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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
27
The Seventh Ward News reports a planned follow up inspection of rural mail boxes on Mahoning town branch routes after the May check found many boxes in poor repair. Owners were notified to fix them. uniform, clearly labeled boxes speed rural carrier service and improve property appearance.
Berean class of Madison Avenue Christian church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Frk Rhinehart s home on West Madison avenue with co hosts Mrs. Adda Robinson and Mrs. Carl Houck. Regular business and social program followed by a luncheon served by Rhinehart and Robinson. Next gathering set for summer at Mrs. E A Jones residence in Cottage Grove.
City streets department workers ran a scraper through dirt side streets in the Seventh Ward on Tuesday afternoon. The event reflects routine maintenance activity by municipal crews and showcases ongoing efforts to improve neighborhood infrastructure. Local officials note continued scheduling to address road conditions across wards.
Thirty members of the Mahoningtown Young People's chorus rode to a park near Rose Point Tuesday evening for a picnic at 6 30. A campfire and song fest followed the meal as Miss Jean Hamilton chaired and Miss Violet Shuler attended, with plans for a Stephen Foster concert in late June.
Members of the Mahoning Methodist church Look Out Bible class met Tuesday at Mrs. Jess Gehrkin's home on Mt. Jackson road. Co hosts were Mrs. Ernest Rishel and Miss Maude McCullough. Officers named are Mrs. Ben Harlan president Mrs. Lloyd Brown vice president Mrs. Clair Gorley secretary and Mrs. Clark Godwin assistant secretary. Mrs. John A. Waddell led the lesson. A luncheon was served. Next meeting will be a breakfast at Cascade Park in July.
Members of St Margaret's bail team defeated the East Side Red Skins in a game at Centennial field Monday afternoon. The final score and further details are not provided in the fragment.
Tony Picutta struck out nine hitters as Rozzi led at the plate in a 10 to 4 game. Grim took the loss while Rozzi was the featured hitter and key contributor.
Benny Pelosi, formerly of Ashland avenue, plays second base for the Johnstown A C team now based in Johnstown New York. He is visiting family here at present and plans to return to Johnstown Sunday.
Christopher Columbus Auxiliary held its regular meeting at Columbus hall Tuesday evening. The group scheduled a strawberry festival for June 29 at the hall and a committee will meet Friday to finalize plans. A picnic for the auxiliary is set for July.
With rain delays ended, Mahoningtown Bocce league players anticipate a busy schedule. For three weeks previous, many games were halted due to wet weather, and play is set to restart.
The Boy Scouts of Mahoningtown troop 4 will hold the season’s first meeting Thursday at 7 PM at the West Clayton street ball field.
Mr and Mrs Gene Pelosi of 13 Martin street Johnstown New York, former Mahoningtown residents, announce the birth of a daughter named Jean Ann.
Steve Hutnick visited Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Doris Montgomery has recovered enough to go out after a minor operation. Mrs A S Eberhardt plans to travel Friday to Annapolis Maryland to visit her sister. Mrs C H Clark returned home Tuesday evening from Willard Ohio after a several day visit. Lena Solomon is recovering at home from an operation. Buy in New Castle.
Air water sleep and food define life and sustain its balance. N P Woodward of 831 Harrison street announced employment for 32 New Castle men on a structural steel painting contract secured at Cleveland Ohio. He expects to keep a large crew busy through the summer with further contracts and work.
A local sales pitch urges customers that if they can afford to own and operate any new car, they can also afford a Pontiac. The message emphasizes affordability and ownership practicality to attract buyers.
County commissioners chose Mooney Brothers of New Castle for the Graceland bridge at 4965.84 dollars and plan reinforced concrete construction to handle more than light traffic. Also, 27 divorces were granted by Judge Dickey, with numerous couples named, plus grand jury returns and various civil suits filed in the county courts.
New Castle Chapter No. 1 Order of the Builders elected officers at their Cathedral meeting with Master Builder DeWayne S. Gibson presiding. Mont L. Sweesy was re elected secretary for a third term and Wiliam B. Boston was re elected treasurer. Russell C. Minnick won the Junior Overseer post. Installation is set for July 10 and 35 new candidates will be initiated June 26 in the East Lodge room.
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