First Methodists Plan Tribute to Ira Sankey in 1940
The First Methodist church in New Castle moved to form a committee to organize a two part observance in 1940 marking the 100th anniversary of Ira D. Sankey birth. Rev. W V McLean said Sankey was a great man and the city will honor his memory next year with church and community participation. Sankey donated the ground for the church and the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira D. Sankey
New Castle
First Methodist Church
W. V. McLean
Ira Sankey
Marriage License Applications List Players and Partners
A readable list of marriage license applicants names and residences including Frank William Potts Warren and Mary Martha Elra Warren, with others from New Castle Miles, O. and Ellwood City, Youngstown, and Ecorse. The record presents full names and home towns without outcome details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank William Potts
Warren
Mary Martha Elra
Richard Isaac Davis
Harrison, Ve
Wew Castle
Oyland
R. D
Abe New Castle
Gustafson Graduates From Thiel College
Russell William Gustafson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Gustafson of Harbor Pulaski road, received his bachelor of science degree yesterday at Thiel College commencement. Principal speaker was Dr Abdel Ross Wentz. Degrees were conferred by President Earl S Rudisill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell William Gustafson
C. J. William
Young Progressives Social Event at Sons of Italy Lodge
Associates of the Young Progressives club and friends held a Wednesday evening gathering at the Sons of Italy lodge on South Mill Street with games, dancing, and refreshments. Committee members listed include Peter Nativo as chairman and several others. The club plans another meeting on Thursday June 15 at 7:30 PM at the same lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Progressives Club
Sons of Italy Lodge
South Mill Street
Peter Nativo
Nick Gesue
Katherine Miscimarti
Ann Mscimari
Fred Napodano
Antoinette Isabello
Nick Cagnetti
Joseph Fava
Marshall Ruscetti
Frank Atfern
Josephine Greco
Ralph Russo
Mantz and Paden to Kiwanis International Meet
The New Castle Kiwanis Club will be represented at the international convention in Boston by Alderman L. C. Mantz secretary and by Thomas L. Paden lieutenant governor of all Kiwanis clubs In Division Four Pennsylvania. They will depart June 17 with sessions opening the next day. Local club member William E. Langan shared vacation highlights from Missouri and noted his role as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Helen McCommon Wins Geneva College Scholarship
Miss Helen McCommon daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse McCommon 145 Park Avenue has earned a Geneva College scholarship She is a New Castle Senior High School student set to graduate Friday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and will enter Geneva College as a freshman in the fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McCommon
Jesse McCommon
Park Avenue
Geneva College
McCommon
New Castle
East Washington Street
New York City
Clara J. Raeder
Plymouth
Wis
Fred L. Rentz
Edison Avenue
Eula Welling
Todd Avenue
Ellwood City
Jameson Memorial Hospital
EH. Scarazzo
West Lau-rel Avenue
Ada Markowitz’ Simon
Long Avenue
New Castle Hospital
Claire McParland
South Mill Street
Personal Mentions Across Several Streets and Cities
Local notices list various residents and visitors across Cleveland, Youngstown, Atlantic City, New York, and other places. People travel, recover from illnesses, and update on hospital stays and home convalescence. Several moves and visits are recorded, including guests in Ellwood City and at St. Vincent's hospital.
Local residents travel and visitations across states and cities
Various families and individuals from the area are reported traveling or visiting relatives in Missouri Oklahoma Texas Chicago Detroit and other locations. Mentions include Hugh Guntrum Lillie Kline Harold and Catherine McCracken Virginia Schmidt and Donald Caiazza among others with notes on nursing training graduation and hospital visits. Many entries reference home addresses in Monroe Street Crawford Street and West Washington Street.
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C. C
James
N. M
Albuquerque
Hugh Guntrum
Lillie Kline
Harold
Court Street
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
William Kieffer
Monaca
Hieffer
Willam Osler
South Crawford Avenue
Virginia Schmidt
Lutheran Memorial Hospital
Chicago
M. Schmidt
Monroe Street
John Chisholm
Cleveland
Catherine McCracken
William Scott
North Crawford Avenue
Hugo Caiagta
Detroit
Mich
Ludwig Calazza
West Washington Street
W. M. Coryea
Claude Tharpe
Maryland Avenue
Wills Kneram
Clairton
Hugo Caiazza
Ludwig Caiazza
Donald Caiazza
Union High School
American Can Lodge Meeting Tonight in Union HQ
An important meeting of American Can Lodge No 1283 SWOC is set for tonight at 7:30 in union headquarters 1216 South Mill Street. Nominations and election of officers for the coming year will be held. A separate note praises free speech as a right that can provoke citizens to wake up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SWOC
Union
South Mill Street
Backache cause may be tired kidneys says ad copy
Many sufferers believe backache stems from tired kidneys. The ad claims kidney help with Down's Pills and Deans Pills, promising relief after cleansing poisons from blood. It urges readers to consult a druggist and suggests a long history of use.
