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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
20
Dr Williams will preach Sunday evening on the legend of Sir Galahad and the Siege Perilous. The subject blends Tennyson’s Idylls of the King with Gospel imagery to teach life laws and character building for young people. The aim is to inspire constructive living and moral growth.
Elwood City June 16 Children Day observed Sunday morning with a 9:45 Sunday school and 11 o clock worship. A fine program is arranged with choir pieces recitations prayers and songs including The Opening Prayer Messenger of Welcome Seeds We Sow Little Rainbow Child Our Greeting Conundrums Volunteers Bob O Link Queen of the Year The Starry Flag Which One and The Gardeners Secret Exercises and remarks by Rev John Waite Benediction and offering.
Ellwood City residents are reminded and warned that leaving car lights on at night is illegal under the newly enacted traffic ordinance. Police report several cars have been stolen after being left with lights burning, and violators will be summoned to appear before the burgess. The new law also requires headlights to be dimmed within city limits. those ignoring the rule may be called to the burgess office.
Sunday services are held at the Young building with a 9:45 a.m. start and a 0:45 a.m. reading subject God the Preserver of Man. Wednesday evening services at 7 p.m. Reading room hours Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend and visit the reading room.
Ellwood City June 16 John Bohaly of Crescent Avenue has returned home from Pittsburgh where he attended the medical school of Duquesne University during the past term He will spend the summer at home here.
Children’s Day was observed at Mt Pleasant M E church with full auditorium despite bad weather. Russell Fennick gave the welcome and Esther and Virgil Hughes led the primary song. The program featured a flag drill, education symposium, two addresses, and numerous songs by the children, raising almost $25 in offerings.
In Ellwood City on June 16 First Christian Church led by G L Messenger offers a Bible school 9:45 am with a 9:30 am song service. Sermons at 10:45 am on Value of the Resurrection and 7:45 pm on A Man Worthy of Imitation. Choirs perform Oh How I Love You and Rejoice Greatly as officers are elected after the morning service. Public invited to attend all services.
Regular services at First Baptist Church Ellwood City on June 16 include Bible school at 9 30 prompt attendance and a children s day offering. A children s day program at 10 30 morning features a program by the little people. Young People s Society meets 6 30 with plans for a moonlight picnic. Evening service at 7 30 titled A Missing Hand with choir and orchestra. Minister C Harrison Donaldson invites all to attend.
Rev William C Schaeffer D D professor in Eastern Theological seminary Lancaster Pa named principal speaker for dedicatory exercises and services at Immanuel Reformed church on Sunday June 24 large congregations expected and the event described as special and important with the minister widely regarded in the Reformed church
In Ellwood City Shelby Tube plant workers report Liberty Loan subscriptions totaling 134,150 dollars, about two thousand dollars more than earlier estimates. The latest authentic report from those in charge confirms the higher total and praise the generosity of Shelby men for the bond drive.
Rev and Mrs James McClelland of Leechburg Pa spent several days in Ellwood City visiting friends and relatives. They attended and assisted at a missionary meeting in the Free Methodist church on Thursday evening with Mrs McClelland noted as Miss Elda Sports of the city. Walter Harris was a Pittsburg visitor the previous evening.
Free Methodist church in Ellwood City lists Sunday services led by Rev. A H M Zahniser with Sunday school at 9 45 am and worship at 11 am on Heart Purity, plus class meeting at noon and evening service at 8 pm. weekly class and prayer meetings Tue and Thu at 7 45 pm. Children’s Day observances included a sermon and a street service amid a somber mood due to Oliver Spencer’s death.
About 300 Greek natives in Ellwood City split into pro Allied and pro German camps. A court hearing led to fines of seven dollars each for Sam Patussi and four others charged with assault, disorderly conduct, and insulting remarks about the United States and allies.
Ellwood City union Presbyterian church marks the second anniversary of the dedication with communion Sabbath. Rev James A Cosby preaches Josephs Wagons in the morning and The Church of the Living God at night. services at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Choir offers a special program. Building fund pledges expected. Bible school 9:45 a.m. Crescent avenue near 6th street hosts.
The Church Council of Trinity Lutheran meets Monday evening at eight at the parsonage to transact important business. Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon The Rich Man and Lazarus. Luther league at 6 45 p m and vesper service at 7 45 p m Rev Ambrose Hering of Pittsburg will speak on Inner Mission work.
Residents of Ellwood City report reckless driving threats on Franklin Avenue endangering children and adults. Several drivers are accused of losing control and a number of complaints may be filed against motorists deemed unfit to drive.
A burglary at the home of Thomas Jones at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Sixth Street was reported to the city building. A fine ring was taken in the break in, describing the primary theft as the main item from the residence.
Police pursue clues after a bicycle was reported stolen from the porch at Wayne Avenue home of E A Allen in Ellwood City. The missing bicycle has not yet been found.
A musical program held last evening at the First M. E. Church under the Friendship Circle drew a good crowd. The event proved interesting and entertaining with a successful performance and lively attendance.
The Hazel Dell band organized recently in Ellwood City is making rapid progress and plans a public appearance within two to three weeks. They likely debut on July 4, with members aiming to parade the streets in the city.
J G Cobler visited business in Cleveland and M J Kraus toured New Castle. Harry Hoenstein family vacationed in Pittsburg while Edward Fiegenbaum stayed with his aunt and uncle I Kraus. Mrs R E Butler and son visited Harmony. M J Kraus and Sidney Kraus were Beaver Falls visitors. Charles Kay reportedly in serious condition at city hospital. R G Stroup and wife visited Evans City hosts. Oscar Bair Edward and Saul Kellar attended a Cascade Park dance. Fannie Wilkofsky left Seventh Street for a visit with sister Mrs Max Stahl in Oil City.
Washington June 16 Retail food prices in the United States rose an average nine per cent between March 15 and April 16, according to labor department statistics. It was the sharpest monthly advance since the war began, with flour up 18 per cent bacon 15 per cent and potatoes 14 per cent. Every food item except coffee advanced.
Ellwood City June 16 Immanuel Reformed Church will hold morning and evening services as usual. Rev. James B. Musser will preach at both. Morning topic is An Invitation Abused and the evening message is Plenty Versus the Wilderness.
Attorney and Mrs J M Humphrey returned from Grove City where they attended Grove City College graduation exercises and the Alumni Association meeting in which both are members.
Advertisement claims Dr James Headache Powders stop headaches and neuralgia in moments for 10 cents a package at any drug store. It urges readers to stop suffering and believe relief is possible, noting millions have found the misery needless.
Lawrence County shows the best record in the Pittsburg district with 243 enlistments since 1916 toward a district quota of 4,098. The district total to June 10 was 2,867 enlistments with a 1,334 shortage, now reduced to 1,115. Recruiting officers will accept more marginal candidates to fill gaps as the army pushes toward 293,000.
Hundreds of ballet girls travel with Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows for Cinderella. The 1,250 cast travels on a private train with a dining tent library and showers supervised by Mrs Hartzell known as the little mother of the circus. Ballet master Ottokar Bartik directs daily rehearsals before 20 minutes of performance each afternoon and evening. They tour 30 to 40 states, come from New York Metropolitan and European houses, and enjoy travel without hotel bills while no suffragists are among them.
Notice from the local recruiting station reports that John Kicos and Joseph Jedzniak, two Saturday evening recruits, refused to enlist upon arrival at Columbus barracks. Harry C. Ryhal and Reuben C. Carrol also declined to enlist. Stanley Swartz was rejected due to chronic lead poisoning. Victoria BC is listed with 36519 inhabitants.
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