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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
28
Dr Dafoes column argues mothers should enjoy their children rather than preachy obsession with duties. It warns against neglect and over indulgence and advises early, disciplined routines to increase happiness and ease for both parent and child.
The New Castle Kiwanis Club will host Dr. Guy Bingham of Pittsburgh for a luncheon address on America of Today. The event occurs at The Castleton on Wednesday, June 19, and will cover civic and national topics. Shirley Temple has retired, noting age limits for child actors in film.
John O. Huston, Strauss Hirsberg store executive, was announced as publicity committee chairman for New Castle's 1940 Community Chest campaign in October. His committee personnel will be announced soon. Paul G. Dingledy to lead the fall campaign with Le Roy K. Donaldson, assistant district attorney, as vice chairman.
Norman H. Davis announced letters of gratitude from Queen Elizabeth and Count de Saint-Quentin for war relief supplies and money sent abroad. The fund reached 10,171,322 dollars, more than half of the 20 million dollar goal, with messages relayed through London’s Dudley House Committee. Saint-Quentin praised American aid to refugees in France as priceless in hard times.
The American Iron and Steel Institute estimates Americans used on average 2,295 pounds of finished steel per family in 1939. The figure, derived from domestic production plus imports minus exports, marks a rise from 1938 but remains below 1937 and 1929 levels, with final 1938 data showing 1,375 pounds per family.
A committee of former 80th Division AEF officers in Pittsburgh seeks funds to buy ambulances for European war service under the American Field Service. Two ambulance divisions are at the front. 80th Division ambulances would form a third. The need for rapid expansion is urgent.
Fred Leise recovers from a recent injury. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lisker of Duquesne visited the Du dash home. William Johnston discharged from Jameson Memorial hospital. Johnston of Washington visited C. E. Hunt home. Unity Baptist church group met at Heckathorne home. Mrs. P B Walker and son Rich ard of Cochranton visited Cline and J G Dean home. Mrs Charles Steckel and daughter Shirley stayed at John McQuaid residence East Pittsburgh. Slippery Rock 4 H club met at Norman Peruschke's home June 11 with Mr McCulloch speaking on hybrid corn and bees. July 9 meet with Merle Wilson. Maple syrup demand remains high at Penn State College per Donald Stevenson. U S mutton consumption shows two thirds of lamb eaten north of Washington and east of Pittsburgh. Artificial teeth worn by 60 percent of Americans.
Residents from Edenburg New Castle Akron and nearby towns visited relatives and hosted friends over the week. Church groups the Women’s Home Missionary Society and Young Women’s Home Missionary Society met at local homes with devotions programs and refreshments. The July gathering is planned for Ida Hammers’ Erie street home on Friday evening July 12.
The ad explains pay as you go charges with a single rate for all, showing a $100 loan repaid by four monthly installments of 26.58 totaling 106.32. No salary proof or asset pledges required, no credit questions, simple private transaction, with limited foreclosures per 10,000 loans for fraud protection. Clients are invited to read the table and contact Household.
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