Girl Is Killed Three Injured In Auto Crash
Miss Ruth Shively, 21, of Freedom, was killed and Deloris Beltz, 22, and two men were injured when a drunken driver ran a red light at Reno and Virginia avenues in Rochester. Chester Dunbar, 28, of Freedom, was arrested on charges of failure to stop driving while intoxicated and involuntary manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Freedom
Reno
Virginia Avenues
Ruth Shively
Fifth Avenue
Rochester Hospital
Deloris Beltz
Third Avenue
Freecom
Youngstown
Dunbar
Norman Mohr
Mohr
U S O Drive Under Way In Ellwood City
United Service Organization drive opens in Ellwood City today seeking free will contributions to support 360 service clubs overseas and at home. solicitations target employees and retirees through local organizations to reach a $5,000 quota with checks made payable to the U S O. executive committee names include Miss Louise Barton chairwoman and Max Grodon, Boyd Barrett, H R Smith, J J McLaughtin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
United Service Organization
Mar
Council of Jewish Women
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Anril- Ellwood City
Hadassah
American Legion
Lars
T. UL
B. P. Sons of Veterans
U. S
U.S
Chamber of Commerce
Ellwood
Louise Barton
Max Grodon
Boyd Barrett
H. R. Smith
J. J. McLaughtin
Ellwood City Faithful Plan Week of Church Events
Ellwood City churches announce a busy week with official and district meetings at First Methodist and Natrona Heights M E, Bible class and youth events at Wurtemberg U P, Girl and Boy Scout activities at First Presbyterian, and a large church picnic at Ewing Park. Other venues include First Christian Lilyville and United Presbyterian sessions and Lords Supper preparations plus a Trinity Lutheran annual picnic and missionary society note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
First Methodist
Allegheny District
Epworth League
Natrona Heights
M. E
T. H. Carson
First Presbyterian Church
Ewing Park
Rotary Club
A. M. Stevenson
United Presbyterian Church
Kings Daughters
Warnock
W. E. Minteer
Ruth Croft Weds Gilbert E Foster in Pittsburgh Ceremony
Ruth Margace Croft daughter of Mr and Mrs James F Croft married Gilbert Err Foster son of Mr and Mrs Percy G Foster in a simple 4 30 pm ceremony at the Roosevelt hotel Pittsburgh The Rev Berthold Jackstent officiated with Dr A M Stevenson assisting The bride wore white organdy with embroidered trim and a floral halo veil The matron of honor and bridesmaid wore white organdie The best man was Herbert Wright The ceremony included Serenade by Paul M Conner The couple, Bucknell graduates, will reside in Westfield New Jersey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Ruth Margace, Croft
James F. Croft
Gilbert Err Foster
Percy G. Foster
Westfield
Roosevelt Hotel
Pittsburgh
Berthold Jackstent
Belle Vue Baptist Church
A. M. Stevenson
First Presbyterian Church
James F. Grate
Sallie Bowyer
Windfield
W. Va
Willam Gillespie
Evelyn May Hill
Emsworth
Herbert Wright
Elizabeth
N. J
Mr. Foster
Robert F. Stevenson
Paul M. Conner
Shubert
Bucknell
Omar Bowers Weds Alma Marburger in Ellwood City
Alma Marburger daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Marburger Evans City became the wife of Omar Bowers son of Mr and Mrs Charles Bowers in a 6 30 pm Saturday ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Hall on the Ellwood Zellenople road Rev Wayne Bowers performed the service Pearl Marburger cousin of the bride was maid of honor Nadine Hall niece of the bride was the flower girl Charnce Forbush best man 45 guests attended the reception at the bride’s parents home in Evans City The couple will reside in an apartment at Mrs Elizabeth Smith’s home on the Ellwood Gelenople road Mrs Bowers a Evans City high school graduate class of 1940 is employed by the National Tube Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Alma Marburger
W. J. Marburger
Evans City
Omar Bowers
Charles Bowers
Nonnan Hall
Ellwood-Zellenople Road
Wayne Bowers
the Reformed Church
Pearl Marburger
Nadine Hall
Charnce Forbush
Evans Clery
Bowers Willive
Elizabeth Smith
Ellwood- Gelenople Road
Soap Box Derby Meeting Tuesday
