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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

14

Woman's Club Sees Meeting Move to Elk's Club

Ellwood City will hold its final summer meeting of the Woman's Club at the Elk's Club on Crescent avenue at 2 30 PM due to weather. The program includes a fortune teller, dancing pupils, vocal numbers, readings, a flower contest, and refreshments served by the social committee.

Ellwood City W. C. Martin Max Groden Rosemary McCandless George Fisher A. F. N. Thomas Catharine Charles Walter Baisch J. H. Hough

New Pastor Welcomed at Trinity Lutheran Congregation

Large crowd fills Trinity Lutheran as Rev. C F Christiansen delivers his first sermon. Evening installation led by Rev. H H Bagger from the Pittsburgh Synod. The couple moved into the parsonage with hosts Mr and Mrs Harry Solsberg.

Ellwood City Trinity Lutheran Church C. F. Christiansen Johansburg H. H. Bagger Pittsburgh

Community notes from area church and council events

Young People's District Council meets tonight at 7 30 in U P church on Crescent avenue. A choir rehearsal is Tuesday at Slippery Rock Presbyterian church. Wednesday prayer service will be at William Weingartner's Moravia home. Women’s Missionary Society holds all day Wednesday in church social rooms. Devo tions led by Mrs Paul H Elliott and others. Thursday Happy Hour Class hosts a meeting at Mrs James Perdue Moravia to entertain husbands. Saturday 1 30 Children’s Day practice in church rooms.

Ellwood City Young People’s District Council U. P Crescent Avenue Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church William Weingartner Moravia Women's Missionary Society Paul H. Elliott Query Howard Jones Elliott Clair George Glasser James Perdue

Ellwood People Gather For Weekend Visits In Winchester

Ellwood residents hosted and visited over the weekend as Mr and Mrs Robert Clark of Winchester Iowa stayed with Rev and Mrs A M Stevenson then left for home Mrs Emma Richard visited Mrs Clyde Knight on First Avenue Mr and Mrs Ralph Connor from Glen Avenue returned from a weekend with relatives Mr and Mrs E C Holt in Sandusky Ohio Mrs David J Jones and Harry Harris left Sunday for Philadelphia for the Order of the Eastern Star five day convention Mike Toth John Navalio Mike Dudick and Arthur Toth were Youngstown visitors Sunday evening.

Young Italian Catholic Club Meets in Ellwood City

The Young Italian Catholic Club met at Blessed Virgin Mary Church basement to discuss business. Reports from officers covered scout troop progress and musicball. a June 21 picnic was planned and committees appointed. Frank Straw was admitted as a new member.

Ellwood City Blessed Virgin Mary Church Frank Straw

Prayer and society notices from Ellwood City

A prayer meeting led by the church pastor will be held Wednesday evening in the church. The Friendship Circle Class of the M. E. church meets Friday evening in the social rooms. Ladies Aid Society gathers Thursday at Mrs. Monroe Osborne's home on Fourth Street.

Ellwood City Friendship Circle M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society Monroe Osborne Fourth Street John A. King Mission Society of the Bell Memorial Church Mike Stevenson New Castile

DAR Members Entertained by Lawrence Chapter

Local D A R members hosted by Mrs George Ely on Pershing Street with Mrs John Boggs as associate hostess. Attendance was strong from both chapters. Mrs Richard Hawke opened with two vocal solos, Miss Josephine Humphrey played piano, Miss Dorothy Magee read, and violinist John Kuczmarski performed. Mrs Boges shared her West trip tale. Tea followed with spring flower table decor and luncheon prepared by the hostesses and Mrs John A Gelbach and Mrs Charles Zeigler pouring.

Playgrounds Open For Summer Months In Ellwood City

Ellwood City opens its four playgrounds for the season with 1:30 pm opening today. Children plan to attend the kickoff as organizers announce softball tournaments swimming meets and other amusements. Mrs Helen Wilson returns as general supervisor directing the playground commission efforts.

Ellwood City Helen Wilson Playground Commission

Jury Selected in Ellwood City Liquor Case

Harry Hodges of Ellwood City was charged with selling liquor by police chief W C Morrison. A jury was chosen before Judge Chambers but the trial was postponed until this afternoon due to a missing key witness.

