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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

13

Elks Plan Flag Day Parade In Ellwood City

Elks meet at Crescent avenue home to finalize plans for a mammoth Flag Day parade in Ellwood City on June 14. About 18 organizations signaled participation, with New Castle Elks lodge and 42 fire companies invited. preparations include route length estimates and a meeting of Valley Elks chairmen on Friday June 7. Col W A Gance to speak on Defending Our Flag as part of the day's program.

Ellwood City Eilks Crescent Avenue Aul Cartwright Merit. Book New Castle Elks’ Lodge Robert Henry Fire Department Burgess William McGlincy New Castle Gray Gordon Valley Elks' Committees Ellwood Elks Club Joseph Eckert Merit Paul Cartwright Col W. A. Gance 99Th Division Jos J. Eckert William McGliney Max Groden Harry Turner

Reformed Church Picnic Planned

Ellwood City June 6 Officers and teachers of Immanuel Reformed church met at Ewing Park grove for a picnic dinner and business session with thirty five present. R T Sitler led, Bible school report given, and plans made for the annual Sunday school picnic at Ewing Park on Saturday June 32. Committees named for sports transportation dinner class finance and more. A Christian flag was to be made. next meeting set for Tuesday July 9 at the park with a hamburg fry.

Ellwood City Immanuel Reformed Church Ewing Park Grove R. T. Sitler Merle Means Charles McKim Edwin Powell Walter Moon Jesse Fehl James Mackey W. G. Duncan Dioner Emma Schaffner George C. Nicklas F. D. Powell Charles Metz Hamburg Fry Frisco Ellwood Franklin Township Dee PaArment de Mreinen

Mrs Bert Wallace Guest Of Club In Ellwood City

Ellwood City June 5 Mrs Bert Wallace was a special guest of the Modern Bridge club at the home of Mrs Charles Hill Wood street Cards occupied the hours with prizes to Mrs Frank Crawford and Mrs Boyd Zeigler A lunch followed and the group planned to meet again Tuesday June 18 with Mrs Don Northrup Petain street Ewing Park

Ellwood City Bert Wallace Modern Bridge Club Charles Hill Wood Street Frank Crawford Boyd Zeigler Don Northrup Petain Street Ewing Park

Two Days to Marry at Pleasant Hill Grange

A three act comedy titled Two Days to Marry will be staged by the Pleasant Hill grange on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8 o'clock. Director William Boyd and Dorothy Beighley lead the production with a cast including Shmon Chase, Bob Walton, James J. Dare, Eugene Fox, Buford Sawyer, Chauncey Boats, Emil Jane Pink, Helen Workley, Sadie L. Boise, Esther Beighley, Imogene McShane, Bernice Mager, Walter M. Blaly, and Hugh Timblin as the millionaire remarks.

Ellwood City Pleasant Hill Helen Workley Sadie L. Boise Esther Beighley Imogene McShane Bernice Mager Walter M Blaly Hugh Timblin

B P W Has Final Dinner Meeting

Ellwood City June 5 final dinner meeting of the year by the Business and Professional Women's club in First Baptist church. Education chairman Edith Barnhart led program. New officers elected for coming year: president Betty Shiener, vice president Lorena Thompson, treasurer Clara Anderson, recording secretary Kina Lucas, corresponding secretary Helen Crawley. Announced picnic June 24 at Ewing Park with committee chairs named.

Ellwood City Business and First Baptist Church Edith Barnhart Bessie Burrows Clyde Gibson Gladys Scheldemantle Cutherine Crowe Ann Badger Clara, Anderson Laura Herge Thora Filmer Clara Anderson Betty Shiener Lorena, Thompson Kina Lucas Helen Crawley Barnhart Thora Flninner Flinner Catherine Charles Lois Williams Charles Ewing Park Shiever

Toscanini sails on goodwill South American tour

Arturo Toscanini world famed conductor of the NBC Symphony Orchestra sails from New York aboard the U S Brazil to commence a goodwill tour of South America.

