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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
8
The Northumberland County Fish, Game and Forestry Protection association fixes August 1 for its second annual picnic at Rolling Green Park in McSherrystown. Over 2,600 sportsmen expected. moderate fees planned and a suitable golf links site sought by local enthusiasts.
Cars remain heavy and prove prosperous conditions returning to the anthracite coal regions after the five and a half month strike. Erie will be represented in the L C O M convention parade in Chicago from June 27 to July 2. The Eric Moose band under Prof Ackerman won twelve prizes. Joanna reports high potato prices driving extensive planting in the Conestoga Valley with farmers doubling acreage this season.
Gardner Mrs Huey of East New Castle has been ill but is recovering. Her son John Huey of Pittsburgh visited for Memorial Day. G F Henderson of Boston was a business caller en route to Sharon. Clifford White and wife visited his mother in Franklin. Henry Hartman moved with family from New Castle to the Badger Property in East New Castle. A group of young people shared a picnic at Neshannock Falls. Mr and Mrs Lester Shimp and several named youths attended. Mr and Mrs Lowery of Shenango hosted a picnic and surprise party for relatives and friends. S H Norris and family drove to Youngstown to visit Mrs Lee, an aunt who injured her arm. Florence and Isabel Zehner attended a picnic at McConnells Mills. Francis Wylie recently...
An old ad touts a lemon juice mix with Orchard White to create a skin whitening lotion. It claims the compound is harmless, nonirritating, and used by famous stage beauties to fade freckles sunburn and tan.
The article notes numerous visits and gatherings: C W Fenton in Pittsburgh. Mrs E O Alexander and son Francis with friends in Albion. Isabel Zehner at Jamestown graduation where William Hazlett, a former Center United pastor's son, graduated. Mr and Mrs Richard Williams hosting Otis Branscombe George Varro John Qolson A K E Smith and daughter Louise from Farrell. Mary A White hosting Deepes Fleming of Akron. Robb family day trip to Princeton. Florence Schumaker at Providence Baptist North Sewickley. Byron Cress and son Byron George visiting John and Frank Sherger. Bernice Bartlett visiting Mary Sherger. Lois Myers with tonsillitis leaving school.
Denver judge Ben Lindsey finds juvenile records improving with 500 delinquency pages filed in 1899 versus 122 in the prior year. He notes school age children rose from about 6 900 in 1899 to an estimated 69 000, suggesting rising population but fewer cases.
The Standard Six is praised as the world's most powerful car of its size by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Twenty eight sedans have less horsepower and cost $100 to $5355 more. Built with direct manufacturing control, Studebaker offers up-to-date improvements and rich interior finishes at a remarkable price of $1295, with premium materials like wool upholstery and plate glass windows.
Latrobe Pa June 2 Rev J Baker pastor of Latrobe Trinity Lutheran church for 17 years and dean of local ministers has accepted a pastorate at the Lutheran congregation in Ellwood City. The notice also thanks neighbors for kindness and floral tributes following the death of Fred N Smith and mentions cars donated by friends.
Pulaski NEWS lists Mrs Mary Thicket and Mrs Emily Barnes guests from Beaver Falls and Sharon plus families in Sharon and New Castle. It notes homecomings from St Petersburg Fla and a Youngstown hospital update, with visits to and from Ellwood City New Wilmington and New Castle.
An advertisement claims Zemo cures itching and skin diseases including eczema, itch, pimples, and rashes. The antiseptic liquid supposedly clears blemishes overnight and stops itching instantly, with small and large bottle sizes offered by druggists.
Leesburg residents report visitors from Grove City Warren and Pittsburgh. Measles illness affects Gladys Offutt and Robert Theodore. Children's Day practice planned at the Presbyterian church. A stray late night confrontation ends with Mr Peckmore asking about an arrival.
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