Community Chest Plan For Annual Drive In July
Ellwood City announces the Community Chest drive for July 12 to 17 with a $239000 quota under T A Daley. Last year’s drive raised about $26300 with $2000 unpaid pledges. four member groups retain similar quotas as a 20 room Ellwood hospital addition worth around $409000 is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Chamber of Commerce
T. A. Daley
Commerce Organization
Ellwood City Hospital
Community Service League
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Ellwood Hospital
Mrs Bell Hosts Bridge for Esther Jamison Ahead of Wedding
Ellwood City Pa June 23 In honor of Miss Esther Jamison whose marriage to Frank Ripple of Youngstown will take place June 26 Mrs Burton J Bell hosted an intimate bridge afternoon at the Elks Club Roses decor colored tables each with a rose basket centerpiece and tulle tied handles A luncheon followed with Mrs Everett Spang winning high score second prize to Mrs Katherine Hainer and consolation to Mrs Frank Huffman The guest list included Esther Jamison of Clarion and Butler and local and Butler area ladies led by Mrs Jamisons mother Mrs Margaret Jamison of Clarion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Esther Jamison
Frank Ripple
Youngstown
Burton J. Bell
Bridge
Elks Club
John Dunn
Floyd Thorpe
George Pugh
This City
Carrol Gibson
Lee Keefer
Everett Spang
Butler
Margaret Jamison
Clarion
Hugh Porter Gives Fine Organ Recital
About 250 people gathered at the First Presbyterian church for a recital by Hugh Porter of Calvary Episcopal Church New York City. The new church organ proved its merit as Porter delivered a lively program including the Scherzo from the Fifth Sonata and encore after encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
First Presbyterian
Ellwood City Group Heads to Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Ellwood City residents Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gallaher Mrs. J. T. Mecklem and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blank left for Rochester Minnesota to spend a few weeks at the Mayo clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
James A. Gallaher
J. T. Mecklem
Charles Blank
Attend Luncheon For Miss Jamison Before Wedding
Ellwood City social notes report Mrs Warren Thorpe Mrs Floyd Thorpe Mrs John Dunn Mrs Frank Huffman and Mrs Burton J Bell will drive to Butler to attend a Bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs Carrol Gibson and Mrs Lee Keefer in honor of Miss Esther Jamison of Butler and Clarion ahead of her wedding to Frank Ripple on Saturday June 26. The bride to be is a well known local figure and many events are planned in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Warren Thorpe
Floyd Thorpe
John Dunn
Frank Huffman
Burton J. Bell
Butler
Carrol Gibson
Lee Keefer
Esther Jamison
Butler and Clarion
Frank Ripple
Youngstown
Jamison
Mrs George Milnes Dies After Illness at Ellwood City Hospital
Mrs George D Milnes aged 28 of 525 Hazel Avenue died at 10:30 Tuesday morning in Ellwood City hospital from complications of peritonitis after a long illness. She leaves husband and three children Viola Arthur and James Vernal plus parents Mr and Mrs M A Houk Ellwood three sisters Mrs John Sullivan Mrs Jessie Brown and Mrs Harold Marshall and two brothers Edward Houk and Vernal at home. Funeral at Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church Thursday at 2:30 with Rev J A King officiating. Interment in Slippery Rock cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
George D. Milnes
Hazel Avenue
Ellwood City Hospital
Viola
Arthur
James Vernal
M. A. Houk
Ellwood
John Sullivan
Jessie Brown
Harold Marshall
Koppel
Edward Houk
New Castle
Vernal
Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church
J. A. King
Slippery Rock
Mrs I E Aiken Dies In New Castle
Agnes Gibson Aiken age 40 of Princeton died at Shenango Valley hospital New Castle Tuesday evening from complications. She leaves husband I E Aiken one daughter and two sons Mrs Milton Harlan Clyde and Ira Aiken at home, a brother Harry Gibson in New Castle and sister Mrs Vance Wilson Rose Point. She was daughter of A P and Florence Houk and a Hermon Presbyterian Church worker. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm at the church with interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Agnes Gibson
Aiken
Princeton
Shenango Valley Hospital
New Castle
I. E. Aiken
Milton Harlan
Clyde
Ira Aiken
Harry Gibson
Vance Wilson
Rose Point
A. P
Florence Houk
Hermon Presbyterian Church
Fortnight Club entertains guests at Wayne Ave home
Mrs. Carl Zeigler of Wayne avenue hosted the Fortnight club Monday evening. Special out of town guests were Mrs. B. D. Goodrich of Detroit Alvin Thomas of Gary Ind and Mrs. Delphis Baker of Akron Ohio. Mrs. H. D. Goodrich won card honors. Lunch was served by the hostess. Members present included Mrs. Joseph Bowater Mrs. Myron Gelbach Mrs. J. J. Dunn Jr Mrs. Cliff Jones Mrs. Howard Jones and Mrs. Edwin French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Carl Zeigler
Wayne Avenue
B. D. Goodrich
Detroit
Alvin Thomas
Gary
Ind
Delphis Baker
Akron
H. D. Goodrich
