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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1941

Page

21

Religious Circle Meetings and Movie Night at Conference

The Sabbath School Association of the Reformed Presbyterian church meets at Mrs A C Gardner 208 Pine for a business session at 8 PM. People's Mission hosts a Tuesday 7 45 PM midweek prayer service and a Young People gathering. Cottage prayer at the Grimm home Friday at Emery Street, and Highland U P Church hosts a Wednesday 7 45 PM Wilmington conference movie night with Russell Stevenson as manager plus special musical numbers and lunch by alumnae delegates.

Sabbath School Association of The Reformed Presbyterian Church A. C. Gardner Pine Street People’s Mission John Grimm Emery Street

Moving pictures and church events announced

Last year’s moving pictures will be shown at the church Wednesday at 7 45 p m with a brief musical program and refreshments. July 7 14 a Synodical Young Peoples Conference will be held at Caledon Camp on Lake Erie. The Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday afternoon at Mrs J S Martin’s home. 801 Young McGill Missionary Society meets this evening at 2 30 to picnic at New Wilmington park.

New Wilmington Missionary Conference Young Peoples Conference Caledon Camp Lake Erie Women's Missionary Society J. S. Martin Young Street McGill Missionary Society New Wilmington Park

First Baptist Officials to Convene Tuesday Meeting

The First Baptist Official board will meet Tuesday evening to elect important committees. A workers conference is set for June 18 at 8 15 p m, and Section one plans a Thursday afternoon gathering at the church. The United Workers class will hold a picnic at Cascade Park on Friday.

First Baptist United Workers Class Cascade Park

Queen Esther Circle Election Meeting at Church Parlor

Queen Esther circle meets Tuesday at 8 p m in church parlors to elect officers. Mrs George Knox group hosts SPS Randolph circle gathers Tuesday at Mrs W T Mayberry home. A tureen dinner at noon. All day quilting by Dorcas circle Wednesday. King's Daughters Bible class Thursday dining room church with tureen luncheon at 12 30 p m

Queen Esther George Knox SPS Randolph W. T. Mayberry Dorcas King’s Daughters Bible

Presbyterian Synod Sessions Open at Grove City

J. K. Furst of Winter avenue attends sessions of the Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania being held this week at Grove City as an elder from First Presbyterian church.

J. K. Furst Winter Avenue First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania Grove City

Maitland Parsonage Aid Society Meets at Olive Beil Home

Maitland Memorial P M hosts the Parsonage Aid Society this evening at Olive Beil’s home 714 Monroe street at 6 30 replacing Cascade Park Crusaders Bible class meets Wednesday at 6 45 in the Sunday school room Teachers and officers of the Sunday school plan a Wednesday after prayer meeting in the same room

Maitland Memorial P. M Parsonage Aid Society Olive Beil Monroe Street Cascade Park Crusaders Sunday School

Temple Bible Class Supper at First Baptist Tuesday Evening

Members of the Temple Bible class at First Baptist church will hold a supper in the church dining room Tuesday at 6 o clock.

Temple First Baptist Church

First Presbyterian Meeting Postponed to August Third Monday

The First Presbyterian McIlvaine Guild meeting has been postponed to the third Monday of August. Patterson Auxiliary will hold its annual picnic at Mrs. Gerald Earl Walma's home Tuesday at 6 30 PM. Sunday school officers and teachers meet for a picnic supper at Mrs. Howard Magill 202 East Garfield Ave Thursday at 6 30 PM. A service preparatory to communion Friday at 7 45 PM. Communion will be celebrated at morning worship next Sunday.

First Presbyterian McIlvaine Guild Patterson Gerald Earl Walma Howard Magill East Garfield Avenue

Section six church meeting at Mulberry street home

Section six of the First Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs. C. C. Cooper on Mulberry street Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Dallas Hildebrand as associate hostess.

First Baptist Church C. C. Cooper Mulberry Street Dallas Hildebrand

Margaret Lowery Guild meeting at Doris Foley home

Members of the Margaret Lowery Guild of Central Presbyterian will meet Tuesday evening at 109 North Street East North Street home of Mrs. Doris Foley. Mrs Marian Reese will be co hostess.

