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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1939

Page

29

West Side Tigers Defeat Elders at Lockley Field 6 to 1

West Side Tigers beat Elder A C 6 to 1 at Lockley field but the result not counted in city standings due to manager Tommy McCormick's two week suspension violation. Paul Morrison pitched well allowing six hits and seven strikeouts while McIntyre also fanned seven for Elders. Score by innings shows Tigers led 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 1. Umpires were Smolnik and Tex Richards. Beware the man who crawls to win favor. If he ever gets on top, he gets even by making others crawls.

West Side Tigers A. C Lockley Field Tommy McCormick Tigers Peter Michael Schirra Paul Morrison McIntyre Grieve Bevan Campbell Henry Coulter Strausbaugh Kennedy Rote McCormick Brooks Todd Morrison Smolnik Tex Richards

Wampum Horses Crowned at Sewickley Show Wins and Placings

Three horses from H. W Marshall stables in Wampum placed at the Sewickley show last weekend. Lovely Lady finished fourth in the model 3 gaited class and under 15.2 hands. Annacacho Artist placed fourth in 3 gaited over 15.2, third in Western Pennsylvania 3 gaited, and third in heavy weight saddle horse class. George Arliss was third in Western Pennsylvania 5 gaited. The horses and others from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio will be seen at the Lawrence County Horse Show in Wampum on Saturday afternoon June 17. Mr. Marshall, manager, is lining up entries.

H. W Marshall Wampum Sewickley Lovely Lady Annacacho Artist Pennsylvania George Arliss Ohio Lawrence County Marshall

K Pulaskis Top Indies In Upset

The Lawrence Indies led 3 0 before the ninth inning but Pulaski rallied with four runs to win. Majocha yielded six strikeouts as his team slipped after a late surge. Key hits came from Brush Presh and Evenoski with two base hits each.

K. Pulaskis Lawrence Indies Majocha Pulaski Boys A. Baker Presh Gennock Pulaskis Erenoski Indies Mrozek Brownie Ostrosky R. H. E. K. Pulaski Law Brysh Evenoski J. Ostrosky Mosley Fruitt Chabak Wilk Masajada Sovesky B. Ostrosky Majacha General Mehali K. Pulaski Russo

Sylvan Heights Wins Second Golf Match At Home

Sylvan Heights golfers defeated Hubbard Country Club 322 to 9 in a Sunday match. Marty Segedi shot 77 to lead medalists, with Herman Kennedy in the high 70s at 78. Emily Mancine halved with Vitalio Hubbard at 76, and Mrs. Wolfe carded 91 while Mrs. Rowan posted 98.

Sylvan Heights Hubbard Country Club Marty Segedi Herman Kennedy Dss Wtcacee Kennedy Ieee Teak A POPE Ghriors Cnc Convents BR Co Ewckeewee Lombardo Hubbard i. Sgd Sawwees Cdowaewian Siwebconcaen

Fazzone and Allen Tie With 79 At Sylvan Heights Kicker

Frank Fazzone and C E Allen tied for top kicker honors at Sylvan Heights over the weekend with net scores of 79, the event’s drawn handicap.

Sylvan Heights Frank Fazzone C. E. Allen

Church and club meetings listed across week

The schedule outlines activities at churches and societies including Wurtemburg Methodist meetings on Monday and Tuesday, Women's Missionary Society at Mrs Steffler's home, Isabel Thoburn class at Mrs Fox's, Sun day school board at the church, Standard Bearers Missionary Society, a children's day choir practice, Beaver Valley Presbyterial prayer group, Ellwood WCTU, and Children’s Day rehearsals for Primary and Beginners with times from 2 p m to 8 p m across Tuesday Thursday Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings.

