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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1924

Page

6

Fine Program To Feature Annual Children's Day

Annual Children's Day program scheduled for Sunday June 15 at 10 30 a m in Second United Presbyterian church features a morning of songs recitations and exercises by primary junior and intermediate departments with a full schedule of readings and choir anthems led by Rev A J Randles. Committee chair Mrs Roy A Long and members W E Harris and Miss Esther Wagner organize the event with Harry Hammond on organ and congregational song.

Second United Presbyterian Church Roy A. Long W. E. Harris Esther Wagner Harry Hammond Howard Warnock Alice Bradford Miss Hanna Dorothy Allen Rod Campbell Miss Allison Anna Mary Alexander Sara McKee Seh Margarite Hoffman Leland Denister Dorothy Bradford Billie Bovard Myra Whiting A. J. Randles Jehovah God

Policy Committee to Address Crippled Children Care

The state welfare department announced a committee to formulate a policy for handling crippled children. The panel meets in Harrisburg on June 23 and includes Mrs. Robert McIntosh of Emergency and Philadelphia, Miss Alicia Wenkelman of Allegheny Hospital Pittsburgh, and Miss Rita L Scudder of University Hospital Philadelphia.

International News Service Harrisburg Pa State Welfare Department Robert McIntosh Philadelphia Alicia Wenkelman Allegheny Hospital Pittsburgh Rita L. Scudder University Hospital

Fred Childs Returns to Town Amid Family Illness

Fred Childs, once of this city and now in Chicago, is visiting friends today after he was summoned to West Middlesex Pennsylvania by his mother's illness following a recent stroke.

Fred Childs Chicago West Middlesex

Pleasant Talk Replaces Harsh Language Policy

A new social guideline encourages courteous dialogue among participants. Officials emphasize respectful communication aims to reduce conflict and promote constructive exchanges in community settings.

Fake charity workers sentenced to 60 days in workhouse

Edward Deeley and William Deeley of the Saved Gospel Messengers were convicted in Pittsburgh and sentenced by Judge Harry H. Rowand to 60 days in the county workhouse. Detective P. J. Moran led the fraud case against the Buffalo headquartered organization.

Edward Deeley William Deeley International News Service Pittsburgh Gospel Messengers Buffalo N. Y Harry H. Rowand P. J. Moran

Grace Methodist Church Dinner A Notable Local Event

More than a hundred guests attended Friday’s congregational dinner at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church on Reynolds Street. Rev C J Baker led the gathering and introduced an evening program in the parlors with Rev C E Petree of First M E Church Sharon giving the address and Miss Lockhart giving a short talk. Vocal selections by Frances Gibson David Reese and Llewellyn Jones complemented the spring flower decorations as the event proceeded under church direction.

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Reynolds Street C. J. Baker C. E. Petree First M. E. Church Sharon Miss Lockhart Frances Gibson David Reese Llewellyn Jones

Children to Take Part in Croton Church Program

An observance of Children’s Day will be held Sunday morning at Croton Methodist Episcopal Church with the Sunday school meeting at 10 o’clock for enrollment and a program to follow in the auditorium led by Rev. D. R. Dunn. The program features departmentals, recitations, songs, pageants, and a role for Young Parish members along with an orchestra selection and benediction. Separately a note mentions plans for a beet sugar factory in Latvia after experiments show sugar beets can be raised there.

Croton Methodist Episcopal Church D. R. Dunn Mrs. Hill Pansies Wendell Allen Macine Schetrom Virginia Biance Hazel Balint Mary Crisci Vivian Moore Grace Gibson Katherine Hunter Genevra McCreary Sylvia Black Lillian Armstrong Louis Shellenberger Katherine Ange Edwin Hill Opal Rodgers Dorothy Kinney Hazel Sizer Fred Warner Roy Baynham Louis Rodgers Len Latvia

Successful Specialist in Chronic Diseases

Advertising dateline for Dr R W MacKenzie offering rapid treatment for chronic diseases with new methods claimed to take weeks instead of months. Promises relief for physical weakness backache neuralgia memory and nervous irritability. Offers kidney disease help and men’s chronic issues with a personalized approach and urgent call to action.

Inter-Sunday School Council Meeting Planned in Italian M E Church

Plans for the New Castle Inter-Sunday School council meeting set for Sunday June 22 at Italian Methodist Episcopal church South Mill Street. Rev C W Miner of Mahoningtown M E church will deliver the principal address with short talks by Lucile McConahy Evelyn Winger and Perry Schuller on Pageantry Church School and Different Types of Councils. A Bible bee will also be conducted. The cabinet meets at 7 pm to finalize plans.

New Castle Italian Methodist Episcopal Church South Mill Street C. W. Miner Mahoningtown M. E. Church Altoona Lucile McConahy Evelyn Winger Church School Perry Schuller

Dr. H. M. Chalfant to Speak at Fourth Presbyterian Church

Dr. H. M. Chalfant editor of the American Issue will speak Sunday morning at 11 in Fourth Presbyterian Church. Sunday school begins at 9 45 with an evening service at 7 45 led by Rev. C. M. Junkin, pastor.

H. M. Chalfant This City Fourth Presbyterian Church C. M. Junkin

Light Plans Discussed by City Council and Electric Officials

Councilmen Davies Lusk and Burns with Superintendent L B Round and New Castle Electric studied Jones & Karr lighting plans. The council accepted the plans but did not decide light locations. A second conference is planned Monday with Mayor Dunlap and Councilman Norris to resolve locations and candle-power. If fixed, Round will quote installation and current prices.

Davies Lusk and Burns L. B. Round New Castle Electric Company Jones & Karr Solons Dunlap Norris Round

First Meeting Under New Schedule Held

County commissioners opened under a new timetable with a 10 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Monday and Thursday session. Citizens appeared with minor concerns, while officials noted other times remain available for public access.

Mrs Lucas Sticks To Story In Coat Theft Trial

Mrs. Fred Lucas testified in Ellwood City defending herself against larceny charges for a coat taken from Luxenberg store. She claimed the coat was a Christmas gift from her brother, who also gave her mother $50, and she said he moves frequently and is now missing. Other defense witnesses were examined before the jury.

Fred Lucas Luxenberg Ellwood City

Not Guilty Verdict In Blackford Case

The commonwealth versus Gilbert Blackford ended with a not guilty verdict. The jury found the charge of misappropriating money unsubstantiated after claims that $25 from an automobile sale was withheld. Prosecutor Percy Walls faces costs as a result. Attorney Charles G. Martin represented Blackford.

The Commonwealth Gilbert Blackford Percy Walls Walls Blackford Charles G. Martin

Street Department Work Progressing

Street Department crews under J. C. Norris and Jud Barteau repair East and North side streets using road machines and tractors. Workers praise sunny weather as they tackle the worst conditions first while noting ash shortages hinder manhole work.

J. C. Norris Jud Barteau City Street Department Sol Norris

Sanitary sewer work underway at Big Run outlet site

Workers began cleaning sanitary sewer lines at the Big Run outlet and will extend the purge along the main. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Burchfield of Ashland, Pa., have arrived by automobile for a visit with their son Dr. W. C. Burchfield and family on East Washington Street.

Big Run D. C. Burchfield Ashland W. C. Burchfield East Washington Street

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Second U. P. Church Temple C. F. Schonfield R. B. Withers Helen McGaughey F. Connelly E. F. Connelly Telephone Croton M. E R. W. MacKenzie N. Jefferson St Fourth Presbyterian Obitah Taz RS Jack Gerson Penn Theatre Blog Ford Universal Sales CO Croton Avenue Washington Street la Rhine
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