert B. Delano Roosevelt Resistencia Delano Washington Society

Children’s Day Practice At United Presbyterian Church

Practice for the Children’s Day program will be held Wednesday and Saturday at 1 30 p m this week at the United Presbyterian church. An all day meeting will be Thursday June 4 at the home of Mrs Harry Chambers. The program of the afternoon will be in charge of Jennie Lusk.

United Presbyterian Church The Women’s Missionary Society Harry Chambers Jennie Lusk

Local visits and hospital notes from Memorial Day week

Akron visitors Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lowry spend Memorial Day with relatives here. Mrs. Dora Mars of New Castle visits Miss Etta McMurray. Miss Pearle Stanley of Youngstown visits Miss Della Paden. Mrs. James A. Hanna returns home after Jameson Memorial Hospital stay. A. A. Young and Martha McClymonds visit near Portersville Decoration Day. Wilbur Moore and family from Akron guests of D. M. Meanor. Mrs. Samuel McCullough improving after surgery at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Charles Burr of Cleveland visits Laughlin home for Decoration Day.

Herman Lowry Akron Dora Mars New Castle Etta McMurray Pearle Stanley Youngstown Della Paden James A. Hanna Jameson Memorial Hospital A. A. Young Martha McClymonds Portersville Wilbur Moore D. M. Meanor Samuel McCullough Charles Burr Cleveland, O W. Laughlin

New Castle Airport Project Assured With City Funds

The city announces a Class A airport project funded by about 161000 from the government and 11000 from the sponsor. Municipal Engineer Glenn R Throop says 320 workers will be employed for six months and land acquisition will begin as soon as dirt moves occur. City will rent a gasoline roller for street paving, avoiding a steam roller to cut smoke. Police patrol Sylvan Heights golf area warning players rights and cautioning against confiscating golf balls with potential police court action.

New Castle Glenn R. Throop City of Sylvan Heights Bluecoats

Class Of 145 To Be Graduated Tonight

Grove City reports 145 seniors will receive diplomas at the high school commencement this evening. Baccalaureate services Sunday at First Presbyterian Church featured Rev. L S Cass on Successful Living. Clara Louise Smith tops the class with over 95 percent four year average and highest honors. two others have high honors and ten earn honors.

Grove City First Presbyterian Church L. S Cass D. D Grace M. E. Church Clara Louise Smith Margaret Elizabeth Hoyt Rose Mae Monk

Honor Students to Receive Special Prizes at Awards

Supt H M B Lehn will award several special prizes alongside the honor students numbers. Diplomas will be presented by Dr W F Rossman president of the board of education.

Supt. H. M. B. Lehn W. F. Rossman Board of Education

Red Cross Lawrence County Summer Hours Schedule

Lawrence County Chapter American Red Cross announces summer hours beginning June 1. Through the season the office will operate 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. replacing the prior 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule.

RED Cross Lawrence County American Red Cross

Polish to Publish List of 300 Soviet and German Agents

Warsaw reports the Polish government will release a public warning by publishing a list of 300 Soviet and German secret agents detected by police. The roll will include full names, characteristics and any assumed names.

International News Service Warsaw

Youth Survives 300 Foot Fall Near Danville

A 19 year old Montour county youth James Winterstein of Riverside Heights fell 300 feet from Hanging Rock on Blue Hill mountain while exploring a cave. He was rescued by four boaters who located him 50 feet from the base and lowered him to the highway. He suffered a concussion and severe injuries but survived in serious condition.

Danville Montour County Susquehanna River James Winterstein Riverside Heights Hanging Rock Blue Hill Mountain George Kovaschecz Winterstein

Army Veterinary Lt Col Greenlee reassigned to Fort Jay

Lieutenant Colonel Christian W. Greenlee of Beaver Falls has been assigned to Fort Jay New York. He serves in the army veterinary corps and will take over the New York post after completing a current foreign service tour.

Christian W. Greenlee Beaver Falls Fort Jay New Greenlee Army Veterinary Corps New York Post

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eckerd Nancy Jane Cut Rate Drug Store East Washington St Neiman’s E. Washington St A Dyke Coffee Fairlawn Stores Princeton Station Missionary Meeting Troop F Armory Electro S. Jefferson St Kelvinator New Castle, Pa Neisner Equitable M. J. Donnelly Special Agent Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U.S Mercer Street Bell Telephone Hobart C. Young Robt B. Delano Self Argentina New York Lyman Delano Park Avenue Barrytown Dutchess County N. Y Mt. Jackson W. M. Society New York Central As al NEW York Central System Entral Saas Grove City High Washington, D. C York LaFayette Nash NTT George D. Park
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