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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1939

Page

15

Local notices list street improvements and bids in New Castle area

Public notices detail a petition for street improvement on Blanchard Avenue and Lafayette Street in Seventh Ward New Castle, with bids and committee actions pending. Tax notices cite South New Castle Borough for 1932 rates, penalties, and due dates. Executors’ notice names Albert L. Thayer and heirs. estate of Charles C. Thayer in New Castle. Stock prices section lists numerous industrial and utility shares with current quotes and percent changes.

Nhutting South New Antin San France County South New Castle Lexal—News Charles C. Thayer Tate City of New Castle Lawrence County Albert L. Thayer

Stocks Drift Lower Amid Irregular Market Trends

New York June 13 stock trading opened irregularly with many pivotal issues slipping. Allied Chemical Chrysler Goodyear U S Smelting and General Motors fluctuated, while several others including Bethlehem US Steel and American Telephone showed smaller declines. Some preferred shares gained strength with Commonwealth Southern American Brake Shoe and Public Service of N J 7 percent issues up two to three points.

New York Allied Chemical Chrysler Goodyear U. S General Motors Bethlehem U. $. Steel Youngstown American Telephone Anaconda American Smelling Kennecott Consolidated Edison Montgomery Ward Westinghouse U. $. Rubber American Can Commonwealth & Southern American Brake Shoe Public Service

Bertha Burrows Honored By Nightingale Scouts

Ellwood City on June 13 scouts of the Nightingale Girl Scout troop surprised leader Miss Bertha Burrows with a picnic and shower at the scout cabin Wurtembure. She will wed Clyde Gibson Jr. Saturday. Bridal favors featured unique table decor. a miniature wedding cake marked her place. The event included a mock wedding and a treasure hunt among gifts hidden around the grounds.

Ellwood City Nightingale Girl Scout Troop Bertha Burrows Wurtembure Miss Burrows Clyde Gibson, Jr

Sons Of Veterans To Honor Straley In Ellwood City

Ellwood City residents report Bert Straley of Topeka Kansas will be honored by the Sons of Union Veterans post and auxiliary. A camp reunion of past and present members is planned for Wednesday evening June 14 at 8 o clock in the Fourth Street W or W hall. A two day dedication ceremony is included as part of the program.

Philog Ily Ellwood City Bert Straley Topeka Kam Sons of Union Veterans Post Fourth Street

Bell Memorial class hosts June meeting at home

Mrs Harry Lash of Orchard Avenue entertained sixteen members of Class 19 of Bell Memorial Presbyterian church for a June meeting. Plans were made for a three dinner on July 10 at the summer cottage of Mr and Mrs James Marshall near Fombell. Stella Ruth helped with the lunch. Providence Picnic Ellwood City June 13 Junior Guild will join Providence Baptist North Sewickley for a picnic at Mrs J Lester Hazen Riverview Friday. Past Chiefs Club Ellwood City June 13 Pythian Sisters Lodge members meet at Mrs W C McKim Fountain Avenue.

Ellwood CiTy Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church Harry Lash Orchard Avenue James Marshall Fombell Stella Ruth Providence Chiefs Chiefs Club Pythian Sisters Lodge

Wholesale Poultry Butter Eggs Prices and Supplies Report

International News Service dispatch from Pittsburgh notes wholesale prices for poultry butter and eggs with limited supplies. The report lists heavy hens leghorn hens roosters ducks geese and turkeys alongside varying prices for butter eggs and regional crate and pack pricing for tomatoes cabbage and related items in multiple states and markets.

International News Service Pittsburgh Hennery Texas South Carolina Louisiana Mississippi Roorer Georgia Ohio Baslkell Tennessee

Hay and Grain Prices in Pittsburgh Wholesale Market

Prices quoted are wholesale and in car lots. No. 2 red winter local range 88 cents to 89 cents, No. 1 white new 45 to 48 cents, No. 2 white 44 to 46 cents, No. 1 white 21 to 43 1/2 cents, No. 2 yellow corn 63 to 63 1/2 cents. Timothy various lots 10 to 16 1/2 dollars, clover mixes 13 to 17 dollars, oat straw 9 dollars, wheat straw 9 to 9 1/2 dollars.

