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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

21

Women To Be Patriots Ask Spare Time For Red Cross

Ellwood City at June 19 appeals to women and girls to donate a few hours weekly at Red Cross auxiliary work rooms in the Shelby social club building. Open 10 am to 4 pm Thursday and Friday. with sufficient interest they may open every weekday. Lunches provided, coffee five cents. Requests include old table linen, napkins, pieces of muslin, waste baskets, thread No 60, cretonnes, ginghams, etc., plus supplies for comfort bags and personal items.

Ellwood City

Children's Day program at Baptist Bible School a success

The Sunday morning Children Day program by Baptist Bible School participants drew over sixty performers and raised 125 dollars, the school’s largest sum. Rev Donaldson spoke on A Missing Hand in the evening, with good music throughout. A Red Cross offering is planned for next Sunday followed by midweek prayer and a Thursday ladies' meeting. Baptism will occur after the morning service next Sabbath.

Ellwood City Tttle Baptist Bible School Donaldson Red Cross

Missionary Meeting Set At Trinity Lutheran Church

Ellwood City June 19. The Lakes Missionary Society of Trinity Lutheran Church will meet Wednesday evening at the church. A full attendance of the members is desired.

Ellwood City The

Former local man passes exam for machine gun operator

ELLWOOD CITY June 19 Samuel Whyn a former well known resident of this city has written friends in this site of his success in passing the tests to become a machine gun operator in the forces of the United States army He was one of the 20 out of 700 men who passed the examinations.

Ellwood City Samuel Whyn United States Army

Large Attendance At U P Church In Ellwood City

In Ellwood City on Sunday the United Presbyterians drew large morning and evening crowds. Sunday school set a year record with ten more attendees than before. Eleven new members joined at the 11 a.m. communion. The evening celebrated the second anniversary of the church building dedication. Building fund offerings reached 600 dollars that day, totaling 944 dollars for the week. A large chorus sang two anthems and Prof Ira Wilson gave a solo. Week meetings include midweek prayer and Holy Spirit study, elder meeting, presbytery in New Castle, and village groups gathering for Bible study and social events.

Ellwood City United Presbyterians Ira Wilson First United Presbyterian Church New Castle King’s Daughters John McKim Anna Milligan Mission Circle Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society

Immanuel Church Dedication Sunday ELLWOOD CITY

Immanuel Reformed church completes its building with dedication services on June 24 three times. At 11 o'clock Rev. Stamm conducts the altar service, Pastor Musser consecrates the church, and Prof. Schaeffer preaches. 3 p.m. features St Peters Zelienople choir. Local greetings by Cosby and Ginder, address by Rev Pilgrim, and again Schaeffer at 7:30 p.m.

Ellwood City Immanuel Reformed Church A. Stamm James B. Musser Wm. C. Schaeffer D. D Eastern Theological Seminary Lancaster St. Peter’s Reformed Church of Zelienople Jas. A. Cosby A. F. Ginder Evans City R. J. Pilgrim Reformed Church of the Ascension North Side Pittsburg Allegheny Classis

Automobiles Collide in Ellwood City Street Crash

A Sunday crash on Sixth street near Franklin avenue in Ellwood City involved a woman driver and Edward Cooney. The speeding woman lost control at the turn, struck the curb, and hit Cooney’s car, with her vehicle sustaining greater damage.

Ellwood City Edward Cooney Sixth Street Franklin Avenue Cooney

Eastern Star Holds Meeting in Ellwood City

A well attended Eastern Star meeting was held last evening in Dambach hall Ellwood City. After a regular business session a class was initiated. A social period followed with refreshments. Lunch committee members were Mrs. F. W. Poister Mrs. F. E. Moore Mrs. H. R. Johnson Miss Mae Eislen Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kirk.

Ellwood City the Order of the Eastern Star Dambach Hall F. WH. Poister F. E. Moore H. R. Johnson Mae Eislen J. D. Kirk

Frazer Funeral Hour Is Changed

Grace Uella Frazer, killed Sunday on Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Ellwood City, will have her funeral at 2 p m Wednesday at Concord M E church North Sewickley township instead of 10 a m. The time change was decided to best honor the family.

