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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1940

Page

11

Episcopal Laymen Honor Local Men

The Laymen's League of the Diocese of Erie met at Christ Church Old City to organize a regional league across 13 counties. J. J. Lewis named secretary. Lewis P. Dean placed on the executive committee. Bishop John C. Ward addressed about 100 delegates. Local officers elected include PF B Malfett president and F B Bayless, H D Redfield, HW Cartwright, Fred Yost among others. Anniversaries services set for Sunday June 16 at 3 p.m. at the home.

Laymen's League Diocese of Erie Episcopal Church Pennsylvania Christ Episcopal Church Old City J. J. Lewis Trinity Church Lewis P. Dean New Castle John C. Ward Wire Lewis B. Malfett Sharon F. B. Bayless H. D. Redfield Smethport Cartwright Ridgway Fred ‘Yost Meadville Ghantler D. H. Phillips Broadford G. Southard Franklin, Pa James Karns Erle, Pa Brother Willard St. Barnabas House North Engst League Nnion

Learn-to-Swim Campaign Coupons Pour In At Y

Entry coupons for the Y M C A Learn to Swim program opened in the city today as association leaders announced the upcoming instruction course in all elementary schools. The official entry coupon will be published in The News agahy Tuesday night.

Births Notice for Shaltic and Jones Families

Mr and Mrs Joseph Shaltic of 1237 East Washington announce the birth of a daughter named June Ann on June 2. Mr and Mrs Jonathan Jones RD 7 announce the arrival of a son on Saturday June 1 in New Castles.

Joseph Shaltic East Washington Street Dudth Ann Mrs. Jonathan Jones R. D Huy New Castles

Lehman Orders National Guards To Active Service

Governor Lehman ordered 500 Guard and Naval Militia members into active service to guard armories arsenals camps and equipment after a briefing with Adjutant General Ames Brown. Armories closed to the public for military use and deemed precautionary with 450 Guardsmen and 50 Naval Militia members on duty.

International News Service Albany Herbert A. Lehman National Guard Ames Brown Lehman EGY New Castle Old Knox

Miss Mary Witmer Weds Arthur Smith in Hazleton

Miss Mary Witmer daughter of Mr and Mrs B R Witmer of Ellwood City married Arthur Smith son of Charles Smith of Ellwood City on a Saturday in Hazleton Pa at Immanuel Reformed Church Reverend Milton A May officiated. Attendants Mr Burnett Mickley of Harrisburg a bride relative. They will reside on Division Avenue Ellwood City where the bridesroom operates the Smith Noodle company.

Ellywood City Mary Wimer B. R. Witmer Sixth Street This City Arthur Smith Charles Smith Hazicton Milton A. May Immanuel Reformed Church Burnett Mickley Harrisburg Mickley Division Avenue Smith Noodle Company

Sister of J F Callen dies in Pittsburgh

Ellport residents learned of the death of Miss Jennie Callen at 12 20 a m Sunday in Pittsburgh after several weeks illness. Mr and Mrs John Callen of Ellport were summoned to the city, a sister of J F Callen, longtime local acquaintance.

Ellwood City John &. Callen Ellport Pittsburgh Jennie Callen Atkins Street

Ellwood Churches Schedule Busy Week Of Activities

Ellwood notes list a full week of church events across multiple congregations. Activities include Bible study, missionary meetings, youth services, guild gatherings, picnics, dinners, and open services led by pastors and committees at churches in Ellwood, Portersville, Ewing Park, and nearby communities.

Ellwood

Society Guests and Church Meetings Schedule

Society will be guests of Mrs Harry Kellerer of Wurtemburg Thursday. Willing Workers Class entertained at the Darnell home in Wurtemburg. United Presbyterian prayer group meets at Portersville church at 10 80 a m with Mrs d C Fallan as leader Wednesday. Mid week prayer service 8 p m Thursday Women Missionary Society meets at church at 8 p m Saturday. Spring convention of the Y P C U society at Beaver church. Sunday Children's Day program in the morning. Saturday June 15 annual Sunday school picnic Mwing Park Grove with dinner at 6 p m.

First Presbyterian C. A. Martin Carl Kennedy Charge Rapp Thomas Jones Rotary Wurlemburg Beaver U. P Fathers and Sons First Baptist Wilbur Welton Orchard Avenue Ewing Park Harry Stenberger Wayne Avenue Society Harry Kellerer Wurtemburg Darnell Home United Presbyterian Portersville D. C. Fallan Women's Missionary Society Y. P. C. U. Society Beaver Church Mwing Park Grove

Wampum Ex-Hi Stars Gather For Banquet

The Wampum Ex-Hi Stars held their tenth anniversary dinner at Zelienople with twenty attendees. James C. Reasman filled a vacancy as chief speaker due to Alex Samuels not attending. Officers elected for the next year were Carl Allen president Rudolph Kellner vice president and Willard M. Lewis secretary treasurer. Ex-Hi members included Carl Allen Merit Book Joseph Latiano Willard M. Lewis George Patterson Ray Kellner Thomas Newman Rudolph Kellner Chester Smith. Special guests attended from Wampum Zelienople New Castle Ambridge Mars and other towns.

