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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1936

Page

15

Cardinals And Yankees Picked To Win Pennants

New York Yankees open favorites in the American League with odds 6 to 5, overtaking the Red Sox as pennant contenders as of midseason. The National League picks the St Louis Cardinals and Cubs with strong bets. other teams trail with varied futures.

Cardinals Yankees New York Boston Red Sox Jack Doyle St. Louis Jake Powell Washington Ben Chapman Yanks Red Sox Detroit Tigers Cleveland Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Cubs New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Phillies Boston Bees

Corrected quotation with proper grammar

Dad gave us our home, she said, but we appreciate it as much as though we had earned it.

Local Links Sylvan Heights Weekend Golf Results

Golfers at Sylvan Heights contested best ball and kicker handicap events over the weekend. Medalist Willie Grammes posted 77 in Saturday play, with Darby Mancine and Emil Mancine delivering a 66 low net in the best ball event and Darby paired with Mancine for a 72 net in the kicker’s handicap. Sunday saw Charles Ward take the kicker’s handicap with 70, while Mancine and Demico won the best ball net 66.

Sylvan Heights Willie Grammes Angelo Vitto J. S. Darby George Shook Emil Mancine Darby Mancine Willie Grommes Walt Wogan Charles Ward Oscar Mancine P. Demico W. Shook See T. Fenati E. Reeves Tebe Deacons Ks W. T. Saul E. Mancine G& HH. Ny G. West Elmer Frey Renee Asiane Mahoning AB C. Picarro E Eee Dave Astonee M. Orlando van Carrey Teem Ewe Geno Veri Seer Seer Sesessssees Rainey, Cf P Coord W. Snyder Rotunno F. Plush Oe Bhesa Cane Eccensessss J. Pieerro Prescaro Conaeecu E. C. Jarrett W. J. Miles A George Shook W. Watkins Don Wilson Ss. Wanter J. W. Hall Resesees E. Smith Wees R. Powell Mike Schwab F. Powell Scola Veegeee QO. Mancine H. N. C. Leotardo G. Veri W. G. Fleming M. Lombardo Ippoliti

Wampum Beats Mahoning In League Clash At E and A Field

Wampum defeated Mahoning six to three in a Lawrence County league game on the E and A field yesterday. Wampum recorded nine hits to Mahoning’s seven as S Winter hit a triple. Scala Mundo and Powell turned a neat double play. The box score follows.

R. HE. Wampum Mahoning Prescarro Demick S. Winter Scala Mundo Powell Cardella Domnick Rainey Prescaro Ippolitto Ippol Wampum

Shenango Midgets Win Fourth Game of the Year

Shenango Midgets topped Keystone Midgets at Carnegie field 8 to 2 with Lavella pitching. Keystone A. C. Juniors meet First U P church in Class B league at Albert Street field Tuesday night with a postgame meeting. Royal Red Dragons beat North Hill Tigers 18 to 8 at Boyles field. All-Stars plan a season with a new lineup. tryouts set for Centennial field Wednesday 5 45 with listed players urged to report. Dave Brown is business manager, contact 2212 or 360 East Washington New Castle Pa. Colonial A C and Castlewoods to clash after 7 7 tie. Colonials host Castlewoods Wednesday.

Shenango Keystone Carnegie Field Lavella Keystone A. C U. P. Church Albert Street Field Royal Red Dragons North Hill Tigers Boyles Field New Castle Dave Brown East Washington Street Gene Jackson Colonial A. C West Pittsburg Colonial Field Colonials Castlewoods

Lions vs Penguins: 5 0 win on Washington field

North Street Lions defeated the Penguins 5 to 0 on Saturday morning at Washington field. Turner allowed two hits for the Lions and Delia hit a homer. For Lions games, call 475 M and ask for Al.

North Street Lions Penguins Washington Field Turner Delia Lions

West Side park hosts meeting on junior baseball league

Tonight at eight, a West Side park meeting will discuss plans for a West Side junior baseball league. Attendees include North Street Lions Nine Tigers Tiger Juniors and the Corner A C.

West Side Park West Side North Street Lions Nine Tigers Tiger Juniors Corner A. C

Mohawk A C Softball Beats Smoothies 10 9 at Boyles Field

Mohawk A C edged New Castle Smoothies 10 to 9 in a tight softball action at Boyles Field. The matchup showcased clutch hits and late-inning defense to swing the outcome.

