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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1933
Page
24
Dr. Norman F. Miller reports a four year study of 302 University of Michigan coeds showing good posture did not reduce periodic feminine pains. Photographs compared over time found no relation between posture and pain. taller women with fuller breast development showed less pain, suggesting hormone-related factors.
A string of social visits spans E Lackawannock New Castle New Wilmington and Wampum as residents travel to see relatives and friends. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. Shoaff moving to New Castle for brewery work, and numerous Sunday calls at the homes of the Humphreys Grim Osborne and related families.
Fred Hammerschmidt Jr. of New Castle R D 4 was driving west on Croton avenue when he stopped to signal. A following truck with Pennsylvania license R31 497 skidded about fifteen feet, damaging Hammerschmidt’s truck and breaking dozens of eggs. the other truck also sustained damage.
North Beaver, Butler, New Castle and East Brook residents were noted visiting relatives and hosting guests. A Bethel Sabbath School Children’s Day program took place. Mr and Mrs William Davis returned from Canada after a wedding trip marked by a serenade. Local ladies visited Monongahela City for a former pastor’s hospitality. Goat Island in San Francisco was renamed Yerba Buena.
Congress instructed President Roosevelt to ease federal economy rules on World War II era veteran benefits. The plan calls for special review boards, protection for widows and children, preserved death benefits, and a guaranteed minimum pension for older Spanish-American, Boxer Rebellion and Philippine insurrection veterans. The reforms retain 75 percent payment rules for certain presumptive cases pending review.
Growing demand for tickets to the New Castle High School Alumni reunion on Thursday evening June 22 at the Cathedral, announced by Myron Rice, chairman, with tickets discounted for dinner and entertainment. Members of the 1933 January and June classes invited as guests, tickets available at local merchants and offices, ushers and door staff named, several social notices follow.
Rose Munnell Ruth Kelland and Beryl Stickle visited Beaver Falls on Wednesday. Mrs Edgar McConnell visited her mother Mrs Belle Kennedy Tuesday. Rose Munnell Martha Boak and Beryl Stickle were dinner guests of Ruth Kelland Tuesday. The Rose Point ball team and friends enjoyed a wiener roast at Muddy Creek Falls Thursday evening. Other diversions.
Charles Grimes of Slippery Rock and Vena Foster return from visits in Clarion county. Freda Dean returns from Portersville to her home. Hokaj brothers from Donora stay with uncle Joseph Shard. Barchesky family from Derry visits Morrison home. Cora Mae Boston and John Boston visit New Castle friends. Sholler family from Pittsburgh weekend with L. K. Parry. Zion church Woman's Missionary Society postpones meeting to the home of Mrs. J. Roy Humphrey. Stillwagon grandson Vincent Conner visits West Monterey. Percy family from Scottdale visit William and Delia King during mother’s Mercy hospital treatment. Ends with moral proverb about greatness and punishment.
A column of miscellaneous notes and observations from New Castle, highlighting local scenes, people, and happenings. The writer shares casual reflections on everyday life, quirky events, and seasonal changes around town.
The column recalls World War I exploits by the 28th division and the 53rd artillery brigade. Major General William G. Price is named as a guest, with vivid anecdotes of the 107th, 108th, 109th regiments and the 103rd trench mortar battery. Reminiscences include acts at Vesle, Belgium, and Augusta Georgia, plus Jimmy Bell from Allentown.
Sunday school begins at 10 with George Body as superintendent. Morning worship follows at 11. Evening service at 8 features the Epworth League in charge, with league members presenting papers and a string quartet performance.
Gov. Pinchot establishes a state emergency public works board to supervise projects for national recovery. Louis E. Staley chairs the panel with Samuel S. Lewis Attorney General William Schnader Theodore Appel and John Hanna as members and W. L. Stevenson as secretary. Projects must be useful and immediately started. approval rests with federal authorities. Staley travels to Washington to present initial project list.
The Helping Hand Bible class of Moravia Presbyterian stage a three act rural comedy Brown Eyed Betty at Big Beaver Grange hall on Tuesday evening June 20. Cast includes Betty Leah Brest Jonas Hutchins Violet Hutchins Miranda Hutchins Rev Cyrus Hardy Hiram Whitcomb Harry Leon Jim Blinn Sam Mason Letitia Starbird Lucinda Mason Huldah Griffin with Mrs Mielke and Mr Snodgrass in supporting roles.
A group led by Wactaw Kubinski and Stanley Blaz will travel to Warren Ohio on Sunday to present two national dances the Macur and Krakowiak at a centennial celebration. Directors Virginia Niekrasz Wanda Blaz Walter Kosciusko Frances Niekrasz Joseph Boron Stella Szyszko Stanley Glazes Mary Alexandrowicz Anthony Jaggielski Mary Cwynar will participate with Mrs Stella Kubinski as pianist.
The group of 12 members and two visitors met Tuesday evening at Mrs J H Booker’s home. With the president absent, Mrs Bloomquist led the meeting while Mrs Henry Taylor opened with a devotional. Mrs Sam Tanner reviewed the month’s missionary, and Mrs Bloomquist summarized the final chapters of Lady Fourth Daughter. Mrs W H Weinschenk reported on the society’s current status. the refreshments were provided by the reading contest’s losing side captained by Mrs Taylor.
Twenty one members gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Bloomquist home. Miss Meriea Tanner president led the session. The group decided to hold meetings through the summer and a picnic supper followed the program.
Mrs John McQuiston called on his brother Walter McQuiston of Ellwood City last Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John McQuiston and daughter Sara were in Hillsville on business Thursday afternoon. Mrs Norman Guy and daughter Norma Jean of Ellwood City were callers at J H Booker on Wednesday. Members of Mrs W E Geigers Sunday school class held a picnic at Mrs Clyde Smiths Friday evening with guests from other classes. Miss Virginia Weinschenk left Wednesday with two friends for a motor trip to the Pacific coast planning a five week journey and a stop at Century of Progress on return.
Morris Minter of 311 East Long Avenue was driving north on the North Street bridge Friday when he crossed the bridge and struck the traffic regulator at North Street and Nes hannock Avenue, knocking it down and causing damage.
Five fire companies answered an 8:40 a.m. alarm from Box 25 on the Public Square as gasoline fumes from vents at Falls Fire Service Company tanks on 19 North Jefferson ignited by a smoker’s match. The fire was extinguished with fire foam and caused no damage.
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