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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

Page

8

Murder Case To Be Heard In Ellwood City

Nick Mato will be brought from the county jail at New Castle to Ellwood City for a hearing before Squire D C Hancher on a murder charge. He allegedly shot Frank on Lawrence Avenue, with witnesses including several youths. Mato says the victim left Massillon with his wife and cash register funds. the wife is held in jail and will be brought back for a hearing.

Ellwood City Nick Mato New Castle Torrow D. C. Hancher Franka Lawrence Avenue Massillin Fran Massilin Murflier

First Communion at Italian Church in Ellwood City

In Ellwood City on June 24 a class of 70 children at the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Italian Catholic parish received first communion led by Rev. Fr. S Marino. He presented diplomas and prayer books to each student.

Ellwood City Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary S. Marino Marino New Castle

Class Confirmed at Italian Church in Ellwood City

A class of about seventy children received their first communion at the Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ellwood City. Rev. Father Samuel Marino led the services at 10 o clock yesterday, marking the first Italian children confirmed there.

Ellwood City Samuel Marino

Ellwood City Jewish Fund Reaches 2500 Sum

The Jewish fund in Ellwood City stands at 2500 dollars as of June 24. The campaign ends Tuesday evening with expectations of further subscriptions, and the total is larger than the initial goal, nearing double the requested amount.

Ellwood City

Preaching Services At Wurtemburg Church Prep for Communion

Ellwood City notices announce preaching Thursday and Friday evenings at Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church. Rev. G S Noble of the local Methodist Episcopal church will preach Friday evening. Communion services follow Sunday at 11 AM conducted by Rev J H Breaden.

Ellwood City Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church G. S. Noble Methodist Episcopal Church J. H. Breaden

Clean, Pure Coffee for Sate by Good Grocers

An OCR fragment notes Clean, pure coffee that satisfies shoppers via Good Grocers MOL BOM SPNF. CO. Taledn Ohia with emphasis on quality and brand promise.

No Vacations at Shelby Plant This Summer

Shelby plant foremen decide no vacations for workers this year due to heavy government work. Stock taking previously caused a July shutdown, but there will be no plant shutdown during the summer. Officials warn five days off will require additional hires unless workers are sick.

Ellwood City Shelby

Surprise Birthday Celebration for H. R. VanGorder

H. R. VanGorder of Wurtemburg received a pleasant surprise Saturday evening at home for his 27th birthday. The event, arranged by his wife, featured social hour and music followed by lunch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wehman, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Koch, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henricks Jr., Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hazen, Mrs. Hattie Vogan, Mrs. S. C. VanGorder, the Misses Hendricks, Minnie Hendricks, Cora Hazen, Mildred and Mabel Wehman, Martin Hendricks, and Edwin French.

Ellwood City H. R. VanGorder Wurtemburg VanGorder Fred Wehman Lee Willis Roy Koch Frank Henricks, Jr A. W. Hazen Hattie Vogan S. C. VanGorder Mary Hendricks Minnie Hendricks Cora Hazen Mildred Mabel Wehman Martin Hendricks Edwin French

VanGorder Reunion Set for July 4 at VanGorder Mills

Ellwood City residents learn the VanGorder family reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. VanGorder in VanGorder Mills Perry township on July 4. The annual gathering invites relatives neighbors and friends for a noon picnic dinner.

Ellwood City VanGorder Joseph A. VanGorder VanGorder Mills Perry Township

Lecture at First Baptist on Egypt trip by J W Carson

Hon J W Carson will address the Men's Bible class at First Baptist Church Tuesday evening. He recently returned from Egypt and will recount his journey. The free lecture begins promptly at 7 45 with Miles Shafer teaching the class and Elmer Conner as president. the public is invited.

Ellwood City J. W. Carson First Baptist Church Carson Egypt Miles Shafer Elmer Conner

Local Boys Join United States Army

E. B. Baker in Millbrook Mercer County learned of the death of his stepmother Mrs Catherine Baker widow of John W Baker. Mrs Baker died at Mercer hospital with funeral services Sunday at 1 30 p m at Millbrook Presbyterian church and interment in the church cemetery. She was 76 years old.