Ellwood City residents are urged to attend a special meeting at the Majestic theater tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Derby Director Denny Secall will explain 1941 rules and address problems. Boys not yet signed up should register now as final registration closes June 27. prizes for this year to be announced Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Majestic ‘Theater
Denny c Secalll
Baptists Raise Orphanage Funds in Ellwood City
In Ellwood City on June 18 Baptist churches in western Pennsylvania contributed 184.90 in cash and pledges to a regional fund campaign for the Baptist Home and Castleshannon. The local drive exceeded its goal, with key organizers named including Mrs. Jon E. Houch, Frank Wigton, Mrs. David Jones Sr., Edward McDanel, and Mrs. Robert Mahatfiey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Pennsylvania
First Baptist Church
Baptist Home and
Edward McDanel
Robert Mahatfiey
P H C to Induct Class of Initiates in Ellwood City
Ellwood City on June 16 reports P H C to induct a large class of initiates in First National Bank building rooms at 8:00. Ceremony led by local degree team. Nomination and election of officers planned, followed by a social hour directed by Mrs. Anna Mortis. In a separate notice Local Union No. 289 of salaried workers at National Title will meet at Union Hall on Lawrence Avenue at 7:30 PM. All salaried workers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
First National Bank
Anna Mortis
Ellwooth City
Law
U P Young People Win Multiple Presbyterian Awards
In Ellwood City on June 14 twenty four members of the Pioneer Fellowship and Forum society of the United Presbyterian Church attended the Beaver Valley Presbytery convention in New Castle. Kenneth Young received an achievement award plaque for the Fellowship. The Pioneer group won a Simi award and first prize in the poster contest. Paul Burrows tied for first in the essay contest with Lond Hamilton of New Castle. essays on Stewardship. The Rev and Mrs F H Deuben Speck and son Laird traveled to Princeton NJ for Laird’s graduation, where he graduates with honors Tuesday and serves as manager of the Student University Tailor shop and Nassau Lit circulating manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Pioneer, Fellowship and Forum
United Presbyterian U. P. C
Beaver Valley
Lond Hamilton
New Castle
F. H. Deuben- Speck
Laird
Princeton
N. J
Laid Will Ot
Tuesay
Nassau Lit
Dial Club
Ellwood City News section to be covered by Jack Hough
During Mrs Pay Cowan temporary absence Ellwood City reporter duties will be handled by Jack Hough. News items may be left at the Ellwood City News company on Lawrence Avenue or called in via Elwood City 470.
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Pay Cowan
Ellwood City
News Iems
Ellwood
Jack Hough
Phone
Elwood City 470
Ellwood City News Company
Lawrence Avenue
Rescue Squad Fails To Find Drowned Man at McConnel's Mills
Ellwood City Rescue Squad searched for William Black, 21, a Pittsburgh youth who drowned after diving from a dam at McConnel’s Mills. The team worked from 2:40 p.m. Sunday until darkness and high water halted the search, then resumed at dawn with no sign of the body by noon. The incident occurred as he swam near the dam after someone in his group took his picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
William Black
Pittsburgh Youl
McConnel's Mills
Army Officer To Show Film in Ellwood City
Ellwood City June 16 The Wilbur Randolph Post of the American Legion will meet Monday evening for their regular session. A special program will follow with Captain Harold Garvis an army ordinance inspector stationed at the Etna Standard showing motion pictures of the first Kun Carriage completed for army anti air craft equipment. Hospital notes Ellwood City hospital admitted four patients over the weekend and discharged five. There was one birth admitted list includes Clifford Domhoff Zelenople Mrs Joseph Tomel 516 Division Avenue Janice Strutt 212 South Clay Street Zellenople Joseph Hardisky R D 2 Elwood City Discharged Mrs Norman Fresconi Zelenople Mrs Pasqualina Sandora 816 Lawrence Avenue Jonny Krawechyk Koppel John Thomas Copper R D 2 Wampum and Mrs Andrew Ottaviani infant daughter 219 Division Street Born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Toanel a son on June 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood
