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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

29

Elks Plan Flag Day Parade In Ellwood City

Ellwood City Elks host a Flag Day meeting to organize a mammoth parade on Friday June 14 with plans for route length and participants. Eighteen organizations signaled intent to take part, including New Castle Elks lodge. 42 fire department companies invited. Col W A Gance to speak on defending the flag.

Paul Cartwright Merit Book New Castle Elks’ Lodge Robert Henry Fire Department Burgess William McGlincy New Castle Gray Gordon Valley Elks Ellwood Elks Club Joseph Eckert Col W. A. Gance 99Th Division Jos. J. Eckert William McGlincy Max Groden Paul

Reformed Church Picnic Planned

Ellwood City June 5 Officers and teachers of Immanuel Reformed church held a picnic dinner and business meeting at Ewing Park grove with thirty five in attendance. R T Sitler led a Bible school report and plans for the annual Sunday school picnic at Ewing Park on June 22 were set. Committees formed for sports transportation dinner and finance. A Christian flag was to be made for the church and another meeting with a Hamburg fry was planned for July 9.

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 Emma Schaffner George C. Nicklas F. D Powell Charles Metz

Ellwood Scout Council Reports On Camporee And Drive

Ellwood City June 5 With chairman Charles Carbeau and vice chairman Boyd Barrett presiding the Ellwood Boy Scout Council met with twenty members present. J J Finnessy county executive gave reports as advancement records rise in badge applications and district commissioner Elden Danner spoke on troop registration and service corps activities. Joe Connell announced camporee plans for Camp Thompson and Elks flag day parade participation while J J McLaughlin noted the continuing scout drive and advance camp registrations. Howard Gills reported on late June camp operations and repairs to buildings and dams.

Ellwood City Charles Carbeau Boyd Barrett Ellwood Camp Thompson Elks J. J. McLaughlin Howard Gills

Hungarian Woman's Civic Club Meeting Rescheduled

Ellwood City June 5 The Hungarian Woman's civic club will meet Friday in the Hungarian hall on First avenue instead of Thursday, the regular meeting time.

Ellwood City

Mrs Bert Wallace Guests Modern Bridge Club

Ellwood City notes Mrs Bert Wallace attended the Modern Bridge Club gathering at Mrs Charles Hills home on Wood Street. Prizes went to Mrs Frank Crawford and Mrs Boyd Zeigler. Lunch followed. next meeting set for Tuesday June 18 with Mrs Don Northrup of 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

Mrs Walter Baisch Hosts Garden Club Meeting

Ellwood City residents describe a June garden club gathering at Rolling Hills hosted by Mrs. Walter Baisch with guest speaker John Hancher, art metal and leather work talk, iris bloom notes for Ewing Park, and plans for a July 2 breakfast at Marion Farms hosted by several members.

Ellwood City Walter Baisch Garden Club Rolling Hills A. M. Stevenson D.S. Jones John Hancher L. E. Springer Johanna Lou Schramm Fred Jackson Dale Mason Ewing Park J. P. Ketterer Marion Farms W. H. Goehring Frank Krause W. F. Kegel

Musical program for Kiwanis Club in Ellwood City

Ellwood City Kiwanis dinner meeting at Trinity Lutheran church featured group singing and an amateur vocal and piano program under Milton Kern. Boyd Barrett directed the evening. Members plan to attend a New Castle Field club meeting next Monday as the New Wilmington club receives its charter. An attendance contest is set for June through August with captains Blaine Hancher and Nelson Runyan. Jane Stevenson will be club pianist during her brother Bob Stevenson’s California vacation.

