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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
10
Dr. Dafoe argues Fathers deserve more credit for child care, sharing duties and supporting mothers. He recalls how fathers often step in during births, sometimes bravely, sometimes ineptly, but always showing care even if society underrates their role.
Harrisburg reports indicate the 70 million Pennsylvania turnpike may not be ready by the July 4 dedication with President Roosevelt. Paving, fencing, and other work remain, and officials fear completion by the June 29 deadline. A fall opening is possible, with a potential extension from the Federal Government.
An advertising notice extols Petersons Ointment as a remedy for eczema itching pimples red blotches and related external skin irritations. It claims quick relief and offers a money back guarantee if one application fails. The ad notes the product also helps itching of feet and cracks between toes and lists a 35 cent price in druggists.
Civilian pilot training continues through the summer at New Castle Airport with the Greater New Castle Association and Westminster College coordinating. The Castleton information center will handle enrollment forms. Eligibility requires US citizenship, age 16 to 25 by June 1, 1940, no prior pilot certificate, physical fitness for student pilot CPT, parental consent for under 21, and prior scholastic credit or college affiliation preferred. Priority to graduates and those with college credits meeting civilian pilot training requirements.
J. J. Finnessy Lawrence county Scout Executive announces the appointment of E. J. Thompson, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, as treasurer of the Boy Scout Council. He succeeds Frank F. Fischer, who resigned due to illness after 14 years of service. New Castle coverage.
Garbage collection runs well as Charles Colnor reports peak efficiency from furnace workers and truckmen. Council may award a contract for a power shovel to dredge Big Run and repurpose the equipment. Pending occupational tax reclassification takes effect in 1940, with New Castle buy-in noted.
The Modern Oxford Guild gathered Monday evening in the New Castle Free Public Library assembly room with Russell Mead presiding. Mead spoke on Astronomy and the Science of the Skies, outlining fundamentals of astronomy and describing planets, the sun and stars. The notice appears in The News by mail.
Cavalry Troop K of the Pennsylvania National Guard will meet at Cunningham Armory near Cascade Park at 5 45 p m Friday for the Flag Day parade in Ellwood City. Absentees will be handled as AWOL. Includes community events in New Castle and other notes from Harrisburg and local church society activities.
Center U. P. Sabbath school conducted a morning program with singing, prayer, recitations, and remarks. Participants included Leal Baldwin J M Houk George Gibson Mary Belle Leslie Anna Gibson Jean Shaffer Audrey Shaffer Sara Gibson Harry Shaffer Ollie Shaffer and Rev B M Wallace.
Local notes record Mr and Mrs Ben Yoder and others visiting Beaver Falls and New Castle on Saturday. Several residents from Beaver Falls, Cleveland, New Brighton, Ra c ine and Youngstown visited local homes or called on families. brief social notices list moving between towns with multiple family names. The item also notes a promotional line about postcards and a subscription rate for The News by mail.
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