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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1941
Page
24
The article notes that Denmark's neutral wartime economy, reliant on milk exports, caused domestic shortages. As Allied blockades shifted consumption homeward, vitamin A deficiency led to an epidemic of xerophthalmia. The pattern illustrates how war affects a nation's health beyond combat.
Captain Carl Andreasen of the New Castle Corps describes the Salvation Army's financial setup. He notes the Army is virtually universally present in major cities and towns and participates in almost every Community Chest, yet chests do not fully fund its program. In large cities about half of its operating budget comes from chests while in smaller communities the share is higher, often around seventy percent. The Army also runs its annual self denial appeal to members and friends to cover remaining costs.
The Salvation Army explains that while not a member of the Community Chest, it raises funds via the annual home service campaign. Legacies and bequests are supported to fund religious and social programs, with gifts administered per the benefactor's specs. Capital-use restrictions may apply unless otherwise specified.
Boy Scout Troop No. 3 of First U. P. church marks its 10th anniversary at Camp Clearhawk near Sigel Pa in the Jefferson state forest. Scoutmaster E D Hawk invites leaders friends and families. program begins with a 10 30 a m service, picnic dinner at noon, 2 p m anniversary service, then a mountain tour. transport to New Castle handled by George A Morrow.
Lawrence county 4-H boys plan their annual summer camp at Camp Fred L. Rentz New Castle YMCA the week of June 30. Harold R. McCullough, county farm agent, directs the campers. Fate is unfair to the British and our people will not aid until they admit defeat.
Harrisburg reports deteriorating relations between Governor James and the Democratic House as cooperation fades. Senate and House clash over controversial general appropriations bill, while party leaders maintain personal ties. Paydays and past political maneuvers color the session as a third class city assessors bill faces likely defeat.
Castlewood hosts a surprise birthday party for Glenna Jean and Cornelia Buchanan with 24 children enjoying games, prizes, and a lunch. Guests include Betty Johnson, Nancy Olinger, and prizes awarded to Ruth Piper, Myrna Toth, Walter Houk, Tillie Orlando, Frances Sox, and Steven Chinchi. Adults travel from nearby towns and many locals were mentioned as visitors or movers.
Members of the G H E M club motored to a local tea room on the Ellwood New Castle road Wednesday evening for their regular June meeting in dinner form. Mrs William Irvine hosted. Three new members Mrs Frances Sox Mrs Harold Seyler and Mrs Steven Chinchi of Ellwood City were welcomed during the business session. A program of cards followed.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation and sluggish liver. It claims the tablets stimulate bile flow to aid digestion, tone intestinal action, and promote elimination, emphasizing their vegetable composition and urging tonight’s test with prices 15 30 and 60 cents.
Mrs. Howard Rodgers hosted a Thursday evening event honoring Miss Betty Baker with Adelade McCrumb as co host. Betty Baker won first prize in playing and the gal loper prize. a lunch followed with roses as decorations. The Garner reunion occurred June 14 at Millburn Grange hall.
Betty Mack ill with measles at New Galilee home. Norma McCume improving after a fall. McKees Rocks visitors in town Sunday. Mary Altman party returns from Knox. Welsh and Lowers families spend day in Pittsburgh area. Erdine Geary, Columbia hospital nurse, visiting home. Mary Margaret Ater returns to Pittsburgh after illness. June meetings of Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Nazarene Woman's Society held at local homes. Rev O L Bennedum and Younce brothers to perform at Nazarene church June 14. Pred Wilson family visiting Milwaukee relatives. Local families listed as visiting and hosting during the week. Self-consciousness is vanity. If you know you're too insignificant to be noticed, you feel at ease.
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