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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

7

West Side Prayer Band to Meet at Nazarene Church

Religious notices list multiple West Side church activities this week. The West Side prayer band gathers at the Nazarene church corner Falls and Beaver streets at 7 30 Tuesday evening. Other events include A R C Girls monthly meeting. W C B class. W A C class. Stephenson Circle with mite box and shower. Mothers Circle. Next Sunday Children’s Day and Baptism.

West Side Prayer Band Nazarene Church Falls and Beaver Streets

WCTU and church groups plan week meetings

The W. C. T. U. meets Monday at Mrs. Charles Knox home on Ray street. The official board convenes Tuesday at 7 45 in the church. The Woman's Home Missionary society gathers Thursday at Mrs. Dave Harris Croton avenue with Mrs. Tom Armstrong leader. The Rose of Sharon class meets Friday at Mrs. Lillian Johns R F D No 5.

Charles Knox Ray Street Woman's Home Missionary Society Dave Harris Croton Avenue Tom Armstrong Rose of Sharon Lillian Johns Frank Doerr Marjorie Rhodes

Senior Luther League Plans Summer Activities

The monthly meeting of St. John's Lutheran Senior Luther League met at Helen and Russell Bowers home on New Bedford road. Plans for summer events were discussed during the business session and a lawn games hour preceded lunch served by Mrs. Anthony Bowers. The next meeting will be a swimming party at Cascade Park.

Luther League of St. John’s Lutheran Church Helen Russell Bowers New Bedford Road Anthony Bowers League Cascade Park

Bertha Girls Plan Church Activities This Week

Tonight the Bertha Girls will meet with Mrs. Harry Hitchings at 320 Garfield Avenue. Wednesday features all day sewing by the Guild. Thursday at 6 30 p m the church board will hold a picnic supper at the Henley farm.

M. E Bertha Harry Hitchings Garfield Avenue Guild Henley Farm

Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid Meet at Mrs Benson Home

Mrs Charles Benson of 908 Dewey Avenue hosts the Zion Lutheran church Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock for a social gathering and meeting.

Ladies’ Aid Zion Church Charles Benson Dewey Avenue Zion Lutheran Church

St Pauls Lutheran Church Weekly Activities

St Pauls Lutheran Church outlines this week events including the church council meeting at 8 tonight and a YWCA dinner for Sunday school officers Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Boy Scouts meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m and choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 p m for Children Day anniversary service. Friday 8 p m the Ladies Bible class social at Mrs Stephen Hamm home West Washington street extension.

St. Paul’s West Washington Street Extension

People's Mission weekly schedule at Harbor activities

This week's People’s Mission events include a Tuesday prayer meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Herman Byler’s home in the Harbor, a Wednesday Sunday school lesson study at the mission, a Thursday Loyal Leaders class at Mrs. James Martin’s Harbor Road home, and a Friday prayer meeting at the Mission.

People’s Mission Herman Byler the Harbor Mission James Martin Harbor Road

Trinity Church Schedule of Events This Week

Tonight at 7 30 Daughters of the King meet at the president s home Miss Anna Stevenson 215 North Beaver Street Tuesday 7 p m Troop V 55 Boy Scouts outdoor program if conditions permit 7 30 p m Wardens and Vestry Thursday Feast of St Barnabas Apostle 9 30 a m Holy Communion

Trinity Church Daughters of the King Anna Stevenson North Beaver Street St. Barnabas, the Apostle

Rachael Rebekah Lodge Meeting Tonight

Rachael Rebekah Lodge No. 40 will hold its regular session this evening at 8 o clock in the I O O F hall.

Rachael Rebekah Lodge Rachael Rebekah Lodge No I. O. O. F. Hall

Catherine Von Bora Missionary Society Meeting Planned

Catherine Von Bora Missionary Society will convene Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Anna for a local church group gathering.

