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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
10
Twelve boys were arrested in Ellwood City on Saturday and brought before Burgess Cunningham. They pleaded guilty to stealing food from homes and gardens, admitting several were involved and that acts were done for fun rather than hunger.
Ellwood City June 10. First Lieutenant B W Schaffner arrived home on a 15 day furlough from Camp Greenleaf Fort Oglethorpe Ga where he has been located for some time. He will spend the entire furlough with his family at Crescent avenue home.
Paul Young of Division avenue entertained 12 eighth grade friends Friday night at his home. The social evening featured dainty refreshments and a pleasant, social mood. Plans were made at the First Baptist church service to hold open air worship on Sunday evening June 22 on the lawn due to warm weather.
Ellwood City reports work begun on a vast new addition to the American Steel Company plant. The 75 by 280 foot steel structure will house wire making machinery, boosting capacity and likely increasing local employment. The firm has steadily expanded its facilities and aims to be a major, reliable industry in the city.
Six Ellwood City youths who attended a state college agr iculture course have returned home. They expect farm assignments nearby. The group includes Thomas Baird Berwick Barton David Vangorder George Young Edward Thompson and Norman Mortsen. Baird won the mile run with Barton second among many competitors.
Furniture ordered for the new hospital has arrived and been placed in the building. Painters are finishing rooms and the hospital building will be ready soon.
A listing notes fabric model hats priced at $8.50, highlighted for sports wear use.
J. C. Grandy of Wayne avenue has arranged a painting charge and has several men at work to finish the decor before the road opens. Albert Dahl, the contractor, is laying brick now. Furnishings for the building have been purchased and arriving soon to support the completion.
John Cordery was arrested Saturday afternoon at North Sewickley by J. W. Mackanzie of the Pinkerton agency, charged with stealing $22,000 in government bonds from a bank in New Martinsville West Virginia. He worked in the Baltimore and Ohio railroad section gang and was accompanied by former Chief of Police Livingston. The arrest followed two weeks of detective work. Cordery was taken to New Martinsville after the house search yielded no identifying clues. He has a wife and child.
Letters to families report Leo Morgan Charles Ingham and Harry Davis have reached France from Indiana towns after leaving in April. Leo and Charles were with Camp Lee transfers, while Harry recently departed from Camp Hancock for overseas duty.
Ellwood City reports a child crossing Sixth Street near Lawrence Avenue with his mother when the youngster ran ahead of his father and was struck by a passing car. Captain Cr. M. Seman assisted at the scene and found the injuries to be slight.
Ellwood City authorities raided a Greek coffee house on Lawrence Avenue last night after a closure order by Burgess Cunningham. Sixteen men including the proprietor were arrested, later released on a forfeit to appear for a hearing this evening.
Ellwood City June 10 Mr and Mrs Harry Ayers of the Fourth ward were surprised with a bridal shower at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs William Buquo. The U and S department store girls hosted and presented silverware and gifts. The couple were recently married and will be remembered as Miss Catherine Buquo. Lunch followed.
Mrs. John Drozd of Thirteenth Street arrested on a warrant from Squire Hander on an information by Dr. Z. S. Parks a local veterinarian. She is charged with assault and battery and alleged to have beaten his little daughter Jardena six years old.
Resides with Mrs. Frazier of Thirteenth Street. A jury has been secured by Squire Hancher and the case will be tried this evening.
Thomas C. McDonald reports a letter from his brother Jack in France describing work at a site using Mathews Gravity Carrier company carriers. The sight of the company name on the carriers gave him a personal connection to home.
Ellwood City notes Miss Josephine Steifel daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Steifel attended her graduation at a girls school in Holidaysburg where she had studied for several years the Steifel couple motored to Holidaysburg to attend the exercises
Ellwood City reports a Fourth Ward W C T U meeting to be held Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Noggle’s Fourth Ward residence with all members urged to attend. In Perry and Wayne townships and North Sewickley residents are urged to subscribe to the Red Cross war fund. those who do not may have their names published as Red Cross slackers.
Ellwood City reports well attended services at the First Christian church with one addition at the evening service. The Ladies' Aid meets Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs O E Bedley's home Fourth street. A mid week prayer service is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 45 PM. The cabinet meets Thursday at 7 45 PM.
The War Savings society will meet at the Central school building this evening at eight o'clock. All who are interested are urged to attend to support the effort.