Wilbur Randolph
American Legion
Harold Garvis
Army
Etna Standard
Ellwood City
Ellwood City Hospital
Clifford Domhoff
Zelenople
Joseph Tomel
Division Avenue
Janice Strutt
South Clay Street
Zellenople
Joseph Hardisky
R. D
Elwood City
Norman Fresconi
Zelenopie
Pasqualina Sandora
Lawrence Avenue
Jonny Krawechyk
Koppel
John Thomas Copper
Wampum
Andrew Ottaviani
Division Street
Joseph Toanel
Girl Scouts Camp Activities Endure Weather Trials
Elwood City June 14 Despite persistent rain Camp Kon o kwee runs scavenger hunts campfire cockage and hare and hound chases in multiple units. Sunday school and visits for parents followed by swimming relays diving exhibition archery led by Mrs Gerson with Batty Meiger winning the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Hedberg
Miss Theak
Wedding of Lascille Frisk and Leonard Turco at B V M Church
Lascille D Frisk daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Frisk married Leonard Turco son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Turco of New Castle at 9 30 am Saturday in Purification B V M church by Rev Vincent Gallisna. Bride given in marriage by her father wore white taffeta with long veil and gardenias. Maid of honor Mary Frisk wore pink taffeta and carried pink bouquet. Bridesmaids Rose Reda Rose Mew Mildred Metz wore blue taffeta. Best man William Marto and ushers Fred Frisk Louis Segredl Ralph Reda Sydney Treolis. After dinner at parents home, couple to reside on Wayne Avenue. Bride a local graduate, groom from New Castle high school. he works for Beaver Enameling Co Ellwood City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Lascille D. Frisk
Myst
Joseph Frisk
Leonard Turco
Anthony Turco
New Castle
Pather Vincent Gallisna
Mary Frisk
Rose Reda
Rose Mew
Mildred Metz
William Mar
Anny Ag Bass
Fred Frisk
Louis Segredl
Ralph Reda
Sydney Treolis
Wayne Avenue
Ocal High School
The
Beaver Enameling Company
Rod And Gun Club Weekly Shoot At Ellwood City
Elwood Rod and Gun club held its weekend shoot on the Wampum road range. High score by Book Helling with two 24s. South of Wampum and Red Rodermacher close behind. Next shoot set for Saturday June 21 at 2 30 p m with entries from Ellwood and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Elwood
Hollinback-Toth Exchange Vows in East Palestine
In East Palestine at the Presbyterian parsonage a ceremony united Anna Hollinback and Thomas Toth. The bride wore powder blue crepe with pink rose buds. Mrs Glen Mahon attended. The couple will reside in Beaver Falls. Both are linked to local schools and markets.
Banquet Held for Fathers Sons at Beil Memorial Church
The Beil Memorial church held its annual Fathers and Sons banquet at six p.m. at EGLWOOD CITY on Saturday. Rev. J R Patch delivered the principal address on Christian Living. W H Cote was oldest father. Edwin Marshal youngest son at 28 months. Dinner by Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cote
H. A. Marshall
Edwin Marshal
Zelienople Youth Dies After Robbery Arrest
Zelienople resident Steve Hoffner aged 27 who was arrested last Friday in a cafe robbery died this morning at 8 30 in Butler Memorial hospital. He was in Butler jail after reportedly slashing his abdomen with a safety razor in his cell Saturday afternoon. The J W Wolfe cafe on West New Castle Street was robbed early last Wednesday morning after closing. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Hoffer
Ten Years Ago Restored Shipbuilding Echoes Maine Visit
Edwin C Hill recalls Kennebunkport memories of a wooden shipbuilding past and old Jeb Spinney who built ships along the coast. He notes wartime demand for ships, the decline of traditional craft, and the loss of a maritime heritage as modern factories and steel ships replace wooden craft. The piece laments fading skills and urges preservation of old seafaring knowhow amid economic strains and emergency mobilization.
