Optimism in U S Incomes Among Most Families in1947
Federal Reserve data show about 60 percent of families pool incomes for major expenses and expect higher earnings in 1948. Nearly 38 percent foresee similar income to 1947, while 25 percent are unsure. Consumers vary by occupation with peaks in clerks and sales staff, but unskilled workers see less or no rise. The top decile earned about one third of total income in both years, with median income at 2530 in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Federal Reserve Board
Tiow
Reserve Board
Pilots Earn Multi-Engine and Seaplane Ratings at New Castle Airport
Penn Aero Service at New Castle Airport has started its multi engine rating program. Two pilots Robert Bretz of Cottage Grove New Wilmington and Joseph Gargasz of 314 Northview Avenue passed the course. Both also earned seaplane ratings. Norman Johns flew a weekend cross country to Erie and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Aero Service
New Castle
Robert Bretz
Cottage Grove
New Wilmington
Joseph Gargasz
Northview Avenue
Norman Johns
Erie
Pittsburgh
Anthony Jr. graduates from Hospital Corps School at Great Lakes
Kenneth Anthony Jr., hospital apprentice, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. K I Anthony of New Castle, has graduated from the Hospital Corps School at Great Lakes, after enlisting December 30, 1947 and training at the Naval Center. The piece notes the US weather service’s avoidance of the word mist since 1939. It ends with a cautionary Drive slow-children move fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes, Ill
Kenneth Anthony, Jr
USN
K. I. Anthony
Hiram Way
New Castle
Hospital Corps
Great Lakes
Illinois
Anthony
Naval Service
Naval
Naval Center
Illness Strikes Noted Hardware Merchant Robert Aley
Robert Aley well known resident and hardware merchant was stricken with illness Monday morning at his place of business. He collapsed after opening his store, a doctor was summoned, and he was moved to his home where his condition is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Aley
Aley
Wampum Women's Club Plans Luncheon Outing
Members of the Wampum Women's Club will meet at the Presbyterian church at noon Thursday for a luncheon. They will travel to Harlansburg with transportation provided for those needing a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum Women's Club
Presbyterian Church
Harlansburg
Mrs. Maude Glover Sent to Ellwood City Hospital
Mrs. Maude Glover, confined at home with illness for weeks, was taken to Ellwood City hospital on Monday for treatment.
Kings Daughters Bible Class Meets Thursday Night
Members of the Kings Daughters Bible class of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday night at the Manse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daughters Bible Class
The
Presbyterian Church
Local Visitors and Family Gatherings Noted in New Castle Area
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Morrow visited New Castle on Sunday. Mrs. Lenora Stapf and D. J. Orris attended C. J. Clarke’s funeral in Ellwood on Monday. Stanley Thayer of New Florence visited with Du Wayne Kanagy on Kay Street. Mr. and Mrs. David Kanagy spent Sunday with Elmer Kanagy’s family. The Sprinkers from Beaver visited the Guildoo and Yoho aunts, Mrs. Gertrude Guildoo and Mrs. Loyal Yoho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Morrow
New Castle
Lenora Stapf
D. J. Orris
C. J. Clarke
Ellwood
Stanley, Thayer
New Florence
du Wayne Kanagy
Kay Street
David Kanagy
Elmer Kanagy
Russel Sprinker
Beaver
Gertrude Guildoo
Loyal Yoho
Charles Aiken
Roy
Pudding for diabetics promoted in old ad copy
An advertisement touts LOEB puddings and gelatin desserts as diabetic friendly. It emphasizes low calorie counts with gelatin flavors raspberry orange lemon and a LOEB pudding offering about 19 calories per portion versus 60 plus for regular chocolate.
Bible school display in Mt. Jackson features Douthitt and Miss Ada Tillia
Friday night scene shows Douthitt and Miss Ada Tillia at a Bible school display in Mt. Jackson. Mr and Mrs A H Gonick guests at the home of their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Elmer Kanagy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douthitt
Ada Tillia
Mt. Jackson
A. H. Gonick
Elmer Kanagy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maple
Axminster
Norge
Ieee
Washington & Opp
New Castle Dry Goods
Washington St
New Castle, Peana
Homart
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and Co
K. Anthony
U.S.N
H.C
United States
Weather Services
HFC
Senmold Finance
Nolan
Leens
America
Pers
Charles of London
A.i
Dinette
Duran
RCA
Motorola
Howard
Arvin
Radio Man’s Radio—Hallicrafter
Eeeeeeeeeee
Boudeir
See Wee
Formica
Gerald Zieve
Elizabeth and
Ella Kanagy
General
Bailey’s
Butler
Chambers Motor CO
W. Grant ST
Wilmington
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