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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
24
The Dr Dafoe column discusses hypertonicity in infants, explaining the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how stress can disrupt balance. It notes quintuplets with good nervous systems due to careful care and observes nervous homes often produce nervous babies.
Physical Director William Winter said eight YMCA boys will earn special certificates for excellence in swimming if they pass the final examinations of the Junior life saving course in the Y pool Tuesday June 13. Closing classes of the course will be held tonight and Thursday night at 7.
The State Department of Agriculture released a preliminary schedule listing eighty seven Pennsylvania agricultural and county fairs. Notable dates include New Castle August 22 to 25, Mercer August 8 to 10, Stoneboro August 31 to September 4, and Butler August 15 to 14.
Work began at the Liberty Street playground to relocate and rebuild horse shoe courts and to inaugurate a new washers game. Peter Cardella returns to oversee summer activities as equipment is deployed and a Liberty Street Playground sign is installed.
Mahoningtown scouts will gather Thursday evening at Madison Avenue Christian church. All boys re registering must attend and complete the process per scoutmaster Wilfred Paul.
Mrs FE W Hindsman of 401 West Cherry Street has been seriously ill but is now reported to be slightly improved after a period of illness.
In the ward district progress continues on the North Cedar Street electrical substation as brick walls near completion. The Mahoning River sees popular motor boating near the Pennsylvania railroad bridge with a local boat used by several young men moored nearby. Tennis courts at the Progressive Club and St. Margaret's Church are busy with players each afternoon and evening. Streetcar workers near completion on the Mahoning Avenue crossing replace rails to smooth the crossing.
Members of the Look-Out Bible class at Mahoning Methodist church met Tuesday evening for a tureen dinner. Committee in charge included Mrs. Ben Harlan and Mrs. L. C. Godwin. Officers elected were president Mrs. Alice McClure, vice president Mrs. Chester Johnson, secretary Mrs. Ray Horseman, treasurer Mrs. John Conn. Plans were made for the class to continue activities.
A community gathering is planned for Tuesday August 1 with Mrs John Conn serving as picnic committee chair. The notice lists her as chief organizer and urges attendance from local residents.
Meeting of the Flying Eagle patrol of Boy Scout troop 4 at William Strohecker’s West Clayton street home outlined summer activities. An old vicirola became a book case for scout books as Pa trol Leader Strohecker instructed on first aid and signaling. Outside games followed before adjournment by the patrol leader. Next meeting set for Friday evening, with Scribe Robert Gilbert.
Members of the Johanson-Powell Bible class at Gospel Tabernacle, 210 Pearson Street, met Tuesday evening at James Taylor’s home, 121 North Walnut Street, for their monthly business session. Teacher Joseph Jenkins led the opening and Clement Parkinson Jr. presided. Plans were laid to hold future services and venture into outlying districts this summer to hold street meetings.
A local group held a meeting with several songs performed by the group. Refreshments were served by the host Mrs Taylor and her daughters Louise and Emily.
Police report Harley Shoaf, accused of passing a worthless check, was taken into custody by Sheriff M M Ingham for alleged parole violation. The notice came from police headquarters today.
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