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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
10
Dr Dafoe urges mothers to enjoy their children rather than preachy duty. He warns against neglect and overindulgence, advocating common sense discipline and routine to improve happiness for both parent and child. He cites balance as key to enjoying parenting and avoiding fanaticism.
Dr Guy Bingham of Pittsburgh will speak on America of Today at a New Castle Kiwanis luncheon in The Castleton on Wednesday June 19. Shirley Temple has retired from child acting as she reaches working age limits for films.
Barbara Brown daughter of Senator and Mrs. Prentiss Brown of Michigan poses as queen of the national cherry festival to be held in Traverse City Michigan on July 17 and 18.
John Huston, a store executive, today was announced as publicity committee chairman for New Castle's 1940 Community Chest campaign in October. Paul G. Dingledy will chair the fall drive while LeRoy K. Donaldson, assistant district attorney, serves as vice chairman and committee personnel will be announced shortly.
The American Red Cross war relief fund rose to 10,171,322 with letters of gratitude from Queen Elizabeth and Count de Saint-Quentin French Ambassador to the United States. Queen Elizabeth’s message was relayed through Lady Ward of Dudley House in London. Ambassadeur Saint-Quentin praised aid to refugees in France and the generosity of American gifts amid hard times.
The American Iron and Steel Institute estimates that in 1939 the average American family consumed 2,296 pounds of finished steel. Apparent consumption rose nearly 70 percent from 1938 but lagged behind 1937, 1929 and other years. calculation adds domestic production and imports while deducting exports.
In Pittsburgh a committee of former 80th Division officers seeks funds to buy ambulances for the European war under the American Field Service. Ambulances from the 80th will help form a third ambulance division at the front. The need for rapid expansion is urgent. Huy in New Castle.
Ida Waldinger and grandson Joe Wigton visit Edenburg area as Belle Stanley stays with Priscilla Stanley. AKRON visitor Mrs Charles Robinson calls Erie Street resident. Dover pair Edward Fields and Laura Coates host while Frank Assellon family vacation in Detroit. Roy Gibson hosts and is visited by New Castle residents. Church circles note Woman’s Home Missionary meeting at Anna Rodgers home with fourteen attendees. Young Woman’s Home Missionary Society meets at Mabel Anangst home. Heroines of Faith is the program topic. July 14 is set for the next meeting at Ida Hammers residence.
Fred Lelse shows improvement after injury in Grant City. Ed and Lisker of Duquesne visited the Due dash home. William Johnston discharged from Jameson Memorial Hospital and visited C. E. Hunt home with ties to Washington DC. Unity Baptist church group met at Heckathorne home Tuesday evening. Mrs. P. B. Walker and son Richard visited Cine and J. G. Dean home. Mrs. Charles Steckel and daughter noted in the report.
The Slippery Rock 4-H club of Grant City met at Norman Peruschke's home on Tuesday June 11. Mr. McCulloch spoke on hybrid corn and bees. Shirley spent a few days at John McQuaid residence in East Pittsburgh. On July 9 the club will meet with Merle Wilson.
At Pennsylvania State College associate professor Donald D. Stevenson notes demand still exceeds supply despite a strong rise in maple syrup production over the last three to four years. He cites regional consumption patterns and broader food-use contrasts, including lamb and dental statistics.
When you borrow at Household Finance you pay charges only for the actual time you have the money. Four monthly installments of 26.58 each, total 106.32, repay a 100 loan. Household charges one rate for all, regardless of new or former borrower. No salary assignment or credit questions. Loans on furniture, car, or note. No obligation to borrow.
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