Arturo Toscanini N. B.C. Symphony Orchestra New York U. S Brazil South America

No Hit Pitched By Johnson In Legion League Contest

Ellwood City June 5 Ray mond Johnson pitched a no hit no run game as the Clovers defeated the Manos 18 to 0 at Ewing Park in Legion League play. Johnson walked four and struck out eight while Clovers got ten hits and six walks in their second straight win to knock the undefeated Manos.

Ellwood City Raymond Johnson Manos Ewing Park Clovers Johnson American Legion

Reports From Elwood Boy Scout Council Meeting

Elwood City June 5. Chairman Charles Carbeau and vice chairman Boyd Barrett led the monthly meeting with twenty members present at the city building. J J Finnessy county executive gave reports. District commissioner Elden Banner spoke on troop registration and service corps activities. Joe Connell announced camporee plans at Camp Thompson and scout participation. J J McLaughlin said the scout drive continues to reach its goal. Camp sessions scheduled last week of June under Howard Gills with buildings and dams being repaired. Hungarian Woman's club will meet Friday at the Hungarian hall on First avenue instead of Thursday.

Ellwood City Charles Carbeau Boyd Barrett Elwood Boy Scout Council J. J. Finnessy Elden Danner Joe Connell Camp Thompson Fiks J. J. McLaughlin Howard Gills

Garden Club Meeting At Mrs Baisch Home

Mrs Walter Baisch hosted the Rolling Hills Garden Club for a June meeting Tuesday afternoon with associate hostesses Mrs A M Stevenson and Mrs D S Jones. John Hancher spoke on art metal and leather work while Mrs Lt E Springer shared garden hints. Johanna Lou Schramm read two humorous pieces. iris bloom in Ewing Park was noted. Mrs J P Ketterer’s arrangement won. A breakfast is planned July 2 at Marion Farms hosted by several members.

Ellwood City Walter Baisch Garden Club Rolling Hills A. M. Stevenson D. S. Jones John Hancher E. Springer Johanna Lou Schramm Frank Krause W. F. Kegel Fred Jackson

Charles B Burns Claimed By Death

Ellwood City resident Charles B Burns aged 74 died at his home after a lingering illness. He leaves a widow Katherine and two sons Walter and Roy, four daughters and siblings including Dr Emmett Burns and Clyde Burns. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 30 PM with Rev Herman Patton officiating. burial in Locust Grove cemetery.

Ellwood City Charles B. Burns Allenby Street Ewing Park Coston Burns Burnstown Katherine Burne Walter Roy Ellwood Clifford Hogue Floyd Greenwood Kenneth Bohlander Merle Badger Emmett Ss. Burns Beaver Falls Clyde C. Burns Samuel Powell Harry Magness Unionville Edith Welsh Etta White New Waterford Herman Patton First Christian Church Locush Grove Cemetery

Edith Denniston Feted By Family

Edith Denniston returned home from Beaver county where she taught at Center township Consolidated school. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Denniston hosted a formal dinner in Huanci avenue with guests Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Menny and Eugeneux of nearby communities. Garden flowers adorned the table as the event ended with social hours. She plans to attend summer classes at Pitt University for a master’s degree.

Ellwood City Edith Denniston Center Township Beaver County C. G. Denniston Huanci Avenue Menny Floral Acres Monica Eugeneux Wurtensburg Miss Denniston Pitt University

Kiwanis Club Musical Program in Ellwood City

At Trinity Lutheran church dining room Ellwood City last evening the Kiwanis club held a dinner meeting with a Boyd Barrett directed musical program. Milton Kern led a fine amateur vocal and piano program after group singing. Members plan to attend New Castle Field club meeting and New Wilmington club charter presentation next Monday. Captains Blaine Hancher and Nelson Runyan named for an upcoming attendance contest in June July and August. Jane Stevenson to serve as club pianist during her brother Bob’s California vacation.