Women's Missionary Society Ralph Steffler Country Club Road Henry Fox Isabel Thoburn Wurtemburg Sunday School Board Standard Bearers Missionary Society Beaver Valley Mayme Worrell Glen Avenue Wilbur Welton Orchard Avenue Margaret Ross Slippery Rock Presbyterian Wayne W. C. T. U Thomas Rodgers New Castle Road Ladies’ Aid Society Rankin Steel Wayne Township

Prepare To Select New Postmaster

The Civil Service Commission announces a competitive examination for Ellwood City postmaster. Applications are due by June 20. Top three ratings will be certified for presidential appointment. Senator Guffey will be consulted, while Representative Graham declines to participate. The postmaster will serve an indefinite term at 3200 dollars annually.

Washington, D. C the Civil Service Commission Ellwood City Thomas A. Wilson Civil Service Commission Guffey Louis Graham Beaver

Local Man Weds New York Girl

Dorothea Wells of Colonel New York married David Irwin of Castlewood Saturday in Colonel near Albany. The ceremony featured a single ring rite in a garden setting with twin sister Marian as bridesmaid. couple to Niagara Falls then to Castlewood for a week before missionary service in Swampton Kentucky. Both are Nyack Missionary Training School graduates.

Toppell Clyde Young Castlewood Swampton Mrs. Irwin Missionary Training School Nyack N. Y

Annual Reunion Of McQuiston Family

Ellwood City June 5 Ewing Park grove hosted the 48th annual gathering of descendants of Henry and Mark McQuisten of Wayne township with 100 plus attendees. Officers named William McQuiston New Wilmington president George McQuiston secretary Mrs William Travis treasurer Mrs C V Price.

Ellwood City C V. Price L. A. Lightfritz Rev. L. A. Lightfritz

Corona D'Italia Plans July 4 Parade

Ellwood City lodge members met to plan participation in the July 4 Peace Festival parade. After the meeting there was entertainment and lunch hosted by Mrs. Sam Berardi, Mrs. Louis Bellora, and Mrs. Anna Fraschetti, with special guest Mrs. M. Conti from New Castle. Next meeting July 13 at 7 p.m.

Ellwood City Corona D'Italia Lodge Sons of Italy Sam Berardi Louis Bellora Anna Fraschetti M. Conti New Castle Grand Lodge

Driver's Exam Set For Thursday At Ewing Park

Ellwood City city officials announce driver exams on Thursday June 8 and 15 at Ewing Park. Tests run daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. conducted by state motor police for prospective drivers.

Ellwood City State Motor Police Ewing Park

Prize pony award postponed to June 16 at Frisco hall

The prize pony worth $50 not awarded on Saturday June 3 will be presented at Frisco Fireman's hall on Friday June 16. Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Dept notes the event in the notice dated June 5.

Frisco Fireman's Hall Franklin Volunteer Fire Dept

Would Like Games from Jameson A C Baseball Club

The Jameson A C seeks baseball games against all teams under 15 years of age. Manager is Bobby Fobes. For games call 1217 M.

Jameson A. C Bobby Fobes

Recital Sunday At Johnson Home

Miss Miriam Johnson hosted a piano recital at her Spring Avenue home in Ellwood City. Pupils Joyce Evans and others performed original pieces. prizes awarded in the composition contest went to Beverly Baisch and Betty Luther, with honorable mention to Elizabeth Owen.

Ellwood City Miriam Johnson Spring Avenue Joyce Evans Margaret Lou Whittaker Janice Fitzgerald Joseph Humphrey Bobby Hamilton Patty Reese Helen Marie Bowater Betty Luther Elizabeth Owen Jo-Anne Nelson Janice Evans Paul Hough John Hough Samuel Rice Marlu Sanders Jerry King Armine Paul James Hereford Mary Lee Beverly Anne Baisch Bobby Kelly Marjorie Streeter Mary Jane Thompson Paul Winter Beverly Baisch

Miss Hilma Dahl Weds J. C. Crum

Miss Hilma Dahl, 425 Wayne avenue, daughter of Mrs. Mathilda Dahl, married James C. Crum, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Crum of Akron Ohio, at English Lutheran church North Lima Ohio in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev L J Baker. They depart for a southern motor tour and will reside at 425 Wayne avenue Ellwood City. The bride, educated at local high school and Indiana State Teachers College, has been principal of Ewing Park school. the groom is Northwestern University graduate and affiliated with B F Goodrich Rubber in town.

