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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
16
A fragment notes an American inventor Isaac Babble from Massachusetts named as the discoverer of Babble metal. It states the metal was invented and patented in 1630 and mentions kitchen grease care with cold water to harden and scrape.
Community prepares for a Flag Day event with thousands of marchers and tens of thousands of spectators. Organ concert to follow at the Cathedral with speakers William Kerr and William Livengood. Parade marshal and group reports slated, but weather remains the unknown factor for the day’s schedule.
Recognition certificates were presented by the president to Pulaski New Castle Wilmington Slippery Rock Ellwood City Mt. Jackson Wampum and Plaingrove districts. Rev A J Randles delivered the sermon on The Task of the Bible School stressing Christian character and self denial. Officers for the year were named with Robert Strickler Jr and Harry W Brown as top officers. Resolutions urged worship attendance missionary work and abstinence while thanking the New Castle News for publicity support.
Bethel A. M. H. junior church met at Mrs. Evelyn Kiser s home to plan a June event. Della assisted with refreshments, and the next meeting is set for June 25 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farrow.
The city will open ten WPA groomed playgrounds on Monday morning after a week of training for play center supervisors at the Educational city headquarters, 226 Pearson street. Frank A. Leonard, WPA recreational chief, said equipment would be ready for distribution to sites. Locations include West Side off Smithfield street, Rose Bowl Park Avenue section, Booker T. Washington Center Mahoning avenue, Liberty street in Seventh ward, Jones Park Moravia street, Rose Avenue near Rose Avenue School, Lincoln Garfield school building, Dean Park Old Country club in Croton district, and Gaston Park.
News from London reports explosions heard in southeastern English towns as RAF and other forces intensify activity over the Channel. British fleets engaged in attacks on shipping and invasion defenses, with ongoing aerial operations and reports of bombardment along the coast.
One teaspoon of glycerine added to each pint of rinse water during woolen blanket laundering keeps fibers soft and gives a renewed look.
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