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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1926

Page

7

Ellwood City High School Holds 84th Graduation

Eighty four seniors graduated at Ellwood City High School during Friday night exercises at the Liberty theater. Dr John Ray Ewers spoke on living beyond school days urging less hatred of other nationalities. The program included salutatory by Helen Unger and valedictory by Dorothy Tomb. Legion medal went to John Hancher. music memory prizes awarded to Anna Howell Gladys Paetzel and Virginia McKim. The graduates list runs to many names. Sunday events include confirmation at 11 o'clock by Bishop John Chamberlain Ward of Erie.

Ellwood City, Pa Ellwood City High School Liberty Theater John Ray Ewers New York Ewers Helen Unger Dorothy Tomb America American Legion John Hancher Randall Luke O. E. Bartel Anna Howell Gladys Paetzel Virginia McKim W. Ray Smith Smnt Ll High School A .M. Stevenson Ellwood City John Chamberlain Ward Erie

Grand Lodge Reception Planned in Luxenberg Hall

Fraternal Patriotic American annual grand lodge reception set for Monday evening June 7 at Luxenberg hall. Grand lodge officers attend with Active Workers of Pittsburgh and 50 New Castle council members. Program includes songs readings prayers and speeches with refreshments. Ellwood City members urged to attend at 7 p m.

Ellwood City Luxenberg Hall Active Workers Association of Pittsburgh John Hezenroder Pittsburgh America W. D. Porter Reading Albert Howell C. G. Huffer The First Christian Church R. C. Streeter A. J. Howell Raymond Stansfield H. H. Reynolds Virginia Kerr New Castle Council Wampum Council APS Howell Thomas E. Fulmer W. H. Howell G. S. Mook J. Jacobs

Bertha Anderson Promotes Crystalline Lamp Shades at Dennison

Miss Bertha Anderson of the Dennison Manufacturing Company will demonstrate free making of crystalline lamp shades crepe paper flowers rope baskets and party favors all next week at Ellwood City News Co 425 Lawrence Avenue local it.

Bertha Anderson Dennison Manufacturing Company Ellwood City News Co Lawrence Avenue

J L P Church Evening Sermons and Bible School Schedule

Bible school at 9 45. blackboard sermon for boys and girls at 11 with topic One of Thirteen. Young people juniors and intermediates meet at seven with song service and 7 45 sermon What Christians Gain by Dying by pastor J A Cosby.

J L. P Ellwood City J. A. Cosby

Sunday church schedule with worship and topics

The schedule lists Sunday school at 9:45, morning worship at 11, Communion at 6:45, Epworth League session, and evening worship at 8:15 with the topic When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. Pastor W. L. Crawford leads.

Ellwood City Epworth League W. L. Crawford

Confirmation class at St Luke's Erie bishop leads service

A confirmation class of five will be held Sunday at St Luke's Episcopal Church in Ewing Park with the Rt. Rev. J Chamberlain Ward bishop of Erie officiating.

Ellwood City St. Luke's Episcopal Church Ewing Park J. Chamberlain Ward Erie

Monte Carlo at Barnes Theater Shines With Cast

The Barnes theater presents Monte Carlo tonight featuring an excellent cast led by standout performers. A lively night of witty dialogue, glamorous sets, and strong acting is expected as the show opens.

Ellwood City Barnes Theater Monte Carlo Adyv

The Wild Girl at Liberty Theater Today

The Liberty theater shows The Wild Girl featuring Black Beauty the horse in today’s program. Advance ad notes this matinée film pairing with the beloved animal star and theatergoers are urged to attend.

Liberty Theater Ellwood City Adv

Her Second Chance at Ellwood City Theater

Ellwood City opens tonight at the Majestic with Anna Q Nilsson in Her Second Chance. Readers are invited to theater listings for the feature presentation and showtimes.

Ellwood City Majestic Theater Anna Q. Nilsson

Ellwood City Hospital Discharges Three Residents

Ellwood City Hospital in Pennsylvania reports discharge of Mrs. Lorenzo Scrapitti Mrs. Louis Bentrim and Edward Worcester on Friday.

Ellwood City Hospital Ellwood City Lorenzo Scrapitti Louis Bentrim Todd Avenue Edward Worcester

Rotten verdict caps the critic’s long effort

A cheering crowd reacts as the famed critic completes his task with a curt verdict. The critic simply says Rotten signaling the end of his examination and the public’s reception follows. The scene underscores the tension between criticism and popular opinion in the arts.

John Caldwell Dies Suddenly At His Home

John Caldwell aged 70 died suddenly of acute indigestion at home on Seventh street Friday evening. He leaves wife Sarah a son A. O. Caldwell three sisters and two brothers. He was born near Ellwood City and lived in the area. Funeral at 417 Seventh street Monday at 2 PM with Rev. Huffer, burial North Sewickley Cemetery.

