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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

23

Martin Appointed Wampum Constable

Wampum citizens presented a petition to Judge Hildebrand this morning seeking to fill the constable vacancy caused by Constable James Brady’s death and naming John Martin for the post until the next election. Judge Hildebrand appointed Martin. Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church held a social at Mrs. E. Jennon’s home. A recent attendance and membership campaign was reported with Captains Mrs. C. B. Morrow and Mrs. E. L. Hennon. Mrs. Hennon’s side lost and entertained the winning side. The daily vacation Bible school reports 88 members attending, a satisfactory figure.

Wampum Hildebrand James Brady John Martin Martin Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church E. J. Iennon C. B. Morrow E.L. Hennon

Church Sunday Schedule and Evening Activities

Presbyterian church lists Sunday school at 9 15 a m service at 11 36 a m with The Great Deep and an evening Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m then 7 45 p m with Unanswered Prayer Rev J Greer Bingham leads M E church Sunday school at 9 34 a m service at 11 30 a m Children’s Day service at 8 00 p m and pageant Nature’s Forceful Voices Newport M E Sunday school at 1 30 p m service at 2 30 p m Rev J L Petrie Christian church Sunday school at 9 00 a m service at 11 00 a m evening Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m service 7 30 p m Rev R P Browell Clinton M E Sunday school at 9 00 a m evening service at 8 00 p m Rev F V Kopp St Monica’s Catholic Church.

Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor J. Greer Bingham M. E Newport M. E J. L. Petrie Christian Church R. P. Browell Clinton M. E F. V. Kopp St. Monica's Catholic Church

Grange to Present Play Aunt Jerushy on the War Path

North Beaver Grange will stage a three act rural farce Aunt Jerushy on the War-Path at the Wampum Theater on Tuesday June 21. Lieutenant Beale Cormack wrote the play with scenes at Hiram Fish farm kitchen carnival grounds and a second carnival scene. Cast includes John Miller J B Houk R W Barris Joseph Gilmore Pauline Wallace Mildred Barris and others. Time present two hours twenty five minutes.

C. W. Casto Reeno de Beeno J. B. Houk Elsie Barker Mildred Barris Emily Casto Ruth Barris Mariam Wallace

First Baptist Church Service Schedule and Missionary Rally

Rev Lovester Matthews pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J H Dodson superintendent. Morning service at 11 a m preaching Ex ceeding Great Joy. B Y P U at 6 45 p m led by Samuel Dodson. Evening service on Why I am not ashamed of the Gospel. Third Sunday in July features annual Missionary Community Pledge Rally.

the First Baptist Lovester Matthews J. H. Dodson Samuel Dodson

Clinton M E Church Sets Sunday Services in Clinton Pa

Rev F V Knopp of Clinton M E Church will preach Sunday evening June 19 with the theme Born of Four from Mark 2 3. Church school begins 10 am with Elmer Suder as superintendent. Evening service at 7 30 with special music.

Clinton M E F. V. Knopp Clinton M. E Elmer Suder

Beaver Valley Tenor and Local Visitors Reported

Beavertown notes mention Mon aca, a top tenor from Beaver Valley. Ralph Freidman, a business visitor in Beaver, and several locals like Mrs Ed Elphie Ellen Moran, H E King from Ellwood City, G S Starkey from Pittsburgh, and Mrs C B Rogers with daughter Madelyn of Koppel socialized in town Friday.

Wampum Ralph Freidman Beaver Ed. Elphie Ellen Moran New Castle H. E. King Ellwood City G .S. Starkey Pittsburgh C. B. Rogers Madelyn Koppel C. A. Guy

Retail Food Cost Slightly Increases Across Major Cities

The Department of Labor reports May 1914 food prices rose about 1 percent overall, with vegetables surging. Cabbage up 58 percent, potatoes 22 percent, onions 18 percent. butter down 9 percent. Across cities, Cleveland through Washington saw a 2 percent May decline. Boston and New York up 1 percent. Dallas and Houston down 1 percent. Los Angeles down under 0.5 percent. San Francisco unchanged.