Ellwood City Boyd Barrett Kiwanis Club Trinity Lutheran Church Milton Kern New Castle Field Club New Wilmington Blaine Hancher Nelson Runyan Jane Stevenson Bob California

Grace Nye Dies After Long Illness in North Sewickley

Mrs. Grace Nye aged 58 died Tuesday at 12 45 p m at her son George Nye's home in North Sewickley after about three years illness. She lived her life in North Sewickley. Survived by son George, brother John Nye, sister Mrs William Combs. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Providence Baptist Church officiated by Rev J R Routledge. Interment Locust Grove Cemetery.

Ellwood City Grace Nye George Nye North Sewickley George John Nye William Combs Claysville J. R. Routledge Providence Baptist Church Locust Grove Cemetery

Mondell Hostess Leads Ellwood City Club Social

Associates of the Every Ready club gathered at Mrs Stephen Mondell’s Franklin avenue home for a social evening. Bingo provided entertainment and high score prize went to Mrs Lewis Young. An 8 o’clock lunch was served. Next meeting set for Tuesday June 11 with hostess Mrs Mary Hill of Hazen avenue.

Ellwood City Every Ready Club Stephen Mondell Franklin Avenue Lewis Young Mary Hill Hazen Avenue

Anna Wilson Class Holds Final Meeting at Church

Anna Wilson class members of the First W. P. Church met in the classroom for a final meeting until September last evening with nineteen members present. Devotions were led by Mrs. William Schlusser, business overseen by Mrs. Martha Brodbeck, plans outlined for a August picnic, followed by a social hour and refreshments served by several members.

Mayne Residence Contract Club Hosts Social Evening

Ellwood City June 5 Miss Helen Mayne hosted the contact club at her Todd Avenue residence. Two tables of ecards were played with Miss Helen Houk winning high score and the traveling prize. Hostess’s mother Mrs Susan Mayne served lunch. a dinner party is set for June 18 with location to be announced.

Ellwood City Helen Mayne Contact Club Todd Avenue Helen Houk Susan Mayne

Mrs Dallenbach Presented Gift at Park Gate gathering

In Ellwood City on a Tuesday evening the Helping Hand class of Park Gate Baptist church met at Misses Viola and Goldie Stevens home. Gwen Davies led the meeting with games and awards to Ruth Uinville Billie Skewls Edith May Platt and Catherine Francis. Birthday gift and cake honored teacher Mrs Sarah Dallenbach. Guest Mrs Anna Main of Baldwin Park Cal. Lunch served, next meeting set for July 1 at Ruth Householder's home.

Ellwood City Viola Goldie Stevens Park Gate Park Gate Baptist Church Gwen Davies Ruth Uinville Billie Skewls Edith May Platt Catherine Francis Sarah Dallenbach Anna Main Baldwin Park Call Ruth Householder South Ellwood Heights

True Blue Class To Stage July Picnic

True Blue class of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian church in Ellwood City held a June session at Mrs. Don Stevenson's home on Wampum avenue with 23 members present. Devo tions were led by Mrs. Clair Friday and business by Mrs. Earl Friday as committees were formed to plan July’s annual picnic replacing the regular meeting. Prizes for games went to Mrs. Norman Guy and Mrs. Mae Yost. hostesses Mrs. Reed Welhausen and Mrs. Paul Bohlander helped serve lunch.

Ellwood City Don Stevenson Wampum Avenue Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Clair Friday Earl Friday Norman Guy Mae Yost Reed Welhausen Paul Bohlander

Mrs Frank Port Hosts Loyal Womans Class Meeting

Ellwood City on June 5 Mrs Frank Port of Lawrence avenue hosted the Loyal Womens class of the First Christian church with sixteen in attendance. Opening devotions were led by Mrs Anna Bathgate followed by an informal social hour. Next gathering scheduled for July 2 hosted by Mrs Earl Williams in New Castle for her mother Mrs Elenbeth Malne of Summit avenue.

