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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
24
Dr Dafoe describes two year olds gaining self care, language, curiosity, and exploration. He notes independence in feeding dressing and washing, recognition of colors and names, and increased awareness of the world. He advises patient explanations and frequent excursions. Tomorrow continues.
Florence Booth of Enon Valley and many others are listed as shoppers or visitors across New Castle Youngstown Pittsburgh Darlington Canfield East Palestine and Beaver Falls with Memorial Day and Decoration Day mentions. Numerous families including Kesel Lees McNees Linsey and Paterson appear in neighborhood visits and social gatherings.
Virginia Cook of 307 Edison Avenue earned a bachelor of arts in library science at Syracuse University during the 69th annual commencement on Monday June 3. She transferred from Allegheny College and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi.
In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Democratic leaders expect President Roosevelt to seek a third term, with a nomination at the Democratic National Convention seen as likely. Republicans mark Pennsylvania as a swing state if he runs, while party divisions emerge over federal court appointments and Guffey’s Senate re election bid amid national defense training efforts at the state capital.
Registration for Y W C A Camp East Brook is underway at the Y with medical blanks filled by a family physician. A registered nurse will staff the camp and help plan balanced meals. Dates cover Senior Girls and three age periods from June 17 to August 2 with activities from swimming to crafts and a new photography feature. A radio program is planned for June 5.
Class No 3 of the Chewton Christian Sunday School held its monthly meeting at Mrs John Gafneys home with 15 members present. The vice president Mrs Harry Kelly led the business session with plans for the next meeting. The evening continued with games social chat and a lunch served by a committee.
The Ladies Aid Society of Chewton Christian church will hold an all day meeting in the church basement on Thursday June 6.
Members enjoyed a 6 o'clock dinner at Mrs. Nellie E. Summers home with 20 guests. Fiesta colors filled the menu and decorations. Mrs. Marie Merriman gave a birthday gift to the hostess. A theatre party followed and the next meeting, June 20 at Mrs. Sylvia Craven’s home, will plan the annual picnic.
A sequence of visits and calls in Ellwood City New Castle Chewton and nearby areas described with families and individuals visiting relatives friends and hosts over the weekend. The report also notes a Pennsylvania State College article claiming neurotics can be effective workers and cooperative in appointments and service settings.
The Young People’s Christian Union meets at Nazareth church on Friday evening. Children’s Day services are planned for Sunday at 7 45. A missionary playlet is scheduled for June 16. Local social notes include Ella Scollard’s drive home to Pittsburg and visits by the Williams and Palmer families.
Foster of New Lisbon and Mr. and Mrs Tom Williams hosted Memorial Day guests. Mrs. Aaron Collins announced the birth of a daughter to her son and wife in Akron. Mrs. Francis Williams, visiting New Castle, returned to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas Oakes. Sunday visitors at Carmen Hawthorne’s were Mr and Mrs Earl Smith and children from Mulburn and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Colman of Leesburg Station. Paul Macom and son from this place visited Mercer guests Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Urey on Thursday. Jack Offutt, recently at Warren, Ohio, returned home to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Offutt. William Rice, student at Bob Jones College, Grove City, Tenn, arrived home for the summer.
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