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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1929
Page
20
T A E McConaghy announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for the Ellwood City tax collector post. He notes 19 years residence and prior tax office experience, with primary set for September 17, 1929, urging support to satisfy all parties interested.
Ellwood City high school’s largest class graduated Tuesday night at the Liberty theater. Judge George H. Gessner gave the address on imitation initiative and inspiration. The auditorium was packed as the salutatory and valedictory addressed the stakes of high school and community use.
Mrs Kathryn Hainer of Second street entertained the Original Bridge club Tuesday afternoon in Ellwood City. Two tables played with guests Warren Thorpe and Mrs George Wisher. Carden roses adorned the room and at the close Mrs W R Johnston awarded a club store honor and Thorpe received a guest gift. Next Tuesday Mrs H EB Helling will entertain.
Ellwood City readers learn of a full day of United Presbyterian Church activities on Thursday. Afternoon at 2 o clock the Ladins Aid Society holds its monthly meeting in the church. Evening at 8 o clock the A W class and the Hennah P McDonald class meet at private homes. A tureen dinner for the Kings Daughters Bible class is set for 6 at Mrs George Wright's home with church carpooling arranged.
Ellwood City Quota club members host a bridge party Friday afternoon and evening at Mrs. Lillian Thomas home on Glenn Avenue. Miss Florence Brownstein chairs with assistance from Miss Adisa Jackson Mrs. Harry Caplan Miss Fatton and Mrs. Lillian Thomas. Club shop owners donate prizes for a fine civic event of the summer.
Members of the Women’s Missionary Society of Bell Memorial church will conduct an all day meeting Thursday in the church with a three o clock dinner. Guests will include members of the Women’s Missionary Society and Ladies Aid Society of Slippery Rock Presbyterian church.
Members of the Rotary club will entertain the Rotary Anns Thursday evening in the dining room of the Presbyterian church as a ladies night. These events occur several times a year and feature a fine program and a souvenir for each guest.
Ellwood City June 11 The auxiliary of the American Legion voted to make local Gold Star mothers honorary members for life. Honorees are Mrs. D. A. Randolph, Mrs. Ford Buquo, Mrs. Flors Myers, Mrs. Ella Hennon, and Mrs. Keeler. President Mrs. Harry W. Brown to attend national convention in Scranton in July.
In Ellwood City on June 12 five North Side W C T U members delivered a dozen bouquets to sick and shut in residents. The act was organized by Mrs G D Boggs with committee members Mrs Myrtilia Houk and Mesdames G C Boggs Matilda McFall Zane Steverson and Tom Marshal. The group plans a July 16 meeting in Ewing Park for officer elections.
Ellwood City residents hosted members of the Modern Bridge Club at Miss Ann Rosenheimer’s Beaver Falls home on Tuesday evening. Three tables competed with honors awarded to Miss Claire Smith, Miss Edyie Moyer, and Mrs. Dongle Northrup. Refreshments followed the games. In two weeks Miss Mary Sakrada of Beaver Falls will entertain.
William J. Schmidt, 75, Pineville Oklahoma, is in critical condition at Rochester hospital after being struck by Bert Fischer of Ellwood City in Center township last evening. Schmidt, formerly of Center township, was visiting O. L. Marsh and family.
Judge George H. Gessner of Youngstown spoke to the Kiwanis club at Trinity Lutheran church on detours in life. He urged occasionally stepping away from dull cares to sharpen sensibilities and happiness, and advocated armed neutrality with a strong navy and fortified cities.
Ellwood City social notes report Miss Alma Graham of Beaver Falls hosting an Inter-City Bridge Club luncheon at Ellwood Country Club. Roses decorated, awards given to Mrs. Harold Seidel and Mrs. Ray Aylesworth. Special guests included Mrs. Bruce Hunter and Mrs. George Weever. July meeting set with Mrs. Harold Seidel.
Moravia residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Couples and individuals from Baldwin Stop Ellwood City Slippery Rock and Pittsburgh joined gatherings with St. John, Wood, Lytle, Jessop, Pedan and other local families.
Wilber Jessop near Bale wins stop while James Smock rests at home. Rev. Mahler hosted by Arnold Young in Elwood City. Grace Morrow visits Ellwood City relatives. Various residents travel to Butler Pittsburgh and Baldwin Stop for visits and church activities. Families from Mt Hope Wampum and Pittsburgh share weekends and outings with friends and neighbors.
Under supervision of Martha Ketler and Lawrence County W C T U, the Central W C T U presents a gold medal contest at the Y M C A auditorium Friday June 14. Eligible contestants include many local women with judges already secured. special vocal numbers by Mrs. W are planned.
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