Pittsburgh Timothy

Livestock market report from Pittsburgh

Saleable hogs 300 steady with heavies 450 to 850, mediums 650 to 085, lights 675 to 485, high lights 650 to 685, packing sows 450 to 5, pigs 6 to 50. Saleable cattle 50, calves 150 with good steady demand. Vealers good to choice. saleable sheep 200 with spring lambs steady. yearlings good to choice, aged workers medium to good 2 to 4. ewes good to choice. ram lambs good to choice 950 to 1050.

International News Pittsburgh

Ellwood Elks Plan Flag Day Parade and Exercises

Ellwood City and nearby communities join in Flag Day events with Elks, American Legion, VFW posts and civic groups. A 6:30 parade through Aliquippa leads to 7:00 pm exercises at the high school stadium with Judge W. Walter Braham and Hon. Louis Graham as speakers. Earl Herbert directs a dramatization of the American Flag.

Ellwood City Elwood City Beaver Pals Rochester Ambridge Gornopolis Aliquippa Elks American Legion V. F. W. Posts Boy Scouts W. Walter Braham New Castle Louis Graham Beaver Earl Herbert Scot Lawrence County Ewoot City Americas Legion J. J. Eckert

Wampum Rotary Club Receives Charter In Ellwood City

In Ellwood City June 13 the Wampum Rotary club was presented with its charter by district governor Glennis H. Rickert in a service at the First Presbyterian church. About 150 Rotarians attended as visiting delegations from Slacon, New Castle, Bessemer, Butler, Zelienople, Evans City, Beaver Falls and others offered greetings. John Kulken, club president, spoke in response after the charter was presented, and gifts from various clubs accompanied the charter ceremony.

Ellwood City Wampum Ellwood Club A. M. Stevenson Paul Winter Guy Davis Mr. Burns States London Irvin Holmes Wampum Club Jane Stevenson Fred Filipone John Kulken Harold Marshall Weasurer Milton Flynt Charles Repman Dick Merrow Dec Dickson Everett Marshall Greer Brogham Hartley Allen Clark Aull Abe Caplan Ed Algier Lige David Dave McDonald L. J. Overlander Rotary International Beaver Falls Buttons Zelienople Evans City Mew Castle Butler

Blue Jay Scouts Entertain Mothers At Dinner

Ellwood City June 13. Blue Jay girl scout troop entertains mothers at a dinner in the First United Presbyterian church dining room. 45 guests were served a royal dinner and had a program with piano solos, readings, and skits. Mrs Allen Crowe led arrangements. Miss Rita Manning hosted. Wolfe Patrol met at Ontries Biddle’s home for weekly activities with signaling lessons and a lunch. Service Club meets at Magyar Presbyterian church basement barring.

Ellwood City First United? Presbyterian Church Blue Jay Girl Scout King's Daughters Max Green Thomas Jones W. Gamble Alien Crowe Charles Adams Betty Hall Rita WOLFE Wolfe Patrol Ontries Biddle Ellport Bill Winner Charles Biddle Ernest Androlla William Biddle Wil Bill Wimer Wurtemburg Eres Androlla

Union Services Schedule Given Ellwood City

Ellwood City churches will unite for union services starting June 18 with a rotating list of speakers. Sundays feature Rev. Stevenson, Dauben, Bell, Carson, May, Minteer, Osterhouse, Green, Coughey, Routledge, Pringle, and Berger at local churches.