Joseph Bowater
Myron Gelbach
J. J. Dunn, Jr
Cliff Jones
Howard Jones
Edwin French
Miss Ella Wilson Admitted To Presbyterian Hospital
Miss Ella Wilson of Wilson stop has been admitted to the Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh for approximately three weeks of observation. She is progressing as well as can be expected under her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Ella Wilson
Wilson Stop
Presbyterian
Ellwood City Personalities Return From Trip
Mr and Mrs George Gibbons of Wurtemburg have returned home from a motor trip to Philadelphia Gettysburg and Harrisburg Miss Marjorie and Miss MargaretSiebbenderfer were business callers in New Castle yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
George Gibbons
Wurtemburg
Philadelphia
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Marjorie
Margaret Siebenderfer
New Castle
Ellwood Hospital Admits Local Residents Tuesday
Admitted to Ellwood City hospital Tuesday are Mrs Frances Bainey and Frederick J Gordon both of Ellwood City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood Hospital
Ellwood City, Pa
Ellwood City Hospital
Frances Bainey
Ellwood City
Frederick J. Gordon
Ellwood Ty
Ladies Aid Sewing Meeting at Mrs Schrock Home
The Ladies Aid gathers Thursday afternoon at Mrs. John Schrock's Pittsburgh Circle home for their regular sewing session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Ellwood City
John Schrock
Pittsburgh Circle
Ladies’ Aid
Happy Hour Class Meets at Mo ravia Stop Leader’s Home
Members of the Happy Hour class of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Sunday school will gather at the home of Mrs. J. M. Houk of Moravia stop Friday evening for a meeting and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour
Ellwood City
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Sunday School
J. M. Houk
Moravia
Prayer Meeting Planned by Slippery Rock Church
A prayer meeting for Slippery Rock Presbyterian church members will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Alex Houk near Springstop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church
Alex Houk
Near
Springstop
Leech Family Reunion at Marquis Stop Home
Members of the Leech family plan their annual reunion at the home of Mrs. Leech in Marquis stop this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leech
Ellwood City
Marquis
The Greater Glory at Majes Tic Theater
The Majes Tic Theater presents The Greater Glory starring Anna Q Nelsson in a dramatic production tonight. Curtain rises with the famed actress in a performance hailed by locals as a must see.
Young People Elect Officers at Slippery Rock
The Young People’s Council at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church elected Joe Mentzer as president Luther Johns as vice president Jesse Houk as treasurer and Miss Eleanor Wilson as secretary for the coming year Delegates to the executive meeting include Miss Ethel Houk Charles Rubberman Miss Elma Houk and Jack Mentzer Travelers to Caledon for camp were Miss Lucy Johns Miss Beulah Brown and Miss Eleanor Wilson Spruce Creek departures included Phillip Cole and Edward Kleindenst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Young People’s Council
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church
Joe Mentzer
Luther Johns
Jesse Houk
Eleanor Wilson
Ethel Houk
Charles, Rubberman
Elma Houk
Jack Mentzer
Slippery Rock
Young People’s
Caledon
Lucy Johns
Beulah Brown
Spruce Creek
Jhillip Cole
Edward Kleindenst
Lawn Party Honors Mrs Delphis Baker
Mrs EB Baker of Akron Ohio hosted a lawn party Tuesday with three bridge tables on a bloom laden lawn. High honors went to Mrs Harry Harris while Mrs Alvin Thomas of Gary Indiana won the guest prize as guests listed include Mrs Goodrich Detroit and others. Mrs Baker plans to visit Ellwood after the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Delphis Baker
Akron
EB. B. Baker
Fourth Street
A. H. Aiken
Edwin French
Marion Slocum
Baker
Ellwood
Reverend Smith Attends Mount Lake Layman Retreat
Rev. W. S. Smith pastor of Wurtemburg United Presbyterian church is at Mount Lake attending the Christian Layman movement retreat. He plans to return Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood
Itv
W. S. Smith
Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church
Mount Lake
Midweek Prayer Service at Henderson Home
A midweek prayer service of the First Christian Church will be held at the home of A. D. Henderson on Summit Avenue this evening at 7 45. Mrs. Elizabeth Houk will be the leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
First Christian Church
A. D. Henderson
Summit Avenue
Elizabeth Houk
More Applicants Sought For State Highway Patrol
Harrisburg reports that even after 100 new patrol positions were announced two weeks ago, fewer than half the required candidates have applied. Captain Price appeals for more applications as youths show interest in motorcycle riding or examiner roles for auto operator permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
State Highway Patrol
Department
Price
Valotta Sentence Commutted To Life And Brock Pardoned
