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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
9
Albany dispatch reports a Buffalo youth sought exemption from a state military training course by detailing numerous alleged defects including near sightedness, ear trouble, weak heart, underweight, flat feet, and spinal issues. Investigators found only minor near-sightedness, not disqualifying illness.
In Florence on June 3 the American Red Cross opened a public kitchen in Via del Ponte Sospeso. Mayor Luzzi and Assessor Mariotti attended with Captain Albert Akin. Signorina Adriana Sabatucci directs the kitchen which will serve up to 3,000 meals daily from 10 am to 2 pm. About 2,200 people received meals on opening day. food cost was 15 centesimi for soup and 30 centesimi for meat and vegetables.
Milford, June 3. The hatchet ceremony took place at J A Roberge's home as Mrs. Walter F. Bradley, Woodmont's largest property owner, donated a silver hatchet to Charles H. Holton. He used it to remove a board from her park boundary despite prior legal disputes over her cow Hortense Louise. The gathering moved to Frank S. Cornwall's home where neighbors toasted Mrs. Bradley, and Holton pledged to issue a cow permit.
Assurances from William Brady of the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry say President Woodrow Wilson may attend the national convention in Boston July 13 to 20. The event features an international conference on the postwar film industry and a focus on countering Germany's planned global film domination.
June 3 Harry M. Jansen and another man refused a toast to Old Glory in a local cafe and were ejected. They called a taxi to leave but the driver refused to haul them, forcing both to walk. Miss Helen Leiler of Meadville Pa left for home after visiting Miss Agnes Haun of Wallace Avenue. Both are home for vacation from Margaret Morrison School in Pittsburg.
New Bedford Mass June 3 Forty thousand textile operatives including many on government contracts went on strike, shutting down fifty four mills in the city.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church directed by F. O. Shields staged the play Somewhere in France with a large audience. Cast included Pierre Graudet S Shields Madam Graudet Grace Anderson Jean Graudet Paul Shields and more. A service flag was presented and Red Cross contributions reported reaching five hundred eighty five dollars locally plus over four hundred from male workers. Guest notes include Earl B Cover buying a seven passenger car and several local visits and purchases.
Mr and Mrs A R Kingsbury of Boyles avenue report their son Carl Kingsbury injured while removing the wounded from the battlefield. The letter states he was blinded by a gas attack but eyes are improving and recovery of sight is expected. He moved from a French hospital to an American hospital.
Eight pleas of guilty were entered at court this morning. Named defendants include Jesse Reed Joe O'Brien W M Brown James Jackson and Morzek Zorko who sought to plead guilty to jail breaking though the DA declined for him. Other pleas covered larceny cheating and defrauding a boarding housekeeper and breach of prison.
Detective and marathon runner Harry Glitch received a city card from Mayor A. D. Newell announcing his Pennsylvania championship after a 10 mile race in Johnstown on June 1 timed at 51 minutes 13 seconds. He plans to compete in major events including one at the Schenley oval in Pittsburg.
New Castle’s newest officer W. M. Reynolds begins duties tonight replacing James Cucia who died. Irvine L. Dungan of Lancaster filed a Democratic nominating petition to run for representative to Congress from the 11th district.
Merchants informed the mayor this morning and identified the goods found in a trunk at Frances Paretti's South Jefferson street home on Saturday. Private store tags helped confirm stock. A shearing is set for 3 o'clock this afternoon at Alderman Green's.
Memorial services were held at the Lutheran church with local boys serving in the war in attendance. J. Taylor as post commander opened the meeting after graves were adorned with flags. Addresses by Herman Hess and Hon. Robert L. Wallace honored veterans and those who fought for liberty. Red Cross appeals urged contributions, and Rev. Peter Riffer led a prayer for the nation and fallen soldiers. Only five old veterans attended, marking a shrinking Sons of Veterans presence each year.
A severe hail storm Wednesday afternoon caused extensive damage. Many windows broke at the Presbyterian church and across the village with houses and gardens suffering. Large hail tore into cornfields and grain fields, leaving widespread destruction.
Mr and Mrs John P Aiken announce their son Clarence has arrived safely in France. Roy Kildoo Shaffer is en route and expected to have reached France by now. The family expresses gratitude and happiness at the news.
Despite threatening weather, a large crowd gathered at the band stand to honor dead heroes and current service members. The M. S. drum corps led the parade to the cemetery and Attorney C. H. Akens of New Castle delivered the address while the services reflected the day’s spirit.
Members of the Methodist and Christian churches held a Memorial Day union prayer service at the Methodist church and voted to hold a weekly Wednesday community prayer meeting there to support the war effort. All are invited.
Miss Edith Magee of New Castle spent Memorial Day with friends in town. Mr and Mrs Charles Mack and baby Mrs Priscilla Stanley and Alice Park motored to Youngstown. James Park of Pittsburg spent Memorial Day with his brother Harry. Mr and Mrs Harry Park of Struthers spent Memorial Day with the former's parents. Chester Johnson and Miss Olive Raub spent Thursday evening at Idora Park Youngstown. Mr and Mrs Frank Louden and Mr and Mrs Albert Wigton were in New Castle Saturday bidding farewell to their brother Charles Wigton of Corbon going to training camp. Mrs Sarah Camp and Miss Hattie Burns of New Castle have concluded a pleasant visit with their sister Mrs William McCullough.
Dr and Mrs Robert Dickson Gibson of Wick Avenue Youngstown announce Lola Gibson engagement to William H Duff second son of Mr and Mrs R P Duff of Edgewood Duff will devote next years to Y M C A work in France and leaves in six weeks no wedding date given Also born to Mr and Mrs Harold C Heck of Moody Avenue a son
Real estate transfers shown include Wm J Moore to Tony E Turner in Ellwood for 1 dollar. Rachael Newman to Carmella Morabito in Ellwood for 7500 dollars. L Clyde Barry to Jesse D Moore in Neshannock for 1 dollar. Samuel C Moon to Jesse D Moon in First ward for 1 dollar. Joseph B Young to Wyatt R Campbell in New Wilmington for 600 dollars. Pittsburg Co to Harry W Robour in Ellwood for 2500 dollars. David S McClelland to Gilbert E McClelland in Fifth ward for 1 dollar. Mabel J Petterson to Joseph Nogay in Fifth ward for 1 dollar. Asa S Wilson to John B Offutt in Second ward for 4800 dollars. A C Grove to Louisa H Keller in Ellwood for 376 dollars. A C Grove to Albert Keller in Ellwood for 375 dollars. George H Hill to Julius Zurasky in Shenango for 1300 dollars. Margaret McGrath to Joseph Henry in Wampum for 1350 dollars. George Lordi to Frank Canange in Ellwood for 1700 dollars.
Pittsburg suffers a historic cook shortage as hotel demand rises. Many cooks have enlisted in the military life, leaving kitchens short and patrons facing possible hunger in the near future.
A single prisoner appeared for sentencing in Mayor Newell’s police court this morning on a drunkenness charge and was discharged.
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