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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
20
A sister writing from a wartime camp details horrific injuries to two sons with facial loss and another son returning to service after recovery. She mourns a family loss of all three sons on the battlefield while noting food shortages and high prices. Mrs Turner, born in England, has lived here many years.
Seventh Ward residents hear of deaths in London as Mrs Emily Turner of 317 North Cedar learns her sister’s tale. Russell Smith, a B and O railroad worker near Castle Junction, was crushed when a timber fell at the work camp and he was rushed to Castle Hospital for treatment. Relatives of war dead include Miss Helen Wilson of Montgomery Avenue who hosted a Sunday dinner for Herbert Knox, L D Overlander, Kal Leta Overlander, Lenna Overlander, Otto Stacey, Harry Cushing and Arlington Overlander, traveling from East Palestine.
Tony Ricco of Montgomery Avenue has left West Penn hospital after an appendicitis operation. He reports he can return to work for the Pennsylvania lines very soon.
A Crescent Theatre program offers a thrilling story of love and adventure with national defense themes. Featuring Morgan's Girl, the evening promises inspiring entertainment rather than a sermon with captivating drama and uplifting moments.
A small classified ad showcases a patriotic picture with no price advance. It notes no change in price and mentions an advertisement tag. The item appears as a brief promotional insertion with minimal details.
Members of the King's Herald Band of the Mahoningtown Methodist Church will host an ice cream and cake social this evening in the church basement. An informal entertainment program has been arranged for attendees.
Mrs W J Klingensmith and children Lillian and Paul of North Cedar Street are summoned to Pittsburgh due to the serious illness of Mrs Klingensmiths brother Harry Dempsey.
Harry Booher of Davenport School of Chiropractic Davenport Iowa returns home for the summer to stay with his parents Mr and Mrs S G Booher of North Liberty Street.
The Ladies' Aid of the Mahoning town Methodist church will hold an important business meeting in the ladies' parlors on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All members are requested to be present.
Clarence Coates of North Wayne street Mrs Reed Cartwright Miss Clara Pitzer of South First street and Mr and Mrs Wallace Pitzer formed a motor party to Darlington and Salem Ohio on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs William Elliott and children Stanley and Albert of North Liberty street will move to a cottage at Eastbrook this summer to spend the season there.
Mrs W C Powers will entertain at her home on Third street Thursday evening for the members of the P B O Kensington. All members are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Charles McWilliams of North Cedar street returned from Detroit where they arranged a new King Eight car. They completed the trip home by automobile.
D A Shifflett of East Clayton street has accepted a position with the P and L E railroad at A C Tower near Edenburg.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray McClure of Clayton Street, a son. Miss Edna Drake of Volant, Pennsylvania, concluded a visit with local friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barry of Stoneboro are guests here for a few days.
An advertisement from the Wendell Pharmacal Company of Syracuse promotes Wendell's Ambition Pills. It claims 50 box availability at George W. Clutton's and a three day improvement with money back on the first box, targeting nervousness fatigue and various ailments.
A lemon skin softener recipe promises to whiten and soften skin. Mix juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint lotion for daily facial, neck, arms, and hands massage to brighten and soften rough skin.
George E. Mathews returns from a business trip to Volant and Mrs. R W Wilson visits Buffalo. James Fletcher comes back from Pittsburg, while Mrs A C Lynch returns from Connellsville. Grace Thomas ends a week with friends in Youngstown and others visit relatives in Lima, Ellwood City, North Beaver, Allentown, Greenville, Edenburg, Mt Jackson and East Clayton.
The Queen Sewing circle and Ladies Aid societies met with Mrs. W. C. Wagner of New Castle on Friday for a social day. Attendees included numerous members, red, white and blue decor, and patriotic songs. The piece notes a Sunday school rally by the M. E. congregation and upcoming events in the same community.
Thousands of good people reject harsh dyes and use Q-Ban to restore gray hair. The product promises safe, easy application with a money‑back guarantee. Available for 60 cents at Hainer Drug Co. and other drug stores. Hessig-Ellis Drug Co. of Memphis, Tenn, also offers related Q‑Ban products and a free booklet.
Next Sunday June 24 at 3 pm speakers from New Castle will discuss Sunday school work. Special music by the choir. All are invited to attend.
The school children realized 23.46 at their concert Friday evening, the same to be given to the local Red Cross society. The children performed in an able manner to a full house. This event brought to a close a very successful school term.
Mrs. Carl Cochran and Miss Agnes Foley were late shoppers in Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. William Henry and son De Larem are visiting in Cleveland. Mrs. J. W. McElravy visited with her parents in Coraopolis, Thursday. Mrs. Smith Ordway was a caller in Pittsburg recently. James Keck was a business visitor in Wilkinsburg lately. Miss Hazel McLaughlin has concluded a visit with her sister here and is visiting relatives in Youngstown before returning home in Connellsville.
A fragment from the New Orleans States notes a clock that failed to wind, comparing its halted mechanism to a pirate wakefulness. The line treats timekeeping as a silent sentinel through the night, a casual meditation on broken hours and restless dawn.
Buenos Aires reports US war participation harms Argentine and US interests as steamship requisitions reduce European trade. Argentina relies on North American imports and fears coal transport shortages. Government may seek talks in Washington to continue prewar contracts and commerce between US ports and Buenos Aires. Chester, Pa., has a building boom.
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