Catherine von Bora

Johnson Event Sees Ruth Frutchey as Hostess Associate

Mrs. Margaret Weiss to lead proceedings at a gathering at 916 Boro Line Street with Miss Ruth Frutchey serving as associate hostess. The brief notice outlines roles for the social engagement.

Epworth Dorcas Class Plans Birthday Party

Epworth M. E. Dorcas Class schedules a Tuesday evening birthday party at 8 o'clock in the Sunday school rooms. Dorcas class members will donate pennies for each birthday and a special program is planned. Refreshments will be served as the closing feature.

Epworth M. E. Dorcas Epworth M. E. Church Dorcas

Bethany Lutheran Church Activities Schedule

Bethany Lutheran outlines weekly church events including Sunday school council at 8 p m Luther League dinner at 6 45 p m Wednesday social led by Young Men's Bible class and Thursday Children's Day rehearsal at 1 p m at the church.

Bethany Lutheran Bethany Lutheran Church Luther League

Union Prayer Group Meets at First Pentecostal Church

The Union Young People's prayer group will gather this evening at 7 30 for a conference at First Pentecostal church on Pear son street.

Union Union Young People’s Prayer Group First Pentecostal Church Pearson Street

Italian M. E. Plans Evening Meeting This Sunday

The Sunday school board will hold its monthly meeting tonight at 7 30. The Intermediate League and the Italian class will not meet again until early September after meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday nights respectively.

Wesley M. E. church W C B class meets at Mrs Haven Hueling home

The W C B class of Wesley M. E. church will hold its gathering Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Haven Hueling on Grandview Avenue.

Wesley M. E. Church Haven Hueling Grandview Avenue

Dorcas Society Picnic Dinner and Bible Class Meeting Announced

This week features a Dorcas society picnic dinner at 6 o'clock tonight at the East Brook road home of Mrs. Margie Lockhart. On Tuesday the Etta Gilfillan Bible class will meet at Miss Nancy McConaghy’s home, 142 Euclid avenue.

Dorcas Society East Brook Road Margie Lockhart Etta Gilfillan Nancy McConaghy Euclid Avenue

Annetta McKee Bible Class Plans Tuesday Meeting

The Annetta McKee Bible class will meet Tuesday at 2 30 in the afternoon at 137 Garfield avenue the home of Mrs M R Newbury. Mrs Ida Mae Allison is the teacher and Mrs T I Hamilton the leader.

M. R. Newbury Garfield Avenue Ida Mae Allison T. <i. Hamilton

Central Presbyterian Church Weekly Activities

Central Presbyterian announces a full week of events led by church groups. Session meeting tonight. A U R society meets Tuesday at Miss Helen Ewing's home with Miss Theodora Pollock as associate hostess. Trustees meet Wednesday at 8 45 after midweek service. Mrs Myrtle Tucker visits Thursday at 8 for O U society. Senior and young people choirs rehearse Thursday at 7 30. Women's Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 at Mrs Grant Fisher 1003 Adams St. Senior choir rehearsal and social Friday at 7 45 at Miss Helen Ewing 332 Boyles Ave. Children day observed next Sunday at 10 30 with infant baptism.

Central Presbyterian Central Presbyterian Church A. U. R. Society Helen Ewing Boyles Avenue Theodora Pollock Myrtle Tucker West Washington Street O. U. Society

Star of Liberty Sisterhood to meet in Malta hall

The Star of Liberty Sisterhood No 174 of the Dames of Malta will assemble in Malta hall Tuesday evening at 7 45. The Old Time Rebekahs hold a luncheon meeting at Mrs Laura Moser’s home 621 Spruce street Wednesday at noon.

Star of Liberty Sisterhood Dames of Malta Malta Hall Laura Moser Spruce Street

Church Picnics and Services This Week at Two Denominations

Westminster Guild hosts a picnic at Elizabeth Taylor's home on Oakwood Avenue at 6 30 this evening. Young People's Society picnic at Cleland's cottage by Slippery Rock Creek Thursday afternoon and evening with dinner at six. The annual Children's Service is next Sunday morning with baptism. Flag Day services in the evening feature New Castle patriotic societies.