Ellwood City Boyd Barrett Kiwanis Club Trinity Lutheran Church Milton Kern New Castle Jane Stevenson Bob California

Grace Nye Dies At 58 In North Sewickley

Grace Nye aged 58 died Tuesday at 12 45 pm at her son George Nye's home in North Sewickley after a three year illness. She lived in North Sewickley all her life and is survived by son George brother John Nye and sister Mrs William Combs of Claysville. Funeral from the son's home Friday at 2 pm with Rev J R Routledge of Providence Baptist Church officiating. Interment in 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 Hosts Every Ready Club Social in Ellwood City

Associates of the Every Ready club gathered at Mrs Stephen Mondell home on Franklin avenue for a social evening. Bingo determined high score winner Mrs Lewis Young. Lunch followed. Next meeting is 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

Charles B Burns Obituary in Ellwood City District

Charles B Burns aged 74 lifelong Ellwood City resident died at home after a lingering illness. Survived by wife Katherine and children Walter Roy and four daughters. Also survived by two brothers and four sisters. Service Friday at 2 30 pm at First Christian church with interment Locust Grove cemetery.

Ellwood City Charles B. Burns Allenby Street Ewing Park Coston Burns Burnstown Katherine Burns Walter Roy Ellwood Clifford Hogue Floyd Greenwood Kenneth Bohlander Merle Badger Emmett 5. Burns Beaver Falls Clyde C. Burns Samuel Powell Harry Magness Unionville Edith Welsh California State Etta White New Waterford Herman Patton First Christian Church Locust Grove

Edith Denniston Feted By Family

Edith Denniston returns to Ellwood City after teaching at Center Township Consolidated School Beaver County. Her parents C. G. and Mrs. Denniston host a formal dinner at Hazel Avenue home with guests Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Meany and Eugene Fox. Garden flowers decorate the table. Miss Denniston plans summer courses at Pitt University for a master’s degree.

Ellwood City Edith Denniston Center Township Beaver County C. G. Denniston Hazel Avenue E. B. Meany Floral Acres Monaca Eugene Fox Wurtemburg Miss Denniston Pitt University

Two Days to Marry at Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill Orange presents the three act comedy Two Days to Marry on Thursday and Friday at 8 pm. Directed by William Boyd and Dorothy Beighley, the cast includes Simon Chase Bob Walton James J. Dare Eugene Fox Buford Sawyer Chauncey Boots Emil Jane Pink Helen Workley Sadie L Boise Esther Beighley Imogene McShane Bernice Magee Walter M. Blair Hugh Timblin in lively roles.

Ellwood City Pleasant Hill William Boyd Dorothy Beighley Simon Chase Bob Walton James J. Dare Eugene Fox Buford Sawyer Chauncey Boots Emil Jane Pink Helen Workley Sadie L. Boise Esther Beighley Imogene McShane Sweet Young Thing Bernice Magee Walter M. Blair Hugh Timblin

Gift honoring Mrs Dallenbach at Park Gate church event

Mrs Dallenbach presented gifts during a Tuesday evening at the home of Misses Viola and Goldie Stevens Park Gate. The Helping Hand class of Park Gate Baptist church met with Miss Gwen Davies leading. Awards went to Ruth Linville Billie Skewis Edith May Platt and Catherine Francis. Special guest Anna Main of Baldwin Park Calif attended.

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

True Blue Class Will Hold Picnic

ELLWOOD CITY June 5 Twenty three members of the True Blue class of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs Don Stevenson to plan their July picnic replacing the regular meeting Mrs Clair Friday led the devotion and Mrs Earl Friday directed the business with committees named for picnic arrangements A social hour featured games with prizes won by Mrs Norman Guy and Mrs Mae Yost Associate hostesses Mrs Reed Welhausen and Mrs Paul Bohlander helped serve a tasty lunch.

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

Anna Wilson Class Concludes Year At First U P Church

At First U P Church Ellwood City the Anna Wilson class held its final meeting until September with nineteen members. Devotions were led by Mrs. William Schlusser and Mrs. Martha Brodbeck presided over a business session outlining an August picnic. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. LaVerne Bauder, Mrs. Mabel Sloss and Mrs. Wilbert Lersch.