Ellwood City Hilma Dahl Wayne Avenue Mathilda Dahl James C. Crum W. C. Crum Akron English Lutheran Church North Lima L. J. Baker Crum Indiana State Teachers College Ewing Park School Northwestern University B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company

Mansions Play Delights B V M Church Ellwood City

A June 5 presentation by the Young Ladies Sodality at B V M Church featured the play Mansions about a young girl's nun quest. Cast included Emma Loccassino, Mary Frisk, Lucille Frisk, Anna Gottuso, Mary Fatigate, Lillian Tavern, Olga Mariotti, Jean Riciutti, Florence D Andrea, Helen Fera, Rose Paglia, Angeline Ferese. Directors were Miss Rose Metz and Miss Virginia Gottuse. Music directed by Angelo Siligonzi with a solo by Albert Petrak. The show repeats tonight at 8.

Ellwood City Young Ladies’ Sodality McCage Emma Loccassino Mary Frisk Lucille Frisk Anna Gottuso Mary Fatigate McCaye Lillian Tavern Heron Olga Mariotti Stella Jean Riciutti Katherine Helen Florence D'Andrea Gosta Cook Julia Riccardi Jerry Alma Fatigate Anita Frances Helen Fera Rose Rose Paglia Thressa

Merchants to Meet at Elks Grill Tonight

Ellwood City June 5 The Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly dinner meeting at the Elks Grill at 6 o'clock. President Robert Shearer will preside over the business session with several important discussions. Afterward the American League baseball film A Century of Baseball and the film Lets Go Fishing will be shown.

Ellwood City Merchants Division Chamber of Commerce Elks Grill Robert Shearer

Arbor Vitae Club Hosts Picnic at Darlington Lake

Ellwood City residents recall a pleasant Arbor Vitae club outing at Darlington Lake on Sunday afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Conti acted as hostess with swimming and ball games throughout the day and a meal in the early evening. A follow up gathering is planned for June 18 with Mrs Anna Statti as hostess.

Ellwood City Arbor Vitae Club Darlington Lake Elizabeth Conti Anna Statti

Committees Named For Ellwood City Firemen Dance

Ellwood City June 5 A benefit ball for the firemen convention fund will be held at the Elks ballroom on June 19 Committees for the gala event were announced with lists covering general advertising accommodations music floor tickets finance party grille decorations boosters and more, headed by J D Shirk J C Reasman J J Eckert and others.

Ellwood City J. J. Eckert G. L. Hemmerly, Jr J. J. Dougherty H. J. Myers J. L. Steckman Joseph Wilkofsky Gray Gordon Homer Garwig Lewis Nickum William Brophy H. E. King T. J. Newman Richard Warren Louis Conway Theodore Knauff Leslie Mortensen John Duffy Ray Aylesworth Clair Wiley F. L. Schweitzer William Friedhoff R. Crowe Frank Fitzgerald George Fosnaught William Ifft C. R. Young Louis J. Parillo E. C. Eckles M. L. Sekulski G. L. Hemmerly Harry Lattimer Leonard Maxwell C. K. Shaffer L. A. Withrow L. B. Myers Ray Labate Carl Bell Charles Radermacher Fred Henderson George Hemmerly, Sr Harry Rankin J. C. McDeavitt Robert Henry Nathaniel Yoho Earl Mo

Ellwood City Board Awards Refinancing Bond Sale

In Ellwood City on Saturday the Board of Education awarded the $40 000 refinancing bond sale to Moore Leonard and Lynch as the high bidders at 2 percent with a premium of 10.38 per thousand. Seven bids were received and the top rate reached 2.5 percent.