First Presbyterian First Christian Church Westminster Guild Elizabeth Taylor Oakwood Avenue Young People’s Society Cleland Slippery Rock Creek Patriotic Societies of New Castle

Bible school teachers and officers meet at Mrs William Houston home

Tonight the Bible school leaders will gather at the home of Mrs William Houston on Superior Street for an instructional and planning meeting. The Shelton Missionary Society is set to meet this evening with May leading the discussions.

Bible School William Houston Superior Street Shelton Missionary Society

C C Missionary Society to Hold Monthly Meeting

Isaac Reynold street reorganizes as the C C Missionary Society schedules its monthly meeting at Mrs Ray Gosney s Galbreath avenue with associate hostess Mrs Elizaben Ray Election of officers also planned. O B A class meets Tuesday evening led by Mary Zeigler Harrison street. Finance committee gathers Tuesday evening at Laura Bell 1713 Pennsylvania avenue. Shearer s class oversees mid week service Wednesday at 7 45. Fathers and sons banquet to be served Saturday evening at 6 30.

Bethany Guild to Hold Regular Meeting at Sarah Swan Home

The Bethany Guild of the First Christian church meets this evening at 914 Vogan, the home of Sarah Swan, for its regular monthly gathering. The event focuses on church activities and member fellowship.

Bethany Guild of the First Christian Church Sarah Swan Vogan Street

G E M class gathering postponed to June 15

Members of the G E M class at the First Baptist church were informed that this evening's meeting has been postponed to Monday June 15. The event will take place at the home of Laney Tewell on Young Street.

First Baptist Church Laney Tewell Young Street

Young People's Choir Picnic At Water Works June 9

The Young People's choir of First Baptist plans a picnic outing on June 9 at the water works with a tour through the plant. Members from all city sections meet at the church at 6 o'clock for transportation. North Hill members meet at Mr and Mrs. Garth Edmundson's home at 6.

Young People’s Choir First Baptist Church Water Works Southside North Hill Garth Edmundson

Section A of the Third U P church sewing meeting

Section A of the Third U P church will meet at Miss Howard's home on Huron Avenue Thursday for an all day sewing event. Members will bring luncheon for the noon period.

Third U.P

Highland U P church weekly activities listed

Highland U P church announces this week events. Tonight Jean Hill William son Society meets at Mrs. Glenn Throop’s home Norwood Avenue. Tuesday session at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Conway Mercer Street. Wednesday board of deacons after prayer service. Thursday 6 PM King Daughters picnic at Cascade Park and Baldwin chorus meeting. Friday 4 PM Junior church picnic at Cascade Park. Third United Presbyterian Y L B class section meets Thursday after church at Mrs. Henry Mortimer East Washington Street.

Highland U. P Jean Hill Williamson Society Glenn Throop Norwood Avenue Roy Conway Mercer Street Board of Deacons King’s Daughters Cascade Park Baldwin Chorus Third United Presbyterian Y. L. B Henry Mortimer East Washington Street

Section Seven Meeting of First Baptist Women

The Section Seven meeting of the First Baptists Women’s Missionary Society will convene at the home of Mrs. Emma Holsinger located at 424 Edgewood Avenue.

First Baptists Women’s Missionary Society Emma Holsinger Edgewood Avenue

Crossed Wires Cause Of Blaze

Firemen were called to the home of Ed O'Brien on Boston avenue Union township Saturday at 5 PM when faulty wiring ignited the attic. Damage estimated at 350 dollars. The second floor is occupied by Mrs Irene Hazen.

Sixth Ward Central Ed. O’brien Boston Avenue Union Township Irene Hazen Cherry Street Seventh Ward North Mercer Street Dart Croton Avenue Pennsylvania Power Company Power Company

City Hopes Paving Plans Advance With WPA

Council to confer with Captain Francis Butler of district No. 14 WPA on speeding street paving. City Engineer Glenn Throop cites fire risk from naphtha treated asphalt and gasoline powered rollers delaying Raymond street work.

