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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
8
Dr Dafoe recounts diagnosing a baby's stomach trouble due to excess sugar. He notes the Quintuplets avoided candy yet received desserts in moderate forms, linking sugar to skin and stomach issues. He urges limiting sugar and offers healthier dessert options for children.
A special Women's Missionary meeting is set for Thursday evening June 20 at 7:30 at Coal town Free Methodist Church. Guest speakers will be Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Burnett and two Japanese girls. Burnett heads the Pacific Coast Japanese Conference and Mission field. his party is known as the Burnett Japanese Missionary Motorcade.
Special to The News Mercer June 19 The passage of war equipment to the Canadian border for Allied shipment began through Mercer County along the Perry highway. Over the weekend 15 cannon moved via Route 19 drawn by army trucks with two empty rear vehicles and two motorcyclists in attendance. Destination and origin not disclosed.
Slippery Rock State Teachers College will appoint a new president in the near future. Dr C C Green, city school superintendent and new president of Slippery Rock’s board of trustees, said numerous applications are arriving. June 20 was the deadline for receipts. applications are filed with board secretary Marian Foster Smith of Butler. Acting president is Dr L H Wagenhorst. Judge Thomas W Dickey serves on the board.
Robert Brest, former camper at Camp Fred L. Rentz and active in YMCA activities, is named to assist athletic activities at Camp Rentz this summer. A local high school graduate and First Baptist church member, he captains the church basketball team and is a noted baseball player and basketball referee. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clyde H Brest of Sheridan Avenue.
The Republican Council of Springfield Township will convene at the home of Mrs. William Drake on Thursday June 20. The gathering aims to discuss local party activities and upcoming community events.
A brief feature outlining the Daily Dozen guidance from the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania. It lists a routine of twelve recommended cardiovascular and general health practices for public guidance and physician reference.
A public health note emphasizes foot bath disinfectants like sodium hypochlorite to prevent foot conditions such as ringworm and athlete's foot. Proper pool sanitation relies on filtration and chlorine use to keep pools safe, while warnings advise against diving for those with ruptured eardrums and stress personal hygiene to maintain cleanliness.
Miss Verlee Mauerman stayed days at aunt Mrs Oliver Dickson s home. I M Hofmeister Mrs Mary Morrow and Mrs Lucy McGraw traveled to New Castle. Ed Hoover and wife of Youngstown visited sister in law Adda Hoover in Edenburg. Elizabeth Dickson to be bridesmaid for Martha Cummings of Sharon. Ollie West family from New Castle visited John Hofmeister. Harry Vanderboard and Elvira Smith with son Howard visited Thomas and Mrs McGraw. Odd Fellows to hold special church service Sunday evening June 23.
Members of the Christian Endeavor Society gathered for a wiener roast at the church Thursday evening. The social event offered informal fellowship and community bonding for participants.
The Young People's Council of District 14 held its annual picnic supper Saturday evening at the children's home in Mercer, gathering members for a community event.
Mrs. Bessie Fennick visited relatives in Ellwood City. John Hughes called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collins. Mr. and Mrs. John Hayne visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wimner in Millburn. Darlene Hassell from Grove City stayed with Carol Ann McCandless. W. W. Hill and sisters and William Simon spent a day in New Castle. Jimmy Flannery visited the Flannerys in New Castle. Mrs. Harry Sankey was summoned to New Florence due to Rev. A. P. McCung’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. Mell Brenneman.
An evening with Mr. and Mrs James Comstock of New Wilmington followed by time with their daughter Mrs. Bill Mayne in Mercer, noted as she was ill. Another visit by Mrs. Walter Stone and son and Mrs. Tom Gill to Mine No. 2 to see Donnie Gill who suffered a serious arm injury on a washing machine wringer.
The Harlansburg Harmony Zion and Mt Zion Baptist Young Peoples conference will be held at Harmony Baptist church Sunday afternoon and evening June 23 with speakers and activities for youth groups.
The Presbyterian Sunday school will present a Children’s Day program Sunday morning June 23 at the church. Students will perform songs and short acts showcasing their learning and faith.
At 9:45 the event centers on The Interpretation of the Lord's Prayer with a themed program exploring its meaning and impact. The session promises thoughtful discussion and reflective readings.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Eakin and others visited relatives in Grove City on Tuesday. D M Jervis, hospitalized in Pittsburgh, hosts guests including L M Mathews and several Jervis family members during the past week. Mr Jervis shows rapid improvement. A New Castle dateline notes reflections on liberty and tyranny.
Everett E Brest of 302 Highlane Avenue was promoted from conductor on the Erie and Pittsburgh Division to yardmaster on the main line at Oreville Ohio. He and his family moved to Oreville this week.
Local post office employees and their families will assemble Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock for a basket picnic in the grove at Cascade Park. Various sports and amusements will be enjoyed and a dinner will be served at 6 oclock.
The occasion will feature testimonials honoring Claude Cherry and William Reed. Arrangements are led by general chairman Kenneth Lutz and officials Walter Hindman Tom Davis W Ted Clark Walter Leslie Albert Klingensmith and Jack Wilson.
The adult non swimmer class resumes this evening at Cascade Park pool after weather prevented earlier sessions. Charles Brest of the Lawrence County American Red Cross chapter notes to call 5084 or Brest at 51701 if weather again blocks the lesson.
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