Eagle Scout Review Board in Ellwood City
The Eagle Scout review board met to evaluate two applicants for the Eagle Scout rank, Lewis Lefever Jr. and Frederick A. Gregor Jr., each with over five years in scouting and 21 merit badges. A special Eagle Scout court of Honor is planned at Camp Thompson, tentatively July 11, pending National Council approval. George Kaluger was also reviewed and recommended for advancement.
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Ellwood City
Lewis BE. Lefever, Jr
Frederick A. Gregor, Jr
Eagle Scott
National Council
Boy Scouts of America
J. Emmett Liebendorfer
Board of Review
Wm. F Mitchell
Counsellors
Walter Gamble
Advancement
Norbert Trossmann
Advancement Committee
Elden E. Danner
Camp Thompson
George Kaluger
Wright Funeral Largely Attended
Martha Bradford Wright died at her home in Camp Run after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Camp Run United Presbyterian Church, a life long member, with the church choir performing. Pallbearers included Russell Wright, Loyal Wright, William Wright, Lawrence Zeigler, John Shelver, and David Bradford. Interment followed in the church cemetery with clergy from New Wilmington and Lilyville assisting.
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Ellwood City
Martha Bradford Wright
Camp Run
VU. P. Church
Llwood U. P
Russell
Loyal
William Wright
Lawrence Zeigler
John Shelver
David Bradford
W. K. McFarland
New Wilmington
L. A. Lightfritz
Lilyville
Engagement Told At Lovely Event
Ellwood City, June 18. Mrs. Wilbur Steffler of Wurtemburg hosted a luncheon announcement party for her niece Miss Olin Cooper of Butler, who will wed Frank Vensil of Butler on August 1. Guests included Mrs. Mary Cooper, Mrs. Margaret Mulqueen, and others from Grove City, Mercer, New Castle, and Butler.
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Ellwood City
Wilbur Steffler
Wurtemburg
Olin Cooper
Butler
Frank Vensil
Mary Cooper
Margaret Mulqueen
Bessie McDougall
Grove City
Irma Hedg- Jancd
Mercer
Hazel Conway
New Castle
Angeline Cooper
Gertle May Cooper
Miss Julia Ricardi Names Wedding Date
Elwood City notes Miss Julia Ricardi daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ricardi Hazel Avenue will wed Charles Maletta son of Mr and Mrs Dom Maietta Lawrence Avenue on July 6 at the B V M church Rev Fr Vincent Galliano will officiate Miss Connie Ricardi is maid of honor Ernest Zimpello is best man Thelma Ferrese is flower girl Joseph Dominella ring bearer
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Ellwood City
Julia Ricardi
James Ricardi
Hazel Avenue
Charles Maletta
Dom Maietta
Lawrence Avenue
Vincent Galliano
Connie Ricardo
Ernest Zimpello
Thelma Ferrese
Joseph Dominella
B V M Sodality Meets at Church Ellwood City
Members of the B V M Sodality met at the church to plan a supper on Friday June 28. Next Monday night a wiener roast will be held at Ewing Park grove with president Miss Emma Locissano in charge.
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Ellwood City
B. V. M. Sodality
Mroue
Ewing Park Grove
Emma Locissano
Ellwood City police warn on double parking fines
Police Chief Ernest Hartman announces strict enforcement of parking rules in Ellwood City. Violators will be fined for double parking and parking on yellow lines, with officers issuing tickets to all offenders.
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Ellwood City
Ernest Hartman
Woman's Club Receives Reply From Congressman Graham
Ellwood City June 18 Members of the Woman's club who sent a telegram to Congressman Louis Graham asking for aid to the allies and for the congress to remain in session during this critical period have received an answer in which Mr Graham stated he was heartily in accord with their suggestions.
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Ellwood City
Woman's Club
Louis Graham
Congress
Queen Esther Class Meets At Ellport
Queen Esther class members of Trinity Lutheran church met at Ellport home of Mrs. A Hollerman for the June gathering. Nineteen members and two guests Miss Bessie Garman and Mrs. Thora Flinner took part with devotions led by Mrs. H F Pleischer and games directed by Mrs. Fred Wehman. Prizes went to Miss Garman, Mrs. George Blank, Mrs. George Garmon and Mrs. Mary Bentrim. A lunch followed. Next meeting planned for Monday July 15 with location to be decided.