Ellwood City John Caldwell Seventh Street Sarah A. O. Caldwell Ella Liebendorfer New Castle F. K. Tomer Nellie Houk Pittsburgh J. H. Caldwell Hazen Caldwell Caldwell First Christian Church Glen Park

Ellwood City personals travel to conventions

Mrs. Audley Cunningham of Fountain avenue and Mrs. J. D. Kirk of Fifth street plan to leave Monday morning for Reading for the Eastern Star convention. Mrs. John Duncan of Wurtemburg will drive to New Brighton Sunday evening and join the New Brighton circle delegate to attend the Ladies of the G. A. R. convention at Bethlehem.

Ellwood City Audley Cunningham Fountain Avenue J. D. Kirk Fifth Street Reading Eastern Star John Duncan Wurtemburg New Brighton Bethlehem

Slayer Faces Death Penalty in Trust Company Robbery

William Juliano, the third bandit tried for the murderer of Patrolman Harry M. Cooper in the Olney Trust robbery, was found guilty of first degree murder in Philadelphia with a jury recommending the death penalty. Co-defendants Joseph Curry and Harry Bentley have prior convictions for the same crime.

International News Service Philadelphia William Juliano Harry M. Cooper Olney Trust Company Joseph Curry Harry Bentley

Local Obituaries and Social Notes from Gardner Area

Gardner John Zehner attended the funeral of Charles Baldwin on Thursday. Rev and Mrs H W Lambert and children Paul Lois and Gladys called recently at the Schumaker home. Miss Marian Griffin a teacher in Ben Franklin Junior high school spent Thursday evening with friends in Gardner. Mr and Mrs A H Robb and children motored to Butler Thursday evening where they will visit relatives for several days. Mr and Mrs John Zehner and daughter and family Mr and Mrs Joseph Bowater and little Jose of Ellwood City left last Friday on a motor trip to Johnstown as Mr Bowater wished to visit his mother's grave on Memorial Day.

John Zehner Charles Baldwin H. W. Lambert Paul Lois Gladys Schumaker Marian Griffin Ben Franklin Gardner A. H. Robb Butler Joseph Bowater Little Jose Ellwood City Johnstown Bowater

Giant crabs rival in size across oceans

A playful note contrasts Japan’s three foot spider crabs with the larger, stout crabs found in the United States. It highlights their impressive weight and the notion they get more value for their penny in heft.

Japan United States

Cost Swick Spent $5565 for Nomination to Congress Seat

Howard Swick, successful congress candidate in this district, filed an expense report showing total expenditures of 5565.20. Major outlays included 1250 to F F Wigton in Butler county, 1100 to H L Lieberndorfer in Beaver county, and 2000 to Harold C Hunter in Lawrence county for campaign work and information dissemination. Hunter reported spending 2000 in this county mainly on watchers and distribution. Other filings include J A Fletcher spending 112 and W C Shannafelt 66.82 for assembly candidacy, James P Leaf 103 for congress in Beaver county, and Clyde Gibson 1307 in this county.

Howard Swick F. F. Wigton Swick Butler County H. L. Liebendorfer Beaver County Harold C. Hunter Lawrence County Hunter J. A. Fletcher Assembly W. C. Shannafelt James P. Leaf Congress Clyde Gibson

Flowers To Beautify Grove City Streets

Grove City plans a municipal flower display as Henry Thompson places 1000 boxes pots and hanging baskets on streets and bridges. Blooming plants ready to transplant join beds under preparation for a grand show during Grove City College semi centennial events June 14 15 and 16 with thousands expected to visit.

Grove City Henry Thompson Thompson Grove City College

Sargent Considers Pardon For Brown

Attorney General John G. Sargent is weighing the parole board recommendation to free Louis Brown director of A. Guckenheimer & Brothers Distillery Co. from the Atlanta federal prison remaining sentence of two years for a prohibition law violation. The decision follows Brown’s conviction and imprisonment.

International News Service Plusburgh John G. Sargent Louis Brown A. Guckenheimer & Brothers Distillery Co Atlanta Brown

Petition signers cite Meyer aid in liquor cases

U. S. District Attorney John D. Meyer of Pittsburgh signed the petition for his release stating Brown aided federal authorities in liquor cases during the May term. Meyer did not know when the attorney general would decide on the request.

U. S John D. Meyer Pittsburgh Brown Meyer

Civil Service Exams Open for Postmasterships in Pa

Applications to take civil service exams for the postmaster offices at Volant and Polk in Pennsylvania are invited by the postal department in Washington. Closing date is June 30 with admission cards mailed later. Volant salary is 1700 dollars and Polk salary 1800 dollars.

Civil Service Volant Polk Postal Department Washington, D. C

Inter-Club Meeting Of Kiwanians Here On Monday Evening

Kiwanians from New Castle Grove City Sharon and Greenville plan an inter club gathering at the New Castle Field Club on Monday June 7. An afternoon golf tournament will award handsome trophies followed by a 630 pm banquet and a talkfest led by Clyde Gibson as toastmaster.

New Castle Grove City Sharon Greenville New Castle Field Club Clyde Gibson Kiwanis Club Vivian Johnson Ellwood City Muscle Shoals

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