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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

10

Round Accepts Hughes Award at Edison Electric Institute

At Atlantic City the Pennsylvania Power Company received third prize in the Hughes Award for 4200 and a certificate. George A. Hughes donated the three prizes to electric utilities for outstanding cookery promotions. L. B. Round accepted on behalf of the company and praised improvements in electric ranges since the domestic range’s launch 30 years ago. NUY IN NEW CASTLE-

Edison Electric Institute Atlantic City Pennsylvania Power Company Hughes George A. Hughes Edison General Electric Appliance Company of Chicago L. B. Round Round

Expert Life-Savers To Tutor Swimmers

Physical Director William Winter of the YMCA announced eight qualified life-saving examiners who will assist in the free Learn-to-Swim campaign starting Monday June 16. Instructors include John Fraser Harald Dickson Harold O'Brien Bill Dundho Bob Brest Willis Foster Stan Witherspoon Newt Campbell. Additional instructors will be named soon as preparations for a large beginners group proceed. Boys must clip a coupon from The News to enroll or submit.

William Winter John Fraser Harald “Dickson Harold O'Brien Bill Dun‘dho Bob Brest Willis Foster Stan “Witherspoon Newt Campbell

Speeding Fines Enforced In City Hall Area

City officials announce a $10 fine for speeding and dispatch cruiser and foot patrols to curb speeding citywide. Police chief Marion J. Young cites a recent arrest of an unemployed driver. Mayor Mayne supports fining speeders. action authorized by the chief.

Marion J. Young Young Mayne

Democrats to Convene June 15 for County Committee Officers

Democratic county committeemen will choose their chairman and officers Saturday afternoon June 15 at the courthouse. Chairman John B. Shaw will preside over the biennial meeting.

Democratic County Court House John B. Shaw New Castle

Funeral services today for former resident Mamie Hood Merriman

Funeral services are being conducted this afternoon in Youngstown for Mrs. Mamie Hood Merriman, 69, widow of Oscar Merriman, who died Tuesday morning after a stroke at 612 Lakewood Avenue. She came to Youngstown from New Castle in 1903 and leaves a son, Harold of McDonald, daughters Mrs. Frank Harris of Youngstown, Mrs. J. G. Jackson of Englewood Colorado, Mrs. Gladys Owens, Ethyl Merriman, and Audrey, all of Youngstown, Mrs. Floyd Brunton of Niles, nine grandchildren, two sisters, and a brother.

Youngstown Mamie Hood Merriman Oscar Merrimen Lakewood Avenue Merriman New Castle Harold McDonald Frank Harris J. G. Jackson Englewood Colo Gladys Owens Ethyl Merriman Audrey Floyd Brunton Niles

Scout Troop Court Of Awards At Arthur McGill School

Scout Troop 15 held a June court of awards in the Arthur McGill school building to honor mothers and guests with a packed program. Helene Edgar received a white purse for pageant help. Golden Eagles member Miss Edgar also belongs to Senior Troop II. Awards included Tenderfoot and Second Class badges for several girls, with architecture, games, hostess, photography, and silver attendance pins among the recognitions.

Girl Scouts of Troop 15 Arthur McGill Catherine Weinschenk W. Hastings Gaders Helen MacLean Helene Edgar Edgar Connie Miller Jean Kelley Jane Kerr Alys McGrath Jean Evans Edys McGrath Margaret Sanders Kathryn Baldy Donna Parris Janet Everett Shirley Cook Betty Blewitt Isabel Braham Mary Lou Edgar Betty Merritt Phylis Double Joan Lelyo Dorothy McFeaters Winfred Shaffer Bobbie Jean Wilson Aly’ McGrath

Residents mingle across towns in Warren and surrounding areas

PULASKI residents visit Warren Ohio and North Liberty along with guests from Sharon New Castle and Monaca. Local households host trips to Kane New Wilmington and Detroit, with several calls and visits noted among friends and relatives including illnesses and a death in New Castle.

Emma Stiver Warren, O A. W. Graham North Liberty Laura Wilson Monaco J. F. Myers and Son Kenneth New Castle M. Bobby Sharon John Wherry Lee Jackson Cooperstown Marjorie Lestetter Leon Wetmar W. J. McCallister Frank Smith Monaca Raymond Ruffing Edward Keller New Bengerd Kane R. C. Boyd Poole Detroit C. GC. Boyd Paul McClenahan James Criss Dormont Alva Michael Russell Michael W. Michael Charles Michael

North Beaver class party honors Alberta Wallace bride elect

Ruth and Mary Gilchrist hosted the Queen Esther Sunday school class party with a yellow umbrella gift and an electric clock for Alberta Wallace who will marry Mr. McConnell of North Beaver. A dainty lunch followed. Local notes mention Elia Clark at a Pittsburgh funeral and visits from Dora Paden, Jennie Grook, the Hanna family, and other relatives.

Ruth Mary Gilchrist Queen Esther Alberta Wallace McConnell North Beaver Elia Clark Pittsburgh Dora Paden New York Della Paden Jennie Grook Youngstown Robert Harman James Hanna New Castle E. O. Reed George McKinney Bradford Margarette Smith Lulabelle Gillettee Sleath McAnlis Barberton Lawrence Moore Beaver

Court House Hill Realty Transfers and June Grand Jury

Realty transfers list Alex F Plonko to George Shel sog and others with small sums. The June grand jury finished work, with true bills declared on several cases including robbery, larceny, and fraud. Prosecutions named include Moskal Hana Welsh Semansky and Pelzer with various charges. Also notes about a will probate dispute and miscellaneous local items.

Court House Commonwealth Harry I Snooger Asssaul Elizabeth Moskal Paul Miller Sue Semansky

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