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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1939
Page
5
Churches plan Children's Day observances on the second Sunday of June and submit programs by 2 p.m. Wednesday June 7 for publication. Notices list numerous meetings across First Baptist First Congregational Central Presbyterian Trinity Church First Methodist and other groups with dates, times, hosts, and locations in Beaver Falls and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Mc Coy of Smithfield Street announce a daughter born June 4 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jacob H Kine of Croton Avenue report a son June 4 at Jameson Memorial. Mr and Mrs David Van Eman of R F D No 1 announce a son at Jameson Memorial. Mr and Mrs Andrews Lenhart of Court Street announce a son on June 3. Angelo Chiafullo of New Castle announces a daughter born in New Castle Hospital Sunday June 4. Mr and Mrs Arthur Owens of 704 Arlington Avenue announce a daughter born Saturday June 3. C R Thompson of Todd Avenue reports birth of a daughter June 2 to Rev and Mrs Charles Thompson of Yonkers New York named Ruth Marguerite.
The city planned to award this afternoon a contract for materials for a sanitary sewer project on South First street. The notice references the WPA and the proposed construction. The source also advertises The News By Mail at one year for five dollars.
This morning at 4 o clock in St Josephs church Mies Lillan Homich and Herbert M Noss were married in a single ring ceremony. The bride wore a white tailored suit with gardenias and was attended by Mildred Donovan. Best man was William Thompson. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride s residence and the couple planned a short wedding trip before settling at 718 Cumberland avenue. Guests came from Ashtabula Youngstown Sharon Johnstown Wilmington and Chester.
Mr and Mrs Norman H Emery of Mahoningtown R D and yesterday moon hosted twelve for a family dinner honoring Mrs Householders twenty seventh wedding anniversary They received congratulatory messages throughout the day and special guest Miss Betty Bools of Newport joined the celebration
The Daughters of Lydia gathered at First Presbyterian Church at 3 pm on Saturday for their last meeting until September. President Mrs Alberstreet presided. Mrs Henrietta Woods spoke on Latin America and Mexicans in the U S AD, and Mrs J J Madigny spoke on a native Semzillan wedding. Refreshments were served by several members.
Mr and Mrs W S Vaughn hosted a Saturday evening party at their Gibson avenue home with cards music and a dainty luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Rinker Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wimner Mrs Otis Branscome and others.
Pythian Silvers Pythian Sisters will hold a meeting Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the Malta hall. An annual memorial service for departed members will be conducted at that time. Officers planning to attend should assemble at 7.
The Harlansburg W C T U social and Bible committees held a Silver Tea at the Consolidated School on Thursday evening. Mrs Esther Eakins directed music with the Harlansburg school orchestra and Mrs Locke led the program including scripture and a prayer by Mrs Locke and remarks by Bertha Eakins on temperance and Bible teaching to youth.
Mrs. McKissick led an all day program at the school on June 8 with a tureen dinner and L. T. L. program led by Dorothea McKissick superintendent. The event featured music by Emma Johnson Marie Book Dot Hanaram Leora Harlan and Raymond McCracken readings including Since Ma Has Upped Her Hair and Dirty Face and a saxophone solo. Refreshments were served by the social committee.
City council in the municipal building named Charles A. Shepp temporary police officer for ten days after a recommendation by Mayor Charles E. McGrath. Council discussed temporary police and fire department additions due to aca HON periods. Rebecca Strong reported a broken sidewalk injury and hospital bill. J Myron Rice referred the complaint to legal bureau for investigation. Agreement approved paying Biondi 800 dollars with 20 percent gross receipts over 5000 for Rainbow Terrace dances in Cascade Park. Parks official Dunlap noted 28 fields prepared by department this year. Council to oil Wilson Avenue and study Pearson Street light situation due to close wires.
Gardner residents share notes on Sunday trips to Conneaut Lake and Niagara Falls, visits from relatives in West Middlesex and New Castle, and a Memorial Day outing. Local families mark births, tonsil removal, quilting events, and graduation attendance in nearby towns including Xenia Ohio and Binghamton.
Jewish refugees aboard the steamer Bt. Louis were refused entry to Cuba by presidential decree. The liner Hamburg harbor order sent them ashore in Hamburg while Havana awaited new fate. Many plan to return to the Reich as permits expire and expulsion looms.
The piece argues the draft movement weakens as opponents see Roosevelt seeking a third term would force Farley to reveal his stance. It notes Earl Browder backing draft reflects internal party tensions and labor leaders’ reactions. The author suggests Roosevelt will not seek 1940 nomination and will signal Farley while denying plans for a third term.
Dr. T. J. McPate and Mrs McPate depart Tuesday morning from 438 Park Avenue to attend Knoxville College trustees annual commencement in Knoxville Tennessee. The college is a United Presbyterian supported colored institution. They arrive here Saturday.
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