Harry Hodges Ellwood City W. C. Morrison

First Presbyterian plans junior camp delegation

Ellwood City church to send a fine representation to the State Sunday School Camp at Spruce Creek Pa for one week. Misses Maxine Hart Zella Runyan Dorothy Jane Darabach Olive Louise Smith Betty Stewart Jane Stevenson Margaret Maggee Margaret Stewart Ruth Croft Alice Stillwagon Dorothy Stinson Lucille Jackson sail today and return next Monday. Leaders for the local girls are Misses Helen Brown Grace Brown Marijorie Streeter and Mrs Norman Mortenson.

Ellwood City First Presbyterian Church Spruce Creek Ose Maxine Hart Zella Runyan Dorothy Jane Darabach Olive Louise Smith Betty Stewart Jane Stevenson Margaret Maggee Margaret Stewart Ruth Croft Alice Stillwagon Dorothy Stinson Lucille Jackson

Children's Day Activities At Trinity Lutheran Church

The final Children's Day practice is Friday at 2:00 PM, followed by the Children's Day program on Sunday morning. The Men's Brotherhood Bible Class meets this evening in the church. The Sunday school orchestra holds a practice session Thursday evening.

Ellwood City Trinity Lutheran Church Men's Brotherhood

Knox Presbyterian Church Meeting and Endeavor Schedule

Ellwood City reports the Knox Presbyterian church held a Wednesday evening service with the pastor in charge. Beaver Presbytery meets Tuesday at Mill Creek with John E. Nagle and Joseph Anderson representing the church. The Christian Endeavor gathers Thursday at 8 oclock.

Ellwood City Knox Presbyterian Church Beaver Presbytery Mill Creek John E. Nagle Joseph Anderson Christian Endeavor

Missionary Society Plans Week Events at First Christian Church

In Ellwood City on June 8 the Missionary Society of the First Christian church schedules a regular meeting for Tuesday evening. A weekly prayer gathering is set for Wednesday evening. Thursday features an ice cream and roasted hot dog social at Mrs. Homer Harshman’s home on the Zelienople road.

Ellwood City Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Homer Harshman Zelienople Road

Jean Sitler Recovers From Tonsil Operation

Miss Jean Sitler daughter of Mr and Mrs R T Sitler of Glen Avenue is recovering at home after a tonsil operation performed Saturday at Jameson Memorial Hospital New Castle.

Ellwood City Jean Sitler R. T. Sitler Glen Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital New Castle

Appointed Assistant District Attorney Named in New Castle Session

Attorney Ray Humphrey of Elwood City was appointed assistant district attorney for the present term of county court at New Castle this morning on the recommendation of District Attorney John Powers. Humphrey will handle cases before Judge A. Chambers in courtroom No. 2.

Ray Humphrey Elwood City New Castle John Powers Humphrey A. Chambers

Children’s Day Practice At Wurtemburg Church

In Ellwood City on June 8 the Wurtemburg U P church schedules Children’s Day practice for Monday Wednesday and Friday. The Sunday 8 PM program will showcase the efforts. Bible school plans for June 15 are set with teaching staff including Mary Wister Ruth Hazen Mildred Rutter Martha Mortenson and others to be named.

Ellwood City Wurtemburg U. P Mary Wister Ruth Hazen Mildred Rutter Martha Mortenson Mary Hepler Hannah Lersch

Maxwell Couple Honored at Emmanuel Reform Church

Ellwood City June 8 The Rev Hugh D Maxwell and his wife were surprised by the Emmanuel Reformed church congregation with red roses commemorating their fifth anniversary in charge. The Samuel Wilkinson Bible Class added a large basket of flowers.

Ellwood City Hugh D. Maxwell Emmanuel Reformed Church Samuel Wilkinson Maxwell

Shenango Presbytery Meet in Farrell at 10 A M

Shenango Presbytery will convene Tuesday at 10 am at the Magyar Presbyterian Church in Farrell Pa Attending from Ellwood City include C E Zeigler J A Gelbach Rev Warren Griffiths who departs soon for Alaska and Rev A M Stevenson The Welcome Bible Class hosts a three n supper Wednesday at 6 pm with a prayer meeting at 7 45.

