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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
37
Fort Worth Texas June 5 The National Open golf championship opens with about 170 players and a strong Texas contingent. USGA officials on the first tee will inspect clubs amid rumors of cheating by defaced irons. Pro shop activity shows players buffing irons to meet strict rules on club faces.
St Louis Browns appoint Luke Sewell as manager for the remainder of this season and 1942 replacing Fred Haney. Sewell, a former catcher and Indians coach, inherits a pitching staff promising but underachieving, after a win over Washington to climb from last to seventh place.
Connie Mack, 78, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, was presented with a platinum and diamond watch and a plaque by Mayor Edward J. Kelly at Comiskey Park. The ceremony followed Chicago’s first night game of the season as the White Sox defeated the A’s 6 to 1 behind Thornton Lee.
Billy Herman of the Brooklyn Dodgers lauds Whitlow Wyatt as the league’s top pitcher. He praises Wyatt’s speed control curve slider and change up and calls him the best in the National League.
Chicago pitcher John Rigney won three road games for the White Sox while failing to win at home. He secured three victories on the highway and dropped two decisions at home, shaping his season road balance.
Nick Witek, an infielder with the New York Giants, has been farmed to the Jersey City club of the International League. The move places him with a minor league affiliate to develop his skills and return to the majors.
Pittsburgh June 5 Western Pennsylvania soft coal miners report improved conditions due to national defense orders. Old mines reopened and new operations started to meet demand for bituminous coal. Capacity production for six months is assured as defense orders and a shift from oil to coal boost the market.
The Unity Baptist Church children will conduct the 11 o clock Sunday morning service with Bible school at 10. The Presbyterian Children day program is set for Sunday June 15 and the regular communion at 9 45 on Sunday June 8. Bible school follows the morning service. Scott Township notes cover illness travel and visits among local residents.
Col. Matt J. Winn, veteran operator of Churchill Downs and Chicago tracks, says no horse ever showed a cyclonic burst of speed like Whirlaway. The piece notes Americas petroleum production totaling 1,668,571,000 barrels versus 482,901,000 for the rest of the world and hints it will tell the story in the long run.
Gov James calls for a full senate inquiry into Sen Anthony Cavalcante's claim that the bill expanding truck weight was fueled by bribery and cash payments. He orders a transcript of Cavalcante's speech and asks the attorney general for help in uncovering the facts.
Benjamin Gitlow, former communist leader, testified before the Rapp-Ca855rt committee detailing Moscow orders to infiltrate U S defense efforts. He said party members should join armed services, attack Britain, and push isolationism while indoctrinating youth and maintaining underground networks.
Ellwood City Forge Company will start building a 200 by 85 foot addition to the machine shop to boost output by 100 percent in response to defense orders for diesel engine crank shafts. The project, to be steel framed and fireproof, is set for completion by September 15.
Ellwood City clubs met at homes and out of town on Wednesday. Our Bridge Club saw Mrs. J. L. Goodwill win first with Mrs. Robert McCabe second and the travel prize going to Mrs. Goodwill. The W I N club hosted dinner and cards with Mrs. Don Bauder taking first. The L W L club served a tureen dinner and two tables of 500 crowned prizes for Mrs. Iva Rudge and Mrs. Violet Weyman.
Ellwood City Junior Women's Club schedules a picnic at Ewing Park for 6:00 p m on Thursday June 12. Dinner and entertainment are planned with the Social Committee chaired by Mrs Ted Wallace supervising the arrangements.
During Mrs. Fay Cowan’s temporary absence Ellwood City reporter Jack Hough will take news items for the Ellwood section. Items may be left at the Ellwood City News company on Lawrence Avenue or by phone at Ellwood City 470.
Miss Mary Catherine Long and Emerson White married in a Castlewood ceremony on a Wednesday afternoon at 2 30. Rev Grey officiated at the home wedding with two songs by Mrs Dale Curry and piano by Margaret Long. The couple, graduates of local high schools, left for a southern honeymoon. he works for National Tube.
