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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
10
Ellwood High finished fourth with 12 points at the Junior AAU meet in Geneva. Andy Lasky led New Castle High to victory with 21 points, while Ellwood’s Ralph Strauss and Ruben placed in hurdles and distances but the team lacked Welsh and Paul to boost scores.
Over 150 relatives and friends gathered at George and Georgee McQuiston home for the 40th annual reunion on June 4. A noon picnic, outdoor games, and a string quartet marked the day. officers were elected for the coming year, with plans for the 1933 gathering at Peter Tillin’s home in Wampum.
Announcement from the U P Church in Ellwood City says the Ladies Aid Society has postponed its meeting for one week due to the Sunday school convention. The Hannah P MacDon aid class meets Thursday in the Junior rooms and the A W class on Friday.
Ellwood City notes the Knights and Dames of Malta and families preparing to attend a Beaver Falls celebration hosted by William McKinley Commandery No. 311 on Tuesday June 7 in the I O O F hall on Sixteenth Street. Harry V. Kirker of the commandery has been elected Grand Captain General of Pennsylvania. An elaborate program is planned.
Judge R L Hildebrand denied Fred Innocenti a new trial after his conviction at quarter sessions for driving a horse drawn vehicle while intoxicated. Witness H J Jenkins testified he swerved on Ellwood Portersville road after encountering a wagon without lights driven by Innocenti, who denied intoxication at trial.
Ellwood City June 6 Mrs H E McClymonds welcomed B Y F Club members at her Second street home. Roses and spring flowers decorated the rooms as two card tables were in use. First and second scores went to Mrs D A Evans and Mrs Walter Jackson. A luncheon was served by the hostess with Mrs Evans assisting. The next meeting will be at Mrs Eva Vosler’s Crescent avenue home in two weeks.
The Franklin township school board holds its regular monthly meeting this evening at the North Star school to decide teaching staff and determine the tax millage. The township road supervisors also meet there. North Sewickley township school board meets at Locust Grove school to select teachers for its schools.
The community calendar lists a full day Missionary Society at the church with Mrs Morrison Newton in charge of devotions. Prayer meeting at Mrs Tille Young's home in Energy Stop followed by Children’s Day practice at 2 pm on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Happy Hour Class Thursday at Mrs Ely Yoho’s home in Wilson Stop. Children’s Day program scheduled for Sunday.
In Wurtemburg U on June 6 Chil dren's Day practice is at 6 30 p m and Vacation Bible School begins at 9 a m. Mary Braedon Circle meets at Mrs Kirk's home with Frances Kirk as leader. Y P C U executive committee gathers at Jerry Workley's home. Saturday features a Young People's convention in New Castle and a Children’s Day program is planned.
The church invites the Worker's class meeting on Thursday at Mrs Earl Turner's Beaver Falls road home. A Father and Sons banquet is planned for Saturday at 6 PM with Rev Johnstone of Central Christian Church New Castle as leader.
The M. E. Church in Ellwood City lists events this week. Friendship Circle meets tonight at Mrs. Paul Powell’s home in Ewing Park. Missionary Society gathers Tuesday at Mrs. J. S. Porter’s Fifth Street home. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday at the church.
June 6 note announces Laura M. Smith missionary visit postponed for one week. Welcome Bible Class planned for Wednesday at 6 p.m. Children’s Day program scheduled for next Sunday.
Wayne Township school board met at Sliperry Rock clubhouse on Saturday evening. The 30 mill tax plus 5 per capita tax reduces last year’s rate by five mills. The township notes good finances with old bills paid after securing state appropriation. Tuition to Ellwood City high is unsettled due to defunct Citizens Bank funds, but will be settled once paid. Agreements send Burnstown pupils to Ellwood City at lower tuition. About 85 pupils expected. 29 passed high school entrance exams bringing total to 80 next year. Tuition at 12.50 monthly per student would total about 9,000 for the year.
Elwood City hosts Mr and Mrs Ford Kauffman who invited many guests to an evening of 500 at three tables plus round and square dancing. A luncheon followed hosted by the hostess and sister Mrs James Gogley. Guests included Pearl Young Charlotte Kauffman Faye Gallaher Grace Kiesling and others.
Mrs H E McClymonds and Mrs Tad Young were Pittsburgh shoppers last Friday. Mrs Helen Wilson and daughter Agnes and Miss Catherine Wilson were Beaver visitors last Friday. Howard McClosky Chester Wallace Oscar Baer and Ben Chambers left by motor Saturday for points west. Miss Myrna Chambers was a New Castle visitor Saturday. Mrs Donald Jones of the Pittsburgh Circle has concluded a visit at the home of relatives at East Liverpool. Mrs A C Hollerman of Ellport is confined to her home by illness. Wayne Kirkpatrick of Bridge street is spending several days with friends in Cleveland. W A Hennon of Pittsburgh was a business caller at this city Saturday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Williams of Los Angeles, who have been visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Eric Henry of Knox for several days, are now guests of friends at New Brighton. Miss Vida Miller of North Sewickley has gone to Conneaut Lake where she will spend several weeks at the Miller cottage there. Miss Anna Haddock of Fifth street is confined to her home by illness.
Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 8 at Henderson Cunningham home on New Castle road. Missionary Society conducts church activities all day Thursday. Sunday school convention planned at Westfield.
Ellwood City hosts the Christian churches of Western Pennsylvania for a Saturday outing at Highland Park. A full sports program from 2 to 6 p m featured games, contests, a dinner and program led by H Glen Carpenter and Rev Snodgrass. A J Howells chaired the event with Charles Leroi as attendance winner. plans made to make it an annual affair.
Mrs W G Ralston of Butler will speak at the Ellwood City Kiwanis Club in Trinity Lutheran church Tuesday evening on unemployment. She is the wife of a Butler attorney and has addressed other civic groups on the subject.
J. J. McLaughlin of Ellwood City will attend the Community Loan Managers association meeting at Cambridge Springs Pa today and has been requested to speak at the affair.
Over the weekend admitted James McGuire of Hoysdale and Charles Conrad of Third street. Discharged Mrs. Charles Eiholtz and Boyd Lawther of Fountain avenue.
Church council convenes at 8 PM this evening and sets Thursday for a final rehear sal for Children’s Day planned next Sunday. All are urged to be present.
Miss Virginia Brooks leaves Wampum for Johnson City Tennessee to spend summer with grandmother Mrs. Miller and father Hubert Brooks. She travels with her mother and others who will visit Washington DC friends. Chil dren's Day programs advance with Wampum program set for 11 30 Sunday morning June 12 and Newport program planned for evening. Mrs Will H Fenton taken to Jameson Memorial hospital for exam and observation.
Twenty some Girl Scout Leaders and council members from New Castle including scout director Miss Nance Pugh will meet at the YMCA Tuesday at 5 15 PM and travel to Pittsburgh. There they will be dinner guests of Mrs Pauline Gilkey Gregg, a former New Castle resident linked to Girl Scouts.
At the city Y M C A hall a crowd of 450 youths gathered for the annual Learn to Swim program. Physical Director Henry T. MacNichols led registration and planned free summer instruction with a dozen lifeguard helpers. By afternoon the pool was to begin receiving beginners and classes were to be organized that day.
For the first time in county history women outnumbered men on the grand jury called for service this week. The panel included 14 women and 10 men with one man F. H. Kennedy of North Beaver and one woman Sarah Booker of Shenango requesting excusal. Edwin C. Wilson of the second ward was named foreman after Judge R L Hildebrand spoke to the panel in courtroom No. 2. About nine ty cases will be presented by District Attorney John Powers, most involving breaking and entering robbery aggravated assault and battery and liquor law violations.
Knights of Columbus St. Marys No. 512 held a ceremonious ritual in the auditorium of St. Marys church North Beaver and West North streets with Grand Knight Thomas Flanigan and leaders in attendance. Leo McMullen District 18 deputy Pittsburg gave the principal oration as Boyle Life Member Stephen J Boyle received honorary life membership.
A longstanding council member with over 25 years in service received recognition along with six others for activity in the order. The honored group included William Marso Michael Morrisey Joseph Hannon Arch McCaughan Frank Steckle and J L Again. A M ONeil was absent but to be honored later. The program featured a vocal solo by Thomas Cunningham with Frank Gribben at the organ and J J Maher presenting the badges.
Westminster Alumni elected S. E. Calhoun to another year as president and elected W. D. Gamble as vice president. Zella Robbins became secretary and Elizabeth McBane treasurer. E. B. Reed named Alumni representative on the Board of Trustees. Directors include Laura Bell Turner and others as the Commencement Week dinner drew about four hundred attendees.
After the meeting, alumni adjourned to the west campus where the memorial to Dr. Robert Gray Ferguson was unveiled.
Thomas Boyle, recently elected manager, arrived Sunday evening to assume duties at The Castleton. He brings extensive hotel experience including Shenango and Carver Houses and has worked with Mercer County Bar Association. Boyle pledges rapid orientation and aims to elevate service at the Castleton.
W. L. Parker a Met Life agent for 22 years was honored at a testimonial dinner by officials and local staff at a North Mill Street home on Saturday eve. A South Mill Street resident he entered Met Life service on May 8 1908 and now retires on pension to enjoy a well earned rest.
A man who gave the name Budger Maloney and claimed Youngstown as residence was arrested after visiting the Anderson White Tar and Prater restaurants in the seventh ward and insisting on inspecting gas pipes and tanks. Officer Cooper captured him. he carried tools and papers and was discharged by the mayor after it appeared he had relatives in town and no harm was intended.
Members of the Eastern Star Club of Koppel and their husbands were entertained at Mrs Kaare Asper's home with Mrs Alf Asper as assistant hostess. The resignation of club president Mrs Alf Asper was accepted as the Aspre couple plan to move to Butler.
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