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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

30

Power Company Wins Hughes Award at Edison Institute

At the Edison Electric Institute in Atlantic City the Pennsylvania Power Company won third prize in the Hughes Award contest. The award includes 200 dollars and a certificate presented by George A. Hughes, known as the father of the electric range. L. B. Round accepted on behalf of the company and praised progress in electric ranges since the domestic range was introduced 30 years ago.

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

Expert Life-Savers To Tutor Swimmers

William Winter of the YMCA announced eight qualified life-saving examiners who will assist in the free Learn to Swim campaign at the Y starting Monday June 10. Instructors include John Fraser Harold Dickson Harold O’Brien Bill Dundo Bob Brest Willis Foster Stan Witherspoon and Newt Campbell. Additional instructors will be named. Beginners group plans are set with one requirement a coupon from The News.

William Winter Y. M. C. A. Today John Fraser Harold Dickson Harold O’brien Bill Dundo Bob Brest Willis Foster Stan Witherspoon Newt Campbell

City Slugger Fines Speeders at Ten Dollars

City police chief Marion J. Young announced a ten dollar fine for speeding and ordered cruiser operators and foot patrols to crackdown citywide. Mayor Mayne supported the fine, citing a recently arrested unemployed driver who sped. Pilots at New Castle airport warn two to three trees near the lower runway end by Route 422 pose landing hazards after a near-collision Tuesday.

Marion J. Young Young Mayne New Castle

Court Of Awards For Scout Troop 15 At June Program

Scout Troop 15 held a June awards ceremony at Arthur McGill School to honor mothers and guests. Helen Mac Lean directed with help from Catherine Weinschenk and Mrs T W Hastings gaders. Helene Edgar, a Golden Eaglet, received a white purse. Various girls earned Tenderfoot to Silver badges, architecture, games, reader, hostess, photography, and attendance pins plus scribe and housekeeper distinctions.

Girl Scouts of Troop 15 Arthur McGill Catherine Weinschenk T. W. Hastings Gaders Helen MacLean Helene Edgar Miss Edgar Connie Miller Jean Kelley Jane Kerr Alys McGrath Jean Evans Edys McGrath Margaret Sanders Kathryn Raidy Donna Parris Janet Everett Shirley Cook Betty Blewitt Isabel Braham Mary Lou Edgar Betty Merritt Phyliss Double Joan Leivo Dorothy McFeaters Winfred Shaffer Bobbie Jean Wilson Hostess Foods Aye McGrath

Democrats Will Meet On June 15

Democratic county committeemen will select their chairman and officers at a biennial meeting Saturday afternoon June 15 in the court house. Chairman John B. Shaw will preside. Funeral services are being held this afternoon in Youngstown for Mrs Mamie Hood Merriman aged 69 widow of Oscar Merriman who died at 612 Lakewood avenue Youngstown after a stroke She moved from New Castle in 1903 and is survived by a son Harold of McDonald and several daughters, grandchildren, sisters and a brother.

Democratic County Court House John B. Shaw New Castle Youngstown Mamie Hood Merriman Oscar Merrimen Lakewood Avenue Merriman Harold McDonald Frank Harris J. C. Jackson Englewood Colo Gladys Owens Emhyl Merriman

Social Notes From Pulaski and Nearby Towns

Mrs Emma Stiver visits Warren Ohio while others travel to North Liberty New Castle Sharon Monaco and Kane for gatherings Rev Earl Jay Jennings and daughter Gayle visit Coopers town Miss Marjorie Lestetter suffers illness relatives attend Alva Michael funeral with Michael family members present

Emma Stiver Warren, O A. W. Graham North Liberty Laura Wilson Monaco J. F. Myers Kenneth New Castle M. Bobby Sharon John Wherry Lee Jackson Harry L. Thomas Pittsburgh W. S. Wilson New Wilmington Charles Simpson Roy C. Bilger Kenneth Harry New Bedford Earl Jay Jennings Gayle Cooperstown Marjorie Lestetter Leon Wetmar W. J. McCallister Frank Smith Raymond Ruffing Edward Keller New Bed Kane R. C. Boyd Poole Detroit C. C. Boyd Paul McClenahan James Criss Dormont Alva Michael Russell Michael H. W. Michael Charles Michael

North Beaver Hostesses Honor Bride Elect Alberta Wallace

Ruth and Mary Gilchrist hosted the Queen Esther Sunday school class with a social evening. A yellow umbrella with an electric clock under it was presented to Miss Alberta Wallace, bride elect of Mr. McConnell of North Beaver, before a dainty lunch.

Ruth Mary Gilchrist Queen Esther Alberta Wallace McConnell North Beaver

North Beaver Notes Weekend Visits Gather in Region

Miss Ella Clark attended a relative funeral in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Dora Paden of New York visits sister Della Paden. Mrs. Jennie Crook of Youngstown visits with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harman. Mr. and Mrs. James Hanna and daughter of New Castle visit E. O. Reed. Mrs. George McKinney of Bradford returns home after weekend here. Margarette Smith and Lylabelle Gillette of New Castle spend weekend with their hosts. Mr. and Mrs Sleath McAnlis and children of Barberton visit the latter’s parents. Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Moore and son of Beaver spend Sunday with the former’s parents.

North Beaver Ella Clark Pittsburgh Dora Paden New York Della Paden Jennie Crook Youngston Robert Harman James Hanna New Castle E. O. Reed George McKinney Bradford Margarette Smith Lylabelle Gillettee Sleath McAnlis Barberton Lawrence Moore Beaver

Real Estate Transfers and June Grand Jury Proceedings

Realty transfers list multiple property moves including Alex F Plonka to George Shel logg in Second Ward for 500 and Peoples Pittsburgh Trust to Joseph Jakiella in Shenango two for 2500. The June grand jury completed work noting true bills. cases include Swager robbery and larceny, Morals charges, illegal voting, min ors in licensed venues, liquor sales to minors, and a lottery setup with several prosecutors named. A will case about Thomas Stone lacking a signed original proceeds.

Court House Commonwealth Harry S. Swager Elizabeth Moskal Paul Miller Sue Semansky

Porter will probate case hinges on missing will

The session notes judge William E. Porter are referenced after his death with the original will not located. Legal action may proceed to determine estate disposition and potential heirs amid unresolved testamentary documents.

William E. Porter

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