International News Service Washington Department of Labor Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Milwaukee Philadelphia Minneapolis New Haven Newark Omaha Peoria Portland St. Louis Boston Bridgeport Butte Cincinnati Kansas City Louisville New York Pittsburgh Ore Providence Scranton Springfield Ill Dallas Houston Los Angeles San Francisco

Curry Guilty Only On Second Count

A jury in Ellwood City found William Curry not guilty on the first count of a case involving a young woman but guilty on the second lesser offense. He had been away from the court during part of the trial and had married since the alleged act. This is the second similar verdict this week in which juries convicted only on the second count of related indictments.

The Commonwealth William Curry Ellwood City Curry

Personal Mentions from Harlandsburg Area Roads

A series of brief notices lists local residents traveling or visiting. Thelma Patton departs to visit sister Mrs George A Wisner in Scranton Pa. P C Kelly and son Bobby plan a Cleveland avenue trip to McKeesport. Frank Cunningham leaves for a week in Barberton Ohio. Margaret Connell visits home after staying with Miss Margaret Warner. Mrs William Greer and daughters return from a visit in Warren Ohio. Ford Fulkerson undergoes a serious operation at New Castle hospital, progressing as well as expected. Mrs R T Hood and three children spend days with relatives in the area. Frank Alexander and daughter Eleanor visit from Corpus Christi Texas, while Fred Alexander and daughter Joyce attend the weekend at the Alexander home.

Thelma Patton Harlansburg Road George A. Wisner Scranton P. C. Kelly Bobby Cleveland Avenue McKeesport Frank Cunningham Dean Croton Avenue Barberton Ohio Margaret Connell Leetsburg Margaret Warner Highland Avenue William Greer Margaret Barbara Warren, O C. D. Miller Bay Street Ford Fulkerson Crawford Avenue New Castle Hospital R. T. Hood Pittsburgh W. J. Clark Clyde Gilmore Lincoln Avenue Frank Alexander Eleanor Corpus Christi Texas M. H. Alexander Albert Street Fred Alexander Joyce Alexander Home

Afro-Americans Reading Circle to Meet in New Castle

Members of the P. L. D. Reading Circle will be entertained Monday evening June 20 at the home of Mrs Ellen Thomas on Green Street. A vesper service will be held Sunday afternoon June 19 at four o'clock at the Elm Street YWCA with a brief program and an address by Rev L J Pollard.

P. L. D. Reading Circle Ellen Thomas Green Street Elm Street Y. W. C. A L. J. Pollard

G A R Ladies to Meet in Union Hall

Regular meeting of the G. A. R. Ladies is set for Tuesday at 2 30 pm in the U V hall. Periodicals will be available to help members stay informed about everything except expenses.

U. V. Hall

Fusco Anniversary Party at 8 Mill Street

Mr and Mrs Louis Fusco celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary with an evening of games and music at 8 Mill Street A basket of roses served as centerpiece Guests included Leopold DeFiore Delores De Fiore Lena Perrine Mary Perrine Erminia DeFiore Alice Massaro Elsie Massaro David DeFiore Anthony Aiello Dave Massaro Peter Ortali Nick DeFiore and T W Ross all of Youngstown or nearby localities The gathering featured numerous gifts and ample refreshments.

Louis Fusco Mill Street Leopold DeFiore Delores DeFiore Lena Perrine Mary Perrine Erminia DeFiore Alice Massaro Elsie Massaro David

Mrs Johns Hosts Dinner for Miss Gertrude Davis Before Move

Mrs R E Johns of Park avenue entertained fourteen guests at an attractively appointed dinner Friday evening in honor of Miss Gertrude Davis who is leaving to reside in Whiting Indiana. An elaborate menu was served at six o'clock and cut flowers formed the centerpiece while the host's mother Mrs Thomas assisted.

R. E. Johns Park Avenue Gertrude Davis Whiting Ind

Take It Easy Club Meets at Mrs Ray Event

Members of the Take It Easy Club gathered with Mrs. Howard Ray on East Washington street Friday evening with Mrs. Frank Campbell as a guest. Prizes went to Mrs. Clarence Collingwood Mrs. Harold Good and Mrs. Roy Evans. Roses decorated the room and refreshments were served. The next meeting in two weeks will be with Mrs. R. A. Bailey Jr. on East Wallace avenue. BIRTHS Mr and Mrs David J Owen announce a daughter born June 10 in New Castle hospital. Jane May is the name of their daughter. Mary Ruth is born to Mr and Mrs John R Wilson on June 16.