Ellwood City Grace Uella Frazer Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Concord M. E North Sewickley Township

Good program at Bell Memorial for Red Cross benefit

A sizable audience attended an evening entertainment at Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church to raise funds for the local Red Cross Auxiliary. The event, hosted by the church’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s Bible classes with help from Hazel Dell orchestra members, yielded a nice sum for the cause.

Ellwood City Bell Memorial Presbytterian Red Cross Hazel Dell

Italian Catholic church cornerstone to be laid at Ellwood City

Ellwood City residents prepare for the cornerstone laying of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin, the new Italian Catholic church. Rev. F F O Shea of St Marys New Castle to represent the Pittsburg diocese as priests from the region attend. Italian and other societies from nearby areas will parade, with Fr S Marino and parish members organizing grand ceremonies.

Ellwood City Pittsburg F. F. O’shea St. Mary’s Church New Castle S. Marino

Trip to Alliance Ohio Enjoyed by Local Men

June 19 report from Ellwood City, Howard Jones Howell Jenkins Julian Nickum and Harry Davis enjoyed an automobile trip to Alliance Ohio. They describe the journey as pleasant and agreeable.

Ellwood City Howard Jones Howell Jenkins Julian Nickum Harry Davis Alliance, O

Reverend Beisecker Called Away

Ellwood City June 19 Rev L Beisecker pastor of Trinity Lutheran church has been called to Knox Pa by the death of Mrs F Goughler a family friend Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon Rev Beisecker will have charge

Ellwood City L. Beisecker Trinity Lutheran Church K Knox, Pa F. Goughler

Norton Receives Fine New Seven Passenger Car

Ellwood City on June 19 reports jeweler A B Norton has received a fine new seven passenger touring car. It is one of the latest and best models and presents a very fine appearance.

Ellwood City A. B. Norton

Party Motors Visit Salem Sunday

Ellwood City June 19 Mr and Mrs James Meneice J P Meneice and Mr and Mrs Thomas McCullough motored to Salem Ohio Sunday to visit relatives and friends.

Party Motors Salem Ellwood City James Meneice J. P. Meneice Thomas McCullough

Beaver Falls Hosts Philadelphia A L Players Game

June 19 in Ellwood City. Beaver Falls sent a strong turnout to watch a Philadelphia American League team play a fast Beaver Falls group at Beaver Falls. Spectators followed the American League players with keen interest in the outing.

Ellwood City Beaver Falls

Cosby completes sophomore year at Muskingum College

Ellwood City reports Miss Lucile Cosby daughter of Rev and Mrs James A Cosby has completed her sophomore year at Muskingum College Ohio and returned home for the summer with her family awaiting further studies and a degree timetable.

Ellwood City Lucile Cosby James A. Cosby Muskingum College Ohio

Cuticura Soap And Ointment Promises Skin Relief

A testimonial describes young skin troubles improving in weeks with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The piece praises purity and delicacy of the soap for toilet use and skin comfort, noting benefits for eczema rashes itchings and burns with occasional ointment to soothe early signs.

Maron Tobin Edtlantic St Philadelphia

Beaver Falls and Area Residents Return for Summer Visits

Edward Allison was in Beaver Falls Monday and several locals visited or traveled to nearby towns including Mercer County, Warren, East Palestine and Pittsburgh. Many residents were home over Sunday or Tuesday, with brief mentions of travel to New Castle, Cascade Park dances, and a Philadelphia Athletics game sighting.

Edward Allison Beaver Falls Charles Weiss Homer Garwig New Castle J. L. Grieb Mercer County J. L. Jamison Indiana Saul Fisher R. B. Anawalt Pittsburg A. H. Shentz Gus Kilmer Youngstown Ralph White J. M. Humphrey New Castle Monay Lillian McElwain M. Keller Squire W. J. Greer Pittsburgh Carlos Woodford A. C. Gothic Park Avenue John Dunn Clare Keith East Palestine Monata Harold Infield Philadelphia Athletics

Allies Concerned Over Food Situation Here

London reporters note Allied anxiety over US food policy as Congress debates the food bill. Allan Anderson of the allied wheat executive board warns America must decide its course, while Allies await guidance to plan the next cereal year.