Ellwood City Shenango Magyar Presbyterian Church Farrell First Presbyterian Church C. E. Zeigler J. A. Gelbach Warren Griffiths Alaska A. M. Stevenson

Ellwood City Man Enters Plea On Liquor Charge

James Rosillo charged by Chief Morrison with possessing liquor entered a no defense plea before Judge Hildebrand at county court and faces sentencing later. Ellwood City June 8 lists local church and society events and a Sabbath school convention set for New Castle. Mrs Helen Wilson and daughters Agnes and Eleanor returned from a pleasure trip touring Duquesne Cornell University and the Allegheny Mountains across eastern Pennsylvania and western New York.

James Rosillo W. C. Morrison Elwood City R. L. Hildebrand Ellwood City Helen Wilson Agtes Eleanor Pennsylvania New York Duquesne Cornell University Portland Allegheny Mountains

Ellwood City Admits and Discharges At Local Hospital

June 8 admission includes Annabelle Sanders of Pershing street. Discharges include Betty Jane Hogue of Ellwood and Fred Wimmick, Isabelle Nedelcoff, all from Crescent Spring and Wampum avenues. A Sunday birth reported to Mr and Mrs Frank Falconi of Crescent avenue.

Ellwood City Annabelle Sanders Pershing Street Betty Jane Hogue Ellwood Fred Wimmick Crescent Avenue Isabelle Nedelcoff Spring Avenue Charles Rouser Wampum Avenue Frank Falconi

Trinity Lutheran Church dinner for Mrs. Fulmer farewell

Willing Workers and the Women's Missionary Society host a noon Wednesday dinner in the church social rooms. The event serves as a farewell for Mrs. Tom Fulmer who will soon move to Pittsburgh. Rolls, butter and coffee will be provided.

Ellwood City Women’s Missionary Society of the Trinity Lutheran Church Tom Fulmer Pittsburgh

Emmanuel Reformed Church Board Meeting Scheduled

Emmanuel Reformed Church in Ellwood City announces a board meeting on Wednesday at 7 45 PM and a Children's Day practice on Saturday at 2 PM.

Emmanuel Reformed

Auto Accident Near Newport Injures Morris Price

Morris Price met with a late Saturday crash when his car turned off the main highway near Newport. An Oakland car driven by H. W. Kumler of Cleveland, Ohio, collided with Price’s vehicle, damaging both cars. Price received treatment for non serious wounds and walked from the doctor’s office.

Morris Price Newport Oakland H. W. Kumler Cleveland Ohio Price

West Middlesex Car Crash Ends at Shapiro Yard

Mrs. McLean, her daughter Nina and two young sons crashed into David Shapiro’s yard after trying to pass Robert Dawson’s car at Orchard Street. No injuries were reported and the McLeans will pay for all damages. The West Middlesex car narrowly missed a telephone pole at the corner.

Tata

Sunday School Convention Planned for June 11 at New Castle

Members of the Presbyterian Sunday school plan to attend a convention at New Castle on Thursday June 11.

Presbyterian Sunday School New Castle

Scouts of Troop 1 Meet for Tuesday Hike

All scouts of troop No. 1 are requested to meet in their room Tuesday at 1 30 p m and bring lunch. A hike has been arranged and they anticipate a very interesting time.

Friendship Circle meeting at Mrs Jackson home

A Friday night gathering of the Friendship Circle ladies of the Presbyterian Sunday school met at Mrs. Robert Jackson's home. Attendees included Mesdames George Herbert John Vance George Patterson and Misses Mildred Blythe Elizabeth Reno Magdalene Martin Gladys Morrow. Hostesses served a delicious lunch.

Robert Jackson Friendship Circle Presbyterian Sunday School Mesdames George Herbert John Vance George Patterson Mildred Blythe Elizabeth Reno Magdalene Martin Gladys Morrow Robert George Jackson

Local Shoppers and Visitors Spend Saturday in New Castle

Mrs. Clarence Stapf and D. E. Orris with the King couple shopped in New Castle Saturday. Mrs. Robert McAnlis and Mrs. Ira McAnlis also spent the day there. Several families visited Ellwood City and Ma honing town over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Campbell hosting guests.