Ellwood City Anna Wilson First U. P. Church William Schlusser Martha Brodbeck LaVerne Bauder Mabel Sloss Wilbert Lersch

Mrs Port Hosts Loyal Women's Class Meeting

Mrs Frank Port of Lawrence Avenue hosted the Loyal Women's class of the First Christian church in Ellwood City for the June meeting with sixteen in attendance. Opening devotions were led by Mrs Anna Bathgate followed by a social hour and a tempting repast. The next gathering will be July 2 at Mrs Earl Williams home in New Castle for her mother Mrs Elizabeth Maine of Summit Avenue.

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

Epworth League Convention Set for Ellwood City

Ellwood City hosts the Epworth League spring convention at First Methodist Church on June 14 15 and 16 with about 95 churches expected to send delegates A full program is planned and the hostess society seeks rooms for delegates call Miss Margaret Lusher 504J or Norbert Rossman 129 with available sleeping quarters

Ellwood City Epworth League Organization of The Methodist Church Margaret Lusher Norbert Rossman

Memorial Church Officers Gather at Bell Memorial

Officers and teachers of Bell Memorial Presbyterian church met in Ellwood City for a tureen dinner with Mrs. Stella Jackson in charge. About thirty members attended as Rev. Herman Patton spoke on Sunday school work and Mrs. Margaret Fiscus contributed a reading. Plans were made for a Golden Gate service in July.

Ellwood City Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church Stella Jackson Herman Patton Margaret Fiscus Golden Gate

Junior Guild Meets at Frisco with Bonfire and Plans Picnic

Ellwood City dated June 5 reports Junior Guild members of the First Baptist church welcomed by Miss Dorothy Arkwright at Frisco. Thelma Newell led devotions and Rose Schuller reviewed the study book Stand By For China. A wiener roast followed. The July 2 meeting plans a picnic at Ewing Park.

Ellwood City First Baptist Church Dorothy Arkwright Frisco Thelma Newell Rose Schuller Ewing Park

Lodge elects officers at June meeting with guest

H. C. Lodge nominates officers for the election to be held at the next meeting on Tuesday June 18. The regular business meeting was held last evening in the bank hall. Ivan Ishman of Sharon was a special guest.

B P W Final Dinner Meeting In Ellwood City

The Business and Professional Women's club held its final dinner of the year at First Baptist church Ellwood City. New officers were installed with Betty Shiener as president and Lorena Thompson as vice president. Members honored include Catherine Charles as outstanding woman of 1939 40. A picnic was announced for June 24 at Ewing park.

Ellwood City First Baptist Church Edith Barnhart Bessie Burrows Clyde Gibson Gladys Scheidemantle Catherine Crowe Ann Badger Clara Anderson Laura Herge Thora Flinner Betty Shiener Lorena Thompson Edna Lucas Helen Crawley Barnhart Thora Flninner Flinner Catherine Charles Lois Williams Ewing Park

Community Center Committee Organized

Ellwood City residents organized the first session of the general community center committee. Clyde Gibson Jr was named president with Mrs E B Yahn as vice chairman and Miss Mildred Rhea as secretary. Three committees on need, facilities and finances were formed to study the project and report later. The Chamber of Commerce will contact civic and fraternal organizations seeking cooperation.

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

Mission Group Hosts June Meeting in Ellwood City

Mrs. Wilbur Welton welcomed Group Two of the Women's Missionary Society at the First Baptist Church in Orchard avenue Ellwood City last evening. Nine members and Polly Mathews attended with devotions led by Mrs. Anna Long. Prizes went to Miss Byrd McDanel and Mrs. Elmer Conner. A refreshment repast was served by Mrs. Orin Barkley. The group plans a July picnic and resumes meetings on the first Tuesday of August.

Ellwood City Wilbur Welton 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 June meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the Wurtemburg Methodist church was held last evening at Mrs. Harry Ketterer's home in Wurtemburg with eleven members present. Devotions were led by Mrs. A J Musselman and missionary articles were contributed by Mrs. James Kirker, Mrs. Mary Boots, and Mrs. Stella Boots. The next gathering is scheduled for Tuesday July 2 at the church.