London Senate America Mail Post Allan Anderson Allied Wheat Executive Board United States

Milton Dam As Summer Resort Show Place In Ohio

Youngstown Ohio readers learn Milton dam will become a popular summer resort with fishing and hunting rights on remaining flooded land. Former landowners who sold to the city retain fishing and hunting access while selling camp sites. Dr W H Beuchner and George J Renner are purchasing large tracts and plan lodges and summer homes. Others will improve property, predicting Milton dam becomes a show place in the region.

Youngstown Milton Dam Milton W. H. Beuchner George J. Renner Beuchner Renner Ohio

Women to Receive Equal Pay in Navy Jobs

Secretary Daniels announced that women employed by the navy department will receive the same pay as men in similar roles. In reply to a complaint from Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, he stated there is no intention to discriminate and that all department positions are graded with identical pay regardless of sex.

Washington Navy Department Daniels Carrie Chapman Catt National American Woman Suffrage Association

Memorial Arch Honor Pledge To Put All Resources Into War

Valley Forge June 19 Speaker Champ Clark presented the Washington memorial arch to Pennsylvania and pledged that Congress will vote every resource for victory over Germany. He praised lawmakers who fund the war, buy bonds, and send their own sons to fight for the republic, asserting there is no doubt Congress will provide every man and dollar needed.

Valley Forge Champ Clark Washington Memorial Arch Pennsylvania Congress Germany Washington Keystone Clark Republic

Two Greenville Men Die In Fog Creak Bridge Crash

In Youngstown Ohio two men from Greenville Pennsylvania Lee Hecker 21 and Blaine Reutter 23 were killed when their car plunged from a bridge on Hubbard Brookfield road in thick fog. Three companions Fred Hecker George Gibson and Bentley Fickes were injured as the vehicle struck a pillar and fell into the creek. The car rolled over trapping the two dead beneath it while the others reached the bank.

Youngstown Lee Hecker Blaine Reutter Greenville Fred Hecker George Gibson Bentley Fickes Hubbard-Brookfield Road Mahoning Valley Railway Company Hecker Reutter

Drowning at Wheatland claims 13 year old in Sharon

Sharon, June 19. The first drowning of the season occurred late Sunday at Wheatland when 13 year old Joe Gosky of 1046 Hamilton avenue drowned after cramps while swimming with a companion near Knox Pressed and Welded Steel. Firemen failed to revive him after about 20 minutes in the water.

Sharon Wheatland Joe Gosky Hamilton Avenue Gosky Knox Pressed and Welded Steel Company Fred Vanderholt Fruit Sankey Sharon Fire Department

Gets-It corn remover praised as easy solution

An advertisement extols Gets-It as a painless easy corn remedy that lifts corns from toes with 2 to 3 drops. It promises quick drying no sticking, enables wearing shoes immediately, and claims widespread sales at 25 cents a bottle. Sold by E. Lawrence & Co. in Chicago and various local druggists in New Castle.

Perha Jon E. Lawrence & Co Chicago New Castle Faisiey Frermecy Hainer Drug Store Newtle Pharmacy Love & Megown Physicians Pharmacy

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Local Missionary Meeting U. P. Church Eastern Star Frazer Bell Memorial Alliance, Ohio Rev. Beisecker Norton Ellwood Mowen Mary Katheryn Mowen William Johnson Engineers Reserve Corps Oakmont Helen Gribben Adam Dambach Buffalo N. Y Myrtle Thompson George Thompson Wayne Avenue California Navy Iy Ishae Co Strauss=PHirshberg Co Strauss-Birshberg Co Youngstown, Ohio Remington Typewriter Co E. Washington St Bell
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