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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
20
Ellwood City plans a full union Sunday with vesper services at First Presbyterian led by Rev. W E Minteer and other churches hosting morning worships, Bible schools, and junior and senior activities. Union vesper services occur at various times in multiple locations.
Sabbath School begins at 9 45 with morning worship at 11 led by Rev J A King pastor. Sermon titled Blessings Through Confession. Union vesper services follow at 8 p m with the same pastor delivering the message.
Morning worship and sermon by the pastor at 10 o clock. Sermon theme The Olive Trees and the Golden Lamps. Sunday School at 11 o'clock with Joseph R. Clark superintendent Rev. Robert Bell pastor.
The Knox Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at ten o clock led by Joseph Ford, morning worship at eleven fifteen with a sermon titled The Olive Trees and the Golden Lamps by the pastor. Vacation Bible School closes at eight pm after three weeks with a children’s program. average daily attendance has been 105.
Providence Baptist North Sewickley hosts Bible School at 10 o clock with C E Sankey for Sept morning service on Steadfast Unmovable Abounding. Young People meet at 8 with a prodigal son pageant by New Brighton Bible School Young Men class led by Rev J R Routledge.
Sunday School at 10 o clock morning service led by Pastor Morn. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm. Union worship at 8 o clock with Rev. H D Maxwell as pastor.
The First Baptist Church on Third Street and Fountain Avenue offers Bible School at 9 45 led by Jack Bowles with worship at 10 45 and a pastor sermon, Young People's meeting at 7 pm, union worship at 8 pm led by Rev B G Osterhouse. St Luke's Episcopal at Ewing Park holds Sunday School at 9 45 run by Edward Joyner, morning prayers and sermon at 11, no evening services, Rev Samuel Black pastor.
The Church of God on North Street and Orchard Avenue schedules Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with a sermon by Rev L E Slacum pastor Evangelistic services are at 8 o’clock each evening led by the same pastor.
On Grenn avenue and Pittsburgh Circle the Free Methodist church invites Sunday School at 9 45. Clyde Knight leads morning worship at 11 o clock with a sermon by the pastor.
Mrs. O. E. Wick entertained the A. M. L. Club at her Spring avenue home with bridge after two tables and a luncheon. Special guests included Miss Elizabeth Wick of Sunbury Pennsylvania and Miss Bessie Runyan. High scores went to Miss Runyan and Mrs. H. C. Steinberger. Mrs. H. W. Phelps will host the club in weeks at Fourth street.
Ellwood City June 24. Girl Scout council and leaders and their families held a Friday evening picnic at the Girl Scout cabin in Wurtemburg with 45 attendees. After a dinner, attendees enjoyed sports contests and fun, and another gathering is being planned soon.
ELLWOOD CITY June 24 A short but active meeting of the C B A Club was held at Miss Veda Ritter s Frisco home with fair attendance. Plans were formulated for a dance July 11 at Camp Con E Q and a picnic later. A social time followed and the club will meet again next Friday with Miss Nora Norton.
Ellwood City residents will attend a First Baptist church service tonight for a youth play titled The Double Gift. Directed by Mrs Jones McAnlis, the production was recently shown at a Beaver Baptist Association gathering under special request.
More than 125 parents and friends attended the closing session of the daily vacation Bible school at Wurtemburg U. P. church. The program featured memory work, singing, and handwork displays including a miniature replica of Solomon's Temple built by Rev. J. E. Caughey. Classes enjoyed hikes and a picnic dinner after the program.
July meeting of the Boys Inter mediate class of the Wurtemburg U P church at Pine Hill enjoyed a bonfire devotional and business session with most members present. Lat er wieners roasted in the embers and the evening closed with group singing.
Ellwood City delegates led by Rev. C F Christiansen return from the Pittsburgh Synod convention held in Youngstown. The gathering ran Tuesday through Friday and the conference was reported a great success.
Miss Ruth Pflugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Pflugh of Fombell married Edward Frishkorn son of Mr and Mrs Edward Frishkorn of North Sewickley township at English Lutheran Zelienople. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Oliver Heil. The couple planned a wedding dinner for 18 at the bride’s parents home and will reside in North Sewickley township after a motor trip east.
Ellwood City June 24 members of the Doremus Class of the First Baptist church enjoyed a fine outing at the home of Mrs Clif ford McDanel on the Country Club drive. Twenty five members and one special guest Miss Phyliss Thomas of New Castle attended. They shared a picnic dinner prepared by the hostess with help from class members then socialized with games contests and swimming. The class will meet again in two weeks at a place to be announced.
