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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
2
Martin Loughlin stated he is willing to sell his Jeff Street and Winter Avenue property for 1500 including house and lot. He notes Winter avenue will reduce his lot to a narrow 81 2 by 166 feet and invites the city to buy. price valid for 30 days.
After a speakeasy dispute in Wampum a man was shot. Four men, including Kinda, were held in the village jail along with a wounded witness Mike Topich. Authorities questioned Kinda who denied involvement while claiming self defense for his wife. Police found five beer cases at the home and questioned alcohol activity as part of the case.
In a sermon linked to Isaiah 40 31 the speaker argues for pride and solidarity among Black residents of New Castle. He compares historical captivities and calls for patience and faith, urging ministers to comfort a troubled community and emphasize shared news and concerns.
The wounded man Topich identifies Kinda as the shooter saying he saw him with a revolver. Topich states three shots were fired and the weapon was similar to the one shown. Authorities have searched premises but found no gun. Kinda, about 42, is described as a quarry worker with alleged alcohol involvement. Hearings are pending before Squire McCready of Wampum.
The text recalls January 1, 1863, Lincoln’s emancipation, praising freedom for Black Americans and urging steady courage to confront justice and brotherhood. It likens Black uplift to providence and forecasts a second emancipation within fifty years, advancing equality and a end to social degradation and discrimination.
Various Bible classes and church meetings are listed with dates and hosts. Fear Not class meets at Mrs Pattison’s Brooklyn Ave home at 7:45 PM. Chamberlain class on Harri son St. 833 next Friday at 7:30. Laura Young class at Mrs Dunwoody’s Maryland Ave Tuesday 2:30 PM. A O McFadden class June 8 at 8 PM at Mrs Alford’s East Washington. United Workers class with Mrs Waggoner on Vine St at 7:30. Y M C A Sunday school lessons tonight 8 PM James Martin June 13 and James Muffley June 20. Ucalite class with Mrs Foulke Tuesday 7:45 at Mrs Flemming’s 320 East Wallace Ave reception for Laura Young class. Smithfield Street class at Meclver home West Washington St Tuesday 7:45 Rev. Womer teacher.
A meeting of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Reading Circle will be held at the home of Mrs. Ida Hull on Harrison Street this evening.
Miss Clara B. Mays of Indianapolis renowned singer and elocutionist will give an entertainment at St Luke's A M E Zion Church on Friday evening June 11. The program features musical selections and spoken pieces by the performer noted for talent and stage presence. Church organizers urge attendance to enjoy a varied program in a community event.
The Elcayia club meeting planned for Tuesday with Mrs. Del la Hoover of West Washington Street is postponed for two weeks due to a death.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Methodist church has postponed their June 10 picnic to June 24.
Mrs Henry H Ringer of Dewey Avenue will entertain the N L U club on Wednesday evening in a social gathering at her home.
The Etude club meeting planned for this week has been moved to the second Friday of July. Members should adjust plans accordingly and attend at the rescheduled time.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Turner of 920 Maryland avenue will entertain the S. O. S. Sixteeners on Thursday evening.
The Y. L. T. society meeting with Miss Helen Hoyland of Pollock Avenue was postponed for one week due to the death of her grandfather W. A. Hoyland.
Social notes list numerous visits and travels with many residents visiting locations such as Warren Beaver Falls Mars and New Castle. Birth announcements report new daughters for the Davis Kirkpatrick and Snow households. Several ill or recovering individuals are noted along with residents traveling to Los Angeles Warren Pittsburgh and Renfrew for visits.
Mrs Mary Woods and family visited Pittsburg on Sunday with her daughter and other relatives. Miss Thelma Dicks returned to Slippery Rock after a weekend at Eastbrook home. Frances Hill Bernice Douglass visit Fred Charles family in Woodlawn. C 8 Miller visits Maryland Ave relatives in this city. William H Brady and son Francis return from visit to Mrs Jane Brady and relatives.
The meeting of Section 2 of the First Christian church will be held Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. W. E. Calderwood at 935 Huron Avenue.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society meets Thursday at the usual hour. Baptism of children will be part of next Sunday's morning Children's Day services. The Ladies' Aid society convenes Wednesday. Child participants rehearse for Children's Day on Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday at 2 30 PM.
The Home Guards of America district convention will meet at the K P hall in the city building on Wednesday at 1 p m. An evening session will initiate candidates and elect officers while all members are welcome.
The Women s Home Missionary society of the Epworth M E church meets Thursday at 2 30 PM in Mrs J H Moore s Bartram Avenue home for the season closing session.
Miss Ethel Douglas of 713 Emerson avenue will entertain the OU girls on Thursday evening.
The Teachers and Officers Association of St. John's Lutheran Church will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the church for a regular gathering.
The Woman's Guild of Trinity church will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 in the guild room. A social hour with refreshments follows the brief business session. All members are urged to attend.
The Shallenberger household in Wampum Pa observed Mrs A F Shallenberger birthday with a family dinner at 1 pm and a quiet day. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Gwin and children Lloyd Guy Ethel and Kenneth, Mr and Mrs Charles Gwin and daughter Marjorie of Moravia, Gus Grinnen and children Velma and Earl, Frances Shallenberger of Hubbard, Mr and Mrs Charles Shallenberger and children Ruth and William, and Mr and Mrs J H Fury and children Harry and Hester.
William McMillin returns home from Pennsylvania State College. Mrs. Bert Guy and family host visitors in Brooklyn Heights. Mrs. Ed Garvin and son Allen visit the Allen home in New Castle. Nellie Guy visits her parents in Beaver Falls. Lawrence Overlander and family visit Homewood. Harry McKee and daughter Thelma visit the Conner home in New Castle.
The board of Managers of the YWCA will meet Tuesday afternoon to effect re organization. This is the first meeting with the newly elected board members. The Bible class taught by Rev Nesbitt has suspended sessions for the summer.
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