Mohawk A. C New Castle Smoothies Boyles Field

Mohawks Batter Up in Fans’ Standout Game

Markel and Sadler formed the winning battery while Covelli Bartberger and McIvor shared the losing effort. Covelli Markel and Byers hit homers for the winners, with four players delivering solo shots. For Mohawks game details call 2838 R or 5360.

Markel Sadler Covelli Bartberger McIvor Byers

Shenango Softball Beats Bay of Naples 11–6 at Dean Park

Shenango, leaders in class B, defeated Bay of Naples 11 to 6 at Dean Park Field with Carson and Augustine pitching. Fava caught, Joe Fava homered, Cleaners allowed 18 hits by Mil lione. Shenangos meet Croton M E church at Dean Park Field tonight, announced by Manager Joe Cherby.

Shenango Bay of Naples Dean Park Field Carson Augustine Fava Cleaners Millione Joe Fava Shenangos Croton M. E. Church Joe Cherby

Church Softball Schedule Announces Tonight's doubleheader

Two postponed games will be played in the Church Softball league tonight. The First Presbyterians meet the Second U. P. at Elders Field and the First Christians face the Third U. P. at Ross Avenue Field, per Doc Prugh.

Church

Second U P Defeats Highland in Forfeit

Football card notes forfeits for the Second U P versus Highland, and lists matches including First Presbyterians versus Third U P on Rose Avenue and First Christians against First Baptists on Englewood Avenue with Mahoning M E facing Croton on Elders.

Second U. P Highland First Presbyterians U. P Rose Avenue First Christians First Baptists Englewood Avenue Mahoning

Catholics Defeat South Side 12-11 On Scungio Home Run

Catholic baseballers rally in eleventh inning as Chubby Scungio hits a grand slam style homer with two aboard to beat South Side Merchants 12-11 on the B and O field. DeCaprio and Copple each collect two doubles, with full box showing Merchants 11 Catholics 12.

Scungio South Side Merchants Merchants DeCaprio Copple Ross A. C R. H. E. Merchants Santangelo Cioffi Amabile

First Day Blues as Tommy Returns Home

Tommy tells his mother that school taught him not much on his first day. He laments needing to go back the next day with a sad tone.

Tommy

Bessemer Edges Tin Plate In Lawrence League Clash

Bessemer defeated the American Sheet and Tin Plate 3 to 2 in a Lawrence league game at Bessemer Sunday. Bessemer led in the sixth, Tin Plate tied in the eighth, then the winning run came in the ninth. Box score notes include hits by Fruitt, Stanley and Russo, with multiple base thefts by Puromaki and key double plays.

Bessemer American Sheet & Tin Plate Tin Plate PTR Ee Aea Fruitt G. Stanley Russo W. Puromaki Benson Gennock Jones Coughlin Snyder Stanley T. Puromaki

Umpire Assignments Set for City Softball Week

The City Softball league lists umpire crews for the week as the first half nears its end with many games postponed or tied. June 15 features Radiators versus Croton and Bonnetts versus Knights, with June 17 Knights meet Radiators and Nobils face Bonnetts, and June 19 Box Factory battles Knights while Radiators play Bonnetts and Croton Progressives take Nobils.

Radiators Croton Castle Beach F. Isabella Monath Bonnetts Knights B. & O. di- Thomas Aiello Box Factory Nobils Lehigh Santangelo van Fossan B. & O. Aiello DiThomas Lehigh— Santangelo Croton Progressives

Girl Scout Camp Program Ends at Ellwood City

June 15 Ellwood City the week long Girl Scout camp at the Wurtemburg scout cabin closed with visitors day. Miss Elizabeth Reis of the Regional Camp committee attended and the program featured unit contributions, songs, dances and a investiture for tenderfoot girls.