Ellwood City Jine Wampum Ex-Hi Stars Zellenople Alex Samuels New Castle James C. Reasman Melvin Caplan Wampum Richard Kelleher Mars High Joe Latiano Carl Allen Rudolph Kellner Zeljenople Willard M. Lewis Ambridge T. J. Newman Merit Book Raymond M. Kellner J. N. Latiano Merit Book Joseph Latiano George Patterson Ray Kelner Thomas Newman Chester Smith W. A. Barnhart Edward Boone Wilbert Cowan James Fitzgerald Richard

Kirkham Majors Marriage Today in Ellwood City

Miss Edith Kirkham and Marl Majors both of Ellwood City left for Louisville to marry this morning. Edith is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Kirkham of Center Avenue and Marl is son of Mr and Mrs Louis Majors of Louisville. They will reside on Franklin Avenue after the ceremony. both are Ellwood City High School graduates with local ties and employment.

Ellwood City Edith Kirkham Marl Majors Louisville Joe Kirkham Center Avenue Louis Majors Franklin Avenue C. G. Murphy Company Goodrich Company

Union Service Well Attended at Immanuel Church

Bellwood City reports the first Sunday evening union service drew a large crowd at Immanuel Reformed church. Rev. Howard Lord presided and Rev. Herman Patton delivered the sermon. An anthem by the Immanuel choir highlighted the event. next week the service moves to Trinity Lutheran church with Rev. T Carson delivering the address.

Bellwood City Immanuel Reformed Church Howard Lord Herman Patton Piast Christian Church Immanuel Choir Trinity Lutheran Church T., Carson First Methodist Church

Luncheon Bridge Enjoyed by B. F. Club Ellwood City

June 24 luncheon bridge was enjoyed by B. F. club members on the Elwood New Castle road. After luncheon they played bridge at two tables, with new high score awards. Members are invited to meet again on June 16 at Mrs. George Rapp’s home in Wurtemburg.

Ellwood City Elwood-New Castle Road George Rapp Wurtemburg

Anna Miskoleze Is June Bride

Anna Miskoleze of Hilpert married Alex Szenas of Leechburg at Magyar Presbyterian church Il port. The ceremony at 2 pm was officiated by Rev Nagy and Rev Lathmary with Miss Mozes and bridesmaids in pink and peach gowns. A reception followed in the church basement then dancing at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Leechburg after a New York City honeymoon.

Ellewood City Ilport Anna Miskoleze Stephen Miskoleze Hilpert Alex Szenas Julius Seenas Leechburg Nagy Farrell Lathmary Julia Bakty Louise Svenas Trene Miskoleze Julius Szenas Frank Miskoleaze John Ruman Beaver Falls New York City Mes Szenas

Italian Students Presented Awards in Ellwood City

Two Ellwood City high school graduates Miss Helen DeMartini and Rudolph Biordi were honored at a Sunday program at Sans of Italy hall. DeMartini received the Corona DItalia award from Mrs. Mary Conti, Biordi received a medal from Frank Prosperini. Special guests included J Ellis Bell and Rev Fr Vincent Galliang. An informal lunch followed. The Corens Diltada Judge held a meeting with 80 present. three new members were initiated. future meetings to be in the evening, next scheduled Thursday. Hospital notes list admissions and discharges. a newborn was recorded. Local residents and church ministers noted. freight to Findlay, Ohio trip planned for June 14. Willis Randolph Post American Legion to meet tonight at 8.

Ellwood City Helen DeMartini Rudolph Biordi Sans of Italy DeMarlini Mary Conti New Castle Biard Frank Prosperini Trala Balboa Sedge J. Ellis Bell Vincent Galliang Bo VY. M Robert Preschetul Prank Biord Corens Diltada Judge Th Wes

Three Officers Added to City Police Force

Three young men who passed civil service requirements for a police job were added temporarily to the city police force. They are Clark Davis, Joe Yakowicz and Albert Russo. Yakowicz can converse in Polish and Russian and Russo in Italian. A knowledge of foreign languages has always proved an aid to the police department.

Clark Davis Joe Yakowicz Albert Russo Yakowlun Russo Tralian

Final judging contests held for Future Farmers Week winners

Final judging contests were conducted to select winners from the focal area to compete at State College during Future Farmers Week on June 1 12 and 43. Horsemanship occurred at Glair Reed farm Grove City road while other events covered Public Speaking Poultry identification tree identification and more with multiple local participants. Youths from the focal area will meet this evening to organize a baseball team and select additional band members for statewide contests.

Foyal State College Stippers Rock State Teachers College Glalr Reed Farm Grove City Road Donald Fox North Beaver Fred Gilosser Princeton Howard Teer Alb Dicks Son Rey EN New Castle

Soviet Troops Massed at Romanian Border Reported

London based London Rally Express quoted from Trehina Romania that Soviet troop movements continue with all western and southern Moscow lines closed to passenger traffic. An International News Service dispatch from Bucharest noted concentrations on both sides of the Russo Romanian frontier.

