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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
15
Ellwood City church notices list events for Christian Church Ladies Aid Society meetings and picnics at homes of Hildrith Welsh and Dr Anna McKinley, with programs, dinners, and treasure hunts. M E Church plans Tuesday Ladies Aid meeting and Wednesday midweek service. Sunday school board meets after prayer service. Superintendent John H Brown presides.
In Ellwood City at Ewing Park the Shelby Social Juniors edged the Ellwood Merchants 11 to 10 after scoring three in the ninth. Alex Robuck had a perfect day at the plate five for five with a home run a triple a double and two singles. Tony Latiano added a homer and three singles. Mike Kraynak delivered a decisive two run single in the ninth. Frisco Merchants lost to P N A Eagles 7-6 at Fris co Field.
June 23 report notes the Gleaners class of Wurtemburg Methodist meets at Mrs. Lee Brown’s Pleasant Hill home. Maurice class of Wurtemburg United Presbyterian plans a Friday wiener roast at Van Gord er’s Beach with Mrs. R. H. Kirk as teacher.
Ellwood City hosted a Rod and Gun Club trap shoot at the Ellwood Rifle Club range near the North Star school on Zelienople road. W Henry Rodgers of New Castle won with 24 of 25, with John Keefer second at 22 and a six way tie for third at 21. Plans were made for another shoot next Monday.
The Junior Missionary Society of the U. P. church met in Ellwood City on Monday night with good attendance. Officers elected wereHelen Young president Peggy Gardner vice president Betty Hangst treasurer Sally Steele assistant Janet Patterson secretary. A social followed led by Peggy Gardner and Paul Burrows with refreshments by Mrs Albert Gardner and Miss Isabelle Robour for 20 members.
Mrs Carrie Aiken entertained the Monday Evening Bridge Club at her Fourth street home in Ellwood City on June 23. Special guests were Mrs J G Ferguson and Mrs Harry Parthemore. Rae Chambers won high score after three tables of bridge. Luncheon followed hosted by the hostess with help from Mrs J D Kirk. The next meeting will be at Mrs T V Barnes on Lawrence Avenue.
William Jackson of Youngstown Ohio is lodged in Ellwood City jail awaiting a preliminary hearing before Justice J E VanGorder on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested about 145 p m Monday by Officers Hayes and Musser who said Jackson drove recklessly on a local street.
The A. Martin Bible Class of the First Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City held a 20-person meeting last night. A tureen dinner was served at 6 pm followed by a social hour and brief routine business. The group will reconvene July 27 at Mrs. Lafe Butler’s home.
The Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting in the First National Bank building with eighteen members present. After a brief business session a social time followed. The next meeting is set for July 13 after a three week interval.
The blind May sisters will present a secular musical program this evening at the North Sewickley township grange hall. The event is arranged by members of the Providence Baptist church Men's Bible class.
Ellwood City Kiwanis club held its annual All Kiwanis Night at the Ellwood City Country Club with guests from New Castle Butler and Beaver Falls. Prof. J Ellis Bell of Clariton and Sam Lewis of New Castle won golf prizes. eighty seven attended dinner and program with wives as guests. Dr H S Gold led the program and New Castle Kiwanis staged a minstrel show. Homer Sweeney of Beaver Falls read the international president's message.
Mr and Mrs Walter Householder of Marion township were surprised by family and friends at their home to celebrate twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The gathering included games music and conversation followed by luncheon. A decorated cake and many gifts marked the event.
The notice lists numerous residents and visitors from Pittsburgh, Beaver Falls, New Brighton, Indiana, Kittanning, and other towns who spent weekends or weekdays visiting relatives and friends in towns such as Glenn Avenue Meadville Frisco Waynesburg Ellport and Darlington Lake. The roll includes Mr. and Mrs. James Ardmore Mrs. Kathryn Flaherty Miss Elizabeth Mason Frank F. Swift Orrin Swick and many others.
Tuesday features Christian Reformed versus Methodists in a 7 pm softball at Ewing Park. Wednesday church members and Sunday school plan a 9 am departure to St. Pauls Orphans and Old Folks Homes in Greenville, Pa. Thursday the Ladies Aid society holds an all afternoon meeting at the church. Friday at 7 30 pm the choir rehearses.
Tuesday 6 30 p m a wiener roast at VanGorder s Beach by Charles Watterson s Sunday school class. Wednesday 7 45 p m prayer meeting. Sermon by the pastor on I Believe. Friday 7 9 p m a social by the Luther League at the church.
Tuesday evening trustees and their wives host a picnic at Goehring lodge. Wednesday features a one oclock tureen luncheon and a two oclock program hosted by Mesdames Martin Zeigler Hartung and Cornish. Mid week service at 745 p m. Rotary dinner committee led by Mrs Edward Mackasek meets this week. Friday eight p m preparatory service at the church. Sunday communion service. Bridge Builders meet in the afternoon. Monday Junior Missionary Society social eight to nine p m at the church. Tuesday Marjorie Faught Missionary Society at eight p m with Pre prayer Circle at 745 p m. Wednesday at eight p m mid week service. Thursday two p m Ladies Aid Society in church parlors. At 815 p m Young People's Society New Wilmington Conference rally all church members invited Willis Magill conference manager will show pictures of last year program refreshments served several other societies invited
Tuesday at 8:30 p m the May sisters of Youngstown Ohio present a program at North Sewickley Grange sponsored by the Men's class. Wednesday at 8:30 p m a prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Householder in New Brighton.
A strawberry and ice cream supper is held Wednesday night on the Old Wurtemburg school grounds. Sponsored by Braeden Circle of Wurtemburg VU and P church Loc it.
Ellwood City residents and relatives from Warren Mansfield Oil City Franklin West Sunbury Hydetown attended the 20th anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Clair Beers formerly of Ellwood City now in Butler. Dinner was served at Almeda Park and gifts were given.
Ellwood City on June 23 reports the Local W B A Lodge will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the First National Bank building. A card party will follow for members and friends with Mrs Edna Rosier as chairwoman.
Friday evening members of the Ep worth league and choir of the Wur temburg Methodist church will gather at Ewing Park for a hamburg fry and church outing.
At P H C convention in New Castle Mrs Pearl Daugherty is the official delegate from Ellwood City. About 20 members attended the session in New Castle yesterday.
The Thompson descendants hold their twentieth annual reunion, preserving family ties and community history. Organizers invite relatives to share memories, photos, and genealogical notes at the event.
A celebration will be held at Hubers Beach on July 4 starting with a picnic dinner at noon. Organizers invite residents to join the community gathering and enjoy the holiday together.
The 15th annual White family reunion will be held at Rodamere on the New Castle Youngstown road on Thursday June 25.
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