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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1926

Page

15

United Presbyterians Plan Picnic in Ewing Park Grove

United Presbyterian Sunday school and church members will picnic at Ewing Park in Ellwood City on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Transportation machines will be at the church between 2 and 3 o clock for those without cars. Families are urged to bring cups glasses forks and spoons with their food baskets. Numerous contests are planned for the afternoon and members expect a cheerful event.

Ellwood City Church of the United Presbyterian Denomination Ewing Park Transportation Committee

Entertains Club At Bridge Dinner

Mrs. Harry Parthmore hosted the Dinner Bridge Club in Ellwood City at the Country Club dining room. Covers were laid for 16, dinner served at 6 30, and four tables featured large bowls of roses as card areas.

Ellwood City Country Club Harry Parthmore Wayne Avenue Dinner Bridge Club

Mrs N C Martin Hosts Elwood City Bridge Club

Mrs W C Martin of Spring Avenues entertained the 1925 Bridge Club at her home in Ellwood City Pa last evening Bridge was the main pastime with Mrs Karl Kamperman receiving favor Afterward refreshment were served Guests included Mrs Thomas Foust Mrs William Thomas Mrs Tony Turner Mrs Audrey Cunningham Mrs Karl Kamperman Mr Dunbar Mr Frank Gardner Mr Walter Levere Mr Jay Buquo Mr Clifford McDane and Mrs Harry Atkinson

Ellwood City W. C. Martin Spring Avenues Bridge Club Karl Kamperman Mesdames Thomas Foust William Thomas Tony Turner Audrey Cunningham Dunbar Frank Gardner Walter Levere Jay Buquo Clifford McDane Harry Atkinson

North Sewickley to Meet Bell A. C.s Tonight

Ellwood City Pa June 22 North Sewickley baseball team will face the Bell A C s at Frisco field this evening at 6:00 oclock.

Ellwood City North Sewickley Bell A. C Frisco Field

Organ Recital At Presbyterian Church By Hugh Porter

Hugh Porter famed pipe organist will give a recital in the church auditorium, presenting a program to showcase his instrument mastery before an gathered audience at the Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church Ellwood City, Pa Hugh Porter Pipe Organ Fame

Organ concert by renowned pianist thrills local audience

At the First Presbyterian church tonight a young pianist described as the "artist of the keys" will perform on new organs. His performances, praised for captivating tone and technique, have drawn hundreds of music lovers to the event.

First Presbyterian Church

MacMurdo Second in Discus at Pittsburgh Carnival

Ellwood City star Tom MacMurdo finished second to Gibby Welsh in the discus at the Pittsburgh Press track carnival at Pitt Stadium on Saturday. MacMurdo surpassed Cal Hubbard of Geneva and Archibald of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association as Welsh set a new meet record of 188 feet 8 inches.

Ellwood City Tom MacMurdo Ellwood City High School Gibby” Welsh Pittsburgh Press Pitt Stadium MacMurdo Cal Hubbard Geneva Archibald Pittsburgh Athletic Association Welch

Adult Classes Join In Big Ham Fry

The First Presbyterian Sunday school adult division is invited by the C A Martin class to attend a Ham Fry at Cascade Park on Wednesday evening. Members will depart at 6 PM from the church in cars, each bringing ham and a covered dish. Classes include Welcome Bible led by J W Humphrey, Brotherhood Bible led by Dr Patterson, Mrs Martins, and Mrs H W Smiths.

Ellwood City First Presbyterian Sunday School C. A. Martin Cascade Park Welcome J. W. Humphrey Brotherhood Brotherhood Bible Class Taught By Dr. Patterson

Reception Honors Reformed Minister

Rev. Hugh D. Maxwell new Immanuel Reformed minister and family will be honored at a Friday reception by the congregation. A varied program with special music and speeches will precede a lunch served by committee members Mrs. Lawrence Hessert Miss Jessie Thomas and Miss Lois Moon.

