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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
30
Ellwood City residents report few June weddings in 1920 despite Leap Year. Observers note Dan Cupid may have a double chance but couples appear hesitant about nuptials and licenses. Local social calendar shows minimal wedding activity for the month.
Ellwood City June 10. The newly formed Shelby mills combined team will play its first game Saturday at Ewing Park. They meet Ritter Colney of Leetsdale at 3 15 pm before a large crowd. The squad features many capable players and the season is highly anticipated.
Miss Sophia Meckling of Park avenue hosted the N. E. T. club of New Castle at Cascade Park in Ellwood City. Members enjoyed park amusements and a picnic lunch with only Miss Ethel Haswell of Ellwood City as a guest of the host.
Misses Pearl and Lillian Keller of Park Avenue are spending a few weeks vacation at Cambridge Springs.
An advertisement extols Crudoleum as a superior petroleum polish for furniture and piano finishes. It praises purity and production, credits Simpson Drug Co for promoting its uses, and offers a mail order half pint or bottle for 40 cents plus a money‑back guarantee if not satisfied.
Mrs M A Dawber of Pikes Creek Penna describes severe scalp illness with hair falling in handfuls after tonsillitis and fever. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and reports the scalp cleared and she was healed. The testimonial dates to July 1 1919.
The Duff Chapter of the Westminster Guild met at the Presbyterian church Monday evening June 7 with many members present. A study hour focused on Korea missionary work and refreshments followed, provided by Mrs. Ramsey Miss Adabelle Cochran and Miss Velma Aiken.
The L C B A of Bell Memorial church met Tuesday evening at Mrs Methany's home in Rock Point. A business session set a lawn fete for Tuesday evening at Line avenue and North street with games music and refreshments served by the hostess.
Ellwood City June 10 Mrs. Tony Turner was called to Elmira New York by the death of her sister Mrs. Samuel Shavers. The funeral service will be held tomorrow and Mrs. Turner will return to Ellwood City Saturday.
Russell Koch son of Mr and Mrs E R Koch of Fourth street quietly married Miss Berneda Coryea in Mercer by Rev Duncan of the Presbyterian church. The bride is employed in Ellwood City and the groom is a well known contractor here. They will reside here.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church held a meeting this afternoon at Mrs. M. L. Osborn's Fourth street home. After the regular business session, the group enjoyed social time and a delicious luncheon served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Clyde Hill.
The Knights of Malta gathered for their regular monthly meeting at the hall on Lawrence Avenue. A large attendance was present and the session proceeded smoothly with a productive agenda.
Beginning Thursday at 9 o clock in 5th 6th or 7th grade arithmetic and English at 323 Wayne Avenue Ellwood City. Local tl.
A special June dance will be held at Simon's Hall Friday evening. An excellent jazz orchestra will be on hand to furnish the music for the event.
Carrie Wimer of the Paris confectionery store is on a week's vacation, with Miss Florence Arnold taking charge in the shop during her absence.
Wyandotte Michigan woman describes chronic pain and debilitating months of illness before finding relief with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She credits the remedies with restoring her ability to do housework and urges others to use the products.
Civil service examinations were given today at the local post office by Postmaster B N DeFrance. Several residents took part and a route for Route 3 may be created. A 200 signature petition from Burnstown Wurtemburg and North Sewickley was sent to Washington. Since Portersville changed routes these districts lack mail service. The post office department is expected to review the matter and restore service.
R. B. Thomas and two grandchildren traveled to Buffalo yesterday to visit relatives. They plan further visits in Ohio before returning home.
Robbers entered the P and L E and Pennsylvania stations in Wampum on Tuesday night. The P and L E station safe was dynamited and $18 in cash was secured. At the Pennsylvania station several trunks and traveling bags left overnight were opened and some contents taken. Detecives were in town today examining the case and hunting clues for arrests.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Wilson and their daughter Bertha Jean have returned from Belle Vernon where Bertha Jean had adenoids removed. Dr James Wilson, a brother of Bertha Jean’s father, performed the operation. She is recovering in excellent shape.
The Walters company presented a mammoth ringed circus show in Chewton last night with a parade and bandwagon. A sizable crowd from the area attended the evening performance and enjoyed the musicians.
Mrs Charles Davis visited her brother Charles Guy in New Castle where he remains in hospital. Mrs Jack Maher and son Bernard visited New Castle. Joseph Butler Jr also visited New Castle on Wednesday. Mrs C H Butler and children returned from Ellwood City. Effie Abernathy of Sharon stayed with Miss Mary Snare. Harry Miller and wife of North Vernon Indiana returned home after visiting W F Williams. Mrs Koontz returned from Kansas. Mrs Roy Cassidy of West Pittsburg and M Phillips of New Castle were visitors. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W H McCullough. C H Butler returned from a business trip to New York. Mr and Mrs Leslie Hunt moved to Greenville.
The Augustana Synod meeting at Jamestown New York June 8 faces a key issue language shift from Swedish to English. The synod, rooted in Swedish immigration, has 190000 communicants, 1170 churches and 1148 buildings valued at 10500000 dollars. Local pastor Rev Oscar Ostrom will attend from this city.
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