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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

21

Moore's Victim Among Four Die In Quarry Blast

The June 23 Ellwood City report notes Angelo Marocco 84 dies at city hospital after the Clydesdale Limestone quarry explosion. Charles R. Moore is shipped to Michigan, Danio Cirella buried Locust Grove, Charles Haynes recovers from a broken limb but faces weeks of recovery.

Ellwood City Clydesdale Angelo Marocco Italy Locust Grove Charles R. Moore Porter Michigan Danio Cirella Charles Haynes City Hospital

Ellwood dance draws large crowd at Cascade Park

Ellwood City residents filled Cascade Park for a Thursday evening dance. Attendees listed include Mae Stansfield Mae Dudley Nettie Mc Cleary Jean Fletcher Helen Mc Carty Devona Liebendorfer Gladys Kerr Emma Cox Helen White Eva Stevens Viola Simms Hazel Peiffer Mrs. B. Simon Marguerite Emery Laura Clark Celia Emery Lu man Edna Fike Mae Burns Edna Burns Elma Zureski Nathan Feldman Saul Keller Clifford Swick Herschell Balken Cox Miller Witherow Green Patterson Shenson Dambach.

Ellwood City Cascade Park Mae Stansfield Mae Dudley Nettie McCleary Jean Fletcher Helen McCarty Devona Liebendorfer Gladys Kerr Emma Cox Helen White Eva Stevens Viola Simms Hazel Peiffer Mrs. B. Simon Marguerite Emery Laura Clark Celia Emery Miss Luman Edna Fi S. Orth M. J Sidney Kraus J. P. Moran Samuel Shenson Adam Dambach

Special Service at Trinity Church Observes 400th Founding

On June 23 Trinity Lutheran Church Ellwood City holds a 10:30 a m special service for the 400th anniversary of the church branch with pupil dialogues readings by H C Hoenstein and an address by Rev L Beisecker on Luther and Education A vesper service follows at 7 45 pm marking the last evening service for two months.

Ellwood City Trinity Lutheran Church Christian Church H. C. Hoenstein

Hunter Carnival Comes to Ellwood City for Week

Posters announce the Harry C. Hunter Carnival in Ellwood City all next week. It marks the third carnival company allowed to stop in the city this season as crowds prepare for performances and rides.

Ellwood City Harry C. Hunter

Merchants Plan Parade In Elwood City After Work

Ef forts of one local concern to prevent the wheels of progress from going around in this community is to have its result in a big parade to be staged next Monday evening by the real live merchants of the city. The people of the city are taking most kindly to the stand of the merchants in granting their employer a chance to have their evenings free after seven o'clock except on Saturday's and pay day evenings. Official recognition of this action on the part of the live merchants of the city is being taken by the laboring men of the city, both organized and unorganized. It is said that the city will have an opportunity to read some striking banners that will be carried in the parade.

Ellwood City

Dedication of Immanuel Reformed Church Planned Sunday

Ellwood City gears up for the formal dedication of the Immanuel Reformed Church with visiting pastors from nearby cities. The program includes 11:00 morning services with Rev. S. A. Stamm and Rev. James B. Musser, followed by 8:00 evening services with music from St. Peter's Zelienople choir and multiple address speakers from local and nearby churches.

Ellwood City Immanuel Reformed Church St. Peter’s Reformed Church of Zelienople E. R. Hamme Jas. A. Cosby U. P. Church A. F. Ginder Evans City R. J. Pilgrim Reformed Church of Ascension of Pittsburg Allegheny Classis

Wedding Date Announced in Ellwood City

In Ellwood City on June 23, Miss Sadie Prizwosky of Louisville and Samuel Shenson of Ellwood City plan to marry August 15. Mrs. H Ginsberg of Louisville will visit, then accompany the groom to Louisville for the wedding after a short stay here with his parents and the bride’s relatives.

Ellwood City Sadie Prizwosky Louis Prizwosky Louisville Samuel Shenson Cecil Shenson New Castle H. Ginsberg M. Feldman M. Bolotin Rabbi Shenson

Sunday Events at United Presbyterian Church

United Presbyterian church led by James A. Cosby holds Bible school at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages. Young People societies meet Juniors 3 30 p m Intermediate 7 p m Senior C E 7 p m. Services at 11 a m and 7 45 p m with topics Demas the Deserter Caleb the Faithful. Large chorus choir performs. Special Red Cross offering.

