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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

5

Awards Made at Westminster Commencement Honors 99 Seniors

Ninety nine college seniors received degrees at Westminster in the 86th annual commencement. Magna cum laude scholars were Miriam Russell, Eric, Pauline Bruce, Arthur Middleton, Eric, and Wallace Jamison. Cum laude recipients were Edwin Dillmore, Rosemary Kuhn, and Dale Yonkers. Other prizes included a $25 Kappa Delta scholarship to Dorothy Beckman, a Chi Omega prize to Jane Goetz, the Eichenauer awards to Martin Ruth Miller and Norval Christy, Pomeroy Bible awards to Lois Rotzlar and Paul Jamison, poetry reading prizes to Glent Clements and Robert Moore, library prizes to Wallace Jamison, Betty Mason, and Jean Van Alstyne, a Special Library award to Calvin Jolly, and the $100 A A W award to Esther King.

New Wilmington Miriam Russell Eric Pauline Bruce New Castle Arthur Middleton Wallace Jamison Edwin Dillmore Blairsville Rosemary Kuhn Karns City Dale Yonkers Butler Norval Christy Pittsburgh Pomeroy Lois Elizabeth Rotzlar Beaver Paul W. Jamison Glent Clements Robert Moore Putnam Station Betty Mason West Middlesex Jean van Alstyne Cambridge Springs Calvin Jolly Verona Esther King Kenmore

YMCA Launches Swimming Course in New Castle

A group of New Castle boys aged 10 to 17 attended the opening class of the YMCA Learn to Swim campaign at the YMC pool. Physical Director William Winter presided as adult coaches guided beginners. The summer program benefits hundreds of non-swimmers and is credited with reducing local swimming accidents.

New Castle William Winter NUY

Red Cross Chapter Board Will Meet

Members of the executive committee of the Lawrence County Chapter American Red Cross will meet this evening at 7 30 oclock for discussion of many matters of importance to the Chapter War relief the recent visit of Miss Bodenstein to National headquarters and other matters will be reported on.

Lawrence County American Red Cross

Two Killed in Plane Plunge near Morgantown

Morgantown West Virginia June 11 two persons died when a training ship spun from 2000 feet The victims were Harold Awson 27 a West Virginia University G A A flight instructor and Paul L McKeel Jr 26 university senior Investigating authorities examined the battered wreckage The second paragraph shifts to a New Castle jab about rural public life.

International News Service Morgantown W. Va Civil Aeronautics Authority Harald Awson West Virginia University Paul L. McKeel, Jr Buy New Castle Hick

Firemen Close Charter Monday At Waimo School

Neshannonk Township Volunteer Fire Department charter closed at a Waimo school meeting with 41 active members. A Reid English and William J Caldwell named honorary members. Funds discussed for equipment. First social in two weeks chaired by C Everett Anderson. Regular monthly meetings planned for third Mondays. next meeting June 17.

Neshannock Township New Castle

Hospital Notes From New Castle Area Facilities

Admitted patients include Joan Lee Cubellis Marilyn Hirsh Edith Biord Vernon Uber Maxine McConahy Lois Ourry and others listed with street addresses in Ellwood City Slippery Rock and nearby towns. Discharged: Mrs Bellie Passerella and infant son Shadyside plus several residents from New Castle Volant Slippery Rock and R F D routes. Jameson Memorial Hospital notes Ruth Ridenbaugh Beverly Ann McCartney admitted for tonsil issues.

John. Coban Rhodes Place Myfawnwy Lewis Park Avenue Doris Keener Hillcrest Anna Allen Lee Avenue Mary Organ Jennie Carr Ray Street Andrew Schuster Lawrence County Elsie Fredericks Edenburg Harry Johnson Robinson Street Dean Salmon Edward Owens Penn Avenue New Brighton Iva L. Jones St. Cloud Fla Ruth Ridenbaugh North Mercer Street Jennie Cable New Castle Hospital Joan Lee Cubellis Phillips Street Marylin Hirsh Winter Avenue Edith Biord Fifth Street Elwood City Vernon Uber Maryland Avenue Maxine McConahy Woodalde Avenue Ellwood City LoissOurry East Sutton Street Bellie Passerella Shadyside Mary Vitto South Gascade Street Sam Ciccone Scioto Street Paul Scruges Mahoningtown Frank Smith New Castle Margaret Harvan Moravia Street Maude Clark Volant Jimmy Crane Highland Avenue Slippery Rock Mary Jane Sickle Center Street David Sickle Jameson Memorial Hospital Beverly Ann McCartney

The Human Side Of The News By Edwin Aill

A pamphlet like critique imagines a dictatorial wartime approach. It envisions a leader recruiting Henry Ford and other industrial bosses to mass produce war materiel and activate a nationwide anti crime crackdown. The piece satirically presents the idea of centralized power and private mobs guiding national defense.

Edwin

Bert Jenkins faces DWI charge after city incident

Bert Jenkins age 1024 Croton avenue was arrested by Officers Nelson and Boyles and charged by Acting Police Chief W G McMullen before Squire O H H Green with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty and waived sentence hearing. His son Walter with him was accused of drunkenness but discharged by Mayor Charles B Mayne. City protection was provided during the funeral services for late Police Chief M J Young by State Motor police and constables. A break in at the Colored Elks home on Home street left a music box removed with change taken. Police seek William Daugherty, 16, described as five eight, black hair, tan shirt, dark brown corduroy pants, tan shoes.

Bert Jenkins Croton Avenue Nelson and Boyles Sampson &Keet W. G. McMullen Squire O. HH. P. Green Walter Bert Janking Charles B. Mayne Jenking Hye Shadysitle M. J. Young McCullough Klare William Daugherty Aliquip

St Joseph’s Sodality to Sponsor Summer Social

Young Ladies Sodality of St Josephs Church New Castle will host the first summer social on Wednesday evening from 7 to 10. Ruth Schweickert chairs the event with aides Gathleen Blake Lillian Preisel Loretta Fleeger and Dorothy Krueger as hostesses. refreshments planned for later in the evening.

Young Ladies Sodality St. Joseph's Church Sodality Ruth Schweickert Gathleen Blake Lillian Preisel Loretta Fleeger Dorothy Krueger

Hosiery Expert Advises How to Fit Stockings Right

Miss Elaine G. Tripp of Lux Laboratories at Strauss-Hirshberg's offers tips on stocking fit and upkeep. She notes 81 percent of women use foundations, 15 percent round garters, and 4 percent garter belts, stressing garters influence stocking length and durability. Advice includes matching foot size with leg length, careful washing in luke warm Lux suds, and avoiding run-prone fits by proper care.

Elaine G. Tripp Lux Laboratories Strauss-Hirshberg

Alumni Reunion Tickets On Sale In New Castle

Plans for the annual New Castle High School Alumni Reunion proceed well with Mrs. Lesiie Brindle, president, noting the event at The Cathedral Friday at 6 30 PM. Tickets are available from Ticket Chairman Carl Paisley at Paisley’s Pharmacy, The Work Basket, Stewart’s Market, Shaffer and Snyder’s, and Hyde’s Drug Store.

New Castle High School Lesiie Brindle Carl Paisley Paisley Paisley's Pharmacy East Washington Street the Work Basket North Mill Street Stewart's Market Highland Avenue Shaffer and Snyder's Long Avenue Mill Street Hyde's Seventh Ward New Castle PRO Indus Plans Swim

Hannibal Crossed the Alps Mentioned Again in Brief

A short item notes the historic fact that Hannibal crossed the Alps, framed as a timeless certainty acknowledged beyond the aging print of news.

Hannibal Alps

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