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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1919

Page

2

Mt Jackson Graduation Honors Class At Mt Jackson High

Seventeen seniors of Mt Jackson High School received diplomas at Friday commencement. Rev F B McAllister of First Baptist New Castle gave the address with orations by salutatorian Mabel Hoffmaster and valedictorian Ellen Kennedy. Frank Burton presented diplomas. Ray DeArment is principal. May McCracken assistant.

Mt. Jackson High School Mt. Jackson F. B. McAllister First Baptist Church New Castle Mabel Hoffmaster Eilen Kennedy Frank Burton France Ray DeArment May McCracken Verna Gilmore Florence Ehile Para Moore Verna Craig Thelma Baird Amy Fullerton Hazel Pitts Ellen Kennedy Mable Hoffmaster Mary Belle McKinley Catherine Hayes Donald Wilson Robert Kyle Harvey DeArment Jay Fullerton Delmore Miller Floyd Wellar

Lewis Home On 13th 13 Months In France

Corporal Evan Lewis returned home on Friday June 13 after thirteen months service in France with the 319th Infantry Co D 80th Division. He was slightly wounded in October 1918 and in hospital for about a week. A gas shell near him on November 1 1918 while escorting German prisoners sent him to hospital for 45 days. He spent five weeks training at Camp Lee before sailing. He is in good health and glad to be home.

Evan Lewis France Mr. Lewis Camp Lee Lewis 319Th Infantry

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes

Birth announced for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Leo Lind ley. Admissions include George Adam Wes ley and Mrs Sue Kerr New Castle. Discharges list Angelo Formen West Pittsburgh Miss Helen Wilkins Volant Miss Agnes McCreery Washington St.

Leo Lindley George Adam Wesley Sue Kerr New Castle Angelo Formen West Pittsburgh Helen Wilkins Volant Agnes McCreery Washington St

Ex servicemen receive honorable discharges at Cap Dix

Ralph Montgomery of Marshall avenue and Ellis Bannon of County Line street after months overseas with Evacuation Hospital No. 23 were honorably discharged at Cap Dix New Jersey on Thursday and returned home yesterday.

Ralph Montgomery Marshall Avenue Ellis Bannon County Line Street Cap Dix N. J

Winter Avenue Soldier Returns After Honors From Camp Sherman

Frank H Grace of Winter avenue arrived home yesterday from Camp Sherman Ohio with an honorable discharge after serving overseas with the 319th Infantry He was formerly yardmaster for the Pennsylvania at Lawrence Junction.

Frank H. Grace Winter Avenue 319Th Infantry Camp Sherman Mr. Grace Pennsyvania Lawrence Junction

Local Soldier Leroy B. Allshouse Returns Home

Corporal Leroy B. Allshouse son of Mr and Mrs A W Allshouse of Uber avenue arrived home from Camp Sherman Friday morning He served with Co A 319th Infantry AEF for one year and took part in the St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne offensives as well as several months with the British forces

Leroy B. Allshouse A. W. Allshouse Uber Avenue Camp Sherman Allshouse Co. A 319Th Infantry St. Mihiel Meuse-Argonne Engish

Clarence Steckel Receives Honorable Discharge at Camp Dix

Clarence Steckel of Raystreet, after two years overseas, earned an honorable discharge at Camp Dix New Jersey and has returned home. He originally served with the 15th Engineers but was reassigned to the Army of Occupation before their departure to France.

Clarence Steckel Raystreet Camp Dix N. J 15Th Engineers France Army of Occupation

Sergeant David Matthews Returns Home From France

David Matthews of Sutton street has received his discharge and arrived home in Jackson South Carolina on Decoration Day after a year and eight months service in France. He served as a sergeant with the 24th Regiment Engineers.

David Matthews Sutton Street Jackson S. C France Matthews 24Th Regiment Engineers

Private William Kurtz Returns Home After Honorable Discharge

Private William H. Kurtz has returned home from overseas duty after receiving his honorable discharge. He served with Company D, 319th Infantry, part of the Blue Ridge Division.

William H. Kurtz 319Th Infantry Blue Ridge

Percy Mayers Receives Discharge From Service

Master Engineer Percy Mayers of the 24th Engineers arrived Friday from Camp Dix after sixteen months in France. He will stay about three weeks with his parents at 225 East North Street before proceeding to California where he previously worked in the automobile business.

Percy Mayers 24Th Engineers Camp Dix France Frank Mayers East North Street California

Shaffer Returns Home From Army Service

Elmer L. Shaffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Shaffer, has arrived home from Camp Dix after service in France. He spent four days in Africa and took 18 days to cross the ocean.