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Ellwood City
Trinity Lutheran Church
A. ©. Hollerman
Ellport
Bessie Garman
Thora Flinner
H. F. Pleischer
Fred Wehman
Garmon
George Blank
George Garmon
Mary Bentrim
A. W. Klindhenst
Marian Hollerman
Joint Meeting At Wurtemburg
In Ellwood City, June 18, under Wurtemburg W C T U auspices, members of the Women’s Missionary societies of the Wurtemburg Methodist and United Presbyterian churches gathered at the United Presbyterian church. Mrs. Emil Boots, with Mrs. R. H. Kirk and Mrs. A. J. Musselman, participated. Rev. J. B. Pringle spoke on temperance and Rev. Mary Johnson on missions as main program features. Music by Edwin Furniss and Leatrice Roach. duet by Esther Kirker and Ruth Musselman. Rev. J. Caughey gave the benediction. The W. O. T. A. will meet Monday evening, July 8, at the home of Mrs. EB. J. Linbendorfer in Wurtemburg.
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Ellwood City
Wurtemburg
Edwin Furniss
Leatrice Roach
Esther Kirker
Ruth Musselman
J. Caughey
EB. J. Linbendorfer
Fine Needle
A. J. Musselman
Ellen McCaslin
Mercer County
Musselman
Julia Markle
Victor Kodch
Past Noble Grands Gather On Monday
ELLWOOD CITY June 18 Twenty five members of the Past Noble Strands of the Rebekah Lodge were entertained by Mrs Mayme Skewls. Bingo and 500 occupied the evening with prizes awarded to Mrs Elizabeth Cunningham Mrs Lorena Lloyd and others. Associate hostesses aided in serving a lunch. The next meeting on July 15 was planned with Mrs Travis and Mrs Jennie Thornhill in charge.
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Ellwood City
Rebekah Lodge
Mayme Skewls
Sixth Street
Elizabeth Cunningham
Lorena Lloyd
Barbara Rubberman
Iva Garwig
Byrd Miller
Skewis
Shelby Pool Opens for Season in Ellwood City
Shelby playground swimming pool opened today under the supervision of George Roe Buck and Miss Zelle Snowden. Renovations by National Tube Company accompanied a large expected turnout as hot days arrive. Summer schedule lists sessions for boys and girls from 10 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. with alternating blocks for boys and girls.
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Ellwood City
Shelby Playground
George Roebuck
Zelle Snowden
National Tube Company
Plan To Attend District Meeting
Ellwood City residents report auxiliary members gathered on June 18 to plan attendance at the Western Auxiliary meeting in Tarentum. The evening featured Bingo and 500 with prizes to Virginia Maxwell Kingston Anderson and Minnie Duffy as hostess. A follow up meeting is set for Tuesday evening July 2.
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Ellwood City
sWhen
Fire Department
Har
Sixth Street
Western Auxiliary
Monday Members at Charles Home
Ellwood City June 18 Monday club members were entertained at the home of Mrs Catherine M Charles of Fourth street. Bridge was played at two tables with prizes won by Mrs Ford Zeigler and Mrs Howard Wilson. A follow up event is set for July 1 at Mrs George Dambach's Fourth Street home.
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Ellwood City
Catherine M. Charles
Fourth Street
Ford Zeigler
Howard Wilson
George Dambach
V. F. W. Members Leave for State Encampment
Ellwood City reports four V. F. W. Auxiliary members Grace Lloyd Elizabeth Miller Anna Ford and Harry Donaldson will attend the state V. F. W. Encampment beginning Thursday in York. Delegates to the national convention in Los Angeles include Lloyd Miller Nettie Donaldson Violet Nicklas Lulu Bidenmiller and Daisy Haddock. A summer picnic was planned with plans to be announced. Next meeting set for Monday July 1 with a lunch served by Violet Nicklas committee.