New Castle City Grants Four Construction Permits

The Bureau of Building attached city hall facility grants permits for construction. Recipients include Nicky Toscano for a storefront remodel at 13 Harrison Street costing 500 dollars, H A Braats for porch rebuild at 1808 Halliton Street costing 30, Fred W. Robinson for a garage at 408 West Lincoln Avenue costing 50, and M Dale Andrews for a garage at 217 Meyer Avenue costing 850, with a note of a new case line mentioning three burned in.

Bureau of Building Attaches City Hall Facdlity Nicky Toscano Harrison Street H. A. Braats Hailton Street Fred W. Robinson West Lincoln Avenue M. Dale Andrews Meyer Avenue Huy Oin

Explosion at Englewood linoleum job injures three workers

Three General Floor Covering Co. employees Leonard Peterson Carl Bowman and Robert Meister were burned in an explosion while laying linoleum in an Englewood avenue home. Peterson left the hospital after treatment while Bowman and Meister remained hospitalized. Injuries described as not serious. Also note Mrs Milan Ladi and sons Richard and Joseph of Syracuse are visiting Mrs Irvine Ralph in East Wallace avenue and plan to leave Thursday for Princeton ND for the summer.

General Leonard Peterson Carl Bowman Robert Meister Englewood Avenue Peterson Bowman Meister New Castile Milan Ladi Richard and Joseph Syracuse Irvine Ralph East Wallace Avenue Princeton N.d

Young Progressives Name Picnic Committee Members

The Young Progressives appointed a 16 member picnic committee to work with the Sons of Italy lodge. Members include Frank Cazza Joseph Comm Louise Corio Alice Richards and several others. The picnic is set for Castle Beach on July 21 with group photos planned, and an outdoor social on July 7 at the Sons of Italy rooms. The next club meeting is June 20 at 7 30.

Sons of Italy Lodge Frank Cazza Joseph Comm Louise Corio Alice Richards Prank Alfers Greene DeBulin Sylvester Pehiso Catiering Magno Catherine Miscimarri Ann Miscimirri Maxine Paduin Elia Philips Joe Farya Eleanor Frahbotta Antoinette Call Jane Christopher Helen Villani Castle Beach Sons of Italy Era Nest BUY IN NE

George Jessel Stricken By Paralytic Stroke

Hollywood June 3 George Jessel the comedian recently married to Lois Andrews 16 is seriously ill at home. His attorney says he suffered a stroke paralyzing one side of the face and cannot leave home for some time. The case with Edward Resnick agency seeking 3600 in commissions moves to continuance.

International News Service Hollywood George Jessel Lois Andrews Jessel Burnett Wolfson Wolfson Thomas C. Gould Edward Resnick Ino State Labor Commission Can

Castle June Grand Jury In Session With 24 Cases

June grand jury met in Lawrence county court house in room 2 Evan 2 Viking of the second ward named foreman. Three jurors excused including Jane M Aiken John Kirker and Arthur Reamer. Jury of 21 members expected to sit until late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

Lawrence County Court House Evan Viking Second Ward Jane M Aiken John Kirker Neshannock Township Arthur Reamer Sixth Ward Lois Marining Sey

Lone Thug Robs Pittsburgh Store

A Pittsburgh store was robbed by a lone gunman who demanded cash and shirts. The assailant forced the manager to the back room and threatened violence, taking $4 from a customer and $5 from the till before fleeing. Store personnel reported the incident but the shirts remained in stock afterward. Nearby residents noted the suspect’s familiarity as Botnik, the owner, recognized the customer at the scene.

Chanatnational News Pittsburgh Botnik New Castle Paul Tarey Maryland Avenue Robert Crrnes Crotonvenue Val Julie Kish Wilson Avenue New Brighton First Baptist Church Burt Jacksuatt Myst Baptist Church Bellevue Baptist Church

Schenck Accused Of Income Tax Fraud In Report

New York June 3 Joseph M Schenck president and chairman of 20th Century Fox was indicted by the federal grand jury on 24 counts of income tax fraud conspiracy and perjury alleging he defrauded the government of 400 090 in taxes for 1935 67 If convicted he could face 167 years in jail and 160 000 fine Also named Joseph H Moskowitz Sechencks bookkeeper is indicted with him BEY IN NEW CASTLE

Internations Tp News Sergion New York Joseph M. Schenck 20Th Sechenck Bey New Castle

Junior Chorus Meets At St Pauls Baptist Church

This evening at 6 30 the Community Junior chorus will meet in St Pauls Baptist church on West North street. The Friendly Group club gathers Tuesday at 8 0 with Mrs M Tyler on West Falls street. A bore is a talker. a hoor is a public benefactor who tells him to shut up.

St. Paul's Baptist Church West North Street Friendly Group M. Tyler West Falls Street New Castle

Williams Formula Promised Relief for Gas and Constipation

A dubious claim circulates praising Williams Formula as a cure for gas pains and constipation across Pennsylvania counties. The scattered text alleges health benefits, warnings, and potential side effects while signaling a broader misinformation issue about the product.

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