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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
9
The Ellwood City drive for the Jewish War Fund has reached 2300 dollars, exceeding the goal set for the campaign. Committee chair I Kraus led planning and volunteers began work Tuesday in advance of a campaign end today with hopes to surpass earlier targets.
A patriotic program will replace the morning preaching at Bell Memorial church Fourth Ward Ellwood City. Sunday school is at 9 45 with a sequence of recitations exercises and solos featuring Roy Summers, Estella Marshall, Rozanna Late, John Allison, Beulah Graham, Stanley Hindmarch, Alberta Allison and others. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor follow at 6 and 7 pm, then an 8 pm sermon on A drunken King defeated in battle.
Members of the Missionary Society of Trinity Lutheran church met at Mrs. H. R. VanGorder’s home in Würtemberg last night. Officers for the year were elected: President Mrs. August Miller, Vice President Mrs. Alex Maines, Secretary Miss Irene Melzer, and Treasurer Mrs. Herman Bauder.
Ellwood City notes two items. The Majestic theatre will screen The Spirit of the Red Cross and related shorts Monday afternoon and evening showing Red Cross work in France. Velma Woods, Pittsburg Circle daughter, remains in Mercy hospital after throat operation with good recovery.
Ellwood City June 22 Tomorrow marks Record Day Children’s Day and the church’s third anniversary since the new building dedication. Services begin 9 45 a m Bible school, 11 a m children participate, pastor preaches a brief sermon, cradle roll mothers have reserved seats, building fund offerings, C BE meetings at 7 p m, 7 45 p m sermon The crown of the Church. Chorus choir provides special music. Jas A Cosby minister.
ELLWOOD CITY June 22 a class of 13 was graduated from the Zelienople academy. A banquet breakfast followed in the auditorium. The graduates visited Millvale mother’s home with Father Griner and the Sisters from the academy. Lawrence Powers and Mary Sherlock participated. M A Ruscillo chauffeured some graduates.
Seventy children of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish in Ellwood City will receive their first communion Sunday morning. The event marks the first class to take communion since Rev. Fr. S. Marino began his pastorate, with a large turnout expected.
Word has been received announcing the marriage of Harry Tomilson, son of Mr and Mrs John Tomilson of California, former residents of this city. His wife was formerly Miss Edna Fisk. They will make their home in Oregon.
Ellwood City reports Harry Turner son of Mr and Mrs R D Turner Pittsburg Circle has reached France after training at Camp Sherman. The family in Pittsburg Circle confirms the news as of June 22.
Mrs. Frank Milliken of the Pittsburg Circle and her son Russell travel from Ellwood City to Cleveland Oklahoma for an extended visit with her daughter Mrs. James King.
The public library is now open in the former post office building on Fifth Street. All books are ready for distribution at the new site. Bible school begins at 9 30 with a push for full participation, morning worship at 10 45 titled On the Sea With Christ, and an evening service at 7 45 Can a Christian Be a Christian and Fight with an open air option if weather permits. C Harrison Donaldson.
Ellwood City bulletin notes Bible school at the First Christian church Sunday at 9 45 am. Communion service to follow but no morning or evening preaching due to Rev G L Messenger attending the International Sunday School convention in Buffalo NY. Christian Endeavor at the church as announced.
Ellwood City June 22 A very pleasant surprise was given Mrs. Smiley McFate at her Fourth ward home for her 59th birthday. Attendees were Bell Memorial Presbyterian Bible class members led by Mrs. J F Cornelius plus several out of town guests from New Castle Punxsutawney and nearby areas. A dainty lunch followed and many presents were exchanged.
Shelby City June 22. Employees of the Shelby Steel Tube company gave 380.10 to the bat and ball fund, sent to J Clare George of New Castle, Lawrence county committee chair. The sum exceeds a third of the county quota, delivered by D E Frew, cashier of the First National Bank.
Lieutenant Fultz, son of Mrs. Fultz of Seventh street, made a brief stop in Pittsburg on the way from Camp Pike to Camp Merritt. His brother Clifford and cousin Miss Jeanette FeKim traveled to the city to see him during his stay.
The Simon family on Fifth Street received word of the safe arrival of Lewis Simon, a family member, overseas in France.
Earl Nevin, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Nevin of Park Avenue Ellwood City, has reached France after enlisting in the medical corps about six weeks ago and being stationed at Camp Greenleaf until recently. Sunday and evening church services are announced in Ellwood City with sermons on Windows of the Soul and The Ark, and a junior choir of thirty voices will perform.
Mrs. Katherine Rhodes learns her son Mark has reached France. The family previously lived near Franklin Avenue and he served with the Headquarters Troop, Camp Sherman. His well known presence among friends brings relief at his safe arrival.
A strawberry festival will be held this evening in the basement of Emanuel Reformed Church. The public is invited to attend.
Elmer Emery has enlisted in the navy and expects to be called in a short time. He has been employed in the Shelby plant.
Ellwood City residents were told that Rev. Musser, the local pastor, will deliver the evening sermon today. The announcement notes a planned service at the community church and invites the public to attend.
Tomorrow at Emanuel Reformed Church two sermons are scheduled with morning themes Family and Religion and an evening talk Why Americans Fight against the Germans. Community members and visitors share travel notes including L S Randolph from Franklin Avenue visiting son J Wilbur at Camp Merritt N J and other residents visiting relatives and friends.
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