Ellwood City E. B. Baker Millbrook Mercer County Catherine Baker John W. Baker

Dedication Planned for St. Agatha's Church Service

The new St. Agatha's Catholic church at Fifth street and Spring avenue will be dedicated Sunday June 28 after postponement due to late interior furnishings. Bishop Canevin will preside with Rev Fr Walsh and about 100 visiting priests present for the 10 30 am dedication and 11 am mass.

Ellwood City St. Agatha's Catholic Fifth Street Spring Avenue Robert Wilkey Greensburgs Regis Canevin Pittsburg Canevin Walsh Trafford City St. Rose’s Church Cannelton Beaver County New Castle

War Savings Society Meets This Evening

An important meeting of the War Savings Society will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the Central school building. All those interested in war savings and thrift stamp sales are invited to be present.

Ellwood City War Savings Society Central War Savings and Thrift

Lyle McDanel Returns to Camp After Family Death

Lyle McDanel of Camp Pike returned to camp after being called home to North Sewickley by the death of his mother Mrs. James McDanel. He left Saturday to rejoin the camp.

Ellwood City Lyle McDanel Camp Pike North Sewickley James McDanel

Mrs Ralph Conner Reported Improved After Illness

Mrs Ralph Conner of Fifth Street assistant librarian at the public library has been seriously ill but is reported to be some better. In her absence Miss Phyllis Charles and Miss Louise Gelbach have been filling the position.

Ellwood City Ralph Conner Fifth Street Public Library Phyllis Charles Louise Gelbach

Local Man Is Called by Death in Ellwood City

June 24 report from Ellwood City states Ted Evans and Clifford Jones, who recently left to enlist in the army, have been called by death. The notice confirms their status and prompts community mourning.

Ellwood City Ted Evans Clifford Jones

Danger at Home: Dr Pierce Remedies Highlighted in Letters

Mrs Gertrude Jennewine of New Castle Pennsylvania credits Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with curing a severe bronchial lung illness including coughing fits and blood. Mrs Jennie Lowers of Bartram Ave endorses Favorite Prescription for women's delicate conditions and notes a case of threatened consumption halted by Golden Medical Discovery.

Dr. Pierce New Castle

Ice Cream Social at Italian Church Planned by Ladies

An ice cream social will be held Tuesday evening on land of the Pittsburg company near the Italian Catholic church Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The ladies of the church will be in charge and entertain a large crowd. Leaders include Minnie Flower Katherine Carbo Elizabeth Balori Virginia Balora Julia Nardini Mary Ford Margaret Keenan Christina Carbo Carmela Lemenga Helen Lamenga Lena Marsella Josephine Sinanni Lena Lash and Mary Genevive.

Ellwood City Land of the Pittsburg Company Minnie Flower Katherine Carbo Elizabeth Balori Virginia Balora Julia Nardini Mary Ford Margaret Keenan Christina Carbo Carmela Lemenga Helen Lamenga Lena Marsella Josephine Sinanni Lena Lash Mary Genevive

Children’s Day Observed at Two Local Churches

Children’s day programs highlighted services at Bell Memorial church in the Fourth ward and at Wurtemburg United Presbyterian church. George W. Gibbons led the Sunday school program at Wurtemburg, with flowers adorning both services.

Ellwood City Bell Memorial Church Fourth Ward Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church George W. Gibbons

Army Service Members From Watertown N Y Roles

Two local men serving in Watertown New York are described. One serves as an ambulance driver in the medical corps and the other works as a book-keeper in the recruiting office. Both previously worked at Ellwood City Forge and the First National Bank respectively.

Watertown N. Y Ellwood City Forge First National Bank

Bible School and Services at First Christian Church

Bible school was held at the First Christian church yesterday morning followed by communion. No preaching service due to Rev G L Messenger attending the International Sunday school convention in Buffalo NY. He is expected home Wednesday. Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Floyd Maskey’s home in the Fourth ward on Wednesday afternoon. Regular mid week prayer service at 7 46 Wednesday evening.

Ellwood City First Christian Church G. L. Messenger Buffalo N. Y Ladies’ Aid Society Floyd Maskey Fourth Ward

Sermon at Wurtemburg M E Church Draws Lodges

A sermon to the Orange lodges was preached at the Wurtemburg M E church yesterday afternoon at 2 30. Members of lodge No 133 and lodge 136 attended in a body, marching from the Wurtemburg school house led by the band. Rev J C McElroy pastor conducted the services. A sermon by Rev G S Noble will be given at the local M E church on Sunday evening July 7.