Ellwood City United Presbyterian Church James A. Cosby Bible School Young Peoples C. E Demas Caleb Red Cross Society

Knights of Pythias Memorial Sunday Service

A memorial service hosted by Alma Lodge of the Knights of Pythias will be held tomorrow afternoon at Locust Grove cemetery. G L Messenger pastor of the First Christian church will speak on The Greatest Expression of Friendship.

Ellwood City Locust Grove Cemetery Alma Lodge Knights of Pythias G. L. Messenger First Christian Church

Puzzled HM Quotes on Marriage Hopes

A Detroit Free Press item features a puzzled man lamenting that three women refused his proposals and wondering what kind of man they seek, reflecting era dating concerns and social attitudes.

Detroit Free Press

New Church Officers to Assume Duties July 1

Elwood City church officers elected last Sunday at the First Christian Church will assume duties July 1. A 10:45 morning service Sunday will hear a talk by Pastor G. L. Messenger on duties of church officers. The list includes elders, deacons, deaconesses, and trustees as elected.

Wood City News Co Ellwood City First Christian Church G. L. Messenger Bible School Christian Endeavor W. H. Harrison O. EF. Bradley O. M. Bubb W. A. Covall W. E H. Booker I. G. Doak Henry Chill Harry Schott Amos Wiley Bentel Stiefel George Burns William Merrill Wesley Sarver Lloyd Maskery John Schrock F. O. Anderson

Baptism Sunday at First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church invites the public to Bible school at 9:30 mornings, worship at 10:45 with a sermon on The Church and Its Mission, followed by baptism. Evening services at 7:30 feature Man and His Greatest Enemy with special choir and orchestra music led by Minister C. Harrison Donaldson.

Ellwood City First Baptist Church Young People’s Society C. Harrison Donaldson

Lawrence Foundry Closed Down Over Union Organizing

Lawrence Foundry, a busy local plant with about forty employees, shut last night for an indefinite period as union organizing efforts by workers deepen. Officials deny reports of relocation and say no future plans have been decided yet. City hopes a settlement will allow work to resume.

Ellwood City Lawrence Foundry

Christian Choir Elects Officers in Ellwood City

The First Christian church choir organization was perfected last night. I. G. Doak was named president A. D. Henderson vice president Miss Opal Henderson secretary and Miss Hazel Pipper treasurer. A special musical program is planned for Sunday July 1 evening service.

Ellwood City The First Christian Church I. G. Doak A. D. Henderson Opal Henderson Hazel Pipper

Boyeson Speaks Here Sunday on Redemption and Psalm

Frank Boyeson of Pittsburg, a well known member of the Associated Bible Students movement, will deliver two talks Sunday at the home of G. C. Young on Division avenue. An afternoon address at 2 30 will discuss Redemption and an evening talk at 7 30 will cover the Twenty third Psalm.

Ellwood City Frank Boyeson Pittsburg Associated Bible Students Movement G. C. Young Division Avenue

U-Boat Sunk By American Ship Near Italian Port

An American vessel arriving from an Italian port attacked a German submarine one day out to sea. Three shots were fired with the periscope destroyed by the second hit as the U boat went down, while a French cruiser shelled the water nearby. The submarine lay about 6500 yards away during the engagement.

Busy week at Free Methodist Ellwood City

Free Methodist church at Fourth street and Glen avenue invites strangers to a full week of services led by Rev. A. H. M. Zahniser. Sunday schedule includes 9:45 Sunday school 11 morning preaching 12 class meeting 7:15 prayer service and 8 p m preaching. midweek class meeting Tuesday 7:45 prayer Thursday 7:45 and Friday Teachers Training in class rooms.

Young Ladies’ Choir Wm. C. Schaeffer D. Dr Ellwood City Free Methodist Church Fourth Street Glen Avenue A. H. M. Zahniser

Pastors Exchange Pulpits in Ellwood City

Ellwood City June 23 Rev. T Boyd Gay of Freedom will preach at First Methodist Episcopal Church Ellwood City Sunday at 10 45 in the morning and 745 in the evening Rev J D W Heazelton pastor of the local church will preach in exchange at Rev Gay Pope Frederick in Freedom Pa

Ellwood City T. Boyd Gay Freedom First Methodist Episcopal Church J. D. W. Heazelton

Delegates Return from Aroundhead Camp State Convention

Delegates of Aroundhead Camp Sons of Veterans return from the state convention in Johnstown. Daniel Evans was elected as a state delegate to Boston in August for the national convention. Also attending were William Duncan J C Grandy and Manuel Evans.

