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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1938
Page
13
Odds on Louis rising in the predicted chart and windup amid boxing chatter. The piece notes prior matchups, crowd expectations near ninety thousand at Yankee Stadium, and references to Louis’s form and challenge from German opponents as speculation swirls around the outcome.
West Pitts Tiry baseball team defeated St Josephs 14 to 2 after a 24 hit performance at Rotary Field. Powell earned the win allowing six hits while Meacy had six hits in the game. Other contributors included Kroege Todd Winters Kotor Broky and Else.
George M Trainor and Angelo Monsey shot 64 in best ball. Trainor made a 2 on the 1st hole eagle and both players finished 70 for 18 holes. The event at Field Club was described as a historic best ball record. A golf tourney was announced for Tuesday at the course, with a junior golf program split into boys and girls sessions the next morning. Kim McMasters led a separate three quarters handicap event with 78.
The Tin Mill softball team defeated Retters 13 to 5 and Royal A C 12 to 2 on Sunday. The All-Stars played heads-up ball throughout the day. Batteries for Tin Mill were Gabby Kandara Morgan in the first game and Ace Kendyn Harlan in the second. Retlers and Royals noted varied battery lineups.
Two postponed league games have been arranged. Mahoning will play Ryantown tonight at the A field after a rainout, and Friday West Pittsburg visits Red Sox at Washington High field at six. Teams race to complete postponed schedules this week.
International News Service reports Max Schmeling plans a light workout in Germany before leaving for New York for his Wednesday night heavyweight title bout with Joe Louis. Observers say Schmeling looked in the pink and confident, after a strong sparring session featuring a new uppercut punch that felled sparring partner Al Albin. He completed eight miles of roadwork, six rounds boxing, and five rounds of calisthenics, with plans for four rounds of sparring today followed by rest en route to New York.
Tigers defeated Civics 11 to 9 while West Pittsburg beat St. Josephs 14 to 7. Mahoning led 8 to 3 over K. Pulaski and Lawrence Indies faced Slovak A. C. in another announced result.
Byron Waltzer White, Colorado University's All American halfback, learned of a $15,000 offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates pro football club disclosed today as he aims to seize an Oxford scholarship opportunity.
Coca Savoia beat Columbus 20 to 9 while Duta Abruzzi prevailed 20 to 18 over Columbus. Columbus edged Uniane Calabro 20 to 16 and Humbert First led at 8. Standing noted.
Lawrence Stars defeated the Jef forgot ALC 20 to 16 with J Francazin starring. Cubs beat Basiles 21 to 16 at Radiator Field as winning pitcher allowed three hits. Peoples split twin bill, nipping Elhgeod City 2 to 0 then losing 12 to 7 to Fannins and Rose Avenue. Celertic Midgets toppled Fall Trick Midgets 17 to 1 with Bill Farmin pitching and Bill Fannin, Dodo Jenkins, Wicel, Hawkins delivering big hits.
Elwood City news notes the 26th annual Wehman family reunion with about 150 members and relatives from Pittsburgh New Castle Zelienople and nearby towns. A chicken dinner, cake and ice cream, sports contests with nine prize awards, and elections for president secretary and treasurer highlighted the day. Special guests Rev and Mrs Thomas Berger and Rev and Mrs F H Daubenspeck attended. Plans set for a 1938 reunion on the third Saturday of June.
The eleventh annual Bookamer descendants reunion met at Ewing Park in Ellwood City on Saturday with over one hundred attendees from the city and New Castle. Officers chosen for the 1988 gathering include President Thomas Bookamer, Secretary Myrtle Brown, and Treasurer Bob Kelly. A picnic supper was served under the supervision of Mrs. Curtle Bookamer, Mrs. Robert Kelly, and Mrs. Orpha Brown.
Ellwood City residents hosted guests from Clark's Mills and Sharon including Mr. and Mrs. William Simon and family and Wile Sam Zahnizer. The gathering at Division and Fountain avenues featured three generations of Simons, reminiscing at Ewing Park over a pleasant day and meals.
