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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
5
Wednesday morning Miss Worrall physical director of VW GAL Tank A watches members of her Girl Scout Troop begin their first swimming lesson. She hopes all troop members become swimmers by season end, citing cooling months and the value of pool access for girls to learn.
Local discussions in New Castle focus on repurposing Arrow Clothing and Burger Shoe Company spaces for a YMCA pool. YWCA meeting notes reveal plans for new storefront windows and potential use of basements for baths amid contention over youth participation and public bathing debates.
Superintendent Wy CL Sroith reported delays in obtaining new street cars for Highland. Electrical department issues hinder installation. once electrical work is complete, cars will be brought to the city. The transit service had previously employed all-women crews, with a dated note on workforce.
The report lists Corporal John L Kennedy of New Castle Pennsylvania wounded on August 10 1918 with no official word until May 20. Private Orta Denniale of Hilwood City Pennsylvania wounded degree undetermined. Carl P Fisher of But Pa killed in action.
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