Ellwood City Aroundhead Camp Sons of Veterans Johnstown Daniel Evans Boston William Duncan J. C. Grandy Manuel Evans

Playground Opens Monday Under Mrs Alexander and Mrs Bradford

Shelby playground will open for the summer session next Monday with Misses Margaret Alexander and Rachel Bradford in charge. They have run the grounds well in past years and another successful season is expected. The work may be broadened this year.

Ellwood City Shelby Margaret Alexander Rachel Bradford Alexander Bradford

Social brings big turnout at First United Presbyterian event

An ice cream social sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society of the First United Presbyterian Church drew many attendees to the Teemer Building at the corner of Lawrence Avenue and Sixth Street. The event was described as a success with active help from many volunteers.

Ellwood City Ladies’ Aid Society First United Presbyterian Church Teemer Building Lawrence Avenue Sixth Street

Young Restaurant on Fifth Street Reopens After Improvements

Work to improve the Young restaurant on Fifth Street is finished. A new tile floor enhances the appearance and venue.

Ellwood City Fifth Street

Jitney Bus Service Starts Between Wartburg and City

Lewis McKim launches a jitney run between Wartburg and the city on Saturdays. The service draws strong demand and is expected to continue if the current interest endures.

Ellwood City Lewis McKim Wurtemburg

Local residents and visitors pass through several towns

Robert Bracken left for Akron Ohio. Miss Elsie Nelson visited Pittsburg. Charles French went to New York City. A J Howell spent Thursday evening in New Castle. William Moffatt and J C Wardman were in New Castle Thursday evening. Bert Croft visited New Castle Thursday evening. Attorney M J Kraus was a business visitor in Beaver yesterday. Max Nye the mail carrier was reported on the sick list yesterday. R L Boyd of Sixth street was a business visitor in New Castle Friday. Murray H Henry has returned.

Elsie Nelson Pittsburg Charles French New York City A. J. Howell New Castle William Moffatt J. C. Wardman Bert Croft M. J. Kraus Beaver Max Nye R. L. Boyd Sixth Street

Local visit notices from Pittsburgh area

A sequence of short social notes lists Miss Dorothy Schaffner visiting Johnstown from Crescent Avenue, Robert Bruehl and Moni Peiffer of Rochester calling at the Emery home on Wayne Avenue, Mrs. W. H. Crowl and Miss Mary Blackburn of Greensburg visiting Mrs. James P. Glasgow on Lawrence Avenue, and Mrs. Pearl Patterson with Mrs. C. Beyon of Beaver Falls visiting Squire and Mrs. S. Y. Douds on Spring Avenue.

Pittsburg McKeesport Dorothy Schaffner Crescent Avenue Johnstown Robert Bruehl Moni Peiffer Rochester Emery Wayne Avenue W. H. Crowl Mary Blackburn Greensburg James P. Glasgow Lawrence Avenue Pearl Patterson C. Beyon Beaver Falls Squire S. Y. Douds Spring Avenue

Pastor To Speak To June Brides

The June brides of the past and future will hear Rev. F. B. McAllister of the First Baptist Church discuss a contract obligation many see as a thorn in the flesh. He questions whether the ancient command to obey remains justified as social norms evolve.

F. B. McAllister First Baptist Church

Should obey the Cut From the Marriage Ceremony

A sermon discussion warns against rigid gender roles and harsh marital control. It questions scriptural demands for wives to submit to abusive husbands, urging mutual forbearance and restraint. The pastor plans to explore whether obedience should stem from love and equality.

Standard Wire Works Picnic At Cascade Park

Employees of the Standard Wire Works enjoy a picnic at Cascade Park today. There is no Sunday dinner served at the Y M C A beginning tomorrow.

Standard Wire Works Cascade Park

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Ter Moore Vic Tim Ellwood Trinity Hunter Swan & Zeigler Lawrence Ave Ellwood City, Ox Immanuel Reformed S. A. Stamm Chicora James B. Musser D. D Eastern Theological Seminary of Lancaster Ivernment Amored Liam G. McAdoo the Treasury St. Paul-Minneapolis Sheepshead Bay United States Mt. Wilson San Bernardino Mountains Mt. Hilo Mt. Diablo Lookout Mountain California Colorado Virginia New York America Detroit King Motor Sales Co E. Wabash Bell Phone Seventh Ward King Motor Ci Christian Choir Boyeson Rine Free Methodist Jitney Ellwood Personals Robert Bracken Akron, Ohio Murray H. Henry June McAllister Lucitania Birmingham Alabama Mer N. Y Senreco Chicago Ills Philadelphia Buffalo, N. Y
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