Ellwood City June 20 The Flag Day sale by the Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary drew strong support with Mrs. Howard Stroup Mrs. Ida Sunean Mrs. Anna Morris and Mrs. Arthur Forbush leading a team of sixteen workers. An evening workers’ dinner followed in the V P W hall with a fine meal provided by Auxiliary members.
Ellwood City notes report a Saturday evening Simpson family picnic at Ewing Park Grove with 41 attendees from Grove City Meadville Cleveland Mercer and Detroit enjoying a 6 PM meal and socializing while exploring park development. Also Joseph R Clarke elder of North Sewickley Presbyterian left to attend the Pennsylvania State Synod as official layman delegate of Beaver Presbytery joining Dr Froyt Barr from Beaver Falls.
Ellwood City churches map week activities from United Presbyterian to North Sewickley and others with meetings, picnics, missionary events, and youth programs. Hazel Dell WCTU holds July 9 prep. Sunday school picnics set for Ewing Park. Beaver Valley and Slippery Rock church events listed. Reunions noted: Hazen and White families, July 4 and June 30 respectively.
KeKLamath Falls Oregon veteran engineer Tom Skillington, famed for guiding the first train into the city in 1903, retires from the Whiten Maelfic Railroad after forty five years of service and plans an extended vacation with his wife. A stray note mentions lemon juice as a stain remover for picture frames.
Washington June 24 the Post Office Department announced Ellwood City post office would advance from second class to first class. The change raises business volume and increases the Ellwood postmaster salary. Koppel and New Galilee offices drop from third to fourth class effective July first.
The Hennon family of Lawrence County held its 35th annual reunion at Cascade Park with attendees from Youngstown New Castle New Brighton Wampum Akron Mahoningtown Pittsburgh New Wilmington Ellwood City and Denver Colo. Mrs Lena Hennon and Mrs Helle Mallory directed a prime dinner for 1658 guests. Officers elected for the new year were Albert Gere president Harold Tritt vice president Myrtle Tritt secretary and Mabel Huthman treasurer. The eldest attendee was 93 year old Mrs Margaret Hennon of Youngstown and the youngest was Sally Lee Tritt of this city. The 1939 reunion is planned for the third Saturday of June at Cascade Park.
Edith Carell Post No 2 British Empire War Veterans and auxiliaries honored chaplain Rev J R Routledge at Providence Baptist Church North Sewickley. More than 601 attendees from New Brighton Beaver Falls Ambridge Rochester and Aliquippa joined a surprise service led by flag bearers and officers. The birthday greeting coincided with a specially decorated cake marking the chaplain's upcoming birthday.
Ellwood City reports funeral for Jureply Minteer with Rev. W. T. Minteer of Creacent officiating. Dr. Robert Galbreath presided. large attendance from local communities. pallbearers listed. interment at New Windsor. Out-of-town relatives came from Pittsburgh and nearby towns. Also notes hospital discharges and upcoming evangelistic services and Legion parley.
A Chicago actress Bernadene Bayston drew multiple movie scouts seeking her signature after a dramatic stage run in a local theater. Her standout performance in the Chicago scene led to heightened attention from producers and talent agents.
Michael D Tousa of Ellwood City dies this morning after a brief illness at his Crescent Avenue home. A draftsman for the National Tube company he was a member of the Ferreyams club Sons of Italy lodge and the American Lack of Exifieees. Survived by wife Nance Greatysens and four daughters and sons all of Ellwood City. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 16 place from the Carheim B V M Church with Rev Vincent Galifano officiating.
Jackstones named this week’s playground project for girls in Fllwood City. Winners of the six playground rounds receive cash prizes and a gold pendant necklace emblematic of the Jackstone championship. Entry is open to all girls aged two and under with enrollment at the local playground by June deadline.
Death of Mrs. Duncan’s brother Jan George Dumbaugh in Princeton after heart attack. Funeral Thursday at 2 from late home, Bry villy cemetery burial. Quiet marriage Miss Marion G Gunning to Gay A Arblaster at Methodist parsonage. couple to reside Grove City. Car stolen from Ellwood City, damaged on Chewton bridge. Various local notes: gatherings, visits, and movements among residents and churches.
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