Mr and Mrs James McArthur of Glen Avenue relocate to Erie for their future home. The couple recently married and have been living with Mrs R J Maines, a cousin of Mrs McArthur, on Glen Avenue. Mr MacArthur previously came to this area from Erie.
Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty of Fourth Street plan to leave tomorrow for Erie Pennsylvania to establish a new home. Mr Daugherty left his job at Wardman Liquor to take a position with Erie Forge company after being in the area for some time.
Mr and Mrs Albert Drake, newly married, have returned from a brief wedding trip and will reside in Ellwood City. They visited Altoona and Atlantic City during their travels. The bride formerly Miss Marie Lennigan of Sixth Street.
M. A. Henry of Tacoma Washington visits sister Mrs James Pinkerton of the Fourth ward and brother James Cowan of Wurtemburg. She was sent to Indiana as a delegate for the Ben Hur lodge and plans a two week stay. She will also visit relatives in Pittsburg.
The annual Cole family reunion will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs William Cole of the Fourth ward on Thursday June 21. A large number of connections in the vicinity are expected and several relatives from various parts of Ohio are anticipated to attend.
A poverty social is held at Bell Memorial church in the Fourth ward tonight under the Young Ladies' Bible class. A lunch is served for nine cents and the public is invited to attend.
Ellwood City young people host an ice cream supper at Center United Presbyterian Church Friday evening. Proceeds go to the church building fund.
James McDermott of Spring Avenue visited Pittsburgh on Saturday, meeting local residents and sightseeing downtown during a brief trip.
Thomas A Daly of Fourth street visited New Castle recently. Edwin French, born to Mr and Mrs Henry Fox of Wurtemburg, goes to State College for a few days before enlisting in the army. Miss Louise Gelbach, a Penn Hall student, visits her parents in Chambersburg. Mazie Aiken returns home from Beaver after a dance. Margaret Vance visits New Wilmington with her parents. Mr and Mrs W Percy Wright and family motor to Woodlawn for the weekend. Mrs C E Sankey of North Sewickley travels to Indiana Harbor to visit her sister.
The W. C. T. U. will stage a silver medal contest in the Christian church Tuesday evening June 11. Contestants include Misses Hazel and Harriet Maxwell, Bernice Cearfoss, Mabel Ewing, Bernice Webb and Claire Morrison. Admission 10 cents.
Queen Esther circle invites everyone to an ice cream and cake social at the Edenburg band stand on Wednesday evening June 12. Everybody welcome.
Mr and Mrs Hugh McIntosh of Hillsville with Mrs Charlie Mack and baby Alice and Mrs Priscilla Stanley will spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Frank Pond in New Middlefield C after traveling by the McIntosh machine.
Mrs. T. W. Douglas on sick list. Attendees at the county Bible school convention in New Castle Thursday from this place include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hofmeiser, Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. James Coates, Mrs. Knoff, and Mrs. J. E.
Frank E Cochran writes from Camp Upton New York June 7 1918 detailing his transfer from New Castle to Camp Sherman October 26 1917. He serves in the engineering corps enjoys the work notes Red Cross hospitality Y M C A theatres and camp shows. He looks forward to going over there and hopes to return to New Castle after U S victory.
The Clark C. Griffith fund campaign continues with four days left to raise support for the bat and ball fund. Mr. Griffith urges completion of the drive as the campaign nears its intended June closing.
Mr and Mrs J H Owens of 445 Elm St Pittsburg report severe illness relieved by Nu Vim Iron Weed Tonic after hospital time and failed tonics They credit rapid improvement and four bottles used between them with the wife fully well and the husband pain free Sold at Clutton Drug Store New Castle and Ellwood Pharmacy Ellwood City Pa.
Soldiers clamor for more athletic equipment this season and Mr. Griffith seeks rapid delivery of supplies. Lawrence county residents are urged to meet the $1,000 goal with campaigns led by J. C. George. Subscriptions surge as the Pennsylvania Railroad division offices contribute 120 new memberships boosting the fund.
The speaker notes we celebrate rights with enthusiasm yet often ignore duties. As awareness grows we fear harming others as well as ourselves, indicating a shift from self concern to moral responsibility.
A brief, slightly confused exchange notes a request for visiting ecards and a line about sugar, appearing as a fragment of dialogue from an afternoon scene. The dialogue hints at meeting plans and a need for supplies but provides no clear context or outcome.
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