In Ellwood City on Park avenue Miss Ruth Haines entertained Little Club guests with two tables of bridge. Miss Irma Irwin won the high score. A luncheon with floral appointments followed, hosted with Miss Marie McDeavitt assisting. Associate hostesses Mrs. David Jones Jr. and Miss Marjorie Liebendorfer are announced for two weeks hence.
Miss Phyllis Thomas of New Castle visits Garfield Thomas of Hazel Avenue as various locals attend reunions at Pulaski and Cascade Park. John Colick returns from New York visits to this city. The Aiken reunion at Cascade Park draws Mrs Gallaher and Mrs Frederick from Wurtemburg, while Dallas Veon visits his parents in Wurtemburg Heights. Mr and Mrs Fred R Bicker go home to St Peters burg after a week with Ellwood and Zelienople relatives. Rev Andor Harsany and children plus Harry McCreery tour New England and Canada for two weeks. Frank Cogley and James McPherson host a Harmony weekend. Do T Crawford returns from a western tour including Chicago and Pike’s Peak. Mrs R H Gordon of Riverside California arrives for a Wurtemburg weekend and to attend the Women’s General Missionary convention in Pittsburgh. Local Marion township hosts a party dinner in East Brady for Mrs Thompson’s birthday.
Ellwood City June 24 pupils of Knox Presbyterian Church daily vacation Bible school will present a program Sunday evening at 8 o clock. The program includes flag salute songs prayers memory work and group songs led by various classes. Awards for attendance and memory work will be given. The service closes with the benediction by Rev R E Bell.
Ellwood City reports the June wedding of Miss Lillian Elizabeth McKinney and Leo John Badger. The ceremony was at 6 PM in the First Christian church parsonage with Rev. H. D. K. Huber officiating. The bride wore peach crepe. bridesmaid was Ruth Badger. The couple will reside in Wurtemburg. A dinner and reception followed as the Badgers celebrate their thirtieth anniversary.
In Ellwood City on Friday at the Shelby clubhouse a group of Boy Scouts faced a court of review to determine fitness for merit badges. Approved were James McCowan weather and scholarship, Joseph Smith Jr personal health, Paul Poister firemanship and handi craft, John Luca life saving. Examiners were John Lindgren, chairman, and Jack Pearson.
Mrs Lulu M Bookamer died at her daughter Mrs O G McQuiston Ore street at 10 35 Friday eve June 23. She leaves husband David and seven children Margaret Charles George Erma Minnie Alfred and others at home plus one grandson Gilbert McQuiston. Surviving siblings include Alfred and Clarence Graham and sisters Mrs Margaret Johnson and Mrs Ernest McCracken. Born February 4 1876 in Mercer county Pa she came to this city forty years ago and remained active in the Church of God until illness. Funeral will be held at the Church of God at 11:00 a m Daylight time on Monday with Rev L Earl Slacum presiding.
Ellwood City youth group Y P C U will host a meeting at Camp Run U P church tomorrow evening with special guests Ben Stark and his colored quartet performing at the event.
Ellwood City reports the Knox Presbyterian church Young People's Club will host a kids party on Monday evening on the church lawn. The event invites children to enjoy outdoor activities and refreshments under clear skies.
In Ellwood City on June 24 the Loyal Orange lodge women held a large memorial service in Schweiger hall with 73 attendees. Beaver Falls Butler and New Castle lodges joined, Queen Esther lodge No. 177 of Butler led by Mrs. Minnie Davis conducted the ritual. A card party at Kettler's garage in Wurtemburg was planned for next Friday and the annual picnic at Camp Con-E-Q was set for late July, followed by refreshments served by Mrs. Pearl Brown's committee and decorations led by Mrs. Anna Jones. Flowers were sent to the hospital and shut-ins today.
Ellwood City on June 24 Mrs Wayne Fleeger entertained the As You Like It Club at her First avenue home with all members and a special guest present Plans were made for a picnic next Wednesday at Ewing Park grove by the club and their families A social period followed the business session and luncheon was served by the hostess with help from Mrs Alvin Fleeger The next regular meeting will be at the home of Mrs James Clark on Line avenue
Sara E. Hazen of Spring avenue was called to Negley Ohio today by the death of her sister Mrs. Robert Wilson. Wilson had been ill three weeks and Hazen had recently returned from Negley where she nursed her sister. Funeral services will be held Sunday at three o'clock from the late residence.
Ellwood City officers held a semi monthly G A R meeting in the R of P hall with fair attendance. Mrs James Goodwill lodge president gave a report on the recent Pittsburgh convention and other yearly reports were heard. Members planned the annual picnic for July 28 at Ewing Park grove.