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

Ellwood City Births and Discharges Notice

Ellwood City item lists admissions and discharges at local hospital. Admitted include Mrs John Mathas and Shirley Saytt. Discharged are Raymond Miller and Mrs Francis Keller. Also reports two newborn sons born to George Lutz of Harmony and Frank Kalace of Center Avenue.

Ellwood City John Mathas Third Street Shirley Saytt Circle Way Raymond Miller Route 1 Francis Keller Locust Way George Lutz Harmony Frank Kalace Center Avenue

Little Flower Club Holds Meeting at St Agatha Parish

The Little Flower club of St. Agatha Catholic church met in the parish hall for a business session. Members planned activities and refreshments were served by Mrs Thomas McCloskey and Mrs N J Bauer. Next meeting set for Tuesday July 2.

Little Flower Club Ellwood City St. Agatha Catholic Church Thomas McCloskey N. J Bauer

Frisco Auxiliary Plans Social at Next Firemen Meeting

An informal Frisco auxiliary meeting of Franklin Township fire department was held at the Firemen's hall. Thiris members discussed a social event to be scheduled at the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, June 18, with plans to be finalized later in the month.

Frisco Ellwood City Franklin Township

Willing Workers Class Plans June Meeting Change

The Willing Workers class of the First Christian Church will meet Thursday evening at Mrs. Etta McCurdy home in North Sewickey. Members should note the change in location.

Willing Workers Ellwood City First Christian Church Etta McCurdy North Sewickey

Welcome Couples hold Lilyville Church meeting

Members of the Welcome Couples class of Lilyville Church of God were welcomed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dausen in Lilyville for the monthly gathering. Outdoors games and a wiener roast framed the refreshments hour.

Lilyville

Toscanini Sails for South America Tour

Arturo Toscanini, renowned conductor of the NBC Symphony Orchestra, sails from New York aboard the S S Brazil for a goodwill tour of South America. He plans engagements with major orchestras and symphony audiences during the trip.

Arturo Toscanini

Ellwood City Scout Advancement Committee Meets Tonight

The Ellwood City district Boy Scouts advancement committee will meet at 9 15 PM in the Presbyterian church to receive Eagle Scout applications. Several scouts already hold 21 or more merit badges and are advancing under National Council requirements plus character and citizen qualifications.

Ellwood City Advancement Committee National Council S. A Presbyterian Church

A. T. Z. Club Has Tuesday Session

Ellwood City June 5. Tuesday evening the A. Z. club met at Mrs Kay Geddes home with Mrs Vada Winkler as hostess. Special guest Mrs Mary Thalgott attended. Tables of 500 were in progress, high score prizes awarded to Mrs Kay Geddes and Mrs Gladys Hocsenberry. A tasty menu was served by the hostess. In two weeks Mrs Louise Gregor will receive

Ellwood City Helen Mayne Contract Club Todd Avenue Helen Houk Susan Mayne A. 1. Z. Club Kay Geddes Glenn Avenue Vada Winkler Mary Thalgott Gladys Hocsenberry Louise Gregor Sixth Street

Wampum Rotary Hosts Dinner and Talk at Presbyterian Church

Thirty four members and their wives attended a six o'clock dinner in the Presbyterian church assembly room. John Boyle of Shenango Pottery at New Castile delivered an enjoyable address to the gathering.

Wampum Rotary Club Presbyterian Church John Boyle Shenango Pottery New Castile

Missionary Society Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The Ladies Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met for an all day session. Hosts for dinner were Mesdames E. McMillen, W. A Brown and L. J. Overland. Mrs J. C. FP. Jackson led devotionals with topics on foreign and national affairs by Mrs E. Clennon and Mrs H. R. McKim.

Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church E. McMillen W. A Brown L. J. Overland J. C. FP. Jackson E. Clennon H. R. McKim

Caplan and Maver Engagement Event in Pittsburgh

Mr and Mrs Abe Caplan and Melvin attended a reception in Pittsburgh Sunday for the engagement of Miss Louise Maver a classmate of Miss Elva Caplan at Ohio State University.

Abe Caplan Melvin Pittsburgh Louise Maver Elva Caplan Ohio State University

Johnston couple attends Pirates versus Boston game in Pittsburgh

Mr and Mrs James Johnston were in Pittsburgh last night to attend the ball game between the Pirates and the Boston team.

James Johnston Pittsburgh Pirates Boston

Ellwood residents visit and travel highlights

Mrs Charles Hall and children from Ellwood were in town yesterday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Kanagy and sons spent Sunday with friends at North Lima. Mr and Mrs Paul Brown of Irwin visit the Browns' parents Mr and Mrs W A Brown. Mr and Mrs Thomas Kuntz left for Allentown to visit two daughters Mrs Ruth Eppinger and Mrs Margaret Leniz and friends in their former hometown.

Charles Hall Ellwood Elmer Kanagy North Lima Paul Brown Irwin W. A. Brown Thomas Kuntz Allentown Ruth Eppinger Margaret Leniz

Local Visitors Share Holiday Weekends

West Pittsburg resident Stella Elsesser visits Mrs George Winds in Tarentum. Fred Benn of Detroit visits his parents in the area. Families from Detroit New Castle Wilkinsburg Youngstown and Rochester are noted for Memorial Day and weekend visits. Children’s Day is planned at the Methodist church Sunday evening at 7 30.

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

No Hit Game By Johnson In Legion League Contest

Ellwood City June 5 Ray mond Johnson pitched his way into baseballs hall of fame by holding the Manos hitless in an 18 to 0 Clovers victory at Ewing Park. Johnson walked four and struck out eight as Clovers bunched ten hits and six walks off three Manos pitchers. The win kept Clovers undefeated in league play while dropping Manos from the top.

Ellwood City Raymond Johnson Manos Ewing Park Clovers Johnson American Legion

Mrs Jay Buquo Hosts Tuesday Club in Ellwood City

Members met at Mrs. Jay Buquo's home on Country Club Drive for their regular social time. High scores in cards were won by Mrs. Elsie Harris and Mrs. Ray Aylesworth. Special guests included Mrs. Clivis Steinberger and Mrs. Dorothy Owens. A luncheon followed. On June 18 Mrs. Robert Hutchinson of the Alpha apartments will entertain.

Ellwood City Jay Buquo Elsie Harris Ray Aylesworth Clvvis Steinberger Dorothy Owens Ropert Hutchinson Alpha Apartments

Women’s Missionary Group Dinner at Ewing Park

Ellwood City June 5 Last evening members of Group Three of the Women’s Missionary Society gathered at Ewing Park for a tureen dinner Plans were made to attend the Grove City house party in July.

Ellwood City Women’s Missionary Society Ewing Park Grove City

Lesnevich Conn Fight Tonight At Olympia Stadium

DETROIT June 5 International News Service Lesnevich the Russian from New Jersey meets Billy Conn in a 15 round bout for the light heavyweight title at Olympis stadium tonight. Conn was a 7 to 5 favorite with odds likely to shift to 6 to 5 by ring time before 13 000 to 14 000 fans. Lesnevich weighed about 173 to 175 pounds while Conn hovered near 175 as both seek the title.

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

St Margaret's tops South Side Board 3 1 in sixth rally

St Margaret's rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat South Side Board of Trade 3 1 last night on South Hills field. Pelosi hit a double and drove in three runs, boosting St Margaret's to victory as the undefeated South Hills team looms next.

St. Margaret's South Side Board of Trade Pelosi St. Margarets South Hills R. HE Nocera Tuscano Denny and Rouzzano B. Pelosi Sowinski New Castle Troggios

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