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Milons
Local residents recall boating accident at Connenut Lake
Andrew Linzing and Miss Elizabeth Schmidt from the city are mentioned after a serious Lakeside hospital operation. Walter McCracken of Vinestreet, badly cut by broken glass, is noted as 15% improved. The injury occurred when a racing motorboat capsized after a wave struck its windshield during a test ride following repairs.
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Ndrew Linzing
Elizabeth Schmidt
Lakeside Hospital
Walter McCracken
Vinestreet
Connenut Lake
McCracken
Lincoln-Garfield Committees Meet Tonight
David Nelson, president of the Lincoln-Garfield Association, calls a meeting of all committees tonight in Alderman Q. H. P. Green’s office to set plans for the summer reunion.
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David Nelson
Lincoln-Garfield Association
Q. H. P. Green
McBride Post Opens House with VFW Program
Harry L. McBride Post Veterans of Foreign Wars held an Open House in the Legion Home on Wednesday evening. After the business meeting a program by the VFW quartet Colucci Jones Wilson and Jewell entertained attendees. Refreshments and lunch followed, served by James A. Davis Jack Williams Tom McNicholas Joe Mestal and A F Miller. Poppy Day reports by Chairman Joe Mescall showed the event a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. McBride
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion Home
Colucci
Jones, Wilson
Jewell
James A. Davis
Jack Williams
Tom McNicholas
Joe Mestal
A. F. Miller
Joe Mescall
Special rate sought for pool life-saving exams
Charles Brest of the American Red Cross asked the council today to arrange a special price for people wishing to undergo life saving examinations at Cascade Park pool. The request was referred to the Park Commission after his communication was read in city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brest
Revi i Cross
Cascade Park Pool
Park Commission
Brest
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Michael Gornich
Ecorse
Florence Collyer
Stuart G. Mayer
Youngstown
Florence Evelyn ‘Blucher
Leeaees G Coungslown
A! James
Joseph McAdams
Weeaddere
Allison Park
Catherine May Pele
Bellay- Onuc Pee Sees
Samuel Smith Sewell
McDonald, OQ
Veta Elizabeth Olds
Miles, O
William H. Mickley
Evans City
I. Watterson
Spring
Elwood Guy Foerster
Whitson
West Grant Street
Mew Castle
Anne Gertrude Yd
Charles Wayne Miller
Hazel Luethe Litzenberg
Volant
Clyde Gibson, Jr
Wayne Avenue
Bertha Burrows
Fountain Avenue
Xenophon Kavesos
Penelope Pappas
WM. Gustafson
Thiel College
Mantz
Paden
L. J. Withers
DuShane
Brincks
Wallace Avenue
James Copple
Friendship St
O. James Shaffer
Miriam Greenley
Clarion
Gilbert Long
Moody Avenue
Ralph E. Watson
Fayette
Washington, D. C
Hazel Kane
Phoenix
Arizona
Samuel Hague
North Mercer Street
Alice Taylor
West Clayton Street
Meyer Wolfson
Atlantic City
A. DeAndrea
Joseph Donati
East Sutton Street
W. F. Caskey
Mt. Jackson Road
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Ohio
Sam Dennis
Cedar Point
William Naysmith
Superior Street
Anna Williams
North Mill Street
Flora Ellen Eckles
Lockport
Charles Martin
Crawford Avenue
M. A. Klaber
Dean Forrest
North Lee Avenue
West
Washington Street
Harry McCracken
Warren, D
Eva McCracken
Vine Street
Gorden Ellen
West Hollywood
Cal
St. Vincent's Hospital
William Philips
Reynolds Street
Norge Larze Size
Ue Dupffor
East
Washington St
Jess
Westinghouse
Aster Livin
G Hills As
Pennsylvania Power Company
Lincoln-Garfield
Famour
Peg
Fea
Hershey
Michigan
California
Columbus
Strikalite
Calif
Valencia
Nationwide Service Grocers
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