Ellwood City Wurtemburg Elizabeth Reis W. H. Shields Klondikes Council of Jewish Women Jenovese Gertrude Jones Herman Fleischer Bessie Guldbrandsen Garfield Thomas Emmett Liebendorfer Crow Piutes Jean Morrow Margaret Cartwright Miss Reis Mrs. Bradley Shirley Babbitt Eleanor Cable Geraldine Evans Jacqueline Fike Gloria Giovannini Charlotte Hall Leona Hangst Esther Houk Nancy Morrison Josephine Petrucci Aliqui Santis Louis Thompson Luella Twentier Girl Scout Council Laurance Ziegler Bert Fisher Kennedy Mathews Conveyer Company Cartwright Hardware Company Iseman

P H C To Graduate Juniors Tuesday

Ellwood City June 15 Local P H C will graduate the Juniors to the Senior Circle at a ceremony during their regular meeting Tuesday night at 8 o’clock in the W of F hall on Fourth street. The Supreme officer from Sharon will attend. Irene McKim leads an interesting program. Lunch will be served by Mrs. Sara McCullough and her committee.

Ellwood City F. W. Hall Fourth Street Sharon Irene McKim Sara McCullough

Woman Receives Diploma At Duquesne Commencement

Miss Virginia Reynolds of Evans City received a diploma at Duquesne University's fifty eighth annual commencement exercises held last week at Soldier's Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Virginia Reynolds Evans City Duquesne University Soldier's Memorial Hall

Householder Family Reunion Set for June 20

Ellwood City June 15 The annual Householder family reunion will be at North Sewickley Grange hall on the Ellwood New Brighton road with a picnic dinner starting at 12 o'clock Saturday June 20.

Ellwood City North Sewickley Ellwood New Brighton Road

Daugh­ter Born to Caplan Family in New Brighton

Ellwood City reports the birth of a daughter on Saturday evening at Beaver Valley General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Pierson Caplan of New Brighton formerly of the city.

Ellwood City Beaver Valley General Hospital Pierson Caplan New Brighton

Hazel Dell W. C. T. U. to Meet on Pershing Street

Hazel Dell union of Ellwood City will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. James Lusher on Pershing street Tuesday evening at 7 45.

Hazel Dell Union Ellwood City Hazel Dell W. C. T. U James Lusher Pershing Street

Cochrane Ready To Rejoin Tigers After Illness

Detroit reports manager Mickey Cochrane improving at Henry Ford hospital after a hyperthyroid illness and an infected tooth extraction. Doctors hope he may return to the lineup by next Sunday or early next week as the Tigers resume home games after the eastern trip.

International News Service Detroit Detroit Tigers Mickey Cochrane Boston Henry Ford Hospital Mickey

Eleanor Goehring Weds W W Dambach in Ellwood City

Eleanor Louise Goehring daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert J Goehring Beavers county and Woodrow W Dambach son of Mr and Mrs C Fred Dambach Fombell were married June 11 by Rev J H String at Zelienople Reformed church The bride wore iris blue with roses as corsage Bridesmaid Marion Thompson and best man Thomas R Steed attended The couple planned a motor trip to Washington DC and Atlantic City before living with the groom’s parents where he works at Dambach Flower Gardens

Ellwood City Eleanor Louise Goehring Gilbert J. Goehring Beaver County Woodrow W W. Dambach C. Fred Dambach Fombell J. H. String D. D Zelienople Reformed Church Marion Thompson Thomas R. Steed

Knox Daily Bible School Nears Completion of First Week

Knox Presbyterian church hosts daily vacation Bible school for children ages 4 to 12 from 9:30 to 12 each Tue Wed Thu Fri. Attendance averages 94 under Mrs. Robert E. Bell with assistants including Mrs. Steven Keul and several others. Activities feature music memory work Bible history handwork and recreation with awards for memory milestones and bringing in new scholars.

Ellwood City Knox Presbyterian Church Robert E. Bell Steven Keul Abriam Davies Edwin Morgan Dorothy Aiken Mary Bell Clifford Rice Doris Clarke Harry James William Slade Lessey

Young Men's Club Holds Dinner Dance at Broad Hotel

The newly formed Young Men's Club of Wurtemburg hosted its first event a dinner dance at the Broad Hotel last Friday. Attendees dined privately at 8 p.m. and then danced on the roof garden with fourteen couples present. The group plans more similar events soon.

Ellwood City Young Men's Club Wurtemburg Broad Hotel

Bonus Bonds Being Delivered Today

Ellwood City veterans receive their World War bonus bonds this afternoon with 400 to 500 locals due for delivery. Bonds will be certified or cashed at the post office this evening. proof of identity required if not known by the mail carrier. Payments processed through a Pittsburgh bank over a few days.