Elmer L. Shaffer A. G. Shaffer France Camp Dix Shaffer Africa Ocean

Pass Exam For Entrance To The High Schools

County Superintendent C F Ball announces Mount Jackson Bessemer and Enon pupils have passed examinations for high school entrance. Names include John Benson Wallace Brewster Gray Caskey Elizabeth Chambers Joseph Craig William Craig Mary Douglas William Eckman John Hayes Arthur Lusk Julian Miller Robert Porter Clarence Shaw Ruth White Lillius Clark Emma Schnable Lauvi Sepic Naomi Flick Emma Glassel Ruth Falkman Ivan Carlson Wm Benson Lois O Neil Elizabeth Braden Ruth Corey Helma Daniels Bessie Goehring Floyd Haskins Herbert McRoberts Michael Nemetz Stephen Porter Irma Stinecke Anna Wike Ethel Wike Elizabeth Zeh Roy Goehring Ralph Zeh

C. F. Ball Mount Jackson Bessemer Enon John Benson Wallace Brewster Gray Caskey Elizabeth Chambers Joseph Craig William Craig Mary Douglas William Eckman John Hayes Arthur Lusk Julian Miller Robert Porter Clarence Shaw Ruth White Lillius Clark Emma Schnable Lauvi Sepic Naomi Flick Emma Glassel Ruth Falkman Ivan Carlson Wm. Benson Lois O'Neil Elizabeth Braden Ruth Corey Helma Daniels Bessie Goehring Floyd Haskins Herbert McRoberts Michael Nemetz Stephen Porter Irma Steinecke Anna Wike Ethel Wike Elizabeth Zeh Roy Goehring Ralph Zeh

Tamaqua Club Camp Opens at Harbor Bridge

The Tamaqua club camp opened today at the Harbor Bridge area. It is likely the largest in the county and plans include major social events this summer. Five tents stand for campers and a chef is hired to feed the crowd. A river dock and cleaned swimming hole are features, with a half dozen canoes and several races planned against other local canoeists.

Harbor Bridge

Sunday Church Services Northside Town

A listing of area churches with pastors and service times including Sunday school mornings and evening worship. Notable notes include Gospel Tabernacle Bible school at 9:80, Spiritua list Church of Truth speaker Mrs. S. L. John, and Central Presbyterian children’s day events.

Local Churches Schedule Sunday Services and Activities

A compendium of religious events listing services at St Luke s A M E Zion First Presbyterian Bethel A M E Free Methodist Third United Presbyterian St Paul s Lutheran Reformed Presbyterian First Christian Manuel Baptist Maitland Memorial Methodist Union Baptist St Andrews First United Presbyterian Grace M E Second U P with pastors, sermon topics, Sunday School times, and special events for the day across multiple congregations.

Third United Presbyterian J Elmer Campbell Young People’s Christian Union

Bethany Lutheran and Trinity Services Schedule

Bethany Lutheran on East Washington street holds Sunday school at regular hour. John L. Welsh, director of the City Mission, speaks at the morning service. F. J. Gilland of the City Mission leads the evening service. Trinity is led by Brucey, Reddish, B. D. Rector with Trinity Sunday services including Holy Communion at 7:30 am, church school at 9:30, Holy Communion and Sermon at 11, Evensong and Sermon at 8 pm.

Christian Science Society Safe Deposit and Trust North Mercer Street God Preserver of Man ST. John’s Evangelical Lutheran H. J. Behrens Luther League C. W. Herman Hess City Rescue Mission B. J. Berquist Angeline Sickafuse ST. Andrews East Long Avenue R. G. Roscamp Bethany Lutheran East Washington Street John L. Welsh City Mission F. J. Gilland Trinity—Brucey Reddish Trinity

Euclid Avenue M E Sabbath Services

Pastor C L Downs leads Sunday worship at Euclid Avenue M E. Sabbath school begins at 10 a.m. with superintendent John Martin. Dr Crow preaches at 11 a.m. and the pastor preaches again at 8 p.m.

Free Methodist Dewey Avenue F. A. Reese F. K. Young Euclid Avenue M. E C. L. Downs John Martin Dr. Crow

Epworth M E Church Holds Children's Day and Memorial Service

The Epworth M E Church at Pearson and Epworth hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Children’s Day exercises with an offering for Student’s Aid at 11 a m. Baptism of children at 4 p m. Memorial service for Private Henry Troutman, killed in action, at 7 p m with Chaplain Fred C Reyoulds speaking.

