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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1941
Page
35
A yard of properties follows with detailed listing notes. Multiple addresses across Wilmington and surrounding areas show homes ranging from 4 to 9 rooms with features like garages hardwood floors and fireplaces. Prices from modest to several thousand dollars and terms offered by agents.
A. Phillips advertises farmers to bring merchandise on Tuesday at Wampum and Thursday at Pulaski. Phone not provided.
The Wayne Township School District will receive sealed proposals for the general contract to erect an addition to the consolidated school building. Bids due 7:30 AM EST June 24, 1941, to be opened publicly. Requirements include sealed delivery, a bid bond of 1 percent, and plans from architect B J McCandless. The board may reject any or all proposals.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department seeks sealed proposals for Class 129 Supplement C Hardware Supply Contract from August 1 to October 31 1941 with bid opening June 17 1941. Information may be obtained from the bureau office. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Roger W Rowland Secretary Legel News May 19 28 June 10 1941.
The New York stock market rose with leaders advancing fractions to over a point and several issues climbing to new highs. General Steel Castings and Case led gains among industrials while Union Carbide International Paper and Gimbel preferred posted notable increases.
Prices for the day are provided by Kay Richards and Co Union Trust Building.
The newly formed Ellwood City Junior Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting after a dinner at Immanuel Reformed Church. Norman Welling presided as temporary chairman. 24 members attended and heard reports from Senior Chamber representatives. A Board of Directors was appointed to serve until December, including James Keller and Stanley Wilson among others. The next meeting is scheduled for July 14 at the same church.
All poultry butter and eggs are wholesale prices to dealers with limited supplies. Poultry markets hold steady with varied weights and grades for heavy hens leghorn hens and broilers. eggs firm with white extras and U S graded options. butter prices easing. Tomatoes cabbage potatoes and regional produce show mixed but mostly steady patterns across boxes, crates and sacks.
Live stock activity in Pittsburgh on June 10 shows cattle steady with various classes priced from 750 to 1150 for steers and 650 to 750 for cows. Hogs gain 5 to 15 cents with most weights around 960 to 990. Sheep and calves hold firm with lambs and chutes listed among steady ranges.
June 10 market report lists No 2 red winter wheat at 1.03 to 1.04 per bushel local. No 2 white oats 46 to 47.5 cents per bushel. No 2 yellow shelled corn 87 to 88 cents, No 3 85.5 to 86 cents, No 4 84 to 85 cents. Hay timothy various grades 10.50 to 15.00 per cwt. clover mixed and clover graded 10.50 to 12.50. Straw oat 10.00 to 10.50. wheat 11.00 to 11.50.
The Dorcas class of the First Baptist church met at Mrs. Floyd Cogley home with 15 members. Mrs. David VanGorder led devotions and Mrs. George Schiller led the business meeting. Refreshments were assisted by Mrs. Claire Bower. The next gathering is July 14 at Mrs. George Schuller’s home in Slippery Rock Stop for a picnic.
In Ellwood City on June 10 boys are urged to sign up for the derby as prize money is expected to be the finest ever. Derby Director Denny Schill has two sponsors supporting two boys to build strong racers and any boy needing a sponsor can contact Schill.
United Service Organization for National Defense meeting will be held tonight at 8 in the Sunday School rooms of the Presbyterian Church at 5th Street and Spring Avenue. Representatives from every local organization are expected to support the free will drive to sustain recreational clubs for soldiers. New Castle Unit Service organization members will speak on campaign progress and a drive chairman will be chosen, with full campaign under way soon.
The Sons of the American Legion held their last meeting of the season at Huber's Beach in Ellwood City with about forty members enjoying a wiener roast and social hour. Committee members Bill Wilson LeRoy Skewis and Stiefel organized the event. Activities included music swimming and dancing. Legion Drum and Bugle Corp will resume practice next fall ahead of the Flag Day parade planned by the Elks in Coraopolis on June 13.
Young Peoples Council met Monday at United Presbyterian church then moved to Huber's Beach for swimming and games. Refreshments were served by church hosts. Next meeting will be at Wurtember U P church with devotionals by Bell Memorial group.
Rebekah Lodge met at the First National Bank building for its regular session. A memorial service was held for Mrs. Jennie Thornhill, a charter member, and the group announced the next meeting would be June 23 at the usual location.
