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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1918

Page

14

City Farmers Stand Ready For Service

Reports to County Farm Labor Manager Dorris L Falkman at a YMCA luncheon show 111 volunteers ready to form labor teams. About 50 U S boys reserve workers from Pittsburg already, with plans to reach 200, to serve on farms in Wilmington Junction Pulaski Rose Point Mt Jackson areas. Community camps will supervise boys, while Judge S P Emery and Delmar Green lead farmer participation.

Lawrence County Dorris L. Falkman State Employment Office Lawrence County Farm Labor Bureau J. M. Clark J. S. Martin H. R. Pickett W. J. Montgomery United States Boys’ Reserve Working Corps Pittsburg Wilmington Junction Pulaski Rose Point Mt. Jackson Montgomery S. P. Emery Boyd Delmar Green Wilmington Township E. E. Leavy Fred T. Glenn Plaingrove Township Frank Hoyt Falkman Farm Bureau

Farmer Labor Call Seeks Volunteers for Field Work

Community clubs seek volunteers for farming tasks with early morning and evening shifts. Workers must supply hoes and transport, while farmers provide meals and wages of 20 to 25 cents per hour. Volunteers should notify 24 hours in advance if possible.

Letter from John Gross Jr. on French front clarifies front lines

John H. Gross Jr. of Company E 15th U S Engineers writes from France on May 17 1918 to his father. He downplays front line activity noting no contact with the front to date and explains detached service positions while remaining hopeful and healthy. He references a rival account by Jack Wylie and mentions his upcoming birthday June 10.

Jack Gross Company E 15Th Engineers France Dad Jack Wylie 15Th U. S. Engineers D. S Mother O. K John H. Gross, JR 15Th U. S. Engrs American Expeditionary Forces

Marines in Town Hear Orchestra and Film at Regent Today

Do you know the Marines are in town head to the Regent today for a warm welcome. Hear the orchestra see the picture and thrill to a lively patriotic program.

New Castle High School Honors 175 Star Service Flag

A service flag with 175 blue stars and two gold ones will be unfurled at the New Castle High School alumni reunion on Wednesday evening, June 19, in the high school auditorium. The honor roll includes many former students in service, with requests for missed names to be sent to Miss Eleanor Kennedy.

New Castle High School Eleanor Kennedy Croton Avenue Belle

Convicted Hoarder Theme Echoes Across London Canteen Inspectors

A London scene reflects on a verdict with Tompkins scandal as one hundred fifty women complete council canteen inspector courses. The discourse centers on a secret smile of the defendant and a harsh fine, highlighting a moral trial tone.

Tompkins London England

The Unbeliever Returns At Regent Theater

Due to demand the Regent again shows The Unbeliever today. Everyone who missed it is urged to attend this final opportunity.

Wedding Trip Plans Stir Quiet Family Gossip

Fragmentary dialogue shows concern over a discreet wedding trip. The speaker urges secrecy while advising a traveler to be addressed as "Ma" to mislead onlookers. The notes imply hidden romance and social scrutiny within a small circle.

Cassler's Body Is Taken To Pittsburg

The funeral of Wm. Cassler, murdered in Wampum, was held at the home of his sister Mrs. B. Cohen in Pittsburg Sunday. Relatives and friends from here attended, including Mr. and Mrs. David Shapero and others. Cassler gained many friends and respect during his short time here. The community extended its sympathy.

Wampum Wm. Cassler B. Cohen Pittsburg David Shapero L. Harris Abe Caplin Daniel Feinberg Cassler

Meeting at Presbyterian Church Basement Tonight

An important meeting is scheduled in the basement of the Presbyterian church at 7 30 this evening. All are urged to attend with teachers and officers especially asked to be present.

Presbyterian Church

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Robert Henry Sr

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Robert Henry Sr were conducted at the M E church Saturday afternoon with interment in Clinton Cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs William Lalley and Mr and Mrs Seth Henry of East Palestine Mrs Emma Allen Mrs Wm Nicholson Mrs Elizabeth Webster and Thomas Lalley of New Castle Mr and Mrs James Robb of Woodlawn Mr and Mrs James Johnston of Beaver Falls and Mr and Mrs Robert Henry Jr of Ellwood City.

