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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1915

Page

9

Playgrounds Open For Summer In Ellwood City

The News Bureau reports the Shelby A. plant hosted the opening of summer playgrounds in Ellwood City. Miss Bradford and Miss Alexander oversaw preparations as 350 daily attendees last year are expected to rise with a new shelter tent and swimming pool. A full activity schedule and regular bulletin updates will guide play for all ages and sexes.

Ellwood City School of Education University of Pittsburg

Ellwood City Women to Take Up Swimming

Ellwood City officials announce a new pool funded by Shelby A. plant workers will be reserved for women during specific hours. Women can swim on weekdays 11 to 12 and 2:30 to 4, with escorts allowed 4 to 6 and 7 to 9:30 evenings.

Ellwood City Shelby A. Plant

Pool Rules Toasted as Simple and Reasonable for All

The notice states rules are few and eminently simple and reasonable and require compliance from everyone using the pool. It acknowledges the rules may be tentative and subject to changes over time.

Forge Works Puts On Night Shift

ELLWOOD CITY PA June 14 night shift will be added at the Steel Car Forge works amid a rush of business. About half the workforce has worked overtime nightly this past week to meet demand, with expected broader employment as Shelby works and Standard Engineering also bustle with orders.

Ellwood City Steel Car Shelby Standard

Heating System Bid Set For Central School

Ellwood City Pa June 14 bids expected by tomorrow for a new heating system at Central school. Pittsburg Heating company given full supervision and plans to be ready by June 15. Estimated price between 3500 and 4000 dollars.

Ellwood City Pittsburg Heating Company

Local Hospital Sees Growing Donations From Citizens

Donations of provisions pour into Ellwood City hospital as public spirited citizens, woman’s clubs, and the Rebekah lodge contribute a range from a loaf of bread to large gifts. A full donor list will be published at month end, highlighting the steady support for the hospital’s expanded work despite limited state funding.

Ae News Woman's Clubs Rebekah Lodge

Boy Scouts Stage Fundraising Moving Picture in Ellwood City

Ellwood City scouts announce a fundraising event to air The Adventure of a Boy Scout at Majestic theatre on Friday night. The plan aims to raise 100 dollars to help cover the summer camping trip costs with growing patrols and a first annual camping excursion anticipated.

Ellwood City Boy Scouts Majestic Theatre J. J. Dunn

Volunteers urged to finish yard work at United Presbyterian Church

For a second time the United Presbyterian church extended a call for volunteers to grade and repair the precincts of its new church building. Many citizens answered, working Saturday evening so grounds would be ship-shape by Sunday morning. Improvements are evident.

United Presbyterian Church

Harmony Limited Delayed on New Castle Pittsburgh Run

A Harmony limited car from New Castle to Pittsburg arrived about 15 minutes late in the city Saturday morning due to a hot box. The prior run delay in the barn caused the late departure from New Castle by about 20 minutes, though the train recovered five minutes on the final leg into town.

Ellwood City Harmony Limited New Castle Pittsburg

Committee Holds Initial Meeting for Centennial Celebration

Executive committee will meet this evening to set up preparatory work for the fall centennial celebration. Committees may be formed and men chosen to manage various activities and duties for the event.

Ellwood City

Dog Causes Letso’s Injuries In Rail Car Accident

Ellwood City Pa June 14 Antonio Letso was badly injured in a rail yard incident Friday at the B and O. He was on a handcar when a dog ran across the track and was struck, derailing the car and injuring Letso including a broken nose. He is reported steadily improving.

Ellwood City Antonio Letso Letso

Congregation to Meet over Church Dedication Finances

Tonight a congregational mass meeting will be held at the United Presbyterian church to discuss the financial status of the charge and other matters connected with the dedication of the new church building. The entire congregation is urged to attend.

Ellwood City United Presbyterian Church

Second Free Concert by Italian Band Draws Hundreds

For the second time this summer an Italian band held a successful free public concert on the Central school yard Saturday evening. Ralph DeMartin directed the performance and both he and the musicians earned praise for their high proficiency.

