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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1933
Page
11
The Ellwood board failed to approve a bond issue after considering the sale of bonds and interest rates. President and secretary authorized to pursue options with Pittsburg Holding Company to sell bonds. Annual payments on bonds to be funded by taxes. a resolution redirected school funds to a designated depository.
Picture hats dominate season ensembles for formal and garden wear. The left top crown features straw embroidery and a vesting flange with alluring eye peeks, modernistic floral trims. The Berry Widow sailor to the right flaunts bold width and flatness, rough straw with a wreath of field flowers. An eyelet filet baby straw introduces natural color, while a draped crown uses hand blocked cotton crepe in red yellow and brown to add height.
June 21 in Pittsburgh an involuntary bankruptcy petition against Thomas Vankirk Barnes of Ellwood City was filed in federal court. A temporary injunction to halt the sale of Barnes property, the Liberty theater building at 413-415-417 Lawrence Avenue, was issued to protect creditors as Seidel Cant & Builders Supply and Coleman seek restraining order.
Ellwood City scene reports a Business and Professional Women's Club card party at Mrs A F M Thomas home on Glennavoring. Eight inches of witchlow and six of tonight bridge were played with five score prizes awarded to Mrs H E Brooks and Mrs Frank Gardner. Miss Ewing of Koppel attended as guest. arrangements committee included Mrs Catherine Charles, Miss Fanny Brownstein, and Miss Elizabeth Patton. Followed by Ellwood City personal notes recounting visits and travels of local residents to nearby towns and cities.
Miss June Campbell hosts a surprise 11th birthday party at her Ellport home with a 2 to 4 30 p m gathering organized by her mother Mrs R G Campbell. Guests include Mary Majors Anne Kecevar Mary Mussulle Jane Muir Marion Hollerman Evelyn Wright Violet Vintow and others as gifts and a large candle adorned cake mark the celebration.
Bellwood City reports the Ellwood Koppel bridge is reopened to traffic after months of extensive work. The two lane 14 feet wide deck replaces the old single lane, with solid plank over tracks, strengthened upstream curb, repaired hand rail, and a repaired sidewalk. Approaches at both ends are graded and drained with guard rails for safe access.
An Elwood City report notes the True Blue Bible Class of Slippery Rock Presbyterian church and their spouses met at Mr. and Mrs. George Glasser’s home on New Castle road. Mrs. Norman Guy led a brief business session with Mrs. Earl Priday presenting devotions. Plans were made for a tea on Friday 2 to 4 pm followed by social games and a lunch. The event was described as a Depression party. A joint meeting is planned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cole on Wayne Street.
ELLWOOD CITY June 21 An important meeting of the local PH C last night in Schweiger hall drew a fine attendance. Officers elected include past president Miss Virginia White president Miss Hazel Garwig vice president Wilhelmina Anderson guardian Mary Moloney chaplain Anna Jones guide Iva Foresythe companion Jennie Eblig sentinel Peer posbeneney watchman Marion Duncan. The next meeting will be July 18. AIKEN REUNION ELLWOOD CITY June 21 The sixteenth annual reunion of the descendants of William and Martha Aiken will be held Saturday June 24 at Cascade Park. Dinner will be served at 12 oclock.
A real estate ad announces a permanent water spot special with a bond offer and a one week limited deal. It lists a phone contact as 1398 and mentions Pearl Carnehat Beauty Shoppe at ULe for appointment.
William Albert and Doris Berg were married on June 14 at the M E Church in Point Marion. Rev George Fallon officiated as they celebrated birthdays, with Miss Marjorie Berg and James Beardsley as attendants. The couple plans a brief east trip then residence in Edwood City. Mrs Albert formerly taught in local schools and hails from Point Marion. Mr Albert, a Pittsburg Pharmacy graduate, will continue in the family business.
Miss Ada Graham hosted the Harriet Gorter class of the Wurtemburg Church in Elwood City for the regular June gathering with 13 members. Verna Gilbert led the study period on Bible miracles with Emma White, Mrs. Harlow Hodge, and others contributing. A July picnic supper at Lakewood Beach was planned for July 20 with members and guests, and the informal social period ended with refreshments served by the hostess and Miss Janice Graham. The group adjourned to meet again in late July at Levee Hooker’s home in Wurtemburg.
North Side Union toasted Ma tilda McFate the oldest charter member at Mrs. George First Avenue home. Rev. Ja King and Rev Routledge spoke brief addresses. McFate received a gift as the group planned its annual picnic at Ewing Park in one month.
Ellwood City June 21 The last rites for Harry H. Zeigler were held Tuesday afternoon from the home on Spring avenue. The house was open to friends until 10 30 a private funeral followed with Pastor W. E. Minteer of the local U F church officiating Only immediate family attended Burial was in Locust Grove Cemetery
Ellwood City Kiwanis Club prepares for all Kiwanis Day next Monday at Ellwood City Country Club. About 20 Kiwanis clubs from the district will participate with golf, entertainment, and a supper at 6:30 followed by dancing and cards. A golf tournament begins at two o'clock with prizes announced during the day.
Funeral services for Henry Franklin Texter, prominent Ellwood City resident and founder of Texter Lumber of Pittsburgh, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 from his Zebenople road home. Rev Maxwell presided. Survivors include widow Anba, three sons Howard G of Tulsa Ohio Clifford and Arthur of Pittsburgh, three daughters Mrs Bonnet of Butler Mrs Boots of Ellwood City and Mrs Texter of Pittsburgh. Interment in Zelienople cemetery with pallbearers Clifford Texter John Bennett Jacob Boots Arthur Texter William Hunter and Walter Slamim.
Ellwood City Rotary Club members gather for their Thursday meeting at the First Presbyterian church where Norman Mortenson of the city will present an address. Attendees attend convention in Bellwood City as Pittsburgh area Lutheran delegates converge at Grace Lutheran in Youngstown. Ellwood City Young People plan a social at Maryar Presbyterian church in Ellport with ice cream. nearby Canfield Club hosts a gathering and business session.
Fragmentary OCR lists church notices for Wednesday night and evening events at Tallon Presbyterian and Holy something church. Also includes scattered personals and local shop‑home references with names like Fenton, JWAME, Morrow, and Cratle.
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