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Ellwood City
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Grace Lloyd
Elizabeth Miller
Anna Ford
Harry Donaldson
V. PF. W
York
Joe Wiley
Pest
Los Angeles
Calif
Grace Loyd
Nettie Donaldson
Violet Nicklas
Lutheran Men To Buy Flags For Church And Scout
The Brotherhood of the Trinity Luthéran church held a June session with twenty present. D G Filmer led devotion. H F Fleischer spoke. A musicball game with the scout troop is set for Friday evening June 28. They will purchase a Christian flag and an American flag for the church and an American flag for the scout troop. The night ended with dart ball and plans to meet July 16 at Frank Jordan's home in Pleasant Hill.
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Ellwood City
Brotherhood of the Trinity Luthéran Church
D. G. Filmer
H. F. Fleischer
Frank Jordan
Pleasant Hill
Presbyterian Picnic Plans at Ewing Park Grove
The First Presbyterian Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Ewing Park grove on Wednesday afternoon, with dinner at 6:15 p.m. in case of rain the dinner shifts to 5:45 p.m. at the church. Leadership spans Trbles to C. A. Paul across arrangements, transportation, and program. Local notes include hospital admissions and a 4-H club selection for Mercer County camp.
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Ellwood City
First Presbyterian Church
Ewing Park Grove
Trbles
Margaret Pugh
C. A. Martin
Welcome
Jane Stevenson
Fluth Croft
Frank Nueman
Bob Jones
James Gaskell
Mervin Haines
Arthur Stevenson
C. A. Paul
Army Maneuvers in Midwest Emphasize Speed
65,000 regulars and guardsmen will rehearse swift troop and supply movements in central Wisconsin next August. 4,500 motor units will support training covering mobilization, troop movement to the concentration area, tactical operations, and supply services under Lt Gen Stanley H. Ford's directive.
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International News Service
Chicago
Wisconsin
Midwest
Stanley H. Ford
Clovers Extend First Place Lead with 9-3 Junior League Win
Ellwood City June 18 Clover Farms moved further ahead in the American Legion Junior League by defeating Ellport Red Sox 9 to 3. Johnson pitched four strong hits for his fourth win, aiding a four run first inning surge and five more in the fifth. Lord and Deemer led at the plate with key hits as Wright and Johnson split mound duties, aided by defensive miscues and a pair of free tickets.
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Ellwood City
Clover Farms
American Legion
Ellport Red Sox
Johnson
Clovers
Johmson
Lord
Deemer
Sankey W C T U Hosts June Meeting With Guests
Twelve members and four guests of Clinton Sankey W C T U met last evening at Mrs. James Jennings home in North Sewickley for the June gathering. Mrs. Clarence Yahn led the program with a short biography of Mr. Sankey by Mrs. Howard Syphrit and temperance talks by Mrs. Arthur Leininger and Mrs. J L Apdegraph. Four members plan to attend an institute at Beaver, with a meeting scheduled for Monday evening, July 15, at the same location.
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Ellwood City
Herbert Kelly
Kenneth Foreman
R. BE. Milford
J. L. Udegraph
Clinton
Knepp Veon marriage announced at Little Beaver
Mary Knepp daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Knepp Little Beaver wed Ralph Veon son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Veon Enon Valley. Ceremony was Saturday June 16 at 11 o'clock at Rev A J Koonceal home. They left for Niagara Falls wedding trip and will reside in Enon Valley after next week. The Little Beaver notes follow with regional social visits church events and gatherings in Pittsburgh New Castle Youngstown and nearby towns.