Clarence Stapf D. E. Orris H. E King New Castle Ella Cochran F. M. Miles A. C. Brown Mahoningtown Susanne Cragie Ama Lois Seth Morrow Coraopolis J. L. Cook

St Joseph School Closes For Summer On June 19

Rev Joseph A Doerr pastor of St Joseph Church announced the parochial school will close for the summer on June 19 with exams running from June 12 to June 17. About 25 to 30 students are expected to graduate.

St. Joseph Joseph A. Doerr St. Joseph Church Doerr St. Joseph School

East End club hosts 500 night with surprise wedding news

The Ea home club gathering in Koppel featured three 500 tables and awards for Mrs. H Mathieson and Mrs. Alf Asper. The draw prize went to Mrs. W. H Law and guest prize to Thelma Alien. Four guests attended as the hostess announced Leone Stewart and Einar Lunde wed in Cumberland Maryland last September. The newlyweds, now in Passaic New Jersey, were congratulated by all.

Stern Star Ea: Home Club W. W. Stewart H. Mathieson Alf Asper W. H Law Thelma Alien Bertha Shank Pittsburgh Hartsuff Koppel Wiley Ellwood City Louise Guy Passaic N. J Mr. Lunde

Mrs Blythe Returns From Harrisburg Delegation

Mrs John Blythe spent a week at Harrisburg serving as a delegate from the Sarah Mills Rebeccah lodge in Clinton. The delegation attended a convention held there by Rebeccah and Odd Fellows lodges.

John Blythe Harrisburg Sarah Mills

Observation and Silence Reflected in The Worcester Evening Gazette

A concise quotation suggests that careful thought before speech leads to meaningful silence. The piece highlights the value of restraint and introspection in communication.

Worcester Evenning Gazette

Max Ritter Remains Hospitalized After Illness

Max Ritter was moved from his home to Providence Hospital on Saturday morning due to prolonged illness from inflammatory rheumatism. Despite medical attention, his condition showed no improvement and an ambulance transported him to the hospital.

Max Ritter Providence Hospital

Miss Roberta Haswell Hosts O. N. F. Girls at Ellwood City

Miss Roberta Haswell of Koppel entertained the O. N. F. Girls of Ellwood City at her home on Thursday evening with bridge as the main diversion.

Roberta Haswell Koppel O. N. F. Girls Ellwood City Bridge Score

Honor List At Event With Mrs Eich enlaub Verna Welch

Mrs Eich enlaub and Miss Verna Welch received honors at a social gathering. Miss Marie Wittmers attended as an honor guest. A pleasant evening ended with lunch served by the hostess. In two weeks the group will meet at Mrs Bruce Myers home. Mrs S Carothers and daughter Mary journeyed to Butler for an extended visit with Mrs Carothers sister.

Eichenlaub Verna Welch Marie Wittmers Bruce Myers

Bushman Family Trip and Dan Galor Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Bushman and family traveled to Pittsburgh. Paul Galor drove to Mars Friday evening to visit his parents over the weekend. Robert Collazzi also motored to Pittsburgh Friday evening.

Young suspect charged in NYC tailoring shop murder

Myron Hess, a 15 year old, faces trial for his life after allegedly firing at a tailor during a botched robbery in New York City. The victim died from the gunfire in the shop.

New York City Myron Hess Myron

Exercises Held By Trade School at Ben Franklin Junior High

With the entire student body present, thirty youths earned diplomas at the Trade School ceremony in the school auditorium. Charles A. Bolen of Bell Telephone Company spoke on Opportunities in Employment, listing ten common failings and urging students to seek opportunity, apply initiative, and develop ambition.

Ben Franklin Junior High Charles A. Bolen Bell Telephone Company

Reality transfers Andrew Chadderton estate to Sara Warren

Reality transfers Andrew Chadderton estate to Sarah E. Warren of Newport for $1. The document also notes a $1 transfer from Robert E. Speer to William Reinsch in Hickory township.

Andrew Chadderton Sarah E. Warren Newport Robert E. Speer William Reinsck Hickory Township

McCormick Family Thanks Neighbors After Bereavement

The McCormick family expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of husband and father John F McCormick. They especially thank those who sent flowers and lent cars.

John F McCormick McCormick Family

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