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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

5

City Playground Season Opens As Clubs Seek Support

City playgrounds begin their 1940 season with throngs of youngsters visiting 12 centrally located grounds under city supervision. Clubs and lodges consider fundraising to buy equipment while planners note a three year accident-free record, with supervisors named for each site and Miss Dorothy Pander overseeing craftwork.

New Castle Rose Bowl Park Avenue Steve Knis Arthur McGill Sarl ‘Turk Snakes Canyon Street Carmen Natale Rose Avenue Ted Turco Gaston Park Wilson Avenue

The Human Side Of The News By Edwin C. Hill

The author contrasts military campaigns and European power with human resilience and the rise of civilization since 8000 B C. He argues that barbarian force often overwhelms refined plans, while Neolithic adaptability and modern tech prove humans can be both enlightened and strong. The piece ends noting a chance to prove civilization can win.

Edwin C. Hill Vistula Transylvania

New Castle Rally Stresses Toughness in Work Ethic

A local message in New Castle urges disciplined action to solve big problems. It emphasizes that even well meaning individuals must learn to be firm when needed to prevent trouble. The note promotes practical resolve over idle sentiment in civic life.

The Parent Problem Continues In Home Workshops

The piece urges thousands of US fathers to build home workshops with their children to foster pleasure in making and doing. It links shared crafts to better mental health, fewer psychiatrist visits, and a healthier home atmosphere, arguing parental mental health influences children and is contagious. Congressmen critique income tax disclosure, noting those paying tax are fewer in number on election day.

United States Ruy New Castle

France Faces Armistice Announcement Amid Britain’s Cautious Stance

A Paris dictated turn appears imminent as Petain’s address signals cessation of fighting. Britain weighs its response through Churchill, with Spain and Franco named as potential intermediaries. The BBC relay quotes Petain urging French unity and honor as negotiations begin with Nazi leaders.

Petain Spain Francisco Franco France Bordeaux Jose Felix la Querica London D. T

Proctor & Gamble Pontiacs Contest Parade Planned

Proctor & Gamble launches a five week “Ivory Flakes” sentence contest offering 50 sedans plus prizes. First prize winners receive a streamlined 1940 Pontiac sedan among 25 cars on display in a downtown parade sponsored by State Auto Sales Tuesday at 1 PM.

Proctor & Gamble Pontiac State Auto Sales Co F Proctor & Gamble Texaco Fire Chief E. H. Scavazza New Castle New York Pittsburgh Scavazza Pontic

Flower Day Planned by East Side WCTU on Tuesday

East Side Union WCTU announces Flower Day on Tuesday June 18 at 2 oclock in Mrs Homer Leslies home 1302 Huron Avenue Bouquets from each member will be distributed to the sick and shut ins.

Energy Union Meeting At Mrs Weir Home Wednesday

Energy Union Wot? will meet at the home of Mrs J G Weir on Wednesday June 19 at two oclock Mrs J M Houk will be leader.

Union Energy J. G. Weir J. M. Houk Croton Avenue Methodist J. O. Cameron Harlansburg Road

Religious Circles Plan Picnics and Meetings Tonight

Religious and fraternal groups in New Castle schedule dinners at Mrs. E W Beadel 309 Fidodes Place and picnics at Mrs Gerald Earl Walma with several committees named. Holy communion services, Sunday School classes, and youth society meetings are listed across local churches with times this week.

Presbyterian McIlvaine, Guild Picnc E. W. Beadel Fidodes Place Paul Dingledy Virdyn Caldwell Marshall Matheny Paul Varnum Edward Rea Margaret Brown Patterson Gerald Earl Walma Ways and Means Committee Will Stewart

Reverends Burton Leave For Buffalo and Dunnville Visit

The Rev. Charles J. Burton and Mrs. Burton departed Waldo Street after Sunday services for Buffalo New York and Dunnville Ontario to visit relatives and conduct business. They plan to return Thursday evening with Jacob C. Herrick and Thomas J. Evans acting as St Andrew's church caretakers during the absence.

Young Married Couples Young Married Couples Club of St. Andrews’ Church Evan Evans Charles J. Burton Lawrence Jones Elmer Kurtz Adam Leishman Waldo Street Buffalo N. Y Dunnville Ont Jacob C. Herrick Thomas J. Evans St. Andrew's Church Mr. Burton

Rinascenza Lodge Purchases Property for Club Room

President Gaetano Casalena announced Rinascenza Lodge No. 19 has bought 812 Morton Street and will remodel it for club room use. It notes tobacco costs in the U S exceed government spending. Arlington National Cemetery near Washington sees over two million visitors annually.

Peterson Gaetano Casalena Rinascenza, Lodge, No. 19 Morton Street

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