Ellwood City Thomas A. Wilson Pittsburgh

Local families spend week-end visits across towns

Mr and Mrs Earl Mathinson of Bucyrus Ohio visited relatives in the area for the week end. Mrs Paul Merriman and daughter Eleanor of Elm Ridge visited at the R T Saltzman home Crescent avenue. Albert Rossiter and children Merle and Homer of Johnstown stayed with relatives at North Sedvickley. Thomas Wray of Ellport and Eugene Bowman with daughter Katherine of Wilkinsburg were guests of James Morrison in Wampum avenue. Betsy and John Millholland of Clarksburg spent time with Mrs John Grenville. Alfred Raymond and daughter Jane of Conway visited Ernest Raymonds family North Sewickley township. Trinity parsonage hosted Frank Shindledecker and son Bob Jim Ritzert Esther Eberhart and Bernard Holben of Chicora.

Earl Mathinson Bucyrus Paul Merriman Eleanor Elm Ridge R. T. Saltzman Crescent Avenue Albert Rossiter Merle Homer Johnstown North Sedvickley Thomas Wray Ellport Elktown Eugene Bowman Katherine Wilkinsburg James Morrison Wampum Avenue Irvin Millholland Betsy John Clarksburg W. Va John Grenville Alfred Raymond Jane Conway Ernest Raymond North Sewickley Trinity Parsonage Frank Shindledecker Bob Jim Ritzert Esther Eberhart Bernard Holben Chicora

Ellwood Church Notes and Week Activities

The Women’s Missionary Society meets tonight at Dr Anna McKinley’s home with Mrs M E Solsberg leading. Progressive Class gathers Tuesday at John and Mary Deemers home. Christian Endeavor and Young People meet at Hildrith Welsh’s home. Midweek prayer service Wednesday at 8 led by Rev Aubrey. The 98th Lawrence County Sabbath School Association convention runs Thursday at Epworth M E church New Castle with sessions from 10. Awards go to classes with highest attendance. Christian Softball faces Bell Memorials tonight at 7 at No 1 field.

Women's Missionary Society Anna McKinley M. E. Solsberg John Deemer Christian Endeavor and Young People's Council Hildrith Welsh Aubrey Lawrence County Sabbath School Association Epworth M. E New Castle Bell Memorial

Immanuel Reformed Consistory Meeting and Ice Cream Festival

Immanuel Reformed holds a regular consistory meeting Tuesday at 7 45 p m. There is no Ladies Aid Society meeting on Thursday. Members report Friday to prepare for the church lawn ice cream festival at 8 p m with choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m.

Immanuel Reformed Ladies’ Aid Society

Ambridge U P Church Week Events and Picnic

U P Church in Ambridge lists a Tuesday Beaver Valley Oratorical Contest at 8 15 p m DST and a midweek service Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by a Thursday 8 p m Bible class for King’s Daughters. Friday 8 p m features Rev S E Irwin as guest speaker and Saturday holds the annual Sunday school picnic at Ewing Park with Spurgeon Elder as general chair. transportation by car from the church at 2 3 and 4 p m with dinner at 6 30 p m. Observance of the Lord's Supper next Sunday.

U. P Beaver Valley Ambridge U. P King’s Daughters S. E. Irwin U. P. Church of New Castle Ewing Park Spurgeon Elder Ray Hemmerlin

Church Schedule for Tuesday to Saturday Evening

Tuesday 7 p m junior choir rehearsal and Brotherhood meeting at 38 p m The Queen Esther Class meets at Mrs Pred Wehman home Wednesday 7 45 mid week service at the home Sermon theme The Sin Covetousness Orchestra practice 45 p m Saturday 9 a m Confirmation Class at the church

Pred Wehman

First Baptist Dorcas Class Plans Tonight Meeting

The Dorcas Class of First Baptist is scheduled to meet tonight. A Wednesday picnic at Ewing Park features a basket dinner, sports, and a grove worship service replacing the midweek church service. Thursday brings a monthly church parlor meeting.

First Baptist Dorcas Ewing Park the Grove Women's Missionary Society Junior Guild Doremus

Local Church Socials And Choir Rehearsal Planned

Slippery Rock Presbyterian hosts Thursday night choir rehearsal at the church. Friday the Young People of the Center Church will be entertained at a social here.