Take It Easy Club Howard Ray East Washington Street Frank Campbell Clarence Collingwood Harold Good Roy Evans R. A. Bailey Jr East Wallace Avenue David J. Owen North Mercer Street New Castle Hospital

Chamber of Commerce Meets Monday in New Castle

The New Castle Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday June 20 at 10 a.m. in the Commerce Office Room 314 Greer Ridg. Alfred W. Chilton secretary says the gathering will discuss future public improvements and follows an invitation from the New Castle city council. Members are urged to attend.

New Castle

Monthly meeting at Mrs Drusche home in East New Castle

Members gathered for an evening of music and games at the home of Mrs Drusche of East New Castle. Lunch was served by the hostess with class members assisting. The next meeting will be a turreten supper at Cascade Park.

Community Clubs and Streets Named in Local Notice

New Castle Hospital Guild on Leasure Avenue and No-Kingo Club on West Washington Street are listed along with the Women’s Welsh Club Y W C T L T Kensington and Mrs. A Nicholson on Crawford Avenue in the documented local notices for organized groups and contacts.

New Castle Hospital P. P. Capitola Leasure Avenue Mary Cavender West Washington Street Women’s Welsh Club

Sixth birthday honors for Francis Stockman in Croton area

Mr and Mrs Jee Stockman of Croton Avenue entertained at a family dinner Thursday evening for their son Francis sixth birthday. A birthday cake served as the centerpiece with music and games enjoyed by attendees.

Francis Jee Stockman Croton Avenue

Bridge party honors Miss Dorothy Ralph at Berger Place

Mrs. R. B. Jamison and Mrs. J. F. Connery host an afternoon bridge party at 335 Berger Place on Monday June 20 to honor Dorothy Ralph as bride elect of June.

R. B. Jamison J. F. Connery Latters Berger Place Dorothy Ralph

Kensington T. L. T. entertaining Monday evening

Mrs. C. A. Nicholson of Crawford Avenue will entertain members of the T. L. T. Kensington on Monday evening.

C. A. Nicholson Crawford Avenue T. L. T. Kensington

Central Y P B Regular Meeting At YWCA Parlor

Central Y P B held a regular monthly meeting at the YWCA parlor with a 6 30 tureen dinner. Devotional exercises were led by Miss Mari Smith. Officers for the year were named including President Opal Nelson and Vice President Stella Reel. Charity report counted 13 sick calls, 3 bouquets, 250 magazines, 2 garments, and cakes. Next meeting set for Cascade park July 14 at 6 30.

Central Y. P. B Miss Mar! Smith Opal Nelson Stella Reel Cora Smith Roy Beals Mary Wardman Helen Drake Mary Smith Flower Mission H. S Edith Polen Martha Alcorn Walter Hamilton Jessie Badger Helen Dunlap Cascade Park

Coast Officer Heads to Winnipeg to Identify Suspect

SAN FRANCISCO June 18 Detective Chief David Matheson heads from Detroit to Winnipeg to identify the man held as Earl Nelson, accused of a string of killings by the so called dark strangler across the country. San Francisco officers track his movements as they verify the Winnipeg arrest and the suspect’s identity. Odd Fellows Rachel Rebekah Lodge New Castle lodge 195 and Lawrence Encampment 88 call members to memorial service Sunday at eight. Local 3t training in diplomacy notes a daughter aged 164 years.

International News Service San Francisco David Matheson Detroit Winnipeg Mann Earl Nelson Odd Fellows Rachel Rebekah New Castle Lawrence

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Fyee Maloney Builders Supplies Atlas and Lehigh Marcel Nestle Circuline Green Dot Beauty Garfield Avenue Fred Johnson Monaca Beaver Valley Cripps Hardware CO Ile de France Saint Nazaire France Brest Take Club T. S East New Castle William Gould Neshannock Township Janet May John R. Wilson Dewey Avenue Mary Ruth Chamber of Commerce W.C. T. U. and Lakewood Beach Eastbrook Road
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