Ellwood City Hugh D. Maxwell Immanuel Reformed Church Lawrence Hessert Jessie Thomas Lois Moon

Local church classes host varied events tonight

The ladies class of Wampum Presbyterian Sunday school will be entertained by Bell Memorial church Class number two at the church auditorium with J. F. Cornelius as teacher. Girl Scout troop 3 will meet at Hartman school Thursday evening with scoutmistress Mrs. Dr. H. Gold instead of Monday.

Ellwood City Wampum Presbyterian Sunday School Bell Memorial Church J. F. Cornelius Hartman School Dr. H. Gold

Mrs Harry L Clark Jr Undergoes Operation in Shenango Valley

Mrs Harry L Clark Jr of Ellwood New Castle formerly of this city underwent an operation at Shenango Valley Hospital and is doing nicely.

Ellwood City Harry L. Clark, Jr Ellwood New Castle Shenango Valley Hospital

Majestic Theater Showcases The Blind Goddess with Jack Holt

Jack Holt stars in The Blind Goddess at the Majestic Theater. Evening performances promise classic drama and stage presence from the beloved actor.

Ellwood City Personal News Briefs

Mr and Mrs Bert Rupp of Crescent Avenue return from a trip to Canada and Detroit. Mr and Mrs D R Williams with Miss Carrie Hazen visited Greenville at Rev Bred Funk former local Baptist pastor’s home. Mr and Mrs Edward Christly attend a postmasters convention at Slippery Rock. Nick Shuler and Carl Lundgren attended the Pittsburgh St Louis game in Pittsburgh yesterday. Mr and Mrs Hugh Holiday and family motor to Tarentum Sunday. Mr and Mrs J H Wherle and J E Fontaine of Pittsburgh were guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Shuler.

Ellwood City Bert Rupp Crescent Avenue Canada Detroit D. R. Williams Carrie Hazen Greenville Bred Funk Edward Christly Slippery Rock Nick Shuler Carl Lundgren Pittsburgh Hugh Holiday Tarentum J. H. Wherle J. E. Fontaine Joe Shuler

Shuler Family Outing to Cascade Park in Afternoon

The Shuler family and guests motored to Cascade Park in the afternoon, enjoying a family outing at the park location along Lawrence avenue.

Lawrence Avenue Shuler Cascade Park

New Sidewalks Planned for New Castle Library Property

Bids are invited for cement walks along Jefferson and North street frontages of the New Castle Free Public Library. Officials expect completion in a couple weeks. Recent landscaping has improved the lawn rear and side. sidewalks will run to the curbline replacing the old path.

Jefferson Street North Street New Castle

Peach Crop Survey Planned After Wool Clip In Lawrence County

Farm Agent H. R. McCulloch will survey the peach crop situation once the wool clip collection ends in Lawrence County. Little damage is expected from the peach borer but recent erratic weather may have hurt prospects slightly.

Lawrence County H. R. McCulloch

Special Evangelistic Services At Hoover Heights

A deep interest and good attendance mark the Hoover Heights tabernacle meetings led by evangelist Wade Patrick of Alliance Ohio. He preached A Common Salvation Monday and is set to speak on A Vision with special music tonight. The service starts at 7 45.

Hoover Heights

Allegheny General Baptist Assoc Meets in Union Church

Plans are completed for the Allegheny General Baptist Association and Woman's Auxiliary to meet at Union Baptist Church on Tuesday July 20 for four days. Delegates from 219 churches will attend. The entertainment committee is preparing for delegate entertainment. Rev D Henderson is pastor of the association church.

Allegheny General Baptist Association and Woman's Auxiliary Union Baptist Church D. Henderson Association Church

Motorist Held After Boys Death in Jeannette

Alvin Shisko, eight, died in Jeannette after a car believed driven by Tony Agona struck him, fracturing his skull. Agona was released on bail pending an inquest.