The First Presbyterian Church session led by Mr C A Paul discussed Children’s Day exercises for June 8 and the annual Sunday School Picnic set for June 18. They also considered sending youths to Valloy camps and to Camp Konasataka, an interdenominational camp.
Police report a Pontiac coach with license 72574 belonging to Louis Beatrice 924 South Second Street was stolen at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday while he was calling on Brown's Hill. It had not been recovered. The Ellwood City Hospital admitted three patients and discharged three on Wednesday with two births recorded, including Ottaviani and Granville families.
Miss Dorothy Wilson and Charles Anderson wed in a quiet single ring ceremony at the bride's Knox home. Rev. Robert Bell officiated. attendants were Gladys Keicholtz and Lester Foreman. The couple plans a brief honeymoon and will reside on Sixth Street after returning. Both graduates of local high school. Anderson works for National Tube.
Rt Rev John Co Ward will visit St Luke's Episcopal Church Ewing Park on Trinity Sunday June 8. He will celebrate Holy Communion at 11:15 p m and preach. Rev Charles J Burton will assist and lead a post service meeting. Music will be by Str Andrew's New Castle choir. Burton observes 18th deacon anniversary and priesthood advancement on Trinity Sunday.
The Harlansburg 1-H Club held its first season meeting led by Mrs. Julia Taylor at Luella Peebles home with 12 members present. Officers elected include Helen Burnside president Dorothy Shaw vice president Marie Book secretary Jane Brown game leader Dorothy Kildoo song leader and news reporter Joan Ewing. The next meeting is set for June 11 at 1 30 PM with Esther McCullough.
Ellwood City announces all city playgrounds will open Monday at 9 am. Supervisors meet Saturday at 10 am with Playground Director Denny Schill to plan summer activities. Playgrounds will be at Ewing Park North Side West End Fullmer Field and Shelby. Tennis court permits start Monday at Ewing Park refreshment stand with under 17s limited to 4 pm on weekdays, adults daytime workers prioritized. Shelby courts near Shelby playground to be reconditioned with Shelby Social Club and NYA labor help.
Moose Women hosted a benefit bridge at the home of Mr James Wallis Hazen Ave Elwood City on Tuesday evening. Four tables played 500 with prizes won by Mrs Thelma Yoho first Mrs Mabel McElwain second and the travel award to Mrs Ilona Toth. Cleveland Ohio guest Mrs Eva Groover attended. Anauen refreshments served by Mrs Thelma Yoho and Mrs Helen Toth.
Miss Miriam Johnson presents a piano recital at First Methodist Church Ellwood City on June 6 and 7. The program starts Friday at 8 00 PM with advanced pupils and continues Saturday at 2 00 PM with younger students performing.
Ellwood City June 5 Ed win Bartel 31 of 229 Glenn Avenue is hospitalized with injuries from a collision at Fourth street and Fountain avenue about 11 this morning He rode a motorcycle and collided with an auto driven by Mrs Howard Stroup 607 Franklin Avenue He suffered a left foot fracture as his most serious injury reported
The Ellwood City Borough Council will hold its regular bi monthly meeting at the city building tonight at 7 30 p m with attendance and discussion on local matters expected.
Harrisburg June 5 The Barmaid Bill repealing the 1878 provision prohibiting women in places selling intoxicants was prepared for initial Senate consideration. The measure passed the House 138 to 54 after committee reporting.
Betty Kiempa of New York, heir in the alleged enslavement of Mrs. Leah Rubin whom she served as a maid, changes her plea from not guilty to guilty of second degree murder.
The young women of the church gathered at Evalyn Morrison's home on Tuesday evening to honor Mrs. Harry McClaskey. Guests received gifts for her new home after a social evening and games. A lunch was served to 18 attendees.
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