The state board of pardons in Harrisburg commuted Joseph Valotta’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Henry G. Brock, a wealthy Philadelphian, was pardoned from six to ten years for second degree murder. Three people were killed when Brock’s automobile struck them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
Joseph Valotta
Allegheny County
State Board of Pardons
Valotta
Henry G. Brock
Philadelphia
Brock
America Leads in Golf Tournament
America takes early lead in the British open at St Annes Lytham as Walter Hagen shoots a 68 to set a course record. Close behind are Americans Mehlhorn McLeod Watrous and Jones with 70 or 71 while the best British score is 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harlow
International News Service
ST. Annes and
Lytham
América
Walter Hagen
America
Hagen
Wild Bill” Mehlhorn
Chicago
Fred McLeod
al Watrous
Bobby Jones
Hay
Desert Island Promise to Learn to Sing
A playful reflection imagines being shipwrecked alone on a desert island and using the moment to learn singing, turning isolation into a creative opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert
Advant
Young People council to enjoy picnic on July 15
At a cabinet meeting of the Inter Sunday School Council of New Castle district plans were made for the annual council picnic to be held July 15 at Glen's grove near Harlansburg. Committees were named for menu games baseball swimming transportation and general duties. The next meeting is set for June 27 at 2 30 p m in the Y W C A. The text also mentions a tax collection surcharge dispute related to a five percent commission questioned by county auditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Rebecca Gwin
West Clayton Street
Glen's Grove
Harlansburg
Menue
Geneva Fleming
Harold McCarty
Clarence Boston
Enid Williams
Gage Kenn
Henry Brenneman
Lyle McGrath
Perry Shuler
Evelyn Winger
Jack Etter
Wampum Fraternity Hosts Fifth Anniversary Party
Wampum Temple No. 113 Pythian Sisters marked their fifth anniversary with an informal party in their hall. Ten members enjoyed games music and social chat with refreshments to follow. Future social events are planned. Also a group including T. D. Wilson Beulah Wilson Mrs. Jessie Hamilton Olive Davis and Bertha Wilson left for Philadelphia to attend a centennial celebration and will visit Lincoln University en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum
Wampum Temple No
Philadelphia
T. D. Wilson
Beulah Wilson
Jessie Hamilton
Olive Davis
Bertha Wilson
Beaver Falls
Frank Bruce
Gon
Ralph
Arthur James
Lincoln University Enroute
Midweek and Thursday Prayer Services Across Local Churches
Presbyterian church led by Rev J Greer Bingham holds a mid week prayer at 7:45 PM. M K church with Rev J L Petrie offers prayer at 8 PM tonight. Newport church to host service Thursday night at 8. Christian church under Rev Charles P Durbin holds prayer tonight at 7 30.
Knights of Pythias Regular Meeting This Evening
The Knights of Pythias announce a regular meeting this evening at 7 30. Members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. OF P
Controversy over Tax Collection in Shenango Township Suit
The commonwealth of Pennsylvania suing former county treasurer Lee Horner seeks recovery of 178.26 dollars in commissions from tax collector John M. Houk of Shenango township and his bond sureties,kh. F. Houk and Conrad Houk. The action aims to recover funds alleged due as commissions on tax collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lee Horner
John M. Houk
Shenango Township
Kh. F. Houk
Conrad Houk
Keystone State Produces Fifth of Bakery Products
Pennsylvania accounts for one fifth of the value of all bakery products sold in the United States according to G A Stuart. He notes home baking has declined since the war, with two-thirds of bread now made by professionals and per capita wheat consumption dropping from 5.6 to 4.3 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Springs
Pennsylvania
United States
G. A. Stuart
State Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Bakers’ Association
Stuart
Vote $2,800,000 Sewer Bond Issue Approved
Ak ran Ohio June 23 Preliminary legislation for selling a 2.8 million dollar sewer bond issue passed council with one dissent. Final action postponed due to four absent council members. Voters previously approved 3.5 million and 700 thousand bonds issued earlier this year. Officials say entire 2.8 million must be issued this year to avoid another vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akran
Ohio
A. H. Palmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Bell
Hugh Porter
Rose Fb. LeComte
South
Mercer St
Nimaen
East Street
Miss Jamison
George Milnes
Majestic Theater
Anna Q. Nelsson
Ariv
Clearwater
Florida
Marie Leist
Leist
Gulf Beaches
Horner
Wampum Fraternity
P. H.C
Keystone State
Chichester
Chester
Diamon
Overland
San Jose
California
Rick
Weaver & Booksing
Beesemer, Pa
Europe
Erland CO
New
Phillips & Minner
Wilmington, Pa
Srland CO. Town Branch
Liberty St
Princeto
Castle
Paul L. Raub
Edenburg, Pa
Servel
Germany
Server Corporation
the Frew Co
Lawrence County
Mill and
North Streets
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!