Croton M. E Charles C. Campbell Elsie Robb Epworth League Epworth M. E Pearson and Epworth Streets C. G. Farr Henry Troutman Fred C. Reyoulds

Y M C A Recognized At Austin Church Service

First Methodist Episcopal Austin reports Y M C A will receive special recognition during morning worship. Secretary Muffley and President McKinney will deliver messages. The pastor will speak on the Y M C A for the New Day. Evening service at 8 outlines memorials for railroad unions. Sunday school at 9 30 with classes and Epworth League at 7.

First Methodist Episcopal Austin Epworth League

Salvation Army Weekend Services at 9 East Washington

The Salvation Army lists weekend events at 9 East Washington street with a Holiness meeting Sunday at 10 30 a m Sunday school at 2 30 Young People's Legion at 6 30 and an open air rally on the Diamond at 7 30 followed by a salvation service in the hall.

the Salvation Army East Washington Street Holiness Meeting Young People’s Legion Grad Salvation Service

First Spiritualist to Hold Sunday Evening Services

The First Spiritualist will hold services Sunday at 8 o'clock over Neshannock market with Rev. Mrs. Hattie Pomous of Youngstown officiating and several local mediums expected to attend.

Neshannock Market Hattie Pomous Youngstown

Three Autos In Crash On Street At City Hall Corner

An early morning accident at the city hall corner damaged three autos as a street car stopped for a switch on Croton Avenue. An ice truck owned by J. C. McCready followed the line of vehicles and failed to see the warning signal from the preceding car.

City Hall Croton Avenue J. C. McCready

Ten Herbs touted as stomach remedy by local vendor

The Ten-Herb Man touts Ten-Herbs as a miracle stomach remedy that purifies the blood and aids digestion. He cites a Pittsburgh resident Mrs. A Vogel of 106 Holzer Street who credits improved health after using the product sold at McKee’s Kut Rate pharmacy in New Castle.

A. Vogel Pittsburgh Holzer Street New Castle McKee

Collision Delays As Milk Truck Causes Chain Crash

A tractor trailer driver failed to stop for congestion and struck a milk truck driven by T. C. West. The impact sent West’s car into a Ford touring car ahead, breaking radiators and spilling hot water on the street as onlookers feared a serious accident.

T. C. West

Children To Render Annual Program At Croton Avenue Church

Sunday at 10 a.m. the Croton Avenue M E Sunday school holds its annual Children Day program. The lineup includes songs, recitations by Goldie Book Generva McCreary and others, solos by Richard Blaine Mildred Downs, dialogues, violin and piano pieces, and end with a benediction.

Croton Avenue M. E Goldie Book

Central Church Children's Day Program Schedule

The Central Presbyterian church hosts a Children's Day with acts and readings led by church members. Doxology, responsive reading led by Neil Armstrong, infant baptism, various songs, solos, and a flag presentation conclude the program.

Central Presbyterian Church Neil Armstrong J. M. Bright Anna Patterson Katheryn Melvin Buster Shannon Bonnie Campbell Bob Emery Dorothy Sankey Peggie Griffiths Virginia Wallace Nesta Allsworth France Claire Wilson Albert Dodds True Blue Edward Fisher Edward White Scott Taylor Nature Miss Worrell Hazel Thoman Helen McCormick

Garland Triumphs Over Fast B and O at West Pittsburgh

Garland Manufacturing defeated the strong 3 and 6 aggregation 6 to 5 last night. Herbst pitched well for the B and O after the first inning. Hutnik saved the day for Garland with key relief, while Boyle starred for the B and O and Hutnik led Garland.

West Pittsburgh Garland Manufacturing Herbst Bickett Hutnik Garland Boyle Sporting Department

Bee Trials on a Moving Train Speed Test

An experiment placed a hive on a train roof to study bee speed. The train reached 30 miles per hour before the bee could no longer keep pace and was left behind.

Deaths of the Day Funeral for Clarence Baker

Funeral services for Clarence Baker were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the family home 610 East Long Avenue with Rev Sniff presiding.

Clarence Baker East Long Avenue Rev Sniff

Epworth Children’s Day Exercises

Epworth M E church presents Children’s Day program with Rev C G Farr delivering a greeting and students performing recitations songs and pantomime. Performances include Its Children’s Day by Laura May Campbell Rosebud and Robin Mary Catherine Jackson and The Tempter by Mary Rowland.