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Kennebunkport
Maine
Jeb Spinney
Jean
Mater
Jeb
Moby Dick
Funds Of Bunds Are Also Frozen
Funds and money of bands and other "Fascist" organizations in the United States have been frozen and may not be transferred without a license. The Treasury announced that such American organizations are subject to freezing controls under Roosevelt's executive order. The Treasury and Justice departments, including the FBI, will cooperate to uncover and choke off funds used for subversive activities by Germany or Italy.
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Cholemnational Newa Servic
Washington
Bunds
United States
Treasury
Foley
Roosevelt
Sequistering
Axis
Justice Departments
FBI
Germany
Italy
Playgrounds Open Under Dark Skies
The summer playground season opened today despite rain. Frank A. Leonard of the Works Progress Administration said nine large groups of children attended morning sessions. From Monday to Friday the sites operate 9 to 12 and 1 to 4, closed Saturdays and Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter Pluvius
Lew Castles
Frank A. Leonard
Works Projects Administration
Walter DeLillo Joins National Symphony Orchestra Instructors Role
Walter DeLillo of 338 Laurel Blvd becomes a member of a renowned group, the National Symphony Orchestra, taking on an instructor position at Peabody Conservatory. The appointment highlights his notable career in music education and performance in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter DeLillo
Laurel Blvd
Peabody Conservatory
National Symphony Orchestra
Man Killed In Erie Auto Crash
ERIE Pa June 16 An auto accident on East Lake road east of Ene caused one death and injuries to six others. Friz R Brandt 25 died when his car left the road struck a guard rail collided with another vehicle and overturned. Several injured were taken to local hospitals with varying injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
East Lake Road
Ene
Dlemas
Friz R. Brandt
Tha Brandter
Army pay checks signed for rapid defense effort
New Orleans report notes Major R K LeBrou signs about 1,000 Army checks daily as the Fourth Corps Area finance officer. He handles roughly 30,000 checks a month to sustain defense progress. Meantime in Allentown, George R Wikle of Hamburg Pa is named the tallest enlisted Pennsylvania soldier at 6 feet 6 inches and 204 pounds, 18 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
R. K. LeBrou
LeBrou
Amy
T Ries
Allent
George R. Wile
Hamburg
Pennsylvania
Lal
Wikle
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Freedom Girl
U.S. C
Wurtermburg A
Mary Pollock
Harry and
John Boots
Mary Johnson
Wurdemborg U.P
Howard Workley
J. E. Caughey
Immanuel Reformed
Orphans' Home
Greenville
Ladies Aid
Macey
4Th Street
Howard Lochh
First Christian Church
Bethany
Herman Pattan
Lilyville
Bell Memorial Church
Shady Rest
Clyde Hook
W. M
Roy Wiley
J. E. Pringte
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lutheran Brotherhood
F. H. Daubenspeck
First Baptist
Churc
Missionary Society
Ruth Croft
Gilbert E. Foster
Soap Box Derby
Baptists
P. H.C
B. G. Osterhouse
U. P
Kon-o-kwee
Rod and Gun Club
William Ripper
Alton
Velma Heinman
Beaver
George Burrows
Fountain Avenue
Lee Q’manian
Massion
Ohio
Maude Harper
6Th Bt
A. J. Harper
East Palpesue
Alice Kerr
Wurtemburg
Bertie Wedds
Betty Burns
Harold Styers
Cecil Shaffer
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Maryland
Mise Kerr
Emmett Maine
San Berside
Angelina Fraschetti
Angelo Squicquero
Philadelphia
Alfonso Biondi
Alfonso Blond
Franklin Avenue
Sons of Italy
Hollinback
Toth
Presbyterian Church
East Palestine
Anna Hollinback
Thomas Hollinback
Wiley Hawen
Thomas Toth
Ata
Harold Toth
D. Porter Williams
Glen Mahon
Darhnngcon
Glen Maban
Warre
Babcock-Wilcox Type Company
Ellwoot City
North Side Market
Nel Gwyn
Charles II of England
Zelienople
Edwin C, Hill
King Features Syndicate, Inc
England
Roosewelt
Man
International
Brahms
Lyed $Y Symphony
Fleming
Poe Lee Dee
Singer Electric
THOR
Electrolux
Eisen S
Keystone - Lawrence Transfer & Storage
West South Street
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