Margaret Lowery Central Presbyterian Church Doris Foley East North Street Marian Reese

Miss Browne’s Class Meeting At First United Church

Miss Browne’s class at First U. P. church will meet Friday evening with Mrs. W R Carmichael at 226 East Meyer Avenue. A picnic dinner will be served at 6:30 o’clock. Associate hostesses are Mrs. Charles McNickle and Mrs. George Truby.

Miss Browne Miss Brown U. P. Church W. R. Carmichael East Meyer Avenue Charles McNickle George Truby

West Conference Sunday School Convention At New Brighton

Tuesday nine a m to 4 15 p m West Conference Sunday school convention at New Brighton. Thursday eight p m Bible Study class at the church.

West Conference New Brighton

Allen Andrews Circle Meets at Epworth Methodist Church

The Allen Andrews Circle at Epworth Methodist Church will gather on Wednesday June 18 at 4 30 p m. A tureen dinner is planned to follow at six p m.

Allen-Andrews Epworth Methodist Church

Livingstone Guild Dinner at Laura Evans Home

Livingstone Guild plans a covered dish dinner at Laura Evans home on Northview Avenue Tuesday evening. Mrs. Shearer's Bible class will participate in the event.

Livingstone Guild Laura Evans Northview Avenue

Rupture Shield Expert Demonstration in New Castle

H M Shevnan, Chicago rupture shield expert, will attend Castleton Hotel New Castle Friday June 20 from 9 AM to 6 PM to demonstrate Zoetic Shield a medical method claiming immediate rupture closure without medicines or straps it strengthens weakened parts and increases circulation. Address 6509 WN Artesian Ave Chicago. Large incisional hernia welcome follow up allowed.

H. M. Shevnan Chicago Castleton Hotel New Castle Mr. Shevnan Shevnan Artesian Ave

Community Gatherings At Ziegler Home And Church

A business and social meeting will be held at Mr and Mrs Howard Ziegler home on Butler road Monday evening. A farewell reception for Mr and Mrs Shearer is planned in the church parlors Wednesday at 8 p m. Choir meeting at the church Thursday at 7 30 p m. Loyal Women's class meets at the church Friday evening.

Howard Ziegler Butler Road

Italian Methodist Bible Study Class Announcement

Italian Methodist invites members to a Bible Study class at the church on Thursday at 7 30 p m with an additional note of three p m session details.

Union Young People Prayer Band Meets Downtown at 7 30

The Union Young People prayer band gathers in their downtown meeting room this evening at 7 30 for a session led by James Taylor. The event emphasizes community worship and youth involvement.

Union Young People Union Young People’s Prayer Band James Taylor

Ann Judson Circle Meeting at Martha Davis Home

The Ann Judson Circle of the First Baptist church will meet Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Miss Martha Davis, 627 John Street. The gathering aims to discuss circle matters and upcoming church activities.

Ann Judson Martha Davis John Street First Baptist Church

Lura Dibble Prayer Group Schedule

A Lura Dibble prayer group will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs. Wally Davis 627 John Street. Mrs William Bowman will lead.

Lura Dibble Wally Davis John Street William Bowman

Senior Guild Meeting at Mrs Reynolds Home

St. Andrew s Church announces a Senior Guild gathering to be held Thursday at 8 p m at the home of Mrs George Reynolds 1240 Randolph Street all members invited to attend.

St. Andrew's Church George Reynolds Randolph Street

Girl Scouts Troop 9 Hold Final Tea Meeting

Girl Scouts of troop 9 held their final meeting on Wednesday June 11 in tea form with parents and friends invited. A court of awards was held as girls earned badges tenderfoot second class first class pioneer hostess cook junior citizen membership stars and a five year service Stripe. A play was performed by the group with LaVerne Merriman Lois Reno Elise Johnston Doris Whitman Guenda Richards Frances Pilch Judy Metz Patty Cartwright Jeanette Miles and Dorothy Ott. Scribe was Jeanette Miles.

Girl Scouts Troop 9 Tenderfoot Doris Whiteman Guenda Richards Dorothy Ott Frances Pilch Patty Cartwright Jacqueline Mitchell Maxine Gifford Shirley Watt Velma Johnston LaVerne Merriman Lois Reno Elise Johnston Jeannette Miles Mary Louise Davis Elvetta Miles Elverta Miles Jeanette Miles M. L. Davis Cook Judy Metz

Princeton Station Hosts and Community Guests Notes

Local residents list visits and guests around Princeton Station, New Castle, Zelienople, Barkeyville, Kennedy's Mills, and surrounding areas. Families such as Youngs, Meyers, Wiles, Forbes, Stutlers, and Phillips are mentioned with weekend and weekday hospitality and attendance at events including a W C T U meeting and a graduation. Several attendees travel to Washington, D C, and army camps for family visits.

