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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
7
An ornate advertisement from a Chicago florist warns business men to beware and not forgive, touting Lifebuoy soap as a purifier for daily baths. The copy claims Lifebuoy keeps users dainty, fresh, and immaculate, boasting milder formula and beauty benefits for skin and complexions.
Roberta Semple, daughter of Aimee Semple McPherson, enters business as manager of an apartment house near the Angelus Temple in Los Angeles. The News by Mail lists one year subscription at five dollars. A recipe note offers a heart shaped topping and fashion color tips.
The Lawrence County Sabbath School Association hosts its 100th convention at Highland United Presbyterian New Castle on June 9 and 10. Activities include morning praise services, parental training talks, Christian education reports, and lectures by Rev. J C Fulton Rev J G Bingham Rev R E Douglass Rev A M Stevenson Dr R F Galbreath Rev A E Driggers and others with banquets and demonstrations.
In Little Beaver and Ne shannock townships rulings on desertion and support proceed under new procedures to keep records clear. County Welfare Officer E Q Reed and Probation Officer Jack Dunlap join State Emergency Relief officials to address non residents seeking aid with fraudulent affidavits. Three prosecutions were made in three months as officials plan tighter cooperation to curb transient claims. The American Incest company petition seeks a writ related to dock workers.
A sensational ad promises a free copy of a book claiming humorless cures for an ailment linked to acid. It urges readers to mail to The Py Cleanrmater in Hallawell, Al, to obtain the free manuscript without needing an agent.
Members of the Calvary Presbyterian church hold a monthly social at the home of Mrs. Clarence Johnston with Mrs. L. R. Houk as co host. teachers of the Sunday school meet at G. B. Lawrence’s home. Loyal Ladies reorganize church groups. RE W class to meet at Eleonora Shaffer’s home. Rev. R. J. Fredericks and Evelyn return from Binghamton exercises. local families visit and host, including Debates and gifts for David Dean. Doctor C F Flannery arranged the 68th annual meeting of the Nations Ferentic Medical Association in Asheville June 21 23 with many PA physicians expected.
Police responded to a complaint on Canyon Street last night where a craps game was underway in the street. No injuries or stress were reported. The News By Mall, One Year, $5.00.
The Harbor column records numerous visits and family gatherings across Pittsburgh, Barnesboro, Ahquippa, Newcastle, Princeton, Warren, New Bedford, New Castle, and Valank. People like Marjorie Smith, Maria Gasper, Fred Shoppe, and the Bartleys frequent friends and relatives, with attendances at funerals in Winthrop, and multiple exchanges of hospitality noted throughout the week.
Miss Sara Bingham and a party from Washington township travel to Washington D C for a sightseeing trip. Ray Wilson returns from Penn State College with his brother Stanley for summer with their mother Mrs Helen Wilson. Bible school begins June 7 at 8 am in the Presbyterian basement with sessions Tuesday to Thursday. Melvin Caplan, Mrs Branon, Mrs C L Rev Alfred Bunny and son Jack, and others make various returns from Atlantic City Flushing and Kittanning.
The Volant Ladies Aid meets at the Methonist church on Friday night June 10. An official board meeting of the Methodist parish occurred Wednesday evening June 1. Various local residents and visitors are noted, including graduates, family visits, and funeral services for John E Caldwell at New Castle on Sunday.
A compilation of Pulaski notes records family dinners and visits. Rev Romar and family hosted Decoration Day guests including Rev John Banks, Mr and Mrs Dean Wallace, Mr and Mrs James Block, and Amelia Hilger. Various local residents in East Street New Castle and Erie areas were mentioned visiting, dining, or attending the Rainbow assembly.
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