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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
14
Ellwood City opens its playground as over 600 children enrolled in the season's work. Instructors Misses Rachel Bradford and Margaret Alexander lead classes with games and swimming, the pool following regular hours. Officials expect about 1,000 children daily at the grounds this summer.
Executive committee plans to turn over cash and subscriptions to the hospital board. Rev. James B. Musser is under audit to present funds by Thursday. Donations this week include Team 1 $10 Team 2 $5 Team 12 $140 and a $100 check from Pennsylvania Power Co. totaling about $31,000 so far.
Elwood City police chief announces a crackdown on speeding and night driving without proper lights. Within borough limits the limit is 20 mph, night enforcement may tighten on crowded Saturdays, and cars must have two front lights and one rear light. Officers will issue arrests after a grace period.
Chief of Police Livingston declares a June 13 deadline for all teamsters in Ellwood City to obtain city licenses. Many teams operate without licenses under old rules, and authorities plan arrests to enforce new licenses costing six dollars per team or three dollars per horse.
The Children's Aid society of Lawrence County seeks a good home for a four year old boy and a six year old girl. The siblings are devoted to each other and prefer to be placed together. Their picture accompanies the appeal.
Ellwood City reports John Miller of Second street was arrested for the second time on a charge of allowing his chickens to run at large. A neighbor filed the complaint and Miller was discharged after paying the costs.
Members of the Ladies Aid of the United Presbyterian church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Don Asher on Fourth Street. The gathering is a regular meeting with important business on the agenda.
ELLWOOD CITY June 13 The Orangemen of the city will hold an entertainment for members in Dambach hall this evening. The affair promises to be interesting. Co R McCutcheon has returned from a visit to Coraopolis. Mrs D W Moyer and son E B Moyer of Wayne avenue have returned from a visit with friends in Beaver Falls.
Hazen Avenue in the Fourth ward is described as badly in need of repair by residents. A petition signed by many property owners was presented to the council requesting repairs, and the matter has been referred to the street commissioner.
Members of the King's Daughters of the United Presbyterian church will meet in the church parlors on Thursday. Business of importance is to be transacted.
The Chinese do not use monuments for graves. The coffin is buried about one foot underground and covered by a mound. The mound size varies with the family's rank and affection for the departed.
An advertisement extols Gets-It for removing corns quickly with a painless simple application. It claims fast drying, no messy bandages, and a neat sock fit. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or mail order from E Lawrence & Co and endorsed by local New Castle pharmacies.
Grove City College holds commencement with 57 graduates, including five from New Castle. William M. Davidson will address the 10 a.m. service at United Presbyterian church followed by alumni luncheon, a 3:30 p.m. baseball game against Pittsburg Collegians, and an 8:15 p.m. senior class play Our Boys. Class day includes 10 a.m. services, 2–5 p.m. art exhibit, board meeting at 11 a.m., and open houses with a 5:30 p.m. reception.
A description of elephant vocalizations during encounters with humans and stimuli. It notes a fury driven trumpet, shrill brassy fear sounds, roaring from the lungs, a steady trunk squeak for pleasure, and nearly inaudible throat purring.
Drs. Diefenderfer Beal and Jackson head to Pittsburg for the Pennsylvania State Dental Society 48th annual convention to be held June 27 28 and 29 in Carnegie Institute music hall. New Castle dentists expected to attend the meeting features essays and over 100 clinics with officer elections on Wednesday afternoon. Rats annually destroy about 5 percent of Jamaica sugar cane crops.
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