Mrs. William Goehring led a Friday morning breakfast by the Sunday school class at First Presbyterian Church. Ten members attended at Billie Kerr’s home on New Castle road, followed by an engaging social time and pleasant fellowship.
More than a hundred women gathered in Ellwood City for a Saturday tea hosted by the True Blue class of Slippery Rock Presbyterian. Mrs. William Travis led the program featuring vocal solos by Ruth Guy and Norman Guy, readings by Mrs. Roy Mackey, a play with several parish members, a lullaby performance by Mammy Johnson and a piano solo by Mrs. Reed Wellhausen. Tea service followed.
Ellwood City notes show Miss Floretta Majors discharged Friday and Miss Jerry Johnson admitted. Vera Daubenspeck visits from Frisco, staying with her parents in the fourth ward. Also promoting big floppy hats for beach wear, available in straw or canvas with linen or yarn trim.
Moonless month is the term used to describe a calendar month that has no full moon. The phrase highlights a rare lunar cycle with no visible full moon within the month.
Koppel residents visit relatives in Evans City Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Local luncheon guests depart for Racine Wisconsin. Bridge closure and reopening affect Ellwood City bus routes. Millage set for Homewood borough at 25 mills plus $5 per capita tax. Community figures attend a Rochester dinner.
A Wampum Presbyterian Sunday school reunion held June 22 gathered former members at Mrs. Bessie Ketterer Ferguson’s home then traveled to Ellwood City’s Ewing Park for a picnic. Officers were chosen for a permanent group, including President Mrs. Charles S. Ferguson and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Herman Hall, with 21 of 28 class members present from several nearby towns.
Memorial services will mark Volant college reunion on Wednesday June 28 in memory of deceased alumni. Miss Mary Minne han chairs the committee. Attorney Homer C Drake conducts memoriam. Dean J B Bowman of Mt Union College delivers principal address. Memory books listing all attendees are available at Mrs Maude Whin nery Hamilton’s home for prepaid owners as Volant community participates in the event. The article also notes beach attire and rubber jewelry and beret fashion as light non-sequitur additions.
Jean and Mrs. Marjory Galbreath Jennings of Ellwood City join Mrs. Byrd Miles Carpenter Mrs. Nina James Hall and Mrs. Bessie Ketter Ferguson of Wampum in a local notice listing names and affiliations for a civic or family event.
The Woman's club annual outing occurred Thursday afternoon and evening at Willow Grove. Mrs Hennon led in the president's absence as members approved moving meetings to the third Thursday beginning in September. A silver tea is planned for June 29 at Mrs Clarence Stapf's home with invitations extended to Ellwood City women. thirty five attended the event.
The Sunday schedule lists Presbyterian services at 10 15 a m Sunday school led by Butler Hennon with an 11 30 a m sermon on Gods Perfecting of Life a 7 p m Christian Endeavor led by Miss Esther Martin and an 8 p m service on The Value of the Evening Church Service Rev J G Bingham also oversees Clinton M E with 10 a m Sunday school and 7 30 p m service St Monicas Catholic church offers 9 a m mass and 10 30 a m Sunday school Hoyt dale observes 10 30 a m mass Fr F A Maloney presides Methodist Church presents 10 30 a m school with Charles S Davis as superintendent followed by 11 30 a m public worship and sermon Epworth League activities at 7 15 p m and a song service at 8 p m Newport holds 2 p m services headed by Lewis Sherlock superintendent with Will H Fenton as minister.
A crowded audience welcomed Dr John A Galbraith of New Castle Thursday night for a lecture on the Holy Land. Lantern slides illustrated the talk with photographs taken by Galbraith. Rev Cottrell led singing and several musical numbers were performed including solos by Galbraith and Cottrell plus a saxophone solo by Potter.
Boston report says heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey rushed from his Orangeburg camp after a prank call claimed one of his three children was gravely ill. Mrs. Sharkey denied any illness and blamed the panic on the excitement over the children. The call was believed to originate near Lowell, Massachusetts.
As Chicago hosts the Century of Progress, Castleton Hotel reports a clear uptick in reservations with many New York travelers stopping over in New Castle. June has shown banner activity in two years, booklets manage to be in high demand, and requests pour in from Detroit motor club. Visitors originate from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois, with Castleton becoming a popular mid way stop between New York and Chicago for eastern and western travelers.
Grove City Pa June 24 Mrs Jeane George of North Liberty has been named state clerk in Mercer County with duties in the office of Register of Wills. The state records in this office will be under her direct supervision.
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