Book Dave Samuel New Castle D. F. Henry Near Zion O. H. Book Ross Young Oi! City Myers Young Willard Espy Little Cooy Walter McCurdy Clyde Young Zelienople Newton Young Fern Kyle Virginia Gabauer Barkeyville Worth Kerr Harlansburg J. M. Wiles J. H. Forbes Ralph Weller Castlewood Irwin Stevenson Ed. Harrison Washington, D. C W. A. Wright J. H Forbes N. M. Young Slippery Rock Lida Wright Curtis Mechling Pittsburgh Westminster Grund Sumer Kennedy's Mills Frank Phillips Ashtabula Charles Longacre West Sunbury Richard Harrison Robert Myers Dale Myers Portersville Charles Myers Princeton George Myers Alfred Fourmoy Harvey Wolf Salem W. Va G. R. Stutler Louise Wilbert Frazier Harlans-burg Road

Local residents relocate and travel notes move in readers

Mr and Mrs Alex Gorgecz move to Milton street while Mr and Mrs S P Jackson relocate to the Hileman Apartments. Several residents visit relatives in Boardman Warren Mercer and Pittsburgh. Travelers return from camps and trips to New York City Washington DC and various Ohio Pennsylvania towns.

Alex Gorgecz West Terrace Avenue Milton Street S. P. Jackson West Wallace Avenue Hileman Robert Hanna Franklin Avenue Cowiche Wash Lillian Wink Atlantic Avenue Earl Sheaf Boardman O. Ear! Rowe Buffalo N. Y Michael Yargates Wilmington Avenue Barbizon Plaza New York City Lillian Hess Lawrence Park Erie Charles Anderson Harrison Street Lucille McGhan Jamestown Philip Wink Lysse McGhan Jackson E. E. Smith Frances Stoneboro George Tribby Warren Avenue Charles Heidish Wilmington Road Grove City Pittsburgh Philip Modwish Parkersburg West Virginia Mary Thomas Phyllis Craft Cleveland Jack Rhodes East Main Street Smith Rhodes Dunbar William Kunkle Alhambra Calif F. J. Parker Cascade Street

Population Growth Under Jefferson Era

During Thomas Jefferson's presidency the United States more than doubled its population, reflecting rapid territorial expansion and immigration. The period marked significant domestic growth and demographic change shaping early national development.

The United State Thomas Jefferson

Dual Celebration At St. Michael's Parish Dinner

A Sunday evening ceremony at St. Michael's marked anniversaries for priests including Rev. Fr. William M. Pisarcik who celebrated five years in the priesthood. The event included a banquet, gifts, music by schoolchildren, and remarks by several clergy. Members and guests, plus relatives, attended after a two week visit. Receptions followed at nearby homes as part of parish celebrations.

St. Michael’s Church William M. Pisarcik Father Pisarcik St. Vincent's Seminary Latrobe St. Matthew's Church Pittsburgh St. Michael's Ladies Aid Society Stephen Danish America Elizabeth Lacko Pisarcik Joseph Gender John Hruska St. Mark's Church MecKees Rocks Anna Lucas Edward R. Szelong the Madonna Church Joseph L. Abbate St. Vitus Church Joseph Chabak John Melichar John Storcik

Gets Medical Degree From Chicago School

Lester Lebo of this city was awarded his doctor of medicine degree at the 204th convocation of the University of Chicago. He completed studies at Rush Graduate School of Medicine and was among 60 to receive the MD degree. Lebo earned a bachelor of science from the Chicago school in 1938. Under the quarter system Chicago holds four convocations yearly.

Lester Lebo University of Chicago Chicago Lebo Rush Graduate School of Medicine

Pittsburgh Truck Strike Deepens as Mediation Sought

Pittsburgh enters the third week of a truck strike with no settlement. A stolen trailer truck from Trans-American Freight Line was recovered from the Allegheny river near Twenty Seventh street. A union operator said negotiations collapsed over the weekend and the case moves to a national defense mediation board.

