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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
12
The New Castle Lions Club funds the sight saving committee and mails a campaign to local teens asking for a four dollar contribution via self addressed envelopes. The fund supports glasses, eye operations, canes, and a yearly Christmas party for the blind, with 423 glasses provided and 11 major operations to date.
Chief of Police Robert D. Hanna announced enforcement against window cleaners who drain dirty water into curbs and ordered officers to stop rubbish swept into streets. Stores must contain dirt and not sweep it onto sidewalks. sweeping dust into the street is allowed. The U.S. Public Health Service offers graduate health education fellowships for American women for fall term 1944.
Georgetown Delaware June 5. The navy reports aviation machinist mate 2-c George Arthur Thenneger 21 was killed when his jeep skidded and overturned pinning him on a runway at the U S naval auxiliary air station. He was the son of Mrs Frances Thenneger of Honey Brook Pennsylvania.
Chief of police Robert D. Hanna assigns several officers in a cruiser to patrol Fast Washington Street and Highland Avenue to stop speeding. A woman was arrested last month and several others fined this month. The chief pledged no leniency.
Eye care ad promotes Lavoptik as a quick soothing remedy for inflamed sore burning itching and granulated eyelids. Claims include eye protection against dust wind and overwork with a money back guarantee after decades of success. Available at all drug stores.
The article advises securing stairs with non skid treads and lighting, avoiding loose rugs, installing handrails, and marking safe drawer partitions. It describes dent removal for rug indentations using a damp cloth a hot iron and brushing nap, plus tips for partial hardening and screw replacement in woodwork.
Lawrence county farmers should apply now to the Emergency Farm Labor Office at the Pennsylvania Power building in New Castle for summer help. Experienced men are scarce, but several boys are ready to live and work on farms. Last year over 65 boys assisted, and early notice helps farmers select the best help. Farmers needing occasional or extra help should notify the office to allow preparation.
The Lawrence county hay crop is expected to be large this year. Value depends on cutting time and curing quality with specifics for clover alfalfa and timothy. Early sun exposure and weather affect curing. windrow technique reduces dew and rainfall damage and minimizes bleaching.
The guide advises hogs need constant access to fresh water and a mineral mix of lime stone salt steamed bone meal and charcoal. Self feeders reduce labor. Remove used bedding before piglets use areas as mange mites inhabit litter. An acre of soybeans for three sows provides winter feed by letting hogs harvest standing crop.
A rainy day invites a family handyman to quick drawer repairs. When a knob loosens despite tightening the nut, add a metal washer or heavy cardboard washer between the inside of the drawer and the nut. If front mounted knobs loosen, remove and fill the en
Hollywood reports Major Clark Gable of the Army Air Forces will enter civilian life in the immediate future with recall possible. Col. Roy M. Jones announced the retirement of the screen star who aided bombing raids over Western Europe and served in the First Motion Picture Unit at Culver City California.
Greenville pledges over $20,000 to Thiel college's girls dormitory fund. The project began with $42,000 from the Livingston family but stalled due to material shortages. only the brick shell of the 85 room building is finished. The fund totals $64,579 before Greenville's gift, with $15,000 still needed to reach the college's target in the coming days.
Mercer Pa June 5 At a meeting of Mercer Post American Legion Clarence Palmer and Harvey Shaffer were elected delegates to the state convention with Howard Palmer as alternate The convention will be held in Harrisburg in August This marks the first time Mercer American Legion membership qualifies for an alternate status
Mercer Pennsylvania June 5 Miss Alice Nelsons fifth grade students awarded victory banner for purchasing the most bonds with a total of 1292 85 Miss Mable Manners room led high school sales at 718 70 The entire school total was 13378 10.
The Baptist Missionary Circle met at Mrs. Minnie McFarland’s home with twenty-one attendees. A noon tureen dinner followed by an afternoon session led by Mrs. R. G. Thomas focused on Isaiah 55. Mrs. Mabel Kneram led business and prayer, closing with Mrs. Cora Wimner. Reports asked members to write to ill Mrs. Ella Totman. Next gathering set for June 22 at Mrs. Willis Kneram’s home.
At 6 30 a m today Clark Whan a sailor in the naval armed guard fell asleep at the wheel his car struck a telephone pole near the Cambria Slag company in Moravia street. He suffered a broken nose and cuts on his right knee. William Whan his brother sustained facial and chest lacerations and Lee A Whitehouse of East Palestine received cuts and bruises. All were taken to Jameson Memorial hospital.
The part telephone employees in Pennsylvania communities have played in civilian defense will be recognized with the National Security Award the Office of Civilian Defense highest honor. The Best Telephone Company of Pennsylvania will receive the award at ceremonies in Harrisburg with Philip receiving the presentation.
Cascade Park reports show larger crowds this season than in years past. Indications point to a continued uptick in attendance as playgrounds reopen around June 9 with about 12 facilities slated to open. Rainbow Terrace operator B Jiond and all recreation features are on the job alongside Arthur Alexander, director of playgrounds.
Dr George L Zundel of Pennsylvania State College received a request for a scientific paper from Dr Lee Ling of Natking University Chenetu China. The envelope carried stamps valued at 15 Chinese dollars, equivalent to about 37 cents in U.S. money at the current exchange rate.
Wartime living conditions may spread Pin-Worms with one third of readers affected. A new treatment, P-W tablets, features gentian violet to destroy the worms and ease symptoms. doctors hail the discovery and urge prompt use at first signs.
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