John Etter Helen Weingartner Gertrude Pitzer James Smith Miss Rice vVirginia McCracken Jack Kennedy Joe Little Forget-Me-Nots Isabel ‘Ox Laura May Campbell Sarah Owens Edna Shaffer Rosebud Robin Mary Catherine Jackson Arthur Sitzinger, Jr Little Curly Head Jessie May Weaver Rita Edwards

McCaskey Reports At Sons Of Veterans Meeting

At the Oscar L. Jackson Camp meeting Friday evening C F McCaskey reported from the state encampment in Lancaster praising the convention. The group urged investigation of French army officer promotions to National Guard and volunteer officers and defeat of the law preventing promotion by selection. C F McCaskey was elected a delegate to the National Encampment in Columbus Ohio. C F Miller of Scranton named division commander. Rev A E Yeager delivered an ovation on The Flag.

Oscar L. Jackson Sons of Veterans C. 8. McCaskey Lancaster France National Guard Congress C. F. McCaskey Columbus C. F. Miller Scranton

Marriage Licenses New Castle Area Singles

Peeel Cl Trote from New Castle joins Charlotte Critchlow also of New Castle in marriage license records. Harry C Best of New Castle and Effie R Brockman of Enon Valley cleared marriage license eligibility.

Peeel Cl Trote New Castle Charlotte Critchlow Enon Valley Effie R. Brockman Enon Valleyi

Birthday and anniversary notices color today’s events

Old Glory marks its 142nd birthday while Hawaii enters its 20th year as a U.S. territory. Centenaries honor Massachusets Governor Henry J. Gardner and Vermont jurist Homer F E Royce. National Tuberculosis meeting opens in Atlantic City and a Whitefield statue is unveiled at the University of Pennsylvania. Delegates prepare for Masons in London and the Colonial Wars convention in Burlington. Reed College holds commencement with Dr. Henry Pritchett as speaker. California Republicans meet in San Francisco to back Hiram Johnson. A protest parade at the Capitol opposes war time prohibition on light wines and beers.

Hawaii United States Henry J. Gardner Massachussetts Homer FE. Royce Vermont Congress National Tuberculosis Association Atlantic City University of Pennsylvania Whitefield Masonic New York London Burlington General Council The National Society of the Colonial Wars Henry R. Pritchett Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching Reed College Portland Ore California San Francisco Hiram W. Johnson National Capitol Washington

Sunday Observances Mark Trinity Day and Slocum Disaster Anniversary

Sunday June 15 marks Trinity Sunday and Pioneer Day in Idaho with church services across New York cities as clergy focus on International Peace. Yale alumni memorial exercises will honor Yale men who died in the war with addresses by service veterans at the university.

Pioner Idaho General Slocum New York City Yale

Fate's Rewards

A brief diary style exchange shows a speaker now working as the other person’s bookkeeper after previously assisting with arithmetic at school. This line hints at past ties and current reliance within a working relationship.

Getting Back

A tense exchange unfolds as a man accuses his partner of failing, and she responds with a snappy retort challenging his role as judge. The fragment hints at domestic conflict and power dynamics within a marriage.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Commence Prof. Burton Shenango Valley Hospital A.shan Optometrist East Washington St. ST. Cloud Bldg Equitable Life Assurance Society M. J. Donnelly Special Agent N. Mercer Street New Castle, Penna U. S U. S&s C.C.D Cambridge Rubber Co Cambridge Mass Frank Grace Tamaqua Club Harbor Ogden Ogden Vanadium Co Second Baptist G. L. Smith Gospel Tabernacle Christian Alliance Pearson Street F. B. Collitt Church OF Truth S. L. John Clutton A. Faila L. Foulke Jesus Fourth Presbyterian F. C. Schlotter Central Christian D. P. Shafer Arlington Avenue T. L. Hall First Congregational W. Glyn Williams H. R. Hughes Central Presbyterian S. M. F. Nesbitt Christian Endeavor ST. Luke’s A. M. E. Zion C. Harris Blanche Dillard First Presbyterian Robert Little Union Veteran’s Legion ST. Paul’s Lutheran West Grant Avenue W. C. Miller Bible School Reformed Presbyterian A. Crooks First Christian W. W. Sniff the Voice of God Pmmanuel Baptist BF. Thomas Margaret Williams Maitland Memorial Methodists Thos. Cook Union Baptist West Grant Street P. N. Clapton Paul Mays First United Presbyterian S. E. Irvine J. Lee McFate Grace M. E U.P A. J. Randles W. BE. “Harris War and Foreign Missions P. m Holzer St Croton Central Church CNION BELL E. North &T Offutt & GO Cor North and Mercer Sts Postoffice Epworth McCaskey W.f.dufford & Co Furnishers Senreco Penn Coal & Supply Co Pittsburg Gas Coal
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