Ellwood City Frank Port Lawrence Avenue First Christian Church Anna Bathgate Earl Williams New Castle Elenbeth Malne Summitt Avenue

Epworth League Convention Planned in Ellwood City

Epworth League of the Methodist church schedules its spring convention at First Methodist church in Ellwood City on June 14 16 and 16. It marks the first district gathering with about nine churches expected to send delegates and a full program is planned. Hostess society seeks rooms for delegates and sleeping quarters and requests calls to Miss Margaret Gusher 5047 or Norbert Rossman 129.

Ellwood City Epworth League Organization The Methodist Church Margaret Gusher Norbert Rossman

Memorial Church Officers Gather Ellwood City

Officers and teachers of the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church met for a dinner in the church dining room with Mrs. Stalin Jackson in charge of arrangements. About thirty members attended. Rev. Herman Patton spoke on Sunday school work. Mrs. Margaret Fiscus contributed a reading. Plans were outlined for a Golden Gate service to be held in duty.

Ellwood City Bell Memorial Presbyterian Ehirch Stalin Jackson Herman Patton Margaret Fiscus

Junior Guild at Frisco Home Ellwood City

Junior Guild members of the First Baptist church in Frisco welcomed guests for the regular meeting. Miss Thelma Newell led devotions, Rose Schuller reviewed Stand By For China, and members enjoyed a bonfire wiener roast. A picnic at Ewing Park was planned for July 2. A nomination and election of officers for the PH Lodge were held, with Ivan Ishman of Sharon as a special guest.

Ellwood City First Baptist Church Dorothy Arkwright Frisco Thelma Newell Rose Schuller Ewing Park PL. H. C. Lodge Nest Meekuip Bank Ivan Ishman Sharon

Community Center Committee Organized in Ellwood City

Ellwood City June 5 The general community center committee held its first session and organized with Clyde Gibson Jr as President Mrs E B Yahn as vice chair and Mildred Rhea as secretary Three committees were named need present facilities and finances to study the plan The Chamber of Commerce will be asked to contact civic patriotic fraternal and foreign organizations for cooperation.

Ellwood City Clyde Gibson, Jr E. B. Yahn Mildred Rhea Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Wilbur Weston Hosts Mission Group Meeting

Mrs Wilbur Weston opened her Orchard avenue home last evening for Group Two of the Women s Missionary society of the First Baptist church for the monthly gathering. Nine members and one guest Polly Mathews attended. Devotions were led by Mrs Anna Long then games and contests followed with prizes to Miss Byrd McDanel and Mrs Elmer Conner. Mrs Orin Barkley helped serve a light repast. In July the group will attend the general society picnic and resume meetings on the first Tuesday in August.

Ellwood City Wilbur Weston Orchard Avenue Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Polly Mathews Anna Long Byrd McDanel Elmer Conner Orin Barkley General Society

Mission Society Meeting at Ketterer Home

The Women's Missionary Society of the Wurtemburg Methodist church gathered at Mrs. Harry Ketterer’s home in Wurtemburg with eleven attendees. Devotions led by Mrs. A J Musselman featured missionary articles by Mrs. James Kirker Mrs. Mary Boots and Mrs. Stella Boots.

Ellwood City Women's Missionary Society Wurtemburg Methodist Church Harry Ketterer Wurtemburg A. J. Musselman James Kirker Mary Boots Stella Boots

Ellwood City Boy Scouts to Review Eagle Scout Applications

The advancement committee of Ellwood City district Boy Scouts will meet at 9 15 tonight at the Presbyterian church to receive Eagle Scout award applications. Several scouts have 21 or more merit badges and meet national requirements plus character and citizenship standards.

