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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
38
Ellwood City residents with bobbed hair adapt to weather as many women embrace the King Tut look while seeking easy fixes. Groups gather on corners discussing styling and plans to curl hair when sunshine returns, noting age and fashion trends in this provincial column.
Hazel Rodgers daughter of Mrs Ida Rodgers of Line avenue will marry James Workman formerly of Oklahoma this afternoon at five o'clock. Rev W M Drew uncle of the bridegroom will perform the ceremony at the bride's home decorated with roses. Attendants Mabel Drew and Leonard Uber. After dinner the couple will go to Cleveland for several days and will make their future home in Ellwood City.
Three men atop coal wagons watch the corner of Pittsburgh circle and Spring avenue on a Tuesday afternoon. Five boys roam town while Matt disapproves of a bath. A man stares at two girls across Spring avenue and misses his step. A boy carries a shoe box with holes holding chicks down Fifth street.
Miss Bessie Runyan and Miss Ada Belle Cochran were conferred the A B degrees at Geneva College during extension work commencement. Runyan, an Ellwood teacher, has attended summer schools at Pittsburgh University Columbus University New York Grove City and Geneva. She was the sole Ellwood graduate admitted to the G G G club, with ten chosen from the class.
Mrs Emma M Bradley wife of the late Dr Bradley of Fourth street has completed a four year course in oestaphy at Kirksville Missouri earning a D D degree She now visits Dr Patterson on Fourth street before leaving for Kansas to practice osteopathy
Ladies of the G A R will hold a regular business meeting in the lodge rooms on Fourth street Friday at 2 30 PM. All members with unreturned benefit movie tickets or money owed are urged to bring and return them at this time. The man who keeps his chin up elevates his mind.
Miss Edna Orr wed Box Fike of Leesburgh at the bride's home in Leesburg. Attendants were Miss Bessie Tait and Ralph Herge of Fourth Ward. Rev W T McCandless officiated at the Bell Memorial church, followed by a dinner hosted by Mrs M M Tait on Line Avenue Ellwood.
Miss Kate Murphy of Thirteenth street entertained twelve Fancywork Club members at her home last evening. Roses and garden flowers decorated the room and refreshments followed at a late hour. Hostess assisted by Mrs. M. B. Poulton, Mrs. J. L. Ried and Mrs. William Fornaught. Special guests included Miss Rachel Hamilton and Miss Nora Sullivan from New Castle.
All city congregations invited to attend the Knights of Pythias memorial service at 3 o clock Sunday in the Liberty theatre. A notable program is being arranged for the event.
Funeral services for Mrs. Adeline Palm of Frisco were held yesterday from her home, with a large gathering of friends and relatives in attendance. Interment followed at Locust Grove cemetery.
Multiple entries list residents from Wayne Avenue Line Avenue and surrounding areas visiting relatives in McKeesport Pittsburgh Harrisburg and Slippery Rock. Moves include Charles Rodgers leaving Wayne Avenue for Ewing Park. Several figures travel for business or leisure to New Castle Beaver Falls Ellwood Slippery Rock and Geneva College events.
A well known authority warns that nine of ten stomach troubles stem from chronic acid stomach and burning hydrochloric acid can rise rapidly. The remedy favors Bisurated Magnesia after meals with hot water to neutralize acid and settle digestion, noting it is safe, not a laxative, and inexpensive.
The 1923 Westminster College commencement was held at the United Presbyterian church with speeches by Rev. R G Ferguson and Dean James H Dunham. Mary Erminilda Scott gave the salutatory and Edith Petrie the valedictory. Degrees were conferred on 29 BA and 17 BS recipients, with several graduates noted as in absentia.
The event awarded a Bachelor of Science to some graduates along with a Bachelor of Music degree. Two Music certificates and three Diplomas in Public Speaking were granted. Dr. Wallace led the ceremony with remarks urging graduates to apply the faculty’s effort as they enter the world.
Mrs Leo Kennedy of Philadelphia reports her husband, an iron worker, recovered from chronic liver trouble, constipation, indigestion, gas, backache, headaches, and sleeplessness after using Thachers Liver and Blood Syrup. She notes improved sleep, appetite, nerves, and cheerfulness. Sold in New Castle by McKee's Kut Rate Store.
Herbert Weide of New Castle delivered a highly praised violin graduation recital at Westminster College in New Wilmington PA. He earned Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Music degrees after four years of study, performing Mendelssohn and Kreisler pieces with Dorothy Kirkbride at the piano.
Beaver Falls American Legion members befriended a man named Jimmie Flinn who had lost both legs and suffered mustard gas burns. He was en route from Walter Reed hospital to Buffalo when he vanished after leaving with train transportation arranged. he carried discharge papers in his coat. He reportedly served in the Canadian army before transferring to American forces in France and took part in 17 battles.
Ailing wife of a local banker describes years of fatigue and illness until a village druggist recommends Nuxated Iron. After two weeks she feels revitalized, with improved color and energy, and has remained healthy for three years. The ad notes Nuxated Iron is true food iron and available from druggists in the city.
A gassed veteran, coated in large blisters, recalls his service and suffering. He wore gray trousers, a brown vest, and a slouch hat the last time he was seen, using artificial legs and is believed to be slightly demented from his condition.
Mrs. Sarah Stem the installing officer of New Castle lodge will be present at the special meeting of the Pythian Sisters in their lodge rooms this evening. A large class will be initiated at this time.
Ellwood City reports on the Young Woman's Missionary Society gathering dated June 7. The item notes a local church group activity and outlines upcoming program plans and community outreach efforts.
The First Presbyterian church holds its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Gail Morrison in the Fourth ward on Monday evening June 1. The luncheon committee includes Miss Ruth Gemmil Mrs. Carl Eicholtz and Miss Edith Brown.
Martha Kraus of Seventh Street attends a one o clock luncheon and shower in Youngstown Ohio for her friend Rae Levy of Cleveland.
A compact aphorism emphasizes glory earned through conquering strong obstacles. It cites Moliere as the source of the sentiment and frames struggle as a path to achievement.
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