Robert Henry M. E Clinton Cemetery Wm. Lalley Seth Henry East Palestine Emma Allen Wm. Nicholson Elizabeth Webster Thomas Lalley New Castle James Robb Woodlawn James Johnston Beaver Falls Robert Henry Jr Ellwood City

Emma Marshall Hosts 6 O'clock Dinner Party

Miss Emma Marshall was hostess at a prettily appointed six o'clock dinner Saturday night. The guests included Miss Charlene Buchanan Miss Ruth Duford and Miss Helen McGaughey of New Castle.

Emma Marshall Charlene Buchanan Ruth Dufford Helen McGaughey New Castle

Mass Schedule at St Monica's Church

Mass will be held every morning except Sunday at 7 30 at St Monica's Catholic Church officiated by Fr. F A Maloney.

St. Monica’s Catholic Church F. A. Maloney

Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Meeting Planned for Wednesday

New Castle residents including Mr. and Mrs. Harvey and many others will attend an all day gathering at the home of Mrs. J. C. F. Jackson by the Ladies' Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church. All society ladies are invited to be present Wednesday.

Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. C. F. Jackson the Society

Funeral for Mrs. Margaret Cochran in Beaver Falls

Funeral services were held Sunday at Clinton M. E. church for Mrs. Margaret Cochran of Beaver Falls who died recently at Providence hospital. Interment followed at Clinton cemetery. She was 48, daughter of Henry Hollanbank, and leaves a husband and one son. Mr. Monk of Canada, 80, visiting his daughter Mrs. B Lancaster, traveled alone to attend the services and is in good health.

Margaret Cochran Beaver Falls Providence Hospital Clinton M. E Clinton Cemetery Mr. Monk Canada

Wampum Personal News Highlights Visitors and Travel

Local residents share weekend visits and travels across towns. Emma Freed of Pittsburg visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freed. Amanda Beighley returned to Beaver Falls after a stay with Miss Pearl Fosner. Percy Weaver and family spent Sunday with Sherman Fosner’s family. Leroy Ablett Jr. joined Beaver Falls relatives for a weekend. Homer Roberts and son Jack visited Mrs. Sara Roberts in Youngstown. John Kay from New Castle visited siblings. Helen Galbreath of Rochester visited her mother. Esther Lutz of Youngstown spent the weekend with her mother. multiple outings to Alliance, New Castle, and Cleveland noted. Mrs. George Lash reported ill. 60 days leave for farm work granted to U S Navy personnel.

Wampum Personals Emma Freed Pittsburg Robert Freed Amanda Beighley Pearl Fosner Beaver Falls Percy Weaver West Pittsburg Sherman Fosner Percy Ablett Leroy Ablet R. H. Aley Homer’ Roberts Jack Youngstown Sara Roberts John Kay New Castle C. B. Fitch Edward Kay Helen Galbreath Rochester George Galbreath Esther Lutz Henry Conner B. T. Brady W. C. Sturgeon Paul Alliance O W. H. Ault W. R. Martin M. N. Porter Irene Ruth George Lostetter Levi Repman Mayme Fisher New Wilmington James Riblet Pulaski George Lash G. W. Major Clarence Stapf C. M. Harvey H. E. King New Brighton Brinley Badger Betty Jane Homer Campbell Mabel Cleveland Patterson

Youth Drowns In Milton Reservoir

Youngstown Ohio June 10 Robert Donaldson 18 son of Samuel Donaldson of Cleveland drowned Sunday in the Milton reservoir eighteen miles west of Youngstown. He was swimming with companions when he sank despite their rescue attempts. Fire department crew Capt Charles Daley and Howard Hahn recovered the body with grappling hooks.

Youngstown, CO Robert Donaldson Samuel Donaldson Cleveland Milton Here Donaldson Bis Youngstown Fire Department Charles Daley No. 4 Howard Hahn Central Station

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