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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1939
Page
8
Dr Dafoe analyzes adolescence as a pivotal growth stage and the impact of early experiences and parental attitudes on a child’s future. He argues maturity varies with self-knowledge and behavior, citing bedwetting, dependence, irresponsibility, and authority resistance as signs of immaturity.
E. Lackawannock notes show Mr. and Mrs. James Fyffe celebrated their silver wedding with about 40 relatives and friends at Leesburg. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Don Minick, who presented gifts as a luncheon was served later. Additional items mention visits by Rev. Albert Dodds and Ernest Dodds, Doner Heckathorn, and others in nearby towns.
A string of visits and gatherings described across multiple households from New Castle to Hopewell and New Wilmington. Notable events include family and in-law visits, a funeral, high school commencement where Helen Osborne graduated, and engagement announced for Miss Agnes Robinson and Arthur Courtney.
The Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. J. M. Houk’s home on June 1 with needlework and a green dinner for 15. Ellen Frew led devotionals, and papers on women’s work were presented by Mrs. B. M. Wallace and Mrs. R. G. Gilfillan. A temperance paper was read by Mrs. G. V. Gibson. Mrs. Ella McClymonds of New Castle attended as a guest. The circle will meet July 6 at Miss Ellen Frew’s home in Ellwood City.
Fr E O'Donnell roundhouse foreman and Pennsylvania shop workers saved a robin family’s home and four eggs. They moved a matching engine into the yard keeping the nest undisturbed, and the bird returned to a familiar spot without noticing the transfer.
Practices are held tonight Wednesday and Friday at 2 and 4 pm for the Children’s Day program prepared for next Sunday evening at Mahoning Methodist Church. Rev D J Blasdell says the program replaces the usual evening service and begins at 7 45 pm.
The Triangle Missionary society of Madison Avenue Christian church held a meeting at Margaret Couise McCracken’s home on Harlansburg road. TyTa Olsen’s group won the contest. new captains include Bernice Ringer, Doris Ringer, Donna Park, and Flora McConnell. Officers elected: president Margaret Louise McCracken, vice president Dorothy Douds, secretary Maxine Smoot, treasurer Mary Evans. Sylvia McConnell led the program with Flora McConnell and Bornby Hail assisting. Next meeting set for Friday July 7 at Tyra Olsen’s Lafayette street.
Members of the Women's Missionary Society of Madison Avenue Christian Church met at Mrs Adda Robinson North Cedar Street Friday afternoon to plan summer break. Final session will be a July 21 breakfast at Cascade Park. Mrs Robinson hosted a luncheon.
At the Mahoning Methodist church monthly business session the Ladies Aid Society will hold the annual officer election at 1:30 PM on Wednesday. The W. E. B. Howards section meets at the church at 9 AM Wednesday to discuss the election and plan. Also noted are local items from Seventh Ward personals including visits, hospital admission, and a high school graduation in Willard.
Rain slows WPA work but progress continues on the Mahoning river front dike wall and disposal plant project. A 405 foot stone wall was finished linking to the earth dike, creating a continuous barrier to prevent river overflow. Track roads of hewn stone are used as construction advances.
The Building Beaver Patrol 4 met in the ward den on North Cedar Street Friday evening. Billy Wingfield opened the meeting as members Billy Weitz, Billy Wingfield, and John Fonataria completed second class tracking. Plans include Camp John M. Phillips during week two of camping, a swimming hike next Saturday, and Tin can craft as chief craft.
A Federal Trade Commission special report to Congress accuses automakers of unfair trade conditions on dealers and alleges some finance companies and dealers defrauded buyers with exorbitant charges. It singles out General Motors Chrysler and Ford for imposing inadequate rights and obligations on dealer agreements.
The Kahle Ashton post No 8 auxiliary met in Legion hall on Friday to finalize plans for the June 15 16 17 convention in Williamsport. Delegates named were Mrs Nell Conn Mrs Frances Jordan and Mrs Sara Wallace with alternates Mrs Vick Rhyal Mrs Lillian Sergeant and Mrs Clara Thomas. Last meeting of the season noted before October.
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