Ellwood City

U P Picnic At Ewing Park Elwood City

The First United Presbyterian church held its annual Sunday school picnic at Ewing Park on Saturday afternoon and evening amid threatening storms. About 400 members and guests enjoyed an afternoon sports program organized by Wilbur Burrows and others, then a long-table dinner before evening rain forced a hurried close. Mrs. James Jones led arrangements with help from the King's Daughters and Hannah P. McDonald classes.

Ellwood City Ewing Park Grove First United Presbyterian Church Wilbur Burrows James Jones King’s Daughters Hannah P. McDonald

B P W Officers to Be Installed in Ellwood City

The Business and Professional Women's club will hold its June dinner meeting Tuesday at 6 15 p m in the First Baptist church dining room. A year’s work resume will be outlined by committees with Mrs Aletha Raschella in charge of the program.

Ellwood City Business and Professional Women’s Club First Baptist Church Aletha Raschella

Miss Esther Shaner Marries Charles A Sherman at Koppel

In Ellwood City on June 5, Miss Esther Shaner daughter of Mr and Mrs E E Shaner of Koppel wed Charles A Sherman son of Mr and Mrs C A Sherman of Koppel at Koppel Methodist church. The groom is with Vance Coal in Zelienople and they plan a southern wedding trip after the reception at the bride's home.

Ellwood City Dorothea Wells Charles Wells Colonel N. Y David Irwin Castlewood James Irwin Christian and Missionary Alliance Albany N. A Koppel Methodist Church Esther Shaner E. E. Shaner Koppel Charles A. Sherman C. A. Sherman Margaret Bolivich College Hill Robert Sherman Shaner Betty Donahue Pittsburgh Paul Ripper Tarentum Sherman Slippery Rock State Teachers College Pitt University Vance Coal Company Zelienople

Ellwood City and district church week notes

Ellwood City and district churches publish a week of events across Ellwood City Wurtemburg U P Slippery Rock Presbyterian and North Sewickley Presbyterian. Activities include Bible studies Missionary group gatherings Girl Scout recital Rotary dinner Y P C A convention and Children Day programs with practices and picnics scheduled at local churches and community venues.

Evangelical Reformed Mizpah and Sunday School Activities

A schedule of Evangelical Reformed church events lists Mizpah class wiener roast at Ewing Park for members and families, Sunday school officer meetings at Mrs. Boots home, Emma Schaffner class sock party in church basement, Ladies Aid Society and Children’s Day practices, and Vacation Bible School daily sessions ending with a June 18 program. Other dates cover church council, Women’s Missionary Society, and King’s Messengers class hosting at 418 Bying Street.

Thomas Gartley John King Women's Missionary Society Center Avenue Ewing Park Grove Jennie Relph Line Avenue Allison Ewing Park Evangelical Reformed Jacob Boots Zelienople Road Emma _ Schaffner Ladies Aid Society Emma Schaffner Harry Shirey Foch Street Church Council Thurtsday S. C. Mullin Mary Bentrim Ford Bingle Bying Street King’s Messengers

Liquor Board Officers Arrest Five In Ellwood

State liquor control board officers arrested five people in Ellwood City on charges of illegal liquor sales. Arrested were Peter Sims and Lillian Semi of 1120 Lawrence Avenue, Mary Jeanette and Nick Lepre of 1219 Lawrence Avenue, and Rhoda Allen of 14th Street West End. They were arraigned before Alderman James C Brice in New Castle and pleaded not guilty, held for a June 7 hearing with bail set at 500 dollars each.

Ellwood City State Liquor Control Board Peter Sims Lillian Semi Lawrence Avenue Mary Jeanette Nick Lepre Rhoda Allen 14Th Street West End James C. Brice New Castle

Liquor Raids Hit Koppel Nightclub District

Eight people were arrested after raids by liquor control agents and Chief Detective O Loughlin on six alleged speakeasies in Koppel Saturday night. Those taken into custody include John Brezniak John Linaralli Josephine Linaralli Jerome Penstri Angelina Pellegrini Michael Vircelli Nellie Vircelli and Gertrude Cleary. Bonds were set at 1000 each. John Watson 45 of Ellwood City was charged with illegal possession of a revolver.