Slippery Rock Presbyterian The Center Church

Birthday Celebration For Dorothy Lou Holliday In Ellwood City

In Ellwood City on June 15 Mrs Hugh Holliday hosted Dorothy Lou Holliday s 11th birthday with bingo games contests and prizes for Jerry Mc Devitt Joan Seidel and Betty Kizer. Betty Lou Hall of New Castle attended as a special guest and luncheon followed at two yellow and white tables.

Ellwood City Dorothy Lou Hugh Holliday Haig Street Jerry McDevitt Joan Seidel Betty Kizer Betty Lou Hall New Castle

Preacher Rev Lou Sumner Visits Pulaski During Stay

June 15 report from Ellwood City notes Rev Lou Sumner preached in Pulaski last Sunday. He traveled with Harry Smith and on the return they visited Waldo and Mrs. Tom Nesbit, planning to remain there for a week.

Pulaski Ellwood City Lou Sumner Pulaski Harry Smith Waldo Tom Nesbit

Car Of Wampum Man Stolen Here

R P Parker of Wampum R D 2 reported his 1927 Buick sedan with license HM54 stolen Saturday night about 11 near Fifth street. The dark blue car with wooden wheels vanished. In a separate incident Paul E Knauff on Border avenue was damaged about $25 when struck by James Fereese of 513 Hazel avenue on Crescent avenue near Eighth street.

Ellwood City R. P. Parker Wampum R. D. 2 Fifth Street Paul E. Knauff Border Avenue James Fereese Hazel Avenue Knauff Crescent Avenue Eighth Street

Children Honored At Sunday Service In Ellwood City Churches

Children led programs and services across Ellwood City district churches in special events. The Union Service at First Christian Church featured Rev. F R Schlinger of the Christian Missionary Alliance delivering a worthy message to a large crowd.

Ellwood City First Christian Church F. R. Schillinger Christian Missionary Alliance

Flag Day Observed in Ellwood City by SUVCW

Flag Day was observed in Ellwood City on Saturday as the Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary sold small flags citywide. A nice sum was raised for soldier and social welfare work, and the organization and committees thank the local public for its generosity.

Ellwood City Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary

Rod and Gun Club Trap Shoot Tonight in Ellwood City

Ellwood City Rod and Gun Club will host a trap shoot this evening at six in Ewing Park. Vermin teams are urged to attend so plans can be made for a banquet at eight.

Ellwood City Rod and Gun Club Ewing Park Vermin

WPA Orchestra to Repeat Evening Concert in Ewing Park Grove

Ellwood City residents will hear another WPA orchestra concert tonight in Ewing Park Grove. The ensemble has been in great demand and promises a varied program of classical, dance, and band music this evening.

Ellwood City WPA Ewing Park Grove

Discharged and admitted list at Ellwood hospital

Over the weekend several residents were discharged including Mrs. William Kegel Glenn avenue C E Sankey Ellwood R D 2 Mrs E V Linblad and son Wayne avenue Mrs Anthony Thomas and daughter New Castle Anthony Navin Second street Mike Vanj dik Cleveland O William Court Fourth street Mrs Harvey Jordan Ellwood City Mrs Arthur Main and daughter Warren O Mrs Alexander Amasie Zelienople and Mrs F C Bodesheim Zelienople Admitted Joseph Desemone Hillside avenue Mrs Sam Makranos Lawrence avenue

Ellwood City William Kegel Glenn Avenue C. E. Sankey Ellwood R. D. 2 E. V. Linblad Wayne Avenue Anthony Thomas New Castle Anthony Navin Second Street Mike Vanjdik Cleveland, O William Court Fourth Street Harvey Jordan Arthur Main Warren Alexander Amasie Zelienople F. C. Bodesheim Joseph Desemone Hillside Avenue Sam Makranos Lawrence Avenue

Car Hits Pole At Parkstown Corners

John W. Wolfe of Vanport Pennsylvania failed to navigate a curve on Route 422 at 11 p.m. Sunday. His car veered off the road struck and snapped a telephone pole and wires. Wolfe sustained cuts and facial bruises. Passenger Fred Sauders of Beaver also injured.

Wehn John W. Wolfe Vanport Parkstown Corners Route 422 Fred Sauders Beaver

Auto sticker law takes effect at midnight

Tonight is the last day to drive an uninspected car. State highway patrol will arrest anyone driving an uninspected vehicle at midnight. Drivers must display green stickers as instructed by Corporal L. J. Lawton of the highway patrol.

L. J. Lawton The Highway Patrol

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