Francis Butler WPA

Townsmen Golf Initiation Event Planned at Sylvan Heights

Members of The Townsmen will play a friendly golf match at Sylvan Heights course then proceed to Camp Fred L. Rentz by Slippery Rock Creek to initiate new members. The plan was announced by President John P. Boyles.

Sylvan Heights Fred L. Rentz Slippery Rock Creek John P. Boyles

Villa Maria Graduation Nears Final Tuesday Evening

Villa Maria College near New Bedford wraps its graduation with a Tuesday night commencement by Most Rev John Mark Gannon and a keynote by Rev Arthur Finan. The week includes Lantern Chain, alumnae banquet, Rose Night, Crowning of Our Lady, Senior Ivy Planting, and a 7:45 am high mass followed by the 8:15 pm degree conferral.

Villa Maria College New Bedford John Mark Gannon D. D Arthur P. Finan C. SL. R Ennis Connelly William Sullivan Joseph J. Wehrle J. Wehrle

Violence at Remington Rand Towanda plant sparks clashes

In Buffalo New York at the Remington Rand Towanda plant nearly 100 strike breakers faced off with strikers. About 35 entered the plant while others retreated after a series of fist fights. Police and deputies separated combatants and four men were arrested on suspicions of communist agitation. Strike leaders said most workers rejected James H Rand Jr’s offer of a $15 bonus to return.

International News Service Buffalo N. Y Towanda Remington Rand Company James H. Rand Remington Rand

Eastern Star Women Meet At Conneaut Lake

About 1500 Pennsylvania women gathered at Conneaut Lake for the 42nd session of the grand chapter of Pennsylvania order of the Eastern Star. The annual banquet and grand ball are set for Wednesday evening with officers to be elected on Thursday.

Eastern Star Conneaut Lake International News Service Pennsylvania Grand Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star

Johnson Polished Fighter Willard Tells Rotarians

Jess Willard, former world heavyweight champion, told New Castle Rotarians that Jack Johnson was a polished fighter and Bob Fitzsimmons, for his size and weight, a boxing great. Willard spoke as a Rotary guest and answered questions from Sports Editor Edward H. Fritz of The News. He is visiting for a time. Arthur Pierce, Pittsburgh Rotary member who helped develop Rotary International’s first classification regulations, spoke on Rotary’s Classifications. Cornerstone laying for Troop F’s Joseph V. Cunningham Armory at Cascade Park set for Saturday, June 13, with Cyrus Rhodes among guests.

Jess Willard New Castle Jack Johnson Bob Fitzsimmons Willard Rotary Edward H. Fritz Arthur Pierce Pittsburgh Rotary International International Organization Pittsburgh Rotary L. B. Round Joseph V. Cunningham Cascade Park Cyrus Rhodes

Lincoln Garfield reunion committee meets Thursday evening

Sheriff Edward M. Pritchard announced a meeting of Lincoln Garfield school reunion organizers for June 11th at his office. Officers include Edward D. Pritchard president William Trick vice president and Edward J. Ryan secretary and treasurer. committees list chairs members and duty groups.

Edward M. Pritchard Lincoln-Garfield Edward D. Pritchard William Trick Edward J. Ryan John G. Moore John Moore Jesse Kennedy Robert Dukes Dave Nelson Coy Cole Herb Samuels Ralph Reed Benjamin E. Hartland Henry Fletcher Earl Dukes J. Garfield Davis Howard Meehan William Francis Edward Reese

Hard Times Build Tougher Runners in Prosperity's Wake

A reflective note on how hardship tests youth and the value of trust. It argues that prosperity softens the race, and resilience comes from risky acts like signing a friend’s note and facing swindlers, offering a cautious lesson about learning through loss.

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