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Knepf-Veon
Mary Knepp
Joe Knepp
Little Beaver
Ralph Veon
Stanley Veon
Enon Valley
A. J. Koonceal
Niagara Falls
Chester Haynam
Pittsburgh Vistter
Richard Chesucka
New Castle
Harry Dudas
Youngstown
E. A. McMorran
W. Gordon
Lawrence Smith
Robert
Dale
Rodgers, O
Paul Young
Margie
Beaver
Falls
Gleaner Club
A. McMorran
J. C! Young
Frank Smith
New Casade
R. D
Ora McMorran
Pittsburgh
Russell McMorran
William Ralph
Cleveland
Ira McPherson
Young
Atline Ald Phyllis
Racine
Vissted
J. C. Young
Willing Workers
Missionary
Society of the Presbyterian Church
Gus Arnold
Bue Reger
George Thomas
Loyd McCowan
Emme Hillman
Harry Young
Grand Chapter
Sue Rager
Anna Marshall
Anna McCounn
Grand Chapter of
Western Star
Hast Liberty Presbyterian Church
Stocks Rally After Morning Gain Amid Market Climb
The stock market rose about 1 to over 4 points early today led by steel stocks Bethlehem and U S Steel with gains of 2 or more before retreating. American Airlines gained briefly 5 points while United Aircraft and Consolidated Aircraft rose about a point. Sears Roebuck climbed over 3 points with American Can and DuPont up 2. Other gains spread through Chrysler General Motors Montgomery Ward Allied Chemical American Car and Foundry Phillips Dodge International Nickel Public Service Westinghouse Kodak US Rubber Goodyear US Gypsum and related issues.
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International News Service
Financelal
New York
Hyant
Bethlehem
U. S. Steel
American Air Lines
United Aircraft
Consolidated Aircrafi Ench
Stock Prices At One P M Report
Stock prices are furnished by Kay Michards Co. Uuton Teast Building provides the data at one p.m. Market activity and price movements are summarized for investors.
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Kay
Michards
Petain Leads French Peace Delegation in Talks with Germany
Premier Marshal Henri Philippe Petain heads the French government team in peace parleys with Germany, aiming to secure an accord that ends hostilities and shapes postwar relations. The veteran World War I hero and wartime commander plays a central role in negotiations amid broader European efforts for stability.
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Henri Philippe Petain
France
Germany
Watch For Erring Cyclists and Autoists Patrols
Police have orders to watch for erring cyclists as well as speeding autoists. Chief Willis G McMullen says arrests persist but violations continue including speeding, stopping, and sidewalk riding. Cyclists ride without lights, weave, and carry riders in violation of safety rules.
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Willis G. McMullen
New Castle
International News Service
Williamsport
Lloyd D Smith
Mimi
Slovensky Named President Of New Castle Bnai Brith Chapter
At a Monday meeting in the Leslie Hotel New Castle Bnai Brith Junior Order officers were elected for the coming term Sheldon Slovensky will serve as president with Morton Love re-elected secretary Howard Love as treasurer Edward Levine as reporter Philip Slovensky as chaplain Sherman Kaplan and Gerald Solomon as sergeants at arms Ted Marlin outgoing president thanked members for support and urged continued cooperation Installation and committee naming set for July 1 at the club rooms Special guests included Irvin Grossman Sam Swartz Dr Henry Sloan and A H Gonick who was re-elected as Advisory board chairman Gonick praised progress under Marlin and urged continued cooperation for the new administration.
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Leslie Hotel
New Castle
A. A. Junior Order
Binal B'rith
Ted Martin
Sheldon Slovensky
Morton Love
Howard Love
Edward Levine
Philip Slovensky
Sherman Kaplan
Gerald Solomon
City Hall Briefs Highlight Local Incidents and Projects
Police report a bicycle theft from East New Castle after a man swam at Cascade Park. Garden vandalism at 1015 Cummingham Ave and a church window injury involving temporary officer Clark Davis are noted. Clayton street flowers uprooted. tools stolen from 204 West Washington residents. Reynolds Street opened as the city’s longest improved street. East Fairmont Ave curb excavation under way for paving as a WPA project. City bids for power shovels rejected, council visits Pittsburgh to inspect reconditioned machines. City Clerk Brown compiles a directory of officials and committees.
Pittsburgh Railways to Buy 33 New Buses in Receivership Plan
June 18 Pittsburgh Railways Company won federal approval to purchase 33 buses at a total cost of 270,060 dollars to match streamlined trolleys. Judge Nelson McVicar authorized the deal, reflecting the carrier’s ongoing receivership.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Railways Company
Nelson McVicar
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Herbert
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Elgin
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West Washington Street
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