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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
26
Next Sunday observances will be held at Ma hone ing town Presbyterian Mahoning Methodist and Madison Avenue Christian Churches. Special programs are planned for morning services with children from all three congregations participating after weeks of practice.
Merchants in the Seventh Ward set out boxes in their establishments for the general war relief fund. A container was placed Sunday morning at the Mahoning Methodist church auditorium entrance as residents cooperate with the Red Cross relief drive.
James Emerick assistant scout master says Boy Scouts of Troop 4 will resume meetings this week. The gathering is set for Thursday at 7 15 p m at the ball park at the end of East Clayton Street.
The Willing Workers of the Mahon ingtown Presbyterian church will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening after the prayer service in the church.
Rev. John E. Myers Jr announced the Mahoningtown Presbyterian church outing to be held Wednesday June 12 at New Wilmington Community park. G O Scheidemantle Sunday school superintendent is general chairman and this week selects committee members to arrange the picnic.
The Berean class gathers Tuesday evening at Mrs. Frank Rhinehart's home on West Madison avenue. Friday afternoon the Women's Missionary society meets at Mrs. Howard Snyder's residence on East Friday. Friday evening the Intermediate Triangle Missionary society meets at Martha Louise McCracken's home on Harlansburg road.
Church notices outline weekly meetings including Look-Out Bible class at Mrs. Gehrkin home on Mt Jackson road, Ladies Aid Section gathering at the church Wednesday at 9, and McCoy Bible class tureen supper on Thursday at 6 with families of members invited.
The Bid-A-Bit club meeting set for tonight at Mae Culbertson’s North Cedar street home has been postponed.
Members of the Opportunity Circle of the Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church gather to discuss community aid projects and upcoming volunteer events. The meeting covers outreach plans, fundraising ideas, and member recruitment efforts.
A church group will meet Friday at the home of Mrs E C Hulbert on West Madison Avenue with Mrs Rhodes as co host.
Rev. D. J. Blasdell announced Joash Sunday will be observed on June 9 at Mahoning Methodist Church. A special Joash chest will be provided for the occasion.
The Bid-A-Bit Bridge club meeting set for this evening at Mrs Mae Culbertson s home on North Cedar Street has been postponed indefinitely.
William Tackitt of 508 West Cherry Street has been admitted to Jameson Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Edith Cavell Post No 2 and British War Veteran Association chapter form in Beaver Valley to knit for Allied soldiers. Mrs E S Marsh leads distribution from 936 Adams St with funds from contributory memberships. churches support efforts with Rev C H Burton and Rev Rees T Williams aiding formation. District office is 526 Penn Ave Pittsburgh with Dr Frank W Preston as chairman.
Dane Kornrumpf reported to city police that his sister suffered minor scratches after a bicycle collision with a truck on Richelieu Avenue Sunday. The Narrows tree slide prompted street department response and removal. Police vacations began today.
Rev. Earl Collins, class of 1931 graduate from Shenango High School now at Ross Corners Community Church Vestal New York spoke at the school baccalaureate service Sunday evening on True Success. The program included processional God Bless America scripture reading prayer trio band selections and the benediction by Rev. Collins.
Dr. Ferguson delivered the baccalaureate sermon "God Approved Lives" at Central Christian church. He urged seeking God’s approval over self or others, urging a life of faith, opposition to evil, service to others, and imitation of Christ, with Scripture from Second Timothy.
Slippery Rock district children's division held a Sunday conference at Princeton Presbyterian Church with the theme Increase. Mrs. S. H. Shaw presided, registration at 2:30, devotions by Miss Mary Ramsey, followed by group programs led by Miss Margaret Byrd Shaw, Miss Pearly Hockenberry, R. Ashley Stevenson, and Miss Margaret Wilson, with closing remarks by R. M. Strickler.
Six Knoxville residents testified before the Dies committee in Washington as the first in a series of hearings on alleged subversive activities at the Tennessee Valley Authority. The inquiry focused on claims that communist and other un-American literature circulated among TVA employees at the power project.
Detroit pioneered radio cruising cars twelve years ago and now 900 American municipalities provide radio car protection. California leads with 90 police radio stations followed by New Jersey 71 New York 64 Massachusetts 56 Pennsylvania 43 and Michigan 37. Costs fall via consolidation and Chicago’s station links with over 50 other jurisdictions across three counties.
North Beaver high school concluded the academic year with a joint party for freshman through senior classes in the school building. The evening featured dancing games and a committee served lunch. Several local families were noted as visitors and hosts in the community.
Families from Portersville, Slippery Rock, Rose Point and Pittsburgh visited relatives and attended Memorial Day events in Butler. Guests included Mrs. Rose Dick and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Stutler, and many others, with gatherings at Kennedy's Mill and Camp Phillips.
E Lackawannock Paul Hoagland of Niles spent the week end at his home here. John Heckathorne and children of Hubbard were Monday visitors at the D L Heckathorne residence. Mr and Mrs James Osborne attended the annual meeting of the D C S A at Youngstown on Friday. Mr and Mrs J B Shaw of Volant spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs F M Anderson. Mr and Mrs Floyd Robinson of the Catterson farm entertained at a family dinner on Sunday.
Two British hospital ships were bombed and machine-gunned off the French coast. Officials reported no wounded aboard either vessel. The Paris was abandoned by its crew while the Worthing returned to port. A separate notice says the Lawrence County Boy Scout Council Executive Board meets tonight at 8 in the Greer Building.
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