Ellwood City reports Helen Downing daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Downing graduates from Hood College at Frederick Maryland with a B S in home economics. She served as president of the Marionettes and Theta Eta chapter of Alpha Psi Omega during her college career.
During Mrs Fay Cowans temporary absence Ellwood City reporter news items will be taken by Jack Hough. Call Ellwood City 470. Items may also be left at Ellwood City News company Lawrence avenue.
A class of 18 candidates was initiated at L. O. O. M. hall in Ellwood City in honor of Mrs. Maude Harbert of New Castle. New officers installed include Mrs. Thelma Yoho as regent and Mrs. Devilla Patterson as graduate regent with talks by several members. chapters from Butler, New Castle, Mercer, Sharon, Pittsburg, Huntington, W. Va., and Ellwood City attended. Next meeting is set for July 2.
The Monday Bridge Club met at Mrs. George Dambach's Spring Avenue home on Monday evening. Three tables played with Mrs. Howard Wilson winning first prize. Special guest was Mrs. W. W. Kerr of Ellwood-New Castle Road. Hostess served a light lunch assisted by her daughter Mrs. Bee Cham. The group plans to meet in two weeks at Mrs. J. D. Kirk's Fifth Street home.
The Emma Schaffner Bible class of Immanuel Reformed church will meet at 8 p.m. tonight at the pastor Rev. Howard Lochs home on 8th Street in El Wood City.
Ellwood City hospital admitted five patients on Monday and recorded three discharges. Names admitted include Rose Camato Delores Rubino Shirley Migut and Mrs George Micut. Discharged were Wayne Brown Demonic Devite and Mrs Elwood Van Diver.
Mrs Henry Myers entertained Beaver Falls club members at her home with two tables of bridge. First prize went to Mrs Clifford Hall and second to Mrs George Faurie. Special guest was Mrs Morris Phelphs. The next meeting will be at Mrs James Newton's home in Wurtemburg.
The Ministerial Association of the city held its annual social at Ewing Park on Monday evening. Wives and children joined the ministers as they discussed the summer union services and kept the plan largely intact. Rev. Mr. Wallace of Center U. P. church attended as a guest.
Martin Luther class of Trinity Lutheran Church met Monday evening with fifteen members present. Andrew Zikeli Jr led devotionals, then a business session followed by contests and games and a lunch. The next meeting is July 14 at Doris Lindgren’s home.
McQuiston descendants of early settlers near the vicinity plan the fiftieth reunion on Saturday June 14 at Ewing Park. Dinner will be served at noon and an afternoon program of races and entertainment will be featured.
In Ellwood City on June 10 Mr and Mrs William W Bleakney announce the marriage of their daughter Jean Eleanor to Joseph Cook son of Mr and Mrs D Cook of Wampum. The ceremony took place in Toledo Ohio on Tuesday June 3. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs A J Cook of Toledo. After a honeymoon trip through Michigan they live with the groom's parents and plan to reside in Ellwood City soon. Jean is a 1939 Ellwood High School graduate and was a student nurse at Jamesson Memorial Hospital New Castle. Joseph is a Ellwood High School graduate and has worked for the National Tube Company since graduation.
Ellwood City June 10 A meeting of the Perry township volunteer fire department will be held Friday June 13 at 7 30 P M in the Wurtemburg school. The officers hope to close the charter of the organization at this time. Officers are Harry Beigley president Floyd McCaslin vice president Charles Houk secretary Charles Timblin treasurer and Clarence MacDonald fire chief.
Mr and Mrs King Steffler newly married couple received a serenade and shower at the Zelienople road home of Mr and Mrs Harold Steffler Monday evening with about 175 attendees. Gifts were opened and a lunch was served by the hostesses.
The Milk Dealers Association met in Chamber rooms with President Ed Smith. Local dealers will have authorities check milk sold to consumers at residences for proper licenses or face fines from the State Milk Inspector. A campaign by George Kingston promotes June Dairy Month with increases in milk cream and dairy sales.
Ellwood City report states Miss Margaret Mulgrew daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mulgrew wed Carl Springston in Washington D C today June 10. The ceremony was performed by her brother Father Brian and will precede the ordinary ceremony when the bridegroom is ordained a priest. Attendants were Miss Ann Mulgrew and Robert Grant.
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