Five Men Arrested In Ellwood City For Drunkenness

Five men were arrested over the weekend in Ellwood City on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Three posted forfeit for a hearing, while two remained in the lockup. They will appear before Burgess Cunningham for a hearing tonight.

Ellwood City Burgess Cunningham

Catholic Boys Varsity to Meet Fourth Ward Tonight

Catholic boys face Fourth Ward on Fourth Ward grounds this evening at 6 30. Previous meetings saw Catholic win, and expectations are high for an exciting matchup tonight.

Ellwood City

Ellwood Residents Attend St Marys Services in New Castle

Ellwood people went to New Castle yesterday to attend services at St Marys Catholic church. A service flag was dedicated and a parade was held.

Ellwood City Ellwood New Castle St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Archie Stiefel Enjoys Vacation With Hamilton Brothers

Archie Stiefel of the Hamilton Brothers store leaves for Findlay Lake New York for a several day visit with friends. His home is in Ellwood City Fourth ward.

Ellwood City Archie Stiefel Hamilton Brothers Findlay Lake N. Y Mr. Stiefel Fourth Ward

Births and local travels in New Castle notes

The column reports several births including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arnold of Sixth street and a son to Mr and Mrs A H Welsh. It notes Mr and Mrs John Desport of Crescent avenue visiting Pittsburg for a few days and lists local residents such as George Parker James Fitzgerald Thomas Desport E E Hazen Bert Fisher Edward V Percell George Boyle James McDermott J E Boggs Clarence McDonald and John McDonald with travel and residence updates.

Arnold Sixth Street A. H. Welsh John Desport Crescent Avenue Pittsburg George Parker James Fitzgerald Thomas Desport New Castle E. E. Hazen Fourth Street Bert Fisher Wayne Avenue Beaver James McDermott Spring Avenue Edward V Percell George Boyle J. E. Boggs First Street Koppel

Pulaski Township Names Winter Term Teachers

The young women chosen to teach Pulaski township schools for the ensuing winter term include Miss May Jackson Coffee Run school Miss Anna Mary Cummings No 1 New Bedford Miss Lois Pettit No 2 New Bedford Miss Florence Shields Brown school Miss McDowell Fitzleburg Miss Margaret Kaufman Cotton school Miss Ruth Allison Maple Grove Miss Mary

Pulaski Township May Jackson Coffee Run Anna Mary Cummings New Bedford Lois Pettit Florence Shields Brown School McDowell Fitzleburg Margaret Kaufman Cotton School Ruth Allison Maple Grove Mary

Fulkman School Announces September Start

Pulaski reports the Fulkman school term will begin September 3rd with an eight months duration. Miss Mary Semple, Miss Dorothy Humble, and Helen Wallace are named in the list of personnel for No 1, No 2, and No 5 positions.

Fulkman Pulaski Mary Semple Dorothy Humble Fulkman School Helen Wallace

Charity as a Moral Anchor in Fallen Creatures

A concise reflection on limits of power and knowledge, contrasting angels and humans, and arguing that charity carries no excess and protects both angelic and human beings from danger. The quote underscores charity as a stabilizing virtue beyond ambition and intellect.

Bacon

Twenty Two Pairs of Pants Too Many

SUPERIOR Wis June 24 A woman can have as many dresses as she wants to without exciting suspicion but when a man acquires twenty two pairs of pants there is a reason at least that is what the cop-

Superior Wis

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Ellwood City News Jewish Fund Shelby Plant First Baptist United States Army St. Agatha’s Cleveland H. Dodge RED Cross Cleveland Harvey D. Gibson American Red Cross Army Navy Orangemen's Service Ellwood Personals Clarence McDonald Sharon John McDoald U.S Uncle Sam Sterno Sterno Sterno National Fuel Administration U. S S. Sternan & Company, Inc Fifth Avenue, N. Y S. Sternau & Co.,, Inc Fifth Avenue New York S. Sternau & Co., Inc New Castle, PA H. L. Dague Love Megown Ora E. Washington St Washington and Mill Sts Physicians Pharmacy Terminal Drug Store Washington & Jefferson Beaver Falls Central Pharmacy Kenah’s Drug Store Red Cross Pharmacy New Brighton Third Ave Pers Sigurd Brus J. P. Reedy Emma Goldman
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