Ellwood City The Ministerial Association Trinity Lutheran Church A. M. Stevenson Evangelical Reformed Church F. H. Daubenspeck Bell Memorial Charch Charles Bell First Methodist Church T. H. Carson United Presbyterian Church Miltion A First Christian Church W. E. Minteer First Presbyterian Church B. G. Osterhouse First Baptist Church T. Green Evangelical Church J. E B. Coughey Bell Memorial Church J. R. Routledge J. E. Pringle Thomas Berger

W C T U Meeting Hosted at Mrs Jesse Young Home

In Ellwood City on June 13 thirteen members attended the June Wurtemburg W C T U meeting at Mrs Jesse Young s home. Eva Fox led worship with R H Kirk H F Pollock and Mary Gibbons participating. A temperance program followed. With president absent Mrs A J Musselman led the meeting and plans were made for a tureen picnic on July 10 with venue to be decided. After a social period the hostess was assisted by Mrs Musselman Mrs Wilbur Steimer and Florence Howell in serving lunch.

Musselman Wilbur Steimer Florence Howell

New Books Added By Public Library May Update

Library board reports 98 new books added in May raising total volumes to 21 820. May circulation reached 10 602 versus 10 450 in May 1938 and active borrowers total 6 523. Routine matters filled the rest of the meeting.

Ellwood City

Sodality Honors Thressa Felner in Ellwood City

Ellwood City events note Thressa Felner’s upcoming Saturday church wedding under Sister DeChantal. A June 28 meeting is scheduled, with June 13 church activities from Knox Presbyterian including a breakfast for Westminster Guild, a father and sons banquet, and a Women’s Missionary secrecy meeting. Miller family holds its 29th annual reunion June 15 at Ewing Park with picnic dinner.

Knox Presbyterian

Jones McKenna Wedding Date Revealed at Surprise Tea

Engagement of Luella Jones to Carl McKenna announced at a World Wide Guild gathering on Ellwood-New Brighton road. The wedding is planned for Thursday June 22 at the bride’s home with pink and green decorations and a mock ceremony for guild members and guests.

Ellwood City Luella Jones Jenne Jones Frisca Carl McKenna Edward McKenna Ellwood-Zelienople Road William Fleeson J. Lester Hazen Providence Baptist Church Ellwood New Brighton Sarah Keul Ineteen Marie Weil Grate Virginia Keul Guild Czar Riverview

Slippery Rock Cemetery Road Contract Awarded

Ellwood City trustees opened bids for an 800 foot cemetery road to enhance the Slippery Rock church property. N J Guy of Ellwood City won with a bid of 648 dollars among five bidders.

Ellwood City Slippery Rock Church N. J. Guy

Young People's Council Meets in Ellwood City

Ellwood City churches hold the dune session at First Methodist with Miss Julia McDanel leading devotions. Norbert Rossman elected treasurer replacing Herbert Miler. A group of singers from all nations is set for Friday June 26. Skating party social planned at Evans City with New Wilmington guests. Margret Fen led recreation. refreshments by Margaret Lusher, Julia McDanel, Norbert Rossman, Edith Denniston. Next meeting July 10 at the U P church.

Ellwgon City Gunz 13 First Methodist Young People's Council Ellwood City Julia McDanel Betty Wilson Norbert Rossman Herbert Miler Methodist Young People Evans City New Wilmington Eveming Margaret Fen Paul Wyrick Margaret Lusher Edith Denniston U. P. Church

Plans Laid For Fun Field Frolic For Ellwood Scouts

Ellwood City plans a Good Time Day on June 24 for Boy Scouts with a free Majestic Theater movie at 10 a.m. registration required. Scouts gather at Camp Thompson at 1 p.m. for games, prizes, and supper followed by songs. A district meet, refreshments, and transportation are organized by scout troops and sponsoring bodies.

Ellwood City Boy Scouts Elwood Zech Edward Slevin Joseph Costrell John Agras Lee Whitmire Charles Follette J. W. Cragle Lil 'Krebs Ray Conner Joe Mew Voto Iaop Cam Thompson

Stream Improvement Plans Progress For Ellwood Rod and Gun

Members of the Ellwood City Rod and Gun club gathered at Ewing Park grove for an outdoor meeting. Fifty attendees discussed new state game laws and heard that bass at the Afarion Farms Hatchery are spawning, signaling a good yield. A trap shoot is planned Saturday at the range on the Wamipim road. No meetings in July and August. the next session will be the second Saturday in September at Ewing Park grove, preceded by a picnic.