International News Service Beaver Liquor Control Board Charles J. O'Loughlin Koppel Carl Newell John Brezniak John Josephine Linaralli Jerome Penstri Angelina Pellegrini Michael Nellie Vircello Gertrude Cleary Thomas Bishop John Watson Ellwood City

Mrs George Homm Passes Away Sunday

Elwood City mourns Katherine Homm aged 61 who died Sunday night after a month long illness. She lived on Spring avenue and Second street twenty five years and leaves husband George, daughter Mrs Fred Melzer, and brother George Hintzel. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Ludwig Beisecker and Rev F H Daubenspeck. interment Locust Grove cemetery. Body to church at 1 pm for viewing.

Ellwood City Katherine Homm Spring Avenue Second Street St. Paul's Trinity Lutheran Church Ludwig Beisecker St. Paul’s Church F. H. Daubenspeck Trinity Church Locust Grove

Schott-Hollerman Wedding in Middle Lancaster

Miss Jessie Schott daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Schott of Middle Lancaster married Robert Hollerman son of Mr and Mrs William Hollerman of Middle Lancaster in a single ring ceremony at English Lutheran church. Rev William Mitchell officiated. Bridesmaid Mrs Joseph Nicklas wore pink. best man Harold Heilerman attended. Reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple reside in Oil City where Mr Heilerman is employed.

Ellwood City Jessie Schott Fred Schott Middlencaster Middle Lancaster Robert Hollerman William H. Hollerman William Mitchell Joseph Nicklas Harmony Harold Heilerman Ellport Oil City Mr. Heillerman

Phalanx Club Dinner Dance Celebrates Sixth Anniversary

Ellwood City Alpha chapter hosts sixth anniversary dinner dance at Ellwood City Country club with Beta chapter guests. Twenty five couples dine at 7 pm with toast master Robert Jones and toasts by George Curry. Gifts presented by Clyde Gibson Jr. Miss Marjorie Streeter provides dinner music. Valley orchestra plays for evening dancing with guests from Warren, Butler and Beaver Valley. Arthur Howell chairs the event amid plans for bi weekly summer meetings.

Ellwood City Phalanx Fraternity Ellwood City Country Club Robert Jones George Curry Clyde Gibson, Jr Marjorie Streeter Warren, Butler Beaver Valley Arthur Howell

Ellwood City Births and Deaths Reported

Ellwood City notices list a birth to Mr and Mrs James Timpano of Route 7 a son born Sunday. Admitted William Kegel Jr Glen Avenue Doris and Gail Wardman Route 7. Discharged Mrs Jacob Klein Lawrence Avenue Frank Olinger Park Gate. Harry Johnson 70 of Zelieno ple died Saturday afternoon at 3 at the city hospital after a period of illness.

Ellwood City William Kegel, Jr Glen Avenue Doris Gail Wardman Route 7 Jacob Klein Lawrence Avenue Frank Olinger Park Gate James Timpano Harry Johnson City Hospital

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Rhe Eis Hinks R. Bevan Seewe Thomas Gall Grieve If Elder T. Strausbaurd Ryhal Knerai O Kennedy c Witherow Richman Brothers Richman East Washington St New Castle, Pa Maslykmen First Methodist United Presbyterian Arthur C. Wimer Washington New Castle News New York McQuiston Corona D'Italia Johnson Home J. C. Crum North Lima Lutheran Church B.V.M. Church Young Ladies Sodality Ellwood Elks Lodge Ellwood U. P Chas. A. Sherman First Baptist Church of God Joseph First Presbyterian Thomas Jones W. R. Hunter Rotary Wurtemburg U. P Portersville First Church Kelly Home Wiley Hill North Sewickley Presbyterian Providence Baptist Trinity Lutheran Liquor Board George Homm Lancaster Cascade Park Ken Morris Orchestra
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