Ellwood City National Council Presbyterian Church

A. T. 2. Club Meets in Elwood City Evening

Ellwood City June 5 Tuesday evening members of the A. T. 2. club met at the home of Miss ay Geddes Glenn avenue with Mrs. Vada Winkler as hostess. Mrs. Mary Thalgott was a special guest. Tables of 500 were in progress high score prizes going to Mrs. Kay Geddes and Mrs. Gladys Hockenberry. Later a tasty menu was served by the hostess. In two weeks Mrs. Louise Gregor of Sixth street will receive.

Ellwood City Jay Bugue Elsie Harris Ray Aylesworth Clyrius Steinberger Dorothy Owens Ropert Hutchinson Alpha Apartments Mis Ay Geddes Glenn Avenue Vada Winkler Mary Thalgott Kay Geddes Gladys Hockenberry Louise Gregor Sixth Street

Wampum Rotary Club Meeting and Local Notices

Wampum Rotary members hosted wives at a 6 oclock dinner in the Presbyterian church assembly room. Thirty four attended and heard a talk by John Boyle of Shenango Pottery in New Castle. A ladies missionary society all day meeting was held with hostesses Ms E McMillen W A Brown and L J Overland. Announced engagement in Pittsburgh of Miss Louise Mayer a Ohio State classmate of Miss Elva Caplan. Mr and Mrs James Johnston attended a Pirates game in Pittsburgh. Personal items note visits from Mr Charles Hall and family Ellwood and Elmer Kanagy and sons in North Lima and Paul Brown of Irwin visiting W A Brown and wife, and Thomas Kuntz heading to Newtown to visit daughters Ruth Eppinger and Margaret Lentz.

Rotary Club Wampum Rotary Club Presbyterian Church John Boyle Shenango Pottery New Castle Missionary Meeting Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Mesdames E. McMillen W. A. Brown Ll. J. Overland J. C. F. Jackson E. C. Hemon H. R. Mekim Abe Caplan Melvin Pittsburgh Louise Mayer Elva Caplan Ohio State University Wampum Charles Hall Ellwood Elmer Kanagy North Lima Paul Brown Inwin Thomas Kuntz Newtown Wey Ruth Eppinger Margaret Lentz

Visiting relatives and Memorial Day weekend acts in West Pittsburg area

West Pittsburg and nearby towns hosted a flurry of visiting relatives this week. Detroit guests included Fred Benn and Mike Gentile while families in New Castle, Beaver Falls, Youngstown and Rochester were also seen visiting local households. Memorial Day weekend activities and a Children’s Day service at the Methodist church were noted.

Stella Elsessers George Winds Tatenham Fred Benn Detroit James Onika Balenson Richard Elsesser Pittsburgh John Ricer New Castle Fred Anderson Alice Vessella Samuel Richie Joseph Butera Mary Werley Willow Grove Mike Gentile A. B. Snodgrass Wesley Errett Beaver Falls Alice Simons Lee Morgan Youngstown John, Gibbons Pred Hebreen Wilkinsburg Lena Gibbons J. R. Howell P. G. Howell Paul Javens Rochester

Lesnevich Conn Bout Set For Olympia Stadium Clash

Detroit June 5 Lesnevich the Russian from New Jersey meets Billy Conn in a 15 round light heavyweight title bout at Olympia Stadium tonight. Conn a favorite around 7 to 5 is expected to slip to 6 to 5 as about 13 000 fans attend. Lesnevich weighs near 178 while Conn hovers near 173 175. The title fight pits Conn seeking to defend his crown against Lesnevich’s hard right hand strategy.

International News Service Detroit Gus Lesnevich New Jersey Billy Conn Olympia Stadium Conn Lesnevich New

St Margarets Top Board Team Triumphs 3 1

St Margaret s rallied from 1-0 to beat the South Side Board of Trade 3 to 1 last night. Pelosi drove in the decisive runs with a double and three RBIs as St Margaret s faced South Hills next on South Hills field.

St. Margaret's South Side Board of Trade Pelosi St. Margaret S South Hills

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