Ellwood City Ralph DeMartin

Wurtemburg Band To Give Concert

The Wurtemburg Concert band will give a free public concert tomorrow evening at the playgrounds by the Shelby A plant. The event is part of the opening exercises and is expected to attract a large crowd due to the band's local renown.

Ellwood City Wurtemburg Concert Shelby A Wurtemburg

Former Ellwood Pastor Leads Cornerstone Church Service

Youngstown Ohio reports special cornerstone laying for the South U P church at Market street and Delason avenue. Rev James A MacDonald formerly Ellwood City pastor now leads services in the completed brick building. A box of records was inserted in a corner. Friends in Ellwood City note his success.

Youngstown New South U. P Market Street Delason Avenue James A. MacDonald Ellwood City South Church MacDonald Fllwood Mev. MacDonald

Christian Science Library Opens in Dambach Hall

Reading rooms at the Christian Science headquarters in Dambach's hall operate the first and third Wednesdays each month from 10 am to 4 pm. Testimonial meetings occur on the same Wednesdays at 7:45 pm. Yesterday services were held in Dambach hall at 11 o'clock with the subject God, the Preserver of Men.

Ellwood City Christian Science Headquarters Dambach's Dambach Hall

Reverend Bell to Take Three Month Western Vacation

Pastor Chas Bell of Bell Memorial church will depart tomorrow for an extended three month trip. He will spend most of the time on the Pacific coast visiting Vancouver and Seattle and other western points. Later in the summer he plans to visit California and the exposition.

Chas. Bell Bell Memorial Church Rev. Bell Pacific Coast Vancouver Seattle California Exposition

Tree collapse blocks Fifth Street Bridge embankment area

High winds toppled a large tree on the Hazel Dell side of the Fifth Street bridge. The tree fell from the embankment over the edge, disrupting the area and prompting cleanup.

Hazel Dell Fifth Street Bridge

Miss Ruby Cole Heads West to Montana for Visit

Miss Ruby Cole of Wayne Avenue left Saturday for an extended trip to Montana to visit her parents now residing there. She may also visit the exposition while in the western states and does not plan to return soon. She has been employed by Slocum Hardware company.

Ellwood City Ruby Cole Wayne Avenue Montana Miss Cole Slocum Hardware Company

Visitors and locals gather in town on a Saturday

C. C. Carroll of New Castle visited here Saturday. KE Parden of Cincinnati was a visitor on Saturday. Ralph Nagle of Pittsburg visited. Miss Eva Stevens returned from a short visit to New Castle. Miss Florence Hughes attended a Cascade park dance Friday evening. William Stardough and L. A. Magnus of Pittsburg were in the city Saturday for business. Lawrence Kraus returned home from Geneva college after the winter term. Sidney Kraus attended Beaver Falls commencement exercises.

KE. Parden Cincinnati Ralph Nagle Pittsburg Eva Stevens New Castle Florence Hughes Cascade Park William Stardough L. A. Magnus Lawrence Kraus Geneva College Sidney Kraus Beaver Falls

Volunteers Work Saturday Evening

Volunteers gather for a community service event Saturday evening to assist local residents and support the neighborhood. Organizers call for additional helpers and share details for sign in and parking.

Geneva college exercises conclude Friday evening

Charles Yoho of Crescent street has returned home from Philadelphia where he attended the University of Pennsylvania.

Cises Geneva College Charles Yoho Crescent Street Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania

Get Out Into The Open These Fine Days

A plea to enjoy spring days outdoors urging readers to walk along Neshannock creek or any open space. It highlights tranquil skies, fragrant air, and the mood uplifting after recent rain and cold, promising moral and spiritual benefits from time outside.

Neshannock Creek

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Ellwood City News Ellwood Forge Works Beautiful Services Glen Park and Refuge Locust Grove Cemetery J. D. W. Heazelton Heazelton Christian Science Library Ellwood Personals C. C. Carroll Ellwood City, Pa Newcastle McCrory Stores Corporation Chicago McCrory S.W. Straus & CO Straus Building Wall Street New York White Sale Nainsook Joseph Horne Pittsburgh New Castle News Love & Megown’s Harry G. Eower George Winter James K. Love Sam H. McGoun
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