Ellwood City Wild Cat Run Chewton Ewing Park Grove Afarion Farms Wamipim Road

Local Sister Nora Gold Dies Aged 64 In Butler Area

Ellwood City reports Nora Gold 64 died at Butler Memorial Hospital. Survived by Edward Gold husband and siblings Homer and Ellsworth Hazen, Judith Wilson, A D Newton. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at Young funeral home West Sunbury with Rev. Strobel. Separate item notes Junior Woman's Club year end event at Ewing Park with Mrs. Charles Turner hosting thirty members. Ruth Phelps elected recording secretary. scavenger hunt and roses decorates the dinner table.

Ellwood City Nora Gold Butler Butler Memorial Hospital John Beaver Sarah Beat Haxen Beaver Pulls Edward Gold A. D. Newton Judith Wilson Cleveland Ellsworth Hazen Young Funeral Home West Sunbury Rev H. W. Strobel North Butler Presbyterian Church Ewing Park Charles Turner Dean Turner Bret William H. Jones Ruth Phelps

Monday Members at Barnes Home Bridge Club

Ellwood City June 13 Mrs T V Barnes hosted the Monday bridge group at her Lawrence avenue home with Mrs Samuel Henigan as guest. Three tables competed and Mrs Ford Singler earned the top score. A refreshing luncheon followed. next meeting set for June 26 with Mrs Rae Chambers. Hospital notes list admissions George Baney Maine Pinesnik Arthur Beffer with discharges Earl Newman Frank Moavenue and births to Clarence Fosnought and Paul Mallary.

Ellwood City T. V. Barnes Monday Bridge Club Lawrence Avenue Samuel Henigan Barnes McKeesport Ford Singler Agalm Rae Chambers Second Street George Baney Maine Plnesnik Harmony Arthur Beffer Zellencyle Earl Newman Frank Moavenue Clarence Fosnought 13Th Street Paul Mallary Route 1

Baptists Meet for June Class Gatherings in Ellwood City

Ellwood City reports note First Baptist Church members met at Mrs Samuel Matthews home in Ewing Park for the June session with 14 members attending. Mrs Aught Mosley led worship and refreshments were served by Mrs Inde Boyer. July gathering set for Monday at TM. B A Lodge Ellwood City notes W B A regular meeting postponed to Wednesday at 7 30 pm in First National Bank hall with a card party following business. Ellwood Personal notes say Mrs Edward Bekiley of Franklin Avenue recovering after major surgery at Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh and expected to return home soon.

Ellwood City Dorcas Samuel Mathews Ewing Park Aught Mosley Inde Boyer B. A. Lodge W. B. A. Lodge First National Bank Ellwood Edward Bekiley Franklin Venue Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh

Rebekah Lodge Plans Picnic at Eveine Park Grove

Twenty five members of the Rebekah Lodge gathered last evening in Sank hall for the regular meeting. Plans were made for a picnic on July 25 at Eveine Park. I. O. O. F. members will be invited as guests. Announcement of the Past Noble Grand's club pitzice to be held Monday evening, June 33, at Ewing Park. A regular meeting will be held on Monday, June 26.

Ellwood City Lodge Rebel Lodge Eveime Park Grove Ewing Park

Otette Club Guests and League Events at Ellwood City

Otette members host three guests including Ted Knauf and Mrs Dorothy Owens at the Otter club with Mrs Francis Riley assisting at Lawrence Avenue home. Ray Conner wins top honor in bridge. Epworth League plans a park gathering at Ewing Park Tuesday evening with refreshments by Burnzerts Wilmer and Pauline Boots and entertainment by Howard Howell Emerson Powell and Jean Kirker.

Ellwood City Ted Knauf Dorothy Owens Croft Otter Club Francis Riley Lawrence Avenue Bridge Ray Conner Howard Jones Epworth League Wurtemburg Methodist Church Ewing Park

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