International News Service Jeannette Alvin Shisko Tony Agona Agona Shisko

Connell Grades 21 000 Pounds Of Wool Here Monday

Twenty seven thousand pounds of wool were graded at the Lawrence County Wool Growers Association warehouse Monday marking the first day of the 1926 pooling. W B Connell, veteran wool expert from Penn State College, oversaw the work. The wool showed uniform quality and pooling continued Tuesday and Wednesday with total expected to surpass last year’s 60 000 pounds.

Lawrence County Wool Gowers’ Association W. B. Connell Penn State College

Man Loses Arm After Train Collision on Pan Handle Bridge

International News Service reports a man believed to be Louis Paris of Cleveland, 35, had his right arm torn off when struck by a train on the Panhandle Bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He crawled to safety along the ties above the Monongahela River and was found bleeding and partly conscious by the train crew. A makeshift tourniquet saved him from further loss of blood. physicians say the condition is serious but he will live at Mercy Hospital.

International News Service Pittsburgh Panhandle Pennsylvania Railroad Louis Paris Cleveland Ohio Monongahela River Mercy Hospital

Epworth M E Bible School Picnic Planned for June 23

Epworth M E Bible School and Church announce a Wednesday June 23 picnic at the Weingartners home on Butler Road. The event features a sports program led by Harry Day with activities from 4:30 pm onward, followed by vesper services at 7:45 pm. Transportation will be provided with shuttles from Butler Avenue and Hast Washington Street between 3:00 and 6:30 pm.

Epworth M. E. Bible School George T. Weingartner Butler Road Harry Day Homer B. Davis Butler Avenue Washington Street

Calderwood Leaves for Europe on Latin Study Trip

Dr. A J Calderwood dean of Grove City College departs for Europe to take a summer course in Latin. He has long headed the college Latin department and will study abroad this season.

Calderwood Europe A. J. Calderwood Grove City College

Sesqui Grounds Open to Visitors on Sundays Starting July 4

The Sesqui Centennial Exposition will open on Sundays from July 4 after a board decision. Philip H. Gadsen, president of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, urged seven day access following the board vote.

Sesqui International News Service Philadelphia Philip H. Gadsen

Aluminum Company Probe Resumes In FTC Hearing

In Pittsburgh on June 22, the FTC continued its probe into monopoly charges against the Aluminum Company of America. George R. Gibbon, VP and secretary, appeared as the day’s first witness and was expected to address testimony given by F. X. Paterson, a special FTC investigator.

L. M. Napolitano Dick St Pittsburgh International News Service Geo. R. Gibbon Aluminum Company of America Federal Trade Commission Gibbon F. X. Paterson

Independent aluminum firms pressured by larger concern

The trade commission noted small independent aluminum firms hesitated to complain about alleged practices by a dominant firm. Patterson cited Landers Frary and Clark and Aluminum Products Manufacturing of New Britain Conn as independents fearing retaliation. Hearings had run for months but were adjourned to allow Aluminum Company of America to finish its income tax returns.

Patterson Landers, Frary and Clark Aluminum Products Manufacturing Company of New Britain

Scientists Seek Restore for Pearls Lost Lustre

For ages scientists have sought unsuccessfully for a method to restore the original lustre to pearls that have lost their shine.

Ladies Aided During Exercises At Playground Flag Raisings

Mrs W H Hanger prepared the program for flagraising at the playgrounds yesterday. Aides named include Mrs Howard Kirk at Gaston park Mrs Louis Gordon at Croton Mrs Stewart Thompson at West Side Mrs David Ritchie at McCreary avenue and Mrs E T Layng in charge. Miss Phyllis Beal supervises playground activities.

W. H. Hanger Gaston Park Howard Kirk Croton Louis Gordon West Side Stewart Thompson McCreary Avenue David Ritchie E. T. Layng Phyllis Beal

Uses of Peanuts in Industrial Products Remain Wide

The passage notes peanuts are employed in producing artificial milk and butter as well as oils, face cream and powder, ink and wood stains, indicating diverse industrial applications beyond food use.

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