International News Service Pittsburgh National Defense Mediation Board Trauler Allegheny River Trans-American Freight Line Twenty- Seventh Street Mediation Board AFL Teamsters Union Western Pennsylvania Labor Relations Association

Scouts Parade Draws Many From Outlying Districts

Scout Executive John J. Finnessy praised the Flag Day parade turnout in New Castle. Troops from Carbon No. 37 Ellwood City New Wilmington Volant and the Ellwood Emergency Service Corps joined the march despite heavy rain.

John J. Finnessy Carbon No. 37 Ellwood City New Wilmington Volant Emergency Service Corps Ellwood

Labor strife fires clash over mediation and politics

The piece argues the White House shows no real intent to curb labor excesses as congress resists tough action. It highlights Vice President Wallace hosting CIO leader Phillip Murray while Murray backs San Francisco agitator Harry Bridges and funds his defense, signaling tangled ties between government, unions, and anti Communist measures.

YWCA Finance Committee to Meet for Budget Plan

YWCA notes that the finance committee will meet Tuesday at seven to formulate the budget for the Community Chest. Miss Marguerite D White, general secretary, left Sunday for Chicago to study at George Williams College for Social Workers for a month. She focuses on informal education and administration.

Marguerite D. White Chicago George Williams College For Miss White

DeCarbo Couple Welcome Son in New Castle Hospital

Mr and Mrs Angelo DeCarbo of 808 Harrison Street announce the birth of a son today at New Castle hospital.

Angelo DeCarbo Harrison Street New Castle Hospital

Raising Money To Save Mr Bridges Sparks Debate

The text accuses administration and labor leaders of duplicity over Mr Bridges and anti-Communist actions. It cites Murray and Wallace at lunch amid a senate debate on a defense strike and a government panel to avert such strikes, labeling the scene phony and incongruent with candor.

MR. Wallace Murray Harry Bridges San Francisco Bridges Mr. Bridges America Mr. Murray Wallace Senate White House

What’s What At A Glance and the Latin American film critique

The piece argues a film on Latin Americans paints all as immoral, matching US faults and hurting Latin American feelings. It cites Education Commissioner Studebaker defending the national image and criticizes biased portrayals in textbooks.

United States Studebaker

Silver Thimble Girls Hold June Meeting At Grange

Members of the Silver Thimble Girls 4 H club met at Pleasant Hill Grange on June 9 Lois Brenneman demonstrated making a hotpot holder Mrs Taylor the club leader taught sock darning and advised on colors suitable for each girl Refreshments planned for the next meeting at the grange hall on June 20

Pleasant Hill Grange Lois Brenneman Taylor Grange Hall

South America and Turkey shift markets amid U S ties

In a shift of economic alignment Turkey looks toward Germany for a market as South America signals continued reliance on the United States, reflecting broader postwar trade realignments and German market appeal.

South America Turkey Germany

Red Cross Motor Corps to receive uniforms this fall

The Lawrence County Chapter of the American Red Cross Motor Corps held a Friday luncheon meeting at the Chapter House. Chairman Harry J. Culliford awarded first aid certificates to a group of members and plans were outlined for a full Home Nursing and Mechanical course. Lt. Col. Fulton Jackson supervised Infantry Drill and convoy Signal work as the corps grows toward a complete uniform by fall, a National Red Cross requirement.

Motor Corps Lawrence County The American Red Cross Harry J. Culliford First Aid John McConahy Wayne B. Bissell Earl E. Dart G. Wilfred Thomas Charles Fiester Gordon Klein Harold Heck John W. McElwraith James B. Foster Thomas Dick National Red Cross Harry Culliford Culliford Hing

Irene Franklin Taken By Death

Irene Franklin a former Broadway darling died at Englewood hospital in her 57th year after a cerebral hemorrhage last week. She had been retired for years and lived at the Actor's Fund Home in Englewood before the stroke. Funeral plans were expected to be announced later.

International News Service Englewood N. J Irene Franklin Broadway Englewood Hospital Miss Franklin Actor's’ Fund

Gradual hurts lure average man into self harm

A historical reflection notes that the average man resents pain and refrains from self injury unless the hurt progresses slowly, shaping behavior toward avoidance of abrupt harm. It implies patience in enduring discomfort may lead to self destructive outcomes.

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