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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
18
At Fort Knox Kentucky soldiers in the first armored division develop a unique army slang. Terms like sky winder describe parachute jumps while other words refer to weapons, gear, and daily life. The jargon blends World War II doughboy grit with modern motor and weapon terminology.
A vivid wartime slang piece describes soldiers dubbing weapons and equipment with comic names. Terms like bean gun, cross bar hotel, and a 37 mm gun appear alongside labels such as Scatter gun and barkers. The passage ends noting a mounted review of Uncle Sam’s armed strength as a chaotic race.
The Lawrence County Garden Club contributed the entire $50 from its garden show to Lawrence County United Service Organizations for National Defense. Solicitors from New Castle and the county plan a victory rally at The Castleton on Thursday June 19 at 7 30 p m. Ellwood City reports indicate a separate campaign underway with over $15 000 raised of a $20 000 goal and a $20 000 target expected by Thursday.
Harrisburg June 17 The Department of Revenue warns motorists to comply with inspection rules and have a sticker affixed to windshields before the July 31 deadline Secretary William J Hamilton Jr says about 1 501 110 inspections have been made in this period, more than last year. Biggest users of pig iron and scrap iron and steel in the 22 principal industries in the machinery group are tractor manufacturers per the census.
Advert announces San-Cura Ointment as a quick relief for piles and minor injuries. It claims safety and antiseptic properties, suitable for pimples cuts bruises and burns, priced 35 cents and 60 cents at all druggists, with Golden Lax Tablets suggested during use.
Edith Ackermann arrives in New York from Bilbao while her mother remains in Germany after being refused permission to mail. Her father is in the United States, having escaped the Hitler regime two years ago.
Slippery Rock Pa June 17 Charles C Stewart 61 was killed instantly and a daughter and son in law were hurt when struck by a car near the Stewart home north of Slippery Rock late Sunday night The driver DeLoss McGarvey 26 said he saw the car through rain and thought it was parked McGarvey and Gerald Brown of Harrisville lifted Miss Stewart who had leg shoulder and pelvic injuries Her father was found with a fractured skull and both legs broken Twentier tested the oil and escaped with minor injuries The daughter was taken to Butler County Memorial hospital The Stewarts have lived on the Mercer pike a mile from Slippery Rock for three and a half years Surviving are his widow and five daughters
Camp Fred L. Rentz in New Castle will open for a pre camp public inspection June 24 to 28. A large group of 4 H club boys will occupy the grounds June 30 for a week with camp season starting July 7. Registration totals reach an all time high, with 68, 73, 67, 24 and 6 signed for each week respectively. Openings remain for weeks one three four and five. The annual pre camp reunion for all boys is set for June 20 in association rooms.
Everett Peak joins Youngstown staff while Mary Ewing visits Pittsburgh relatives. Numerous local families, including the Livingstons, Ritenours, and McCrackens, hosted or traveled for visits. Edwin Johnson prepares to move into a near-complete home. A convalescing Mrs Hettenbaugh receives support as Jennie Lee dies after a fire-related burn. Weekend guests from New Castle, Ellwood City, and Pittsburgh gather at local homes.
The Kiwanis Wednesday luncheon aligns with the 25th Kiwanis International convention in Atlanta. Thomas L. Paden, past lieutenant governor and local club member, to chair the event. Exchange Club notes: New Castle members met Monday with Lee Christy reporting on the Pittsburgh state Exchange meeting.
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